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Until Jan.1, 1911, The Freeman one year for $1.00. Send in your subscription at once. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS DEC 17, 1910 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1910. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TRUSTEES OF JEANES FUND MEET AT WHITE HOUSE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATORS IN TOWN Dedication of Howard University Science Hall—Six Hundred Benefited — President Taff's Recommendations—Notes. Howard University's Science Hall Dedicated In the presence of an audience which packed Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel so the doors, the new and commodious Science Hall of Howard University was initially dedicated Tuesday afternoon, Dr. W. P. Thirkield, president of the university, conducted the exercises and talked interesting of the development of the school in the past four years, and his enthusiasm and optimism spirit met with a hearty response at the hands of the student body and host of friends. The most notable address of the occasion was delivered by a Booker T. Washington, who emphasized the value of skill in the arts and an expert knowledge of the sciences that have to do with the fundamental phases of the world's Science knows no color line. Solid the hand that makes the productive of nature every man is on a plane of equality. Chemistry and physics, light, heat, steam, electricity and plant life are the questions to ask of the hand that makes the productive and useful." Discipline, right living, reliability and the necessity for having a definite purpose in view were shown as prime requisites in building up a successful career. The record that the students of Howard was making in every section of the land was proof positive of the effectiveness of the training that was being given at this institution. Dr. J. S. Jackson for Bishop. Dr. J. S. Jackson, the energetic and resourceful financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion Church, was in the city a few months before his death, and members of his connection. He had just returned from an extended trip through the South and West, attending several conferences in the interest of his dearest friend, Dr. Jackson, in gaining great progress and that the financial results attained were very satisfactory. In addition to his affiliations as a church with a number of fraternal organizations, and at every point visited he was given a royal reception. During his tenure of office as financial secretary, Dr. Jackson was a high state of efficiency, and so ably has he conducted the affairs of his office that already he is being most favorably mentions as a logical candidate for the position of spiritual leader in the now two vacancies. Zion could not make a wiser choice. Dr. Jackson is one of the best preachers in his denomination, and a spiritually rich influence easily ranks with the shrewdest men of the race as a financier and business factor. The Doctor is said to one of the most successful individuals in all Zion but not understanding his prosperity, and every ready to help any worthy cause. He loaned the connection $2500 to the University of Virginia Varke Memorial Church in Philadelphia, one of the best pieces of property owned by Zion in the country. This was the first time he had a magnificent individual. It is this type of public spirited and unselfish leaders that make the Bench of Bishops a center of real moral and material strength. It is pretty adorned by "Bishop Jackson" in 1912. Delaware Club Dines Mrs. Washington Cheers Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Booker T. Washington gave a most cheering message on Sunday afternoon to the Young Women's Christian Association at its new home, 429 T street, N.W. "The wife of Wizard Wizard," she subsequently than is true of he lige lord, too the view that the salvation of the Negro depends primarily upon his ability to adapt himself to conditions about him and to seek elevation through the great challenges of citizenship, professional competency and industrial efficiency. She believed that the most enduring features of the race's present remarkable development have about through a more general and more widespread range of policies and more of industry, character and common sense. The work that is being done for the advancement of women at Tuskegee Institute was divided among the development found for those skilled in domestic arts was given as a COLORED Y. M. C. A. BUILDING, LOUISVILLE, KY. sound reason for emphasizing this training there. An informal reception followed Mrs. Washington's practical talk The Y. W. C. A. is growing and the ladies anxious to have the government friends drop in and see what they are doing. President Taft Renews Recommendations. The interest of President Taft in the Liberian question, in the reimbursement of the depositors of the Freedmen's Bank for the war in Liberia, in the exposition in 1913 is shown by his renewal of his recommendations of last year in his latest message to Congress. He thinks the Liberian problem is well addressed, but was aware of the findings of the special commission sent out to investigate affairs of the African Republic. The remainder of the report is based on the result in the passage of the bill that had to go over from last session, and it may be that the exposition measure will find some proponent and progresso indication that they want to hold the display. The President has done his part. The Negro himself, however, must get busy and push things, expects that the exposition will anything out of Congress during this short session. News Notes. It is expected that the names of William H. Lewis and Charles A. Cottrell will go to the Senate during the coming week. To commemorate the milestone, it is among the early matters to be disposed of by the Senate. Hon. J. C. Napier is in the city, and old friends are among the members of Nashville admirers and to give him a rousing "send-off" on the eve of his departure to become Registrar of the Treasury. A delegation of leading Kentucky Republicans is said to be headed this way. It is expected that the names of William H. Lewis and Charles A. Cottrell and Editor W. H. Steward will be mentioned in the presence of an eminent Ohioan who presides over things at the White House. Prof. Kelly Miller will be the speaker at the Y. M. C. A.'s Sunday meeting for men December 18. On Christmas day he will be the speaker at the auditorium of True Reformer's Hall, and a number of well-known divines will take part. Miss Nannile H. Burroughs, president of the National Training School for Girls at Lincoln Heights, is expected home for Christmas and getting things in line for the erection of $30,000 building at her school. The school question shows no signs of awakening for the present, as far as the colored superintendency is concerned, and the report made to the President that the schools of Washington are more expensively administered than those of other country but, if that is true, there are reasons which will appeal to the people who know the peculiar conditions which exist here, and the excitement is likely to be short and the importance of a dual system of white and colored schools adds to the cost, but the color line is evidently here to stay, and the excitement is insistent. We have to pay the price. The re-election of Superintendent A. T. Stuart practically assures the retention of Roscoe Conkling Bruce as the head of the colored schools. The Athletic League in the colored schools is booming under the energetic direction of E. E. Henderson, who has charge of the physical culture work of the boys. George W. Hamilton, until recently manager of Ford Dabney's Theater, was the matriarch of the Saturday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at J. H. Winslow's Chapel. The local members of the profession turned, and H. Winslow floral offering, Mr. Hamilton was an exemplary young man and there is universal regret over his untimely taking off the threshold of a brilliant career. He leaves a mother and sister and a host of friends. By order of the Navy Department, the cruiser Des Moines, now at Gibraltar, and the H.M.S. Polar, political conditions in the African Republic preliminary to returning to the Boston navy yard. The Des Moines was in Liberian waters not long ago, and was sent to Gibraltar for a change of air. A report comes from Liberia that Lieutenant B. O. Davis, the United States military attache, is making gratifying progress in the organization of a Liberian . . . --- --- constabulary, and that such a force will prove very helpful in preserving order within the republic and in repelling foreign invasions when necessary. It is conceded that the hardest-worked man in all Washington is the Hon. Charles Dyer Norton, the affable and ever-obliged secretary to the President, be it for his role in the night, and it is being demonstrated that he is one of the safest and sanest advisers any chief executive ever had. Best of all, Dyer is entirely sound on all question that the Negro people, North and South. J. Ellis Barker, of London, England, is in the city and is ming a close examination of educational, sociological and economic conditions with a view of incorporating his findings in a comprehensive report for the instruction and guidance of the people of Great Britain and the world. He has been in several problem considerable studies, Mr. Barker's address before the Mu-So-Lit Club last Friday evening indicates that he is anxious to secure a clear understanding between the whites and blacks, and admits that he has been agreeably surprised to discover that the Negroes of this country are not the foreigners conceive them to be, from the fallacious stories printed in the Bourbon newspapers of America. He possesses political influence across the water on no small proportion of the youth will be a great value in opening the eyes and generating a warmer friendship for the race in quarters where such interest may be valuable. Though life of England, Mr. Barer is a native of Germany. The mother of Rev. John Hurst financial secretary of the A. M. E. Church, is dead, having passed away at Port-au-Prince a few days ago. The deceased was the philadelphia native John Carter Philadelphia and was 76 years of age. Mrs. Hurst had recently returned to Haiti, after a visit of nearly a year to her son, between who there had existed the deepest attachment. She was beloved by all classes of Haitians. The sympathy of the entire country goes out to Rev. Hurst in his hour of sad bereavement. L. W. Easley, manager of the Haitiana Theater, surprised his friends last week by dropping over to Baltimore and getting married to one of the society belles of the Monumental City. He happy couple of years having their honey-in-Boston, and will be at home in a short time on Twelfth street, between S and T streets. Charles H. Stewart, of Indianapolis, Ind, has resigned his position as clerk in the Census Bureau, and will probably return to the Hoosier capital to resume his newspaper work. He was advertising man of the Indianapolis Freeman, and has been active in the political affairs of his state and county. Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford, formerly of Cleveland, O. has inaugurated a series of literary conversations at her beautiful home, 1944 Ninth Street, N. W. At Mrs. Clifford's latest assembly, E. E. Just, of Howard University, led the conversation with Prof. Louis Stevenson, a popular English author. At the risk of trespassing upon the realm of the advertising manager, it is but fair to say that the display of day photographs now being made by Addison N. Securita, F. B. Fulton and D. Daniel Freeman, at 1833 Fourthstreet street, are the finest specimens of the art that has been seen anywhere members of the race have invaded this splendid field for them to train and have the best schools of photography and have ample experience. It is a pleasure to note that these favorite artists are being strongly supported by the best people of the capital and by the many visitors who come this way. The District Court of Appeals has decided that, for purposes of school classification, Isabel Wall, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wall, is colored, and that she is so invalible to a school for whites that Brookland, D. C. girl, though fair in complexion as any white person, was shown to possess one-sixteenth of colored blood, and this mixture was said to be the reason for school purposes. It will now be understood that, as fas as attending school is concerned in the District of Columbia, anything less than that is to be colored." This is supposed to settle the much-mooted question of "What is a Negro?" 赤木章 --- NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION MAKES CHANGE PROF. MARK REMOVED FROM HEAD The Social Workers Hold Public Meeting Under Auspices of Banneker Reading Circle — Mass Meeting for Home. The new commission has made a notable step in the direction of progress, and with a new superintendent, who is capable of discriminating between merit and brass, between manhood and monkeyism, the patrons of the schools look forward to a great better day for their children. The action was noble, elevated and disinterested. It meets the approbation of every thoughtful educator in institutions we have taught, and they have given earnest of their good intentions when they "toed the Mark." Mr. JOHN Embry, the greatest sliderombist of his race, would like to hear good managers. Lookout, Fred Simpson. --- The K. of P. Hall, Sixth and Grayson, has been remodeled by Owen Evans and D. Furst, the paper hanging being done by W. P. Harkins. Sunday, December 18, there will be a mass meeting at the C. M. E. Church, on Chestnut street, to raise funds for the purpose of paying off the indebtedness of all contributors will be published. Revs. E. G. Harris, Vice President; C. B. Allen, Secretary, and John H. Frank, Treasurer. Last Monday a public meeting in review of the Social Workers was held at the library under the auspices of the Banneker Reading Circle. The program was as follows: Music; "Tattle Hymn for Public" Publication; music; "Tolstol and His Work." Prof. G. W. McClellan; "Florence Nightingale"; Miss Elizabeth Sh劈学; music; "Julia Howe." Hoe W. J. Hewlett; "The School Social Center." Prof. A. E. Meyee; general discussion, "The Negro Social Problem," under the direction of Miss M. Bryant. Mr. John Starks, who conducts a cafe at 441 Roselane street, is making extensive preparations to accommodate his Xmas patrons. He is a great friend to the colored people. Mr. Thomas Bibb, a well-known young man of this city, led Friday of a complication of maladies, and was invited to his brother, Benjamin T. Bibb, of Chicago, came to attend the funeral. Mr. Felix Broom, who has been confined to his home for a week with la gripe, is out again, looking as well as ever. Mr. Victor Evans and Mr. Lew Hale have formed a partnership as merchant tailors at 446 Eighth street. Mr. Alex Hawkins has recovered from a brief spell of sickness. The many friends of Miss Elizabeth Slaughter rejoice to learn that justice has at last been done her in her claim against the Johnson estate. In pursuance of a call issued by G. W. Gentry, president of the Civil and Political League of the state, the district chairman of each Congressional district will issue a call to meet at some centrally located place before the 19th inst. to see Delgates to the state convention, which will be held in Louisville January 2, 1911, at Odd Fellows' Hall. The basis of representation will be one delegate to every 100 votes cast at the last presidential election. The Teachers' and Parents' Association is doing good work in looking after the needs of indigent children. They were addressed Thursday evening at Knox Presbyterian Church by Mrs. Charles Weaver, Mrs. Halley Dekoney, President, and Miss G. G. Moore, Secretary. Mr. Charles Martin, of 5755 Wabash avenue, is visiting Mrs. Sherley, of 614 West Walnut street. Mr. John Rodgers has opened the Summer House, and new parlor on Jockson street, near Lalonde and tends to conduct an orderly and respectable resort for young men. Mr. George White of the Log Cabin cafe, with the assistance of his chief mixologist, Mr. George Brown, are preparing to entertain all the resident and visiting friends during the holidays. The Climax Club had a box party at the Houston this week. W. M. Bates is President and Alex Thompson Secretary. The club has rooms at 918 West Walnut street, where they are prepared to entertain visitors at any time. Mr. "Boy" Feider and his mixologist, Mr. Press Venable, are going to furnish and other refreshments at the $^2$r headquarters at Ninth and Walnut streets. Mr. C. B. Brown, manager of the Homestead Carpet Cleaner, has been for several days, but is on the road to recovery. His many friends are glad to learn that he is improving. Mr. George Slaughter, traveling representative of The Freeman, wishes to thank his customers for their patronage and will feel indebted to all who aid him in extending his list. Miss Eliza Farmer is a constant reader of The Freeman and says she feels a great loss when she does not receive it. Miss Annie Fields, of 1510 Magazine street, was killed at her home by her husband Sunday at 10 p.m. The funeral Sunday is in attendance. The husband is in jail and is supposed to be of unbound mind. The funeral was directed by Wilkins & Bowman. The Pastime Pleasure Boys are getting their heads together for another grand banquet. This is expected to surpass all previous spreads and is to be given in honor of the president of the Civic and Political League, Mr. G. W. Gentry. Mr. W. M. Lewis and his wife, Sallie, of 1410 West Walnut street, gave an informal reception last Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. The guest were: Mrs. Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. George Coleman, Miss Eva Wisdom, Mr. and Mrs. James Miller, Mr. and Mrs. George Slaughter and daughter. Mr. Eugene Dickinson celebrated his birthday on the 11th inst. His wife has gone abroad. Mrs. Georgia Woodard has remodeled her barber shop and has made all necessary preparations for the holiday trade. This shop was established by Clay Woodard and has steadily held the best trade of the city. The elder Woodard shaved all the Kentucky governors in his time, such as President Leslie James McCreary, Luke P. Bradley and William Goebel. Dr. Sol Stone, physician and surgeon of this city, Dr. K. W. Bradley and William Goebel. Dr. Sol Stone, physician and surgeon of this city, Dr. K. W. Bradley and William Goebel. GREAT CAMPAIGN. $5,000 in Pledges Must Be Secured by by Dec. 17 to Build Gymnasium and Make Other Improvements. If $5,000 is pledged by the colored people of Louisville by December 17, $10,000 will be given by the white board of directors for the purpose of adding to the M.C. B. Dairy pool, pool bath, dormitories, boys' department and other needed features. This offer should be met by every one pledging. Remember, the campaign closes midnight, December 17, and the entire sum of $5,000 must be pledged by that time. everybody help. All who pledge will have 15 months in which to pay their pledges. Nearly a hundred of the workers in the campaign met Thursday night of last week. The team was served, entered heartily into the spirit of the campaign. About $750 was pledged among the people working as solicitors in this campaign are urged to report ever yday. The reports of each team will be posted in the building every day, showing what is going on. Every colored man and woman in the city of Louisville should make a pledge. HOT SPRINGS NEWS. = Made hy the=— W onder W orker! 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I has been some months since I have had anything to say on this important subject. I wish to repeat that whict T have tried to emphasibe from time to time, that there are few, if any sub jects which are of more vital and far reaching importance to the masse: of our race in the South at the pres ent time than that of building up a good public school system. Only a very small per cent. of out people can ever go to a large board ng school, or any kind of college, ot industrial school for their education: The masses must depend upon the public school in their neighborhood for whatever education they get. If the public school is a failure — the massgg grow up in ignorance, and 80 T am/naking this direct appeal to ev: ery minister, teacher and business man and woman throughout the South to take a personal and-deep interest in the condition of the Negro public schools. First of all, we should bear in mind that we are American ‘citizens and that we should have our rightful share of the public school fund. Where we are not getting our just share of the public school fund, a direct appeal should be made to’ the public school authorities for a more just distribu: tion of the publie school funds. This kind of appeal should be repeated again and again until we do receive our just share. We should not give up or stand still, in cases where the public school authorities are not will: ing or unable to give more money. It will be no excuse to the future gen- eration of children, if they grow up in ignorance, to tell them that they might have been educated, if the pub: lic school authorities had done thetr duty. In travelling through the South, 1 have observed that wherever a good public school house is provided, in most cases, the result is that that community ‘will have a good teacher and a school term of respectable length. T advise, then, that every commu: nity set to work to secure either through the public fund or from pri- vate gifts in that community a good public school building. In many cases, where people are not able to give money toward the erection of a good school house. they can give the use of their teams to haul lumber, or they can give material, or give with- out charge so many days’ work each week, but in some way, every com- munity that is now without a comfort- able school house should set to work to secure one. In many cases, the school houses in which the children are taught are not fit for pigs to live in. The roofs leak, the roors are full of holes, there is no stove, and in many cases the benches and other furniture are so rude and worthless that it is impossible for teacher and children to stay in such houses without being in continual misery. "A school house is not completed un- til it has been either painted or white- washed on the inside or outside; neither is a school house complete un- til it has been ceiled or plastered on the inside, and every school house should be thorcughly furnished’ with good seats; a teacher's desk, with good blackboards, ete. before it shoul ‘be considered completed. It is af most as cheap to build a good school ‘house as it is to: build a poor one. If every community will organize and come together, with the direct object of providing a good school house, I am safe in saying I believe that before the present school year passes, a large number of communi- ties will have good, first-class school houses. I also advise that an archi- tectural plan be drawn, wherever pos sible, for these school houses. In many. cases, a good deal of money is practically thrown away in the erec- tion of a building, because no plans have been drawn. Aside from the building being almost useless, when a plan fs not drawn, it does not usually Present a good appearance. I shall hope to hear, as a result of this letter, that a larger number of communities throughout the South have erected school houses. One other thing: My travels all through the South convince me that the public schools for our race are often crippled and weakened by rea- son of the fact that denominational Jealousies and rivalry enter into the public school system. It should be understood in every community that the public school must be separated wholly from church influences, In Cheney's Expectorant—a quick re- lief for Coughs, Colds and Grippe. All Druggists, 250, ———————————eee “Before I began using Cascarets I had ‘a bad complexion, pimples on my face, ‘and my food was not digested asit should ‘have been. 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Read the fifth chapter, 9th verso of St. Matthews: “Blessed aré the Peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." ‘She reunites the sep- arated, makes peace where there Is con: fusion. “Your busband or wife or sweet. heart ‘will never forsake you, but will love you and marry you sooner if you will only hea this lady's, consultation.” Tead what several ladies of our city say. Fos, we believe her a Godsend to us. My huse band and I separated over year ago, and Just think, sinee I called on this lady, he returned to me. We are. together’ and happy.” ‘This young lady says: ‘The one I loved refused to call or ‘write me. I called on this lady ‘and We are now en- gaged," You can’t afford to miss ‘consult. Ing this gitted lady. She is gifted to read characters. She. challenges ‘the world. to excel her advice on love, losses, business, family and financial. troubles.” Reunites the’ separated, causes speedy marriages with one of your choice. 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For all information address Bloomington, Ill., Special News to The Freeman. Special to THE FREEMAN. Speaker of the EMAE the ladies of the EMAE C club tendered an elaborate banquet to their husbands on December 1, 1910, at the residence of Mrs. Frank Dabney, 401 East Locust street, Normal, Ill. The following menu included sweet potatoes, andied sweet potatoes, escaloped potatoes rolls, gravy, cranberries, lettuce salad, French dressings, ice cream, cake and coffee...Mrs. Fred Rush left the city for New York, andied sweet potatoes, tend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Ada Jones, who died suddenly...The K. of P. Uniform Rank, No. 10, tendered their third annual banquet Monday - evening, December 5, 1910, at the armory hall, for Mrs. Ruth Williams, olives, pickles, chicken, cranberry mashed potatoes, baked beans, French peas, salad, ice cream, cake, salted peanuts and coffee. The musical program was given as follows: Instrumental solo, Miss Ruth Williams; vocal solo, Miss Corr Clark; vocal solo, Miss Clara Stephenson. Joseph H. Ward, M. D., Phones New...1974 Old Main. 2015 722, Indiana Ave., Indianapolis WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY The Church of the Holy Trinity of Wilberforce University. Minister Surprised. Special to THE FREEMAN. On Monday night of last week a pleasing surprise was tendered the Rev. William S. Holder, B. F., A. C. I., minister in charge, by the community members, officers and faculty of Wilberforce University. THE FREEMAN and a fine, large life-like picture of the renowned educator and leader, Dr. Booker T. Washington, with his autograph The gifts which consisted of groceries, fowls, and a purse, were presented in beakers, a bowl, and a cup. M. A., whose speech we reproduce in part, as follows: "It has long been the custom of society to elevate the power of your mind to your. Tonight, Rev, Holder, we are not here to crucify you, but to deify you; and while you have not the power of life nor the power of wisdom, we are of our love and appreciation for you and the work in which you are engaged—it goes to show that you possess the power of God and humanity. The members of the church and community with the entire student body, join in this surprise which will be a celebration with you Ieverend sir, and it is our duty to cooperate with you in this noble work." Rev. Holder, who is a ready and fluent speaker, presses up upon to speak and then asked, "What shall say?" when the reply came, "Speech." He replied touchingly, and assured the student to strive to do his duty and hold their confidence. At this juncture, the students sang a hymn, in course of which they learned to sing their pastor, and parched to their rooms. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heating bar which irons the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Fill with alcohol and light here MAGIC PATENT APPLIED FOR TOP C. Waters, Jr., president of the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University, offering $5.00 as a prize for excellence in dentistry. Dr. Curtis generousoffer will be accepted by the Council, and the prize formerly tended to the University through President Thirkield. * * * The trustees of the Jeannes' Rural School Fund will hold their annual meeting at the White House this month. President Taft is Chairman of the board, and D. Booker T. Washington, Bishop Abram Grant, of the A, M. e. church; Robert L. Smith of Texas; Major R. R. Morton, of Hampton Institute, and Dr. J. H. Dillard of New Orleans are among the other members. James K. Polk Taylor, a former slave, 71 years old, and his wife, have given 480 acres of land at Calhan, forty miles east of Colorado Springs, to the Charles Summer Tuberculosis association as a site for a national tuberculosis sanitarium for colored people. It is understood $300,000 will be spent on the sanitarium. Irene J. Worthy, a colored women, fifty five years old, who was one of five sisters who during slavery time were in the family of Jefferson Davis, president of the confederacy, but who for the past twenty two years has been a resident of St. Louis, died at 1515 Locust street from a paralytic stroke Miss Belle Levy of Vicksburg, Miss, with her son and will take the body back to that place for burial.—The Wadesboro Enterprise. G. W. Lackey announced as follows: Jan.1911 we will begin to establish Mechanical and domestic libraries free in every public school for Negroes in the U. S. A. especially in the rural districts. This is for the benefit of girls and boys of our race upon application of them, their teachers their parents so to do. We have disposed of large interest in our Canadian Pat. of our invention. The Friction Heater. We retain $1,200,000 in U. S. Co. And feel that girls and boys of the rural districts can best be helped by us in such contributions. White schools are not exempted. C. S. L. Baker, inventor; Branch office, 58 Mullett Street. G. W. Lackey, secretary. Burden, Rev. Hicks, Mr. A. W. Crownwell, Miss B. Williams, Mr. Schmidt, Xenia; Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Cordell, Mr. Gee, Prof. Shirley, Mr. F. K. Lowey, Secretary and Mrs. Talbert, of Wilberforce; President and Mrs. Scarborough, M. J. Marvin, Prof. J. E. Ormes, Prof. J. E. Ormes, star players, C. Carter, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lowery, Prof. Earl Finch, Prof. and Mrs. Lankford, student body and others. The athletic association of Wilberforce University feels exceedingly proud of the 1810 foot ball team. Great praise is due to the great success of the star players, Messrs. Randle Burton Hickman, Danson Wesbrook and James West, Mr. Randle Hickman and Mr. William Wesbrook. We have also signed a contract obtained a position as traveling reporter white newspaper. By doing this, they will be able to fertilize college life and make a big hit. We wish them a great success. We have signed a contract obtained a position as traveling reporter white newspaper. Through the help of his father and many friends he secured the same position with other papers. He will travel Christmas vacation. His salary amounts to $60. We wish him a great success, as he has already advertised the school throughout the United States. INTERESTING ITEMS FROM YAZOO CITY, MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN MOBILE (ALA.) DOTS. Prof. J. C. Banks was called home, by the sad news of the death of his mother in New Bern, N.C. 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SATURDAY, DEC. 17, 1910. The Democrats are sticking colored men in jobs right along; it is worth while. Buy something and give it away; it will help to push along the Christmas spirit. The last call for the Christmas issue of The Freeman. Articles by leading men of the race in all departments. The picture of Booker T. Washington given away with The Freeman for $1.00 for one year is a work of art. Mayor Shank shouldn't allow himself to become so mixed. However, through it all he shows simplicity rather than duplicity. In other words he is "perfectly" harmless. Ten millions dollars given away by Andrew Carnegie for the purpose of preserving the peace of the world. Will the sum do it? Whether it does or not, Mr. Carnegie's heart is right. If he succeeds in avoiding one war his millions will not have been spent in vain. The gift season is again on, and to many of us, ere the last one has cleared away, having in mind that condition of unpreparedness in which so many find themselves. But if we cling to the theory that it is more blessed to give than to receive, the sacrifices will not be in vain. Turkeys are climbing up in prices, and, of course, according to the same old law of supply and demand. Looks as if they might get cheaper since they sell so many more on these occasions. Thank heaven there are yet some wholesome substitutes by way of rabbits, ducks, geese, chickens and sundries. The Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia has decided that Isabel I. Wall, of one-sixteenth Negro blood, is a Negro and as such must attend a school set aside for the race. There is not much to be said about the decision either way. According to conditions, and which are general, it is fair enough. According to the spirit of the Constitution, which seeks to make of the various races a mutual whole, it is false enough. Conditions confront of the moment and they must be met with the least amount of friction. This means policy, the lubricant of governments. TALKING ABOUT MR. GEORGE L KNOX. One of the most picturesque of journalists, one who has written "My Life as I Have Found It," announces of himself "that Mr. George L. Knox, of The Freeman, wants it understood that he started out as a progressive in 1902." This is modesty indeed, a flower which grows and flourishes all over Indiana. Mr. Knox was born a progressive eighty years ago, and he has been progressively progressive ever since. We have known him, his dainty mustache and his seductive lisp, some twenty years, and he has been coming all the time. May he keep on coming, for he "is a Buy Your AND SAVE This Fine We Pay Express thing of beauty and a joy forever."—The Philadelphia Tribune. We presume the above is from our ancient friend, Mr. Fortune, the well-known editor and politician. Let us see. It appears that Mr. Fortune would have Mr. Knox take his cue for modesty from him. It strikes us that this is not timidity if not exactly bold in the intent. And if he does not want Mr. Knox to take his cue from him, he at least desires to read him a lecture. We can't see that he is called on to do so. It looks self-appointed to us and that breathes of as much egoism as the lack of modesty. When came the time men could not prate of their own virtues? Who is authorized to say nay? Modesty forbids us saying a great deal in behalf of the publisher, but by jove, the whole state is attacked when Mr. Fortune says, "a flower which grows and flourishes all over Indiana." Now we choose to stand up for Indiana, which is no mean state considered from any angle of observation. Look at us! Look us over! Has heaven sent to earth such another monument as sets right in the heart of the state, erected and consecrated to the memories of those who were not less than the Master in His human part when He also died that others might live? Well, if that is immodesty then spell it with a big "I," and let it go at that. If Miss Indiana, who adorns our monument at its highest point, were human, and should she unfortunately die, then of her, we will say, as one said of Juliet, that she should be ground into powder and sprinkled over mankind to make it fine. And what about our famed authors? Don't they vie with the best of the country? Don't they do it? What about our public schools that stand at the very head of the class, the consensus of opinions gathered from time to time by visitors from far and near, and who were competent witnesses? What do you know about that? What about our men of affairs—politics and business? What about that little giant Benjamin Harrison, who was so pure and great that men stood awed before him? What about that colossus Morton, who moved a very god among men, whose presence was a thing of inspiration and hope? Even Abraham Lincoln drew sustenance from the soil. Say what do you know about that? And Fortune says we are an immostead people, and Fortune is an honorable man. Come to Indiana, with its broad, generous streets, where plays the fresh winds with healing in their wings, whose steeples aspire heaven, vouching the quality of heart—humble and modest enough we opine. --- We desire to further inform Mr. Fortune, that Mr. Knox's little contribution to literature was "My Life as I Remember It," and not "My Life as I Found It." As a matter of titles the first is greatly to be preferred over the latter. As a thing of euphony it could not be bettered even by the somewhat political Fortune. Mr. Fortune closes with a somewhat dubious compliment when he speaks of Mr. Knox's dainty mustache and the rest of it. The lawyers would say this was irrelevant. But we will say, since the question of personal charms is the question, that Mr. Knox is the same old bronzed Norse Viking whose home is wherever freedom is suppressed as heretofore. If he is a beauty in contour, and in his seductive lisp, they are matched in beauty of soul, which is but another name for unhampered man. THE ELECTION OF ASSOCIATE JUSTICE EDWARD DOUGLASS WHITE. The press of the country by white men are fairly unanimous in their praise of President Taft for advancing Associate Justice White to the position of Chief Justice of the highest judiciary of the land. Jurists, legislators and other individuals of more or less prominence see nothing but what is commendable in the elevation. All of this fulsome praise says very much for the man, and which will doubtless have a conciliatory influence even on colored men, who with a jealous eye on every move that has to do with the Supreme Court. We cannot see great reason for fear, although Justice White is a Democrat and from the South. We take it for granted that he is no less thorough in his qualities than fine, and that in dealing with the greater race question that may reach that court he will be above suspicion. We will not readily think of great, pure-minded men, regardless of the section from which they hail, abetting that very injustice which they are sworn to stay, and which, as a thing of principle, lies closer about them than their garments. It is our duty to give the new Chief Justice the benefit of the doubt. We THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. will not be wise to adjudge him guilty before the facts and thus prejudice our cause by a too hasty arraignment. We see, as others, in him a brilliant jurist whose excellence has excited the admiration of President Tatt. The President is also of the bench and consequently is no mean judge of the qualifications necessary for the bench. That the colored people would have preferred Justice Harlan or Justice Hughes goes without saying, since they feel to know them beforehand. But as yet the race has no reason to think that Chief Justice White will be any less staunch in conserving the interest of all the people as vouchsafed by the Constitution than the other members of the bench. His fine qualities declare in his favor. MILL ENDS OF FINE WOOLENS. We bought them at half price; $25 suits until we had enough. J. Singer & Son, 43 W. Washington st. DALLAS, TEX., DOTS AND THINGS GATHERED, HERE AND THERE. JEFFERSONVILLE. IND. The Big Tom Thumb Wedding—Notes of Society and Business Garnered By a Real Live One. Special to THE FREEMAN. SUITS MADE TO ORDER FROM MILL_FNDS. Values up to $25.00. Price during this special sale. S. J. Singer & Son, W. Washburn, st. MOBILE. ALA.. DOTS. DON'T MISS THE MILL END SALE. Twenty-five dollar suits and overcoats made to order for $11.75. Satisfaction or money back. S. J. Singer & Son, 43 W. Washington st. ST. PAUL. MINN.. ITEMS. Mrs. Mattle Campbell has returned from Mindota, Ilda...Mr. O. C. Hall has organized the "How Club" among the young boy regularly on week at rooms of the West End Branch Y. M. C. A.... The stocholders of the Getaway Investment Company met at their offices in the city. They were very enthusiastic. There was 90 shares of stock subscribed by those present. This company has stood the set or terror of the other three houses in the city. Mr. Jos. S. Stron was elected president; W. T. Francis, secretary; G. C. Terry, Treasurer. Other directors were Mr. O. D. Howard and W. J. Ittley. ....Prof. James Johnson, of Chicago, accompanied by his son and daughter, David B. Jones, and his wife, Marilyn, make this their home. David is a gifted boy violinist and Mis Jeanette is both a singer and an elocutionist....Rev. H. P. Jones delivered a splendid address to the students of the last Sunday afternoon. The rooms were packed to an overflow and many turned away unable to get in. Rev. Jones is a harbiter. Miss Bertha Burrell has been appointed special administrator of her son Henry Burrell's estate....Miss Bertha Williams has returned to the University, visiting the New England states....Mr. Jefferson Reeves has been on the sick list....Mr. J. A. Graves has returned to his home in Des Moines. Mrs. Burrell has visited the annual Charlton Ball given by the Old Folks Colored Home and Orphanage, amounted to over $150....On Friday night, Dec. 16, the members of the Orphanage held their annual feast and entertainment. A splendid program was rendered as well as a splendid repast was served....Mrs. Burrell's parents held their annual feast and entertainment. She now resides in Portland, Ore....Get your orders in for the Xmas number. JACKSONVILLE, ILL., CITY NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN In the interview held recently at the L. H. Hall, I. L. S. B. D.s., Miss Porter received the quilt, she being the one holding the lucky ticket. In the doll contest the doll was to Miss Ethel Strong, and Frances McDaniel got the second prize. Dr. Mason spent Sunday December 11, in Petersburg, Ill. Mrs. Dr. A. H. Kinniewire is slowly increasing and family are now residing on Hooker street. Get things for dinner Sunday every Saturday, at the Bethel A. M. E. Church market, the Bethel A. M. E. Church had a very successful chicken pluper recently, which was largely attended. Miss Marguerite Berry and Clarence Nasby were on the promenade the Mothers' Club, the First Ward. Both did excelently. Mrs. Abner Strong's house was destroyed by fire recently. Miss Eva Triplett is doing some high school work this week. Cley Jackson is doing some nice music work. OVERCOATS MADE FROM MILL ENDS. Regular $25.00 values, special sale $15.00 values, special sale. W. Washington St. J. Sipon & Son, 48 W. Washington St. A CALL. Colored Baseball Managers Will Meet to Organize. Whereas, The undersigned having been and still are interested in the national pasttime, baseball, and professional Negro ball player is compelled under present conditions to live and die a semi-pro, there being no other field open to him, thus the undersigned being classed and pitted with amateurs, and Whereas, The capital invested in the semi-pro parks and players can be utilized for the active formation and operation of the National Baseball League. Therefore, be it. Resolved. That the undersign and such other persons who may be interested in the Ceramitic Association De La Plaisance, 324 State street, Chicago, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1910, at 12 m. noon, in national conference for the purpose of organizing, securing, and appointing committees, etc. Resolved. That the tentative plan hereof issued by Beauregard F. Moseley be the basis upon which the Ceramitic Association shall be represented the 50th day of November, 1910. 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Tish Lee, the playwright, is improving at Colorado Springs, where she has been for the past few months. "A Rabbit's Foot" Company, playing in Florida, is lamenting the loss of its $5,000 shearing cost, which was consumed by the last week. Andrew B. Carlig, Chicago, extends respect to orchestras at the Houston and Lyre Theaters, Louisville, Ky. He says things are coming his way. Harry J. Earle, known to the profession as the dancing Earle, is now located in the Salt Lake City, Utah, where he is an attache of the Salt Lake Forum. Mrs. Ora Dunlon, of the Smart Set Company, was the guest of Mrs. Josephine Miller, in Wabash avenue, during the Chicago engagement of the company. The Pewees are in their second week over the Southern Vaudeville Circuit. Their act is going big and they are changing stuff while in Atlanta twice a Miss Laura Smith has rejoined the Barrazo Stock Company in Vicksburg, Miss, and will be in Memphis, Tenn., in a few weeks. Mr. Ed Daniels is still assistant manager. Jack B. Pitt closed at the Globe, Jacksonville, Sunday night, and left Monday morning for Charleston, S.C., where he opened at the Olympic. He sends regards to all. Henry Prather, assistant manager, Lincoln Park, Jacksonville, Fla., wishes to hear from Mary Adams, Susie Bearen and other friends. Address Highway Branch, Jacksonville, Fla. Rainey and Rainey closed a successful engagement at Langman's Theater, Mobile, Ala. Have you seen him at Belmont Theater, Pensacola, Fla. W. M. Wainley is on the sick list. Hiram Sorrells the famous Chinese, will be in Baltimore till the first of the new year, and then he goes to Chicago, where he will reside for a while. He is a K of P., an Elk and belongs to the Owls. Slim Mason, the team of the team of Mason and Thompson, will be able to be his mother of the illness of his mother. The team will appear at the Monogram Theater, Chicago, Ill. They hope all their friends a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Lulu Martin is now at the Athletic Club, Nashville, Tenn., as an entertainment storm, singing the "Barber Chord," "Some of These Days" and "Lovie Joe." She sends regards to Pearl Moppin and Steven, and Steven. Home address, 411 Crawford street, Nashville. Sims and Thompson write as follows: "We notice in last week's paper, in the Houston Theater write-up, that it was the result of the death of the Considine circuit. While appreciating all good things that may be said of us, we wish to correct that part of the story that it was a mistake of the party that does the writing for the house. Weeks of the 12th and 19th, Grand Theater, Chicago." The McNells are still in Chicago, Mrs. McNell has been on the sick list owing to an accident on a State street car, in which she was injured. The matter was compromised and turned on during weeks, however on Harding time. She sends regards to all in and out of the profession—to the Goodloes, Kenner-Lewis, Lillian Brown, Tim Gweswol, Thompson, Emma Thornton, Millie Williams, the Famous Theater, Atlanta, Ga, and Globe, at Jacksonville, Tenn. Walter S. Lyons writes that the Silurian Trio, in Seventh Pastimes, was at the Star Theater, Akron, O, last week and at the Russell Theater, Cleveland, O, this week. Met Bonny and Freeman Sutt and Prince, who are rehearsing a new act. The Silurian Trio was given a big 'possum supper Wednesday evening of last week. Those present were: Gossett, Walter S. Lyons, Nola Prince, Eaton, Gossett, Walter S. Lyons, Singleton and Walter Lenore. J. H. Williams, former stage manager for the F. A. Barrasso Stock Company No. 3, closed after eighteen weeks' end, and will open at the Gymnastics Theater, will open on December 19, Mr. Williams wishes to let performers know that Mr. F. A. Barrasso is a gentleman and pays as promises. Boys, I am going where the wrestlers are you? I don't see anything in The Froeman about you lately. Madame L. E. Graham, pianist, also closed with the same company and will go South for the winter. Prof. R. Roy Povey, director of the Anzio Band of Ringling Bros., Circus, left Wednesday for Terre Haute, where he will play the band and Mollie Bar and Offett Orchestra of that city during the winter season. Professor Pope still holds his five years' contract with the Bros, opening in New York City the last month, extending from New York to San Francisco, south to Los Angeles, and then east to Texas, closing about November. All musicians desiring to join where the talks every week will please write him at care, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Inc. PARK—INDIANAPOLIS very forceful by an excellent singing chorus. He is a scenic equipment Messrs. Kilroy and Britton have supplied for "The Millionaire Kid" is something to make one "sit up and take notice," as some described activities are introduced. The best praises are for the Coney Island at night, and to anyone who has seen this "oneily-one-of its-kind-in-the-west resort, the portrayal will be special," especially in whose hands the title role has been entrusted, is a young actor of exceptional personality, and ability, but as an actor and performer. The praise is mous in the praise of this, the latest musical drama. Raymond Paine, the kid, will throw a ball on the downtown streets Monday morning. THEATRICAL DOINGS IN CHICAGO Considering that business grows duller nearing the approach of the holiday season, the high grade of vaudeville performances, which has kept the revelers in constant motion, succeeded in keeping the audience well during the week, commending December 11. The quality of the pictures which have been shown have also been of an entertaining character in their creation of mirth and humor, and the scenic beauty has been satisfactory as a whole, to add to the improvement of the performances. Good Bill at the Grand. Simms and Thompson returned to this house after a one year's trip through the South, and received an encouraging welcome in repayment for their journey. Simms and Thompson met together last season as newly weds has now developed to a very good attraction. Joe Simms, who is a very good young man, has been a successful season; and his ornamental young partner, Mr. Thompson, bids fair to follow after Joseph's footsteps. Ward Simms has been a successful season, which made their first appearance in Chicago as a team. Kid Thomas is very well known as a dancer of exceptional ability. Miss Marguerite Waker has been a successful dancer, Babe," something after the style of Mrs. Waler. Miss Ward must try to stop dragging in cermusic, as the whining trembling in her music, and robs her singing of its true merit; but her ragtime song which followed was clever. Earl Walker and his sister, Kate, have known State street favorites, who have joined hands; and their act has met with approval. Miss Brown really looked at her, but cancelled the date, and Dink Stewart, a very good comedian, succeeded her. Kelly & Davis at the Monogram Kelly & Davis at the Monogram. The Monogram as usual had a good bil. Kelly and Davis, who are playing the house, prior to their future for the East over the big time circuits, received a hearty reception on their entrance. Dude Kelly, who is a most attractive dancer, had no chance to show himself speciality; but he sang his much talked of song, "Kafir Girl." Mr. Amon Davis, one of the cleverest of young comedians, and a cousin of the late Ernest Hogan, had a bright brown eyes and a new act, but improves as the week goes on. Lizzie Hart was again before us in a new batch of excellently selected songs. She was attired in black emeralds and browns, and had a mature hats. Her continued improvement and her large operatic voice should soon land her over the United time. The Clarks are with us again. Mrs. Clark has a good singing voice for a sourbent, one. She was, however, made up a bit too heavy. Mr. Clark again rendered Good Hebrew and Italian dialect songs. The last week were holdovers. Miss Crosby's partner, Ada Smith, makes a good teammate, as both girls are very pretty and dress nicely, both in their singing and dancing and jungle scenes. they are amazed by the beauty of so much whose name is Russell Lee. This young boy is a baritone tenor solist, gifted by nature to the perfect full compass of power and exceptional sweetness that few can achieve. Her voice should be highly educated. His rendition of "Beautiful Garden of Roses" was marvelous. Among performers who appeared on the bill last week was Mr. Crosby, who was the comedian, whose ability was great in racial humor; and his dancing original and clever. Jesse Shipp's Second Production The Kaffir Babe Dispute: The song "Kaffir Rabe" originally sung in the Georgia Minstrels, was written by Harry Kraton, at that time a clever young kid in minstrelsy. As Mr. Kraton, who now has an international reputation as a hoop controller, was once asked if it is reasonable that Mr. McCarrer's wife, Lillian Garay, should contend if Howard wrote the words—and it may be that he did—but as Kraton wrote the music he was rightly made the emperor Kelly and Davis have made a speciality of the song, which they got from Mr. McCarrer, but they have since wrote a song of their own called "Kaffir Girl" which had a hearing at the Monogram Theatre and the song was not a cream, but won applause. * * * * * A grand benefit was given at the Grand Theatre Monday evening, December 12, to Shuford Williams, a young ventriloquist and has lost his undervoice. The program was as follows: Mr. Beebe sang THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Hea Vincent, who appeared at the Pekin last Friday night, is a Cuban-born German Negro, and is the most marvelous wrestler known. He threw Young and Old World wrestlers to the Club in very short order, as he is much lighter; but the big white fellow from the Stockyards, whom he defeated, was a much heavier man. Jack Johnson was present, and made a speech. He did not play the old-fashioned race, but just been shown in the moving pictures, but told of the lost hope of the white race and recited "May the Best Man Win." Manager Harry Goodman and his Samoan Girls have arrived from Canada and the West, where they have been playing on the beach. Helen Helen, La Belle Glenn have ready been booked as a sister team over the big time. They are the original Samoan Girls. Manager Goodman is now busy booking a female quartet of character actresses for a supplementary DOINGS IN CHICAGO. Freeman representative at Frank L. Gale Piano Company, 3159 State Street. The Noah B. Thouwesen banquet dinner given in his honor by William D. Neighbors at the Hotel Dumas, December 5, which had Dr. Booker T. Washington as its special guest, and in which newspaper men only were represented. The moments characteristic of such occasions. Editors Abbott of the Defender, Turner of the Idea and Taylor of the Broadax, three different vaudeville speakers. The most startling speech of the three was made by Julius Taylor who dismissed himself in a very few words. When Doctor Washington was called on to speak, he humorous rebuke of painful reflection. Taylor in his unjust biography of idiosyncrasies peculiar to the folly of ignominy and prowess of attacking Dr. Washington, places himself in the same unthankful class of radicalism with Trotter, that is not only hurtable to the work of the weaker members of his race, but numbers him (Taylor) among prophets who are unworthy and impossible. Then we had the elderly speakers of the first long, Hon. George L. Knox was the most eloquent of all; Dr. Washington had left for a meeting at the Palmer House before returning to Quinn Chapel to lecture on the subject. J. Allison Sweeney, whose administration of the newspaper business has been honorable but of failing value in brainy record, has been entertained, once long and robbed the occasion of what might have been a chance to hear younger speakers of possibly greater present day activity and of given inspiration, the kind of individuality and fame. This had no doubt been Mr. Neighbor's heart desire to hear the young, that is the middle aged young and possibly the very Conservator, spoke at respectable length, and Judge W. H. A. Moore was a bright and sparkling toastmaster. Noah D. Thompson spoke very briefly but very widely. Russell were quietly and modestly looking while Thomas Wallace Swan interrupted to make a motion that these meetings be permanent, which was objected to, and which he did not accept. From the table to short-hand the Wizard's speech at a side table, was ordered to stop by Dr. Washington. There is to be a benefit for Thomas Jennings, accused by finger prints in a murder case. The affair will take place at Central Hall Thursday, December 22, when able speakers will be present. There will be a Christmas ball given by the First regiment Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias at the Coliseum, on Monday evening, December 26. A triple tragedy occurred at 2968 Armour avenue two weeks ago. There is much mystery about the case, as there are five people in the case who were said to be in the house at the time of the crime. Mrs. James Barnett of the Pullman Café has taken over the Owl restaurant. The places is now open but will soon be remodeled. The Worthing Art Studio gave its record art exhibit in China oil water colors and photography, from December 1 to 15. The Home Buffet has been opened by M. DeHraetrets, with a cafe for ladies in the rear, at 3856 State street. The churches are now busy preparing for Christmas. Considering the prosperity of the city, young men who frequent resorts on State street, must bear in mind that it is their God given duty to present to the Lord and the cripple who stand begging for hours in the cold, helpless and forsaken. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown, of 229 E. Terry second, are appointed Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Shipp, Aida Overton Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Smiley, Miss Mary Johnson, Hazel Thompson and De Koren Thompson at dinner in honor of Mrs. Walker last Wednesday. W. M. Dood has opened a new lunch room at the old site. Mr. J. E. Moorland is here in interest of the Y. M. C. A. work. Temporary branch rooms are to be opened on State street near the mery go round. Reid Thomas, of the Odd Fellows' Hall Buffet, has opened a first class cafe in the same building. Hiawatha Theater. The bill at the Hiawatha last week illustrated what the public enjoys—that is, laughter and plenty of it. Shelton is body, and he declares that he voked laughter and lots of it. Mr. Shelton sang "Constantly" with telling effect and was applauded very liberally. His eccentric dance is a stunt that always was applauded. 2. Spencer Fulley, who managed the dance during the absence of Mr. S. A. Keyes, sang the illustrated songs. An added attraction to the bill was Mr. Wood, a magician, who presented a long program of tricks and illusions. He parodied the program several other smaller tricks with coins. cards, hats, cigars, paper and other small articles. The acts on the bill were applauded from beginning to end. The life motion pictures were very good. Ford Dabney's Theater. The bill at the Dabney Theater last week was a very strong one. There was a stunt of the very kind, aroused by the funny stunts of the performers by sweeping the blues. All the acts had plenty of action. Medline Cooper, the original Kinny, a native of Washington, has been in return engagement of four weeks and is retained for the ensuing week, sang Mazel, by Prof. Will H. Vodrey, and "limb imitation" by Prof. Will H. Vodrey. Miss Cooper receives a storm of applause each time she appears. She is a favorite among the theater-goers in Washington. Miss Robinson, who is also a native of Washington, has been quite a hit with her songs. Special mention should be made of the manner in which she rendered "Honey Bunch," by Prof. Will H. Vodrey. Miss Robinson is nice looking clever, and has a sweet voice, which she knows how to use. Mr. Erb Robinson, the genial and clever comedian, who never allows the atrocious, to work when he is at home, worked last week. His arrest amount of wit, which is always a valuable asset to a comedian, was very neatly employed to arouse the bursts of laughter from his audience. He is a kind old joke with such vividness that the interest of his hearers is held throughout and at the conclusion they respond with a smile. The life motion pictures were very good and the music is always excellent. Mr. George V. Hamilton, manager of the theater at the man's Hospital. Particulars of the death or its causes have not been received. Mr. Erb Robinson will take the management of the theater for the time- Notes. The life motion pictures and Mr. George Battles at the piano draw large crowds every night to the Minnehaha, Mo. Stock Company, was an added attraction last week, and his excellent singing of opular songs made him quite a drawing card. The Maceo Theater has been remodeled and is now used as a dance hall. Mr. Richmond Milton is conducting a very successful class there and employs Prof. J. Sherman Hummitt's orchestra to furnish the room with members of the late Howard Stock Company. Mr. R. W. Henson, recently of Newport News, Va., and formerly of Adrian, Mich., has moved his family here and is now a member of the Henson is an acquisition to the talented musical profession of this city. Mr. Henson is an excellent performer at the piano and pipe organ and plays the saxophone sweetened by the expression. He is present singing the saxophone in Prof. Hummitt's orchestra. THE CINCINNATI THEATERS. The Gaither. At the Gaither the Goodloe Stock Company holds the boards. The cast of characters has been increased by one childhood friend. The venedic Gis is helping out. Tom is the general utility man of the Gaither, so it is nothing unusual to see him filling out an act. Of course he is the regular stage manager, but since his connection with the company has since it opened, Tom has filled the position of stage manager, moving picture operator, porter, assistant general manager, advance booking agent and ticket manager. Tom is the company. So, after about one year's absence from the stage, we again see him, and now he has the nerve to appear before us in the role of a policeman, who is also the lines shows plainly that he has had considerable experience with police powers. The Pekin. The Pekin Theater has an entire new bill this week. Miss Lucy Shepherd was a talented and wonderful selected song. She is followed by Mr. Bud Minus doing a black-face monologue act that is fair. Next on the bill is Miss Bessio Brown with some nice dancers, and the two girls her pickinlans clase the performance with a very neat act. The boys are good dancers, and the two girls it over in a known here, having appeared a number of times and making a host of friends in this city. Miss Brown is a stranger to the audience, but from the ovations she has received all the week, she, too, will be a favorite. Theatrical Notes. The way the show is put on makes it a very large bill for the price. Webb & Sloane sing and talk act. They are followed by Love & Love with a similar act, but the latter have a lot of new songs and jokes. Good music comes with a funny little talking and shining sketch that is a scream, and the entire company closes the bill with a bit of Dax. Tom Gales plays the character of Officer Denny Sullivan. The show, taken as a whole, is a nice, clean bill. The two Johnsons, Southern favorites, are sit at the Dixie Theatre, McKinley University, and the Dixie for thirteen weeks. Will not close until the first of the year. They would like to hear from the two Ransons, who are their letters in of the Dixie Theatre. THE CROWN GARDEN. The bill at the Crown Garden this week is up to the high pace set out by that popular, playhouse and as usual, the best-known event for audiences which show their approval of the good things seen. Bowman St. Clair are a classy pair, and accordingly the bill styles them as a splendid voice and a laureate yell has a splendid voice and does some good spot-light work. The running talk between the team is witty and refreshing. Hayden & Vaughn do some amusing stunts, and the bill when he impersonates a rather dark woman wearing a sheath gown. "She" insists that she is brown skin, a high brown, as she calls it, and appeared in "The Greatest Showman" and here is where the fun comes in. "She" sings "I Want a Man," insisting that he be a "yeller" man. Miss Vaughn does a whoop-it-up dancing and singing turn which everybody seems to like. the audience screaming and expecting more WILLIAM McCABE'S GEORGIA MISTRELLS-LOUISiana, Mc. Dec. 17, 18, 19, Bowling Green, 20; Frankford, 21, 22, New London, 23; Palmyra, 24, 25, 26 A RABBIT'S FOOT COMPANY, UNDER DIRECTION OF PAT CHAPPELLE—Cedar Keys, Fla., Dec. 18, 19; Archer, 29; Dumalion, 21; Hemmade, 22; Holden, 23; Crystal River, 24, 25, 26 CONGO KING COMPANY, UNDER DIRECTION OF W. A. THOMAS-Republican City, Neb., Dec. 19; Franklin, 20; Oxford, 21; Holdridge, 22, 23; Blue Hill, 24, 25 S. H. 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KOTINA THE HAIR 5 The Stage. 6 Colman and Davis are now in Louisville KY. Will open on Southern vaudeville Circuit Dec. 26. La Shewrites that he has just signed contracts for Australia for fourteen weeks. Seven weeks in Melbourne and seven weeks in Sidney. Will sail in February. Regards to all friends. The Sunny Dixie Minstrels have been doing a phenomenal business throughout the State of Arkansas the past month. This company numbers 40 people in all and are headed for the eastern states which they will play this winter. The Original Idaho Twins has a partner whose name is Helen Burke of Philadelphia. Been having great success with thier songs, also in their great buck and wing dancing. Closed at Dalys, Baltimore Saturday night of last week. Will rest a week in Washington, D. C. Zebe Manigault that funny feller with the wild feet, is now at the Star Theater in Washinton D. C. he has been there four weeks and iss till cleaning with his funny dance and monolouge, and sings his one song Millionaire Child. He sends regards to Clix Bailey and Billie Haggins and all others. Write to Vermont Coat Ne.3 Zebe Manigault Washinton D. C. Horne's Georgia Minstrels closed a season with Young Buffalos Wild West and Texas Rangers at DeQuoins, Ills gave perfect satisfaction, and have been reengaged for next season which will be banner year for the show. As W. L. Horne, Manager of Side Show Band and Minstrels has been instructed to engage his people for a period of 10 months as the show will play Cuba the winter of 1911. Regards to all the boys, Write me at 315 E. Wright St. Nevada, Mo.-W. L. Horne. NOTES FROM T. J. CULLIGAN'S NASHVILLE STUDENTS COMP- PANY NO. 1, DYSART, IA. All are well, show pleasing and ghost walking. The weather the last few days was very hot, and Carter, singing, talking and dancing comedians, are making the natives sit up and take notice. F. B. Wood, our great friend, is R. O. Henderson, as "Superstitious Jim," is a knockout. J. T. Fatten is hitting them hard nightly with "Abraham Lincoln," and with "Goses Bring Dreams of You." The company says hello to the No. 2 company, and says we will take our Christina harness, and a Happy New Year to all. PEKIN THEATER, ANNISTON, ALA. Miss Maud Campbell, formerly known as Nettie Timmons, closed at the Globe Theater in New York on successful weeks, and joined hands with B. E. Edwards, the sky-scraping tenor, as a team. They opened at this house and scored bigger hits of any team since the office opened. Miss Campbell sang "Lovie Joe" in great style, and was compelled to play the role of Edward. Edward second trip here, and he was received. Mr. Edwards made his first appearance here with the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, two years ago, and every one of them was a fan. He was hello, Ray, and other friends; why don't you write? Mr. Edwards says hello,ette Porter, gave her at last, and the rest of all friends in and out of the profession. ROYAL PALM THEATER, GREEN VILLE, MISS. Barrasso's New Orleans Creole Belles opened at the Royal Palm Theater the week of November 27, and are doing fine. The band is making big hits. Edna Benbow, singing "Stop that Rag" and "Some of These Days," is leaving them screaming, and back, in their singing and talking act, keep the audience unuprоoal. Ada Harris and Andy Pellebon do some novelty dances and songs that are out of the ordinary, and the band is wing dancers. Mose Graham, our silver-tone tenor, is scoring every night. Freed Moseley and Lulu Ivory are fine. Prof. Moseley and Lulu Ivory are fine. end of the show. This show is under the personal management of Mr. Wm. Benbow, aby assisted by Andy Pellebon. BUDWEISER THEATRE, AT MACON, GA We are still at the old stand, making good. It has been cold here and raining or a while. Our Our this week is a rather warm day and we have new faces. The Lockharts joined us last Monday, also Mr. Billy Reeves is with us, acting in the capacity of as a new face. December we occupied our new quarters where Mr. Collier intends to keep a year-round house. Billy Reeves sends a message to Mr. Collier, Carrie Hall, Chas. M. Moseley, Arnte and Arnte, Marion Brooks, Pauline Crampton, Slim Henderson, Russell and Owens, Hainey and Rainey, and Billy Reeves. Christmas, Collier, has decided to close down Christmas, to allow the people an opportunity to enjoy themselves as they see their friends and Jim Decosta send their regards to all friends in and out of the profession. LOUISVILLE, KY. The Pastime Pleasure Club Visits the Houston Theatre in a Body. The Pastime Pleasure Club visited the Houston Theater Sunday night, and witnessed the best performance we ever saw in this city. To open the bill was a dancing comedian, which went well. The next were Thomas and Ward, a singing and dancing act, unexcelled. Miss Ward sang "Lovie Joe" as it never was sang by Simms and Thompson. His dance of all nations is something that will long be remembered. This is the best act of its kind. Next came Simms and Thompson. His singing "There Ain't Nothing Doing What You're Thinking About." This song, was a knockout. Thompson sang "Broadway," which went great. They closed with "Home, Sweet Home," bowed to several encores. They show as a whole was the best we have witnessed in this city. DREAMLAND THEATRE, SAN ANTONIO, TEX Jolly Davis is our comedian, but we don't expect to have him here long, as he says he must have rest. Howard Kelly, the versatile man, is the same as him. He works hard all the time. Kelly and Kelly go to New Orleans with Davis. Georgia THIN MODEL 21 JEWEL $50.00 GOLD WATCH. An elegantly curved New York Mets. American item. Wind Set high. Grab Ruby and watch for $3.95. GUARANTEED FOR 25 YEARS written you will Ladies or Gents. It is needed is for FREE EXAMINATION and if after examining the watch your expenses offer you will pay $3.95. Watch pay $3.95 and express charges for RELIABLE WATCH. Dept. 205 CHICAGO. has been sick for the past three weeks, but is now at work. Kelly sends best regards to Bill Wilkins, Ed Peats, and, best of all, the great John Strels, Burns-Russell Company, Frank Tansel Company, Al G. Fields Company and Billy Henderson, and especially The Freeman. John Clements, our funny bandmate, will be here for fifteen more weeks. Bertle Wade, our leading soubrette, is nothing but encores, and will leave here shortly for the North. Little Frankle Edwards, our bandmate, will be here and is booked solid until April. Charlie Kline, our musical director, late of Chicago, is writing all the latest songs for the following songs: "I'm Going to Try It Out," "If You Want My Money, You Got to Sign a Contract," "I Don't Think I Can Stay Any Longer," and "I Don't Want to Leave." He says he will have them ready for the public shortly. John Walten, our trap drummer, has ordered a set of kettle drums, and I will have a drau to haul him around, as he has three trunks full of traps now. John Tanner, our hustling business manager, is all set. Best regards to all and out of the promotion and to our old friend. The Freeman. OLYMPIC THEATRE, CHARLESTON, S. C. DREAMLAND THEATRE, SAN ANTONIO, TEX. The Davis Stock Company is turning them away nightly, and the S. R. O. sign is always up. Jolly Davis is one of the best, and the much praise cannot be given him. We also have here Johnny Clemens, and, boys, he is another funny kid, and can be a poet, a poet and a teacher and Kelly—Houston and Georgia—joined us last week, and everybody knows that Kelly is just as hard a worker as the best. He is some versatile man. Bertie Edwards is a hard worker and pleases the people. Frankie Edwards, our singing nightingale, is a scream, but we think she is going to leave us short. He is a businessman, Houston, Tex. Our business manager, John Tanner, is a very busy man. He is on a trip through Texas on business trips. He is going to keep him going some. Kelly says, Hello, Burns-Russell and company, Frank Tansel and company, and Austin and company, write? We are still living. Jolly Davis, our stage manager, says hello everybody in and out of the profession, and we are still living. Kelly, who is Ed Tatl? We please write. Best to all the boys in your office. PENSACOLA, FLA. Banquet in Honor of Belmont Theatre Stock Company. BLUE MOUSE THEATRE, WASHINGTON, D. C. The original Tim Moore and his Georgia Sunflowers are the one big noise in Washington, D. C. They are now at the Blue Mouse Theater putting out a show that will be the largest crowds that turn out every night. We have the largest theater and the largest stage in the city—that is, of the best four-piece orchestra in the city. Roster of orchestra: E. Minor, violin; George Robinson, cornet; Prof. Ferry, plano; George W. Clements, trap drummer. Little Miss Mabel White is taking the lead in the show. "That's Why They Call Me" Shine, John H. Why, Moore, Italian impersonator, is cleaning up with his Italian songs and monologues. Mr. Eugene Ligges is the drummer. The orchestra leans to get with us, and was met with a war reception. He is singing a song of his own composition, "That Italian Barasco Rag," The Moores, Tim and Hester, who are heading the company. The audience at the autumn show is comedy sketch, "My Banty Rooster," and are taking three and four encores singing "Alabama Bound." The Moores are playing the autumn show at Antonia Matino, Cecil Moore, Chintz and Ella Moore, Kenyon Moore, Effie Moore and others. The whole company sends regards to Joe Dolesse, J. H. Williams, and the manager, is wearing the smile that won't come off. TALLAHASSEE, FLA News Notes from Florida Blossoms Company. After six weeks of very successful business we crossed over into the land of sunshine and fruits. We had the need to play the game. J. Jones Carnival Company, which brought us face to face with a host of Wendy's and Blossoms cars visited all day. We played carnival, who received a hearty welcome by the company and also the management. Chas. Miller, comedian and comedologist, played two and two and the movies nightly, singing "Joe Joe." Matt Buddle Nelson is doing nicely, and is known as our midget comedian. But when it comes to "rubbing," James Johnson, the comedian, thinks what step they must take next to keep up with him. J. H. Campbell, the comedian, thinks what step they must take next to buy all who see him work. Joe Miller, the little fellow with the tuba, sends regards to Pearl Moppins, William Phillips and Prof. Eugene Mikell. We had to be very careful not to only "A Rabbit's Foot" Company in Thomasville, Ga., on the 29th, and every one seemed to be well and happy. Our crew ceives rounds of applause nightly, and on several occasions have been forced to respond to encores. The mail department, our baritone player. He sees to it that we get our Freeman each week. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE FIELD GUARD CAPT. JAMES A. SANFORD AND COMPANY. J. B. FORAKER NO. 4. Syruece, N. Y., who royally entertained students at Court No. 15, of In Maryland, on April 14, 1973, at East during November. JACKSON, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Sunday, as usual was a big day at all the churches. Conference begins in Memphis. Rev. Persons preached his farewell seminary Sunday. Quite a large number of people attended, but considering the severe bad weather, the night congregation was not quite so good...Miss Beverly withdrew to the church after a severe illness...The after many of Mrs. Eliza Robinson regret her death. She was well liked by all who knew her NEW YORK BUILDING UP THE FIGHTING GAME Favor Boxing Laws with Irresponsible Managers to be Cut Out. Boxing promoters in New York City can be depended upon to do their best to help along the legislation favoring the sport which is promised to be enacted shortly after the new legislature convenes at Albany. Already a lot of quiet but effective work has been accomplished in the way of securing pledges of support when the matter is brought up for official consideration, and such influential men as President Billy Gibson of the Fairmount A. C., Tom O'Rourke, Senators Tim Sullivan, Grady and Frawley, Assemblyman Marty McCue, himself an old boxer of considerable prominence, will be enlisted in the good cause when the time comes. Discussing the subject the other day, Billy Gibson said: "By all means let us have such a bill passed. Boxing should be encouraged, not suppressed. There is no harm in it, but I believe it should be regulated. A State baving commission appointed by the Governor of New York State appears to be a necessity. Its power should include a right to issue licenses, appoint officials, insist upon physical examinations and supervise the collection of high fees and a tax on receipts, such revenues to be devoted to the State's charitable institutions. "Under those conditions fake clubs and unfit boxers would be unable to do business here and the sport would be conducted only by the legitimate athletic clubs, which embrace hundreds of prominent citizens as members. Of course we are holding tenround bouts now with no referee's decisions, but even with injunctions, secured from the courts, the clubs, it seems, can be closed if the authorities care to make such a move. For that reason I believe that a new boxing bill should be passed and the game, which has grown so wonderfully in popular favor, should be legalized and also restricted. I shall lend my individual support and so will the Fairmount Club to this excellent measure." "There is need of such legislation," said Thomas F. O'Rourke, managing director of the National Sporting Club of America. "The boxing game is immensely popular and it should receive protection from the State. I am heartily in favor of the proposed bill. A State commission is just what is wanted, provided reputable citizens are appointed, men who will be both fair and strict in handling the situation. I know well that if a high license fee is paid by incorporated clubs and the receipts are taxed, say 5or 10 per cent, the State's charitable institutions in one year's time will receive plenty of money. "Small clubs that do not cater to first-class patrons hurt boxing. They sometimes put on bouts that end fatally. Then all the other clubs must suffer. I believe that a higher license fee, just as it applies to the liquor traffic, will limit the number of clubs in the State to a comparatively few. in my opinion a boxing commission should have the power to frame a set of uniform rules to govern bouts, fix upon the weights and time for weighing in the various classes and bar out fighters and their managers who break written agreements. If the clubs can receive some sort of protection against unscrupulous boxers who think nothing of running out of the matches at the eleventh hour at least one needed reform will be instituted." It is generally understood that opposition to the proposed bill will come from numerous small clubs which are running full blast without interference. They insist that they are legitimate organizations, just like the big fellows, and have just as much right to operate. These little clubs are in some cases controlled by persons who boast of political influence, so it is accepted as a fact that when the legislature is asked to consider the boxing measure the opposition to it will doubtless be decidedly formidable. DONALDSONVILLE, LA. Special to THE FREEHMAN Dave Jones, better known in vaudeville as Kip Salty, has left the stage and gone into the fight game in full. He is matched to fight Rock, the champion 135-pound of Donaldsonville, La., on Christmas day under the auspices of the White Elephant Athletic Club of Donaldsonville. Ed Duffie, general manager of this fight, promises one of the best fights ever pulled off in this part of the country, for both boys are there with the goods and both have self confidence. Rock has won six battles in the past six months and says he will give Salty the fight of his life. Salty is in good trim and under as good trainers as are in the country. Salty says he will give Rock his Christmas gift. Salty is managed by Louis Buddar. Rock is managed by Ed Duffie. The Freeman can be found at Mr. J. L Pollock's, 354 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 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. For growing hair on bald heads and bare temples use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Goods. For applying 50c. for developing and beautifying the skin, use Parrish's Orange Flower Skin Food. For jar. 25c. For cleaning and softening the skin, use Parrish's Velvet Liquid Powder. 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Playing only the best in Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Recognized acts always wanted. C. O. Harding, Chicago Agent. Full Orchestra. Uniformed Attendants. 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. WANTED! 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. Frank Crowd, or Tim Owsley, Owner and Manager. Assistant Manager. 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. 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Gray, Prop. 222-224 Indiana Ave. New Phone 3301 Opposite The Freeman Office. 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 Comedians Singers Dancers Musicians BARTON & WISWELL Columbia Theatre Building New York City ed Hotel. For Without Board. One city. Two blocks from Bath Houses, Hotels L. LUDLOW, Prop. Telephone 1031. - Hot Springs, Ark. Garden, INDIANAPOLIS, IND Pro, Manager The world. Playing only the best in recognized acts always wanted. C. O. Orchestra. Uniformed Attendants. TED! k., first class colored performers, singles From six to twelve weeks to acts that er. TED! Fire, Louisville, Ky., is always booked at this Theater. TED! Can give thirty to forty weeks work we all open time immediately. Real Booking Exchange, W., Washington, D. C. T NOW.. Pay Your Act. weeks at the Jacksonville, Fla. Only, No Matinees ter. 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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 yours THE FREEMAN, Indianapolis, Ind. Ad Wolgast must wait on his arm to heal before he can fight again. * * * * The manager of the Cairo Giants Cario, IL, expects to have a winning team for the incoming season. * * * * Jack Johnson and Sam McVey, Negroes, champion heavyweight fighters of the world and Europe, respectively. * * * * Howard University, of Washington, D. C., defeated the Lincoln University foot ball team Thanksgiving day, 5 to 0. It was the annual game. * * * * Sapulpa, Okla.—Carl Morris of this city, who is touted as a candidate for heavyweight laurels, will meet Marvin Hart of Louisville in a fifteen-round bout here Dec. 20. The Atlanta Deppens, colored base ball team of Atlanta, Ga., will be heard from in the near future. It promises some surprises for the season of 1911. * * * * The next session of the legislature in New York will be asked to pass a bill imposing a license fee of $1,000 a year upon boxing clubs, thus barring the fly-by-night affairs. * * * * Barney Oldfield, who was outlawed by the American Automobile Association for racing with Jack Johnson without a permit or sanction, will go to Australia where he will race for some big purposes. * * * * Andrew Rube Foster the well known base-ball player is visiting his family at Temple, Tex. He will contribute to the sport page of the Freeman's Christmas issue. Foster is a live one so look out for him. Jumbo Weilis and Kyle Whitney, colored, fought fifteen rounds before the Grogan A. C., of Troy, N. Y., on Nov. 14. The fighting was fast. Wells had the better of the inighting, while Whitney had the advantage at long range. The popular verdict was a draw. * * * Nelson laughs at the report that he would quit the game. "Why should I quit," he says, "I am as good as everand if I can get the rest I want and get some of the worry off my mind I will be alright. I wasn't in shape to fight Moran. But at that I wasn't knocked out, and if they had let me alone I would have done business in the latter rounds." The following is being said of Jack Johnson: Having failed to set the world afire as an automobile racer, it is now reported that Jack Johnson intends to get into an aeroplane and try to break the record for height. As the United States is not yet covered with a thick cushion there is a chance that some white pugilist may be declared the champion in the near future. JACK JOHNSON SYMPOSIUM. A Variety of Happenings. Now say a woman has no judgment in sport matters. Not long since Madam Cordelia McClain said in The Freeman office that Sam McVey of Paris was the only living man who had a ghost of a show of whipping Johnson. 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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 disillusioned can drugging himself with harmful paternal medicines, secure what I believe is the quickest-acting restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever devised, cure himself at home quietly and quickly, and provide the doctor Dr. A. E. Robinson, 3831 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich., and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary envelope free of charge. A great many of my charges $3.00 to 5.00 for merely writing an inscription like this—I will send it entirely free. BY HAROLD C. McGATH. can beat Jack Johnson. In time, however, Jack must go down, just as the oak must go down. Some day, some one will triumph and stand on the prostrate form of the vanquished Johnson, when Ethiopia will say in the language of that same old Homer, "But the day will come, the day decreed by fates, and how my lips tremble as my tongue relates, the day when thou, imperial Troy, must bend, and see thy warriors fall and thy glories end." One of the disappointing results of Jack Johnson's victory over Jim Jeffries seems to have been in the profits of the moving pictures of the battle. Although they have been displayed in various parts of the United States, Canada, England and Australia for more than four months, it is said that the gross receipts so far have been rather disappointing. The syndicate which bought up the interest owned by the pugilists and by Rickard and Gleason paid nearly $200,000 for exclusive rights, so that in the long run it is believed that the pictures will not yield the huge fortune that was looked for. Rickard and Gleason each retained one-twelfth of the pictures, and so far each has received $17,200, it is said, although Ricard was reported some time ago to have purchased one-half of Gleason's interest. Jeffries and Johnson, therefore, were wise when they sold their interest to the syndicate for spot cash. The vigorous crusade against the pictures which began immediately after the fight undoubtedly caused a heavy loss. It was impossible to show the films in many large cities, while the fact that Johnson won kept them almost entirely away from several States. The downfall of Jeffries, too, served as a damper in other parts of the country, for it is said that the pictures did not begin to draw the money that was expected by the promoters. *Including cash paid to fighters and promoters shares, the cost of taking the pictures, transportation, shipment to foreign countries, and other expenses it is figured that in spite of some money received from various theatrical syndicates, the promoters of the films are disappointed with the general result. If Jeffries had won, however, there would have been a far different story to tell. That at least, is what "Tammany," who had the pictures through the South tells me. Even the blacks wouldn't go to see them there. Sullivan, of erstwhile heavyweight fame, laments the decay of the noble game of fistcuff. He thinks that, if by hook or crook that man, Jack Johnson, is extracted things will go on lovingly ever afterwards. Well, maybe he is right and maybe he is not. But the way to get rid of Johnson is to produce a man like the one who broke the bank at Monte Carlo. Just to think Jack Johnson has got the world deadlined in a class by himself—has mapped out an empire for himself and the rest of it. He is the one monarch for true—absolute, with no man to say nay. What do you think about that? These great big white men should be ashamed, however, of standing about holding consolation conventions and such like. Why don't they go in and whip him? That's the way to do it. Get a hump, Mr. Caucasian or else your name is perpetually Dennis—Dennis. Johnson is now being pronounced as well in mind and body but he has other trials to undergo. The latest is that theater attaches of a certain theater refused him permission toenter on the stage where he hoped to meet some of the stage people. It is said that he was also refused admission at the proper entrance. The story is in embryo yet, so it is not quite clear what it is all about. But it appears that vulgar hands were actually laid on the champion and that he was pushed ruthlessly into the street. The other version of the story is not known. We cannot conceive of a small group of men pushing Johnson anywhere, but maybe they did and maybe they didn't. Then follows the late news of a near mixup with Sullivan, the only Sullivan, the idol of other days. They came near colliding—Jack's automobile and Sullivan's taxi. They looked angrily back and shook their mental fists and resolved to further hate. * * * But wait and get the very latest that runs like this: It's no longer merely Jack Johnson, champion heavy-weight pugilist of the world. Johnson has invented a hydraulic lift or derrick, known to those of mechanical turn of mind as a "donkey." For power the device will back off the boards anything of the same nature previously placed on the market. Water, steam, electricity or anything else will run the thing, and for farm work the time-worn windmill will turn the trick. This is Jack Johnson brought down to date, maybe he has invented ahydraulic lift and maybe he hasn't. Jack will have to stand for very many things including getting arrested for casting a shadow. * * * * Now a little time on Sam Langford who is coming up, getting popular and getting the coin. Every time he yells Jack Johnson it means so much gold for him. Don't you know there are many who just want to see Jack Johnson beat, no matter who does it? And if Sam can't really beat him they still want Sam to pretend that way any old thing to worry Jack. Sam Langford, the Boston tar baby, will join Hugh McIntosh's colony of American boxers in England in the near future. Langford has received word from McIntosh that he has several matches for him in England and the darky plans to sail the beginning of the new year, Porky Flynn, the Boston heavyweight, will go with Langford. Langford has called off THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER his match with Hugo Kelly to accept McIntosh bid. Hugo Kelly, through his manager, last week in Detroit arranged the preliminaries for a bout with Sam Langford in Los Angeles Jan. 12. It will be for 20 rounds. Langford's manager in California wired the terms under which the black pugilist would fight and Kelly agreed to them. The winner will get 75 per cent of the gate receipts. CAIRO GIANTS ARE GETTING TO GETHER. Hope to Have a Winning Team Stockholders Meet. CAIRO, Ills—The Cairo Giants members and stockholders met last week, and will meet regularly hereafter. They are trying hard to start the season of 1911 with an up-to-date club. Players that can hit and play their positions and win their games are wanted. Players that will be seen Cairo uniforms this season and have already signed their contracts are Louie Thomas, short stop; Ed White third base; B. White, first base; Ranaldoph, second base; Walker, catcher; Charles Walker, pitcher; De Gregory pitch, and Pearl Head, left field and captain. Would like to hear from some good players and managers. Address Pearl Head, captain, 221% Thirtieth street, Cairo, I. J. Stephens, president and treasurer; O. G. christ, vice-president; S. Davis, secretary; W. Akers, coach. First class uniforms furnished. WILL FIGHT NEXT MAY. Side Stepping Champ Not In Line for Moran Bout. CADILLAC, Mich.—"Ad is not going to fight any one before the latter part of March. That much is certain. Ten chances to one he will not fight before May 1." With this statement from Tom Jones, manager of Ad Wolgast, lightweight champion, following an examination of Wolgast's injured arm, it is certain that Owen Moran and other lightweight candidates will have to wait some time before they get a chance at the champion. A physician carefully scrutinized an X-ray picture of Wolgast's injured arm. The break, a few inches above the wrist, is knitting well, but Jones declared it would be several months before the arm would be ready to stand the strain of a fight. THE LATEST JOHNSON DOPE. Stage Hands Bar Him at Theater Door—Was Not Permitted to Enter Front Door—Mrs Johnson Is Also Offended. CHICAGO.—Jack Johnson, Negro heavyweight champion, is nursing a big grievance here Thursday. He was "thrown out of the Lasalle theater when he entered the stage to see a friend," and when he went around to the front door, again was refused admission. Johnson's wife, who was in the house, was notified of the occurrence by the usher. She at once came out and the two drove away. Johnson's trouble came when he left the box which he occupied, to see Alex Carr, a member of the company, who had sent word to the fighter that he was too busy to visit the pugilist's box. When Johnson entered the stage door he was stopped by the doorkeeper, but the Negr brushed by. Then several stage employees took a hand and the Negro was pushed into the street. Jack Johnson and John L. Sullivan, the "daddy of them all," narrowly escaped a serious mixup Wednesday. Of course, it was not a ring encounter, nor was it an argument over subjects of the ring. It was an affair of the automobile. As the veteran and Jimmy Callahan were stepping into a waiting taxicab in front of the Congress hotel, preparatory to a "corn beef and cabbage dinner" at the latter's residence, the present champion in his big motor car swept around the corner at fancy speed. The machine skidded slightly and in righting it swung toward the perfectly innocent taxi. Jack veered the machine just in time and passed on down Michigan avenue. Johnson recognized the old-timer and waved back a greeting, but Sullivan and Callahan were too angry at the narrow escape from a shakeup to distinguish the speeder and failed to return the salute. COLORED BASE BALL PLAYERS ARE GOOD. Several Members of Chicago Teams Could Break Into Big Leagues They are as Clever as Best. CHICAGO.—Colored base ball players have of late years been so proficient playing base ball that the public has been forced to recognize and appreciate their value. Over in Cuba at the present time the Detroit players are having their troubles defeating the Cuban teams, as they have been strengthened by several of the Leland Giants of Chicago. There are several colored ball players in Chicago who if they were white would be good enough for any white ball club. Hill, the center fielder of the Leland Giants, can do anything a white player can do. He can hit, run, throw and what is could be termed a wise, heady ball player. Petaway, their catcher, is a marvel, and isone of the best throwing catchers in the business today. Joe Williams, of the Chicago Giants, could be made a wonderful pitcher. He is built very much like King Cole of the West Siders and has as much on the ball as any high class man. Petters of the Chicago Giants, were he white, could go in any league and set it on fire. Lloyd of the Leland Giants could make good. These are only a few of the great colored play- ers, and men who would positively make good. The Leland or Chicago Giants as a club could not go into either big league and make good, but they could in any other league. There are several of their players who could individually, but there are not enough of them. They are a superstitious set and have more hoodooes and ginks than the white players. WHAT SULLIVAN THINKS. Fight Game in a Bad Way—Jack Johnson Must Be Eliminated CHICAGO.—"No, the fight game is not dead yet, but it's in a very critical condition in this country. I can see but one chance for its recovery now. Just let some big, whole-hearted, honest American boy who can take a beating and give one, some rugged young fellow who cannot be jobbed and one who can see the honor of the game as well as the dollars, just let such a fellow come to the front and beat that colored man, Jack Johnson, and there is a chance then that fighting in this country will be revived." Those were the words of John L. Sullivan, the old time champion pugilist, who arrived in Chicago yesterday afternoon with his bride of a year. Both are past fifty and gray haired, but both were as happy and jolly as any young couple. Wants Blacklist for Fakers. "But in order for the fight game to prosper in this country," continued the veteran, "it must be handled as it is in England and France. The graffers and jobbers must be driven out of it. There must be a governing body in control, just such a body as governs the game of base ball i n this country today. Then when a fellow turns a 'job' or does anything crooked in the ring, he's put on the blacklist and there's no more work for him. "Such a scheme put in practical use would gain favor with the public again. There might not be the big money in it, but it would be a square sport. "No, I haven't any 'white man's hope' under cover," said the old time fighter when asked if he could name any young fellow now who would fill his ideals. "But there's always as good fish in the sea as ever were caught, and I've no doubt many a young fellow in this country could fill the bill if he could just be found. I don't know of one though, and what's more, I'm not looking for one. But if I should ever run across a fellow who I thought could fill those requirements I certainly would do all I could to help him along. "This colored fellow isn't invincible, you know. He's a great fighter and I predicted two years ago he would beat Jeffries if Jeff decided to take a chance with him. But you know when a fellow gets to the top of his profession he falls into many temptations. He finds many who are willing to buy him a drink, and he goes along for a year or two and thinks all the time he's as good as ever. Some day he'll put on the gloves and get into the ring against some clear-headed strong and well trained fellow with young blood running through his veins, and then he'll suddenly awake to the fact that his old activity and spirit have gone and he's bound to be beaten down." PRIDE OF THE BAR ROOM ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. For Scouring, Cleansing and Polishing BAR FIXTURES, DRAIN BOARDS, Sample and Premium List Free. American Metal Oream, liquid or paste. Pride of the Housekeeper, powder. Your dealer has it. If not, write us. Manufacturers The Harvey Chemical Co., La Fayette, Ind. 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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. Mr. J. H. Harvey, of Chicago, is in the city for a several weeks' stay. Bert Erys continues to improve at his home, 823 Blake street. Rev. R. V. Fortson, of Chicago, was the guest of friends a few days this week. Miss Blanche Baker, of Nashville, Tenn., is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Bessie Wills, in North West street. Mr. James K. Donnel, the blacksmith, is now phoque phoque, at his home, 710 West Tenth street. Bishop J. M. Frances will preach at St. Phillip's Church, Sunday, at 3:45 p. m. Holy communion will be celebrated at 8:45 a. m. The Young Colored Men's League will give a roller sating and dancing carnival Monday December 26, at Wonderland Winter Palace. The Ladies of St. Phillip's Guild will give a whistle party Monday evening, at the Dumas Club, for the benefit of the church. Admission, 15 cents, including tuition. At Phillips Chapel C, M. E. Church, Drake street, near West, Rev. J. L. Thompson, the pastor, will preach, Sunday, at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Subjects: "Record Conscience," "God Concluded." Special program by Literary Society, Monday, 8 p.m.; Mr. C. H. Cook, president. The American Doves of Protection elected the following officers at their last meeting: Alice M. Grysell, president; Lucy Taylor, vice president; Susie Hibbitts, financial secretary; Viola Garvin, treasurer; Mary J. Scott, chairman trustee board; Jennie Miller, chaplain. SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH. Rev. H.W. Tate, D. D., Pastor. The revival spirit is burning at this church. Mrs. Dollie Lewis, evangelist, is meeting here. The greatest religious interest prevails here now that has been known for many years. Conversions occured easily up to the holidays. On account of the revival the musicale and lecture to have been given the 15th will be held. It will be given by Rev. J. L. Thompson and wife. Subject, "Backbone." Bennett always for best Xmas photos. Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. MILL ENDS FOR EVERYBODY Ends of all wool suitings and overcoatings made to order, any style, $11.75, worth $25.00 and up. S. J. Singer & Son, 43. W. Washington st. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. H. J. Callis, Pastor. The Sisters of Charity, No. 3, at their regular meeting on at Monday night, elect the Mrs. N. A. Callis, vice president, Mrs. Delta Banks, financial secretary, Mrs. E. Roberts, recording secretary, Mrs. Delia Banks, financial secretary, Mrs. Woolford, chairman of board of directors, Mrs. Lina Cochran, chaplain, Mrs. Theresa Finley, chairman of sick committee, R. L. Brokenburr, Sunday services as usual. The pastor's subject at 10:45 a. m. will be "The Old-Time Religion." Sunday school at 12:45 a. m. the church to the Indiana Lodge of Elks, No. 104. The lodge will be present in a body. The choir will furnish special music. Bennett always for best Xmas photos. Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Another strong speaker in the person- age of judge Jasper A. Anderson in the "Meeting" Sunday, December 18, at Witerspoon U. P. Church, on the 10th floor, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Clarence Street, Judge Col Hurrah! The Union Wins! No matter where you live—or what you do—you should know all about the great UNION movement that is now in full swing. You will love laps and bounds. Over 1,000 Unions already chartered—more than 60,000 memberships issued—all grocery and supplies furnished at wholesale cost—sick, injury, accident and death benefit. You will love the before sunset on the day of final proof." See a month and up—easy to carry— 50c a month and up—easy to carry you cannot afford to stay outside—get all the facts at once. A Few Field Marshalships Open Join and you may have a Field Marshalship. Will have all benefits—also make money getting others. Burry and be first. Write for complete plans. Send 10c (coin or stamps) for the UNION JOUE-RE. We give three months with full particulars for taking out Beneficial and Protective membership with Field Marshalship. Address: The International Liberty Union of the World. 328 First National Bank Bldg., Covington, Ky., U. S. A. lins is a brilliant and forceful speaker of men. His subject will be "Men". His subject will be "Men". All men and women in Indianapolis who are interested in the advancements and uplift of the young men of their community, and who are interested in the 8 o'clock, at Bethel A. M. E. Church, to participate in the great Mass Meeting to be held in the interest of the Collegiate Basketball Association. The committee of management desire to demonstrate to the public of Indianapolis that the colored citizens are desirous of securing a permanent home and ever live there can be done by making the meeting large and representative. Let us fill the strongest and overwhelm of influential citizens have shown that they are interested in this great project. Let us put ourselves in recycles by borrowing books from the pastors of the various churches are requested to take seats on the platform. Everybody is welcome. Bennett always for best Xmas photos. Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. MILL END SALE OF WOOLENS COMES ONCE EACH SEASON. Regular $25.00 suits and overcoats made to order during this sale at $11.75. S. J. Singer & Son, 43 W. Washington st. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NOTES. A large congregation greeted the pastor last Sunday morning. The choir was in splendid form and the twenty-nine members present rendered a rare musical treat to the attentive audience. One of the members of the splendid showing which his choir is making after only six weeks' directorship. The pastor, officers and members are proud of this great choir, and the preparation for the Christmas musical program is going on with an earnestness worthy of the support which the public will be sure to give on that day. To-morrow Dr. Smythe will preach in the morning upon the topic, "The Stone Cut Out of the Mountain without a Hand." At the night service he will preach from the topic, "The Nature and Name of the choir will render new selections." Don't forget to attend the cantata, entitled "The Gensine Sanctuary, the Church, Monday evening, December 26. Every Sunday school scholar will receive at the close of the program a box of candy and a Christmas present. "The Eleventh Annual Review of the Stage will appear as usual next week through January." LIMA, OHIO. Church. Society and City Notes. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. C. H. Boyd and sister, Mrs. L. Slaughter, of Urbana, were here last week to see their sick brother, Mr. Mose Redman…Mrs. B. Black, of West Virginia, Mrs. J. Campbell, of West Virginia, Marybelle Grockett spent last week in Columbus and Springfield…Mrs. J. B. Lawns was cell to Washington C. H. by the death of, Mr. Lawns, of Columbus, Maryland, Mrs. Xmas tree and exercises at the church December 24. Free to all…Mrs. Virgil Patterson returned last week from Detroit…Mrs. Walter Bydr returned last Sunday from last week in Piqua…Rev Ferguson was in the city last week…Mrs. Emma Williams, of Piqua, lectured to a fair-sized audience of women last Monday evening, being both instructive and interesting…Mrs. Rev C. H. Young, who passed through a serious operation at the Lima hospital, performed by Dr. L. H. Murkley, of Lima, special speech at Dr. S. Bukey, Lima popular Afro-American physician, walked out of doors for the first time in nearly six weeks…The Xmas music that is being rehearsed by Mrs. H. Morin directes and pianist Mrs. W. S. Webb, violinist…The A. M. E. Church choir is preparing to have its first gathering of note, January 2. Mrs. H. Morin directes there to thrive unless every member and well-wisher contributes his time, talent and means…The Second Baptist Church had a large attendance last week, the evening subject, "Seeking Life Among the Dead," a soul-stirring service. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. were well attended. The Second Baptist Sunday is an important engagement on Xmas evening, December 24. Free to all. Welcome. DECATUR NEWS ITEMS. Special to THE FREEMAN A former pastor of St. Peter's A. M. E. Church, preached a special sermon to the young men last Sunday. They turned out in a body. His subject was, "A View of Life." He also advised the young men of the Antoine's church that he preached his sermon that "Decatur is one one the cities that few idle colored men can be found loafing on the streets....The stewardesses of St. Peter's and the ladies of the Antoine's church at Traver's Hall on the 19th. All should come out and have a good time....Mrs. Hanna Kimney has been ill for the last two weeks. She was remembered last week by the faculty of Mrs. Julia Brummell, of East Main street, entertained twenty-five ladies of the Sewing车间. Last Friday in a very elaborate manner, Mr. Lanford Clanton, of Adrian, Mr. Lanford Clanton, of Adrian, was Mrs. Thomas Cannon. "Don't fail to get a copy of the Christmas issue of The Freeman on the 24th." REMNANTS MILL END REMNANTS Suits and overcoats made to order from remnants, $11.75. Money refunded if these values can be duplicated for less than $10.00. S. J. Singer & 43. W. Washington st. COLUMBUS, MO., NEWS. Special to THE FREEMAN Luke's M. E. Church, is making strenuous efforts to get his church building in condition for the annual commencement in Marvell, devoted Christian gentleman, and well deserves the support of the community at large. He is holding his services at the church, and is visiting Robinson, of Fayette, Mo., are visiting their cousins, Miss Mamie and Agnes Robinson, ... Miss Bessy Drinkham, who Miss Jennie Schweich made a short visit to Jefferson City last week. ... You are invited to attend the literary social meeting every Friday evening. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. Special to THE FREEMAN. Grand Exalted Ruler J. Frank Wheaton, of New York; also representatives of O. V. Cato Lodge, of Philadelphia; O. V. Cato Lodge, of Wilmington; and Pride of Camden Lodge, of Camden, N. J., and over 300 members and invited guests attended the reception given at Lighthouse Lodge, of Wilmington, and Order Lodge, of their remodeled home 1207$\frac{1}{2}$ Aetic avenue, Thursday evening, December 8. The address of welcome to the Grand Exalted Ruler was delivered by Attorney snaac and the Rev. Dr. Robert aulted Ruler Wheaton and T. Titus Brown. A delicious luncheon was furnished by the Lades' Auxiliary of the Elks, and the luncheon was served by the Elk's Orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Jerome D. Jones. . . . The five-night bazaar for the benefit of St. Augustine Church opened last weekend by the Rev. Dr. Robert aulted by a large number of the members and friends of the church. The committee, of which Miss Estelle Fitzgerald was chairman, Mrs. L. L. Beveret, Miss Maud Allmond, Mrs. Seth Thomas, Miss Addie Dorsey, Miss Maud Fitzgerald and Mrs. Gardner Pinket. The tables were neatly arranged by the church. The realized for the church....Mr. Vaughn, of this city, will spend the coming holidays visiting friends in North Carolina, an environs where he will be able to Vaughn Mr. and Mrs. James Porter wish to extend their heartfelt thans to THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the lodges and friends for the kindness and sympathy shown at the time of the Travis will meet, mother, holidays Charlotte napolis, Md....Miss Emma Green has returned from a visit to friends in New York. .Mr. James Carer spent the week visiting in the town with Mrs. M. B. Anderson, of 27 North Kentucky avenue, is quite ill, as is also Ms. William illiam, of 14 North Kentucky, Miss Mary Barnes, of 14 North Kentucky, are out greeting friends after a severe case of illness. .We are making preparation to entertain the largest crowd of visitors in the town this week, and ever come to the seashore at this season of the year. Visit the local office of this publication, 1908 Arctic avenue, and get information about the places of interest and social affairs. SUIT OR OVERCOAT TO ORDER $11.75. From all wool mill end remanants. S. J. Singer & Son, 43 W. Washington st. SAULT STE, MARIE, MICH. Miss Adaline Brown and T. H. Rushon were married December 7 at 4 p. m. by Rev Ira Smith, of the Baptist Church, Macaulay, and the group formed lived Denver, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Rushon will be at home, at 224 Beaubine street, Detroit, after December 25, 1910. Mr. and Mrs. Rushon will be a merry Xmas and a happy New Year. MT. VERNON, OHIO. Election of Officers In Various Lodges. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Mrs. Joseph Flinney visited Mrs. Mamle Saunders, of Homestead, Pa. last week...Mr. and Mrs. Will Ridlout visited Mrs. James Pryor, of Belfair, and Mrs. John Browne, of Homestead, for two weeks...Mr. Joe Davis, of Pulaski, Va. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Luther, of McKinney street, and will locate in this city...Mr. and Mrs. Julius Browne, of Homestead, Mich. Mr. Roberts will work on the new court house there, and will reside at 417 Webb street while there...Mrs. Richard Burton is on the sick list...Good Hope Baptist gave away hope Browne the residence and Mrs. Edward Morris Hubbard, Monday evening, and it was well attended...Buckeye Lodge of Elks, No. 72, added eight new members to its roll Thursday evening. The lodge is doing CINCINNATI, OHIO. The Frau Frau Club will entertain with a whist party Dec. 26 at Miss Jenne Porter's residence on Court street.... Misses Will and Mabel Uller, of the Fairmount School, will attend in this city....The Kentucky Teachers' Association will hold their annual meeting atenders' court. The next social attraction will attend the next social attraction will be Dec. 30, the Dumbar Ball, Knights of Honor, 615 Central avenue....Miss Mabel Leake, one of the teachers at the Covington School, will attend at Holly Springs, Miss....Mr. Noah D. Thompson, business agent of the Tuskegee Institute, was the guest of Wm. Porter, our principal at Fairmount School. ...Miss Alice Chinn will return to Indianapolis after the holidays...Mrs. James Clark, an old Cincinnati boy, but now of Chicago, passed through the city in 1965 ago accompanied by his wife, Mr. Clark. Mr. Clark was born in Dunbun dabbling hands with old friends. ...Miss Maud Armstrong has returned from Sandusky, O., and will make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trianon, a former teacher, better known as Dick, the old sleuth, entertained his two closest friends, Mr. Ralph Williams, of Chicago, and his running mate, Detective Hall, with an elephant up in Breathitt county, Kentucky, killed quife a lot of game, among the collection was one possum, so he concluded to surprise his friends. He cooked the possum himself and telephoned the two generals, everything was in readiness. They are urging Dick to go out again soon...The opening of Mr. A. G. Rogers Cafe Dec. 11 was a grand affair. Mr. Rogers was from admiring friends of which he has made many since he has been in this city, ...Mr. E. Gathter has a very fine French touring car that he purchased while traveling in the United States, structured car and Mr. Gathter handles it with ease. A large number of out-of-port vehicles are available on Dec. 11 attending a meeting of King Solomon's Consistory No. 20, A. A. S. R. Masons. Among the visitors were W. A. Benson, of Greenville, O.; J. A. Collins, of Greenville, O.; W. B. Gordon, of Troy, O.; Wm. Bryant, of Hamilton, O.; W. B. Young, of Hilsboro, O.; W. B. Young, of Hilsboro, O.; Mrs. W. H. Thomas, wife of Rev. W. H. Thomas, D. D., formerly pastor of Brown Chapel, of this city, pow presidial, and whose residence was in the city for several days last week. While here she was entertained at lunch by Mrs. Mary Smith and Miss Ellen Bunch, of 1111 Myrtle avenue. Miss Ellen Bunch, of 1111 Myrtle avenue, convalescing after several weeks of a serious illness...Mrs. Lizzle Gales, of Lincoln avenue, Mrs. Baltimore, of Avondale, Miss Myrtle Johnson and the youngest baby of Officer Charles Miles are among the number of sick on Walnut Hills. WANTED—A good, clean colored woman or girl to do house work in family of friends. A good home preferred. Address Lowell W. Baker, P. O. Building, Ashtabula, Ohio. THE CHRISTIAN INN. Lovely furnished rooms, gas, bath, both phones, furnace heat, home privy room, door. No. 1163 Senate ave. Indianapolis, New. Phones, Old Main 8164; New 2388. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bloau's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sonyne. The price of private stamina. Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Bloan, druggest. Indianapolis Ind. All kinds of Job Work done at THE FREE- MAN cheaper than you can get it done any- where. You can be printed and printed friends visiting you call up The Freeman and let us know. Telephone Number. New 2880. Madame C. J. Walker has now thrown open her beautifully furnished home to the up to date traveling public. Her home is modern and steam heated. Best board served in family style. 640 N. West Broadway. Both phones, Main 7256, New 5322K UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 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 handsome jew name and, we will trust you. When sold send us $2.40 and we will send you watch and chain. HENRY JEWELRY CO., Dept. 480. Chicago STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with hot irons. But do it with Kink-no-more, the greatest hair straightening preparation on earth. Kink-no-more will straighten the backken 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 homesight to stay or one day on one week, but to last from six to eight months. Water not nothing else will make it kink again after it has been straightened. Kink-no-more is a wonder worker. So marvelous does it work, the cannard believes 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 scare a scalp not harmed; it will stop it from fainting; it positively removes dandruff, promotes a luxurious growth of healthy hair and keeps it soft and glossy. Remember that Kink-no-more is not a guarantee to do that is claimed for it, but we demand it. 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 of a hair. When you send registered letter, postal money order or express money order. Liberal inoculations offered to agents. Write today for special terms. Inquire 2-ceant for special terms. All agents are warranted 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 curious modes of earning a living. Hints and helps for the millions, from one A Modern Hair Store Mrs. Millie Alexander, hair dresser and man- ufacturer, carries a full line of Hair goods. Write or call 223 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Phone Old, Main 5858. CUT PRICES Fruits, Nuts, Candies, Etc., for Xmas. An up-to-date line and large variety for your selection. New Grocery S. E. Cor. 8th & Walnut Sts., Louisville, Ky. DIAMONDS AND JEWELRY Make the Best Xmas Gifts For they are a joy forever, and a lifetime remembrance of the giver I keep a first class stock of Diamonds and Jewelry and can save you at least 10 per cent as I am out of the high rent district. J.P. MULLALLY DIAMONDS AND JEWELER. 28 Monument Place 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 Established 1887. Room 4. Lombard Bld. Both phones 3298. 24½ E. Wash. St., Indianapolis, Ind. More Style More Wear More Comfort. Prices $3.50, $4 and $5 Prices $3.50, $4 and $5 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 BLOOM'S 229 E. Washington St. Phone, Main, 251. AY MORE? Quality all-wool Suit for $13 50. No extra charges y cuffs or fancy vests. See me and I you that you save a 5 spot. Wash, St. Opp. Claypool Hotel. One of a Christmas present is the session of true regard. Quality Shop' is in Men's Furnishings. If you are present to your best beau, don't fail what you want. We are located the head of the Avenue. Furnishing Goods Co., Illino s Street. GREENS! WHY PAY When Moyer can make you a nifty all-wool suit for peg top trousers, fancy cuffs or fash will convince you that you MOYER, 111 W. Wash. S. Taste in the selection of a CH highest expression of 'The Quality Has all the latest novelties in Men's contemplating making a present to look us over. We have what you right in your pathway at the head of The Carter Furnishings 159 North Illinois XMAS GR BY PAY MON make you a nifty all-wool Suit for $13 50. Top trousers, fancy cuffs or fancy vests. See will convince you that you save a 5 spot. 111 W. Wash. St. Opp. Ct. The selection of a Christmas pre- highest expression of true regal The Quality Shop latest novelties in Men's Furnishings. making making a present to your best bea- lower. We have what you want. We our pathway at the head of the Avenue. Porter Furnishing Goods 159 North Illinois Street AS GREE When Moyer can make you a nifty all-wool Suit for $13 50. No extra charges for peg top trousers, fancy cuffs or fancy vests. See me and I will convince you that you save a 5 spot. MOYER, 111 W. Wash. St. Opp. Claypool Hotel. Taste in the selection of a Christmas present is the highest expression of true regard. 'The Quality Shop' Has all the latest novelties in Men's Furnishings. If you are contemplating making a present to your best beau, don't fail to look us over. We have what you want. We are located right in your pathway at the head of the Avenue. The Carter Furnishing Goods Co., 159 North Illinois Street. XMAS GREENS! A man stands in front of a large Christmas tree. We are manufacturing and handle a full line of Christmas decorations. By ordering of us you get quick shipment and prompt delivery. Let us quote you prices now on Holly, Laurel, Evergreen, Wreathing, Southern Wild Smilax and Needle Pines, Green Sheet Moss, Mistletoe, Folding Paper Bells, Xmas Trees and Immortelles. We can ship goods within 250 miles of Indianapolis. Bash's Seed Store 141 North Delaware Street, Main 5721. New 2885. Indianapolis. You ne KITC ou need You need a KITCHEN HEATER. It will keep your kitchen warm cheaper than by any other means. It burns any kind of fuel except gas. You can use coke, or coal, or wood. It will heat the irons for ironing, and do some of your cooking. This will enable you to use your gas range all winter to do your baking, roasting and broiling. Payable $1.00 down and only $1.00 a month. Come and see the kitchen heater at the office of BLOOM'S 229 E. Washington Street. Phone, Main, 251.