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Begin the New Year Right by sending in your back Subscription to The F eman. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER LAWYER HUESTON LEADS BELLE TO ALTAR Collector-to-be-Gottrill Coming Treasury Auditorships to be Abolished-Doings in Social and Theatrical Circles. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 28.—This week the beautiful spirit of "Peace on earth and good will toward men" has pervaded the atmosphere of the nation's capitals, positing a positive appeal. Political and journalistic asperities have felt the softening influence of the Christmas cheer, and the acerbities that are wont to surround the emplrepresent school problem are echoed down the corridors of time since the wise men say the star in the East. "Tis 'ye merrie Christmas tide' leading up to the hour of the proclamation," one is alive to the promise that 1911 may bring with right living and high thinking. The town has been full of holiday guests. Social events of ebery type are occurring, from the diamond tharas to the simple, but significant postcard. There have been marrying and giving in marriage galore. Good things to eat and beware of, obsessing the cost of new homes, and for the present the cost of living has been forgotten. We old good-bye to 1910, asking that our omniscient friend wipe away our ain't nothing correspondent to give everybody a square deal. For the many who have stood by us, we extend the "glad hand" of gratitude, for the few that have cast our own misfortune as evil and dealt in unhappiness, we grant a full and free pardon. "No harm done." We write 1911 with courage and cheerfulness. May the year be to our readers at the end of this blessings of Him who is mighty and almighty: Lawyer Hueston Leads a Charming Washingtonian to the Altar. William Clarence Hueston, one of Kansas City's abstest and most influential barristers, surprised the bodyguard at the bar by his surprise the bodyguard at the Wednesday evening Miss Jennie Robinson, one of Washington's fairest and most popular young ladies. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Rey J Hurst, financial officer at A.M. Merrill, the portors of the financial headquarters, 1541 14th street N. W. Those present were Mrs. Robinson, mother of the bride; Mrs. Hurst, the Hurst; Prof. W. H. Richards, of Howard University Law School, and Isaac Hathaway, the sculptor, who acted as witnesses; and Benoni P. Hurst. The happy couple and they start out in life with the best wishes of a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hurston left immediately after the ceremony for their home in Kansas City, Mr. Lewis May Yet "Land" in a Good Beth. The friends of United States District Attorney William H. Lewis, not satisfied with the indisposition of the Department, was not content to make a place for him. He was not a member of the United States District Attorney this week in his behalf. The white house and the offices of Attorney General Wickersham have been invaded by a determined delegation, and it was made a rule that the office of the Secretary of the Department will not give the promised 10-minute time to do something equally good, the stones of Boston would rise up in imagination and the echoes would be in the air of the whole country. The most important is the country, where the more than 100 other 10-minute places are in large numbers. Massachusetts rallied to Mr. Lewis in a manner that must have made the eloquent counsel for us proud of the part of the country, with his first pair of long trousers and a large set of the other 10-minute phalanx, were the Negro press and the loyal colored Republicans who helped to place the administration at the head of the patronage table in 1908. It is given to the public that the people of the country in this time, there may be one created soon, since of the closing out of a certain class of people, the public has the right to case now on their final consideration the job does not resign, a transfer may be effected, or another place, of equal dignity and salary may be found for Mr. Lewis. The public is no doubt in the minds of the thinking that he is the most dent Taft meant what he said when he arrived to name Mr. Lewis. He is too bad a man to indulge in campaign bunches. To probably did not count on the public to have the time to develop the development that it was finally discovered. It is expected that the customary "Taft diplomacy" will ultimately bridge over difficulties and that Mr. Lewis will be given a satisfactory assignment. Are the Treasury Auditorships to Be Abplished? If the announced plans of the "Economy inquiry" are carried out, there is a likelihood that the auditorships of the Treasury will be filled by four to five auditors, drawing a salary of each. One of them is Mr. Rubb W. Tyler, who will account the accounts of the Navy Department, and formerly known as the "Fourth Auditor," M. O. Chance, auditor for the Post-Office Department, usually called the "Sixth Auditor," as a cost as an accountant and rigid economy. mist, has been made secretary of the Inquiry Commission, and will work at the white house in connection with secretary to President Norton, until the body is able to report its report as to the effect that economies can be affected. It is said that when the offices of the several auditors are dispensed with, the auditing of the government will come under one general establishment. It is to be made clear that the government by which the present auditors will be retained in the service as deputies, Mr. Tyler has made a model official, and by strict attention to his duties, has saved the government thousands of dollars. It is also important to the government to hold on to business men of the Ralph Tyler type. Movements of the Stage People. Miss Minnie Brown, the New York prima donna, is filling an engagement in Baltimore. By special request she will attend the New York's meeting of the Y. M. C. A. at the New Howard. A concert tour for Miss Brown is talked of upon the completion of her 'cell studies in this city. John Rucker, the "Alabama Blossom," and the "Down in Dixie" Minstrels are booked for all next week at the Howard, opening at the New Year's matinee Monday. The company is said to emerald for its Northern tour of metropolitan cities. "Black Patt's Troubadours" are scheduled for the week of March 6 at this house. The Hiwatha is presenting the Musical Seminoles, T. Spencer Finley and a number of new motion picture reels for the Christmas season. Susie Sutton, Henson and a fine bill are "turning em away nightly" at Ford Dabney's. Negro Daily to Be Launched in Baltimore. A movement to establish a Negro daily is taking shape in Baltimore. The prime mover in the new venture is Hugh E. Macbeth, the energetic and opulent man, who is said to be enjoying great prosperity. A capital of $100,000 will be raised to float the paper and plant, and it is stated that already a large portion of the money is in sight to be taken up by the Negro daily is to be a strictly business proposition, and will have a staff commensurate with the most rigid demands of the times. The paper is to cover Baltimore. The Negro daily will be published in the afternoon. Mr. Macbeth expresses himself as confident that the movement will be a success. The News in Brief Joseph H. Douglass, the eminent violinist, is spending Christmas at home, after a successful tour of the South. He was well received in Texas and other States. The testimonial banquet in honor of Editor J. H. Murphy, of the Baltimore Journal, will be held on January 30 in Baltimore. Five hundred invitations have been issued and the function is to be the "biggest ever." A trainload of Washingtonians will be in charge of the arrangements. He was in town Monday, in the interest of the project, and met with much encouragement. The movement for the establishment of the society known as "The Friends of Africa" is strongly indorsed by the leaders to the capital. The meeting of those interested in the reclamation of the Dark Continent will be held in Tuskegee about the middle of January. H. J. Capehart has succeeded Ralph W. White as secretary to Congressman Hughes, of West Virginia. Mr. White has gone to his native State, West Virginia, to practice law. The senior class of Howard University, College of Pharmacy has elected him as president. Raymond H. Murray, president; Virginia R. Washington, vice president; Eva V. Mundel, secretary; Leonard Barnhill, assistant secretary; Harry Clarke, treasurer; Houston S. Schweick, sergeant-at-arms. The Hotel Hudson has been placed in the hands of a receiver. M Street High School, the Abby Simmons School and the Frederick Douglass School, all located on adjoining lots, are to have a central heating plant. Col Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, will be this week and his respects to the President. The INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1910. mother of Colonel Johnson is reported to be still very low at the Atlanta homestead. Colonel Johnson has the sympathy of his many friends in his hour of trouble. Mrs. B. P. Brownley, of Charleston, W. Va., has been a friend of her sister, Miss Mary E. Meriwether, of B. E. Henderson, of the public schools. Thomas Nelson Page, in a recent address to the Governor of M. A. method of treating the problem of moral uplift among colored young men. J. Ellis Barker, of London, England, who is making extensive investigations on the race problem in America, is to visit Hampton and Tuskegee, as typical examples of the question, and expects to look in at the National Religious Training School, carried on by Dr. J. E. Sheard, at Durham, C. C., where he will be instructed in institutional training the spiritual side is emphasized in connection with industrial features. BALTIMORE—Surrounded by his wife and nine children, John H. Murphy, managing editor of the Afro-American Ledger, incubated seventh birthday at the age of 433 on the Avenue. During the day a large number of persons called to wish the veteran quill-driver Murphy a happy birthday, a native of this city and educated in private schools here, Mr. Murphy has long been prominent in racial affairs here, and is most notably as a man baf his age. His success in running the Afro-American Ledger for the past fourteen years has made him a leading voice in the future of Negro journalism and he will shortly move his plant into larger quarters. Eutau street corner of Hill avenue. Eutau street corner of a number of long-contemplated improve- STEPHE 140 STEPHEN BELL Mr. Stephen Bell is a Louisville boy who, having passed through life common and high schools of the city, went to Philadelphia's 1890 and took a special course in mathematics with a view to becoming a teacher of that branch of science. He began teaching school in this city in 1893. After five years' experience as a pedagogue, he entered the revenue service as storekeeper and guager, which ments to the Afro-American Ledger....Over 1500 poor children had their hearts gladdened last Saturday morning when the annual Christmas treat of the Colored Empty Stocking and Fresh Air Circle was given at the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church. Addresses were delivered by Councilman Harry S. Cummings, Rev. J. A. Holmes and others. The little ones were given clothing, toys, stockings filled with candy and other things to delight them. Miss Ida R. Cummings is president of the circle....The deal has been finally ratified by which the Payne Memorial M. E. church secures the handsome property of a white Methodist congregation for $41,700. Rev. P. W. Wortham is pastor of the church. Mr. M. G. Wing entertained Capt. P. R. Ashford, his father-in-law, at a stag dinner. The guests were John Cook, Jim Cook, Langham Jackson, Louis Schicken-joe Jouwley, George Wadey, Harry Pollard, Dudley Seebre, Odis Burnett. The evening was beautifully passed with the able Mr. John Cook as toastmaster. Mrs. Chas. Rice left for Chattanooga, Tenn. to spend the holidays with her daughters. Miss Mandy Willis left for Chicago to spend the holidays. Mrs. Alice Garnett is visiting her daughter, Mrs. C. P. Stockade...Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Ashford, of Louisville, Ky. are guests of their daughter, Marme Wing, at West Baden, Ind. ...Mr. and Mrs. George Waddy entertained Mr. and Mrs. P. Ashford, Mrs. M. W. Ming, W. Wotter, Mr. Ed. Rodgers, and Misses Emma Ashford and Lula Burka at dinner Christmas day...The joint Christmas tree of the K. of P.'s, the A. M. E. church, of Special to THE FREEMAN. WEST BADEN, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN French Lick, and the First Baptist church of West Baden, was quite a success. The first program was rendered by the children of both Sunday schools. Beautiful presents were given to many parents and friends were also the recipients of many valuable presents. JEFFEBRSONVILLE NOTES Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. William Sparks, of Logansport, Ind., will visit relatives in Indiana, in which Arthur J. Skeats, the father, will spend the holidays with his mother, Mrs. T. B. Blakemore.....Miss Mattie J. McClellan has gone to Chicago to spend Christmas vacation with her brother, Mrs. Rossetti, the mother. Mr. Frank Bender has gone to Indianapolis to visit relatives and friends.....Mr. Joseph Welch, our enterprise dealer in junk and second-hand furniture, has opened a skating rink at the Indiana State Fair. Mr. J. Jr., the local agent for The Freeman, met with a painful accident last Tuesday evening by being accidentally shot through the hand by a "bobert." The attack was favorable condition.....Miss Jessie D. Lee has gone to St. Louis, Mo., to visit her sister, Mrs. Dr. Oliver Holloway.....Fire destroyed a cottage on Missouri avenue last night, night belonged to Dr. Welch. John was returned Franklin, of the M. E. church, and Rev. Rev. Kelly, of the A. M. E. church, were handsomely-remembered by their respective congregations on Monday night in the church. The other churches to do likewise by their pastors later in the week....On Sunday evening the members of Jericho Chapter, O. E. S. assembled at the Illinois Avenue church to hear a sermon by Rev. John Collier. The chapter was present in a body and many Marons were in attendance. The chair of the venue church after church good music was ceptible sermon, a silver offering of $12 was raised.....Prof. C. P. Skinner, who N BELL. position he now holds. He has been state grand secretary of the N. B. F. for a decade, and at each election for that office he seldom has any opposition. In 1981 he beat, wood and Miss Noreen Kinkead, of Indianapolis, and after a most beautiful wedding in that city they came to-Louisville to reside. They are blessed with three children and have a happy home. Mrs. Bell spends much of her time in society and charitable duties. she has charge of the school at Tell City, passed through the city en route to Memphis, Ind. to spend the Christmas holidays, which resides there. Get The Freemason of W. Frank Taylor, 344 Ohio avenue. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Christmas exercises of the Trinity M. E. Sunday school of Muncie were held at the Church Monday night, December 25. The program consisted of a canon, a recitation, and a production by Mrs. Pearl Ovelton. The exercises were enjoyed by all present, and the children made merry with them by the children in Grey, primary teacher, and Mr. W. H. Robbins, superintendent...Miss Dessert Otland has returned home from a pleasant visit with relatives in Cabin Creek and an up to date barber shop on Broadway. Mr. Jim Robinson, of Jim Music Hall, Baltimore, Md., with the assistance of his manager, Howard Morton, is preparing to entertain the resident, and visit Prof. Shout Blake, pianist; John Wolter, traps, cafe, Chas, Knight and Geo Schley, mixologists. .. Mr. Eddie Myers, steward of the Middle Section club will also be his co-owner of the holiday box. In an event for all his friends and visitors, Miss Virgile Johnson and Billy Simms, entertainers, Profs. Al Demby and Blake, pianists. Mortie Brown, mixologist. MUNCIE, IND. BALTIMORE, MD. THOMPSON'S NAT NEWS BUREAU WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 27—Mr. J. R. Hermann, a professor of history and quarters temporarily in this city, has come from his home in London, England, to study some of the political, social and cultural issues of the past. He is taking an especial interest in the race problem, and has made it a point to meet all of our representative citizens and the various types and the churches, the hospices and the homes of every class of colored people, so numerously found in the past. He is finding the race question a highly fascinating one, besides offering a field for much serious missionary work, and will be interested in the work of States in search of stories and experiences of an intensely human character that will throw light upon a dark sub- terranean world. Observations in a publication of some kind Mr. Barker is a gentleman of the highest culture, easy of approach, an earnest seeker after the whole truth, and possesses a wonderfully magnetic personality, with an open-minded approach to political and economic writers, and is the author of "Great and Greater Britain," "Modern Germany," "The Rise and Decline of the Netherlands," "British Socialism, and other works which are not widely known," and has been published both in England and in America. Several of these have been translated into Japanese. His booklet on "Free Trade and Protection" has been sold in England more than a quarter of the copies he has been reprinted in this country by the United States Senate as an official authority on this great subject. Our representative saw Mr. Barker and asked him for a questionnaire, and Mr. Barker readily conceded to this request. He said in part: As an English Writers Sees the Race Problem. "We people in Europe do not understand the race problem, and we do not know the colored people, for the simple reason that we are not any 'colored' people in Europe. "In London, where I live, there are only a few hundred colored students in our school, and to the United States, my prejudice against the colored people was as great as that of any Southern planter. My prejudice against your race, as I believe the prejudice of a boss, is that you are more prone to gruminate than to ill ill. I had been told in the books and papers published in Europe that the colored people were a race of barbarians and savages, and were a worthless set of people, dressed in rags, working a day or two during the week, and loafing during the rest of the day. We were idle, diseased and vicious. So I imagined that all of them lived in slaves and allys and that the aristocracy of the race consisted of waiters and railway workers. I had been told that the colored people only played at science; that their doctors and lawyers were charlatans. I was not aware of the racial difference in race were even worse than pure Negroes; that the mulattoes had lost the primitive virtues of the Negroes and had acquired all of the vices of the whites. Mr. Barker's Eyes Are Opened. "and I was perfectly amused when I discovered how greatly the colored people were different from the white people, and spent a considerable amount of time with colored people and have met many who are highly cultivated. I have found that among your race you have excellent law and surgeons." "I have been over a large number of your elementary and higher grade schools and colleges and over Howard University, and I have admired the earnestness of your children and your children try to improve their minds and to raise themselves. In your night schools I have found old men and women, former slaves, who are anxious to learn things and to learn about the homes of many colored people and I have found them cozy, comfortable, elegant, and peopleled by happy and harmonious families. I have been struck by the enormous program of education. But a few years ago the colored race was living in the stone age; today it has begun to live in the age of electricity. I made the acquaintance of some colored boys who have a wireless telephone and a roof of their parents' houses, and who talk to one another by maraconnograms. Wherever I have loked I have found evidences of the most remarkable progress of the children. The Negroes Case Stated and Mr. Bar- The Negro's Case Stated and Mr. Bar key's Plan of Salvation "Having been over many of your institutions and through many of your homes and having talked to many of your most prominent people and to a host of others, I have come to the conclusion that there ought to be a bright future for the colored race. I have come to the conclusion that the colored race has presented very largely because it is not known. I have come to the conclusion that the nemies of the colored race would change their views and their attitude if they could see what I have seen. "Therefore, I wish to take them over the road which I have travelled. If the colored people of the country are ready to help me, I am willing to put their case, honestly and fearlessly, before the authorities. If I do not intend to write a book in the ordinary way on the race problem. Too many books have already been written and their value is small, because each individual gives only the views of one single individual. We have ill-defined world to the homes and institutions of the colored people and, so to say, personally introduce the civilized world to the best among them. This single-handed" said Mr. Barker. "If the colored people wish me to help them, they must enable me to help them. They must supply me with the necessary man and woman who reads these lines write to me in case of Prof. Kelly Miller, Howard University, Washington, to wish your people to give me their views of the colored people to tell me of their successes and of their sufferings. I want to know of their opportunities, lost and gained, and to learn the methods by which they have achieved their wonderful results. Human Documents Must Tell the Ne- Documents Life Story. "I require human documents," declared Mr. Barker. "I do not wish to write merely of the sufferings and successes of the colored race in general terms, but to supply human documents. I wish to ill- describe the sufferings of the colored individual cases. I want to be able to show that one man who, maybe, was born a slave, raised himself up to opulence by hard work and thrift; that another who was born a slave, raised himself up to opulence at scientific eminence by his own unaided efforts. I wish to tell the world of the sufferings and complaints of the colored people in their own words, as in the hospitals, law, lynchings and general treatment. "I require not only facts, but pictures. Let your readers send me any photograph you want, or the public see. I would like the civilized to see the best types of the colored people and give pictures of their homes, their schools, their churches and other uplifting images of them. I want them to be colored people at play, at church, and in their social gatherings. If your readers will supply me with that information, I will make sure you done them. If they do not I shall not publish anything on the race problem. It is for your readers to say whether they wish me to put their case before the European publisher not. This shall be glad to have the information they have given me well as the newspaper men of the race to call general attention to this movement and urge their constituents to send responses at once along the line indicated." Booker T. Washington, "The World's Greatest Orator." "Have you met Dr. Booker T. Washington?" our representative asked Mr. Barber. Yes," responded Mr. Barker. "I have met him and spent several very profitable hours in his company. I have found him one of the ablest and the most intelligent men I have ever met. He is as sharp as a gun. He is very well known, and has a common sense and eminently statesmanlike views. I have had the pleasure of hearing him speak at the dedication of the Service. He has been a Howard University student for years. He has ever heard on a similar occasion. I think that he is, perhaps, the greatest orator living. I, any rate, he is the best man ever. He has been a Howard University student for years. He has, and he has the mode of a great man, and he has the mode of a great man. He is a credit to your race, and his life and work should be an inspirational experience. He has made a great deal of color. Praise of the most extravagant nature has not been able to spill him, because he is genuine all the way through. He has made a great deal of the goodwill, and he has not turned him from the upward and onward course his genius has marked out as correct. While others are indulging in complaints and reciting embitters, he has made a great deal of the goodwill, and he has a race on solid ground. The future will prove the wisdom of this epoch-making man and bring him the full measure of the great success of his work. He has made a very remarkable mental and moral force. My impression of the colored people on the whole has been eminently favorable. If he has made a very remarkable mental and moral force, he has made a very remarkable material. I shall be in a position to put their case prominently before the world. I am eager to get on to Hampton, the place that gave Booker T. Washington the basic training, and T. Tuskegee, the achievement that has made him international fame." SPARTANSBURG. S. C. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Freeman can be found at Freeman's big show repair factory every month, and his firm repairs gotten together some of the best talent that can be found among the race, and the show is known as the Thompson Colored Players. They have with them T. M. Wright, one of the best trick cyclists most cyclists, because he is a machinist and makes all his trick wheels.... The Freeman is the talk show shop of Bob Smith and Frank Spearman take it. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Mr. A. H. James, of Yazoo City, who has been in Hot Springs for three months for his health, is improving, also his friend, W. M. Jones, of Detroit, Mich., is here for the season....The manager of the St. Louis Giants is here securing a win. Mr. Johnson, Jack Johnson's brother left this week to spend Christmas with his family at Chicago. SHIFFIELD, ALA. The Emancipation Proclamation celebration, Monday, January 2, 1911, at the First Baptist church, from 2:30 to 7:30 Mr. George Pulom, of Memphis, is in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Elia Carter.....Mr. Charles Wallace.....Mr. George Pulom will be married to Miss Emma Wilson.....Mrs. Elia Carter and Mrs. Carrie Anderson spent a few days in Memphis last week.....Mr. James Jones lost his infant child last week. Majors' Melange. Written by Dr. M. A. Major, of Chicago, III. The Negro is dressing himself to death, while the peasant foreigners are flocking to this country, pre-empting land far away from the railroad lines, knowing full well that ere long when the settlements are thickly populated, railroads must build to them to market their produce. These foreigners soon become the land barons of hundreds of sections throughout the great West. In a few years they take on all the forms of civilized Americans, build cities and become great merchants; and when they come to the city the American Negro, whose occupation is to black boots, and wait on tables to make money with which to dress his fools to death, has to suffer the flings of his own outrage, by lack of judgment and forever self-condemning as a hirling. ter for those who have means to avail thems ery classical degree a But a man who is no along professional line neering (to many by pacity already have at find the trades school demic foundation quit any purpose. It is s that those who accompany in winning their way of lands, homes and did it with only the c Thousands of the most are unable to read or these frugal common-place, successful Neg vided a way for their daughters to reach the arships in the best co Strange indeed that the Negro can not look far enough into the future to see his own possibilities, when effort well directed has done so much for the peasant classes of Europe who swarm into this country. Of course there is some excuse. The same old excuse worn threadbare since his coming into citizenship. He is so race conscious that he himself fails to take himself seriously, life seriously, or anything seriously but his color. The Negro must take himself back to the farm; the city can get along fairly well without him. Will he do this? Will he, acting upon "the call of the wild," listen to the kind entreaties of the forests; go where nature will give him reward in ten-fold ratio for his seeming sacrifice? Can he retrace his steps, considering that the failure that stares him in the face is the result of his easy satisfaction and foolish imitation of the rich and cultured? The Negro emerged from slavery a servant it is true, but that should not condemn him to a life of servitude, but rather should it furnish strong incentive to strive for a nobler ideal. The great social problems of today are merging with the conditions that bring wealth or poverty. About these great problems bristle imputations of greed or willingness to slave for the mere idea of existence. "Life is real, life is earnest." The Negro on the farm is making hay while the sun shines. The fifty or sixty banks controlled by the Negro are fortified by the Negro farmers. Recently eighty thousand white farmers have left the United States and gone into the snowy forests of Canada, restless and determined to get wealth out of the soil. Moderate getting along would not suffice. Life mean very much to the Caucasian, and he will stop at nothing until nature pays him in large bountiful yields of grain. Hence wealth. All Alaska is teeming with emigrants, seeking wealth. Mining, blasting through the ice in mad determination to find gold, silver and copper is going on. Thousands have died on the way in rapturous prospect of a luck find—shivering, freezing, dying—lusting for hidden treasure, risking life, lost in the glaciers and avalanches of snow in search for riches, while the American Negro is freezing over a redhot stove, anxiously obeying the tricky mandates of inertia, as if he was tied to a tree. He is indeed tied to a tradition that makes men of effort and constructive power master over him, as truly as if he yet arose at five in the morning, marched at the orders of the labor boss, trudging out a long, weary insignificant, trifling existence. City life is condemning the race to all forms of diseases to which the white man is heir, and were never known among the Negroes a century ago. Tuberculosis has laid her civilized fingers, cold with the moisture and claminess of death, upon hundreds of thousands of the race, unused and not innured to sedenital life. The city has pointed with its immoral finger to the graveyards of racial hopes. The city teeming with its power of inviting loveliness, and is buet a great wicked ocean mirage, tempting the race on to racial destruction. The gaudy glass of fortune only strikes the vurgar eye, the praise that is worth ambition is attained by sense alone, and dignity of mand. The Negro in his condemned life of poverty dresses as if to insult the rich and might, but poverty stricken fool that he is, blasphemes decency, abuses all that is sensible, and outrages his own parterty, condemning the children of his own blood to lives of misery and woe, struggling to make people believe he is comfortable in life when he is cramping to death from the horrors of self-condemnation, the laughing, easily satisfied joker of all the ages since Adam. It is an old, true maxim that "an idle mind is the devil's workshop." There is some reason in the above to conclude that the idler must be the devil himself. People of staid and settled notions know that it is dangerous to have nothing useful to do. Innocent and helpless unsuspecting commit follies they would not think of if only they had been kept busy. "Idleness leads to vice." Strange is it not? Why should it not lead to goodness? Let us see; we are as individuals so hedged about with evil, and beseigned on every hand from without as within that the human inclination is frail and too weak a staff to lean upon. Temptation to do wrong is stronger than heart prompts to do right. Opposing forces of conscience seldom, if ever, hardly can manage to overcome the invitation of the ocular senses, and therefore we become carried away by the visual, rather than held in check by the sensible. Of course for those in whom every right principle has been deeply grafted the monarch of courageous right thinking, acting and speaking rules even on his throne. This is what we call true culture, but true culture is indeed a vtry rare article among the masses. * * * The Tuskgeege idea is gaining ground in every part of the civilized world. All freely admit that it is bet- 2 * * * . ter for those who have the time and means to avail themselves with every classical degree among scholars. But a man who is neither ambitious along professional lines or civil engineering (too many by far lacking capacity already have attempted it) will find the trades school with its academic foundation quite sufficient for any purpose. It is strange indeed that those who accomplish the most in winning their way in accumulation of lands, homes and bank holdings did it with only the crudest learning. Thousands of the most advanced ages are unable to read or write, and yet these frugal common-sense, commonplace, successful Negroes have provided a way for their sons and their daughters to reach the highest scholarships in the best collages of America. The Booker T. Washington idea is sufficient for ninety-eight per cent. of the race, while the Dubois idea is only fit for the two per cent. of the race; and this two per cent is dependent for patronage on the ninety-eight per cent. The question might be asked, which is the better, that which provides life and maintenance for the entire race, or that which makes a dependent element of two per cent, who must get all that life offers them from the ninety-eight per cent? Nobody protests against the youth of ambition and aspiration. Et him work his way to the stars, but how about the plodding youth whose hands are better to work with than his brains; and he is innumerable? Argument has long ceased; it has been decided that he who builds a house or runs an engine is as needful in our body social as the brain discoverer who makes men think by merely turning the crank of his phenominal brain. It is said that a scholar shipwrecked and stranded on a rock would starve to death commencing with the stars he could call by name, but a mechanic would chisel himself a mansion out of that rock, plant a garden or build himself a ship. We are living the age of mechanics and inventive genius. Note the revelation of the automobile, the aeroplane, the dirigible balloon, the motorcycle; and what is now on the way, the autoplow, the autoreaper, autotherheser and autocultivator. Look into the near future at human transportation above the clouds. This is all marvelous, but it is the dream of the mechanic realized. Not the project thought out of the great world brain wonders. Now if this is the age of machinery, which is revolutionizing the civilized world, it is indeed sensible to encourage the youth of the race to study mechanics, else how can the Negro ever hope to keep in the procession of the world's progress if he has only the ability to wonder at the marvelous construction of power-making machinery, mines the prowess and inventive genius which is multiplying the wealth of other races by leaps and bounds. The "intellectuals," as Dr. Washington calls them, are straying farther and farther away from the practical truths of the universe and demonstrating with each passing day their absolute ignorance in dealing with the practical things of life. The automobile business of America alone reaches the billion-dollar mark. The fitting up machinery of myriads of small factories cannot supply the great demand. The iron and brass workers and the forgers of iron and the woodworkmen are working overtime at huge compensation; and as it appears, the "intellectuals" would protest against the Negro becoming expert in mechanics, so that he may receive union prices, which are far above living wages. They seem to offer no complaint against the scholar with nothing else to do but barber and black the white man's boots and wait on tables in some third-grade hotel. Ere long the Negro machinist will be making automobiles, operating small fitting-up factories, building aeroplanes and motorcycles. It is only but natural in the great march of progress that the Negro mechanics should do this. Let the Negro accomplish that which will give him a surer, safer and saner existence, and the brain wonders will find a better market for the best thought they can produce. The "Big Nigger" is not very much of a race asset. Whenever he gets so big that he gets lonesome when out of the company of the fourth-rate white man, and finds Negroes uninteresting in anything, he has just about outlived his days of usefulness; and the sooner he dies the better it will be for the race. This all applies to that class of men and women who are able to pass muster and be white when among white people, and who try to lead Negro society among their own race. The Negro is not what no ought to be, parading under the disguise which accident has wrought. Every Negro should be dark of complexion, that they are not should be regarded in the light of decency and honorable birth—their misfortune, if not their fault. The horrible taint fixed in the blood by some licious scoundrel should be thought of as some kind of infamy, and not regarded as a blessing. Race standards and race ideals are ever to be sustained. The big Negro studies French, Spanish, German and other languages in order that he may be taken for white; that is all very well. It would be creditable indeed if all of them should do this, that the Negro could be freed of some such obliquity. Then their moral turpitude would not be charged up to the colored man The load which we, as a race of people, have to carry is heavy enough at best; yet when the sins of the white father are visited upon his half-white children unto the third and fourth generation, it would seem like adding insult to injury to accept the uncanny race morsel without a protest. While treating this subject with a THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. pointed history, we might as well add this to remind the African M. E. church and African M. E. Zion general conference that it is an infamous curse put upon the Negro to elect Negroes to the bench of bishops, who are frequently taken for white men, and who draw the color line on black preachers. Such has been the case and is now; but these churches should see to it that it may never happen again. It is all right to follow the teachings of a higher civilization, but it is well to be positively certain that the higher civilization teachers are not fakirs. Meanwhile the followeds should strive to find some positive goodness in themselves to add to the sum total. He who lives a clean life pays his debts, keeps his mouth and tongue free from the sloshy gossip that injures his neighbors, tells the truth, and lives up squarely to the Golden Rule is doing about all that can reasonably be requested on this mundane sphere. The Negro can ill afford to copy after the general trend of immorality of those who choose to call themselves the superior race. Hell will be no hotter to the Negro than to the white hace in the other world, but it will be several degrees hotter for him in this one. Public sentiment and opinion are wholly in the hands of the white race, and this dispenser of charms is very frail when it chooses to give out blessings, where curses will satisfy a better purpose for those deeply concerned. JACKSON. TENN Special to THE FREEMAN. Dr. W. D. Holder, Jackson's leading dentist, Polite and courteous treatment at St. Louis, Mo., is in the city's Free of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city after eight years absence. Friends all glad to see him. Miss Louella Hicks is going to spend this. Ximate holiday is his first to be among friends... Miss Rosa Lee Cartright is spending the holidays in Cairo, Ill., the guest of Mrs. Geo. Knight. ... Mr. Neal of Brother is continuing to go to the city and is very large number of people left the city to attend the conference at Memphis Napiers' pool room is still doing fine business. Mr. Mr. Holder is left the house number to bring back with him a wife from Little Rock, Ark. The Freeman wishes him much joy... Mr. Lloyd Warner and Miss Lillian... Butler are the best� men who are the most Sikes was buried Monday... North Jackson certainly has some classy young ladies, the swellest in the city. . . C. J. Reid has moved his pool room across the house and is in the city. Mr. Holder is a good man. Mr. Holder is a police officer, the barber, certainly is a polite little fellow here of late. What's the trouble with you, Mr. ... Miss Chopper is the most close to the people's drug. Store... Miss Shellie Clarke is able to be out again after a severe cold, and we are glad to hear her voice again in the choice of the house. The first time I was in the city, I will show to their new building, 217 College street ... Walter J. Reid and Johnnie Edwards sends best wishes and Merry Christmas to Essie Williams and the Kimmel Family Foster and the Brown's Lots of girls lose their beaus now. Oh, yes, near Christmas... Miss Ida Mosley, of this city, certainly is one swell little lady. Mr. Holder is a good man. Mr. Holder is so close friends. Glad to see you all so... Mr. G. W. Fitzgerald still barbers at the same old place and has not lost a pound... Music furnished for the home and was at all. He's a cardboard and Freeman Orchestra, headquarters C. J. Reid's Pool Room. All the performers can be found at around on College street at C. J. Reid's place. He has been the most well known with The Freeman... If you wanted to hear all the latest news and your business and everybody else's business attended to, visit the barber shops and place was not a lot of time. He sent, and can set a hot stove to sit by. There are... W. S. Brown and W. J. Reid, the old reliable show men, expect open. It is the most common one of the old people. C. J. Reid is one of Jackson's prominent business men is on the sick list, but is improving... Mr. Frank Jackson, of the Smart Set, stopped over with Reid and Edwards while playing here. The St. Louis Store, more market. Fresh meats of all kinds... Mr. Ace Webb is in the city again. SHERMAN, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Royal Comedy Co., all home talent, will make their appearance with Mr. Marshall Royal as manager. The following named person constitutes the company, J. McKenzie, Mr. McKenzie, Emory J. Douglass, Mrs. Cleo Perry, Misses Johannes Eetterman, Hazle Smith, Miles Southern, Somers McKenzie, Stewart, Ed. McKenzie, Davis, June Keilford, Chas. Berry, Joe Huntley, Clifford Clark, Harvey Rhoades, Goo W. Bates. The orchestra consists of the musicians, John McKenzie, Douglass, Earnest Johnson and Franklin Sullivan...Mr. Jesse Hunt, the affable and accomplished head waiter at the Blinkenburg Hotel, Mr. James Hunt, the trip to Hot Springs, Ark...Dr. D. W. Porter, Messrs. P. W. Carpenter and James Franklin, Jr., and Prof. Ned S. McKenzie. The orchestra is from Mexico, where they go to the state of Chiapas to look after some land business for the American-Mexico Colored Colonel Gustavo C. Alvarez, the handsome skillet crew: Messrs. Jesse Hunt, waiter; Nallie E. J. Jefferson, captain of the waiters, Messrs. Dorey Hawkins, waiter, Messrs Dorey Hawkins, Eugene West, Chas. H. Harris, Wesley Lawrence, Sam Lackey, Johnny Chinn, Fred Mitchell, Wayman Hodges., Mr. Dovey Hawkins, Mr. Dovey Hawkins, the Freeman will be on sale at M. G. 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Give a Ball de Canter at Coliseum An nex. A Most Brilliant Affair. By Sylvester Russell. The greatest ball of modern times, the Ball de Canter, the railroad men's ball of Chicago and everywhere, took place at Coliseum Amex Thursday evening, December 16, 2014. The social crowd assembled to do honor to the occasion and dance to the floating music of Garfield Wilson's orchestra. The hall was nicely set out with potted plants and a large mirror placed at one side of the center and were also plenitively arranged in the upper gallery observatory. Flowers, chewing gum and other dainty were sold to use in the ballroom. L. Brown, and his is a mission worthy of great credit and generous patronage. The waiters were a very polite set of fellows and the wine-room service denoted a sign of progress. There were no tiresome people present, as is generally the rule at the lower grade of balls, but the dusky secret service, the finest in Chicago, and the newspaper mongers were all there to see to it that the ballroom would be on fire without receiving prompt attention. The program giving the order of dances was an elaborate affair, with buff marron covers and inscribed, "The Dance and Its Association of Colored Railway Men." The program, which was lengthy, had for its guiding star themes that were appropriate to the momentous proportions of the Association of Colored Railway Men led off by Mr. Julian N. and Miss Jennie Stokes. The C. B. & Q. R. R. waltz came next and was followed by the New York Central Kidnappers two-step for the grand carnation For the buildings of the railroad. The L. S. & M. S. were fast chaps in a two-step, followed by the Northwestern Heartbreakers' waltz and the waltz of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Buyers' Rock two-step, followed by two steps two-step the bulls and bears of State street, followed by the waltz of the Wabash Railroad, the High Livers. The Pullman Porters, the conquerors of them all, also had a waltz. After being struck by Chicago, & in two-step the Illinois Central bet 100 to 1 they would win—and still the dance went on. The Canadian Pacific Lovers' waltz, the Big Four two-step and the Bad Boys of the Erie Railroad led us into a five-minute intermission. Then came the waltz of the Candy Kids of the Great Western Railroad, and the Baltimore & Ohio boys, who never sleep, proceeded a two-step. The Nieliek proceeded a railroad waltz was next, and then the scene shifted. Two waltzes and a two-step were dedicated to the business men, lawyers and doctors. The Actors' waltz made S. H. Holder's Shipwreck waltz. The barbers' had a two-step, which caused a young female student to remark, "Why, that ant' the barber shop chord at all," but the orchestra did not hear her. "The last of all was the chant," she said. "And this brought the program to a close." Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thomas, Mrs. Dooley, Mr. and Mrs. George, Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. John, Mrs. J. Lebeau, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Sweatman, William Ramsey, Mrs. Nell, Franklin, Mrs. Crump, Mrs. Hill, Miss Emma and Mabel Griffin, Miss Jennifer, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. James Russell, Mrs. Anna, and Mary Leath, Mr. L. Brewer of Highland Park, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Jewels, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones, Mrs. Lindsey, George McClain, Will Grundy, Blaine White, J. W. Echols, J. W. Anderson, Miss Hastings, Miss C. Max, Woolen Jay, Mrs. Garnett, Miss Held, and Mrs. J. W. Marlowe, William Stephens, Harry S. Johnson, Mrs. W. H. Robinson, J. D. Rue, G. W. Thompson, James Wood, J. A. Dougherty, and Mrs. J. Arthur Robinson, Miss S. Foss, Miss Hattle Edwards, Miss Nellie Carroll, C. A. Smith, D. Wood, G. Wood, Miss F. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Miller, Mrs. Jennie Scott, Dr. Jones, Miss Zachary O'Cramby, Mrs. E. Boyle, Miss Fannie Calloway, Johnnie Butt, Jay Chavis, Harry Watson, Bennie Wilson, W. H. Hackley, the noted author, Mr. Johnson, Miss Wood, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Harris, Samuel Wright, W. L. Lawson, Edward Taylor, Miss Lizzie Fate, Thomas Adams, Miss Sweetie Watson, Miss Heade, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Searcy, W. W. H. Chambers, Mrs. G. J. Searcy, W. H. Chambers, Mrs. J. W. M. Lee, Miss Josie Davis, John Beal, Chas Simms, Hon. Edward H. Wright and Alex Stephens were among the proninent spectators. Mr. Frank P. George, formerly a Thespian student of Shakespearian aptitude, manager of the ball, floor manager and manager of the dance floor, the floor at intermission and announced that Miss Jennie Stokes had won the first prize, a diamond ring, for selling the largest number of tickets. Everybody pointed her. Mr. George, who is of a pleasing personality and has much business ability, is deserving of great credit. He certainly has cultivated his managerial worth for the future. Garfield Wilson's orchestra was in excellent form and the music was livey, lively, and moving. Garfield Wilson and Charles Elgar, violinists. A. Stewart, cornet. E. Williams, saxophone. V. Biggs, clarinet; J. Hunt, flute. A. Smith, trombone; G. Oliver, bass. A. James, drums, and W. J. Brown, Jr. Those who composed the executive staff were: Thomas Owens, Frank H. Hamilton, John B. McCarthy, Mark J. W. Arendorph, Ed. Skankland Art Bishop, Frank Young, Ellis Morgan Roy Redall, Will Bishop, Floyd Moore, J. C. Pegg, Westo, Robert Cribb, D. Duncan, D. Patterson, Bride "Dude" Morris, William Crump, Gentry Murray, William Patterson, Hunter Newsome, Ed. Clayborn, Walter Perry, Anderer B. Crawford, Arthur Robinson, Bert Henry, Samuel Fielding, Dan Wallace, Emmett Fitzgerald, Rke Wilson, Nick Jefferson, James Al-Manuel, Paine, Ed. Ham W. Jee, Shoercraft, Walters Harris, I. M. Robinson, J. F. Bolling. LIMA. O. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Ravala Adams, of Lima, O. is taking a special visit to Ziegfield, Musc- College of Chicago, and passed an examination for the first ten weeks with an excellent average. On Monday evening, December 12, at the home of the bride, occurred the marriage of Milla (Lima) and Mr. James Hicks, the Rev. G. Jordan officiating. The guests were relatives and most intimate friends a number of useful present were read on the news of the event of the Cincinnati, will be the guest of Mr. J. D. Morin, of South Jackson street, on Monday evening. Mr. Carter will attend the men's meeting at the M. Clinton with the time he may hold an interview with the Afro-Americans of Lima. .. Dr. S. B. Bailey, Lima's most prominent Afro- American physician, addressed a large body of the family. "The December of the subject being "The Production of Negro Brain and the Survival of the Fit- test." Free admission and a free lunch was served by the Allen Busy Brother book group, which was intended to indivolve in the process of the Aid Society gave their musical concert and bazaar at the old City Hall on last Thursday evening, December 22. There was a large mendation for the program. The M. E. S. was rendered an interesting program for Christmas Friday evening, December 23. On next Sunday evening Mr. Jordan and Mr. John will be the main album of song service, the program not being announced. .. The A. M. E. Church choir will give their first musical Monday evening, January 2, in Rev. J. A. Collins, and Riqua, was in... Rev. B. A. Collins, Monday morning Mr. John Fielding, of Cincinnati, was in the city a week ago Monday. Mr. John Hunter Lima's most prominent commission, merchant has gone to the home of the Cincinnati Cincinnati, has spent the holidays. A most interesting program has been arranged by the Baptist Sunday school, to be rendered on Christmas Eve. December 24. All are invited to attend the session. Mr. Amour, N.C. on Monday will appreciate any courtesy extended towards him by the way of news or subscriptions for The Freeman. Order papers by phone. El 147, No. 147, May 1987. John R. Thomas, on last Tuesday, Dec- em 13, was awarded damages to the amount of $1655 and interest by the supreme court of Ohio, same to be paid by the Western Ohio rowman's company. The old line is the principal petition having been filed in November, 1907, Hughes and Hughes acting for the plaintive, and Richie and Richie for the defendant company. Thomas claimed that the firm working the farm company Packing Company driving near the fence close by the roadbed. He stumbled and laid his hand on the fence, which was charged with electricity. Several fingerprints and ligament stiffened, and it was necessary for another man to pull him from the fence. It was found that the company had a broken wire, which hung down against the wire fence which acted as a conductor of the electric current so that when Thomas touched it he at once became a conductor also, it passing through him into the ground. The original petition asked $5,000. The court in 1908 the plaintiff was awarded the damages to the amount given above. The case was appealed to the circuit court, which in June, 1909, affirmed the decision of the lower court, and upheld his hade to the above court with the result that it sustained the decision of the lower bodies. family...Miss Febble Clanton, who was bitten by a dog last week, is much improved...Mrs. A. L. Nickens, of West Devon, deceased peacefully in Ilion, Ill., during Christmas week...Mrs. Mammie Moore, of this city, was called to Birmingham, Ala., on account of the death of her mother...Mrs. Jose Brummie, of Birmingham, Ala., once somewhat indisposed for a few days. The Antioch Baptist have had seven Sundays of rally which will end next Sunday. Each deacon was given a Sunday to raise money, the one raising the largest amount will be given a prize. The Perennial Improvement of the Baptist Church will give a 'possum supper sometime during the holidays. The Antioch Baptist Sunday school will have a Christmas tree Monday night. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS ON THE RECENT ELECTION Extract of an Address Before the North Carolina Conference. PENSACOLA. FLA. By Walker W. Thomas. Thermal 40 THR FORMAN Mr. and Mrs. John Graham entertained at supper Thursday evening at the Mansion. A number of guests were present and a delightful time was enjoyed by all present. Mr. A. C. Sawyer is spending the holidays in Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. McCall, of East Laura street, is on the sick list. Mrs. James Woods are the proud parents of a baby girl, who arrived last week. DECATUR, ILL., NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Sunday school of St. Peters will have a beautiful program for Christmas Eve. Among them will be the living pictures, the Queen of the South visiting the king of the East, the king on behalf of her people, Papers and addresses are being prepared for the occasion. It will be well worth your coming...Mrs. Mollie Metlock entertained the sewing circle of the Andech Baptist Church, and they met Friday at Mrs. Andrew's home on St. Louis avenue. A three-course luncheon was served...Mrs. Williams, formerly of Decatur, who moved to Metropolis and soon became a second and or slight years ago, died last Saturday. Her remains were shipped back to Decatur and her funeral took place from St. Peters A. M. E. Church...Mr. Rumel, a mechanic, who here is living as a sister, Wills Prory, Mr. and Mrs. Wills Prory expects to go to Columbia, Mo., and spend Xmas...Mrs. James Thompson was called to Paducah, Ky., on account of the serious illness of her father...Mr. and Mrs. Love Rumel, Ill., on account of last Sunday with Mr. A. D. Cecil and family. . .Miss Febbie Clanton, who was bitten by a dog last week, is much improved. . .Mrs. A. L. Nickens, of West Decatur street, is experiencing visitors from the city. Mrs. A. L. Nickens, Mrs. Mammie Moore, of this city, was called to Birmingham, Ala., on account of the death of her mother. . .Mrs. Jose Mammie Moore, of this city, is somewhat indisposed for a few days. The Antioch Baptist have had seven Sundays of rally which will end next Sunday. Each deacon was given a Sunday to attend. The amount will be given a prize. . .The Peerless Improvement of the Baptist Church will give a 'possum supper sometime during Sundays. . .The Antioch Baptist Sunday school will have a Christmas tree Monday night. BISHOP ALEXANDER WALTERS ON THE RECENT ELECTION Extract of an Address Before the North Carolina Conference, A. M. E. Zion Church. The Congress of 1909 met and enacted a new tariff measure known as the Payne-Aldrich tariff bill; a few schedules were lowered, but the measure as a whole was not lowered. Instead of clothing and food being cheaper, prices continued to soar higher and upward; this created widespread dissatisfaction among the people believed that they had been bounced. Another cause which contributed to the defeat of the Republican party was the Negro officeholder declared in his inaugural address that he would not give appointments to Negroes in the South where there was serious opposition to white people; his removal from office of a large number of Negro federal officeholders intensified the feeling against the President and alienated a large number of Negro vote from the Republican party. Another cause which contributed to the crushing defeat of the Republican party was the dismissal by President Bush of the first while imprisoned trial. Up to this hour no positive evidence has been produced to prove that the colored soldiers shot up the building and the erstwhile enthusiastic colored Republicans the cold feet. A division in the ranks of the Republican party was the PAYNE-Aldrich tariff bill and the oposition of some of the Republican members of the lower house to Speaker Cannon were potent causes that the ex-President of the grand old party. Another cause was a widespread belief on the part of a great many that the ex-President was endeavoring to make himself a dictator of the country. His ambitions. The people were tired of Roosevelt and Rooseveltism and were anxious for an opportunity to defeat the Republican white and black people alike but waited an opportunity to avenge themselves upon the ex-President, the President and the ex-President's opportunity came on the 8th of November, 1910, and right well did they use it. Will Republicans Profit by Rebuke? The Republican party needs to get back to its original principles, especially the principle of human rights. Of late, the party has subordinated the rights of all you can hear nowadays is "to get money and look to the peace of the South in order to protect invested capital." Any peace given the South at the expense of the people is not peace. The expense of the Republican party and is a false peace, peace without honor and justice and therefore cannot be permanent. Since the Negro is a citizen and a taxpayer, he should be allowed the same rights as any other South Should Live to Legislative Enactments. Since several states of the South have passed constitutional amendments requiring their citizens to attend certain educational and property qualifications in order to register and vote. I think the honor and the chivalry of the Negro should be a justice of the matter, should induce it to allow every Negro who is prepared to meet the prescribed tests to register and wherever the Negro can consistently do so, retaining his self respect, he should divide his vote. It is our duty, our bounded responsibility, our doors and secure our share of the spoils. MOBILE (ALA.) DOTS Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Ethel Wilhelmson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, is in the city, spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Lillie B. Williamson.... The closing year will bring to many of us sorrow and regret; while to others the holiday will be a celebration of the year 1910.... The Negro enterprises of the city, according to reports from various branches, have done fairly well; nevertheless, there should be more fun than treasure. For the different enterprises chance to employ, in the future, boys and girls who are being moulded into strong men and women each year in our various schools, will have the opportunity of making of our valuable paper, the Freeman, will an incentive of the good things that the Nerroes are doing in the United States and "boosting" the businesses, we predict a great advance of the race in the coming year.... Mr. Charles Bell, of Wolf's Heights, has gone to St. Louis on business.... Miss Jaunita Wilson, of the Hobbs with her parents.... Hon. C. First Johnson will deliver an address at the dedicatory services of the 16th Street Baptist church, Birmingham, Ala., of which Hobbs, L. Fisher is past, and the holidays with her parents.... Hon. C. First Johnson will spend the holidays in this city as the guest of his parents.... It is to be regretted that Ben Hur, the sculptor, could not have been witnessed by our people. Its being a historical play, founded on much Biblical history, no doubt would have given the student a clear concession to the patrons. That in the near future such plays will be of better advantage to the colored people.... C. M. Wilkerson, the popular agent of The Freeman, extends to the patrons the pleasure of seeing the Freeman can be found at the Gulf City drug store every Saturday. INTERESTING ITEMS FROM ADD- DYSTON, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Dudley Berry received the news Friday evening of the death of his son-in-law Mike Utz, of Ottowa, Ky. Rev. Frank Lucas arrived in the village of Mayfield, county of Ky. to the guest of relatives and friends for a few days. A "sock" social will be given Saturday evening at the members of the Baptist Church by the Rev. Hall. Sack has received one thousand pairs of soldier shoes and they will be on sale Saturday. Miss Nellie Gladys Rockwell was entertained Saturday evening with a group of students. Many guests were present. A fine lunch was prepared and many presents were received. Your last chance to prepare for the holiday number, to B. E. Mera, of Cedarville, O., and Rev. E. J. Mera of Cedarville, O., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Banks. Sunday... Mrs. S. H. Pillow was the guest of her cousin's city Sunday. Mrs. M. L. Fitzpatrick and Son. Stanley R. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Springfield. In Springfield, O., for the past few days... Mrs. M. H.botterton and Delphi Sunday. Mr. Underwood is not expected to live. Rev. E. J. McCrea, of Cedarville, O., preached at the Baptist Church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Mera are the parents of a fine baby girl. Don't forget the Christmas number. Order to day. P. Churchill, formerly of the vaudeville team of Brooks and Churchill will spend his holiday in the Southville, Ky., Mrs. Edna Gaines arrived home Sunday from Indianapolis, on account of the illness of her niece, Ruth Williams, who has very low at this writing. The family was sent to the door and still ajar for subscriptions, "The motion picture show is meeting with much success. Manager Kebler has been ill but is able to be at business. Mr. Edward Caldwell, of the city's public school, was in town Saturday, and secured a copy of the Freeman When Moyer can make you a nifty all-wool Suit for $18 50. No extra charges for peg top trousers, fancy cuffs or fancy vests. See me and I will convince you that you save a 5 spot. MOYER. 111 W. Wash. St. Opp. Claypool Hotel. is one of the big monopolies, full of extortion, exploited and fostered for profit like any other monopoly. The people are defenseless. 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Special position 25 per cent. additional. No special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable account for long time and medium notices 100 per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis Ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, DEC. 31, 1910. Something different is promised W. H. Lewis, of Boston, to what he expected; will be just as good. It reminds one of buying cigars when your favorite brand is just out. Rev. Dr. J. W. Wood of the A. M. E. Zion church, now stationed at Mobile, Ala., will leave for Africa, January 17. He will take in many points with Liberia as his great objective. On his return he will visit points of interest in Europe. His church will look after his family in a handsome manner in his absence, paying $100 per month. New Year's day is yet the spiritual altar of the world and to which all come as of one accord and offer up something to be burned. Not as in Biblical days when the firstlings of the flocks, the fields, the fruits, were only acceptable, the unblemished, the purest; but dross, sin and the things that so easily beset us as St. Paul would have it. Now come on, New Year's day, with your many resolves, iron-clad and otherwise, but resolutions nevertheless, and which will do good albeit some will as ropes of sand. The good set in motion by those unbroken may be very far-reaching. The wicked man that plots destruction, the gambler that washes his substance to the detriment of his home, the drunkard, the outlaw to civilization whoever he may be, or wherever he is will at least pause; turn as the good Musselman to Mecca or Medina, with some thought of God and good in his mind. If one is restored to his own, will he be less than the Prodigal Son? A HAPPY NEW YEAR. We again wish our many patrons and friends a Happy New Year—the year of Our Lord 1911. The race ushers into the New Year none too buoyant in step but extremely hopeful. This has in mind its activities, especially when in relation to the surrounding people. That there has been advancement of a kind goes without saying, but whether it has been wholly along the better lines is the question. It is to be noted, and with some alarm, that a spirit of freedom obtains in the race that fairly approaches abandon—a phase of indifference or independence, and which really needs analysis to determine. If it means independence in the sense of dofug the best for self and race at any cost, excepting dishonor, it is a most excellent sign. is there method in it? Direction? If the new Negroes are standing up fr Negroes, hoping to win respect as such, the position is well taken and the slogan may be understood as a silent force of the creed that says do or die in the attempt. But it may be that this phase is not independence of the preferred sort, but rather a thing of indifference with its entail of hopelessness. It is yet too early to classify certainly just what are the premises. It is to be hoped, however, that the sloth of indifference is not affixed on the young, the hope of the race, and that riotious living and ex-travagance is not to rule instead of the sobering virtues that make for civilization. As a matter of fact strict civil rights there has not been but very little advance, if any at all. We see no signs of relenting. Segregating of Negroes in cities, thus discounting their material wealth, is not very assuring. Separate apartments still flourish, sometimes justifiable, but more times otherwise. We acknowledge conditions, concede that much of the anti-Negro activity of the past was a necessity, but today, when things are different, different activities are expected. When these fall it must be set down to the thing of fear of Negro ability as much as any, thing else. Politically the Negroes have no particular home. They have righteously concluded that the fight was not between white men as to the Negroes, but between white men and Negroes. However, it should be said that this is a new phase, the result of race antipathy, and owing to various reasons brought out and accustomed by incidents of association. The fact is not obscure. Negroes of very little intelligence from the standpoint of books, have not been slow to sum up the situation, not to speak of those that have long since known. As a consequence the solidarity of the Negro vote is no more. Democrats here and there may prove civilly and politically mean, but in the last analysis they often stand aled and abetted. That the millions of Negroes are best employed where their rights civilly and politically are less, has something favorable in it. At any rate, the Negro voters have concluded to not stand solidly for the Republicans in so much as the Republicans are afraid to act in their behalf. Their profession as usual is very good, but they can not correct abuses. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICA. Booker T. Washington, head of the well known Industrial School for Negroes located at Tuskegee, Ala., has formulated plans and has recently issued invitations for an international conference at Tuskegee of all persons in Europe or America who are directly or indirectly interested in the education and improvement of the Negro people of Africa. The purpose of this conference will be to bring together not only students of colonial and racial questions, but more particularly those who, either as missionaries, teachers or government officials, are actually engaged in any way in practical and constructive work which seeks to build up Africa by educating and improving the character and condition of the native peoples. This conference will meet at Tuskegee about the middle of January, 1912. Its purpose will be to get fro mthe people who are on the ground a clearer and more definite notion of the actual problems involved in the redemption of the African peoples; to enable those who are engaged in work in Africa to see for themselves what is being done at Tuskegee in the way of educating black men, and to enable them to decide for themselves to what extent the method employed at the Tuskegee school can be used to advantage in Africa. For a number of years past missionaries from all parts of the world have been coming in increasing numbers to visit and study the methods of the Tuskegee Institute, and it is believed that this conference will prove a welcome opportunity to many others to do the same. It is expected that a permanent organization of "The African Friends" may be effected as a result of this conference, which will aid in organizing, stimulating and directing the work of education and civilization in the Dark Continent. IN MEMORY OF CHARLES SUMNER The aNational Independent Political League is calling attention to the one hundredth anniversary of Charles Sumner, who for twenty-three years was a member of the United State Senate, during which time he showed devotion to the cause of Negro freedom and his enlarged civil right and political activity. The letter of the call says in part: "To no son more than to Sunner does this Republic owe its preservation as a free country, to none more its rescue from the blasting blight and national blot of human slavery. At first standing almost alone in the Senate, he thundered against the iniquity of slavery until it was abolished. Willingly he suffered the almost living death caused by the mighty attack he made upon this sin, and by his suffering multiplied its enemies. After slavery was abolished he was foremost against its recrudescence in new forms. Noble service he rendered his Republic as an advocate of equality of rights. He was a moral giant, a great statesman, noble crusader against caste, a true American." There is no doubt but what the cause of the Negroes was very dear to the heart of the lamented Sumner. All of his great nature was swayed by the thought of them as a master passion. He finally passed out of this life with the thought of them on his mind. His last words were a message concerning them. "Don't let them kill my civil rights bill." Friday, January 6, 1911, is the one hundred anniversary of Charles Sumner's birth, the day set apart by the league for observation. Wm. Monroe Trotter, editor of the Boston Guardian, is secretary of the league and Bishop Alexander Walters is president. THE W. H. LEWIS APPOINTMENT. From all accounts W. H. Lewis, or Boston, will not be an assistant in the office of the Attorney-General of the United States. The news is having somewhat of a depressing effect on the political "market," at least on the Negro contingent of the Republican party, and perhaps on the whole race. Regardless of party affiliations most of the Negroes looked forward to the consummation of the announcement with a great degree of pride, thinking to see the beginning of the advance to higher grounds politically, or the reclamation of the same, having in mind the political distinctions which formerly came to the race. It appears that no such program will be carried out. Avowed opposition to the advancement of Mr. Lewis comes from unexpected quarters. Republicans high in the councils of the party insist that it will never do, averring at the same time that there is nothing to be urged against his integrity or his capability. But there's nothing to do, according to Mr. Wickersham, Attorney-General—no vacancy in the office, hence no possibility of an appointment. Uncle Joe Canon, known for his formidability in political affairs, desires the office, provided there is one for an Illinois constituent. Presumably other protests have been from sources just as high, and have been quite as efficacious in making the situation untenable for Mr. Lewis. As much as we should have preferred to have seen the high distinction go to Mr. Lewis, we are not of the opinion that the "appointment" was meritoriously based, further than ability and respectability, and which under ordinary circumstances were sufficient. In this practical day, however, it is the natural thing to turn to one's record of activity when the thing of preferment is the subject. We are afraid that Mr. Lewis' record would not be a very long one, nor a brilliant one if short. Government under party control means that very thing, consequently we are not inclined to fall out with President Taft for working the situation in holding out the inducement to Mr. Lewis. If the party is to control party methods must be employed. Something must be doing in the very niche of time. It is the expected; even of Presidents, who have themselves and their administrations to preserve. Some are taking a whack at much act in usual direct the Ne has his isional sons rect-edugro will ente Mr. Taft for making an attempt to do something for his party. He had it to do. Not that particular thing, but it was up to him to show a little activity, and which, by the way, is set down to his credit. Of course, the President is expected to do no small thing, and the offering of semi-cabinet jobs is no small thing. That the job was tentatively offered Mr. Lewis, that is, with a string to it, is also being said. We think the assertion too strong. Mr. Taft, we think, was honest and sincere in the tender. We are also of the opinion that he is not going to rave and tear to see that Mr. Lewis stays "sticked." He evidently has done his part, and thus is in splendid condition to bid for the Negro vote, which is now conceded to be an unstable quan- room was decorated with cedar and holly. After a sumptuous repast all retired to the green room, where coffee and wines served. Mrs. Minnie Richardson and Miss Clara Tolbert, of Dayton, O., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Saddle for the holidays. A dinner was given in honor of Mrs. Minnie Richardson and Miss Clara Tolbert by Rev. D. A. Saddle at his home, 939 Clay street. Mr. John D. Rodgers, engaged in the business of moving, packing and expressing, has recently bought two ne wreats. and residence are at 1805 Clay street. Mrs. Lula M. Stine, of 1003 West Green street, has returned from a trip to Florida for her health. She spent many pleasant days at Tampa and Naples, and is very much improved. working on steel cessens zen animal rest for the holidays also with of wah habil obsolete public brook profa steak these a gren man heart or chap much brook plaus. SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER. Movements of the Society Set. Echoes of the Joyous Holidays. Special to THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Mrs. John Marshall, of Anchorage, (wife of one of Kentucky's leading barristers) being a most estimat- er of the church, touched with the Christmas spirit last week, and gave substantial evidence of her Christian character, by gathering at the neighborhood and giving them fine luncheon and many presents. The children sang songs and made speeches and Mrs. Marshall told them stories about the church and the treasured in the memories of these little wafts, and their benefactress has built herself a monument in their hearts more enduring than brass or stone. Such acts of benevolence are beyond all praise and root our natures the weeds of selfishness. Miss Elise Masterson is spending the holidays with friends in Indianapolis. The Entre Nous club gave their grand dance at Odd Fellows Hall, Monday night, for fools all came. This was the most brilliant affair of the holidays. The Fleur-de-Lie club entertained Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Nancy Hicks, in Caldwell street. Mrs. Welch, of West Chestnut nut, will entertain on the 5th prox., in honor of Miss Daisy Brown, of Columbus O., and Miss Mabel Finley, of Dayton, O. The Fortnightly club entertained visitors to the city Friday evening, at a whist party at the beautiful residence of Mrs. Lavinia Watson Cooper. Miss Prina Fitzbutter entertained this week in honor of Mrs. Myra Dennison, of Chicago. Mr. D. L. Knight is on the highway to recovery after a brief spell of illness. Dr. Charles W. Anderson, of Frankfort, and daughter are visiting friends and relatives in the city. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Black. Mrs. Frank Waring, of Chicago, and her aunt are spending the holidays with Dr. Sarah Fitzbutter. Mr. William Nutter, known as "Honest Nutter," died last Monday at his home, 409 Cedar street. Mr. Nutter was well known to his lawyers who have been to this city, and he has colored umpire who was always acceptable without a murmur, to decide points in ball games between white and colored balls, and selected to umpire white games. His decision was always accurate and were seldom questioned. His death is a loss to base ball. Miss Emma Loy Claybrooks and Miss Jane Johnson Simpson gave a dance for the visiting strangers in our city at Odd Fellows' Hall this week, and all went merry as marriage bells. Prof. W. E. Bush has been elected president of the Jefferson county teachers association. He has been teaching with great success at Derry, in nomination by Mrs. Bessie Jones in one of her characteristic strong speeches. Miss Dora Weston, of Winnipeg, Can., is visiting her mother, whom she has not seen in years, at 1222 West Walnut street. Mr. George Williams, of West Baden, is in the city on business and pleasure. Mr. H. E. Hall, supreme secretary of the National Benevolent Union, has issued a beautiful calendar for the next year, with the title of the year, Stephen Bell at the funeral of "Bret" Rabbit. It is being widely circulated and admired. Mrs. Alice Green, of 1114 Cedar street, has successfully undergone an operation for a fibroid tumor, weighing ten pounds. Mrs. Bert Jamison, of Chicago, is visiting Mecas Thomas Cole, and was entertained at a reception from 4 to 6 p. m., Wednesday, and at a white party Friday, by Mrs. Dolby Jennings. Mrs. Frances Sheffey, the popular cateress at West and Green colleges this week to attend the wedding of her niece Miss Lizzie May Valentine, of Decatur, Aia. She will be gone a fortnight. The attendants at the Central Kentucky Asylum for the Insane gave a grand ball Tuesday night at the Lakeland auditorium. Many visitors from Louisville were present and a most enjoyable time was being held at the壁man, Pendergrast and Mitchell did the board of the occasion for the gentlemen, while Medames Wilkerson, Anderson, Castleman and Hayes looked after the ladies. The Goddess of Pleasure club gave an entertainment at the residence of Miss Ellis Brodshale, 3235 Magazine street, Tuesday night. This party exceeded all former functions of this swell club. Mr. Bartley Graves, formerly of this city, was a resident of Buffalo, N. Y., paid with his relatives during the holidays and gave his mother one hundred dollars for Christmas. Dr. Solomon Stone, one of our leading physicians and capitalists, spent the holidays with friends in Cincinnati. Miss Georgia Smith gave a party Thursday in honor of Miss Irene Bowman the Fiske University Music school, at her country home near Forest. Miss Bowman is an accomplished musician and played several of her favorite numbers to the delight and astonishment of those present. Mr. Samuel Carter, the noted criminal lawyer, politician and diplomat, dined with his friend, the Hon. Isaac E. Black, Christmas. Miss N. H. Burroughs paid a short visit to her friends in the city last week. Miss Hattie B. Dorsey, of Indianapolis, is visiting her mother and sister on South Preston street. The charity dance given by the Women's Board of the Red Cross sanitarium, on the 19th inst., was a great success. The net sum realized was $64.50. Mr. Wm. Mosse, connected with the Internal Revenue service, being stationed at Athertonville, spent Christmas in the city with his family. Mrs. Lucy A. Brown, the hair dresser, formerly residing at 714 West Walnut street, has many spacious quarters at 1425 West Chestnut street, where she will be pleased to meet her old patrons. Mrs. Lula Butler, of Chicago, Ill., is visiting friends in this city. She was the guest of Mrs. B. R. Neal for Christmas dinner. A slow duck and all that accompanies the same was served. The dining Cheney's Expectorant—a quick relief for Coughs, Colds and Grippe. All Druggists, 25c. room was decorated with cedar and holly. After a sumptuous repast all retired to the green room, where coffee and wines were served. Mrs. Minnie Richardson and Miss Clara Tobert, of Dayton, O., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Saddle for the holidays. A dinner was given in honor of Mrs. Minnie Richardson and Miss Clara Tobert by Rev. D. A. Saddle at his home, 939 Clay street. Mr. John D. Rodgers, engaged in the business of moving, packing and expressing, has recently bought two ne wreatms. His office and residence are at 1805 Clay street. Mrs. Lula M. Stine, of 1003 West Green street, has returned from a trip to Florida for her health. She spent many pleasant days at her health. She spent many pleasant days at her health. And Naples, and is very much improved. J. A. C. Lattimore. M. D. Dr. Lattimore is a native of Shelby, N.C., where he attended the public schools and graduated from the same time he entered Bennet College at Greenboro, N.C., graduating with the class of 1929. He pursued the same year he matriculated to Moharram College from which he was graduated in the M. spring of 1891. He came to this city and located near his present residence, where he had a very hard struggle as a general practitioner of the sick. He was placed on paying basis, he invested his earning in property and today receives a neat income from the same. He worships at the A. MF. Zee Hospital, a member of the Knights of Phythias, a member of the Falls City Medical Society and was a member of the board of directors of the Falls City Medical Society presided over by his popular sister, Miss Georgia A. Lattimore, is a social center. W. H. Brown. Mr. W.H. Brown, born in this city and educated in the schools at this place, and educated in the business at boyhood. His father, James Brown, too many years had a large share of the business, and he was the main street, and his son learned much of the business methods prevailing in that section. He was through his own industry, and was a successful businessman, placed himself upon his present solid foot- [Picture of a man in a suit and tie]. ing. His office is at 113 West Main street and his privateresidence at 1208 Oldham street. Mr. Brown was happily married and married Mary E. Branch and the proud wife of the children, the oldest, James W., being his father's chief assistant, and the younger son, H. Brown Jr., being a student at the St. Augustine college, at Raleigh, N. having his assistant and the Master in the Episcopal ministry. The two daughters are in the schools of this city. Mr. Brown is a communicant in the Church of Our Merciful Savior, and is on the church committee and is a member of the board of directors and treasurer of having an assistant secretary. Mr. Brown is a Mason of high degree and past chancellor of the Knights of Pyttias. Mrs. Brown is active in all matters affecting the State Federation of Women's Clubs and president of the Bell Embroidery Club. Mr. Brown is a large holder of real estate and a credit to his race. He is a sincere friend, a devoted father and a sincere friend. CINCINNATI, O Special to THE FREEMAN STATE CINCINNATI • FREEMAN The fourth number of the Star Course lectures of the Dunbar Lyceum Bureau was held Sunday, December 18. The subject was a discussion of the Best Meet the Conditions Which Arise in Prejudice in the City of Cincinnati." One of the largest crowds of the course was attendance. Mr. Joseph L. Jones appended the two best meet the conditions paper. In opening his address prepared paper. In opening his address referred to the two great problems that are claiming the strict attention of the people to accomplish results in meeting the stress of the race problem and the trusts of hearers to be active, diligent and persistent. He said that was the only and most important to accomplish results in meeting the stress of the race problem and the trusts of hearers to be eating out our very hearts. The speaker was loudly applauded. Mr. A. B. Hail, who followed Mr. L. B. Hail, appeared in a plaque when he suggested a relief from the existing conditions in this city. He stated that it would be well for every organization in the city of Cincinnati to either join the Dunbar Club assist in organizing other clubs, so that the race might meet the opposition with a determined effort. Hon. George H. O'Connor, the city of Cincinnati legislature, followed Mr. Hall with some timely remarks. He urged the Negroes to organize the same as the Dunbar Club legislature. He urged the Dunbar Club work in order to better the condition of our people. He illustrated the great Furniture for the Housewife Can you think of anything that would be more acceptable? Make your selections now while the variety is complete. Cash or Weekly Payments. F. W. & F. L. Griggs 616-618 E. Wash. St. Just East of Liberty St. "All Prices Marked in Plain Figures." FURNITURE Everything for the Home Big Store==Small Expense WE EXTEND LIBERAL CREDIT! "Just Arouud the Corner," L. D. TYLER & CO. 35, 37, 39 N. Capitol Ave. work of the Humane Society in suppressing cruelty to animals and children, and stated that the society had been so successful that they canen can, when seeing a driver abuse an animal or a parent a child, cause the arrest of the offenders and have them prosecuted for the offense. The speaker with which we have to contend and one of which there is much complaint is the habit of many people to make themselves in public parks and resorts and in public parks and resorts and bad languagemcfwyapmcfwyamo amprofane language, indecent dancing, petty stealing and unnecessary fighting. All of these actions are in retard his progress, and also causes a growth of the prejudice of the white man against him. He appealed to his learners to be intoxicated into societies and assist in the prosecution such offenders until such conduct is broken up in our city. Tremendous applause followed Mr. Jackson's remarks. A few of the Webb job applicants "Lack of Skilled Labor Among the Negroes." Mr. Webb said that if we possessed more skilled laborers in our race our value as citizens would be more highly valued and less race prejudice would exist. Hon. George W. Hays, another ex-member of the Ohio Legislature from this city, spoke very highly of the efforts of the President Club. Rev. C. H. Douglas pastor of the Mound Street Church, spoke very entertainingly and gave some timely advice for the solution of the race prejudice evil. He applauded the efforts of the club and extended an invitation for the club to the New Jersey at the course of Mr. Harry's new return, and the chairman of the meeting, and the Hon. Samuel B. Hill, an ex-member of the Ohio Legislature from this county, acted as secretary. The next large affair of the club will be the Dunbar ball, to be held on December 30, 1910. The Dunbar Club at its last meeting adopted a strong resolution, thanking the President of the United States for the formation of the Union Charles W. Treffery as the collector of customs at Honolulu. Mr. Cottrell is a member of the Dunbar Club and his appointment has been the cause of much rejoicing among the club's membership. Mr. Roscoe Lewis, a son of Governor Samuel Lewis, after serving six months as a substitute patrolman on the police force, received the highest percentage in the competitive examination with twenty-two white patrolmen. Mr. Lewis is an intelligent young man and his well-prospects for the future. Miss Maud Armstrong, of Foraker avenue, has been reported as very sick. Her many friends wish for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Harvey Johnson, of Yale avenue, is suffering with a fractured arm, the result of a fall. Miss Sadie Gibert, secretary of the Pekin Theater Company, will spend the holidays with her parents at Blancheton, O. Mr. Ed. Galither suffered his first accident with his new car a few days ago. Mr. Gibert was wearing an AML lady who failed to hear his signal, he was forced to swing his car into the curb. A broken wheel was the result. Mrs. Lawrence Thomas, of Central avenue, who was injured in a wreck several weeks ago by the overturning of a street car, is still confined to her bed. The Brownville theaters have a good line of vaudeville acts. The Pekin has the best show it has had in a long time. Walker and Brown have a very funny line of comedians, the tailmers and they keep the audience in an uproar all the time. Miss Marie Burton, who has been seen in Brownville before, proved that she has made many friends and has been a sweet voice, and her ex-Burton has a sweet voice, and her ex-Burton when she renders "Lovey Joe" produce a wonderful effect. Kelly and Davis, versatile comedians, are with us again and they are also a sweet comedy wins for them much applause. These boys are certainly comers and are continually working at something new to improve their act. They are soon to leave for New York and they are funny and they will no doubt make good. The Pekin has had good houses all the week. The Gatther has returned to straight vaudeville and have a good performance billed. Emmet Anthony, doing a black-and-white show, is one of us to stay. This is his fifth week at this theater and he seems to grow stronger every week. It seems that the people will never tire of him. Miss Ora Webb is she too, has been his nanny performer. She, too, has been his friend. We have forgot the date of her first appearance, and if she continues to draw as she has the past week her name will appear in next year's city directory. Love and Love is another holdout team, and teamwork is a part in a little sketch last week in which he impersonated Lawyer Dalton, a well-known local colored attorney. So well did he act and look the part that he was offended by. Lawyer Dalton and Russell is a new team, but they are good. Taken as a whole, the Gatther has a good vaudeville show this week. BROWNSVILLE SHOW HOUSES. Christmas opened with strong bills in both Brownsville houses. The management-of both houses were very fortunate in securing all good talent for this week, and the fortunate were they in securing talent that they have seen in the past, then they have appeared here and were a feature on each occasion. Miss Pauline Dempsey and Wilson and Cumbery are the best of the three, and alone is enough to insure a crowded house at each performance. Miss Demp- sey continues to keep up her former reputation that she made here on her first television show, and she makes of southern characters, Billy Cummer, the most often referred to as "Our Bill," is the same fellow that fills the houses where Wilson is as good as any that he is known for here in his line. Miss Lucy Shepherd added to the bill makes it a very strong one. the Gather also sprung a strong one on us this holiday week. Miss Ara on us wakes up every day. Miss Ara opens up with her songs, she scores as usual. Princess Sasha with her Hindoo Mysteries and big well-told snakes, is an odd feature that awaits her princess puts on the Hindoo snake dance on her principal attractions of her native country. The Manhattan Belles, a tri of girls that are good, Miss Rosa Brown, formerly Miss Brown, Miss Delka and Miss Alberta Perkins, were appeared here on a number of occasions, a very strong act. When Miss Perkins lovey Joe" everybody gets a little easier. Miss Delka is in a class by herself, and a wing dancer, and Rosa Brown, "well she could stay here the year around." Miss Sadie Ogle, secretary and bookkeeper for the Pekin Theater Company, was taken suddenly all just as she had taken to Manchester, O. to spend the holidays with parents. Her friends are very uneasy about her. Miss Marie Burton, who was shoring at the Pekin last week, was compiled at close before the end of the week on account of the serious illness of her mother, she having received a telegram to that effect. The citizens of Lexington, N.Y., will celebrate Emancipation Day with a splendid program on Sunday, January 1, at the church at church, at 2:30 o'clock. Prof. E. W. B. W. of the Curry N. and I. L. Urbana, Ohio, educator and eloquent orator, will deliver Emancipation address. He has few, if any, equals, and no superiors in either profession, and will form today. He possesses a sweet tenor voice, and will sing as well for the occasion. WOMEN'S INDUSTRIAL CLUB, CEN. TRALIA, IL Special to THE FREEMAN. The Women's Industrial Club celebrated their annual anniversary on December 11, 2014, at Mrs. and Mrs. J. W. Corneal, in the way of her. The affair was a grand one. The evening was spent in social enjoyment to all the very nice program was rendered, with solemn and pleasant talks from different ones, after which the supper, a seven-course affair, was served. There were two visitors from Missouri, St. Louis, and Mrs. Covington, of Mississippi. 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THE STAGE Guy Truley, the trap drummer, who was recently seen with Duncan & Scott's vandille act, has been creating quite a sensation with the act as a drummer. They have their own drummer and musical director. _____ James Shaw sends regards to Sunny Dixie Minstrels and Harrison Bros. Minstrels, to Mandy Collins, Campbell, Mrs. Inez Lormaly, of Kansas City, Mo, but now of Corsicana, Tex, sends regards to Harry St. Clair, of Kansas City, Mo. Frank Montgomery, musical director and producer at the Crown Garden Stock Company of Indianapolis, was formerly at the Pekin, Chicago, where he was for a long time the right hand man of the band. He was also the manager of New York for white companies. His work is full of dash and go which makes a bit from the jump. Wilson and Davis, after sixteen weeks at the Pekin Theater, Savannah, Ga., will open at the Dixie Theater, Charlotte, N.C. December 19, for three weeks. The manager of the Pekin Theater highly recommends the team. Mr. Wilson was stage manager and leaves come home. Must David tell off, that he will not off. A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to friends in and out of the profession. CHRISTMAS IN CHICAGO. Sacred Church Concerts and Vaudeville Shows in Competition—Final Offerings of the Old Year—Patti Brown Sings. —Bv Sylvester Russell.— Merry Christmas day has come and gone, and the offertories of that day and evening are still Ifresh in the minds of those who attended the same life of prepared life. Different occasions. It is the most of the last hallowed Sunday of the old one-hundred of a century, for the trumpet horns of to-night will be foreman and bring a gous clown of dimly of a moment. The resolution of a bright and happy New Year. It was this same token of Christmas joy, as a sacred celebration, which prospers as the first of the first array of the first or his congregation. The first array of special talent that could be had to participate in the program at Institutional Church. Among the first events of the Glory Club was in charge of the concert, it was the appearance of Anita Fatti Brown that made the services musically notable. Madame Brown was the first of the first musical group and is the sweetest voiced coloratura singer the Negro race has ever produced. After the flee club had sung "Arise, Shine, for thy Light is None, in the heart of the world" and the very first of the first quality and method, sang a solo. Then "Christmas Hymn," a quintette, with Fatti Brown. Mrs. Gardner, Mrs. Mackey and Messers, were and in Brown and Mr. Opa Cool was the next soloist, and is a tenor of excellent timber. The greatest surprise, however, was the violation of the same policy. He would, while the occasion does not warrant it, but as it was the first opportunity I had to hear him play. It is safe to say that he is the most brought-up man. It is his time to be heard. In every particular, indicative of material greatness by advanced development. The trio. "Praise Ye," with Fatti Brown, I had a great deal of an old man. Arthuria Cuehan, him a short and sweet message of song, which left us thirsty. Carolina Four Turn 'Em Away at the Monogram. Abbie Mitchell at the Grand Abbie Mitchell at the Grand. Amid the changing of spot lights and the changing of a noisy audience, by art, the quiet sombre, a l�able, and a sweet, Miss Abbie Mitchell was able to do at the Grand, as a wonderful accomplishment, in message of song that entranced her audience at every performance. "Twilight" is the first one, but it was a while, if only to hear Miss Mitchell sing, those fascinating lines. "I'm yarching and waiting for you," and to hear "I'll Gal" as only she can sing it, and the Nibbinneck Moon," which brought her old life to play for the last time, was now in favor, a fresh world. If she continues to do that she will be able to come back—as often as necessary, she was in good voice and won't quaint. "Bandanna Land" is the first of the first, the first, their act has been improved upon, both in vocal and comedy regulation. The Kolored Kandy Kids did other miracles. The band's new throwing candy out in the audience did the most of the craziest dancers yet, as they were in the event. The regulation and decidedly clever and capable. Webb and Gillam did well in a change of setting by as professionals who had partners too often, and even as good performers are often compelled to hold the stage on the merit and strength of their nerve, until their act gets broken in. Deas, Reed and Deas at the Casino. When the new Casino Theater, at North Clark and Kinstle streets, opened up to Christmas, they needed a good, spicy play, a dance, a dance and dance, and look good in the bargain, in order to make sure of such an attraction. Need and Deas were selected as headlines, and the strong bill of white performers to work with a spite of that they actually succeeded is a pretty little riot. The Casino is a very pretty little riot. The Schlesinger can be justly proud of the people came in late, like the wealthy people, rides of the rich and grand, felt, felt William H. Windom was a headliner at the Hamlin Theater, Christmas week, in his nurse girl speciality. Charles F. Gardner, stage manager of the Bush Temple Theater, has gone to New York on a business visit. He is also to visit the C. V. B. A. The announcement that Sam H. M. Davis, of Davis and Walker, paid an indemnity not to be advertised during the holidays, created considerable comment among the actors. Mr. Davis is the popular treasurer of the Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association. Joe Simms and Walker Thompson did not go to Louisville, preferring to accept of a more profitable engagement at the house. He seems to have made positive hit in their new act. Thompson is sporting a new sealskin hat. --- Irvin C. Miller has just returned from Seattle, and presented the critic with two big apples he brought from the coast. He also gave the cake to the children, who made cake which had just arrived from his mother. He is very busy now writing plays for next season, and from present indications he has a disposition to never give up. When the Smart Set Company plays its return engagement in Chicago, it is a big success. Mr. S. H. Dudley, Jr., will not try to wear his father's pants ahead of season. To have a kid singing from the orchestra reduces the value of a legitimate show. I was much morified a few weeks ago when I saw the Dudley kid climb into the taxicab to go to the Booker T. S. H. Dudley, Jr. When I met at the Dumas Hotel I asked Mr. Dudley if we hadn't better leave the kid upstairs before going into the banquet room. Dudley made no answer. But I was very happy. I volts me, but I do it. When I introduced the kid to Dr. Washington I was very much embarrassed. I knew the child's tenure year is right in bed dreaming of play in the kindergarten. PASSING SHOW AT WASHINGTON, D. C. New Life at the Howard—Finley on Dabney at New—Musical Attraction (By W. P. Bayless.) The attractions at the theaters for the holidays have been planned by all the departments for the week have not been made it is safe to say that there will be rare treats along the line of high class amusements and the week between Christmas and New Year's. Dabney Theater. At Dabney's last week there was an exceptionally clever comedienne in Susie Sutton, formerly of Havana, Cuba, recently of Havana, Cuba, the second time in a colored auquilley house. Miss Sutton is a singer and has a sweet voice. The manner in which she rendered her songs secured considerable interest. She was a stream of rapid fire talk which was highly appreciated. She sang the "Minor Strain" by Ford Dabney, very pleasing. Marshall, who is playing her fourth week at this house, sang "Molasses Candy" and Joe Jordon's "Raggedy Rag" in male attire and scored a big hit. Miss Mr. Louis A. Mitchell, "Old Man Bill Simmons," the white-washer in the Cole & Johnson Co., was another great attraction on the bill last week. He appeared on the show for the first time doing his famous "Suey Stunt." His witty monologue based on local features created a storm of laughter whenever he recited it. This is the third year for Mr. Mitchell on the stage. He will be congratulated for his splendid attunements. Last week was the second time he has appeared on the stage alone. During the week he featured that Suey Rag and wrote a song that was written by Mr. Lewis Thomas of Washington. The splendid maner in which Mr. Mitchell renders a song makes it advisable to suggest to young song writers that it be featured in their treatment to have them feature their songs. Mr. Erb Robinson is managing the theater and his manner of conducting the house makes him a very valuable asset to the owner. Hiawatha Theater. The bill at the Hiawatha last week was a good one. On it was a musical act by two Seminole Indians. Special mention should be made of the eight-year-old left-hand wonder who performs upon several musical instruments with telling effect. The very fine life of the musicians were next week. Mr. T. Spencer Finley, the "Fun Manufacturer," will appear with a score of real funny jokes on timely topics. Minnehaha Theater The Minneaha Theater has been closed pending many repairs and improvements. Howard Theater. At the Howard Theater for the week of December 26. Mr. J. Leubrie Hill will be seen in another of his big successes for an indefinite run. The next show will be composed of forty-five people, practically the same caste that composed the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE FAMILY OF THE WESTERN STUDIO THE CARTER TRIO. The above likeness is that of the Carter Trio. It is practically a new combination to the show world, yet the time of their existence of only eight months. The autobiography of the head of this act needs but little introduction to the theatrical public for purposes of trust and responsibility. While his co-workers, Miss Ruth Perry and little Nettie Perry, are largely responsible for the fast growing popularity of this act, all three deserve great credit. Miss Ruth Perry is a singer of great eat and rare ability, possessing a prima donna voice and knows just how to use the piano, which she handles remarkably well. Little Nettie (her niece) is a cute and winsome baby soubrette of only twelve years, and sings a song although she had had years of experience. This combination shows the forest ght of Mr. Carter, his experience in biking, and his real novelty, besides forming a high class trio. Mr. Carter bears a reputation as a fair producer in stock houses, and he is also a prominent position with the theatre or show he has worked for; all, with two exceptions ns, with Richard and Pringle's Minutes, and with the many incidents. He was placed in the principal comedy role with the latter show. Since 188 this young man has served ed, as comedian of as ass comedian in the leading cloth theat Howard Musical Stock Company. R. A. Shelton, Will Brown, L. A. Mitchell, Will H. Price, Jr., Mayme Butler, Leona Marshall, Evon Robinson, Quetta Watts and many other musicians will be large and composed of good singers and dancers. This play in all probability will surpass anything that Mr. Hill has ever attempted. It will contain an excellent plot and has enough material to stock many similar shows. The music is by Prof. W. H. Vodery, and the book and lyrics by J. Leubrie Hill. Wilberforce Musical Association. A new musical organization has come into existence recently and is making a splendid record. The S. Coleridge-Taylor orchestra and is composed of young men who have had quite a deal of experience in orchestra work. A majority of the members are graduates from Wilberforce University, which orchestra was founded in Shreveport, Missouri, and 1907, is a musician who brings from his violin exquisite tones and plays lead violin also is director of the orchestra. Mr. Karl F. Phillips, business manager, is an executor on the violin and performer of the orchestra. Mr. Amsterdam Musical Union of New York City and played with Craig's orchestra. Mr. J. Frank Blaghurn, while a student of the Ninth Battallion band, first band the university ever had, plays second cornet. Mr. Oscar C. Preston plays the viola. Mr. W. P. Bayless plays the second viola. Mr. Nathan N. Nessitt, formerly of the Ninth Battallion band, plays the trombone. Mr. Elmer L. Burns, who played the flute and piccolo in the S. Coleridge-Taylor orchestra at Wilberforce University, and piano with playing the drums and bells. Mr. C. G. Jones, the cornet or piano. Mr. William C. Hunnicutt, formerly of the Symphony orchestra of Zanesville, O. is playing with playing the drums and bells. Mr. played with the Howard University band and Lyric orchestra for many seasons, is playing the lead cornet. Mr. W. B. Anderson is playing the cello. Mr. Hunnicutt contemplates, with this ```markdown ``` LOUIS HENDERSON DEAR LOUIS HENDERSON DEAD. MEMPHIS, Tenn.—A pall of gloom has been cast over our Christmas holidays on account of the death of Louis Henderson, of the trio of Billy Earthquake and Kite Fisher. It will be quite a blow to the profession in general, for the deceased was well known throughout the theatrical world. It was a severe shock to our stock company, although we all knew he was very ill for some time. His death came very sudden, as his last appearance was just three days before death, which occurred Friday evening, December 23, at about 7:00 p.m. Mr. Henderson was our principal coedian, and in honor to the deceased actor Mr. Zelma Barrasso closed the theatre for the night. He was a member of the res and shows, only a few of them being Amusee Theatre, Memphis, Tenn.; Palace Theatre. Houston, Tex.; Luna Park Theatre. Atlanta, Ga.; Ideal Theatre, Richmond, N.A.; Peking, China; H. was shown some ability as a manager, being one-half own- or with Mosley and Carter's Minstrels, and Carter and McKinz's Comedy Company, also the owner of Carter's Stock Company. Mr. J. J. W. is worthy of mention that Mr. Carter staged and successfully managed The Florida Blossoms Company by two seasons, and was one of the principals with A. G. Allen's Big Minstrels, season of 1908. This young man has nothing to regret for for his life. He is concerned, for he has been all wished for. Now he is looking away into the future; hence, the forming of what he feels combination that looks like a future to him. The Carter Trio is now playing a n engagement at the Pekin Theatre, Richmond, Va. Mr. Carter is stage manager and is said to be introducing some new and clever ideas for this theatre. The future plans are not made public, but is is certain that they will play out for only a second time and they will help. For that, to the Golden West. The Carter Trio keeps well posted through The Freeman theatrically, and the management of the paper for the many kind mentionings through its column s; and is open to say that The Freeman the performer's one good true friend. spendlend association of young men, having one of the best concert orchestras posi- We are laying off the last three days of this week on account of this act being too large to play this time on Christmas week, and our manager, Mr. Henderson Smith paid all our board as a Christmas gift. We are now on Europe on the steamer Teutonic to spend Christmas with his wife, and Mr. Chas. T. Small has replaced him. We all wish Mr. Collins a pleasant voyage. We lost our tener singer, Napoleon Johnson, who went home to be a brother. We George Been be operated on. We have to see him back with us in a few weeks. THE CROWN GARDEN STOCK COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS. The Crown Garden Stock Company is now a reality. This week's show is the effort of Frank Montgomery, producer, retailer, and manager of the store. Only a few days spent in getting the show together, but the presentation was worthy. In fact a good pleasing bill was presented, full of surprises and happy situations. Some local talent was involved in the creation of were performers of reputation and ability. All worked smoothly. The Royal Coon, as suggested by its name, was a key opportunity for fun and which are not neglected. Frank Montgomery, George Taylor and Miss Lizzie Hart are the features. The caste is as follows: George Taylor, as "Moses Andrew Jackson," Frank Montgomery, as "Sharp," friend and adviser to "Moses," Miss Lizzie Hart, prima donna; Bessie Brady, "Belle of the Village"; Frank Montgomery, as "Litchi father"; Paul Le Mero, "Mammy"; Elwood Woodring, "the trump actor." The chorus was made up as follows: Mike Hudson, Mayne Patterson, Bonnie Clark, Bessie Bessie Stafford, Mamie Jones, Will Hall and others. Frank Montgomery takes off the well-known George Walker in great style, shining with a famous by Walker. His song THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS MUSEUM OF ART Great Lakes lodge No. 43, I. B. P. O. E. Lakes I. B. P. O. E. No. 43, I. B. P. O. E. Lakes I. B. P. O. E. No. 43, I. B. P. O. E. Lakes I. B. P. O. E. No. 43, I. B. P. O. E. The remains were shipped to his Aunt, Mrs. Jane Jane Weaver, of Canton, Mo., by members of the Elks lodge. The funeral arrangements were looked after by his former partner, Billy Earth- quake. Any information will be glady supplied by writing to Mr. Billy Earthquake at 133 BeSoto street, Savoy Theatre, Mem- phis, Teen. The Savoy Stock Company joins the profession in extending sympathy to the friends and relatives of the deceased. H. P. McHILL. Asst. Stage Manager. Send 10c for "Dusty Rag." the hit of the year, our handsome new catalog offers a special offer. Any ten of our latest popular selections sent for $1.00. Write to lily. WANTED! At once, two lady cornet players, and to hear from all first class female musicians. Address Mrs. Nettie Lewis, 3926 Armour Ave., Chicago, Ill. Under direction of Mr. George Baily. WANTED! Season 1911, the following colored musicians to enlarge band: Two strong cornetists, one trombone, one a alto, a tuba player, a clarinet player, a saxophone player, save your stamps, as this is a real show. No indies with this department. Would like to hear from two singing and dancing comedians that double brass. Good treatment and fine accommodation. Salaries sure. State all in first letter. Address all mail. is "Wonder Why They Call Me Snow-Ball?" He makes happy hits and adds very much to the attractiveness of the presentation. George Taylor does his best, "Rockin' Out," and he is the comedian and makes plenty of fun. His songs, "Not For Mine" and "Royal Coon," take big, his song, "Old Black row," Edie Stafford, fetches his hat, and Stafford, "All I Ask for," he does, Lizzie Hart sings "Dying Rag," in great style and has made herself a favorite. She gets the hands in advance to work. She also sings "All I Ask is Love." Bessie Brady gives a fine version of "Black Salome." She wins in her work, and she receives Mamie Jones sings "Cotton Town showing in her work a capable performer. PARK THEATER. INDIANAPOLIS. The Lyric Theater New York production of Eugene Walters' fascinating and picturesque play, "The Canadian woods," will be the new edition of the new year at the Park Theater, Indianapolis, for three days, with large daily bargain matines. This play held New York and Chicago spellbound for over a month. The story of the play is based on an old Indian legend, which goes: "When the wolves howl in pack in Indian Summer, is a sign that before the moon rises and the sun sets they die? That is the question which makes the play intensely interesting. A man who has betrayed a beautiful girl and is trying his wiles on another is pursued by a man who is a duel in the dark and when the comes out the pummel and noise of the fighting ceases and the victor lights a match and holds it dramatically over the wall." The old Indian legend has come true. The attraction at the Park for the latter half of the week will be the Rogers and Inman concerts, "In Panama," with the Klein Brothers and a -peerseless-beauty chorus. The scenes in the tropical zone give the scenic beauty of the island, an opportunity for lavish coloring in the production and reproducing the warm air and the bright grandeur of the tropics. The bright colors of the stage of with beautiful effects. The piece is full of fun and has many pretty songs. AN INQUIRY. Any person or persons knowing the whereabouts of Mr. J. C. Boone during the months of October, November and December 1988 and a great favor upon him by communicating with Andy A. Pelleton, care Amuse Theater, Vickers Miss, and all members of the defense. He will give an amount of money to help get an attorney for his defense can do so by sending subscriptions to the Freeman or to Andy A. Pelleton. Vickers Miss, 1015 N. Washington street, as he has been accused by some person or persons of having committed a double murder, dates of the year of 1908, and is now held a prisoner in Greenville, Miss. Friends working in his behalf are Harold A. Harvey, George A. Manoff, of the Three Freemen, Laura Smith, Ed Daniels and Andy A. Pelleton. I am thank you in advance, and re-commen- ture my respect to Andy Pelleton, the Amuse Theater, 1015 N. North Washington street, Vickers Miss, GLOBE THEATER, JACKSONVILE, FLA. For the week of December 19th 1910, Manager Frank Crowd, offered the patrons of the Globe a laughable show in every respect. There was not one moment but what you laugh, and laugh some. The first of the program that greeted the well filled house was the popular venture rendred by Prof. Mikkel's orchest. Then motion, piceures that were interesting as well as educational. The Globe Stock Company, under the direction of J Francis Mores, in a laughable farce, "Mamma's Baby Boy." This little farce created more laughter in twenty minutes than we have had the pleasure of witnessing for some time. The characters played by each person in the playlet were all up to the minute. F. Stion, as the dower did a pleasing old man; John Jones, as the house boy, was an up-to-date servant; Trixie Smith, as Sallie Brown from Eaton Town, a dope fiend, was clever; Tilly Walker, as Mary Row, made a typical old southern snuff chewer; India Alien, as the widow, was very clever. Tim Owsley, as the Baby was a laughable hit; he always is. John Wilms, as Officer Biglittle, played his part well. The vaudeville opened with Trixie Smith, that singing girl, and she sang some. Next, J. Francis Moore, in pop music, that singing girl, and this time was the same as before, a decided hit. Next, John Williams, an old Jacksonville favorite, in song and monologue. The closing act was Gardner and Gardner, singers, talkers and dancers. The male partner of this team is a wonderful dancer. While both together are clever talkers and singers. On looking over the program, the staff, the director, and Taylor, from the fact that they were unable to reach the city. We hope to see Conley & Taylor next week. the executive staff, the manager, Frank Crowd, owner and manager; Tim Owles, assistant manager; J. F. Mores, producer and stage manager; Prof. E. F. Mellk, orchestra manager; Prof. E. F. Mellk, Charles Williams, stage carpenter. We only hope that Manager Crowd will give DUSTY RAG Send 10c for "Dusty Rag and our special offer. A Write to-day. J. H. 859 Lemcke Building. Park 5 us as good and clean shows in the year 1911 as in the past year of 1910. HOUSTON THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY. Miss Moss is a scream, singing "Old Kentucky home." Walker and Brown, in their talking and shinging and dancing before, working single. Miss Moss has made a great improvement in her act, which makes the bill one of the best that Miss Huston would like to hear long time. Miss Huston would like to hear Mr. Allen and Allen, known as the Allen Traobauds. Misses Stewart and Stethe are doing a black face turn. Miss Stewart and Stethe are doing a black face turn. Miss Stethe is doing straight. These two ladies are high class performers. Connelly and Connelly are working titer second children, and work a musical comedy. ROUTE. Ten Dark Knights. Week of January 2, Norka Theater, Akron, O. The Congo King Co. under the direction of W. A. Thomas; Wolback, Neb. Jan. 2; Long City, 3; Arcadia, 4; Scotia, 5; Old, 6; Bruwell, 7, &. Madame C. J. Walker has now thrown open her beautifully furnished home to the key to date traveling public. Her home is modern and steam heated. Best board served in family style. 640 N. West street. Both phones, Main 7256, New 5222K. The Reid House 94½ Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. J. H. REID. Prop. While in the city stop at the Reid House, the only first class house in the city. Caters to the sporting and theatrical professions. Prices reasonable. Strangers always made welcome. Colored Performers Take Notice An opening on or about Jan. 1, 1911, a first class $45,000 Theatre A seating capacity of 900. We want first class people, Singles and Doubles. Road Shows and Minstrels. Also want to hear from GOOD FIVE PIECE ORCHESTRA Open dates, write or wire. Wheeler & Swords Central Theatre, 14 Central Ave., Atlanta, Ga. "the hit of the year, our handsome new catalog my ten of our latest popular selections sent for $1.00. AUFDERHEIDE, Music Publisher. Indianapolis, Indiana. Everybody goes to the Park. JANUARY 2, 3, 4, 1911. "THE WOLF." JANUARY 5, 6, 7, 1911. "IN PANAMA." KEITH'S PERA HOUSE Vaudeville in its High est Expression. J. RYAN-RICH- ELD CO. best one-act comedy erty, Osteopath, ill M. Cressy. Hyman Meyer Ruby Raymond & Co. Woods & Woods, Trio Du Calion Photoplane Y SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. The Stage. 6 EPH. WILLIAMS' FAMOUS TROUBADOURS. By Prof. Eph. Williams. With thirty years of experience as a showman, traveling over different sections of the country and looking over the situation of the Negro in particular as to being handicapped when he was in the houses, the idea came to me that a first-class company introducing high-class musical comedy, with the proper attention and good management, under the direction of 1907 I happened to meet Mr. S. H. Dudley, to my mind one of the greatest Negro comedians of the time, who was just organizing what he called a summer "Smart Set" for the season. This organization was composed of Messrs. S. H. Dudley, Salem Tutt Whitney, William Bayard and Prof. Eph. Williams, with his high school ponies as the fifth in the wagon, as we ordinarily speak. The company had one season prior to my connection with it. The company had a season prior to Dudley's Jolly Ethiopians". They opened at West Chester, Pa., and as my vaudeville engagements prohibited me from joining the company at me, they followed the following week. The company played with much success under the skillful management of the staff of S. H. Dudley in spite of the day's work, and so I moved along plausibly and successful until the first part of August, when Mr. Dudley was compelled to go to New York to fill an engagement in the management of the under the management of Mr. Gus Hill, and that practically closed the season for the "Jolly Ethiopians," leaving me at Pheobus, Va., with remnants of Mr. William Bayard agreed to go South with me if I would take the show there. I immediately furnished the capital, got out the billing matter and the money, and Dixon line for the first time in my life. M. B. I can truthfully say, coming from the North and not understanding the Southern customs of both the colored and white people, that we encountered obstacles that have arisen on Christmas day we found ourselves at Montgomery, Ala., where we had the honor of meeting, through my congenial partner, Mr. Baynard, the Rev. Andrew Stokes, pastor of a city. He is a grand an noble gentleman. We arranged for a concert, which was indeed a novel and unique one, to take place in his church. We met with the church's platform built over the pool around the rostrum of the church, and this created considerable discussion among the members, some saying that the Rev. Andrew Jackson Stokes, pastor of a horse stable and that they would never allow such a procedure to take place. That necessitated the calling of a special meeting of members of the church by the Rev. Stokes, and at that meeting he succeeded in convincing the excited and unprogressive members of the congregation that it was purely an education exhibition and that Prof. Williams would prove that his little equine beauties could multiply and subtract mathematically, tell the time of day by the watch, write on a typewriter and demonstrate human intelligence superior to the fault finder. The result was that the played to $90 and gave the church $35 per cent. Every body was enthused to the highest pitch and we were compelled to repeat the performance in two weeks, which was proved to be another decided success. The next day we met Mr. George Quine, of A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, who was having some repairs made on his cars, and billed play a date. Mr. Allen is an old friend formerly in the circus business in Wisconsin, and he would pay to say that he was confident that I would succeed. I arranged to buy his car, the Alabama, on the installment plan, and managed to meet every payment. Starting out in my car, we traveled through the South during the winter months. Having the best of talent, Gregory from New Orleans' played to packed houses nightly. The company was then formed into a repertoire and played two and three-night weekends, playing a week with nightly changes of the program. The success of the company was so great that a second car, the Rhoda, was purchased, and the company was directed by the public wherever it was seen, the show has grown to such an extent that plans are now on foot to pick up the show, which stands in different part of the South, beginning next April. Speaking of Mr. Williams, we wish that his success is due to the help received by him from his wife, Mrs. Rhoda A. Williams, one of Wisconsin's brightest women. She has been a great mentor for our efforts to build up generous Troubadours. Prof. Williams has surrounded himself with a corps of officers who are able at all time to furnish the goods in any capacity that Iey may be called upon to fill. His master's business managed Mr. R. C. Pugglesley, is one of the modest men in the business and has been with Mr. Williams since the starting of his Southern trip, joining the company at Norfolk, Va. He has stuck with the company through thick and thin, and has been willing at all times to lend his valuable services to make this show a success. Mr. Williams's success is due to the fact that he has always kept his eye on one object—perseverance. He has won his way by reaching the hearts of the general public, along what thought to be right at all times and giving the people a run for their money. Prof. Williams is a natural animal trainer. He likes animals, and as soon as one comes into his possession he commences to teach it tricks. He is a man of wonderful timeliness, and the one of the never thinks that failure is possible. His gift, for "gift" it certainly is, of training animals naturally led him into the show business, and he started his career with only one black stallion, which owned twelve head of high school ponies, which are seen in the daily parades and perform nightly; two cars, one a baggage and the other a private car; two horses, two modern improvements, and a new canvas theater, fitted up with everything that is needed to care for the patrons of the show, giving him the largest and most comfortable entertainment of its kind produced in America. He is always on the alert for novelty acts or anything that is new and produced by colored performers, and will nurture that there is nothing too good for the public's money. That is his method of doing business and that is the service of his success as the real goods will be sold by paying the veracity and square dealing is the keynote, and if you follow it up you cannot ose. At this time I do not care to write a biographical sketch of my life or tell of my thirty years' experience in hustling, but this article has been for the purpose of telling of the success of the company. The Troubadours' and the "Sillas Green" company during the last three years. In conclusion, I wish my many friends a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. BABY JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS, ALIAS "BABY JOB," THE CHILD This little child takes an active part in this production. She is 7 years of age, has a wonderful voice, is a neat dancer and promises to become a star. THE CHILDREN'S HOLIDAYS She wishes all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, "Baby Joe's" address is 68 Tenth street, Milwaukee, Wis. MISS PEARL MOON The above is a photo of Miss Pearl Moon, the Virginia Dare, as Sue Johnson, the Virginia Dare, with Eph. Williams's Famous Troubadours and is greeted with great ap- W. P. plause at every performance. This address is at Box 35, Pulaski, Va. She sends her regards to the profession and affection as a mery Christmas and a happy New Year. WEST VIRGINIA NIGHTINGALES. Mme. Jennie Hale is our leading lady and the best singer in the room. Her sweet, mellow tones full of feeling and charm, sets her hearers wild. Her Dreamland and "Twilight" is simply THE WOMAN superb. The lady is young and charming. Her steady work and lovely manner promise much for her in the future. She sends regards to the pro- grammer for the Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Address, care of The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. LATEST PHOTO OF MRS. RHODA A. WILLIAMS. The subject of the above cut is the boy of Prof. Eph. Williams, sole owner of the Famous Troubadours Comedy Company, now to take over the business. Mrs. Wilk [Picture of a woman with curly hair and a white dress with a ruff collar.] iams is so well known that she needs a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Wishes every member of the profession a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Mrs. Press is 68 Tenth street, Wilmaukee, Wis. THOMAS PRICE, THE KENTUCKY WHIRLWIND. The above is a reproduction from a recent photo of Thomas Price, the Kentucky Whirlwind, as Silas Green from New Orleans, who is the son of William Troubadour. He is playing the comedy role with great success and is the coming spot S. C. NEW. ORLEANS of wit and humor before the foot- lights. Regards to S. Tutt Whitney, Washington, A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all. His home address is KY, Snyder Race, N. E., Lexak- ley, Kentucky, Ace, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. NELSON GREEN. The subject of the above, Nelson G Gordon, was a comedy live during the past two years. [Image of a man standing in front of an American flag. He is wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and a dark tie. His face is partially obscured by the flag. The background is a plain white surface.]] He is doing a monologue and also plays the bass drum in the band with Epha. Williams's Famous Troubadours. He sends regards to friends. WILL GOFF KENNEDY. The subject of the above is Will G. Kinka, a former head tennis Tenn. who is well and favorably known throughout the colored theatrical projections and molliphone player. He is former and molliphone player. He is A. B. also a producer and is now touring Florida with Prof. Eph. William's Troubadours in the capacity of stage manager. He wishes all to remember him and added New Year. His permanent address is 1306 Jackson street. Nashville, Tenn. SouthernVaudevilleCircuit JERRY MARTIN The above is a reproduction of a photo of Jerry Martin, who is now playing the trombone with the Famous Troubadours, is making a great hit in THE FIRST MAN TO WIN A MARRIAGE IN THE U.S. the South. He wishes all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. His address is 55 Sherman Place, Binghamton, N. Y. EDWARD BANKIN. The above is the late Edward Baskin, the bright and busy young private secretary and assistant bussiness man, who is now himself a troubadour from the start, and is strictly a business man in the [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. full sense of the word. He sends regards to the profession. He also wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to his teachers, Charles Rhue, William, H. Mayfield, George Horrace, and to the Columbia Orchestra, of Keystone, W. Va. Address 35 13th street, Cordele, Ga. Continued on Page Seven. SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzes selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write to-day for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC GOMPANY 3025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. DESIGNERS, ENGRAVERS, ELECTROTYPEERS 83 West Pearl Street Both Phones IAPO INDIANAAPOLIS After the Theatre Stop at Blackers' for fine Candies, Soda, Cigars and Chile. 347 Indiana Avenue. Southern $100,000,00 BACK OF IT Can Give You From 9 TO 18 WEEKS without losing one day. Atlanta, Ga. Montgomery, Ala., Pensacola, Fla. You Get One Contract For 9 weeks playing the above mentioned 8 Theaters GET OUT OF THE COLD. Come down in the Circuit, the water is fine. Get busy, write or wire. L. D. JOEL, Arcade Theatre, 81 Decatur St., Atlanta, Ga. Rooms With or Without Board. Only First-class Colored Accommodation in the city. Two blocks from Bath Houses, Hotels Depots and Postoffice. MRS. E. H. LUDLOW, Prop. Telephone 1631. 436 Church Street, Hot Springs, Ark. Finest Theatre of its kind in the world. Playing only the best in Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Recognized acts always wanted. C. O. Harding, Chicago Agent. Full Orchestra. Uniformed Attendants. 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! At the Lagman's Theatre, Mobile, Ala., at all times, first class colored performers, male and female, singles and doubles, to work in vaudeville and stock. Eight to twelve weeks to good people. Address A. Wade, Agent, 185 Davis Avenue, or Billy Henderson, Stage Director Lagman's Theatre, Mobile, Ala. WANTED! For Central Theatre, Atlanta, Ga., and Ivy Theatre, Chattanooga, Tenn. (J. H. SWORDS, General Manager.) Good performers in all lines, also good specialty people who can deliver the goods, with A No. 1 ward-obe on and off stage. Also two trap drummers, one good violinist, one pianist. All must be sight readers and able to handle standard music. Performers address L. T. Swords, 329 East Ninth Street, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Musicians address E. B. Dudley. NOTICE to Managers of real Colored Theatres: Get in touch with me for good acts, as I am going to systemize my part of the business, with three large Theatres at my back. Can furnish you good acts of all descriptions at all times. GRAND OPENING. Central Theatre in Atlanta, Ga., January 2, 1911. Will need a few more real acts for opening. Address L. T. Swords, Booking Agent. You Can Play Your Act. From 4 to 6 weeks at the Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. Two Shows Nightly, No Matinees State all in first letter. Write or wire Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, Jacksonville, Fla. WANTED First class performers at Lincoln Theatre. Write at once. M. C. Ellis, 415 West Main Street, Lexington, Ky. GRAY'S CAFE & LUNCH ROOM Best. quickest and cheapest service in the world. pastry our specialty. Open all night. To Performers Playing, Indianapolis STOP AT THE NEW PARKER HOUSE European and American Plan 321 W. MICHIGAN ST. F. L. DUERSON, Prop. Write or wire for Rates IAS. N. SHELTON. LUCAS B WILLIF Phones—New 3058, Old, Main, 4694. UNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant. Lowest Prices. $18 Indiana Ave. Open all Night The Ree Rooms With one Only First-class Colored Accommodation in the Depots and Postoffice. MRS. E. H. 436 Church Street, The Crown Gate Paul La Me Finest Theatre of its kind in the Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Ree Harding, Chicago Agent. Full C WAN Mystic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark. or doubles. Costumes important factor can deliver goods. E. D. LEE, Manage WAN At Houston Theatre The Big Headliners. Good act WAN At the Lagman's Theatre, Mobile, Ala. at all female, singles and doubles, to work in vaudeville. Address A. Wade, Agent, 185 Davis A. man's Theatre, Mobile, Ala. WAN For Central Theatre Ivy Theatre, Chn. (J. H. SWORDS, Good performers in all lines, also good specialist I wardrobe on and off stage. Also two traps must be sight readers and able to handle stairs 329 East Ninth Street, Chattanooga, Tenn. Mus. NOTICE to Managers of real Colored Films going to systemize my part of the business, with you good acts of all descriptions at all times, lanta, Ga., January 2, 1911. Will need a few more L. T. Swords, .. RIGHT You Can Play From 4 to 6 Globe Theatre, J Two Shows Night State all in first level Frank Crowd, Ow Jacksoni J. B. L. D. JOEL, THE THEATRICAL KING. Owner and Manager Arcade Theatre, Atlanta Ga.; Sec't-Treas, and Booking Manager Southern Vaudeville Circuit. THIS $20.00 WATCH FOR $5.45 Has it selected you, jewel, dutchess, parent requisite, for your GOLDEN GOLDFISH, beautiful million emeralds, genuine gold, beautiful BLUE HUNTING CASE, is worn and worn, repaired and both once an O.D. 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TED! ire, Louisville, Ky., always booked at this Theater. TED! times, first class colored performers, male and ville and stock. Eight to twelve weeks to good venue, or Billy Henderson, Stage Director Lag- TED! e, Atlanta, Ga., and attanooga, Tenn. General Manager..) people who can deliver the goods, with A No. drummers, one good violinist. one pianist. All standard music. Performers address L. T. Swords. icians address E. B. Dudley. res: Get in touch with me for good acts, as I am three large Theatres at my back. Can furnish GRAND OPENING of Central Theatre in At- real acts for opening. Address Booking Agent. NOW.. Buy Your Act. weeks at the Jacksonville, Fla. tly, No Matinees ter. Write or wire. mer and Manager, ville, Fla. le Circuit Your Transportation Paid After joining the Circuit. 8 Weeks Engagement Arcade, Theatre, Atlanta, Ga., L. D. Joel, Owner and Mgr. 8 Weeks Engagement Queen Theatre, Montgomery, Ala. Jas. S. Chambers, Owner and Mgr. 8 Weeks Engagement Belmont Theatre, Pensacola, Fla. M. Jacoby, Owner and Mgr. Can Book You Elsewhere From Pensacola, if you Have the Goods. State All You Can Do in first letter. If you can't make good, save stamps. EPH WILLIAMS FAMOUS TROUBADOURS. LITTLE FLO RUSSELL. Miss Russell, the Pennsylvania suet- ter, Mimi, the Maryland Miss, the Troubadour Company, in a cowgirl attire, sings that great western hit, "You're the best of me," she plays every time she renders her fa- ours Pruly mous song. She wishes all friends and acquaintances a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. David Dora Page, William H. Mayfield and others. Address, Uniontown, Pa., or 119 Henry Street, Roanoke, Pa. This is the photo of J. W. Craddock, the Texas star, late of R. Roy Pope's famous Ringling Annex Band. He is now in sunny Florida, a member of the band of the barton band. He wishes to be A. B. remembered to Prof. Pope and the entire company. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He is now entourage of Dr. David B. McGraw, Famous Troubadours Company. Address 234 N. Wright street, Greenville, Tex. This is yours truly, Prof. F. S. Perdom, of Sunnyland; solo artist of that beautiful instrument the violin. He is now in charge of the orchestra and is now in charge of the orchestra [Name] with Eph. Williams' Famous Troubadours, and is filling his position with every ability of an artist. He sends regards to the musical world on every with Eph. Williams' Famous Troubadours, and is filling his position with every ability of an artist. He sends regards to the musical world on every $3.50 RECIPE CURES WEAK MEN----FREE # END NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY —YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. 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Robinson, Building, will send you of this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary envelope free of charge. A great man doctors would charge 343 to 5.00 for this prescription like this. I sent it entirely free. spoke of the wheel. Address, 621 Thomas street, Key West, Fla. This is Miss Susie C. Cooksey, the Indianapolis "Song Bird," who, as Linda Jane Green, the amateur singer many, is receiving the marks of appreciation nightly. She sings with splendid success that great Kate song hit of the season, "That Barbershop Chord." He regards to the profession and while in the land of Florida sunshine and flowers would lige very much to hear from the Beechums. Address care of the Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. THE ONE REAL TROUBADOUR. The above is the Georgia celebrated song son, in a big three-act musical comedy, "The Funny Side of Life." Mr. Braway all his own. He keeps the audience M. D. screaming with witty sayings, knocking the turkey off of the limb. He is the best man in the profession and wishes a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all. His address is The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. This is the latest likeness of Miss Mollie Wells, the "Tennessee Cyclone" from the movie *Epiphany*. Famous Troubadours Company. She is the leader of the famous THE WOMEN'S HISTORY Dixie Female Quartet, which is nightly present at the school, is remembered to the profession. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the students 125 Pleasant street, Hinton, W. Va. THE SHOW THAT NEVER CLOSES. Has Lost Only Three Nights in the Last Four Years. The above is the hub of the wheel, Prof. Eph. Williams, sole owner of the Famous Troubadours Comedy Company, which is no doubt the best Negro company, Prof. Williams, after a hard fight for first place, has succeeded in winning the pennant by bringing this company up to its highest standard. He has added a new act that bring the business. The little canine performers are Pinto, Spot, Beauty and Magnolia. The little fellows keep the masses spellbound every day, as far out no least, Dynamite Mud, the funniest scene. Our novel street pedagnt daily is fun for the children. The show is now in a new waterproof canvas theatre, fitted with a large screen, so scenic. This tent is 140 by 100 feet, with setting capacity of 16,000 persons. We have our own Pullman drawing room and sleeping cars, two in number, and another Pullman buffet the singer is being put trim the Snaper the coconut and the Snoop the Snoop. Ga, at a cost of $1,500. The car will be used for the No. 2 show, which opens early in the spring. The big company is the Detroit M. C. L. Goss Company of Detroit, Mt. After a little over thirty years in the show business Prof. Williams is now peer of all colored managers, owning all colored repertoire company, existence today, locked by both brain and capital and stands a class by itself. Honest dealing has the secret of the success of Prof. Williams, who wishes all of his friends and acquaintances a happy New Year. Address in care of The Freeman, Indian-apolis, Inc. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Weekly Review and Stage Notes by Sylvester Russell. Simms & Thompson at the Grand. The wonderful thing to be seen at the Grand is the audience had to linger and wait for Josie, so Joe Simms was with us again in a new role, and we were much obliged to look up to her when he coached its work up to its usual standard, and his young partner, Thompson, who has but little magnetism, but whose face is pleasing to look upon when he coached its work up to its usual standard, and his young partner, Thompson, who has been depressed, is now a picture of joy, which revealed itself when he used to bill by making them Kid Thomas and Ward Ward are back again. Miss Ward's "Buddy" was slow, as usual, but a nobly male satire, but she improved in her performance, making her from a frost, and Kid Thomas, who wore a new suit of clothes, gave a scene a la George Primrose, and then danced son and Jennie Ringgold, in a new, up-to-date singing and dancing specialty, were well up to the standard of their former successes. Every girl in the audience gave a great and walk-over in pants. There was a white team on the bill; the girl could not do anything, but the young man was a clever contortionist dancer, and received Jesse A. Shipp Handicapped. "A Trip to Jamater," an operatic comedy, by Jesse A. Shipp, on its second week's run at the Pekin. In the cast is the original Billy Johnson, Sidney Kline, the Chas Chas Millis, Jimkins, Lloyd Jerry Mills and Jimmy Brown. The females comprise Goldy Crosby, Hattie McIntosh, Fanny Wise, Maggie Davis, Daisy Brown, Katie Jones, Jettie Brown, Miss Krowne. She was naturally spoken of by those who saw it, but as I was obviously unable to see it, a review of it for the benefit of the actors in the cast and the partnership of the house manager is the natural time which renders the situation obtiguous to the management a hindrance and affront to the producer and other essentials to success. The Umbrian Glee Club will give a sacred concert at Institutional Church, Christmas night. Madam Anita Patti Brown will be the soloist. S. H. Lane's Chocolate Bons Bons are filling engagements in a condensed musical comedy, "The Darktown Opera Troupe." The Tom Fletcher Quo has just returned from the Pantage's time. Miss Anita Wilkins, prima donna, has left for St. Louis, Mo., to join the Barrett Stock Company at the Theatrorium. Arthur Woolige, the Original Rags, is in mourning for the loss of his sister, who recently died at Baltimore, Md. Miss Nettie Lewis leaves for Los Angeles, Cal., December 28, for a pleasure trip. When Sam Davis, of Davis and Walker, was recently approached to have his name inserted in the Christmas greeting cards, he immediately paid the price of an ad. to not have his name inserted at all, etc. Frank Clemontroi informs us from New York that Billy Williams' Chicago application to the C. V. B. A., submitted by Mr. Prampin, has been O. K. D. The Mrs. Prampin, has been Mrs. Williams during their stay in Chicago, at which place Mrs. Prampin's mother, Mrs. Edwards, of Kansas City, paid her a visit. Mr. Clemontroi's wife, Mrs. Williams, had home from Pennsylvania very ill with pneumonia, is now convalescent. Mr. Tull E. Brown, the recital pianist, has returned from his Redpath Bureau for Louisville, Ky., where he will conduct a conservatory of music. Walter Hill, a fairly good young comedian, to tour the Southern circuits, including Memphis, Hot Springs and New Orleans. Miss Lena Mitchell and Bessie Brady have just returned from Jacksonville. Flax, where they filled eight successful weeks. The Harper-Smith Trio left the city early in the week, to open at Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the William Morris time. Shelton Brooks has returned from Canada, to join Jesse A. Shipp's stock company for the next production, after which he is to open on the Orpheum time as the Seesaw. LAGMAN'S THEATRE, MOBILE, ALA. The Llagan man's Theater Stock Company, at this popular delitehite engagement at this popular location under the personal direction of Billy Henderson, is the Mobile people say, going "big." The winner, and with such a was a boxoffice winner, and with such a was a present director promises to make the larger reputation than Mr. Henderson's former company, as each member now connected their particular line. For the opening company was seen to advantage in the great satirical drama "The Texas Ranger," and their second performance they were seen in "The Officer and the Hobo," which was a scream from start to finish. The members are the Billy Henderson, Sidney Henderson, Billy Beahk, Sidney Coleman, that big song shouter, the Joe and Daisy, Mattle Whitman, on those leaves, Smiley, some singer and dancer, and all in all there is some bunch together. Our new manager, Mr. A. Wade, only stops long enough to say, hello children, leaves with a smile that won't come off. MUNCIE, IND. The concert given at the Calvary Baptist Church Monday night was a grand success. Prof. W. H. Hines of Shelbyville, Tennessee, will attend the A. M. E. Sunday School will give its Christmas exercises on Monday night, December 26, at the church....Mr. C. W. Downs will entertain a few friends at the Favorite Wednesday, December 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Leave about the first of the year for Little Rock, Ark, to visit his uncle....The most mirtful of all musical comedies, "His Honor, the Banker," presented by the popular Smart Set, will be the attraction for Grand on Tuesday night, December 28. STAGE NOTES. A rumor of a stock company for the Crown Garden, Indianapolis. Jones and Gilliam at Grand Opera House, Rutland, Vt, this week. Taylor and Taylor still in Canada; booked up until April. Making good at every turn. Miss Marie Burton is singing just as sweetly as ever this week at the Pekin, Cincinnati. The Goodloes are in Louisville for the holidays, at their home, 33411 West Wall Street. They send regards to all friends. Couple of picks at the Crown Garden this week with Madge Clinton. It would pay some of the big ones to go to school to them. Mr. J. T. Cox, better known as Polly Cox, died last Sunday. Been complaining for about one year. His son Jimmie will go to Atlanta, Ga., to live. R. Roy Pope is busy building up his band for the next season. He is at the head of Ringling Bros. Annex Band. He will winter in Indianapolis. Season opens in March. The Pewees, Chas, and Sadie, will open their Montgomery, Ala., engagement on December 26th for three weeks. They send Christmas greetings, and hope all a happy New Year. The Lockharts, Tom and Ada, are spending the holidays in Atlanta, Ga., with Mr. Lockhart's family, 268 Terry street. Out after Christmas in "Queen Bess." New costumes. Black Patti and her bunch at Yazoo City, Miss, last week. Jolly John Larkin, married to be holding his own, not to mention the Madame, who is sad to be in fine form. Taylor and Taylor, members of the Southern Vendetta Theater. They come to Queen Theater, Montgomery. Have opened at Langman's Theater, Mobile. Making good. "A Royal Coon." a prodigious production at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, Christmas week. Thirty-five people, all top notchers, will be in the east. A chorus of twenty people will be heard. Madame Cordella McClain has secured her release from one of the most dangerous inmates and sometimes high promoter. An Indianapolis paper had it that they fought in London and separated in Paris. Fred Lewis and his two boys, Leon and Carl, are resting up a season at their home. Fred reports a successful season in the New England states. He will go with Pope of the Singing Bros. Annext Band the next season. Walter Manigault, acccled back and wished the thought of some to one of the greatest dancers of his kind in the world. He thinks 115 steps is a plenty to convince people of who he is. He does some other stunts, monologue, so forth. Now at the Pekin, Richmond, Va. Some of the theatre fiends couldn't wait until Dudley and his Smart Set came to Indianapolis, they had to go to Chicago to see it. They came back raging, giving it to Alda Overton Walker expected, for a whole show given to report, whole show gives a very excellent account of itself. S. H. Dudley and his folks are expected in Indianapolis in March. Really they are expected much sooner, according to the feeling here. O, for a good first-class, whole show once more. 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Mrs. George Green and children are visiting friends at Dayton, O. Rev, Dolly Lewis, evangelist, has returned to her home in Kentucky. Mrs. Ida Cushenberry, of Cincinnati, is the guest of friends and relatives. Mr. Elwood C. Knox presented his wife, Mrs Susie Knox, with a piano for Christmas. Mr. William W. Clark, of Akron, O., was in the city this week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Lewis were the guests of his parents at Bloomington, Ind., Sunday. Mrs. Mary Lawson met with an accident in which her leg was injured. She is improving. Miss Iphigenia Coles and Miss Almeda Burwell are visiting Miss Onelda Duff, of the Parks Department. Superintendent Sketton of the M. E. church preached morning and evening at Scott's chapel last Sunday. Mrs. William R. Hill and children, of Chicago, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. T. V. Hill, of Martindale avenue. Attorney R. L. Brokenburr will return Monday from Spartansburg, C. where he will be holidaying with friends. The Misses Newell and Hibbits will receive informally Sunday at the home of Miss Hibbits in North Missouri street. Mr. R. Brown, who has been the guest Thursday for, Chicago and Kansas City, Hursday for Chicago and Kansas. Mrs. Wilson lovings, of 723 Kansasburg, served a five course dinner the 29th in honor of Mrs. Harry Esters, of St. Paul. Mr. Ed. Tull Brown, the well known pianist has gone to Loulville, Ky., after a short visit with friends and relatives in the city. Prof. William H. Perry, of Loulville, Ky., was in the city Wednesday of this week. Mr. Perry is principal of one of the largest colored schools in the country. Rev. J. S. Bailey, of Mayville, Ky., was in the city Wednesday of this city, was the guest of Rev. D. E. Skelton and family in Paca street, a few days this week. Walter Chenault, teacher of Greenville, O., was in the city this week, spending childhood in the fraternity. He a school project to unfold for the benefit of the colored youths of Indiana. Mrs. Cecil Sanders, of 721% Muskum- g街, served a seven course dinner in honor of Mrs. Harry Esters, of St. Kansas, out of town guest was Mrs. Carry E. Smith, of Munice. Guests at the Christian Inn, 110 North Senate avenue: C. L. Pace, Phil- adelphia, Pa. W. A. Warker, Newark, N.J. A. A. Warner, Arthur Duncan and E. Covington, Bow- ling Green, Ky. The opening sermon of Scott's chapel on Martindale avenue was preached by the Rev. L. W. Brown, Mr. George L. Knox. The congregation is highly pleased with their beautiful new church house. Rev. Chas. Jones is pastor. Supremeintendent Skelton of the M. E. Church and wife gave a dinner last Friday evening at their beautiful home on Paca street. Among those present were Mrs. Polly Lewis, Mrs. D. W. Dewey, Mr. D. and wife; Mr. Geo. L. Knox and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Trible. A very enjoyable evening was spent. The marriage of Mr. Albert Ferguson and Miss Georgia, the teacher, was attended, at the home of Rev. H. W. Tate, pastor of Simpson Chapel, in West Tenth street, in the presence of a few intimate friends. Mr. Ferguson and has been a successful chaufeur in the city for the past few years. Mr. George Jones, of Crawfordsville, Ind, and Thaddeus Jones, of Detroit, Mich., are visiting the church on the holidays. Miss Elsie Masterson, of Louisville, Ky., is also visiting Mrs. Brown, who is the wife of Dr. W. E. Brown, one of our popular students. Brown is a teacher in the city schools. Mrs. James Carter, of 732 North California street, entertained a few friends Monday morning, December 26th in honor of Mrs. J. F. Stalkup, of Bowling Green, Ky. The house was decorated with Christmas decorations. Among those present were Mesdames James, James Forst, Fort Johnson, and G. L. Lane. The hostess was beautifully costumed in a dark navy gown and looked very charming. Mrs. Harriet Kelley entertained Monday evening for her guest, Miss Bernardine Payton, of Parkersburg, W. Va., at her Hurrah! The Union Wins! No matter where you live—or what you do—you should know all about the great UNION movement and its impact on the country by leaps and bounds. Over 1,000 Unions already chartered—more than 60,000 memberships issued—all grocery and supplies furnished at wholesale prices. Justice and health benefits—and "every honest claim paid before sunset on the day of final proof." 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. Hurry up! Write for complete plans. Send 10c (coin or stamps) for the UNION JOURNAL Magazine three months, with full particulars; for out Benefit membership with Field Marshalship. Address: The International Liberty Union of the World. 328 First National Bank Bldg., Covington, Ky., U. S. A. home, 1917 Highland Place. During the evening a delightful program was rendered. Among those appearing were Mr. Thaddens Jones, the well known reader, Alfred Taylor, poet and reader, and Miss Elizabeth Taylor, the pianist, a piano solo, Mrs. Kelley's excellently appointed home was appropriately decorated. The evening was splendidly spent. PHILLIPS CHAPEL Watch meeting Saturday night beginning at 16:30. New Year's Sunday; sermon at 11 a. m., by Rev Taylor, ex-pascal. Wednesday evening, January 4th, prayer and official meeting. Revival services will be held form then on. Presiding Elder Copeland will be present. First Quarter meeting will be held on Wednesday. Rev W. H. Tate, pastor of Simpson's Chapel will preach communion sermon at 3 p. m. All invited. Bennett always for best Xmas photos. Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. OFFICERS ELECTED. The following officers for 1911 were elected by Deborah Temple, No. 3, on Tuesday evening, December 13: Anna Thompson, treasurer; Betty Ribb, chairwoman; Lizzie Brown, financial secretary; Lyda Addison, recording secretary; Lucy Thompson, treasurer; Betty Ribb, chairwoman; Lizzie Brown, financial secretary of board of trustees; Sallie Alexandria, chairman of sick committee; Sarah Rendo, second; Sarah Streets, marshal; Parker, senior; Zela Marshall, Carrie Mills. Bennett always for best Xmas photos. Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. A great crowd is expected to attend the first Monster meeting of the year 1911 at Witershower church, on North West street between Walnut and Wood. Wood, secretary of the Board of Health, will be the speaker. In this capacity he is well acquainted with existing conditions relative to our social welfare and is a pleasing and friendly talker. His subject will be "The New Era." Men only. The solist尔 for the occasion is Mrs. Pearl Cleague. Come out. Begin the morning tour. Come out. Begin the treat. All men are welcome. Program begins promptly at 3:30. No person under sixteen years admitted. Open house. Monday. 2nd day. A receive, and all are welcome for there will be something doing al day. At 4 p.m., a basket ball game will be played between the two teams. A gymnastic exhibition will be given interspersed with a musical program. LAST PAYMENT ON PIANO AT SCHOOL No. 42. The following persons made donations of 25 cents and more toward the last payment on the piano of School No. 42 for which we wish to thank them very Wm. S. Davis, $1.00; Joseph Brown, $25; Harry Rodocher, $1.00; Cash, $50; Cash, $25c; A. B. Gould, $1.00; E. C. Stam, $0; Z. F. Kimball, $25c; G. J. Chen, $0; P. Brotlett, $0; G. L. Hitelberger, $0; Miss Fanny Carter, $2.00; Miss Myrtle Broadie, $1.00; Miss Irene Hayden, $1.00; Mr. Mrs. W. E. Grubbs, $1.00; T. Prentiss, $1.00; Mrs. W. Wittl, $0; Rev. J. D. T. Weih, $0; Mr. M. Louise Miller, $1.00; Rev. T. R. Prentiss, $0; Isaac Pleasant, $0c; Mrs. Teeters, $25c; Rev. G. W. Ward, $0c; Mrs. M. B. Taylor, $25c; I. T. Taylor, $25c; J. Holland, $0c; Mr. M. Hottick, $50c; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Starks, $0c; J. Holley, $1.00; Wm. F. Watts, $1.00; Frank Wells, $0c; L. H. Johnson, $0c; D. Moschelle, $0c; H. W. Willet, $0c; Bessie Downey, $25c; Mrs. E. Lawrence Peters, $25c; Jas. Sewet, $0c; W. Richardson, $1.00; W. J. Stone, $0c; H. Watts, $25c; A. Hines, $25c; J. Virgil Jones, $1.00; Rev. F. Young, $0c; Children of School, $4.11; L. W. Green, $0c; Wm. Ray, $1.00; John Jones, Jr., $0c; Rev. Averitt, $0c; Boys' Club, $0c; F. Jones, $0.00; A. Morris, $0c; Small donations to the amount of $2.00 were also secured. We desire to especially thank Messrs. Gabriel L. Jones Joseph Brown, W. S. Davis and C. F. Jones, who solicited funds for this pur The members of the Parents' Club deserve much credit for standing by us and supporting us at times of distress from time to time. Without their help we could not have paid for the instructor to be respectfully, Mrs. M. E. Thomas, F. F. Young, W. E. Grubbs committee on Piano. Bennett always for best Xmas photos Sit now. 36 E. Washington street. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Mr. William Corrothers is confined to his home with typhoid fever. . . Mr. Clarence Buler, after spending a week with relatives, returns to his home with the Grand Rapids, Mich. . . Mr. Geo Clark, of Rache, Wis. is visiting in this city as the guest of his sister, Mrs. Ida Gaines, of Barbour Salspaugh has to his city by his Lewis Wesley, after a pleasant visit in Youngstown, Ohio. . . Mrs. William Watkins, of Barbour street, is visiting relatives in Abasah, Mich. . . Mrs. Russell Macon and granddaughter are spending the holidays in this city as the guests of Mrs. George Levers, of Burlington, Mrs. of 84 Fonda avenue, entertained at a family reunion on Sunday, December 25. The out of town guests were: Mr. A. Dick and daughter, Mrs. A. Dick and daughter, Mrs. of Kalamazoo, Mich. and Mr. Silas Brown and Mr. E. Gregory, of Detroit, Mich. . . Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kitzmiller and Mr. E. Gregory, of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Claude Evans spent last Tuesday evening with Mrs. Alice B. Johnson.... Mrs. B. F. Laws, of Columbus, O. Brown, of Columbus, and friends and friends.... Miss Nettie Brown has recovered from her illness.... Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Oliver, of 22 Peninsular street, Columbus, and friends and friends.... Miss Dora Guy, who for the past few months has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Grace Simpson, of Washington Heights, Columbus, and friends and relatives her home in Newark, O. accompanied by Miss Elaine Loomis, of 11 Clay street. The young ladies will be absent a month from the event, and friends and relatives in Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo, O. stopping a few days in betroth, and finding a home.... Mrs. Glad Williams can be found at 50 Warren street; Glad Williams, agent. DALLAS, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. The water situation in Detroit still in a state of crisis, and the officials have investigated they fear critical conditions for the cities and property in case of fire...Mrs. Molle Morris is listening her children, Ms. Smith and Ms. Christmas, with relatives in Plano...Several of our progressive merchants are sending patrons their handsome Negro calendars for the year 1911, which are accustomed to receive customers. Austin and others are pushing a benefit association here for all ages of the race. Are you in it, idle ones? To those who don't belong to any order, this association will not be bead elsewhere, and it will stop much of the begging for burial when a member of the race passes away. It helps to keep you out of many hard-to-find places. Mr. Cowan, members of the Pastime Club, spent the holidays in Denton county on a hunting trip...Mr. A. A. Smith and Mr. Cowan, members of the Pastime Club, last Tuesday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Isom Woolridge, on Alken street, in the presence of a host of admiring friends. Presiding Elder, Mr. Cowan, had said that he best wishes the citizens of Dallas for a smooth sail over the sea of matrimony. ...Miss Corinthia Taylor is spending a week recuperating, at San Angelo. Her Dallas friends and the teachers of the city schools are hoping for her return fully recovered....The county teachers held an interesting session at Bethel A. M. E. church, corner Leonard and Cachran streets....Miss Susie Taylor, of Ennis, spent a short time here enroute to her home from San Angelo, where she visited her sister....Joe Broomfield's Cafe, 2213 Elm street, is called the "Short Order Cafe."...Mrs. R. Lone, of Kingston, Ga. is here the guest of her THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. brother, G. Hardin, and family. ..B. B. Ace, the tailor and cleaner, is located near Bryon street. ..Mr. Jessie Webster left for El Paso, and will soon return to New York. ..New Year's resolutions. ..Negro wood and coal dealers are losing the small quantity customers because of the high prices they charge. It can be remedied. ..The store is not sure to it that no one is treated better than another at their places of business. ..Prof. J. W. Towns is visiting in Atlanta, Ga. ..Look for the Freeman on Saturday of each week. Have your cash on hand. ..Corner, corner of Mab and Austin streets. JELLICO. TENN. Mrs. George Gray, of Peabody, will spend Christmas at home. Rev. S. Woods and Miss Millie Simpson were marred at the 18th Day of the Week, on the night of Miss Bertha Gillium departed for her home in Spencer, N. C., Monday. Mr. and Mrs. S. Bowman are the happy parents of a baby girl. Mrs. M. Johnson and a young girl who have been attending college, will spend Christmas at home. Mr. Chas. Halebeston, who has been the guest of Mr. Perry Bushes's return to the home in the 18th Day of the Week, was been attending Knoxville College, who has been attending here to Gatliff, Ky. where she is the first of Christina L. Smith. Jackson was the guest of Miss Flemmy Bailey Saturday. Miss Jackson is from Athens. Miss Aggie Lowe Stevens departed for Athens. Mr. Whareens is from the guest of Miss Jackson. Mr. Willie Jackson will spend Christmas at home. He is a student at Knoxville College. Miss Mattie Bush and Mr. Fred Smith were in the December of the 18th Day of the Week, as they will make their future home. Mr. Christmas, of Williamsburg, was the guest of Mrs. J. Lutz, Christmas. Mrs. Geo. Donald was the guest of Mr. Chutley, Mrs. Mrs. Sarah's Hammond of Knoxville, is expected to be the guest of Mrs. Sutton. Miss Mabel McLoy, who is a teacher of An棵树. Mr. Smith is with Mrs. E. B. Johnson, Mrs. Wesley McCrosea has been seriously ill at her home, but is a little better now. Rev. A. B. Turner made a trip to Barbourville Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. S. Bowman are the happy parents of her relatives at a Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Emma Reid died at her daughter's home, Monday morning at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Reid was a little mother of the 18th Day of the Week, at a church. Mr. Reid was very old. M. E. Mcdames Rosa Baxter, Lillie Miller and Mattie Steavenson spent the day at East Tennessee. Messrs. John and W. Will Housman went to the home of Christmas dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Baxter. LIMA, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. The Christmas tree and exercises at the Baptist church December 24th, were a success, with lots of presents being distributed among a large audience, after which luncheon and refreshments were served. The A. M. P. church had a successful Christmas tree and exercises at the church, December 25th, everybody being welcome. After many presents were distributed to a large number of people, luncheon was served in the vestry of the church.... Arthur Carter, of Cincinnati, O., who is a graduate of Howard University, of Washington. D. C., will locate in this city some time this week to commence the practice of law.... Mr. Ravo-Ada Adams, of this city, who is attending college in Chicago, spent Christmas in this city with his father and many friends.... Mr. Abe Goins, of Detroit, Mich., is here to spend his two weeks' vacation with his sister, Mrs. R. Thomas. Mr. Harry Hicks has returned from school for the Christmas vacation.... Miss Hazel Hicks is home from Wilberforce on her vacation.... Mrs. Carpenter has been very sick. CANNONSBURG, PA. Miss Nola Shearow, who has been a patient at the Canonsburg hospital for some time, spent Christmas at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezekiel Beth, returning to the hospital Monday evening at Brownsburg, Pa., spent Christmas with Mrs. Golden's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chrle Davis.....Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thompson and returning Mrs. Thompson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Philips.....An elegant program was carried out at Payne Chapel of the Sable school were treated. There was a large attendance.....Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams, of South Canonsburg, were visited by the stork, which left off to the couple.....Miss Anna Hayden, better known as "Aunt Ann" is on the sick list.....Mrs. Martha Shearow, Mrs. Dora Land and Mrs. Anna Hayden attended the grand lodge of Samartians at Brownsburg, Pa. CORSICANA. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN depending the holidays with her daughter in school at Huntsville, Ala. . . Mr. Upton Williams and Vernie Johnson dropped in from Dallas and spent several days in the certain individuals in the city who ought to read some and learn what the world is doing instead of going around and talking about neighbors, and other living in glass houses should not throw stones. Christmas was celebrated in a quite way in this city, and there were no discontinuities. The control wagon did no business whatever. . . Mrs. John White spent the holidays in Dallas, Tex. . . Don't forget The Freeman every time old friends come to W. W. Humphries and G. Phipps have a reputation among their people which is hard to excel. . . Mr. T. B. Thomas was quite prominent at the Christmas tree. Every time old friends came to W. W. Humphries they were for ...Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson, of Petty, Tex., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Dickerson, of Temple, Tex., and Judson, of Temple, Tex., spent a days with E. C. Anderson...Mr. Clinton Apperson, of Temple, in the way of a piano... Mr. Will Travis, the whiskey man, is up from Teague, Tex...Mrs. Johnte Tra- say is visiting relatives in Lee Hive, Okla. MT. VERNON, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. J. Peterson, of Belleau, O., spent Church Sunday. Jesse Peterson of East Pleasant street Jeanette, the infant daughter of Mr. died December 25th of pneumonia laterm at Mount View....A Christmas tree was held at the Calvary Baptist church, Monday, December 28, 2015, at the and the young students were glad to have a few old ones. Also a Christmas tree was held at the A. M. E. church, Saturday night, away numerous gifts to the little ones and big ones....This is your last chance to subscribe for The Freeman at $1.00 a year. Let me take your subscription to some home Black 752, and I will cheerfully call. COLUMBIA, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. He boded murder, occurred in Columbia Tuesday and shot 20, when Sam O'Neil met and shot William Holt to death on Sixth street, in front of Charles Scott's home. The two men are said to have had some difficulty recently. He was born in New Bloomfield and was about 25 years of age. He came to Columbia about three years ago and was a barber by trade. He was married and his wife has been in St. Louis since 1970. He the hair dressing business, and was expected home Christmas. His - mother, Mrs. Julia Graves, who is said to live in Minnesota. His body was taken to Fulton by Mr. M. McDonald, a brother K. of P. of that city. O'Neil is a Columbia boy and has been for some time employed as porter in the Tiger barber shop. Immediately after the shooting he was arrested in the basement of the building where he was working and was found in Pythias. Both men were Knights of Pythias. SHEFFIELD, ALA. NOTES. Mr. Harry Stennett died December 14 after several months' illness. He was one of Sheffield's best citizens. He leaves a father, mother, several brothers, sisters and a host of friends and family. The services were conducted by Rev. R. H. Haynes, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, of Tucumbia... Mr. Clay Stennett, of Memphis, was called to this city to attend the funeral of his son. He will attend several days in the city. Mr. and Mrs. William Stennett desire to extend their heartfelt thanks to the many friends for their kindness during the illness of their son... I wish to say that I am very grateful to them for their liberal patronage, and hope to have a continuance of the same. I shall not feel that I have done my duty until The Freeman is read in every home in the city. J. W. Abernatha's Restaurant, at Abernatha's Restaurant. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN The Christmas program on December 24th at the church was largely attended. Each child was remembered...Mrs. Anne Robinson Hatcher, of Canada, is visiting her mother and other friends...Mr. Mick Thurston is still very much in love. The Second Baptist church was beautifully decorated on December 24th. The program was fine. The tree was loaded with Christmas presents. Each child was remembered...The Christmas program was largely attended. Each child was presented with a box of candy...An excellent program was rendered at the Bethel A. M. E. church December 24th. The drama was presented in the way the tree was distributed from the tree, and a treat of a box of candy was given to all...Mr. Davis, of Missouri, is visiting his brother, Mr. John McCree and other friends. Rev. Miller preached an able service December 18th at Bethel A. M. E. church. THE CHRISTIAN INN Lovely furnished rooms, gas, bath, both phones, furnace heat, home privileges, car to door. No. 113 Senate Ave., 8164; New 2388. Phones, Old Main 8164; New 2388. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudus Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Romance sent by mail on receipt of price 60 cts (stamp) has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Blodan, druggest. Indianapolis. Ind. All kinds of Job Work done. Ind. A nice bunch of Job work can you get it done anywhere else. All kinds of cards printed. Any friends visiting you call up the Freeman and let us know. Telephone Number. New 2880. WANTED - A good, clean colored woman or girl to do house work in family of four. For home work. For home ferred. Address Lowell W. Baker, P. O. Building, Ashtabula, Ohio. Madame C. J. Walker has now thrown open her beautiful furnished home to the up to date traveling public. Her home is modern and steam heated. Bedroom board in family style. Main Street. Both phones. Main 7256. West 5232%. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with hot irons. But do it with Kink-no-more, the greatest hair straightener. Kink-no-more will straighten the kinkiest kind of hair. Think about it—a preparation that all you have to do is apply it on the hair, and, with a little combing, the hair becomes as straight as one day or one week, but to last from six to eight months. Water nor nothing else will make it kink again after it has been straightened. Kink-no-more is a wonder worker. So marvelous it do its work, that one on hardy be it believe their own eyes. It works like magic, and is unique because there is not another preparation in the world like it. We offer a reward of $100 for any head of hair, that Kink-no-more will not straighten. Kink-no-more is a vegetable compound; it is perfectly harmless and will stop it from falling out; positively removes dandruff, promotes a luxuriant growth of healthy hair and keeps it soft and glossy. Remember that Kink-no-more is not the same as that is claimed for it or money refunded. We will send to any one on the receipt of $1 a regular size box of Kink-no-more to two heads of hair. When ordering send registered letter, postal money order or express money order. Liberal insurance indicates for special terms. Inclose 2-eent stamp for reply. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Shelton & Jones, 1019 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, N. J. Miss Millie Alexander, hair dresser and man- ufacturer. Fill in the full lines of Hair goods. Write or call 223 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Phone Old, call 5656. Always Appreciated! Always Needed. THE WALK-OVER SHOE "For Men and Women." More Style More Wear More Comfort. Prices $3.50, $4 and $5. 28 N. Penna. St. A Grocery of Quality We Specialize in Table Delicacies. The Best Colored Citizens are our Customers. M. C. Shea & Co. Both Phones. 219-223 N. Illinois St. WE'RE ASKING YOU WE'RE ASKING YOU Why not buy a Piano during the Christmas season, when you can take advantage of the exceptionally low prices which we are making just now? The King Piano is the Piano that satisfies lovers of good music. Tone, touch and finish are unexcelled. The King represents the greatest Piano value ever offered Please investigate. We will make it to your advantage. King Piano Co.'s Factory Store, K. of P. Building. Indianapolis. 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. $10.50. Payable $1.00 down and only $1.00 a month. Come and see the kitchen heater at the office of 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 jewelry 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 Street. Phone, Main, 251.