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An advertisement in The Freeman is not an experiment, but a business investment. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER JAN 21 1911 VOL. XXIV. NUMBER 3 LIGHT IN THE OLD STATE GENERATED BY NEWBERN INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE IN BLACK BELT OF EASTERN SECTION Promising School Founded by Dr. A. L. E. Weeks—Great Growth in Eight Short Years— Resources and Needs. Thompson's National News Bureau WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 8.—An institution of training in the arts, because of its unique location and the unusual promise it offers to the race, is the Newbern Collegiate Industrial Institute, founded eight years ago. Newbern is a graduate of Shaw University, and a minister of the Baptist faith. The school is in the center of the "black belt" of the State, the population of which region, according to the U.S. Census, number 259,011. Of this number 259,011 were colored, living within a radius of less than sixty miles. This radius includes twenty counties of the State, and parts of adjoining counties, bringing the total population of the institution to a total Nero population more than 300,000. The school was incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina in March, 1902, and the first session was held with a faculty of three teachers and an enrolment of thirty-five pupils, and posing facilities of the crudest character. After eight years of experience, the institute has one double-story building, 40x65 feet, with assembly rooms and four class rooms and one double-story church building of brick, 722 square feet, with attic and provisions for additional class rooms. These buildings and grounds, as they stand, are worth $12,000. W. D. edipher, a well-to-do colored man near Newborn, and the timber land, the timber from which will bring a goodly figure, after which it will be useful for farming. A short time ago the board of trustees purchased 400 reasonable terms, and great emphasis will now be placed upon the agricultural_phase of the training to be offered here. Dr. Weeks has succeeded in interesting Dr. Weeks in the recent tour of the "Washington party" through the State, the Tuskegee educator was convinced by personal observation that the development of the Institute meant untold good to the thousands of Negroes in Eastern North Carolina, and gave assurance that he would extend substantial aid in bringing it up to the both races. "Dr. A. L. . Weeks and his wife are trying to do in this community the same thing as they did in the past, and they are worthy of your support," said Dr. Washington, to the great crowd of whites and blacks which gathered in open air at Newborn on the 3rd of November. The 1,000 acres of land recently acquired, are estimated to be worth $50,000, and in high state of cultivation, Three additional buildings have been purchased, bringing the building valuation up to $19,200. The farm equipment, embarked wagons, carts, animals, mowing machines, blows, harrows, cultivators and necessary harms together with mulch, hogs, etc., is highly praised by agriculturalists. A vigorous campaign now being waged to secure more money for tuition of students. 1996 to establish a brick yard and stocking department; $50,000 for dining-ball and kitchen; $5,000 for a system of drainage; $15,000 for two dormitories, and $25,000 for the thorough development of the industrial system as planned. Dr. Weeks will not rest until an en- oment fund of at least $500,000 is in hand. He will feel that he has at last "The Tuskegee University Carolina." The enthusiastic faculty supporting Dr. Weeks is made up of Mrs. Annie E. Weeks, wife of the founder, who is giv- ing inspiration to the young women of the community. Like her husband, she is a product of Shaw University. There is Mr. Hayes, from Tuskegee, a farm expert and master of the soil; Mr. Julia A. Williams, from Tuskegee, a farm expert and master of the soil; Mr. B. Wilson, of Elizabeth City, N. C., State Normal School; J. L. Cooke, of the Newbern Collegiate Institute; Miss R. A. Williams, Miss Carrie R. Waugh, Miss E. Williams, Miss Caroline Cooke, each eminently capable of handling the branches included in their several department. The comprehensive courses embrace normal, industrial, theological musical and literary instruction with domestic science and agriculture. Dr. Weeks belongs to that class of true Christian gentlemen who conceive of no higher duty than to serve humanity, and who are men and women of the nation with the good that can be done through it to the darkened souls in Eastern North Carolina, the continued growth of the Newborn Collegeg Industrial Institute is known. Mu-So-Lit Club Elects Officers. LAW MAKERS Miss Ethiopia—"I wonder what they are saying about me." close in time for the out-of-town guests to catch the midnight trains. Editor Murphy has a host of friends here, who will decide to honor him and wish for him seventy years of usefulness, if the fates would so ordain it. best Odd Fellows' Halls in the city worth $75,000, and ample for a needs of a national headquarters number of years. Dr. George C. Clement, editor The News in Brief. Mr. James E. Buckner, of the Cameron Apartments, gave a birthday party Monday evening. * * * * The many friends of Bishop Abram Grant are praying for his speedy restoration to health. His passing would be a severe loss to church and state. Dr. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary of the city this week and gave us a pleasant call. Dr. Jackson says this is Zion's best year financially, and that all the departmentals of the church are in a flourishing position. --- The District Commissioners, reporting on the Clark bill to provide for "Jim crow" street cars for the District of Columbia, stated that there is absolute no sentiment for such a regulation, and certainly disapproved of any such legislation. Mr. Addison N. Scrulock. Washington's photographer, not only has a "corner" in the street, but a horde of colored citizens, but is frequently called in to do fine work for the most aristocratic white families of the capital. A few evenings ago Col. R. M. Thompson, who lives on the street near the mall, Sheridan Circle group of millaires, had a select dinner party, given in honor of the admirals of the United States navy, and Mr. Scrulock was engaged to make a group photo of the distinguished company, but was opposed to Col. Thompson and his guests, and Mr. Scrulock is up to his ears this week trying to fill the big order given him for copies of the group. --- A large indoor athletic carnival is planned for March 11 at Convention Hall. The event is to be under the auspices of the Philadelphia Athletic Association and the Teachers' Benefit and Annuity Association. Basket ball and track events will be participated in by crack athletics of Washington, New York and the middle States. There is but one white woman in the District jail—all one Florence Bennett chained to the door with the gagger game. The same report shows the presence of thirty colored women. Is this a reflection on the colored women of the District or does it strikingly illicit the privilege that lead to the arrest of colored women? The Odd Fellows have been having a big change in their lives. H. E. Morris, Deputy Grand Master Henry Lincoln Johns, Attorney General Harry S. Cummings, Editor H. P. Shaughter, and Retiring Lester Laster are group holding sweet converse and marking out plans for the future. Former Grand Master Houston has returned to Washington to stay. He is now Associate Justice of the U.S. Court of Appeals and the duties connected with this position and the law practice which he will speedily develop, will keep him in the office of the plant of The Odd Fellows' Journal may be removed here from hiladelphia, as this is Editor Shaughter's home, and the official organ should be held in the Quaker City. Washington is a splendid distributing center, and as a matter of fact, would be the best place for the door. This view is being taken by some very influential Odd Fellows, and it would surprise no one if the Philadelphia establishment should be allowed to open another month international head-office erected here. Even now, Washington has one of the best Odd Fellows' Halls in the country, worth $75,000, and ample for all the needs of a national headquarters for a number of years. Dr. George C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion, passed through the city Friday, en route from Charlotte, N.C. to New York, where he received a series of revival meetings for Rev. Georg M. Oliver, astor of the A. M. E. Zion church at that place. The friends of Dr. George M. Oliver, a well-known for him for the Bench of Bishops, and there is a strong probability that he will be chosen to fill one of the two vacancies now existing on the Bench. His selec- tion gives general satisfaction to the church. Nuno P. G. Adams is the pictureque name of the editor of the Howard Uni- versity Journal. --- Prof. Joseph H. Douglass, the eminent violinist, opens an extended tour of the South Monday evening at Richmond, Va. He has been in the city for the holidays, and while here filled a number of social engagements at the various churches. --- J. Finley Wilson, advertising manager of the Journal and Guide, Norfolk's leading race paper, came up last week to attend the annual promenade of the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University. Mr. Wilson is a hustler, has a knack for the art of the business "nerve," and knows the advertising business from A to Z. --- J. B. Anderson, for several years in the grocery business here, has located in California, where he has gone to accept the position of Hollow Mining Company, a great corporation which handles both gold and coal. Mr. Anderson's family remains here, and Mr. M. B. B. Anderson is Grand Deputy of the District branch of the Order of St. Luke. --- W. Preston Bayless, of the census office, a young man of unusual versatility and enterprise, who has written much excellent matter for the current press, the purpose of Obie's book of launching a race paper in the state. It is quite likely that Springfield will be chosen as the most promising spot for the headquarters of the journal. Mr. W. Wilberforce University will be associated with Mr. Bayless in the venture. --- On last Monday evening, Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, entertained a party of young people at an amateur dance in the Florida avenue, N. W. The parlor and dinging-room were beautifully decorated and a delightful luncheon was served. The games were off, and the theater admirably—for those who knew how. Besides the hostess there were present: Miss Frances Ruffin, Mary Chaney, Wrenie Lacy, Edna Lucas, Fannie Wrenie, Benjamin Jones, Wormley, Benjamin Jones, Samuel B. Taylor, Walter Brooks, Herbert Bryce and William Jones, Miss Mary Frances Ennis, who was to have been joint hostess with Miss Ruffin, Benjamin Jones, Del, where she spent the holidays with her parents. . . . The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Blagburn in Anacostia, a few days ago and left a bouncing baby girl, Mr. Blagburn the Recorder of Deeds, was at one time market master at Des Moines, Iowa. He is to be one of the delegates to the 1912 National Convention, A. M. E. General Conference at Kansas City in 1912. Mrs. Blagburn is a vocalist of brilliant attainments, and is prominent in the work of the Order of OUTBREAK ON SUNDAY MOB TAKES MEN OUT AND MURDERS THEM Governor Wilson Denounces the Crime-Alumni Association of Central Law School Elects New Officers-Society Notes. "Shelby is one of the oldest and finest counties in the State, has rich lands and educated, cultured people, one of educational institutions, one of civil society State and a high degree of wealth, education and refinement among its people, and yet without any action on the part of any of the good citizens to prevent it. We have no reason to believe that it is formed, which does not merely murder people who have done wrong, but storms the prison of the commonwealth by violence and takes from it three men who were in the custody and charge of the laws, for the awe and shockers them." Continuing the Governor said: "It is just as much murder as if they were entirely innocent of any offence of the laws, for the awe and shockers them." Continuing the Governor said: "It is just as much murder as if they were entirely innocent of any offence of the laws, for the awe and shockers them." Continuing the Governor said: "It is just as much murder as if they were guilty, and no chance for any mercy to them; but the mob was not satisfied with the commonwealth's punishing these people by its law, but the people were not satisfied with the commonwealth and shame the commonwealth and shame the county of Shelby and all its good people. "The interviews published in the papers show that the jailer's wife left Shelbyville to attack upon the jail, and that it was given out that she came here to visit a sick sister, who was not sick at all, and returned, but was not able to attend. The dispatches show that the neighbors warned the chief of police and indicate that he pretended not to understand the telephone messages. Interviews about to strangers at 8:00 o'clock the night before the lynching that there would be a lynching that night, and that these strangers, theatrical people, could be easily plain to the Governor that if a single citizen of Shelbyville who heard of these plans had wished it would have been possible to save the State from this disgrace, and not a soul took measures to avert the disgrace and prevent Kentucky from being put to shame in the eyes of all civilized and Christian people. "It is hardly possible that a thing talked of to strangers was not known enough to be on guard and have summoned, if necessary, 500 men to defend that jail. "I am satisfied that ten good men could have defended it, or that the sheriff himself could have done it if he had done his "I sincerely regret—and I believe all good people through the State must regret—that the Governor of Kentucky has not the power—which the Governor of Illinois exercised to do now. Harm, Harm, exercised recently, to remove officers who do not do their duty bravely and prevent outrages which disgrace the Commonwealth, members of this mob are murderers. They knew that these men were helpless and could not resist; they knew that they were in charge of the Commonwealth, and it was a felony on the part of each one of them to take on these prisoners, the jail and to take on these prisoners, regardless of the murder, and every one of them is a murderer, and if I would the power under the laws of I would remove the sheriff, the police officer and the person who had the power to warn the people of this danger, summon a Public Library 1.10 posse to prevent it if they had any law given the Governor no such power. It is rumored that Miss Frances Owens teacher in the Western school, is soon to be hired. Noor Buster will weep. Miss Brisbane will teach a pleasant visit to his brother and sister in Indianapolis, Ind. The Hon. Isaac E. Black will address the "Black Rabbitts Association" Friday next on the subject. What is Bourbon?" Lev L. Levine will an absence of several week, was in his office for a few days this week. Mrs. Florena Walker, 725 W. Walnut street, entertained the Woman's Immediate Benefactor. That was an excellent program, after which an exceptionally swell luncheon was served. This club deserves encouragement, if it has any hopes of improving the school. The men are all right. Now J. E. Womens are all right. We are in the city this week. Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore has recently added to his realty holdings two important pieces of property, on Fifteenth Street, the rear entrance of his preset residence. These properties are bound to increase in value, and are a very safe and sound investment. The property, owned and conducted by Mr. Critchfield, has been the scene of many a fine entertainment during the past week. Mr. Willie Hall and Miss Azalia Hall, or Anderson, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Hall, of Forest, Ky. Mr. Charles Bery, of Forest, who was the victim of a very distressing incident, greet him and The Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Porter entertained at their residence, 425 Thirteenth street, in honor of a number of their friends for whom, among whom were Mr. Arthur Whitley and Frank Barton and Miss Bessie Brown. Mr. J. B. Williams has added to his magnificent establishment, a fine restaurant, in which he hopes to give all that he has to those who desire—satisfaction. He has, after much bickering and dickering, secured the services of that renowned chef, Mr. Walt Disney, entertained by his class houses over the country, is a guarantee that whatever is served will please. Mrs. Jennie Croome, of 433 S. Ninth street, entertained Maggie Coleman, and Miss Lila Willise, formerly of Clarksville, Tennessee, died at the Sixth street infirmary Monday. The interment will be at her old home. Mr. John Thomas, the wealthy and prominent undertaker of New York City, and Mr. J. C. Dodson, of Lexington, Ky., who have been attending the National Negro Conference at Tuskegee, were in Mrs. J. B. Cooper. PILES "I have suffered with piles for thirty-six years. One year ago last April I began taking Cascarets for constipation. In the course of a week I noticed the piles began to disappear and at the end of six weeks they did not trouble me at all. Cascarets have done wonders for me. I am entirely cured and feel like a new man." George Kryder, Napoleon, O. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good.] Do Good. Never Sicken, Weaken or Gripe. Do Good. Exe. Your well built. The膏桐 tablet stamped C C C. Guaranteed to cure or your money back. 920 MADAM McNAIRDEE The Talented Clairvoyant MADAM McNAIRDEE The Talented Clairvoyant --- The gifted clairvoyant, the great female wonder, born wit hthe double (caul) veil. She is one of the old ancient Southern Claivoyants of New Orleans. She is a living phrenologist and physiologist. She is a wise and wise woman, life by reading your brain and Mind. With a grasp of her hand she gives you a course of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of friends and has been the verse of St. Matthews: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the separated, makes peace where there is confusion. Your husband has made you, but will love you and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say. "Yes, we are not here," she says, but band and I separated over a year ago, and just think, since I called on this lady, he returned to me. We are together and happy." This young lady says: "The one we are here is not here, we are not engaged. You can't afford to miss consulting this gifted lady. She is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her abilities and make business successful. Financial double. Releases the separated, causes speedy marriages with one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business. No one's ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady. You are not here, we are not engaged. If you are painful or aling, think you have been witchcrafted, go to see her KING She spent thirty years in the jungles of Africa and has traveled through 34 States doing good wherever she went. Read St. John, "The Gospel of St. John," is not of God, he could do nothing. "I for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husband and the way he would throw me down. I was so ashamed I ed this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year. Through her he has been a loving husband, and today he presents me with a lovely lot on which he will build a home. Tongue can't praise her too highly." Thoseands are flocking to see this wonderful lady daily. Her powerful consultation when heeded has sent sunshine to the church, and she will call at once, if you wish to enjoy future happiness. You may call at all hours, also Sunday. Don't delay. Highly endowed, with a teacher, a teacher, a lawyer and doctors, come recommended by four of the leading lodges, the S. M. T. United Order of True Remembrance, the Society of the Church, the third society of her home, known by the name of United Sisters of Charity of the Missionary Church, and loved by all. God has endowed her with an unspeakable gift to humble to humble. She deals in nothing to be ashamed of. She wants to hear from all that are in her office. She wants to hear from McNairDEE, 1163 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. She wants to hear attention paid to letters without one dollar enclosed. FREE FREE Cut This Out Its good for a one pound package of PRIDE OF THE BAR ROOM POWDER POLISH and a ½ pint can NON-INFLAMABLE AMERICAN METAL CREAM* LIQUID POLISH NAME..... TOWN..... STATE..... 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Helen Hunt Jackson. A man of promise does not promise much. That proposed Negro baseball league ought to make a "hit." Why doesn't former correspondent and all-round literateur, John Edward Bruce "come back"! According to present advices, Dr. Booker T. Washington will make his tour of Florida in the fall of this year. "No successful individual falls to keep in the good graces of the press," very truthfully adulates the Chicago Defender. Frank L. Stanton, the optimist of the Atlanta Constitution, will find everybody in agreement with him when he exclaims: "Heaven ain't de country of the growlers." "Pleasant Graves," who resigned the other day from the postoffice department at Washington, ought to do well in the undertaking business, with headquarters in a cemetery. Drs. J. S. Jackson, G. C. Clement and S. L. Corrothers is a favorite combination for the Zion Bench of Bishops, assuming that the General Conference will elect three next year. Former Commissioner Emmett J. Scott contributed a splendid article on "The Negro in America and Africa" to the January 6 issue of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. The Georgia Baptist, conducted for more than thirty years by Dr. W. J. Corrothers of Georgia, gives employment all the year round to from eight to twelve "hands": all colored. While we are spending millions civilizing the Philippines, and some in pacifying Cuba the "uplifters" of this country should not lose sight of their plain duty to the City of Baltimore. Assistant United States District Attorney Wm. Henry Lewis has given tangible evidence of greatness. He has mastered that invaluable trait of knowing when to keep man- closely num. Should Register Vernon ever conclude to return to the classic show that the Kansan experts have cheapened the cost of living by making alfalfa suitable for human consumption. The State of Maryland is anxious to get the benefit of Dr. Booker T. Washington's "educational pilgrimage" the State Department needs in the missionary work of the kind that the "Wizard" performs on these famous tours. The oldest custom house in the United States, now occupied by a branch of the Peninsular Bank, the first in Yorktown, Va., is owned by a colored man, writes Miss Anna McNorton in a reminiscence of Yorktown to the Zanesville (Oh'9 Advocate. It is pleasing to reflect that after all, "society" does not consist wholly of those who have money for display's sake. Friendly intercourse for display's sake, based on the values of the human heart, rather than on the external embellishments, has not quite gone out of fashion. At the recent cornerstone laying of the Douglass School at Cedarmont, a classic ode to Mrs. Sarah Jones and the music was composed by Miss Jennie D. Porter. Both are popular experienced teachers in the public schools of the Queen City. Those Southern editors who complained because an orchestra in a Washington theater played "God Save the King" as President Taft entered the building, overlooked the fact that our museum is set to be opened. Had the hand of "Dixie" these patriots would have been all hunk to the occasion. The "Short Flight" man is indebted to New Carolina, Mutual and Provident Association of Durham, N. C., for a beautiful calendar, with thermometer attached. Another handsome calendar came to us from the Gilbert rinting Company in Ohio. These and other kind friends have our heart thanks for time-y remembrances. We are glad to note the return of Mrs. Georgia M. Roberts to the reportorial staff of the Journal and Guide at Norfolk, O. C., she said. "She is the business as a solicitor. Under the painstaking direction of P. B. Young, the Journal and Guide has been developed into one of the brightest and best-paying newspaper properties in the country. No reasonable objection can be made to the numerous hair-straightening devices, as long as they are free from chemicals. We are the firm claimed for them. "A woman's glory is her hair, and we want our women to look just as glorious about her crown as it is possible for her neck. One will question the method employed. Editor M. M. Lewey, encouraged by the metoric success of his magazine, is laying plans to issue a still greater creation next sring in the form of an "Educational Number." When one examines the Washington column, it is usually convinced that the South is a mighty good place for a colored man to do business in a "white man's style." The financial "angel": of the sprightly Illinois Chronicle at Chicago is said to be the financial real estate dealer. Mr. Neighbors knows how to get hold of the kind of talent the newspaper business needs and can help it find funds with which to adequately compen- Living. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. sate them for their labors. There is a volume of journalistic lore condensed in this little announcement. * A highly practical deterrent to the lynching habit was furnished by that Mississippi Negro who fought a mob so effeminate that maintaining a half dozen others, it became necessary for a posse of police to rescue the mob from the Negro's vengeance by locking them in a cage. Why was it safe to predict that it will be a long time between lynching bees with the gentlemen who constituted this ill-fated mob. Good humor is conducive to long life, as well as to personal popularity. This was the belief and practice of the late Senator Stephen B. Elkins, who at the advanced age of seventy years was as vigorous and intelligent as any man. Why asked how he managed to keep so pleasant looking, healthy and rudged, the Senator invariably insulted and insulted my health—I never was mad in my life! Here is a lesson for the fellow with the chronic churn. * The long-lod-for Negro daily threatens to come in by way of Baltimore, under escort of a Macbeth. Shakespeare's original "Macbeth" could conjure up spirit of Baltimore for his Baltimore namesake to do something supernatural along newspaper lines. "The Crisis," the official organ of the New Forward Movement, has taken over the subscription list of the horizon, the former. DuBois-Harsen-Murray magazine at Washington. Assurance reaches us that when the National Negro Business League holds forth at Little Rock, our bumptious friend, "Millionaire" Scott Bond, will not be allowed to join Jones, the leather-lunged John E. Bush, the ubiquitous William Alexander, President E. C. Morris and Joseph A. Booker, Bishop. Conner, President B. Bush, Browne Robinson and Caver, "Louisville and Nashville Porter" and the rest of the "giants" will get their full share of the spotlight this year. Those near-wits who are always digging at the Pulman porters because they have the common failing of wanting to live, find flendish and toil, and to find the proper friend that the whisk-broom used by the said porters turns loose a lot of bacillus that breed tuberculosis, diphtheria, anaphylaxis, pneumonia and other diseases, and desilch is the if tight-wad germ chaser is anxious to abolish the porters' slim tips, let him get busy and have' the whisk-broom welder's pay increased to a living figure. In the remarkable growth of the cities of the North Carolina, as shown by the census bureau, the colored people of the State played a conspicuous part in town and country, and on the professional side they are making rapid strides. In wealth their holdings are conservatively estimated at around Greensbore, Asheville, Wilmington, Winston-Salem, Salisbury, Durham, High Point, Rocky Mount, Fayetteville, Newbern and Washington, owe much of the prosperity of the prosaic brother, and the best whites are not slow to admit the fact. The advertisement of a white firm in a colored newspaper is an invitation to the race to extend it a share of its patronage. The trade of the Negro is worth something and delivers its message through the agency that is most likely to reach and appeal to the most intelligent and acceptable people. It is the bunden duty of a real Negro to give a distinct preference to the white business men who advertise in the Negro newspapers, over those that run on non-commensurating value. Trade with those who advertise their wares through the Negro newspapers, and everybody will be benefited. One of the finest drug stores in the South is owned by Dr. W. A. Jones, of Winston-Salem, N. C. Dr. Jones is the national Medical Association and richly deserves the distinction conferred upon him. His brother, Dr. Jones, is leading a medical life of the finest residences owned by a colored man in Dixieland. This home has fifteen rooms, is finished in mahogany and is furnished with a fireplace and is lighted by electricity throughout. During the visit of the Washington party recently a company of twenty-five persons sat down to a delightful breakfast, in honor of the visitors by Dr. Jones. Cary B. Lewis, for several years a valued member of the reportorial staff of the Louisville Courier-Journal, and one of the spiciest writers on the Indianapolis Press's monthly managing editor of the Illinois Chronicle, which lays some just claim to being the leading race journal in Chicago and the State. Cary B. Lewis has established a number of very attractive departments in the paper. He is experienced, capable and enterprising, and has vindicated the judgment voiced by us when we said he would "catch on" in the race. West Cary outgrew Louisville conditions, and needed a larger field, just as a growing lad must have a man's size garments at the proper time. Prof. J. M. Avery, who was largely instrumental in promoting the success of the reception to Dr. Booker T. Washington, was the larger of the famous North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, and more than any other member of the staff, the confidential representative of Messrs. Merick. Spaulding and Moore in carrying out the imprint business of the Association of North Carolina and States. Prof. Avery is prominently iden- Cheney's Expectorant—a quick relief for Coughs, Colds and Gripppe. All Druggists, 25c. tified with the affairs of the A. M. E. church, in both a local and a national sense, and has been a delegate to the general conference of that conference. He has also been a joint supporters of Ira T. Bryant for secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday school union, and no single agency in the country did so much to secure Mr. Bryant's election to the "important" A. M. E. Avoy. The "Important Flights" man is deeply indebted to Prof. Avery for many courtesies extended during our recent sojourn in the progressive city of Durham. Taylor's New Shampoo Dryer and Hair Straightener! The Best in the World! This Comb, properly heated, and the use of LaCreole Hair Pomade, will bring the most crimy hair straight and silky at every stroke and cause a rapid growth of the hair. Don't put it off but buy $1.00 today and get the Comb by return mail. PRICE OF COMB $1. Large, Heavy, Strong and Durable. Made of copper and brass associated together and cast in steel, with piece; highly polished and fully nickel plated; steel bolt which goes through alkle plated; steel bolt which goes through the large wood handle and screws link metal and of Comb to prevent the handle from getting loose or coming off. 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Dept. 9 The thoughtful editor of the Zanesville Advocate is urging his fellow-citizens of the Buckeye State to start a definite movement to have Dr. Booker a Washington man making through several Southern States. The Advocate says, among other truthful things: "In every Southern State through which Dr. Washington makes a trip he leaves behind a quickening influence in the Northern States, he has the effect of stimulating the race to more earnest endeavors. If his trips have this effect in the South, why should not the same be true of any trips he might make through Northern States? He would need idea to arrange to would Dr. Washington to make a sweep through Ohio, stopping at a number of cities and towns, say for an hour, to address the people." Editor Kennedy gives assurance that Zanesville and give the "Wizard" a royal welcome. Why not a tour of the Northern States by Dr. Washington? John W. O'Daniel, an expert florist, who despite his Celtic name, is a colored man, has been in the employ of Gen. J. S. Carr at Durham, N. C., and never has been one of the principal members of the great Duke firm of tobacco manufacturers at Durham, and is one of the wealthiest men in the South. At his magnificent home he has a large conservatory and man-made garden, one of his spacious lawn. The entire work of caring for these flowers and designing the set figures, and planning the decorations for the social functions at the Carr friend of Mr. Carr takes pleasure in confessing that Mr. O'Daniel has come to be an indispensable factor in his establishment and refuses to allow him to leave the place for any position except Gen. Carr. It is also an army of Negro men and serves with enthusiasm as treasurer of the board of trustees of Dr. J. E. Shepard's National Religious Training School, at Durham, and never treads of sounding the praises of Gen. Carr. He is a founder such a useful instrumentality for the uplift of the Negroes of the South. WHY PAY MORE? When Moyer can make you a nifty all-wool Suit for $18 50. No extra charges for peg top trousers, fancy cuffs or fancy vests. See me and I will convince you that you save a 5 spot. MOYER. 111 W. Wash. St. Opp. Claypool Hotel. Coal that Saves you Money All Heat Lump ..... $4.00 per ton All Heat Egg ..... 3.50 per ton Best Rescreened Indiana Lump ..... 4.00 per ton Pocahontas Mine Run ..... 5.00 per ton Sample order of All Heat or All Heat Egg, one-half ton ..... 2.00 Phone orders receive our special attention. New Phone 2846. Old Phone, Woolruff. 115 In some cities, it has been the custom to insert in the deed conveying real estate a declaration that the property shall never pass to a person of color, or one who is not a citizen. The more valuable to it is to make the property more valuable to a certain class of white people who fear the invasion of Negroes into their 'select neighborhoods', as a measure of their right to stand the test of legal action, as has been shown in Richmond, where Judge Goff, sitting in the Federal court, decided that such prohibition is necessary in conveying the real estate to Negroes, etc., is invalid and void. Washington, D. C., real estate men are using similar deeds, carrying the anti-Negro clause, in conveying the real estate to the paper it is printed on should it ever be brought into court. A Western judge has also decided that a contract to sell a piece of property binding to be mistaken for white, provided the Negro has made no effort to conceal his racial identification. Our courts are usually pretty sound on their law, even where the color line offers some complications. W. E. Ralph Ice & Coal Company, 922 FOWLER STREET. Best specialists of the state on consulting staff. 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On most of the printed advertisements of the bank were pictures of Lincoln, Grant and other heroes of the greatest war of modern times. The bank made many bad investments, and the bank regulated institution, and finally found itself unable to meet the demands of its depositors. In later years, the government has collected some sixty-two and one-half per cent, and most of this has been used for the dams, or those who have come after them. "For many years, a strenuous effort has been made to have Congress pay the thirty-seven and one-half per cent, remaining unpaid, for the United States have recommended that the government reimburse those who suffered by the suspension of the bank. Committees of both the Senate and the House have received sessions recommending a passage of the measure and it is now believed that with a little urging, the measure will receive the sanction of both houses at the present session of Congress. It is very certain that President Trump would approve the measure." The above sent out from the office of W. E. Mollison, Vicksburg, Miss., is, as far as we know, a true presentation of the status of affairs of the defunct Freedmen's Savings Bank. Those interim officials have stated that they follow up the lead that there now seems to be in the matter. The Opportunity of a Life Time A BUMP FOR A WASHINGTON "BONEHEAD." Has been provided for and is now offered to thousands of progressive and industrious colored individuals, who are in a position to make a positive contribution to the nation's development regardless as to whether they are in moderate circumstances or wealthy, by providing them with the necessary resources. George L. Knox, of the Indianapolis Freeman, is a monumental success both as a newspaper man and as a barbershop owner. His bumptious critics can learn much from this ex-slave, who has been a victim of circumstances—if they would wake up and rub the moss off their backs—The Advocate, Charleston, W. Va. whose capital stock is $25,000, incorporated under the laws of Arizona with general offices in Pueblo, Union Ave., has a holding of 167,402 acres of some of the land in the county. Union Ave. is $125 per acre down as first payment, balance in 1 and 3 years at 6 per cent interest. This land is located near the airport, the "La Montana" tract. It is just nine miles from the golf and about 400 miles from Mexico City. QUALITY-These lands are producing limes, oranges, cocoanuts, pears, corn, cotton, sugar cane, bananas, tomatoes and every other kind of tropical fruit. Also here grows the greatest product of the country, which net a profit of from $70 to $80 per acre. CLIMATE-It is excellent. Plenty of rainfall and no drought. The best chance on earth for the colored man to become wealthy and independent. Hundreds are going there to live, others are buying because it is a safe, profitable investment. We want good, reliable agents to represent our company throughout the country. Good commission or commission with salary. If you are interested, write at once to the Southern Land Development Co., Box 5, Pueblo, Col. Send The Freeman your subscription NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY At 225 Indiana Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIAA. ADVERTISING RATES Ten cents per line. Base of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an inch. 276 lines in a column. Special position 25 per cent additional. No advertisement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 10c per line. Special rates on "write up." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis Ind., as second class matter. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, JAN. 21. 1911. Three lynched at a clip; a very merry gait. We can afford a check up. The Supreme Court got in one on the peonage system of Alabama. That counts some. They are telling it to the farmers this week at Tuskegee. Booker T. is the chief dispenser. The State legislature seems to be giving satisfaction so far. The peace is ominous; it is so contrary to Democracy. The Annual Negro Farmers Conference was held this week at Tuskegee in the auditorium of the Tompkins dining hall. Will the committee that pledged the 750,000 Negro voters for support to the renomination of President Taft have any trouble in delivering? It is now Senator John W. Kern, made so by the grace of the voters of the commonwealth of Indiana manifest through their preferred channel of expression, the State legislature. The sad news comes of the death of the wife of Bishop Grant at Kansas City, Kansas. The bishop is also very ill and with but little hope of his recovery. He has the sympathy of his thousands of friends and admirers in this sad hour of his life. The segregation business is the worst that has happened to the race. One verdant editor had it that we are making too much over it—taking it too hard, perhaps. Well, pray, tell when will he get busy if he don't get busy now? What does he want to happen anyhow? Diana B. McNeil, an African girl brought to this country by Bishop Taylor, has graduated with the degree of A. M., from the Southern California University. She will go to Chicago to take a course as a trained nurse, after which she will return to her own people. Such sense; who'd a-thought it? The segregation idea is moving right along. A bill has been introduced in the State legislature of California having for is purpose the segregation of Asiatic pupils in the public schools of California. We deplore the seeming necessity for such a step since it simply strengthens the disposition manifest toward Negroes in other parts of the country. The Supreme Court at Olympia has ruled that when a Negro makes a contract to buy a house in a first-class residence district without concealing his color, the seller can not declare the contract invalid because the purchaser is black. Here again is one of those little victories which are just sufficient to accentuate a condition—scarcely more. With the returning sun comes visions of cold frames, hot houses and other preliminaries for the farm and garden. The farm should be a quest no less than other pursuits. Such communities as Indianapolis can stand a few more colored people engaged in tilling the soil. Diversity of employment means the stability of a people. The Bee, of Washington, D. C., goes pretty far when it insists that the office of assistant superintendent of the colored schools of that city be abolished rather than the present incumbent be retained. Is the editor of the Bee laboring under a hallucination? Or is it that the colored schools of that city are coming down under the present regime, as he says. Which is it? The colored men of Chicago are waging a brilliant campaign m the interest of their Y. M. C. A building fund. In seven days they raised $33,430. A building costing $150,000 is expected. $50,000 has been donated by two philanthropical white men. The end apparently is not far off. The zeal is commendable, in the right direction and without doubt will help the cause generally. In that appeal to Europe foreigners will get the notion that the Negroes are especially oppressed in the matter of education. They will get the notion that it is a national policy, and in furtherance of the scheme of Negro subserviency, when in fact the principle for an educated citizenship operates so strongly that those considered in opposition to the Negroes do not oppose them on the score of education. The opponents of Negro education, if they may be called so, are not in for any great education of the Negroes. They would keep it at a minimum; none of them, however, care to see absolute ignorance even in Negroes. The triple lynching this week at Shelbyville, Ky., sounds very harshly on the ears after the report of the summary of the lynching of 1910. The report is extremely gratifying in that it shows a considerable decrease in the victims of mob violence. It means much if the decrease is indicative of a changing sentiment, as there should be, and in the interest of good government as much as in the interest of the Negroes who suffer most. It is to be hoped that the Shelbyville happening will not be repeated this year. Some one has said that the same animostics characterize this day as they did when Charles Sumner lived, hence could not see much good in the anniversary celebration since it tended to make prominent civil irregularities displayed by the Negroes, thus disturbing the public peace. He saw nothing to urge in favor of human rights, had nothing to say against the virtual repudiation of the civil obligations to a people, and which are no less hurtful and baneful because of their age. Quiet that endures must come from deep down, and not merely from the surface. The Supreme Court of the United States recently rendered a decision holding the contract system of Alabama commonly referred to as a peonage system unconstitutional. Some of us have been fearful that a square deal would not be forfeiting from that most distinguished body owing to the political complexion of some of its members. If the recent decision may be taken as a sign as to what may follow there will be cause for congratulation. We contend that men are of equal honor when of equal qualifications. The one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Charles Sumner was celebrated January 13th in many cities, chief among them being Boston and Washington, D. C. In the latter city addresses were delivered by Justice Wendell P. Stafford, Ex-Senator William E. Chandler, Prof. Kelley Miller and Archibald H. Grimke. An original poem, dedicated to "Sumner," by Mrs. Charlotte Fortin Grimke, was read by Miss Mary Powell Burrill, and Dr. Charles Sumner Wormley rendered a solo. In other ways the day was fittingly observed, proving that the sense of gratitude within the race is not dead. THE FREEMAN is on sale every Saturday THE FREEMAN is on sale every Saturday corner of Tilliams and Market street corner of Tilliams and Market street JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Society News in General, Gathered by a Hunting Scribe. SEWICKLEY PA Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. J. W. Jones of Park Place Hotel, Memphis, Tennessee. He sports his family on the sick list....Mr. H. Goss, of the Park Place Hotel, will leave soon for Pittsburgh to accept another position, and he will depart. His departure. Mr. Charles Turner, of Centennial street, who has been sick for some time past, died Thursday, January 7. He was one of the pioneers of the city. Mr. J. W. Jones is very sick with lagrime. We hope for his recovery soon....Mr. Cliff Dungy has accepted a position at the City Hospital....Mr. J. Branson is one of the many patients at present. She has been sick for some time, and we hope for her speed recovery. She is a devoted member of St. Louis University. She will be announced in THE FREEMAN....Mr. Lew Dilvys, of Letsville, a., an expressman and drayman, has been sick with lagrime....Colored Champion Jack Johnson of Pittsburgh this week the team of Frank Kelley. He will be announced in OFS sports met him there. The Owl Club will pull off a grand ball in the near future. The date will be announced in OFS sports met him. The people of this city gathers at Odd Fellows will the occasion being a reception to the members of Oddfellows....Mrs. Sarah Kinney, formerly of this city, departed her friends at Odd Fellows etta Richardson was united in marriage to Mr. C. Pondexter, of Pittsburg, on the 6th of January....Mrs. S. A. Williams was taken suddenly ill Sunday evening and ordered to stay home. Her friends sent the sad death of this good woman. She was a Christian lady and a faithful worker in the church....The Knights of Labor lodge has been re-established and best orders in existence. We wish the good people of this place would help it THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. to be a success. J. W. Jones is president; H. Goss, vice president; Douglass Hill, treasurer and James Gardner, secretary; and James Gardner, vice president at the Innsthrm Inn, is very popular, and a k of P. . . Mr. J. W. Jones is still at the Park Place Hotel. We wish him a happy day. The reformers turned out in a body to pay respects their departed member, Mrs. S. A. Williams, the service were held at St. Mary's the Misericordy Rev. Cochalre opened the funeral discourse. Mrs. Lee, of Lettsdale, n. a, visited friends here Sunday and attended church services at the Fry street, is recovering from a serious illness. All news and business matters for THE FREEMAN should be for you. The Diggs' Poolroom. . . Mrs. Holland trained a number of friends at her home this week. . . Mrs. S. Banks is not well aware of hope for her recovery. Mr. Banks is with the Ambridge Club. He is a fine gentleman. MERIDIAN. MISS. Special to THE KEEPAN. Middle School Baptist Sunday School Congress is to meet Meridian, Miss., on June 7 to 12, 1911. That means any bodyy in the city get busy, as there will be a large crowd in Meridian on that date. Let everybody get busy and stay. Let everybody Halie is our newly elected superintendent. Let Hope Baptist Sabbath school. We think the right man in the right place. Mr. H. M. Triplett is the assistant superintendent. Hibber, the pressing king, of Meridian J. Reid and his help from Walter J. Reid and brother, of Jackson, Tenn. He sends regards, to them, learn that the colored schools of Meridian are doing nicely. After the schools are doing nicely, the schools are all well pleased with the attention. GARY. IND. A Dunbar Club—Men's Sunday Club— Other Items Special to THE FREEMAN. A Dunbairn Social Club was organized in this city January 9, at 1636 Washington street, with a membership of sixteen. It was a Spring of the Men's Sunday Club, of Grace and Goodness to be a social and educational dawancement of the Negroes of this city....The Men's Sunday Club, which was organized here for months ago, with a membership of fourteen, was organized forty-five, and the organization of the club it was a hard proposition to find enough qualified members to fill the necessary offices, but at the end of the membership roll reaches forty-five, and the members there are doctors, lawyers, ministers, and other of Indiana's most brainy Negroes, who give their talents toward furthering this club every Sunday afternoon....Mr. Johnson is obviously her home, 1507 Monroe street, Mr. D. Johnson remains in a critical condition at his home, Seventeenth and Broadway....Mrs. Mary Cunningham was called to account, after she remained three days, on account of the necessity of her sister, Mrs. Margaret Lloyd. SOUTH BEND, IND. The Hoots—Society's Doings—Other Events of Interest. Special to THE FREEMAN COLUMBUS, O. Columbus has a right to be proud of its concert band, consisting of thirty-five first class musicians. It offers the publie- day evening, which is largely inseparable and highly appreciated. At these performances soloists appear, namely: Joe Gorham, Gothic; Johns, clarinet; George Smith, cornet; John Jackson, baritone and Mr. Glimore bass. Mr. Thomas Howard is the manager and pro- tector. The following program was rendered January 15. March, "Old England" . . . Chambers Selection, "Faut" . . . Gounded Piccolo solo, "Wet Birdie" . . . Cox Mr. Rickens. Overture, "get and easter".....Suppe Charles Parker, the hustling dance promoter, supported by C. D. Quann, has more work than they can take care of. He is a great teacher, and a while you wait".....Thomas Howard has a great attraction to offer to the Columbus theater goers in the Brown Family, which will appear at the Dunbar Theater, February 2. .....P. G. Lowery is in this show for the season of 1911. Mail will show him at 59 E. Long street, Columbus, O. DALLAS (TEX.) DOTS. Entertainments in Various Parts of the City. The officers and members of St. James A. M. E. church are making extensive preparations for the coming musicale to be rendered by Miss Maud Cuney and Mr. T. It is an assured success, because of the energy that the promoters are giving to it, and also the reputations of the principals and stipants. Mr. and -Mrs. Henry Chusley, house painter, housekeeping friends, at their residence, last Friday night. It was largely attended, and every one enjoyed a fine time. Mr. T. is the principal on mother, on Bryon street. Mr. Walter Scoe, this city Friday of last week from San Antonio to the funeral of his mother, Mrs. M. Cecil, who died very suddenly. The services were held at New Hope Baptist church, San Juanito streets, Dr. A. S. Jackson, the pastor, officiating. The deceased was a model woman of sterling qualities, and walked by all who came in contact with her. The family was a large family in this city. She was an active member of the church and its societies, which extened resolutions in memory of her whom she respected, and most of sorrowing friends did the same. The relatives to the final resting place of the woman...Mrs. Jennie Helfin and daughters, Martha Bell, Jauanita and Julia, are visiting relatives and friends in this city. Mr. T. and Mrs. Fuller Thompson, Mr. Ike Tempel, and Mr. W. B. Bright, of Omaha, Neb., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Johnson, on Boll street, and are taking in the people of our society. We are grateful to our people...Mrs. Maud Cooley pertained her friends with a party of games Saturday night, at her home on Juliette street. The kings played against the queens and lost heavily. A choice menu was a fine feature of the evening, and the guests were appended by Mrs. Compers. The guests showed their appreciation in a hearty relish for the good things served...Mrs. Monnie Kyles celebrated her thirty-fifth birthday on Cochran street, last Monday night, January 9. Many of her friends were in attendance, and bid her their best wishes for a long and happy life of presents. All present enjoyed themselves to the best of their abilities...Mrs. M. L. Bartree, of New Orleans, La., while here she best wishes for a long and happy life of presents. J. D. Richardson, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ware, 2707 San Jacinto street...Many friends gathered at the home of Mrs. O. A. Lewis last Thursday evening to enjoy some fine music and a good meal. All were decorated for the occasion. There was a good menu served to the guests. J. J. Volk gave a smoker to his friends Tuesday night which was enjoyed by all in attendance. The church affair indeed, for many toasts were given in honor of the host. It was, so to speak, a "time of times"...Little Felice Rosalee Johnson celebrated her ninth birthday Friday afternoon, from 4:90 to 5:30: Her many little friends came to enjoy the hospitality extended them, and the hours passed quickly to the happy little ones in the church nice presents...The various churches are making preparation to begin war on the club evils of the city, and ask the conquerors all to do their evil. The intercession is beginning to manifest itself at Mount Rose Baptist church, with Rev. Smith at the helm. They won a battle in the court's last day of the former pass for full possession of the property on Crowdus and Taylor streets. Sadness filled the hearts of the many friends of Mrs. Maggie Saunders, of Centerville for a full possession, who passed from this life to submit to the will of One who rules all the earth. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Mrs. Alexander Valentine is on the sick list. About twenty young friends of Miss Cieo Clark are attending of Miss Ida Gaines last Tuesday evening for a farewell party, given in her honor. Miss Clark elk is Wednesday morning for her visit. Mr. Clarence Cook is on the sick list. Mr. O. T. Judge, pastor of the Second Baptist church preached a very able sermon Sunday morning to quite a large audience. The union revival service which is being carried on at the A. M. E. church, is in town. In this city, where the Baptists and Methodists have successfully come together. Mrs. W. - A. Johnson continues to be about the same. Mr. S. L. Henderson spent Sunday in Chicago, Ill. The Freeman can be found at 50 Warren street, Glad Williams, agent. YOUNGSTOWN. O. Mrs. Mary Ellen Poindexter, of Akron, is the guest of Mrs. Charles Jackson, of Miss Lela Tucker is able to be about Mrs. Jordan, of Thomas, is on the sick list. Mrs. Williams is able to be about. James Heath was called to Akron Fri-day evening on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. John Heath. Mrs. E. E. Johnson of Brandon, Manitoba, Can. is the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Boggess. At the regular meeting of the Youngstown Dry Cell Co, held January 2nd, the following were elected for the year: Charles Borel, general manager; Ridout, first vice-president; Herbert Struthers, second vice-president; Dr. C. A. Pettiford, secretary; John Lewis, treasurer and superintendent, Milem, general sales agent; George Tarver, general manager. Phal Burk, of Sharon, died at his home Saturday morning, and was buried at his home Monday. He was a brother of George Burk, of Sharon, and Calvin Burk, of Sharon, and the following also attended: Messrs. Archie Thomas, J. H. Bobson, C. U. Murry. At the Youngstown Dry Cell Co, held January 5, 1911, and elected officers for the ensuing year, namely: Chas. Berry, director; Geo. Ridout, vice-president; Dr. Pettiford, secretary; T. N. Lewis, treasurer and superintendent; Nathaniel Borel, general sales agent, and Geo. Tarver, general manager. Company consists of only colored people. LIMA. O. m. Revival services all this week.... The revival services at the churches are progressing nicely.... The Ladies Baptist Aid Society met last Wednesday after the funeral street. A fine luncheon was served. The Ladies' Auxiliary met with Mrs. Lowery, of S. Nye street, Thursday afternoon. A fine luncheon was served. On next Sunday, the Carter will speak at the A. M. E. church. His subject will be, "Negro Boys and Girls Making History." Mr. Bert King will re-enter the church for forget that, G. C. McArnold is still the representative of THE FREEMA and asks your co-operation in getting news and awarding interest of the paper in the Bell. Bell 1247. Residence at 1230 W. Wayne street. LUTHER, OKLA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Completed their hall, four miles north of Luther, Mr. E. D. Dorris, organizer, has just returned from a trip from Forest City, Ark., and is contemplating organizing a new office for the following purpose: Telephone Company is doing a good business. Mr. C. H. Hamill, ex-member of the Oklahoma legislature and secretary of the telephone company, was in charge of the following promotion for the company, Mr. R. W. Mathys's brother has ben visiting in this place and is thinking of moving here from Texas. He says crops were better in Texas than in Oklahoma. Circle meets in Luther and is doing a nice work. Prof. J. Johnson is president, and Mrs. Mammile Jones secretary. Prof. A. C. Jones and Miss Mammile Yelena are attending January. Prof. Jones is one of Pro. J. A. Booker's graduates from Little Rock, Ark., and is teaching north of town. The bride is a young lady just out of A. and is attending Langeston, Okla., and is also a teacher. JOPLIN, MO. Business Men's League Organized The Town's Thrift and Industry. The cooled people of Joplin have organized a business Men's League and the following officers were elected on the basis of their performance: Mr. C. K. Knorr, vice-president; Mr. N. T. Green, secretary; Mr. John Lindsay, assistant secretary; Mr. B. Brown, correspondent secretary; Mr. W. D. Frey, curator; Mr. B. Brown, committee on resolutions; board of directors of seven members as follows: Mr. J. Kueston, Geo. W. Walker; P. S. H. Kueston, Geo. W. Walker; J. Brownlee, B. F. Davis, Dr. J. H. Williams; Mr. Jesse Dale, of Muskogee, Okla., may be an address; also the following members of the league: Messrs. Brownlee, Huseton, Knaves, Lowe, Brown, Kitterell, Hon. Nelson Crews, of Kansas City, Mo., who are fine homes race can be found where in the state. S. H. Huseton, Jno. Lindsay, R. E. Kitterel, M. Lowe, B. F. Davis, R. E. Kitterel, K. Knares, and number of other too numerous to mention are in that class. There are about 2,500 colored people in Joplin, Mo. They have three nice churches one large colored school house, two large two-story two-bedroom three barber shops, one colored doctor, Dr. J. H. Williams, three lodges—K. of P., Masons, and U. B. F., one mail carrier, N. T. Green, the chest and Jessie Walker returned to college after two weeks' vacation, and they were glad to get back to their studies. The Business Men's League was organized December 20, 1910, with fourteen charter members. In now has thirty-one members. First they have a membership of not less than one hundred, and then watch us grow into a solid body, and then when we ask for something we be heard from. Second, we have a reception at their home, 1309 Purnace street, in honor of the charter members of the Business Men's League, and everything on the market in the refreshment line was there, also coasts. All adjoining houses are cars home. We wished Mr. and Mrs. Green a happy new year and a long life. AFRICAN GIRL GRADUATE OF CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY Will Go to Chicago to Become Trained Nurse—Will Return to Africa. Special to THE FREEMAN. LOS ANGELES, Cal.-Rev. J. D. Gordon preached his farewell seminary Sunday in the Chapel of the University, voted to the ordination of officers and the christening of babies. Concluding the evening services, Rev. and Mrs. Gordon entered a waiting automobile, which took the depot, where many well-wishes were given. Mrs. Taylor resumes his duties Sunday, after a brief severe illness, his absence being spiritually felt. . . Miss Dianna B. McNell, an African girl brought here by Bishop Tay, graduated with the Master of Arts degree from the University ofiversity. She immediately left for Chicago to take a course in trained nursing after which she will return to Africa. She was entertained by r. and Mrs. Charles Stowell, the chief executive of the A. A. Council are as follows;rof. I. E. Chew, president; J. H. Shackleford, vice president; M. W. Alexander, treasurer; E. E. Goods, chaplain; J. Bronson, secretary; O. C. Cox, treasurer; visitors to Los Angeles are welcomed to the A. A. Council. . . Mr. T. A. Cole is the owner of a 7-passenger automobile. . Los Angeles is to have a band, and Tay is representative is to help in making the campus more attractive from L. G. Eggleston, $12 Mile avenue. . The sacred concert at the Second Baptist church last Sunday was quite interesting, in the way of a prelude, Rev. Tay's musical contribution of music concluding his remarks with an appeal for the inculcation of that art. MT. VERNON, O. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. William Newman, of Locust street... Mr. Frank Turner was in Toledo, O., last week to attend the bellmen's ball... The Household of Ruth will give a valentis social February 14, at the Odd Fellows' hall. Shifts of Society—Wedding of Prominent People Announced—Live News in General. A grand banquet and installation was given at the K. of P. Hall last Wednesday night, January 11 by the Myrtle Beach orchestra, one of the installed were: Captain I. H. Johnson, W. A. French, D. C.; J. P. Patterson, M. of A.; J. H. Roberts, M. of A.; Thomas M. of A.; R. T. Ober, M. of A.; Captain A. J. Miller, M. of W. The stalling officers were: Colonel Richard Morris, Jr., Major M. Douglass, James Sauce, salad, oyster patties, ice cream, After all of the officers were installed suprer was seved to the guests; menu consisted of Turkey, cranberry sauce, salad, oyster patties, ice cream, After all of the officers were installed arrangements were: Colonel Richard Morris, Jr., Major M. Douglass, Lieutenant James J. S. Jenkins, Captain A. J. Sauce, orchestra furnished elec music. Everybody present reported enjoyable evening...The little son of Jefferson have been quite for the past afternoon, but it is hoped that he is on the road to ...Miss Merion Dozler is being entertained this week by Mesdames Moses Williams and Duncan Wain. Miss Dozler will be visiting Washington, D. C., to take up special studies...Mrs. Matthew Stewart received a telegraph from Mr. John Burton, in which he compliments of the season to the Event Calendar, a serious illness of her son Matthew. He is expected home as soon as he is able to travel...Miss Mollie R. Ardis paid commitments of the season to the Event Calendar, a full lot of cards, on which was inscribed a note from Normal, Ala. Miss Ardis was the guest of Miss Malvina Morris last summer and enjoyed the hospitality of the Company has reported a better business of late than ever before. Mr. Charles is the only colored man in the city that has a first class repair shop shop, and his company which facilitates repair work. ...Don't forget THE FREEMAN at the Pensolo drug store. Walker W. Thomas is the special agent...Mrs. Florence McMichael of the last week at her home on De Dozote street, the event being her birthday. Au orchestra furnished some nice music for the dancers, while others amused them with games. Refreshments were served. AN OUTBREAK ON SUNDAY Concluded from Page One. liness was transacted, and much useful information imparted. In the field of Forest, Ky., is visiting friends and relatives, after an absence of three years in the Klondike. Mrs. Laura Wheatly, of Baltimore, is in the city on account of the death of her. The Fortnightly Club was entertained by Mrs. William Walker Friday night, in honor of Madam Lillian Furnill, of Indiana. Robt. Oliver, physician, surgeon and optician, who has been promoting a retail grocery enterprise in the county, was the victim of a burglary last week. He was to be approximately one hundred dollars. The U. S. Aid Club would like to hear the Jessie Kiser and Mr. Sweet Wood with him, for them to present Mr. Ed Willis, of 213 W. Walnut street, with a painful accident this machine, having his fingers crushed machinery, thereby rendering him helpless. Mr. Henry Newman has been on the job most last month, but is able to be out again. New Discovery! Scientific Hair Treatment without the use of DRUGS. Straightens the Hair, prevents Dandruff, promotes the Growth and stops Falling Hair. Try OUR METHOD. Ten minutes a day and watch results. Send 25c for trial treatment; $1 for full course. Write for particulars. Joyner-Gilmore Co., Rochester, New York. THE STAGE The Smart Set at Louisville, Ky., week of January 16. T. J. Culligan's Nashville Students are in Stoux City, Iowa, this week. Messers, Charles D. Marshall and Clifford Cain ran over to Shelbyville last week to see the Smart Set show. P. G. Lowery is in Columbus, O., making arrangements for his three attractions, which open with the season. Billy Morrison enroute at Jamestown, N. D. week of January 16, laying on success on George H. Webster's western time. John Pamplin, the juggler, just finished seven weeks on Joel's circuit: now Pastime theater at Athens, Ga. The "King" booked me here. The Cox Trio opened Southern vanderbilt Circle Belmont theater, encasola, PC week January 16th. Regards to all friends. J. E. Regers, who has been ill at his home in Washington, D. C., is out again. He is now stage manager at the Auditorium theater, Beaufort, S. C. A new theater at Beaufort, S. C., known as the Auditorium theater. Opens January 23rd with a big stock company, Jas. E. Rogers, stage manager. Boyd & Boyd, Al and Estelle, open Southern vaudeville circuit January 23rd, starting Atlanta, at Arcade theater, nine weeks' engagement. Regards to everybody. The Reeves are held over for another week at the Queen Theater, Montgomery, Ala. They will open at Belmont Theater, ensacola, Fla., January 23, for three weeks. The bill at the Crown Garden this week reads—A Mirtful Melodious Medley of Mastodonic Minstrelsy. Thirty-five people on the stage include those "Gingerly Girls." The Washington Prince Trio at Opera House, Richester, Minn., week of January 16, and also at Opera House, Lea, Minn. Week of January 23, at Rex Theater, St. Paul, Minn. Madam Laura Moss opened Southern vaudeville circuit. Auditorium Alan, named to Queen Theater, Montgomery, and Belmont theater, ensacola, Fla., six weeks on the circuit. Lane's Chocolate Bonbons will be at Pauling, O., the week of January 16, and at the Lyric Theater, Grand Rapids, Mich., the week of January 23. Clem and Clem are with the big act. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood C. Knox, accompanied by Miss Nelle Prentiss, were among those from Indianapolis who attended the Smart Set show at Shlohville, Ind., last week. A delightful time was reported. Col. J. W. Dunston's "Eight Georgia Funnakers" made one of the biggest bighit shows in the country. The Theater, Bridgeport, Conn. and at the Gan Theater, Broadway, New York, this week. Tim Owesley writes that his room is in the third floor of the Globe Theater building, Jecksonville, Fla., and that as he is suffering from rheumatism and can not walk, he can see the shows from the rear door by being assisted. The Russells, Joe and Amanda, are at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week. They do some clever work in assisting him in his new cow at that rear door. Mr. Russell is an eccentric dancer and as such gets the applause. W. D. Collins, formerly of the Ten Dark Knights, is now at his home in Harlesden, London, England. In writing to URE FREEMAN, he says that he may return for his company that promise. Tansel & Tansel, Frank and Angie, are taking their sixth week at Arcade theater, where they will perform a circuit for twenty weeks. They go from Atlanta to Montgomery. Open Queen theater January 30th. Regards to all friends. Kenner, Lewis and Williams leave for Jacksonville on the 17th inst. to fill an engagement at the Globe Theater, with the trio, and they have an act which is present from all others, with plenty of comedy and singing. They also dress neatly. John Moore, of the team of John and Lila Moore, of the Italian brogue so real that a kid misook it for the real Italian that sells fruit up the street. Lila Moore, his wife, is a very clever soubette. They have just closed a suc- engagement of three weeks at Norfolk, Va., and are now playing at the Pekin Theater, Richmond, Va. Miss Nova Goff, of the Wilson and Golf team, is playing in her home town Pittsburgh, Pa., after an absence of two weeks. She was received heartily. Miss Goff is very happy with our person at the present time, as she has so many invitations for engagements. She will be in Philadelphia four weeks, and then go to New York indefinitely. She would like to hear from friends. At a dancing contest between Jack Ginger Wiggins and Kid Owens at Augusta, Ga., January 13, each won two out of the four trials. Considerable dissatisfaction allowed the decision of the contest. Wiggins, who was done by the judges, who didn't know a great deal about dancing. He says the Trio of Earthquake and Fisher have his sympathy, owing to the loss of their devoted friend, Slim Mason. Crick Hicks and Clark open the Mason Ala., January 23rd, after finishing three successful weeks at Arcade theater. At the event, he says D. Joel, wants us back after we finish our nine weeks on the circuit. That's sufficient. Joel's money looks good to him. One thing about the "King"—your mom, your sister, Saturday night—awards you with a smile. There's some class to Joel's circuit. May and May are closing a five-week engagement at the Pekin Theater, Samanah, Ga., and will open in Atlanta on January 23 at the Arcade Theater. Mr. Butler Mayer is pleasing the audiences with his own song, "Beam Bag" Sweete May, the little Southern subtitles, is also charming in her dainty sentences. Both send regards to all friends. They would like to hear from P. A. Barrasso, owner of the Little Savoy Theater, Memphis, Tenn. Standing room only was the rule at the Naval Theater yesterday afternoon and last night, the occasion being the appearance of the famous colored organization known as the Comedy entitled "George Washington Bounce." While the great majority of the audience was made up of colored people, several hundred whites also attended, and all present performed performances given. The entertainment ably the most elaborate and handsome yet undertaken by this company, and it not fail to appeal to all within the theme Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Fla. Ransom & Ransom, James and May, are on the southern vaudeville circuit, having played in the Georgia, Ga., six weeks, now Queen theater, theater, Montgomery, Ala., three weeks, to mount theater, ePnsaccala, Fla., three weeks, to Mount Vernon, your king at Arcade theater, Atlanta, for ten more weeks. That's going some. Putting in twenty-two weeks without losing a day, and no transportation to pay. The circuit is for our boys and girls. Miss India B. Allen, the charming comedienne has closed a very successive six weeks engagement at the Globe Theater in Atlanta. Ms. Wiley speaks in the highest terms of Manager Frank Crowd, and also the assistant manager and stage director, Mr. Tim Owleyse, too much praise cannot be given. She will be well treated from the beginning until the end of your stay. Three weeks at Lagman's Mobile, R. Regards to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Lea, Charley Williams and Estelle Murray. P. McGill, Isabelle Wood, J. Francis Moses and theodore Redding. Harrison Bros. Minstrels show is still touring Texas and showing to packed houses; had a day lay over in San Antonio. Was English, Charlie Smith, Pam Hamptham and the Floyd Tucker, Dick Brown and Miss May Armstrong were entertained by the original and only Billy Kersands and wife. Mr. Thompson played the piano and also vot. Williams of San Antonio, rendered the music for the show. The Kersands are headliners at the Dreamland theater and cleaning up. Brown & English are still getting their on the Harrison Bros. Minstrels with their act entitled "The Argument." Mr. John C. Boone wishes to thank his many friends and well wishers for their kindly interest in his welfare during his time at the theater. Jackson, Miss, and is pleased to inform that he was tried and found innocent of the grave charge against him, and that the crime of which he was accused was committed by a white man who committed the crime promptly received his liberty, after a confinement of five days, and is again at Jackson, Miss., where he resumed his former position as manager of the Americas. He sends his regards to the profession and those that wish to come South write. J. L. Hill and company of 40 people opened the new musical comedy, "My Friend from Dixie," at Atlantic City on June 15, 2012, with Grand Opera House, Boston, the week following, and then Philadelphia, and Baltimore. The words and music were by J. L. Hill. The play was first produced at the Howard Theater, Washington, D. C., and it made a decided hit with the patrons of this playhouse. The cast includes Shelley Duvall, David Bromley, L. Mitchell and others. The company has an entire new scenic production and it going to be the pacemaker for many of the new productions. It will lead the orchestra. There is no reason why $^1$Mr. Hill and his company should not make a success. SYLVESTER RUSSELL'S REVIEW. CHICAGO. ILL. "Lost and Found" at The Pekin. The Monogram is there with the goods again this week, and the house was full as usual to see Wilson and Cumby in parure with a different act highly legitimate and laugh provoking. Burton and Criswall, in a somewhat new singing dancing and original talking sketch, gave him a performance with him performers, Mr. Burton should stick to song and dance numbers, but his ballad was good and was encored, and Miss Criswall was too red in the face, with Bliss Mormon, something on the order of Abbie Mitchell, but a little over effective at present, met with decided success, her secon dumber being the best, and with again, both clever, which of course, rendered their work satisfactory. A Strong Bill at the Monogram. Joe Simmons, whose work is always new and reliable, is giving us "Follies of the Stroll," a social session introducing songs, jokes and dancing in a manner woven into the stories of the comedians, Simmons and Martin, kept the end in a lively mood while singing numbers were introduced by others. Miss Brady sang "Steamboat," the song that was performed by other ladies, but Miss Mitchell's song and dance were so short and good that people could hardly realize it. Walker Thompson, who wrote the song, minutes, minute deep, which lasted until Simmons woke THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE MUSICIAN him up, was otherwise good. A young white dancer as a connecting link, was also good. It was left for the Joe Slimms force to take the cake for fun in a court room. Joe was a good judge, and Thompson was a valuable lawyer. There was also a policeman. "Follies of the Stroll" at the Grand. The Umbrian Glee Club gave another of its magnificent concerts at Bethel church Tuesday evening, January 17th, under the conductorship of Edward C. Clissold, one of the few white gentlemen in the race. The club sang its oldest repertoire of standar delections in perfect form and harmony. The appearance of Madam Anita Pattie Brown made the occasion one of the most memorable number Del Acqua's "Villanella," was a new and unfamiliar flow of vocal taxation and her efforts in trilling which has never yet been approached by a colored singer, and the best of its class. Madam Brown has not yet reached the finished art of Sissieretta Jones (Black Pattie) but her voice is the peer of all colored singers of the press. "Land" from Ambrose Thomas' "Mignon," and "I am Titania; Gift Sent from Heaven," and "Literary Taste," sang in languages were all of incomparable vocal qualities. Flowers to her feet, Harrison Emmanuel a young violinist, although a little retarded in execution and uncertain by deviation of tone, gave indications of better things a little later on. Mrs. Lou Ella McCormick, a practical art, but a good dialect character reciter, gave abundance of pleasure. Miss Gertrude Jackson and Mrs. Majors, wife of the physician, were the accompanists. Mr. Sammy Stewart, the young pianist and composer, produced "The Heart of Happy Hollow" at the Dunbar Theater, where he later performed and was highly praised by the newspapers. * * * * Billy and Helen Morrison (Morrison and Washington) opened on the Orpheum time last week in their singing, instrumental and comedy work. Deas Reed and Deas were special added attractions at Castle Theater, Bloomingdale's, and Daily Bulletin spoke of them as follows: "A thunderous scream is the act of Deas Reed and Deas, a colored troupe of three, which went like wild-fire. They are really stunts. This team incidentally wore some clothes." BELMONT ST. THEATRE, PENSA COLA, FLA. Billy Cross, the comedian of color, is rapidly coming to the front as a co-founder of the company, very much liked wherever he goes. His motto is to make friends and not enemies. He always tries to help a brother or sister in need, and he is proud of being stage manager through this part. A. B. of the country. Wherever he works he is well liked, those who employ him, and a certain manager, Mr. Cross is now stage manager at the Belmont Street Theater, where he is getting paid. He is well liked, well pased with Mr. Cross. He sends regards to Buddie Glenn, J. Beauman and the Two Sweets, Willie and Lola. The Cross is sometimes known as "Poor Boy." EJECTED FROM THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE Boisterous Conduct of Two Colored Men Last Week Brought Embarrassment to All Colored Patrons Present. Two young colored men were ejected from the Grand Opera House last week as the result of boisterous and ungentlemanly conduct during a performance. The circumstance is much regretled by all self-respecting the race. The happening was doubly unfortunate for our people as a race, insomuch as it followed directly after the ban had been lifted from the colored brother whereby he had been made welcome after a longer period of proscription and discrimin- The management had even gone so far as to emphasize its kindness toward the Negro by spending $30.00 in advertising for a man. This was a precedent in the history of the theater. For many years, through the changing management, it has always been a rule of the house to dress in a more formal man. The fact that a new regime and recent circumstances, by way of local opposition, had brought about a better feeling toward the colored citizens as patrons, makes it more amenable. It is now not more than weeks since the restraint of black patronage was removed. In justice to the better classes let us assume that accurate records are place in the second section of the book, which is the popular priced section of the house, and it is not to be marveled at that to this section is attracted the very lowest element of man that they do not know when to and when not to applaud and, indeed, some of the best acts are criticised in loud-mouthed comment, if not hissed out the course, the policeman's club is the best place to work, such aggravated cases as these. The colorde people who go to the first balcony, as a rule, are acceptable in every way, give no offense to the whites whatever. It is indeed a sad proposition that all self-respecting Negros should be required for the actions of afew thugs and boafers and beafers, and would not be surprising if the colored brother is again relegated to the list of undesirables the result of last week's unrest presents itself: "what we are, under this, under the circumstances, is a question quite unanswerable. We insist on the classes should not be condemned for the lack of care of the lower element, we are informed by the management that he nor his attaches positions to the wheat in the garnering of the chaff from the wheat in the garnering of the American in places of public amusement. In fact, there are very few accurate the determination of character and department of appearance is the lone basis for diagnosis. If pressed, the average theater manager is some of the best dressed among our people, and their public department. Hence, can fair-minded men and women (I appeal to the intelligent of course) marvel at the theater excluding and eliminating the collar and other "mother." As to the matter of dress, it is hard statement of fact when I say that one of the well-dressed colored youths constitutes the main to their final analysis, are far below him from a moral tsindpoint. Especially is the of the leafers who find time to go to manicure and other activities at the Grand Opera House occurred. We emphatically deny that fine feathers make fine birds, and insist that the manicure would do well to adopt some of the character of determining true worth and character. "In conclusion, we desire to say that we management inocuously objection of the management ejecting the young men at the theater last week, and further declare that no measures are too reformed in the manners of certain classes of our people in public assemblies. THE QUEEN THEATER. MONTGOMERY, ALA. The Ransoms opened here in the ninth, after a long wait, and made a great hit. Mr. Ransom took the house by storm. "I Want Be a Broken Woman's Man." Richard R. Matthews is to be congratulated for such an improvement in his acrobatic work and barrel jumping skills he was able to years ago, all of his old friends were glad to see him, and he was received highly. The ences hold the audience spellbound by their juggling. Bonnie B. Thorns doing a male impersonation act this week, singing, "Tm Just Pining for You," receiving several encores. Our afterpiece "A Staged by James Ransom, entitled "A Rich Batchelor," went big. Mir. Matthews would like to hear from Gene Liggert, Butler May, Charles Potter and William Williams. Best wishes to the Arcade bunch at Atlanta, Ga. By J. W. Seer. The week of January 9 Manager Frank Crowd offered the patrons of the Globe the best all-round show of the season, it being a comedy, novelty and sensational. The Globe Stock Company, in "The Pressing Club," by J. Francis Mores, was a galvanic battery of fun, while simple in its nature, but very pleasing and real. The character was well represented. The film was the work of John Williams and Will Jones, two comedians of no mean ability. Mr. Mores' production of farces is indeed clever, and take well with the audience. The vaudeville opened with Bert Houze in monologue and song. We like Mr. Houze better in team work, as he is far from a clever monologue, yet is a good comedian. Raw Nichols is not only a sweet little singer, but a clever little delineator of character parts. Her act, assisted by John Williams and an everlasting impersonator, the Globe. John A. English and his wonderful educated hoops is the best novelty act we have ever had at this theater. This act is entertaining in every respect. Mr. Houze is truly a wonderful controller of hoops. The Raineys, the same as last week. The lady member of the team is a great friend. The man member should retire from the stage for good. Queen Dora. The Marvelous, as she is billed all over the city, is truly marvelous in her great mysterious dance full of laughter. The price paid to see the entire show. Queen Dora will ever be remembered by the Jacksonville theatergirls. We only wish that there is a better English to visit this part of the country. Manager Frank Crowd has made good his word to give the best and the biggest performance. We to watch the Globe in the future for the acts it will introduce. Mr. Crowd has always made good his word, so, therefore, we know the future. We will be in line of amusements. Tim Owsley is still unable to be about, and his acting is missed by the Globe CULLIGAN'S NASHVILLE STUDENTS, NO. 2. Everybody is well except Joe Jordan. eH has been on the sick list for the last three weeks. The show is now in Minnesota and is being digged up. The show, under the management of Mr. Harry Hull, is playing to S. R. O. Mr. Ed Langford, our stage manager, and interlocutor, is singing and playing with the band. We regard to Harry St. Clair and the Downy in Dixie Co. Mr. Joe Jordon, our trombone soloist, is making a hit every ught. Joe Herndon, the looper, is playing with Ruby Smith, going as the Great Herndon Brothers. Baby F. Seals BUNCH OF Fun Promoters Nice, Cozy Rooms over the Theatre for Nice, Cozy People. ADDRESS B. F. Seals Proprietor and Director of Amusement. Leroy White, Asst. Mgr. G. W. Baynham, Sect'y Bijou Theatre, Greenwood, Miss. They are having special scenery painted. The team of Nay and Harris, playing in the team of Perkins, is a scream every night. Mr. Frank Perkins, who has been on a two weeks' vacation, is back and brought some of the latest scenery to the team. The members of the band are a harry Hull, suburban Smith, Barytone; Joe Jordon, trombone; Harry Nay, alto; Ed Langford, Alto; Cory Hempel, cornet; Frank Perkins, cornet; Coy Hempel, bass drum; Tommy Harris, snare drum. THE HOUSTON THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY This playhouse is still showing to immediateGoodloe is holding the leading complaint. Mrs. Goodloe is singing "Lovie Joe," Mrs. Goodloe sings "Dr. Quack," which is a. decoded. Miss Lailah Brown is here with us. She has a good voice and is a good comedienne. She has the voice and is in "His Honor the Barber." Mr. Dudley is here in "His Honor the Barber." Mr. Houston desires to hear from the Allen Troubadours. BIJOU THEATER, GREENWOOD, MISS Baby F. Beal's Bunch of Fun Promoters, a company of fourteen, opened November 14, 1910, at Greenville, Miss. The theater, at December 6th, since which time it became the go-to place for seating capacity is 500, and the S. R. O. is out every night at 8:30. The roster follows. Reroy White, one of the funnest plays in the theater, the house is an uproar with his funny sayings. Kid McCoy, the boy from Cincinnati, the dancing demon; the people lay down to watch him; George Walker, is delivring the goods. The mascot is a little comer. The ladies behind the fun are Zenobia Jefferson the dancing character lady; can never leave the stage, she is a scream; Mrs. Bayham is taking a picture nicely. The little dancing wonder, Carry Nugget, the girl from up there, takes the stage for her "self." Last, but a long way up, she is a bloody Baby Floyd Fisher, the Memphis baby. Boll smallest and sweetest little thing on the stage, singing anything the audience asks in that way she holds the house long, so she can look after it. I had to retire from the stage as my business rose to a height until it takes ticket stubs (Prof. Woodson), an officer of S. R. O. tendants and myself to look after everything out front, so I had to leave the stage, the overtures rendered by Prof. S. R. O. trap 'wonder, takes as many encores as the stage. The Freeman comes to us busy. Rev. Henry Boyd, president. no every Saturday evening, and comes a wood chair to touch you with touch with our friends. Have also leased the up-stairs over the theater and arrange nice rooms for my people. Now they don't have to go out of the house. Regards to all. BABY F. SEALS. OLYMPIC THEATER, 368 KING STREET, CHARLESTON, S. C. The Moores, Chintz and Ella, will depart from the Olympic Theater, Charleston, S. C., after ten weeks of success, to open a new playhouse in Beaufort, S. C. of theatum Theater, owned and managed by two Beaufort colored gentlemen. The Moores are one of the best colored teams on the road, and the members of the Olympic regrets to have them leave, but they declare they need rest and a change. STAGE NOTES. Have closed with Georgia Troubadours and am playing white vaudeville houses here at St. Louis under the management agency of A. B. Donaldson, Great Western Printing Company. Just closed Sunday night very successfully at the Sherman theater, and am now engaged at a beautiful little $65,000 playhouse called the Taylor theater with other engagements to follow under the A. S. Thompson booking agency. Success to all. Yours. CLEVER BILLY YOUNG. WITH EUGENIE BLANK B. F. K. MATINEE EVERY DAY GRAND OPEN GEORGE EBAN and associate players present "The Sign of the Rose." MISS The Merry RAMESES The wonder worker, in his Egyptian temple of Mysteries MARIE & B. in "The C 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY S WAN Musicians that double stage or orchestra, for H. Buffalo's Wild West and Texas Rangers. All work, as this show plays Cuba, next winter. St. Horne, 315 E. Wight street, Nevada. Mo. Mammoth Gro WANTED! Musicians that double stage or orchestra, for Horne's Georgia Minstrels and Band, with Young Buffalo's Wild West and Texas Rangers. Also singing and dancing soubrette. Ten months work, as this show plays Cuba next winter. State lowest salary in first letter. Address W. L. Hewett, 151 W. WESTWATER, Corvallis, MO. Mammoth Grocery Company Second & Jefferson Sts., Louisville, Kentucky. --- Wholesale and Retail Grocers and Wine Merchants. THE FASHION Richard's & Pringle's Famous Minstrel, under direction of Hollard & Fillmore; Martinez 25; Antloch, 26; Livermore, 27; Hayward, 28; World's Greatest Minstrel Shows--Gonzales, Tex., Jan. 23; Lockhart, 24; Luling, 25. "A Rabbit's Foot" Company--Winterhare, 26; Kissmore, 24; Orlando, 25; Winter Park, 26; Crescent City, 27; Delando, 28. Congo King Company, under direction of Hollard, 24; Jan. 23; North Bend, 24; Bancroft, 25; Randiph, 28; Plainnew, 27; Butte, 28. Ten Dark Knights—Week of Jan. 23. Grand theater. Hamilton. O. S. H. Dudley in "His Honor, the Barber,"—Week of Jan. 22. St. Louis, Mo. Madame C. J. Walker has now thrown open her beautifully furnished home to the up to date travelling public. Her home is modern and steam heated. Best board room and family style. Main 7256, West street. Both phones, Main 7256, New 5232K Visit Senate Theatre. 1819 N. Senate Avenue First class and up-to-date. Entire change of program every night. Charity benefit Sunday. Illustrated and Spot Light Singers. Public invited. CHAS. BURNSTEIN, Proprietor FRED. LEWIS, Manager. The Pewees Belmont Theatre Pensacola, Fla., January 16th to February 4th. A MAN WITH MONEY WANTED To back Kansas City City Royal Giants Baseball Team. Lease can be had on one of the best Parks in the city. Don't answer unless you mean business. Kansas City is one of the best baseball towns in the country, and a winning team will make big money. For further information see the Afro-American Realty Co. 1003 McGee St, Kansas City, Mo. ALL OF NEXT WEEK The Spectacular Drama "The Light Eternal." AIR AND 35 PEOPLE. EITH'S ERA HOUSE Vaudeville in its High est Expression. A YOE Entertainer Oscar Loraine Kenny, Nobody & Platt Chick Sale Aldro & Mitchell Photoplane BEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. TED! Orne's Georgia Minstrels and Band, with Young so singing and dancing soubrette. Ten months rate lowest salary in first letter. Address W. L. gocery Company Louisville, Kentucky. The Stage. 6 GEORGE WALKER Dies After an Illness of Several Years. Sang the noble Hiawata at the demise of his best friend and sweetest singer of all his kind: He is dead—the sweet musician; He, the sweetest of all singers, Has gone from his forever. He has moved a little nearer To the Master of all music. To the Master of all singing. O, my brother Chibibos! George Walker was not exactly a singer in the best sense of the term, yet he was a singer, because he sang. He was most excellent in his kind of singing. If it were a peculiar kind, it was yet a happy kind, because it made thousands happy. George Walker was a minstrel; that also means a singer, a reciter of verses, just as Walter Scott tells us of in his "Lay of the Last Minstrel," when the grand old man, the last of his kind, took down "the harp that hung in Tara's hall," so to speak, told the deed and glory of by-gone days. By right of merit George Walker was one of the legitimate successors of all of the kind that has gone before. And is it fate that he too, be the last, greatest, best of his line, and whose harp is hung up forever mute to the generations? Will they read of the master as a thing of mythology? As in other realms—of art, literature, statesmanship, priesthood, now and then amid multitudes that throng the ways, comes one that transcends the order of things. He passes by leaps and bounds those narrower precincts which are the law unto most men, into that unbounded empire where he is a law unto himself. Here, these are in proximity to the gods to whom they seem near akin. When the news went forth that this luminary, George Walker, was failing in his light, there was a cry of universal pain that shot forth as from one man. All knew what it meant from the beginning, "and mourned the living Hector as the Hector dead." Highly wrought natures do not seem to have reserve. These natures are splendid at mobilization, but fail at reinforcement. Thus the falling light dims steadily downward to the last flicker and flare—and then into eternity. It was so with George Walker, Human agency could not prevent the eclipse. George Walker was a particularly bright and shining star, and in his untimely taking off, we feel to say as has been said "that death loves a shining mark." But that is sacrilegious, blasphemy, perhaps, since the good God that made and loveth all is not a respecter of persons. What fell to this thespian has fallen to kings, presidents, princes and dukes. He went out as they went out, owning nothing, knowing nothing, caring nothing perhaps, saving for the peace of their immortal souls. "Into each life some rain must fall," yea cloudburst also as happened here, and as will happen each man. Very much is not known of the boyhood of George Walker, nor is it a matter of much consequence. It is known that he was born at Lawrence, Kansas, between thirty and forty years ago. He grew up as other little boys; went to school and before long found himself in possession of talents that were not common—an art faculty which in the end brought him fame. He could not have been bad—we build the hypothesis—because greatness and meanness do not proceed from the same source. Incidental wrong happen as in the case of Standford White at Pittsburgh, but he must have been essentially good, else those great art creations would not have emanated from him. Goodness is not by any means the cancellation of the passions, for on these, as best and most acceptably understood, hang all of the laws. We know but very little of the boyhood of our Saviour; it was not necessary to the scheme; that He made good was. We know but very little of the boyhood of Lincoln, of George Washington. Their deeds are their examples, their mission—and which are for emulation. George Walker was first heard of some fifteen or eighteen years ago in California, where he was associated with Wilson and Williams, under the team name of Wilson, Williams and Walker. Owing to sickness Wilson dropped out and the team reduced to Williams and Walker, the name which is celebrated wherever minstrelsy is known. The two were brought to prominence by Mr. Isham of the well known Isham's Octoorons, one of the very first Colored shows known. Then followed the Koster and Bial management in New York, where they made a big hit and had a long run. Hurtig and Seamon management added to the glory of the clever lads and their reputation was established. They took advantage of their popularity, turned their attention to producing plays and acting them. The same success followed. Among these were the "Policy Players," "Sons of Ham" and "In Dahomey." Then followed "Abyssinia" under Ray Comstock, which scored tremendously. This presentation was most beautiful. Perhaps nothing has been done since that quite came up to it. The "Red Moon" by Cole and Johnson is somewhat in the class, but we believe that if a vote were taken "Abyssinia" would be voted the most pleasing production of them all. Here was where George Walker shone. Those remembering the presentation will not forget those delightful scenes in which he was part. How can they forget that masterly English, with just enough humor to save it from the too serious? And those musical strides and unctious dialogues with his partner which were sublimely humorous? They were just right as the audience conceives the right in the theorist. And after all, there is some kind of indicator that tells when things are fitting. George Walker gave eminent satisfaction. "Abyssinia" in passing was a distinct loss. May we say that it in a manner marked the beginning BIJOU SHOWS DAILY COMING ONE BIG GREAT ACT. GRAND OPEN- ING NIGHT Former Manager—Well, sir, I don't want no half plays in my house; if you can't play it all I don't need you, by gosh. I'm Sir Hickman, and I'm running this place. I didn't think you was coming anyhow, so I hired a couple of jiggers in town. of the decline of those greater productions of the Negro stage? "Bandanna Land" did not give the same scope and opportunity as its immediate predecessor. The individuals, however, maintained their reputations. Walker was yet the imitative, who built the possibilities of fun around Williams, who, clever comedian as he was, seized the advantages and worked them. His Bon-Bon Buddle was a glorious thing, and the budding Thespian, when taking off Walker, never failed to put this on. It is George Walker's creation or his conception. No one tries to rob him of it. They all say that's George's, an honor to thus designate it. The imitator feels honored when he is recognized as doing George Walker. Alda Overton Walker, his very clever wife, was yet herself also in that last play. But the beloved thespian, George Walker, is gone. He is no more. He has reached his finale, and the curtain that raised some years ago on his life's act has at last rang down. The actor craft is aggrieved and bereaved at the irreparable calamity. Light and life goes out of the Negro stage in some part at his demise. This the performers all know, and they will not be comforted. Their sympathy extends to his patient wife, Alda Overton Walker, who has kept vigil in heart and at the living tomb since the day heavy-handed fate fell upon him. His partner, Bert Williams, has been none less vigilant than Walker's wife in seeing that the distinguished patient lacked in nothing that would contribute to his happiness. The profession has shown its appreciation of Mr. Walker from time to time. The public has been patient, sympathetic, inquiring. No member of the race has been more universally regarded. George Walker departed this life life January 7, 1911, at Long Island, New York. He belongs to the ages! WILLIAM M. LEWIS GLOBE THEATER, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SOLD RIGHT MAN WRONG Jay Gould, a noted colored bookmaker and all-around sporting man, who is now in Jacksonville, Fla., was sold a ticket to the Smart Sport, admitting him to the hive club through the hive ticket seller at the box office. His ticket was received by the man on the door and he was seated by the usher, at which time he discarded his discarded color was colored. Gould was asked to give up his seat and retrete to the colored circle. For an answer, Mr. Gould handed his coupon to the usher and requested that he be given another good seat in the club. The usher returned-with a policeman. Mr. Gould, unassisted, went to the box office. CHE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. much that one witnessing the performance thinks he or she is on Broadway looking at the supposed big man, but in front of the show, Mr. Whitney did no forget the fact that it takes bright music, funning and nimble dances and witty sayings to make a show complete. All of these the Southern "Smart Set" has. S. Tutt Whitney, successful comedian, author a nd producer, is the master mind over all. He is ably assisted by his brother, Homer Tutt Whitney, many pages of flashy costumes stands at the head of all the colored comedians of today. There are many comments that could be made on the acting and singing of the other members of the company, but space permit. Should they play a return date here while I am in the city every detail will be given to you as I really see it, and what I see is all good. TIM OWSLEY. The Reid House 94½ Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. 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. ADDRESS: BARTON & WISWELL $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. SouthernVau $100,000.00 BACK OF IT --- where he told the manager that it was not his fault that a wrong ticket had been sold to him. The manager agreed with him and refunded his money, owing to the fact that all the seats set apart for the audience all had been taken. Upon leaving the theater, Gould shouted back to the manager: 'I don't care if I have been escorted to the door by a policeman because of your mistake in selling me a ticket, but what does cause my heart to beat? I must be near the seat in the colored circle, where I could set and enjoy seeing S. Tutt Whitney play 'George Washington B.' He is funny to me.' The manager coincided with all that Mr. Mackenzie had said. Mr. Gould then remarked: "I would not mind being white tonight," and the manager replied: "I wish you well." NEGRO CONCERT BAND WITH RINGLING BROS.' CIRCUS The coming season, beginning in March, will bring, to the profession another new idea in the musical line. The band did not carry any colored musicians, in fact no colored assistants in any line. This aggregation, known as the largest and greatest on earth, will be the first of its kind. The band director and cornetist, Prof. R. Roy Pope, carry an exclusive concert band without minstrel and without women. Last season Prof. Pope was the head of the band's performers and this season he takes the initiative in eliminating the minstrel part. The band will be composed of fifteen select musicians who will render programs, and afternoon concerts only. It has been Prof. Pope's ambition and purpose to convince his employers and measure with other races in the music fession, without the addition of the "Aunt Dinah" and "Uncle Eph" acts. His hard work has led to it. It is also his desire to show that this opportunity will lead to the highest achievement among Negro musicians. Prof Pope is a diana product and his friends and admirers will be pleased to see him at the Egcr concert band en route with the Ringling organization, doing concert work. BELMONT ST. THEATRE, PENSA- COLA, FLA. Billy Cross, the comedian of color, is rapidly coming to the front as a comedian and all-around performer and is known for his wit and humor. Motto is to make friends and not enemies. He always tries to help a brother or sister performer. He has had the opportunity of being stage manager through this part of the country. There he works he is the comedian. Motto is that engagement is always possible. Mr. Cross is now stage manager at the Belmont Street Theater, where he is getting paid. There he is well pleased with Mr. Cross. He sends regards to Buddie Glenn, J. Beauman and the Two Sweets, Willie and Lola. Billy Cross is sometime known as "Poor Boy." At the Palace Theater everything is going nicely and playing to S. R. O. nightly. Everyone is getting "theirs" on the floor, and the theater Ayres, is more than pleased with the shows that are put on by our able stage manager, Mr. Thos. J. (Pet) Hicks. The actors, George and Annie; Stack Moore, George and Annie; Stack Moore, Ragtime Jim, Miss Ruth Crosby, Miss Trixie cohannon, and everybody is doing sends regards to J. H. Harris' bunch at Dallas, Al Boyd, O. D. Carter, Harry St. Clair, A. Houghes, A. Moss, E. Fryer, A. Houghes, and the care of the Freeman, or 211 Milam street, Houston, Tex. Regards to all friends. S. Tutt Whitney has modernized the old 'Smart Set' Georgeg Washington B., so SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzs selected from latest season of Free Catalog. Write a line for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC COMPANY 3025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Best, quickest and cheapest service in the home. Home made pastry our specialty. Open all night. Samuel E. Gray, Prop. 222-224 Indiana Ave. New Phone 3261 Opposite the Freeman Office. The public will find THE FREEMAN each week at the Standard News Company. 131 West 53d street. DUSTY RAG Popu Send 10c for "Dusty Rag," and our special offer. Any Write to-day. J. H. A 859 Lemcke Building. The Crown Game Paul La Mer Finest Theatre of its kind in the Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Rec Harding, Chicago Agent. Full C WAN Mystic Theatre, Hot Springs, Art or doubles. Costumes important factor can deliver goods. E. D. LEE, Manage WAN At Houston Theatre The Big Headliners. Good acts WAN At the Lagman's Theatre, Mobile, Ala., at all female, singles and doubles, to work in vaudeville people. Address A. Wade, Agent, 185 Davis A. man's Theatre, Mobile, Ala. ..RIGHT You Can Play From 4 to 6 Globe Theatre, J Two Shows Night State all in first let Frank Crowd, Ow Jacksonv WAN 100 performers, singers, dancers Rue's Big Production of Sound Those doubling brass give boozers and gambles save your ISRAEL RUE Address a L. E. Gideon, Mgr., Hotel WAN Musician FOR RINGLING BROTHERS No Minstrels w State salary in first letter. O standard music need apply. U ADD Prof. R. R. Care The Freem Vaudeville Fineest Theatre of its kind in the world. Playing only the best in Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Recognized acts always wanted. C. O. Harding, Chicago Agent. Full Orchestra. Uniformed Attendants. WANTED! 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. 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! 100 performers, singers, dancers and musicians, for Israel Rue's Big Production of Southland. Those doubling brass given preference Disorganizers, boozers and gambles save your postage. WANTED! State salary in first letter. Only musicians who can handle standard music need apply. Uniforms worn only while on duty. SouthernVaudevilleCircuit M. B. L. D. JOEL, THE THEATRICAL KING. Owner and Manager Arcade Theatre, Atlanta. Ga.; See't Trees, and Booking Manager Southern Vanderbilt Circuit. L. D. JOEL, THE THEATRICAL KING. Owner and Manager Arcade Theatre, Atlanta, Ga.; Sec't-Treas, and Booking Manager Southern Vaudeville Circuit. L. H. REID. Prop. STOP LOOK LISTEN BARTON & WISWELL Present The Peer of all Colored Commedians JOHN RUCKER (The Alabama Blossom) AND THE America's Foremost Colored Organization 50 Comedians 50 Singers Dancers Musicians 50 Comedians Singers Dancers Musicians Columbia Theatre Building New York City Colored Performers Take Notice An opening on or about Jan. 1, 1911, a first class Wheeler & Swords Central Theatre, 14 Central Ave., Atlanta, Ga. 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. Send 10c for "Dusty Rag," the hit of the year, our handsome new catalog for our special offer. Any ten of our latest popular selections sent for $1.00. First class performers at Lincoln Theatre. Write at once. M. C. Ellis, 415 West Main Street, Lexington, Ky. To Performers Playing, Indianapolis European and American Plan 831 W. MICHIGAN ST. F. L. DUERSON, Prop. Write or wire for Rates Dlar Music the hit of the year, our handsome new catalog ten of our latest popular selections sent for $1.00. AUFDERHEIDE, Music Publisher. Indianapolis, Indiana. Garden, INDIANAPOLIS, IND ero, Manager the world. Playing only the best in recognized acts always wanted. C. O. Orchestra. Uniformed Attendants. TED! k., first class colored performers, singles From six to twelve weeks to acts that er. TED! are, Louisville, Ky., is 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. T NOW.. Pay Your Act. weeks at the Jacksonville, Fla. ently, No Matinees ater. Write or wire ner and Manager, ville, Fla. TED! cancers and musicians, for Israel thland. en preference Disorganizers, postage. E, Sole Owner. all mail to el Upton, Boston, Mass. TED! ans Only 'S' ANNEX CONCERT BAND, with this Show. only musicians who can handle uniforms worn only while on duty. PRESS Roy Pope, ian, Indianapolis. Le Circuit Your Transportation Paid After joining the Circuit. 3 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. In the Field of Sport. HOPE OF THE WHITE RACE. By William F. Kirk. A man, in Ngauneae, who worked in the mills, Constructed on huge, but symmetrical lines. Had beaten all comers, as fast as they came, And made them lose faith in the "box- fishing" game. Yes, fast as they came, and as tough as they were. This marvelous man made 'em quit a la cure. Till his fame spread apace and they said, "Here's the man" To grab Johnson's title—we know that he was a small coon named Rastus, perhaps five feet seven Slammed him one on the jaw and they counted eleven— And the white race kept on hoping. A man with a mask, who had been on the stage, the splendid proportions had made him the rage, Agreed to go on with a middleweight Expecting to see the small African eringue. He took off his mask and stepped into the ring. The wrestlers declared him a physical king— The small darky hit him one terrible bing! And the white race kept on hoping. Young Mickey McFadden, just off the ship, As strong as Tom Sharkey, and ten times as flip, Went into light training, and boxed every day. Till the sweat almost washed his tattoo marks away. He crushed sparring partners as fast as they came, he began climbing the ladder to they came He soon began climbing the ladder to He challenged Jack Johnson, but Jack shook his head: "do beat a few dubs for a starter," he Minyck Mfcadden took on an old plug-- Inside of a minute his head hit the rug. And there he lay dozing, as snug as a bug. And the white race kept on hoping. WELCOME THE REDS, BUT BAR THE BLACKS Baseball. Not Differing from Other Games of Life, Shows Queer Contrasts in Handling the Color Line—Some Philosophy on Race Question. By W. A. Phelon. When you play roulette, that joyous game, Two colors on a wheel. You play the black on the black, You play the blazing zeal. You cheer the star of red. Perhaps the red, perhaps the red, Your little bet may bear, But red and black have equal chance, If the wheel is on the square. It is different on the diamond, though— But if a black should try to show, The bricks hall round his head! —Scott. Too bad Tim Hurst is a little old. From all I hear of his past record, he would be a swell man's hope.The Remarks of James J. Corbett. Curious thing, isn't it, how the mag- nates, players, and base ball bats all stand upon the final question? They are the North American Indian with open arms and loud applause. They give the red man every chance in the world to show his speed and prove his strength in the final question or a sterling batsman, he has half a dozen ball clubs bidding for his services; he can draw enough money to make the old home back on the reservation blossom And yet, if an Afro-American shows bass ball skill they don't welcome him—they don't invite him to fast-pitch. In contrast, they him out of all organized ball and compel him to flock by himself, as it were to play with colored teams, or to lie down and play the ball. The game concerning the color line, and so far as the wording goes, the blackest man that ever threw a ball would be the one who didn't break in. The darkest Injun is welcome, but the palest Senegambian is strictly barred. Nowhere is the color line drawn so strictly, as among the big players in the game. The fades away when there is a chance to make any money by playing black teams on the outside. No big leaguer, not even Georgian. No big leaguer, not even objective playing the black men who make up the Cuban clubs, and practice games with Negro nines are far from uncommon during the early months and after the regular season. He is an able and accomplished ball player. That is conceded by everybody. He is perfectly able to take the ball and on the bases, and as a cheery comedian and amusing coacher he has no equal. The Indian is no better as a ball player, and is apt to have a grim and on the bases, and as a cheery comedian and amusing coacher he has no equal. It's a queer thing, this human nature. We respect the Indian and we welcome the Indian and we welcome our ball teams. For what? Because the copper-hipped son of Satan is a fighter. Because his folks were never slaves, because his folks were never slaves, with a substantial wallop on the knob, instead of going to work for day wages as a chatterer. Peace may be a lovely thing, but the man holds and the respect we give to him today is wholly due to his scrapping reputation in the long ago. We black man came here as a slave, and we got used to seeing $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY -YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. 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I think I owe it to my fellow man to send them a copy in confidence, so that any man anywhatever weak and discouraged with repeated failure may stop engulfing himself with harmful patent medicines, secure what I believe is the quickest method, restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHING. I so cure himself at home quietly and quietly. Just drop me a line like this: Dr. A. E. Robinson, 381 Luck Building, Detroit Mich., and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary enveloppe free of charge. A great many doctors would charge $3.00 to 5.00 for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. BY HAROLD C. McGATH him work. Slaves came, in ninety-five per cent of all cases, from peaceful and unwarlike tribes that could be easily blacked. The black men were not fighters, and so we were not respect for their prowess that we had to have for the Big Injun. If the early Africanmen been forced to deal with Zulus, Bastoxs, and the fierce and fighting tribes of Eastern and Southern Africa, men who are every whit as brave and warlike as the Indians have been different and we would have a different opinion of the African people. It's the fighter and his descendants who command respect and receive good treatment. They are also the ones we welcome, and his athletic sons can get both admiration and big money on the ball fields. Some of our grandpops, persevering through a roc of some of the young Indians, take their tribes, but we receive them kindly. Take for instance, Justin Clarke, a Wyoming Clarke old folks terrorized Ohio one hundred years ago, pretty nearly a suburb of the Inferno, but we are always glad to see Mr. Clarke in uniform, while the grandson of some of our brothers is the raids of Mr. Clarke's grandpound wouldn't be allowed to play. Queer old word of ours, isn't it? Bored and Chippewa. His ancestors helped ontac do some high and merry burning and massacrering around Detroit, but we welcome the chief just because our business, isn't it? And just as odd in bad ball as in any other class or occupation. Colored players are figuring on a professional ball, our own, and blacklist to stump out centrally. Liable to get things slightly mixed. How on earth can you distinguish the "blacklist" from the roster of players? Aren't both blacklists—aw, who threw the cat? FAMOUS WEST BADEN SPRUDELS "POWDER PUFE CHAMPION." Bat Nelson Says of Wolgast: The Ex- Champion Has It in for Wolgast. NEW YORK—Declarating his willingness to bet $4,000 on "Knockout" Brown to win the title, Wolgast on $10,000 on himself should Wolgast give him a return match, former Champion Battling Nelson is still passing all sorts of money toward the man who wrestled the title from him. Nelson thinks young Brown can take Wolgast's measure, and says he will contend for the title. He will local scraper to put up on himself. Nelson calls Wolgast a "dainty powder puff champion." He would please the Durable Dane better, to hear him tell him, to than to Wolgast in the ring again. "Anytime Wolgast agrees to meet me I will put up a $10,000 side bet. Wolgast can get another chance, just so he will give me another chance." $50,000 GO IN SIGHT FOR JOHNSON AND KAUFMANN London the Place of Business—Coronation Week the Time—Big White Man Said to Be in Champion's Class. CHICAGO—Prospects for a heavyweight championship battle with AI Kauffman as the opponent of Jack Johnson as great of the game in H. F. Haze, Chicago and New York theatrical manager, to hang up a purse of $50,000 for the battle in London. Frazey represents Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason. The promoter said that he considered the fight to be the biggest with Kauffman and Johnson are said to be willing to fight for a purse of that size, the only question likely to arise in the battle being the division of the spoils between the two. It is planned to pull off the fight in London during coronation week. Frazey has had an option on the new stadium for one night during the week and said money would be put up as soon as the fighters expressed a willingness to get together. BEATEN FOR FAIR Was Joe Jeannette in Twelve-Round Bout by Langford. BOSTON, Mass.—Sam Langford, of this city, gave Joe Jeanne the beating of his life last week in a rugged twelve-round match. The men were out to win by the short route. But for the fact that Jeanne was in good condition, Langford would surely have put him away. Sam would top off the song in the first round Sam kept on top of him, crowding him all the time. In the first round Sam dropped Joe over the rope with a left-hand upper arm to the chest, then brought the arm up to his feet and managed to stall through to the bell. Every round belonged to Sam. In the tenth and eleventh rounds it looked as though Sam would drop his man for the count, as he beat Jeanne at will about Charley White, of New York, referred. MORRIS, "WHITE MAN'S HOPE," GETS VICTORY BY KNOCKOUT Oklahoma Engineer Sends "Spike" Kennedy to Land of Dreams in Second Round. BARTLESVILLE, Okla.—Carl Morris, of Sapulpa, heralded as the "white man's hope," last week made short work of "Spike" Kennedy, of Kansas BP knocking him out in the second round. Kennedy was floored four times. Morris toyed with Kennedy throughout the short battle. Kennedy attempted to bore through Morris's defense and, aided by his team's stinging blows, Morris always retaliated. In the first round Kennedy reeled from the force of Morris' onslaught and went down. He came back hard, but neither seemed to damage him, neither seemed in distress when the gong rang. In the second round Morris rushed his man, landing straight arm joins with left and right. Twice he knocked Kennedy to the floor with single blow. When Kenne- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER dy came up the second time one more Morris easily leaped through the ropes. ABOUT THE BIG PURSE. $50,000 Considered a Too Tempting Bait—Johnson Treats the Matter Lightly. NEW YORK.-Jack Johnson looks upon the reputed offer by Jack Gleason of a $50,000 purse for a fight between him and Kaufman as one of the best best bests. "I only hope it is true, for I don't know any easier way to make a pile of money" the man thought. Johnson looks upon Kaufman as a good man, the best heavy, in fact, in the business. "present company" he could make quick work of such men as Joe Jeannette, McVay, and even Langford. Kaufman's recent challenge of Johnson, Jack declares, is to make a pile of money. THE CUBAN GIANTS. A Letter of Explanation Concerning Them. Editor Freeman, the author of your paper fell into my hands and in looking over the baseball calendar, I see where Nat. C. Strong, World Building, Ntw York, is given as an agent or booking manager. I will positively state that he has nothing whatever to do with the world's famous famous team will be stronger than ever; it will be located in New York and Buffalo. Will open up in Buffalo January 25th for a three weeks' stay; then to New York; then to the first-place catcher at midterm games. Then John M. Bright, main office, 76 Columbia avenue, West Hoboken, N. J. NELSON WON DECISION. WEBSTER, Mass.—Before 900 members of the Lakeside A. C. last week Fighting Dick Nelson of Brooklyn, N. Y., won the decision over Jimmy Moriarity of the Lakeside A. C. to eleave rounds. Nelson won the decision easily, forcing the fighting in every round. OMAHA GIANTS. Special to The Freeman. Following is a brief outline of the record of our club out of one hundred and twenty games played: Of the number played we lost but twenty-two of them. We have played in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and elsewhere, and many teams of the MR. OLLIE JACKSON. Treasurer of the St. Louis Giants Baseball Association. One of the bright, shining lights in St. Louis, and a man that is for the advancement of the Negro race. A true sport and one man that doesn't know the meaning of the word "quit". Mr. Jackson, president of the Modern Horseshoe Club, one of the finest and most elaborate clubs west of New York. J. E. H. and the pride of St. Louis. His $5,000 auto carries the name of the "Modern Horseshoe." This combination of Warrington, Jackson and Mills looks like a winner. Three real live wires for the St. Louis Giants. SAINT LOUIS GIANTS, 191 SAINT LOUIS GIANTS, 1911, OPEN TO ALL COMERS. Wants Booking Through Texas. A. E. CHAS. A. MILLS. The popular little Manager. All arrangements to send the St. Lo have been perfected by Chas. A. Mills. club in the city, and are surely expect to see some live baseball Manager Charley Mills promised in the spring a surprise by the addition of new it surely looks the winner that this boy will be. He is the last year's Brooklyn Royal Giants, is so in the East. Warmack, Hewitt, Lyons a Green and McMurray can hold their own Arm Johnnie Taylor. A. Gilhard and Ben Class A. box men in the country. On the hunt—hustling all the time; never miss very little to any one on baseball, but puts St. Louis to the front as far as co the St. Louis Giants to the woods to make a great batter. Noah Warrington and Ollie Jackson, two Watch him; he's a clever business man be truthfully said of this young man is mirrors who see him. From what he said to the Southland Mills. All arrangements to send the St. Louis Giants on a tour through the South have been perfected by Chas. A. Mills. This is the first time in years that this club visited the South, and from the record the boys made in 1910, can be seen in the locker room and wadded up and walked. Wallace Manager Charley Mills promised in the latter part of the season of 1910 to spring a surprise by the addition of new men, and from the line-up of his club it surely looks the winner that this boy claims. In Wallace, the new Captain, he has a sure-enough ball player, a gentleman on and off the field. Mongin, of last years Brooklyn boy Giants, is some other good man, good man, good man. He looks good to look good to any Manager, Green and McMurray can hold their own anywhere. The pitching staff—Steel Arm Johnne Taylor, A. Gillard and Ben Taylor—can easily be ranked with the Class A box men in the country. One thing certain, this boy Mills bears watching—hustling all the time; never misses a chance to cop a good man; talks about the game; puts St. Louis to the front as far as colored baseball is concerned. He brought the St. Louis Giants from the woods to the limelight in two (2) years without any financial backing whatever. Oh, mercy! what will he do with such men as Yoah Warrington and Ollie Jackson, two of the richest men in the country? He has a richer man. One thing that can be truthfully said of this young man is that he has a host of friends and admirers who wish him well. From what Mills says, he expects to play his first game in the Southland March 12, 13, 14, at New Orleans, and from that time on his time will be well taken up until he reaches home for the opening game at the Mills. He will be the best of our race. A big day and a warm welcome will surely greet him and his braves when they return home. H. H. WARMACK. Northwestern League went down before the Giants. The Omaha Giants are considered the champion semi-professional team in the States above named, but have not had an opportunity to play a single colored team in the entire season. The Giants have the fastest bunch of young ball players in the country, especially young Price, the best amateur first baseman in the West. The team expects to have a fast aggregation in 1911, and the line-up will be as follows: Terrell, first base; Bowman, second base; Nash, short stop; Bauchman, third base; Redd, right field; Bear, center field; Hurt, left field; Urggins, catcher; Williams, pitcher; Rose and Jackson, pitchers; Hargrove, utility infield; Wright, catcher. SPORTING NOTES. Mose Windom, former captain of the St. Louis Giants is visiting home folks at Jackson, Tenn. He would like to hear from his old teammates, Will West, S. S. Yardon and all members of the St. Louis Giants. Would like to hear from the managers. Address in care of The Freeman. * * * Mr. Beauregard Mosely, in speaking of the National Conference of Negro Baseball Men, had the following to say: "Detroit is anxious to get in, and will no doubt be one of our ports of call. West Baden is anxious, and so is St. Louis. It looks like a go. We meet on the 27th of February at New Orleans and elect permanent officers." The special holiday number of the Florida Sentinel was a model of up-to-date race journalism. It embraced thirty pages of carefully-selected literary matter, crisp editorials on timely topics and an amazing amount of gilt-edged advertising. The long, tiresome article, which only the few are willing to read at this season of the year, was righteously tabooed, and the Sentinel's columns scintillated with bright paragraphs on the manifold activities of the race that make for genuine progress. The substantial advertisements, presented by the leading business firms of Pensacola, of both races, indicate that Editor M. M Lewey's paper is regarded as an influential medium in the work of let President of the St. Louis Giants Base ball Association. One of St. Louis' foremost colored business men, and a credit to the race. The height of Mr. Warrington's ambition is a winner in colored baseball in St. Louis, and from the way he is working St. Louis is bound to be on the man JOHN H. HARRIS when the curtain falls in the fall of 1811. Mr. Warrington is owner of the Gilt Edge Buffet, one of St. Louis' most popular resorts, and enjoys the patronage of the best; also owner of the Vendome Theater. 1, OPEN TO ALL COMERS. GIANTS FELIX WALLACE, Captain. His Giants on a tour through the South record the boys made in 1910, fans can under the leadership of Felix Wallace, latter part of the season of 1910 to men, and from the line-up of his club claims. In Wallace, the new Captain, of the ball player, with a good reputation and Milliner look good to any Manager, in anywhere. The pitching staff—Steel Taylor—can easily be ranked with the great certain, this boy is a good man; talks rings results. It is a safe bet that he ored baseball is concerned. He brought the limelight in two (2) years without cry; what will he do when such men as a chance to a richest position in SH. Mouth and a good mixer. One thing that can that he a host of friends and ad- Mills says, he expects to play his first at New Orleans, and from that time on looked forward to his all the people of Headquarters for Railroad Men Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Phone, Canal, 3946. 526 W. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, O. "NED WHITE" Featured at all First Class Bars. An Especial Favorite at All First Class Bars. Voluntary Subscription Fund STEPHEN WARREN, Prop. First Class Cafe and Restaurant 526 WEST FIFTH STREET, CINCINNATI, O. Atlanta Deppens Touring the States with All Star Players season 1911, wishes to hear from all first class clubs at early dates. A. T. Solomon, Pres. A. B. Speer, Mgr. & Coach. Lewis Miles, V.-Pres. James A. Moore, Sec'y. Walter Godfrey, Capt. 546 Decatur St., Atlanta, Ga HOOSIER POET Club Room Londres, 10 Cent Cigar. 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The white merchants seemed to have awakened to the fact that the Negro newspaper of the first class is the legitimate, proper and best agent to carry their messages to the buying members of our race, and that to thus invite patronage is to secure the cream of the colored trade. Editor Lewey has given the craft a highly creditable exhibit of what the enterprising colored journalist of the South can do, and has shown how it is possible for the right kind of a Negro business venture to secure and hold the confidence of the very best white people of that section. It is gratifying to learn that the Sentinel's "special" was the product of Negro brains and hands—the literary output, typesetting, press work, advertising designs and all being done by Negroes, in one of the most completely equipped printing plants in all the Southland. 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