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An advertisement in The Freeman is not an experiment, but a business investment. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS VOL. XXIV. NUMBER 7 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL SPEECH OF SENATOR ROOT AGAINST BORAH BILL WEETS APPROVAL OF ALL THE PEOPLE Mu-So-Lit Club Observes the Anniversaries of Lincoln and Douglass-Parents to Organize Home and School Association. Thompson's National News Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C. February 16 WASHINGTON The Senate of Senator Elliott Root, of New York, last Saturday, in opposition to the election of United States Senators by direct vote of the people, has turned the tide against the Republican indication that the movement to change the method of choosing members of the upper house of Congress is gone a-dimmering. And because of the omnipotent problem. the speeches of Senators Root, Deeve and Judge on various phases of the senatorial campaign, and President Taft for reciprocity with Canada and against the peonage infamy, it was seen that the campaign of 1912 is taken up, and from now on there will doubtless be "made the air." The visit of Dr. W. E. B. Bois to the White House last week, in company with other distinguished guests, is still the subject of much speculation. The immediate occasion for the visit, of course, was to call the attention of the international Races Congress, which is to be held next July in London, but it is well known that other matters of pith and moment are discussed with a frankness that might be taken for granted, disclosed in all its bareness. It is one of the misfortunes of the reporter who gets on the inside that best things can be set up in cold type. Suffice it to say, the review belongs in the category described as "satisfactory," and everybody parted in a happy frame of mind. It is asserted with confidence by those supposed to be in a position to know that the man of the Hon. J. C. Napier will move to the business within the few days. The delay has been not only which can not now be made public, but in no way alter the final program. The people who are giving themselves the least amount of assistance to Messrs. Vernon and Napier. Each man in the even ten of his hour, attaining the business of the day, and attaining the future and the elderly ashamed for the future. The men to come when called, and the Emperor to prepare to make his departure when his successor. It would be surprising to those who have no knowledge of things if the rogue of the present FEB 18 1911 PUBLIC LIBRARY Register supply must be transfer to "something equally as good." Dr. Vernon is a power on the stump, and his services will be needed next year when the Republican party is destined to have the right of its life on its Mr. Napier and Dr. Vernon on the firing line, equipped in a style that will make them able to put forth their best efforts for the party and their people. The band will be there themselves in readiness to eat in honor of Mr. Napier at the drop of the hat, both here and at home. MU-SO-LTT CLUB HONORS LINCOLN AND DOUGLASS. The Mu-So-Lit Club observed the anniversaries of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass last Friday evening at their hundred representative men of the race were in attendance, and many eloquent tributes were paid to the greatness of the two factors that had the largest share in the race. Dr. Arthur S. Gray presided, and made a pleasing impression, introducing a number of novel features, one of which was the impromptu speeches from members who had small experience in speech-making, with a view of equipping them to do what they should go abroad on a visit. Prof. E. C. Williams, principal of the M Street High School, delivered a clean-cut analysis of the character of Lincoln, and Prof. Montgomery Gregory, professor of the lessons of presentation of the lessons the race could glean from the triumphant career of Frederick Douglass. Other addresses bearing upon the inives of Lincoln and Douglass and Prof. Montgomery Gregory, were delivered by Hon. Charles A. Cottrill, Ohio; Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland, of Newport, R. I.; Mr. James C. Waters, president of the Council of Classmen of the University of Ohio; Dr. Robert H. Terrell, judge M. W. Gibbs, Dr. A. M. Curtis, former Recorder John C. Dancy, James A. Cobb, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Lieut. T. H. R. Clarke, Register of Vernon. G. C. Wilson, Professor of Bethlehem Literary; Robert Pelham, and others. Musical selections were rendered by the Coleridge-Taylor String Quartet and the L'Allegro Glee Club. The rendition of the music was performed by Mr. H. Leonard Jester, on the violoncello, deserves special mention. On motion of Register Vernon, the names of Mr. Cottrill and Dr. Wheatland were added to the list of members. The music be taken shortly to establish a permanent home for the Mu-So-Lift, with adequate appointments and in keeping with the caliber of the men composing it and the national ensemble, the Mu-So-Lift Club's membership embraces the "plick" of the intellectual lights of the capital, and the roll is at present limited to seventy-five, but as the time approaches for expansion, the limit may be extended. PARENTS MEETING AT NORMAL SCHOOL NO. 2. A largely-attended "Parents' Meeting" was held Wednesday evening at Normal School No. 2, in the Summer School Buildings, at 10:30 a.m. Milton Waldron, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church, opened the meeting with an earnest address, commending the work of the parish and the students out where he thought certain improvements might be made in methods of teaching and in administrative policies. He reaffirmed his belief that those who throughout the evening made things lively by his spirited talks on school management and kindred topics. Rev. Zed H. Copp, a probationist, discussed "Public Morality," made a strong plea for an endorsement of the pending "curfew law," and secured the adoption of a resolution asking the District authorities to protect the District authorities as a proper protection to children whose parents are either unable or unwilling to keep them under restraint at the danger hours of the The comprehensive report submitted by Dr. Lucy E. Moten, who has been in charge of the normal school work of the students, and that in this period marvelous advancement had been made in educational methods, and that the nearly 1.000 students and graduates who had gone out from the institution, practically a lady, were teaching as a life work and were to be found in the best schools in all parts of the country. Dr. Moten's report and suggestions to the young women in her charge, touching the warmly applauded. All the speakers referred in laudatory terms to the results she had been able to bring about in her quarter of a century of constructive effort. Supplementary speeches were made by Former Register Judson Llyne, Lyne's sister, and the school system was the finest in all the land; and by L. M. Hersweth, C. M. Thomas, Mrs. J. H. Meriwether, Rev. D. E. Wiseman, of the Church of Our Reedener; R. W. Thompson and others. To perpetuate the spirit of the parents' meeting and to promote a systematic cooperation on the part of the teachers, parents and students. It was decided to organize a meeting to meet at stated intervals. Dr. C. W. Childs was elected president of the organization; Dr. G. T. Sewell, vice-president, and R. W. Thompson, secretary, with instructions to complete the plan of organization and to arrange for future ses TRUSTEES OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY MEET. The semi-annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Howard University was held Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy School, and the District Supreme Court, presided. The report of President W. P. Thirkield showed the institution to be in a most favorable condition. The attendance upwards, of an annual year, and the entering college class numbered 167. There are more than 600 students receiving regular instruction in physics, chemistry and mathematics, and three regular instructors giving their entire time to the work of science instruction, besides seven student assistants and three regular instructors. President Thirkield the most loyal support, and at no time in the long history of the University has Howard exhibited a heartier spirit of mutual uplift than any. Pev Payzey O'Connell, of Salisbury, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1911. YOU ARE MIGHTY HIGH TO BE ON SUCH THIN STILES. MENTAL TRAINING FASHION FOREIGNER HOLLYWOOD Md., was unanimously elected to the chair of church history and Scripture exegesis, made vacant by the death of Dr. John L. McCormick, the pastor of the church. It is announced that Dr. Ewlsh had left a bequest of $1,000 for the School of Theology. The position of lecturer on real property, made vacant by the death of Prof. F. Woodward, was not filled. Dr. Deaklonk, the pastor of the school will take care of the work for the remainder of the term. The report of the treasurer showed the institution to be out of debt, but only by the exercise of the right to be a deficit be prevented, owing to the increased demands of the enlarged enrollment. In response to the call of the rapidly developing Y. M. C. A. work throughout the North and South, arrangements will be made for the training of train Y. M. C. A. secretaries and Christian workers in the field, utilizing the present teaching force of the theological department and the helpful aid of the Cenews College, two two-colored international secretaries, Drs. J. E. Moorland and W. A. Hunton. A library school, for training librarians, will also be established in connection with the Carnegie Library. The School of Manual Arts will be prepared for enlarged courses in electrical, civil and mechanical engineering, for which a strong demand has come from many sources. We can be seen that the "forward movement" at Howard has taken hold with a will, and the outlook for a school for the higher education of the race equal to Harvard or Yale is exceedingly bright. BAPTIST FOREIGN MISSION BOARD REJOICING Leaders of the National Baptist Association are rejoicing with Secretary L. G. Jordan over the results of the collections he has made by a large number of churches. Dr. Jordan reports that money has been sent forward for the relieving and home-coming of Rev. D. E. Murff, and that a number of their pressing needs have been satisfied. Rev. Jeremiah N. Menzle, who has been in school in this country for ten years, and graduated as "A. B." last year, will send to the African, his native home, or about the United States, his Steamship line, to aid Rev. James E. East in the work of the National Convention in Middledrift, South Africa. Dr. Jordan is being roundly congratulated upon the earnestness he always throws into this work, the redemption of the "Dark Continent." DR. SHEPARD SCORES A SUCCESS IN THE NORTH. Dr. James E. Shepard scored a big success for his National Religious Training School during the recent speaking tour of the North, in which former Governor R. J. Pritchard spoke. Dr. Shepard stress is laid upon the magnificent meeting at the "Twentieth Century Club," in Boston, which Governor Glenn addressed, and received the warmest evidences of approval, and the two meetings at the Waldorf-Oakland school, at which Pritchard spoke to the Minerva Club and the famous Press Club. Dr. Shepard, accompanied by his brother, Dr. Charles H. Shepard spent Sunday in the city, and Dr. James Washburn gave their headquarters, 1203 T Street, N. W. Dr. Shepard invites attention anew to the Summer School and Chautauqua, which opens at the National Training School at August 10. The list of lecturers for the includes some of the best-posted scholars in the land. Several new buildings will go up during the coming summer. WOMEN'S JUBILEE MEETING Undoubtedly the greatest and most effective interdenominational missionary meet, the women in this city the Jubilee Meeting on last Thursday evening, commemorating the fifthth anniversary of the birth of organized work at the Metropolitan Museum, the meeting was held in the Metropolitan M. E. Church, and that spacious and auditorium was crowded to the doors. The speaker, the author of "Western Barrett Homemakers, author of "Western Barrett Homemakers, author of "Western Barrett Homemakers," Mrs. Henry W. Pea- body, of Boston; Miss Jennifer V. Hughes of China: Dr. William Wanless, of Mirajai, India; Miss Suman, who spent ten years in the Army; Miss Burroughs, the president of the National Training School for Girls, in Washington. The chairman of the general committee was Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe, while Burroughs was was Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe, who charged of the meeting. This committee also embraced Mesdames S. N. Brown, J. M. Waldron, J. M. Layton, R. E. Lawson, Eugene Brooks, H. C. Tyson, J. E. Lawson, Eugene Brooks, H. C. Tyson, Francis, J. W. Ewing, L. H. Netley, and Misses S. J. Janifer and Lucy Throckmorton. Major Arthur Brooks, drummaster of the Fifth Army Cadets, has withdrawn his resignation, at request, to the substantial citizens of the District, and will continue to act as such. The colored students of the Howard Medical School will not consent to hear the lectures on mental disorders provided for them by the authorities at the Government Hospital for the Insane, as a solution to the mental disorders of the University after the whites of the Georgetown and George Washington Universities had "cut" their classes because of the presence of the insane. The university will hold a university young mind standin JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN SHERMAN (TEX.) NEWS. Sherman has another physician now, making three physicians. The name of one is Dr. James, the name of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, of Chicago, Ill. class of '09, also druggist of the Lakeside Hospital, practicing one year. He is a young man and single, so watch out, young ladies....Prof. A. J. Sykes, one of our leading and progressive young men, and a graduate of the School Board, as first assistant, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Josie Southern. Prof. Sykes is afar and known for his gentlemanly traits of the YAZOO CITY, MISS. Mr. Thomas, the merchant tailor and presser, is doing a fine business on Water Tenn, who thoroughly understands his business.....Mr. Tom E. Parker has returned to the absence, owing to the illness of his father. Everybody was glad to shake Tom's hand. LETTERS OF PREACHER CAUSE BIG STIR Received Letters from the Rev. John H. Frank-Censures the Teachers for Neglecting the Church-Social Notes. Special to THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, Ky.-Many principals of the colored public schools are said to have been greatly exercised lately on account of their strong support for Rev. John H. Frank, pastor of the Fifth Street Baptist Church. In one of the letters the Rev. Frank stated: "I have been in conference with the New Board of Education with hope to make an impression." He added; "Speaking for myself, and I believe for other members of the board, nobody has been asked to a conference. I would not have been asked to a conference, people both white and colored, have called upon me regarding school matters and he may have been one of them, but I don't know him. We have not discharged, we have not discharged, we have not discharged, teacher or principal in either the white or colored schools. Recommendations for discharges must come from the superintendent. I have no authority from any number of the Board of Education, and his letters which I have seen are unwarranted, uncalled for, and a piece of impudence of Superintendent E. O. Holland said: "No teacher nor principal has been discharged, nor have I recommended the discharge of any member ever having met Rev. Frank." Mr. Thomas Thomas, of West Baden, is the guest of Pete Walker. Miss Madeline Anderson, of the Portland school has been transferred to the Maiden Lane school, and Miss Scottie Strickland takes her place. The Parent-Teachers Association of the Shelby street school will hold a meeting this week. Miss Bessie Jones, of Danville, Kv., and Mr. Young were married in that city on the 10th inst. The Kennome Club will give a grand dance at the Armory, on Seventh street, on the 238th, under the management of B. R. Neal, Aaron Davis and Dan Davis. Miss Ida Jackson has requested and been granted a. have of absence from her school duties, to try to recover her health. Dr. W. H. Ballard, of Lexington, was in the city last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McAfee. Mr. Walter Tate has just returned from a visit in eastern Kentucky. Mr. Miles Harris, formerly of this city, now trap drummer at the Grand Theater in Chicago, was in the city last week to bury his wife. Goodioe is making good high at the Houston, and don't you forget it. Mrs. Carrie Dyson, nee Robinson, of Hamilton, O., was buried in this city Sunday. Mr. George Wilhoite, of Indianapolis, was buried here last week. Comrade Wm. Anderson, civil war veteran, has been down with la gripple, but is improving. The Rev. D. A. Gaddle, a great man in Israel, is on the sick list. Mr. Ambrose Williams and Arnie Mason are connected with Walker's Cafe, at Tenth and Walnut streets. Miss Nannie Buckner was brought here from West Baden, very ill. Mr. Albert Hathaway is repairing his home, at Seventeenth and Chestnut streets. Mrs. Anna Brown, mother of Joseph Carter, laetely deceased, desires to express her thanks to son's friends for the beautiful floral designs and for many acts of personal kindness. ST. PAUL. MINN. Special to Trim Program PORTSMOUTH, VA Special to THE FREEMAN Prof. B. F. McWilliams will speak on the subject, "The Great Need of Education, at the entertainment given by the Emanuel Church, February 29 . . . Lakes Sunday at 3 p.m. the I. B. P. O. E. of W. held their sixth annual exercises, at the Old Emanuel A. M. E. Church. The program was good. The sermon to his congregation last Sunday morning, at the 11 o'clock services, from his continued subject, "Jehosha's Relation to the Pathteer, Rev. C. Sumner, to his congregation his sermon, an most forcible sermon Sunday morning. Dr. Spiller, of Hampton, Va. was at the Ebenezer Church last Sunday night, and preached the sermon . . . desiring the Freeman copies from W. A. Brinkley's agency, or $82 South street and $113 County street. . . Sir Gee. Douglass of County street, WAXAHACHIE, TEX The High School Baseball Club is prepared to play some interesting games this season...Little Jamie L. Penn died on February 11...We are now having some games this season...Little Jamie L. Penn than pleased...In this little city the colored people have four grocery stores, one meat market, two cafes, eight churches, one pool hall, one shoemaker, one doctor, one barber shop, one laundromat owned by lodges, one blacksmith shop and three barber shops. There are fine accommodations for rooming houses and, fact, more rooms can be found among our colored people...all is the greater fact of them owning their own homes...Prof. B. Ferris's talent comedy company will appear Friday at 10 a.m. at P. H. 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KNOX (By Milton Pope Fuller, Vancouver, B. C.) And ‘thou, “a journalist, must tase they arp And sing a song of fuller freedom sought For men oppress'd in every land by naug! But greed of men of ill-earned means, ‘who carp, The Golden Rule, who strive so hard to warp God's ‘Truth therein contained. Yea, q they are bought ‘They sold themselves to Satan; and thus caught They victimize themselves to mis'ry sharp! O sing, thou potent man of able pen, Another song of Him, the Light of’ Men, ‘The sun of righteousness, to soon ap- pear ‘To give them waiting, working, full veward. And may thy soul be ever on its ‘guard ‘To hetp enjoy the Holy Reign eo near. Rei hc ye aah A Negro Congressman has been pro posed by some precocious Chicagoans who think to see thatcommunity ripe for the effort. Here is the way it is put: “Now Chicago offers a splendid op portunity. Her elections are always uncertain, and here negros have pos sibly the greatest political represen: tation, New York Ohio and Pennsy!. vania offer possibilities for a Negro Congressman.” It has been ten years since the Hon. George H. White adored a seat in that distinguished body. He has been lik ened unto that Moor Boabdil el Chico who furnish Washinton Irving for his most beautiful opportunity—“The last sigh of the Moor” when he saw all he was and had expected to be, swept from him by one fell swoop of mis- fortune’s hand. Can -the Negro Congressman Come back? Maybe he can, maybe he can't. But if Jeffries and El Chico are the indices the prospects are gloomy enough. Sure enough he must hurry if he does,come back, or else that other thing as good and sometimes betterthan law will seal his doom, If he comes, or when he comes he will have no special duties. He would simply keep live the “franchise,"though occupation which would otherwise default through non- use, setting up custom which will be very hard to disturb, His reappear- ance, however, is in no Way assuring. The government of Hayti and San Domingo, the two negro Republics of our South Seas seemingly have amica- bly adjusted-their differences. Practi- cally they have submitted the questions for abritation to this country thus carrying out a small way what the greater countries have in ming when installing the Hague Tribunal, The little countries have done the eminently proper thing; they couldn't afford to fly at their mutual throats, since they need every dollar and every man. The Carnegie spirit seems to be spreading, proving that the wave in motion cre- ates a far off and unexpected commo- tion answering unto the unexpected. The millions saved, not to speak of the lives of men even in the one instances, plead the continued agitation for Peace Tribunals and International Courts of Adjustment. wee W. D. Johnson of Kentucky rises to say that he is for Senator W. O. Brad- ley of that state for vice-president for 1912, Mr. Johnson, hailing from Ken- tueky, and peradventure obligated to the Senator, finds it to his interest to say a word way in advance for him, Mr. Johnson, ‘while proclaiming for his more immediate “benefactor” in the preamble devotes most of his text to President Taft, saying many com- plimentary things’ all of which show that he is on to his job of steering for his party and not a little for John- son. He says some excellent things, nevertheless, among which is the fol- lowing: “The battle is just ahead. Strategic plans are being mapped out and can- didates for 1912 are being weighed in the search for ayailibility in merit, ability, party loyalty, service, person- ality and geographic fitness. — Geo- graphic fitness is moving westward, It takes ‘No prophetic utterance to say that William Howard Taft of Ohio from every viewpoint, with large abil- ity, great judicial stature, the keen in- sight and innate sagacity of the states- man, will be the unanimous choice of the Republican party to succeed him- self, not alone because of his exalted qualities and peculiar personal fitness, but also on account of the unwritten party custom of a presidential service of two terms.” After a pleasing little reference to the Senator's early life, schooling, etc., Mr, Johnson concludes as follows: “He was elected county attorney of Gerrad county in 1870, unanimously elected delegate at large to six Repub- Jican national conventions, seconding the nomination of General Grant in 1880 and defeating the motion to cur- tail southern representation in 1884. ‘He was three ‘times elected a member of the national Republican committee ‘and received 105 votes for vice-presi- dent in the convention of 1888. In 1889 he was appointed minister to Korea and declined. He was indorsed for president by the Kentucky state convention in 1896 and was elected United States senator in 1908.” The J. C. Napier appointment has not come off yet, at least by indorse- ment in the Senate. And does “there- by hang a tale?” Mr. Napier is thought to be a very nice man and while there seems to be some anti: sentiment, he yet seems a nice man for all that. From Ctattanooga comes a: rather insidious paragraph seen in the Ad: vocate of Charleston, W. Va.: “The honors heaped upon J. C. Na pier by Booker Washington and the fact that he is able to keep “the wolf” from his door whether he has the good will of the majority of his people or not seems to have dwarfed his conscience when the welfare o! the humble and poorer brother is ir question, This is the general con THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ‘be seen. Mr. Napier is fine and sensi- tive. Great respect obtains for him throughout the country. It has been generally thought that the appoint- ment. was eminently fitting since he was both useful and an adornment to his race. ee “No Pindar yet” with its more or less comic opera effect was noted in champion Johnson's New York esca- pade when he smashed one Pindar. ‘The court called long, loud, lustily for Pindar to put in appearance against the one and only—but no Pindar yet Who says there's nothing in a name? Suppose the name had been Brown or Smith or Taylor? Hew unpoetical!. According to R. W. Thompson the distinguished newsgatherer and dis- tributer at Washington, D. C., nothing new has developed in the W. H. Lewis appointment. Matters have greatly simplified they say, in the recent past, regarding the doing of high society in Washington. It was held that the possibility of Mz, Lewis's intrusion had something to dp with checking the enthusiam over the appointment in certain quarters. This simplification would eliminate the possibility due to the revision of social assets and liabil- ities—-but no Pindar yet! The mean part of it all is that Mr. Lewis has had no opportunity to say whether he cared for those social functions, and simply because nobody had asked him. In the meanwhile Mr, Lewis is grind: ing out the law in Boston, The move on the part of the Execu- tive Committee of the National Negro Business League at its midwinter ses- sion in Tuskegee, not long since, was most startling. The status of the pro- posed national exposition in commem- oration of the abolishment of slavery was thought to have been known. True enough, the bills looking forward to the end were defeated in Congress. Much significance, however, was not attached, most persons viewing the defeat temporary, thinking that when Congress met again matters would be righted. According to Mr. Washington the time would be too short even in the event of the hoped-for* support. The other members of the board saw it that way, concurring with Mr. Wash- ington's view. The consequentce was that the exposition movement was de- clared off. In its stead the board ad- vised that the first week in October be set aside for appropriately mani- festing appreciation for the blessings to the race incident to liberation, It seems to be left to the people of the various communities as to what manner of celebration they will have. At least that seems the program so far. Some opposite views have been ex: pressed, but it looks as if the decision of the committee is to prevail. The committee is as foliows: J. C. Napier, chairman, Nashville; J. E. Bush, Little Rock, Ark.; S. B. Courtney, M. D., Bos- ton; S.A. Furniss, M. D., Indianapolis; W. L. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; FP. D. Patterson, Greenfield, O.; J. B. Bell, Houston, Tex.; J. C, Thomas, New York City; J, C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky.: M. M. Lewey, Pensacola, Fla.; Robert C. Owens, Los Angeles, Cal.; R. B. Jones, New Orleans, La. Ex-Officio: Booker T. Washington, resident, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; thas. Banks, first vice president, | Mound Bayou, Miss.; Emmett J. Scott, corresponding secretary, Tuskegee In- stitute, Ala.; Gilbert ©.’ Harris, treas- urer, Boston, Mass. The committee has large power, as it will be seen, but happily so. Some are inclined to resent the position as- sumed by the committee in that it thinks that it is able to declare in the name of the race what should or should not be done. Others view the matter in a totally different light, see- ing in the committee a very useful in- stitution, which if of large power, exercises it most discreetly and after all that is the government people want --the kind when they are governed in the very best way. Knowing this, microscopes are not in order. NEWS OF RACE INTEREST. | The Mechanics’ Savings Bank of Richmnod, Virginia, has, under the able managment of its president, John Mitchell, Jr., become one of the strong- est financial institutions controlled “by Negroes. The bank belongs to the American Bankers Association. Its correspondents are the National Park Ban of New York, with ninety million dollars of deposits and the National Bank of Richmond with four million dollars of deposits. Within three months the gross resources of the Me- chanics'Bank increased over twenty- five thousand dollars and the deposits inereased over twenty thousand dollars. On September 1, 1910, the deposits amouted to $153,056.19. On November 16, 1910, the deposits amounted to $173, 868, 83." On September 1, 1910, the re- sources were $188,826.19. On Novem- ber 10, 1910, the resources were $214, 085.26. es Five weathy Southern lumbermen left a leading hotel of Atlanta, Ga, re- cently in a large touring car and went to the United States Penetentiary, where they began to serve sentences for peonage. They are W. S. Harlan of Lockhart Ala., Robert Gallagher, Dr. W. E. Grace, C. C. Hilton, and E. S. Huggis, Harlan and Gallagher will each serve eighteen months and pay 2 fines of $5,000. ‘The three others will serve thirteen months and pay fines of $1,000. W. S. Harlan is a nephew of Justice Harlan of the United States Supreme Court. ‘These cases were the first to origi nate ‘in the South and the prosecution was pushed. The men were convictec in the United States Court at Pensa cola Fla... The matter was twice taken before President Taft in the hope tha he would grant clemency, but he re fused to interfere, When the lumbermen realized thes would have to go to prison, they aske¢ United States Marshall McGowin o! 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Im announcing his decision, Judge Morris, said that while each of the plaintits asked for $5,000 damages, and that he did not want to minimize the grievous wrong done the men in being denied the right to vote, he took in consideration the fact that the registers had acted under a law which he declared to be unconstitu- tional, October 28th last. ce Report has it that twelve men and three women were recently beaten and otherwise mistreated in Chicago be- cause they had moved into a section of the city where colored people had not formerly lived. A HOME SHOULD BE THE FIRST THOUGHT! ! Every honest man should own one. If you are going to build, we can save you money. Our splendid facilities enable us to quote lowest prices. 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KANSAS CITY, Kans.—Our Choral Society, which has filled many en- gagements in the white churches of Doth the Kansas Cities, sang at the Central Avenue Methodist Church last Friday night. The occasion was the first engagement of the music depart- ment since Christmas, 1910, and the chorus was well developed and eager to make the very excellent showing which they did. The Glee Clyb prob- ably entertained the audience best from the standpoint of laughable amusement. Especially good was their eee ks of “Dixie,” for which they were eficored repeatedly. Mr. Brooks, ‘basso, brought an encore for the boys with his “You Are the Idol of My Heart.” “The Warrior Bold” was an- other favorite selection. The full cho- rus rendered “Estudiantiana,” “What from Vengeance” (sextette leading), and “Quonian et Solus.” They sang not only such classical pieces, but also a few plantation songs, “Heaven,” “I'll Die in the Field,” and others, ‘The ‘music department is appearing before white audiences ‘as well as the audi- ences of the various colored churches, ‘and does much to preserve, in this see- tion of the country at least, ‘all the old songs sung by the slaves on the large and small plantations in the South of fatty years ago. "Miss Effie Grant received an encore on “Villanelle,” and when Mr. A. G. Pearson, a native of Scotland, arose to speak for the Y. M. C. A. of the State of Kansas, he said that the en- core, “Coming through the Rye,” as sung by Miss Grant, was the best ren- dition he had ever listened to given by an American, as he claimed to have traveled extensively through the U. S$. and to have heard the song many times. This was a bouquet of some size. 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PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Mention The Freeman when ordering goods. Majors' Melange. Majors' Melange. By Dr. M. A. Majors. The Negro doctor has arrived. Everywhere throughout this great nation he is proving that he can solve all the problems upon which is based the great science of the healing art. It takes hard study to pass through the curriculum established by the white race's best teachers, but in every school where Negroes are admitted they pass examinations with the same ease and facility of those whose fathers were doctors. Their practice is not always confined to their race by a jugful. Take it from the writer, who has watched the problems for more than twenty-five years. As a practitioner of medicine the dogmatic prestige of his presence in the two thousand cities of America has forced the white doctors out of their slumbering drowse, and caused them to take post-graduate courses for self protection. Frequently the leading surgeon of a city is a man of Negro blood. The field of medicine is an inviting one. It is a beautiful science. It can be demonstrated, and its mathematical solutions bristle with the insuasion of the keenest intellect, when it is remembered that the exact dosage of many of the elements of thereapeutics is compulsory, or else the undertaker may have to make the next call. Reasoning from whatever point of view you wish, the fact is not to be jugged/only by the very sober. This art of relieving the sick and curing disease is possibly more far-reaching than any of the learned professions, for by it more people are benefitted than by either law or theology. The Negro in medicine is one of the strongest arguments against drudgery and mentality, either of which is slavery in some form. It gives the Negro his freedom in many respects, which he could not claim were he an artisan, engineer or mechanic, not to say common laborer, while it must not be overlooked that it is to the common laborer that he can point with pride, for from him is the chief source of his support. The upissi Negro whose brains are cracking open with the spirit and the learning of the "talented tenth," as Dr. Washington calls them, are too busy fighting the white race with one hand and giving him their hard-earned dollars with the other, to think for a moment of patronizing the Negro physicians. Next to the common laborer is the farmer, then the mechanic, and lastly the teachers and preachers, who are not considered very highly educated. It appears that the higher the Negro ascends in the scale of learning the more unfit he becomes in matters of race patronage. This is all wrong. Race ideals must not languish. We must return to the noble principles of self help, wherein are found the lessons emphasized by the white civilization. The Negro physician in spite of the opposition found in his race, is making rapid progress wherever he hangs out his shingle, and pays strict attention to his practice. As evidence of his progress take note of the hospitals and sanitariums throughout the land, where he is performing all kinds of surgical operations successfully, coworking with the Negro trained nurses who have multiplied in later years to meet the long felt emergencies. It is true some people operated on die; well, the chances were against them, which necessitated the operation, in too many cases long delayed. As evidence that white people do not all get well under the care of the White physician, note the large cemeteries everywhere, wherein they bury only white people. The mission of the Negro doctor does not end in the mere discharge of his duty at the bedside, or in the operating room. His obligation to his race is manifold. He is to teach them correct sanitary habits, instruct them in dietetics, and lend his influence in having enacted statutory laws that redound to the betterment of the whole people. Nor here should it end; he must help the minister, the teacher and those who employ him to arrive at the fundamental truths appertaining to good health and a sound mind in a healthy body. Occupying a position of prominence he is naturally regarded as an authority on many things. He is to be an example of decency and culture before the youths who regard him as a representative of a learned profession. The Negro doctor has become a fact, who is so base or ignorant that he may parley with the fact of his having arrived? --- The Negro newspaper has become in later years one of the strongest forces of racial progress. For in it the Negro may see himself as in a looking glass. People look in mirrors to see how well they look. It is an evidence of race culture that they linger at the looking glass. It is one of the staunchest evidences of our progress that we read our newspapers every week to see ourselves, our progress in all lines, and to know what we are doing here and there. Optimism is born of hope, pessimism is the unriplenied fruit of despair. That the Negro is hopeful, and has a healthy conception of a bright oncoming future is obvious. It is conceded that more than a million of Negroes are reading each week newspapers and magazines published by members of the race. Thus it can be seen that new ideas are taking firm and deep hold on us, that will count very forcibly in the not distant future. The Negro newspaper is publishing a greater variety of news than a few years ago. Every shade of opinion concerning all public questions is being volubly aired, and the reading public among Negroes is assuming broader interpretation as education among us is extended. The Negro editor has something to say in his editorials worth reading, and like the preacher, he has a message of serious import, which sparkles with erudition. Let us as a race take renewed interest in everything we are doing which reflects credit upon us, and give abler assistance to Negro journalism everywhere. We are making successes now for those who are to come after us, and what we do now THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER will give a stranger incentive to our youth who succeed us. The Negro should stop whining. Somebody is always opposing, hindering and obstructing somebody else. White people are building spite walls against white neighbors, white people are bringing suits for damages against white corporations, and individuals, and perpetrating a thousand and one other things against each other, and if by ill luck some Negro should stump his toe, or but his head in this great maelstrom of progress, the first thing he hollers "race prejudice!" It's no such thing. The Negro is too self conscious; he gets an occasional shakeup because he is in the line of progress. If he were making no effort to struggle out of his insecure condition, he would never get hurt. Let us stop crying like babies, and take our medicine which the best civilization on earth prescribes. Of course, it frequently happens that the Negro has to meet opposition merely because he is colored, but it is not always so. The white man gets ten knocks to the Negroes one from the white man because of the white man's persistency to stay in the line of progress where struggle and opposition have to be met and overcome. It is the battleground of stalwart, earnest endeavor. Some of us, and especially those of us who know too much for our self interest, and not enough to help the world, will organize little bodies of quasi-pseudo, semi-anarchistic committees for the purpose of destroying the best feeling of distinguished people throughout the world toward the prosperous Negro- of the race. Is this element of educated tramps who print pamphlets or publish magazines in which they claim the right to exploit their unholy propaganda, the Negro Business League with its well-ordered governing body, and its multiplicity of banks, looks like a laughing farce. These whining Negroes patronize only the white merchant, physician, lawyer tailor, druggist, etc. Their claim is they can get better bargains from white people, and yet they are damning everybody for the misfortunes they suffer, when they are the very fools who bring their ruin. It is not to be expected that every Negro born will develop into stalwart manhood. The fact is, only a few in ten thousand will ever be known beyond their immediate neighborhood for effecting good in the world. Whenever you see a lazy limber jack of a Negro, gaping and stretching, grinning and cutting didoes for the delight of the cheap thinking white men, who find security in the non-attractive Negro, look around for a minute, and you will find fifty white men who have had four thousand years of opportunity, unhampered and unhindered, only a few degrees better than that ignorant Negro. Did you ever think of that? Oh! that Negro will amount to amount to. He has reached the acme of his little ambition. He was born to be a monkey. The more he gets paid for making cheap people laugh, the bigger monkey he becomes. Never feel that you are always right. No man or woman has ever approached so near the great white sepulcher of a risen Christ. He was al always right, and He alone. Some day this writer will give a fair description of a colossal intellectual failure in these columns. For the present let this suffice: One capable of committing to memory everything he reads; a real literary glutton, who swallows curriculums from colleges like a hog eats bunches of parsley; starts out in the game of life with all the beauty of aesthetic grandeur as a chart to guide him; unused to knocks and jars of the world, he becomes sour and crabbed. Reared among aristocratic Negro butlers, barbers, cooks and janitors, he feels himself just a little better than any of his race. He may have first discovered sunlight in some New England janitor's flat, some unsung barber's cottage, some butler's quarters, or some good cook's humble home. But, no matter, we have him. Too good to work, and too knowing to see the beauty in it, he preaches against it, and against those that do work or advocate it. He has nothing, wants nothing, would not know what to do with it if he had it, won't acquire, can't acquire, wouldn't keep it if he could. We are rapidly climbing into the Y. M. C. A. period of race developments. The spiritual man needs the stimulus the church cannot give, and the physical man needs the gymnasium and the social man needs the harmony of all the Christian influences to act as a lever and to make him a safe individual. Here, under the shadow of all the beneficent gifts of eternal life, the individual may grow unhampered by creeds, and become charged with the reflected opinions of a grand galaxy of mental and moral philosophers whose self is lost in the great work of human uplift. The slogan of 1911 is the Y. M. C. A. Aid it, tongue, and aid it, pen; Aid it, hearts of honest men; And our interest must not slacken Till the world has routed sin. A VOICE FROM WAY DOWN EAST ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.—"Reading makes a ready man."—Lord Bacon. To keep abreast with the times one must not listen to the fairy stories told him concerning the Negro race, but read the current literature. This is no Rip Van Winkle age. Since the noise of muskety in '65 has ceased and the blue smoke of the cannon has cleared away, no race on the globe could have progressed so extensively in forty-six years as this, the American Negro. "The truth must set the writer free." To his letter, in a nutshell, I could answer in a book. But my thoughts presenting the facts must be condensed to a mere outline, while I mention just a few of the great many responsible and educational places that have been and are filled by our brothers in black. Read the history of our old eloquent, the Hon. Fred Douglass, the leading star of his race; Bishop Turner, who served fifty years in the bishopric, and retired in honor; John M. Langston, Senators Revels, B. K. Bruce, Lynch of Mississippi, and ex-Governor Pinchback, of Louisiana, who has held more positions than any other man (white or black) on the A HAMETIC DAUGHTER. Tennier Mottion Bartlett. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. DETROIT, Mich.—A very beautiful and brilliant surprise party was tended Mr. J. C. Smitherman, on last Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dean. 85 Illinois street. The spacious parlors were beautifully decorated and in the library Miss Maude Dean presided at the punch bowl. The dining room was decorated in the national colors. Covers were laid for forty guests. Mr. Smitherman was the recipient of many beautiful presents from friends, namely: Diamond stick pin, Mrs. J. C. Smitherman; silk hose, Mr. W. B. Clay; silk hose, Mr. Marber Miller; brass tobacco jug, Mrs. Grace Bryant; brass jug, Mrs. George Lewis; necktie, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dean; necktie, Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Patterson; wine set, Mr. and Mrs. John Dean and Mrs. Grace Stone; German stein, Mrs. Travis and Mrs. Gamble; pipe rack, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Hanson; smoking set, Mrs. Gaines and Mrs. Stewart; silk handkerchiefs, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Carter; brass tobacco bowl and tray, Miss Maude Dean. Caterer, Mr. D. W. Seymour. HENDERSON, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. With bowed heads the citizens of Henderson crowded the auditorium of Trinity A. M. E. Zlon Church to pay the last tribute of respect to Dr. Clarence Ernest Gowdy, who breathed his last in El Paso, Tex. February 2, where he had gone with the hope of regaining his health. His wife, Mrs. Viola Cabell Gowdy, joined him in El Paso early in December, and faithfully nursed him until the end came. His mother, Mrs. M. A. Saunders, of Nashville, Tenn., came here Saturday to attend the funeral. Dr. Gowdy very successfully practiced medicine in Henderson for more than twelve years, and his popularity was attested by the numerous floral designs and the sad cortege that followed his remains to the depot. A memorial service was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Nashville, Tenn., where he was formerly a member, and his remains were laid in the vault at Greenwood Cemetery. Dr. Gowdy was a pharmaceutical and medical graduate of Meharry Medical College. He was also prominent as a lodge man, having at one time been grand medical register. K. of P. of Kentucky. He was buried with Masonic and Pythian honors... Rev. W. J. M. Price is back in his pulpit, after a short visit to Nicholasville, Ky., and other points, where he Packing, Shipping, Transfer, Storage, New and Second Hand Furniture. SHANK FURNITURE & STORAGE CO. 339 East Washington Street. Auction Room 227-9 New Jersey St. Phones 2028 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. M.C.Shea&Co formerly was pastor...Prof. H. F. Jones, State grand chancellor of the K of P.'s, made a flying trip to Lexington, Ky., last Sunday...Miss Emma C. Payne was the pleasant hostess of the Harmony Club last Friday afternoon...Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Cabel, Mrs. S. A. O'Neal and Mr. Walter Brown, chancellor commander of Hector Lodge, No. 2, K. of P., accompanied the remains of Dr. C. E. Gowdy to Nashville...Rev. C. H. Warder took his little son, Godfrey, to Madisonville, last week, to matriculate him in Atkinson College...Miss M. V. Kennedy is improving, after a very serious illness...Dr. P. G. Walker, of Owensboro, Ky., was in the city Tuesday to attend the funeral of Dr. C. E. Gowdy...The Freeman is on sale every week at the ice cream parlor of Mrs. Irene Woodfolk...Mr. O. L. Watson, Henderson's only colored undertaker, had charge of the remains of Dr. Gowdy. THE FREEMAN IN LONDON, ENG. Copies of The Freeman can be secured in London, Eng., at Daw's Steamship Agency, 17 Green street, Charing Cross Road, W. C. COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE. State of Indiana, Marion County, ss; Charles M. Dodd vs. Frank McWhinney et al. Court County of Marion County, in the State of Indiana, No. 18,89. Complaint to quiet title of real estate. 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The new constitution—gentlemen, it's all so sudden. Permit us time to reflect. Some one rises to ask why Boston did not celebrate the one hundredth birthday of Horace Greeley, since that city enjoys a better reputation of cel- ebrating men and events than other cities. Perhaps it got its dates mixed. Time, as a rule, has dwarfed the greatest figures of the world, regard- Jess of their spheres of activities. Gods and near gods and lesser mor- tals have gone the way of the earth, Jeaving but faint traces of. the fact that they had been here. A few in- dividuals only have defied the muta- tions of time, leaving them brighter for the wear. Abraham Lincoln is among this deathless few and whose effulgence bids fair to grow until the last day. Some one has been suggesting what Liberia needs to bring it out of the kinks, or rather to leaven its ponder- ‘ous corporosity—we suggest that that country send bright and apt young men and women to America to attend the technical schools, the Tuskegees and similar institutions. After which they should return home and take the initiative in bringing practical things to pass, just as they come to pass in America. Why shouldn't the Liber- jans do this? Japan has the idea. Minister to Liberia, Dr. W. D. Crum, has gotten himself in bad odor in Li- beria, according to the Liberian Reg- ister, a publication of that country. In a recent speech the doctor had the “boldness” to say that he hoped for the time when Liberia would be more than a name. The Register “grew red” in the face about the matter, and balled the doctor out in a big way in an editorial comment. The Register says that Minister Crum was not at all diplomatic, the inference being that Liberia was more than a name, at Teast in the estimation of the publica- tion. To save our lives we can't see much harm in what the doctor said. He simply wanted the country to get a move on, and in thus expressing it his zeal may have outrun his discretion. Of course, the country is looking for- ward to consideration from this coun- try, and perhaps the Register thinks there’s a good chance of spoiling things if words are carelessly spoken. We, however, won't feel that the doc- tor has committed a very great offense against the proprieties. NEW CONSTITUTION PROPOSED. We are not inclined to think very much of the move on part of the Dem- ocrats in the legislature to make way for a new constitution for the state of Indiana by the method proposed. It appears that a new constitution may be framed only by a convention called for that purpose. Moreover, it seems the sense of the constitution that this constitutional convention be made up of individuals who are elected for that purpose only. One contemplating the matter gets the notion that these elected members should be selected owing to their peculiar fitness for the services they are to render. It is maintained, we believe, by the dorninant party in the legislature, that the object is to amend the pres ‘ent constitution, and not be to draw up a new one to be passed on, thus hold ing in with the intent of the spirit and letter of the original document in the proposed method of change. Ac cording to the present constitution, amendments may be made as follows: Section 1. Any amendment 01 amendments to this Constitution may ‘be proposed in either branch of the general assembly; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two picsiies aot ee unos aaest att amehdments shall, with yeas and nays thereon, be entered on their journals, and referred to the general assembly to be chosen at the next general elec tion; and if, in the general assembly so next chosen, such proposed amend ment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the duty of the general assembly tc submit such amendment or amend ments to the lectors of the state; an¢ if a majority of said electors shal ratify the same, such amendment 01 amendments shall become a part o' this Constitution. ~The sweeping changes proposed by the legislature amount to more that amending the Constitution. Perhap: in the law courts it might be decidec and most especially by partisar judges, that the attempt {s ‘only tc amend the Constitution, since it is no “wholly destroyed. But practicgily th changes proposed does away with the old Constitution; and the inten plainly is to construct a practicall; new one in its stead. It is not so sure but what the Democrats have the real advantage, and they may chose tc amend. the old Constitution to death and may get by in the courts. In the effort, however, they would be taking advantage of the people, who did not jelect that body to make a new Con- stitution. Snap judgment is not al ways the best judgment. The people would like to think on the matter. ‘That a Constitutional Convention is the only proper method of making the wholesale changes proposed seems tc be the concensus of opinion of those best informed. There is but very lit tle objection noted in the comment of newspapers and lawyers as to the pro posed change of the more important sections of the present Constitution— the opinion holds generally that many of the changes are needed and are all right, while a few are set down as of doubtful good. The many changes proposed, however, declare in favor of a specially selected body for mature deliberation acording to the preamble of similar instruments. ‘The colored people will be most in. terested in the change proposed for the elective franchise. Paying of the poll tax is a necessity. This will ap pear a hardship only to those not in the habit of paying taxes. In princi ple the proposed change is right and just, since every man is supposed to pay his municipal assessment. We don’t think very much of the test of reading a section of the Constitution. It means an educational test which fs right in instances, but extremely bad in others. Bright young men from school without a “‘tupence” could work by here, and who in principle might be worthless, contributing. noth: ing to the advancement of the state, financially or otherwise. These would be permitted to vote, while many whc have worked, saved their money, bought property, paid taxes in con: siderable amounts, thus aiding the state to discharge its financial obliga tions, would be denied the privilege. Good’ citizenship can exist without very much reading ability. Individ. uals can have good understanding without good reading ability. Those who contribute to the help of the state one way or the other should be the preferred citizens. It would be equal- ly unjust to foreigners who also. be- come good citzens in the sense out- lined, to cut off their voting privilege because they could not master the English sufficiently to read a section of the Constitution. The theory should be that the good citizen is the helpful citizen, and whom nothing should be denicd. THINKS THE ELECTIVE FRANCHISE ENDANGERED Spokane, Wash., February 9, 1911. Mr. G.'L. Knox, Editor Freeman, Indian- apolis, Ind. ? Dear Sir—Under instructions given me by the Men’s Sunday Club, of ‘Spokane, Wash, I am writing you relative to the resolution now pending in the United States Senate concerning the election of the United States Senators by direct vote of, the people. ‘The ‘above-named club has taken ac- tion ‘on the aforesaid resolution, and have written the following-named | Senators: Depew, Carter, Piles, Hebrom, and Jones, of thé State of Washington, in these words: “We, the Men's Sunday Club, of Spo- kan, Wash., have taken cognizance of the Borah resolution, now pending in Con- gress, and take the Hberty to ask you to ise all honorable means at your command to defeat said resolution. ‘The resolution, as we understand ft, 1s so constructed ag to have relieved the Federal Government of the control and direction of the elec- tion of United States Senators, thereby repealing one of the most substantial safe~ guards in the Constitution of the United States, and makes it possible for any State to wholly, or in part, deprive its elec- tors of the right to vote. We are fully convinced that the Borah resolution, if assed, will accomplish a complete. dis- franchisement of the Negroes of the Unit- ed States,” It Is the desire of the Men's Sunday Club to solicit your hearty co-operation 11 this matter, and ask that you use your in- fluence In the community in which ¥0U live towards these ends. I remain, Respectfully. vours, W. RB. MOTEN, Secretary of the Men's Sunday Club. 1017 Bast Paeitie Avenue, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. So many excellent things nave been said of the immortal Lincoln by way of praise that the human mind refuses to yield up more. While language fails in ad@ing honor and glory to his name. yet his personality marches on like the spirit of Old John Brown, moving in front of men as\the pillow of fire by night, pointing the way to that condition of the human family that has been the theme of philoso- phers and poets. He stood for s0 much in the affairs of men when in their best estate that it would be dis. loyalty to their better selves should they fail in rendering praise to him. So, despite all the limitations of speech, the paucity of the human tongue, we should not withhold what. ever may tend to show forth our love and veneration. And as another still greater said, “Do this in remembrance of me.” We do this in memory of such individuals, and often as we do it, just so often do we aid in the dis. charge of our obligations to the divin: ities for sending salvationists among men to hold them true to the purpose of their creation. Until Mr. Lincoln reached the Pres: idency he was comparatively an un- known quantity. He, however, was not without distinction at his home. His state, Mlinois, had long since dis. covered the manner of man and was persistent in doing him honor. He had represented his constituents as Congressman at Washington, But the various states also sent congressmen to Washington, most of whom created no ripples on the face of affairs. They were village Hampdens at their homes perhaps, but who wrote their names as in sand when in the greater swirl of political activities at the national capital. Mr. Lincoln, apparently, was noi different to the great majority of the lower house, in that he made no im pression that stamped him as one whe was to come and head the nation But doubtless this was his school where he studied men and conditions absorbing all essentials to that future activity in his limitless capacity. “A chile” was among them taking notes At the proper time and place he un folded as the flowers of spring, filling the earth with the fragrance of his spiritual being. ‘The citizens of Mr. Lincoln's state had taken note of the strange, awk ward creature. They had seen hin grow into manhood free of guile anc the little cheats that are sometimes THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. employed to boost men in their ambi- tions. He had no use for any of these artificialities—a plain, blunt man of God’s own smithy—“Little blessed in the phrases of polite mouthings.” ‘And as if nature were working ac- cording to the laws of compensation, the grotesque mask ef a physical form was endowed with this most beautiful soul, and to which men learned to sec rather than the ungainly form. Sublimely sincere, wise, humble—in fact he had the virtues of the best manhood in such admirable proportion that he seemed another and higher or- der of man, one who might have tumb- led from Mars or some other planet, and whose authority for leadership was fixed by those imperious rules that sometimes grow out of a mediey of circumstances and which tend to establish a given end. He came as fittingly into his leadership as if they were mutual compliments, At Washington and throughout the country the good opinions entertained of Mr. Lincoln by the citizens of Illi- nois did not obtain. When he came to claim his place at the head of the nation, queries came from the civil. ized world: What's he going to do’ What can he do? Is this backwoods man capable? He endured the taunts after manner of Mosaical Jew, turned the other cheek for the blow. ‘He was a very sheep in shamble, of the slave's own humility, but with the nobility of a God—in him were blended the ele- ments of divinity, acknowledging noth- ing excepting duty. The country son discovered that Mr. Lincoln was most capable. He, like his order of men, was in no hurry to let his virtues be known. Time alone was the agent of his unfolding and, of course, coupled with arising emer- gencies, ‘The nation, the world of civ- ilization, even to heathendom soon learned ‘the full worth of the Lincoln name and all that it stood for. The emancipation proclamation was merely an incident in his life. The world sees him as a most lovable character, who would have been false to his nature had he not declared the freedom of the slaves. He is loved for his manhood, for his suffering, just as the Christ is dear to the world because of what he endured. TWO SUITS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE If you attend our remnant sate, suit or overcoat made to measure at $9.75, SINGER'S, 4% West Washington 8t. A BANQUET In Honor of Charles W. Anderson, New York City. Special to Tir FREeMan. NEW “YORE. TAG the reat, banguet given at the Cafe Boulevard, New. York City, a few evenings ago, Hon. Charles W. “Anderson, Collector of Internal Rev- enue for the Second District of New York City, “was the “only representative of the Negto people present. ‘The "astemblage. was called together to honor Nathgn Straus, the philanthro ist, who has done so much through his pasteurized milk laboratories to save the lives of children, not_only in New York City, dul 'in other large cities of the Unitea States as well. ‘More than 800, Buests sat down to the banquet ‘table. Addresses were made by Governor John A. Dix, William Randolph Hearst, editor of the New York American and. other publications; Borough Presi- dent “George A. MeAnény, and. numbers of others representing the Highest financial Rnd official Importance. ‘The menu eards Were’ very expensive. souvenirs, being Bound in white moire silie and containing, aside from a short sketch of Mr. Straus philanthropies, the menu, ‘the javitation committee, and an. especially designed page. showing Mr. Straus’ pleture, suy- Founded with pictures. of the Ieborateries through Which’ are dispensed pasteurized milk, Which has been the chief of Mr. Straus’ philanthropies, The ist of guests, alphabetically ar- ranged, contains the names of such im- portant ‘personages aS August Belmont, the traction magnate; Andrew Carnegie, W. Bourke Cochran. Paul D, Cravath, John D. Crimmins, Robert W. DeForest, Of the Sage Foundation; Whliam ©. Me: ‘Kaoo, the. Hudson. tunnel builder; Dr R.vS. Macarthur, Henry. Phipps, and_ a great number of others, representing” the most important activities of New York's religious, financial and official life. Cole lector Anderson's name. js engraved as the Second inthe list. of the important personages, Who composed the invitation Rnd. arrangement committee, which was Tesponsible for” tendering. this banquet ‘The Negro people were worthily repre: sented. PENSACOLA, FLA. Par ue have mur ieee! Let us nave your local news. 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She sum vuigel uring te tally mo 1000. i BE Cama 2 Be: iota aed er Santee Bite oO tat on sean dete SD es tee ae ak ea BEG’ not Sane" Soman arent ofa io" Nee “Satna lente” “abe 2a Gacitte Suda Wine Cinninghae Sautrs oinat Reece, Cones Sra ha fyad Stic "Sic es Anh ie OMS as, Mee Bae TRE fy Biot conse, “uae ae Seeds" sthiced’ ws"tbe Masbate foaenealbren heh, Pep eh eine brogents at aie ove apts rch Re Senay Sacer. chet tendance was very large. The officers inane tae, "ae, Ms, as Sacto, SNE aatirs, prekien aa SE BSP Stn Sea wilco nt Tee oe anee a cok bane AB Thomas Bellinger is reported to be recov: ering from a Sick spell....Mrs. Mary E Claiborne entertained quite a number ot Cine her anes de Sora Oe Lav tintSdad eectine Te Sicaee Hine genta” ng Seana Elbe “Shei oe Baal all Sie Hae ae. Sate and ats Obatnce of North Reus street, are the proud par ents of a fine baby boy who arrived las’ week....Mr. Robert Burnett has recov. ered from his recent illness, and his many friends are glad to see him about again. ...-Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jordan enter- igined at a dinner last Sunday evening. Mrs. C. Powells, of North F street, nas returned home after a visit with friends in Jacksonville, Pla. She reports a de- ighful trip..<-Mrs. Rebecca “Hamilton, of North I street, has retumed home from a visit in Alabama, where she Vis~ ited relatives....Mrs. James Smith and son, James, Jr, have returned from Selma and Atnore, Ala, where they vis- fed relatives for’ a few Weeks....Mr. James Brown Sr. has been on the sick Yst for several Weeks. It is hoped by bis many friends that he will soon re- cover. Mr. John Keeling, of West Wright Street, ‘sustained a broken leg a few weeks ago. His many friends wish him Av speedy recovery. ..Mr. Frank Manuel arrived here last’ week after an absence of two years in Chicago, Ill, His many friends were glad to see him....Mrs. Ida Seldun, of South Deviller street, has re- covered from a recent illness. Her many friends are pleased to see her out again, ....Mr. Perry Foster, of West Belmont, has’ been confined to his home for a few days, as the result of running a nail into his foot....The Jordon Mytic Mysterious Banquet lias been postponed until Feb- Tuary 22._ ‘This will be one of the biggest events among the society people of Pen- sacola. Watch ‘The Freeman....Mr. S, Campbell, of Warrington, Fla., Was in’ the city last’ Week on. business... Memorial services in honor of Bishop Grant will be held at Allen Chapel next Sunday, ‘The public is cordially invited. ... Master Archie Borras, who has been on the sick ist, is about’ to be out again... .Rev. Moreland, of South Carolina, was in the City last week and greeted many friends while ‘here.-..One ‘of the ‘many social functions of last week was’ a birthday party given at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Sunday in honor of Mrs. Har- Tet Johnson, Mrs, Sunday's mother and ‘grandmother! of Misses Katie and Gladys johnson. ‘he Misses Johnson put forth, every effort to make the party a success. Mrs. Johnson. is an old resident of this city having reached “her seventieth an= nivergary. “A cake with seventy candies Was presented to her with several other love tokens. ‘The honor of toastmaster and the lighting of the candles was con- ferred upon Mm. Sunday. Cards and Sera s teem eens. owen DECATUR, ILL. President Taft Visits City—Society Went to Springfield to Dance. Special to THE FREEMAN. President Taft visited Decatur last Saturday. ‘The town was — beautifully decorated and beth white and colored people turned out to pay thelr respects fo the chief executive, Rev. Archie Ward, colored, was among those honored by having a place on the speakers’ stand, :...Mr. Hugh Singleton, our. popular Testaurant man, had the honor of furnish- ing the President his dinner on his private car en route to Springfield, Iil.,...‘The funeral of Mrs. Georgia Clanton’ ‘Cecil was held at St. “Peter's A. M. E. Chureh last Friday. ‘The services were con- ducted by Hev. J.T. Morrow, assisted by Rev, J. A. Crockett. ..Mr. ‘Willie Blue, employed ‘on the Pullman’ between De! catur and Detroit, died in Detroit. His remains were brought to Decatur for burial....Dr. 8. 'T. Clanton, of Selma, Ala., préiched a powerful sermon at St Peter's last Sunday’ morning. His son, Mr. 8. T. Cianton, Jr,, is in the city from Howard “Medical ‘Coli¢ge, Washington D, C....Miss Minnie” Kelley, president of the “Allen League, is prendring 1 give a Flay on March 1 entitled “School Days.” The play was written by Miss Kelley and it promises to te a winner....Master Edgar Hammons, who has been’ seriously ill Tor about two weeks, is much im- Proved....Mrs. H. Clay ‘is still in St Mary's “Hospital, but Is reported to bé Inuch better... About seventy-Ave people from Springfield attended the ‘dance given by Mr. Karle Monte at the Guards’ Armory on February 13....Mr. C. W. ‘Thompson, state president “of the allen League, made a splendid address in. the interests ‘of the league, He encouraged the members to press forward and. con- tinue their good work....Mrs. James Jacobs is on the sick list... Mrs. Jennie Love and Mrs. Lottie Love were in the city last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Georgia Cecil....Mrs. Carrie Webb, of Harrisburg, Ill, ‘is the guest of Mrs: Anna Vanderburg,’of West Green street. ALL WOOL REMNANTS Made into suits or overcoats strictly ac- cording to your measurement, at §9.15. SINGER'S, 43 West Washington St PARKERSBURG, W. VA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Judge Moss, of the Circuit Court of Wood county,” West, Virginia, addressed the congregation of the Logan M. 5. Church, jast Sunday, on Lincoln's ‘birth: day. His talkin behaif of the Negro Face was very. impressive....A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs.” Merriman.» It came as a Valentine on the 14th of Feb: ruary. ‘The mother and baby are getting along nicely. MT. VERNON, OHIO. ‘Special to THE FREEMAN, Missionary’ tea was held at the res dence of Mr, A. H. Simmons, East. Front street, on Wednesday afternoon, February & Mise Alice Woods was, Hoses Airs. Catherine Sharp: Of) West Front Steet, went to Wabash, Ind, for a vial fo he? daughter, Airs, Bert Ferguson’. The electoral college of the A. al. i Church “of the Northern Ohio Conference was held at Akron,.0., on February, to elect delegates to the A. M. E. conven: ton to, be held in Kansas City in May, IN2, Tithe delegntes elected, were Mr. H. Simmons, of Wayman Chopel, of Mt Vernon, 0.” and. Mr B. “We Tyree, ot Hamilton, 0. The alternates were 'Me E. J. Smith, of McIntyre, O. and Mr. © Giark, of Betletontaine, 6.0. Rev, MM Toomey, of ‘Calvary’ Baptist - Church preached at the citadel of the Salvation Army on February, Mrs. Albert Tor of West. Pront street, went to Columba: det week to ‘visit her’ husband; whe i eset fb St eames Hosptial hte Roy is getting along nicely after an on: eration “for the removal_of a catarae from. one of his eves... Club “No. tot the ACM, & Chureh, Airs. Chaney Mayle captain, will hold a ‘bagaar luncheon ano exchange in the ‘lecture room “et the Chureh'on March 4, 11, Is and25. Bevery body invited to ‘attend. <-<The Sewing Circle of the Calvary. Baptist Church me atthe church’ on” Wednesday evening February: 15....Mrs. S.J. Simmons, i South Gay’ street, who ‘ias. been ton. fined to her home’ with a severa case of the grip, {s able to be about agains We are Sorry to report that Mr. ge W. Hack. fey is" stihl serfously’ “iil--.dhelina” the Soungest: daughter of Mr. and Mrs Fred White, of Bast Chestnut ‘street is i with bronchitis... Rev. J. Me ‘Tate, “pas: tor of the A. ME. Church, preached ast Sunday to” a large and "appreciative gudience. At Calvary” Baptist. Chure! Rev. M. M.Toomy, pastor, preached both morning and evening. Sinday sehool a 2pm. ‘There was a meeting of the dex cohg at the residence of Bros. &, Gheen of North Sanders Street. Wednesday eve: bing, February 1sth...-Mre. John Payne, of North’ Jefferson Street, is il! with ton: Silitis.,..There was a birthday” surpric given in ‘honor of Mrs. Rev. 3. W. Tate February ith, at thelr residence on Wes Walnut direct. About’ thirastwe, wer resent, and the evening was spent is Eames ‘and rounded out with an oldctash Toned. taffy-pulling, which was enjoved: Uy all present... Mr. Jesee Peterson, of Bast Pleasant Sticet, met with another serious accident at the CA. & C, shops, where he eomeeny at te, AD AC. ab ASLEEP IN JESUS. Mrs. Carrie Alice Dyson, the daughter of Thomas and Susie Robinson, 3611, Mis- souri Avenue, Louisville, Ky. submitted to an operation ‘Thursday. February 9th, at the Mercy Hospital. Hamilton, Ohio, and died five minutes atterward of heart failure. She had been sick about fourteen pionths and suffered intensely, but. bore it, trusting in God with her Christian faith. Services were held at her late residence Friday morning. Her body was prepared for burial by Undertakers: Grim , and shipped to her father's home Friday afterngon, accompanied by her ‘de voted husband, two children, two sisters nd their hustands, and an’ aunt, which arrived at 6 p.m. Mr. George Wool- Tidge, 2 local undertaker, took charge and removed the body to’ 3611. Missour ‘Avenue. The funeral was conducted by him. Her funeral was preached at_ the Portland Baptist Chureh, by Rev. Ott, in'a very touching sermon.” Interment in Portland Cemetery. She was married to ¢. 8 Dyson in 1902. Their union was biessea with two. children, Aletta and Charles. "No one knew het but to jove her. She joined the Baptist Church about thirteen years ago, and always. lived a true Christian “Woman, ‘She leaves. tc mourn her death, mother, father, husband, two children, four sisters, Nora, Virginia, Emily and Laura, a. brother, and, many Other relatives and friends. - Many. beaut fol floral designs were sent to. the. be- feaved family trom Hamilton and city. REMNANT OPPORTUNITY. Suits or overcoais made to order, from aul-wool remnants, at 3815. SINGER'S. 43: West Washington St. THE COLORED Y. M. C. A—THE KANSAS-MISSOURI CLUB. Special to THE FREEMAN. LOS ANGELES. ee J. Hardie, the father of the Colored Y. M. C. A, Gelivered an eloquent address Sunday aft: emoon. to. a. large. audience, » Secretary Guillian “Cwehite),-of the local body, in. 4 few well chosen’ words, thtroduced ‘Major Hardie, and the wite of Mr, Quillian de- ligtited’ her. colored. hearers with, several Vocal ‘selections, “Calvary” being beauti- fully rendered,” Little. Miss Watson. ac- companied....Prof. L. M. Uribe, a promi- nent pianist’ and. vocalist of the Coast, Save a recital at the ¥. M,C. A., Tuesday Evening. Songs were rendered in French, English and Spanish, which was a. treat to the siudents of Spanish at the Y. Ml © YA: “Much credit is due Secretary Green for the diversified programs each Sunday....The adoption and ratification of by-laws atthe Forum. Sunday ended Satistactorily, after some, heated discus: Sions...<'The’ Kansas-Mistourl Club was entertained by Mr. and Mrs, Motley, Peb- fuary. ith, making tt an enjovable ‘meet- Ing for ‘thie club." Bach member. was be- decked with fancy headgear made by the hostess, ‘The program was splendid. _ Mr. William Slayton’s reading of “The Face Upon the Floor” was especially good. Mr, Ee) Waller, with his effervescent wit, Kept ‘the buneh’ in-amites.\ Hetreshments’ were Served at 1:0, which evoked. the most profuse ‘thanks’ to the host and. hostess Yor their hospitality... Miss Della Yates, member of the K. aid’M. Club, was se- cretly. married {| Mr. W. Hi. Bayne, an artist, Monday, February $th...The germ Of Jim-Crowisin was quietly bit effective: Is hipped inthe ‘bud through “Rev. Stout, St "Sania “Monica A" placard reading, SGolored, People Admitted after Ning O'Clock,” Snpeared. Rey. Stout got busy, and—well, the sign disappeared. May Siler leaders be inoculated with this same Spirit..--Get the Freeman’ from In G. Hgglesjén, $12 Maple Avenue, PIQUA (0.) BREVITIES. RDOMAL 10 LER SESE AM: "At the Park Avenue Baptist. Church, the pastor, Kev. P. Everett, preached. @ Soul-nting sermon Sunday "morning. snd Bunter atom: cunemainn eetvces Sere Netd: “At nignt the Boe. 1S held 2 very" interesting. session, Sermon by the pastor. Services: were largely atten¢- ed....At the Cyrene A. M. E. Church the pastor, He, Collins, preached two aie Sermons. to ood congregations... Border Gity "Doane, “No. ie, entertained “the, diss trict grand deputy,’ Hares Eliott, of Bayton, On afew days ayo. "He gave a very iiteresting lecture om the works and Ki Was enloved by all, -Atter the lecture Tepeneo ae eer maroon tae oer Sivedess Company te eke of Ee wil Hive a grand ban’ Wednesdiy” evening: eereoeDy 22....The BT} ete ae jab gave a slag party Monday evening, February 13, ‘Many able talke were made By atatane meta ee necien, se tice Where we can better our sonditions as a Face politically and. ma business. way. ‘The club has organized a theatrical coups Known, asthe ‘Moss Minstreisy and “wht fut on their frst. show at Pleasant Zi, Bit ie letter part or this ment They Sin play" all. OF the. sureounding’ tows The purpose ts to Taise moneys, Dulld a Bap pareeme ito reise sroney 2 bull 8 gone ‘Histes’ attended “a grand. tall, Ya ‘Eiima, ‘0, Monday’ evenings satrs. C. 1a Evans ‘was called to Greenvite bythe fiiness. of her father, .<-We have ‘many able baseball players in our city, but ihefo ig not encgn interest manifewied 4 iupport 4 ‘colored team Three. pagers fave’ played several seasons, with shite teams, and made good. They are: James Clemens, Chester Banks and Fleming Ruse Sel Some mumager of our larger cities would’ Go well te. correspond “with these Tiree, men veMre. Saud. Sonnson_ spent Inet Soman week ta Dayton’ She waa the Hucst of her uncle: Mrs Weham Resdolphe Share, laa "Dunigan, BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Blanche Porter, of Kansas City, Mo.. is visiting her sister, “Mrs.” Minnie Masweathers, who Is very Jil. ..Mr, Wal- ter Babb has Just returned “from. ‘a visit in Peoria... .Mrs. Sarah Patton has im proved... Ai C. E, Jackson has gone to Chicago’ oh business. |..'Phe Valentine en- tertalnment of the” siewardesses of the OME. Choreh, ‘Tuesday evening, was Guinea success, with a large attendance. Mrs. Nellie Manhead has returned to Alien... Mr. “and Mrs. Geo.” Bracy, of Chicako, visited AMfiss C.” Wiliams ‘and friends... Mrs. Fannie Lennemun, for- merly of Chicago, expects to reside here permanently. OLD, ASLEEP AND BEHIND THE TIMES. Wake up and let us make you a suit or overcoat; made from. all-wool rem nants, $9.75. Satisfaction guaranteed. oF money refunded where our clothes do not Bive Satisfaction. SINGER'S, 43 West Washington St. ACTS NEW TO INDIANAPOLIS. CROWN GARDEN THEATRE. Murphy & Francis. 15 Minutes in “One.” Singing and Talking. The team Murphy & Francis, 2 man and a woman, opened for the first time Monday night on the small time in Indianapolis. The patrons of the Crown Garden Theatre received them ‘with tremendous applause. The woman of the team is prepossessing in ap- pearance and is a clever comedienne. Burt Murphy, the male member, reels off a few yards of dialogue original in puns and witticisms. He is a clever Che, ) a “a tee is s tL YW frrgere > Pi LAN Ae - Bey Sy ee oe FRANCIS & MURTHY Hb or HPV egas~ QRENIEN, sEotstsh 10 EE ned pare ne eTT dancer of the late Joe Britton variety. The voices of the pair are a bit shy in strength and forcefulness, yet, with- al, they “got” everything on the songs offered. The act is well costumed and equally balanced, an unusual feature in most colored teams where a man and a woman compose the combina: tion. This act has just completed an extensive engagement over the Morris time and as an inducement to get them to open in the small houses a period = ae ‘of ten weeks was contracted tor a substantial salary. The act ig Dookes by CO. Harding of the nw quit Central Vaudeville Circuit, Ora Criswell. 10 Minutes in “One.” On orien, the old iswell, the old time « shouter, of the original Pekin ict Company of Chicago, made her ies bow to an Indianapolis audience, ge presents a straight singing act om {ing some good and catchy’ song. te best received, perhaps, was "ct be satisfied with one” Seo gt tack ‘two or three times amid ioe, {% Ete) EF XK eh t= gee Any Vo = Ss wigs ~ A on ee” plause after the rendition of this ‘Dum. ber. She has adopted somewhat ferent style from that used in the days when she made “In Tennessee” famous where she sang it on a long run in the first production of the “Mayor of Diy. ie” at the Pekin Theatre. Courtney & Jennette. 15 Minutes Full Stage. Comedy Juggling. Courtney & Jennette, a man an) woman in a comedy juggling act wen fair. The stunts put through were of the stereotyped variety, although the; were, for the most part, executed with fe ie ese ; ij ; it __ ‘i | ee ow skill and dispatch. The woman in tbe act could be dispensed with without serious loss, It is painfully evider: that this team represents a sad ca of stretching a passable “single” into “a double.” Alberto, The Alligator Man, Full Stage 15 Minutes. Contortionist. Ostentatious setting together with special light effects gives to this at a wierd presentation at once impre= sive and convincing. Alberto has tte appearance of a mere youth, yet bi work shows him to be old in exper! ence. His act is up to the standari as contortionists go, His best work perhaps is his imitation of an all: gator crawling forth from a cave. He was well received. The Lees. Full Stage 12 Minutes. ee ‘The Lees present a fair musical act. ‘The woman of the team is a passable cornetist and also plays the zylophore acceptably. The man's best effors were with the clarionet. As a dv with the two mentioned instrumen's the team tackle some difficult numbers, among them being the “Miserere from "Il Trovatore. Owing to the it- different quality of orchestras this act is liable to come in contact with playing the small houses, it woul therefore be well for them to include ie their repertoire less pretentious num. bers. “Come be my Sunshine, Deari:’ on the water glasses was liberally @ plauded. The act is well costume! and the paraphernalia used is trim ar’ up to date. COLONIAL THEATRE. Johnson & Johnson. Full Stage 12 Minutes. ‘Singing and Dancing. The Johngons, Billy and Leone opened at the Colonial for a week les* Monday. This is the first colored at to play this house for some time While the act has merit it did mt seem to take so well with the patrot at the opening matinee. The Johnsom are clever performers. Their sinsité and dancing are quite up to the aver age and they hand over a line of cris: and entertaining talk which looseut! up their ice berg audiences at time in spite of their evident determite tion not to laugh. The team opent! the show. J. D. HOWARD. MANY SPRING WEIGHT REMNANTS: Are included in the Jot from which ¥ fer suit or overcoat made 1 wt aN SINGER'S, 43. West Washington St a SHOEMAKER’S a: toon on Poultry, nd Almanac for Iban Fs True. to: Hite. Te. tolls all abot Chickens, their orices. their ‘isesses and remedies. All alee Incubators. their prices aud t2e¢ ‘operation. All about pouty houses and how to build them, Tt'ean e2:3if, pedin cfichickendom., Yoo need 1.04, SC SHOEMARER, Box 1042, Freeport 1 IT'S FREE! ' ‘ ) J Lewis BeeSup- ——ararr cM ply Catalogue. ESE: 2B A postal card — will bring it, THE STAGE Taylor and Taylor at the Pekin Theater, Cincinnati, this week. A. G. Brooks, the ventriloquist, is playing Philadelphia this week. Burns & Robbins presented their act at Crescent Theater this week. Al Bryant, the comedian, this week at Monticello Theater, Jersey City, N. J. Frank W. Inman is still very ill at his home, 250 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, Ga. Syd Gillingham closes his season with the Richards & Pringle's Minstrels Sat- day. William E. Jones, the singing comedian, this week at Arcade Theater, Newark, N. J. Clarence Cameron White, violinist, writes that he is going all right down in Texas. Jimmy Godman, the musical comedian, at Auditorium Theater, Philadelphia, Pa. this week. Cole & Johnson's Dancing Girls at Coral Theater, New York, February 4th. Tom Lemonier is with the "Over Night" company, playing a run at the Hacket Theater, New York. Bert Williams, with the "Follies of 1846" is still at the Tremont Theater, Boston, Mass. packing them in, as usual. Sydney Kirkpatrick, the baritone, of Indianapolis, will close with the Richards and Pringle's Minstrels Saturday at Bisbee, Azn. The Georgia Troubadours' route, Greenfield, Iowa February 12th to 14th; Escondale, Mo. February 15th and 16th; Filmore, Mo. February 17th and 18th. The Wallburs will be seen in New Orleans in the current season. From there they will go Cuba, which country they will tour with the Bros. Circus. Mrs Wiggins and the cleaning up buck dancing team of Wiggins and Eves, better known as the two Inkie Dink Buddies, is now with Sunny Dixie Minstrels, making good. Miss Rosemia Alexander, of the "His Honor, the Barber," company, was called the illness of her mother, D. C., on account of the company at Chicago. Mrs. Ora Dunlap, after several weeks' illness, has rejoined S. H. Dudley's company, "His Honor, the Barber," and is doing some very good work. She is now an understudy to Miss Roper. Mack & Mack—Mary and Billie—are going big with Hunt's Georgia Minstrels, of which Billie Mack is manager and stage manager; Mr. Harry Hunt, general manager; Johnnie King and Wilimor Cooke is here. Miss Marie Burton will soon appear in St. Louis, where she has been engaged for a special attraction. Miss Burton will be attending the prestige. Her appearance will be preached socially, as well as professionally. Thomas and Ward were at the Wigwam Theater, Reno, week of the 6th; at the Butter Theater, Goldfield, Nev., week of the 12th; at the Emperor Theater, Teepah, Nev., week of the 19th. The man is better known as Thomas and the Dancing Demon and his Kid Soulmate. "Playing under difficulties" would be best described of a title for an act. But the real reality happened. When Frank Kirk, the early musical acrobat, was playing an engagement and band was practicing immediately above auditorium. The band is permitted to show the shows, because it plays in front of the audience and they do it a time. We use of this room above the theater practice. Kirk thought the youngest would shut down business when the time came and did they do it a time. He came out bravely or—fortissimo, in crescentos. Well, he had a time of it. On performance he used the manager who he didn't step the band on. O, the people in the audience could not hear the band," says he. Kirk's color is only thing that saved him. When it is too dark, band like a whole circus parade, so things turned out very well, if he didn't use a band "accompaniment" his call to Quaker City Show Shops. ever in New York the booking agents bring the people that this year promises to financial success. No money is lost in New York, and none, it seems, is to be lost in Philadelphia, unless interstate contingency plans move more the patronage here is increasing. The official information is to the effect that the official receipts were greater last week than last time previous. There appear to have been more deadheads taking, but now more people are entertainment on the South Street street. The Auditorium, J. Gibson, manager offers a very good bill. Hodges Lammers, Lammers Crosby, the tailor, Cheers & Cheers, the tailor and He'r. Jim Godman, the general manager and Prof. Hughes 'Down in large green Victoria Theater, Duncan & Scott Managers. Trent is the Chicken) Jones and Clarice want to have very neat act. The latter is sweet. Sweets are the ooloo like the Spanish dance, which is for her many deserved encores. Erb Robinson has a fresh monologue, and takes his favor. Cuppie La Calle is the talk of the pack. Cuppie La Calle, Strain". Others are Virginia Johnson, the Skeeter, John Dias and Eclek White. Whichever with an afterpiece entitled "Hotel Bum", and every one in the act talks Lombard THE HAPPY HOUR THEATER Wm. (Kid) Asher, Manager, Phila delphia, Pa. This neat little house opened its doors Monday evening to pretty fair business. Watts & Reece, lightning dancers, were well received. The last, but not least, was Happy Ham, the rastime banjo man, and created a bit of enthusiasm. Manager Asher feels proud of his lucky collection and will hold them over for another week. ARTHUR L PRINCE. [Owing to unavoidable circumstances, Anastasia and the bright Dope From Down in Dixieland Minstrel was not published in the previous issue.] C. O. HARDING ON THE WARPATH Somebody's Scalp is in Jeopardy. C. O. Harding, the well-known booking agent, has been on a hurried business trip pertinent to his relations with the local colored house in Indianapolis. It is said that a serious herniation has come about because of an accident in the local playhouse. As a result of the misunderstanding a lawsuit, it is said, is not improbable. It seems from reports that Harding has been taken against Mr. Harding by persons well known in the show world, both in Indianapolis and Chicago. If the accusation is true, Harding is going to it is going to be pretty lively schenking to keep somebody from a criminal conviction. It is said that a charge of embezzlement of commissions due will be charge. NOTES FROM CLEVER BILLY YOUNG. I am still playing vaudeville (single) in St. Louis. Have played the Sherman and the Carrigan (single) in Liberty, the Palace Theater, the Taylor Easton, and played the Bijou Dream with a five-people big act. Am now at the Carrigan (single) in Carrigan management; then I open at the Delmar and Savoy, under the Gilligan management. I lag off my regular engagement one night, viz. the Carrigan. Prof. Arthur Freeman, of the Wheaton Schools, for the benefit of the Benevolent Order of Clerks Knight, play in conformance with the coming from Chicago, Miss Marie Burton, a noted soprano. This will be a grand social affair, and I expect to hold my own in the profession and success to all. PARK THEATER, INDIANAPOLIS. "The White Captive", a stirring melodrama of Western life, comes to the Park Theater, Indianapolis, February 20, for an engagement by the pen of Robert Wayne. "The White Captive" combines the rural simplicity of the people of the West with the up-to-date delights of the East. The characters are laid in Arizona, and the characters are Easterners, Indians, cowboys, greasers, half-breeds and cattlemen. Tom Herrick is the hero and representation of Carey Airplane Company, stationed in the West for purposes of experiment. Here he meets Ruth Fairfax, daughter of Gilbert Fairfax, a rich cattleman. Ruth is been East to a cattleman, and has come to after her father's affairs, which have been considerably mixed up by his foreman, "Black Jack" Murray. "Black Jack" is the villain, and he rescues the cattleman, but put her out of the way. In each case, however, he is frustrated by Tom Herrick, whose final victory over Murray comes when his airship swoops down out of the skies and to be burned at the stake by a band of Indians, under the guidance of Murray. The use of wireless apparatus, which puzzles the Indians by receiving messages is an interesting incident in the play. The last three days of the week the attraction at the Park will be "Mrs. Wiggs's Sweetheart," a play saying the popularity of this play. It has proven to be an inexhaustible fountain of mirth for all amusement lovers. Mrs. Wiggs's Sweetheart is a hardened theater-goers, and almost all the characters in the play are distinct and highly interesting types. The public has been given Mrs. Wiggs's Sweetheart, Mrs. Flexner made the dramatization, and is glad to renew acquaintance with Mrs. Wiggs, Lovey Mary, Miss Hazey, Mr. Wiggs, and Mrs. Flexner, with lightful characters, and to find a bond of common sympathy and union. It is a piece which, because of its originality and Dickens-like sweetness, humor, genial wit and charm, is a joyful, fulfils its mission of sunshine and fun. SHOW NEWS OF CHICAGO. ILL. Theo. Henderson, of Henderson and Thomas, Breaks Down; Is Given a Benefit at the Monogram. By Sylvester Russell. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Psycho-Gaserino at the Pekin All-Star Bill at the Monogram. Gilmore, Kinky and Gilmore returned to the Monogram, still popular. The singing and the dancing of little Kinky was equally as strong. Buddy Gilmore, the one nimble dancer, also played upon a bass and drum composition, and Gilmore played the Griffin, opened their second week's engagement at this house, retaining their usual popularity. For the first time their line of talk was on stage, Gilmore was well in this new branch, if their discourse is clean and convincing. The Original Rags is with us, too, this week. His new topical song personalities made a hit, of course he had to spring one on the critic. And the old-time white performers, were on the bill. Good Bill at the Grand. The Abyssinians, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Shelton, I believe, two highly educated singers, appeared to great advantage and indeed in their audience spellbound in their classical, the most particular, which is rare. The trilling and high execution of Mrs. Brown (formerly with Mr. Downs) was noteworthy. McKissic, who was here before, were a good feature. Mac is certainly a good actor, and was completely disguised in black face. Miss Shadney well costumed, and her singing, a number well costumed, and her singing, a matter of course, was of a high order of sweetness. Joe Simms did a big, fat black racial love in all the arrogance of its simplicity. The Kestersons, two white boys, danced well, made good. One was a fairly good singer and the other was a design worker, and a good one. Manager William H. Smith has returned to the city from Washington, D. C., where he was a teacher. Smith, who is looking the picture of health has been on a visit in New York. Napoleon Johnson has been removed from the hospital to the home of his brother, George Bailey. He still continues to improve under the excellent treatment of D. E. Burrows, but is still confined to his bed. His address is 3357 Forest Avenue. Sidney L. Peynard has signed with Sim and Harry Williams the music and stage the Imperial Burlesque show. These managers also intend to put out a colored burlesque company next season headed by Perrin and Crosby. Miss Fannie Wise, who is ill, has temporarily retired from the Pekin Stock Company. She is not confined to her bed, but is under treatment by Dr. Dan Williams, and will have to undergo a slight change as soon as she can get her mind collected. Her mature friends are hopeful that she will submit to the inevitable without delay. The Phillis Wheatley Home benefit is to be in the way of a matinee given at the Pekin Theater on Tuesday, February 21st, under the direction of Mrs. Ophelia Brown Wells. The artists who will appear in this week are a most brilliant society affair which it should be for the sake of charity, and liberally attended by everybody. "The International Musician" of January 11, 1911, contains an article by Bert Vandeville, the Vandeville Musician, which every actor should know, the inconsideration that actors have for musicians by expecting them to grab every idea in a second, ideas that the actor himself could not have learned in music in years. The entire article is perfect. Reed, Reed and Dees will open in New York on the United time, February 20th, at Keith's Music Hall, where Dees has left for Gotham, where his friends at the C. V. B. A. and elsewhere will be waiting to greet him. Harry Messengale, Charles Burton, Jimmie Brown and Will Reynolds, of the Eighth Regiment Band, have formed a musical comedy quartet, to be known as the Lime Kln Comedy Four. At a song recital to be given at Institute of Music on Saturday, April 11th, Mr. William H. Hackenstein, one singer known ability, now studying with Mrs. Mangus, the highest salaried teacher in Chicago, in the Fine Arts Building, will appear in a computer equal to Bob. Mad-Mime Ace. and Kemper Herald, the violinist, will assist. William Johnson is Mr. Hackney's manager. Lew Payton and company, in "The Hen Roost inspectors", a vaudeville skit dealting with playing over W. S. Cleveland's circuit for the special scenery. Managers who have seen the act consider it the best idea of a show, and the act has already been booked by Mr. Cass over the Eastern United time, including four weeks in New York City. He who is the star is billed as Lanky Lew Payton. J. Ed. Green's death is especially mentionable at this period of a variated crisis that began in February and has been dead one year—Sunday, February 19, 1911. The memorial of this occasion is A. IN MEMORIAM J. ED. GREEN. DIED FEB. 19. 1910 that he is still missed and was much beloved by all who knew him personally and as a brilliant stage producer. May he still rest in peace and happiness. BE WISE And order a suit or overcoat made from one of our remnants for $9.75. We will save you money! **SINGER'S.** 43 West, Washington St. THE EMPIRE THEATER, DECORAH, IOWA Southern Comedy Trio are in their sixth week on the W. V. M. A. time, and report big success. Week January 30th, Princess Theater, St. Paul, Minn.; week February 10th, St. Paul, Minn.; week February 4th, Coresco, Ia.; Saturday night, February 4th, we entertained the St. Paul Shriners at their beautiful temple, Sixth Street and Smith Avenue, and Big Bob Anderson wrote the smile that would not come, for he has trod that same path. SELLAH. THE GAITHER, CINCINNATI, O. The Gaiter has a good, strong bill, Bowman and St. Clair are back again as a team, and, strange as it may seem, they went exceedingly well, after having applied the new technique to double acts. Another team of Taylor and Taylor are on the bill at this house this week. This team also has been seen here before with as neat an act as we were before, and one of the unique acts of the profession. They handle themselves like two young people, both singing and dancing well, and are first-class entertainers, and no one ever realizes that the team is mother and should also do a nice business all week. FALL IN LINE With the masses of men that are buying made strictly to your measure from remittance for $7.5. Satisfaction guaranteed. DEPRES. 43 West Washington St. THE PEKIN, CINCINNATI, O. The show at the Pekin this week is drawing well. Taylor and Taylor have been added to the bill, together with the Dahomian Trio, who were held over for another week. Taylor and Taylor were there three times, and that time they made quite an impression. The team shows that they have lost none of their ability to entertain, and soon had the crowd with them. We could stand several weeks of the comedy furnished by the Dahomian Trio, and seems to gain in popularity each week. The entire show is good. The Dahomian Trio are using one of their new acts this week and the boys are showing to the audience how well they are Miss Mary Jones will furnish the entertainment for this house next week. HUSTON THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY. "The Assassination of Mr. Chelsie," a melodrama in three acts, was fairly good. The song used in change of scenes was fine. "Madame Elsie, the Adventures," was featured by Mrs. Goodloe, and the play was directed by Lillian Brown Mason, the heroine of the play, and her lover, Elmore Taylor, who was saved in the nick of time from hanging, by old "Charter Joe" (John Goodloe), the heavy part by Green, "the lain," were not as important as the parts they played last week. The pictures were fine. SAYS HE CAN'T GET HIS MONEY. Springfield, O., February 11, 1911. Mr. Roe Dear Sir—As you are a performer's friend and can stop the ill treatment of your boss, please help us. we ask you to say a word in our behalf. shown performers every now and then, we ask you to say a word in our behalf. Here in this city you positively can not get the Savoy Theater. The performers, of course, can't care for their expenses, running the risk of being locked up for board or arrest. We are here and we are hung up here and can't get away. So please put this in the paper for me. A man runs the course. His wife is waiting to be done, because he declares he is broke. Yours respectfully. THE MORRISYS COLORED PERFORMERS THE FLORIDA BLOSSOMS EN ROUTE. The Florida Blossoms are now playing the land of the flowers (Florida), and the business has been so encouraging that the management decided not to close, as has been built a reputation throughout the country that any show should be proud of. They are now entering into their fifth successor, forty people, and a fifteen piece Challenge Brass Band, which is the talk of each city, they appear in. This show is owned and managed entirely by Negroes, carrying a daily expense of $150. Miss Worthy, the owner and manager, has high hopes of the coming season. ST. LOUIS THEATRICAL NOTES Barrett's Theaterium is still playing to capacity houses nightly. Much credit is for Sam Gardner, who is our producer, for the good shows he has been putting on. This week's play, "The Missing Heir," is a big hit, and there have been several requests for a field over another week. The songs are all receive many encores, "The Man Who Badway," which is sung by Winton Williams and Johnson show, is a hit, "Stop, Stop, Stop," Gonzell White, is another hit, Madame Williams is singing "Dying Rag," and receives her applause. Sanford Williams, the ventriloquist, was an added attraction this week. Sam P. Gardner, who has been very ill for a few days, is improving. the city last Wednesday, Mr. Chas. He hadning was the guest of Manage. Barrett ABOVE THE AVERAGE AS ENTAINERS. The Moores—John and Lila—are way above the average as entertainers. Comedians of Mr. Moore's type are few and far away from the average, a study of these two characters, Italian and American, keep the two brooges apart. It means very clever work on the part of Mr. Moore, who writes is a very dainty little soubrette, possessive, possessive. They are yet playing the Pekin Theater, Richmond, Va. They send regards to Long Willie and Lula F. Sweet. Where they are, White and wife, why don't you write? Pekin and all friends in and out of the profession. Carpet cleaning plant and formula. W. A. Kersey, 813 North California street. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S MINSTRELS, UNDER & THE DIRECTION OF HOLL- AND & THE MIDDLE RIVER, Priz, Feb. 19; Clifton, 20; Moreney, 21; Bing, N. M.; Silver City, 21; El Paso, Tex., 24; 25; Marfa, 27; Alpine, 28. S. H. DUDLEY, STARRING in "HIS MISSIONS," Marfa, Georgia, II, Feb. 19, 20; Springfield, 21; Pana, 24; Decatur, 25; Chicago, 26. SMART SET COMPANY (SOUTHERN) —Belleville, Ill., Feb. 19; Olney, 20; Vincentes, Ind., 21; Princeton, 22; Mt. Carson, 22; Parsonson, 24; Wensboro, 25; Frankfort, 27. A RABBIT'S FOOT COMPANY, UNDER DIRECTION OF PAT CHAPPELLE—Hastings, Fla., Feb. 18; Palatka, 20; Hawthorne, 21; Reddick, 22; Mecan- Park DAILY MATINEES--B COLON Now All Seat B. F. K. MATINEE EVERY DAY GRAND OPEN ANNETTE KELLERMAN. "The Divine Venus" GREAT ASA "Magic, Myster WILLIARD SIMMS & CO. "Flinders Furnished Flat" FRANK M. The Calif 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY S The Crown Game COLONIAL Real Vaudeville Now All Seats 10 Cents. 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. The Crown Garden, INDIANAPOLIS, IND Paul La Mero. Manager Finest Theatre of its kind in the Vaudeville. Eight big acts. Rece Harding, Chicago Agent. Full C WAN Forty performers—Florida Blossum Co.—male Performers whose applications were not will carry a two-car show this season. Contra DOUGLASS & WORTHEY, 301 Fourth Street. 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! Forty performers—Florida Blossum Co.—male and female musicians who double B. & O. or B. & S. performers whose applications were not answered, write again. there were reasons. We will carry a two-car show, this season. Contract jumper, and boozers save stamps. Address DOUGLASS & WORTHEY, 361 Fourth Street, Macon, Ga. WANTED! Quick—performers, male and female, for ELLIOTT'S GEORGIA MERRYMAKERS and DARK-TOWN NEW ELLS; lady soprano to feature, pianist, soubrette. Men must double string or brass. Show opens at Macon, Ga. February 27th. Behearsal February 21st. Twenty weeks work. Address FOY ELLIOTT, 453 Plum Street, Macon, Ga. WANTED! At the Auditorium Theatre, Beaufort, S.C., road shows of all kinds, tent and house, stock and vaudeville. Good show town. House will seat 500; large stage and new scenery. Short jump from Charleston, Savannah and Augusta. Secure bookings now. Chintz Moore, Amusement Director; Alexander Meyers, Proprietor and Manager. WANTED! For open air street advertising medicine company, a ventriquolist or magician. Must be loud and capable entertainer. John Woods write. Address Daniel Leyh, Mgr. Plant Joice Medicine Co., P. O. Box 221, Oklahoma City, Okla. Musician for Annex Band and Minstrel, those doubling stage or orchestra preferred. It writing for positions state what instrument you play in band, also whether you double stage or orchestra. Address H. L. Rawles, Ithaca, N. Y., care Civic Club; or The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Look! Look! Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn.; Lagman Theatre, Mobile, Ala.; Mystic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark.; Royal Palm Theatre, Greenville, Miss.; Amuse U Theatre, Vicksburg, Miss. Twelve to twenty weeks work to first class performers who can work to first class audiences. WANTED—Three first class producers, 100 first class acts of all kinds. Prefer people who can work in Stock, for Fred. A. Barrasso, General Manager, Majestic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark. FOR SALE ROUTE 5 copy, 23; Interlachen, 24; Green Cove Springs, 25. End of season. Permanent address, Box 802, Jacksonville, BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY—Danville, Va., Feb. 20; Greensboro, N. C, 21; Winston-Salem, birmingham, 23; Roanoke, Va., 24; Lynchburg, 25. THOMAS AND WARD, THE DANCING DEMON AND HIS KID SOUBRETTE —Empire Theater, Tonopah, Nev., week of March 25. HARRISON BROS.' MINSTRELS—Caldwell, Tex., Feb. 20; Milano, 21; Cameron, 22; Buckholts, 23; Rogers, 24; Temple, 25. J. J. HARRISON'S WORLD'S GREATEST MINSTRELS SHOWS—Caldwell, Tex., Feb. 21; Cameron, 22. Upon, Maxie. Vinev, Whit (2) Wolfscale, Prof. Wilson, George Wamego>-Hindoo Williams, Prof. Eph Young, John N. Anderson, Prof. Dick Gallaway, Joe Galloway, Joe Denniss, John Harris, Clemo Kennedy, W. Goff Lockhart, Carter Tuggeser, Jake Alonzo Nealey, Walter Ladies' List. Dorssey, Miss Mattie. Miller, Miss Mercelle Jones, Miss Tina. Parker, Miss Margie Jones, Miss Tina. Parker, Miss Margie NOW A BIG HIT EVERYWHERE The biggest song hit ever produced in St. Louis, by Lewis. Get one to day, lsc. The H. Kirkus-Dugdale Music Co., Fourteenth and U Sts., Washington, D. C. Mail Orders Filled 22 ins. WIDE 21 ins. LONG 7.95 THIS FULL HAND TIED $12.00 WILLOW African Ostrich Feather Co. IMPORTERS 405 State Life Builong WHITE CAPITIVE." FEBRUARY 23, 24, 25. The Stage. 6 "LIFE'S A FUNNY PROPOSITION, AFTER ALL." I Did you ever sit and ponder—sit and wonder and think Why we're here, and what this life is all about? It's a problem that has driven many business men to drink; It's the weirdest thing they've tried to figure out. About a thousand different theories the scientists all know, But never yet have proved a reason why; With all our thought, and all we're brought, all we seem to know— We're here and live awhile—and then we die. REFRAIN Life's a very funny proposition, after all imaginary calamity byypocrisy and gall Three. These. A whole lot of skilful. When you haven't got the coin you are always in the way. Ev'ry day we're fighting as we wend our way along. And ev'ry fellow claims the other's in the wrong. Hurried and worried Until we're buried. And there's no curtain call. Life's a very funny proposition, after all. II. When all things are coming easy and when luck is with a man. When the Fates blow rather breezy and they quite upset a plan, When he'll cry Life's a burden hard to to bear. Though today may be a day of smiles, tomorrow's still in doubt.? What brings me joy may bring you care and woe. We're to die, but don't know why, nor what's it all about. The more we try to learn the less we know. REFRAIN. Life's a very funny proposition, you can bet; And no one's ever solved the problem properly any day. Young for a day, Then old and gray, Like the rose that buds and blooms and fades and falls away. Losing health to gain our wealth as through this dream to tour; Ev'rything's a guess—there's nothing absol- tute, Battles etc. And Fates were fighting, Until the curtain's fall. Life's a very funny proposition, after all. —George M. Cohan. STAGE NOTES. Richards and Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels have just closed a successful engagement at San Francisco. Jas. Shaw sends regards to the Boyds-Al and Estelle—also the Harrison Bros.' bunch. Willie Timmons please write. Fred Simpson, trombonist, of Richard and Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels, is a furore on the Pacific coast. They are simply wild about him. Wm. H. Reid the well known bandmaster, has contracted with the following persons for his Sells-Floto show. Bessie Winton, Rosey Modley and Florence Martin. THE DARKTOWN SWELLS. Robert C. White, manager and proprietor of the "Darktown Swells," closed his show in Brenham, Tex., and jumped to Tampa, Fla., to take half interest in Mike Smith's Minstrels. On his way from Texas he stopped over twenty-four hours in New Orleans to visit some of his old comrades—Zeno Green, the coming lightweight champion and J. B. Dewberry, the tonsorial artist, and then to Jacksonville, Fla., for twelve hours to spend with his old schoolmates, Kenner and Lewis, whom he wishes success. Mr. White has joined his entire company with Mr. Mike Smith's company and has made it extra large. It has a fourteen-piece band. This show is the only "Darktown Swells" on the Mr. Jos. A. Haberman closed with this company in Texas, and went to the winter quarters of the carnival, but not the "Darktown Swells," as mentioned through Freeman last week. Mr. Haberman will be seen in the elaborate minstrel setting of this show now in Alabama. The show goes to Macon, Ga., for rehearsals; has its own new scenery and costumes. OPENING OF THE NEW SAVOY THEATER, MEMPHIS. By Lou Hall The Savoy Theater which burned down New Year's night is now rebuilt and looking finer than ever. It is now the finest colored theater in the South. This theater, which had been advertised to be opened Sunday, February 5th, which it did, but was not entirely completed. At 7 o'clock Sunday evening people were waiting from the lobby to the opposite side of the street for the doors to be opened. At 8 o'clock the house was packed to its capacity. The curtain went up with a gingery chorus of ten sprightly maids singing with success, "Honey Boy," assisted by Dave Purdue, Billy Arnte. Principal in their support were Charlie Porter and David Schaffer, two clever comedians, which gave them both ample opportunity to display their talents. A good all around entertaining bill was offered. The feature of the program was another up-to-date musical farce entitled, "The Man from Broadway," which carried a laugh from start to finish. Porter and Porter then opened up the vaudeville, dancing and singing with success. David Shaffer, the boy wonder as a monologist, also made good. Mattie Whitman "the girl with the eyes," and the sweet voice, made a hit for true. Alberta Smiley, the dainty soubrette, was pleasing as ever; also Laura Smith. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS Richard & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels just closed a successful week at the Princess Theater. San Francisco, Cal. The show pleased the immense crowds that packed the theater at every performance and the concert band, under the direction of Fred W. Simpson, was a revelation. Never before did a minstrel band draw the crowds that this band drew. The following selections were rendered by the band during the week: "William Tell," "Bohemian Girl," "Faust," "Tannhauser," "Pique Dame," "Riggoletto," "I Trovatore," "Sextette from Lucia," "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep" (fantasia), "Old Folks at home" (fantasia), "Cavalry Charge," "Sky Pilot," "Woodland," "Three Twins," "Champion." The personel of the band is as follows: Clarence P. Jones, piccolo; Edgar Campbell, clarinet; Sylvester Williams, clarinet; George Williams, solo cornet; Frank Debroite, solo cornet; William Triggs, cornet; Walter Lee, cornet; Alonzo Williams, first horn; W. A. Kelley, second horn; Johnny Long, third horn; Fred W. Simpson, Trombone; Wm. Hulett, trombone; Steve Adams, baritone; Wm. Israel, E flat bass; Jas Johnson, bass drum; Chas. Gilham, snare drum, J. A. Watts, cymbals. A glance at the above is sufficient to justify the Richards & Pringle's Minstrel Co. in claiming to have the finest minstrel cornet band in the world, bar none. We have about finished our tour of the Pacific coast and are headed your way. Greetings to all. The greatest of them all—Richards & Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels 33rd year of success. DALLAS, TEX. JOPLIN, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN CHE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Hendricks and daughter Nellie returned last Wednesday from Springfield, Mo., where they went to pay the last respects to the sister and friend, Mrs. Mary McCracken, who died in Joplin on January 28.…Miss Nora Cunningham passed through our city to Kansas City from Springfield, Mo., where she met our tutors for all players Iva McCunningham went to Bartlesville, Okla., last week, where she has secured a good position as a domestic in a good family.…Joplin will furnish two trophies for Mo. when she returns to Kansas City with all players with anasas city—Mosses. E. Writh H. Johnson.…Rev Calhoun, pastor of the Uni Baptist church, preached to a good audience Sunday night.…Rev. C. W. Newman, pastor of the church, preached to a fair sized audience Sunday.…C. W. Webster, pastor of the M. E. church, preached to a large congregation Sunday, Mr. M. Lowe, brother-in-law of G. W. Walker, pastor of the church, preached to the Freeman, lost his grandmother aged 110 years. He death was caused by a fall from which she never recovered. She was laid to rest in the family vault in Lauder, Mo., and found everything first class if you give them to the city. Fuller and Fuller, a musical from Cuba, known as the Famous Cuban Musical Duo, are showing at the Star Theater this week. You can go to go to the Alco. They are open for booking and address them in care of The Freeman after a week.…You can get The Freeman in Joplin by calling up Home phone $88 Blue, or call at 317 Main street, opposite the Comer Hotel. George W. Walker is the agent. COLUMBUS, O. Churches, Society and Theatrical Happenings by Our Correspondent. HENDERSON, KY. Doings of the Churches and Society. MT. VERNON. O. Special to THE FREEMAN DES MOINES, IOWA. Special to THE FREEMAN You can get The Freeman at 1308 W. Walnut street, when in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Mara Brewnat is the agent...Des Moines people are eager to engage the Smart Smape who plays he in February 16, 17 and 18...Mr. Glenn is laying off in Moines. The manager of private car. Mr. Johnson, the Des Moines player, would like to hear from the manager of some fast ball team. Address the colored Moines, Iowa, and Park who was with Prof. R. Roy Pope's Annex Band the later part of last season, is playing trap drums in Iowa. Whitfield and May, couple Address Charles O. Harding, Sole Agent, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois. LOS ANGELES. CAL. The St. Philip church benefit given by the Y. P. D. Club, under the direction of Mrs. E. Sanders, presented "Mr. Bab," a two-act comedy, January 20. The play was written by the author, and the stage waits. The attendance was good, considering the storm that raged. Wheaton's orchestra furnished some fine music. "The bigger the drama, the bigger the audience is," beckons favor received, though more less repellant at times, dealing as it does with the race question. We may appreciate the author's feeble attempt to exert control over the races. The play is not constructed for the Negro, and is only satisfactory to the white people because the hero (a Negro character) recedes from his social position, sacrificing his own life to help the Negro position allotted to our white brother. This with some good bits of acting proves a good finale. "The Y. M. C. A. management is not a bad thing," he says, "a new building ... Prof. Bynum, director of the/ A. M. E. choir, quietly donned the matrimonial yoke recently." The Chinese are celebrating their new year here, which is the beginning of the foot. "Get the Freeman from L. G. Egleston, $12 Maple avenue." The Pewees Pastime Theatre Athens, Ga., February 13th to March 4th. Visit Senate Theatre, Neatest and Most Polite Moving Picture House in the City. Your Patronage Solicited. Entire change of programme. Songs and pictures nightly. FRED LEWIS, Mgr. WANTED Performers in all lines. Auditorium Theatre, Clintz Moore, Manager, P. O. Box 213, Beaufort, South Carolina. SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzes selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write to-day for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC GOMPANY 5025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. Wheeler & Swords THEATRES PERFORMERS NOTE We want good acts at all times. Keep in touch with us for time at our and other Theaters. Let us know when wanting acts. Can arrange to book your house solid new acts at all times. Address L. T. SWORDS, Mgr. Chattanooga, Tenn. 94 $ \frac{1}{2} $ Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. L. H. REID. Prop. While in the city stop at the Reid House, the only first class house in the city. Caters to the sporting and theatrical professions. Prices reasonable. Strangers always made welcome. How Does Grand C The biggest, best and m To Performers We want good acts at all times and none too good for us to handle. No blanket contracts, but specific, equitable contracts issued for consecutive time as soon as we know your act. Address Charles O. Hard At the Houston Theatre, 914 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. The Two Sweets, Wiggins & Wiggins, Laura Smith, Marge Crosbys, for Mr. John Goodall, Southern Belle Stock Company. All performers write. Long session. ..RIGHT NOW.. 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. You Can Play From 4 to 6 Globe Theatre, J Two Shows Night State all in first le Frank Crowd, Ow Jackson WAN Snare Drum To double traps, orche round. This show m send prepaid wire as man, stating lowest s lars. Other musicians Richards and P WAN Good performers, ma lines, can find here a gagement and sure s days a year and never ored performers only people only. This is company, and you can make good. Have p have been here two y ets to people we know (Gulfort) Lofton, Laur The Sweets wire for t People's Theatre Palace Theatre Houston Can Play You From 4 to 6 weeks at the Theatre, Jacksonville Two Shows Nightly, No Matinee Write all in first letter. Write or Crowd, Owner and M Jacksonville, Fla. GANTEE The Drummer, S raps, orchestra, engag is show never closes d wire as per route i g lowest salary and for musicians and perfor and Pringle's GANTEE formers, male and fe ind here a long and and sure salary. W and never close. W formers only and work ly. This is a perma and you can stay as . Have people here here two years. W we know or know bofton, Laura Smith, Be wire for tickets. Ad s Theatre, e Theatre, Houston, Texas. WANTED! Snare Drummer, Street. To double traps, orchestra, engagement year round. This show never closes. Write or send prepaid wire as per route in The Freeman, stating lowest salary and all particulars. Other musicians and performers write Richards and Pringle's Minstrels. WANTED! Good performers, male and female, in all lines, can find here a long and pleasant engagement and sure salary. We work 365 days a year and never close. We work colored performers only and work to colored people only. This is a permanent Stock company, and you can stay as long as you make good. Have people here now who have been here two years. Will wire tickets to people we know or know of. Willie (Gulfort) Lofton, Laura Smith, Bessie Smith, The Sweets wire for tickets. Address People's Theatre, 211 Milam Street, Palace Theatre, 514 Milam Street, Houston, Texas. JOHN H. HARRIS His Honor Watch Th For Later A s This Str central Vaudeville most reliable Vaudeville Cir Honor the B atch The Freer or Later Announceme s Strike Haudeville Circu Haudeville Circuit in the M His Honor the Barber Watch The Freeman For Later Announcement BEAR THIS IN MIND We want only reliable managers and performers and will do business with no others. Our circuit is growing rapidly and we will have at least 50 houses within three months. ling, Sole Agent, 84 La Salle t, 84 La Salle Street, Chicago AY Your Act. se weeks at the Jacksonville, Fla. ently, No Matinees ter. Write or wire mer and Manager, ville, Fla. TED! mer, Street, stra, engagement year ever closes. Write or per route in The Free salary and all particu- and performers write ingle's Minstrels TED! le and female, in al long and pleasant en- salary. We work 365 close. We work colo and work to colored a permanent Stock in stay as long as you people here now who years. Will wire ticke or know of. Willie Smith, Bessie Smith kets. Address atre, 211 Milam Street atre, 514 Milam Street , Texas. Coming Soon To The Park THE SMART SET WITH S. H. Dudley AND AIDA OVERTON-WALKER AND 40—ASSOCIATE PLAYERS—40 IN THE Comedy Classic Creation the Barber e Freeman announcement Strike You? e Circuit Circuit in the Middle West. To Managers Why not ally yourself to a circuit which is thoroughly responsible and which is booking the cream of the vaudeville profession? All acts personally inspected and guaranteed. Write for full information. Street, Chicago, Illinois. 8 The Ayrres Bulletin DIMITIES FROM IRELAND Special Display This week in the booths used for the recent Cotton Show you may see all the Irish dimities received this spring. A lot of new ones arrived the latter part of last week. These are displayed as are those seen in the cotton show. Designs are variations in checks, stripes and floral patterns, these latter in Dresden and dainty effects. Grounds are regular dimity weave, cluster stripe, check and plaid effects. The showing is pretty and varied—probably more Irish dimities than you've ever seen in one collection. It is needless to comment upon the virtues of Irish dimities. You know their merits as well as we. Come and see them. A yard 25c and 29c. —Second floor. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOOIETY. H. A. Brown is improving. Mr. Will Pierce is quite sick. Miss Nellie Goins is on the sick list. Mrs. Robert Harper is able to be out again. Mrs. S. S. Haddex spent Sunday in Connerville. Mrs. Cora Tucker, of Miley avenue, is at her home. Mr. John Jackson, of Chicago, is in the city for week. Mrs. Minnie Wright, of Bowling Green, Ky., is in the city. Mrs. Harry Jackson is confined to her home with la gripe. Mr. Carey was buried from Allen Chapel Monday afternoon. Bain Langlois, North Indianaapolis, North Miami list. Mrs. Emma Clay left for Hot Springs, Ark. for her health. Miss Bertha Logan is rapidly improving, after several weeks' illness. Mrs. Luella Walden has returned from a week's visit with friends in Ohio. The Lotus Club will give a party at the Summer League, Wednesday evening. The Ladies' Auxiliary of Lincoln Hospital held a meeting Tuesday afternoon. All news must reach this office not later than Wednesday noon to insure insertion. Mr. Harvey Redd, of Boston, Mass., will visit a few days in the city next week. Miss Gertrude Ferris entertained the B. T. H. F. Whist Club Thursday afternoon. Mr. Theo. Britt, of Chicago, a noted singer, spent a few days in the city last week. The St. Phillip's Church will give a wiley party at the Dumas Club, Monday evening. Miss Grace Berry of Chicago, passed through the city, en route to Louisville, Ky., Monday. The Others Club gave a Valentine party at the residence of Mrs. Isora Brooks, Tuesday evening. Mr. Wilk's Adams, well known in running horse racing, was the city this week, from Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. Howell has returned to her home in Frankfort, Ind., after a week's visit with her brother, K. D. Miller. Miss Emelyne Collins, of West Tenth street, left Tuesday morning for Charleston, an indehinite stay. Mrs. Sylvia Gainey called to Jacksonville, Fla., by the death of her mother. She left Thursday morning. Little Miss Floeida Finley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Finley, is much better, and able to be out again. The funeral services of Mr. Finn were held Tuesday afternoon, after which the body was taken to the cemetery. Mrs. Virginia Crusius left for her home in Olean, N. Y., Monday evening, having spent a week with Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Furniss. Mrs. Armstrong, grandmother of Mrs. Gurley Brewer, and mother of Mrs. John McDonald, is suffering from a paralytic stroke. Mrs. Clara Easton Pickles, of Chicago, is in the city on account of the illness of her father, who is suffering from a paralytic stroke. The many friends of Mrs. A. H. Henderson and to know that she is improving, and hope she will soon be able to be out again. Mrs. Frances Carpenter, Sixteenth street, entertained in honor of her guest, Mrs. Luella King, of Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday evening. Mrs. Maggie Clark of Camp street, gave Valentine party Tuesday afternoon for a number of children, in honor of her little niece. Hereafter the communion services of the Second Baptist Church will be held the third Sunday, after evening preaching, instead of the afternoon. Mr. Chus. Simms, father of Mr. Thomas W. Simms died Tuesday night, at his residence, 4135 Cornell Street, Furnal from the house, 2, p.m. to day. The Ladies' Guild of St. Phillip's Episcopal Church will hold the last of their series of prize whistles parties Monday in the parlor of the Summer League. Mrs. Lewis Galey, of St. Paul, Minn., spent Sunday in the city with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Taylor, and left Monday for New Albany, for a week's stay with other visitors. Remember, when you read The Freeman you get all the latest news of colored race. Visit our news stand and buy a copy for five cents, or send in your subscription. The Semper Fidelis Club will give a Colonial whistle party at the Dumas Club, Thursday evening. February 23. Admission, 15 cents, will be charged and prizes given. Everybody is invited to attend. Mrs. Beatrice Lewis, in Roosevelt avenue, entertained. Thursday evening, at a five-course dinner, in honor of the birth of the beloved Bird, Brown. Twelve invited guests participated in making the evening an enjoyable one. Mrs. Louise Royall entertained the Frau Frau Club at a four-course dinner, Saturday afternoon. The first club prize was a Bird, second, Mrs. Harry Radcliffe, and the guest prize was by Mrs. Isora Brooks. Mrs. Harriet Craig, formerly of this city, now of Connerville, Ind., entertained at the Connerville Summer, Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Samuel S. Haddow of Indianapolis; Mr. William Simus, of Salma, S. C., and C. B. Young, of Cuba. Sixteen invited guests were present. Mrs. Mary James entertained at a dainty four-course inncheon, Wednesday afternoon. The color scheme was carried out in green and white. A large round Mrs. Ed Lindsey was hostess at a pretty Valentine party, Thursday of last week, in honor of the B. T. H. F. Whist Club. The decorations carrie out of the heart of the room, and were topped in hearts and Cupids. The favors and score cards were red and heart-shaped, and the confections were in similar designs and colors. The first prize was won by Miss Lottie Harris; second, Mrs. Eddie Bottom; booby, Mrs. Ethel Graves. NOTICE. Our collector will be around to you next week, so please be prepared to meet your bill. If you can't pay the full amount due, pay what you can. WE UNLOAD REMNANTS By offering a suit or overcoat made to order at $9.75. NEW LOCATION FOR HAIR STORE. Mrs. Millie Alexander, the hair dresser and beauty culturer, has moved from 222 to 233. She is now a larger and more conveniate t accommodations for her many customers. You will find the latest styles in all hair goods, and the latest attention given. Mall orders filled. THE CHRISTIAN INN ROOMS Are second to none. A first class place for first class people only. The rooms are lighted twih electricity. A large warm bathroom; velvet carpets, nice, fresh, clean beds; furnace heat; two reception halls; both phones; electric bells, the home privileges of a quiet Christian home. 103 N. Senate avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Call Main 8164, or New 2888, or come and inspect a home of comfort. NEW REMNANTS ADDED DAILY To the great remnant sale. All-wool suit or overcoat, made to order. $9.75. SINGER'S. 43 West Washington St. Rev. J. L. Thompson, Pastor. Sunday school. 9:30 a. m.; preaching. 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m.; prayer meeting. Wednesday, 8 p. m.; "Signing the Pledge," the drama, was quite a success. All enjoyed it. The pastor was called to Mt. Sterling, Kt. A. funeral of his mother-in-law, Mrs. D. A. Walker, wife of the presiding elder, Rev. D. A. Walker. Rev. H, W. Tat e,D. D., Pastor, 616 West Tenth Street. The grand rally which began last Sunday will be continued over to the 19th floor of the building, beginning the anniversary week, to the delight of all, left for Cincinnati Tuesday. The subjects for Sunday are: Morning, "The Grace of Confidence"; evening, "Pitting of the Owl"; Valentine social at Mrs. P. A. Tate's, 616 West Tenth street, Monday evening, was a success, under the auspices of the Cincinnati chapter. The fourth quarterly meeting for the conference year will be held Sunday, the 26th. Rev. D. E. Skelton, D. S., will preach at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. Rev. J. L. McGee, of Allen Chapel, will preach at 3 a. m. FLANNER GUILD. The Ladies' Board of Managers held a benefit social at the Guild, Saturday afternoon. Rev. Mrs. Cassile Jackson, of Peru, Ind. will spend a few days with her daughter, Mitt. It is hoped that a large number of girls will attend the sewing classes each Sat- tern, 2 to 4 o'clock. There are no charges. Mr. Douglas Carter is still improving. EDELWEISS MINING COMPANY INDORSED To the Readers of The Freeman: I believe that no form of investment can bring bigger profits. Personally, I have known Capt. Glascock, of the J. L. Glascock Company, since he was a very small boy. I knew his brother, Prof. H. Glascock, of the J. L. Glascock father, and they were all sturdy, honest, upright men, who thought more of their word when spoken than most men do of their body. Glascock is a director and officer of the Edelweiss Mining Company, and I am sure he would not place a share of it on saturn unless we knew it. I prove a smile makes me to泪. I think so well of the Edelweiss that I have a block of it myself, and recommend it to all my friends. Very truly, G. L. KNOX. P. S.-You will find the J. L. Glascock Company's advertisement of the Edelweiss mine in another column of this AVE ONE OF THESE REMNANTS Made into a suit or overcoat for $2.75. Regular $16.75 to $25 values. SINGER'S. 43 West Washington St. CHURCH, CLUB AND LODGE NEWS The services at the Second Baptist Church will begin every Sunday promptly in a 130' oclock's Sunday school in a very expensive condition under the leadership of the superintendent, Albert Johnson. The members of the church are divided into tribes for the purpose of raising funds toward the new program, which will begin than May 15. There will be a Live Bird social given by the Tribe of Judah, Monday evening. On Good Friday evening the choir will render a good musical program in the history of the Second Baptist Church. The children will render a splendid program. The baptism was held at Corinthian Church last Sunday afternoon, where a while remain, leaving a remainder of nine to be baptized in the near future. The church will distribute subscription books to solicit money. We hope to soon be back on the ground. We will up the Scripture and read Malachi 3:19. Samaritan Court, No. 37, met at Castle Hall Monday and held a reception in the Chapel of the Church of St. Joseph, Saddie B. Dungey, and as a token of love and appreciation she was presented with a real cut-glass 'bowl' and cream pitcher, which was quite a surprise to Rev. Burr, the noted evangelist, is conducting a very successful revival at Bethel Church Aid of Allen Chapel met with Mrs. America Thomas, 1119 Massachusetts avenue, this week. The Vomian's will meet with Mrs. Carson in West Palm Beach, Monday afternoon. The club will give a Colonial ball March 20. The Topaz Cluster was entertained by THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Mrs. Elizabeth Gibbs, on Blake street, Monday afternoon. The Young Girls' Club will meet with Miss Ellen Lewis, in Minerva street. Bethal Church met with Mrs. Lula Snoot, 721 Cali- china street, Tuesday afternoon. The Kenedia Whist Club will meet with Mrs. Laura Davis, in California street, at 4:30 a.m. afternoon the Elizabethtown Mill will meet Tuesday afternoon. All members are requested to be present. Business of importance. The Old Star Club will meet at the home of its president, Mrs. Sophia Butler, 1430 Mill street, Thursday afternoon. The Beautifying Club held a business meeting at the Dumas Club, Wednesday afternoon. The East End Needle Club met with Mrs. Laura Brooks, in Blake street, Friday afternoon. The Woman's Improvement Club met with Mrs. Susan Harper Thursday afternoon. REMNANT SALE. Suit or overcoat made to order, $9.75. SINGER'S. 43 West Washington St. SOUTH BEND, IND. The Unity Civic Club—The Owls. Special to THE FREEMAN. We are glad indeed to note the return of Mr. C. H. Bell, the hoot supreme leech on an extensive trip through an interest in the interest of the A. A. O. O. making a special trip to Savannah, Ga., but was called home at once on account of the serious illness of his wife. We are glad to have been able to spend much better. Mr. Nick Alston is also much better. We hope they will continue to improve. . . Miss Elva Bruce, who has been a friend of Mr. A. C. S. Holland has returned to his post at the Oliver Hotel, after a week's illness. . . Mr. A. Birkley is on the sick list this week. Mrs. C. wish him a speedy recovery Mrs. C. of ladies at a theater party at the Orpheum last week. I am pleased to note that Mr. D. W. Lee will be the new professor at the Central Dancing Academy and Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson, efficient captain of the Morning Watch, was taken seriously ill last Friday evening. February 10. He was a little improved at the beginning of the year, turned to his home in Thomasville, Ga., to work in the interest of the Afro-American Order of Owls. We wish Holt Wail- ter, the founder of the Library, corner Wailter, and Main stress, elected are as follows: Mrs. VoiLA Findley, president; Miss Medora Powell, first vice president; Mrs. A. C. Manning, second vice president; Mrs. J. H. Hutchinson, secre- tary; Mrs. Lola Grady, treasurer; Exe- cute committee: Mrs. Viola Findley, E. S. Findley, C. Mathews, Mrs. Jessie D. Morrison, Wright, Program committee; Mrs. Lola Grady, treasurer; Executive committee: Mrs. Viola Findley, E. S. Findley, C. Mathews, Mrs. Jessie D. Morrison, Wright, Program committee; Mrs. D. D. Fulmer, C. C. Catherine Ashbrooke, Mrs. Anna C. Manning, Mrs. Isabella Roberts, Charles Owens, Jr. YOUNGSTOWN, O. ...Mrs. P. A. Johnson entertained a number of her friends at dinner in honor of her husband. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Remus Duff, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, Miss Sallie Clark and Frank Johnson.....W. H. Johnson, of Hogue street, who has been sick for the past two weeks, is improving.....Mr. and Mrs. Julius Robert have been very ill, but are getting better. We have good news to their many friends, in this city. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudon's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatio Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R. P. Bloadau, dru- gist, Indianapolis, Ind. All kinds of Job Work done at THE FREEMAN cheaper than you can get it done anywhere else. And visiting of cards with cards and visiting cards, you call UP THE FREEMAN and let us know. Tele- phone number, New 2880. Mrs. Millie Alexander, hair dresser and manufacturer, carries to full line of Hair goods. Write or call 217 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis. Phone, Old Main 5958. The address of Alexander and Felix Webster, sons of Fanny Webster, address The Freeman, Indianapolis. TEACHERS WANTED. For Higher Branches, Dressmaking Commercial, of Christian character, or experience referred. Address, President Curry Institute, Urbana, O. WHEN IN SHELBYVILLE. IND.. Do not fail to call on Charles Robinson. 67. East Jackson street, where you will be able to see the fire department and billiard parlor and rooming house. Everything up to date. Rates reasonable. WANTED Good girl to learn hairdressing, weaving, switch making and help with housework. Good chance for right party. Mrs. F. Godley, 109½ East Main street, Brazil, Ind. WANTED An able and honest colored man to act as Agent, Salesman and Representative of a large Kentucky Liquor House, to take orders for Mail Order Shipments. Will pay good salary or commission and also expenses. A rare chance for the right man to get a good position and big money. Address DISTILLERY, P. O. Box 588, Louisville, Ky. IF YOU NEED MONEY come to us and get our RATES and TERMS easily. We can easily see why we are taking up loans every day from other companies. We loan money on our own or on your wagons and any other good chattel security. THE FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF OUR WEEKLY PAYMENTS. $ .50 a week pays a.... $ 10.00 .80 a week pays a.... 25.00 1.40 a week pays a.... 50.00 2.50 a week pays a.... 100.00 and all other amounts in the same proportion, and REMEMBER we take nothing out in advance LOANS made in all towns reached by interurban. Call, write or phone us. E. Market Street Loan Co., 205 Law Building. 134 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Champion Jack Johnson! And his golden smile was with us recently. His smile means success. He never hesitates. He takes advantage of every opportunity and he always wins. If in 1904 you had bought 1,000 shares of Temiskaming and Hudson Bay Mining stock it would have cost you $500. But you did not buy it. Another man did. This $500 has paid him $17,500 in dividends. He could sell his stock to-day for $110 a share, or $110,000, making him a profit of $127,000. We do not claim that the EDELWEISS MINE will give such enormous returns, but we do believe that it will pay dividends big enough to satisfy every stock holder. for us if we make money for those who trust their savings to us for investment; for we are Stockholders in the Edelweiss Mine and to earn dividends for ourselves we must earn them for you and the other share holders. Are You Ready to Let us Begin Making Your Money Work? If ro, send us a draft for the amount of stock you want in the Edelweiss and we will put it to work for you and you can show the man who hesitates how much he has lost. Were we in a position to take all the stock, not a share would be for sale. Hence we taking you in with us on the "Ground Floor," that we may work together. We are offering 50,000 shares of the treasury stock at $ 65 per share, either cash or payments. The property to day is a $1,000,000 property, but to insure big returns to the share holders in dividends, the company was incorporated for only $500,000. The Stock is Fully Paid and Non-Assessable. Engineer's report and prospectus will be sent prompt on application. It will cost you but a post card to obtain them Authorized Representatives Edelweiss Mining Co. 303-304 Indiana Pythian Bld., Indianapolis, Indiana. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR. IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINNY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET. FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU,WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES,SMALL SIZED BOTTLE,25* LARGE SIZED BOTTLE,50* THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST.DEPT. 57 CHICAGO,ILL. AGENTS WANTED. A Modern Hair Store Mrs. Millie Alexander, hair-dresser and man- ufacturer, carries a full line of Hair goods. Write or call 217 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. Phone Old. Main 6968. BAILEY'S CREAM METAL POLISH FOR POLISHING BRASS,COPPER,NICKEL,TIN,ALUMINUM,LEC MAINTENANCE OF THE CROWN MANUFACTURING CO. INDIANA,U.S.A. B. Belker's Meat Market Special for Saturday: Barrel Flour.....$5.30 24-lb. Sack Flour.....70c Dry salt bacon butts, lb.....10c Dry salt, extra, lb.....12 1-2c Country bacon, best, lb.....14c Good lard, lb.....10c Vessman's pure lard, lb.....12 1-2c Beef, all kinds steak, lb.....10c New tomatoes, 3-lb. cans 2 for 15c Corn, 2 cans.....15c Don't fail to attend this sale for great bargains. You Have the Chickens You Have the Chickens Let us help you make them profitable. Eggs for hatching: Incubators to hatch them; Brooders to raise the Chicks. Barred Rocks, the general service breed, 15 eggs, $1.25; 100 eggs $0.00. Rhode Island Reds will soon equal the Rocks, 15 eggs, $1.50; 100 eggs $7.00. Scratch Feed $1.75 per 100 lbs.; Beef Scraps $3.00 per 100; Charcoal, Grit, Shell Clarov Meal. Fresh, Green Cut Bone, 3½ per pound. Magic Egg Tester a wonder. Bring in your settings, we will test them free. By the way, don't forget we have Incubators with 32 years guarantee be hind them; self regulating, fire proof, will hatch every fertile egg. You will find us at 147 N. Del. St., Indianapolis. Main, 4637 New, 2099 Petaluma Incubator Co. We Supply the Household! OF EVERY WANT. Once Our Customer, Always One. Our prices are the convincing factors. We are out of the High Reent Districts. Get our prices on Furniture, Rugs and Carpets. Toleto Stoves and Ranges at lowest prices. We are the agents for them. F.W.& F.E.Griggs 616-618 E. Washington St. Just East of Liberty St. MILLS, Cor. East Wash. and Davidson Sts Phones. Old. Prospect. 870. New. 1771 K. You will gain by trading at BLOOM'S If you need money you will get it on your diamond or watch at lowest rates at BLOOM'S If you need a watch, diamond or anything in the jewelry line at lowest prices, get it at BLOOM'S If you need a good trunk, suit case or traveling bag at factory prices you will get it at You Have the Let us help you make them profitable. Have to hatch them: Brooders to Barred Rocks, the general service breed, 15 ea Island Reds will soon equal the Rocks, 15 ea Feed $1.75 per 100 lbs.; Beef Scraps $3.00 per Meal. Fresh, Green Cut Bone, 3½ per poultry. Bring in your settings, we will test them freely. By the way, don't forget we have Incubate them; self regulating, fire proof, will harm. You will find us at 147 N. D. Main, 4637 New, 2099 Petalum We Supply the OF EVERY WEEK Once Our Customers Our prices are the convincing factors. Districts. Get our prices on Furniture, Stoves and Ranges at lowest prices. F.W.&F.E. 616-618 E. Washington St. Just PEARL ROLLER MILLS FANCY ANCHOR FLOUR WM. ROUSE & SON INDIANAPOLIS, IND. BENIS INDIANAPOLIS MILLS, Cor. East Wash. Phones, Old. Prospect, 3270 We Mean Remit Your Delinquency And Save Unpleasant on Jack Jo with us recently. His smile means an advantage of every opportunity and he is a good stock to buy it. Another man did. This stock to-day for $110 a share, or $110. DELWEISS MINE will give such enormous enough to satisfy every stock holder. PEARL ROLLER MILLS FANCY PARENT ANCHOR FLOUR WM. ROUSE & SON INDIANAPOLIS, IND. DEM13 INDIANAPOLIS There is Money In It ose who trust their savings to us for invest Mine and to earn dividends for ourselves. Let us Begin Making Your of stock you want in the Edelweiss and we will much he has lost. Were we in a position to you in with us on the "Ground Floor," that we stock at $65 per share, either cash or paym returns to the share holders in dividends, the is Fully Paid and Non-Ass be sent prompt on application. It will cost you BLOOM'S 229 E. Washington Street. Phone, Main, 251. Chickens, s for hatching; Incubators are the Chicks. $1.25; 100 eggs $6.00. Rhode $1.50; 100 eggs $7.00. Scratch ; Charcoal, Grit, Shell Clovr Magic Egg Tester a wonder. rs with 82 years guarantee be every fertile egg. St., Indianapolis. Incubator Co. Household! ANT. Always One. e are out of the High Rent Rugs and Carpets. Toledo are the agents for them. Griggs ast of Liberty St. Cooks Can Not Go Wrong By giving it a TRIAL ASK FOR IT Insist UPON Getting It. AT ALL First Class Grocers, and Davidson Sts. w. 1771 K. n You! nt Account nt Litigation