The Freeman

Saturday, October 21, 1911

Indianapolis, Indiana

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Accept the agency for The Freeman in your city. Write today for our liberal terms. INDIANAPOLIS OCT 21 1911 PUBLIC LIBRARY THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXIV NUMBER 42 MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR JUSTICE J. M. HARLAN Two Act Drama Given at the A.M.E. Church-Hobble Skirt Comedy Presented to a Large Audience-Social News. Frankfort, Ky. At the First Baptist church Monday night a large crowd of citizens assembled to show respect to the deceased. This was the first time the Rev. Harlan in the United States. Rev. W. T. Silvey called the meeting to order. Lawyer R. L. Diggs was elected chairman, T. K. Robb secretary, and Dr. Roberts followed in Messrs. Ben Madison, Prof. W. H. Mayo, Rev. E. J. Jackson, Prof. J. Hathaway, Mr. Babbel Harvey, Rev. T. A. Thompson, Prof. E. Reed, Dr. Roberts, Prof. Diggs, Jones, W. L. Lamson, H. C. Russell, C. Collins, W. Lyons, Mrs. Laura Smith, Miss Mary S. Young, Dr. C. W. Anderer, Dr. Roberts, Diggs, Jones, Miss罗伯特, P. W. Williams, L. D. Smith, L. D. Williams, J. Wales. The following resolutions were drawn up: "Whereas, Death, the inexorable messenger of all mortality, who regards his death with great sadness, made his stealthy entrance into the porches of our highest judicial tribunal, the United States Supreme Court, and laid his key hand upon the stalwart form of one of Kentucky's most illustrious sons, the late Robert H. Marshall, john Marshall Harlan, who for over one-third of a century had rendered faithful and conspicuous service to his sounty and his fellow-men. "Resolved by the colored citizens of Frankfort, Ky., in mass meeting assembled. That in the death of Justice Harlan the nation has lost one of its loftiest and most patriotic citizens, the bench of its ablest and most brilliant humility and aggressive champions, the Christian church of its most earnest and devout zealots, and the great common people a most loyal, heroic, sympathetic and amiable friend. That as he was an advocate of justice to the humbleest citizen, his death comes to us as a race not only as a public loss, but as a genuine calamity, having in our judgment lost the best friend we have had on the supreme bench during the present generation. That we commend the life and career of this great personage as a lawyer, solicitor, man, jurist, patriot and Christian to be the best friend we have had on the supreme bench during the present generation. That we humble implore Him who is wise to err, too good to be unkind, the heart of the heart of the great President, the heart of the great exalted point as a successor to the venerable justice Harlan one who may be actuated by the same generous impulses and by the same exalted motives as allowed by the crowded life of this great jurist that has so suddenly been captured from us. Seer to these chambers where the mighty rest. Since their foundation came a nobler guest: Nor ever to the bowers of bliss conveyed A man's heart is a river spirit or a holter snade. "E. E. UNDERWOOD, "Chairman CHAIRMAN. "E. W. LANE, T. L. BROOKS, REV. W. T. SILVEY, REV. T. A. THOMPSON, S. H. WATWAY, D. E. REID, REV. E. J. JACKSON, W. H. MAYO." A series of articles will be published each week showing the progress of the ambitious young men and ladies of city life. Mr. George Martin, a progressive young man, who started in business not quite a year ago, with a deal of $6, cleaning, pressing and buying selling second-hand clothing, has progressed, and since that time his business has grown to such an extent that he has hired two new employees in which one of the best trade, both white and black, Mr. Martin is one of those progressive business men that is always at the post of man of his purchase in the office in which his business, which is worth over one hundred on the corner of Washington and common streets, next door to the $10,000 Fellow's building. A dandy two-act drama was given at M. E. church Wednesday night, Miss Carrie Johnson played the leading role. A large crowd was in attendance. Who's Who? and a "Hobble Skirt Suede" were given at the Corinthian Baptist church. Thursday night for the sunday of the church. A large crowd was in attendance. Mr. Spencer Mosby is very ill at his presidence. Miss Mary Powers has gone to Louis- sburg to spend the winter. Berv. G. E. Higgins, of Hickman Hill M.E. Church, spent a day in the city. Miss Rasy Johnson and Mr. Thomas Marshall, of Paintetown, were happily married October 13 at her mother's resi- dence on Second street, Rev. William Dudley officiating. The bride and groom took a short tour to Richmond, Ind.; Lexington and Louisville. Miss Mary L. Settles spent Sunday at the Blue Grass Park. Mr. Joe Hampton is very ill at his residence in Galt avenue. Miss Pattle Thompson, of Cincinnatt, is visiting Miss Edna Collins. Miss Mattle Miller has returned from Harrisburg after a pleasant visit. Mr. John Baxter, of Lexington, was in the city visiting friends recently. Mrs. Julia Dent is a little nervous after suffering a stroke of paralysis. Miss Marie Henry has returned from Indianapolis after a pleasant visit. Miss Mary Bell Thomas, of German-town, was in the city visiting friends. Miss Katie Bryant left for Sheebyville to escort little Miss Katie Ellis to the city. Mrs. Laura Sutten, who has been very ill with the la gripe, is able to be out again. Miss Lerma Edward, who has been in the city for a few days, left for Indianapolis. Mrs. Erna Howard and Alvia Russell took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Cassie Anderson. Mr. J. W. H. Thompson, of Louisville, was in the city, the guest of Miss Ella Jones. Mr. James Haley, of Fort Russell, Wyo., Troop D of the Ninth Cavalry, is visiting here. Master George Elson, Jr., better known as Chick Booker, visited the Blue Grass Park Sunday. Mrs. Elson is very ill at her residence on Logan street. Many friends call on her every day. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Clark, of Christianburg, were in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Harriet Roberson, of Cincinnati, was called to the city by the death of her sister, Mrs. Press Martin. Mrs. Emma Lewis and Mrs. Lizzie Rally, of Nicklesville, are in the city, the guests of Mrs. Mattie Small. Mrs. Susie Marshall and mother, Mrs. Blackburn, of Bagdad, were in the city the guests of Mrs. Mattie Mitchell. How soon will that gentleman from Versailles unite in bonds of matrimony with that former Frankfort girl who is now living in Chicago? Mrs. Mary Sneed Coad will give a festival at her residence on Second street for the benefit of the Corinthian Baptist church Saturday, October 21. Miss Mattie Gudge, a popular young lady in society, left for Atlanta, Ga., to spend the winter, and in other Southern States she will visit many of the winter resorts for her health. Prof. Saffel conducted the Shelby County Teachie Association meeting. A commemorative program was rendered the last night, and Mr. Hardin Tolbert was there to present "The Crisis." Mr. Mack H. Brown gave a dinner in honor of Miss Sarah Hall on Wilkerson street. The following were present: Alicia Tella Martin, Ethel Spencer, Messrs. R. and J. Hall, S. and J. Henry, E. Russell and Garrett Smith. The menu was served in three courses. Mrs. Ann Garrierell, of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Daisy Alexander, of Springfield, IL, left the church with their mother, Mrs. Richie. Many receptions were given in their honor and a standing invitation was presented them whenever they arrive in the city again. Many of the citizens were very much grieved over the death of Miss Ella Gains. She passed into the arms of the Almshouse. She was a member of the church of God, where she will enjoy all of the blessings of the other world. Miss Gains was a resident of Longlane avenue. DALLAS. TEXAS. Get Rid of the Professional Debt Dodgers, Character Destroyers and Race Talkers, Then Note the Change. Special to THE FREEMAN The closing of the Baptist state convention here Sunday night at New Hope Baptist church was the greatest ever held and the largest in attendance since its organization....You don't have to go to the fair to see the sights and canonize where our people are in large numbers and just behold....Mr. Dee Ware is on the lingering list and wrestling with bad health for several weeks....The remains of Mr. Thomas H. Walker of ever more health last Monday, accompanied by relatives and friends. All that was mortal gave way to answer to the high calling of the great Judge on High. Mr. Walker was known to many members of the community who had suffered on the down and out list and were trying to come back. His kind, battleful voice is stillted to never more battle here. He bade all to meet him beyond, because he was ready and only the St. Luke No. 1, Knights of Pythias lodge. For several years he served repeatedly as keeper of records and seal, until he just had to resign on account of his health. Many Dallasites mourn the loss of their beloved St. Luke hours. Mr. L. B. Williams, of Tulsa, Okla. spent several days visiting CO-OPERATION. WE'LL DO OUR BEST. $25 000 YOU RAISE IT UP TO $5000. OR MORE, AND WE WILL DO THE REST. 60,000 45,000 30,000 $15,000 0 6 DAYS A AMERICAN I WILL GIVE $2,5000. BUILDING WHO WILL RAISE $75,000. CORREA D. MCA MORRISON LTD. ... Thanks to the many readers here and elsewhere for congratulations on the stand taken against the paying for seats when Dr. Booker T. Washington was on the popular side and linging on the popular side for the rights of the masses, first, last and all the time. IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. The Christian Endeavor League Society Gives a Union Social at the C. P. Church on College St. By J. F. Morley. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Christian social of the Christian Endeavor ended Wednesday evening at the C. P. church, and was largely attended by many of the auxiliaries of the churches in the city. The social was one of the best of this kind ever given. Ices and cakes are served and hickory baskets by the W. Smith, pastor of Crook's Chapel, C. M. E. church, has closed a most successful year's work. He is no wattending the annual conference in Indianapolis, Ind., this week Ices, I. E. M. Moxley on the table, Mrs. W. Smith, speedy recovery.....Mrs. Carpenter, of Third street, is on the sick list.....Rev. Robert Mitchell, pastor of the State Street Baptist church, preached Sunday evening at Taylor's Chapel. A M. E. church was the occasion. The attendance was nice and the sermon was listened to with great interest.....Sunday, October 22. Rev. S. R. Reed will close his year's work for this conference year. The public is cordially invited to come and help with this effort to raise our conference claims. BATTLE CREEK, MICH Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Mary Roy Lard and Miss A. Mason were the guests of Miss Nettie Brown Friday evening....The wedding of the bride (Fleming) and Mr. John Pitman (Percy Henderson), which was solemnized at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening, October 10, at 8:30 p. m. The wedding party entered the church to the low, sweet treasure of the church. The attainment was a success financially, over $24.00 being cleared. Much credit is due MT. VERNON, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. A surprise birthday party was given Mrs. Annie Newman, October 11, at her residence, No. 7 Locust street. Twenty-six persons were present, including wasting in games, after which luncheon was served. She received quite a number of useful presents... Mrs. Geo. Keeys and Mrs. Floyd Walker have returned from Cincinnati, having visited the relatives... Mrs. Dane. Jones, Mrs. Annie Selley, Mrs. Belle McGee, Mrs. Stella Bradfield, Mrs. Beulah Jones, Mr. Frank Turner, Mr. Cooper Jackson and Mr. Sam Payne formed an automobile party which dance given by a club of the K. of P's. ...Mrs. Frank Stevens and Mrs. Geo. Guy are still on the sick list... Calvary Baptist church, South Mulberry street, Rev. A. A. Haupton, pastor, preached on Monday, October 16 at 8:30 a. m. James Gibson, superintendent, invites all to send their children... The Twentieth Century Club was entertained oMday afternoon, October 16, by Miss Ida Hackley at her residence, 306 North Horton street. The afternoon service was held at Viola Symons Par, after which the hostess served a delicious luncheon... Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church, Rev John Coleman, pastor; Sunday school at 9 a. m., Mr. A. H. Simmons, superintendent, Mornings subject, "One of the best preaching subjects," Reward of personal duty in the face of opposition. Everybody invited. HARRIMAN. TENN. On Saturday, October 14, 1911, there was a gran deception given in honor of Prof. J. A. Henry, grand master of Masons of the state of Tennessee, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Liggett, on Carter street. The rooms were tastefully decorated in green and yellow, and were artistic. The following ladies assisted the hostess: Mrs. M. J. Hawood, Mrs. Eva Houston and Mrs. Lawrence Smith. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. James Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Liggett, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Howard, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Smith, Miss Luella Braxton, Miss Nannie Laggatt, of Indianapolis; Mr. G. A. Liggett, and Mr. L. W. Jones. PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE SEVERAL NEW TEACHERS IN THE CITY SCHOOLS Interesting Series of Sermons by Rector Ferguson, of Our Merciful Savior Church-Racing Season Closed in Loulsville. By Lee L, Brown. (1006 West Chestnut Street.) LOUISVILE, KY., Special. Quite a number of teachers have been added during the past ten days. The following are among them: Lillian Parks, Eastern school; Miss Mary Wilson, Eastern night; Miss Eddie Lee, Malden Lane; Misses Emma Houston and Emma Lang, Thirteenth and Fourth schools; the principal of Central night school; Misses Nellie Hughes and Clara Edwards, Eighth Street; Miss Rebecca Guest, Wilson Street; Miss Alice Thomas, Portland night; Miss Annora Taylor, Sixteenth and Magazine Street, and Miss Lomora Gibson, Eastern school. The old historic church, "Quinn Chapel," which has stood for many years near the corner of Ninth and Walnut streets, will soon pass into history. The congregation has purchased a large building on Chestnut street, next to the colored Y. M. C. A., for a price of $17,000. The purchase of this property mean smuch for the colored citizens' tion. Tenth and Chestnut street is fast becoming the central business point of the colored citizens of Louisville, with the public library on the southwestern corner, the cover on the northwestern corner, within two squares of Chestnut street Methodist church, Central high school, new U. B. F. Hall, Peoples' drug store, C. B. Clay's tailor shop, Johnson & Hansberry's grocery, and many other colored business places. The members are very proud of their pastor, Rev, J. C. Anderson, who is a most excellent minister, ever ready to lead his flock into the right paths, a man who has given his entire attention to his church work. He is a deep student of the Bible, and he is well prepared to combat with the many vexing problems that so often confront a pastor. We wish that space would permit us to pay Rev. Anderson the tribute that he deserves. --- Large and interesting crowds have gathered at Our Merciful Saviour church for the past three weeks to listen to a series of sermons touching the vital issues of our people, by Rector LeRoy Ferguson. The sermons have been listened to with great interest. The rector has give the questions great study. During the past three months it seems that many of our minors are in contact with people that is from the great number of young people who throng places of amusement on Sunday nights and walk the streets filling up the Chill parlors, where intoxicating beverages are served. We have very important questions that should interest every one who is concerned in the general welfare of the Negroes of Louisville. He criticised severely parents who permit their children to go to places of amusement unattended; he dwelt at length on the school question of how some of our people have a habit of sending anonymous letters to the superintendent and members of the school board, that the members themselves have been sent to the school. He admonishe dte young men on account of the lack of courtesy towards our young girls, that very often this lack of courtesy was caused by the immodest wearing of apparel by our young ladies. Sunday morning regarding funerals and lodges. We hope that the ministers of all the churches will start a crusade against many of the evils that seem at the present time to take away from our boys and that the resty and self-respect that they should possess. . . . A new paper is about to be launched in Louisville. The editors of The Kentucky Reporter have moved their plant from Owensboro, Ky., to this city. The Berry brothers are the owners. The office will be located on Tenth street. . . . The fall races are over the scene has shifted to the old historic Latonia, near covington, Ky. The owners, trainers, stable boys and touts have, led up to the fall races, to make a strong effort to win back what they lost here in Louisville, and so it will continue until the season closes. In this era of the racing game the colored man wrote the rules, the writer remembers well when such men as Abe Perry, Isaac Murphy, Alonzo Clayton, Tiny Williams, Monk Overton, Johnny Johnson, Pike Barnes, Dow Allen, and many others stood supreme over the American turf, when the white lad's number was seldom hung up as a winner. The times have changed. Mm do no race for spoon-forks, but now few face a stood in the Blue Grass region as landmarks are no more. The great colored jockeys, many of them lie buried beneath the soil. The days of Ten Brook, Baldwin, Boldt and hundreds of others are now a matter of history. Racing in the great cities of Chicago and New York is a thing of the past. With the closing of the races in this city last week the bookmakers carried away millions of dollars, the things of the past, poor persons who will suffer when the farm falls for the want of the money lost on the ponies. Mr. Willie Gaines, of Midway, Ky., spent a few hours in the city Sunday, visiting friends. The Bannecker Reading Circle held a very interesting meeting in the lecture room of the colored branch library. Miss B. Madeline Carter, of Nashville, Tenn., was the honored guest of a theater party given last Thursday evening. The Normal Classes were highly entertained at a reception last week, which was given at the residence of Miss Mary Ellen Wilson. Mrs. Mary Buckner, of Lexington, Ky., who has been visiting Mrs. Jennie Broome has returned to her home in Chicago, after a delightful stay. There will be a grand Harvest party and Hallowe'en social at Odd Fellows' hall Monday night, October 30, for the benefit of Our Merciful Saviour church. The public schools were closed for a day last week in commemoration of Columbus day. Many of the teachers held special exercises in their class rooms the day before. Miss Ebrtha Green, of Noblesville, Ind., is visiting Miss Mary Bell Gray, of 940 Secession College, a charming young society belle who will receive her friends and old acquaintances at this address. Mrs. John Beavais, of Chicago, IL, passed through the city last Monday accompanying the body of her mother, Mrs. Tyler, who died in Chicago a few days ago. The funeral services were held at Buckner, Ky. Tuesday morning. The funeral services for Miss Thomasania Brown Davis, of 1423 West Chestnut street, were held last Sunday after the funeral services were a little more time. The services were conducted by the Watson undertaking establishment. A large number of representative women of Louisville were present at the Baptist Women's Missionary convention, which held a very important session at Stanford, Ky., last week. Mrs. Mamie Stewart is president of the organization. The organ was $2,000 for State University. . . . The Douglass Debating Club, composed of boys who are members of the Central high school, met I m the lecture room of the school on Friday afternoon; they have mapped out a schedule for esting meetings for the scholastic term. We understand that Mrs. Harris will organize a similar class among the high school girls. A tri to Pearl Street school and a visit to the class room of Miss Gertrude Evans is worth much to a visitor. She teaches in the public schools of Louisville. She is distinguished for her quiet way, diligence, accuracy, integrity and a conscientious discharge of her every responsibility in the school the exhibit work executed by her pupils was very excellent indeed. A most enjoyable surprise party was given to Miss Madeline Carter by Mr. Marsh, the teacher at their residence, 1215 West St. Catherine street. Quite a number of friends were present. Miss Carter, who is a student in the musical department of Fiskel University, and a sociist. She delighted the guests by playing several choice selections. She left Monday for Fiskel University, to resume her studies in music. The school of stenography, mentioned in this column several weeks ago, is about to announce the date of opening, and the next month. Quite a number of applications have been received. All persons who have sent in their names and have not received replies should write again. Applications blanks with full information are mailed upon request by addressing Lee L. Brown, 1006 West Chestnut st. --- The greatest evils besetting Louisville, in the opinion of men high in the community, were pointed out in an interesting sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. W. J. Brownday Baptist church, last week. The following, which might be of great interest to our readers, is the list given: joy, goodness, second charm, kindness; fear, gloom, fourth; viciousness, laziness. In order to counteract these evils people of Louisville are urged by leaders in the Men's Religious Forward Movement to acquire the following charm, gloom, kindness, veracity, moral courage, kindness, cheerfulness and gratitude. * * * Mrs. Amanda Cabell, of Henderson, Ky., department councilor of the Ladies of the G. A. R. for Kentucky and Tennessee, has started on her tour of Kentucky who is a very enthusiastic and patriotic woman, was the first department president. Under her supervision the order has grown very large. NI the city of poulsville has been the home of some of the best women in the city. The names are the Martin Delaney, Roussause and Amdison. Brown Circles. The Madison Brown will give a grand entertainment for the benefit of the students. T Hall December 4. Mrs. Viola Cabel Gowdy, department president, of Henderson, Ky., has been extended a special invitation to be present and deliver an address. The Cabel is the daughter of Amanda Cabell, a most excellent scholar and accomplished musician. She served for a number of years as teacher in the Douglass High School of Henderson, was the wife of the late Dr. Clarence Cabell, a medical doctor of the Pythian lodge, who died a few months ago in Texas. 2 HAVANA SMOKERS AND CIGARS A. B. J. ANDREW WILLIAMS President and Mgr. Williams Cigar Company 1108-1111 Scott St. Tampa Fl. Our prices are in accord with all manufacturers. The question, what? Not how cheap, but how good. We promise nothing, but guarantee everything. Our quoted prices are 25 to 30 per cent cheaper, than quoted by jobbers. Discounts wanted everywhere. Send 2 cents for price list and partners. Our best cigar is B. L. W. $1.75 per hundred. We pay express charges on all orders over $100. 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Watches, Jewelry and Diamond RATES REASONABLE. 58 MONUMENT PLACE. (OLD STAR BUILDING) EVERY LADY READ THIS. Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Lecurorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. It is a simple, harmless lotion that can be prepared by any one having the recipe. I will send it FREE to every suffering sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping me. I send it FREE. $^2$ Address Mrs. A. B. Huwan. South Bend, Ind. THE FREEMAN Can be found each week at the Northern Star Dining Room, Jamison and Jamison, proprietors, 78 E. Long street, Columbus, AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL Secretary MacVeagh is Being Warmly Commended. LIEUT. TOOMEY RECEIVES PROMOTION Amphion Glee Club gives Concert at Howard Theatre—Mrs. Lomax, Under Death Sentance, is Critically Ill. Thompson's National News Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C., Special Secretary MacVeagh is still being warmly commended for his generosity in retaining the three colored architects on the floor of the Treasury Department, of money in hand placed them on the list for dismissal. The broad-minded head of the Treasury Department knows the handcaps under which the colored man aides work, and knows no work that is above the ordinary. More Negroes are employed at high salaries under Mr. MacVeagh than under any other color. Negroes no man by his color. Competency and identity are his only tests for recognition. Lieut. R. E. S. Toomey, a poet of note and an attorney at law, has been given a substantial promotion in the office of the Auditor for the Post Office Department. Lieut. Toomey served with credit in the American war and hails from Tennessee. --- The Amphion Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. J. Henry Lewis, gave a fine concert Sunday evening at the New Howard Theater. The house was crowded, and the audience was filled with this entertainment, and each gave an excellent account of himself. The selections "Annie Laurie," "Southern Melodies," and Good Night, were exceptionally well received. Prof. J. Henry Lewis, the musician and a producer, as well, is making arrangements to put on a popular opera in the spring, "Robin Hood," "Pimperel" "The Rake," and the Bohemian Glove, both beloved and "The Pirates of Penzance" may be repeated. Mrs. Mattie E. Lomax, sentenced to be handed over to the president, killed her husband last December, is certain all tuberculosis, and may not live until the date set for her execution. Argument is being made for a new trial. In all probability, the president will commute the sentence to prison. If the courts fail to grant a rehearing of the case, Public sentiment is very much averse to hanging a woman at the national capital. The Tuskegee Club is to be revived, Counsellor J. Louis Taylor is president of the organization. William B. Harris has been elected District Grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F. of the District of Columbia. There are about thirty subordinate lodges in this jurisdiction. The census office force is feeling chesty. There will be no more removals between now and the first of the new year. The colored clerks are faring very handsomely under Director Durand. Mr. Omer Sanders, of Indianapolis, son of the well-known manufacturer, Mr. H. L. Sanders, has matriculated in the commercial department at Howard University. He will specialize in commercial law. In the event of a vacancy on the board of education, the name of Dr. C. W. Childs, a public-spirited citizen of experience and breadth of judgment, will be presented by his friends for consideration. --- Howard University opened on the 27th ult., with an enrollment of over 1,500 students, enplaning a significant increase in the enrollment of previous years. More room is needed and additional teachers will have to be provided. Tial Holmes, instructor in mathematics in the M Street High School, whose pay for eight months service as a teacher in Latin last year was held up by the District Auditor, was recently given a check for the $8.50 due film. Rev. I. N. Rose, pastor of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, and Dr. John Hurst, floridian security officer, met with A. M. E. ministers, who went to Baltimore Tuesday to attend the funeral of the late Bishop J. A. Handy. Counsellor L. Melendez Kings preparing to establish a new fraternity called "The Order of Malachites." It will not only "take care of the sick and bury the dead" of its members by enabling them to carry their grievances to the courts. The case of Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce is in statuo quo. There is no doubt as to his retention at the head of the colored public schools. The education will acquiesce cheerfully in the findings of Superintendent Davidson. Mr. W. T. Menard formerly of the Government Prison office, is now in charge of the job department of the Palisade Press at Yonkers, N. Y., in addition to his duties on the Standard Journal, the voice of the colored citizens of Yonkers and New Rochelle. General Menos, the new Haitian Minister to the United States, comes on the 15th. Dr. John Hurst, who is well-acquainted with the youngborn diplomat and a statesman of quality, H. Pauleus Sannon, the retiring Minister, has gone to Paris for an extended stay. Gen. Andrew S. Burt, formerly commander of the 25th Infantry, is at present the favorite candidate for delegate to the next republican national convention. No colored running-mate is mentioned as yet. Dr. Wilder may enter the race Dr. Wilder is an original Taft man, and is immensely popular. President Taft's tour of the West is being watched with interest. There seems to be no "enemy's country" as far as he is concerned. He has more experience than any of the "pop-gun" tariff laws were in accord with safety and sanity. He has saved the business situation. Local sentiment among the members of the G. U. O. of O. F., favors the election of B. J. Davis, of Georgia, as the National Grand Master. Former Grand Master and now Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. W. L. Houston, will probably succeed Editor Davis as Chief Justice of the Court. . . . Dr. W. H. Davis, official stenographer of the National Negro Business League, is as busy as a hive of bees compiling information about the organization at Little Rock, Ark. It will be one of the fullest and most interesting volumes of the entire series of reports, beginning at Boston in 1900. The True Reformers are coming royally to the rescue of Grand Master W. R. Griffin and Deputy Floyd Ross. Messrs. Jones and Ross are among the Richmond course of Dr. Jones who claims damages in the sum of $10,000, because of alleged utterances by the former, implicating Dr. Jones in the escape of R. T. Hill, the defaulting cashier of the True Reformers' Bank. The colored people of the nation are not overlooking the fact that it was President Taft that the colored schools of the District of Columbia are getting their rightful share of the Congressional appropriations this year. White and black are the two groups according to population. The colored schools will be allowed approximately $1,000,000. Dr. Arthur M. Brown, of Birmingham, Ala., a leading surgeon of the South, regardless of color, will be liberally supported by his will. (The national Medical Association) U.S. war THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. through the eloquent presentation of the beauties of Tuskegee Institute and his praise of the hospitality of Dr. Booker T. Washington, that the 1912 meeting of the A. is to be held at picturesque Tuskegee. N. B. Marshall, well-known by reason of his connection with the Brownville case as legal adviser for the discharged soldiers, is in the city. He is now a suc- cessor in the New York City, and is a member of the board of publicity of the National Negro Independent League. It is said that Mr. Marshall is a receptive candidate for the office of assistant superintendent of the Washington schools. . . . At last accounts Public Printer Donnelly is "sitting tight" on the case of John Moore, the colored bricklayer whom the civil service commission is competent to have him being say "Nay, nay, Pauline." It is found that Mr. Donnelly is a man of backbone, and that the United States government—and not the labor unions—is running the great government printing office. Mr. E. Smyth Jones, remembered the nation over by reason of his novel experience in a Boston jail last year, when he converted a judge by the excellence of his work. He has placed on the market a neat volume called "The Sylvan Cabin," embracing among other good things, his famous "Ode to Ethiopia." Mr. Jones is a native of Mississippi, and is selling his book to raise money to complete his education at Harvard. . . . The Atalanta Independent is calling upon Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Record-keeping officer, half of the election of Col. Henry S. Jackson, postmaster at Atlanta, as national committeeman for the State of Georgia. The committee is not known to your correspondent, but there is a strong feeling that Col. Johnson is not held by the objection held down by Col. Judson W. Owens. The Negro represents 95 per cent of the republican party in Georgia. Why not a competent, experienced and aggressive national committeeman, Brother Davis? --- The colored papers are winning commendation from every side for the very first time. The Jackson's convincing and illuminating series of articles on "The Man Farthest Down." Thousands who did not get to see the event, who look, are now setting the matter in a convenient form through their own race papers, and many are preserving them in their archives. The articles are worthy of a careful reading. They show very plainly that the Negro in America is not "the man farthest down" when the world's account is balanced. *** The deal by which Mr. Andrew J. Thomas takes over the New Howard theater for a term of ten years has been consummated to the satisfaction of concert concessions. The management will open with high-class vaudeville and moving pictures on the 23rd. Road shows of the Smart Set and Block Patti caliber will be played when available. Some are the Samba Girls attractions extant are the Samba Girls attraction Walker, the Georgia Camper, Ten Dark Knights, Nettie Glenn, the Griffin Sisters, Cooper's "Fun in a Barber Shop," Abbie Mitchell and other top talent. The theater is the finest theater in the country for colored patrons, and Mr. Thomas is to be congratulated upon his business sagacity and course in getting it in the race. I am hope it will be liberally reported. The lease calls for an annual rental of $7,200, or $600 per month. MISS INEZ EMILY MOORE WEDDED TO DR. JAMES H. REDD OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. GREENSBORO, N. C.—One of the most brilliant weddings of the season occurred Wednesday night, September 20 at 8 o'clock, when Miss Inez Emily Bride, of Dr. James H. Redd, of Minneapolis, Minn., in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives from home and abroad. She took place at the residence of the bride's father, Prof. Chas H. Moore, who for many years was vice president of the A. and M. College and director of the academic department, but for the past four years has been national president of the National Negro Business League. The beautiful bungalow of Professor Moore was artistically decorated in honor of the event. The parlor, where beauty was performed, was made beautiful in a color scheme of white and green. Special music had been arranged for the occasion under the direction of Mrs. Anna L. Bullock, instructor of music at Bemidji City High School. The Rev. W. H. Golter, D. D., president of Livingstone College, Sallisbury, N. C. who also married the parents of the bride, united in a most impressive manner, happy couple with the beautiful symphony of the Methodist Episcopal Church. MT. VERNON, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN The members of the Elite Club were entertained Thursday evening by Miss Leora Walker, at her residence, 911 W. Front street. The following officers were entertained: Insuring year Mabel Hawkins, presiding officer Harriet Casey, vice-president; Miss C. Westbrook, secretary; Miss Blanche Hoagland, assistant secretary; Miss Leora Walker, reporter. After business a real dainty luncheon was served, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, presiding officer, cust street, Normal, ill, entertained at a 7 o'clock dinner. Monday evening, in honor of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith, of Chicago, who are visiting at the home of the latter's mother, Mrs. Green. After business a luncheon was served, which all enjoyed. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. Smith, Dr. and Mrs. E. G. Covington, Mr. and Mrs. Pearle Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lashy, Mr. C. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Duff.... Dr. and Mrs. Smith will leave soon for the former's health. All their friends wish them a pleasant winter and the doctor a speedy recovery.... Dr. and Mrs. A. Covington entertained at a dinner at 7:30, at their residence at 410 E. Street, where guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Filmore Headley, Mr. and Mrs. Pearle An- derson, Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Smith, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lashily, and Mr. Cornelius E. Jackson. The menu served consisted of cream of tomatoes, broiled spring chicken, cream dressing, oyster patties, green peas, baked sweet potatoes, creamed white potatoes, lobster salad, Regort cheese and cabbage, potato salad and cabbage. .Miss Blanche Hoagland spent Tuesday at the fair in Springfield. Buy a Jewel and Save Fuel If everybody knew the advantage of— Jewel Heaters Few Others Would Be Sold Because they are superior heaters in every respect. They burn the heavy smoke and soot of soft coal, thereby con- suming less coal and giving more heat. We sell heaters ranging in price from $9 to $30 CREDIT EXTENDED L. D. Tyler & Co. 35-37-39 North Capitol Ave. (Just Around The Corner) Agents for the Big 3 Vacuum Washer. Two weeks free trial NATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL GETS PREMIUM. Washington D. C. Washington, The Appalachian Express, a mammoth presentation of Southern progress, held annually at Knoxville, Tenn., has just closed. The exposition is the work of the best white men and women of the South. This year they extended an invitation to the public to deliver a special address and so anxious were they that she attend, that they had their special representative at Pittsburg, Pa., to insist upon her coming. Miss Burroughs had to decline because she is a new building at Lincoln Heights and had to be on the grounds to arrange for the details of the work, under construction. She was also asked to send an exhibition of the work done by the school. She comes to know that the institution news comes that the institution received one of the best premiums offered for fine work. We may say what we will about merit and prejudice, but the individuals who do the work we are given the prize, even by Southern whites. The Training School is in its infancy but we are sure of the quality of the work done in the sewing and fine arts department, when the school is able to manage the management of the Appalachian exposition. McCOMB CITY, MISS. BEFORE USING Lowered Her Head In Grief O God, have mercy while we pray, Do not leave us unarmed in day. Do not leave us in distress. Give peace to every troubled breast. Look, O Lord, from on high. Spread peace among us else we die. We are Thy people, in Thy care— Speak peace that we no longer fear. The best white people are doing all they can to restore quiet in the town. Men are walking about today who have been employed for thirty years if death he broke the family chain. Miss Bessie Blain left for school last Monday. ...Mr. Sam Horner is home again. ...We sympathize with her. ...We nature. ...Estelle Lowe is home again from Chicago. ...Prof. A. W. Jones thanks Mrs. Ben Maris for the trip to Chicago. ...Prof. A. W. Jones meeting was held at Ross Hill last Sunday. There were about 2,000 people on the grounds. ...Mrs. Lillie Wenston has returned home again. She reports a year ago that her own race paper so as to know what is going on. We ask every young man and woman to read The Freeman. It is at your door for 5 cents a copy or a year. See Prof. A. W. Jones in regard to it. He will gladly get it for you. Is Your Hair Short? Have you Tetter Eczema ? Does yonr Scalp Itch ? Have you More than a Normal Amount of Dandruff ? SHERMAN TEXAS Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Henry D. Tayler, proprietor of the museum, received his oyster marlor. The Freeman on sale. The death of Mr. Chas. H. Stone, one of Texas' most prominent citizens, caused by a stroke of paralysis, was a shock to the entire State. Mr. Stone was grandfather of the late Texas, Knight Templar, and worshipful master of Polar Star Lodge No. 33, F. and A. M. He. He was prominent in the C. M. E. Church, and one of the managers of the People's Hospital for the burial of his father. His funeral was conducted by South Sherman C. M. E. Church, of which he was a member, by Rev. W. J. Henderson, P. C. The funeral procession was the largest ever seen in Sherman. He was vilely hooded, headed by the Mason Silver Cornet Band, followed by lodges and carriages. If so write for MME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER which Postively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling out and Starts it at once to Growing. These Remedies are Manufactured only by THE WALKER MFG. CO. 638 N. WEST ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. A Six Weeks' Trial Treatment sent to any Address by Mail for $1.70 Make all Money Orders Payable to Mme. C. J. Walker. Send Stamps for Replies. AGENTS WANTED. Write for Terms Agents. MINEOLA. TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. The great State Fair of Texas will open October 14 and continue for two weeks. This promises to be the best fair Dallas has ever had....Hon. Booker T. Washington, Jr. of Lincoln has walked. Dave Bradley has bought a good farm two miles south of Mineola....The Herron family has moved to Chicago, IL, and is doing well. The people were not worried about water issues. The Freeman is always on time, so give your order to the agent. HAVE a splendid plot of ground suitable for such a purpose, situated as follows: Bounded on the north by the C., H. & D. R. R.; on the south and east by Burgess and Ritter avenues, and on the west by Butler avenue. There are several acres to be disposed of. Would like to talk the matter over with you. LEXINGTON, KY. Mrs. Virginia B. Emory, of Flanner Guild, Indianapolis, Graduate from Riley Deaconess School, Not Gamble. A full block of lots in Irvington at astonishingly low prices. A good, level lot on Hiwaina street at $300. Editor The Freeman: Please make this correction through your paper. Mrs. Virginia B. Emory, a graduate deaconess from our school, has been named as matron for Flanner the appointment. But the reporter that wrote up the matter made a mistake to her alma mater. The report says she graduated from the Gamble Deaconess College of Commerce, and graduated from the Riley Deaconess Training School, and not from Gamble. It is so shown on our books, also in book of W. H. M. Society. She does not appear to be a matron to anyone by the change, but it is a matter of history and must be corrected. These are business investments worthy of your immediate consideration. Call or write 1127 State Life Building, Indianapolis, Ind. Old, Main, 3207 - PHONES - Now, 4027 B W. H. RILEY. 350 Deweese Street. Special to THE FREEMAN MAGIC PATENT APPLICATOR TOP AS, N. SHELTON, LUCAS B WILLIS New 3058 Phones—Old, Main, 4694. Shelton & Willis, (Licensed Embalmers) UNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant. Lowest Prices. 418 Indiana Ave. Open all Night The New Guy M. GUY, Proprietor First Class Accommodations. 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The old one is too small for the growing congregation....Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have moved to our city from Delavan to organize a Young Peoples' Bible Class with twenty-five members. Henry De Vine is instructor....Quarterly meeting Church. Rev. E. G. Jackson is presiding elder. He will be glad to see you....Rev. J. D. Peterson, B. D., has been returned for the third year to the A. M. Church. He was gladly received by the people. In whose estimation he stands highly. BILOXI, MISS. In Honor of Mrs. Eva Glande. By J. Lee. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Glande, who has been on a visit to her home, W. H. Powell, left Friday for her home in Scranton, Miss. She was given a very nice time during her visit....The fish fry Thursday night with Mrs. W. H. Powell in honor of Mrs. Eva Glande was one of the most delightful affairs of the week. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Pickens, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Powell, Thomas Rankins, W. H. Johnson, Flax Williams and many others....W. H. Powell is in New Orleans on business. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Spears left Sunday for Mobile....Missus Anna Bell Oliver, Sunday for New Orleans....Missus Manie Oliver is in New Orleans on a visit. The ball and cake walk Monday night given by Messrs. Nelson and Johnson was a great success. There were two Alexander and Rhoe and Alexander. It was won by Taylor and Alexander. BILOXI, MISS. By J. Lee. Special to THE FREEMAN. The concert given by Walter Johnson and R. Nelson, Wednesday night, was successful. Quite a number of people attended. He indulged in until a late hour. Mrs. Charles Lucky has moved back to Gulfport. Mr. Richard Gerard and wife reopened the day from Mobile. Mr. Brown left last week for California. Many of our summer visitors are leaving for their respective homes. Misses Beatrice Woods and Mattle Readman, of Memphis, Tenn., made a flying visit to Birmingham for May Davis. Mr. Sy Spriggs is in Blioxi for the winter. Mr. D. Johnson returned from a visit to New Orleans. Mr. Eugene Moore left Thursday for Mobile. Percy Young is on the sick list. ORLANDO (FLA.) NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Williams departed last week for Washington, D. C....Our city will soon have another colored business house that will throw open its doors to students. Mrs. Williams will be interested, and the capital is $1,000. The business will be located on Lafayette street....Dr. B. C. Cox is spending a day at the grocery store to change the changes in business: the grocery of N. F. Dally will hereafter be known as the Watson Grocery Company, N. F. Dally and S. Spencer proprietors. They will be working on the grocery line....Miss Madie Montgomery departed Tuesday for Jackson College, at Jackson, Miss....A supper was given at the last Church last Thursday night order help raise money to repair the church. LOUISIANA. MO. Special to THE FREEMAN Uncle Henry Coleman died at his home on South Carolina street, October 2nd. He was 84 years old, him. We extend sympathy to the be-reaed ones. Mr. Coleman was ninety and five years old. Watts, o ten-pound baby boy, October 6. .Rev. Braxton, of Colorado, stopped off here and preached last Sunday night. Louis. He is looking after the old re- tired preachers, trying to raise money to build them a home...Rev. Oakis is attending conference in St. Louis this week...Mr. D. Forgy and Miss Bennice Clark are deeply married by Judge Armstrong October 14. I wish this young couple much success. LITERARY NOTE. KEEPING EDITOR LEWEY "ON THE JOB." The National Negro Press Association did well to retain Editor M. M. Lewey as president of boys in the trenches" closely around him—National Union, Washington, D. C. LADIES VOLUNTEER — PUBLICLY GIVE THIS LADY, MADAME Mc- NAIRDEE, THE PRAISE. For she is certainly worthy of praise that she has done for our homes. May God bless her and her days be long on earth. We pray. **Testimonials.** To Whom It May Concern: I am a married woman and have been for ten years. 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Do you blame me for saying she is a power unknown, to help those who seek her aid? I am now doing business for myself and making good. I have done this for four months, and shall always divide my last dime with her. I am her friend at all times. Thousands are flocking to see this wonderful lady daily. Her powerful consultation when heeded has sent sunshine to the homes of all who called. Don't put off, but call at once. If you wish to enquire about the services of the enforced by all the press, teachers, preachers, lawyers and doctors, and come well recommended by four of the leading lodges, the S. M. T., United Order of True Church, the Christianian court. The church society of the Christian, known by the name of United Sisters of Charity of the Missionary Church, and loved by all. God has endowed her with an unspeakable blessing to aid human humanity. She has all seemed of her. She wants to hear from all that are in trouble or distress. dress MADAM McNAIRDEE, 1107 N. 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Seca Sarda “Rescouabls docount for long timesnd gpace. Reading notices 10c per line. Special ‘rates on “write ups.” Jats sntcosat cleermacen” “ Tmaaavetn GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER, All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, ew Phone 2SSO. SATURDAY, OCT. 21, 1911. One will have to be exceedingly good looking if he expects a flattering pic. ture from one of the “while you wait” shops. The La Follette boom is launched. Now, if it doesn’t prove as one of those Count Zeplin’s dirigibies. If all of those 200,000,000 and more Chinese get that “E Pluribus Unum” feeling, there'll be something doing in Chinaland. The weather is most considerate. It means a little more time to fix up for winter's run of ninety or a hundred days, making one like it whether or not. ; ‘The Republicans are offering a most excellent line of candidates for Gov- ernor—Charles W. Fairbanks, J. Frank Hanly, Chas. A. Bookwalter, Hugh Th. ‘Miller, William L. Taylor, James P. Goodrich, and then some. Bishop C. H. Phillips, of the C. M. B. Chureh, is in the city. ‘The annual conference of his church is in session. Bishop Phillips is presiding. He has Just returned from Canada, where he ‘attended the Ecumenical Conference. The great Panama-Pacific Interna. tional Exposition has been touched into being. President Taft had the pleasure of turning the first spadeful of earth that marks the beginning of the exhibition, which will be built in celebration of the greatest feat of the century—the Panama canal. A white settler in South Africa shot a native because he stole a sheep. ‘The settler owned up most promptly. The jury of white peers just as promptly acquitted him, However, it did not turn out as was expected. The settler was ordered out of the country. This was a wholesome lesson, but there is danger of it getting too thick. Couldn’t very well deport a whole mob. ‘The mayor's effort to break down the unreasonable restraint of trade is having a wholesome effect, whether he stays a long or short while in the busi ness of buying and selling potatoes All of us are prompt to cry down the big combines that have the reputation of “holding up,” but many of us for get all about it when we get in a po sition to do a little squeezing our selves. The cost of food has been ex tortionate, making it impossible for the small wage workers to provide for the very essentials of the table. Mr. Shank, who is from the rank and file has boldly asserted the poor man’s right to have a few dollars in his pock ets or elsewhere, over and above table expenses, “Virtue is a vague term. It means different things in different ages and in diverse parts of the world. The old Greeks were commended for sacri- ficing their daughters to the gods. In certain sayage communities the man ‘who buries his old mother alive is not felt to lose caste among his fellows. In China the mother who intrusts her baby girl to the mercy of the river is not judged less amiable by her friends, nor is the man who eats his enemy considered a reprobate by his tribes: men. In our own country, the people who burn Negroes at the stake are not considered reprobates by the peo- ple among whom they live.”—The Christian Register. ‘So we have kept on until we are in a most unenviable class. We affect ta ‘be horrified at the barbaric doings of what we choose to call outlandish peo ples, when they have as good reason to be astounded at us, who have all the wisdom and the understanding. Among those prominently men- tioned for Governor of the State of In- diana are Charles W. Fairbanks, J. Frank Hanly, William L. Taylor, Hugh Th. Miller, Charles A. Bookwalter and James P. Goodrich. The Republican editors at South Bend, Ind., voted Hugh Th. Miller, former Lieutenant Governor, the first choice. William L. Taylor, former Attorney General of the State, was the second preference. All of the candidates are men of dis- tinction and are highly esteemed gen- erally. Charles W. Fairbanks, whose mame was mentioned as a compliment to him, was Vice President. of the United States with Theodore Roose- velt.. Charles A. Bookwalter is an ex-Mayor of the city of Indianapolis. He is a well-known party worker. J. Frank Hanly, ex-Governor, is known for his decided temperance views. James P. Goodrich, former chairman of the State Republican committee, is considered a successful campaign man- ager. THE Y. M. C. A. CAMPAIGN. ‘The movement for a greater Y. M. ©. A. building for the colored young men of this city is making rapid head- way. Substantial support has already been given by two well-known white citizens of Indianapolis. Carl G. Fish- er, automobile dealer, gives $10,000, and Arthur Jordan $5,000, making a fine showing of $15,000 at the very out. set. ‘The campaign is just beginning among the colored people; doubtless they will be inspired by the liberal of fering of the two white gentlemen, and raise the comparatively small amount expected of them. The managers of the colored folks’ end of the campaign expect to exceed $15,000, the amount apportioned to them to raise of the $100,000. They think that it is their duty to raise $25,000, and are working to that end. The white citizens have just begun to take notice, and it is thought that the remainder of the sum required will be raised in a very short while. Of the $100,000, the Jewish _ philanthro. pist, Rosenwald, of Chicago, has ten- dered $25,000, based on the forthcom- ‘ing of $75,000. The white Y. M. C. A. and white citizens generally have de- clared a willingness to give liberally, practically assuring the larger portion ‘of the $60,000 yet to be raised. The gifts and ‘assurances mean that the colored people will have a new, com- modious building in the very near fu- ture. ‘The colored managers have planned for a very vigorous campaign. Prom- inent members of the race have the matter in hand and promise to cease only when the town has been most thoroughly canvassed. THE LATE JUSTICE JOHN M. HARLAN. | The death of Associate Justice John M. Harlan, of the Supreme Court of the Uunited States, is very much re- gretted by the people generally. The fair-minded citizens have suffered a peculiar loss in the death of the peer- less advocate of fair play to all men regardless of color or the circum stances of life. The Negroes especially have lost greatly through the death of the distinguished jurist, who in urging equality of justice did not leave them out of the calculation. In short, the country has lost a great, good citizen whose like may not be seen again. Latter-day tendencies did not permit the sway of the opinions of Justice Harlan on some of the vital questions that came before the country and before his court for adjudication. But the deep thinking public viewed him as one who had the letter of the law in mind and also the spirit in which it was con- ceived, There are those, a few among men, who stand for the law—letter and spirit—although the heavens fall. Jus- tice Harlan was one of them. The latter day school, and as it con- ‘cerns the interpreting of the laws, are ‘no less a necessity than that rigid un- yielding class. It gives decisions in the interest of the government's stabil- ity, and which at times appears a shift. ing of attitudes in the interest of the desired stability, which in the reduc- tion means more conformable to the public will. This school of jurispru- dence may not depart from the letter of the law, but it sees the spirit from a different viewpoint, compelling it to harmonize with external conditions, which external conditions is the atti- tude of the great majority, and which majority includes all the elements that go to make up what we call civilization in addition to the numerical phase. The two classes of men will be thought well-nigh indispensable in our form of government, perhaps in any form of government having to do with a capricious people. They act as checks and balances, thus maintaining a middle course which means the great- est good for the greatest number. In republics the citizens have the power of recall and which if exercised freely would mean the interuption of government. It means that those gov- erning do so with the consent of the governed, and that a refractory atti- tude of the governed imperils that gov- ernment. The governed and the goy- ernment are necessarily harmonious, else there is anarchy, ‘We refuse to speak specifically of the services rendered the race by Justice Harlan, and because a race question is involved, and in which the noted Ken- tucky jurist was only one as a factor. His eminent services as judge on ques. tions where were the interests of the race made for just so much good intlu- ence for the race. We are mistaken if we think of courts as some arbitrary things, as of some superior divinity with Jovian power getting things done of themselves. The fault is with the people who are greater than courts or Presidents. When the people are right the courts are right. ‘We unitedly mourn the los of so good a friend to humanity. His increment ‘of good has been deposited with that of the minority, as it were in the days lot Garrison, Lovejoy and others, and in the days of the general accounting it wi be found that no goo dthing is in aie” | “THE SHEPARD CONFERENCE.” | The colored ministers of the country have it within their power to work vast improvement among the rank and file of the race in the matter of living conditions. They come into closer con: tact with the masses than any other class of professional men. They are in our homes day by day. We worship ‘with them on the Sabbath and look to them for the light that is to guide us “until we meet again.” They represent the spiritual force that makes men dif ferent from the other members of the animal kingdom. They are our com: missioned leaders, and are presumed to be on duty, subject to call whenever needed. ‘The minister knows our weaknesses and shortcomings. Laboring with the doctor, he can do more than any other agency to apply a remedy for our moral and physical ills. Problems of sanitation as well as soul-saving, of earthly housing as well as of heaven and hell, of civic improvement here as | well as of gold-paved streets and man |sions in the skies, are his to solve, be cause he has the time and is intrusted with this dual responsibility. Dr. James E. Shepard does well tc THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. oO SS call together in conferen: was organized last week at the Pensa- | Holst factors in te equation or eee erie | ola hgh school with the following off | Leak M. t. He ks the i le cers elected: Miss Callie Streety, pres-| Prof. _M.|ment. He asks the ministers to meet|{dent; Miss. Kate Rancifer, secretary; | Gunn jung|him for a week's discussion of all of Willle Lee Tompkins, treasurer; Wallace | “cood ead-|our vital problems at the National Re-|j@Merson. recorder; Eva, Marshall. chap- | Lamt ady|ligious Training School, Durham, N.|vees trom’all the teachers, Mrs, 3. 4 | mite me oe bestnning = Tee of next July. eee a eovenene Fla., - in ‘ish-| These apostles of light and leading are| City @S the guest of her mother an father” Mr. and Mrs, W. ©, Plummer, 000, | invited to be the guests of the Shepard | {fer many friends were kad’ to see her | spect & | school, free of cost. back...-The society events begin on the | "xpr out-| Our ministers should avail them-|27th of this month at the Pensacola high |1nq., selves of this splendid opportunity for |Sclool ‘There will he several elven this | she 'y Season, Watch this ‘paper as ail will be | now ning | service. They should gather at Dur-|reported In ‘The Freeman... Mrs. J. B.|3anc less/ham from far and near. Untold good| Sheppard returned last week from Ever-| an er of ean come out of such a conference, |STeem Ala., where she and her two sons |as th and|where consecrated men are imbued|atives. ‘They report a delightful stay | wich unt | with an unselfish desire to help their| while in the Alabaam city....The Even-| Hotel 3 Of | kind. Dr. Shepard should receive |iné Hntertainers will give one of the | impre sign | prompt, acceptance of his very gener-|fiving at the K. of P castle hall. The | "e" yunt | ous and timely invitation. evening dress ball will be a thing of the ee ae peat ae ene ees poe School, Rev. @! W. Lewis, principal, is heir |REPUBLICAN PROGRESSIVES IN| now operating a harness shop in which | SPect cing CONVENTION. repairing is done by the instruction of | Da! Representative of what is known as the Progressive Republicans met this week at Chicago, in convention, and, among other things, declared in favor of Robert M. La Follette for President of the United States, ‘The convention set forth resolutions embodying its ideas of progresisve gbv: ernment. The most striking of the views is the one on the selection of the President, which is as follows: “We favor the ascertainment of the choice of Republican voters as to can: didates for President by a direct pri mary vote, held in each State pursu: ant to the statute, and where no such statute exists we urge that the Re publican State committees provide that the people be given the right to ex press their choice for President.” The other objects and aims of the Progressives, as declared in their res olutions, are not essentially different from those of the men of advanced thought in either of the two great par: ties. President Taft and others of his party and Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey, and others of his party, will readily agree to this plank of the platform of the Progressives: “The progressive movement is struggle to wrest the control of the government in the Nation and States from the representatives of special privilege and restore it to the control of the people. The issue is the same in all the States, though the problem may be presented in different ways.” ‘The submitting of candidates for in- dorsement at the polls, however, is a rather new note, or an old one revived. The plan would insure a popular choice, eliminating the sometimes ca: price of conventions. ‘The tremendous stakes, however, would more than like ly introduce unheard-of tactics to a desired end. The preliminary of to. day is not an “institution” to swear by in practice, Men feel to take liber- ties in them which are no part of reg: ‘ular elections—at least, no conspicuous part, ‘The stately, dignified convention for choice, not simply ratification, appeals. It is the’somewhat spectacular in gov- ernment, but it's a poor government that doés not have some pomp and splendor. Men are not inspired by the automatic, but things big with action— accidents, incidents, also causes and effects, theatrically worked out. The untrammeled convention has almost be- come governmental in function. IN AND ABOUT PENSACOLA, FLA. (By Walker W. Thomas.) ‘The Thomas News Bureau, No. 18 South ‘Tarrgonna Street. Phone No. 821. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The Pensacola high school opened last week with the largest attendance ever had, with Prof. A. L. Kirsey and Prof. M. N, M. Bennett, with the assistance of Miss Addie E. Williams, Miss Ruby Washington and Miss Gertrude Burton. Things look very bright this year at the Pensaloca high school......Mr. Frank Caldwell left last week’ for’ Greenville, Ala., where he will attend school...... Mr. Walter Seroggas entertained in the honor of Mr. Harry Chandler at his home on South Ninth avenue. Quite a large number of the younger set was present ‘and the evening was spent in games and dancing until a late hour. Delicious re- freshients were served to the guests, who were Misses Alberta Nelson, Carrie Marguerite and Bessie Barrios,’ Minnie McCaskell, Katie B. Ross, Bessie Scrox- gins, Ruth Williams, Annie V. Nelson, Ida M. Strong, Pearlie Lewis, Genevieve A. Williams, Mildred H. Hudgins, Eddia JJackson, Mary L. King, Eva Grigsby, Julia Tipton, of Mobile, Ala, who is the guest of Mrs. J. H. Collins, and Messrs, Caesar Lewis, J. Reese, Frank Garnet, Horace D. Goode, L. J, Sheffield, Henry Coleman, W. Williams, E. Crumbs, H. Watkins, Johannie Lewis, Daniei Hicks, Raymond Nelson, Frank Sawyer, Oscar Surles, W. L, Johnson, R, Lampkins, James Elijah, George Banks, pianist... Miss Addie E. Williams, who is teaching the eighth grade at the Pensaloca high school. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Ridley, of West Gregory street... Mr, Louis Porter, of Omaha, Neb., who has been in the city for a few days the guest of his mother and sister, left last week for his home, His many friends regret his departure.,..A meeting of the Evening Entertainers’ Pleasure Club was called by the president, Mr. Joseph B. |Thomnas.” afew! weeks ‘ago to put th club in working order axain. After straightening the old business, the club disbanded and Mr. Thomas was appoint- ed chairman of the assembly, a commit- tee was appointed to organize a new club and to draw up the constitution and by- laws. This committee reported last ‘Thursday night, and elected the follow: ing members to’ serve during the coming year: Messrs. Ed Bradford, president Noah Patman, vice president; Frank Matthews, treasurer; Joseph ‘Thomas secretary. A committee was appointed to make arrangements for the annual Thanksgiving ball....Mr. and Mrs, Ma- gon returned last Week from Boston Mass., and other northern points. Mis: Gladys Johnson, who accompanied them will remain in’ Boston until the latte1 part of November, and will be accom: panied home by her cousin. Miss Susie | Rollins, who will be her guest for some |itme. ...Miss Elisan Britton delightfully entertained a number of her friends at 1 birthday party at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morris, on West Beimont street, last Monday night. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion, Delicious refreshments were served to the guests by Mrs. P. A. Mor- ris and Mrs. Joseph Morris, Dancing was had until the wee small ‘hours of the morning. The guests all reported a vers delightful time. Among those presen! Were Misses allie Streety, Bessie Swann Edna D. Faulks, hestina Simms, Katie Todd, Bulla Mcornica, Alberta Williams arry Edwards and Messrs. F. J, Robin gon, Jonnie Reede, L. McMillan, Frank Sawyer, M. Hicks, Willie Johnson, S. S Salter, Clifford Brown, H. D. Goode, T A. Borras, Walker W. Thomas. ...Misi Ledresser Huff returned from Montzom ery, Ala., where she has been spendin the’ summer with relatives and friends. ..Mr. Wallace Jefferson, of Washington D. C., who will spend the winter her: as the guest of his uncle, Dr. and Mrs S. W. Jefferson, is attending the Pensa cola high school.....Mrs. A. T. Gamblir returned last week from St. Louis, Mo. where she has been spending some tim the guest of relatives......Mrs. A. C Sawyer has been on the sick list and he: many friends are glad to see her ow again....The Children’s Literary Societ; was organized last week at the Pensa- cola high school with the following off- cers elected: Miss Callie Streety, pres- ident; Miss Katie Rancifer, secretary; Willie Lee Tompkins, treasurer; Wallace Jefferson, recorder; Eva Marshall, chap- lain. ‘They have the best wishes for suc- cess from all the teachers....Mrs, J. H. Fraizer, of Tallahassee, Fla, is in the city as the guest of her mother and father Mr, and Mrs, W. 5. Plummer, Her mary friends were glad to see her back....'The society events begin on the 27th of this month at the Pensacola high school. ‘There will be several given this season. Watch this ‘paper as ail will be reported in The Freeman....Mrs. J. E. Sheppard returned last week from Ever- green, Ala., where she and her two sons spent’ the Summer as the guests of rel- atives, They report a delightful stay while in the Alabaam city....The Bven- ing Entertainers will give one of the erandest affairs of the season on Thanks- giving at the K. of P. castle hall. The evening dress ball will be a thing of the past.......The Pensaloca Normal school, Rey. G. W. Lewis, principal, is now operating a harness shop in which repairing is done by the instruction of L, L. Brown, formerly of Tuskegee Insti- tite: ...Don't forget to report your news to the Thomas News Bureau, phone 821. Walker W. Thomas, agent. HAPPENINGS IN VALDOSTA, GA. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Many lonesome peopie can be found in this place now on account of so many having departed for college. ...Any, the- atrical man that really knows the busi- ness would likely make some money by coming to Valdosta and opening a first- class playhouse in a respectable loca- tion, We have no amusements here what- ever. Macon and Jacksonville are very close to Valdosta and performers could easily be gotten, Any showman wish- ing ‘information’ about Valdosta may write me and 1 will gladly and quickly Fespond...Miss Mary C. Davis left Mon- Gay night for Morris BBrown college at Atlanta. .Mr. Alphonso Curry has opened a splendid undertaking parior on Crane avenue. Mr. Curry is a license@ embalm- er and shouid be patronized by all when hecessary....Mr, Ned Hardrick and Miss Mamie Starkey were happily united on Sunday, October 8. Mr. Hardrick is a young man of popularity and business. ‘The reception was given Thursday night at the home of his parents, 515% West Street, It was very largely attended by their host of friends....Mr. May Young has purchased a good automobile, It is used mostly to accommodate traffic. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Baraca Class Election. (By z. L. Breedlove.) Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The Baraca Class of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal church Sunday school held their monthly meeting Tues- day night at the home of P. J. Carey, 711 North Fitth street. Officers elected were: President, J. Lewis; first. vice president, C. Pope; Second vice president, H. Wheeler; secretary, R. Brewer; as- sistant secretary, C. Maccarnell; treas- urer, F. J. Jordan; historian, Z, L. Breed- love: librarian, A, Woodruff; press. re- porter, 'T. Jackson; teacher, ‘A. R. Lee; Installation of officers will be on October 29....Mr, Edward Gray has been iil, but is getting better again....Mrs. JoJrdan Johnson, Mrs. Robert ‘Brewer and her helce, of Champalgn, Til, were enter- tained at dinner Sunday évening, Octo- ber 15, at the home of Mrs. C. 5. Phil- lips, at Monticello, Til....Mrs. Jenney Chavers, of Urbana, O., a well-known singer, has moved to Champaign, to make this her home, She is a hair dresser and manicurist, She is staying at Mrs. Edward Letts, on Hickory street at pres- ent....Mr, Walter Cameron and Miss Christal Bell, prominent colored people of Champaign, Were married at the home of the bride's grandmother, 605 East Vine street, Monday evening, October 16. Rev. J. M. Owens, of Seiem Baptist church, officiated.:....Mr, Ernest. Wil- liams, colored, died at 4 o'clock, on Sat- urday, October 14, at the home of his mother, Mrs. Syivia Williams, 1302 West Hill street, Urbana. Death was caused by strangulated hernia, ‘The medical at- tendant ordered him taken to the hospi- tal and the ambulance Was sent to his home. The unfortunate man was dead when the ambulance arrived. Mr. Wil- Hams was 28 years old, and was born in Champaign. He is. survived by his mother and two sisters, Miss Melvina Williams, who lives in’ Montana, and Mrs, Mitchell, of Urbana, and two brothy ers, Arthur ahd Eddie. ‘The funeral w: hela at the African Methodist Episco- pal church. Rey, Jones was in charge. Tevinl Wan at ML. tobe cometary. THE WEEK'S DOINGS AT SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. OP aeinn bisiecr thax dant enters ‘The busy San Antonlan is now prepar- ing to entertain the thousands of visitors who will attend the International Fair, which opens here November 3rd... ..Our two well regulated drug stores, Bowden's and the Palace, are daily putting their fall supply of all the very best and lat- est articles of all descriptions that can be found in any modern drug store in their stock....Mr. W. Hart, of Galves- ton, left here Saturday morning for Los Angeles, Cal., where he will make his future home....Mr. EB. S. Johnson, the champion wrestler of the republic of Mexico, is here and formed a partnership with Mr. Flowers, formerly of Galves- ton, and bought out a moving picture show. Messrs. Johnson and Flower will be on the road in a few days showing some Wonderful new features in the moving picture business......Mr. John Davis has been appointed to a very prom- inent boss Job at the St. Anthony, The position was formerly heid by Mr. . H. Hunt, who has been promoted on account of hig long and efficient service. . Messrs. §. Whitefield and H. Clay Willis, of the Menger and Gunther Hotels, respective. ly, have been appointed by Peoples and Campbell, The Freeman representatives here, to collect for The Freeman. Any waiter at either of these hotels will be safe in paying any Indebtedness to The Freeman to either Mr. Willis or, Mr. Whitefleld....Mr. Harry Davis, of the Menger, is “doing some important. bust- hess with the Driskill Hotel people in Austin, Mr, Davis left last week for that city, taking with him, Messrs. Sam Scott, Jas. Perry, 8, Blackson, H. Wil- Hams, W. Henderson and C. Marshall. «Rey, Robert Evans received a telegram fecently from Mrs. Evans, who was vis- iting in Houston, relating to him the death of his sister-in-law. Mrs. Evans has returned home after attending the funeral of her sister....Mr. W. Pollard, of Houston, left Tuesday, after having Spent two weeks visiting her sister, Mrs Ida Johnson, at 425 Chestnut street... Mr. W. Hopkins has returned from ‘a four weeks’ vacation in Houston. ...Mr, H, Lucas and others left Saturday night ‘Sn atteah the Dalian faa, CENTRALIA, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. "The Carolinian Jubilee Singers, of Chi- cago, Ill, went to Sandovel, Ill., where they’had a week's engagement. The sing- ers are: W.R. Carter, manager: J. R. Douglas, 8. Frazer, Mr. Ontley, Mrs. S. Frazer, Miss B. Willson, Miss R. Bris- coe....The Clover Leaf Club held a so- cial at the Second Baptist church on the evening of the 1éth.....There was a four nights bazaar at the E, M. Zion last week....Mrs, Dudley, of Carlyle, Ill. is here visiting friends....Mrs, Bradley has gone to Chicago, Ill-.-.Mr. R. Mat- son celebrated his fifty-sixth anniversary last Sunday....Miss H. Pike, of St. Lou- fs, Mo., gave @ grand musical recital on the 18th at the Calway and Campbell hall. ‘The program was as follows: In- vocation, Rev. Allison; welcome address, Prof. W. H. Harden; instrumental solo, 11 E. Dorn, Op. 39, No. 3. Miss H, Pike: Voeai solo, Miss 'M. Williams; ' select Tending, Miss Izetta’ Hines: vocal solo, Felix Felts, accompanied by Miss H. Pike; vocal solo, Miss Jefferies; instru- mental solo, M. Porter: vocal solo, Mr. ‘A. Woolen; instrumental solo, Miss Pike; male quartette, D. H. Young, H. Leak, W. Carnell, Prof. W. R. Harden, accom- panied by Miss Adline Leak; select read- ing, Mrs. V. R. Harden; instrumental golo, “Dance of the Demons,” Edward KarstadtBreos. DYE WORKS, (Inc’) FANCY CLEANING AND DYEING OF LADIES’ & GENT'S GARMENTS. 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Simpson, H. Carnell and Prof. Harden; instrumental duet, Mrs. Gunh and Miss H. Pike; vocal’ solo, “good-bye, Sweetheart, Goodbye,” J. Lamb. and Miss. Pike.” Mrs. Mt” Brock Was chairman of the refresiment coms mittee, WEST BADEN, IND. Speclal to Tite Freewan, Mrs, Mattie Alexander, of French Lick, Ind., 1s divorced from her husband and She "wants the publle to know it. She Is how “Miss Mattie Steward... Mir. "Mose Yancy, of Louisville, Ky., has left, after an enjoyable stay of about elsht days, as the guest of hia daughter, Mrs. Maric Richards, and also his sister, Mrs. Susie Rice, wife of the proprietor of the Jersey Hotel, carrying with him his same good impression of West Baden Springs “and her people. FLORENCE, S&S. C. Special to THe Frenacan. ‘Daily now. one can see strange faces of young people passing through our city on the way to school. ....-The graded school in our city is doing good work Under the manazement of Prof. Singleton of Cherau, 8.-G....,Our county. ‘school Opens about Novetiber 1st... Court of Benerai sessions opened last Monday, bringing many people to the city. «is ‘T. Williams, son of the late 8. W. Wile llams, was ahot and Instantly killed. by another of his Kind on the 11th Inst. The dispute arose over a debt of 60 cents... The farmers are still holding their cot- ton for higher prices. Very little is be- ing sold.....We have had quite a great deal’ of Fain this fail, and. as a result much cotton is still in the field... .At the Close of business on Saturday we dassed the dispensary and saw the “clean cash that'is offered up for King Alcohol. It Scephtagll ALL-PROS TAKE BOTH GAMES. A. B. C’s Make Good Showing at Indianapolis. A team of all-star players with Ownle Bush and Paddy Bauman in the lineup, took both games of a double-header with the A. B. C's at Northwestern park, Sunday afternoon, the scores being 6 to 4and 6 to 2. ‘The games were fast and the crowd was kept on a strain from start to finish. Dauss, who pitched the first game for the white team, was more steady than Bartlett. However, he got @ bad start in the ninth by passing two batters, and then finished the game by striking out the next three men up. William Selden, short stop for the A. B.'s, is a recent addition, He hails from ‘the Twin ity Gophers of St. Paul, Minn. “His fielding and batting won him special attention. He put one over the fence, making a home run. ‘The A, B. C's are a little shy on pitchers. ‘The management is looking for good men for the box. It is expected that several new faces will be seen in the A. B. C.’s line- up. A double-header next Sunday. LOUISVILLE TIGERS BEAT NEW CASTLE, KY. ‘The Louisville Tigers beat the New Castle, Ky., team this week 5 to 2. Will play Grockersville next Sunday, a dou- ble-header. LOST RELATIVES. ‘Sydney Beamon. Last heard from in Cleveland, 0. Any information concern- ing his whereabouts will be appreciated Address his brother, J. Beamon, care The Freeman office, Indianapolis. ‘The Freeman is for sale in Champaign, ML, by ZL. Breediove, 109 Champaign eaae CINCINNATI THEATERS—THE PEKIN AND GAIETY. ‘The failure of May and May to report according to contracts with the manager of the Pekin ‘Theater, Monday night left the house in a very peculiar position. ‘The manager waited until 6 p. m., think- ing the team would arrive ona late train, having billed his house and sur- rounding localities in anticipation of a very large crowd, as the team are big favorites on the ‘avenue. Theit failure to report or send him any word placed him ina very awkward position, but the usual large Monday night crowd was on hand, and they seemed to enjoy the smali card as well as any former bill. ‘One of Cincinnati's local comedians, Jakie Brown, was given a place on the card, doing a black-face, and his efforts were highly appreciated. Jakie sang a couple of good, catchy songs and tried a little monologue and showed plainly that with @ little assistance he will make good, Miss Lucy Shepherd, after sing- ing to the moving pletures for several weeks, jumped into the limelight and put it over in real fashion. No better number could have been booked than this one. Her closing song, “Fishing,” was @ big hit, In the chorus when she sang, “Any old fish will bite if you got good bait,” made some of the regulars look up. ‘The only and original Sweatman was a'life-saver. He was booked in for two Weeks, and {t looks like we could use him for ten, ‘The Gaither has too good acts. Rector and Johnson have returned after 2 year's absence with a very neat turn. ‘This is the second time that this team Tike eked on the avenue, and Hike ther, will outao they $8 The big hit of the chow ie ‘the my amber of Kid and Gertie tte 1s Sifeel Bovey act ana on rR to it Brownsylie* Besidae Ge SE meNeR they are masta, hes something entirely new’ {on MARE rom lays teveral yt toctong with a full ccc ot weg tle Mes Broven stl enema his banjo quartette, THE PASSING sHow ay WASHINGTON, D, ¢, (By W. P, Bayless.) cee ete petuin Miuch has been written oUt the operation ofthe le ant ter since the day it wie to¥ant & place of amusement wits is, ivr Of Washington could per’ ie Ne Place in this beautiful Soy 8% st Playhouse to see shows," mm The success of this’ no Watched with’ Keen inrccus® has this time ‘by your correct {iting Present it seeris aa (ouisPontent Placed in the hands of peryit as there soems: to bess 2et2008 (0 an intimation that sytel feline Win the support’ of thet ues ple of the Capital (ins Mere the people will support thes J ite to warrant the new manason st tem Lnue their proposed policy." "0 cal A number of persons sg ; anything to say ‘or write oy4*e tl house have spoken, and true?! Prices of admission have Gay {iat Mr. ‘Thomas has decide (eit 22 ha ton is @ good show town at, Vestine Will enter to the demands of eit fe will present a "monster git f and 20 cents, running two ns oi Dight. It is his’ plan’ to gat aa Known as a continuous hos’ st! i 1,500 seats in’ the houses aye Negroes in. Washington: av, 10,000 theater-goin peopig prose In an interview with Mr. ie, made the following statemeny?%! M “The prices of admission at ite y, ard in the future willbe ‘iq% ie cents. It is my plan to runs «i ous show, bookings acts of the Gem Fiddler and Shelton, Santo Gi Walker, ete. I shail open (i Ait Monday, October i with it toa consisting of fourteen manne ML plan is to furnish good vaunere At the above stated prices ait it Ma except when a wood ols i can be booked, at which time ma Will be 25, 36, 60 and 75 cent. as Tun good ‘motion ‘pietures aed fy 009 orchestra, pistres and kn “E shall try ‘to give the people thing for their ‘money, yea that ‘they will support mes | {2 Judging “from the success that Thomas has had at the Monet MY he experience he has gained ini this house, he will be in position geet out at the Howard in such a wag to cause the theater-zoing people arial elty to rally to. his support thee every Teason to believe they Ww wil eit” ee Many things have been said great expense that the new manson encounters to handle’ this hiss sae prise. ‘The amount. that he pays hually to the owners for rental at Teal Concern to the publle “If hy been “stung” and has miscelcuated'y ig an unfortunate thing. If tol ova and good for his personal judgment uy business ability. Miss Ray Bailey plaved at the Bh Mouse last. week with her usual teem She made a big hit. Galnes and brow Were on the bill. ‘They went creat. Te BIN at this house was unusually ste and Was “highly “appreciated, jodgia from the applause “and” box offre celpts. : ‘Miss Muriel Ringgold and Jamee Fo ter were on the bill at the Foraker st week. Bach act went big Mr. Ford Dabney has purchased te Chelsea ‘Theater. Miss Gertrude Ry fs in the box office. Messrs. Lauls Mit chell and J. West aro managing th house for Mir. Dabney. Mr James i Hudnell is managing the Yor Dabae ‘Theater. "The bill. at the Chelsea tax week consisted of Williams and Gillan Gillam ‘and Dabney. Both acts wet fine. On the bill at the Ford Date ‘Theater ‘were: Kelly and Davia. ay Mamie ‘Jones. Pach. act rected a siderable applause. ‘The motion peti were exceptionally ood, Mr. Carr orchestra furnished very ood muse Misa Susie Sutton played att Minnehaha last week. She received b Share of the unstinted applause. Kon ard and Mason played a return ensar ment at the Minnehaha last week, The boys went good. There is not a dall me ment in thelr whole act. ‘The scream ¢ the bill _was the act of Moore and Je kins, If one hears those funidiane a does not laugh, “call the doctor, that all” “Mr. Meore sang "Cozy, Rai” had to take many bows. Jenking | clever ag a foot rhymeter. He dels his daneing stunts and dialogue tn f style, a Mr, ‘Theodore Pankey was here ot Saturday’ and Sunday gn business Miss Susie Sutton left Sunday nie for a. two weeks’ engagement in Wi mington, N.C. Belvidere, Ill., Star Theater, JoJe Simms, monologist. The Javilins are in Sioux City on a three months' tour. Thornton and Long are playing in Philadelphia this week. Fred Baker, trombonist, has joined the Tennessee Minstrels. The team of Pugh and Pugh, at the Macro Theater, Charleston, S. C. going to the Crown Garden in great numbers. The Pekin at Chicago had a similar experience during the second all-third years of its running. The noelity, however, seems to have somewhat worn off in the succeeding years of the theater's existence without any apparent cause. We trust the patronage the whites to the Crown Garden Theater will not only endure longer than that of the Pekin at Chicago, but as it goes on will increase as well. KENTUCKY TRIO Irving Jones and Burt Grant are at Hammerstein's theater, New York. William E. Jones, the singing comedian is still at the Lincoln theater, Washington, D. C. Alonzo Moore, magician, will be at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, next week. He is among the best in the business. Earl Walker, manager of the Crown Garden, of Indianapolis, was in Chicago this week in the interest of his house. Pearl Moppin has closed with the A. G. Allen minstrels, now manager of the new Dixie theater, at Rockymount, N. C. Thomas McDonald-Thomas have been engaged for an indefinite period to appear at the Lyric Theater, Charles City, Iowa. Mr. A. G. Allen, of Allen's minstrels, desires to communicate with Arthur L. Prince and Frank Tansel. Wire as per route. Daniels and Daniels will close October 21, after a successful run of four weeks' engagement at the Acme Theater, Meridian, Miss. Prof. A. Brooks, the noted ventriloquist, is still pleasing the audiences and soaring a success with his act. En route with the Dandy Dixie minstrels. The great De Wayman Niles, the conspirator of ability, still delights the many hundreds of people who see him nightly with the J. C. O'Brien's Famous Georgia Minstrels. Felain the tenor late of Dandy Dixie minstrels, left Washington Sunday for bachelor in Independence, Kan., with his bear, which he thinks as much of as he does himself. Happy J. Lockhart and Mr. Henry have joined close with W. M. McCabe's Minstrels and are now in St. Louis with J. Adelaide's Minstrels. Will be in St. Louis for some time. Martin and Motley, after closing a successful week at the Lycea theater, Louisville Ky., with the Crescent theater, J. Adelaide Ky., Thursday night, October 1, one night stand. Mrs. H. Brooks had quite a success in her seismic business while in Baltimore, and is now in Washington, D. C. with her husband, visiting his aunt, Mrs. Susan Traitt, at 931 Florida avenue N. W. Washington, D. C. Miss Mamie Jackson, of Washington, D. C. has in choreography a number of new videos she will feature around the vaudeville houses. This talented singer possesses a voice of remarkable range. She will feature New York's big hit, "If All My Dreams Were Made of Gold." Chamberlin's Alabama Minstrels have one more week in Birmingham, Ala., when they start on the road for the winter. Charlie Anderson, a good character, recently joined the band Miss Barnie Bell, leading lady and sweet singer, and Bille %eak, a favorite, are members. Kelly Davis left Washington, D. C. Monday, after playing successfully at the vaudeville houses. They will be a feature in the act of twenty-five people which is now rehearsing in New York City. Will Macron Cook and Alex. Rogers, both directors and Jesse A. Shipn stared the act. Harry Brooks has closed two successful weeks at Daly's Theater, in Baltimore Md., where he more than made a bit and pleased the audiences, perform- ers, and Brooks opened on the 16th at the Chelia Theater, Washington, D. C., having a return date. Best wishes to all performers and friends. "Kins" Holbert, the happy monologist, who played the Crown Garden Theater week before last, was in the city this week on a lay-off mingling with friends he had made on his recent visit. The comedian is booked to appear in Lous- san week. He sends regards to all friends both in and out of the profession. Frank Kirk, the well-known musical tramp, is filling the week of the 16th with Tessell's road show, playing one- stalk stands in Michigan; week of 23, Waukegan, III; week of 30th, Monor- gam Theater; week of November 6, the friends to play in and out of Chicago as long as it lasts, then back to the brush. Last week we had the Barnum & Baily circus, George Evans, Honey Boy minstrels, Al G. Fields' minstrels, with the Alabama state fair going on at the same time and aside from that several vaudeville and moving picture houses, were running full blast in Birmingham, Ala. The Fugley Sisters, the concert masters, were playing every night at the different churches, doing an exceedingly good business. AT THE THEATERS IN INDIANAPOLIS—THE CROWN GARDEN'S NEW DECORATIONS A BIG IMPROVEMENT IN THE APPEARANCE OF THE HOUSE. PROGRAMME OF THE WEEK. Crown Garden.....Polite Vaudeville B. F. Keith's.....High-Class Vaudeville Park Theater. The Dawn of a Tomorrow (Polly of the Circus) New Colonial.....Powell's Stock Co. (In "College Life," with music) Empire Theater.....Burlesque At the Crown Garden The decorations of the Crown Garden make the house appear as spry as a pauper in his new Sunday suit. It is wonderful what a transformation just small effort will bring about in the manner of decorating the interior of a theater. The Crown Garden Monday night were amazed at the almost magical change which the place and undergone since they had left it only night before (Sunday). The expenditure of the new decorations were warranted since the change lastly taken on a new lobby, etc., it to be hoped that in time Indianapolis will finally be able to boast of a perfect ashy room, if not a "Theater Beautiful." The extent of the people who are picking up noticeably, it strange that, unlike most cities, Indianapolis has been slow in awakening, far as the whites are concerned, to the merits of a real colored theater. It is surprising, now that the vogue of the theater is published, to see soon the whites flock- ing to the Crown Garden in great numbers. The Pekin at Chicago had a similar experience during the second and third years of its running. The novelty, however, had its wear off in the succeeding years of the theater's existence without any apparent cause. We trust the patronage of the Crown Garden Theater will not only endure, but than that of the Pekin at Chicago, but as time goes on will increase as well. WITH SINGING, TALKING and DANCING. 15 MINS. FULL STAGE. The Kentucky Trio—two men and a woman were on the bill and were well received by the audience. Several selections on the cornet were rendered by one of the men andady the act to big acknowledgments. The trio canasting and dance. They got away with their full share of applause. The act belongs in the East. "Chicken Reel" Beamam MONO 010T 12 MINS, in "ONE.", "Chicken Reed" Beaman, who was extensively reviewed in this column last week, was with us again in a brand new story, and with the matchless story-telling. His prolificness a joke-producer was amply demonstrated and not once through his long discourse did he repeat or hand over a single yarn to the audience. The breadth of week. The fecundity of this new-found jokesmith is causing many to wonder at his almost exhaustless supply of humor. One intuitively falls to thinking of the audience as the body weave into the threads of a musical show. We should not be surprised ere long to find this promising young chap's name at the head of some program anthologies, but we are in a first-class musical comedy. By way of breaking or relieving his story-telling he introduced his fake cornet solo stunt, which went with a vim. He hand-raised the comedy "William" his first hit, "Constantly," and got away amid tremendous anthouse aplause with his funny dances at the conclusion of the song. He is booked in Chicago next week. GRIFFIN SISTERS, SINGING and TALKING, 20 MINS. IN "ONE" and FULL STAGE. The Griffin Sisters, whose excellent work was spoken of rather favorably in our last issue, was a hold-over number. The management made no mistake, as they were quite as big a noise in the room as the audience. They offered last week. Everything down to the minutest suggestion was entirely new. At the opening both of the girls appeared in male attire. Emma, essaying quite a deal out of her comedy, while Mabel made a dashing "streight." As exponents of sidewalk conversation these two young women are setting a rapid pace. The amazing thing about them is that they are all unlikeness and unlikeness of all they do to the same kind of stuff dished out by others. The sisters are ambitious and have already expressed a desire to have a show in the next week. Future will be realized if they keep up their present clip in the art of producing. The team has purchased the song, "I Want Somebody to Kiss," from its author, Mr. Russell Smith, with a reservation. Emma Griffin of the team set right out to popularize her new acquisition and as a result of her singing it the first night she has set all Indianapolis whistling and humming it. Another of the girls, Emma Griffin of the team set right out of the Road to Monterey, by Mabel Griffin. She costumed the number in Mexican garb and put around it a locale of the city where the audience received number was undoubtedly the "Colored Romeo" song. In this number she was assisted by her sister replying to her, coming through the audience and May Adams! As burlesque queens neither of these two has anything on Mabel Griffin singing this song or dressing it in the well-re remembered tights and burlesque queens of a decade ago. The same dainty "business" with which she veered her song offerings of last week were common throughout her numbers of this week and the "yellage" accompanying the dancers of the burlesque queens of a decade ago. The same dainty "business" with which she veered her song offerings of last week were common throughout her numbers of this week and the "yellage" accompanying the dancers of the people's approval. Other songs rendered were: "When Teddy Marching Home," "That Todello Tune" and "My Little Mademoiselle" she ate good food there to Philadelphia and to the week's "burlesque letters addressed to the Auditorium Theater will reach them. 10 MINS. FULL STAGE. For the first time before a colored audience Arthur Maxwell made his appearance at the Crown Garden. The act was reviewed last week on the occasion of the Gala at the Theater, a white house of this city, booked by Gus Sun. By special arrangement Mr. Maxwell was allowed to play the Crown Garden. His act was well received and some of his eats prompted the best flattering aplause. His was the first bicycle act that ever played the house and they seemed to take to it like ducks to a pond. Mr. Maxwell allowed them to forage, but accepted his work with a vim and dexterity that fairly took them off their feet. Harper, Perkins and Stewart. 15 MINS. FULL STAGE Billy Harper, Alberta Perkins and "Dink" Stewart were with us again in another brand new sketch called "Advertising for a Cook." was ex-actually funny runoff for a follow after round of applause. The text of the farce has to do with an advertisement for a cook by a lady of wealth and refinement. The advertisement is responded to by two colored women, in front of a large mirror immediately upon arriving at the home of the lady, begin "knocking" each other in a frantic effort to land the job. Around this situation is built the comedy of the two women, who do not allow a single opportunity to escape them out of which the least bit of humor might be extracted. In some places the work of the two comedians resembled very much that of McIntyre (Heath) and Perkins (Mindy) my mind whether or not, with a few weeks' practice doing the character of wenches, these famous comedians could skin Harper and Stewart in this line of their great song success again this week "Can You Beat It?" B. F. Keith's Grand Opera House. "The Photo Shop," billed as the headline attraction at the Grand Opera House, was rather "sad" to occupy such an enviable position on the program, in which she was the only woman and laid away to mold and rot among the other fizzies of stageland. Bert Fitzgibbon, a comedian of real merit instrumentalists, were the only factors on the bill really worth while. The stories of Edna Aug, a vaudeville star of national repute, barely got by. Her role in the film of her sex can not, he gainsaid, but THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER judging from the stuff she handed over Monday afternoon she would profit massively from the new technology something new and not try to force the same jokes she used almost upon her initial appearance as a comedienne. How long ago has this been? Go ask New Colonial. The Empire Theater. The Jardin de Paris Girls, one of Tom Miner's shows in the western burlesque wheel, is holding forth at the Empire this week. It is one of the best seen at this house this season. A bunch of girls give to the big ensembles a sprightness of beauty and action that is captivating indeed. There is no oloo, but instead the two burlettas are extended and the girls give to the village numbers in the body politic of the afterpiece. Miss Cora Livingstone, the female wrestler, is an added attraction and she is meeting all comers of her sex. This is proving quite a povetty at the world's series, scores of the world's series are announced at each performance from the stage. At the Park—Polly of the Circus At the Park—Polly of the Circus. The attraction at the Park for the first three days of the week was "Polly of the Circus life," embodying its joys as well as its sorrows, one is inevitably carried back to his childhood's love for the sawdust arena. Going with Polly of the Circus life, embodying stances which crowd themselves into her life after her enforced retirement from the circus ring, the result of an accident as a circus rider, one cannot help being benefited by the wholesome sarasine and the warm, sunny seasons that this popular play has been seen in the smaller houses. In its broadway premier "Polly of the Circus" enjoyed a run of more than a year at one house and all the present mountings are to see and all the present perennials used in the Broadway production. J. D. HOWARD CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW "Tallaboo" Continues to Draw at Motts' Pekin Theater—Arthur H. Dunham and Fanny Hall Clint Shine—A. Lincoln Harris and Nellie Stone Lane Return to the Cast. (By Sylvester Russell.) That the drawing power of "Tallaboo" is wonderful to behold was again demonstrated last Monday evening, when the play with the original cast opened to a house. Lincoln Harris and Neil Stone, a networked Nell Hutchinson, Mr. Harper and Mrs. Lacy were fully at home in their well-chosen parts. There were two soloists in the college scene. Madam Hutchinson sang a melancholy slurring of her vowels and consonants are faulty, her voice is a soprano of beauty and range and her trilling was remarkably full, rich and perfect. Mrs. E. L. Dunham, a mezzo-soprano-conductor, has a appearance as a soloist, singing "Bobolow" for an encore she sang "I For I forget," much too SADHARAN ALIA JABO slow, but it made a hit on its popularity, as a vocalist Mrs. Dunham lacks training, and while her voice is limited in upper-tone volume, it is nevertheless very sweet. If we are to speak of being Dunham as again the hit of the evening in his easy way and original comedy, so well written in his favor by the author, Fanny Hall Clint was also a glorious triumph in dramatic art, as was Nellie Stone one as Tallahassee with D. O. Fortson continues to improve and improve theater. The orchestra, including a trombone solo by George Bailey, was all that could be desired. The Too Sweets Share Honors With Owsley and Bowman at the Monogram Theater. Allie Gillam and wife and Charles Williams and wife were the headliners in every sense at the New Grand last Monday evening. Every ounce of their dia- logue was new and original as well as legitimate. Their wives as a sister team did excellent work. Lizzie B. Raymond, the headliner in vaudeville in every land, the comedy queen, who carried a maid and a bride, the highest salary paid to charming girls, and the wife who first sang "She Was Happy Till She Met You." alas, is now old and forgetful, with a young girl partner, Lillian McNeil, in a colored theater. This I give as a moral for white actors. It would have been far better for Miss Raymond to see she had money long years ago. Poet Brion B. McNeil made some fun. Madeline Sack pleaded the violin cleverly and Irwin and Herzog were good singers. This concluded all-white acts but one. The orchestra had a new book by Kincade, a clarinet player from Indianapolis. It is rumored that the Western Vaudeville Association is to book the attractions for this house, but as this book was covered by catering to white audiences, the extent of covered bookings is a problem that will be solved by the people. The Phoenix Holds Its Own. Everything indicates that the Phoenix will be able to hold its own with continuous patronage. The entire house and up at an early hour Monday evening and the last evening at the dance. There was a splendid display of pictures stories. Miss Hattie May Patten is now singing the illustrated songs, "Why Must We Part?" was the special song number for that evening. "The Bogus Prince of Hayt!" is probably to have a revival at the Pekin Theater. A Lincoln Harris, its author, and three were both to return to the cast in "Tallaboo," according to report, last week. --- Joe Sandifer was married September 27 at Louisville, Ky. to Miss Willmuth Jones, a non-professional, of that city. The popular comedian wants all the world to know that he is now a legitimate man. George Bailey's Band, which supplied the music on Field Day, consisted of G. Bailey, leader and trombone; Sam Burns, drummer; Jerry Berry, bassist; like trombone; W. Kelly also; Harry Johnson, cornet; J. Jones and LeRoy Bradshaw, drums. Ora Criswell opens at Frank Crowd's Globe Theater, Jacksonville, Fla., October 16, for six weeks, with Philadelphia and New York to follow. Mrs. Criswell-Webb is to join her husband when she returns East. The Samoan Girls have arrived in the city from the State of Michigan. Miss Helen Goodman met with considerable favor in her Indian specialties. W. M. Thomas has taken the eRomania Buffet, 3759 State street. Mr. Thomas was formerly an actor of the team of the movie "The Man that opened the Elite and later had the Kentucky Club. He is to entertain the Goats on Wednesday evening, October 25, 1911. Fiddler and Shelton were headliners over all the white acts at Wilson Avenue Theater. They were also pictured in the Evening American. The Hillmans, who played the lead roles, were also pictured. I was amazed a couple of weeks ago at Mr. Hillman's extravagance when he hired an automobile to take his children home out of the rain. He would do it. I agreed with his wife, but did not speak up for fear of queering the automobile man's business. The Musicians' Protective Association will give its twelfth annual ball at Masonic Temple, Fortieth and State streets, Monday, October 23. The committee of musicians, E. D. Fuff Arment, Benj. B. Covington, Geo Bailey and R. E. Stokes. Jerry Mills failed to make good in his first performance with Black Patti's Comedy Company recently and had to retire. Although Mr. Mills staged the show, Johnson had to be engaged revise and restage some of the singing numbers. Wise and Milton left Sunday evening for San Francisco, Cal., where they will appear for six weeks. Their act will be known as the Five Bownies, and will be presented by the Bownies, George Mabel De Heard. Hen Wise has engaged Allie Gilliam and wife, Charles Williams and wife and Harris Brothers, and will be presenting musical artists, who will leave for the coast at once. Mr. and Mrs. Gillam are in mourning over the loss of their little brother, and the Kinky Doo Trio, prima donna, is to join the company of Trisco six weeks later, to be immediately followed by Master Bobby, acrobatic buck dancer, and the Kinky Doo Trio, company, which opens at Honolulu in December, after which time the troupe will sail for Australia. Mr. Wise informs me that he is the first man appointed Robert T. Motts to build the old Pekin Theater, and also states that he was the organizer of the Great Lakes Order of Elks Lodge. Mr. Wise and the other members of the organization of bidding all their friends a America good-bye are they leave for Australia, thousands of fmiles away. No sooner had the news spread that All Jabo's Company of Hindoo Wonders had been offered an enormous salary for an engagement, the Chester Cunningham, manager of the Hindooos, was immediately besieged by large offers out of town. It is said on good authority that the troupe, whose houses, will leave immediately for Louisville, Ky., and then for Cincinnati for the next week. Manager Martin Klein, the manager immediately sent for manager Cunningham to clinch the Hindooos at once for their first South Side engagement on State street. It is no mistaken definitely that the Monogram Theater for one week only beginning November 6, 1911. Both Manager Klein and your correspondent, who drew possibilities of these curious people, have taken sudden journeys down town to see the act. It is expected that the troupe will be in enormous numbers when the Hindoo Wonders of Calcutta, India, arrive. ORPHEUM THEATRE, PHILADELPHIA. We are playing to packed houses every night. We have a strong bill on this week, as follows: McNell and McNell, those classy entertainers; then follows Joe Wynn, the old house avon and telephone man, coon shouter, and Walter Bragsdale, the cure for blues, followed by Steward and Watkins, a spicy team, I reckon*. We have on a good bill from start to finish. Mr. McNell, our able manager, spares no pain in putting on the shows that will please the people. LETTER LIST. Prince, Arthur L. Perdie, David. Bucker, John. Bauer, Jeff. Spyglass, J. Elmer The Great English. Thomas, W. Willie Viney Whitney. Venerable, Elick. Barrow, A. C. Brooks, Harry Brown, M. W. Child, W. H. Emmett, R. B. Harrison, H. Harrison, Horace. Horace, Geo. Kirkpatrick, Sidney. Owens, Willie. Ladies' List Hulett, Mrs. Lena Michaels, Mrs. Levara Thomas, Miss Elizabeth Williams, Mrs. Estellar. FIDDLER AND SHELTON—Grand Theater, Pittsburgh, Pa. week of Oct. 23. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY CO. —St. Joseph, Mo. Oct. 22 to 25; Atchi- son, Kas., 26; Leavenworth, 27; Topeka, 28; Kas., 26; PRINGLE MINSTRELS, 29; RUSSELL, 26; PRINGLE MINSTRELS, Coffeville Kan, Oct. 23; Cherryvale, 24; Moline, 25; Wichita, 26; Winfield, 27; Arkansas City, 28. P. G. LOWRY & Co. With Wallace-Ha- genbek Circus.—Lampasas, Tex., Oct. 22; Cameron, 24; Taylor, 26; Austin, 27; San Diego, 28. EPH WILLIAMS’ BIG CITY MINSTRELS, McDonough, Ga., Oct. 23; Jackson, 24; Harkinsville, 25; Cochrane, 24; Vienna, 28. DIXIE, 26 A. B. BILLY KING Mgr. Ruby Theatre, Louisville, Ky. This week's bill: "Kinky Doo Trio." Robinson & Randal, Miss Elvis Johnson, Miss Mayme Wyne. Booking Vaudeville acts, none too good THE CELEBRATED LEON MAGICIAN AND VENTRILOQUIST In Vaudeville Just Returned from Brazil With the Raymond's last season Would like to hear from all Managers and Agents. There with the goods, that's all. Address Leon Robert Long Auditorium Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. After October 30th Cresant Theatre New York City PARK First Time at THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND Mrs. Wiggs of the Ca EATINEE DAILY. POPULAR PRICES A CONTINUOUS THE GRIFF By acclamation they are conceded by Vaudeville. Weeks of Oct. 28 and 80, at Audi New Colonial, Week of O Halton Powel's Stock Co., in Matinee 10c; Evening, 10c, 2 MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. K. Grand Opera Hoc FELIX & CLAIR SHERMAN, KRANZ AND HYMAN 'HONOR AMO' A Remarkable Great Mo HAWTHORN & BURT 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY S NOTICE ers of the song, "I Want So purchased all rights from the fringement will be vigorously F THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, Oct. 26, 27, 28. Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch The Play of Human Heart Interest. EATINEE DAILY. POPULAR PRICES. EVERYBODY GOES TO THE PARK. A CONTINUOUS SCREAM! THE GRIFFIN SISTERS By acclamation they are conceded by the public to be the strongest act in Vaudeville. Booked Solidly. Weeks of Oct. 23 and 80, at Auditorium Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. Halton Powel's Stock Co., in "The Morning After." Matinee 10c; Evening, 10c, 20c, 30c. All Seats Reserved. FELIX & CLAIR HERMAN, KRANZ AND HYMAN 'HONOR AMONG THIEVES' A Remarkable Drama of Great Moral Force HAWTHORN & BURT MUSICAL GIRLS TOM MAHONEY ZARA CARMEN TRI PHOTOPLANE 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c Are the exclusive owners of the song, "I Want Some One to Kiss," having purchased all rights from the author, Russell Smith. Any infringement will be vigorously Prosecuted. Permanent Address THE FREEMAN TIM E. OWSLEY. WAN For Davis' 50 P Musicians in all lines, capable of playing stand. One lady and gentleman singer. Good pay and ton street, Pulaski, Tenn. WAN Acts, all kinds those having written, write again open new house in construction, opens in No Bundy, Amusement Director New Orpheum Ti WANTED! For Davis' 50 Piece Cornet Band Musicians in all lines, capable of playing standard music. A trombone, cornet and tuba soloist. One lady and gentleman singer. Good pay and expenses. Address N. C DAVIS, 28 West Cotton street, Pulaski, Tenn. WANTED! Acts, all kinds those having written, write again; good acts indefinite run; want big feature to open new house in construction, opens in November. Chorus Girls send Photos. George E. Bundy, Amusement Director New Orpheum Theater, 1323-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED! PERFORMERS Male and Female ```markdown ``` Fla., Oct. 23; Orlanda, 24; Mulberry, 25; Tampa, 26; St. Petersburg, 28. D.C. in DIXIE MINSTRELS—Bay City, Dax, 26. ADAM FOREPAUH-SELLS BROS. CIRCUS—Tampa, Fla., Oct. 23; Ocala, 24; Gainesville, 25; Live Oak, 26; Valdosta, Ga., 27; Thomasville, 28. WESTBROOK—ONGHUA ROUBA-DOURS—Meadville, Mo., Oct. 22; Hale, 23; Brookfield, 24. A. G. ALLEN'S NEW ORLEANS MINSTRELS—Hoseboro, N. C., Oct. 23. Sanford, 24; Fayetteville, 25; Raleigh, 26. GOMING! Frank P. George's DANABEGAY The Great ST. CLAIR WHITE MARIE BURTON RUBY COLEMAN FULTON W. JOE SHOECRAFT CLARENCE TISDALE ALEXANDER O. TAYLOR Oakland Music Hall Chicago, Illinois TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 21, 1911 Beneficiary, Kings' Daughters No. 2. Melange 8:45 to 9:45; Dancing til 1 a m. GARFIELD WILSON'S ORCHESTRA Admission 50c. WM. J. KELLY, Mgr. of Interior SAMUEL FIELDING, Mgr. in Advance WANTED For Campbell's DIXIE LAND MINSTRELS PERFORMERS & MUSICIANS Those that Double Brass Preferred. Live on car, good treatment, sure pay, all winter's work. Route: Muskogee, Okla., Oct. 21-22; Ada, 23-28. H. W. Campbell, Proprietor. S, Commencing Monday, Oct. 23, Eugene Walters' Masterpiece IN FULL" Popular Prices. SATURDAY, Oct. 26, 27, 28. Cabbage Patch The Play of Human Heart Interest. EVERYBODY GOES TO THE PARK. HUS SCREAM! IN SISTERS the public to be the strongest act in Booked Solidly. Horium Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. Matinee Daily October 23 "The Morning After." Oc. 30c. All Seats Reserved. EITH'S House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. ING THIEVES' the Drama of Rural Force MUSIKAL GIRLS TOM MAHONEY ZARA CARMEN TRIO PHOTOPLANE BEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. E! THE GRIFFIN SISTERS Are the exclusive own- me One to Kiss," having author, Russell Smith. Any in- prosecuted. TED! Peace Cornet Band hard music. A trombone, cornet and tuba soloist. expenses. Address N.C. DAVIS, 28 West Cot- TED! a: good acts indefinite run; want big feature to member. Chorus Girls send Photos. George E. Eater, 1323-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. 5 ```markdown ``` W. HENRI BOWMAN GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 Thornton and Long closed at Daly's Theater, Baltimore, Md., October 14, and opened at the Auditorium Theater, at Philadelphia, Pa., October 16. The celebrated Leon, of Long Bros. movies in vaudeville. Last week at Don's Theater, Baltimore this week, Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pa. The three Carter Companies, the Carolinians, the Georgianian and the Virginia Warbler, met in Indianapolis last Saturday for the first time in ten years. B. Gray is still on the staff of the side show band of Gentry Bros.' annex. Season is extended to December 2nd, when it will be farewell until the season for the white top in 1912. The Moores, Chintz and Ella B., at Dreamland theater week of October 9. Manager Tanner is well pleased. Miss Moore is noted for her fine wardrobe. The Old Plantation Quartette, of Shelbyville, Ind., passed through the city last Sunday on route to Zionsville, to sing for the Broadway Amusement Co. of Indianapolis. The members are William Joseph Hayes, William Hill and Elmer Goode. The Darktown Swells are doing a very good business and pleasing with great success everywhere. Mr. George Meyers, his wife, Mr. Mitchell, and Rebecca Reebeka, singing the late song hit, "Billy." The band is also very good, under the direction of our talented young trombonist, Ralph Redmon. At Atlantic City, N. J.: James Afl Wilson, of the team of Wilson and Bumby, known as the Sarman and his Bumby and Miss Carrie Chicago, were united in marriage, Tuesday, October 10, at 6 p. m. The affair was private, as none but their immediate family were there. Henderson of the First Baptist Church, officiated. Mrs. Wilson will accompany her husband to the Pacific Coast. Mr. Wilson is working on the Pantage at the opening, November 2, at Calgary, Canada. RUBY THEATER GALVESTON, TEXAS The Center Stock Company is still making good with a drama, "The Great Millionaire on War Street. Cast: Centenarians on War Street. Moore as "Hero"; Mira Huge as "male"; Little Catherine as "Baby"; and Miss Duson as "Mother." Miss Duson has been making good seventeen months. She has been singing "That Minor Strain." nightly singing "That Minor Strain." THE BUTLERS AT THE LAGMAN THEATER, MOBILE, ALA. The Butlers, Gus E. and Trixie, opened up at the Lagman, October 2, where they met the band, thecess. They close the bill with one of their own songs, "Butlers' Rag," which weat very big. They sang "I Can't Do Butter." Butler is writing another song, "I'm Goin' To Grab the First Train That's Bound For Home. He thinks of featuring one of his songs." Against My Mooney and Try to Get Strong With Me." The team is going better all the time. Mr. Butler says the top, Everything is in their favor ROSEBOROUGH MAY SUE "DOWN IN DIXIE" SHOW. Roseborough, the magician, is being urged by attorneys to sue the "Down In Dixie" minitrels management for damages. Mr. Roseborough was engaged in the management failed to place ticket as was agreed after several weeks' correspondence. Roseborough refused several engagements and tracts for the "Down In Dixie" show. Roseborough went broke buying special stage draperies and other stuff that it would forfeit for any other. Other acts are engaged without any explanation to Roseborough whatever. THE VIRGINIA WARBLERS EN ROUTE WERT. The Virginia Warbler passed through Indianapolis last Saturday, en route to the West. Their tour has opened up with success and everything looks good for a big season. The members of the Lawrence, Lawrence, Corinne Brown, N. T. Washington, Fred H. Gresham and J. H. Meadows, Misses Jones, Lawrence and Brown pale. The Freeman office a visit. Miss Jones, Lawrence, Corinne Brown, N. T. Washington, are new members of the company. Miss Brown is known to vaudeville, having toured successfully with the Chocolate Bon Tons. The whole company is made up of members of the company. Miss Jones is a musical graduate; Miss Lawrence is an accomplished pianist. BROWN'S TENNESSEE MINSTRELS AT STANSKA, MINN. Brown's Tennessee Minstrels slosed a successful airdrome season and opened an opera house season after having had a dome which came in very handy during the hot summer months. We opened the open house season at Avalon Inn, to a seated audience. Our band was seated recently by Mr. Allen Robison, a clarinetist. We are booked up solid until January, 1912. Oscar Carson and his band played the band's vacation, are back on the job. Carson came back singing "Lord Have Mercy on the Married Men." We have also played 201 games and lost 17. How is that for a record? They played semi-pro teams. Regards to all friends in the theater, the W. A. Brown, manager Tennessee minstrels. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. The Jolly John Larkin Company was in town last week and played to a large house. While here Tom Cross met his friend, the manager, who was to same as father meeting a son. They told ghost stories of their first show life until three o'clock in the morning. Mr. Sark Sims is doing a fine business. Mr. Williams is very nice shows at present. Mr. Sims has gained many friends since he has been in the city. Isaiah Grant leaves Oak Cross. Ivy Hubbard leaves for Birmingham. Ala. John Williams is getting his every night. He leaves them screaming. Jacksonville has a new show house on the way which promises to be one of the best. Spanish leaves Champington leaves on the 25th inst., to form his new stock company, which he expects to take to Cuba this winter. We trust Champington have big success. Spanish leaves lived there for four years. Get busy, Mrs. Crampton and join hands with your husband. ..Mr. Chas, Jones opened up one of Palace theater, Monday, and he expects to give first-class dances all winter. "LET GEORGE O IT." By Tim E. Owsley. When a man is doing or has done something for the good of the theatrical profession, that man has a right to express his public opinion concerning the work of others, but watch the work of others who are trying to be their successful or not, has no right to say anything. There was a time when criticism was honest, so far as the ability of the critic went, but now it has become a playing a player to right himself, if he was wrong, and improve, if he was right; but now days the actor has to tolerate the criticism of some one who knows the critic, he speaks to the actor or an actor or one person has assessed the criticism of such men as Cary Lewis, R. W. Thompson, J. D. Howard, Sylvester Russell, Lester Walton, Wm. Lewis, R. W. Thompson, J. D. Howard, it can be said that act, the play or the actor is not the goods? When those bright newspaper men have said they were O. K. I read the Freeman each week and I have read the Freeman each week think each article that appears in its professional page should be as near correct as possible. Because it is distributed among thousands of readers, and has been published in a gro paper in the world. Each week I notice a write-up theatrically from Louisville, Ky., written by a stage manager under the name of George Slaughter, director, and many a poor act a big send-off, all because he personally or mercenarily cannot agree with them. We are all by Freeman because the Freeman is with us and we are with The Freeman, but— Some of these criticisms are so manifestly unfair that even the casual readiness of the team and the team would suggest that the stage manager of whom I speak, be allowed to see that his curtain goes up on time and have his props ready for the acts that play on the stage. A vaudeville stage manager's duties are far much different from a road show or a stock show. A vaudeville stage manager is a stage carpenter on the above shows; if each of us but stay in our place, Oh, how much we would help our race. A stage manager's Price or Mr. Harris write up the show; if they are too busy, "Let George do it." NOTES FROM PROF. EPH WIL LIAMS' BIG CITY MINSTRELS AND JOLLY ETHIOPIANS. We are now in "Good Old Georgia" doing good business, and everybody happy. M. Athens, Ga. we opened in Mackenzie, a charming, appreciative audience, which was laud in applause and praise for the Big City Minstrels. This is the largest and best colored playhouses in Dixieland, owned and managed exclusively by colored people. W. G. Kennedy is rehearsing a new first show of the number of additions have been made since last writing. Ella Webb and her "plucks" are recent acquisitions, and the novelty slack-wire artist, is daily putting on new and astounding feats. The band, under the leadership of Clyde Anderson, is playing some fine music. AT LIBERTY. C Adam La Rose, America's only only band, also presenting 10 to 12 minutes M. singing specialties. For the past five years with the A. G. Allen's Big Minstrels. Open season December 20 and 1911. Reliable managers address Griffin, Rose, 533 E. Solomon street, Griffin, Ga. NOTES FROM RICHARDS & PRIN- GLE'S MINSTRELS By Clarence Powell. George Williams, the rising young composer of many of our big song hits, is a graduate of the University, sends regards to Fred Stone and G. G. Brown Billy (Foots) Watts has joined us again and has proven a nightly scream in the game. He was a member of Week." But where Mr. Watts really shines is in that intensely funny act with his partner, Charles A. Burton, who is a former player for men on the stage. With Burton and Watts added to our already suberb olio, we are ready to meet all comers, but they must weigh in at 8:30 p. m. John A. Watts, the grand old man of minstrelsy, is accorded a reception each time he appears. His name sends the house into tumult, plause. His "Silver Threads," is a hit always when sang by Mr. Watts. Watts is a graduate of Clarence Powell baseball team closed its season on the 18th. The boys divided a neat sum. While not enough to make McGraw jealous, "it helped some," Clarence Powell said, "when they lost every game they played William Brown, our trap drummer, wife in Cheyenne, Wyo., broke one of the drums when he was a child. He lay him up for a week or more. Mr. Brown is a valuable member to both band and orchestra, and we hope he will be a part of the band. Jopeka, Kans., under a physician's care. Tom White's health is fast returning and in a few more days he will be the same funny Tom of old. The rest ceramic and saw he looks better than he has for years. He sends regards to Will Washington. Fred W. Simpson is wearing a smile as broad as Indiana avenue. Mrs. Fred was a reporter in him for a few days for a trip to the Pacific Coast. Mrs. Major Daniels made a flying trip to Chicago last week. Clarence (Piccolo) Jones made a flying trip to Kansas City. Notice how they are not aviators, only show folks. Whitney Viney is writing a new song. THE FREEMAN. AN \LUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Shorty Edwards will sing it. Benny Sparrow is adding new dance steps each night. Johnny Haywood's orchestra is playing the old songs. Darling Smith is doing new stunts with the baton. Jake Smith as Brother Easy and Sydney Kirkpatrick as Brother Durand, their versatility in the last air, and Clarence P—. O, well that is enough! SOME PLAYS THEY MIGHT LIKE TO STAR IN. "The Piper"—Roy E. Pope. "The Runaway"—R. T. Hill. "In Missouri"—Nelson Crews. "A Million"—Philip A. Payton. "The Battle"—Sylvester Russell. "The Enchantress"—Carita Day. "In Old Kentucky"—W. H. Steward. "Louisiana Lou"—Walter L. Cohen. "A Kentucky Colonel"—W. D. Johnson. "Two Nights in Rome"—Dr. C. V. Roman. "The First Violin"—Joseph H. Douglass. "The Music Master"—Harry T. Burleigh. "Rebellion"—Roscoe Conkling Simmons. "The Private Secretary"—Emmett J. Scott. "The Chocolate Soldier"—Capt. Chas. Young. "His Honor, The Barber"—George A. Myers. "As a Man Thinks"—W. E. Burghardt DuBois. "My Friend From Dixie"—M. M. Lewey. "In Old New York"—Charles W. Anderson. "The Great Name"—Booker T. Washington. "Dr. Beans From Boston"—Dr. S. E. Courtney. "A Lady of Quality"—Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis. "The Gentleman From Mississippi"—Charles Banks. "The Pacemakers"—George W. Harris and J. H. Anderson. * * * * "The Gentleman From Indiana"—R. W. Thompson. * * * * "The Three omeos"—Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, J. Finley Wilson and Cary B. Lewis. ITEMS OF RACE INTEREST. Dr. Jordan reports that colored Baptists own real estate in West, South and Central Africa, South America and the West Indies, for school and church purposes, amounting to $40,000. According to records colored people in Texas own and pay taxes on $30,000,000 worth of property. In 1900 the colored Baptist community taxed on 70,000 farms; during the last ten years they have bought 4,000 additional farms. For the first time in more than twenty-five years Nashville has elected a Negro city councilman, Dr. S. P. Harris. One of the last Negro councilmen was J. C. Napier, now register of the United States treasury. Harris was running in opposition to the Democratic primary nominee. --- Last year the colored people raised in Texas about 465,000 bales of cotton, valued at about $32,000,000; they raised 15,000,000 bushels of corn, valued at about $10,000,000; they say the colored people in Texas got their farm products of all kinds about $40,000,000. It is safe to say further, that colored people living by other forms of occupation than farming, earned about $10,000,000 earnings in Texas for our race about $50,000,000.—Booker T. Washington. One year in prison and a fine of $100 against each of them formed the penalties imposed by United States District Judge Cotterill, at End, Okla. upon J. J. Reall and Frank Dunn, state election inspectors convicted of conspiracy to disobey a law or to纵容 it in a congressional election in 1910. The men were released on $2,000 bonds pending an appeal to the United States circuit court, the case involved the so-called "grandfather clause" of the Oklahoma statutes. The Rev. Augustine Tolton was the first colored Catholic priest ordained for the United States, Father Augustine Tolton, a native of New York, April 1854. His parents were Peter Tolton and Martha Chisley. The family moved to Quincy, Ill., in 1861. Augustine Tolton was a Franciscan College. By the assistance of the pastor of St. Peter's, Father McGirr, and the Francisans, he was sent to the Franciscan College, the famed Propaganda College. Ordained a priest, he returned to Quincy in 1887. On November 28, 1889, he took charge of the first Francisans of Chicago, holding his first church at St. Mary's church. Through the donation of $10,000 from a Mrs. Anne O'Neill, he was enabled to erect St. Monica's church, a memorial of which he was pastor until his death from sunstroke, on July 9, 1897. In the party with Dr. Washington at Houston, Texas, were: Emmett J. Scott, Dr. Washington's secretary; Nathan Hunt, stenographer; Booker T. Hunt, physician; Kenney, resident physician; Tuskegee Institute, Alabama; Dr. R. E. Park, magazine writer, Boston. Mass.: Charles S. Tator, New York Evening Post, New York City; Rev. Lacy, San Antonio, Texas; A. P. Redoubil, san Antonio, Texas; R. L. Smith, president Negro Business League of Texas, Waco; H. T. Kealing, president Western University, Quindaro, Kan.; W. T. Rollin, treasurer Prairie View State Normal University, Texas; E. L. Blackshear, president Prairie View State Normal School, Prairie View, exTas; Walt L. Cohen, former register of United States land office, Williams, agent John F. Slater and Jeanne Boards, Hampton Institute, Virginia, Rt. Rev. I. B. Scott, Bishop of Africa, the Methodist Episcopal church; Horace D. newspaper correspondent, Hopkinson University, W. Dogan, president Wiley University, Marshall, Texas, and others. BOWLING GREEN, KY. By J. F. Moxley. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Thomas Garrison, of Tenth street, and Mrs. Dondalson, of 1838 Kenton street, were united in marriage Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride. Rev. J. S. Helm was the officiating clergyman....Mr. Mack Parker and Mrs. Dondalson were joined in wedlock on the bride....Mrs. C. L. Timberluck of Franklin, Ky., spent a few days with Mrs. Pardee Grider, 853 Eleventh street. Mrs. Mille form, of First street, is critically ill. We are recovering....Mrs. Fount Potter, of Richmond, Ky., spent last week with his daughter, Mrs. Ella Potter, 134 State street. Mrs. Ella C. Briggs, who has returned home, in Louisville, Ky., has returned home, after an enjoyable visit....The body of Mrs. Lella Hayner was brought from Nashville, Tenn., last week in funeral service, who held at Taylor's Church, M. E. Church. Rev. R. Reed, pastor of the church, conducted the services. Mrs. Hayner was a member of the choir of Taylor's Church, M. Church, and was always found at post, at the church, at the time he been married only nine months. She --- leaves a father and four sisters....The Allen Christian Endeavor, of Taylor's Chapel A. M. E. Church will hold a memory meeting at 6:30 p.m. on topic, "Why Christian Endeavor is 15:41." The public are cordially invited to attend and take part in the meeting ADDYSTON, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Sr. The Corinthian Baptist church choir, of Newport, Ky., under the direction of Miss Lovena Ellis, rendered excellent music at the Temple Mission Sunday. A sumptuous repast was spread for the Georgiana Foreman.....Miss Lure Ruffins, of Columbus, O., spent several days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Georgiana Foreman.....Miss Lure Ruffins, of Columbus, O., spent several days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Georgiana Foreman.....Miss Lure Ruffins, of Columbus, O., rendered a pleasing solo at the Mission services Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Hattie Parker has received Mrs. Hattie Parker's new colored papers will be found on the shelves of the Dunbar News Agency. Included among them will be the Pilot Mrs. Hattie Parker and the mond. Va.; The Cleveland Gazette and The New York Age.....Miss Floretta Herben will be connected with the suburban area through coming holidays and also canvassing agent for various kinds of literature for the Dunbar News Agency. All courtesy strongmen will be with apprehension by the management. In C. Hawkins, general agent and manager. AS IT HAPPENED IN MARSHALL, TEXAS Special to THE FREEMAN The Freeman Jackson was the guest of Marshall October 3. He spoke on the campus of Wiley University. Over five thousand people were present. One hundred people were here from Shreveport, La. Four automobiles came by dirt road and the parade car went through the business part of the city. A large number of floats, representing Peter Kendall, "the blacksmith," Bishop College sewing department and sabbing department in central High School training. Program at 3:30 clock on Wiley campus. President M. A. Dugan, chairman; prayer by Rev. J. E. Bryant; address of welcome on behalf of the city, Adams address welcome on behalf of Wiley Bledsoe; address, Prof. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee Institute.....Mr. Timothy Johnson is making an awful mistake his torsional parors to 18 South Wellington street....The Freeman every Saturday at 506 East Bowle street. LOGANSPORT. IND. Mrs. Hazel Wilson and Mr. Benjamin Means were united in marriage in Indi- asapolis. They returned home Friday, October 2. A half of relatives and friends met last Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo. Maby, 4271², South Fifth street, and enjoyed the day. The occasion was in honor of the daughter, Mrs. C. A. Moore, who will leave for her home in Kansas City, Mo. A dinner was served at the noon hour. Performers with FLORIDA BLOSSOM COMPANY Walter H. Childs ...MUSICIAN... Composer and Arranger of Music Musical Director Florida Blossoms Musical Co. Excellent Library Classical Music. Seasons 1900, 1910, 1911. Headquarters, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind Eddie E. Daye, The Human Corkscrew Enroute Florida Blossom Co. Act 12 Minutes. A No. 1 Wardrobe. Copyers Keep Off. Per. Add. The Freeman. Indianapolis, Ind 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 COMPANY 5023 STATE ST. CHICAGO, IL WANTED At All Times GOOD COLOBED TALENT Singles, Doubles and Small Minstrel company. Must have good wardrobe and be able to change Address CHAS. A. HOOD, Mgr. Alamo Theatre Majestic Building. Meridian, Miss. JOHN H. HARRIS EARL WALKER Manager Crown Garden THEATRE Indianapolis, Ind. Booking all the leading COLORED VAUDEVILLE TALENT of America. Would like to hear from Will Appear in Your City Soon The Florida Blossom Comp' With 40 All Star Performers, in their 2 Palace Cars. Engagements open at all times for first class musicians and performers, male and female. Contest jumpers and boozers save stamps. Douglass & Worthey, sole owners. Fourth street, Macon, Ga The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS Hourly Performances from 8 to 11—Matinees Sundays and Holidays ADMISSION 16 WANTED! First class acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognized ability. Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, South Street above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. In Vaudeville, doing 18 minutes in one. Good wardrobe on and of the stage. All Managers write in care of the Freeman. EVANSS & HADLEY, PROPS. Thirteenth and Walnut Streets, Louisville, Ky. Featuring Vaudeville Attractions and Moving Pictures. Would like to hear from all first class acts. SONG HITS or TO DAY Monkey Rag, Fishing, by Chris Smith Alexander's Rag Time Band, When I Woke Up this Morning she was Gone, It's Great to Meet a Friend, Etc., All Right in my Younger Days, Deep in My Heart I Love You Babe, If I Forgot, Carolina Rag, Down in Melody Lane, Ocean Roll, Railroad Rag, In the Land of Harmony. 38 EAST 21st St New York City SUITE 1—3159 State St. Chicago, Ill. WANTED RAM M'CABE'S GEORGIA TROUBABOURS dancing comedian; A No. 1 soprano singer, must be No. 1 piano player, lady or gent; A No. 1 soubrette who sight good singing and dancing girls; also want two musicians that double band and orchestra or stage. Per- tain at once and send your lowest terms. Address Cabe, Mgr. Georgia Troubadour Mo., Oct. 21, 22, 23, 24; Meadville, 28, 29 30. New Grand Famous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures TRE IN AMERICA BUILT FOR COLORED PEOPLE to hear from all colored acts Amusement Company State St., - Chicago, Illinois WANTED! FOR WILLIAM M'CABE'S GEORGIA TROUBABOURS A No. 1 singing and dancing comedian; A No. 1 soprano singer, must be able to lead chorus; A No. 1 piano player, lady or gent; A No. 1 soubrette who can sing, dance and talk; eight good singing and dancing girls; also want two good novelty acts, and musicians that double band or orchestra or stage. Performers in all lines write at once and send your lowest terms. Address Wm. McCabe, Mgr. Georgia Troubadours, Maryville, Mo., Oct. 21, 22, 23, 24; Meadville, 28, 29 30. The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA BUILT FOR COLORED PEOPLE Want to hear from all colored acts Grand Amusement Company 3110-12 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois ..RIGHT NOW.. From 4 to 5 weeks at the theatre, Jacksonville, Flas Shows Nightly, No Matinees. State all in first letter. Write or wire You Can Play Your Act From 4 to 5 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, Florida. MICHAEL We publish and market your own songs and compositions. Set words to music and music to words. Your song guaranteed to reach the public through our hands. Music Buyers Join Our Staff Club and get the latest music published. We distribute 50,000 copies each month. HUGGS & HEARD house of Hits Music Publishers IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. Kid White will go against Jack Welch at Yonestown, O., the latter part of sound very much like lines. Mammy Johnson says Lil' Arthur is not even Ben Harper will fight the Columbia Club Pet in Peru, Ind., October 27, a round-gear go. Chick Morgan, a promising lightweight of Interpolapolis, will have a go with Mike Sullivan, a semi-windup, six rounds, this month, Peru, Ind. LONDON, Eng. —According to a report from London there is a possibility of champion Jack Johnson and Bomber Wells coming together in Paris in the near future. French promoters it is said are endowing to arrange a match between two favorites of course Wells coming together will fight if the purse is sufficient size to suit him. Wells anxious to meet the champion, for seems to have an idea that he can win him. Wells is said to be best annotated because of the action of the Engleman in presenting the fight in JEANNETTE GETS HIS WISH. To Meet Langford in Twenty Rounds on the Coast Joanette, the Negro heavyweight of Union Hill, N. J., and sam Langford, the dragged one, will battle twenty-round bout in the Angeles some time in November. The match is sure to attract attention, and plionion varies on the probable outcome. McKenrick, manager of Joanette, said the other night: "The match which Joan has always looked for has been the world who can lick Langford it is Joanette. Sam has outpointed Joanette in short bouts, but over a minute-you can note the words and a face that Joanette will win in the coming contest." TONEY CAPONI NO MATCH FOR SAM LANGFORD. NEW YORK—Toney Caponi, the Italian heavy-weight, was convinced that he had no business with Sam Langford, the "Boston Tar Baby," at the Twempo, after playing with the Italian two rounds, cut loose in the third with the kind of punches that have beaten all corners. Caponi could have been beaten with his usual solicitude for the crowd, let him stay. Tiring of this in the second round, Langford knocked. Caponi down, but the crowd was still on his feet from putting on the finishing touches. When Caponi had been punched all over the ring in the third round, which lasted for about 10 seconds, the scrape was stopped by Referee Charley White, whereupon Langford left the ring grinning from ear to ear. Caponi looked gratefully at the referee for his extremity. He will not be playing Baby again. First Round—Caponi began dances around, throwing in light lefts until the ball came back. Langford grinned as he jabbed the Italian with comparatively light rib resters. Caponi, still moving around, kicked the ball back to the nose and Langford then drove him to ropes where the Chicago man blocked several punches for the head. Langford had the round. Second round—Langford very easily blocked half a dozen short lefts. Caponi refused to stand still even for a second and the Tari Baby began to press against the ball then drove a hard swing; and then he got on he stopped a book for the jaw. Langford laughed as he followed the white man around. Then suddenly he led with the right foot to the side of the head. Caponi went down for the count of nine and was croogy when he arose. Langford then him away, but the bell banged the Italian. Third Round—Caponi sprinted around the edge of the ring for a moment. Lancorf chased him and with a right arm, he ran back to the center, up. Caponi was a punishing bag, The Tar Baby hammered him in the ribs, stomach and face until Caponi did not know where the punches were coming from. Lancorf had no use. Lancorf had him beaten to a standstill when the referee stepped between the men and saved Caponi from an inevitable knockout. Lancorf had him standalong bout Satorl. Tiel of the battleship Connecticut stopped G. Stucke, of this city, in the fourth round. Tiel was knocked down three times in the first two rounds but his arm was firmly and gradually beat his antagonist. BROKE OR NOT BROKE? That's the Question—Is Johnson Up Against it? By Billy. Burner is persistent that Johnson is an astute financier—flat as a flounder. But runnymede is otherwise a mischief breeder. She is none too care- $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened manhood, failing memory and lame back, drains, or the follies excesses, unnatural drains, or the follies excesses, unnatural drains so many worm and nervous men their own homes—without any additional help or medicine—that I think every man who wishes to regain his manly power and virility, quickly and should have a copy. 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A great many doctors would charge $3.00 to $3.50 for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. ful of her lines and other things that sound very much like lines. Mammy told her, "Arthur is not even bent; but she is so bent you know, that it may be she sees only one side of her famous son, and sees it love. He loves plus that of her race—a pretty strong woman. Ever, she puts it on strong when she that he has $150,000 stuck away in various places. He doesn't stand to reason that Johnson has much money as his mother thinks, but ought to have a great big wad somewhere, hasn't he doesn't deserve any sympathy. Johnson has spent big money; it is plain to see. That fact means much more to him, that spends it than to those looking on. He has said that if your closest account sets your expenses down at $500 per month, are spending not less than $1,000. When did you spend within the appropriation? Johnson was making good money in the states with his exhibitions; enough to keep him and his family alone some exhibiting, style. It is safe to say, how much it took every bit of it, and perhaps just a little more. Over on the other side he also done some exhibiting, but they have such a chance to pay money—by contrast—Jack has found that out; he has done some tall talking haste and of which he will repent at least once. The chances are that just as soon as he can come home decently, that is, gracefully, after his big talk about Europe, he has to be doing so. He, without doubt, has been over social time, so Jack is paying the fiddler. Is the game worth the candle? Jack has much collateral—diamonds, galore, gold, watches and valuables of various kinds, including an automobile mirror, a watch, and a couple to turn these in on account; but if he does, and when he does it is likely to be good-bye unless he wins them back by pounding Langford, Jeannette, Lang, and Marge measure 4000 or some such illusion sight. Uneasy rests the head that wears the crown. Uneasy in some particulars, he is not as competent in theCIAL disaster owing to his very distinction. Was there ever such another case? Well, let's see, there was Alexander, son of Philip of Macedon, who, in his youth, was a compulsive father will leave nothing to do". His old man was a mighty scraper, as one will readily see, and the boy took right after him. Alexander found much to love, and he would like Jack Johnson, with the world whipped, leaving him most truly with nothing to do. Johnson runs the risk, and he is not considerable, hopes of a substantial jackpot in sight. He had up a $1,000 forfeit on the London fight. He drew it down hastily; expressed his desire to be considerable as if he was pleased to know that he could lay hands on it. Then too, it is thought, that Johnson went a rather merry clip, owing to his prospective and prospective, engendering long as the moral law. They aggregated some $500,000; quite enough to turn a king's head, and to speak to a mere man, added to the usual successful sports and "culldug gemmens" at that, means going some. But Johnson spent in this time his Recon wad unless he wontonly gave it away. I means, I think, that Johnson has made some serious excursions, and to owing, of course, before stated his pects. It stands to reason that he will not listen longer to the siren voice of the soft-handed gentry, to resolve to the first, last and all the time-"Show me." Johnson does not need to go broke? He can by judicious management, keep up expenses, giving exhibitions and such in event he fails to take on fighters that he cannot handle. He will not stale for many years. The time, perhaps, will never come when Jack Johnson can not draw bread by hand. He will not starve by show Jack Johnson. A tour through the section would suit hundreds of thousands who have only heard the Johnson name. He can not starve, if he will starve, if he will starve, if he will starve, or any one else to be planning his future. It is brighter than that of any Neerou in the world in spite of the great success of his career. 4000 per year at a minimum, with excellent prospects of seeing this sum increased several times. Reno fixed Jack Johnson, but he that Adam Reno comes to unbind his ATHLETIC FIELD DAY At Schorling's American Giants Base ball Park—Illa Vincent Wins from Frank Ehrler. By Sylvester Russell. (Chicago Special.) Three big wrestling matches and field day sports for athletes was the program provided at Schorling's American Glants Baseball Park. Thursday, October 12, for the flight of Dearborn Center Day Nursery. Although the air was chilly, the day was warm and the setting of the sun did the field look gloomy, and even then the spectators were so wrought up with excitement over the wrestling matches that nobody was in a mood to realize that darkness THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER among the sporting class, as well as the athletic features ran as follows: Bunting the Ball. (First Base Run.) Pate, Chicago Giants.....3-4 Strothers, Chicago Giants.....3-2-5 Webster, Leland Giants.....3-2-3 uncan, Leland Giants.....3-2 Ball, Chicago Giants.....3-4 Hill, American Giants.....3-3 Barber, American Giants.....3-4 Prior, American Giants.....3-4 Ball, Chicago Giants.....3-4 Circling the Bases. Parks, Chicago Giants... 15-2 Webster, Leland Giants... 14-1 Barber, American Giants... 16-2 Barber (white, Boston Giants)... 15 Pate, Chicago Giants... 15 Duncan, Leland Giants... 15-3 Gardner, Chicago Giants... 14-4 Strothers, Chicago Giants... 14-4 Prlor, American Giants... 14-4 Ball, Chicago Giants... 15 Fungo Hitting. Dougherty, Am. Giants.....376-4 345 Parks, Chicago Giants.....300 305 Lindsey, Am. Giants.....377-8 391-9 Won by Lindsey. Long Distance Throwing. First. Second. pards. Prior, American Giants.....326 340 Duncan, Leland Giants.....328 355 Wickware, Leland Giants.....300 362-6 Hill, American Giants.....352 350 Ball, Chicago Giants.....310 340 Won by Wickware. The high jumping contest was unfinished, owing to the lateness of the hour and the uneven size of the three matched. The participants were: F. L. Holmes, C. McGee and Norman Roberts. Music was provided by George aBiley's Band; and Joe Green, the baseball player, with a loud voice, the big horn master of ceremonies. CHICAGO GIANTS TAKE CLASH. Rally in Eighth Inning in Which Five Runs Are Scored Beats Ameri can Giants. 7 to 5. A batting rally in the eighth, when the Chicago Giants scored five runs, caused the defeat of the American Giants at at home. The Giants at Ball were the opposing twirlers and each bad two bad innings. Score: 3 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 - 5 American Giants 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 - 5 Two base hit—Hill. Three base hit—Ball. Webster. Struck out—by Ball. 9; by Foster. 2. Bases on balls—Off Ball. 4; off Foster. 3. Goose-Goose. Short Flights. Pleasant Themes. I like to talk of pleasant things That make one's spirit light; So, when some dearly gossip brings their story to the apache Some stale and dismal anecdote About a neighbor's faults, I straightway get that gossip's goat, And tell him he must waltz. "This life is short, my friend," I say, "For us por mortal skates. And we have some good way Has got some foolish traits; But every man, as you will find, If you should seeking start, Has some good qualities of mind, Some virtues in his heart. And, I have found it better far To help poor human jars To help the poor star, By giving words of praise. Than to discourage them and mock By saying bitter things; So, soak your head and take a walk In the street. On deck again! Get a business of your own, from which you cannot be fired." The average Negro talks entirely too much and travels too much. Up to this writing there have been "black-Handers" among the colored brethren. Booker T. Washington has sewed Texas up in a sack. It is his command. 'Tis well! What is the matter with John C. Dancy for commander of the colored troops in the field for the coming campa- gion? --- If it is true that no money is to be spent among "the boys" in the coming campaign, it will be tough on the professional "promoters." Cheap white adventurers should not be allowed to use Negro platforms as a forum upon which to abuse Negro leaders of worth and ability. Some of our prominent footlight favorites are finding that there is as much advertising in getting married as there is in getting a divorce. There is nothing in the rules that prevents a local business league from doing anything until time to elect delegates to the national convention. Florida gets the next "educational pilgrimage." M. M. Lewey will be conductor-in-chief, which is a sufficient guarantee that it will be the real thing. Brainless idiots who laugh at the serious scenes of a well-acted drama should be put out without ceremony. They are a nuisance that should be abated at once. --- Jack Johnson is not "broke." It was the penny-a-liner trying to "pull a story" to keep from getting broke, that that rumor on the confiding public. --- Unless all signs fail, the next chairman of the Republican National Committee will be the Hon. Charles D. Hilles, the tactful and energetic secretary to the President. * The Negro of this generation must stand upon his own feet. With an open door in business, education and the industries, the black man should be able to rise on his intrinsic merits. * The National Union at Washington describes one of the Boston Guardian's principal ailments as "New York-episoditis," and thinks Bret Trott should take something for it. * A "patriotic interest in public affairs" is not "pernicious political activity." Keep this in mind, civil service employees, during the approaching campaign, and you can't run afoul of the law. * --- The race would be better off if the race was to raise potatoes, hogs and hominy, instead of coming to the great cities and raising the thing Bob Ingersoll said did exist. --- The liberal preacher of today is finding that the theater is not necessarily next door to dammation. There are theaters and theaters—plays and plays. Education is bringing about a religious revolution. . . . The sensible Negro is not permitting himself to become excited over Prof. Boas' those that all of the Negroes will be white in a hundred years. All arrangements had better be made on the usual basis during our lifetime. Traveling fakirs are on their last lap with the newspaper men in the various metropolitan centers. There will be some exposes if they show up again on their old circuits. A hint to the wise ought to be sufficient. Have you read the latest report on conditions at Tuskegee Institute? If not, send to Dr. Washington for a copy, or making made for the current year is magnifying unsurpassed in the history of the school. The Negro is against the labor unions are against the Negro. The unions should "loosen him," and get him with man them, especially in the South. They will yet have the Negro skilled workman as their most dangerous competitor in the open market. Prohibition will make greater headway as a moral question than as a politic question. The experience have repeatedly proven this. It is an absolute impossibility to legislate religion into the soil of mankind or to conquer the man as a statute. As Dr. J. E. Shepard so wisely teaches, the man by religious teaching and reform his habits by educating him as to their evil results. There seems to be a disposition in some quarters to "pick on" Sylvester Russell unnecessarily. Russell is a man who does not change the man he hits the null somewhere near the head. Public men must learn to give and take. It is a part of the game. Dr. Arthur M. Brown, of Birmingham, Ala., one of the nation's most capable surgeons, regardless of section or color, has the inside track for the exact incidence of the National Medical Association. Meet him at Tuskegee Institute. --- The wisest leaders of the A. M. E. Zion Church are committed to the policy of "expansion." The sentiment for the election of at least three bishops to the Zion Church is to rank paying file o the Zion connection. New and active prelates will more than pay for themselves through the development of new soil—so that is not covered by any of the evangelical churches. Ground was recently broken for the new $50,000 John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital at Tuskegee Institute. Dr. John A. Kenney, the resident physician, will be the first faculty member inception of Freedmen's at Washington, Provident at Chicago, and Doughass at Philadelphia, will be the finest and best-equipped hospital for colored people in the United States, and teachers and students of Tuskegee Institute, but will provide provision for the colored people of the entire South, who cannot secure proper attention elsewhere. The Zion Church's hospital are wealthy Northern philanthropists, who decline to permit their names to be made known. CUBA, THE NEGRO'S LAND OF HOPE. By Charles Alexander Happiness is the chief object of human endeavor. Every man, of whatever race, high or low, rich or poor, young or old, is seeking happiness. All labor has the power to make a man hope that the reward will furnish means of obtaining happiness. He who points the way to happiness is a benefactor to his race. In this great, proximate power, he never tells his hopes; he hopes sometimes vaguely, sometimes unconsciously, for happiness, but the realization too frequently dawns upon him that the more he toils, the further out into the unlight and intellect of his humanity, the firmer his search for happiness, the less brilliant his future appears. After a very careful study of Cuba and its wonderful possigilities, and after a careful study of the island, from Boston, and a searching investigation of the Los Pinos farms, a tract of ten thousand acres within sixty miles of Havana, I am convinced that I will find the real service by sending forth this article. The island is 780 miles long and 100 miles wide. It has an area of 44,000 square miles. Since the Spanish-American war, the natives were destroyed, sanitary conditions have been greatly improved, good roads have been built and no unauthorized settlers on the island. The island is now one of the healthiest spots on the face of the globe, and is destined to become one of the great winter resorts for people of all ages. The island is the most of January, February and March. I am told, Havanna is as gay as Paris or New York. The Prado, Central Park and such other public parks are beautiful and Sevilla are crowded with brilliantly jeweled ladies and gentlemen from all parts of the world. The habitable climate and rich soil, Cuba is exceptionally well adapted to agriculture. The apparent backwardness of the natives in the cultivation of sugar cane and the lack of people who have been attracted by the thousands to this island, the natives are gaining inspiration by the examples of the United States by these people from the United States. Peace prevails on the island. The railroad lines have been extended援建, and the bridges have brought into close touch with the larger and more thriving communities, and improved transportation facilities have opened up the way of progress and prosperity. The colonies, of hich there are many, have injected new blood into the republic and rendered the economy and industry richer and more developed. New highways have been constructed, ports improved, canals and wharves built, agricultural schools started all over the island. The great regarding factor in the development of Cuba, as far as I could see, is the scarcity of labor. The labor problem is the one big problem at this time. The farming can make an independent living the most favorable conditions in Cuba. There is no place in the world where his honest labor will bring larger profits. This joy greater personal liberty. This beautiful island is known in history as the "Pearl," or "Queen," of the Antilles; the更能-Faithful Isle,"—and it is all of this. There the air is soft, the waters refreshing, the fruits simply delicious, the flora a vertitable moving, turbulent riot where majestically, furnishing at eventide a fantastic fringing for the skyline in the distance. White men are getting rich in five to twelve years; the navy is the time for colored men to join their ranks and share their good fortune. There is plenty of room for ambitious and industrious men and women of my race. The navy's arms have been ten acre acres to be sold at the very low price of $33 per acre, and on easy payments. GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOWARD UNIVERSITY. Washington, D. C., Sept. 15, 1911. 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It is not our parley over who failed in the past. The present is given to us. A part of the work of the human agency is out who the sons and daughters of Howard have seen where they are and what, with their ideas, An eminent statesman once said that the greatest reward he could ever ask for his labor as a servant of the government was the consciousness that he had been able to contribute his share to the upbuilding of the ric. You and I are granted the boon of this same fine consciousness. Big things are doing at Howard University. Still big things are soon to follow, and you are going justly proud that in their consummation you have played a large part. Yours very sincerely, JAMES, WATERS, JR., Secretary General Alumni Assn., 1337 T street, N. W. MARION, OHIO. The Reese Bros.' Africanders are in the city for the first half of the week, at the sun theater. Mrs. Della Brown is seen sick for the past week. Mrs. Gainesville, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rev. W. W. Grimmens has returned to this city for the fifth year. The Busy Bee Club will give a social next Saturday night. The Embroidery Club will meet the Tuesday evening. The Willing Workers Club will meet Friday night. The Club is a very interesting paper. WEST BADEN, IND Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Joe Milligan is very sick....Mr. Martin Fritt is very sick....Miss Jennie laughn of St. Louis, is the guest of Mrs. Diana Fritt, the treasurer of the bureau of West Baden, formerly of Louisville, has gone to California to spend the winter. DULUTH, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. The weather is fine now, but we have had a very hot day. Mr. H. Beard has returned to work from the swellhead....Tom Jones has returned from the East....Tim Gillam returned from Texas. The Texas Sauber is to be married November 20. Mrs. Howard has returned from New York, to have twenty maids, with reference, for prizes. 7 vate families. Apply 929 Fourth ave. 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And who to do it? a In this department we give you the assistance”of men of experience in making your selections; our mechanies are the best in their several lines of work, and we have enough of them to serve you promptly. If you will visit our fourth floor wo will consider it a pleasure to show you many beautiful papers, ora telephone call will bring an experienced decorator to your home, who will give you an esti- mate, —Fourth floor, north. LL. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distr!/ators of Dry Goods. j CITY AND VICINITY. Mrs. Fred Simpson left Tuesday for ‘Topeka, Kan. Mrs, Earl Embry was somewhat in- disposed this week. Mr. Harry Woods spent several days tn Chicago last week. % ‘Mrs. Estella Gibson, in Missouri street, is confined to her home. ‘Mrs. Anna Gribbin, of Marion, Ind., spent several days here last week. Mrs. Hattie Shobe, in Pansy street, is improving from a recent illness. Mrs. Ora Jefferson, in West North street, was on the sick list this week. Miss Katie Anderson, of Frankfort, Ky., is visiting relatives here indefinitely. Mesdames Louise Lewis and Carrie Blanchard spent last Sunday in Cincin- nati. A bazaar for the benefit of Charity hospital will be given November 14th to 18th. Mr. Sheppard Rickman is much {m- proved, but is yet confined at the City hospital. ‘Messrs. Bruce and Jesse Jackson re- turned to their home in Washington, D. C., this week. Misses Nannie and Agnes Kennedy were hostesses to a few friends at whist, Tuesday evening. The board o fdirectors of Charity hos- pitel will gerve dinner at ielding’s din- ing room, Sunday, Samaritan Court, No. 37, will hold its regular meeting Monday évening, Octo- ber 234, at 8 o'clock. Mr. Edward Gardin, of Peoria, Ill., is the guest of Mrs. Lena Pittman, in Sen- ate avenue, this week, The Young Ladies’ Club will be the guests of Miss Cora Baker, in Minerva Street, next Tuesday evening. ‘Mr. Geo. L. Knox went to Lagrange, Ky,, this week, where he spoke before the members of the M. E. church in that city, Master Cleopis Hill is quite ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hill, in Fayette street, with diphtheria. Mr. C. E, Messer, of Harrisburg, IL, and his son, Mr. Bert Messer, of Chicago, were in the city this week on business. Mrs. Mattie Brown has returned home after an absence of four months In Wa- terloo, Mich. She reports a pleasant trip. . Mr. Leon Anderson left Tuesday for his home in Portsmouth, 0. after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs, Will R. Jackson. ‘The Searchlight Club will give a Hal- fowe'en social at the residence of Mrs. Mary F. Marshall, 2008 Yandes street, ‘Tuesday, October dist. Mrs. Rebecca Bush, in Superior street, died Monday and the funeral services were held at the Ebenezer Bautist chureh, Wednesday afternoon. ‘Mrs. Bessie Wills was hostess to the Kenedia Whist Club last Friday. The club was entertained by Mrs. Juila Ben- nett, in North West street, this week. ‘Mrs. George Cowan entertained at six o'clock dinner Monday evening. in honor of Mrs. William Hagan, of Chicago. The invited guests numbered twelve. The after attraction was bridge whist. Mrs. Martha Craig, in Senate avenue, entertained quite a number of friends at whist Monday afternoon. An excel- Jent lunch was served and beautiful prizes were awarded to the winners. ‘The White Rose and Biue Ribbon So- cial Club was royally entertained by Mra, James Hatchet, in West Vermont street, Thursday evening. Whist will be the attractive feature throughout its meetings. Miss Minnie Keeth, in Alvord street, gave a beautiful house party Wednesday. ‘The color scheme, blue and white, was carried out and a dainty three-course repast was served. The pastime was spent in masic and dancing. Mr, William H. Fielding returned home last Saturday after an extended trip to Springfield, Dayton, Columbus and Lan- caster, Ohio. He was also in attendance at the reunion of children held et the residence of his mother in Lancaster, O. Among the visitors to the city Sunday from Louisville, Ky., were Messrs. Wm. Adams, %. Francis Dorsey, I. Shipley, 3. Arthur Murphy and George Long, of Hakrods Creek ‘They were the guests of Mr. H. M, Wells, 1612 Yandes street. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spears, Mr. and Mrs. George Lane, Miss Gladys Brice and FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR ‘Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, F used your Pomade and now havo a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L, Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ii). Ford’s Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non- Gritant skin remedy. It makes theskin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these rem- edies. Be sure and get Ford’s, manu- factured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Il. For sale by Ferger’s drug store, Vaughn Bros. drug store, Pink's Phar: macy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros, Grugéists, Robt. P. Blodau, James Fi. Noo, (Graves Pharmacy, Geratdine Paar: ‘Mr. Wallace King, of Louiaville, Ky., were numbered among the guests here ‘Sunday, and departed: Monday morning for Chicago, ‘They are making thelr trip by automobile. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Day, of Chatta- nooga, Tenn., have purchased property in Senate avenie, and will take up perman- ent residence here November ist. Both are well known in this city and their many friends are more than pleased to receive them. Miss Willie Clendinin, a student of Fiske University, spent last week with Mrs. Bessie Wills, in North West street, en route to her home after visiting her cousin, Mrs. Alice Garnet, of Louisville, Ky. While Here she was entertained by Meadames Victoria. Webber, in North West street, John Turner, in Reno street, Cornelius Woodfolk, and others. Miss Glendinin left Monday morning to enter school. SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. Rev. H. W. Tate, D. D., Pastor. ‘The afinual grand rally will be held to- day. Collections to be taken by the au- xillaries of the church. Preaching at 11 a m, by Dr. L. H. Brown, of Louisville Ky, “Sermon at 3 p. m., by Rev. J. H. W. MeCoomer. Sacred concert at 8 p.m. by the choir. All members and friends are expected to coniribulte liberally. ‘The Epworth League will be addressed by the Rev. J."8. Webb, of Winchester, Ky, att p.m. JONES’ TABERNACLE. A. M, E. Zion Church—Corner North and Blackford Streets. Sunday, October 21, 1911, will mark the besinning of the quarterly meetings of Jones Tabernacle for this conference year. Rev. Mickens, the presiding elder, Will apeak ‘morning “and evening. and Rev, °R: Harvey, of Allen Chapel A. Mis. church, will’ speak at 2:43 p.m. ‘The communion will be given also, ‘Love Feast Monday night, and an address by the presiding elder to the ¥. W. and the W: Beand ‘eM. Societies. Rev. Mr. Sfnytiie and other noted divines wilt as: sist Dr. Harvey Sunday afternoon PROGRAM To Be Rendered in Simpson Chapel | Sunday, October 22. eet Jota bleu tact aa oS) 0 1 SS Prager oe pastor Selection «7 ..12./¥. Mf 'G."A. “Orchestra Duet... irs, €! Parker, Mrs. LU. Taylor Instrumental Soio... -Miss Cora’ Pullian Solos scsscssescs vers. Carrie Crump Reading 2000000/0/10'Mr JM, Harding “Mra: M.S. ohnison, Rev. J. MeCooma Duett BRON Sa ae se Soe he ee Solo «vee vssvvvve sss iss’ Hazel Ducan Collection, B00 wees eeeeeevegege Mts. A. Daniel Selection ......0.¥/ MOC. AY Orchestra BOIS frac op ieerenng tee REE Y.M.C.A. NOTES. ‘The Negro boys and young men of In- dianapolis are to have a new Y. M.C. A. building, costing $100,000, and ‘the cam: paign to raise the money’ H.c3(U etaoin paign to raise $60,000 of it will begin early Monday morning. $40,000 has al- ready been pledged, $26,000 by Julius Rosenwald, of Chicago; $10,000 by Carl G. Fisher, ‘and $5,000 by Arthur Jordan, Teaving but $60,000 to be raised in ten days, between October 25 and Novem- er 2, ‘Thé campaign in Indianapolis will be directed from. the central. association, but the colored branch will have its headquarters at 443 Indiana avenue, and J. B, Moreland, of Washington, D. C, 1n- ternational colored secretary ‘of the Y. M,C. A. will be in charge. From ‘the headquarters at the central association the work will be directed by John N. Carey, president of the assocla- tion, who will head the citizen's commit- tee of one hundred; J. F. Wild, vice pres- ident of the association, will’ have gen- eral oversight of the teams, and H. C, Atkins, treasurer, will be custodian of all funds. From the campaign headquarters of the colored men’s branch. the work among the people will go forward with the determination to raise at least $15,- 000, J. E, Moorland, who is in charge, is the crack organizer and money-raising “wizard” for the colored men's associa- tions. He has raised, since January 1, after the announcement of Mr. Rosen: wald’s offer, more than $160,000 among the colored ‘people for the Y.'M. C. A's. This represents a property value for the associations of more than a half million dollars, ‘The colored branch has already begun its work and is planning for a big mass meeting tomorrow afternoon at the K. of P. hail, when the plans of the campaign will bé announced but no contributions to the new building will be asked. Be- ginning Monday night at 6:15 o'clock, the captains and their teams will meet every night to make reports on the pro- gress of the work and the contributions received. Each captain will have a sep- arate table and meet his team at din- ner each day to outline plans for work on the following day. ‘For the work of canvassing the colored people the following captains have been elected: H. L. Sanders, Dr. S.A. Fur- niss, Rev. H. L. Herod, Dr. J. H. Ward, . Cook, J. Walter Hodge, W. R. Valen: tine, W. A. Kersey, A.A’ Taylor, A. D. Johnson, J. W. Howard, ‘F. B. Ransom, R. L. Brokenburr, J. N, "Shelton, Dr. W. E, Brown, Edward Gaillard and Robert Kirk. 7 ‘A big meeting of colored people is ex- pected tomorrow afternoon at the K. of P. hall, when the full plans are to be explained. Music will be furnished by the Y. M.C. A. band. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN, Owing to the waiters’ ball Monday eve- ning, October 23, the Buckeye Lodze of Elke, No. 73 will not have a whist and dancing party, but will have dancing Monday evening, October 30....Robert Ridley, of Warren, is on the sick list.... Miss Blanch Roberts, of 340 Bast Feder- al street, entertained a number of friends Wednesday evening in honor of the Five Byron Brothers, with a Dutch lunch. Music and games were the order of the evening. Those present were Clarence Roy. Harry Tillman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lightfoot, Harry Stewart, Miss Jessie Crawford, Miss B. Smith, Miss Jones.. NThe body of Addie Delph, who died Sat- urday at her home in North Watt street, was taken to Appollo, Pa., for interment, The little one was born’ in New York City April 5, 1901. She was sick three weeks, She’ attended the Wood strect school and St, Mary's church, and was connected with the work at Christ mis- sion. She leaves father and mother and a number of relatives and friends... Mrs. Williams, mother of Clarence Wil: Hams, and daughter of Mr. J. Brown, at- tended the mortgage burning at’ the Methodist church last Sunday. in Erle, Pa. Mrs. Brown returned and Mrs, Wil- Hams will remain in Erie....A number of Younxstown people attended the dance in Sharon, Tuesday evening. ...Robert Stewart and a number of local Elks at- tended the Elks’ banquet in Washington, Pa., Tuesday evening. MINEOLA, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The JJ. C. O'Brien's famous min- strels played here October 17th. The street parade was grand and everybody played their part....The cotton buyers of Mineola last week only paid a frac- tion over nine cents for cotton, and the farmers are looking sad....Lee Cham- hers died last week at his home, next door to the M. EB, church. He was a member of St. Paul Baptist church and has been for a number of years....Wil- \iam Mallory is very sick. He is a broth- er-in-law of James Gatewood, of Norfolk, Va....Sandy Anderson has’ been agent for the Indianapolis Freemtn for twenty- one years, when E. F. Cooper was editor and manager of the paper....We had plenty of rain here last week and no dust is to be seen..,.We have good roads in the country....The tax collector was in Mineola last week. Didn't you see him? Well you better go to Quitman, pay your taxes....Will Griffin lost his wife re- cently and her name was Delia. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Fleming tte Tailor Fall Styles My $30 and $35 Suits are Honestly Tailored and Trimmed My Goods are All Wool 25 West Ohio St. Established 1887 . GURRENT NEWS OF CHICAGO The Hackley Recital a Matter of History— Prominent Citizens in Court—Shake-up in Police Cir- cles—Personal Happenings, By Cary B. Lewis. Kerman da the alter an: Rana Bock o. turned to the city on Monday from a tour through the States of West Vir- ginla’ and Kentucky. She was. much elated with her trip and the people treat- ed her with the greatest cordiality and honor. ‘The girls of the Industrial Home will be Madam Hackley’s guest at the recital and the nurses of Provident Hospital will be the guests of Cary B. Lewis, manager. The advance sale of seats has been very flattering, much larger than was anticipated. At this writing all ‘the boxes and hundreds of the best seats are sold. ‘The house will hold 2,560 people and will seat all the music-lovers of Chicago and its vicinity. Telegrams have been sent from vari- ous parts of the country, asking "the manager to reserve seats, and ail the musical editors of the colored and white papers have received their tickets and expressed a desire to be present, Following the recital in this city Madam Hackley will make a visit to Champaign and Aurora, Til. She will later go to Denver and’ the West. Sho is the cuest of Mrs. Edward Mead, 6351 Vincennes street. One of the big features of the recital will be the box parties and the many handsome gowns worn on that evening. Taxi cabs and autos will be at premium. It was quite a surprise to the colored citizens of Chicago to leara that Dr. Jo- seph Kelly, one of the well-known physi- cians of this city, and Dr. E. 8. Miller were In Police Court on Monday of this week. Dr. Miller had Dr. Kelly arrested for assault. From the evidetice in the trial Dr. Miller was called to attend Mr. T. Wallace Swan, a well-known politi- cian and race leader. “It seems that Dr. Kelly was the regular physician, but could, not be found at the time of Mr. Swan's illness. However, Dr. Miller was summoned and later Dr. Kelly came. Dr. Kelly became infuriated and one word brought on another, and Dr, Kelly as- saulted Dr. Miller," and was about to strike Dr, Miller with a chair, when the man of the house heard the’ noise and interrupted. At the trial the judge put Dr. Kelly under @ $500 bond to keep the peace. Lawyer Albert George repre- sented Dr. Kelly and Lawyer Ed Alexan- der represented Dr. Miller. The judge told the two physicians to “go home in peace and sin no more.” From the reports of the daily papers, the investigation of vice and crime com mitted in this city will soon come to a close. A commission has appointed W. W. McWheelock as special counsel and he has examined several policemen, with the result that a number of policemen have received the “ax,” and this week Chief of Police MeWeeny is on the stand, and he has been thoroughly exam- ined.’ ‘The chief says that there is no open gambling, saloons close at 1 o'clock, no liquor sold in dives, women do not accost men on the street; but the Rec- ord-Herald reports that the Investigators find that just the opposite exists. “Tallaboo” has had splendid audiences this week at the Pekin Theater. The citizens of Chicago have shown that they appreciate high-class drama and music. Dr. C. V. Roman, of Nashville, Tenn, was again’ in the ‘city on Sunday and spoke at the Negro Fellowship League. Dr. Roman is being highly endorsed for the editorship of the A; M. E. Review. Mrs. Johnson, sister of Bishop Smith: Miss Luey Thurman and W. H. Smith, of this city, died the first of the week. She was ond of the most widely known women of this city. At this writing the funeral arrangenients have not been made. ae Mrs, Sarah D. Brown, who has just re- turned from a’ visit across the water, gave atalk on her visit at the Appamat- tox Club on Tuesday of this week. A large number of ladies were present and enjoyed the lecture very much. Refresh- ments were served. Fon Holly is proving to be quite an interesting cartoonist. He is a member of the Chicago Defender staff. His car- toon on the "Bean Eaters” was highly commented upon by the best critics of the city. The Defender is about the only colored paper that alternately pub- lishes humorous cartoons, From reports of a local paper the min- isters of the elty are to invade the “stroll” with a view of bettering condi- tions in certain cafes, ‘They claim that salacious songs, “Griazly Bear” dancing and Jate hours are doing great harm to the younger men and women of the city. Tt'{s claimed that the ministers are going to call on Mayor Harrison and have him ‘visit that section of Chicago with @ view of cleaning out things, as he has done in other parts of the city where the white people have been rune ning dance halls and safes loosely. Tt remains to be seen just how much action. will be exerted by the ministry. The Idea is an outgrowth of the Meth: dist ministers meeting that meets every Monday at Bethel A, M. B. church. Dr. Frank P. George, one of the favor- ite younz men of the clty of Chicago, has ‘completed his arrangements for his annual “Danabegay,” which is to be held at Oakland Music Hall, Tuesday evening, November 21. The beneficiary will be the King's Daughters No. 2. ‘On the program will be Miss St. Clair White, one of the most artistic violin= ists of this section of the country; Mrs. Marie Burton-Hyram, Miss Ruby Cole- man-Fulton, Mr. Joe Shoecraft, Mr. Clarence Tisdale and Mr. Alexander Taylor. Following the program will be given a dance. For an evening of pleas- ure and dancing it is expected to be the most enjoyable of the fall season. Messrs. Wm. J. Kelly and Samuel Field: ing are the assistant managers. Mr, Frank Waring, one of the finest youn men of the city, and @ man of un- usual ability, was at Springfield, T11.. last week to take the state bar examination. He was one amonz the few out of sev- eral hundred to pass successfully. mak- ing a very high average. Mr. Waring Is connected with the postoffice department and lives in one of the most fashionable sections of this city. For years he has taken the lead In musical affairs, direct= ing and promoting operas, and is an off- cer in the Choral Study Club. He was married several years ago to Miss Mary Fitzbutler, of Louisville, Ky., and she is connected with the public "schools of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Waring are lead- ers in educational and social affairs and are members of St. Thomas’ Episcopal \ =“ |. New F all Boots STYLES THAT SET THE PACE Make Your Selections Now Be- fore Sizes are Broken. ar Notice our Window il { HUTCHINSON’S -Walk-Over Boot Shop, 28 North Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis BILOXI, MISS. By J. Lee. ‘Special to Tum Freeman. “peter Marshall, of New Orleans, is in Biloxi, visiting friends.....Mrs. Deada Porter returned Sunday to her home in New Orleans, after a week's visit with her grandson, Barl Reason... Rev. Grant preached the annual sermon’ Sunday to the Sisters of the Charity hospital fund at the MB. church, which was enjoyed by all. “Wo hope the sisters of the Char- Key hospital much success and hope they will have a building in our town soon. The choir ‘rendered some sweet musie. Mrs, Pittard, the organist, 1s certainly doing fine with her choir... . Misses. Car- Te Rhodes, Matilda Rhodes and. Viola Oliver left Sunday for New Orleans. Miss Carrie Rhodes will again enter Southern university and Mise Matilda will take up her course as trained nurse with Dr. Newman....Malvina Wilson ison the Sick list...Don't forget to report. all hews to the agent or leave orders at Me- Kinnon’s restaurant, J. Lee, agent... W, L. Johnson, of Leaksville, Miss, is in BBiloxl, attending the United States court. ,;.Mr. John Smith died in New,Or- Yeans’ Sunday of blood poisoning. The sudden death was a shock to his many friends. ‘The remains were buried Tues: Gay.;..Miss. Blanch” Montgomery _ died Monday night atthe residence of her Barents on Main street. The deceased Was laid to Test Tuesday... Mr. Chas. MeKinnon was badly scalded on the neck and arms, but is recovering nicely.... Mrs, ‘Mamile Oliver, who has been visit- ing in New Orleans for two weeks, made a flying trip to Biloxi Sunday, accom: panied by Miss Betty Munson... Willis Forbes, Geo, Davis, Simon Bradford and Mrs. Mamie Oliver left Sunday for New Orleans. ‘They will leave Tuesday on the exeursion for Memphis......George eee ee Mobile ta in BBL. QZ, eer 2 pam F egzzen Cooks’ Price! iy, A FLOUR THAT SATISFIES : It makes the whol loaf. a) Bes Gina eer ate . can not go amiss. ‘Mill Cor. Washington and Davidson 9. A c OR Elevator ee ee St. Tel. ity ; F R poe eee aw, Phone 1771-K. Bln. a ae tor, both phones 90. Wm. Rouse & Son io ane is 'ndianapolis Safe, Sane, Conservative methods have been instrumental in building up the large busi- ness of this Strong Company Your savings and surplus accounts solicited. Now is the time to start. The Indiana Trust Company, A Home for Savings. $1,52,0005 Paid-Up Capital and Earned Surplus is pledged to yon to protect your deposit, LOGANSPORT (IND.) ITEMS. Special to The Freeman. ‘Mrs. Willson, the female evangelist, is assisting Rev. White and drawing large crowds at the A. M. EB. church. Mrs, Willson is quite @ spiritual talker, and it is hoped that much good will be done during these meetings, though we miss you Father Townsel, so much, ... Mr. Frisby and his jolly crew, together with Mr, Ross Gilmore, of the new Elks’ Home, will haye something doing, I guess....Miss Celia Harter is visiting her aunt at Detroit, Mich....Miss Flo ‘Turner is having an extended Visit at St. Paul.....Messrs, Carter, Harris, Carter, and Miss Dabney, of the city high school are all making high eredits....Mrs. A. G. Allen entertained Sunday evening at tea. The guests were Mr, and Mrs. A. Harris, Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Allen, Mrs, William Ware, and Mr. and Mrs. 8. 8. Harris....We have quite a number of visitors from nearby towns. .The health Of our people, generally, is good....Mr. Kip Taylor, agent for The KFreeman. would like to hear from his friend from eee Se Moot all demands. ‘Traveling or storage. Are dust proof and moth-proot Special alo on now, $250 up. Ful ling suit cases and bags, 0c up. Money loaned on valuables eon Adentially. Open evenings till 9 o'clock: Saturdays, 10:30 p. m. 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The whole meal is cooked with the same heat required for one or two dishes. DEMONSTRATIONS The Indianapolis Gas Company }2s >: giving practical demonstrations during the last two weeks with surprising results. The demonstrations will continue each day from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m,, in the beautiful “Model Kitchen.” You are again cordially invited. 25 GENTS will give you a complete assortment of the “‘Way- Kuk’? Cooking Bags—the genuine cooking bags with sealing flaps. Try them Be up to-date. 49 Pennsylvania St. ce eat iit MADAM WALKER. a ah cole el ar Ae oa ai leah Regence ane gee See | BUSINESS LOCALS. oe teat, SEE, ONDE ohh ‘AGENTS WANTED—To sell Indian cms, TSE, Aik i “ED AARP tg, a wastes Regan eg Mt Fc Te geo te ae Fn od ne eet eee fe ae en iat, Sa Raa oat Gi Fall Rae ese 1s ls te met cee Fane. Sede SES Sr a avon 2: Race Gh re eR Se gather ance an anya zy ean te ol aaa ean i SUE a Hee East Main street. O. 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