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Accept the agency for The Freeman in your city. Write today for our liberal te THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER OCT 28 1911 HACKLEY RECITAL A VERY BRILLIANT AFFAIR BOX PARTIES A NOTABLE FEATURE Dr. Dan Williams Launched Operating Clinic at Provident Hospital—President to Speak at Quinn Chapel Next Sunday. By Gonzelles Porter. Chicago, III. Special to the Freeman. Madam E. Azella Hackley was greeted by a packed house of music lovers on the campus of Michigan Avenue and Jackson boulevard. The occasion was the retiring recital of this noted singer, and it proved to be the greatest event in the history of Chicago people. It was success from Chicago, notably in point of art, attendance and appreciation. It was largely through the efforts of Mr. Cary B. Lewis, editor of the Illinois Chorus, and the organization that Orchestra Hall was filled from pit to dome. Visitors were here from several states and the society people were out in great style, leaders occupying the twenty-three Grand Event. It is safe to state that it was the grandest and most brilliant musical and social affair that has ever taken place in city. The musicians have ever had Orchestra Hall and they turned out in taxi's and auto's, the ladies wearing beautiful creations and the men in full dress. Madam Hackley rendered her program in a most pleasing manner. In number she wrote the short story which showed range of voice and save a series of vocal demonstrations that carried the house by storm. Her lecture was received with as much appreciation as her song number. Her story was the story of the finished singer. The recital was highly entertaining and was of great value to all who heard her. The Chicago Tribute and Record-Herald performed a premiere manner. Telescopes were read from all parts of the country by Mr. Cary B. Lewis and she received many handsome presents. Madam Hackley is being urged to return to Chicago next year in a big chorus for a monster public recital. Box Parties. rose in the boxes were: B. W. Warner, Hall Hall, Mrs J. George Young, Miss Estelle Arnold, Mrs. J. S. Tandy, Mrs. Spencer Dickerson and Mrs. Charles Martin. Luth. T. Mrs. Mamie Smith, Miss Lulu Sutherland, B. Parish, Mr. J. Walter Anderson, Dr. W. W. Mercer and Dr. Harry W. Garnes. B. U. Mrs. Rich Carter, Mrs. L. A. Johnson and Miss L. Keeze. B. U. Mrs. Eastern and family and Dr. and Mrs. Box S.-Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bland, Mrs W. M. Manning. S. W. G. Gusede of South Bend. Ind. Mrs. Sadie guest of Mrs. G. E. King. 523 E. 11 Box M.-Mr. and Mrs. Grace Hart Alexander, Miss Garnzzelle Porter, Denver Col. Miss Gertrude Hart, Mr. and Wm. Hayman and Mr. Wm. J. Kelly. Box Q.-Mrs. J. H. Oglebsy, Miss Florence Brown and others: Wen and others. Box P—Mrs. Wm. Connady, Mr. Maugen Hughes, Miss Rith Pollard, Miss Marie Burgette, Milwaukee, Wis., Mr. Harrison Emanuel and Mr. Vincent Box P—Mrs. Wm. Emanuel, Miss Re- sman Emanuel and Mrs. M. E. Green. Box F—Mrs. H. H. Boger, Mrs. Chas. Mrs. Frank Powell, Mrs. H. H. Mrs. W. H. A. Turner and Mrs. J. A. Cotton. Box E—Mr. and Mrs. John P. Henderson, Mrs. Clara Lewis, Mrs. E. S. Sher. Lillian Davis Brown and Mrs. Gaines. Box E—Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, Miss Battie Edwards, Miss Mattie Alberta Tooker, Little Rock, Ark. Mr. James Mundy, Mr. James F. Myers and Mr. W. Pryor. Box P. and Mrs. J. H. Woolley, Mrs. G. S. Seat, Mrs. J. H. Woolley, Elinn Lobdell and Miss Edith Lobdell. Box B—Dr. A. D. C. Barnes, Dr. H. Barner, Dr. N. A. Thome, Dr. W. E. Burner, Dr. H. Reginald Smith. Box N. M. Mrs. Geo. W. Hott. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Benson, and Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Huson. Baxley M—M., Wm. Lewis, Mrs. Dora Burley, Little Miss Ruth Cane, Miss Marcourt, Mrs. Eva Cane and Miss Marriott, Louisville, Ky. Box K—M., Mrs. Lawrence Jones, Jrs. and Mrs. R. A. J. Shaw and Mrs. Lord G. Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Moseley, Miss Bertha Moseley, Mr. and Mrs. Ju- nie P. Taylor, editor Broadax and Mrs. Louise Carter. L—Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mead, Mr. Jones, Robert Davis, Mr. Theodore Jones and Ralph McKinley. Box H. and Mrs. Samuel Peyton, Mrs. G. Gerner, M. and Mrs. M. W. Rankin, Wm. Wm. Detritors and Editor F. W. Warren, D. Detritors Stage Decorations the stage was decorated with fifty chairs, handsome ferns, and in two large vases on each side of the piano was filled with music. Hankey lorew a handsome pink cake made by Miss Hattie Utley of this city. Following the recital, there were a number of persons that went to swell cafes down town and on the Ons. Friday night, Madam Hackley was given a reception at the Fred Douglas Centre. On Sunday afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mead, 6351 Vincentnes ave. received in honor of Madam Hackley. Over 500 people paid their respects to Mrs. Hackley, offering her all kinds of compliments. Mrs. Hackley left Madam Hackley, returned Tuesday and went to Cham- Tuesday, left Monday for Auroria, returned Tuesday and went to Champaign, IL. Dr. Dan Williams, formerly Surgeon-in-Chief at Freedman's Hospital Washington, D. C., a surgeon with reputation and is also quoted in several surgical and medical books of the day, has launched an operating clinic at Plevy Hospital and has not the approval of every physician. Chicago and the prospects are that it will be one of the most beneficial things that has ever been launched for the benefit of patients. Dr. Dan Williams read Journals says of Dr. Dan Williams: "In a city which is fast becoming the center for all that is good and desirable, it is often hard to choose those who have a reputation. There are stones making a ever, those who stand pre-eminent, and such a one is Dr. Daniel Williams. It is often hard to choose young man Dr. Dan Williams, struggling young man in every line of medicine and surgery, until today in surgery he is hailed as a master mind. He has studied and experimented, twenty-years he has toiled and accomplished until he has been the "open sesame" to unexplored fields of research and the means of giving to the medical world a wider knowledge and understanding of the laws governing the human body. Not only thus has he been of inestimable benefit to his race but also by the means he has established and by the example which he is giving to all young men of ability. Dr. William's success has not been a meteoric or unheralded affair. His ingenuity has been the most careful and his study method has been this that he has become a specialist in surgery. An expert in opinions, with an experience so profound that he is leading medical Journals of the country. Too much confidence and respect can not be given to such men, for it is they who lay the foundation stones for the future. If they lay the foundation stones for others for others who are climbing to command attention, to receive respect. It is such work as Dr. Dan Williams is able to accomplish which makes it possible for other young men to enter the field of a profession and receive assistance. It is not enough that a man is educated that he is more. Ours is a struggling man, and in which he counts its onward strides by individual achievement. It is then necessary that every man shall be able to say what his endeavor is worth to the world. William Hill successfully answered this question in a way which must stand out for all time. He has succeeded in a profession which demands the utmost accuracy and the most concientious effort, and in a science which is the most exacting of any, because it demands the heaviest toll for mistakes. To such our hearts must go out in deepest appreciation, because they have made life easier for those who follow in their footsteps." Taft is expected to speak at Quincip A. M. E. Church on Sunday in the interest of the Y. M. C. A. Politically, Taft does not stand so high with the New York City government in Chicago. It is being reported around Chicago that the Negro Business League was brought to Chicago by Booker T. Washington to capture the league for the New York City Convention to meet next year and probably in this city. The League will meet in Chicago in August next. Several parties and dances are being planned for Halloween night. Mr. Francis H. Warren, W. T. Taylor and W. A. Johnson of Detroit, Mich., will be the city to attend the Hackley recital. --- Extensive preparations are being made to entertain the delegates to the Mitte Missionary Convention which meets at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. church Nov. 9. . . . The news has leaked out that Mr. Edward Alley, a very popular young man of this city is engaged to marry a young girl of Lexington, Ky. Mr. Bailey claims that it is not true. Mme. Anitia Patti Brown, Chicago's sweetest soprano singer and colorateur is his girlfriend. Success. She expects to go to Jamaica on Dec. 9. She is not expected home until after Xmas. Hon. H. T. Eubanks, of Cleveland, Ohio, former member of the Ohio State Legislature, is in the city in the interest of the Fred Douglass Life Insurance Company. He is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Waring, 4529 Cincinnati Ave. --- The Nurses of Provident Hospital were the guests of Mr. Cary B. Lewis at the Hackley recital. They came in and presented their independent. They presented Mrs. Hackley with a handsome bouquet of white roses. The memory of the late Judge John M. Harlan will be eulogized on next Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Institutional church. Hon. John G. Jones, F. L. Barnett and S. Lang Williams will be the speakers. On last Thursday night, Hon. B. F. Moseley and wife and Miss Bertha and Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. Carter were driven to the Pekin Cafe after the Hackley recital and the lawyer and editor honored their wives with a delightful supper. Mr. Sam J. Corker, the former manager of the "Red Moon" company and the manager of the Pekin Theatre has been invited to the Pekin Corker is known here and all over the country as one of the brightest and cleverest men in the stage business. The Choral Study Club is making an effort to give a musical at an early date. Miss Boger will give a recital I, and Frank P. Nozgera Danaberga will take part. Mr. Clarence White is to be in INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY. OCTOBER 28, 1911. The Time of His Life. HALLOWEEN. HALLOWEEN the city to give a recital, assisting Mr. Johnson. Mr. Carl Diton has been reported to be headed for Chicago. 4 Colored wing of the Progressive Republicans have been turned down flatly. Walter L. Houser, manager of the Walter Jones campaign committee and Alexander Fyre, who was a candidate against him, has been arrested, all head of the Progressive movement in Illinois and Paul V. Perry who is a right hand man of LaFollette, told Hon. B. F. Moseley and Lawyer Ellis McCormick that Progressive Plank in favor of the Negro. This took place at the La Salle Hotel Oct. 16 and has just reached the local politicians and it is spreading like wild fire. The "Sons of Mississippi" have taken over the city and Kentucky" under Cary B. Lewis have taken a decided stand against an Progressive movement in this city. It is said that the Progressive are going to buy. Negroes and honeycomb them and buy. Negroes and honeycomb them and to insert anything in the Progressive Platform in favor of the "brother in black." THE FURNITURE CITY, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. The first quarterly meeting for this conference year at Arnett chapel will be held Sunday, October 22... Mrs. Wallace returned to her home in Bay City, last Wednesday, after a wastant clay with Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Mabel Jones, of Michigan City, Ind. passed through the city Wednesday en route to Byron Centre, to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Minisee... After having spent a delightful day with Mrs. Mabel Jones, of Michigan City, Mrs. Eugene Christman, of Louisville, Ky., left for Detroit, Sunday. On the eve of their departure, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Johnson entertained with a five-course dinner. Conversations with everyone's appetite was quite appeased... A most interesting harvest home program and rally was held at the Messiah Baptist church, on Sunday night. Mr. Geo Davis has returned home after a pleasant visit to the northern resorts and Flint, Mich. ...Our new grocery store, at 185 Henry street, James L. Minisee, proprietor, is also the domestic hand laundry operated by Mrs. Kate McPherson, on North Ottawa street...William Robinson, of North Taylor street, has moved to 147 commerce center, where he continues the domestic hand laundry. We solicit for him, your patronage. ST. PAUL. MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Congressman is honored on Thursday evening of last week, the Negro citizens of St. Paul, headed by a committee of the Associated Civic Clubs of the city, offered testimony of their high esteem and honor to Congressman Prelevick C. Stevens, from the 4th District of Minnesota, for his services to their race. Atty. F. L. McGhee, Supt. O'Rigan of the Postal Bank and Hon. F. C. Stevens were the principal spokes of the evening F. McGhee spoke of the good that the congressman had done for race. Supt. O'Rigan spoke on the postal banks, and urged all to make a deposit in the same and the same amount of saving. Congressman Stevens in his address thanked the committee for the honor bestowed upon him and urged the race to press forward and by loyalty to friendship and purpose overcome all existing conditions. On Mon., the congressman had new home of the Y. W. C. A. from 4 to 10 p. m. This marks the opening of the west end branch of the Y. W. C. A. for construction have been placed to 633 W. Central avenue, where they have more room and a much nicer place for their gymnasium. They have with them this year Mis Edith A. Leonard, a graduate from the East as their Special to THE FREEMAN E'EN. secretary and physical director....The B. C. C.'s opened their foot ball season last Sunday by defeating the fast Cricket team of Rice St. by the score of 5 to 10. Their captain feels well pleased with the show. The team will have a championship team this year. The B. C. C.'s would like to arrange games with any 110 lb. teams near the Twin Cities. Address. H. R. Crawford 525 Rondo St. St. Pau. The men's class which is being organized is expected to begin at gym class next Friday week. COLUMBUS (KY.) DOINGS. Special to THE FREEMAN Pastor G. W. Alcorn left Monday to attend the 31st annual session of the W. Ky. A. M. E. conference, which sets at Louisville, Ky., Wednesday of this week. Lock the woo! the most efficient physician, the Joe! the most rived here Sunday p. m., Messrs. Willie and Arthur Vaugh left Monday for Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., The TriCounties Teachers' association met here last Saturday in the courthouse. Reeves and Knopf and Miss Palmer of Hallwil were the only out of town teachers to attend. The next meeting of the association will be in Wickleigh, Ky., Saturday in the courthouse. The ladies of the Stewardess' Board of the A. M. E. church presented Pastor Alcorn a beautiful new suit for conference. Mr. Alcorn collected $51.45 of conference money... The young people in the courthouse rehearsal scale in honor of the pastor last Thursday evening—address by Master Dee Webster; recitation, Miss Luella Hinton; recitation, Lula May Thompson; solo, Miss Clara Canty; recitation, Noblest Alcorn; selected reading, Mrs. Ethel Bodrent; instrumental solo, Master Buford Williams; remarks, by Rev. Dr. David V. Bohannon, principal of colored school; duet, Miss Eileen DeBoe and Beatrice Johnson; Mrs. Eileen DeBoe, master of ceremonies; Mr. L. B. Montgomery, conductor, pastor, Rev. G. W. Alcorn. SHEFFIELD (ALA.) NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN: On Monday morning, Oct. 16, Mr. Emily Reed died. He was highly respected by white and colored. His funeral was at Calvary Baptist church, service by Rev. Earle Barker, pastor of the first Baptist church, assister of the second church... On Tuesday night, Oct. 17, the first Baptist church was burned to the ground. It is supposed to have been set afire by some party, there was considered excavation, and colored people about the fire. Such an act as burning church property or any kind of property at late hours of the night is not only a crime but an act was the most degrading known in the history of the tri-cities.... We are hoping that the boys and girls who are now molding in the school rooms for the future be the men and women of a good Christian principle and scorn to do a wrong act. LA GRANGE, KY. M. E. Church—Abel N. Hewitt, Pastor. Hon G. L. Knox was with us last Tuesday evening and delivered us one of his great lectures, "The Needs and Opportunities of the American Negro." It was well readied and met the newploy of all present. He has made a lasting impression upon our people as a business man and a race builder. He has our best wishes wherever he may go....Our church bazaar will begin with a grand rally on next Sunday. We are expecting paired church from this effort....The thing that is concerning the M. E. church now is a colored bishop—something much needed. There is only one step for the Negro to make to become one of the greatest races in the world and that is unity. PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE CORNER STONE LAYING OF BEREA HALL Many New Business Enterprises Being Launched by the Young People The Dance Hall Given a Deserved Rap Notes. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Special. A large crowd of Louisville people left. Wednesday morning to attend the laying of the corner stone of Beaar Hall at Lincoln Institute, near Shelbyville, Ky. The Eckstein Norton Institution is one of the few institutions I like, likely that these boys will go to Hodgenville, Ky., to attend the dedication of Lincoln Farm, Nov. 9th, at which time President Taft is expected to make a speech. The next corner stone laying at Lincoln Institute will be the Eckstein Norton Hall. --- There is a great need for a Colored Business School in the city of Louisville, the opening up of new enterprises capable of doing more for our company clerks and stenographers. It is the School of Stenography about to be established to secure positions in and out of the city for such persons who will be able to work in the city will be open during the day for the benefit of our business men who desire to have letters, contracts, circulars and all forms of business executed by a qualified stenographer. We experience of quite a number of years. The School will also take contracts for getting out circular letters, addressing envelopes, mailing papers. Letters may be mailed to the business man, or pressed on the typewriter in a few minutes. We believe that the business men will appreciate such conveniences. We believe that the business man will pression from every business man in the city regarding the establishment of such an office for their convenience. All communications should be addressed to the School of Stenography with Wet Chestnut School of Stenography will open about Nov, 18th. --- Each week we find that our young men are branching out into the business world. During the past thirty days quite a number of Pressing Establishments, Furniture Stores, Restaurant and other places have thrown open their doors to the public. We notice also that Mr. Geo. Woolridge, an Undertaker of many years in the business world, has joined quarters, 1318 West Broadway St, where he hopes to have one of the most modern, up-to-date Undertaking Establishments in the city, Mr. Woolridge, who is proud to learn of his advancement in the business world. Every time one business man makes a step towards advancement, whether it is enlarging his office or means much for the other business men, We have a class of men in the world who never advance themselves and find fault with the other fellow who dares --- Great preparations are being made for their trip to Louisville of Pres. Taft, November 8th. --- The Ruby Theater has changed hands again Billy King remains the man- --- The meeting of the Baptist Women's Educational Convention which met recently at Stanford Ky., as a most gustuous meeting, was held at Stanford, standing. The old officers were re- elected, the convention will meet next year at Paris, Ky. The Central High School Foot Ball team and Apollo Club of Jeffersonville, Ind. played a tie game last Saturday. The National Medical School, of which Rev. J. H. Frank is Dean, had a very successful opening last week. Quite a number of distinguished persons and all the week attending the Methodist Conference. Louis Evans, who killed Albert S. White some time ago, was indicted by the Grand Jury last week, he is out on bond. Mr. Chas. Steward is the veteran Press Representative, paid Louisville a visit last week and delivered one of his famous lectures. The Quinn Chapel congregation will worship in their new home Sunday. The Chestnut St. Baptist Church was one of the oldest of that denomination in the city. The Y. M. C. A. will have a great mass meeting next Sunday at Chestnut St. Methodist Church. The male member of all the church choirs are invited to take a part in the singing. Bishop Woodcock will preach at Our Merciful Saviour Church Sunday Oct. 29th. There will be special music by the Choir. The church is recently decorated, a new organ will be installed in the near future. Mrs. Joel Mackey, of Richmond, Kentucky, passed through this city last week enroute from Chicago, where she has been for several months undergoing a rehabilitation she is the sister-in-law of Mrs. Guy Smith of West Chestnut St. Dr. E. E. Underewood, of Frankfort, Ky., was in the city this week enroute to the Republican state where he is booked to address the Republican voters, the fight for the election of O'Rear is boiling hot, only more days and the battle will be over. --- Letters have been sent broadcast by Rev, Jno, Frank, Pastor of Fifth St. Baptist Church, announcing his Silver Anniversary. The following motto is at the head of the circular: "A Home for Our Aged, a Hospital for Our Sick; No Member of Fifth St. Baptist Church to be Turned Over to Public Charity." . . . The Central Colored High School Boys will play the Alpha Omega Club of Louisville Saturday, October 28th at 7th Street Greenway Ave. A large crowd is expected to be present to cheer their favorite team. The Central boys are getting in trim for the trying game on Thanksgiving Day at 10 Summer High School in St. Louis, Mo. --- A large delegation of Arkansas Boosters, 150 strong, paid Louisville a visit last week. They distributed a large amount of literature portraying the influence of the papers distributed we noticed a page devoted to the interests of the colored people of Arkansas, mention was made of Philander Smith College, the University of Arkansas Baptist College Shorter College and Coleman Liquor Company. ... We have noted during the week the following strangers in the city: Mr. Krueger, a professor in politics and coal dealer; Mr. Ed Dason, Georgetown, Grand Master of Masonic Lodges of State of Kentucky, also the president of Miss Lillian Crutchfield, formerly of Louisville, now of Covington; Mr. Jno. Wise, Baltimore, Md., prominent busi-nessman; Mr. Jno. Galloway, Va., Pres. of People's Industrial and National Orphanage School. . . . Prof. George Fountain, President of the Peoples Industrial and National Orphanage, spent several days in the city this week soliciting for his school, he will be visiting the school for its purpose the Moral, Mental and Industrial Uplift of the race. In addition to the literary and music courses, they teach Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Pruning, Fruit Trees, Boating, Masonry, Harness Making, Tailoring and Agriculture for boys. . . . We clip the following from the Real Estate Bulletin, a weekly paper published in this city. It is worth reading: "Why should it be necessary for Louisville to import people from Kentucky, Kansas or to fill in the number of subordinate places in any of her institutions% It is a mistaken idea that has become all too prevalent with some of our people. We have as good a chance to import the graduates are just as well educated, cultured and* accomplished, and just as capable of filling any situation that Louisville has to give. It seems to have been the custom here before for Louisville to have a hurry-up call having, to send a hurry-up call to a distant city for some one to come and accept it. Look around and see if this is the way you want it plainly: Louisville products are as good as those of any other city and Louisville people are as good." The above article is very true, we are glad to note in the appointment of teachers that Supt. Holland has been very careful to place our Normal graduates. COLUMBUS (KY.) NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN Master Claudius oMntgomery left Sunday to reenter Lane college, Jackson, Tenn...Mrs. Rosetta Starks and Miss Beatrice Johnson returned home Monday to attend the game. Miss Rosa Bug returned home from Hickman, Ky., after a week's stay in that growing little city. ...Rev. G. W. Moore, a former student here, will preach his closing sermon next Sunday evening. 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He looked the foreigner, who was the husband of Madam Sellko. An automobilization company is not a public conveyor and therefore is not liable for refusing to carry Negroes, according to a decision by Judge Fred C. Hill in the municipal court, Chicago. A suit had been brought by Emma Stew-Negro, for $400 because the company refused to carry her and her family. --- Count Basil d'Egbert, Councilor of State, St Petersburg, Russia, and Countess d'Egbert recently spent several days at Tuskegee Institute. The count same day attended the University. He was most one of the greatest educators in America, and "to see something of the work that man has done for his race." They were well pleased with what they saw. Bishop Handy, retired prelate of the A. M. E. church who recently died in Baltimore was well into the eighties in age. He had been a butcher and an undertaker in early life. He entered the church later, being upwards of forty years old. He preached. He nevertheless reached the limits of his chosen career. He was sixty when elected bishop. The late Bishop Handy did not have much education. He was a an worker, but he was also a consoense. He was painstaking, careful and diligent and soon became a useful as well as influential member of his church. In 188 he succeeded Bishop Arnett as minister of correspondence and in 1892 was elected bishop together with Bishops Lee and Salter. Dr. B. R. Bluitt, of Dallas, Tex., owns one of the finest and most complete canterlums that any member of the race has in the country. It cost over $12. 000 and was established in June, 1905. Over four hundred patients have received medical treatment therein. Some of the surgical world operations known to the surgical world were performed in this institution by Negro physicians. After planning for a barbecue for forty-eight years in cebuano release from bondage he finally had that pleasure a few weeks ago in Massillon, Ohio. Hundreds of well-beloved blacks with respectful people of the community—affected. Porter and munched thick slices of bread that held dripping slices of roast beef, carved from a half steer that lay sizzling in the oven. A variety of roast pig and chickens were also provided. Porter is now 70 years old. Miss Hallle Q. Brown, the well known elocutionist, formerly of Wilberforce University is now instructor at Knoxville, formerly of Tennessee. She was honored as a delegate, Tenn. She was W. C. T. U., at Glasgow, Scotland, represented the A. M. E. Church at Edinburgh, Scotland—in the latter city she heard of an English woman, beautiful in wood, to the number of $1,500, which was to an Amuun Smith Home, Harvey, Ill. She also gave Wilberforce University $13,000 for a dormitory for girls. The new building is now under course of erection. There are now about 40,000 West Indian Negroes on the Canal Zone. What become of them when the work is done? The Negroes, French failed thousands of Negroes were left here stranded, and their governments were forced to convey them back home. It is possible that this will happen again, but the Negroes again can be as bad as they were then. But, come what may, the Negro has had his full share in the construction of the canal. He has been well paid in money, the Negro also to be remembered in the gratitude of the great American republic. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, of Washington, D. C., conceded to be the most brilliant platform speaker of her sex and a graduate of the University, paid a gratifying compliment by the famous Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences. She has accepted an invitation to give lectures before that distinguished board of the University on phases of life of "The Negro in the United States." The dates and subjects announced are as follows: "The Bright Side of a Dark Subject." November 28—"The Progress of Col- November 28—"The Progress of Colored Womene." December 5—"Uncle Sam and the Sons of Ham." December 12—"The Strongest of the Weakest." December 19 — "Harriet Beecher Stowe." At the Ecumenical Conference recently held at Toronto, Canada, Bishops Alverwars Vakers of the M. E. Zion church and C. S. Smith of the M. E. Zion church were among those who presided. It is said of all those that presided Bishop Smith made the best impression. Bishop Smith introduced the speakers was an innovator. In introducing a delegate from France he said: "The next speaker that I have the pleasure of introducing halls from the land of introducing fortunes and fortunes the land of romance fascination and crowned kings, the land from whose national constitution the name of the Deity has been eliminated, but not from the hearts of thousands of devout ones, of the Catholic and Protestant faith." Tuesday, May 7, 1912, has been the date selected by the colored Baptists of the country to make their march to Washington, 5,000 strong, with a view to standing for the rights of the groves of the United States. It is said that the colored Baptists are really in earnest in the movement, and making preparations for the pilgrimage, at which time the members of Congress will be visited. Following notification from the War Department that negroes might enlist in the army, many colored persons appalled by the brutality of the station, Indianapolis recently. The troops were anxious to obtain information regarding the service, and a large number signified their intention of enlisting. The department has issued orders that troops turn in recommendations from former employers. UNION CITY, TENN Mr. G. Thomas is on the sick list. . . Mrs. Vivian Dunn and daughter Carrie will visit relatives and friends. Everything is moving along nicely here. MOBILE. ALA. Lagman's Theater—A Pretty Church Wedding. This little playhouse has been crowded nightly. The stage manager, Mr. Cox, has been putting on some very swell acts. Watt sand Watt, the musical artists, are cleaning up with their sketch, is howling success. Music, singing and dancing are on the street on a nightly night, October 11, there was a very pretty church wedding at State Street A. M. E. Zion church. The contracting parties, being Mr. Harold E. Brooks, of Boston, Mass, and Miss Ethel Rosso, of St. Louis, the accomplished daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Brooks, of a couple were happily joined by Rev. A. J. Rogers. The event closed with a reception at the church parsonage, and Mr. and Mrs. Brooks left on the midnight train for Montgomery, their future home in Montgomery. The event also presents...Dr. E. H. Belsaw spent several days in Montgomery during the week, to attend the Alabama Medical and Dental and Pharmaceutical Congress, of which body he is secretary...The rehearsal for the public, are that the enrollment exceeds all previous years...Mr. E. L. Stevens has been appointed claim agent of the insurance company. Miss L. Gailey can Tenn, last week. The Freeman can be Gulf City drug store on Davis avenue. A WEDDING. FRENCH LICK. Ind., Oct. 12—Mrs. Mattle Reeder, of Indianapolis, Ind., was wedded to Mr. Frank Parnell, formerly of Indianapolis. Thursday night between 6 and 7Clock, on the corner of Mrs. Earnest Robson, on Walnut street, this city. They will remain /in this city a few weeks, after which they will go East. LADIES VOLUNTEER — PUBLICLY GIVE THIS LADY, MADAME McNAIRDEE, THE PRAISE. To The Freeman. 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. 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A long pull, a strong pull, and a pull all together will bring about the desired result—$100,000. It would have been most unfortunate if the dreadful killing of a white woman this week had been successfully charged to Negroes. The colored people are subscribing liberally to the colored Y. M. C. A. building fund, the thousands are climbing up nicely, a fitting home for the young colored men of Indianapolis is in sight. Let the good work go on. According to program the campaign for raising $100,000 for building a Y. M. C. A. for colored young men began last Monday. Ten days is the time set for raising the required sum. So far the canvass has been highly successful. Something good can come from Muncie, even if the stage people take delight in cracking at that city. Potatoes sell at 65 cents a bushel, big pumpkins at 5 cents, and other farm produce accordingly. Why, the town is enviable; the people can even buy sweet potatoes. Some dinged precocious chap not long since said that he looked on his salary pretty much as he would a street parade—the only pleasure he got out of it was seeing it go by. "Aint that the truth?" the chorus of the brotherhood of Similar Experience could well chime in. One will think that President Taft will regretfully turn face towards Washington, judging by the good time he is having in cavorting over the country. Ever notice how pent-up horses kick up when they get a chance to sniff the fresh air? They don't care if they never come back. The subscriptions by the colored citizens last Sunday by the Y. M. C. A. meeting for that purpose were as generous as could be wished. An example was set which has been well followed during the week. The more notable of these were; Madam C. J. Walker, $1,000; Madam McNairdee, $500; Edward Jenkins, $400; Geo. L. Knox, $250; Dr. Jos H. Ward, $250; W. E. Viney, $250; H. L. Sanders, $250. Mayor Shank is for the Halloween festival. He scores a point against some of the clergymen who think there is an immoral tendency. The mayor insists that the preachers are not at one on questions more vital than that of the mourthful celebration. He says he does not expect that they will all agree with him as to the conduct of the city government. He will furnish plenty of police protection. So it's "On with the dance." The C. M. E. Church at Indianapolis Phillips Chapel, has entertained its first conference, which was a great success. The church is one of the youngest organizations of the connection, but it is making itself felt in this community. The pastor, Rev. Jesse L. Thomas, is Christianly, an intelligent, and accordingly has won attention to the church. He is greatly assisted by his estimable young wife, who is a musician and singer. Bishop Phillips is proud of his Indianapolis charge. We have called attention to the importance of supporting the talented among us. Genius is the same regardless of the nationality; it acts the same; it needs the same care and attention. Great music festivals could be given in various parts of the country, calling for the great musicians and singers as stars, making it worth their while owing to the compensation. Chicago has just done the splendid thing for that splendid woman and artist, Madame E. Azalia Hackley—that city of great hearted colored people stood up in her recent recital and proved an example for other localities. Her concert was patronized by the town. The madame appeared to glorious advantage. Art and finance triumphed equally; this was as it should be. The managers, Cary B. Lewis and others, are to be congratulated for their tireless effort in this noble woman's behalf. Now let the other musical centers get busy. JUSTICE HARLAN. "Those citizens who favor the recall for judges, and aid to keep the judiciary humbly and attentively respon sive to the popular will, are invited to consider the career of Justice Harlan, who died on October 14. For over thirty-three years he was a justice of the supreme court; an independent judge, secure in his place except in case of such misconduct as would warrant impeachment. No string was tied to him. Whatever his opinion of the law in any case he was free to give it without regard to the opinion of any one else, and he availed himself freely of that privilege. He was a rugged, upright, downright man, a constant friend of liberty and of democracy, faithful, without turning, to justice, as he saw it, bold and often aggressive in his dissent from opinions in which he could not concur. A fine type of judge was that old man. It is true he was a man of very strong individuality, but in his conscientious independence he was typical—with pride be it recorded—of the membership of the great court in which he sat. Surely that is the sort of judge our people want. Our friends who advocate the recall for judges seem to wish to make the judiciary a branch of the legislature. They seem to want judges who will do their will without regard to the fundamental law. No such judge was Justice Harlan, nor bred to any such service by his long experience of independent powers. If we want such men as he was on the bench, we must preserve for them freedom of conscience and independence of judgment. They must be secure in reaching their decisions, not as our wishes dictate, but as their own minds determine what is just and according to law." A most excellent speech, a most true speech as it refers to the qualities of the distinguished dead. If what has been said could only apply to the entire citizenship the Negroes would be well on their way at working out their salvation. "Surely that is the sort of a judge our people want." Is it absolutely true? Are the Negroes included in the thought? Aye, there's the rub! A STAGE YEAR BOOK CONTEM- PLATED. The Freeman Publishing Co. contemplates getting out an additional publication to be known as the Colored Stage Professionals' Annual. The intention is to make it first class, illustrated with the work of the artists, and it is a reliable source of information concerning every colored performer in the world. Managers and their houses will also be a feature thus making the work an all around help. The best book paper will be used insuring pictures that are in good condition, and features are contemplated with the view of presenting a publication that will stand for highest expression of the profession. PARIS, KY. About all the tobacco and corn has been last week... Dale Rabenbauer, popular mail carrier was shot to death by Ben Hickman Monday evening in Par WEST BADEN IND Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Milligan, the most amiable host and hostess of West Baden, Ind., entertained in their beauty and manners in the art of Indianapolis, Ind., at one of the prettiest whist parties ever given in the city. The man was played until 10:30 p.m. The dinner was served on glass, decorated with owers and palms, the color scheme being green and white. A hand-painted china added to the attractiveness of the room. An excellent menu was served. Among those present were Mrs. John Parpot, Mrs. M. Whitney, Mrs. Bradley Watkins, Mr. Clay, Mr. and Mrs. M. Graham, Mr. George Johnson, William Barker, Creole fritters and Harvey Watkins. All the guests left highly delighted with the social affair. POCOTELLO, IDA., NEWS Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Mamie Jackson, the Baptist evangelist, passed through Pecatello on on.dhahaoR EASHRAOHRDLUTINNY on.hoahaoR EASHRAOHRDLUTINNY home. Mrs. Ibella Pearson has returned home after visiting her friends in Boise. Idaho... The colored Commercial Club opened its doors to the public Tuesday, October 17. The club is located on Monday, November 1 for the coming year...Pocatello can boast of having three colored clubs, which are well patronized. The Gate City, Bert Douglas, president; Bob Brown, secretary and president; Terry McKenzie, president; Temple Marshall, treasurer; ...Mrs. Paul Alexander is making an extended visit to Jacksonville, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., where she has taken her first trip to the school. ...Brock Jones made a flying trip to Mackey, Idaho, on business this week. McCOMB. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN Miss Nonen Broomfield has returned home from Hattiesburg, and reports a good time...Mrs. Cockram was badly ill, and was taking a long, while walking up town last week. Lizzie Washington has recovered from her recent illness...Prof. G. W. Smith, of Omaha, Neb. passed through here after the war. She was entertained by Prof. A. W. Jones. Mr. Sam Harnes has returned from Chicago. Ill...We are glad that she is back. Prof. A. W. Jones will decorate Some of them take it in their homes. Prof. A. W. Jones will decorate for the Forester wedding in Hammond, La. We will be pleased to have please pay up for The Freeman by the last of November, if possible. You will not find another paper so good as The Freeman, or the greatest Negro journal in the world. We will best paners, and this undoubtedly includes The Freeman. We will be glad to deliver it to you at five cents a copy. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN. Ellic, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Saunders, Baggess St., is very ill at this writing. ...Jessie Boggess was in Revenent H. Hibson was visiting relatives. ...Mrs. J. Hibson was visiting relatives. ...Mrs. William Murry of Mahoning avenue is very ill—A large number of out of town guests attended the Walters' Ball Monday evening which the Walters' Success. the Buckeye Lodge of Elks. No.1 was visiting and whist party Monday evening, October 30. ...Archie Thomas, Robert Stewart and Morris Pennington attended the reception in Washington, Pa., last Tuesday, given by the Elks of that city. that happened in Jefferson Friday and visited there. ADDYSTON, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN. The former of Newport, Ky., delivered the installation sermon of Rev. E. J. McCray, D. D., pastorel ected of Temple Mission, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. ...Miss Nanie Ellis of Newport, Ky., delivered an eloquent lecture at the subject, "Women's Work" afternoon on the subject, "Women's Work" church, ...Rev. F. Green of Walnut Hills, pastor of the First Baptist church, preached at the First Baptist church Sunday at 3 o'clock. ...Rev. G. W. Wyss, D.D., Chattnati, lectured at the Second Baptist church Tuesday evening; subject Egypt and Its Content". ...Rev. Mrs. M. J. Chattnati, lectured at the Second Baptist church where had been conducting a revival. Forty conversions were THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. made. Sunday morning Mrs. Brannon preached at the Second Baptist church in the village, and Mrs. McCray, D.D., principal of the McCray night school and pastor f the Temple Mission, paid a high compliment to him in the village in a recent address here. NEW ORLEANS LA Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev. Charles Meldon, of New Orleans University, preached at the First Street Church, where the Doctor preached an excellent sermon. Many Sins of the World." Excellent singing by the choir was a feature. An audience was present, the people for the safe return to Dr. Fox, the pastor who is now in Arizona, where he has been seeking an improvement in the church, and threw open its doors with the Southern Smart Set Sunday night. The company is an excellent one, and the people were well prepared for night on account of the large crowds. CENTRALIA, ILL Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. Douglas has organized a men's choir....The musical recital which was given by Miss H. Pike of St. Louis, Mo., was a success....Miss N. Porter and Miss J. Porter visited Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives and friends....The Clover Club held a social on the evening of the 17th....Mr. Harvey Hite of Champagne, Ill., has come home to visit his parents....Mr. B. Hite and Mrs. J. Hite of Champagne, Ill., Mr. A. Campbell was accidentally shot by his companion while out rabbit hunting on the 17th....Mrs. Reddick of Morphysboro, Ill., is here visiting her sister, Mrs. C. Campbell of Centralla, and Miss Walker of Chicago, wired on the 20th in Chicago. He says he feels like a man now....Mrs. W. R. Harden was on the sick list but is now convalescent....Mr. D. H. Young is taking Mrs. C. Harden to the sick list....Mrs. Cannan is on the list....Mr. C. Arnold was in Russellville, Ky., last week visiting relatives and friends....Our expert hunter, Mr. B. Wright was out rabbit hunting one day and Mrs. J. Hite of Champagne Miss Leak is an accomplished photographer and anist....There is some talk of getting up a colored band here. CHAMPAIGN. ILL. Mrs. Moss Entertains at Dinner for Guest from Chicago. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Arthur Moss of 60 N. Fourth St. was the hostess last Thursday evening at dinner, the guest of honor being Mack Ganaway of Chicago. Seven courses were present, including a special vocal and instrumental selections. Its present were: Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Mann, Misses Nonora Ellis, Sarah Wilson, Myrte Moss, Inez Moss; Cecil Nicholson, Prince William of Chicago, Mack Ganaway, William Cahoon, Gracie Cahoon, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moss..... There was a miscellaneous shower given in honor of Miss Nelle Cameron on Wed needday evening October 18, at the home St. Mrs. G. Rabb, 605 East Washington St. Mrs. G. Cahoon, 605 East Washington St. at Mrs. Irene Ford's on Thursday evening. October 19, at 1209 W. Beslin St. Urbana. Ill.... Mild Milled Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scott went to Chil- lery St. to spend some of their friends. There was a special pait- given on John Brown on Saturday evening, October 21, at the home of his mother, 42 N. Hickory St. Those present were: Thomas and Angeline Johnson, Har- lery St. Charlie Edden Riley and Arvina Hughes. Games were played and refreshments were served. LOGANSPORT, IND. Special to The Freeman After assisting Rey, White, of the Allen Chapel, for two weeks, the lady evangelist, Mrs. Willson, leaves for Calro, Ill., where she will assist in a trained a goodly number of ladies at a luncheon Sunday evening.....Mr. Albert Akers, of Chicago, paid old friends a flying visit Sunday.....Messrs. Gillmore have a big time in the "wilderness" with white gloves and full dress.....Mrs. The has returned to Chicago.....The Ladies Banking Club met with Mrs. E., L. A. L. and others. Paper papers were read, after which the guests were served with a light luncheon. This is the only social club among our citizens here. The membership is carefully guarded. All applicants must be well educated. Mrs. The has returned to her home in Louisville, Ky., after visiting friends at Logansport.....Mr. Carr and wife, of Indianapolis, are local residents for the present year. Mrs. The has returned to a grand masquerade ball Tuesday even-Prizes will be given to the beetriP.CNN ing. October 31, at Mannerchor Hall, Peru, Ind. Prizes will be given for the prize-winning girls. Prizes are furnished by Bert. Mitchell's Orchestra. MT. VERNON, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN COLORED VOTERS MAKING EF FORT TO DEFEAT DIGGE'S DISFRANCHISING BILL Baltimore Md The colored voters of Maryland are working with might and main to bring about the defeat of the Digges disfranchisable bills, which will be submitted to the people of this State on November 7. The voters are being aroused by a statewide campaign by the leading men of the race in Maryland, the quarters have been established at 414 W. Hofman street, Baltimore, and Dr. K. W. Hoffman, the chairman of Beria, is serving as chairman. Assisting him are Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore Times; John H. Murphy, editor of the Baltimore Times; and the man of the press bureau; Rev. A. L. Gaines, treasurer; Rev. W. A. C. Hughes, secretary; Councilman Harry S. Cummings, vice president; Rev. Dr. Alexander president of frage League of Maryland; Solomen T. Houston, Salisbury; H. M. St. Clair, Cambridge, and other leading men of the State. The women are also organized, with Mrs. BLANC Cummings, wife of Councilman Cummings as chairman, and they have planned a number of meetings. It was the intention of the party managers to at first give to a white man the duty of arousing the colored officers on the part of the Afro-American Ledger, Rev. Dr. Lyon, Hughes and Gaines nipped the plan in the bud. Dr. Lyon summoned to his aid 200 of the eminent men in the State, and at the first meeting, held last Friday, over $100 was raised. It is the purpose to raise at least $500, and the assistance from anyone who is desirous of saving the right to vote to the race in Maryland. The Democratic machine has made several unsuccessful attempts to disfurthem the 55 colored men have been partially disfranchised. 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Lawyer and dressed the colored citizens last Wednesday night. He spoke on the "Loyalty of the Colored Citizens". **Rev. S. R. Reed, pastor of Taylor's Chapel.** M. E. has held the colored Chapel. Services were held throughout the day. Sunday night Mrs. J. H. Copeland sang the closing song, which was a grand victory in her sweet voice. Mrs. Francis Graner, Mrs. Ind., is visiting her friends and relatives in the city. **Mrs. Maggie W. King, of DeMott, Ark.** is visiting her friends. Mrs. Pearl Crowders, at 308 Kentucky Street, was held at her reception was held at Taylor's Chapel, A. M. E. Church, in honor of the pastor. Rev. S. R. Reid, which was very much affair was refined and of which social order. **Mr. Herbert Mahon and Miss Frances Cook were united in marriage last Wednesday evening at the home of the Ridesroom, on Eleventh street. Rev. S. R. Reid was the officiating clergyman.** Chatman-Morrow Miss Margaret Chapman was married to Mr. George Morrow, October 18, 1911, by Dr. S. R. Reald at the home of Rev. Rev. and Mrs. Loving Jonesville. The Rev. and Mrs. Loving decorated the bride was gracefully given a bridegroom by her uncle. Mr. James Nobson was first usher. Mr. Floyd Curt song "O, Promise Me," accompanied by Miss Louise Taylor. The bride and bridegroom were married. Misses Nurenc Curse, Louise Taylor, the Messrs. James Hobson, Floyd Curt and Mrs. Ella Helm. Many handsome presents were received, with Miss Sara H. Misses Nurenc Curse, the little Evallin course was served. Mr. Arthur Wyley, Misses Fannie B. Wilson, Lora L. Haskins and Mrs. Will Curd. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL. Fifth Anniversary of the Founder of the U. B. F. Lodge-Miss Rebecca Averall to Deliver an Address-Social Doings. Frankfort, Ky. The memorial service will be held at W. Taylor, was held at the first Baptist Church Sunday at 3 o'clock p. m. A large crowd of citizens gathered to pay a tribute to the deceased whose work the founder of one of the strongest Negro organizations in the United States, and the first Colored one in the United States, was regarded of Lodges came together for the purpose of raising funds to build a monument of the deceased at Louisville, this gathering seemed like a United revered place where people were all as one, struggling for a noble cause. If all the cities unite in raising funds as Frankfort, we are sure that people here making a strong effort to lead Kentucky, in the effort of raising these funds. There will be a mass-meeting held here until a certain sum is reached. We are sure until the time is near at hand, and the citizens hope to reach the goal. The following programme was rendered: The song "The Lord Is My Shepherd" Music by the Choir, Eulogy on the Life of Bro. Marshall W. Taylor, Dr. E. E. Underwood. Song by the order. Paper, T. M. Brooks and Miss Mattle Chiles. Song, "Asleep," Juveniles, Sermon, Rev. W. T. Silvey, Collection, Thomas Graham, Mrs. Mary L, rooks, Mrs. Arry Terrell, Master of Ceremonies, Lawyer L. R. Diggs. Mr. John Ellis is very ill with the fever. Mrs. Ogie Harris is very ill with the la gripe. Mr. Thomas Booker is very ill with the fever. Miss Mary L. Green spent a few days in Louisville. Mrs. L. Page, of Lexington, spent a day in the city. Mr. Riley, after a hard spell of sickness, is improving. Miss John Balter, of Lexington, spent a day in the city. Mrs. Frances Harris is improving from a hard spell of sickness. Mrs. Mary Berry is very ill at her residence on Wilkerson st. Mrs. Julia Dent is recovering from a hard stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Lizzie Calhoun, who has been ill, is able to be walking about. Miss Edner Harris left for Cleveland to be the guest of Mrs. Clinton. Mr. Hardin Tolbert was in Lawrenceburg representing Negro Literature. Mrs. Ed. Russell spent a day in Versailles, to be the guest of many friends. Miss Christean Byrant spent a few days in Lexington, the guest of many friends. Mrs. Corallia erry was called here from Chicago on account of her father, Mr. Sim Handy. Misses Ella and Marta Adams and Ora Gay attended the A. M. E. Conference at Lexington Sunday. Mr. Augustus Harris, who has been sick for over three years, is very ill with the stomach trouble. Mr. William Red, the famous restaurant proprietor will leave for St. Louis, Mo., to spend a few weeks. Miss Mattie Harris and Mr. Parker, of Lexington, spent Sunday in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Russell. Prof. Guy's Concert Orchestra gave a Grand aBqnet at Midway Monday night and a large crowd was in attendance. Miss Laura Allen, who has been very ill for a few weeks is able to be sitting up at her residence at Lawrenceburg Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Annie Gateward were called to Louisville on the illness of Mrs. Gateward's sister, Mrs. Cordellia Miller. Dr. J. L. Titus, Ph. D., a graduate of the University of Minn., spent a day in the city the guest of Pres. J. S. Hathaway, of the Norman Institute. The Ladies of the Gold Digger's Club will give their last chicken supper at Mrs. Adela Smiles, Mrs. Josephine Simpson is very ill in Long-Lane avenue. Mrs. Lula Buckner, of Dayton, O., who has been in the city for a few hours the guest of her mother, Mrs. Carrie Richie, left for her home in Ohio. Miss Virginia Madison was appointed captain to organize a club at the First Baptist Church, to help raise money to complete the inside work of the New Church. Miss Cordelia Shelby, one of the young ladies who ranked high in the popular music of the theatre, entered the Normal Institute, and was elected Vice Pres. of the Junior Class. The first Great Fair was given under the auspices of the Kentucky Institute, the attraction: Coleman's Big Band, Woscow the Fat Man, Bo Po the Snake Eater, Southern Plantation, a large audience was in attendance. Miss Quen Pitman gave a birthday party at her mother's residence on Washington st. Twenty-eight couples were present. The menu served: Crocs, even them lad, sherbet and cake. The rooms were decorated with many beautiful flowers. Miss Blanch Gorden, the daughter of Mrs. Mary L. Gorden, and a former student of the Clinton High School is very ill with stomach trouble. Miss Bettie, a woman in her early thought of. She receives many flowers and baskets of fruit from friends showing their respect of her in her illness. She is a resident of Long-Lane avenue. Mr. Thomas Hummons and Miss Marie Howard, of Lexington, were in the city to be the guest of Miss Veretta Batty, and after dining they formed an auto party with the following: Miss Bettie, Sydney Adams; Messrs Stewart Henry, W. Linsey and Morton Nelson, they enjoyed a pleasant ride to Versailles and Lexington and return. Miss Rebecca Averall will meet the City Federation of Colored Women Sunday afternoon Oct 29, at 3 o'clock in the A. M. E. Church. Miss Averall is one of those faithful white women, we belleve in the words of the Ella Ellis "that no race can rise without that the rise of all." A large crowd of the citizens are requested to be present. The organizing of children from 6 to 12 years of age is one of the best means of bring the rising generation more close together socially morally and intellectually. The children art trying to teach the coming generation the spirit of more union among one another, not in talk, but in action. The children ambition, that where there is strength there is union, these children will hear that gospel of Union! Union! and when they shall have grown to be of age, they can make conditions for themselves. Miss Mayday Coleman, a graduate of the Normal Institute, a former student of the University, taught at Henderson, had the proud distinction of being elected back to her Alma Mater after three months of graduations. She is the youngest member of the faculty and the only one in the class for fourth year, to ever be elected back permanently after such a short time of graduation. Miss Coleman is at the read of the domestic science department and a correspondent to the Kentucky Institute Review. Mrs. Lucy M. Young, one of those faithful members of the Corinthian Baptist Church, gave the value in her little things, not the pride of the people does she offer her services, but one of those humble services of the Almighty. Mrs. Young has gone to the church without the support of a committee to raise funds but with her own money, and anything that she saw needed, she has received many praises, but none of them was kind and kind, for she is working for the praise of the Almighty, which she is sure to get. CLAYPOOL WAITERS' BANQUET CLAYPOOL WAITERS' BANQUET A Swell Social Event Given in the Partors of the Dumas Club Rooms One of the greatest social events of the season was the banquet given by Captain Triplet's watch, Thursday, Oct. 19th, in Hiness prevented the presence of the business and the second waiter. Mr. Kwong Pulings and his wife were the spouses of the evening, their wife while men of eloquence, their fellow-workers, help him in their fellow-workers, Mr. Joseph Hohman, tomaster, and a brilliant opening. handled program wittily and dexterity. The following is the speech of J. P. G. secretary at the Chapel Pool Mr. Chairman, ladies and fellow ers: It is indeed a great pleasure to address the assembly of beautiful ladies and noble men, not for my intimation acquaintance with the sexy women I would not be able to speak to you, but a spectacular appearance that holds my tongue in chains—my eyes wonderment. A few weeks ago, I talked to a grenier similar to this, and launched into the hobby, "The Walters Club." With the hobby, "The Walters Club" was the time, all seemed seemed possessive with the frenzied and hysterical of the hour, and it seemed light than that on the very next day we would play on foot for the organization of a club. But to my surprise, I have never heard a word in that direction since. If a physician, after diagnosing a new prescribes a remedy, and not nothing to it, will then, if he is now given his diagnosis and has not prescribes another remedy more drastic, patient may die after the second concussion that does not disconcert the physician. If he has his curative methods concerned one suspicious one should question the doctor, answering the patient's demise, the doctor, to the height of his dignity, look the equator straight in the eye, and say, "All medical advances has been done; the Haitian medical practice hath here manifested itself," table hath here manifested itself, "not a physician, nevertheless, however, shall adopt his tactics in prescribing a little more stinging, if there be then a diagnosis of your needs, and my first talk apparently fell upon listlessness, will make this one a little more stinging, a little more sensitive injuries, I would be pleased to kindly stow away your feelings in your vest pockets, so that in my stampling will not be conscious of the wounds I will not be conscious of the power I make my words shoot out from a porcupine's back, pleasing you from a porcupine's back, pleasing you here, there, in order to awake you from your lethargy and the deep sickness that has vox in its power. We compared to men other lines of word we are asleep. This. I shall attempt to show. There are many colored men in this city who own their own homes, educate children, belong to fraternities and protect associations, partners in business one with another, and build cities. The majority of these common day laborers, earning from 1 to 12 dollars per week, these men meet ten and discuss affairs of their own interests, and the good that has accrusted from such proceedings can not be calculated. Now, let us look at that tribe of civilization known as waiters. Let us take a dressed gentleman who glides around tables so gracefully, appeasing the appetite of the most fastidious—that obeyed servitor who is subjected to discipline as strict as that of the U S army—to patience, humility must have a good replete with technical knowledge of the art he espouses. A wonderful man in his workshop, but let us see what he is out of sea of thoroughfare. There are about 10 waiters in this city, some of whom are making money that would make a professional man envious—of whom who is making a living. I have just spoken. As a body the waiter is not represented in that body of home owners—he is not represented in the lodge-room, the church, the school, the office, the number, the question arises,"Who are we, what are We of you will answer this question that we, and for what purpose do we exist the outside world asks,"What are we, what are we answer without fear of your condensation or criticism: we are those butter creatures who live only to dress well and enjoy our surroundings, but rather through the future, are after the rich man who we come in daily contact; we are those men who, after getting off deposit our earnings, are after finding many places of work we establish daily paths we travel we are those men who are citizens we are those men who are born in the country, and not because we live somewhere, account for that we must entire us citizenship. Brothers that is indeed a black skirt but we are not bad men at heart, we mean well. Our sins are only those omission. It is not what we want, but it is the things we do not do. Let us organize a club where we can meet often. There, with the effusion of different ideas we will be able to pish much, we are more than much business ventures outside of the club. Let us get together and see what we can do. I can not close this discourse without calling your attention and soliciting your business ventures outside of the club. If you are not married, and find maiden with whom you desire to marry the seas of matrimony, you need your Rein. He knows just what portion of the Scriptures to apply to your particular case, not guarantee that your ship will always sail smoothly and not be broken by the seas of some advice that will make you good pilot that if the old ship should ruin upon the rocks, it would be the ships you were tired sailing, and deliberately run If you wish to treat your bride to delicacies, go to Mr. Lee Lunderman place, and he will serve you as you would be served at Huder's. You can buy or buy a house. See Mr. Lee Jackson, for he can see for you any kind of a house from the primitive log cabin to the modern house. If after having you the house, you can buy to pay your rent the landlord orders immediate failure. See Mr. Al Woods, who with his failed pair of mules and spring waders will move your household effects to more If you find that the garment you called a shirt, is no more a garment than a dress, the Mr. Camel and he will dress you up so you that once more join the ranks of well dressed gentlemen, are sick and won't tell city thoratics about it. Dr. Toliver Jonas will mix you up a concoction that will ease your pain, but if you feel any relief, and find that the scene of all has come, and death is a last oning his bony fingers, you see a last Clark, whom the schools of Chicago can embalm and bury you with an ease and grace that you will never know and GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 Fred Lewis, of Indianapolis is manager of the Star theater, New Albany, Ind. G. F. Wilson and Little Buster are playing at Johnson's auditorium, Columbia, S. C. R. Johnson is a new man in the show business. Little Johny Jones played the Lyric theater, Butler, Pa., week of October 14, with Beaver Falls to follow. Gus Sun time and a big hit. Darktown Swells at Elba, Ala., last week. Misses Riley, Reed and Forby muking good, also Willie Moore. Kid Riley kept the house in an uproar. The Three Mitchells, the Original Gulfport and Vance Lowry, the Banjo King, are at Fulton theater, Chester, Pa., playing to packed houses nightly. B. H. Martin, trombone soloist, accompanied by his brother, Robert F., of the Mazeppa show band, arrived at their home in Wakefield, last Monday morning. All the band members have had a successful season. Spartanburg, N. C., has a new vaudeville theater, under the management of Messrs. Smith and Lawter. Bud White is stage manager and producer. The Tennessee Warblers as the opener made a hit, and everything looks serene for the future. While playing New Iberia, La., Mr. Smith and Mr. Waters met with a very bad misfortune. Some one broke through their dressing room window and stole Mr. Waters about $40. Mr. Waters lost his brand new grip full of toilet articles valued at $15. The two men are now very down hearted. Miss Daisy Collins, who recently was seen in vaudeville with Kate H. Thomas, has been able to secure as she has been unable to secure a partner that will add to her gracious style of entertaining. She will be known in vaudeville as the "Ebony Gibson Girl". She will open at the Monogram theater Chicago II, the lobby bobblehead. She is said of this charming young lady soon. HALLOWE'EN FESTIVITY AT MARION, IND. The porters of Marton, Ind., will give a grand banquet Hallowe'en, October 31. Visitors from Logansport and elsewhere will be present. ACME THEATER, MERIDIAN, MISS. Al Bryon, although suffering with a bad cold, made a decided hit. Ford Dabney's Ginger Girls were the hit of the bill. Outen and Outen made a close second. Ed Harper distinguished himself as a monologist, and reminds us of the Honey Boy Evans. The management is working with the bookings. Among the bookings are Owley and Bowman. Ward and Smith, the Henderson and fifteen other acts. NEWS FROM FOREPAUGH AND SELLS BROTHERS. We are now in Georgia, playing the largest towns, after showing Savannah and two or three more towns we go to for the game. We go to Pensacola and Coala, Master Willie Brown, our young geomedian, is making them scream with "You Go In Mr. Friend of Mine, 'I Stay Out Here.' Miss Carr, Miss Carr, Miss Carr, the three days' illness, is up and working again. McKINNIE THEATRE, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Taylor and Taylor are still here and are making good with their original comedy sketches. The patrons of the theater are the audience, as they interact with the team of Rice and Rice, which has always presented only those things which are fresh and clean. They leave them screaming. They are in their fourth week. The team of Oliver and Jackson, Bessie and Bennie, singers and dancers, are all that could be expected. It seems that the audience feels that they haven't been able to still tell you to pop up a little pile of coin to show their appreciation of the team. We have next week the Bemow Trio, which promises to live up to the McCoy standard in a greater fashion than ever before. STILL MAKING GOOD PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 17.—(Special!) —The team of May and May, better known as "String Beans," have simply caped the successes at the auditorium, the public screening room, the audience scream. Manager Gibson of the Auditorium says that the Mays have put more people in the house than any one team he has ever played. He claims Butler May, the most successful business, and his little wife, Sweeley May, the one best bet as a soubrette. Mr. Gibson is so enthusiastic in his praise of the team that he declares he will keep them two more weeks. He also booed the applause in New York in a few weeks. RUSSELL & DAGO OF CHICAGO OPERATING OVER THE RUFFLE Hurran for Russell & Dago, is the cry of big throngs who locate in front of the Grand theater, for Russell & Dago have opened a nobly little up-stairs cafe restaurant. They can tell you to what you read in their advertisement elsewhere in this newspaper. Both men are popular and there is no need of a special introduction in Chicago, where their names are heard in general. They also have a fine musical program each evening, and what's more, automobiles can be had right in the establishment. BALTIMORE, MD. At Joe Gans' Hotel—Danly's Theater While playing Baltimore, Md., last week at Danly's theater, Leon Robert Long, the boy magician and ventriloquist, told the audience that he spent a delightful time at one of the finest hotels of its kind, owned by colored people. The vaudeville at Danly's theater opened with Leon R. Long, fifteen minutes later, and he tricks Mr. Danly was on the front seat at every performance and was trying to guess the wonders. Thornton and Long, singing and dancing, went big; then came Happy Howe, late of the Rabbit Foot company, taking the houses, and then closed the bill with "The Baby Hostail." THE DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS EN ROUTE. After many notes from various members of the Dandy Dixie minstrels who have been aspiring to the honor of star performers, the Dandy Dixie minstrels there can only be one star, and that one THE MARVELOUS TONIC DRESSING "BONG-OLA" For the Hair. Price 25 Cts. Nothing Else Like It. Agents making $15.00 to $55.00 weekly. AMERICAN SALES CO. Norfolk, Va A NEW THEATRE AT SAVANNAH GEORGIA. Report from Savannah states that Mr. T. J. Hargan will announce, in a few days, the location of his new playhouse. There have been many rumors of a new theatrical enterprise at this point, and there are many positive information with great interest. It is said plans for Mr. Hargan's house call for a seating capacity of 800, with a stage opening of thirty feet. The entertainment will consist of moving pictures, high-class movies, and little acts of merit. A feature of the place will be an orchestra of musical artists. NOTES FROM McCABE'S MINSTRELS. We are playing in Missouri to a fine business and are pleasing them all in each town as we go. We have added to the company one of New York's best QWBs at press general press and routing agents. We have added C. Ellott. He was the general agent of the Buffalo Ranch Wild West. The cast of the show is as follows: William McCabe, Edna McCabe, Gordon C. Collier, Young, William Parks, William Johnson, Arthur Fox, Sadie Peewee, May Howard, and the white agent ahead, Max C. Ellott. This attraction will play Illini Hills Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota and Wisconsin this season, and will probably remain out all summer. DIXIE THEATER, CHARLOTTE, N. C. The merry Howards and Phillip "Buster" Austin, late of the Southern Troubadours, out of Portsmouth, Va., closed with Troubadours in Wilmington, N. C., and went into vaudeville, at the Buckingham theater, Aaron Pace, of the team Pace, and with Buster Austin and they are doing well and going big. The merry Howards, Pace and Austin opened at the Dixie theater, Charlotte, N. C., for two weeks and will close on October 21, going for Buster Austin to the Ga. While they were here Mr. Howard had the manager to book the only "Maxwell," the great. Well, who would have though it, Robert "Rockpile" Johnson, after being on the sick list for the past week, and "Buster" Austin to the boards next week, and "Buster" Austin to the boards next dancing wonder, is still holding his own. COLUMBIA S. C. (By Kid Jines.) At Johnson's Theaterium for the week of Oct. 15, McClain and Crampton Stock Company, presented a musical comedy entreaty with the band, two scenes, Burt Gordon as the King, his moves and actions like that of John Sarkius, and he featured "This Is Love" by James McGinnis, Louise McGinty, Gordella, McClain and Pauline Crampton was a scream, singing the "Phillipine Dance." The oll, opened by Clara Smith singing "I Love It," he is hitting them hard. Our manager, Burt Gordon is strong, the oll even night. House left us, but he left his understudy with us who is a favorite now, he is hitting them hard. Our manager, Burt Gordon is playing to S. R. O. nightly, Roscoe Shelton is getting his at the soda fount. AT THE RUBY, LOUISVILLE, KY. Gala week at the Ruby. The house was packed last week. Miss Mamie Ashford opened the bill with a song, "I'll Come Back, Dearie," with a set of beautiful pictures; followed by Miss Eloise Robinson, who doubt an unusual singing comedienne, Robinson and Randall, dressed like most other male teams, but worked different. They both sing well, and their sidewalk conversation kept the house in an uproar with the crowd, or "okinawa Kid." The bill and to judge from the amount of repeated applauses they could have kept the bill open. Miss Ada Lohk starting the ball rolling, and Miss Lohk Wick's appearance helped out the comedy. Miss Lohk, or "okinawa Kid," second to the best in the soubrette line, she knows how to deliver the goods. The Louisville people should feel proud to have a local manager that knows how to handle the colored profession is in his favor, and he promises another good bill next week. LYRE THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY Banazers Hogan and Haley present for the first time in Louisville the Brooks-Smith Players. The company has been a longtime performance opens with a feast of fun and frivolity entitled "The Servants of the House." In this, as in the concluding playlet, a company of clever performers short themselves in entertaining fashion. Following the first part is the olo, which includes some clever specialties, the team's signature sketches, Miss Fannie Wise. Lee and Lee do one of the cleverest sketches that has ever been seen here. The play has been engaged for an indefinite engagement. Manager Louis Evans has given in his resignation as manager of the Lyre theater on account of poor ward Habe will assume the management until Mr. Evans' MABEL GRANT, ACTREES, DINES THE CRITIC. Sylvester Russell Guest of Honor at a Five O'Clock Tea-Dinner. A very informal five o'clock tea-dinner given by Miss Mabel Gant, the popular soubret, took place at the residence of Mrs. Hattie aBler 3215 Wabash avenue, New York, and Mr. Sylvester Russel, syndicated musical and dramatic critique of the Indianapolis Freeman and Illinois Idea, of Chicago, was the guest of honor. The table had been spread for ten, but just eight persons were seated. Mr. Russel who sat at the head of the table—had graced the occasion a plain dinner was served, consisting of spring chicken, mashed potatoes, green peas, tomato oil, olive oil, cream, cake, imported bottle beer and grape wine (made by Mrs. Baker). The party consisted of Miss Bessie Brown, Miss essie King, Miss Florence Stinson, Miss Emily Lumpfms, Robert J. Scott, Sylvester Russel and Miss Mabel Gant. The table was decorated with pink carnations. After the festivities were consumed Miss Gant plinned a carnation on each of THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the gentlemen's coats. Plane music was supplied by Miss Messie Brown, the conductor, and concluded by games of checkers and whistle. Mr. Russell gave an extemporaneous toast to Miss Gant as a token of grateful appreciation for her generous professional FRANK HENDON INFORMS STAGE STRUCK GIRLS. Dear Hendon: When it comes to know- nothingism you are the peppermint sauce, the manager of The Freeman committed an error, because you are always knocking somebody in a joking way, but thanks to goodness, I'm wise to you, you bonehead. Do you git me? you bonehead? The boss is not sure, because you are always knocking you one hundred dollars a week for your bum ans. to our letters. He must be blind, but why can't he see your continual knocks on the stunt-skirts sisters?—Yours, Aggrated Agnes. Answer—Well, Ag, if the manager is blind, how can Elwood C. Knox? Dear Hendon: I am going on the stage in the near future. You may tell the other stage-struck girls, but don't blab it to the professionals—Kiddossee. Answer—What's the matter with you, Kiddo? It wouldn't hurt to put Fanny Wise. Dear Hendon—Do you know a first-class colored advance agent?—Trixie. Answer—Sure, Trixie. I know a Corker. IVY HUBBARD SOUNDS WARNING THE SOUTH AS A SHOW FIELD. To all northern performers contemplating the southern circuit let me give this advice: First, do not consider dates farther south than Lexington or Washington. But, unless you are traveling for your health care, you should not go to the village performers. But to the beginners, it is a great field. The first place, some houses change twice a week. Your act must be changed, then your wardrobe is to be considered. Also, you must not sing Show business in the south is really a joke, and to be very successful learn to be smutty in your jokes and dancing, and to be funny in everything you hide in every sense and you will be a riot. Now, any performer who has been down here will tell you the same if they are truthful. You also work "stock" and furnish you most of your wardrobe. You will be a riot and your "Olo" number, usually rehearsed every day, "Goats, look into it." SOME PLAYS THEY MIGHT LIKE TO STAR IN. "The Siren"—Miss Lottie Gee. "Royal Sam"—Sam Corker, Jr. "The Jungle"—Dr. L. G. Jordan. "The Oyster Man"—L. W. Bright. "Paid in Full"—Walter R. Griffin. "Strongheart"—J. Frank Wheaton. "The Squaw Man"—W. T. Vernon. "Tennessee's Partner"—J. C. Napier. "Diplomacy"—Dr. Henry W. Furniss. "If I Were King"—William L. Houston. "The Third Degree"—W. Calvin Chase. "The Man Between"—Prof. Kelly Miller. "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"—Fred R. Moore. "The Woman"—Mrs. Booker T. Washington. "The Merry Widow"—Miss Ella Anderson. "Across the Pacific"—Capt. Walter L. Loving. "A Fool There Was"—William Monroe Trotter. "A Gentleman of Leisure"—W. Allison Sweeney. "The Count of Monte Cristo"—J. C. Thomas. "Father and Son"—George L. and Elwood C. Knox. "What a Woman Knows"—Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. "Such a Little Queen"—Mme. Aida Overton Walker. "Called ack"—Richard T. Greener and George W. Ellis. "When Knightkood Was in Flower"—Robert H. Terrell. "Passers-By"—Charles Stewart, Horace D. Slatter and George F. King. "The Last of the Mohicans"—Judge M. W. Gibbs, Col. James Lewis and Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback. MR. THOMPSON IN THE SPOT. LIGHT. R. W. Thompson, our very capable and wide-awake Washington correspondent, has resumed his weekly letters to The Freeman, after a vacation of some weeks. A national journal without news from the Nation's capital may be likened unto the tragedy of "Hamlet" with the "Melancholy Dane" eliminated. Mr. Thompson was with The Freeman in Indianapolis at its birth, more than two decades ago. Transplantation to Washington has not lessened his interest in his "first love," and he will remain with us until the end of the chapter. Mr. Thompson's productions are valued the country over for their exquisite literary style; their keen insight into the larger activities of the race; their breadth of vision, generos ity in dealing with all kinds and conditions of mankind, and a disposition to accord a "square deal" to friend and foe alike. He prefers to throw "bouquets" rather than "brickbats." The "hammer" has no place in his outfit of journalistic tools; yet he can apply the rod of caustic criticism whenever the public good demands that such treatment be administered. At the recent convention of the National Medical Association at Hampton, the daily press of the "Tidewater" section of Virginia (Hampton, Norfolk and Newport News) paid Mr. Thompson the high compliment of publishing from two to five columns of his reports each day, without changing the dotting of an "i" or the crossing of a "t." And this was in the South, too! In addition to his weekly news budget of Washington, Mr. Thompson will continue to furnish at frequent intervals those bright and snappy paragraphs, "Short Flights," which many regard as the most attractive of the numerous features offered by The Freeman. In our opinion, our versatile Mr. Thompson, like wine, improves with age, and the sparkle of his latest output gives us reason to believe that he is now doing "the work of his life." In his line Mr. Thompson has no superior in the ranks of Afro-American journalists. PASCHAL GOES TO THE CHICK- ASAW. Special to THE FREEMAN. Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 20. A beautiful teacher at the University of Thomas J. Pascal last Thursday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Lemon, 481 Union Ave. on the eve of his birth. He accepted the headwatership of the Chickasaw Club. The affair was informal but will be seemlessly remembered by all who had witness. Card playing was one of the features of entertainment and was enthusiastically indulged in by nearly all present. Liquid refreshments were served throughout the room, and the reception room, Mrs. Lemon was served later in the 11 o'clock the host introduced Mr. Wt. Hyle Brown as tostmaster of the occasion who in a few brief words told the object of the event: "We were going to be with W. Alonzo Locke, head waiter of the Gayosco for whom Mr. Paschal has served as captain for many years. S. Hart, George Cepr, Walter Hammond, Capt. George Jones, Lemon, Wylie Glass, Wm. Paschal and others, including several ladies, Mr. Paschal, the guest of honor, responded in a manner showing his high appreciation for the high plans he was spoken in his behalf and said he would try to the high plans" to which they had so willingly placed him. A beautiful present, the gift of the "boys" was presented by Mr. Paschal, well known words which ended an evening long to be remembered by many of us. In speaking of the change to a represser of the Chickasaw Club, Locks said: "Of course, the regiment must Mr. Paschal, but we consider it a compliment to have the Chickasaw Club come to the voysee for a clear waiter. Mr. Paschal possesses all the skills, process, and there is no doubt in my mind of his making good. I am always glad to see a man aspire to higher things and try to be a waiter. I am young colored men who were not afraid of responsibilities and would accept positions of trust, there would not be so many white head waiters and floor "Mkers." LOST RELATIVES. Sydney Beamon. Last heard from in Cleveland, O. Any information concerning his whereabouts will be appreciated Address his brother, J. Beamon, care The Freeman office, Indianapolis. Harris Martin's cafe and restaurant. 118 South Champaign St., Youngstown. O, open day and night. 10-28 Performers with FLORIDA BLOSSOM COMPANY Composer and Arranger of Music Musical Director Florida Blossoms Musical Co. Excellent Library Classical Music Seasons 1909, 1910, 1911. Headquarters. The Freeman. Indianapolis, Ind Eddie E. Daye, The Human Corkscrew Enroute Florida Blossom Co. Act 12 Minutes. A No. 1 Wardrobe. Copy- ers Keep Off. Per. Add. The Freeman. Indianapolis, Ind Samuel Cohen, Ticket Agent Seasons 1908-'09-'10-'11. Regards to all, in and out of profession. Pearl Moppin and Globe Theatre write SHEET·MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzes selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write to: music.com. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC COMPANY 5023 STATE ST., CHICAGO, IL. WANTED First class musicians for brass band. Must be sight readers, and those doubling orchestra and stage given preference. Show stays out all winter, in fact, never closes. Salaries always a sure thing. Prentis Olive write. Route: Columbia, Tenn., week Oct. 23; Albany, Ga., week Oct. 30 WANTED GOOD COLORED TALENT Singles, Doubles and Small Minstrel company. 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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. THE WM FOSTER MUSIC CO. 3025 STATE ST. CHICAGO NOTICE! My Ad. In The Freeman Did the Work I can make room for a few more good performers for the Georgia Black and Tans, and Bryant's Famous Minstrels. Also want musicians, tuba and bass player; clarinet, B. & O.; trombone, B. & O.; alto to double stage. Send me your permanent address. EDWARD H. GRUZARD, Manager COLUMBUS GEORGIA. The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICABUILT FOR COLORED PEOPLE Want to hear from all colored acts Grand Amusement Company 3110-12 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois 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. MICHELLE 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. Join Our Staff Club and get the latest music published. We distribute 50,000 copies each month. HUGGS & HEARD house of Hits Music Publishers 38 EAST 21st St SUITE 1—3159 State St. New York City Chicago, Ill IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MUGATH. THOUGHT INDIANAPOLIS FIGHT- ING PORT-CITY FAVORABLY SPOKEN OF. SCRAPPERS DON'T THINK WELL OF THEIR FIGHTING OP- PORTUNITY — KID FIELDS AND JAMES LOWERY LOOKING TOWN OVER. By Billy Somehow the impression has gone out that Indianapolis is a very scrappy town. The boys come from various parts of the country hoping to get in the swirl of things posh in town so thick? Well, one reason is because they read The Freeman. The publication has the distinction of having some of the best writers in its staff. These writers kick so quite a stir, and naturally enough the boys get the notion that something exciting is always on in the old town. They make as high thinking that in a day or so something will be picking up in their hall. But slams, things soon lose their rosette and they see things not as through a glass, darkly. Things aren't what they Kid White come from Pittsburgh during the Kid of F. encampment. He got on a bill but the affair had poor success. Others were also on and the same way the Kid kuck around days, saw nothing doing that he was thinking about, then he hiked back to that dear old Pittsburgh, or perhaps he is still in Indianapolis; if so he is rather Zambarn, the little black Dutchman, left a few days ago after trying to make himself felt in this community. On coming to the college, he joined the inside Athletic Club, all white. He paid his dollar, thinking he would have opportunity to up some of the members by way of practice. For Zambarn found himself shadow boxing the better part of the time in the vain effort to get the worth of his money. He says, "I pay my money but I get no chance. I must shadow box my games. I must learn scraps were but day dreams; they never came about; and shortly the interesting little featherweight found it convenient to go where his prospects are brighter. A bright looking little scraper blown in a few weeks ago. James Lowery, of Champaign, Ill. Lowery is but 19 years old; he was a little scraper. Lightweight, 133 pounds. He has had eighteen fights, winning fifteen, the remaining three were draws. The record is enviable. He is a fine chunk of a boy and may get in the "big time" are Lowy says he will appear before the Hoorth Athletic Club against Kid White, of Pittsburg, November 1. His last go was with Young Whitney, of Davenport, Iowa, ten rounds down. Kid Fields is a new comer in Indianapolis, and like the others expects to have some worthy scraps in a short while. He came especially to make a match with Whitney, of Davenport, Indiana, and expects to meet Wolgast. Saylor has won considerable reputation. He is Indiana's hope for wrestling the championship from that Peerless Battler. Saylor once more just to show the public who is who, or will I box Ray Bronson at the same figures that Sayler did, to show that I am in Sayler's class — Kid Fields'. Fields has met Sayler once, at which Fields insists that he had the best of his man. Kid Fields challenges any man in the world of the lightweight class. He has had 109 battles and is still in the middle of his career. Fields can be reached through The Freeman. Fields thinks seriously of starting a phy- . . . Indianapolis, like most cities, is long on baseball. That game was never as popular as now. The authorities seem to have a poor opinion of boxing contests, that is, when there is anything like a finish. The game is often extracted, having a sort of censured show that the real sports don't care about. The game is getting insipid—tame, and as said, because so carefully guarded. Your genitals want to see the red blood flow. The extra blood is a crucial sport of the past, who defied everything almost, including the law of gravitation to be at a scrap where they went. In these piping times of peace, when the rumors of the war were formalized and also the quality and quantity of the punch, it stands to reason that the erstwhile devotees would kind a-back away from the game. Indianapolis is in the censorship. And for the best perks, it makes rights, according to the rules, rather than affairs. Iva Vincent, the black panther, succeeded in putting it over Frank Ehlers, the Dane, a short time since; his first good speech was quite a time. A Chicago paper, speaking at a convention, affirms the affair was staged as the star event. $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. 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This prescription from a physician who has made a special study of and I am convinced it is the surrealest combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor failure ever put together. think I owe it to my fellow man to send any man a copy in confidence, so that any man who is weak and discouraged with repeat abuse can hugging himself with harmful patient manners secure what I believe is the quickest and restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever devised, and so cure him himself. Just drop me a line like this: Dr. A. Robinson, $331 Luck Building, Detroit. Mr. Robinson will send you a copy of this splendid envelope free of charge. A great many doctors would charge $3.00 to $3.99 for merely writing out a presentation like this—but I send it entirely free. of 'Athletic Field Day' for the benefit of the Dearborn Center Day Nursery. "Vincent and Ehrler on the mat form a great contrast. The black panther is not a large, but for grit and speed is his master, and he demonstrated in the first round, when Vincenzo porting Ehrler on his chest, his legs and neck rigid, would not permit his back to touch the mat. Then wit the speed of a lion, he lurts Ehrler from him and by a sense of solid and scientific passes quickly performed, hands him upon his back for the first down. Mul in this contest Vincent received the final win in Chicago career. Right here much might be, the concern concerning his ring generalship. The very challenge champion is his ability to control himself under adverse circumstances. In this respect Vincent demonstrated himself a novice player. The antagonist in the last round with a determination that knew no defeat, and in exactly twenty-four and a half minutes had been played the mat for the final and victorious fall. While this was the star event of the day, the others were well worth seeing, and the management deserves credit for using the public a day of clean, first-class sport. Tom O'Rourke Cables to Heavyweight Champion for Terms. NEW YORK.—"What are your terms for a ten-round bout with Sam Langford at Clermont Rnk, Brooklyn?" Tom O'Rourke, who is matchmaker of the Royal A. C., which has leased the ink and is waiting for a license from the State Department, has above query to Jack Johnson. Johnson is in France, and a reply is not expected from him until next week. When McIntosh tried to induce Johnson to fight Langford in Australia this winter the big challenge was to draw for a twenty-round battle. For half that distance O'Rourke thinks Johnson may accept a $15,000 guarantee, and he is ready to hang up that much if Lil' Arta shows an inclination to talk business. Johnson here under any reasonable terms. Post reply from the champion Langford says he will not accept an offer from Promoter Coffroth to box twenty rounds with Joe Jeannette in San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day. McCherrey, of Los Angeles, made the decision to fall through unexpectedly. Then Coffroth jumped to the front with a proposition that looked good to Jeannette and was accepted. In view of their sensational scrap in the Garden recently Coffroth believes a Langford round is a big gator in California. Before the Madison Square A. C. lost its license the managers planned to bring Johnson and Langford together. The Tar Baby as a result cancelled his proposed trip to Australia and he租房 to articles with the Garden. Johnson also gave up his Australian trip when the proposed bout with Bombardier Wells was prevented. O'Rourke said the other day that he didn't believe he would have any trouble securing a job for the new club in Brooklyn and that he intended to put on some big attractions. JOHNSON BLAMES MINISTERS FOR DECLINE OF FIGHT GAME. Champion Would Like to Meet Wells in Paris—Has no Use for London Now that Reformers have Stopped His Chance of Making Money. CHINGFORD, Eng.-Oct. 20. "So I am broke, am I?" smiled Jack Johnson this morning when informed of the report circulated in Chicago and elsewhere, a handwritten note to toothache; had it all last night and didn't sleep a wink. I possess more than $100,000 cash, four automobiles, three here and one in America, and all fine ones, a bag of diamonds and a lot of other property. I have just had a car made according to my own ideas at a cost of more than $7,000. I have been working at $70,000 worth of jewelry. When my work here is finished I am going back to America to fill vaudeville engagements. My trip to Australia has been worth $10,000. I have more business than I know what to do with. Tell them that Jack Johnson is still a long way from the bread line. I was announced officially yesterday that the Johnson-Wells championship fight, scheduled to take place in London, October 2, had been abandoned, owing to the opposition of the authorities and a large number of people. "The Johnson-Wells fight did not take place, at least in London. It had been enjoined by Earl's court, and we can't arrange for it for any other place at the time. I don't advise you to play the Prince. I can't say. It is all the preacher's fault. They reverend chaps are getting much too busy in many ways. They are butting in all over the place and are going to cause a revolution before they learn any sense. I may not live to see it, but they will cause parent to rise against the opponent against brother and sister against sister. "Already they have run the first rank fighters out of business. We see another great fight like those of the old days or like that at Reno, with a big stake, with a tremendous payoff. This is supposed to be a free country, and it would be but for the preachers. They look sharply after everybody's morals except their own. Prize fights hurt nobody. On the contrary they do good. They teach people how to prepare for war, to protect themselves and healthy instincts and make against gluttony and too much drinking. "I wish one of the bishops would come out here into Epping forest and run with me a few miles. Id show him whose man he is, and I will tell him the fiber. I am a sober man. I am told the great majority of preachers in England are booers. "I am going back to Paris Saturday. I think Paris is about the warmest town on earth. It certainly lays it all over London. It is the most beautiful there is the stylish dress, personal beauty and gay spirits of the people. No, I have lost none of my love for Chicago. It is a great town and destined to be much greater, but even Chicago offers no hope of a revival of great fighting. Great fighting from an overdose of sanctimoniousness." CHANGING SENTIMENT. Changing sentiment means finally change of conditions. The proposition is timely in view of the change noted in the South as it concerns the racial situation. There is a decided tendency on the part of the section for the better, notwithstanding unlawful outbreaks now and then. There is a decided better feeling the country over and to the extent that the Negroes are here, a part of the country, and "we must make the best of it." This may not appear much of a THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER concession to a race that expects every consideration, yet it is infinitely more in effect than the other condition of avowed hostility which seemed to have extermination for an end, or at least spiritual enslavement. The tendency is to make the best of a "bad bargain," viewed from the white man's side. Morals, religion, anything savoring of godliness are against any other conclusion than that of making the best of a bad bargain. This bad bargain has in mind getting the Negroes to America—a most shameful transaction per se, but which so far has been most gloriously in the Negroes' favor. And the white man has benefited, too, suffering more in imagination—well, mentally—than in other ways, in the more recent days, fearing the Negroes would aspire to position inconsistent with their supposed standing among nations. The view, we must admit, was well taken. The newly liberated at one time did make effort to suddenly reverse relations with the master class, making for the most farcical period in the Negroes' existence as a freed people. Had not this phase come about, we dare say, the race would be much more advanced in a spiritual way. But "let bygones be bygones." The penalty has been paid, and according to the fitness of things the best possible consideration is due. All agree that social equality is out of the question as between races. Perhaps in this day it is not best to thus express it, since it carries the idea of some superior condition longed for but unattainable. And this may be true in a sense, but it is not peculiar to the Negroes. There are social sets that do not anticipate others than those of a kind, regardless of races. It is a further truth that the Negroes are not expected socially in any sets of white people. This fact should not put a premium on such society as above Negro society. The thing to do is to make our own society worth while, failing in that, we have failed in a very essential and perhaps deserve whatever contempt that follows. It is an old vulgar saying that it is a bad bird that befouls its own nest. It is an apt saying nevertheless, and it exactly hits off the point in discussion. An individual, a race, has no right, morally, ethically, to run down his own kind, viewing others as more desirable, thus boosting others at the expense of his own. Negro society should be made wholly worthy if not so, to the end that when social lines are drawn the pleasure is also the Nergees'. GOVERNOR OF SOUTH CAROLINA ON FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS The governor of South Carolina, speaking to the Order of Red Men of that State in congratulatory vein because that order has no Negro members, said in part: "And, my friends, in this connection a great many of you belong to the farming class. Permit me to call your attention to a matter that deserves your serious thought, and that is the organization of secret lodges among the Negroes of South Carolina. I have in my possession the positive proof that there are a man and his wife living in a distant State who are organizing throughout the Southern States among the colored people a secret society which claims to pay benefits in case of sickness, in cases of death and in cases of distress, but, mark you, before a Negro can become a member of that society he has got to sign an oath that he will not work but eight hours a day, he has got to sign an oath that he will obey the mandates of his superior officers, and he is being taught in these societies that he is the equal of the white man along social lines. Now, my friends, have made this statement before and have been criticised for it, and they have charged me with being unfriendly to the Negro. But I tell you, you white people, you may sleep, if you please, in your quiet beds; you may rest, if you please, quietly at home, and when you ask the watchman upon the watch tower. What of the night? he may answer that all is quiet; but I tell you that it is not all quiet in South Carolina. Why? Because, my friends, so long as you can get white women, and so long as you can get white men to go into the school houses of this country and teach Negroes and associate with them side by side, so long you will have, along the line of your secret orders among that class of people, trouble, and it will become serious. Not long since in passing by an institution in South Carolina a very handsome white woman—no slouch, no piece of ignorance, no bundle of humanity couched in dirt, but a handsome, intelligent woman—was walking across the campus of that Negro school with one arm around a Negro boy and another around a Negro girl. That happened in the city of Columbia—teaching to them that they are your equals, teaching to them that they have a right to stand upon the face of this Carolina of ours in social equality with the white people. And when I cal attention to that I am told that I am stirring up strife, and that I am one who is fighting the Negro race. I call it to your attention, my fellow-citizens, not only of Newberry, but of all the counties of South Carolina, and tell you to watch what you are doing. I expect to recommend at the next session of your legislature the passage of an act prohibiting and one to teach in the schools of this State who has not received a certificate from the State superintendent of education and the governor." BRINGS DIVINITY IN THE RACE QUESTION. "I see the hand of God in the twenty or more slaves that landed in Jamestown, Va., in 1619. God was in the plan. He permitted our people to be brought to this country and trained in order that they might redeem Africa. Now it is up to you and the Baptists must lead in this work. Africa must be redeemed by the American Negro. No one can work there like the people from our country and our race. The white man has tried it and has failed."—Rev. Dr. L. H. Jordan, at Pittsburgh. Rev. Dr. Jordan has been to Africa, where he looked over the field. He ought to be informed on the situation. It is clear, however, that if African redemption is up to the Negroes, they must make haste and claim their "heritage." Great, powerful countries have rendered the big, benighted continent piecemeal, and, perhaps, for the better diffusion of light. At any rate it will take fine skill and ingenuity to wrest away this "birthright," if, fortunately or unfortunately, it is such. But has the white man failed? Does he call it a failure? He is there, and that fact to him generally means success. It is a shame, nevertheless, that he is so generally there, in view of the Negroes' displacement. One will not doubt but what God was in the thing when the first shipload of Negroes landed at Jamestown, if He figures at all in earthly affairs. It may not have been for the redemption of Africa by Negroes, as Dr. Jordan says, but it was for a purpose, and which He will make plain in time, if He has not already done so. The crime—the rape of Africa in 1619—has been of inestimable good for the Negroes, yet it was a crime. The great good that followed seems to compensate the act. But the judges of our courts hold that restitution is not sufficient when the banker steals the funds; he may, in addition, give to charity. Pennance, expiation, sack-cloth and ashes, are yet exacted for the restoration of the harmony destroyed by the broken law. Surely the Great Judge will not be less than the judges of our common courts. The Civil War, if we may still pursue analogy, was the execution of a stern decree, and the people of this country are now doing pennance. In time the best possible understanding should follow, thus making the analogy complete and as thought out by those who believe the laws' fulfillment, godly sorrow, with their subsequent happiness. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Everett Cook has returned home from a pleasant visit with relatives in Caprido, Mo.... Rev. Gray has a pastorate Kewanjee, I. The Home sanitarium has been opened by Mrs. A. H. Kinniewbrew is superintendent.... The collection on rally day recently at the Second Baptist church was $111.00, all cash money.... The fry fish and ice cream are home made at the home of Mrs. McCabe church by Mrs. Troy Greeter, recently at the home of Mrs. Lucinda Wright, was well attended.... Mrs. Troy Greeter and daughter Medora are visitants. Mrs. Greeter ice-cream social given recently at Bethel A. M. E. church, was largely attended. FOSTORIA, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. William Turner and Mr. Landy Parham and Mr. Sam Hunter gave a delightful party last Thursday night in the office of the Champaign, Texas. Everything was carried out nicely. The guests were served with lunch at 8:30 P. M. ...Mrs. Lella Couch, of Houston, Tex., is in the city under the supervision of the manager, so she will leave for Houston, where she will meet many of her friends. ...Wm. Turner was out of the city for a few days visiting his relatives in Houston, Tex. ...Wm. Turner will be out of the city for two days on a short visit. ...Remember the Freeman is on sale at Wm. Turner's pressing parlor. ...Mr. B. Campbell was out of the city for two days, but he is back his old post and he finds his section boys all at their posts. The Freeman is for sale in Champaign, Ill., by Z. L. Breedlove, 109 Champaign street. MERIDIAN. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Calanthe Peterson, who has been sick for some time, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. 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If necessary sanitorium accommodations will be furnished. If not convenient to call at office, OFFICE Daily Sunday Phone 1523 Main, Old; 4226-R. HOURS; 9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5 p.m. Drs. I. F. SMITH & J. H. ROSENBERG 504 Odd Fellow Blvd Indianapolis, Ind. Our Complete $65.00 Funeral Silk Lined Broadcloth Caskets, $20 and Up $30 $30 This Silk Lined Broadcloth Casket as illustrated, in a complete $65.00 funeral, including casket, box, embalming, washing, dressing and shaving, lady attendant, crepe, hearse and one carriage to any cemetery. This has been our price for two years, or since we first opened our establishment. Finest Equipment and Service in the City We Make Conditions, Therefore Do not Have to Meet Them. We still do, and always have saved you from one-third to one-half on ALL CASKETS. Silk-lined Couch Caskets have always been from $65.00 up. Prompt and personal attention to all calls. HEINER & HOCKENSMITH The Original Independent UNDERTAKERS PHONES, MAIN 1493; NEW 1498. 922 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST. THE MECCA THE PLACE Bar and 312 INDIANA AVE., 218 W. NEW Chas. E. Lev THE PLACE OF QUALITY Bar and Billiards AVE., 218 W. NEW YORK ST. NE Chas. E. Lewis, Proprietor 312 INDIANA AVE., 218 W. NEW YORK ST. NEW PHONE 1319 Chas. E. Lewis, Proprietor A Visit will Convince you that we have the Quality THE NEW GREATHOUSE THE NEW GREATHOUSE Home Brewing Co's Beer..... (IN WOOD AND GLASS) Will be pleased to meet you at my New Place I solicit the patronage of the public on the merits of my goods. Pool and Billiards in connection. Archie Greathouse, Prop. Fall Suitings! Fall Suitings! Choice new fabrics for Autumn Wear. These suitings will gladden your heart and Captivate Your Eyes. Rich, Handsome, Distinctive, they comprise the new season's most attractive offerings. Choosing now assures you the pick of the assortment. Hundreds of New Styles and many Novel Weaves. All the New Things that Fashion Favors. The newest colors and finest fabrics, the products of the best mills in America and Europe, are shown here. Made to your measure in any style you like for $17.50, $20, $22.50. Extra Pair $5 Trousers Free English Woolen Company 107 North Illinois St. Opp. Terminal Station. Capital National Bank UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY Capital - - - - $ 500,000.00 Surplus and Profits - $ 220,000.00 Resources - - - - - $ 6,400,000.00 OFFICERS: FRANK D. STALNAKER, President, ANDREW SMITH, Vice-President, GWYNN F. PATTERSON, Cashier, Transact a General Banking Business. Your Account Sollicited. Courteous Treatment. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. This Comb, properly heated, and the use of Lacrope Hair Pomade, will bring the most crimpy hair straight and silky at every stage and cause a rapid growth of the hair. Don't put it on your face. Use it on your neck and shoulders. Made of copper and brass associated together and cast into one solid piece: highly polished and very nickle plated; steel bolt which goes through the large wood handle and screws into metal TAYLOR'S SPECIAL ALCOHOL. HEATER is the handiest and most convenient method of heating the Comb, and can be closed up so that you can put it in your handbag. Price 50c For best results use LaCreole Hair Pomade. It not only meets every requirements of the Comb Straightener, but promotes a luxurious growth of hair. Price 25c. SEND FOR MY FREE CATALOGUE illustrating the Largest and Most Complete Line of Hair Goods in this country for colored people, such as Bangs, Wigs, Puffs, Switches, Pompadours, Hair Pins, Combs, Brushes, etc. I. T. W. TAYLOR, Howell, Mich. When writing please mention this paper. buried Monday, October 16. Rev. J. T. Davis officiated at the funeral services.....Rev. M. S. Jones has gone to Washington, C. He was formerly pastor of the first congregational Church. Rev Alexander, of Kentucky, succeeds him as pastor here. ES You Pay Nothing Unless We Cure You (HOIDS.) treatment at your home when preferred. e. Consultation and examination free. indianapolis people who will gladly treat essary sanatorium accommodations will OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 12 a.m. Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. 9 to 12 a.m. ROSENBERG 504 Odd Fellow Bldg indianapolis, Ind. $65.00 Funeral With Caskets, $20 and Up $30 Broadcloth Casket funeral, including casket, box, em- vying, lady attendant, crepe, hearse this has been our price for two years, s厩ment. Bad Service in the City We Do not Have to Meet Them. And you from one-third to one-half on caskets have always been from $65.00 to all calls. SMITH The Original Independent UNDERTAKERS 922 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA ST. OF QUALITY Billiards YORK ST. NEW PHONE 1819 Laws, Proprietor that we have the Quality FIREATHOUSE Ling Co's Beer.... (AND GLASS) let you at my New Place Indianapolis, Indiana Furnished Rooms Men Only the public on the merits of my connection. Lthouse, Prop. suitings! Bear. These suitings will gladden your Rich, Handsome, Distinctive, they have offerings. Choosing now assures you of New Styles and many Novel Fashion Favors. The newest col- lection mills in America and Europe, are any style you like for Extra Pair $5 Trousers Free Hen Company Opp. Terminal Station. National Bank DEPOSITORY - $ 500,000.00 bits - $220,000.00 - - - $6,400,000.00 CERS: ANDREW SMITH, Vice-President, PATTERSON, Miner. Business. Your Account Sollicited. Treatment. BOXES FOR RENT. SHAMPOO DRYER Shining Comb rid! Price $1.00. Creole Hair Pomade, will bring the most crimpy se a rapid growth of the hair. Don't put it on burn mail. Large, Heavy, Strong and Durable. Cast into one solid piece: highly polished and high the large wood handle and screws into metal end of Comb to prevent the handle from get- ting loose or coming off. Remember it's all in one place. Nothing to get out of order, will last a lifetime. R is the handiest and most convenient method that you can put it in your handbag. Price 50c. e. It not only meets every requirements of the growth of hair. Price 25c. strating the Largest and Most Complete Line of such as Bangs, Wigs, Puffs, Switches, Pompa- . TAYLOR, Howell, Mich. mention this paper. 7 Price of Comb and Alcohol Heater complete $1.50 ***** 8 Plain black tailoring satins have a richness unsurpassed —a beauty that tempts indulgence in spite of a naturally high cost. The widths are extreme—from one to one and a quarter yards. Black Satin Charmeuse, 44 inches wide, a beautiful 5 ft satin-faced silk, at $2.50 and $3.50 a yard. One of the favorite silks for dressy gowns. Black Tailoring Satin, handsome fabric for coats and suits. There are several kinds—soft, heavy duchesse satin, panne satin, satin majeste and other weaves, besides wool-back satins. These can be had in standard makes from 36 to 44 inches wide, prices $200 to $50 a yard. $ 60 to $ 80 a yard. —Second floor, east aisle. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. Miss Ada Smith is on the sick list. Mr. Maojr Price is critically ill at his home. Mrs. Retta Moss has returned from Brazil, Ind. Mrs. James Stafford is visiting Detroit, Mich. Miss Georgia Fields spent last week in Louisville, Ky. Little Miss Ethel Haddex was on the sick list last week. Master Robert Holmes is improving from a severe case of diphtheria. this week we all on business. Mr. and Mrs. John Sheehan of Vincennes, were guests here last Sunday. Miss Carrie Bell is visiting her sister, Mrs James Graham, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs Alice Carr of Muncie, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Roberts in West North street. Mrs. Lizzie Phillips in N. West St. visited Mrs. A. J. Allen in Logansport last Sunday. Ron L. H. Brown of Louisville, preached a great sermon at Simpson Chapel Sunday. Mrs. Katie Embry in Blake street left Thursday for Grand Rapids, Mich., for two weeks. Misses Susie and Nellie Martin returned Tuesday after a delightful trip to Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter in South Keystone avenue, are the happy parents of a girl baby. Mr. Charles Ellott formerly of this city, now of Peru, Ind, spent last Saturday and Sunday here. Rev. J. L. Thompson by a unanimous request was returned to Phillip's Chapel, Drake and West, for another year. Mr. Reuben Carter has returned from Canada and will remain here this winter. His many friends are glad to see him. Mr. Robert Black entertained at a stag party Monday evening at the home of his parents in North California street. The White Cross and Blue Ribbon Social Club will meet with its president, Mrs. Mabie Tucker, next Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. home in Evansville Monday, after spending a pleasant time with relatives and friends. Messrs. Henry Haskins, Walter Smith, Misses Lula Brown and Katherine Williams were among the Louisville visitors Saturday. Mrs. Emma Mullen accompanied by Miss Gladys Russell of Chicago, are the guests of Miss Georgie Car in Fayette St. this week. Mrs. William Hicks entertained at six o'clock Monday eve in honor of several guests who have been here for the past two weeks. Mr. Harry Wines departed Thursday for Los Angeles, Cal., for the winter. During his stay he will be employed by a prominent family as chauffeur. Louisville hospital will hold a meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the hospital. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. Robt. James of 634 Douglas St., Mrs. Lena Bishop of Phillips, Dr. L. H. Brown of Louisville and Rev. L. A. Thompson, A. M. at dinner Friday. Mrs. Sarah Russell died suddenly at her home in West North street, Friday morning at Taboracle Baptist Church Monday afternoon. The Young Ladies' Club was entertained by Miss Eva Kennedy in Alvard street last Thursday evening. About thirty young folks enjoyed themselves to the highest. In the death of Doctor Knabe, the Women's Club extends its deposit sympathy. As she had taken great interest in their work, visited their meetings and gave many instructive talks. Mrs. Hattie Clarke in North Senate and Mrs. Hattie Rose in Mary Court party Tuesday afternoon. Sixteen invited ladies spent a pleasant time. Delicious refreshments were served. Invitations were received here for the marriage of Miss Ethel Rosetta Woods, a member of the Mary Court Woods, to Mr. Howard E. Brooks in Mobile, Ala., October 20th, Rev. Wood was FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. 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, nonirritant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaughn Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros. drugstores, Robt. P. Bloodau, James H. Noe, Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. pastor of Jones Tabernacle,this city, of which he became very popular, for seven years, Mrs. Maries, Davis in North West, was his attendant and reports a beautiful wedding and fine trip. Bishop C. I. Phillips was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Nicholas, 1207 N. West during his conference this week. Mrs. and Mrs. Smythe and Skelton and Mme. Walker. Revival meetings will begin at Phillip's Chapel, Drake and West Sts. Sunday, 5th. Rev. J. H. Crooks, the pastor of the M. E. conference will assist the pastor. Rev, J. E. Moreland, International Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. delivered one of the finest illustrated discourses in behalf of his work at Second Baptist church. Light that has ever been heard in this city. Bishop Phillips, D.D., of the Colored M. E. church was the colored secretary of the Ecumenical conference held in Toronto, Canada, last week, was complied and delivered a valuable service and made two speeches. Supt. Skelton and wife entertained at 5 o'clock dinner Friday of last week at their home in Paca st. the following day: Mrs. J. L. Thompson, President Elder D. A. Walker of the Ohio district, Dr. Brown of Louisville, G. L. Knox, proprietor of the Freeman, Mrs. J. L. Thompson, the wife of the president, and the conference president of the Women's Board of Missions, by good leadership assisted in raising $600 morethis year than in philips more than any men leads and helps the women. Miss Nancy Clarke, a popular young lady in the musical circles of Montgomery, Ala., spent a few days here this week en route to her home from Chilton and Hackley recital. She was entertained with an after-theater dinner Thursday evening at the residence of Miss Ella McCormick, sixteen invited guests participated in making this affair an enjoyable one. BETHEL CHURCH NOTES. Quarterly meeting will be held at Bethel church Sunday, Rev. Rowan will preach the Sacramental sermon at 3 p. m. All friends are invited to be present. At 8 p. m. Dr. C. R. Atkins will read a paper, Dr. Clarence Hicks will sing a solo at this. Dr. Smythe was called to Louisville Wednesday on important business. PHILLIPS CHAPEL COLORED M. E. CHURCH. Drake and West Streets—Rev. J. L. Thompson, Pastor. Sunday will begin the new conferences year. The pastor will preach at 11 o'clock. Rev. D. A. Walker presiding elder of the Ohio District and father-in-law of the pastor will preach at 7:30 o'clock. Reverend James Sunday, Oo. Rev. J. H. Crooks, the singing evangelist of the C. M. E. conference will assist the pastor. MME. C. J. WALKER Who Subscribed $1,000 to the Y. M. C. A. Building Fund. The first colored woman in the United States to give $1,000 to a colored Young Men's Christian Association building campaign is Mrs. C. J. Walker, 640 N. West street, whose gift of that amount has announced at the mass meeting of colored people in the K. of P. Hall Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Walker is not only the first colored woman in the country to contribute that amount to the association, but is also the first woman to Her contribution to the campaign in In- W. E. H. Mrs. C. J. Walker. dianapolis is the largest yet obtained among the colored people here. "The Young Men's Christian Association there is," said Mrs. Walker, who glad to help the association, and I am much interested in its work. I certainly hope that it gets the new building, and I think the new person ought to contribute to the campaign. "If the association can save our boys," she added, "our girls will be saved, and that what I am interested in. Some women would like a see colored girls' association started." C. M. E. CHURCH ENDS SESSION. Appointments for Year Announced by Bishop Phillips. The forty-third annual session of the colored Methodist Episcopal church closed last Saturday evening. The session is regarded by Bishop Phillips and other officiers as the most successful in its history. There were more than seventy-five ministers in attendance and about fifty missionary women. The session was attended by the missionaries this year. A purse of $1 was raised by the missionary women of the three districts, and sent to the wife of Bishop C. H. Phillips, who is an invalid. The session was attended by the presentation made by Mrs. Jesse L. Thompson, the conference president of the missionary board, and the wife of the president. At the close of the meeting the bishop announced the following appointments for the year: District—The Rev. D. A. Walker, presiding elder; Cleveland, D. W. G. Webster; Millersburg, Ky., W. M. McElroy, presiding elder; Cleveland, D. W. G. Webster; Millersburg, Ky., W. M. McElroy, presiding elder; Cleveland, D. W. G. Webster; Paris and Brentsville, Ky., to be supplied; Bethel, Ky., H. N. Howard; Cincinnati, O. W. M. Crooks; Springfield and M. O. W. John Taylor; Co. L. E. Shive Mt. Sterling District (all pastors in Kentucky)—The Rev. H. A. Steward, presiding elder; Mt. Sterling, R. T. Moody; Mt. Sterling, J. T. Moody; H. Johnson; Grassy Lick, L. A. Adkins; Peeed Oak, J. T. Turley; Dansville, W. M. Washington; Lexington, L. C. R. Greene; Williamstown, A. Montgomery; Clay City, A. Montgomery; Williamstown, A. Montgomery; Dodge, Preston and Salt Lick, C. H. Grundy; Spruce Mission, W. M. George; Carrollton and Milton, M. W. Pilkerson; Williamstown and Gilbert, W. A. Thouston; Louisville District—The Rev. H. Copeland, presiding elder; Louisville, Chestnut St. L. H. Brown; Miles Chapel, W. H. chison; ebanon, J. W. Burn; Glossary, W. H. Burn; J. W. Cros'ey; Burksville, to be supplied; Hodgensville, to be supplied; Goshen, Geo. Reed; Portland station, M. Haycraft; Village, J. M. Hall; Highland Park, William THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. [Portrait of a man in formal attire, with a bow tie and a suit, facing slightly to the right. The background is plain black.]] BISHOP C. H. PHILLIPS, Of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. Lampkins; Peyton and Liberty, W. H. Dickerson; Terre Haute, Ind., the Rev. J. Nichols; Indianapolis, Phillips chapel, Jessica; Indianapolis; Morris street mission, D. K. Spearman. Transfers—The Rev. J. M. Mitchell, to Chicago; the Rev. J. M. Mitchell and Smile Clayborne, West Kentucky; A. C. Caldwell, East conference; J. H. Crooks, Tennessee conference. The next session of the conference will be held at Glasgow, Ky. Reports for Third Day of Y. M. C. A. Campaign Raise Total to $64,182.39. Wednesday night's report of $1,845.52 subscriptions from the colored Y. M. C. A. canvassing teams placed their total correspondence for at least $15,000 in the campaign for at least $15,000 among the colored people and raised the total fund for a new $100,000 colored association building to $64,182.39. With the reports brush day night the colored people have subscribed to $8,019.64. The standing of the campaign teams Wednesday night follows: Central Y. M. C. A. Teams. Captains. Reported Total Yest'd yr. to date. H. C. Atkins. $ 636.00 $ 1,418.10 H. M. Cochrane. 1,000.00 1,085.00 J. O. Duran. 320.00 314.00 S. O. Duran. 320.00 314.00 J. F. Habble. 110.00 460.00 Fred Hoke. 302.50 607.50 J. W. Lilly. 642.00 1,420.00 T. J. McAllister. 35.00 1,050.00 J. M. Ogden. 409.00 1,515.00 T. L. Scott. 100.00 282.00 George M. Spiegel. 85.00 296.00 Ross H. Wallace. 190.00 Captains, Reported last night. Total to date. W. A. Kersey $ 310.00 $ 646.00 Dr. S. A. Furniss. $ 552.50 $ 213.75 Dr. S. A. Frown. $ 117.25 $ 123.75 A. A. Taylor. $ 25.00 $ 70.00 Dr. J. H. Ward. $ 203.00 $ 598.00 Robert Kirk $ 85.00 $ 248.50 R. L. Brokenburr. $ 336.00 $ 636.42 J. W. Hodge. $ 102.00 $ 261.00 Edward H. Ward. $ 65.50 $ 210.00 A. D. Johnson. $ 70.70 $ 142.70 J. W. Howard. $ 15.00 $ 81.00 H. L. Sanders. $ 5.00 $ 355.75 James L. Shelton. $ 13.05 $ 146.05 W. R. Valentine. $ 75.00 $ 295.00 B. R. Ravenow. $ 133.02 $ 288.22 Charles H. Cook. $ 17.00 $ 34.00 Ministerial Team, the Rev. H. L. Herod. $ 70.00 $ 198.50 Colored Citizens' Committee, Geo. L. Knox $ 180.50 $ 3,160.50 Totals $ 1,814.52 $ 8,019.64 Besides the good showing of the colored teams at the end of the third day's campaign, John N. Carey, chairman of the Central Citizens' Committee, and A. H. Goddard, general secretary of the Central Y. M. C. A., attended the meeting, encouraged the workers and congratulated them on their work among captains. Promises Better Showing. "The men are just getting warmed up, said J. E. Moorland, campaign leader, and beter reports will be made this week. A number of colored persons are paying their subscriptions. Colored laborers who have subscribed small amounts are paying cash, and those who pledged more money will be paid. Mr. C. J. Walker, who subscribed $1,000, paid one-fourth of it at the meeting. All efforts of the canvassing teams and committees the remaining seven did not pay subscriptions toward making daily reports of at least $6,000, which will insure the success of the campaign. The first $1,000 subscription obtained by the $500 team was announced at the moon meeting of the Central Association teams by C. M. Cochrane, captain of Team No. 2. The subscription was from George Yandes. Another $1,000 subscription was announced by John N. Carey, chairman of the citizens' committee. Other large subscriptions announced were those for $500 by Addison C. Harris, another $500 by John N. Carey, and one of $250 by Thomas H. Spann. In a letter to Chairman Carey, Mr. Dissette expressed the opinion that the offer of Julius Rosenwald should come under co-operation of the citizens of Indiana. Subscriptions of $500 and more which have been received are as follows: Julien Dowenwald, Jordan, $1,000; William Van Camp, $1,000; Delavan Smith, $1,000; G. G. Snowden, $1,000; Mr. and Mrs. George Yandes, $1,000; George Yandes, $1,000; Mrs. C. J. Walker, $1,000; H. J. Milligan, $500; Addison C. Harris, $500, and James I. Dissette, $500. The secretary of the Central Y. M. C. A. is emphasizing the necessity of business men subscribing promptly, and not asking the canvassers to return several times before giving their subscriptions. The following persons are among those giving large amounts to the colored Y. M. C. A. building fund: Nellie Minturn, $100; Dr. Sturn Furnill, $100, and Samuel Welch, $200. IN AND ABOUT PENSACOLA, FLA By Walker W. Thomas. The Thomas News Bureau, No. 18 South Tarrantona Street. Phone $21. Pensacola has somewhat been hav- ing some very cool weather doing the past week. Warm wraps was called to our utility. CAPE MAY. N. J. Special to THE FREEMAN. Recent arrivals at Hotel Dale; Mrs. A. I. Woodlyn and Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Thomas, Philadelphia, Pa.; Miss Florence Vincent, New York City; Mr. Will- ham, New York; Mr. James Goldon, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. A. Y. Allen, Trenton, N. J.; Mr. Charles Gross, Checotah, Ohio. CHAMPAIGN. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. When in Champaign, if you want a nice place to room and board, stop at the Chicago Flat. 98 North Walnut street. James Robeson, proprietor. WISH TO LOCATE FRIENDS. Paul Enders in United States prison, Atlanta. 3a. Wishes you former accuser, Ba. Black Georgetown and Lizzie Bly. 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They moved to Hollow Rock, Pulsaski county, where they were employed as section hands. Any information will gladly received. Address Box 41, Michigan Bakery and lunch—2838 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. J. Johnson, proprietress. AGENTS WANTED—To sell Indian Herbs, the finest medicine in the world; made of the pure herbs. We pay agents 50 cents for medicine free, so you don't send any money to the goods; just send me your name and address. ALONZO ALEXANDER, Pensacola, Fla. Music for all occasions by the Capital City Trio. Address E. F. Herron, 417 West Fifteenth street, Indianapolis, Ind., New phone, 4997. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. FOR RENT—Elegantly furnished rooms, steam heat, electric lights, baths and telephones. Mrs. Lucy Van Dyke, 444 West Vermont street. When in Champaign, if you want something to eat and plenty of l.rhtwo, ething to eat and plenty, something good to eat and more of it, stop at 77 East Main street. O. E. Keen, proprietor and manager. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R. P. Bloadau, drugist, Indianapolis, Ind. First class ladies' and men's clothes for sale at 227 East Third street, Frankfort, Ky. Mrs. Mary Russell, Proprietor, Oct 21. WANTED—Ladies and gentlemen to join our postcard and correspondence club. Particulars for 10 cents. Ladies send photo. Write Daniel Braxton, Hinton, W. Va. Oct 21. --- LOST RELATIVES. BUSINESS LOCALS IF YOUR DEALER DOES NOT CARRY Anchor Flour Ask him to get it from Pearl Roller Mills Wm. Rouse & Son Indianapolis OR PHONE Mill phone, Prospect, 8270; New, 1771-K Elevator, Both Phones 90 ALSO TRY— PRIDE OF INDIANA A Vote Coupon in Each Sack, s Trunks! age. Are dust proof and moth-proof. 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European plan cafe in connection. Special rates to greet stopping on American plan. Our motto Good service, moderate prices. James H. F. Wilkerson, prop, 915 N. Senate Ava AGENTS WANTED $200 per month can be made sellings our beautiful lots in Southern Heights Addition to Muskogee, Oklahoma. You are earning less, write at once for our special terms and easy selling you. Absolutely clean, honest, costless. Costs not required. No experience required. Write now. Southern Heights Co. Box 995, Muskogee, Oklahoma. 11-11 MADAM WALKER. n to science bodies Hin- Owing to the urgent demand of her many patrons Madam Walker will in the future have personal charge of her laboratory. She solleits the patronage of her old and new customers.