The Freeman

Secure space at once for our Holiday Number, to issue on Dec. 23. Write for tern THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER NOV 24 1911 VOL. XXIV. NUMBER 47 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL A GLIMPSE OF "TUSKEGEE OF NORTH CAROLINA" Founder A. L. E. Weeks Opens a Campaign on the Atlantic Seaboard—Tuskegee Negro Conference a "Red-Letter" Event. (Thompson's National News Bureau.) WASHINGTON, November 23.—"The Tuskegee of North Carolina" has occupied the spotlight in the District during the past ten days. Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, president and executive director of the Industrial Institute, which has come to be known by the foregoing title, has been in the city for several days, telling our people of note about his school and emphasis on instruction in agriculture, industries, domestic science, theology and the various branches that make for the practical uplift of the young colored women of the South. The Weeks was a commissioner, assistant principal and teacher, who has spoken at several of our leading churches in behalf of the institution. They are opening what is to be a vigorous new movement within the next month a much-needed sum of money to insure the erection of three buildings at the school for dormitories and class rooms. The institution is now crowded to its full capacity, and is required to accommodate many students, who would like to take advantage of the liberal opportunities it has to offer. From here Dr. and Mrs. Weeks go to Philadelphia New York to meet the Thanksgiving period to be one of harvest for the New Bern College Institute. The Institute's Splendid Showing. The Industrial Collegiate Institute is located at a new Negro settlement, established by Dr. Weeks, called Booker, in honor of Dr. Booker T. Washington, after whose marvelous Alabama museum by 1,000 acres of rich land, much of it in timber. About half of it is cleared. Booker or three miles west of Newbern, finely situated on the Neuse river, with an advantage "Our school has a great future," said Dr. Weeks. "We have in view not only the development of a big school, but it is our purpose to build a settlement of people who can make permanent opportunities for themselves in the various industries which we teach. With the institute as a nucleus, manufacturing and industrial industries people can make permanent living for hundreds and thousands of thrifty Negroes. For instance, we have made this year over 400,000 brick in our brickyard, and have contracts for December 1. For lack of facilities we were compelled to refuse a contract calling for 450,000 brick, in addition to the above, and now booking orders for delivery and now booking orders have supplied the brick is of a superior grade. Amphion Glee Club's Song Recital. An audience that almost filled the spacious Metropolitan A. M. E. church greeted the popular Amphion Glee Club last summer on the occasion of the club's annual sale. Students, Lewis, noted for his able direction of "The Pirates of Penzance" and other standard games, welded the baton wit characteristic and effectiveness. Throughout the club's years, Lewis has been director and business man, and they have sung before presidents of the United States, members of the Supreme Court, Senate and House and of the diplomatic program on Thursday evening was remarkably well balanced, and was of a kind of merit. Mrs. Emma Williams, a recent Boston's dramatic dramatist, scored a bill. treading of "Gineva," and was compelled to respond to an encore. Prof. Lewis is proud of his "discovery," and Mrs. Williams is already in great demand for Montana. She burns sang Artitt's "Magnetic Walz," and Mrs. Eva Belle Height rendered "Sing, Sweet Bird." "The Elf," with obligate by Mr. E. N. Broadnax; "My Hero," from Mr. Belle Soldier, led by Mr. Carey A. Robbins, messr. by Mrs. Messrs. Walker, Morton, Brown and Dean—in "Until the Dawn" and "While I Have You," gave a finished rendition. The concerted numbers were especially fine. Good Night, Beloved, closed one of the windows of the church ever presented in this city. Mr. William Braxton was accompanist and Miss Marile A. D. Madre was chairman of the committee representing the church. The Tuskegee Negro Farmers' Conference. There is always deep interest manifested in this neck o' the woods in the Tuskegee Negro Farmers' and Workers' Conference, and this year will be no exception to the rule. The sessions open January 17 to outline the persistence in well-standing the manner in which the colored farmers acquired their lands and developed their crops is encouraging to every one who knows the value of industry, and the persistence in well-standing the workers' exchange of views on the second day, when representatives of the schools, churches and business forces get together for practical discussion, is a prominent event. The invariably will go to Tuskegee Institute from the East, and they invariably return enthusiastic over all they have seen and heard. Visitors to the conference are entertained as the guests of the school. Dr. Robert H. H. Cox, a warm welcome in person, as he makes it a rule to be present at these meetings each year. With the Sunday School conference to come to Tuskegee next June and the National Medical Association to follow in August, 1912 promised to be a banner year at this great institution. It is definitely announced that the board in charge of the million-dollar fund set apart by Miss Anna T. Jeanes for the benefit of the rural schools of the state of Wisconsin on December 14. The report of the year's work will be heard and many recommendations will be considered. Dr. Washington will be here. President is a member of the board. Devin is an interest in the progress of the work the board is carrying on. The vacancy caused by the death of Bishop Grant will be filled. Bishop G. H. Church; Bishop Elias Cottrell, of the C. M. E. Church, and Prof. H. T. Kealing, president of the Western University, at Quindara, Kans., are mentioned as possibility for the force of the work the board behes Dr. Washington, are Hon. J. C. Napier, Major R. R. Moton and R. L. Smith of Texas. Getting Ready for Lewis Reception. Arrangements are rapidly being perfected for the reception in honor of Assistant Attorney General, R. H. Lewis, to the formerly in office at the Trump-former Hall, Monday evening, November 27. The invitations are in great demand, and already a sufficient number of responses have been received by the committee to guarantee the success of the function in honor of the formerly in office promoters. The features are being worked out by a group of artists, and the occasion will amply repay the many guests who will come from abroad to assist in honoring the formerly in office promoters is made up as follows: Leut, T. H. R. Clarke, L. M. Hershaw, C. J. Pickett, Charles E. Hall, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Major Charles R. Douglas, Daniel Murray, Dr. R. H. Russell, Henry I. Johnson, J. C. Napier, Dr. George W. Cabanis, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Prof. Kelly Miller, R. W. Thompson, R. C. Bruce, Oliver Randolph, Ralph W. Tyler, R. H. Errell, James W. Williams, E. M. Hewlett, Dr. Henry W. Freeman, Joseph H. Stewart and F. H. M. Murray. President Taft at Work on Message President Taft is again at his post at the White House, after his long tour of the country, and is hard at work on his annual message to Congress. That he will take high ground on the tariff cost of living, and one of the questions that people goes without saying. The colored citizens expect a ringing denunciation of the lynching evil, along with his other declarations for public weal. The document, the most significant comprehensive state that has come from the White House during President Taft's incumbency. It will be read with interest by every American. That President Taft is stronger with the people, white and black, by reason of his meeting face to face and speaking to his fellow-citizens, all will have to agree At Bethel Literary Society. Mr. Joseph C. Manning, of Birmingham, Ala., was the speaker at the meeting of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association Tuesday evening, dwelling at the library for questions about his life. He contended for more suffrage, for civic equality, and kept entirely away from the reference which laid him open to criticism on the occasion of his visit to the society last spring. Mrs. Emme Gee will give a reading, which was well received, Prof. J. Henry Lewis conducted the music Tuesday evening, November 28. Miss Nannie H. Burroughs will be the speaker. Much interest is being manifested in the reading of the book announced for January 23. He will outline the plan for the National Religious Training School, which he founded at Durham, N. C., and present the details of his proposed Ministerial Conference, called the "Dr. J. Lord's Dr. J. Shepard's unique school. President D. J. Jordan, of ittrell College, Kittrell, N. C, and Bishop L. J. Coppin are among the early attractions at Bethel. Mr. A. D. Washington is having a successful administration. R. W. THOMPSON. Law'd erpon ma bended knees, ah bows ma head to pray, Ma money's scarce an' grub am high, 'twill soon be Thanksgibbin' day. Lawd, some folks ain't 'tickler just what dey'll hab ter eat Long ez dey' kin wah good clothes an' keep shoes on dey-feet. Some lak ham an' cabbage, Lawd, an' some lak chicken stew, But ma appetite calls fer tu'key, Lawd, an' nuffel' else will do. So, Lawd, when yo' send yo' angels down ter stribbite 'mongst de po' Tell 'em ah got rheumaticks, Lawd, so bring mine to de do'. Lawd, I hope ah ain't axe yo' too much while on ma' knees I's bent, Though I 'spects dat tu'key Thanksgibbin day fer yer sa'vant. Mose, A-ment Special to THE FREEMAN. ...Messrs. T. S. E. Brown, Jim C. Snider and Charles Johnson have opened a new club, corner Young and Market street, for members on both sides of the street, grocery, invite the public to call at their new home for cheap, choice grocerys at low down prices that will suit your pocketbook in every way when compared with the high cost of living. They invite the public of goods before going elsewhere. They will meet all competitors, corner East Cadiz and South Pearl streets. ...Mr. J. Carney is home from New York and is running on the road in the Pullman service. ...Mr. Eugene Hutton and other relleves in the city where they went to bury their mother, who recently died here. ...Mr. A. M. Moore, of Marshall, was here assisting Mrs. Charles McIntosh in looking after her business in the interest of her children and other matters concerned the death of her brother. Miss Callita Hutton of Silver City, N. M. is visiting relatives. She will remain indefinitely. MUNCIE (IND.) NEWS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. At Calvary Baptist church in East Jackson street, by the members and friends of Muncie to pay off a debt on the church amounting to about $10,000. Many citizens of Muncie subscribed toward this amount and the funds were used several days soliciting funds. Rev. Leroy Mitchell is pastor of this church, which is now free of debt. Yesterday was a memorable rally day for the congregation. Mr. Dougias Walker, who is the sole lone speaker in several days lounge parliars, having bought out his partner, Mr. Frank Poindexter, is doing a fine business.... There came to the boy boy Mr. and Mrs. Sam Morgan a big home boy up in their home.... Miss Orielle Wilson has been sick at her home in Hacky street for some time, but is now convalescent.... Miss Gurnell, of this cotty, will leave Muncie school and go to Springfield, Ohio, where she has a sister down sick. She expects to stay at least two weeks before returning. McCOMB. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN The Jones recital at the K. of P. hall last week was one of the grandest the coty has ever known. Miss Crookson rendered her numbers in a most acceptable way. Miss Raford brought the house to the court, and the most beautiful, and Miss Gill gave her number with ease. Prof. Jones thanks the many friends for coming out on the evening of November 16. He will appear with Mrs. Biddle Jackson sympathy with Mrs. Biddle Jackson owing to her mother's illness...Mr. Sam Horner is up again... Prof. A. W. Jones was the guest of Mr. Bob Crookson last week in Summit... Rev. O. Mills left for Concord. Prof. A. W. Jones all to take The Freeman on December 23. It will be full of interesting news. MINEOLA, TEXAS. In the northern part of Texas cotton is lower at 9 cents, and there is only a little corn in the country. The wife of Mr. James, the owner of the cotton plant, . . . A good time was had at the C. M. E. church on the 18th. There is no oil company here for the Negroes; they only serve the white people. The cotton plant of the Freeman will be issued December 23, and it will be a rose. PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE THE DEATH OF REV. GADDIE A DECIDED LOSS Grand Chancellor H. E. Jones Passes Through the City—Base Ball War in Sight for Next Season—Personal Mention. LOUISVILLE KY Special The citizens of Louisville were shocked last week when the news of the death of Rev. D. A. Gaddie was announced in the morning papers. The Sunday morning before he had stood in his pulpit and in memory he had lived a most feeling sermon. His faithful followers did not have any idea that in so short a time he would be lying beneath the sod. The duration of his old life was 4:14. He lived Sunday evening at 8:35 with acute indigestion and died the following evening. I esteem it a duty as well as a privilege to pay a humble tribute to the memoir to so great a man as Father Gaddie. I do so with great respect but prompted by a profound respect for the great qualities of mind and heart which adorned the life of this grand old man, the memory of which will live long and be remembered and in the hearts of his follow workers. When the true race man dies the race indeed should mourn. Father Gaddie succeeded in life because those who knew him and loved him uprightness. He took the highest rank because he marched in a straight line to his conclusions. He made friends because he had great goodness of heart. He was a public officer of the Great Baptist church he stood at the threshold of the grave comparatively poor in the world's good, and to his great honor be ot spoken, rich in nothing his good name, his charm and his reputation for purity in public and private life. These were his jewels; these were the treasures which he had garnered; these he valued more than and lands or all more earthly possessions. The funeral services were conducted in the church in which he had pastored for so long a time. It was a scene never to be missed, as the mother and mothers as they bowed down in deep sorrow for one that had been so dear to them, and even the children were seen to shed tears, as Father Gaddle was dearly touched by the services commenced members of his congregaton gathered in the church, the street, basement, and every space was crowded with sympathetic friends of all denominations. After a most solemn deserved song and tender resolutions by representatives of organizations that he was connected with, Mrs. Anna Banks of the church, who was said was stated that Father Gaddle had asked that he outlived him that he desired her to sing "Jesus Lover of My Soul." A most impressive sermon was preached, the body was taken, and the last view of the departed friend, a large number of beautiful flowers were tendered by friends. Night fell before the services could be concluded. The body was not lowered into its haste running, and was said that the last official act of his life was to take up a collection for foreign missions. His was no sudden call. All preparations, secular and spiritual, possible were made, and the cord was not cut hurriedly, nor the golden bowl broken in an instant. No holocaust of fire snapped his life's cord suddenly. The cord was gently intiled, and the fire was extinguished. A scar of vapour amethyst, or rather as the light fades away from the firmament at the coming on of evening mild. A few hours after the sun was down the cord was dropped from its wasted shell and the life of Father Gaddle was no more. --- Prof. H. Francis Jones, Henderson, Ky., Grand Chancellor of the Kentucky Pythians, passed through the city last Sunday en route to Charleston, W. Va., to attend the unveiling of the building of the new Pythian park. Diving Prof. Jones' stay in this city he met with a very important committee. Plans for the new Pythian building, to be located at Tenth and Chestnut streets, have been selected. In the near future this building will be erected. Prof. Jones and his team have hard in order that this building may stand when completed as a monument to the Pythians of the entire country. . . . There seems to be a baseball war in sight for Louisville next season. The original Louisville Cubs, under the management of Ed Lancaster and Black Singer, will host a Winston-Salem Bank Park next season. Mr. Geo, Baker and several other gentlemen have incorporated the same club. The fans will watch the results with great interest. It has been said that Louisville will not support two clubs. One of these organizations must either give up or the two unite. The addresses before the Middle West Conference Louisville Court Judges' Conference was highly enjoyed by those who were fortunate enough to attend. Thursday Mrs. Bessie L. Allen probation officer, read an excellent paper before the conference. She was applauded several times when she said that "White people should be interested in the health of their serv- ants lest disease be brought into their own families." Rev. C. H. Harris president of the Kentucky Home Society, wrote on his saying, "His address was highly appreciated by all. He concluded his address by saying that "No child should be without a home and no home without a child." The Eckstein Norton Boys' Brass Band played several selections. A large number of Baptist ministers from all over the State were on the city last week attending the funeral of Rev. D. A. Gaddie. Andrew Carnegie sent a check for $1,000 to the Merciful Savior church last week to apply on the organ soon to be purchased. Father Dorsey a colored Catholic priest of Baltimore, MD., has established a mission in the eastern part of the coty. Mr. G. S. Baker was recently appointed district deputy grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythales. The Old Folks' Home Rally at Rev. Johnson's church last Sunday was quite a success; $$$22.20 was raised. The School of Stoneography opened last Monday night at 1006 West Chestnut street. A number of pupils have registered. The Ruky Theater was seriously damaged by fire early Monday morning. It is not known when the house will be ready for business again. Miss Ella Bailey, 224 West Breckenridge street, has been confined to her bed for several weeks with typhoid fever, but is much improved. Mr. H. P. Alexander, a graduate from the Central Law School, now practicing in Winchester, Ky., was in the city this week on legal business. The Gamma Delphia Club enjoyed a very pleasant time last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bush at a whist party. Quite a number of friends were present. Everyone is looking forward to the great game between the State University and Wilberforce, Ohio, football teams, which will take place Thanksgiving Day. Central High School boys will journey to St. Louis to play their old rivals, the Summer High School. The annual newsboys' dinner will not be held on Thanksgiving Day as in past years, the grand prize is a tree entertainment at the U.B.F. December 26. Friends are requested to send their contributions in as early as possible. Mrs. Amanda Cabell of Henderson, Ky., was in the city this week in the interest of the women's department of the G.A.R. Mrs. Cabell is well known as a great worker in the interest of this organization. She has traveled all over the United States and is one of the best known members of the Ladies of the G.A.R. --- Mr. R. T. Berry, the well-known newspaper man of Owensboro, Ky., was in store at Tenth and Madison from which place the Kentucky Reporter will be published. We have four colored pa- tures in Louisville. There is room for more. . . . Announcements are out for the annual Thanksgiving excursion to Eckstein North Carolina, where Spike Sparks should take advantage of this trip and is more than likely that in another year this school will be merged with Lincoln Institute, which is now in course of erection at Simpsonville, Ky. We are pleased this week to say a word concerning the J. R. Neighbors Photograph Gallery, located in the Douglas Pilgrimage, during the past two or three weeks. Mr. Neighbors out over three thousand announcement cards, with special rates and discounts. He has given away quite a number of his work. He is a most excellent photographer, ever on the alert to adopt new ideas. ... Mr. W, C. Brown the well-known colored business man of this city, died last Sunday night at his residence. He is well known to the wholesale men on Main street, has a host of friends, was a prominent member of the Local Business League and was its first president. Watson's Understaking Establishment at the Merciful Savior church of which he was a member. --- The Central Colored High School will give their annual harvest festival at the (old) Quinn Chapel church, Walnut street, between Ninth and Tenth, November 29, 30 and December 1. There will be a special program on each night by the students of the high school. The work of the high school teachers deserves Prof. Lawson and his teachers deserve great credit for the excellent work accomplished in this department. . . . The Indianapolis correspondent for Frankfort seems to be very anxious to have the High School football team play the High School football team as a minor one. If Mr. Tolbert had been here last Saturday and witnessed the game between Bloomingdale's, Ind. and Frankfort, he changed his opinion. As for the Frankfort team, they would soon be lost in a game with boys. Come on, boys, send in your challenge. The way is clear. . . . The Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company, under the direction of the well-known insurance man Mr. Henry Hall, will now occupy the offices recently vacated by the Baptist Foreign Missoon Board in the Douglass building. Mr. Hall deserves credit for the success which he has placed in his business. He has worked, loke a Trojan to have the best company in the State. He employs an photographer and has a number of agents. A Simple Distinction. When a suggestion I present On topics great or slight, Regardless of all argument, THAT'S RIGHT. And contradicts what I may claim, With reasoning mild or strong, The answer always is the same: THAT'S WRONG." There is glory enough for all. The man who is right fears no one. No big office ever spoiled a big man. Charles W. Anderson is a leader who leads. Nevertheless, Tim Fortune did come back. A good starter: "Enclosed please find——" Mme. Anita Patti Brown, like Taft, is winning the West. This is a bad year for political bosses and "white hopes." Dr. J. S. Jackson has won his call to the Zion bishopic. The Washington Post laments the fact that the colored brother has beaten the "Progressives" to the very appropriate title of "The True Reformers." Miss Nannie H. Burroughs is the composer of a new song entitled "The Negro Has Fought Every Battle but His Own." and it is highly spoken of by the musical critics. Dr. A. J. Rodgers, of Mobile, Ala., has withdrawn from the race for the Zion bishopric in favor of Dr. J. S. Jackson, and will try for the office of financial secretary. *** It takes eight-tenths of the purest white blood to make a white man. One-eighth of Negro blood will make the whitest man a Negro. Some strength to this black man. * * * A Negro who tries to break down a business enterprise of a brother Negro just to get even with him for a fancied slight, is a traitor to the race, and should be dealt with summarily. Don't fret over the fact that the other fellow holds the ace today. In the next deal you may land a handful of trumps. Bide your time, and keep your weather eye on the main chance. The fellows who defeated Dr. Robert E. Jones for the presidency of the Louisiana State Negro Business League have probably forgotten the naem of the man they were told to vote for. The country has. Booker T. Washington will make an educational pilgrimage through Florida in a few weeks, under the plight of M. M. Lewey, editor of the Florida Sentinel and president o the Florida State Negro Business League. National Organizer Charles H. Moore should be put to work early in the new year. The Chicago convention of the National Negro Business League should be the "best ever," and it is not long from now until August. Are you reading Dr. Washington's chapters on "The Man Farthest Down" in the various colored papers? They are worth a careful perusal. They are important couragement to the Negro who thinks he is getting "the worst of it" here and else- --- *** Moving is sometimes a help, if a fellow finds the cards stacked against him in a particular locality, but this constant migration on the soil and grow up with the country, making new conditions with the growth of power. "Cast down your buckets where you are." If the Negroes who infest 135th street in New York City, South street in Philadelphia, State street in Chicago, Green street in Louisville and Indiana, Indianapolis and Indianapolis and less—h—, our great centers of population would have a chance to reduce the cost of living. Dr. Booker T. Washington as the dinner guest of Dr. Lyman Abbott at Cornwall, surrounded by the most noted men of parts in the country, and as the stellar light at the National Education Association, striking indignation of the confidence that the real people of the country repose in the world's most unique educator. Dr. W. P. Thirkeld, in a recent address, came out in clarion notes for equal suffrage rights for all American citizens. Dr. Thirkeld is chair of the philosophy department University, a philosophy that makes for real Americans, true Christians and useful factors in our social fabric. He knows no color line in the development of genuine manhood. Echoes of President Taft's great speech at Blanchard Hall, in Los Angeles, indicate that he "scored" heavily by the practical and moral policies of Booker T. Washington's endorsement of Booker T. Washington was hearty and sincere, and more than offset the strictures of the envious and little-minded persons who never support anybody or anything worth while. We have little faith in the religion of the preacher who vociferates over the marriage of divorces and the wave of the tide, and who find it impossible to feel the slightest tremor when human beings are burned at the stake and lynched for offenses unproven in any court of law. Christ is not pleased with such feeble messengers The Democrats could go a lots further and fare much worse than to nominate that great Southerner, Henry Watterson, for President. As he said the night before, "Taft must shoulder ever be the nation's Chief Executive he would 'show em' something." Col. Watterson, the last of the line of great editors represented the elder Bennett, Horton H. Gowen, W. W. Forney and Henry J. Raymond, is sound on the larger questions affecting the Negro race, and stands for what is best in Democracy. A genius who has led in demonstrating the possibilities of the hustling, square- A Burning Question The Indianapolis Coal Co. Asks your patronage. Place your order with A Real Coal Company. 10—Big Yards—10 125—Teams—125 Both Phones 1700. Main Office 113 N. Penn. 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By dint of industry, drift and capacity to "take the tide at its flood" Mr. Bright has developed a number of first-class business enterprises in and about Norfolk that have not only stirred the business community, but opened the eyes of the white magnates of Tidewater, Va., and compelled the admission that there are Negroes who know and are interested in the beds while the Mt. Vernon, where the beds are so tidy that it is almost a shame to rumble them up, cannot be excelled anywhere in the land. For elegance of equipment, the Norfolk hotel atmosphere it stands unrivaled by any hostelry we have seen on the continent. It is not strange that its accommodations are eagerly sought by visitors to Norfolk and Washington. T. Washington has been a guest of the Mt. Vernon and the "chamber of honor" has been named for him. It was the official quarterman of the company in 1908, and all of the bishops of the great Methodist denominations have been made happy under its hospitable care. Mr. Vernon's "The Shoot Flight" man remembers Norfolk most pleasantly be- cause of the open-handed welcome extended on divers and sundry occasions by this genial keeper of the "open door." Not least among the numerous is "Little Bay Beach," a coy summer resort on his own land between Norfolk and Old Point Comfort, which bids fair to become one of the best patronized rest and recreation points for our summer getaway. Mr. Bright will have enlarged hotel facilities and superior arrangements for bathing and fishing. With abundant provision for the inner and outer man Mr. Bright will be prepared to entertain his friends in a room as well as at his Queen street emporium, "Lem" Bright is one of nature's noblemen. ITEMS OF RACE INTEREST It is said that the most discussed and telling address by a Negro delegate at Toronto was that by Dr. Atkins. His paper was conceded to be one of the very ablest of the conference. The Zion A. M. E. Church bishops have declared unanimously in favor of Bishop G. W. Clinton as a member of the JeaNes fund board to succeed the late Bishop Abraham Grant. Mrs. Ann Maria Fisher, formerly a slave of Henry Clay, died recently in Brooklyn, N. Y. She left an estate estimated at $70,000, which had grown from $800 invested years ago in mortgages. Justice Charles E. Hughes of the United States Supreme Court and his family will be the only white persons living in the block when they take possession of Mr. Hughes' new $100,000 home. The block will be held for two weeks. The remainder of the persons in the block are Negroes. The new house is at Sixteenth and V streets Washington, D. C. A Negro city has been planned for Horton, Bickson county, Tenn. A meeting was held the time and option held on 1,358 acres taken up. The United Helping Society of Tennessee is back of the project, having already built a number of houses in Antioch. All available land has been used. At Hortense an agricultural and Industrial school has been projected and a widows' and orphans' home. --- Mr. Julius Rosenwald, head of the firm of Sears, Roebuck and Company, of Chicago reached Tuskegee Institute Thursday for a two days' visit, accompanied by his wife, his brother, Mr. Maurice Rosenwald and his wife, his sister, Mrs. Elsen-Ann Rosenwald, and his publicist, Dr. E. G. Cooley, former superintendent of schools of Chicago; Mr. L. W. Messer, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Chicago, and Professor Graham Taylor of the University of Chicago. The late Bishop Handy of the A. M. E. church was careful as to money, and by his trust and good judgment he acquainted and deserved the respect of a same time he was one of the most liberal men in the church. He was just as careful about his personal appearance. Even in his days no one can say that he was a smoker. One of the illustrations of his great self-control is found in the fact that, though he was an habitual smoker before he was elected after that event he threw off the habit. --- Julius Rosenwald, who has contributed $25,000 to the colored Y. M. C. A. of Indianapolis, is president of the Assoc. for the Colored. He is also said to devote more than half of every working day to philanthropic enterprises. Some time go the company of which he is president gave $100,000 toward meeting the needs of the poor, M. C. A. near its establishment in Chicago, and since that time he has personally offered $25,000 toward the construction of Y. M. C. A. buildings for many of the cities which will raise $75,000. A few cities have taken advantage of the offer. There are now about 40,000 West Indian Negroes on the Canal Zone. What will become of them when the work is done no one may predict. When the French failed thousands of Negroes were left there stranded, and their government was unable to provide them to home. It is possible that this will han- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER pen again, although conditions never can again be as bad as they were then. I am confident that Negro has had his full share in the construction canal. He has been well paid in money, and he deserves also to be remembered in the gratitude of the great American republic. At a recent meeting of the board of trustees of the John D. Rockefeller fund educated in the Army, the report showed that the board had between $600,000 and $700,000 to forty-one schools for Negroes. These contributions have been limited to the higher schools which train teachers for the public. The following trustees were present: Frederick T. Gates, Robert C. Ogden, Walter H. Page, George Foster Peabody, J. D. Rockefeller, Jr., Albert Shaw, Walton B. Frissell, John Hollies, B. Frissell, Charles W. Ellot, Edgar L. Marston and Wickliffe Ross. Judge Day adjourned the United States District Court at Cleveland, O. Wednesday afternoon of last week, that he and other officials and employees of the department might attend the funeral of Thomas W. Ht. St. John a colored messenger of the church, and his residence 2341 East Seventy-first street. St. John was sixty-three years old. The funeral was held at St. Andrew's church, Central and East Twenty-fourth street. adjourning the court, Judge Day said to the jury: "Mr. St. John was a very efficient, capable and extremely gentlemanly man. He won the highest esteem of all of us. We will always remember him with affectionate regard. It will be no more than fitting that we should pay such honor to his memory as we can, accordingly we intend to be present at the services at his funeral this afternoon." Consumption Its Diagnosis, Treatment and Cure Free TUBERGULOSIS FREEMAN HALL, MD NEW TREATISE ON TUBERCULOSIS By FREEMAN HALL, M. D. 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To live in the presence of great truths and eternal laws, to be led by permanent ideals—that is what keeps a man patient when the world ignores him, and calm and unspoiled when the world praises him.—Balzac. Someone has said that, owing to the war in China, the price in tea might go up. If so, just water it—just the same as stocks of some concerns. Nobody will know the difference, excepting those putting in the water. Another famous picture stolen/ When Florence, Italy, woke up "this morning" she was gone—Madonna Delle Stella. The most notable dame was loosened from her moorings November 19, and from all accounts has joined Mona Lisa and the rest of the lost arts. Something doing in the turkey line for Thanksgiving Day. Mayor Shank will have one thousand of the festive birds on market to be sold for "sweet reasonableness" prices. Now if they can manage to get them to whom they may concern it will be a big lift to them. Dr. Booker T. Washington's incident is being well aired in the race publications. Considerable feeling has been exhibited, more, perhaps, than Dr. Washington cared to see. However, he doubtless is consolled by the fact that all are for him, having the utmost faith in his moral integrity. D. Sommers & Co., the well-known furniture dealers, have undertaken to supply their customers with good coal at June prices. The good work is going right along—$2.75 for good coal will be a big help this winter. The company also thinks it will be able to supply many others who are not its customers. There seems to be in figuring out the estimable Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey, a sort of consolation prize. By figures and theory it has proven that he did "mighty" well, even better than at the previous election. Now, if they can get the other folks to see it that way, the distinguished gentleman will be able to retake his great lead. Oyster soup, turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes (a la Shank), sweet potatoes floating in baked pork gravey, celery, stewed tomatoes (good ones), pumpkin pie (from pumpkin to pie), a first-class piece of peach pie, ice cream, coffee, cheese, a big, black cigar. This includes sure enough butter and good bread. Thanks will be due at both ends of such a program. It is said that when a member of the body is not in use that it soon forgets its function, and in time disappears altogether. If this is true, is it equally true that members and faculties are created or devolved according to the demand? Just as reasonable. Then we may be expected to soon have eyes all over our heads as a fly, in answer to the demands of this automobile age. All of the citizens hope to see Military Park as it is—an ornament to the city, a breathing spot for the citizens, a retreat for the children and a memorial to our martial pride. The citizens hope to see all the good and useful institutions possible, hospitals and so forth. We have excellent hospital sites all about the city. It cannot be said of parks for city children or for the citizens generally. The citizens seem to see it that way. Why not permit the rule of the majority? The Appeal of Minneapolis, Minn., presents itself in splendid form as a reminder of the twenty-fifth year of its existence. Editor Adams has chosen to call the issue the "Silver Jubilee" in addition to the "Twenty-Fifth Anniversary." Credit is due to the toll, patience and ingenuity undergone in bringing the issue to pass. It is safe to say that no publication has been so thoroughly representative of the thrift and economy of the colored people of a locality. This is mostly evidenced in their homes, many of which are presented. Here is indication of the striving to be at one with the ambitious—to do and to have. The groups of men and women seem of a cherry disposition, full of hope, contented and happy, reflecting the peace, happiness and prosperity of the community. The issue is a success, and particularly so along the lines essayed. True enough, we think more of eating and drinking on Thanksgiving Day than giving thanks for being able to eat—for being spared to eat and so forth. Yet we are not much different to the first set that sat down at that somewhat of a state dinner. And, after all, the day was meant to exhibit the mercy of the Heavenly Father, shown forth in the things that insured life. The very eating was symbolical of salvation even as that eating and drinking instituted about nineteen hundred years ago. Finally the old log cabin that knew the early and lowly life of Abraham Lincoln has been enshrined in marble in token of the esteem in which his memory is held by the American people. At Hodgenville, Ky., five years ago the movement was started by Robert J. Collier, of New York, for memorializing the immortal President. Two years ago the corner stone was laid by ex-President Roosevelt with appropriate exercises. A few weeks ago President Taft was the central figure when the beautiful memorial temple was thrown open to the public. Among those appearing with Mr. Taft were Governor Willson, of Kentucky; Editor Watterson and Mr. Collier. The President made extended reference to Mr. Lincoln, proving him worthy of the great tribute of praise. He did not fall to call to mind the great regard he had for the colored race. SOME REASONS FOR THANKS As little as we think of it we have opportunity to do very much. We think, often, that because we cannot get the glittering things of life within our grasp at once that there's no use, or what's the use? Meaning that the struggles will be barren of results, that life is not worth the while and similar thoughts. If we would ask the individual of vast means how his better portion, his wealth came to him, more than likely it would be a very long story, the better part of which would be the recounting the same toll by some one—the forefathers—that we now go through. Some time ago a well known artist pictured oneindividual standing alone on a mountain of skulls. He had made the ascent. He was beautiful to behold! On the summit, with everything at his command. But what of the sacrifice? Was it worth the while? The picture, perhaps, was overdrawn, but it had the idea. No great wealth without tremendous toil and suffering somewhere. It would be unwise to urge such prosperity as mentioned because it would mean greed which opposes contentment, the best condition of human society. We can do something more than we are doing to average up to the plane of content, meaning commonly a fair portion of the good things of life—a fair share in its pleasures and joys. We, however, will have to pay the price—sacrifice individually, contributing to the happiness and ease of those that follow. It is not necessary to urge what particular things we may yet do as a race. It is plain what we may yet do. We think we are oppressed and in a way we do not have the advantages that others have, yet the oppression in the most part appears because of the lavish display of wealth about us. As intimated, those now enjoying so much are simply enjoying the fruiting of those gone before them. Nature tells us plainly that there are no royal roads to fruition. Religion teaches, no cross, no crown, and the rest of it. The opportunity to succeed to the sphere of content is not denied. Some must suffer and die in the attempt even as Moses in reaching the promised land. But the promise still hangs in the heaven of our hopes and assures to those of the final perseverance. If we think right we will see great reasons for giving thanks for the opportunity—thanks for that design described through all of our vicissitudes since the landing of the first shipload of Negroes in Virginia in 1619, down until this present time. And as if the Arbitrator of our fate were fearful that we would not know and understand He has held Africa gripped tightly in the vice of ignorance and stupidity that present day status—1619, that we may see from whence we came. There are those who doubt divine influence in the affairs of men on earth. It matters not. Thanks are still due; due to the the increasing heart of men then, who have outgrown the tyranny of man domination under the banner of Christianity or civilization, groping toward the ultimate—the peerhood of mankind. We should be thankful for this very sensible increase of the scope of every man and especially as it is in our own country. Besides being thankful for the tendency along the line of opportunity and that of freedom in common, we can still thank for the things that nature presents—the sun, the moon, the stars, which are every man's heritage. The unfolding trees of summer time preserving us against the unmercy of God's sheening day. The scavenger floods that fall sweetening the putrid earth, sluicing back to the great keep of waters where the Master Alchemist and retort infinite and eternal, blids the foul to again become clean. All about us are these splendid evidences of providential care in preparing for our coming on earth. Infinite love is seen through it all—and deserving infinite thanks. OUR MAYOR HAS FAME ABROAD It is sometimes said that a man must go from home if he would know his standing at home. Well, whatever Mayor Shank may be at home, he is a very much-talked-of man throughout the country. The cheaper cost of living agitation is a country-wide theme, and Mayor Shank is named as the foremost man in the movement. Some pleasantry goes in the comment, but at that, they do not forget to seriously consider the movement. The New York Sun says that Shank THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. is the one man in the country to wage successful war against the tyrant middleman. It asks if he would not care for a nomination to higher office. It thinks that "Shank and potatoes" would be a rallying cry that would be fetching. The Rural Yorker had it that "one carload of potatoes run over a monopoly is worth a trainload of political theory. The mayor is kept busy explaining his meaning to anxious inquirers throughout the country. His secretary is giving out this information: "The mayor's object is to bring into the city market house fruits and vegetables purchased direct from the producers. This eliminates the middleman's profit and gives tremendous advantage in the disposal of the stuff at prices within the bounds of reason. So far the experiment has been with potatoes only. These the mayor purchased in Michigan in carload lots at sixty-nine cents f. o. b. Indianapolis. He was able to sell them at seventy-five cents a bushel. This paid all expenses. At the time potatoes were selling at $1.60 a bushel in this city. Dealers immediately lowered their price to $1, but raised it again as soon as the mayor's supply was exhausted." The Denver Republican had as follows: "Indianapolis has lowered the price of potatoes by cutting out the delivery auto, the package cost, the retailer's wage, and the rent of downtown corners; but it could only do that by forcing the consumer to come to the market and carry his purchases away. The example set, if it leads to the return of the old-time markete to favor, will serve society well in more than one way." In fact, responses come from all parts of the country answering the effortsof Mayor Shank at reducing the cost of living to the poor. The efforts have not been without results. Most commodities of the kind, the common food stuffs, have scaled down several cents on a bushel or a pound, meaning very much to a family in a short while. Beyond this is the wholesome effect—the decided tendency to bear prices in the interest of those that need it most. Mr. Shank does not ignore the middleman, but he wants him to be of "sweet reasonableness," having in mind a live and let live policy. PENSACOLA. FLA. By Walker W. Thomas. The Thomas News Bureau, 18 South Tarrigonna Street. Phone 821. Special to THE FREEMAN ... The Literary Club of the Pensacola high school will give a social on Friday night at the school building. Quite a large number of the younger set will be present for Thanksgiving dance with the students, be given by the President, this month, will be one of the grandest features of the season. Great plans are ahead by the members of the younger set for this occasion. The members of the high school will be elected officers last Friday evening. Those elected were Walker W. Thomas, president; Roy V. Surie, vice president; Miss J. Lillian Hilton, assistant secretary; Miss Lillian Hilton, chaplain! Isaac Sheafie, sergeant-at-arms... Mr. H. H. Lewis has been on the sick list. His many friends will be glad to see him out again. The memoir of the president, City Hall, fully entertained at the Sunday's hall last Wednesday night. Quite a large number of merry makers were present and all reported a delightful time... The work was begun on the erection of the Mt. Zion Church, which will be one of the finest colored churches in the city when finished. The same will take the place of the old one at the corner of the street. Mr. Ed. Rhone, one of the city's leading men, has purchased the Midway cafe, formerly owned by Mr. D. Hogan. Mr. Rhone says the only way for him to succeed, is he will be clad in his many friends, whom he will be clad in. .....Mr. Judge Lee, accompanied by Mr. Matthew Long, of Mobile, Ala., arrived in the city last week, and will spend some time here.....We return many thanks to Mr. Long for his kindness, which has been shown Mr. Burke Higgins during his illness and death. He was sick only two weeks. Mrs. Josephine Higgins and Family.....Don't forget to report all our news to the Thomas News Bureau, about $21. Walker W. Thomas, propeller. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN. The Buckeye Lodge, No. 73, of Elks will hold their memorial services Sunday, December 3, and the time, place and program of the next issue. ...Logan Lodge, No. 4, K. F. Lodge, No. 4, K. F. Lodge class into the order December 3, and all members are requested to be present. ...Mrs. David Brannock underwent a successful operation at the city hospital on December 3, and the three months' trip at home next week. ...Mr. and Mrs. Hudson expect to move into their new home on Mt. Pleasant street, the first of the month. ...Panis Hall is on the sick list. ...Mr. and Mrs. Norfolk James are in residence, at three months' trip to the lakes. ...Rev. J. McGee are rejoicing. It's a girl. ...Mrs. George Marks, of Griffith street, is on the sick list. ...John Holmes Jr., is at home with the rheumatism, at Plum and Mt. Pleasant, to louise Edwards Court of Calanthe, No. 30, to the Eureka Club to their roll next meeting. ...The Eureka Club opened their series of dances in Debel hall Friday evening, and it was a grand success. They will continue every Friday until further notice. Mrs. Thompson Williams are able to be about the house ...The concert given by the members of Coleridge Taylor Choral Society at the University of Chicago, under the direction of Charles Berry, the benefit of the St. Augustine Episcopal Mission, was a grand success and was well received, who attended the next sum was realized. Ms. McGeachie SPEEDY SMITH SPEEDY SMITH MARION BROOKS-MGR. ACKED HOUSES are turning out to the Crown Garden this week to see the Brooks-Smith Players in their stock productions. This company of singer-songwriters from Indianapolis by storm. It was a serious problem for some time as to whether the town was ripe for an extended "stock" engagement. The trial has proved all but successful, the audience is in the Brooks-Smith Players are not a bunch of those painful "punks" not barkingstorm the country, but are comprised of a classy set of artists who are finished in the show game, graduating from their role to eventually earning from them "stall" to finished character impersonations. The first stock presentation of the new company was "The Servant in the House." It was one of those romping, hilarious incarcerations of the characters, appeals to the "brother," Mr. Brooks shows much judgment in serving up this kind of comedy, for, after all it is the kind of comedy that had an unusual breadth and scope of appeal to the fun-loving classes, who are not up to the solution of complex comedy situations. The "squallage" from the show, and the performers had to wait at different trioils until the noise had subsided. LODGE AND SOCIETY NOTES OF BOWLING GREEN, KY. (By J. F. Moxley.) Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN Honored by the Y. M. C. A. at the Odd Fellows' hall last Sunday evening, taking for his subject "Preparation for Service," and it was a splendid address for the occasion. An appreciative Mattie Thompson was entertained last Monday evening with a surprise party by her friends. Many beautiful presents were received which brought joy and happiness. Mattie Thompson were made at the residence of Mrs. Wesley Lynns, 110 College street. Among those present were Misses Mary Lee Smith Nancy Robinson, Agnes Carmans, Messrs. B. S. Calvert, G. W. B. Barton, One of the nicest Odd Fellows lodges was organized last Sunday evening at Smith Grove, Ky., in a protein body by the Bowling Green lodge. The local Hubert Cook, N. G.; Thomas Arnold, secretary; G. B. LaRue, treasurer; George G. N. F.; James LaRue, chaplain; A. S. Calvert, G. W. B. Barton, advocate Hubert Cook, P. G. G. James Allen warden; Charley Allen, I. G.; Henry Patterson P. N. F.; trustees, George Cook, P. J. Vargham, Henry Allen. The number time applicants was thirty-five. P. J. Vargham and others will reach fifty or more. Many of the leading citizens from the surrounding neighborhood were present.....We are having so much discrimination on account of the recent attacks on civilians. Many of the white citizens have been aroused to much bitterness toward the colored citizens because of the stand of the colored voter and have discharged some of the recent attacks on civilians. Many were many other happenings which I will not make known at this writing. The ladies of the C. P. church are preparing to challenge book interests, and direct many other happenings which I will not make known at this writing. The union Thanksgiving services will be held at the College Street M. E. church, at 11:30 a.m. and tend the service. .....Dinner will also be served at Taylor's Chapel A. M. E. church LEE 202 LEE ? THERESA BURROUGHS and a Thanksgiving in the afternoon. The public is invited to be with them on that day. Rev. J. M. Owlsley, pastor of Crook Chapel C. J. W. E church, has returned to Chapel C. J. W. E church, who home for eration. We wish him much success. . . Mrs. John Wilson and Mrs. Dick Gerdler, 415 Kentucky street, spent last Sunday in Franklin, Ky., with their father. The trip was an enjoyable one. . . Mr. John Thomas McCorley, who has been travelled to many places, has home. . . Rev. A. W. Settle has sold his dry goods store to Prof. John Royster, who will put new life in the business. Mrs. Hester E. Moxley will move her millinery store into the dry goods store with Mrs. Hester E. Moxley, who patrons will find her ever ready and willing to give the best of service in the millinery business. FORTUNATE IN HIS ENEMIES. Col. Richard W. Thompson, our versatile Washington correspondent, who was a promoter to an executive position in the federal service, vigorously sailed by our contemporary, and for what is not apparent. "If you don't work for us, you necessarily agin us," seems to be the motive. You can thank your stars, Colonel, for the enemies you have made—Amsterdam News. CENTRALIA, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. John Scott, of Chicago, IL, is here visiting his mother, Mrs. T. Scott...Mrs. Mather Reed has gone to Indianapolis to visit relatives and friends...Rev. Douglass preached at Bikville, last Monday. He will give a Thanksgiving dinner on that day...Mrs. L. Smith and Mrs. Robinson were in Duqueson this week visiting relatives and friends...Mr. John Carneal is organized. The O. W. is a beneficial Department Class. Of the O. W. is organized here. The O. W. I. Club met at the home of Mrs. Oliver Patrick. A large number of the members were present. The hostess served a very elaborate breakfast and the revivals at the Second Baptist church are by Rev. Williams, assisted by Rev. Allison, the pastor. Some wonderful sermons have been preached...Mrs. A. Hinds is on the sick list...The hunters are having a meal. He was out last Sunday and brought on 25 rabbits; also Mr. Campbell brought in 17. WEST BADEN (IND.) NEWS. (By William Sibree.) Special to THE FREEMAN. The First Baptist church of West Baden celebrated the fifth anniversary of the pastorate of two Mason. A lovely church is now underwood by the choir. Miss Marile Sebree entertained at breakfast Friday morning at 9 o'clock honoring Mrs. Brown. He left for Indiana to spend the day with John Wilson has been very sick, but is a great deal better....The friends of West French Lick wish to extend their sympathy in regard to Rev. Gadd, of Louisville. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. James Miniser was called to his home in Byron Center through the illness of his father, George Miniser. .Charley Allen is confined to hos home. 58.Clever look upon, and his grotesque "make-up" kept the audience roaring almost contemptuously, a quiet style in his humor which distinguishing the rest, and his originality is apparent in all he does. By creating more than ten heats, he fares Jr. Smith has placed himself in a position in the scale of theatricals, and this very effective ability, backed by an uncommon genius, is sure to forge him to the front consideration. Marlon Brooks, the genial A MAMIE PAYNE. the company, is an experienced showman, and, above all, knows the people want and what they will pay for. Mr Brooks' identification with the stage date is that he was born in "Mary ter," in Chicago, when he and the late J Ed Green established the first colored atheological booking agency in the country. land avenue, with a sprained ankle...Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Wright have returned from the missionary convention at Chicago and gave excellent reports at the missionary convention. Mrs. Della Wagner and son Archie left Wednesday for Cleveland, the future home...At a meeting of the official board of the missionary convention were elected Trustee Board of the Allen secretary; John Wilson, treasurer; Steward Board: Robert Cross, secretary; Enoch Pettiford, treasurer; Stewart Board: President, Mrs. Eva McCouncil, treasurer; Mrs. Arthur Allen...St. Philip's Episcopal Mission, recently organized with Mr. Calvin Grayson as secretary; Stewartson as warden, holding services at the conferences at 4 p. m. at Odd Fellows Hall. That plattitude about New York being the "hope of the race" has been pretty well punctured by the sensible editors of the land. New York is the lure that wrecked about 90 per cent. of those New Yorkers have been beguiled there out of the South. By the author of "The Souls of Black Folk" The QUEST of the SILVER FLEECE WILLIAM E. BURGHARDT DU BOIS A story of the land "behind the veil," a story that will make you weep—and also make you glad of the fine, strong pen wielded by this champion of his brother in blood. AT ALL BOOKSTORES A. C. McCLURG & CO. Publishers New York CHICAGO San Francisco GOSSIP OF THE STAGE The Christmas edition of The Freeman will have 'em. Alda Overton Walker this week at Young's Pier, Atlantic City. Some shifting of positions in the Indianapolis playhouses this week. Nugent, the character comedian, is playing Philadelphia this week. Epns and Loretta are playing at the Scranton Theater, Scranton, Pa. of the green room. Simmons and Simmons are clever, Miss Simmons particiarly so. Theresa Burroughs is as she styled on the bill. She puts it on right. The players are a success. They make the fun and you must laugh or go out. LYRE THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY (By Geo. Slaughter.) The bill at the Lyre this week is a repetition of the one of Chicken Begumman is at the Lyre Theater, Cincinnati, Ohio, this week. W. C. Hardy is now at 659 Jeanette street, Memphis, Tenn., this week. Al. Boyd, appearing at the Virginia Theater, was a caller at The Freeman office last week. Louie Stevens, of the Gentry Shows, is yet a success, and is at Brownsville, Texas, this week. Wayne W. Burton is at the Airdome Amphitheater, Birmingham, Ala., this week, meeting with much success. Avery and Hart at the Green Point Theater, Brooklyn, N. Y., this week are scoring a big success with their act. Wanetta Wilson, who has been at the Columbia Theater, Indianapolis, has gone to Milwaukee for an indefinite engagement. The Pewce-Tolliver Company will be seen in vaudeville in a few weeks with their big novelty, "A Servant's Holiday." This act is original. DeWayman Niles, the contortionist, is making big its nightly with his marvelous feats of contortion with McCabe's Georgia Troubadours. W. Henri Bowman, formerly of the team of Owesley and Bowman, is resting up at 3602 Forest avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Harry J. Earle, of the Sunflower Comedy Four, is now with that company at Salt Lake City, Utah, on the Jack Edwards time. Raymond Thomas, rapid fire acrobatic wooden shoe dancer, of St. Clair and Thomas, is spending a few days in Indianapolis, his home. Daniels and Daniels, Lyon and Julia are playing at the Savoy Theater, Memphis, Tenn., this week, and are making good. Hello, Kid Genis. John W. F. Woods, ventilator, singing and dancing comedian, is on Indianapolis. He has joined the Brooks-Smith Players at the Crown Garden Theater. The Christmas issue of The Freeman will embody the greater features of race endeavor. The stage will be set forth at its best. Get in it. It is an opportunity. Thornton and Long are playing a return date at the Family Theater, New York this week. They will play the Hamilton Theater, Brooklyn, N. Y., next week. John and Lila Moore in character closed four successful weeks at Johnson's theatrium, Columbia, S. C. Will open November 27, Southern theaterium, Wilmington, N. C. The team of Clinton and Gary has returned to Chicago after filling engagements as Chattanooga, Tenn. Mudge was in Indianapolis for a few days last week. The Happy Four after playing four weeks over the Griffin circuit, have been booked over the Western Vaudeville, Open November 20 at Lydia Theater, Chicago, Ill. Frank Kirk will open at the New Grand Theater, Chicago, the last half of the week of November 27. He has just closed a successful engagement at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis. John Gertrude, formerly of the team of Gertrude and Jones, is going big at the Lincoln Theater, Kansas City, Mo. this week. No week at the Pastime, Muskegue, N. Y. The Smart Set Company, with S. H. Dudley, November 20 and 22, Rochester, N. Y.; Jamestown, 23; Franklin, 24; Rochester, Pa., 25; Grand Opera House, Akron, O. 27, and 29; Lima, 30. E. J. E. Jones, the singing comedian, is singing with great success this week "Rag Time Love" and "Tim Crazy 'Bout the Turkey' Trot," also "Beautiful Doll," at the Lincoln Theater, Washington, D. C. The Black Patti Company's route: Wichita, Kas., November 23; Arkansas City, 24; Ponca City, 25; Overolser's, Ponca City, 26 and 27; Ardmore, 28; Denison, Tex., 29; Bonham, 30; Fort Worth, December 1; Sherman, 2. Manager Tim Owsley, of the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, is wreathed in smiles over his success. Earl Walker, manager of the successful Walker Theater, is buoyant and hopeful. His mind is on opening day about January 1. Nelson Parker, the well known Jew comedian, of Washington, D. C., has in rehearsal "Yiddisha Love." He is considered the best colored Jew character on today. He has been engaged to play with the Fannie Taylor Dramatic Company. The famous Ezra Comedy Four are being received with favor over the east-wind of the burlesque circuit. The Charles Morris, Frank Poole and W. Brow Spencer. This week at the Lyceum Theater, Washington, D. C. Frank Kirk is booked to play Kenosha, Wis. first half of week of November 27, lat half New Grand, Chicago; week of December 4. Calumet, Mich. lat half, Escana; December 11, Soo, Mich., and Soo, Booked by W. F. Keefe and Burshill. Don't you think you would appreciate a publication that is a complete directory of the stage performers? The Colored Stage Program has an interactive view, with other interesting features. Published by The Freeman Publishing Company. Inquire about it. The new Walker Theater, of Indianapolis, will be one of the sweltest playhouses in the country for patrons. The management has changed plans in interest in the interest of a beautiful house, which will be done in marble and mabagny the chairs will be special and of unique design. Robert C. White, manager of the Dark Town Swells, who closed his show and went into vaudeville, has been meeting with much success. He has taken the meeting of the Acme Theater, Meridian, Moss Point, and has added a new front, new scenery and is delivering some new songs. Jennings and Jennings are making awful good. Carlle Wright, the funny talker, is also doing well. Miss Emma Thornton is getting her part of the applause. The Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week presents the Lees (Johnny and Pearl), Theresa Burroughs, Simmons and Simmons and the Brooks-Smith Players. The Lees do a clever act with full stage, a taken on an unfortunate player, who has lost his leg in front of the audience, giving a elipsis. of the green room. Simmons and Simmons are clever, Miss Simmons particularly so. Theresa Burroughs is as she joined on the bill. She puts it on right. The players are a success. They make the fun and you must laugh or go out. LYRE THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY. (By Geo. Slaughter.) The bill at the Lyre this week is a repetition of the one of last week so far as class is concerned. The management is giving the patrons what they have been crying for—a classical bill. The bill opened with Prof. Parks, a magician of big ability. He delivered the goods in the big way. He is undoubtedly the best magician seen on these parts since the Reel Reel Berman. He is followed by Chicken Reel Berman, who too well known to mention his ability. His son, "Chicken" and his eccentric dancing scored a decisive hit. Taylor and Taylor were third on the bill, and the band was second on the applause. The pair opened with the song "Band, Band, Band." Their costumes were gorgous, and the male member of the team closed the act with "Lasses Candy," featuring it to perfection. This song was seen in these parts. The bill is closed by Wooly Doll, that dainty pair of performers. As they are favorites here, they were also received heartily. Woody attested as a boy scored a knockout with his hit, "Dine Rose, Rose, Rose," and sang to advantage. Boo!ful Doll. They closed their act with a novelty dance. The attendance on Monday night was the largest ever recorded on a week night, regardless of the rumors allot that the house was closed or about to close. Managers Hogan and Haley are on the job to stay and are entitled to much credit, as and when the house to advantage and also giving the patrons a strong bill weekly. CINCINNATI THEATERS The Gaither—The Pekin. The Clippers are the big headliners this week at the Gaither theater. This is the first opportunity the patrons of the Fifth Avenue have to see them for over a year and they were received with popular favor. The Clippers are well-known here, where they have appeared in many movies and TV shows to visit. They have a very classy singing, dancing and talking act and are drawing large crowds. Allen and Morton, two ebony colored gents, are a new team on the court and are very vocal and are not afraid to use them. The act is one of the thei class kind that always gives general satisfaction. The team is hard to find and turns all week, with these two splendid turns. The Pekin management held over Harper, Perkins and Stewart, with the promoter last week but all former records, for attendance. There have been many acts played here that displayed more art than this one, and were billed with larger headlines, but never has any act shown on this week. The act, the patrons or drawn more change into the box office, and that's what counts. The turn they are doing this week is best described by the plot, the audience, the people scream themselves hoarse until the curtain drops. There seems to be no special line of procedure, just do something that is funny. This style of producing comedy is Pekin patrons, and if they can keep up this kind of work we will be able to use them for several weeks. Miss Lizzie Hart has returned to Pekin two years, with that same sweet voice and winning smile that made her so popular on her former visit, though suffering with a very severe cold, she appeared more at the event spontaneous, like the other act on the bill, we expect to hold her for a time. Mr. Bert Williams appeared at the Grand opera house during the week of the 13th, with the "Pollens of 1911," one of his works. Mr. Smith said Williams should demand nine-tenths of the salary of the entire company, because he deserves it. Thomas and Ward are appearing this week at the Robinson's opera house, this to last for full. They are second to last and the hit of the show. Mr. Thomas is putting on his Primrose turn in full, carrying his own drops and scenic effects. Fred Smith, husband of Mrs. Marie Smith, formerly singer at the Pekin and Galather theaters in this city and the Gem theater in Lexington, Ky. was buried in this city last week. He died while treasured by his family. The body was shipped to his sister, Miss Lizzie Smith, of Carlisle avenue. S. H. DUDLEY AND HIS NEW SMART SET COMPANY. Rochester, N. Y. The Smart Set Company, with S. H. Dudley in "Dr. Beans From Boston," is undoubtedly one of the best show in which he can be seen. Dr. Beans in Rochester, N. Y. Monday of this week to a house filled to the capacity, and Mr. Dudley was easily the funniest comedian that has appeared in Rochester later, as his unimitable man- ner and wit captures the audience in profound laughter. The music of the show is always well received by all audiences; and William Vodrey, the musical director, is responsible for the same. Miss Tillee Cotman is still with the show and is as charming as ever in her singing and dancing. Mrs. Alberta Ormes Dudley assumes the renowned teller, and makes quite a hit. She is getting so good in the part that S. H. is forced to go home early at night for fear she may be able to hear the show. Henry Troy as Larry Smith, the dru- gist, as usual is making good, especially in his song hit, "Memories." Dudley and Troy are responsible for the book to be show, for which they may well be recommended. WILL JOHNSON STAND PAT? The entire orchestra at the Crown Garden, we are informed, has been given notice of their dismissal to take exact Notice of the resignation by the答应 B Johnson, the popular theater player, who is still an undecided proposition. Johnson is without doubt one of the best liked musicians that has ever come to the city and his many friends are anxiously awaiting his decision as to whether he will be identified with the theater orchestra remain with the Crown Garden. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell Frank P. George Draws Out Society at Oakland Music Hall. Frank P. George's Danabagay concert and dance took place at Oakland Music Hall last Tuesday evening, November 16, as has been the event, as has been a rule with George's entertainments. The chief feature of the concert was not only centered in Mr. George himself who appeared to good effect, but also in one-act playlet, "The Miser," in which he again demonstrated his excellent dramatic instinct, in his conception and performance. Mr. George's Miss Fulton must be justly praised, both as a playwright and actress. But Mr. George had elected for his star Miss St. Clair White, the girl violinist. Our director of this young artist, except to say that she pictures and paints the approach of genius, however emotional and eccentric her mannerisms temporarily may change, will be faithful to the failureled in tone pressure on the finish and the rest of the number fell to the rank of indiscreet art, "The Swain" and instrumental dreams. Madam Marie Burton-Hyram was the next star who shared equal honors with any and I have always found her an instant favorite. "She was vencale," by Dell Aqua, not only proved her claim but her trills and cataracts were brilliantly executed; and "The Song of the Sea" by Dell Aqua, the same title, Clarence Tisdale, the baritone tenor, appeared in good voice. "The Evening Song" was a splendid number, nicely accented by the sapling tone. Eddie Gray, the sapling fat tenor, was also in good voice and sang his own ballad. "Every Heart Must Have Its Sister," by Dell Koven Thompson as his accompanist. Carl Diton, who had just arrived in the city and recently from Germany, selected the song for selection on the piano, which was not in the best of tune and did not set level. Alexander C. Taylor also played a solo, and the song was also accompanied by Taylor was also accompanist for Miss Whife, but hardly exacting, and Miss M. Gertrude ackson's accompaniment for Miss Whife, and Garfield Wilson's orchestra gave excellent music; and the occasion, all things considered, was very creditable. Hottest Coon in Dixie at the Pekin. There was a nice little surprise party in store for the patrons of Mott's Pekin Hotel and the Drooping Man, "The Hottest Coon in Dixie," made its first appearance at this house. The company, which is a singing set, show a lively pace which must have electrified some of the drooping actors of State University, the singer were lively, and the costumes numbered neat and showy. It was not a star show, as everybody it was in unison. Harry Barker, a tall slim man with an excellent singing voice, and who was featured on the program, gave a very fair example of what is required of a comedian without exaggeration. The funniest thing that the us was that he could speak the Chicago, Rock Island and St. Paul language. Bud Halliday, a neat and graceful straight man, with a tenor voice, made impression with a song called "Stellar." William Jumper was clever in his character and specialty work with enlisted Miss Edith Norman. He was another clever character actor. an acter actor. Miss Alma Richardson and Viola Har ris were two presentable soubretts, "Oceana Roll," "Way Down in Georgia" and "Alamo Rag" were lively numbers, and the circle dancing was clever. bers, and the circle dancing was clever. There was a good prima donna who sang the song a solo, who led the chorus, and the work of the singers was ready money. Among the performers were Al. Harrington, Gertrude Holden, Ruth Sprague, Stella Halliday, Florence Benson, Gertrude Banks, Evelyn Durkins, Walter ackson, William Halliday, William Morgan, Fred Mitchell, Richardson, Mitchell, Irving Richardson, William Carrington and Alex. F. Wheeler. H. Dumas is manager of the company. Butler May Scores in New Role at the One of the finest bills of the season is on at the Monogram Theater. The Mays, Butler (String Beans) and Swain (Little Lizard), a campbell shared honors with Beans, especially Manzie Campbell, one of the funniest loud-voiced comedians in the business; and Mr. Warfield's dancing was of the modern expert butuck and Wiley and Tymmy, the well-known mezzo-soprano-contraito, far exceeded expectations and was in better voice than she has ever been since the days of Williams and Walden. She has ever had single and would go good in any first-class theater. Eloise Johnson and Hattie Hardy have been the most famous Miss Johnson is already a favorite at this house, and Miss Hardee made her professional debut as a soprano singer. She has been the resident carrying mezzo tone of much sweetness that gives great promise. She has an excellent stage appearance, but will have to strive hard by study, practice and observation to become an entertainer. Josephine Saxton's Dixie Kids at the Duke Brennion, on the job at noonday, sprung something new upon us in the way of colored performers. Miss Jill was the first woman to be former, a white lady, introduced a real set of dancing wonders of unequal size and equal merit, except the little miget fellow, the cleverest of all, who is deserved to become a future "big one" of his race. The Indian finale presented the little brave warrior across the stage in art and music, who is pretty, looked mice in red; and it was comical to see the miget in a love scene toward her. The hoodedms was a colored bicycle team, that was clever, and something new; and let us re沾罪 if Brennion has discovered where to find 'em. The all-white acts imported the Garden City Trio, with the funny man, who was clever, a return date, and possibly can play another. The Atlantis, Fisk and aJek, a bulldog won out in a globe and juggling the Atlantis and Hayes were also on the excellent bill. Uncle Tom's Cabin at the Phoenix. "Uncle Tom's Cabin" in picture, following the "Two Orphans," was the bill fonted songs are attracting people who like to join in the choruses. A memorial to Robert Allen Cole was recently given at St. James Presbyterian Church, New York City, under the auspices of the Douglass Walters, the well-known lawyer, presided. When Mrs. Shelton, of Georgia, spoke on "Georgia's Contri- lude to the Church" at Dr. A. J. Carey's university at Tuesday eveni- n, the mention of Bishop Pope loudly and just applauded, but I regretted that Bob Cole's history at that moment belonged only to the stage, even as the ghost haunted the effulgence of Georgia on that occasion. The following people are at the La Vernia Chinese restaurant: Odessa Crosby, Katie Winter, R. M. Cooper, Dave Lewis, Chirence Jones and Will Ables. Miss Mabel Gant and Joe Sandifer and the Premier Theater. Miss Gant is a most charming soubret, whose stage walk and presence are fascinating. John W. Cooper, the great ventri- quist, is playing west over the Penns- yngton streets. He was the guest of Mr. and Mr. Sius Enly at Wilkes Barre, Pa., recently. Miss Jennie Eldridge and her Chocolate Doll, four boys who are very good singers, will open, opened last Tuesday evening at the Monogram for the rest of the week. The report that Marsh Craig has met with a serious accident not only proved be without foundation, but gave his family a awful scare. he fact that Mr. Craig has been beaten by Grand and his pictures were up after he had canceled the engagement, added much strength to the rumor. Harry Goodman's Samson Girls Quartet appeared at the Girls Theater on the West Side for three days, November 13. on the Western Vaudeville Association time, and were a hit, Helen Goodman scoring heavily in her character impersonations. The girls are all singers. The act includes Maude Brewer, Julia Russell and Helen E. Dawson. Stray Tips of the Stroll The Tuskegee Club of Chicago will meet Sunday, November 26, at 3 p. m., at 14:40 Langley avenue. A. H. Roberts will deliver an address. The occasion will be visitors' day, and the public is invited. Mr. Rollie W. Green, the undertaker, who has been completely indisposed with lappetite for the past two weeks, was fast on the road to recovery at this writing. --- Rosamond V. Fortson and Octavia Johnson, formerly of Atlantic City, N.J. have been secured to entertain in one of the State street offices. The St. Paul Inn, 3212 State street, has for its entertainers Miss Nettie Lottie, a singer and pianist. Billy Jones and Bob Corrothers are the mixologists. Harry Taylor, an interior designer, is manager, and Phil E. Reed and Raleigh W. Thompson are proprietors. . . . The new Occidental pool and billiard hall, which opened last Saturday at 3142 State street, has become immediately the tailor, J. H. Whiteside and J. H. Brame are the proprietors. Dr. M. J. Brown, whose new offices are located at 3000 State street, is said by Dr. H. M. Martin, Chicago's greatest paper ever prepared by a master of optics. Dr. Brown is an acultist and not an optician by any means, as only a physician can treat diseases of the eye, determine its defects, if any, and correct such abnormal conditions as may exist. --- George L. Douglass, formerly of the Globe Comedy Four, has arrived in Chicago from the Pacific Coast. Mr. Douglass, from the Chicago Club, sang a solo for his friends one night, and since that time he don't dare come in unless they torment him for a while. Douglass and his singers in the profession, a message which goes with the critic's indorsement. Louis K. Gilbert Dead Louis K. Gilbert, of 3552 State street, Chicago IL, died last Saturday morning in his home. He was a dedicated caretaker of diseases. When his health failed he went to West Baden Springs, Missouri, for a fatal condition. The funeral took place at Baptist Church on Wednesday, November 22. Rev. Dr. Fisher officiating. Mr. Gilbert was a man, connected with Gideon's "House of Dixie." He was also bartender at the Theater he up until the time of Mr. Gilbert, a man of age and leaves a wife and relatives. Mrs. Johnson conducted the funeral. Mr. Gilbert was a member of a secret organization which took charge of the body. SPOKANE. WASH. Anita Patti Brown Touring the West. On November 2, 1911, Mme. Anita Patti Brown was booked to appear in a song recital at Spokane, Wash. under the auspices of the Vernon Art Club of this city, where she was placed before, I was selected to learn of her and report. These are the things I learned then and now know. Mme. Brown was staging westward framed recitals which placed her pelled to re-appear under different managements to appease the desire of the Denverites to hear her. At Colorado Springs, under the same conditions she likewise gave two recitals. With the knowledge I had of her, I was placed in the dum of the Freeman, of her, I reported to the ladies of the Vernon Art Club that they should consider themselves extremely fortunate to have arranged for her appearance in recital here. She has come to the studio and amity in her route. Her ease at singing and her natural rhythmic rhapidoses co-incident with her articulation, are most admirable accomplishments. Then, too, in her voice is a melody that is resonant, rich and full of tone that closely approaches perfection. This notice to the public would not do her justice if she failed to mention in Mime. Her justice is called to mention the difficulties of pure lady-hood that are so often wanting in the womanhood of our professional women. She is versatile, and very intelligent as well, and should be accorded the most polite respect by all those who choose her. According to her present itinerary it covers the following engagements: At Portland, November 9, 10; address 1522 Bakersfield, November 9, 10; November 12 to 17, address 21 Cook street; At Bakersfield, November 19, 20, address 1025 O street; At Riverside, Cal., November 21 to 23; address 331 Eight Eleventh street; At Los Angeles, November 23 to 24; address 331 Eighth street, will arrive later to New York, and sail from there for Jamaica, leaving there February 1, for the Bermuda Islands, and return to the States in May, 1912. This information may aid those desiring the opportunity to W. R. MOTEN. THE McKINNIE THEATER, The Merry Howard and Philip Austin, known as the "peculiar trio," are now in their third week here, with two weeks to follow, closing on December. They are opening on night, November 6, this being their second time at the McKinnie Theater. They have become favorites in old Auckland. They are playing music, Maggie Dixon, singing soubrette, opened on November 13, and she is working nicely. She is taking several encores nightly. The Matthews (Julia and Nellie), the seated comedian, have closed a very pleasant three weeks. Zeb Mantigauit, the dancing comedian, is with us, and he is holding his own nightly. The management is very well pleased with the class of shows that is being put on by Ed L. Howard, who took charge of the stage December 6. All is well at the McKinnie. PROPRIETOR NEW Walker Theatre ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS Write in for time. Opens January 1, '12 Investment $30,000 Address Care of The Freeman Week, Commencing Monday, Nov. 27. The play that takes you back to childhood, "SCHOOL DAYS," Lumberg in the Leading Role Thanksgiving Day Matinee. R PRICES. EVERYBODY GOES TO THE PARK. CE! THE GRIFFIN SISTERS Are the exclusive own Some One to Kiss," having in the author, Russell Smith. 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Woods, Theresa Burroughs, Ludell Price, Coffey & Coffey. COLUMBUS (KY.) DOTS. Mr. Monroe Sheiby, an aged citizen, was found dead at his home Saturday and was interred Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. and was interred Sunday afternoon at 4 p. m. Messrs. Blaine Curtis, an esteemed bester, on the sick list...Moss Mary Epps died Tuesday and was buried at Locust Grove Wednesday afternoon...Rev. David V. Lowe, a local public school, visited Bardwell and Clinton on business last Saturday and preached at the Wickloffe Baptist church Sunday at 4 p. m. and 8 p. m. to the expressed delight of the spouses of Allen C. L. E. of the A. M. E. church met as usual Sunday at 6 p. m. and an interesting program was rendered. The Bible, which was opened by Miss Beatrice Jamison, who followed by many of the members present. Subject next Sunday will be "Bread of My Lofe," led by the pastor, G. W. Locke, who is preparing a rich Thanksgiving program for Wednesday evening, November 29. KANKAKEE. ILL. Mrs. Ida Johnson, of 97 Rosewood avenue, entertained a number of her friends at home Friday evening at cards. Rescheduled for Saturday, she enjoyed tome....A social was given at the home of Mrs. Kitty Bryant for the benefit of the organization of a Baptist church. Rev. Pamela McKillip is the present pastor....Mrs. Liza Miller, who has been very sick, has greatly improved, and is again, Mrs. Dena Willooms, of Champaign, spent a few days-with Mrs. Lettie Smith. AN OPPORTUNITY. I can start any honest and energetic business, or I can start business if they are willing to do a little work after school hours. For information Alabama. R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute. ROUTE. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY- Oklahoma City, Okla., November 27; Ardmore, 28; Denison, Texas, 28; Sherman, 30; Fort Worth, December 1; Sherman, 2. RICHARD AND PRINGLE'S MISTRELS- Barstow, Cal., November 27; San Bernardino, 28; Redlands, 29; Riverside, 30. 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Elizabeth Benson, a recent graduate from the musical department of the University of Pennsylvania, is touring the country as a pianist under Grant S. Williams, of Philadelphia. Nora Goff has joined the "Smoky Mokes," owned and managed by Ed Wynne. They are working the Polack time and are making good. The little lady isaging "Angle Worm Wiggle" in singing "Angle Worm Wiggle" and is good as the best of them. Juanita Austin, formerly with Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill, had an operation performed in Boise, Idaho, at the St. Louis hospital. She was one of the only one, although she had one of the best known surgeons in Boise. She is getting along fine now, is able to be in the hospital for four weeks at the hospital. She says they were four weeks to be remembered. She would like to hear from Mr. and Mrs. Bill and all friends in and out of the profession. FRANK HENDON INFORMS STAGE STRUCK GIRLS. Dear Hendon—Two or three weeks ago a lady by the name of Miss Gant dined Mr. Russell, the critic. She wore a very fashionable gown on that even she a very lady says she will be and will sell for $1,000 we bought it, things with songs, as they call it, but you know that means a small sum. Why don't the professional ladies come right out and say what they want for theirSum around the stump? However, I'll sing the song, but I must sing one that she will be carried away with. Then she will not be hard on me. What song will be added to me. Answer: Sing "Go Easy, Mabel." Dear Hendon—Mr. William Taylor, director of the Lyre Orchestra, Louisville, Ky., is such a fine story teller. He has two stories that are "peaches" William takes more palms with us than you—Romantic Rose. Answer: That's all right, Rose, but can William Tell Overture? Dear Hendon—They say U. S. means Uncle Sam. Now, who in the world is Uncle Sam? Goldie. He once a member of the Cole & Johnson Company. THE SOUTHERN THEATORIUM, WILMINGTON, N. C. THE BLOOD-KOHLER MUSIC COMPANY CLOSES ITS DOORS. Hastiness of Albert J. Dean Disrupts the Firm. By Sylvester Russell. CHICAGO, IL: SPECIAL The Blood-Koehler Music Company, which opened up in business with a flourish in the Randolph building, 145 North Clark street, several months ago, by Blood Koehler, the music department of the Morgantown doors. After the firm had secured the selling rights of DeKoven Thompson and Alfred Anderson's song "If I Forget," through the influence of I.M. Dorsey, through the influence of the Morgantown later, they at once set to work to branch out in business. When Edward H. Koehler, whose parents are wealthy, had sunk about $3,000 dollars into the enterprise, he firm over to Albert J. Dean, a somewhat thrifty advertising manager. Will Dorsey, who had a studio of his own on South State street and who was already serving as arranger for the firm, was eminent. Benjamin Blood, president Edward H. Koehler, company as a stockholder, as the only colored member in the enterprise. When the new firm was established the letterheads of doing business stood for credit, but in spite of being trying to get control of Will Dorsey, treasurer; Albert J. Dean, secretary, and one or two other names. Mr. Blood's honorable name and methods doing business stood for credit, but in spite of being trying to get control of the business and in some mysterious way had won Dorsey over from his good friend Blood as well as others, and byearing rumored that DeKoven intended to get control of the business and then force the colored man Dorsey out also. The new firm was poor, the stockholders had been too poor to lend to their creditors, even out of the large deals that were made for sales of "If I Forget," the company's only bread winner. When Messrs. Thompson and Anderson were poor, the stockholders had been rumored of what was coming off, DeKoven Thompson at once took Will Dorsey into his confidence regarding the contract, but could not convince him. Mr. Dorsey was not convinced, and DeKoven Dean, who by his hypnotic power, overthrew everything, that he would not listen to the arguments of Thompson and Anderson, two men of his own race, whose firm discovered that their contract with Thompson and Anderson had been misplaced. When Thompson and Anderson THE MARVELOUS TONIC DRESSING "BONG-OLA" For the Hair. Price 25 Cts. Nothing Else Like It. Agents making $15.00 to $35.00 weekly. AMERICAN SALES CO., Norfolk, Va. called for the contract, Messrs. Dean and Dorsey refused to give up the selling rights which held good on the same condemnation of the Thompson and Anderson, but their lawyer could give over "If I Forget" within twenty-four hours. After Mr. Blood had been forced out of the firm, credit ceased and their creditors demanded their money and the money they had received. The Herald Rossiter Music Company has secured the selling rights of "If I Forget" from DeKoven Thompson and Alfred Anderson, and the demand of sales still iconic to the company is called in at the Rossiter office for an interview, and found the news to be authentic. SEEN AND HEARD WHILE PASSING. Knocking and Knockers. In the Philadelphia Inquirer, under the caput of "Old Sport's Musings" may be found the following sentence: "If you can't boost, don't knock." This same should be upon the minds of every theatrical performer. Knockers are of many varieties, animate and inanimate. In times past, a heavy metal substance hanging near the outside center of a door, which, when lifted and let fall, collided with another piece of metal, causing the door to be called a knocker, and signified to those within that some person without, wished to be within. The top timber of a door frame, built before the regulation height, coming into sudden violent contact with a man's cranium has been called a knocker, and other names. A pugilist, feinting with the left, then quickly upper-cutting with the right to the jaw of an opponent, leaving the adversary to repose in the arms of Morpheus. J. Franklin Baker, champion swatter of the Philadelphia Athletic baseball team, who knocked the peerless "Christy" and other Giant pitchers from the box while incidentally knocking a hole in the aspirations of the New York Giants, for the championship, is rightly styled, some knocker. Theatrical performers who find it difficult to say a good word for or about their fellow players, that lose much valuable time, are often perfecting of their own talents, in an effort to rob others of rightful merit; come under the category of knockers. The chief occupation of a knocker is knocking, when freely indulged becomes an insidious disease that spreads with frightful raidity. Knocking is far more contagious than its antonym, boosting. Knocking germinates in envy and becomes a poisonous fumor. Knocking is also the chief weapon employed by the incompetent to advance their interests and retard the progress of their more strenuous predecessors. Knocking, are inefficient managers, stars that have lost their brilliancy, actors who have seen better days, singers that no longer sing, disgruntled chorus folk, mediocre vaudevillians, plagiarists, who have lost their brains, bwas. Knocking, like the Australian maritime, invariably returns and smiles the knocker. There is no legalized law to prohibit knocking on fixed punishment for the participation. There have been instances where the recipient of many knocks, has arisen in righteous indignation and smote the knocker hip and thigh; but after sufficient time for convalescence had expired, this procedure only inspired the knocker to greater ease. Hard work, with much study and perseverance has been known to effect a permanent cure. Who would be a knocker? Mrs. Goodioe. The Goodloes, who recently made a hit at the Monogram in Chicago, are pro- nounced by Sylvester Russell to be one of the funniest teams on record. The Colored Stage Professional's Annual will be in the interest of the colored audience. A special work on the colored people of the prosecution. A line on every colored performer in the play, making a who's who book, published twice. Best illustrations on the best paper. To be published by The Freeman Publishing Company. A separate and distinct publication. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. NOTES FROM J. M. BUSY'S MINSTRELS. By Thos. Thompson. We are still in Texas, doing a swell business, showing to packed houses nightly. The show was strengthened in connection with our company—Buddie Hellum, Mr. Nicholes and Miss Ruth Crosby, a sweet-singing little soubrette. The show was Ward, Nicholes, Simon Jones and Buddie Hellum keep the noise a-going with their funny songs and jokes. Miss Effie Moore, May Armstrong, Lena Huiet are still with us, and send their best regards to all friends. Charlie Smith is without a doubt a sweet baritone, and is singing successfully 'saw me Old Idi all流汗.' Prof. Timmons has one of the best welve-piece bands on the road. Willie Huiet and Hamp Harper do certain things, Prof. D. C. Scott, music-writer, and director of the orchestra, is busy daily arranging new music. The company and send best regards to the Pringle bunch. Theos. Thompson is still doing the things, near from Charles English and Dap Hill. HORNE'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS. This company, with Young Buffalo's Wild West, closed the season of 28 weeks November 1 at Hopkinsville, Ky., with a very successful season. We closed with some people that we began with except two, and one of these dropped dead. Our alto player and comedian, R. L. Dayis, dropped, dead from, heart, failure THE FREEMAN, AN LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE FESTIVAL PAT CHAPPELLE DEAD. Well-Known Theatrical Manager and Proprietor Loved by All Who Knew Him—Embraced the TAMPA, Fla.—All that is mortal of Patrick Henry Chappelle, who died at his home, on the corner of Union and Johnson streets, on October 21, 1911, at the memorial cemetery Sunday, October 29, 1911, to final rest by the side of his mother, who preceded hi to the grave just a few years ago. The funeral services were held in the Bethel Baptist church, and were attended by a concourse of people that literally filled the room. Every approach of that spacious auditorium. The funeral party, composed largely of members and friends of the family, and escorted by about five hungry Free Masons, was headed by the Widow of the deceased. The stages in which were seated the family friends, ministers and the honorary and acting pallbearers, and others, made up this procession as it moved through the streets viewed by thousands of people. The funeral was a stranger nor was it the funeral of one little known. In city and state and all over the South, the name of Pat. Chappelle was familiar. The services at the church were impromptu and the impure Rev, J. E. Ford, D. D., pastor of Bethel, was assisted in the services by Reys. THE FESTIVAL OF HOLY WEEK James Johnson, William Nobles, Grand Master J. H. Dickerson, D. M. Baxter, and J. M. Deas. The choir rendered a seven-seat show a distinctive feature of the occasion. The story of this life and labors of this young man, who had just reached forty, was fittingly told by Dr. Ford. Ford was a graduate course that was peculiarly touching. His experiences at the bedside of the deceased, whose spiritual adviser he was formed a marked section in this discussion, and Ford was the confession of Mr. Chappelle. Nor did Dr. Ford fail to admonish all in the big audience to beware of delay in the preparation for death. He was impressive and impressive te words of Rev. James Johnson. at Barnesville, Ga., October 21, which was regretted not only by the minstrel show and band, but by the whole show in general. On account of not being able to get in touch with Mr. Davis' relatives, we had to bury him at Barnesville, Ga. A donation of $78.40 was contributed by members of the show to cover the burial expenses. At 4:30 p. m. Sunday evening the funeral procession started from the morgue, led by the Cowboy and Cowgirl Band, playing a funeral dirge. Following the deceased was the colored band as the New York Young Band and our side show manager. L. Sailv, his wife, and every man and woman connected with the organization. This was Mr. Davis' third season with the band. A. Grayson, and he was Mr. Horne's right-hand man and studebly, and no one regrets his death as he does. Roster of the bunch that closed with the show. A. L. Grayson, and G. W. Ross, trombone; J. Johnson, bass drum; J. Johnson, baritone; J. Brooks, R. L. Horne, J. Taylor, snare drum; T. Boone, solo b-flat cornet; W. Horne, cornet. Mrs. W. L. Horne, interment. CARL DITON AT HAMPTON HAMPTON INSTITUTE, Va., November 12—A few evenings ago, Mr. Carl R. Diton, a well-known pianist of Philadelphia, gave a recital in Cleveland Hall on Monday. Mr. Diton, a former student in the University of Pennsylvania, and a pupil under Constantine Sternberg, has just returned from abroad where he has been for a year studying under private in- residence Barbaria. Since studying abroad Mr. Diton has had a full musical improvement along the lines of force, subtlety, refinement and sympathy. These qualities, together with a practical and theoretical knowledge of music, enabled him to present a guest style, well under control and in a timely void of over-extravagance. In some parts it seemed as if there might have been an expression of more power and concentrative force. But throughout the performance there was an appearance of the artist's own style. Among the most important numbers with which he pleased the intelligent and appreciative audience were Bach's Fugue in minor; studies by Chopin, including Nochevar; and Brahm's "Sonata" in Fminor. In the allegro of Brahm's "Sonata" he was able to bring out in a very forceful manner the chime-like tones of the cathedral bells, while the finishing notes of the second part were together in a smooth and harmonious trend, each movement gracefully gliding into the next movement. In executing the Slav note in Chopin's "Nocturne" Mr. Dionn displayed much sympathy, and in this way the quality of much elasticity, especially of liquid form, was given to trilling and garniture in general. Mr. Dionn's work, without doubt, shows that he has the ability to grasp the problems of the numbers he also clearly deceived in intellectual penetration. He has the power to give an intimate expression of the beauty in such music. WHAT WILL BE DONE WITH OUR THEATERS An important feature in the Christmas number of The Freeman will be the department given over to the various col- who had in his life married and buried more than half of the Chappelles, including the father and mother. His long stand and intimate acquaintance the family formed with his father and incidents that rendered his discourse necessarily interesting. As was true of the first speaker, so did the Rev. Mr. Johnson speak with galling frankness. He to had been the spiritual adviser. The great effort he found necessary to have Mr. Chappelle think seriously on matters religious gave a thrill to all who listened. But out of this hopelessness came the declaration of the fact that the case against was the efficacy of the power of the mind, many made. Mr. Chappelle embraced his Saviour and died in a living faith. The Rev. Dr. Baxter spoke briefly in those who preceded him and Grand Mason Jackson made remarks emphasizing the fact that life is uncertain and short. Many passed by and took their last look at the face of him whom they knew him, the solemn burial service by the Masons, the reverence of a Mason of high degree, assisted by Mr. Sherman Earle and W. A. Moore. The long procession to the cemetery was begun, and all went well, reaching there after dark. The burial service by the priest was followed by a body interred. The handsome casket was of royal purple plush. The grave was vaulted and made secure by a massive stone slab. Prof. E. W. Jackson, the photographer, made sure of the cortex as it left the residence of the residence came from the church, and also made a THE CHURCH AND THE MUSEUM picture of the casket in the house. Tus as passed one of Jacksonville's young men who had won fame in his line of business, and had amassed a fortune of wealth, any man would be proud. In the discourses of the ministers the marked devotion of the faithful wife who had touched her life showed her love only as a mother can, were spoken of with all praise. Mr. Chappelle's illness became apparent about one year before his death. What had happened to her, we know. The sorrowing wife, brothers and sisters all have the deepest sympathies of friends from all sides. The interment was by Geter and Bibbler rendered excellent and ample service. ored theaters in the country. Matters of news accompanied by illustrations of theaters, the owners and managers, will occupy space in this number. Write us about it. 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The Lincoln Theatre America's Finest, Largest and Best Equipped "Exclusive" Colored Play House IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. The "Dixie Kid," the colored wetterweight pugilist, the other night, in Liverpool, knocked out Johnny Summers, the British champion, of a scheduled twenty-round contest for the wetterweight championship of the world. _____ The University of Langston football team, Langston, Okla., played the Logan County High School team, the 11th. The weather was very disagreeable. In spite of bad weather the university team won, 5 to 1, making one touchdown in three --- Ad Wolcast, champion lightweight pugilist, left Chicago the other day for Los Angeles on Thanksgiving day. After that he will leave for a trip around the world, get a job and hope to get another match in this country for a year," he said. Wolcast said that he had not met any representative of McFarland in Chi- --- I have just received a letter from a friend in London to the effect that Jack Johnson actually has retired from the ring. said Tom O'Rourke, in New York, last week. He can call Johnson of the Royal Athletic Club to interview Johnson, and offer him $2,500 to box ten rounds with either Langford or Janetette. When the heavyweight champion received this proposition he had to answer because he had quit the ring forever. Incidentally he turned down an offer of $30,000 to box in Australia. Johnson also informed my correspondent that he did not care who claimed the heavyweight champion and considered it for competition and he didn't intend to dictate his successor." SOME HIGHER CRITICISM; OR, PHILOSOPHY OF THE FIGHT THAT FAILED A Johnson-Wells Resume—The Big Ones Off for Australia. By Billy. Jack Johnson, the champion heavyweight, according to excellent authority, said tribute to the power of the preacher, John Doe, in front rank fighters out of business." He had in mind the scheduled fight with Wells in England, but which was frustrating for Doe, and his clergy. He had also in mind the status of the game in his own country, saying, "He shall never see another fighter that like at Reno, with big stakes, tremendous attendance, and world-wide interest." The very reputable journals, The New York Times, the World of Boston, and the Christian World, of London, England, in commenting on the situation of pugilism recently allowing in support of Johnson's prophecy. "Mr. Justice Lush granted an injunction against the lessees of Earl's Court, and on Thursday the two boxers and the two inmates taking in the police court, to which they were summoned on a charge of contemplating a breach of the peace, the contest. The promoter of the combat underbook not to promote any contest between Johnson and Wells at any place within the British islands. Johnson unaware of the contest within the British Empire. Some idea was entertained of transferring the combat to Paris, but Johnson has announced that he will not fail his music ball engagements. The credit for frustrating the Johnson-Wells match is due to Rev. F. B. Meyer, church secretary, and Church of England mobilized the Christian forces of the country against the combat, and took active steps to make the opposition effective. One consequence of the contest is an outburst of popular discontent in America against the savage prize lights under the cruise of boxing matches in the United States. The contest is an outburst of popular discontent in America against the savage prize lights under the cruise of boxing matches in the United States. The license of the club which promoted the fights has been forfeited. The South African press inundated in that domination at the frustration of the combat between Johnson and Wells." Following what may be considered a fair position from the viewpoint of morality, the brutality sometimes exhibited in prize fighting contests, comes this rather discounted note: "It is quite possible that some who were wounded in the prize fight in London are equally eager for dividends from South African investments, where a far more degrading contest is going involving the exploitation and debasement of millions of their fellowings." Thus a third element enters, that of coronialism beyond that of Christianity, and that of the races, thus sewing up most effectively the future hopes of notable contests between white men and black men in Europe. And perhaps throughout all Europe the same moral situationain, since most of those countries have $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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Meaning, of course, in time, if not now, the repetition of the same problems, and on gigantic scales, such as Africa has never known, and owing to the vast millions and the dense ignorance. It goes without saying that the proposed fight has served to further complicate the situation wherever existing conditions have led to objection to the Negro beating up a white man, based on the possible harm to invested capital, sounds chimerical to those that do not take the trouble to think of the war as an analogy in our country before the war. The Negro and white man proposed fighting for a physical championship, the protests that would have gone up would have involved reading. The South African situation is different from that of the Negro in the United States before the war. South Africa practically belongs to England. We may think of the position as very self-sufficient, the capital and state take time by the forelocks to concern the conservation of their interests. The Cleveland Gazette, of Cleveland, OL, discoursing somewhat philosophically, under the caption of "The Truth Out at Last," a recent issue, sald, anent the situation: "The plain fact was, in the case of OL, that the spectacle of a Negro whipping him with much encouragement to the blacks of the English provinces, in several of which that country was and is having more or less trouble to keep them subservient to the authorities, in the case of the whites and our people of the South. Protests against permitting the Johnson-Wells fight in England were so severe that the governor gave a survey of the question of races in other countries, stating general truths as are generally true. However, it appears that the philosophy of the blacks centently dawned on the editor, judging by the caution, "The Truth Out at Last." The truth plainly presents itself, if we are aware that racial relations are similar around the globe, a fact patent for years. * * * And still another phase of commercialism enters, according to another writer, who opposes from a new angle the "they have thought of" the mere mourning and bruising as the brutalizing thing. Whereas the really ugly feature is so many other forms of professional sports, the blooded commercialism. An atmosphere of purse blackguardism tends to gather round the prize ring and race course and football ground alike. Its fidelity is incidental, and also picayunish, not rising to the dignity of a worthy element. The sport idea is not to perish from the face of the game, but to menure it as a gambling pronaganda and aunity to vent low and vulgar natures. In other words, none of that is essential to sport. Football, baseball, automobile, and other sports themselves they have decent followers, themselves decent ones than otherwise. A little police surveillance can easily shear the games of what the writer holds to be the truth, and the ones he would be but small reason for the congregation of blackguards spoken of. Some may think of this matter as a "much ado about nothing." It is different, and particularly true as it concerns England's dependencies of colored countries. The question, being subjected to the way the sport idea is presented, by the way the games are conducted and so forth. The best thought of England has been enlisted in the Army, and, Negro, Jack Johnson, and, of course, simply because he stands for a portion of an idea. Here follows some discriminating thought that an ordinary indian may have. "The fact may want some explaining that in all humanitarian questions the non-conformist conscience seems to be of great interest to the church. The outcry against the Earl's Court match has come chiefly from the former quarter, while priests—with a certain condescension—have been found hand in glove (literally) with purlists. It is not quite fair, perhaps, either to bear the blame, but because of century forerunners, to quote Macauley's pleasantay about the disapproval of bear-balting by the Puritans. They disapprove, but not because it gave bear pain, but because the spectators pleasure. Those grim people would have replied that pleasure is demoralizing. Their less ascetic demeanor is not because they fightning—to drink delight of battle with one's peers—or of watching fighting, demoralizes. They are, in a word, humanizing. Their common reproach against the church that is less readily moved in that direction." A little opposing opinion, as will be noted, but all growing out of the con- Dr. T. Rhoudda, a Congregationalist preacher of Brighton, England, sounded a note in accord with that of the adherents of the church he asks, in the Christian Commonwealth of England, "Will the forces that came together to stop the fight remain together to stop the terrific treatment the white people deliver to the black?" The interrogatory is indicative of an injunction that we of this country have been made to understand stood for England on the race question. We have been told that he grew to such proportions. As it is, the best wisdom is to see similar conditions there, in the black possessions, as here, and wage a universal war for the white people. We are about, with the thought in mind that the part will not transcend the whole. The elevation of the Negro in America was influenced by the elevation of the Negro in Europe. Poor, innocent Jack Johnson and his Reno have brought forth this world discussion, and perhaps, for the better, have been brought out had a latent existence, and we would out at some period, sooner or later. HOPELESS AS A WHITE HOPER. SAYS CORBETT Tulsa's Big Pug Short of Steam in Punching Geyer—Referee Applies Brakes. NEW YORK.—Carl Morris, the Oklahoma giant, again failed to qualify as a real white hope on his second trial, when he went against Jack Geyer, the Denver stalking horse. Although Morris won, the horse still skipped the bout in the ninth, fans are to-day expressing the opinion that they might have fought until morning, and Morris wore never have put his man out. Over wrist he put his man out, but Morris could do nothing more than cuff him around the ring. As huge and ponderous as when he met Flynn, Morris failed to give the impression that he had improved at all, and declared him hopeless as a white hoper. If the Tulsa white hope had had any sort of a sting to his punch he would surely have knocked out the Denver man the first few minutes, there was no chance he would have knocked out him could not even score a knockout. Mor THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. his landed an almost unaccountable number of punches on the jaw of his rival, but they were more in the nature of a knockout. He was to puff Geyer's face up and make him look unpresentable generally. At times Geyer staggered a bit, and at times he was to knock out the verge of a knockout, but he did not know enough to follow up his advantage. OFFICERS INSTALLED. Mosaic Templars of America. The Mosaic Templars of America were installed by the National Grand Master of the Mosaic Templars, Ninth and Magazine streets, Little Rock, Ark. Thursday night, November 16. The following are the officers of the Columbian Temple: Marshall B. Taylor, Past Worshipful Mosaic Master. Henry Hampton, Past Aaronic Mosaic Master. Henry W. Chenault, Past Mosaic Master. Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, Administrator Dr. E. S. Porter, Medical Examiner. Dr. E. S. Porter, Medical Examiner. Dr. R. B. Scott and Dr. J. B. Sanders will receive recommendations for appointments by the National Medical Examiner. As the Uniform Rank department will be appointed, the National as soon as the Uniform Rank company is organized, Mosaic Master O. G. Duff will be appointed Brigadier General for the State of Kentucky. Three other positions will be filled from this position. May be appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Uniform Rank Department of the Mosaic Templars of America. Twenty-four State officers will be appointed by the National Mosaic Master O. G. Duff Master M. H. Harrison for the jurisdiction of Kentucky. Louisville will have her quota of State officials. The following are the officers of the American Chamber: Louisville Francis Lewis, Worthy Mistress Mrs. Mary Richmond, Treasurer. Mrs. Martha Smith, Chaplain. Mrs. Martin Warden. Miss Georgia Lattimore, Marshal. Mrs. Mattila Dean, Inner Guard. Mrs. Fannie A. Robertson, Outer Guard. Mrs. Eva DuValle, Past Zipporah Mistress. Mrs. Ella Reese, Past Aaronic Mistress. Miss Helen DuValle, Past Mistress. The public is invited to the installation of the State Grand Lodge of Kentucky, a list of officers will come some of the State officials who will compose the State Grand Lodge of Kentucky. This dispensation is still open for the new temple to be named after the Louisville Mosaic Master. The temple will be named after the city of Louisville, and which will be Louisville's beauty. Weekly meetings will be held at the M. R. A. rooms Tuesday and Thursday night, where members will be received for the dinner Mosaic Master O. G. Duff, who is pushing the Uniform Rank Department, together with P. E. Reese and other associates, will receive a nice plum from the National Mosaic Master. The division of Kentucky is organized and put in full strength of thirty-two men, and a company with the uniform regulations, approved by the Commander-in-Chief, General and Adjutant General. The Mosaic Templars be commended upon the selection of the membership and officers of these two lodges, for among them are to be found the best citizens of Louisville. Mr. B. B. Taylor is to be commended for the assistance rendered the National and State Grand Masters in organizing these two lodges. Mr. Marshall B. Taylor is also the most important position in the State Department. The National Grand Lodge, by the recommendation of the National Grand Master, is arranging to send for two or more members of the work of organizing, and the near future put in fifty lodges in the State of Kentucky. We are very interested in the work of Mrs. Willey E. Lewis, as well as a number of other worthy ladies who have assisted us in organizing in the city of Kentucky, Charles A. Powell, the efficient stenogram师, and Grand Master, has rendered his part in the organization of the two lodges. He Worthy Secretary of Columbian Temple, will render much assistance to his lodge. Brother J. Smith placed a very important part in the organization of Columbian Temple. The National Grand Lodge, for ninety days, and be in active command of the organizing forces on the field. WHAT THE SAGES ARE SAYING Bishop G. W. Clinton, of the A. M. E. Zion church, should, by all means, be invited to have a seat on the Jeanes Fund Board as the successor to the late Bishop James C. McCormick, who needed of its people better than any other man mentioned in connection with the administration of this fund for the benefit of the church. Bishop G. W. Clinton, of course—Texas Freeman. The Shepard Ministerial Conference. The ministers of the country should turn out en masse next July at the National Religious Training School. Durham, N.C., and make the Sheepard Conference on theology a race. Dr. J. E. Shepard has extended the hospitalities of his school for a week, without money and without price, to all who will come and lend their aid to the solution of the negro people. Economism, civics, moral uplift, sanitation, hygiene, social service, reform in home life and education, the rich and the rich and varied program. The conference will open July 6, but those who plan to take part should notify Dr. Shepard at the beginning of the necessary preparations and formulate his order of exercises.—Florida Sentinel. The "Bryant Idea" The plan of Ira T. Bryant to consolidate the printing plants of the A. M. E. Church at Nashville, Tenn., is growing in size. It will be endorsed by a big majority at the Kansas City General Conference next May. He will have a big printing establishment at Nashville, where the work of the Book Concern and the Sunday*School Union and the literature of the A. M. E. Church can be printed, with a distributing office deliphia. The presse arrangement concentration of the beets efficiency, and efficiency in results, with a minimum of friction, is the order of the day in the world of business. It is intended that the printer should be in the South here, where less expensive than at the North, and where the cost of living is not nearly so great. Mr. Bryant's "idea" will win.-Richard LIQUOR IN SOUTH AFRICA. Special to THE FREEMAN. CAPE TOWN.—A report is about to be made to the British Colonial Office on the drink question in British Africa. A temperance movement has already been organized and many of the States legislation may be introduced Last year there passed through Lagos, southern Nigeria, one million cases of burgum gin and rum, which were destined for the liquor trade. A pathetic feature of the liquor trade in Nigeria is that nobody really wants a paradoxical as it may seem, nobody can claim that the government detests the trade, as it recognizes the evil results, but, like the opium trade between China and India, it makes the revenue less valuable than have the revenue. An investigation has proved that the South African native of Nigeria, or elsewhere does not at present sell the rum, the merchant sells it because he is driven by it as a sort of premium by competition. CANADIAN MINERS OBJECT TO IMPORTATION OF NEGROES. WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Conferences between mine operators and miners in session all last week at Frank, Alberta, adjourned last Monday, because of the threatening attitude of mine workers. Don't Wear A Truss After Thirty Years Experience I Have Produced An Appliance for Men, Women or Children That Cures Rupture. I Send It On Trial. If you have tried most everything else, come to me. What others fail is where I have my greatest success. 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Mrs. Jennie Cooper is on the sick list this week. Mr. J. D. Cooke has returned from Arkansas. Mrs. Alberta Gray is in Chicago for a few days. Subscribe for The Freeman, and read the best news. Mr. Frank Walters, of New Albany, was here this week. Mrs. Pearl Reed is at home after an absence of six months. Mrs. George Buckner, of Cleveland, O., is in the city indefinitely. Mrs. Samuel Rogers is visiting her mother in Frankfort, Ky. Mrs. Cora Freeman is visiting in Louisville, Ky., this week. The Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. Minnie Scott Monday. Miss Alice Wright is the guest of relatives in Frankfort, Ind. Ind., spent Monday shopping here. The East End Needle Club met with The East End Needle Club met with Mrs. Ada Golns Friday afternoon. Mrs. Beatrice Jordan is slowly improving at her home in West Walnut street. Mrs. Anna Hayden, a well-known cateress left this morning for Miami, Fla., for the winter. Dr. J. McMinham, Mrs. George Minor left on Wednesday for St. Augustine, Fla., to spend the winter. Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. Alice Gransell, in West Fourteenth street. Messrs. Clarence Lewis and Walter Williams, Louis several days last week on business. Mrs. Minnie Floyd, in Bright street, was hostess to a four-course luncheon Tuesday afternoon. Messrs. Harry Johnson and Leroy Williams went to St. Louis this week to remember Mrs. Roscoe Clarke has suffered a relapse and lies seriously ill at her home in Agnes street. The Ladies' Auxiliary, of Lincoln Hospital, will give a card party at the Dumas Club Monday evening. Dr. J. E. McMinham, of Lexington, Ky., pauses for an hour to his home from Chicago, Monday. spend Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. James Brannon, in West Tenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore, in West Michigan street, have as their guests, Mr. Robert Brown and family, of Chattanooga, Tenn. Misses Katie and Lucile Banks entertained a number of friends at whist Monday. Dainty refreshments were served in three courses. The Young Ladies' Club was the guest of Miss Mabel Baker, in Blackford street. Thursday. An enjoyable time with friends. Samaritan Court, No. 37, will celebrate its second anniversary Monday evening at Pythian Hall. A program will be rendered and refreshments served. Mrs. Belle Davis, in North West street, will entertain at dinner Tuesday evening at Pythian Hall. A program will be rendered and refreshments served. Mr. Samuel Carter, of Louisville, Ky., a well-known railroad man, spent several days in the city as the guest of Mr. Elwood C. Knox and other friends. Wm. E. Scott, the artist, formerly of the Elwood C. Knox and France, under O. H. Tanner will spend the winter sketching in Spain and Africa. Rev. S. Samuels, the newly appointed pastor of St. Mark's temple, 1717 Shelby street, is awakening things there with his soul stirring sermons. Come and hear him. The White Rose and Blue Ribbon Club will hold its first annual dinner at the residence of Mrs. Mary Cheatam, in North California street, Thanksgiving Day. There will be a grand Thanksgiving dinner at St. Mark's temple, 1717 Shelby street, in North California. 7 p. m. Dinner 15 cents. All are wel 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, non-irritant 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, Vaughna Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros. druggists, Robt. P. Blodan, James H. Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. --- come to come and spend a joyful time with us. Concert at night. Miss Cora Brown, in West Vermont street, was accidentally run down by an automobile in the downtown district and the girl was being cured for at her home. The forty-fifth anniversary of the Second Christian Church will be held Sunday, and will be followed by a reception to the pastor, members and friends Monday evening. The company Company D, 24th Inventory, was a pleasant caller at The Freeman office last week. The sergeant will sail for the Philippines from San Francisco December 5. He was the guard McNeildrese M. William, Mr. William Bradley and Miss Emma Bradley of Chicago, were united in marriage at their home in Rural street, Tuesday evening. The bride was beautifully attired in white, and delicious refreshment were served after the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. T. A. Smyth. One of the most enjoyable affairs of recent date was the birthday surprise party given by rs. Allen Simms in honor of her mother, rs. Elizabeth Walden's eleventh birthday, hurry, hurry, hurry! December 16. About thirty-five of the city's most prominent citizens were present, and the fourth generation of Mrs. Walden's relatives was represented by her guests. Mrs. Walden was a teacher and gave her guests a little Minter, Fisher, Ella Posey, Retta Moss, Jennie Taylor, Edith Blankenship,罗ice Roberts, Roxie Bell and Ella Muster, Jillian Ward, and Mrs. Julia Pierce, Nellie Allen, Alice Puryear, Josie Porter, Smeo Smoots, Alle Cheatham, Fannie Hill, Matt Harvey, Nancy Stewart, Mrs. Butler, Holt Warfield, Mrs. James, Mrs. Jesper, Mrs. Etta, Alice Matthes, Jessie Armstrong Fretwell, Susie Lewis and Allen Smoots. PHILIP'S CHAPEL COLORED M. E. CHURCH. Drake and West Streets—J. L. Thompson Pastor. Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Mrs. Laura Thompson will sing "My Good Old Mother's Religion" in connection with the service, where she will go to Fall Phillip, where the baptizing will take place. The choir of St. Phillip's chapel will render the music for the evening service. The chainmaking will end.omon and Thanksgiving dinner Thursday. GREAT GAME FOR THANKSGIVING DAY. What will be the event of the season will be the great football game between the All-High School boys and the Columbia League squad on Thanksgiving Day. The game will be called at 2:30 o'clock. All society and athletic enthusiasts will be out in large numbers, more especially the ladies. Each Ward Wilson, of the All Highs, has put his boys in splendid condition and expects a hot game and an easy victory as well. Mr. Wilson is said to be one of the best authorities on the game in the State, and also has the reputation of being a great player in the West, having a long list of victories to his credit. The Columbia League team promises to spring a great surprise on the public by defeating the All Highs. Edward S. Gallock is manager and head coach of the team, having order and protection for ladies and children attending the game. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The Tuesday Night Bible Club reorganized last Tuesday night with a goodly number of attendees. E. B. Ransom, president; H. Daniels, vice-president; George Hardin, secretary; Omer Meyer, secretary; Sean Seymour, Howard Treasurer. All men are invited to attend this class, which begins at 6:15 p. m., with supper, which costs only ten cents. The class closes at 8 p. m. Rev. Weaver is the teacher. All men are invited. BETHEL CHURCH IMPROVEMENTS Work of Additions and Alterations to Cost Over $1.600. Members of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal church are making extensive improvements on their church property at Fourth street and Park avenue. The improvements when completed will cost over $400. A basement has been made under the lecture room, and a coal room, kitchen and toilet rooms being in this part. The basement under the auditorium is being latted and plastered and finished. A new room has been built, and the replacement by electricity throughout the edifice and parsonage. The opening between the lecture room and auditorium is being enlarged so that the space of the lecture room can be utilized for a large audience. A new the adequate seating area has been installed. To offset the weight of the heavy roof, tie rods will span the auditorium through the buttresses. The auditorium will be revarnished and decorated. The new improvements were drawn by Archie N. Hubbard and A. W. Stoolman is the general contractor. The work is to be completed by November 25, when the members will have a church edifice of which they may justly feel proud, and which will be a credit to our race and The Reulentities, a division of the members who are engaged in a financial Thanksgiving rally, are arranging a series of socials to aid them in their campaign. The Reulentities are the central at the home of Mrs. Sarah Wilson, on East Tremont street. Thursday evening, Captains Sarah Wilson and Queen Penny Wilson are attending November 21, the entire division will give a concert and social at the nights of Pytha-las hall on North Market street. A good program is being arranged. The management of the Mesdames Fanny Brown and Queen Penny; refreshments, Mesdames Mary Moore, Kate Riley, Dessie Hillard, Sarah Wilson, the proceeds of the Thanksgiving rally will be building fund. Archie Penney is leader of the Reulentities.....Mr. and Mrs. O, W. Morgan, of Evanston, ill. spent Saturday, Sunday with Mrs. Larry Johnson. Mrs. Larry Johnson will be visiting Miss Jessie Jordon. 107 North Market street.....Mr. Roy Young, the coach for the Northwestern football team, was in Champaign Saturday when Northwestern defeated Northwestern 27 to 13. LOGANSPORT. IND. Mrs. Beard has returned to her home in Hamilton...Mr. Turner is doing a nice business in his barber shop...Mr. Taylor, agent or the Freeman, would lose the job for Jasmin Dr. Dupee, also also Duck Tiderton, from Evansville, Ind. Aspwere 302 Fifth street THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A AT KENTUCKY CAPITAL. The First Annual Conference of the Colored Farmers Are In Session at the Normal Institute—Dr. William Amiger, President of State University Delivered an Address in the City—Bonds of Matrimony to Be announced—Personal and Social News. By Hardin Tolbert. 425 Washington St., Old Phone 654. Frankfort (Kv.) Special. The colored farmers' conference, which met at the Normal Institute November 22-23, was one of the most successful meetings that has ever been held in this country. S. Hathaway, of the Normal Institute, congratulated him with that executive power which has called him back to this institution over a hundred applicants. He was the chief cause of the success of this conference, and so much of the work of the farmer who could not read or write gave excellent ideas by which they raised such successful crops and told of their methods of farming and perved some of the scientific methods. This meeting brought more of the farmers together and encouraged the young people to take up agriculture in a better way than anything that has been done in the industry. They were shown the plain methods by which they could increase their earnings. Many who went just to see that was good to be done were thoroughly convinced that they could to the farm and get from the earth some of the rich products which they left without any reason or cause simply because they thought they could earn more in the future. They has proved a failure, and from this conference many of them made up their mind to go back to the farm. Dr. William Amiger, the president of the State University, at Louisville, arrived in the city Saturday night and was escorted by a hack by some of the prominent leaders of the Brooks, the well-known contractor, who erected the $10,000 building for the Odd Fellows and the $75,000 building for the Normal Institute. Dr. Amiger visited the churches in the city and delivered a lecture on the importance of the Amiger is a graduate of the State Normal School in New York, Lincoln University, Pa., and the Theological Seminary, Newton Center, Mass. From a call to this institute as an apostle of God, The Lincoln Institute in this State is backed up by the wealthiest men and women in the world, who are willing to help the students and that the head may have his vacation and enjoy all the luxuries of life after his task a man may provide for his family, just for being at the students and that the head may call your attention to the Stae Normal, of which every axpayer or renter is the foundation of its existence. Thousands of dollars are appropriated each year by the trustees and backed up by the State of Kentucky to the president and faculty, and whenever a president resigns hundreds of applications are sent in by those who educate the students of the Baptist schools in this country, and backed up by half the students come up a wind and blow there all over them, and the mover is oor to wade the larger portion of the time she gets the clothes out about half two rooms, as the larger in the house of the mhave, with five or six children to be educated and fed. The husband on account of the weather does not get in but two or three rooms, as the larger in the house of the majority of cases he gets drunk and leaves the burden all on the mother. The children unable to protect themselves best she can, with that love of God and her church instilled in her heart, puts perhaps 10 cents in the church and one penny to the State University of which Dr. Amiger is the director of the institute. Kind readers, I leave it to your judgment whether any man or woman who can get a better position like this worthy man whom I have mentioned isn't called as an apostle from the church, their own land. The people of this city will always extend the greatest hospitality to such worthy characters. . . . The Capital City Social Club is making splendid progress under the management of Mr. Robert Hall and Miss Caroline Taylor in their new play, "Tobasco Land." Miss Mattie Green, who has been very ill with the asthma, has received many deeds from her friends, Mrs. Mary Bailey and others, who have been constantly at er bedside, seeing to her needs. THREE STORES Market and II. Sts. 37 N. Penn. St 41 S. Ill. St. Straighten Your Own Hair with Ceruti's Cultivator Comb The Latest and Best Cultivator and Straightener in the World. If your hair falls out, is thin about the temples, is affected by the harshness of the climate or otherwise, secure at once one of Mme. 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Te Young Ladies' Art Club of this city met at the residence of Mrs. Taylor and Miss Caroline Taylor was elected president. Te club consists of twelve young ladies. Mrs. Mary E. Davis spent a few days in Louisville visiting friends. Miss Momeare Mayson, of this city, died Saturday morning at 1 o'clock at the age of 23 years. Her funeral was held at the First Baptist church Sunday at 4:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. T. Silvey. r. Sim Handy died at the age of 50 years. His funeral was held at the First Baptist church Sunday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. W. T. Silvey. Miss Elonera Brown, a popular young lady, spent a few days in Lexington visiting friends. Mr. John Clark, a postal clerk of Louisville, passed through the city en route home. Mrs. Martha Miller, of Bagdad, and Mrs. Hattie Vaurn, of Farmdale, were in the city the guests of Mrs. Fannie Mitchell. Mrs. John Lewis, of Indianapolis, and Mr. Henry Stewart were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Boyd. Mrs. J. E. Bradley and son, of Chicago, are in the city, the guests of her mother, Mrs. Martha Washington. Mrs. Charlotte Perkins left for Chicago to reside. Miss Geneva Richardson left for Louisville to spend a few weeks with her friends. Mr. Mosby, who has been sick for quite a while, is still very ill. Mr. Oliver, after a fe wweeks' illness, is able to be out. Mr. Augustus Harris is very ill with stomach trouble. Mrs. Francis Harris is improving after a few weeks illness' with fever. Mrs. Addie Smith is a little better after a severe attack of la gripe. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Colerine and son a man named John Colerine and Mrs. McFatridge. Mrs. Colerine's maiden name was Miss Julia Allen and is a graduate of the Normal Institute. THE FREEMAN IN MUNCIE All who would like to subscribe for the Indianapolis Freeman should call and see Mrs. Wm. Burgin, who is now acting as agent for the Freeman. Call at the Peerless office at 212-755-2222, Peerless, Inc. 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