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From Jan. 1 to 31, The Freeman one year for $1.00. Send your subscription at once. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER CURRENT NEWS OF CHICAGO CURRENT NEWS OF CHICAGO GRAND MILITARY BALL BY THE EIGHTH REGIMENT Christmas at Provident Hospital -Y. M. C. A. Building to be Erected in the Spring-New Year's Receptions. (By Cary B. Lewis.) Chicago, Ill., Special to The Freeman. The annual military ball of the Eighth Regiment was held on New Year's night at the Seventh Regiment armory. It was one of the most largely attended balls that has ever been held in Chicago for many a year. There were thousand people attended, and there were from all of the country. Military Music. On entering the ball room, one was welcomed by the sweet strains of music from the Eighth Regiment band under the direction of the bandmaster, the uniforms, from colonel down to the private were out in great numbers accompanied by their wives and sweethearts. The armory, which is a massive one, can flags and especially were the decorations pretty in the east section of the armory balcony floor, where Colonel and Mrs John R. Marshall and the staff off-duty, the friends and friends sat and watched the dancers. Grand March. The grand march took place at 10 o'clock. It was led by Mr. Garfield Wilson and Miss India Demming, followed by Colonel Marshall and his wife, Captain Denison and wife, Capt W. T. Jefferson and wife, Capt. John Fry and wife, Capt. Nelson and wife, Capt. Leonard Lewis and company and thousands of others following. The costumes by those attending the creations were both elegant and stylish. The very latest creations were much in evidence. The picture of the grand march was a charming one viewed by one sitting in the balcony. The figure eight was formed by the marches, which was concluded by a Col. Marshall Pleased. Col. Marshall stated to the "war correspondent" that it was one of the finest crowds he had ever witnessed, a full section of all sections of the city were present and exchanged New Year's greetings. Capt. John Fry and "Dominick" had charge of the refreshments that were exchanged by the staff officers. Major Frank Deulson and Leut. "Louis" Anderson sat for the most of the evening in the west corner of headquarters, telling "tales" about "war times" and mixing them "terribly" on their behalf. Field Day in June. At the close of the ball, Col. Marshall stated to the Freeman correspondent that when the national Republican convention White Sox will be in Jersey City, White Sox will team absent from the city, he would make an effort to have a "field day" for the Eighth regiment. This is a day when the entire regiment has a chance to play, and they will pass through the manual used by the United States soldiers. This will be a splendid occasion at which time the white and col. regiment will be in town, and the work done by this regiment and why they get the praise from the National Guard and United Government for being the crack regiment of this country. The work is now deeply in the upbuilding of the regiment. From the latest reports it is likely that the building will be in process of erection spring, 10 ample accommodations, many windows, and a more of the more intelligent class of Wyong men of the city to don the blue. Politics Politics in Chicago will begin to boil in a very few days. National politics are being considered by the leaders of the G. and local politics will be ushered in before the month is over. The race among the candidates that have announced themselves as candidates are Mr. Oscar DePrist, former county commissioner; Dr. E. S. Miller, Morrisis and Lawyer N. Nums are out of the county commissioner. There is some talk of James Brewington to run against Hon. Edward Green, but this has not been taken seriously. Hon. Edward Wright is to be reckoned with, and the Rev. W. H. has some disagreement. Wires will be laid to the effect that if a Republican President is elected some man from this city may see the place of Cyrus Adams, now serving as Assistant Registrar of the Treasury. Christmas at Provident. Miss Jeannette Lyon, superintendent of Provident Hospital, and her assistant, Miss Katherine, being congratulated upon giving the nurses an excellent opportunities to enjoy the Christmas holidays. Through Miss Lyon the nurses had a Christmas tree on Christmas night and it was one of the most pleasing sightings of the history of the institution. The tree was loadet with remembrances for the nurses, given them by friends and relatives. Miss Lyons was given a handsome sewing table by Dr. Seo C. Hall and Mr. Alfred Anderson. On Christmas morning at an early time the lights of the hospital were turned on and the nurses, gowned in new caps and gowns, hands marched through the hospital sing- ing "Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men. Flowers were placed on each table by the sirk and they were wished a "Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year." On Thursday night of the same week the nurses gave a dane and whist party in the pariors of the "Freer" home. The pariors of the institution had a number of occasion. Miss Blanche Dixon, a senior nurse, took the initiative in the party. Quite a number of the prominent physi- Y. M. C. A. Building The Chicago people are elated over the news that the Y. M. C. A. building will be in process of erection by spring. The drawings of the building appeared in the newspaper, and the building will be known as the Wabash Avenue Y. M. C. A. and located at 38th and Wabash avenue. The building will be five stories high, of pressed brick, and will be furnished with a large, flat feet. The building will face Wabash avenue. The ground floor will be used for the boys' department, with necessary offices and check rooms and other rooms used for boys. The bowling alley, atatorium, laundry, men's locker room, shower baths and several offices will be on this floor. On the first floor will be the billiard room, library, the reception room and the kitchen, the service office in the center of the building are the assembly hall, seating capacity for 300 men, the dining room and kitchen; in the rear of the building is the gymnasium. The gymnasium is 40x72 feet and will be fitted with exercise machines. On the second floor will be located the class rooms. The rooms will be used in giving instructions to men in courses that will be laid out by the department. There will be room for exercise and rangement as much as each room is well lighted, as they are placed on alleys, streets or courts. The rooms will be electrically lighted and steam heated. There will be trunk rooms, toilet rooms, and large bathrooms. The broad walkways leading to these rooms. Mr. Pierce, the local secretary, is much pleased with the way in which those new subs have submitted up their subscriber list. If the citizens that subscribed will be prompt in paying there, the young people in honor of the Chicago people is at stake and the young men are in need of such a building. The only question at issue now is each person paying their subscriber list. Fellowship League. A most unfortunate report appeared in the daily papers to the effect that over a craps game was progressed. State street, a ticular time before the police were given a shakeup along the "Stroll." A colored hat was placed on the commission stated in the building of the fellowship League, of which Mrs. Ida Wells aBrennett is president, gambling was often indulged in by men on the second floor. The police were not present and it is to be regretted by the colored citizens from the fact that too often white papers show up the worst side of the game. The attaches deny that there have been games in the Fellowship building. New Year's Reception. One of the most delightful New Years receptions among the Chicago society people was that of Miss Elsie Thomas, Miss Missie Ethel and Misses Ethel and Ada Lou Mitchell, Garnetta Tibbs, Norma, Bernice and Mildred Kennedy, Cecella Johnson and Mae Coleman were in the receiving line during the afternoon and wished the young misses a Happy New Year. After the exchange of greetings the callers were ushered to the dining room of Miss Thomas, when the reception comments were made by the Misses Norma Kennedy and Ethel Mitchell. After 8 o'clock six specially invited young men were present and served the feature of the day's program dancing was indulged in by the special party. One of the most beautiful receptions of the New Years holiday season was that of the Twentieth Century Whist Party at the residence of Miss Essie Arnold, 3630 Calumet avenue. The gowns worn by those in the receiving line were perfectly chained. At the head of the line stood Mrs. John R. Marshall, Mrs. Geo. Cleveland Hall, Miss Essie Arnold, Mrs. Dave McGowan, Mrs. Birdie Blair, Blanche Anne Blanche and Mrs. Charles Lucy Lindsey, Miss Mayme Smith, Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins and Mrs. Daisy Dickerson served at the punch bowl. The people of Chicago attended this reception than any given on New Years Day. Most of the professional and business men of the city, handsomely groomed, paid their rehearsal fees and attended the decorations, which were arranged by Miss Arnold, were perfectly charming. The color scheme was red and green. Beautiful streamers were hung from the ceiling in the Christmas decorations, evidence in the handsome parlour, while the stairway was festooned with red and green decorations. The club starts off this season under splendid auspices. It one of the most popular clubs of the city. Dr. Williams Goes to Nashville Dr. Dan Williams will leave for Nashville, Tenn., about the first week in February. He will remain six days at the famous Meharry Medical College to be trained in the medical field. He will conduct a clinic daily at Meharry College, where there is a student enrollment of 550. The clinic this year is expected to exceed 1000 students over the next years' point of variety of cases and the major surgery to be done. It is learned here that physicians from many parts of the South have cases of an unparalleled nature to be considered at the clinic in February. Dr. Williams will conduct a clinic that one of the daily pa- STILL GROWING -25X MEATS Eggs POTATOES APPLE SHRINK??? TAINT THROUGH GROWIN' YET FLOUR SUGAR BUTTER I'VE GOT THINGS UP 50 HIGH WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO SHRINK? HE'S GROWN 50 TALL UNTIL NO GROUND SHOULDERED WORKING MAN pers of Chicago will send a representative to be present at the clinic for the entire week. Mr. Julius Rosenwald, of the Sears-Roebuck Company, one of the wealthiest firms in the Northwest, paid Meharry a visit recently and was much impressed with what he saw. It is thought here that he will take more than a passing notice to Meharry's interest. Mr. Frank P. George, manager of Miss St. Claire White, the young violinist, informed me that he takes place in Indianapolis and other cities for the performer and that later on she will go East for a big concert. Miss White is the young miss that has received a call from the University of Indiana from the Chicago Conservatory of Music. She is now termed one of the three great violinists of the race. Little Miss Marvel Clinkscale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Forest Clinkscale, entertained with a Christmas tree party during the holidays. Mr. Adelbert Roberts and Miss Cella Parker Wooley were speakers at Bethel church on New Years night. Watch meeting services followed. Mrs. Haydee Campbell, of St. Louis, Mo, is recovering from an operation performed by Dr. Geo. C. Hall at Provident Hospital some weeks ago. Mrs. Campbell, the wife of the women of St Louis and her recovery is being received here with great delight. Saturday night, January 6, the Appalachian Club and the local installation of officers. Colonel Cowan, the newly elected president, has his address in readiness, as well as the other officers, and the meeting is expected to begin the next week the club gave a banquet for its members and friends. The rumor has reached here that Dr. Henry Clay Bryant, formerly interne at Provident Hospital, is engaged to Miss Myra Jones, the charming daughter of Joseph Jones, of Cincinnati, Ohio. The courtship was started in this city last summer. --- Mrs. Lula Bell Winburn, Misses Myrtle Collins, Leona Daughtry, Fannie Woods and Alle Wolcott received on New Years Day at the residence of Miss Myrtle Collins, Winburn, to give her a large number of friends of these charming young girls called to pay their New Years respects. Mrs. Winburn was formerly Miss Lula Bell, of this city, but her Girl friends gave Mrs. Winburn a delightful time while in the Windy City. Miss Bettie Forson, of 3135 Forest avenue, entertained the children of Miss Belle Spinks, of Wilberforce University, last week. Many of the young people of the South Side were present and danced until the wee hours of the morning. The famous Appomattox Club received on New Years Day. On Saturday night of last week handsome photographs of Major R. R. Jackson and Mr. Louane Amunds were presented to the club. Short speeches were delivered and lively whist games followed. Local Briefs Mrs. Martha Anderson, Chicago's highly trained singer, is in the East filling engagements. Dr. Sarah Fitzbutter, of Louisville, Ky., was in the city last week, the guest of Mrs. Mary V. Waring and Mrs. Myra Denison. Mr. Opal Cooper entertained his cousins last weeat at the residence of Miss India Denning, 36th and Wabash avenue. Miss Herbert Weber, of Indianapolis, Ind., and stenographer at The Freeman office, was in the city during the holidays, of the house, and at 3815 State street. Miss Weber reported. most delightful stay and a desire to return, again. Miss Emma Collins and Mr. Felix Payne, of Kansas City, Mo., are in the city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Mosley, 6248 Sangamon street. Mr. Payne is known in the baseball world especially in the West. Mrs. Payne is a charming woman, having a wonderful contralto voice. Mr. Richard B. Harrison was in the city during the Christmas holidays visiting his family. He is expected in the city February 2. Jack Johnson and wife arrived in the city for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. M. Pryor, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Wm. Lewis. Mrs. Pryor reports a delightful stay in the Windy City. The annual Railway Men's Ball on New York night was the orchestra furnished music for the dance. Mr. Bolling, of the Burlington, and Mr. Wm. Williams are responsible for the success of the ball, which will be made an annual affair. Madam A. Aeliza Hackley is expected in Chicago some time next June to preface a monster musical for one night during the Republican convention. Mrs. Hackley is now giving recitals in Texas. Mrs. Mayne Meridith Smith, of Prairie avenue, entertained a few friends on New Years night. BELOIT, WIS. Mr. and Mrs. Quilford Smith of Janesville, spent Thursday evening in Beloit, with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jones of Wichita, with Mrs. and Mrs. of whist. They enjoyed a very nice time.....Mrs. Sandy Gupton, 1119 East Grand avenue, wife of H. W. Gupton, Mrs. and Mrs. Herbert Jones, died this morning at 10 o'clock, after an illness of about a month. Rheumatism, complicated with tuberculosis, was the cause of death. The deceased was twenty years old and is survived by her children, age 18 and her mother, Mrs. Caroline Shaughter, two sisters, Mattie Hugo and Miss Aurela Shaughter, all of Beloit. Funeral was on Friday, the 16th of James Wagner, of this city, was in Galesburg, Ill., during the holidays visiting old friends.....Mr. Henry Devine was his mother, in Chicago, in 1935, during his holidays, in Illinois, Barnes, of this city, is visiting her mother in Chicago.....Mr. and Mrs. T. Woods, of Madison, Wis., were visiting her mother, in Chicago, in 1935,ker, of this city, Christmas.....Miss Mabel Horton, of this city, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Horton, of Madison, Wis., and wishes to stay until next week when she will be to Beloit, home and take her place in school again. COLUMBUS, KY. The A. M. E. church gave a Christmas tree last Monday night. There was a great deal of Christmas presents given. The A. M. E. church gave a Manger, a Mangrun and Mrs. L. B. Montgomery, Mr. Charlie Starks and Mr. George Bugge were Santa Claus. Everybody seemed to be very excited that was largely attended Christmas morning.....Miss Clara Canty is on the sick list.....Miss Jessie Smith and Master Walter Smith are visiting their sister. Mrs. Ella Smith and her sister are visiting Master Richard Nevel are visiting their sisters and friends.....The A. C. E. S. was very interesting last Sunday evening, and the A. C. E. S. members.....The steamboat Charles Merriar is ordered to Memphis, Tenn., and a good many citizens will go with the boat.....Master Earnest Moore, of New Madrid, is the steamboat Christmas with his aunts, uncles and friends PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE BOY SCOUT MOVEMENT HAS FALLEN BY WAYSIDE A LIVE BASE BALL TEAM NEXT SEASON Ministerial Committee on Vices Fails to Make a Report—Many Holiday Receptions Given—Dr. Merchant a Candidate. LOUISVILE, Kv., Special What is the matter with the Boy Scout movement that we have heard so much of? We hope that it has not been forgotten like so many good movements that have been started. Some time ago Rev. Sue Barker was hired. Some time ago Rev. Sue Barker was held at one of our local churches, officers were elected, a constitution drawn, etc. We have not heard of any other organization that know of a number of other organizations that have been created, yet they have died for the lack of enthusiasm and leadership. Let us all resolve in the new year to make sure that organizations we will not rest until that organization bears fruit. There are a large number of young men who are anxious to take the lead and who would be pleased to be hindered on account of the lack of encouragement from those who are recognized as leaders. Great preparations are being made for a real live baseball team in this city next season. The Spring Bank Park has been leased and many improvements will be made. The gentlemen who are at the door of the building are ready booking some of the leading teams throughout the United States. The fans will be glad to welcome here in this city as well as will bring to the city high-class teams. --- Some time ago one of the ministerial associations passed resolutions condemning certain vices in the city. A committee of the city council, the Safety assemble their co-operation in regulating these places. We have never heard anything of this committee's report. Why do you tarry so long, brethren, in making your reports? Time is precious and many of our boys and girls are being driven down the path of ruin. One of the most unique receptions given during the holiday season was given by Miss Ida Lee last Saturday evening. At the place of each guest was a handsome Christmas present. The following persons were present: Messrs. Will Evans, Wm. Steward, Mrs Evans, Misses Katie Brown, Bell Phelps and several others, whose names we did not get. One of the sweetest receptions given last week was that of Mr. Cassius Smith, one of our leading young business men in the city. Mr. Helen Layton, of Lexington, Ky. A large number of friends gathered at the very handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Smith on West Chestnut street. Supper was served in courses. Music was served by one of the leading orchestras in the city. --- Dr. W. T. Merchant, one of the leading physicians of the city, has announced for delegate-at-large to be elected at the Republican state convention as delegate to the Republican national convention, which will meet in Chicago during the month of June. Miss Emma Lee Claybrooks, after a very pleasant stay in Montgomery, Ala., has returned to the city. Prof. Cook, principal of the Bowling Green public school, passed through the city as test week en route from Paris, Ky., and attended the State Teachers' Association. . . . Miss Katie Brown, of West Second street, entertained last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Katie Morehead Marshall, of Cincinnati, O. Citizens of Louisville were sorry to hear the death of Dr. Burney, who at one time was one of the leading factors of the Louisville National Medical College. Miss Silvey, of Frankfort, daughter of Rev. Silvey, and Miss Glideon Cox, one of the public school teachers of Henderson, were pleasant visitors to the city New Years Day. The Douglass Debating Club will have a very interesting program this week in the lecture room of the Colored Branch Library. --- Messrs. Bowman and Wilkinson, undertakers at 11th and Chestnut streets, will move at an early date to their new quarters on Chestnut street near 12th. Brown's School of Stenography opened January 3 at 1006 West Chestnut. The outlook for a large enrollment is very bright. --- The usual watch meeting services were held at the different churches on Sunday night. Mr. Teddy Wright was the guest of Mr. Tom Brownie, of West Chestnut street. --- Misses Spratt Brown. Georgia Moore and Prof. Houser attended the State Teachers' Association last week at Paris. They tried hard to have the association meet in Louisville next year, but failed in their effort. The association will meet in Bowling Green, Ky. Mr. W. H. Brown, dean of the Central Law School, entertained the members of the Law Class at his residence New Years Day. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Willis, of Indianapolis, were in the town last week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo B. McFoee. They were also entertained at lunch by Mr. and Mrs. John Bell. Miss Sadie Walker, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Walker, of West Brecknidge, was in the city during the holidays. Miss Walker is quite an accomplished musician. She is a student of Oberlin College. We understand that the orchestra which has played for some time at the Lyre Theater, has gone to Indianapolis, where they will furnish the music for one of the leading colored theaters in that city. Mrs. Katie Brown, of West Second street, mother of Miss Katie Brown, was serious that last week by falling through a trap door. She is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Stephen Bell entertained New Years eve at the Dudley Memorial in honor of her guest, Miss Chappelle. Mrs. Mary Peyton and her daughter, Miss Atholee, visited friends in Frankfort last week. Prof. Albert E. Meyzee and wife entertained the Senior Normal class last Thursday evening at their residence on West Chestnut street. Misses Mary Hicks and Georgia Lattimore entertained last Saturday evening at the Dudley Memorial in honor of Miss Jennie Porter, of Cincinnati. Mrs. Essie Mack has returned from Crab Orchard Springs after a very pleasant visit during the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Lovelle Dorsey, brother of Mrs. Ida Foster, was in the city as the guest of his sister. He is located in Washington, D. C. Mr. Tull E. Brown and Miss Hattie Renix appeared in song and piano recitals during the holiday week in Henderson, Princeton, Paducah and St. Louis, Mo., to large audiences. Mr. Brown reports a very successful trip. The city schools opend Tuesday morning with a full attendance. A number of visitors are yet in the city. Mr. Phil H. Brown, of Hopkinsville, Ky., was in the city this week on special business. Miss Nellie Brown, a teacher of Henderson, Ky., passed through the city last week en route from Paris, Ky., where she attended the State Teachers' Association. BMrs. Albert Wilhout was operated on last Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson, of 1427 West Chestnut street, entertained last week in honor of Mrs. Julia Kean, of St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Lennie Liles, of Chicago, Ill. Mr. Baker, the D. D. G. C., paid a visit to West Point, Ky., to install a lodge and a good time. Covers were laid for twenty-five. Mr. Baker gave a social Wednesday night in Beverly after a full fare meal. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton, Mr. and Mrs. Renkins and Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield. The Louisville Cubs Association will meet Monday night to transact business at the headquarters, 4325 South Ninth street. Misses Daniels, of 1512 West Chestnut street, entertained at dinner Thursday Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Fanning, and Wm. L. Bailey, of Georgetown, Ky. Mr. is the father of Mrs. W. H. Fanning. Mr. Wm. L. Bailey, the well known contractor of Georgetown, Ky., was the guest of his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Fanning, 1028 West Walnut street. Mr. James Harris, who recently made such an excellent mark in the internal revenue examination, was appointed as a storekeeper-gauger near Bardstown, Ky. Mr. C. H. Parrish was called this week to Bowling Green to preach the funeral services of the daughter of Rev. Mitchell, pastor of the Bowling Green Baptist church. Mr. C. R. Willison, who formerly had charge of the Dispatch Printing Company, was in the city last week sojourng among friends. Mr. Willison is located in Chestnutown, W. Va., as clerk in the City Auto Cab and Transfer Company's employ. The full dress dance given by Mr. Bridgeford Shimms at the U.B. F. Hall bridge, the event of Christmas week. Quite a large crowd of persons were present. Lunch was served in the dining room. --- The funeral services of Mrs. Robert Taylor were held last Thursday at Fifthstreet. Rev. G. W. 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But others hold that by such a memorial Pittsburgh would be honoring herself rather than the poet himself. The monument foot to have the obscure grave in the Allegheny cemetery, almost within view of the spot where he was born, marked it suitably, signified a monument. One already has a monument, but it is not commensurate with Foster's fame and his high rank as a writer of songs. Another suggestion is to have a memorial form of a music pavilion in Schenley Park. How Foster Got the Tunes. It was Foster who first delved into the rich fount of Nego melody to find the inspiration of truly American music. He was a great lover of haunting themes than the descendants of the African slaves, and the ante-bellum plantation resounded with the tinkle of the banjo and the whistle of the drum. When Stephen was still a child he would frequently be taken to a Negro church and camp meeting by a mulatto girl who was a bound servant in the household, and the tunes of the darkies early into his blood. There had been a musical strain in his make-up from the first—his ancestry was Irish and one of his mother's ancestors was Phenix, and his phenix was only two years old he would often pick out harmonies on a guitar lying on the floor, and when he was only seven he was taken up a music store, where he took up a flute, and in the neighborhood he played sufficiently to play "Hail Columbia." About that time there were several Negro airs that had become very popular, especially "Jim Crow" and "Zip Coon. A number of the boys in the neighborhood had been forced to house as a theater and gave juvenile performances, at which nine-year-old Stephen was the musical star. He was a native musical genius; that fact was admitted by his comrades, who were by the company, the others assuming the risks of management. When there was a surplus in the treasury a dividend was declared sufficient to enable the company to see Edwin Forrest or Junius Brutus Booth on their visits to the old Wrote First Song at Sixteen. Native musical genius was not the sole equipment of the futre song writer. He had lessons from Henry Kleber, who taught him how to store in Pittsburgh. His brother has recorded that he gave much time to the study of Beethoven, Mozart and Weber. He delighted in improvisation upon the piano, and he sang one of his favorite songs was Tennysons "May Queen," set to music by Dempster, and as he sang the pathetic words tears would often flow down his cheeks. He was inevitable that he should try his hand at composition. He was sixteen when his first song was published. It was twenty years later the club of young men used to gather to sing some of the popular Negro melodies of the day under his leadership, and to enlarge their repertoire he suggested that the producer and composer "Belle" was the first, both words and music, and a week later came "Old Uncle Ned," which made him famous. The following year he was in Cincinnati singing as a teacher when he gave the "Oh, Susannah," another big hit. He gave these two songs to a friend in the music publishing business, who made $10,000 out of them. Foster added that his business ability which marks genius. The sweetest and most widely sung of all of Foster's songs is the "Swanance Rubber." The story of how this song came to be written is told by Foster's brother, and it intertwines with not a single one, so one not to many know that there is a real Swanance river, How a Song Was Named. "One day in 1851," Morrison Foster says, "Stephen came into my office and said to me: 'What is a good name of two syllables for a Southern river?' I am to use in the, 'Old Fisks' Home. I asked him how Yazoo would be do. 'Oh, said he, that has been used before. I then suggested Pedee. 'Oh, pshaw,' he replied. I won't have that. I then took down an arm from the tree, and excused the man of the United States. We both looked over it, and my finger stopped at the Suwanne, a little river in Florida emptying into the Gulf of Mexico, that's not exactly excused, he nighlessly, as he wrote the name down. He left the office, as was his custom, abruptly, without saying another word. 'About this time E. P. Christy, Foster for a song, and this one was sold to him for $500. Foster made about $15,000 from this song afterward. A faithful setter, given to Foster by a friend, furnished the inspiration for Old Dog Kray. Another popular character, Foster for a song, and this one was sold under a tree that is still standing at Federal Hill, the homestead, near Bardstown, Ky., where lived John Rowan, United States Senator from Kentucky when he was usus form, and a cousin of progenial sleeper. "Old Black Joe" is another perennial favorite among the nearly 200 songs that Stephen Collins Foster wrote. The figure of Old Black Joe is the monument in Highland Park, Pittsburg. It is a symbol of the intimate sympathy the poet and composer had with the life of the lowly black man whose lives and joys he turtled in his songs. His Courage and Gentleness. Foster was one of the simplest and sweetest of souls. One of his teachers told his father that "Stephen was the most perfect gentleman he ever had for one evening when he heard that a little girl had been run over by a dray and killed, and he went instead to the stricken home and spent the night there comforting the parents. He told them the details of the death he courage of lion upon occasions, as when he came upon two bullies who were abusing a drunken man. Seizing a fence rail, he drove them to flight, after a battle in the woods, and that he carried with him to his grave. So sensitive that the ticking of a clock annoyed him until he had stowed it away beneath a tub in the cellar, in order to be able to sleep, he locked the mother when he was at work on a piece of music. He removed to New York once, because that was a better market for his compositions, and in a year he had become so housekiss that he sold his hours' notice, and went home to Pittsburg. He reached the white cottage in Lawrenceville, still standing, about midnight, and when his mother came down to see who knocked so late, she found him. He was the recipient of his love for his home, he was destined to die in the great metropolis. In THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. "THE QUEST OF THE SILVER FLEECE" DuBois' Book Critically Reviewed. "The Quest of the Silver Fleece" might be called a "Problem Novel," so far as it deals with a grave, not to say the gravest, but the greatest; the times; the burying is permeated from page with an ardent romanticism. The facts portrayed are real enough and not to be denied, but they are so colored in analysis and description by a poetic imitation, that the sensual and vicious suffering, that the book reads as much like poem as novel, and makes classification difficult, which, after all, is not important. That the book is frankly avowed in a brief prologue and epilogue. These are bits of tense inspirational writing made up of appealing phrase, reaching scriptural fervency which has made familiar to us in other writings, like his "Litany," some occasional poems, and "The Souls of Black Folks." Naturally this longer and more sussezive work is submitted to comparison with that earlier work, the little volume of sketches which startled the world's attention about ten years ago, and stirred the hearts of many. It is not submitted since anti-slavery days. It is no reflection on the novel to say that it will not bear this test, for no writer reaches his great artistic climax twice. The Souls of Black Folks remain a poetic and vividly trained critic. It did not need the open verdict of a Henry James, graciously bestowed, to give the book its rightful rank. Its men are wholly its own and equally obvious, trained critic and the general reader. "The Silver Fleece" is a felicitous phrase applied to the annual cotton crop. The main theme is found in the reclamation of a piece of waste swamp land into a fertile field. The fleece growth of the great mercantile product of the South. This work is accomplished secretly under the glow and incentive of young love by "Bles" Amy Browne is the author and Zora, which is the gypsy-like appellation of the girl who had no known father to supply her with a complete name. Zora was the child of the swamp, who lived in a hut, the abode of misery and sorrow. Amy Browne like creation, possessing all the wicked cunning of the type, was her sole guardian. Incidentally Zora was a bit of choice but despised sporadic fruit on the honored tree of the famous Creswell family. She was the product of that mixed universal deploed, the blame of which is cruelly misplaced. The history of Zora proceeds rapidly, and is one of swift, bewildering change from untamed, ignorant and willful girlhood to young womanhood. The writer's romanticism comes fully into play here, yet Bles and Zora are among the best pieces of characterization in the book, and masterful, compiling sympathy, but also a sense of the impossibility of either type, but for too imaginative rendering. The manipulation of the cotton crop by the Northern stock market, the education of the South, portrayed in the lifework of a Yankee schoolma'am dating from the early reconstruction period, plainly designated as Sarah Smith, the young lady-like experiences of another woman from the South, and quickly under the glamour of her new surroundings, married into the leading family of the Creswells, and came to number one more in the ignoble army of respected class in the South; the transfer of the scene to the National capital, where we see the Negro in politics, the South's political culture, we gain some enviled glimpse of the colored "smart set": the various steps in Zora's education, her return to her own people, and the happy culmination of the love story—these are the themes and added out of which the writer weaves his story. The reader is puzzled to know just how to take the picture of upper-class colored society, just how the author understands the social climbers' piece of playful satire. Not but that such a social group exists and deserves its standing as much as that which any other group of social climbers has in common. The social climbers in the examples here offered, the superficial glitter of their drawing room accomplishments, their confident sense of superiority, while characteristic of their own found, make one question not the validity, but the worth, of the portrait. The use of names of living people well known in their particular circles is an booked-for artistic lapse in a practiced writer. "The Souls of the Black Folks" attained the desired end in the deep, abiding impression it made on the white people of the South, and the sense of complicity, it pierced self-complacency, it went far to arouse the will to just and contrite action. "The Quest of the Silver Fleece" makes the same sort of appeal, retells the story of slavery, and shows the pride and love of monopoly. It shows the Nerro still "within the veil." But he is slowly emerging. He may indeed be said to have arrived, but his cause is not as strong as his sufferers both from populism and suffers both from populism and distrust and indifference. His helpers and friends are few. Not for the Negro alone, but for our own honor and integrity, the safety of the Republic, we must be careful not to distrust of mind on his great and vital subject. Justice and opportunity are large and inclusive terms. They comprise the right to useful, happy living, growing out of the full equipment of human faculties and power in every member of our common family—The Christian Register. THE POWER OF THE EDUCATED COLORED MAN. The Highest Call of Civilization Is the Educated Colored Man. By Prof. Kelley Miller. To Educated Colored Men: Greetings. I am taking advantage of the approaching man, under the influence and power of serious greeting. You are a few words of serious greeting. You are the first generation of your race, now grown to the fullness of the stature of manhood, under the influence and power of philanthropy, and by you you are will its wisdom or folly be justified. The hope of the race is focused in you. You are to furnish the headlight to direct the path of the wilderness of the wilderness. For want of vision the people perish; for want of wise direction, they stumble and fall. There is no body in the world today, no man in the world today, no man in the world today, or ever have had, greater responsibility, or more coveted opportunities than devolve upon you. It is indeed a privilege to be a Negro of light and leading in such circumstances and disadvantages which, time being, must be endured are not to We use no knife, chloroform or other. Treatment at your home when preferred. Treatment painless, without loss of time. Consultation and examination free. You will receive the names of many Indianapolis people who will gladly treat you to the permanency of our cures. If necessary sanitorium accommodations will be furnished. The highest call of the civilization of the world today is to the educated young men of the belated races. The educated young men of the ancient Egypt and Turkey must lift their own people up to the high level of their own culture and knowledge. Of the best things in the civilization of Europe and show them unto their own people. Your task is the same as theirs, intensified, perhaps, by the more difficult conditions, with which you must deal, and conditions with which you must deal. The Originators of the Reform in Funeral Prices We Lead--Others Try to Follow ```markdown ``` You cannot afford to sink into slothful satisfaction and do your little job, draw your little pay, and enjoy your tasteless food. You cannot afford to hide your little head under the shadow of your wings, like the foolish bird, which thereby hopes to escape the wrath to come. You look over the field the whole sweep of racial movement seems to be retrograde. The race has been distranchised and jim-crowed and segregated. Lynching and burning of Negroes amid horrors of indescribable atrocity, has become a fixed American institution. The race sere, and only Christ in Heaven weeps. Don't pay $60.00 to $75.00 for a funeral when you can have the same for $30.00. This black broadcloth casket, as illustrated, or a white casket, silk lined and silk and silver handles, hearse and one carriage, and everything necessary to complete a first-class funeral for $30.00. No extra charges for anything. We save you proportionately on all caskets and entire funeral pieces. Our hearse is purchased with a paraphernalia the finest in the city. Be convinced by visiting our establishment at any time. Silk lined, black broadcloth or white couch caskets $60.00. We are prepared to take charge of Catholic as well as Protestant funerals There is no other source of help but God and you. The white race through which we have been raised is bivicarious task was practically completed when it developed you. You must do the rest. Our gratitude can never repay the debt. They smoke for us, when our envoys are sent to us, when we were speechless. But now our faculties are unloaded; we must stand on our own footing. The greatest gratitude that the beneficiary can show to the benefactor is out his benefaction. True, we are not yet able to cut loose wholly from the benevolent assistance; we still need some assistance to furnishings from the Egyptians. But the great outstanding fact remains, the task of race statesmanship and reclamation is not primarily the white man's burden, but primarily you will depend its success or failure. 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Every Negro in America should be taught daily, with his face turned toward the light, to the Lord, "Lord, I believe; help Thou my unbelief." Breaking Off, Thin or Falling Out? Have you Tetter Eczema ? Does your Scalp Itch ? Have you More than a Normal Amount of Dandruff ? Through courage, expressed in the active as well as in the passive voice, courteous and courteous you induce, you must so assert and exert your desire that you will not only believe in yourselves, but the rest of the world will be compared to belong in you. Then, and then, you will well be able to If so write for MME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER which Postively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling out and Starts it at once to Growing. These Remedies are Manufactured only by THE WALKER MFG. CO. 638 N. WEST ST. INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Such is the mark and the high calling to the people are called. May you rise to the level of it. 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WEINSTEIN, Prop. Fancy Native Meats and Fine Groceries Phone Aldine 1774 88-40 W. 35th St. Chicago, Ill The Right Place for Fine Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry. Prices Right, Quality con- gidered. The Right Place for Fine Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry, Prices Right. Quality considered. C. L. LANDE Reliable Jeweler and Optician 3518 State St. Chicago, Ill., Tel Douglas 4474. Artistic Engraving free. Eyes tested free. Old Jewelry Made like new Watch. Repairing My Specialty EDUCATIONAL ETCHINGS. Compiled by Mrs. Grace Lucas Thompson, Washington, D. C. Miss Bessie Brewington, a colored girl, has been appointed as a teacher in the public schools of Los Angeles, Cal. * * * A young Japanese has applied for admission to Fisk University. President George M. Gates, not being sure of the eligibility of the proposed student to attend a Negro school, has taken the matter under advisement pending an examination of the law. * * * Through the clever diplomacy of President J. B. Dudley, peace has been restored between the students and the faculty at the Greensboro (N. C.) A. and M. College. A current item in a leading educational journal says: "Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute has a larger income than Johns Hopkins University and as large as many other prominent schools of the North." Not only is the promotion of education among the colored children of the rural districts a burning question, but it is beginning to be more and more a subject of discussion with reference to the white young men and women, especially of the South. Notice has been given that mass meetings to agitate the problem are to be held in all of the large cities of the South. The Agricultural Short Course, given by Hampton Institute, began January 3, and runs until February 1. The Negro Farmers' Conference commencements January 31 and closes February 1. The attendance promises to --- be large at these useful sessions. R. R. Clark is in charge off the agricultural short course, in connection with C. K. Graham, director of the agricultural department of the institute. * * * Dr. J. E. Shepard, founder and president of the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., announces that he has secured the services of the experienced Charles Alexander. Boston's well-known lecturer and writer, as a special agent for his school. Mr. Alexander will travel and lecture in the interest of the great Shepard enterprise at Durham, devoting his entire time to the work. Mr. Alexander is a valuable acquisition to the institution. * * * Howard University is working vigorously on its $25,000 gymnasium project, through its alumni association. President Thirkield believes in building the physical as well as the intellectual man. Prof. H, T. Kealing, president of the Western University at Quindaro, Kan., is the new member of the Jeanes Fund Board, succeeding the late Bishop Grant. He is also an ordained minister of the gospel and entitled to be called "Rev." Dr. Booker T. Washington announces that Dr. Kealing is now the "orator of the Jeanes Fund Board." * * * One of the brightest and most promising young men on the staff of the Hampton Institute is Mr. W. H. Harrison, a clever news writer, a faithful executive officer and an expert stenograhper. Mr. Harrison is a tireless worker and will be heard of in the literary world. President W. S. Scarborough is bringing Wilberforce University to the front. New features are being constantly added to the curriculum, and new buildings in prospect. The girls' dormitory, toward which Andrew Carnegie gave $17,500, provided a like sum is raised by the school, is now assured. President Scarborough, speaking as an observer of the trend of things, rather than as a politician, says "Ohio is for Taft against Harmon or anyone else who may be nominated by the Democracy." *** Noah D. Thompson, who has been doing some constructive work at Tuskegee Institute for the past two years as assistant to Secretary Scott and Treasurer Logan, has been compelled to suspend his laborers there on account of ill health. Accompanied by his newly-wedded wife, (nee Miss Eloise A. Bibb), Mr. Thompson has gone to California for the winter. For many years Mr. Thompson was connected in a responsible capacity with the Chicago office of the United States Express Company. * * * The Ministerial Conference at the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., bids fair to be one of the "big events" of 1912. It will open July 6, and already Dr. J. E. Shepard has received responses from enough of the leading clergy of the country to guarantee the success of the meeting. The visitors are to be the guests of the school for the week, absolutely without cost of any kind. *** Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, president and founder of the Industrial Collegiate Institute at Booker, N. C., three miles from Newbern, has had plans drawn for three new buildings, to cost $15,000 each. They will be used for class rooms and dormitories, and will add materially to the efficiency of the school, which is now cramped for want of space. The plans were drawn by a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, Dr. Weeks is now engaged in an active canvass for the funds necessary to erect the buildings, and is meeting with gratifying success. The plant at Booker comprises 1,000 acres of good land, much of it wooded, and is now valued at $50,000. * * * * As a result of the agitation for a closer and more sympathetic relation between the parents, teachers and students in all classes of schools, "Home and School Associations," to emphasize this spirit are cropping up in every city in the land, and much good is growing out of them. RACE GLEANINGS. The Public Ledger is making an effective appeal to the citizens of Philadelphia for the support of the Frederick Douglass hospital of that city. It appears that that excellent institution is in a bad way financially. The white citizens have responded through the influence of the Ledger, which is a publication by white people. The colored people have also responded, and from all indications the hospital will continue its useful career. * * * Dolliver Baxter, a Negro, aged 113 years, died at Elkins, Va., December 29. ** The colored members on the board of the Jeanes Fund are Dr. Booker T. Washington, Hon. J. C. Napier, Register of the Treasury; Maj. R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute; Hon. R. L. Smith, of Waco, Tex., and Prof. H. T. Kealing. Prof. H. T. Kealing, of Quindaro University, succeeded the late Bishop Abraham Grant. * * * * Negro Republicans of New Jersey recently met at Trenton and indorsed Mr. Taft for President. At a reception recently tendered Bishop Walters at Washington, D. C., a loving cup was presented him for his services to his race and country. * * * * John Mitchell, Jr., president of the Mechanics' Savings Bank, of Richmond, Va., was the only colored man to attend the American Bankers' Association as a delegate at the New Orleans meeting. The court at Muskegee, Okla., is making inquiry concerning the death of two Negro children who owned oil lands worth $250,000. One white man has been convicted so far. * * * Concerning the colored regiment of New York a complete muster of the Provisional Regiment is being prepared by Col. Fillmore and his staff this week and was to be forwarded to Governor Dix on Christmas Day, with a petition that the regiment be accepted as a part of the National Guard of New York. It is within the power of the governor to add to the National Guard of the State at any time, according to Col. Fillmore. In case the regiment as presented to the Governor is not accepted, a bill in course of preparation will be introduced simultaneously in the Senate and Assembly providing for the regiment. The white population in Indiana increased 7.3 per cent, between 1900 and 1910, while the Negro population increased 4.08 per cent. There are at present (or were in 1910) 2,640,033 whites in Indiana, as compared with 2,458,502 in 1900. Of the white people in the State, 350,747 are of foreign parentage and 2,130,168 of native parentage. The foreign white people in the State number 159,118, as against 141,861 in 1900. During the ten-year period the white population increased 181,531. The total Negro population of the State in 1910 was 60,280, as against 57,505 in 1900. This was an increase of 2,775 in ten years. The census bureau found in the State 563 persons who could not be listed as whites or Negroes, as against 455 of this class in 1900. One interesting fact brought out by the statistics is that in 1910 there were 13,700 fewer persons who were born of foreign parents than in 1909. This indicates that Indiana is not catching much of the tide of foreign immigration. Among those present at the dinner recently given Dr. Booker T. Washington in Washington, D. C., were: Hon. John C. Napier, Major R. R. Moton of Hampton; Robert L. Smith, of Texas; Prof. H. T. Kealing, of Kansas; Prof. E. C. Williams, Dr. M. O. Dumas, Dr. J. R. Wilder, Dr. W. A. Warfield, Hon. James W. Johnson, of New York; Hon. Chas W. Anderson, of New York; Wilford Smith of New York; Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Robert J. Harlan, W. Calvin Chase, Dr. Samuel G. Elbert, of Wilmington, Del. Dr. John R. Franis, Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. R. C. Bruce, Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback, Wyatt Archer, Dr. A. S. Gray, Hon. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Hon. Cyrus Field Adams, Lieut. T. R. Clark, Dr. Geo. W. Cabaniss, Prof. George W. Cook, Dr. W. C. McNeill, Hon. John C. Dancy, Dr. E. D. Williston, Dr. A. M. Curtis, Hon. Whitefield McKinlay, Prof L. B. Moore, Ocea Taylor, George Harris, of New York; Hon. James A. Cobb, Capt. Walter Cohen, of New Orleans; Judge Robert H. Terrell, Hon. Ralph W. Tyrler, Prof W. Bruce Evans, H. C. Tyson, Hon. William H. Lewis, Prof W. J. Hale, of Tennessee; Fred R. Moore, of New York; Prof. A. T. Glenn and Prof. Ernest Just. BLUEFIELD W. VA. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN. The social season was ushered in by many beautiful parties and dances during the Christmas holidays. One of the prettiest and most largely attended was given by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. H. Crockett, of 424 Jones street, in honor of Miss Merry Perry, a charming social favorite from Columbus, O. There were many out-of-town guests and the evening was most enjoyably spent, the guests being Miss Marry Perry, Columbus, O.; Miss Lillian Welsh, Boonville, Va.; Miss Nella Welsh, Cincinnati, O.; Miss Minnie Sargunt, Miss Rosa Sargunt, Grahm, W. Va.; Mr. Chas. McEwan, Cincinnati, O.; Mr. Rufus Wilson, Keystone, Va.; Mr. Ullysses H. Pool, Louisville, Ky.; Mr. Frank T. Bumann, Lexington, Ky.; Mr. Henry Clayton, Louisville, Ky.; Mr. James Townsend, New York; Miss Blanche Howard, Miss Argatha Rottah, Miss Eula Adams, Miss Ethel Welsh, Miss Annie Rotan, Miss Blanche Adams, Miss Clara Sunkaford, Dr. Abel M. Perry, Messrs. JP, Ed. Campbell, Claude Kingslow, Joseph Whiteside, Samuel Thompson, Thomas Anthony, Roy Smith, Fred Johnson....The Imperial Hotel has changed management. Mr. David Williams has now full charge of this beautiful hostelry, it being one of the finest Negro establishments of its kind in America....Dr. W. H. Cobbs, of Cobb's pharmacy, is wearing a broad smile these days, business is fine and Dr. Wm. Mayo is delivering the goods....Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Washington, D. C., and Dr. Ewards, of this city, performed several operations during the week....Dr. Block, the untiring and eloquent pastor of Scott's Street Baptist church, delivered a very able address for the Y. M. C. A. at the Raleigh Street A. M. E. church. The occasion was the launching of a campaign to raise $1,000. CAPE MAY. N. J. Special to THE FREEMAN: Guests of the Hotel Dale, who spent the holidays and enjoyed the Christmas tree there are: Mr. and Mrs. Simmons, Philadelphia, Pa.; Chas. E. King and wife, Chester, Pa.; Dr. Lucy E. Moten, Washington, D. C.; Mr. C. Simmons, Tuckahoe, N. Y.; Mr. S. Bythweed, architect, Downingtown, Pa.; Mr. James Gordon, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. A. Y. Allen and wife, Trenton, N. J. The Freeman is on sale in East St. Louis, Ill., at the Tennessee barber shop. E. E. Barnes, proprietor. Williams' Shaving Soap yields a rich, cream- like lather. THE J. B. 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It is said that the activity of the robbers in this city caused the shaking up of the police force. Now say the robbers are good for nothing. Jack Johnson seems rather fixed in his price for fighting. $30,000 is a whole lot of money. Of course, if he can get it—go right on. But at that don't forget that it is a whole lot of money. Governor Woodrow Wilson maintains his spendid lead for president on the Democratic ticket. Nothing assures him so much of his advantage as the combined effort to beat him. Perhaps he is too much of a Republican, just as was said of Grover Cleveland. W. W. Franklin, a colored mail carrier at Paris, Texas, started upon his route Wednesday. He went to several white people who refused to take their mail from him, and returned to the office with his mail pouch half filled with mail and resigned. The only eligible on the list is another Negro who started on the same route Thursday—The Dallas (Texas) Express. And what happened to him? The Walker theatre management can afford to congratulate itself on its splendid opening crowd. The theatre is a credit. It is a beautiful assembly room, looking more like that than a theatre of the well known types. The enterprise means very much from the standpoint of industry. It should be encouraged. The management will also have its part to perform. Col. Wm. R. Holloway who died last Monday was one of the active citizens of a generation or so ago. He is essential of the old war school; his life and activities were associated with those of the period. Governor Morton was his friend. Mr. Holloway was an advisor to the Governor, his right hand man and confidant. He was a staunch Republican, fighting hard in the campaigns, defending attention by his excellent service and finally rewards. The death of Alfred Tennyson Dickens son of the celebrated novelist, caused saddened feelings in this city in view of his recent visit here. The citizens showed the greatest appreciation for the father through his son. His death is much regretted, knowing the pleasant hours he spent here talking to teachers and others of his distinguished father. Mr Dickens died in New York January 2. He was named after Alfred Tennyson the well known laureate poet of England. The United States will watch carefully the career of Daniel Howard, President of Liberia. It will not be resented, this vigilance. The Liberians expect it, feeling to be at least a foster child of the nation, and entitled to some consideration. In our opinion the little republic will now come up. There is no reason it should not come up. The climate has proven agreeable, the soil fertile. The mountains are filled with ore; the forests are filled with timber; the jungles are filled with game. What's holding Liberia back? The Independent of Atlanta, Ga., commenting on the numerous burning of negro lodge halls in that section says that while it has no means of knowing who does the devilment, it thinks it due to quarrels arising in the lodge rooms and which are not settled but carried out in feuds, ending in the disasters spoken of. It is a fearful accusation and awfully damaging if untrue. If true, it is still more fearful, meaning the beginning of a race war of reprisal and destruction within the race. We hope that good common sense will prevail, and thus nip in the bud a prospective war of the kind. We must do things; must eternally be doing things that count if we expect to win in appreciation. The Japanese are a splendid example of a people of the kind, who have won by doing things. They do not advertise much about what they are going to do. It rather seems to be the policy to keep it dark until it is done. The Negroes are great at mapping out things, spreading it on, and of course, the consequence is, poor performance. Say nothing—saw wood is the admonition of the wisdom of the ages. Let your light shine. This light is one's good works and not his gib tongue. Lord help us to get right! Captain Charles Young, stationed at Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming, has been ordered to report to Washington for assignment for special duty in Liberia. This move means an active participation in the affairs of the Negro republic by the United States, and as it should be. That country has felt to be our offspring, it has come to us time and time again with outstretched arms asking protection. We have repeatedly refused until within the past year or so, when its burdens became unbearable. We take it that Captain Young will not only help to guard our country's interest in Liberit, but that he will reorganize the army, making it an engine of formidability, rather than the sickly laughing stock it is reported to be. The natives must be awed into respectability and obedience. The halter of authority must be laid on; it will not be done by men armed with clubs and stones. Neighboring countries should also feel that Liberia has rights that they are bound to respect, even if it requires the last argument of kings—the deep throated ordnance of war. J. Thomas Newsome, general counsel of the True Reformers organization for existence has thrown it greatly in the lime light. To be the chief counsel at such at time meant woes for Mr. Newsome. He says: "If I were seen on the streets in conversation with an indicted official the rumor at once went the rounds that I had cold out. If I owned a man in Richmond one dollar which I sometimes had to borrow because my business had almost gone to wreck at home by reason of my attention to the work of the True Reformers, it immediately became the subject of public gossip. If I stopped at a hotel and mingled with the prominent men whom I might meet there, I was chided and admonished to be a little more circumspect. When a receivership was applied for to take charge of the affairs of the organization, it was published far and wide that the action was instigated by me, because one of the lawyers in the case was at one time my partner." Mr. Newsome should have concluded that he was getting to be somebody and stuck to his job. They don't run around hounding nobody—never did, and never will. A NEW BOOK. My Larger Education. By Booker T Washington. Doubleday, Page & Co. Garden City, New York. $1.50. DR. STANSFIELD AT Y. M. C. A. The audience that greeted Rev. Dr. Stansfield last Sunday afternoon, at the Colored Y. M. C. A. meeting was large, enthusiastic and appreciative. It is not often the privilege of speakers to address more attentive audiences. The reverend gentleman, who, by the way, is one of the leading white preachers of Indianapolis, was very much impressed with the fine body of men before him. He spoke of them as being different, changed since the last time he had met them, speaking of this growth, and as it should be—evidence of Christian life and truth having play in their lives. "You are promising looking men, bright men, a grand body of men, and who do right in holding the Y. M. C. A. an opportunity," he said. Dr. Stansfield spoke on "Emancipation," dealing with the Abraham Lincoln incident in American affairs. He would have the emancipation spirit THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER manifested in the individual life and the Christian life, making man what he was foreordained to be. The speaker paid a fine tribute of praise to the Negro race for its accomplishments, its achievements since the utterance of the immortal document. He laid stress on the fact that while the thing was a political exigency, a political necessity, yet it had become a social, moral and religious uplift for all the world. Referring again to the wonderful progress made by the Negroes, he said that in England, his native country, progress was not made even by the half centuries; ages had been required for the making of great and noticeable changes among that people. Said he: "Never in the history of the English people has such progress been made." He had it that John Fiske said that the most remarkable thing about man was his improvability. It takes him a long time to develop. The cat, dog, horse, have all passed on, and man is yet in the making. He is the oak, not the cabbage, and, like the oak, when found in after years, will be doing duty as if of immortal endurance. The speaker said that it has taken a half century for many to understand that a man was liberated. "The divinest bit in all of the world is man"—a thing to grow, to speak, to think, to achieve. He deplored the accident of race standards. "I am not responsible because I am a white man," he said, insisting that the Negroes also were not responsible for the accident of birth. He would have nothing to do with that unjust measurement of individuals on which discrimination is based, and thinks very poorly of those who are prejudiced on account of the unjust measurement. Notwithstanding the fifty years of emancipation, he gave the Y. M. C. A. men to understand that it was not all sufficient. The proclamation gave all a fair, square chance in the race of life, but beyond this is the Christian race when the individual is at one with the man's best purpose and the God purpose of the individual's existence on earth. "Abraham Lincoln," said Dr. Stansfield, "without hesitation, or reservation was the greatest man of the Christian centuries." He said that nature had endowed him with the right proportion of those things that go to make up a great character. He could not trace the descent; he did not know that his forbears had those essentials that cropped out into his making; no one knew. They knew only what they saw—the sublimest mortal of all times. The doctor dwelt on the greatness of his one act aside from his virtues as a man and citizen. The civilized world is indebted to Mr. Lincoln. The political document proved a moral, religious and civil force, and men ever since have been swearing by it and coming up. He spoke of the Declaration of Independence wherein freedom was half proclaimed. This was eighty-five years ago, in 76 of the previous century having the fulfillment in 1862. The speaker made the point that Lincoln was true to the best of himself. He went South, on seeing what negroes endured. He said that if the opportunity came he would strike that thing hard; and it did come. He struck it hard. Referring again to the individual Emancipation, the speaker said that the work of Lincoln was not complete. The work is now. The negro race is on its own initiative. Every life and home must know the meaning of "the truth shall make you free." An emancipated individual—a straight, clean, honest, upright indicual. Place him anywhere, he will still be a man—he is emancipated!" "The great emancipator linked his life with great causes, human causes," the speaker said: "Link your life with some other life, bring to another and among others. When you do this you grow stronger, larger, tending more surely to the immortal." THE WALKER THEATER. A Brilliant Opening January 1—House Sold Out In a Jiffy—People Turned Away. The splendid new Walker Theater opened to the Indianapolis public last Monday evening, January 1. The auditorium is rather oddly constructed, but which really adds to its beauty, in that it is odd, unique. The numerous departments of the best known theaters of to-day are absent. The Walker Theater tends more toward simplicity. This simplicity seems to have been featured, giving the vast interior a temple-like appearance, with its ornaments here and there, making for a kind of magnificence that is very pleasing. Everything is bright, new and shining, proving the effort at comfort and some elegance. Long before the word was given, the beautiful lobby was jammed with a mass of people, who wanted to see what the new playhouse had in store for them. Finally the struggle for entrance was on, when the people acted as if Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries were on the inside. It is needless to say that in the confusion the unrehearsed ushers could not properly care for their end of the business. For once the reporters did not have to help out the attendance figures. There were as many present as one thought were present. What would be lacking was made up in the seeming. Conservative estimation, however, has it that not less than 2,000 were present. The management had every reason to feel gratified at the outpouring of the people, who showed that they are willing to do their part. Earl Walker, manager, is proud of his success, which doubtless will continue if he continues in putting shows of drawing quality before the people. The stage is well curtained. The big asbestos ascended, descended, and ascended again, as if conscious of nodding a welcome. The stage is not large, but well appointed—nothing appearing cheap or tawdry. The orchestra got busy, and the dream of the months was realized. The audience, yet surging like unwarmed bees, gathered some enthusiasm and expressed it. Everything was really theatrical, like making one feel as if he was somewhere. The bill presented is good as a whole—however, better in spots. Whatever the critics may think of it, no part of it was without admirers. The singing of Mrs. Lucretia Knox is the most notable number. She improves all the time. She is fairly an Indianapolis production, consequently was received with great enthusiasm. Her pure soprano of the molten notes won her more friends. Kid Love was the first entertainer. He does some talking and singing, which was well received. His piano playing is good. The Happy Comedy Four got off some good stunts, being good generally. They get lots of laughs. Williams and Stevenson do nice business, full of fun. Williams wins as a comedian, getting laughs whenever he chooses. Stevenson got 'em. Everybody thought he was a woman until he defted his wig. 'Twas cruel to do it. Leona Marshall is a well-known stage favorite. She is, as she sings, a "Beautiful Doll," who makes happy hits by singing to individuals in the audience. She is graceful in her movements, charming in her manners, and in all ways contributing to her success. Some would like to have had the doll for a Christmas present. The Pewee-Tolliver Company does some novelty turns which are only seen in the big time. Their performances are creditable. The roller skate dancing is very good. The lady member is a winner with that voice. Her high notes are appealingly beautiful. The bill for next week is a hummer; it should get the people. DALLAS. TEXAS. Patrons Praise The Freeman—Entertainments Galore—The Race Getting Better. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN. CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN We people in a high way celebrated the Emancipation Proclamation January 1, 1912, with an elaborate program. Addresses by Mr. J. M. Bynes and Prof. J. H. Mastin were the masterpieces for the occasion, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. Mastin. We were the guests they had the same at Orchard Knob A. M. E. Zion church under the auspices of the Business Mens League, and the program was very interesting....All the city was aglow with the Christmas present and the Sunday schools had Christmas trees, exquisite decorations, and for this Christmasmastide, and the Christmas season was made very attractive, interesting and entertaining to all of the people, as Santa Claus filled his mission to the satisfaction of no few and the little folks who were in attendance still....The St. James Baptist church had a church rally and raising $150.00 was quite a Christmas gift. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Mrs. Thomas Lonesome, Remous Duff, Parris Hall and Mrs. Gains Williams are improving...Mrs. Frank Curtis visited Lisbon instead of Salem as mentioned in the book. Mrs. Gains and Mrs. Jackson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mack McChillen during the holidays in Pittsburgh...Rev. and Mrs. Taylor held open house from 3 to 4 p.m. New Years dinner on Monday, January 1, 1912. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Saunders, Miss Bessie Lewis, Mrs. Boggess, Ralph Lewis, Miss Lucia Smith, Miss Berta Smith, Miss Bertha Smith, Mr. Charles Lewis, Mr. Walter Woods and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis. The evening was spent in game and music...Mrs. Robert Mackey is able to meet meetings Sunday evening. Mrs. held meetings Sunday evening. William Nelson is able to be out again. STARKVILLE MISS Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Sarah Wynn spent Christmas at the home of Lucinda Perry on Yeates street...Mrs. Willia E. Daily returned home after spending two weeks with her father, and she made a flying trip to Kasicask, Miss, on last week where he was called to attend the funeral of his aunt...Miss Henrietla Mills, of Greenwood, Miss, who was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lonzie Jones dural last week...Miss Henrietla Mills, of Greenwood, Miss, is the guest of Mrs. Dora Glenn on Gillespie street...Mr. Oscar Bell, of Little Rock, Ark, is spending last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spence Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Spence Bell...Mrs. Orla Stewart, who now lives in Little Rock, is spending the holidays with her father...The "Line" Zcell Docket is on a stock list this week. Our city school opens up January 1st, with a large enrollment of students...Hopkins hall is open at all times for fun and amusement located on the Hancock Saturday evening at Watson Grocery Co. 5 cents per copy, N. F. Daily, agent. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell "A SLAVES REVENGE," AT THE PEKIN. Motts' Pekin Theater opened its doors at midnight December 31, when the first performance of Mrs. George W. Lacey's farce-comedy, "A Slave's Revenge," ushered in the year 1973. Mrs. Lacey was an old-fashioned story of shaving time life, at times unique and quite well saturated with humor characteristic of racial life, just a simple, crude domestic story, void of aim or real construction, and a simple, almost slim. Some of the characters are written in two particular, Mrs. Lacey and George Hutchinson, whose work was not bad. Mrs. Lacey is not a great actress, but has stability of emotion for certain characters. Edward McCoo now dawns upon us in a new light. He is not only a good, conscientious actor, but has intelligence, magnetism and a commanding personality to help him through. His acting is excellent as the slave hero, and her scenes with Mr. McCoo were the best things in the play. One comedy part was well played by a man whose name was Douglass on the promenade. Mr. Payton and Mr. George Gannaway gave a pleasing scene and Albert Greham played two characters satisfactorily. George Madden as Cato was very cheerful withutchinson sang "Suanee River" effectively. Others in the cast were H. H. Bruce, Mary, Ida and Richardson and Wilson Johnson. Mrs. Lacey as a playwright is spasmodically promissory. Shelton Brook's at the New Grand. Shelton Brooks again headed the bill at the Grand with his funny stories. His song, "Impossible, was great. With Walt Disney, travesty opera singers, were real artists. The orchestra played their music well except the piano lead in "How Bowed Down"—crowded with Blanche Holt was exceedingly clever in "The Star Boarder." Dave Woods' animal actors were an adroit feature. The bettter Troupe opened the bill. Let's tell the bill was strong. Joe Deming in "The Traveling Man," was one of the funniest things of the season. He is assisted by Clarice Murry, William McCullough, and John Boyd, who comedy work and dancing were most excellent. Virginia Le Grande and company in its finest play, the finest scenic playlet ever seen in this house. The vapor and cloud fall was beautiful. The transformation scene, Romeo-like, but a little shy on clothes, made up for the weakness of the dialogue. The witch's love for a newspaper man was interesting and I jotted this passage down in shorthand. "And may the God of men be with me." Tim Moore and Wife at the Mono- gram The New Years crowds were very satisfactory, at this cosy, little house. isfactory at this cost. little house. Morton took Morrow on a hite week before last, not only returned this week as popular favorites, but had a new and highly entertaining sketch that was legitimate and clever. Morton attained in pale green. She was in good voice and played and sang new songs which brought forth much applause. The Ellyson Trio appeared for the first time at this house and their fine singing specialties were in high favor throughout. Allyn and Morton were held over for another week and easily made good in a new room. Owing to the absence of George Reeves, the prince of trap drummers, who was taken ill on New Years morning, Will Dorsey had his hands full in concluding a partly new orchestra on a busy day, but the music gave entire satisfaction. Three Novel Stas of Pictures at the Phoenix. There were three distinct types of players. There were three different years. Day, "The Cowboy Coward" treated of western life. "Some Mother-children," Day, "The Grand Old Flag," was a fan, and "The Grand Old Flag," was a A. OLIVER PERRY. Leader and Violinist. Motts Pekin Theatre. military play. Mrs. Patton sang "Good Old U. S. A." Oliver Perry, who has been leader of the orchestra at Motts' Pekin Theater on and off for over seven years, is a good friend of music on the violin. He had formerly toured the country with Meharras' Minstrels and also with Walter L. Mains' Circus. Personally he enjoys a pleasing disposition and has a large number of friends in the Windy City. Thomas and Ward were at the Apollo last week. Billy McCarver has engaged Leon Diggs, the tenor, for a straight man. The team will be known as McCarver and Diggs. Mrs. McCarver, it is understood, will take a much-needed rest. Lizzie Wallace, who has been very ill for the past two weeks, has quite recovered. Rumor has it that Miss Wallace and Kinky Dinky will be seen in a new sketch at an early date. Fiddler and Shelton have taken a two weeks' vacation during the holidays. Harry Fiddler remained in Chicago with his wife and Ruby Shelton ran over to Indianapolis to visit his folks. Sam H. M. Davis, of Davis and Walker, had a mishap and broke his toe at Erie, Pa. two weeks ago and had to turn to his home in Chicago. His many friends will no doubt be delighted to note that he is all right again and ready for the trip he has left for Omaha, Neb., where he will open—booked over the Gus Sun time. Miss Mabel Gant was a feature on the bill at Howard Theater, Washington, D. C. Christmas week, with a male partner as a business partner. Miss Gant, who was pictured in Christmas issue, is a dashing coubette, who is very clever. Pinkie and Walker were on the same bill. The Prince House, under the management of J. Morgan Prince, the actor is now open and he is prepared to offer first-class accommodations for actors by the day, week or month. Arthur Maxwell, the bicyclist, and R. J. Marine have opened a pool room at 2351 South State street. Mr. Maxwell is filling engagements in the city and will continue to appear in vaudeville as usual. The funeral of the late Eugene King, of King and Bailey, took place on December 4 at Copenhagen, Denmark. The funeral took nine days pending a decision as to which Gene belonged, should bury the body there or send it to America, a zinc coffin having been made to ship the body, which was long letter received by Mrs. Fred Carey, a long letter received by Amine King, states that her husband died a second hemorrhage. He had prayed hard to get well, but realizing the end was too much suffering, he prayed to die. The coffin was found, the women. The body, which was laid out by Amine King, looked sweet and natural, Mrs. King, who is heartbroken, on a recent visit strewed cedar and flowers on Eugene's body. It is said to be mournfully dejected. Prominent appearances in London was at the Hipodrome, April 10, 1911. Semour Hicks headed the bill and King and Bailey were taken to the funeral. Gene King having written Richard Jackson and I of their success at that time. ARGUMENTS IN THE MOTTS' ESTATE CLOSED. Rosa Motts Broady Dunkin Dies in the Meantime. The final argument following the hearings in the Motts estate litigation practically closed on Saturday, December 30. Judge Chas S. Cuttage again presided over the hearings were all of an explanatory nature, high authority Wilson's argument was well enough versed, but scarcely revealed anything. Mr. Bastrop, of Bastrop & O'Neill, dwelt upon the uncertainty of Mrs. Jackson's hearing had said was not so important; but Bastrop drew a narrative specifically to show that Mrs. Jackson was not competent. J. Gray Lucas, after riddling Dan Jackson's bullets, proceeded to read the testimony of three witnesses, daughter of Thomas C. Motts' first wife. He also gave evidence by reading of law in the legitimacy of the marriage of a free man to a slave, which proved to be the strongest points in the Jackson faction's strongest contest in the helpless contest at some future date. The involvement of the Pekin Theater will remain the same until after the decision. The suit of Fred Motts against Miss Lindsay is next to come up wherein she must give evidence that he deemed to her by her half-brother, Robert T. Motts as mistress of his late residence. Rosa Motts Broady Durkin, postmumous child of Kate Motts, and fourth heir in contest for her mother's share in the motts estate had suddenly of a cancer at the initial December 12, and was buried at the home of her husband at Springfield, Ohio. ADDED LAURELS FOR SHERMAN DUDLEY. Well Pleased With Smart Set at St. Louis, Mo. At St. Louis, Mo., during the week of December 26, S. H. Dudley and the Smart SCI company in "Dr. eBans From the News," which only were the newspapers enthusiastic in their praise of the great players, but individuals of much prominence praised them. The following is a letter from Chief Fleet Officer True Reformers, which is a sample of the terms in which many of Mr. S. H. Dudley's admirers spoke of him there. Hon. S. H. Dudley, Cart Set Co. Worthy Brother—Please allow me to say that your show is fine and the people are well pleased with it. And we wish you much success in your work and your work. The world today wants men for the highest position who can successfully conduct affairs. He is the spirit of the Smart Set Co., with Hon. S. H. Dudley as leader. We recognize your great ability and the eminent fitness you have for the particular responsibility that is on you. With best wishes, Floyd Ross, (Cheif) Vice President Real Reformers New Rupture Cure Don't Wear a Truss Brooks' Appliance discovery. Wonder obnoxious springs Automatic Air C Hubs and air part together as ye a broken limb. No No limphol. No lie able, cheap. Sent Pat. Sept. No C.E. BROOKS 135 Building, Marshall. Brooks' Appliance. New discovery. Wonderful. No obnoxious spirit. No athleticism. Cushions Binds and draws the broken part* together as you would a broken limb. No salves. No pain relievers. Not able, cheap. Sent on trial. Pat. 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A handsome solid barrette free with every purchase of one dollar or over. 32 Union Square Natt & Co., New York City The Stage Review Avery and Hart at the Bronx theater, New York, this week. Prof. A. Barclay, magician, at the New Howard theater, Washington, D. C. Fiddler and Shelton will play at the Orpheum Theater, Duluth, Minn., next week. day for New York City, to open in New York, this being their first appearance in the East. They will certainly repeat their former success. The Ruby theater, formerly under the management of Billy King, has been purchased by a syndicate and will be under the management of Leah C. The Six Gum Drops with Dawson and Somers, at the Crescent theater, New York, this week. The opening of the Walker Theater, Indianapolis, was a bloomin' success January 1, 1912. Tim Owley and his bunch are still doing business at the old stand, the Crown Garden, Indianapolis. Harry Brown is rehearsing for pantomime in Dublin, Ireland. He holds a contract for six weeks at Queens. Billy E. Jones is scoring a big success with the song hit, "Want a Girl," at the Lincoln theater, Washington, D. C. Johnson and Watts at Lowes Seventh Avenue theater last week, and the American music hall, New York City, this week. Sam Lucas, this week at the Grand Opera House, Cleveland, O. He is making a good impression at the different theaters. The Dudleys are still putting it on here in Chicago. Will take in the Ellis Imperial and Empress, finishing up on January 20th. The Chicago Trio, new act, composed of three members of the Five Llicorice Sticks, opened at the Lincoln theater, New York, and won a good hand. The Royal Entertaining Trio, after appearing for two years at Roman's cafe, London, Eng., have received a contract for another two years. Miss India B. Allen, the charming soubrette and versatile artist, after several weeks illness, is able to resume her work at the Globe theater, Norfolk, Va. Hunter and Chappelle are scoring a success through Canada. The papers are commenting at length on the cleverness of the two boys from New York. Thornton and Long, who have been resting up during the holidays at Washington, D.C., will open some time in January, perhaps the week of the 5th, at Wilmington, Del. S. G. Elliott and G. I. DesVerney have shared a very successful season with the Great Andes and are located at 76 Dorset street, Montgomery, Ala., until January 10. Jeff DeMount and Gribble at the Howard theater, Washington, D.C., last week, scored their usual success. This is a very clever team, and a feature on any bill on the big time. LeRoy Bradshaw, trap drummer at the Pekin theater, Chicago, Ill., is the happy father of a bouncing girl. Mrs. Gertrude Bradshaw and Baby Ruby are reported to be doing very nicely. Nothing cheap about the new theater. Make it a go. Two theaters is all right for 35,000 people. Keep them up. It means good employment for many. Make it a matter of business. Mr. Henry Creamer, the composer, of New York City, has put an act in vaudeville, called Creamers Chocolates, which opened last week at the Crescent theater, New York, and made good. Harry Brooks, the black face comedian, is having great success now touring the theater. Opened at Rockland theater, 4th for three days at Rockland, Me. The Rainey Trio have just closed a two weeks engagement in New York at the Lincoln Theater and have opened for an indefinite period at the Southern Theater in Willington, N. C., where the act is going big. The Brook-Smith Stock Company, after filling successfully a long engagement at the Lincoln Barter Theater, has gone to Louis. The company will play a return engagement in Indianapolis at an early date. W. S. Jenkins, of Downey & Wheeler's Circus, having charge of the band and minstrels with that show season of 1911-1912, regards to the Clarks, Gene and Joe. At present cornetist at Dixie Theater, Charlotte, N. C. The celebrated Leon Long, magician and ventriloquist, after spending the holidays with his parents in Jacksonville Fla., leaves for Florida or week of Jan. 28. At Bowery week, 8 Dixie Theatre Tampa Fla. January 22. The North Carolina Quartette, better known as the North Carolina Spiders is singer of the quartette are Linze, soprano; James Nixon, tenor; Ernest Brown, baritone; Paul Taylor, bass. At Wilmington, N. C. At the Southern Theatre Wilmington, N. C. Susie Davis a dainty little soubret, singing and dancing; Bishop Brown, singing and dancing; the Nelson sisters, singing and talking; Happy Rainey a good instructor; Rainey and Rainey; A howling success in general. Miss Russell, of the team of Porter and Russell, has just closed a successful three weeks engagement at the Dixie theater, Charlotte, N. C., and will open at the Lyrical theater, Wilmington, N. C., for three weeks. Would like very much to hear from Miss Leia B. Mitchell. Martin and Motely have just closed a successful two weeks' engagement at the Alta theater. They are stopping Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor. Our best place in town to stop. Performers kindly call and see place, 3043 Central avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. Frank Kai starts on the W. V. M. A. time, Thursday 4 Academy, Chicago; 8, Palace, Chicago; 11, Holland, Mich.; week of 15, Gary and Michigan city, ind.; week of 22, Lincoln and Freeport; ill.; week of 29, Iowa City and Muscatine, Ia.; Feb. 5, Ames and Fort Dodge, Ia. Mr. Ivy Hubbard, writing from Birmingham, Ala., says: 'I am still laying off resting. For the benefit of perform there is no theater here; only a tent; so I can be known. There is a good field for one, and there has been one some time ago, but not many. Give my regards to all performers on and off." Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kersands, at Dallas, Tex., send regards to all friends in and out of the profession. S. A. Austin is producing at the Grand. H. R. Dixon is on the strangeranger. Others are smiles. Others are connected with the Grand seen at home on or off the stage. They are making the right kind of an impression pith the public. Sandifer and Gant, two clever boys from the West, scored one of the biggest hits seen at the Howard theater, Washington, in. In a long time in fact the act was a scream from start to finish. The Washingtonians certainly appreciate the work of this clever team. They stop the show at every performance, which is going on for this team. The left, Washington Sun- day for New York City, to open in New York, this being their first appearance in the East. They will certainly repeat their former success. The Ruby theater, formerly under the management of Billy King, has been purchased by a syndicate and will be under the management of D. Clark, Jr. The house is to undergo remodeling will be made a ten-thousand dollar theater. The opening will be about the first week of February. The house will play one of the best colored acts, playing five and six acts each week. Clever Billy Young has finished successful engagements recently: Rainer Club, Seattle, Wash.; Athletic Club, Seattle, Wash.; Pastime Theatre, Mt. Vernon, Wash.; Rose Theatre, Everett, Wash. Engagement last week at the Kuhshan Theatre here, opened in Tacoma, Wash. am 1st for one time at the Princess theatre, with other time to follow. Eugene Heilman, a magician, ventriloquist and illusionist of ability and reputation, formerly of Washington, D.C. but now living at Atlantic City, preparing an entirely new act for season. The new act will consist of original ideas and original wizard illusion sketch, entitled "The Sherif, Fowl and Enchanted Ghost," which will no doubt be a big feature of this season. The plays on full stage with a flashy setting and a good line of talk. This act will be a big feature on the big time, booking now being arranged to that effect. Hellman is fond of Christmas and New Years at his home in Washington. Happy New Year to all friends. LOWERY & MORGAN'S MIGHTY MINSTRELS. The mighty minstrels opened with a matinee at the new Majestic theater in Nashville. Tenn. Christmas day to turn around away during the evening performance, notwithstanding the fact that the house isn't equipped and ready to play a first-class company. Inclement weather caused a slight decrease in business. Mr. Johnson, the acting manager, who has an undertaking establishment, certainly understands his business. The theater has a new field for vaudevillians. Mr. Johnson was very lenient with the minstrels and furnished hacks and tallyho for the daily parades. The house will not be open for theatrical performances February 15. The members of the mighty minstrels are well and happy. There's no gloom at all but everything is joy—yes! bliss unspeakable. It is a joy to be in the theater of this kind where eminence is unknown and the word jealousy being obsolete. And where is the hatchet and hammer. Really it must be buried, be beaten or lit by some antique minstrel stone—more anon. "DANIEL BOONE ON THE TRAIL." Avenue Theater, Louisville, Ky., Week of January 7. of Kentucky, who have reared a monument to his memory in the city of Prunenkort; all of these events are thrilling and exciting. Boone stirring frontier melodrama "Daniel Boone on the Trail," which will be next week's attraction at the Avenue theatrical complex. Boone's captain are vividly depicted by a company which embraces hunters and trappers. Sioux Indians from one of Uncle Sam's reservations under the leadership of the underdog;gabe Siberg, a live which attack Boone's cabin at night; bears and huge trailing dogs. Daniel Boone has one of the greatest colored characters in any play. There will be a daily matinee. DISSOLUTION Of L. D. Joel, Theatrical King, and C P. Bailey, Moving Picture Prince, of Atlanta, Ga. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER his sole ownership of the Central theater and the J. B. theater, he remains the secretary and booking agent for the theater of the Circuit. On, you Theatrical 'King,' WE WANT YOUR ATTENTION, PERFORMERS! It does not matter where you go or what town you change to and how often you may change. The-Freeman management team will reach you each Saturday on time for $1.00 in advance for a whole year. This reduced rate will only last during the month of January, after which the price will go up. The regular rate for $1.50 the year. Write us. The new bill which opened at the rotten Garden Monday night, meets popular approval and please a big audience. Every act on the bill is borne by the public. Owley is establishing an enviable reputation in producing short plylets and giving the patrons THE FAMILY OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN WILSON AND DAVIS, CROWN GARDEN what they want, maintaining the same high-class exploits. The first of the evening to assist in the festivities was Wilson and Davis Trio, in the "School Boy and the Teacher." Mr. Wilson made a very funny, school boy, giving his teacher a great deal of trouble in a very laughable way. Mr. Wilson's song and dance number was a hit, as he is a clever soft shoe THE MONKEY MAN BABY F. SEALS, CROWN GARDEN. dancer. Miss Davis, as a school marm, was also clever. As a whole this act made good from start to finish. An act whose name did not appear on the program did a monologue that was a scream. Then on came Seals and Fisher, the laugh promoters. Well, everything they would say would bring a laugh. This act was of a travasty nature. Mr. Seals, as a daunty, cute little soubrette, as Fisher, the daunty, cute little soubrette, as actress. The act bore the title of "Rehearsing His Part". This act is one best of the many acts that was well received. Such pots as the Seals THE DANCE OF THE WESTERN WESTERN WESTERN BABY FLOYD FISHER, CROWN GARDEN. and Fisher kind are what the public wants. He is different in every way. Mr. Domo is a man. "Man," was another hit of the evening. From the time he stuck his good-looking face from behind the tormentors in "one." The auctioneer, with someones else singing both of old and new songs, played his singing was easy and apparently without an effort. He closed his act with a song, "In Hell for Twenty Minutes" is one of the funniest acts or playlets ever seen at the rown Garden. It has a moral lesson. "In Hell for Twenty Minutes" is this act the audience is given a chance to see some real acting from the sublime to the ridiculous, making the audience convulse themselves in laughter. Mr. Al Boyd as the Devil, is one of the best character artists we have ever seen. His work is often a bit of a mystery, Bochey, learns one a lesson. Miss aro Bowlby, Imp, did well. Mr. Wilson as Bill Jones, looked the part as well as acted a real A AL. BOYD, CROWN GARDEN. drunkard. Manager Tim E. Owsley produced the fun as a comedian. Every one knows his ability. This playlet was also staged with him. This show as Manager Tim Owsley is giving the public, the Crown Garden will be among the first, and with the last in the field of amusement in Indianapolis. All I can say is some show at the Crown Garden this week, in the same way. By K. C. E. THE FREEMAN IN LOUISVILLE. The Indianapolis Freeman is on sale at the following places: P. C. Martin's, 100 W. 12th Street, Shop, Ninth, near Walnut; Jno., Cousins' Green, near First Street; Young's Barber Shop, near Walnut; Clendenington's Barber Shop, Douglas Building, Eighth and Walnut streets; People's Drug Store, Twelfth and Chestnut Building, Eighth and Gan's, 3611 Orleans avenue, Parkland Brown, B. C. Bryant, W. C. Brown, Dave The Balleys Cross, Tom Childs, W. H. Cross, Brite Carter, T. J. Carter, Paul. Davis, Sam. Dudley, E. B. English, Ed. Holmes, Jas. L. Hogermann, J. A. Hicks, E. J. Jordon, Joe King, Billy. May, Thos. Moore, Alonzo. McCannon, J. H. Peat, E. F. Reeves, Jesse. Reed, Prof. Ed. Sherwood, W. M. Shannon, J. E. Spyglass, J. Elmer. Swetman, George. Thomas, W. A. Taylor, Geo. Timmons, Dick Wilson, Geo. Wallburg, W. H. Wolfscale, Geo. Wise, Hen. Ladies' List. Bright, Miss Gussei. Fairfax, Miss Mabel Gant, Mable. Mime, La Belle Glem. Grundy, Maude. Hicks, Miss E. Anne Hilda, Madam Hayes, Miss Ella. James Sisters. Michael's, Mrs. Le- vant Nicholas, Miss Ray Oliver, Bessie. Ramsey, Miss A. Smith, Miss Augusta Jeopham Wright, Mrs. E. Wright, Miss E. H. Wright, Miss E. H. James Sisters. PROF. EPH WILLIAMS TROUBA DOURS - Daytona, Fla., Jan. 8, 9 When in Philadelphia, Pa., stop at MADAM DEMPSEY'S 1402 Naudain Street THE BLAKE EARL WALKER PROPRIETOR NEW Walker Theatre Week of January 8th Gilmore, Kinky & Gilmore The McCarvers Wallace & Cooper George Harris Fannie Wise May & May Motion Pictures --- Hastings, 10; Ormond, 11; New Smyrna, 12; Cocoa, 13. MIRCHE LOWERY'S MINSTRELS - Earlington, Ky. Jan. 8; Central City, 9; Princeton, 10. McCABE'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS—Larmar, M, Jan. 8; Appleton City, 8; Shelden, 10; Rich Hill, 11; Butler, 12; Archie, 13. S. H. LEYDEN IN "DR. BEANS FROM BOSTON—St. Joseph, Mo., 7 to 14; Oryx Lake, N. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY Boston Rouge, La. Jan. 9; Natchez, Mickey, Jicksburg, 11; Jackson 12; Meridian 12; KIMBEL AND MARTYNES U. T. CO PARK One Week, "The Matinees Monday, Wednes MATINEE DAILY. POPULAR PRICES MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. K. Grand Opera Halls VAN DYKE TRIO KARL EMMY'S PETS HASTINGS & WILSON Mr. Wallis Clay "SCRO Lovers of the ist will find most interesti 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY S Attention Actor Mallory Wish to call attention to all Perfor some great bargains in Diamon you want and we will send same for our large prop Rooster and Frog, in the East. Write us for inform Mallory 225 S. Main Street, Wanted For Thos. P. Kelley Colored talent in all lines of Mins and female. Singers, dancers, con sister teams and novelty acts, thos State all and very lowest salary. at once. Show never closes. Ado Thomas RK One Week, Commencing Monday. BILLY B. VAN, IN "The Lucky Hood" Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, DAILY. POPULAR PRICES. EVERYBODY GOES TO B. F. KEITH'S DAY Grand Opera House Next Week. Vaudeville est. KE TRIO JONES & MILY'S PETS LONEY & WILSON LOVERS of the English novelist will find delight in this most interesting creation. OTHER ALL LENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVEN ention Actors & Managers Mallory Brothers attention to all Performers and Managers, bargains in Diamonds of all kinds. We will send same for your approval. Weop Rooster and Frog, the ones we made the Write us for information. Mallory Brothers, Matinees Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday MATINEE DAILY. POPULAR PRICES. EVERYBODY GOES TO THE PARK. B. F. KEITH'S Grand Opera House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. MATINEE EVERY DAY VAN DYKE TRIO KARL EMMY'S PETS HASTINGS & WILSON Mr. Wallis Clark in Dickens' "SCROOGE" Lovers of the English novelist will find delight in this most interesting creation. JONES & DELEY LONEY HASKELL OTHER ALL STAR ACTS 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 50 Attention Actors & Managers Mallory Brothers Wish to call attention to all Performers and Managers, that we have some great bargains in *Dlamonds* of all kinds. Write us what you want and we will send same for your approval. We will also sell our large prop Rooster and Frog, the ones we made the big Hit with in the East. Write us for information. Panted Quire Thos. P. Kelley's Colored Carri ent in all lines of Minstrel and Plantation b Singers, dancers, comedians, musical acts, s and novelty acts, those doubling brass giver very lowest salary. I pay all after opening now never closes. Address Thomas P. Kelley Wanted Quick Colored talent in all lines of Minstrel and Plantation business, male and female. Singers, dancers, comedians, musical acts, sketch teams, sister teams and novelty acts, those doubling brass given preference. State all and very lowest salary. I pay all after opening. Must join at once. Show never closes. Address Thomas P. Kelley, Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The Brook PLAY With the Dainty Soubrette, The Singer, Ludelle Price; The Big Brown; The One, James Greyer; All Play Stock We have the Acts and Plays tha Crown Garden, Indianapolis, Ind St. Louis, Mo. "Ask Indianap Speedy Smith, Comedian and Stage Manager. Musicians & ATTEN That Old Re Richards & Print Want immediately to enlarge o orchestra, and performers and to open April 1 near Kansas C Holland & Mgrs. Richards & B 1512 Tribune Building, Avenue The Brooks-Smith PLAYERS The Dainty Soubrette, Theresa Burroughs; Captiva, Ludelle Price; The Big Trio Novelty, Brown, The One, James Greyer; The R. R. Rag Girl, Trix All Play Stock and Vaudeville the Acts and Plays that Hit. Just closed 6 week Garden, Indianapolis, Ind. Now playing Barrett's s, Mo. Indianapolis About Bly Smith, Stage Manager. Marion Producer and Musicians & Performers ATTENTION! That Old Reliable Show Bards & Pringle's Mind mediately to enlarge company, musician for and performers and musicians for sum April 1 near Kansas City. Address with p Iland & Filk S. Richards & Pringle's Mins Bune Building, Chicago venue Theat With the Dainty Soubrette, Theresa Burroughs; Captivating Rag Singer, Ludelle Price; The Big Trio Novelty, Brown, Clark & Brown; The One, James Greyer; The R. R. Rag Girl, Trixie Smith. All Play Stock and Vaudeville We have the Acts and Plays that Hit. Just closed 6 weeks at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, Ind. Now playing Barrett's Theatre, St. Louis, Mo. "Ask Indianapolis About It" Musicians & Performers Want immediately to enlarge company, musician for band and orchestra, and performers and musicians for summer season to open April 1 near Kansas City. Address with particulars to Mgrs. Richards & Pringle's Minstrels 1512 Tribune Building, Chicago, Illinois Avenue Theatre Louisville, Kentucky All Week. Matinees Daily COMMENCING Sunday Matine Story of Kentucky Daniel on the With Chief Your Tribe of Sio A Pack of Genuine Day Matinee January Story of Kentucky's Pioneer Son Daniel Boone on the Trail With Chief Young Buffalo and his e of Sioux War of Genuine Siberian Wolver Sunday Matinee January 7. Story of Kentucky's Pioneer Son Daniel Boone on the Trail Tribe of Sioux Warriors A Pack of Genuine Siberian Wolves, Real Bears and Kentucky Trailing Dogs In Daniel Boone you see the Greatest Colored Character part ever written Commencing Monday, Jan. 8th BILLY B. VAN, IN "The Lucky Hoodoo" Sunday, Thursday, Saturday EVERYBODY GOES TO THE PARK. EITH'S House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. "k in Dickens' HOGE" English novel-light in this big creation. JONES & DEELEY LONEY HASKELL OTHER ALL STAR ACTS EATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. ers & Managers Brothers Fammers and Managers, that we have ids of all kinds. Write us what your approval. We will also sell the ones we made the big Hit with tion. Brothers, Jacksonville, Illinois I Quick 's Colored Carnival trel and Plantation business, male medians, musical acts, sketch teams, e doubling brass given preference. pay all after opening. Must join ress P. Kelley, Boks-Smith YERS= Pressa Burroughs; Captivating Rag Trio Novelty, Brown, Clark & The R. R. Rag Girl, Trixie Smith. and Vaudeville Hit. Just closed 6 weeks at the Now playing Barrett's Theatre, "Polis About It" Marion Brooks, Producer and Manager. Performers NTION! Available Show Pringle's Minstrels company, musician for band and musicians for summer season city. Address with particulars to & Filkins, Pringle's Minstrels Chicago, Illinois Theatre ee January 7. y's Pioneer Son Boone Trail g Buffalo and his ux Warriors Siberian Wolves, Real 5 Loy ose or Sara ee Pos aN oe 6 Little Johnny Jones and Eva Moore Played the Grand opera house, Steu- benville, O., week of January 1, 1911. Billie Ritchie, late of the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, is at present at Chat- tanooga, Tenn. He has a big planta- tion show to stage for a big entertain. ment. The Hunt's Georgia minstrels had their Christmas dinner at Portland, Ark. Our manager is now wearing a smile, Zollie Ford joined them in that city. The Rainey ‘Trio, Julia Mathews and daughter, Harris and Harris and Happy How played to packed houses last week at the Southern theator ium, Wilmington, N. C. The Demey is playing to packed houses every night at Oklahoma City, Okla. J. W. Wright, Jr. also doing nice business with his skating rink on the third floor of the auditorium. ‘The Pekin theater orchestra of Sa- yannah, Ga., made a hit at the Christ- mas day matinee, when they played for the first time, “The Pekin Buck Dance,” a new composition by W. A. Robison, Laura Logan, the sweet soprano, has just closed a successful engage- ment at Vicksburg, Miss. Miss Lo- gan is a classical singer, coon shout- er, novelty singer and comedienne, making success with her song-dance, “Hula, Hula.” There has been a stock company organized in Argentina, Ark., that will put out under canvass the Famous Dandy Dixie Minstrel Co. They have two cars in the Rock Island shops be- ing rebuilt for this purpose. This show will be one of the best ever put ‘out under canyass. Charles English is scoring a big hit with the Sunny Dixie minstrels through the State of Georgia. Willie Venable is also making good, singing “Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey.” She sends regards to Rebecca Sim- mons, also the Harrison Bros. bunch, and Nashville Students, ‘The Woodens, that only duo of col- ored cyclists, finish up the contract they had with the R. J, Morris time around Cleveland, 0., at Barberton, O., week of December 25. Mr, 8. C. Green, of the Alpha theater, Cleve- land, ©., the new colored theater in Cieveland, has secured the Woodens sa th@ star attraction of the bill for the Néw Year's week. They also play the Howard theater, Washington, D. C.. week of January 8, 1912. CHRISTMAS ON THE SMART SET CAR, By S, Tutt Whitney. Ever since Gaspar, Melchoir and Belshazzar, the three’ wise men, fol- lowed the Star of Bethlehem, from three different corners of the’ earth, nutil ft led them to the lowly manger, where they laid their precious gifts at the feet of the Infant Jesus, the beautiful custom of giving and receiy- ing presents on Christmas day has continued through the centuries. Christmas day upon the Smart Set car will long be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to be hap- Py participants in the festivities. ‘Mr. Corwell, our genial manager, always with a thought to the happi- ness of his company, upon reaching Montgomery, Ala, saw that the car was placed in a convenient spot where the people might enjoy themselves without fear of molestation, Early Christmas morning Homer and I were awakened by knocks upon our stateroom door, these knocks were followed by other knocks and these by still others, until we thought it was an army of invasion storming our Fort Morpheus. When we opened the door we were overwhelmed by an avalanche of presents that had been placed against our door, and grteeted by peals of happy laughter and calls of “Merry Christmas” from the entire company. Then the fun began, the company next assaulted Mr. Corwell’s office and dehiged him with presents and Merry Christmas until his eyes bulged and sparkled like a little boy who awakes Christmas morning to find his stock- ines overflowing with remembrances from Santa Claus. After this interchanging of presents became general. A, merry peal of laughter followed by “This is just what I wanted” or similar expressions could be heard all over the car. Then the boys began a parade up and down the aisle. One with three or four ties around his neck, or another with a dozen handekerchiefs stuck in his several pockets, or another with a half dozen pairs of socks upon his feet. Every present each boy re- ceived was hung somewhere upon him. Bat the boys had to give way to the girls, who, while not so obstreperous in their demonstrations, were equally jubilant. Here could be seen some girl hugging a token from mother, while tears of joy ran down her cheeks. In fact laughter and tears seemed to be in order for the girls, while some of the boys contracted head colds that made them sniffie. It would take an entire page to enumerate the presents received and given by the entire company. Of the two hundred presents interchanged, Mr. Whitney and Mr. Tutt received fifty equally divided between them. Mr, Corwell received a silver shay- ing set and mirror with electrical at- tachments from S. Tutt Whitney and brother, and a silk umbrella with sil- ver engraved handle, the gift of the company. J. Homer Tutt received a solid gold gold ring, C. V. B. A. design, set with eight diamonds, the gift of Mabel Brown, and a walnut cabinet with sil- ver shaving set, the gift of Mr, Cor- well. -S. Tutt Whitney was the happy re- cipient of a gold fob and specially de- signed charm set with sixteen dia- monds, the gift of his brother Homer, also a solid gold fountain pen, the gift of Miss Babe Brown. _ Sam Gardner was presented with a =" diamond ring by Josie Gra- ham. The doctors say he will re- cover, | Miss Babe Brown received a gold watch from S. Tutt Whitney. She is still in a critical condition. "Miss Mabel Brown was made happy by the gift of a beautiful veivet suit with silk finishings, the gift of J. Homer Tutt. She may get over it but will never look the same. Josie Graham received a handsome- ly carved gold bracelet from Sam Gardner. She has lost the use of one arm, Eethel Marshall received a coral bracelet set with sapphires. Goldie Chappelle, a beautiful silver hand bag, Tom Lockhart, a gold watch. Cleo Mitchell, three beautiful silk and sat- in waists. Not one was forgotten and little Salina Baynard was the happi- est person on the car. Santa Claus gave every one something to give her and she is already composing a letter to Santa stating what she would like to have for next Christmas. DREAMLAND THEATER, SAN AN- TONIO, TEXAS. eg eee ee ee A Happy New Year to all of the profession and managers and hope each and every performer has a good and kind manager like we have away out here in Texas, He gave us a Christmas dinner that will long be re- membered. The guests at the dinner were Mrs. Birdie Wade, given up by press and public to be one of the greatest coon shouters of the present day; Birdie and Chintz you know, were raised together and they showed how much they thought of each other by dancing the two-step which won the favor of each and every one’s heart. Mrs. Ella B. Moore, the wife of one of the most promising come- dians of the day, that Chintz Moore, was the hostess of the evening, and was well pleased when every one was seated around the table. The invited guests were Mr. Eddie Singleton, the principal comedian with Busby's min- strels, and Mr. Willie Timmons, the leader of the band with the same show; Mr. Buddie Helms, comedian on same show, and an old pal of Chintz’s; Mr. Jolly Davis, comedian, rated as Louisiana’s foremost come- dian and San Antonio's favorite come- dian was present and says hello to all, especially Julius Glenn with the Patti show; Mrs, Effie Moore, the leading lady with the Busby minstrel, Was present and joined in the festivi- ties. She is also filling a short en- gagement here while the show is lay- ing off for the holidays. We wish we had some more Effie's here; she is some worker. Oh, yes, last but not ueast, our old friend, Mr. Chas. Kline, our piano player, was on hand and he surely expressed his feeling by passing a few remarks in regard to the occasion. Chas, is another white man with a white heart. After the dinner cigars were passed and the wine, then a few words in behalf of turning over a new leaf to start with 1912, and everybody went home feeling fine. Long live all good people. The en- tire bunch sends regards to the pro- fession. SEEN AND HEARD WHILE PASS. ING, By S$. Tutt Whitney. The owners and editors of the Indi- anapolis Freeman and the New York Age have every reason to be proud of their Christmas editions. The artt- cles, by their several contributors, were well written and the subjects rightly chosen. They contained much valuable and instructive information and were for the most part written in an optimistic vein, which was right, pessimism belongs to old age and fail: ure, The future for the colored perform- er is bright with rosy promises. The vacancies, left by those who have made their final exit from the stage of life, should be a spur to the high- est endeavor to those who are fol- lowing in the footsteps of the great. It is better to aim high and miss, than to aim low and hit. We are all likely to be jealous of the attainments of our friends who have won the summit, and when they pass into the great un- known are wont to: exclaim, “They can never fill the place,” “There will never be another,” but this is an age of advancement, there will always be others and still others. Those who are in the army have but to qualify so they can fill the vacancy left by those departed and take their places in the front rank of the steady march of progression. Never was the demand for good col- ored performers so great, or the op- portunities so many as at the present time. Vaudeville managers are ask- ing for good colored acts, but they want originality and novelty. It takes study and intelligence to produce these. There are too many plagarists and parisites. ‘Too many knockers and such a few boosters. Every performer should have pride THE FREEMAN, AN \_LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. i Hs sae en xy ae ‘e Bah ‘ & > Fm PF pete Y otk ge Bie Og ie Vode Sd NARS © tis oe es hae Ws gee OS” |e Ft ge os os eee ee ge a ey ah VE et et See OS aett Saeed Ay ee pas oN ee , r é Oe P ier, - magi «| (Stamnes ce act eed ee : ia mre ‘ ee" =. Cee Le mite. oo op oa Sak 3 oo 4 age en a =! cae eee . — ee SRN be - SP ee ety, ne Ce ee 8. TUTT WHITNEY AND J. HOMER TUTT. Starring in “The Mayer of Newtown.” Starring with the Southern Smart composed several of the Set Company in their own show, “The que numbers heard ir oie ~ ton, Mayor of Newtown,” the Tutt broth “"P, peothers have « ers, as they are commonly called, songs and written 18 pla have captured the South by their cal comedies. Their m clean, intelligent comedy and high- songs are “Oh, My Miss class work. In three seasons they Ain't Going to Let Nob have made their funny sayings by- Make a Fool Out of Me,’ words, and their songs are being sung Sue,” “Good Night, Marie throughout Dixieland. to Dream and Glide.” 1 In the “Mayor of Newtown” they have been produced with have scored their biggest hit. Not side of stock are “The E only did they write and stage the “The Star of Zanzibar’ show, but wrote all the lyrics and Mayor of Newtown.” in his profession. Intelligence should permeate all his work. He should scorn to stoop to anything base or vulgar to attain results, or do any- thing but what will appeal to the best, the noblest emotions or passions of his audience. zi : It has been our pleasure to play behind the Royal Sam Company in several towns, Everywhere it is pro- nounced a good show. I have yet to hear one dissenting voice. They not only praise the show but the deport- ment of the people. By giving them a good show they have helped us, as we hope we have helped them in the places they have followed the Smart Set. There is room in the South for several good colored shows, but not enough room for one bad one. We wish Jolly John Larkins and his hap- py flock a very happy and prosperous New Year. To the readers of The Freeman and the public I wish to say: That I have known Mr. Chas. Moseley, man- ager of the Pekin theater, Norfolk, Va., for about ten years, during which period the intercourse of our friend- ship has been mostly felicitous. With- out knowing anything about the con- troversy between Mr. Moseley and Mr. Pitt, other than what appeared in The Freeman, I wish to say that last spring I had occasion to go to New York from Washington, a week prior to my opening at the Globe theater, Norfolk. I sent my wife to Mr. Mose- ley. He met her at the station, se- cured for her the best accommodation possible and looked after her every comfort during the week of my ab- sence as any true Brother Elk or Brother C. V. B. A. would have done. My wife ana I ure grateful to Mr. Moseley for his maay courtesies and gentlemanly conduct. LOGANSPORT, IND. Snectal to THE Fremaran. Mr. Nicholst and daughter Ollie and mother are visiting their son-in-law, Mr, Jack Hodge, on the South Side, and are also visiting his mother on Upper Fifth street....Good jobs open all the time for good woman that ts settled, and wages good. Inquire at 205 Fifth street. “Kip” Taylor, agent Freeman. ...Mr. Ben Means and wife are visiting his sister, Miss Knox and brother, Jay Means....The Methodist church had a handsome Christmas tree Monday night, December 25, and handsome presents were passed out from friends....Don’t fail to stop at Miss Mean’s rooming house when passing through Logansport. Good accommodations, 513 North street... Miss Sealie Parker has arrived home from Kalamazoo, Mick., where she has been spending most of the summer and part of the winter, and enjoyed a pleasant trip. Mr. James Wagoner, of this city is spending his holidays in St. Louis, among his old friends....Mr. H. T. Devine, of this city, is spending his Christmas with his mother in Indian- apolis....Mr. Tom Woods and wife, of Madison, Wis., spent Christmas with his brother, Mr, Robert Harper, of this city..Mrs. Peterson spent her Christmas days with Mrs. Louis, of Elm street....Mr. Hubert James ‘vis- ited friends at Janesville, Wis. dur- ing the holidays. ‘The Freeman _can be secured from Louls Johnson every Saturday at the Maceo the. ‘ater, Charleston, S.C. BELOIT, Wis. composed several of the twenty-one musical numbers heard in the produc- tion, ‘The brothers have composed 52 songs and written 18 plays and musi- cal comedies. Their most popular songs are “Oh, My Miss Mandy,” “I Ain't Going to Let Nobody, Nobody Make a Fool Out of Me,” “Smile On, Sue,” “Good Night, Marie,” and “Only to Dream and Glide.” The plays that have been produced with success out- side of stock are “The Ex-President,” “The Star of Zanzibar” and “The Mayor of Newtown.” POPULATION OF MARYLAND AC- CORDING TO COLOR. WASHINGTON, D. C.—A_prelimi- nary statement of the white and Negro population of Maryland, by counties and principal cities, as is shown by the returns of the Thir- teenth Decennial Census, taken as of April 15, 1910, was issued recently by Director’ Durand of the Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce and Labor. The statistics were prepared under the direction of William C. Hunt, chief statistician for population in the Census Bureau, and are sub- ject to later revision. ‘The total population of Maryland in 1910 was subdivided as to color as follows: White, 1,062,645; Negroes, 232,249; all other persons (Indians, Chinese and Japanese), 452. The equivalent figures for 1900 were: White, 952,424; Negroes, 225,084; all others, 556. ‘For 1890 they were: White, 826,493; Negroes, 215,657; all others, 240. ‘The Negro population constituted 17.9 per cent. of the total population of the State in 1910, as against 19.8 per cent. in 1900, and 20.7 per cent in 1890, ‘There has been a decrease since NOTICE! To Performers + Have You Played ‘The Playhouse beautiful. Leased by Andrew J Puotmse, Washington, D Ot the ouly piace St its Hind tu the world.” Wetned Conteris and selected photopinys._lustractive: cuter. taining and inducive of race pride. Address Manager Howard Theatre 7, Bot. oth & 7th Sts, N. 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Engagements open at all times for first class musicians and performers, male and female, Contract jampers and boozers save stamps. Douglass & Worthey, sole owners, 361 Fourth street, Macon, Ga ee | The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side 7 PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS ORCHESTRA THE VERY BRST Hourly Performances trom 8 to 11—Matinees Sandays and Holldays ADMISSION 10¢ 8028 State street, near 31st street, Chicago, Ill arooee Colored Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa . wants frst clas acts, Thre or more weekait Bits Writonow. NEW CIRULE THKATRE, Lil 3525 South St. Philabsiohia Bae EEEeEEeeeE_ee_S_______ Chorus Girls who can sing and dance always wanted. Write or wire Frank Montgomery, Amusement Director. Please give this your immediate attention. Glebe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida. Frank Growd, Owner and Manager, The New Grand | Coutinuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday | Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State St., - Chicago, fll. | Performers Send in Your Open Time. 1900 in the Negro population of 2,816, or 1.2 per cent., as compared with an inerease during the preceding decade of 19,407, or 9 per cent. The white population shows an increase during the past decade of 110,221, or 11.6 per cent., as against 125,931, or 15.2 per cent. during the former decade. Baltimore city had a population in 1910 of 558,485, comprising 473,390 whites, 84,749 Negroes, and 346 other persons. The equivalent figures for 1900 were: White, 429,218; Negro, 79,258; all other, 481. For 1890 they were: White, 367,143; Negro, 67,104; all other, 192. ‘The white and Negro population constituted 84.8 per cent., respective ly, of the total of 1910, approximately the same proportions as for the two | gl Da OY | a Es VE N | seen | Sa | A Novelt: ‘ es | a fase At the ( PJ Fal Indianapolis. Will Appear in The Florida BI With 40 All Star Performers, in their 2 times for first class musicians and_pe jumpers and boozers save stamps. Do Fourth street, Macon, Ga MOQONOGRAN preceding censuses. The white pop. ulation of Baltimore increased 44,172, or 10.8 per cent., during the decade 1900-1910, as compared with 62,075, or 16.9 per cent. for the preceding dec. ade. The Negro population has in. creased during the past 10 years at a somewhat slower rate than the white population, and its rate of increase was less than half the rate for the preceding decade. The increase was 5,491, or 6.9 per cent., from 1900 to 1910, as compared with 12,154, or 18,1 per cent., from 1890 to 1900, For the remainder of the State out. side of Baltimore there has been since 1900 a decrease in the Negro popula. tion of 8.036, or 5.3 per cent, ag against an increase from 1890 to 1909 lof 7,253, or 4.9 per cent. 80 These Skirts are of serges, panamas, men's worsteds, stripes, mixtures, mohairs and silks, in black, navy, brown, gray, etc. Some are in the prevailing narrow styles, while many are made with plaits, also various other styles from which you may select. Formerly priced as high as $15 00, to close out all odd skirts, your choice, while they last $5.00 Additional charges for altera- tions. Third floor. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distr!utors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Mrs. John Hayes is improving at the city hospital. Attorney J. H. Lott spent Christmas in Fort Wayne. Miss Nannie Brown has returned to her home in Kokomo. Mr. George Wilson is visiting his par- ents in Greenfield. Miss Nettle Lewis, of Chicago, spent a few days here this week. Mr. John Bowling left Monday for Terre Haute for several weeks. Mr. Joseph Brown, of St. Paul, Minn., was in the city last week. C. W. Harris, of Hamilton, Mont., is in the city visiting friends. Miss Edith Gordon, a clever actress, of Chicago, is in the city this week. Mrs. Hattle Pool is improving nicely at her home in North Senate avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Henderson, of Vincennes, have permanently located here. Miss Yancy and Miss Elnora James were married December 28. Dr. and Mrs. Miller, of Kentucky, spent the holidays with several of their friends here. Miss Grace Daugherty has been taken from Lincoln hospital to her home in Superior street. Miss Wilder Glass returned to her home in Paris, Ky., after spending the holidays with her husband. Miss Leone Marshall, well known in the theatrical profession, is at the new Walker theater this week. Mrs. Julia Reed, grand worthy counselor of Indiana, was in Evansville last week on official business. Madame Lucretia Knox, our prima dona, is filling an engagement at the new W. Washington High School. The Young Ladies Club will meet with Miss Katie Johnson next Thursday. A program will be rendered. Master Thaddeus Johnson entertained a number of little friends New Year's day, in honor of his seventh birthday. An entertainment will be given at the Flanner Guild on Thursday evening, January 12, by Charities Nos. 6, 16 and 17. Mrs. A. J. Allen, of Logansport, Ind., says New Year's day with her mother, Mrs. Belle Dellephine North West street. Madames Lucy Mitchell and Katherine Leonard visited several points in Kentucky last month. They report a fine trip. Samaritan Court No. 37 will hold its regular meeting Monday evening at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Miss Bessie Kleiner, a stenographer of Searsers store, returned from Chicago, Monday where she pleasantly spent the holidays. Mr. Tom McCain, a well-knocken Chicagoan, who has been visiting relatives at Home, Ga., will be the guest of Elwood C. Knox, for a few days. Mr. Knox, with the Adams, the general mixologist at the Mecca bar, has returned from a ten days' visit with the folks at home, Richmond, Ky. The matron of the Flanner Guild, Mrs. Virginia Emery, wishes to thank all who remembered her during the holidays, especially the children. After two weeks of holiday vacation the Flanner Guild kindergarten was opened on January 2. Miss Bessie Coleman, teacher, would like all children present. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas and children, of Louisville, were the guests of the opening of the new Walker theater, attended the opening of the new Walker theater, Monday evening. Entertainment at Flanner Guild Thursday, April 10. Terre Haute, attended the opening of the new Walker theater, Monday evening. Entertainment at Flanner Guild Thursday, April 10. Bunch Minstrels; Olo—Banks and Smith. Sum Good in his new act, the Coal Heavy 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 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, Vaughn Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros. druggists, Robt. P. Bliodan, James H. Bee graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy, --- er; Miss Prial Johnson, coon shouter; book agent. Mr. George Abrams, last year manager of the A. B. C. ball club, will leave Monday noon for an extended trip through Dayton, visiting in Texas, Missouri and Arkansas. Mrs. Joshua Ash, of Los Angeles, Cal., passed through this week enroute to her home, from Louisville, Ky., where she has spent several months with her mother, Mrs. J. D. Gray. Misses Esther Harris and Elizabeth Baird of their young friends with a beautiful house party Wednesday evening. About forty persons participated. Miss Herbert Webber, the popular stenographer of The Freeman, returned home Tuesday after spending the holidays with her wife and children. She was entertained at dinner by Mrs. Lily Hutchinson, a box party at the Grand theater by Mr. John Hicks, and other entertainments were given by Mr. and Mrs. George Harris, Messrs. Richard Charles Walker and Mrs. George Harris. DESIRE TO KNOW Desire to know the whereabouts of Dr. Robert Bailey, who was pastor in Nicholasville, Ky. eight years ago. Mrs. Katie Bailey. Nicholasville, Ky. MONEY FOR THE CHILDREN Let your little girl or boy make themselves some New Year's money during the month of January by getting subscribers The Freeman at the reduced rate of $1.00 a year. NOTICE. Owing to the recent marriage of Madame McNairdee, her ad will not appear in this paper any more. She will visit your cities by invitation at any time invitation be extended to her. Or call to see me at any time, I will be pleased to serve you, Madame Wm Hirce, nie McNairdee, 1107 North Senate avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. ENTERTAINS GRAND WORTHY COUNSELLOR Mrs. Luella Walden entertained Thursday evening of last week at her beautiful home in North New Jersey street, at 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs. Julia Reed, grand worthy counsellor of the Courts of Calantha of Indianapolis, and Mrs. J. D. Decorations were appropriate to the season. Music and whist were the features of the evening. BETHEL CHURCH NOTES. The services held at Bethel church last Sunday were both interesting and profitable. The pastor preached in the morning from the subject "The Man Who Discoveres God," and the pastor conducted a service in memory of seventeen members who died during the year. At 10:30 Rev. Harry Killibrew, the evangelist, preached an interesting sermon, the choir rendered excellent music all day. Tomorrow morning Rev. Killibrew will preach, subject "Workers and Others." In the evening at 8 o'clock Judge Collins will preach, subject "The People Against the Tide." The colored citizens have no better friend than Judge Collins. Be sure to hear his address. The choir will render pleasing music at both services. Revival meetings every night during next week. The public is cordially invited. A CARD OF THANKS. The board of managers of the Colored Orphans Home, through the press, wish to thank Miss Elizabeth Mays, the Christian Endeavor of Bethel A. M. E. church, the Ingleigh Club, Class of Allen Chapel Sunday school, members of Mt. Zion Baptist church, Miss Hazel Wood and all others who kindly remembered the little folks of the Orphans Home at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. The children heartily enjoyed the gifts and the managers appreciated the thoughtfulness which provided the additional gifts and the Orphans treat we give the children on behalf of the board. Mrs. A. R. Taylor, president. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The Walker theater has been secured by the committee of management of the Colored Mens Branch Y. M. C. A. for the Sunday afternoon and on next Sunday, January 7th, the Honorable W. L. Taylor, ex-attorney general of Indiana, will deliver an essay on the subject, the Gateway to Sunday. A large crowd is expected as Mr. Taylor has ever proven himself a strong friend to the Negro. Miss Myrtle Broadie will be the soloist of the quartet, composed of e.Mssrs. Carson, Richey, Butler and Cottman, will sing, The Y. M. C. A. band will give a concert in I. C. A. band will give a concert in m. and the orchestra will render special music on the inside of the theater. Special arrangements are being made for the handling of the crowd and an interesting program is promised all who attend. No man who has in mind the advancement and development of his people should be denied the opportunity to be delivered each Sunday. There is no charge of admission in connection with any of these meetings, a collection being taken to cover the expenses. They are Now is the time for every man to take out a membership. The rate of two dollars still holds good. This is the time as the building movement progresses. The man taking out a membership now will receive twelve months' membership from now on whether in the old or new building. Every well-educated man should be a member of the Colored Men's Branch. CENTRALIA. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Miss Leola Walker entertained the Elite Thimble Club and their friends at her home, 911 East Fraut street...Miss Leola Walker entertained the music was grand; also a large attendance...Miss Leola Walker entertained a house party at her reservation were Mrs. Alice May Jones, Miss Jessie Jorden, Miss Mildred Browne and Mr. Lewis Johnson...Miss Eda Stearles entertained Thursday evening at her home 602 North Prairie street...Mr. Walker North Prairie street...Mr. Strickland were in the city Thursday. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL MME. NAOMI STEVENS IN DRAMATIC RECITAL BROWN'S INVITATION GLADLY ACCEPTED Swell Banquet Given by the Capital Social Club-Many Prominent Citizens Pass Away-Holiday Social Happenings. By Hardin Tolbert. 425 Washington Street, Old Phone 654. Frankfort (Ky.) Special. Madam Naomi Stevens, a dramatic reader, appeared in a grand recital at the Ky., before the Teacher's Association of Kentucky, upon them with her clear diction and exact articulation, and her impersonations were without an equal. Madam Stevens is a resident of Covington, 1219 North street, and will appear in this city soon. The Louisville correspondent, Prof. Lee L. Brown, former instructor at the Eckstein Norton Institute, and principal of Anderson publishesools, is now conducting a spondence school. Prof. Brown failed to tell the Frankfort people of the great progress Louisville, with her 50,000colored population, to the great metropolis of the State, the religious, educational and industrial way. Frankfort, with her 4,000 colored population, is making progress in proportion to the great metropolis of the State, to be met by "Chum" Brown, as to my coming to Louisville to get inspiration to help build a new Frankfort. I hardly know what it is, but one that knows anything about that city would say it is no use. I extend an invitation to you, "Old Philosophy", when you come to get a couple of hours time, to get off the train ride to new State Capitol and back to the train, to come and see what we are doing. . . . The Capital Social Club gave a swell banquet at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Friday night. Mr. Luther Taylor had the women dressed in impressively, women were dressed in gowns, which made them look very attractive. The men were dressed in evening costume, and all came in hacks. A three-course menu was served. Mr. Wm. Barnett, a well-known and respected young man, met sudden December 5, 1911. Mr. Barnett was shot and killed by Mr. Obe Wilson, rooming residence of Rousseau, Cortors, Barnett, a resident of Russia, Ky., and was a former student of the Normal Institute here. While asleep in his bedroom with three schoolboys Mr. Wilson cut the telephone wires and cut the room and aroused them by saying to each one, "Who are you?" And when the question was asked Barnett he jumped from the bed and answered, "I am Mr. Wilson." Barnett fired a fatal shot with a shotgun. The Resolutions. Whereas, the fell hand of pitiless death has torn from among us our beloved comrade and classmate, William Barnett, we his classmates and companions, can but bow in grief and express our sorrow for the loss of our friend and all to whom he was near and dear. Whereas, His early career was short, we believe that Heaven has gained by our loss. Be it resolved that since the All Wise has sent to visit the earth and take from among us one of our brightest stars, we now in all the sadness that can be brought to bear trust that his bereaved relatives and friends may be consoled by the language of faith. The Lord gives blessing to each away; blessed be the name of the Lord." We are sorry to witness the death of Mr. Barnett, but it has pleased Almighty God to call him from labor to reward. He was a man and an upright he leaves many relatives and a post of friends to mourn his death. GRIFFIN TAYLOR, ROBERT JEWETT, MISS LENA CARTER, W. J. Pigues. Mr. C. F. Higdon will leave for Georgetown Monday to accept a position in the embalming establishment there. Mr. Higdon is a plasterer, cement finisher, barber and undertaker. Mike Turpin, of Louisville, was the guest of Mrs. Sarah Williams recently. Mrs. Mary Jackson, of Cynthiana, is in the city, the guest of Mary and Annie Alexander. William White has returned from Cynthiana. Mrs. Margaret Washington, a reliable old citizen, fell and sprained her ankle very badly. Mattie Carter, of Lexington, is the guest of Lillian Ellis. The united revival began at the A. M. E. church Monday night. A large crowd attended the dancing school at the Odd Fellows' Hall Monday afternoon. Geo. W. Martin was in Louisville recently on business. Mr. James Morton has returned to Cincinnati after a plasant visit with his mother. Miss Mary Linsey received a $25 gold bracelet from Mr. Morton Nelson as a Christmas present. Prof. J. Ray, of Hodgesville; B. Lark, of Halisville, spent Xmas in the city. Prof. Nelson Bryant, of Bardstown, stopped over in the city recently en route to Paris, Ky. The united revival began at the A. M. E. church January 1. Miss Charity Boyd spent Xmas in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. A. D. Brown, of Indianapolis, is in the city. Prof. W. M. Bennett, of Greenville, Ky., passed through the city en route route home recently. Miss Wallace M. Allen, a popular young lady of Lawrence, Ky., had a delightful visit at the Teachers Association meeting at Paris, Ky. Misses George Reed of Covington, Besse Hathaway of Richmond, Georgia Fleming of Waddy, Marie Samuels of Shelbyville, spent Xmas in the city. Mrs. Herman Morton, of Cincinnati, is a guest of Mrs. Taylor. She took dinner with Mrs. Handy before leaving. Mary Walker, of Lexington, was the guest of Linsey Woolridge at the Capital Social Club banquet Friday night. Prof. J. Morberley, of Alomalt, Ky., is in the city. Mr Carroll Handy has gone to Cincinnati to visit his brother and sister-in-law. Mrs. Alice Brown gave a swall reception at her residence on Wilkerson street recently. The house was decorated in the regular Christmas attire, with different colored bells and many strings of misstored decorations in elegant dresses across the room. The dining room was beautifully decorated. The menu ..Pre-Inventory Sale.. WALK-OVER SHOES Beginning TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26th, we will give you an opportunity to get High Class Footwear at real Sale Prices. WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT A broken line of $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 Shoes comprising all leathers. Sale Price $1.50 MEN'S DEPARTMENT A broken line of $3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 Shoes comprising all leathers. Sale Price $1.50 WATCH OUR WINDOWS FOR OTHER CUT PRICES HUTCHINSON'S WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP 28 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA STREET Turkey, salmon salad, mushrooms and peas, mixed sweet pickles and beaten bissuits, celery and wafers, country ham, and almond spread on teg, black cake, egg nog, candies, fruits, nuts and black coffee. Twenty-five guests were present. Prof. J. Morberley, of Alomalt, Ky., is in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Susan Butter entertained at a small lunch in Canson of Louisville; Mrs. Bailey, Mr. Sam Marshall and wife, Rev. J. W. Gordon and wife. There will be a great contest opened in next weeks issue of this paper. Mr. Vent Jesse and Mrs. Mary Russell were united in the bonds of mony the 27th at the December 3 o'clock p. m. at the bride's residence on Third street, by Rev. T. A. Thompson. The groom is very smart and is a grader by Mrs. He gave his bride $40 for a bridal present. Prof. R. D. Roman, of Eminence, Ky.; H. T. Jones, J. W. Payton, Moses N. N. Brown, M. Jackson, F. Walker, of Henderson; Misses Elmora B. Lee, Georgia M. Miles, beale through the city enroute to Paris, Ky., to attend the State Teachers' Association. Mrs. Payton and daughter, Miss A. M. Payton, have returned to their home in Maryville to be delightful visit with Mrs. Agnes Morton and family. Many receptions were given in their honor. Your correspondent will sell tickets for the Maine Powell recital at the Frankfort Pressing Club. When coming there to a Freeman don't forget to get a ticket to hear the greatest woman violinist on the American stage. Prof. Z. L. Davis and wife, of Murray, Ky., were in the city recently, guests of Mrs. Davis's parents. Mrs. J. H. Lyons, wife of Prof. Lyons, of the Normal Institute, gave a swell reception at their residence. Mrs. Lyons is domestic scientist at the Governor's manse, and is a dedicated, technically furnished and beautifully decorated with mistletoe and red bells. Many members of the guests gracefully played the piano. A five-course menu was deceived by the guests, who requested were: Profs. C, C. Reed, R. Guerrall, F. S. Collins, R. Hammons, and Mr. and Mrs. James, Prof. Shobe, Misses Rosy Walker, Martha Williams, Sallie Lyons, Mrs. Carle River, Mr. T. Berry. Dr. G. P. Todd, who met with an accident in Chicago by a railroad train, which caused his death, was brought to the hospital. He is a member of 22 of the most highly educated families in the city. He was a graduate of the Clinton-street High School, Normal Institute and Howard University, Wash. He is a department of Dodd's funeral was held by Ms. Sole M. E. church, the services being conducted as follows: Prayer and Scripture, song by choir, solo by Rev. E. J. Jackson, resolution of grief, resolution of the city public schools; resolution of Reld in behalf of the Normal Alumni Association; benediction. The remains were laid at rest at the White cemetery. The Meridian Sun Lodge No. 26 gave a swell banquet at the Odd Fellows' Hall Wednesday evening, December 27, 1911. The hall was beautifully decorated. The band was led by the orchestra. The installation of Most Worshipful Master Robert Ford and other officers of the craft was conducted by P. G. S. W. W. H. Mayo. The menu: Oysters, ham, potato salad, salmon salad, sweet pickles, French on lettuce, chees and wafers, beaten biscuits, assorted cakes, ices, candies, fruits, nuts, black coffee. Dr. C. C. Underwood was toastmaster. "Our New President," Dr. C. C. Goodman, sponsor, P. W. Williams; "The Star in the East, but Invisible," T. K. Robb; response, Mrs. Mary L. Brooks; "The Commandery, 'On to Washington,' by Prof. William Valedictory," address, which was right to the front. The guests were all dressed in fine costumes and came in hacks and autos. IN BOWLING GREEN, KY A Business League Was Organized—The Emancipation Celebration to be Held at Taylor's Chapel A. M. E. Church Monday at 11 O'Clock. By J. F. Moxley The Local Business League was reorganized at the Park City drug store last Thursday night with thirty-two members in roll. The election of officers as following: G. R. Vas, president; A. J. Cummings, g. R. Vas, K. Jones, second president; E. J. Moxley, first secretary; Miss Virgile Carpenter, correspondence secretary; Mrs. Lue Coleman, assistant secretary; Board of Directors, C. E. Loving, O. D. Porte, J. E. Kuykendahl, John Royster, John Gordon, Prof. C. E. Loving, O. D. Porte, Borough, Miss Nellie Taylor, Treasurer. The Emancipation celebration was held at Taylor's Chapel A. M. E. church, Rev. J. W. Boots was the principal speaker of the day. The parade began at the parade ground, through the principal streets of the city then to the treasurer. All civil organiza- of body and mind. You give yourself for it; why not make the most of it? A savings account with will help you to do this; once started and constantly added to will soon prove a source of strength to you. Capital, all paid in ..... $1,000,000 Surplus, all earned ..... $550,000 Buy a Jewel and Save Fuel If everybody knew the advantage of— Jewel Heaters Few Others Would Be Sold Because they are superior heaters in every respect. They burn the heavy smoke and soot of soft coal, thereby con- guming less coal and giving more heat. We sell heaters ranging in price from $9 to $30 CREDIT EXTENDED L. D. Tyler & Co. 35-37-39 North Capitol Ave. (Just Around The Corner) Agents for the Big 3 Vacuum Washer. Two weeks free trial tions were represented. The Business League took an active part in the celebration which has had new life put into it and hope for greater success in the future. Rev. Green Price, pastor of Taylors Chapel A. M. E. church, delivered an excellent sermon last Sunday morning taking the lesson the sixth man of Jeremiah, which was most wonderfully illustrated describing the practical backslider and the hypocritical backslider, a series of meetings will be taken by Taylors upon E. E. Erhard beginning Jan. 1st. The public is cordially invited. Mr. E. P. Reid, and Mrs. Fannie Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. we rented the bride on Upper Center St. Rev. Green Price was the officiating clergyman for the occasion. Many friends were present to witness the wedding, and many were present to the highest in the reception room which was beautifully decorated with colors of pink and white. Many beautiful presents were presented for their wedding. The Haskins spent the holidays in Louisville, Ky., with friends and relatives of the city. After the holidays Miss Beulah Haskins will go to Indiana for a school for the purpose of taking teachers' teachers. DO YOU WANT A GOOD JOB? 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