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By request of Agents, our $1.00 Rate has been extended to February 29. Send now THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1912. PRICE FIVE CENTS. NEGRO LEADERS CONFER WITH THE PRESIDENT IT IS NOW "MAJOR" CHARLES YOUNG "Mu-So-Lit" Club is Seeking a Club Home-A Fund for the Douglass Homestead - Chase and Wilder for Delegate. Thompson's National News Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C., January 21.—That President Tafft's attitude toward the Negro people of this country has been misunderstood or misrepresented was made apparent at a notable conference a week earlier at the office of the Chief Executive, together with a coterie of colored federal officials, went over fully and frankly all of the questions that have been perplexing the minds of the Negro people at the conference: The gentlemen present at the conference were: James C. Napier, Registrar of the Treasuary; Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds; William H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General, for the Navy Department, and Whitehead McKinley, Collector for the Port of Georgetown. The visitors are said to have submitted in the most candid vein the feelings and sentiments of the race upon the alleged "Southern port" of the President, as imprisoned by the authorities, Jim-crow" cars, distranchissement, lynching, segregation and backwardness in the promotion of deserving Negroes in the federal service were also discussed. Sending them in boats to South Messrs. Napier and Johnson advised the President how greatly it discouraged the loyal colored citizens to feel that they must be excluded from participation in the federal service. Negroes in South Messrs. Napier and Johnson was a factor in the success of the Republican party. The situation was laid care. Nothing was withheld or concealed by the office. The conference was held in the library of the White House on Wednesday, the 7th, from 6 to 8 o'clock, and so interesting did the analysis of the issues become that the interview was continued on the evening, again lasting two hours. The President's True Sentiments. He stated, the true attitude of President Hill was cleaned from the interview at the White House on principle to "jimrow" cars. He is against the practice of lynching. He dispense punishment of citizens on account of racism. His alleged "Southern policy" does not exclude Negroes from the holding of office. He is opposed to discriminations against employees in the federal services, and will investigate any definite case brought to his attention. He believes in the highest possibilities of the Negroes as his willing to do all that lies in his power to aid us in teaching the fullest development as men and citizens. Some of the revelations brought by the visitors seemed to surprise the President, he had no means of knowing many of the things exposed, except through the channel through which they now came, and he been thrown upon the light of the national discussion. It was not doubted that his inaugural address had been incorrectly construed byordinates. Of this the gentlemen felt assured. The interview closed with mutual satisfaction of good will and absolute confidence in the nation discussed between the President of the United States and the colored citizens of the nation will be all that the most ardent patriot of good will. Misunderstandings have been cleared and the role of the race will take up their work with new hopes and brighter prospects for attainment of the goal they have so long sought. As a member of the nation's official family happily puts it: "The Negro citizens are closer to the sentent administration than they have seen to any administration since emancipation." The agencies that brought about this satisfactory exchange of views on the race are affecting the race are be congratulated for the success that as attended their efforts. F. Hilles May Open Headquarters for Taft Current report has it that headquarters can be opened here, where the friends Taft may rally for information, and from there nomination may be systematically discharged. In all probability the management of the campaign will be placed in a skilful hand of the Secretary Charles D. Diles. It seems that the outline in these letters long ago, that the will also be made chair chair of the publican national committee and entrusted to the campaign of the President before the end. Such an arrangement would be very best that could be done, and will highly satisfactory to our people anywhere. oponents of President Taft, up to his time, have had the floor; and have had lot of noise that has tended to the superficial observer into the belief that the truth, black and white, is in conflict with the leadership. Close examination of the facts construster to the major portion of this policy noise without rhythm or reason. With a definite organization in sight to carry on a campaign of education and to show up the situation in its true colors, there will be an irresistible wave of enthusiasm for the President that will assure him of four more years in the office of President, in so much dignity and with resultant prosperity all Americans. It is expected that headquarters will be opened within the fewest of days, and the great battle of 1912 will be fought. Mr. Hilles takes charge, according to the instructions of the party at large, he may resign as secretary, in which event he will doubtless be, succeeded by one of the able and courteous gentlemen now at the White House, and to whom Negro visitors are devoted for the cordial greetings that have invariably been extended to them there. If there has been complaint in some quarters over the alleged "leaderless" condition of the colored workers, all ground compulsory compensation is given from a reliable source that the plan of organization is being carried out. The compensation pallon will be so equitably divided that every man will have his task to perform and that the burden will thus rest lightly upon all. From now on there will be complaint that will be "some news," too, 'sit said. "Mu-So-Lits" Seeking a Club Home At an enjoyable social session of the "cabinet" of the Mu-So-Lit Club, convened by invitation last Thursday evening at the handsome residence of Mr. Peltier, the president, a decided "boost" was Envied to the project to acquire a permanent home for the club. After a series of contests of whist and while discussing the property, the accomplished Mrs. Pelhier a candid devise of the ways and means necessary to secure possession of a suitably located piece of property was gone over, and the consensus of opinion was that steps should be taken to make the desirable house, if the price was within reach. A committee made up of Messrs. W. Pickett, Arthur S. Gray, H. D. Goodwin, and J. Haynes was appointed to make investigations. The matter will be further discussed at another luncheon this evening, when the cabinet will be entertained. Mrs. Pelhier will be the pointed chairman of the executive committee. Mr. Sadgwar's colleagues will be Messrs. S. J. Davidson, Charles E. Hall, G. Snake, formley, M. Grant Lucas, John W. Hammond, and O. Other officers present, besides those mentioned, were C. J. Pickett, vice-president; R. W. Thompson, corresponding secretary; Alfred P. Lewis, recording secretary. This is the first time a president has held such a reception for his "cabinet," and the workers of the club are aware of the policies of the new Pelhier administration. At the Tuesday meeting of the organization twenty-five new members will be elected. It Is Now "Major" Charles Young. The United States Army establishment has a new major of color—the only one now in the service. Capt. Charles Young, whose one and used career as a West African military officer, Wilberforce, military attach at Port-au-Prince, Haiti, soldier in Cuba, the Philippines, and on the Mexican border of our own country, as well as at various stations in the Caribbean, the reader of the papers, has successfully passed the examination required, and is now a full-fledged "Major" in the regular army. The test was given at卧 Riley, MI before a board composed of veteran military officers. Major Young came off with flying colors. He calls this week for Monrovia, Liberia, where he assumes the duties of military attaché, representing the United States with the will to accept panied by three young men, graduates of American colleges, who will hold honorable military offices, bear military titles and be paid handsomely to the LIFberian revenues, which are to be collected by the receiver-general. Dr. Wilson Ballard, of Louisville, Ky., is to be a major at $2,000 per annum and quarters; Dr. Arthur Brown, of Chicago, and Mr. Richard Newton, of New York, are to be capitals at $1,600 and quarters; men have been selected by Major Young because of their fitness and they will assist him in the performance of the arduous duties that will fall to his lot. One of the duties is the organization and equipment of a LIFberian stabulatory. Major and Mrs. Young are the guests of the Dickerson family, 1711 Eleventh street northwest. Mrs. Young, who is a Californian by birth, will not go to Liberia or the present, as she desires to attend the East before leaving the country. They have been the recipients of many social courtesies during their stay here. Lieutenant Clarke in Ohio. Lleut, Thomas H. R. Clarke, who served as a judge-advocate at ort Thomas, Ky., during the Spanish-American war, delivered to Emanpcipation day address at Toledo, Ohio. He saw many old Washington friends and interviewed everybody on the issues of the day. "Every citizen of the Buckeye State is 'natural-born politician', says Lleut, Clarke. "He was Brown, who was here with Senator Charles Dick, and who graduated in law at Howard, is doing finely in Toledo, and has a brilliant future at the bar. Mr. Brown was recently married to Miss Ebsie Watson, one of Ohio's charming young ladies. A Fund for the Douglass Homestead. Vigorous steps will be taken, it is understood, to develop the old homestead of Frederick Douglass into a "Mecca" for the African-American community stated in these columns, it is estimated that $25,000 will be necessary to finance the project along approved lines and make a permanent institution. The mortgage project amounted to $4,000. To put the old house in good condition, to improve the grounds and to install the objects designed to make the interior of the home more comfortable, $6,000 would be an endowment fund of $15,000 would be needed to maintain the home. Memphis They Do Things. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS UNCLE? HEROES OF MEMPHIS TENN. 25,000,000 WAREHOUSE PRINTING SHOPS HENZLEY SHOPS 55 GARDENES MUNITIES 90 HORTANG ESTATE 2 BANKS 3 CEMETE 60 BORDER SHOP 11 LARRY YER 20 PHYSICIAN 10 MEDICAL TECH 60 PREACHER 20 BRAKKY 60 DRESSMEN 80 CARPET 12 COAL COUNTY WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THIS UNCLE? INCLUDES OF MEMPHIS, TENN. 25,000,000 NAILSTONE PRINTING SHOPS MILKZEB SHOPS 25,000,000 GADGEME MINUT 20,000,000 DARTANG ESTATE 20,000,000 SCEMETE 20,000,000 BORDER SHOP 20,000,000 LLAMYER 20,000,000 PHYSIS 20,000,000 MADMALTEN 20,000,000 PREACHE 20,000,000 BRICKMAN 20,000,000 DRESSMAN 20,000,000 CRAPE 20,000,000 COAL COUNTY pay a moderate salary to a caretaker and intelligent guide, and provide for the many incidental expenses that would have been incurred in the movement, probably undertake the raising of the money, if the people of the nation seem willing to co-operate in the movement, would lend material aid to the mission, would lend material aid to the mission, if he could be convinced that the masses would appreciate such a service in their behalf, is the time to get busy on his proposition, and be prepared to be stratified in a manner that would be more impressive to the world than to build at Anacostia a "Mecca" like unto the his-ness of George Washington at Mount Vernon. Chase and Wilder for Delegate Editor W, Calvin Chase, of the Washington Bee, and Dr. James R. Wilder, a well-known practicing physician, are engaged in a spirited contest for delegate to the Chicago convention. Both are beaten in the second round in the twenty-two election districts of the city. The outsiders are keeping hands off, as the struggle is strictly a local affair, and should be confined to the people who vote here and nowhere else. It is here that both Mr. Chase and Dr. Wilder are pledged to the nomination of President Taft. Masons Ready for Coming of Dr. Washinton. The arrangements of the Masonic fraternity for the coming of Dr. Booker T. Washington are practically completed. The university theater Grand Master N. E. Wetherell report that thing is in prime condition. The members and friends of the order will turn out in force. Occupation is being made for the new accommodation of the crowd. Invitations have been extended to the various churches, the schools, secret fraternities, beneficial organizations of the mania and the members of the benevolence, bar, and leaders walk of life will join in the masses in giving Dr. Washington a rousing reception. The address of Dr. Washington will be determined at auditorium of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church at 8 o'clock Friday evening, February 9. The News in a Nutshell Dr. J. E. Shepard, president of the National Religious Training School, Durham, N. C., will speak before the Bethel Literary Society February 20. Miss Daisy Caldwell, daughter of Bishop J. S. Caldwell, of Philadelphia, is one of the most promising students in the teacher college at Howard University. She is specializing in domestic science and a vocalist of great promise. She will finish here in June and take post-graduate work at Columbia College, New York City. Dr. Barker, physician to President Taft, talked to the medical students of Howard University last Sunday at vespers on the duty of "Setting Right." On February 5 Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall will present the third of the Artists' Recitals, fostered by the Washington Conservatory of Music. Mr. Melville Charlton, opening of New York city, F. will be the stellar attraction. Among the support talent will be: Miss Lulu Vere Childers, contrato, director of music at Howard University; Miss Ruth Grimshaw, Mr. H. Leonard Jeter, 'cellist; and Miss Gladys earling. An immense mass meeting of fraternal orders was held Sunday afternoon at the Howard theater, under the auspices of the Order of St. Luke. The principal address was delivered by Rev. A. C. Barner, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church. Mrs. Lillian B. Henderson, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. M. K. K. Tignor, returned to her home in Indianapolis, Ind., Sunday night. She met and was entertained by many of her old friends here. We ask knowledge, with pleasure the receipt of a handsomely engraved New Year greeting from American Mine President Miss Timmis, from the American Legation, port-au-Prince, Haiti. Grateful acknowledgement is made also in letters, post cards and vivid pen-picatures, to Miss Timmis, about Jamaica, received from Mine, Anita Patti Brown and Mine, Lou Ella B. Smith and reports of the enthusiastic reception accorded Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis upstairs, to the Google's headquarters. Our talented Afro-Americans invariably "make good" with the people who abide on other shores. Merit will surely tell. Rumor has it that Manager W. H. Daly will build a commodious theater for colored patrons in Baltimore. He is just the man to do it. Lawyer Wri. W. Frisby, having secured a second reversal of the verdict of a lower court, which adjudged him guilty of forgery in connection with a real estate contract, to the Google's alleged offense. The action of the Court of Appeals vindicates Mr. Frisby after one of the hardest-fought legal causes known to the District Courts, of Mr. Frisby are pleased with his victory. The "Ben Davis National Volunteer Committee," designed to promote the candidacy of Mr. B. J. Davis, of Georgia, for the office of grand master of the Negro community, O. F. Jr., headed by Associate Justice and former Grand Master W. L. Houston, of this city. Frank Farrell, of New Orleans, is secretary. The District of Columbia member of the committee is shaken by the down's connect the name of Mr. Houston with the office of grand secretary. It is understood that Mr. Houston denies the soft impachment, but it is the general impachment of the pressure, the genial Justice might be induced to accept the records and seals of the Negro's biggest fraternal order in the world. A colored Democratic organ is to be launched here with Napoleon B. Marshall as editor-in-chief. The office of the paper will be in the Maceo building, Eleventh streets, where William L. Offord, of Pennsylvania, holds forth as clerk in charge. Mr. J. E. Johnson, for many years an expert stenographer on the roll of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, whose position was abolished by the Democrat of the House of Representatives, and the count of the scarcity of stenographic material, due to the strike of the "extras," and because of his demonstrated capacity to do the exacting work required. Mr. Noronah, 6,600 assistant to the clerk of the House, took his place a few days ago. His place was also abolished, but being assured by some one that the committee would change its mind by and by, he worked right along, until eight months had expired. In all this time Mr. Noronah received not a penny of compensation. Mr. Russell was an authority on congressional documents, and was consulted daily by members of the House. He was one of the best posted men in the country relative to affairs around the capitol. He is president of the Bannner Relief Association, one of the strongest beneficial organizations in the District. Mr. J. Archibald Lewis, in charge of the robing room of the Supreme Court of the United States at the Capitol, was seriously injured last week by a fall on the steps of the Senate wing of the building. His sku was fractured by doctors say he has only a fighting chance for recovery. He is eighty-four years of age, and has been connected with the Supreme Court for many years. . . . CURRENT NEWS OF CHICAGO COURT OF CALANTHE IN A HEALTHY CONDITION The Harrison Emanuel Recital Greeted by a Large Audience—Scheme to Colonize Negroes on the South Side—Notes. (By Cary B. Lewis.) CHICAGO, Ill. (Special)). Jan. 31. CHICAGO, III. (Special)), Jan. 31. Mrs. C. A. Curt, II. of Thirty-fifth and Vernon, representative that the Court of Calahore of the country is continually growing numerically and financially. Mrs. Curl is Supreme Register of Deeds, and was re-elected in 2012. She was elected to office fourteen years ago at Jacksonville, III., and has held office from that time until now. She re-elected in 2016, and will sections of the country and that, when they meet in Baltimore next year, she will be able to make the finest report ever made to the supreme body. The report is great that she is assisted by Miss Mayne Triplet, one of Chicago's most cultured and refined young women. DR. GORDON JACKSON. Dr. Gordon Jackson has opened a magnificent and well appointed office at 8511 Statue street. His training bespeaks for him a brilliant career in the field of medicine, his surgeon's degree, and the public schools at Cincinnati in his early youth, he pursued his studies further at Oberlin, finishing at Beloit College, where he studied medicine at Physicians and Surgeons College in this city, graduating with a splendid record. He had no difficulty in passing the requirements of the Statue Board. He was also licensed to practice in this State. In order to keep abreast of the times and be well qualified in the latest practices of his profession, he spent one year in Washington, D. C., and was especially commended by the authorities for his skill in diagnosis. The evidence of medicine in the last decade has made leaps and bounds. The practice of surgery has been revolutionized, giving the younger members of the profession a tremendous advantage in that they are trained in the latest methods. The intimate contact of internship that such a large hospital as Freedman's offices is in promoting skill and efficiency, the training from the youngest life are brought there for special service afforded under governmental auspices. Dr. Jackson represents the best blood and brain north of Mason and Dixon line, and fast-growing practice and the Freeman bespeaks for him a brilliant future. Harrison Emanuel's Recital. Mr. Harrison Emanuel appeared in a violin recital Monday night of this week at the Jackson boulevard. Not since the appearance of Mme. E. Azalia Hackley last October has there been in attendance at a musicale so large and appreciative an artist as the one at Kimball hall on Monday night. Mr. Emanuel seemed to realize the occasion and, with all of his ability, soul, and genius, proved that he was a real composer, worthy of the highest commendation. His first number was Concerto No. 2, by Wieniewski, and was rendered with skill and artistic temperament and showmanship. His harmonics were excellent and his memory of each number was perfect. The concert was a grand affair and Mr. Emanuel was very well represented by Mr. Emanuel he was assisted by Mrs. Marie Burton-Hyram. She rendered charmingly and sweetly, "Plus grande dons son obsurite" from "Queen of Sheba, and "Inspiration the waltz of the roses," from "The Lady of the Lake," by Mr. Emanuel were; a, Thias, Massenet; b, Ave Maria, Schubert-Wilhelm); c, Zephyr, Hubay; d, Deep River, S. Colridge-Taylor; e, Caprice, Reisler; f, antasia Clemens, Vienna, Austria. Mr. Emanuel leaves next week for New York City to appear in the Pre-Lenten recital. There is every evidence to be found that Mr. Emanuel will "make good" in the East. Paul Dunbar Center. Mr. W. H. A. Moore, former newspaper man, author, and now a social worker in Chicago and president of the Liberal Culture Society, is attracting attention with his book *The Culture of Negroes*, which aims the establishment of a South Side residence for Negroes, on a tract of land at present unimproved and which is located between Ninety-third and Ninety-fifth and State streets and Wentworth avenue. The book is titled "We are opposed to being segregated, but are segregated in spite of ourselves; so if we must be segregated we will try to determine how and where it shall be." A deck of cards is used to decide which Lots will be sold on easy terms and a residence to cost not less than $1,500. A plot will be reserved for the erection of a building to be known as the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Center. On the first floor will be class rooms at lecture hall and a gymnasium. Lots will be sold on a tortorium. In the basement there will be gymnasiums for men and women, club rooms for each and a swimming pool. It will be 10 by 125 feet facing on Ninety-fourth street where Moore speaking further on the latter said. The element of the race seek to better their surroundings are confronted with all kinds of obstacles. If they venture out into other localities and buy homes they find they are ostracised and that eventually their neighbors sell out and move in, bringing their families with the very surroundings the time to escape. District is to be made no licensed. The land of the center building is to be donated, and a lot will be given for a church to be the duty of the promoter to look up to and purchase." Mr. Moore is very jubilant over the matter and predicts for it a great success. Miss Herbert Webber, of Indianapolis, Ind., is in the city stopping with her mother at 3815 State street. MIFs Webber was formerly stenographer at The Freeman office, Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Webber has come to stay and will most likely engage in stenographic work here. Miss Daisy Lewis, of New York, and Miss Mildred Simms, of Atlanta, Ga., are the two new girls that have come to Provident to study for trained nursing. Miss Lucile Burton has returned to the city from St. Paul, Minn. She resides at 3226 Prairie aavenue. The Garfield dancing class, which meets every Friday night at Masonic hall, Forlith and State streets, held a Mardi Gras ball last Friday night. Mr. Wilson offered several prizes to the prettiest dressed and most comical masqueraders, and they were awarded. Miss Gladys Edwards, the popular soprano singer, will be married in February and she. Mr. Floyd Emanuel will marry the popular South Sides girl. Both weddings are expected to be very swell. --- --- The fight is on among the colored bosses for county commissioner, everyone is up in the air at the present time. The commissioner is the one who, as to the candidate and the selection was left to the committee of one hundred. The leading men in the race are former Commissioner Oscar DePriest, Jackson McKinley, Louis Seldon and Dr. Edward S. Miller. . . . Dr. H. Clay FBryant, a graduate of isk University and medical department of Northwestern University, recently an intern at Provident hospital, who has been at armingham, Ala., is in the city this week. The doctor was subpaed by the Statte to be a witness in a trial that is attracting more than local notice. . . . CHAMPAIGN ILL Mrs. Lewis Brumwell is ill. . . Lenin Breedlove has been ill, but is improved. . . Mrs. Lewis Breedlove has resigned at the C. M. E. mission and departed for St. Louis, . . . ThaFt musical entertainment that was to be held at the residence of Mrs. Luster Johnson on Thursday evening, January 25, has been resigned. . . Mrs. Luster Mrs. Irvin Jones fell on the ice and hurt herself pretty badly, and she is under the care of a doctor. . . A new son arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roy last week. Mrs. Roy was visiting relatives in Altamont, Ill. . . Miss Nanaor Ellis and Mr. William Hunt spent Saturday and Sunday at Altamont, Ill. . . Mary Gaine, a student in the Glenign high school, was born. Mrs. Brooke was visiting her parents. . . Mr. Zelmar Lane Breedlove, a student in the Champaign high school, gave a lecture at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, January 28, and a memorial at the Baracca Bible Class. His memorial was "Sister of the Betterment of the Negro". . . Mr. Essex Allen, of 209 West Nevada street, had his house to burn Sunday evening about 7:30 o'clock. The house is supposed to be the kitchen of the cook house while all the members of the family were away. Mr. Allen says that enough insurance was carried to cover the loss 2 HENDERSON (KY.) NOTES. D. H. 8. Rhetorical Society—Rev. 8. L. Francis in the City—Mid-Vear Promotions. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The Dunbar Literary ‘Society of the Douglass high school held its bi-weekly Thetorical Friday, January 18. One of the most interesting features was the de- Bate on the question Resolved, ‘That ‘Women have contributed more to Chris- tian Civilization than Men. Affirmative, ‘Misses Emma Carr, La Vetta Jones: nes- atives, Messrs. S. D. W. Carr and Henry Rhea.” ‘The debate was’ spirited and was @ credit to the participants. ‘The decision was made in favor of the affirmatives. ‘The points being taken on research, ar- Fangement, memory and delivery. The fudges were, Mrs. ‘Viola Cc. Gowdy,, Rev. GL Warders and Dr. W. J. Weston. ‘There seems to be a growing interest in the rhetoricals and at each meeting many citizens are present. Among those pres- ent were Mesdames Juila Bell, Alice Wes- ton, Sarah Hays and Mary C. Jones, ‘Misses Birdie Ross, and Sarah Carr, and Messrs. Stanley Jones, H. C. Alves, Har. old Carr, James Ellis and Ernest Powell «.. Rev. 8. L. H, Francis, former pastor of ine First Baptist church, was in. the eity last week to preach the funeral of Mrs, Jane Davis. He is now the pastor of Providence Baptist church in Chicago =..-Mid-year promotions took. place in tie ‘city Schools Friday, January 9. ‘There was the usual joy and sorrow, and all the rooms filled to. thelr utmost capacity «;«. The Girls. Athletic Club of the Dou- giass high school will entertain Friday, January 26, at the residence of Miss Em- ma Carr... Mrs. Josie Smith and baby who have been visiting thelr parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Gardner, have returned to their home in St. Louis....Rumor has it that Miss Mattie B. Anderson and Mr. Nollie N. Jones will be married about the first of ‘February, and will make. thelr future home in Danville, IN. WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT LIBERIA. Kankakee, Ill., Jan. 10, 1912. Editor of The Freeman: Kind Sir—Could you give me infor- mation as to whether there is a South African movement amongst the Amer- ican Negro? And what is the condi- tion of Liberia, in your way of think- ing? Is Liberia a proper place for the American Negro to go to? 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Lowen Pos 438 Indians Ave, ‘Open all Nigh information in that line a great favor. T remain, yours respectfully, JAMES CRAWFORD. 210 Schuyler Ave. ‘We are not so sure that we under. stand what is meant by South African movement. We take it that the writer refers to Liberia, the well-known Ne gro republic. At this time there is no well-defined effort at Liberian immigration. A movement of the kind was on in the South a few years ago, and more re cently there were movements in Colo rado and California, with headquar. ters at Denver and Los Angeles, re spectively. The Western movement, as it may be called, since it was con: fined to the West, seemed to have de pended on the result of an investiga. tion of conditions in Liberia, and for which purpose an investigating com: pany was sent to Liberia, If we are not mistaken, only one individual was sent, a preacher, who was chosen as a representative of those concerned. He was not favorably impressed. He reported s0, and thus discouraged the idea of wholesale immigration to that country. Since that time, which was less than a year ago, nothing has been heard of a further attempt to go to Af- rea, Under the circumstances, when Li- beria is asking sympathy, comfort and support of America, it would be heart less to say anything that would tend to minimize its chances of gétting them. But we also think we would be untrue to ourselves if we insisted that the Negroes’ chances in Liberia are what they are in America. One will not have to travel to the dark conti- nent to find out that secret. What is needed is truth and light, and not 80 much reservation and by-plays for ef: fect. It is a truth that the Negroes from the United States can help Liberia, but Liberia cannot help them in the sense of the enjoyment of the ultra civiliza- tion known in this country and in other leading countries. If the things of untrammeled social, civil and polit: ical freedom are meant, and very de- sirable things they are, then Liberia offers superior advantages to our own country. But all of these are in a di- minished sphere of activity, and so much so that this greater civilization of our makes up what is lost by way of social, civil and political activities. ‘This appears but poor political science, since we are made to understand free- dom is preferred over any species of slavery. ‘The following of Charles Dickens is somewhat illustrative of the point: “Once out West, in St. Louis, he was approached by a literary man~who be- lieved he had acquired a sufficient in- timacy with Boz to entice him craftily into his camp. He asked Dickens how he liked our ‘domestic institution, slavery,’ in such an insinuating man- ner as to expect an agreeable reply, it not an honest one, Dickens’ eyes blazed in an instant, He took in the situation at once. ‘Not at all, sir, eried Dickens, ‘I don’t like {t at all.!’ “‘ah!’ returned his visitor, who showed some evidences of being abashed by the frankness of the reply, ‘you probably have not seen it in its true character, and are prejudiced against it.” “Yes, I have seen it, sir!’ said Dickens, ‘all I ever wish to see of it, and I detest it, sir!’ After the pre sumptuous visitor had left, Dickens turned to his secretary, and, burning with passion, exclaimed! “Damn their impudence! If they will not thrust their accursed domestic institution in my face, I will not attack it, for I did not come here for that purpose. But to tell me a man Is better off as a slave than as a free man is an insult, and I will not endure it from any one! I will not bear it!”” ‘The American Negroes are enduring a mild form of slavery, but when seen in its true character it is preferred to some other condition that is long on all of the freedoms, but short on all of the opportunities. “You probably have not seen it in its true character.” Political science in principle will not stand for the individual preferring anything less than the utmost freedom at any cost; it’s the way it is writ. But the individual, in practice, will not go beyond the haunts of men even to accommodate and to perpetuate 80 cherished an idea. He will work out his salvation right amid the best. en- vironments, holding that one individ. ual is no less than another, excepting in a commonly accepted sense. The thought may appear idle and vain, but in the expression is set forth a rigid truth, Man ordinarily is so; he would rather be a dweller in the midst of alarms than reign king on a desert, The Negro is not different. In fact, he is more inclined to the rosy side of life. In short, the American Negroes are not going to Liberia wholesale. ‘The remaining portion of the letter COLUMBIA, MO., NOTES. Mr. Falton Woods Jr., is quite sivk ....Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Renfro are the proud parents of a bouncink boy, born Thursday....The program of the Dun. bar Literary Society Thursday even- ing was one to be appreciated, and a credit to the committee....Mr. B. S. Boggs died Thursday afternoon after a long siege of tuberculosis. His funer- al was held Sunday....Dr, W. H. Law- rie will present at the Dunbar literary meeting next week a one-act farce, “A Drop’ Too Much.”....Rev. M. 8. Bry- ant, presiding elder of the Columbia district, held quarterly conference last ‘Thursday night at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. We are glad to welcome him and to know that he recently under- went a successful surgical operation ....Sunday was organization day for the Y. M. C. A.....Mrs. Dicie Williams entertained the Woman's Mite Mis- sionary Society Thursday, January 18, at her home, corner Third and Cherry streets, A three-course luncheon was served as follows: First course: chicken and.salmon salad, pickles, but tered crackers and light bread;| sec ond course, ice cream and cake; third course, hot coffee. Those present were Rev. J. B. Edwards, Mrs, Georgia Bar. nett, Mrs, Amanda Gray, Mrs. Alice Tramble, Miss Emma Miller and Mrs. J. Z. Moseley....Mrs, Pauline Pitts is reported quite sick, having suffered a second stroke of paralysis....Miss M. (HE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ————————_—_—“_—$_$_—=_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_ vor.|E.Ga tewoodente rtainedi n honor of| Fletcher, R. F. Bell, Henry Starling, P. Prof. Cox’s twenty-eighth birthday, | Bago, Kitty Byrd. Mattie Byrd. William ). | those present enjoying whist, check-|profesecr and Mis A. Le Garvin’ roe ers and music, till the wee hours of| fessor and Mrs, Caulder, Mr. and Mrs der-| the morning....Mrs. M. E. Caldwell is| Snowden and daughter, Messrs. Hardin and. can| slowly recovering from a very severe|” Professor and Mrs. Davis were the re- iter | attack of neuralgia. cipients” of ‘many beautiful ‘and \ costly Be Emel Eee Wwere well Tepresented” and. showed thelr YOUNG MEN'S U. B. F. LODGE, CO-| Appreciation ‘of this deserving couple in| ned LUMBIA, MO. giving a handsome china cabinet, mir- y ‘To the Members and Officers of the Young Men's U. B. F, Lodge, No. 175, Greetings: In view of the fact that another year with its joys and sorrows has paseed by, and that God in His good: ness and all-wise providence, has seen fit to spare the lives of all the mem: bers of the above named lodge, the suspended as well as those in good standing; therefore be it Resolved, That in conscquence of these undeserved blessings: We pledge ourselves to try with all of our might to give to the lodge and to our friends and humanity in general more and better service this year than we did last; and be it further Resolved, that in appreciation of the great privileges of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, that Wwe will try to better demean ourselves and better govern our actions, so that no rough- ness and no foolishness shall. be al- lowed to creep in and spoil the busi- ness side of our order. Be it further Resolved, That if any person hold- ing membership in the Young Men's lodge persists in committing petit crimes and is continually getting into the custody of the law, upon first of- fense he will/ be brought before the tribunal of the lodge, tried and fined, second offense, suspended indefinitely, and third offense, expelled. ‘Whereos, it becomes us as an organ- ization to do all we can to better the condition of our race and humanity at large, be it Resolved, That we pledge ourselves individually and collectively, to do all within our power to see that the ob- Ject of the above resolutions be car- ried out; be it further Resolved, That the officers of Young Men's Lodge be present at all meetings and that any officer absent- ing himself from the meetings for a period of two months without lawful excuse, that his office be declared va- cant and the worthy master be em- powered to fill same by appointment; and be it further Resolved, That the constituion re- lating to ‘members attending their meetings at least once each month be rigidly enforced, and, Resolved, That a copy of these reso- lutions be sent to The Searchlight for publication and a copy be placed upon the walls of the lodge hall D. E, Samuels, Pres. Dr. 0. A. Moore, Sec, Oscar J. ‘Tibbs, Ollie G. Woods, Jackson H. Hughes, J. P. Washington, W. M. Committee. VALDOSTA, GA., NEWS. By W. F. Williams, SPECIAL To THE FREEMAN. ‘To advertise in The Freeman is a safe investment. Anyone wishfig to advertise their business, should see ‘me....If you miss your paper on Sat urday night it will be delivered to you on Sunday. N opapers sold on credit ...-Mr, Abe Bryant is very sick at his home....We are glad to see Mr. W. L. Rountree improving from his recent serious illness....Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Peters are now residing at their new home on South Patterson street ....Miss Ella M. Arnold, of Cordele, is the guest of Mrs. U. R. Moore on Dasher street....Miss Grace Mitchell, of Thomasville, is spending a while with Mrs. C. C. Strickland, on North street....Mrs. John A, Purdie is sick at her home on North street....Mrs. A. J. Richardson is visiting relatives in West Georgia....Mr. Mose Hunter is still on the sick list....If you have news leave it at Dockett’s drug store, or phone 9121. The Freeman is sold by newsboys on Sunday, and is on sale any day in the week at Dockett’s drug store, 122 North Ashley street. W. Frank Williams, agent, corner of Magnolia and York streets, “The Day- light Corner.” HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Special to THE FREEMAN. Eugene Clark's Stock Company is in Hot Springs, where it will take charge of the Majestic theater. In the company are Boots Allen of the John Larkin com- pany, Watts and Edwards and his brother, Effie’ Means. ‘The Freeman for sale in Savannah, Ga. by Wm. Boyd, 416 West Broad street. A NOTABLE SOCIETY EVENT AT GEORGETOWN, KY. PRE LO: Le 2 eee ‘Professor and Mrs. Ed. B. Davis cele- brated the fifteenth anniversary of thelr marriage. Saturday, December 30, 1911 "Davis Cottage” was belutifully ‘lighted and decorated, and hetween the hours of ceed HT nearly’ 200 guests entered and rt. Mesdames M. L, Webb, Nannie Neal, Maria Steel and [. G. Ross received. the guests and conducted them into the pres: ence of Professor anad Mrs. Davis, and after greeting the host and hostess the guests repaired to the Feception hall Where they were served with delicious “pinora” by Little. Misses Katie May Davis and Martha FHorner. rom here they entered the dining room, where the colors of the season were displayed in the table decorations and emphaasized in the large marble cake surrounded with fitteen green and. red lighted candles." Each Candie was blown out in the presence o the host anad hostess with a congratula: tory statement and good wish. Atte being sumptuously served the guests ‘were tagged with riuboned cards "containing the seasaon's greetings and date of the marriage of Professor and Mrs. Davis, ‘Mrs, Davis (nee Miss Bettie Webb) looked queeniy ina gown of pink mar- Guette en train with panel effect and trim Things of cream lace’and la Pranee rose of pink batin. Professor Davis was his happy, con genial self and was dressed in black. ‘Little, Miss. Katle May Davis, daugh ter of Professor and Mrs. Davis, wore. pink embroidery dress in infanitie har: mony with her mother's gown, Rev. F. P. Fielding offered prayer ask. tng ‘that the future would copy fair th past. ‘Prof. A. I, Garvin, of Harrodsburg paid’ a ‘beautiful tribute to the happs couple, depieiting the beauty of example shown’ in “Two flowers rare in the Gen of Iife—a faithful husband and. @ loving wife.” ‘About thirty-five friends from Lexing ton Were in attendance, some of ‘whor were: Misses Ida B. Coleman, May Bent. ley, Clay Webb, Letitia Coles, — Saling Mayo, Mesdames' EB. B. aJckeon, W. Ballard, T. T. Wendall, B. E. Smith, Mary cca ihe ee prey alae ee Bacon, Kitty Byrd, Mattie iam Yeckron, Mary Davia, We Dinwiddie, Professdr and Mrs, A. I. Garvin, Pro: fecsor and Mrs, Caulder,” Mr. and Mra Snowden and daughter, Mesos: Harain and ‘Buchanan, Mr. and Mra. C. Peppers. ‘"'professor and Mrs. Davis were the re- cipients of many beautiful ‘and costly presents, ‘rhe friends of Georgetown Were. well represented and showed thelr Appreciation of this deserving. couple in giving a handsome china’ cabinet,” mir- For, cut-glass water set, dishes, vases and cabinet of silver. ‘The presents from Lex- ington and elsewhere were both handsome and. beautiful, ‘All left with eyes toward the coming at ae GREATEST GENERAL OF HISTORY TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE WONDERFUL SECRET AT LAST REVEALED By a Scion of the illlutstrious L’Ouverure Family His dying message, a most remarkable story, is contained in a wonder ul Book, entitled THE LOADSTONE, MOTHER OF MAGNETISM; SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE Two Loadstones, Instead of One—The L’Ouverture Family Secret. The Secret of Personal Magnetism, Its Marvellous and Mysterious Force, ‘Which Gives Wonderful Mental and Physical Strength, Luok, ‘Success and Power, Removes Evil Infiuences, all Revealed at Last. NATIONAL NEGROES’ INDUSTRIAL AND PROTECTIVE UNION OF AMERICA. Its Object Is to Unite the Race in Self- Defense—Our Preamble. Se APPINES ve XY Wa ye! Loy SHE Ni phy First— Organization being the founda- tion of Christian civilization, and the unit upon which all power springs, to this end we organize to better Christian- ize and secure such strength as Will bet- ter our race, Second.—As evolution is the great _me- jum that brings the changes and causes man to struggle and fight for alteration in the system of the state and church government, therefore we organize to edu- fate our rate in this feld. ‘Third—As this’ is seemingly the age of class struggle for industrial and po: Iitical rights, and knowing as we do the discrimination, we have labored under. in the past, and ‘are now laboring under and Teallzing the disadvantages of individual effort, We therefore resolve to unite ouF- Selves to better enable us to co-operate Our race with those of the Caucasian race Who believe first, that God made all men, Second, in all eltizens of our government having the opportunity of enjoying all the Tights and privileges, and the pursuits. of happiness as laid down tn. the Constity tion’ of our government equal. Fourtr.—That no race can hope to grow strong financially’ nor industrially while divided, 1s a fact that cannot be denied ‘Therefore we resolve to tench our race the principles to the end, that we may share our part of the finafielal and indus trial worl Fitth—The matter of time to labor is one of the greatest problems that_civill zation has to solve and define, but a8 man must of necessity divide the’ twenty-four hours allotted to day and night for work and rest, we therefore resolve, to. study that problem to enable us to keep pace with the demand of the age. Sixth—As capital and labor are. the two great factors in. the production of wealth, and as pleasure and happiness are the Tesult of labor and capital, we therefore demand that our race study the problem of capital and labor, to the end that we may know and understand each of these factors’ rightful positions. Seventh—Resolve to labor and use all honorable means to have all laws abro- gated which prevent our race from enjoy- ing, full freedomship as ‘any other Face in ‘this country and as laid down in’ the Constitution of our government. Highth.—Resolve to do everything in our power by fair means to destroy” the color of racial lines in many of the trade unions that work such hardships on many men and Women of our race, and thereby bring the Industrial ‘class in perfect. love and harmony as otherwise it cannot be. Ninth—To educate our race to the val- ue of a job, and the duty an. employee owes his’ employer, that all classes o business “men may ‘not hesitate in giving to us what we merit. ‘Tenth—To demand a better common school system for the ‘edueation of ou! children, and to do all in our power’ té keep. them in school until they attalr the age of fourteen years. Eleventh—As ninety-six per cent o! ‘our race do manual labor, therefore be 1 resolved that we do all {n our power tc prove to all classes that our labor _{s ‘worth as much as any other race or na- Honality in this country, and that we aré determined to use all honorable ‘meant to accomplish this end, that we will be better able to support ourselves and fam es. ‘Twelfth—That we are determined no! to cease our efforts until we shall. have fecured peace and friendship ‘with capita and labor, and the social virtues of all the good ‘citizens of our country. ‘That neither state nor church can’ find cause to deny our rights or will stand ildy by and permit one to do so. God being ou! guide we will follow. . NATIONAL OFFICERS. W. J. Campbell, national president, Drakesbor, Ky. Rev. ©. 'W. Rodgers, national vice pres: ident, Des Moines, Ia Rev. W. M. Harris, national secretary and treasurer, Russellville, Ky. All correspondence should be addressed to W. J. 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A beautiful line of Fixtures, Artdomes, and Stand- lamps for yourfriends Mechanical Toys, Flaslights, Telegraph and Bell Outfits for boys. Don't let my display escape your eyes. 8. G. Harreld, - - Proprietor Werveke Brothers Fancy Groceries and Meats Tel Douglas, 8273 33 W. Bist St. Chicago, 1 1 eee pea & 4 Ro ree | mew. Crescent Market, A WEINSTEW, Prop. Fancy Native Meats and Fine Groceries Phone Aldine 17 88-40 W, 85th St. Chicago, Il THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. SURI ENaC eee ela RS ce SS ————— |-|@ host of friends and relatives t rut ui : THE APPROACHING Fo Me oon teen ee reece co thas: ag, moure | which et, ERAL CONFERENCE. Rew, W. M “Hicks, formerly of Meridian | will ut now of Uniontown, Ala. ‘wreached |< P- _| Bishops First; Legistation Next—Sev-|an able sermon. at, at Zion” Bantint pheth aries | en Men From Whom Will Come the | Cereti on” “Come aeala, we ate sivers| foe lext Bishoos iS se get ee eee —— ST. ASST ee eee See or meee s | ‘The coming of the Kansas City "Gen- eFral Conference is not marked by the Intense excitement and excited activi- ties which are usual to the approach of a General Conference at which it 18 certain there will be some elections to the Episcopate. ‘This seeming lack of enthusiasm is not due to a falling away of interest In the Church or in what is to be done at Kansas City, Perhaps one cause 1s the absence of any great and command- ing ‘personality in the field contending against great odds in mighty battle for election. Among those known as can- didates for the Ipiscopate are some men: who are as great in achievement, as bold in character, and, perhaps, as well fitted for the high place as were any of those who made the journey in the midst of the din of battle, but if such be the case, they have not been called into, the arena, they are quietly marching along secluded and silent paths. Several men regard thelr election as so certain that they are as gentle as lambs, others are meeting with an open opposition, and so, they are marching quietly along. In olden days the way, to, the chair had as a condition precedent, a battle of the giants. The flerce contests were a sort of a sifting process and the men who survived and who arrived, in each instance, vindicated those who elected them. I do not mean to say that the old way is the better way, or that the new way is not a good Way: I am simply calling attention to the strange facts. There are many who have read with great care the valuable recommenda- tions offered by Dr. Thomas H. Jackson, and who will profit by his advice. These are they whose chief concern is legisla- tion, and Whose aim to provide remedies for ‘existing evils, or to meet present or anticipated needs. But this class of men is always quiet, calm and deliber- ate. They are among the most valuable men of the General Conference, but they have no percentage over that over class of men who long since have learned that law ix of use only to the extent that those having charge of its administra- tion are able and just. Thisis why the selection of men for high office is the storm center. The personality of the Bishop largely determines the’ efficacy of the law, ‘The one supreme concern should be the selection of the “best fitted” men for the Eplscopate. There are six, Der- haps, ‘seven, very able men before the Chureh, either of their own efforts or because pushed forward by others, from among whom the General Conference will likely select three, four, or it might be five Bishops. These men should be discussed and studied in the short time remaining, and that too, in no. carless manner, Men on the verge of the grave should not be elected, neither should men whoso lives have been too. irregular, These two lackings of fitness should disqualitfy any man, however great his intelect; however splendid his achieve- ments; however numerous his backers. There’ should be no timidity in this grave matter and there should be no malice and no undue concern for the in- terests of a friend. T will close this article by naming the men who now seem to constiute the group from which will come the Rext Bishops. The names given will Justify the statement, no personal feel- ings exercising any’ influence in the presentation of these names, Were the writer a delegate there are some of those named for whom he would not vote, there are some not named whom he would advocate, but the simple fact is that these are the men who at pres- ent have the lead. Later, I shall present in an album many clippings and letters from per. sonal friends of these men and submit it to the brethren in lieu of being among them as a delgate. ‘The names are: Beckett, Hurst, Al- Jen, Connor, Roberts, Jones, and’ the rugged stalwart from ‘the country‘ of ‘Turner and Gaines, Smith, MERIDIAN, MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs, Ellen Webb was buried from New Hope Baptist Church on December 29, 1911. Rev, L. S. Lee preached. the funeral.” She was buried by the Fast- ern Star Chapter No, 2 and the Chris- tian Aid Society at the Masonic ceme- tery....Mrs, Eliza Turner, mother of Mrs. Bila Echols, was buried at the TL. 8. and D. cemetery on December 30, 1911. Peace to her ashes... .Something unusual took place at New’ Hope Bap- tich church January 10, 1912—a double funeral. Johnson Suthburyy and his neice, Annie Lee. Rev. L, 8, Lee. as- sisted by F. R. Benjamin and J. M. Brooks, attended the funeral. Burial ai the Masonic cemetery. 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Open all Night. —_—_—_———_————— Visit the De Luxe Club 4000 State St.. Chicago, NL Fine Club Room Buffet Tus Claes atetateics prary grace toate High Cin Entertainers ovory evening begin Egae tap pa AR ee haa a ae, Phseos Opn Sem anes ieara G. T, LUXE, Proprietor. _EE____—_—_—————— A DOLLAR HERE Se trie fare ro ler We = oored tain gets ee on i : Soa hace Soe eee Faseattocd Giese. Satara ey FACTORY soa) SOUTH Stare prewar ACTORY aso SOUTH STATE STRERT, a host of friends and relatives to mourn their death. Peace to their ashes... Rev, W. M. Hicks, formerly of Meridian. but now of Uniontown. Ala.. preached an able sermon at, Mt. Zion’ Bantiet chureh on January 22, to a large con- sregation. ‘Come axain, we are always glad to ‘see you in Meridian... Mrs. Mary Bell, who died on the Isth of El Bethel Baptist church. Her funeral was largely attended. Revs, T. L. Joun- son and S. A. Rivers olkciated ‘at the church. “Burial at the L. 8. and. D. cemetery Rev. W. M. Hicks officiated at the grave... .Rey. A: Koodwin. of Shu- qualak, Miss., who “attended ‘the tun- eral of Johnson Sulburry. preached at Union B. church Sunday. January 21 at 3 p.m. and at New Hope Baptist chureh at 8 p.m. Quite large congre- gations were out at each service. He left for his home on the 234. RACE GLEANINGS. Do IT Now. Some time you mean to mend your ways. ‘Why don't you do It now? You hope to win the whole world’s ! praise— Why don’t you do it now? You've always read in prose or rhyme, “The present is the golden time.” If you are every going to climb, Why don't you do it now? Successful men are never late: You'll fail if you procrastinate; If you have vowed to conquer fate. ‘Wy. don't-wou do it now? Scat ett Ay — cel Rc AD ta You'll fail if you procrastinate; If you have vowed to conauer fate. Why don't you do it now? ‘The Negroes of Milwaukee have a Catholle and a Lutheran church, Governor Cole L. Blease of South Car- olina recommends’ to the legislature ot that state that it pass an act. prohibiting any ‘white persons teaching "in Negro schools. see Atlantic City, N. J.—Isaac H. Nutter, the only colored member of the county bar, has been appointed by Mayor Bach- arach a member of the advisory cabinet of ten prominent citizens. He is a na~ tive of Maryland, and was educated at Morgan collége, Baltimore, and the How- ard University’ Law School. Joe M. Lynch, seven-sixteenths Chero- kee Indian, of Stillwell, Oklahoma, presi- dent of the recent graduating class of Cumberland Law School, refused to en- ter a class which was being examined at Nashville, for license to practice in ‘Ten- nesses, because four Negroes were in the class.” He sald: "I'd rather never have ‘a license to practice law'in this or any other state than to obtain it by sitting in avclass room for two days and taking examinations in company with Negroes.” Plans are under way for the rebuild- ing of the Episcopal Church of Our Merciful Savior, at Louisville, Ky., which was damaged in a $30,000 fire a fortnight ago, ‘The fire, which’ destroyed all but the walls of the building, was Suposed to have been caused by a de- fective flue, ‘The damage. is partially covered by insurance. Only "a (few months ago Andrew Carnegie gave $1,- 000 for an organ for the church. Rev. Leroy Ferguson is rector of the chureh, fight ‘for the governship of Georgia, the | race question was one of the big issues, and all the candidates were delivering | speeches on the advantages or disadvan- tages of the higher education for the col- tored pople, ‘One day he ended his argument by getting ‘off this outburst : “T'don't belleve in the higher education for the colored men, because as soon as you, teach them how to say ‘hic-haec- hoc,’ they forget how to yell ‘gee-haw- duek.”—Twice-a-Month. | CHICAGO—The prize, offered for, the best essay on “Colored “Authors: Who They ‘Are, and Their Contributions to the World's Literature,” was awarded to Mr. Cary B. Lewis, the well-known news- paper writer ahd. correspondent. of this elty. ‘The essay was read at a big liter- jary meeting, held under the auspices of {the B. Y. P. U. of Chicago, The prize was a pair of diamond studded cuff but- tei-costing quite a snug little sum. It was admitted on all sides that Mr. Lewis essay was not only the very best ever heard in this elty on the subject in point of fact and data, but was easily the best Tendered. He commended the. attention of the magnificent audience before which it was read. The recipient of the prize is connected with the Illinois Chronicle, but for a number of years was identified with the Freeman of Indianapolis. Iam a student here in the University of Illinois, and also a reader of your ¥aluable paper. ‘Thinking that a recent circumstance might be of interest to you, Iam sending you this item, Last, week, W, J. Prince, a colored student ‘hailing from Towa,’ sophomore in. the College of Science, was initiated into the national fraternity for debaters and orators knows as the Delta Sigma Rho. ‘This recogniation came as t re- sult of his representing the University of Illinois in’ their recent inter-colle- giate debate with the University of Wisconsin, ‘The decision was in favor of Iilinols. ‘This is the first time that & colored man has represented this uni- Versity in a forensic contest. Trusting Hat this bit of news will be of interest, ‘am, Yours respectfully, EARL B. DICKERSON. Champaign, Mil., Jan, 21, 1912 Since the mutilation of Powell's “The Battle of Lake Erie,” which is regarded as one of the most valuable paintings at the head of east senate stairway in Wash- ington, many Negroes have been heard to declare that the painting has always been an eyesore to intelligent Negroes, and that it is looked upon by them as a slander on the Negro in the United States navy. Among those sharing such an opinion is the. Rev. Reverdy C. Ransom, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, who speaks of the painting as follows: ' “The Battle of Lake Erie,” by W. H. Powell, which Was ‘mutiliated by an ‘act of van" fdalism ‘in Washington last week, calls attention to a fact that has long been an offense to many lovers of truth. This painting, described as ‘one of, the largest and most valuable paintings,’ is on the walls of the rotunda of the capitol at Columbus, O., as well as in the east sen- ate stairway ‘at Washington. It has, for a generation, been an eyesore to in- telilgent Negroes, Whatever may be its merits as a work of art, it is a painted Mo which mistakes’ the facts of history. ‘This painting Tepresents the white man as standing up in the boat in a bold and fearless attitude, while the Negro seamen are portrayed as cowering in fear.” PARIS, KY. Special to The Freeman, Hiram ‘Lodge No. f, Masonic, Installed the following oMicers:" Wasren’ Lacy. W. Mi; George ‘Fields, S. Wee D. MHutsel, J. W.; J. C. Gatewood, treasurer; E. J. Martyn, secretary; George Mason, 8 D.: Webster Beatord, J. D.i Silas. Berryman, frler: Andrew Hutiell, | ST; George Robetsou Se. JACKSON, MISS. Death of Dr. L. W. W. Manaway. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Death in its own pecullar way crept into the home of Dr. L. W. W. Manaway on Wednesday’ night inst’ at 10:40. o'clock and. summoned: him. t>, meet his Creator. Iwas truly one of the most. surprising Of ‘all’ deaths ‘to. this community, Yor he had enjoyed the whole day and up until Tovo'clock p.m. with, his friends of. the Elgin Bpiscopai district of the. W. M.S. Ghurch, ‘then in, session for. the purpose of framing special work pertaining to, the coming’ "general conterenee. which —‘con- Senes in Kansas City in: May. He bad’ just’ setuened toine and with his family “was "rejoicing over the very pleasant proceedings of the day when at fhe hour of 10°80 the Lord sent his angel for him to answer the call for bis. stew- araship. ‘The funeral was attended Friday at 10 o'clock ‘at Pearl Street “A.M. 1. Church by the Rev, W. G. Alexander, dean of Morris oes ‘Colles. ee Ga. A nore ‘eloquent and “impressive Sermon Breda from the ne of 2 ae ‘were yy many Prat nog cl oP gee nea Which was enough to inspire everyone to live so that when grim death calls he Will be ready to go; and that no. doubt shall be in the minds of friends as to whether their Test is to be in the sweet beyond or not. Dr. Manaway was known far and near, and it was conceded that he had no equal as to the knowledge of the A. Mi. Church, “He was an ‘aspirant for’ the Dishopric. ‘He was both a trustee of Wil- parforce, University and Canmipbell, Col. lege and statistician of the Highth Epis- copal district. We can only say now in these beauti- ful words: “Rest, rest to the weary; Peace, peace to the. soul.” W. M. JEFFERSON. LADIES VOLUNTEER — PUBLICLY GIVE THIS LADY, MADAME Me- NAIRDEE, THE PRAISE. To The Freeman, For she is certainly worthy of praise that she has done for our homes. "May God bless her and her days be long on earth. We pray. Testimonials. ‘To Whom It May Concern: Tam a married woman and have been for ten years, I" bad only lived six months in any peace on earth in my home until I ‘consulted ‘this worthy woman. ‘Two years ago, and since then, my home, by taking her’ advice, has been all, that ‘any family could. wish. Iam your sister in Christ, : MRS. W. HHL, Phawan. Penun. To Whom It May Concern: ‘My dear readers, you are missing halt of your life in misery and shame, worry- ing with a man that will not try’ once to please you, cherish or comfort you, and fold a bright light of good moral conduct before his children, by making home happy. Now, listen: if you have sighed, worried, cried and pleaded with him, and to no avail, you pray and let Madame MecNairdee advise you. T know you will never regret it. My husband was a drunk- ard, a run-about and around, a gambler, and the most wicked man that our Lord ever let live, until all at once, after read- ing so often of this woman, I took up courage and let her hear from me. o- ‘day, I will say it is on a stair-steps of ibles, I have a model man in every. re- spect. I will praise this woman as long ‘as T have breath, She made my husband a man, a husband, a gentleman, Tam yours in Christ and S. M. T., ‘MRS. T. G. Dy ‘Okiahoma, Okia, ‘My Dear Friends: Tam now making my own volunteer statement because this lady has caused me to be so happy. I would like so much ee ag oe oa ter Lea ay Laie SSS P Sct SONY Ae é Pe cA eer eerste ae fe Sed hh ee a Wai: | ee y EN Dain Ee be anaes pagee to give you my name, but I hope you know why. I went with a young man two years and we spat all the time. We were twice engaged and he would dis- appoint me, until I consulted this. won- derful lady: Now we are married, and have been for near three years. He 1s 80 nice and kind to me. I told him a few months ago of this advice and he would not agree with me until he lost his job, and then made up his mind, and do you know that my husband has one of the best jobs of his life by consulting her. No matter what you want to do or know, let her hear from you, and I vow you will never regret it. I cannot help be- lieving that she is sent of God to do just what she is doing, and you never hear of a thing ugly that she has done. I visited her during the K. of P. Supreme Lodge, and I never met a nicer lady. I ama’ Christian and a leader in a good many church clubs. We chatted a good deal of such things. I find her very’ en- tertaining. I am, as ever, her friend, MRS, JOSIE T. M., Weihinaton D0: To Whom It May Concern. T have always been one of those that did not give any thought of this until about four years ago I had a great trouble and it cost me almost every dime I had, and my mother asked me one day to tell some of this trouble to this woman that we read so much about In our papers, “Mother says, “I feel that she can heip you.” I had to laugh with tears in my eyes, for I was in jail then finally T said, “Suit yourself; anything now, so I come clear and get out of here.” ‘She let this woman hear from her and about me. We never ean forget what ° this woman said in reply. She sald in sub- stance, “If you will pray and trust God, Twill do the rest.” And bless her to-day and forever. I was called to trial, and every witness that could be found spoke in my kehalf, and those who did not could not be found. I was returned to jail twice and then set free. Do you blame me. for saying she is a power unknown, to help those who seek her aid? I am now do- ing business for myself and making good. Every month I send her twenty dollars I have done this for four months, and shall always divide my last dime’ with her. Tam her friend at all times, G. A. CAMERON, Jacksonville, Fla, ‘Thousands are flocking to see this won- Gerful lady dally. Her powerful consulta- tion when heeded has sent sunshine to the homes of all. who called. Don't. put off, but call at once, if you ‘wish to en~ fox future happiness.’ Don't delay. Highly endorsed. by" all the press, — teachers, preachers, lawyers and doctors, and come Well recommended, by four of the leading lodges, the 8. M. T., United Order of True Reformers, also the Calanthan Court. The church society of her home, known by the name of United, Sisters of Char- Ky of the Missionary Chureh, and loved by all, God has endowed her with an unspeakable blessing to aid humanity. She deals in nothng to be ashamed of. ‘She wants to hear from all that are in trouble or distress. | diress ‘MADAM | McNAIRDEE, 1107 -N. Senate Avenue, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 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Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIAI, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, FEB. 3, 1912. New York Negroes ought to have that regiment. The results of primaries mostly depend on the activities of one's political friends. A colored man in the next Indiana legislature—wouldn't that be a dream? The recall idea is a repudiation idea. It's a bad thing for representative government. Sensible newspaper men refrain from indulging in controversies over trivialities. The Chinese imperial family is to receive $2,000,000 annually for abdicating. It's balm enough. George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass come in for consideration this month. The expert religious workers now operating in Indianapolis make one think of Sodom and Gomorrah. Evidently the erstwhile famous "Black Cabinet" at Washington has found itself a new "press agent." Colonel Filmore has got his New York regiment in "ship shape" style. Now, if the Governor will only sign, things will be all right. Mayor Shank has been "down" East, telling 'em how to do it. Better keep a keen lookout for that brother; he's goin' some. Now is the time for Indiana to get into the national limelight. This is the day of "declarations." Who are you "coming out" for? It is given out with a knowing wink that the present "leaderless" condition of the colored Republicans will be remedied soon. Time to get busy! Ralph W. Tyler is showing up the bright side of the administration. He has called attention to the many excellent appointments made by Mr. Taft. Tyler is doing his part. The forty-ninth anniversary celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation was held at Monroe, La., January 1. The exercises were appropriate and were highly enjoyed. There is a fear that the proposed "Douglass Homestead Mecca" will not be a paying investment as long as business keeps so lively for the colored tourist at the White House. The physician that examined Battles, the New York Negro policeman, told him he had murmuring of the heart. One should be flattered in having such a fashionable indisposition. Governor Woodrow Wilson writes nice letters, anyhow. He talks like one dear, sweet girl talking to another dear, sweet girl. Surely he forgets all about being either a schoolmaster or a statesman. Gratitude is the first of virtues, be the impelling interest political, social or personal. No man can succeed who makes a practice of "going back on his friends" to gain the support of an erstwhile enemy. The United Mine Workers evidently are striving to keep down the color question in the organization. As long as the colored men fare as they seem to fare at this time, it would be unwise to have special rulings. If you feel in the need of a banquet, all you have to do is to qualify as a "race leader" at the nation's capital—and the banquet will be forthcoming. If you experience any difficulty in so qualifying, why, that's up to you! Dr. Booker T. Washington's appearance in Washington on the 9th, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity of the District of Columbia, bids fair to be one of the biggest popular demonstrations ever "pulled off" at the nation's capital. The event will be of continental significance. The Charleston Advocate, edited by Mr. J. C. Gilmer, State Librarian of West Virginia, suggests our versatile Washington correspondent, Mr. R. W. Thompson, as a fit guest of honor at the next banquet given by the official folks at the nation's capital. Knowing Mr. Thompson's native modesty, we do not think he would accept the proffered distinction, but in recognition of the broad spirit in which the Advocate hands out the proposed compliment, the Freeman heartily seconds the motion. As an all-round newspaper man our Mr. Thompson is "the goods," and merits the best there is in anybody's shop. Noting the mysterious disappearance of the year, a Southern correspondent rises to inquire what has become of Col. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, and a Missourian is anxious to know where one W. M. Farmer is "hiding" now. Any information received at this office will be given due publicity. Mr. Roosevelt is in the hands of his friends. It's the way the Colonel wants it understood. He will not be blamed for standing for the presidency if there is demand for him. The honor is too great to be put aside. And then the game will lack interest if there is no more than one or two candidates. The Republican party in the good old days wasn't doing anything unless there were five or six entrants to the contest. The more the merrier. Dr. J. E. Shepard's "Ministerial Conference" will draw to the National Religious Training School at Durham, N.C., a great gathering of the elergy of the race, regardless of denomination. The free and untrammeled discussions of the education, morals, sanitation, civic status, hygiene, housing conditions, social settlement work, Y. M. C. A. movements, etc., will be of incalculable benefit to all of our people. It is our hope that the conference will be a monumental success. Dr. Shepard is building up a magnificent institution at Durham. Though young in years, it ranks well with the best in the land for the moral training of our youth. "I was hoping I might find in Governor Wilson another Tilden. In point of intellect and availability I yet think Colonel Harvey made no mistake in his choice of a candidate, but the circumstance leading to the unfortunate parting of the ways between them leads me to doubt whether in character and temperament—it may be merely in the habits of a lifetime—Governor Wilson is not rather a schoolmaster than a statesman."—Editor Henry Watterson. Merely a schoolmaster—so much included in the expression. Mr. Wilson can't help it now that he was rather a schoolmaster. And isn't the discovery real late? The usually accurate New York Age got a little mixed a week or so ago on its convention dates, referring to the holding of the Democratic convention at Baltimore on "June 15. three days in advance of the Republican gathering at Chicago." Some time ago the Age's literary expert spoke of Booth Tarkington as the author of "When Knighthood Was in Flower," when that distinction belongs to one Charles Major, another brilliant son of Hoosierdom. Mistakes, however, will happen in the best regulated families, and not even the erudite New York Age can escape all of the frailties of the human flesh. There are those who are urging West Indian Negroes to travel freely in the South and demand treaty rights as English subjects, or as the Jews on returning to Russia. The advice is untimely, if not vicious, in face of what is known. We may as well conclude that the influences for race good are time, education in all respects, and the Christ-like spirit throughout the universe. Why should we have the persistent talk of England as an example of a country where freedom is as the winds? That country presents South Africa, with its drastic anti-Negro laws. It presents Australia, which takes pride in advertising that it is a white man's country. It presents Canada, which turned its back on a Negro exodus from the States. What more is necessary to prove the proposition that England is not different from America on the race question, when it has similar conditions? Those engaged in the Negroes' uplift will find much to do without going to such extremes and which do violence to truth and justice, and at the same time get us the ill will of those of our own country to whom we must look for relief. Speaking of the late Bishop Galines, the Recorder, an official organ of the A. M. E. Church, said in a recent issue: "Bishop Gaines was an uneducated man. During the seventy-two years of his life he never mastered the English language. He was a man of great intellectual force, and his use of his mother tongue, barring a few technical difficulties, had a forcefulness and directness not equaled by many college graduates. When he spoke off-hand his sentences were short, direct, incisive." While we are somewhat surprised to learn of this truth concerning the Bishop, yet the fact is of great value, proving that men can make their way even when greatly handicapped. And we have many men like him, winning their way to fortune and eminence, while their more fortunate brothers, educationally, are filling the minor spheres of life. Bishop Gaines was splendidly endowed with what is sometimes called native ability. To this he added such education as he could catch up "in passing," so to speak, and together with that superior ability for determining the fitness of things, he reached the very highest station within the gift of the church. His life is an inspiration to aspiring young men, regardless of what they feel to be the weights that load them down. GEORGE DAVIS' SENTENCE COM- MUTED. George Davis, colored, who was sentenced to be hanged Friday morning of this week, for murdering a colored girl at Gary, Ind., has been saved from the gallows by Governor Marshall. The action of the authorities is considered strange. They held that a lifetime sentence at hard labor was the severer punishment. Davis thought so himself, and welcomed the day when it would be all over. It is understood that the Governor is not inclined to THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. capital punishment, although he has permitted it. George Williams, colored, was executed in 1907. The executive clemency extended Davis is the first by Governor Marshall, who was influenced by the prison warden, who, after observing Davis for months, concluded that life imprisonment at hard labor was the more fitting punishment. The warden's letter to the Governor is as follows: "If the sentence imposed could be commuted to life imprisonment so that we could put him at hard labor and keep him at hard labor behind these grim walls, the time might come when he would awake to the fact that he had committed a heinous crime, and some spark of the fire of remorse might eventually enkindle within his soul a flame of true and serious repentance. I am not advocating any maudlin sentiment in this matter. It is quite probable that the expression, 'hanging is too good for him,' is applicable in this case. I believe it would be no punishment for him to walk to the scaffold, and that he would go there unrepentant and smiling defiance into the faces of his executioners. Labor would be punishment for him; he has admitted that it would, and has boasted that hanging would be the quickest way out of it. I believe the case is one that the extreme penalty is 'life' instead of death. "I, therefore, recommend that the sentence of death be commuted to hard labor in the Indiana State Prison for the period of his natural life. "E. J. FOGARTY, "Warden." The Governor, in accepting the view of the warden, had this to say: "Whereas, George Davis has been convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to be hanged at the Indiana State Prison on the second day of February, 1912; and, "Whereas, the warden of said prison believes the extreme penalty to be life at hard labor, and not hanging; "Now, therfore, I. Thomas R. Marshall, Governor of the State of Indiana, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by the Constitution of said State, do hereby commute the death sentence of said George Davis to imprisonment for life at hard labor, and with the further provision that said George Davis shall neither directly nor indirectly apply for, or receive, further executive clemency. "In testimony whereof, I have here unto set my hand and caused to be af fixed the great seal of the State of Indiana, at the Capitol, in the city of Indianapolis, this 30th day of January A. D. 1912. "THOMAS R. MARSHALL, "Governor." MINERS' CONVENTION AVOIDS THE RACE QUESTION. One of the important resolutions offered at the convention of United Mine Workers in this city, last week, was, in effect, that in the matter of employment no one should be discriminated against on account of creed, color or nationality. It will be observed that the resolution sought mainly to safeguard the Negro workmen, who doubtless have noted some little tendencies toward discrimination. We are not familiar with the argument leading up to the introduction of the resolution, consequently we are not able to say how much of racial issue was injected. However, colored men, notably Paul Berryman, of Sparta, Ill., and Charles Armstrong, of Georgetown, Ill., had much to do in getting the resolution before the convention. The fact that the very fair appearing resolution was amended proved the caution of the leaders, who did not care to see the race question an asset of the organization. The amendment was as follows in effect: That no one should be discriminated against on account of previous activities. The colored men seem to take it that their case is covered, and yet it is not so in plain words. The object, we think, is to avoid the color question altogether, the theory being that whatever rules governed one, governed all. The amendment, that no one should be discriminated against on account of previous activities, is not a substitute in kind for the one touching on the race question. But if everything is even and equal in the operation of the organization and the mines, it is a much better resolution, since it is effective in securing a very desirable something, whereas the purely race question resolution might open up things to the very condition hoped to be avoided. More than likely some little race prejudice creeps in the miners' affairs, but as a whole the miners' association is nearest ideal for the Negroes. Per haps it is best to delay as long as possible an out-and-out Negro question in the organization, at least as long as things continue as they are to-day. BELOIT WIS. Miss Lena Cable, who has been visiting her brother, Mr. H. I. Gupton, and her mother, Mrs. U. G. Gupton, for the last two or three months, will return to her home for the darkest hour. She will be the guest of Mrs. Lewis, 1231 Elm street, Thursday evening.....Mrs. Lillian Howard will visit her mother in Chicago, Ill., on Tuesday, and then return to her home for the future home. She will reside on Tenth street, West Side.....Mr. James Dochen gave a very fine stag dinner Monday evening, January 29. The menu consisting of fried fish, happy vein of friendliness pervaded the atmosphere and the gentlemen friends were at their best. After the repeat, cigars and stories suitablae to the occasion, they journeyed home with the hope that the occasion would be long remembered. Those present were Messrs. Chas. A. Smithson, A. A. Lewis, Wm. Gry, C. A. Smithson, M. A. Lewis, Wm. Gry, C. A. Alexander, Philip Reed, Andrew Noland, L. J. Ousley and James Dorcher. MUNCIE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Dellar Talbert is on the sick list at her mother's on monroe street ... and she's not from Chicago a few days ago. Willie Louisville, KY, to be with her mother. ST. PAUL, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Israel H. Alexander, a brilliant and well esteemed representative of the Louisville high school, has recently been offered employment by the government ser- KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL "A Piece of Gossip," in One Act, Presented at the Normal Institute—Mrs. Anderson to Make a Tour of the State in Interest of the Federation of Women's Clubs—Lawyer Harper's "Talaboo" Musical Company to Play Here—Social Greetings. (By Hardin Tolbert News Bureau, 425 Washington Street. Telephones: Old 654, New 458.) --- Mrs. Tibath Anderson, who was elected state organizer of the Federation of Women's Clubs, and who is now principal of the Bagad public school, will make a tour of the State in the interest of this club. Mrs. Anderson is one of the founders of other energetic members has been holding successful meetings in this city. The club serves as a great instrument for the upbuilding of that downtrodden part of our race here. Frankfort could not do without them in justice to her people. In a few weeks Mrs. Anderson will wish her much success in her tour and hope that she may organize many clubs in the various fields. . . . Lawyer N. R. Harper is the father of the American bar in this State among the colored people. Lawyer Harper was the first colored person in this State to have a law degree and to have the proud distinction as acting judge in the court house of Jefferson county. We have much to look up to in this noble character who is one of the most famous lawyers in the Blue Grass State, which we all love so dearly. Over forty years ago Lawyer Harper (the author of "Talabo," a dramatic musical play) built his way to succeed as a lawyer. He was not a no schools and it was the time of "root hog or die." Mr. Harper, as a poor office boy, won his way to the bar and competed with his old master. The play, "Talabo," was written in a small city. This should be a great inspiration to parents to encourage their children and to see that there is some hope to carry out their talents. I believe this will be a great help to the people, and with the support of legislature, they will have a crowd. Mrs. Marrie Johnson is very ill with pneumonia at her residence on Second street. Mrs. Riller Turner, of Wilkerson street, is very sick. Mrs. Lizzie Russell spent a few days in Cincinnati, the guest of Kettie Johnson and Miss Marie Allen. Many receptions were given in her honor while in that city. Miss Helen Chambus arrived in the city from Cincinnati. Mr. William Hawkins spent a day in Lexington on business. Mr. Elias Rhyne, of Lexington, spent a day in the city on business. Ms. Sharp Steel, of Versailles, was in the city the guest of her brother. Mr. Wayman Garnett was in the city to attend a dance at the Odd Fellows' hall. Mr. Isaak Rause, of Somerset, arrived in the city to be the guest of Miss Willie Crozier. Miss Annie Hicks arFrived in the city after a pleasant visit in Louisville. * * * * Miss Alice R. Simpson entertained a party of little girls at the residence of her parents on Easter in honor of Life Miss Eleanor Dockere the talented violinist, and her sister, Miss Cornelia Dockere. A three-course luncheon was served and a delightful evening was spent. Mr. William R. Jones, of Philadelphia, spent a few days in the city. Misses Anderson and Katie Washington, of Midway, spent a day in the city. * * * * Miss Mary Simpson, of Jackson, was the guest of the city. * * * * President Young and G. Gilbert, of Lexington, were in the city on business. The Capital Social Club will give their second anniversary on February 2, at the club rooms. Dr. Alanda Redman left for Washington, D. C., where he is employed in the government service. Mr. A. L. Johnson has been very ill with pneumonia. Mr. Johnson is the nephew of Senator Fred Douglass, and has served on the police force in Washington, D. C. Mr. George Russell, of Lexington, arrived in the city to spend a few days with his mother. Miss Maria Garner is very ill at her mother's residence on Fowler street. The Alhambra Club met at the residence of Miss Elizabeth Harris and the following officers were elected: President G. W. Martin; vice president Miss E. B. Harris; secretary, Miss Cordella Woolfork; assistant secretary, Miss Ather Smith; treasurer, MFr. Sam Martin. Miss Julia Tucker is very ill with the pneumonia at her mother's residence on Second street. Mrs. Sarah Taylor is up from a spell of sickness after a few weeks' illness. Mrs. Frank Hartfort will leave for California the 20th of February. Mrs. Herbert Robertson gave a supper in honor of the following Misses Marie Henry and Lillian Ellis and Messrs. Geo. Childs and Harvey Tolbert. A four-course menu was served and a nice time enjoyed. Miss Resy Freelan, of Scottville, Ky., is to be the guest of Miss Annie C. Juniper. Mrs. Pat Green spent Sunday in Anchorage and Louisville with friends. Mr. Harvey Tolbert and Miss Lillian Ellis spent a day in Lexington. The Ladies' Economic Club met with Miss lorence Johnson on Thursday afternoon at her residence on Second street. A lovely afternoon was spent. Miss Pearl Tyler, of Versailles, spent a day in the city on business. Messrs. S. Henry, Zeely Green and John Henry spent a day in Lexington. Miss Fannie Mitchell is very ill with the la gripe. Mrs. Sadie Harvey Davis arrived in the city from Murray, Ky., to be the guest of her parents. Mr. Richard Ray, of Cincinnati, arrived in thfE city to be the guest of his brother, Mr. James Ray, a prominent tailor. The Sub-Junior class of the Normal Institute entertained with a delightful supper in honor of the faculty of that institution. An excellent program was rendered and a four-course menu was served. The Freeman is on sale at the Frankfort Pressing Club. The date when Lawyer Harper's "Talaboo" is to play here will be announced in this paper. CENTRALIA.ILL. Special to The Freeman [Name] W. A. PACE. Proprietor of Palace Bar Shop. Shining Par lor and Laundry. 5 N. 14th St. St. Louis, Mo. TULSA, OKLA. Special to THE PRESSMAN. Mrs. Williams was called to Elderoda, Ark, to the bedside of her mother... Mrs. Alice Slaughter left Sunday for a visit to friends... Mrs. Josie Lawrence was in Tishmingh, Okla, at the bedside of her mother... Don J. M. King and family have gone to housekeeping on Frankfort street, Lee Roberts his family have prepared to keep Roberts family MaFinsfield, Okla. . . Miss Maggie Brown, of Tulsa, and Forest L. Olives were quietly married at Hugo, Okla, January 14, 2014. A day night by Sam Morgan and Andrew Agnue. $1.13 was taken from him. They were both placed in jail... Mrs. George Flanning is very sick... Miss E. White Flanning is very sick... Miss E. White The Tulsa County Teachers Reading Circle met on Friday in regular session. Some very interesting points were discussed by the teachers. The president of the circle, Prof. J. W. Hughes, seems to be very interested in the circle is visited by some of Tulsa's most prominent people. They were as follows Colonel J. H. Hill, F. L. Martin, Dr. Jenny and Mrs. M. Hutchins... See E. G. Jenny and the Freeman. H. is always on hand each Saturday at the East End drug store. MIDDLESBOROUGH, KY. Miss Octavia Webster departed this life January 13, at her home. Memorial services were held at the First Baptist Church, at Campbellsville, Ky., where were shipped to Campbellsville, Ky., deceased's former home, for interment. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, at Campbellsville, Ky., where Webster was about twenty years of age and is survived by her mother, father and two brothers. Miss Webster was highly esteemed by all, she possessed a great sense of humor, and her many friends. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, and had been for some years. She was always ready to speak kindly and affectionately to her friends. She came in contact Peace to her ashes. BOWLING GREEN, KY. The Annual Clinic of Dr. Dan Will liams, of Chicago, at Nashville, (By James F. Moxley.) During the week of February 5th, the annual clinic of Dr. Dan Williams, of Chicago, Ill., will be held in Nashville, of the Chicago Medical College. Many of the patients will be prepared preparations to be present at the meeting...Dr. S. H. Warfield, a practicing physician of this city, left Sunday to attend patients, Mrs. L. B. Bradley and Mrs. J. T. who will undergo operations at the hospital. The Men's Local Business League will celebrate Abraba mLincoln's birthday, February 12, at the Statae Street Baptist church. CLEVELAND, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Pearl Stanley, 1121 Central avenue, gave a five-course birthday dinner. Brooks of Detroit, Mich., and Mr. Holt land Carl, of Indianapolis. A musical program was given, Mr. Arthur program was given, Jackson, of Cleveland, and Mr. French, of the company with solos, which were highly appreciated. The out-of-town guests were Miss Mildred Haines, Pittsburg, B. C. Mr. and Mrs. H. Huntington, B. C. Mr. and Mrs. H. McDonald, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Cleveland guests were Jack Lawrence, the Misses Clark, Fife, Shirley Jackson, the Misses Jackson, and Mr. and Mrs. Huntley, who one voted a good time, wishing Miss Mildenley many happy returns of the day. YOUNG MAN IS SUCCESSFUL AT TERRE HAUTE. Wins Reputation as a First Class Funeral Director. Special to THE FREEMAN. TERRE HAUTE, and January 31— The funeral of Aletha Thompson was held at the Freewill Baptist Church. Friday afternoon, January 26, at 2:30. Rev. J. T. Moody officiated, assisted by J. A. Green and C. Co. he had charge of the funeral, and was well conducted by Mr. S. H. Winn. who is a well-known young man in this city. Mr. Winnfrey came here some time, and a freewill funeral for he was head embalmer for his wife & Willis, leading undertakers of that city. Since coming here he has wished for or himself an enviable reputation and business. A freewill funeral for him has young men the country have a better knowledge of funeral directors than he, having graduated from one of the leading colleges in the city of Chicago, coming here, being identified with some of the largest and best establishments in Chicago. Indianapolis. His politeness of manners and accommodating disposition has been excellent. Hoosier capital, and his leaving there was much regretted by hundreds of admirers. HENDERSON, KY. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN. E. G. Tidrington, the hustling grand chancelor of the Knights of Pythias of Indiana was in the city Saturday. H. F. Jones made a flying trip to Corydon and they installed the officers of the K. lodge and the Court of Calantha. The Girls' Athletic Club of the Douglass high school entertained at the residence of Miss Emma Carr, Friday, January 26. The special Monday, January 29, at the residence of Miss Roberta Marshall. The stock left a fine boy with Mrs. William Hopkins, on Holloway street, last week. The Young Men's Business League will hold the Young Men's program at the Old Fellows' hall on January 11. All are requested to be present. The officers of Corinthian court, No 14, were elected Thursday night. The Dunbar Literary Society of the Douglass high school will have its bi-weekly program Friday afternoon. The Girls' Athletic League will hold its bi-weekly program Friday, February 2. Mrs. William Hopkins, of Owensboro, is in the city hospice of her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Hopkins, on Holloway street. Mr. Herman Carr is in the city visitiing his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Carr MOUNT VERNON, OHIO. Rev. John Colman is still on the sick list....The Juvenile Missionary Society of the A. M. E. Church was entertained Januari at the residence of Mrs. John Colman, at the reception accepted the position of headwaiter as the Curtis House....The Ohio State Sanitarium for Tuberculosis will install a new hospital for the Church; Rev. A. A. Hampton, pastor sermons both morning and evening; Sunday school at 9 a. m.; Mr. Jas. Gibson superintendent. Kindly送 the little boy to the school for the structural lessons....Mrs. Robt. Gomea has been on the sick list....Wayman Chapel A. M. E. Church; Rev. John Colman pastor. Owing to his illness, the pastor was absent; J. W. White, of Newark, O. who preached both morning and evening to large congregations. Sunday school at 9 a. m.; Simmons, superintendent. Christian Endeavor at 6 p. m. G. L. Simons, leader. TACOMA WASH SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN There was a marriage in Tacoma last week, Miss Atris Rogers to Mr. George Harrison Longness....The Olivet Baptist church is making arrangements to have a grand rally in March to raise $300 to help the family of Murry, pastor. When coming to Tacoma visit Edison's barber shop....Call on Mrs. V. L. Spencer to the Freeman. ST. LOUIS, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Lella Franklin, of this city, will deliver a lecture to become the wife of Samuel Simmons of Louisville. They will go to Chicago for a few days on their honeymoon, after which they will make their home in Louisville. MINEOLA TEXAS On last Sunday it was cold after a heavy rain...R. M. Jones was cutting wood last week and a limb flew back and knocked is arm out of place...Don't fall to give Sandy Anderson your supporter The Freeman while the low rate is on. A NEW COMPANY The Imperial Vaudeville and Photoplay Company is a new company recently organized, with the following roster: Johnny Carson, Donald, O. P. Stuckley Curly Lewis and Rosella Thomas. The outlook so far is that the company is goin gto enjoy a successful season. They have already secured contracts that extend up until July. McCABE'S MINSTRELS WILL RE MAIN OUT McCabe's Georgia Troubadours are on the road and will remain out all season. This summer the troupe will make New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Wisconsin, Michigan. There are sixteen people in the company and they are carrying all scenery equipment. Max C. Elliott is the agent and William McCabe is manager. DUMAS AND WHEELER MAKE A CALL Report a Good Business This Season Mr. H. Dumas, proprietor of the "Hot test Coon in Dixie" Company, and his business manager, Mr. Alexander Wheeler, were recent callers at the Freeman office. They report good business plans. They provide the outlook of the show business. THE BLACK PATTI COMPANY. The Black Patti Company is rolling on as they have been showing to S. L. Miller, the host of showing in the Orpheum theater, Atlanta, Ga., it being the first and only colored show ever showing there. Miss L. Miller is back with the company for four weeks. DANA THOMPSON'S SUNNY DIXIE MINSTRELS. Dana Thompson's Sunny Dixie Mini strelts are still playing to packed houses James Wallbury, the celebrated drummer, and Sidney Hunt, the tuteur with them, their parents in Brunswick, Ga., and they had a royal time Kid McCoy and Viola McCoy are with and are making good. Charles Richard Brown are sure winners with the Freeman are everybody is happy and senses regards to all. The Freeman are on sale in Denison Tex. by H. Nelson. 416' Bond street north. I ANSWERED DAT NEWS- PAPER AD BUT DEMAND DIDN'T WRITE ME SO I SPOSE DEY WANT ME I AINT GOT DE KALE SO I HAVE TO FOOT IT GEE WHIS- 20 MORE MILES BELIEVE ME MY DOGS IS SHO BARKING OUT IM GWINE TO MAKE IT I KNOWS DEY WANT ME JUST THINK OF DE KALE ILL MAKE- I D BETTER MAKE HASTE I KNOWS DEY'S WAIT- IN FORM ISE OUT OF BREEF SAY-Y KID-D WHARS DE THE ATER-R TE-E HE AROUND TH' CONE FOLLOW YOUR NOSE GET OUT OF HERE HARRY W. JACKSON GOSSIP OF THE STAGE R.T. BUCKNER Buddie Glenn is in Tampa, Fla. Fiddler and Shelton are at Spokane, Wash. Baby F. Seals and wife are still making good at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis. Lyons, Will H. Vodery, Rolly Gibson, Arthur Wilson and James Harris, member of the C. V. B. A. Other members who were not able to be present at the supper were Billy Williams, Charles McKenzie, Tim Moore, Sam Patterson and De Michaelis. Among a few of the musician and actors invited by Mr. Russell. Muriel Ringgold, the inimitable, is in Florida. The Musical Byrons were at the Bijou Theater, Bay City, Mich., the week of the 28th. Clever Billy Young was at Seattle, Wash., last week, with the Fisher Vaudeville Agency. Pearl Mollip, hoop roller and trombonist, of Allen's Minstrrels, sends regards to all friends. The Princess Theater, Dallas, Tex., will soon open its doors to the public. A brilliant run is expected. Alda Overton Walker and bunch would receive a royal welcome in the Middle West. "Why don't she come." Little Johnny Jones and Miss Eva Moore are aft the arouse, Youngs-town, O. week of January 29, 1912. It was rumored that Earl Walker was in Indianapolis this week. Well, we would have to see him with our own eyes. The team of Day and Gulfport, at the Broadway Theater, Nyack, N. Y. Next week at the Montauk Theater, Passaic, N. J. Some one swiped the moving picture machine from the Lincoln Theater, Washington, D. C. The house closed temporarily. Thornton and Long closed a successful engagement at the Dixie theater, Richmond, Va., Saturday night. Now at Wilmington, N. C. Had that delightful little personage, Eva Tanguay, in Indianapolis this week. Just as free and Frolicsome as ever. Just wild about her. Alonzo more, magician, made hits at the Howard and Blue Mouse Theaters, Washington, D. C. Now in British Columbia. Thinks of going to Hawaii. The Celebrated Leon, magician and ventriloquist, after a successful engagement at the Dixie Theater, Tampa, Fl., closed January 21, leaving for Havana, Cuba. The Moores, John and Lila, after five weeks in Wilmington, N. C., Winston-Salem, N. C., two weeks, opened at the Globe Theater, Jacksonville, Fla., January 22. R. Roy Pope, bandmaster, has signed up the boys for Ringling Bros, for next season. Only a few new faces will be seen in the aggregation. Season opens about April 1. Happy Go-Lucky Simpson seemingly has got himself into a peck of trouble by his reflection on Manager Predinger. The boys say they know better; they are after him with a sharp stick. The Walker Theater, Indianapolis, stands yet, the great untenanted, memorial of somebody's past greatness. Conveying faith and a long purse may work wonders with the venture. Tim Owsley, manager of the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, done gone and done before her time—married a young school miss. He is as happy as a boy with his first pair of red-top boots. It is said that Oscar Hammerstein, the millionaire theatrical manager, will bring to this country some colored foreign acts when he returns from Europe. Just bring 'em, that's all, as Dudley would say. Richards and Pringle's Minstrels are at San Diego, Cal. Boy reported as doing a great success with his act, Townsend gave little dinner for Clarence Powell, Sydney Kirkpatrick, Geo. Day and W. H. Bowman. Harry Brooks, the black face comedian has returned from the coast, where he is now at Boston, Mass., playing a week's engagement at the Back Bay theater, under the management of Mr. Ed. C. Price, and is more than making good. Louis Block, of Louisville, is writing songs for the Gotham Attack Music Company, 136 West. Thirty-seventh street, New York. "That Heaven Rag," "I Don't Stand or No More," and "That Man's Leg" and other songs that are making good are by him, and can be found on sale at all music stores. D. W. Batsell's Orchestra is meeting with much success in the State of Alabama. We are playing all classes of music and featuring all the laatie music produced by our composers. Just re-reading Wilhelm C. Swearman's rug, "Down Home," which is just what I want for an encore number. W. E. Lewis, write me. Regards to "Sunny Dixie" bunch, and also Harrison Brothers. J. M. Busby, manager. Another theater has closed. The Walker Theater, at Indianapolis,Ind.—due to mismanagement and negligence. Since the passing of Earl Walker the management has been very bad. Why not have a new manager, the name of George Walker, a monument to that famous actor, and let some active young man manage it?—Baltimore Got the dope a little wrong, but let it go at that. We might say that Walker was the first, last and only manager; it's his calamity, wholly, solely. An evening's "de luxe," given by Mr. L. B. McCoy, the Southern playwright and producer, and Mr. Edward Saunier, the stranger and producer of the Glen Leaf Sextet, and the Glen Leaf Quartet and the Glen Leaf Sextette, last Thursday, January 25, 1912, at Dal-Texas. The affair is reported as one of the grandest that ever happened. The quartet and the sextette rendered selections. Members of the Griggs, first tenor; Mr. Robert Demastic, second tenor; Mr. J. M. McMillan, barrion; Mr. J. Davis, basso; Mr. W. Simpson, leader; Members of sextette; Mr. H. Leaf tenor; Mr. J. Bagsby, second tenor; Mr. Shepard, Mr. J. Rains, leader; Mr. Ed Saunier, register bass; Mr. E. Roby, basso. THE C. V. B. A. ACTORS DINE IN CHICAGO. S. H. Dudley and Sylvester Russell Eat Together at the La Verdo. On the evening of January 25th, following the settlement of the Russell-Dudley suit out of court, a re-union supper was given by the members of the Colored Yorkville Benevolent Association of New York who are at present in Chicago. The supper was placed at the La Verdo cafe, where a banquet luncheon was served. S. H. Hunt and Sylvester Russell ate supper together with Henry Troy, James Burris, Frank De Lyons, Will H. Vodery, Rolly Gibson, Arthur Wilson and James Harris, members of the C. B. A. Other members who were not able to present at the supper were Billy William and Jesse Keele, Tim Moore, Sam Patterson and Dale Michaels. Among a few of the musicians and actors invited by Mr. Russell were were Erskine Jackson, W. B. Kyle, W. H. Donnelly, Eric Reeves, Dave Payton, Jr., Tobe Brown, rank Tate, Nelson Kincaid, Miles Harris, Chester Cunningham, John Goodloe, Chas Alpin (guest of Mr. Wilson) and the Earl DeRose Clarence Jones, of the La Verdo orchestra, was also an invited guest. AT CROWN GARDEN THEATER. Comment on this page is most generally confined to matters having to do with the theater and with the art of the theatrical. The theater days there is any—but, now and then, it has mittened a suggestion that I hope will not be mistaken for a command. That suggestion is that light vaudeville be conducted. Not of time at the Crown Garden Theater. There is a serpentine dance that follows that is done by a woman who knows the art, whatever her name may be, and when the picture of Lincoln was thrown the clap of hands came from every side. Allen and Morton proved the headliners of the bill-and they kept them ringing outting as they sped down the tennille trail. The end. This act is a clever one and deserves special credit for its originality and strength in comedy lines. Really they are comedians of the highest order, dance and dance and the most magnetic way, and don't know of the one who reminds us of the more late lamented Walker for attractive, glittering teeth and a happy countenance when singing a fitting song called "Pt On Your Arm." A Renaissance man. Allen can dance with the best of them. His imitations are approaching the real article. Allen and Morton—that's all! LOUFISVILLE, KY. Seats may now be secured for the local engagement of Hanlon's "Fantasma," which is scheduled as the attraction at the Walnut theater, beginning Sunday, February 4. Hanlon's "Fantasma" has its own season, four years now, and it is promised that this new edition is new in everything but the name. As usual with all the Hanlon productions, "Fantasma" will be overflowing with additional trick and illusions for which the Hanlon company has added to these there will be several car-loads of massive and gorgeous scenery; there will be a cast of principals of exceptional merit; and a large chorus, and there will be ballets and transformations of fun. There is also a dramatic story. In Hanlon's which is bound to appeal to the old as well as the young. The music is all new and all in all it is promised that "Fantasma" this year is better and bigger and than ever before. The engagement here will be short one. Special seats for colored people. THE PEKIN, CINCINNATI, OHIO. The Gaither Theater is still closed Mr. Frank Q. Doyle, of the Doyle Booking Agency, passed through the city Monday to hear he speak through time the Fekin to see McCarran Diggs act. It has been rumored that he is negotiating for the control of the Orpheum Theater, to complete a chain of vandeville houses. The Cubanola Trio, a new act from the Eastern Circuit, will be one of the attractions at the Fekin in the near future. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC BABY F SEALS IN SEARCH OF FAME CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell Rogers and Wiley Return to the Grand - Carita Day Finishes a Big Week. There was a warm gathering which greeted Rogers & Wiley on their return last Monday evening, both artists repeating their former success. Rance Smith, a singing and dancing comedian, also colored, won high favor. Of the white actors that took well, Lawrence Johnson, a ventriloquist seen last season at the Monogram, is great in his line of work. Long and Cotton, well-known performers, in *Managerial Troubles*, an open stage of their acrobats, gave much fun. Carita Day drew crowds on the last half of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Keenan Wallace, in a "Box of Perfecto's", were good. Halligan and Kearns, in *Merry Youngsters*, gave some amusement. Earl Walker and Leona Marshall were two well-known colored performers who gave a meat up-to-date act and made good. He pictures this week included *Escape*, with others. Manager Duke Brennan is now beginning to see the point. Mr. Able was born in Lebanon, but was brought up in Louisville, Ky. He is a A. E. first-class rag time singer and entertains at the La Verda every evening. Dan Michael's and Billy Mills Score at the Monogram—Lizzie Hart Continues Popular in New Songs. The Phoenix Photo Plays Draw the Elite There has been something quite noticeable about this little picture house. It seems to draw many people who do not attend any of the other houses. And it is common to see the school or office to picture worshippers that makes this house so popular. Many people go to sing in the chorus of the illustrated songs. Among the good pictures on Monday evening were "Taking His Medicine" and "The Ghosts' Warning." Miller and Green opened Monday night at the Virginia theater and proved a success. Gilmore, Kinky and Gilmore open at the Howard Theater, Washington, D.C. next week. Buddy Gilmore denies that he played traps under price in a well-known wine room and states that he only played free for his own personal amusement. James Reece Europe, the well-known composer and leader, is reported to have been shot by Bessie Simms, an actress, in New York, and is said to be in a serious condition. Lillian Lee Ingram recently appeared at the Star theater, where she made good in a repertory of songs. The Grand theater orchestra played at Ebenezer Baptist church literary society meeting last Sunday afternoon. Herbert Lucca informs me that he is the original author of "The Man From Bam." He asserts that he gave the play to Andrew Trible to be produced by the Pekin Stock Company, and after Miller and Lyles had revised it, they assumed the authorship. Pearl Hunter has returned from Wisconsin, where he was taken ill while filling his dates as a comedy entertainer. Daisy Martin, of the Smart Set company, made quite a hit in her singing and dancing specialties and bids fair to follow in the footsteps of her predecessors who have won recognition by advancing from the chorus. The Watermelon Jubilee Quartette, which consists of Isaac Bell, first tenor; Wm Wright, second tenor; W. B. Williams, second bass and Sidney Williams, first bass, is now on a tour through Michigan. Miss Lottie Grady, the high-salaried soubriette owner of the Pekin Stock company but later in the Rise of Williams and the Smart Set companies, will open at the Monogram theater February 5th, for one week only. Jennie Hillman has retired from the S. H. Dudley Smart Set company as contralto singer and warrior mistress, owing to disagreement regarding her salary. Miss Human, who owns her own accord, is now in the city and is already considering two offers from managers. J. G. Young and Charles H. Hunt, of Milwaukee, were in the city for a few days' visit, hosts of Charles H. Young, the bartender tinger. Illa Vincent was the attraction at the Pete's theater at a special performance rday after the funeral of Vaudeville bill consisted of Glimke, Kinch, Glimke, Mr. Smith, Ella Douglass and Picks, Dan Michaels and wife, and Cotton Blossoms. Frank Tate, violinist; Nelson Kincaid, clarinetist, and Miles Harris, trap drumer, were the victims of a typographical error which appeared last week. The article which is at it they were not effective should have read that their work was most effective. One thing that keeps actors and musicians back is the fact that they are always trying to knock each other, underarm to underarm, to the ground, and selves. It is almost useless to speak of this form of ignorance and envy except to state that all performers of the kind are usually failures. * The Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association will give a prize, masquerade costume, and Manhattan Caskino, New York City, 155th street, 8th avenue, on Thursday evening, February 15th. Box seats are now on sale at B. A. rooms, 127 West 30th street. More will be said about this affair next week. * (By Billy E. Jones.) Miller and Lyles at Hammerstein's this week. Reyards to George Walker and Mr. Montgomery. Avery and Hart this week at Hammerstein's theater, New York. The Singalese troupe of singers and dancers at the Blue Mouse theater, Washington, D. C. Mitchel and Settle, new team, opened at the National theater, New York, and scored a big success. Carlisle and Wellman this week at the Oxford theater, London. These boys have scored a big success since arriving there. Thomas and Ward open in Detroit on the Gus Sun time Monday. The singing of Mira Ward is one of the features of the act. Kid Thomas and Ward opened at Detroit, Mira, and the Gus Sun time, last Monday, after finishing two weeks in Washington, D. C. Billy Palmer is busy organizing his band at Washington, D. C., for the circus and may open with the Millers' 101 Ranch aggregation. Miss Pearl Jones, who has been somewhat under the weather at Richmond, Va., is better. Will open soon at the Pekin theater, Richmond. "My Friend from Dixie" company will not play at the Howard theater, Washington, D. C., until later in the season, instead of the week of February 12. Rastus Brown, the champion buck and wing eccentric dancer who played the Lincoln theater, New York, last week, scored a big hit with his dancing. Mr. Rufus G. Byars, late of San Antonio, Texas, is still house manager at the Howard theater, Mr. Arthur Williams, of Houston, Texas, is doorman. The team of Hunter and Chappelle at the Crescent theater, New York, this week. They are booked through Pennsylvania and will leave New York Monday. Eugene Hellman, the magician now at Atlantic City, is busy getting his act ready for his New York opening next season. He will have many new features. The Samaoan Girl's Quartette, made such a hit at the Howard theater, opened at Daly's theater, Baltimore, Md., Monday, scoring a big hit in their novelty act. Mr. Miller, of the Miller Family, just finished two excellent instrumental numbers for publication. One is a waltz number and the other a selection. Copies will be on sale soon. The Frogs will give their first entertainment January 29th at the New Casino, 107th street, New York City. Bert Williams is president; Lester A. Walton, vice president. A record crowd expected. Billy E. Jones, the singing comedian, is scoring a big success with the new song hits, "Chicken Rag," "Till Spoon to the Tune of the Slivery Moon," and "The Baboon Baby Dance," a new song featured by Blanche Ring. To all performers: We are all in this business for an honest living, so try and use your own brains. If a performer is making good with his brains, the original music will do the work. We have performers who will go to a theater with a (Series Continued.) pencil and paper and copy word for word until they have the entire act and then go in a town ahead of you and do the act and get all the credit for it. So please use your own brains and oblige, Ora Criswell. Would like for Mr. Sylvester Russell, my friend whom I have not seen for quite a while, he left Newark, N. J., to send his address to Billy E. Jones, 1805 Fourth Street, northwest, Washington, D. C. Miss Ora Criswell is some more con counter. She certainly can get that "Wild Cherry Rag" over with patience. She is another May Irwin and Stella Mayhew would look with envy upon her at the Howard theater, Washington, D. C., last week. Joe Sandifer, the Beau Brummel of vaudeville, since arriving in Washington has made a host of friends and is very popular among the Smart Set as he is the gentleman and his work on the stage at the Howard theater has made a big hit. Miss Ora Criswell, the famous singing comedienne who appeared at the Howard theater, Washington, D. C., recently, scored one of the biggest hits here as a woman-gained for her much applause. Ora Criswell is natural on the stage; she is Ora Criswell and the same off the stage. She is not artificial. She needs no grease, powder or rouge to make her different from the audience; she uses it she does not need it. She joined with Joe Sandifer, the well-known black face comedian. They opened at the Howard theater last week and the act was a bit bigger than the biggest hit on the bill, being also the biggest hit they opened last Monday at the Fairyland theater and the acc is booked indefinitely. T CENTRAL THEATER, ATLANTA, GEORGIA. King's Stock Company presented for an opening, "My Rich Uncle," met with favor. Miss Annie St. Claire, the much interrupted wife, engages Billy Higgins, the stock company's chief play baby in order to fool her rich uncle. The dialogue between these two is sprightly and the situations uproarously funny. After a big variety of vaudeville, the stock company concluded with a western play, followed by Pet of the Ranch." The play has strong emotional situations. The complications are numerous and seemingly inextricable. are the much in- teresting Hightigs, in the South to cool her rich un- den these two is upon appearously variety of vande- concluded with ma, "Matilda, the play has strong the complications ingly inextricable, HIGH CLASS Vaudeville Sketches written to order and Monologue prices right. EDWARD L., 412 S. Dearborn St., Mobile, Alabama B. F. KEITH'S Grand Opera House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. ARDS' SONG REVUE OF 1912 TH GUS EDWARDS HIMSELF man and a company of 30 of Mr. Edwards' personally developed printing "THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH," in six spouts. BOUND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. NNTED! Mr. those doubling in band preferred. All performers and the fighters not wanted. Address Alex. F. Wheeler, Mgr., Do. as per route in The Freeman. colored Vaudeville Theatre MATINEE EVERY DAY Grand Opera H GUS EDWARDS' 500 WITH GUS EDW Assisted by Lillian Boardman and a company proteges, presenting "THE FOUND 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALGONY WAN Cornet and violin player, those doubling musicians write Booze fighters not ww Hottest Coon in Dixie Co., as per route Imperial Colored V MATINEE EVERY DAY Grand Opera House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. GUS EDWARDS' SONG REVUE OF 1912 WITH GUS EDWARDS HIMSELF Assisted by Lillian Boardman and a company of 30 of Mr. Edwards' personally developed proteges, presenting "THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH," in six spouts. WANTED! Cornet and violin player, those doubling in band preferred. All performers and musicians write Booze fighters not wanted. Address Alex. F. Wheeler, Mgr., Hottest Coon in Dixie Co., as per route in The Freeman. Imperial Colored Vaudeville Theatre Jackson, Tennessee Wanted—First class vaudeville acts large. Chorus girls wanted for stock Box 324. Allie I. Johnson, General Stage Director. WAN FIRST CLASS Women and men, sister acts, monelty acts of all kinds. State lo vaudeville acts of all kinds; none too good, none too anted for stock Write or wire for time. Address P. O. enson, General Manager; Lyons Daniels, Booking and WANTED! T CLASS PERFORMERS Master acts, monologue artists, comedians and nov- olds. State lowest salary. Write JIM WISE, Wanted—First class vaudeville acts of all kinds; none too good, none too large. Chorus girls wanted for stock Write or wire for time. Address P. O. Box 324. Allie I. Johnson, General Manager; Lyons Daniels, Booking and Stage Director. WANTED! Women and men, sister acts, monologue artists, comedians and novelty acts of all kinds. State lowest salary. Write JIM WISE, "From Georgia by Telegraph," Airdome Theatre, Tampa, Florida. WANTED! Vaudeville acts and stock people of all kinds. Wire or write now—not to-morrow, but right now Jacksonville, Florida SANK SIMS, Amusement Director SHORT & FLOYD, Owners and Managers --- 5 but the unexpected appearance of Steve brings down the house nightly. The vaudeville acts are Wiggins Bros, in their second week, we were caught with the goods and the audience jumped in jovacious and full of clever humor. The hit when they introduce the Zulu dance, Miss Rebecca Redmond. No one can escape the reeling and shoulder movements of the singles the "Mysterious Rag," Boyd and Bowie and the much needed rest as vaudevillians, came in strong. The audience welcomed them back. This team is absolutely an ardent working one. Their act offers a series of closings closing with a very astonishing and funny Ghost." Miss Lillian Brown made a flying trip to Chicago, on account of her mother's illness. After a fair promise that her mother would be all right in a few minutes, she took a gun with mirth and music and as soon as she hit the footlights this charming little soubrette started firing at the audience. Everybody must have been hit, so she carried them say as they passed out, "Lillian all right, and the show has 'got em.'" Look out for the baseball edition. ROUTE S. H. DUDLEY, IN "DR. BEANS FROM Oakland, Ow, Feb. 4 to Tolga. 8, 10, 18. J. LUBRIE HILL, IN "MY FRIEND FROM DIXIE" - Syracuse, N. Y., Feb. 5, 9; Rochester, 8, 9, 10. "I DISTRICT" - Shelbyville, Ind., week of Feb. 5. IMPERIAL VAUDEVILLE AND PHOTO-TO-PLAY CO. - Vinton, Ia., Feb. 4 to 9. BLACK PATT MUSICAL COMEDY CO. - Fell, Ia., Orlando, 6. New Smyrna, 7; Daytona, 8; St. Augustine, 9; Palatka, 10. KIBBLE & MARTIN'S U. T. C. CO. - Moore, Md. week of Feb. 5. LOWER, H. & MARTIN'S CREELS - Columbia, Mo, Feb. 5; Mexico, 6. Vandalia, 7; Bowling Green, 8; Louisiana, 9; Perry, 10. KIBBLE & KINNS IN "ROYAL SAM" - Kindrish Okla, Feb. 5; Enhil, 5; Pawnee, 7; Tulsa, 8; Muskogee, 9; Vinita, 10. McCABE'S GEORGIA TBUROADU B 5: Peabody, Kans, Feb. 5. 6: Hutchinson, Sterling, 8; Pawnee Rock, 9; Larned, 10. Arnute, B. Blake, E.och The Bruces R. R. Dixon, Wm. Dudley, E.B. Elliott, E.J. Fatt, F. Hull, D.R. Harris, Geo. Harrison, Louis W. Jones, Archie Kewley, Fred Lakose, A.C. Lee, Walter Mayfield, W.M. Mickels, Eugene Mayfield, W.H. Mores, J. Francis Mores, J. H. Nicholas, Kurtus Peat, E.A. Shefelt, Joseph. Sir Jones Sadler, S. Simmons, Cress Timmons, Willie W. Jones Venable, Ellok Wolfscale, Geo. Wise, Hen. William, Williams, C.H. Zeeke, Billy. Ladies' List. Michaela, Lecara Moore, Maze Mazzle Nicholas, Miss Ray Amsew, Miss A. Sawyer, Miss A. Smith, Augustus Tryer, Maze Ethel Bright. Miss Gussie Edwards, Laura Fairfax, Mabel Fayes, Miss Imaa. Hiss, Miss Ella Johnson, Miss Mamie Moore, Miss Maggie GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 5. The team of Pugh and Pugh, E. E. and Lizbizie, opened on the 22nd at the new playhouse, Tampa, Fla. Mabel Whitman and "Picks" are on the coast going "Big." Pantages circle Mrs. Whitman singing Washington Hag and screaming them. Harry Kraton, writing on board the ship Geo. Washington, says that he is on his way to London. He will do a twelve months tour of Europe. Clever Billy Young just closed successful engagement at the Lyric Theater, Raymond, Wash. Thinks of taking work with the Fisher agency, California circuit. Week of 29th that Mysterious Trio. Green, Pew & Green, have just closed two successive weeks at Dixie, Charlotte, the city of Johnson Theater, Columbia, S. C. Gus Simons, the little wonder conduit, several days of this week in the city on business. He left Wednesday night for Cincinnati, O., where he will wake up for Dille Dems. Crown Garden patrons thought they would have a chance to see Gus who here as they like his work "muchly." EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT BABY F. SEALS AND BABY FLOYD FISHER. For the fourth successive week Baby F. Seals and Baby Floyd Fisher have been held over at the Crown Garden themself in this city. This satiety is still keeping them screaming with a brand new act each and every week and we wonder how many more the Original Baby F. Seals has up his sleeve. A. FREEMAN READER. NOTES FROM THE ALCAZAR THE ATER, GALVESTON, TEXAS. We are sending them away screaming nightly, Mr. George Centers, our efficient stage manager, certainly putting on stage shows, Sandra Brennan, that works any where, is certainly the talk of Galveston, for the way he trips is awful. Eddie Wilson, our straight man, has been the most famous as a classical songster I must say he has no equal. Now look who is here, the old reliable John Tanner, the dancing king. Famous Rae Wallburg, better known as the "Gallivant," is certainly a robe, is certainly in a class by herself and has easily made friends with the Galveston theatregores. Other useful memoirs include Hughes, Jess Burnett, Carrie L. Huff and Gretchen Rogers. The entire company sends best regards to all in and out of profession, and say don't forget that our Mr. A. Ritzler, is a real theatrical prince. WILLIAM ROBINSON, JR., GIVES A PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENT. Does His Stunt at The Freeman Office Before Critical Audience and Passes. Monday evening between six and seven o'clock William Robinson of the team of Cooper & Robinson, who are the manager of the theatre, gave a little performance with the assistance of "William Robinson Jr.", at the Freeman office before the staff and most especially for the entertainment of the audience with you. "William Robinson Jr." is nothing more than a wooden doll suspend on a piece of wire nearly a foot long. This doll is used with your hands jumping-jack with very loose joints at the knees, trunk and elbows. A cigar box is used as a platform upon which it stands and with a constant little tapering of the body with your hands the doll will do a buck and winger nearly as good as any artistic dancer. "Getting over Sal" seems to be one of the best pieces for this figure to do. What makes it interesting is Robinson's imitation of a real orchestra during the time the doll is dancing. * * * * * Mr. Al. Boyd, a very popular and well known character actor of the Crown Stock company, left unexpectedly for Arkansas last Wednesday afternoon. It was with Mr. Boyd made such a hasty departure. Margie Bennett and six colored performers, including Eagle Rochs' on the program of the Empire theatre, are playing at the theatrical great hits with everyone who sees them. SEEN AND HEARD WHILE PASS ING. (By S. Tutt Whitney.) Critics and Criticism. One is either above or below criticism. A very few are above; none will acknowledge being below, consequently most of us are below criticism. Intelligent criticism, administered in the right spirit is no doubt beneficial. "Our best friends are those who tell us of our faults and help us to mend them," should be the attitude of all critics. His criticisms should carry no personal note. His only thought should be the advancement of the art to which he is a devotee. The majority of sol-distant dramatic critics are incompetent. They have no technical knowledge of the thing they presume to criticize. One would not think of sending a butcher to criticise an art exhibit, or a shoemaker to criticise a piano recital. Yet this is what happens nightly in our theatres, is a great technical knowledge of the regular theatregoers judge themselves to be competent critics, notwithstanding two-thirds of this nine-tenths has never been behind the footlights, or has any knowledge of the dramatic art of the artists upon the stage. Because one has read the Etude or the Musician and become familiar with a few musical terms, does not make that one able to criticise a singing or a violin recital. A critic should not only be able to test an error but to suggest the correction as well. His aim should be to encourage not to discourage the artist. He should be able to temper to enter into writings, thereby germinating a doubt of his honesty of purpose. A critic should be severe in his denunciation of the bad, the false, the illegitimate; and quick in his criticism of the legitimate art. It may be interesting to some to read what some of the world's great thinkers and writers have had to say of critics and criticism. Below are a few quotations. Criticism should be written for the public and not for the artist; and when I say the artist is wise to leave it unread, I do so because I conceive for him, in the conduct of his life, that he is a true consolation of the press. Humble and gentle, certainly, the true servant will ever be. But let him also be self-reliant when the emergency comes, proud in his conscious power, and satisfied in the knowledge that he has done in the William Winter, the Stone, and the Stare. "Criticism is above all a gift, an intuition, a matter of tact and flair; it cannot be taught or demonstrated,—it is an art." (Amiel. Journal). "Sympathy is the first condition of criticism; reason and justice pre-suppose, at their origin, emotion." (Amlie, Journal.) "Some men think about the defects of their friends, and there is nothing to be gained by it. I have always paid attention to the men of my enemies, nad fondly to the women (Quebec). 'You know who the critics are?' The men who have failed in literature and art." (Disrael). "What a blessed thing it is that nature has awaived, manified, and patented her authors, contrived to make critics out of the chips that were left." (Holmes). "A wise scepticism is the first attribute of criticism." (Lovel). "A critic must accept what is best in a poet, and thus has his best encourager." (Stedman). SAYS CHAIN OF COLORED THEATER SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED. Praises Dudley For His Thoughtful Proposition. Dramatic Editor of The Freeman: I see in the issue of January 20 an article from the pen of the great comedian, Robert Blythe, from it I glean that he is after establishing a chain of real colored theaters, to be owned and operated by colored men exclusively, and am much in favor of having them be considered any theater that is owned by white men a colored theater. Again, I have noticed that the average theater owned by whites for colored patronage often rings in the white act. But I have noticed that the theater that colored men in the various cities that Mr. Dudley mentions ought to jump at the proposition when they are to remember that such a man as Mr. Dudley owns the offices and money, as well as a safe bet, that such a project ought to make good Mr. Dudley has had long years of experience in the theatrical business and is a bright. Theatrical business is a paving business when placed in the hands of one who knows the game, as does the veteran actor, Mr. Dudley. In each of our companies, stock companies should be formed, and should be called citizens of color not be strong enough, then small shares should be issued and bought up until the proper amount is paid. Of all things we should be very careful in our selection of playhouses. Our people are strong on elegance. We love refinement and comer or as we love the theater, you will not creeting the interior of a theater too pretty for the colored theaterers. He will buy a box every night in the week if you have one. So, enough for him. But, to return to Mr. Dudley, we are going to have agressive feeling for his race, and hope that his proposition for establishing a chain of colored theaters will pull through at an early date. I hope that once the business man will look into this matter he will jump in and render his assistance. am yours to the JOHN R. THOMAS. Indianapolis, Ind. OUR COLORED RAILROAD MEN. Send in your subscriptions to 4015 Cottage Grove avenue to Mr. J. R. Winston, Chicago, IL. Mr. Carl Duncan, 4833 Dearborn street is in Pullman service to Buffalo. N. Y. over the Michigan eCntral Railway. Mr. George Owens is in the service of the Pullman Company to Los Angeles, Cal., over the Santa Fe R. R. Co. lines. Mr. Hugh Alison, 4805 State street is in the Pullman service to Pittsburgh, Pa., over the Pennsylvania Railway Co. lines. Mr. William McKissick, 4718 State street, is in the service of the Pullman Co. to the coast over the C. 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From 21st and Dearborn to tell Cross, what she did not see in The Freeman. Mr. Edward Broke, who was frozen January 5, between Hampton and Empire, Minn., flaggering on a hand car, has returned to his host of duty as train porter on train No. 1 and 2 to the city of Chicago. In the service of the Chicago Great Western Railway Company, January 18. You should read The Freeman each week. Get wise as to what is doing in this busy world of ours. Just a few busy days is not enough for $1.00 a year till the 31st of January. Send your dollar in to Mr. Winston. 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. Il. This means you, if you are not a subscriber. When the press shows up some of these clubs dirt the owner outholders a cut pig. The reader no doubt may know that club girls are not right. If these clubs are not right The Freeman will put you wise, so be on the lookout for clubs that use female waitresses for their girls, making promotion for the bar, so they say, but get wise to such propositions. Fellow Railroad Men—I have been and appalled by the service of the Chicago Great Western Railway Company service between Chicago and Oelwein, Ia., and I will be pleased to take each railroad man's subway road junction. As The Freeman gives space to the rollroad men it is up to you to show The Freeman Publishing Company that your heart is right by giving him Winston your subscription. His address is 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago, IL. POPULATION OF WEST VIRGINIA ACCORDING TO COLOR. Washington, D. C., Jan. 25.—A pre- fect of the University of Washington, Nesro population of West Virginia, by There has been an increase since 1900 in the Negro population of 20,674, in the Negro population of 19,674, and an increase during the preceding decade of 10,809, or 33.1 per cent. The whites increased frob 1900 to 1910 at about the same rate as from 1890 to 1900, the increase being respectable, 15.54, or 26.4 per cent, as against 185,156, or 25.4 per cent. Wheeling city had a population in 1910 of 41,641, comprising 40,433 whites, 10,204 blacks, 15,54, or 26.4 per cent (Chinese). The equivalent figures or 1900 were: White, 37,804; Negroes, 1.066; all other, 8. For 1890 they were: White, 33,541; Negroes, 974; all other, 7. The proportion of Negro of the total population of Wheeling has changed but little since 1890, the proportion in 1910 being 2.9 per cent, as compared with 1890, the proportion in 1890. The increase from 1900 to 1910 in the white population was 2.629, or 7 per cent, as against an increase for the preceding decade of 4,263, or 9 per cent, as compared with an increase from 1890 to 1900 of 92, or 9.4 per cent. HORSE BREEDING DEPARTMENT AT TUSKEGEE. In compliance with a promise made some time ago to President Booker T. Washington, W. E. D. Stokes, the New York, millionaire owner of Patches Hunting Company from this country has just presented to Tuskegee Institute, at Tuskegee, Ala., a high-class trotting stallion valued at $2,000, which, with some mares that have been promised by Eastern horsemen, will form a black stallion be started as a feature of this stock-raising department of this noted industrial school. The horse presented by Mr. Stokes isotypeed by year, year black stallion be started as a feature of Crystalion, or Electro by Electrotype, and which has a trial of 2:27 at two years old. The animal was taken to Tuskegee this week by Ed. Mills, colored, resident of Patches Hunting Company and presented to President Washington and with the compliments of Mr. Stokes. In connection with the presentation of the stallion, which was strongly urged to engage Willis, he pressed with the belief that the inauguration of the horse-breeding industry at this noted school would result advantageously for the institution as well as the colored race an unexpected but important win, was boveted in the return for the gift this came to the shape of an honary degree of Doctor of Breeding, Training and Handling of Horses, conferred on him by the institute through President Washington and the president of the institute and students. The degree, which was in form of a diploma, was presented to Manager Willis on a handsome silver tray, the gift of Mr. Stokes also, the vice president of the institute, to Manager Willis than the presentation of the horse to the institution. The silver tray, an exceedingly handsome trophy is valued at £10,000, the prize to Manager Willis than the presentation of the horse to the institution. The silver tray, which was transported from New York to Tuskegee, and which was the valuation that Manager Willis was compelled to pay expressage on for This gift from Mr. Stokes, presented on this occasion, was in recognition of Manager Willis' idulity and ability in managing Patch Valley farms so successful for the last 15 years. Naturally Willis is very proud of the gift, as well as the honor conferred upon him by Tuskegee Institute, and upon his return home Saturday from the University of Alabama to his benefactors, and was greatly elated over the outcome of his trip. THEY LIKE THE FREEMAN. Hon. E. C. Knox. Dear Sir—Find inclosed a cheek you will please renew my subscription to the Freeman for another year. We feel lost without the Freeman. Very truly. J. T. OATNEAL Winfield, La., Jan. 20, 1912. The Freeman Publishing Co., Indianapolis, Ind. 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Ample time will be spent in the Rockies to see the beauties of nature both on the Canadian and United States side. win, of St. Paul, Minn., is back with us again. Godwine was with us last winter but as it is so very hot here he went to the barn to nurse him. He quite a favorite here as well as in his home town with the ladies....Mr. Tom Herndron, captain of the star watch, is off for a few days of pleasure. Mr. Ben is acting as captain during his absence ADDYSTON. OHIO. Jessie Walters, aged 23, colored, employed at the plant of the Island Creek Coal Company, met with a serious accident, which may prove fatal. Monday morning at 9 o'clock while pushing coal cars on the trestle of the plant, by making switches one of the oldest devices on the back knocking him to the ground a distance of 70 feet. He was taken to the Betts street hospital in an unconscious condition. Aunt Hulley Garnett, age 61, carefully obstructed the village, received a second stroke of paralysis Monday at noon. At this writing she is yet alive....The members of the first church church will celebrate Abra-Lincoln's birthday February 14. Subsequent days, John Henderson, of Lexington, Ky, spent several days in the village the guest of Mrs. S. H. Pillow....Rev. E. J. McCray, D. D., will deliver the principal address at the celebration of Lincoln's birthday February 14. Subsequent days, Henry Delaney and Terliss. Young are registered on the sick calendar; both are doing fairly well. DEATH OF PROF. F. S. DELANEY AT WILBERFORCE, OHIO. The faculty and students, of Wilberforce University, having learned of the death of Professor F. S. Delaney, son of the late Major Martin R. Delaney, take this opportunity to express their grief at his early demise and to add this testimony to the excellence of his character and to the manhood of his youth and early manhood were spent in this vicinity. As a student he was exemplary in conduct and superior in attainments, graduating with honors. Early in his life he became an eager Christian and continued while here he was manifest the deepest consciousness. He was most respectful and devoted to his parents, especially to his mother, whose absence of several years he was called her the teacher of Mathematics, giving perfect satisfaction in his work. As a member of the faculty his life was an inspiration to all, especially to his man. He was strong and genial, treating students with great cordiality, yet never losing his power over them for good. In his death it is resolved that the education he has lost an important leader, the man of great value, and the Wilberforce value, and the Wilberforce a member whose life has been a credit institution, and who has been personal supporter. Resolved: That the faculty and the force University hereby renew the pressions of grief and tender their sympathies to the bereaved widow and son paths to the husband and father; and likewise to the father and brothers who suffer the loss of their manhood of a loving brother, who passed beyond to join the CHOIR IN W. S. SCARBOROUGH, HALLIE Q. BROWN, T. G. STEWARD DR. TODD KILLED IN RAILROAD ACCIDENT T FRANKFORT, KY. FRANKFORT, Ky.-Dr. Louis G. P. Todd, son of Rev. W. R. Todd, one of the most prominent citizens of the capital city, lost his life recently in a railroad accident in Chicago. The remains of the man, named Franke, for burial. This young man followed the profession of teaching for a number of years and left it to take up the study of medicine in Howard university. After graduation he located in Muskegue, Oklahoma, where he practiced successfully. His father, foster Todd, will continue to reside in Muskegue, being employed as teacher of English and literature in the high school. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. SPORTING NEWS NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 22—Local sporting promoterFs have asked the police here for "tentative sanction" for a boxing bout, in which Jack Johnson, the champion, will meet Jim lynn and Al. Pizer of the same afternoon, each bout to be 15 rounds. He is impounded to the sessions at a nearby summer resort. 14. The promoters say they have offered Johnson as his share a guarantee of $50,000. --- The Stadium series, Sydney, Australia, are yet on tour, and they are those up until Christmas, January 26. Dave Smith, Australian, beat Cyclone Johnny Thompson in a 20-round --- O, the wild, wild ride Jack Johnson gave the O, the wild ride Jack Johnson a regu- O, the O, the Shanter of an affair. CHICAGO—James J. Corbett and Jack Johnson are to fight it out in Chicago inside the next month. Not with gloves, perhaps, but they may get together with the bare fists they have over the man quis of blackstone" rules will govern. Each is to act as his own attorney and cross-examine the other. That surely ought to make a lively set-to, as both pride themselfs and both have to do. Jack put it over Jim in the talkfest at Reno because he was winning over Jeff easily and had all the better of things generally. This time it may be different. Corbett is to be aggressor in the hatch of Johnson's Jarry morning. He left last night for stage work at Lacrosse, Waterloo and Detroit. He will be back in two weeks and then the fun will begin. The former champion is to sue Johnson, label, asking him to refill the affidavit made by Johnson and published. The affidavit charges that Corbett and H. H. Frazee, the theatrical man, at a conference with Johnson, asked him to take a six-round Corbett. Corbett brands this story as a life. He admits talking with Johnson, but says Frazee was not there, also claiming that Johnson agreed to fight him and then ducked out of the match. NEW YORK—After disposing of the Attell-Brown flasco, the state boxing commission formulated the following rules: All boxing matches must be provided to the ring in first row around the ring; that one representative from each paper shall be entitled to a seat in the press stand; that the representative shall receive preference of the allotment of seats alongside of telegraph instruments. "That contestants in the main bout shall weigh in at the time of the bout, the supervisor of the club or the representative of the commission regardless of private agreements between contestants in the match, and that said ringside man is announced from the before the contest." The commissioners will also suggest that all-star bouts as far as possible be started in the time at or near 10 p. m. Illa Vincent was a victor over the Great Unknown, who recently challenged him. The match took place at the Theater, Chicago, last Friday evening. SAN FRANCISCO.—England has now heard of one-Round Hogan and wants to see him in action. Gil Roar, manager of the San Francisco boy, who is matched by the New York Rumney Murray post-Wednesday night, received a letter from Dave Levy, backer of the British lightweight, Matt Wells. Levy would like to have Hogan and Wells meet on Derby Day next May. The National Sporting Club, of London, is eager for the match, so he writes. SYDNEY, Australia—As a result of the failure of Sam McVey, California heavyweight, to defeat decisively Sam McGregor, the New York Rumney Hutch McIntosh has called off his agreement with McVey to meet Jack Johnson. LIVERPOOL—Harry Lewis and the Dixie Kid," the American welterweight fighters, have received a letter from McVey showing greater advantage and knocked out his opponent in the eighth round. NEW YORK—Although officials of the National Sporting Club have not given up hope, fight fans believe there is no chance that Fireman Jim Flvynn meet Al Palzer here with defenses to permit the bout because of his antagonism toward Tom O'Rourke, who is Palzer's manager and one of the chief owners of the National Sporting Club. Flvynn it is believed, will not jeopardize his career. Johnson for the few that sand dollars he would gain in a fight with Palzer. GREAT BASEBALL NUMBER TO BE THE NEW NATIONAL BASEBALL CUP, PUBLISHED The management of The Freeman wishes to announce to its many readers the lovers of sport that the bearer urges the athlete to be issued, and other sports will be issued. We want $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TO-DAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. 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We want fans to also take an interest in this edition, as our columns will be open for discussion on the great national game, and every fan who wishes to play in the particular edition may do so by writing to you who you think are the five best pitchers, catchers and batters. Who is the best all-around player. Which is the strongest colored baseball team in the league, the most successful manager. Where is your town. Tell whether you think there will ever be a successful baseball league. JOHNSON MAY TRAIN IN INDIAN ANAPOLIS Talks to Saylor, the Lightweight of This City. Milburn Saylor, the Indianapolis lightweight, was in Chicago last week, where he spent a few days visiting after his team's victory over Saratoga Hotel the local boxer met Jack Johnson, the black heavyweight champion, who is matched to meet Jim Flynn for the heavyweight title. He needed a great deal about him and said if some of the white hopes could fight as well as Saylor does Jack Johnson might lose the championship. How did he sing on the avenue, Mr. Flynn? "Johnson asked, Johnson told Saylor that he might decide to come to Indianapolis to do most of his training for his coming battle with Jim Flynn. But it would be a good place to condition himself—far better than Chicago—for there is too much excitement in the fight for him, and it might get on his nerves. In speaking about his coming battle with Flynn, Johnson declares that he thinks Jim Flynn is as good a fighter as Saratoga Hotel the "Boston Tar Baby," whom many believe the champion is afraid to meet. Johnson told Saylor "this white meat is just as tough as the black meat," and that he has ever been called upon to meet in the ring. There is a slight suspicion in the air that The Freeman will get out a special baseball number at a date not far distant. Negro League Must be Formed. KANSAS CITY, Mo.-To the owners and promoters of baseball teams in Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Louisville, French Lick Springs and Kansas City, Nebraska, and Negro managers in the above named cities I have decided to take the inflate in forming a Negro league. My plan is to send out a representative man well known in the city to the above named cities to confer with the promoters or men who are willing to promote and finance a baseball club and take out a franchise in the proposed league. The five cities have been visited and responsible have been found to represent each city, a meeting will be called to elect officers and arrange a schedule. The club will be required to put up $250,000 in faith money to fore a franchise will be issued. A six club league is considered more favorable for the first season, with possibly two clubs in Chicago. Now, promoters and managers can put me heart from you within the next few if you want to see a Negro league. By so doing the organizer will know just who to call upon when arriving in your business and can put up the required amount or franchise when the league is formed. Yours for 1912 Negro League. Weaver President and General Manager Afro- Ameica Co. Co., owner. Kansas City Royal Giants A SOUTHERN WHITE WOMAN SPEAKS OUT AGAINST LYNCHING. White Men Must Not Kill Their Own Flesh and Blood—Says He Is Responsible for Conditions. "Let him who is without a blemish cast the first stone. "Accomplished by willing interest on the white man's part—brute force by the Negro—the result is the same, outraged by the Southern blood. Then if rift, blood-shed and extermination must come, the name of justice let it be by men and women, and I honor it. I have expressed myself at considerable length, so must omit it, as possibly it would benefit no one. Yours for the South's and justice for the North." THE FIGHT SITUATION Jack Johnson, The Press, Commission er O'Neil, James J. Corbett—What Will the Result Be? (By Juli Jones, Jr.) From press notices the different antics of Jack Johnson, the man who was born in Iowa and grew up in wrong all the way around sooner or later, unless he some of his intended place. Johnson THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. going to fight Flynn was taken as a joke, and it's still a joke. Yet Jack Curley, Flynn's manager, has set about to arrange plans for the go. Ley has been considered, some as a joke, but it is feared that an insane commission will have to take him in hand. It is well enough for Curley to boost Flynn's name and make him a drawing card against the attacker to fighting Jack Johnson—why, never! The public would not stand for the go nowhere in the world. Flynn is the biggest dub in the professiosa ranks; been knocked cold by every man who has the reputation of knocking out Al Kaufmann. Johnson should have enough of fooling with dubs. His trouble in London with one Mr. Wells should show him that the problem is against writing men who have a chance to defeat him. Things are different today from what they were before he won the championship. When a man is considered the greatest man in the world, he is not against him who has a chance to defeat him. With all of the things that were said about the great John L. Sullivan, he never looked for marks. If he did beat a few of them they were forced upon him. As to Jim Jeffries, he was a model champion, a great booster of the game. The only mark he was ever known to beat up was that green persimmon. Jack Monroe fought like a man and to like a man. It is to be hoped that Jack Johnson wears the crown as well as the kings of the ring preceding him. It is also hoped that Jack has not spent too much time now really pressed for ready cash; that he is seeking soft marks—in fact, everyone is soft him now. Jack Johnson has been granted every wish he desired. First, to be a member of Jeffries; to have a hundred thousand in cash all at once; to have automobiles; to have the whole world crying his name—the greatest ever. All of his great ambitions have come and passed, and with them my enjoyment. Let us hope he will rest easy. Jack and the Press. Johnson looks matters pretty squarely in the face and thanks the press for what it has done for him. In some in-depth interviews he has shared with some of the writers that have put Johnson where he is today. The Hearst chain of papers made him champion of the world; worked up such sentiment continued margaging it offries he had to come out of his holl and fight. Of course, that's sporting writers' business and in time it will make Jack Kline a star. But he must not overlook Naughton, the coast writer. Tag the New York writer and cartoonist, also Ed. Smith, the Chicago writer. Tad did more to bring Jack Kline to the screen and other writers in this country combined, except Ed. Green, of the New York Evening World, who knocked Johnson in his touch through cartoons and in his writing telling of Johnson's yellow streak, etc. Some people seem to think the press has treated Johnson unfairly in dealing with the press. The press at Johnson is a pastmaster at manufacturing news; and how Jack likes to see his name in the papers, no matter what he says about him. Johnson as as much pleasure as the article's writer. The English press treated him like a prince until he got mixed up in the Wells affair, which was a sad end. The press at Johnson was undoubtedly treated Johnson fairly. Johnson and Commissioner O'Neil. If the press quotes Johnson correctly, he will bump into a pretty hard proposition in Commissioner O'Neil, the head chief of the boxing commissioners of New York, who goes on to accuse the Jack Johnson boxer of fight in New York State. Johnson comes back with a defi that, unless he is allowed to box in New York he will contest the law, fight anyhow and make a defi that he will defend the law and will bring trouble to his own door rather than to O'Neil, as the law reads pretty clearly to all. The boxing commissioners reserve the right to make an application for a permit to hold a boxing contest. If any club should override the commissioners and hold a contest without a permit, then the participant are liable to the penalty the law demands. Johnson feels that he has been discriminated against on account of his color, and he bases this belief on a rumor that bouts between colored men would be prohibited. This came from the fact that Langford Johnson whipped about every white man in sight. This condition of affairs—the supremacy of the colored fighter—should be no imminent challenge to be fair to prohibit colored fighters from participating in contests, no matter if the opposing fighter be white or colored. It is an injustice to the powress of the colored fighter. As a rule, all over America and the entire world the white man makes the law, and the white man supports the boxing game, and the white man is not only that the white man should to see his color dominate in the supremacy of the boxing art. This same feeling exists among other races, although the colored people do not contribute as much to the boxing game. It is in a financial way. On the other hand, the colored man has climbed the ladder of fame in the pugilistic art and has made excuses in the game. One cannot give the colored man the right to be reputed, he will not lower the standard of his colored predecessors—Peter ackson, George Godfrey, Joe Gans and others—and bring him to the bottom of the repute by any violation of the boxing laws. Johnson and Corbett's newspaper battle did not do Johnson any good or advanced the game any, as Corbett had all win and nothing lost. Corbett in his hands had to be relieved by the worker who ever donned a glove, and is today considered a pretty good press representative. A newspaper battle with Jack Johnson will help Corbett and do Jack no good. He has too much idle time on his hands, and should put some of it to use for his own sake and the betterment of his race. JOHNSON AND FLYNN IN ROW. CHICAGO.—Jack Curley and Johnson got tangled up in a fine little argument which may result in the calling off of the match between the champion and Jim Flynn. Johnson is the balky party to the dispute, which is all over the Flynn-Palzer battle booked for a New York ring Februing to "put one over on him." He says he had a verbal agreement with the fireman's manager whereby neither he nor Flynn were to fight before their July battle without the consent of the 15. Johnson claims Curley is tryother. He is willing to let Flynn take a chance with the Iowa bearcat and wants a slice of the money before he will agree to the Gotham bout. Curley and Flynn did make that verbal agreement in the presence of the writer, as Johnson alleges. But it was just before the signing of the articles in the Hotel Sherman a week ago last Saturday. When the articles were drawn up the agreement was omitted therein, and the papers read that neither man was to box after May 1 without permission of the other. Johnson claims Curley tricked him midst the excitement of the hotel gathering. "I have no objection to letting Flynn fight Kubiak Wednesday night, because Tom Flanagan has the Toronto match and he is a friend of mine," said Johnson. "Then Flynn is taking no chances with Kubiak, anyway. But with Palzer it is different. I will not consent to the Palzer match unless I get some of the money. If Curley goes through with that match against my wishes I will call off my fight with Flynn, Curley agreed not to fight without my consent and then tricked me in the articles. I will not let him get away with it." Curley, when questioned about Johnson's stand, talked as if he did not anticipate any trouble. "There is only a slight misunderstanding," said Curley. "The articles signed by Johnson permit us to make the Palzer fight if we wish to. I am not positive that we will yet, but Johnson has no kick coming if we do. I think matters will be amicably adjusted. Though I don't see how Johnson figures he should get a share of the money for that fight." Johnson, Flynn and Curley have not posted their $20,000 forfeits yet for the widely advertised Nevada battle. So, if Johnson wants to call negotiations off, it will be a simple matter to do so. The forfeits are not to be posted until February 16, and anything may happen before that time. Johnson is suspicious because Curley named that date, the day after the Palzer bout is scheduled, for the forfeit posting. JEFFRIES POKES ONE AT JACK Will Give the Champion a Job as Porter. LOS ANGELES.—If Jack Johnson is looking for added notoriety at the expense of Jim Jeffries he is going to be a sorely disappointed champion. So long as Johnson indulges in his present plan of long distance shooting the only thing he will get out of the big Spring street cafe owner will be silence. In Chicago Wednesday night Johnsonmade Jeffries the target for his daily verbal attack, among other sarcastic shafts being a blazer to the effect that "Jeffries quit at Reno. He was not out; he simply dogged it." Johnson then added "I'll bet Jeffries just $10,000 that he can't stay ten rounds with me." When Jim arrived at his place of business yesterday he found his private office crowded with a flock of indignant friends and several sharp nosed news scouts looking for a sensational interview. Jeffries tried hard to get away from making a statement of any kind. "Just leave a blank space in your paper and say that the space represents what I think of the dinge," he said to one newspaper. To another he said: "Tell Jack to come to Los Angeles and I'll give him a job. I need a husky porter badly right now. The cellar hasn't been cleaned out since my Jap ran out." "The grass must be getting pretty short for Johnson when he will go so far out of his way for a bit of publicity." continued the former champion, "I see no reason why I should dignify him with an answer. Jim Corbett made the mistake of dealing in personalities with Johnson, just what the latter was looking for, and as a result Johnson got a lot of advertising at the expense of Corbett's name. I don't believe that many fair-minded men will credit Johnson's attack on me. Certainly I don't take him seriously. If Jack were to come to the city and do his talking I would probably jab my finger in his eye the first time I met him, and he'd take the finger without a come-back of any kind. That will be about all. Just say I'm too busy attending to my business and shooting ducks to go any further into Jack's case, at least unless he gets closer to California." A WRESTLING HE WOULD BE- JOHNSON WILL TAKE LESSONS. CHICAGO.-The champion does not care to take off weight too fast, and this is his reason for not working every day. Jack is becoming a wrestling enthusiast, and is thinking of taking up the game. In a letter received from Jack Curley, manager of Jim Flynn, it is stated Cape May, N. J. Special rates for Fall and Winter. Serv ervice unsurpassed in America. Write for Literature. E. W. DAEP, Proprietor. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhoea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ness and Bladder Troubles. MIDY A full line of Wines, Liquors and Cigars always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all When out for a good time, stop in. Brutus Owens, Prop., 438 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. CALL Mrs. Belle Davis FOR ICE. 919 N. West St. Both Phones 1374. 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If the contest cannot be staged in this country the promoter states it will be taken across the line into Canada. Curley wrote that Flynn was improving all the time, and his quick victory over Al Williams at Toronto on Wednesday night made a hit with the Canucks. Curley has called off the Flynn-Palzer match and has secured Tommy Ryan's signature to a contract to train Flynn. Curley will be in Chicago next week for a few days before starting for Salt Lake City to make the final arrangements for the fight. Johnson is interested in the wrestling game. Tired of the fighting game and the endless arguments that it entails, coupled with the fear that authorities all over will put a damper on his appearance as a fighter, Jack wants to linger in the sporting game, and to that end will take up wrestling. "Why, it's a great game and I'm just 7 beginning to wake up to it," he said. "I went out to Riverview Rink last night to see the Pederson-Roller match and was hooked on right from the start I didn't miss a move that was made and stayed right there until after 12 to see the finish of the big match. I haven't enjoyed anything like that in a long time. "Mind you, I don't think I am a good wrestler right now, but it wouldn't take me long to become one, and I'm going to take some instructions, too." DO YOU WANT A GOOD JOB? Then take up the agency of The Freeman and make a good living for yourself in half of the time that you would have to give to any other vocation. We are cutting our prices during the month of January, you can get the Freeman for $1.00 a year and the regular rate is $1.50. Take advantage of a good thing and accept the agency. Looking forward to the annual spring number and baseball edition of The Freeman. 8 RAR Dress Cottons! FROM LIBERTY OF LONDON The charming offerings of the cotton show, fresh from Re- gent Street,“TLondon,_are worth a special visit to the second floor, any time. Liberty Cotton Foulards, fine and lustrous besond silk itself, mottled stripes of soft coloring on highly mercerized fabric, 30 inches wide, at 652 a yard. Liberty Colored Lawas, old- fashioned pick and blue print- ings on a sturdy corded fabric. 80 inches wide, 45c a yard. Shadow Mousselines, a dainty Liberty dress cotton of decided beauty, at 50c a yard. —Second floor, center aisle. I. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distrtsators i of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Mrs. James R. Shelton is on the sick vist this week, ‘The Bachelors’ Club entertained at a dane? utsdes” oceing Send us your news, or call up 2880, Now telephone, cash week. Miss Penetia Artis wax on the sick ust a cdo das teat week Henry J, Smithy of St. Louis, Mo, is spendin the week Qh She Sse Richard W. Wayne, of Fremont, 0, is spending a few days in the city. Mr, Jesse Clark, of Franklin, Lid, ts sn'the ign buningae for a few days. Mrs, Relle Carey, of Valparaiso, Ind. spent iast Wvedneaday! with Mies, Welch, Mrs, Ruby Shelton 4s the guest of her sister: Mra’ dames Ke shsiion, in Clie forme suet! Carl Marsh, 2 well-known performer, Pegi cuparca erring tia’ acuasntances Charles Etter, of Middlesburg, Ky., is fp the ity: visiting his mother, 80408 North West street Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Conlin, of gprltigeld, Or vace coke Gis aS Soran indenntie sas: Mr A. A. Whifted. of Rockeille, ind, wate’ cient Of Mira 1 Gs Faron th Bnigntioods last week. A surprise whist party was given at tnt Sorte. oe “hire BR a aes Street lat Monday eveulns. Mra, Missouri Aforriman, formerly of nla cictt bat how oF Ghltags Thy Whe sity vislang rflenas and selstives. Miss Lucindy Thomas, of 338 Middle street, has returned from the City Hos- ital after a. successful’ operation. A special quartet will sine at St. Phil- up's Bhurent "Sundage Rev. eoven Fes auonts that ant members be present The leap year party. Biven by the Rast: End High School Girls’ Lucerne Club, Friday evening, was @ brilliant suceess, Hartwell S. Green, a prominent law- yor at Cary: ini anent Wednesday here Ine interest of the George Davis case Mrs Lillian itenderson, of Paca street hag returned tothe ce: wrece's ee ant Grip to Nel? Yon ana Stier date cities, | Mr William Cottman, of Fountain cuts rnd pent Yast Welttesdag hers, en Foute from Lowevines where’ be at: tended the funeral of Lot. Delaney, Mise Hana Dickerson, who has been confinea to"her ome for the. past sot: eral months by tess, hag: vested er Sigaies "at the ‘Manvat" ‘raining. His Mr. Elmer ¢ Scott, of Portland, Ore, sein, the city Sisiting’ relates’ Orn frienat “ie wl apeta ‘Soveral” weet inthe’ eity’ prior Uoapendine: several Months fn ewe Yorke Marion’ Harrison, formerly. of this cl. put tow or Chlease, Th, was ta the'elty inet weer, on account ‘of the death a¢ iis brotien, enjamin atte ton." He returned howe Monday night Mrs, William Howey lett. ‘Thursday for Chtcago, torattend the funeral of het Gounins Bits ‘Ota He Cietors who aied Sanuaty Bt Ske was the daughtes ot ihe Inte Washington ‘Carter, of New Ate Bangs ind, Ars. J.T, ‘Taylor, in Bthel avenue, entertatnea “ine "Kesnedia “Whist Club, Gia day, ilernsoie Cieat yeizecaes tion by Mts. Valle Benet secbnd elas Sees "Helle iiltMower snd Boobs. BHES Mrs. Helen Jefferson. The board of directors of the Pythian comple held & spesiat meetin” Wedhe: day night. The stockholders and officers Sepresenting the lodges and courts were resent. he report of the past year Moa'rend, ‘Plans for ve furtnee nuccess ‘Of the venture were discussed, P. W, Rodgers, a well-known real es- tate Manor Et, “Worth Ror, "was"s Salfer"at the Ereeman gice fast 'weoke Mr. Rodgers was en route to New York Siig where Nevill pena‘ Yew days ‘on business, after which he will return So PE Worin Where he isa much re: Spected ‘eitiutn ‘and owner of consider: pigtprogerty.” He tan intimate eiend se See eRirlcs MRanch ‘pecal” seme: of Mr, Charles Ranch, special _repre- CAPT. THOMAS HOWARD RETIRED. ee ee ee oe a 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, Lil. Ford’s Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non- srritant skin remedy, It makes theskin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these rem- edies. Be sure and get Ford's, manu- factured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Tl. ee oe ee mes SS of the department and also one of the most efficient. He was appointed to the department May 22,1876, Mr. Howard was disabled at the time Tom ‘Smith was killed inthe street car accident. Since that time he has not been ‘on active duty. SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH. Rev. H. W. Tate, D. D.,-Pastor. /_ Preaching, 11, a. m, by Rev. Rio Taylo ‘Tajmaye, of Tokio, Japan, a Japanese author and traveler, “At 7:30 p. m. will ‘be preaching by the pastor.”” Sunday school at 9:30 a m. Epworth League At 6:30 p.m. The trustees have had the furnaces’ repaired, so" that the church Will be comfortably warm for services, Rev. MC. B. Mason, D. D., secretary of the Freeman's Ald Society of the M. , Church, an able and eloquent speaker, will speak at’ Simpson Chapel Sunday morning and evening. February 18. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. “Africa” will be the subject of J. E. Crowther, the expert on missions of the ‘Men and Religion Forward Moyement, at the “Monster Meeting.” on Sunday. Mr. Crowther is the Western secretary of the Young People's Movement, and, a5 a speaker on missions, has’ few equals. He has a strong. personality, ‘and his address Sunday is being looked forward to as one of the very best that has ever been given at the “Monster Meeting.” A large crowd of men is ex- pected to hear him, as this is the only meeting that will be held by colored men during the eight-day campaign of the Men and Religion Forward Movement. ‘The meeting will be held at the Walker Theater, 326 Indiana avenue, and the musical’ numbers will be given by the Y¥. M. C. A. Band and Quartette. All men are invited to be present. Program be- gins promptly at 3 p.m, Preparations are being made for the Douglass memorial, to be held on the 18th of February at the Walker Theater, at which time it is expected that Dr. M. ©. B, Mason, of Cincinnati, will be’ the Speaker of the day. All uniformed or- ganizations are Invited to participate in the parade, which will start from the Y. M. C. A, building, headed by the ¥. M. GX. Band. to the | Walker ‘Theater, Seats will be reserved for all those par- tieipating in the parade. Every loyal and race-loving citizen is called upon to demonstrate that loyalty and race pride by turning out in large numbers on this occasion to do honor to the memory of a great Negro to whom all honor is due. The association is at present engazed in a Membership Campalzn, to, increase the present membership by at least one hundred members. AM persons who are not members should take out a mem- bership at once under the two-dollar rate, a¢ in all probability the rates will be faised very shortly. All unexpired memberships will be given due credit ‘and honor In the new building. No red tape. Fill out membership. applfeation, pay your two dollars, and you are a member for twelve months, No other et ange GEORGE L. KNOX SPEAKS AT CON- NERSVILLE. Addresses Missionary Society at Sec- ond M. E. Church. Special to ‘The Freeman. CONNERSVILLE, Ind., January 29— ‘The Hon. George L. Knox, publisher of The Indianapolis Freeman, lectured here Weanesday night, January 34, at the Second M. , Chureh, on” the’ subject, SOne's Life and Hels to Others,” be: fore the’ Foreign Missionary. Society. ‘The lecture proved an interesting one and the large audience seemed to enjoy it very much, Mr. Knox sald much in regard to the uphuilding of the race. He is a very influential. speaker, ‘and, although this ig his second visit to this city, he has made numerous friends, who fare ‘always waiting to hear him speak Mr, Knox was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Bass, at their home on Central avenue, and they Tezretted very much to have him leave. Our ehureh Tas made ‘considerable progress in’ the 8 Gur pasion Rev, W. CuState ha: “Our pastor, Rev, W. C..Statesman, has paid. all debts ahd. mortgages on’ our chureh, and it is now practically out of debt. "Mr. Statesman” deserves — high praise for his work here, owing. to the fact that the church has been in debt for many years. ‘The members now are working faithfully to prepare our pastor for the Lexington Conferenee, which meets at Columbus, O., Maren 27, ‘The clubs and auxiliaries are ail work- ing faithfully, and have done mueh in the last year to interest our young peo~ ple in the church. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Robert. Mackey, Mrs. William Honesty, Mrs. Charles Stewart, Sr, Mrs. Henry Johnson, Mrs, ‘Thad’ Wilson, Thelma Lucas, ‘Monroe ‘Thompson, Mrs William Robinson and Dr, C. A. Petti- ford are improving... .Mrs. MeDonald returned from Cary, Tit, Tast week.... Logan Lodge, No. 4: K. of P., Company D.C. R, Louisa Edward Court, No. 30, and Consumela Stewart Court,’ No, 53, Will have a joint installation in Poster's Tall, Wednesday evening, February. 7. ‘The exercises will be followed by a ban: auet. All members of each department are requested to be present...-Mr..and Mrs. David Brannock returned | from Natchez, Miss., last. ‘Thursday... .Har- old and Clarence Swinton are the guests of their aunt, Mrs, Reed, in’ Elwood City, Pa....Members of the Oak Hill Avenue A. ME Chureh gave a shower for Mr, and Mrs, William Robinson, of Darrow ‘street, Monday evening. ‘The affair was greatly enjoyed... Mrs. Hol- land and Mrs. Parmer, of West Federal street, are able to be out, after their iliness....'The Chrysanthemum Club Was entertained Monday at the home. of Mrs. Joseph, by Mrs. R. B. Jackson, as the Hostess. An dnieresting — program Was rendered....A" number of South Ride people xave'a sleigh ride party. to the home of Mrs. Carrie Johnson, Cor- nersburs, Saturday evening, and the evening was_an enjoyable one, spent in music and social talks, and. lunch. was served at 11, The following were in the party: Mr.” and Mrs. Will Smith and family, Mt, and Mrs. Oscar Bomgess, JT., Mr. and ‘Mra, William Saunders, Mrs. Edward Carr, Mrs. Geo. Stanup! Mrs, Whitler, Mrs, Chanler. Mrs. Thomas Tonesome. Mr Henry Clark, Misses Sa- dje Boxgess, Irene Holiday, Jovie Whit- hey, Catherine Stanup, B. Moore, The party arrived home early Sunday morn- Ing...-Oscar Borges, Jr. and. Lillian Evans were quietly martied ‘Thursday afternoon, in this city....Mrs. Dr. P. H. Simpson was taken to the City Hospital Monday. morning. for_an_ operation... ‘The. Consumela Stewart Court of Ca- lanthe, No. s3,_gave a chicken supper Monday evening, aad it was well at- tended and. successtul....Mrs. ” Robert Keer, of Foster. street, is ill... Mose Bell is on the sick list....C. R. Miller is iI] at the Palace Hotel....Mrs, W. J. Jefferson gave an informal dinner at 6 p.m, on the 21st. Pink and white were the predominating colors. The guests Were Mrs. Tren. Stewart Harris, Miss [ition Taylor. Mrs, Estella. Stewart Simpson, Mr. Robert Docket, Messrs. R. Penn. Emmet Carter and Wright. A very delicious ment was served in six courses....Covenant Lodge, No. 59, F, and A. M.. will give a literary and Val: entine’ social, Wednesday. evening, Feb- Tuary 14, at their lodge rooms, 243 East Bederal street... irs. Estella Simpson has moved in the law offices of Attorney Phomas E. Greene, Sr. and W. J. Jet- ferson's real estate offices. in the Ma: aeaey bicek, as pubEie miamperapber: BAY CITY, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Mr. Henry Bowie, of Port oDver, Ont.. ig the guest of his brother, Mr. Moss Bowie, manager of the Maple Leat Club, He will leave Monday, the 22d. for Port Huron and Detroit, then he will return home....Mrs. D. Fairfax entertained a few friends with eards Friday evening. after which a dainty lunch was served. Among. some of the cuests present were Miss Ward. Mr. Hutchings, Miss Wallace, Mr. B. Lambert. Mrs, Ashton. Mr. P. J, Hendricks and Mr. ‘Taylor Parks. ...Mrs. William Miller is on the ‘sick list. ‘THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. eee ——————— of the promote the welfare of the church. A ® S21 PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE [i2nesePiestitse"s Becta A PaeSTce ONES? im the ech hee 32 time eeisshe Uaery Gad members Some of cane ——— {BE Ghali ‘ncn the crake Tae Brocke ot been Li in High 1 Soar erhood a Sree Sous on School Soon ee ith Einoolt' “birthsage ke incon Mig School Sou to Na) see) tha ee eit aitane af ened —Reception Ten- {he prostate, ls Ging et DReHs e e Bs effort to have & very, Interesting program i te dered Rev. Munday . oe ] bor. A grand reception was given last Fri- ¥ ee ———— sep Same siege ee dan) Le , Taste Soho of Mew 3! "Sc" Munday,” of Hen ene By Lee L. Brown. Bon who i hs grand tater of te | PROBS ge Weak Ceicatinit Sineel ae ces Seana maaan ce the ern Colored School, “Mary Brown, Laura Britt, Viola Bullitt, MargarFet Gordon, Louella Lowery, Ada Miser, Lillian Riley, Willie Valentine, Georgia Kater, Douglass school, Mary Foster, Verna Parker, Mamie Shaw, Sallie Cousins and Ben Stephenson. Paul Dunbar school, John Allen, Oscar Ralston, George Smith, MaFttie “Leach- man, Velma Locher, Christine Huston, Marie Mayileld, “Alberta Wilson. Western Colored school, Rupert Bertelle Perr, Hudalph Singleton, Hobert. Taye lor, Hattie Clark, Ruble Ferguson, Vernar Guinn, Lula Grigsby, Annora Simpson, and Marie Stevens. 4 Phillis Wheatley school, Estella Hamil- ton, Emma Guynn, Julia Ray and Jesse MeAtee. vee : Dr, Gilliard, Sx, 18 very fll at his rest- aenes. saa Dr, Columbus Johnson, proprietor of the Peoples" drug store, at ‘Twelfth and Chestnut, has been confined to his bed for several days, Mx, P.D. Burke, the well-known under- taker of this. city. was murdered last Week at his place of business by a former Riaseeee of Sie soseeiniie oes We are glad fo learn that the local Business “Lengte ‘has decided to havea meeting. a ‘The Colored Orphans’ Home board held a Very Important meeting last’ week in cies ee ‘The will of Prof. 8. Delaney was an- nounced last. Week “th the. local” papers And aside from leaving a meat. sim to his [Wife and son, he left $500 to Wilberforce Cniversity.. Prof, Delaney owned a nume ‘ber OF very valuable pieces of property in is “cite | Miss Ida Lee, of this clty, was made [eapps last week by heing noiined that a White Indy living’ in Tilmols had tett her 32,000. "Miss Tee states that a number of Sears’ ago. while ‘returning. from” school She noticed runaway? she stopped the horse and prevented the lady from being seriously Injured: the Testlt. was “she thanked her and. promised t0 reward her [for the Kindness.” Miss Lee “reems “t0 Rave been bor under a lucky star ede, ide Tindall” proprietress, of the news stand at Tenth and Chestnut strests, fing ‘veen It! for several days during this week. ae Several new books have recently been received at the colored branch. of the Public Library.” ‘these hooks are by some Of the Dest ‘authors in the eountey: the announcement of the colored baseball Schedule, since it ‘as ‘been’ hinted that Loutwvitie is to have a baseball war, and that one of ‘iese teams will be a member of the new league to. be formed. The fans are walting with great interest for the’season to open. = | ‘Mr. J, H. Lewis, the popular barber, at Tenth and Chestnut streets. and a member of the Clay-Lewis Hotel” Com pany, “wae. highly entertained ata. stag ae reas a oe ona, mt scatpee ate ‘We understand that Booker T. Wash- ington ‘has been. invited to speak av the Armory in the ears, spring. ‘The meeting of the ‘state central Re- publican committee will bring to Lous Ville ‘next’ weelc a. number of well-known colored Republicans who” are interested inthe’ national electjon, next tall | ‘The Pendennis’ bovs were entertained at a” sevenccourse dinner inst “Weel at Lawson's Westaurant "on Bluhth street. They were the guests of the headwaiter, MtHenry Bane. | Mr. John B. Coopeh, who was. formerly | with the Watson Undertaking Company, has opened. up an ‘undertaking establish: ient at 1714" West Chestnut street. "He will have’ all: new. equipment. Rev. Alex. Hannum, the popular pastor | of Jacob Street Tabemacie Church, was chosen. last. Week tea delegate to ‘the Bishops Counell of the A. Me. Church, which’ will meet ‘ins Kansas, City during the coming month of May. This is quite | @ distinguished honor. | ‘The Cane Club 16 preparing to have a grand reception In the near future. ‘These | Soung men have secured headquarters at | ihe "Bishop Dudtey Memorial, where. all, of thelr business ‘meetings are held. | A_ message was received here of the | death of Rev. G, W. Boling, of Elizabeth: | town. “He was’ well known all over the | State. and had pastored a number of the! Teading’ Baptist Churehes. cae | Among the latest” business enterprises to be. established in. the elty Is the John: son Three-Cent) Restaurant, “whieh has been opened by Mr. Robert Johnson at Tiit West Walnut street. | Last week a poem was published in the columns’ of the, Columbian from. the. pet of Mr. James Price. “Tt seemed to ‘att tract “great attention. We had no idea that) Mr. ‘Price was such an. excellent oct, “Keep on Price, let us have another sensational one. Anything to drive away the dull days TS | The anti-tipping measure, introduced in the lower house of the Kentucky Legisla- {ure some time ago, Was passed this week. Tt'has brought down a storm of objections, as it will aifect a large ‘number of walt! ers, porters, bellboys and other hotel men. | Tt" iS) not ‘expected that ° Governor "Me Creary will sign the Dil. Tt wi be te, membered that some ‘me ago’ the same Bill was haswed by both houses and Gove emnor Willison vetged ft. | The class of 1900, under the leadership | ot Bir, Charles Preiton, eld a wery ine portant “meeting Right In Ere‘lecture room of the Public “Library, ‘They are planning in the near future to. give thelr’ annual reception, which was such a novelty last year. As stated in| these columns some time ago, we hope_ that all of the classes that have graduated from Central High School will form class | organizations. ss | Mr, J, G. Groves, of Edwardsville, Kan. well known the country over as “The Po- | tato King,” addressed a very large au-| dience at the Quinn. shee church last | Tuesday evening. Mr. Groves, who is a prosperous farmer and sald to be tated in Kansas City at $250,000, recently pur- | chased in Jefferson county ten car loads | of seed potatoes for his farm in Kansas. | St James Lodge, No. 21, U_ B. Fy will celebrate Lincoln's’ birthday with a grand entertainment at their hall, Ninth and| We had all looked forward to the de- bate between the boys of the Central high school and the boys from the State University. ‘We have received. the Infor= mation that the university boys have backed out. It seems as if the boys from Central will have to cross the Ohio to find suitable talent to debate with. | Last year the university boys backed out and Tefused to debate with the boys. Shame on ou, dear old State University, why not be brave and give the boys a chance? Quinn chapel is filled with a large num- ber of energetic set of young men who are doing every thing in their power to promote the welfare of the church. A humber of months ago a Brotherhood or- ganization was formed in the church hav- fng as its officers and members some oi the leading ‘men in the chureh. The Broth- ethood. will conduct special exercises on february 14th, Lincoln's birthday. Mr. ‘Willian Worley, who is the chairman of the program committee, is using every effort to have a very, interesting program. ‘A grand reception was given last Fri- day evening at the new U. B. E. hall, in honor of Rev. J. M. Munday, of Hender- son, Ky., who is the grand master of the ‘Magons.” ‘The assembly hall was _ filled ‘with an appreciative audience. ‘There was a very excellent program ‘tendered, min- led with several musical selections. ‘The Enlef address was by the grand chancellor, Rey. Munday, who is indeed an_ excellent orator. His address was received with hearty applause, by all present. Prof. ‘Wm. Perry, principal of the Western school, served ‘as toastmaster. After the program the guests were invited to the Gining room, where a delicious repast was Served "by" Durham Brothers, of ‘Tenth and Chesinut streets. Rev. -Munday’s vis- it to the city and to the local lodges’ wil never be forgotten by those who listened fo his eloquent address. “He is filled with enthusiasm to make his term of office bet- ter than any of the rest. He is an ex- cellent scholar and the right man in the right place, ANNUAL CLINIC At Meharry Medical College—Dr. Dan Williams to Make Annual Visit. Special to The Freeman. ‘NASHVILLE, ‘Tenn.-On Monday of next week Dr. Daniel H. Williams, the noted surgeon and physician, will ar- Five in this city to conduct, his annual Clinie at. Meharry Medical Colleze. He Will be the guest of Dr. Hubbard, dean of the school, and will be here ‘for a Week. He will be in consultation with Drs. Boyd, Stewart, Roman and others who are members of Meharry faculty. ‘Phe attendance at the medical depart- ment. of Walden University, is” larger this year than ever, there being an en- roliment. of 950 students. ‘The clinic is expected to be a large one. Physi- cians are coming from various sections of the South, bringing patients for op- eration, ‘The Interest at Meharry” this year is greater than ever, for the grade Of work is attracting the attention of friends in all parts of the country. Mr. Cary. B. Lewis, Chieazo, and stat cor- respondent of The Freeman, ts expected inthe city. Mr Henry Allen Roya, of the Nasn- ville Globe, and assistant secretary. of the National Baptist. Publishing. Board, has returned to the city from a trip to ‘Toronto, Canada, He was In company with his father and several other well- Known Baptist ministers of the city. Mr. A. N. Jotinson, the popular under- taker and theatrical promoter, Is mak- ing great headway here. He isan excel- Tent fnancier’and business man, DALLAS, TEXAS. Judge Miller Issues Decree in Court That Ail Laws Must Be Obeyed by All Classes—Satuation Some Better —Hospital Full of Patients at the Present Time, Dee ne tna al the agony Of the city teachers is a thing of the past as they Were all pald [inst Saturday” for thelr services. during the selge of meningitis, and the pubile Schools are scheduled to open next 'Mon- day if conditions are mo, Worse, which 1s gratifying to the publi in general. ‘This Sas the vote of the school board: im its husiness ‘session Teeently held... Judge | Barrymiller goes on record to stop. gam- ng inthe eit accoraing to avs but re [quests that juries. bring in a verdict find. ing white men guilty. of the offense just ithe same as defenseless ignorant Negroes Who are charged with the same offense in his court. ‘This scored a victory and brought frst blood, “Such a noted jurist will make all classes respect the Law. at lail times....Mr. J. H. Robinson has pur- ‘chased ah up-to-date transfer outfit ‘and Asks a part of your business in. that line |... The wedding of Mr. James Henry and Jie. Haltie Shropshire’ was, soleminized fst Sunday evening at the home of the Bride on Clark street, in the presence of 2 large number of there friends, who wish them a mercy’ salt over the matrimonial seu. They received several presents... Since the. last issue we have had several deaths of well-known people here from Spinal meningitis. Caution is yet being asked as a slogan Dy the authorities and the doctors over the State as well as in this ‘elty. Tt is up tothe authorities to enforre. the various orllinanees. recently. passed to secure the better conditions. of tie health of the city and the whole peo- ple, Spitting on the sidewalks and in pub- Mie places Is subject to a fine now, and several have been fined, so don't you be the next one fined. ‘The dust nulsince is to bea thing of the past in all parts of ‘the elty which will mean an Increase tn the capacity of the sanitary denartment. «.. <The poll tax pavers went the limit. it"there are some who failed to do thelr duty to that wife and little ones and ean hot vote on the Important questions. that are to come up this year at the various elections... All lodges and churches have begun meetings, but it Is with much cau- tlon.,.-The time to secure The Freeman is now. One whole year for one dollar. See J. G. Griffin, 800 Main ‘street, when in Dallas, Texas, and have it sent to your home, anywhere, samevas in the city... Plumes curled and cleaned, Freneh Witt low made from your old ones, All work kuaranteed. Foetory 2702" San Jacinto Street, Dallas, Texas. Aline Clifton Wil- Soca ceenoeinieaun MUNCIE (IND.) NEWS. Special to THe FReeMan. Miss Anes White, of Chicago, is visit- ing her parents... ‘There was a’ stag par- ty given at the Favorite ice cream parlor Thursday night, February ist, by a party of voung men of the clty. ‘They had an enjoyable time....Remember, if any one wants to subscribe for The Freeman for one year now is the time, Regular rate, $1.50; during the month of February, $1 «Prof. Tyre, of Indianapolis, represen- fative of The Freeman, ts In the city on business and will probably stay here two weeks......The Four Leaf Club gave a progressive ‘luncheon Saturday. evening, January 27th, at the home of Mrs. Nick- ens, in Whitely, after which different courses were served at different resi- dences..-.At Calvary Baptist church, the Rev. Mitchell took, for his subject, on Sunday, morning, “The Stability. of” the Chureh.” February 11th will be the bap- tizing day at the Calvary Baptist church -. There is still sickness here, | Solomon Mays, of 615 Kirby avenue, is sick. Mrs. Howard Keith is convalescing......Miss Nettie Ferger, trained nurse of Gincin- natl, has returned home....The revival meeting has started at the Trinity M. E. church, Rev. Carpenter, pastor... . Mrs. Robert’ Marsey ‘entertained in honor of her hunband's thirtieth birthday anniver- sary at her home, 1007 East Jackson stret *.+ Look out for Mr, FS. H, Dudley and his ‘favorites, who will be In the city to spend one night at the Wvsor Grand. Be ye ready for one of the best black come- @ians on the road, He is playing in a play entitled “Dr. Beans From Boston.” :..-Mr, William Hampton, of Hamilton, was in’ the city on business. He ts a manufacturer of the Hamilton tire and inner tube for automobiles, He stopped at the Pekin Hotel. but has now returned home....William Frazier, of Marion, is visiting in Muncie....Mr. Bailey, of In- dianapolis, is down sick at the Pekin ho- teFl..-.Go to the avorite ice cream par- Jor {6 get your candies, ice cream soda, oer BALTIMORE (MD.) NEWS; Srectal to THe Farewax. Sie Saines’ elles, of 1730. Prestman strest, in service of the Blue Live tein Be toer tare atime eo Hee See ga Feturning bome found a fine baby bor on Tie Brown, the expert barber: of 381 South Howard street, who has been very iis improving... “Mr. O. 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