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By request of Agents, our $1.00 Rate has been extended to February 29. Se1 now THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXV. NUMBER 7 THE WASHINGTON MASONS TUSKEGEE WIZARD POINTS OUT OPPORTUNITY ENDORSES PLAN FOR $100,000 TEMPLE Strenuous Day for Dr. Washington-Ovation by Masons and Others of Influence-Confers with President Taft. (Thompson's National News Bureau.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 14.—An audience of representative citizens of Washington, numbering not less than 3,500, crowded into the spacious Metropolitan A. M. E. Church last Friday evening, Dr. D. C. Hammond, the "Business Possibilities of the Negro Race." Although the eminent Tuskegee has been received here with great enthusiasm on many occasions, never before had he ever been so accustomed to the numerous cordiality nor by such an immense outpouring of the substantial people of the nation's capital as faced him on this occasion when he rose above his minimum and made a passing minute after his introduction the "Wizard" was unable to speak. The ovation was an eloquent and unmistakable proof that Dr. Washington's hold upon the masses and the classes has been in nowise diminished by the passing of time. Long before the hour announced for the opening of the doors M street and adjacent thoroughfares were packed with people, many of whom the Howard University orchestra struck up "Hall to the Chief" every available seat in the house, including the platform, was taken and standing room in the hall was occupied by a large audience. Hundreds were turned away, unable to gain admission at any price. The Masons Score Signal Victory. men and women who made up the audience. A practical demonstration of the power of the Wizard, by the vast increase in the subscriptions, which had already reached the gratifying mark of $50,000—half of the amount needed to pay for the structure, the materials, the for the reasoning of Dr. Washington, Grand Master Wetherless, in introducing the "Wizard," gave a graphic history of the rise of Masonry among the Negroes of America, recounting the achievements of the Masonry community of the and the brilliant outlook for the future. Mr. Wetherless' story of the growth of Negro Masonry in its sixty-four years of existence on this continent was masterly in its presentation, and scored a signal victory for the order, which, he declared, is made up of "the best blood and brains of the race, representing the bone and sinew of the world, must do the world's progressive work." The Good That Secret Orders Have Wrought. After paying a tribute to the power of organization among men of similar purposes and the rapid grasp the Negro has together for mutual benefit, as shown by the many fraternities among us, Dr. Washington said in part: "The orders existing among the Negro races are established much toward its uplift, notwithstanding the so-called weaknesses of these organizations referred to in an uncompromissive fashion, and in exceptional strong side, a side that with the consideration on the part of those who would condemn them would receive a proper and sufficient credit. It is largely the work of the secret organizations of the Negro church, that the Negro has in a large degree supported and cared for the and unfortunate of his own race. In the Southern Negroes are Negro beggars—few are beggars, the unfortunate are cared for through the secret organizations and the church. This is a larger degree, is true of our race more ancient than other race in the same relative degree of civilization in this or any other country. What the Temple Means to Our Business Life. The erection of this building will mean a new era in the business life of the Negro in Washington. In proportion to the size of the black population of the District of Columbia and in proportion to the amount of money they handle, the Negro has not gone into business to the extent that true of our brethren in the Southern States. We here a Negro population of about 90,000. That is enough black people to constitute a city within itself. This means that you have as many black people here as there are persons in Lynn, Texas. Hartford, Conn.; San Antonio, Texas; Tampa, N.J.; Springfield, Mass.; I repeat that you have within our race here a city within itself, aside from the white race. The Building of the Temple "I am glad to make note of the preparations to erect a large and substantial building that will be headquarters for secret organizations, and the plans to build a new building that will be terrises that are owned and operated by our race. This is most praiseworthy and encouraging. The erection of this building should command the hearty good will and the generous support of people in the District of Columbia. Enterprises the Washington Negro Should Support "There should be in operation in the District of Columbia on the part of our race at least 2,000 business enterprises," continued Dr. Washington. "In a larger district, we must become pioneers in industrial and commercial directions. There are openings in Washington, with your 90,000 black people, for 10 architects, 5 banks, 40 drug stores, 50 barber shops, 35 black cafes, 20 beauty stores, 20 store owners, 20 shoemakers and repairers, 20 penters, contractors and builders, 30 confectionery stores, 40 dentists, 160 dressmaking establishments, 30 dry goods stores, 5 undertaking establishments, 20 retail stores, 20 retail stores, 20 hair dressers, 20 milliners, 60 trained nurses, 70 painters and kalsimers, 10 photographers, 120 physicians, 40 embalmers, 40 plumbers, 30 real estate dealers, 50 truck gardeners, 50 restaurants and 20 variety stores. Negroes Handle $3,000,000 Every Year. "I note in this city that our people who are employed by the government handle at least $3,000,000 annually. We have a large proportion of this tremendous sum annually and permanently invested in business enterprises." Birmingham, Ala., with $2,000 Negroes, they support three banks; in Memphis, with $2,000 Negroes, they support two banks; in Richmond, Va., with 47,000 Negroes, they support three banks; in Memphis, they support two banks; in Jacksonville, Fla., with 29,000 Negroes, they support three banks, and in Jackson, Miss., with 6,000 Negroes, they have two banks. We are able to do as well in the District of Columbia. Giving a word of commendation for the splendid work that is being done by the schools here, under the painstaking direction of Assistant Superintendent Conkle Conkling Bruce, Dr. Washington sold. Magnificent Schools and Churches "In the public schools here you have unusual opportunities to secure education of the best kind for your children, where in the world who are provided with such excellent public schools as are the 90,000 black people here. Your children should not only receive an education in the abstract, but they should be taught the practical everyday affairs of life. "At the head of your school system stands Howard University, an institution that is sending out every year an increasing number of useful men and women to serve their race and their country. "It is interesting to note to what extent our people in Washington support and attend churches. At least $150,000 a year goes into the support of these churches, and $100,000 a church, I am glad to say, you set an example that the rest of our people throughout the country would do well to follow. I repeat, it is largely through such as you represent, organizations, such as you represent, churches that the unfortunate of our race are not in any large degree dependent upon the charity of the public. Advertise Opportunities Rather Than Difficulties "Lastly, do not become discouraged as a race. Do not emphasize to much your wrongs and to much your difficulties. Do not be indefeitful if it does not pay to advertise much. In the last analysis, what this country respects and honors in the case of a race or an individual is success, if it does not pay to be rewarded, regardless of the color of the skin. This new Masonic temple will be an epoch-marker in the history of the Negro in the District of New York. "You will achieve success because you are going at the work in a methodical, systematic, vigorous and intensely practical fashion. The people will stand by you and you will be rewarded for business. You have won public confidence strictly on your merits, as indicated by the steady growth you have seen in the Negro business. A busy race has little time to spend in complaining about difficulties or injustices. They are more interested in success than they are in finding fault. The census figures of the decade show the educational and business development. Compared with many other peoples of the earth, who have race and industrial problems, the Negro will find that he is not a race that can make the progress indicated by the census reports is a race that which, if it is patient, if it is level-headed and confident, the respect and the approval of all classes, white and black, north and south. I bid the Masonic order and the people of the District of Columbia a tumultuous ovation, which called for an upward and upward, and yi will be certain to come into your own." At the conclusion of Dr. Washington's insoring address he was again accorded a tumultuous ovation, which called for an upward and upward, and yi will be certain to come into your own." At the conclusion of Dr. Washington's insoring address he was again accorded a tumultuous ovation, which called for an upward and upward, and yi will be certain to come into your own." Choice Musical Program Offered. In addition to the significant addresses the program was varied by number of addresses included in the program. SOME SOMETIMES FORGETS TO SAY THANK YOU, MYEN A GENTLEMAN PER- FORMS A COURTEOUS ACT SUCH AS OPENING A DOOR FOR HER, E.T.C. AND SOMETIMES HE FORGETS TO BE COURTEOUS HARRY W. JACKSON tions by the Howard University orchestra, directed by Mr. Joseph H. Douglass; songs by the Amphilion Glee Club, directed by Prof. Henry Lewis; solos by Prof. Kiley and Prof. John T. Layton, and an organ voluntary by Mr. William Braxton. Former Grand Master Thomas A. Jones, of Maryland, was presented with a Masonic apron, the presentation speech made by Dr. S. S. Thompson, of this city. On the platform were a hundred or more distinguished citizens, representing the flower of the professional, business, and cultural front, and official life of the nation's capital. Dr. Washington Banqueted by the Craft. Preceding the big meeting at the Metropolitan Church Dr. Washington was the guest of honor at an elaborate banquet tenure of the fraternity's fraternity treasurer. The District at their nineteenth street. Most Worshipful Master N. E. Wetherless acted as toastmaster, introducing as speakers the Hon. J. C. Napler, registrar of the treasury; Judge R. L. Patterson, the Court; R. L. Pendleton; J. Frank Blagburn; Thomas A. Jones; W. H. Grimshawhe; T. M. Dent, prominent officers; T. M. Dent, Thompson, representing the national presidents, which was delightful, was served by the ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star. Dr. Washington was escorted in full uniform, several commandments in appearance in the seats reserved for them in the body of the great edifice. Entertained by the Famous Mu-So-Lit Cubs. Following the exercises at the church Dr. Washington and his immediate party, consisting of Registrar J. C. Natalie, traveling secretary, and Mr. Nathaniel Sinead, by Mr. W. Thompson, were whirled away in an automobile to the Cafe Martin, where they were handsomely entertained by the famous Mu-So-Lit Club, which was its apartments over the cafe. The Tuskegee speak to the club briefly on the advantage derived by the race from ablywritten articles reflecting the best of the accomplishments of our people. He warned the writers, however, to be careful not to be "too learned" in handling their themes, but instead to memorize fields, and say something worth while on the at hand. Otherwise heaviness and not color will move the editor to return to them a manuscript unavailable. By proclaiming to read, the young magazine writer, book publisher or journalist will make a market for his wares and reap monetary rewards that were not dreamed of to read, the young anthony and Shakespeare lived. Dr. Thompson paid a graceful tribute to the sacred influence of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Washington left for New York City on business, but returned in time to leave for Grand Rapids, Mich., as a special guest of Senator William Alden Smith, of Michigan, who carried a party of distinguished men to his home city, to participate in an elaborate birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln. Conferred With President Taft A part of Dr. Washington's Friday was spent in attending the annual session of the board of trustees of Howard University, of which he is a member, of the board of trustees of President Taft at the White House, in the course of which a number of matters of vital importance to the colored people were taken up. Concerning this the "hazard" had nothing to say at this time, and the matter may be given on, in the near future. "The Wizard's" Washington Headquarters. Within recent months Dr. Washington has been making his local headquarters at the home of Registrar J. C. Napier, who is regarded as his "right-hand man" for the college. He is also aware, Mr. and Mrs. Napier are living at the historic "Hillside Cottage" with the mother of the latter, who is the one of the late Congressman John Mercer, chairman of the board by host of admirers as "the noblest Roman of them all." In this consecrated atmosphere the spirit of the great Langston still lingers; and in memory the names of other whitesmen, authors, leaders of men and champions of measures are re-enacted, the echoes of their tread seem yet and are drawn into the room and read drawn rooms of the pretty, vine-clad homestead beneath the shadow of towering Howard University, to which the immortal Langston gave its name. Mrs. Napier, well as Mrs. Langston, have been repeatedly approached by real estate agents with flattering offers to buy modern mansions in the choicest sons of the city, they have steadfastly supported Mrs. Napier, with its cherished associations. And there this happy family of Napiers and Langstons will remain till the end of the chapter. Washington is fortunate India an abode so fitting amid surroundings that so vividly recall the life of the sturdy Langston and inspire him to the lines marked out by the illustrious leader in whose footsteps he delights to follow. All things considered, it is believed that the recent visit of the "Wizard" to Washington is the most successful and significant of his many sojourns at the nation's capital. --- Miss Antoinette Brooks, youngest daughter of Rev. Walter H. Brooks, was united in marriage recently in New York City, with Mr. Louis A. Mitchell, the well-known vocalist of character artist They Have Gone into World where Mr. Mitchell has gone into business. PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE DEDICATION OF THE NEW LINCOLN SCHOOL INTERVIEW OF DR. WILSON BALLARD The Dunbar Club, Composed of Letter Carriers, one of the Most Progressive in the City-The Douglass Day Celebration. By Lee L. Brown. (1006 West Chestnut Street.) We visited the dedication of the new Lincoln school, which was dedicated on Lincoln's birthday. A large crowd of enthusiastic persons gathered in the large auditorium of this $80,000 building to listen to the very appropriate presentation by Bloom, president of the Louisville school board, served as master of ceremonies. This building is the most modern school building in the city of Louisville, and it is well lit, heated by steam; ventilation system is perfect; halls are wide; sanitary drinking cups on each floor; the rooms are lighted by electricity, electric bells and fluorescent lights; made for industrial work. The school is located in the heart of a colored settlement. Every citizen in Louisville who is interested in the future welfare of the school and inspect every room. It is to be regretted that more of our business and professional men were not present at the dedication exercises. This school is appreciated by our race and should be appreciated by our race. If we prised to note that so many of our citizens who usually take the lead in educational matters were absent. The exercises were advertised in both the school and the school club. If you were kept away on account of some other meeting, don't fail to go up and see this magnificent edifice. A beautiful picture of Lincoln was presented to the school by the Lincoln School Aid Club. A smaller one was presented by Master Aaron Payne, on behalf of the Benjamin Bannneer school. Addresses were made by members of the Morris, Mrs. Martha Johnson and Rosetta Glaspie. The musical selections furnished by the students, was under the direction of Miss Mildred Bryant, assistant supervisor of music in the public schools. Your correspondent interviewed Dr. Wilson Ballard in reference to his appointment as an officer in the United States army to go to Monrovia, Liberia, to attend a graduation and to stabalary. We gathered the following information: Dr. Ballard is a native of Ohio, graduated from the Ohio Medical University; served as an officer under the United States Army; served three years in the Spanish-American war, re-enlisted and went to the Philippines as first lieutenant in the Ninth Ohio. On account of his fit and military experience, he was selected to serve in this very responsible position. He will receive $2,000 and quarters. He will sail from New York about February in the North Atlantic to Liverpool and London. Dr. Ballard has friends in his adopted State (Kentucky) also a large number of patrons. We hope that he will have a safe trip and return to us filled with honor and glory. We know that he will make good. --- One of the most progressive clubs in the city is the Dunbark Club composed of colored mail carriers. They hold their meetings weekly, at which time the live Sunday at a special meeting held at the residence of Mr. Butcher, the club passed resolutions thanking Senator Bradley for his interest in pushing to the front of the city for the new issue of the journal. They promised to use every effort in trying to have the exposition held in Louisville during 1913, by promising to co-operate with the organizations in this city. They also promised to use colored citizens at heart. This club desires through the columns of The Freeman to exchange greetings with colored carriers following the new issue of the journal. The officers are the officers: H. Butcher, president; Nolan King, vice president; William Hammond, treasurer, and William Warley, secretary. A large number of interesting persons gathered at Quinn Chapel church to witness the Douglass Day celebration under the auspices of the Brotherhood of St. Charles. The program was supplemented by musical selections and addresses by Messrs. C. B. Preston and Attorney C. H. Platte and Mr. D. F. Evans is president and Mr. William Warley is secretary of the organization. Everyone seems to be preparing for the Smart Set, which will be at the Walnut Street theater. Dr. Columbus Johnson, proprietor of the People's drug store, at Twelfth and Chestnut streets, is able to be out again after an illness of two weeks. Rev. C. H. Parrish made a flying trip to Paducah, Ky. He preached the annual Sunday service at the local churches. Monday evening, he delivered his Holy Land lecture. Mrs. Katie Tindul, after an illness of ten days, is able to be out again. Mr. Cary B. Lewis, the very popular newspaper man, who has been making Quite a number of receptions were given here on St. Valentine's night. There was a special meeting of the Molly Groves Mining Company at Rev. L. H. Brown's church on West Chestnut street last Monday night. Rev. L. G. Jordan, after being absent from the city for a number of weeks, is at his desk in the Douglass building. Quite a number of box parties have been formed for the Smart Set next week. Society will be out in full dress. S. H. Dudley always receives a royal welcome in Louisville. Miss Virgile Gibson, of Chicago, has been a pleasant visitor to the city during the past week. It has been reported that in the near future there will be a coal yard controlled by colored people to be located at Jackson and Knapp streets, also a colored co-operative grocery company will be launched. Jessie Clendeming, a popular barber who died last Sunday, was buried on Wednesday. A basketball team is being organized by one of the teachers of Central high school. Mrs. Kate Brown, of 1325 West Broadway, died last Tuesday, and was buried from St. Augustine Catholic church. his home in Chicago for the past three years, is expected to spend a few days next week in his old Kentucky home. Quite a number of strangers are in the city this week to be present at a number of swell receptions that will be given next week. Mr. C. B. Clay, Jr., son of the well-known tailor and promoter of the Clay-Lewis Hotel Company, is very ill at his residence. Mr. James Westherd of the Windsy City, is in the city, the guest of his relative, Miss Laura Smith, of 1126 West Green street. It is rumored again that the Ruby theater, recently destroyed by fire, will be reopened by a company of young men who live in Chicago. Mrs. Guy Smith was called to Richmond, Ky., this week on account of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Joe Mackey who died Monday at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Mackey was well known in this city. --- Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Samuels, of Minneapolis, Minn., who accompanied the remains of Miss Finney, have returned to their home. Miss Finney left $5,000 for the funeral services were conducted by the Watson undertaking establishment. It seems as if the colored baseball war in Louisville has been fought and that if the fans are to be good games they will have to be content in witnessing the American Association games. If all reports are true there will not be a professional colored game in this city next summer. Miss Pearl C. Walker, of 508 South Tenth street, entertained a number of friends at a birthday reception in honor of sister, Mrs. Culloe Woolley, of Palmoum, Ky. Mrs. Culloe courses. Miss Walker has a host of friends in Louisville. She received a large number of birthday presents. Great preparations are being made for the triennial session of the Knights of Tabor, which will be held in this city during the month of August. A large number of delegates are expected to be present; this will be one of the most interesting sessions in the history of the organization. * * * The Ladies Missionary Society of the Jackson Street church was entertained last Sunday by Mrs. Weaver who addressed the members upon the sub-committee Edith Edwards, the program was supplemented by musical selections. Mrs. R. B. Scotte is the president of the organization. We would like to have every colored man in the State of Kentucky who conducts a business enterprise to send us the following information on a postal card: Your name, address, kind of business you are engaged in, number of years that you have been in business and the names of your partners, if any. Please send this information at once. It will assist us in compiling a very valuable publication that will be of interest to every colored business man in Kentucky. --- The officers of Defender Lodge of the Mosaic Templars were installed last Tuesday night at the Asbury chapel, the Mosaic Templars Mass, John Russell M. M.; John Mack, R. M.; S. H. Lovings, W. T.; F. H Edmonds, F. C.; John Dorcht, M. M.; D. H Foston, J. John Mosb, y A. S.; Thom H. Berry, H. W. John Mosb, y H. G.; R. B. Berry, G.; O. Wills, T. Garnette, P. W. M.; Geo. Ferguson, P. W. M.; John Frieson, P. W. M. These officiers were installed by Mr William Alexander, N. G. M.; Mr M. H. Harrison, S. G. M., of Kentucky. We desire to congratulate the Columbia University editor last week on reference to the consolidation of three charitable institutions. At another time we desire to express our opinion about this useless wrench that has worried the public. We desire to express our opinion that child has been lost sight of and that dollars and cents has crowded out all thought of destitution among the thousands of New Yorkers. We desire to fame it helps me and means as much for the masses as the individual. Time is too precious to be wringling over a little honor or a few dollars that must leave us for a certain time. Heavenly Father calls upon us to repot on high. 2 RESOLUTIONS Of the Interdenominational Ministers Alliance on the Death of Prof. Faustin S. Delaney, of Austin, Texas. Whereas, Almighty God, in His wise providence, has taken from our midst, Prof. Faustin S. Delany, who departed this year to serve the race, of our foremost educators, a prince among churchmen, and a friend to all in need. Whereas, Prof. Faustin S. Delany, as a faithful member of the race, of our six years, as principal of the Colored Department of the Kentucky Institute for the Blind for the past five years, as a trustee of Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, as a member of the committee of management of the Association, as a director of the National Home Finding Society for Colored Children, and as director of the Louisville Oratorio Society and the Bas Cile Club, has touched in so many ways the life of his painstaking and self-sacrificing service has left the community in a better condition than he found it; and Whereas, by his quiet and unassuming, but dignified, bearing, he won the esteem of all classes and always reflected great joy in the race as well as upon his illustrious name. Resolved, by the Interdenominational Ministers' Alliance, of Louisville, Ky., that the President of St. Mary, we humbly bow to the will of the Almighty God, whose wisdom is unsearchable and who doeth all things well. Resolved, That we tender to the beloved family our profound sympathy and deed, that we personally share their sorrow. 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The University of Virginia and the University of Georgia each have received a patent. In the estate of the late Miss Caroline Phlegis Stork for the establishing of a scholarship to study the condition of Negroes in the South. Booker T. Washington has an important article on "The War as a Farmer" in the North American Review for February. This article should be very widely read by colored people. The North American Review stands at the top of literary magazines of this country. The Negro provisional regiment of New York will parade February 12 in honor of Lincoln's birthday. The G.A. R. abbreviates New York will have a place in the line. It is thought that the appearance of the marchers on the thoroughfares of New York City will have a tendency to crystallize additional sentiment in factional management regiment a part of the National Guard. Governor Blease, of South Coralina, says that a handsome white woman in office has been sharing information of the familiarity to Negro children, heft pupils, and fears it portends the breaking of the color line. With reference to this matter the Governor said to the Legislature: It is recommended that you pass proclaiming any white person from teaching in Negro schools or teaching Negro children. Although Bishop Gaines had been confined until he for four days, he had been in a feasible position here when attacked with the crip while attending the funeral of Bishop Grant last January. When the Council of Bishops met in Mobile just after Bishop Grant's death, his condition became such that he was forced to return home; he was confined to his home until last April. He was regarded as the wealthiest bishop in his denomination. It is claimed that one-third of the 60,000 Negroes in New York City live in the section known as Harlem. 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The eighteenth Founder's Day was celebrated at Hampton Institute on Sunday, January 28 in honor of Gen. Samuel H. Chapman in honor of the founder of the Hampton School in 1868 for the education of both Negro and Indian youth, and who for twenty-five years served as its efficient principal. The day was delivered by Dr. Edward W. Schaaffer, of Kansas City, Mo., who first met Gen. Armstrong on the soil of Virginia during the civil war, and later assisted the founder of Hampton in adjusting the relations of the white and colored people. President Barclay, who administered the affairs of the presidency for years, was succeeded by President Daniel Howard, who has been duly inaugurated President of the Republic of Liberia. In the course of an address the newly appointed President referred to the problems of Liberia, stating that he was glad to be able to say that the uncertainty of the past had given place to an opposite assurance that the integrity of Liberia was secure. 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Fill out, enclose money order for period you wish to subscribe, mail to us and we'll do the rest. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. TROUBLES OF A BLACK POLICE MAN. Judging by the experiences of Samuel J. Battle, the only nego policeman in battle, the only man he must take note with. The man that he took the best of his race is a hard one. For Battle, The Sun reports, is probably one of the best black men in the United States. He is painstaking in his duties, he is willing even eager—to take upon him. told, is the right kind of a man for New York's renovated police department. But Battle has his troubles. For altho—any man of the precinct will tell you what he or her courage, or how he or her in the station-boothole nobody talks to him and on patrol the few who venture to say, "Hello, Battle," speak from a corner of the mouth, and are sure no other policeman is in sight. For the "silence" that began when Battle was in the precinct he was deep as ever because Battle is a negro—altho that was the reason at first—but because every white policeman is afraid of what would be said to and about him if he were in the precinct to an end. Six months ago the men thought that Battle could be hazeed into resigning, or at least into asking for a transfer. Now they know he isn't that sort and he has made himself so respectful. He has been seen him depart, but he remains in Coventry because none of his white mates have the courage to suggest to the others that he has earned release. Battle's own story, as told to a Sun Journal, is I was born in Newbern, S. C., twenty-nine years ago, and had a grammarschool education. When I came North I went to test Glastonbury, Conn. and I went to Oxford, Conn. and I went to town. A boarding-house took me in without question, and I went to the boss of a cotton-mill for a job. He said: "I don't know about this Battle. We need to know what happened to the boss." I said to the boss, "If you've never had a colored man you don't know whether there'll be any trouble or not. Take me on and see. He did, and there was a problem." Eight years ago I became one of those red-capped porters at the Grand Central Station. I stayed there until last June, and never add a complaint against me. The boss was married, and was content, until one day it struck me that assistant-chief was all I could ever hope to be and there wouldn't be any man. So I said to myself, "I'm going to be a policeman." I took the examination and stood 199th among 638 men. When my name got to the top of the eligible surgeon gave me a "murmuring heart," altho I am positive my heart never murmured in its whole life. Then Mr. Walden became commissioner, the police-service law was enforced, and he I am. Battle informed the reporter that he hadn't a single complaint to make of the treatment by the other policemen. "An officer was out of the way," they had simply gone out of their way to be kind to him. But the "silence" still existed. Said a member of the force recently: "I haven't heard of anybody having word with him except on police business sine he got on probation, and that's more than six months. I never talk to him myself except when we meet at the police station. I don't know where he is in the vicinity. I ain't got the nerve. But if you won't repeat it at the house I'll tell you that we regard Battle as a gentleman. He has never said anything precise, he does more than his share of the work. Few people was a mess of a grocery-cart and an automobile on Central Park West. There were three prisoners, and all I could tend to under the circumstances were two. Come home to house. Says he: "Want to take one of them in?" Breakin' my rule about not speaking to him, I says: "I certainly would be obliged to take the knee when I see as cheerful please; and if you know how the ordinary police manhates to do anybody else" work you know what that means. But as for sayin' "nowdydo" to Battle in the If any New-Yorker cares to make an examination for himself, Battle, we are informed, is stationed in the Park disbanded at the Circle to Sixty-seventh Street. He says, however, that he is willing to go to the negro quarter, if asked to, or anywhere else. His one complaint is that under the results he cannot be ex-posed or promised, or be up—are up—and by that time, says the Sun, "Oh, well, some of the men may speak to him, and then perhaps their conversation will prove to be neither as agreeable, nor as interesting as their silence." —Literary Digest. DENNISON, TEXAS. Special to the FREEMAN: The weather is fine, but health is bad. The people are afraid of the disease called menFnginitis. 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Looking forward to the annual spring number and baseball edition of The Freeman. NATIONAL NEGROES' INDUSTRIAL AND PROTECTIVE UNION OF AMERICA. Its Object Is to Unite the Race in Self- Defense—Our Preamble. First.—Organization being the foundation of Christian civilization, and the unit upon which all power springs, to this end we organize to better Christianize such strength as will better our race. Second.—As evolution is the great medium that brings the changes and causes man to struggle and fight for alteration in the state and church government, therefore we organize to educate our race in this field. Third.—As this is seemingly the age of class struggle for industrial and political rights, and knowing as we do the nature of the past, the present, the past, and are now laboring under and realizing the disadvantages of individual effort, we therefore resolve to unite ourselves to better enable us to co-operate with others in the past, and who believe first, that God made all men, second, in all citizens of our government having the opportunity of enjoying all the rights and privileges, and the pursuits of happiness as laid down in the Constitution. Fourth.—That no race can hope to grow strong financially nor industrially while divided, is a fact that cannot be denied. Therefore we resolve to teach our race the principles to the end, that we may be the heart of the financial and industrial world. Fifth.—The matter of time to labor is one of the greatest problems that civilization has to solve and define, but as man progresses in his work, 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.—The labor labor are the two great factors in the production of wealth, and as pleasure and happiness are the result 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 the factors that make up the constitution. Seventh.—Resolve to labor and use all honorable means to have all laws abrogated which prevent our race from enjoying full freedomship as any other race has. Eighth.—Resolve to labor and use all honorable means to have all laws abrogated which prevent our race from enjoying full freedomship as any other race has. Eighth.—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 workers. Eighth.—Resolve to bring the industrial class in perfect love and harmony as otherwise it cannot be. Ninth.—To educate our race to the value of a job, and the duty an employee must have, employer, that all classes of business men must hesitate in giving to us what we merit. Tenth.—To demand a better common school system for the education of our children, and to do all in our power to keep them in school until they attain the age of fourteen years. Eleventh.—As ninety-six per cent of our race do manual labor, therefore be it resolved that we do all in our power to teach our children to do manual labor worth as much as any other race or nationality in this country, and that we are determined to use all honorable means to accomplish this end, that we will be better able to support ourselves and families. 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Miss Cora Wilson, a graduate of Provident Hospital and now head nurse at Dr. Kinnebrough's Infirmary, of Jacksonville, was in the city a few days ago on business. Miss Wilson called at her office, was in a reception by the nurses and superintendent. Miss Wilson made an excellent record while at Provident. The Bethel Historical and Literary Society is growing fast. Mr. B. F. Fitts is president. It was at this literary that Mr. Fitts met the late Dr. Johnmond cuff buttons in a literary contest, the subject being "Colored Authors; Who They Are and Their Contributions to the City." He met the city the last of next week to visit Meharry, Medical College and several other colleges in the South. He will respond to the Chronicle and one of the Chicago dalles. JACKSONVILLE, ILL NEWS. Special to THE FREEMAN. A donation of $12 was taken up January 28 for Mr. C. H. Freeman by the members of the Second Baptist church in his church and the church. 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No advertisement inserted on first page. Special rate on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 106 per line. 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, INDIANA, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, FEB. 17, 1912. Segregation is simply another term for eviction. Gathered them in—The government's dragnet. The backbone of the winter has been unusually stiff this year. President Taft is beginning to reap. Delegates are falling to him right along. Eggs look so much different to what they did a few years ago. Must be due to evolution. February 12th is to be the Chinese holiday. Those people have always been long on fire works. China's emancipation had its roots in America mainly, and really wherever there was the shining sun of civilization. No one thinks of the prospective vice president. O, well, they can make him of what's left over from making the President. George Washington was all right on the third term business. He thought to serve longer than two terms endangered the character of the government. The governors of eight States recently met in Chicago and declared that Roosevelt was the man. What have the other forty-seven to say about it? Chicago seems to be affected with the double standard as it concerns house renting. Negroes must pay $37.50 for which whites are asked only $25 per month. Funny, eh? Isidor Wulffon, the city master of weights and measures, evidently believes that everything is in appearance. He wore diamonds when he went East. He was otherwise fittingly appareled also. Edwin M. Lee, former State Republican chairman, is consistent at any rate. He is now trying to make his word good that Indiana is for Roosevelt. He has been appointed leader of the Roosevelt effort. We need a thanksgiving day at this end of the season also. One feels like falling on his knees in these days of relief from snow-bound, ice-bound and zero minus weather, such as we have been enduring for the past eight weeks. One fact is being brought out by the straw vote being conducted by the Indianapolis Star, if it is to be relied on, and that is that the women are mainly Republicans. The preference is Roosevelt, with Taft a good second. They don't seem to care anything about Wilson, Bryan, Beveridge, or any of the rest of them. Judge Cook, of the Superior Court of Greensboro, N. C., called a white lawyer down for referring to a Negro plaintiff in his court as "darkey." The term perhaps is harmless, but it is cheapening, both to the Negro and to the court, and meant to be so for effect. We think of a judge somewhat as we do of a teacher or preacher, who owe it to themselves to maintain dignity about them. Failing in this, the effectiveness of the office is reduced, not to speak of the brow-beating tendency as noted in this case. The members of the cabinet of President Daniel Edward Howard, of Liberia, are as follows: Samuel George, vice president; C. D. B. King, secretary of state; Thomas W. Haynes, secretary of treasury; Wilmot E. Dennis, secretary of war and navy; Samuel A. Ross, attorney-general; B. W. Payne, secretary of education; J. H. Morris, secretary of the interior; Col. Isaac Moore, postmaster-general. The administration starts out auspiciously, being buoyed up by the friendly interest of the United States. There is no reason that the little republic so favored by powerful influence and so environed, so to speak, by civilization, should not make a name for itself. Really, it is up to Liberia to do so. If not it will suffer the penalty or negligence or incompetency. "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."—Lincoln at Gettysburg. "All men," said Mr. Lincoln. Here was the influence of the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, who spoke similarly at the government's conception. We take it that these great minds were not biased toward the Negroes. They spoke in the big—eternal principles on whose broad base, like the pyramids of Egypt, could rest the superstructures of the world and for all time without fear of overtoppling. In other words, all that governments may aspire to for the good of its citizens, they will include the tenets of Lincoln and Jefferson in their ground work. The individual declaring for the utmost liberty a thousand years hence will scarcely ask more than that conceded by Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson. The death of W. R. Griffin, chief of the True Reformers, caused by a railroad wreck while on his way from Richmond to Norfolk, Va., last week was the surprising information that circulated among his many friends and acquaintances throughout the country Mr. Griffin was recently selected as the head of the great order of True Reformers, which has its headquarters in Richmond, Va. He came to the organization in a most needy time, when it was fairly in the throes of dissolution. His ripe experience, ability and integrity saved the day. Through his activity the order took on new courage and determined to live. Struck down when so very useful, the death of Mr. Griffin is nothing short of a calamity to the organization of True Reformers. It keenly feels his loss and as a consequence has shown him in his burial rites the attention due to one who has served so well. His monument is the permanency of his order. SEGREGATION. The districting of a city for white and Negro inhabitants is about the meanest piece of anti-Negro business known. Some years ago there might have been excuse for segregation. In South Africa, the uncultivated natives are held back in some such way, but the necessity is plain to see. The reservation idea as carried out at Cape Colony and perhaps in other parts of similar situation preserves the civilized Negro against his savage brother as it does the white man. It would be folly to think of admitting the free flow of savage hordes without some refining agency. In America, if we had such a condition, the day is long since past. To set up segregation lines at this day in view of Negro progress is an arbitrary proceeding—not brought about for the general good. The thing is uncalled for, and what's more, a most violent usurpation of the individual's legal rights; and revolutionary because it disturbs the descent of title and the right of occupation, the most fixed principle of civilization, and which if carried out to its ultimate conclusion would undo the government. This has in mind the white man who has no right to be exempted. As Satan said of Job, touch him there and he will curse you. This means that the manipulation of property, securities is done so at great peril. They are irritable, and rightfully so. Because the thing is confined to Negroes does not make the segregating idea less vicious. Because white men are incidentally affected does not even up matters or destroy the fact that the thing is class legislation. Because Negroes may yet own property even if they do not occupy it is not saving. At least, it is eviction, suggesting also the thing of escheat. For to have a thing only to be enjoyed at another's terms and discretion means very nearly that thing. CHINA'S EMANCIPATION When the terms of the Manchu dynasty abdication were read to the imperial family it doubtless said, "that's fair enough." The marked leniency was learned of the West, and of civilization generally resulting in "Christian" terms, the unexpected of that country. And it does appear that China has chosen the best form of government for its dense population through which the puny arm of ancient mannered sovereigns refused to ramify. China will have America, our own country, to thank most for the revolution that is now on, promising a thorough-going nation such as its sister nation, the Japanese. Its present president is of our schools, where he imbbed our culture—governmental as well as scholastic. He saw that modernity and progress were not to be grafted on effete and worn institutions that took pride in their faithfulness to antiquity. With his vision, prospective and retrospective, he appeared the man of the hour. But he was not single-handed. What America had done for him, the schools of Europe and those of our own country, their Christianity and civilization, did for thousands of others who abided their time. Finally emancipation day was at hand, and Dr. Sun Yat, the leader of the movement and compatriots went to their work with the zeal and discretion that characterize the flourishing nations of the West. And it may be believed that the "antique" nation, bound down by its old creeds and dogmas of civilization, willingly subscribed to the awakening principles of those countries of which it has heard such wondrous things. We take it that the erstwhile inert nation will forsake forever its swaddling clothes, and in time through efficient agency become a mature, capable people that can withstand the assaults from without and cope with all internal dissensions. BLOOMINGTON, ILL Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Freeman left for Pooria Friday....Mr. Harry entertained a paity at 309 South East street Friday evening in honor of Mr. G. B. Williams, of Detroit, Mich. Mr. Williams has returned to Detroit. Miss Leora Walker is visit- ing her home on Friday. Miss Thomas Hattie Rush entertained the Pastor's Aid Society Monday evening at her residence. The guests present were Mrs. L. Anson, Mrs. Lillian Lashley, Mrs. F. Wyche, Mrs. M. Morris, Mrs. F. Thomas, Mrs. Lena Morris, Mrs. F. Thomas, Ed Johnson, M. F. Wyche, Mrs. M. Anderson, Mrs. M. Anson....Mr. A. Patterson, of Gibson City, was in the city Monday....Mr. M. J. Mr. J. Wyche, from Gibson City....Mr. M. Brooks, formerly of this city, was in the city Monday. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL. Gov. Woodrow Wilson a Guest of the City—General Assembly Visits the Normal Institute and Inspects Work—Program Rendered by Students—Rev. Parrish Addresses the Legislature—Gateway of the South Wants Semi-Centennial Exposition—Heroic Deeds Performed by Ladies—Lieutenant Moore Serves Swell Dinner to B. K. Bruce Company "D." (By Hardin Tolbert, 425 Washington Street, Phones: Old 654, FRANKFORT, Ky. Feb. 17.—Special—Gov. Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey, the prospective candidate for the Democratic nomination for President, arrived at the Legislature the same afternoon. A dinner was given in his honor at the Capital Hotel, and many after-dinner speeches were made; Governor Wilson in a speech at the dinner said that was for the good of all the people and not out for the good of Wall street, which has so long made conditions just what they are. Governor Wilson complained to Attorney T. Harvey for his complete discipline on this occasion. The General Assembly at 3 o'clock p. m., February 7, visited the Normal Institute and made a clear investigation of the affairs of the departments of the institute and found things in a very bad condition on account of financial embarrassment. Representative E. Hampton, of this county, has probed the forward asking for $50.00 for this occasion. After the program many members of the General Assembly delivered short addresses and expressed a willingness to support Mr. Hampton's bill. The ex-commissioner, who had students with much credit, and a few declamations and plantation songs put additional luster to the other excellent features. Miss Harris, of Covington, a music teacher, directed the music, and Mr. Hampton, English, was very careful in seeing that all of the productions by the students were presentable to the public. The Frankfort News-Journal spoke in high terms of the well-selected program. Rev. C. H. Parrish, rector of the Calvary Baptist Church, president of the Eckstine Norton Institute and the Kennett School, president of the Eckstine School, delivered an address before the Legislature, February 14, appealing to it to give the destitute and homeless colored children $5,000 annually. The drowner may register number from the Allied Council most closely to the Juvenile and county courts of the State, and have come fro mthe following counties, Jefferson, Franklin Christian, Jackson, Palmyra Peak, Taylor, Taylor, Hart Madison, Nelson and Bollitt. During the past eighteen months, ending January 1, 1912, the following is the record: Children registered, 94; returned, 10; replaced, 54; returned, 10; replaced, 10; total, 199. Rev. Parrish is one of the best-known educators of the State and has a national reputation as a minister and leader in his race. When delegate to the old country he was called upon to pray, and the prayer was so effective that it was translated into different areas and sent out by the national association. Rev. Parrish was highly entertained while in the city. The coming of the semi-centennial to the "Gateway of the South" seems to be the choice of the people. Through the influence or Senator Bradley Congress providing $20,000 for the mission, providing the colored people of the United States raise $50,000. Louisville is the choice of the people, so it is up to every loyal Kentuckian to do his duty. We can give it the exposition to this State. We can give it the exposition to this State. The exposition is in celebration of the emancipation of the Negro slaves. This will be the greatest event in the history of the colored race. Let every new student of Louisville know the exposition to Louisville, and thereby do great great honor to that city as well as our own beloved Kentucky. A deed of heroism was enacted at the home of Dr. S. S. Dupee, Evansville, Ind., recently when a fire broke out in the doctor's residence. Dr. Dupee, beside being in police custody, edited the Miss Presbyterian's mother book, a point of death in his home. Miss Minnie B. Whitaker, a prominent young lady of Shelbyville, Ky., was called there to attend the bedside of Mrs. Dupee. While there, she was also a patient, were in the house with the sick lady a fire broke out in the house, which was uncontrolled by the young ladies. The young women did not do as most of their sex would have done, scream for help, and were taken to the hospital assisted Mrs. Dupee from the house and out of danger. They were highly praised by the people who thought all in the home would be lost. Miss Whit- --- At the beautiful home of Lieutenant Moore on Washington street, Monday night, February 12, a dinner was served to the B. K. Bruce Company D after the Lieutenant Moore is the organizer of this company and the oldest member in it. The house was beautifully decorated with carnations and ferns which sent forth their odors and added to the attractiveness of the sunny, sunlit dinner was served in modern style, with the lieutenant's wife overseeing, assisted by three caterers. A program was renamed and the actor acted as toastmaster at the dinner, the founder of the Pythias Junior, the winner of the second national prize at the encampment at Indianapolis. Col. Parker Peay, Lieutenant Moore, Captain Jantant Smith, Second Sergeant Allen, Adjutant Booker, Lieutenant Clay and Messrs. George Miller, C. Peay and E Brooks made speeches. An enjoyable meal was served all night. Moore received praise from the members of the company for his efficient work. Mrs. Marie Murray died Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at her residence on Moor street. The funeral was conducted at the A. M. E. Church Thursday, February 8, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Mr. Howard Dickinson left for Louisville to spend a few days this week. Miss Ida Berry, a stenographer at the Lexington stock farm, who has been in the city the guest of Miss Lizzie Ellis left this week for Louisville. The Women's Economic Club had a delightful meeting at the home of Miss Florence Johnson on Second street. Miss Mary L. Settles spent a few days in Louisville this week. Mrs. William Booker, of Cincinnati, arrived in the city to be the guest of her mother, Mrs. Belle Shelton. Mr. Tom Newman died Thursday, February 8 at the age of forty-four. The services were conducted at the residence of his mother on East Main street. Miss Clara Coleman left for Cynthiana, Ky., to spend a few days this week. Misses Stella Martin and Sarah Hall spent a few days in Versailles, Ky., the guests of friends this week. Mr. Samuel Thomas was called to this city from Chicago on account of the illness of his sister. Miss Lizzie Pitman spent a day in Lexington. Mr. George H. Hampton, the private secretary of Mr. A. H. Breckenridge, of Lexington, spent a few days in the city this week. Mr. Hampton is a graduate of Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee. Miss Elnora Williams has returned from Chicago and Louisville after a few months visit. Mr. and Mrs. Pohn Campbell had a fine little boy born to them, who was named John Campbell, Jr. Mr. William Childs, of Cleveland, O. was in the city the guest of his mother. Captain D. O. Robinson, of "The Pride of Frankfort," spent Sunday in Lexington. Miss A. M. Payton, a popular young teacher in the public school there, spent a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. Agnes Morton. A special auto party will attend the Smart Set from here on February 16th. The event will be entertained at Miss Payton's residence. Mrs. Henry Rice and Annie Gatewood were called to Louisville on account of the illness of their sister, Mrs. Ann Jackson. Miss Geneva Smith has returned from Louisville. Mrs. Morenda Young, of Lexington, and Misses Ora Gay, Mary Green, C. Brown and L. Gordon, of Louisville were guests of the city. Mr. Eugene Furceson, of Richmond, Ind., is in the city on business. Mr. Charley Crampton left for Polk Heggins, Mich., to spend a few weeks. Miss Carrie Johnson left for Cincinnati, to be the guest of Mrs. H. Furgeson for a while. A large crowd attended the valentine mask ball at the Odd Fellows' hall. The Freeman is on sale at the Frankfort Pressing Club. Mrs. Julia Combs died Friday, February 9, at 6:45 p.m. at her residence on Min. street, at the age of fifty years. Theturnedserviceswereconducted by Rev. T. A. Thompson at her home on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Specific Reasons Why the Entire Negro Race Should Support Him if Nominated—Current News of Chicago. BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. Out of the Depth have I cried unto Thee. O King of the Wilderness. . . . Edward H. Wright, the well-known lawyer, has again announced his candidacy for alderman of the Second ward, in the heart of the colored district. He was interviewed by Editor S. B. Hurner of the "Illinois Idea," he gave out the following statement: "I have long felt the crying need of a coalition of citizens. As citizens of this great municipality we pay taxes on hundreds of thousands of dollars of property and there are questions continually arising in the city. As citizens of this tiny on the part of one who understands our necessities, shares our hopes and aspirations and who will be eternally vigilant to do those things which will aid in establishing and maintaining our stature in the same plane as all other citizens." The friends of Dr. George C. Hall, a highly respected physician of Chicago, Ill., were much aroused over the false rumor that his wife had been arrested for the same attractive white woman by the same Hall had been arrested as rumor has it, and as Mrs. Hall is very fair with auburn hair, the news that it was the doc. construed by the talk mongers and enemies to society. Dr. Hall is very indignant and has offered one hundred dollars to anyone who can run down the author of the story. Two new colored hotels are being erected by white men on State street, between Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth Avenue, one block. It is announced that they are to cater to the trade of men only. IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. The Local Business League Celebrates Lincoln's Birthday at State Street Baptist Church. By J. F. Moseley, 626 Fourth Street. Special to THE FREEMAN The local Men's Business League took an active part in observing Lincoln's birthday throughout the city. A committee from the league called on the [Name] Mr. C. Carr is sick at his home on Price street, but is much improved.... Walter Davis, assisted by the Renix brothers, entertained the Cedar Valley Racing Association at a banquet Friday. Mr. S. Freeman, chef on the C. M. & St. P. railway diner, has lady friends visiting him this week from Chicago. He bowed his head this city gave a hoop drill a hall....The K. of P.'s are making extensive preparations for their annual sermon in March. A good program is promised....Mr. John Mitchell, Mrs. M. Mitchell, both through and around Maceil Cecil Brewery were to attend at the Forest City (Iowa) Opera House and at Lake Mills for four days. They are back again and are engaged to play the C. A. (white) hall of this city. They send car leaves to the Mr. Hill, of the C. M. & St. P. dining leaves for Chicago....Mr. Dave Howard, private car man of the C. M. & St. P. is expected to return to work soon....Mr. Jr., is at the smoker in Clyde Carr's Jr., that Mr. Carr being on the dick list. Advertisers in our annual spring number and baseball edition of The Freeman. Kinky, Glimore and Kinky, well-known trio, scored a big hit at the Howard Theater. Washington, D. C., last week. They have just returned from the West, where they have been big features on the stage. They had a chance to get a line on this act; and, believe me, it is the best of its kind I ever saw. They sing and also harmonize well, which is not always heard of most trios, and every one is a big part of the traps and drums is one of the features of the act. Some enterprising New York manager would do well to handle this act for the big time, as these gentlemen certainly have the goods. Billy Godman as musical comedian at the Howard Theater made a good impression, judging from the applause. The act was well taken. There is a big improvement in the act since I last saw it, and, of course, I like it better. We had to see him soon on some good circuit. * * * "My Friend From Dixie" Company, which was booked for the Howard Theater, Washington, D. C., week of February 2, will not appear at the Howard. I the show will in a great hit here last season a record-breaking attendance was expected. Mollary & McKenzie, as the Chinaman and the "Coon," appeared at the Howard Theater last week, and are now in their second week. McKenzie in the character of the Chinaman is as good as any saw. There was a laugh from start to finish in succeeded in making a fine impression with the audience. Cook and Stevens open on Lowe's time Monday at Liberty Theater, New York City. Jones and Grant this week at Savoy Theater, Fall River, Mass. The act is going big. Anderson and Goins are scoring a success on Loen's time. This week at Yorkville Theater. Cooper and Robison at the Orpheum Theater, Duluth, Minn., on the Orpheum time. Kid Thomas and Ward opened at the Daly Theater, Baltimore, Monday and a big success. Having finished a number of appearances Washington, D.C., they play return engagements February 26 at the Howard. Sandifer and Criswell at the Fairyland Theater, Washington, D.C., this week. Ada Overton Walker and girls open on the Orpheum circuit Monday at Kansas City, Mo. Mabel Whitman and "picks" now on Pantages time. This week at Pantages Theater, Pueblo, Col., scoring a big success. Wood like to hear from two girls of light complexion; must be able to sing. Send photo. For novelty picture. Jones, 323 Elm street, N. W., Washington, D. C. The Meredith Sisters at Keith's, Boston, Mass. Fiddler and Shelton at the Orpheum Theater, Portland, Ore., this week. Karle Cooke, the comedian, was in Washington last week on business. "The Chicken Trust" appeared at the Murray Hill Theater, New York City, last week. Charita Day, on the W. V. M. A. time, is stopping the shows by her clever work in featuring the song, "You Can't Expect Kisses From Me." She is also doing her buck dance and is scoring a big success. Change of acts twice a week at the Howard Theater, Washington—Monday and Thursdays. The enterprising manager, Mr. R. Thomas, is working hard toward the wolffire of his patrons. Frank Montgomery and Dixie players at the Howard theater this week. Miss Emma Skinner, the pleasing songbrette, at Daly's theater, Baltimore, this week. Mattie Phillips and "picks" appear at the Lincoln theater, New York, and scored a big success with her act. We hope to see Miss Phillips in one of the houses at Washington. Billy E. Jones, the versatile singer who is known in New York as one of the best boosters in the song line, has just received a number of songs from just received as the music publishers like the way he handles their songs, which is original. A STAG RECEPTION Given in Honor of Tim E. Owsley, the Crown Garden Manager, By B. F. Seals, the Comedian On last Thursday evening at the hour, when one day goes into another were sound men of professional standing, sound women of esteem and drink to the health, wealth and joy of who had left the army of single men who become a benedict. Jokes were told and speeches were said and advice given to another, most of whom were benedicts, while others willing to be, that is, if some girl were pluck me from the garden of lonesomeness. Among those present were Mr. Knox, the genial manager of the Freecemel tradition whose presence always means joy and presence of whom he comes in contact; Mr. Archie Greathouse, the Indianapolis business man; Mr. Claude Winfrey, comedian and actor; Mr. Claude Miles, a producer and comedian; Mr. Lehko, the fashion plate of vaudeville; Mr. Frank Clay, musician, and Mr. Love, the vaudevillian. At the end of the fashion plate, I served in seven courses, and at a wee hour, Tim Owsley said to Baby F. Seung "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the good things you gave me to eat, to talk, and for all the good words that you to another; and I thank many friends that have gathered together here to wish me good luck on my journey, but as the sun is breaking over the sea, my newlywed I think I should be going home Baby Seals would consent, I know EL WOOD. K, C. E. ROUTE S. H. DUDLEY, in "Dr. Beans From Boston"—Louisville, Ky., week of Feb. 19. S. J. WHITNEY, in the "Southern Smart Set"—Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 19 to 21. JOLLY JOHN LARKINS CO.—Kansas City, Mo., week of Feb. 19. LOMOND AND MORGAN MINSTRELS—Farmington, Ill., Feb. 19; Wyoming, 20; Toulon, 21; Elmwood, 22; Avon, 23; Alexis, 24. BLACK PATTI TROUBAODURS—Orangeburg, S. C., Feb. 19; Columbia, S. C., Feb. 19; Greenville, 23; Asheville, 23; Salisbury, 23. McCABE'S GEORGIA TROUBAODURS—Chapman, Kan., Feb. 19; White City, 20; Council Grove, 21; Herrington, 24; Osage, 24. RUSHMAN PRINGLE'S MINSTRELS—El Paso, Tex., Feb. 19; Pecos, 21; Midland, 22; Colorado City, 23; Sweet Water, 24. Gentlemen's List. Beaman, Chicken Bowman, W. H. The Bruces Cross, T. R. Grumman, R. Collins, R. H. Dukes, Frank H. Dudley, E. B. Elliott, E. J. Fitts, S. F. Greene, F. Graham, G. P. Harris, Geo. Hull, D. R. Hicks, J. T. Hughes, Atrus Hender, Hender sons Jones, Billy Jones, Archie Kewley, Fred Moore, Alonzo Hicks, T. J. Mayfield, W. H. Mores, J. Francis McCannon, J. H. Mobasus, J. H. Pink, J. H. Price, Thomas Peat, E. F. Pearson, J. H. Shettel, Joseph Spieth, Dave Stewart, Richard H Smith, James Timmons, Wille Venable, Ellen Valentine, Alex Woebe, Geo. Wise, Hen Winn, J. E. Woole, C. H. Wallburg, James Williams, J. H. Ladies' List. Bright, Miss Gussie, Edwards, Laura Fairfax, Mabel Hayes, Miss Ella. Hayes, Miss Ella Eggs, Miss Tussie Mary, Miss Glom Marion, Miss Glom Michaels, Leegra Moore, Miss Maze Nugent, Carrie Ramsey, Miss Ramsey, Miss A. Russell, Miss Flora Russell, Miss Justus Shaw, Blanche Tryer, Miss Ethel Follow the crowd. The House of Good Shows. Why? Alpha Home Benefit. Playing the Sun Theatre, Marion, O. will find a good stopping place at G. J. COOPER'S 310 Fair Ground St. Prices Reasonable WANTED A cornet, clarinet and picolo player, to double band and orchestra. Must be able to read and fake. Also a good song and dance team, lady and gent preferred. Address H. HUNT, Manager Picayune, Miss. 1 H/NECANT USE SS A. 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F nq Thompson, those Western! ne Alabama minstrels opened at X East under the direction of | worth, Texas, with good weather pr Having success. vailing and business excellent. The p a rade was given at noon headea ee Be ‘ewee-Tolliver Company at the|/i Pace and his twenty-piece band, wi Sie eevee eat of cry favorable comments "AN Ot Nard, ‘the Black Dockstader,”| mounted uniformed women, all yey eater, New York February | bugles, Altogether “the tnitersey t the Victoria, 15, 16, 17. the classiest ever seen with any sir Ta at Becedcsha: ial! | ine uetennion wn sean mean ny 8 Smith is at Pensacola, Fla. on! well-balanced . organization which Sull scoring big hits} quires two Pullman cars to handle it. 1 Bnd Davis rio in, their| CINCINNATI THEATRICALS. Got the town talking about| The patrons of the Pekin were greet Miss Jane Johnson, the X. Princess pu In lier tenth Week at the Maceo theater, Charleston, S.C, and feeling Jolm and Lila Moore, that character actor and kid ‘Soubrette,” opened at the tw Howard theater, Washington, D. C, Petrwary 12, Regards to the profession: ‘The Lees, John and Pearl, doing great nthe Bust.” Have played Philadelphia, Raltimore with success, New York in the near future, Thornton and Long are in Wilming- ton, N.C. Stil” making good, Wil open at the Central theater, Atlanta, Ga, February 26. Many names have been suggested for the new colored theater in New York, Among these are Booker T, Washington, Hjamilton, George Walker and Menelik, Minstrel Morris, Mills and Tanzel, Miciial and Michial are holding the jars at the Crown Garden, Indianap- olis this week. ‘They are conceded to tea clever bunch, ‘The celebrated Leon, magician, and entriloquist, is in. Jacksonville,” Fla, Spending a while with his parents and while there Leon will play at some of the colleges. “Regards to all. The two Weavers, Bula Mae and J. J., that invisible duo of quality, are in thelr second week at the Central the- ater, AUanta, Ga, L, D. (Theatrical King) Joel's house, The Hottest Coon in Dixie, staged by Will Carrington, the musteal director. One of Mr. Carrington's songs, “Vir- sinia," is also being used by Mr. Dud- jey's Smart Set company this meson. Seals and Fisher do a neat soldier turn this week at the Crown Garden, In- Gianapotis. Seals shows up in his’ hu- tnor in a good way. Baby. Fisher does some pretty acting, She won ‘em by: her singing ‘The Crown Garden, Indianapolis, will tum over a part of its proceeds to the Alpha Home ‘next week. A g00d enter~ tuning bunch of folk will appear. The management expects packed houses dur- ing the whole week, J.D. Howard, the well-known adyer- {ising "man and’ stage writer, has been hleasantly remembered by Eph Williams, the popular theatrical manager, with @ lox of oranges. Mr. Howard expresses himself as delighted. The Majestic theater, of Nashville, ‘Tenn, owned by A. N. Johnson, has just heen completed. ‘Phe new playhouse is sald to be @ good one, and will serve as connection in the chain of northern ind southern theaters. Jackson gnd Young, of the Hottest Coon in Dixie, are doing nicely Walter Jackson met with great success at the Onental, Indianapolis, last week, while this Week at the Manilla, Alie’ Young hext week at the Crown Garden, Mr. James Henry Mitchell and Miss Ruth Marie Daniels, both of the Hottest Coon in Dixie compand, were married at Greencastle, Ind, January 16. Mr. and Mrs. Mitehell feel very blissful in thelr hew relation, AN of their friends wish thera Ghee Willy Williams, the frogman, formerly & contortionist, “but now retired from tie staze In Chicago, took his. friend, Sylvester Russell, out’ for an automobile soln’ to test’ his’ courage last Sunday. Atter the ride was over, Mr, Williams eft Mr. Russell at the Forty-seventh street elevated station and pronounced the critic a fair Rooseveltian, Russell tad not ridden far on the train when he <pied George Reeves, trap drummer, g0- ‘he to the Monogram. At the next’ sta- ton Lawrence M. Heard, of the Huggs & Heard Music Company, got on. As Mr Heard and Mr. Reeves are’ both quiet and unassuming it was up to Mr. Russell to do most of the talking. “nes A. Peoples, the coming come- {e's aking” seed with the Dandy Pac cninstrels, taking encores. on hi jhe songs every night and his jokes wayt peream. ‘The publie seems to. be © pleased with eaeh and every char- fr put on the stage, as Al Boyd is ivvtucer. “Big Boy Anderson makes {em sll like We “ainging —“sfother's Vi Little Kart ‘Perry. is featuring RA With success, Pewee, better Suen as Will MeCoy, who was with the mer Dixie, Is now with. the. Dandy I aking’ “ood singing "Mama's Ligier Dance.*2"The bunel sends re- SNM {0 Mose in and out of the profes win gisot members of the Sunny Dixie Sous. J. W. Wright is a feature In IL Geuestra with his drums. He would M0 hear trom W. B. Lewis and W. fant. Will McCoy would like to hear from his brother, Kid McCoy. Lonnie Kyle is making them scream, singing “You'll Never Know the Good Fellow I've Been Until I'm Gone Away.” ALABAMA MINSTRELS OPEN. ‘The Alabama minstrels opened at Ft. Worth, Texas, with good ‘weather pre- vailing and business excellent. The pa- rade was given at noon, headed by Prof. E. Pace and his twenty-piece band, with fifteen minstrels following, causing a lot of very favorable comment. An extra added feature of the parade was six mounted uniformed women, all playing bugles. Altogether the uniforms are the classiest ever seen with any. sim- jlar attraction and add dignity to this ell-balanced organization, which re- quires two Pullman cars to handle it, CINCINNATI THEATRICALS. ‘The patrons of the Pekin were greeted with another strong card this week. Lit- te Miss Sadie Crockett, our dainty lit- tle soubrette, was held’ over, owing to popular demand. She appeared in an elegant temperament across the foot- lights with @ group of catchy songs and clever foot work. Miss Bessie Hocker was well received, with several new songs and interesting slides. ‘The Car- ter ‘Trio closes the show with a unique sketch. The play Is a clever conception, abounding in genuine comedy. and af- fording opportunity for good ‘singing and dancing. The company consists of mother, daughter and father. Mrs. Car- ter's rendition of a beautiful ballad in the opening, was received with many encores. A plantation scene in the clos ing gave Mr. Carter and little Nettie a chance to Work in a very\ funny bunch of humor, and for singing and dancing, the little lady is a riot, she is undoubt- edly one of the cleverest little four feet of humanity that has ever played the lo- cal houses. ‘The Pekin is sure to score a record-breaker for the Week, ‘The pop- ulerity of each performer was thorough- ly attested at every performance, Mr. Carter sang a pleasing parody on “Good- bye, Miss Eliza Jane.” SMART SET AT LOUISVILL7, KY. It is the big aifair in the tealm of musical comedy that tells the plainest and most plausible story of all round success, in these progressive days, and that is ‘the reason why theatrical mana- ers are striving so hard to outshine Competition. ‘The Smart Set, with S. H. Dudiey, in the new comedy success, “Dr, Beans From Boston,’ which comes to the Walnut Street theater, Louisville, Sunday, February 18, with ‘its carload ‘of scenic grandeur and with more than half a hundred ladies and gentlemen, who have achieved fame in one direction or another, by the arts employed toward finishing an entertainment of zest. and quality, is perhaps one of the most glar- ing examples of what managerial ex- travagance can accomplish, for accord- ing to well authenticated reports, it fairly outstrips in magnitude of produc- tion “and overshadows in fun and mu- sical talent any similar enterprise be- fore the public, besides in the general beauty of its female contingent it ab- solutely excels. Pretty girlish faces and the magnificence of costume details are potent factors in an up-to-date mu- ‘sical comedy, and the assurance {s given that “Dr. Beans From Boston” furnishes a proper appreciation of these requisites. ‘The desire to pass judgment upon this offering is especially great, as it Is an- nounced that additional interest is given it for the reason of a capital story, built. upon racial farcical lines, is told in its presentation; and while the plot is made subservient to many explosions of unetious mirth and entrancing melody, nevertheless it tends tangibility-and san- ity to the whole atmosphere. ‘The prin- cipal members of “Dr. Beans From Bos- ton” include such mirth provokers as Henry Troy, Arthur Talbot, James Bur- ris, Roley Gibson, Daisy Martin, Frank DeLayns, Alberta’ Ormes, William Ram- sey, Ella’ Bevans, and Jesse Harris, ‘The book is by 8. H. Dudley and Henry Troy and the music’ and lyrics by Will H. Vodrey and Henry S, Cramer. Matinees will be given on “Sunday, Tuesday, ‘Thursday and Saturday, Satisfactory Arrangements. For the coming engagement of the Smart Set, the management has arrang- ed to give the eolored patrons the best accommodations that have ever been ac- corded them at any Louisville theater, by reserving the entire balcony and the mezzanine boxes, the choice seats of titis cozy lttle playhouse for the colored pa~ trons at practically the regular scale of prices. The only change is the substi- tution of a few Afty-cent seats on the second floor to balance the loss in hav- Ing to take care of the twenty-five and thirty-five cent people on the lower floor, ‘the tremendous expense of bringing this ‘big colored aggregation to the Walnut Street theater makes this absolutely necessary on account of the limited seat- ing capacity, Seats are now on sale at the theater box otgee, and the demand for seats Indicates over-flowing houses for Dudley and his merry crew. Sandifer and Criswell are still holding their own, thus making their third week at the Fairyland theater, Washington, D. C. Miss Criswell says that the Kearney Bros, managers of this play- house, and Frank Crowd, manager of the Globe theater, Jacksonville, Fla., are two of the best managers she has ever worked for. Joe Sandifer's work is original and they ‘work like clock work in unison and in harmony. They. are certainly a clever team. Any performer coming to Washington, write to Mr, Luke Kearney, 19th and L streets, Colored acts, going to New York City for work would do well to see Joe Schenck in Marcus Leon's office, as there is a demand for good colored acts on this time. I am personally" ac- quainted with both Mr, Schenck and Mr, Leon, I know the colored performers will be taken care of if they have the goods. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. MUSICAL = DRAMATIC BABY F. SEALS IN SEARCH OF FAME ay) Wes ciicac , a WEEKLY ho Ly =) REVIEW - | eee eee —— By Sylvester Russell — Miller and Lyles at the New Grand— Mohnson, Siaith and Johnson Share th and J The Grand presented another heavy bill last Monday evening when Flourney Miller and Aubrey Lyles returned fresh from their New York engagement at Hammerstein's. They. gave their old original sketch, “Blessed With Ieno- rance,” in a new form without music and with a new coating of original epithets that scored heavily. Johnson, Smith and Johnson were also a big at- traction, which introduced Billy B. John- son in a brighter vein than ever as a comedian and dancer, Leonce Smith- Johnson, the soubret, looked — prettier than ever, and has ‘blossomed in the comedy art, and wore costumes that were unexcelled. ‘Lukie Johnson was seen at his best as a dancer and a Dianist, He is the composer of “Pancy Brown,’ and his new songs were in evi~ dence,"making a hit. ‘The trio took four hows. In fact, these two colored teams owned the show. The white performers were William Fiemmen. a clever come- dian, whose comedy, “Back to Boston.” was’ a good Vehicle. Harsh Brothers, fat comedians, with good voices, and the Four Casting Campbells were excellent acrobats, especially the ‘comedy man. “The Real Quartet”—George 1. Conley, Charles “L. “Moore, Aaron’ Ware and Bernie Price—was’ the main’ feature of the second half of last week, The tenor solo of Mr. Conley was superb. The genuine harmony and artistic merit of true vocal and dramatic scenes in this quartet of Southern life, which held every audience speltbound,” was remark- Of the white acts Neil McKinley, a fine tenor singer of opera and rag ex- travaganza, possed of magnetism, won vociferous applause. ‘The Three Ameres, comedy, athletes, and the LaValles, the girl being very clever, won favor, It Was announced that Warfield and Camp- bell replaced a white act that was can- celled, Frank Tate, violinist, who was out of commission during the week ow- ing to an accident, returned to his post husader -evenie: Wilson and Dewey at the Monogram— Lottie Grady Continues to Draw. People were turned away at the Grand at last Monday night's performance, when Wilson and Dewey made their first appearance as a team at this play- house. The sketch, which has been seen before with Alf Wilson in it, is now better than ever, Mr. Dewey, the new comedian, made ‘a most pronolnced im- Pression ‘from the fact that his work was all legitimate, and he did hot try to overdo the part. Dewey, who is a very presentable looking comedian with a fine set of teeth and a large mouth, is also blessed with a fine singing voice of tenor range, and his “Keep on Smil- ing” won out, Mr, Wilson's master- plece, that of a legitimate comedy por- trayal of a Methodist minister, was not only true to life but free from insinua- tions or vulgarity or burlesque of the Scriptures. ‘Miss Lottie Grady entered upon her second week at this house fully as popu- lar as ever. Her card burlesque on Rert A. Williams was a familiarly clever scene, which gave much pleasure, Her last song, "The Spanish-American Rag,” was all that could be desired. Johnson and Rector reappeared at this house, and their sketch which had new features added to the dialogue was real clever and took rank for its heatness and merit in comeay. ‘The Hamiltons, who made their frst appearance at this house, are a new team which can be credited with sue- cess. Mr. Hamilton gave good account of himself as a comedian. His. wife, who is clever, must soon learn how to properly make up. ‘This team will no doubt take higher rank and find greater favor on its next appearance when we will again be glad to welcome It, The work of the orchestra, including dificult trappings, was very good. Motts’ Pekin Theatér Has Mixed Bill. The bill at the Pekin. headed by the Pewee-Tolliver Trio (colored), hada mixed bill for the first four days with another bill to finish the week, Bill Smith is the press agent. Ila Vincent now appears on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Vincent was a victor over Bux last week. In the pre- lminaries LeRoy Bird won from John Perkins, a much heavier but less skill- ful man, “Bird has now. challenged Young Zbysco, whose Weight is 140. pounds. “He ‘will also challenge any man at 185 pounds within the next two weeks. Ran Illustrated Songs and Photo Plays at the Phoenix. “If T Could Gain the World by Wish- ing” was an excellent illustrated song heard Monday night, Among the photo plays, “Wrongfully “Accused” and” “An Indian Story” were brilliant scenes to look upon. ‘The orchestra continues to keep up a lively pace with the require: ments of the scenic effects, Madam Anita Patti Brown sang at the Conversorium, ‘Kingston, Jamaica, ‘Tuesday, January 30. Her main appear: ance was a scene from Gound's “Faust” in costume, Charles Williams, of Williams and Stephens, left ten days ago for Kansas City to see about some real estate in behalf of his mother ‘The team is to open in Washington, D. C., at an early date, anole J. Rosamond Johnson, late of Cole and Johnson, while playing at Washing- ton, D.C. ‘with his Sambo Girls” big. act, had a’ ninteresting chat with Miss Gant, who was on the same bill, He Spondane special regards to your corre- spondent ‘and gave Miss Gant a new song. I have ‘been commissioned "to Write an extemporaneous ‘monologue for Miss Gant soon, if 1 can squeeze out the time. Se Isaac Bell reports that the Water- melon Jubilee Company has finished over the Talent, Union circuit through Michi- gan, but will fil dates. in’ Indiana. W. M. Thomas, now proprietor of the Romania Hotel, Thirty-elehth and State streets, and ‘formerly of the team of actors ‘known as ‘Thomas and Caldwell ‘would like to hear from his old partner Billy Caldwell, and’ would thane any: body ror “information regarding “his whereabouts ss Billy Nichols, who has been laid up with rheumatism ata hospital for six Weeks, is out and ‘around. Mr. Nichols wishes the false rumors circulated con. cerning financial matters about himeelt and. Mrs, ‘Dumas, of the “Hottest Coon in Dixie” Compahy, denied, Murphy and Francis have been play: ing on the big time all winter around New York, and Miller and Lyles recently played Hammerstein's with Joe Simms, ‘Thompson “got ‘em™ at the Crescent Theater according te Romeo Dougherty. I met Prof. James T. Brymn on State street last Week as the Alda Overton: Walker “act combination was passing through en route to Kansas cityy where it opened over the Orpheum time. for five months, It is understood that Mrs. Walker is booked for the Majestic on her return 7 0 Frank Clermont secretary of the ©. V. BLA. is reported to be much im- proved ‘since his recent illness. T am Soon to submit a written plea for @ re duction of the initiation fee to this or- ganization, owing to the uncertainty of continuous booking and reduction in the actors’ salaries of the present day. Sidney 1, Perrin suggested im the New York Age last week that the new colored” theater ‘there be named ‘the “Problem Theater,” and adds that. his is only one version for naming St thus. T quite azree with him. Here ts another reason: In the building of colored. the- aters the problem is that a booking. al Hance should be formed ‘by both the colored and white managers if” they want to be successful. 1 make this statement in the interest of actors, of course, but it serves quite as good’ for managers, aoe Will H. Dorsey denies that DeKoven Thompson and Alfred Anderson won the suit for the rights of “Your Heart,” and states that the decision is now. pending in the higher court, Mr. Dorsey, who has the greatest of respect for Mr. An- derson, has been furious in condemning Mr. ‘Thompson's method of ‘giving out matter to the press too hastily, In Jus- tice and credit due Mr. Dorsey, the pub- lic will remember that he is responsible for the initial introduction and "success of “If 1 Forget," which he placed upon the market and’ advertised partly at his own expense. Tt was this sone” that made Mr. Thompson famous, Mr. Ander- son having already enjoyed’ some repu- tation asia writer, “But not only. that Miss Lizzie Hart, the singer, who is Mr Dorsey's wife, bas been singing all of the songs composed by. ‘Thompson since he has come prominently before ~ the puplie. aoe Clarence Jones, the young planist and composer, has been very. busy of Tate placing his new songs, He is at present Fehearsing. "Misa. Panny. Wise. "The Twilight, the Roses and You, “won't You Forgive Me% “It Ain't’ Bit of Harm’ and "Wise Old Moon’ are num- bers that will be heard in’ her reper- tolre. Stray Tips of the Stroll. Harry Crosby is the chief entertainer at the Towa Club, Thirty-second and State streets. The popularity of Hush Hoskins, ‘the proprietor, also accounts for the increase of his, patronage. Jensen Bros. shooting gallery _and studio are becoming very popular. This is the place where so. many of the ‘ne finished photographs have been’ turned ee flat Wi Abel, the sone entertainer at the LaVerdo Cafe, is also manager. The program this ‘week, Includes Daisy Col- Tins, singer: Allee Cristey, singer; Dave Lewis, musician. and” Clarence Jones, pianist. SYLVESTER RUSSELL. CROWN GARDEN, TIM E. OWSLEY MANAGER. Every Act on the Bill Is a Hit. The opening show Monday night found the Crown Garden crowded, every seat being taken and standing room at a premium. Like a pilot who steers his ship through a gale to sunshine and safety, Manager Tim EB. Owsley has brought the Crown Garden through the zero weather and bad business back to its own. Mr. Owsley told me if he could receive the riht kind of finan cial backing he could easily’ give the shows. I’ believe him because he. is every inch a business man and has proved it to the letter. Coming back to the show, Monday night brought amuse- ment in abundance. Seals and Fisher open the entertainment with a new act that was a hit, notwithstanding this is thelr seventh Week at the Crown. Miss Fisher, the dainty littie soubrette, show- ed her versatility as an actress, ' She is @ sweet singer and her song was a real hit, Mr. Bo, Seals, as usual, was as fury as ever, creating a laugh every minute, Seals and Fisher, like wine, improve with age, as well. as time. Mills and Tanzel, ‘the comedian and a singing girl, as they were billed, proved to be all of that and some more. Mr. Billy Mills is funny, everything he does is funny, everything he said was funny, in fact ‘he is just a real funny man, His song, “Say No,” was a terrific hit, Miss Tanzel is a soubrette of quality. Her song, “Chicken Reel,” brought en- core after encore. Mills and Tanzel are one of the biggest hits ever seen on the Crown Garden stage. Minstrel. Morris comes to us as before, good in big let- ters. Mr. Morris is a clever juggler who can juggle. Michiel ond Michiel dia r- teen minutes of clever singing, talking and dancing. Their wardrobe was No. T and up-to-date, making complete change more than twice during thelr act. This is their first appearance in Indianapolis, and we hope it will not be their last. (Series Continued.) MATINER |B. Fo KEIPHOS \occnunen EVERY Day | Grand Opera House Next Week. | "eat Expression. —— LE Dror House Next Week.)| cet @xpresion. ROMANCE OF THE UNDER WORLD AA thrilling, vital story of the criminal stratum of life, by PAUL ARMSTRONG Author of “Alias Jimmie Valentine.” "he Greyhound” and numerous other successes _ 50) EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS, MATINEES 6c: EVENINGS Ibe. LL SSS — SS Eight singers, one solo soprano, one solo tenor, one robusto basso, two chorus tenors, one baritone, two chorus sopranos, one alto. All must be of the highest order. The best guarantee and salary ever effered. For information, address M. C. SPENCER, care Wm. Foster Music Co., 3025 State Street, Chicago, Ill. ———— THE West Virginia Minstrel ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES ON THE ROAD Headed by Edward Polk, of Philadelphia, Pa. Opened for the first time in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, February 7 8, to crowded houses. The com- pany will tour Virginia and West Virginia. Route: Woodstock, W. Va., Feb. 19; Front Royal, 20; Luray, 21; Elkton, 22; Shenandoah, 28 24, | ) U ’ ° e Fashion Plate Minstrels CAN USE MORE GOOD | to complete this big aggregation as follows: Baritone singers, tenors, basso profundos, girls who can sing and dance, ponies for big numbers, musicians who double stage and orchestra, man with bicycle to rube the parade. This show furnishes all costumes. Those who have already signed contracts, send in your measurements. Remember this show never closes, and accommodations are of the best. This is the chance of a lifetime to get with a real minstrel show. Write or wire P. G. LOWERY 918 a Sts Clair St., St. Louls, Mo. Alabama Minstrels which opens at Fort Worth, Texas, February 10th Can use a few more first class people, mu- sicians and performers, people doubling band and stage preferred. This is one of the best equipped Colored Minstrel Shows on the road, traveling in two Pullman cars. Best accommodation, best treatment of any show. This show plays Northern territory exclusive- ly. Address for one week E. H. JONES Box 462 Fort Worth, Tex. pen Michiel is well known as a com- edian. His song, “Enoguh,” was a hit Within itself. Miss Michiel’ has a pleas- ing stage appearance. This act closed the show and left everybody happy. I know it is impossible to have a knock- Out bill each week, but we hope the man- agement may be able to secure more Mills and Tanzels, Michiel and Michicls ey —_——_——SS=—=—_—_— and Seals and Fishers as well as acts Uke Minstrel Morris. The orchestra of- fers more good music this week and it is a treat to hear the overture. The Crown has changed hands, Mr. Harry Linville having leased it from HS. Geyer for a limited time, retaining’ the services of Tim E. Owsley as manager. ECaE AN Sabeas Be : CON, [GOSSIP OF Tile STAGE. dg ; oJ So ea é = Be a Beau Brummell and join the Fash- ion Plate Minstrels, ‘The Fashion Plate Minstrels will go In rehearsal in March. Allen's Minstrels were in Green Cove Springs, Fla,, last week. Arthur L. Prince is singing “Ain't Noth- ing Cooking What You Smell.” The two Weavers, known as the “Duo of Quality,” are at’ the Central Theater, Atlanta, Ga. Reports reached The Freeman office that P. G. Lowery received three hundred let- ters from musjelans to join the Fashion Plate Minstrels. (Chattes English closed with the Sunny Dixie Minstrels, February 18, and joined the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, as team mate of Mr. Al Boyd. Regards 'to all, Billy Young was at Spokane, Wash., last week.” This week at North Yakima, Wash. He met Fiddler and Sheiton en route and pulled off some big times. He is publish- ing two new songs, which will soon be out, Miss Magnolia Brown, of 558 Ward street, Macon, Ga., has been home for sev~ eral Weeks on account of the illness of her mother. Will be ready to start to work soon. Miss Brown is a young performer and is doing fine. ‘The Alcazar Theater, Galveston, Tex., is sala to ea palace of pleasure, ttay: you heard its ragtime orchestra?® is whit they are all saying. Chas. Helm: is there on the piano, also John Walton, drummer, Soe EE WWatbure’ trommonter Nettie T. Perry, at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, last week, is worthy of spe- clal-mention as a danseuse.. Mis Perry is young, but has struck the art trail true and proper. She yas a fine conception of her tne of work. She makes no great fuss in her dancing—simply the poetry of mo- tion, appealing to any one that has eyes to see. Another pretty worker is Baby Fisher; has that quaint, childish way, with ts re- freshing qualities, She reminds one of Miss Willie ‘Too Sweet, who won so many friends when showing in this elty. When Miss Too Sweet put fn her appearance the women, folks all over the house would ex- claim, “O, ain't she sweet!” “O, she’s such a dearie!” ‘These were women, mind you, ‘The Lond only knows what the men were saying. Well, the same nice things were said and thought of Baby Fisher. “By the way, they were formerly team mates. peste Aa THE DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. We are now well organized and out on the road. After having played Argenta and Little Rock, we are still In the State of Arkansas, but on our way southward. So far we can say the show has been a Success.” Even though the weather has Been very cold and against us, we have done good business. We will say to the people who live in the towns which we are to visit, give our show a visit when we get there, and we are pretty sure if you Son’t laugh, you had better see a doctor. ‘Our departments are under the supervision of such men as J. K. Anderson, owner ; Ea Cohn, manager; Al Boyd, stage man ager; Grant Cooper, banadmaster ; D, Pol- son, orchestra leader. Ed Cohn sends his regards to the Sunny Dixie Minstrels. DREAMLAND THEATER, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. Chint Moore, amusement director, has asa headliner’ Mme. Donna. Teressa, in Spanish dances, butterfly and glow. worm Specialties. ‘These ate ail novelty danees, and she is the only one down this way With an aet of this kind. Mrs. Bila. B. Moore, after four weeks away to see her mother, who died Suddeniy, has returned, and is as poptilar as ever, and with some ew ‘acts fund wardrobe’ she. isa prime favorite. Miss Birdie Wade, the Southern Coon shouter, is. still making good. Miss Frankie Edwards is a new attraction and is some soubrette, doing nicely. Ante Overton and Jolly ‘Davis. put-on a sketch last week that was « knock-out. Jolly Sure a legitimate comedian, clean ‘on and oft. Last but not least, is the old. and oniy Chintz Moore, the funniest of them all. in funny: songs and sayings. ‘The en: tire bunch sends regards to the profession. A. H. BROWN’S DIXIELAND MIN- STREL, LONGVIEW, TEXAS. ‘The band is under Mr, Simon ‘Thomas and is doing nicely.” ‘The stage is under ScStage, Manager A.D.” Patterson, who Sueceeded Mr. Wim. i. Wililamson.” “Mr Patterson is putting on a new show and the muste will be from Will Rossiter, also Gathom and Attuck, and arranged. by Prof Simon Thomas’ ‘The comedians are Walter Waddeh, Lee Phillips, Will Smith, Henry Green, A. Hi. Hall; soubrettes, Eva ‘Thomas, Vinnie Waddell and Mrs. ©. Hall ‘This show has never missed a pay day” for the last three years. "Crazy “A. D. Patter- Son would like to hear” from Rosebud Washington, the. Wallsburgs "and Sturnp Nichols, ‘Also sends regards to the Den- ter Theater bunch, Fort Worth, Eadie Sin- gleton, Dock Ward and Jolly G. Davis, A HINT TO THE YOUNG PER- FORMERS. Ladies and Gentlemen—In taking a back view over the theatrical field for the past five years It behooves me to say this much in behalf of the young performer. First, We will look back over the progress of the Colored theatrical world, made in the past five years. There are twice as many col- ored acts to-day as there were five years Ngo, and to-day we have about four col- bred vaudeville theaters to every one we had five years ago. Let me ask this ques. tion? Why is {t that the Southern colored people of to-day are opening thelr eves fore to the theatrical world than In years past? I will say, the Southern colored people nowadays are belng educated more End more to the fact that there are real good colored vaudeville acts that are worth going to see. Yes, {t ts a fact that there fre a. few good colored acts, but not tough with which to supply the colored theaters’ ‘There are at least thirty col- Ored vaudeville theaters in the South, and About only forte acts to run these thirty houses, and at most times nearly one-haif Of these houses are closed. I don't know Imyself the cause for dark doors, but think it to be the want of acts, or poor manage- ment. ‘Now, what T would like to impress upon the young performer's mind is this: Tf you intend on making your living in the theatrical field a a performer, you've got to start out In the Tight way. Begin af the very bottom and strive hard to climb up to the top. The first thing to be done js to lay out plans for what you are going to do, If you wish to be successful, plan out the act vou want: practice daily; get the necessary wardrobe for the act’ you fre going to do, Use your brains in get- ting the act, and not your mouth. Lots of our young ‘performers use thelr mouths dnd work. ‘from other people's brains Now, what T mean by working on other peoples brains is this: They will tell you What they are doing and what they can do, Anad at the same time they are only imi- tating some other act they have seen be- fore. Learn how to originate, and stop s¢ much imitation. Learn that when you im- itate, you are only working on some other person's brains. T know that every person born is not ar originator, but in the meantime if you sec Some one do an act, or you see, something in the act that you would like to use, use it in a different manner: get away from the originator with it, and you will always be in the clear with your own act. Tt is not a strange thing to walk into a theater ped see two different teams on the same bill doing the same act. That merely shows us that some one has been stealing. What the colored theaters need to-day is more good original acts, and “not so many singers and dancers: Have you ever paid any attention to the fact that nine out of every ten performers you meet will tell you that he fs a comedian? An- other point is this: One-half of the young performers really don’t understand how to dress thelr acts. You must learn to dress your act as it should be dressed. If your act calls for a full dress suit, wear a’ full dress, and not a kimona or a’ duster. Now, in my closing remarks, let me say this much to you young performers: — If you wish to be successful in your under- taxings, you must learn this:” First, you must learn to be ladies and gentlemén on and off the stage. Second, learn to stop booking your act in two different theaters to open at both houses on the same day and date, and on the date you are to open you will’ write back to the manager you have turned down, telling him that you are very sorry you’ will be unable to open at his house this week. Then you are un- der the Impression that you have hurt the manager you turned down. Now, there is where you make one of the greatest mis- takes you have ever made. You don't hurt the manager at all; you only hurt your reputation ; so put the knife to that. ‘hig earn to bop hecoming so commor in the towns you play. Last, but not least, please stop knocking one another. You ‘should stop a moment and consider that the hammer was made for the carpen- ter and blacksmith, and not for the per- former. Remember that a thoroughbred perforemr would never speak ill of his brother member. In. my_ estimation, I consider a knock a boost. When we learn to speak good of one another, and throw our hammers away, we'll all be better off and will prosper much more. With best Wishes and much success to you, one and all, Tam, truly yours, JOS. S WATTS, gett atc MiG ce ad a he ee LOWRY AND MORGAN'S MINSTRELS. This is our tenth week and business continues good throughout the State. of Missouri, “The sudden cold wave seemed to have no effect whatever, according to the receipts these nice ebol evenings. Some say it Is a lucky show season for minstrels, but I differ from such opinions, and rather judge same from the standpoint that the good band and flashy parade, in- cluding the billing matter and proper man- agement, have caused continual success, ‘The show ix booked up to September 25: will go under canvas on on about April 15, and tour Canada and the Northwest. ‘The performance, asa whole, is above the ay- erage. Mr.’ Robert Martin, the peerless baritone, and Logan Kitchen, a droll com- edian, joined in Jefferson City, Mo. The hand at present numbers eighteen. New faces are coming on every week, and by February 25 the company will ‘have an enrollment of more than sixty-five people, some to be realersed for the J. H. Boyer Fashion Plate Minstrels, which open in March.” Mr. Arthur L. Prince, our stage manager, Is daily arranging “music and using his thinker for the great Fashion Plate Minstrels. Prince believes in run- ning a minstrel just like clockwork, and, moreover, he demonstrates the cleverness of comedians, singers and dancers by the addition of finishing touches. Junk Ed- wards, the little evening star comedian, Is featuring Jos, W. Stern’s late hit, “Any Old Way You, Gook Chicken Is’ Good Enough for Me." ‘The Beechums are doing nicely in their new sketch act. Carrie Gil- bert, the dashing soubrette, ix using “Porto Rico” and taking the usual three and four encores. Our olio feature Is the Huck-lee- buck quartette, which often stops the show. "Two happy birthdays were cele- brated on February 25. Alma Ttichardson and Ruth Sprague — both received many handsome presents from members of the company, and a nice collation was served the show. Both ladies will be members of the Fashion Plate Minstrels, FRANK HENDON INFORMS STAGE: STRUCK GIRLS. Dear Hendon Jack Johnson has engaged my beau as a Sparring partner, and is to let him know ina day or two when he Is to start train ing. His mother told me that every tm the letter carrier blows his whistle 1 hearing distance of their home. the Yea how runs tothe door to see if there Is 4 letter for him from Mr. Johnson. T asked the chap why he acted so sill and he said: "I know I'm going to ge a letter, for my nose is always itching.” Now, ‘Hendon, as I know you are capable of giving good advice, and you are one o twenty of tie greatest men in the world Twill ask you to settle our Utle disput About the ‘hose itching. He thinks. { Means ‘you are going to get a letter Never ming what 1 think; 1 know I'n Tight. AIT want is your answer—Maud ‘Answer: If your beau Is to be John: sons sparring partner, and his nose i itching overtime, it's a true sign he Is 40 ing to get busteainit. by the way, Maud, if any of the wis ones ever ask you to name twenty” of th Ereatest men. that ever lived, Just) dist them. to them alphabetically: “Por Avery, Vaudeville Dan: R—For Brown, versatile man: C—For Cole, lyrical Bob: b—For Dudiev, His Honor the Barb E—For Europe, boss of the pls For Freeman, composer and. “It = G—Kor Glynn, comedian droll: H—Por Hogan, brings memories of old ; 1—For Isham, of the Octoroons : J—For Johnson. maker of tunes: K—For Kemp or old. Kersands L—For Larkins or Royal Sam M—For Montgomery, with acts galore N—Por Nolan, the troubadour ; O—For Owsles, all-around actor P—For Powell, big minstrel factor: Q—For Quinn,’ who owns a show T—For Rodgers, whom we all know S—For Shipp, librettoes Prince ean tty wrest moan tienes: THE CENTRAL THEATER, ATLANTA, GA. ‘The King Stock Company, as usual, are ‘delivering he goods this week In avery funny faree, entitted “The Burglar.” The principals, Annie St. Claire and Billy Hig- Eins, assisted by the entire company, are making them scream nightly with funny Situations ‘and snappy lines of comedy, Billy, Higgins, as “Toby,” the hired man whose sole duty is to prevent, burglars from breaking Into the Home of Miss St Claire, isa tlot from his entrance to the finale. Miss Rebecea Redmond, as Kitty, the hired girl, who ie continually quarrel- ing with Toby, Is also a big laugh-maker. She bids fair to become one of our clever- est comediennes. ‘The burlesque quartette, Higwins, Teedmond, King and St. Claire rendering @ mediey’ of popular songs, clos- ing. with a funny dance by Higgins and Redmond, left the audience on their fect yelling for more. ‘The Weavers, comedy character artists, open the ollo with a Inineh of rapid-fire gags that get the audi- ence from the start. Mr. Weaver is a Giver comedian, and Mrs. Weaver, as 3 demure Indian mald, looked as if she had just stepped off 2 SiGux reservation. They Are a big hit, and bid, fair to become very Inopmlar in Atlanta, Billy Higgins, whose Grol style of comedy is very original, fol- lowed with a sure-fire monologue and one of his own inimitable songs. It is needless to say that he took several encores. Boyd and Boyd, who, like the little brooks, seem ‘fo go on and on forever, handed out an en- tirely different bunch of stuft from any- thing heretofore seen. We don't know how they do it, but they do. After twelve weeks they are still handing it to us brand New, right off the reel. “Miss Boyd, in male attire, is about the cutest thing that has appeared here lately. Monday night they stopped the show. Miss "Lillian Brown's male impersonation needs no_in- troduction, as she has been seen here sev- THE FREEMAN, AN \L_.LUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ee eral times, But she is just as big a fa- BELOIT, WIS. Sei Paar gE le an very much satisfied with life in general] o¢ Milwaukee, is visiting friends in this |p. and the show in particular. city....Messrs. L. Artis and M. Oatis, of First = Se Sanesville, were “in the city Wednesday | Addy DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ]evening....The Dunbar TatraES, Bociity: bai PLANS GREAT TRIP THROUGH | vil cuzin Squats, sola, ria | abo, 2 FLORIDA. Pali Me Et rpg per 7 ae ag i AR PENSACOLA, Fla., February 3.—Dr, Booker T. Washington, together with a number of prominent ‘colored people. in Florida, and out of Florida, is planning to make an educational campaign through the State or Fiorida, beginning at, Pensa. cola on March 1 and extending through March 7. In some respects this will be the most important educational trip that he has made. Mr, M. M, Lewey, of Pensacola, Ela, president of the Florida State Ne- gro Business League, is in charge of the trip, and is being iierally assisted bs Prominent colored people in every part of Florida. Aside from prominent colored people in Florida who will accompany Mr. Wash- ington, the Florida business men have also invited the persons who have been in charge of Dr. Washington's tours in oth- er States. Those who have accepted in- vitations from outside of Florida’ include such prominent persons as Hon. J. C. Na- pler, Register of the U. 8, Treasury, Washington, D. C.; Major R. R. Moton, of Hampton Institute, Virginia; Mr. W’ T, B, Williams, field secretary of the John F. Slater fund; Dr. George C. Hall, of Chicago; Rev. Richard Carroll, editor_ of the Ploughman, Columbia, 8. C.; "Mr John Merrick and Mr, C.'C. Spaulding, of the North Carolina Mutual and Provi- dent Insurance Company, Durham, N.C. ; Dr. SG. Elbert, of Wilmington, Del.’ Dr. M, W, Gilbert, of, Selma University Selma, Ala.: Bishop George W. Clinton, of the A. M. EB. Zion Church, Charlotte, N. C.; Mr. W. ‘T Andrews, editor of ‘The Defender, Sumter, 8. C.; Mr. J.B. Bell, the wealihy real ‘estate man of’ Houston: ‘Tex, and Mr. F. L. Smith, president of the” Farmers’ Tinprovement Society 0} Texas. ‘Already both men and women at_ the points to be touched in Florida are hare at work with their preparations. ~ It is expected that Dr. Washington will speak briefly at many points where the trait will stop for a few minutes, aside from the points already scheduled. POPULATION OF LOUISIANA AC CORDING TO COLOR, WASHINGTON, D. C.—A_ preliminary statement of ‘the white and Negro. popu. lation of Louisiana, by parishes and prin. cipal cities, as shown by the returns of the thirteenth decennial census, taken ef April 15, 1910, has been’ issued” by Director Dutand, of the Bureau of the Census, Departnient of Commerce and Labor.” The statisties were prepared Un- der the direction of William. C. Hunt, chief statistician for population "in. the Census Bureau, and are subject to’ later revision. ‘The total population of Louisiana in 1910 was subdivided as to color_as_fol- lows: “White, 841,125; Negro, 713,874 all other persons (Indians, Chinese, Jap- anese and. other Asiaties), 1,389. "The equivalent figures for 1900 were: White, 729,012 Nexto, 650.804; all other, 1,209 For 1890 ‘thes’ were: ' White, | 558,295 Negro, 559,193; all other, 1,000, ‘The Negro population ‘constituted 43.1 per cent. of the total population of the State in’ 1910, as against 47.1. per cent in 1900 and 50 per cent. In 1890. ‘The rate of increase in the Negro popu: lation since 1900. was Tess than. that, £01 the preceding decade, the. increase. from 1909 to 1910 ‘being 63,070, or 9.7 pel cent., as compared with 91,611, or 16.4 per Cent, from 1890 to 1900. ‘the white population increased from 1900 to 1910 ata somewhat lower rate than fron 1890 to 1900, the increase being, respect. ively. 211,513. or 29 per cent, as agains 171,217, or 30.7 per cent. New’ Orleans city had’ a population ir 1910 of 229,075, . comprising 249,431 whites, 89,262’ Negroes, and 278 othe persons (Indians, Chinese, Japanese and other Asiatics)." ‘The equivalent. figures for 1900 were? White, 208,948: Negro, T7714; all other, 444." “For 1890. thes were" White, 177,876; Negro, 64,491 all other, 172, ‘There ‘has been but Uttle change in the last two decades in the proportion of Ne- gro of the total population of New Or- Jeans, the proportion in 1910 being 26.3 per cent. as compared with 27.1 per cent. in 1900 “and 26.6 per cent. in 1890, ‘The Increase in the, Negro population’ from 1900 to 1910 was 11,548, or 14.9 per cent. ax against an increase for the preceding Gecade of 13,223, or 20.5 per cent, The white population shows ‘an’ increase since 1900 of 40,489, or 19.4 per cent, as com- pared with an increase from 1890 to. 1900 of 31,570, or 17.8 per cent. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AT TUSKEGEE APRIL 17-19—NEGRO UPLIFT IN GENERAL. TUSKEGEE, Ala.—The large number of acceptances of invitations (0 be present at the International Conference. om. the Ne kro, to be held at Tuskegee Institute, April 17,18 and 19, indicate that this. Is’ gon to’ e a most successful gathering. All the important missionary. soéleties in the United States and. many societies in foreign countries will be represented, such as the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign SMissions, Board. of. Forelgn Missions of the Presbyterian Chureh, the Baptist’ Missionary. Soclety. the. Central Board of Siissions of the letormed Pres. byterlan Church, the Seventh Day’ Baptist Missionary Society,” the Board. of tome Missions. of the Presbyterian Church. in the C'S. A. Woman's Home Missionary Soelety of ihe Methodist Episcopal Chum the Aineticin Woman's Baptist Home Mis: Sion Soclety, the ‘Board oC Torelgm Mis sions of tie’ General Synod of the Eva felleal Lutheran Church of the U.S 4" the Woman's Hoard ot Home. Sitssions Presbsterian Church, U.S A- the Won: an's Board of Missions of the interior, the Woman's Board of Missions of the Canis dian’ Congregational Church, the Regions Beyond Missionars: Union, with headenar ters in London, England: ‘wilt be. repre: sented by one’ of nite secretarion ome Svenska Missions for Bundets Expedition, Of Rtockliolm, Sweden: the, Evangelical Missionary Society of German, Hast At rica, Will be represented by the president, Herr B._V. Johanssen, Bielefeld, Germany. The Venezuelan government will have reprecentative at the conference, Jamalea Porto ico, the Danis West. indies and Other West Indian islands ‘will be repre sented. Mr, Samuel D, Bawden, maneger Of the Industrial Experiment. Station, One Xole Gunta’ District, India, has -stgnifed iis intention of belig: present. Attica Seoing to be largely represented. Among those who will discuss ‘conditions on thi | continent are’ Dr. Ernest Lyon, consul Reneral of the Republic of Liverin. forthe Cited States: Dr Nolanad Be Bavkren chatrmap of the lite Amorican Commis Sion (0 Liberia: the Hon FE. Ke done son, Secreuury of State, Monrovia, Liberia the Hon, 8. G. Harmon. View President of the Hepablic of Liberia: Kee, Intiat Gods Sishuba.. president Eduiopian Chuvel Queenstown, South Africa’. Hev. Henry Reld, secretary. of the Ethiopian” Cheek Tohannesburg, Sonth Africa: Me. Wilian tern, superintendent Thbumbane, Die trict, Methodist: Episcopal Church, Port Buere East Africa: Mr. O. I Seopten Missionary. Lumbwa Industrial Mbston Lambwa, British Bast Afriea, and Mr W Hi. Plant, Kingston, Jamalea, headmaste Of the ‘Titchfield School, Other persons who Will present papers to. the conference are: Rev. Mate Haytord, @ native worker from the Gol Coast of “Africa. whose “subject will be “Educational Conditions on the Gold Coas of Africa?" Dr. W. W. Shepherd “Teen fy ‘Years with the Bakub ahd Baap and Zap-po-Zap Cannibais in Central At Hea;" Mr, ED. Morel, London, Bugtand editor of the African Mall and’ secretars Of the Congo Reform Association the Kt Rev. 1, Olnwole. Lagos, Southern Nigeris West Africa, “The Missionary and Trade: in Relation to the Native” the Re fev W. ‘Bamund Smyth, Bishop of Lebombo Southeast Africa, “The Delights of Rea Heathenism.”” ‘In addition to all the above, the Interna. tional Conference naa provoked. wite dic cussion throughout the country and prom fses to be of incalculable service in’ help: forward the cause of the native i fica and the man of African descent ‘wherever he may be found, BELOIT, WIS. Special to ‘THR FREEMAN, ‘Mr. Clarence Peterson, of Pontiac, Ti. is visiting in this city with his father, Rev. J.D. Peterson... .Mr. Will Payne, of Milwaukee, is visiting friends in this city... Messrs, L. Artis and M. Oatis, of Sancaviile, were “in the city Wednesday evening....The Dunbar Literary Society will entertain frlends at a social Friday evening ip the A. M. B. chureh. Rev. Bd- ward Ja¢kson, ‘presiding elder, will be present, and will stay over Sunday to de- liver his annual quarterly meeting sermon. ....Mrs, Bert Bond and children are vis: iting in Chicago with her mother, Mrs. William Harding......The Beloit “Lodge 5794, will meet as Usual on time, prompt- ly ai 8 p.m. All the members’ shall be present February 12..Mr. Jerry Huggart Df 520 Race street, is very il at his home =.-Mrs. Lemo Cabb will return to. hei homie in Clarksville, Tenn., on February 6. Memory of Henry Horn. Henry Horn, aged 73 years, died at his home, while chopping wood, on January 1, 1912, from heart failure. He and his wife lived on a little farm located in Mont- gomery county, ‘Tennessee, which he pur- chased thirty-five years ago, living. there Until his death. “He was a_good man, liked by all who knew him, He had good manners and used. them ‘with both. old and young, white and colored. Besides his wife, he ts survived by one ‘son, Allen Horn. “He was a member of the’ Bver- green Church, and lived up to its teach- ings. He was one of the leading members and most loyal supporters. He also’ was a member of the Order of Ethiopia, and Was one of Its treasurers at the time of his death, which position he held. with honor and credit. He was faithful to his trust. We feel his loss very. much and he. Will be long remembered” by all, 10% such « noble character he was. See what David Wyatt, J. M. Batch- man, Will Foster, Bud ‘Fowler, Rube Foster and Frank C. Leland have to sav on colored baseball in ‘The Freeman's baseball number. 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Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State St., - Chicago, Il. Performers Send in Your Open Time. Famous Georgia Minstrels Wants good, sober, reliable mi sicians and performers for balance of winter season and next summer season. Strict sobriety and atten: tion to business essential. Best of quarters and treatment. (Oldest Minstrel show on earth, 33d season and don’t owe a performer, How about some others you have been with, eh? Our route is in The Free- man. If you have written before, write again, lost a quantity of mail. Tell in first letter and tell it all. Don’t say what you would like to get, but what you expect to get in good, bona fide American coin every Monday morning. Holland & Filkins Owners and Managers. WANTED! . Colored Minstrel Performers ! FOR HUGO'S GREAT AMERICAN MINSTRELS TOURING THE WORLD The best male talent in show business. Comedians, ancers. Vocalists, Musicians, Parade Features, Novelty Acts for Olio Preference given those doubling brass and orchestra. Start ing in March for an 18 months tour of Australia, Philippines India, China, Japan, Java, etc. Board and transportation paid from Cedar Rapids andback to the United States. Chance of a lifetime to see the world. Salary must be low. State 4 in your first letter. Consider silence a polite negative. This show is backed by unlimited capital, and experience. This will be my fifth show to make this tour. Address “VIC”? HUGO Care Jordan Show Print 314 W. Superior St. Chicago, Mlinois lh ale ee RL NOTICE. We, the Indies of several States and many’ cities, have” coaxed, Madame'to Please ‘continue her ad. for we do mise her so much out of The Freeman and many of us take the paper just to look at fer pleasing face and read of hes foo ant has done so many good things for homes, In every way, and she is a Mes ing to suffering humanity. Let us lave Tong patience with her faithful dealine with Us, as she means good to all._—F the Ladies of the World. Committee | Subscribe for The Freeman. ee | 1 THE FIELD se Y = & Ap gD E58 MA ° 2) CR } e; % Sef \ lagmeoae a 7, BLOR\ | BY HAROLD OHO i eR AS ll TAD I A a —— GAA ‘honk / » = "i .D . ee aS A GA SOA» MM YN st ‘ HK b 1 e> ORY) Ty ved Za Ne on Bot CoA Lg’ © OAS BPO MHA ZZ ape = <7 EZ oe ote penne nek Longe won the handicap pool tour-| staft of the Breakers’ team, wilt captal ac (eld ant week at John Slaugitors | tis aera dere its St Mi captal ent fiwaukee, Win ‘The’ seeule wag] long St alee he ee onan Be ? az no’ one thought Longe had | Polgclennay ‘ny show for the prize, which was $50. There are no detectives watching fo lias unwary betters inthe grand Sond aad Sone persons of Birmingham, Ata., in-]WiN'te portend tits to eae yen ae Sort Tar the, fighting business, ‘want t9 | Back wir aese option were eae Meet ch with & Boxer Of aboat 110] Rot ait betes Che tone ae Ei ‘tor the purpose of matching the| "or the safety Sf the tine who wil a sae champon "Batting Gesu | tend the eae Gol Gee ae sy wil mest white er Diaex that tips even Uhouee se Cul enema note ne he ales at 110. He is ambitious, and] the easiest way to the fleld, it is not th ct" stand at the best OF ule clams sete ie’ set sintein whee © i Tie would tale ‘engagement | pot clubhouse legos te ite hea ae me Sanit shde ahow, ‘aasiated’ BY oper | Sout anaes weeg hoe, tne Beet a aa "in 4 Siver. Address 1208 “Avenue, | nthe Welt hee Gok had be the raat ting partner. | Address onthe left has to be used by the peopl Bob Scanlon, an American Negro pugi- necked out “Bink” MeCloskeyy a Wye "Ninerican fighter, in the elghth Runa of a boxing bout in Paris, France, y’Etalene right to ‘the point of the jaw fnucd with such force that “McCloskey a Nnconscious for half an hour. ‘Three Niallane who were hurriedly. summoned Pied the defeated man. jommy Burns, heavyweight pugilist, re- turned {rom Australia to Seattle, Wash., [Ee Mecks and announced he was eager to fate Jack Johnson. Burns said he was in {xi} ‘condition, weighed 190. pounds and Sout enter the Ting at 180, “Promoter Sleinte-t promised “me I could have Mite with elther Johnson or MeVea," min Burns "I will have no. trouble get- She lack to my old form, and Tam gong Mitr the heavyweight title again.” NOW JOHNSON SAYS THAT JEFF QUIT COLD IN RENO EPISODE. Chicago—That Jim Jeffries refused to take punishment and quit cold in his bat- te at Keno is the latest assertion of Jack Johnson, who was the other fellow in the ting at the time. Burthermore, Johnson Uits tiat he will give Jim Jeffries $10,000 and one year to train in If he will sign for one more bout, And to prove that he ineane business. Jobson’ will give Jeft- fies $500 a week, providing Jim cares not for the figh} offer, to spar with him in EXiubition, “The eeeasion for “Lil Ar- tins’ latest return Is the remark cred tui to Jeffries that Johnson put over a frimeup in the Stanley Ketehel bout in Referring to that bout, which has been «stoned, Johnson says that | Ketehel ic him’ on the point of the chin’ with 2 Snow which would have put Jeffries to Slee for an hour, and that it was not iis fault that he hit the canvass. John- Son _liows that Ketehel could have ‘beat- en Jeffries, Johnson asserts that it was only the gameness of the late middie- ‘eight wonder that Kept him from stop- ping Ketchel in the early rounds, and that the bout was not a frame-up, but was fought on its merits. Tie colored ‘champion declares that he was seared that Ketchel was going to eat him Jeff Lay on Floor to Avoid Punish- _ ment. I don't joe." admits, Johnson, “an. less someode starts it. ‘Then T want to have wi sas. When E'went down in front oi Ketchel it was because Twas knocked down, bye T don't think Jeffries can say the same as to the time he lay on the floor at’ Reno and refused to take any more punishment from me. Jeffries deliberately “quit after I had ut him to pleces with right and left tits.” T'did not land on him’ a, blow that would have knocked out the “big bluff. Hie said T was "yellow" and I held back the knockout punch just to prove that he wis the man with the ‘yellow’ and not the He quit. just ke a dog.” Johnson added that he Is going to box in New York, whether’ the commission Hikes St Once FIRST BASEBALL TEAM. Both Teams Confident—Royal Poinci- annas vs. Breakers, Palm Beach, Fla. Eee $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN, 8END NAME AND ADDRESS TO- DAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOR- ous. T have in my possession a prescription for nervous debiMty, lack of vigor, weak- ‘ned manhood, failing memory and lame back, brought’ on by excesses, unnatural Grains, or the follies of youth, that has tured’ "so' many worn and. nervous men Tight Im thelr” own’ hemes—without any additional help or medicine—that 1 think ery '"man who. Wishes to regain fis maniy ‘power’ and” virility, quickly, and quietly, "Should ‘have a copy. So 1 have determined to send a copy of the pre- scription. free of charge, in & plain, or dinary sealed ‘envelope to any man’ who Will ‘write: me. for it. This) preseription comes from a physi: cian'"wito “has made a special. study” of en, dnd Tam eonvineed ft is the surest- acting’ combination forthe eure of defi- Sk2t manhood and vigor failure ever put I think I owe it to my fellow man to Send them a’ eopy in confidence, $0 that any man anywhere who is Weak and dis- Suraged with repeated failures. may stop rugging himself with harmful patent Medicines, ‘secure what I believe Is, the Quickesteacting restorative, upbuilding, *POT-TOUCHING remedy ‘ever devised. fnd so cure himself at home quietly and quickly. “Just “drop me a line like: this: £2, 4, BY Robinson, ‘3831. Luck Building, Detroit, Mich., and Twill send you a Shu, tals Splendid receipe tn at plata Crdinary “envelope free of charge. A reg many doctors would charge $8.00 a for merely writing out a pre- fcription like this—but I send it en- tirely free, staff of the Breakers’ team, will captain this aggregation, while similar honors be- long to Bill Smith, the backstop for the Poinciannas, ‘There are no detectives watching for unwary betters in the grand stand, and It Will he perfect! safe to take your pick and back Up your opinion with cash of a little hot air before the game starts, For the safety of the fans who will at- tend the game it ig well to announce that, even though a cut across the golf links 1s the easiest way to the field, it is not the safest. ‘The street running in back.of the golf clubhouse leads to the feld, and the first cross road from the Breakers Hotel on..the left has to be used by’ the. people coming from this direction. ‘Po all, how- ever, listen for the golfer's warnini note of “Pore.” He is not trying to tell vou how many there may be In your party. but to look out, for he is going to hit a piece of gutta percha as hard as he ean. Be on hand for this first contest, see the boys in their new suits before they have slid to second or home and got thera all dirt; Ifsten to the bands play music supposed to encourage baseball players, and then send a postal card to your friends in New York, telling them how warm the weather was at the game, just to make them jealous as they ‘wade around in the slush in New York, waiting for the baseball season to open in the North, ‘The line-up of the two teams follows: Royal Poincianna Team—Smith, catcher and captain ; Webster, catcher; Crawford, pitcher; Wickware, ' pitcher:' Andrews, Pitcher; Robinson, first base; Bennett, sec- ond base; Handy, shortstop; Pryor, ‘third base; Earl, left’ field; ‘Thomas, center field; Payne, right field; Bragg, utility. ‘The Breakers’ Team-—Booker, catcher ; MeClellam pitcher and captain ;' Buckner, pitcher; “Green, pitcher; Johnson, first base; James, second base; Wright, short- stop: Francis, third base; Brown, lefi Held; Gans, center field; Bradley, ‘right wold. SOME APPROPRIATE BOOK TITLES. ‘Couldn't Come Back,” by Jim Jettries. “Thirty ‘Thousand Dollars,” "by. Jack Johnson. “History of a Meal Ticket (Barry),” by Sam Lanford. “I Like to Hear Myself Talk,” by Joe Jeanette. “Me and Billy McClain," by Sam MeVea. “The White Hope Destroyer," by. Jimi Flynn. “Down and Out.” by Al Kaufman. “Baek to Oklahoma,” by Cart Mores. “Directory of Dubs and Lemons,” by Abe Attell “Imitation Scraps for Real Money,” by Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, pa blulting and” Stalling." by ‘Tommy “Buiting Lessons." by Battling Nelson. “Long Distance Conversations,” by Jim Corbett. “verybody Whips Poor Me,” by Bill Lang. “All Lightweights Look Alike,” by Ad Wolgast. “Lessons from the Cave Man,” by Jim Barry. “Yellow Streaks.” by Billy Papke. “Never Was,” by Marvin Hart JEFF AFTER CHAMP. Jeffries Hurls Defi at Big Smoke Who Whipped Him at Reno. LOS ANGELES, Cal.—Reports from the Jeffries camp say the champion of former @ays, who bowed to Jack Johnson at Reno, July’ 4, 1910, has come out with another challenge and wants to meet the smoke for the world's title. "The report was sprung in Los Angeles and is sald to be authentic. Tt created a Taugh at first, and then they took It serl- ously, and really think Jeff is in earnest and wants another try at the champion= ship. Jeffries says he is as good as any of the present day hopes and thinks he can show to much better advantage against the Ne- sro than he did. the last time they met Jeffries hasn't had on a glove since. the memorable contest that afternoon at leno when he was knocked cold In the four- teenth round, after appearing dopey throughout the contest, CHAMP JACK EXPLAINING HIS MARRIAGE CONTRACT. PITTSBURGH, Pa.—The office of the district attorney’ of Allegheny county is busy trying to get track of Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion of the world, threatening to prosecute him for the al leged practice of fraud owing to a mar- rage Heense he secured when appearing AU the Academy Theater ‘with the “Rol- lickers," January 18 of last year. ‘The woman's hame was Mrs. Etta H. Duryea. ‘The fact of the securing of the license and the activity of the district attomey's Office in the matter has leaked out, It is Alleged Johnson had a wife living, from hom he was never divorced. and repre- Sented himself to be a single man. George W. Watson, who at the time was one of the marriage Heense clerks, said that late in the afternoon of January 18 Johnson arrived at the marriage license office, ac~ companied “by. a tall, handsome young woman, and asked fora license. She said that she had been married to Clarence E. Duryea, a well-known horseman, of Hemp- stead, Long Island. Tt is reported that an alderman, whose name has been withheld. performed the ceremony and kept it quiet, having been well paid for doing so, ‘The records of the marrige license office show no return has been made, and the district attorney's of- fice Is investigating a report that at the time of the marriage Johnson had another wife, never" having ‘been divorced, and that’ the alderman accepted $500 for mar= rying them and keeplag the matter quiet. Johnson left the city without any return being made on the license, so the license was not filled in on the application blank, in the hope that tle Negro would send in @ return und clear the record. Frank Sutton, the hotelkeeper here who helped. train Johnson for his fight with Jeffries, and at whose place Johnson stops When here, said that as far as he knows Johnson and Mrs, Dhryea are married. CHICAGO.—Jack Johnson, champion pugilist, to-night confirmed the report that Re had obtained a marriage ‘license in Pittsbures, and said further that he had married Btta H. Duryea in. Pittsburgh short! thereafter. Johnson sald the mar- rlage was open and legal and there could be no blame attached. ‘Mrs. Johnson, he said, obtained a al- yorce from Clarence Duryea in Chicago, ‘About eighteen months ago, through G. A. Beerly, a Chicago lawyer: | Duryea was served’ in the sult, but defaulted,/and the service was sent to his home in Malone, N.Y. Mrs. Johnson said to-night she had iived’ at Hempstead, L, I., but would not discuss her former husband, Johnson said: “I married Mrs. Duryea secretly. She had been divorced a, year before. Mrs, Duryea started the suit herself. T know nothing about her former husband, never having seen him, so far as I know.” HEMPSTEAD.—Etta Terry was _ the maiden name of Mrs, Clarence E. Duryea, of this place. She was the daughter of Davia Terry, member of an old-time Long Island family, who died about three weeks ago. She married Clarence Duryea about hine years ago, friends of the family re- called here to-day. Duryea, the son of John Duryea, a wealthy. retired commis. ion merchant of New York City, was a THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Soap RENE NIT oe eee se Eee Se ee singer in a cathedral epotr at Garden City, [seeing our friends joining the procession. | wm singer in a cathedral chotr at Gardse Gent |But Better ines shan never. “ieefnece tiny opera stage not long after their marriage. had reasons for withholding comment. At Later they separated and ultimately were] @my rate, we are sure that they now have Tater they separated and wuimatell, Yond |reeson for getting onto the tant ome, Duryea joined his father in northern New | The.work of Lincoln Institute is going on York, where he now lives. as it has been going on, only that it ts : Fae Senttte anos in control have NE [learned that there are ‘some who allow NEGRO FIGHTS SIX MEN ONE [pair motive and envy to intestate ROUND EACH. their papers, and, having placed a true De : estimate upon ‘thein, Will'nd longer’ allow PHILADELPHIA. — Tommy —Colema®| their words to hinder them in plans for a was put through a severe test. at tne gromter inetieate Broadway Club, not long since, inpeting We wish to welcome the Searchlight Heats gua weund each Atnousts 14] gay Gn ease eae tein ae ete |_| aci"Se"Bienantga Succeeded earn |Our. sarneat tle ‘ana ope ‘a many fap ail event eeak ouclag the cirensainuiel ciaren een bee’ arte, tone, cae Nea Sh, | session, the Negro won victories over the | silent will come out boldly for. the anes , other five. They were: See-Saw Kelly, | of the right and the greatest progress ‘pos- Ne ee carey ant eelants Bart WIN: | ute rae ain ie Recetas, BTR Te the eneliaton midleg former ecar |r ar ve muon oaueacional ines, Tittw int tener: Inching, the Nghtins lggeey (oe, cooee, whe ave, all: alone. re: P| inering, and’ Barney. Ford and have! played the pole of ubstruction” CORBETT DOESN’T THINK MUCH |two things for them to do. They must OF JOHNSON-FLYNN FIGHT. |ecither experience a change of heart or CHICAGO, February 3.—Jack Johnson's proposal to pay Al: Palzer $2,000 for every round after the third that ‘Tom O'Rourke's novice stands up before him has been called by the Iowan's manager in a coun fer proposition that will appeal to all lovers of boxing: ‘O'Rourke has repeatedly and emphatic: ally proclaimed “that Paizer is not yet “ripe” enough to be sent after the cham- plonship. Nobody knows this better than Johnson, ‘Tom knows Palzer's limitations and makes no ridiculous , pretensions to greatness for his charge. ‘That may come jater on. Palzer_ and his manager are after one man, and his name js dim Flynn. Jobn- son is said to have objected to Flynn box- ing Palzer, threatening to call off his match with the ex-fireman if the latter In- sisted on going through with it. ‘Johnson professes to believe Fiynn a worthy ‘candidate for ‘championship, hon- Ors. Nobody else feels that Way about it. ‘As evidence that he, for one, thinks other- wise, O'Rourke offers to bet Johnson $5.- 000 real money that Palzer can beat Flynn Aecisively. ‘This proposition listens like the real thing and will make a hit with fight fans. Nobody cares a rap about the proposed Johnson-Fiynn contest. Sporting writers are giving very little space to the “cham plonship™ battle. If a less popular pro- Moter than Jack Curley were handling the (deal ‘there would be even less pub- icity. ‘On paper the match looks too absurd to be treated otherwise than a joke, but Cur- ley manages to keep interest stimulated toa moderate degree, ‘The usually astute Jack made a mistake, though, in calling off the Palzer bout. That was the logical mateh. Both Flynn and Palzer have trimmed Al Kaufmann, and a meeting be- tween them would have attracted world- wide attention and placed the winner in an enviable position in heavyweight pu- gilism. Fiynn ean score a popular hit by recon: sidering and deciding to live up to the original agreement to box Palzer, and Should he beat the big Towa boy his cham- pionship pretensions would be given a big hoost. ‘The public would not be so much Inclined to ridicule a match — with, the champion. ‘Think it over, Messrs, Fiynr and Curley. Palzer and Morris to Box. If nothing materializes trom his lates overtures O'Rourke will match Palzer tc box Carl Morris, the original hope from Oklahoma. In fact, the bout would hav deen arranged before this. but for a dif ference of opinion in the choice of a club: Naturally, Palzer_ prefers. the | National Sporting Club, for it fs in that arena he does all his training. Morris's advisers argue this would be o! great advantage to. the opposition, anc there the matter rests for the present ‘The handlers of the men are hurting no: bod but themselves by delaying the in- evitable, ‘The sports are anxious {0. se« the giants clash, and the “gate” will be well up In the thousands, no matter wher the affair is pulled off.” "The call of the coin will bring the interested parties to 3 satisfactory arrangement before long. So Sam Mcvea ran out on his agree ment to give Sam Langford a chance fo revenge? I thought everything had beer Arranged to the satisfaction of both par ties for a. return engagement. "Well, can't say that T blame McVea very much No doubt he found the Boston fighter : tough customer, and does not hanker fo more of his game. And, besides, there always the chance that’ the tables mist be turned. Hugh MeTntosh expressed the opinion it a letter written’ me before the MeVea. Langford fight that the former is the hes heavyweight in the world, and predictec sure defeat for Langford. He dwelt or MeVea's modest bearing and tractability in business matters. No doubt Mack ha: changed his mind regarding the latter par of it since ‘Sam's refusal to accept. hi terms to mect Langford In another battle Tt does not take very much in. the mat ter of success to turn a Negro's head, anc MeVea is probably suffering from a sligh: touch of “Sohnsouitis.” THE GROWTH OF A SCHOOL. Lincoln Institute Is an Appreciation Some one has said that one's good works are seldom appreciated until after he is dead, Toa degree this 1s true, from Ure very nature of the case. Viewed By Contemporary exes, An, ‘author, edneator ‘Statesman or other public character. sel dom enjoys elther a" just eritielsm or fall understanding from others. Alexan- der was looked upon as a god, Misunder- ‘Standing of Caesar brought him to anun- merited carly death, Shakespeare had to ie without @ full appreciation of hig mar- tious. vision and areistic ability. "Seldom sa pabile servant. fully “appreciated ‘by fis'telows:. “the perspective is too. short ‘and the interpreter stands too near. the Object to see that it has something above ‘the common sum of human attributes. Now nd) then. however does one. ‘come into nis own in the matter of popular ap- Preclation for some great service rendered {o'the publie., "We are very happy to. note in this regard that the work of one wo ths long been ‘tnduls depreciated is ‘he- sitning io attract the approbation of the publie, PiTn the issue of the U. B. F. Searchlight of May 13 we note a very interesting ¢ar- Toon on the work of Lincoln Institute, at Jefferson City. ‘The president of that in Mtitution. enjoss a merited high place th the sumwestions of that cartoon. Also, the Cartoon lays the emphasis in. the tent place—upon the actual results. accom Plished for the furtherance of the eduea- Tonal interests of the colored race. What- ever personal venom or envy might incite one's enemies to say, the fact remains that hie must he kiven credit for the work he foes. Along with the cartoon ts published a’ very. interesting editorial. of apprecka- tion, We wish to compliment. the editor fon the stand he has taken, although We could wish that he had fousid occasion to take this stand sooner. Those who have followed the papers on the matter will remember that we. have Always stood for the work of. President Allen: even in the time when no-one.clse Seould raise a voice axainst his detractors. We knew him as 2 man and as an edu- cator. We knew that his character was fas high as his abusers would have us be- Hleve ft ts low Moreover, out. proxtinty to and close relations with the school have Kept us constantly informed that there was a steady and sure hand in control of The institution. We have seen the attend- nee "grow. from $00" to 900, "We have Watched while” antiquated." educational methods lyse, way to! modern idens and Dactices. “Pretense and. pedantry have given way to honest efficiency. Young men and women have gone up to. the School filled with a desire for personal bet fSoment and have come away with, Mish deals of service and with the ability” t0 help and inspite others toward them," De- tmetors and demagosues have raised thei Voices against the school from time t0 time. but the work has sone silently on. Sometimes ‘hindered, tue mever stopped, bs the insinuations of its enemies, ‘Our most efficient weapon, the press, has for the most part remained silent. while the head of the school was undergoing the Storms of ablise.. "We regretted thisy be: cause we could not understand it,” We Kcnew the Valve of the work which wes being done and thought that wide-awake papers ovsht to Know ft. But such seems hot to have been the case, "But now that the board of resents has won in its policy of keeping an efficient man at the head of the institution, and the work goes forward with leaps and Douds, we have the extrame pleamtre of 7 seeing our friends joining the procession. But better late than never. Perhaps they had reasons for withholding comment. At any rate, we are sure that they now have reason for getting onto the band wagon. ‘The work of Lincoln Institute is going on as it has been going on, only that it Is going faster. Those in control have learned that there are some who allow Personal motive and envy to intrude into their papers, and, having placed a true estimate upon them, will no longer allow their words to hinder them in plans for & greater institute. We wish to welcome the Searchlight into the ranks of the faithful, and it is our earnest. bellef and hope. ‘that’ many others who have in the past remained silent will come out boldly for the cause of the right and the greatest progress pos- sible for us along educational lines. As for those who have all along re- fused to recognize any good in the school and have played the role of obstruction- ists, we can but say that there are only two things for them to do. ‘They must either experience a change of heart. or take to the timber. It doesn’t matter much which course they take; the work will go on in spite of them. It’ will be in- teresting to watch their tactics as Lincoln Institute goes forward in the great work of the future. We are giad to see that President Allen is recognized more and more by the other Schools of the State. When he first as sumed his present position he was seldom called for addresses to schools within. the State, Now he has not time for all such calls that come to him. In closing, we must not overlook the fact that President ‘Allen's presence at the institute Is due to the board of regents and the wise counsel of. the. governor. We compliment. them upon ‘thelr wisdom, We compliment the patrons of the school upon thelr good for- tune in having selected men of such far vision. It is to be hoped that by our ap- probation of the present. management. of the school we shall put the stamp of dis- approval upon any change that would en- danger the present plans of the education- al establishment of which we are so. just- ly proud. J..G. WILLIAMS. PE aa ha eta SS eee 3.4m arranging to run @ personally conducted excursion, of Pullman ‘Tourist Sleepers and Dintug Cars from CAICAGO. ILL. vin Soo Pacific to SEATTLE. WASHINGTON, and retarn, in July, 1912, stopping three days in St. Paul, Minn. to attend the Negro Educational Congress WHICH CONVENES ON JULY, 15, 1012. Return via. Mt. Shasta Ronte to Oakland and San Francisco, Cal., and ‘through the scenery traversed by the Denver & Rio Grand Railway. aoe Pallze made ae Galt Une Cty. Denver. Colorado Springs Ranses Sy and Se Louis. Ample time will be spent in ‘tho Rockies to see the beauties Of BatUre, doth on the Canadian and United States side, ‘Trip comprises thirty days. No change of cars and all meals on our own Ainer. ‘Write mse for fall particulars. = Cc. T. WHITE 1050 Burnaby St., Vancouver, B. C. Of History of Negro Soldiers in Spanish American War with History of Negro Race in America. 400 Pages, 50 Illustrations. No library complete without it, Lib- eral commission to agents. Price $4.25. 4 Cee ee: ete ee cnee Bette Gap, in sen 4 i t i i men, such as the white men have done,” Pat it in the hands of gous ehificen so that they may know what their race has done.” Address E. A. Johnson, 154 Nassau Street, New York City, N. Y. POPULATION OF ARKANSAS AC- CORDING TO COLOR. WASHINGTON, D. C.—A_ preliminary statement of the white and Negro popula~ tion of Arkansas, by counties and princi- Pal cities, as shown by the returns of the thirteenth decennial census, taken as of April 15, 1910, has been issued by Director Durand,'of the Bureau of the Census, De- partment of Commerce and Labor. | ‘The Statistics were prepared under the direc- tion of William C. Hunt, chief statistician for population in the Census Bureau, and ‘are subject to later revision. ‘The total population of Arkansas in 1910 was subdivided as to color as follows: White, 1,131,080 ; Negro, 442,891; all other persons ‘(Indians, Chinese, Japanese and Other Asiaties), 528. ‘The equivalent fig- ures for 1900 Were: White, 944,580; Ne~ gro, 366,856; all other, 138. For '1890 they were: White, $18,752; Negro, 309,- 117: all other, 342, ‘The Negro’ population constituted 28.1 per cent. of the total population of the State in 1910, as against 28 per cent. in 1900 and 27.4 per cent, in 1890. Both the white and Negro population have increased since 1900 at a slightly greater rate than for the preceding decade, the Increase in the white population from 1900 to 1910 being 186,490, or 18.7 per cent., as compared with 125,828, or 19.4 per cent, from. 1890 to 1900.” ‘The Negro bopulation shows an increase from 1900 to 1810 of 76,085, or 20.7 per cent., as against an increase of 57,789, or 18.7 per cent., from 1890 to 1900. Little Rock city had a population in 1910 of 45,941, comprising 31,385. whites, 14,539 Negroes, and 17 other persons (In- @ians and Chinese), ‘The equivalent fig- ures for 1900 were: White, 23,990; Ne- gro, 14,694; all other, 23. For 1890’ they Were: | White, 16,114; Negro, 9,739; all other, 21. With réspect to the total popu- lation of Little Rock in 1910, as compared with 1900, it should be said that since 1900 what’ was then the Bighth ward was detached from the city of Little Rock. to Torm a part of the city of Argenta. ‘This ward hada population in 1900 of 4,751. ‘The ‘Negro population of Little’ Rock constituted 21.8 per cent. of the total pop: lation in 1910, 48 against 38.4 per cent, in Y900 and 37.6 per cent. in 1890. The Ne- gro population shows a decrease during the last deeade of 155, or 1.1 per cent., as compared with an increase from 1890 to 1900 of 4,955, or 30.9 per cent. ‘There was an increase in the white population from 1900 to 1910 of 7,799, or 33 per cent., as against an increase for the preceding dec- ‘fade of 7,476, or 46.4 per cent. Will be pleased to meet you at my new place. | Ten Neatly Furnished Roma for gentlemen only. I solicit patronage on merit of goods. 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Brutus Owens, Prop., 488 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind, CALL Mrs. Belle Davis FOR ICE. m9, Weet St. Both Phones 181, Prompt attention given all orders. z Any Way you Look at it [=== Levinson $2 Hats eee are the Best In Style Nees and Quality verry ee Ve2@ LEVINSON, Style Starter, - b THREE STORES La Market and Ill. Sts. —=== 37N.Penn. St. 41 S. Ill. Sts Mert push ae AN BLE LAA te TN Vie ee PEO! Be KarstadtBros. DYE WORKS, (Ixc.) FANCY CLEANING AND DYEING OF LADIES’ & GENT’S GARMENTS, Phones $em; 22%} 6998 CALLED FOR 1435 North Illinois Street One Loeb amas Coe eae 8 "Cleaning Gas" is something we are glad to recommend. Those that have tried it are continually praising its merits. Will clean kid gloves, carpets, shoes, matting, clothing, all kinds of silk and woolen fabrics; will not injure color or fabric, nor does it leave a circle or stain. We were recently appointed agents for the city of Indianapolis. Get a pint bottle, in the children's store, for 85c. —Third floor, annex. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Mrs. Joseph Pollock, of Frenswood, is quite sick. Mr. Joseph Lewis, of Shelbyville, Ind., was in the city Tuesday. Mr. W. H. Fielding is able to up after being confined to his bed for two weeks. Miss Oneida Washington entertained at a valentine party Wednesday evening. The Ladies Auxiliary of Lincoln hospital will meet at the hospital Tuesday February Mr. William Harrison, head waiter of the Boody House, Toledo, O., was in the city Tuesday. Rev. Smythe, of Bethel A. M. E. church, has gone to Baltimore in the interest of his connection. Mr. Sam Bennett, in North West street, entertained the Keneida Whist Club Friday afternoon. Mr. Geo. Simmons, of The Freeman, spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of his mother at Newcastle. Mr. John Minor, of Cincinnati, O., was the guest of Mrs. Theo. Crawford last week, at their residence, in West Twenty-fifth street. Mr. and Mrs. Elwood C. Knox were entertained at dinner Sunday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Crawford, at their beautiful home, 753 West Twenty-fifth street. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher entertained the Topaz Club Club with bridge wrist Friday afternoon at her home Tenstreet street. Mrs. David Gee was the cut-glass prize. Mrs. C. D. Harris was the visiting guest. Worthy Matrons' Council of Calantha will meet February 22, at the residence of Mrs. Nannie Ward, 620 Linwood avenue. A grand lodge officers and past ward officers are invited. Mrs. Angle Covington, G. W. M., Winnie Denny, secretary. SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH Preaching Sunday at 11 o'clock a m., by Rev. H. W Tate, D. D., and at 3 p.m. by Rev. H. W Tate, D. D., and at 3 p.m. ville, and at 7:30 p.m. by Rev. W. W. McCoomer, of Cynthiaa, Ky. A. H. McCoomer, of Cynthiaa, Ky. A. and 2, the Brotherhood and the W. H. M. Society will each have a table. Lin- memorial services Sunday night. Addresses: J. H. McCoomer and J. T. V. Hill. YORK MASONS INSTITUTE LODGE A lodge of Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons, consisting of twenty-six charter members, was instituted last evening of Masonic hall, 318 Indiana avenue and 319 Washington Avenue conducted by State Grand Master Ell Toney, assisted by Horace B. Deming, Ben Wilson and Mr. Skillinton and a number of local lodges. The regular meeting nights will be the second and fourth Friday evenings of each month. WAGNER-EDWARDS WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Edwards wish to announce the marriage of their sister, Annie Edwards, to Mr. D. L. Wagner, of Grand Rapids, Mich., Tuesday afternoon, August 30, 2014, the wedding occasion at the beautiful home of E. Procter, 228 West Fifth street, in the presence of the immediate family and a few intimate friends. The bride entered leaning on the arm of her brother, who gave her away. Mrs. Lillian M. Niblic married the same woman when the entrance and during the ceremony played Bauman's melody in F and "O Promise Me." Rev. W. I. Rowan pronounced the marriage vows which made them man and wife. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Wagner left immediately for their home, Grand Rapids, Mich., where they will be at home to their friends after April 1. Y. M. C. A. NOTES The lower floor of the building of the colored Y. M. C. A. was crowded on last Sunday to hear the Rev. Chas, Parkin "The Making of a Life." A novel feature was introduced into the singing last Sunday and will be used every Sunday from now on. Instead of using the hymn on the screen with a stereogram and FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used my Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non-irritant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized OX Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaughna Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros. druggists, Robt. P. Bloadan, James M. Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. --- in the darkness the singing is very impressive. The program for Sunday will have as a goal to be the most mercked Douglas," and will be a platform meeting. All men are invited to come and participate in the discussion. The music will be rendered by the association. The committee of management is very much pleased at the way the men whose memberships have fallen due, are paying up and the new members who are still in operation, and all who desire to join at this time can do so upon the payment of $2.00 cash, which gives full membership privileges for 14 months, and over $10,000 is considered that in all probability the new building will be erected this summer and the men taking full privileges now the unexpired time on his ticket will be given to new building. Now is the time to join. REFORMERS' CHIEF KILLED IN A WRECK. Grand Master W. R. Griffin Victim of Fatal Railroad Accident. Richmond, Va.—The death of Mr. W, R. Griffin, president of Grand Fountain U. O. True Reformers, has spread like a gloom over the entire city of Richmond; particularly affecting the memorial order. The mayor, Mr. Griffin had been to West Virginia in the interest of the organization and was on his way to Richmond, via Norfolk and Western railroad when he visited the town and his car telescoped. The president suffered a fracture of the skull. He was removed to the hospital in Petersburg and died Monday evening, never consciousness. Grand worthy secretary, J. Frank Douglass, and Dr. Wm. H. Smith, grand worthy treasurer in company with undertaker A. D. Price, went to Petersburg Tuesday morning, and accompanied the treasurer to the funeral services were conducted from the Third Street A. M. E. church, Tuesday morning. The funeral oration was delivered by Rev. J. Morris in the presence of Rev. I. N. Ross of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, Washington, D. C., where President Griffin held membership. Ice Grand Master Floyd Rose, of St. Louis, immediately wired to come to headquarters and assume active duty of the order. DALLAS. TEXAS Day and Night School on Full Time- The Need of Better Business for People—A Ball and Pleasure Park Needed. Special to THE FREEMAN CHAMPAIGN, ILL. The Monarch's Fourth Annual Cotilion and Home Coming a Success. (By Z. L. Breedlove.) Special to THE FREEMAN. The fourth annual cotillion of the Monarch Club was held February 8 at the Varsity Hall, Indiana. Ill. About forty couples attended the hall, beautifully decorated with the club colors, purple and white. The ladies were dressed in some very tasteful gowns and the men were in full dress. They THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER TAMPA, FLA. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN! PENSACOLA, FLA. (By Walker Wilmer Thomas, of the Thomas News Bureau, 18 South Tarrgonna St., Phone 821.) Special to The Freeman A. B. will open here this week. If you are visiting your friends here during the carnival report it to the Thomas News in "Royal Sam" will appear in the local playhouse on February 25. This will be one of the carnival social events.... Don forget to report all of your news Thomas, the Walker Wilmer Thomas, general manager. VALDOSTA, GA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Prof. J. E. McGirt, of Philadelphia, one of the greatest Negro poets recited some of his poems and dramas in this book. He was a week's visit to Valdosta was regarded as aulttreat; on the occasion remarks were made by three of our leading ministers....Mrs. Henry Williams is sick at her home and Magnolia street....Mr. Clarence Johnson, college professor of Georgia State College, and is teaching school six miles south of this city....Mrs. Katie Griffith is ill at her home on West street....Mr. R. B. Banks, of Bakersfield, and Mrs. Jay Davies in this city. He is an experienced jeweler and has practiced his profession for several years in Valdosta....Prof. McGirt repeated his recital for the benefit of the school and...Prof. Z. E. Monroe of Monroe, spent a few days celebrating this week in the interest of political affairs....Mrs. A. J. Richardson has returned to the city after spending a month with relatives in western Georgetown, at Dochett's drug store, W. Frank Williams, agent, on the "Daylight" corner. OUR WIDE-AWAKE REAL ESTATE AGENT HAS HOMES FOR ALL. YOUNGSTOWN O. SPECIAL I will have 250 lots ranging from $100 to $300, according to their location, and have fixed the terms so that they can pay the rent and account. In to date I have had $5 put down their homes to secure one of these lots, and will gladly take any person's name who has foresight enough to see the benefit. There will not be any money required before the first of April. As will soon have a similar plot in Akron, as the people in that city meet with the same disadvantages as they do in our city. H. J. JEFFE & CO. 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