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By request of Agents, our $1.00 Rate has been extended to February 29. Send now THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER FEB 24, 1911 PUBLIC LIBRARY INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1912 PRICE FIVE CENTS. M'KINLEY AT THE HEAD OF TAFT HEADQUARTERS Virginians Jolt the Lily Whites —Methodist Bishops in Protest—Dr. Lucy E. Moten to Attend Educators' Convention. Secretary of the Treasury MacVaughn, noted for his keenness of vision and conservation of statement, has returned tip to his Louis and points in the Middle West says: "I find that opposition to President Taft is fast diminishing and that he is gaining more confidence in fact that the people are studying his record and find it full of achievements and wise action. There is satisfaction over his policies. If there is one man who deserves well of his countrymen, it is President Taft. I have no doubt that he will be nominated. Of his re-election next November, I am confident to the fullest degree." President Scarborough on "The Situation." Virginians "Jolt" the "Lily-Whites." In the first round in handling the delicate situation existing between the Neesons and the "lily-white" element of the state McKinley organization, self to be on the fringe of the Last Saturday a delegation of Virginia colored leaders called at the White House and ended a protest to President Taft against the state's white man organization in excluding them from participation in the federal office-holding of the State and from the councils of the party. The visitor gave out the following statement, noticing words in giving vent to their views: "The business of making the colored man furnish all the votes and giving all the votes to the white man man." There are barely enough man Republicans around Norfolk and in other parts of Virginia to fill the federal offices, and now it is proposed to send twenty-four white men to the Chicago convention ignoring the colored man organization that even in precinct meetings colored are excluded. Now we do not propose to stand for that. We are going to work with the colored man not give us a square deal, we will send twenty-four colored delegates to Chicago, most colored delegates from all the congressional districts except the ninth. This "lily-white" business is getting on our nerves." President gave the delegation a careful hearing, and at the conclusion of the statement, and at the conclusion them, Mr. McKinley, who he threw into the matter with thoroughly with them. The interview with Mr. McKinley was emerald in factory. The complaints were threw into the factory. The complaints were the chairman that they had nothing against President Taft, but did not like the tactics of the Taft managers in Virgina. They gave the gentlemen a guarantee that they would the "square deal" contended for, and they departed for their homes in "high feather." The *Virginia State* convention will be held in Charleston, and the result will go far toward establishing a precedent by which other southern States will act in adjusting the race issue. In legislation which came up from Norfolk where he was W. C. Browning R. G. L. Paige, Dr. G. Javis Bowens, C. S. Carter, E. M. Canyon, all of Norfolk, W.orney Thomas L. Jones and L. M. Kinch, who live in Washington, bet vote in Virginia. Methodist Bishops in Protest: The Council of Bishops of the A. M. E. church, in session last week in Baltimore, took strong ground against lynching, disfranchisement and other evils from which the church was accustomed. The Bishops adopted a declaration that they were "most vigorously engaged in the furthering of all means and move of cooking and the removal of all discourses and humiliating disbeliefs under which, as a people, we have been forced to live and labor." The council recommended that four new Bishops be elected in May to take the place of E. W. E. Wiley, A. Handy, Abraham Grant and Wesley J. Gaines, who have died during the last two years. Many prominent churchmen present at the meeting of the council. Delegate Pegg Honored by "Standardizers." At the seventh annual conference on weights and measures of the United States, there was one colored delegate, the Rev. James C. Browne, six years the sealer for the city of Omaha, Neb. So far as is known, he is the only colored delegate who has ever attended the annual conference on weights and measures of the state from the Governor of Nebraska, and so won the favor of the organization that it suspended the rules, created the office of sergeant-at-arms and elected the Mr. Pegg to occasion was somewhat hilarious, because of the unusual happening, and following his installation, Mr. Pegg made a speech appreciation for the cleverness and not been equally satisfied of the body. Dr. S. W. Stratton, director of the Bureau of Standards, is president, and the delegates were received and addressed by President Taft at the House at the close of the conference. National Benefit Association as Host The Home Office Agents' Club of the National Benefit Association, the strongest insurance corporation carried on by our people in this section of the country, gave a magnificent reception and banquet. E. church for 250 resident and visiting ministers, professional business men and their wives. The exercises in the main auditorium, embracing information concerning the organization, its achievements and future, together with a musical program, were held. The principal address was delivered by Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the municipal court. Dr. R. W. Brown is president of the National Benefit Association, and Mr. S. W. Rutherford is general secretary. The building at 609 F street, northwest, and has assets worth upwards of $100,000. Dr. Lucy E. Moten to Attend Educators' Convention Among those of our race to take part in the meeting of the department of superintendence of the National Education Association at St. Louis next week is Dr. Katherine Prinn, Principal of Normal School No. 2 of this district. Dr. Moten beat at the head of the work of training teachers here for over twenty-five years and is regarded throughout the country as a standard authority on normal school methods. She has brought the colored students of her school to state of efficiency and her graduates are found in every section of the land, all doing well. Hon. P. P. Claxton, United States Commissioner of Education, will preside. Dr. W. M. Davidson, superintendent of Wash. State schools, will also attend. Dr. Moten will be in a position to throw much light upon the condition, progress and possibilities of Negro education at this meeting. She is one of the race's most brilliant and cultured women and is certain to give an excelent teaching in this August tasselement of educators. Dr. Shepard Talks of Ministerial Conference. Dr. James E. Shepard, who stopped over en route homeward from a successful tour of New England in the interest of the National Religious Training School at Durham, will speak on the aspects of the forthcoming ministerial conference, set for the week beginning July 5. Replies received from leading ministers of every denomination, representing every section of the country, assure a big part of the audience that makes certain an illuminating discussion of topics of vital concern to the people of the nation, white and colored. Among the many brilliant lecturers who will take part in the proceedings of the week, Dr. Shepard will speak on the readiness with which the most influential ministers of the race are taking hold of this movement to look into the general condition of our people, with a view of our civic and moral advancement. Our thoughtful men have long needed to have an opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk over the vital issues that affect our progress, and this conference is designed to help us understand the most favorable circumstances. I feel that the meeting will be of vast benefit to all who come, and to the people to whom they will carry the results that grow out of our work, and to the people anxious that all ministers who plan to be with us will write at once, so that the INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1912 THE LEAF YEAR MARATHON HARRY W. JACKSON INDIAS The Batchlor Fleeing from Proposals necessary preparations for their accommodation can be made. They will be the guests of the school, without cost of any kind. Some of the questions to be discussed, according to Dr. Shepard, are: What is the moral condition of our people in your community? What is the moral condition—housing, general health, and death rate? What effort, if any, has been made to improve the sanitary conditions? Is crime on the increase? Is it, what was the cause of its reduction? To what extent do you co-operate with the civic improvement leagues, the Y. M. C. A., and similar uplifting agencies? Has social settlement work, to any extent, been conducted in your community? If so, where? Dr. Shepard is announced to speak in this city March 26, before the famous Bethel Literary and Historical Association. His theme will be "Religious Training, the Hope of the Negro Race." This meeting will be the biggest meetings of the season. It is already attracting city-wide attention. In Theatrical Circles "My Friend From Dixie," with J. Leubrie Hill, Evan Robinson, Lillian Bradford, R. W. Shelton, William Brown and a host of entertainers, is putting in a big wow-wow show. The semi-weekly change of acts is having a good effect, both in interesting the regular theater goers, and in making the performers "smoke up," and learn a few things. Mankind ought to be in which Manager Thomas is deeply interested, if Mr. Montgomery can get together the proper material, he will have no difficulty in convincing Mr. Thomas that he ought to be given a trial. A twenty-minute play, and the theater is giving a gilt-edge show at the Foraker. The Chelsea, which has had a tempestuous career, has been reopened by Beverly and Adams, and is drawing admirably. Perhaps the Jink has been driven away, but never loses her winnings, poise, and graceful attention. She is one of the hardest working members of Manager Thomas' capable staff of assistants, and is a positive asset to the house. The new musical director at the Howard. Dr. Washington to Tour Florida Dr. Booker T. Washington is looking forward to an unusually successful tour of the United States next month, under the direction of M. M. Leewey, editor of the Florida Sentinel, the Florida State Business League, as well as the National Negro Press Association. lster J. C. Napier, of this city, will be a member of the party. The Bologna League Herald, a publication in the interest of the National Neo-Nazi movement, will be launched at Tuskegee at an early date. The News in a Nut-Shell. All the delegates chosen so far to the Chicago convention are for Taft. Rev. W. P. Gibbons, Ph. D., for many years pastor of the Mt. Carmel Baptist church, Fourth and L streets, northwest, is dead. His funeral took place Monday. A new law firm, made up of Robert A. Pelham, S. J. Davidson and B. A. Jackson, has hung its shingle in the Dietz hoding. Seventh and eighth streets, northwest, are all graduates of a law department of Howard University. John Brown, an old color man who has been employed as a laborer-fireman about the Capitol since 1865, and whom sergeant-at-arms was ever able to "fire" is at last off the government's summons last week to the regret of death's summons last week to the regret of death's statesmen, whose grates he had kept cheerful for lo these many years. Georgia divided her delegates and alternates at large evenly between the races, setting a fine example to the other States of the South. The delegates at the race I. Goree, Henry Lincoln Johnson, H. S. Jadison, J. D. Davis the alternates are William Driskell, R. R. Wright, E. J. Turner and W. H. Harris, Johnson, Davis, Driskell and Wright are the State is sold for $200. Henry Lincoln Johnson was accorded the honor of presiding over the convention as permanent chairman. Bert Williams, the race's highest salaried comedian, is at the National next week with Ziegfeld's "Folles of 1911." He is to be banqueted by the men of the city, headed by Lieut. Walter A. Pinchback. The Twenty-fourth Infantry sailed from Frisco on the 5th for the Philippines. Capt. Charles Young has gone on to his post in Liberia. H. Terrell was royally h. work, where she was under the Vigilant Committee, of Stewart is the official Judge Robert H. Terrell was royally received in New York, where he spoke on "Frederick Douglass" last week under the auspices of the Vigilant Committee, of which Glychrist Stewart is the official head. Mrs. Portia Washington Pittman has returned from a visit to her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Booker T. Washington, at Tuskegee Institute. Representative Caleb Powers, of Kentucky is to get a "loving cup in recognition of his relieflessness in behalf of the commutation of the sentence of Mattle Lomax. The movement is headed by Rev. Simon P. W. Drew. Mrs. Ella P. Dunham, a former wife of Major John R. Lynch, has brought suit in equity to recover the residence in this city which she is said to have owned before her marriage to Major Lynch, and which was pet in the latter's name shortly after the wedding. R. W. THOMPSON. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. THE COMIG PYTHIAN SESSION AT BOWLING GREEN An Influx of Mining Stock Promoters—Successful Pre-Lenten Festival—Royal Welcome Extended Cary B. Lewis. The local Negro Business League elected the following officers last week: Mr. Thos. F. Parks, president; Rev. C. H. Parrish, vice president; Dr. F. E. Peters, secretary; Dr. W. T. Garnette, corresponding secretary; Mr. William H. Steward, chairman of executive committee; Mr. Jas. F. Grey, vice chairman, and Mr. Thos. Tate, secretary, making this administration the best in the history of the organization. Throw away all bickerings and strive to work together for the best interest of the Negro business men of the league. So our organization that very little time is left for real work Life is too short to waste our time in trying to get even with each other. For the past three months Louisville has been filled with promoters, colored and white, all having mining stock for陷害, all having listen to陷害 for陷害 advocates advancing the promoter as the reason why we should purchase shares in the several companies that these promoters mean business. We wish in the meantime to sound the warning to the people that mining stock without a thorough investigation. The chances are that in some cases the hard-earned dollars of some poor widow have been sold to a faith in the so-called mines so far away from us that we cannot visit the places. A glance at Leslies Weekly of the 17th would convince a number of buyers that mining stock is not to say that some of our leading citizens will purchase stocks in mines located so far away when there is the Norfolk Coal Mining Company, located in Morgan county, to say that only a few dollars for railroad fare. This company has been offering its shares on the market for the past three months. They have their offices located in exingy, but not in Morgan county, be thoughtful and be sure they are right before you risk so much money in stocks. The world is filled with wild-cat schemes that are being put out of business every year for using the mails to defraud buyers. One of the most unique, delightful and successful pre-lenten festivities was that of the leap year dance given last week in the courtyard of the new U. B. F. hall (away from the noise of the thoroughfare). The reception was given in the afternoon, about ninety guests were present, and ice and punch were served. The reception was 9 p. m. to 1 a. m. In past years the society folk have always looked forward to the normal or Cane Club dance as the leading social event of the season. For many of the guests, the largely among themselves arranging all of the details necessary to make the affair the grandest of the season. Nearly two hundred ladies announced they all were expected to look their best, the gentlemen were expected to wear full dresses, the tailors were kept busy pressing suits for the guests and the workers were overtime in order to have the very beautiful gowns ready in time. The guests arrived at the appointed hour filled with music and dancing. The dance hall was decorated with beautiful red hearts and festivals. Hand-painted placques hung on the walls. Great fun was enjoyed by the guests as the new year dance gave the dies an opportunity to select their own partners with which to trip the light fantastic. Every fourth dance was a laap heart, it seemed that at every moment some new girl was introduced which was highly enjoyed by all. At one time the ladies and gentlemen formed a heart, with Miss White and Mr. Will Bentley, and with Mr. Will Bentley with a waiter filled with hand-painted hearts, presented each gentleman with one of these artistic souvenirs, which contained the name of a lady which he had been invited to the high class in every respect. Every lady who had never have such beautiful gowns been by our young ladies. The music was furnished by the well-known Wickliffe orchestra. The musical selections were the same as those for the high class in every respect. Every lady who seemed to be students of Lord Chesterfield. Space will not permit us to describe the very beautiful gowns worn by these new ladies, the delightful novelties introduced during the meeting. It seemed as if those who were present would ask the question when some new novelty was introduced: What next? The new lady was introduced and especially appealed to the inner man was the delightful repast that was served. The Freeman's representative was a little late in receiving his invitation and for some reason the names of those present. The next leading event on the social calendar will be the Normal dance, after which follows the Nice Club dance. Louisville society is now a popular place to meet the names of many visitors are in the city enjoying the many receptions that are being given in true, old Kentucky season. Kentucky, and especially Louisville, is glad to welcome Cary B. Lewis, who is the managing editor of the Illinois Chronicle. He has visited the place of his life. He has visited the place of his life. He never gets tired talking about journalism. We are always glad to have our Kentucky sons return home. They are usually made good in whatever profession they engage in. Cary B. Lewis is in town. "Nuff said." He is having the time of his life. Mrs. P. G. Reese, of West Chestnut, who has been confined to her bed for some time, is reported to be much better at this writing. The following is the program of the Book Review, to be held at the Colored Branch library, February 22. Overon-age children, famous American songs, by Miss Mildred Bryant; Rice, Mr. Opp, Miss Emma Lee Claybrook;s; A Story, by Prof. J. S. Cotter. Quite a complaint has gone out recently about the treatment towards colored persons by some of the local white accident insurance companies. It is said that very often when a local physician will send in a certificate of attestation, are not processed by the company and that the patient will very often lose the payments due them. It is understood that the Falls City Medical Association will take up the matter and suggest a remedy. Louisville for the Semi-Centennial Exposition in 1913. The Colored Dunbar Literary Club, composed of colored letter carriers, will hold a special meeting in the near future relative to the best methods towards securing the exposition for Louisville. These young men are ever on the alert to be of service to the race in general. The Smart Set is in town, playing at the Walnut Street theater. A number of the players will never forget Louisville and will fill up on Old Kentucky joy water, the result being that they were forced to say on Monday mornin, "Good morning, Judge." Louisville for the Semi-Centennial Exposition in 1913. Let all Kentucky join hands in trying to bring to this state the great semi-Centennial Exposition, Atlanta, Ga. Nashville, Tenn., and New Orleans are invited for the most important must all be busy and by all means bring to this city the metropolis of the State this exposition. Kentucky is the gate way for the Semi-Centennial will be held in this city next year, other great gatherings of national fame will be brought here; Louisville is easily reached from all parts of the United States with W. W. W. was that outer in the city last week believes that the exposition should be held in Louisville. We call upon the Kentucky colony in Washington to use every influence to assist in bringing to our old Kentucky home this great gathering. Last, but not least, let us boost for "Dear Old Kentucky" for the great Semi-Centennial Exposition in 1913. There will be a special matinee Friday afternoon at the Lyre theater in honor of Mrs. M. M. Forrester, the Smart Set. Some of the leading theatrical stars around the Falls City will take a part in the program. It rained maid-night grass. The chief of police sent out an edict that all persons wearing masks caught parading the streets should be prompt arrested and the streets should not do forget to carry out the chief's order. We did not forget to carry out a number of persons were brought before the bar of justice to answer to a charge of disorderly conduct. Mrs. Hattie Dale, of 321 East Green street, and Mrs. Minnie Forest, of 315 South Hancock street, wants the public to know that they are not members of the police and that they are not present on February 20, at their entertainment. The officers of that club should have consulted us before using our names and that we are members of the church and take a act of charity in such. Yours respectfully, Mrs. M. Forrester. We understand that Lawyer Harper's "Tallyboo," which has made such a hit in Chicago, will pass through this city in a few days on a tour of eastern cities. Lawyer Harper should be congratulated upon his presentation of this very excelent work, down a storm of applauses from both the theater going public and the press. +2 A NOTABLE CLINIC Dr. Daniel Williams In Charge—Drs. Stewart and Boyd and Others Valuable Aids. By Cary B. Lewis. NASHVILLE, Feb. 12 (Special).—Fit- teen years ago, Dr. Daniel H. Williams, the eminent surgeon and physician of Chicago, opened a small clinic for the benefit of the Meharry medical students. From that time until now the work has erystalized into one of the most impor- tant medical meetings that takes, place in the South. On his annual visits one week is given to the internes of the hos- pital, and those doctors of the city and elsewhere who desire to attend and be- come benefited by practical illustration and treatment. Here they are given every oportunity of coming into imme- diate contact with a master mind and hand in surgery. ‘The one this year was the most nota- ble in the history of the institution. ‘Thirty-seven major operations were per- formed with skill and technique and when the Chicago surgeon left for his home every patient. was doing nicely anda bright outlook for a speedy re- covery. Dr, Williams Was assisted by Dr. F. A. Stewart, who holds the chair of surgery at Meharry. Dr. R. F. Boyd, & member of the faculty, and one of the leading surgeons of the South; Dr. J. A. MeMillan, Dr. J. H. Hale, Dr. H. Noel; anaesthetics by Dr. G. H. ‘Bandy. ‘The ‘internes that assisted were J.T. Givens, Samuel Cottrell, Samuel Utley and Mrs, Francis. The hurses handling the instruments and assisting were Misses Minnie D. Woodard, Mattie D. Fletcher and Eliza Farrish, Dr. Williams found that the surgical department had developed to a. high point of efficiency and that the new Hubbard hospital was in a splendid con- dition. The operating room was large, complete in every detail for work, plen- ty of light, having a seating capacity for over a hundred students, ‘The stu- dents assembled in the operating room at 9 o'clock every morning and listened to Drs. Williams, Stewart and Boyd on surgical lectures’ and quizzed the stu- dents on the same. The patient was brought in and was operated on within the sight of each student. All the advanced methods of sur- gery were used on the cases which were major operations. Modern methods of administering ahaesthesia was done by Dr. G. H. Bandy. Every case was an in- teresting one. Each patient was prop- erly prepared by Miss C. C. Hunt, the head nurse, and her assistants under the supervision of Dr. J. 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So thoroughly is the work being done that at the close of the school year Dr. Stew- art and Dr. Boyd will have charge of a post-graduate course and the informa- fion being given out that northern Schools no longer offer such advantages to colored men, Meharry will be the log- {eal place for such training, ‘Meharry medical department was or- ganized October, 1876, and was the first School opened in the Southern States for the education of colored physicians. ‘Since that date, 1,500 students have graduated and récelved the degrees of M.D, and are now practicing their pro- feasion in all parts of this country and fellecting. great credit and honor upon their alma mater. ‘The work of the school has been so thorough that it has elicited the friendship and financial sup- port of white friends in all sections. While it is making rapid progress it needs more financial help to continue {ts onward march. The dental and phar- maceutical hall contains a clinical am- phitheater capable of seating 200 stu- dents, a dental infirmary, dental labora- tory, two rooms for . ‘pharmaceutical work, a laboratory for analytical chem- istry and mauseum. Dr. J. H. Holeman has a most up-to-date bacteriological and pathological department and Dr. T. H. Elliott, the laboratory. ‘These “de~ partments’ are complete in every detail find were highly commended upon by Dr. Williams. ‘The most recent advancement made by the ‘school was the erection of the Hubbard hospital. It has a frontage of 65 feet, three stories high, including the basement. When completed, will be 130 feet. It contains 22 rooms ‘and can accommodate 60 patients. The nurses in training are Miss Willie B. Lener, Colorado; Mattie D. Fletcher, Ohio; Eliza B, Firsh, Mississippi; Kitle B. Baker, Kentucky; Minnie D. Woodard, ‘Tennes- see; Callie E, Walden, ‘Tennessee; and Mrs, Willie B. Lowery, representing the Senior class, and Missex Hulda, Lyttle, Tennessee, and Mrs. Lula Woolfork, ‘Tennessee, composing the junior class. In the freshman class are Misses Annie Jenkins, Georgia; Lula Armstrong, Okla- homa: Beatrice’ 1. Boulware, Fiorida; Bertie Allen, ‘Tennessee, and Annie ‘Thompson, Arkansas. Misses FE. Z, Youngblood, Africa, and S, B. Ferrell, Arkansas, are taking post-raduate courses. ‘The work of this wonderful institu: tion, the Influence it has in moulding and shaping the destiny of one thousand five hundred physicians and surgeons jg due in a very large measure to Dr. George W. Hubbard, the dean of the in- stitution. He is a man of genial, kind- ly disposition, who has won the rexpect and affection ‘of all with whom he has come in contact, white and colored. He came to the work of Meharry almost Afty years ago, and the last building is 4 Atting monument to a long and useful life, full of sacrifices and faithful ser- vice. ‘The Meharry Medical College, as will be seen from the recent report made by the Carnegie Foundation, has been brought up to a high point of ef- ficiency, and is the largest institution of its Kind for colored students in the world. % While in the city, Mr. Cary B. Lewis was the cuest of Mr. and Mrs, W. B. Blake, 8 Cannon street. On’ Monday night of this Week, Miss Myrtle Blake entertained Mr, Lewis with a card party and dance, A number of Nashville's Charming social set were present, A de- Jicous menu was served. On last Sun- day, Mr. Lewis was the guest at dinner of Bishop C. H. Phillips. “Mr. Henry Al- Ten Boyd also entertained for Mr. Lewis, One of the most delightful social functions of the past week was that of the Sigma Mu, a fraternity of the Me- harry Medical College. At the stag, ev- ery member Was present. Tt was given in honor of Dr. L. M. Hill, a graduate of Meharry and one of the’ founders of the society, who is now practicing. in Auanta.. Dr. Hill was among the phy- Sicians who brought patients for oper- ation, The other guest was Mr. Lewis from Chicago, ‘The young imen assembled early in the evening and played whist from 9:30. tc i1:30'p.m., and from this hour until 1:30, Iunch was served and speeches de. livered. Dr. Jasper Phillips started the oratorical ball. to rolling, introdueing Mr, Lewis, who spoke on “What He Knew of Meharry Physicians.” He was followed by Dr. Hill, who spoke for quite a while on "What, It Takes te Make a Physician and Surgeon.” Dr Hill's address was received with muct pleasure, He spoke from experience and told the young men of the obstacles they had to meet as well as successes He gave them some good advice, one thing was, to keep abreast of the times in their profession. Following the doctor, Mr. Bailey, whe acted as master of cerémonies and ‘pres. ident of the club, delivered a very in- spiring address, culogizing Mr. Geo. L Knox for publishing such a great paper and sending a special writer to be at the Meharry Clinic, which has proved to be one of the greatest and most helpful meetings of the year for the beneft of the coming physicians and surgeons of the race, Every member of the club delivered a toast and at the conclusion, Mr. Jasper Dickerson motioned that Mr. Lewis be made an honorary member. ‘The motion prevailed unanimously. ‘The officers are FE. A. Bailey, president; J. W. Burney, vice ‘president; William Saunders, sec- retary; I, N.\ Taylor, treasurer.’ Mr. William Saunders was founder of the organization. They have given the most extraordinary social affairs of Nashville, ‘The very kind treatment that has been extended your correspondent may he laid at the door of Dr. R. F. 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Gentlemen—Enclosed find $................in payment for sub- scription to The Freeman for,............sssseeeeeeeeeeeey Beginning RUPE RRO NOES conta gs folds Suction as cie sth dul eeepc rnaietieges Send The Freeman this week to........eeseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeees Send The Freeman permanently to........-000sceceeeeeeeeecse essere Fill out, enclose money order for period you wish to subscribe, mail to us and we'll do the rest. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED GOLORED NEWSPAPER. eral hearted men of the South, deep in thought and aspirations as high as the heavens, “That he is a big success is ‘evidenced by the number of valuable pieces of property he owns and the very Bne hospital that is his, known asthe Boyd hospital. ‘The women of ‘the city are greatly. interested Init and’ week this is shown by the manner in which they meet and raise means for the’ pur pose of securing towels and other things Reeded, ‘The ‘hospital is located in the heart of the city. Miss Patton, of Washing: ton, D.C, is head nurse.” She has sev erai other’ nurses ‘under her and five are fn". raining. The hospital”. recently burned which necessitated "Dr. Boyd's rebuilding and renovating. All the rooms are new sand. well lighted” and. heated. The operating Tom 1s light. containing ail che’ modern “conveniences for opera: tions. ‘Dr; Boyd is one of the carly gradu- ates of Meharry College. He has taken post-courses in medicine and surgery Until todayy the “Literary Digest in speaking of the most noted surgeons of ihe'race, ‘named Dre. Dan. Williams. M. A curtis "and R.® Boyd.” He haa a ard struggle to"get his educations but T'was thoroughly. secured, and today We see. his office filled daily’ with people Anxious for advice, consultation and set vice. Dr, Boyd ix also one of the biggest Pythians in this country. He has served as ‘supreme medical examiner and is head of the Court. of Calanthe in. te State ‘of ‘Tennessee. He has attended Svery ‘Supreme. lodge ‘meeting “and. is Mahly Tespected by his Pythian ‘broth: ers: A" number of his frlends In. ail parts of the country are Urging iim to Become a\ candidate for supreme chan- celior. Dr Boyd was 0 highly honored once by' the eitizens of this city that he ran Pr ‘mayor “and ‘in’ a” factional Aaght Among the Democrats, won the second place, there being. three. men. in. the Pace.” Of all the big-hearted, race-lovins and’ progressive Negroes of Nashville, Dr IF Boyd, in our opinion, ‘stands ear the op round, During Dr. Williams’ stay here he wae entertaltied at ‘dinner’ by Drs, Geo, Hubbard, dean of Meharry: BR. f Boyd, BoA. Stewart and CY. Roman, Next issue will include a visit to the colleges. Cee A visit to Nashville would be incom- plete without visiting the National Bap- Ust ‘publishing Blouse. Tt is the largest ind most complete business concern in ini ‘country that. is owned and. oper- Ated_ by _meinbers of the race. "We met Dr RoW Boyd, the head of the enter- prise and he showed us through every Separtment..” Editing books and. news- papers, church literature, making pews Rnd. pulpits, running machinery, setting type with inachines, operating "monster Presses and folders to the answering of Thousands of letters daily, Js part of the daily routine at this place, Tt all: grew Sut of the brain of “Father” R. H. Boyd. a'man ‘of vast experience and. practical knowledge. The work of this institution is car- ried out “under the astute. direction of |Mr. Henry Allen Boyd, who is the as- [sistant secretary of ‘ail the departments, jie isa brittiant Young man and a_zeal- ous worker. “The next assistant is Mr. D. a’ Hart, a practical printer and. edi- tor ot tne’ Nashville. Glove, a weekly paper, that is regarded. as one of the Pestpapers in the country, ‘The Union Heview. is also published. at this office with Mr) Crenshaw as editor-in-chief, We'were more than pleased. with what We saw here and the kindness extended Mr, Ira ‘T. Bryant is the young man that is at the hend of the A, Me iS, pub: lishing ‘plant. itis a. four-story stone hullding” across from’ the court house. Runumber, of young men and. women dre" employed here, “We say them busy tuvning, out work’ on machines of. the fntest invention and it "was done. with the greatest dispatch and effieiency. Mr. Breant.is the man. for the. place and hie record has ‘exceeded any that has had the place. After his re-elvetion, he’ has. other ‘plans that will enhance tie interests of the.A. M. B, connection, A. speeitt) visit. was made to’ the:new Majestic theater, "owned. and” operated de A''N. Johnson, ‘It is one of the pret- Hest’ play-houses in. the country.» Its Seating capacity. is “several hundred, With boxes, a large stage and conven: Tent for players as well as, centrally lo- tated," since the race. is" “Jim-Crowed” there’ is every’ Indication that. the new house Will be'a great success. Mr. Sohne Son has done everything possible to have an up-to-date theater, and all he asks is patronage and this we are sure he js patronag: BATTLE CREEK. MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Lett, of Fonda avenue, has a fine baby boy..:.Mr. Taylor, of Fonda ave- mie, is much improved’ after a few weeks" iliness....Mrs, Lula Walkins is quite ill at Wabash, Ind. at the home of her mother, and her huaband, Mr. Wm. Walkins is very ill at the home of his mother in Chicago, Tl....The revival meetings were held at the A. M. B, chureh for four weeks, ‘There were sev- en converts and this is the first time the church has had a revival for twen- ty years....Mrs, Banisters and grand- son, of Lansing, Mich., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Maggie "Pratt, on Jeffer- son avenue....Mrs. Clallien. of Findlay, ©. was calied to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Lana. Farmer......Mr, Geo. Marshall is much improved’ After a two Weeks’ jliness....Mrs. Cheatmen and brother, Mr. Thompson. have re- turned home’ after burying their mother in Tennessee....Mr. Ashley Johnson, of Sluda Springs, ig visiting his mother, Mrs. Harry Winburn, of Kalamazoo at Noblest Type of the African Race Greatest General of History . TOUSSAINT L’OUVERTURE SUUSSATNE EL UUVERTURE WONDERFUL SECRET AT LAST REVEALED by a Scion of the Mhasteic LOuverture Family. His dying message, a most remarkable story. ine eegto8e ' wonderful Book, entitled “ THE LOADSTONE, MOTHER OF MAGNENG: SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE ee \WARPINESS; L KZ a aw Mees pe GENK (| Se. 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Our Book: “THE LOADSTONE, MOTHER OF MAGNETISM"—FREE~ it con. tains wonderful sayings of the greatest scientists, philosophers, scholars and writers of the ancient and modern times. It is a scientific treatise on Tut Loapstox», based upon years of study and experience of this wonderful MacNet which learied men claim, controls the destiny of man. We have just issued 9,000 copies of a new illustrated book entitled : “Tie Low. STONE, MotHER oF Macnetism.” We propose to give these 9,000 copies away absolutely FREE to interested persons in order to show the startling possibilities of this great magnetic stone. We want you to have a copy FREE! then tell your friends to seni for one at the regular price of $1.00. Remember it will cost you nothing, if sent for NOW. Write for it to-day. 2083 MAGNETIC MINERAL CO., Lexington Ave, Drawer 11 New York Citv. U.S. 4. street....Mrs. Ramsey, of Vanwood, O., is the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Fan- nie Fowler, on Washington Heights... ‘The Willing Workers will give an” oid maids’ concert at the Phoenix hall, so watch for the date....Mr. Rillie Harris and sister, Miss Anna Harris, spent a few days ‘in Kalamazoo....Mr. Lynch, of New York, is in the city, stopping at the residence of Mrs. James McGruder :..-B, J. Watkins, of Detroit, was in ihe’city ‘the guest ‘of his wife and son. He returned to Detroit Tuesday. ... Miss ‘Minta Jones, 191 Kalamazoo street, has the mumps. ...Mr. Gardner, of Hutchin- son, Kan., has returned home. He had been the’ guest of his mother, Mrs. ‘Tuner....Mrs, B. Henderson was taken to the hospital last’ Wednesday... .Mrs. Geo, Chandler has been on the sick list for the past four weeks....Mr. Claude Evans is on the sick list... Don't for- get your agent, Miss Gussie Berry, 1065 J. street... Wanted to rent rooms, at Mrs. Allen’ Davis, 191 Kalamazoo street, HUMBOLDT, TENN. Sunday was quarterly meeting. Rev. Featherston, our presiding elder, preach- eda very able sermon....Prof. Porter, of Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., made a flying trip to our city Sunday:...We have four churches and very able ‘min- isters and can't see why the pews are not filled every Sunday....Maple Leat Club met last’ week at ‘Mr. and Mrs, Oshie Reagen’s and were royally enter- tained....Mr, and Mrs. H.C. Monds will be host’ and hostess for the club on the 12th. Prof. Patton is president and Mrs. ©. 8. Sawyers is. secretary......News reached here last Sunday morning of the death of Walter Duncan, track walker. |He was killed by a train while in the performance of his duties. The K. of P. lodge took charge of the body and it was borne to its last resting place... Gur race, to a great extent, is drifting too far from God and His righteousness, and we are meeting death hurriedly ev- ery moment... Remember the Sabbath Gay and Keep ‘it hold. “Six days shalt thou work. “The seventh Is the Sabbath of the Lord, thy God, in it thou shalt not. work......Dr. 0." S. Sawyers was Called to ‘Trenton, Tenn., Saturday night ‘and returned early Sunday. NATIONAL NEGROES’ INDUSTRIAL AND PROTECTIVE UNION OF AMERICA. Its Object Is to Unite the Race in Self. Defense—Our Preamble. First.—Organization being the founda- tion of Christian civilization, and the unit upon which all power Springs, to this end we organize to better Christian- ize and secure such strength as will bet- ter our race. Second.—As evolution is the great me- dium that brings the changes and causes man to struggle and fight for alteration in the system of the state and church government, therefore we organize to edu- cate our race in this field. ‘Third.—As this is seemingly the age of class struggle for industrial and po- litical rights, and knowing as we do the discrimination, we have labored under in the past, and are now laboring under and realizing the disadvantages of individual effort, we therefore resolve to unite our- Selves to better enable us to co-operate our race with those of the Caucasian race who believe first, that God made all men, second, in all citizens of our government having the opportunity of enjoying all the rights and privileges, and the pursuits of happiness as laid down in the Constitu- tion of our government equal. Fourtr—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 share our part of the finanelal and indus- trial world, Fitth—The matter of time to labor ts one of the greatest problems that civill- zation has to solve and define, but as man Must of necessity divide the twenty-four hours allotted to day and night for work and rest, we therefore resolve to. study that problem to enable us to keep pace with the demand of the age. Sixth—As capital and labor are the two great factors in the production of Wealth, “and as pleasure and happiness are the 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 these factors’ rightful positions, Seventh.—Resolve to labor and use all honorable’ means to have all laws abro- gated which prevent our race from enjoy- ing full freedomship as any other race in this country and as laid down in the Constitution of our government. Elghth.—Resolve to do everything in our power by fair means to destroy. the color of racial lines in many of the trade unions that work such hardships on many men and women of our race, and thereby bring the industrial class in perfect love and harmony as otherwise it cannot be. ‘Ninth.—To educate our race to the val- ue of a job, and the duty an employee owes his’ employer, that all classes of business "men may ‘not 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 prove to all classes that our labor is worth as much as any other race or na- tionality in this country, and that we are determined to use all honorable means fo accomplish this end, that we will be Petter able to support ourselves and fam- es. ‘Twelfth—That we are determined not to cease our efforts until we shall have Secured peace and friendship with capital and labor, and the social virtues of all the good ‘citizens of our country. ‘That neither state nor church can find cause to deny our rights or will stand ildy by and permit one to do 80. God being our guide we will follow. NATIONAL OFFICERS. W. J. Campbell, national — president, Drakesbor, KY. Rev. C.'W. Rodgers, national vice pres- ident, Des Moines, Ia, Rev. W. M. Harris, national secretary and treasurer, Russellville, Ky. ‘All correspondence should be addressed to W. 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Great Indeed’ must be the demand for this' remedy wherever people are. suffer- Ing from this dreadful ‘disease, consump- tion. “The | Magnolia Remedy’ Company are shipping this remedy into nearly ev- ery state of the Union now, and it has Only been ‘on the market since the first day of last July. ‘The company ‘makes the open statement that “consumption can be cured” by this remedy and that they stand ready to dem- Onstrate the proposition, ‘The remedy ts Sold in $1.00. and$2.00 bottles, which they ship by express everywhere, ‘The policy of the company is to sell through’ the agency ° system, ‘and’ not through the wholesale drug houses. ‘Agents “wanted. Proper terms. Ad- dress Magnolia. Remedy. Company, St ‘Augustine, Fla, U.S. A., Box 764. A First Class Place For First Class People. Nut Sed. LEO'S OYSTER BAY AND LUNCH ROOM. 2618 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois Tables for Ladies. Open all Night. P. J. Werveke F. E. 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Good Music Every Evening. W. M. Thomas, Prop., 3759 State Street, North-east Cor., Chicago, Ill. R. W. GREEN ...Funeral Director... UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER [Name] an't Beat It You Can't Beat It 12 W. 31ST ST. NEAR S Columbia H Moderate Prices Phones—Aldine, 3368 12 W. 31ST ST. NEAR STATE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. Columbia Hotel Building. Moderate Prices Quick Service Phones—Aldine, 3388—Automatic, 73-174 W. L. HARRISON, Prop. 2952 State St. Phone Douglass 4482 A. B. C. PETER H. BURKE Will go twice as far as two elsewhere. We carry the finest line of beds, springs, mattresses, pillows, linens, and rugs, and are vating. Hotel work a specialty, Satisfaction guaranteed. Give us a chance; one trial will convince you that our providers delivered FACTORY 3630 SOUTH BROADWAY, Tel. Douglas, 4230, Chicago, Ill. My prices are in accordance with all competitors The QUESTION. What? Not how cheap but how good I promise nothing but guarantee everything CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED Phones: Automatic 71-679 Douglas 5766 8832 State Street CHICAGO, ILL Hot Home-Made Bread served all day with those delicious home cooked meals that are served at CHICAGO Chicago, Illinois Automatic 75-122 THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Her Accomplishments, Present Doings and Her Real Needs and Helps. BY MME. SYLVIA SHERRY. A kind word, a gentle act, a modest demeanor, a loving smile are so many seeds that we can scatter every moment spring up and bear fruit. OUR BOYS. "And what about our boys?" Nearly every magazine or paper contains columns of advice to young girls, warning them against associating with boys whose standards are not high. Avoid them, and in the mothers' department there is much said about the kind of boys that their daughters should avoid, but where do we find the columns devoted to warning boys against a certain class of girls, or suggest that they should help them in danger of falling under the spell of evil influence than the daughter. To one who frequently comes in contact with the average girl of today, it is appealing to note the fact that of boyy girls, and the freedom with which they make acquaintances with young men. Although the boy may be manly and well-bred, yet he is influenced by such a girl and bye and bye standard to her level Mothers, watch your son as well as your daughter. THE WAY TO WORK If you are compelled to work for your living do not complain about it. Idleness and luxury do not bring happiness; on the contrary, those women who work with you often have the least discontented of their sex. Often, of course, one has to do work not congenial to the paracular temperament, but even so, life can be made to be more enjoyable by the task done with a light heart and an enthusiastic spirit. It is quite wonderful what enthusiasm will make hands making a pleasure. The gift of hands making a pleasure which keeps us youthful and helps us to forget the shadows of life. Without it we can do nothing successfull, and you will treble your chances of a good and comfortable future, but if you go daily to your task grumbling at fate, and people, and all the rest of it, you will deal of needless trouble upon yourself yourself.—Mrs. George Brandt Winthrop. LONELY WIVES. Husbands are sometimes apt to forget that their wives may be lonely, although they are married. Every working man is away all day, and is able to choose between those he selects for companions, and therefore, his life is more full of interest than that of his wife. She may or may not have children; if so, they lessen her loneliness a good deal, but at the same time she has the wear and tear of Without children a wife's life may be very lonely. Husbands who are away all day should certainly try to spend their time with their wife. If your wife would brudge her husband his evening at his club or keep him away from meeting a friend or two one night, you should be careful not to have borne in silence long evenings whilst her partner has been spending them with boon companions, quite shamelessly neglecting the lonely little woman at home. When she returns to find her in floods of tears. Explanations follow and all goes smoothly again. A husband can do a lot to help her, but she will not thought. He can persuade her to go and see a neighbor or two on certain days, or he can allow his wife, perhaps, a car to be driven to her home, then, so that she can have a few friends at tea. These thoughtful suggestions on his part will go a long way towards making her feel happier. -Margaret Watts De Peyster FREE RECIPES. Girls anticipating marriage, also single girls, should learn to cook and keep house. There is no reason why the ladies of Indianapolis should not become proficient in cooking. Free lessons in cooking are given the first eleven days of each month from the hours of 8 a.m., to 5 p.m., at the Indianapolis Gas Company. Each week the girls learn to prepare recipes as recommended by Mrs. Hawkins, of the Indianapolis Gas Company. Baking Powder Biscuits. Ingredients—Two cups flour, three teaspoons baking powder, one teaspoon milk enough to shorten the milk enough to make very thick. Method—Roll to about one-half inch in thickness. Cut into small biscuits and add them to the milk in a rather hot oven of your gas range. Cheese Straws Ingredients—One cup of flour, one cup of card, one teaspoon salt, two tablespoons oil Method.—Cut the shortening into the flour with two knives, then add a very small amount of water and a mixture on the bread board. Before folding the last time sprinkle a little grated cheese over the pastry. Then roll to about one inch of length in thickness. Sprinkle the last time on the dough. Six inches long. Sprinkle these strips with a little cheese and paprika. Bake moderately heated oven of your gas range. Cut into pieces. Cheese straws are delicious served Cheese straws are delicious served with any Kind of salad. Ham and Apples. BE YOUR OWN DRESSMAKER. One never knows what the future has in store, whether it will ever become a necessity, but it always is a useful accomplishment. Teaches the entire art of Dressmaking and Ladies' Tailoring, not mere class work, but individual instruction of each pupil according to her needs. Phone Automatic 71-769. MRS. A. STEPHENS, Restaurant and Lunch Room, 2913 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Phone, Aldine 1844. "The Perfecto." ed two-thirds on will complete the cooking—time 30 minutes Spice Cake. Ingredients—One-half cup butter; one and one-half cups sugar; one cup milk; two eggs; two and one-half cups flour; two and one-half teaspoons baking soda; one and one-half cinnamon; one half teaspoon cloves; one half teaspoon nutmeg; three teaspoons cocoa Mrs. Hawkins' Method-Cream the butter and sugar and add the well beaten yokes of two eggs and the white of one egg for icing. Add the milk and two cups of the flour, a little at the time, and beat thoroughly as the milk and flour are being added. Place the baking powder and spices in the last half cup of the flour and add the milk and two cups of placing the cake in the oven. Bake in two layers in a moderate oven of your gas range. Icing. Place one cup of granulated sugar in a saucepan pour over it one-fourth of boiling water not stir). Boil until it spins a thread from the edge of a spoon, then pour over the well beaten white of one egg, very slowly and beat the egg constant to it is thick enough to spread on the cake. Mr. Evans, the advertising gentleman of this firm, is indeed a fine man to meet, and would be so pleased to have ladies become interested in this work. WARNING TO YOUNG LADIES AGAINST AN IMPRUDENT MATCH. Being a man of family, and the proud father of two daughters and a son, my dear girls and readers of The Freeman, I have so much confidence in your good man. I have been a very good friend, excuse me, as a very old friend, offering a few words of advice to our colored girls on a matter which may seriously affect the happiness of your whole life. You are young, and have been perhaps unhappy in your opinion of others. Reactions to your circumstances you are exposed to temptations, not only dangerous in themselves, but the more so in proportion as your innocence of heart renders you open and unsuspecting in your opinion of others. Reactions to your experiences are eyes) attempting to destroy the flowers of a man's home, and these young girls are weak and have accepted them as lovers; or, at all events, as having paid these hides of late many attentions, which appear to have been favorably received. I sincerely hope, my dear girls, that you will not feel offended at one who, from long knowledge, entertains a father's feel-good half. Speaking plainly of what these peeves are, what he is too well aware of, I have for years had my eyes upon them and their doings, and I am convinced that, that saying anything unduly harsh, they will not be happy. He is violent and unrestrained in his temper, extravagant in his habits, and by no means particular as to the society he keeps. Believe me, my dear girls, you will not say anything unduly harsh. Your life would be one of incessant suffering; you would find a tyrant to whom you had enslaved yourself, not a protector and friend on whom your weakness should be found, and you would find yourself neglected and forgotten, when the fleeting charms of youth and beauty had passed, and you would find yourself the victim of a man whose sole object is to be a slave, to be a slave of stability and decision of character totally incapacitates him from looking forward to the serious duties of the future. Think well of this, my dear girls, and do not commit yourself by rashly encouragement, and do not doubt a disposition. Reflect on the happy life your own parents enjoyed; and depend upon it, you will find that affection, unaccompanied by esteem, is no interest linking your destiny with that of another. And now, my dear grils, I close this long, and it may seem tedious, lecture, trusting that God may lead you to weigh anxiously and carefully the consequences of so serious a step, and that your own heart may be your trust. The writer is the most prayer of the writer. And may you ever read The Freeman. RACE GLEANINGS The timely article by Irene Y. McCoy, of Chicago, Ill., makes it possible for us to present this brief note of the Dr. Ed. Distinguished scholar of the Negro race: "There was the great Dr. Edward Wilmot Blyden. This great writer fixed his mind on the great work of the British colony of Sierre Leone. His writings began with the last quarter of the midteenth century. Among his most important works we find 'Christianity, Islam and the Jews,' 'West Africa Before Europe,' 'Liberia's Offering,' and 'Monrovia to Palentine.' Such scholarly productions were his that they have been translated from English to French and from English to French. Besides these publications, Dr. Blyden has written numerous essays and pamphlets on different subjects touching the history of the government of them by European colonial powers. For years he has been recognized as the foremost authority on West Africa, and has done more than any other author of white Europe in its government and control of black Africa. Familiar with French, German, and a number of languages, and with a lively style that is fascinating, forceful and unique, this noted writer will ever be remembered as among the first and foremost authors of the period for years Secretary of State of Liberia, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the court of St. James, special envoy to the republic of France, and envoy of Muhamudh education in Sierre Leone. --- The following is a portion of the declarations of the Committee of Declarations at the recent Farmers' Conference at Tuskegee. The $260 that has been awarded here to-day in prizes for the best cotton and corn, for the best garden produce, for the best kept farms and for home gardens, for the best farmers, under the direction of agricultural experts are able, as reported here to-day, to raise from 75 to 80 bushels of corn per acre throughout the South should not produce 35 or 40 bushels per acre instead of 10 bushels, as the average Negro farmer now does. The Tuskegee Negro Conference now says to Negro farmers throughout the South: "Heed the teachings of the agricultural experts; organize boys, garden men, and home Chubs, Garden Clubs, and Home Improvement Clubs. These clubs will do much for the material upbuilding of your community." An amusing incident occurred in the House of Representatives, Liberia, Africa, on the 15th. The House sent the engrossing clerk to Hon. John McCarthy, the House secretary, for a book to be used by the clerk of the House. The Secretary sent a book, which the House returned to him with the request that he was too large. He replied that the sent the clerk that he, the Secretary, had "no time to fool with those damned fellows." clerk reported the same to the House. The against the clerk for unbecoming conduct to the Secretary. The House was soon ready to examine into the conduct of the clerk, and sent it to the complaint, but the refused to come except the House would write him saying what it wanted with him; whereupon the House communicated a saying that since he had come, the statement of the Secretary against the clerk, and they would therefore dismiss the complaint against the clerk. The following is said of Harlem, the erstwhile fashionable quarter in New York: "The rapid spread of the colony alarmed many owners in adjoining blocks, who sold out at sacrifice, and Thirty-third street were sold, and at prices 20 to 20 per cent. less than they would have brought two years before. White oper- ters profit in catering to Negroes bought them to Negroes at rents ranging from 20 to 25 per cent, more than the 20 to a few weeks previous by white tenants. --- The one hundredth anniversary of Charles Dickens, the noted English novelist, was celebrated with appropriate exercises Tuesday evening, February 6, at the New York City, under the auspices of the Literature Society. The occasion was an interesting one. The speakers discussed various phases of the famous author's life. Dorothy Coates, a Negress, summoned to jury duty in the Superior Court at Spencer University, is believed to be the first woman of her era to be called to such service in the United States. She owns considerable property. ... Dr. Edward Wilmot Blyden, the famous Negro author and lecturer, died February at Sierra Leone, Africa. Dr. Blyden, who was born in 1832, was of pure Negro blood. Early his life he devoted himself to the study of languages, and when he was nineteen years old became editor of the Liberia Journal, and in 1842 became a Presbyterian pastor and was later pointed president of the Liberian College. He was Liberian commissioner to the General Assembly of the American Presbyterian Church, and was Liberian Secretary of State for the Interior for some time and was afterward appointed Liberian minister at London, published a large number of works, mostly connected with the Negro in Africa. --- President Taft has reprieved for ninety-one days Mattle Lomax, a Negro woman, under sentence of death for murder of her husband, pending decision of a case in the court, courts, involving the right of a jury to give a qualified verdict in a homicide trial. LADIES VOLUNTEER — PUBLICLY GIVE THIS LADY, MADAME Mc- NAIRDEE, THE PRAISE To The Freeman. For she is certainly worthy of praise that she has done for our homes. May God bless her and her days be long on earth. 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ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. SATURDAY, FEB. 24, 1912. Our mayor can go some when away from home. Not the least plausible excuse for the recent mobbings. And the next day the sun shone most beautifully—as if it mocked the scenes of our inconvenience. Spring got a severe setback last Tuesday evening; it is expected to be more careful in the near future. Don't give up the mules and horses yet. Remember last Wednesday, the day when only those downtrodden beasts could navigate ad lib. Judge Mahlon Pitney, chancellor of the State of New Jersey, has been appointed by President Taft to succeed Justice Harlan on the Supreme Court bench. Isidor Wulfson, master of weights and measures, got home safe an intact, diamonds and all. He run across Mayor Shank down East, where he divided honors with him. The Legislature of Liberia, Africa, recently passed a law making the salary of the General Receiver and Financial Advisor of the republic $5,000 per annum. A rather nice salary. If he spreads it all out again among his people, guess it's all right. Report comes from Chicago that Jack Johnson, the heavyweight champion, is a candidate for the Board of Aldermen of that city. If chosen, it is very likely he will be assigned to the chairmanship of rough-houses. If there be doubt of his ability to hold down the job, just start something. Our mayor has been raising—well, the duce—down East. He carried little old New York by storm. We like the attention shown him, the banquets and so forth, but can't quite get up to the idea of him occupying a $50-per-day suite of rooms. Now, back home, he isn't used to any such things. And then, too, how will he ever expect to run for all of those offices he's been mentioned for, if he shows such extravagance? Frederick Douglass was remembered by the colored Y. M. C. A. last Sunday at its regular meeting rooms. The speeches were informal, yet taking them together they gave an interesting account of the Sage of Anacostia, the times in which he lived and that group of individuals with whom he labored in the effort to overthrow slavery. George L. Knox was particularly reminiscent. He had walked and talked with Douglass, consequently he was full of information that told of his sayings and views on various subjects. Mr. Knox was happy in his expressions in presenting these side lights on the great Negro character. Rev. J. C. Martin spoke fittingly and at length as to the distinguished worth of the subject of the occasion. Henry L. Sanders gloried in the success of Douglass in the various fields of endeavor which were his to occupy. The other speakers were John W. Carson, Rev. J. Brice, W. R. Valentine, A. A. Taylor and F. D. Ransome. Mr. Knox presided. Mr. Roosevelt was particularly nice and careful in his expressions. He doesn't think very much of the recall idea, but he treads lightly there, as if for fear there were a good many who believed strongly in it. Here is his very guarded language: "As to the recall, I do not believe that there is any great necessity for it as regards short-term elective officers. On abstract ground I was originally inclined to be hostile to it. I know of one case where it actually was used with mischievous results. On the other hand, in three cases in municipalities on' the Pacific Coast which have come to my knowledge it was used with excellent results." Sir Roger De Coverly of Addison memory would say there is much to be said on either side. Mr. Roosevelt, as will be noted, is in that class. The ex-President is in favor of those rather new notes of statecraft, the initiative and referendum; but it is doubtful from his language whether he is an earnest advocate or simply thinks of them as permissible. The celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation will not be a national event. It will, however be a very significant event in the affairs of this country. It will, however, be a very significant on the part of a people who need con- siderable encouragement. Is $50,000 a sufficient sum to warrant the fulfillment of the best hopes in the matter of an exposition in celebration of so great an event as the abolition of American slavery? We, who are most concerned, feel to ask for unlimited credit, thinking that for the good of the country and for the good of the Negro race, and more, for universal man, no greater boon has fallen upon mankind since the ascent of the cross. We think the greater opportunity, however, will come in the year 1919, the three hundredth anniversary of the Negroes' arrival on the American soil. This event would include all, and at the same time would not antagonize any feeling left over owing to former master and slave relations. North, South, East, West, we think, would be unanimous for an event that tended to the glory and stability of the country. However, if we are to have a great demonstration in 1913 supported by Congress, it should be made worth while. Will the $50,000 do it? The United States Senate has made favorable report on a bill to appropriate $50,000 for the aid of an exposition by Negroes, to be held next January, and in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The amount is not large for the purpose, if the exposition is to be conducted in some such manner as the previous ones. While no one will think that the proposed exposition will be anything like the others in size, yet the cost for running and the receipts will be proportionately the same. The recent Jamestown Exposition, which is a fair example of what the forthcoming exposition may be, had a large deficit, which, we think, was cared for by the government. The money-making idea will be left out of the calculation if the exposition is to stand for what it purports. It will be comprehensive, if anything, showing the achievements of Negroes in the various lines of activities from '63 until the present day. This means considerable financiering, not to speak of a few appropriate buildings. THE RECALL IDEA From our viewpoint we see nothing vicious in the initiative and referendum ideas as political principles, although they are considered somewhat new and sudden. We think, however, that the persistent advocacy of such principles tends to discredit popular government such as we enjoy in this country. The initiative is not so striking a departure as the referendum, as it concerns legislative enactments, since many excellent governmental measures have sprung from the people, men who were not members of governing bodies, but who saw that their measures were enacted through the proper channels. The referendum is a a strange note, meaning the ratification of governing measures, referring back to the people before they become effective. Clearly the referendum is a species of repudiation of those selected to represent, and which means, further, self-repudiation, a very anomalous attitude in a republican form of government. The recall idea, having in mind the judiciary, is nothing short of revolutionary. Of the three departments of government, the legislative, the executive and the judiciary, if there are degrees of respect, the profoundest attaches to the judiciary. In fact, the government seemingly started out with that intent. The Supreme Court is the "sacred" institution of the governmental triune; it means respect for the law, that has charge of life and limb and property. This respect is not peculiar to our own country. In all countries, in all ages, men have bowed low to those of the wool sack. Kings feared nothing so much as those of formidable wigs and gown, the men that stood for justice. This was a righteous fear, a wholesome fear—standing for the eminence of unswerving right to all. The bench is not infallible because it is the bench; it has known corruption. The great Bacon, "who aspires to Shakespeare's shoes," was flung headlong from the judicial seat as a Miltonic angel from the courts of heaven. He was bought, defiled, and acknowledged to the facts. Others have bemeaned their high station, but at that the bench is the most ideal adjunct to our political machinery. Most of us have the utmost respect for the law and those that administer it. When men feel otherwise, there's something wrong—times are out of joint. We are not in for seeing this most distinguished, dignified class of men prostituted before a howling mob. What is needed is more respect for men and institutions, and not the ruthless striking down of the very bulwark of defense of a free people. HELP REDUCE LYNCHING For several years the number of colored persons lynched has been growing less. Some satisfaction came from the fact because it looked as if there were gradual improvement in the situation, giving indication of the time when the thing of mob law would be unknown, or at least not a "special tribunal" for colored people. The casual observer will think that any degree of satisfaction arising from a situation where wrong yet exists, although in the reduction shows a people too easily satisfied. The condition, however, is but half stated. The onlooker cannot be acquainted with the facts. He sees what he sees, and that is the surface of things. He does not know the philosophy of the struggle—why Negro life and that of white men parallel in so few instances. The Negroes have no means of redress, no appeal, excepting to the consciences of men. Fighting through the breastworks of prejudice to these consciences is no mean warefare. Thus any advance at all is a victory. The satisfaction of the fact of the hard situation, knowing that the fight is waged practically from one side, and against the most determined thing imaginable—prejudice. Prejudice is a very subtle foe. It is purely spiritual, and must be fought THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER spiritual weapons. It is elusive, deceiving, tactical. These phases in the most part, however, will not be fought down with weapons in kind. Deception will not be matched with deception and so forth. These hurtful qualities in the struggle must be met with their opposites. Truth, fairness, faithfulness, honor and frankness are the antidote for deceit and intrigue. Besides taking on some qualities, we must learn to reduce some qualities in order to be conventional. A race that has attributes that stand out as peculiar will be praised for them or condemned for them, according as they appear praiseworthy or blameable. These things enter the warfare, and have very much to do in making for the condition hoped for. And it stands to reason that these better agencies for the race's welfare have been at work manifesting themselves in various ways, some of which are not so apparent, but which leave plainly their evidences. The reduction of lawlessness by way of lynching is clearly the outgrowth of the rearrangement of racial notions by the race, making less the presumed caused for the thing. The fact that the "great first cause" presumed—raping—has been removed, is a thing for satisfaction, since to have stood convicted racially of rape as best understood would have meant an inefaceable disgrace, and which would not have been downed as long as the charge was made with show of success. But in spite of this clearly gained point, lynching yet lingers, rising now and then to vex and disturb us as a thing to be always with us. One would think that with the absence of the excuse there would be an abseance of the act. No cause, no effect is the logical conclusion to such problems. But is it that way? The recent Tennessee happenings serve to remind us that the system is yet too vigorous for our good. The odium of the thing, however, attaches to those white men doing the thing and not to the Negroes, who, if guilty and when guilty of any crimes of the criminal calendar, are not different to white men when guilty. The fact that the Negroes were generally in custody subjects for sure punishment, puts the attacking white men in a very poor light. Negroes urge that it is a thing of jealousy on top of prejudice—compounded wrong, such as Negroes of our country so often undergo. And it looks that way because impatience is exhibited at the laws that also deals with white men, exhibiting no such impatience, however, when dealing with them, proving the added thing of jealousy, since prejudice is generally satisfied with punishment—regular administered punishment. Jealousy demands a sort of revenge—the mob is revengeful and not an "instrument" of justice. It is a shameful admission on the part of white men that they are jealous of Negroes beyond their prejudice. And it is a very poor way to have it out. Even the "obtuse" Negro sees and knows a thing or so. He will profit by the unusual opposition. PROMINENT A. M. E. CHURCHMEN ON THE NOMINATION. Bishop H. M. Turner: "I suppose Mr. Taft will be as good as any man that the Republicans may nominate. While I do represent with his southern policy, I would like to know where we can find any man who has not shown prejudice against the Negro." Bishop L. J. Coppin: "While I do not agree with the Southern policy of Mr. Taft, I believe that he has made a good president in other respects and will vote for him if he is nominated." Bishop B. F. Lee: "I have nothing to say beyond that none of those mentioned has caught my fancy." Bishop J. S. Flipper: "I will not support Mr. Taft if he is renominated. While I believe he is shine in his belief, I cannot believe that he is colored men from the holding of federal offices in the South, and the appointment of Southern Democrats thereto will build up a strong Republican party in the Senate." Bishop B. T. Tanner: "Former Senator Poraker is my choice. As to Taft and Republicanism, it is six of one and a half dozen of the other, with possibly Taft a little bit better." Bishop C. T. Shaffer: "I will have to wait until sentiment crystallizes a little more before expressing any opinion as to whom I will favor as the Republican nominee for the presidency." Dr. W. S. Scarborough, president of Wilberforce University: "I have known both Messrs. Roosevelt and Taft for years. Mr. Roosevelt has declared that he will candidate and I am for Mr. Taft. While not candidate, I am for his Southern policy, we must remember that the Democratic party is traditionally opposed to us. I know that President Taft is deeply interested in the welfare of the race." Bishop W. H. Heard: "I do not like the policy that the present administration has inaugurated regarding the holding of federal offices by colored men in the White House, but Roosevelt's nomination for the presidency." HENDERSON KY S. LA VETTA JONES. Special to THE FREEMAN The domestic science department of the Douglas high school opened last week with Mrs. Rosa E. Cabell as teacher at their meeting on Sunday. February 25 held its meeting at Oldenburg School and eight grade held a meeting Wednesday, February 7, for the purpose of organizing a Junior Civile League of Benjamin College following officers were elected Benjamin College, S. D. W. Carr, vice president; Miss Annette Brown, secretary; Miss Fistina Miller, assistant secretary; Miss Virgin Gillwell, treasurer; the Mother's Club will hold a meeting Friday, February 16, at the Alves street school. The Dunbar Literary Society of the Douglas high school will hold its biweekly rhetorical Friday afternoon, February 16, at the Alves street school, Mrs. Lucy Harris, of Chicago, is in the city, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. P. H. Kennedy, backshear is ill at her home, 700 South Church Rev. P. H. Kennedy, who was operated on last week is improving rapidly., Mrs. H. F. Jones will make a flying trip to Sebree, where she will install the office of Mrs. Chas. S. Carr, Jr., spent Saturday in Evansville on business., Mrs. A. E. G is in the city on business., Miss M. V. Kennedy has improved somewhat., Mrs. A. H. home on Alves street., Dr. W. J. Weston spent Thursday in Sebree, Ky. Look out for the baseball edition AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL Governor Harmon a Guest of the City —Negro Force Too Strong for Angry Mob—Prof. C. L. Timberlake, Editor of "The Voice" in the City—Auto Party to See "Smart Set"—Louisville Caterers Serve Swell Reception—Prof. Garvin, the Agriculturist, in the City. By Hardin Tolbert, 425 Washington St. New Phone 666. at Mrs. T. L. Brooks, where they were served a delightful lunch...Mrs. Susie Butler has been very ill, but is able to be up...Mrs. John Mayson Del Coppel and Master Edward, of Cincinnati, are in the city, visiting their mother, Mrs. Mahalah Butler, and their mother, Mrs. John Canada is able to be up from a hard spell of la gripe...A special party from Lawrenceburg visited the Normal School, the historic monument of the University of Chicago in the party were Misses Addie Harrison and Mary Haydon, Messrs. R. Pleasant, H. Thomas and H. Bush. Miss Hayden will graduate from the public school this spring...Mr. William William spent a day Emmy and H. Jacksonism a day in the city...Mrs. Annie Grant and stepdaughter arrived from Louisville...Prof. John Wales left for Managa, Nicaragua...Mrs. William Brooks left for Cincinnati Mrs. H. Jacksonism a day in the city...Mrs. Annie Grant and stepdaughter arrived from Louisville...Prof. John Wales left for Managa, Nicaragua...Mrs. William Brooks left for Cincinnati Mrs. Malvin Harrison is very parents the pleurse...The Freeman headquarters has been moved from the Frankfort Pressing Club t o the People's Pharmacy on one corner of washing and Clinton station there. Please leave the cation there. While drinking your delicious drink don't forget The Freeman is on sale at the same place. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Death of Mrs. Joseph F. Nelson— Other Items. CARY B. LEWIS AT HIS OLD KENTUCKY HOME. Has Visited Colleges—Will Stop at Indianaapolis En Route to Chicago. SHEFFIELD, ALA., NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN. The members of Cable Chapel C. M. E. church are making preparations to entertain the ministerial council of the C. M. E. church by the commission of the C. M. E. church 28 and 28, and March. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings. The program will be interesting and logical. Subjects will be discussed by able and experienced staff. Mr. Mark Rutland has had his home on Second street improved by adding three new rooms, which adds very much to the excellent home, with both beauty and comfort. We would like to have more energetic young men of this kind in our church, and we would like to sell a salesman in the J. Spielberg dry goods store to a co-ordained man should call at Spielberg's and purchase his dry goods and shoes from Mr. Rutland. . . Mr. J. M. Elliott, of Decatur, has been a salesman of this store. Mr. J. S. Elliott, of this city, Mr. J a few days in this city visiting his cousin M. Elliott is one of Decatur's prominent business men. . . Mr. Henry Ellis died at his Furnace Hill, Saturday, February 17. SILKEN BILLY MILLS Advertisers, write us at once concern in space, entertain sping number in space, baseball edition of The BILLY MILLS Advertisers, write us at once concerning space, number space, baseball, edition of The Sports Illustrated. Illustrations and articles of much importance will appear in the annual spring number and baseball edition of The Freeman. THE FILM MAKES A SUCCESS IN THE CINEMAS OF THE TIME. HOVIS & LEVIS Lewis and Lewis made their initial appearance to an Indianapolis audience Monday night at the Crown Garden and proceeded to make good. Others on the stage Seals and Fisher, Ole Young wire artist, Alice Crockett, soubrette, and John Does. Lewis and Lewis made their initial appearance to an Indianapolis audience Monday night at the Crown Garden and proceeded to make good. Others on the stage Seals and Fisher, Ole Young wire artist, Alice Crockett, soubrette, and John Does. "JOLLY" JOHN LARKINS And Associate Performers, Present "Royal Sam," New Musical St. Joseph, Mo.—"Jolly" John Larkins, the colored comedian, came to the Lecum last night in a new musical comedy, Royal last night supported by a big comedy of Negroes so well known here as that other Negro funmaker, S. H. Dudley, but he drew a good sized audience, and the two ballet companies of Negroes own race, were well filled, and the appreciation evinced from that quarter demonstrated that he had made good. "He has a good voice, radiates and bubbles over with continual good humor. He sang a half dozen songs that were all received with great favor, but his best numbers were. The one I am 'Am' is the most child." Jennie Pearl also made a good impression in several tuneful numbers, including "Dream of My Dreams" and "funky fun" with voices among the principals, worthy of mention being Miss Anita Wilkins, Miss Carlotta Freeman and J. Francis Mores. The mixed chorus isn't numerically large, but it is the variety of guitars he came out in a rich pink satin costume with hat to match, that created no end of admiration from the upper portion of the house, and the company is booked for the rounder of the week, and there will be a Saturday matinee. TO MR. RUSSELL. I read your article and in reply will say I did not ask your advice as to how to form a syndicate. Nor do I care to give you a lot of newspaper notoriety. I will not give you a lot of newspaper forming a colored circuit, in my experience you a job as office boy and pay you $5 or $per week. That's more than you're worth still I believe in helping the poor Negro all I can as this is a Negro enterprise succeeded in raising the $500,000 I wanted and will rent, buy or build the theaters in the cities where I can interest local capital, and for several business reasons I will not try to operate the circuit until after the election. Has it been, Ruse? Now, I have no time to argue with you through the Freeman columns, as this paper is recognized as the leading colored paper, and its columns should be devoted to something more interesting than an argument So I will not use the valuable space for the same. Now, I suppose Mr. Russell will have three columns in his next line, but I will no way answer him not argue through the paper. Remember, Mr. Russell, if it does not cost any more than it did the last time for your right eye, I might have some experienced judge to appraise the left one. If not, wait until I come to Chicago and will tie you out to the cafe and see that you get another square meal. I know that they are few and far between, but you deserve at least two (2) square meals a year. I've given you one and I may give you another. Respectfully, S. H. DUDLEY. Mme. MARY A. 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While her “Southern Darkey Party,” give , —— In the speech gn the “Darkles Below Dis May and May (String Beans) in Jack-| Lines’ Kept te aur 1 ee Ee cutie’ Hay at the Globe theater, Tougheer, 7 Eo ——— ‘The Program ‘pened with a serlectl ne Raineys are in their fourth week|on the” pianoforte tee, ee, Sysetteetl " jlobe theater, Jacksonville, Fla. then Madame Brown, in costume, ‘inte eee preted Fiust's ‘Marguerite for welt a Lowry, comical banjo king, opens] was enihusiasticnigrteetted see tn iphia’on United time March 11 | won, fresh lautele with Sikes eka ae eee jen,” “and ‘Madame Browns, in costars ¢ Ml, Dudely, actor, and Sylvester Rus-| warbled the Indlare Bon ety, Troe ea i have again opened up hos-| me ® After the sketch, “A. Dream," alreas : a referred to, Madathe ‘Brown, sang Sve what's that? Mix up tn Loutsvitter| ai Erimerva’ Cig tale er eee, ave avwa’s sake. “What did dey do Kies" and “comin tae): yf, Saw, The last named bringing the house tite fe bots to applaud. " Never’ before had ‘the poe iapyr_S. Lackhart Minstrel Mata ana] lar Okt ditty Deak ae ore in ee eee yusical Comedy Co., 18 Inthe state of | Mra Smith’ gave Ker esau mermeete jissourt; going South. Making good. Party,” and we cannot say too muc i ene Praise of this clever cultwrea sit 2a 1+ of a greater Crown Theater in| Rrtise ols will not down. It ought to| "In conclusion, Madame Brown sang “ 8 Since the Walker Theater fails to ane Prayer,” then (by Special request The celebrated Leon, magician and ven- triloquist, opened at the Belmont theater, Fencucola, "Fla, week of February 19th, for two weeks. Coates and Grundy are at the Empire ‘Theater, Indianapolis, this week in. the famous’ Watermelon’ Trust.” ‘The team Stored its usual success, Porter & Porter have closed a six ‘yecks engagement at the Globe ‘Theater, Jacksonville, Fla, “Have opened up at ite Peking, Savannah, Ga. Jessie Mitchell, of the ‘Three Dancing nitehells, nas secured Vance Lowry, ban- jo king, for a return engagement at his Heater in Brooklyn, Ne Le Vola, slack wire king, closed a suc- cessful engagement at the Lincoln ‘Thea- fer, Jacksonville, Fla., where he was featured as the midair wonder. Harry A. Southard, one of the three best slide trombone soloists of this coun- tr, will return to the East after spend- ing four years on the Pacific coast. ‘The Russells, Joe and Amanda, were at the National theater, Detroit, last week. ‘The Pumpkin Colored ‘Trio Appeared on tie same bill, Both acts went big. Bessie Edington, a noted singing and dancing soubret- of the south, making rood us she goes, “A feature attraction of fvery bill. Will soon open in New York City The Ramsey Sisters have just closed a sucressful four Weeks engagement at the Disie Theater, Richmond, Va. Are now it the Foraker Theater, Washington, bc The team of Mills and Tansel, while playing thr Pekin theater in Cincinnatt, OG. Sopred at Madam M. Wothy’s, and they sav it is the best place for’ per- Willie Owen, the “Tennessee Kid,” is still leaving “the audience screaming nightly with his funny sayings and par- Qdies at the Booker Washington ‘Theater, St. Louis, Mo, ‘Thornton & Long closed a successful engugement at the Lyric Theater and opened an extraordinary engagement at the Queen Theater for one week at Wil- mington, N. C. Mrs. Henry Saparo, of Chicago, joined her husband, Henry, ‘thts week in” Indi- anapolis.” Mf. Sapare is one of the Pump- kin Colored ‘Trio, now filling an engage- nent at the Gayety theater. The Alcazar ‘Theater, Galveston, Tex., is still sending them alway nightly. Geo, Centers and” Sandy Burns are holding their own. Rae Wallbury, the little wom- an with the big volee, made quite a hit singing “Fishing.” Mose MeQuitty, that sensational bari- tone player, Joined Dana ‘Thompson's Famous Sunny’ Dixie Minstrels at, Jack- sonvilie, Fla, February 1. Mr. ‘Thomp- son now has a fourteen-plece band and tley sure play some music. Mrs. Jennie Turner, of 4740 Dearborn street, and Mr. W. EB. Warren, of 3750 Rhodés avenue, Chicago, TIl., were called to Nashville, ‘Tenn. on account of the death of Mr.’ Warren's mother, Mrs. Julia Warren, who departed this life January Ame. Anita Pattl Brown heralded as the greatest coloratura soprano soloist, now traveling, had great success in her British West Indies, ‘The madame is an Indianapolis production, | ‘The people here brand thelr “wares” “Made in Indianap- lis." standing for quality lke goods tints er Gee Madam E. Azalia Hackley is having success with, “her musical lecture, "A Night in Paris,” down in Texas. Her en~ trtainments are guaranteed. She sings French songs “done in English,” and talks on phases of Parisian life. Judging from the program at Galveston, ‘her audience there enjoyea a rare, rich’ treat, such as ‘only the few can’ give. tank Kirk, the musteal tramp, writes, While playing the Lyda theater’ in Chi- cago was billed heavy as the man that makes you laugh from start to finish, over-lived up to. the billing at each per- formance.” "P. 8. “Mr. Jos. S. Watts, ev- ey word of your write-up is true and of the old school. Good for you, Mr. Watts, Tm with’ you; be original, then you fear ‘The Pumpkin Colored ‘Trio, in Indianap- lis thix week at the aGyety ‘Theater. A Yerv snappy proposition... They proved a Jolly set that caught the patrons from the jump. 'Saparo, straight man, and Perrin fonedian, ‘are ‘equally clever. Both were Uterally applauded. ‘The lady, Miss Cross- ¥. Js a pleasing little personalty, a. strong lick in ‘the chain, ‘The act 1s a help to the Dill. “It consists of neat steps, en- {ertaining talks, tuneful ditties and stage lay in general. THE FINAL CONCERT GIVEN BY MADAME PATTI BROWN. A Large and Aprreciative Audience Heard Popular Singer. woinsston, Jamaica.—The Conversorium Bas packed “to” its utmost seating and “anding eapgelty ‘Tuesday night, a large Bercentase of the audience Was. made UD Qf society fol of ‘Kingston and St. An- Grex, when Madame Anita Patt Brown, cor lease, U. S.A, gave her final con- irrt_in this sland, which she has toured {or the past two or three months. Madame Bren was supported by Mrs. 1. Smith, clever elocutionist and monologist. peltlé audience had come expecting to {eer something exveptionally fine from {ie talented artists, and thelr expecta~ {ons were fully realized. Madame Brown fis in magnificent voiee and in the opin “af many in ‘that crowded house her iineine was’ the finest ever heard in this find so far as memory. goes. Her ar “culation and vocalization were flawless. G24 tie audience showed Its delight in farts! applause. Equally briltiant in her ier 2's Ms. Smith, who, as an elocution- & 'S.a8 fine as any ever seen in Jamai- Siioditt interpretation of the parts “Sus- Rig and “Charity,” in a sketch written ‘Mrs. Smith exclusively for Miss Brown. While Be eas, Particularly | brilliant, while her “Southern Darkey Party,” given In the speech on the “Darkles Below Disie Lines kept the audience "te soars Taughters 7* “The Program pened with a. sertection onthe! pianoforte, by Mrs Smith wed Sen’ Madame “Brown, in costume. ings Preted Faust's Marguerite for tick te Was enthusiastically encored. Mra asin Won fresh laureis with Baker's “Aue teat Jen," ‘and ‘Madame “Brown, in costume, Warbled the Indian Bell song, from Lack: me, ‘After the sketch, “A. Dream," already referred ‘to, Madatne ‘Brown, sing: Sven 44 Primerva"” Gn Malian)” “x Save ‘Thee Kiss" and. “Coming. thro” the “Boe.t tars last named bringing the house teits tert fo applaud, "Never before had ‘he: passe lar old ditiy been so. sweetly: Invempfera Mrs."Smith gave her’ “Southern Davy Party," and “we cannot say" "too mnsh Praise of this clever ‘cultured ‘ail reusd arse Tn ‘conclusion, Madame Brown sang “A Guila’s Prayer,” then (by special Teaest) “the Last Hose of Stinmens ine weith she ‘roused her audience to deep emotiven and ‘Tosti's “Good-Bye'—the song. which never dies. Just ay the audience rose to leave, Madame ‘Brown and Mrs. Sovith ‘brows, tet fo'that grand old song,’ “Home Swent Home.’ an appropriate ending ts a mast nifleent program, THE PUMPKIN COLORED TRIO. Perrin, Crossby ‘and’ Saparo haye been such" a" pronounced hit on. the Gus “San fimen “that "last week" wile playing at Springleld, O. at" Mrs Sun's theaters Me Blin, after’ scaing the act, immediate gave them contracts over his circuit up to May. This is the largest consecutive num: Dor of weeks ever tendered to any" eolored act by Mr. Sun. It goes to show that wood Geportment an drelianitity count, Keeps soot head, work ‘hard, ‘then all wil” be Sook, head CINCINNATI THEATRICALS. ‘The Pekin theater is attracting its usual large crowds this week. The. bil is a new one, which always heips the box office along. ’ Miss Cordelia Reed, anothet ‘one of Cincinnati's own, was given a try: ‘out, upon the recommendation of. Col Sam Brown, and our ever popular colonel was there with the good guess, for the little lady was there with the sweet voice and with a little prompting she should be heard from further up the line, if given @ chance. Good singing and dancing and a funny line of tobasco sauce. talk. Is about the only way of describing “rh Michaels," a new team closing the bill ‘The male member of the team {sa stranger to the Pekin patrons and he made good on the opening, while the lady, who is well known here, was given a tremendous ovation when she made her appearance before the footlights. She has a beautiful voice and Is a clever dancer, A good business is the prediction for the Pekin all week. Notes. Mr. Wm. Lewis, of Chicago, passed through this city, en route home last week. Bae Mr. Ed. Gaither's fine touring can is at- tracting general attention during the big automobile show at Muste hall. Sid Bell, a well-known man about town, died in this city last week, from a com: plication of diseases. His’ remains were shipped to his former home in Lexington, Ky. Mr. Fred Doll and Charles Helms, ife-long friends, looked after the funeral arrangements in this city. ‘The Hamilton county court house has been crowded all week, during the trial of Fred Willis, who killed Hiram Hendricks a few months ago at the Sunny South saloon, on Sixth avenue. Mr. A. L. Beat- ty, our well-known attorney, is assisting the prosecution. THE ALABAMA MINSTRELS EN ROUTE. We made our first stand, under canvas yesterday, at Ennis, Texas, to a fine house, and the show went as smooth a3 if it had been on the road for weeks, Am proud to say that we have a fine bunch of people here, Twenty-nine colored peo: Dle, fourteen-piece band, six ladies on’ the Stage, six end men, ten white’ working men.” Our first part opens with overture of burnt cork, which starts the bail Toll ing, with Joe and Eugene Clarke with tam- bouirine and bone solos. Grand ‘finale Miss Hicks featuring “The Monkey Rag," with little Willie Pawards as. the mon- Key. Olio opens with Watts ana Bdwards then follows McFarland, monologist, then Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, sketch artists; Al ma Williams, song and dance artist. Our after plete 18 a scream, “Bad Girl From Pineh.”""W. EB. Pace has the band, and is enlarging it as fast as he can get mu- siclans that can handle standard. music Wallace Peterson, orchestra leader, With nine pieces. I have entire charge of the stage. Am proud to say that we have two Pullman’ cars and not box ears, as most colored shows have. Our accommo- @ations are of the best. Can't. speak highly enough of the treatment we get, as our manager, C. L. Erickson, is one of the best men I have ever worked” for. Colored performers take notice, ag this is a home for good people, and as to getting the show before the public, Mr. Erickson is sparing no pains as there are three men ahead of ‘the show, and when the show arrives in town, we look the part. “HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE” CHANGES HANDS. Will Car rington, of the team of Jun- iper and Carrington, is proprietor "and manager of the company. The show car. ries twenty-one people, band and oF. chestra and in the future will be known as The King of Dixie and playing the middie west. This week Pekin ‘Theater, Chicago. Regards to profession. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. MUSICAL DRAMATIC BABY F. SEALS IN SEARCH OF FAME CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell WILSON & DEWEY AT THE MONOGRAM. Mabel Gant Charms in New Songs Dancing. Quite the heaviest attraction on _ the Stroll this week is Alf, Wilson and Wil- iam Dewey, a team of truly great come- dians who held over from last week to Meliver an entirely new act that was fully up to the standard of last week's record. Wison, who is truly a masterpiece a5. straight man, won high favor in a song which reminded us of George W. Walker, and his comedy work, too, indicated some Class. “Dewey, the most promising young comedian we have seen this season, was there again with the goods, and with his magnificent tenor voice held. everybody spellbound with his songs. Miss" Mabel Gant made her first_appearance since her return from the East, and showed no traces of her recent illness. She wore a charming new" wardrobe and sang” songs which attracted. She was as bewitching as ever and her dancing won vociferous applause. Mills and. Tansell made. thelr Te-appearanee and repeated thelr former success. Billy Mills. brought forth the usual amount of generous laughter in his monologue, and Miss ‘Tansell again made ‘a hit with’her phenomenal alto voice, and ‘the “Chicken Heel” song was. re-demand- ed. Claude Winfrey, in a monologue, was highly pleasing. ANOTHER BIG BILL AT THE NEW GRAND. A. W. Greer Scores on the Last Half New Picture Bill at the Phoenix. The Five Juggling Jordans were very good club jugglers, and Santucci, an_ac- Gordeon player, gave a number from Trov- atore, "while riot artistle ‘perfection, was notably florid in its beauty of rendition. This and "Beautiful, Doll” - won, well- earned applause. "Three Dreamers” was An entertaining trio ‘of song comedians, who won by clever devices. Sadie Sher: man, in mimic recitation and dialect char- acter, ‘made a favorable impression, and Lorrdine and Dudley, in “The Finish,” was a typewriters love story. ‘The last halt of the week had Con and Conrad, comical balancers, who were good, and Maurice Samuels and company, in a “Day at Ellis Island.” "Mr. Samuels proved to be a fine artist actor in Malan character. ‘The colored acts were Miller ‘and Lyles, who finished out the week, A. W. Greer Was a monologue artist of much ability, whose work was both clever and original, He whittled a stick asa novel addition to his ‘talk, ‘which was highly entertaining. The Grind can stand Mr. Greer soon again. “Barnyard Frolickers” was a good plantation comedy act, in. which Camp- bell Warfield and Henderson. scored heav- ily and the chorus, which had pretty girls, was attractive in ‘songs and dances. “The Railroad Builders” and “Marathon Race” were inspiring pictures, Frank Tate, the best. violinist. who ever served in.” the Grand orchestra, did not return, having accepted another job downtown. “For the Cause of the South” and “The Mission Father” were notable among the good pictures together with the splendid, lively ‘and symphonic musie of the orches- fa ‘and. the novel. gunnonading of the trap drummer added spirit to the illusion. ‘The new illustrated song by Mrs. Patton was, entitled “The Hour That Gave You Me.” “This house ts soon to inaugurate 8 o'clock matinees daily. Jacob Nelson has left the hospital very much Improved, after a sudden attack of theumatism. ‘The road to intelligence is not a wide open street, but a long narrow lane. This is one reason why so many’ actora, mt sicians and even some managers are Un- able {o ‘understand. newspaper men, who have become famous by first having to de- liver the goods and convinea. the. public that they are possessed of just a portion of mother-wit brains. ‘Theater problems are funny things where men ‘have no money, no ability and no prestige. Now, how ean such men give orders to a. ste: cessful newspaper man, when they, them- selves, need the aid of’ the press. “Charles R. Reese and Gladys Eawards, singers, were recently married at Olivet Jack Johnson is said to have done a lit- tle Vaudeville skit atthe Haymarket. the- ater, assisted by Miss Ada Banks, a few weeks ago. aay | Sidney I, Perrin, of the Pumpkin Col- ‘ored ‘Trio, “whieh ineludes Goldte. Crosby and Henry Saparo, are at the Galety, In- Gianapolis, Ind with Columbus, ‘Toledo and Cleveland, “o., to. follow. T’ am ad- Tnonished by Mr. "Perrin to ‘keep a. cool head, for which T, thank. him. ae George R. Garner, Jr, Is to give @ re- cital on April 8. Mr. Garner did not _ac- cent an offer made by’ the management of the Choral Study Club, owing to @ fe nancial difference,» | Mrs. L. B. Tidwell, mother of Aubrey Lvles, of Miller and Lyles, has been. very ill with a nervous breakdown at her home in this city. ‘The team Jumped from New York to play the Grand theater, In favor of Mr. Lyle’s visit, 0 Joe Jordan, the composer, who is now doing ‘a sketch with Maud "Turner, “ar rived in the city last week to be at the bedside of hig mother, who 1s dangerously i Mr. Jordan left Berlin, Germany, on January "28, in response to a dispatch from home.’ I took a run down to the Majestic the- ater to see Eva Tanguay, that bewitching Uittle creature who sings songs about her- self and hollers so, loud. “She sings about the “Tanguay Rag” and about people who RaRv re gave an imitation of her, and then she Screams “I don't care.” ‘I ‘also heard a 00d trio of mefale singers who. appeared at the Grand earlier in the ‘season under another name.” Why change thelr name: Solution of the Valuation and Depre. ciation of Musicians as a It bas been some little time since I have had occasion to speak on’ the Problem of musicians, The white mu- sicians are fortunate in having a strong, intelligent organization, which not only: relieves managers of the burden of ad. justing their differences, but prohibits them. " Leaders are competent and their bower is exacted by the organization, and the schedule of union prices is es? {ablished. “With the colored musicians it is different. Some belong” to the uion and some do not. None of them get union prices, except that Manager Klein, of the Monogram, pays music ¢lans according to their ability. Sweat. man got more money than any white clarionetist in an orchestra.” Dorsey sets a union leader's salary, and Reeves, the trap drummer, whom I consider & greater artist than Bert A. Williams While a trap drummer, gets a higher Salary than any other ‘colored "trap drummer. Now, in the adjustment of factional and financial differences and competent ability ‘it would be only necessary for all the musicians who are not in the Federation of Musicians’ Union to be- come members. The question of treat- ing with musicians is a most exacting one. The very best musicians, as a rule, Who are possessed of genius’ have ar! tistic temperaments, ‘However young they may be, their work has consisted of ‘arduous study and persistent. prac- tice, and the jolts of teachers and Jeers from other people while they were in- competent. When they become compe- tent by indorsements from greater. mus sicians, who are the best judges, and by well-known, capable critics, they at once come into ‘demand, and thelr’ chances for making a living are established, and they at once become sensitive to the command or insults of all people con- cerned, either above them ‘or beneath them. "In most cases musicians come from the best families in every walk of life, whose parents have labored for their Welfare and teaching. “They are usually better bred and superior in quali- tles to their surroundings in the show Profession, + Musicians of great talent are most always ‘nervous and independent, "for reasons already “explained, and. daily they are subjected to the hen-pecking of many performers who are ignorant and unreasonable. In dealing with mu- siclans, not more than one manager. of @ house should treat with them. If a musician drinks, no manager can stop him by @ rough’ command; he can only request him not to drink in the day- time through the medium of friendship ‘and cordiality; and “fines” are robbery, except in very exceptional cases, to serve as a reprimand. ‘The position of a ieader is quite the same as that of a manager—he cannot command by force without weakening his own importance, Everything has to be adjusted by courtesy and intelligence to be successful, If a leader is inferior in ability to his’ musicians, they are al- Ways aware of it and aré sensitive to his self-importance, if exhibited, ard envy his position only from a financial standpoint. With all due respect to the managers, if a corps of musicians is not paid standard prices, too much cannot be expected of their’ perfections in pri- Vate life If they take it ont in brooding over affronts from superiors, ‘and if their claims for a raise in salary are Just, even if not union men, their in- Gividual ability should be considered, in the meantime the musicians will bear in mind that it is their duty to be cordial and willing and liberal in their efforts to please managers, agree with thelr leaders and serve performers while in the pit to the best of their ability in appreciation for the kind words which fave been spoken for them and for the public that indorses them. A TALE OF EMPTY LIFE. Where heaping errors quaff love's sorrow, ‘Through life's temporal road, The innate rose of a thorny bush, Brings the heart of a heavy load. Today's deception weeps tomorrow, Lost in spiteful strife; “For the one you love, none can replace” Ts a tale of empty lite. SYLVESTER RUSSELL. EASTERN THEATRICALS. By Billy E. Jones. Gilmore, Kinky and Gilmore opened the bill at the Howard theater, Washington, D. G, last Monday in a’ neat, refined singing and dancing specialty, this being their second week here. Having reviewed this act last week, I will say that thel song, “Please Don’t Shake It Baby While T'm Gone,” is one big applause winner. ‘The Wizards, two womon, were next on the Dill. “One ‘of the women 1s. possessed of a rich contralto voice, used. effectively in the number, “Harbor ‘of Love,” which ‘gained immediate applause. ‘The act is pleasing. TS anOr |_ Montgomery and MeClain, a man and a woman, please immensely, the woman be- Ing exceedingly clever in her work, and getting over her song, “Carolina Rag,” ir great style. She would do well in a big Production if given the opportunity. Anderson and Goins are scoring a big success on Loen’s time. This week they are playing at the Alhambra theater, at Stanford, Conn, | | Jones and Grant at Court theater, in Newark, N. J., this week. Black and Jones at Greeley Square the- ater, New York City, Brown and Nevaro opened last Monday at Lincoln Square theater, New York City. Cook and Stevens at South End theater, Boston, Mass., and last three days at the Orpheum. Ss ges a Ea, Tolliver at the Hub theater, Boston. ‘The Sambo Girls, with Edgar Connor, at Poli’s theater, Bridgeport, Conn. Sandifer and Criswell at the Fairyland theater, Washington, D.C. ‘The piece orchestra, piano and drums, is quite an attraction at the Faryland theater, and when these boys get through (Series Continued.) MATINEE | Be Fo KEITHOS yoccocteinvenien EVERY Day | Grand Opera House Next Week. | cat Kxpreasion. THE AUSTRALIAN WOOD | Famous English Comedienne | eIGHT BIG. NEW METRO- ‘CHOPPERS LILLY LENA POLITAN FEATURES Famous Australian loggers| Linty Lena combines person. | Tom Newn & Co..7 Beltords, inn exciting contest ineach | Kivy Lens combines nerscn: | AY'@ Fanny Seeldman Harry and every performance, entertaining value Broen and Pederson Bros. 0 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES Se; EVENINGS lfc. For Migstrel and Band. with Young Buffalo's Wild West Show. season 1912: Musicians who double stage and orchestra; aleo good quartette that double band, “I want first class musiclana and performers, aa Texpert to use tho same bunch for the winter season. Rastus Anderson write. W. Lr HORNE, 515 Kast Wight St., Nevada, Mo. SS eee For the season of 1912, musicians who double band and orchestra and band and stage. With the Two Bills Shows, Address PROF. BISMARK FERRIS, Waxahachie, Texas. take totica, “ake them all sit up and take notice. ‘The manager, Mr. Luke Kearney, Is well pleased, “My Friend From Dixie” at the Howard theater, Washington, 1. C., this week. John F, Foster at Ford Dabney's the- ater, Washington, this week. Malloy and MeKenzle close two suc- goeatul Weak in, Washington.” Will now @ quartette to open some time. in Philadelphia, ‘then will appear in" New York City. We wish them success in their new venture, To the ladies of the profession: When playing Washington, D.'C., would do. well to visit the hair dressing’ parlors of ‘S¥- phax & Downey, manufacturers of the Ora Criswelt puff. When in: Washiogtore Cut at 1832 Seventh street, Nv W. A contract for a term of three years Was executed last Saturday between F Ziesfeld and Bert Williams Before’ the expiration.of that contract Williams will be starred by Ziegfeld in a comedy, mean- while he will play the engagements pre- Hlously’ outlined by is manager, Ho Will Femain with the Follies of 1911 until the end of its tour and then begin rehearsals for the Follies of 1912, which will be pro- duced at the Jardin-de-Paris " early” in June, in eNw York City, Miss Emma Skinner, singing comedl- gune, at the Crescent theater, New York, NE The Mfler Family, musical artists, Who have been playing’ successfully in Washington all winter, are getting ready for, thelr summer tout, which Will begin Feenest Smith, the magician, formerly of Washington, D. C.. now at Atlantie City, with hip “brotier, Bugene. Hellman, wil appear tn vaudeville at the beginning of next season, 4 ‘To the colored actor and show mana- ger:The show business of today. is get- ting good for the colored performers. in colored houses, and bad in white houses, White managers have reached the point where they want to show. the colored ac- tor that he is not what he thinks he Is worth. Colored performers “must. learn to keep thelr contracts where they belong and their tongues likewise, and also. quit knocking. He must keep’ his ‘business strictly to himself. If he is getting a good salary or if he is getting a small asiary it is his business and should not. be made the subject of a lengthy and_indiscreet discussion at the club, cafe or restaurant. Such discussions invariably end in one actor Knocking the other, as one will through spite or some other motive tell & manager that a certain actor received only so much and in. this way lead the manager to think that ‘the actor “under Aiscussion is not worth the salary he asks, Such a conclusion is not just nor in. keep- ing with known facts, as some acts are worth more than others in certain houses, An example was furnished last week, Where two acts were placed on the same bill and the smaller of the two got more encores than the larger act with an’ es- tablished reputation. Hence the cheapest act in the country may go bigger In one house than the headliner, while in another house it would be a. frost. ‘This only shows that performers should not. think that they have the best act on earth and that they cannot afford to knock as the tables may turn and put the other fellow on top. ‘The performers must. understand thoroughly ‘thelr relations and. must. fol- low with absolute. businesslike sincerity the provisions of thelr contracts. ‘Today the public would not take Kindly to the drama presented by, these actors. But an act written along the lines of a com- edy-drama, with just enough comedy’ to relieve the heaviness of the drama and with @ flashing, bright ending, would go Very well and” offer’ opportunities for clever” acting and amusing situations. Such a playlet, say four characters and doing forty miriutes, will be offered at the Howard theater, in Washington, D. C, in the near future. Lew Henry, stage manager Howard theater. The Kemps are at the Savoy theater Atlantic City, NJ. Gilmore, Kinky and Gilmore at Audl- torium theater, Philadelphia, Pa, Alda Overton Walker and company are creating quite @ sensation on the Orpheum circuit.” They are routed until July over this time, and then will leave for England, to fill some old contracts. Miss Walker and her ‘company appeared at the Or- pheum theater, Kansas City, Mo. last week and the press and public were loud in their praise of this condensed musical comedy. This week the act is playing at Sloux City, Ia.) Miss Bessie, Gibson, well known so- prano, of Washington, D. C., is rehears- ing some new numbers. © ‘Phe Speliman Duo ig still scoring a suc- cess with Uncle ‘Tom's Cabin, with thelr singing and dancing numbers, “They are booked for the season with this compans. MT. VERNON, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Frank La Vards Holiday in Dixie min. strels, was at the Grand theater, Feb- ruary’8, 9 and 10, and played to ‘a fair attendance, as the thermometer was be- low zero. Kid Carl, the talking man, Was the feature of the show... .Mr, Ed Reynolds entered the Mt. Vernon. sani- tarium on February 10, for an operation for a cancerous growth in the stomach, sze:Mr. Miles Carr, of Xenia, is In the city on business... There was a near Wedding last week: ....The ‘Twentieth Century Club met ‘ai 'ihe ‘residence of Mrs. John C, May on February” 11th, ic Was a business meeting, after which the hostess served a delightful Tunch- eon... .Calvary Baptist church, Rev. A, A. Hampton, pastor, services as usual; Sunday school at § a.m. Mr. Chas, Blake, superintendent. ...Wayman Chap- el A. ME. chureh, Hev, John Coleman, pastor; Sunday school ai 3a. 'm., Mr. At H. Simmons, ‘superintendent; preaching by pastor at'10:30 a.m, and @ p.m, Ene deavor meeting ot 6 p.m. ROUTE. RICHARD AND PRINGLE MINSTRELS <Clsco,, Tex. Feb, 26; ‘Thuber, 27; Ft Worth, 28, LOWERY AND MORGANS MINSTRELS Aledo, “Hil, Feb. 36; Princeton, 273 Savanna, March 1; Sherrard, 2. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY Co, FpConcord, N.C, Feb. 26; Greensboro, 27; Winston-Sdiém, 28; Toanoke, Va. 28; Eynehburg, “Maren 1 South’ Bos? on, 2. “JOLLY” JOHN LARKINS IN ROYAL SAM—Havlin’s Theater, St. Louis, Mo., Feb, 25 to Mareh 2. 8. TUTT WHITNEY IN_ SOUTHERN SMART SET—Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 26 to 29; Frankfort, Ky., Maren i. McCABE'S GEORGIA” TROUBADOURS —Ottawa, Kan., Feb. 26; Waverly, 203 Lawrence, March 1-8. VAUDEVILLE. PEKIN COLORED TRIO—Grand Theater, Columbus, 0. week of Web. 26. GORDON’ AND STAPFORD—Berlin, N. H., week of Feb. 26. ‘THE RUSSELLS, JOB AND ARMANDA SShindler's ‘Theater, Chicago, week of Feb, 26. FRANK KIRK—Casino Theater, Chicago, Week of Feb, 26. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List. Anderson, Richard. Mores, J. Francis Alford, John. ‘MeCamon, J. H. Bova, ‘Al. Nicholas, Rufus jeaman, Chicken —_Peremound, Frank Bowman, W. H. Pugh Emanuel. The Bruces Price, Thomas. Cross, T. R. Rucker, John Crump, Geo. > Sheftel, Joseph. Clark, H. G. Smith, Dave Dukes, Frank H. Stewart, Richard H, Dudley, B. B. Smith, D. D. Ehiott, 5. J. Smith, James, Fitts, SF. ‘Sadler, Wm. Green, Geo. ‘Taylor, Miss Marg'te Graham, P. G. ‘Thmmens, Willie. Harris, Geo. Veneuble, Ellek Hall, D.R. Valentine, Alex Hughes, Atrus Verner, Harry. The Jolly Hender —_ Wolfscale. Geo, sce i Wise, Hen. jones, Billy ‘Winn, oJe, Jones, Archie Wallburs, James Mayfield, W. M. Williams, J. H. Moore, Alonizo Webb, Joe. Moppin, Pearl. ‘Wallburg, Hamdy. Hicks, T. J. Ladies’ List. Bright, Miss Gussie. Michaels, Leoara Edwards, Laura ‘Moore, Miss Mazie Fairfax, Mabel Nugent, Carrie Johnson, Mrs. Lulu. Smith, Miss Augustus Leges, Miss Tussie Shaw, Blanche. Moore, Miss Maggie ‘Tryer, Miss Ethel Bright, Miss Gussie. Michaels, Leoara awards, Laura Moore, Miss Mazie Fairfax, Mabel” Nugent, Carrie Johnson, Mrs. Lulu, Smith, ties Augustus Legwe, Miss Tussle’ Shaw, Blanche. Moore, Miss Maggie ‘Tryer, Miss tthel Marion, Miss Glenn ee Man or woman, in each locality, as organizer for the United Losal Neighbors of the World. Easy, pleasant work, $90 (0 $100 month, ‘This society is the most complete protection for the Home ever devised ty mortal man, New pian No dying te wins, pays while alive. "Write quick. BF. JOHNSON) Sup. C,. sid South Seventh St, Louisville, Ky. a PERFORMERS Playing the Sun Theatre, Marion, O., will find a good stopping place at G. J. COOPER’S 310 Fair Ground St. Prices Reasonable For Hunt’s Famous Minstrels ‘A cornet, clarinet and picolo play- er, to double band and erchestra. Must be able to read and fake, ‘Also a good song and dance team, lady and gent preferred. Address H. HUNT, Manager Picayune, Miss, GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 0 Lewis and Lewis are holdovers at the Gem theater, Lexington, Ky., this week. They are going fine. Chas. English, of the Sunny Dixie minstrels, has joined the Dandy Dixie minstrels, at Monroe, La., last week. Wilson H. Kyer (Peaches) would like to hear from L. H. L. La She, wire walker, Write 1627 Montrose street, Philadelphia, Pa. Lou Hall, another Fert Williams, of the South, has closed a five weeks' engagement at the Imperial theater, Jackson, Tenn. Now en route to Meridian, Miss, to the Acme theater. That mysterious trio, Green, Pough and Green, are still on the go. Just closed a successful engagement at Columbus, S. C., and opened at the new Lincoln theater, Jacksonville, Fla., Monday, February 12. Marvelous "La Vola" was a drawing card for the Lincoln theater, at Jacksonville, Fla., this week, and is said by press and public to be one of the most famous works in the world. He is a mid-air wonder. Jos. C. Rhodes, the marvelous contortionist, is off the sick list, and is doing fine at New Orleans. He expects to have his new act ready for the coming season. He will be known as the "That Dumas Trio," the workman at the Coloseum theater at Mt. Oliver, Pa., with Carnegie, Pa., and Mt. Washington to follow. After finishing these engagements on Sun time, will leave for Washington, D. C., to do five weeks. Stovall and Mitchell have joined hands with Thomas H. Dumas, and are making a concert to be known as "That Dumas Trio," the workman at the Coloseum theater at Mt. Oliver, Pa., with Carnegie, Pa., and Mt. Washington to follow. After finishing these engagements on Sun time, will leave for Washington, D. C., to do five weeks. Bessie Edgington at Lincoln theater, Jacksonville, Fla., singing and dancing soubrette, is recognized to be the champion but is swinging dancer and comedian of the South. She acts at all the first class play-houses. She is scoring a big success with "That Carolina Rag." She takes a half dozen encores at each performance singing and dancing. Was a big drawing card on the big screen when she goods and knows how to deliver them. GLOBE THEATER, JACKSONVILLE FLA. Lillard and McClain opened their week at the Globe theater as producing managers, and they were appreciated, and Mr. McClain's comedy went good. Mr. Butler May, of Mayville, better known as String Beans, is stage manager. They are playing to crowded houses. A NATIVE HAWAIIAN IN VAUDE VILLE. While in the Hawaiian Islands, I visited one of the vaudeville houses in the city of Honolulu. Lord A. Constellawali, Jr., the state's as Lono Constellawali, was third of his as on the bill. He has a good act of its kind. He does a lightning change of costumes of three varieties, and the music, songs to the tune of the dancing required seems to blend well. He has a good voice that contains a strong, rich clear tone, and much expression. He made his first appearance with W. A. Constellawali, Jr., Kentucky Stock Company, under the direction of Attress Hught, musical director, and Qualli Henry Clark, stage manager and band director. Then he had a chance to play in City. Next he was engaged as interluditor of the Nashville Students Minstrel Company, under direction of H. Hull and J. Couligan. His next engagement was with the company, known as the "Gratitfers." He was by Berte Pitman, who booked him, and the Rose City Quartette for a few weeks, then he was banded over to the S. & C. Constellawali, Jr., his best regards to all the stage folk. Also would like to hear from Qualle H Clark, and wife, Prof. Attress Hughes, Treasurer, Stoan Edwards and Artur Care, Care Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. SEEN AND HEARD WHILE PASSING. (By S. Tutt Whitney.) Through the combined efforts of our efficient manager, Mr. T. L. Corwell, and energetic advance manager, J. Martin McGregor, some of the colored jobs have been able to see the Smart Set show for the first time from any part of the house in the following cities: Albany and Americas, Ga.; Orangeburg, S. C.; Florence and Raleigh, Winston-Salem and Greenwich. To break down the inherited prejudice of a Southern white man and induce him by any line of reasoning to admit a Negro upon terms of equality is no small accomplishment. This is what Mr. Corwell and Mr. McGregor result in the theater and the show proved the wisdom of the experiment. The colored people have been quick to take advantage of the opportunity and at least their upbringing filling every inch of the apologetic audium. I have never played before finer audiences, from any point of view, than these Southern audiences. People of intelligence and management and they steadily rushed to be "jim-crowed," were represented. Every color was in evidence, from ebony black, chocolate brown, high "yaller" to caucasian white, the composite making a bouquet of varied colors. The florist, for the bouquets contained many black roses, the bête noir of all higher culturists. Little folks may make the fashions, but it takes colored folks to properly display them. The ability to look well in one's clothes comes naturally to the Negro. These audiences represented the acme of fashionable dressing. The department of patient. The ubiquitous nuisance who laughs longer and louder than anyone else and comments upon the show in a loud voice was missing from these all-colored audiences. The artist could ask for more enthusiasm. These audiences are quick to interpret an artist's meaning, and equally quick with their manifestations of approval. If a performer's work falls to the mark, it is part of the performer and not the audience. MACRON Front View of Nashville's first real Negro Opera House, located on Cedar street, between Fourth and Fifth Avenues, North. it is easier to please a Southern than it is a Northern audience I have never been able to conceive. In the South the Negro is at home in the theater and ment in his effervescent humor. Every other man or boy one meets on the street corner is a natural-born comedian, so a Southern man will willingly come before he faces the audience. If one is a dancer, he need not go far to find a bare-foot boy who can cippe one's best effort. And a man willing to concede that the Southern Negro sing "the wealthy Negroes of the South—and the many—travel to all parts of the country, and see and hear the best; consecrate the theater as the most condescendent One characteristic of these Southern audiences that has impressed me deeply is their wonderful memory. Owing to the fact that they are so colorful, I attend white shows, and the four or five colored shows they see during a season seem to accelerate their powers of assis-ment, and memorize the jokes and essential points of show one performance. If one attempts to spring a last season's joke on one of these audiences it is dollars to doughnuts that some urchin will finish the joke from the I have always been sorry that the limited seating capacity for colored people in the smaller towns makes it impossible to carry them to the North, East and West. The ministers throughout the South are for the most part liberal in their views regarding color, and encourage their members to attend. They seem to realize the remarkable influence for good that a clean, intelligent, up-to-date color show has upon any community. In Henderson, Ky., where I had the pleasure of singing a sacred solo at the colored Episcopal Church, the rector of the church, the choir, the course, exhorting them to "acquire themselves like men," not to be insensible to the potent influence for good or ill that within their power to weld and to render He has placed within their keeping. NEGRO STARS—THEATERS AND SHOWS. By Fiddler and Shelton, of the Orpheum Four. In reading an article in your of recent publication, we find a very strong letter from our brother and friend in the profession, S. H. Dudley. We wonder, thought, an upward move towards the betterment of the condition of the Negro as an entertainer and performer. Vaudeville has its limits as far as the colored performer is concerned. Seldom headlined or featured, but many times becomes a cloak as in the case of Bert Williams, Cooper and Robinson, and a few others, who are often the hit of many a vaudeville bill. So different is it in an all colored performer, who have opportunities unbounded to perfect himself for the much-coveted position of star or headliner. Just to recall a few little things that were possibly overlooked unintentionally by some of our writers or stars of our show that have been involved in the production. They made provision for the stellar face to stand alone and to take up THE MAJEST Front View of Nashville's first real New street, between Fourth and Mr. A. N. Johnson, an enterprising citizen of Nashville, Tenn., has brought about the dream of years by way of a beautiful commodious play-house auditorium, a theater for formers. Everything has been done to make the new theater, The Majestic, what it ought to be. The finishing touch was the ordering of an asbestos curtain and scenery from Chicago, costing $100,000. In speaking of the new venture, the Nashville Globe said recently: "Speculation as to the success of the theater is a matter of yesterday. Success seems to be assured for just as the Negroes of Nashville have supported two strong banking institutions, kept alive the educational enthusiasm that the Negroes of Nashville have maintained her lead as an educational center, and as through their support and religious zeal they have made Nashville the religious publishing center of the United States, and as she is rightfully nominated, nominal pride, just so she will make a success as a theater center. "When Mr. A. N. Johnson, the promoter and proprietor of the Majestic theater, was seen as he aligned from the train on his return from Chicago, he stated that he had succeeded in getting in touch with booking agencies in the Windy City, by which he had secured the booking of some of the best shows on the road. The shows will come to Louisville, and from Louisville to this city, taking their choice from Nashville to Memphis, Birmingham or Atlanta. The first big attraction secured for the season was the Smart Set, a show that needs no introduction, and in all probability the Black Patti Troubadours will follow this. THE FREEMAN. AN \LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. time in shows that could easily have been employed by those in the ranks, which would have shown the management the good material he was employing, and in the passing away of our friend and pastor, in the past as the manager would have seen the plausibility in giving the man or woman who had shown his or her ability, a chance to head a show. In fact, with a few exceptions there were no understated reasons why. We wonder why. The slogan seemed to be "once a chorus man always a chorus man." So in the passing of our stars, the manager knew of no one ability to show their talent been along the stellar line. Simply because the so-called position in Negro shows was held in close confines. The cry was "let them come up, as I did." But, we ask, "was I ever restricted? And anything etaoin %1/2%t, etaoin? Should anything that I do or suggest be labeled 'inconsistent, not in keeping?" But we are digressing. What we wish to speak of was along the lines of Dudley's letter. Just imagine what it would be like to have a wheel or circuit of shows and theaters. Sixteen weeks, sixteen theaters, sixteen shows with return engagements, making thirty-two weeks in each season, with a wheel or circuit of shows. How one show would work to become a better show than the one following or preceding. Look at the opportunities for our colored writers, musicians, and actors. It is now nice Nero financiers get together to look scheme square in the face. Progression along the lines of show business is bound to come, and the Negro, as an entertainer, will be a commodity, a diversion, be it original and lends color to the stage. The stage is elevating, a vocation for those who have talent along that line. The Negro can put on good wholesome shows and will attract both white and black audiences. The Negro says, there are theaters in cities where the Negroes are thickly settled that can be leased. We have capable comedians, singers, dancers, also novelty acts, to place from sixteen to twenty shows. Get the theaters and we are sure the shows will be easily enough organized. We can at this time call to mind performers who will be able to such organizations and will fill the stellar roles. Bert Williams, S. H. Dudley, John Larkins, John Rucker, Salem Tutt Whitney, Sam Gaines, Miller and Lyles, Stewart and Marshooper and Robinson, Stewart and Marshooper and Clarence Powell and many others we might mention. Get the theaters and all things will fall in line. It will success to the movement which will empower the movement to our talented men and women. So we say, like the Irishman, "All power to ye, Dudley." GREATEST NEGRO JOURNAL IN AMERICA. Centralia, Ill. TO THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING CO. I am a reader of the greatest Negro Journal in America, to my mind, and have been for the past two years, and I would not be without it, and I encourage every one whom I can to become a reader of it. You will find enclosed two dollars for two years' subscription. MARY LEAK BILLY McCLAIN'S GIFT TO HIS MOTHER. Princeton Minstrel sends a Remembrance Worth While and Realizes His Fond Hope of Many Years Princeton, Ind.—A letter came Thursday to Mrs. Maggie McClain, of North Carolina, who respected colored women, that would warm the heart of any mother, a gift from her former man, Mr. well-known Princeton man, who for years was known in the theatrical world PUBLIC THEATER. Segro Opera House, located on Cedar and Fifth Avenues, North. "The Majestic theater is a two-story, pressed brick, glass front, structure, built upon the modern office-building with two up-to-date business establishments. The front of the theater entrance shows up in an imposing way—leading back into the building in a northerly direction, and extending to the depth of 170 feet. The theater is arium which will serve as the first floor and cover of the theater proper. Two boxes, one on each side of the stage, with splendid entrances and exits, and folding chairs for reception and banquets, and makes the first story. The balcony has a splendid incline where stationary cushion chairs are to be used for the benefit of theater-goers; there are also two boxes on this floor, with a ceiling by which a constant suction of warm weather will guarantee a cool and pleasant auditorium is also assured. "A galvanized iron operating house for moving picture shows, fire proof in its construction, is just above the bar cony, commanding a beautiful view of the stage. On the stage proper there is the most modern electrical stage appliances, switchboard, light conduits, and even fire proof casements, making the auditorium absolutely secure from the stage in case of fire, these have been installed at an enormous expense. Pressing rooms, leading off from the stage entrance with a rear entrance and exit for stage employees, was one of the notable modern improvements. The stage itself is large and commanding; will enable the Majestic to handle some of the heaviest troops on the road. The Majestic, which is located on Cedar street, between Fourth and Fifth avenues, North, has a seating capacity of probably 1,400. as the king of colored minstrelsy, but who for three years has been out of the show business and has been following the fight game. To Mrs. McCoy, who has been in Australia, but must gratefully, the message that accompanies the notice of the money placed to her credit is even more valued than the gift itself, and shows a tender solicitude for her. Billy is now in Australia, but is soon to start for home, after an absence of eleven years, most of which time has been spent in Ecuador. He has been in Australia since last August. Here is Billy's greeting to his old mother: *Deyney Australia, Jan. 1, 1912.* Dear Mother: Writing you today will say this is one of the happiest moments of my life. I have done what I have longed for all my life, prayed for and asked you and others that wished me well to do the same, and thank every one who has helped me. I have this day sent you $1,300 through the Merchants National Bank of Indianapolis, Ind., to be placed on your credit on interest for six months at the best interest, the principal not to be drawn on. I have worked hard for it and it has always been my ambition to place you beyond work and worry, and God has let me do that. And I will buy you a nice little home anywhere you like. You know I own two lots in the New York suburbs that are always a chance to buy a farm and raise chickens and make the place pay for itself, or you could live in the city and continue as you are until I come. Taking it all, I think Princeton is the best place of all, but I don't care where you live, so you are comfortable, or what you do. I want to please you. I am excited, just take it easy. It is a long time coming, but it is your turn now. From your son who is always thinking of his mother, BILLY McCLAIN. "A better boy to his mother never POPULAR HITS SHEET MUSIC 15c per Copy By Mail What did I say that for? West Virginia Dance Dearest Memories My Little Honey Man O! Mr. Dream Man Baby Rose What Makes Me Love the Way I Do? 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Caters to the sporting and theatrical professions. Prices reasonable. Strangers always made welcome. lived than my Billy," said Mrs. McClain. "No matter how far away he gets, or how long he stays, he always lets me hear from him regularly, and he's never too far away. Even when he lends it Yes, sir, I certainly will be glad to see my boy when he comes." Billy McClain is about 45 years of age, and has been on the stage since age 19. He decided to try the fighting business awhile as a trainer and manager. He was with Sam Langford in England and managed Sam's fight there not long ago, when he was a captain. He took Sam's belt, Billy went to Australia with Langford, and is now associated with Sam McVea, the French Negro, who is the idol of France, and who at the press conference in Australia preparing for fight. McVea is the captain of the coming challenger of the winner of the coming Johnson-Flynn fight. Billy's Princeton friend—and they are legion among both colored and white children—will welcome him home when he comes. PRINCETON, IND. Mrs. J. H. Turner, one of our leading seamstresses, was employed in Evansville last week...The Rev. J. W. Caldwell, of Kentucky, will begin a series of meetings at Bethel A. M. E. church next Sunday...Hon. A. P. Twineham, WAN First class acts of all kinds. Good Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. MONOGRAM The most popular Vaudeville and MOV PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS Hourly Performances from 8 to 10 ADMISSION 10c 8028 S MUSICIANS Cornet, Clarinet and Trombone players of good good pay, with chances for promotion. Aside mony and arranging free of cost. This is a th Address WADE A. HAMMOND. Chief Musician NEW CIRCLE Largest Colored Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa. hits. Write now. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE Chorus who can sing and dance alw A. LILLARD, Please give this your Globe Theatre, Jac Frank Crowd, Own The New Continuous Vaudeville Change of Program M Finest Theatre 3110-12 State St., Performers Send in WANTED acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognition. JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. NOGRAM THEATRE Popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the FIRST CLASS ACTS ORCHESTRA T early Performances from 8 to 11—Matinees Sundays and Holiday N 10c 3028 State street, near 31st street MUSICIANS WANT and Trombone players of good character and ability. Steadiness for promotion. Aside from regular playing, lessons free of cost. This is a thirty piece band with twenty members. A. HAMMOND. Chief Musician 9th U. S. Cavalry, Ft. D. A. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa., wants first class acts. Three. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE, 1321-23-25 South St., Philadelphia Amorus Gira can sing and dance always wanted. Write or ARD, - Amusement D Please give this your immediate attention. Theatre, Jacksonville, F. k Crowd, Owner and Manag The New Grand continuous Vaudeville, Moving Picture range of Program Monday and Thursdays. West Theatre in America 12 State St., - Chicago Performers Send in Your Open Time. WANTED! First class acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognized ability. Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, South Street above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. MONOGRAM THEATRE The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS ORCHESTRA THE VERY BEST Hourly Performances from 8 to 11-Matinees Sundays and Holidays Cornet, Clarinet and Trombone players of good character and ability. Steady employment and good pay, with chances for promotion. Aside from regular placing, lessons are given in harmony and arranging free of cost. This is a thirty piece band with twenty pieces in orchestra. Address WADE A. HAMMOND, Chief Musician 9th U. S. Cavalry, Ft. D. A. Russell, Wyoming. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE Largest Colored Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa., wants first class acts. Three or more weeks if hits. Write now. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE, 1321-23-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. Chorus Girls The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time. SINGERS TO TOUR A Eight singers, one solo soprano, one two chorus tenors, one baritone, that must be of the highest order. T offered. For information, address Foster Music Co., 3025 State Street TOUR AUSTRAL s, one solo soprano, one solo tenor, one ro tenors, one baritone, two chorus sopranos, o the highest order. The best guarantee and or information, address M. C. SPENCER Co., 3025 State Street, Chicago, Ill. TO TOUR AUSTRALIA! 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 offered. For information, address M. C. SPENCER, care Wm. Foster Music Co., 3025 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Capital National Bank UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY Capital - - - - $ 500,000.00 Surplus and Profits - $220,000.00 Resources - - - - $6,400,000.00 OFFICERS: FRANK D. STALNAKER, President, ANDREW SMITH, Vice-President, GWYNN F. PATTERSON, Cashier. Transact a General Banking Business. Your Account Solicited. Courteous Treatment. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. Coal that Saves you Money Frank E. Stone Groceries and Fresh Meats Fruits and Vegetables a Specialty 503 North Illinois St. Phones 401. Main. 38801 of this city, delivered the principal address at the Lincoln anniversary library at the Lincoln high school library, Ms. Mackenzie is highly pleased to all... The pumplin is the Prince street school will render a plush and Washington exercises at the Lincoln high school evening. February 22... The ladies of the household of Ruth will have a leap year school at the basement of the Olive Branch Baptist church of the evening of February 24. church of the evening of February 24. been neatly and substantially repaired by the neatly and substantially repaired by the ladies of the Clover Leaf Club. valentine social by the K. of p. boys' night school at the night school, of Grand Chancellor E. G. Tucker, Evansville, gave an excellent talot to the new Pythian bank, which is soon opened in Indianapolis. John Tyler John Tyler and Phil Topkins managed the affair. THE FREEMAN IN LOUISVILLE. The Indianapolis Freeman is on sale at the following places: P. C. Marina's Tenth, following the Tenth; J. C. Marina's Shop, Ninth, near Walnut; Jno. Courtney Green, near first street; Young's Barber Green, near first street; and alnut streets; Clendemann's Barber Shop, near Clendemann's Building, Eighth and Walnut street; People's Drug Store, Twelfth and Chestnut Building, Eighth and Gans, 3611 Orleans avenue, Parkland. TED! and novelty acts of recognized ability. Auditorium Theatre, South Street M THEATRE Moving Picture House on the South Side ORCHESTRA THE VERY BEST —Matinees Sundays and Holidays state street, near 31st street, Chicago, Ill. WANTED! character and ability. Steady employment and from regular playing, lessons are given in har- erty piece band with twenty pieces in orchestra. 9th U. S. Cavalry, Ft. D. A. Russell, Wyoming. M THEATRE wants first class acts. Three or more weeks i 1321-23-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. Us Girls days wanted. Write or wire Amusement Director. immediate attention. Jacksonville, Florida. mer and Manager, New Grand ville, Moving Pictures Monday and Thursday are in America Chicago, Ill. In Your Open Time. USTRALIA! one solo tenor, one robusto basso, two chorus sopranos, one alto All the best guarantee and salary ever M. C. SPENCER, care Wm. t, Chicago, Ill. oy INTHE FELD ‘ay BF SPOR. ie . ab “I Md 2 PANT See AR That $20,000 respectively by Flynn's muir and Johnson has’ been posted, Sealine to the latest information. syiney, Australia.—Sam Langford, the peu tar baby and Jim Barry,’ the festrean heavyweight, fought «hard Ate or twenty rounds here February {N"[qheford. Was awarded the decision 1S joints at the end of the battle. The S. fay with his cleverness discounted the Nigh. ‘or his white opponent and had a van margite gg syiney, Australla—Sam MeVea, the cdlornia “pugilist” and heavyweight (aiuion of Australia, has signed arti- Mora ‘mateh with James Barry, the (rleazo heavyweight, to be fought on Gusts, and also fora mateh with Sam iMitord, ‘the. Nova. Scotia and Boston famist, and heavyweight champion of pei, to be foughton aster -Mon= Gy April 8. Langford got the decision over Barry yesterday. Los Angeles. —Jim Jeffrier again snift- alti Smoke of battle for a few minutes {ist Seok, when he jumped into the ring ies “and “went “a few. rounds with Sprotiier Jack.” James was not engaged f tie laborious undertaking of again Zoning back.” He was. mauling. his pwiher solely for the beneft of the mov- Ine picture machine, which ‘Tom Jones ith rained on the scene. Jones is now tfaced in “canning all’ the — white (Einlons for use around the moving picture cireult, = ‘The Memphis Tigers are under a new manacement this season. ‘The new man- iuers will try and make it interesting for ail visiting clubs that come to Mem iis, They mean to give the home fans qiood run for thelr money. The Tigers Set Keaded by Mr. Jas, Calloway as own- fk Mr. W. 8. Hunt as business man- Sher “The Tigers will open thelr season ikefirst Sunday in’ Apri, All clubs take fore and get busy with Mr. unt for ines, ‘Yours for business, W. S. Hunt, ini Jas. Calloway, 184 Vance avenue, Memphis, Tenn Seoret service agents last week at chicas raided the home of Jack John- Sin ‘tie Neato pugilist. champion, and Seized « $40,000 diamond necklace which, Wie charged, was smuggled into. this fountry. dt tg Said that if Johnson re- ems the necklace he will have to pay Ship in duty and penalties. Accord- fhe to the Fovernment officials, Johnson atiempted to reach a settlement with the Epvernment. and. oered $1,000 for the re- jease of tie Jewels. This was refused. Novtriminal ‘charge has’ “been made Guainst tle colored champion. Palm Beach, Fla-—The opening game of the season Was played here on Friday, fhe Joti ulto,. before an audience num- lerine over 3,000° persons. Being” the fits) game many Were In doubt ag. to tie form of the players, but with the wannup preliminaries, the crowd sat intk’ With expectaney "and finally. saw Une of the most grueling contests ever played on Palm Beach ‘sol. The game lasted ton innings and every one who siv it Went home to their hotel feeling apyy—exeepting those who had hoped fir the Poinciana to win, Breakers, 5; Priocianas, 4. CUBA’S “BLACK MATHEWSON.” A Colored Star Pitcher—Jose Mendez Who Has Defeated Best of Our Big League Teams and Works Wonders on Diamond. Mendez’s complete record since 1908, his first. season In baseball, is as fol- lows: In 1908, his first season, Mendez iitehed seven games in the regular Cu- ban league season and won them all; pitched three games against the Brook- lyn Koyal jants in the United States and won all three, pitched two against the Cincinnati National league team and shut the mout im both games, and pitched (wo against Key West, both of Which he won. Giving Mendez a clean Slute for his first season, 1908, of four- teen games won and none lost, an aver- age of 1.000, and two of these gam@s Were aeainst’a team of our big leaguers 1nd tliree others Were against one of our Strongest semi-pro teams in 1909 Mendez won 18 and Tost. 8, one of his vietories being over the De- iroit American league team, one from the All-Star team of the National and American league players, and one from the Indianapolis "Ameri¢an Association tam, Ih li he did all his pitching against teams from “the States,” win- hing 3 and losing 0 to the Leland Giants; winning 2 and losing 0 against the Phila- Gelhpia Athtetics, and losing 2 and ty- ing 1 ayainst Detroit, Tn 1911 he won 13 and lost 4, two of his victories be- ing over the Philadelphia Nationals. Mendey's chief axset in a pitching way is terrific speed “with a fast breaking jump to the bail, which he mixes with & fast breaking’ curve, and excellent control and fine judgment in working the batsinen. Bail players | from the States who have batted against Mendez or tried to, rather, assert that there is ho pitcher’ in baseball today, barring Possibly, Walter Johnson, who has as Much “Smoke” as this “Black Mathew- son” of Cuba. ‘The thing that causes the most wonderment among our play- $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN, I have ta, session @ prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, Weak {21 manhood, failing memory and lame back, brought’ on. by unnatural trains, or the follies of youth, that has ed's. many worn and nefyous men Hight in. thelr own homes—without any Additional help or medicine—that I think Sery’'man” who. Wishes to regain his arly ‘power and vieiity, quickly and quietly, ‘should have a copy. So I have determined to send a copy of the pre- fcription free of charge, in a plain, or- dinary ‘sealed envelope to any man‘ who Wil Write me. for it. This preseription comes from a physi. ten who has made a special study. of en, sna’ Tam eonvineed it is the surest- Acting ‘combination for the cure of def Gent manhood and vigor failure ever put T think T owe it to my fellow man to fe: them a copy tn confidence, $0, that Sty man anywhere who 1s Weak’ and dis- Goursced With repeated failures may. stop gcing, “himself with harmful» patent Redicines, ‘secure what T believe Js, the ukest-deting restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOUCHING remedy “ever devised. Sd so cure himself at home quietly and Picky. Just drop me a line ike this: £ 4.8." Robinson, $831, Luck Building, Detroit, “Mich, and, I will send you & Sent, this Splenda receipt tn a plain nary envelope. free of charge. freat many doctors would charge $3.00 3°00 for merely writing out pre- feiption ‘ike this—but I gend ft en- irely fae ta-the wontertul auiiny oe tee a is the wonderful ability of Mendes. in fielding his position. He is remarkably fast on his feet and a suick starter, has @ cool head and excellent judgment and can throw from any’ position like rifle shot. Mendez plays ‘the whole in- field position when he is pitching, and it is almost impossible to la ydown @ Safe bunt against him or even sacrifice, as he will “invariably ‘get the ball in time to nail the advance man. His in- field plays to. this wonderful _ fielding ability’ of eMndez when he is pitehing too, by ‘spreading closer to the foul line and leaving Mendez to plug up the holes In the center of the infeld, so you Will at once see how difficult itis to wet base hits on the ground the day Men- dez happens to be working, Mendez’s Career. Joe Mendez is a Cuban Negro, and was born in Cardenas, @ elty of ten hours distant from. Havana, on March 19, 1881. He worked as a cigar maker un? tl “he and. others. discovered that ‘tie had something ‘that Cuban ball players couldn't hit with any great degree of success, when the Almendares team of the Cuban league grabbed him and he pitched his first real game of baseball for that team in February, 1908, He Was taken on a tour of the United States with the All-Cuban team in the summer of 1908, and he performed so Well against thé strong" semi-profes- sional teams here that when the Cin- cinnati National league "team Inaugt- rated these annual winter Invasions. of Cuba inthe fall of 1908, Mendez was selected to piteh the first’ came. What he did to the “Reds” in this game and also in the next one has already. been told, and Mendez soon won fame on the island and came to be called the “Black Mathewson.” Cubans will bet _ thelr heads off now any ‘ime Mendes opposes one of our big league teams, and. they have always got a run for thelr money. ‘Mendez Is 5 feet 10 Inches in height and Weighs but 152 pounds. The won- der is where he gets his terrific. speed, but he has an easy delivery and pitches “from his heels up,” and has "never been known to have a sore arm. Ow- ing to his marvelous fielding abliity he Works twice gs hard as the ‘average pitcher, even ‘under the burning rays Of a tropical sun. What a corking hot Weather pitcher he would make up here if he could only be whitewashed, One of Mendez's hest assets is keep- Ing his head under fire. “He was never rattled in his life, and while having his bad days the same as any other pitcher has, he minimizes the effect of, these bad’ days ‘through his wonderful neldins ability and always keeping his head and knowing what to.do with the ball when he got it,” He has never been the author Of a bonehead play. Realizes Handicap of Color. Mendez is known in Havana as a modest and. well-behaved gentleman at all times, both on the held of play and 0c, as he seems to apparenuy” realize that his color bars ht infrom many. of the privileges accorded "to the White baseball ‘hero, While pitching, he Is constantly smiling, showing his teeth in a broad grin, thelr whiteness forming & vivid contrast with his black skin. _15v= ery cent Mendez earns goes to the sup- port of his mother, whom’ be can, now afford to give every pleasure of the Wealthy class of Cubans. Baseball af- fairs in Cuba ‘are operated on the ¢o- operative basis, the players dividing among themselves and ‘the management the receipts of the games, the batteries getting a half share more. than. the other players. Mendez's share in. these receipts for the month of November of this year was $584, as every time Men- dex works. down there they play to capacity, the fans in’ Havana, white as Well as colored, idolizing thelr “Black Mathewson” much in the same way as New Yorkers’ idolize thelr white one, Tt is one of the pathetic instances of life to ‘see this Cuban Negro, posses- sing all the characteristics of & gentle- man and an ability that. would make him one of the great figures in a great pastime, qualities that would bring him World-wide fame ‘and "popularity. and wealth, barred from. reaping the full Denefits of these qualifications through the misfortune of birth. Jose Mendes will always have to be content just tobe Cuba's” “Black Mathewson,—Jim —Na- sinur Wi Piadelhia cecaies. REVIVAL OF THE HEAVIES—PRE PARING TO UNDO JOHNSON. Bilweukee-—Why there should be —& scarcity of heavsweisht boxers {ean ailvconsurning question nowadays, The fact te, that. during the’ past tent years Promoters ah over the country, with the poualbie erception of San Frauciaco. have Been very” shy of arranuing. magcnes bee tween ‘the big’ fellows not that. they Wouid not ara, but because there seem: ed to be less opposition to the men in Venter ‘classes "und. again—tey” were easier to handle. "The favorite. class seems to be the lightwetehts: and mont Sf the promoters were aways favoratie to goncenta of that kind pevfact “thats promoters kept away trom® matching the bie. fellows" brousht Shout the downfall of te white race\in the heavyweight division. There was no object forthe bie fellows to train and try'to get to the front, and naturally they ‘kept. out of st entirely. However, Singe the defeat of James J. Jeffries by Jack Johnson, there’ has been a revival Ofinierest ‘among’ the. big fellows and tournaments. in various parts. of the country. are being held to bring out new Ssunite: hopes.” ft may ‘ne. that some of tiem ‘ate unit to ‘engage ina boxing natch “Due at the same time it must De Fomemibered that ail the stars came from just such tournaments and it will not be Surprising to find one white man among thevot who will be able to lower the colors of Jack Jonson. ‘they’ may call them “dubs” and the ike, but these same "dubs" will Improve as iney.g0 along’ and be able to give a ood “account” of ‘themselves later on. Breede takes spertect==not, only “is Sports but in other liner ‘of business, ane that fa what the same heavywelghts AosaT tS order them Ue Foe ie i Roticeable that In New York the heavy: weights are having @ great run and Al Balser. who bas. been developed’ in these Turnuments, looks as. though ‘ne might prove to bea really good man. Seenin neland, France and Avstratia ‘they are holding heavyweight tourna- nents and it Is bound. to resuit in. the GNelopment of some good, big boxers ‘Bombadier, Wells has been’ developed in Briand, and he is by no means a'dub? Griihe contrary, he has « very promising Bete Seb performances of" the” past Eit\nonths are to be taken as criterion Tie a wood bet gat within two years the heavyweight titie wilt be back An the hands of the. white: man "and will vee {uire more than another Jack, Johnson tp take it away" from him.—By ‘T. 8. Ane $0 lane BELIEVES BLACK BOXERS ARE BEST. H, C, B. Fry, publisher of the new Fry's Magazine, London, England, thinks that the Negro is constitutionally a bet- ter scraper than the Caucasian, and says: ‘We in England, have no anti-color feeling, and we do not excite ourselves much about Jack Johnson having beaten 5. J. Jeffries in America; and as to the more recent boxing event at home, we do hot take sentimental sides over’ Lang- ‘HE FREEMAN; AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. td's defeat over Lang. But as a nation we have recently discovered out latent and deep-rooted interest in the ring— which I, for my part, consider a whole- some interest—and ‘we do not much like not haying a man who is either champion of the world or thereabouts. ae ‘of our own blood, 1 mean—e white man, | I did not see the Langford-Lang fight, but I have met dozens of men who did, and they saw an exhibition of eminent Superiority on the part of, the colored man. One of them came away with the settled conviction that it is all U-P with the white man against the colored man in boxing. He tells me that he made up his mind (and he has seen much fight: ing) that the black man has it over the white man in two vital points—auick- ness and nervous insensibility. Quick- ness, of course, means hitting power, not only in frequency, but in force, for Speed is the main component in the force of a blow, and nervous insensibility means natural capacity for not being affected by punishment. Other things being equal, the man who can hit harder than his opponent, and be less affected by the blows he receives must in general be the winenr. ‘Few people recognize what quickness in athletics means, and that in many forms of athletics it is what they mis- call strength. This is particularly no- ticeable in cricket. Indian, Malay and West Indian Negro, All three were quite distinetly quicker ‘with a cricket bat than any white anm I have ever seen. ‘The Indian was the quickest, the Malay and the West Indian Negro about equal. But we must remember that the Indian is quite closely allied by distant descent with the same forefathers. The Negro is of a different stock. “As to nervous insensibility, 1 doubt whether the best white man is inferior by race to the best Negro in natural endurance under punishment; and 1 am strongly of the opinion that he is su- perior in the will-made endurance we call pluck. But I have seen some re- markable examples of the physical en- duranee of the black man. I saw a Kaf- fir in the Aranskel district in South Af- rica, with his foot literally cut in half and’ calmly hobbling off, after casually tying it up with a rag, He reminded me of a feline animal—his insensibility was inhuman—he hadn't even winced It is, of course, a curious fact, that on¢ black man wili survive wounds that would kill five white men. KANSAS CITY, MO. (By A. C. Oglesby.) Special io The Sree. Mr W. M. McKnight, head waiter at the Baltimore hotel, is'on. the sick list at present. He has'been confined to his bed over a week, but he is improving at this writing." Mr. McKnight is a high Mason and K. of P., and is, well thought of by all’ the guests of the Baltimore, who ‘ask about. him every day. He’ is one ‘of the race men’ who truly hag the interests of the race at heart, We wish lim a very speedy re- covery... Mr. H. Davis, who lives with Mr. and Mrs. M."E. Vaughnes, 1822 East ‘Tenth street, has been on the sick lst for the past’ three weeks, but is some better,..cOn ‘Thursday. night, February Svcomipany L, of the uniform rank, of the K_of P., took in five new members. They were A.C. Oglesby, Lynn Wilson, 8. D. Oliver, B. L. Bradbury, Company L is the strongest company in Missouri. Major Knox It striving hard to make it the leading company in the “United States, and of course, that will mean the world. “he. company is. workin hard how, getting ready for the annua encampment, which will be held in. St Louls this year... .One of the latest vic- tories that has been won by the race was won Wednesday night, the 7th inst, When Prof. G._N. Gresiam, principal of the Lineoln high school, spoke at one of Kansas City's most exclusive churches, namely, the Linwood Boule- vard Christian chureh, when. the pas- tor, the Rev. Burris’ A. Jenkins,” an hotinced that Prof. Greshain would speak there Wednesday ‘night, quite a protest Was made by many of the old members of the chureh. Why, they thought it Just awful to tolerate for a moment the Very idea of a Negro talking at a prayer meeting. But the pastor informed them that he was a southern man and that he Was always in sympathy with those of the race Who were trying to uplift their race. So all of those who did not wish to hear the professor, could kindly stay away. ‘The chureh ‘was packed when he spoke. ‘To show the feeling that does exist here and how prejudiced the news- papers are toward ‘the colored people, one of the leading papers and the oné that ‘Seems the fairest toward, us wrote an account of it and the headlines were: “Negro (with a litte n) in a Boulevard Chureh,” just “as though he was a dog or some wild animal....0h, if we could €ducate our people to “Fead our papers In them you Will find all the good things that the race is doing, ‘The only. time, as a rule, when the Negro can find 3 place on the front page of a white pa- per is when he has stolen a chicken or Watermelon, or cut some one with Tazor oF raped or supposed to have raped some White woman. ‘Then he can have the most conspicuous prace, and red let- ters for a headline. How long will you Stand for these things; haven't you any Feelings. venture to say that there 1s not a white paper in-any clty that has hot more colored subscribers than. The Freeman has. Oh! my people! Unt you Wake up to these conditions and Support your own papers and other bus hess enterprises, We will always be like the country dog ‘that comes. to town, kicked around by every one. Our papers should ‘be our looking glass. We. look inva looking glass to see how Well we look. “Tt we were sure that we look as well in the morning ax We did ere We Went to bed, why. who would care any- thing about’ a looking glass, but wher you get up You wonder If your tle is properly adjusted, or if your hair is parted straight." Therefore you are brought face to face with the mirror, Just-as you are anxious. to have. your Blass inthe ‘morning to arrange your follet, Just so anxious should you be to ket vour colored newspapers each week and If two-thirds of aur people support: @d- our papers we would be able in. short time to have a paper twice @ week and finally a daily paper would be pos- sible. ...Mr. Jim Willis, of Salt. Lake City, Utah, formerly head ‘walter of the Wilton “hotel” in that elty, ds at_ the Baltimore. Mr. "Willis lived nrre about ten years axo and was highly respected by al who. knew him. CELERY CITY NEWS—A NEW PLAYHOUSE, SANFORD, FLA. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The sun is still shining bright in the Celery City, although we had a few cold days last Week, everything is warm and bright once more. Everybody is work- ing hard with their celery crops as. it is near shipping time. Mr. W. C. Stew- ard, Jim Lindsey and R. McPherson are among the first to ship. Celery 1s 00d this season and prices are g00d....We were visited by A. G. Allen's minstrel and Prof. Eph. Williams’ troubadours. Both shows were good and largely at- tended....Clarence Steward was busy shaking hands with friends ‘on both tricks and they. all spent. happy, mo- ments togetiier....Mesers. Albert Gram- ling, Seb. Walden, G. H. Graham and ©. D. Walden were in Orlando, last. week, attending the county fair......Charlie Martin is still ringing up the ‘ball at his pool room on Sanford avenue... .Mr. W. C. Steward and wife are in ‘Tampa this week, visiting his sister, Mrs. Itosa Pride. They will stop in Lakeland and Orlando on’ their way back... Clarence Steward, a home boy, ‘after traveling with some of the best colored shows through the South and Fast, has come here to open a theater and he will soon have a nice little playhouse. "He has taken charge of the Gate City band as leader, and he is bringing them to the front on some nice music. ‘The roster of the band is as follows: Clarence Steward, Bb cornet, leader; W. C. Mar- tin, ‘solo cornet: Cody Dosey, ‘solo cor- net; Joe Reed and Louis MeFarlan, alto; Joe Miller and Levi Knight, trombones; ‘Ben Clark, baritone; Sam Portlock, bass: Roy Jones and James Martin, drums... --The I. 0. of T. BG. Club’ met. thia week and it is planning to do great things. ‘They will have a No. 1 gym- nasium at the club room. ‘This ts one of the swell clubs and is the strongest in 7 the South....Rev. Dr. Greegs, the Na- Honal Baptist speaker, of — Nashville, Tenn., was in the city’and gave an ad: dress'to be tong remembered by the cit- igens of Sanford. His subject was “The One Thing That's Needed....'The Young Ladies’ Elite Social Club will give their leap year hop on February 23... .Hop- per Academy gave a three-night bazaar, beginning February 14, lasting through to February 17. Prof. J. N. Crooms, principal. ‘The Misses Fahnie B. Reed, Fannie B. Eaverly, Geneva B. Steward will entertain the Young Ladies’ Social Elite Club and the Young Men's I. 0. of ‘T. BG, Club next Tuesday night, Feb- ruary 13, at a valentine heart-matching party at’ the residence of Miss Geneva Steward, 619 Pine street..Henry Moore has a hice lunch counter on Sanford avenue, and he is fixing some nice sand- wiches....Col. Austin, of Tampa, made us a visit last week... .Mrs, Julia Stew- ard is still doing great work for the Afro-American insurance company, Her office is on Sanford avenue, and she will ‘be glad to write you up. She is assisted by \Mrs. Mary Pugh and Mrs. Sallie Jackson. ...Mr. Brock and Kid Hocgi are still on the avenue, cutting cloth. . -.Frank Blare and C. G, Lomax are ex: pecting to have a strong baseball club this season....One of the cars of the Sanford ‘Traction Company. was de- stroyed by fire on the Sth, but every- body escaped injury....G." H. Graham and Old Mike are stili at the table... ‘The Freeman is late in arriving at San- ford, but found to be one of the best Papers printed. Everybody shonld read ‘The Freeman.” You can find The Free- man on sale by Clarence Steward, 615 ‘Pine street. 1 am arranging to run @ personally conducted excursion of Pullman ‘Twuriet Sleepers andeDining Cale home Caenaeg eemson, of Palanan SHATRLE. WABHINGION and retery, Se keh Gh Rovtine Sees St. Paul. Minn., to attend the Negro Educational Congress WHICH CONVENES ON JULY, 15, 1912, . Return via. Mt. Shasta Route to Oakland and San Francisco, Cal., and through the scenery traversed by the Denver & iio Grand Ballers: rope Eauwe made miei Uae Clty, Denver. Colorado Springs Hanses Oy and Se Lous. Ample time will ba spent in tho Rockies to see the beaaties of anture, both on the Canadian and United States sive ‘Trip comprises thirty days. No change of cars and all meals on our own Ainer. “Write me for full 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 General Clarkson, Addressing the Colored Republican Club, in New York, said: ‘You must develop a literary taste and write history of your great men, such as the white men have done. Put it in the hands of your children ‘so that they may know what their race has done.” Address E. A. Johnson, 154 Nassau Street, New York City, N. Y. MEDSTEAD, SASK. Special to TH FREEMAN. ‘We are still breathing pure, fresh and unadulterated air. There are few of us in this immediate vicinity but we are in good spirits and. well-to-do ‘There are only four colored families jr this district, but further west. you cat gount them’ by the scores. The fout families who are located here have eact their 160 acres and very comfortable houses and stock in various propositions. Our white neighbors are very kind an¢ Sociable. In all deliberations we take an active part and are welcomed. BV. erything in common, such as churches ‘schools and all places of public. We are proud to say no line is drawn, The few colored settlers which we mentioned ame from the States, not as beggars, but as well-fixed people, and now by our coming in touch with’ others who did not know much of the colored man, has made them proud of our association anc we of theirs. In our next letter we shall give our friends more details 0! our future hopefulness. THE NEW GREATHOUSE ‘Will be pleased to meet you at my new place. Ten Neatly Furnished Rooma for gentlemen only. I nollcit patronage on merit of goods. Pool and Billiards. 325—327—329 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana Archie Greathouse, Proprietor. Looking forward to the annual spring number and baseball edition of The Freeman. COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE. State of Indiana, Marion County, ss: In the Circuit Court of Marion Gounty, in the State of Indiana, No, 20882. Enion ‘Trust Company, guardian of Mary B. Selzer, insane, vs. Henry J. C. ‘Toeliner et al. Complaint, To Quiet Title. Be it known, that on the ist day. of February, 1912,’the above named plainuift, by its attorneys, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana, its com. Plaint against the above named defendants Henry J.C. ‘Toellner et al., and the said plainti® having also filed in sala Clerk's office the affidavit showing that said de- feddants, Henry J. C. Toellner, ——— Tocliner, his wife! Henry J. C. Toellner, deceased... ———' Toellner, his wife, de- ceased; the unknown heirs, devisees, lexa- tees, next of kin, administrators, execu: tors and legal representatives of Fenty J. GC. Toellner, deceased, and the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, next of Kin, ad- tministrators, executors’ and legal repre. sentatives of ——— ‘Toeliner, deceased wife of Henry J. C, Toeliner; Frank Me- Whinney and Mattie MeWhinney, his wife, Frank MeWhinney, deceased, ahd Mattie McWhinney, his wite, deceased, and_ the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, next of kin, administrators. executors and legal representatives of Frank MeWhinney, de- ceased, and the unknown helrs, devisees legatees, next of kin, administrators, ex. ecutors ‘and legal representatives of ‘Mat: tie MeWhinney, deceased, wife of Frank McWhinney, residence is’ unknown, tha said cause ‘of action is to quiet title of real estate, and Whereas said plaintif having by endorsement on said complaint required sald defendants to appear in sald Court and answer or demur thereto on the 10th day of April, 1912. Now, therefore, by order of said Court said defendants last’ above named ar hereby notified of the filing and pendenc; of said complaint against them and tha\ unless they appear and answer or demu thereto at the calling of said cause on th 10th day of April, 1912, the same being the 9th’ judicial day of a term of sai Court, to be bemin and held at the Cour House in the city of Indianapolis, on the Ast Monday in April, 1912, said complain and the matters and things therein con tained and alleged, will be heard and de. termined in thelr absence. JOHN RAUCH, Clerk Isaac L. Wiseman, ‘Attorney for Plaintiff. THE MECCA THE PLACE OF QUALITY Bar and Billiards 812 INDIANA AVE., 218 W, NEW YORK ST. | NEW PHONE 1819 Chas, E. Lewis, Proprietor A Visit will Convince you that we have the Quality Call for Muncie Beer “(Home Brew’”” Now on Tap at Most of the Bars in Muncie Muncie Brewing Co. 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Pepperell Sheeting, 7-4 width, for single bed sheets, 20c quality, for 5c, Bleached Sheotings94 width, (fall 81 inches wide) splendid quality, yard 22¢. Bleached Cheesecloth, 36 in- ches wide, 6c quality, for 5e a yard. —Basement. L. S Ayres & Co., tadiana’s Greatest Distr! -ators of Dry Goods CITY AND VICINITY. Mrs. John Roney died last Tuesday night at her home, 918 Fayette street. Mr. George Abrams has returned from a six weeks’ stay at Hot Springs, Ark. A few young ladies entertained Wednes- day evening at the residence of Miss Lil- lian Morris, ‘The Kenelda Whist Club was enter- tained by Mrs. Sam Bennett in North West street last Friday. Rey. Dr. Louis G. Jordan, of Louisville, Ky,, seereiary of the Baptist foreign mis- sions, was in the city last Sunday. ‘The Ladies’ Auxilliary of Lincoln Hos- pital will have a prize whist and dance ke the Dumas Club Monday evening. ‘Mrs. Robert, Hatch entertained _ the Frau’ Frau Club Thursday afternoon. Quite a number of guests were present. ‘Miss Julia Morton, will entertain the Regina Embroidery Club ‘Thursday even- ing at her residence, No. 437 North Sen- ate avenue. Mr. Eldridge McMath and Miss Ruth Poole, were quietly married Monday even- ing, February 18, at the home of the Bride's mother on’ Yandes street. ‘Miss Christiana Morton was hostess for the Regina Embroidery Club Thursday February 22. The club will meet with ‘Miss Julia Morton next Thursday. Rev. L. G. Jordan, of Louisville, na- tional secretary of Foreign Missions, un- der the supervision of the Baptist Asso- ciation, spent Sunday in this city, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Brown. Dr. M. C. B. Mason, the secretary of the Freedmen’s’ Aid and Southern Bduca- tional society, was_in the city last Sun- day. He spoke at Simpson chapel Sunday afternoon and again at Fortville in. the evening. ‘The mention of his name drew a good audience. ‘Miss Carrie Washington, now playing yandeville, entertained at."dinner at the Fesidence of Mrs. Van Dyke, In’ Vermont Street, Tuesday evening, Mrs. Lula Coates, Mrs. Sue Grundy, Mrs. Allen and Patterson, of the famous Watermelon ‘Trust, and Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Knox. Rev. Chas, Jones, of Scott’s Chapel M. E. Church, celebrated his fortieth year in the Christian ministry, during which time he has had success,’ at_ his’ church Jast Sunday evening. He has built a num- ber of churches Including Scott's Chapel, Mr. Geo. I. Knox was wimong those that made remarks complimentary of Rev. ‘ines’ faithfulness, PHILLIPS CHAPEL COLORED M. E. CHURCH. Drake and West Streets—Rev. J. L. Thompson, Pastor. Sunday will be combination day. Rev. F. Samuels, of "St. Louls,. will preach at 3p. m. Special service Wednesday night. NEGRO SOLDIER BOY IS KILLED IN PHILIPPINES. Charles Sanders, colored, 610 Bast Washington street. has’ received _ word from Adj. Gen, H.f. MeCain, that his son, George S. Sanders,” private, company. G, ‘twenty-fourth Infantry, died inthe Phil: ippine Talands of a knife wound. "The information was ‘cabled by the commanding officer Yo. the. war_depart- iment, which notified My. Sanders, De- falls’ will not be. fortheoming until the commanding officer of the regiment makes his report to the war department. ‘The dead man td two brothers in the same fegiment,, Sergt.” Maj. Chester ‘Sanders, who has seen thirten years of serviee, and Harry Sanders, a private. SIMPSON. M. E. CHURCH. Rev. H. W. Tate, D. D., Pastor. The Rev. M. C. B. Mason, D. D., secre- tary of the Freedmen’s Ald Society’ of the ME. Church, Cincinnati, was the guest of Rev. and Mrs. H.W. ‘Tate, 628 West Tenth street. last. Sunday. Dr. Masoz Spoke on "The Ministry the Most Desir. able of Callings.” The address was a great one and the entire audience was Glectrified by his eloquence. ‘The dollar rally was very encouraging and it will be continued over Sunday, the 25th. The Rev. Shockley, MceCoomer’ and the “pastor each delivered able sermons ulmng the day. Collections, $139.46. In addition to the regular services Sun- gay, at 3 p.m, the Junior eLague will have a special sermon by Rev. Bryce, pas: tor of the Witherspoon Presbyterian a HER HAIR ‘Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs, L, Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. Ford’s Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving sa‘isfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly ax.tiseptic, non- «ritant skin remedy. It makes theskin whiter imrhediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these rem- edies. Be sure and get Ford’s, manu- factured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger’s drug store, Yaughe Bros. Sng Fe asl Phar druggists, Robt. P. Blodau, James i Noo, Graves Pharmacy, Geriidine Phar church, Mrs. Velma Bessley, superin- tendent. All persons wishing to join the Mission Study Class will report to the pastor Sun- day. The text book, will be “Daybreak in the Dark Continent.” Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Jil potaane woes, subecriptions, #0) Ui paid to the billiding fund of the Colored Men's Branch of the Young Men's Chris- tan Association should make every ef- fort possible to pay the same at once, as it is the desire of the committee to begin building operations as soon as the weath- er will permit. This can only be done by the money being paid in promptly, so that the committee may, have a sufficient amount in hand to keep operations going When once started. The committee of management Is very desirous that under no circumstances shall the work be re- tarded on account of non-payment of sub- scriptions by the colored people. Indian- apolis has the opportunity of demonstrat ing the race loyalty and pride that she has so often boasted of and all are urged at this time to make their payments promptly. Payments should be made at the [Colored YMC. "A. building, comer of North and California streets. All men are urged to be present at the “Monster Meeting” on next Sunday, which will be held at the building. Good’ speak- ers are provided each Sunday and inter- esting programs are arranged. Program begins promptly at & p. m., and ts for men only. Many men are taking advantage of the special rates for membership which are open for the rest of this month, Any- body desiring to join the association, should do so at once and take out thelr membership, which is still $2.00. ‘The men of the “gym' are getting ready for the annua Ibasketball tourna- ment, and team practice is now being In- duiged jn. “Gym" classes are being held regularly every Monday and Thursday evenings. ‘The Tuesday night Bible Class con tinues to attract men and is open to all men, Class session from 7 to § p. m., and supper at 6:20 p.m. Boys’ Bible Class is held every Friday at § o'clock. All. boys from 12 to 18 Years of age are invited to attend. COLUMBIA, MO., NOTES. Special to THE PRSBMAN. ‘Many, now believe there is a “ground- hog day’"....The social center work start= ed some time ago among the white people ‘of Columbia, has been taken up. by the Negroes and’ promises to do. the good in- tended. --A ‘union reival ‘belng carried ‘on by ‘the two Negro Methodist. churches is’ growing Interesting and a great har- yest I Iooked for, hls’ week! they wil be carried on at the St. Paul A.M. B. churen....Miss Erma Bruce, assistant in the higiv ‘school, left ‘Thursday. for’ her home. “Principal Cox has secured the ser- vices of a young lady from Lincoln Insti- tute until the newly: elected teacher” ar- rives in, March....‘The remains of Mrs, Bettie Colbert, who died In Chicago, ar- rived Sunday, and were taken to’ Log Providence for burial....Prineipal H. Te Cox is having anvoffice’ iiade at Douglass school......St.. Paul Lodge, No. 12, is growing, "Messrs." James. and” Arthur Strawn. Jr. being the latest to desire the inysteries of Masonry....Mr. B. . Lane has begun the shoe repairing business... Helen Moseley ts quite sick again. She has been in poor health Tor some time. . Misses Corita Edwards and Henrietta Simpson are planning ‘s vigit to Galttornia next summer... Aliss Alma Williams, who was substitute teacher in Douglass School, ‘has been elected to fill the. va- eaney ‘caused by the hesignation of Mrs J.-M. Burnette. ... Misses. Hlizabeth and Mary Harris gave a leap year ball at the ‘K. of P. hall ‘Thursday’ night. ‘The hall Was artistically decorated” to represent the four seasons of the yeas... .Miss Me- Gia Thomas Is on the sick lst, and Mr. C. Fisher is wearing a long face......Mr. Diggs Williams is quite sick at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wil- Hams. on. Pendleton. street....Two large ‘trees, which have long graced the grounds of Douglass school, were felled the 15th by Messrs. Felton’ Woods and Matthew Douglass. ‘The trees were dead and might have fallen at any time, probably injuring some playful children..’.John Henry Cars ter, an exceptionally fine young man of this community, and a ‘graduate of Dou- glass high schoo! in 1911, died in the Per- Fy sanitarium at Kansas City, Mo. the 15th inst,,-of spinal meningitis. Deceased was a member of the local order. of the K. of P., and will probably be buried un- der the “auspices of the order in Kansas City, Mo......Mrs. EL Benton has been quite ‘sick’ this week... Lincoin's. birth- day wag commemorated Monday ‘evening at St. Paul hall, ‘The evening was spent Pleasantly, as the program was very en- fertaining:...A number of the lads and lissies of “Douglass school were enter= tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lampkin, by the Misses Lampkin, on’ the Vith...The Might Missionary. entertained the ith at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. M E. Douglass. Only a. few attended. this social, as there was a show ‘at the opera house, ‘two ‘revival meetings, a literary meetings and a moving picture show all of which our people had opportunity. to at- tend..." Rev. J. BE. Edwards, pastor of St, Pant XM. i chureh, received a telegram: calling him to Topeka, Kans., to preach the funeral of a young’man, whose father is a very dear friend of the Reverend... - Mr. and Mrs. M.E. Douglass are the proud parents of a grand-daughter, born to Mr. and Mrs, Jones, of Kansas City, Mo.....Prof. J. % Moseley, agent for the Homie. ‘Protective Association, when not actively engaged in teaching, is distribut- ing papers and calendars to members of Ms (Counell Arg. "Touelia 'R. "Moseley read a paper to thé migsionery Soclety on February 15, and was highly compliment ed for her effort....Mr, Floyd Finney: is plaving the snare drum for the band-boys Rnd the nlekleodeon....Miss Fiiroda Pitts was somewhat indisposed the past week and was out of school a few days... Mr Dennis Bills “has eturned from. Kansas City. -Mo,, and St. Joseph, and_ts now working for the L. W. Berri grocery firm =..-Mr. Columbus Robnett: was in town the" 17th to look after his sons who are Atteding Fred Douglass school... Miss Freeman, a. member of the graduating class of Lincoln Tnstitute, is substitutips ‘At Dongiass school until: the teacher ar= tives to take up the regular work. We fire glad Lincoln Institute can’ meet our demands and trust she might continue to raise her standard of education....Mrs Tizzie Williams and Miss Eva. Estes are able to be up and out again after a severe chai OF tata: = DALLAS, TEXAS. Improvements by the Race—Penny Bank Paying Its Stockholders— White and Black Unite on Pun- ishing the Will-Not-Work- ers Here. RRR e Nine eee, Pride of the West Lodger K. of P., in Dallas, Texas, is boasting of being ‘the only Pythian jodge in the country having a membership of oer two hundred active and energetic men who are doing some- thing to build up the order here. ‘They initiated twelve new members last Wed- nesday night...Tt seems. gratifying to one and all to enjoy these pleasant days, although very cold vet. at times. Mr: Roy Lucus has been laid up for several days but is now able to be up and about “Mr. Willie Spencer, “who has been paralized for several years, died last Sat- Urday, and was buried Monday, under the auspices of Comet Lodge of Odd Fellows, ‘of which he had been a member for sev: eral years. The members and relatives bow to Him who knowest best. Touching resolutions were read and several floral offerings were presented ‘by. intimate friends" who accompanied the remains to Woodlawn cemetery....‘The members and friends of Evening Chapel C. M. E. church stormed their pastor, Rev. A. K. Hawkins, with an abundance of eatables the past week. Rev. Hawkins has been il for Several weeks... When you want pletures made where the price and, work ts right, tall at Prof. Lucio Harper's gallery, 1716 ‘Allen street. .Miss Ula Jones returned to Ammorila, after a few weeks stay here visiting relatives and friends. .The many friends of Mr. D. Ware are very glad to see him at home so much Improved from his extended visit in Clarksville... Evers hody wants the individuals who can serve to the best advantage in the work to be done in every capacity. So it's up to the Negroes to more than make good and be on the job at all times. ‘The crisis 1s just beginning. We sound this warning be- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. oi ae : oan|eeee Jnredeemed Diamonds... sails | Ot orory ten and moaned in every atria, onrocty cat, to mt ovary pure, BLOOM'S Dis a a ree © : re un- Washington B L oo M’S Main 253 | cause of the dull times and scarcity of Jobs to now be had and money to be made, Tdleness will not be tolerated in this city in the future as it has been in the past, so the hot pan crowd had better be on the lookout. "This ‘means for you and your kind to get ‘busy and stay busy, as “‘vags” are being assigned daily to the street and county gangs, and the working man can ko to.and from work and not be held up for his week's earnings, as it is beng proven in the courts that the people are becoming alarmed at the conditions and are giving. thelr every assistance, both white and black, and the results are grat- itying..Mr. Douglass Brandon was called to Baton Rouge, La., the past week to attend the funeral of his mother....New businesses opened recently: ‘The Chau- tauqua eafe, corner Central avenue and San Jacinto street: Scott Gilmore and Lemmon are head Knockers ;; Drake and Janes, tailors and cleaners, good dressers’ headquarters, 2404 Live Oak street; the Park cafe Is always ready to serve’ you, BE. M. Salome, Proprictor, 401 North Cen- tral avenue: ‘Dan's shining parlor isthe place to geet good work, 706 North Cen- tral avenue....Little Thelma, Dudley and a host of her little friends, celebrated at the residence of her parents, 2200 Clark Street, ‘Thursday, last, from 3 to. 5 p. ms it being her birthday and they had fuil charge. Several brought tokens of re- membrance, and a most folly time was had....The funeral services of Prof. W. W. Frazier were held at St. John's Bap- tist church, ‘corner Cochran, and Allen streets, last Sunday, Rev. C. L. ‘McPher- Son, pastor, assisted by several leading @ivines, officiated. ‘The remains were in charge of the Knights and Daughters of ‘Tabor, Knights of Pythias and Odd. Fel- lows." Touching resolutions were read by them and the various church departments and city schools, ete. ‘The floral offerings ‘were beautiful, Interment was in Wood- lawn cemetery: We sympathize with the family and friends... .Colored helpers. to the plumbers organized to. better their conditions. ‘There are more than thirty in’ the organization now and more than a hundred more in the city. ‘The officers are as follows: Chas. Best, president; Joe Sandlin, vice president: 'S. D. Ras: joro, corresponding secretary: Rert Nick- erson. financial secretary; Jack ‘Turner, treasurer: Tf. Marshall, sergeant at arms W. L. Hayden, inner guard; G. Leonard, outer guard: James W. Overstreet, chap- lain, ‘The organization will amiiate with all iabor organizations in the union... The latest and newest news Is that the saloon porters are trying to form. them- Selves into some kind of an organization They’ are meeting and working on. the plans. We wish them success. In union {here is strength, don't you know....We hot some. improvements now under cone Struction be members of the tace in the various colored sections of the city. We also notice many rickety shacks falling to pieces becatiwe they re vacant since the Article published a few weeks ago... It you fail to read the paper. please don't Stop paving. "Tt is past due. Phone M605 or eall Griffin, and when in the city stop At $00 Main street and get a copy... The fire at the freight houses and offices looked dangerous Sunday afternoon, but the promot. response of. the entire fire fighting department. soon had it. under control and. they were heartily praised for their herole work. ‘The loss 'to. the warehouse was great but heavily insured. SHINING PARLOR AND CIGARS. For Indies and gents, where shoes are polished, olled, dyed and cleaned to please you. All kinds of shoes satisfactorily Cleaned. ‘The leader for good cigars. Open day and night. 209% North Central avenue. ‘T.-L. Loniax, proprietor, Dallas, een CENTRALIA, ILL. Special to THE FRreeaan. rite, ME, Porter. primary | teacher at ncoin school, is on the sick list... [. C. Harding: is substituting for “Mrs Porter... The Leap Year supper at the Second Baptist church, last Saturday, the Vith, was a grand sticcess. They raised about $60.00....The Sunday school at the Second Baptist church is on the boom. Avery large number is now attending. The financial condition is growing... .Mr. and Mrs, have very sick daughter at his home in Owensboro, Ky. He will make a flying trip to see her soon....Mr. M. Porter entertained the Women's Club last Tuesday, the 15th. They reported a splendid time. Some of the old residenters and gentlemen had to put their Sunday-go to- meeting clothes on, when the ladies Called for. thelr company to the Leap Year supper...-Mr. Clit Bidwell has just arrived here from Paducah, Ky., where he has been visiting his homeNNMrs. Mosley is on the sick list.....The M.S. C. club met at the usual time, at the residence of Mr. J. Skinner, and after transacting a portion of their business the club was invited to the dining room and a splendid three-course luncheon was served by the hostess. ‘There was also read by Mr. E. Simpson entitled “The Time Will Come.” The boys all report a good time and are looking forward to do greater work in the future......There are all nationalities working in the I, C. Shops here now, another act has been shown that a friend in need Is a friend indeed. -.A “black man came. from. St Louis, Mo. and asked for a job in the T G. RT. shop here. He was given a Job but he was nearly bare footed, but a man by the name of John Dago, a’ Hungarian, and five others of his countrymen, bought the sald black man a pair of shoes. Tt is doubtful whether the natives, black oF white, would have done the same char- Hable act Mr. John McKinney spent last week in the Windy City....Mrs. Grigsby lost a valuable cow last week. ...Miss Ethel Bunch is on ‘the sick list. /Mr. 0. Hinds is still very fll. ..Mr. Clagton Atmold is down with the grippe....Miss M. Lee is cook at Mr. C. Moseiey's restaurant, Mr. Moseley has many boarders who work in the Tlinois Central railroad shops....Mr. Ed Simpson was on the Sick list last week....The M.S. C. Club met at the residence of Mr, BR. Brack Friday evenin, February 9, and after they had transacted their business. the guests were invited into the dining room and a splendid three-course lunch- eon was served. ‘They all report a good time, and all look forward to great sue- cess....The C, W. 1. Club met at the home’ ‘of Mrs, Laftored. ‘The meeting Was opened at the usual hour with fif- teen members present, ‘The vice presi- dent, Mrs. Harting, presided. After the usual routine of business, avery lively discussion was had on the’ following subjects: “Lynching,” Women's Duty” and “Our Young.” ”” Many’ ‘interesting thoughts were advanced, and every one seemed helped. After the discussion the hostess invited the members. into her dining room. ‘The table was heavily laden with good things to eat, and after enjoying ourselves, repaired to our homes, having spent_a pleasant evening with the hostess, The club will meet at the home of Mrs, Anna Ferguson on February 15. Mrs.’ Mozelle Porter. re- celving....Mr. Little Glen Simpson, is ‘om the alck tint: ASHVILLE, N. C., Y. M. |. NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Association is progressing very nicely. although this has been one of the severest winters in years inthis. part of the country, the Interest seems to be much on the increase, The young mens bible class, the night school and. the Sunday Afternoon meetings are ‘very largly’ at. tended. A vigorous membership campaign is at present being conducted and the men are enrolling right along. ‘The cam- paign ends the frst of Match, when a fupper “will be served” the winners, ‘the losers. serving. There will be ten days of special meet- ings for men beginning the first. Sunday in March.” All of the city pastore have plerged there support “ant ‘co-operation. Ir is anticipated that this will be-one of the greatest meetings ever held in the city ‘The Ladies Industerial Club in connes- tion with the ¥. M. T. are planning to organize a Y. W.C. A. in the near future. This is a much needed feature in con: nection with the Y¥. M. C. A. q -jNoticeX;, 9. Gh on a fi, . al Keg ir Catchy a mh la Dt Spring Footwear HUTCHINSON’S Walk-Over Boot Shop 28 North Pennsyivania St. | 4 os ee . i | oe 5 ee ae ee i. ee Psi |. a oe . a. ee ae Don’t Fail to See my Special $50, $25 and $11 Watches Tf you need a timekeeper, these will make you happy for a lifetime, CARL L. ROST, 25 North Illinois Street The Largost Exclusive Jewelry Store in the City, J. ANDREW WILLIAMS President and Manager Williams Cigar Company 1100-1111 Scott St., Tampa, Fla, Dance Hall for Rent! The old Washington Hall, remodeled, 1384 W. Wash- ington St. The largest and best dance hall in the city. Large stage, fitted for entertainments R. L. SULLIVAN 2334 S. Capitol Avenue Phone, Main, 3603 Ee ee ee MORE MEN WANTED RIGHT NOW Why trudge ae on @small salary’ We will start you in business of your owa—and give youachanes to make more money than You ever thought of taking. beforeaud. make tt easily anc ey too. There are some excel- Tent openings right now. We want guod, live, enorgetic men afl over the country tovstow out Tine of Cigars. and we will offer « good induce: ment to get the right kind of men. Be your own boss and master ot your own time. ‘Nico, clean, easy work and pay. bigger than you ea ever think of earnivg ou a aulare. We will give you exclusive territory” “We will start you rigift out im business with full caulo- mont~rosdy to make from $18 to 8 por weak. No experiouce nor money needed." Trmakes no difference whethor vom ever sold czars or nor, ail we want you to do is to show mur Cigargts Your friends and sand the oniers to uk We Will furnish absolutely free ‘il the accossorios and directions. ‘Write us today, sending a 2 cent stamp for re- plying. and we will sond fall particulars. Williams Cigar Company e e - ee Think of It in This Way: One dollar saved is two dollars better than one dollar spent. Why spend your money thoughtlessly? Better get an account started right away with This Strong Company. to which you can deposit your spare dollars. The compound interest we pay will be a great help. Do it icy today. The Indiana Trust Company, A HOME FOR SAVINGS Capital, at pale in................ $1,000,000 Surplus, all earned.................§550,000 GotoBlackers For Fine Candies His Chile Can’t be Surpassed 847 Indiana Avenue eee “< Z C AM\A>~- (J " N K yy XY WN Orleiee ts erory ci feito er tarett mation address G. W. BLAND, H. 8B. lid) Colfax Ave Benth Beng tan ought to have Gas Range a ena] pas ps ro" The New Cabinet ith white alee pepeiiuad of oven space Come and see our 1912 Exhibit of i Up-to-Date Cabinet Gas Ranges Gas Company 49 Pennsylvania St. FOR SALE AT ONCE. ‘One-half or all interest in the Mt. Clem- ens Hotel and Eureka Mineral Bath House (for colored people exclusively), which Is the only hotel and ‘bath house’ combined owned and operated by a colored man at any of the heath or summer resorts in the United States. A good. proposition for a hustling young man_ with money. For particulars write Geo. I. Hutchinson, proprietor, 48 Wells street, Mt. Clemens, Mich, ‘The Freeman for sale in Savannah, Ga., by Wm. Boyd, 416 West Broad street. NOTICE. We, the ladies of several States and many cities, have coaxed Madame. to please continue her ad., for we do miss her so much out of ‘the Freeman and many of us take the paper just to look at her pleasing face and read of her, for she has done so many good things ‘for our homes, in every way, and she Is a bless ing to suffering humanity. “Let us have long patience with her faithful dealings with us, as she means good to all—Frow, the Ladies of the World. Committee. THE YORK BAR AND CAFE. All the good things to eat and drink, every minute. Quick service. Home cook” ing. Mrs. Grace Johnson and Joe Roscoe to serve your wants, 2924-26 Live Oak street, Dallas, Texas, 2-2. BOWMAN’S HAIR POMADE. | ,Bowman’s Hair Pomade, the wonderful | Hair Grower, is now being praised by ladies all over the country (who have || used it) to be the best ever placed on the market, ‘The beautiful effect it has upon |the hair and the rapid growth is very pleasing to. the ladies. “Every woman And every man that wants beautiful hair, | should begin at once and use this pomade. | acksis our, druggist for it, gna it they | nave not got it, send to our address. Only Jone size, 50 cents. Sample and circular, | to"cents, “Wik, BOWMAN, Maer. 258 Wabash’ Avenue, Chicago, 111 a MARRY! | Hundreds of colored men and women || willing. “Information tree. Write today. | American Directory Company, Ni, Dallas, | Texas. BUSINESS LOCALS. Dr. Oscar W. Langston, dentist, 1s now ready for business, located over HL | Sanders’ store, 218 Indlana avenue, room 5. Call and see him. ‘| Furnished rooms with bath. 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