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The Freeman wants hustling Agents in every locality not occupied. Write for terms THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MAR 19 1912 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS. $5.01 ONE YEAR. EMMETT J. SCOTT MADE SECRETARY OF TUSKEGEE North Carolina Mutual a Business Marvel - Justice Pitney Succeeds Harlan - Theatrical and Musical Lights. Thompson's National News Bureau.) WASHINGTON, D. C., February 28.—There is general rejoicing all over the country over the action of the board of trustees of Tuskegee Institute, elected by the board of trustees of the local board of trustees Mr. Annnett J. Scott, as secretary of the school, in the "in" of which he hasorne such a part, in connection with the mid-winter meeting of the board of trustees at Tuskegee Institute last week, announcement was made that Mr. Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago millionaire philanthropist, had been appointed to the place of Mr. George Peer Fenobay, of New York, who at his own request, retired because he felt that he was no longer able to properly fulfill the duties of his position. He gave the further statement that Mr. Annnett J. Scott, who, for many years, is private secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, has carried a large part of the responsibility of promoting to the exalted and responsible position especially for him, without solicitation or suggestion, as far as he was concerned. The honor conferred by the board came, therefore, as a complete surprise to Mr. Scott. Although he accepts the rare competence of the trustees of the Tuskegee Institute, it is understood that, in assuming the new dignity, he will not consent to any suggestion that the relationship of his secretary shall be terminated. Consequently it has been arranged that Mr. Scott shall continue to serve the principal in the same capacity, in addition to his duties as secretary of the Mr. Scott came to Tuskegee from Houston, about fifteen years ago to act as Dr. Washington's "right hand man," who took hold of the work with such ease that he shortly became an indispensable factor in the development of the institution. The "wizard" met Mr. Scott at Houston on a tour of the "Lone Star State" university, where work with the demeaness and executive ability displayed the young man in connection with the arrangements for the reception to himself that he offered him the chance at Tuskegee, which Mr. Scott has so thoroughly enjoyed. His prominence while yet on the sunny side of 40 years, Mr. Scott is a leader in the journalistic world, as well as a potent force in the field of education. He won spurs on the Houston Daily Post, the Texas Freeman, the best-known race in the state. He is now editor of the Tuskegee Student, with an enormous circulation and powerful influence, and is just launched the Business League of the National Bio Business Commission, responding secretary. Mr. Scott has added several profers of federal positions, but was induced by President Taft to be the spokesman of the federal commission, responding to the difficulty existing in Liberia, being the first hired man named by President Taft office after his inauguration. In this mission, associated with statesmen, he and diplomats of the best rank Mr. Scott acquitted himself in distinction. The promotion conferred by the truss-reigned by Mr. Scott's host of present labors at the school recognition of hiscertificates, and it is the consensus of opinion that he will become an even more helpful helper in his enlarged sphere ofinfluence. The acquisition of Mr. Rosenwald is a valuable asset to the institute, as is also Charles E. Mason, of Boston, who may accepted a place on the board. He will be the board of trustees and their friends with the board ofNew England, New York and other sections of the country coovers a wide range of influential agencies in the upliftcommunity, and their visit to Tuskegee has given of mutual inspiration andcelebrity. president Taft Remains in the Field The formal entrance of Col. Theodore Descelet into the race for the president's nomination has been the talk of the court, and he will accept the nomination for president if it is tendered me, and I will there the decision until the concession has been accepted. The people who have watched the trend we were not greatly surprised, being prepared such an announcement by careful and exhaustive presentation of colonel's platform through the Colonel's address. President Ash is firm in his declaration remain in the race for the presidency, standing by him with renewed enchanceable loyalty. His commitment "We know we are right, and I am confident we will win." he will win." Of the delegates elected so far, about forty-four, he under iron-clad instructions to vote for him. By the same token, it is exaggerated that will adopt such a platform as will with his views on all public questions. The Taft Renomination Bureau, with Congressman William B. McKinley, in The North Carolina Mutual a Business Marvel The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association is again in the "spotlight" for the study of the entire country, confessedly the largest egro insurance company in the United States, and nominal growth from comparatively nothing to its present proportions is little short of a commercial marvel. North and south it is talked about, and any investment in it is placed in its ear in the most exclusive business circles. The standing of the "N. C. Mutual" at Dun's or Bradstreet is "A No. 1" and its "paper" will float anywhere on the continent. The office of the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association is at Durham, N. C., but its operations have expanded and that it covers large sections of South Carolina, Georgia and adjacent states. It is also the property in each of the localities which it is invaded. The company was founded in 1898 and incorporated in 1899. The officers, all solid business men of Durham, are as follows: John Merrick vice president and C. C. Carringer; secretary and treasurer, Dr. A. M. Moore; directors, John Merrick, A. M. Moore, M. D. A. C. C. Spaulding, E. R. Merrick, M. A. D. A. J. H. Garner. The organization has increased "it is on the square," and throughout its history has not had a single unpaid claim. It is giving lucrative employment to scores of educated young men and women and an opening new avenues constantly for growth in our race that are to come after us. Starting thirteen years ago, the company's first year showed only $840 worth of business; the next year the amount of business increased to $1,260; fourth, $3,228; fifth, $10,330; sixth, $26,912; seventh, $70,912; eighth, $104,897; ninth, $139,189; tenth, $187,338; eleventh, $220,100; ewelfth, $245,238; eleventh the business reached the most impressive level. An abstract from the thirteenth annual report of the N. C. Mutual shows some items that will provide encouragement to every Negro engaged in any kind of business. The report shows that $85,533.91 forward January 1, 1911, with $55,533.91, total collections, $260,004.58, making an account for the year of $355,533.91. The net balance, after paying claims, etc., was $113,757.2.7. The ledger assets, as stated, added to the market values of holdings in the Negro industry, indicating gross assets amounting to $130,027.7. Taking out non-admitted assets, the report shows a total of admitted assets to the amount of $122,012.82, with liabilities aggregating only $15,000, evidencing a primary reverse could reduce to the danger. Such an institution as the North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association is a positive cause to the race. It bespeaks for us a capacity for "big business" that we can control, or probably those who largely control the educational and commercial destiny of our people. Justice Pitney Succeeds Harlan The appointment of Chancellor Mahon Pitney, of New Jersey, as associate justice of the supreme court, to succeed the late John Marshall Harlan, is well known. The appointment of Mahon Pitney has long been an honored member on the bench of the state of New Jersey, and his decisions involving causes of moment have been marked by a high standard of statesmanship and regard for the people. The designation of Justice Pitney is all the more welcome because it marks the defeat of Judge William C. Hook, who, until the exposure of his undesirable behavior, the Jury had questioned the position practically with united protest, when the protest has gained "bottom." Judge hereafter, when called upon to decide cases touching the Negro's civic privileges, will hesitate long before outraging common decency by yielding to the opinion handed down in the McCabe vs. Santa Fe Railroad contest in Oklahoma. The colored people are hearing good reports of the future Justice Pitney. He comes with a clean bill of health at the hands of his colored fellow citizens in New Jersey, and the country is willing to accept him at their appraisal. It is hope that his career on the supreme court will be an unanimously satisfactory as that of the great jurist who immediately preceded him. Among Theatrical and Musical Lights "My Friend from Dixie" played to crowded houses at every performance last week and won the town. Mr. J. Leubrie Hill, while delighted, could not help thinking of last year, when a lasso could not pull the people near the house. A return engagement is to under the contem- derion. The show is to under the best on the road and deserves the pon- INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1912 COME ON PAL ITS TIME FOR US TO MAKE OUR ADIEU FROM THESE PARTS MUNGER AND WINTER DISCOMFORTS ZERO HEATHEM ularity it has achieved here and elsewhere. Tallaboo," a thrilling drama of the Negro League, by Loyder Harper, of Louisville, Ky., comes to the New Haven next week, under the management of Mr. J. I. Harper. The play is staged by Jerry Mills, a leading dramatist, and the supporting cast is said to be of a high quality. The "Black Patti Troubadours" appear at the Howard week of March 11. Bert Williams is drawing heavily this week at the National, with Ziegfeld's for Mr. Ziegfeld in 1913-14 in a new musical comedy. Miss Jean Kelly is to have a testimonial at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church April 4. Among the stars assisting her is Miss Jable Mitchell, a pastor here. Miss Kable Mitchell is the finest contralto now before the public, and will doubtless be greeted by a crowded house. One of the 'Eight' is the comedy selected by the Howard University players for their annual appearance. The will be seen at the Howard Theater March 28 and 29. A. H. Tavernire is business manager. S. Dudley is season. H. Dudley is on the way. BOWLING GREEN, KY. The Y. M. C. A. of Bowling Green Academy — Temperance Meeting at Taylor's Chapel A. M. E. Church. By J. F. Moxley, 626 Fourth St. Special to THE FREEMAN The temperance meetings of the Y. M. C. A. of the Bowling Green Academy will close with the meeting at Taylor's Chapel A. M. E. Church, March 5, at 3:30 p.m. The meeting created much interest in their behalf during their temperance meetings and canvass of the city. Sunday will bring to a conclusion subjects on the temperance question, which will be befilled with great skill in molding the perfection of humanity. Some of the subjects to be discussed Sunday are as follows: "The temperance question," by M. Price; "Home Buying and Furnishing," by Harrison Hays; "Employer: His Relation to His Employer," by M. Price; "The celebration of Allen's Day at Taylor Chapel A. M. E. Church was indeed a record breaker. The church was filled, the church will fill the city with witnessed the exercises, and relied with their joy cups filled to the brim with tidings of the great Bishop Richmond; the largest and oldest organization among the Negroes, with a membership of 850,000, 6,208 churches, 6,208 ministers, 4,702 local preschoolers, 6,208 teachers, 375,524 Sabbath school children; members and followers at Adherence, 2,000,000; twenty schools under the property worth over $10,310,993; two foreign lands, one in British Guiana, one in South America, one in South Africa, one in the United Kingdom; Knights of Pythias of this city are leaving unturned in making preparations to MOBILE, ALA., DOTS Special to THE FREEMAN. The carnival brought a large number of strangers to the city this year. The carnival association pronouncing it the best carnival game from every point. The Order of Doves gave them a ball last Friday night at the Mill and Timburs hall, which was a grand event for the guests present. Music by the Excelsior orchestra Freeman can be found at the Gulf City Hall on Saturday. M. Wilkerson, agent, would be pleased to get subscriptions before the expiration of the dollar-a-year offer. SWEEPING THE COUNTRY The United Loyal Neighbors of the World, the latest modern secret society, is one in which you do not have to die to pay alives and is said to be the most conspicuous ever devised by mortal men. New camps of the order are being organized in all parts of the world. Its headquarters are at the University of Ky. Mr. B. F. Johnson has been selected as the superintendent and the following well-known fraternal men have been elected in his cabin: Messrs. J. R. Marks, C. W. Wickliffe, and Wm. Thomp DENISON, TEX. The Emancipation Auditorium opened this week with motion pictures. Prof. M. V. Baccus, of Paris, is managing the half-hour charge of the Johnson who formerly had the charge of the road, cleaning up with his Johnson Stock Company.....John Griffin, head bellman at the Denison, is on the mend. He is located in its commodious quarters, not located in its commodious quarters, in the Odd Fellow building. The news service this concern is supplying is winning favor with publishers over the enquiries. He will be a candidate for master of finance of the Texas K. See H. N. Nelson for the Freeman. Leave orders at the Chisolm News Service office.....Joe McCormick, news officer at Mrs. F. M. Joshua are regular readers.....Mr. Mason is at work again.... James Richardson is one of the crack mail workers of Texas.....W. J. Sampson Mrs. F. M. Joshua are in charge of mail trains out of here. CURRENT NEWS OF CHICAGO WINS HEIRSHIP IN MOTTS ESTATE LITIGATION. MRS. JACKSON WINS THE FIRST ROUND Judge Chas. S. Cutting Renders Decision in Favor of Mr. Motts' Half Sister-Attorney J. Gray Lucas Jubilent Over Result. By Sylvester Russell. J. Gray Lucas a Lawyer of Ability. site witnesses a searching test in cross examination. Charles S. Cutting a Square and Honorable Judge. There were no lukewarm moments in the rulings of Judge Cutting. Everything was positive, square and convincing, judgment and decision. And it was dumbbell-shaped, so that the noble judge had occasion to present the very credentials of integrity, which had been discovered at this trial, in a banquet on an occasion when his declaration, and then his dismissal, the judicial world, but electrified the Motts case Judge Cutting has stated that it was unusual and a most remarkable case in the courts of Illinois, because it to facts concerning a people whose martial prowess was astonishing the Civil War period, were difficult almost impossible to establish, through circumstances over which they had no control. When Lawyer Lucas presented proofs to heirship, which created a sensation, Motts recorded during the hearing, Judge Cutting has since stated that if there had been anything else in the sace save that document—the petition of Mahala Motts, a former prisoner, to chilren, a statement made at a time when there could be no question as to who were children of her husband, and when was against her interest to name a stepfather, in that that would have been conclusive of theorship of Anna Elizabeth Motts Jackson. Fred Motts Asks for a Receiver. Current News of Chicago Rollie W. Green, who has been on the sick list for the last few days, is up and out and seen in his office again. The Protective Improvement Association of Hyde Park would do well to bear in mind from the pen of a writer who is authority on the American public school system. He is a formerored teachers, who instruct white children daily, and have been doing so for nearly twenty years in the public schools. That will be sufficient for the present. Sunday, February 18, was a great church day out in Englewood. It was quarterly meeting day. Dr. Timothy Reeves, presiding elder of the Chicago district, and Dr. W. D. Cook, of Quinnville, would also devise, were speakers to the people at St. John's A. M. E. Church. . . . BELOIT, WIS. The Household of Ruth of this city will entertain friends Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith. The affair is an entertainment, to be musical program will be rehearsed. Frank Alexander leaves Saturday for Windsor, Canada, for an extended visit with relatives....Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Woods, of Madison, Wis., were Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Barker, in Ingersoll street. 2 The Greatest Man on Earth Was A Negro Slave The Greatest Man on Earth Was A Negro Slave Toussaint L'Ouverture "First in war, first in peace and first in the heart's of his countrymen," is a well known sentence that the admirer's of our country's greatest President gave him. But Toussaint L'Ouverture was greater than Napoleon as a warrior, the equal of Gladstone in brains, and unsurpassed by any living man in kindness, goodness and generosity to his own race whom he freed from the bonds of slavery. He never saw an army until forty years of age, yet he put to flight the proudest blood of Europe, the Spanish, and sent them home conquered; he fought the greatest country of Europe, the English, and cost that country the lives of fifty-five thousand men and one hundred million dollars; he fought the most formidable country of Europe, the French, (again Napoleon) costing France the lives of forty thousand and fifty million dollars. The secret of Toussaint L'Ouverture, the worlds greatest Statesman, Soldier and Martyr's success has been revealed by a member of his own family. He claims that it was the Power of Magnetism produced by Toussaint having in his possession two Loadstones instead of one. 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Lowest Prices. 419 Indians Ave. Open all Night. Looking forward to the annual spring number and baseball edition of The Freeman. --- IN THE WOMAN'S WORLD. the growth if racial civilization, is as dea to the people as their himes; it arouse the best n their natures. We have mad wnderful strides in civilizatin alng reli glus lines. We have risen frm log cabi churches to frame ones, and from frm ones to brick, and from brick to cemen stone, brown stone and granite stone. Th Note—These columns are for the best interest of our women throughout the United States. Every woman is invited to send in articles concerning their clubs,贮藏 of all kinds, recipes of cooking or anything to benefit the Negro womanhood. Miss Mary Frances Glass last Monday broke the world's record for the high jump at 6 feet 7 inches at National Park Seminary, Washington. The previous record of 6 feet 2 inches was made last year in Paris. We note by the Oakland Sunshine that Mrs. K. D. Tillman, of Pasadena, has resigned her position as chairman of the National Park Seminary health. Mrs. Tillman's resignation will be regretted by all the club women of the State, as she is one of the most enthusiastic club workers in California. Some time ago the government offered a prize to the boy raising the most corn on an acre of ground. When the contest closed it was discovered that a girl had entered the contest and won the prize, now knowned face that girl's are entering every walk of like and competing successfully with men. Women are turning more and more each year to the pursuit of agriculture. About five years ago three sisters took up their supervision the land has been improved until now it is worth over $20,000. We are glad to learn that our women are not unmindful of the opportunity offered and girls of the city will leave in the spring to begin work on her own ranch. Who says our women are not taking advantage of their recently acquired suffrage. An associated press dispatch from Spokane, Wash., announces through the local dailies that Mrs. Dorothy Coates, a member of the jury to serve in the Supreme court. It is said that Mrs. Coates is the first colored woman in America to serve on a jury in a court of record. Mrs. Coates is a member of the African Methodist Episcopal church and is a large property owner. Little Notes About Women. The largest ranch in the United States, owned by the Walt Disney companies, is owned and managed by a woman. Not a Suffragette. Either. Miss Mary F. Hadrich is now holding one of the most important political positions in the State of Michigan. private school to Governor Osborne, and has never shown any interest in woman's suffrage. Noble Work of Negro Women. To the credit of the Negro women of New Bedford, the can be said her own a private entirely ourselves. Home for the Aged, which admits the aged of both races. The home is a two-story brick, and after being paid for, these women have to their credit $2,000 in government stock, in railroad stock, and $15,000 in the bank. FREE RECIPES. Sunshine Cake. As recommended by Mrs. Hawkins, of the Indianapolis Gas Company: Ingredient Three-fourths up of four. One grammish of seven. Seven eggs. Three-fourths of a level teaspoon cream of tartar. One teaspoon extract. Method—Sift the flour with the cream of three-fourths of a level teaspoon four times. Separate white from yolks of eggs add a sprinkle of salt, and beat the white until very light. Fold the sugar into white eggs and a sprinkle of yolks that have been beaten until very light. Then add the flour and extract. Place in an ungreased pan. Bake in a very moderate oven of your gas range, for five to six minutes. Cool with the pan inverted. Boston Cookies Ingredients—One cup butter. Three eggs. Three and one-fourth cups flour. One-half teaspoon salt. One teaspoon chili powder. One-half cup sugar. One teaspoon soda. One-half cup seedless raisins. One-half cup currants. Cream the butter and sugar and add the well beaten eggs. Add the soda after having dissolved it in one and a half teaspoons of hot water. Then lift the mon and mix in the bowl. Add the nuts, raisins and currants after mixing them with the remainder of the flour. Drop this batter or about teaspoon-fifth of butter on one inch apart, and bake until nicely browned in a moderately heated oven of your gas range. Cookie Cookies are nice when used hot from the oven, or they may be kept for weeks and served as crisp cakes. WHAT PART DOES OUR WOMAN: HOOD PLAY In the Civilization of the Race?—Is it In the Home or In the School? There are three great factors of civilization. The first, the greatest and the most important is what is home? We are taught by lexicographers that it is one's house or country; place of constant residence, etc. It is also the spirit God has given to waryman, man, called woman. Children pronounce the word mother, husbands pronounce it wife, children pronounce it child, spirit God is given to waryman, man, called woman. But it matters not by what name it is called it means the same. Home. Woman is the ruling power of the home, the master of the household, the thermometer of civilization. To her is assigned the formation of character, the teaching of self-reliance, the instilling of self-reliance of reading, may be said of women in general way may be said of the women of any race. What part does Negro womanhood play in the civilization of the race? The part in the civilization of the race is the fourth it leaves to man. Here and there, there and here, over yonder, in this place and that, we can point with pride to men who are doing much for the civilization of the race, but they are only a few. The few college graduates in this age are not as well educated as the men in common school education. Because the men usually seek the larger cities and those communities where they come in touch with people of their kind. The masses, in turn, are not as well educated. That part that has not been touched by intelligent motherhood must be reached. Then the second of these great factors on the civilization in the country, in the Negro womanhood play in the civilization of the race is clearly seen in the schools. Women teachers fill most of the country schools, three-fourths of the gradual school positions, in high school positions, and they draw three-fourths of the money paid to teachers by denominational schools. Three-fourths of the race civilization that is developed by denominational schools is under the tutelage of the women of the race. The church, the third greatest factor in THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. the growth if racial civilzattatin, is as dear to the people as their himes; it arouses the best n their natures. We have made the best n their natures in civilzattatin. gius lines. We have risen n firm log cabin churches to frame ones, and from frame ones to brick, and from brick to cement stone brown stone and the most beautiful pipe is the most beautiful. We have our pipe organs, pianos, orchestras and vested choirs. Who is most responsible for the great marks of civilzattatin? It is the church. It is the church. It is the church. What would become of the churches if it were not for the women. Let's not answer. It has it accomplished. It is noted for literary, business, commercial, religious and home-making growth. The hand of woman is seen clearly all through Phi Delta Pi, Wells Fargo, nett, who aroused England and America on the lynching of Negroes; Fanny Barrier Williams and Mary Church Terrell; William and Dazie Dean Walker, bank president and real estate owner; Lucy Lanyen, college president; Madame J. Walker, Patricia F. Patricia, Madame Hackley, artist and musician. What part does the Negro womanhood play in the civilization of the race? I said at first three-fourths, but I retract that statement and count against it. Is it they dominate the schools, there are almost always times as many girls in our rural and graded schools, high schools, colleges and seminaries as there are boys. These girls, then, are lawyers, doctors, doctors, teachers, preachers, linguists, musicians, artists, actresses, deaconsesses, cooks, dress makers, haundresses, milliners, real estate owners, agents of all kinds, hair dressers, nurses, teachers, doctors, doctors, both good and bad. This wonderful army of workers go forth every year and take their places among the makers of civilization. The effect of their influence is more powerful than all books we read, both good and bad. This wonderful army of workers go forth every year and take their places among the makers of civilization. The effect of their influence is more powerful than all books we read, both good and bad. They are living examples of the solution, thus lifting the race to a higher plane of civilization. They do their part well and conscientiously. Each year is an improvement on the last in the army of workers. I am indeed, of three-fourths of the work of Negro civilization being done by the women, all of it is being done by them. How conist, grusel? "The Persian poet Sadi of clay of a clod. "The sweetness is not in myself," replied the clay, "but I have been lying in contact with the rose." Yet the rose grew from that clod of clay. Even so over achievements must be given o woman. What part does the Negro womanhood play in the civilization of the rose? Or does the clay played in the growth of the rose. Negro civilization grows out of the Negro womanhood. Then let the womanhood of this dwarfed fadeth to shine more than just beam fadeth—fadeth to shine no more. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., THE FUR NATURE CITY Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Clarence Perkins was called to Indiana on account of the death of a relative. Mr. E. C. Royal has opened a restaurant at 6 South Ionia Street. We succeed, Mr. Morris Tucker, after a short illness, died last Thursday. The funeral services were held from Springs' undertaking parliars. The deceased leaves behind a large cagge, Mrs. Ella Tucker attended the funeral. We wish to thank the dear friends for their kindness during the sickness and death of Mr. Tucker, Mrs. Barnett, and Mrs. Stanley. Stanford hotel under the management of Mrs. Stanley Barnett, was very favorably written up in one of the local papers a few days ago. It will be re-released in a book building was practically condemned for its unhealthy condition under white management, but through Mr. and Mrs. Barnett's energetic efforts the hotel has been rebuilt in such a manner that the board of health was forced to comment on it. The Afro-Americans of Grand Rapids also "know how..." The long looked council chamber at the city hall owed five hundred Afro-Americans greeted Dr. Booker T. Washington. Rev. Saunders, as chairman, announced singing one of America. Welcome address Meyers Ellis. A few stirring remarks in behalf of the people, and then Dr. Washington delivered an address which will long be remembered by some fortunate enough remarks after Dr. Brunswick. in her most pleasing manner, presented a beautiful bouquet of roses to Dr. Washington in behalf of the women of the city. BAY CITY, MICH. SOCIAL NEWS FROM SPOKANE, WASH. Fiddler and Shelton while playing the Orpheum last week, were highly entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce entertained an dinner, and covers were laid for ten. Mr. and Mrs. Pierce then at the home of Mrs. Wagoner. (By the way, Mr. Grubbs is an old Indianapolis boy.) Mrs. Triplette entertained at the home of Mrs. Wagoner, midnight dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of California, at the beautiful residence of Mr. and Mrs. Mash, on the campus of the University of Miami. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Clarence Grubbs, Mr. and Mrs. Wagoner, Mr. and Mrs. Mash, Mrs. Billings, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Clayborn, Misses Stafford, Mr. and Mrs. Wagoner, Mr. and Mrs. last, but not least, we also had wives us our old clever friend, Billy Young. NATIONAL NEGROES' INDUSTRIAL AND PROTECTIVE UNION OF AMERICA. Its Object is to Unite the Race in Self- Defense—Our Preamble. First—Organization being the foundation of Christian civilization, and the unit upon which all power springs, to this end we organize to better Christianize and secure such strength as will better second—As evolution is the great medium that brings the changes and causes man to struggle and fight for alteration in the system of the state and church over the past century, we organize to educate our race in this field. Third—As this is seemingly the age of class struggle for industrial and political rights, and knowing as we do the dismantling of our labor under in past and are now labor under in realizing the disadvantages of individual effort, we therefore resolve to unite ourselves to better enable us to co-operate our race with those of the Caucasian race we first formed. God made all men, second, in the citizens of our country, having the opportunity of enjoying all the rights and privileges, and the pursuits of happiness as laid down in the Constitution of our government equal, third, we should 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 start of the financial and industrial world. Fifth.—The matter of time to labor is one of the greatest problems that civilization has to solve and define, but as man has grown older, the hours allotted to day and night for work and rest, we therefore resolve to study that problem to enable us to keep pace with the demand of the age. Sixth.—The 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 of which we must understand each of these factors, rightful obligations. Seventh.—Resolve to labor and use all honorable means to have all laws abrogated which prevent our race from enjoying full freedomship as any other race. Eighth.—Resolve to abolish in the Constitution of our government. Eighth.—Resolve to do everything in our power by fair means to destroy the color of racial lines in many of the trade unions that work such hardships on many workers. Ninth.—Resolve to bring the industrial class in perfect love and harmony as otherwise it cannot be. Ninth.—To educate our race to the value of a job, and the duty an employee must accept, an employer, that all classes of business must not hesitate in giving to us what we merit. Tenth.—To demand a better common school system for the education of our children. To 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 we prove to all classes that our labor is worth as much as any other race or nationality in this country, and that we are determined to use all honorable means to help them do the task that we will be better able to support ourselves and families. Twelfth.—That we are determined not to effortless efforts, we shall have secured peace, friendship, mutual aid and labor, and the social virtues of all the good citizens of our country. That neither state nor church can find cause deny our rights or will stand lily and be unmarried to so. God being our guide we will follow. NATIONAL OFFICERS. OFFICERS. W, J. Campbell, national president, Drakesbor, Ky. Rev. C. W. Rodgers, national vice president, Des Moines, Ia. Rev. W. M. 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FACTORY 3630 SOUTH STATE STREET, See OEE PEATE Ore o THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ua is on the sick Ist... .Miss ‘Thelma Lucas, | Masor : PENSACOLA, FLA. of “Beotr streets ‘who has beet sick tor | Mase! et, —— seven Weeks, was able to go to school last | have By Walker Wilmer Thomas | Srocie. "Louisa Mdwards® Court met ik |ENe | a a 48 south| eeu ceclon, Wednesday” itnine and |of Gn wri | Of the Thomas News Bureau, 18 South |roccived number of applicants who ¢ om caries | OF tee nommae Bireet, Phone 821. {be initiated Wednesday evening, Februnte | se" Special to Tas PaseMan. The Friday afternoon Social Club de- lightfully' entertained last Thursday night at the Catholic Benevolent hail on West Government street, at a Pompadour ball. The pompadours,” Who, "as everybody knows, are a crowd of mystic fairies well’ able to come to earth each year in any’ Buise they choose, suddenly appeared last Thursday’ night as the shades of evening were falling, right at the Catholic hall, i You please, where the ball room having hecelved the mnagie touch of many fairy fingers, awaited their coming. How they came, “from whence, and just when, 10 mortal could tell, but on they came all the same, pretty and fresh, from the Royal Land of Priscus, pretty, fussy, little old timey love messages, everyone of them In their valentine costumes. The ball room iad been fancifully decorated in countless ‘Ted hearts, true lovers knots, pink roses and smilax, many of the larger and more experienced looking hearts having been futhlessly plereed with golden arrows. ‘The classic white pillars, each lost tn a lovely bower” of green, ‘bore also thelr burden of hearts, red, all of them and pul- Sating. with seeming tenderness. | The electrical effects made the scene a truly deautiful one, suggestive indeed of St. Valentine days of old, when we all sent fluted pink and blue things, trimmed with certain promiscuous. doves. ‘The | stage this year represented @ huge old-fashioned lee ‘paper waientine, “with its forget-me; not thimmings, its doves and cupids, and Keneally gorgeous designing. After the first three dances, the ball took the form of a leap year dance with the — pretty Masked pompadours in ‘possession of the Situation, as they sought their partners. ‘The valentine dance of the pompadour mystic society ‘this year proved indeod fone of the prettiest and daintiest of the many beautiful Ideas which have found expression in former dances given this Year by members of the younger set... - Mrs. Bilen “Williams, of” North Coie street, died last Friday, very. suddenly, ‘and her death was quite shocking to her Many friends. ‘She Was one of the most respected ladies of this elty, and has quite a large number of relatives. She is sur- Vived by three daughters and three sons, all-of this city, except one son, who Is now in New Mexico..Mrs, Louisa, Woods, Wife of Rev. W. A. Woods, died last Week at her home on” West Strong street Her death was quite a shock to her many friends. Mrs. Woods had been ill for some time. Some time....Miss Lillian Williams, of Greenville, Aia., was maried to Mr. Robert Bennet, of, this city. Mr. Bennet is one of the elty’s leading business men. ‘They Raye the gest wishes for a long and hap- py married life from thelr many. friends. “rhe Junior Literary Society of the Pen- Sacola high school delighttully entertained ‘At the school building last Friday night. Quite'a large number of the younger set Was present. Dancing and delicious Te- Treshments were served to the guests who Foported a ‘Very delightful time... .Miss Annie Pas, of Coly, Fla. Is ‘the guest of Miss. Wiilié MeCumt,’for the carnival week ME. Clarence Collins, one of the city's iidst prominent. business ‘men, was ‘mar- Hed (0 Miss Georgia Higgins, of Mobile, ‘Ala. ‘The wedding party, which consisted of some’ of the leading society. people of Mobile, arrived in the city last Wednesday evening to attend the reception which was held at the home of Mr. Collins, on West Garden street. ‘They have the best: wishes of their many friends for a long and hap- py married life... Miss. Georgia Bow, of Conall, Ga, returned to her, home’ iast week, “after” spending sometime as. the Buest of her son, dames Duncan. She Was accompanied ‘home by Miss. Theresa Alten, “Who will be her guest. for some time... Don't forget to report all of your moe ie theme Maire Bevan. MUNCIE, IND., NEWS. ERODR Co LER TRAN. ‘Miss Mabel Ramsey, of Columbus, O., who was visiting her’ parents, Mr.” and Mire, Bis ‘Tony: in Souths Jackson street, Tetumed to Columbus, where she will be at the bedside of d_sick sister... Donald Kelly, Jr, Louls Blair and. Howard Nash attended the Smart Set at Neweastle, Ind, *.. Misses Daisy and Blanche Leaper en igrtalned ‘Thursday evening for Mise. Mary Evans at a six-o'clock dinner. Covers were laid for seven. “Miss Myrtle Baker, Of Richmond, Innd,, was the guest of Misses Blanche and Daisy Leaper...... The Men's Circle. of Calvary Haptist church will give a banquet Monday, Feb- Tuary 26, assisted by the B. Y. P. U. Lyceum," Bveryboay Is requested to at: tend. A fine program has been arranged for before the banquet, - Mr. Harley Vena continues quite iil at his home: in Wnitely scree. Dougias, Walker has accepted Smplosment at the ‘Terminal barber shop wu Me. Rufus Poindexter, formerly Of this’ city but now a resident of Indianap- olis, was in town @ few days’ on. business .--Mr. Albert Phillips, of Hartford City, wis a visitor inthe city: Sunday. ct Rev. Mitehell will have for his subjact. at Calvare Baptist church Sunday, February 25, “The Death Angel and the Sign... The laymen. of Calvary Baptist church are making ready for a great banquet. to be given February 36-.s:Miss “Mary. G. Evans will preach her farewell” sermon Monday night, February 19. She has done great work during her stay In. the city. “Mise Daisy Leaper will’ spend Sunday in Richmond with friends..." Miss Minnie Kelly and Mra. S.C. Garrizon, of Mont. peller, attended the Smart Set, after which they. returned to. Montpelier. .--Clittord Frown has been sick for’ some’ time. at his home on First street, but he is mueh better---Willle Sammon’ has "been “slek for a week at his home, "501 Swensiow street." Prank, Douglass has an accident by geting his foot masched. ‘He is now on ‘crutehes...Horace “Brown haa’ boon Gown with a severe cold, but is) some better, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. “My Friend From Dixie.” 2 grand mu- sical ‘comedy, headed by J. Leubrie Hill, and inciuaing: thirtsceigit ‘iat erage some, of the best musical talent, and a &rand success, will. be weleomed to our city next season, ‘The Progressive Club's valentine party Wednesday night was a grand success and well attended... Tho infant of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams 4s ill... Mrs. Dr. Simpson, who was oper ated ‘on’ at ‘the city hospital, is getting along nicely....Mr. J. Leubtie Hill, of “My” Friend ‘From Dixie company, ‘was entertained at dinner’ Friday afternoon by Mr. and Mrs Jack Anderson and. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Everett, of Bast Federal street....Mrs. Emma Law, of Franidlin, Pa., was the guest of Mr. and Mra. Jack Anderson last Week....S. A. Marshall has Dought out James Lawson's barbershop, at 593 Glenwood avenue. ..Geo. Foun: tain, driver for the Younkstown Tee Com- pans, was caught under an’ overturned Toad of coke on Walnut Hil, and was moved to the city hospital, but his ‘condi tion Was not’ serious,...Jack ‘Anderson —_—_—_—_—_——_—— BE YOUR OWN DRESSMAKER. One never knows what the future has in store, whether it will ever be- come a necessity, but it always is a useful accomplishment. SPOTTS LADIES’ TAILORING COLLEGE, i 3637 STATE STREET. Teaches the entire art of Dressmak- ing 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, III. Phone, Aldine 1844. | “The Perfecto.” HARVEY'S NEWS AGENCY, 3924 STATE STREET, ! CHICAGO, ILL. . ALL THE LEADING COLORED NEWSPAPERS OF THE CITY AND ELSEWHERE. AUTO PHONE 73.022. is on the sick list. ...Miss Thelma Lucas, of Scott street, who has been sick for seven weeks, was able to go to school last week....Louisa Edwards Court met in regular’ ‘session Wednesday evening and recelved a number of applicants who Will be initiated Wednesday evening, February 28, and will give a musical and leap year party Wednesday evening, March 13, in Fonsters hall, and all are invited to’ at tend. ...Miss "Hazel Harper and Jessie HL Parker were quietly married last week. - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson, of West ‘Myrtle avenue, were the guest of friends in Salen, Sunday... .Mrs. Blanch Roberts entertained six couples of company trom “My Friend From Dixie” Saturday with a Duteh lunch. ‘The evening was spent in music, games and social talks....Mrs. Palmer is able to be out, again... ‘Mrs. Rev. Taylor is better. ...Covenant Lodge No. 57, F. and A. M., gave a very en- Joyable’ vaientine party Wednesday even ing, February 14....James Holland, Jt., who had his leg ‘broken last Monday, is ding nicely... Mrs. Angie Rose and Mrs. Charles Lincoln were the guests of Mrs. Jackson, in Girard, Sunday....The invi- tations ‘for the Buckeye Lodge of Elks are out for thelr ball March 20, NEWS NOTES FROM GEORGE- TOWN, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The funeral services of Mrs. Rachel Tracy Offutt were held at the First Bap- ust church on Sunday, February 18, and were conducted by the’ pastor, Rev. 'T. La Balon, assisted by Rev. F. 'P. Fielding. Mrs. Offutt leaves a husband, Mr. Tobe Offutt, a daughter, Mrs. Maggie Adams, 4 son, one sister, two brothers and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a member of the Susana Temple No. 43. The floral tributes were quite large and beau- tiful. Some of the friends and relatives who were present at the funeral were Were: Miss Martha Williams, of Frank- fort; Mrs. Maggie Brown, Mr. Harry ‘Tracy, of Frankfort, Ky.; Miss Ella Har- ris, Mrs, America Russeil and Mrs, Bettie Tracy, of Lexington; Mrs. Alice Richson, of Stamping Ground, and Mrs. George W. Troy, of Cincinnati.’ They have the sym- pathy of a host of friends....The Zion Baptist church choir was most beautifully entertained by Mrs. Bettle F. Lewis, at her handsome home on North Mulberry street, Tuesday evening, February 13. The game'of hearts of fortune and the build- ing of words from the letters of the word “valentine,” afforded unique pleasure for all. ‘The house was elaborately decorated with floral designs, red and green hearts, The prize, a most’ beautiful valentine of Friendship, was procured by Mrs. John W. Lewis.’ ‘The choir presented the host- ess, Mrs. Lewis, with a set of after-dinner spoons as a token of their esteem for her services as organist. The following menu Was served for luncheon: Hot chocolate, Whipped cream, doughnuts, croquettes and mints. ‘The guests were Mrs. E. V._A. Glass, Miss Ella B. Rrrington, Miss” Ar- trie Madison, Mrs. Bettle 8. Lewis, Miss Lillian Fuller, Mrs. Mary G. Thomas, Miss Lucy Queen-Bradfort, Miss Bertha L. Brown, Mr. Fred Patterson.....Mr. C. M. Hunt is visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Johnson at Washington, D. C.......Mr. Frank Glass, who has been making’ his home at Minneapolis, Minn., with his sis- ter, Mrs, Wm. C. Evans, has returned to Georgetown, his former’ home... . Miss Emma V. Williams, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs, J, W. Johnson, of 500 Blizabeth ‘street, Cincinnati, has’ returned home....Mr. J.B. Beatty, a prosperous farmer, of Scott county, Ky., has made himself better known by being able to sell several head of stock. He is worth Several thousand dollars......Miss Mary Johnson, of Louisville, was in our city jast week visiting friends....The Young men of the business league entertained about five couples last week. It was quite an enjoyable affair. A dainty luncheon rah ented MT. VERNON, OHIO. somal tie tre sie ltedtd BHO Ais dea rebranry ig ea Vesa mci Oe a Sesame een enentins ers ene ae ‘mourn his loss, a wife and two brothers, a ae ae tale cee, cate troit, Mich., and his. ree eee ‘Mr. Mela ts rt Pare Ms Fee Realoe wae tee os een it ines ne batt athe, BSNL, Giiatea ase sthal tons Ser ante mene ee Boas GPE otteeh Be Sones Hea HPA intetioy Feet Waa hess hone al yes fe nice oe a ie ead Geet te fe Me tigias Grea? eh eee deals einai low! eau neat ue eee Ete ae eae a ie ee eras ge far aia etee ae oe Lari i Pa eng age ge Be ant Mar cathe Siok Bi Bh Whe tsi, ea Beni itor BS HIM! Ging i and ee ee ee ae Nannie Harris; “Navajo Rag,” by Gus ne caktad SMR OM A Love.” John Payne, and “Patch Work,” eriadehtnd Batt Ot siecle ieee teats cher sete sui oma osteo eas a Be ing eg ee a es Pe cate eae scasay ok ising tat cred batty loot = sani aie cone ta ae Peete ee sera ty ta Cait usc eee et iti cere petal Wa! atte eee Sete: Senet nant © Sa dae erate tronic ea te rie Ewin JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Special to THE Freeman. The funeral of Samuel Bolden was held February 16 at A.M. E, church. tev. Shaw officiated, assisted by Revs. Kirk, Muse and Miller. “Household of Ruth and Odd Fellows had charge of the funeral. Music by church choir. Interment was in East cemetery... Revival meetings at Mt Emery Baptist chureh are proving 2 suc- cess....Mrs. Dealie Biggs, of South Main street, is some better. ...Quarterly meet- ings will be held the third Sunday tn March’ at Bethel” A.M. 'B. church... Churches are preparing for good. Easter programs." fies” Dorathy "Butler. of Hadiey, Tit,’ js again in our city, for a visit.” Her ‘many friends are glad to see here....Mra_ Samuel Rhodes” was very pleasantly ‘surprised. Nice presents were presented to. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes. by Dora” Butler... Mrs. Annie Chrenshaw died in “Springfield, Til., recently. She was well known hee. Burial took place In that ety, Mrs. Ben Champ apd Miss Nannie ‘Fulier attended the funeral..-- Thomas MeWorter, of Hadley, Th, was a visitor recently in’ our eity.../.The enter- lainment at McCabe church ‘fecently was largely aitended “and. very" suecesstul- Ttev. Russeli preached an able srmon on February’ 18 before a large audience at Mt. Emery Baptist chureli.. Mrs. Billza- beth Yates Js able to be about. ...Mrs, Edward Wright tecelved word recently of ‘the serious. itiness of her cousin. at Quincy, ‘Til..,Rev. 8 J. Lane. preached an able sermon. February. 18, . Sunday morning, at Mt Emery Baptist church. DEATH OF SAMUEL D. HILL, MONROE, LA. Special to The Freeman, Samuel D. Hill died Wednesday, Feb- ruary 7, and was buried on the Sth, ‘The funeral took place at the First Baptist church, under the auspices of the Ma- a ite eae oes aaa, MASON CITY, OWA. Special to Tie FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Carr entertained the Blue Ribbon Club on valentine even- ing. Everyone present enjoyed themselves to the highest degree... Walter Davis, Jr, and Abe Rennix furnished music for ihe G. AR. people at the home of H. Francisco Friday evening. .RennixBros., Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell and company are playing towns in western Iowa this week....Dave Howard, with business car 4A, CM. & St P. Railway, is in the Blick Hills this week with Superintendent W. W. Collins.” W. L. Jones departs this week for Philadelphia, | Pa., on a business trip....Al. McDonald, chef on the Soo line. who bas been visiting in Mason City, has departed for Minneapolis, Minn., to résume his duties. .. Invitations have been issued for the old FF. FF. F. Club to entertain Misses Allen and Miles, 9f Chicago, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alten on Friday evening, Febru: ary 24. “Can ‘you beat Ie”... Chet. I. W. Freeman of the C. M. & St.P. Rail: Ray dining car service, has a new, crew from Chicago this week. ‘The chef says Huis ‘run is the best in ‘the system, even better than the Old Folks Home was... Cement City Lodge, No. 165, 1. B. P.O. i, of World, of ‘this’ city, is’ getting ready to reinstate thelr lodge. ...Walter Davis, the railroad shining parior man and the hustling agent for ‘The Freeman, 18 do- ing @ nice business for ‘The Freeman. He has increased his order for this week. 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. We pray. Testimonials. To Whom It May Concern Tam a married woman and have been for ten years. 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I told him a few months ago of this advice and he would not agree with me until he lost his job, and then made up his mind, and do you ‘Know that my husband has one of ‘the best jobs of his life by consulting her. No matter what vou want to do or know, Jet her hear from you, and I vow you will never regret it. T cannot help be- lieving that she is sent of God to do just what ‘she is doing, and you never hear of a thing ugly that she has done. 1 jylsited her during the K. of P. Supreme Lodge, and I never met a nicer lady. I am_a Christian and a leader in a good many church clubs, We chatted a good deal of such things. I find her very en- tertaining. I am, as ever, her friend, MRS. JOSIB T. M., Washington, D."C. ‘To Whom It May Concern. T have always been one of those that did not give any thought of this until about four years ago I had a great ‘trouble and it cost me almost every dime Thad, and my mother asked me ene day ‘0 tell some of this trouble to this woman to tell if this trouble to this that we read so much about in our papers. Mother says, “I feel that she can help you." I had to laugh with tears in my eyes, for I was in Jail; then finally I said, “Suit yourself; anything now, so I come clear and get ‘out of here.” ‘She let this woman hear from her and about me. We never can forget what this Woman said in reply. She said in sub- stance, “If you will pray and trust God, I will do the rest.” And bless her to-day and forever. I was called to trial, and every witness that could be found spoke in my behalf, and those who did not could not be found. TI was returned to jail twice ‘and then set free. 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Jan Kubelik, the violinist, doesn't look quite so romantic as he did a few years ago. His large and growing family perhaps has helped to reduce some of his poetry to prose. A man was arrested not long since for stealing butter and eggs to the amount of more than one hundred dollars. Some one suggested that the risk was great for so few meals. W. H. Jackson and eighteen of the colored precinct committeemen have declared for Mayor Shank for Governor. Jackson and the boys believe in getting in on the ground floor. From all accounts Mr. Roosevelt is getting some fun out of the situation. He was in high glee when he found that he got them to going. The scrap element seems largely to predominate in the Colonel's life. We think of the court as a part of the people. The judges are qualified for their calling, just as the physician is qualified, or the teacher. Will the people repudiate the trained, preferring the judgment of the untrained? President Taft is reaping the delegates. Mr. Roosevelt has not tallied so far. But you can't tell a thing about him. He may make one of those whirlwind finishes. However, it looks that when it's all done the President will have some votes to spare. "Those who feel the halter draw Have no good opinion of the law." Or something like that, the couplet runs. It gets there just the same, quoted or misquoted. And ain't it the truth! All of those fellows that are hit by decisions will be in for the recall of the decisions. Surely, the Colonel isn't in earnest! Is he gaming us? Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago philanthropist, has accepted a place on the Tuskegee board of trustees, George Foster Peabody, of New York, having resigned, owing to his inability to give the proper attention. Mr. Rosenwald will be remembered as the patron of Y. M. C. A.'s. He has given largely of his means to various institutions throughout the country and in his home city. Tuskegee is fortunate in being able to add Mr. Rosenwald's name to the roll of its trustees. And, indeed, the honor seems mutual. To be a guardian of the interests of the world-wide famous school means some distinction. Is it $50,000 or $250,000 the government contemplates spending in the interest of the demonstration by Negroes in celebrating the fifthtenth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation? Might be able to get along with the latter amount. The recall of the judges and the recall of the decisions of the judiciary propositions have stirred up the country from center to circumference. Perhaps nothing so unusual has ever been advanced in civilization. Civilization begins with the ministering of justice—irrevocable justice, essentially. Revision as an afterthought is simply a complement to the system which seeks to strengthen itself by way of appeal. This is from court to court, and not from the court to the people. Emmett J. Scott, the very efficient private secretary to Booker T. Washington, has been promoted to the general secretaryship of the institution. Mr. Scott has proven a very valuable aid to Mr. Washington, who does the right thing in advancing him to a greater sphere of usefulness. Mr. Scott was formerly an editor of a paper in Houston, Tex., where he was discovered by the principal of Tuskegee. Mr. Washington was so much impressed with his general cleverness, tact, geniality, that he offered him the position of private secretary, which he has held for a number of years. Mr. Scott has also gained some notice in a political way. He was one of the commission appointed by President Taft to look into the Liberian situation. He has been tendered positions of profit and honor by the government, but he has preferred to remain at his post as assistant to Mr. Washington. His reward is well earned. Dr. Sun Yat Sen, provisional President of China, proves an excellent philosopher in resigning the presidency in favor of Yuan Shih Kai. One would think, as things go politically, that the doctor had earned the right to the first place as an official of his country. His philosophy taught him, we will think, that leaders in movements of the kind can scarcely be free from the suspicion of selfish interests. More or less factional strife is engendered, the leaders being the object of the brunt, thus rendering their positions fairly unenable as candidates for leading offices. Perhaps Mexico's trouble is due to the fact that Madero, a revolutionary leader, was chosen President instead of a candidate unidentified with factions. Washington was the idol of the whole country, and because he repelled the invaders—the common enemy. He came to the presidency at the general acclaim, as if the voice of one man. The Chinese leader adopted the safer plan, proving a patriot who was most interested in seeing his country come up from antiquity. Doubtless he has ambitions and he will not; be greatly disappointed if the great sense of obligation continues in the world. QUOTATIONS ANENT ROOSEVELT "I am opposed to the constitutional changes advocated by Colonel Roosevelt in his recent speech at Columbus. I have very strong convictions on those questions, which, during the past three or four years, I have expressed in public with such force of argument as I could command. But Colonel Roosevelt and I for thirty years, and wholly apart from politics, have been close and most intimate friends. I must continue to oppose the policies which he urged at Columbus, but I cannot personally oppose him who has been my lifelong friend, and for this reason I shall take no part whatever in the campaign for the presidential nomination."—Henry Cabot Lodge. "Elhui Root is the ablest man I have known in our governmental service. I will go farther; he is the greatest man that has appeared in the public life of any country, in any position, on either side of the ocean, in my time."—Theodore Roosevelt. "The spirits that I raise abandon me."—Lord Byron. Etu Brute.—Shakespeare. ROOSEVELT'S CANDIDACY. So the great Roosevelt finds himself hiding behind a technicality, insisting that he had in mind three consecutive terms of the presidency when he stood up for the George Washington idea. The first President, we think, had no such easy view of the high position; a principle was involved, and to the extent that it was dangerous to continue one individual as President for an indefinite period. He and his countrymen had just escaped, through the efforts of eight years of war, the one-man power, which was not a cherished idea on this side of the Atlantic. Early America came into being mostly through opposition to institutions dominated by the one-man influence. The impress of that adverse sentiment was on when Washington was President. He took advantage of a situation that meant the preservation of the country according to its original conception, rather than taking advantage of his popularity. It is true that the populace is at times swung away out from its plumb, the spiritual winning, or the shadow, against the substance of things. Men toss up their hats for this hero or that, a Grant, a Sampson, a Dewey, a Hobson, a Roosevelt, quite forgetting themselves in their momentary elation over great deeds. They, at the time, forget the future, and willingly enough are ready to vote away "empires." And we do owe these heroes something. We are right in conceding them very much. We go too far in the matter of hero worship when risking a changed character of government or when breaking through an ideal governmental tradition. George Washington could have remained President, Thomas Jefferson could have remained President, others could have remained President for many years, the same as Diaz remained President of Mexico, but more than likely there would have been the same disastrous end. The sobering moment comes even to the most ephemeral, when they, like a seduced and wronged woman, rise up to curse where they once blessed. All of the people are not thus carried off of their feet. Saving sanity—ballast for "heady" times—remains yet, and happily so, for the good of any country that would maintain its one idea of government. Speaking of some of the supporters of Mr. Roosevelt's candidacy, the New York Sun says: "As a class, they are the weak and unstable and emotional elements of American politics, who have mistaken their own hysteria for a national crisis. Having no confidence in themselves and no independence of judgment, they must needs find a Little Father on whom they can lean and to whom they can be subservient. They want him to be their law-giver, their law-maker and their law interpreter, while he soothes their fears and protects them from the menacing apparition of their own shadows." This arraignment is severe indeed. It is not quite in keeping with our argument, which means to show the lack of studiousness in the momentary enthusiasm. In his speech last week Mr. Roosevelt made it clear enough that he wishes it understood that, as he sees it, it is up to the people as to what they do. If they choose to change their constitution, their form of government, their precedent for presidential succession, perhaps, and the rest THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER of it, they may do so at their own discretion. And this is all potentially true; meaning, further, that the people cannot be wrong, since they are sovereign; the appeal being nowhere else. When in the moments of excitement the people are generous to their heroes, they permit that of which they repent on reflection. Napoleon was an idol, and little by little he stole the liberties of the people from them. He was content when the people had nothing more to offer. But they had their sober moments, when they were glad to escape his ambitions. Mr. Roosevelt has won great popularity, not so much because of his genius as an executive, but because of his personality. He has thrown himself in the grooves at times with what is sometimes called so effectively the common people; he has been a soldier, a hunter, inclined to enjoy the sporting side of life, with horses and hounds, the accompaniments of his bugle blast. The masses are similarly inclined, at least at times. They take on the holiday feeling when nothing is consulted except the moment's caprice. It accounts for much of the Roosevelt enthusiasm among many who care nothing for the recall, the initiative or the referendum. They have no concern, for governing fundamentals, seeing what they see, caring nought for what they do not see. We do not see this as viciousness or malignancy, but passion for idols to the neglect of ideals. Happily, there are sturdy, steady millions, while no less enthusiastic in praise of those who render valorous service for the country, yet maintain their ballast. They do not careen and career; they do not take the shadow for the substance, repenting only when the mischief is irreparable. We have all tossed up our caps at the Roosevelt name. But many of us do not see that the salvation of the country is dependent on any one individual. When Abraham Lincoln lived it may be believed that very few of his order would have been found. At this day no bewildering political perplexities present. It would be a sorry admission if the country could not lay hands on ten thousand individuals that could watch over the destiny of the country as chief executive, respectively. Vive la republic! PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE Box Party from Frankfort to See the Smart Set—The Contest for Grand Chancellor—The Annual Normal Promenade. LOUISVILE. Ky., Special. The young men and women of Louisville are always glad to extend a hearty welcome to visitors from other Kentucky cities. Last week among the visitors who were in Louisville might make special mention of a jolly theater party that came down from Frankfort to be present at one of the grand fairs in the city. A good friend Tobert, representative of the Freeman in Frankfort, tried to get ahead of us last week by giving a full account of this jolly party in last week's issue, and we were invited to watch it little mixed. We realize old friend, that your intentions were good, but on the Louisville correspondent is ever on the alert to get the news direct. No doubt this girl was Frankfort's friend in an automobile, but they left the car on the wayside, for when they reached Louisville it was by the way of the regular train. The party consisted of the following persons: Attorney R. L. Laggs, the president of the Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, Messrs. M. Morton, A. M. Williams, Miss Marie Ellis, a teacher in the public schools of Frankfort, and her sister, Miss Clintie Ellis, a teacher in the public schools at the residence of Miss Atholene Peyton. The gentlemen returned the following day, while the ladies tarried until the evening when they visited the public schools of Louisville. They were also entertained by Mrs. Calerous, of South Hill street. . . . Our attention has been called to the fact that in our notes of last week we made a mistake as to the number of years we have given to the job as Grand Chancellor of Knights of Pytias. In reference to our expression as to why we favored Prof. Jones for re-election we mentioned the fact that we thought he should be permitted to serve as Grand Chancellor of Knights of Pytias that he already served his term, we wish to repeat that we favor his re-election for another year in order to permit him to complete the Pythian temple and to complete the Knights of Pytias that has started. We realize the fact that the completion of the temple does not entirely depend upon the shoulders of Prof. Jones, that we have other gallant Knight Digges, that we have other success of this temple. The stand that we have taken was not intended to serve as an obstacle in the path of any other candidate. We have received this week's Knight Digges, stating why they believed he should be elected to the very important office. We have not had time to read these reasons with care, but shall review them in the issue of our notes. We do not care to chorestrife or to write a single line that would serve as an injustice to any of the candidates announced. We mean to be in our items and shall use an honest offer to those who are willing, when the crisis comes, to abide by the will of the grand lodge, as we believe every Sir Knight will do. --- We accepted an invitation to attend the annual Normal promenade, which was given at Odd Fellows Hall February 22. We were invited to be remembered by all present. The decorations, costumes worn by the guests, perfect order and the selects number of guests present characterize it as one of the leading social affairs of the season. We were invited to act as if they were on trial; the young men were very courteous; the affair was conducted in such a quiet way, that it was so indulgent, boisterousness that is so often indulged.偶尔 occasions, that the uniformed officers, on entering the door, seemed surprised and were quick to lift their hats. This week the Cane Club, a social organization in same hall. A large number of invitations have been issuer. We will be on hand to take notes and to the public our opinion at another time. We shall be present at some time in the near future at one of the Friday evening dancing classes, also at the Lyre Theater and all other social organizations we will attend. We will make a report to you on what we see and hear. In this series of articles we hope to tell the truth regardless of whom it hurts. In the meantime we hope that these articles will prove beneficial and that we will not find the many things often reported. The oratorial contest to be held at Jackson Street M. E. Church, between representatives from State University, School of Law, Central Law School and Central Law School promises to be a very interesting affair. The teams that have been selected to represent the schools are using every effort to make this contest one of the best ever held in this city. Mr. W. W. Wilson, a teacher of Lebanon, Ky., prominent in Pythian circles, was in the city last Sunday foa a few hours. Memorial services by the Pythian lodges were held at the Chestnut Street Methodist Church last Sunday. Rev. H L. Brown, pastor. The monthly book review at the colored branch library was highly enjoyed last week. Quite a number of the churches have started their revival services. There were quite a number of box parties during the stay of the Smart Set last week. The leading social event of this week is the much talked about Cane Club dance, February 29. Over 200 invitations have been sent out. The members of the Dunbar Social Club will hold a special meeting next Sunday afternoon. The republican campaign headquarters, under the direction of Mr. Phil Brown, has opened at the same old stand, U. B. P. Hall. Mr. Hayes Whiteth, who is in the employ of the Pullman Company, was in the city lost Sunday en route to Mobile, Ala. The baseball war seems to have died out. The colored fans will have to contour themselves with watching the local American Association and visiting teams play. . . . A very important meeting of the Orphan Home's board of directors was held last Thursday afternoon in the lecture room of the public library. Miss Marietta Madison, a very accomplished teacher, of Shelbyville, Ky., was invited to W. Walsh Memorial Thursday. Miss Madison has quite a number of students in music at her home in Frankfort, Ky. Miss Gertrude Floyd has been employed as clerk in the republican campaign headquarters at Ninth and Magazine streets. Prof. Samuel O. Johnson, who is employed as store keeper and gauger, was in the city last Sunday for a few hours. The benefit given in honor of the Smart Set last week was quite a success. There will be a musical and literary entertainment given at the New Quinn Chapel church March 7th. Mr. William Lewis, formerly of 1408 W. Walsh street, is able to be out again. . . . The Leap Year Pleasure Club was organized at the residence of Mrs. Lizzie Miller in South Courtenay West. Tuesday evening, February 10, after the business was concluded, lunch was served and an enjoyable evening spent. The slogan is "Louisville for the Semi-Centennial Exposition in 1913." Mr. Business Man, don't you want the Semi-Centennial Exposition in Louisville in 1913? It is up to you. Let us hustle. The Smart Set is in Louisville this week at the Walnut Street Theater. The theater was not large enough to hold the people who wanted to go. Mr. AlonzoB. McAfee, the popular undertaker of West Chestnut street, is able to be out again after a serious illness. On to Louisville in 1913 to attend the Semi-Centennial Exposition. Mr. and Mrs. Hathman and Mr. John Conrad, of Springfield, are the guests of Mrs. Pete Walker; also Mrs. Julia Worley, of Falmouth, Ky. * * * The joint boards of the U. B. F. lodges met this week and elected the following members: R. E. W. Rison Marks, vice president; E. W. M. Marshall, secretary; Miss Mary Chattam, assistant treasurer; Miss Mamie Taylor, assistant treasurer, and Mr. Henry Allen, agent. . . . We visited recently the new undertaking establishment of Mr. J. B. Cooper located at 1141 West Chestnut street in the heart of the city, office room, also an attractive chapel adorned with beautiful pictures portraying the life of the prodigal son, Mr. Cooper. We also purchased a number of horses, a new hearse and other necessary equipment. --- Recently there has been established in this city a day nursery, conducted by the good ladies should be congratulated for the establishment of this nursery, as it is a movement that is in great demand. It is located in the Bishop Dudley memorial. * * * We extend to the officers of the Colored Orphans' Home in Lexington (that was destroyed by fire this week) our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of their build, injury and pray that the report in the local newspaper reference to loss of lives is not true. --- There has been organized in Louisville a musical club to be known as the Louisville Musical Club. The constitution and by-laws have been adopted. Club rooms and facilities are now ready for business. Louisville is in great need of a first-class military band. With proper management we may have one in the near future. The annual financial report of the Plymouth Congregational Church, of which Rev. E. G. Harris is pastor, was raised by some of the larger congregations as some of the other churches, yet the amount of money raised during the year is much in excess of that raised by some of the larger congregations. Rev. E. G. Harris are to be congratulated upon this excellent showing. The report says in part that $2,174.98 has been raised during the year, and the expenses have been $2,244.25, the number of additions to the church thirteen. --- We asked last week that every business and professional colored man in Kentucky send us a postal card containing the followings: a name, a date, the kind of business or profession that you are engaged in, the length of time that you have been engaged in such business or profession, eW hope that you will not be engaged in such business or profession important that we would have this information. Send all communications to Lee L. Brown, 1006 West Chestnut street, Louisville, Ky. The Carlisle Grocery Company stockholders held an important business meeting on the 12th inst., at 1215 West Walnut street. The organization was perfect for the company, the company was fixed at $2,000, divided into shares of $5.00 each. This company has secured a location and will soon open one of the largest as well as one of the smallest of the armed people in the city, and will be able to sell the best at the lowest price. The incorporators are: James Butcher, president: Joseph Crane, of the Crane Grove, and Joseph Worley, of the Stead, treasurer: Wm. Wotley, Wm. Fairpax, James Kinney, E. J. Carlisle, and Edw. C. Mumphrie, secretary. The next incorporator will be March 4, at which all subscribers of stock will be expected to pay for their shares. Again we call attention to the Resort located on Tenth St. between Magnolia and Brodway, where som any young boys and girls go. Enoguh money has gone into the rands of the man who conducts the business of the store on another. Take a walk out Tenth on Saturday or Sunday night and see for yourself, although there is a church located on neighborhood, yet the crowds that come out Tenth St. are not all coming from Church. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL Cary B. Lewis Addresses Normal Institute and Clinton High School—Swell Dinner Given in His Honor—Smart Set Makes Big Hit in the City—Movement to Start Home for Destitute Old People—Reception in Honor of Commander Wilson—Brown is Boomed for President of State Press Association — Mrs. Childs to Represent Hair-Growing Preparation. By Hardin Tolbert, at People's Pharmacy, Corner Washington and Clinton Streets, Phone 666. --- The Smart Set made a great hit in the city at the Capitol theater, on March 1. S. Putt Whitney, the jolly comedian, left in the high-class comedy work. The largest convention that has ever been shown a colored show, by the white and colored people, was shown this company. The theater was the Touche Theater, which is very highly recommended by the universitys in which they have performed. The people have asked Manager Perkins, of this theater, to have this high-class musical performance. If there is any place where a Negro show is patronized, Frankfort is that place. A swell dinner was set for them at Old Fellows' hall. Many of them exchanged a smile and filled an engagement the next night. This set a high standard for all other colored shows to come. One of the best movements that has been started is the organization of the Women's Economic Club, which will be a home for desistute old people. Out of the thousands of people have forgotten the very foundation of man and woman, and that it is to care for the child twice; once in its old age or infirmity, and to remember the old has be somewhat neglected on the part of some of our educators. Under the direction of the president of this club, Minnie B. Jackson, this face of God's mission is made to light, and will be seen by our people to be as essential as any other part of the missionary work that is to be done among our people. We trust our citizens to be involved, we greet and make it a success in the city of Frankfort and in the state of Kentucky. Gen. W. W. Wilson, of the Knights of Pythias of the state of Kentucky, was highly honored at the residence of Col. Madison. In large reception was tended Madison. A large reception was met at the depot by an auto party, composed of Captain D. O. Robinson, of the bride of Frankfort; Captain Allen of B. Madison; Captain Peabey, B. Madison and Hardin Tolbert, and escorted to Col. Madison's residence. The members of both companies marched through the streets, while the chauffeeur of B. Madison led the group to the door the General got out of the auto and went in the house all of the members saluted him. The house was decorated in the most unique style. A four-course meal was served. Beautiful music was rendered by the orchestra. Mr. Lee L. Brown, of Louisville, one of or the best known newspaper correspondent, whose headquarters are in Louisville. Your correspondent received many letters from different editors suggesting Mr. Brown's name as the suitable candidate for the presidency of Colored Press Association," which is to mention the state this summer. As to what place it is to meet in has not been decided. Mrs. Mattie P. Childs, 302 East Main street, old phone, 454, will represent the Madame C. L. Walker's wonderful hair grower. The hair tonic is said to be made and is by the majority of colored people in the United States. Mrs. Childs is starting a headquarters for the preparation in this city, and by Mrs. W. Stone is expecting to be called to Greenville, Miss, on account of the illness of her brother. Mrs. Butcher, of Second street, fell and broke her arm. Miss E. Brown will leave for Salt Lake City to be the guest of Miss Blanch Baltimore. Mrs. Mattie L. Anderson arrived in the city from Chaplin, Ky., where she has been teaching school. Miss Mittle Gudgle has returned from Atlanta, Ga. Mr. W. Covington, of Lexington, was the guest of Miss Helen Berry. Mrs. Carrah Richie is very ill with the la gripe. A three-act drama was presented at the Normal Institute, entitled "A Temperance Play." Mrs. Mary Washington, who is head of the Ruth Temple and the Court of Calanthe of the State of Indiana, presi- dent of the Good Samaritans of Kentucky, was in the city the guest of Miss Kittie B. Halleck. Mr. M. C. Young, a popular young man of this city, spent a few days the guest of his parents in Pleserville, Ky. Mrs. Marie Wooldridge is very ill. Prof. Burt Lark has returned from Halleville, where he had a successful year as principal of the public school. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young arrived in the city from Midway. Mr. Isaac Booker took very ill with a hemorrhage of the kidneys. Mr. Bed Beeler of Bloomfield, spent a few days in the city. Mrs. Mary Doro is up after a spell of sickness for a few months. Miss Julia Tucker, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is able to be up. Misses Virginia, of Lebanon and Willie Slive, of Midway, spent a few days in the city the guests of their parents. Miss Willia Pierson, of Midway, was the guest of the Misses Slive for a few days. Miss Mattle Harris, of Lexington, spent a few days in the city, the guest of Mrs. Ed. Russell, Miss Pearl Warren was entertained to a delightful breakfast at Mrs. Russells', and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Warren were present. Mrs. Maggie Brown was called to Stamping Ground on account of the death of her sister-in-law. The People's pharmacy is the most popular place in the city. Read The Freeman while drinking your phosphate; they are on sale there. she receives the proper support, she will make this establishment a millinery store. This is some employment for our girls and should be well trained. The death of Mrs. Josephine Simpson was a great shock upon the whole community. In the house and her many friends, she was resisted to her nue. A tribute paid to the mother by her sweet little daughter, is as follows: whereas the Almighty has seen fit to call me home, I am when whom I loved so well, and the one I would have given my life for that she might live, because I know she was more loved than life of my self. I am glad to say that words to me she asked me to meet his words to me she asked me to meet his heaven. And such steps through life I endure to take that I may rest in the arms of the man with my mother. Miss Ann L. Simpson CHAMPAIGN, ILL Death of Sylvester Anderson, Well Known Man. Special to THE FREEMAN CROWN GARDEN Tim E. Owsley, Manager Crown Garden offered a good show this week, small but good. When I say small I mean the acts are not long in their acting as most of them. Nevertheless if less than five acts don't expect to see the best of shows each week. One don't expect to see the best of shows each week. As I notice at the Grand, which is a B. F. Keith house, some weeks the bill is weak while others are above the average. Yet this week's bill is strong. Lewis and Lewis, in their second week, offer a good singing and dancing act. Mr. Claude Winfrey, in a new monologue also singing his original song "Leaving the Audience" the audience buys of Winfrey. The audience gets the biggest hit of the season; in fact, the biggest hit tits Crown Garden patrons have ever had the pleasure of witnessing in a single singing act of refinement. The act is Mr. Frank Crown Garden, the manager of the Cole & Johnson's big production. Mr. Brown appeared in a song revue of Cole & Johnson's big song hits, adding some late popular selections in his repetition. Mr. Frank Crown showed good music securing a faction of Mr. Brown. Sadie Pewe Crockette, a dainty soubrette in her second week, was very good. A quartette billed as the Manhattan show was a joke outside of the show, was one of the three entertainers more good music with such men as Mr. A. W. Kelly as director, and being able assisted by J. W. Grey, Jones, Clay and Truly. It makes the music good. K. C. E. NOTES FROM LYRE THEATER LOUISVILLE, KY. The bill this week is the best seen here for some time. Four big acts compose the bill. Miss Mamie Payne Pick open the bill, and also hit the time again. It did not fail to get the audience. Taylor and Taylor, the colored fashion plates, were second on the bill. This being their home, they did not fail to get their share of applause. Next came the big storm of the bill. Miss Smith, the girl, the girl, the girl. Miss Smith, doubtlessly the best coon shouder ever seen in this house. She was compelled to refuse her Goodloe and Goodloe close the bill and Goodloe open the bill. This act was always popular in Louisville, and they were well received. Mr. Hogan, proprietor, would like a heart from all acts that want to play his I HEARD YOU GOT INTO NECK THE OTHER RIGHT OLD BOY STICK TO THE JOB AND YOU WILL MAKE GOOD THE ALL HAVE IT HARD IN THE EGIMAN MANGA HAVE GOURGE AND DRINK TERRAINE LAUGH AT THE KIDS AND KNOWS YOU GET EVERY KNOCK'S A BOOST SEE, SO SAILING FOR YOU HAS BEEN PRETTY ROUGH. I BELONG TO THE OLD SCHOOL BUT I CAN GIVE YOU SOME POINTERS THAT WILL WIN YOU A REEP AND SUCCESS: LOOK FUNNY; BE FUNNY; TALK FUNNY; SING FUNNY; WALK FUNNY; DRESS FUNNY, BUT THE KEY NOTE IS, DON'T GIVE UP, HOLD ON AND IT WILL BE SEASON IN MY LETTERS WHAT SEALS HAVEN'T YOU MADE GOOD AT WELL I GUESS I AM A LITTLE TOO HASTY IN EXPECTING SO MUCH IN THIS SHORT TIME. WELL HERE I APPOND DON'T EXPECT TO BE A STAR ON YOUR FIRST APPEARANCE; BE EARLY IN WHAT EVER YOU DO, WHEN YOU GOT THE AUDIENCE LAUGHING LET ME LAUGH AND KEEP THEM LAUGHING HAVE A STYLE THAT IS ALL YOUR OWN WELL SEALSY THE FREEMAN SAID THINGS CAME YOU MAY LAST WEEK. DON'T PING THAT MY BOY BUT YOU WANT TO PULL OFF SOME BETTER JOKES, YOU WANT TO BE ORIGINAL, DON'T COPY FROM OTHERS LET OTHER JOKES DO THE COPYING BE ORIGINAL IN PRESS, MAKE UP WALK SOONG IN DANCE, STUDY HARD TO KEEP AHEAD GET A TEAM MATE, SEALS I AM GWINE TO FIRST TO GET ME A TEAM MATE. GEE BUT I AM GLAD I MET THOSE FELLERS GOSSIP OF THE STAGE R.C. BUCKNER LINES ON THE PARTING OF BABY F. SEALS. (From Expressions of Hls Friend, El wood C. Knox. I want to reach my hand out to thee In token of the warm fellowship You've held so long for me An' say—as we the last sip— "Luck to you wherever you may be." II I want to raise the glass high an' dry An' tote it before every mother's son I to衬 it by the last sip he try An' he wins by a hundred to one. An' yet he stands ready to defy. II I want to shake you youFFERed hand And have you feel the love an' joy Of our companionship an' understand That you're my bosom friend, old boy, An' the finest lad in the land. STAGE NOTES The celebrated Leon, magician and ventriloquist, at the Belmont Theater, Pensacola, Fla., is doing fine. Susie Sutton opened at the Dixie Theater, Key West, Fla., February 19, where she is meeting with success. Bessie Edington, noted singing and dancing soubrette, is winning 'em. She expects to be in New York in the near future. Claude Winfrey is at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week, filling his second engagement within a short period. Malloy, manager of the Happy Four Quartette, has joined his old partner, and will open in Philadelphia, March 4, on Taylor's time. John and Lila Moore, the character wizards are with Frank Montgomery's Dixie Players, at the New Howard Theater, Washington, D. C. Frank Fowler Brown made his first appearance at the Crown Garden Theater, Indianapolis, this week. He was old self, making tones like Caruso makes. Muriel Ringgold is at the Belmont Theater, Jacksonville, Fla. As a comedienne Miss Ringgold was a pupil of the late Ernest Hogan. She's a topnotcher. Williams and Stevens are at the Auditorium Theater, Philadelphia, this week. They have something good in mind for the near future, not for publication yet a while. Miss Jackson, of Indianapolis, is attracting quite a bit of attention as a琴师 soloist. Her selection was well received at the Dumas Club musical, Thursday evening of last week. Chas. English, late of the Sunny Dixie Minstrels, now with the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, is meeting with great success, still singing, doing "lyl white" in last act. Regards to all friends. Baby Seals and Baby Fisher broke the record for hold-overs at the Crown Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. The well-well act was a stunner. They are in Chicago this week, at the Monogram. Miss Laura Smith, in her second week at the Central Theater, Atlanta, Ga., making good nightly, will soon come North. She says, managers of the North, look out; coming with something new. It is said that the colored waiters recently discharged at the Crawford House. Boston had had them for ten years; every one of them. How else were they to rid of them? None died. S. H. Dudley spent part of last Tuesday in Indianapolis. He is full of his subject, a chain of playhouses by colored people. He will have something to give out to the public in the very near future. The two Southerners, Johnson and Johnson, have just closed a six weeks' engagement at the Queen Theater, Wilmington, N. C. Now playing a return engagement at the Pekin Theater, Richmond, Va. The team of Little Irma-Elbert White, the long and short of it, has been playing the Lyric Theater, New York, for weeks. We are open at the Globe Theater, Norfolk, Va., the week of March 4. Dixon and Hanson—Julia and Billie—just closed five weeks' successful engagement at the Lincoln Theater, Jacksonville, Fla., and opened at the Belmont Theater, Pensacola, Fla., for four weeks. Wish all friends well. The original "That Boy," Wayne W. Jackson opened the Imperial Theater with much success, singing funny parodies and featuring "Plant a Watermelon on My Grave." The Messrs. Johnson and Daniels are managers, all right. The marvelous La Vola, the noted slack wire king, was called home on account of the serious illness of his wife. He is doing well at the present time. He is playing with his wife as his wife's condition permits him to leave. Will be on Doyle time. Among those appearing on the program of the Burger Club musical, Thursday evening of last week, were Stella Meridith, Mary Buckner, Hattie Curtiss, Alfred Peters, Felix Rusher and John Wickware, Prof. Albert John-presided at the piano. The program was highly enjoyed. Kloda Barr's Orchestra. Harry Brooks, the black-face comedian, is having great success with his big novelty act. Brooks has played for the past fourteen weeks over the United States, where he is still playing. He opened a Pavilion, B. I., February 26 at Bullock's Theater, for one week, under the management of Mr. Bullock. Address, 40 Buckingham street, Boston, Mass. Williams and Stevens, this week at the Auditorium Theater, Philadelphia, ill. on their way from Chicago, Ill., to Philadelphia, were the guests at dinner, in Philadelphia, the room of theirs, Mr. Jack L. Whitaker, manager of a cafe over the Globe Theater, Jacksonville, Fla. The boys left him at Philadelphia, as he was en route to New York. J. M. Gregory, a Negro Jamaican attending the University of Michigan, has jumped into the controversy concerning race prejudice. He insists that the thing is unknown. It is rather an ideal situation, according to expectation of the race. But we are not much afraid that Mr. Gregory is no more than a white man than Mr. De Cordova, a white man criticizes. They might strike an average of assertions. Divide the sum by 2. Through the business acumen of T. L. Corwell, the Barton & Feldman Company has been able to purchase what is probably the most elaborate instrument by the theatrical company. The car is a production man, twelve sections, drawing room. state room, toilet and smoking room; length, 65 feet; width, 10 feet; peated by Baker heater or steam direct; upheld by Baker heater or steam direct; upfinish, mahogany brocade plush; inside green and gold. The car is equipped with all the latest requisites, and one will have to go far to find a prouder, sapplier company than the Southern smart Set Company. Miss Oma Crosby, well known in the profession, having been identified with the original Pekin aggregations and with the original Pekin company, a number of seasons, also having had her own trio in vaudeville for two years, known as Oma Crosby's Kinkies, man and woman Yale City, December 11, 1811 to Mr. Will Brown, leading man with J. Leubrie Hill's "My Friend from Dixie Company." Miss Crosby is traveling this season and will soon be the above company, and will soon be shaking her many friends in the Western cities, as the company is en route West. DAN AVERY DEAD Famous Team of Avery and Hart Severs When Dan Avery Succumbs to Insanity—Dies at a Dan Avery, of Avery & Hart, is dead, the famous actor went suddenly crazy at Brooklyn, N. Y., February 17, suffering with the same malady which carried away George Walker. He was removed from the hospital Tuesday, February 20. Owing to the lateness of the report, only a brief sketch of his career can be given. Dan Avery was born in a little town in Texas about 1850, and partner in a small way, was Sam Cook. Later married Lizzie Harding and toured with her successfully in vaudeville and minstrelsy. In the Georgia Minstrels he was succeeded Williams & Walker with Hydra. He discovered Charles Hert as an imitation of Bert Williams and the two comedians starred successfully in Williams & Walker's cast-off plays, "Sons of Ham and in Dahoney. The team and the comedians starred successfully the highest salaried colored act in vaudeville. Avery first became famous with Black Patt's Troubadours. CINCINNATI THEATRICALS "Mid Tottering Walls" once more is the theatrical situation in this city, especially the vaudeville end of it. Though this time it is not the colored houses which we see in the city, the conditions somewhat. An edict is his task to building commissioner's office that no more vaudeville performances will be allowed under the license issued to picture theaters. While the order affected the theater, it was very far-reaching as it caught a majority of the small white theaters; for they all use a vaudeville act in some form. So a meeting was called and the managers were invited. They prevailed and they were given the privilege and he granted them this privilege, which was set for the latter part of this week. Manager Dempsey, of the Pekin, when seen by the Freeman correspond regarding the situation said: "While our pictures only, at a much less expense, I would like to continue the vaudeville as our patrons demand it. The better element of people patronize our show because we are not humiliated with that showing. We are in every theater that's run in this city, and for their benefit we book the best acts possible, free from all valgurgy or obscene gestures. Our house is conducted in an orderly manner. The colored people are the best go to a white show house any more." Miss Lucy Shepherd was engaged as a curtain raiser this week and her reception was spontaneous. She was the recipient of the best flowers from admiring friends. She sang two pretty numbers, "If You Were Only Mine" and "You'll want Me Back," that big hits. She was a vocalist Miss Shepherd is a headliner. Mr. James W. Hamilton and Miss W. J. Hamilton, the closing number, have a funny singing and talking act. While the opening song so what ancient they work in enough comedy to keep the house laughing. The closing this act is all new and scored great. Here they good old songongers here, they have made many friends. NOTES Miss Bessie Hocker is a big favorite with her illustrated singing. Miss Jennie Monroe, secretary of the Pekin Theater Company, entertained the Lutte Club at her residence 534 West Fifth avenue, February 22. The Frederick Douglas school of Walnut Hills will be well represented at the indoor athletic meet of the First Regiment at the armory March 1 and 2. Woodward high school will be represented by Harry Martin, the colored chameleon, and also captain of the track team, and A. Alsoon also colored, who is a high-class runner. PEKIN THEATER. DUBLIN. GA. Edwards and Edwards played the Pekin last week and scored nicely, drawing large crowds. Alex Hamilton is in the best of his four weeks, and is still playing with Mika Alberta Smiley, the Lone Star, leaves the audience in an uproar every nigh. She has been here four weeks and is still taking three and four encores ataty playing with her string and dancing. Tom Scott will close this week, after seven, successful weeks. The manager, Mr. M. S. Gathers, will offer the patrons of the Pekin another good bill next week. Look out for the baseball edition. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC BABY F. SEALS IN SEARCH OF FAME (Series Continued.) CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell Billy Cumby at the New Grand. There were no idle moments in the new modern specialty delivered by Billy Cumbay at the New Granw Theater last fall with original bits of comedy, his walters monologue and his song, "Dr. Quack," together with his dancing, was the hit of the show. The white performers comedian Glen Grassi turned still popular. The Gardners were entertaining. The young man and tallest young lady were handsome people to look upon. Von Dell, the musical artist, was good, especially in his saxophone solos. Most of the comedians had a good red-headed comedian. The second half of lost week furnished a white show, which consisted of Bennett sisters, who were Myrtle Byrne a wonderful sure shot, Becker and Howland were provokers of mirth and Clara Cora Senora, in "The American Girl in Italy," was fine. The tenor singer was excellent and the comedian was clever and Miss Senora sang a good song. Good pictures were provided. Baby E. Seals at the Monogram. Baby F. Seals at the Monogram. The filmogram was crowded at the first performance, but it was to witness Baby F. Seals and his wife, Baby Floyd Flysch. Mr. Seals is one of the few actors from the south whom we can dismiss with our blessing because he made good, who hails from a bubble, has plenty of money to him. As a comedian he deals in droll oddities of the old-fashioned school that can be modernized. The Jack Johnson overture, which plays too late after the siege of Reno, was good, and the work as an actor was that he is growing success. His wife has a nice personality and is clever. Ada Banks appeared and sang her latest, "Honey Babe Hun," but resorted to a sentimental for an encore, breathless, instead of indulgent. In "Babe Hun," Babe was too risky in order to capture. The Wilson trio was entertaining, Wilson proved to be a good actor and comedian in "Despard," a play-scene. The lady was fair, but no shapely in form, and the villain was full of green in a good talking specialty, gave considerable pleasure. Miss Patton and New Pictures at the Phoenix "The Battle of Potsburg Bridge" and "The Prosecuting Attorney" were the main pictures at this house on Monday evening, and the garden, the Garden of My Heart," with splendid ill-illustrated views. Clarence Jones now plays the role of the man, which Plecop has inaugurated, daily. Notes. Jog Jordan, who arrived from Europe in time to be present at the bedside of his mother, who passed away last Saturday, the nurse who cared for him. The funeral took place at the family residence in Chicago, but the body was conveyed to Cincinnati, O. for interment. Madam Anita Patti Brown has arrived from her tour of the West Indies, where she met with a very warm welcome. Victor Hugo has been organizing a colored company in this city which he intends to take on a tour of the world. Black Carl's Vaudeville Stars are soon to invade the western hemisphere. He is now booking for a spring and summer tour. His address is 217 West Sixththird street, New York City. Davis and Walker have finished on the Gun Sun time and are now filling dates for the Western Vaudeville Association. Miss Lizzie Wallace, who has been very ill for the last two weeks, is now much improved in health and will soon be seen again among her friends on the Stroll. G. Sharper White, the wizened magician, presenting "The Den of Mystery," appeared at the Imperial Theater, Sixty-third and Kimbark avenue, last week. Marsh Craig, the marvellous contortionist, goes out with Tom P. Kelley's minstrels. The company is at present touring Indiana and Illinois with much success. The Russels are at South Bend., Ind, with Shendles to follow, on Milwaukee avenue, Chicago. They are on the Doyle time. J. Alfred Wilson, of Wilson & Dewey, wishes to make it known that he has dissolved partnership with William Cumby, the separation being mutual, and they still remain good friends. Mrs. Frances Murphy, of Murphy & Francis, fell through a trap door at Yorkville Theater, Brooklyn, N. Y., and received injuries which caused her to be to the hospital for treatment. Bert Murphy has entered suit against the theater for $25,000 damages. The Dixie Chorus of the Redpath Lyceum passed through the city en route to Oshkosh, Wis. The members comprise Geoffrey G. Johnson, John Johnson, Ed Williams, Frank Woods, John Emmerson, Horace George and Henry F. Coleman, manager. The original Tallahoo company, except Mr. Harris, has been engaged to appear at the Howard Theater, Washington, D. C. Mr. Spittell, the Chicago representative, has been in the city to close the deal, and if needed the company will appear in the capital city. The Grand Theater and the Phoenix Picture House inaugurated Sunday matinee. For the first time, the theater, which has been having matinee per- formances for some time, was as full ever. The other two houses had fair addresses. --- There was a typographical error in my musician's manuscript last week. It musician's manuscript last week. It is a finer artist than the smaller trap drummer employed by Bert A. Williams, of the Follies company. William Edgar Easton's book-dramat tragedy, "Christophe" which I have read, is to be produced in New York by Henrietta Vinton Davis. I will review the book at an early date. Mr. Easton resides in Los Angeles, Cal. Joe Simbs and Walker Thompson have made good" in the east and will open in the west and dates on the United Time. They are booked on the Pat Casey booking office. Other western actors who are to try for the eastern time are Merriwweather and Brown, Chickie, Griffin, Mottley, Griffin, sisters, Prince Schoen and Taylor and Price. Wilbur C. Wheatman, Vance Lowery and the Clippers are already booked over the United Time. Leona Marshall has returned from St. Louis, where she was called by the death her only brother, Henry Harris, formerly the misshrels. The body was taken to the home as Louisville, Ky., for interment. I am in receipt of a four-page letter from E. Douglass Marshall, bass singer and character actor, of Detroit, Mich., singing the various ways and means of solving the problems of life, and while so many of these long letters wend me, I must be patient. I have invariably written four pages myself to closest friends and admirers. David P. Payton, Jr., leader of the New Grand Theater orchestra, has opened a studio in the rear of the Gale Plano Company, 3159 State street, where he will hereafter be permanently located to give musical accompaniment to all branches of general musical instruments. Mrs. Ada Banks, whose music was all arranged by Mr. Payton, has placed her latest song numbers, "Sake It!" and "Honey Bunch Company," and the strong strength of these numbers Mr. Payton has been commissioned to arrange all of the class of work for the firm. The latest report of Bert A. Williams is that he has signed a three-year contract with Manager Ziegfeld. He will have the title role in the Follies of 1912 and is announced that he is to be September. He will wait and see what all this russ will be, then much can be said. The Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association, of New York, gave a masquerade and midnight performance at Manhattan Center on February 15. From all accounts today, the audience would be judicious for the C. V. B. A. to abolish masquerades in the 'future for the sake of the moral purity of the organization.' The moral purity of the populace. In a great intelligent city like New York, where nobody knows anybody else's private business, as with women and women discussed in costumes is far too much of an illusion, hard to define. Last Sunday afternoon was Chopin day at Douglass Center, the social settlement presided over by Celia Parker Wolley, where high art and women's work abounded. He was the pianist, Miss Pauline Lee, pianist, a pupil or Allspencer, of the American Conservatory or Music, in Kimball Hall. As a prominent Lee, Lee's selection, Mrs. Cole briefly described Lee's who wrote his music at any hour by inspiration. He was not nervous like most musicians, she said, but delicate in stature in describing the love romance of life for a woman, who had expected an ideal love band, one to be perfect, fell in love with him, courted him and married him, only and that his artistic nature was not suited to the musical, in marital felicity, so she cast him aside. Then took a seat at the piano and played Chopin's Nocturnal Opus 15, No. 2." He interpretation was more the more conception, which showed an intelligent understanding of music, which she executed superbly in the amateur element, and it is encouraging to note that Miss Lee's tone tentiment is a kind that appeals to art. She is taking a teacher's course, but should go further. The Cost of a Crime Revenge is sweet! is a criminal's cry; Vengeance alone is his aim; So he cowardly deals a foul black eye, Then bears a criminal's name. The pen is mightier than the sworn Or the bragging of a knave, For repeating a crime brings fatal re- ward. To him who digs his own grave. —Sylvester, Russell EASTERN THEATRICAL NEWS By Billie E. Jones. B. F. KEITH'S MATINEE EVERY DAY Grand Opera House Next Week. Vandeville in its High est Expression. SAGER MIDGELY & CO. RAY L. ROYCE KLEIN BROTHERS AND SIBYL BRENNAN JOHN TILLERS' "Sunshine Girls" $50,000 English Ballet direct from great success in London HINTON & WOODS JANE BOYNTON AND MARIE MEYERS HONOR & LEPRINCE 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. Wanted—First class vaudeville acts of all kinds; none too good, none too large. Chorus girls wanted for stock. Write or wire for time. Address P. O. Box 324. Allie I. Johnson, General Manager; Lyons Daniels, Booking and Stage Director. J. Vaughn, musical director. This week play amden, N. J., the company may play another, they made the biggest hit of any show playing there. Arthur Williams, the well-known pianist at the Dabney, New York City, will leave for New York City in order to get ready for his summer engagement at Griffen's Hotel, Asbury Park, N. J. --- Carita Day, doing "The Dance with the Dummy," is using a new song, "Come with Me to Spooney Land," with great success. Nixon & Coles, the professional tailors of Washington, D.C., were quite busy at the company the day of "My Friend from Dixie" Company. They have certainly got 'em in Washington. The Ross Bros. music publishers, will soon have some bids at the line. This young firm is progressing very rapidly, and the only colored publishers in washington at the present time. They have some of their songs. Their last season's big hit was "Wild Mary," great Western song, and "Little Jimmy" and "True Song." They have hits. Any one wishing songs published well to get in touch with this firm. They also set music to words. They have their place of business on S street, between Seventh and Eighth streets. Brown and Nevarro open on the Orpheum Circuit, Monday, at the Orpheum Theater, Winnipeg, Canada. Ed Tolliver is at the Scenic Theater, Boston. Cook and Stevens are at the Savoy Theater, Fall River, Mass., this week. Cooper and Robison, on the Orpheum Club, at the Orpheum the Theater, Des Moines, Ia. Avery and Hart were booked to play the Academy of Music last Sunday, in New York City. Dan Avery failed to play the concert. Hart was on alone in closing position at 5:45. He apologized to the audience and sang one song. Avery was later discovered wandering the streets in a dazed condition, and was removed to a sanitarium, where he died. The hair-dressing parors of Syphax & Downey, in Washington, D.C., are right in the heart of the theatrical district, in Seventh street, near S. and the Museum of the Arts. Of the Black Patti Company, would do well to call on them when they appear here the week of March 11. Will Brown, as Bill Simmons, in "My Friend from Dixie" is making a big hit with the song, "Molasses Candy," taking over the show. It is one of the big hits of the show. This is certainly going some for Brown. Buddy Gilmore, Kinky and Gilmore opened at the Circle Theater, Philadelphia, last Monday and scored a bigger than the Howard Theater, Washington, recently, where the act was a scream and an allure for many weeks, and also one of the nearest singing and dancing acts that ever appeared at the Howard. The act was held over at the Circle during the week of February 26. Molloy and McKenzie went big at the Dixie Theater, Richmond, Va., last week. Glenn and Glenn, at the Fairyland Theater, Washington, D. C., this week, scored a big hit. Bert Williams, with the "Follies of 1911," this week at the National Theater, Washington, D. C. Billy E. Jones, the versatile singer of popular songs, will be back in New York City in the near future, with a show at the metropolis. Regards to all friends, and Edith Harrison and Rastus Brown. Billy Ritchie, late of the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, says he is doing well at Chattanooga, Tennessee. The Harper Smith Trio opened last Monday on Loen's time, at the American Theater, New York, and scored a big success. --- Miller and Lyles are at the Wadsworth Theater, New York, this week They just returned from Chicago. Mr. Frank Montgomery, one of the best colored producers of musical comedies, will appear with his Dixie Playhouse August musical adality, the Ethiopian play, at the Howard Theater Washington, D. C., the week of March 18. The book, lyrics and music are by Mr. Montgomery. In every city where musical comedies there have been crowded houses, as a rule, and the people were well satisfied with his productions. The comedies he produced which consist of two acts, is a laugh from start to finish, with some very good, lively musical numbers. The Howard patrons will do well to not miss this musical comedy. The Kratons will resume their bookings in Europe, now that they have arrived. The Hendersones are at the King Enward Theater, Hallifax. The Smart Set Company, with S. H. Dudley, is at the High Street Theater, Columbus, O., this week. The Dandy Dixie Minstrels, now on tour through the South, are not the original Dandy Dixie Minstrels sent on tour last season by Messrs. Yoeelckel and 5 Furbish, as this show closed recently in Chattanooga, Tenn., for the season. Mr. Voeckel is in no way connected with the above show now touring. The prettiest waltz number ever published in Washington, D. C., will soon be introduced in the leading theaters. It was written by James Miller, of the Miller family. Joe Sandifer, of the team of Sandifer and Criswell, is scoring nightly with his big song hit, "Take Me with You When You Go." at the Blue Mouse Theater, Washington. This song is always with Joe, and you know he's got 'em with the "Loney and the Eagle Rock." --- Bert Williams is introducing his big song hit, "In the Evening," at the National Theater, Washington, D. C. "The Puzzling Rag" is quite a big song hit with some of the coon shouters around New York City. The Samaoan Girls Quartette was closed at the Crescent Theater, New York recently, which made it the appearance before a New York audience. We hope you success, Harry, any way. Prof. A. Brooks, ventriloquist, late of the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, reports great success since his return to New York City. The Lincoln Theater, Washington, D. C., open after alterations are completed, with the latest pictures and under new management. EVANSVILLE. IND. Has New Negro Theater—The First of Its Kind. Mr. Shelby McFarland, an enterprising colored citizen of Evansville, Ind., has brought the hope and dream of many years to the colored people of his city by opening a first-class playhouse designed for pictures and vaudeville. Mr. McFarland is he fondly called by his many friends—saw the need of a first-class theater, where the colored patronage could and would be fairly treated, and he leased a large studio to entertain the heart of the Negro business district, and had it remodeled to suit his taste and opened the first and only show house for Negroes in the city, and is making good. The Freeman is a fan with the manager of the "Spot" Theater. ROUTE. S. H. DUDLEY, IN "DR. BEANS FROM BOSTON" *Springfield*, O. March 4, 5; Nanevville, 6; ambridge, 7; Wheeling, 8; Eaxton, Liverpool, O. 9; DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS—Mobile, Ala., March 4, 5, 6 BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS—Danville, O. March 4; Durham, N. C., Raleigh, N. C.; Wilmington, 8; Goldsboro, 9 SUNNY DIXIE MINSTRELS—Brunswick, Ga., March 4 PROF. EPH WILLIAMS' TROUBA-DOURS- Cuthbert, Ga. March, 4. DOHRS—Cuthbert, Ga., March 4. JOE—JOHN LARKINS, IN 'ROYAL TAM—Indianapolis, Ind., March 7. 8. 9. MCCABE'S GEOGRAPHY TROUBAUDOURS—Oskaloosa, Kans., March 4; Holton, 5. PUMPKIN COLORED TRIO—Arcade SAMET, Toledo, O., week of March 3. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List. Anderson, Richard Alford, John. The Bruces Cruce, Joe Dukes, Frank H. Elliott, E.J. Fitts, S.J. Green, Geo. Graham, P.G. Harris, Joe Hull, D.R. Hull, D.an Hulette, W.L. Howe, Happy The Jolly Hender sons Mayfield, W.M. McCann, J.H. Nicholas, Rufus Paschal, H.W. Peremound, Frank Pugh Emmanuel. Price, Thomas Stovall, W. Place M. Stewart, C.A. Sutton, H.J. Smith, D.D. Smith, James Sister, W. J. Taylor, Miss Marg't Thompson, U.S. Timmons, Wille. Veneable, Ellek Vernor, Alex Verner, Harry Wise, Hen. Winn, Joe. Wimburg, James J. H. Webb, Joe. Wallburg, Hamdy. Ladies' List. Moore, Miss Mazie Nugent, Carrie Smith, Miss Augustus Shaw, Blanche Tryer, Miss Ethel Woods, Mrs. Susie Bright, Miss Gussie. Edwards, Laura Fryk, Mae Johnson, Mrs. Lulu. Moore, Miss Maggie Marion, Miss Glenn Michael, Leoara Moore, Miss Mazie Nugent, Carrie South, Miss, Augustus Shaw, Blanche Tryer, Miss Ethel Woods, Mrs. Susie For Sale THE TRUNK MYSTERY A No. 1 XX tail-made trick, trunk and cabinet all complete, at a bargain. Address H. H. Petitt, 1006 N. Twelfth street, Springfield, Ill. I'm For Music HORACE GEORGE, (no relation to Henry) Clarinet Concertina Mag. in "I'm For Music." Ten minutes in one and 12 ounces of fun. Greatest knockout of any individual in 30 years. Greatest dramatic critic. Open for first class vanderbilt address Red Path Cable Building, Chicago, Ill. GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 The Alcazar theater, Galveston, Tex. continues to send them away screaming, nightly. Geo. Centers knows how to put on a show. Leon P. Rooks, manager and second tenor of the Era Comedy Four, passed through Indianapolis last week, en route to Paris, Ill. Minstrel Morris is now playing a two-weeks' engagement at the Orpheum theater, Philadelphia, Pa. Has ten weeks booked in the East. The Green Trio closed at Columbia, S. C., and opened at the new Lincoln theater, Jacksonville, Fla., February 12. Their act was very highly appreciated as their acts are very refined. Riley and Riley, who have been making good with the "Darktown Wills," closed in Pensacola, Fla. Opened at the Globe theater, Jacksonville, Fla., February 26. Thomas, McDonald and Thomas have severed their connection with the Imperial Gevieve Co. and will travel once more under their old-time name. "The Ragtime Trio." McNeil and McNeil, refined and comedy sketch artists, are now at Johnson's theater, Columbia, S. C., after a successful engagement at the Lyric theater, Willow Creek, in the city that they have lots of good things in store for them often. They work regularly because they handle the goods which is new and clean. Brown, Clark and Brown, novelty sketch artists, opened at the theater, Jacksonville, Fla., January 15, and after five successful weeks have closed and opened at the Howard theater, Washington, D. C., February 26. Regards to P. G. Lowery and the Lowery-Morgan bunch. Monroe Tabor has joined hands with Fred P. Greene, in an act entitled "The Birds of the Forest," a pinoqueo. Now playing Fisher and Parrot. They opened at Great Falls, Mont., at the Orpheum theater, February 18; at Helena, Family theater, the 23rd. Like to hear from friends. Mr. W. T. Russell, cornet player with Wolfscale's band and minstrel company, for the past four or five seasons, died at his home in St. Louis, 2819 Market street. He was known for his Russell leaves a wife and two little children to mourn his death, besides many friends. Cordelia McClain at the Auditorium theater, Philadelphia, Pa., after months in the South, where she had great success. Her partner is Pauline Crampton, who works for the Russell Owens Stock for four years. She is a character artist. The Madam thinks of going broad in the near future. If she does she will take a bunch of girls. Martin and Motely are in New York City. They scored a big hit at the Lincoln and Family theaters. Still engaged in work around that city. Motely is that ally Nancy Brennan, made such a difference in dianamese Lollihawk cage. She is another one of those born actresses. Martin is also clever and intelligent. The pair are among the youngest in the business, but they will help all bill they are on. The property of Sylvester Russell, his brother and two sisters, valued at $5,000, and located in Middlesex county, N. J., the state of their great grand-mother, has a large department of entanglements, pending a division settlement. Mr. Russell was a blown 100 yards in a Chicago blizzard on his way to a fashionable white restaurant, where takes his dinner meals in the retired neighborhood near where he lives, February 21. The Frogs are already preparing for their spring tour, which will take in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago and possibly St. Louis. NOTES FROM PROF, EPH, WILLIAMS' TROUBADOURS. We are still in sunny Florida. Business continues good, but we have encountered some cool weather, for Florida, for the past several weeks. "It's Green," said Jim, who kids fall from a Utele Tom's Cabin in popularity. The company is up to its usual high standard, and many new features are introduced. Our military band is stronger than ever, and the band numbers eighteen pieces. Fred Kerley, our clarinetist and orchestra leader, has a creditable bunch of musicians. R. J Anderson, cornetist and trap player, and J. Reeves, sheeves Charley (Happy) Lewis and Jerry Martin, our slip horn players, never fail to raise a furore in our noon-day parades. Lawrence Booker and Goff Kennedy, our bassist and drummer, and Winn Fisher and John Ivey, tuba and baritone from Petersburg, Va., work together. Manzie Williams and Babe Steele are the battery. All send regards to friends. Extras include a drummer. We make especial mention next of our show. W. Goff Kennedy is stage manager. RICHARD & PRINGLES MINSTRELS Clarence Powell. I guess that many of our friends and well-wishers have begun to think that we have left this country, but I assure you that we are still near the good old United States. We are still near the good old United States, our invading the Lone Star state, we have been busy watching the insurrections of Old Mexico. We invaded the country of unrest, we are glad to kill it for a while and we learned much about their customs, which space will not permit me to tell. Our business is great. Show extremely good, and band and oratory. We are going to sing. W. Simpson and Johnny Haywood, is all that could be desired. We had the pleasure of meeting the Busy minstrels in Benson,riz. we were singing with them. Many of the glad hands shakes exchanged. . . . Burton and Watts' new act entitled Slivers, from Montgomery, Ala., is a big hit, and the eccentricities of these talented artists appear to be much more important than the change of climate, there's much hoarseness among the boys. Geo. Day has a frog in his throat. Jack O'Connor has a frog in his other have Wilson and other things too numerous to mention. Sydney Kirkpatrick's new song, "Without. You the World Don't seem the Same, sung in a truly Kirkpatrick style to impress our friends. Lone Star learns to appreciate friends. Benny Sparrow, the dancing boy wonder, is still making a big hit in David D. Smith's original plantation act, which must be said for Mr. Smith, is he? He's not a plantation act, any plantation act we have ever seen. It is really an act with a plot. . . Clarence Powell, the dean, is singing with success. He goes to Saipan. That Patty Geo. A. Williams had pleasant visit from Mrs. Williams in El Paso. ABOARD A. G. ALLENS PRIVATE CAR 999 P. L. Jenkins writes from Key West Fla. Again the Allen minstrels are in the limelight, being the first show car to cross Flagler's new oversea road from Miami to Key West down through the Everglades, to the mighty maritime John Pampinl, the Demon from the Tropics, juggler and rifle manipulator, joined recently at Tampa, Fla. His act, which is beyond a doubt one of the best of its kind before the public, is a clean gift to all friends. He girdes to all friends. Jas, Wise, garbed as Deacon Brown from Georgia, is scoring nightly singing "You Can Lead a Mule." C. A. Larose, female impersonator, is singing "Play that Loving Slide Trombone." P. M. Chief musician, on the sick list this week.... John Verdun, as B. Grabbenhemel, Boy Harris, as "Eph" Spuds. Worlds Davis, as "Sally" White; German White, as Todd toosevelt; Sally's baby Quick, serve to send the audience into paroxysms of laughter nightly in the last act, entitled "B. Grabbenhemer's African Colony," assisted by the company. Jos. S. Watts, comedy acrobat, is slightly ill. Allen's minstrels, sends regards to Moore and Moore. Why don't you write. OUR COLORED RAILROAD MEN. Mr. Wes. Barr, Thorpe, Ia., postoffice address, Manchester, Ia., was a passenger from Olweil, Ia., on train No. 4, on a train from New York to wealthy farm, and wishes to engage the service of a colored man and wife, on the farm, also their son, if he is large enough to work. Mr. Wes. Barr, Thorpe, Ia., good home for the right parties, who want to work upon the farm. Address him at Manchester, Ia.. Mr. S. Solomon, 1734 Sheridan street, St. Paul, Minn., is in the service of the Pullman company over the Great Western railway lines to Chicago, Omaha, and Des Moines, Ia. Makes all these cities. --- Mr. J. B. Winston, 239 East Thirty-seventh street, is in the service of the Pullman company on car Faust, over the Chicago Great Western railway lines to Omaha, Minneapolis and Des Moines. Mr. Chas, Mitchell, 5400 Dearborn street, is in the Pullman service to Des Miones, Ia., over the Chicago Great Western lines. Mr. R. C. Portlook, 2952 Armour avenue, is in the Pullman service to Minneapolis, Minn., over the Chicago Great Western railway lines. The Freeman sent to any part of the United States during the month of February for $1.00 a year. Attend to this at once and be up to the times. Just pin one dollar bill to your letter and forward it to Mr. J. R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago, Ill. Mr. O. S. Woodward, 2438 Dearborn street, is still running to Minneapolis, Minn., in the Pullman service over the Chicago Great Western railway lines. Do not miss subscribing for The Freeman this month. All wise colored readers read The Freeman. Just think of it, going at $1.00 a year during this month. Mr. E. Jackson, 3126 Armour avenue, is in the Pullman service to Jacksonville, Fla., over the C. E. I. Ry. lines, on the Dixie Flyer. These traveling men kicking about tip- ping porters. If they did not play so much poker on the trains between stations, maybe they would have a little more money. "An' it the truth?" Messrs. J. Bates, J. A. McDonald, L. A. Abel, and B. Vanwinkle were in Chicago, February 15th in the service of the Erie Railway Co., from New York City. Mr. Henry Hayes is now Jim Cross, political secretary, is the latest report: D. F. C. --- Mr. Percy Lewis, 639 Bowen avenue, is running to aKnsus City, Mo, as train porter in the service of the A. T. S. F. Ry. Co. --- Kittie Perrin, the former female manager of the Bachelor's Club, was raided in Hyde Park in the month of January. Where was J. J. C.? This paper is one dollar per year. Get wise and subscribe. Miles J. Devine, 1262 McAllister place, is the Democratic candidate for nomination for states attorney of Cook county. The colored people think well of him. Mr. H. H. Harris, 158 West Nineteenth street, New York City, is in the Pullman service to Cleveland. Colored people can purchase lots in Oelwine, Ia., from $50 up, so states Mr. Samuel Ford, colored of Oelwine, Ia., A. WILMOT, ARK. Special to The Freeman. The long spell of winter is about over. The farmers are busy preparing for early planting....The public school now has 250 pupils enrolled and is doing splendid work. The growth of the school has been remarkable, and no paines are spared to attend. The teachers in the schools of the State....Miss Theresa U. Machin, the efficient lady teacher in the public school, and Mrs. Dr. C. H. Watkins will visit relatives in Nashville, Tennessee, early next month, down here back. He is roomed in a back. He the one statesman of the hour....Dr. Chas. H. Watkins and a few others will attend the Republican convention in Chicago; also they will remain over for the National Negro Business League, at the office of the Dr. C. H. Watkins, Leave your subscription with him. MUNCIE, IND., NEWS. Special to The Freeman. Mr. William Burgin will have on exhibition some few sketches of art in order to advertise his work. He will have a special exhibition of cream parlor. Sketches made from photos, type, etc. Prices are according to the size of the picture. Give him a trial ....The Smart Set was attended by a large crowd, both white and black. The company was something out of the ordinary, also the entire show was good. There were pretty grills and plenty of singing, which was very good. Mr. Dudley and his company were the Wysor Grand on Saturday, February 15. Mrs. Robert Hester entertained at supper Saturday evening, February 10, in honor of Miss Mary G. Evans, at the residence of Mrs. Henry York. Covers were laid for nine hours of great work in the past week in bringing souls to the Lord, in revival at the THE FREEMAN, AN \LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A. M. E. church...Pastor Mitchell preached Sunday afternoon at the Trinity M. E. church...The Lyeum meet M. E. church...The Lyeum meet The Little Y. P. P. Club met at the residence of Florence Handsboro in Beacon street, Saturday afternoon, February. M. Marsh McCray and Douglas Walkinshaw well...Frank Young and wife have a new little girl in the family...Mrs. Dittio is ill in Whitey. Mrs. Ashley is ill in Whitey. Alice Johnson has been sick but is so sick. Mr. Clarence Hill has returned from Indianapolis, where he visited his aunt The Baptist Young Men's Literary Society. January 12. The B. P. U. School convention was quite a success. By S. La Vetta Jones TULSA. OKLA. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN Miss Hattie Vaten died last week and was buried under the auspices of the Eastern Stars of Tulsa. She was a well known figure in the church and was well attended and was preached by Rev. J. S. Johnson at the C. M. E. church J. S. Johnson is having quite a success in his reverence and nineteen for baptism....The weather was fair last Sunday and all the churches were well filled at each service....Mrs. Hattie Vaten was not expected to live on account of drowsy ...The Tulsa Colored Plank Press business progressing very much on account of not having a printer. We are trying to keep the press running. The man. You can easily find the Freeman every Saturday at the Star barber shop, where your work done. Inquire for the great paper. LINCOLN DAY OBSERVED AT UNI VERSITY. Langston, Okla.—Monday, February 14 was spent in celebrating Lincoln's birth. The following program was rendered by the Literary Society "America" "Invocation" .Prof. S. R. Youngblood Emancipation Proclamation "Hass Willie Lawson Abraham Lincoln" .Mr. Sldney Wilson Music "The Orchestra Lincoln as a Citizen,Mr. Romeo Stephens Riding Lawson "Miss Johnston Music "The Orchestra Reading "Miss Martha Elliott Gettysburg Address, Mr. D. J. Henderson The Life of Lincoln "Prof. R. S. Youngblood Mr. William Mullin, of Langston, and Miss Etta Hamlet, of Perry, Okla. and Miss Etta linked on the 11th. We hope them success. LOVEJOY. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Edward M. Green announces his candidacy for the nomination for village clerk of Brooklyn, on the People's Committee, on Monday, March 12, 1912. His popularity as a business man warrants him the nomination and election. The baseball season is over, and Tommy Dowling promises Brooklyn a good team and wants to sign several infielders. . . Miss Charlotte Wilcox died on Monday. She is the sister and a host of friends to mourn the loss. . . Mrs. Lizzie Vandenberg is a severe illness. . . Mr. George Coffee. BELOIT, WIS. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Tyloe will soon leave to make their home in Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Alice Reed, of this city, is called to help with the illness of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Ferguson, of that city...Mrs. Bernice Dochier is visiting with relatives in Evansville, N.C. for a few days, Mrs. Cobb, who has been visiting mother, Mrs. Gupton, in this city, returned to her home in Clarksville, Tenn. Saturday...Bellot Lodge No. 5794, met Mrs. Cobb, who had a visiting brother, Mr. Jerry Huggard, from Covington, Ky. Lodge No. 1650, Mr. Huggard is on the sick list a very ill at his home, 520 Race street. LANSING, MICH. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN. A delightful six o'clock dinner was served at the home of Mrs. Louise Smith, honor of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Hattie Smith, Rufus P. Moore, formerly of Detroit, is making his home in this city.....Rev. Dr. T. A. Reid preached two powerful sermons to interested audiences last Sunday morning and evening.....Mr. W. G. Collins enlisted in the Army in honor of Mr. Lee Freeman of York.....Miss Minnie Morgan pleasingly acted as hostess at a birthday party given in honor of Mr. Willmott A. Johnson. Mr. Johnson has capably filled a position in the auditor general's department for several years, and is ever willing to do something for his wife was instrumental in the development of our greatest poet. Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and the renowned singer, Madame Azalee P. For a number of years he has been known with literary work and has a large number of debates to his credit. A COLORED PROTECTIVE ORGANIZATION OF CANADA Calgary, Alta.—Just a few lines regarding Calgary, that might be of interest as its colored population is made up from all of the United States. There are about two hundred different drapes and from the majority of men we have formed a local organization, known as The Colored Protective Organization of Canada. Its aim being to demand respect for the rights of the sick and the dead. The Maple Leaf Club, conducted by Archie Hunt, is an ideal place of recreation and particularly an ever welcome place for the railroad boys and strangers. Our old mill, the Shiloh, is the "bone-dise" is officiating as stewarmers and Mrs. Buckner, recently from Minneapolis, is dealing out those southern dinners and baking those plies like mother used to make. Our two barber shops are coming to Calgary, where workmanship and cleanliness, no doubt accounting for their large success. They are conducted by Thos. Jones and Chas. Wilson, the latter having a poolroom in connection....The large, new restaurant success as Henry is one of the first colored boys here, and is well liked by all....Dan Patch, Calgary, and the star messenger service are doing a profitable business as Henry is one of the five boys. The respective owners being Wm. (Bud) Green, Jos. Davis and Harry W. Knowles....Our expressmen, Chas. Webster, Jas.illus Thos. Scott and Ed. kept exceedingly busy owing to the recent heavy influence of people here. Fred Knowles and Clinton Ford are accommodating sight-seers and joy-riders with two touching touched on some of our leading business men, among the following you may recognize some of your old-time friends, who are acting in various respects: Geo. Leo Lore Knox, Chick Redmond, Fred Gillam, Roscoe Lane, Grant Fowlkes, Harry Smith, Sammy Runsam, Nelson Buckles, John Bickle, Benny Sharp, Gov. Daly, Al. Buckner, Fred Fanton, Bur Murray and R. Conklin. AUGUSTA. GA. Special to THE FREEMAN James B. Weeks, manager of the Hampton Terrace Quartette, and the following, who are the members of the Bell and Carroll Trotty, send regards to all friends, and James Weeks would like to thank Hergi and Mr. Frank Jackson, of the Smart Set company, also best regards to Mr. Tutt Whitney and company. Let us remember that our bunch reads The Freedom on every week the greatest paper there is at Augusta, Ga. NEGRO DOCTORS GUESTS OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The recent epidemic of meningitis in many Texas cities has served to break down racial barriers at least in the matter of civic health. The meningitis is disease that affects the brain and is be班级 in acute form, and the municipal authorities of Texas have realized that the spread of this malady among the colored people is as dangerous and menacing to the entire community, as if only the white officers of the city have been frequently called on and thus given opportunity of exploiting their high degree of training and proficiency. When Dr. Sophian, an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of meningitis, and the director of the Research Institute of New York, recently visited Houston to deliver a lecture on "Meningitis," the colored physicians of Houston were cordially extended an invitation to be the guests of that city's Chamber of Commerce and hear Dr. Sophian. POPULATION OF DELAWARE AC CORDING TO COLOR. Washington, D. C.—A preliminary statement of the white and Negro population of Delaware, by counties and for Wilmington city, as shown by the returns of the Thirteenth Decennial Census, dated April 15, 1914, sued today by Director Durand of the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commence and Labor. The statistics were prepared under the direction of William C. Hunt, chief statistician for population in the Census Bureau, and assisted by the Bureau of the Census. The total population of Delaware in 1910 was subdivided as to color as follows: White, 171,103; Negro, 31,181; all other persons (Indian, Chinese and Japanese), 38. The equivalent figures or percentages were White, 53,163; Negro, 697; all other, 61. For 1890 they were: White, 140,666; Negro, 28,386; all other, 41. The Negro population constituted 15.4 per cent. of the total population of the State, as of the 1900 cent. in 1900 and 18.8 per cent. in 1890. The rate of increase in the Negro population since 1900 was much less than increase from 1900 to 1910 by 484, 1.6 per cent, as compared with an increase of 2,311, or 8.1 per cent, from 1890 to 1900. The increase in the white population since 1900 was slightly higher rate than that from 1890 to 1900, the increase, respectively, being 17,126, or 11.1 per cent, as against 13,041, or 9.9 per cent. Wilmington city had a population in 1910 of 87,411, comprising 78,309 whites, 9,081 Negroes, and 21 other persons (Chinese and Japanese). The equivalent Negro population in 1910, Negro, 9,756; all other, 34. For 1890 they were: White, 53,754; Negro, 7,644; all other, 33. The Negro population of Wilmington constituted 10.4 per cent, of the total population in 1910, as against 12.7 per cent, in 1900 and 12.4 per cent, in 1890. There has been a decrease in the Negro population since 1900 of 655, or 7.7 per cent, of the total population during the preceding decade of 2,092, or 27.4 per cent. The increase in the white population from 1900 to 1910 was 11,571, or 1.4 per cent, as compared with an increase from 1890 to 1900 of 12,844, or 24.2 per cent. OVER MILLION NEGROES IN GEORGIA White Population Gaining Over That of Negroes. The census report of the two races, black and white, shows nearly an even break in the white number 1431,836, and the black number 1,762,936. There are only 318 of other races, showing that despite the wealth of Georgia, it has attracted by an insignificant number, the foreigners, Atlanta, the largest city, in the largest groves, a ratio that indicates a powerful political influence that could be exerted by Negroes, if they were given a square centimeter. The white population from 1909 to 1910, in the matter of increased doubled itself, thus from 44.6 per cent, for prior decade 90.9 per cent, for the present. The Negroes have increased by two decades, thus: 1890, 90.9 per cent, and 1900-1910, 13.7 per cent. Doubless, thousands of Negroes have left Georgia to find greater freedom and protection. Burke county, Ga., shows a Negro population of over 22,000, and only 5,000 whites; and Cherokee county, 15,000 whites to 10,000 Negroes; Clarke county, 5,000 as an even population of about 11,000 each; Coweta and Decatur counties have 16,000 Negroes to 12,000 whites, and Bibb county has the largest Negro population, 27,431. In Elbert county the whites and Negroes are separated only in the interior of the state, 12,401 Negroes, 12,082. The story of Georgia's Negro population in the census should serve as an eye opener to those who are opposed to the wholesale disfranchising methods practiced by the ruling Democratic classes in the South. WAITED Man or woman, in each locality, as organizer for the United Local Neighbors of the World. Easy, pleasant work. $50 to $100 a month. This society is the most complete protection for the home ever devised by mortal man. New plan. No to win prizes, white alive. Quick. B. F. JOHNSON, Sup C., 814 South Seventh St. Louisville, Ky. Wanted at Once First class performers for the NEW GRAND, which will open Monday night, March 4, 1912. Write at once, stating terms. Cook & Evans, Managers, 1241 Broad Street, Augusta, Ga. 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 ADMISSION 10c 3023 State street, near 31st street. Chicago, Ill. MUSICIANS WANTED! 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 WADR 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, 1221-23-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. Chorus Girls who can sing and dance always wanted. Write or wire A. LILLARD, Amusement Director. Please give this your immediate attention. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida. Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, 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. 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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McClothin, baseball player, writing from Greenwood, Miss, wishes to hear from managers of first-class teams. He is a No. 1 twirler, having had only one home run with the team. When he signed with his teammate, whom he thinks one of the very best in the business, Write care of Pelon Dorsey, Greenwood, Miss. The baseball season is just over the hills. There are leagues and rumors of leagues in the formation. The field seems ripe for a season. Write care? Last year everything started leaguered, but before the season was ended there weren't a "half a league." Get together, men. Unionize. One-man proposition will not succeed. Honest and capability, and the thing's done. Like most of his "brethren," Sam McVea is just a wee bit superstitious. He believes on mascottes, and in the present instance his lucky shadow is a fair-haired youngster who frequents the Stadium during the day time. He is a sunny dispossible. The day before the contest, with Langford, the fair-haired mascotte, wattled for Sam outside the gates, and as the extended his hand and remarked, "Good luck. Mickey," he replied, still willing said. I guess if I do it will mean a suit for you, honey, and on Saturday the big boxer took the mascotte downtown, and the nipter returned home with a parcel almost as big as himself. McVea had not forgotten his promise, and now the mascotte is attired in a new ALBERT TONEY,' BASEBALLIST. DWIGHT, ILL. Albert Toney, now wintering at Dwight, Ill. and keeps in the very best of condition. He says that he would like to get on some Class A colored team this season. Toney, who was once rated as one of the best players, was thought so by many up until his leg went bad. But for the last three seasons he has shown the fans that he is like others, a come back, and the faster they come the better he sees them. He can, of course, play short stop for West Baden Sprudels, which played Rube. Foster's Leland Giants twelve innings 1 to 0. West Baden went under and then he went to that great Louisville Cubs. He played short stop. Toner played center field and made a great showing as an outfielder, and hitting way over the .300 mark and stole forty bases in fifty-nine games. In 1910 he went out to Kansas City, and in 1911 he played him Black Johnny Evers, playing second base. In 1911 he went down to French Lick, Ind., where the season ended June 10th. Then he went out on the road, and he looked bad, so he went with the Chicago Union Giants, where things looked brighter. He hit the pill way over 300 and fielded .371, playing shortstop. His arm is stronger, and he played for ball players arms that you can't beat. He makes it himself and it has been O. K. by many. BURNS TALKS ON THE McVEA- LANGFORD FIGHT. Regrets the "Tradegy" of the Parting Crown—Would Retrieve It Were It Possible. $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. 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That was crowing, especially when he was justified. The real lion tamer was the referee. Some lions might have been scared to death about entering the ring again after such an experience, but Langford is made of different stuff. When they again my words will be remembered." BELL AND WENZ SEND IN SIGNED CONTRACTS. An Indian Pitcher and Infielder are Ready for Work. When President Watkins got back to Washington park last week from his jacket into Central league territory, he found the signed contracts of Ralph Bell and infirm Wade both of whom are out to catch on with the tribe this season as regulars. Bell is the last southpaw hurler to come into the league from Burlington, and Hixon—having signed up some the great Burke expects to carry three regular portside hurlers this season and his selection will be made from this quartet. He will come from Burlington, where Bell played last season, the Central Association, some of the other hurlers will have to hustle to keep the minor star out of a regular berth. Bell will be the first of the other Burlington fans when the big Texan was sold to Indianapolis last year. Except that he is a southpaw, Bell is much the same style of pitcher as Kimball, being a remarkably fast ball. Wentz May Be Regular. Indianapolis fans who saw little Walter Wentz cavort around the infield in the middle field, games near the windup last year were imprinted his clever work. Manager Burke was impressed, too, and Wentz was taken along on the road trip. He did good work and best of all showed an aptitude in connecting with the ball. Wentz broke into the professional ranks with Huntington in the North State and Wentz in the South State. Manager O'Day at Springfield, where he helped annex the Ohio state pennant. Burke expects to try the youngster out at third base and in the short field this season, the expectation of making him a regular. No Worry With Pitchers. Among the right-hand hurriers on the staff, Vic Schiltzer, who caused trouble for the St. Paul Saints and a few other teams, has one of the one likely to develop into a real hololdot, Robertson and Merz have already signed their contracts, and it is assured that an autographed document from Kimball will be released. Robertson and White have yet to show something, while Gouliat and Haynes, who complete the list of prospects, are unknown quantities, the club management sees no opportunity. Neither is the management inlined to worry over Schiltzer's case. Nothing has been heard from the spitball artist since he returned his contract unsigned more recently. Robertson said that he would stick to a business proposition in Rochester rather than play ball for Indianapolis at the terms oered President Watkins says that Schiltzer will contract or not at all. How About Woodruff? While most of the players on the club roster have now signed their season contracts, there are one or two outstanding documents that are causing fans to take notice. The two documents these are the contracts if Otti Williams and Orville Woodruff, the two veterans of the tribe. Otto's differences have been aired before, but they are not if sufficient consequence tl cause a disruption. If they are that he will be on hand at reporting time. It may be different with Woodruff. The veteran outfielder showed his appreciation at being saved from a trip to the coast last year by playing a remarkable catch in the outfield, that he is dissatisfied, but the fact that he has not returned his contract leads to this belief. President Watkins is silent on the subject of terms, yet he admits that he has not been called back as an indication that he would not return to the fold.—Indianapolis News. THAT $20,000 POSTED. Johnson and Flynn "Agreed to Disagree—Will Fight Sometime, Somewhere—May is Thought to Be CHICAGO—Jack Johnson, champion pugilist; Jim Flynn and Jack Curley posted $20,000 in currency and certified checks with Ai Tearney as forfeit money for the fight. He wrestled between Johnson and Flynn. The time and place for the bout were not made public, but Curley said that several cities were bidding for the fight. He intimated that he would not decide on a place until MMA. If the promoters of the proposed bout, scheduled for somewhere next July, are of the idea that the contest will approach in popular interest the Reno battle, they are likely to be viewed within the next few months. Viewed from any angle except that of the Negro champion, the match appears to be one that holds forth little financial or spectatorism. The evidence available at the present time, Johnson's ring career may be said to have reached its climax when he met and defeated Jeffries on July 4, 1910. The situation that made it necessary to have a fight after almost six years of absence from the pugilistic arena, has changed but little since that date. Scores of "white "hopes" arose with the downfall of Jeffries, but without exception there is not a position to give real battle to Johnson. Al Palzer and Carl Morris, the two most promising of the new heavyweights, are air born betts read, adviser钻ort back reader, Tom O'Kourke, adviser of Palzer, and Tex Rickard, who considers the Iowa boxer a most promising ring man, both agree that at least fully two years must elapse before Palzer can experience necessary cope with Johnson. Johnson's Rise Slow The title holder has shown a disinclination to meet pugilists of his own color in the ring, but has always been frank wi statism that his was because he was a member of the Richard and other shrewd promoters hold similar views. Johnson's rise to the position he now holds was an exceedingly hard struggle and he is fully determined now that he is in a position to dictate. He has repeatedly stated that he was ready to defend his title for a guaranteed sum of $30,000. This was the price set by Tommy Burns for the Grammy Award, and the Nerro has often said that Burns, and THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER not he, fixed the price for such a bout to a finish and there was no reason for the precedent established in the Australian battle. Thus it came about that the promoters of the latest match were forced to sell the match to the highest bidder and one-third of the moving picture profits to induce the heavyweight title holder to sign. Flynn's data was not used in the decision to forlorn hope" will not reap heavily by this secret agreement. Neither is there reason to believe that the promoters of the boxing enter the millionaire class with route. The paid attendance at the Johnson-Jeffries battle was 15,768, and the gross receipts $275,775. The admission charged ranged from $50 to $60. No such charge was charged to the general public next day. It was estimated that 5,000 spectators from east of Chicago witnessed the Reno battle. Not 500 would travel to Nevada to see Johnson and Flynn meet. Anyone who would not attend would be approximately 3,000 miles from this city. The round trip railroad fare to Salt Lake City, with berth, is about $130. Local rates over the Nevada roads are 3½ cents per mile. With incidental expenses would cost close to $200, including a seat at the ringside. Very few Eastern pugilistic followers would care to pay that sum to see Johnson and Flynn. The Pacific coast devotes of the ring sport would travel in large numbers to see such a contest. A gathering of 12,000 spectators from the territory adjacent to the ringside would be an extraordinaire. The Pacific coast commission charge of $5 about all that could be secured. The real profits would come from the moving picture receipts, and if such should prove the case Johnson can be counted upon to furnish a neat bit of action upon form for lil's $1,000 and film perquisites. THE FIGHT GAME AT ITS ZENITH IN AUSTRALIA. A Resume—The Last of the Great Series—The Two Sams, McVea and Langford—Everybody at the Arena—What Was Said After the Fight. (By Billy Lewis, Indianapolis.) The budget of fight dope in from Australia is nothing less than an embarrassment of riches. One was inclined to think our own country was fight mad immediately, and we were not so, son-Jeffries fight. But there was cause for the unusual ferment. For the first time in the history of the game the crown of pugilism at its best, perched on a table, was to be detailed to as why such great interest centered in the Reno meeting. No such vast stake was involved at the Stadium, Rushcutter Bay, Sydney, Australia, new Dignified journals, as well as sporting journals, magazines and religious papers, all have had their say, just as they did in America, and as they did in England and Bombardier and Jack were to "clash arms." This interest, however, was bound up in the series of fights at Sydney—the deception that such a black hope master Mr. Johnson. And if the Australians believe what they profess, out of the melee, comes one Sam McVea, competitor to Steve Johnson, the first place, made available withstanding the disentelling opinions of Burns, who thinks Langford should have the decision. Much has been said of the series of fights, perhaps as much as should be said. But such keen and interesting accounts have been given that have not been seen in this country that I feel that to give them a true picture of pugilism in Australia, where the game is said to be in its very elements. Follows a graphic description of the gathering at the McVea-Langford meeting, December 1984, when the crowd sight, that crowd, and one long to be remembered; while despite its enormous numbers and the fact that a considerable portion of it waited from three to four hours for its fun, ordered as any church congregation. The arrangements were perfect, and there was not a single grumble over wrong seating or double sales. No expert theatrical staff could have done things better, few as well, and made five times the ordinary theater audience. The crowd was representative of all classes, all creeds and walks of life. There were dozens of priests and teachers, a crowd of women and children, they walked unostentatiously, to their chairs, and even several clergymen of other liberal denominations; while the ladies' box was full, and many women sat in the crowd on the terrace. W. McClain and another lady came in after the men were in. their chairs, and were cheered as they swept, handsomely dressed, to their seats on the flat. There were Cabinet Ministers, members of the House of Commons, Speaker-defying Liberals shook hands cordially with tame Laborists and wished them a Happy New Year as to a long-brother Larry. Oley busted about the campbell and the Campbell was there, resplendent in green tie and vest, his classic brow shaded by an expensive Panama hat; and Fred Diamond was ubiquitous. Bulge-eyed reporters' seats, with noble self-sacrifice to a sense of "duty" and—left the poor work-a-day reporters to "do" the fight the best way they could/ It is wonderful how he chiefs realize their enormous enrichment when there's anything specially good on/ Barristers, grave family solicitors, doctors young and old, sportive and sedate, rolled up in scores, while a cosmopolitan foreign consul and a number of weirdly-trousered Americans, fresh off the Marama, from Vancouver. Among these were prominent J. D. Williams, the meteoric picture-show king, returned Bomber Bay, the crack California, heavyweight, who from the ring challenged the winner of the fight; Terry Kellar, smiling like an Irish commoner gaming upon his wife of the big, who had already made many, like the rising sun on a field of poppies; Eddie Cable, looking like a student of theology, and the sturdy faithful-looking, battle scarred Thompson, sat together, keenly observant. In the ring the band of the Scottish regiment played fine. For once the hackneyed term of "appropriate music was made in evidence, and the hearts of the colored men in their dressing rooms were livened by the strains of "Good-bye, Mistah Johnson, Good-bye, 'Don't You Come Home, Love You, Love Crazy, 'Boy Love You, Hello, Mistah Moon, and so on."—The Fistiana. The Australian sport writers exhibit peculiar zest when doing a fight as if an enjoyment came of the string that made for an ecstasy, and in which they revived their enthusiasm. The enjoyment came of the thing that made try generally. The rounds are told with almost childish glee; nothing escapes those observant eyes. They delight in jotting down with photographic exactness of their moves. I have spent one of the elaborate rounds. Round 1. that would have probably routed even so taught a proposition as the Boston Tar Baby grazed roughly, instead of landing into a similar effort, but threw his heart into a similar effort, and he landed head three inches, and the glove only just brushed the point. They fell into an embrace, and as Langford tried his arms in masterly fashion, and he reeled in with "Back, both of you." All through the contest Langford hit in clinches, generally ugly joins to the arms in masterly fashion, and he especially after he knew that McVea had him on the deep shell, to use his elbow and forearm across the throat. His best hit close in, a terrible right up-trip to the arms in masterly fashion, and he proved to be dead on to, blocking it easily with so rigid a bent left arm that even when the glove got through, the forearm was nailed and fixed vice-like under the arm, and the sable giant Jack Johnson. McVea hooked the set, very hard, and Langford's left rip to the belly was a snorter. He swung a tremendous right at the body, but McVea stunned force to the temple as the gong changed. Nom de Dieu/ However Langford did stand up against those hooks? the probably explanation is that she should have been inward, with the right behind the left foot, the latter being only a little, at any time, in advance of the right; so that whichever side of the head he is waplowed on he has to stop plunging over. Yes, I guess that's the of 11 Sam's extraordinary stability. McVea own the round easily.' We must not get the idea that because the sport element is strong in Australian life that those people are greatly different to those of our own country, on the Nepo McVea team, we should not McVea and their retinue of friends moved on Australia I showed through these columns some of the feeling entertained on the Nepo McVea team, as some show of cordiality, most of it coming from the sporting people, however, and who are freer of prejudice in the particular than other people. Others looked on and enlisted in the Nepo McVea team wanted to be entertained and they didn't give a rap as to who furnished the fun. Beyond these yet were a rabid anti-Negro class, who did not mince words when exchanging words with the "black invasion" as they called it. Some of the prominent papers were very much outspoken and in an anti-Negro way, and more so than was noted in America when Jack Johnson put it on record that he would not speak along the line of physical formidability. What happened in America was the expected in view of relations which are more or less antagonistic between the races. But the blasts from Australia hardly helped the situation, being an Englishman's habitat, with his advertised notions on freedom; and because the absence of Negroes in great numbers seemingly would stand for the absence of high feelings, believe it is that the Negroes were the evidence of fair play on the part of the Australian publications than otherwise. 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If trained to employ his fists and feet with developed craft, it is quite inevident that a representative Negro boxer, because of his strength and powers of endurance, will be boxer of approximately equal skill. The white man's vanity has been slow to learn the lesson, but, having learned it, he will be to heart and retire from a struggle from which he can gain little save dishonor." Can you beat it? Isn't it rich and rank? Yet the publication is to be commended in that it merely reflects the peo- man, the man, followed the McVean-Langford fight, but it has the editor had been previously ruffled up—wearing his neck feathers the wrong way. In other words, prejudice had been fed by the defeats of Jeffries, Lang, Les- sson, and the apparent futility of effort on the part of any of the present crop of hopes. Again, I think the Australian journals in the main, were fair; really they were abusive of Lester and Lang, for not making a better showing. 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For stamina, the glove fight, the ability to endure pain with fortitude is less important than the inability to take the full nervous effect of a wolf, and the boxer wins his fights by the "knockout", which is neither the bruising nor the smashing of any part of the body or head, but is a jar to a highly-developed system of muscles, which use by number of blows, which, without stumbling, the opponent dazed by a nervous effect similar in kind though less in degree. "Suffering from shock" would, in nine percent of cases, be a proper medical aid on a batten glove-fighter after the towel has been thrown in. The editor proceeds in a similar strain, and to a great length. It will be noted that he insists in a quiet way that low, nervous temperament, and brute-like qualities generally are the signs by which to identify the author, scientifically, virtually giving in to the Negro's superiority, physically, through their inferiority, mentally. BELOIT, WIS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Hattie Morris is visiting with friends in Madison, Wis., for a few days. Mr. Burt Ewing, of Leavenworth, Kansas, is a visitor in this city. Mr. Merrill Strother, of Chicago, has his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Strothers, in busnell avenue for the past week. He was accompanied home by Miss Edna and George Strothers, who spent Saturday in the Windy City... Mrs. Sam Matthews is very ill at her home in Prospect avenue in Albert Standard and Miss Izzie Harbor in Fort Ill, were married here from February 19. MINEOLA TEX SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN Readers of The Freeman will find the paper for sale here each week by George Anderson. He is a son of Sandy Anderson. George lost his mother twelve years and one week today. He has a brother, Sandy Anderson, Jr. 88 The Ayrres Bulletin Gingham Dresses! To your Individual Measure $3.25 You to choose the materials, either Toile du Nord or Barnaby, two of the best gingham, make to sell at 12 1-2c and 15c. Six models are being shown in the department on the second floor. Select any one you wish—we will furnish all the materials and trimmings and make the dress to your individual measure for $3.25. Sizes larger than 42 will cost $1.00 extra. Dresses ready within two weeks after you leave your order. Mr. William G. Hules, of Shelbyville, Ind., spent Monday in the city. Mr. Henry Troy, of the Smart Set Co. was in the city Saturday and Sunday. Kindly telephone in news of your visiting parties, etc. Telephone: 2880 \Ming pactile\ etc. telebone 2889 \Ming pactile\ etc. telebone 2889 was in the Ming pactile\ this week. wrote the city this week on business. Mr. Richelo Cheatman and wife have come to the city for permanent residence. Miss Mabel Smith, of Chicago, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Elwood Knox, this week. Every Friday night there will be special mission at St. Phillip's Mission, on West St. Mr. and Mrs. E, C. Knox were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dudley, at Anderson, Tuesday night. The next meeting of the Trepsichorian sorority will be at the residence of Mrs. and Mrs. St. Rev. Smythe and wife will be returned after an extended visit to Baltimore, New York and other eastern cities. Mr. Leon P. Rooks, former manager of the Era Comedy Four, was in the Thursday en route to Detroit, Mich. The funeral of Mrs. Jno. Roney was held from Simpson chapel last week. Rev W. H. Tate officiating, assisted by Rev Herod. Mr. S. H. Dudley, of the Smart Set Center, at Anderson, Ind., spent Tuesday in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Knox. Rev. Smythe will preach at Bethel church Sunday morning. At night the choir will render a musical program. Rev. Browns will deliver an address. Miss Hervé Browns, the organographer of the Freeman, has accepted a position as stenographer for the Foster Music Company, $925 S. State St., Chicago, Ill. Rev. T. A. Smythe at spend Tuesday and Wednesday at Wilberforce, in attendance at the annual meeting. In the absence of Bishop Derrick, the president, Bishop Shaffer presided. T. L. P. H. Davis, the well-known baritone of this city, sang at Muncie recently, and is preparing to make an extended trip through the East, where he will be received by the leading musical organizations of the larger cities of the East. Miss Francis M. Berry, of school No. 17, will have a special meeting for the night school civil service class, Sunday at the Second Christian church, corpus christi, 200 m. m. Besides a musical program Rev. Harry Hill will address the meeting. The Trepsichorian sorority composed of Hazel Bates, Madeline Baptiste, Riley Roney, Ruby Wilson, Oletha Price, Riley Skelton, Dolly Davis, Oneida Washington, Eva Ealey, Monica Henderson, Ethel Valentine, was recently organized to give a play in the near future. Revival meetings will be held at New Bethel Baptist church, Martindale ave. between 15th and 16th streets, by N. A. Seymour, pastor, and Elder W. H. Hill, young evangelist is preaching with his peculiar power and eloquence. He is a bold, frank, fearless preacher and fights sin at all his power. Every one should be a preacher in subjects. Besides being a great preacher, Elder Hill is also a great singer. Preaching every evening at 8 p. m. afternoon meetings at 3 p. m. Special service each evening. All are invited. "BISMARK" IS ALL RIGHT. Corwin R. Cutsinger, better known as "Bismark," and formerly of Pink's drug store, is the owner of the charge of Kerr's Cigar Store, at 222 Indiana avenue, where he would be glad to have his many friends call on him. He would be around, whether you care to buy or not. ADDS MORE WEALTH TO HER INCOME Sergeant Brice Puts Bride on Pension List. News comes to us that Madame Brice Puts Bride on Pension List each month for one year from her husband, Sergeant Brice, through the War FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non-irritant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaughna Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros. druggists, Robt. P. Bload, James K. Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. Department, until his return home. Dame Gossip thinks the sprightly serene Dame Gossip thinks the sprightly serene well, and states further that it will not look bad for the Madame to sail around this summer in her own little automobile that operates in her own machine. DR. STOKES IN THE CITY. Dr. Fred Stokes and wife, who holds an important government position on an Indian reservation of South Dakota, Dr. John Stokes and wife, years, are in the city visiting his father and brother, Rev. Stokes and Prof. Edwin Stokes, and many old acquaintances. Dr. Stokes reports good health himself and wife, who came with him. COLORED PEOPLE TO HAVE A BANK IN INDIANAPOLIS Will Be Known as the Pythian Savings and Loan Association— Capital Stock $100,000. Plans have been completed for opening at Senate avenue and Walnut street, this city, on or about March 15, 1900, and the office will be operated by colored people. The concern, which will be capitalized at $100,000, is to be known as the "Pythian Savings and Loan Association," so named because it will be under the control of the colored Knights of Pythias of the state. The bank will be the only institution of its kind north of the Mason and Dixon line. The plan was conceived in the early 1900s of a city order in this city last August. A large number of shares have been disposed of. $2,000 i receipts having been reported at a meeting of the stockholder movement is Ernest G. Tidrington, state grand chancellor of the order, who is president of the board of directors. Association with Mr. Tidrington in the preliminary plans for opening the institution George P. Stewart and James N. Shelton. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH HAS IMPORTANT PROGRAM Prominent Gentlemen Will Make Addresses. JOHN JACKSON RETURNS HOME After three or four years of great success on the stage and ill luck in health off the stage, Mr. John Jackson returned home Tuesday morning, after a long lay-off. He is the Shiloh South Company. Mr. Jackson gained an enviable reputation as leading tenor with Cole and Johnson. Since the closing of the career of this great team, he has worked in and around New York, until his health began to fail him. Some few weeks ago he began to regain his health and returned to the stage, after a long lay-off. He is here for an interview. He makes a few engagements while here. WOODARD-KINCAID NUPTIALS One of the prettiest weddings of the winter season was that of Miss Roberta Kincaid and Mr. George Woodard, at the palatial residence of the bride's father, H. Bradshaw Baughman, 820 Bradshaw street, last Wednesday evening in the presence of a number of invited guests. Rev. Charles Lewis official, Mrs. Nannie Bradshaw, Mrs. Nannie Bradshaw, of Chicago, cousins of the bride, were among the out-of-town guests present. To the sweet strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march played, Miss Ralley, bride marched and was followed by Mr. Charles H. Baughman. The Baughman home was fairly turned into a garden of flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Woodard will at home to friends at 820 Bradshaw street. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. "The Church's Message to the Working Man" will be the subject of the Rev. T. A. Smythe at the "Monster Meeting" on Monday, March 10, in a building corner of West North and California streets. A good crowd is expected to hear the Rev. Smythe on this interesting subject. All men are invited. The program will be led promptly at 3 p.m. will be held promptly at 4 p.m. C orchestra and a solo by Miss Rosella Garrett, of Sandusky, O. From March 14 to March 20 a member will be invited between Evanville Colored Association and Indianapolis Colored Association. The city that can secure the largest number of members in that time will be considered Evanville securees Indianapolis members Evanville securees Indianapolis members three; thus, in order to hold its present reputation, Indianapolis has to go her limit. An organization is being perfected to secure members who desire to help in this campaign, whether they be members of the association or not, are requested to be at the association building, cornest West and California streets, March 6 at 8 p.m. A very successful meeting was conducted by the association at the Big Four freight sheds on last Tuesday noon. These meetings were attended by noon for men who are employed there. The Rev. Jno Brice, pastor of Witherspoon United Presbyterian Church, was the speaker. Other meetings in other sheds were conducted by satisfactory arrangements can be made. DALLAS. TEXAS. No Race Suicide in Texas—March 24 Will Be Observed as the Pythian Thanksgiving Day—Farmers are Rejoicing—The Park Is Open. Special to THE FREEMAN. The opening of the great vialect on Washington's birthday was witnessed by thousands of people, white and black, spouses, teachers and frogs, the great structure and listening to the excellent speeches and inspecting the great work. It is to the great works of the great man, nothing was said or done to mar the feelings of any one. So says Chief Ryan and his men, who were on duty, was to be noticed by the masses that while the quality assemble together, peace and good will prevail. The best of order will be maintained by Mr. J. D. Dixon, on Jackson street, are catering to your wants when hungry. . . Franklin Bros. are located at the corner of 10th and 11th business, . . . Mr. Calyx Bluitt, the Scott Grocery Company, made a business trip to Fort Worth Saturday last week, and the Broyard Wednesday night, 2828 Bryon street, quite a number of their friends, to an elaborate Afro-American lunch, which was carried out. And all enjoyed THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. COLUMBUS, KY. Special to The Freeman WHAT THEY ARE DOING IN ASHEVILLE N. C. Special to THE FREERMAN COLUMBIA, MO., ITEMS Special to THE FREEMAN. Henry Carter were brought to Columbia, Sunday, the 18th inst., and taken directly to Broadway. Baptist church. The band playing bearers were bringing the remains across the street into the church, where the funeral was preached by Rev. J. H. Richardson of Topeka, J. H. Richardson of Topeka, and J. H. Richardson in a revival paper was read by Miss Antoniette Stevenson a classmate of Mr. Carter's. The remains were then taken to the cemetery of K. P. lodge, headed by the band, of which the deceased was a member... Twins were born to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rev. J. E. Edwards returned Monday afternoon from Topeka, where he had gone to preach a funeral... Mrs. Lillie Logan joined the Eutopian club on a square at a crazy quilt... Principal H. L. Cox went to St. Louis, Saturday... Miss Collyer, the teacher selected by the board of education, joined the Eutopian club in resignation of Miss Erma Bruce, arrived Wednesday to assume her duties... Miss Florence Freeman, who showed she can do high school work, was presented with a scholarship class. Miss B. M. Salles entertained in honor of Miss Freeman Friday night... The Eutopian Club art club at the home of Miss Erma Bruce, reported a pleasant and profitable time. Aunt Amanda McGuire died Sunday night, the 18th inst. Her daughter, Lizzie Hurd came from Kansas City, Mo., Sunday evening. Aunt Amanda earned Monday night. Many have said they will attend these night classes... An athletic association was organized at Douglass school this week with Principal John B. McCormick, director and treasurer; Addie Caldwell, secretary; Earl Cochran, last year's captain of the football team, was elected captain of the basketball team of the school; and the football team has been suffering from acute indigestion, is able to be out again. . . Sunday, February 25, is quarterly meeting at Mrs. Sallie Grant's church. . . Mr. Norris Biesey, the school's principal, Mo. Sylvester Richard, better known to Columbia as Tudle-lamb, died in Chicago and will be brought here for burial Sunday, the 25th inst.. . . Miss Helen Biesey, the school's principal, Christmas is much better now. . . The Bachelor Club recently organized by some of Columbia's leading young men, is enrolling members very rapidly, and it is the club's intention to install a library in the school, making it a reading room, place of rest for the members. The organization has so far been conducted in an up-to-date and business-like manner, and every good wish for its success is extended. LANCASTER, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. BALTIMORE, MD Mrs. Laura Robison, of Bolivar, W. Va., celebrated her fifteenth birthday anniversary by giving a large dinner.... Mrs. Letha Smith, 225 West Camden Street, and has opened up a fine grocery store and is doing a good business.... Mr. William Miller, 2112 Druid Hill avenue, was taken very sick, but is impatient. He chose the milk car at Camden Station. Mr. Namon Hawkins has taken his place. KANSAS CITY, MO. By A. C. Oglesby. Special thanks to that the worst of the winter was over, but today has been the stormiest one that the people in Kansas City have been called upon to endure. It has been one of those days that you have to sleep in the rain, and it started this morning nice, warm and calm. Before 12 it was sleeting and trying to snow, and by 5 it was doing thunderstorms and lintitting. The Centennial Theater had a capacity house to witness the performance of Jack Johnson's engagement, and by 10 it was thunderstorms, white or black, boast of the Manager says the seat sale has no equal, and that is what counts. He (Johnson) is stopping at the Hoboken Edison Museum at the Center...Mr. John Robinson, of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. May Bourn, of this city, will be united in marrying Mr. Robinson, in a pride torise to the friends of both parties concerned to learn that the cat is out of the wallet, as they were trying so very hard to get it back...Mr. G. O. Smooth, the head water --- Notice OUR Catchy Creations IN Spring Footwear HUTCHINSON'S Walk=Over Boot Shop 28 North Pennsylvania St. Don't Fail to See my Special $50, $25 and $11 Watches If you need a timekeeper, these will make you happy for a lifetime. CARL L. ROST, 25 North Illinois Street The Largest Exclusive Jewelry Store in the City. One dollar saved is two dollars better than one dollar spent. 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Address Batchman, 305 Elm Street, Danville, Illinois. In the Pompeian room of the Baltimore hotel has opened up an up-to-date place for waiters to call out for rest, and it is strictly modern. Mr. Smith is very popular here among the waiters as well as the guests, and we hold him success. He is formerly of Boston, Mass. It is located at 1701-3 East Twelfth street; no gambling allowed. . . Miss Edna Herndon, of this city, sat Saturday night from Missouri City, where she came to spend Sunday with her parents. Mis Herndon graduated from Howard University in the class of 1911 who was successful in getting a school at once. FOR SALE AT ONCE. One-half or all interest in the Mt. Clemens Hotel and Eureka Mineral Bath House. For a one-half interest in the only hotel and bath house combined owned and operated by a colored man at the United States or summer resorts in the United States or for a hustling young man with money. For particulars write Geo. I. 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Williams Cigar Company Goto Blackers For Fine Candies His Chile Can't be Surpassed 347 Indiana Avenue WANTED A A 0.0.0 Organizers for the Afro American Order of Orioles in every city in the U. S. For information address G. W. BLAND. H S P. 119 Collega Ave., South Bend, Ind. Organizers for the Afro American Order of Orioles in every city in the U. S. For information address G. W. BLAND. H S P. 110 Colfex Ave., South Bend, Ind. WANTED—Active men in each locality to join this holiday. Use student death benefits. And introduce our membership. All or spare time. $90 to $300 a month. Write for plans. Box NC-203, Covington, Ky.