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An Ad. in The Freeman is not an experiment, but an investment. Get the habit THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXV. NUMBER 39. THE NATION'S CAPITAL CLARK INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL OPENS FOR THE SEASON. DR. ROSS ENDORSES THE PRESIDENT Chairman Hilles Pleased with the Conduct of the Campaign—Fine Opportunity for Young Women in the Trades—Washington's Public Schools. (By R. W. Thompson.) By giving thorough training at a figure the reach of the humblest, Mrs. Clarke, here, and its fruitful results are being felt in every section of the land, where the graduates have carried the spirit of harmony and right living, gained here under. In the Public Schools The enrollment of colored pupils in the public schools this year shows a net decrease in all departments of 368, as compared with the previous year, and the decrease is partially explained by the new tuition charge, keeping out quite a number of Maryland colored children. Inside the District line. The Negro educational institution in the total of over 44,000 for all the schools. Arthur C. Newman, formerly instructor in schools at Armstrong manual training schools in principal at the Gardozo vocational school in Julia E. Shaw, formerly director of docu-ience at Armstrong. Mr. E. C. Williams, a professorship at Howard University, principal of M street high school, where he many intricate problems that this school invariably problems that this school Within a few days the Justices of the Supreme Court of the District will meet and two members for the Board of Education to fill vacancies caused by the declaration of M. M. M. M. Among the col-lectors are Henry T. Tyson, Judge Robert T. Terrell. As we said last week the de-crease in the new number cannot now be de-creased, but there is no doubt that he will be consistent friend of the Bruce administration. Dr. Ross Endorses President Taft Although there was nothing of a political nature in the mass meeting held last week in the Metropolitan A. M. E. church last month, the guspers of the National Enquirer Commemorative Society, the election committee of Rev. I. N. Ross, pastor of the church, normal endorsement of President Taft for Republican and capable and patriotic chief executive of the nation. The enthusiastic sodalium with which Dr. Ross' declaration was received by the immense audience of protesters, no doubt in the mind of the citizens, that is the rank and file of the race is in thorough sympathy with his out-spoken commendation of the President, and that he sees with him that he should be continued into House for another four years. When Dr. Ross concluded his ringing speech with the famous epigram of Frederick Douglas: "The Republican party is the ship all else the sea," the assembly applauded. "The eminent divine was compelled to again and again bow his acknowledgments. That the President is growing day by day with the substantial element of the people is evidence by addresses of the people to the enemy in Union where the Negro vote is an appreciable quantity. It is stated that the country is in a prosperous condition; there is work for eerybody who wants to work for a secure, mature, comfortable home for the worker, and businessations were never in a more satisfactory shape for all classes. The thinking Negro is inclined to "let wet lenough alone," for, as they put it, "any change and business and work to the detriment of the man who must live by his daily toll." Mr. Adams Confers with Chairman Hilles. Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, assistant register of the Treasury, author of the comprehensive campaign book for Negro voters, was in New York City a few days ago conferring with the public campaign Hillies among the colored people. The chairman is greatly pleased with the expert manner in which Mr. Adams and his assistants are placing the merits of the Taft Amendment to the public campaign among the colored people. It is a significant fact that the leading Negro journals of the country are practically a unit for the reelection of Mr. Taft. Mr. Adams' textbook is having a wide circulation, 100,000 copies having been printed for distribution. A conference of considerable importance is said to be scheduled for this week, in which a number of colored state leaders will meet with Mr. Hillies in New York. The vital issues that appeal particularly to the Negro voters. Mr. Hillies is always accessible to our men who have anything to say, and at the Times building the humblest party worker is seen in the seats of those who are the seats of the mighty. Mr. Hillies "plays no favorites." The News in a Nut Shell --- Mr. Horace Morris is in Louisville, KY, gaining "experience" in a first-class pharma, with days to resume his studies in the medical department of Howard University. Dr. J. H. Downing, formerly of Pittsburgh, KY, was married in marriage at Philadelphia, Pa., with Miss Susan Hamilton, a Washington beauty. They are on a honeymoon tour, embracing Niagara Falls, New York City and Atlantic . . . Mrs. C. J. Walker, of Indianapolis, Ind., a wealthy manufacturer of hair preparations, is here attending the emancipation exercises directed by the National Emancipation Association, to recipient of much social attention and has met many of the commercial factors of the capital. Mrs. Walker is a woman of striking personality and those who have met her do not wonder that she has succeeded in all of her undertakings. Those who follow the fortunes of politics, declare that there is a pronounced desire to advance in the political arena for the reelection of the President are brighter than at any time since the Chicago convention. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the premier elocutionist, is managing the Covent Garden, the leading al fresco theater at Kingston, Jamaica, and is putting on a series of brilliant concerts and dramatic entertainments that have been performed on the island. Miss Davis has established herself as a favorite among the Jamaicans, and before taking up the direction of the drama department, Miss Davis has established her reading and through her painstaking productions, supported by the Montego Bay Dramatic Company, which was drilled by her. Miss Davis was accompanied to Kingston by Mrs. Nonie Bailey Hardie, the well-known contralto, who is also making good. The S. Coleidge-Taylor Choral Society of this city is to show its respect and admiration for the recipient off of the great Negro composer, after who mit is named, by holding a public ANTI NEGRO POLICY J.R. BRAND NARRY M. MESSON Politician — "I hope I can't hand out this kind to the colored boys this time." memorial meeting in the near future. The arrangements are in the hands of Prox. John T. Layton, director of the society, S. John T. Layton, director of the society, G. Gray, M. A. F. Hylver, Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, Mr. E. N. Broadnax and others. Miss Mary Ola Chaney, of the June class of Normal School No. 2, has accepted a school at St. George's, Delaware. Dr. C. W. Childs and son, Creed W. Jr. have been meeting through the East and report a delightful time. Mr. Fordland D. Lee, one of Washington's most active medical affairs, for many years a clerk in the pension office, was married September 19 to Mrs. Elizabeth Mason Snelson, also of this city. The wife of Mr. Fordland D. Lee, the Ashbury M. E. church. The event was a total surprise to the many friends of the happy pair, but all are joining in their congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Lee will "live home" at the beautiful residence, 923 street northwest, October 25, 8 to 10 p. m. The ten internes at Freedman's hospital are: W. H. Bruce, S. R. Davis, W. B. G. B. M. Robinson, E. French Tyson, G. H. Barbosa, H. R. Burwell, Arthur Learn Curtis, W. H. Green and F. F. Thompson. They are a fine set of young men and Dr. Warfield is justly proud of them. --- Announcement is made of the engagement of Mr. Louis G. Gregory, of the National Civil and Political League, of which he is a prominent member, pledged to wonderful proportions within the past two months. Representative colored men in thirty-seven states have allied themselves with the league, and pledged to tremendous influence in the presidential fight that is now waxing warm. Dr. Corrothers is a natural leader of men and immense following all over the country. --- Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson, of 908 S street, is at home again, after a month's stay with Miss Mary Frances Ennis at Dawson Church, with Dr. Julie F. Herman, who delivered one of the very best of the addresses heard at the Chicago meeting of the National Negro Business League, has been visiting Nigeria, at New York. The Dr. Ennis is at heart of the meeting. "Hair-Vim Chemical Company," which is doing a "land office" business. The plant is to be enlarged and it is destined to be the foremost establishment of its kind in the country. A local branch of the National Negro Press office is located in the wind. Mr. James C. Waters, Jr., a writer of force and brilliance, has been named by President Thompson as the District member of the executive committee of the association, and is a member of the month, at which the matter will be discussed. Miss Elizabeth Clark of Chicago, who was scheduled for a transfer from the registry division of the Chicago postoffice to the treasury department at Washington, has decided not to make the change. She will remain at Chicago with her parents and friends. Mrs. James E. Buckner, of the Cameron, is in Louisville, Ky., for the month. Lawyer Thomas J. Calloway is in Chicago in the interest of the endowment fund of Fisk University. He was tendered an enjoyable reception recently by the Appomattox Club of that city. Mrs. J. Arthur Jackson, bride of the assistant librarian of the state of West Virginia, was appointed by parents at 1820 Elevens街, northwest. She was accompanied home by her sister, Miss Elfrida Kennedy, who had been spending a portion of the summer with her at Charleston, W. Va. Garfield A. Harris, who made a fine record with the late aristocrat board, has been delighted by being in the bureau of engraving and printing by Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh. Mr. Richard Green, of the treasury department, recently celebrated his fifty-ninth birthday. Mr. Green has been connected with the treasury department for years and has sent eightteen secretaries and has enjoyed by few men in the employ of the federal government. He is highly regarded by both races throughout the treasury. Mr. Cedric E. Francis, son of Dr. John R. Francis, of this city, is in charge of the boys department of the Y. M. C. A. at Chicago. DULUTH, MINN. Miss Emma Smith and Walter J. Posey of this city were married Tuesday morning, September 24, at 7:30 o'clock, at the Lydon. Miss Elizabeth Johnson was matron of honor, and Andrew Mason attended Mr. Posey. A wedding breakfast for the royal party and a few friends was held at H. J. Shelton, 609 East Sixth street, following the ceremony. A basket of white roses, white sweet peas and lilies of the sea, a bouquet of flowers and the newly wedded couple will be at home after October 5 at 720 Fifth avenue East. . . A benefit entertainment was given by Mrs. George mer, of 24 Firs a piano on Monday evening. September 23. An interesting program of piano and vocal selections and readings was rendered to a large audience. Miss Elizabeth will fulfill her nished music for the evening. . . Miss Elizabeth Johnson left Thursday afternoon for Washington, D. C., where she met her husband, Mr. Adam Adams, who is nicely improving. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. RETURNING TO THE FOLD PEOPLE BEGINNING TO SEE THE FALLACY OF ROOSEVELTISM TAFT'S ELECTION PRACTICALLY ASSURED The Bull Moose Movement is Simply an Annex to the Democratic Party, and Roosevelt's Only Hope is the Defeat of President Taft for Revenge. (By Phil H. Brown, Assistant Director of Publicity, National Republican Committee.) CHICAGO, Ill., Oct. 3.—This has been home-coming week at the headquarters of the Republican national committee. Every report from every source shows that the Republican party is growing in phenomenal numbers—returning from their mid-summer divertissement, wherein they attended Colonel Roosevelt's photospasm of socialism and ambitious greed, not to mention Professor Wilson's inexactness in theoretical research, and are now settling themselves down to the serious business of electing a Republican President. Is it the sensation that is quantified with a party that always led prosperity by the hand. When the Republican party goes out, prosperity goes tagging out with it. When the Republican party comes back, behold prosperity with her party there by its side. They are comrades. There is no class of people to whom national prosperity means more than it does to the colored people and we are able to hire women and service men who thrive more upon the luxurious waste of life than upon the business routine of actual necessities. In many cases they are farmers but not so generally in the rural areas of the nation has upon the Negro an influence akin to a modus vivendi. If the money market is strained, there is no building up of capital for the job-carrying. Those who are service men, such as waiters, which avocation has developed into quite an art; barbers, cooks, porters, butlers, coachmen, footmen and chauffeurs, are all dependent upon the money market, which largely upon tips for his wages, feels keenly the falling off of travel and the lack of liberality when his patrons have not the money to spend. The Democratic party is constitutionally the party of pence. It has the characteristic and unhappy faculty of being poor itself and of rendering everybody else poor around it. It has the characteristic and unhappy brawny effort. Bryan throws off the belt and stopped the entire proceedings of the late Democratic convention at Baltimore in an effort to throw Ryan and Belmont out of the concession simply because they had made more money. Wilson, with his scholastic temperament and stulted understanding, is just as capable of administering the affairs of the country as he is capable with his tongs and anvil to repair the mechanism of a miniature Swiss watch. Ninety-Negro is as much, if not more than any other citizen dependent upon the prosperity of the country, not only for his luxuries, but for his necessities, and for his needs, he should the wheel and assist in the remediation of prosperity by the election of the Republican candidate for President, and if he does not do this, we are sure to come face to face with the officer of wan and the palm of retrogression. DALLAS NEWS ITEMS. Higher Ups Brings House-to-House Gossip—The Masses Need Better Treatment from All Sources of Our Professional Folks. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. The Misses Hinton, of Springfield, IL, visited Mrs. John King recently...Mr. Claudia Richardson left recently with Lauren. Mrs. Richardson's grand reception was held recently at the residence of Mrs. Josephine Geeter...Mr. Marion Coen left recently for Can-terra, who was received here from Miss Serena Herman, of Louis, Mo., that she is getting along fine. ROBBED BUT NOT DEFEATED! ARBITRARY METHODS USED BY GRAND MASTER EDWARD MORRIS TO DEFEAT B. J. DAVIS, AT ATLANTA. The True Version of the Disgraceful Scene at the Recent B. M. C. Meeting at Which the Will of the People was Totally Disregarded by a Man who Thirsts for Power. 2 The American people conversant with Odd Fellow affairs in this country, in common with the members of the order, the Grand Master of the G. U. O. O. F. in America at the Atlanta meeting. The public had a right to rely upon this result, for the reason that the delegates instructed from nine-tenths of the states to so cast their votes. The public understood that there would be no opposition, and the public, in common with the members of the order, too, are entitled to know the real truth. They ought to know whether their representatives, instructed, disregarded their instructions, the whole truth, to give the story as it was written by the conduct of those who brought about contrary results. The answer to such conditions which no human thought can provide against, is a liar and a thief. There was some disregard for instructions among delegates, but this disregard was not enough to affect the results the people had a right to expect. And to be frank and fair with them, they were not willing to teach B. M. C. I must confess I have no complaint. They did not expect any opposition to me, any more than I expected. We had an agreement existed between the Grand Master, myself and every member of the committee, and we had a right to help them. We had no right to suppose there was a Judas or traitor in our camp, and for that reason, caution was taken against the result reported. The Agreement. We were misled because of our confidence and faith in the integrity of our Grand Master, who had begged his way to be given the opportunity and vow as a gentleman and brother. In 1910 he made known to his brothers in July that he wanted to sail around the world and get up several lodges in forces countries, and desired to be the head of the order at that time, as it would insure him attention that he would not otherwise. At that time I was the choice of the brethren for Grand Master, but being a young man, I acquiesced and yielded to him. Meanwhile, he had introduced through Dawson Lodge No. 2456 the proposition to establish the Supreme Court, with the understanding that if the proposition was not accepted, he would not be a candidate for Grand Master in 1912, and would seek a place on the Supreme Court, as that was not the case, so he had no desire to be Grand Master in a single term; felt that I deserved the place and ought to have it, and would stand loyalty by me for his successor in the bench, and only accepted the place after insistence from him and the S. C. M. My friends finally agreed that I should accept the position absolutely upon his honor and integrity. At Baltimore there was tremendous opposition to his election. The order split as a result and several lodges followed. The Tennesseans insisted upon to break my promise to the Grand Master and accept the election myself, had from my own state more to my half. I voted cast for Grand Master, eGorgia alone cast 349. So it was absolutely true that I could have been elected with the Tennesseans in Georgia was delivered to Morris, Half of the delegation from Maryland, Pennsylvania, Deleware, Washington, the delegation from Mississippi, Missouri, and, if five, per cent delegates through their leaders, and personally, urged me to throw Morris overboard and accept the election, but my security, and I refused to be a party to the betrayal of a brother, or the violated in the election the fifteenth B. M. C. ended in the election B. M. C. Master, and the establishment of the Supreme Court proposition, all through the loyalty of eGorgia, based upon the good faith of the After the adjournment, before we left Baltimore, Morris again renewed his vow and promise of support at Atlanta, at which time I reminded him that if he promise, to advise him, in the case of a young man and we would try to reach an agreement, but he assured me that under no conditions would he stand for re-election, and that I might go ahead as I promised, to support me as loyally, as sincerely, and as industrially as I had supported him at Baltimore, and as far as his word of mouth is concerned, he kept his promise to me and my friends by repeatedly renewing it every year, until September, 13, 1912, the day set for the election at the sixteenth B. M. C. My friends had heard rumors of disloyalty and treachery on the part of Morris from the various parts of the countryside, and integrity, he was permitted to explain away these rumors. Every time it reached our ears that he was untrue and unfaithful, and he was advised of his treachery, he was sent to God, in whom he does not believe, and renew his vows of loyalty, honesty and faithfulness. All of this was done for the purpose of keeping us quiet and pummeling him, and summate the conspiracy that he had planned against the integrity of the order, and the will of the people expressed in his writings, himself beyond a reasonable doubt that had us so completely deceived, he directed me, against whom the shaft of his decisive plot was directed, to call the members of the S. C. M. and the members of the C. I. into conference at my office at 3 o'clock. Each member answered promptly to the Grand Master's call. In this meeting he explained that as time was setting he was purposeful to agree on a policy of setting the tension on the necessity by 12 o'clock Friday night, so the delegates could leave early Saturday morning for Tuskegee or elsewhere. He was also aware that he was very much regretted, because of floating rumors that his associates had doubted his loyalty to Brother Davis, had doubted his sincerity, and that he took that method and occasion of reassuring us of his loyalty to Brother Davis, and the gentleman's pledge existed between himself, Brother Davis and the members of the S. C. M., and he was incapable of violating his agreement either by letter or by speech, and upon him to second Brother Davis' nomination in the event he was nominated and that his would be done in short order, for under no circumstance could he be denied that Brother Davis' cause in Atlanta than Brother Davis was to his cause in Baltimore. Our suspicions had not been aroused by rumors afloat, but by continued direct onslaughts encouraged and invaded in the B. M. M. against the Georgia delegation. But his word generally satisfied us, while many of us doubted him, and said his conduct was inconsistent with his word, we beheld that he was not deceived by how any Odd Fellow, or any man, posing as a gentleman, could deliberately, wilfully, designings and premeditatively practise and consummate deception upon him. He was deceived in the man, misled and betrayed. Because of arbitrary rulings and disregard of law on the part of the Grand Master, and many reasons to doubt his loyalty, but we were not stand, and did not provide against what This is the story of how it all happened. Then there was no chance for us to provide against this catastrophe. We riled him and he was the head of her word. He was at the head of the order, and we had a right to think him incapable of lying or practicing a deceptive act. He was padded in untrue and without foundation, for the reason we did not feel the necessity, as I expected no opposition, was agreed upon as tse administration's canon to nominate the master himself was to nominate me, and then we cheat no earthly reason why we should cheat I have not been defeated. I have been reborn now, was and in His own time. I will serve the president's order's disappointment will only be temporary, and they will rise up in their mists and rebuke the army who arrogantly self-asserted by their votes. (Signed) B. J. DAYIS MERIDIAN, MISS Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. N. Mason and daughter, Cleo, wife of Washington, C. Bloomington C, Bloomington Ht. St. and other cities in the east, have returned to their trip. Miss In. Criefer, returned back. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. TEXARKANA, TEX. Mrs. L. A. Payne of 709 Oak street entertained Mrs. Katie Brown of San Antonio Monday at 6 o'clock dinner..... Mrs. L. A. 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He comes to Louisville ripe with experience as a teacher, having been principal of the Gate Chase School, and successfully worked for a number of years with credit to himself and the public schools of Atlanta. In Atlanta he was prominent in business with C.A. C. and civic enterprises. He was superintendent for nineteen years of the First Congregational Church and a member of the executive committee of the International Sunday School Association. He is married and has a girl of fourteen years. He is the grandniece of the late Bishop Gaines. Prof. Matthews is being royally welcomed by the citizens of Louisville, and an evidence of this fact a reception was held at the Allen Library on September 24, at the Library, Tenth and Chestnut streets, by several of the representative citizens of the Falls City, and the following program was rendered: Prayer, Rev. E. G. Harris; "Reminiscences of Louisville's Colored Schools," Prof. A. E. Meyzeek; "The High School in Relation to Life," Rev. J. C. Anderson; "Our New Principal," Prof. o. E. Simpson; "Our High School, past, Present and future," Dr. W. T. McCormack; "Educational Ideals," Prof. W. B. Matthews. Following the program, a general reception was held and a luncheon was served. Prof. Matthews was introduced to all present by Mr. T. F. Blue, secretary of the committee and librarian of this city. Every indication points to Prof. Matthews getting the co-operation of every mother, father and pupil of Louisville, daughter and mother of the head of executive ability, has the training and polish that is necessary to be at the head of such an institution. It has been observed that this is gentlemanly and has the kind of hundreds of friends for him already. Prof. Matthews states that he is anious to make Central High School one that the school will be maintained upon a high standard and that it shall be his endeavor to make the curriculum the best in the country. He has the co-operation of the faculty, and already it has been observed that the discipline at Central is much better and there is a greater degree of adherence ever before. At the faculty meetings much has been done to create a new interest at the high school which will redound to the betterment of the pupils of the school. The new principal is making himself acquainted very rapidly. He has attended many of the churches and met most of the ministers. From time to time he makes it his duty, as far as possible, to meet the ministers and attend the high school. It is the consensus of opinion that Prof. Matthews will give Louisville one of the best administrations seen here in years. At a meeting of the executive committee of the Sixteenth B. M. C. G. U. institutions in Louisville, the organizations were drafted and sent to the Atlanta Independent. Among the many fine paragraphs in the resolutions could be found the following: "Resolved, further, that the people of Louisville for the selection of an educator so eminently fitted as Prof. W. B. Matthews to head the Central High School," and further "command their brother to the brotherhood in Kennett and ask for him their cordial support." While in Louisville we dropped into the headquarters of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention. We remembered with pleasure the helplessness rendered while reporting for the mission and for the mission. Rev L. G. Jordan, D. D., the official secretary, had just returned from the National Baptist Convention held in Houston, Tex. In answering our queries we regarded the thirty-second annual session held in Houston as the best in the history of the denomination. regard the meeting at Houston best? "Because we were able to show, first, that we held in thirty-two years sixty-two missionaries and assisted in the training of fifteen natives, who have been returned to teach and preach among their people. We have sent natives from Africa, South America and Dalit now in training-in this country. They have contributed in thirty-two years central and South America, Russia and the West Indies. Second, there was more of real Baptist freedom at Houston, the published himself was less able to construct a more constructive work accomplished than during any past ten years." What about your board going to Philadelphia? "Well, the National Convention is sovereign, and the boards are simply creatures of the body. Indeed, I regard the national Philadelphia church fairly just to our churches in the East. The board elected two executive committees: Rev. C. H. Farrish, chairman; Mr. W. H. McCormick, secretary; and myself corresponding secretary. The Pennsylvania board selected Rev. A. R. Robinson, D. H. D., recording secretary, and L. G. Jordan, D. D., corresponding secretary. Just as soon as arrangements are completed the board will be transferred to the executive committee, then the executive committee in Louisville dies and the work will be operated from Philadelphia. "I will the board move to Philadelphia." "I cannot say exactly, but hope to be there during November, the latest." In the city of Louisville there are ten undertakers, and one of this number is Mr. B. McAfee, a best Chester street street a graduate of the High School, and upon taking examination for a teacher in the public schools, he passed and taught success in the school. Durkin was his early career he was editor of the Informer, New South and Ohio Falls Express. He graduated from the Central Business College and later Albert S. White. In the meantime Mr. McAfee took an examination for the internal revenue service and has held a position as a professor for past ten years. He also graduated from the Davis Business College and became engaged with Wm. Watson in the underwriting business of the Cincinnati Embalming College. He organized the Kentucky State Undertakers' Association, and he became its president. For three years he has conducted one of the most up-to-date undertakings establishments in the South. His equipment includes a commodious, motorized business office; morgue, and a modern carriage house and horse barn. He has also a landan, brougham and Chester street combination flower wagon and casket car; embalmer's and director's buggies, and black and gray horses. The oldest and most reliable undertaking establishment in the city is that of the Watson Undertaking Establishment. It has all the land and street streets. 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Among the more notable social functions tendered in their honor were: A. recounts and soiree at Dunbar hall in Chicago by Mr. Minnell, and elaborate dinners by Mr. and Mrs. Walt W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Prince A. Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Turner, and tea caterer party by Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Banton, Mr. and Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Mary E. Washington and Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Johnson, with automobile tour of Cities by the latter, and dinners by Mr. and Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Washington; dinners at Louisville by Mrs. Lavinia Watson-Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Bowman Adams and Mrs. Bessie C. Bowman; dinner on automobile our Tuesday night, followed by automobile our Friday night, followed by automobile our Mr. Clarence Baxter, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Shelton, Mr. Lewis, editor of The Freeman; theatre, theatrical troubadours), with Miss Julia A. 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Like begets ike. ‘The weather is unusually calm this week. We are growing gracefully inta winter, as the ladies say when they are passing into the years, and would do so without pangs—visible at least. ‘The Baptists in national convention endorsed Taft's administration. The Indiana conference of the A. M. E. church would have none of Roosevelt, thus virtually standing for Taft. So slowly things are righting in the in- terest of the G. O. P. ‘The Republican party was good enough for Roosevelt as long as he had his own way. He had been humored 60 long until he felt it a humilation not to get what he wanted. Failing for nomination at Chicago by the regular Republicans, he took the role of an overly-petted child, demolishing things rather than play when some one else hela the center of the boards. Attorney Fred L. McGhee, of St. Paul, Minn., who died recently at his home, was an individual of force and character. He was favorably known throughout the country by prominent Tace men. He became known for his great race love, working in season and out for the enlargement of its oppor- tunities in all ways. In his home he was greatly regarded by the white and colored people, much of his practice being among the former. Governor Wison, the Democrate pres. idential nominee, said, when address- ing a committee of colored men: “I will observe the federal law, not only in letter and spirit, but in’ Christian religion. 1 will accord even-handed justice and equal rights to all, regard- less of race or color, as President.” President Taft has spoken time and again, and more, he has fitted action to his words, The colonel tpld the Southern delegates to his convention that they needn't come around. Learning that ex-Governor Pinch- back’s fortune had been swept away and that he needed employment to provide for himself and his family in hhis declining years, President Taft di- rected that he be given a place in the Internal Revenue service at $10 per day! and after Governor Pinchback had served long enough to prove his efficiency, the place was put under eivil service so that the ex-governor has been provided a place which is not subject to political changes and is fixed for life. That's purty good, ain’t it? It is being said that Mr. Roosevelt had a method when he turned down the Negro delegates from the South. ‘The object was and still is to cut the Negroes out of politics, so that they will no longer be a menace to political Parties, as it is viewed. White men in office and under no obligation to the Negro voters will be a signal for a clean sweep of the Negroes from offices. It will also mean the continua- tion of the present policy of discourag- ing the race from daring to be. This indeed is poor business for the great Roosevelt. He is so courageous and all that, why not stand for those who plainly need his assistance? No; his idea is to play to the factions that promise the best returns. As a politi- ‘eal capitalist he knows where and when to invest. He should be a states- agin B. J. Davis, of Atlanta, Ga. says that he was clearly the choice of the delegates for Grand Master of the G. U. O. O. F. at the recent B. M. C. held in that city. He has set out at length hhis side of the unfortunate controversy which resulted from misunderstand- ings at the meeting, and which will be seen elsewhere in this issue. It will be seen that Mr. Davis greatly regrets the action of the present Grand Master, who, according to his side, was prac- tically obligated to use whatever influ ence possible to have him (Davis) suc- ceed him. However, we do not feel to champion causes in shch matters. We know nothing of the controversy fur- ther than is presented by Mr. Davis. It will be agreed that he makes a good advocate in his own behalf. If he pre sents the whole story, Mr. Morris will have to do considerable explaining tc put himself in the same favorable atti tude in which Mr. Davis is now found It is up to Mr. Morris to make good i the should see the necessity. ‘We said last week that representa- tive government is perfect government. And it is 80 as it concerns form. What laws will be of the most benefit and the manner of enforcing them and other details of government is only that—details of government, and_of course, subject to improvement. The introduction of the Australian ballot system was meant to better preserve the voter in his rights as a member of a representative government. It was considered an improvement of a detail of government. The referendum, the initiative and the recall mean funda- mental disturbment, the uprooting or distorting of fixed principles. All three of them are species of rebuke, and coming, as they do, at this time, says that there is a demand for them. This in itself is no less than an attack on our method of government. We will conduct our business through direct agents selected by us and responsible to us, or not at all. The muck and ruction of recall and the rest of it will not answer a quiet, thorough-going government such as we have. If they get in motion, then good-bye to sta- bility of government. College men, professors, those of po- litical economy, notably have a pen- chant for free trade. Is it because their notion of freedom means rebel- lion against all restraints—restraints of any kind? They would not see trade hobbled by any device that has a hobbling effect, declaring for an open market in the interest of a beau- tiful world theory. Theory and facts unfortunately do not run together in ‘this instance. We cannot see what the wise ones are going to put against the assertion of inequality of wages, when wages are the greater part of the cost of production. This is generally the first assertion, that the American workman being paid much higher wages, must be protected. And that's true. What elsesis there to say? The elaboration of scales and schedules is just so much detail in adjusting the tariff to accord with men’s theory as to how much they should be protected. ‘These men may have imaginations as to the difference in the wages of pro- ducing their goods at home and pro- ducing the same kind abroad. But this has nothing to do with the case. ‘There is difference in wages; it makes difference in cost of production. What is the matter with the professors? | LYNCHED NEGRO IN PRISON. ‘The lynching of a Negro by prison- ers in a Wyoming prison this week will be considered an improvement on the old styles. It is also an expression from a new direction, the West, where men are keen for the law in spite of its reputation for lawlessness. The crime, if one was committed, was deserving the severest punishment. The victim was accused of assaulting an aged white woman. He was put in the prison for safety against a possible mob attack. When the circumstances became noised among the prisoners, they got their heads together, marched to the Negro’s cell, placed a rope about his neck, dragged him out and threw him over the balcony to which the rope was tied. 4. ‘The woman is reported”as having been kind to the. prisoners and s0 forth. ‘This is of course interesting, since it is what actuated that bunch jof men, which, from the very nature of things, must be a hard bunch. We are not preaching a lession on morals, but on law. But the mind must fight hard indeed if it will not totally justify the conduct of the prisoners. Yet it must ibe the law above all else, or anarchy follows. The heart of the judge of the courts often times goes out to the prisoner whom he must sentence, and because he knows that his action the cement of society, and with- out which society would 0 to pieces, So in or out of prison, wheth- ‘er by one or one hundred, crime is erime, and as such isdue is due con- fonts, and a9 suet 8 TO REDUCE THE NEGROES’ OPPORTUNITY. | A prominent Republican, of Chicago, who was formerly identified with the Bull Moose party, has given it out that the third party was organized for ‘the purpose of eliminating the Negroes from politics as much as for anything else. Of couse, other would-be prin- ciples were hatched out, and which, like the one on the Negro question, were meant to answer what appears to be the coming demand of the people. ‘That is to say, the principles advocated by the Roosevelt party are founded on the expressed desires of many who at least thiuk they have grievances, wrongs to be righted, and thus mak: ing for @ popularity because so much in evidence. The agitators are mostly responsible for the condition. Their stock in trade is to agitate; they know just what to do to poison the public mind—that portion which is most sus- ceptible and which is readiest to give currency to pernicious doctrines. It is the old story of the empty and filled wagons. The empty wagon does the advertising, but it can’t deliver the goods. Mr. Roosevelt descended too much when he conceived the idea of working on the passions of the people, offering something for everybody by way of appeasement. In doing so he demon- strated an unusual ambition for power, and proved a veritablé demagogue. He seemingly has gone on the theory that you can fool some of the people all of the time. Nothing is truer, And on that rock is founded the hopes of politicians who would rough it over the people. And happily enough, it is also true that you cannot fool all of the people all of the time. On these un- fooled individuals is laid the duty of pulling the bandages from eyes that have been befuddled by the Roosevelt blandishments. ‘The earnest, thoughtful men of the country are largely against Mr, Roose- velt, because he has broke with. what they conceive to be the dignity that a presidential aspirant should maintain. He is no longer held honest and ‘sin- cere in his assertions and efforts, all of which is so apparent that these strong men are speaking out, express- ing themselves to the end that the country be saved to its purposes of ex- istence. Charles W. Eliot, president emeritus of Harvard University, is considered one of the foremost speak- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. \ers of the day. He has expressed him- self concerning Roosevelt without re- serve. Harvard University is the colonel’s school, but his professor does not spare him. Mr. Eliot said re- cently: “The candidate of the Progressve party has shown himself capable, |white in power, of taking grave public action, which, of course, seemed to him wise and right, in disregard of constitutional and legal limitations, and while out of power, of proposing rash changes in the relations of the judiciary to the other departments of the government and to the voters,” ‘Then again: “It is enough to say that ex-President Roosevelt is a personage peculiarly unfit to be placed for a third time in the presidential office, because he loves power, ardently desires to exercise the President's power again, and has pro- cured his own nomination by a direct personal effort at the cost of splitting the party to which he owed his prev- ious opportunities for a high political career. To these facts frank sayings of Mr. Roosevelt himself abundantly testify.” The effort to become President is the point. In the effort Mr. Roosevelt has grabbed the fancies, imaginations, hopes, strivings and prejudices of the masses, twisted them into one fabric as his platform of principles—a catch- al affair, and which smacks more or less of quackery—he would cure all of the ils. The Negro is not popular in the country at this time, nor has he been extremely so since his advent in 1619, {except for the purpose announced at his introduction. Abraham Lincoln and the Abolition party stood for the enlargement of his sphere of activity. They stood for the manhood of men, |regardiess of the hue of the skin, They influenced, forced public opinion until the nation saw plainly what the ugly, black blot of slavery meant, These men, Lincoln and his kind, did not go with the tide because it was wrong. Unqualified majorities are not always regardless of the line of the skin. They right. Majorities of wise, earnest, con- scientious, God-fearing men and wom- en are always right. And this portion if but an infinitessimal part of the na- tion, can “move mountains.” As said of the righteous in another day, one could chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight. Mr. Roosevelt had the opportunity of his life. He had been President— the very summit of ambition. He had nothing to lose in standing for the Ne- groes. He knows the Negro status as well as any man, This says very much. It says that he knows that the Negro is gagged and bound civilly, po- Uitieally. He could have been the new Abraham Lincoln to all intents and purposes, even if he failed momentar- ily in bringing about what he might have hoped. But he would not have failed; no good thing is in vain. That physical and spiritual courage which he seems to have in the surplusage should have been thrown in the scale with the Negroes, that they be borne upwards to a more appreciable place in the minds of those, where it is worth while. Good deeds, like kind |words, are never lost. Instead of that, he stands with the oppressors.” He throws his-might and influence to the camp of the opposition, and so far as it is possible with him, he has dammed up Negro hope. Of course, he is but a single individual, and as powerful as he is, we, the race, will be stag- gered but for the moment. The coun- try will not endure half slave and half free. Somehow, the race will escape the proud man’s contumely and the Test. of it. | The intimation that the Roosevelt party came about to undo the Negro politically seems well founded. Never before in the history of the country has an individual bid for the general suffrage based on the unpopularity of a part. The unpopularity of a thing or individual will continue, and unjust- ly continue, as long as those in high | places look with an allowance on what brings the unpopularity about. We have in mind unpopularity based. on prejudice. Mr, Roosevelt knows this, jand yet he joins the chorus of discord, declaring the Negroes’ part to be less than a man’s part in the face of the fact that he has declared for all men up. It stands to reason that some sort of compact exists, an understanding to reduce the Negroes politically, jbased on the Negroes’ unpopularity, and which actuated him when he de- ‘clared against the Southern Negroes jnot long since at Chicago. BAPTISTS FOR TAFT. National Convention Adopts Resolu- tions Endorsing Administration— Constituency of 2,500,000. | At the recent annual meeting of the National Baptist Convention resolu- tions were adopted endorsing the Taft administration and advising all citi- zens and Afro-American Baptists in particular to vote the Republican tick- et straight. Resolutions Adopted. ‘To All Citizens and Afro-American Baptists in Particular: Whereas, The Republican party came into existence in 1856, when the Afro-Americans were slaves in the Southern states, and, Whereas, God raised up the immort- al Abraham Lincoln, who wrote the | Emancipation Proclamation fifty years ‘ago, which berated 4,500,000 slaves, and, Whereas, The Republican party is ‘the same party that was led by Presi- ‘dent Lincoln, and, Whereas, This same party stands for the manhood rights of all its citizens, regardless of race or color, and, ‘Whereas, Whatever political help for good the Afro-American has re- ceived since 1865 has come to him through the Republican party, there- fore, be it Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to stand by/the party and support the present administration. - Resolved, Further, That we advise every Afro-American, East, West, North and South, to go to the polls in November and vote the Republican ticket without any alteration whatever. CENTRALIA, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. W, Brock returned home from Chicago, Where she has been visiting her sister for about three weeks....Mrs. T. Hinds and Mrs, A. Hinds have opened a grocery store in connection with their foe cream parlor.’ They say they, will feed the people right....Mr. C. Webb is on the sick list....A ‘three months old boy of Mr. and Mrs, Kates died last week. °)..Mrs. M. Porter was the recipient of a’ ‘Special’ delivery letter calling her to the bedside of her sick brother at Owons- boro, Ky....Mrs. B. Hite and daughter, Mrs. Anderson, went to St, Louis, to visit relatives and to see the sights at the fair. "..-Mr. L. Coleman, of Gates, Tenn, was here last week visiting his ‘sister, Mrs. Leak....Mr. N. Debro is foreman of a contracting crew of the, Illinois Central Rallroad Company. He is also agent for the Banner Tailoring Company, of Chi- cago, Iif....Centralia js crowded with Show's this week. On Monday the great Patterson Carnival came to stay for the week; on Tuesday the Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows came... Mr. and Mrs. L. Jackson and Mr. and. ‘Mrs. Young, of Richview, Til, took ‘in the show ‘Tuesday... .Miss Bertha Shaw, of St, Louis, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ws H. Lewis, ‘They went to Motnt Vernon Jast. Sunday to visit their mother, Mrs, Shaw. LOUISVILLE, KY. Women Out Early to Register—Ken- tucky Abroad—In Various Colleges. (By Lee L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut.) The cold wave has struck Louisville, ‘What do you think, women registered in Louisville: this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bloomer, of Fifteenth and Walnut ‘streets, are sojourning in the Windy city” Sy ‘The United Loyal Neighbors hela a mass meeting ‘Tuesday night, October 1, at Knox Presbyterian church. Ail of thé supreme officers were present. ‘There was @ Special program. | October 6 is rally day at the Chestnut Street C. M. EL chureh. Rev. Li H. Brown, who has been pastor for over nine years, will not be returned. Rev, C,H. Parrish and wife have re- turned after’ a stay of three weeks in Texas. AN a : waiter at the Hotel Henry Watterson, entertained a few friends last Monday evening at a birthday reception. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman have made a large num- ber of friends since coming to Louisville, || rr. 1 summers, the now dentist, has opened a first-class dental parlor on |West Chestnut street. ‘The doctor 1s serving also as a teacher at the State University. ee Sunday, October 6, will be gala day with the ‘colored newébovs, under the di rection of Mrs. Bessie 1.’ Allen, who is the colored probation officer and’ superin- tendent of the Newsboys’ Sunday school. ‘There will be a grand parade lead by the Catholic brass band.” ‘Two weeks ago, in one of the local ponges, there appeared “an, article signed y Tom Beadles, ‘He scored us on account of a criticism we made in reference to a |wine room controlled by a white man at ‘Thirteenth and Wainut.* A deep thinker would be led to believe that, the dancing class, in which Mr. Beadle is an officer, Was ‘also controlled by the saloon keeper. [We are supposed to know that a gentle- man would rise in defense of a place that is so degrading. As far as the Crimson Star Dancing Class is concerned, it sin thelr power to control a part of the con- ditions, “Stop issuing pass checks, and note the difference. “Gentlemen, it's up to you to solve the puzzle. Wednesday morning colorea women were Out in large numbers, all anxious to register in order that they might vote in November for school trustees. ‘There ‘was more enthusiasm over the women registering than over some of the men. Strange to say that the Republicans in this elty took very little part in the resis. tration. ‘They permitted all kinds” of fraud to pass without notice. ‘The Pro- gressive party ‘workers were very busy, indeed, gathering up their voters. ee in some of the leading colleges in. the United States. Wherever they g0, glor- Jous reports always follow them. ‘They usually make good as graduates from these schools. ‘This speaks well for Cen- tral colored school, whose graduates have entered this year, without any conditions, to make up such schools as Ohio State, Fisk, Oberlin, Wilberforce, Yale and Howard. rene We have just: learned that Prof. G. P, ‘Russell, the very. efficient supervisor of colored’ schools of Lexington, has been elected as president of the State Normal at Prankfort. We feel safe in saying that ‘the board of trustees has made a good selection, and that the professor Will give most excellent service, if he accepts, ae Kt ts rumored” tnat. ‘on, November 18 Fisk University. football team will, mect Wilberforce University, team In. this ‘city If these two teams meet tn this city. It will be a glorious day, as Louisville folks Are very enthusiastic over football the K. of P. lodge surprisea the natives by coming out adorned in their new caps. Wherever’ they went, all eves were on them. Rev. Blackwell, pastor of Jacob Street Tabernacle preached a special ser- non in the afternoon to, this fraternity. | Madame Watker, of Tndianapolis, Ind., lthe well-known hair dresser, was inthe city Jast Saturday the guest of Miss Lula Flint. She was entertained at lunch by Mrs, Beatrice Barnes. | Wedding bells will ring again in Louls- ville very soon. This time it will be a well-known professignal man. ‘The ‘Teachers’ Choral Society an- nounces a lawn fete for Friday, October 1, at. the Western school playgrounds, ffom 5 tto 10 p.m.,, This year is known as the “Victor: Year" of the society, and it plans to purchase a Vietor Victrola for use in all the schools of the city. In this way our children will have an_op- portunity to hear and learn to appre- tiate the best music, AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL. (By Hardin Tolbert, at People’s Phar. macy, Both Phones 666, Box 233.) Prof. G. P. Russell, prineipal_of the Lexington high school, was’ the. selection of the board of trustes of the. Kentucky Normal ‘and Industrial Institute as. the Standard bearer’ of this institution. He “was highly recommended by Judge Rod- xers Clay and State Auditor Henry Bos: forth, who were his best friends. Prof. Russet ‘for twenty-two years served the people of Lexington as head of the fam- ‘bus high school of the Blue Grass center, ‘which bears his name, as a token Of re: Spect. to him. He is one of the most vehement educators of this" country and [stands out eminently among the best in his vocation, andthe people throughout the state are highly pleased over having Sueh a mana thelr leader, | Prof, Rus- sell is a graduate of the Beara College, which has turned out some of the leading men and women of this country, among Whom are Emmet J. Scott: Dr. B. T. Washington; Private Secretary, John 1 Jackson, an’ outhor and educator: Miss Frances M. Barry. a teacher in the In- ajanapolis high school, and a number of others who are making good. Some of Prof. Russel's graduates of the Lexington [high school are making good in ‘some of the best colleges and universities of the United States, Prof. Russell, in, remarks at the chapel exercises, said: “The Ne- gro boys and girls have no reason now fo go to Tuskegee or Hampton, Va., to ‘school. because the Kentucky Normal and Thdustrial Institute will have evervthing they need.” He requested that each stu- Gent send for someone from his or her home and tell them that there was no use of them going away from home. to ket practically the same education they Ein get here at home. He said he was willing to go down into his own pocket and spend his money for the emergency oftany student, and that he was not thel feacher but their father, and that he feachSceply imbued with the veracity and benevolence regarding the welfare of his people. ae Mr. Joe Douglass, one of the most noted yiolinists of America and director of the Howard University orchestra, gave a re- cital at Normal Institute, which was very largely attended. Mr. Douglass arrived here from Cincinnati, where he made his first appearance entering the gateway of the South. He has filled engagements in every Negro school of any note In this country. “His visit to the Capital, the famous spot of Kentucky's sol, was, quite enjoyable and something that he will long remember. The state is always glad to open her doors to such a high trained and genius. Many of the most prominent men and women of the country will fll engagements at this institution during this scholastic year." ap Mesars. R. Wilden, P. A. Taylor, 7. ‘Thomas and J. Brighter, some of Louis- Yule's reception waiters’ passed through the city from Richmond én route home. Prof. T. J. Smith, principal of the Ver- sailles public school and grand master of the G. U. 0. F. of the state, passed through the city en route to Bloomfield. ‘Mrs. Lizzie Butler gave a party at her residence on the south side. The rooms were Deautifully decorated. ‘There were fifteen couples present. who enjoyed the occasion. Good music was rendered. The menu was served in five courses, and the evening was spent in pleasure. ‘The Lawrenceburg First Baptist Sun- day school was the guest of the city, with over fifty members of the Sunday school class in a. boat excursion. ‘The Jessons were taught on the boat coming . . ntl Watson Undertaking Establishment! Oldest Undertaking Establishment in the City. Special Attention to Shipping Services, Home Phone City 1483. 10th & Chestnut Sts. 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After arriving’ in the “ae they Visited the new state capito;. xu mal Institute, several of the churches Clinton’ Street high school. "Ther 32 visited the historieal ‘monuments “ay Se? pinata ag ert, Would like to hear from all perform. ers, I have the vaudevilie. perro Sunds, Regards to the Two Weave’ and aiso Cox and Cox, A. W. Wink’? Willams and. Rose. s | BOB AND LOUISE RoGEns, | 809 North Hartford | Tulsa, Oklahoma, eEeE_—_————— A. HARTMANN, DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Groceries, Cigars & Tobacep Old phone, Main, 5070 1130 N. West St., Indianapolis, Ind, —>>E>~_— ments like rent, lot with two four room Sebel on ubanioa setae’ Ts tre BEN FREIBERG, 438 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, Ind. 7s oe ea a : De ee Ee “Ng ee NOTICE, GOSSIP OF THE STAGE Bradford's Chicken Trust Company at Pougkicepsie, N. Y., week of September 30. McDaniel and McDaniel opened at the Douglas theater, Macon, Ga., on September 30. at the Court theater, Newark, N. J., last week, receiving three and four bows each performance. Next season the will have a big novelty act with new costumes. Martin and Motely played return date at the Alpha theater, Cleveland, Ohio. Went great. The Brinkleys are in their third week in Minnesota. Doing nicely. Four more weeks, then Wisconsin. M. Johnson, who was stage manager at the Grand theater, Augusta, Ga., has been succeeded by Billy Cross. Augustus J. Smith, versatile comedian, closed with J. M. Bushy's Minstrels at Gillis theater, Kansas City, Mo., September 21. Mrs. Cordella McClain would like to hear from Jack Wiggins and brother at once. Important business. Address, The Freeman. Charles Anderson opened at the Crescent theater, New York City, September 30, and went big, with Wilmington, Del., to follow. Arry Born's Big Colored Show, doing Ohio. At Lancaster this week, and at Richmond next week. Twenty-four people in the company. William Coleman, of Cincinnati, with the novelty game of Jack Johnson Family at Noblesville, Ind., will be in Indianapolis next week. Leon, the magician and ventriloquist, played Asbury Park, N. J.; at the Deer theater, with great success. Philadelphia and Cleveland, O., to follow. Chintz and Ella B. Moore, after playing Chicago, Cleveland, Ohio with great success, are now playing Washington, D. C., with Philadelphia, Pa., to follow. Frank Kirk, the musical trumpet, is now booked sold or nine weeks by Arthur Tenn of St. Paul, Minn. Opened week of September 30 at Rice Lake, Wis. John E. Cooper, the trumpet magician, is named his hit in his new act. Last week at the Grand in Washington, D. C.; this week at the Brooklyn theater, Charlotte, N. C. Chas. Johnson, of Johnson and Dean, was knocked unconscious at Forty-second street and Sixth avenue, New York City, an robbed of his handsome 8-karat monod stud and $90. He was unable to give any description of the parties that robbed Go to the Senate theater Tuesday, October 8, and see the great imported drama in two reels, subject, "Human Hearts?" Thursday night, October 10, "Maud Muller," a superbly beautiful beautiful dramatization of Whittier's world-famous poem. Livingston Mayes, that clever comedian, who has just closed on the Eastern Vandelle Circuit and arrived at his home at Columbia, will be addressed to him by his parents and other friends. Livingston has been asked by the citizens of the town to give a show. He thinks of doing so. The West End theater, formerly Blue Mouse, of Washington, D. C., long under the management of H. C. Smith, has passed into the hands of Charlie Green, of the Foraker theater, same city. Mr. Smith retires from the theatrical field to devote his time to his other interests, where he will conduct both houses hereafter. --- A St. Louis publication recently had the following concerning the Hippodrome: "The Chantiercleare Four were one of the halls of the blue Lilac Coaters, a place where assistance was assisted Keen and Johnson, two exceptionally clever dancing entertainers. Lilai Coaters has gotten a great act together, and one that is bound to make an equal name with that famous Warner Bros. of, of which she was a member so long." The Allen Troubadours closed their two weeks' return engagement to good business Saturday night at Columbus, Ga., nowinstanding there was a steady drizzling rain from early morning until late afternoon, when they opened their return engagement, a Monday night at Mr. Slim Butler, a clever singing, dancing and talking comedian, makes his first appearance in this city Monday night; as does Miss Ethel Branner, who comes from the theater, the Macon, and is well recommended. CIRCLE THEATER, PHILADELPHIA. The bill for this week is very strong, Honors are about equal. The opening was an overture by the Circle orchestra, which rendered the "Poet and Peasant," Dixie, to rounds of applause. Prof. Ricketts, conductor, is proud of his band of musicians and keeps his leader, Mr. Eugene Millner, busy with pen and the trumpet. Miss Blaine Deas followed, and rendered three songs, taking two encounters and three bows. Next came Madame Fairfax with Tom Cross and Harry Stafford. This trio fairly set the audience wild and was allowed to leave the stage only after Wiggins and Wiggans, fresh from North Carolina, were given a grand reception on their entrance. They sang and acted a plenty and made a tremendous hit. The group feasted three dancers who were contesting for championship honors. The especially entertised Mr. Howard, of Howard and Massie Mason, and the audience that it would hurt his wauvillee bookings. The gentlemen defeated were Charles Kelly, of J. Lubrie Hill's show, and Myers, of Malloy and Myers. People burned away every night during the week. EASTERN THEATRICAL NOTES. (By Billy E. Jones.) Hari and Johnson are at Proctor's theater, Newark, N. J., and the act seems to meet with the approval of the Proctor audiences. Cooper and Robinson this week at the Orpheum theater, Brooklyn. Miss Rose Orr is busy rehearsing her act in New York City. Harrison and Stewart and the Dixie Boys at Fox's Washington street theater, Newark, N. J., this week. Billy E. Jones introduced two song hits entitled "I've Got the Finest Man" and "The Ghost of the Violin," at Newark, N. J. last week at one of the weekly cabaret shows and scored a decided hit. Master Felix Miller, of the Miller song, is scoring a success with the song, "Beans, Beans, Beans." Kenp Terrell, tenor and mandolinist, is meeting with success with "Goodbye, Rose," with which he scored a hit at South Beach, N. Y., recently. The Miller Family, musical artists, scored one of the biggest hits this season. at the Court theater, Newark, N. J., last week, receiving three and four bows at each performance. Next season they will have a big novelty act with new costumes. The Arans associated agency has the routing of Alexander's Ragtime Troubadour in numerous inland bands. They opened last Monday week at Oyster Bay, L. I., and scored a big hit. Blanche Howell, who is in her second season with the Black Patti Company and who is somewhat different from the rest of chorus girls, as in her line of work at the present time, is creating quite an impression in the musical numbers when she shows the season. She would make a excellent show in vaudeville houses were she to branch out in that line of work and secure a name for herself. The Mississippi Trio, of New York City—Delaney, Smith and Delaney—have reorganized. Last week they presented their new act, "The Scotch Coon" and scored a distinct hit at the Pioneer theater with vaudeville acts. They play the Western Vaudeville Association time soon as bookings can be arranged. New Crown Garden TIM E. OWSLEY, Mgr. The show this week is on a par with the shows of the past few weeks with the exception of the laughs. Many faces of those who have made good in the past are with us in new acts. Gardner and Graham. Return to us as clever as ever, sprinkling new songs and sayings throughout their act. Miss Graham, the petit soubret, whom the Indianapolis audiences always like, put over another new and novel song. Mr. Gardner, as everyone knows, is always good, not matter what he does. Gardner and Graham were a Mme. Holden. After a retirement from the stage for more than two years, has returned, singing just as good, if not better than ever. She has sung much more songs than the program called for. From the enthusiastic showed of applause that Mme. Holden received, one could see that she still remains a favorite. Mme. Holden has sung in many of the theatrical promoter and a comedian, his Mary C. last position being a manager of the colored company en route with Miller's the 101 Wild West Show. But owing to ill health for the last two years he has been unable to perform on the stage. He is now advertising agent for this theater. We hope to see Mr. Holden regain his health so he and the madam can return to the stage in an act together, as at one time one knows they were a very clever pair. Baby F. Seals and Baby Fisher. Author, producer, manager, song writer and comedian, return to us with his soulful songs and sauces, soubrites in the country. Mr. Seals offers all new material in songs, jokes and sayings. He is a master of the language. The title it is "Sing Them Blues." This song is not the "Blues" one hears so much of, but is of a clever nature. Mr. Seals has published it, and it is being sold as a book. He has sung one of Mr. Seals' original songs entitled "If I Do, Don't Let It Get Out." This is also a book that like Mr. Seals, Fisher please have all the time in a clean and clever way. Frank Holden The humorist and writer of the "Stage Struck Girl", whose articles appear in the stae columns of the Freeman, did very well; but owing to business of importance he never before he could finish his week's engagement. Tim, the "Wizard" and manager, has aunning smile, which means something, and I am keeping my eyes on him. THE FAMILY THEATER 551 Eighth Ave., New York City Manager McNabb is booking independent now. The Kollings Trio opened on the stage, and they performed them, but the act failed to make good and was closed. The Hollidays, Buddie and Estelle, were the stars of the coming fast. The Mill Sisters came next and were a riot. The Bradfords got by, as the audience was in a forgiving mood. The Cubanabia Trio LEFT THE SHOW WITHOUT GIV ING NOTICE. Chas. English and J. C. Singleton left our show without notice last week. I also wish to notify all managers that Winton Williams, from Chicago, can not be depended upon, will not pay me. I can will let me know where I can find Winton Williams, or to any officer that will hold him until I can prosecute him, I will pay $25.00. CHAS. GEYER. Manager Dandy Dixie Minstrel, care of the Freeman. SPARTANBURG. S. C. All next week the bill at the Globe theater will run as follows: Owens and Dangerfield, the limber-foot comedian and soubrette; Miss Ora Jackson, soubrette, the Monkey Flag; Miss Sarah Smith, singing "Love Dear," and that droll comedian, Tom Simmons, featuring that funny act, "Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fire." For sale by Clarborne White, 118 Cora street. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell A High-Class Dancing Palace and Ball Room to Open Tuesday Evening, October 15. The new colossal Lincoln Garden, situated on Twenty-ninth street, between State and Wabash avenue, is to open its doors on Tuesday evening, October 15, as a first-class dancing palace, such as has has garden, which has been especially erected at an enormous expenditure, is a $7,000 investment, under the supervision and generalship of Eugene F. Manns, who is the chief executive of the agency of Lincoln Garden will be strictly legitimate as a basis of what will be required of its patrons in respectability. The garden will supply many hundred electrical effects of superior illumination. There will be a rest room for ladies and a maid and telephone at their service. And in catering to the female sex in general it can be safe and the everybody who attends will be required to respect themselves. The house staff will offer employment to over twenty-five people, and business co-operation with the young men and women in spending an evening of unaltered pleasure, and from what the writer can learn there will be accommodation for 2,500 people, and from what the writer can learn there will be an augmented orchestra of the finest musicians in Chicago. The Lincoln Garden management is to give a free Thanksgiving dinner to ten thousand of our children, something never before undertaken in the annals of Chicago's history. Alexander's Rag-Time Band at the Grand—Antucci pleases the Eagles There was a decided revelation of improvement in Alexander's Ragtime Band which made its first appearance this season at the Grand on last Monday evening. The instrumental numbers were not only cell played but the singing and dancing were good, with choreography Ver Valin's instrumental solo was artistically rendered, including a duet with his wife, Daisy Ver Valin, whose work as conductor of the band was just perfect. She is also a very talented pianist, Clemie was also comic and clever. Santucci, another one of those good looking Italian musicians, with flowing hair and a serious brow, played grand opera and ragtime in medleys that enlisted the musicians who imitated a chicken with its head cut off was a good tumbler, and Miss Veronica's contrato voice attracted. The Melrose Comedy Four, including an Uncle Sam, a dude, a straight man and a chick, played a good yodle song. The Goldwin-Patton Players in a tabloid version of "East Lynn," with a good eccentric character actress, all lent good dramatic work to scenes that were too long and tedious for a vaudeville audience. The scene was a good yodle song, and the Goldwin-Nelson troupe of extra fine scenic effect hoop controllers. Bert Lennon, a character comedian, whose jokes were original and great; Flynn and McLaughlin, favorites of the musicals, and the Goldwin-Kough, a good actress in farce comedy, "The Typewriter Girl," all fared well. Shelton Brooks Turns People Away at the Mansion of Simms Very Much in Exclusion Bill at the Phoenix The Phoenix photo plays presented the "Black Beauty," "Messenger from Kearney and his Vacation," and the ornate show is big and informative to interest in seeing the pictures. Bill at the Merit. The big two-reel picture story, "Their Lives for Gold," was startling in its simplicity and the power of its lution and incidental music of the orchestra. This house, which is located in the heart of the city, and State streets, is a home of comfort, and the colored people are treated fine. Chicago News and Stage Notes The Elite cafe orchestra and singers are drawing excellent patronage. The program consists of Alice Cristie, Caroline Hunt, Emily Hunt, Oliver Perry, violinist; Glover Compton, pianist; and Charles Gilliam, drums, complete the orchestra. Jay Pawers, the canned fruit dealer of 3434 State street, has been advertising for a partner, since the development of his business. Edward I. Alexander, Jr., the well-known lawyer, has returned from his home, a jcksonville, Fla., where he has been on a visit. Pfeiffer's restaurant and lunch room, 23 East Thirty-fifth street, has been recently remodeled and newly equipped for quick and modern service. East there. The recent announcement that Miss Sinclairte White had entered vaudeville and been leading directly on top of the news that she would be abroad to complete her course of study on the violin. She had been enticed by a colored stage producer, who has a job in music publishing house, to accept a position with a well-known company that she was only to play a violin instrument in a white mauve violact, which served as an introduction to vocal and instrumental music published by the house. Her appearance at the course was merely subordinate. They were at the Indiana Avenue theater last week. Mrs. Rosa Morgan, whose grand opening was announced last week at her millinery hat shop, 3709 State street, continues to do nicely. Rev. H. A. Smith is opening a mission branch of St. Mark's church at Thirty-fifth street and Rhodes avenue. Everybody is cordially invited. "Slivery Moon" and "That's Why I Love You So," by Jacob B. Nelson, are being sung by Harris' famous jubilee singers now on a tour through Manitoba. Theodore Stable's market with a fresh supply of goods, is doing nicely at Thirty-fifth street and Wabash avenue. He is giving Fish & Weber stamps. Erickson's restaurants, situated at 3452 State street and 11 East Third-first street, are serving good butter, greatly to the satisfaction of gentlemen who come from the East and South, where olio is prohibited by law east of Chicago. The Casino buffet is now successfully run by C. G. Worthington at 4704 State street. Souvenirs are given away every Friday evening. Arthur Allen and LeRoy Morton took a first half of this week, after seven weeks of consecutive work. They open next week at the Americus with four weeks to follow. While pacing restlessly up and down the stroll in my busy vocation as an advertising and press agent, I was approached by a white vaudeville act man who knew me personally. The performers who knew me personally. The man to me a first-class vaudeville house to see a matinee try-out of a new big time colored act. I charged one dollar for the act, and when the curtain rose I was surprised that actors had no clothes; that none of them could neither sing nor dance; the girls were homely, and nobody knew how to sing. I was a little older, and the act sorely needed gaearais; the more, I could see by the program, which I was afraid to publish, that all the actors, except two, were amateurs. These men were doing a song them harm, but I am only doing them a big time managers wouldn't play them, anyway, and farmers out in the woods would be taking desperate chances. This men putting out acts without actors of restitution and with a complete new wardrobe. LOVE'S LAW. Love knows no law. Love's proof has taught that love is king Love makes a slave of everything; In every clime and shore Love ope's the the barricade door. Love knows no law. Love brings the erring false to shame, To succumb humbly when to blame, As ope's to the score Love has no limit score. Love knows no law. There is no magic that can change That the true nature to estrange; For true love one's own treasure— And love's low rests. At once, for Male Quartette, good pianist, that sings second tenor or baritone, that takes some kind of a string instrument, that works work good wages. Wire me at once. ROUTE. THE SMART SET CO. S. Tutt Whitney -Galveston BETS GEORGIA TROUBA- DOURS—Ragan, Neb. Oct. 7. Hildreth Upland, C. Campbell 10; Ong, 12 Gregg, N. Campbell 10; Ong, 12 Gromell, 8; Upland, 8; Campbell 10; Iog, 8; Upland, 8; Campbell 10; Iog, PROF. P. G. LOWERYS CO —With Hagenbeck-Walace Shows—Quincy, Ill. Oct. 7; Hannibal, 8; Keoku, Ia. 9; Ft. Madison, 10; Centerville, 11; Trenton, Mo. 12. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY C -Greenville, Tex. Oct. 7; Dailys, 8-9; Sirmans, North, 1-12. PROF. MAS HARRIS CO. With Gellar Bros.' Shows—Fredricker, Okla. Oct. 7. PROF. WOLFCALE'S CO. With Barnum & Bailey Shows—Antonko, Oct. 7; Austin, 8; Taylor, Temple, 10; Brownville, 11; San Angelo, 12. WHITE SLAVE CO.-Chicago, Ill. Oct. 6 to 12. PROF. ROY POEPS CO. With Ringling Bros.' Shows-Atlanta, Ga. Oct. 7; Macon, 8; Columbus, 9; 'Abbany, 8; Cordale, 11; Valdosta, 12. LETTER LIST. Bour, Burley Butler, Gus E. Carter, Paul Cheatham, Paul Brown, W. H. Churchill, Pearl E. Daniels and Daniels Daye, Eddie Davis, J. L Edwards, J. L Edwards, Sloan Ebbs, T. E Edwards, B. T Farrell, Ed Freeman, K. Y. Green, R. L. D. Hughes, Atrus Hiley, Hiley Howard, W. T. Harris, J. A. House, Bert Irving, Warren Jackson Ross H. Johnson, Willie Jackson, Willie Kenner & Williams Long, Harry Lee and Lee Borton, B. Porterson, A. D. Porter and Porter Pitt and Westcott Robinson and White Frank Pink Satcy C. Strauder, Ed. Stone, E. Stevens, J. E. Stevens Tommie Simms, Sank Sutton H. J Smith, James Stowell, Ed. Stovall and Stovall Taylor and Taylor Tobias, John Wise, Hen Walburg, W. Wallburg, Jack Wallburg, Rae The Two Weavers Burton, Miss Igetta Boyd, Mrs. Cora Burton, Miss Igetta Brown, Rosie Crosby, Miss Ruth Copeland, Mrs. English, Miss Mattie Garrett, Miss Early NOTICE PERFORMERS! While in Atlanta, Ga..Stop at the Bearden House While in Atlanta, Ga., Stop at the bearned house 16 Collins Street Catering to the Theatrical profession Strictly first class Electric light to Steam Heat, Hot and Cold Baths. Po- litical lighting. Theatrical lighting. Tran- tronized by col red people. Your patronage solicited. ARTHU HEARDEN. Prop. PEWEES! Egregious, Wonderful, Effective, Enigmatic Show Folks. For the Original Pat Chappelle Rabbit Foot Co. Now Owned and Managed by This Company will Open for Rehearsal at Columbia, S. C., Oct. 15. WANT A No.1 Band Leader, who can furnish at least a sixteen or twenty piece band; I have the Uniforms. Want Stage Manager and Producer. Want eight good looking Chorus Girls and one Lady Bugler. Want to hear from all kinds of Novelty Acts; nothing too good for this company. Will assure you of good treatment and your money every week. Will travel in two of our own private Pullman cars, making one night stands, with the best framed outfit on the road. I Furnish All Costumes and Uniforms! free of charge, and pay all after joining. State all in first letter, and salary. Address all mail to F. S. WOLCOTT Rabbit Foot Company Columbia, S. C. P. O. Box 132 The Alameta Theatre The House you will eventually play. Situated in the great industrial center known as the Siringham district. Located centrally at almost equal distances between Atlanta and Memphis. Nashville and Montgomery. Chattanooga and Mobile. Can use acts of all kinds; nothing too big. - Four to six weeks if you go it the goods. Address Wants to hear from all good stock companies, minstrels and not use our tours. Finest theatre South Seating capacity 1,000 Performers Wanted! No school for beginners; no saloon for winky heals; no arena for prizefighters, but a hame Dallas, Ft. Worth, Galveston, Waco, San Antonio, Baumt at Shrimpert vr and Huston. Write or wire today. Win Benbow, Booking Agent and Asst. Mgr.; Andrew Pellibone, Director of Amusement Harris,Owner and General Manager, Grand Central Theatre, Central Dallas, Texas LIBER Money Kirkpatrick Interlocutor and Baritone the Richards and Pringle's Man ADDRESS ALL MAIL TO State St., Chicago GANTER For Southern Tour of ARISTOCRACY MIN to good, cunning comedians or principal ends. Do not do. Must be good singer and dancer. Four matrices in this line, but you must have the vo- ing and dances, to fill in first part and after p booze writers and managers save yourself that find you out, and you're gone again. I must paid once a week in real money, rain or shin me what to do to get the money. On always in business and be satisfied to get their salary to the year around, never close. Regards to Eph Wil- IN B. CUL AT LIBERTY Sidney Kirkpatrick WANTED! Good piano player, two good, cunning comedians 'or principal ends. If you just "imagine" you are cunning you won't do. Must be good singer and dancers. For girls for chas work. No objection to good amateurs in this line, but you must have the voice and be able to sing. Four boys who can sing and dance, to fill in first part and after piece. People who have "vandeville on the brain," booze artists and managers save yourself the trouble of writing as it don't take me long to find you out, and you're gone again. I have managed this show for ten years and have always paid once a week in real money, rain or shine. I don't need anyone to put my show or tell me what to do to get the money. Or always we are good color. Talent who can mind their own business and be satisfied to get their salary regular for what they contract to do. We run the year around, never close. Regards to Eph Williams. Address JOHN B. CULLEN Clifton Forge, Va., Oct. 7, 1912. PETER S. AT I Sidney Inter Late of the R AD 3010 S. State S WAR For COLORED ART Good piano player, two good, cu you are cunning you won't do. I No objection to good amateurs in Four boys who can sing and d wande you on the brain, booze don't take me long to find you years and have always paid once put on my show or tell me what who can mind their own业 tract to do. We run the year are JOHN --- Ask THE FREEMAN about it. LIBERTY by Kirkpatrick locutor and Baritone hards and Pringle's Minstrels. PRESS ALL MAIL TO t., Chicago, Illinois NTED! Southern Tour of STOCRACY MINSTRELS! using comedians for principal ends. If you just "imagine" it be good singers and dancers. Four girls for choreas work this line, but you must have the voice and be able to sing, to toil in first part and after piece. People who have drills and managers sure you reaffirm the trouble of writing, and you re goose again. I have managed this show for ten week in real money, rain or shine, did not need anyone to do to get the money. Can always use good color-dalent and be satisfied to get their salary regular for what they con- d, never close. Regards to Bob Williams. Address B. CULLEN --- MASK GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 The Bright Africanders at the Olympic theater, Brooklyn, and scoring a big success. Anderson and Golns are at the Seventh Avenue theater this week, on the Loen's time. The California Poppies are on the Pantages time and playing this week at Seattle, Wash. Winfred and Martin now on the Dudley circuit. Week of the 30th at the Dudley theater, Washington, D. C. Jones and Grant, on the Western vaudeville time. This week they are meeting with success at the Majestic theater, Fort Wayne, Ind. Ray and Taylor, with their musical act at the Old Washington theater, in Washington street, Boston, Mass., week of September 30. Walter Jackson and Pearl Churchill are still holding their own taking encores every night at Miller's theater, Pine Bluff, Ark. The Ten Honeysuckers scored a big hit at the Odeon theater, Newark, N. J., last week. They should add three more solo performances. I had caught the act by chance while playing there. The Globe Theater, Jacksonville, Fla. White and White are making a great hit this week with their singing and talkin' act. Susie Cook, a good soubret and stock lady is here; also Davenport and Davenport are cleaning up with their their picks are the Whitman Sisters and their picks are in town, and everybody knows it. BARNUM AND BAILEY NOTES. While in Los Angeles four days, the bunch enjoyed a big time. The company played in the Mets' firstession, Mr. O. G. Thomas, W. A. Gordon, James McDonald and Troy Wolfscale were highly entertained by Mr. Browder, the manager of Elks' Club, Roy and Troy Wolfscale made a trip to Pasadena, Cal., to visit relatives. Prof. Wolfscale's band and orchestra performed as same as the first of the season. The big show will be out six or seven weeks more. Prof. Wolfscale sends best rest for the teams and Robert Gant of Allen's Minstrels. COLORED ARISTOCRACY MIN- STRELS. The Colored Aristocracy Minstrels will wind up their northern tour at Washington Court House, Ohio, Saturday, Oct. 5, and will opeen their southwestern tour at the Minstrels on October 7. This has been the most prosperous season the show has had in the north for several years, and everybody enjoys the lavish trips they take throughout the state of Michigan. At Prowell is still doing the principal comedy all through the show, this making his third year. Mr. Prowell started to star the show at Florence, S. Carolina, and left, and today he is rated as one of the funniest colored comedians in the country. Harry Lee is working opposite to Mr. Prowell in the first part of the show, and he fold up the second edition of end men. The people already engaged for the southern tour are Ay Prowell, Harry Lee, Frank Mitchell, Henry Brown, Colin Williams, Bodd Carrie McCraw, Bell Belle Snack, Vincent. Several new people will join at Clifton Forge and the show will be charged with the best talent that can ever appear on the stage. The show appears every Sunday regularly and any day during the week if called upon. ASBURY PARK (N. J.) NOTES. Jackson...The Equitable Vaudeville and Booking Agency (Inc.) will open spacious offices to the profession in a few days and Billy Ward, the general manager, announces that reading and writing classes that the houses will be furnished free of cost and each theater will have a private desk in these offices, with telephone and telegraph conections attached, bringing the colored performers in closer touch. ...Miss Adele Johnson of the team of Chase and Johnson was taken sick after Monday night's performance and was forced to cancel her engagement. She is now at the Royal theater can be obtained at the Royal theater every Saturday morning. He Vardy manager of the Royal theater, who will present Freddie in Mr. Fletcher's absence this week. BLACK PATTI COMPANY IN NASHVILLE, TENN. We opened here for three performances, beginning September 19, at the Majestic theater, owned and conducted exclusively by the company, a seating capacity of one thousand, and situated in a desirable locality. The owner is a Mr. Johnson, who took care to the company a long-felt want for his race, by building this beautiful little playhouse. It entails an outlay of several thousand dollars, and in conjunction with said theatrical company, he established in the South, and has in his employ a force of twenty persons to look after his theatrical and undertaking enterprises. He is a great man in every sense of the word, courteous to all and a disciplinarian of the first water, although kind and firm. He is well liked by both the public and the public, ling qualities. He conceded our show to far excell any of the colored organizations in point of clean and classy talking and acting. The show made a pronounced hit and Madam Jones took them by storm upon her first appearance in the second act, and was forced to respond to several entreaties. He was not alone, though the madam is suffering from a severe throat affection, it was not noticeable and it was unanimously voted that she was still the Black Patti by-gone. Glenn easily came off with second honors. He had to respond repeatedly to his questions to her. He met Cecil Me Mee Again! "I'm by my Car! I'm by my Car! Alone!" He kept them in an uproar every time he came on the stage. Miss Tillie Seguin and Miss Alice Ramsey are seeing which car can be used to get to the stage. Miss Seguin's singing of "Please Don't Take My Loving Man Away," assisted by Mr. Glenn, is worth the price of admission at any show. He makes a finished actor one of these days with a studious interpretation of the part. He renders his song admirably. Chas Cato Bougia, the old trial horse, is never found wanting. He renders a song that he has been playing all the time. Swift, as played by W. A. Cooke, the author of the show, in justice to himself, never fails to please. Some day more will make him along the producing line. All members of the band will blast spirits and never fail to put that ginger in their work that helps to make up a first-class performance. Drumond, makes a very good villain and as a feeder for Glenn or any comedian, he is without a peer. Age seems to have rested lightly upon his shoulders and from the quick manner of cavorts around the stage no one would be a grandfather, but please don't say I said it. BIG FEMALE MINSTREL AT MEM PHIS. TENN. The big female minstrel at the Savoy Theater, Memphis, Tenn. is the big talk. The Laura Smith Company will head the show. Will open in that city October 8. Miss Smith is look for talent. Chicago Smith will teach her lessons for correspondence. She will book successful acts at reasonable salary. Pay no attention to knockers, as Miss Smith has been at the Savoy for three years and always has her salary days. Mr. Barrasso is gentlymanly and the business men engaged in theatrical work. TRYING TO PUT OUT GRIZZLY BEAR ET AL. The dancing masters at Chicago last week tried again to squelch old "Grizzly Bear" and other pieces of the rag variety. They were also building to demand of publishers the elimination of much of the "rag time" now printed and the substitution of property syncopated music. The band of舞者 not set to rag time, which will be taught from now on to the exclusion of all others. "Somehow," he Hug, "Turkey Turkey" "Boston Dip," he grip on the revelers who will not be comforted without them or "something just as good." And say what you please, there is a sense of response to those, what are sometimes termed suggestive pieces, in most of us. The musician who will not lay hands on a "rag," is nevertheless delighted when the expert or the ragtime "professor" can do it. He makes you like it in spite of yourself. It is evident that the "rag" is on its last legs. Its influence, however, be felt in popular music for a long time. MOVEMENTS OF THE 'PLAY- FOLKS' IN WASHINGTON. By Ar-W-Tee. Miss Ray a billey will spend a few weeks in the city, playing at several of the picture houses here. Miss Susie Sutton, the piquant soubrette and rapid-fire monologist, is still acquaintance with her host of friends. Following her engagement here, she goes out on the Dudley circuit. T. Spencer Finley, Washington's own comedian, heads a fine bill this week at Dudley's. John W. Cooper was at this week's show at the Her Shop, and carried all before him with THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. his ventriloquial feats. Lew Henry is making good as Mr. Dudley's local representative. Misses Effie King and Lottie Gee, "the ginger girls," stopped over en route from Newport News and the South, working on the Lima, O, to see her "folks," and Miss Gee is at her old home, Cincinnati, for a brief rest. They play a return engagement in Dover, Ohio, and the King and Gee are both bright girls and the deville stage knows no "sister team" that can excel them as original, clean-cut and artistic performers. Report has it that Miss Florine Mayton, the affable erstwhile treasurer at the Howard, is now Mrs. Guy Scott, and has located at Cleveland. O. S. H. Dudley has gone to New York to rehearse his company in a new version of "Dr. Beans of Boston." Mr. Dudley will play only the large cities this season. Douglass Gentry, an enterprising Virginian, has taken hold of the Chelsea and one of the best houses in town, but a "jin" seems to have been haunting it until Mr. Gentry's advent upon the scene. "Black Patti" in a new musical comedy by Will Cooke, entitled "Captain Jasper", is due here in February at the Howard. if a satisfactory scale of prices can be agreed upon. H. J. Howell, the magician, is preparing to pull off some new stunts in the "black art" this fall. He learned the business as an assistant to the great and is one of the best in the profession. KIME PINE CLASSIC JAZZ Sketch of Aida Overton Walker. LOUISVILLE, KY. Loyal Neighbors to Open Campaign. Louisville Camp, No. 2, United Loyal Neighbors of the World, held a public meeting at the Knox Presbyterian church, Twelfth and Madison streets, on Tuesday evening, September 24, at 8. At Easter Celebration, many good speakers were on hand, and a good program was rendered. A campaign will be started for 300 new members in sixty days. Everybody should be interested in this good work. The Loyal Neighbors are making a special effort to demonstrate their social system and bring enjoyment to their members and friends. Great interest is now being manifested in the Loyal Neighbors, and the excellent organization is coming to the front at a lively rate. Mrs. Minnie Carpenter Painfully Injured Caney Fork Cork, No. 6, United Loyal Neighbors of the World, held a raising meeting Monday. One new member was received. The camp is in good, healthy condition and is well cared for. The visit is accidently hurt by a pole falling on her head, is reported to be improving. She speaks in high praise of the supreme camp in forwarding her weekly benefits so promptly. The camp meets on the first Friday of the month. Visitors are always welcome. Nathan M. Holder, noble counselor; Miss Sarah C. Hughes, clerk clerk. Blue Grass Camp to Start Membership Campaign. Blue Grass Camp, No. 14, United Loyal Neighbors of the World, Lexington, KY. has started its fall campaign for new members of the Loyal Neighbors mark is set at 100 new members in thirty days, and Deputy Z. H. Jones and Clerk Samuel H. South will leave no stones unturned to reach the goal. Neighbor S. A. Hummons, of 68 Ellesne avenue is getting ready thoroughly for the sick list. He says the Loyal Neighbors are all right. Money talks; nuff sed. The camp hopes to have a first-class military company soon. The supreme counsellor, Joseph S. Louisville, will be in Lexington and lecture on "Loyal Fraternalism." TAFT WRITES OF LINCOLN'S ACTION IN FREEING SLAVES. Proclamation Showed America's Preventions to Freedom Were Founded on Fact. He Says. BEVERLY, Mass.—President Taft in a letter to John W. Thompson, president of the Western New York League of Rebublicans, asked him to express his regret at not being able to celebrate the anniversary of emancipation proclamation, comments on emancipation day and the courage of President Lincoln, the issuance of the emancipation proclamation was the initial and the most important step in the freeing of five million slaves who, with their descendants have now grown into ten million slaves, as the center of our total population. It is of course, an event in which every lover of his country takes an interest. Until the emancipation of the Negroes the asserment of the slaves was the liberty was untrue. The Constitution the Declaration of Independence were utterly at variance with each other in the recognition that the former gave to the slaves. The excision of the cancer represented in the institution of slavery enabled all Americans to look the world in the face, and say that our pretensions to absolute freedom were founded on fact and did not represent the excisions in order to make them truthful. "Mr. Lincoln suffered greatly by the criticism and abuse of those who housed the emancipation solemnly in using the emancipation institution, and later from the attack of those who thought the act was a great misunderstanding, back upon it, we realize that his selection of the was most fortunate. He delayed action until he could take it as a war measure under the Constitution, and could defend that he did as with his lawful power as a slave. He was the army and navy in the prosecution of the war. The emancipation did not free all the slaves. It could not free all the slaves it could not free the areas of intertwining not within the arena of war, but after he had issued this proclamation, the completion of the steps required to pass the amendment through a constitutional amendment, was only a matter of time. It is right, then, that Lincoln should be held up in the light of the fact that he was responsible for the freedom of the Negro." THE FREEMAN IN LOUISVILLE. The Indianapolis Freeman is on sale at the following places: *C* Martin's, *C* Martin's Bakery, *B* Baker's Shop, Ninth, near Walnut; Jno. Cousins' Green, near First street; Young's Barber Clendemings' Barber Shop, Douglas Building, Eighth and Walnut streets; People's Drug Store, Twelfth and Chestnut's beach, Howard Gan's, 611 Orléans avenue, Parkland. MISS GERTRUDE WILLIAMS. Miss Gertrude Williams, at the Pekin, Norroll, Va., closed Sept. 7 after three successful weeks and scoring nightly with her two songs, "Western Glide" and "Another Rag." Will open Mary E. up the Adeline Theater, Petersburg, Va., under the management of Mrs Sighth, and is well pleased with the "Mosley" circuit, where she will continue working for 8 more weeks. Records to all friends. POPULAR HITS SHEET MUSIC 15c per Copy by Mail All Night Long Georgia Rose Dearest Memories Gaby Glide Ragtime Ball Snake Rag Keep It Up Dixie Land Moonlight Bav You'll Want Me Back Don't Shake it When I Am Gone Circus Dav We do not handle professional copies. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC CO. 8025 State Street Chicago, Illinois A. B. BILLY KING Assistant Manager Central Theatre, Atlanta. Ga. Can always place Vaudeville Acts, Stock Co. and Producer on biggest city time in the South. Write me or L D Joel, sole owner. WANTED AT ONCE Musicians and performers of recognized ability, chorus gras always wanted. Brooklyn Theatre, Charlotte, N. C. M. S. Gathers, Manager; J. T. Sanders, Owner. WHEN IN INDIANAPOLIS 5311 Indiana Ave. New Phone 2947-K. Board unequaled, and accommodation unsurpassed. MRS. F. WAGONER. Prop. WANTED Colored Barbers, in Winnipeg, Man., Canada. The Gate City Barber Shop, the finest and most up-to-date 10-chair shop in the city, has an opening for first class men. Barbers can earn from $18 to $25 per week—white trade. Address: Gate City Barber Shop. 246 Main St. Winnipeg Man. WANTED Performers at all times. Would like to hear from A No.1 producer, soubrette, singles, novelty acts and sister teams. Can keep you as long as you make good. A. BARRASSO, Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. PETER B. The Star Theatre, Columbus, Ga. The Star Theatre, Columbus, Ga. The Only Colored Theatre in the City. Want first class vaudeville performers for a small house, but pay mould your habits, but prete stock companies of a class please Manager, 1429 Fl St Ave. Columbia Big time acts having lay-off, canal weeks in white and colored chorus girls write at once Philadelphia, Pa. 40-Performers For the Flora Musicians must double B. Simi air show in Av. corica, deod of 1912.15, can find a reputable sh answering this add, will please show open-d July 15. Address 619 Fourth St., Macon, Ga. Wanted, for Wm First class performers, ladies and also good sister team, good sing and dancing girls, and good perform and lowest salary in first letter. WM. McQUA As per route in The Freeman, or Allie-Johnson King In a Novelty Singing and The Freeman, Theatre New Ruby Thee Lease and all equipment to position for a live man. Re J. R. McMAHAN, 236 W WA First class acts of all kids Address JOHN T. GIB above Broad, Philadelphia WA Vaudeville performers, made once Booze fighters not BOB JOHNSON. Guild T WA For LEW & ILSON'S musicians, chorus girls who can lead high for recognized performers, show accommodation the best. LEWIS, Box 165. Little-Sioux, Ix Lane & St Is now in Louisville from a S. H. LANE, 12 Globe Away in Philade- formers and Musicians War for the Florida Blossoms Theatrical Company Double B. & O. This company has a reputation equal, if not above it. Good musicians and performers wishing employment and a vampire show to travel with. I pay what I promise on p- add. will please state what they can do and lowest salary in y 15. Address PETE WORTHEY, Owner and Manager Flor- lacon, Ga. for Wm. McCabe's Georgia Tro- formers, ladies and gentlemen who can sing and dance and make beam, good singing and dancing soubrette, good novelty act, etc. and good performers of all kinds. Write at once and state y in first letter. Address WM. McCABE, Mgr. Georgia Tronbadours, The Freeman, or The Opera House Reporter Johnson & Robinson King and Queen of the Wire Singing and Talking Comedy WIRE ACT. Ma- the Time. Permanent address, care peeman, Indianapo theatre for Sale Ch New Ruby Theatre, 914 W. Walnut St., Louisville, equipment to run moving pictures and vaudeville live man. Rent now paid several months in adva- HAHAN, 236 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati. O. Quick. WANTED acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recogni- JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED formers, male and female, who can make good size fighters not wanted. Tickets sent to right pe- ON. Guild Tenn. LISSON'S musical Comedy and Minstrel Co., colored musica- who can lead numbers, novelty acts. State all in first lett- ed performers. Steady work the year around for good peo- lation the best. Ed Espy, Herb Pervis, Bill) Spellman write. Little-Sioux, Iowa. Want first class vaudeville performers of merit at any and all times. We pay reasonable salaries at least r a small house, but pay them wi hout argument and off sets. We don't pop sets to mould your habits but prefe to employ only sober and reliable pe ple. Singles, teams and stock coup nues of class please write. Three shows per night. Address J. T. COLEMAN, Manager, 123 Pi St Ave. Columbus, Ga. Hide Away in Philadelphia Big time acts having lay off, can book quick here. Other GOOD acts can open son, doing several weeks in white and colored theaters. Headliners may also break in that new act. Please ing chorus girls write at once. GRO. E. BUNDY, New Circle Theatre, 1321 23 25 South Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 40-Performers and Musicians Wanted-40 For the Florida Blossoms Theatrical Company Musicians must double B. & O. This company has a reputation equal, if not superior to any similar air show in An erica. Good musicians and performers wishing employment for the season of 1923-19 will find a canvassable show to travel with. I pay what I promise on pay day. Paries showing this theater, will please state what they can do and lowest salary in first letter. The showing July 11. Press PRESS WORTHY. Owner and Manager Florida Blossoms Oc. 619 Fourth St. Macon, Ga. Wanted, for Wm. McCabe's Georgia Troubadours First class performers, ladies and gentlemen who can sing and dance and make good anywhere, also good sister team, good singing and dancing subtreette, good novelty act, eight good singing and dancing girls, and good performers of all kinds. Write at once and state what you can do and lowest salary in first letter. Address WM. McCABE, Mgr. Georgia Trotbadours. As per route in The Freeman, or The Opera House Reporter, Estherville, Ia. Allie-Johnson & Robinson-Mollie In a Novelty Singing and Talking Comedy WIRE ACT. Making a hit all the Time. Permanent address, care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. New Ruby Theatre, 914 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. Lease and all equipment to run moving pictures and vaudeville. A great proposition for a live man. Rent now paid several months in advance. Address J. R. McMAHAN, 236 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, O. Quick. 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. WANTED! Vaudeville performers, male and female, who can make good Write or wire at once Booze fighters not wanted. Tickets sent to right people. Address BOB JOHNSON, Guild Tenn WANTED! For LEWIS & ILSON'S musical Comedy and Minstrel Co., colored musicians and performers, chorus girls who can lead numbers, novelty acts. State call in brief letters. No salary too high for recognized performers. Steady work the year around for good people. This is a car show, accommodation the best. Ed. Espy, Herb Pervis, Bill, Spellman write. Address ORIEN LEWIS, Box 165, Little Sionx, Iowa. Lane & Lockhart Stock Company Louisville, Ky., and would be please from all mananagers. Address NE, 1234 W. Walnut St., Louis Is now in Louisville, Ky., and would be pleased to hear from all mananagers. Address S. H. LANE, 1234 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. Globe Theatre If You Have the Goods we Want And can pay you, an audience. Can give mission. Wire, write Globe Theatre Frank Crow The Continuous Change of P pay you, any act of merit will find an a Can give you from 6 to 12 weeks work. Wire, write or telephone. Theatre, Jacksonville, P nk Crowd, Owner and Mana he New Gr ntinuous Vaudeville, Moving Picture range of Program Monday and Thurso And can pay you, any act of merit will find an appreciative audience. Can give you from 6 to 12 weeks work. No commission. Wire, write or telephone. 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. This is a Fact The New Crown Garden Indianapolis, Indiana Acts wishing to play here, write, state salary in first letter. Acts who have written write again. Address Tim E. Owsley, Manager. He is the man Pammers of merit at any and all times. We pay reasonable salaries them wi hout argument and off sets. We don' t propose to employ only sober and reliable pe ple. Singles, I am and write. Three shows per night. Address J. T. COLEMAN, Sus. Ga. Book quick here. Other GOOD acts can open soon, doing sevencheaters. Headliners may in that new act. Please see EO. E. BUNDY, New Circle Theatre, 1831-23-25 South Street. S and Musicians Wanted-40 Dada Blossoms Theatrical Company This company has a reputation equal, if not superior to any musicians and performers wishing employment for the season. How to travel with. I pay what I promise on pay day. Parties state what they can do and lowest salary in first letter. McCabe's Georgia Troubadours gentlemen who can sing and dance and make good anywhere: sing and dancing soubrette, good novelty act, eight good singing performers of all kinds. Write at once and state what you can do. MBE, Mgr. Georgia Tronbadours, The Opera House Reporter, Estherville, Ia. Con & Robinson-Mollie and Queen of the Wire Talking Comedy WIRE ACT. Making a hit all time. Permanent address, care Indianapolis, Ind. For Sale Cheap Wire, 914 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. Run moving pictures and vaudeville. A great prop now paid several months in advance. Address W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, O. Quick. NTED! Good novelty acts of recognized ability. CON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, South Street,onia, Pa. NTED! and female, who can make good Write or wire wanted. Tickets sent to right people. Address ann NTED! Comedy and Minstrel Co., colored musica acs and performers, novelty acs. State all in first letter. No salary too. Steady work the year around for good people. This is a car Ed. Espy, Herb Pervis, Bill, Spellman write. Address ORIEN wa. Ky., and would be pleased to hear mananagers. Address 34 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. my act of merit will find an appreciative you from 6 to 12 weeks work. No com or telephone. re, Jacksonville, Florida. vd, Owner and Manager, New Grand Vaudeville, Moving Pictures program Monday and Thursday IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. The A. B. C.'s defeated the Sprudels at Northwestern park, Indianapolis, last Sunday. Score, 4 to 2. equal amount of fun could have been produced in the same short space of time, but to exceed them—never. Bill Jack Leslie, colored, claims the heavy weight championship of Indiana. He is waiting to hear from interested parties. Jack Bell of Columbus, O., was on the spot Monday night of last week to challenge the winner of the contest between Kid Bess and Young Joe Gans. At Indianapolis Bess won. Jack Johnson, Negro heavyweight champion pugilist, obtained an injunction in the Superior Court, restraining the management of a Negro theater from exhibiting motion pictures of the funeral procession. Mr. Bita Dion Johnson, champion's wife, who commenced suicide last week. "The exhibition is an injustice to me and may cause the impression that I am profiting financially from the pictures," said Johnson, Chief of Police. Meyen is issuing order forbidding exhibition of the pictures. JOHNSON MAY SIGN FOR AUS TRALIAN GO. Kelly Authorized to Offer Champion $50,000. CHICAGO.—Final arrangements for the proposed heavyweight champion-smit match between Jack Johnson and Sam Langford, to be staged in Australia on boxing day, December 26, are expected to be pulled off when W. C. J. Kelly, representative of the antipodean club, seeking the bout, returns to Chicago from New York. Chicago has been expected to sign up with him and in all probability will leave Chicago shortly that he may have time to become acclimated before the battle. When Kelly was in Chicago about a week ago he did not approach Johnson at the airport. He left word with the champion that he would talk business on his return from New York. Kelly declared that he was going to the Italian promoter, to offer Johnson $50,000 for two battles, this amount to include the training expenses of the champion. At that time he was the Italian promoter was satisfactory. When asked if the match was agreeable to him. Johnson hinted that he would ask for more money. In asserting that he was willing which is bringing him a steady income; that he was tired of training and that it might be that he would hold out for more than $50,000 for a trip to Australia. Johnson agreed that the champion was tempting, but he thought he could get more. REVIEWING THE RENO FIGHT. What Was Extent of the Champ's Injuries? Jack Johnson, suffering from nervous prostration and threatening to commit suicide, is indeed a sad spectacle. Strangers of all, Johnson deceased with a powerful cold illness is due entirely to the effects of his battle with Jim Joffries. Can it be possible that Jeff hurt the big Negro more than was apparent to Johnson? He was wagered on Jeff and lost may possibly derive some consolation from the reported physical collapse of the Negro, but it is also a body blow to those who say Johnson had a yellow streak. If Johnson from Jeff to shatter his nervous system, then the Negro must be game. It is hard to accept the Johnson version of the matter. Since the bout in Reno, Johnson has hurted about in his life and has been admitted into the institution of a man robust and full of animal spirits. Even when a truck bumped into his machine and gave him a bolt that would have killed an ordinance Johnson bound of a lame back for few days and then resumed his career of activity. It is questionable if Johnson ever had a nervous twinge in his life. He is a gold, thick skull, iron framed giant, term as nerves. Jeff seems to have been troubled with his nerves before and after the Reno horror, but Mistah Johnson went across the entire ceremony with a sane face, sans fear of serenity of spirit and rockbound confidence in the future.—The Illustrated Record. A SOUND OF REVELRY. The Union Theater. Indianapolis, Is Open For a Night—Whizzing the Whiz—Boxing Contests—Exhibition of the Manly Art. (By Billy Lewis.) The present managers of the Union theater have thought of changing its name. Those believing in the fitness of things would readily suggest "The audience of the orchestra has been a part of the large audience Monday night, of last week, it is barely possible that an $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. GEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened manhood and body suppression and back, brought on by excesses, unnatural drains, or the follies of youth, that has sured so many worm and nervous men that additional help or medicine—that I think every man who wishes to regain his many power and virility, quickly and should have a copy. So have determined worm and nervous disease free of charge, in a plain, ordinary sealed envelope to any man who write me for it. The shortest comes from a physician who has made a special study of men, and I am convinced it is the surestating combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor failure ever put together. think I owe it to my fellow man to send me a copy in confidence, so that my man there is weak and discouraged with his work, drugging himself with harmful patient medicines, secure what I believe is the act of restorative, upbuilding, SPOTting, INN treatment, and so cure himself at quietly and quickly. Just drop me a line like this: Robinson, $831 Luck Building, Detroit Mills, and will send you a copy of this splendid envelope free of charge. A great many doctors would charge $3.00 for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. The Union had the old-time look about it: "One night," rather than "Three weeks," or "On Day," which we read about the six hired capacity was quite taken up—nearly to a seat—if all had been sitting. Managers and would-be managers said business prospects looked mighty good—25 of them, and 10 of them were a tip top business—only "One Night." As usual the constabulary was about—on the stage, in the audience, ready to take a hand if the house became too crowded, or were among the pick of Indianapolis's finest, either of whom could have gathered up two of the fighters—one in each hand—permitting them to have it out in the audience. Among these were Lieutenant Leet, Sesar Anderson and Sergeant Winkler. These were on the stage and more than once forgot they were officers in the enjoyment of the affair. Other visitors of the stage were the two men Enoch, H. J. Evans, Dan R. Young, Tom Bowser, Elwood C. Knox, Arch Greathouse, and J. D. Howard. A sprinkling gave vent to their feelings just as the men dug. Local pugilistic notables surged about the "hollow square," the space on the stage devoted to the entertainment, in all making an interest. "Whizzing the Whizz," a Belgian novelty, the promoter said when he introduced his great fun possibility. The bar is a windmill, moving in the same way, but without a handle. The bar is of considerable length, six or eight feet circumference, something above three feet; well rounded and polished. The fighters are standing behind the bar about five feet above the floor. The bar is readily, revolving at the slightest movement. At each end is a sort of carctaker, who mounts the combatants, placing them on the wheel as it were, and moving the cylinder in the interest of the fun. Two young scrappers are ready to do the whizz. They are mounted by the caretakers. They are astirde as on a whizz. They are wearing gloves. They use their hands on the bar to advance to a hitting distance. One blow is about as much as one can get in if he will stay on the machine. And if he gets in his work, Half blows, slaps and taps are the best, since the business which engages most is sticking on the revolving rod. When ducking a blow a blower may not be too dangerous, but the scrappers don't like it. At times both fell off at once. They are already maddened because they can't exchange blows at once. But the stuck and then having to descend to the ignoble business of hanging on a rail rather than striking back, is most provoking. The spectators see it all and give the laugh. When both are at once, now look on. They get together and men do the joint right on the floor—they are mad and are doing their best; they cling so tight that the caretakers must pull them apart men do the joint wild—the whilehe and audience are little children, standing up, and on the seats, clapping their hands, shouting, crying with joy. Police and promoters are holding their sides. The name a national political convention. Another pair of scrapers come out to try the whizz. They were larger. But that instrument of torture is no reason to expect a success, especially after feeble efforts at fighting; they fell off collectively, and were just as mad as the former boys because they couldn't get to each other right, when the two would have it out on the field. The scrappers again acted shamefully; the stalemate was hard to give up. There was no getting around laughing—mirth was king. Fred Elliott and Kid Stone were announced. Weight between 145 and 150 pounds, the scrappers were Wiggans is an Indiana heavyweight, held to the champion. He is great as a referee, making friends by his impartial methods. Kid Fields, timekeeper. The contest between Elliott and Stone was a bit of a mess, and men seem to be tough enough, Kid Stone apparently having the advantage. The scrapers sailed in, either to punish the other, rather than fighting tactically, or to deliberately fouled Stone. He also hit Stone on the shoulder. In other ways he proved a bad actor. The referee was compelled to call the bout off, giving the elbow to foul Stone. During the melee Elliott was knocked over the ropes and off the stage. The exhibition match between Kid Edwards and William Taylor was a very pretty exhibition of the fighter's art. The exhibition was a little different; was something to see him play, with Taylor. Edwards is rather frillish, even when fighting in earnest, so one can imagine that he'd be the element of disillusionment, eliminating careered and careered like a pent up, active horse suddenly released. He tapped his feet on the mat as a kitten purrring—foot work; he feinted and tried to take the advantage he resisted, take every advantage offered him. Taylor was not bad by any means. He is a neat, trim looker, appearing more as a divinity student than a prize fighter. He is a bit more aggressive, and tact in warding off blows and in attacking. He was neat in his work, but had no time for frills, if he had the inclination. He may make a good one, but was another such a gentlemanly fellow. All wished to see Young Lowery work, Kid Edwards' oponent. He went against him. Maxey, a scraper of simile weight but also, weighty. Lowery's style is so different to that of Edwards' that no downright conclusion can be arrived at. Edwards would play when he was fighting, lowered to fight when he as playing, at least the third position an onlooker would get. Edwards is essentially an exhibition man, and when he can't caper about he is thinkin' about his about the ending his bout. This was the Northwestern Park, when his Johnson smile simmered down to a plain, serious face—his alarm period. Lowery is not so picturesque, except when he, as if he was simmering, which he does in his exhibition. He does not use it in his real fights. He THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER SANTERRA JACK RETIRE MAYBE WITH NOTES HENRY PATNE PLEASE DON'T RETURN MANHE DAY! YOU CAN HAVE THE EARTH TO SAVE PROMOTER PROMOTER 150000 WINNERS SHARE fights from himself, shoving his two hands in front of him as a general thing, ducking his head between his upper arms—a protection to his head, the head to his upper arms, the steps back. He is practically at arm's length with his yet lower portions further back. In this defensive attitude, something of the Jim Flynn style, his opponent has nothing to do but wait for the opponent to be beautiful; it is a study, nevertheless. Lowery seems concerned in learning how best to win battles, sacrificing pomp and display in the attempt. He will be able to win battles, yet it seems difficult for the careless observing person to see it. Edwards, if he ever overcomes Lowery, it will be because of his cat-like agility, rather than a more scientific knowledge of the game. It is not that Lowery is without method, but in the end he proves all method, and so much so that in his seeming sluggishness he is not beaten. Perhaps he will never be beaten by one of his class. He is Lowery's snarring partner. He is Lowery's snarring partner. The bout suposed to be the greater event turned out a poor feature. Young Joe Gans, of whom a great deal has been sold met Kid Bess, and he did only a very little more. Gans is an artist, and the only thing he was seen such mincing, such prancing. He appeared as one of those toy mankins in a toyland act in the theater. He might have had a string attached at the top of his head, one knew. He that anguish bend at the elbows—that too sudden turn that looks unnatural. He nearly fitted Kipling's definition of a woman—a rag, a bone and a hank of hair. He was a man, and he was not a man, and tensions, steady, sturdy fellow. Gans would jam him occasionally. Bess took the jaming all right. His angle position and long arms, which he kept as far extended as possible, kept Young Gans at bay. Gans was gamer, rushed to the court. He set out and had his heart set on a chosen spot of Gans' anatomy. His school must have taught of this "vulnerable" place—right on the chin somewhere. Blows may come and find him may go, Bess is finding him to go spit." The end he sends one home as a shot from a rifle, when his opponent keels over like a stuck pig. Gans went down. The battle royal was the usual mixup, affording very much fun. I will not attempt to tell about it, although it was seen entertaining as the whizzing the whizz. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Special to the Freeman. Sunday services were of a high order in the various churches at 11:00 a.m. at the Wiley Memorial M. E. church, the pastor, Rev. H. E. Forrest, D. D., preached live audience, and the choir chanted some sweet music. He leaves for the East Tennessee conference, and we are all very much interested in his return. He has a confidence in his composition well as the community. The delegates who attended the National Baptist convention at Houston, Texas, have returned home with great inspiration and a wider body is doing for the colored race. The meeting at Houston was a gran discess, bringing together some of the most able speakers of the day, and giving encouragement to the workers, which will make many additions in the great cause of religion. The Patton Memorial A. M. E. Zion church, Rev. J. H. Branner, D. D. pastor, has made many additions. The financial reports have been far above expectation. We are more than pleased by the excellent work of Dr. Branner. He is to leave for the East Tennessee conference, and we will meet this church. Mr. S. S. Booker, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. has been away attending the secretarial institute of that excellent organization, and has furnished the furtherance of the good work here. We are undoubtedly deserving of the support of all good people for his excellent work in the ment of mills at the public schools is exceedingly large. We are proud to know that the school patrons find it a pleasure as well as a duty to send their children useful men and women who will be the future guardians of the better status of life in this country. The public school teachers who attended the summer institute will be paid a half month's salary. This will be pleasing news for the teachers. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. (By Z. L. Breedlove.) Mr. E. C. Phillips has been appointed as county organizer in favor of the Republican ticket from top to bottom. Mr. Phillips expected to attend his meetings at the county speakers' race will be in attendance at each meeting. The Illinois State Republican committee is appointing a prominent young business executive to character and ability as Mr. Phillips, and it will mean a great deal to the Republicans of Champaign county.... Mrs. S. S. Crawford will be a part Saturday, September 28, for Palo Alto, Cal., to spend the winter for the former's health. Mr. Beatty will accompany his wife for Chicago, Dr. Will and Dr. P. Carey to deleterate the convention of the hod carrier's union, which was held at Terre Haute, Ind., last week. Mr. James Folks, a young farm manager, will be a very prominent society lady of Farmington, Mo., were united in marriage at St. Louis, Mo., last week.... The high school wards are at the county fair on August 31 week for the No. 2888, Champaign, including work by Mary Deiong, Ruth Tiley, Ethel Lewis, first; No. 2694, Champaign, including Mary Deiong, Jervis, Frances Jervis, Hazel King, Faith gardt and Ruth Woodroofer, second.....Miss Allene White, of Springfield, Ill., is here fitting Mary Deiong, an indefinite time....Mr. Clifford Jordan son of Dr. F. J. 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Lewis, Proprietor Once you that we have the Quality Freeman and Keep Informed. 8 The Ayes Bulletin Fall Worsteds! For Tailor Made Suits We submit the following as excellent for their purpose and unsurpassed in merit at the prices quoted. All are new and come in a full range of colorings. Tailoring Fabrics at $1.00—Diagonals and stripes—50-inch cloths of good weight and rough surface, fall colors, plain and mixed, suitings of rare merit at the price Wide Wale Whipcoords—54-inch two-toned woreds in high favor just now, especially for tailored garments. The color combinations are typical of the season. $150 a yard. Cote de Cheval—A new French tailoring which gives the effect of fine plaiting. It comes in black and plain colors—a fadish fabric of decided beauty. 56 inches wide; $2.00 a yard. —Second floor, east aisle. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. Little Miss Susie Price is very ill at her home on Camp street. Mr. Noah Clay, of Marlon, Ind., is visiting his sister in Camp street. The Bachelors' Club dance was largely attended last Friday night. Dr. Joseph H. Ward is able to attend his patients again, after several months' illness. Mrs. Roxie Bell has returned from the lakes in Michigan, where she spent the summer. Mrs. Mattei Sissle and family, of Cleveland, O., have returned to Indianapolis for residence. Mr. and Mrs. John Farr have returned to the city after having spent the summer in the East. Mrs. Mamie Dudley and Mrs. Modese Taylor, of Chicago, are visiting Mrs. Odin, 834 Adelaide street. Mrs. Caddy Baxter, a well-known business woman of the city, has gone to Chicago for an indefinite stay. Miss Anna Johnson, of 534 West Fourteenth street, has gone to Milwaukee, Wis., for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Cindy M. C. A., spokes at Bethel A. M. E. Church, last Sunday. Mrs. Thomas I. Florence has returned from her home in Knoxville, Tenn., after a three weeks' visit with relatives. Mr. Harrison Dickson, formerly of this city, left Wednesday for Chicago for his residence. His wife will join him later. A. F. Cox, representing the Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., of Chicago, Ill., was in the city this week, looking after the interests of the company. Walter J. Hodge entertained International Secretary J. E. Moreland, of the Y. M. C. A., Thos. A. Taylor, the general secretary, and J. C. Hayes, at dinner last week. Miss Mabelle Smith, stenographer of the Freeman Publishing Co., left last night for Chicago to spend her birthday with her mother. She was accompanied by her cousin, Master Edward Knox. Mr. Robert Skelton and Miss Marie Skelton were in the city dast week for a short stay. Mr. Robert Skelton was passing on his way to Bloomington, IA, where he will attend the Indiana University. Sanford Reed, aged 64 years, died last Wednesday at his home on West St. Clair street, from a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Reed was a teacher for business, and for some time had hauled the Freeman mail. A widow survives him. Mrs. Essie Thornton, a well-known resident of the city, and wife of the late Benjamin Thornton, thetective, died at her home, 533 Bright street, Thursday night, September 26, after an illness of several months. For years he was known as one of the city's best cutenesses, and had been closely identified with church work, being a member of Bethel A. M. E. Church. A daughter, Miss Addie, who teacher in the public schools, survives her. PHILLIPS CHAPEL COLORED M. E. CHURCH. Corner Drake and West Streets, Rev J. L. Thompson, Pastor. Several candidates will be baptized Sunday at 11 a. m. Communion will be given at 11 a. m. meeting 3 p. m. Ser- tion at 7:30 p. m. Sunday, October 13. will be the last Sermon. Rev. H. A. Foreman, D.D., pastor of Simpson Chapel, will preach at 3 p. m. The pastor will preach his last sermon at 3 p. m. he would like to shake the hand on his friend. Annual conference at Glasgow, Ky. October 16 to 21. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. On last Tuesday evening, before the Men's Bible Class of the Y. M. C. A., Mr. H. A. Wilbur, the international secretary of the Y. M. C. A. in Kobe, Japan, spoke on the work of the association in connection with his discourse. After the speaking, the class was reorganized for the ensuing year and the following officers were elected: B. F. Ransom, president; B. Hudson, vice president; W. P. 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, Vaughn Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros., druggists; Robt. P. Blodau, James H. No, Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Phar- Hully Gee! They're Fine!! Chas. Major and John Mitchell Union Made 5c Cigars. A. D. MOORE, Distributor, Appling, secretary; H. Daniel, assistant secretary; W. H. Howard, treasurer. The committee appointed on the selection of the teacher and the Bible work for the coming year are B. F. Ransom, G. W. Gore and the secretary. The committee of management is desirous that all subscribers who are delinquent pay up, as the corner-stone will be laid on the third Sunday in this month. We wish to state that on each Tuesday evening we will have a group of young men who wish to have their voices cultured, at which time the Glee Club, under the direction of Rev. J. Bryce, meet for their weekly practice. In this committee join this class of the seniors' gymnastics class on Tuesday evening, October 8. The class this year will be conducted on each Tuesday and Friday evenings, every member of the class will join this class, one of the most important phases of the Y. M. C. A. Let us tell our friends of the opening. The Y. M. C. A. football squad met for a hard workout last Monday evening. Musicians last evening. Floyd drilled them in various formations. NOTICE. "the Carpet House Ball," a song written by Wm. Lacey, 727 Douglass and the Eureka drug store on sale at the Eureka drug store and the Freeman office, at 15 cents per copy. MADAM C. J. WALKER RETURNS Madam C. J. Walker, the noted hair culturist, returned Saturday from an extended trip through the South. While at Houston, Tex., attending the National Baptist convention, she was introduced to 5,000 people by Rev. Walker, of Cincinnati, who met her with her hearers with an interesting account of her business career. At Nashville, Tenn. she wa s the guest of Mrs. R. H. Boyd. COLORED AGENTS WANTED. To sell razors, clippers, shears, strops, hones, soaps, etc. Liberal commission. Address W. D. White, 525 North Maple street, Centralia, Ill. ABRAM GIANTS BEAT STAR INDEPENDENTS. Last Sunday the Abram Giants defeated the Star Independents 11 to 3. It was a one-sided affair. Tomorrow the Giants will play the Herculean Giants in a double header. First game called at 1:30 p.m. John Puryear, umpire. Batteries—John and Jones for the Herculeans; Norman and Thompson for the Abram Giants. EACH TAKES A GAME—A. B. C.'s VS SPRUDELS The A. B. C.'s had the distinction of beating their "enemy," the Spruedels, last Sunday, at the Northwestern Park, Indianapolis. Score, 4 to 2. At West Baden, Wednesday, the Sprudels beat the A., B., C.'s, 6 to 4. WANTED—GIRLS. MEN. Wanted, at once, six pretty girls that can sing and dance; three men, first tenor, baritone and bass songsters that can make good. Good salary, railroad fare and board paid. To travel with Wesley Smith Quickstep Company. Write or email your salary wanted at once. Address WESLEY SMITH, Prop., Sanders, Kentucky. A PRETTY WEDDING. Special Guest THE GREEMAN MIBY THE MIBY last week, at 8 o'clock on Thursday of last week, at 8 o'clock on the evening, Jane Anna Bryant and Otis George Cullins were united in marriage. The weddings were about two hundred guests present. The bride was dressed in a beautiful embroidered silk mossaline waist and a white serge coat suit. The ceremonies were very decorated, with grounds decorated with flowers and beech boughs. The marriage took place in a floral arch, Rev Harvey, of Allen Crest officiating, bride and grove brightly decorated. Roscoe Hampton. THE WRIGHT-MITCHELL WEDDING A Pretty Ceremony J. Madison Vance in the City Chicago a Dance (By Cary B. Lewis.) Miss Mable Wright, one of the prettiest and most charming girls in this section of the country, was married last October to the late Mr. Tolon, at 3700 Rhodes avenue. Miss Wright was born in Chicago six years ago with her mother and father from St. Louis, Mo. Coming from one of the finest families of the city, Miss Wright achieved the "smart set" of Chicago and was one of the leading young society girls of the city. The infatuation of Miss Wright by Mr. Mitchell was begun a few years ago and the Rev. Father Massiah of St. Thomas' Episcopal church officiated, on-Otto and groom's parents and intimate friends. Miss Mitchell, Miss Ethel Mitchell, sister to the groom, played the wedding march. The occasion was its simplicity and beautiful decorations. Miss Wright was gowned in a handsome Dutchess tulle veil, pearl trimming and carried a bower of bridal roses in the valley. Miss Ada Lou Mitchell, bridesmaid, were creation of pink embroidery vell, pink dept lace and carried a huge bunch of Killarney roses. Mr. Frank Bemis as best man and Mr. Lee Tobin, a lifelong friend, was the groom, acted as master of ceremonies. Following a delicious dinner, a reception was held from 7 until 9 o'clock, when he newly married couple received their personal gifts. Mitchell, who are numerous and those of Mr. Mitchell came in autos and taxis and were beautifully and stylishly gowned for the occasion. They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. After the reception, the newly weds left for Marquette on their honeymoon, and will be gone two weeks and will be at home to their friends at 3760 Rhodes avenue. Mr. Caldwell Watkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, has gone to Willberforce University. Mr. Watkins is one of the most successful students in city and his many friends are wishing him the greatest success while in school. Mrs. Pill Brown, wife of the well-known Phil Brown, of the newspaper bureau of the Republic national committee at the Auditorium hotel, has arrived in the city and is with her husband at the Carter villa at Thirty-fifth Street in the Avenue. Mrs. Brown that she is greatly pleased with Chicago and will remain to her the returns that Taft is elected. The many friends of Mr. Elwood C. Knox, of the Indianapolis Freeman, are expecting the managing editor in the city soon. It was learned that Mr. Knox has been summoned by the Republican national committee t o confer with Mr. Phil Brown at the national headquarters at the Auditorium. Honorable J. Madison Vance, of New Orleans, LA, has been in the city since September 2015. He is a senior advisory capacity to the Republican national campaign committee, over which Mr. David Mulane is director. Mr. Vance is one of the most famous men of the country figured in Republican national politics for the second year in his al politics and is known by all the "biz" politicians all THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. over the country. He has attended every Republican national convention and as a delegate thereto for the past twenty years and delivered in nomination of President McCain in 1936, how he not only gained a wide reputation for fighting the "illy whites" in the South and was one of the few men who stood pat at the last Republican convention for William Lloyd Garrison, a well informed on all matters political and wise in the city of Indianapolis October 11. On the 8th at Decatur, 9th at Champlain, and the 10th at Mattoon. Following this he will go to some of the larger cities of the Northwest. A rather unusual thing happened on Tuesday morning of this week, when the Chicago Examiner carried a cut and a half column write-up of Major R. L. Kirkpatrick, a lieutenant. It will be remembered that Mr. Jackson in the primary ran ahead of six white men and beat Roosevelt over 600 votes. The major is all smiles and says that he sees no reason for him to lose. Judge Rinaker has a splendid record as an official of Cook county, serving with credit and distinction as county judge, is running for state's attorney. He is being asked to be a judge who are staunch friends of the judge. Headquarters will be opened on the South Side to advance the election of Judge Rinaker and everything will be done to assist in the election of one of the most powerful judges in the state. Those who are interested in the judge state that the candidate is highly deserving of the honor he seeks and would make one of the fairest and most capable men in the judiciary, will be being formed and enthusiasm and interest is coming to fever heat. Before the campaign is over, every district, ward and precinct where colored men live will be invaded the interest of the election of Judge Rinaker. If that is not the case that the office of state's attorney under Judge Rinaker, instead of being used for political purposes, will be used for the administration of equal justice between men. From the number of headquarters recently opened up on the South Side, polling stations, and election A. N. Ross can be seen at 3312 Wabash avenue, and Dr. Burt Anderson has opened up headquarters for the voters of Cook county on State street and the voters of the county on F. Moseley is head of the Roosevelt forces at the La Salle hotel, and Mr. Geo. W. Ellis is chairman of the western bureau, and A. N. fields has charge of the county's department of waxing warm and copies will be read in various newspapers. Phil Brown, who is the first assistant to Mr. Scott, of the Tennessee headquarters, has the bik of the office at place. It is said by those in authority that Mr. Brown is one of the best men ever connected with the national headquarters. Mr. Edward Campbell has charge of Governor Deneen's campaign. Mr. Wilson was recently promoted to a head coach at the pony on Michigan avenue. His orchestra is open for engagements for parties, balls. He lives at 3542 Wailahah avenue. *** Mr. R. W. Thompson, of Washington, D. C., writes that he is now down at hard work after a most delightful visit to the job he has been doing in tucky, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were given many beautiful receptions while on their trip. Misses Lula Coates and Florence Smiley and Messrs. Keene and Johnson are in St. Louis, Mo., playing at the Hippodrome theater, playing under the title of chanticleer Fon. Mr. John Q. Baldwin, of the bake acts on the road. Returning to Chicago soon, they will go on the big time. It is claimed that they have one of the wardrobes so many of the vaudeville shows that the company will soon equal the "Watermelon Trust." Mr. Cary B. Lewis has arrived in the city of New York, where he is in the South. In Indianapolis, he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Elwood C. Knox. NEWPORT, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN The marriage of Mr. William O. Fry, Newport, Ky., and Miss Myrtle Gay, of West Bend, Ky., took place Thursday at the Temple Inn, Rev. E. J. McCray, D. D., officiated. . . Rev. E. J. McCray, D. D., pastor of the Temple mission at Addyston, Ohio, has opened an enterprise at Newport university, giving accommodation for boarding and lodging. . . Mr. Aaron Johnson was a business visitor in the city Monday. . . Mr. Hawkeye Addyston, was here Tuesday evening looking over the prospects for the Freeman. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaudus's Drug Store. LOST—Blue missionary bonnet. Return to 722 North West street. The Ideal Hair Grower and Straightener Co. is a new firm opened by Madam Emma B. Duerson, the well-knock hair dresser. Special attention will be given to skin and scalp trouble. Office will be located at 317 East Michigan street. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 60 cents, amounted to cured others; will cure you. Address R. P. Blaudau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. Kindly留 wherever possible. Buxton, Iowa, July 31, 1912. The Hopwell Company. Dear Sire—Enclosed you will find $1 for which please send me another jar of Hopewell's Hair Health. The itching has almost stopped and my hair is improving very rapidly. Please send me agent's terms as "H. H. H." is the greatest hair preparation I have ever used and I can sell it easily. Give me as much territory as you possibly can. Kindly send the "H. H. H." as soon as possible as I do not want to be without it a minute. Very truly yours, Mrs. R. B. Cheatham, 11 East 5th St, Buxton, Iowa. 240 South Illinois Street OUR LINE OF WRISTLET WATCHES comprises everything in gold, gold filled and platinum. Prices vary from $10 to $250. I am showing 175 patterns in solid gold lavalliers, $3.50 to $1,500. Plated, $2 to $10. Carl L. Rost 25 North Illinois Street The Largest Exclusive Jewelry Store in the State $50 TO $100 A MONTH Benefice once per year provides free LU Active man wanted in each locality. To 80 years. To introduce us to friend- Grand world wishing society. Pays large each month. Encourages death, for smallest cost. Heptiful, in- sending. Has made this website. Has made thou- not you free, free insurance and Cessation from each place. Write at once for full participles. The I-1-U of the World 631 Georgetown, Ky VALLEY GEMS Bee Them BEFORE Paying These gems are chemical white mounds. Stand acid and the diamond tests. 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Due to low rent—wise buying BAGS, 50c up. Special prices on unre- 229 East Washington B1 SPE Gas Se The W Economic IN THE Indianapolis K more chee B B B The Indian 49 South Old Phone Main 1447 "Personality" in WALK-OVER Shoes. Many people can recognize WALK-OVER Shoes on the feet of their friends. They recognize the WALK-OVER character in the style and build, or, in other words, the "personality." This "personality" cannot be copied. It can be imitated and is, but it cannot be duplicated any more than one can duplicate your personality. It is satisfying to wear shoes with character. Let Your Next Pair be WALK-OVERS. $3.50 to $7.00 the pair Walk-Over Boot Shop 28 North Pennsylvania Street When Building