The Freeman
Saturday, November 9, 1912
Indianapolis, Indiana
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THE FREEMAN
A NATIONAL
ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER
NOV. 9. 1912
VOL. XXV.
NUMBER 44
THE BATTLE OF BALLOTS
THE COUNTRY WILL NOW SETTLE DOWN TO BUSINESS
BISHOP WALTERS AT GALBRAITH CHURCH
Dr. Marshall Handsomely Recognized on Board of Education—Capt. Oyster for District Commissioner—Endurance of the Colored Soldier at Top-Notch.
(Thompson's National News Bureau.)
Bishop Walters in Town.
Bishop Alexander Walters, in charge of the Zion churches of this diocese, spent Sunday in the city at the Galbraith A. Health Center, a health department, despite his strenuous activity of the past few months. He talked freely of the campaign and expressed himself as delighted that the fight had been carried on among our people in a reasonable amount of time. The great controversy had been accorded a fair and respectful hearing. This, in itself, he regarded as a distinct mark of intellectual progress on the part of the race everywhere.
Bishop Walters has stood up straight for the election of Woodrow Wilson for the Presidency. With the election two days off, he felt that the victory for the New Jersey Democrats was the consequent of the satisfaction the impending result brought to his mind. He felt that his contention of twenty years for a division of the Negro vote on lines of fourth fruit. The trial for which he has longed is about to be made, and if the Democracy triumphs, as he was confident would, the opportunity to place the victory enemy on record as a friend will be at hand.
"A Democratic administration may be an experiment," said Bishop Walters, but it is an experiment that the negro and why not try it out now, since we are in a position to do with more safety than for many years past. We have not seen it resurgence hopes here and parties. It always hopes to be the part of wisdom to try another organization and see what it will do for us. Governor Wilson is a clean-handed, high-minded American and cannot ford to take the backward reference to the Negro's status as a citizen. He is more likely to take a step in our behalf, since we need help in our work. I will willingly to accept his protestations of friendship at face value. I am desirous of winning the good will of this some-day the Democratic party—and so do we. In half way, be they bourbons from the north or the liberal element of the North. It is no better time than now to put the Democrat in one worth making, and in pioneering in this unblazed path, I trust I shall have a faithful consideration of every friend of Negro progress. I shall have moer than ever the outcome of the election is known."
Bishop Walters is the president of the National Negro Democratic League and has led the fight for a division of the Negro vote with race skill and finesse.
and, though differing from the mass of his people, he has ever held their confidence and respect. If his party wins, in his case, the congress is entitled to have "a friend at court." By common consent, if Governor Wilson is elected today, Bishop Walters will be the "referee" No. 1 in the Negro people's house. No. 2 in the White House. No. 3 in the intensely interesting developments bound up in the near future.
Throughout the long campaign, it is worthy of remark, the Bishop has not missed a single engagement in his episcopal duties, although some big jumps in appolting the churches under his cars.
Galbraith Church's Sixtieth Anniver sary
Colored Soldier "The Man Who En dures"
The colored soldier endures the hardships of army life with less loss of time from active duty than the white enlisted man, according to the annual report of the Army Corps of the Army War Department. The non-effective, or sick-rate, of the colored soldier was 25.88, while that of the white soldier was 33.60. The report likewise showed that the white troops required the highest average number of days' treatment for each case of disability.
The experiment of having men enlist to seven years is being watched by those interested in army affairs. The rule is that each enlisted man is sent to a training service, and at the end of this time, his name is to remain on the list for three more years, subject to call to arms at any moment. Quite a number of colored soldiers have been sent to Tenth cavalry and Tenth cavalry and the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry.
Abdul-Baha Coming to the Capital.
Abdul-Baha Coming to the Capital.
Adul Baha the founder and chief exporter of the city is to pay this city another visit soon, coming on from Chicago. The local arrangements, as far as the colored adherents are concerned, are in the hands of Mr. L. G. Gregory. No color-line is used in the meetings, and the colored brethren are kept informed of the meetings and ceremonies. Prof. and Mrs. G. W. Cook, of Howard University; Lieutenant T. H. R. Clarke registers for the enthusiastic believers in the cult, along with Mr. Gregory and many others of like prominence, and are of the opinion that the spirit of Bahaism will go far toward solving the race problem in this city. It through the spread of the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man.
Honors for Dr. Marshall
Dr. Charles H. Marshall, the newly-appointed colored member of the Board of Education, has been named by President Obama as one of the most important committees working in connection with the board. They are the committees on hygiene and sanitation and on water supply and drainage. Dr. Marshall is a member of the military affairs and athletics, inspection and disposal of serviceable supplies, on normal, high, manual training and trade training. James F. Oyster is a high-grade man of the people and can be depended upon at all times to do that which is best for all people. He is a well-educated, he is absolutely color-blind. He is a friend of the Negro schools and under hl sredo, "the best is none too good for the color of the man," as he tersely puts Marshall. He is a member of all elements of Washington's variegated populace and his selection for these important committees is a source of great interest. He is sure to be admirably served by the broad-gauged and far-seeing Dr. Marshall.
Captain Oyster for Commissioner.
Captain Oyster for Commissioner.
In January next, there will be two vacancies on the Board of District Commissioners, and the President will fill the places at once. President Cnuo H. Rudolph may be retained. For the second place, a strong sentiment is noticeable in favor of Capt. James F. G. Cnuo H. Rudolph is the Board of Education and of the Chamber of Commerce. If President Taft wishes to please the colored citizens of the District, as well as to recognize a man who will give all the citizens of the District the opportunity to serve Oyster for commissioner. Of unimpeachable character, of ample business experience, of broad public spirit and of immense personhood, the Board of Commissioners in to positions of demands of the position in every possible way. Let it be Commissioner Oyster, Mr. President!
The Amphions Celebrate Twenty-first Anniversary.
The Amphibian Glee Club, Washington's "crack" musical organization, celebrated its twenty-first anniversary Tuesday night at the Metropolitan A, M, E, church un-
A LESSON IN CLASS DISTINCTION.
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Oftimes the "better class forgets?" to acknowledge those who are down—those who are of meager circumstances—and ignore them with a seen hatred. In so doing the upper ten does not elevate itself as it might foolishly and soothe itself, but it offends that brotherly friendship that binds all mankind together—Cartoonist.
Offtimes the "better class forgets(?) to acknowledge those who are down—those who are of meager circumstances—and ignore them with a seeming hatred. In so doing the upper ten does not elevate itself as it might foolishly and somewhat think, but it offends that brotherly friendship that binds all mankind together—Cartoonist.
der the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association. The audience which turned out to greet them was large and representative, and was highly enthusiastic. The founder of the club in 1891, has continued all these years as director and manager. His story of the career of the organizer and entertainer for the President of the United States, the cabinet members, members of both houses of congress, the Supreme Court and foreign diplomats, was warmly applauded. The Amphison's selections were admirably gauged to the taste of the audience, and every number was enclosed. The opening chorus, Wel-come Grey, Colored Race a Show, club rendered its first concert twenty-one years ago. Another selection, original with the Amphisons, was "Will They Ever Grow?" Colored Race a Show. The took the house by storm. The medley of folk-songs, the old familiar "Comrades in Arms," and "Good Night, Beloved," were among the "taking" num-bers of the Amphison's club. The style "Life's a Baseball Game," and Miss Louise Howard rendered a difficult piano solo with finished technique. The prodigy remarks of President S. M. Dudley are a testament polished commendation, and the congratulatory letter from Madam E. Azalia Hackley, extolling the work of the Amphisons in the musical uplift of the race, evoked heavy praise.
Mr. W. A. Pollard assisted in receiving the guests, who numbered about 125. Mr. and Mrs. Lee will take an active part in the social life of the capital.
Announcement is made of the marriage of Joseph L. Whiting, teacher of mathematics at Tuskegee Institute, and teacher of music and drawing at Tuskegee, an downt assistant teacher in the teachers' training department of Hampon Institute. The happy event took place at Tuskegee 3, and knot was tied by Rev. J. W. Whittaker chaplain of Tuskegee Institute. Miss Johnson is a daughter of Rev. W. Bishio Johnson, pastor of the City and the Second Baptist Church, and a member of the school and of the teachers' college of Howard University. Prof. and Mrs. Johnson are occupying their new bungalow at Tuskegee Institute.
Dr. Booker T. Washington is expecte in the city in a few days to arrange plan for the coming meeting of the Jeanne D. McCarthy and Deepea T. Toil san active member of this board and the principal meeting will be held, as usual, at the White House.
A local branch of the National Negro Press Association is to be organized her this month.
SHELBYVILLE, KY.
zit is interesting to note that the Amphion Glee Club is the oldest organization of music in the city, with intricate rivals in its particular field, outranking and quality of musical achievements, as the record will show. It has afforded expert training for more than one hundred students, all stars to the leading road companies, all of whom have made good. Three of the original Amphions are still in active service, and the Amphion has held its position continuously for ten years. The other officers are: Vice president, George H. Jefferson; secretary, Clarence A. Barbour; treasurer, James A. Barbour; manager and director, J. Henry Lewis. Some of the members are J. A. Walker, H. J. Nelson, I. T. Hardy, R. P. Brown, Horace Ackwitt, G. N. Hairston, P. Plummer, Walter Ellis and C. S. Beale.
An enjoyable feature of the evening was the playing of the famous Azaalea Mandolin and Glee Club, the foremost organization of its kind in the East.
Dr. Ulisses C. Houston, brother of Attorney, L. Houston, has returned from Chicago, where he graduated from the medical department of Chicago University, winning high honors.
Mr. and Mrs. Forlindin D. Lee (nees Mrs. F. G. Snelson) were "at home" to their host of friends last Friday evening a their beautiful home, 923 R street, northeast. Many valuable presents were given to the Matilda Warrick, Miss M. I. Evans and
Mr. W. A. Pollard assisted in receiving the guests, who numbered about 125. Mr. and Mrs. Lee will take an active part in the social life of the capital.
Announcement is made of the marriage of Prof. Joseph L. Whiting, teacher of mathematics at Tuskegee Institute, and Miss Helen Adele Johnson, a former music and dance teacher at Geegee, an assistant teacher in the teachers' training department of Hampton Institute. The happy event took place at Opelkirk, Aurora, and knot was used by R. J. W. Whittaker, chaplain of Tuskegee Institute. Miss Johnson is a daughter of Rev. W. B. Johnson, pastor of the Second Baptist church, this city, and graduate of our college of Howard University. Prof. and Mrs. Johnson are occupying their new bungalow at Tuskegee Institute.
Dr. Booker T. Washington is expected in the city in a few days to arrange plans for the coming meeting of the Jeanes Fund Board in December. President Taft I am active member of this board and will be held, as usual, at the White House.
A local branch of the National Negro Press Association is to be organized here this month.
SHELBYVILLE, KY.
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A grand Hallowe'en ball was given at the Odd Fellows' hall on Thursday night. A large number of pleasure seekers were present to witness the ball and enjoy the evening with their many friends. The following were the winners of the prizes: Mr. Ed. Fisher, for most comical; Mr. Geo. Childs, for the best looking lady; Mr. Mary Lindsey, the best looking young lady. Here is a list of some of the ladies in male oestumes: Misses Mattie Beachum, Dora Wheeler, annie Rebecca Bryant, Mary Dora Dupont, Dora Dupont, Magaret King, Maggie Knight, Mrs. Joe Mack and Mrs. Chisley.
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Miss Lucy Twyman was called home from Indianapolis on account of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. McIntosh. The people are much cured over the excellent service at the Capital theater. The high class vaudeville and moving picture exhibits are more of an educational nature than a vaudeville show. The people as a whole are much pleased with the attitude and generosity of Manager Perkins. The best shows on the road stop here. The performers last week were good and this
week they are expected to be better. I will have a sketch of the work of this theater each week.
Mrs. James Brown was the hostess for a unique dinner given in honor of a few friends. Things were arranged in a most appetizing way. Those present were: M. R. Young, M. R. Woolf, M. R. P. Russell, M. R. C. Jones, Mrs. Ada Jones and Mrs. W. L. Lawson.
Mrs. M. E. Boyd, Mrs. A. M. Coleman, Mrs. T. L. Brooks, Mrs. M. Thomas, Misses Maymie Woolfork and Alexander and Mr. M. H. Harrison, state grand master, were in Louisville, attending the state stage of the Mosaic Templars of America.
Miss Carrie Hendicks, of New York City, arrived in to be the guest of her sister, Mrs. Hugh Lee. Miss Hendicks is a very charming young lady.
Messas, J. B. Harris, S. E. Shelton, S. Krink and J. B. Clay attended a swell in Georgetown.
The Negro Bull Moosers had a speaking at the county people turned out to hear the speakers. Messas, G. W. Martin and Otto Steele. The writer was also present taking notes.
Mr. S. W. Woolridge spent a few days in Lawrenceburg, where he was highly entertained as the guest of Miss Sadie L. Robinson.
Miss Hattie M. Clay arrived home from Cincinnati, where she has been spending a few weeks.
Mr. Wm. Tall was very severely scalded by the bursting of a boiler of hot water while fireing on a boat from Louisville to New Orleans. He is now somewhat improved.
Mr. William Riley arrived from Cincinnati after being absent for a few weeks.
Misses Estella Marrash Parker, of Louisville, was the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Clara Porter, in Bell Point.
Miss Julia Smith spent a day in Lexington.
Mr. Emanuel Martin has returned from Louisville.
Mrs. Joe L. Young, of Harrodsburg, and Mrs. T. Lee, of Harrodsburg, are much elated over their pleasure. Visit in the city. They were entertained by Mrs. T. E. Smith, Mrs. J. C. Brown and invited to meet the church aid, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. W. L. Lawson.
Master Eugene Smith was called to his last reward at the age of ten years, after a few weeks' sickness of diphtheria.
Prof. A. L. Garvin, state grand chancellor of the Knights of, Pythias, and Mr. Washington were the guests of Lawyer Jones, state attorney of the Knights of Pythias.
A large crowd attended the dance given at the Odd Fellow Hall.
Rev. W. H. Hall, of Philadelphia, who has been at the Corinthian Baptist church since 1915, left for other points after having made many converts.
Rev. Hall's work was of great service to the people.
The home talents are having good success at Taylor's vaudeville house in the Odd Fellows' hall.
A large crowd gathered at the old State House to hear the last appeal of the Negro Democratic speakers, Hon. L. D. Moore, of the Tutt, of Hopkinsville, on Monday night. Mr. Henry Samuels was chairman of the committee on arrangements, which was composed of Messrs. Charles Wells, Essex Mosby, Preston Johnson, Richard Ward and Watts.
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The Valet System Pressing Shop, a new enterprise, has been opened in the Knights o fythias building, next door to Dr. An- nielson, the manager of the office occupied by the Capital social club, with Messrs. Armour Blackburn and Lindsay Woodridge as proprietors. It has been the town talk why more young men don't open up in business. These industrious men are not only hardworking and if you are as loyal to do as you are anxious for the young men to take the front ranks you will give these young men a trial. They offer you the best of service and you will be encouraged to organize this enterprise you will encourage more young men to start out in business.
COLUMBUS OHIO
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SHARE. A most enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Teel, 539 Harrison avenue, on Wednesday, October 30th, when she was tendered a birthday gift. Mrs. Teel was a beloved Robert Henry and Effie Johnson. Covers were laid for eighty-five. The home was beautifully decorated in pink and white, christammenthem and delightful, elegant fulimentary and vocal selection are rendered by Miss Goldie Jones, Flossie Thornton, Effie Johnson, Ida Morehead, Ida Good, Harry Coel and Ardiala Sanchez. The piano and vocal selection is received by Mrs. Teel was an upright grand piano from her son Robert, and a lovely ice cream set from her daughter Effie. The guests were some of Columbus' best friends, Mrs. Bula Williams, Mrs. LuLa Thornton, Mr. and Mrs. Scrugs, Mr. and Mrs. Cobs, Mrs. Walker, Miss Goldie Jones, Mrs. Bula Williams, Mrs. LuLa Thornton, Mrs. and Mrs. Lines, Miss Hattie Booker and many others.
SHERMAN, TEXAS, NEWS
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Hon. C. M. White, supreme commander for the American Woodmen headquarters and the largest last week en route from Springfield, Mo., and other points to Greenville, Tex., and other southern Texas points, going from there to the states of Mississippi and Ala. Carpenter is one of his deputy organizers, and lives at 509 West Lamar street, Sherman, Texas. The American Woodmen is the greatest Negro secret orders in this country.
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ORLANDO, FiA> NEWS NOTES. E
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(By Marcellus Henderson.) ‘Te
Special to THE Fareman.
‘The Bull Moose candidates for gov.
ernor of this state and for congress-
manatlarge, W. C. Hodges and E. R.
Gunby, were in thecity last Monday
night and delivered speeches in the in-
terest of that party. They were not
particular what they said about the
colored people, politically. Mr. Gun-
by, who has long been considered one
of the best speakers in the state,
among other things, said: “Abraham
Lincoln was the greatest human being
that ever lived. He gave the Negroes
of this country their freedom and I am
glad of it. Fifty years after the free-
ing of the Negro by Abraham Lincoln,
‘Theodere Roosevelt, the greatest man
of the present age, freed me from the
Negro.” What was meant by such an
expression was not understood... .Dr.
John R. Scott, deputy vollector of in-
ternal revenue in this state, is in the
city on official business. Dr. Scott has
been in poor health for several months
and was given a sixty days’ vacation.
He spent the time in the mountains of
North Carolina and Virginia, seeking
health and rest. He has greatly im-
proved in health....Mr. Blue, an ad-
mirer of The Freeman, who is in the
city, contemplates purchasing a home
in or near the city and locating here.
He has spent two years or more south
of ere and thinks Orlando the best
place for a home. He is a prominent
‘Mason and Odd Fellow....Capt. A. W.
Dowdell, one of the leading and most
accomplished plasterers and cement
workers in this section, is usually kept
busy, following his trade and getting
new jobs for himself and men. Mr.
Dowdell has just about completed a
hotel at Oakland, containing more
than forty rooms. He keeps a force
of plasterers at work, regularly, as
well as common laborers. Mr. Dow-
dell reads and greatly admires the
Freeman. ...The colored men of trades
are not at all behind in securing 1u-
erative positions. Mr. Sam Sales, who
has been with theGore Bros. for the
past fifteen years, is foreman of the
tile works of the Gore Bros. He is
trusted with their most important
work in and out of the city. Mr, Sales
and Mr. D. Burney, who works for the
same company, were at Apokka last
week, making tile for use in sidewalk
construction there. Mr. Burney owns
valuable property in this city....Mr.
Chas. Hopkins has gone to New
Smyrna, Fla., where hewill open a
shoe repairing shop. He has been
working with his father in the shoe
shop of the latter for the past few
years. All hope Charlie will have suc-
cess in his new field....J. C. Chatt
and F. W. Rutherford have moved
their shop from East to West Church
street in thenew Colyer building, and
‘they are meeting with flattering suc-
cess....Mrs. B. Jordan, after several
days’ confinement to her bed, is up and
about again. Mrs, Jordan is the wife
of Mr. W. E. Jordan, who is a leading
business man in the grocery line.....
Mr. J. B. Harris is being congratulated
upon the style in which his barber
shop is kept, and on the success the
shop has in theselection of first-class
barbers. Besides himself, Mr. Harris
has the following named barbers, con-
nected with his shop: Mr. H. H.Grant,
Mr. John Robinson, Mr. A. L. Perkins.
Theshop is patronized by a fine class
of customers. ...A creditable business
that is proving profitable to its own-
er, is the wood and coal yard recently
established by Mr. Guy Thomas. Mr.
‘Thomas is one of our hard working
and thorough going business men. He
has on hand a large supply of both
wood and coal and his machines are
sawing continuously and the taems are
delivering every day.......Mr. Wash
Simmons, the quick lunch man on
Chureh street, has removed to a much
larger building, a few doors west of
his old stand and asks that his friends
come and see him as before....The
Freeman is being looked for every
week, and the readers are increasing
weekly....Mr. Nelson, a brick mason
who has resided here for the past two
years, was recently wedded to Miss
Ola Brookins, a young miss of seven-
WILL GOFF KENNEDY
EXPRESSES HiS VIEWS
Mr. Knox, Dear Sir: Reading in
your issue of October 26 an article by
Mr. John B. Cullen. He certainly
voices my sentiments in his article.
Have run my present show, the Fa-
mous Troubadours, six years without
closing, with success, gained an envi-
able reputation second to none, wher-
ever we have appeared. And there are
thousands of Freeman readers can ver-
ify the above statement, both in the
profession and out. Now the perform-
‘er that will steal away like a thief in
‘the night or allow themselves to be
‘persuaded is no good to themselves or
to a manager and the sooner a mana-
ger is rid of such unscrupulous per-
sons the better. The days of slavery
are past and a man is his own free
agent and does not have to run away.
Have had several performers of the
kind Mr. Cullen speaks of, but their
importance was never so great as to
affect our show in the least. All the
performers who have worked for me
in any capacity can truthfully say that
T have not only done a manager's duty
buthave been a friend and adviser for
everything that stands for the uplift
of them and the profession. My motto
has always been “Do what's right,
come what may,
Signed, PROF, EPH WILLIAMS.
‘The man who advertises in The Free-
man gets good results, while the man who
does “not is. always kicking about hard
times.
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‘Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an
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Make it unanimous.
We feel fair enough, thank you.
Its a fine pair anyhow—Wilson and
Marshall.
Destruction complete—no salvage
whatever.
‘The colonel shouldn't have done it.
Now he’s spoiled his place in history.
Albert J. Beveridge showed splendid
speed but he was slated with the oth-
ers. He went.
Bishop Walters, one would think, is
in a fine frame of mind. He stood
stoutly with the hosts that routed the
Armagedddonites,
‘The Republican party in the deck,
all else is the sea. We move to strike
‘out the word Republican and substi-
tute the word Democrat.
The Colonel is reported as being
happy over the fact that he “busted”
up the old party. He always showed
capability of great mischief.
‘This was noted, that the country is
Republican in normal times. ‘The
combined votes of Taft and Roosevelt
were generally greater than that of
‘Wilson.
‘The army of Armageddon marched
‘up the hill, then marched down again.
‘The Lord was eevidently very much
@ispleased. Maybe they got to wor-
ehining o enlden. cal.
Indianapolis had a large contingent
of Bull Moosers. They were very
much in evidence before the election;
since that time they seem to have
taken to the cyclone cellar.
Somehow or another we feel that
the “Demies” are not going to be too
rough on the colored brother. They
are not strangers to conditions. They
will not make us the scum of the
earth.
‘The Negroes have got the Demo-
erats on trial. Some awful threats
have been made of what would happen
in event of eDmocratic success. We
give it as our opinion that we will not
know the difference, and if this pre-
diction is true much of the hard feel-
ing between that party and the Negro
race will give away.
‘We are absolutely in the hands of
the —— well, the Democrats, Since
prayers were made on either side it
may not go so badly after all. You
know we all thought that Chief Jus-
tice White would be a lemon as it
concerned the race. But one of the
first things that he handed down was
@ package that was most agreeable to
the negro Knights of Pythias.
‘The election of Wilson and Marshall
ig not at all surprising in view of the
divided opposition. At the best it
‘would have been a task to have beaten
the Democratic ticket this year, head:
ed as it was by those excellent men,
the Governors of New Jersey and In-
diana. The factions in the Republican
party trained their guns on one an:
other rather than the common enemy,
hence their annihilation is complete.
We feel also to congratulate the next
president, Woodrow Wilson, on his
election. We see him as an upright
man who is too great to entertain
small notions of our race. We said
as much long ago. We were not as:
sured that his party was his equal in
this resnect. However, since his party
is in power we will have to have more
faith in it. hoping that it will view it
an opportunity to prove that it is Hot
different to other parties.
Doubtless Mr. Taft feels the sting
of defeat, vet he has been president,
is now president. Consequently he
will not feel crushed as some other
candidates who had not enjoyed the
sweets of the high distinction. He
held, and rightfully enough, that the
defeat of Mr. Roosevelt for the nom-
ination was a satisfactory happening.
It is needless to say that he also
holds that the defeat of Mr. Roose-
velt for nrasident is eratifving. Nor
need we think Mr. Taft unduly biased
owing to his own candidacy. His
type of men. regardless of office, held
‘Mr. Roosevelt a menace and dangerous
in event of success,
THE CAUSE OF IT ALL.
Mr. Roosevelt is to be greatly
plamed for-what hadnened, even if
through it all great good does come.
And we cannot but help think that the
American people, the majority, chose
‘wisely in selecting Governor Woodrow
Wilson. He is that good we have in
mind.
Mr. Roosevelt thrust his personality
forward as a political asset, and it was.
But he mistook this admiration for
fa call. He thought himself peculiarly
fitted to lead the American people—a
json of destiny. And he has proven an
attractive figure, alluring men to him
against their better judgment as it
concerns a safe, sane government. Al-
ready a favorite, Mr. Roosevelt played
astute politics, ‘working on the sym-
Dathies of a class which has always
been, and who feel that it is most
responsible for its place in the world.
Of- course there were more, but these
in the man made up his party, think-
ing that the sun would shine brighter
the next morning owing to his selec-
tion,
Mr. Roosevelt is greatly to be
blamed in stirring up strife, so much
strife to the single end—his election
as president. He promised something
for all, and in a sense equivalent to a
denial’ of the same by other parties,
when in fact the country is in the
eighth of prosperity. To his states-
manlike ideas he added those of a
demagogue, thus falling in the esti-
mation of those whose admiration
counts most. A government by the
people means that; it means further,
that if such reforms as Mr. Roosevelt
suggested are needed they have
mouths to ask for them.
Mr. LaFollette headed the movement
for reform in the party such as the
foremost thinkers thought were
neded. Mr. Taft was prepared to
aequiesce in whatever demands meant
for the good of the country. Nothing
of good would have been withheld
from the people. But Mr. Roosevelt
thought to see the high tide coming
in; he would on it, and thus to victory.
Me was impatient, impetuous and as
a eonmequanice: tae caida penalty:
| HEALTH OF THE CHILD IN
SCHOOL.
| Do you eat breakfast every day? Do
you drink coffee or tea? Do you hove
‘your bedroom window open or shut
lat night? Do you own a toothbrush’
| These and other pertinent questions
are to be answered by the children in
the public schools of Minnesota. They
form part of a “Heaith Grading Out
line” prepared by Dr. Ernest B. Hoag,
special director of school hygiene for
the state, whereby teachers and schoo!
nurses may learn in the most direc
manner possible the physical condition
‘of the children intrusted to their care.
“Rational conservation of the mental
and physical health of our school chil
dren” is the ultimate ideal of thi:
and other current health projects re
ported to the United States Bureau o}
Education.
The appointment of a special state
director for school hygiene and the in
stitution of a searching but nontech
‘nical healthy survey by teachers an¢
school nurses, are important contri
butions to the school-hygiene move
ment that is now steadily making its
way throughout the country.
DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON’S
REPORT.
In making his annual report to the
trustees of the Normal and Industrial
Institute, Dr. Booker T. Washington
makes the significant statement that
the attendance this year slightly de-
jereased as compared with last year,
He also says that the condition is in
line with the policy suggested by the
‘board of trustees to the end that the
‘most promising grade of students be
secured rather than a large number.
He says: “Instead of increasing the
number of students, we are trying to
secure the most promising grade of
students and to round out and perfect
fall departments of our work and se-
cure a more uniform and regular at
tendance of students. This means that
we have been compelled to refuse ad-
mission during the year to hundreds
of students, in many cases not because
of lack of room and means, but for the
\reason already stated.”
‘The new policy is in accordance
[with the educational trend of the day
which is towards specialism or thor-
oughness. The efficiency of schools
after all is the better advertisement.
And true enough, the fame of efficien-
cy is the magnet of institutions of the
kind, although there are some that
are practically at a standstill, num-
erically speaking. Germany, perhaps,
is most noted for famous schools that
refuse to grow in numbers. And this,
we think, is due to the intent of the
management, an effort to secure the
most promising grade of students.
| With the reputation enjoyed by Tus-
kegee the management could do no
better thing than send into the world
the best equipped individuals, whose
names when mentioned in connection
with the institution would arouse the
highest respect. In a measure this is
already true, but owing to the youth
‘of the institution, its age, it will do
much yet, learned right out of its
daily experiences which can be witb
profit, added on to its daily opera.
tions.
In 1636 Harvard university saw the
light. Doubtless it has gathered wis-
dom out of its experience in all of
these years until it stands for intel:
lectualism. Harvard and intellect are
synoymous; not that vague, more or
less faithless figurative sense. To say
he is a Harvard man says that he is
an intellectual man.
| ,Tuskegee and product can also
stand mutually sponsor, and as they
do, but they can in that Harvard sense
that admits of no doubt whatever.
‘That is to say, all men that have
judgment in scholastic matters would
have to give into the proposition: Tus.
kegee and efficiency are one.
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Sometime ago we said that Mr
Roosevelt was capable of mischief. The
thoughtful ones who watched closely
his career in the white house were al:
so impressed with the fact that the
executive mansion was no Place for a
character of the Roosevelt type. The
founders of the government moved
with “fear and trembling” among the
people, fearful chat they would offend,
or that they be thought to act in any
‘way prejudicial to the prosperity of
the new government of, for and by the
people.
‘Washington was particularly care
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ful that he would not appear ambi-
tious, setting the saving precedent of
serving not more than two terms,
thus proclaiming allegiance to the
spirit in which the government was
conceived. Others followed, seeming
to hold it a sacred duty to keep the
faith in the interest of a government
|where the people were the rulers,
| Of our twenty-seven presidents none
had the temerity to stand out against
‘the third term precedent saving Roose-
|velt. Grant was urged; he would not
say “no.” Roosevelt threw his hat in
the ring, in other words he uttered
‘his defiance at what he and so many
have termed the ancient, meaning the
‘useless. ‘The salvation of the govern-
ment may not be wholly or in part
|dependent on limiting the terms of the
‘president, but in the nature of things
it tends to keep the ship of state
from the shallow places. Those who
Iwere ardent for the ex-president would
not see it that way—blinded by the in-
fatuation. But he was none the less
aware of the danger even if he felt
‘himself to be above temptation. He
‘perhaps counted himself as one who
was strong, hence freer of ambition’s
germ, with its possibility of eventuat-
ing into great dreams. He perhaps
would not have been Caesar even if
the kingly crown should have been
offered him thrice three times. But
what about those who would follow?
| Would they be so well contained?
| Perhaps they would not be pos-
|sessed with his moderation, as he may
view? What could save against a
perpetuated presidency, where sol-
diers and navy knows no duty except-
ing from the higher authority? This
higher authority could be ambitious,
then what?
‘The American people have said
there are not going to be any condi-
contrary notwithstanding. They have
tions of the kind, Mr. Roosevelt to the
thrust back the total propaganda of
chisms with their entail of harmful
possibilities. The ex-president de.
seended to the ordinary politician,
gambling in political causes and ef
fects, playing as assiduously the game
of futures as the veriest tyro of Wall
street. It was a most beautiful game,
dazzling, fascinating, worthy of the
‘Napoleonic mind that held us in the
hazard.
| He would do this here, that there,
in event it tended to the end in view—
the elevation of Theodore Roosevelt.
| Happily enough there were others
who saw the fine Italian hand as it
builded its causes, It was met with
the crushing, yet refreshing avalanche
of wholesome judgment, guaranteeing
lus the usual peaceful ways instituted
jlong since by the founders of the re-
i public.
S, COLERIDGE-TAYLOR AND PAUI
LAWRENCE DUNBAR.
| More than once writers in speaking
of 8. Coleridge-Taylor, the English ne-
gro music composer, has been com-
pared with Dunbar, the negro poet.
‘The effort is to have it appear that
|they occupied relatively the same re-
lation to the race, and somewhat in
the sense of disparagement as it re
lates to the noted white composers.
Paul Lawrence Dunbar was not a
great poet; he was an acceptable poet
a fact that meant very much for a he-
gro. He was best in his negro race
characterizations. It is safe to say
that in this sphere he bas no equals
jup until this time. This has reference
|to his poems. A few southern white
\writers have done some negro dialect
and negro philosophy, such as “Brer
Rabbit,” by J. Chanler Harris. Most
jof such writings have been in prose
and as difficult to read as Chaucer,
[consequently there followed but little
pleasure or profit. The philosophy
-was not always convincing after hav-
ing been cleared of the maze of out-
landish trappings.
| It was altogether different with Dun-
bar. The flow of thought was not im-
peded by a too quaint garb. He struck
off familiar situations to g nicety.
He amused, entertained. He called
‘up remembrances that were delight-
ful, even of the homely doings of a
lerude people. This was great in its
way, but not what is conceded to be
the greatest in the best literary sense.
His lyrics were of a beautiful order,
simple, touching. They could be un-
derstood. He did not confine them to
his race, but doubtless got his touch
of pathos from what he knew, saw
and heard of his own folk. A vein of
dolor ran through all of these and
which so appeals to mankind, pre-
ferring to hear the songs of sorrow.
“He drew the dolors from the wounded
| __part,
And breathed a spirit in his rising
heart.”
‘The object of the foregoing has been
to show to some extent how Paul Law-
Tence Dunbar stood as a poet in the
accepted sense; the further object be-
ing to show that as much as we think
of him, the two, Coleridge-Taylor and
Dunnbar are not in the same class.
| Of the many magazines and others
more or less notable publications none
are without their “poetical” contribu-
tors; these compare favorably enough
jwith Dunbar. We do not think he
suffers by the statement. But what
is said of these contributors can not
be said of the composer of music.
Coleridge-Taylor did the great things
in music which were readily enough
discovered in the scope of theme,
treatment and so fourth, which some-
how make themselves known. They
are not done by hundreds, but by the
very few. I think Iam safe when say-
ing that no living composer classed
with the Negro during his career.
| Coleridge-Taylor did essay the great-
est by way of composition. His works
are recognized as among the greatest
of today, and perhaps, the very great-
lest. He did nothing that’s triffing.
[In fact he was so high and serious
jee he failed in giving an air of go to
such transcriptions as required a
threatment of the kind. Our own folk
lore songs done over by him are as
masterly as studies in Chopin or those
of any of the better composers. This
does not detract from him as a com-
poser; it decidedly lifts him out of
the Dunnbar class. One must work
industriously to see the intent of the
eminent negro composer in most of
what he did, but it is there as it is in
Browning, as it is in Wagner. No
composer was ever on stilts and he
verely classic than Coleridge-Taylor.
He has no little pieces. All of the
other writers did write simple music,
‘such as children can play. The negro
composer was ever sn stilts and he
would not come down. He has a
place among the great ones, such as
Handel, Bach, Hyden, Mozart, Beeth-
oven; among the great severe ones, as
Listz and Wagner.
THE RECALL.
The recall of judges idea threatened
to become popuiar. It was born in the
far ‘West, where it made considerable
headway “without protest. It was a
thing of the majority, not. springing
from the people, however, but thrust
‘on them as some new form of deliver.
ance. They did not know the sum of
their sinning until the greater minds
of the country took up the matter,
which had been grabbed up by Mr.
‘Roosevelt in the furtherance of his ef-
fort at the presidency. The wise men
of the country sounded the alarm,
‘driving back an evil that the people
were themselves unconsciously perpe-
trating on themselves. Hon. Richard
Bartholdt, of Missouri, in speaking to
the pernicious doctrine of recall in
the House of Representatives, Febru-
ary 26, 1912, said:
“We have built our institutions on
the proposition that the people have a
right to rule. Their will is made
‘known through the suffrage, And
when opinions differ, as they usually
ao. the majority must govern. But
that is not the whole of the proposi-
tion. If it were, there would be no
safeguard whatever for the rights of
the minority. The majority might ap-
propriate their property. It might re-
duce hem to slavery. It might even
take away their lives. The proposition
takes for granted, then, certain guar-
anties for the protection of the minor-
ity. And what are these? They are
those elementary rights which no ma-
jority, however large, may ever vio-
ate. They have been recognized in
constitutions and bills of rights, but
they were not created by them. They
‘inhere in free government itself, for
human freedom is impossible without
‘them. Among these rights there is
none more important than this, that
ae citizen shall be deprived of his lib-
erty or property except by the judg-
ment of the law, and after a trial be-
fore an independent and impartial
tribunal. We have now come to the
keystone of the arch. It is this: The
majority of the legal voters cannot
constitute itself this tribunal.
“If it can, it still holds the property
and lives of the minority in its hands,
‘subject to its mere will and pleasure,
for there is no one who can call it to
account.”
Perhaps the possible vicious conse-
quence of the doctrine has been stated
ag clearly and as forcibly here as it
well can be stated. The people are
not judicial tribunals, not the too often
capricious people, per se, but their
chosen representatives, selected for
their ability, probity, integrity, and
who, if they fail in rendering popular
‘decisions at all times, or even right
‘decisions, will be still no less capable
than the people as a whole in deter-
raining thidgnt
THE FREEMAN IN NEW YORK.
You can get The Freeman in New
‘York at the Williams & Stevens House.
200 est hirdeth street
MERIDIAN, MISS.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
‘Rev. L. S. Lee, president of the East
Missigsippl state ‘convention, “has” been
presiding over that body, which convened
Rreftatriesburg. ‘Misa, November 1-3. ~The
Reve Sf Davis, Jt) Flinn and J, &
Brokins have been aitending the mecting.
Bloc Mrs Tea Lockhart, wife of W.
Hoohart, and oldest dauatiter of Mr. John
Moore, who has been sick for some ime
dled Gelober 22. Her funeral was attend:
Seat El Bethel Baptist church, October
$2. “Sue was buried at the Masonite ceme-
fer, Hey, CT, Stamos the pastor of
Uinlca. “She” ieaves: four small hiidren
We extend our sympathy to the bereaved
Tamily. "May God bless each one... Mr.
AWPNE Deloach, head. caller for the M.
20. Railroad Company, who has been to
Enako and took Mis son to Hot Springs,
Src for his health, has returned to the
ait.” (He ‘hax been’ sl, hime forthe
SIO cow days. We wish im a. speedy
Pee very tM P,P. ‘Burrell, while han
Sling core envy tumber, tet piece al
on'his foot. a few dave’ ago.” Dr. Ee
Pfoward is attending him.--.-Barnum and
Holley ‘will bein. Meridian on November
Toile the’ big elephants. "Look "out,
hoya, Mis ME B. Gibhs, of Birming-
Pore: Aah thas been’ visiting Meridian Te
bamtiy sire “are always. glad to See you
cently: | Geet $1,000 was rained ‘at the
Stari epobiean‘comeinon, which ws
held at St. James A. M. E. church, Octo-
Ber'ott ‘Hov. Billings, the pastor, 1s to be
Der tuended’” for nis noble’ work... The
{Riica’ of New Hope Baptist chur, led
Waalgtre. Joon Burrell, will soon have a
by aarreating some. time in. November.
Rees 1S"Uee is pastor of the church:
LEXINGTON, KY., NOTES.
‘Special to THE FREEMAN.
Stxfrs. Mayme Ford is able to be up agalr
atter a severe iliness....Mrs. Mary Pear.
SalI Is: confined to her bed with lagrippe
Sl Mrs. Coleman Stewart and daughter
Hiss Viola, spent Sunday with Mrs. B.D.
Black, of the county. Mrs. Black leaves
Prigay fo visit her sister, (Mrs. Phi
roadus, of Centerville... :Mrs. U.S
Eihoole® leaves for Cumberland next Sun
Gaye This week at the Gem, the Vic-
fotla’ Five is one of the season's hits
ier_are Earl Burton, Helen. Bumbra3
and Buckner and Bucktier.
“OUR SEASON.”
We hoisted up our white top the four-
teenth day. of May ;
Brervoe was chert hippy, brishe an
fas
P. G. Lowery gazed all ‘round and slowly
. to Prince did say:
I place this band within your charge, now
7 place irect_ them how 10 play
so Arthur L. Prince, with baton grand,
Wook, “fall “chatge of the “minstrel
Which gave great satisfaction we're proud
16 understand.
The merry. maids and jesters all wore 2
pleasant smile,
And tery’ one was lucky to save & snus
Tite pile.
§ owe all clasp hands and say adieu,
Bor" November second our vent season's
through.
And may we meet again ‘ere late
With there big cheers for the Fashior
Plate.
We're glad we had such a pleasant roam
Our trunks ‘are checked for home, swe
home.
ie —Miss Ruth Sprague.
ED. WINN AND HIS SONNY SQUTH
F ‘COMPANY. >
“The big combination act” is now play-
ing their second season on the Gus Sun
circuit. and meeting with great success.
{nis act has broken more decords on this
direvit. than any other attraction. The
complete roster of the company Is as fol-
fows: Ba Winn, Wilbert Dixon, Henry
Gant, Waunetta ‘LeRoy, Lena Snowden,
Garle Anderson, Henry’ Warmack, Har-
vey Jenkins, Chester Gordon, with Fred
Green as business manager. The act
Spens with “Minstrel Days,” introducing
fhe"entire company, with Wilbert Dixon
ana Henry Gant as principal ends and
fa. Winn as conversationalist. The olio
Fa. ists of three acts of up-to-date vau-
deville: Waunetta Lees, the southern
‘ghtingaie in calc and’ ragtime selec
Hons; Wiibert Dixon, the dusky senator,
‘fnd Ba. Winn, vocalist and crayon artist
"Nognlight ont the Lever," a one-act mu:
sleal "comedy, ‘presenting a “spectacular
Phantosy of ‘plantation days, "eoneludes
ee ng deg P =
juartette, compaced. 0 fear’
‘Gant, ‘setond tener ; “Henry Warmack
ae tenor; oe Gordon, Ca es
and Harvey Jenkins, second bass, in pop:
lar and ragtime melodies witha grand
Rnaie, “Waiting on the Robert. B Lee,”
Buck’and wing dancing galore; a bot time
on the levee.” Regards 0 all in and out
Of the profession.
THE AUDITORIUM THEATER.
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
An exceptionally good gathering of fea-
tures was offered last week to the patrons
ofthe’ Auditorium. Beginning with Alex-
ander’s Rag Time Band. Not often does
a musical act deserve the leading position
ona vaudevitie bill, such ‘at is accorded
this band. ‘The artists who make up this
fet are first-class musicians, rendering a
fine ‘program. that elleits. Many encores
‘This was followed by Evon Robinson and
Gives, featuring Mamie Butler, who had
Made’ such a hit that they were Kept for
Shother week; then Nicholas and. Logan,
Singing and dancing comedians. Tolliver:
the sensational ‘roller’ skaten. “won. much
AGmiration for the many” dificult “ngures
hevcut in nis act. “The show concluded
Wier the funny skit, “Bn Chain Light
hing”"“whieh was filled. with light amuse:
ent and themusie and. songs were of
the kind that receives great applause. En
Chain Lightning was a humorous rodent
Sho hada volce that could. be heard
hove the utmost efforts of the musicians
inthe ‘orchestra, and was put on by a
[Nery able. company of entertainers’ to
Tend varletyto the performance.
| CINCINNATI, OHIO.
in arene.
|, It has been many a day since any act
han given “the ‘satiseaction at the. Pek
Tie SGuleport “and “Wallace ‘Airnished
this weeks To we franks we should say
the tlrm was ut. tomether”expectaly, or
the Fifth ‘avenue plashouse.”Stise Liem
WWanlace never looked. better, nor never
Fave a better demonstration. of her ar-
fiat ability as_an_ emotional. performer
than’on. this ‘occasion. especially” in. her
new song nit, “Fou Certainy Look Good
to Mer White this isnot her fest an
Fearince mn the Queen Cis. its the nr
Hime that she ‘hae played: ihe Pekin, and
there ‘is'no question about her act being
recengaged. in the near future with “het
ew spartnen, “Mr “Gulfport, though a
Young man, he showed to be & coming
Enmedian. "He has the art and he never
‘Sverlooks! a. point. to. make. "00d, "He
Should give R°'sood’ account Gf ‘himset
further Up the line.
| Reed and iy rr ate ae
man ‘correspondent from Big I
Mich, “that they are. cut. with: the. Geor
Hin. Goons, with Jake ‘Brown as prinetina
Somedian”, They are all going big. They
play Petoskey, Mich, Apene, Mich, witi
Cheppovsan, “Stieh. "to" follow. » Beat "re
garde Conall, thelr iriends,
Miles ‘Virgie, Tessex. “who is another
Cincinnati girl, was given A trvout as a
Sonctist cat" the “Pekin and’ made. good
ifoneh she has, just reached the age til
gitowea’ ty law, to appear on the stage
She wandiea ‘herself iike an old timer. It
is the polley of the manacer to develon as
touch bore tment as possible when they
Show' the ability.
THE SAVOY THEATER, MEMPHIS.
‘agThis week's bill was another headliner.
SHappy Days. in, Dixie—the Wedding, ot
Sambo and Dinah Green,” a real South-
ern plantation melody, ‘staged by little
‘Tommy Parker, of Jacksonville, Fla.. wat
given in two acts. The first act shows the
wedding of Sambo, and the second,
holiday on the plantation.
Big numbers. on the bill were Laur
Smitt and Maggie Payne, featuring
“Come, Marry Harry," with a dancing
chorus.
Maggie Payne as a male impersonator
was g00d.
|The next number on the bill was the
Plantation Trio, which was a scream, con-
sists of Lewis, Gardner and Reese, Sam
Gardner as Aunt Eliza. The finale was
closed with a real plantation scene. every-
body having a chance to show their danc-
ing qualities. Tt was really hard to tell
who was the best. as every one recelved
an_equal number of encores.
‘The cast is as follows: Aunt Bliza
Jenkins, Sam Gardner: Sambo Jenkins
‘Tommy’ Parker: Jasper Lee, | Mageic
Payne; Carrie Brown, Jasner L4e's swoet-
heart, Laura Smith; Parson Jones, Geo.
Lewis: Dinah Green, Corine Adams; Dea-
con Green, Billy Reese.
‘Mr. A. Barrasso is very well pleased
with his show and the patronage it has
received. We are turning them away
nightly, Would like to hear from all good
sisters teams and novelty acts.
Rilly Reese, manager.
‘The team of Gardner and Graham has
closed five successful weeks at the Savov
theater, Memphis, Tenn. WN onen at the
Crown ‘Garden November 25 for an. in-
Gefinite time, with Chicago to follow.
Laura Swith says hello, Ella Goodloe,
also Josie Graham. Billy Reese wants
Mary Goodwin to write at once.
BARNUM & BAILEY NOTES.
The greatest show on earth is_now on
the closing week. Prof. Jas Wolfscale
has signed up with the big show for next
Season and. will carry sixteen people.
Prof. Wolfseale and his whole band, at
the end of the season, will go direct!y
to St. Louls for a week and will go from
there to Chicago, to-open up with a bis
theatrical production, which will open No-
vember 25th. Prof. Wolfscale will not
Spend the winter in St. Louis, as was
stated a few weeks ago. While showing
in Corsicana, ‘Tex.,.we had the pleasure
of meeting a few of the Black Patt! per-
formers, They showed Corsicana on Fri-
day nizht and as they did not leave until
Saturday at 12 o'clock, they were for-
tunate enough to see our parade. ‘The
members of the company who paid us a
Mist were Mr. Julius Glenn, principal
comedian: Mr. Al Watts, straight, and his
wife, Mrs. Watts, Prof. Wolfscale and
company send regards to all members of
the Black Patt! company, wishing them
the greatest success
oh
HUNTINGTON'S MIGHTY MIN-
STRELS EN ROUTE.
Huntington's Mighty Minstrels, travel-
ing In their own private cars, touring Mis.
sourl, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma and
‘Texas, visiting the most noted cities. o!
these ‘states, are having tremendous hits
and applauses in all parts, with the fore-
most comedian and star in the person o}
‘Mr. William Saddler. He is a genial
Stage manager, kind and courteous to al
with whom he comes in contact. He js
Scoring nightly, receiving applauses, wit!
his original jokes and conundrums, and
singing “I Feel Religion Coming On.”
‘Grey Curtis has joined hands. with his
‘ol dpal in the line of minstrelsy. | Mr
Curtis has won the hearts of many. by
his most jovial and comie parts and sing:
ing, “Southern Gal.”
‘Clara Saddler, our singing and dancing
souret, scores nightly, and is greeted by
applauses whenever she 1s seen or heard
and is highly appreciated by the ladies ir
her charge, as she is kind and humorous
at all times, “As leading Indy she has, ne
superiors and few equals. She sings “Dc
Tt Now.”
Susie’ Gilbert, the enchanting singing
comedienne, has ‘found a place in the hearts
[of the public, and will be remembered 2:
fhe of the leading artists of the protes-
‘son, "as, she is an’ exceptionally "clever
actress in her line of work. She sings
“oh. You Cireus Day.”
‘Pauline Wiggs has won the public by
her high-class singing and dancing.
Prof. B. R. Randolph, the bandmaster.
has spared no small amount of time in
bringing his band to the highest point of
exerlience, which in time will be a credit
and honor to him as a recompense for
his, patience as a teacher and musician.
‘Prof. EB, L. Walton, the Juvenile orches.
tra leader, hoe won for Almself a. place
in the professional ranks as a first-class
violnist and orchestra leader, He has
come In contact with some of the most
severe eritics and has stood the test.
“These statements are heard from state
to state, and they reflect on the. show
band and orchestra the highest honors.
"The commany, owned and managed by
‘Mr. Huntington,” has talent of the best
kkind, and ig a grand success.
Prof J. C. Turner, the veteran musician
and bandmaster, is in the bunch,
“The company sends regards to all i
god out of the profession.
EASTERN THEATRICAL NEWs.
|
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By Billy E. Jones.
‘The well-known quintette, To: "
and wife, Gussie Smith, Helen Chics nc
Billy Mills, presented their minstre’ snc
OEE at the "Pioneer, theater, New Yor
Chase" possesea "a voice "of nein
< ‘of remarkabi:
and scored nicely in her num:
ber, "Mr: Dream Man’ fom Deis
Mroduced his big song hit, “Mandy 1s
Waiting For You,” and judging from tre
applause, the song was well liked ttt:
One of the best songs Tve heard since
“How Do You Do, Miss Mandy,” and
one big hit.
‘The-Bastern Trio, who appeared a
‘Murray Hill theater recently. scored s at
in thelr singing and dancing, the ‘sont
numbers getting over nicely: This a2
Should not have any trouble in’ holding
thelr own on any bill. They have open
time after November 4. Write in to hose
Orr, 348" West Forty-frst street. New
York City.
Miss Ruby Taylor, formerly of the Patt
Show, now resides ih Brooklyn.
‘The Dora Patterson Trio, composed ct
Harry Stout, John ‘Bagingion ‘and Dor
East on the Cuureh time "They hast te
‘on the y just fn-
ished on the Canadian time
Billy E Jones scored a big hit with the
“Devilish Rag” in Brooklyn at the Cataret
show, recelving three encores at tact pe
formance. ‘This is certainly going come
Notice has been received of the deats
of Harry Keaton, of the well-known ho
ton-Hoop rollers, who were playine Is
London.
and Loretta, who just finished ten
weeks through Ontario, Can. went bie a:
‘the Auditorium, Buffalo.
| Copeland and Payton are booked sole
fon Pantage time. ‘They are playin this
Week at Pantage's theater, Los Angeles
Sam Lucas, one of the oldest colored
performers, was forced to leave the vasite-
Ville stage owing to illness. Tie will just
entertain at private affairs and entertain
ments,
Hart and Johnson opened Monday tast
at Hammerstein's theater, New York
Ray White, with the Eastern ‘rio, i
featuring the song, “At the Rag Time
J. Francis Morris is making good wit
the John Rucker Musical Comedy Com:
pany.
Brooks and Robinson, the two boys frow
Zork, are scoring a saéeess on the’ Paci
Coast.
Tom Delaney’s big act of ten people
ese comedies me
shows in New York and scored a big hit
on the bill.
BROOKLYN, N. Y.
Colored novelty acts predominated at
the Sunday concerts November 3 on 12sth
strect. The acts caused much favorable
comment and were as follows: Mrs. Adia
‘Overton Walker and her Porto Tiican
Girls at Keith's theater, and the Musicu
Spillers and John W. Cooper, the polite
Sentriioguist, at" Hurtig & ‘Seaman
Music Hall
“WHAT'S WHAT ON THE DUDLEY
cIRCUIT.”
Eastern Circuit.
| eink Eee Ny haeare manager? Sas Cree
etsn Low We taanry manager? Jas Cros:
33h Purcell and Thornton, Patrick and
i
|_ Washington, D. C.—Fairyland theater.
Fran Wistny managers Nicholas and
TORE oats |D., —Poraken: ater
e tarees) Hessen nas tee
eae
Teothington, D. C—West Bnd theater,
cunt URED” DanGgar’ “anderen sand
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Teens We Dicte theater, Waiter
one eget eran aan ee
ZCONE: Besse" Dinsior aka Dinaee
Roane ya lone theaters: Vanier:
pe Tees “Sie Sellen ations
Bra Tpet tha Faves
Retaert Nene, Vere. H. Dolley the:
ste ne Tei union? eons
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Western Circuit.
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Cain, Goleman Minor, A. E. Scafar's
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Cleveland, 0. riole theater, ©. J. Har-
Ponape Yaumeatan ties eae
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‘Campbell and Campbell, Joe Johnson.
What’s Your Name?
In all walks of life we find this question sakes.
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The Freeman Cartoonist Sketches this week's Bill at the Crown Garden
Allen's Troubadours lead; the rest follow.
A. Lovejoy is somebody with Allen's Troubadours.
Mrs. L. Williams is a bearcat with Allen's Troubadours.
John Hedge at Liberty theater, Honolulu, Hawaii. Going big.
R. Gibson is screaming them nightly with Allen's Troubadours.
Kid Thomas is there with the goods with Allen's Troubadours.
Gaines and Brown at the Orpheum, Boston, November 7, 8, 9 and 10.
Mrs. J. Carter has an eye like an eagle at the door with Allen's Troubadours.
The Carter Trio, Paul, Ruth and Nettle are at the Grand theater, Brooklyn, N. Y., week of November 3.
The Johnson's are having success on the coast, Present address, 1015 Stanford avenue, Los Angeles, Cal.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen are there, and always have been, with the goods. Ask the North, East, West and South.
John and Lila Moore, the versatile character team, now touring the eastern and Middle states, with Florida Troubadours.
T. L. P. H. Davis, of the Manhattan Trio, is in the city. He is making the rounds of the show houses; making good.
The Original Carolina Comedy Four, booked solid over the United time. D. Jones, Mgr.; Phil Johnson, C. Chase, Fred Davis.
Thornton's Big City Trio closed at the Monogram theater, Chicago, November 3. At the Virginia last half of the week. Premier to follow.
Buckner and Buckner, St. Louis, now with Burton's Victorious Stock Company, meeting with good success. Will soon be seen in vaudeville again.
Billy Nichols, the well-known impersonator, is at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week. He is still astounding them with his cleverness. He's the human wonder.
The male member of the team of the Dudley has recovered from his injury of a few weeks ago, when he was struck by a street car. They were in Akron, O. this week.
Epps and Loretta just closed engagement of ten successful weeks in Ontario, Toronto, and at the Majestic theater, Wonderland theater.
Prof. Sin, the band leader, and musicians, Edmonds, Harvey, Humphrey, Carter, Williams, A. Thomas, J. Harris, A. Johnson and A. Louis constitute some band with Allen's Troubadours.
Hester Kenton, dauseuse, was skipping over the Crown Garden stage most delightfully last week in Indianapolis. She desings and talks most vivaciously. She easily belongs to the Ala. Overton Walker class.
Stovall and Stovall close with the John Rucker show November 9. Will open at a popular little vaudeville theater. The Stovall made quite an impression the New Orleans people, and now are big favorites.
King Williams and dogs have been in Gloe Bay, N. S. week of October 21. At Montreal, Canada, October 28. Newfoundland follows for six weeks. Dogs, four in number, doing well. King Williams is having great success.
After spending six weeks in New York City, with great success and making a trip to Niagara Male, N. Y., the two Weavers, Eula Mae and J. J., are in Cleveland, O., visiting in both of the male member, in Weaver, N. West, at the Monogram theater, Chicago, Ill.
The Jolly Henderson's close their second engagement at the New Crown Garden, Indianapolis, November 10, and will be at the New Crown Garden, the theater, Chicago, and the week of the 18th at the Pekin theater, Cincinnati, O., returning to the Crown Garden, November 25th.
The Four Brass Men are featuring a bill of eight big acts this week at Prisilla theater, Cleveland, O. Act going great, M. F. R. W. Simpson is visiting husband in Cleveland, Four Brass Men are at Sandusky, O., November 10th and at Ashland, O., November 14, and 15 and 16.
The only Irvin C. Miller is some straight man. He is a fine young man who will soon be leading them all. He is a big
help to Mr. Rucker because he works on the same style as George M. Cohen and puts new ideas in the old comedian's head, he makes Mr. Rucker's comedy much stronger.
Robert C. White, who has been in New Orleans for the summer as manager of the Chicago hotel, was induced to take the road again by Mr. Jos. Ippice, proprietor of the Dixie Land Minstrels, and to come to show for the southern trip, which territory Mr. White is very familiar with, from his personal experience as a manager. Mr. White wrote the show "From Slavery to Freedom," the own book of Lyrics are fine. The show is now in South Carolina, and from there goes to Florida; then to Cuba.
The big cooured carnival en route with the "White Slave Company," still continues to hit them hard nightly. Mr. Hat is coming up for the week of October 27th, at Chicago, but is now up and around. Mrs. Helen Marshall sprained her instep on our closing night, but is coming around all right. Big Bob is coming up for the week of November 27th. His home town is Kansas City, Mo. Simmons, Christian, Johnson, Hill and the sister team of Marshall and Johnson are scorers in the play in the plantation scene. All send regards.
CIRCLE THEATER
PHILADELPHIA, PA
The headliners the past week were the Wallburgos in a novelty sketch, called the "Daughter of Uncle Sam." The act was full of surprises and went great. At the end of the show, the Black Flag" set the house in an uproar. Ruby, educated horse, drew well and took away all the honors. She answered all questions, told the time, went to bed, camel bed, covered up and said good-night. Wiggins and Wiggins and the Butlers completed the bill. The same packed houses prevailed. Next up, the comedy retweeted, Comedy Four Conte, character artist; Glenn and Glenn, comedy duo; Brown girls, sisters act.
New Crown Garden
TIM E. OWSLEY, Mgr.
Business continues up to the standards, and nothing but the best attractions in colored vaudelleville are presented. Some acts are not as well as others, but as a proper all-good.
Manhattan Duo
Opened the show and offered a clever singing and talking skit. The comedian is indeed very clever, and the audition was wayward girls and boys brought the house down. This act was billed as a trio, but appeared as a duo. We don't wish to understand the "ins" and "outs" on Manager Owesley is hard to put one over on Manager Owesley.
Jeff De Mont
Returned to us more popular than ever,
the Crown patrons wore wardrobe were his offerings this week
Jeff is a favorite of the Crown patrons
and is good for an engage-
ment. (BIG BAY JAY)
The Jolly Hendersons
Return with a new act and deliver the goods in big bundles. Miss Henderson is in charge of the audience forced her to sing it over and over again. Mr. Henderson's wardrobe when he first appears isn't in keeping with the music he presents. Mr. Henderson's songs pleased the audience, and for the second time the Jolly Henderson's made a big hit at the Crown.
Billy Nichols.
Everybody knows Billy Nichols, and everybody came out to see and hear him Monday night; and you can bet that Billy knew all the tricks he was playing. The many single hits he plays the Crown. At one time he was manager of the Union theater. Having made many friends while in that position, he was hailed with a hearty welcome when he stepped in front of the crowd.
The Woodens.
Bicycle experts, returned to the Crown more popular than ever. The Woodens, and it can be truly stated that this act is one of the leading novelty acts in colored vaudeville. Mr. Wooden deserves much attention, the way the tuned and in the big hit class. Miss Wooden naturally comes in for her share, because she is an earnest artist in what little Henry goes at. The Crown patrons are always glad to see the Woodens. The Crown patrons get the best of everything that it takes to make a show.
THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC
CHICAGO
WEEKLY
REVIEW
By Sylvester Russell
Johnny and Mazie Fogarty at the
Grand—Manny and Roberts Score
on the Wind-Up.
The Grand put on a heavy show for the first three nights, to combat against the coming of Miss Mitchell at the little position house. Johnny Fogarty, a former here before, here before, went bigger than ever, and his clever wife, who songs and acts artistically, won favor. Manny and Roberts, a nimble dancer and a good Negro comedian, favorites at this house, cleaned up the room, and certainly Hot" hit the bulleyse, Colton, Darrow and company sent by Ed Hayes to interpret George Cohan's "Wise Guy" in condensed form, were fair. Hayal was a good comedian, good; and Carlo an eccentric conductor, led his military band all the way from the laurels of a country town to the victory of a big city vaudeville. The last half of last week furnished the two men: Benny and Benny, the young man qualifying as an artist and violinist; Whitfield and Ireland, who replaced a cancelled act, made a big hit in their dialogue of jokes, and Miss Ireland, as the belle of Bengville, was capable. He was Kennedy and Mack were also on the bill.
Abbie Mitchell Charms at the Monogram—Tim and Hester Moore Return and Princess Sotanka
The advanced announcement that Miss Abbie Mitchell would appear at the Monogram last Monday filled the house at 1 p.m. in the preceding evening, and when the diva appeared there was a big reception, which held back her song. Her first number was Will Marlon Cook's "My Lady Nicotine, a smoking song of the frencio in the mid-19th century, a supreme warrior," her second number was "Tm the Lonesome Girl in Town," a ragtime of literary merit, in which her artistic finish shown; and her last number was likewise exalted. Her second number was Tim and Rachel Moore returned popular as ever, and their singing and dancing, as well as their dialogue, were full of exhilaration. Then Moore told a deceased friend, Miss Tansel, that she had a return date, and their new dialogue caught on at once. Miss is a comedian hard to beat and decidedly genuine. Princess Sotanka, an Oriental dancer, in a snake dance, with popular favor; and she does not go beyond the shiver in features of animation, before the closing of her engagement. Her last poses dazzled the audience under the glimmer of beautifully designed shadow lights.
The Pekin to Open Next Monday with a Colored Stock Musical Com-
Once more the Pekin has succumbed to the demands of its former patrons, for on next Monday the theater's "The Musical Comedy Stock Company," in Sidney L. Perrin's "The Laughing Trust." The Pekin buffet, wine room and music hall are in still full bloom.
New Picture Stories at the Phoenix.
"The Parasite," the story of an ingrate, was the theme of an older Monk's "The Wild Man" and "The Opium Smugglers" were also good pictures. The matinees are now well attended. Jones orchestra is cleaning up.
A Two-Act Photo Drama at the Merit.
"Victims of Ingratitude" is the two-act photo drama which headed the picture program last Monday evening. That the Merit is the popular house with the colored people in it, fifth street from the city by the big audiences which assemble every evening.
Chicago News and Stage Notes.
Lilly Gary and Bean's Picks were at the Edna, closing the show, during the last half of the last week.
Alen and Morton were at the Apollo the first half of the week, and at the President theater the second half of last week. I was the table man of these actors with thirty ladies of Bowman's ball at the Marquet Club.
Gus Simmons, a C. V. B. A. member, her corrections as his guest at a fried chicken supper at Stephen's cafe, October 31. Mr. Simmons is with the White Slave Company.
Silas Frazier, of the Carolian Jubilee Slingers, informs me that his wife is recovering from a shock caused by the sight of an accident at Green Springs, O. The company left for the Pacific Coast.
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Billy Johnson, the original, is now the father of a little big boy who came in with the stork, weighing ten pounds, day, October, Mrs. Johnson is nice, Billy has been staging big acts for Minnie Palmer.
William Bowman's son of the Marquette Community School at the Coliseum Annex last Wednesday evening, was a credit to the promoters. Everybody was orderly, and no nights took place. Bristol and Innis Boyd were the managers successfully piloted the affair to its success.
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Jensen's new studio has opened at 2940 State street, and is the handsomest photograph parlor on the stroll. The shooting gallery will remain at the old stand. Three new places of business on State street, that are making good on their merits, are the Art Gallery in the 2967 State street; Mrs. Lizzie M. McKay with a high-class millinery establishment at 3151 State street, known as "The Store of Quality." The store express and coal and wood dealers, in their new office at 2827 $ State street.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Fletcher gave a very informal birthday reception in honor of fEmma and Dorman W. Jefferson at their residence on Wabash Avenue, where those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lackey, Blanche Casey, Mrs. Golden (Dr. Carrie), Mrs. Florence White, Ella Robinson, Mrs. Hudson, York, Mrs. W. Carter, Mrs. Saunders of Pittsburgh, Pa, George Scott, Mrs. Anna Brandon, Mrs. Elizabeth Bedell, B. Ford, Joseph Founson, S. B. Jefferson, Mrs. Joseph Founson, S. B. Jefferson, Boston, Mass, Mrs. Katherine Johnson, Mrs. Pearl Love, Mrs. and Mrs. Miles Webb, Mrs. Anna Taylor, Albert Carroll, James A. Art, Thomas De Brow, Sylvester Russell, Mr. and Mrs. F. Baynard, Mrs. L. Brandon, Mrs. J. B. B'akey, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Warfield of Denver, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Warfield, Mr. and Mrs. H. Harper, W. Kinchlow, Mrs. A Schrod and Miss Toledo.
The Heart Forlorn.
Sitting in the quiet, dreaming spell, With drooping eyes and a whispering tone, Murmuring what none can tell. Seemingly sad, is the heart forlorn. With features so sweetly tinted of hue, Someone is drawn is drawn is drawn. Someone is waiting for you.
"The Girls from Missouri," which has been winning good opinions all along the circuit, and which has few equals and no superiors in the amusement field, connotes next week, beingingham theater, Louisville, next week, beingingham matinee on Sunday. The management of it has never been connected with a poor or unsuccessful show, and has done about the best work of their careers in gathering, besting, and giving the girls from Missouri." They will provide a brimful of fun and frolic, music and original comedy. No trace of coarseness or impropriety can be detected in the enunciation which they will offer, but there will also be an amuseable, browlessness, stiffness or tireless dialogue. the comedians, a clever set of original fellows who have never allowed themselves to get set in any of the old groves, will be given every minute of the time. The girls, ever cheerful all, are what the crowd goes to see in a burlesque show. These stars of the word of Venus will be displayed in a new two-tone "The Littlest Leading Lady," replete with good things in the way of jovial diversion.
Among the players representing the excellent company, we mention the following well-known people: Dainty Eva Mull, the powers, Leathe Keeney, Pred Russel Johnson, Herbert Terry, J. Francis Reynolds, the American Comedy Trio and Joe Milton.
THE LINCOLN THEATER NOTES.
58 West 135th Street, New York City.
The show opened with Emita, the human doll. This little lady's age is forty-five but looks on the stage to be twelve years old. She is David's and Rector, two members of Mr. Hill's act. Went big. Those boys are some dancers. Grace Johnson, the charming little souvenir, got her share of applause. Haven't she been a dancer and dancer and their harmony was splendid and their eccentric dancing brought down the house. Miss Olivia Butler, the older sister of the old favorite she has always been. Williams and Stevens will close Sunday night.
ROUTE
S. H. DUDLEY—In Dr. Beans From Boston
St. J. Joe, Mo., Nov. 10-11; Topeka,
Kans. 12; Sattrice, bb. 13; Nebraska
Council, 14; Yedo, Fremont, 15
BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY CO.
—Beaumont, Tex., Nov. 11; Port Arthu,
12; Jennings, La., 13; Lake Cayman,
14; Fremont, 15; J. M. BUBSY MINSTRELL—1248 West
Jefferson street, Los Angeles, Cal., in
indefinitely.
PROF. WOLFSCALE'S CO.—With Barnum,
Bailey Shows—Columbus, Miss,
Home. 12; Metdian, 12 (Home, Sweet
Home).
PROF. H. L. RAWLES CO—With 101
Ranch — Texarkana, Ark. , Nov. 11.
Nashville, 12; Prescott, 13; Arkadelphia, 14; Hot Springs, 15-16.
Gentlemen's List.
Jenkins, Walter
Johnson, Earl
Kelley, W. A.
Moore, E. Alonzo
Moore, Willie
McGee, Garfield
May, Butler
McGee, C. C.
Norton, J. B.
Pettiford, B. D.
Perkins, Daniel
Perry and Perry
Reed, Frank
Reed, Jap
Reeves and Reeves
Richardson, Irwin
Redmond, Ralph
Saucy, Ollie
Schaffer, David
Stone, 6
Tommie
Sutton, H J
Smith, James
Two Swieves
Victoria Four
Woods, Johnle
Williamsm, W. L
Watt, Billy
Walburg, James
Wiggins, Jack
Ladles' List
Butler, Trixie
Gardner, Miss Ida
Gaston, Galtie
Gant, Mable
Brown, Rosie
Copeland, Mrs.
Ellen
Kenney, Miss Hazel
Lethru, Eva
Moore, Cecil A.
Moore, Tucker
Tucker, Miss Alice
Townsend, Mary
Townsend, Mrs.
Garratt, Miss Early
Goodwin, Mary
Groves, Miss R.
Harris, Miss Ruth
Hulette Mrs. Lena
Howard, Mrs. Nettl
Lizzie Wiggins, Mrs. Lena Williams, Eva May
Week of Nov. 4th Monogram Theatre,
Chicago, Ill. Address all mail there.
The biggest Novelty Act in colored
vaudeville
M. B.
after acountinuous and successful run of sixteen weeks. This record is only equalled by themselves on their previous engagement, the most versatile theater. This is probably the most versatile day, both portraying characters of all descriptions. Williams is a very eccentric, up-to-date comedian, while Stevens, as a comedian, is a very continuous drawing power can be better appreciated by watching the constant crowd outside the Lincoln theater. They are booked on a continuous run, and it is with the deepest reward that the management sees depart. Ralph Delayne and Florence Brooks are getting together an act which they feel sure will be a winner. They are both clever and we wish them the best of luck. Williams and Stevens, known as two of the best stock men in the business, have written a play for the Lincoln theater, New York City over twenty-five plays, musical comedies, farces, dramas, burlesques and so on. Miss Ora Chriswell is now playing a retelling of Lincoln for a week and maybe more. Nothing like being a favorite, folks, says Ora.
ALLEN'S TROUBADOURS DOWN IN
DIXIELAND.
Allen's Troubadours are breaking the record in the sunny South. Their big riding parade and show are the talk of the city, and they are the company and band and orchestra is hard at work, and each is an artist and not an amateur, with the show. The musicians and performers are up-to-date. The raggings and words of the people in every town. If you ever strike Allen Troubadours' territory, you will hear all about their friends and the bunches. D. E. Joey Jones, the SanCatlet, write at once. Address G. W. Mann, care of Allen's Troubadours, per route.
We've Got
YOU'VE GOT
— PLAY
The New Crew
Indianapolis
Acts who have written,
TIM E. OWSL
He is the
of November
Hard Kell
an L. M.
ME MUSIC
and S.
WO OTHER B
en Girls who can sing
B. F. KEITH'S
and Opera House Next W
STEWART SIS
ARCHI ONRI
O'MEERS ST
B. F. KEITH'S
Latest and best
ND BALCONY SEATS. MATIN
Theatre, Louis
commencing Sunday
ALS FROM M
Day in Phil
an book quick here. Other GOOD
and theaters. Headliners may also.
GEO. E. BUNDY, New Circle T
Mystic Th
and H. Johnson, Props., C
ate Vaudeville. Would be glam
for our house. W. L. HOR
Men's Unite
and orchestra to my OLD PLANT
IANS, those doubling orchestra o
how never closes. Si Elliott writ
of Nov. 9th.
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and other instruments. Musi
Grade Gartrude Williams wri
Nichols, week of Nov 11,
Theatre, Cleveland. O
ce Minstre
Acts who have written, write again. Address TIM E. OWSLEY, Manager. He is the Man.
Week of No
Howard K.
Coleman
THE M
Stone and
AND TWO OTHERS
Wanted—Ten Girls will
MATINEE
EVERY DAY
B. F. K.
Grand Opera H
GEORGE BEBAN
LITTLE LORD ROBERTS
SIX VASSAR GIRLS
MADDEN & FITZPATRICK
RICHARD & KYLE
500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY S
Buckingham Theatre
One week, Commencing
"THE GIRLS FROM
Hide Away in
Big time acts having lay-off, can book quick he
eral weeks in white and colored theaters. He
ing chorus girls write at once. GEO. E. BUNN
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Mystery
W. L. Horne and H. Johns
Moving Pictures and Polite Vaudeville.
times. No act too good for our house.
Littlejohn's U
Am going to add a good band and orchestra to
to hear from first class MUSICIANS, those dou
or quartette preferred. This show never close
Manager. Luverne, Ala., week of Nov. 9th.
WAN
Lady who can play piano and other ins
dresser on and off the stage. Gartrud
Freeman. Addess Billy Nichols, we
bus O; week of 8. Alpha Theatre, Cle
Can Place Mi
Week of November 11: Howard Kelly& Co. Coleman L. Minor! THE MUSES Stone and Stone! AND TWO OTHER BIG ACTS. Wanted—Ten Girls who can sing and dance.
One week, Commencing Sunday Mat., Nov. 10 "THE GIRLS FROM MISSOURI!" Hide Away in Philadelphia Big time acts having lay-off. can book quick here. Other GOOD acts can open soon, doing several weeks in white and colored theaters. Headliners may also break in that new act. Please chorus girls write at once. GEO. E. BUNDY, New Circle Theatre, 1821-23-25 South Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Mystic Theatre!
W. L. Horne and H. Johnson, Props., Columbia, Mo.
Moving Pictures and Polite Vaudeville. Would be glad to hear from acts at all times. No act too good for our house. W. L. HORNE, Manager.
Littlejohn's United Shows
Are going to add a good band and orchestra to my OLD PLANTATION Show, and would like to be here from the class MUSIC 1AN, those doubling orchestra or stage, or singers for choir or quartette preferred. This show never closes. Si Elliott write. THOS. P. LITTLEJOHN, Manager. Luverne, Ala., week of Nov. 9th.
WANTED!
Lady who can play piano and other instruments. Must be a good singer, neat dresser on and off the stage. Gastrude Williams write, saw your cut in The Freeman. Address Billy Nichols, week of Nov 11, Dunbar Theatre, Columbus, O: week of 8. Alpha Theatre, Cleveland, O
Can Place Minstrel People
FOR ALL WINTER
Comedians, singers dancers novelty acts, mu-
B. & S. Musicians on all instruments. Harry
write or wire if as liberty. This show will play
THE ORIGINAL DANDY
Corsicana, Tex. Nov 11: Ath
MUSICIANS
FOR BAND NINE
Can use several professional men at bandma-
pace six amateurs as understudies $15.00 with
and respectability wanted Extra money for tei-
cian. State instrument, experi nce, age, if ma-
WADE H.
Chief Musician, Ninth Cava
novelty acts, musical act. Professor
tumors Harry Anderson. Al B
Bals show will play houses this win-
DANDY DIXIE U
Nov 11: Athens, 12; Tyler,
MANS W.
BAND NINTH CAVAL
men at bandman's pay. £4.00 to
dies $15.00 with first class tuition.
extra money for tailor, barber or
nce age. if married in first letter.
DEE H. HAMM,
Ninth Cavalry Band,
Comedians singers dancers novelty acts, musical act. Preference given people who double B. & B. S. Musicians musicians. This show will play houses this winter. Address
MUSICIANS WANTED
Can use several professional men at bandman's pay. $24.00 to $40.00 all expenses. Can also place six amateurs as understates $15.00 with first class tuition free. Only men of refinement and respectability wanted. Extra money for tailor, barber or shoemaker who is a good musician. State instrument, experi. age, if married in first letter. Addres s
C
WANTED
A partner in a first class hairdressing parler with $500 capital. Or person to manage a store for 1 year. A well established business in Chicago, Ill. Address The Freeman.
THE EDITOR
Assistant Manager Center Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. Can always place Vandelle Acts, Stock Co. and Producer on biggest city time in the South. Write me or L.D. Joel, sole owner.
WE Got the House
YOU'VE GOT THE ACT
PLAY
New Crown Garden!
Indianapolis, Indiana
have written, write again. Address
E. OWSLEY, Manager.
He is the Man.
November 11:
Kelly&Co.
L. Minor!
MUSES
and Stone!
HER BIG ACTS.
Who can sing and dance.
KEITH'S
House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High
eet Expression.
STEWART SISTERS & ESCORTS
ARCHI ONRI & CO.
O'MEERS SI-TERS
B. F. KEITH'S PHOTOPLANE
Latest and best imported motion views.
MEATS. MATINEES 10c: EVENINGS 15c.
Are, Louisville, Ky.,
Big Sunday Mat., Nov. 10
FROM MISSOURI!"
Philadelphia
Are. Other GOOD acts can open soon, doing save
dilimers may also break in that new act. Please
BY, New Circle Theatre, 1321-28-26 South Street
c Theatre!
Soon, Props., Columbia, Mo.
Would be glad to hear from acts at all
W. L. HORNE, Manager.
United Shows
Any OLD PLANT ATION Show, and would like
doing orchestra or stage, or songsters for choi
S. St. Elliott write. THOS. P. LITTLEJOHN
TED!
Instruments. Must be a good singer, neat,
e Williams write, saw your cut in The
week of Nov 11, Dunbar Theatre, Colum-
leveland. O
instrel People
MUSICAL act. Preference given people who double
Anderson, Al Boyd, Amos Peopens, Earl Terry
houses this winter. Address
DIXIE UNDER CANVAS
mens, 12; Tyler., 18; Troupe, 14.
S WANTED
NTH CAVALRY
his pay. $24.00 to $40.00, all expenses. Can also
class tuition free. Only men of refinement
color, barber or shoemaker who is a good mnis-
teried in first letter. Addres s
HAMMOND
Dry Band, Douglas, Arizona
5
BILLY KING
Epps and Loretta just closed ten weeks on Griffin time. Now at Buffalo, N. Y.
The Great Clemo, acrobatic demonstrator, is touring Michigan. He says this is his seventeenth year. Still doing nicely.
burg, Baton Rouge, Greenwood and many others. Greek met Greek when we played Mound Bayou, the greatest town in the world, we think. A thirty colored town, composed entirely of Negroes, and the best community of colored people, living like a big family. "Silas Green," the Troubadour
Sam Lucas, the veteran showman,
has surrendered to old age. He has retired.
Mr. Lucas is the oldest colored
performer living.
Pugh and Lillard, featuring the
Texas Tommy Four, is on the Joe
Wood circuit, meeting with good success.
Will be seen in the West soon.
Campbell and Campbell, J. H. and
Edna, are now at the Galey theater,
Greensboro, N. C. Net two weeks at
Rex theater, Winston-Salem. Doing
fine.
Coleman L. Minor was in the city
last week en route to Columbus, Ohio,
where he opened at the Dunbun theater.
Mr. Minor is doing single, owing
to the illness of his partner.
Cherokee Thornton, formerly of the team of Thornton and Long, now of the Big City Trio, opened at the Monogram theater, Chicago, Monday night, October 28, and went good.
The Invincible Four closed at Cressent theater, Washington, D. C., last week. Opened at the Howard. Had big success with patriotic songs, electric banjos, etc. On Stein and Leonard circuit.
The Ragtime Trio has just completed its ten weeks' tour of the West over the Webster circuit, and will play a few dates around the Twin Cities be fore leaving for the East. Next week at the Palm theater, St. Paul, Minn.
The Smart Set with S. H. Dudley turned them away at the American theater, St. Louis, Mo., last week. Will be in Chicago week of November 24 at the Globe theater for five nights only. Opens for matinee Sunday, November 24.
The Watts Bros. are at their home in New Orleans, La. They were compelled to cancel their future engagements and return home on account of sickness. They are at present rehearsing a new novelty act. Will soon return to the vaudeville stage, with special scenery and electric effects.
Report has it that James Ransom killed his wife, Mary Ransom, at Brookhaven, Miss. They are of the Florida Blossoms Company. Up until this time the Freeman has no definite knowledge of what is reported. Will be pleased to publish something in the way of information.
NOTES FROM A. H. BROWN'S
DIXIE MINSTRELS
We have with us the team of Costella and DeKnight, who are more than getting their share. Also Mrs. Maggie Harrison and Wm. Goodloe, Miss Dandy Thompson and Mr. J. C. Overstreet. The band is in charge of Prof. W. J. Jackson; the stage is under thedirection of Crazy A. D. Patterson. Hello, Slas Green and Ada. We play Ft. Worth Saturday night.
NEWS FROM YANKEE ROBINSON'S
ANNEX BAND, WITH YANKEE
ROBINSON'S THREE-RING
Prof. John Eason, leader and manager. The bunch sends regards to all in and out of the profession. Mr. Frank Terry is still with us and has just finished a band arrangement of Baby Seals "Blues," and is making a daily hit with it. He sends best regards to all in and out of the profession and would like to hear from Bert Deleao. He has something very good for him; write in care of The Freeman. Mr. Amos Smith, of Cincinnati, O. who has been with the show for about a week, came on as a porter on a private Pullman which has been with the show on account of one of our cars getting smashed up so bad that it had to go to the shop. He is a nice fellow and has made many friends with the show. Mr. Clarence Stocker and Mr. Bolsey Gray, Mr. James Brooks and Mr. Harrison Hall send their regards to all in and out of the profession. The Petersonis arrest with us. Sheeny and Nanny send regards to all friends. Mr. John Eason and Mr. John Mitchell send regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Mr. Preston Bridgewater is still with the trick. He sends his regards to all friends. He would also like to hear from Mr. Jim Jackson and Clifton and Shaw, or Shaw and Shaw. Important business. Write at once. All the talk is where the show is going to close, and the date. Mrs. Peterson, better known as Miss Nannie Mack, is still with us, and sends her regards to Mr. W. Bryant and J. W. Wright. Schenie Peterson sends regards to all friends. He also wishes to state that he and Mrs. Peterson are no more together. They were making a great hit in concert work. He would like to hear from Whitte Vinie.
NOTES FROM EPH WILLIAMS'
TROUBADEOURS.
Our first visit to the Cotton and Sugar Cane states has been fruitful. Packed houses everywhere. Satisfaction the best. The demand for return dates was so great that we played a good many and our canvass theater was not large enough to accommodate the immense crowds, especially at Jackson, Clarkdale, Greenville, Vicks.
burg, Baton Rouge, Greenwood and many others. Greek met Greek when we played Mound Bayou, the greatest town in the world, we think. A thrifty colored town, composed entirely of Negroes, and the best community of colored people, living like a big family. "Silas Green," the Troubadour trademark is thoroughly instilled in the minds of Mississippians and Louisiana. Our band, under the leadership of Walter H. Childs, is a feature of our noonday parades, featuring Jesse Reeves, trombonist and Fred Kewley, clarinet. The entire company came near succumbing to the Delta malaria fever, but nearly all have recovered. Next week will find us shaking hands with our Georgia friends. W. H. Mayfield, doing leading comedy roles, is a scream. L. Don Bradford and W. A. Baynard are doing the legitimate lines creditably. Willie Austin Slim Jim, the dancing wonder, is getting fat off of turkey. Bessie Edington, sensational dancer, Flo Russell, soubrette, and Susie Cooksey, the pleasing cantatrice, come in for their share of appreciation and applause. Miss Jennie Hale, our leading lady and mezzo soprano, has been ill, but is much improved and is back in the cast. The Williamses, Mancy and Fannie are coming to thefront as a high class sketch team. Goff Kennedy, stage manager, has been on the sick list, but is much improved and has ordered a new wonderphone alto from C. G. Conn. R. C. Puggsley, business manager, who has been ahead of the show with our advance staff, is again with the show.
THE MAJESTIC THEATER, COLUMBIA, MO.
W. L. Horne, manager of the band and minstrels with Young Buffalo's Wild West, has opened a moving picture and vaudeville theater at Columbia, Mo. Langford and Langford are sending them out screaming this week. All acts making Kansas City and St. Louis would save long jumps by playing our theater. Regards to all of the profession. Would be glad to receive a few lines now and then.
HOME FOR THEATRICAL PERFORMERS.
If in our city, with no friends to greet, call and see us on Washington street. You are welcome, morning, noon and night, at the Attusks Buffet and Pool Room. Our goods are some of the best in the city, our service is prompt at your command.
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WITH THE OTIS J. ADAMS AMUSEMENT CO.
(By J. B. Pitt.)
Pitt and Mescott just closed a two weeks' successful engagement at the Sawyer theater. Chattanooga, Tenn., Mr. Adams is much pleased with his show now, as he has got rid of all of the "bad eggs," and his show is running very smooth, have with us Bab Boon, the king of battles and a trombone wonder. His buck dancing is second to none. Bayke Wiggins and wife are still making good money, and they are doing fine. Mr. Jones is better known to the profession as "Boots." He is certainly a great singer and dancer. A nice little suburban, is still improving.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.
Whitman Sisters and Toy Comedians
Rio Hit at Globe Theater.
One of the classiest and best dressed acts that ever played this house. That's what Mr. Crowd, manager of the Globe Theater, did in the day. These young ladies surpassed all previous efforts and left much against the wishes of them manager and their many friends, and are entertainers to see the show and bestow their gifts and traction. I never lost one cent by booking the Whitman Sisters, one of the high-quality performers in the house. Their new costumes and those of Sammie and Aaron are beyond my description, but are fair examples of what performance can be they will. They are at Macao theater, Arlesston, beginning Monday. October 14.
SAVOY THEATER, MEMPHIS
TENN.
This week, for the first time, the show has been booked for the entire week, and is entitled "Trip to the Jungles," staged by Sam Gardner, assisted by Laura Smith. The show is based on a bookish. Little Tommy Parker in a class by himself and as a comedian has become a headliner and doing all the leading comedy. The cast of characters was as follows: Tommy Parker, king's interpreter, Nellie Brooks; Princess Lulu, Laura Smith; Lee Sung, Chinese missionary, Josie Graham; Detective disguised as missionary, Tommy Parker; the portmanteau king, Tommy Parker; Natives, Maggie Payne, Ruth Anderson, Nellie Cook, Corrine Adams, Cuhly Lewis, Lovie Dixon and Ada Anderson, the bunch sends rebel agents at once. Billy Reece is manager and A. Barasso, proprietor.
HARRY KRATON DIES IN EUROPE.
Body to Be Brought to America—Was the World's Greatest Hoop Controller.
(By Sylvester Russell.)
The sad news of the death of Harry Kraton, the world's greatest hoop controller, has reached New York by telegram from his wife, Ethel Kraton. Mr. Kraton, a former basketball ball and had, no doubt, over-exerted himself while participating in the game. His life was one of inexhaustible energy, at an yrate, and to add to this, his personal interest in magnetism, all added, as usual to the undermining of his physical preservation. There is no doubt that the result of a heavy cold had more than anything else done to him. He was said to be tuberculosis. He had been taken to the Home Sanitarium, West Southbourne, Bournemouth, England, at which place he died Sunday, October 20. He was received by friends in New York. Meetings are being made to have the body forwarded to his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Kraton has a brother in England, in whom he was told by Kraton that he played his engender at the Grand theater in Chicago last win-
THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER
ter, that he had intended to reside in London.
While his stage career has been large, he has not been identified with many companies. He achieved his most notable success as a director of the Patti Company, and became famous. As a controller of hops he was the cleverest of all in his class, both in America and in Europe. He was a big time circuits at the highest salary limit. Personally, Kraton was one of the finest quality of gentlemen known among actors and actors, and one of the most intelligent, and one of the colored Vaudeville Association, and every member looked upon him with pride. He was also an authority on stage and on film, and his race was a rare example of class and real respectability among people, which gave him a first place in the best of society. A later report of his final interment with recording to the disposition of his relatives.
EASTERN THEATRICAL NEWS.
(By Billy E. Jones.)
The writer would like to hear from Mr. Burns, of Burns and Robbins; Ora Criswell and John and Lila Moore, concerning their routes, and how they are progressing. Billy E. Jones, 88 Rockwell Place, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Ora Criswell is still the queen of rag singers when it comes to getting those ragtime melodies over the footlights. A big hit last week at the Crescent theater, New York, N. Y.
As one of the principal vocalists from New York City, Billy E. Jones introduced the song "Need You" at St. Phillip's church, Newark, N. J., last week and scored a big hit.
The Manhattan Glee Club Concert Company gave its entertainment of the sea to St. Paul's church, Orange, N. J. last Thursday evening and scored a big success.
YOUNG MAN IN PRISON WANTS
FIRST FRIEND.
In the federal prison, at Leavenworth, Kan., is a young colored man who was sent there on the charge of white slavery. He pleaded not guilty, but was found guilty and sentenced for two years on the charge of kidnapping a woman, is now eligible to parole. He has the following to say of himself: "My name is David H. Harris, late of Kennedy, Wyo. I am a young man, honest, sober and reliable, by trade a first-class barber and musician, and wise some other man. I am wise a first friend. I am doing a light sentence at the federal prison and am now eligible for a parole and in case I pass the next parole board would like to have someone that would employ me and act as a friend in the western town, and will be very thankful, Address 7785 U. S. Prison, Leavenworth, Kan.
FOOTBABLL TEAM ISSUES CHAL
LENGE TO THE HERCU-
LEAN GIANTS.
The Muncie Grizzles football team challenges any 135-pound team in the State for a game to be played at home or abroad. We desire expenses for fourteen men, or will give expenses for fourteen men if a return game is promised. Write William Board, manager, 301 East First street, Muncie, Ind.
NO MUSIC IN CAFE FOR JOHNSON
—HE SHEDS TEARS.
Chicago.—Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight pugilist of the world, shed tears when he was refused a permit to conduct music in his Cafe de Champion, according to Chief of Police McWeeny. "He cried, whined like a baby, when I told him there was nothing doing in the way of getting a permit," said Chief McWeeny. The music and entertainment was stopped at Johnson's place by Mayor Harrison several weeks ago and Johnson has been striving in vain ever since to resume the program.
McINTOSH HANDS JACK JOHN
SON'S TITLE TO JEANETTE,
LANGFORD OR McVEY.
Jack Johnson has been counted out again. Hugh McIntosh, the Australian promoter, not only has withdrawn his offer of a rich purse for Johnson, but he now proposes to hold a tournament among colored heavyweights to decide on Johnson's successor. According to reports from New York, W. C. J. Kelly, representing Hugh McIntosh, the Australian promoter, signed a contract with Dan McKetrick, manager of Joe Jeannette
The contract calls for the appearance of Jeannette in five contests in Australia, the first of which will be with Sam Langford and the second with Sam McVey, both of whom are now in Australia. McIntosh agrees to give Jeannette $25,000, with the privilege of 25 per cent of the gate, with five round-trip tickets for himself, manager and sparring partners, and they will sall from San Francisco the latter part of November. In addition to these stipulations McIntosh will donate a gold belt, emblematic of the world's heavyweight championship.
WHITE CHAMPIONSHIP
IS AIM OF PROMOTER
Door of All Clubs Is Closed to Jack Johnson.
Los Angeles.—Tom McCarey, promoter and matchmaker of the Pacific Athletic club of Vernon, who has started plans for a three-cornered white heavyweight championship tourney, made it known that the winner of the elimination trials will be presented with a diamond-studded belt as a reward for his efforts, this aside from the money that comes in at the gate.
McCarey has been in communication with Jim Flynn, Al Palzer and Luther McCarty, and they have signified their intention of coming here to compete for the prize.
McCarey plans to stage Flynn and McCarty about the middle of November and will match the winner with Al Palzer in December. To the winner of the final match will go the diamond belt, and he will be considered the white champion.
McCarey's movements mean that for the first time in the history of the ring there is no heavyweight champion. Johnson, the former holder, has been denounced by hostile public sentiment until every club has closed its doors to him. At least such are the views of McCarey.
"I have not a particle of prejudice against the Negro race," said Uncle Tom, "but I feel that the holding of this title by Jack Johnson has engendered such bitterness and so much feeling that future contests should be limited to white men. A feeling has grown up that white men should not
be put in the ring against black men. The Negroes can hold their own championships. "I don't want to appear as trying to dictate to the boxing world. No boxer should be put to the shame of looking up to Jack Johnson as the champion of the world."
Resident Manager Tim Owlsley, of the Coventry Garden theater, Indianapolis, celebrated his third birthday, Friday at his residence in West Eleventh street.
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The Star Theatre, Columbus, Ga.
The Star Theatre, Columbus, Ga.
The Only Colored Theatre in the City.
Want first class vandville performers of merit at any and all times. We pay reasonable salaries for a small house, but pay them without argument and offer sets. Don't propose to mould your habits, but prefer to employ only sober and reliable people. Singles, teams and stock companies of class please write. Three shows per night. Address J. T. COLEMAN, Manager, 1429 First Ave., Columbus, Ga.
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For the Florida Blossoms Theatrical Company
Musicians must double B. & O. This company has a reputation equal, if not superior to any similar show in America. Good musicians and performers wishing employment for the season of 1912-13, can find a reputable show to travel with. I pay what I promise on pay day. Parties answering this add will please state what they can do and lowest salary in first letter. The show opened July 16. Address PETE WORTHBY. Owner and Manager Florida Blossoms Co. 619 Fourth St. Macon, Ga.
WANTED!
First class acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognized ability. Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, South Street above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa.
WANTED!
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Get Warm, Get Fat, (not ham), Get Paid. Will forward tickets anywhere in the United States for good people. Address Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida. Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager,
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IN THE FIELD
OF SPORT.
BY HAROLD C. MCGATH.
Comment by Colored Editors Opposed to Jack's Affinity Inclination—Considered Slap at His Own Race.
(By Billy Lewis, Indianapolis.)
The passing of Johnson. But is it so? Somewhere something like this is said: Thesaddest words of tongue or pen are these, "it might have been." It is no pleasure to me to speak of Johnson as a has been. Nor do I like to think of him in the light of this line and mourned the living Hector.
as the Hector dead."
as the Hector dead.
But those lines from Homer's Iliad hits it off nicely. By the way, I am accused of harping eternally on that poem by a well-known literary friend of mine, and I must admit I am sometimes ashamed that I do draw on "Mr. Homer" so much. But he is so fitting at times. How applicable the lines above to the subject in hand and how simple—how strong and grand! I must admit that the old Grecian has me enmeshed; yet not nearly so much as he has a Mr. Plateas in the beautiful little classic of Demetrios Bikelas, who quoted from the poem at every favorable opportunity and then some. The author in speaking of this Mr. Plateas says, "Still, everybody used to smile when he raised his voice in the midst of a trivial conversation to roll forth majestically some sonorous hexamer from Homer." I plead this in self defense.
The Colored Newspapers.
Our race newspapers have not done a great deal of Jack Johnson. For the most part, they, the managers and editors, have not thought much of the sport side of life. The reasons for this, some of them can be given readily enough. In the first place a thick—deep, religious atmosphere was over the race at the beginning of its days of freedom. It was nothing more than the legacy of the past, the same, perhaps, as that devoutness that enshrouded the Israelitish children when they emerged from the land of the Parah's. Their deep religious minds had no time for what appeared excessive gayety. The spirit was not different to that which brooded over the early settlers of America, when the women and men had their respective sides in the churches. These too, in the main, had escaped their bondage. Albeit they could sing the songs of the Lord in a strange land, yet they could do but little more.
And by the way, the white people have not always been so given to the sports. The age of awe extended long. From dawn to midday has been a long stretch. It is only within the last twenty years that our better class journals dared insert the yellow leaf. The yellow back novel was classed with cigarettes, tobacco, whisky, saloons as it concerned the small boy. The yellow pages or red pages of our daily journals seem to be a compromise between "Dead Eye Dick of Thunder Gulch" and his set and the pulpit, the platform. Leisure, due to prosperity, has had something to do with the public, which yields more and more to the infatuation of the sporting side as the years go by.
Our race journals, most of which were conducted by preachers, teachers or moralists, in the past have broken truce with their apparent avowal of Anathema Maranatha against the ungodly pursuits. The theater was included under the ban and is yet included but in the language of the late lamented Grover Cleveland it, this ban, is of innocuous desuetude. The church don't say anything more about it—that is, not very much. In the church, in the school room, there have been new entrants in these latter days who have taken on the common civilization of the day—every bit of it. Consequently we find a gradual uplift of the too heavy custom of the erstwhile. Of
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Comment of the Editors.
Some of the thearticles were above a column in length. Most of them, however, were short. In giving the review, I cull only a few lines and which best represent the views of thewriter, as I think it.
The St. Louis Advance quotes from Major John R. Lynch, indorsing his sentiment. Major Lynch said: "Some of his race have been proud of him as a prizefighter, but never as anything else. At all times they have looked upon him as an undesirable citizen and hehas never been given access to their homes."
The Star of Zion:
"The world's champion pugilist is once more in the limelight. This time he is arrested from trafficking in white slaves. A great injury is done therace when any of its members are exploited whoseselves cannot be emulated by the youth of the race. We do notsubscribe to the doctrine that the champion pugilist is a racial asset."
The Star, Newport News, Va.;
"No Negro, who has any spark of manhood and who prayed and hoped that Jack Johnson would win his battle with Jim Jeffries and clearly establish his title to the championship of pugilists, in his class, now feels that he did himself the slightest tinge of honor."
"What a pity it is that Johnson ever was successful in obtaining the great amount of money which came to him, if it is to be put to no better use than being spent in a desire to parade a white woman as his wife.
An Exchange of Birmingham, Ala. "As to the physiological ability of Jack Johnson, we believe we voice the sentiment of every intelligent Negro when we say that we glory in him. And again we truly believe we voice the sentiment of every race loving Negro, irrespective of his intellectual development when we say that we most indefatigably denounce his debase allegiance with the other race's women, and only express our feelings mildly when we say that we hope that he will get everything that is coming to him as far as the law is concerned."
Detroit Informer:
The camel's back is broken with too much Johnson. That he is a menace to the race is conceded by all. Johnson should not nor does he deserve the touch of pity or defense from any source."
The Pittsburgh Courier:
"Without attempting to exaggerate thehesitation, we think it may be truthfully said that the Negroes have had quite enough of Jack Johnson and his "high life." Whether white women areactually haunting his life out in their efforts to get next to his velvet skin or next to his money: we care not a particle. Only onething concerns us; the disgrace and humiliation every self respecting Negro must feel when he sees his race held up before the world through the evil agency of a single member, suffering from too much prosperity and notoriously." "We think Jack Johnson a failure as a representative of therace; and experience no hesitancy in saying that we havehad too much Johnson."
"Mr Johnson may be the most scientific boxer in the world, but he is not the best diplomat or business man upon theuniverse, and he or no other man has ever suppressed public sentiment or public morals, and the moment that he attempts to do it he will be destroyed of his popularity and business opportunity as have all other men who defied public sentiment."
The Amsterdam, N. Y., News:
"Without stint we have recently criticized Jack Johnson and with him the other comparatively few colored men who, obtaining a small measure of worldly success, havewronged their race by foolishly and needlessly going out of it to marry. 'It has been too often the case,' we then said, 'that colored men who have achieved prominence have apparently sought to forsake their race by taking as the companion of their bosom either a cast-off or mediocre woman from the Caucasian race * * * Other colored men if they would, cannot take the bold Caucasian woman into their family or social circles. White men of standing not only do not brook the spectacle, they conceitedly point to the example as an evidence of the black man's lack of race pride, his desire to be white and the general unworthiness of his race * * * The number of colored women is legion, fit both to honor and make happy the home of any man, however great or good."
The Texas Freeman:
"Jack Johnson's temporary prosperity, his dense ignorance and misuse of power is doing moreto crystalize sentiment against our race, even in the North, East and Middle West, than all we have seen or known of in recent years. Unless Jack is squelched or put out of the way, it will only be a question of time before the situation in Chicago, especially on the race question, will be like it is in the state of Texas and other southern states. If the Negroes themselves don't stop
Johnson in his mad rush for notoriety, the Freeman hopes the authorities will find a way to put him out of business and to relegate him and his vulgar white consorts permanently and forever. We certainly have grown sick and tired of Johnson. From a racial standpoint, we in this country would be far better off if Jack Johnson would quit the United States, burning the bridges as he left.
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The Chicago Defender:
"The mischievous manner in which the Chicago press has and is exploiting the Jack Johnson episode is not only a disgrace to the entire journalistic profession, but a crying sin against the peace of the community. It has the effect to inflame the feeling of the masses of the white race against the Negro, who is having a hard enough time as it is. If Jack Johnson has committed the crimes charged to him, he should pay the penalty, but even so, they are mere misdemeanors compared with the unpunishable felonies the press is committing against the peace of the city."
The Fellowship Herald, Chicago, IL: "The Herald earnestly hoped that Mr. Johnson would be an exception to this rule and that he would devote his energy and his money into some channel that would be beneficial to his race. We had an editorial to that effect some months ago in which the hope was expressed that he would establish a high class gymnasium of his own and become a real benefactor to the young men of his race by giving them a chance to develop their physical powers to the highest. When he decided instead to become a saloon keeper we knew that it was not only a matter of time before he would hurl hundreds of young men and women but would eventually ruin himself. Chicago should thank God that Chicago has emerged from this past week of hysteria with no criminal blot on its face."
THE AMERICAN GIANTS, CHAM
PIONS—IN LOS ANGELES, CAL.
(By Rube Foster.)
Special to THE FREEMAN.
The American Giants, undisputed colored champions of the world, reached Los Angeles, Cal., where they hold a franchise in the California Winter League, on October 14, opening in Los Angeles Friday, November 1, 1912. The league is composed of four clubs, McCormick's, of Los Angeles; Tuff Lyon's, of Pasadena; San Diego and American Giants, of Chicago. The lineup of the three white clubs is composed of men off of every big league and minor league club in the world. Such players as Meyers, catcher, and Snodgrass, center fielder, and Shofer, short stop, of the New York Giants; Olson, of Cleveland; Hall, of Boston; Altizer, Cravath, Smith, Easterly, Carish and California league players, not a semi-pro player will be in any of the line-ups. The American Giants have Barber, right field; Hill, center field; Duncan, left field; Taylor, third base; Pierce, first base and catcher; Monroe, second base; Petway, catcher; Hutchison, short stop; Foster, Dougherty, Lindsay, Johnson and Gatewood, pitchers; Parks, utility infielder. The Giants were met at the station with a band and over 2,000 of the citizens of Los Angeles. The mayor of Los Angeles and Vernon will throw out the first ball on opening day November 1. There will be an automobile parade and there will be two bands. In three games played before the opening of the league season by the American Giants they have won all, and the fans are wild over the team. On Sunday, October 20, the Giants defeated the All-Natives of California, composed of all league players living in California, as follows:
Giants ..... 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 0—7 14 2
Natives ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1—1 3 0
Batteries—Dougherty and Petway;
Klowater and Smith.
The score in the other games was
as follows:
R.H.E.
Giants ..... 6 5 1 0 0 0 3 0 0—14 20 0
H Franks ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 2 2
Batteries—Lindsay and Petway;
Pina, Hitt, Moore, Brown.
R.H.E.
L A Giants0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 7 5
Giants ..... 0 3 4 0 6 0 6 0 2—21 27 0
Batteries—Foster, Johnson, Gate-
wood, Petway; Pierce, Kyle, Langford,
Pettus.
Duncan and Borker got twelve hits
each in three games. Hill, Pierce, Taylor,
Dougherty, Monroe, Duncan and
Borker each hit for home runs.
Watch the Freeman for all the
games played in the California Winter
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Well-Known Baseball Fan Will Tell of Great Plays and Players in Coming Issues.
Thomas Irwin Florence, the well-known fan and popular authority on baseball dope, is now engaged in writing several letters of review on the closing season of baseball among the colored clubs over the country. Mr. Florence is a great follower of the national game and is well acquainted with nearly every star player in the business. He has attended nearly every important game of the past season. He will make the line-up of what he thinks is the All-American star team, and will give his reasons for placing each player in the line-up through past and present history. The series of articles should prove interesting and cause some comment.
HONOR MEMORY OF GANS.
Bust of Late Lightweight Champion Unveiled.
Baltimore, Md.—Goldfield Hotel, the colored hostelry founded by the late "Joe" Gans, was the scene on Tuesday evening of last week of a sad but splendid ceremony, when a bust of the late lightweight champion was unveiled before a throng of his Baltimore admirers, who gave the hotel the graven likeness as a token of their esteem.
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CITY AND VICINITY.
the Kev. M. 5. Johnson is visiting his
parents on’ Fayette’ street.
Charles P, Rice, of West Baden,
Inds "was in the city Tuseiay,
Mire, Ballo Cole, of Aulania, Ga,
visiting her alster,” Miss ‘goned, tn
Scioto street.
Pear, Wileon, of Milwaukee, Wis,
maa Inc ‘napolis” boy, is in the city
Visiting friends.
‘Miss Anna K. Allison. of 1228 North-
Avenue, is visiting her aunt in
this week.
Do you like music I mean real music.
If go, hear Mme. Anita Patti Brown at
Allen Chapel, November 16th.
Messrs. Melvin H. Scott and Lucian
Mon , of Chicago, are visiting in
the oly tls ros
Rev. Charies Jones is visiting his fam-
tly city this week. Rev. Jones is
Hie trots NSC ernee ro
scar C. Carter dropped into the clty
this week. ‘He has ‘been’ attending ‘the
Latonla races at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Musical treat of the season will be at
Alten Chapel November 15th, when Mme.
Anita Patti Brown, of Chicago, will sing.
-Misse Anna Offutt entertained Friday of
ast week at hor home in. Fayette. street
in honer of Mrs. Robert Tumer, of Pe-
oria, Tt.
Mr. Noah Ramsey and tamily, of La-
trove Pay are i tne eit siting | Mr
Ramsay's’ brother-in-law, Mr ames Har
ig, en route to Lebanon, Tenn.
Mr, and Mrs. P. L. Caldwell, of St. Paul,
Minn., were in the city a few days this
Week,” looking” up a lout relative.” hey
Were successful in finding Hin
‘The Forum held a business meeting. on
Wednesday for tio purpose of tormine a
Paranent,soctety.. "The mectings wil be
id at Bethel A.M. ©. church.
Miso Virgie Wheat, a popular school
teacher of Eolumbua icy. Reeuiarcehen
the ‘clty” for an. Indefaiie stay White
here She will be the guest of Mr and Niue
Richard Jackson, of Muskingum svecs
Dr. Sutton 1. Griggs, of Nashville,
Zenn., made a move excellent addrens 46
the tM, CA His spocclt eae Geant
ae ural, erence ch Ree, is
lueational secretary of the National Bap:
tist Association. .
Misa Mary B. Donegan, of Huntevitte,
Ala. 'n teacher ia the public: sekets tes
beont in tho city several’ days, vieiting fee
cousin, Mrs. Matte Nelson, 128. Totedo
‘street. Mrs. Nelson, who was ill, is recov-
ering: “She will accompany Miss Doneran
o “Huntavitle, where she’ will spend ihe
Winter for thé benefit of het healt
Mr. Thomas Annio, of Richmond, Ind.
was @ caller at the Freeman office Pine
day of last week en Toute home frees
vacation trip through the West Mas
Annio is employed at the Pennsylvania
yards, where he has been under eenae
Snployment for tne past thisty-tive Years
‘The “Freeman Publishing “Gofapasy’ ars
fortunate in securing him as “agent at
Richmond, Ind.
ch Wie, Smith ond, Mine, range
ine “Whitman were quietly” married "a
421 West Bt. Clair street on October. si
in the presence of a few friends. Both
bride and groom were handsomely dressed.
They were led to the marriage altar by
Miss Kittle McGhee, sister of the groom,
And Mr, William incl. “After the cor:
mong, the usual repast was enjoyed. ni
Spent’ a Bieaaant ‘evening. ~The ‘bride. and
room will see their frietds are the abere
Rumbere Reve sar plends are the al
BETHEL CHURCH NOTES.
Dr.‘Smythe will preach tomorrow morn-
fog, Subject, “Asking “for a Cloak.” At
4:80 ‘o'clock, the ‘Young Peoples” Forum,
under the presidency of Mr. Walter Price,
Will “hold its “first meeting. Professor
©, H, Johnson, of Wilberforce University,
Tellbe, she apéakcer. | very” person Inter:
‘ested tn a young peoples’ literary. society
{ invited” to ‘be present. At T 46, Prok
Johnson wilt deliver an address to all who
Are interested in the subject of the lay-
men's movement. At this service a. pro-
gram will be rendered by members of
the Sunday school and the choir.
JONES TABERNACLE.
North and Blackford Streets—Sunday,
November 10.
‘The regular services at the above named
eburch at Tt am and 746 p.m The
pastor will preach to the unsaved at the
evening services, The installation of the
following officers of the V. C. E. was an
interesting feature: Mrs.’ Lina Cochran,
eee
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president; Miss Williams, vice president ;|of friends at the residence of Mr. and|to learn of the death of Mrs. Johnson, of
Mire ‘Grima J. Lewis, recording secretary ;| Mrs. Jake Ward, corner of Allen and | Ninth street, who died last Saturday even-
ME. at" Boneparte, corresponding gac"| Cochran streets, "Monday, hight “with "a ing. Sho Ieaves a ‘devoted husband, ave
felary! Mr. W. M. Hall, treasurer. Mr,| Mexican supper, which was greatly en-|daughters, two sons and other relatives,
Julius Green has been elected superin-| joyed by those present. Music and games| besides a host of friends. She was @
Yendent of the Sunday school. On. Mon-| were the features of tho evening, ...Mr.|member of the Firth Street church. ...
fay” nlgnt the. Buds of Promise will give | and Mrs. Charles Best chaperoned a party | rs, “Annie | Kimborough “is ‘improving
a splendid entertainment to which all-are|of friends to the country on a” pecan | nicely....A splendid time was enjoyed by
invited. -Mre. A. W. Blackwell, wife of | hunt. this week...-Mr. bd. Rufins, Geo, |allthe young people last Wednesday night
the bishop, will ‘be in the city and will| Mayes, Walter Scott, James Walker and |at the U. B. of F. hall, at thelr Halloween
be’ present at the quarterly, mass meeting! others’ of the Pastime Hunting club had |all.-..the ¥. M. C. A. ts making prepa.
whieh willbe, held "at Norwood "Penk |q: most enjoyable. time this week on heir ration (, havo an gxiubition November
chapel, "November 18th, 1912. ‘the lead-| Outing. “Myeh game was bagged... ‘The| 12, 18. 14 and 15. Admission, 10 cents:
frqare doing well Uha’Iast month, They | reporter for this paper wishes to\ thank season, Ucket, 20 cents.” Pickets ara) on
collected from the members, $62.02, and) Mr. Oliver Holloway and family for the|sale, at Gibson's, Plelds', Qsborns and at
they intend to do better for the morith of | token of appreciation presented him the |Pheln's Krocery Belcher & Green's bar-
November: you help, by paying your past week. +. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mayes | beF shop; W. H. Bell’s and J. T. Roberts’
2 Feceived at helt Tesldence, in honor. of |; qf4,iand Avenue M- B. church, Tey,
ere ae tne eeaouse, oa poe E pastor, ts in the mist of Teal
SENATE AVENUE THEATER. | Infioilichittling feast uchtpasttimestecmis | Prosperity. "The quarterly, imecting sery-
ti 5 a aor | Were here visiting the past week. Achit-| C08, NETS JATEely, atten Te renched
thls, Popular amusement house, under| tling feast’ was given in. ‘thelr ‘honor Bryant, district superintendent, preached
thin Prabeting, with popularity. “Casters | "Mh, Was Sreatly enjoyed by all present! Hey, Ww. 'D. Shannon delivered the ‘com-
still -meeting with popularity, | Custers|....There are too many members of the|tunion sermon. During the day th
Last Fight’ in three reels, 101 Bison, will | race who never read and this is the cause | "ure three ‘conversions and three acces:
be given Tuceday afternoon and evening:|of so much ignorance displayed in pub-| Sone, “Quarterly collections amounted to
Large and appreciative audiences attend |e Blaces by so many of them. It is al SG, Cuarany Succmire Yoo cmil be
Monday and Friday. if you “want “to| Pity that some of these do not find their| tally day on the debts of the church
Monday, and, Friday, tt 22m want ato| way to some of the night school. It is| aight state, governors will raise the. col-
‘Avenue theater. z ignorance that is causing so much trou-| jections. ‘The Social Club of the ¥. M.
en Se Bie and it Is seen by thousands that that |G A. heid its services Sunday night, ‘No-
THE ELKS TO GIVE A MINSTREL| 5 the catise of too many things to men-| vember sand thers Was a program Fen-
Es tion here. ‘The night schools are here to | gered which was very interesting... The
ii hal Sen GG ARE thoes A ene te ee ee ee eee ae
The Elks of this city will give their
first minstrel and grand ball at Tomlinson
hall Tuesday, November 26. Rehearsals
for the minstrel are now in progress, and
from what has been seen by the writer
it. will eclipse anything that has ever
been seen in the city. ‘The Elks are com-
Posed of the city's most, representative
yusiness men, and should draw the smart
Set of this community out to their prome-
nade and minstrel.
Mr. John ‘Tolliver, one of the best known
professional minstrel men inthe business,
wil Iirect the performance, and William
Roberts, who is always successful in the
big entertainments given in the city, 1s
one of the promoters.
WOMAN'S CIVIC CLUB NOTES.
‘This branch of the National A. A. C. P.
has fifty-seven paid memberships. It has
started an educational fund,
‘At the last meeting of the branch at
Mrs. Booth's, West Twelfth street, a splen-
did musical’ program wes rendéred, and
refreshments Were served. A silver offer-
ing was taken for the educational fund.
~...The general educational board has
given, during its first ten years of exist-
ence,’ $2,107,500 to higher education in
the South. "Practically none of this has
gone to college education for Negroes.—
"The Crisis.”
In view ‘of the above, we should be
proud of the number of voung men who
are taking advantage of the state univer-
sities.
‘Sylvester Duvall, of our own town, hav-
ing taken his Bachelor's degree at Butler
College, is now working for his Master's
degree nt Indiana. The people of Indian-
apolis should see that he be given a post-
tion right here at-home, equal to his edu-
cation, We need young men with his abil-
ity and training.
‘At the next meeting of this branch,
November 15, at Mrs, Clay's, 223° West
St. Clair street, a talk will be given on
the “Civil Rights BU of Indiana.” All
members are requested to be present.
‘Wouldn't it be well to ask the city ad-
ministration todo. something about the
discrimination shown colored people in
the downtown lunch rooms, drug. stores
and theaters? fy
Leaal Redress.
‘The National Association aims to fur-
nish legal ald to Negroes in cases where
the discrimination js obviously because of
color. Its resources have made It possible
to handle only a few cases of the many
that have come to its notice.
‘During the year 1911, in New Jersey,
the association took up the case of Henry
Graham, of Lakewood. Graham was ar-
Tested because he was found near the
Eeene of a murder. Word of the case
came to the association through the man's
wife, and they at once sent a lawyer to
Investigate. He found that the former
work of the association had been noted
throughout that part of the state, and
that the authorities were eager to tell him
that no third degree had been practiced.
‘There was no evidence against Graham,
and in a few hours thelr lawyer secured
iis release. “The man had been {ll in the
prison, and he and his wife wrote to the
association in terms of deep gratitude.
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
| The Y. M. C. A. monster meetings were
opened iast Sunday afternoon at. the
CHown Garden theater with much enthusi-
Gsm." The interest-shown warrants the
Bellet that the series of meetings now
beginning ‘will’ surpass ‘those of former
Sears, br’ Sutton B. Griggs, the edu-
Sational secretary of the National Bap-
{ist convention, was. the speaker of” the
Sceasion and. thrilied ‘the great. audience
Seith his ‘powerful and “convincing logic.
Fle emphasized the “Christian Citizenship
Of san’ as the greatest asset to the suc.
Cees Of a, race OF nation. He spoke. of
Christianity ang its direct effect upon the
‘Sanctity of home Iife.
soon Griggs will be remembered in In-
ianapolisand will receive @. royal wel-
Come whenever he revurns. ‘The Orpheus
‘octette rendered selections. ‘The Y. Ma C-
Grenestra, furnished the ‘music. Mr.
& Solee Payne will render a solo Sun-
day. atternoon.
““The reports of the various building
fund’ teams are coming in rapidly and
fare. very encouraging.
Eviday, November 6, inst., there will be
launched’ one of the greatest. membership
Campaigns in the history of the assocta-
‘tion? Te will be the last campaign in the
ld "building. and under. the eld member-
Ship fee, he ‘slogan of this. campaign
Wi be “The ‘Last in the Old." In our
hext issue we will give you the progress
Of the campaign to date,
During the membership campaign there
will be given an opportunity to all those
ho havo een waiting fo, rhe’ campaign
to'begin. if eivie pride is to. be devel-
oped in” Indianapolis, then ‘we ~ belleve
thie the ‘association’ 1s tobe depended
on to train men in the paths of Christian
ethies ‘and ft them for good, strong” clt-
igenship. The membership of the Colored
YMC. A. of Indianapolis can favor-
biz. be ‘compared "with the membership
O fany ‘organization In the sociation. We
Appeal tort emen. of Indianapolis to
Avnil themselves of this. great opportunity
Of joining this: mammoth army" ot Chris-
tat workers, numbering half’ a million
men, the monster meeting program for
Text Sunday" afternoon promises to be
equal to the one of last Sunday in. in-
iereat. pr. JoniueStanteld. the, speak
er for next Sunday, isa great speaker
of truth Come early and’ get a good
Seat. The Y. MG. A, orchestra, will fur-
DALLAS, TEXAS.
A Busy Place for Evil Doeers—The
©. R. V. Club Helps in a Needy
Time—Show Folk Improve
Things.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
‘Old Crimp and plenty of frost have put
in their appearance and the people can
‘be seen here and there very much worked
‘up over thelr coming.....Cotton pickers
‘are yet in demand all over the state...
‘Nick ahd) Frierson ave opened a neat and
‘clean cafe at 1705 Jackson street and
‘ask that you eat with them when hungry.
<...The young men who composed the
Pleasure club here, called the C. R. V..
‘stormed Mrs. Dee Helmn Tuesday night
with many valuable things for the home,
‘andit will be remembered etaoin etaoeea
Tt will be remembered that Mrs. Helm
lost her hunband and son only a few
weeks ago, and these young men took a
‘Keen interest In doing this act of kind
ness in memory for the son who was a
premilec or thatciubs Severs’ cucet talks
Were made by the officers and members
of the club in presenting the gifts. Mrs
Helmn ‘was greatly affected and uttered
words of praise for the C. R. V. club...
‘Mrs. Lida Jackson entertained a number
THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER.
ge friends at the residence of Mr. and
Sirs. Jake ‘Ward, comer of Allen and
Cochran ‘strects, “Monday hight with
Mexican supper, which was greatly en=
Joyed by those present. Music and games
‘were the features of the evening, --.Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Best chaperoned a party
of friends to the country ona pecan
hunt this week....Mr. Ed. Ruffins, Geo.
Mayes, Walter Scott, James Walker and
others’ of the Pastime Hunting club had
@ most enjoyable time this week on their
outing. Mych game was bagged... ‘The
Feporter for this paper ‘wishes to’ thante
Mr. Ollver Holloway and family for the
token of appreciation presented him the
past week.+-Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mayes
Peceived at’ thelr residence in honor’ of
Mr and Mrs. Foster and daughter, who
mitoffichittling feast _uchtpasttimestecmts
were here visiting the past week. Achit-
ting feast’ was. given’ in’ “thelr “honor
which was greatly enjoyed by all present
We There are too many members of the
face who never read and this is the cause
of so much ignorance displayed in pub-
Tie places by so many of them. It ts a
pity’ that some of these donot find their
way to some of the might school, It is
Ignorance that ‘Is causing so much ttou-
‘bie and it is seen by thousands that that
fs the cause of too many things to. men-
tion here. ‘The night schools are here to
‘help you, so attend them and become
more useful and a help to the race..The
officers, members and visiting Knights of
Pythiad ‘celebrated the thirty-first’ anni-
versary of St. Luke Lodge No. 1, last
Tuesday night at Castle Hall. Maniy ins
teresting things were talked of and much
Speechmaking was indulged in by mem
bers and guests until the commities hav-
ing the arrangements in hand announced
that all things were in readiness for the
evening’s program. A detailed record of
St. Luke Lodge was reviewed by Hon. C.
B. Wiggins, past grand chancellor of
‘Texas anda charter member of No. 1,
‘which was applauded to the echo. Sirs
QO. Gooden, T. D. Bradley, General J. L.
Jones, "George, Murry; a Wilburn, Lon:
nie Moore, Louls Rutherford, Ike Mason
‘nd others spoke om various subjects,
‘There were guests present from every
Pythian lodge in the city and the occa-
‘sion was made more the talks on Pyth-
janism which were given by the various
talks “which were given. “A lunch. was
Served ‘and concluded one of the best of
Pythian meetings ever ‘held in. the elty
and one which should in an upward march
of Pythianism in Texas, for which every
foyal Knights of Pythias in the Lone Star
state should feel proud of... .1ts dollars
to doughnuts that the large majority of
the race are now planning their Thanks-
giving stunt-at the cost of the other fellow
.-+.The remains of Dr. Wright, pastor of
St. James A. ae 7 CHOPS Ware eueeee
to Dennison’ for interment’, “The oflcers
and members and friends in the metropolis
mourn with the family in this their sad
hour. Many flowers were sent as a token.
‘The, clergy doses a valuable worker: SMF
Luther McCoy, the producer of playa, 1s
here from the northwest with relatives.
At the Park and Grand Central the shows
are. pleasing, but alittle too long for
Vaudeville. Snap and ginger is needed at
both houses among the performers. Per-
formers, musicians and stage hands are
now reading the Freeman, and paying for
it, not borrowing It as has been the cus-
tom at these houses for a while. In the
past the public has been ‘keen to see and
Appreciate the performer who can and wil
‘deliver the goods in Dallas. If you ane
hot there, it'is no use to try that od slap
‘stick effort, as it Is long~gone and cannot
‘come back. "Improved acts, catchy” cos-
tumes, new songs, etc., will bring the pub-
Iie time and tme again, and then some,
tee ete poe artery coe a ataees
cud beings gece enlateen aa ete
HENDERSON, KY.
Brown-Carr Wedding—Y. M. C.. A.
Banquet—General News.
(By LaVetta Jones, 631 Sixth St.)
Special to Tite FREmMan,
‘One of the prettiest social events of the
season ‘was the wedding of Miss Sue Bll
Brown fo Ar, Hany By Gurr, on, Weanee
‘day morning, October 30th. The house
was attractively decorated jn cut flowers
and ferns. The bride was attired in pink
Satin and carried. a "bouquet of. white
farqations, hile’ the: groom a8 areaned
in"the “conventional ‘Dincic. “Many wit
nested the ceremony, which was performed
by lector J. M. Mundy. ‘The bride and
Bloom’ lett’ immediately “for ‘Chicago,
gneve. they. will make their home... The
Close of the membership earpaisn of, the
$M. A. was marked by the bis’ ban-
quet on Thursday, October 31, at the First
Baptist church.” ‘the ‘basement’ of the
‘church was beautifully decorated in blue,
the “Blues having won, “Inthe center of
the table was a large pumpkin lighted
‘with candies. The guests’ were. served Dy
the" neds, ‘Prot. 3. W. Hays being. head-
waiters”. A revival ‘was, begun vat the
First ‘Baptist church on Sunday, Novem
ber 3 co 'the “Peerless club. was enter
{ined ‘bY MS. Paullne: Brown, on Friday
‘Svening, ‘Noveraber 1... Mr. dames Cabell
She furnily’ spent a. few daya inthe ctty
and Mie. BF Cabell has retumed to the
ity the ‘Douglass ‘high school Senior
and Junior rhetorical will he given on
Friaay.
HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND PA-
DUCAH, KY.
Space to Tae eens
The A. M. E. conference is over, but
some of "the good sermons preached, by
those noted ministers and the instructive
remarks by some of Kentucky's most fa-
mous ladies are still talked of by those
who attended. this Important. conference,
he Burke's chapel is exceedingly” glad to
get Rev. Nichols back again, "BY @ rising
ote, the officers showed. thelr apprecia-
Hon'to Rev. Nichols for the good work he
has done.” Ax usual large, audiences. at
tended tho Services last’ Sunday. At 6
O'clock a few young people met and organ-
ized the Allen League, vith Mrs, Nett
George, presidents Mr J. W. Egester, see:
fecars? bir W. Mf. Buford, treasurer, and
Biss M. Overton, organist. With the elec
tion of all officers of Burke's chapel, re
Orwanteation of the Sunday school prope
arrangements for the affairs of rally day
fon the fourth Sunday in. December, it 1s
expected that success will crown’ this
year's ‘work... Rev. TW... Haywthorn
reached ‘an’ able sermon at the Seventh
Rireot ‘Baptist chureh last Sunday after
hoon. .-Hev. VS. Smith, pastor of the
Washiniston Street Baptist church, 1g out
Of the vclty on business... -Rev. C. Gy
Rowlett, pastor of the” Presbyterian
church,’ returned Monday’ from. Mayfield,
Where ‘he attended synod, of which ‘he I
moderator, The following persons _at-
tended ‘the synod. at Mayfield last Sun-
fay: Mrs. Pearl Milligan, Mrs. Osear
Trlee, Mis Rosa Simmons, Mrs Henry
Brudiey, Sirs. Frank Jones, Mrs. Ida. At
briton, Mrs. Fannie Albriten, Mra. Major
Pritchett and Allen ‘Pletcher. = Miss” M.
Hill-and Mr. Willie Robertson, Granville
Moore, Ray Brown and Samuel’ Robertson
atened the snyod at Mayfield last Sun-
day... Mr. Clarence Lane has returned
from’ Mound City. Ill,, where he visited
Tievsiek neice, Mist Grace Greene. who,
According to latest reports, was much im
proved. = Mr ff Pinkston, "who. has
‘been confined to his home at 1i18 Monroe
Street, is able to be out again. ...We are
‘lad tose Mr. Elmore. Willis. with us
Again. During the last ew months Mr
ASlils nas ‘been traveling for his. health.
He recently resided at Memphis, Tenn... -
Mr. Henry Nequhart and family, who
lived at 1086 Washington street, are nov
‘residing In St. Louis. In the interest of
hi sbrakeshoe invention he is making St.
Louis his headquarters....Mrs. Julia H.
Tones, ‘of Peoria, is. visiting Mrs. Sophia
Rthatiner, of 405 “South. Seventh street
....Get the Freeman of J. J. Amos, 1036
Sao ce geen eneae
NEWS OF EVANSVILLE, IND.
By Benita Morrow, 411 Olive Street.
Special to the Freeman.
‘Mrs. Annie E. Lennox, the former Free-
man agent, was taken iil Sunday... . Mrs.
Willetta Jackson, of Orr avenue, has been
MM for the past week.,..It was very sad
to learn of the death of Mrs. Johnson, of
Ninth street, who died last Saturday even-
ing... She leaves a devoted husband, five
Gaughters, ‘two sons and other relatives,
besides a’ host of friends, She was 6
member of the Firth Street church....
hire. Annie | Kimborough is “improving
hicely...-A splendid time was enjoved by
alithe young people last Wednesday night
at the U. B. of F- hail, at thelr Halloween
ball... The ¥. M..C. Ais making prepa-
ration to have an exibition November
12, 13, 14 and 15, Admission, 10 cents;
Season Ucket, 25 cents, Tickets are on
Bale at Gibson's, Fields’, Osborns and at
Phelp’s grocery; Belcher & Green's bar-
ber shop: W. H, Bell's and J. ‘T. Roberts
vs -The Bland Avenue M. 5. church, Rev.
ii, W. ‘Tate, pastor, 1s in the mist of real
prosperity.” The quarterly ‘meeting -serv-
Kees were largely “attended. Rev. G._ FR.
Bryant, district superintendent, preached
two able sermons, morning and ‘night, and
Rev. W. D. Shannon delivered ‘the ‘com-
munfon sermon. During. the day” there
Were three conversions and three acces:
sions, Quarterly collections amounted to
$34.69. Sunday, November 10, will be
Tally day on the debts of the ‘church.
Bight ‘state governors will raise the col:
lections.-.«"The Social Club of the Y. Mt
CoA. held its services Sunday night, No:
Vember 3, and there was a program Fen-
Gered which was very interesting. The
B. ¥. P. U. of Liberty Baptist church
Ieets every Sunday evening from 7:30 to
S:18...-The Social Club meets on every
Monday’ evening... Miss "Georgia Darr,
Who has ‘been in’ the city. quite awhile,
Spent Tuesday night with Benita, Morrow:
She left Wednesday at noon for her home
in Nashville, ‘Tenn... Mrs.” Della Overby,
of 409 Olive street, left Friday for Little
Rock, Ark....Mr. Frank Wesley was
buried Monday.
COLORED SOCIALISTS — JORDAN
JACKSON, OF LEXINGTON, KY.,
DEFEATED— THE WOMEN
VOTING.
By Lee L. Brown,
41006 West Chestnut Streeet.
LOUISVILLE, KY. Special.
‘With the election over it is rather
hard to gather news enough to fill. our
‘column. PL
‘Mr. Lee, father of Miss Ida Lee, was
buried this week. |
‘Mrs. Minnis, mother of Miss Minnis,
died this week and was buried Tuesday
morning. eters
Last Sunday was indeed a live day.
‘There were meetings at a number of the
churches in the interest of the school
commisioners’ race. A colored Socialist
held sway on one of the corners, while
there were special sermons to a number
of fraternal organizations.
‘The Louisville Pythians are making a
great fight for an, increased membership.
‘The batile ery is “On to Baltimore.”
Jordan Jackson, of Lexington, the col-
ored business man who was In’ the race
for city commissioner, lost his race. He
made a great fight. |" |
Messrs, Englehard and Strather were
reelected as School commissioners. They
polled about 24,000 votes, while the op-
posing candidates received ‘about 22,000.
‘The fight was a bitter one and was hotly
contested from beginning to end. With
four daily papers, two colored ‘on one
side, and two colored papers on the other
Side, it is remarkable what a fight Messrs.
Bartholomew and, Zimmerman made.
The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity enter
tained a few friends election night at the
residence of your correspondent. Lunch
was served. tee
‘The members of the committee of man-
agement of the Y. M. C. A. are working
like "trojans to make' the opening. of the
new building @ great, success.
Monday morning the two ministerial al-
Uances met on the campus of the new
Lincoln Institute, Simpsonville, Ky.
‘The women of Louisville cast their first
yote here this week for the school elec-
tion, “They made @ grand ‘fight and do-
serve great credit for the business-like
way in which they worked. ‘They were
up at the break of day and remained near
the polls until the battle was over.
Miss Alice Lk Dortch, a former teacher
at Eckstein Norton Institute, has entered
& business college in, Ypsilanti, Mich.
‘The Negro Outlook Committee will hold
a special meeting tonight at 1006 West
Chestnut street
‘The Cane Club and Central colored high
gehool played a tle game of football last
Setrtay,
CENTRALIA, ILLS.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
"There was an entertainment given at
the home of Rey. and Mrs. Hadley on
Saturday. night, November 2..Mr. James
Skinner, a coal ‘miner, is allowed to attend
his family again, after having been barred
for four or five weeks on account of some
of the family having scariet fever...
Mrs. B. Folks has been on the sick iist
but is able to be up again... .Mrs. N.
Bidwell, of Paducah, Ky. is visiting her
husband, Mr. Clift Bidwell, who is a col-
ored machinist. in the Iilinois Central
shops here....Mr. A. Taylor has returned
from Towa, where he has been for the last
four months. He says it is very cold
there now....Miss Phillips, teacher of the
Dunbar schiodl, is taking violin lessons. .
Mr. O. A. Cash is busy with his fall
plowing and making preparations to spray
us fruit trees. He hus the reputation of
having the finest peach orchard in south-
ern Illinois. ...Miss C. Cash 1s progressing
finely on her ‘plano....Mr. Henry Bibbs
is erecting @ new house on his farm. | Mr.
Lowery is the contractor....Mrs. C.J.
Mosley is on the sick list... The Knignts
of Pythias met last Monday ‘night. ‘They
have” several new applications ‘and, are
preparing to hold some grand entertain-
ents some time in December... .Mr.
George B. Taylor is agent for ‘he Fidelity
Beneficial, and Protective League, of
Springfield, Til., a mutual benefit, society
incorporated uider the laws of the state
of Illinois.
CLARKSVILLE, TENN.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
"The ladies of the Crescent Circle met
Tuesday evening, November 5, at the res-
idence of Mr. Dan Meriweather. A de-
lightful repast was enjoved by all present
SoeMre. S.A. Dabney has gone to Chat-
tanooza to visit relatives....Mr. Ernest
Roberts, of Louisville, but formerly of
this city, spent several days in the city
visiting with relatives and friends...
Miss Alma Harris has returned home from
Denver, after a stay of about two years
vee phe United Christian Club met at the
fesidence of Mr. Jack Murphy Friday
hight, November 1. After all. business
had been transacted, a delightful repast
was enjoved by all present. ‘The club will
give, an, entertainment on. Monday night
Sovember 11, at St. John Baptist church:
Mrs. Lena Drane is president: Mrs. Mat-
tie Smith, secretary : Mrs. Mattie Hatach-
er, treasurer...Rev. W. M. Young. pas-
for of the First Baptist church, has re-
turned home from Columbia, Tenn... .Dr.
W. J, Wvattes preached two able sermons
on Sunday, November 3, in the absence
of the pastor.
NEGRO WAITERS IN LUCK.
Break Strigp at Washington and Win
janent Places.
WASHINGTON, D.C. Special.
‘q's an iil wind ‘that blows nobody
good!” “By virtue of a foolish and un-
Feasonable strike on the part of between
Joo and 400 white waiters in several of
the leading hotels and cafes of this city,
i jarge number of Negro walters, taken
on at frat as “strike-breakers.” have
Quer given permanent places in the dining
peed of said hotels and cafes. The Ta-
rooms Sew Willard and Cafe Republique,
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R= Many people can recognize WALK.
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aye friends.
TAN They recognize the WALK-OVE
Al Vib oe \ character in the style and build, =
q 4 in other words, the “personality.” ”
ca i \ } This “personality” cannot be copic
So) It can be imitated and is, bat at
Jy not be duplicated any more than one
4] WA can duplicate your personality.
! y Itis satisfying to wear shoes with cir.
i acter.
' Let Your Next Pair be WALK-OVERS.
$3.50 to $7.00 the pair
tS
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within whose walls a black face was a
stranger, are now fully equipped with col-
ored waiters, and the managers say they
have ‘the “experience and “rellability, to
hold down the jobs for all time. The
strikers have attempted violence, but have
been pretty. well thinned out. by Major
Sylvester's “strong-arm squad” of blue-
coats, who gave the colored men ample
protection, escorting many of _ them to
their “nonies ‘after hours “at “night “The
fuente, at the| hostelties named. are_de-
fghted ‘with the change. Said a woll-
known southerner who always stops at
‘the Raleigh:
|, wNegroes should have first chance at
this profession of wraiting or when
properly learned it is ‘a. profession. Their
‘Opportunities for employment in, Dusiness
ahd other avenues are so limited that they
‘are entitied to a practical monopoly at
callings lke this, in which they serve to
better advantage than white men. The
White man uses his job as a means to an
end, He 1s independent, often supersellious
and. finds no satisfaction in’ his work.
He feels above ity and goes Into something
‘elgg as soon as He gets in shape to do 30.
“““The Negro, on the other hand, makes
waiting a lifé calling. He is naturally
polite and obliging and is never happier
than when doing something to please a
gentleman or lady of what, he terms
‘lass." He is proud to be known as a
first-class waiter, and grows better as he
oes along. "Besides, he ‘looks the part
Sn we southerners feel perfectly at home
when we have him about us. ‘This for-
tign waiter Tad’ is blowing over, and. We
fre glad. to see the Nero returning to
the Old feld ‘in which he fs both. useful
and ornamental. “Give me colored waiters
every day in the week.”
In putting the colored walters: in their
ining rooms permanently, Managers
Hliiman, Weston and others have scored
‘a big hit with their “swell” patrons. They
Assert trat, Under no consideration, will
‘any of the white strikers be taken back.
COVINGTON, TENN. NEWS.
Special to The Freeman.
Mr. Albert Brown, of Hollywood, Miss.
is visiting Mr, Joo. Brown....Mr. ‘Thos.
Davis visited Mrs. Georgia Davis Novem-
ber ist... Miss Nettie Dewalt and Mrs,
Nora Woods paid a pleastant visit to Mrs
Bad Foster....Mr. Charles Hall and Miss
Ollie Patterson were united in marriage
October 28...-..Mrs. Charity Ware, of
Mason, Tenn” ‘spent the day with ‘her
mother, Mrs. Francis Phillips... Rev. It
S. Dent preached his last sermon on No-
vember 3....Mr. Freddie Hall, of Mem-
phis, Tenn., spent two days visiting with
friends in ‘Covington, Tenn....Mrs. Net-
te Jenkins, of this place, died October
80th, from lung trouble.
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE.
State of Indiana, Marion County, ss:
In the Cireult Court of Marion County,
in the State of Indiana,
Bessie M. Burse vs. Manly L. Burse.
No. 21747.
Complaint, Divorce.
Be it known, that on the 20th day of
October, 1912, the above named plaintift,
‘by her ‘attorney, filed in the office of the
Glerk’ of the Circuit Court of . Marion
‘County, in the State of Indiana, her com-
plaint against the above named ‘defendant.
‘Manly L. Burse, and the said plainti
having also filed in said Clerk's office the
Jamidavit of s competent person, showing
that’ said defendant, Manly L. “Burse, is
‘nota resident of the State of Indiana,
that ‘sald cause of action is for divorce
|and whereas said pleintit having by en
Gorsement on said complaint required said
defendant to appear in said Court, and
answer or demur thereto on the Ist day
of January, 1912.
Now therefore, by orger of sald Coutt
sald defendant tast named is hereby
[notified of the filing and pendency of said
‘complaint against him and that unless he
‘appear and answer or demur thereto at
‘the calling of said. cause on the Ist day
of January, 1912, the same being the 27th
Judicial day of @ term of said Court, to
‘be begun and held at the Court House in
‘the City of Indianapolis, on the 1st Mon-
‘day in’ December, 1912, said complaint
‘and the matters and things therein con-
‘tained and alleged, will be heard and de-
termined in ‘his absence.
| JOHN RAUCH, Clerk.
Isaac I. Wiseman, attorney for’ plaintift
WANTED.
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