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The Freeman is read by more than 100,000 energetic and thrifty Negroes each week THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXV. NUMBER 46 JOHNSON IS LIBERATED RELEASED ON BOND OF $30,000.00 FURNISHED BY FRIENDS. Billiard Handicap Tournament to End this Week—Sherman H. Dudley to be in the City Next Week—Mrs. S. Johnson, the Successful Undertaker. (By Cary B. Lewis.) (Freeman Bureau, 3000 State Street, Phone Douglass 8058; Automatic 72-384.) CHICAGO, ILL. (Special), Nov. 22. After one WEEK incarceration in the Cook county jail, Jack Johnson was liberated from prison and incarcerated and legal acumen of Hon. Edward H. Wright and W. G. Anderson. Mr. Johnson, at the beginning of his trouble, secured an array of white lawyers, every effort to secure his liberty on bail. After all of the efforts of Jack Johnson's supposed white friends had failed, it fell to them two colored lawyers, Ed. K. C. and Pat the champion in position to gather around his family side, with his loving mother and sister, who labored unceasingly and spent sleepless nights in their room to secure liberty of son and brother. It has been thought, and in fact, said, by many that Jack Johnson had neither faith, conviction, nor purpose for colored professional men and that early in his case it was suggested to him by a close friend that he employ a colored lawyer to defend him. For colored pro-ger law for me." We are not prepared to say that this statement is true; it may be said, however, that if Mr. Johnson's past record with respect to colored pro-ger law is not good, his very little defense could be offered in his behalf. We are glad, however, that at the crucial moment, and after ceaseless efforts to the part of his supposed lawyer, he was forced wisely—had failed, it fell to the lot of Messrs. Anderson and Wright, men whose legal ability and integrity has never been questioned, to snatch the champion from his head and to be about to kill his head the hallowed wreath of liberty. Too much cannot be said in commendation or the work accomplished by these counselors, but it is important of Jack Johnson from prison. Only those who were in immediate confidence of his counselors themselves will ever be able to accomplish the difficult task which Messrs. Wright and Anderson had to go through in order to secure Johnson's release. But that too much can not be said of the lawyers in having accomplished this difficult task, for the reason that justice, as far as the Federal law is concerned, has been stifled with prejudice and every possible impediment, whether legal or moral, just or unjust, were placed in the hands of the lawyers. News fought unceasingly against, great and difficult odds and finally succeeded and trumped in the justice o f their clients. We do not know how Mr. Johnson feels about the situation with respect to his lawyers. It may be said, however, in practice, that the defence can be shown by his placing his destiny, as far as this case is concerned, in the hands of these two gentlemen who defend Jack Johnson from prison and confidence of bench, bar and laymen. Hon. Edward H. Wright has, on a number of occasions, been entrusted by the surplus of the people, with high and responsible duties, to serve only Negro to serve as president of the Cook county board of commissioners and from the files of the daily papers of this county can be shown that in so serving, he did not have the authority to do what was an honor to the race to which he is allied by blood and sympathy. He always been in the forefront in matters of the race, and because of his conservatism and wisdom, upon questions of racial importance, he has ever been regarded as a man whose wisdom, forethought, and advice were of great consideration. A number of notable cases of the ledger side to his credit and one who knows Edward H. Wright, is end or foe, will question his integrity of the county. Hon. W. G. Anderson, who was the first lawyer to get in the case and who afterwards enlisted the services of Mr. Wright, is well known in the legal world, not only in Chicago, but in other cities. Mr. Anderson enjoys a national reputation as a habea corpus lawyer, having so a successful termination some of the noted cases which have occupied the legal world in the past fifteen years. He occupies the position of one of the foremost habeas裁判 lawyers in this country. Thus Anderson's legal acumen, Banker Sapling and others from the Joel tenpenentiary. A little later Mr. Anderson won the celebrated Captain Street case. He has also the credit of being the only lawyer thus far to get a client out of the legal jurisdiction of this city, and in his early effort, studied under John Barton Payne. Mr. Anderson at one time private secretary to the Hon. John Sivan, position which he held with credit. Mrs. S. Johnson, the Undertaker. In the recent report of Mr. L. W. Washington upon the number of Negroes who are in business, nearly every phase of commercial life, is represented. It is an admitable compilation of the number of Negroes that are actively engaged in all kinds of honorable and legitimate business, among those as professors of business south, she took the lead and moved i the Thirty-third block, No. 3311 State street. Securing a continuous building, she maintained and it mounted for the special purpose of an undertaking establishment. There she has an up-to-date office, with Miss Holiday as bookkeeper and secretary. Connected also is a private office. Mrs. Johnson saw a great demand for private funerals, that such a chapel was necessary and hers is one of the most appropriate and best fitted in the city. While Mrs. Johnson has always had a good trade among all classes of people, she has had great cause for rejoicing in that her business is steadily on the increase, to be able to pay her bill. She has had several Mrs. Johnson has had charge of funerals from some of the leading families in the city of Chicago, and is also handling shipping service from all parts of the country, and is handling intelligent embalmer who holds a state license and is a past manager in handling funerals. Mr. Richard Taylor is her assistant. She has mentioned in passing that in our observations we note two well-managed funerals by Mrs. Johnson. They were those of Mrs. Lillian Davis and Officer Hatcher. They were conducted in the city of Chicago, and the best praise has come to Mrs. Johnson, which indicates not only the public approval of her establishment, but that she will continue to be in demand for her services as a professional and she gives the best funeral car and carriages of any undertaker in Chicago. Mrs. Johnson is a thorough business woman. She is a member of the municipality. She takes an active part in all things that are for the best interest of the woman is deserving of a liberal patronage. Tournament Handicap. Quite the most interesting thing along State street among the men is the tournament handcap contest he once going to. Mr. Holt's place is 3004 State street. Eight of the best biliard players in Chicago, it is said, are in the game. The games started November 3, when he is are Howard Bynum, George W. Holt, H. F. Catlin, Doc. Smith, Wm. Adams, Edward Howard, Wm. Coleman and John Nixon. Each man plays the other and the winner will have the title of amateur champion will have the title of amateur champion billiard player of Chicago. He will be entitled to play in other cities, such as Milwaukee, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington. The winner of all the cities will be given a diamond trophy. For further information, write Mr. George W. Holt, 3004 State street, Chicago. S. H. Dudley in the City Sherman H. Dudley will be in the city next week for five days at the Globe theater, where he will play the colored people of Chicago will most likely pack the theater each night. "Dr. Beans" From Boston is the name of the theater where he will play the mule; hear Troy and the big choruses, and don't fail to see and hear Miss Lotz, the leading lady, who is a Chicago girl. Baker Hotel Mrs. Hattie Baker, of 3612 Wabash avenue, has leased the Dumas hotel, and it will be known as the Baker hotel. It is located on the elevated road, State and Indiana car lines. It is well known to city and transcient boarders. The Baker hotel is commodious in every respect; the rooms are heat and meals furnished upon application. One of the features of the Baker hotel is the accommodations it has for dancing and banquets. Two of the largest rooms are furnished in the banquet parlor o the Baker hotel; one to Bishop Alexander Walters, of New York City, and the other to Mr. James, president of Bounty, the appartment and accommodations and married people can always be secured at best in the city. Rooms for single and the Baker hotel. Wilson, the leading dancing master of the city, will give a dancing party on Thanksgiving night at the New Lincoln Dance Hall, Wabash avenue and Twenty-ninth street. It will be the first big social function to be given in the new city. Decorations, elaborate and there will be largest size creations ever heard in Chicago. The grand march will be led by Mr. Wilson and Miss India Deming. Her gown, as well as her dress, will be the largest creations from Paris, France. Thanksgiving night, November 28. Be there. Ready For New Years. Already the proprietors of the various caves are making preparations for their patron for New Year's night. Exactly is this true at the Mineral Springs cafe, of which "Billy" Lewis is the producer, for by those that like entertainment and music during the holidays, and especially during the New Year's night. Special music is played at Lewis' up until 3 o'clock a. m. --- Mrs. Bessie Trotter Craft, sister of Editor Monroe Trotter, of the Boston Guardian, was tendered a swall social functi on of Mrs. Charles E. Bentley, wife of the noted dental surgeon. Twenty-three of the leading society girls and matrons were presi dent of the house and were govemed for height of style, and following the dinner, sentiments were read on marriage. Some were humorous and others serious. Mrs. Cecil Trotter, of the house, read the best sentence, and Mrs. Myrtle Fry, Mrs. Edward H. Morris and Miss Garnett, Mrs. Edward H. Morris and Miss Garnett, the second best best honors for Charles E. Bentley, Mr. Henry Craft and NATIONAL GAMES. I MUST BID MY FRIENDS GOOD BYE Mr. Cary B. Lewis were the tellers. In point of brilliancy and fashion, it was the leading social affair of the season. Jack Johnson won his case in Judge Hopkin's court, before a jury, for assaulting a photographer of the American newspaper. Mr. Johnson is at home, suffering with a sprained ankle, so the report says. Mrs. B. Randolph, 3254 South Wabash avenue, has an apartment with modern conveniences, bath, electric light and stea mheat. Most desirable place in a splendid neighborhood. Half block from elevated railroad and one block from the State street line. Both phones. Dr. A. B. McKissack, of Durango, Mex. will eat his Thanksgiving turkey with Mr. Alfred Anderson, of Provident hospital. Miss Bennie Stoval and Mr. Lee Tobin are engaged and their wedding will take place early in December. Mrs. Gladys Reece, of New York City, is in the city visiting her mother and father at 3333 State street. She will remain until after Thanksgiving. Mr. Cary B. Lewis may eat dinner with his mother and father on Thanksgiving, at Louisville, Ky., returning by way of Indianapolis to see Mr. Knox. Miss Butter, of Cincinnati, O., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Randolph, Thirty-third street and Wabash avenue. Dr. U. G. Bally writes the Freeman correspondent from Berlin, Germany that he is having the time of his life, and at the same time is putting in some licks at the best medical hospitals. Mrs. Marie Burton Hyrum, the noted soprano singer is the proud mother of a boy. Dr. Daniel Williams says that it is one of the finest babies he ever saw. Mr. Tenan Jones, proprietor of the Elite cafe, entertained Messrs. Edward H. Wright and W. G. Anderson at dinner on W. G. Night. Messrs. Wood, Lewis and Fieldie are in the dining delicious dinner and toasts to the liberation of Jack Johnson are pleasant memories of the occasion. Misses Lula Coates, Able Mitchell and Caretta Day are among the celebrities that are in the city this week and the "boys" are making it very pleasant for the well-known actresses. Miss Coates is a vaudeville with her two boys only, and will be the number of the big houses here and elsewhere. CENTRALIA, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN The Second Baptist church has carried on a revival for the past two weeks and made six or eight converts. Five were converted, and the rest were conducted by Rey, Allison. At the noun try show of Centralia, Marion county, Ill., Mr. Russell Gibbins received the first, second and third prizes on ducks, the Miscobian and Peekins. He says, "I am a man of chance, and will do something..." Mr. C. McKinney is repairing and finishing his residence. Mr. L. Jackson is the company man of Centralia, has invented a keyless lock and has a patent on it. It is strange to say that the white papers of Centralia write about the invention and the Centralia manufacture and sale of the lock, but never say that it was a black man's invention. They are very jealous of outstretched hands. Mr. Patt has the invention and want to get hold of it, and yet no one knows that it belongs to a black man. This has been going on for some time, but Mr. Patt is not sure if he had committed some crime it would have been published in big letters....The W. L. C. Club met at the home of Mrs. L. Offord and quite a number of people who visited her parents, and she will remain there the greater part of the winter....Masters N. Calloway and V. Rogers, two graduates of Lincoln Institute at Jeffersonville, came to visit her parents, and she will remain there the greater part of the winter....Masters N. Calloway and V. Rogers, two graduates of Lincoln Institute at Jeffersonville, came to visit her parents, and she will remain there the greater part of the winter....Mr. L. Leak, of Ripley, Tenn., is the stay for an indefinite period....Miss Adeline Leak, student of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo., writes to her parents that she is progressing nicely and is very happy. Robert Johnson, who works on the transfer, is laid up with a sprained ankle. By Nellie Early, 565 Sharp Street Special to THE SHEMAN PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. KENTUCKY METROPOLIS KENTUCKY METROPOLIS Y. M. C. C. A. MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN LAUNCHED FOREIGN MISSION ROOMS HAVE CLOSED Young Girl Murdered by her Friend who Afterward Attempts Suicide—Thanksgiving Dinner for Newsboys—Dusley to Appear on December 8. (Lee L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut St.) LOUISVILLE, Ky., Special. The great Y. M. C. A. membership card once been issued to what the building almost completed, Secretary Bullock is making strenuous efforts to have a large number of boys and men ready as members on the opening day. The foreign mission rooms in Louisville have been closed and Secretary L. G. Jordan and all his force are ready to see the "Steam Engine," as Rev. Jordan is often called, leave us. During his sojourn in Louisville he has been a useful help to the Cane Club and is also working, but as a citizen, taking part in every good movement that affected the race. A pretty young colored was shot and killed by her friend in a local café last week. She had been in the city only a short while. The man, after shooting the girl, is not seriously hurt and will be brought to trial in a short, while, charged with murder in the first degree. The talk of the town is the football game on Thanksgiving day between the Cane Club and Alpha Omega teams. The boys expect to have a great game. The well-known theatrical star, S. H. Dudley with his company of high-class artists, are booked to appear in Louisville the week of December 8. They will appear at the Cane Club and Shaw, manager of this playhouse, deserves special mention in this column for his treatment of colored patrons. At last Louisville is to have a real colored hotel, located in the Douglass building on West Walnut street. A farewell reception was tended Rev. L. G. Jordan at Calvary Baptist church, Tuesday night. Rev. Johnson, pastor of the Chestnut Street Baptist church, is in Henderson, Ky., assisting in a revival at the First Baptist church. Mr. P. A. Reese, the well-known shoe-maker of West Chestnut street, is seriously ill at his home. The Y. W. C. A. hold an interesting meeting this week. These good ladies merit the praise of the public in their effort to provide a building for our young women. Quite a number of evictions have been planned for the visitors who will be in the city next week to spend Thanksgiving vacation. Will Grundy, colored, who walks on crutches, was given a verdict for $5,855.60 against the Louisville Fire Brick Works by a jury in Judge Field's court. So sued, for $1,050, alleging a mud-mixer evicted, there was no evidence. He is indeed a grand sight to see these little urchins gathered around the table, enjoying a meal good enough for a king, with all the delicacies of the season. The Child Welfare Exhibit to be held in Louisville next week will indeed be an interesting exhibition. For many months this month, there will be been collecting data that will be worth going to see. There will be a chorus of a large number of colored children. The doors will be thrown in Louisville. Every parent in Louisville should make it a point to attend one of the sessions. Senator Ed. Green, of Chicago, Ill., has been in the city for a number of days, the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Cole. He has been out street stairs. It is he regretted that the people of Chicago did not send the distinguished lawyer back to the legislature. He will be remembered for his work in the field, he fought like a trojan in the interest of his race. The Hotel Fields is about to open its doors at the Douglas building. Every modern convenience, bath, hot and cold water, light, comfortable, spacious rooms, a kitchen, a laundry room, location is excellent from the standpoint of convenience. Car lines making it possible to ride within one block of any corner, pass the door, 726 West Walnut street. . . . The Ohio Tailoring Co. will give to each person who calls there a souvenir, free. To the one holding the lucky number there will be a prize of value of one thousand dollars. They are on exhibition at Bensinger's, across the street from our place. You don't have to buy anything, just come and leave your name and address. You can really and truly get something for nothing, excepting the trouble of coming to our place, 324 West Market street. Two weeks ago a large crowd of persons gathered at the College Chapel to pay tribute to the Coleman College fellows fitting that last Sunday, in the same church, that a chrob equally as large, gathered to pay tribute to the memory of the late Prof. F. S. Delaney. The Bass team, led by Prof. William Bass, they paid respects to his memory in song and verse. The eulogy, by Rev. Clark, the pastor, and the addresses by Prof. Simpson and Mr. Bullock will never be forgotten. We happened to pass Tenth and Chestnut streets last Sunday afternoon, and glanced at the library and a great sight met our eyes. It was a large crowd of our school boys gathered together in a meeting. These men were told that of John Clark, who was telling them of the advantages of being a member of the M. C. A. The boys were divided into groups according to the schools. Prof. Meyzeek and other teachers were to cheer the boys on by their presence. Mr. John Phillips, proprietor of the reliable shaving parlour at 102 West Green street, had occasion to draw the color line last week, when a dirty, greasy white man took a seat in a chair in his shop. He was a man of great gent that there was a white number shop First and Jefferson streets, where he could be waited on, but that this institution was for clean colored people. Mr. Phillips was not maintaining a first-class place for his own people, from which filthy whites are cut out. WATT TERRY CONTROLS REAL ESTATE AGGREGATING PEORIA. ILL. On the sick list are Miss Arzilla Scott, Mrs. Balley, Mr. Henry Granes, Mr. Geo. Hampshire, Mr. Willis and Joseph H. Felds, Mr. Willis and Chuck Towne, Iowa, spent a few days at the Country Club last week, visiting his manager of the club....Mr. Willis Alexander, the manager of the Country Club, has resigned his position to accept a very responsible place in the city. The Freeman wishes Mr. Alexanen made a flying trip to the city Friday. Mrs. F. D. Banks, of Adams street, was a pleasant caller on Mrs. Cattons a few weeks ago. The squee was nicely entertained at the residence of Mrs. Mrs. Meeks on November 9....Drs. Catton, Shepherd and Asque are all enjoyment, and Asque speaks cell for Peoria's colored physicians. The Negro churches of Peoria can boast of very refined ministers, and much good work should be done at both churches, work should be done at Comer reports business good... Rev. S. H. Herd, herd superintendent of the Ward chapel Sunday school, attended Teachers' Institute at Champaign, November 8... Rev. S. H. Herd, away from the city for two months on business, has returned home...Don't forget to attend the "Ole Skul at Hickory" church at the city for two months on business, has returned home...Don't forget to attend the "Ole Skul at Hickory" church at the city for two months on business, has returned home...Both of the colored churches will prepare nice programs for Thanksgiving. Those who attend will miss rare treats...Call Blindman...Mr. Woodson is being congratulated for the manner in which his barber shop is conducted...Mrs. Maggie Reld, the in-charge agent, is doing grand work for the race. IRONDALE, OHIO. (By Peck Pennington.) Special to The Freeman Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Ray and Maggie Wilson were called to Columbus, Ohio, to attend the funeral of their daughter... Miss Carl Wilson will return soon, Miss Emily Wilson will be the funeral was the guest of Mrs. Ethel Wright on Thursday... Mrs. Savannah Ray has been ill, but is now up agaul... Rev. S. L. Lovellis of Louisville, y. is holding a revival here Jan. 24th, November 4, and skating is conducted there three nights a week and dancing the balance of the week. Mr. Peck Pennington is manager, and Mr. Johnnie Draughen is manager. Mr. Peck will be purchased at Peck's Clean Pressing Shop. Read it and get the habit... Mr. and Mrs. Foster Roberson will have just returned to Pittsburgh. Gherrels at Pittsburgh, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ray will spend the Christmas holidays in Louisville, Ky.... Mr. S. Pennington will have his friends attend the funeral of his friends. Abe Poe returned Saturday from an extended hunting trip. He reported fine results... Mr. Ed Bennett gave a birthday party to his friends. The guests were entertained by the condale Quartet and little Savannah Moses. 2 Mme. M. L. JOHNSON GRADUATE SCALPSPECIALIST AND HAIR CULTURIST Manicuring, Facial, Scalp Massage, Shampooing, and Scientific Scalp Treating The above cut represents Mme. 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Rost 25 North Illinois Street The Largest Exclusive Jewelry Store in the State Short Flights. Short Flights. By R. W. Thompson. The Omnipresent "Press Agent." When Socrates was on this earth Men called him rather wise. He tailed for all that he was oorth— It pays to advertise. When Caesar went to war he took Of how eloks o string. And so we cannot be quite sure, Amid the boast and bluff, That some of that old literature Was not press agent stuff. Here's good luc to you, Mrs. Cleveland! * * * Tuskegee Institute has the call as a convention center. * * * The National Negro Press Association has come to stay. * * * It's tough to be compelled to take orders from an inferior. * * * Standing at Armageddon gives way to a contemplation of Appomattox. * * * In newspaper circles this is the age of the linotype and the syndicate. * * * "Lily-whiteism" will not stalk into our presence in disguise, at any rate. But one more thing would have filled Mr. Bryan's cup of happiness to overflowing. * * * The new "Black Cabinet" will find it well to beware of the factionalism that wrecked the old "Black Cabinet." Avdertising pays! It is the fulcrum upon which journalism rests, and it is the tie that binds the business man to his customer. Advertise! * * * The Cyrus Field Adams "resignation habit" shows no signs of growing on other officeholders of the race at Washington or elsewhere. * * * The political wisecases are getting out their best glasses, preparatory to scrutinizing with critical care the inaugural address of President Wilson. The busy world is looking for men who can "carry messages to Garcia." Don't ask how or where—just carry them, that's all! * * * The maker of toothsome salt-rising bread is giving the piano playing maid a hard run for the matrimonial stake, with the betting odds in favor of the former. *** They say no Washingtonian stands in great danger of being killed by an assassin's bullet, if carrying around a big speech is any prophylactic against such attacks. * * * Bishop Walters, as the acknowledged "referee" of the Wilson administration in matters dealing with the race's relation thereunto, will be an inspiring figure. *** An editor might have a chance to get into heaven if his staff correspondents would only send in "copy" that does not have to be rewritten, "blue-penciled" or thrown away. * * * * Our lady friends will probably not heed the warning furnished by the fact that a male female impersonator the other day died from the effects of wearing a corset too tightly laced. * * * * A shortage of white women is reported in South Africa, where the domestic service is largely performed by Kaffir boys. One hundred thousand white women are called for at once. \* \* \* "Back to the farm" is a keynote that should rally the young men of the South, where other lines of endeavor are not so willingly opened unto us. The call of corn, cotton, fruit and poultry should not fall upon deaf ears. * * * The postal service offers a splendid opportunity for our educated young men. The color line is not rigidly drawn, as in some other branches of employment, and a chance to rise is afforded those who evince a high order of intelligence in the discharge of their duties. *** An intelligent Negro can render personal service without being a "flunkey." No decent white man has any respect for a grinning ape, who annoys him with needless attentions, when the hope of a "tip" is plainly in evidence. Dignified service brings the largest measure of appreciation, and proper rewards will follow. *** President Taft, without notice, attended a service in New York, the other day, and caught the preacher with a "Bull Moose" sermon on tap, with no alternative deliverance in his inside pocket. We know some puliteers of color who would never have been caught napping in such a fashion. They would have had "something equally as good" carefully stored up in their ready-reckoning "think-piece." * * * Dr. Booker T. Washington's article in the November Century, on "Is the Negro Receiving a Fair Chance?" is regarded as being, in many respects, the most striking and significant utterance the Tuskegee "Wizard" has ever made on certain phases of the race problem. It has been widely read and will have a far-reaching influence for good among the people who have to sit in judgment upon the black man's case. An advertisement emanating from Southern Pines, N. C., states that young colored men are in constant demand throughout the South as carpenters, bricklayers, painters, tinners, electricians and other forms of high-class industry. The wages run from $3 to $5 per day of eight or nine hours. With such excellent schools THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. as Tuskegee Institute and others of its type all over the Southland, it ought not to be difficult for the race to supply the demand for these skilled artisans. Colored labor will yet prove to be the backbone of the prosperity of the South. * * * * The president of the National Negro Press Association desires that the representatives on the executive committee for each State send in at once the names of all the Negro papers published in his State. In addition to the regular "stand-bys" new papers are started and others fall by the way side. The president, corresponding secretary and chairman of the executive committee have a constant need for such a list. It frequently happens that calls are made for information that find us "shy" on facts that it is humiliating to confess that we are not in possession of. That there must be a higher regard for honesty in the handling of the people's money by officials in churches, lodges, schools and business enterprises is the lesson taught by the prompt suspension of Bishop George W. Stewart, of the C. M. E. Church. A trial committee of twelve ministers, at the request of three hundred laymen, investigated charges of malfeasance lodged against the prelate, and the evidence made it necessary to relieve him of his episcopal duties until the matter can be finally pressed upon by the General Conference of the church in 1914. The Negro race can never be a factor in the larger affairs of mankind until we learn how to handle trust money without allowing any of it to stick to our fingers. Let us "render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's," and we shall get all that is coming to us in the long run. KANSAS CITY, MO. The Baltimore hotel waiters have all gotten together again. Mr. White the owner of the Baltimore Shirt Co. who operates four stores here, opened up on the 8th of September with a fine hotel known as the Blue Goose cafe, which has made Kansas City famous. The Hon. G. O. Smith, the well-known eastern headwaiter, is in charge, and to say that the service is tiptop would be putting it mildly. We are taking care of the best people of Kansas City. We have all of the Baltimore waiters and when the guests walk in here it is just the same as if they were in old Baltimore, and many of the guests have left the Baltimore on account of the service since the white waiters have been there. If reports are true, the colored waiters will have the hotel (Baltimore) back again soon. The waiters of the Blue Goose cafe gave the opening ball of the season on the 6th inst., and it was a pronounced success. The music for the occasion was furnished by Williams' orchestra, Claude Williams director, and the music he furnished on that occasion is the talk of the town. The committee in charge consisted of Spencer, Wilson and Montgomery. Mr. W. M. McKnight, formerly of the Baltimore, is at the White hotel (Blue Goose cafe). Former Consul Richard Theodore Greener sees that long-awaited "vindication" just ahead. Wouldn't it be poetic justice to return him to Vladi-vostok. SHERMAN, TEX. Special to the Freeman. The Sherman, Texas, colored orchestra, the leading orchestra in the state, is composed of Prof. Dosie Luellen, harp-guitar professional; Prof. John F. first violin; Walter Woodrow, second violin; George Stubblefield, clarinet; Miss Edna Green, piano; Jas Ery, bass; trap drums; rank-tank trumpet; band are equipped for any engagements in or out of the city. REKLAW'S SUPERIOR TOOTH CLEANER The finest in the world of its kind. I found nothing to equal it.—C. W. 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THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Pensacola High School—The Black Patti Company—General and Social News. By Walker W. Thomas. The Pensacola High School opened its doors last Monday, November 18. This is one of the first three-story buildings to be given or built for colored children of this city in the history of the board of public instruction. This building is a beautiful one and is located in the western portion of the city, and contains twelve rooms. The attendance is 400. The colored people are very proud of this beautiful building. We should congratulate Prof. A. L. Kirksey and Prof. M. N. M. Bennett, who are greatly responsible for this handsome school building, which cost $10,000. We must also congratulate these gentlemen for the great work which they have been doing for the past eight years in the uplift of the colored people of this city. These men deserve great credit from the colored people here for the great work they have been doing. ...Mr. Ellis Tonie, a former Pensacola boy, was in the city visiting his parents. Mr. Tonie has been out of the city for the past ten years attending the various universities, of the country and has made good everywhere he went. His many friends here are very proud of Mr. Tonie's achievements. He is now taking a medical course at Shaw's University. The El Centro Cafe, 520 North DeVille street, has thrown open its doors to the city. This is the only colored cafe in the city that is open all night. The proprietor, Walker W. Thomas, will be glad to see his many friends at his new place of business. The Black Pattie show is to pay this city a visit on Wednesday, November 20. The details of this show will be reported in next week's issue. The local folks in next week's great plans to entertain these great show people on the night they are in the city. The G. O. P. Social Club will entertain on Wednesday night at the K. of P. Hall. This will be the first dance given by this club this season, and it promises to be one of the grandest affairs given this season. Cards are being issued. Committee: Frank M. Sawyer, John F. Lewey. ...I only hope that I can find all those people who wanted a Freeman so bad a few months ago. ...The Royal Seminole Social Club entertained last week at Catholic Hall, on West Government street. Quite a large number of the younger set was present, this being one of the first dances given this season by this club. It proved to be a grand affair. All reported a very delightful time. Music was furnished by the None Barris Orchestra. Committee: F. J. Robinson, W. L. Johnson, J. B. Gray Thomas. ...The Collins Orchestra will give their first ball Thursday night, Thanksgiving, at the K. of P. Hall. Look for the notices. This will be one of the grand winter affairs given this season. Miss Allie Patterson, a graduate of the Pensacola High School last year, is now attending Knoxville College, in Knoxville, Tenn. Miss Patterson will be greatly missed by her many friends. We all wish for her the very best of success. ...The Imperial Pressing Club, under the management of Mr. Sol Relph, has opened its doors at 407 North Guillmarde. Mr. Relph will be glad to gain the patronage of his many friends. ...A cadet company has been organized at the Pensacola High School. There are four companies in all, under the instruction of Major General Horace D. Goode. The leading officials of this movement are The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heaters in the Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the comb is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. 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This Comb, properly heated, and the use of LaCreole Hair Pomade, will bring the most crimpy hair straight and silky at every stroke and cause a rapid growth of the hair. Don't put it on but send $1.00 today and get the Comb by return mail. Large, Heavy, Strong and Durable. Made of copper and brass associated together and cast into one solid piece: highly polished and fully nickle plated; steel bolt which goes through the end of Comb to p event the handle from getting loose or coming off. Remember it's all in one piece. Nothing to get out of order, will last a lifetime. [Image of a young boy wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a long coat, holding a small hat in his left hand.] Price of Comb and Alcohol Heater complete $1.50 Here is the top! TAYLOR'S SPECIAL ALCOHOL HEATER is the handiest and most convenient method of heating the Comb, and can be closed up so that you can put it in your handbag. Price 50c For best results use LaCreole Hair Pomade. It not only meets every requirements of the Comb Straightener, but promotes a luxuriant growth of hair. Price 25c. MADAM WILLIAM H. BRICE, Prop. [Name] Four hundred Pages, over 50 Illustrations. Easy to sell—inspiring. Of the nineteen million books annually sold, about nine million are histories. Don't neglect race history. Everybody should have a copy. MISS PEARL U. HALL, Agent. 106 Rose St, Lexington, Ky. Walker W. Thomas, Leon Levard, Colbette, Andre Preer, Samuel Betts, Arthur and Umstead Thompson, Wilbur Sheppard, Clarence Allen and John Reese....Mrs. Viola Hillard, who was badly burned last month, is somewhat improving, to the delight of her many friends....Mrs. Ardis, of Normal, Ala., is in the city as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Grice, at their beautiful home on North Coyle street. Mrs. Ardis is much pleased with our city, where she has made quite a large number of friends....An old folks' concert was given at the Pensacola Normal School building last Wednesday night. A large audience was in attendance. All reported a very delightful evening. This concert was under the Young Women's Club of the Normal School....Mr. and Mrs. Uriel Thomas, of St. Louis, Mo., and little son, Uriel. Jr., will spend the holidays here as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Thomas, Mr. Uriel Thomas' parents....Miss Theresa Thomas and Mr. Benjamin Brown were married last Sunday, at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. Charlie Thomas, of North De Villier street. Quite a large number of close friends were present, who wish this popular young couple a long and happy married life. They received a large number of beautiful presents....Joseph Morris has opened a first-class meat market on West Belmont street, at the old Serra stand. Mr. Morris will be glad to gain the patronage of his many friends... Mrs. Mary Thomas, who has been on the sick list for the past four weeks, is now out, to the delight of her many friends...Messrs. Daniel and James Brown are now visiting friends in Jacksonville, Fla. Their plans are to make the Florida metropolis their future home...Master Aaron Johnson has been on the sick list. His many little friends are glad to see him out again...Mrs. Charles Knox, the widow of the late stevedore, Charles Knox, who was killed a few weeks ago on the L. & N. pier, is now suing the company for $15,000. Her many friends will be glad to learn of victory...Father D. D. Moore has been on the sick list for the past three months. His many friends will be glad to learn of his recovery...Mrs. Archie Tony has returned from Norfolk, Va., where she has been visiting relatives and friends. She reported a very delightful visit while in the Virginia city...Mrs. J. E. Sheppard is somewhat improving, after a few weeks of illness. Her many friends are glad to learn of her improvement. ...Don't forget to buy all your newspapers at the El Centro News and Book Store, at 520 North DeVillier street. Walker W. Thomas, proprietor...Miss Nora Johnson has returned from Norfolk, Va., where she has been visiting relatives. She reported a very delightful stay while in the north....The first military dance given this season will be by Company B, of the Pensacola High School. Captain Walker W. Thomas and Lieutenant Leon Vard Colbette are making great plans to make this affair one of the best given this season....Lamar Roberts has returned from Montgomery, Ala., where he has been visiting relatives and friends. His many friends are glad to see him back....Don't forget to report all of your news to Walker W. Thomas before Wednesday of each week. WITH THE "FOURTH ESTATE." News of Our Newspaper Workers—Published Under Direction of the National Negro Press Association. Corresponding Secretary Henry Alen Boyd, who is "some secretary , Straight BRICE & Manufact Afro-America 1107 N. Senate Ave Think of it. You can now have soft, long, beautiful. Hair that will make you the envy of Just think how much this means to you. how it has beautified the hair of these ladies. gerate in the slightest. BRICE & PARKER Manufacturers of Afro-American Scalp Food 1107 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Think of it. You can now have soft, long, silk-like hair. Hair that is straight, glossy and beautiful. Hair that will make you the envy of all of your friends. Just think how much this means to you. Look at the pictures in this article. See how how it has beautiful the hair of these ladies. These are actual photographs, and do not exaggerate in the slightest. Afro-American Scalp Food Does It. And all this is easily done by that wonderful Food of a scientific product and its action is claim for it. We absolutely guarantee that if you use this that your hair will be straight, glossy, soft and every cent of your money if this is not so. And all this is easily done by that wonderful preparation known as Africa-America Scalp Food. It is a scientific product and its action is such that it positively can not fail to do all we claim for it. We absolutely guarantee that if you use this aalf food for ten days according to directions that your hair will be straight, glossy, soft and very beautiful. We positively will refund every cent of your money if this is not so. Costs but Little—Easy to Use. It doesn't cost much. The directions are with and apply this food. Just send us a money order of this great scalp food will go forward to you your purchase. For the sake of the wonderful your order today. We need agents. They can make big money proposition. Above is a portrait of Madam Brice, the ren Africa America Scalp food. She has probably man in Indiana, and it was only after years of scalp food. She adds her personal guarantee to scalp Food will do all that is claimed for it. Notice that Mme. Brice does not show her 57 Young Cream this is an other one of her work over and over again to be far ahead of anything. You owe this to your children, care for the constant user of the wonderful preparation, the guarantee under the Pure Drug Act, June 30, 19. Madam Brice, six months ago wore a wig, an suit of hair. She is touring the United States up all the company says. 500 agents wanted at o It doesn't cost much. The directions are with each package, and it is no trouble at all to use and apply this food. Just send us a money order or registered letter for $1.00, and five boxes of this great scalp food will go forward to you and we guarantee you will be delighted with your purchase. For the sake of the wonderful new hair that this will create for you, send your order today. We need agents. They can make big money selling our preparations. Write us about our proposition. Above is a portrait of Madam Brice, the remarkable woman who discovered and perfected Africa-America Scalp Food. She has probably been a people than any other woman, and she has been of effort that she was able to offer them this perfect scalp food. She adds her personal guarantee to that of the Always Young Cream Co. that this scalp Food will do all that is claimed for it. Notice that Madam Brice does not show her 57 years because of the constant use of the Always Young Cream. This is an other one of her wonderful preparations that she has demonstrated and over again to be far ahead of anything of its kind. Price 60 a jar, or two for 75c You owe this to your children, care for the scalp, and to do this you should not fail to be a companion of the wonderful preparation, the Africa-America Scalp Food, which has full guarantee under the Pure Drug Act, June 30, 1906. Serial 44808. Madam Brice- six months ago were a wig, and by the use of this Scalp Food has a heavy suit. And all of us are touring the United States to show the people that she and does back on the company ships. 500 agents wanted at once. Liberal commission. Don't delay. Sold by Scalp Food Grew This Hair We can prove we are users of Afro-American Scalp Food. too," is receiving letters daily from editors, publishers and correspondents requesting that they be enrolled as members of the National Negro Press Association. Enclosed is the annual fee, of $1.00, which pays the postage, printing and other necessary expenses of the organization. Every one of the brethren should be on the list and put in his appearance at Philadelphia, next August. * * * Dr. Booker T. Washington has enthusiastically endorsed the press association. He recognizes publicity as the principal necessity to the success of every individual, organization or cause. * * * A., J. Smitherman, of Muscogee Okla., and John L. Thompson, of Des Moines, Ia., leaders in the Western Press Association, are active forces also in the National Negro Press Association. The objects of the two associations are one and the same. In all probability the new publicity law concerning newspapers will be knocked out in the Supreme Court, where a case is no wpending to test its constitutionality. Postmaster-General Hitchcock is quoted as saying that the new provision, making all sorts of absurd requirements, imposes a needless restriction upon the press of the country. Get a grip upon the circulation of your community, brethren of the press. It is a matter of diligence, persistence and good sense, together with a delivery of the goods. The heads or responsible members of every family are connected in some way with some interest in your town. They can be reached through the church, the lodge, business or professional or social connection. Get hold of the right string, and pull it for all it is worth. It will pay big. Both the advertising and the circulation of your paper can be boosted by getting around in lively fashion among these various classes, and keeping their affairs before the public. Don't waste time in complaining. Offer a journal that is worth while and push it into the popular notice. That is the way to make your business a "go." The standardization of advertising is one of the issues that the press association is working on. In the country our papers vary from 15 cents to $1.00 per unit for advertising charges, when the difference in circulation does not justify such difference in prices. This is a serious matter and requires sober attention. * * * A Negro associated Press, with a somewhat slower time, but equally as efficient in covering our field as the white organization, is one of the possibilities that may grow out of the N. N. P. A. There is no reason why with proper facilities, that an yitem of important news may not reach two hundred centers of publicity at the same moment. Keep this in your noddle, fellow craftsmen. * * * The executive committee is a "dandy." The association's new stationery has been issued to the officers from the press of the National Baptist Publication House, at Nashville, through the courtesy of Corresponding Secretary Henry Allen Boyd. It makes the organization look as it means business. * * * Washington, D. C., with a Negro population of 100,000, offers a rich field for a progressive Negro newspaper. A live corporation, giving the people the real news in an impartial and attractive manner, could build up a cir- and Beauty PARKER turers of an Scalp Food e., Indianapolis, Ind. lik like hair. Hair that is straight, glossy and all of your friends. Look at the pictures in this article. See how these are actual photographs, and do not exag- ful preparation known as Africa-America Scalp such that it positively can not fall to all we asalf food for ten days according to directions and very beautiful. We positively will refund on each package, and it is no trouble at all to use it for your special occasion for $0.00 and five boxes, or we guarantee you will be delighted with new hair that this will create for you, send us our selling our preparations. Write us about our markable woman who discovered and perfected more for her people than any other work that she was able to offer them this perfect that of the Always Young Cream Co. that this years because of the constant use of the Always preparations that she has demurred of its kind. Price $56 a jar, or two for 75c scalp, and to do this you should not fail to be aAErica-America Scalp Food, which has full Serial 44888. Now by the use of this Scalp Food has a heavy to show the people that she will and does back once. Liberal commission Don't sold by * * * **** *** *** 3 culation of 10,000 in six months. The people of the capitol are a reading people, they have money, and the business men can be persuaded to advertise, if you can show them that it is worth while. Problem: Where is the man to lead the movement toward filling this longfelt want? * * * The Star of Zion has a new press. * * * The Cleveland Journal may be revived by N. D. Brascher, W. T. Blue, John P. Green and others. Cleveland ought to be able to support two race papers. * * * The "hell box" is the proper receptacle for "handkerchief-head" ideas. Consign him there at once. *** Energetic newsdealers are needed in every town to push the papers that appeal to the citizens of that particular locality, and who will send orders for special papers that any one may call for. The newsdealer is the natural handmaiden to the journalistic profession, and trouble should be taken to develop a good staff at the various stragetic points throughout the country. Another job cut out for the National Negro Press Association! * * * * On the 1st of July, 1912, 28,144 newspapers and periodicals were enjoying second-class mail privileges. Of these about three hundred were published by Negroes. There is ample room for more, and they can be good, too. President R. W. Thompson is anxious that the efforts of the National Negro Press Association be supplemented by local press associations, which he urges should be established in all communities where there are a smany as six persons actively engaged in any form of newspaper work. Through these organizations a local journalistic spirit is generated, better service is given to the people, and the individuals are knitted more closely together in a social and fraternal way. When a newspaper man strikes a town he feels proud of his calling when a virile local press fraternity extends him a heavy welcome. These associations will send delegates to the national body each year, and thus strengthen the arms of the men who are trying to carry on the work in the larger field. Now that the election is over, the President is hopeful that the leaders in the various cities and towns will get busy on the local association idea and keep the national officers in touch with what is being done. The time is coming when the journalist will not be able to just pick up the profession and get by with it on his nerve and wits. The journalist of the future will have to go to school or take a specific course of study, just as is true of other callings. Journalism is a science and an art, and it must be learned thoroughly, if success is to be attained. * * * * Texarkana, Texas, is mentioned as one of the places that would like to entertain the proposed mid-winter meeting of the executive committee of the N. N. P. A. An invitation has been extended through the effervescent W. E. King, editor of the Dallas Express. Editors of race papers, especially those in sympathy with the aims of the National Negro Press Association, are urged to make liberal use of the paragraphs appearing from time to time in this department. In this way the craft will come to know itself better, and the people will be brought into closer touch with the men who make newspapers and what they are laboring to accomplish. JOHN H. HARRIS WILLIAM A. PARKER, Mgr. [Picture of a woman in a formal dress with a high collar and lace trim.] MISS PEARL U. HALL, Agent, 106 Ros: St, Lexington, Ky THE FREEMAN PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 220 W. VERMONT STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. year, postage paid ..... $1.56 Six Months. ..... 88 Three Months. ..... 66 Foreign Councils, Including Canada, N. America by express money order, post office money order or registered letter. Agents wanted in every town and city not now occupied, and liberal inducements will be to the same. Send for our extraordinary inducement. ADVERTISING RATES Ten cents per line. Base of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an inch, 276 lines in a column. Special position 25 per cent. additional. **No** Averittian inscribed on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, NOV 23, 1912. Weather delightful; butter firm; eggs merely a mirage. The sun seems to be shining on Jack Johnson once more. Now if he will be moderate. Bishop Alexander Walters as "referee" of the incoming administration "looks the part" to a nicety. If we are in doubt as to what to be thankful for, let us be thankful that it is no worse than it is with us. There are countries that would not have respected Schrank's insanity. It is America that sees one man as another before the law. We use to wade in the canal to catch crawfish and muscles—but that was long ago. They now hunt larger "game." We can't see that there is an improvement in the catch. Talk prosperity; talk progress; talk business; talk racial confidence; then act in accordance with your talk. Therein lies our hope for a happy future. According to information, Joseph B. Kealing is now the administrator of the Republican party's official affairs in Indiana. He is closing up the "estate." The Y. M. C. A. finished a stiff fight for membership this week. Above one hundred and sixty new names were added to the roll. The club led by George L. Knox succeeded in securing the largest number of new members. Secretary Taylor hopes to make this body the largest in the country. Jack Johnson won his case where he was accused of violating the Mann white slave law. Now if he can get along with his would-be photographer, who wants $10,000 for the pass Johnson made at him with his walking stick. His fortune, we take it, is in very bad repair and needs his immediate attention. Well, if Schrank was insane, or is insane, that's about all that can be made out of it. Although it seems queer enough that he had sense enough to follow Mr. Roosevelt over the country for the express purpose of shooting him. It is also said that Mr. Schrank managed his own affairs. However, it is the business of the experts to decide the degree of Schrank's responsibility. Getting more like the white folk every day. John Phillips, a Negro barber of Louisville, Ky., told a white man who had on dirty clothes that there was a white barber shop near by when he took a seat in one of his chairs. The Negro barber shop is conducted in a first-class style, catering to a patronage in kind. The Louisville people are applauding Mr. Phillips for the stand he took. Perhaps it is not definitely known just how clean a man should be when entering a barber shop. He, at least, should not be so dirty as to attract special attention. His form should not be imprinted in the chair when he leaves it. John G. Jones, of Chicago, writing from the ancient city of Luxemburg, in Europe, expresses himself as being delighted with his visit. Mr. Jones attended a Masonic meeting. Many leading men of the order throughout Europe were in attendance. He has it that the colored Masons in the United States benefited by the meeting. Just how the Negro Masons of the United States benefited perhaps will be divulged in the lodge rooms only. We take it that the general race will also benefit, since it would not be possible to help so large a body of men without influence for good going out in a large way. We congratulate Mr. Jones in that he has been an instrument for a kind of good that is so much needed, strengthening the bond of fellowship of mankind, including the Negroes. Mr. Jones is a distinguished citizen in his home, and worthy of his office as a representative to the notable gathering of Masons. The little, old, nasty canal has just been trying itself. The other day, when the waterworks company concluded to let the water out, four bodies were found—a colored girl, a colored man, a white man, a white baby. The discoveries were the sensation of the week. Guess the old canal will have to go. It is getting far too convenient for the good of the city's reputation. Many articles of value were found that evidently had been thrown away in the hasty flight of robbers from the clutches of the police. At one time it was thought there could something be made of the stream—a sort of Venice canal proposition. No; it insists on being filthy and mangy—a fitting receptable of the odds and ends of discarded and stolen plunder, suggesting itself to murderers as a voiceless repository—telling no tales. And no one seems disturbed about it. How many more bodies must be found before something is done about it? The National Negro Press Association seems to have struck a forward stride, and is rapidly coming into its own. The men of the craft should hold up the hands of President R. W. Thompson, Secretary Henry Allen Boyd, Executive Committee Chairman N. B. Dodson and the rest of the progressive officers who are piloting this promising organization. They are going ahead, and are rightly paying no attention to the "calamity howlers" who would impede their efforts. What the Press Association is to become depends wholly upon the profession itself. The race paper is the most potent force in the work of racial uplift, and it can only reach its proper place in the procession by getting into the closest possible touch with the people and with one another. Practically speaking, "The Fourth Estate," to which Edmund Burke spoke so eloquently in the British Parliament, is "The First Estate" in the advancement of the American Negro. The Negro journal introduces the Negro race to its progressive self. REPUBLICANS HELPED MR. WILSON TO VICTORY. In the previous issue we spoke of the elements that combined to make up the large vote of the Progressive party. We, however, did not refer to a class of Republican voters that went over to the aid of the Democrats for the time being. This fact was so apparent, so plain to see, that it did not impress itself like the ones which required some little effort for detection. In a manner, it was understood. These Republicans indeed loved their country more, and not their party less. They saw it their duty to step out of their party, destroying it for the time, if necessary, in order that the greater good prevail. And, speaking of heroism, it was here—not in that all-compelling form, but it was here just the same. It is said that no less than 500,000 of these "life-savers" lined up with the Democracy for Governor Wilson. We think the half has not been told. Citizens in every community refused to take chances of possible political eruption; they blocked it in that negative way which is often more effectual than any other way. A deep conviction abided that the third-term movement was a menace, and no less than the personality of Mr. Roosevelt. The combination was too strong for cautious, careful men—the sponsors of our liberties. Perhaps it sounds oddly enough to speak of the sponsors of liberty in a republic, where the voice of the majority is the ruling voice. The past campaign taught a few lessons, pressed them home at least, illustrating the fact that careless majorities are to be met with some sort of tactics that preserves the state to its original intent. The minority has some inherent rights and these must be safeguarded. The million or more, the saviors in this instance, proved a splendid reserve force, and all the more efficient because it was a voluntary force—minute-men who responded to the call of danger—the "silent" call, audible alone to those to whom it most concerned. It was Lord Nelson who said to his men at Trafalgar, "England expects every man to do his duty." In our case it was not necessary to say even so much as that. Every man of the salvation corps knew his duty instinctively. The fine intelligences of dangers threaded everywhere more subtle than Marconi's. If men grew supersensitive, then it was as Oliver Goldsmith has it, "they erred on virtue's side." But they did not err. They took no blind chances, just as they would take none in their business affairs when prosperous. Our country was prosperous, is yet prosperous, and will continue so if the possibility of the unexpected being injected into governmental affairs is kept at a minimum. CHAMPAIGN. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Bethel A. M. E. church—Rev. F. L. Scott, of Henderson, Ky., spoke Sunday at the Sunday school was unusual good....The first division of the senior Philathar class had charge of the prayer meeting Wednesday, having a large audience, entertained the Pastor's Aid Society at her home on Thursday evening. Divisions of the Willing Work- rally, announce an entertainment at the home of Nathan Dyer, on East Hill street, on Monday evening, November 18; a pro- gram at the Nathan Dyer, on Tuesday, 22, and an entertainment at Mrs. Gray's home on Poplar street, Saturday evening, November 23....Mrs. Samuel Beard, gave four trumpets Utah and Californi ...Miss Inez Moss is planning a trip to Peoria next week to visit Miss Clara Gibbons, Jr. Gordon died her home in North Carolina after a brief death was due to tuberculosis. She is survived by a son, Winford, a stepmother and a hal f sister, Katie Hall. The ex-wife of the late Dr. Elliott Ill. for burial. She was about forty-five years old...Mr. Whitsett, of Alabama, has been assigned to the C. M. E. missouri 50th and Freemont, by Bishop Isaac Lane. THE NEWS OF EVANSVILLE. It was indeed sad to learn of the death of Mr. Robert Nicholas, of Walnut street. He was an old war veteran, and was well known throughout the city as "Uncle Bob." The funeral was held on on last Friday, the day of his death, at street... Little Day, Gillam, the son of Mrs. Mary Gillam, was run over by an automobile last week, but is improving rapidly... Miss Pearl Smith was taken to the hospital, and now seems to be improving... Mr. James Greene, of 415 Olive street, is ill... Mrs. Annie Lonex is improving... Mr. East-wood, of the west side, is on the sick list. Mr. Lonex is in the hospital for the past week from a slight attack of tonsillitis... On Monday night there will be a minstrel at Evans hall, given by McDanes and ackson, who have been the victims of the attack. A surprise party was given in the time it be made service on re-gre- dis-ing res to one man before Rev. Rouse at his home on, Elliott street last Friday night in honor of his fifty-eighth birthday anniversary. Quite a few businessmen were served... Rev. S. Comby preached last week at Liberty and also spoke on Sunday... Rev. W. H. Perguson preached on Monday at McRailman school. The Willing Workers' Club met last Monday night at the home of Mrs. Bennett, of Mulberry street...Mr. Henry Mitchell, one of our young musicians, was away last week visiting in Washington and Princeton, and eterna day... Mrs. James Davis, of Mitchell street, has returned home from a short visit in Columbus, Tenn...Mr. Phillip Cook, formerly of this city, is visiting here this week. He resides in Chicago. ...Mr. P. H. McLarty, Rapist Sunday school meets every Sunday from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. Everybody is cordially invited to attend the services...Mr. Shelby McFarland, the former proprietor of the colored town on Fourth street has been seriously but is somewhat improved at present. classes of the Negro race, North and South, East and West. If a Negro is named as a member of the new Industrial Commission. If the Amsterdam News and the New York Age will star jointly for one night only in their famous impersonation of "Damon and Pythias." If the people will pay their bill for the Negro newspaper as regularly and as fully as they will star their grocer, butcher, coal man or gas man. If the Christian men and women will build Y. M. C. A. buildings for colored people in any community where we have a goodly population. If that resourceful and eloquent master of the King's English, Dr. W. T. Veron, will take the floor and tell the country just how it happened. If Gen. Joseph L. Jones is made su- IN MEMORY OF S. COLERIDGE- TAYLOR. LONDON, England.—In remembrance of the late Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and to furnish funds for the wife and two young children of the famous Negro composer, William Hall on Friday, November 22, when the largest choir numerically that has ever appeared in the hall sang. The program was made up exclusively of the dead composer's compositions, and then the choir performed by Rickridge, Sir Charles Stanford and Mr. Landon Ronald. The first part consisted of orchestral items and the second part of "Hlawatha's Wedding Feast" and the "Path of Minnebaha." The third part consisted of men identified with the movement were the Earl of Pembroke (president), Col. Herbert A. Walters, Sir Hubert Parry, Sir Frederick Cowen, D. McNaughton, the Earl of Shafferton, Sir Robert Bentley, the Stone, the Hon. Harry Lawson (M. P.), Sir Walter Parratt, Sir George Martin, Sir A. Campbell Mackenzie, Sir Henry Wood, Dr. Walford Davies, Dr. Harford Lloyd, W. Boossey, Boossey, Alfred Llesh, W. Bettison, Algeron Ashton and Edward German. THE FREEMAN WILL ENJOY THANKSGIVING DAY WITH A KEENER ZEST (Bv W. T.) If Fisk University will select a colored president. If they will just give Jack Johnson a square deal. If the Frederick Douglass homestead is cleared of debt. When another Negro marches into the halls of Congress. When expanded Zion elects her full quota of ten bishops. When a Negro newspaper is found in every Negro household. When the Negro votes as freely in New Orleans as in New Rork. If another colored cadet is enrolled at West Point or Annapolis. If Tuskegee Institute is given an endowment fund of $5,000,000. If Mrs. Mary Church Terrell and her fair sisters are given the ballot. If every fellow will feel, with us, that he has much to be thankful for. If the name of Registrar J. C. Napier is allowed to remain on our paper money. If political, religious, social and journalistic "four-flushers" are sent to the rear. If it can be discerned that Sir Knight George W. Ellis is happy over the situation. If the Negro crowds would seek the farm more assiduously than the great cities. If the foes of industrial education will see the wisdom of taking to the tall timber. If Kelly Miller will consent to be the lighting calculator of the new "Black Cabinet." If hustling Phil Brown "gets his'n" in a chunk before the Taft administration goes out. If the so-called "smart Negroes" will learn the wisdom of following intelligent leadership. When the State Normal School at Frankfort, Ky., gets a president that will "stay put." If the Old Fellowship could be made stronger in the North, to avoid sectional top-heaviness. If Negro merchants will advertise their wares as liberally as do the merchants of other races. When permanent peace is established in the schools of Washington, Indianapolis and Louisville. If more of our girls will study domestic science, including domestic art and practical housekeeping. If the race will encourage the development of more young business men of the Henry Allen Boyd type. If a new deal means the retirement of some dead timber in high places, which is much better out than in. If John Mitchell will find time to honor the National Association of Negro Bankers with his engaging presence. If colored men with or without means will discover in time that the Negro woman is the best woman on earth. When thieves, be they bishops, elders, class leaders, trustees or whatnot, are put out of our churches in a hurry. If the veteran T. Thomas Fortune is permitted to emerge from his dungeon in the editorial cellar of the New York Age. If John C. Dancy will give a brief account of "What I Did as Field Marshal of the Negro Troops in the Campaign of 1912." If Richard Theodore Greener should be restored to the consular service of the United States at Vladivostok or elsewhere. If the Philadelphia Business League will get together and give the National Business League the "time of its life" next August. When personal organs, ufn for the sole purpose of airing the grievances of their owners, are boycotted by the long-suffering public. If Fred R. Moore will forgive Henry Lincoln Johnson, Ben Davis, W. L. Houston and R. W. Thompson for what he has done to them. If the enemies of Cyrus Field Adams will adhere religiously to the Marqués of Queensbury rules and refrain from hitting the belt. If W. Allison Sweeny will give us a tip up to the date of the appearance of his forthcoming "History of the Black People of America." If that versatile scribe and all-around newspaper man, W. Milton Lewis, should carry a call to official station at Washington. If the Negro will stand up courageously for the new statesmen who risk their political future by standing up boldly for the colored race. If that eminent subject of King George, the Rev. Jay Albert Johnson, can be induced to become a naturalized citizen of the United States. If Dr. Booker T. Washington's sage counsel is followed by the masses and the classes of the Negro race, North and South, East and West. If a Negro is named as a member of the new Industrial Commission. If the Amsterdam News and the New York Age will stand jointly for one night on the moon, impersonation of "Damon and Pythias." If the people will pay their bill for the Negro newspaper as regularly and as fully as they pay their grocer, butcher, coal man or gas man. If the Christian men and women will build W. M. C. buildings for colored people in every community where we have a goodly population. If that resourceful and eloquent master of the arts, Dr. W. T. Vernon, will take the floor and tell the country just how it happened. If Gen. Joseph L. Jones is made supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, when Brother S. W. Green has had enough of the honor. If J. H. Washington will just send us one of those massive 72-pound watermelons he is to grow in large numbers next season at Tuskegee Institute. If Gov. P. B. S. Pinchback recovers his vocabulary in time to tell us what the Republican party must do to enable it to "come back" in 1914 and 1916. If Bishop W. H. Heard is assigned to a home district, and a younger prelate sent to do the work of the A. M. E. church in the Dark Continent. If folks who like to have fun with Editor Harry C. Smith will forget that he wrote a nathetic ballad in his callow days called "Be True, Bright Eyes." If correct business methods are insisted upon in our lodges, churches and clubs, and only men and women of proven honesty allowed to handle money. If the Nerra 'grime refuses to get "cold feet," just because a Democratic administration has been ordered into power by a plurality of the American people. If the gilt-edged service of Carv B. Lewis, the general promoter of politics, society and business is adequately recognized by the incoming administration. If the Boston Guardian will learn to treat public men with ordinary decency, even when it fails to agree with their various ideas on the issues of the day. If day teachers are forbidden to teach in night schools, when the roster is full of eligibles from the normal schools, who need both the experience and the money. If the redoubtable George W. Chivis will be satisfied with anything less than the collectorship of internal revenue at Honolulu—one of his numerous "homes." If Gilchrist Stewart will tell the difference between a lemon and that advisory committee chairmanship which he was handed at the eleventh hour in the campaign. If the Interstate Commerce Commission will allow a rule that "lim-crow" the Negro, shall provide first-class accommodations for a first-class fare. When anonymous spewers of billingsgate, writing from the nation's capital, are squeaked by the thoughtful and high-purposed editors of the race press in this country. If "The Sage of the Potomac" will demonstrate his capacity to successfully manage one race paper before he understakes to carry the burden of running six at a clip. If the Washington school patrons will rally around and properly appreciate the culture, moral worth and executive ability of assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce. If boarding house landladies will be kept knightly to give their nurtures little something to eat, to give them gaslight and a chance to warm their toes once in a great while. If the men's fraternities will take their cue from the Woman's Federation at Hampton last summer, to the end that they may acquire the art of transacting business in an orderly fashion. If the Public Health Service, after abolishing the public drinking cup, will now refuse to keep the coffers of Negro waiting rooms in a sanitary condition. If Elwood C. Knox, Tim Owsley and S. H. Dudley will complete a chain of colored theaters, extending from ocean to ocean, handling, at lucrative salaries, all of the Afro-American stars of stageland. If that dusky J. Pierper Morgan, John Mitchell, will show the colored folks of Indianapolis. Washington, New York, Boston and Chicago how to operate and retain the credit of a high-class race bank. If Norgrens, given places of honor and emolment to represent their place,ace, and manage to find some pleasure in the society of their brethren of humber stal --- If the Negro strike-breakers will break into the dining rooms of the leading hotels and cafes—and do so well that they can stay there, in preference to cheap foreigners and the Negro-hating labor unionists. If the inimitable Bert Williams and Adia Overton Walker were at the head of great Negro houses and showing the white people what the best of us can do toward holding a mirror up to nature. If the Odd Fellows' Journal is stationed permanently at Washington and broadened into a great national disseminator of general news, for the benefit of the 100,000 Negroes of the District of Columbia and for the half-million brethren of the "three links" throughout the country. If certain alleged supporters of President Taft in the last campaign will figure out how much better off things would have gone better they would have done full Mosers as bitterly as they did some of the capable men in their own camp. If Chris Perry, W. Calvin Chase, A. J. Golden, J. H. Murphy, Fred R. Moore and one or two others of the craft will reach down and help up the National Negro association in leading the development in exclusively "editorial association," in keeping with their dignity and standing in the journalistic world. If President-elect Wilson, early in the game, will just tell Vardaman, Hoke Smith, Davis, Hefflin, Dixon and Bourbons of their stripe that they are not to be his advisers on his Negro policy, and that they are to keep beautifully silent on the problem while he is in the White House. If Bishop Waters, J. Milton Waldron, F. David, James L. Curtis, James C. Matthews, James A. Ross, William Monroe Trotter, W. E. B. DuBois and other Democratic leaders will work in harmony for the recognition of the race, remembering that factionalism will rob us of the Wilson victory. SENATE AVENUE THEATER Watch bills for big Thanksgiving day special. Custer's Last Fight, December 31 STANDARD THEATER, FT. WORTH TEXAS. The doors of the Standard theater, corner of Twelfth and Commerce streets, were thrown open this week, and bright lights shone like brilliant diamonds in the sky. The staff of the ticket office for admission to witness the initial performance of the McDaniel Stock Company. The cast is as follows: Harris and L. H. Hacker, Jack R. Randolph, Mirey Toy Chappelle, S. R. McDaniel, Olive Cox, Miss Margie Williams, little BAKER HOTEL Neatly furnished rooms, steam heat and private bath. A most desirable place in a splendid neighborhood. Half block from elevated and one block from State Street line. Both phones: Doug. 5937; Auto. 71 816 3254 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois First class violinist, Clarinetist and cornetist. Regular work. Don't write unless you can deliver the goods. Hotel and park playing. Address THOMAS HOWARD, Mgr. 9th O. N. G. Band, Columbus, Ohio Buckingham Theatre, Louisville, Ky., One week, Commencing Sunday Mat., Nov. 24 "THE ROSE BUDS." The World's Champion Coin Artist Who is featuring the bill of the Savoy Theatre, Chattanooga, Tenn. this week. Who is he? WANTED! To report in Chicago not later than Thursday, Nov. 28th. Can still place a few good musicians who can double stage or orchestra. A home for good versatile performers who are ladies and gentlemen. State exactly what you do and lowest salary. I pay all after opening. Write, wire or call. Address THOMAS P. KELLEY 3602 Forest Ave., Chicago, Illinois WANTED! Belmont Theatre Pensacola, Florida NowOpen Under New Management Vaudeville Acts and People at all times. No disappointments, no false promises. Can't promise fancy salaries, but can offer probably more time than many other houses. I'll work you as long as you make good, and you'll get what I promise you promptly. There's other houses at Mobile and Montgomery, too. Acts can probably work these after. WANTED NOW—Sister teams, or soubrettes, novelty acts, teams, singles. Please state all and lowest salary in first letter. Tickets advanced if not too far away. Address Votty, the wonder, L. B. McCoy and O. H. McDaniel. Mr. McCoy, the manager of the house, was well pleased with the turnout. He sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. THE OTIS L. ADAMS AMUSEMENT COMPANY. The show is improving every day. Bob Boon in still on the job, playing his bottles and his slide trombone is a feature, and his video shows Chops' and making good. The team of Frog Wiggins and wife is still making good. Mr. Ed. Ives, better known as Adam, is also Miss Bessie Robertson. The team of Pitt and Westcott will be seen in vaudeville again as soon as Adams' Amusement Company closes. Ask The IN MARSHALL, TEX Smart Set Company, Headed by S. Tutt Whitney. A bigger drawing card than ever, the "Mayor of Newton," is the play tittu, with his brother, J. Homer Tutt, music by Russell Smith and T. L. Comell, Mr. Tittu. The company has his straight man, Miss Blanch Thompson, his leading lady, and the strongest cast and chorus. The company has appeared. Next year Mr. Whitney will BAKER Best Accommodation Week. Steam Hea MRS. HATTIE B 3812 Wabash Ave. Phone Dou Mrs. E. Neatly furnished rooms, steam hea ble place in a splendid neighborho one block from State Street line. E 3254 S. Wabash Ave.. I Am the Oldest M I Am Let me Lucky if you My 5 days you will start y Dept. Wanted First class violinist. Clarinetist and cor- less you can deliver the goods. Hotel HOWARD, Mgr. 9th O. N. G. Band, be seen in his new show. J. Horme Dutt is a rose in the South. Miss Cissy Dutt is a child, makes a bit slinging "The Spoonie" and Miss Ora Dunlop, of Indianapolis, met the company in this city. Pedro Manuel, plea- sant of Smithville, Smith you, will never be forgotten. Leah whipper, traveling representative H. Dudley circuit, will do good business in South. Best regards to Mr. Whitney and brother and Lawrence Williams. CIRCLE THEATER, PHILADELPHIA Mattie Phillips and her Three Whir winds carry the day. Prof. Lee and his Manikins make a hit and his act not only amused the children but brought roars of applause from the adults. Blanche Deas, whose second engagement went even better than the first, was successful in taking many encounters during the week. Miss Mattie Phillips and her company, in a whirlwind act, carried away the boners of the bill. Miss Mattie is as supplies of her act. Her stunts added much to the attractiveness of the act. As a screamer, Glenn and Glenn act the act, which is a continuous laugh. Miss Cora is really the most accomplished comedienne ever playing here, and Willie—well, he is nothing less than a comedy twin. For the week of November 18: Gulph, Professor Wallace, John Glass, the Misses King and Grace, the Girls, Mamie Butler, make up the show. R HOTEL ation in the City by Day or Heat and Private Bath. E BAKER, Proprietor e Douglas 5812 Chicago, Illinois Randolph am heat and private bath. A most desira- aborhood. Half block from elevated and ne. Both phones: Dong. 5937; Auto. 71 816 Chicago, Illinois Man in New Orleans! I Am 127 Years Old and I Never Lost a Case Yet. Let me open your eyes to this world and give you a Lucky Hand. I cure everything and will do anything if you let me. My time is limited to all women 9 days and to mea 5 days. I will cure you in a short time. Now when you write to me always send me about $5.00 and I will start your work for you. My address is DR C. C. CAT Dept. L. B. 1190, New Orleans, La. ed at Once and cornetist. Regular work. Don't write un Hotel and park playing. Address THOMAS Band, Columbus, Ohio GOSSIP OF THE STAGE R.K. BUCKMER JOHN LEE FELLOW AND FELLOW ARCADE JONES THE MUSES TOLLIVER AND CHAPPELL The Freeman Cartoonist Sketches this week's Bill at the Crown Garden The Four Brass Men are in Detroit this week at the Columbia theater. The Carters, Paul, Ruth and Nettle are in and around New York this week. Charles H. Turpin, the theatrical manager of St. Louis, was in the city last week on business. The McCarvers this week at Greeley Square, New York City. Next week at Leon's, 10 avenue. Lella B. Mitchell and Picks are on route from New York to the South after a ten-week stay in that city. Little Daisy theater opened at Sanford, Fla. October 28, with Pete Porter Stock Company. They played to packed houses. Lella B. Mitchell and Picks are on their fourth week at the Dixie theater, Charlotte, N.C. Will go from there to Atlanta, Ga. Pugh and Lillard, of the Texas Tommy Four, closed at the Young Casino week of November 17, New York, en route to Wallingford, Conn. The Martin and Motley Company were at Sieboville, Ky., November 18 (Montecito, with great success, at the Crescent theater. Campbell and Campbell have signed a ten-week's, contract with W. E. Pike. They will engagements at Winston-Salem and Durham, N. C. E. D. Lee's Creole Belles Co. are now turing the state of Texas. Doing nicely, the bunch is well. Zollie Ford is still being featured as comedian. Leon, magician and ventriloquist, at the Rex theater, Winston-Salem, N. C., this week. Would like to know why John E. Cooper, magician, doesn't write. The sister team, Russell and Brown, have just closed a successful week at the Pekin theater, Richmond, and are at the American theater, Petersburg, Va. B. J. Jenkins is at home in Orangeburg, S. C., resting up. He will begin rehearsing his new act in a few days, and will be ready for booking November 30. Allen's Troubadours played to S. R. O. at Rome, Ga. Allen's Troubadours Band and Orchestra, also performers, are a box to all friends. All well, and say Hello to all friends. While in Cleveland, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simpson, of the Four Brass Men, were entertained by Johnson and Watts, a swell super being served and a very enjoyable evening passed. John Gertrude monologue, comedian, Dumbar theater, Numbus, O. Isle, his own new song, "I Like to Be a Zulu Moss." Next week Crown Garden theater, Indianapolis. John W. Dennis and Mrs. Hattle Payton are doing vaudeville at the Central theater, Dallas, Texas. They have a very clever talking and singing act. They are known as Dennis and Peyton. Happy Simpson week of November 11 at Olympia theater, Philadelphia, Pa. The first week in a run of the barrel. The second, at 10 a.m., the star theater, Pittsburgh, Pa., to follow. Eldridge and English are now with A. G. Allen's Minstrels, and send regards to J. M. Busy's Minstrel bunch, also Erichson's Alabama Minstrels. Mrs. W. L. Gibson, visiting Mrs. Chas. Engish in Pine Bluff. Albert Johnson, the pianist, is again in Chicago, after an absence of more than a year. He has some offers in the music department, but perhaps he will stalk around the big city until something turns up in his favor. P. G. Lowery says that his coming show will be the swellest that ever happened—fine wardrobe, fine paper, a fine car and all the rest of it. He will open at Carrollton, Ill., November 25. P. G. is noted for his good entertainments. Richard Jackson has charge of the trips at the Our theater. Indianapolis is his home, and the other big drum and the other accessories outfit. The lady pianist is also clever. The two put up a good orchestra. Mr. Jackson is rather versatile, playing a guitar when there's something doing in his line. "Mme. Anita Patti Brown, known as the Bronze Tetrazil, the greatest coloratura soprano soloist before the public." The above has appeared in print concerts and in the Broadway stage, appeared in Indianapolis last week at Allen Chapel church, where she formerly sang as a choir girl. After a few years of absence she came back in triumph, a very queen of song. The church failed to care for her, and she was taken to those who would hear her sing again since Thos. P. Kellq's Big Colored Carnival begins rehearsing in Chicago, Thursday, November 28. The company is to have an innovation in parade suits and stage costumes. The costumes are booked solid in the best houses. It will carry an all-feature band. Some of the people engaged are Marsh Craig, Arthur White, Junk Edwards, Jas. C. Moore, Ford Garland, Jonzo Williams, Dixie White, Garland, Garland Hattie Edwards. Will open December 9. THE NEW CROWN GARDEN Offers a Bill of Many Surprises—The Best Singing Show Ever Been at the Crown—Every Act Makes Good and the Audience Goes Home Satisfied. Tolliver and Chappelle Offered a real novelty in a singing act, an dthe first of its kind seen here. Each member of this act is a splendid singer with a voice that is pleasing and charming. The character of a Mexican, while his partner takes the character of an Indian squaw. Tolliver and Chappelle will the best colored singing novelty act in vaudeville, because she is the best singer in the making of art and refinement. The act made good, and the patrons of the Crown Garden will be only too glad when they play a return date, if they are to hear more of as good singing and tuneful music as Tolliver and Chappelle offer. Opens the evening's entertainment, doing twelve minutes on a slack wrist, Mr. A OLLIE YOUNG, The Cat of the Wire. Young is a very clever artist in his line, and from the amount of applause he received, one could easily see the audience enloved his work. Archie Jones Character comedian, was very clever. His style of work is the first of the kind that we have seen in Indianapolis. He does a real Jew, that is, he looks like a real Jew after he is made up. Mr. Jones received his share of the applause. The Muses Offer an act filled with fun and plenty of eccentric comedy. Mr. Muse has a rare, rich voice, the kind that is not often seen in the audience. Black Joe" song stopped the show, and it was impossible for him to continue his act until he sang it again. And when he sang "Asleep in the Deep" it was worth it. Asleep his partner gave him for the trial. Kelly and Kelly With Tim Owlsley Pulled some laughing act. The audience fairly elled with delight. Kelly and Kelly knew what Tim Owlsley can do as a comedian. There is no one can beat him. The audience went home saying the best show in weeks. Tim Owlsley is truly a comedian. He knows just what to do, on and off the stage. "The Rose Buds." wind of fun, a medley of capu- nies and one of the most beautiful ductions on the road are some during promises made by the ent of "The Rose Buds," Curtin many will play, local en- Awhirlwind tivating music, fair womens producer of the alluring management of Williams and zaiza THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER gagement in this city next week at the Buckingham theater. There is no question but that Messrs. Curtin and Williams have invested more capital in the company in America and the results show that it is a wise managerial move. Merit is bound to win in any line and especiately has been amply proven in the case of "The Rose Buds," which has attracted capacity audiences everywhere, solely on account of the excellence of the performances given and undoubtedly the brightest and most popular comedians on the American stage, heads the list of principals, appearing in his artistry. Family offer one of the greatest acrobatic specialties on record, known as their own European novelty act, which has been a perfect furor for the company. Other states. Other valued members of the company are Gruet and Gruet, the clever black-face comedians; handsome Helen Van Buren, who, in addition to the usual comedian Pat Clover of a remarkably sweet voice, which is heard to the best advantage in many popular numbers; Clayton Frye, Laura Houston, Abigail Pat Clover of Avalon, the dancing violinist, and several other popular favorites, will be seen in addition to Curtin and Williams' prize bevy of beauty choristers; the whole cast of the dancing entertainers which is difficult to duplicate in the field of modern burlesque. At the Olio Theater. The bill at the Olio this week is one of the best bills that its patrons have seen for a long time. It opens with Miss Jill McIntosh, the captain of the Patrons received her with great applause, her work being something out of the ordinary to the patrons of the Olio, and her costumes are gorgeous. She opens with her, "Just Can't Make My Love," and then she waits that she was never heard before. She closes with "I've Got the Finest Man." The next on the bill lis "Rastus Brown," one of Louis of Ourselves's own love, "never been seen on the stage before. He is known throughout the country, also "across the pond," as being the champion buck and wing dancer of the world. The way he hands it to our patrons is a great way to show off the championship baseball game is the greatest ever seen on the American stage. Rastus has a standing challenge to all of us, and he is the one who skipping the light fantastic, and the Madam gets 'em when she sings "If You Don't Like My Peaches, Don't You Shake my tree." She close the act with a big smile, and the Madam leaves it as a scream and leaves the patrons with something to go home and dream about. EASTERN THEATRICAL NEWS. (By Billy E. Jones.) Bradford's Chicken Trust Company opened at the Lyeum theater, Chicago, last week for six weeks on the W. V. A. time. Gilmore, Kinky and Gilmore scored a big hit at the Savoy theater, Asbury Park, N. J. last week. The Sunday night concerts at Young's Casino, New York City, including the photo plays, are making a big impression with the theater-scors. On the bill last week, John and Lila Moore, Ray and Ray, Wesley and White, Walsh and Redden and Blanche Deas. The Four Black Diamonds Quartet, fine singers, are scoring a big success on the other side, playing the Sver theater, at Stockholm, Sweden. Next month at Walhalla theater, Halle-on-the-Salle. The Dixie Serenaders this week at the Delancey Street theater, New York. Anderson and Golns at the National theater. A big hit on Leon's time. Fiddler and Shelton at Lyric theater, Hoboken, N. J. Copeland and Pavton at Pantage's theater, Sacramento, Cal. Cooper and Robison opened as one of the fourteen vaudeville acts at the Winter Garden, New York, with the Gertrude Hoffman Review Company. The Billy Kersand Minstrels filled in for two weeks in Melbourne, Australia; but the company as a whole, although the Era Comedy Quartet helped the majority get their salary. George Johnson, the Nero street minstrel, who has entertained the highest officials with his plantation songs, as well as millions of others, died last Saturday of pneumonia at Boston. Billy E. Jones, the singing comedian, is scoring three and four encores with the song hit, "Oh. That Devilish Rag," at Brooklyn this week. Murphy and Francis this week at the Orpheum theater, Wheeling, W. Va. Edgar Connors and Girls at the Odeon theater, Newark, N. J. Orn o' Criswell, the singing comedienne, scored a distinct hit at the Lincoln theater on her return engagement in New York City. Al Spencer, the well-known tenor, is filling an engagement in and around New Rochelle, N. Y. The hairdressing parlors of Syphax & Downey are open for inspection to the ladies in the theatrical world. They are located in 1832 Seventh street, Washington, D. C. James Foster, the Lone Star comedian, will fill a number of engagements in Washington, D. C., featuring some good numbers in his specialty. The performers playing Washington, D. C., would do well to call on Mr. Billy Watts. 2220 Fourteenth street, in regards to his tailoring. His prices are reasonable. CINCINNATI (O.) THEATRICALS. Special to The Press Special to THE FREEMAN Comedy Company opened Monday night at the Pekin theater, filling a two weeks' engagement. It is safe to say that the company will engage, as they have a good bunch of people and everyone works hard. They gave a very pleasing performance. The management is making every effort to meet the expectations of the company, which proved to be a wise selection. Among the principal people in the act are Earl Burton, Helen Bombray, and James Burton. It would be quite difficult to say who carried off the honors. The features of the turns are good singing and dancing and some real Negro comedy. This is the best bunch that town lately. NOTES: Miss Virgile Essex is the special attraction at the matinee shows at the Pekin. The company opened up a new vaudeville booking agency in this city. Kid Love of the well-known team of Larry Love, was compelled to return to his home in this city, owing to his serious illness. Tommy Carter, of the Taylor-Farrell team, playing at the Standard theater this week. He has a host of friends in this city. SAVOY THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN. This week's bill is a western drama, entitled "In the Hills." staged by our theater group, which is to whom is due more credit for the way she strives to make the shows go, and for keeping new ones on hand, all the audience shows that the show this week was a good one by their sunnort crowding the house to S. R. O. The drama is a comedy, and the comedy is a ker, our leading comedian, furnishes all the comedy. The rest of the cast is as follows: Mr. Winters, Ada Aderson; Mr. Winters and Marlene; Mr. Margaret, Winters' daughter. Corrine Adams; Eagle Eye, Laura Smith; Nash, the Porter, Eye, Marion Pennis, the Pennis, an adventurer, Geo. Lewis, The Nellie Cook, an adventurer, Dellson, Nellie Cook and Tommy Parker, with his new and late successful song, entitled "On the Mississippi" and "When Quartette Harmonizes, taking encores to the University," Robert E. Lee and dance. The bunch send regards to all. Billy Reese says Tanner, Tanner, Geo. Centers and Ram Russell, the new house and grand opening. A Barrasso, proprietor; Billy Reese, manager. WANTED—GENTLEMAN TO WORK WITH LADY. Wanted—Gentleman to work with lady, who has some good acts. Good amateur can sing and talk will do; would also can sing and talk will money to back a small company working benefits or to travel independent. I know the business well and the country. Money is money and it can be gotten. Address Bathurst general delivery, care G. H, Evanston, III. ROUTE S. H. DULEDY in "Dr. Beans from Boston" Chicago, Illinois, week of November 24. S. TUTT WHITNEY in the Southern Smart Set—Oklahoma City, Okla., Nov. 23-24; McAllister, 25; Muskogee, 26; Tulsa, 27; Pawhuska, 28. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY CO. —Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 25; Decatur, 29; Chattanooga, Tenn., 27; Rome, Ga. 29; COARDED ARISTOCRASTY MISTRELNS, JB. B. Cullen, manager—Bishopville, S. C., Nov. 25-30. Bradford & Bradford Kyle, Lonnie Bell, Frank Lewis, E. John Fried, Fred Lewis, James Bowen, Harry Moore, Wills Bour, Burley McGee, Garrief Bryon, Joseph O. Malloy, John Churchill, Pearl E. Miller, F. E. Groth, Mike Neyvelt Elmo Childs, Walter Marwell, M. C. Cooper, Grant Norton, J. B. Davis, J. L. Parker, Alex Docket, J. S. Pettiford, B. D. Bryant, D. D. Pickett, Dave Erickson, C. L. Pickett, Dave Edwards, B. C. Rucker, Edward Edwards, Chas. T. Redmond, Ralph Edwards, Coas. Schaffer Freeman, K. V. Schaffer, David Flanks, Fredie Smith, John Ferris, Bismark Stone, E. Green, R. L. Stevens, Tommie Gill, S. Smith Henderson, J. M. Smith, James Howard, W. T. Triplett, Titus Hurdle, D. Tarry, James Warren, N. W. Thompson, U. S. Irving, Warren Thompson, U. S. Jackson Ross H. Victoria Four Joseph, D. A. Wise, Hen Jackson, Willie Woods, Johnnie Jackson, Walter Woods, J. W. Johnson, Earl Wright, J. W. Jennings & Jennings Boyd, Cora Butler, Trixie Brown, Rosie Copeland, Mrs. Martha Fields, Ethel Fox, Rosie Garrett, Miss Early Groves, Miss R. Harris, Miss Ruth Hulette, Mrs. Lena Howard, Mrs. Nettle Ives, Rosie King, Toosie Henley, Miss Hazen Loretto LeRhue, Eva Leggs, Tressie Moore, Cecil A. Pace, Marielle Partin, Mrs. Lena Shaw Belle Tucker, Miss Allice Townsend, Mary Taylor, Ruby Williams, Eva May Horace George! "I'm For Music Man." DOING WELL, THANKS Locus Theatre! Booking good teams, soubrettes, also stock and trios state salaries and open time in first letter THE WORLD'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN BILLY KING Assistant Manager Central Theatre. Atlanta, Ga. Can always place Vaudeville Acts, Stock Co. and Producer on biggest city time in the South. Write me or L. D Joel, sole owner. Reid House 94 1/2 Decatur St., Atlanta, Ga. M. B. L. H. REID, Proprietor. First Class Lodging for Colored People HEADQUARTERS For the Theatrical Profession. In the heart of the Theatrical District. Rooms $2.50 to $3.00 per week Your Patronage Solicited. Managers, Beware Of the Male Member of the Team of Lewis & Lewis, Whose Cuts Appear Herewith JACKSON Ab out three months ago I booked above act. Wired tickets ten days before time to open, also wired instruction about where to get tickets, etc, with privilege to wire MY EXPENSE anything that might occur to prevent him being on time. Act was to open on Monday; four days before Monday Lewis wired, "Be there Saturday." Act did not get in Saturday Monday came and act did not get in. Wired Lewis, "What is wrong?" Got no answer. Three days after time to open one Mr. White came in on one of my tickets and said Lewis told him to tell me that his wife was sick. Three days later got wire from Lewis, "Tried to get team to take my place, could not do so, will come alone now." Waited several days, Lewis failed to appear. Wired him to send me my ticket, as same was void day after date of issue. Also had refund on ticket stopped. Later wrote him at his last address, also in care of The Freeman; both letters were delivered, as my return address was on both envelopes. I have waited all this time in order to give Lewis good time to square himself. I have not heard one word from him since last telegram above referred to. Am always willing to send tickets when necessary to good legitimate acts, but won't stand such actions as above. Am running this add. in the interest of managers and the profession generally. I shall run it in every colored paper of any value in the United States to show this fellow up. Ticket is worth just so much blank paper to Lewis; to me it is worth face value. It would cost Lewis just 2 cents to send same to me. NOTE- Who has the most money, the manager in Chicago who tells you not to work the Crown or you? How did he get his? Working. And that's the way to get yours. Four shows a day, seven saturday and Sunday and commission out of your salary is nice. But two a day, no Sunday and no commission is fine. This house runs the year around even if you don't play it. Think it over. Week of November 25: Allen and Morton, The Brown Sisters, Archie Jones, Tim Owsley & Co. Special Sunday Concert 10 cts. Call! Call! Call! All People Engaged for Frank Montgomery's Big Review Report at the Dunbar Theatre, Columbus, O., Monday, Dec. 2d, at 10 a. m., for rehearsal. Wanted a few more chorus girls, litt e, cute and pretty; Makes no difference if your name is Eva, Jane or Betty If you're not nimble with your feet. I will make you so; Now, if you don't beieve me, just come and join my show. Please send photo when you write, for I've got to show the public, and you will have to show me. Ethellyn & L ke Scott write Address FRANK MONTGOMERY Week of 18th and 25th Pekin Theatre, Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Beginning week of Dec. 2, Dunbar Theatre, Columbus, O., indefinite. Musicians and performers in all lines; those who double given preference. Address PETER Saint Louis, Missouri tas ; BP /Gassie a TE STAGE Lis py © CG Y ae | Sa aa Stovall and Stovall are having good luck in the South, but will soon go East. Horace George says, I'm for music, man, Doing well—Thanks. Of the Sthfopian quartette. ! ‘The Creole Belles Comedy Company: ig in Marshall, Texas, The well-known E. D. Lee is manager. Chas. H. Aldridge, late of Jones’ Alabama Minstrels, is now engaged as illustrated song singer at the Prin- cess theater, Republic, Pa. Lew W. Henry is a hustling old soul. He is looking out for the East- ern time of the Dudley Circuit. Little Johnnie Jones and Eva Moore are this week at the Savoy Theater, Beaver Falls, Pa., with Sharon, Pa., to follow. ‘Wm. A. amsey, Dudley's private sec- retary, asys he is sure slinging some ink, and each week his correspond- ence increases. Believe me, this Dud- ley circuit means something now, ‘The Ragtime Trio opened over the Ulibistic cireuit again, playing return engazaiacats. They opened last week «iPort Arthur, Canada, at the Lyceum theater. This week at the Doric the- ater, Chisholm, Minn. , Ethiopian Serenaders of the Red- path Lyceum Bureau passed through Indianapolis last Saturday. The mem- ber sof the company are J. W. Gray, manager; Horace George, Fred Wise, Jackie Smith, basso and comedian. ‘The Whitman Sisters and their Toy Comedians have just finished three weeks’ engagements at the Wilming- ton, N. C., Lyric and Queen Theaters. It was their first trip there. It was ‘one of the most pleasant engagements during their Southern tour. Prof. R. Pope and wife left Indian- apolis last Saturday for Galesburg, Ill, for permanent residence. Prof. Pope is the well-known bandmaster of the colored band of Ringling Bros.’ shows, where he has been for several years, He will act in the same ca- pacity the coming season. At the Globe theater, Spartansburg, 8. C,, this week the will is entirely new with the exception of Riddick and Ridick, Hi. Jerry Barnes, Mrs. Effie Barnes and Hilton and Hilton. ‘The trio of Wilsons are cleaning up, and as usual, knocking them out of their seats every night. Marvelous La Vola, slack wire king and magician, is doing nicely in ‘vaudeville. Will soon appear on the 8. H. Dudley Circuit. This act, with- out a doubt, is the greatest novelty act in vaudeville. It is said by press and public to be the “king of the air.” ‘Regards to Watts Brothers and Eddie Daye. YVHE DENNY THEATER, OKLAHO- MA CITY, OKLA. ‘This theater was reopened on Mon- uy, November 4, before an audience of more than five hundred people. ‘Under the management of Wm.’ J. ‘Clemons, of Palatka, Fla, Presenting strictly | high-class vaudeville and showing the best motion pictures that can be seen in the Southwest. The old reliable Harry (Cabbage) Johnson is with us, and he is a scream. Dave Low and the Madame are going big. ‘Miss Bessie Anderson is also making a hit with Oklahoma show-goers. DEATH OF WALTER S. LYONS. Walter S. Lyons, of the team of Lyons and Singleton, departed this life November 8, at his home, 1248 Webster street, Cleveland, O. ‘Heart failure was the cause of death. He leaves behind his wife, known on the stage as Maud Singleton, to mourn his loss. The Imperial Quartette, man: aged by C. C. Curtis, consisting of James Thomas, Monroe Hector and Frank Burton, rendered the service by singing most impressive hymns. ‘Phere were beautiful floral offerings. Wm. Simpson, at one time his part- ner, of the team of Simpson and Ly- ons, was an honorary pallbearer. THE AUDITORIUM, PHILADEL- PHIA, PA. Everything that aided in the make- up of the program given at the Audi- torium this week may rightly claim to have been of the bright and breezy order. In the list of those whose praiseworthy efforts made the per- formance a howling success all week were Jeff De Mount, a fat man, who easily amkes himself a storm center of laughter in comedy and song, and, besides, he is no mean banjoist; Pinky and Walker, Chinese vaude- villeans, whose impersonations were so fine that they pulled out a Chinese audience every night, and they really have no equal; Hodges and Lachman, in their musical triumph, the cat op- era; Dixon and Hanson, in songs and comedy; Taylor and Taylor, in sing- ing and eccentric dancing, who were superior artists in their line. The re- ‘appearance of Bert Whitman and her three sunbeams pleased the audience, as was demonstrated by the continued ovation every night, The electrical effects were fine. The moving pic- tures are always of the latest films. THE BELMONT THEATER, PENSA- ~ COLA, FLA. Under New Management. ‘The Belmont fheater, formerly un- der the management of M. Jacoby, is now managed by Leon Loebs, who wishes it understood that it will be conducted as a first-class vaudeville house, where strict decorum and clean Beauty, government will at all times old. ‘The Belmont is a house of about 500 capacity, built about a year ago, es- pecially for the purpose. It is of brick and cement, thus being practically fireproof, a very necessary condition for the safety of the patrons. Fur- thermore, the house will undergo some helpful changes, redecoration and 50 forth, adding to the convenience and beauty of the house. When finished, it will stand among the best houses of the country. Mr. Loeb, the new manager, has had fifteen years of the show business, consesuently he is on to the ins and outs. The town is not more than 22,- 000 in population and of course fancy salaries can not be paid. He says, however, that good acts will probably get more time with him than with some other houses, thus making up the difference in the long run. Mr. Loeb assures the acts that they will get what he agrees to give. ‘Again, the manager of the Belmont is in touch with houses in Mobile and Montgomery, Alabama, also in Tampa, Florida. It is possible for him to con- tinue the players through this chain of theaters, which would mean very much to them. The — perform- ers can see at once the advan- tage of this grouping of houses, whereb ythose long and expensive jumps are avoided. Mr. Loeb ad- vances this phase to the performer, hoping that he may see it to his own interest. OPPOSES NEGRO PRESS CRITI. CISMS ON JACK JOHNSON. Chicago. Tl. Sporting Editor of The Freeman: Sir: Have read with much interest from time to time your comments in The Freeman anent one Jack John- son; champion pugilist and lover of women, white and otherwise. Of the comments of the Negro press, pub- lished in your issue of November 9, the only sensible extract is that from fe Chicago Defender, which ig as follows / “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 pro- fession, 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 com- pared with the unpunishable felonies the press is committing against the |peace of the city.” | Many colored papers, preachers and ‘other Negroes continue to harp on one line, that Johnson owes the Ne- gro race something. I disagree utter- ly with that assumption. The Negro a has done nothing for Johnson, has given him nothing, aided him in no way to attain any prominence and is entitled to nothing, considered as a race. When Jack Johnson needed money to go to Australia to fight Borne, did the Negro race come for- ate with help, or at any other time, have they done anything for him, or aay other of our big men? This idea Negroes have of criticising is too com- ae just as soon as a Negro, great or small falls afoul of the white man’s one-sided law all the Negroes like rats deserting a sinking ship begin to outdo the white in denouncing him. Cowardly conduct I call it. So far as black women are concerned, I must say that I am proud that no black woman has lowered herself as the white woman has done to run after Jack Johnson, simply because he had money. The fact that he likes white women is no reflection on the race; you make too much of that point. Most men like fair women, if you don't believe it just go into the best Negro homes amid the blackest of the most Prosperous Negro families and you ‘will find a yellow or almost white woman occupying the leading place of wife; it was so from the time that the “sons of God looked upon the daughters of men and saw that they were fair and took unto themselves wives,” as Genesis tells us, and will be so until the end, A mulatto or octoroon woman is not a Negro, and a black man has no more right to pass up his race by mar- rying a mulatto or octoroon woman than he has to marry a white woman or Hindu or Chinese! If you are go- ing in for purity of black blood go the whole distance, don’t stop half way, for there will always be the lingering suspicion that you would take a white one, just as quick, if it were safe so- cially to do so. Johnson is a sporting man, his companions are sporting peo- ple. It is not to be expected that a zn of this class will: think of race improvement or such. That class of whites don't do it, either. Jack is ‘no better nor any worse than his class, white or black. If he gets in “bad with the law” let him take his ‘medicine, if he can’t get out of it like other people have to do, but this eter- ‘nal question of mixing up the race with everything he does is foolish and playing right into the white man’s hands. Exactly what he wants us to ‘do, is to acknowledge that we are not ‘good enough to marry his old bold, brazen women, while he takes great delight in ruining every black girl he can get his dirty paws updn. I must say that men like Jack Johnson must be allowed to fight out their own bat- tles in their own way. If they lose, they lose, that's all. If they win, we are that much ahead on the road to equality. The character of the woman has nothing to do with it. When white men become liberal enough to wink THE FREEMAN, AN \LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. at mixed marriages of the lower classes, the upper classes will not be Jong in following sujt, as society never reforms from the top. Negro business men who have con- siderable dealings with white women in their business know that it is prac- tically impossible to avoid meeting some of the class who want to “shin- ny on the black side of the fence,” when it is dark, if he wants to shinny with them let him shinny in the open and make them shinny in the open just like Jack Johnson, and if he has to pay for it, pay for it and take his medicine. Don’t let white folks bluff us all the time on this old mixed mar- riage question. I hope every Negro man and boy will remember the wrongs of the black woman, whether he marries one or not, and never ad- mit for an instant that black men and black women are not good enough to mate with white men and women, for that is the whole thing in a nutshell and you know it. As long as we admit inferiority we are inferior. Pullest freedom on this continent demands that we exercise as far as possible freedom of choice in mating as in business, voting or anything else, without any reflection whatever on our noble army of black women. Yours truly, G. B. ALDRICH, Attorney at law, 319 Savage Schofield Building, Tacoma, Wash. My wife is colored. A MR. FAIR PLAY ON JACK JOHN SON. A writer in the Cincinnati Enquirer signing himself as Mr. Fair Play, has the following to say on Jack Johnson's present difficulties: In connection with Johnson's trou bles the fact should not be overlooked that a lot of ill feeling has been caused by the fact that he is colored. In sport, such as boxing matches, how- ever, there is no color line, and John son should be given credit for what he has done. He is the greatest fight. er that ever lived. To deprive him ot the championship and the glory that goes with it would be indeed quite un. fair. A man who takes this view of the case writes to the sporting editor of The Enquirer as follows on the sub- ject: “Dear Sir—I have watched your ‘All Sorts’ each Sunday to see your way of figuring out the much-talked-of Jack Johnson seandal involving Lucile Cam eron. I have failed to find an expres. sion from your side. The sporting public look to you as an authority on all cases to be settled among the sports, as you always give a ‘square deal.’ Now, from my way of seeing things, Ido not think it does the sport any good to treat Johnson as he is be ing treated. It is an unfair way to try to get the championship away from the Negro. I want it back to the white man and I want it bad, but I want him to win it like he lost it. In all of John. son's fights, as T have read the reports from men at the ringside, he has fought on the square, and he had to fight with all the odds against him. Now, to all men who want to be fair let's’ give the Negro a fair deal and win back on the level. “If we could kill or put the ban on all men who get mixed up with the op: posite race we should have about one- half of our own people out of business. I want to see the championship won as it was lost—in the ring. “Johnson has been so fair in all of his fights and has done so much, as his last fight with Flynn will show, that I hardly think you could have found another man that would have de fended the sport under the same con ditions as he did in Mexico. “Johnson has proved himself a great fighter and a square sport, 1 want to say if the championship is won ‘back let it come through the ring, not |the courts. I have gambled all my life and always noticed the loser in te long run is the fellow who | cheated.” BOXING CONTEST AT THE INDI ANA THEATER. The boxing contests at the Indiana theater last week were not what they could have been. The house was well filled with people who paid good prices to see the contests. They should have had a better run for their money. The fighters of the first two numbers should have paid the spectators to sit through their performances. The two concluding fights were better. Kid Charleston and Lacey were pret. ty well matched in size. Charleston however, was clearly master from the beginning to the end. In the third round Lacey rallied a bit after John Banks had half drowned him with a bucket of water. He looked promis: ing; getting the yells of the house to his credit. But Charleston was too regular fo rhim. He beat him back to stupidity. He dropped. "Twas all over. ‘The Lowery-Brook setto was very nearly a satisfactory mill. Brooks was the ‘toughest that ever came along. For the first few rounds he gave as good as was sent, He carried the crowd up until this tim@) Tt was Low- ery's ‘tactics which allowed him to worry himself down, Lowery being regularly trained, knows the number © frounds he can go without too much fatigue. The new fighter liad no such endurance as Lowery. In the last two rounds Lowery held him up and beat him just as if he were a putty man. Brooks would not fall. Lowery seemed tempted to go behind him to see what was holding him up. Then he went back and beat him some more; still he would not fall. The bell sounded. PITTSBURGH, PA. Monticello Basketball Team Preparing For a Great Season. The champion Monticello A. A. bas. ketball team are again preparing for a successful season. Last season this team deefated Howard University, of Washington, D. C., in a closely con- tested game for the championship. Monticello has practically the same men as last season with the addition of H. Houston, of Stanford Normal, Houston played forward on last sea- son's normal team, The team fs again captained by C. Posey, star forward, of Pennsylvania State College varsity eam of 1910 and 1911. The Monticello team will play the Alpha Club of New York City in New York on Christmas Fisher & Simmons Doing Fine es od Somewhere next week Yee Bis eae Ask THE FREEMAN about it. night. Teams in this vicinity desiring games address Richmond Garrison, manager Monticello A. A.., 2437 Wylie avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. ee THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CLUB, DENVER, COLO. An observer recently in Denver Colo., expressed surprise at the cos mopolitan spirit displayed by the col ored people. To use his own lan guage: “Well, I am surprised! I had no idea Denver was such a place—so cos. mopolitan and that the colored people had such an ideal and hospitable place where strangers were made wel come.” This club has a two-story building consisting of twenty rooms neatly furnished from top to bottom, which fs the work of Mr. Victor Walker, the popular and energetic president of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Association. It was he who conceived and carried out the plans of this commodious club and managed its affairs so satisfac torily and successfully since its or ganization in April, 1910. Gymnasium. The gymnasium is the leading fea ture of the association. It has an equipment of boxing gloves, punching bags, dumb bells, wall machines, In dian’ clubs, medicine balls, ete., cost ing $500. In connection with the gymnasium the association has three baths. They are fitted with shower. Besides these there is a vapor bath, and attendants are provided for those who wish a massage. On entering the club the visitor first comes to an imposing staircase lead. ing to the quarters for lodging on the second floor. Here are provided ac commodations by the day or week for men, members of the club and visitors to the city. The bedrooms are simply but elegantly furnished. Mission fur: niture, brass beds and high-grade car pets are provided for comfort and con. venience. The reading room is the first en |tered downstairs, In it are found “The Denver Independent,” the leading race journal of the West, the largest and best colored newspapers from all parts of the country, the daily papers, good magazines and books. In it als¢ is placed the piano. Musical talent is found in plenty among the members Its quartette is one of the famous sing ing organizations in the city, It is in this room that sweet melody has its home, and on some occasions it is crowded to its capacity. ‘The whist room has five tables. They are always in use. Denver prides it self upon the great skill of its players, many of whom are members of the as sociation. ‘The Buffet is the special pride of the association. Its servitors are the best | in the city. Its stock is all high grade | This happy combination has given it an enviable reputation which it is al wgys careful to maintain, The lunch room is a convenience which has meant much to the members of the association. It is in the hands of an experienced chef. Its cuisine is ample and at your service at any hour of the-day or night. ‘The pool and billiard hall is also a feature. It is plain to see that Den ver has it on most cities, as it concerns this phase of its life. 40-Performers and Musicians Wanted-40 For the Florida Blossoms Theatrical Company eee ce ‘similar show in America, Good musicians and performers wishing employment for the suast SSRBIa Maine etnias Rae ca ic show opased July is" Abdtess ERIE WORTHET Coney ad Meee ee Pn st tier. The 619 Fourth St.. Macon. Ga. r rn _____————_—_—. Gral wens la SIREN CA Set anne ati eer ce eDD eotacam open eae eee First class acts of all kinds. _ Good novelty acts of recognized abil ity, Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, South Street above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. i niin, Vaudeville performers, male and female, who can make good. Write or wire atonce. Booze fighters not wanted. Tickets sent to right people. Address BOB JOHNSON, Guild Tenn. Temple Theatre! (THE HOUSE OF JOY) = OFFERIN — John Rucker and Company! In High Class Musical Comedy only. One show nightly 2 1-2 hours, Don’t need any performers, but it is good to keep on the mailing list. Write in. Finest Negro Theatre in the World. New Orleans, Louisiana asic ac eee Some are Wise, Some are Otherwise [ad | The Managers who are Wise are Booking thru S, H. Dudley S. | Better wake up and get in on the Dudley Circnit. Mr Ac. Y | tor you can work if you have the goods to deliver. Write fo e j| in your open time. I will tell yon where you deliver your a first package. Can use good singles and trios. No act too - big for us to handle. Get in touch with the S. H. DUDLEY AMUSEMENT ENTERPRISE EASTERN OFFICE WESTERN OFFICE S, H. Dudley Theatre, Washington, D.C., Crown Garden Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind., LEW HENRY. Mer. ‘TIM. B OWSLEY, Mer. Globe Theatre Performers Come South 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, The Freeman in New York City— General representative, “Miss Lelia _ B. Mitchell, 1 West 135th street, over Le- roy's cafe. Every Saturday. — 15c per Copy by Mail All Night Long Georgia Rose Dearest Memories Gaby Glide Ragtime Ball Snake Rag Keep It Up Dixie Land Moonlight Bay You'll Want Me Beck Don’t Shake it When I Am Gone . Cireus Day Sands of the Desert Waiting for the Robert E Lee ‘We do not handle professional copies. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC CO. ‘3025 State Street, Chicago. Illinois The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State St., - Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time. FOR BAND NINTH CAVALRY placa ic ansneeurs as tuderstidio. 8100 wits Hat cloes eulton thee Cty eeeeat ess st Gah’ Geate lustramentsexporicuce see if married fe Aree tte aor ne WADE H. HAMMOND Chief Musician, Ninth Cavalry Band, Douglas, Arizona Stop at to "Profesional Heedauatars” “THE FINUS” ta tatiann Ave, New Phone 240 Seed cancer ea ere Board ancqusled and accommodat WANTED! For Savoy Theatre First class performers of all kinds. Soubrettes, Singles, teams. trios or novelty acts keep in touch with us. Managers when wanting acts, write or wire. Can arrange to book your house solid| Address G. R. Swords, Prop. LT. Swords, Booking Agt. Chattanooga, Tennessee For Savoy Theatre Performers at all times. Would like to hear from A No. 1 producer, soubrette, singles, novelty acts and sister teams. Can keep you as long as you make good. A. BARRASSO, Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. | ce A ee) o ee | The Star Theatre! D4SLLAS, TEXAS Is ready to book first class vaudeville performers, teams and nove: acts, musicians who can double B. & O.; first class producers with t goods, for a long engagement Mast be sober and reliable. Stat [salary and what you can do in first letter. New house and everythin up-to-now, Finest in the South Address. | THE STAR THEATRE \ 1113 Southwestern Building Dallas, Texas Booking First Class Acts ‘Most complete tt eatre in America. Ask any performer who has been there. Owned and operated by The S. 6. Green Amusement Co. 503 American Trust Bldg. GORDON BUNCH, Mgr., Cleveland, Ohio 8 The Ayres Bulletin NEW PICTURES The art floor is rich in suggestions for holiday gifts—from a beautiful English mezzotint to little framed prints at 25c. Among the pictures that have come in recently are several very beautiful photogravures: hand-colored with great skill. They comprise such famous subjects as The Age of Innocence Artist and Daughter, La Rixe, Sir Galahad, Venice, The Mist Wreath and many others. They come in several sizes priced from $1.00 upward. We also show a splendid line of facsimile water colors, carbon photographs, Medici prints, Burlington proofs, Denby Sadler etchings, etc. Come in and see them Then you will know what really worthwhile pictures we can show you and how low prices are. —Fourth floor. L. S Ayres & Co., indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Lawyer Hammerick addressed the branch at its last meeting. Mrs. Maggie Fulton, of Marlon, Ind., is visiting friends in the city. Mr. Henry Jackson is ill at his home at 1025 East Twentieth street. Mr. Harry Farley is able to be out again after a few days of illness. The branch will hold its next meeting with Mrs. Beaulh Porter, December 6. Mrs. Daisy Young is visiting her sister, Mrs. Mamie Shelton, on California street. Mrs. Sarah Jennings left on Saturday night for Chicago. Her stay will be indefinite. Mrs. Merle Pettiford entertained a few of her friends at a candy pulling last Friday evening. There are more than thirty thousand Negroes in this city. Rise up, and demand a square deal. Mrs. Ed Daniels, of Wabash, Ind., is visiting her daughters, Mrs. John Cebott and Miss Viola Daniels. Miss Beulah Coleman entertained a few friends at her home on Twelfth street Friday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Taylor had a 5 o'clock dinner Sunday afternoon, and covers were laid for sixteen. Mr. Charles Leslie Freeman, of Chicago, Ill., was the guest of his nephew, Mr. Gus Hutchison, last week. Miss Lena Jefferson, of Chicago, is now visiting her brother, Mr. John L. Fretwell, 614 North California street. The Gold Star Club entertained the Elizabeth Council at the residence of Mrs. Cora B. Jackson Tuesday afternoon. Mr. John Anderson, of Minneapolis, passed through the city Monday en route to his home after spending a while at Paris, Ky. Secure a copy of Mr. Willard's speech. In the purpose of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mr. Charles H. Turpin, of St. Louis, Mo., theatrical magnate and well-known business man, was the guest of Elwood C. Knox Sunday. Mr. G. Edmunds, international organizer of the United Mine Workers of America, was in the city this week en route to Iowa. A movement is on foot to secure the release of Woods. We hope all fair-minded voters will remember the injustice of Judge Collins. Miss Foreman, sister of Rev. Foreman, was the hospital and underwent a serious operation, from which she is rapidly recovering. Mrs. John L. Fretwell, 614 North California street, was called to Chicago on account of the serious illness of her niece, Miss Lillian Strothers. On Sunday, November 24, the quarterly meeting will be held at Simpson chapel, Superintendent Bryant will fill the pulpit both morning and evening. Dr. Joseph H. Ward announces the removal of his office to 646 North West street. He also announces that his residence is now at 2926 Northwestern avenue. Mrs. Mattie D. Johnson, of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Warfield were the guests at a five-course dinner given Sunday by Mrs. Maggie Henton, of Minneapolis. Mrs. Lena Floyd and Mrs. Stella Easley gave a 1 o'clock Sunday in honor of their sister, Mrs. Mattie D. Johnson, of Minneapolis, and Mme. Pattie Brown and husband and Mrs. Berry, of Chicago. Do you suppose that the city administration to its Italians, Greeks or any other emigrant class that it so graciously allows to be bestowed upon its American-born Negroes? Mr. John Makes and six other young men emigrate at a birthday party in Miss Daisy McDonald and Mr. Smith Erevin at the former's residence on Arsenal avenue, Monday evening, November 18, 1912. Misses Lizzle Reed and Drucilla Mac Greene, gave dinner at Sunday Saturday for Mme. Pattie Brown and Mr. A. Brown of Chicago, and Mrs. Mat- FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non-ritrant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaughn Bros. drug store, Pink's pharmacy, Eureka. drug store, Bloch's pharmacy. Robt P. B. Bloodau, Pharmacy. H. McLeese Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. --- Hully Gee! They're Fine!! Chas. Major and John Mitchell Union Made 5c Cigars. A. D. MOORE, Distributor, the Dunn Johnson, of Minneapolis, at 1221 East Sixteenth street. Covers were laid for twelve. The Colonial and Grand theaters seat their colored patrons in the back rows of the theater. That the rows are often full. Our self-respect should count for more than an hour's cheap entertainment. Put in a protest. Public places, such as theaters, picture shows and lunch rooms, are licensed by the city. These licenses can be revoked if the places are not run according to the law. There is a civil rights law providing for the treatment of all people in such places. It has been said that we wish to make lawyers and painters of our boys. We have Mr. Scott, not merely a painter, but a colorist. We have a lawyer of Joe Davis, who was art editor at Shortridge last year. Mr. Davis is now a freshman at Indiana University. Give the best in them. MME. PATTI ANITA BROWN And Others Entertained—Guests of Mme. C. J. Walker. Mine. C. J. Walker entertained at breakfast Sunday morning in honor of Mrs. Annie Blackwell, Mine. Fatti Anita Bellephila, Chicago, Ill. After reading the thirty-third Psalm, Mrs. Blackwell led in the dinner guests the invited guests parook of the sumptuous repast prepared by Mrs. Parthenia Rollins, known in the household as grandmother, Mrs. present with Anta Bellephila, Mrs. Miss Berry, of Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Annie Blackwell. The menu consisted of grape fruit, wine, lamb's liver and bacon, spring onions, radishes, Dixie biscuits, sliced tomatoes, coffee, tea and fruit. After breakfast, Mine. Brown and her party were carried to Mine. Walker in her electric runabout. BETHEL CHURCH NOTES The services at Bethel church last Sunday were all that could be desired. In the morning Dr. Smythe preached on Some Lessons to Be Learned from the School of the Bible during the subject was “Conquering Faith.” The collection for the day was over $80. In the afternoon the Young People’s Forum was addressed by Mr. W. E. Viney followed by Dr. Langston and Mr. Harry Johnson who rendered two excellent selections. Tomorrow morning Bishop John Hurst, resident bishop of Florida, will preach. In the evening the Christian Endeavor will observe Catherine Blackburn day, when several of the best local talent will participate. Miss Blackburn is a missionary to Africa. THE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. The general public is asked to worship with the members and friends of Jones' Tabernacle on Sunday, November 24, before Mass. The church is the "Harvest Home," a service at which time appropriate thanks may be offered to the Master for material and spiritual blessings which will be given to all the congregation. To all the congregation the committees have decided to make a specialty of decorating the church with all kinds of vegetable scents, so that the church is spiritual and helpful as possible. The pastor will speak at 11 o'clock a. m., from Mal. 3:10; at 3 p. m., there will be an old fashioned closed doors class meeting, where the pastor will speak for the benefit of the unsaved. On Monday evening the "Harvest Home" festival will conclude this service. On Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving, the entire membership is asked to come to the event, which is to be presented by the Rev. F. G. Brookins, B. D. At noon will be the Thanksgiving dinner and you are asked to eat dinner with us. At 1 p.m. in the church, which we haven't had before. The price is reasonable and you must come. IN FOOTBALL CIRCLES The All-Stars and the Columbia Glants will play football Sunday afternoon at Brighton Beach park. The teams represent the western and eastern sections of the city. Both teams are composed of college and high school gridiron players. The game will be called at 3 o'clock. The game of the season among local independents will be the D. M. Morgan game. The Guild under the superintendency of D. D. M. Morgan, the grilrion game popular among local youngsters several years ago. The Y. M. C. A. eleven, although in its infancy in football, has a strong aggregation. It featured the All-Highs, a high school aggregation, last week in one of the most stubbornly fought games ever played among the colored elevens in this city. It resembled a secondary college game more dependent game. The score was 6 to 0. THE "Y"—ALL-HIGH PUNTS. The "Y" pushed the oval to one foot of the All-High's goal in the first quarter, but failed to penetrate the high school's line on the fourth down. The team received six out of eight forward passes for gain of four, ten to thirty yards for the "Y." Had Capt. Lee Floyd made a better selection of the man to receive some of the forward passes, the score might have been much larger. The King brothers made some long gains on end runs at right and left half-backs. Chester Baker, the smallest man in the team was one of the swiftest runners and surest tacklers. Captain Floyd successfully used Shel- lden play. Floyd seems to believe in open play. The All-Highs had several new faces—freshmen from Shortridge and Manual. Coach Wilson believes that the All-Highs will give their next opponents a hard fight. The All-Highs are scheduled to play Central high school thanksgiving THE GUILD TEAM. The Flanner Guild eleven is captained by the captain, who is without a uniform in equal quarterback. Several of the old Guild stars are in the ranks of the Y-M-M. We meet the Y-M-M. Thanksgiving Day. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Watch for the Y. M. C. A. quartette. They will appear before the public in a very short time. They are now in training. The Y. M. C. A. football team defeated the strong team of the All-Highs last Friday afternoon, after invigorating afternoon there will be played at Brighton Beach park, what is believed to be the hardest game of the season for the Y. M. C. A. team. The team is the tallest football stars of the city, will be the opponents of the Y. M. C. A. team. What is believed to be the greatest membership campaign conducted by the Indianapolis branch of the Y. M. C. A. of Indianapolis, has just ended, as far as the team work is concerned. The campaign was launched with the avowed purpose of getting the 145 new members were necessary, when the final counts were made the bulletin showed nineteen marks, giving the association a total membership of 413. It was then decided to extend the campaign until Monday, November 11, 1912, at the mark, giving the association a total membership of 413. It was then decided to extend the campaign until Monday, November 11, 1912, at the mark, giving the association a total membership up to 600. According to the National Association statistics of 1911 and 1912, Atlanta, Ga., has the largest colored membership in the Indianapolis Y. M. C. A. t othes the largest THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER colored men's branch in the world. Indianapolis now takes second place in the colored branches of the Y. M. C. A. There was a deal of competition existing between the captains and teams. The Knight team 17, the first place 28 members and 47 points. Dr. E. N. Perkins team 10, second place 21 members and 38 points. C. C. Bowers team 7, third place 22 members and 20 points. In the with 10 members and 20 points; B. L. Hudson, second, 10 members and 18 points; Elwood Knox, third, 8 members and 16 points. At the close of the campaign, the association,ided by their band, wished streets in honor of the great victory won by the association. Additional accounts will appear in the next issue. The Monster Meeting last Sunday was a great success. The Association furnished the splendid musical numbers which are delighting to those who come. The Rev. Chas. Parkins has been engaged for Sunday, October 25. Compe- tition will be concert rendered by the Y. M. C. A. orchestra. Miss Grace Browdie will render a song from the program. *C* The Bible school is giving great satisfaction to those attending. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL. Knights of Pythias Bound for Lexington—State Federation of Women to Meet at Danville—Swell Carnation Ball—The Calmet Theater—Grim Reaper in Our Midst—Prof. James Gives Wedding Reception. By Hardin Tolbert, at Peoples' Pharmacy, both Phones 666, Box 233. FRANKEORT Kv. (Special) F. The Knights of Prizm of the Seventh congressional district will meet at Lexington, November 24, in Jackson hall, for the purpose of making new members. Each lodge will bring a large number of members to the meeting, and leave here with perhaps the largest delegation of the whole district. An effort is being put forth to make this meeting add five hundred new members to the district. Souvenir buttons are being prepared for the congressional members, which read: "Are you a K, of P? If not, why not?" This question has caused quite a sensation among the young men, a large number were examined at C. W. Anderson's office, when E. E. Underwood and C. W. Anderson did the examining. The State Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in Danville, on Friday and Saturday, after Thanksgiving. A large gathering of energetic Democrats to discuss great problem of race development, which concerns the welfare of every person of the race, and it behooves them to be on the ground. The state will ban and help swell the crowd for such momentment. The slogan cry should be voiced by every loyal member of the race, for the state to be the epicenter of records of the Federation. Women's Clubs in Central Kentucky, for the next meeting is likely to be in the western part of the state. The delegation from this city will be represented by the state as usual. These faithful women are bending all their energy toward making Frankfort the best. Mrs. Daisy Saffell is a strenuous effort to make Shelbyville lead any city of its size, for the best work. Dr. E. E. Underwood has been made associate editor of the Lexington Weekly News. One of the most exquisite dances of the season was given at the Odd Fellows' Hall by Missess Geneva Harris, Lillian Ellis and the rest of the body, fully decorated. Each person was presented a carnation. The ladies were very handsomely gowned and the men were xlicely dressed. A choice set of girls and young men wore the dance. Redmon's orchestra furnished the music. Mrs. Annie Graves, one of the oldest and best women in the dance, died at her residence on East Main street at a very old age. She was a willing Christian worker and at every nod and beat of her heart she was for the betterment of Christianity. She leaves sons and daughters and a host of friends to mourn her death. The funeral service was held at the First Baptist church by T. S. Tilvey. A large crowd was present Mrs. H. R. Alexander, of Springfield, Ila, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richie, has returned home. Mrs. John Stone was hostess for a card party, given in honor of her sister, Mrs. H. Alexander. Mrs. Ed Brown, of Lexington, was cared for and a delightful lunch was served. Mrs. Alexander was also entertained at dinner at her sister's residence. Mr. and Mrs. Pitman, of Louville, and Mrs. Brown, of Lexington, were among those to welcome Mrs. Alexander. Mr. James Brown has returned from Latonia. Mrs. Dora Wheeler entertained with a pluper arty at her residence on Wilkerson, where guests were客srs. John Henry and Thomas Carey and Misses Mitte Creal and Letha Lampkins. Mrs. Katherine Lee Bryant and Mr. T. Childs were happily united in the holy bonds of wedlock at the residence of the bride on Clinton street, by Rev. Maxie. Only the family witnessed the ceremony. Mrs. Davis, of Mt. Sterling, and Mr. Chas. Simpson were married recently. Mrs. Lizzie Alan, the well-known hair culturer, was given a surprise, at her residence on Second street, recently, and many of her friends came. Mrs. Luberta Allen, of Lexington, was the guest of the city. Mrs. Arthur Crozier was called to Chicago on account of the illness of her husband. Mrs. Alice Bush has returned from Haroldsburg, where she was the guest of friends. Mr. William Wilson, of Shelbyville, is in the city. Mme. Lizzie Allen was given a surprise party at the residence of her sister, and the crowd of her friends was present. They enjoyed the evening with some excellent music. The writer spent a day in Lexington on business this week. A large crowd was present at the Odd Fellows' hall Monday night. Mrs. Melvin is very ill. Here is a good chance for some young man. Miss Scynthia Campbell desires an industrious young man for a husband. She says he must be highly recommended. Mr. Sam Rodgers arrived in the city from Cincinnati this week. Miss Marie Henry left for Lexington this week. Miss Mary Jones and Mr. J. Thomas, of Versailles, were in the city the guests of Miss Ora Gay. Miss Lula Coleman, former teacher at the State Normal, has accepted a position at Brunningville. The following are on the sick list: Mrs. August Morton. Mrs. Lucy M. H. 240 South Illinois Street Young, Mr. Arthur Tucker, Mrs. Henrietta Martin, Mrs. Maggie Brown (of Lexington, who is in the hospital here), and Mr. Thomas Marshall. These are improving at present. Mr. William Major, of Chicago, formerly of this city, and a very popular piano player, was united in wedlock to Miss Nellie Eustace of Chicago. We wish them much success. Miss Carrie Chambers and Mr. Leslie Ayers were married at Father Flynn's morning at 6 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were the witnesses at the ceremony. Mr. J. B. Black, a photographer of Lexington passed through the city on his way home from Lincoln Institute, where he did some work. IN OLD "PADUKE." Revival Meeting—Rev. E. W. Houston Given Ovation—Fraternal News and Others Notes. Paducah, Ky. Special One of the most successful revivals of many churches went on last week at the Seventh Street Baptist church, Rev. W. Robertson, a noted student of Green, attending the Presbyterian school at Montgomery, maining a few hours at Hickory Grove, Rev. Houston came to our city and on Tuesday night preached a wonderful sermon at the Cumberland Presbyterian school, him quite earnest and appreciative attention. He was the guest of Mr. Wm. Robertson, $22 Boyd street....Lincoln high school and Garfield school were invited to the Rev. Houston this week. In honor of his stay in our city the young people entertained him Friday evening at the residence of the Heart and Hearst building. A Clay street and restrooms were made by Rev. Houston and Rev. C. G. Rowlett, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Twenty-five persons were entertained it the best school gathering of the season. Mr. Willie Robertson sang "Silver Threads Among the Gold." There was a reading by Mrs. Green, two courses menu was served....Mrs. E. Grundy has resigned his position as a teacher at Lincoln high school, and has come to visit the residence at Gary, M. Grundy is a graduate of school in which he taught. Three cheeks for old Kentucky's son. May success be ...Mr. Charles Baker and family, who lived at Brookport, Ill. are now making their home in Chicago...Miss Lydia Brown, who lives at St. Louis, where she visited Mrs. Percy Hemingway and Mrs. John De Bow...Mr. Will Townsend, of 1227 Clay street, is greatly improved, though he is still unable to be at work. We will be able to visit him. Mr. Will Diggs, of 424 North Thirteenth street, has returned from Mayfield... Mrs. Hannah Keys, formerly of Paducah, but recently a resident of Chicago, has been a resident of the city. We wish she would remain in our city...Mrs. Jane Machen is visiting her family. During the past year or two she has been living in the Windy City, where she would like to Centralia to see her husband, Mr. Clifton Bidwell. He is a real soprano singer of merit. The Philharmonie uarter wishes Mrs. Bidwell and Mr. Clifton would like with them again...For something new, just ask those boys who were initiated into the new K. of P. lodge last Thursday night...By the business activity of the lodge, twenty-one candidates were inlated into the new K. of P. lodge, known as the Echo. Following are the officers of the new lodge: C. C., Sine Bane Bar, Marian Lunderman, M. K. Marion Lunderman, M. K. and S. James R. Little; M. of E., Silsas Lott; Prel., Vontreece Bacon; M. A., Ed Mane; Stone E. P., Dr. S. H. George; Trustees, Sir James Buford, Sir James Buford is a member of the oldest K. of P. lodge in the city, Cymbeline, No. 19. This is the mother lodge, of course. Mother, you have done your part. Sir James Buford can you get the Freeman every week of J. A. Amos, at 1063 North Seventh street. WILSON FORGETS POLITICS. President-Elect Greeted by a High Wind in Bermuda. 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