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Begin the New Year right by sending $1 for one year's subscription to The Freeman THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXVI NUMBER 2 APPOMATTOX BANQUET AND ANNUAL INSTALLATION HELD ON LAST SATURDAY NIGHT MANY DISTINGUISHED MEN WERE THERE The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Emancipation of the Negro Appropriately Celebrated—Jack Johnson and the 8th Regiment Ball—Social Notes. (By Cary B. Lewis.) (Freeman Bureau, 3000 State Street, Phone Douglass 8058; Automatic 72-384.) Chicago, Ill., Jan. 7.—With decorations appropriate to the holiday time the Appomattox Club sparkled radiantly in its regalia last Saturday night, when the officiating officers of the court it was also the annual banquet and it was a brilliant affair. Every member bristled with good cheer. President W. R. Cowan was brimful of happiness—head a right to be for under his administration the club met the most successful years of its history. A banquet in Chicago is a diversion. This one was attended by the most representative men of the city. They did not assemble to boost men for political office, and they did not hear soothing addresses by men of thought and experience. W. R. Cowan Toastmaster Mr. W. R. Cowan was toastmaster of the evening. He had served as president for two years. Under his administration the club increased its membership 100 per cent, and the amount amounting to $2,500, reduced the principal indebtedness, improved the personnel of its membership and has increased in power and influence. Mr. Cowan is one of Chicago's most successful real estate owners. The R. Cowan Real Estate Company, and has been manager of the E. W. Shirk estate for fifteen years, which is valued at $2,000,000. Mr. Cowan's ability, oratorial skills, and affability has won for him a lasting reputation in the "Windy City." He is also president of the West Michigan Resort, a business enterprise which he hopes to make a success. He has served in courses and it was delicious. It was prepared by Mr. "Lon" Malnoe, formerly of Kentucky, but an old Chicagoan. Turkey and other trimmings were served and it was the best yet eaten at the club. When cigars were sold, Cowan started the oratorial ball rolling. Edward H. Wright. Mr. Wright was the first speaker of the evening. He said: "I was the founder and first president of the club and that it was organized and built upon right principles, honesty, character and integrity. It is fitting and proper that we should together and renew our purpose in our work and non-political, but for the advancement of the best interests of the race. It has stood the test and must go forward." B. F. Mosely Attorney B. F. Moseley spoke on "Manhood." He too has served as president. He said: "Manhood does not belong to race, nation or color; that manhood was one of the things that had contributed to this splendid mansion. The club's member is that of real men and that of real women, and that of manhood and to such let us give hearty support." W. H. Clark. Mr. W. H. Clark of the Election Commissioner's office was the guest of Mr. J. and was given the subject of "Loyalty to the State," the finest characteristics in the human composition; without it, governments would drift upon the rocks of anarchy, and the state would be the crowning glory of the wife. It is loyalty that made Napoleon's army great, governments strong and that which will dominate Club's name on the scroll of time. Major Franklin A. Denison Major Franklin A. Denison spoke on the *Negro Soldier*. The major delivered perhaps the most logical and thoughtful speech of the evening and was given uterine training by the Major Denison and the parish-American War officer, is student of warfare. He said: "The Government is divided into the executive, judicial and legislative departments and these are by the army and the president. The President is the officer. The Civil War took in the Negro as a soldier and he demonstrated his bravery and valor and since that time has been apart of the Negro community, including a vivid picture of the Negro's loyalty, herism and patriotism in all wars in which he participated, he smokes of his personal knowledge of the Eighth Regiment, which was this regiment that the major said was the army young men were under a colonel down to a corporal and he did not know men devoting their time in teaching obedience, discipline and how to shoot and the knowledge of warfare, as this regiment. Major John B. Lnch Another distinguished character that was guest was Major John R. Lynch. His suit was the bestest suit for the highest praise for the Appomotox and considered it an honor to be the guest of organization composed of men of character and ability. He said the personnel of the JAN 131913 Club known throughout the country. That to be a member ought to be a certificate of good character and glad to know that it was non-political and above all, racial. Frank L. Hamilton. President-Elect. Mr. Frank L. Hamilton, president-elect, was the next speaker. He was happily introduced as the man who was elected without opposition and one of the best liked men in Chicago and who would make an ideal president. Mr. Hamilton paid a glowing tribute to Mr. Cowan and in his words under the head of policy, membership, library committee, entertainment committee and physical management. He urged a number of improvements and especially did he emphasize that the club should be made more attractive for more sociability, having more attractions for men of all walks of life and that men of good character be required to apply for membership. He urged that the club should take the lead in things for the community, and that it should labor to keep up its reputation as being the greatest organization among men in this country. Installation of Officers. The officers installed were: Frank L. Hamilton, president; Howard F. aCttll, first vice president; C. S. Washington, second vice president; J. H. Johnson, third vice president; John R. Trott, correspondent secretary; board of directors for two years; Edward H. Wright, James S. Nelson and Levy P. Thomas; for one year, A. A. Cowan, assistant chairman, holdovers, Col. John R. Marshall, M. C. Cowan and A. L. McBride. Those Present. Those at the banquet table were: Frank L. Hamilton, Howard Cattill, C. S. Washington, J. H. Johnson, H. S. Anderson, J. H.rott, Edward W. Wright, James S. Nelson, Edward T. Wright, James Dave Manson, John T. Morton, Col. John R. Marshall, M. C. Cowan, A. L. McBride, Cary B. Lewis, William Adams, R. S. Abate, Major John R. Lynch, Major Franklin A. Denison, Dave McGowan, H. Hoskins, William Foster, Edward Balley, Capt. Louis Anderson, G. Tredeohe, Major John R. Lynch, Major Franklin N. Fields, B. F. Moseley, J. L. Fry, Dr. "Burt" Anderson, William Clark, George Walker, W. W. Lawson, Harry H. Hoger, Dr. Louis Anderson, G. Tredeohe, B. F. Moseley, Henry Jones, M. E. Sutton, B. J. Newcomer, J. M. Woodard, A. L. Jones, H. T. Isaacs, J. H. Langhorn, R. W. Lacey, A. A. Woods, George Holt, Charles Jackson and S. A. Tyrrell. Apomattox Club was organized about twelve years ago and has entertained such men as Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Prof. Kelly Minter, Howell H. Lewis of the University of Texas and Prof. Duggin of Texas. The club is located at Thirty-fifth and Wabash avenue, with palatial parlors, where the wives and friends of the club are often entertained in the night of the fair and family appointments are beautiful and up-to-date and it is the concensus of opinion that Apomattox Club will continue to grow and become the pride and household word of the people of this city and coun- Miss Carter Here. Miss Eva Carter of Galesburg, IL., is in the city the guest of Mrs. Miller. 3740 Windsor Avenue, elaborately entertained and is meeting a host of people of the "Windy City." On Tuesday of this week she was the guest of Mrs. B. Lewis, 5400 outh Park avenue. Emancipation Celebration. The fifteenth anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro was celebrated at Lincoln Center on last Sunday night. It was one of the finest meetings ever held in this city in the midst of a wave of speakers elogized Abraham Lincoln, others spoke on the Negro question. Louis Brandels, a Boston lawyer; Edward Markham and Harlam Garland delivered fine addresses on Lincoln and Parker Woolley to talk on the Negro, Mr. S. Lang Williams as also on the program and delivered a magnificent address. Mrs. Woolley, a white lady, said among other things, that he was the man for his progress since emancipation, ourselves for the aid rendered him. It is alright to do so, yet the request of importance to me is when are we going to emancipate our slaves? He is against him. We tell him he has done well and is doing well, having contributed to literature, science and art as other races; yet when he asks for a chance to earn an honest living in the city, he is not in that position. Not that he is incapable or unskillful, but because of the fact that we people are not slaves to prejudices and should emancipate ourselves nine out of ten to you men of business who can give the Negro a chance who will. For example: a baritone in a New York choir was a highly trained colored singer. Other members of the colored baritone were nine out of ten to you men of business before. Wherever the whites have threatened to leave, wherever the employer has had courage, to inform them that he is sorry, but if they will go he would be, if places in their case they have failed to learn. Only jobs given the Negro sanitars, porters and waiters, regardless of qualifications. The white people are daily closing the doors of opportunity against the Negro. Professional schools business schools schools are unusual to Negro. All the Negro is justice and nothing more." asker. Mr. S. Lang Williams asserted that the Negro today owns $50,000,000 worth of personal property and nearly as much real estate. He told the Negro's progress and decried that justice had not been given him in the industrial world. The Fisk Jubilee singers were an added attraction. Edward Wilson. Attorney Edward Wilson, one of the INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1913 [Portrait of a man in formal attire, facing forward, with a serious expression.] best known young lawyers in the city of Chicago, has been appointed Assistant States Attorney by Maclay Hoyne, a Democrat. He was a college mate of the New York Wesleyan. "It is enough to know that I know him to be an educated, industrious and capable lawyer, and in selecting one colored lawyer for a member of my staff I have followed the precedent in other cases—Messrs. Deneen, Healey and Wayman. Mr. J. Gray Lucas was an applicant for the place, but Mr. Wright was selected. Mr. Wilson, in a similar manner, was an Amter of Mr. Hoyne. He did much toward Mr. Hoyne's election in the second ward. Mrs. E. Randolph. Mrs. E. Randolph, who carries an ad in The Freeman, furnishing rooms with bath and steam room, located at 3254 South Houston Street, where the cooking dining room. Her place is known as the Graystone Front and is one of the most fashionable quarters in Chicago. For real cooking, service and cleanliness, and fine service. Many of the traveling people can be accommodated with three meals per day with special orders, accompanied with politeness and fine service. Many of the restaurants in the country have stopped at the Grey Stone Front and the fact that Mrs. Randolph will serve meals is being generally applauded. Mrs. Randolph cooks "The Freeman correspondent cheerfully recommends Mrs. Randolph's cooking. Try it. Doctors Majors and Mozee. Dr. M. A. Majors and Dr. Theodore Mozzee have moved in their new office apartments at 4715 tSate street. In many respects they have the finest office quarrel in the city. The building is new, built especially to fit their conveniences and tastes. Dr. Mozzee has all the latest and most modern dental apparatus and with his skill and experience, located in the city, the best success is bound to come to him. Dr. Majors is one of the old established physicians of Chicago and he too is filling his crown with medical laurels. Their many friends wish them continued success. Newsmen reported that Mozzee and was at one time edi- On to Springfield. Dr. "Burt" Anderson and William H. Clark will leave next week for pringled, Ill., to attend a memorial service for him. Dr. Anderson had charge of the Dunne campaign and is now considered "next to the throne." Anderson and William H. Clark is known as "sticker" to his friends. As time passes ... It as very unfortunate that Mrs. Jack Johnson, who attended the Eighth Regiment ball last week, unnecessarily held her dress too high in dancing, while pre-legion training was undertaken at extent that the champion and his white wife left the ball. Mr. Johnson was very much hurt over the affair. He went to the chauffeurs' ball and reports are that he was accounted for by the legal bulletin reports a number of indictments against the pugilist, eight in all, before Judge Carpenter. Mr. C. G. Robinson, brother of Mrs. S. A. T. Watkins, was in the city last week from Buxton, Ia. Miss Serzie McGoodwin, who has been off at school and here for the Xmas holidays, has returned to school. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, who has been to Louisville, Ky., the guest of Miss Georgia A. Lattimore, has returned to the city. Mrs. and Mrs. Lee Tobin, who were married last week and had their moneymoon in Cleveland, O., have returned to the city. Miss Jeanette Triplett and Mr. Cary B. Lewis were the guests at dinner last Sunday at the home of Miss Naomi Bund in Englewood. Mr. Caldwell Watkins, son of Mr. S. A. T. Watkins, who has been in the city during the holidays, has returned to Wilberforce University. Miss Lucy C. Wright, who was in the city during the holidays from South Bend, Ind, and the guest of the Kennedy sisters, was in the city during the holidays. Miss Wright was among the most handsomely rowned ladies at the Eighth Regiment ball. Miss Mand Wright, who is a teacher at Least George Jackson, Tenn., was in the city during the holidays, the guest of her parents. She returned Sunday. Miss Mable Wright, stenographer of the Freeman, and whose home is in this city, spent two weeks here with her mother and father during the holidays. She has been elaborately entertained and received a number of Xmine presents. She returned to Indianapolis on Wednesday of this week. For a good El Centro cigar, stop in Sherman Blackwell's at 3333 State street. They are fine. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. AT HILLSIDE COTTAGE! THE SOCIAL SET GATHER THERE AT REQUEST OF J. C. NAPIER NEW YEAR AUSPICIOUSLY OPENED. A Brilliant Function, Perraded by the Genial Hospitality Characteristic of the Napiers Suggests State Receptions at the White House. Special to THE FREEMAN. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 8.—Register of the Treasury and Mrs. J. C. Napier opened the social season of the New Year last Friday evening by giving a brilliant lecture on the history of the colonial ston of, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. James A. Napier and Mrs. Carroll N. Langston, of Nashville, Tenn., who were their aunts and nephews of the late, and the fraction took place the historic "Hillside Cottage," near Howard University, for years the home of the famous congressman, John M. Langston. In this picture he was sitting with his wife for the past three years have lived Register and Mrs. Napier, the latter being her daughter. Attended by tch flower of Washington's social and intellectual life, and at no similar entertainment within memory has there been brought together a more representative assembly of the race, and no group of women have been invited to attend the ston's capital than the charming ladies who constituted the guests of honor. While at the appointments, in the elegance of the Napier and the Langston's so gentlemen, suggested the stately functions of the White House, the genial, whole-souled hospitality characteristic of Napier and the Langston's so thoughtful, conventional formality seemed to disappear as if by magic and everybody enjoyed themselves in the heartiest fashion, and the reception hall in true southern style, were beautifully decorated for the occasion, and these, supplemented by the scintillating costumes and brilliant lights, formed a beautiful picture, one long to be remembered. In the Receiving Line. The guests were graciously presented by Register Napier. In the receiving line Mrs. A. D. Langston wore black peau de HON. J. C. NAPIER, Registrar U. S. Treasury. sole, trimmed with shadow lace, diamonds; Mrs. James A. Napier wore yellow charmeuse, with shadow lace; Mrs. Carroll N. Langston wore brocade charmeuse, with overdress of beaded net; Mrs. J. C. Napier wore white lace; Mrs. M. Beauty wrimings, diamonds and pearls, and Mrs. John M. Langston was attired in heavy black brocade satin, with real lace trimmings and diamonds. All of the ladies present were gowned with exquisite taste, and the ladies rich and varied, blended luxuriously. A delightful menu, a triumph of the caterer's art, was served by Mr. Maurice B. pencer, and the dining room, garlanded under his skilled supervision, was a veritable bower of beauty. Musical numbers were rendered during the singing by ented artists in the music room. Miss Nettie Langston presided at the punch Personnel of the Party. Among the many noted persons invited by Register and Mrs. Napier to meet the Mesdames Langston and Napier were Mrs. Langston, Mrs. Napier and Mrs. Stansbury Boyce, of Jacksonville, Fla.; Bishop and Mrs. John Hurst, of Baltimore; Mrs. Frank M. Langston, Miss Nettie Langston, Mr. and Mrs. Palmh E. Langston, Judge, Palmh E. Langston, Judge-General W. H. Lewis, Auditor and Mrs. Ralph W. Tyer, Collector and Mrs. Whitfield McKin lay, Prof. and Mrs. Kelly Miller, Assistant Superintendent and Mrs. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Prof. and Mrs. George William Cook, Recorder and Mrs. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. M. Curtis, Dr. Charles I. West, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murray, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clifford, Prof. and Mrs. A. H. Glenn, Prof. and Mrs. C. Williams, Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Moorland, Dr. and Mrs. Sterling, Brown Rev. and Mrs. Sterling, Brown Rev. Calloway, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, Mr. James A. Cobb, Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, Lieut. T. H. R. Clarke, Assistant Register, J. P. Strickland, Major and Mrs. Charles R. Wouglass, Mr. Haley G. Douglass, Mr. Haley G. Douglass, John R. Francis, Dr. and Mrs. Milton A. Francis, Dr. Lucy E. Moten, Rev. and Mrs. W. C. McNeill, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Houston, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilder, Miss Houston, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Wilder, kinson, Mr. Robert J. Harlan, W. Calvin Chase, Mrs. Helen Brooks Irving, Major C. A. Fleetwood and others. DALLAS. TEXAS. Freeman Well Received—Home Talent to Be Features—The Worthy Ever Welcome—Improvements Are Noted. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Rachel Piper, of Austin, is here visiting her daughter, Hattie Garrett, on North Allen street.....Mrs. George Nutall spent several days with relatives in home several days here visiting Muscogo, on several days here visiting of his sons and enjoying the company of his grandchildren.....Mrs. Hester King dined quite a number of her relatives and friends at Fort Worth, spent several days here as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Jackson, of San Jacinto street. They were the guests at several parties here, when he was near the state fair grounds that the pranks of somebody will cost the school board the price of nineteen panes of glass for doors and windows one at a time. Mrs. Price spent a most enjoyable visit in the Oil City during the holidays and has returned home.....Mr. Mack Miles is now engaged in the saloon business at a call and see him.....J. R. Sanders is back in the city, spreading joy among the boys and girls.....Mrs. Georgia Harris, of Dennison, spent the holidays here and was the first to visit Emae Street. Mr. Watt the grocer, is now doing business at Alma and Water streets.....Misses Erline and Lola Smith and their grandmother are home from Kirville, Texas, where she was visiting during Christmas week by relatives and friends ...Now is the right time to subscribe, so don't it off it any longer, see Griffin and have the Freeman in your home, and have the reprinting and putting in new scenery and making many other improvements for the comfort of the patrons and new faces are being engaged for the various specialties... At the Chautauqua event, we have the reprinting day and night, short orders, lunches and home cooked meals are also served. Opposite New Hope Baptist church. T. W. Scott, manager, San Jacinto street and Central avenue. The rise and understand now being made here and there among the masses and classes, so it's not the best thing to join in with it if you are not sound in finance and understand now being made here and there by members of the race and they are in a very substantial way, and will be a great help to one and all of our people. There has been much by the critics and know how much the Doe doing the patrons at the Star, while the boneheaded knockers are up in the air trying to chop someone. It would use to use the best of the home talent as musicians and performers, etc., those can deliver what is being done here by the various managers. Mr. Jack Harris won distinguished honors in this line as a manager ... The remains of Mr. John Foster were laid to rest from New Hope Baptist church last Sunday, under the United Order of Odd Fellows. There is much sickness in around the metropolis. ...Dr. R. T. 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It is difficult to believe that any in- dividual in the United States with one drop of African blood in his veins can oppose woman's suffrage. It is queer and curious enough to hear an intelli gent colored woman argue against granting suffrage to her.sex, but for woman’s suffrage is the most prepos terous and ridiculous thing in the world. What could be more absurd than to see one group of human beings who are denied the rights which they are trying to secure for themselves working to prevent another group from obtaining the same rights? For the very arguments which are advanced against granting the right of suffrage to women are offered by those who have disfranchised colored men. If } were a colored man, and were un- fortunate enough not to grasp the ab- surdity of opposing suffrage because of the sex of a human being, I should at least be consistent enough never to raise my voice against those who have disfranchised my brothers and myself ‘on account of race, However, the in- telligent colored man who ‘opposes woman’s suffrage is very rare, indeed. ‘While on a lecture tour recently I frequently discussed woman's suffrage with the leading citizens in the com- munities in which I spoke. It was very gratifying indeed to see that in the majority of instances these men stood right on the question of woman suffrage. Frederick Douglass did many things of which I am proud, but there is noth- ing he ever did in his long and bril- lant career in which I take keener pleasure and greater pride than I do in his ardent advocacy of equal polit- ical rights for women, and the effect- ive service he rendered the cause of woman's suffrage sixty years ago. When the resolution demanding equal political rights for women was intro- duced in the meeting held at Seneca, Falls, N. Y., in 1848, Frederick Doug lass was the only man in the conven- tion courageous and broad-minded enough to second the motion. It was largely due to Douglass’ masterful ar- guments and matchless eloquence that the motion was carried, in spite of the opposition of its very distinguished and powerful foes. In his autoblogra- phy Douglass says: “Observing wom- an’s agency, devotion and efficiency, gratitude for this high service early moved me to give favorable attention to the subject of what is called ‘wom- an's rights, and caused me to be de- nominated ‘a woman's rights man. 1 am glad to say,” he adds, “that I have never been ashamed to be thus desig. nated. I have been convinced of the wisdom of woman's suffrage and J have never denied the faith.” ‘To assign reasons in this day and time to prove that it is unjust to with- hold from one-half of the human race rights and privileges freely accorded the other half, which is neither more deserving nor more capable of exer- cising them, seems almost like a re- flection upon the intelligence of those to whom they are presented. To ar- gue the inalienability and the equality of human rights in the twentieth cen- tury in a country whose government was founded upon the eternal princi. ples that all men are created free and equal, that governments get their just powers from the consent of the gov- erned, seems like laying one’s self open to the charge of anachronism. For 2,000 years mankind has been breaking down the various barriers which interposed themselves between human beings and their perfect free- dom to exercise all the faculties with which they have been divinely en- dowed. Even in monarchies, old fet- ters which formerly restricted free- dom, dwarfed the intellect and doomed certain individuals to narrow, circum- seribed spheres because of the mere accident of birth, are being loosed and broken one by one. ‘What a reproach it is to a govern- ment which owes its very existence to the loved freedom in the human heart that it should deprive any of its citi- zens of their sacred and cherished rights. The founders of this republic called heaven and earth to witness that it should be called a government of the people, for the people and by the people; and yet the elective fran- chise is withheld from one-half of its citizens, many of: whom are intelli gent, virtuous and cultured, and un- stintingly bestowed upon the other half, many of whom are illiterate, de- graded and vicious, because, by an un- paralleled exhibition of lexicographical acrobats, the word “people” has been turned and twisted to mean all who were shrewd and wise enough to have themselves born boys instead of girls, and white instead of black. ‘But why grant women the suffrage when the majority do not want it? the remonstrants sometimes ask, with innocent, engaging seriousness. Sim- ply because there are many people, men as well as women, who are so constructed as to be unable to ascer- tain by any process of reasoning what is the best thing for them to have or to do. Until the path is blazed by the pioneer, even some people who have superior intellects and moral courage dare not forge ahead. On the same principle and for just exactly the same Teason that American women would ee a cides | een of GOVERNOR BLEASE, OF SOUTH CAROLINA. The Negroes need not feel greatly aggrieved owing to the attitude of Governor Blease, of South Carolina. For as ugly as he presented himself, he was the means of drawing out ex- pressions that would never have been ‘uttered but for the incident. In our rage over what the governor said we have so far failed to dwell on the concurrent good that flowed from the governors’ conference. And it was that. Blease was busy spitting forth venom; just one Blease; just one man; in the meanwhile governors of other states, their wives and daugh- ters, were standing. up for the rights of men without bias. Really there was consolation for the Negroes of ‘America out of the governors’ confer- fence. It has been a long time since ‘men declared themselves so unequivo- cally in favor of the Negroes’ rights as citizens. Governor Blease shouted himself hoarse in denunciation of the consti- tution when it stood between himself and the throats of Negroes that he would throttle in such and such events. He would suspend the laws, or permitting them by chance to other hands. He would introduce an- archy in the instance regardless of the fearful lesson it would teach. The lawlessinclined are always far too many; they are ever waiting an op- portunity for anything that appears as license or warrant for doing vi- cious things. Contempt for the law at one moment is not in interest of respect for the law the next moment. And yet Mr. Blease seems to expect that very thing. Contempt for the law begets contempt for the govern- ment, weakening it in the eyes of men, who soon look on it as an op- portunity for men. We have conceded much to the white man’s prejudice, and simply be- cause he is wedded to his idol. Time and time again the reasons have been given for the racial tenacity on the part of white men, many of them just enough, we may say, humanly consid- ered. It seems to us that in view of our acknowledgment of their position that at least the basic things of our national life should be conceded us. And we think that it is that way in a large measure. But there are too many who concede nothing, seeing Negroes as something not of the hu- man family, consequently outside of ‘the common good. The mob thrives; it is in proof of the proposition. That Blease declares himself above the law is another proof of the proposition. ‘We should be conceded the basic principles of government, guarantee- ing those greater benefits of govern- ment, such as trials in the courts that are rightfully organized. Here is no hardship, no sacrifice of racial views along the line of social equality. They should be cheerfully granted in view of what is known. ‘True enough, the governor of South Carolina was alone in what he said. ‘True enough, others opposed his views most violently; but we will not forget that there are murderous hearts that are eager to hear the word from such an authority. It is to be hoped that ‘we will not see our officials who have ‘been elected by the people, who have sworn to support the constitution, ex- ploiting the influence of their high positions in striking down the laws, even if only the Negroes are con- cerned. There is no need to give emphasis to criminal assault, as if it were the prevailing crime among Negroes. The race does not want to be blackened by such a fictitious record. Mobbing is merely deviltry practiced on the Negroes to make them appear mean and small, and for most every other reason than that which is generally supposed, It is to be hoped that it will not be necessary to send the constitution to hell for any purpose whatever. 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TO THE THOUGHTFUL AND PATRI- OTIC NEGROES OF AMERICA, ‘The first day of January, 1913, we will be as a race 60 years in freedom. ‘The eyes of the world will be turned upon the race with a deep and anxious inquiry : Has the Negro manifested in this period sufficient evidence of his capability to be a full-fledged citizen of America? ‘The Alabama Penny Savings Bank and its branches are offering an opportunity to answer this question in some degree, as far as it relates to our commercial de- Velopment.. ‘This. bank will celebrate our fiftieth anniversary as a race, and our ac- complishment in the financial world, by having a formal opening of our new’ six- story, steel reinforced building at Bir- mingham, Ala., on the first day of Janu- ary, 1913, which will be responded to by all of the branch bapks in the state. ‘This Celebration will be manifested by the pur- chase of our stock at $5.00 per share, and ‘old. depositors increasing their deposits and others opening accounts on that day, ‘so that we can have at least an additiorial income from stock and deposits to the amount of $100,000. ‘This to some extent ‘will show a degree of training and a rec- Ognition of our best interest, and we have Teached the point that we can follow our pathfinders in the commercial world. We ask all Negroes everywhere, in the state ‘and out of it, to lend their influence and money to: this grand effort, that this, the oldest, largest, strongest ‘and best 'pro- tected’ and acquainted Negro bank in the world ig making in the interest of the race. Deposits can be made by mail, postoffice order or check, which will bé Answered promptly and ‘credited to the depositor. “Money can be sent to either bank for deposit—Birmingham, Montgom- ery, Selma or Anniston, Ala. ‘W. R. PETTIFORD, Pres. B. H. HUDSON, Cashier. 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In the New York City schools, where the problem of sufficient school accommodations is a serious one, the authorities have recently had under consideration an all-year plan which will, it is claimed, take care of practically all the children without recourse to half-time. An interesting indication of the attitude of the students themselves toward the all-year plan is afforded by the new Central Commercial and Manual Training High School at Newark. Thirty per cent. of the pupils of this school voted in favor of continuing the school throughout the summer. It is claimed by the advocates of the all-year plan for public schools in the large cities that the children are healthier and happier in school than on the streets. It is further urged that by taking advantage of an optional summer term children who are compelled to leave school at an early age will be able to advance further in the grades than at present. Bacward pupils will also have an opportunity to make up back work, but this has always been more or less a feature of summer sessions. In the case of the higher institutions, particularly the technical schools, the new movement for all-year work is undoubtedly part of the nation-wide demand for scientific efficiency that is making itself felt in every phase of American life. TO CELEBRATE "FREEDOM DAY." Colored People Will Observe the Anniversary of the Day that Made the Race Free. An event of unusual interest to the people of the United States will be the celebration of the semi-centennial of the Negroes' freedom in America. This movement took definite form in 1909, when President Taft recommended that a preliminary commission be appointed by Congress to consider the advisability of holding an exposition in 1913. In accordance with the above recommendation Hon. W. A. Rodenburg, of the twenty-second district of Illinois, chairman of the committee on industrial and art expositions, immediately introduced a joint resolution providing for the appointment of such a commission. The resolution failed temporarily because of the opposition of Southern congressmen. The Illinois conference of the A. M. E. church, which convened in Springfield, September, 1910, unanimously endorsed the position taken by Hon. W. A. Rodenburg. Rev. S. B. Jones, then pastor of St. Luke's A. M. E. church, East St. Louis, was a conspicuous and worthy leader in the movement. He carried t, Long a BRICE & Manufact Afro-American 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. Afro-American So And all this is easily done by that wonder! Food. It is a scientific product and its action is claim for it. 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Bradley, of Kentucky, calling for an appropriation of $250,000, was finally passed April 4, 1912. Under the leadership of Rev. S. P. Jones, the colored citizens of Peoria and vicinity have made arrangements to celebrate the event in an intelligent and proper manner. Mr. Jones has successfully conducted similar large meetings at various places in Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana. On these occasions he has been able, owing to his wide acquaintance with the scholars, orators and thinkers among the Negroes of the United States, to secure the best of talent. The result has been that these gatherings have been profitable, interesting and instructive. The largest celebration of the semi-centennial in Illinois, outside of Chicago, will undoubtedly be held in Peoria, which was the scene of one of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates, at the Coliseum, on Wednesday, January 1, 1913. The speaker on this occasion will be a Negro of national reputation. COLORED ARTIST SHOWS WORK IN INDIANAPOLIS. William E. Scott Has Several Canvases on Exhibition. Nearly sixty years ago a colored man and his family, with their scanty household effects loaded into an ox cart, came from the slave State of Kentucky and found a home in Indianapolis. These were the grandparents of William E. Scott, the colored artist, whose home is in this city with his parents in the house where he was born, 1124 North Senate avenue. Mr. Scott has recently returned from France, his second visit, where he has been studying art for about four years. He brought with him about one hundred canvases. Twenty-six of these he has had on exhibit at Otto Stark's studio, 1722 North Delaware street. Manual High Graduate Mr. Scott was graduated from Manual Training High School in 1903; was assistant in the art department of that school under Otto Stark for eight months; studied at the Chicago Art Institute for five years, and there won a scholarship and $200 in cash prizes. While abroad he studied in Paris under Marcel Bercneau, and afterward under H. O. Tanner, of Philadelphia, colored artist. Most of the pictures, oil paintings, shown by Mr. Scott are of scenes in the north of France at Etapies, a town of fisher-folk, and Trepied, where Mr. Tanner now makes his home. One of Mr. Scott's pictures recently received a good place in the Spring Salon at Paris, and was bought by the Argentine Republic. The largest canvas in his exhibit is about five by six feet. It is entitled "The Smuggler's Wife." There are seven figures in this painting, surprised by a custom house officer, and the smuggler's wife, under the light of a lantern, is taking various fabrics out of a trunk to satisfy the scrutiny of the officer. This painting will probably be sent to the Society of Chicago Artists for exhibit and later to the Society of Indiana Artists. Other Paintings. 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Don't delay. 3 is "A Rainy Night at Etaples;" another "The Juggler" a street scene in Etaples, the curious throng lighted by torches and the flying clouds mellowed by the moonlight; another is fine in color and is "The Harvest at Trepled;" "A Windy Day at Etaples" shows the tide has gone out, leaving a fishing boat with drying webs stranded on the sands. "The Goatherds" is a street scene in the village of Montreul. The goats are being driven through the streets, which is bordered by quaint old houses. NOTES INDICATING NEGRO PROGRESS As Furnished by the National Business League. In a recent ten days' campaign the Negroes of albimore, Md., pledged $31,000 towards a Young Men's Christian Association building. This is another one of the Negroes over the $25,000 offered by Mr. Julius Rosenwald, the Chicago philanthropist. The Negroes of Guthrie, Kla, support a wide-awake library. It was established of Negro club women, 1908. In a city of fiveteen counties, 2,000 members has had 2,200 visits in one month; has loaned 750 books in the same length of time, and has added to its shelves 765 volumes. The reports of a quarter is followed by visits to a bar of books loaned, 1,000; books added, 265; members to date, 800. Since the opening in 1908: Registered visits, 27,056; books loaned, 1,081; books donated, 1,056; books loaned, 1,081; books donated, a Young Men's Christian Association, a children's story hour club and a lecture course on domestic science and home making for our women. There is no such inundation in the state doing so much for race unfit. Mrs. J. C. Horton is the 11 brarian. Hayes Brothers, Inc. Plumbing and Heating 236-38 W. Vermont St. Indianapolis STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with hot trous. But do it with Kink-no-more, the greatest hair straightening preparation on earth. Kink-no-more will straighten the kinkiest kind of hair. The above preparation that all you have to do is apply it on the hair, and, with a little combing, the hair becomes straight, not to stay for too long, week, week, six to eight months. Water nor nothing else will make it kink again after it has been straightened. Kink-no-more is a wonder worker. So marvelous does it look. It works on their own eyes. It works like magic, and is unique because there is not another preparation in the world like it. We wear a reward of $100 for any head Kink-no-more will not straighten. Klink-no-more is a vegetable compound; it is perfectly harmless and will not injure the scalp nor hair, but will not damage the skin. It is highly durable and dandruff, promotes a luxurious growth of healthy hair and keeps it soft and glossy. Remember that Klink-no-more does not adhere a guarantee to do all things it is claimed for or does not do. We will send to any one on the receipt of $1 a regular size box of Klink-no-more, enough to straighten from one end to the other. When undergoing send registered letter, postal money der or express money order. Liberal inducements offered to agents. Write today for special terms. Inclose 2-cent stamp for reply. Agents wanted every time. Add reply. For Springwood Avenue, Ashbury Park, N. J. THE FIRST WEEK Mother Used it on My Hair A. I Used it on My Hair. THE FREEMAN NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 220 W. VERMONT STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Any part oi the United States one year, postage paid. $1.50 Six Months. .85 Three Months. .60 Foreign Countries. Initially Canada. $1 extra. Money order by express money order, post- office money order or registered letter. Agents wanted in every town and city not new occupied, and liberal inducements will be given to the same. Send for our extraordinary inducements. ADVERTISING RATES Ten cents per line. Base of measure—solid gate, 14 lines to an inch, 276 lines in a column. Special position 25 per cent. additional. No advertisement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per cent. 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, JAN 11, 1913. The name of Taggart stirred 'em up at the Jackson dinner. Mr. Taggart may be considered a boss, but he is little different from the rest of them. The sixty-eighth General Assembly of the state of Indiana is now in session. The Democratic brethren seem to have everything their own way. The weather is doing its part by the poor and humble. If they can manage to pick up enough to eat on they will be all right. The rent man will wait until spring for his. Pretty fair old world, after all. The Indiana colored people will make an effort to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation in a fitting way. Let us do it right. Remember it will be fifty years before another such opportunity passes this way. So we agreed that all ships passing in the canal should be treated alike. Quite a strange agreement it will be thought at once. But when the facts are known it is not so strange. It seems that a clear title to the strip was impossible without the concession to England on the point. The contention in this country is not so much free passage of American ships; it is for the ability to do what we choose with our own canal. As it appears we are actually obligated to England by treaty, consequently it is clearly up to us to stand to it. Some new party members would destroy the old name "Republican" in the interest of harmony. There's not very much in a name unless it stands for something—intentions—deeds accomplished. Otherwise names are as tinkling cymbals, sounding brass. The name "Republican" is associated with high resolves—political and civic virtue—and great accomplishments in kind. Of the names known for various political organization since the beginning of the republic, none has better reasons for living than that of the Republican party. As Dr. Jordan says, we have no money to throw to the birds. Letting ships of rich corporations go without toll means an exaction of the same from the millions of us in humble circumstances or the equivalent of an exaction, since they are exempted from taxation for benefits enjoyed. Of course, one feels a little patriotic when one thinks his country cannot do what it wishes to do with its own affairs without the consent of some other country. But it is not quite that way. We are obligated for favors, and in the light of which fact there's but one thing to do. Another candidate is with us, making the third for the Haitian ministership from the state. Thomas J. Turner is the latest. He hails from Fort Wayne, Ind. He is supported by the leading Democrats of his section. Mr Turner was formerly of New Jersey, where he did effective work for the Negroes of that state. Since residing in Indiana he has been active in politics, contributing to the success of his party in that section. He is spoken of as being peculiarly fitted for the post. In fact, all of the candidates are reported as men of quality. But really, the gentlemen should try to get together in order to keep the plum at home. REV. DR. J. W. WOOD Rev. Dr. J. W. Wood, former pastor of Jones' Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion Church, spent a few days last week in this city, Indianapolis being his home, Owing to his effective work here and in his subsequent charge, together with his efforts in behalf of his church when visiting Africa a few years ago, he was called to the important office of secretary of missions. He is also treasurer of the missionary department of his church, and as such disburses, annually, a sum of not less than $30,000. Rev. Wood is also editor of the Missionary Seer, a church publication, in which he takes much pride. He thinks seriously of moving his headquarters to Indianapolis. He will know definitely about a change of location after the meeting of bishops, which takes place in Birmingham, Ala., January 15. His present location is in Philadelphia, Pa. 420 South Eleventh street. Rev. Woods will begin a lecture tour about January 20. He will visit the Southern States, speaking in the interest of the department of the work in which he is engaged. A FITTING EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION. A movement is on foot in Indiana looking forward to the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the freedom of the Negroes in a fitting way. Movements of the kind are on foot throughout the country, the Legislatures of some of the states have come to the assistance of the colored people in their effort to appropriately celebrate the great Lincoln event. The state of Pennsylvania has set aside $20,000 for the purpose, on the theory that the demonstration would be an event of patriotism, and as such, should be encouraged. It goes without saying that the Emancipation Proclamation was a great event in the civic life of the Negro race. Whatever may follow will not overshadow it. Men of any race will readily agree that nothing can happen in the history of races that will outrival in importance the thing of personal liberty. Whatever we may do at these stated intervals, semi-centenials, centennials, will not be beyond the merit of the act that brought about the freedom of the individual. In our opinion the white people, those of influence, those who rejoice in the demonstration of loyalty and patriotism, will be pleased to know that we are thankful and obligated for our citizenship. More than likely an appeal will be made to the Legislature of this state; at least, the proposition will be spread out before it. The movement doubtless will be considered unusual, peculiar, by that body, but it will not get around the fact that the Lincoln act was an act of the nation. It is thought that the Legislature will see to it that a proper effort will not lack proper financing. A similar sum to that voted by the Legislature of Pennsylvania would amply care for the project with the possibility of refunding at least one half of it. This on the theory that expositions of the kind are never successful financially. What has Indiana done—the colored people—since 1863? A fitting demonstration would be no less than a miniature fair. The best of every line of endeavor, as such things go, should be a part of the plan, and in a competitive sense, meaning cash prizes, perhaps medals or ribbons, as noted in the state fair held annually in Indianapolis. In the event the state fair grounds prove unsuitable or for any cause are impossible to secure, there are yet two baseball parks that would be convenient. A third park is also promised for this coming season. Either of these places would answer the purpose very well, perhaps better, than the state fair grounds. On the theory that one of the baseball parks should be chosen one good building would be sufficient for housing such exhibits as need care. Pavilions, stockades, fences, together with the administrative expenses, would require the remainder of the appropriation. A brilliantly conducted campaign by way of soliciting exhibits and for patronage would arouse a statewide interest in the movement, assuring large gate receipts, and also large receipts for concessions. The state could act as the disbursing agent as the government did for the Negro exposition at Jamestown, Va., in 1907. However, the Negroes of Indiana, we think, would prefer to act wholly independent, just as the case is in Pennsylvania. A board of directors made up of men of integrity and standing safeguarded by the usual business precautions, would insure an efficient, judicious and economical management. As a representative affair these should come from various parts of the state. We enter somewhat into detail simply as a matter of informing the members of the Legislature of the object and its feasibility. All members of the Negro race are expected to share in the movement as it is possible for them to do so. The leaders of this community have already been consulted, and all agree that the semi-centennial of the great Lincoln event should be celebrated in a fitting way. Such men as H. L. Sanders, Dr. S. A. Furnish, Dr. Joseph H. Ward, George L. Knox, Gurley Brewer, A. J. Manning, Joseph H. Broyles, Allen Simmons, the Drs. Norrel, William Lewis, William Jackson, Elwood C. Knox, George G. Simmons, Thomas E. Taylor, E. M. C. Willis, J. W. Bridges, D. J. Puryear, Rev. T. A. Smythe, Rev. Nathaniel Seymour, Rev. D. Prince, Rev. Charles Hunter, Rev. H. A. Foreman, Rev. James C. Patton, Rev. Rowan, John T. Smith, William Miller, Archie Greathouse, Charles Lewis, James A. Shelton, George Stewart, Charles Cook, Lucius Willis and Tim Owsly have expressed themselves in favor of an exhibition that exhibits. In fact, the total Negro population of the city and of the state is practically unanimous in favor of the move. HELP WIDOW OF COLERIDGE TAYLOR. The widow of S. Coleridge-Taylor, the eminent Negro musician recently deceased, is said to be in straitened circumstances in London, her home. An appeal has been made to Booker T. Washington for assistance. Help is urgently needed, as the widow has a family depending on her. She hopes a friendly interest in her by the Negroes of this country, where her husband's works are so highly appreciated. The Negroes of America can make the life of the widow pleasant if they will, and with but small individual cost. In fact, it ought to be a pleasure to do something for the widow of Coleridge-Taylor. There are hundreds of communities where the people are music-loving; they know of the distinguished composer, and with but very little urging they would respond to a solicitation to help in the matter. Recitals where the works of the composer could be heard would be the most appropriate way of helping the widow. For, after all that is said of him on this side of the ocean, but very little is known of his works further than by reputation. The people should hear what he has done, even if they do not appreciate his masterly efforts. The recital idea, we think, would meet the approval of the widow. If carried out all over this country it would be a splendid testimony to Negro genius and an incentive for those aspiring along art lines. We hope Mr. Washington will use his influence to bring about a thousand recitals, if possible, in that many communities, the proceeds of which to be poured in the lap of the widow as our contribution to her support in memory of her eminent husband. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THOMAS J. TURNER FOR MINISTER TO HAITI. The citizens of Fort Wayne, Ind., and vicinity have generously endorsed Thomas J. Turner of that city for the post of minister to Haiti. The names of prominent party workers, judges of courts and county officers are seen among those of his supporters. He is declared as peculiarly fitted for the position and worthy of the confidence of those who are urging his candidacy. The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette in a recent issue had the following to say of Mr. Turner: "He is 48 years old and married. He read law three years with Woodbury Holt of Trenton, N. J. "During Colonel Bryan's first campaign for the presidency, Turner was an advisory member of the state committee and has always been a Democrat. Turner's uncle, James H. Jones, is connected with the stationery department of the United States Senate, and was also Jeff Davis's body servant, served through the war and was arrested with him. "After Jeff Davis died, Jones was supposed to be the only man who knew what became of the seal of the Confederate states. He was offered large sums of money to divulge the secret, but he never told it. Mr. Turner has at his home one of the last pictures that Mrs. Jeff Davis had taken and also her monogram." The Daily News of that city said: "James Turner, one of the leaders among the colored men of this city, is making an active campaign to secure the appointment as minister to Haiti, a post filled by custom by a colored man." "Turner is president of the Workingmen's Club of this city and was formerly head waiter at the Anthony hotel. The appointment he seeks at the hands of President-elect Wilson pays a yearly salary of $10,000. Democratic District Chairman Edward G. Hoffman has recommended Mr. Turner to Senators Kern and Shively and hopes for favorable action upon their part. The present minister to Haiti is Henry W. Furniss, colored, of Indianapolis, and a number of Mr. Furniss's friends in [Name] the southern part of the state are using their influence in his behalf. "Mr. Turner is said to be a graduate of several schools." The following appeared in the Fort Wayne Sentinel: "T. J. Turner, a Fort Wayne colored man, is the latest candidate for minister to Haiti. He is backed by District Chairman Ed Hoffman, the Democratic committee of Allen county and other political influences that have weight." Mr. Turner was born in Wilmington, N. C. His father and mother both died before he was 3 years old. After their death he was taken to his grandfather (Ned Turner's) home in Warrenton, N. C., where his grandparents brought him up on their farm until he was 17 years old, then they sent him to Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute of Hampton, Va., where he was graduated in 1889. Mr. Turner resided for a number of years in New Jersey, and while living there was considered the leader in all the bills in which the colored people were interested which came before the State Legislature. It was due to his efforts that the Bordentown State School was founded at Bordentown, N. J. He persuaded the Legislature of New Jersey to pass an act giving that school the first $5,000 and two years later got that body to raise it to $8,000. Mr. Turner drew up the bill which afterwards became a law compelling all insurance companies doing business in New Jersey to make no distinction between races in that state. He is also the father of the bill, which afterward became a law, creating four colored companies to the National Guard in New Jersey. This law has never been put in force for the reason that Mr. Turner was the only officer elected by the companies able to pass the examination of the State Military oBard. Mr. Turner is a thirty-second degree Mason. He belongs to Golden Rule Lodge No. 15, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias. Elsewhere is seen evidences of Mr. Turner's career when a citizen of New Jersey. Perhaps no other Negro was the means of so much wholesome legislation in his state. He was active and on the alert, looking out for those measures that were prejudicial to his race's interests and bringing to book discriminatory conduct of corporations and individuals. Through it all he moved with dignity and impressed those who made the laws and men of influence with his earnestness, convincing them of the justness of his contentions to the end that a great change took place in the affairs as they concerned colored people. OLD PADUKE. Great Emancipation Celebration—Mrs. Margaret Scott Lived to Be One Hundred and Ten Years Old—Theatricals—Socials—News of Fraternal Orders and Churches. (By J. J. Amos, 1063 No. 7th St.) PADUCAH, KY., Special. At the Washington Street Baptist Church New Year's day, many persons, old and young, listened patiently to a wonderful man, who supported for the occasion. The celebration of emancipation. Furthering account of this Street Baptist many persons, patiently to a was appropriate celebration of account of this gathering, such as speeches, papers, and music, will be seen in the following issue. Mrs. Margaret Scott, having suffered a continuous illness, died Wednesday about noon. It is said by those who knew her best that her age was one hundred and fifty years old, often addressed, economy she had accumulated a creditable bank account and had property that was worth several thousand dollars. Especially among the older citizens, she was well known and received respect and confidence of white and colored people. Relatives of the deceased are: Son, Mr. Murray Scott, daughter of Mr. Scott. They reside at their mother's place. Eleventh street and Buckside avenue. The energetic and honest life of Mrs. Scott should be a good example for the younger boys and girls to follow. Mr. Isaiah Caruthers, of 1294 South Ninth street, after being confined at the capital, is great. Impress "Like as he is given known is getting that mighty "Bass" voice ready for concert dates. e is good! Mrs. Jake Kelley and Mrs. Lucy McCutchen, of Mayfield, are visiting Paducah. Mrs. Kelley is stopping with Mrs. Bettie a Biley, 426 North Thirteenth --- Miss George Ovby and Miss Margaret Taylor, teachers of, Cairo, Ili, visited Miss Mable Marable, 512 South Elight Street, in the city where many visitors, in this city these guests were highly banqueted at the Odd Fellows' hall, Friday night. Mrs. Dan Curry, of 728 Washington street, entertained at a whist party New Year's night. Following were the guests present: Mr. and Mrs. Delmo Lucas, Miss Marable, Mr. Richard Lunderman, Miss Hattie Cork, Mr. Richard Montgomery, Mr. D. P. Rucker, Mr. James Harris, Mrs. Dan Curry, hostess. The musical Marables, Mr. and Mrs. Fate Marable and little brother, James, are soon to be here. They will please you. Miss Mable Marable, pianist, Mr. Rosco Nichol's drum music, we have these music makers in our midst. Get them over Old Phone 2260 or 1382. Be sure you get the Freeman each week at 1083 North event street. White and Hill are good music makers. You can get them at 808 Caldwell street. Many churches and Sunday schools had programs and Christmas trees during Christmas week. There are more elections to be held among the various lodges. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to Emmett Smith, Alvin Smith, Cat Kelly, Orell Holl and Miss Lola Graham left Sunday, January 4, for Nashville, Tenn. After a vacation of about two weeks where they will take up their studies again at the A. and I. state normal. New Year's ball was given Thursday night, January 9, by the Madison Square club. An enjoyable evening was reported by all present. Mr. George Hill, who has been in Hopkinsville, Ky., for some time, was in the Mrs. Alpha Johnson, of Erin, Tenn., spent several days, the city last week with friends. Mrs. Brownie Bailey, of Nashville, Teen, spent several days in the city with her friends. Mr. Ed Harland, of Commerce street, died Wednesday, January 1, and was buried at the Cemetery. EVANSVILLE, IND. (By Benita Morrow, 411 Olive St.) Miss Grace Wimburn arrived home last she spent Christmas with her relatives. Mrs. Edna Greene arrived home Monday from Kentucky where she spent Mrs. Bettle Nelson is visiting her son, Porter Nelson, and wife, Katherine Taylor, of Indianapolis, were the guests of his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Taylor, 413 Mrs. Susie Perkins has returned from Kentucky, where she buried her father. Mrs. Josie Bluff, of West Side, is still her home. Mrs. marina Taylor, of St. Joseph avenue, is ill. Mrs. Hattie Jeffrey, of West Pennsylvania street, is ill also. Mrs. Mary Eastwood is able to be up again. Mrs. Ida Hunter, of Decker road, is ill. Little Edward Landers, the son of ill. Mrs. John Landers, s ill with rheumatism. Mary Gillam, of West id, had a slight accident by cutting her hand. Several stitches were taken in her hand. Quite a few attended the minstrel given by the Walters' club last Thursday. She was considerably bad. The minstrel will be given on January 20 n Henderson, Ky. The K. of P. lodge, No. 44, gave a smoker last Tuesday night. The K. of P. lodge, No. 18, gave a public installation last Thursday night at Mr. Edward ackner is in the city to sojourn with his brother, Had Hacker, of McFarlane and to McFarlane Clark started revival last Monday night. He would lead to see Miss Pearl We are very glad to see Miss Pearl Smith able to be up again. Misses Ora Mace Willett and Lula Porte have home from a few days' visit in Princeton. Miss Pearl Johnson, one of our young players, has presser, has moved to McGormick high school. Mrs. E. A. Roach was somewhat indisposed last week. Mrs. Mary McKee also. Mrs. Charles Gordon, of Elliott street, has returned home after spending the holidays in Terre aute. Mr. William Cooper has returned from Mobile, Ala., where he spent the holidays. Sunrise Sunday, he followed in churches: McFarland Chapel, Presbyterian and Independent Baptist. The Freeman may be had by malling at 411. Olive street. 411 Olive street. Mrs. Earnest Willis spent the holidays with Mrs. Willis's mother, Mrs. Anna Newton. On January 17 Rev. W. , Ferguson will give a concert at Little Hope Baptist church. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Eva ackson, teacher of domestic science at Summer high school, St. Louis, Mo., returned Tuesday, December 31, to resue her duties, after spending the day with Mrs. A. T. Jackson, on Vine street... Miss Mimie Cheatem, of Danville, visited friends here during the holidays... Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Crawford, of Green City, housedness house on Green street... Miss Marie Dyer entertained a number of her friends on New Years eve in honor of Mr. Wayman Moss. Games were played, refreshments were served, and an enjoyable time. Candy pulling was the interesting amusements... Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moss have returned from an indefinite stay in Kansas City, Mo. High school street. Your patronage is solicited... S. L. Beatty, who raises fine Rhode Island Red chickens, won fourth cockel and two hundred premiums in a year. Two hundred premiums have been received from Mason City, announcing the marriage of Mr. Milton Stevenson and Miss Grace Mileam, of Urbana. Mr. Stevenson is a graduate of the University of Missouri. A teacher in the Cairo high school, Miss Mileam is a freshman in the Thornburn high school in Urbana. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mileam, of 712 West Jefferson Avenue, where a groom arrived in the city Saturday afternoon on their way south... Miss L. A. Riley is on the sick list....The Women's Self-improvement club met in its regular business meeting at the home of Mrs. Lilia Johnson, on Dickery L. Loeffler, Mrs. J. W. Thompson, the president, presided. Mrs. G. W. Smith, of Broadlands, was a visitor, the guest of Mrs. Daisy Patten....Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethesda, where Mrs. Hickerson, an employee of the Beardsey hotel, is visiting relatives and friends at Manchester, Tenn....Miss Irene Doss is visiting relatives and friends at Tenn....Miss Hickerson has returned from a visit at Greenville....Misses Alice Leeland and Sarah Wilson have returned from a visit to Aurora....Salem Baptist church has a new carpet in the church....Miss Alice Thomas is visiting in Paris, Ill....Mrs. C. L. Hines, of Grand Tower, Ill., was in the city during the holidays....Rev. and Mrs. Jones have returned after a visit to Bethesda. Y. Lane church during the pastor's absence. M. E. church during the pastor's absence. STOVALL-TOBIN WEDDING BRIL LIANT SOCIETY EVENT IN CHI- CAGO — BRIDE BEAUTI- FULLY GOWNED. (By Cary B. Lewis.) CHICAGO, IL. JUN. 8.—(Special)—Miss Bennie Stovall, one of the Chicago's most charming girls, was married last week to Mr. Lee Toolin, one of the wedding took place at the house of Mrs. C. A. Myers, grandmother of the bride, 3423 Vernon avenue. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the decorator of the bride's space of the home was taken pp by the many admiring friends of the popular young people. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Moses Jackson, one of the most brilliant social events of the season. The bride and bridesmaids were handsomely gowned. Miss Marie Burgett, of Milwaukee, Wis., was the maid of honor. The bride was beaded chiffon over white messaline, with pink orchid trimmings. A Grecian band of crystals glistened in her hair. Miss Gonzales Porter wore a gown draped over the bride's shoulders. Chantilly lace, and trimmed with rhinestones and blue velvet. Her slippers, too, bore the rhinestone effect. A feather effect of blue spinning flowers. Flowers wore white satin, with tunic of chiffon and crystal. Her head dress was a cap of Irish crochet with plumes. They all carried huge bunches of flowers. Miss Stovall, who was overhung with rose point lace and peals, the drapings being perfectly charming. "Here Comes the Bride" was the wedding march played by Miss Jeanne Triplett, accompanied with a violin solo by Mr. Triplett who gave a creep effect gown, trimmed with French insertion over a ground of pink. Following the very pleasing ceremonies a delicious menu was served. The couple was showered with congratulations from the room and Mr. Will Kelly and Mr. Dave Burris were in the party. The couple left that night for Cleveland, and returned to the city last Sunday. They are now in the many handsome and useful presents, the bride being given a diamond ring costing $100. COLUMBIA, MO. Fiftieth Anniversary of Freedom Celebrated. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN The fifteenth anniversary of Emilia celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of freedom on last Sabbath evening at St. Luke M. E. church, under the auspices of the people's Sunday form. Addresses the Negro as a Citizen and Soldier), Prof. H. L. Cox (The Negro in Education, Rev. Redd (The Negro in Religion), the proclamation of an encampment, and by Miss Batha Sailer). The program was of high order and enjoyed by many of the citizens. At the A. M. E. church the Grant Lyceum held a special meeting on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. and was led by H. W. Longfellow, the debate was, upon the subject: Resolved, That the mental capacity of women is equal to men's. The judges returned the titles. The girls of Lincoln institute have returned to their work after having spent time with relatives and friends during the holidays. Mrs. J. A. Moseley, who was called to Kansas City on account of the illness of her husband, F. C. Harris, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Slater Logan spent the holidays with relatives and friends in Kansas City. DULUTH, MINN. Special to the Freeman SCHOOL. The Appomattox oclal Club entertained with a Christmas festival for its members on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Posey, 722 West 10th Street, a program listed of musical selections, presentations, addresses and games around a large Christmas tree. The tree was placed in the center of the reading room and was beautifully decorated. Old country games, a musical recital, and the evening. Following the program refreshments were served. Each member of the club was presented with a bag of candy and a small present. The members received a bag of candy and a small card. George Adams, Mrs. Walter Posey, Mrs. W. F. Maupins and Miss Lillian Perry. .At St. Mark's A. M. E. church, Fifth street and Sixth avenue, East, on Tuesday evening the Sunday school rendered their lessons in a musical recital. The member received a bag of candy and nuts and a small card from their teacher and a small present. Mrs. Sarah Waters and Mrs. Ben Smith served an opossum supper on the church on Monday evening to a large crowd, and the affair was a great success. MUSKOGEE, OKLA. (By John W. Williams.) The waiters of the Hotel Severs, which is said to be one of the finest hotels in the greater southwest, is receiving abundance of compliments for being some of the best hotels in the city. The hotel has more than one hundred employees and has more colored people at work than any other Hotel in the state, and it is coming to light and many social functions are being planned for the future...Hon. J. H. Winn, head waiter at the Severs Hotel, manages an ambience and the same place, as he is the leaders this progressive movement, and the public is waiting with great interest to see what will be the result of the outcome...The hotel has open rooms and a swell colored steam laundry at 303 South Main street. With ten expert hands the laundry is fully equipped ni every way with all the machines of the hotel and the skilled manpower ever thinking Negro...The writer is very much pleased with the number of colored employees that are now at work at the New Severs Hotel, being nearly one hundred at salaries ranging from one dollar to three dollars a day. MAYFIELD, KY. (By Sadie Beadles.) Revival begin Sunday night at the A. M. E. church. It will be conducted by Rev. Dodd, of Louisville...Mrs. Bell Bank entertained a few friends at a holiday dinner Tuesday. Those present were the Rev. Dodd, of Louisville, line Kelly, Mittle Greer, Emma Scott, Lady Curd, Winnie Thomas...Miss Pearl Rowlett and Mr. James Mathis were quietly married last week by the Rev. T. Timberlake. Both are popular society figures. Mr. Mathis was the charming guest of Miss Sadie Beadles, has returned to her home in Paducah...Mr. Odie Clark has returned to the city after a visit to home folks in Milan, Tenn...Misses Etta Wilson, Minnie Crowell, Dora Wilkerson, Ollie Caldwell and Mr. Johnnie Crabtree, of Metropolis, I. Fulton, Ky, December 31. Mr. Johnnie Crabtree, of Metropolis, I. tives here Christmas week. ...There was a swell dance given at Fulton, Ky. at K...Hall on enamel dresses a trap drum and plaid music was furnished a beadle and Leonard Beauregard, of the clay. ...Mrs. Ceville Thomas has returned from a visit in Mississippi during the holidays, and the Sunday service was the Methodist church a rare treat, as the first Sunday in the year the sermon was pleasing and interesting ...Mrs. Jack Kelly visited in Paducah, ...Mrs. Jack Kelly visited in Elmus Street, of Paducah, visited relatives in this city during the holidays. WEST BADEN, IND Special to The Freeman. Mrs. Joseph Milligan entertained her husband and his friends the 27th day of his birthday. His birthday. The house was charming decorated with Christmas bells and potted plants. An elegant repast was enclosed all. He was the recipient of nice presents. JACKSONVILLE. ILL Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. C. H. Freeman royally entertained friends recently at her home....Mrs. Della arris, of West Morton avenue, royally entertained a company of friends recently....Mrs. Anderson Banks royally entertained a company of friends recently....The Men's oclub club royally entertained a company of friends recently....A grand ball was given January 2 at a company B hall by Swar and Reed. It was fairly well attended. Excellent muunts. The value of Christmas of Mr. Charles Reed....Mr. Will Watts, of Pittfield, Ill., was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Jerome Rollins....The election of Sunday school officers too place in the view of Christmas of Mr. Alice Dahney; assistant superintendent, Mrs. Ollie Brown; treasurer, John Haithman; secretary, Ora Moore; assistant secretary, Mary Moore; human; organist, Jennie Haithman. George Houston and mother and Miss Houston, of Springfield, Ill., were guests recently in our city and were guests also of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Brown....Mrs. Joyce Hammond a number of friends and relatives at an excellent dinner. Several being out of town guests. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL Extracts of Dean E. E, Reed's Address Before State Teachers' Association at Bowling Green—Unique Wedding Bells Presented—Rev. C. Marshall Gives Ante-Bellium Supper—Mrs. D. C. Carter a Hair Dresser—Social Flashes. (By Hardin Tolbert, at People's Pharm- acy. Both Phones 666. Box 233.) FRANKFORT, KY. Special. Mr. Martin E. Boyd, one of the most highly respected citizens of this country, died at his residence Saturday night. Mr. Boyd was one of the pillars of the First Baptist church, both the white and colored people. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, Massons and the Mosaic Temple lodges. Mr. Boyd was a shoemaker by trade, and at his occupation he was a pastor in the estate. The funeral was held at the First Baptist church, Rev. W. T. Silvey conducting the ceremonies. Mr. Boyd leaves two children, Miss Charity Boyd, a social worker and Miss Elnora Boyd, who is a first class seamstress; also a widow, Mrs. M. E. Boyd. Mr. Boyd was well known and his daughters are very popular in society. The church was packed with the most devoted friends and many resolutions were read. . . . Mr. Steward D. Henry and Miss Ida Taylor were united in marriage at the cozy home of the bride on Church street. This couple is highly thought of, and their marriage is the most beautiful youth is highly commended by the public. The house was beautifully decorated. Miss Taylor wore a white line trimmed in pink messaline, and carried carnations; Miss Taylor wore a pink chiffon over pink satin, and carried pink carnations. Mr. John Henry, the groom's brother, was the best man, and Rev. E. J. Jackson put on formal wear; the groom was present; Mrs Mary S. Lindsay, pink satin; Mrs Joe Lindsay, white silk; Mrs J. Sanders, green silk; Mrs Marie Henry, white silk trimmed weave; Mrs Lindsay, the groom's love colored satin; Mrs Anne Henry, black satin; Mrs Lucy M. Young, black satin; Mrs L. Dickerson, white silk; Mrs Pat Green, Jr., black silk; Mrs Clarkson, Jr., black silk. Many handsome presents were presented the couple. The menu served after the wedding included turkey, salmon salad, oysters, celery, beaten biscuit, crackers, fruits, nuts, cake and cream, and Taylor was the cateress of the occasion. --- Mr. George Walker and Miss Bettie Blackburn, of Cincinnati, and Mrs. A. Woolfork, of Louisville, were the guests of Mrs. Ellen Blackburn, on Normal Heights. Mr. P. W. Williams, Gen. W. W. Willis, and James Lyons were also entered . . . Mr. Ben Blackburn, who has just recovered from a spell of sickness, expresses many thanks to those who were so kind to him during his illness. Mrs. Bettle Blackburn left for Louisville to be the guest of Mrs. W. M. Johnson. Miss Lue Ward and Mr. Stevenson Johnson, both fine young people, were married by Rev. E. J. Jackson. Mr. Robert Smith spent the holidays at Kinds. Miss Nannie Combs has returned from Bowling Green. Rev. E. J. Jackson, rector of the Corinthian Baptist church, has resigned, to take effect February 1. Rev Jackson has been elected president of the Sineca S. C Institute, and he has also been called to several other churches. He has not made it known to the public what post he will accept. --- Prof. Sylvester F. Collins and Miss Clydella Boyd were married at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyd, in North Liberty school. He was an accom- macher in school teacher, and is employed at her home in Tompkinsville, where she was married. She is a graduate of the State Normal. Prof. Collins, for several years was professor of the State Nor- tic school at Frankfort, and resigned to accept a similar position in Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark. Prof. and Mrs. Collins spent eight or ten days visit- ing friends in Nashville, Tenn., and Atl- anta, Ga. Mr. A. J. Slaughter, of Louisville, is in the city on real estate business. Mr. Ed. Heens, of Louisville, is a guest of the city. Master Robot Bright and Horstine Russen are able to be up after a spell of the lagripe. Mrs. Georgia Flamming entertained with a delightful dinner for Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Slaytle, Mrs. E. Hearn, Mrs. M. Dodge. An enjoyable evening was spent. Mrs. Eugene Stone and Mrs. H. Brown were called to Latonia on account of the Mrs. Brown's brother, Mr. R. Poyner. Mr. Ed. Bailey, of Louisville, spent a day in the city, the guest of Mr. Robert Hall. Mrs. Lillian Stern, of Louisville, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Washington. Miss W. M. Crozier left for Danville. Prof. Jos. Burns, formerly of this city and a school teacher, has been married to Miss Elizabeth Pendman. Miss Consen and Mrs. Pine, of Indiana, both white women, were the guests of Mrs. Grayson. GOSSIP OF THE STAGE R.K. BUCKNER Thornton Big City Trio is still in St. Louis at Columbia, Mo., next week. Bradford Chicken Trust company at Academy theater, Buffalo, N. Y., this week. Leon, magician and ventriloquist, and Rosenborough, magician, have joined hands. Garfield McGee is making quite a hit through California, now playing Los Angeles. Eddie E. Saye, the human cork screw, is at the Dotglass theater in his third week All friends write. Hello Minstrel Morris, did you get your music all right; my address is 2721 State street, write—S. L. P. Byrd and Rankin are in there fourth week at the Douglass, going big. All friends write; regards to all. Marie M. Gloss is on the S. H. Dudley circuit, opens in Washington, D. C., January 13, at the S. H. Dudley theater. Frank Montgomery is now amusement director of the Alpha theater, Cleveland, O. also of the Dunbar theater, Columbus, Ohio. U. S. (show kid) Thomas and Mamie Payne at the Grand theater, January 6, 7 and 8, Globe theater 9, 10 and 11, Cleveland, Ohio. The Carter Trio, Paul, Ruth and Nettle, filling dates around New York. Regards to Clarence Powell. Write 17 West 135th street, New York. Johnnie Woods, ventriloquist, had his ankle broken on Thursday, January 28. He has just returned from the hospital and is improving nicely. Mr. Sidney L. Perrin is contemplating producing "Show Folks," "Southland" "Luck Sam," "Florida," and "The Laughing Trust" while invading the South. Perrin and Saparo write: If luck don't change but West by February, there's going to be some traveling done when that midnight train choo-choos for Alabama. The Pewees just finished a return engagement at the Auditorium, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Delaware, Hopkins, week of 6th; Howard, Washington, week of 18th. Leon and Roseborough, magicians and ventriliquists, closed at Arcade theater, Atlanta, Ga., last week and is at Macon, Ga. All friends write Leon R. Long, general delivery, Macon, Ga. The Hendersons, Billy and Beulah, are at the Dixie theater, Atlanta, Ga., where they will be for two weeks. Will open at the Grand theater week of January 27th for indefinite stay. The L. D. Joe circuit. After filling an engagement as single at the Booker Washington Audence, at the Dixie theater, Miss Aggie Tansel will join hands with Perrin and Saparo the Pumpkin Colored Trio. Can you beat it? Perrin and Saparo, in the "Alabama Minstrels," have closed a successful and pleasant week at the Sure Five Crown Garden and were royally treated by their brother and manager, Tim E. Gresley. Ollie Young, in his clever wire act, assisted by Miss Estella Murphy, were a strong feature in the Bail Ballie Jubilee company at the Globe theater this week. He pleased the public in the down district. C. E. McPherson Jubilee Sings doing nicely in South and North Carolina, members of the company are C. E. McPherson, bartonite; Gifford McDonald, bass; W. H. Richardson, tenor; Joseph Johnson, tenor; Henry Brown, piano. Mr. Sidney L. Perrin, composer, musician and producer, has leased the rights to Chop Suey's songs, including "To Miss Bessie Edginson of Eph. Williams' Troubadours, and "Ragtine Sal" to the Jolly Hendersones. Brown and Hodges called their ocean voyage off. They got as far as Honolulu, when they concluded that America was plenty good enough for tehm. Route: January 12, Grogs, Bakersfield, Cal.; 20, Hawaii; April 20, Los Angeles; Cal., 27, Republic, Los Angeles. Miss Susie Sutton, the versatile comedienne, has recovered from a severe attack of grippie, with which she was confined to her bed in Winston-Salem, and is the Queen and Lorie theaters, Wilmington, N. C., meeting with her usual success. N. C., meeting with her usual success. Charlie Miller has just closed two weeks at the Pike theater, Mobile, Ala., being one of the best comedians and dancers that Mobile people have had an opportunity of seeing for a good long time. Charlie is there with the comedy, and the people tell him so from the audience. Frank Kirk, musical tramp, just finished playing independent vaudville. I open January 6 in Virginia, Minn.; week of January 13, Superior art, New Couse, Wis.; week of January 13, New Couse, Minneapolis; week of January 28, Princess, St. Paul, Minn. Booked by W. V. M. A. Prof. R. Roy Pope, who has had charge of the Ringing Bros' annex band for several seasons, has severed his connection with the organization. He was held to be a capable musician and leader, knowing him regret very much to know that he regretted his position. He is succeeded by P. A. Venable, also efficient as a musician and leader. Fidler and Shelton since their return to New York last July have played sixteen weeks in New York City with the exception of playing five special engagements in New York and Montreal. Book up till August, enroute to California, will stop over in Indianapolis week of March 10th. Last week there names were out in 'electric lights on upper Broadway. Horace Copeland, well known to the theatergoers of years ago as a performer, has been indisposed for several years. He is at the hospital, epilepsy clinic Galliopolis, his malady such that he may remain indefinitely at the institution. He says he is greatly helped certain remedy costing one dollar per bottle. He is in need of funds. He would like to remember him in his small request. AT THE MAJESTIC THEATER, COLUMBIA, MO. At the Majestic Happy Lockhart closed his engagement Saturday night, January 11, he is a clever dancer and a good monologueist, but the attendance was very small during the entire week as the theater going people were a single of any kind. The team of the Brown isters, who are a scream in t. Louis, will play at this house for one week, followed by the Windy City trio, a small company of all artists. This kind of menu being served will be quite a treat. The menu includes Andrew Cargile, who is an artist when it comes to the management of affairs in, around and about a vaudeville and moving picture house, is still with the Majestic, dividing his time equally in orchestra, the moving picture machine and with the band, like the Columbians all cheer him roundly. VALADA THE GREAT John V. Snow's Pickannnny Troubadours, headed by Valada the Great, are still cleaning as they go. They are playing open time, making one and two week stands, with a change of program every week. They are playing the bat. Bull Dog Bill is running easy; Pistol Bell is going some; Harry Bell is getting by, while Puss Ervin is flying; Pettebone and Pettebone are making a hit, while evees and Reeves are holding up the ball. Dixie Minstrels, by some means, failed to show last week, and Jone before the time THE FIRST VIOLIN OF THE YEAR WAS A CHILDREN'S VIOLIN WITH A BODY OF MUSIC AND A HEART OF LOVE WHERE THE YEAR OF THE VIOLIN WAS BORN AND THE YEAR OF THE VIOLIN WAS MARRIED AND THE YEAR OF THE VIOLIN WAS BORN AND THE YEAR OF THE VIOLIN WAS MARRIED for the curtain to raise the boxes were crowded with these minstrel boys and girls to watch Valada the Great as she would dumbfound the audience and hold them spellbound at will, oundhead Henry the greatest footman in the world. The Pickinnay Troubadours are expecting to reach Indianapolis and entertain at the Garrison, Garfield and White of the star soubrettes of the Pickinnay Troubadours, is somewhat ill with tonsil trouble, but it is hoped that she will be up in a few days. Regards to all in and out of the profession, and wish New Year. BROOKLYN THEATER CHARLOTTE, N. C. James Crosby and his all-star stock company furnished one of the most refined shows of the season. James Crosby is a graduate of the University of friends, Mr. Garland Howard, a member of the above company, was tendered a reception, given him and his friends by Miss Christine Gray, who was working with the students of the mothbom houses enjoyed a happy New Year, and Miss Christine Gray will be a great addition to Crosby's stock company. Regards to friends in and out of the campus. We play Spartanburg, S. next week. DIXIE THEATER, NEW BERNE, NORTH CAROLINA The New Bern people have been well entertained this week. Mr. Spillman, one of the best managers of the South, tries hard to give them the best talent. The New Bern children in childcare Rose "Gloyd Gus Smith, Zeb Manigual, Miss Susie Cook and Floyd and Webster. Smith is some single and keeps his audience screaming with his parodies. Miss Susie Cook, a real coon shouter, singing "I Want My Dog," falls to take three and four encounters. Mr. Manigual, as stage manager and producer, has certainly won a lasting reputation with the New Bern people, and he knows how to deliver the goods. Floyd and Webster are on the stage before Floyd Sunbeam, screams them before he ever gets on the stage, singing "The Blues," and puts them over as only Floyd can. Miss Daisy Webster, singing "My Man," is scoring nightly, and you can hear little children humming. On the bill for next week is Benny and Washington, in addition to the above. L. D. JOEL THEATER COMPANY PURCHASES GRAND AT CHATTANOOGA. Mr. L. D. Joe was in Chattanooga, Tenn. Thursday, January 2, and purchased the Grand theater, the prettiest playhouse in the South. He opened January 27 with Billy King's Stock Company, the best in the business, with a six-piece orchestra. The personnel of the orchestra as follows: Johnnie Haywood (leader), violin; Johnny Reed (leader), William Cornet; Ralph Collins, trombone; L. Singleton, clarinet, and James Lewis (Shorty) drummer. J. Francis Mores is vocal director. The Alrdome in Augusta will be covered by the Stock Company, as the deal will be closed next Wednesday. They will also purchase the house in Savannah and the Lincoln in Jacksonville, making a complete circuit, including the theater, adding these theaters to his circuit to make money, as his houses in Atlanta are all making money; but he feels that such an addition will enable him to take care of his act. The time the theater is in the South and keep working steady the year round, with no commission and no cut salaries. Whatever you are promised, you get it. It will enable him to give an act fitter, twenty and twenty-five weeks' contracts. A stock company will be installed in all of his theaters, and will work the circuit alternately, from ten to twelve weeks in one house. Joel takes longer chances in colored theaters than any other person, but the results are all successful. He has just expended $10,000 on the Dixie theater in Decatur street, right in the midst of other theaters, and it is the best paying, smallest theater in the oSuth. With three houses in Atlanta, one in Chattanooga, one in Augusta, one in Savannah and one in Jacksonville, owned and controlled by the L. D. Joel Theater Company, he can take over the house in the South, or that come to the South. This move was made for the benefit of performers. Mr. Joel became disgusted at trying to get acts in other theaters, and by owning every house on his circuit he can route your act, fix your salary and give you more time. To those who want steady work, the field is open. Harry Brown is filling an engagement at the Hippodrome, Manchester, England. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTARTED COLORED NEWSPAPER. MUSIC AND STAGE. Good Bills Along the "Stroll"—Griffin Sisters In the City Monster Benefit for Wm. Thomas. (By Cary B. Lewis.) Chicago, Ill., Jan. 7.—(Special.)-The patrons at the Grand Theater have been so well trained in the idea that they will see a good show every time they go there. The theater has a playhouse from having a good crowd and oftimes it's hard to get a seat; but the courtesies are always extended to the press. The best bill at the Grand Theater is the movie "California Poppies and they were colored and did our hearts good to see a good colored act at the Grand. They opened with "When We Were Sweet Sixteen" and the movie "Adam and Sang," which she did not have a big voice, she proved to be quite a little dancer. The act closed with "Texas Tommy" and it was an immense hit. It was the first time this dance has been performed at the audience, and they danced it by the beautiful strains of the "Chantler Rag." Another act that was a good one, the scene from Joel Coen's movie "The man who sang bartone and he possessed a wonderful voice, while another, a sweet falsetto. The Roland Cartr and company got a number of hands. The Carter Taylor company, a tramp act, is good, the feature being alady sorrow. Davis and Scott did some eccentric work on the piano and burlesquing on grand opera singing, and he did some entertaining with magician work. Mr. Dave Peyton and his orchestra was loudly applauded when they performed to Me' and then the orchestra enclosed. The Monograms "String Beans" and company are at the Monogram. Now he is just a little too raw and he should modify some of his humor. He has a lot of humor; it can be done without so much—well he knows. He dances comically and "smears it on" too much when speaking of the "black gals and the high heels" or "Wat's What," "West Virginia Dance" and "Going Some," the last song being a good one and nicely suited to Mr. Beans. He is here for the week and may be another, or he is a great drawing card at plaques. Theatrical Notes. "Bill Bailey's Jubilee" is at the Globe Theater this week. It is reported that they are having good crowds. Forty people are in the cast and the show will leave tn aa early date for Canada. Mr. Earl Walker, awell-known Thesplan, is able to be out again after a week's illness. Rex and Guy, two favorites of the Williams and Walker company, are around Chicago playing to good houses. Murphy and Frances are in Johnstown, Pa. They send best regards to friends. The Rose City Quartette arrived in the city from Hancock, Mich. The Kandy Kids arrived in the city and will be seen on the "stroll" at an early date. The Clippers are in Philadelphia, but are expected in the city at an early date. It is reported that Mr. Frank P. George of the Danabegay has made another valuable find for his next spring dance and musicale. Mrs. Cora Green has again joined hands with Green, Pugh and Green. Thompson and Ratcliffe will be in Cincinnati next week. Confidential reports have reached us that our good friend, Mr. S. H. Dudley, has bought the Ruby Theater at Louisville, Ky., and will open the same in the whereof we speak when we say that if this is true, Mr. Dudley has amint. With good management and good shows, there is no better spot in the country. Congratulations, Dudley. The Griffin Sisters are at home for a while to be with their mother at 3340 W. 10th St. and the final home of their own. It is a pleasure to know that these two sisters have "feathered a nest" for their dear mother and themselves and have enough to keep the winer's wolf away from the door on. Mrs. Lizzie Heart Dorsey made a great hit at the Grand last week. She began on Wednesday night and featured such songs as "If I Forget," "Certainly Look Good to Me," "Goodbye Rose," and she did such excuses as "I'm not going to be here and personally complimented her. She was the recipient of a handsome bunch of roses. It will be seen that Mrs. Dorsey is featuring all the best songs of colored composers and when she sang "Certainly Looks Good to Me," and will gull's some songs of all, it will be a big seller and is on sale at Dave Peyton's Song Shop, 3109 State street. . . . Mr. John McDonald is the young man who stands at the door of the Grant Theater. We can remember him at the little theater, but he seems a fixture at this beautiful playhouse. This is not his only duty, for in the daytime he is in the auditing department, and in the evening he has had several promotions since working for this great corporation. He was reared by Mr. Duke Brannon from a small boy, but before many years, we will hear of him as a hustler and such. Such is the pathway of a hustling and industrious young man. Great credit should be given Messrs. Art Codozoe, Will Dorsey and Bernard Fitts for the benefit to Mr. William Thomas, as seen in the book. Mr. Thomas is a dong performer and the three above-named gentlemen thought that it would be a nice Christmas gift to present him with a neat sum. On Thursday night, dong performer David Dilman donated the Monogram Theater and at 11 o'clock the theater was packed and a good bill was rendered. On the program were Clarence Bowen, Ideny Kirkpatrick, John Doyle, John Doyle, Shelton Brooks, Green, Pugh and Green, Tim and Hester Moore, Pearl Hunter and the Monogram orchestra, Mary Josephine Davies remained to sell the tickets and she gave her services freely as did the rest. A letter was read from Mr. Thomas before the close of the last act, which said in part: "I thank you, one and all for your presence tonight, and I am so grateful. And I wish to extend to the committee in charge, the proprietor of the theater and the performers and orchestra my thanks. Wishing you all A Happy New Year, I am, yours sincerely. Celebrate with me. And I wish to extend of the committee, speaking of the affair, said "it was one of the best entertainments he had seen along the 'stroll', and that he was glad to see so many rally to such a noble cause." M Missinnie Adams, dramatic critic for the Chicago Defender, is greatly interested in a minstrel to be given next week for the benefit of Emanuel Settlement. It is to be given at Oakland Music Hall and all other venues. See Famile Emanuel will be an end man. See I Read the Freeman for all the news. MEMPHIS. TENN. Savoy Theater. The show going public of Memphis are being treated to some of the best colored talent seen here for many a year since that seen here at OFM. The show was at Church's Park and they don't fall to show their appreciation. The Savoy theater was crowded to the capacity, also the Metropolitan theater, where the Griffin and the Stovalls were decided favorites. The show offered by the Savoy Stock company under the supervision of usell & Owens and Professor McGill, was considered one of the best seen here this week. The show was the best ever seen in the house. Miss Madge Clinton opened the olo with character songs and dances which made her look like a cat to appear. Then came Miss Anna Cook Pankey, a special feature, singing "Red, Red Rose," which was heartily applauded. She was the most charming and Picks which was exceedingly funny. Miss Tootsie Delk was next, this being her first appearance in Memphis. It looked like before the week is over she will be back at work. One of Burton and Bumbray, one of the cleverest singing and talking acts ever seen in Memphis. Last but as big as any came the Loo Sweets, notwithstanding this is there home and have been here time and time again. The show closed with a one-act play entitled Jack Johnson cafe, by Russell and Owens, in which Miss Laura Smith, Tommy Parker, Billy Reese and Russells and Owens showed up to a good advantage. The bunch sends regards to all. I advise all actors coming south to play here, no actors meet the big dwarf. A Barassas learn the right dwarf, a good pays for themselves. EASTERN THEATRICAL NOTES. (By Billy E. Jones.) Brooks and Robison, who open their season booking October 14 in San Francisco on the Western Vaudelle Association, is meeting with success and one of the best colored acts ever left New York city for the west. Billy E. Jones' cabaret entertainers, instrumentalists and vocalists scored a hit last week in Brooklyn, where they appeared at the Vaudelle performance of the Knickerbocker club. Billy received three encores with his song hits, "Row, Row, Row" and "Oh, Oh, What a Night." The Kratons are at Hammersteins, London and meeting with success. Belle Davis has returned to Europe and began with her last week at the Hippodrome at Brutal. During her stay in America her place was creditably filled by Mamie Emerson. The real rag timers, the big singing act are meeting with success at the Empire, Glasgow. The Kemps week of January 5th, Proctor's theater, Newark, N. J. Carlisle and Wellman, who have been scoring a big performance, Europe sends at the Empire, Wolver Hampton sends regards to New York friends. King and a Biley trio at Fayard Orpheum, Budapest. John W. copper, the ventilloquist, with an art new playing successfully through Pennsylvania January 2, 3 and 4 opera house, Hazelton, Pa., January 6, 7 and 8 and Verbeck theatre, Oil Cty, Pa., January 9, 10 and 11, and Thomas theater, haron, Pa. engards to all friends and Mr. Samuel Billings. Mamie and Colley Grant are meeting with success in Paris. Professor Ed Brown of Newark, N. J. will enter in to the profession next spring after a retirement of seven years. The profession will be glad to see him before the footlights. King Williams and his educated dogs week of January 3 at Dudley's theater, Washington, then on united line. PROF. EPH WILLIAMS' FAMOUS TROUBADOUR COMPANY. Mr. Willie Davis, better known as "Limber Jim," the contortionist, is the town talk. The stunts that he pulls off nightly seem impossible to the audience. Look out Mr. Davis is coming to the front. Mr. Clarence Kelly, one of America's greatest Negro buck and dancer dancers, is dined at night with some of the latest steps known to the buck dancer. Mr. Kelly is an understudy for Silas Green and will be seen in the cast this year. He is a funny comedian and bid fair to play the role. Mrs. Vivian Duncan, the newly wedded daughter of Prof. Eph Williams, spent the Christmas holidays with her father on the show car. Rhoda. Mrs. Duncan returned to her home, Daytonia, Fla. Come again Mrs. Duncan. Mr. L. B. Chisholm, alto and violinist, is putting a new coat of paints on the show cars. Mr. Chisholm is a painter of ideas. They look good to us Chisholm. Mrs. Eph Williams, who is at her new home, 3158 Vernon avenue, Chicago, Ill., sent each young lady of the company a card with a picture of her. Each member of the company was remembered with a token of remembrance during the holidays. Mr. Williams is one manager in the show business that put his people in front. Mrs. Eph Williams, one of the best champion buck and wing dancers, is making a great hit with a new waltz dance. She also sends best regards to friends. Mr. Jessie eaves, leading sole trumpet and bass players, Mona Flo Russell, soubret, purchased lots in Sandford, Fla., the celery city. These enterprising troubadours are putting their money to good use. Miss Jennie Hale, leading lady and has been on the sick sick, that is at her post of home. She is scoring them heavily nightly, singing "Mine." Regards to friends. LOUISVILLE, KY. At the Buckingham—"Moulin Rouge." "Joe" Rose, the speedy little Dutchman, is with the "Moulin Rouge" company, and will be at the Buckingham theater next week. The company has a new musical extravaganza in which this famous company will appear. The production is entirely new in every respect, book, lyrics, music written and stageed, and a new Edwin E. Warner and the management has spared MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. KEITH'S Grand Opera House Next Week. Vandeville in its High est Expression. DON, the Talking DOG! The most astounding attraction of the age. The only canine in the history of mankind that has mastered a human vocabulary. Eight other big acts. 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 10c: EVENINGS 15c. Orchestrations songs taken from voice, acts written and rehearsed. Mail orders given prompt attention. "You Certainly Look Good to Me," and the "Pussy Cat Rag," on sale here. Send eighteen cents in stamps. 3109 STATE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Buckingham Theatre, Louisville, Ky., One week, Commencing Sunday Mat., Jan. 12 "THE MOULIN ROUGE." Kit Carson's Buffalo Ranch WILD WEST SHOW WANTED—Colored musicians for Side Show to double brass and stage or string, also good clarinet player. Address Aug. Turner, 3008 Laclede Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri. Crescent Theatre, New York City Under New Management, Martinson & Friob, Props. WANTED—Feature acts at all times. Write or wire. SAM D. HYAMS, Booking Representative. WANTED! Always want to hear from the best Trios, Teams and Singles in vaudeville. Reference, any bank in the city. Address METROPOLITAN THEATRE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. no expense or labor to give this mammoth production an equipment that would do credit to a Broadway attraction. Mr. Rose has been surrounded with a big colony of musicians, namely: "Patsy" Barrett, Willie Willett, Diane Dahl, Jacobs and Bertrand. The chorus is made up of twenty genuine beauties, who, in addition to their attractions of face and figure, are talented as well, and the costumes by these ladies represent a small fortune. The music is written for "The Toast of Paris" and no other company traveling will sing the catchy music contained therein. New scenery, new mechanical and electrical effects are introduced, making a grand production, and one well worth seeing. SWORDS GREAT VAUDEVILLE CO. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. This week the bill of the great Cox Trio, that singing and dancing three, the whole world knows, singing their own voice, "Making no Noise," Hester Kenten, the singing soubriquet, is holding her own singing "Baby Such Blues, getting them to sing," and "Making no Noise," singing and dancing team, is making some fuss. Evelyn White, better known as Shaky Eyes, is still shaking the boys who are singing with some team of their own; nuff said. Rebecca Redmond, singing soubriquet, making good doing her black face, so funny, has been singing five years, making for the whole bunch and says look out soubretts, big and small. AT JOEL'S BANQUET. RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 2—To my friends in and out the profession, I must say for the first time any such thing has given me an opportunity to give such an expensive banquet to the Theatrical Company on Rmas night to all performers nii the city of Atlanta, Ga, in and out of their employment. I was passing through the city, en route to Riverside, where I met the main for the occasion, and I cannot find words sufficient to praise and thank the Joel Company for their courtesy. L. H. Reld and J. L. McDaniel were toast-taking guests at Waldorf-Astoria was served at the Joel's supper, for Wenns, Mum's extra, Cook's extra and Slater's. Every kind of beer that is made, whiskies, Paul oi'Nes' Murray Hill, Pine Feathers, White Horse, which I had to eat with. For a spread of this kind I am a good judge. There were about two hundred and fifty guests and everyone enjoyed themselves. I did not dine with President Bush, but I did dine with Joel. I must say for the celebrated stage manager, Billy King, that he is as good as any that is made and better than most. Go on, Billy, you've got the dope. You are with good people, I am the one who is going to roll on going into his theatrical career. Billy, say, how did you make him spend three hundred for something to eat and dring? Boy, you are great. Wishing you success in your career, I am so joyful in a Happy New Year. Let us all praise Joel and his company and them a success ni all their undertakings. Re spectfully yours, J. Lester McDaniel. ROUTE. S. TUTT WHITNEY, in the Southern Smart Set Company—Athens, Ga., Jan. 13; Cordelle, 14; Jacksonville, Fla., 16;ugustine, 14; Valakta, 13 THE BLOOD COMEDY CO. Spartansburg, S. C., Jan. 13; Asheville, N. C., 14; Charlotte, 15; Florence, S. C., 16; Wilmington, N. C., gretettie, 15; KELLELS COLORED MINSTRELS—Thomas P. Kelley, Mgr—Crosswell, Mich. Jan, 13; Sandusky, 14; Bad Axe, 5 16; Sebewaring, 16; Ekton, 17; Capac, 18. Anderson, Chas. Boone, Bob Bryant, W. M. Burton & Watts Fenner, K. Buckner-Buckner Bright, Turner Bryon, Joseph O. Daniels, Carl Daniels, K. Daniels, Major W. Davis, Fred Dennis, John. Flanks, Fredie Garcia, Chris Iappy Frazier Jackson, W. J. Jenkins, P. Lewis, John E. Long, John L. Lewis, J. E. Cammon, J. H. Moland, Frank Manley, Prince Mitchell, J. 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The only canine in the history of vocabulary. Eight other big acts. BEATS. MATINEES 10c: EVENINGS 15c. GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 "The Nashville Students," O. D. Carter, Elnora Wilson and Go. Baute, are touring New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada. At Syne, N. S., last week. Jams W. Hamilton, of "The Spider and the Fly," Hamilton, Hall and Hamilton, has toured with P. N. Davis, a well-known singer, in vaudeville, as the comedian of the act. Russell Reed, the Brown Kid, and George Miller, all of Louisville, are requested to communicate with Kid Fields on boxing matters. His address is 214 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis. Richard Jackson, who has been doing the traps at the Our theater, Indianapolis, has won attention by his fine quality of work. He is also an engagement in one of the big theaters of the city. He has a splendid outfit. Jim Wise and Roy Miles—Miles and Wise—are showing to S. R. O. houses at the Pike Theater, Mobile, Ala. They have the goods that bring them back again and again. They are making a big hit with them. AUDITORIUM THEATER, PHILA DELPHIA, PA. It's a better than usual bill at the Auditorium this week. They're all there—men, girls, songs, fancy comedy, nonsense music, acrobatics, and theater. They're all there, and they're all excellent. And everybody just laughed and enjoyed the show, and they sing and dance; then the great Theta, followed by Pewee and Pewee, dance and roller skate acrobats. They make music, and they sing and dance, and Glen, in comedy, have some rarely good humor and music and dancing. Steve and Taylor do ragtime dancing, to the music of the movies, which complete the bill. NOTES FROM THE DIXIELAND MINSTRELS. A RABBIT'S FOOT COMPANY. ABOARD THE SMART SET CAR MARMORA. Special to THE FREEMAN You can't stop great events from happening, no matter how hard you may try. Today Mr. S. Tutt Whitney celebrated the thirty-six anniversary of his birth, and aboard the car the occasion was known as the "Carriage of the Day," and present we have not heard anything from Logansport, Ind., where this great event occurred, thirty-six years ago; but we have been given to understand that the mayor of the town called a general holliday, and the bell was rung in honor of its native son. The celebration in Texas began early in the morning, when the Rough House Gang, consisting of Russell Smith, Chas, Olden, Dick Puglesgrub, Hattie Akers, Grace Whitney, overpowered him and administered thirty-six of the sweetest blows from a trunk strap that could be given. This was the first present Mr. Whitney received on this great day; about an hour later he was seen walking on a cane, not from the car, but after effects of the gang's present. The entire day was one of surprises to Mr. Whitney from his many friends, and presentation a grand chord was made. After the show the company was banqueted by Mr. Whitney aboard the car, and the company was presented by Chef Irvin, which consisted of oyster cocktails, blisque of tomato, cold cuts, deviled eggs, potato salad, crackers and cheese, ice cream and cake, bonbons, and wine. As we were in a "dry town," grape juice was served during the speeches. Nearly all of the members responded to their toasts, which were as follows: My brother.—Mr. J. omer Tutt. My friend from my home.Mr. Russell Smith. Susan Whitney as a concert singer.—R. C. Puggsley, Jr. Papa Dee.—Miss Salina Baynard. Whitney the trouper.—Al Strauer. Whitney the pupil.—Miss Marie Wayne. Whitney the jackson. Whitney the star.—Wilson. How old is Whitney.—Charlie Olden. My big brother-in-law.—Mrs. Tutt and Miss Ethel Marsshall. The man I understudy.—Sam Gray. Whitney the man.—Miss Virginia Townsend. Mr. Whitney.—Miss Virginia Wheeler and Miss Cleo Mitchell. Indiana, Whitney and every Hoosier—Miss Ora Dunlap. Whitney, old Whitney—Mr. Laurence Williams. Whitney, whipper act as toastmaster, and congratulated Mr. Whitney in behalf of those who had not spoken, and also the entire company. This concluded one of the happiest occasions that the company enjoyed during the season. The speech was made by little Salina in response to her toast. In her childish way she said, "e is my Papa Dae, and I love him." Whitney was asked to respond to the toast, "Whitney is so much" and with credit to himself. Mr. Whitney then told all of us what he thought of us and thanked us for the pretty things that we made. He said that he regretted very much that we only allowed one birthday party a year. FRANK HERNDON INFORMS STAGE-STRUCK GIRLS (Words and music by me.) ave you seen Miss Christmas Ann? A girl from mystery land. She's got the big four hundred scared to death. Just about a week ago She was up to Buffalo, And she made the high-toned Yankees hold their breath. She could hardly sense mean; Up to nineteen thirteen. She's driven all the Willie boys insane. While coming down Broadway You'll hear the boys all say: "I'll hit for here comes that foxy dame." The sweet people of France Ain't own a chance. Miss Royal Queen of England holds a grudge. Miss Duke is looking blue; Miss Count don't count one, two; Miss Earl thinks she's an early bird—oh, fudge! While coming through the rye, Miss Christmas Ann and I, We meet the King, Queen, Jack, two-spot and aee. We made the Orients She dresses like the French; Bewitching, that's a cinch. Expert accountants are figuring every day. How can you be the best? For every fellow team to a fan. Born on Christmas day; What year I cannot say. Now for it's up to you, "How old is Ann?" Now! Chorus. I'm a mighty big fool 'bout Christmas . Ann. I'm going to ask her for her hand. Know I'll be a lucky man I'm not a lucky man In this field I'll be a briar I'll set Annie's heart afire. Look out, gal, I'm-rawing nigher To Christmas Ann. Wow! Did you see the crowd that was on one of the pages of our, get me, "OUR" Christmas number? A regular Frank Crowd, eh? The Smart Set bunch was there to the minute in the shape of a clock. Dear Hendon: I bear so much about the program. What is the meaning of same?-Holiday Hannah. Answer—it's an annual job. Dear Hendon: I was about to send you some fancy work for a Christmas program. What did I know whether you would like it or not—Tmid Tema. Answer—don't fancy work, Tena. Dear endon: Why didn't Mr. Syvester Russell have something to say in the Christmas number? Is he very ill?-Reading Rosa. Answer—Speck he is in a critical condition. Dear Hendon: Will Marion Cook sent me a beautiful composition for Christmas present, Will Dorsey sent some fine art pieces, and Johnson's cafe is going to send me some of his stuff. Is there any way to get lyrics written to this stuff—Musicale Mandy. Dear Sherer—Where there are so many Wills, there is a way; where there is a way, there is a broad; where there is a broad, there is a Broadway; where there is a Broadway, there is a New York; where there is a New York, there is an A Renaissance, and he can do the work. Dear Hendon. If a baby boy is born one day before Christmas eve, what should I name him?—Precise Priscilla. Answer: If before eve, call him Baby. If after eve, call him Baby whose feet are almost white, a call him James Lightfoot. CHRISTMAS WITH THE SOUTH. EBN SMART SET COMPANY. We are thankful that Christmas comes but once a year. Such a surfeit of enjoyment, such a satiety of the appetites could endure for more than one day in a year. Christmas is always a memorable event with the Southern Smart Sue Company, which has been endured for more than one day in a year by pleasant realizations. Everyone becomes imbued with the spirit of the Prince of Peace. In difference of hearts, the pain hears and all voices blend in one grand symphony of praise an dthanksgiving to Him whose birthday is celebrated at the merry Yule-tide. This season the company spent Christmas in Nashville, Tenn., playing the beautiful Majestic Theater, of which Mr. A. N. Johnson, embalmer, is theaker. Christmas eve was spent in receiving and exchanging presents. Boxes from home loaded with cake, pie, chicken and presents were conspicuous. Boxes from home loaded with presents were exchanged within the company and many handsome and valuable presents were received. Christmas festivities culminated in a grand banquet served immediately after the Xmas matinee, tendered to the company by Mr. Trover L. Corwell, manager of the company. The menu was sumptuous and included the most gormandizing epicure. Mr. Al Strauder, Russell Smith, Leigh Whipper, Frank Jackson, Babe Townsend and S. Tutt Whitney found places in the above gallery. Olga Gray, Lawrence Williams, Peaches Kyer and J. Homer Thutt were in a class to themselves and had to be assisted from the table. James Samuel Ervin, our genius, Dr. and Mrs. A. N. Johnson, Mr. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PARKER MARKING SHE-"Harry is singing is own composition "Sympathy4." HE-"That so! Well both certainly need sympathy." and Mrs. B. H. Nye and two little Nyss. At the close of the banquet Dr. Johnson made a brief speech and presented each person at the table with a handsome Christmas present. The menu served is printed below CHRISTMAS DAY. The Smart Set Company. Nashville. "Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow night you catch a 10:30 train after the show." Let us all have "Sport." What actors eat when they can— Their What actors want—Celery. Al Strouder—Stuffing. Alice, Russell and Buss—Cranberry sake. Blanche Thompson—Mashed Potatoes. Frank, Jackson—Grow alem T. and J. Homer—Apples, Oranges and Banans. Ethel and Nina Marshall—Ple. Olden and Puggsley—Coffee, but who made it? Babe and Marie Townsend—Ice Cream. Cleo Mitchell and Ora Dunlap—Egg Show folks ni general—Nuts. Salina—Sweet Cakes. Teddy twigs "God rest ye, Merry Gentlemen, for this is Christmastide." Menu arranged by Dr. Johnson and B. H. Nye. Guests of honor, Dr. and Mrs. A. N. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Nye, and two ladies by ye. Three cheers for Mr. T. L. Cotwell and B. H. Nye and a Happy New Year for the man who made the outhern Smart Set possible. CHAS. E. BARTON. CELEBRATING THE EMANCIPA- TION PROCLAMATION. The fiftieth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro slaves of America by proclamation is the present year, 1913. It was thought at one time that there would be a general movement having as its end some fitting exhibition of the progress of the race from the time of the issuance of the proclamation until the present day, in commemoration of the great Lincoln event. Perhaps it will be remembered that the movement started out as a sort of double-header, and which did not promise unanimity of action. It is just as well not to rehearse in detail who headed two general movements having the one purpose in view. It is sufficient to say that their standing were of such character that unless they got together on the proposition the chances for one great brilliant exposition would be slim. They did not get together, we are sorry to say, and because of the failure the general exposition scheme suffered some. Then followed considerable delay, doubt and anxiety, especially when Congress turned down the proposition, for reasons thought to be more or less plausible. The status of a big general movement is not generally known, if there is one. The failure of Congress to act greatly reduced the opportunity. If anything remains of it, Prof. R. R. Wright, of Georgia, is the legatee. He seemingly has done the most in the interest of a general exposition. Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars was voted by Congress, at least by the Senate, through the efforts of Governor Bradley, of Kentucky. This fund was to be the government's share in giving form to the project or to a project of the kind mentioned. From the lack of discussion and the lack of enthusiasm it has not been made clear whether the money voted or proposed was meant for a general movement as thought out by Prof. R. R. Wright, or one meant to be in motion by Kentucky Negroes alone. At the time of the appropriation or the proposed appropriation the leading Negroes of Kentucky became at once very active, giving color to the belief that the movement to be was to be dominated by Kentucky men. Whatever that was seems to have gone aglimmering. As matters stand, nothing definite has been done, nothing definite is known. It was fairly conceded that Prof. Wright, of Georgia, would be the man to general the big movement. This was before the appropriation or the proposed appropriation. Since that time the Georgia man has not been so much in evidence as the promoter of the exposition. Others who had views on the matter thought there was not sufficient time for a great demonstration; they thought it best that the communities celebrate the event in the best way they could. We think Dr. Booker T. Washington came to that conclusion also. And it does appear late for something great and worthy to be done in the few months there would be to do it in. It is now 1913. A great demonstration, country-wide, touching every Negro of the nation, is out of the question. If we begin now to prepare in a general way for 1919, the three hundredth anniversary of the Negroes' advent on American soil, it would be none too early. As we have said, Boston has already appropriated 1920 as the year for celebrating the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers. We note that fiftieth anniversary celebrations are scheduled in various parts of the country. This means that the one great movement is not being considered. We are greatly in favor of the observance of the Emancipation Proclamation, but in some quiet, appropriate way, as we said on another occasion. The new Negro does not enthuse over reminders of a past that is full of degradation. And they are not different to other generations of peoples. It is in man to hark back to a great ancestry. Nearly every man in America would gladly trace his descent to kings and nobles if he could. "He came from a good family" is recognized as a sort of passport; a slavish condition is not one which is referred to with pride. And yet the day should be observed in honor of the man who made such reflections as referred to possible. The spirit of gratitude should be kept up somehow. We should not develop racial traits that bespeak indifference to the spirit of philanthropy. It belongs to civilization; it is one of its chief assets—the spirit of gratefulness, reverencing those things and individuals that are distinguished for their contributions in the name of society's uplift. DYNAMITERS SENTENCED. Judge Anderson is coming in for considerable praise for his quality of mercy as exhibited toward the convicted ironworkers. There are those who hold that the sentences should have been severer. The judge of the court, we think, is the best prepared when it comes to the knowledge of the degree of guilt of those who are tried before him. That the men were convicted and sentenced answers the demand of society, rather than the quantity of sentencing. A banker convicted of misusing the funds of his institution means that he would be useless in his particular community, and also in other communities, as it concerns positions of trust and honor. The sentence further forbids a similar pursuit, thus protecting society and punishes the wrongdoer in the meanwhile. The sting of punishment is the imprisonment, not the time. Conviction and sentence are deterrents, as they should be. If they succeed as such, it does not matter so much about the quantity of punishment. The quality of the punishment rules in most cases, impeding further criminal activities, saving society against further hurtful inroads, and in the meanwhile paving the way to reformation on the part of the imprisoned. Very few men are so callous that a conviction counts for nothing, not to speak of a sentence to prison. The point is that there is but little gained to the State by long terms of imprisonment unless men have become dead to all the better things the world holds in store for them. If men are yengeful, if they mean to wreak their vengeance on society when rightfully convicted and sentenced, then they should be shut in their sunless homes forever. For self-respecting men—and most men are that—one day in prison does the work of one year, of any number of years. This has in mind the deep disgrace and humiliation, the taint that sticketh closer than a brother, and all that. The ironworkers who were convicted, and those convicted and sentenced, doubtless are self-respecting men in spite of their guilt. The leniency on the part of Judge Anderson is proof that he viewed the matter in some such light. Their terms of imprisonment answer the demand of society, as light as they are held to be. As light as they appear to be, they are yet the sentences of life to men of conscience. The examples are forceful because they are imprisonment, and not because of the many years. The individual dreads the entrance. Society is served best when the punishment is brief and effective—like the initiation in secret orders, of which men never forget—that the individual may return to his family to do what he can to save them against the untoward things of life. The dependents of the prisoner are not a party to the crime; they should suffer as little as possible. 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Feasting on the incident, when it should have been for shame—the woman hiding faces and blushing with deep indignation because of the publicity—men turn fight was as follows: Total paid attendance ..... $27,019.00 fighters' share, 55 per cent ..... 14,880.45 Fighters' share divided equally ..... 12,158.55 Fighters' share divided equally ..... each getting ..... 7,430.23 A Pittsburgh paper speaking of a bout between Tommy Jones and Young Lowery, said: "Tommy Jones, of New Castle, and Young Lowery, of Indianapolis, put up one of the kind of bouts where the air seems filled with excitement. Lowery fouyt yood and was the calmer of the two, but Jones plainly earned a big lead by his good judgment of distance and outgunning his opponent. Lowery fouyt yood was for him. He is now in Buffalo. He will go from there to New York. JACK JOHNSON. At the Ball—Presence Objectionable— Retire at Request—He Should Stand Up for His Job or Resign It. (By Billy Lewis.) So Jack concluded to go to the party given by the crack Eighth regiment of Illinois; the nerve of him. And suppose they were certain proprieties that go along just the same. Johnson violated the proprieties. There are such things as human rights, and then there is the fitness of things, and then there is the fitness of things, best to promote its best welfare are proprieties. It is not necessary to meet in conventions to declare what the proprieties are. They are the people who are the people when in their best mood voluntarily uttered or understood, and for the good of those activities that are not controlled by statutes. Elsewhere when Johnson went to the ball, and how he was treated. This was in Chicago during the holiday festivities. The report of his treatment is most painful being, seeing, and being, as man; but without doubt they ran counter to the canons of society—even general society, which must in some degree be discriminatory in the interest of the man. I do not think very much of the grilling method that was pursued at the party. It was not necessary to unduly humiliate Jack Johnson, or any man, to be treated, as man, that the presence of the two was objectionable to many, consequently a retirement would be best in the interest of. Johnson has feelings, as we say, that the presence of the two was not those of others generally. The woman should have been saved the embarrassment; the woman who went through very much for a black man. She should have seen the light of what the two had passed through and in view of Johnson's ap proaching trial whose termination he had agreed for him. This in the event Johnson proved stubborn, as it is reported of him. I take it for granted that the Negroes of Chicago have suffered very much on account of Jack Johnson. It is said that many have lost their plums because they are too strong. And while this is it is plain that it is simply due to race prejudice, a phase of it touching Johnson as a phase of it touches those unfortunate ones. Johnson is immeasured to be blamed for the crimes of his mischiefs revenge. In any other race he would have been lauded, and the world beside would have respected his herism—he insisted on doing what the laws permitted him to do, other men are doing—marrying regardless of race lines. He refused to be jugged up as one peculiar, despised people, the scum of the earth. Jack Johnson sewed up jobs, and a great pity. He may have swatted prejudice in the Nor am I in favor of social equality agitation, this out of respect to the opposition to it as I have said, but in the other anti-race view can take on a black man, she ought to be welcomed to do so. And as much as we may oppose social equality from any viewpoint whatsoever, it would be better to kind of the Johnson kind a "behnous" offense. Johnson is within his constitutional rights and what never he may do within them is not an abuse, even if indiscreet. In the language of the phone he has done a little cuatering; it may do good. No, it is not necessary to take the cue from the white people when it comes to race persecution—out Heroding Herod, as far as the history of the band were rather strong numbers—in fact the program seemed more brilliant for what was not expected. This was a piece of uncleared for cruelty. In the case of the rule is, and understood, not to create a scene. "Don't create a scene" is the unwritten law of good society. In this case the thing was that the band owes to intrigue with the enemy—in a treasonable transaction—could $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. 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I think I owe it to my fellow man to send them a copy in confidence, so that any anywhere who is weak and discouraged drugging himself with harmful patent medicines, secure what I believe is the quietly restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOTAL, and so cure himself at home quietly and quickly. Just drop me a line like this: A. E. Robinson, $831 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich., and I will send you a copy of this book, or an ordinary envelope of charge. A. many doctors would charge $3.00 to $4.50 for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. not have been more spectacularly treated. Festating on the incident, when it should have been for shame—the women hiding faces and blushing with deep indignation at the fact that their backs rather than see a fellow man so disregarded—but was it that way? This seems much ado about a single event. But the event is fairly a world-topic, and must be treated. What Jack Johnson does is what a topic and will be so considered. It means that we who find way into public print, or who aid in creating scenes of which Jack Johnson is a part must indeed be a topic and will be considered. The Negro is at stake. The Negro is on trial before the world. What is his status in America? The champion is simply a means to an end. He, if you will notice, from a racial viewpoint, socially considered, yet he has done no violence to the laws. He is an object lesson on the Negro's status in this country, whether by design or objective, a "situation" a racial viewpoint, to the whole. It is worth while from the standpoint of the studentship of the progress of the Negro race; not merely as sociological data, but know the rehearsal the hope, the genesis of the Negro, and also direction. So the Johnson-Cameron affair is more than cheap notoriety; it means a profound study of the racial status as it concerns the Negroes and all other races that are included to give it the attention that is required, and the attention warranted. "While McCarty won over Palzer in a decisive manner and deserves the right to the white heavyweight championship and the left given him a chance, still it is the heavyweight champion of the world. No matter how badly Jack Johnson is in the public eye, he is still champion and until he is whipped, retires or is locked up for good he will retain that title." All fair men must will sooner or later come to the same conclusion. They will not be satisfied with a tainted title or with pretenders. A piece of property may maintain itself in the name of the present owner if the title is clouded, but in dissatisfaction, it will remain and the thousand will take a chance at purchasing unless the title comes clean. Jack Johnson should assert himself, should stand up for his championship, not defaulting to the so-called impeachment that trying to break into society. "I's shoot, Luke, or give up the gun." If he does not want his job let him come out and say so, thus default his title so that another man can take over. Many of them, still see him as the champion, but they don't care to see him trifling with it. If he does not take some stand in the matter, assures his friends of fighting men then it will go from him. His effort will be respected if he makes an effort. He will not be held responsible if men fail to meet him. The world knows very well when a man is doing his best to maintain him. LUTHER McCARTY. The Would-Be Champ Wins Over Palzer—Bars Members of the Colored Race“White Champion” Taken None Too Seriously—Can Do More Things Than Fight“Get the Money Seems to be the Idea. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3—To the victor belongs the hurrahs. It was a sight for the gods to see Luther McCarty, the newly crowned heavyweight champion of the world, standing up in his automobile outside promenade, and bowing with all the gravity he could command to the plaudits of a crowd that stood ten deep inside his car. When it comes to looking grave or digged, however, he was not afraid of adulation of the multitude too well to be able to conceal it. His face was wreathed in a smile of delight as he bowed north, east, south and west to the cheering throne. His Billy McCarney, the white champion's manager, was inside the office discussing the possibilities of the future in the match-making line with McCarey. Here is his account of the august presence: "Luther feels that he is entitled to a rest, but at that he will not have a very restful time. We have had so many users know how to handle it, we do not know which to accept. It is likely, though, that we will open at Hammerstein's, in New York, where a two-weeks' engagement at $2,000 a week awaits us. There should be good money. We do not have to depend on a boxing act or a bag punching turn to entertain an audience. He is an adept at lariat twirling, sharpshooting, boxing, thing, and can go into towns where boxing and give an interesting performance. Bombadier Next. "I expect his next match will be with Bombadier Wells for the championship of the world," he said. "I am confident if he can secure 'Wells' services." McCarey has been especially THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTARTED COLORED NEWSPAPER. good to us, and we want to show our appreciation. "If the Wells-McCarty match is arranged for July 4, McCarty will be back here before very long. He wants to put the fighters in the spotlight at Angeles, and it would suit him nicely to have the July date with Wells to look forward to." McCary thinks well of the McCarty-Wells team, but it does not appear too enthusiastic about it, as it is a rule with the fight promoters not to become hysterical over an attraction while one of the fighters is still foot loose. It is very like the McCarty team with McCarty itself in communication with Wells at the earliest opportunity. "It would be a match that would be of world-wide interest, of course," said McCarty, the account of its international significance. "Personally, I would like to see it come to a head. I recognize that boxing had its origin in England and that the English boxing team is clean and wholesome, or that reason, in my opinion, whenever a good man develops in England he should be made welcome among us and given a chance to show he compares with American fighters. Palzer Deserves Chance. "But in the meantime there is no reason for the heavyweights to remain idle. McCarty will be on away at a theatrical go out he has been going to. In the months that intervene between now and July the other heavies should fight it out among themselves. I think that Palzer, who has shown himself such a game fellow and such a fair fight he has given every chance to come to the front." McCarty has no facial bruises to speak of as mementoes of his clash with Palzer, but his hands are in bad shape. The left, which was none to touch, was suffused to the same extent as the right. The knuckles of the latter are bruised and swollen, and it will be many days before his Sunday gloves will fit. McCarney wants it distinctly understood, so that McCarty will never consent to signing articles with a Negro. Palzer's face presents a battered aspect, and the big lowan is depressed in spirit. He has not decided what he wants, but chances that Manager O'Rourke will out a program for his protege within a few days. Needed More Time. Palzer contends that two things contributed materially to his deafef. In the first place, he said, he needed at least an earplug to train his hearing. He was not allowed to box in his accustomed style. Said Palzer: "They tried to make me less敏捷 the way McCarty does, and it was a big mistake. If I had fought Bombadier Wells the way I fought McCarty, Wells would have beaten me in a fight. I would have been a clever fellow, and I made up my mind to either win or be licked inside of five rounds. I tore into him and I won in the third round. I would have to get an earplug with McCarty, and be allowed to fight my own style." Just at present there is small prospect of a return match between Luther and Al. JACK WAS NOT EXPECTED AT THE PARTY. CHICAGO—Jack Johnson, heavyweight prize fighter, and his white wife, Lucile Cameron Johnson, were hissed out of the dance of the Eight regiment militaria, by members of Johnson's own race Tuesday night of last week. The dance was held at the Seventh regiment armory, and was attended by members of the Eight regiment. The demonstration against Johnson and his white wife was such that a committee was appointed to inform Johnson that the presence of himself and his wife was disqualified. The couple were told firmly to leave the dance. It was with some reluctance that the Negro champion took the hint. Later Johnson and his wife were disqualified. The other dancers hissed them. Johnson seemed greatly embarrassed. His white wife paled noticeably. She became agitated and was seen to whisper to the men and women on the dance floor, all Negroes, backed away from the couple. Finally Johnson and his wife stood alone in the center of the dance floor. The music and all eyes were upon Johnson and his wife. Then hissing was heard. It was taken up by other dancers. The hissing increased until every one apparently joined Johnson was in a rage. His wife clung to his arm in a frightened manner. The committee hurried from one place to another, and the committee in his face, turned to his wife and said: "Come, Lucile, let's leave this place." Amid renewed hissing the fighter and his wife walked quickly from the dance hall, and the band struck up a two-step. COLORED MAN BUYS COSTLY FLATS IN CHICAGO. James J. Turner Pays $20,000 for Six of Them—Wealthy Brother Now Resting in California. Mr. Jams Julius Turner, the well-known real estate broker of Kingston, Jamaica, where he has amassed a large fortune, owns a home in the Windy City, 42 and 44 Indiana avenue, Chicago, IL., for $20,000, and it is said to be one of the finest buildings owned by any one individual in the Windy City. He owns a very costly winter home in Kingston and generally summers in various parts of the country. He is the Hoosier, Indianapolis being at one time his home. He is married and is the father of several children. At present he is wining at the annual Christmas party until 'April. Next winter, he says, "I will drop out of sight and go back to Kingston, Jamaica, where I expect to make my home for the rest of my life to occupy my time with the real estate business." BIRMINGHAM, ALA Special to The Freeman The Alabama Penny avings Bank, after twenty-two years' existence among our people, is recognized as their oldest, largest and strongest banking institution. The institution has been named Montgomery, Anniston and Selma, and together they have a business of $497,202.41. It opened in its new building January 1, 1913. W. R. Pettiford, founder and president of the Alabama Penny Savings Bank, declares that the institution will make a special effort to get the loose, idle money of colored people and place it in channels that will benefit the Negro. The institution will be the building and the successful career embodied therein, as a sign of financial freedom, toward which the race is fast approaching. The new building has been erected at a cost of $60,000, and is a six-story, steel re-inforced concrete building in its section. It is a distinct note in the mechanical and business circles of Negroes, and was designed by Negro architects and erected by Negro contractors. BUILT FLATS FOR COLORED PEO- PLE. ... Mrs. R. L. Wilson, of Noblesville, has finished a flat of four apartments of four rooms each for his wife. Mrs. Wilson had the memory of her parents in view rather than speculative purposes merely, when she saw that he was as interested in human liberty. Mrs. Wilson is not unlike him. Her parents were named Lewis. The flat is named "The Lewis." It is on Fayette street. Subscription rates for The Freeman for year have been reduced to $1.00. Better take advantage of it NOW. THE FREEMAN IN LOUISVILLE. The Indianapolis Freeman is on sale at the following places: P. C. Martin's Tenth and Chestnut; Baker's Barber Shop, Ninth, near Walnut; Jno. 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Johnson, of Peru, Ind., was a Freeman cailer last’ week. Rev. Chas. Jones, of North VeVrnon, is visiting his family this week. Miss Hopkins, of Frankfort, Ind., is vis- iting her brother, in the city: ‘Miss Irene Artis, of Kokomo, spent the holidays with friends in the city, Mrs, Oscar Hightower entertained the Kenelda Whist Club last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Dilliard Artis were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Ward last week. ‘The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J, Hi Lott is Improving after a few days! fines. Miss Lenina B. Smith visited her aunt, Mrs, G. W. Cain, in Greencastle, last Sunday. Mrs, Bessie Evans, of North Rural street, has returned from a visit to French Lick, Ind. Until February 15, ‘The Freeman will be $1.00 the year. Sen in your subscrip- tion’ at once. Mrs. Carrie Parker spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Luella Taylor, at Jamestown, O. Mrs. Bessie Martin and her little niece, Margary Williams, spent the holidays in Evansville, Ind, Miss Gladys Lewis entertained a few friends at her home in Missouri street, last ‘Thursday. evening. Rey. Irving Thompson, of: Torre Haute, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Farmer, in Oxtord street. Mrs. Jessie Martin has returned to her home in St. Louis after a pleasant visit with her sister, Mrs. Harris, Little Lotta B, Turnley, who spent the holidays with her aunt, Mrs. ‘Elwood Knox, has returned to her homein Chicago. Mr. I. R. Sims, after spending several days with his sister, Mrs. Mary L. Thorpe, has returned to his’ home in Wilson, N. C. Miss Mabel Smith, stenographer for the Freeman, has returned to the city after spending’ the holidays with her parents in Chicago. Secure ‘The Freeman for one yoar at our special rate of $1.00, Sent to any ad- dress in the United States for twelve months on the receipt of $1.00. John Fretwell, J. W. mith and George ‘Ww. Simmons, of the Freeman, spent Sun- day in’ Martinsville, the guests ot Joseph L’simmons, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Clara Dorsey, formerly of Cleve- tand, O., is. visiting Miss Catherine S. Hudston, of 1419 North West street, Mrs. Dorsey was formerly Miss Clara Gibbs, of this clty. She will be here two weeks. Rev. Dr. J. W. Wood lectured on “Af- rica and Its Redemption” at the K. of P. hail, South Bend, Ind., January 6, 7 and 8. ‘The’ lecture was ilkistrated with views taken by himself during his trip to that country. ae ‘One of the prettiest parties of the sea- son was that given by Mrs. Frank Tay- lor and her mother, Mra. Wm. Bell, at their paiatiat “home” in California street last ‘Thursday evening. ‘The ladies were beautifully gowned. In loving remembrance of my dear mother, who passed away January 12, ‘A light is from my household gone, A voloe T loved is stilled, ‘A piace is vacant at my Hearth Which never can be filled. ee vc: MAMIE B. GIBSON. DEATH OF LUTHER R. TODD. The funeral of Lather R. Todd, who died in Hartwell, Oy was held Monday, from the residence of his son, J. L. Todd, 2851 North Delaware ‘street, Mr. ‘Todd Was a native of Mississippi, but came to Ohio In 1864, and was a. resident of that Stato until his death, with the exception of a year’s residence with his son. AMONG THE CHURCHES. Pe ee ee ‘The Weather was very much out of the ordinary. Inst Sunday, and as a matter of fact prohibited us, a8 a church, ‘trom do- {ng what. we had hoped to do along many Times’ and yet we were very much pleased Rt the outcome, having had the general Sutpouring of the holy spirit, and a splen- Gia’showing along financial lines, $142.68 FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR ‘Two years ago I had fever which took ‘put all my hair, I used your Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long z thick. I owe it to your Pomade, ites Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn 3t. Chicago, Il. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that nas been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White $kin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non- (rritant skin remedy. It makes theskin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these rem- edies. Be sure and get Ford's, manu- factured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, IL veithn Bon rug store, inte Phar Macy, Wureka drug store, Hadley Bros. druggists; Robt. P. Blodau, James H ‘Noe, Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Phar- poo mes for which we are thankful. Sun- Ge ae meee eon ‘There have been some it changes in the order of services, et hich have been Beers e cnuera ake te ing the membership in general. The mem- Rene ae rae en na aie ing asked to come and help in this great work. At 11 o'clock the pastor will speak upon the subject of various kinds of ac- cessories, their ill and good effects. At See ee ee eee A Cee Br reaias) eres anges ie on cabal ne ee ga cine ence of Jones’ Tabernacle promises to be er ae a eee eae GLa pt ae Be ee ee ie See ene ae nee ee Simpson Chapel. pees saeco aus subject, “God's Voice in Human Life.” Ali Ps ones ey Tae aoreuas Y. M. C. ‘A. NOTES. Dr. J. B. Oliver, of Brazil, Ind., will be the speaker at the monster ‘meeting on unday afternoon. Rated as one of the Strongest orators of the country, he will bring’ @ message filled with convincing el oquenee. Every ma nis invited to hear this speaker. Dr. Oliver is highly spoken of as the probable minister to Haytl, un- der President-elect Wilson. Last Sunday was ladies’ day at, the monster meeting and the large audience Was treated to one of the finest programs Of the present season, Mr. E. E. Stacy, state Y. M. C. A. secretary, gave an il- lustrated trip around the world, showing the work of the association in various countries. “Mrs. “hoda Williams gave an illustrated solo, “Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight?” The ¥. M.C. A. band under the splendid leadership of Mr. Fred Clas, rendered several musical numbers. ‘The boys of the ¥. M. C. A, met and or- ganized their Bible class with the follow- ing officers: William Barton, president ; Edward Knox, vice president ; Oland Rob- inson, ‘secretary : Wallace Nelson, assist- ant Secretary; Forrest Lloyd, chorister ; George Heston, custodian. |The Boys’ Bible Class will meet each “Monday evening at the close of the junior gym class at 7:45. ‘The class will remain Jn session One hour. All boys are invited to attend, whether members of the asso- ciation oF not. ‘Last Monday evening at the close of the boys” gym class, a basketball league was organized, “composed of four teams: White, Crimson, Yellow and Blue. A reg- ular schedule tias been drafted, covering a series of twelve games. Mr. George Hazzard will have complete charge of the basketball league. The summary of the games will appear in’ these motes each weel ‘The largest boys’ gym class of the sea- son Was present on Monday evening. We urge that the parents see to {¢ that thelr boys attend these classes and thus be en- rolled a3 one of the city's best boys. The ‘Tuesday Night Bible school is beginning on the last half of its first. year of a graded Bible study course. It has been & success thus far and is continuing in MADAME C. J. WALKER. ROYALLY ENTERTAINED IN ST. LOUIS. | ST. LOUIS, Mo—Mme. C. J. Walker, the noted hair cuiturist. of Indianapolis, who arrived in the city December 24, was Well entertained while here. ‘Thursday she was the guest at dinner of Rev. and Mrs. Dunnavant; covers were laid for ten Friday, the guest of Sprig of Myrtle Court at Pythian Temple; Saturday the guest of the Informal Dames at the residence of Mrs. R. H. Cole, and was the winner of the first prize at whist; Sunday she was introduced at St. Paul's chapel and greet- ed by many of her friends; Sunday after- noon she spoke at A. ‘M. B. Zion church; last Monday the guest of honor at a very pretty party given by Attorney and Mrs W. FR. Hill, of 2404 Goode avenue, whist being the feature of the evening.” Mme. Walker was the winner of the’ second prize. Year's night she was the guest of Mrs. Coleman, of Cote Brilliante avenue ; January 2 received calls; 3rd, the guest of Mrs. E. Horton, of 2806 Lucas avenue; January 4, the guest of honor at dinner of Mrs. W. Bowman, of Garfleld avenue: January 5, morning, spoke at the Union ‘Memorial church; was entertained Sunday morning at breakfast by Mrs. Ruth Davis, 4418 Lucy street, covers being laid for ten. ‘Those present were Mosdames Tsa- bella McCowen Crum, Clem Jackson, Lula Finley, P. W. Dunnavant, Joe Smith, the Misses Jessie Lee, Wilhemina ‘Tate’ and Lula Bilis. “Sunday afternoon she was ‘the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Sampson Brooks, of St. Paul A. M. i church. On Monday she received callers at Rev. and Mrs. Dunnavant’s home, and left Monday night for her home in Indianapolis, Ind. WISHES TO CORRESPOND. With a man that has experience in cleaning ‘and. pressing hats and clothes, who wants to buy half interest. in. good Paying business at an old stand. Strictly temperance; no clgarette. smoker. Good proposition in a good town. Good mar- Tied man who wants to live right and take care of his family and save some. money. Colored wanted by colored: no other need apply. Address, care Freeman, LOUISVILLE, KY. Bishop Tyree In the City—Falls City Medical Association Entertained Wedding Bells—Matinee Social. (By Lee L. Brown, 1006 West Chestnut ‘Street, Home Phone 4511.) LOUISVILLE, KY., Special. ‘Mr. John Phillips, the well-known pro- prietor of the swell Bast End barber shop, gave a Christmas dinner to his many pat- rons and barbers, which was one of the swellest stag dinners given in Louisville for some time. Mr. Phillips’ mother had charge ofthe kitchen, and say, what a din- her, turkey and dressing. and cranberries, and in fact all the good eatables on the market, were served in first class style. Mr. Norman Caldwell was master of cere- monies. Prayer was offered by Mr. Lewis Lee. After the dinner all of the guests marched into the smoking room’ and drinks were served, egg-nog, whiskey and, other good things. Speeches were made by Mr. Toy ‘Clay, Prot. Anderson Hubert and Harrison Marks. Musie by Mr, Will Morton. Mr. Phillips will long be ‘remembered by his many patrons. Good boy, John, nothing like it, may you live long ‘and prosped. | Kid Edwards, champion lightweight of Indiana, and his two. sparring partners, Willie and Earl Prettie, spent a few days here during the Christmas week and met Kid Phillips and arranged a match which will come off soon at Indianapolis. ‘The Louisville Cubs will play at Twen- ty-elghth and Broadway this year. Geo. S “Baker, 432. South Ninth street, wil look out for them the same as last’ year. Mrs. Mary Bello Bray, of 940, South Second street, one of The Freeman's sub- seribers, has’ been confined to her bed and is now improving. We hope she will be up sdon. Boe Mr. G. W. Ayers, of the Musical Band, has opened a barber shop at 611 South Seventh street. | Dr. Jessie E. Brown, who was called to his home suddenly in Bedford, Va., has returned to the city. __ Louisville is to have a new colored drug store, located at Eleventh and Walnut street. See Several basketball clubs are being or- ganized. Games will be played in the new ¥. M,C. A. gymnasium. Bishop Evans Tyree preached last Sun- day morning at Quinn Chapel church and ‘at 4'p. m.. he delivered the principal ad- dress at the dedication of the new Y, M. C. A. His address was well received by the large audience. There are special THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. exercises ri ‘held each of this ‘Week at the ¥. M.C. A. Sullding, losing with a big men’s meeting in Se {the Baptist Theological Seminary, will be ist. "Theo! ‘will be the principal speaker: There willbe 8 ‘special musical program. Mr. P,P. Hambin,intemationa, score tary of the ¥. M. G. A, passed through the city, en route to Topeka, Kans. Emancipation day was celebrated at the Congregational church last Sunday, with Sppropeiawe exercises. “Tim publ octcota aye ansa pia full attendance. Quite a number of im- frovements have been added. Peet. WB. Matthews is" vaaking ‘good, at "the ‘high Jachocl as. principal inder" his" isederstip Suis water of ianamlar dh teiee ae fine ‘added. Miss Marie Ellis and Miss Charity oylr'ot ranutort, 30 were in the city nel ese ratte aaa ‘The Falls City Medical Assoclation were actertaisan St” che Wala total te De Silver Gelte'a sumbersot vety important Guestions volating to's, prvtaesion’ were discussed, tne © Mr. John Barlow, of Champaign, IIL, passed through the city this week and Fee Oe ee eee Masts Sir Baltoy mis Sorta tase Se Russtvlle, Rey and fad not been in Kentucky for thirty years. ‘The Alpha Pht Alpha fraternity, met_on wadseatey vetting ect repon teor toe deleestan "oho uiteaded” the ressat saeet ing at Columbus, O., were listened to. TMia ‘oreanlsation, 1s “composed Of ‘seven energetic young men who are making Sitteet corte to eons tise thonmost uae ‘A. number of citizens are arrangiog to attend the Teakogee conterence Janeaty 25 aluskegee ala, Me, Albert Lasoure spent & few hours tn Henderson and Byagvilo last week. ‘The Loutevie Detender Is stil enjoying a pleasant vacation Wedding bells will fing very soon in cals Slee aha im a very populas and Well-known young ‘couple, wil sail ‘ut Tan che’ soa ot manetiaeay, “We aye. attionty to announce theif names a te suing: Mise oes Buchansn, ‘of Midway, Ky. wat the quest ot bts Euey A Brow Est wenk nes ‘The closing social” event of the. season cae ee tata Sy elven at tin Oe Halos: fall Tanuasy obs Miss Georgi Eons thease esac melt Geoeeia dattinere, oegames ONS eltasoratin Fomor ot itr visiting guosiss MEK Star” Caer hte on Chisago; Ms. ale te Seana Cena, 10.) ant: ales Bene eae Paes Mos” Tho. recep Nara se on Sto a and the Uaaee Hom" SSS Gullo a crowd: of tslends Ber tal” Gretta, fic to look Seale Bee ho anaie wil long, bs remembered Be aie tae in ar eecHI goes or ta Quests of Bonce during’ tholt TOR sche ierthe dear old state, were short eesOUTT In ae a erantacey Bylo eeeareategd Te tS mn aie attars Wed {POSEN Jou ur und ot welcome, ‘Among the large number of swell dances given during the holidays, we might make special mention of the one given by one Sree ION oC ogmive youn See. ge Te ate Secure cama CSc A Bineae we Sane OS er teate gattarad aot Se et an ieee ae Balin gajovad atROL He met OF lente HN Et LO nae traveled ‘extensively, ratte Saity Tenwaged cach day in the He etn of vite Guy. Smith & ‘on Haunaemen* pofiane” Cerone ef the lead: age Reese rete ees Se eee et phiy respected cit aS ee ada deer en, nee gue aa aporeant Dual tablishiient 6f such an. imporant CENTRALIA, ILLS. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Mr. D. Brock and John Vaisan have opened a grocery store and are doing good business..Mr- and Mrs. Curtis Lee, 72i Cormick siteet, gave a banquet on De- cember 0th, in honor of thelr niece, Mrs, ‘Annie Penner, of Chicago, Ill, who was a visitor during the holidays. ‘Those pres- ent were Mrs. Geo. Nichols, Mrs. D. Plan- ton, ‘Mr. and’ Mrs.” George ‘Patterson, Mr. and Mra. Albert James and Mr. and’ Mrs. Carneal, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Arnold, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Henry Bibbs.” ‘The guests were served with & grand luncheon and good music... Mr. W. H. Lewis and wife Spent the holidays in Mt. Vernon, Tl... Mr. C. Duncan and Miss S. Cornell, ‘two of our young people, have been married «-.Mr. Si Campbell made a business trip is “Springneld, Tit, during the holidays. . elise Adeline Leak, after being home on facation during the holldays, has returned to Jefterson City, Mo. where she ts a stu- dent at Lincoln Institute... .. -aiss. Ollie Calloway was with her parents during the holidays and has returned to Blooming- ton, Ill, where she is a student at, the Normal’ ..-Mrs. Almatle Woodson, of In- Gianapoiis, is. visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, D. ‘Cornell, of this city... .Mrs. Scott Willis, of Indiana, visited Ther son and. his wife during the holidays... ‘The United Knights and Daughters of Africa gave a grand entertainment on New Year's night....The Knights of Pythlas met last Monday night, .Mrs.John Mitchell visited her parents at Carey Mills, IIL, during the holidays. Emancipation Proclamation. ‘The following program was rendered at the Second Baptist church in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the freedom of the colored people: Chorus, “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”; invocation, Rey. J. H. Smith; chorus, “Suwanee River’: thefoilowing subjects ‘were discussed: The Negro as @ Citizen, H. J. McKinney : The Negro as a Busivess Man, Rev. J, Et Smith ; ‘quartette, the famous Sam’ ‘Tay- lors Club; The Negro asa. Professional Man, Rev. D. H. Young; solo, J. W. Cor- heal; ‘The Negro as a” Farmer, Samuel Taylor; quartetie, the famous Sam ‘tay- lors Club; ‘The Negro as_a Soldier, Ant- hey Williams; solo, Mrs. B. M. McQueen, Owensboro, Ky.; paper, Miss irene Hop- Kins; address, Tey. F. Allison ; ‘The Ne- groes_ as Nation, Mrs. L. C.’ Harding quartette, Messrs.” Henry “Leake, D. “Ft Young, J: W. Corneal and W. B. Harding. The meeiing was presided over by Prof W. R. Harding, master of ceremonies ‘The viee president, Rev. D. H. Young, has called a mass meeting to be held ai the Second Baptist chureh for Monday night, Sanuary 13, for a permanent organization And to elect officers for the ensuing year. ‘This organization will begin at once. to arrange for a more elaborate celebration for next January ist. A full attendance de hood for ar this ssetiier SHELBYVILLE (KY.) NEWS. (By Miss Florence Hall.) Special to The Freeman. Miss Maude Walker, of Louisville, spent a day in the city, the guest of your cor- Tespondent....Dr. W. D. Loche and wite, of Columbus,” were ‘the guests of Mrs, Locke's parents...-Miss Minnle B.. Whit: tiker is ‘able to be out after five weeks {llness....Mrs. Letcher, of Newport, is the guest of ev. J. H. Able....Mr. Alfred White, of Cropper, spent a’ few days in the city.....Miss Jennie Carr entertained for Misses “Emma Rodgers and Florence Hall and Messrs. Wm. Woods and Sidney Green....Mrs. J. S. Harshaw entertained Nira. WD, Locke, Mrs, Chas, Oglesby and Mrs. Mack....Mr. J. Moxley spent. Sun- day’ in Louisville. . Messrs, Albert Brown, of Harrisonville: iH, Perkins, of Bagdad, spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. Lucy Perkins....Miss Ella Lauretice, of An- chorage, 1s’ In the city visiting Mrs. Zora Clark....Mr. Chas. Clark Is confined to his bed with lagrippe. ...Mrs, Ella Norris {son the sick list....Mrs, Maggle ‘Tyler is Improving..A Kentucky oyster supper was given at the U. B. F. hail by Jona- than Camp......The entertainment given by the ‘Tabernacle was a success... .A large crowd attended the Mammoth skat- ing rink....The Odd Fellows’ entertain- ment at the Mammoth skating rink was a Success... Mrs. Sallie Gill, of Louisville, Spent a few days in the city... Airs Margaret Able is spending a few days with her parents in Nicholasville... . Miss Willie D, Ramsay, of Louisville, is in the city visiting her sister and grandmother sg gis Elizabeth McClasky was a guest Gf ihe city while en route to the State Normal....Fox Run Baptist church had a nice Christmas tree at Scott Station... Mrs. Lillie Beard, of Louisville, arrived in the city to be the guest of Mrs. George Johnson. .Mr. Fisher Million spent a few Qays in Frankfort. YOUNGSTOWN, 0. Special to the Freeman. ‘Daniel Vandusion died Thursday of pneumonia. He was an old resident and leaves one son, Fred, to mourn his loss. . About, twelve members of Buckeye Lodge, No. 73, attended the memorial services of Laurence Lodge at Newcastle, Pa. . Mrs. Emma Jackson Taylor is some better, better after three weeks of iliness.... «.Miss Gertrude Jackson and Randoiph Washington were “quietly (married | last Week.....The New Year's dance given by the Ali-Stars Whist Club was a grand suecess and wal well attended. ‘There were a large number of strangers present. "-Richard Bogges, of 488 Edward street, is on the sick list....Archie Thomas and George Ridout were in Johnstown, Pa., Friday and Saturday....Youngstown has had a number of quiet weddings lately. . Mrs. Anna Hick, of West Federal street, is Improving, after four weeks’ illness. : .-Mrs, Mildred Flood and Mrs. Estella Franklin were the guests of Mrs. S. E. Watkins, of 250 Rayen avenue, last week ...-Buckeye Lodge No. 73, of Elks, will givé thelr annual ball early in March, in Excelsior parlors, and invitations will’ be out soon....Mrs.Z. W. Mitchell returned ot Springfield, 0." Friday, after two Weeks" visit with her sister, Mrs. Dr. B. Hi. Simpson... .Mr. and Mrs. Jack Me- Farland, of Freeport, Pa., attended the Holiday’ and Harvey wedding Thursday. . Mrs. Mathewson, of Jamestown, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Berry last Week....Jesse Holland is suffering with a sprained ankle, and is at home on Plum street....Mrs. Don Berry is on the sick list. TOLEDO, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. "The first, quarterly conference reports show. the department of the church has raised over $700 for the quarter; and, be- Sides, peace and harmony reign ‘generally throughout the membership. While death has removed four of our members, we should close up our ranks and move on in a solid phalanx. We are much pleased with the services rendered by the choir, which Is Teceiving much praise. every- Where....George W. Roberson, of Itica, N. ¥., was in our city with the Corneli Giee “Club....Miss Kittie Monamore, of Romolus, Mich., is visiting Mrs. George Ganier, 712 Washington street, as is also Mrs, Matiida Ganier and granddaughter, of Chicago... Mr. and Mrs. G. Ganier re- cently visited relatives in Romolus, Mich. ~..-Mrs. Maggie Fly and husband visited har 'mother in Urbana, Ohio recently... ‘Miss Janie Hyatt, of Detroit, and Miss C. Smith, of Benton’Harbor, Mich., are visit- ing Mrs. Maxwell, of 708 aJckson street. --..Kid) Maxwell has arrived here after a'Visit to his home in Athens, Ga... .Mr. William Baxter, who has been giving a series of dances at the Amarath hall, com- pliments our people as being the most _or- Gerly and up to date in the country. This Speaks well for Toledo citizens, . . .The county recorder has taken his office, and the present force will be retained, of which Mr. Jackson will be a member... See William Baxter, 507 North Erie Street, for all ads and writeups and_sub- scriptions for the Freeman....Mr. Law- rence Rodgers, head waiter for the De Ciyn Catering Company, of Cleveland, and his staff were in our city last week. NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSO. CIATION TO MEET. WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 6.—By call of President RW, Phomipson, Correspond- ng Secretary Henry "Allen Boyd. “and BE Seer NY pr Dodson, the midwinter BSion‘ot the National Negro Presa “As: SSolavion will convene Saturday, February iat ine ¥M-G. A. bullding tn this elty. X Tange. aitendance of Negro newspaper men is expected. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume, Ob, how fragrant, exiuisite, enchanting, bewitehing. Only SE'BiGdau'e Drug Store ‘The genuine Carter's Rheumatic, Rem- cay sent by inall on receipt of price, 8 cokes tatatips) | Mag cured others: wil cure you. Address R. P. Blodau, érug- lst, Yodianapolis, 1nd: SS Arthur W. Rhodes Attorney and Counselor at Law Ottce Perne, New 20 - ROOMS 25-26 447 E, Wash. St., Indianapolis, Ind. ——————— shat you can save from 15 to 100 per sont All houseisold goods bought of WILLIAM H. BARON \ealer tn new and second hand good. It oo von nothing fo iuepect my stocks Alwaye som, esa iaaas that te the very mie yos nee ‘° Tmarried o' Sow Phone 10” to Tudiana Ave ‘=e eae . | | A baal qi 4 pag! ee sy 2 ae od oe ee me ar | 2 Pe . ij S # ee J. ANDREW WILLIAMS, Prop. WILLIAMS CIGAR CO. Tampa, Florida We wish our many patrons in the various states a prosperous New Year, and we desire to take this method of thanking all those who have given us a portion of their trade, and sincerely trust that others will help us to build up a creditable rave enterprise. We have the largest Cigar Fac- tory owned and controlled by col- ored people. Ten thousand (10,000) more Negro men smoking our brands this year will enable us to appoint about fifty more sgents in different states All wo ask is to give us a fair trial Cigars from $115 to $3.00 and up. ward in boxes of fifty. SALE OF Se Discontinued Lines! A Hardheaded MONEY-SAVING PROPOSITION! HUTCHINSON’S Walk-Over Boot Shop Brewing and Malting Co. 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