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Until February 15th The Freeman will be mailed to any address one year for $1.00 THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXVI NUMBER 6 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1913 PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS. 85c; ONE YEAR. $1.50 JESSE BINGA HONORED MADE MEMBER OF ILLINOIS BANKERS' ASSOCIATION. A Notable Oration Before the Ethical Society at Fine Arts Building—Miss Jane Addams Defends the Negro Cary B. Lewis to Speak at South Bend. (By Cary B. Lewis.) (Freeman Bureau, 3000 State Street Phone Douglass 8058; Automatic 72-384.) CHICAGO, ILL., Feb. 4 (Special). The colored citizens of Chicago felt exceedingly proud of the honor tendered Mr. Jesse Binga, who, last week, was made a member of the Illinois Bankers' Association to become a member of this great body of bankers and financiers. It was his record, honesty and integrity that caused Mr. E. D. Durham, ex-president, of Onarqu Bank, to vault unanimously. In presenting the name of the South Side banker, the speaker told of Mr. Binga's wonderful progress in the financial world and the dignity and credit he would add to the honorable body. He also told the "Chicago Banker," gave Mr. Binga a fine notice, except the Chicago Tribune. Binga Receives Letters of Praise. Mr. Binga has been besieged with lettera and telegrams from all over the world, and his honor, and his bank has been filled with friends and patrons, expressing their appreciation for the great honor conferred upon him. It is regarded here as another great honor, Mr. Binga owns a great deal of property and recently married Miss Dora Johnson, one of the wealthiest women in the Northwest, and Mr. Binga controls his bank and real estate institution is one of the most model in this country. It has long ago passed the point of being an experiment, but a substantial institution has been by the leading banks in the Northwest. Dr. Booker T. Washington introduced him at the National Negro Business League at Louisville as the first Negro banker of the North, paying him a high tribute, and the bank has been by the dedication of his business. Mr. Binga is a stern business man, but as reliable as the Rock of Gibraltar. He is doing a wonderful business and has a branch on South State Street here last summer. If the colored people would give more patronage to Mr. Binga's institution, instead of him having three clerks and two salesmen, he would have more young men and women of the race. George E. Haynes of Fisk Speaks. It is seldom that educated Negroes have the opportunity to speak before intelligent audiences, but on February 2, Mr. George Tenn, spoke to a large audience at the Ethical Society in the Fine Arts building. It was a notable meeting and the writer spoke in the hearer. He educated the race speak. The best people and the best Negroes never met. They know nothing of each other and the problems to be solved. It is only the worst case. The best Negro comes in contact. Hence the city problem." Speaking further, Mr. Haynes said: "The present condition of the Negro is the jubilee year of the emancipation of the slaves. We emancipated the slaves, but we have not made the Negroes really Coming to Cities. "We cannot overlook the fact that the present movement of the Negroes to the Negro is a permanent movement. The Negro is a permanent movement. The reason that the white man does. But his problem in the city is more complicated. Not only must he learn city life, but he must learn to work in the ante-bellum conditions to the higher levels, and he must meet the white man in a class and struggle due to distrust and lack of knowledge. "A virtual segregation has grown up." A virtual segregation has grown up. The housing area permitted to the Negro is limited and forces him to associate with the vicious element, both of the white race. Must Lessen Separation. "We have today in our cities a separation between whites and blacks that extends to neighborhood, schools, churches, landmarks in home access transportation, and cemeteries. This separation produces a situation that is to become a milestone about the neck of Ameicanocracy the best minds of both races must through and come to know each other and to work together for a solution. "All the Negro asks is the opportunity to培起 to the limit of his capabilities; an equal to his employment, educate his children, to have the sort of home he is able to provide." Mr. Cella Parker Woolley, of Fredrédough Center, said that a letter was being sent to houses in all lines asking that competent Negroes be given a chance for employment. "The man who is willing to give the Negro a chance must be prepared to give penalties and protests and perhaps disappointments," she said. "But he will be a patriot who is doing his best for his country at this, a critical point in its history." Mr. Haynes also spoke on last Friday. evening at Grace Presbyterian church. Quite an interesting program was rendered and a neat sum was realized for the Fisk Educational Fund. Jane Addams Defends the Negro. Miss Jane Adams, head of Hull House, wrote an article for the Survey which has caused a great deal of comment in this section. The subject was "Has the Emancipation Act Been Nullified by National Indifference?" and protests strong enough to prejudice the prejudice in the United States, and the denial of political equality to the Nero. Means Loss of Capacity. "Much more could be added to the list of positive losses suffered by the community which puts so many of its own members behind the vell. It means an enor- gance in the quality of the nation's great ranges of human life are hedged about with antagonism. "We forget that whatever is spontaneous in a people, in an individual, a class or a nation, is always a source of injustice. We must jade civilization. To continually suspect, suppress and to fear any large group in a community must finally result in a loss of enthusiasm for that type of government which gives fair play to the self-determination of the nation. We must admit that the old abolitionist arguments now seem flat and stale; that, because we are no longer stirred to remove fetters, to prevent cruelty, to lead the humblest to the banquet of civilization, therefore we are ready to disguise the grievous injustices guildered upon the Negro question. Professor George Burman Foster of the University of Chicago, writes on "The Status and Vocation of Our Colored People" George Edmund Hayes, director of the Negro League, writes against Among Negroes "The Basis of Race Adjustment"; W. E. B. Du Bois, editor of the Crisis, writes on "Social Efforts of Emancipation"; Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Barnett, on "Our Country's Loving Record"; Miss Sophonisla P. Breckinnow, on "The Color Line in the Housing Problem." Perhaps the most "militant" article in the series is the last one, George Packard of the Chicago bar, who is entitled "entitled to the Protest and a Social Discourse" contends that the disfranchisement of the Negro and the robbery of his civil and political rights is in violation of the constitution, out of our hands. It is about a difficult problem a real menace to our institutions. Canable of Usefulness. "The Negro race as a whole is capable of as fine and useful a place in our citizenship as that enjoyed by any other alien element. His sunny nature; his extraordinary initiative powers, that are extraordinary, is a basis for his adaptability, his courage, his physical strength, are all characteristics that must be welded into our civilization. "How, then, are we to go about the eradication of this problem if it is a matter of individual effort, of the exercise of moral force. The logic of the situation must be brought home to each and all. We must give the Negro, whether we like him or not, a square deal. We must bring to the fore of reason in the exercise of the self-stultification that fulfils our attitude. Differs as Other Races. "I hold no brief for the Negro as an unworthy individual. Many of the race are diseased, degraded, lazy, ignorant, brutish; many are intelligent, able, refined and self-respecting people, who have self-respecting and customs with far greater perfection and facility than many other races who are received by us with open arms. These individual differences are of course true of all races—even our own." For two hundred and fifty years the colored race has been systematically denied its rights as men and citizens. If we reform our social attitude toward them—which is the only way on earth—and eliminate the curse of race prejudice, we can move forward with confidence. Let us, then, as reasonable beings, take this first step, by influence, example, common sense and ceaseless agitation, to rid our country of this social and political disgrace. The cause possesses a moral basis of reason, and it is beard and account to triumph in the end. The integrity of our institutions, the welfare of our political state, the trampled account of our wronged people, cry out for justice. Cary B. Lewis to South Aitch Bend Cary B. Lewis will leave Thursday morning of this week for South Bend. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1913 Ind., to deliver an address under the auspices of the A. A. O. O. O. at the Mt. Zion church for the benefit of the Pierre Ruffin Club. A grand musical program has been arranged and local stars have performed in the resection of Prof Gordon's orchestra, assisted by Mrs. Daniel Piper. He has also invited to speak at Galesburg, IL. Will Dorsey Quits the Monogram Will Dorsey Quits the Monogram. Mr. William Dorsey, one of the most popular young men in the city of Chicago, went to the musical theater of the Monogram theater, has sent in his resignation to take effect this week. Mr. Dorsey has made an ideal director of the musical theater, his part at the theater a success and this is attested by the number of theatrical men and women who regretted to hear of his departure. Mr. Dorsey he has been offered more money at Jones' Cabaret on Wabash avenue. Mr. Dorsey will continue his place of business, 3159 West 12th Street, in the Chicago Musical Bureau, and Mr. H. Alfred Kelly is secretary and treasurer. Champion Baseball Team. Grace baseball team were the champions last year, and the team will play on Monday evening, February 17, at the church, 3409 Dearborn street. We are thankful to Mr. Hirsch for the support of the Y. M. C. A., and superintendent of the Sunday school, for a complimentary ticket as a guest of honor. At the "press table" we will be present with pencil and Faith in Governor Dunne Dr. "Burt" Anderson and William H. Clark headed the party of Democrats who went to Springfield, Ill., to see the new Governor inaugurated. Others in the party were Col. James Miller, Thomas McCain, George Jordan, John Smith, and Mr. Julius F. Taylor, of the Chicago Broadax. Governor Dunn's colored campaign committee for the state, was very much pleased with his trip. He assured the writer that Governor Dunne will veto any bill that will be aimed at the abridgement of the Negro's rights in the state. It will remember that Dunne refused to preside at a meeting of Senator Tillman when he came to Chicago when Mr. Dunne was mayor. Medical Students Not Rebuffed Prejudice is creeping in upon us in Chicago but every now and then it gets a jolt beneath the ribs. The question was squarely put, whether a colored woman and man should have their pictures in a picture gallery. They had their Medical College. That was the question and it was debated for several hours the other day, but it remained for a young Jew to champion the cause of the race and when he finished a vote was taken which resulted 61 to 41 in favor of the members of the Jewish community. The vernacular whites raised the question and pushed it to a bitter end, but failed ignominiously. Miss Daisy Sampson Has Visitors. Miss Daisy Sampson, a graduate of Provident hospital and one of the visiting teachers at the University of Maryland, Mary Sampson, her mother, of Atlantic City, and Mrs. Mary Davis, of New罗chelle, N. Y. Miss Sampson resides at the University of Maryland, where the visitors are being given a delightful time. They were at the dance of the Phyllis Wyllys Club at Masonic Hall, on Monday of this week and the visitors met the number of Chicago's prominent people. Edward D. Green Purchases Saloon. Mrs. C. T. Boger, of Aurora, Ill., was in the city last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boger, Mrs. Boger came to attend the university of the Dearborn, Dearborn Grant of the oldest and most substantial citizens of this community. Mid-year exercises of the public schools to teach the students and quite a number of young people received diplomas. Several graduated from the various high schools of the city. Mrs. W. H. Hayman, 67 East Thirty-sixth street, has gone to New Orleans, La., to visit her sister, Mrs. Grace Hart Brown, of 1804 Palmyra street, New Orleans. She will be gone a month. Richard Stanford, of Chattanooga, Tenn., now living in Chicago, has been in the Mercy Hospital with a fractured arm. He is getting along nicely. Address 2325 Wabash avenue. Miss Mabel Jones, of the thirty-third block, Forest avenue, entertained at whist last week, the prize, and Mr. Robert Delaney the second. Luncheon was served following the whist game. Col. John R. Marshall left on Sunday night for Springfield, Ill., to be present at the inauguration of Governor Dunne. Col. Marshall is the state game warden. Miss Lucy Lindsey, one of the most popular society women of Chicago, has moved with Mrs. Dave McGowan, 4809 Langley avenue. She has given up the idea of going to California. Mrs. Della Lewis, Mrs. Mayme Clinkscale and daughter write that they arrived safely at Los Angeles, Cal., where they will remain for three months, stopping at 1038 Berendo street. Mrs. Henry Hart, of Indianapolis, Ind., is in the city, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. John Fry, at the Cranford building. Mr. and Mrs. Robert, Delaney, 3632 Forest avenue, entertained at whist last week and quite a number of friends were present. They served a delicious menu and all enjoyed the evening. Mr. Delaney is greatly interested in the organization of a rovalled porters' society, which is be友avorably considered by the thousands of men who run in and out of Chicago. Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, 2821 Wabash academy has held it, but much improved this week. She is the wife of *Louie B.* Anderson, of the Eighth regiment. Mr. Dave McGowan has purchased the Keystone saloon, formerly operated by Mr. John Fry. All the young people of Grace Presbyterian church are in for the complimentary banquet to be given for the baseball team of that Sunday school, on Monday night, February 17. Dr. C. T. Officer states that the "Stork Limited" arrived safely at his home at noon on Tuesday of this week and left a bouncing baby girl, weighing seven pounds. The doctor wears a smile that won't come off. Mrs. Barnett is making extensive preparation of the monster celebration of the chancellor's Negro at the Auditorium on February 12. Miss St. Claire White, in the act "Little Mother," is in Indian country, number of vaudeville houses. It is a characteristic act, appropriately costumed with special scenery. Her mother is in the act with her. They are the hit of the season. The dance on Monday night at the Masonic hall for the benefit of the Phyllis Wheatley Home was a grand success, and for Mary Waring observes much credit for her efforts in behalf of that institution. Mrs. Hattie Baker, 3312 Wabash avenue, gave a benefit dinner for Mr. Will Thomas on Monday evening and reports are that it was a howling success. Mr. Thomas once time was a popular theatrical man. Mrs. J. W. Bebanks continues to impress as her home, 3437 Wabash avenue, receives the care of Dr. George C. Hall. Dr. "Bird" Anderson and W. H. Clark are scheduled to attend the Illinois delegation that will attend the inauguration of Governor Wilson at Washington, D. C. March 4. Both are friends of Col. James C. McKenzie, for United States senator from Illinois. DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON WILL SOON TOUR THE WEST PULLMAN, Wash., Jan. 23.—Prof. F. A. Golder, of the Washington State College, located at this place, is arranging an extensive lithotherapy during the month of January at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, who is to deliver a series of lectures and addresses under the auspices of universities, chamber of commerce, board of trade, in Washington, Montana, Idaho and Utah. His program as already worked out by Mr. Golder contemplates a series of arrangements covering nearly all facets of health care, by Blissmark, M. D., Bilings, Bozeman, Butte and Helena, Mona, Spokane, Pullman, Walla Walla, North Yakima, Seattle and Tacoma, Oakland, and Boise, Idaho, and Salt Lake City, Utah. There are not a great many colored people in this immediate section, but they, too, are unusually enthusiastic and are willing to make Dr. Washington's visit a success. EVANSVILLE. IND. (Bx. Benita Morrow, 411 Olive St.) BISHOP WALTER'S CLEAN CAMPAIGN. Bishop Walters' high-purposed campaign for the election of Woodrow Wilson has made Negro democracy really respectable. —Florida Sentinel. After the 15th of the month the Freeman will be $1.50 the year. Why not subscribe for it while it is $1.00 only? KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL GRAND CONCERT GIVEN AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Mrs. P. D. Roberts Passes to the Great Beyond—Richard Harris Opens Tonsorial Parlor Near Depot—The State Normal Orchestra—Club of Joy. (By Hardin Tolbert, at Peoples Pharmacy, Both Phones 666, Box 233.) FRANKFORT, KY. (Special) One of the most highly cultured entertainments was given in honor of Mr. W. Holmes, one of the prominent members of the school, by the chair, Lexington, of which Rev. W. A. Jones is revered. The church was beautifully decorated, and a program of rare merit was rendered as follows. Anthem by the choir, prayer by the congregation. Selection by Mr. Robert Merritt, solo by Mr. Elijah Cunningham, reading by Mr. J. P. Black, solo by R. H. Hogan, instrumentation by Mr. Robert Merritt, Miss Lizzie Brooks, quartet (selected) by Messrs. Otis Russell, Charles Witrow, Willex Alexander and Henry Payne, mandolin solo by Mr. Sam Simpson, reading by Mr. Robert Merritt, solo by Mina C. Scott, reading by Mrs. Rose Brown, solo by Mrs. Silla Berry and address by Dr. W. H. Ballard. Mrs. Bessie Anderson spent a few days in Lexington the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. O. Covington. Mme. F. C. Scott, of Lexington, one of the most successful soprano solosists in Kentucky, has had special training in voice concerts. She has a great impression during her first year cageago, after completing her special course in the Boston Conservatory. Her success has been widely noted in the theatrical world. Mme. Scott is a fascinating soprano, with a charming and others of her profession and never forgets the work of the Almighty. She devotes a portion of her time as soloist in the First Baptist church at Lexington. She is a teacher in the Russell high school, and has had many offers for engagements and performances on the regular and filmed prominent person to hear Mme. Scott sing and it was his pleasure last week to do so. I asked Mme. Scott why she remained in Lexington in preference to going to the regal concert hall that she felt her first duty was to the church and school and that she did not care to depart from it. Her residence is at 461 North Upper street. We wish her much success in her excellent life work. Mr. Richard Harris, the tonsoral artist, has an excellent location near the depot. He is one of our most prominent citizens. He has an excellent business note. He is a very modest man and makes no great demonstrations of his services to the people. He says but little, but does a large amount of work among the people. He is a great performer and strongly advocates the famous Tuskegee leader's ideas of industrial education. He has turned out some of the best barbers in the stae, and this is a sure sign that Mr. Harris is highly proficient in his calling. Mr. Harris is one of those strong-minded men who is always ready to support any good cause. He is just as willing to help a young white boy as one of his own color. He shows his broad-minded personality by extending help to any and all worthy ones, regardless of sex, nationality or color. He is a real Christian gentleman, and is associaed with several different lodges. Mrs. P. D. Robinson, of Lexington, died at her residence in that city last week. Her death will be felt seriously throughout the state, as she was very prominent in the work of the Orphans' Home. The sympathy of numerous acquaintances and friends is extended to the bereaved one as well. Mrs. P. D. Robinson, of the elegrams and letters of condolence were received by members of the family from sympathizers in all por- tions of the state. Mrs. Robinson lived a a noble life, which has left its everlasting impression upon our people, as she was truly a leader of her race. She was very happy to her marriage and the very never interfered with her work for the Master. She leaves a husband, Dr. P. D. Robinson, and two children. Dr. and Mrs. Robinson have been leaders of the people and have been the teachers and the servants the community is manifested by the sym- pathy shown the Doctor in his hour of trouble. Mrs. Martha Washington has returned from New Albany, Ind., where she has been attending the funeral of Mr. Jerry Washington. Mrs. Sailie Taylor and Miss Nora Hill of Chicago, were the guests of Mrs. Annie Gatewood. Mrs. August Boyd and daughter, Miss Virginia, are in the city from Louisville, the guests of her parents. Mr. C. L. Timberlake had the misfortune to lose a valuable registered coil, which had already made a good record as a trotter. Mr. William M. Bailey, a contractor, was in this city on business this week. Mrs. Ethel Glimore is spending a few weeks in Danville, visiting with friends. The First Baptist Club met at the residence of Mrs. Ellen Blackburn, where t was highly entertained. Mr. Lucian M. Taylor has opened a chill parlor and restaurant at 427 Washington street, in the Odd Fellow building, next door to the Peoples pharmacy. This inprise has been much in demand by our people, and predict much success for Mr. Taylor. Mrs. Georgia Fleming gave a special dinner at her residence in Green Hill. The rooms were nicely decorated. A five-course menu was served the guests, who had Mary C. Brown and two children, Mrs. Emma H. Howard, Mrs. Steve Clay and Hardin T.bert. Mrs. Florida Chase, of Green Hill, is in Covington, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Hersell. Mr. Thomas Perry, a highly respected citizen of the city after a brief illness, the funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. C. Carter at the A. M. E. church. He leaves a wife, three daughters and a host of friends. Mrs. John Hunt left for Franklin, Ind., this week. They have the guests of Mrs. Metcalf, Mrs. Hunt's mother, in this city. Mrs. Martha Metcalf and Mrs. Mary E. Bailey are guests of Mrs. Lizzie Brown in Louisville. Mrs. Cordella Trumbo Club of the A. M. E. church met at her residence and enjoyed a pleasant evening this week. Miss M. E. Gray's club of the A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. Eugene Stone this week. Miss Katie Halloch's club of the A. M. E. church met at her home this week. Prof. H. C. Russel, instructor in English at the State Normal, made an excellent report on the special representative of the Louisville News, of which our chum, Lee L. Brown, is editor-in-chief. Mrs. R. D. Hickman, wife of Rev. Hickman, pastor of Simpson chapel M. E. church in Versailles, is recovering from a very serious attack of lagrippe. State Grand Master M. H. Harrison, of the Mosica Templars, paid the death claim of Mr. Martin E. Boyd for $150 at the University of the Sunny Side. Mr. Harrison was called to Louisville on some very important business. Mr. Henry Jackson, of Versailles, was a guest of the city this week. Mrs. August Carlyle, of Indianapolis, and brother, Mr. John Mundy, of Louisville, were in the city this week the welcome guests of their mother. Mr. C. L. Timberlake made an excellent address at the State Normal School the student body and faculty. He gave many points of advantage in education, and emphasized the importance of training the heart, bends and mind. Mr. Timberlake was highly educated during his discourse, and all in attendance were indeed highly pleased with the orator. The Club of Joy gave a swell dance in the Odd Fellah hall. A nice crowd attained the state orchestra furnished a high class of music. Mr. J. B. Harris was floor manager. The State Normal orchestra gave a recital at Institute in Hume hall. A large audience was present and enjoyed the occasion. Mr. Winston Marcellus Mason is a commissioned revenue office and not a commissioner of music. This statement is made by request. Mrs. Ida Berry, who died in Louisville, was brought to this city for burial. She formerly lived in Frankfort. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Martin were called to Versailles on account of the illness of Mr. Sharp Steele. Dr. E. E. Underwood was in Lexington on business this week. SHEFFIELD. ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Marrilla McKinney, of Russellville, is the guest of Mrs. Laura Tompkins. A host of Shiffield friends were at the marriage of Mr. Lonnie Webb. Mrs. M. L. Myricks entertained quite a number of guests, including a venue Wednesday evening, January 29. The residence of Mr. Henry Taylor was destroyed by fire January 25. F R E E F R E E E E COLORED PEOPLE'S HAIR We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. 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Some injys' de prancin' 'An' some agin does not. But us folks dat's a-walit' To see de big parade, We isn't hesitin' We doesn't feel afraid. When dat brass band comes playin' We'll jine in at de call, A-dancin' an' hoorayin' 'Thout waitin' foh no ball! —Washington Star. The National Negro Press Association is here to stay. Mark that! Yes, the Negro newspaper introduces the Negro to his progressive self. The Tuskegee Negro Conference was a brilliant success. It was the biggest and best yet. A busy man has no time in which to reply to carping critics. He just keeps on keeping on. Nevertheless and notwithstanding, Jack Johnson is the champion heavyweight pugilist of the world. Yes, T. Thomas Fortune has "come back." There are those who will yet love him for the enemies he is making. Protect the virtue of our colored women and girls, if we would develop a race that will command the respect of the world. Philadelphia is the logical point for the meeting of the executive committee of the National Negro Press Association. Honor that which is good, because it is good on its intrinsic merits—not merely because it emanates from one with a white skin. There are friends of ours who hope some day to get to heaven, but for the present are eminently satisfied if they can just get to or be permitted to remain in Chicago. The white folks may not have any inaugural ball. They need not despair, hower. The colored folks will have one or more inaugural balls—and they draw no color line. Just as some hens can lay delightful eggs without cackling, some men can do spielfoot work without dues russ and feathers. Husbands are not like Christmas gifts. They cannot be exchanged the next day after the honeymoon, in case they don't happen to suit. No disease saps the vitality of the Negro race more speedily than the "white fever." Take something for it, if you feel this dread plague coming on. "Grafting" is not always bad. These beautiful winter apples we are enjoying are the products of artistic grafting and developing of the Adriatic fruit. To answer most pseudo journalists(?), who would rather abuse people than work for the school, it is to give them the free advertisement they so eagerly crave. We are patriots first—partisans next. Because of this, we wish President Wilson prosperous administration, one in which all the people will share the benefits. --- The appointment of Fred R. Moore as Minister to Liberia is greeted with enthusiasm. One of our editors can betrayed for a long season in the Dark Continent. Genial "Phil" W. Warehouse of Charles, W. Ga., a master hand in politics of the Mountain State, scaled his foot the other day. "Phil" has a rare penchant, it seems, for getting into water. The so-called higher education is a fine thing, but it must not be overlooked that a happy home requires an expert in cooking, sewing and laudering. All is not lost! Let us cheer up. The post-master, assistant post-master, clerks, carriers and other postoffice employees at Beaufort, S. C., and the collector of internal revenue of the district are all col --- Al Palzer is not as particular as one Mr. Luther McCarty. He is to box Jack Johnson in Paris by and by. A chance at a purse of $3,000 ought to make a businessman forget anything so filmsay as a color line. It is a sheer waste of time to tell your troubles to keep you from yourouth shut, your do level best to solve problems in your own way, and it's dollars to doughnuts you will win out. We have a better opinion of a highway robber than of the scamp who will work on a bogus check on who is trying to help him out of a hole. The highway robber has physical courage, at least. If you would attend the inaugural ceremonies at Washington, now is the time to be selecting the friends you will invite yourself to visit. Choose now, before the places are filled up with the 'early birds'. --- Buxton, Iowa, is a thriving business center. It is a concrete example of the black man's capacity for selfgovernment. It is a fit subject for discussion by our querries everywhere. Study how the Buxtonians do it—and do likewise. Governor Emmett O'Neal, of Alabama, at the recent conference of Governors, is strong and manly, and against lynching his way in happy coping with the unspeakable 'Blease,' who disgraces the gubernatorial chair of South Carolina. The N. B. Dodson syndicate lives. Its enemies only show up their own weaknesses by their puerile efforts at opposition. Once upon a time a Mrs. Partington tried—in vain—of course to sweep back the time of the mighty Atlantic with a house broom. The colored club women of Guthrie, Okla, established a library in 1908 and it has largely increased in number of volunteers. It is yielding to the citizens of the locality. Our women can not only "start things." They can keep them going. It is cheering news to learn that former Register of the Treasury W. T. Vernon is 'making good in Mississippi as presider of the College Bell School' most prestige by the removal of this eloquent orator and high-grade educator from its borders. Rev. J. E. Wood, Mrs. Mary E. Washington, Mrs. E. P. Diggs, Captain I. D. Oliver and A. L. Fian are bright lights in the galaxy or leaders of the Goor Sahara, where the order is growing steadily and ranks with the strongest and best in the land. No sensitive man will attempt to practice medicine, law, dentistry, or pharmacy, nor will he try to teach or preach without going through some kind of a school to secure training and experience, who makes up his mind that he wishes to start a newspaper. Booker T. Washington was never strutting with the American people than he is today. The masses and the classes more clearly understand day by day the value of his uplifting labors. He is building not only for today, but for generations. The race is standing by him, as it should. --- The parcels post, making it cheaper for the plain people to buy the products and bringing the products of the farm and factory more close to the market, is the master achievements of the admin- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. tration of President Taft. He should have full credit for this remarkable move in the interest of economy in living expenses. The needs of the Negro schools of the South cannot be brought up too often in race meetings. The Negro farmers and business men are taxing themselves to the benefit of the Department and many of the classes that used to run two and three months in the year are now going at top speed from five to seven months. These are long steps in the right direction. The imbeculous young men, who hankerafter social fame, will tender a vote of thanks to Dr. Carl L. Alsberg of the Department of Agriculture, for testifying that after-theater suppers ruin the beauty of young ladies. The savant strikes terror to the soul of the belles when he says those superiors cause huge, dark rings to come under their eyes. That settles the after-theater supper question, of course. The news from Kingston, Jamaica, that J. Alexander Mackenzie is dead, is heard with deep regret by everyone who had heard of him. He was a gentleman and affable gentleman during his sojourn in this country last year. He won eminence in Jamaica as superintendent of Customs and had a long career in Commerce and had an international reputation as an expert in constructive engineering. He was one of the most entertaining and informing speakers that appeared before the Chicago meeting of the final Negro Business League last August. --- The proposed "Civic Center" is stirring the colored citizens of Nashville, Tenn., and the project saviors of segregation, and yet it cannot be denied that it also offers the Negro a big chance to demonstrate his own strength and intellectively his own and to make capital out of a plan which may eventually be saddled upon him willy orilly. The Colored people, in their repugnant features, out it has good ones as well. It can be made one of the "show places" o the race in a city noted for its enlightenment of its Negro populace. --- The Alabama Penny Savings Bank, Birmingham, Ala., which recently dedicated a six-story steel constructed banking building, costing $60,000, is one of the largest banks in the country. It brought into a larger life through the heartening influence of the National Negro Business League. When the league started in 1900, this bank and that at Richmond, Va., represented the Negro in banking world. The race boasts of more than sixty establishments of this kind. *How to Secure Cheaper Money on Banking Supervisors* or would topics discussed at the Tuskegee Negro Conference, and it proved to be the big hit of the meeting. Getting money at reasonable rates with which to purchase needed implements, fertilizer, teams and equipment, and to help among our farmers in the South, and the explanation of how this money can best be gotten gave an impetus to the conference that will make it long remembered. The money and credits now that they ever knew before and all will profit thereby. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Adam Green has returned from a visit to Louisville and other points... Miss Mary Woods, of Fourth Street, is visiting Louisville and has returned to Jackson and Harvey Johnson, "the battler," love their Freeman every week... Mrs. George Lee, of Paris, Tenn., is the guest of Miss Ollie Caldwell... Miss Rose Vance is numbered among the sick in Louisville, and is photographed by R. J. Dodd, of Louisville, Ky, at the A. M. E. church, closed, making our church four hundred strong... Rev. Wm. R. Ward returned last Thursday from Louisville, where he has been visiting his bishop, the A. M. E. church will soon be in the midst of a great rally and will have one of the best in the history of the church... Elder Ward will deliver an address to Kory Kowal, Jr. The A. J. Dodd returned to his home Louisville, Tuesday... Mr. Jasper Watson our great revival songster, was a great help in the meeting. Order the Freeman sent to your address of the very low rate of $1,00 for the year. NEGROES REPORTED TO BE PLAN ING AN UPRISING. That the Negroes of Cuba are planning another uprising which they propose to start at the same time as the one which the Liberals are now threatening is learned on good authorities. The Negroes in Havana in great numbers are said to be contributing 25 cents weekly to a fund to be used to forward their plans. It is suspected that this collection of funds is going on, not only in Havana, but also throughout the island. The Negroes are said to be encouraged in their pretensions by the threats now being made by the Liberals. The above is a part of the leading article in the Havana Post of Havana, Cuba, January 22d. The news, we think, will be rather disquieting to Negroes in this country, who absolutely refuse to entertain notions of the kind. Of course, the situations are totally different in the two countries, Cuba and America, consequently a thorough understanding is quite impossible, not to speak of an intelligent discussion, by us in this country. The Negroes of Cuba see things differently to those of America. Spain was the same practically to white Cuban and black Cuban, as a result that country was enjoyed, so far as the enjoyment went, by whites and blacks alike. In the rebellion Negroes were leaders, in the agitation, and in the army. It was but natural to think that when the end came that the blacks and whites would march abreast into the comon good that followed. And it is a fact that immediately subsequent to the independence of Cuba, Negroes did share the offices and whatever consideration followed. That country could not escape the general law. What is in store for the Negroes of one country is in store for those of another country. And we think that "store" will be the final triumph of the Negro as a full-fledged man. He, however, will wait, and wait, and wait for the years to come. We are the children of the centuries. We may hasten or delay the day by our conduct but we can bring nothing to pass. We are not prophets, but the proposition is supported by the philosophy of the struggle of the races of the past, by the unanimity of the white man's verdict as to our status the world around. Hemmed in by unyielding circumstances we neither budge nor stir. If we stir it will be along the lines of the least resistance, leading on to the day whose fateful decree is no less than God's word for authority and exaction. We have the utmost sympathy with the Negroes of Cuba, those that are contributing their earnings for an uprising at some future time. They are heroes in thought—in mind, but useless, needless ones. They but bind their own chains if they only knew it, and contribute nothing to the civil un keep of the world. They are heroes because he who would be free must first strike the blow. But it is evident that our salvation will be worked out by newer processes. Time must do its part. SECTIONAL HATRED AMONG NEGROES? The Atlanta Independent gives it out that a new fad is on, that of sectional hate among Negroes themselves. It delivers the following interesting speech: "Wherever we have gone to the watering places and into the busy marts of all sections of the North, we have been compelled to run up against the great sentiment of the colored man of the North, to look down, not in mercy, but in disdain, at his colored brother from the South. There is no denying the fact, that there is creeping in very largely into the very inner life of most of the colored people of the North, a feeling of contumely towards their brothers who live below the great dividing line. This feeling has grown, and the most casual visitor can not help but feel the sting of this most miserable sentiment. In the years past, the feeling at the North has been limited almost exclusively to the small bunch of high falcontoy society Negroes, and especially those society Negroes North who were fair in complexion. Everybody knowing that this class of people never did contribute one iota to the national growth of the Negro, paid no attention to it. But just as surely as a rotten apple that is placed in a barrel of sound ones will, in the end, not only rot itself, but spread the contamination to the other apples and rot them as well, but so sure will this feeling of sectional hatred that formerly was only possessed by the few dude Negroes of the North, spread itself and show forth in the great masses of all the people." The indictment is rather searching, and based on what the Independent has observed, one will think, since it speaks with the air of authority. Admitting for the sake of argument, that there is some such disposition on the part of northern Negroes to "hand" it to their southern kin now and then, what does it say? It says, as we think it, that some such sectional feeling exists in every country, among all nations of peoples. For example, the country people are not considered in it with the city people. The stage, the lecture platform, wherever is the characterization of man, the urban individual is featured as a sort of booby—a "rube" is the way it is put. Cities do present advantages for culture—a culture not only of books—a post culture or extra culture that comes of a constant attendance at the market of wits—theaters and such like places. In other words a section is known and dealt with according to the quality of its output. There is a way of knowing, just as the needle knows the poles—just as true. The sections having the advantages are not slow in declaring these advantages, some way, somehow. If northern Negroes have lorded over southern Negroes it is due to the general cause outlined and not because they feel inherently better. They have had superior advantages, they doubtless think. And on a whole this is true. The South sends out many well equipped men and women, perhaps they in the aggregate are more brilliant than the northern output. But the South has millions to draw on; the North is limited to the hundreds of thousands. In the North education and talent is so common that it is not valued—properly, at any rate. In the South a fine opportunity for a fine education is still a boon. Master teachers in the North, white teachers with their unlimited opportunity, have been the Gamaliels, and we have sat at their feet. In the South the contact has been less direct. The result is known, acknowledged by the South which makes much ado over northern products, in spite of the arraignment of the Independent. Many other things contribute to the distinction of the section, civil opportunity, political opportunity, mob aggressiveness, all this enters the compound, making some difference in the sections very plain to note. Cause and effect here present and they should be thought about rather than thinking of a baseless cause of sectional differences. We think of the differences as such and not as hate. If the town-made man hates the country-made man—then yes. Otherwise, no. The northern Negroes are stirrel up by the wrongs inflicted on Southern Negroes. They feel in common; they resent in common; they are humbled and humiliated in common when gross injustice stamps in bits the finer traceries of right and mercy. THI&E LINES Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co. 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HARTMANN, DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Groceries, Cigars & Tobacco Old phone, Main, 5070 1130 N. West St., Indianapolis, Ind. THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. IN OLD PADUKE Echoes from the Theaters—Report of the River—Railroad News—Installation of Keystone Lodge No. 63, K. of P., by Sir Knight J. A. Buford, District Deputy. (By J. J. Amos, 1063 N. Seventh St.) Special Post. ...The girl baby who lately arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dam Hubbeltle, is a welcome guest. He Eighth street, is now able to be out among her friends...Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Baker, of Joppa, Ill., are visiting Mrs. Will Diggs, 424 North Thirteenth street, after being confined to his room several days, is abue to be out to his work. Mr. Bailey is a dearest church, Mr. Thomas Overbye was sick at this home, 411 North Twelfth street. He is now feeling fine, and reading Uncle Sam's mail on the fast trains between New York and Chicago. Tom; keep it up...Rev. P. A. 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And after delivering a short address in which he reviewed the work being done in the school, the changes and renovations in the building, the remodeling of the lab, the installation of new equipment, who spoke at length on the importance of co-operation between parent and teacher. His address was to the point and went straight to the heart of his hearth. It effect and will long remain. Among others who spoke was Prof. Simpson and Mrs. C. H. Parrish. Prof. Simpson pointed out in great clearness that the school was a Central high school that entered many of the leading colleges in this country and were holding their own with ease and discipline patronesses of the school, made as most excellent address. She urged the parents to co-operate with the teachers in development, girls, and suggested that it was necessary others to teach by example as well as by precept, if they would do the most effective work. Her appeal to parents to assist the teachers in development, children to prepare their lessons, to attend school regularly and promptly, was both eloquent and timely. Of short but enthusiastic speeches made by parents, all of whom expressed great satisfaction at the progress and improvement being made to the high school and guided their ambition well along. At the close of the program the parents and teachers were invited to the domestic science room, where the young ladies of the school met with refreshments, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Lattimore. All enjoyed this repast greatly. An hour parents and repast was interrupted by informal meetings made by other's acquaintance and discuss school problems profitably. It is the general opinion that much good will result from that meeting. The new principal is making good. The general improvements along all lines in the school are very evident. There is a splendid cooperation between the teachers and including endeavor among the students to do more and better work. We feel sure that it will not be long before Central high school will have outstretched its arms and may be greatly hastened if all good citizens and parents will talk and work to that end. We need a new high school to meet more needs and looks as though it will not be long before it will be in sight. The people have faith in the management of the school and are working to secure the best for their chil- --- We give below a letter received from a Kentuckian in Canada, who has been away for a number of years and has made good: Mr. Lee L. Brown. Dear Sir: Having been on a long tour to the Destination of France, I have been asked to write to you, with the royal family. I want to give a few encouraging words to the young cooks who are starting in life. First, learn the fundamental principles of cooking, and then learn to cook with them not from theory but from practical demonstration. While French cooking today is considered the cooking of the times, yet I find the dishes of our grandmothers and grandparents sooned and tastily garnished, will hold their own with any nation and any period. During my trip, after giving a distinctly southern dinner, I would be sent for to come in and cook with the royal family and their guests. The dishes were new to them and then the seasoning was another great factor, and I want our colored cooks to hold their own with any nation and any period. The dishes of the Southland and cook them along with the modern dishes and they will see themselves that they are able to. I know they can't be beat. Learn to create new dishes and name them and named it after the Duke. He decorated me after the meal was over with his personal gold buttons, with his monogram and crest on to wear when cooking. I learned to use the dining room for kinds of ice cream to represent a water melon and it had decorated with a watermelon plantation scene and called it a Swanuee river melon, and they sent for me to come to the dining room to see the kinds of ice cream and dukes, besides the duchess and princess, presented me with a pin and so on. Also the would visit the kitchen and I would give them the history of the kitchen and the best cooks they originated by the colored cooks. When I found of where I started in Louisville and in twenty years have worked up to cooking for royalty and now am recognized by the best cooks. I don't think I have labored in vain. The duke's personal chef he brought over from England has been decorated by three kings and the German Emperor, and I have given satisfaction it's no small thing to do. I hope these few items will help one who is starting in the catering business to feel encouraged and to strive to reach the highest cook knows it all, and no one can stop one's progress in reaching the top. I remain, sincerely yours. G. K. VERNON Box 21, Station B, Montreal, Canada January 5. EL CENTRO, CAL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Boy Browning, the services were well attended Browning. The Sunday school is making fine progress. Rev. Robinson, founder of this church was here Sunday. The pastor delivered an excellent sermon at the morning service on "Lap Service." The Y. P. U. held a meeting at 5:30. The pastor lectured on "Oop Can Do Better." In the evening the pastor spoke from Matthew 1:21. His subject was MADAM WM. HIRCLE. PROP. "Sin." He brought out many excellent points on how to remedy it. There was a grand reunion meeting on February 2. Annunciation and praise service was held at 7:30 a.m. in the museum. Rendered. Rev. C. Williams made the address of welcome. ... Miss Ella Kinard is progressing nicely with her school. She made the right kind of material to move forward. She is serving of much credit for her efforts. Miss Ella Kinard is recovering from an attack of pneumonia. ... Mrs E. Wilson's family is sick. There is a controversy over whether she will prove detrimental to both if not put to an end. There should be no such condition of aaffirs. Accusations have been made against some of the people, which are not true. But if they are, these people have no place in the service of God. A LITTLE COLORED POET Willie Linden is a colored boy of eleven years, living in Indianapolis. He is getting notice owing to his efforts at making verses. The boy is decidedly different to himself, making him more in common. He seems somewhat in a mood of abstraction—busy with great thoughts. Willie is of normal development, nice appearing and particularly refined in his activities. He has the spark of poetry naturally. Follow him, which he calls "The Most Beautiful of All" has a purpose in it, while seemingly somewhat disconnected in thought. The lines, some of them, are pretty, and he reads them prettier yet. With much reading of the proper kind of poetry, he notes that he rhymes sometimes and sometimes he doesn't. But it's the lines that point to what the little boy may be. The Most Beautiful of All—Indianaapolis (By Willie Linden.) The clouds were shining in the west, With the clouds around her breast, Looking like a crowned monarch, And she felt so in her heart. And the golden clouds around her, To which she never gave a sneer, Seemed to give a golden hue To her beauty through and through. But at last she fades away, And soon after fades the day. And the moon in silent splendor Comes to be the sun's defender. While the moon stands there on duty, Standing there in all her beauty, A large comet shoots across her path, Giving her a fiery bath. But the most beautiful of all Is the God who reigns summer, spring, and winter, Let us praise His holy name, For to earth our Jesus came. Not to win Himself a name, But to win earth our shame. So let none of us fear the rod, For the righteous shall see God. LINES TO A SOUTHERN MAMMY (By Salem Tutt Whitney.) (Copyrighted by the Freeman Publishing Company.) Who can behold the wrinkled face, Where many years have left their trace And a leason from their innocence? In patience, intimacy? Aye, and such courage, too, As the mighty conquerers never knew, Is mirrored on thy countenance. As a slave to the plow, What warrior brave, to history known, Had seen his loved, his very own, Ruthlessly from his bosom torn, Left childless, homeless and cloaked, That warrior to plod, And never lost his faith in God? No voice thou raised in loud lament; No clamorous prayer for vengeance sent, Saint grief lord, lord owed low, Thou the band that thou blow the blow Nor thought thou to retaliate, 但 bowed in silence to a fate That willed that thou, the bosom bare, And the band that thou blow the blow Of the offspring of thine enemy, Where thine own child had ought to be Nor greater love than this is known, Thou loved the usurper as thine own, Sweet wife of thy life, Had I the power I would paint Thy face, that all the world might see, And seeing, pattern after thee, For those we loved, we loved, By thy life is glorified. Thy love is like some beacon light A wanderer welcomes in the night; Its bright rays tell him somewhere near A wanderer sheer, Thy love is like a mother bird That, when a danger note is heard, Calls all her fledglings to her nest, And shelter them from the breast, Unless they persevere, we wiser far Than judge or lawyer at the bar, Unused thys thoughts to speak aloud, In mute communion with thy God, In mute communion with thy wiser far Than judge or lawyer at the bar, The wisdom of an upright heart. Dear noble soul, dear loving hands, Thy life as an example stands, And may thy memory honored, And may thy memory honored, And when no more we'll see thy face, A stone shall mark thy resting place, Engraved: 'To Mammy, loved and true, To Mammy, loved and true, The embodiment of right and good, A model for all womanhood.' YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Gold Leaf Company D, U. R. K. of P, will hold its regular meeting on February 13...Mrs. Wesley Williams is resting easier at this writing...Mr. C. J. Powell, of Cleveland, will give a talk of Mr. Powell to Stewart and friends last week...Mrs. Charles Jackson and Mrs. and Mrs. Ludt, of Myrtle avenue, were in Cleveland last week calling on friends about the benefit of the Federal street, is improving after four weeks of illness...Mrs. Thomas Lonesome was not so well at this writing...The Coleridge Taylor Chorus will give concert of the benefit of St. Augustine Episcopal Mission Monday evening, February 3, in St. John's Episcopal church, Wick avenue...Mrs. Rev. Taylor, the same...Mrs. Mrs. Will Gardner and Mrs. Josephine Finney have been on the sick list...Thomas Lonesome, D. G. W. A. PARKER. Manager 3 C. of K. P., went to Warren Thursday evening and installed the officers of McCormick and Williams, a small street, is improving. Miss Ada C. Brody and William Mossett, of Brownville, Pa., were quietly married at the McCormick house, and Mrs. Foster street, Tuesday evening. After the ceremony a luncheon was served by the hostess. Miss Edna Johnson and L. C. McCormick were sent Mrs. Joe Hill, Mrs. Charles M. Reeves, Miss Mary Honesty, Mr. and Mrs. William Honesty. Rev. John Ogburn was couple left at 8:30 a.m. for Brownville. DULUTH, MINN. Special to the Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams, 125 Palm street, entertained Friday evening at an informal dancing party in Kalamazoo hall, introducing their daughters, Maccola and Lucile. A feature of the evening was a work by Mrs. George Adams, musicians. Miss Anna Colby won the prize. A new Spanish dance was given by Mr. and Mrs. George Adams. Those present wese as follows Mrs. George Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Coles, Mr. and Mrs. John Mobley, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McNell, Mr. and rs. Charles Black, Mr. Jas Black, Mrs. Foster Byrd, Mrs. W. B. Foster, Mrs. George Adams, and William Miss Einares Rhodney, Marguerite Black, Ethel Black, Marguerite Williams, Mary Byrd, Georgia Richey, D. Holden, Anna Colby, Lillian Perry, Blanch Black, Zanie Taylor, Zella Wellington, Missouri Miller, Earl Smith, Willie Black, Eugene Watts, Fieldton Watts, Wellington Glenn, Wallace Rhodney and George E. Steele. Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Steele. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Watts, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. George Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wewsone, and Mrs. George Glenn, Mrs. Eugene Watts, $15 East Sixth street, entertained at a farewell luncheon in honor of Mrs. Rogers, of Chicago, Ill., who has been the guest of Mrs. Louise Bryant, $29 East Fifth street, or several others. Mrs. Louise Bryant and dranddaughter, Mrs. W. F. Maupins and Mrs. Charles Colby. JACKSON, TENN. The Bachelor Club entertained Thursday evening, January 30, in honor of Miss Lillian Hamilton, who is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs. Miss Gibbs will leave soon for her home in South Carolina. The following are officers of the club: Mr. Robert Gibbs, Mr. O. Gibbs, Mr. N. M. Fuller. The inauguration of the new C. M. E. pastor, Rev. Smythe, was well attended last Wednesday night. An excellent program was given by Rev. Smythe, his estimable wife and son to our city. Mr. J. L. Lancaster, of Lancaster House, on berry street, was last Sunday night. Mr. M. Maran, of Chicago attending to business. Dr. N. H. Fuller will leave Friday morning for Memphis, on business, also hold positions. Miss Clara Brown also neighborhood has now opened with Prof. Jerry Anthony as principal. Prof. Harmon, Miss Nettie Grimes and Miss Clara Brown also hold positions. Miss Clara Brown also holds positions in years in the butcher business, died Tuesday, January 21, after a lingering illness of dropsy. Miss Maude Ellison is recovering. Miss Maude Ellison is recovering. Miss Johnne McDavid of Mound, IL, made a trip to this city last week. GREENWOOD. MISS. Notes from the Dandy Dixie Minstrels: We are now in the state of Mississippi and in spite of the inclement weather, business has been very fear. With a hearty welcome, we recorded a competent performance. R. J. Simmons, best of his Christmas vacation, from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Simmons, of Humboldt, Tenn. Jeff Webb, known as Airship, and Chas, English are holding down extreme ends. Albert Boyd sends regards to Mr. Tom Hicks. STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIB Not with hot irons. But do it with Kink-no-more, the greatest hair straightener ever. You can do it with Kink-no-more will straighten the kinkiest kind of hair. Think about it—a preparation that all you have to do is apply it on the hair becomes straight, not to stay for one day or one week, but to last from six to eight months, later nor nothing shall make Kink-no-more work. It has been straightened. Kink-no-more is a wonder worker. 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All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, FEB 8, 1913. NOTICE TO READERS. The Freeman Publishing Company has not decided to continue the low rate of subscription that has been in progress for the past two or three weeks. So there is only seven days left in which to order the Freeman for one year for $1.00, and if you wish to get in on the cheap rate, send in your order at once and don't keep putting it off for the next day. We are now preparing to interest you with some new features in our columns and an addition of spicy news. You should not miss taking advantage of the low rate. At any rate, the automobile is no respecter of persons. February is living up to its reputation as the very coldest of months. Everybody indorsed Fred Moore, of the New York Age, for the Liberian ministership, except Calvin B. Chase. He seems to have the chronic grouch. The city stands for Sunday baseball. Just as well complete the job by opening up the theaters. Give the people what they want, is our theory of government. Jesse Binga, the colored banker of Chicago, has become a member of the Illinois Bankers' Association, being the first of the race admitted to its membership. The vote for him was unanimous. Mr. Binga was made to understand that the association was too democratic, too broad, to draw the color line. This is a recognition, and worth while, by a pioneer colored banker of the North. He has made a good impression, and among those who readily know the meritorious along his line. The new rule for crossing the streets got a lot of folks locked up this week, because they weren't on to the new "gag." The jail was filling up so rapidly that the city fathers gave rush orders to the police not to arrest the citizens unless they refused to obey. Had things continued as they started out, a new addition to the jail would have been needed. The new order relieved the situation, and things are as they were. Remember, however, that you must not jaw back at the police, or you will be in imminent danger. The Twilight Club of New York recently announced that, after a canvass of three thousand representative Americans, the following are the most socially useful citizens: Jane Addams, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas A. Edison, Judge Ben Lindsay, Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, J. P. Morgan, Dr. Simon Flexner, Booker T. Washington, Helen Gould, Eugene V. Debs, Mrs. Russell Sage, the Rev. Anna Shaw. Some one a few years ago wrote a silly appearing song or some verses about a Negro always being in it. Not so silly, after all. The Negro manages to get in most everything. Video our Booker T. The Freeman calls for aid for the wife of S. Coleridge-Taylor, who is in need of funds to support her family. This paper says that recitals throughout the country will get the needed funds. We are sure The Livingstone would contribute her share to such a recital—The Livingstone, Salisbury, M. C. The plea was not made to The Freeman; it was made to Dr. Booker T. Washington. We took it up at once, thinking that the Negroes of America would gladly assist the widow of the late lamented Coleridge-Taylor. We suggested recitals in our many communities, with the object of turning the proceeds to the widow. There is a disposition to help, but no one has taken the initiative. What has Mr. Washington to say? Representative Roddenberg, of Georgia, was astiride his hobby last week. He is most strenuously opposed to the intermarginality of certain races. He has selected Negroes and Chinese as his butt of attack. He asks the House of Representatives to keep these from the white folks. Well, it seems to us that the white folks might manage their own marital affairs. Roddenberg made his own selection, and now he means to dictate whom others shall have. If the "niggers" and "chinks" are too low for association, those coming in contact with them will know it best. They will not need guardians to warn them, to say the least. Our government is growing paternal enough, without taking on a thing with which it has no concern. One set of men has no right to dictate to another set what they shall or shall --- not do, unless they themselves are included. Such laws will be obeyed when there's nothing else to do. They would not be laws; they would be insults. Insults are to be resented when possible. We are opposed to intermarriage of Negroes and white people because of the known opposing sentiment. We are opposed to laws saying as much, because, as said before, they are insults and not laws. FIXING THE PRESIDENTIAL TERM. The United States Senate has passed a measure by which the presidential term is extended to six years and limited to one term. This is in accord with a sentiment that has been growing for years. Perhaps it would have remained merely as sentiment for many years, had it not been for the well-known activities of Theodore Roosevelt, who, in his insistence that the people rule, thought to put aside the honored custom of the possible two terms of four years each. The theory of popular government is all right, meaning that the people have what they want, when the people actually want something. It does not mean leading them against their better judgments by those who are in position to do so. Woodrow Wilson, president-elect, is very popular at this time. He is thought to be of excellent judgment, of great qualities, heart and head. Many men will swear by him, owing to what he is, or what they think he is. In an hour of undue ambition he could play havoc with our theories of government—that is, after he has become thoroughly established as a dependable leader. An idol once made is very difficult to undo. Such individuals can fly in the face of the usages of years, may assail fundamental laws, carrying by assault the very foundation of government, and supported by the theory that what's being done is the will of the people. Furthermore, we cannot get away from the fact that it is the will of the people. But it is like the "desire" of sick men who have been unduly influenced, a sort of duress which they are willing to deny and denounce when at their better selves. History is full of incidents where the people boiled over, wrought against their better judgments, and who, in the calm of after years, admitted their mistakes. The presidential term of six years is ideal, a thing discovered out of our experiences. The executive has come to be more than simply a dispenser of jobs. He needs his time for the increasing dignity and importance of his office rather than building up a machine for his own succession. As it is now the President gets just about eighteen months or two years of comparative quiet, when he must again be off for the "war." In event the Senate measure becomes law, he will not find it necessary to build up his fences. He will not find it necessary to gallop over the country in self-defense or for a campaign of invasion, thus the President and the dignity of the office will be more nearly related—will, in fact, be one. DALLAS, TEXAS. Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran Street; Branches Where News Items and Things of Interest for Publication Will Be Received Daily if Left at Black's Confectionery, 423 North Central Avenue, and Hooper's Drug Store; Will Receive Prompt Attention. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSFAPER. man.....Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mayes entertained several of their friends and their families and club members Monday afternoon and evening. February 11th was the reigned supreme, and enjoyment was the chief topic discussed....We sympathize with the relatives and friends who lost their loved ones by death during the past week here, and at the residence of Miss Martha Watson, corner Cochran and Ball streets, was much enjoyed....Mrs. J. O. Allen, of Texarkana, Ark, returned to her home after spending several weeks with wife, Mr. Grisham a 2016 Cochran street. The Carnation Art Club was organized January 4th. The special work is sewing and embroidery art work. Meets every Monday evening. The office ladies of Dallah. The officers are Miss Julia Hefflin, president; Lily Watson, secretary; Miss Clarenda Coleman, treasurer. The club colors are red, pink and white. Motto: Carriages, and hacks call Big Union Line. Phone, 1007. $207 \frac{1}{2} North Central avenue. Your clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired. Called for and delivered, Layette, Oak Street, Phone, Mail, 4550, 2404 Live Oak street. Greggs & Jones, proprietors. DEATHS OF PROMINENT PEOPLE. Tom West, Mrs. Lula Hall Boone— Falls City Medical Association— The Ohio Theater. (By Lee L. Brown, 1006 West Chest nut Street.) Mr. Tom West, of West Kentucky street, died Tuesday morning. Mr. West was a well-known citizen of Louisville. He leaves a wife, daughter, Harriet West Jordan, and a host of friends to mourn her. The funeral services were held at the residence of his daughter, Wednesday. Mrs. Emma Reed, a well-known lady of this city, died Sunday at 4:30 at the last hour of Col Johnson (white), on Second street. The funeral services were held at Quinn Chapel church Tuesday afternoon. The union revival at Quinn Chapel is drawing alrge crowds and will continue all this week. Mrs. Lula Hall Boone, after an illness of several months, died at the family reside of Harriet Street. Wednesday morning, January 22, and was buried from the Green Street Baptist church of which she was a member, Friday afternoon, where a large number of friends gathered. And a tribute of reverence for her memory. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H. W. Jones, assisted by Rev. C. C. Bates. Recently a white policeman, in full uniform, killed another white man while on duty. The jury handed down the verdict, and all of the daily papers made a great howl, even the prosecuting attorney was disgusted at the court's decision. So strange that our daily papers failed to inform another officer last year, who murdered a colored man on South Seventh street. The man's name was Smith. Nothing was ever said in the editorial columns of our daily papers. The colored physicians of Louisville are making strenuous efforts to have colored nurses and internes in the new million dollar hospital in course of erection. Quite a number of receptions and dances have been given during the past week. Mr. Rufus S. Stout, president of the Inter State Industrial College, located in Texarkana, Ark., is sojourning in the city for a few days in the interest of his work. Miss Georgia Moore, one of Louisville's best teachers, has been selected to take charge of the new School for Incorrigibles. No better selection could have been made by the intendent. Miss Moore will result. The Falls City Medical Association met Tuesday night at the residence of Dr. E. D. Whedbeen. Quite an enjoyable was enjoyed by the many physicians who gathered around and talked with many interesting topics were discussed. Recently Dr. Pindar Flack, one of our leading colored surgeons, performed a most remarkable operation, and one which so far had never been heard of in the medical world. We received a letter this week from Willie Frank Williams of Adosta, Ga. He is the young man who had the patient Young Williams is now attending college in Atlanta, Ga. He is associated with Editor W. S. Lowery, of Atlanta. He the young journalist will be hard from ere long as one of the leading journalists in the country. We wish him great success in his travel toward the topmost round. Prof. W. B. Matthews, principal of the high school, is making good. Miss Elizabeth Inez Finney, assistant librarian, who has been on the sick list on account of her eyes, is able to be at her post again. With Dutch Gardner serving as a private citizen, Walnut street seems quiet. We hope that a few more of the Louis-vill police will decide to resign. The Olio theater is about to stage a new play, by Mr. A. H. Graham, a choice to read this play, as it fell to our lot to typewrite the original copy. We will call off our war horses and decide to stage first-class shows like the one he is about to stage. Your correspondent will visit the Olio during the week and we will be in saying, if produced as written, is worth going to see. We take our hats off to you, Mr. Hogan, in this new change for the Olio, our hot shot will turn to words of praise. VAL P. MITCHEM, OF BENTON HARBOR, MICH. Secures Valuable Property—Will Be Made a Fashionable Summer Place. Val P. Mitchem, of Benton Harbor, Mich., recently closed an important deal, whereby he came in possession of a valuable corner of Empire avenue and Broadway. According to Mr. Mitchem's plans the place will be converted into a fashionable summer resort for colored people. Early in the spring he will begin the necessary maintenance to will have a building of fifty guest rooms. These rooms will be models of convenience and fittingly beautiful. A dance and amusement hall will be added, thus insuring all features incident to well conducted resorts. Mr. Mitchem is a chef; he has had twenty-one years of experience in the best hotels, consequently he is prepared to meet the demands of water, food and recreation. He will be aly assisted his wife, who is also known for her culinary excellence. SOCIAL CIRCLE IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE. Mt. City Dancing Class entertained last Tuesday evening with a grand banquet at the new Masonic Temple. About fifty couples were present and also had an audience. The Southern Quartet to sing between dances. The punch was served by Mr. Green Scruggs. Mr. James Isom, the president, and Mr. James Hunt, the manager, smiles and send, regards to all friends. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Elite Thimble Club gave a concert at the Third Christian church on January 30. It was a grand success and largely attended. .... The Rev. George Hoagland has returned home from his trip South. He visited Nashville, Tenn., Louisville, Ky., and New York, the much impressed with the South and the spirit of the Nero, and his trip was a pleasure Learn to be an Automobile Expert by Mail Major's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence Chauffeur School W. L. MAJORS PRES. President W. L. Major in his 4,500 (5000) Pennsylvania Car. General View of the School and Cars. THE OFFICE & CORRESPONDENCE DEPT. MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION DEPT. PHOTO & DESIGN BY. SEXTON. The Oldest, Largest and Best Automobile School in the Country—Thirteen Years of Experience. Our course can be completed in seven weeks. A good opportunity for industrious men. We have made and are making hundreds of dollars, and can place you in the same position at a small cost. Don't delay. Write today for illustrated picture of school and terms. MAJORS' M. T. C. C. SCHOOL, 117 N. Cardinal Ave., St. Louis, Mo. W. S. FEARANCE. Secretary: W. L. MAJORS. President and Manager. as well as being instructive. . . Miss Mabel Hawkins was hostess for the Elite Thimble Club last Thursday evening. All had a fine time. . . Lieutenant Witherpoon remains about the same, and is very friendly. Jackson is a few days, but will return to Rockford, Ill, where he will open a place of business. . . The C. A. & T. C. gave their first annual ball at the Coliseum last Thursday evening. There was a large crowd from out of town and indeed it was a grand affair. The ball was furnished by Johnson's orchestra of Champaign, Ill. Everybody had a delightful time. SHEFFIELD, ALA. Speak Mr. Charles Wallace, who was an employee at the Sheffield hotel as fireman, died very suddenly in his room Thursday, aged 81. He was a child to mourn his loss. Mr. Henry Taylor lost his house by fire on Friday morning. The only thing saved was two children. He was a Hill. Mr. J. H. Lovelace, of this city, has returned home from Columbia, Tenn., where he spent several weeks with relocation. Mr. E. Mrs. E. Robinson spent Sunday in Florence. IRONDALE, OHIO. (By Peck Pennington.) Miss Catherine Johnson, of Welfville, O, spent the past week here the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Foster Robson.....Mr. Robson, and Mrs. Foster Robson, week, but is improving.....Mr. Earnest Pennington and Doc Hogdson have some new skating tricks they showed on the ice pond Saturday.....H. P. Roy says he has been skating hard water, hard water, hard water, Mr. Carl Kates left for Stubbsville on Sunday.....From the looks of the weather here, the groundhog seen something Sunday, and your paper for you won't have at Peck's shop, for you won't have all night long. CENTRALIA. ILL. Mr. and Mrs. Z. Offord went to St. Louis, Mo. on Thursday of last week to visit their daughter, Mrs. Carrie McCord, and their mother, Mrs. Offord concluded to stay an indefinite time with her daughter...Mrs. L. Dobbin is on the sick list...Mrs. F. Lowery, our leading carpenter, and our employee, Mrs. John Mitchell has resigned his position as foreman in the Illinois Central railroad shop, and has accepted a position as electrician. Vallums and Brock's store is doing a big business. They invite and treat all alike. They say everybody is doing well at St. Louis, Mo. on Thursday, February 6, to visit relatives and friends...Mrs. Cross and daughter returned home from Mounds, Ill., where they have been working at St. Louis, Mo. on Thursday, February 6, to visit relatives and friends...Mrs. Cross and daughter returned home from Mounds, Ill., where they have been working at St. Louis, Mo. on Thursday, February 6, to visit relatives and friends...Mrs. Cross and daughter returned home from Mounds, Ill., on account of bein gon the sick list...Mr. Trancy is hostier at the C. & B. railroad shops here...Mrs. W. H. Lewis is on the sick list. WHERE THE FREEMAN CAN BE BOUGHT. The Indianapolis Freeman is for sale at the Adkins Bros, 1011 Schwartz street, Fifth ward, Houston, Texas. Thos. W. Butler, agent. HOT SPRINGS. ARK Special to THE FREEMAN. Beautiful Mount Glenwood One of the Most Beautiful in Cook County Oak trees and a sparkling stream of water running through the center. 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DUDLEY FINDS MONEY Enough to pay $1.00 to read the Freeman 52 weeks in the year before the price raises February 15 to $1.50 work, shows himself to be one of the best all around comedians of the younger age. He has a strong, good sounding voice and a complete knowledge of thought and action in comedy. He is to rank with the best later on, but not now, for he has just STAGE NOTES. Robert Joplin is playing the East and Canada. Been playing New York state. Malloy and Malloy at Dudley's Theater, Washington, D. C., this week, February 3. The Rex Theater is open with Vaudeville under new management at Durham, N. C. John E. Cooper, tramp magician, is playing Jacksonville, Fla. His address is 426 Jackson street. Gaines and Brown played Westfield, Mass, February 3, 4, 5; North Hampton 6, 7, 8; United time. Leon, magician and ventriloquist, is at Jacksonville, Fla., for a few days. Address 62 Estelle street. Sandy Burns' Stock Company at the Alcazar theater, Galveston, Tex., is said to be one of the best in Texas. Allen and Morton have been a riot at the Howe Theater, Washington, D. C., for two weeks. At the Fairland this week, Philadelphia to follow. The Benbow Trio open in Atlanta, Ga., on the D. Joi circuit, January 27, making good. The act is said to be one of the best trio acts seen in Atlanta. Stovall and Stovall opened at St. Louis this week, at the Booker T. Washington Annex theater. Act making it all right. Taking bows nightly. Miss Stovall won em at once with her pretty face and sweet voice. Lillian Garay and boys open two weeks to 13.6. Congress Cafe, Chicago, February 3 to 16. Garay has a nice, neat act, full of ginger and always working. Regards to friends. Would like to hear from Mable Heard, also George Barrett. Happy Simpson, the Jolly Tramp, barrel jumper and acrobat, dislocated, knee cap knee and missing a jumper and barrel. After four weeks after the doctor's care he is again well and able to continue work. Mr. Buckner, of Buckner and Buckner, after a two months' illness ni Nashville, Tennessee, at his wife's home, opened at the Metropolitan Theater, Memphis, and two weeks of success there opened for C. P. Baley, 81 Dac Carter street, Atlanta, Ga. Edwin Jackson, better known as "Jack," the sensational snare drummer of St Louis, Mo., late of the J. H. Boyer Fashion Plate Minstrels says that he "hit the griffin" and "Jack" is the gift of good business qualities and also a "crack" drummer, and is liked by all professional people for his jolly disposition. We hope he may change his mind about the "road," although he declined several offers from different man- MRS ELIZABETH HUDDLESON Passed Away—Was a Member of "Harmony Four." Toledo, O. Mrs. Elizabeth Huddleson, of the Kentucky Harmony Four, en route with the White Slave Co., died suddenly Saturday. Huddleson, husband of deceased, will take the remains to Topeka, Kan., for burial, leaving Topeka in m., Sunday, Leaf Route. CIRCLE THEATER, PHILADELPHIA, PA With five good acts gives the best performance in several weeks. Archie Jones and wife, fresh from Kentucky, opened the show ony with accent on the opened. Mr. Jones had what they wanted and kept the audience seated even though the closing number, came in for several encores. Mrs. Jones' expression and a pair of womens' eyes jeered. The Dick Dockster, opened and closed amid rounds of applause. Same old Billy. Seems to improve with age. Joe and Lena Henderson, in a sketch imaginable, made things hum. Irritated by Miss Lena is a feature. Groteques cake dancing was an act by its self. Henderson is a good singer, dancer and eccentric. He made the audience. They ran off with the bill. Robinson and Randall, Chicago boys, left not an opening in making this the strongest bill in town. Miss Lena stood out. Their closing, "The Pussy Cat Rat," was new here and was a big play all the good time before returning West. The only red colored comedy juggler ever witnessed East, did a great act, a sort of combination. I can't tell which was the better, the monologue or the dexterity. The only list and should favor for the better buesse. DALLAS. TEX. Park Theater. The McDaniel Stock Company is still the scream of Dallas, playing to crowded houses when the weather will permit. Or McDaniels, the leading man, in Chicago, will be the life of a man hounded by the law. It appeals to each and every one. The applause he receives shows that the theatergoers love producer and manager. The only real one in the South producing real polite and moral plays, taken from life. May succeed in a cultured man, for he is a cultured man, Sanford and Sanford are doing nicely. Edwards and Edwards are getting good applause. Robert Ward, lately of the Standard at Port Wentworth, is getting great applause. He surely is some singer and soloist. Lovey Whitman, as Strawberry Pete, is doing great work; a city artist, Harry Fields, a City artist, Harry Fields, a city artist, Harry Fields, but he still thinks K, C, Mo, the best place. Mrs. Harris, our leading lady, is doing better; she is a nice singer. Monday, Father, she is a novice's Mother. "Re-ends to all friends." SOME OBSERVATIONS OF THE STAGE. (By Charles D. Marshall.) The coming of Paul D. Langford, Mrs. Loisse McPheeeters and Miss Margaret L. Addis better known as the three Langfords, brings to mind a family of real artists, these parts few theater-goers have any interest of this famous family. How ever, Langfords have always been thanked for a greater ministrel than "Kid" Langford in his day, or you might say four times, as a comedian at any time during his career has recently been well taken by his friend, Mr Paul D. Langford, or, as he is known, the profession, as Pickdoo Langford. Mr. Langford, in his first appearance here, backpacks work, shows himself to be one of the best all around comedians of the younger set. He has a strong, good sounding voice and a complete knowledge of thought and accents. He is the best later on, but not now, for he has just started. What points to his success to come is his ambitious mind that is always willing to try to give the public his best. He laborers hard to please his audience and give him the best possible sketch entitled "My Friend from Bam," with the cast as follows: Pickdoo, the royal coon, P. D. Langford; Torch Light, Miss L. L. Langford; Pickdoo's wife, Miss Adelaide; for the numbers will be used: "Its All Gone Now," "His Name Is Ephraham Johnson Brown" and "Need No Introduction." Prof. T. L. P. H. Davis, the famous dramatic baritone soloist, is receiving storms of applause singing the latest classic melodies at the Oriole Theater this week. The Oriole Theater is considered to be one of the best houses in town, and the plan of entertaining to please his audience without rendering ragtime. THE NEW CROWN GARDEN. Offered its patrons one of the biggest and best laughing shows of the season, notwithstanding the different kinds of weather we are living in, and we're doing the average winter business. Tim Owlsley, the "Wizard," as he is oft-times called, has proven that he is the man who knows when and what to do when it comes to please him and when colorado men offer their race something they find many things to impede their progress by members of their own race. E. Owlsley have put their heads together with the determination to succeed. And with the show knowledge of Tim the Wizard, and the business knowledge of Mr. Elwood Owlsley, Tim stock is now being offered to the Crown patrons, and the shows are the kind that make you like it. Mr. Owlsley, the legitimately turned to the stage and is writing and producing new material as well as acting the same. And as everyone knows what Tim can do with the combined efforts of the success which attends the efforts of such a man. Mr. Knox is all smiles, and you can't blame him. With such a partner in business as Tim the reward is bound to Brown and Brown. Is the main feature in the vaudeville part of the show this week, and are one big hit. They return to us with new songs, dances and funny songs. Marie DeVerie. A white singing soubrette, did very nicely. This is the first white act we have seen in this house for some time. The Tabaldock Stock composed of the fathers of Mr. Howard Kelly and Mrs. Kelly, Mr. Paul Langford and May Langford, Mr. John Gertrude, Miss Ursel Barnette, Miss Olive Langford, Miss Eileen Barnette. The big song hits this week are: "Somebody耳 is Gettin' It," by Mr. Kelly and company; "I Do As Much For You," by Miss Ursel Barnette, and the "Wise Old Owl" by company, and "Ohio," by Lang- Mr. Owlsey reproduced "In Hell For Twenty Minutes," in a new way which sent the audience home full of laughter. Mr. John Gertrude was the best of them, bily the Kelly, Mrs. Kelly, as Miss Sockey, acted her part nicely. Mr. Kelly, as Bad Bill Jones, showed us in true style how to be bad. Miss Ursel Barnette as the Devil's favorite imp, played Part. Mrs. Oliviaugford, as the twin imp of Hades, likewise played her part well. Tim Owlsey, as Jasper, did what we all know he can do, make you laugh and then laugh more. He also advertised a show to make a show we have—I think they are right. By J. AT THE WASHINGTON, D. C., THE ATERS Blue Mouse. Price and Taylor did well in songs and dance, featuring the song 'A Do Right Woman, a Man and a Dog.' The pictures closed a very good bill to good crowds at Manager Green's house. Foraker Lillian Bradford went well in songs playing to us when we were the raker or when we had pictures close bill. Fairyland Sanifer and CSanifer cleaning up and soong sang and danced themselves into favor, featuring their song, "The Big San Station" as usual run of pictures. Same Chelsa. Malloy and Malloy in songs and dance Fair, although not best bill seen at this house. Manager Gentry still had out his S. R. O. sign and was packing them and wore a broad smile. Tures closed the standard bill, not up to the manager's standard for this house, yet Manager Gentry keeps his playhouse as popular as ever. THE MAJESTIC THEATER. COLUMBIA, MO. The Majestic theater patrons were highly entertained last week by the team of Hanze & Hanze. The management cided to leave the theater on another week to volunteer in a act which should make good in any house. Mr. Hanze, as a monologist, is a top notcher, and the audiences that he is one of are not disappointed, which isn't giving Mr. Hanze credit that is due him, they should have spoken it more emphatically, and said plainly, "We are considering the inclement weather. The management would be glad to hear from acts at all times. Acts playing Kansas City and railroad are having our theater. The management Big City Trio disbanded in Columbia on account of the girls having to go home, and Cherokee Thornton and Ile Owen have joined hardcore should frame up a good act, as they are both good Lincoln Theater. Last week's bill opened with Riggs and Ganby, who went big. - Miss Laura Tyler, quite a nice singer and dancer, well and was booked by exotic fields and Wilson will fair. The Original Ethiopian Comedy Four was a scream, Nellie Belmore, white was also well received. The Carter Trio returned and renewed their reputation. The Stewart Brothers will always move on 135th street where they goes bigger each time they appear. This house promop their audiences another big bill this coming week. Crescent Theater. Prof. Gasito and Mr. Henrico, as the Hindoo mysteries, a great novelty act, was the feature at this theater all week. Their work was mystifying. They kept THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER the audience wondering how they did it. Some of the best tricks ever seen done by them. Their trunk trick started everyone talking, as it was different from the other tricks. Their water tank trick was great. Toots Davis, late of the Dixielanders, is some dancer. Jules Levy Family, musical, more than pleased. Gulport came back strong, even. From the line-up of next week's big show we will see another good show all week. Family Theater. The Denslows opened up here big, Tatten and Lee made quite a hit. The Musses in a one-act sketch were closed, Miss Ethel Williams did nice. Tolliver and Chappelle have a refined up-to-date act, in Mexican people have one great act, but it didn't catch that audience nearly as good as it should. Their finish should have been better. Such audiences disgust and discourage a good No. 1 act like that, and these people worked very hard, too. Well, don't get discouraged. You have the act, that's Pioneer Theater. At this house all of week before last the bill was good. Last week they advertised from the stage an act called the Palace of Flames, Zacconi Italy's foremost movie starman, who is shown owned by Kelly and Rhodes in their soldier act, which was good. Nuget and White were a big hit here to. The management promises to have some Franklin Theater. thing great all next week. ting great. He bought a good bicycle act, which opened this bill. The Bradfords worked one show. Pennell and ePennell, another very good act, got by nicely. Then came the Toliver Trio the name alone mentioned is enough. This's some act, and closed the bill. Marshall and Triblet left Sunday for Boston. They are on the United time. Billy Percille went big last last, closing the bill at Keeney's Third Avenue theater, New York City, fl Toliver and Chappelle, Kingston, N. Y., February 3, 4 and 5. Moore's Minstrels closed last week for unknown reasons. HOUSELEY AND NICOLAS AT THE GRAND THEATER Hit of the Evening—Interesting Items Along the "Stroll." The Grand Theater. The Monogram Vaughn and Vaughn open the bill on Monday night but did not elicit much applause. White acts don't take well among colored audiences if they are not the real thing. However, when they are well applause gowned won continuous applause by singing "Oh. What a Night." When she sang "Mechanical Loving Man" the audience roared and lapped when she sang "What a Night." Cumbum sings another excellent number. Cumbum is always funny and a good dancer. His partner, Miss Fletcher, was exceedingly agile when she sang "Just a little." She is sure to sing Cumbum sings Mr. "Burt Williams' latest success, "My Landlady." The act closes with good dancing. The Victoria Trio, opening with the Coon, and the gown, who always sings "Caretta." This is the second week for the trio. The Lux. Mr. Zulawski is the manager of this new theater, which is located at Thirty-fifth and Michigan avenue. The fifth is the prettiest. The South side has the special features every night, two acts and five reels of motion pictures. There are 800 seats on the main floor. No arches, and everything is sanitary and cooled citizens are welcome. "I Should Worr!" is the title of the new song by Alfred Anderson and Joe Jordan. The song is on the press and will be issued in a few days. The Amateur Minstrel held a good rehearsal at the K. of F. Theater. Their entertainment will be held on Easter Monday night at Oakland Music Hall. Mr. Harrison will take the place of Mr. Dorsay at the Monogram theater, Mr. Dorsay accepting a position at Jones' Cabaret on Wabash avenue. Mr. Dorsay has been at the Monogram theater and is also a musician and com- GET ME, STEVE? The Freeman $1.00 the year until February 15. "Madme X" at Walnut Street Theater Louisville, K. (By Geo. Slaughter.) The engagement of that well-known emotional actress, Eugene Blair, is always a welcome event in interest aticles in Louisville, in interest taken Street theater, starting with Sunday matinee, February 9, next, is doubled by the face that she is to appear as Madam in Alexander Bissell's drama *The Never in All her career has Miss Blair had a better opportunity for the display of her talent. The role calls for just such an emotional and tempermal actress as she, and gives her Her excellent work in "Zaza" and "The Kreutzer Sonata," gave evidence of still greater ability where the character called for. Of the play little can be said that has not heretofore been told. Few, if any, plays have received more publicity than Madame Bovary. It is a powerful human play, but upon an everyday occurrence, a woman's first false step—what it leads to and goes to power—is the way of the transgressor is hard. The moral it teaches is far better understood than many sermons are. Miss Blair is supported by an every-day production is identical with that seen during the long runs of the play in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, London, Paris and Berlin. Matines will be on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. EASTERN THEATRICAL NEWS. (By Billy E. Jones.) Billy E. Jones is featuring with great success the songs, "That Old Girl of Mine" and "If All My Dreams Were Made of Gold," on which he is receiving three and four encores. Perry Bradford, of Bradford and Bradford, takes issue with the party writing the songs of the Old Owl. The Freeman, and states that the people in the West are being imposed upon by this would-be critic, who takes great pleasure in knocking acts superior to his own. Unknown states state of the Old Owl. Bradford states he noticed a mention of his act while playing the Crescent theater, New York, recently, which was far different to that made by his own act, and he also states that he is personally acquainted with the writer, who would do well to take the kindly advice of a friend to stop foisting his ignorance on the public and try to secure legitimate work. The Bradfords have an act which always makes good. Cook and Stevens are at Proctor's theater, Newark, N. J. Sims and Thompson are playing at Jones' theater, Brooklyn, N. Y. Karle Cook, the society entertainer and comedian, will leave New York for six weeks to travel through the South. The punch that characterized Alda Overton Walker's former vauille offering is noticeably lacking in what she chooses to call her "girl talent." Miss Walker is as versatile and graceful as ever and the girls dance a little better than they sing. In the construction of the new vehicle some one slipped, and the girls up marks the difference. Of the six numbers rendered "Bon Bon Buddy," held over from her former act, and used for the finale, proves the winners advantage, replacing those which fall short. The costumes were carefully selected and look well. The act consumes about twenty minutes. Cooper and Robison this week at the Orpheum theater, Montreal, Canada. I would like to state through this column to Mr. Perry Bradford that there has been a number of complaints made in regard to the criticism of acts by performers playing in New York. The writer seems to apply to the writer who is writing under the name of The Old Owl. Miss Laura Brown, the well-known playwright, is playing at one of the picture houses in Brooklyn, and is doing nicely. You have only a few days left in which to get in on the low subscription rate. The Freeman will be sent to your address for $1.00 the year until February 15, 1913. LOUISVILLE, KY. "High Life in Burlesque" at the Buck inham, Theater. (By George Slaughter.) A large corps of clever comedians and a bevy of bewitching young girls will make the engagement at Buckingham Theatre, Burlesque, the Buckingham Theatre, the most attractive. As this season's new acquisition in the burlesque hit here, this attraction should prove quite a hit here. It is said to be one of the biggest of musical productions, seeing as the lavish display of goodnough scenery and beautiful costumes. At the head of the big company is Pat White, the celebrated Irish comedian. He is aided in his funmaking efforts supporting company players in the full moment throughout the entertainment. The musical numbers are new and highly diverting; they are some of the tuneful variety and very catchy. Some of the exceptional characters include Boy Bag "The Butchawk" "String of Roses" "Syncopated Boogie Boo" "Put on Your Old High Hat" "It is Great to Be In Love" and "Good Fellow." a meritorious guildsville contingent film in audeville act. It is made up of the following specialties: Will Deery and Ollie Francis, the two funmakers, in bits of nonsense; Charles Falke, the lyric tenor, in past tensions; and Tom Barrett and May Belle, the bodily sketch, entitled "The Surfraggtes." THE FREEMAN IN WASHINGTON D. C. The Freeman is for sale in Washington, D. C, at the drug store of Board & McGuire, 1914-1 2-14th street W. N, 9th and You streets. 1914-1 2-19th street W. N, 12th and You streets; Nappers, 184th 7th street W. N; W. M. Wayers, 184th Florida avenue W. N; W. Ada Stahel, 702 Florida avenue; Morse, 1904 L street W. N; Richardson, 10th and You streets; J. B. Clark, 810 Florida avenue N. W. Until February 15 the Freeman only $1.00. SONG. "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Send 15 cents for this beautiful, classy rag, BETTIE SONG PUB, CO., 2711 Gullillot street, Dallas, Texas. feb22 ROUTE. S. H. DULEBLE, in "Dr. Beans From Boss- 10-11-12; Warren 13; Erle, P. 14-15. PROF EPH EPH WILLIAMS FAMOUS EDH EPH ORANDINA, Fla. Feb. 10; Jacksonville, Feb. 7 to Jacksonville, DANIELY B. MINSTRELS—Dallas, Tex. Feb. 9 to 15. THE BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY CO.-Martinsburg, W. Va.; Feb. 10; Staunton, W. Va.; Lexington, Stauton, 13; Glen Jean, W. Va.; Charleston, 15; Colored ARISTOCRACY MINSTRELS Green street, Augusta, Ga., indigent. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List. Allen, Mack Bryant, Archie Butler, G. E. Blue, Mike Brooks, Marion Butler, G. E. Boone, Bob Brown, Mike Buckner-Buckner Bright, Turner Bryon, Joseph O. Carmine, Marinett Clemens, Amos Conley, J. Arthur Childs, W. H. Coleman James C. Coleman, H. A. Cook, Sam Costello, Julian Davis, Jolly Davis, Frank Flanks, Fredie Fields, Henry Foxworthy, Julius Graham, Frank Gazan, Billy Hooten, Eugene Irwin, Warren Jackson, W. J. Lockhart, W. W. Lewery, Vance McCamion, J. H. Manley, Prince Massey, Wizard Marmellwell, The Great Mack, W. M. Irwin C. Irwin Bickowon, Chas Nickerson, Amos Pitt, J. B. Pickett, Dave Richardson, Irvie Samuel S. Smith, John Spikes Bros. Stone E. Sturner, H. J. Smith, James Tarrv, James Timmie, Willie Timmie, Willie Venerable, Alex Wilson, J. R. Williams, George H Washington, W. T. Kenton, Miss Hester Lucas, Miss Dotson Lilly, Cornelius Layne, Miss McGinty, Lucille Moore, Mrs. Lila McClure, Mrs. Lila McClure, Miss Gipple Payne, Miss Mamie McGinty, Miss Scankli, Princess Smith, Miss Bessie Stiles, Doshie Townsend, Mary Taylor, Nettle Nannah Williams, May Wilms, Ruth Brown, Magnolia Beechmum, Blanche Brown, Rosie Curtis, Mrs. Louise Crawford, Virginia Ennis, W. R. Rosie Garrett, Miss Early Groves, Miss R. Howard, Mrs. Nettle Hall, Carrie Mae Irwin, Teresa Haree, Ninnon Hardee, Louse The New Crown Garden, Indianapolis, Ind. Can give all acts booked from 3 to 5 consecutive weeks. Get busy and write for open time. No commission. Tim E. Owsley, Mgr. New Circle Theatre Booked through the Ebony Vaudeville and Musical Exchange, offices 1820 22 Rodman St. Philadelphia, Pa. All kinds of acts wanted quick. The only colored, licensed and bounded Negro Agency in America (exclusively). Managers write for good proposition. This Exchange has just begun and can play acts five weeks. Watch us grow. Buckingham Theatre, Louisville, Ky., One week, Commencing Sunday Mat., Feb. 9 "High Life in Burlesque!" MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. KEITH'S Grand Opera House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. 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. Monogram Theatre! The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side, playing all First Class Acts. Orchestra the very best. Hourly performance from 8 to 11. Matinees Sundays and Holidays. ADMISSION. 10 CENTS. 3028 State Street Near 31st Street Chicago, Illinois Orchestrations written, 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 Monologist Extraordinary With his Nosegay of Nonsence Culled From the Garden of Fun. This Week at Central Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. Peaches, "Some, Some the Time, but Not All the Time." FAMOUS Alabama Minstrels Wants Musicians Double band, orchestra or stage, cornets, clarinets and trombones. Can place good novelty acts. Houston, Tex., Feb. 10 and 11; Silsbee 14; Beaumont, 15. Two car show, the best in the show business. State lowest salary in first letter, no time now for lengthy correspondence. C. L. ERICKSON WANTED! ARCADE THEATRE Atlanta, Ga. Vaudeville acts of all kinds, Singles, Doubles, Trios, Quartettes, Etc., and all kinds of Novelty Acts. Can give long booking to good acts. I charge no commission. Use two sets of performers. Vaudeville only, no stock. Will advance tickets to any part of the United States for good people. No act too big, no salary too high. So get busy and write. 81 Decatur Street 5 Atlanta, Georgia GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 Bert Whitman is in St. Louis at the Booker T. Washington theater, where he has broken all records for every night. C. D. Carter, of the Nashville Students, writing from Waterford, N. S., says that the company will open in the States on February 10. Chicken Reel Beam, of the Brooks-Smith Players, is at Spartanburg, S. C. Plenty theaters, he says, but salary not very thick. Will do eight weeks in the city of Spartanburg. Mark and Mack, Billie and Mary, have just finished thirty-two weeks among four theaters in New Orleans. Now at the Pike theater, Mobile, Ala. The act is going big. Both doing nicely. Billy Watkins is with the Rabbit Foot Company and is scoring nightly with his songs and funny sayings. He would like to hear from Mrs. N. Watkins, T. H. Duman and Frank Tansel are with the company. All making good. Means and Means, the royal entertainers, in their magic chair balancing act, will be seen in vaudville soon. They will be in the only act of the kind. Mr. Means has added some new and interesting features to his act. Walcott's Rabbit Foot Company is doing a fine business according to reports. The band is the big attraction, rendering "II Travatore" and other selections, featuring the band's signature style and the band accompaniment, with his artistic grace style tone and embellishment. NOTES FROM HUNTINGTON'S MIGHTY MINTRELS. We are all over and doing fine. The high water in Mississippi caused us to turn back from New Orleans last week, but we are going to play the southern section of this state before we manage it here, and Prof. B. R. R. Randolph has the band, and at present it is a little burnes. My two brothers are over here with me, and we have an exceptionally good show. We have been leading the orchestra until now, but goes on as interlocutor from no won, and leaves the burden on me. We need another clarinet player, and then look out for us. One good feature is the man in white. He makes regular visits. I want to hear from all friends. He married in Alexandria, week before last, and Mendelson's wedding march was played by the band as the bride and groom approached the car. GLOBE THEATER JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Lew Kenner and Company a Riot for Sixteen Weeks, A person with a limited vocabulary is in a poor fix attempting to describe the show at the Globe aheater this week. The season one one thing that is not as substantive is express themselves. Lew Kenner and company are entering their sixteenth week at Frank Crowd's popular playhouse and they are putting over the same old screaming hit that they have been watching all year long. It is seldom that a southern producer is clever enough to put over a dramatic show that will please southen audiences, for as long as possible. Lew Kenner has the distinction of having accomplished that miracle. The show this week is a classy drama entitled "The Outlaw." It is an adaptation by Kenner and anyone else who would never think it was the same. Lew Kenner has interpolated so much of his own original stuff into it that it seems almost transformed. It is a character actor he is without a peer in the colored profession. His work is clean-cut and impressive, and the hisses that greeted his work showed that his acting as a villain was certainly realistic. Mme. Mines as Ruth, daughter of a rich cattleman, proved to be a very clever actress. She is very finished in her work and is a big favorite with patrons of the Julian Costelle as a Mexican was also excellent, and Ora Jackson's male impersonation of "Black Pete," left nothing to be denied. "The piece de resistance" was Low Kenner as Jake the black man of all work around the ranch. There is no doubt that he has never had a part that showed him to better advantage than the one he is doing this week at the Globe. The fun situations he has played in is his ability topthe house in roars of laughter, and this being his sixteenth week, makes it all the more surprising. Millie Williams was duded in a western girl, and in wild west costume looked simply bewitching. She is one of the/most versatile performers in business and will play in Kenner longer will we think they are like Tennyson's little brook, they can go "On and on forever." The olie was Miss Henry Lee Brown, a soubret who is new to Jacksonville theatergoers, but from the applause that was showed down at the finish of the act, she has established herself as a favorite The Berringers, clever singers and dancers, scored one of the hits of the evening. They are good, gingery workers, and one of the best dressed teams in the preseason. The joint headliners, Clarence Powell, original star of the Rich and Pringle's Minstrels, and "Original Rags" were both such big hits that it is hard to determine which one they are with. With Lizzie McGuire thwarting. Their work is well known to readers of the Freeman, so I shall not attempt to describe it here. It is sufficient to say that they are two of the biggest drawing cards in the band. Manager Crowd is delighted with the bill he has this week. He is all smiles and says he is going to lease Kenner for ten years. All right, forward march, Lew! Professor Nichols' orchestra of twelve pieces will up nightly playing the pair selections. Then they play the roar, and go home happy. BILLY KERSANDS IN AUSTRALIA —STILL PLEASING THE THOUSANDS. "Old as He Feels." Bally Kersands, one of the principal funnakers of Hugo's Minstrels, whose facial contortions appear on this page, has been appearing ever since he was years. He commenced to make people forget trouble and care when he was about fifteen as a shining light of fallen angels. He was a gentleman in the enforcement was with Haverly's Minstrels, the proprietor of which "discovered" the possibilities of the bright comedian. He was still been to look for some one to fill the breach. Everyone was selected in turn, but of no avail. There was no one in the company capable of doing that. It was time for the curtain to go up the proprietor was desperate. He had to take a chance, so took it with this young Billy. He was told by "Billy" he told a pressman afterwards, "but it happened to be a mighty good joke. Kersands paralyzed that audience. As for the other members of the company, why. I guess he made 'em look high-status, and they were high-valued people, too." NOTES ABOARD PROF. EPH WILLIAMS' SHOW CAR. Prof. Eph Williams Famous Troubadours are now playing the Florida East Coast. St. Augustine, Daytonia and Palatka turned out most wonderfully. He is the most famous word in the entire state of Florida, and the mere mention of Prof. Eph Williams' Troubadours means standing room only. Many new features have been added to the cast. The new and original Silas Green cast is so constructed that no person is allowed to go home until they have laughed themselves nearly to death. To prove this fact, we will recall the readers of the book to the humiliating state, Talahassee. On Monday night November 25, while playing to a large and enthusiastic audience, a man started to laugh at the funny sayings of Silas Green. He laughed, went to bed laughing, and pretty soon a physician was called, and before morning he had laughed himself to death. Mr. William Fisher, the little man with the big smile, is leaving the makings daily. Mr. Fisher is coming to the front in a hurry. Mr. Will Goff Kennedy, stage manager, is still at his post of duty. Mr. Kennedy is rehearsing some of his new original songs. Too much cannot be said of this tired worker. Mr. William Baynard, leading man and private secretary to Silas Green, is making a record for himself as a straight man. He is also making a record for the company every Sunday on the leading topics of the day. A lecture on the life and work of the eminent S. Coleridge Taylor was beautifully painted Sunday on board the private car rhoedon, at Westport. The edition was taken to be forwarded to the editor of the Freeman for Mrs. Taylor. Miss Teressa Skinner of team of Mayfield and Skinner and Mr. John Ivey, barrister. The Troubadour bunch met and shook hands with the Rabbit Foot Company lunch last Saturday at Fort Pierce, Fla. Mr. Jerry Martin, trombone player, away to Jacksonville on a pleasure trip, hainting a band. Mr. William Baxter, our advance agent and representative, was called to his home in Shelbyville, Ky. on account of his work with the Rattlesnake is carrying on the good work by himself. Prof. Eph Williams had the pleasure of dining with his newly wedded daughter, Mrs. Vivian L. Duncan, last Sunday at Duncan's restaurant. Miss Flo Russell, that dainty little sore, is setting them wild nightly singing "Rattlesnake Rag." Our band, under the leadership of Prof. H. Collins, numbers thirteen pieces. The team played by Jerry Martin and Mr. Humboldt, trombonists; William Fisher, bass; John Ivey, baritone; Will Golf Kennedy and L. J. Collins (leader) and Lawrence Booker, cornet; Mancy Williams, snare drum; Lerov Knox, bass drum, and Fred Leovy, clarinet. Mr. Williams visited with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Duncan, while in Daytona. SEEN AND HEARD WHILE PASSING THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Let us have an annual stage review; let it be broad and comprehensive; let it show us our mistakes that we may have made; let us show us the remedy and supply the remedy; let it be written in a spirit of good will towards all, and with malice towards none; let the writer be truthful in his statements and honest in his actions; and let the world have knowledge of a profession that is furnishing honest and honorable employment to thousands of colored women and men. But should these things be contained in stage review? What is an annual stage review? What is a reviewer? What is the object of an annual stage review? THE FASHION PLATE MINSTRELS The Fashion Plate Minstrels are in Illinois, playing to good business. Everyone is happy and enjoying the pleasures of music. We made a return date at Beardstown, Ill., and broke all previous records, as this was the banner house of the season. The managers are happy and retain the smaller group come off. They are getting rich quick. Madam Tivian De Glover, the prima donna of the band with de Nina, arranged by Prof. Arthur L. prince, the mop handle of the show. The little trap drummer, Mr. Ernest Winslet, holds his own, and it really a treat to glance at his sensational trap work. Mrs. Whitney Viney and Arthur A. Winslet will soon put on a new afterpiece entitled "Uncle Booker de Washington in Barn." Every progressive act is the team of Beechum and Kenny. They send regards to Kelley's Forties. Tony Bearfield is still roaring like a lion. P. G. Lowery is very busy corresponding with musicians for the summer engagement. L. Prince is busy making a write-up of "Secrets of the Show World Revealed," which will be out very soon. The team of Greer and Greer, an eastern team, who recently left the William McCabe, Troubadours, came over here, to join the Minstrels, but as the management heart they were fighters and disorganizers, it was impossible to engage the duo, owing to the lack of cents by each member of the company helped the two stars on their journey to Chicago, where they expect to get an engagement at the Monogram theater. After attending the nice seat in the opera house, and breakfast, dinner and supper and the luxuries that we have on the car, they began to work on the set of the C. V. B. A's and could get a ticket and any amount of money they cared for. Naturally, that was a professional shock to the company, and they sympathy also the change. Signed. MEMBERS OF THE FASHION PLATE MINSTRELS. CHAS, GEYERS' ORIGINAL DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. (By Jasper T. Taylor.) We are now in the state of Texas playing to crowded houses every performance. We are now playing leading theaters. All of the show, usual, is cleaning up everywhere we go. Our fourteeneer Cotton Pickers Band under the direction of Prof. Grant Cooper is a bit nervous. We go, and is one of the best bands of its kind on the road. Mr. Charlie Sceyer, our generous manager, spares no pain in making every performance. We with us and is still making hit singing "Wonder If I'll Always Be Down and Out." Prof. Mahlon Wilson, our orchestra leader, loves the staff and sends regards to P. G. Lowe. Billie Jones, our stage manager, is a riot everywhere we go and keeps the audience in an uproar with his funny monologue Mrs. J. M. Henderson, our prima donna, receives one and two encores every performance, singing "Harbor of Love" and "Goodbye, toose." Katie, Katie's comedy hoop controlling keeps the audience in an uproar. THE AUDITORIUM THEATER PHILADELPHIA, PA Many forms of auvidence endeavor were found in this week's bill at the Auditorium, but premier honors, insofar as they are not awarded a first-timer, Julia Mitchell, whose acrobatic stunts caught the house, some of them so thrilling that one really catches their breath. She is supported by her wife, who dressed up dancing, making this one of the strongest acts seen at this house this season. It was the talk of the town. Vers had a well-rounded-out act of instrumental music, singing and dancing, all of whom are accomplished artists. Kiligallen and Dean in songs, comedy and wooden-shoe dancing were very good, proponents of the show, and were never seen before, and the costuming was fine. They deserved the applause they received. And Clark had an original showing full of humor, and presented much amusing dialogue in their skirt. (By Frank "Jap" Reed. We are still in the land of sunshine, in the dear old state of Florida, and the show is doing a first-class business, playful and well pleased with the performance. Why? Because it is a scream from start to the finish. The curtain rites on the entire company, twenty-eight people in all, featuring in *Dear Old Dixieland*, staged by William McKinley. The scenes of this number are very elaborate and expensive. The roster of the company is as follows: Comedians, Arthur Happy Howe, Frank Tansel, M. Billy Watkins, T. H. Dumna, John Means, Kelly Allan, William Williams, Carter Lockhart, L. Booker L. Whit, Robert Eberly, Jap Reed, soubrets, Miss Willie Burens, Miss Lillia nLockhart, Miss Estella Williams, Miss Salle Means, ballads, John W. Allen; J. Means, means. Our band is under the leadership of Geo. A. Williams, and consists of the following players: George A. Williams, A. Townsend and A. Cox, comets, Nelly Williams, George Roes, Ed. Williams, trombones; Jap Reed, John Allen, altos; William Green, baritone; Wm. Thomas, tuba; Joe White and Charles Burens, drums. F. S. Wolcott is well pleased with the company and carries a smile that won't come off. The company sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Roscoe Conkling Giles Wins Laurels in Nation's Best Colleges— Bright Future Ahead. BROOKLYN, N. Y., Jan. 23.—That color in itself is not an unassumable barrier to young men of spirit, resource and intelligence. The signal success achieved by Roscoe Coniglinal Giles in the leading colleges of the land, in competition with the best brain and spirit of the students, is the enterprising son of Counsellor and Mrs. Francis F. Giles, of 1603 Pacific street, Brooklyn. He is scaling the heights not because of any marked differences in his intellect, but because he has the broad vision that discloses the vast possibilities that lie in wait for those who follow the rugged pathway of duty, courage, intelligence and business acumen that impel such a character to take advantage of the opportunities that present themselves day by day. As an example for others to race, he is worthy of study simulation. Mr. Giles, born in Albany, N. Y., in 1880, has barely passed his majority, but has already made a record of which a much older man might well feel proud of his accomplishments. He public schools of Brooklyn in 1907, attending school No. 70 and the Boys' high school. While in high school he was very prominent in all of his classes as a good scholar and was toward the top of his class. In his senior year he won the Christ silver medal for oratory. An exhaustive examination that year won for him a scholarship offered by Cornell University, and he is so far the only student in the distinction of the Boys' high school here. Entering Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, Mr. Giles at once took on the quickened spirit of that alive' establishment and light of that old institution throughout his course there, covering four years, the term required of those preparing for medical training, entrance to which course calling for, or which course throughout his course. For three years he was a foremost figure in the crews squad of the university, and many of the viticores so achieved were admitted to be due to the university. Mr. Giles matriculated in September, 1911, in the Cornell University College of Medicine, where he is now a sophomore, with an execluent degree. On of his class. On account of the rigid demand for the A. B. degree, the classes are not large, and it so happens that Mr. Giles is the only student of color in student there is more personally liked or more highly respected for his worth and work than is Mr. Giles. He is a very handsome, manly, and is a splendid mug-gag. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, the largest colored college fraternity in America, and in 1910 was elected president of the general organization. A short time ago he was chosen president of the fraternity in New York City, an honor very eagerly sought after by the best men of the frat in this vicinity. Mr. Giles takes to law as naturally as a duck takes to water and wherever he decides to eat, lot there is no doubt that he makes his mark at the bar, rejects in his career the highest mental, moral and constructive qualities of the race. (By Allen G. Bowle.) Prof. A. L. Oden, instructor in the carpentering department of the university, was married to a young lady of Guthrie, Okla. Sunday. The university band and orchestra will go to Oklahoma City and give a recital for the legislature in a few days. Dr. Charles Sneed spent Saturday and Sunday in Guthrie visiting Mrs. Sneed. Wes Sneed is teaching in the high school in Oklahoma City. Mr. Roscoe Dungee lectured at the A. M. E. church last week. In behalf of the K. of P. lodge, Mr. Dungee spoke and everyone enjoyed the address. See Bowles for the Freeman every week. Keep cool! Don't go off half-cocked. Horace George! "I'm For Music Man." DOING WELL, THANKS Crescent Theatre Capacity 500 chairs: good size stage. Wants show or stock company to play on percentage for colored people. TONEY DRAGO, Manager, New Iberia, Louisiana. 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I Manage, (Sonny, Turn on the Electric Fan) The Pictures are hand colored. The patrons, performers and proprietor are so by nature. Let us hear from you. Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager. Lyric Theatre One of the best equipped Motion Picture and Vaudeville houses in the South. Will open the early part of February. Shall like to hear from all first class performers, stock companies, trios, teams and singles. Will keep you as long as you can hold an audience Transportation furnished. In applying state salary Don't care to hear from boozers and incompetent people. Should like to locate the Griffin and Whitman Sisters at once WANTED—Well experienced Stage Manager, one who can play his part on the stage. Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State Street, Chicago, Illinois Performers Send In Your Open Time. WANTED! First Class Performers of All Kinds to Open March 1st LINCOLN OPERA HOUSE! The finest Theatre in the South, with a seating capacity of eight hundred. Address Send us Your Subscription JOHN H. HARRIS Some are Wise, Some are Otherwise Better wake up and get in on the Dudley Circuit. Mr. Actor you can work if you have the goods to deliver. Write in your open time. I will tell you where you deliver your first package. Can use good singles and trios. No act too big for you to handle. Get in touch with the Crown Garden Theatre, Indiapolis, Ind. TIM E, OWSELY, Mgr. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. A BASEBALL OUTCAST. | out and meet a dub for his first match Jim Thorpe, Indian, All-Around Athlete—Too Many Honors For His Own Good—Jack Johnson Reviewed in Africa. (By Billy Lewis.) No sooner have the paleface medicine men held their powwow in New York to declare forfeiture all the trophies he had earned in at Stockholm than at the great white father of baseball at Chicago calls his clan to arms and declares that the wampum the big chief could have gained from his trophies shall not be forbearning—that is not until Chief Thorpe down his tomahawk and pays tribute at the shrine of baseball. The A. A. Ferguson Thorpe as a professional, which action cost him his Olympic championship trophies. But the "professionalism" was "baseball professional." So the big chief was not delivered. He was not delivered to become as free as were his aseosors before Christopher Columbus got the seagoing bug. When he was branded as a "professional" he was sold in India. Here's the answer. Ban Johnson has notified the baseball magnates that Jim Thorpe is not a free agent and that the Indian belongs to a North Carolina league Dillon Would Meet Thorpe. Johnson suddenly put the case of the "honest Injun" in statu, quo yesterday at Chicago by displaying a telegram from Secretary Farrell, who insisted that Thoreau was unreservation to the Fayetteville, N. C., club. Consequently the club owners who are seeking to add Thoreau to their assets must first join the club. The bush league blew up last year, but that makes no difference; kick the Indian while he's down. Johnson did not suggest that this throughout. With malice afterthought, on the contrary, the American League executive feels a lot of sympathy for the position. He said that Thoreau, a cloud placed upon his Olympie titles. Mr. Johnson thoroughly approves of the efforts American League club owners were making to secure Thoreau's services. But baseball is base- With a view to aiding in the general desire to show the public what baseball men think of Thorpe and incidentally to prepare a statement approving of the kete's action, the league moved to the League, Mr. Johnson wired Secretary Farrell for the information regarding the extent of the "crime" of which the amateur athletic officials have convicted Thorpe. Secretary Farrell wired that Thorpe signed with the Rocky Mount club in 1810 at a salary of $125 a month. He was later transferred to the Fayetteville club and at the reserve list of the later club. So, Chief Thorpe remains on the reserve list of the defunct bush league, which was reorganized only yesterday, eliminating the two little towns in which Thorpe played as a "profes- Bush Leagues to Front. But Thorpe has another chance. There is one line of athletes where amateurs are not "branded," much, much. Neither are "professionals" held in slavery by more than one man, a manager. And they don't want to, regardless of the A. A. U. and the Baseball Trust. Thorpe may become a biggest. All he is willing to help Thorpe on his way to give Thorpe a boost. "They say Thorpe a heavyweight," quoth Sam Murbarger, Dillon's manager, last night. "Well, I don't want to him the weight. If Thorpe wishes to enter the boxing game he doesn't have to go $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TO DAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous delibacy, lack of vigor, weak back, manhood, falling memory and lame back, brought on by excesses, anomalous nutrition, and curved so many worn and nervous men right in their own homes—without any notion help or medicine—that I think every man we wish to regain his many power and virility, quickly and quietly, should have a copy. So I have determined to send a copy of the prescription free of charge, in a plain, ornamental envelope to any man who will write me a copy. 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Jack has met men as big as Thorpe and we are willing to take a chance with the Indian. Quite an interesting bit of miscellany concerning “Poh Loo”; he is now seen in his right relations to the sports, and from there he has a look of shock as to where the champ athlete stands. Thorpe is being pretty well starred in the daily papers in these days. He’s been in the spotlight for a couple of days if he will land with the right side up when the mists have rolled away. Talking about Jack Johnson in Africa, Perhaps they are talking about him wherever writing and reading is done, at least where there is a disposition on the part of importance. I will never forget how I was impressed with General Kilpatrick (I think that was his name), who spoke of the importance of the religion. Apollo many years ago, during a campaign. I was a tot, but followed the campaign speaker more faithfully than a Mohammedan does in a religion. I apologize for the hardcore booing listening to those great speeches. I understood them, drinking in Hendricks, McDonald, Voorhees, Harrison, Morton, and I knew where I went. I knew where I went; they were not interested in that phase of my life. None dreamed of me in those great audiences. I did not dream of them, one, I did not know that I went. I yet see and hear. But to Kilpatrick. In the midst of his speech he began reading extracts from foreign papers—what they had to say about the shot that was fired at Sumter. He read from an English paper, then from one in German, then from one in French, Spanish, reading the foreign material rather above the middle pitch, much like that of Ben Harrison, but it had more warmth. It was music to hear him, especially when he sounded to me, and until this day I have him in mind when stumbling through some of the languages quoted. So you can't always tell the source of inspiration. But as to Jack Johnson's review, I am satisfied that he is known in France, in England, in Germany, and perhaps in all other countries, where he has already sold. But it may not be generally thought the Africans were also taking notice. The Lagros Standard, Lagros, West Africa, had the following to say: Johnson, the pugilist, has been having a rather unlucky time of it of late in America. His white wife, the following year, had suffered suicide not long ago, because she was ostracised by her white companions for marrying a black man, while at the same time the colored ladies shunned the regarding her as an enemy of the society she was in. Now Johnson, at the latest accounts, was indicted and held in eight hundred dollars ball, to answer to the charge of blubbering, and to be prosecuted are these: Johnson, who had saved a considerable sum of money from his battles, opened a big hotel in Chicago, at which he employed a girl to serve him. The girl offence to the white ladies in Chicago, who got the girl's mother to try and induce her to leave Johnson's employment. The girl would roughly refused to do, stating that she had no fault to find with Johnson, who had always behaved well towards her, and that her taking up the employment and remaining in it was not a mistake. It would seem, however, that later on pressure was brought to bear upon the girl to say she was abducted by an intelligence the indian had last accounts, feeling ran high, and Johnson, who is afraid of being mobbed if he appears on the streets, is practically a woman when he is guarded by about a dozen the Chicago's biggest roughs." The observations are by one who signs himself Janus. He keeps an eye on the daughter of a man he is pretty well informed as to what he are doing in a racial way. The Africans are so serious about their development in India that to what they consider to be frivolous, Janus gives his observations, not as so much sport news, but for the purpose of directing attention to the racial struggle in mind, of course, the struggle in Africa. BATTLING NELSON YEARNS FOR THE RING. Aspires For Lost Title—Will Cut His Honeymonte to Meet Willey Ritchie. CHICAGO—Battling Nelson put his best efforts to meet Don Davenver and then turned to a telegraph office and sent a burning challenge to Willie Ritchie for a battle for the lightweight title. He came from the ring? I should say not! declared the Durable Dane. "Most fighters after being married, sidestep matches by saying their wives won't let them begin a fight." If I had to fight seventeen years to support, one person—myself. Just figure out how long I must continue in the ring to support two. He was for a forth a logical argument for a battle with Ritchie. "Willie holds the title and, of course, he can dictate," says Bat. "Wolgast refused me to act." Ritchie met me at an argument as an argument why Ritchie, should ignore Wolgast. That is all right from Ritchie's standpoint, but where do I come in to ought to get at my best from from Ritchie for the purpose of my name as an argument." Nelson has started training for his Februry campaign, four fights being booked Wells Coming to America. LONDON.—"Luther McCarty is the big game I'm stalking," said Bombadier Wells, the British champion pugilist, as he prepared to sail from Liverpool last week aboard the Mauretiana, for New York. With Jem Malone, his manager, Wells will invade America to get matches in England and France, and he admitted that he might remain for a considerable spell on Yankee soil. Will Reduce Licensed Referees Will Reduce the Cost of the State athletic commission may take upon itself the assignment of referees for all boxing bouts in New York. The plan which has already been approved and received favorable action, will be finally acted upon in the near future. It is proposed to reduce the official list of referees, to reduce the number of holding licenses, to fully one-half the number and to have the latter not only assigned to duty by the commission, but wholly responsible rather than to the club owners, as is now the case. Champ Ritchie Coming to Indianapolis Will Ritchie, champion, lightweight at a near date. Arrangements have been made t othat by the management. Ritchie is proving one of the best drawing cars in the country, because of his meteoric rise in the pugilistic world. A little over a year THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTARTED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ago he was merely a sparring partner in Packey McFarland's camp. He was in San Francisco when Al Wolgast was scheduled to fight Freddie Welsh, the winger in Lake Anjou, but the eve of the scheduled battle Wolgast was stricken with appendicitis, and the promoters sent S O S calls out for an opponent for Welsh. Ritchie, without any preparation, accepted the match and made Wolgast into the twenty-round fight and bested the Englishman. His remarkable performance stamped him as a comer, and in the year that followed he won several important matches, and Wolgast accepted and he had by far the best of the fight when Wolgast fouled him in the nineteenth round. It was charged that Wolgast deliberately committed the four to a penalty, and since the new champion has been making hay while the sun shines. Thorpe Challenged LONDON—Bert Wickham, of Wales, holder of the world's championship in all four sports, the American Indian, James Thorpe, for an all-round contest. Martin Sheridan having declined, the contest would inadvertently be interesting, running, feats of strength and cycling. Regulating the Game PITTSEURG.—In publishing the new regulations governing boxing shows Safety Director Morin last week put the ban on the "kidney punch" and the "pivot blow." Another radical step compels clubs to have a physician at the ringside to examine all preliminary fighters besides the main裁判s. The wearing of countless rolls of tape on the hands is prohibited. For the first time in the history of boxing in Pittsburgh the referee is made aware of the tape. It is put up to the referee to see that all the police regulations are followed. Should there be violations, the third man in the ring will be called on to explain why he should not be put under the ring. The public is protected against some of the cheap tricks played by promoters. Main bout boxers must be in Pittsburg and undergo a physical examination at the ring before the ring. This prevents eleventh-hour changes of program. Each club shall have its physician at the ringside during every show. Coachers or shouting by anybody is forbidden. SEATTLE. WASH. Famous Colored Sprinter Trains the Champions—George Paris Will Look After Seattle Athletes President Dugdale announced not long since that he had secured George Paris, the Seattle players during the coming season. Paris is now living in Vancouver, B. C., and will report in Seattle about March 15. Paris has been connected with the Seattle club in the same capacity several times, and his work has always been entirely satisfactory. He is not only capable, but takes a great interest in his work. He is also the first team Paris was formerly the amateur champion sprinter of Canada, and after he located in Seattle he went down to Oregon as a member of the Seattle Athletic Club. He did the entire fire bunch of Oregon athletes. In his prime he was without a superior in North America for all distances up to a mile, when crowded into one perform- SPRING BANK PARK. Amusement Company will Operate It- A Baseball Club Will Be a LOUISVILLE, Ky.—At a meeting held last Friday night, the Spring Bank Amusement Company, which will operate Spring Greenwood avenue, this year, completed arrangements for the coming season. It selected John Recusci, who has been conceived that twenty years, as manager, and he was given exclusive control of the players. He was instructed to get together a team that will be able to compete with any of the other players in the country. At any rate, the local fans are sure to witness some good games at this park the coming season. Recusci is the manager for the coming season, and wants all clubs that intend making Louisville this year to write him at 214 West Market street, Louisville White Sox, and will have uniforms of navy blue with white stockings and belts and with the monogram "W. S." in white on the shirts and caps. The university will be the Chicago American League players. "Honest Bill" Lee, who is a local favorite of the sport, is a popular spring, and this is a guarantee that all visiting teams will receive a fair deal, as the team of arbitrators seen at this park last season. CARY B. LEWIS Invited to Speak on "Literary Lights of the Race"—Culture Clubs Anxious to Hear the Young Orator. GALESBURG, Ill., Jan. 29 (Special).—The readers of the Indianapolis Freeman and the Chicago papers in this city have so pleased us, so pleased us, that we are Cary B. Barr at Betel Literary of Chicago, on the subject, "Literary Lights of the Race," that an effort is being made here to have him appear here at an early date to speak at one of the churches, under the direction of Mr. Charles Davis is president. Which Mr. Charles Davis is president. One of the members of the club was in Chicago at the time the address was delivered and heard it, and has spoken in the highest terms of the address. A committee, among them, has invited him to speak. The club is doing charitable work and a program is expected to be rendered on a Sunday evening, making the occasion one of the grandest ever held in this section of the state. While here Mr. Lewis and his people up- the business, and progressive people of this community for The Freeman. ST. LOUIS, MO., YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Special to THE FREEMAN The Whealey branch of the Y. W. C. A. of St. Louis, has closed its first year with flying colors. This association has been on trial since it proved its right to live. The work in this association virtually began in January, 1912, when the national board at New York, sent Miss May B. Belcher to act as general secretary of the Whealey News has been received from the national board of the Y. W. C. A. in New York that the Whealey branch of St. Louis has done the best first year with many colored association in the United States. The first annual reception and meeting of the association were held Friday evening at the University of Michigan church. A large number attended. Interesting reports of the year's work were given to the public by the University of Michigan. At the close of the meeting an interesting talk was given by Mrs. Lucy Thurman of Michigan. Great developments are expected for the future. ST. LOUIS, MO. Special to Mary E. McLead aur Mr. Milford Vanness were united in wedlock Monday evening at St. Thomas' Catholic church. Mrs. Mary M. Vanness, a graduate of the barber shop at 2012 Market street. Mr. and Mrs. Vanness will make their home at 2642 Shenandoah avenue. . . Mrs. Mary M. Vanness will arrive last Thursday for Mobile, Ala., where she will spend the remainder of the winter. .... The Lincoln-Douglass day to be observed at Washington E. A good program will be reheated. C. N. Phillips, M. D. and Geo. L. Vaughn, L. L. D., will be the main speakers of the evening... Charles S. Carr, the repressor of S. Carr, and Adelbeck Club at the home of William H. Murray, 2462 Finney avenue, Thursday evening, January 23, on "The Progress of the Negroes After Fifty Years." The president of the Club, responded., Dr. N. H. Plus, the evangelist of Nashville, Tenn, has been in the city for a few weeks, conditioned as a bachelor of which Rev. George E. Stevens is pastor. The meetings have been very successful...Mrs. J. C. Light, widow of the late Dr. Light of Hopkinsville, a route to Kansas City. While here she was the guest of W. A. Wilkerson, 3302 South Jefferson avenue... Miss Luella B. Britt, visiting Mrs. Lewis, of 2313 Walnut street. She will remain here a few weeks. NEWS OF EVANSVILLE. Special to THE FREEMAN SHELBYVILLE, KY. (By Miss Florence Hall.) Mr. Lee Wilson is on the sick list..... Mrs. Zora Clark, a trained nurse, has gone to Callihun....Mrs. Bertha Brown and daughter are at the residence of their uncle Riggs. Mrs. Bertha Forest, Ky, is in the city, the guest of relatives....Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Lucan Sharon were married....Mrs. Maggie Tyler is able to be up, after a few weeks' training. Mrs. Maggie Rockwell, Louisville, was in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. John T. Redden....Dear parents of Shelbyville, please wake to the duty of sending your children to the Sabbath school. The Lord has need for these high school students. Mr. Gargery Rockwell very ill....Mr. Jack Moore is suffering from an accident which happened while killing hogs....Miss Principle Moxley is able to be up after a spell of sickness....Mrs. Addie Butler is on the sick list....Mrs. Ella Norris is able to be up again. Mr. Ice Spy, well known among the sporting fraternity of this city, is back on base at Bernstein's buff and looks the picture of health, although it is said he has been in the hospital for the good fellows that win the friendship of most everybody they meet, being a square, even-tempered, jolly fellow of Swesaka county, Kentucky, where he has been a friend. Most of them is in life. Since being a citizen of this city he has been an appreciation. ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. THE BAR-KEEPER'S "FRIEND" FOR. SCOURING, CLEANSING AND POLISHING BAR FIXTURES, DRAIN BOARDS AND ALL Tin, Zinc, Brass, Copper, Nickel and all Kitchen and Plated Utensils. Glass, Wood, Marble, Porcelain, Etc. GEORGE WM. HOFFMAN CO. Sole Manufacturers 557 EAST WASHINGTON St., INDIANAPOLIS. THE BAR-KEEPER'S FRIEND. TRADE MARK REGISTERED IN U.S. PATENT OFFICE LEAVES NO SEDIMENT HOFFMAN'S GOLD MEDAL POLISH FOR FINE PLUMES ALL METALS. DRYK EASY METALS. GRAY HOFFMAN CO. Standards for Thirty Years. Largest Sellers in the World. Highest Awards World's Fair. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Generators and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY ROBERT F. CALHOU 814 S. Hancock Street Louisville GOOD ORGANIZERS WA OBERT F. CALHOU Brock Street Louisville ORGANIZERS WAIT Men and Women Everywhere—$50 to S easily made in spare time organizing and directing a ed Loyal Neighbors of the World, greatest Negro o century. Chartered by the commonwealth of Kentucky, set accident, sick death, disability benefits and event in the country. Small monthly dues, no special tax people, with social, military and business depart chance of a life time to become the leader. Address B. F. Johnson, S. C., 814 S. 7th St. L. WANTED—MANAGERS OF FIRST CLAS se Ball Clu ke Louisville, Ky., the coming season, to write me for de and fastest. Colored Team I have ever managed. Address street, Louisville, Ky. Levinson ARE SUPE In Every Jinson 3 Stores: 37 North P 41 South I Corner Man OLD CHARIT WHISKEY sk Any Colon STIER'S SMOKER GOODORGANIZERSWANTED easily made in spare time organizing and directing Camps of the United Loyal Neighbors of the World, greatest Negro organization of the century. Chartered by the commonwealth of Kentucky, pays the large majority of benefits and twenty year endowment in the country. Small monthly due to people, with social, military and business departments. Here is a chance of a life time to become the leader. Address today B. F. Johnson, S. C., 814 S. 7th St. Louisville, Ky WANTED—MANAGER Base B Who expect to make Louisville, Ky., the city have the best Park and fastest Colored Tee at 214 West Market Street, Louisville, Ky. Levinson 3 OLD CH WHIS "Ask Any STI SM Base Ball Clubs Who expect to make Louisville, Ky., the coming season, to write me for dates at once. I will have the best Park and fastest Colored Team I have ever managed. Address JOHN RECCINS, 24 West Market Street, Louisville, Ky. Levinson Hats ARE SUPERIOR In Every Way! Levinson 3 Stores: 37 North Pennsylvania Street, 41 South Illinois Street, Corner Market and Illinois. OLD CHARTER WHISKEY "Ask Any Colonel" STIER'S SMOKERS THE NEW Will be pleased to meet you at my for gentlemen only. I solicit patron 325—327—329 Indiana Ave, Archie Greath THE THE PLA NEW GREATHOUSE to meet you at my new place. Ten Neatly F only. I solicit patronage on merit of goods. Pe 9 Indiana Ave, Indiana achie Greathouse, Propriet THE MECCA THE PLACE OF QUALITY Will be pleased to meet you at my new place. Ten Nearly Furnished Rooms for gentlemen only. I solicit patronage on merit of goods. Pool and Billiards. 325-327-329 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana Bar and Billiards 812 INDIANA AVE., 218 W. NEW YORK ST. NEW PHONE 1819 Chas. E. Lewis, Proprietor A Visit will Convince you that we have the Quality MONTREAL CORPORATION CAPITAL AND SURPLUS OVER $1,250,000 The accounts of Banks, Bankers, Individuals, Firms and Corporations are Solicited. Three per cent. Interest on Six Months' Certificates of Deposit TAMPIOLA, 10c Hoosier Poet, 10c Chess, 5c CIGARS OF QUALITY L U F. CALHOUN Louisville, Kentucky IZERS WANTED Open Everywhere—$50 to $100 a Month time organizing and directing Camps of the Unit- of the World, greatest Negro organization of the by the commonwealth of Kentucky, pays the larg- th, disability benefits and twenty year andowment monthly dues, no special tax. A society of the military and business departments. Here is a to become the leader. Address today S. C., 814 S. 7th St. Louisville, Ky RERS OF FIRST CLASS all Clubs coming season, to write me for dates at once. I will I have ever managed. Address JOHN RECCINS, Levinson Hats ARE SUPERIOR In Every Way! Stores: 37 North Pennsylvania Street, 41 South Illinois Street, Corner Market and Illinois. CHARTER ISKEY by Colonel" ER'S OKERS The Home Brewing Co. Brewers and Bottlers of Strictly Pure Lager Beer. Indianapolis, Ind. GREATHOUSE new place. Ten Neatly Furnished Rooms age on merit of goods. Pool and Billiards. Indianapolis, Indiana house, Proprietor. MECCA GE OF QUALITY