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Until February 28th The Freeman will be mailed to any address one year for $100 THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1913 PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. HON. GEORGE W. ELLIS ADDRESSES BETHEL LITERARY SOCIETY LAST SUNDAY. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY WAS CELEBRATED Miss Jane Audams Speaks—Base Ball Boys Given a Banquet—Death of Mrs. Carrie Shrevees Distinguished Chicagoans at Tuskegee. (By Cary B. Lewis.) (Freeman Bureau, 3000 State Street, Phone Douglass 8058; Automatic 72-384.) CHICAGO, IL., Feb. 18. (Special. Hon. George W. Ellis, orator, statesman, writer and formerly secretary to the American legation in Monrovia, Liberia, was the principal speaker at Bethel Literary on last Sunday afternoon, where he spoke on the occasion of the annual celebration of the birth of the great Emancipator. The main auditorium of the church was filled with Chicago's most select and representative people. He promoted the finest and most prominent addresses that has ever been delivered at Bethel Historical and Literary Association. On the program were Mrs. Maud Nevelle, Mrs. A. Jackson, Mrs. Carole Carson, Bethel Breacher Martin, Attorney Edward H. Wright and Miss Bertha Moseley read the emancipation proclamation. Mr. L. W. Washington spoke on "Bishop Allen, His Life and Character." He began with the birth of Bishop Allen and the birth of the great A. M. E. church and what it has had grown from a membership of sixteen to 2,000,000, with fifty- GEO. W. ELLIS. colleges, 6,054 churches, eleven general officers and sixteen bishops. The speaker paid a glowing tribute to the religious and moral worth of Bishop Allen's life and character upon the Afro-American of today. President "Hits" introduced Attorney Edward H. Wright to present Mr. George Ellis, who was the speaker of the day. Mr. Ellis began by saying: "American men began to believe in the power of justice. The slimy serpents of cruelty and injustice have again thrust their polished shafts into the quivering heart of the American nation. In new forms the government has become more powerful, our food for justice. The ideals and institutions of the greatest democracy on earth are again subjected to the crucial themselves from the dire and dangerous consequences of our own injustice." The whole world listens to answer. What shall the answer be?" he touching on the significance of the mission for forth in eloquent terms Lincoln's service to the unity of man, Democracy's aid to Lincoln, Lincoln's contribution to Christianity, Lincoln's grasp of the nation's crisis, Lincoln's message to white America, Lincoln's service to the unity of all the white man's wrongs and injustice, we have made an unparalleled effort of progress and achievements not like some tale of romance or nation. We have adopted this broad land from Maine to New York to the Gulf, with happy homes and our own, and increased our nothing to nearly $2,000,000,- a sum equal to the combined international trade. We have shed our blood for the war fought that Cuba should be free and are still loyal to the ideals and country. To the great of the world we have noted Negroes; we have given our painting, Cook and White to Mary Warrick-Fuller to sculpture, John Bailen and Bowen, to thought scholarship, Johnson, Braithwait and author to poetry, Brathwait and Dr. Negroge to education. --- two of the greatest men which this country trv has ever produced. "Indeed, we have come from the best colleges and universities of this and other forms of life and culture. We appreciate the beauty of Homer, describing the Fall of Troy and of Odyssey, sighing in his wondering for the love and peace of home. We appreciate the beauty of Homer, describing the march of a soul from sin to affection. We fancy we see John Milton, soaring amid the crysophanes clouds forming in the sunlight come floating by, where the lightnings laugh and drag the muttering thunder athwart the enchanting strains of angels singing 'Paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regained.' "We shudder with Macbeth at the commission of murder, lured by the glittering fire of the sword, by the barkwood to the dreadful field of Dunsinane. We sympathize with Lear in the pangs of filial ingratitude as he feaints and falls in love with his wife, and tootter with Hamlet in the fierce tumult of that storm which raged and beat against the thromb in Elishore. We are all men, worthy of zenens. We will neither be exported nor segregated, and we are determined to be free. Then, shall we creep and crawl craven words? Our own poet answers. Lincoln Celebration at Orchestra Hall. Miss Jane Addams Speaks. Miss Jane Addams, who is regarded as the greatest woman in the world, was the first speaker. She said: "We have failed in the ideals of the emancipator, we can never liberate the liberties this fifty years hence many of them will have been accomplished." Continuing she said: "No doubt the men who gave political freedom to the liberties of others have been accomplished. If there is a disappointment in the breasts of any here tonight it is because those emancipators did not realize the problems to come from the emancipators set themselves for a great task then, so must we set ourselves for the new emancipation, the wider freedom and opportunity that can come through the effort of love, patients and patriotism." Baseball Boys Given Banquet Baseball Boys Given Banquet. On Monday night on this week the baseball team gave the baseball church were given a banquet. This club was successful in winning the pennant in the Brotherhood of Baseball League. A large crowd was present. The tables were beautifully decorated and the church and the occasion was a delightful one. Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett, teacher of Class Two, acted as toastmaster after a delicious menu was served. Mr. Thomas W. Olgeo, president of the league, and Mr. Oligo, president of the church and delivered very encouraging addresses. They said they were at various times present at the ball games at Washington Park and had but the highest praise for their performance of the young men taking an interest in the Sunday school to the end that they become manly Christian young men. Mr. Charles W. Pierce, superintendent of the Sunday school, told of the importance of how creditably they had represented the Sunday school. Mr. Lawrence Farribeir, who is to be the new teacher of the ball team, was the next speaker. He spoke of the praise the Sunday school team and how creditably they had represented the Sunday school room. Mrs. Bronston, wife of Mr. Bronston, the well-known Grace Presbyterian worker, delivered a most delightful address. Mr. Bronston, the Sunday school team, spoke of the boys' behavior on the baseball field and how well the young men took his instructions and "brought the bacon home". He spoke of the victory of last year and the year before. He was outspoken and was well known and good fellows. Rev. Jefferson, of Mt. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1913 Hope Presbyterian church; Mr. Fisher and others were speakers. The baseball boys occupied a table to themselves and each was accompanied by a charming beautiful carnations were given each invited guest as a memento of the occasion. Mrs. Carrie Shreeves Dead. Mrs. Carrie Shreeves, of 5424 Dearborn street, died suddenly of apoplexy early last Sunday. She was the sister of her mother, the matriarch of her mother, the St. Thomas Episcopal church and was buried from that church on Wednesday of this week. She leaves three daughters, the sister of her mother, the nice Shreeves. Mrs. Shreeves was a most delightful woman, exceedingly industrious and of a charming personality. Many floral designs were sent to the house, which were a fitting testimonial of the high quality in which she was held by her many friends. Mrs. Caldwell Henderson, wife of Mr. Henderson, the barber at Twenty-ninth and State streets, died last week after an illness of over two weeks. Everything possible was done to save her, but death overtook the promise of the most artistic milliners in Chicago and was the sister of Genevieve Graham, who, at one time, was in the manicuring business at Congress and America, another sister recently going there. A short funeral service was held over the body on Monday at Dan. Jackson's undertaking establishment and the family taken to her former home in Tennessee. --- Mr. Robert Davis, of 6542 Vincennes avenue, has as his guests on last Sunday, his two aunts, Mrs. America Cooper and Martha Maxwell; his uncle, Mr. Buchman; his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Cary B. Lewis and Forest Clinkscale. Distinguished Chicagoans at Tuskegee. Dr. George Cleveland and Mr. Julius Rosenwald, of this city, are at towne Institute, of this city, to assist the dedicatory address at the opening of the new hospital, and Mr. Rosenwald as a guest and head of a party of wealthy Chicagoans. Following the opening of the hospital, Dr. Hall will be there for clinic new hospital, being there for a week or more. Cary B. Lewis Speaks at Galesburg, III. T. Wallace Swann at Springfield. T. Wallace Swann, the well-known Democratic politician, is an aide to Gov. Rick Santorum, using his "gifted" work against any bills being passed for class legislation. Although a bill has been offered in the ams legislature for the governor to oppose theocratic politicians, white and colored, are on the job and will see that it is defeated. Mrs. Grace Johnson. Mrs. Grace Johnson, a most charming lady, is to be seen constantly in the window of Mr. George Golns' borber shop, 3111 State street, manicuring the nails of gentlemen. She is a graduate of E. Brunner College, and is practicing at the art for two years. Every gentleman she treats, states that she is the "best in town." Miss Elizabeth Clark Miss Elizabeth Clark Entertains. Miss Elizabeth Clark, 3812 Wabash avenue, entertained her whist club on last Friday evening. Many of her friends were present and enjoyed the evening im-mercant. Delicious refreshments were served. Parlor Musicale. A parlor musicale was given last Friday night at the home of Mrs. Robert G. Hall, 4338 Wabash avenue. Mrs. Anna played the chamber music. Mrs. Malone played a choice selection. Miss Marguerite Lewis delivered a recitation, and Mr. Pinley sang several numbers. Following the program, supper was served, and vail was presented. Mrs. Carrie carrying out the spirit of the evening. Miss Daisy Simpson Entertains Miss Daisy Sampson, of 5304 Dearborn street, entertained in honor of her sister, Miss Caroline Sampson, of 5304 Sampson, who are visiting here. Quite a number of Miss Sampson's friends were present and played whist, after which a course dinner was served, with a la Samp- Madam Tyler Here. Madari Rosa Lee Tyler, the widely known singer, has arrived in the city from Honolulu and is playing this week at the Monogram. Mount Glenwood Improvements Mr. T. M. George, general manager of the Mount Glenwood cemetery, has informed the representative of The Freeman that extensive improvements are being made at the cemetery. One is the building of a large concrete, two-story house. The house is as a recessed room and lunch room and the secret floor is to be occupied by the superintendent. Further, they are preparing to drill an exceptionally deep well, as it has been found that the water is exceptionally high. The law apportioned also pleased to announce that the much-needed vault has been contracted for and operations will be begun upon it as soon as the building is completed. We are informed that many of the coloceries in which we work the manner in which one of the white cemeteries is endeavoring to "jim crow" them. They are awakening to the fact that they have been persuaded, through misrepresentations made by those handling their dead, to allow them to be interred in a certain location. We are using only for Negro dead and pauper white funerals. They are now more certain than ever that Mount Glenwood is the cemetery for them. The New Dance Prof. Grafiel Wilson and his charming wife are responsible for many of the newest and most popular dances in this city; in fact they are two of the most graceful dancers in the Northwest. Mrs. Wilson and her husband, also a long ago demonstrated his ability as an instructor. Recently he modified the Tango dance and now the Chicago people are wild about it. On last Friday night, Mr. and his wife (also named "Hesitation") For grace out beauty, it is by far the best seen here for some time. With music especially arranged by Mr. Wilson for the dance, they took the floor and within a few minutes, seen the dance in full and all were gliding swan-like over the smooth floor at Masonic Holl. Every Friday evening the class is largely attended by some of the best of Chicago. At a later date, Mr. Wilson was invited to dance that is expected to eclipse any that has been introduced in years. One of the big features of the evening is the large orchestra which is under the direction of Prof. Sleger. There is no better in Chicago. For a delightful evening, just drop in the Douglass dancing class on Friday nights. Chorus at Quinn Chapel. The chorus which sang at Orchestra Hall last week was on the program at Barnette presided by Chaplaim Stewart delivered an address. A large crowd was present and a resolution was passed to congress. It was on the race question. Special to the Freeman: The city of South Bend is taking on a new spirit of hustle and activity. This is evident by the new grocery corporation that has colored men who are anxious to have a business enterprise to stand out as a monument of the Negro's thrift and energy are making great headway in the city, but it is not blessed with a large number of colored citizens, yet those here are industrious, intelligent and law-abiding. There is the Mt. Zion church (Baptist) in the city, the Olivet A. M. E. church, of which Rev. Benjamin Roberts is pastor, Dr. Herald Fears is the young physician, and it is said that he has a good practice, the prowess of the public schools, Powells, Huggards, Ward Finley, Stewart, Bragg, Vaughn, and Joseph Haitcoch is the wealthy building contractor. Mrs. Cora Ash is assistant principal of the public schools, and Mrs. Finley and Mrs. Roberts are expert manicurists. It is quite encouraging to note that the Misses Johnson are to graduate this year from the South Bend high school. They are in the section and most charming girls in this section of the state. Club Work There are three very successful clubs in the city, the St. Pierre Ruffin, Daisy D. Walker and Our Active active is that of the Pierre Ruffin, which is literary and charitable in its nature. The officers are Mrs. Anna Manning, president; Mrs. M. Bland, M. Powell, treasurer; Mrs. E. J. Hickman, assistant secretary; Mrs. M. Stewart, secretary. Members are mesdames Katherine Ashbron, Cora Ash, Mousie Bland, Cora Ash, Mottle Cowan, Gertrude Clark, Ada Love, Lillian Problems, Cora Manuel, Minnie Rhine, Dora Thompson, Cora Manuel, Minnie Rhine, Dora Thompson, Wright. These three clubs will entertain the State Federation May 27 to 30. Cary B. Lewis Speaks. Joseph Artis, the Musician. South Bend has a young citizen of whom it should feel proud. He is Mr. Joseph Artist. He was born in 88 years old in South Bend and the moved to this city and was sent to the Richard Allen College at Pine Bluff, Ark. He always had a love for books and music. With the help of his teacher of music, he opened a studio and began to give instructions. He met with great success, especially upon the piano. Today he has before the public such songs as "Dreams," "I Want Some One to Love Me. True," "Close Your Dreamy Eyes," "The Dream," "One hundred manuscripts besides a number of musical comedies, which are now being considered by yNew York publishers. His studio includes Room 11. He teaches piano and harmony and his students are white. He gives recitals twice a year at one of the leading halls in the city. He expects to be in the city for the next three South Bend Observer, Mr. Artist married PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. Miss Jane Corrothers, of Benton Harbor, Mich., and she is the most valuable assistant to his business. THE NATION'S CAPIT South Bend Obesrver The South Bend Observer is the new weekly race paper being published by Messrs, Gumede and Cowan. It is the official organ of the Orioles, a fraternal organization which has its home office in the city, and news and is growing in circulation. Already paper has succeeded in securing correspondents in the surrounding cities and at the state capital. The editor, Mr. Gumede, is a brilliant young man and has every success in the race, succeeding while Mr. Cowan is the business manager and a wide-awake hustler. Dunbar Club The Dunbar Club is the social organization where the people have often assembled for social purposes. They are now moving to more appropriate quarters. Dr. Daniel H. Williams Wields the Blade. (D. Wellington Berry.) Special to The Freeman The full realization of this, the greatest and most successful annual clinic in the school's history is contributed also several weeks ago of the new $50,000 Hubbard Hospital, which stands as a monument to the venerable dean, Dr. George M. McGillen, M.D., McGillen College, to whom credit is most due for the existence of more than half of the Nego physicians, dentists and pharmacists throughout the Southwest, who have been seriously equipped with every appliance and convenience known to the medical profession and will be the more fully appreciated when it is known that much of the work we did well were given by Negroes throughout the South, graduates and friends of Meharry and Walden University. The public will doubtless appreciate the fact more fully also when it is learned that the suffering alleviated as a result of these annual activities cost to the patients, no operation fee being charged and but a small hospital fee expected. Thus it may be seen that much suffering is incurred as well as the result of the spread of the knowledge and science of medicine accomplished among those participating. Of the local staff the following well-known physicians and surgeons had cases and performed operations at the clinic: Drs. F. A. Stewart, J. A. McMillan, J. H. Hale, J. T. Wilson, G. Bandy, T. Noel, H. H. Walker and Walls. The chief assistants were the following seniors and house officers: Wilkins, David, Chatman, Saunders, Dr. Wilkins, Dr. F. D. Bradford administered the anaesthetics in most of the cases, having performed this service in a most accustomed and safe manner under Dr. Josie E. and Miss C. C. Hunt, head nurse, following nurse, percussion, and the operating room, also, and received great credit and high praise for their efficiency and painstaking efforts: Miss S. C. Hunt, head nurse, Julia Little, Mary Penn, Allen and Lula Woolfork. Miss C. C. Hunt, the efficient head nurse, came to the hospital from the England Hospital for Sick Children and splendid executive ability the institution is already becoming recognized as being one of the best institutions of its kind the co-operative graduate of the Eye and Throat Infirmary of Boston, Mass, and a native of Ringold, Tasmania. Her work here at the clinic was much of the real success of the clinic just held is generously accorded her by the numerous surgeons who had cases during the clinic, and especially Dr. Williams, who has and large experience in this profession. CARD OF THANKS—KANSAS CITY MISSOURI Special to THE FAMILY for their blessings our thanks and appreciation to the lodges, neighbors and friends for their kind assistance rendered during the short illness and death of our beloved mother; also for our care for the floral offerings we will not permit us all who were so kind, but we must refer to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Owens, and Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Hickles. May the Lord bless you all.—Thomas Shumaker, Henry Shumaker, M. S. Shumaker, N. S. Shumaker, Alice Shumaker, W. F. Shumaker, N. D. Shumaker and T. E. Shumaker. THE NEGRO TO MAKE SHOWING IN INAUGURAL PARADE The Anti-Miscegenation Bill Passes the House—Is Collector McKinlay to be Retired? Banquet to be Tendered Bishop Walters at Y. M. C. A. (By R. W. Thompson.) . . . In answer to queries, it is authoritatively stated that the nomination of Mr. J. P. Strickland of New York, for minister to Liberia, was forwarded to the senate January 2, 1913. Mrs. J. P. Strickland has joined her husband in this city, and they are keeping house at 334 U street, northwest, where they will be glad to meet their friends. --- Manager A. J. Thomas has a banner bill this week at the Howard theater. Miss Abbie Mitchell, the queen of song, is taking the lead in the band, but she has been unable to grant half the encores everlastingly called for by her host of Washington friends. The Honolulu Tri, Taylor and Clark, comedians, the Dally Balancers, the balancers, the Lefouseau and the DeLorme, magicians of the first water, with three graphic photo plays, constitute the remainder of the very satisfactory program. R. O. Sliger's texture long before opening time each night. Hawaiians Want Cottrill Retained Hawaiians Want Cottrill Retained. The echoes of a movement has reached Hawaii, where Hawaiian purpose of which is to have Mr. Charles A. Cottrill, of Ohio, retained as collector of internal revenue. The effort in Mr. Cottrill's behalf is fostered by the most influential members of the colored. They say that Mr. Cottrill has made a capable, considerate and progressive official and fear that a change might disturb the very satisfactory commercial interests of Hawaii has spoken on many important occasions at Honolulu and has made a fine impression as an orator and has become known as a delightful gentleman to meet, both formally and informally, with Hawaiians are asking that he be retained indefinitely by the Wilson administration. --- Anti-Miscegenation Bill Passes House Anti-Miscgegenation Bill Passes Houce. Some consternation was felt in the District Monday when he became known that the house was being intermarried of Caucasians with Negroes, Mongolians, Malays, etc., a felony in the District, Columbia. It is confidently evidence that the measure will be killed in the senate. The agitation for jim-crow street cars is still on, but no one believes such a bill will be passed. For it is confined to elements that count for little among the people that do things worth while in Washington. Public meetings are to be held to protest against the bill, which tightens the color line in this community. Is Collector McKinlay To Go? If the plan of reorganization of the customs service recommended by the Treasury Department is adopted, the ports of Georgetown, Annapolis and Alexandria will be consolidated with the port of Baltimore, the collector at Baltimore becoming the head of the entire customs district of this vicinity. This will mean that Collector of Customs Whitfield McKinlay, of Georgetown, together with the others, is to be discontinued. The local (Continued on Pace Two.) The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heaters are not used on hair. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. 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It takes two to make a quarrel. Don't be the other one. There is no love to be lost between the Negro and the labor unions. Philadelphia is the "logical point" for the next meeting of the B. M. C. Tuskegee Institute's new hospital will be a big thing for the entire South. Let us have short sermons, short editorials, short calls and short wafts for our money. Vocational training is the order of this modern hour. Get it, young man and young woman. It will be "Bishop" J. S. Jackson at the General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion church in Louisville in 1916. The National Negro Press Association is here to stay. Did you read about the love-feast at Philadelphia, February 1? A floating paragraph says that W. T. Vernon claims that he can prove that Socrates, the ancient Greek philosopher, was a Negro. The congregation that stands highest in the esteem of a community is the one that does not ask the general public to satisfy its financial obligations. The state of Oklahoma shows signs of getting chesty. Both its black and white citizens seem to think pretty well of themselves as factors in the body politic. The flag sent by General Henry Forrest to the Atlanta meeting of the B. M. C. "stays put" on the monumental Odd Fellows' Temple in the Georgia metropolis. Dr. Benjamin Garland Shaw, the most successful Zion pastor that St. Louis has ever known, may be the next financial secretary of the A. M. E. Zion connection. For one whole month, Senator Newlands has been silent on the subject of the disfranchisement of the Negro. Is the distinguished Nevada statesman reforming? It has been shown by tests that government clerks have a stronger grip than managers in the laborers. They have to have that kind of a grip to hold on to their places. No law is needed on the subject of intermarriages of races. Not enough women in institutions have colored husbands to make the matter a burning national issue. Newspapers that are embraced in the National Negro Press Association are instructed by the Philadelphia meeting to carry a line in their columns stating the fact. The federal government is a great business institution—not a Bachanianian feast for spoils-hunters and professional politicians. To be true, it that President-to-be Wilson takes it. Governor Cole Blease, of South Carolina, says he won't take part in the inaugural ceremony because a Negro regiment parachute jumps over the line of march. Cole will not be missed. Mrs. W. T. Francis, a leader in the social life of St. Paul, recently raised a handsome sum of money among her friends for the benefit of Tuskegee Institute. She is president of the Woman's Federation in the State of Minnesota. W. C. Gordon, of St. Louis, is one colored man who knows how to help his own people in a way that will make one dollar do the work of ten. He gave $100 to Tuskegee Institute and has helped formed a cause that is making hundreds of real men year after-year. It may not be generally known, but it it one of the curious contradictions of life that the New York City Presidium hospital at Washington was Senator Benjamin Ryan Tillman, who is on record as saying more mean things about the black race than any other man in the country. A steam laundry, properly conducted, could be made a paying venture in any good-sized community. No white man draws on the power of an oven to prepare clean linen. The successful Negro business man is he who follows intelligently the line of the least resistance. Study out the steam laundry proposition. It is a three-room house. The inaugural address of President Wilson is awaited with breathless interest by the public. The tolerance is likely to be notable, both for what is said and for what may be omitted. From all that Mr. Wilson has said so far, the tolerance will abound in patriotism, progressivism and high-grade public spirit. Dr. Booker T. Washington is to tour the State of Washington. The Tuskegee Slope and the tour will do a mint of good in letting the people who see little of the Negro know that he is making his way to the front. Booker Washington is a pioneer unto the man born and is bound to do well in the state named after him. Norris Landcraft, a former slave, died leaving a large fortune. Among his holdings was the farm upon which he had served as a slave. He was eighty years old and had a large breast and not an object leaved in thrift, industry and frugality for the young free colored man of today, who claims he has no opportunity to rise? In Brooklyn a wealthy bachelor was invited to a dinner by Miss Anna Schultz. The bread on the table was to a superior bread, the healthy bread to a fellow love with it. After several visits, during which he ate more of the delicious bread, he concluded that life would be unbearable and the maker soon became the wife of the arent devotee of the bread. In Brooklyn a wealthy bachelor was invited to a dinner given by a maiden lady, who taught domestic science in one of the colleges of the tableau of a superior grade, and the wealthy bachelor immediately fell in love with it—and likewise with its amker. After several visits to Brooklyn, he realized that life would be unbearable without this delicious staff. The domestic science artist became a bride in short order. The moral is obvious. W. E. D. Stokes, the millionaire turman and fancy stock breeder of New York, was born in Ky., recently presented to Booker T. Washington, through his trainer, Mr. Edward Willis, a beautiful blooded horse or stallion of 55 years. 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In Canada the government has official "liquor tasters," whose duty it is to go around the various bars and investigate the character of the whiskey, wine or beer that is for sale. For the jobs, there is always run for the jobs, and in instances, the applicants announce their willingness to work steadily at the job without any salary. Wonder what would happen if a few of these jobs could be created in a number of our principal cities? According to the child hygiene bureau of New York City, Negro babies are much better humored than babies of any other race. They are milk stations of the health department says: "The little Negro babies seldom are fretful. They are the most philosophical baby patients we have. You rarely hear one cry, but the white baby cry a great deal, especially when they are being fed. 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Try it, girls, if you want to be healthy, wealthy and beautiful. A close study of certain events in recent months will convince the critics of Jack Johnson that he isn't a shade worse than the pitcher of the New York Giants. Yet papers have not one word of condemnation for the moral shortcomings of Marquard. However the pecadioleos of Nat Goodwin, Kid Kane and other others are passed over with a bare local mention. There's something the matter with seitment when it is sought to make up for Johnson and others charged with offenses of the sport to go unscathed. And this is making neither excuse or apology for Johnson or any of the bunch. The national government is doing its best to help the Negroes of the South to raise bumper crops—to increase the output of every acre of land under cultivation and to soak up into a productive condition. Many deny, an old story leaks out, annent the present race for big offices by colored men in various sections of the land. 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Four were employed near the seat of Commissioner in the territory in which they work, the farmers produced an average crop of more than 1,000 pounds to the acre, against an average of less than 1,000 pounds production the net average was thirty-eight bushels an acre in the demonstration area, against twenty-eight bushels an acre in the demonstration area and eighty-one white demonstrators have included Negro farmers in the scope of their laborers, and 25,000 Negro farmers in the scope of benefits of the government's activities along the line of agricultural promotion. out as minister to Haiti. Hart was a young man and believed implicit in the mission, but he was particularly fond of Frederick Douglass, "The Old Man Eloquent," it is said, was doubtful of the ability of a fledgling like Hart to make good at Porte-au-duper, and he suggested a quarter of an hour, and he suggested that an older man be allowed to go to Haiti, while he (Hart) could have the Recordership of deeds to a District five here in order to make a home. Hart informed his patron, Senator Evarts, that this arrangement/ would suit him and the promise for Haiti was withheld, and he would be put through. Evarts lost his "pull" at the White House. In the shifts that followed, Douglass was sent to the Haitian coast in the form of a mounted Brue as Recorder of Deeds. Hart was "lost in the shuffle," and he has put in many a sad hour in the nearly quarter of a century that has since elapsed, cogitation and reflection, and something for the shadow and listening to the siren voice of sentiment. 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Special sacar on necdiug’ proteesional end businest Cards. “Reasonable discount for long time and Shenk Heading notiose 10s per line. ‘Special Fates on “write ups.” ~Botered at, the postofico at Indianapolis, ute Oe Se GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. —“[ilmatior should bo addresed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2S&SO. SATURDAY, FEB 22,1913 Regardless of the groundhog’s prog- nostication, the weather has been al- luringly delightful this week. We are persuaded as to our religious beliefs; we are won as to our love. There is no room for coercion or man- datory laws on these points. Sydney Pittman, the well-known col- ored architect, has been directed by the Knights of Pythias of Texas to draw plans for a $150,000 temple to be erected in Dallas. Unless labor and building material are unusually high in that section, the amount of money voted ought to get a handsome structure. Such buildings furnish employment for many classes of workingmen, not to speak of the architect and contractor. The more of them, the merrier. The managers of the Colored Peo- ple’s Exposition in Pennsylvania had $20,000 voted them. Ten thousand dol- lars has been spent, and not even a site chosen. Four thousand dollars is on hand as a balance. And from all appearances, it will take the birdies to tell of the $6,000. The managers have discovered that it would require $75,000 to put on a proper “show.” At least, that's what's said. We Indianans could paint the state red with just about half of that first amount, But we haven't had the heart to ask ‘em— they are so close, don’t you know. It will be too bad if the very first money appropriated by a state to sid ‘an exposition movement has been fool- ishly spent. We hope it is not true, for with a precedent of the kind then goodbye to your aids by way of state appropriations for anything of the kind in the future. The state of Pennsylva- nia is trying to ascertain the where- abouts of that $20,000. One is remind- ed of those plundering Negro state congresses of the reconstruction days. Such money should have been rell- giously regarded. The use of every dol- lar should have been just and certain, Will Mr, Harry be able to make good? The Negro Press, a publication of Evansville, Ind., has stretched across its front page in big black letters: “Who is Mrs, Sadie B, Dungery?” Surely the lady has done something terrible in order to get such generous advertisement. Yet, we know nothing that would justify that great display. Of course, we don’t know everything, and it may be that Mrs. Sadie has com- mitted a horrible breach. She is prom- inent in the women’s department ot the Knights of Pythias, who, by the way, are in some kind of a stew in- volving Grand Chancellor Tiderington. ‘The Grand Chancellor suspended the pet lodge; Marion No. 5, and the case is in court. But just how Mrs. Sadie is mixed in it gets past us. Report comes from Liberia, Africa, that the Kroo natives of that place have been defeated with great slaugh- ter. The information is not so cheer- ing in spite of the fact that it was a famous victory for the Negro republic. It seems to us that it would be better if it were news of the fraternizing of those people who are so similar, and who must find some way of getting along together. The fighting on the side of the Liberians was under Major Ballard, formerly of the United States army. ‘It is reported that the Kroos were responsible for the presence of German gunboats in Liberian waters, owing to their ugly treatment of Ger- man residents. Consequently, it was necessary that the Liberian govern- ment act against the Kroos. Verily, the little republic has been born but ‘a few days, and it is full of trouble. Harry W. Bass, who has been the chief promoter o fthe scheme in Penn- sylvania for the celebration of the fif- tieth anniversary of the colored peo- ple's freedom, is having quite a time in explaining what has become of the $20,000 voted for that purpose. A legis- lative committee waited on him, but Harry could only produce vouchers for $10,000. This, with his balance of $4,000, made him shy $6,000. He says that he needs only a little time to straighten out matters. From what is understood but very little headway has been made, if any at all, beyond a suite of room for the meetings of ‘de bode.” According to the Courant of Philadelphia, the mem- bers had no idea where the thing is to be pulled off. No site has been se- lected. Now it is said the time is too short and that the $4,000 on hand 1s too small an amount to do anything with, ‘The $10,000, it seems, has been ineffectively spent. Frederick Douglass, whose birthday is held to be the 14th day of February, ‘was remembered also along with Abra- ham Lincoln and as George Washing: ton will be remembered on the 22d ‘Time is helping some in pushing the great Douglass aside. And we are none too grateful by disposition. With these two opposing forces he is growing hazy and dim. The newer generation: know very little of him, and seemingly care less, But it will be a long, long time before we are furnished with an other of his likes, He was a giant ir all ways, He was of splendid physique —a lion for true. His mastery of the English language was beautiful. He did not rave or claw the air. He put it out as it should have been done. He was a model statesman and orator, ap pearing the equal of any man in any congregation of men. He had abso lutely no earmarks of his race. We al: most feel to say as was said of Wash: ington— “The first, the last, the best; ~~ The Cincinnatus of the West.” He was no Cincinnatus, but if the rest is said of him, it will not go wide of the mark. THE PROPER PROCEDURE, W. Calvin Chase, editor of The Wash- Ingtén (D. ©. “Bee, and a veteran journal: ist of thirty year standing, has the au dacity to criticise a brother journalist for ketting personal mention tn the columns of his own journal when he knows as well as anybody else that this 1s about all that he gets out of the publication of a race Journal. ‘We call this treason to the professior and we are in favor of placing him on trial with T, Thomas Fortune, of the New York “Age, as Judge; Fred It, Moore, the same publication, as sheriff: George 1 Knox, of The Indianapolis (ind) Free man, and ourselves as prosecuting attor heys; Willlam. Monroe ‘Trotter, -of the Boston (Mass.) Guardian, and Chris. J Perry, of the Philadelphia’ (Pa.) ‘Tribune as deputy sheriffs, and J. R. Clifford, 0 the Martinsburg Pioneer Press, as. jailer We name H.C, Smith, of the Cleveland (O.) Gazette, as appellate judge—The Planet, of Richmond, Va. We accept, and enter at once on our duties. First, we wish to congratulate ourselves on the distinguished collabo ration; John Mitchell, editor-banker who tenders his service in the inter est of the prosecution. We wish to call the court's attention to this most unusual case, Mr. Chase is an editor of many years’ standing, during whict time he has done some good things, jand then again he has done some things not so good. Notwithstanding the things indifferent and otherwise we have allowed him to pass unchal lenged as a rule, But, gentlemen (we mean the court)—Brother Mitchell might have named a jury, since it is ground principle of our jurisprudence that the accused be tried by a jury o his peers—this, as we said, is such an unusual case, that of criticising a brother journalist for getting personal mention in the columns of his own journal, that the full penalty should be meted out to him. Had this been ar outside individual, not affiliated with the craft, there might be something said in extenuation. But no, your hon or, he was a fellow sufferer in thie journalistic warfare. He knows wel enough that if there ever were a clas: of men that needed kindly attentior and soothing speech, it is the Negrc newspapermen. And yet, what does he do? We repeat it, what does he do’ Your honor knows what he has done Now again we insist that he should have the total benefit of the law, whict in this instance is an ample apology refreshments (discretionary) and generous mention of the offendec brother at the most favorable oppor tunity. A GOOD THING TO LET ALONE. One Professor Foster, speaking ai the fiftieth anniversary celebration re- cently held in Chicago, boldly pro claimed that amalgamation was the most logical solution of the race prob- Jem in the United States. It is said that he hails from the Sunny South and that his father fought in the Con- federate army. It does not matter who the professor is, or what was the source of his origin; he has not helped to quiet the race ‘struggle by _ his speech. If we wait on amalgamation for our betterment, Negro betterment in the sense of rights, privileges, op- portunities we will be found waiting when Gabriel sounds his trumphet. While there is more theoretical ten- dency toward the thing of amalgama- tion, the practice is not any more com: mon than it hag been; perhaps, not so much, White men are growing more sleuthful, wary; not a few, but all of them; consequently, the black elimina- tion process is moving very slowly. It will be believed that the theoretical tendency toward amalgamation is based on our theory of government— on a theory of government that is emi- nently proper—seeing races as citizens and not as peoples in severalty. In this country made up whollyof race de- tachments, it cannot rightfully fall to any race to declare itself the “it” and from which all others are to take or- ders. Men, jealous of the integrity of ‘the republic, concede nothing that [would make it less than a republic: they stand for every Republican prin- ‘ciple, meaning, in short, unsheared privileges for every citizen. Whole- souled Republicans oppose the interfer- Jence of the government in the affairs of the citizen in such a way as to es- ‘tablish class favoritism. America was built on that rock, freedom of con- [science in spiritual things. And love no less spiritual than religion. Ther jare intangible things, refusing to be |moulded this way or that way by the |profaning touch of men’s hands. | As said before, these ultra-Repub- jlicans—and all should be so—do not contemplate having Negro relations. But in the event they saw fit to chose them, we think that they would say the same of restraining rules as Gov- lernor Blease of South Carolina said of the constitution, If we will preserve Jour republic in its best form, we will let the amalgamation business take its course. Interference will bring its own rewards, when men through re- sentment will reek the land with in- famy—their retaliatfons for whittling down their rights. Invasion of rights in one instance means invasion again. For it may be set down in certainty if that overlord feeling obtains it will not be satisfied at merely limiting col- ored races; it will prove insatiable in its greed, until what is known as rul- ing classes will be a part of our new world heritage. Indeed, there is at present fear of that very thing, not- {withstanding the fact that we are the ‘masters, not the servants, as was said THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. pa shing-|ihe other day in a leading dally. And, |these men will see to the wants of the on ac ® 224.|true enough, the relations between oe ale {Borat 1g the| people and officials are reversing, Offl-| Mrs, Ellis Titus and Mrs, Bettie Hugh, mon \ Rone |cials are acting like proprietors, when poate sre 2s se el: ee ese |their mission is to carry out the ex- ust ¢ owing pressed will of the people and not to THE BLUEGRASS CENTER. (iC : > tam the unexpected down their|Fiftieth Anniversary and Golden Wed- Pivin ningly |throate. ding—Aeolian Club Gives Dance— Nellie ;,long| ‘Take the jntermarriage measure! Baptist Clergymen Petition Against F. Mc th an-|passed by the lower house at Washing-| the Whisky Law. ce ant in|ton last week. By what warrant? By — | Sears ysique| what authority, mmléss of that over-|By Hardin Tolbert, at People's Phar- their ig = lordism that is beginning to manifest macy, 118 N. Broadway. ee . itself undul: irs? = ' fe put unduly in our affairs? The bill) exrxGTon, Ky. (Special) —The most Versit was a surprise to even those who fa- Set ur =, Helyor restriction, And if It were not,| ta" secenti" was, the. golden weading ot MTS, ee ee so much the worse for it, since it] Mr. and Mrs, 2. 1 Hardin, who have, the 15 would prove that it was the result of |Zistimction of being marricasin the State | cial Ae tol by a wi ; ister, aber [Gung at race coeusiation, [eae achat ene sa: We ah pene a eb isto: Hivard, "Strand Sicr Hardin ro ST°E - " the parents of elght children, Many. ex- | AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL, Gefen! present, were, Fecalved, ME "nar Py La a ini a member of 1 jon Fair and installation Given by Mosaic ‘Templars|Anociation and isthe propritor of a ota, st.” of America—Grim Reapers—A Let-|first-class bather sop, ea nena : @ rest| ter—Large ‘Possum Supper—A Num-| parents. MADY Peer Yrom trienas ai | CC ae eee een ore eae, | Goncert—State Superintendent to|te anniverstary celebration were Mes- |, TU; Appoint Negroes as Supervisors of |i ee so suit ke Coles | E, Schools—Personal and Social Greet-| Mattie Byrd, Lena Snowden, M. L. Fletch | ons: ings. : ex, EB, B. Jackson and Dr. Mary’ Britton. | W930 es ce, BOE wides Wash-|5y Hardin Tolbert, at People’s Phar-|,,7Be Acolian Cluk gave a grand dance | he au-| macy. Both Phones 66; Box 233. |Strendance. The hall was beautifully | Week. these men will see to the wants of the children. rs hy Mrs, Ellis Titus and Mrs, Bettie Hush, of Irving, are in the city. THE BLUEGRASS CENTER. Fiftieth Anniversary and Golden Wed- ding—Aeolian Club Gives Dance— Baptist Clergymen Petition Against the Whisky Law. By Hardin Tolbert, at People’s Phar- macy, 118 N. Broadway. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Special)—The most interesting affairs in the Blue Grass Cen- fer recently was the golden wedding of Mr, and Mrs, "A. L. Hardin, who have the distinction of being married,in the State Capitol by @ white Presbyterian minister. ‘Mrs, Hardin's maiden name was Miss Ma- leto Hillyard. Mr. and Mrs. Hardin are the parents of elght children, Many ex- cellent present were received. Mr. Har- Gin is a member of the Lexington Fair ‘Association, and is the proprietor of a first-class barber shop, handling white patronage. Many presents and congratu- Jations were received from friends alt over the state. In the receiving line at the anniversiary celebration were Mes- dames Julia Shores, Marie Jackson, Mattie ‘Tolbert, Bessie H. Ballard, Nannie Coles, Mattie Byrd, Lena Snowden, M. L. Fletch- er, E. B. Jackson and Dr. Mary Britton. ‘The Aeolian Club gave a grand dance at aJckson hall. A large crowd was in attendance. The hall was beautifully decorated, and St. Valentine costumes were in evidence. There was plenty of good music and a general good time was had by all, omen ‘The Baptist clergymen have asked the eit yauthorities to enforce the law in re- gard to closing saloons and moving pic- fure theaters on Sunday. This movement has caused much comment among the people. ee Mr. Stephen Lee, proprietor of the Little Fayette cafe, was in Loutsyille this Week. Many of his friends say he made aU, T. marriage of out the trip. ‘The First Baptist church Sunday. school gave an entertainment and the following program was rendered: Organ voluntary, invocation, ‘musical selection by the cho- Tus, recitation by W. H. Gibson, solo by BE. 'L. Cunningham, musical selection by Callie Chestnut, musieal selection by the chorus, solo by Vivian Ballard, a male quartet_by Herbert Harris and others, Organ solo, by Robert Merritt, solo by Miss F.C. Scott, musical selection by chorus, ‘reading by Lizzie Brooks, panto- mime ‘drill by forty girls, act, by Nellie Gray Boys, forty in number, “Old Black Joe” directed by Miss Ida 'B. Coleman, ‘and a short address by Prof. W. W. Fouse, R, H. Hogan is, superintendent, ‘Miss Ida Simpson, a very attractive young lady of this city, is to be the guest ae She Stinson Gitver at Wreankfoet scon. LEADING COLORED CITIZENS OF LOUISVILLE FORM A POLITICAL LEAGUE. LOUISVILLE, KY. (Special) —What Js Said to be. the strongest political or- ganization to be projected by colored cit- fzens of Louisville, was formed here a few days ago. The purpose of the league is to gain better advantages for the Negro race in the city of Louisville. Several rousing speeches were made by sympa~ thizers of the league and officers of the ‘organization, namely: W. H. Jordon, Norman 'G. Chadwell, James Murphy, Dr. S. Walter Bennett and Harrison Marks, ‘The following officers were elected: Harrison Marks, chairman; John Haw- Kins, vice chairman; James Murphy, sec- retary; Norman G. ‘Chadwell, assistant Secretary; Dr. S. Walter Bennett, treas- ured. Executive Committee—Dr, P. 1. Peters, chairman; John Dorsey, Hiram Carico, Edward Hooker, Wm, Brown. Res- olution Committee—Dr. 8. Walter’ Ben- ‘nett, chairman; Edd. Hooker, W. 1. Jor- don, Virgit Stone, Norman Chadwell. ‘The next meeting will be at College Hail, on Green street, March 1, 1913, and the next on Wednesday, Mareti §, 1813. "The St. Augustine Colored Catholic church, Idcated at ‘Thirteenth and Broad- way, which is doing great work among the colored people, will give an entertain- ment at their chapel on Easter Monday. ‘They are noted for giving fine entertain- ments, and have some good local talent, which’ is instructed by the genial Father Felton. The admission, will be 25 cents. Mr. . W. Shelton, of Fairmount, W Va. ‘was here this’ week visiting his brother and wife, and was entertained by. his friends, Mr. and Mrs, John Green, also Mr. Lucien Grant, CENTRALIA, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss M. Barns, of Murphysboro, Il, is the guest’ of Mr.’and Mrs, C. Mosley... Mrs. T. Scott was hurt by falling on the fey sidewalk, but not seriously... «Little Miss Ruth Ferguson celebrated her ninth anniversary on Saturday, February. Many of her little friends visited her home hat day ‘ang many presents were given her. ‘They had a little young and enjoy- abel time, ‘They played Indian all after- noon. Little Miss Ruth was chief. . Blind Boone Concert Company will be hiere on the 18th. All are preparing to meet the oceasion: ...Mr. Hd ‘Taylor and Mr. James Cannon, ‘coal miners, have gone to Bloom- ington, ‘Til, to work’ there until the mines fnere ‘give "more employment......Mr. Si Campbell is making a business tip to St. Louls, Mo., and Springfield, Il, this week <..- Mrs, Gross and little daughter were in Mounds, Th, last. week. visiting friends. . ~Mrs.'B. Coleman, of Jacksonville, Ili. is visiting her daughter, Mrs, W. Duncan, of this elty....Master . Skinner was on the sick list last week, but at this writing he is convalescent...’Mr. Collins, Mr. E. Johnson, Mr. B. Barten, all coal’ miners, have gone to Bloomington, UL, to work in the mines there. .Mr. L. Cross, who works in the Tilinois Central shops here, has been laid up for the last two weeks with a very badly injured foot, caused by « heavy iron falling on it, He Is now able to walk around... -Miss Connie Cash made a flying trip to St. Louis, last “week... Miss C. Lowery_is a great admirer of ‘The Free- man. “She also helps the reporter gather hews for ‘The Freeman. ...Mr. W. Flax is one of our leading carpenters. . Mr, Henry Murry has becn on the sick list for the jast five or six, weeks, CHAMPAIGN, ILL. By Z. L. Breedlove. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Cora J. Friar was suddenly called to her home ta Farmington, Mo., on Jan- tary 240 on account of the death of her Uncle, Mr. Morris Staten, of Parm'niston. He died on January 24 and his wife died on January 26." Father ana mother of famous Institution at Caricston, Mo. they Were old and respected residents of Farm Ingion....The Freeman ean be had at 32 North Hickory street, on Iriday afternoon and Saturday, .;.The TL Club, composed fot Negro students of the University Of Ti hols, were initiated into the Kappa Alpha Nu fraternity last Saturday evening. They Were organized at the Bet chapter. ‘The Tollowing men were iniates:\ B. B. Dick: erson, W; J. Prines, Hf, 8, Burnam, B.A. Brown, J." i. Williaa, Jr, H.. Harpole, George Dickson, George Bilis and BF Kenner. The men who helped to install the chapter were B. M. Digks. J. M. Lee, B. V, Mosee, Bklls. Stewart, BK. Arm: Strong, A. Armstrong and” Guy Grant. These “men are members of the Alpha chapter at Indiana University. After. the fnitiation ceremonies a banquet was given tn honor of the guests, at which repre- sentatives fro mboth chapters made. some Nery. Interesting and enthusiastic toasts The Kappa Alpha. Nu fraternity was oF- fanized at the Indiana. University” during the spring of 1911 by several Negro. stu dents and was incorporated as a. national Greek letter fraternity by the state of In- Giana shortly afterwaras. Tt is. expected that. this fraternity. will develop. rapidly ‘and be a potent factor in the education of the Negro morally and intellectually. Mtr We M: Goodall served the slx-course ban- Quet at her restaurant, 3 Bast” Ma's Street... Mrs, 'W. "A. Blils, ‘of Altamont, Gil, was in the city last week visiting her daughter, Mrs, Will Hunt. Mrs. Ellis took jher daughter, Miss Frances Ellis, a stu: ‘Gent inthe University of Iitnots, home, = Star Theatre, Pittsburg, Penna. | Wants first class acts of all kinds. State all particulars in first letter. Address A. Minsky, Mgr., 1417 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Penn® on account of failing health... .At Bethel X: ME. church the pastor preached in the ‘morning and evening. The morning ser- mon Was the first of @ series, the subject being “Spiritual Mire.” ‘The evening sub- ject ‘was “Lot's Wife.”....At Salem Bap- Uist church, Rev. John ‘Rivers talked on “Christ, the Bread of Life.” At 2:30 p. m, Rev, Owens spoke on “The Need of Having the Holy Spirit Present”... Mrs Nellie ‘Taylor, of Omaha, Neb., and Mrs. F. MeDaniel, of Peoria, visited their sister at 61 North Hickory street... -Miss Louise ‘Lewis and Miss ‘Frances Bilis have with- ‘drawn fro mthe university on account of ‘thelr health. Chester Brewer entertained ‘At his home Friday evening in honor of ‘Miss Louise Lewis and the Indiana Uni- ‘versity students who were in the city to Setup the Kappa Alpha Nu fraternity. . Mrs! Ed Wells entertained for Miss Louise Lews Saturday. evening...... The colored Knights of Pythias held a tid-winter so- cial last ‘Tuesday evening at the home of P. J. Carey, 707 North Fifth street, and everyone was cordially invited to aitend. ‘A“committee on arrangements, consisted ot P. J. Carey, W. C. Parker, G. J. Barley, and George Simpson....Miss Mazie Rob- erts, of Danville, visited in the city on Sunday. COL. SIMONS AT TUSKEGEE. TUSKEGER INSTITUTE, Ala, Feb. 14.-For several weeks ‘Tuskerte has Jha @ visitor, @ol. Roscoe Conkling Sim. mons, ‘the orator and. journalist, and Himself « produet of the institute in the Widest sense. Before the student body Lind the visitors Col. Sitamons delivered ‘a notable address. during conference [week He’ has appeared before the Senior societies. The students ahd graduates and teachers have all united to. make iis stay a pleasant one. Tor the New York Sun, the New York Evening. Post’ and the ‘Chicago. Inter- Ocean, Col, Simmons wrote stories of the Jconferenee, which have attracted wide oem NEWS OF HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (By M. G. Thornton, at Stewart-Wil liamson Pharmacy, Phone 521.) The local Negro Business Leaue met last night in Briendship ‘Hail. An inter: esting program arranged “by | Atiornes |G. W. Merriweather, was rendered anc Splendid addresses were mde on different |subjects ‘by others. A goodly number Were present and. all were enthusiastic "Under the auspices of the B, Y. P. U aha’ the management of Mr. J. "T. Whit. hey the hobble entertainment last nighi at Virginia Street Baptist Chureh was 1 Success. Not a few were sorry when the Separting hour arrived... Prof. b. Pos: ton of K. N. I. 1 returned to his duties Monday after & pleasant week at home... “Mr. Benjamin’ MeReynolds passed. i the great beyond at his home in. Clark avenue the 6th Inst. "He leaves a. wife with five children and a host of friends to lament his departure. Mr. 1. W. Glass "was the undertaker and the Rev Metcalf oficiated..-.A Valentine. sociai was given at Samaritan Hail last night by the Prosepina Club. Through. the ef- forts of the president. and. secretary. Misses Edmonia. Stoner and_ Bunice Boyd, it was made a gigantic affair and fone that will long. be remembered... Rev. A. Wylie of Tennessee filled the pulpit at Gracey last Sunday in the ab- Renee of the regular pastor, Rev. L. C Major....Mr. C. W. Gimm of Pembroke, a leading’ contractor and business man, Was here this week on business... Ben “Merriweather, born and. rearer in this ‘City, but who has resided at Chicago for [the past twenty Years, dled at that place January 27. Rev. TH. Merriweather of Madisonville: Attorney CG. W. Merri Weather of this clty; Mrs: Mattie Gwynn and Mrs, Addie Robinson of Gainesville lare brothers and sisters of the deceased pre eve te GC. Majors is ‘ae iranilin conducting “a revival for the congreza: tion of Rev. Mack of that place. DURHAN, N. Cc. Special to The Freeman. W. M. Allen has the finest five-chair barber shop in the South for the colored people, and he has a son working on one Of these chairs, He is only twelve years Old. He is one of the best barbers in the shop. Mr, Allen has a fine baseball az- gregations in the business, and will go West and play some of the best teams. Kid Malett, of the Cuban Giants, is the captain of the team, and will have his men meet all comers, because he has the goods. OMAHA, NEB. Special to THe Freeman. The First. Regimental Band of Omaha, consisting of thirty-five skilled musicians, under the leadership of Prot. Dan. Des- dune, will be the feature attraction of the grand encampment of Knights of Pythias to be held at Baltimore, Md., in 1913. ‘The band is prepared for all engagements with a full repertoire of the standard and most popular, up-to-date. musie..+-The. Rute hotel waiters will give their Second annual full-dress ‘ball at Alamo hall on Wash- ington'’s birthday. “The latest ‘and most popular music Will be rendered by Prot M. Deauverreaux and. his famous’ seven- piece orchestra.-.... Frank ‘Terry, corre- Sponding agent’ sind’ news socilitor, 1211 South ‘Thirteenth street. Phone, Douglass S407... Mr. J. HL Smith, one of Omaha's prominent citizens, und’ wife. celebrated their ‘fifteenth anniversary on February iL. Mr. Sm.th isan employe of the C., B. & Q. Railroad Company, having been em- ployed there since 1893, in charge of the Superintendent's private car....Mr. A. J. Mitchell rendered -q comet solo, ented “Angelus Greater.” atthe Christian Sel- ence church on January 30, HOT SPRINGS NEWS. Special to the Freeman: gellQt SPIHINGS, Ari Rtev. 3. 1 Hen- lerson, B. D., of Shreveport, La., jeradu- ate of ‘Leland’ University, vice-president of the ‘Louls.ana Baptist Convention, deliv- éred an eloquent Sermon toa latge and apreciative audience lust Sunday night at Hoanoke Baptist church in this city... Rev. P. J. Lewis, of Batesville, Ark, Is the ‘new ‘pastor of Haven's chapel M. E. church, of this city. We welcome him to our city and hope that he will be success- ful in’his church work... .Rev, S. Me- Donald, formerly pastor of Haven’s chapel M. E. chureh, has gone to Batesville, Ark., to take charge of the M. B. church of that city. We hope he will give great service in This new field of labor... Mrs. Nathan- fel Brown, of Walnut street, is visiting relatives and friends In Little Rock, also attending the graduations exercises of her cousin, Miss Ora Jones, who. has finished the course in one of the prominent col- leges of that city.” .Mr. A. Hamler, of Denver, Col, and BF. ‘Tate, of Missis- sippl Crate “says no’ more Mississipp! for him), are here for the season, working at the Majestic hotel...-Mr. Charles C. Mooney, head brojler, and A. Rogers, side waiter it the Majestic, are able to be at their posts of duty again after several weeks 0. fillness.... Messrs, O. M. Page, Henry Mattox and Mrs. Leiah Rowan, of Pine street, are epnvalescing after several days of Iliess..7."the Sunday’ school pro- motion exercises at Haven chapel church ‘on February 10 and 11 were a great suc- cess, | Much credit js due the superintend- ‘ent, Mr. Charles Westbrook, and his able corps of teachers for the ‘splendid pro- gram rendered... .Mrs, Clara L, Poster, of Walnut street, who has been suffer: ing with painful injuries she received by a fall last week, is getting along nicely at this writing. Go to Nea Farris) tailor shop, 204 Whitington avenue, and have your clothes, repaired, cleaned and pressed at’ Teasonable ‘prices: -- Captain ‘Tayler, of Chicago, is here for the season, work- ing at the Arlington....All_ progressive walters who expect to Keep pace with the times should be In possession of one of John B. Goins’ latest editions of “The ‘American Waiters’ Manual,” a book that teaches the art of American plan and the ‘European service in all of their branches; how to open and how to serve ail kinds ‘of wines; party and banquet service of all kings: illustrated: how to make all kinds of salads and dressings and sand- wiches; vest pocket size; leather bound; price, $1.00. _H. F. Foster, agent He hotel: Read the Presinane ca att every. weel best Negro lished. " H1.F. Foster, agent. °°" Pub ‘A WARNING, Notice is hereby given that the Walk, Larrie Company or Walker-Prossor te Pane, now located at ‘Loulevile ke we way. connected with oF a bar’ Cry Madame G3. 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Sprint the shop-girl and the seamstress and the business man and clerk; Dodging cars and making hurry, many seams and the berry; Some loth, some anxious to begin the never-ending work. Little girls with idle chatter, rushing by with noisy, clatter; Pertty little caskets, old men double-bent with age; Thin floor-walkers tall and haughty, fat bartenders short and sporty: That is Morning in the city, and the Sidewalk is the Stage. It is Noon, and still the setting is the same, but it is getting crowded in the figures new and pleasing to the eye; Pretty dames in pretty laces, motley Thespians, happy faces, shoppers busy shopping and shop-lifters all are to the eye. The toiling crowd is there, too, you can see them, if you care to. As hungry for their luncheon as a lion cage. Merry widows, toques and bonnets, would-be poets with their sonnets; That is Noonday in the city, and the Sidewalk is the Stage. It is Evening, after supper; lowes classes and the upper Utilize the sidewalk, every one on please-bear; Some see the pictures moving, some just strolling, but all purity spent. How a very pleasant evening can be profitably spent. Passing tables and healthy elbowing the poor and wealthy. Stenographers escorted by a bank, a sage. Such a glancing, such a showing. Glances to the glancing loving; That is Evening in the city, and the Sidewalk is the Stage. It is Night, the throng is thinner; it is late, and every sinner Who is on the street is foolish, 'cause he ought to be in bed. They are seeking after pleasure and they are seeking after pleasure; From the cafe to the bar-room, very thirsty, easy-led. Opera cloaks and ostrich feathers, evening and leather; Fierce overwrought policemen round a drunkard in a rage; Giddy chorus girls home going, silly asses wild oats sowing; That is Noonday in the city, and the Sidewalk is the Stage. Parker and Jordan at Greenville, S. C., last week. The Texas Tommy Four, with Pugh and Lillard, are on the Quigley time February 10-12, Sydney, N. S.; 13-15, at New Water, N. S. Prof. Frank Merson, colored balloonist, is still with Mr. K. G. Barkoots' World's Greatest Shows, and will make the ascensions this season with that show. Murphy and Francis next week at 16th Street theater, New York City; February 20-23, Wadsworth theater, New York City; February 27 to March 2, Hesley theater, Brooklyn, N. Y. The Arrants, Chas, J. and Delia, are at the Globe theater, Jacksonville, Fla., this week, with Atlanta, Ga., to follow, after which to the Brooklyn theater, Charleston, N. C. Leon, magician and ventriloquist, is playing one night stands in Florida with his own company, which includes Rosemont, N. C., already booked for four weeks ahead. The Idahos, Jordan and Quaker, are making a big hit at the Orliole Theater, Cleveland, O., on the bill with the Griffin Sisters. Little Quaker is one of the Irish singers on sides singing "Buckwheat Cakes" and "You Can Borrow from Me." The Carter Trio, Paul, Ruth and Nettle, as an all-round singing, dancing and talking specialty have no superiors. Both girls have exceptionally good voices and know how to put their numbers over and get results. Paul Carter is a past master of art and author singers of singing and also dances exceedingly well. Allie Young, the clever slack wire artist, is with the Geyer's Dandy Minstrels. The team of Cox and Cox joined the Geyer's Dixie Minstrels at Fort Worth, Tex., and is cleaning up. Jasper Taylor, trap drummer, with Geyer's Dandy Minstrels, the team of Cox and Cox, comedy acrobat, is with the Geyer's Dandy Dixie Minstrels. Robert C. White, the genial and capable stage manager of the Dixie Land Minstrels, is still pleasing the admirers of bourbon whiskey, was tamed by a banquet in Miami Fl., by the Mystic Shriners and K. of P.'s. He is said by the bunch to be the best mixer they have ever seen, and has no swell head or meeting always greeting a person. The company is enjoying good health. The Four Brass Men, that real musical act, on playing twenty-five successful weeks on the Gus Sun time, opened at the Majestic Theater, Toronto, Ont., January 15, 2014. The company was the Canadian time. Personnel of the act: Fred (trombone) Simpson, Frank (cornet) De Brotte, Clarence (piccolo) Jones and Sylvester clarinet, Williams, Americas' best records to all friends. Best records to all friends. WETUMPKA, ALA. Notes From the Dandy Dixie Minstrels. Our show is now in the State of Alabama and playing to packed houses nightly. We are here at Stytes are still with us. Mr. Perryman has put on a new musical act, and it is a No. 1 novelty act and is going big nightly. We are here at Stytes fully fifteen minutes. Watch The Freeman for cuts. Mr. Perryman and Miss Stytes send best regards to the Sunny Chas. English sends best regards to Richard M. Brown and the F. M. Busy bunch. PALACE THEATER. LAWRENCE, KANSAS SUNNY DIXIE MINSTRELS. Dana Thompson, Owner and Manager You talk about some show! We have it. Dick Brown and Will Nash, our premier comedians, are handling the extreme ends with great success. Will Brooks, Hampy Wallburg, Malcolm Bird and John Bucker, who hold down the second and third ends, are there with the goods. Miss Willie 'Venable is just cleaning up and you can see her in the room. My Baby,' she carries the house by storm. Miss Viola McCoy, our leading lady, always receives two and three encores. Miss Rosa Ives is featuring her in the room. We go too. The two Wallburgs, Hampy and Rae, have three good acts and two trunks full of swell costumes. They are good singers and dancers, and our silver is the talk of the town. Wm. McCoy, our leading straight man and interlocutor, is some class. Prof. B. F. DeLea and his fourteen-piece band are still playing the latest and most popular music. Prof. M. Brown, stage manager. Prof. B. F. DeLeo, bandmaster. THE ALCAZAR THEATER, GALVESTON. TEXAS These are the ones that are holding the Island City down: Alma Hoges screams the house with "My Man." Froncel Manly and Emma Johnson makes good with "Rag, Rag, Rag." Will Harper, the long-tail man; Carrie Christian makes good with "In Old Madrid," Costellwar, the little Clockwork Rose, "Good-bye, Rose," Gretchen Burns makes good with "I Sit Right on the Moon." Tricky Sam is some buck dancer, Sandy Burns our stage manager, is there with regards to all in and out of the profession. RIDERVILLE, ALA. Jno. W. Dennis, the veteran comedian, writes from Wilson's Big Colored Minstrel festival that they are doing nice business. Wilson's Stars are with us to score big. We are going big. Will Lemons, comedian and dancer is a scream. Will Harris, old man delinquercer, is clever. Wm. Campbell, mugger, is clever. Wm. Campbell, mugger, is clever. Miss Ida Mitchell, soubrette, is quite a hit. John Dennis and Hattie Payton are making good. Hello, Bill and Mamie how to go in Atlantic City. Wm. Benbow, make a suit out of a pair of pants, write CHINTZ AND ELLA MOORE AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Ella B. Moore, the fashion plate of vaudeville, with Chintz Moore, the mirth producer, stopped the show at the Globe Theater, the week of the 10th, and took the show to Salamans, salamans, and made good—that's putting it mildly. B. Moore is said by press and public to have more changes of costumes and more elaborate ones than any other show in the city. That's saying lots for one who is just three years old in the business; but Father Chintz says that's half of the act, and advises all to put the goods on the old hens and you can easily make good. He's definitely, and send regard to the profession. THE AUDITORIUM THEATER, PHILADELI PHIA. The Auditorium, vaudeville and motion picture house, presented its usual attractive bill, making it stronger than ever by running five acts. There is a humorous song by the band, seriously—the viewing of moving pictures. The management hasa caught on, and the audience is satisfied, as its continued success agates Gibson says he means to give them the best, as he uses the best licensed films, among which are good things, both educational and comical. Auditorium, a band that was artist artist boards for the second week, and rendered a number of songs entirely new, in her own words, as artist artists were a rare treat; Bradford and Bradford, clever comedians, held their own, the Carter Trio, in their skit, gave us plenty of catchy music, and was interrupted by a song we were adroitly unfolded in an entertaining manner and the settings artistic. The Stewart Brothers, who can sing and dance, can provoke mirth, was another strong caster. R. S. O. sign at every performance. DIXIE THEATER, NEW BERN, N. C The Dixie Theater at New Bern, N. C., is still packing them in and will continue to do so as soon as the Spinnaker heretofore. On the bill were the Arteses, (Billy and Grace), who have certainly gone in to the hearts of the new Bern. The team has been working too much cannot be said about this act, as it is one of the best in the business. Too much success has been achieved by N.C. Floyd and Webster just choose four successful weeks in Wilmington, N. C., and are now playing a return ennumerated in the program. They have trained their reputation and when they appeared on the stage on their return you couldn't hear their opening chorus name Floyd will never be forgotten by the New Bern people, because he has given them just what they like and must enjoy just what they like and all times and, as stage manager, leaves them screaming with his last acts. Daisy Webster of the team, Jennie Taylor of the team and Jennie Taylor and her picks made their initial bow to New Bern and I would need a lengthy vocabulary to describe them in a class by herself. She also knows how to handle a mandolin. The picks are without a doubt the best for their age and experience. The players and directors and are compelled to take three or four encores at every show. S. B. MANCUSOS' FAMOUS SOUTH ERN FUN MAKERS. (By E. Alfred Drew.) ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR 999. P. L. Jenkins Writes From Beaumont Texas. This week finds us away down in Texas, the great one, *Lone Star*, who we the fan of the old, *G Allen's* Minstrels is in no wise abated and it is with our superb, band of celebrities, and with our superb, band of celebrities, and THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. A. B. GEORGE FREEMAN George Freeman, the well-known manager of the Freeman-Harper Stock Company, at present the manager of the Freeman-Harper-Freeman. Trio, headed by Harry at Birmingham, Ala., Sunday, February 2. to mourn the loss of his deceased brother, Silas M. Freeman. Silas was a member of the theatrical profession also and was once a member of the Golden Gate Quintet, Down in Dixie show and other big colored productions. reputables and our bunch of funmakers intermixed with specialty artists. Prof. McCamon, bandmaster, and J. B. Norton, stage manager, are both outdoing all previous efforts in their respective departments, and Mr. Quine, our affable yet bumpy man, is outdoing the bumps from his choice Havana cigars. Messrs. Worlds Davis, as R. E. Johnson, a benpecked husband; Wm. Eldridge, a benpecked husband; Wm. Elridge, a clarence, a dapper dude, serve to drive the audience into peals of laughter and frantic applause at each performance, in their ten-minute turn, entitled "My bend," which was staged by J. B. Norton. Mr. Lemuel (Pug) Ross, premier basso, is slightly indisposed this week. Chas. E. Rue desires to hear from Horace George. Write care to The Times. ace George. Write care the teenenth. Wm. Eldridge is still scoring with his new song, entitled "Dragging Along." SEEN AND HEARD WHILE PASSING. A commendable feature of the program was the absence of vulgarity, legitimate language, and loudness need rescuers "smut" and vulgarity to win applause. While Miss Winston was dancing there were repeated calls to the audience, "Catch it, put over her, have us have it!" She smilingly refused to acquiesce to these requests; nevertheless she was compelled to respond to several enquiries. There is a class of men who stand high in the communities in which they live, and are more mature than at home when they attend the small vaudeville houses, so they can encourage, and oftimes demand that performers use their talents, the demands, the humor, and the very often they are "canned." If they acquiesce, they are waylaid after the show by these same men and invited out for a One of the members of a popular sister team told me that she was repeatedly annoyed by a young physician she had gone to go out with him for a "good time" after the show. One evening she quietly informed him that she had made inquiry and found that there was something wrong with her young lady at 1 a. m. She also told him, if he was really anxious for her company, that she would be pleased to call upon his sister, the young physician mothered her no more. There are hundreds of performers who have the talent and the ambition to do great things. We present little playlets and sketches from real life, where they could show their abilities as actors and actresses. They can also tell us about the public won't stand for an act of that kind. We have the talent, we have the ability, we have the ambition, but the public must help us raise the standard of what we want to be, eliciting and encouraging our best efforts. THE REASON That Colored Acts Do Not Get More Time in Big Vaudeville. From time to time different actors have asked the writer why it was that colored acts could not get on the big time or why was it that the acts from the South could be more popular than the houses in Chicago. As many small, cheap houses as there are in Chicago, was it their color or what? These questions have come very fast, and to answer them they have to be more expressive as the colored actor's feelings are very easily touched. They will readily denounce a writer as a knocker; as colored vaudeville actors don't want a colored act to be boosting form; that's one of their big mistakes. This same applies to the Eastern and Western acts allike. A boost often does an act lots of good, when the writer wants to boost one of the acts from the South that everyone to Chicago has the same faults, only some have more. To be plain, Goodloe and Goodloe and String Beans are the originals; their one thing or the other is to stole from the South and brother stole from them. Their next triumph. (By Juli Jones, Jr.) Silas was born June 1, 1877, and died January 31, 1913, in Atlantic City, N. J. George will remain with his family at Birmingham for two or three weeks and would like to hear from his and his brother's friends in and out of the profession. Bob Russell, Billy Owen, Tim Owsley, Cliff Boss, Billy King, John Goodloe and their bunch, write. Address Dunbar Hotel, Birmingham, Ala. ble is every black-face comedian tries to be a Burt Williams. The public is tired of seeing those bad imitations. With all due respect to the ladies, they fall away and appear inappropriate, well in some houses. It's a very bad practice in house. It hurts the business. Bad imitation does not do the business any good. Vaudeville acts stand to-day as no shows to educate their audiences to high-class comedy. Then all acts in the South can make good on any of the small time and Western and Western acts do on the same time. Cut out the bad stuff. Dress the acts. As matters stand to-day there will not be any cheap vaudeville in two years' time. The only place to see vaudeville is the place of vaudeville. Every day moving pictures are making inroads and taking the place of vaudeville. They are a sure death blow to vaudeville and a boon to managers. To manage a small house is not easy job—bobbing around, week, hold up in salaries, railroad tickets, take chances on unknown acts. The pictures of to-day and in the future will take all that worry off their hands and minds, and give a new show every day. Here is a new picture of going on in the moving picture business: Chicago has 472 licensed theaters; 320 are moving picture houses. The new talking picture of Edison is a success beyond a doubt. In time the supply will be large enough to show good-bye, small acts, white and black, North, South, East and West. The public is tiring of seeing the same old acts, only different faces; same old songs, but a litter of future. Showmen who have not novelties to offer will find themselves out in the cold. THE PICANINNY TROUBAOURS AT TEXARKANA. TEXAS. POPULAR HITS SHEET MUSIC 15c per Copy by Mail You Certainly Look Good to Me Pussy Cat Rag Robert E Lee On the Mississippi Choo, Choo, from Alabama Dn't shake It While I'm Gone Just a Little Smile Dearest Memories Row, Row, Row I'm the Lonesomeest Gal in Town That's How I Grew You Down at Devil's Ball Ragtime Melodies That Bunny Hug Es My Little Bumble Bee That's My Mop Gaby, Gabby, Glides Good-Bye Rose Six Right on the Moon Grown Growing All Around Sands of the Desert Grow Cold Somebody Else is Getting It Now We do not handle professional copies. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC CO. 3025 State Street. Chicago, Illinois WANTED Performers at all times. Would like to hear from A No.1 producer, soubrette, singles, novelty acts and sister teams. Can keep you as long as you make good. A. BARRASSO, Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. Well If I Do, Dont You Let It Get Out. Wow, and Music by BABLE SHELLE Composer and Singing Sells Every Art by Artie Matthews Moderato. I'm so lone, ly Oh so lone, some I got lucky won some money VAMP since my ba. by thrown me down I've been roaming since she gave me such a deal She heard bout it THE SEASON'S 'SONG HIT' - Agents wanted. Music dealers write for special terms. Single copies 15 cents. Address E. C. Knox, care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. 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. The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture Hone on the South Side playing all First and Second Choirs. A highly performative performance from 8 to 11. Mattea Sunday and Holidays. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS. WANTED! First class acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognized ability. Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, South Street above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. Globe Theatre Two Shows. Two Pay Days. The Pictures are hand colored. The patrons, performers and proprietor are so by nature. Let us hear from you. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager. Lyric Theatre One of the best equipped Motion Picture and Vaudeville houses in the South. Will open on the first of March. 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—Piano player well informed in music. 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 JOHN H. 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, Indianapolis, Ind. TIM E. OWLEY, Mgr. er | 100 THE FIELD ABE & © A OF SPO AD te . RX} Yoh As) (i FN a NY 7, fsa 87 HAROLD CGH, \ a i iw iT @ a q fs "| oO GOA, kit PAN 5 & £p 5 % INS WEN ESP as Ls 9 ES A f ZB 2 Alt Or HS; RY LE EZ EC BPS SPS Ege EZ oye > 2 Zee AMONG THE SPORTERS. championship in exactly one year. Sinc — hat Kime Ie is timated “that Wola Patree Arrives lnuRurere: pier Jones, mangement, has earned ov 7] 200,000 in the ring. PLYMOUTH, England, Feb. 10.—Albert| °"Edaie Campi, matched to box Kid Wi Paizer, the American eae ishter | iiams before the Pacific Athletic Club a palzot, the drrived uate toleg. He is eat: | Weme,oefore the Pacine, Athletic, Club {rots Lope eerie at fever and was sea: | vernon, next, Wednesday afternoc fering from Tene voyage werose the At- /Anuaed With his Sparring partners. | sick Chrque eM eee to heat Jace Jonnson | yn2 Byte fee, (Oats and, go ta, th wenSis on June 26, EBhe way feel now” Y could give. awa eremghman Beate Lewis. {fre pounds and’ wallop any!man in th paris-—The Prenchman, Adrian Depouy, |" “Wiliams, too, 1s through work so ‘fa sete inde the ‘name’ of Hogan, beat | as boxing fs coricerned. Bhi ne unde OO ew York midaiewelght, |""“"That about hnishes. us,” sald Manage wile Lewlt, (Qe dwenty-round ‘fight Mere | Harris, after the Baltimore bantam. Na oa, points 1) 4s ogan showed superiority | taken a farewell flap at the last unhapp AiRGaut the contest. Sparring partner. "We are ow ready’ eee ihock ome ‘of the concelt out of youn Nelenan Scores Knockout. Campi and toss a surprise to a few o TAMAQUA, Fvampion, displayed much mer lightweight champion, displayed much BE his oldtime aggressiveness when he Qhocked out Harry Dillon, of New York, Hore last round of @ scheduled ten-round tout the evening of February 11. Nelson bee master of the situation from start {o'inish, knocking dowA his opponent four Vines for the countof nine. He was down forthe figth time when the club physicians. Stopped the bout. Bill for Pari-Mutuels. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo—A bill was in- traduced In. the house February 13 for ietippointment of a state racing commis- ‘Mon ?ithe bill provides that the commis. Sion shall have charge of all fairs and Sting and shall not permit book-making br the recording of bets, but a clause that, {f js sald, perimts the pari-mutuel |sys- tem of ‘beielng Feads: “The commission fay grant such privileges not inconsistent with other statutes as may be necessary Tor the successful maintenance of such fairs.” “White Hope” Knocked Out, NEW YORK,—Ned Carpenter, of Wis- consin, a most likely aspirant for the feavywelght. championship, was, knocked Mee ihe first round, February 10, by Jim Qirey, the. “Dublin’ Giant.” " Coffey ac- Somplished his quick vietory by a left Jab tothe face and. then crossing with ‘his right. Battling Nelson In His Old Form. TAMAQUA, Pa—"Battling” | Nelson, former lightweight. champion, displayed fuich of us oldtime aggressiveness when he knocked out Harry Dillon, of New York. fn te last round of a scheduled ten-round Qout last week. Nelson was master of the Rtuation from start to finish, ‘knoeking Guan ius opponent four times for the count Seinine, He was down for the fifth time when club physicians stopped the bout. Bill For Athletic Commission, SPRINGFIELD, Wo oe to have a state, athletic commission to have tharee of boxing exhibitions, was intro- dueed in the senate February 11. The com- fission ts to consist of three members to be appointed by the governor at a salary Of $8,000 @ year, and is to have charge of {leensing ‘and supervising athletic clubs. No exhibitions are to be of more than ten fuunds-and gloves must weight at least six ounces, McCarty Won't Fight Wells. NEW YORK.—The management of the Ganien Athletie Club announced February 14 that its negotiations with, Luther, Me- Ghvty to fight Bombadier Wells, the Eng- fish heavyweight champion, had failed and that_"“Gunboat™ Smith would meet the Hriton instead. ‘The fight, at ten rounds, will take place elther March 7 or March Tr, The date originally selected, for, the tout between Wells and McCarty, March Th ‘wil be given over to ten-round fight between Packy MeFarland and Jack Brit- ton. KISSED AND MADE UP. Wolgast and Manager Jones “Make Up" In Frisco. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal—Aa Wolgast, formes lightweight champion of the world; arrived here last week from Portland and began training for his fight, February, 22 wih “Harlem Tommy” Murphy. The fighter welghed 138% pounds, his heaviest since the beginning of his ring career. Wolgust said late today that he and his manager, ‘Tom Jones, has, re-established business relations and that Jones would continue to act as his manager. WOLGAST SAYS STUFF IS OFF WITH OLD MANAGER. LOS ANGELES.—The long expected has happened—Ad Wolgast and his manager, “Cherokee” ‘Tom Jones, have “split.” The following telegram from the former world’s lightweight champion tells the Mory of the separation : Portland, Oreq Feb, 10.—Jones says he fs returning to. Los, Angeles to go into business. He doesn't want me to go thrower with, the San’ Franelsco match Against. Murphy, Says if we are to re: main together the match must be called 1 answered him that as there is no chance to Ket, Ritehie I won't need him as manager. It 18 a sure split. "AD WOLGAST.” Jones asstimed management of Wolgast fn'1909 and worked him into the world’s ———— $350 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN, SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TO- DAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOR. ous. 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So I have determined. to senda copy of the DFe- feription free of charge, in a plain, or- inary sealed envelope to any man who i write me fOr It rom a. phytl is prescription comes from - lan eo haa’ made "a “special, study of Men, and Tam convinced it is the surest- Acting combination for the cure of defi- ent manhood and vigor failure ever put ther, T think T owe it to my fellow man to tend them a eopy in confidence, 80 that Say man anywhere who is weak’ and dis- Gcurased with repeated failures may stop fropsing “himeelt with harmful patent Medicines, ‘secure what I believe is, the Wickest-deting restorative, upbullding, FOT-TOUCHING remedy ever, devised td so cure himself at home quietly, Gulckly, “Just drop me a line like this: Br B Robinson, 8881 Luck Building, trolt, “Mich., and T will send you 6 Sa, tls ‘splendid reciept in. a plate @nary “envelope free of charge, A fet many doctors would charge $3.00 metho fr merely oe out # = ion like this—but I send tae championship in exactly one year. Since that ‘time It is estimated that Wolgast under Jones’ management, has earned over $200,000 in the ring. Eddie Campi, matched to box Kid Wi- liams before the Pacific Athletic Club at ‘Vernon next Wednesday afternoon, has finished with his sparring partners. “Tl rest for two days and go inthe ring Wednesday at my best,” said Eddie. “The way I feel now I could give away five pounds and wallop any man in the world.” : ‘Williams, too, is through work so far as boxing is concerned. “That about finishes us,” said Manager Harris, after the Baltimore bantam had taken ‘a farewell ap at the last unhappy sparring partner. “We are now ready to Knock some of the concelt out of young Campi ‘and toss a surprise to a. few of the wise guys who have been criticising Johnny's work."” LOCAL TEAM GETTING READY. ‘Manager N. Johnson, of the Dennison Cubs, offers soem advice to young players. He 18 greatly interested in the game. He says that young players need | training, fgjual training to bring the mto the front ‘There is @ little player, he is fast and quick ; he has the speed, but is not a quick thinker as to what to do with the bail when he gets it. If he had had the train- ing and. proper training Im early practice it would probably have made him a star in the baseball world. T have several new faces to. add to the staff for the season of 1913. Catcher Chris Fisher, of the Ander. son, Ind., team; also, Infielders Radford and Fred’ Felps and pitcher Heston. | Have not as yet heard from catcher Winford. EVANSVILLE, IND. Evansville B. B. Baseball Association Organized. Evansville will have anew _ baseball club this season. ‘The club will be known fag the B. B.s in honor of our next mayor. Hon. Ben Bosse, This club was known last season as the Maroons. "The club will Be managed by James A. Newton, former manager of the Maroons, and the club will Still play at the East End ball park. Man- ager Newton is now ready to hear from ail good ball players, two. good pitchers, ‘one good catcher, two infielders, and one Suthelder are needed. Mr. W. H. Bell ty president; Dr. 8. S. Dupee, treasurers J. AW. Miller, secretary; J. A. Newton, man- ager and’ booking agent.” All. managers Wishing games, address James A. Newton, 1s Ballard street, Evansville, Ind. CAREER OF RITCHIE, NEW LIGHT- WEIGHT CHAMPION. Not quite 22 years old. Born in San Francisco in same district which produced Belasco and Warfield. First’ San Francisco boy. to win liisht- weight, championship. ‘Of German parentage. First. bout three and a half years ago, when he ‘substituted for a boy named Willie Richardson, the original entrant's name being changed to Richéy and ther Ritchie, against Monk Enoch, of Indian apolis, ‘Lost to Fred “Welsh on points; Matts Baldwin, Frankie Burns and’ Charley Rell ley, all on decisions, Had Mandot helpless in last round of their bout. ‘Twenty-round bouts were with Baldwin Welsh and Mandot. Immediately gocs on stage, getting $1. 500 for first’ week at Empress theater San Francisco. Has fought in forty-two bouts. ‘Will not allow his father to see him box In East had eight contests in elghi weeks and won all, A VOICE FROM THE PAST. Jockey With Interesting Experiences —A Little Biography of Luther Mc Carty—Al Palzer in Paris — Wil Meet Champ Jack If— , (By Billy Lewis.) Not long since I spoke of Jim Watts. the veteran fighter of above four hundred battles in the prize fighting ring. 1 called attention to his past sunny exist- fence, contrasting it to his existence, in these times when manhood’s best blood has all but deserted his veins, He took no thought of the morrow when gold was Scattered at his feet. It's a story too painful to dwell on at length, But one Story suggests another. So we have a new voice from the old past—from Omaha, Neb. Doubtless this subject, who signs himself Jockey Hyppolite Chevalier, read of Watts, seeing something very similar in fis career to his own when it comes to money getting and popularity, Tn writing Hyppolite Chevailer does not give dates as to when he rode, but he says that “you may publish me as one of the old time jockeys.” He is without, funds. He says the boys of Omaha are giving a ball to defray. his expenses to Baltimore. When there, he says, that he will once more get in’the pigskin, whatever that is. Guess it’s Hyppolite’s slang for saddle or maybe stirrups. At any rate it will_be foted that he still thinks of riding. Can the hunger for applause ever be appeased? ‘nd perhaps. there is no more pitiable thing in all the world than to see those erstwhile favorites of the footlights, of the Sgquared ring,” of the pigskin, after their seasons of usefulness have Been spent— clinging to the fond bellef that there's Some good in them yet. And there is, but unfortunately, it is not in demand. | In fact the decline of these is so gradual that they are not aware that they have Arrived at the jumping off place. T do not think with Dr. Osler that there's an ar- bitrary line of age. when men should re- fire, But there's a time; it Is known by Tesults; not theory. As man advances into fis best being so he slips out of it; thus {hat lingering faith of those of yesterday that they are no worse today, And we that observe are willing to Indulge the de- fusion, simply as a thing of sympathy. Tt fs the best charity to these—this sym- pathy. Heppolite would ride again, would get in the pigskin, and yet he says that you tay ‘publish me as an old time jockey. Now old time jockies are not in great de- mand. In this automobile age, it is doubt- ful if they are at all in demand. It is as jnuch as the up-to-date fellows can do to get @ satisfactory mount. ‘Lat us see who this Hyppolite {s. He is a new one on me, His career {s interest- fag enough and he tells some of it un- Ylushingly, which might remain untold. For instance, he says that he rode many Mictories on the turf: rode for F. J. Bald- Wing was implicated in the Little Pete Conspiracy ; demanded $10,000 a year for fis services. This Little Pete conspiracy, {'Sresume, was some dirty work. such as fake horse men Know about. Hyppolite Tomes up with his end of it all right, He Gras under the tutorship of Don, Williams, fe says, developing into a rider that BShook the turf world.” He was ruled off the track in San Francisco, after which he Geral over the country: He signed a Eontract to ride for President Barras of Gentral America. Won derby in Central Smerica on Fred Barr. He was the first {orsdopt the belly riding, and which was taken up by Tod Sloan. With & little, imagination it can be seen that our “hero” has seen splendid service. fie has been in the money good and proper. The turf world was at his feet. But how ow ‘mine. erstwhile spendthrift, mine gal? Well, I guess it was his own nainess, and it is his business yet, not business. “it should serve a lesson to ‘HE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTARTED COLORED NEWSPAPER. those of today who are passi Simifar experiences: ‘We ‘promt’ by” misfortunes of others, that is, we ought to. Indianapolis has had_ the pleasure of laying eyes on Luther McCarty, the lead- Ing “Twhite hope.” “He's a ‘fing. speeimen of a fellow, but can he fight Jack Johnson, fs the question, Can he fight enough to beat Jack out? Really, that's ‘the ques- tion, "Someone has beech giving a bit of Luther's biography, and it is interesting enough. It runs ai follows: ‘MeCarty. has had an eventful career. Before he became a knight of the padded mitt McCarty has packed enough thrills into his life to satisfy the averdge taste for excitement, “At various times he has been miner, lumberjack, cowboy, sailor, Toustabout and many. other things a8 the opportunity ‘offered. Now he is_in Ja fair way to become the heavyweight Goampion, “and get ‘he’ tl lacking a few months of fis majority. McCarty was born on @ ranch owned by his father, thirty miles out of Lincoln, Neb. His mother died when he was two years old and a few years later he went to live with relatives. in Colorado. When twelve years Old he left his home without taking ‘the formality of announcing. his eparture and started on his travels, ‘These took him through almost every state in the Union. He. also sailed around Cape Horn ‘while acting as cabin boy on a ‘wind Jammer,” and visited China and Japan on another vessel. ‘After his foreign travels McCarty went back. to cattle herding on a ranch. While at Culbertson, “Mont, he saw his firs Ting battle. He himself was involved in the proceedings. in the capacity of spar- Ting’ partner and” was ‘later the second of one of the principals.» Soon “after he branched out on his own hook as 2 pugil- ist, getting his first opportunity when one of the principals. in @ bout against Walt ‘Adams, a" Canadian heavyweight, failed to show ‘up. One of \McCarty's’ heavy Sting” ended ‘the “battle, in the second round, and he ‘immediately decided that at last he had found a vocation which Would bring him more wealth than any- thing he had yet tackled. The signal victory gained by Luther McCarty over the. sturdy veteran, Jim Flynn, ‘removed ‘practically, ail doubt as to the former's ability. Shortly after de- feating Carl Mortis, McCarty ‘showed up fo green that he was pramptly set _down by the majority of critics as being a great- IY overrated fighter. After beg pounded from pillar to post [by dim Stewart, a second-rater, fev Could see in the’ new sensation the long- Ifooked-for white hope. Again, agains Jesse Willard, aithoush MeCarty won a ‘lose decision, ‘his work was so. crude that wonder "was expressed as to how he managed to fell the gigantic Morris. {it was surmised that Morris must have deen the Vietlm of a lucky punch and that he must" have entirely “lost what Inttle form hie once possezted. ‘After leaving him, McCarty trounced Jim. Barry, the” well-known’ Chieago heavyweight, and later knocked out A\ Kaufman, But both of these men had jong since passed thelr prime, and this fact took away. most of ‘the significance |from ‘“Mecurty’s" vietories. “No doubt |Fiynn, too, has seen his best days, But ihe fact remains that McCarty is the first white hope to get the better of the Jinan whovhad come to be known as. the Mjestrover” of this species of pugiist Since McCarty has met and overeome Palzer he is conceded to be as high as he ‘Can get. without mecting the doughty. Jack, But he is in no better position titan Palze who will fight Jack in Paris in the near Tuture if “fate” does not decree otherwise Palzer Is now mm Burope.. ‘The chance fo a serap depends on the issue of the Jack Johnson ‘case now pending in court with Uncle Sam. as prosecutor. But the point was that McCarty is no nearer the cham: Pionship than the meanest. “white hope.’ Te’ Palzer beats Johnson he vat, once. be Gomes champion and not McCarty, From indications Mecarty has the better chane since he has done up both Flynn and Pal ger. men who were highest up In the Ryhite hope” class, MeCarty 1s winnins the ‘shekels eeause he has overtoppes the other white hopes, but as said before Paizer ‘may, prove tortoise and beat Mc Carty out. ‘Then MeCarty will have to his work over, or If he fails he will se the man he has outclassed, show him < clean pair of heels. ORLANDO (FLA.) NEWS. The Smart Set Here—The Rabbit Foot Follows—Personal Mention. By Marcellus Henderson. Special to THE FREEMAN. This hasbeen one of the seasons for circuses, operatic plays and high-class mninstrels, “Notwithstanding the fact, that there are several motion. picture shows giving entertainments, both in the after- floon and evening, and they are usually Well patronized, the visiting entertainers have ‘been ‘well’ patronized. ‘The famous Smart “Set Company played to a well filled house a few nights ago and from the Opening to. the closing act the spectators were pleasingly entertained. Mr. 1. Tutt Witney and his brother | Salem were greeted’ with applause as often as they Made thelr appearance on the stage. Mr. Russell. Smith, impersonating a Mexican, Frank Jackson, the big ehiet Indian; Miss ‘Blanche ‘Thomas, the woman manaker of ‘the stage, were’ all stars. ‘The fact Is, the entire show is made up of the best Negro talent. that ever. visited Orlando, Mr Hi ‘Tutt Whitney is a gentleman of manners and refinement,” ‘The manager of The show deserves especial credit for his high Ideas in the show line... There is ‘io doubting the fact that the Rabbit Foot Company has made great. improvements Since it ‘was here two years ago. We re- Member that many ot the patrons of that company used to go to it expecting to get more than they claimed to get when the Show was over. Now they £0 to get as much as they received the last time they Went _and they go away saying they were Detter pleased ‘than before. Under the hew management, Afr. F. S. Wolcott, the Rabbit Foot Company was here ‘the tat- ter part of December last, It was here again Wednesday night of last week, The performers gave ample satistaction "both Rimes and the amusement lovers showed thelr appreciation both times. by. giving them a'crowded house.” ‘The actors. were in fine condition and gave the people satis- faction....Prof. Eph. Williams was in the City last Monday ona business visit. His Business was closing a land deal. Te fade a purchase of a twenty acre tract Of land hear Winter Park, a resort and Grange producing town, jast four miles from here. ‘The land ‘has a splendid dwelling on it, and Mr, Williams is ex- pected fo spend some of his vacant time There. He ‘will also put out a ten-acre orange grove....Rev. A. Scott, presiding elder of the Sanford district, A.M. chureh, held his last quatterly ‘conference fn’ this conference year recently, and. it Proved to be one of the most interesting br the year, It is not always that suff Gient money 1s raised to pay the presid- {ng elder’s assessment, but at the last Quarterly meeting enough was raised {o fay ail back claims aswell as for the Fast and leave Several dollars in the treas- ury-..The grand lodge of Prince Hall Maconis recently held In the city of Jack- Zonville, Fla., was reported as having Been lafgely attended, as well as harmon- Tous. Mr. W. 5. Jordan, a prominent Merchant of this city, was elected grand fecretary. He had been treasurer during the past three years.....Mr. Bus Mayes one of our most worthy young men, and @eperiencea in the grocery business, has Sebepted a position with Mr. W. E. Sor- Gam in the grocery” business. .Mra. J. C. Gaker, wife of a prominent brick mason, Mr J, Clarence Baker, will leaye next Priasy to spend a few days at Sanford, With Mrs, Lucile Sanders. Mrs. Baker is One of the prominent church workers and Sie ‘Leaguers of this city....The Smart St Pressing, Club, under the’ ownership of Str, Brnest Adams, continues to do a fine Susiness. Mr. Adams is doing a first-class Rha up-to-date tailoring business at_ No. {0 pryan street. He is a great admirer ae The Freeman... .Mrs. 8 “Arrington has Shedtned fro.mher trip to. Jacksonville. Shere she attended the meeting of the lodge of F & A.M. She speaks Fishy of the hospitality’ of the people of Jacksonville. ...Mr. W. J. Thurman, the Jocal representative of the Southern’ Mu- (Mal Ald Association of Birmingham, Rik, is doing @ big business with all the people They are now lesuing, a policy peopl benefit for sickness and accident fh ninety days, which pays for any dis- fase, "There are NO restrictions, The com- fany has recently opened at the District ot Sota, ‘and {s now. writing business of Columuth as Key Weat....Mr. J. L 7 Mack, representing the Afro-American Moctance Cotpany af this place report Na eee busine She bance Snes eer canoe ot act asin ualices® dd iy” rerarded bya Sia ee eee tonne fn Seamer Bre icgace.cotrenponding seare thy ot tie bE’ Us Bowrd of the Ne feat ott coatention, was 1 tee Sty Pein ae Sette week “and lectured SESH Bin Septioe churn to a fay ced usta sie iesnoe tn sodmultedl She ot the ‘most practical lecturers and $e tas ae todinere Uf tha! Gay, er gardiess of denomination. His subject earn” vitiott obeses 205. be’ wa or Sreetet werlout Phen ho seterred’ tt. the poor salary paid to colored teachers when eompared ‘with the salary paid to white compared WD ace topedted what he had spoken to a white audience. He said the told them that it was worth more to teach Negro children than it was to teach enc Nofatect nat the’ whites haa ane Bais cularen, of eiviiation ‘end educa: fee ee eer acae ced only ity goats Hatin tutte wie Go etucatea ‘stanton ents to teach him the language and the proper things of life. He properly con- PEOEST ARNOE? of orth more to tex or fends, tat iterate child’ than one of Jos Paes an erate me eter, Ue oti Hert eeeatlOn ag Tectarers Was alto i Babel Rroscter, ore ek and pave a epless Ehs Gi Ourine 2° ie wapelet chee oa a team’ Sut he entiation. for. Ge eaves NS a car ysee ur. Be rent Ws, Dennent. brick’ inason aid aster ile spending Seven, months asterer, Sciet “anCt arsed uome: with Be eat hhc Wondward: bes aeclaod ese tee tee eee aoe gaat, Oriana Is going fo\purchase's nome Pie ciate, an eed SuRty has ven eb Heresies MY US yoopers and, hes teen he ors, Oe a gouge ae: butcher, withthe Soret Die oe, rete oe De reoesl sans ett eaort to callest tie om eee is nl eer oe gato for Mt ah ae oe ee | Clive, chute ce entertalment next. Fis ace saree Se chars, ae. We Sey aE Aeaat te gor lensing merciants FTnaM ontman Ia the. Dest paper uD lished by Negroes that comes to his place nee Nee eee all He iy always Heese {3!readthe Grind news int Fee eae ewett waa Feseae iter tg the ety” during. the prominent Yewett eg prominent Mason oe a Booey seas Ba asf Boren against alton op | ee adownet Jewatt is prominent wit [pestton. ., Mrsaise ne hue’ proven a. Very ie Ror ess tne peuple Here, were a [Worthy omc Rin 2 xcosption of hand Fee ee ee waa wil tee Mar 'eellus Henderson for The Freeman, Thomas Camfield, Cafe 12th and Walnut Sts., Louisville, Ky. Hot Lunch day and night. The biggest glass of Beer for 5c to be found in the city. Thank You, call again. eee The Memphis Tigers eet ec a i ae monieeete e cece cant wr eet Ba nett rn Witea ‘wrsteicia Gratin Mike UAMES GONDER, Owner. 942 Madison Ave., Memphis, Tenn, CHICK GUMMINGS, Asst. Mgr. —_————————————————————————EEEE WANTED—MANAGERS OF FIRST CLASS ‘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 REOCINS, cree ued See a National Bank of Commerce See Ce nord Belt SPICE iti 7S 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 LSS Men and Women Everywhere—$50 to $100 a Month oa easily made in spare time organizing and directing Camps of the Unit- me MLE {Sa ityal Nelenbors of the World, greatest Negro: organisation of tbe beck. Century. Chartered by the commonwealth of Kentucky, bays the larg: kA) Set ncclient, sick, death, dieability benefits and twenty sear endowment Free |?) intiecountsy. mall iaouthiy docs "no wpectal tax. Aocigty of tha hk Nog) * Pinhce of elite time to become the leader: address today <> —_B.F. dohnson, S.C., 814S. 7th St. Louisville, Ky BLOOMINGTON, IND. DRINK KOLA CELERY PEPSIN! KOLA makes muscle and bone. CELERY a brain food, quiets the nerves. PEPSIN aids digestion and healthy appetite. 27-29 S. Senate Ave. Phone Main 5521 Indianapolis, Indiana Kappa Alpha Nu. In ‘all ages man has sought a greater union than that of the ue of humanity. by Binding themselves together in a fraternal Union. ‘The working man has his labor Union, capitalists have thelr associations Rnd College men have thelr fraternities, ‘The aim and. purpose of ail these untons are fundamentally. the same, an achieve ment in thelr speeal line.” At Indiana there is a fraternity among the colored Students known a® Kappa Alpha Nu, whose Chief aim is accomplishment in all forms of human endeavor’ in science, in, litera- fire and. invathletics. ‘This tratemnity. is founded on" business principles, Incorpor Red in the state of Indiana, March, 1910, Ana conducted in @ busines way, ont appa Alpha. Nu_has a. mmbership, of twenteiive enterprising young men and I Very popular all over. the centralwesterr Mates! "rhe grand officers of this fratern: ity will ieave for Champaign, Ti. ‘The purpose at Thinols University is for the Piidblishiment of @ like chapter of Kappa ‘Aipha Nu "his fraternity has done fine ane at indiana University and parent Considering sending thelr boys. to collese il do well to see that they are members Millis fraternity at either state school. 9 STIERS ~~ —- STORER -—. @ai_ Levinson Hats ARE SUPERIOR (os tn every way! Levinson 3 Stores: # ict" 1_ONGE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. i c ar i] c |BAR-KEEPERS| (77 39 f aa Oe B _Scounms, Cusansing ano Pousnine. | jBAR FIXTURES, q 7 DRAIN BOARDS; z] AND ALL. 4 Tin, Zinc, Brass, Copper, [ 4] Nickel and all Kitchen and [ i Plated Utensils. t d Glass, Wood, Marble, Por- | celain, Etc. GEORGE WM.HOFFMAN CO. [ 557 ictuemmarns espn i THE BAR-KEEPERS’ FRIEND. OLD CHARTER cig Ey 4 = Standards faye, for Fas Thiny Years as we ae Highest Awards Se = World's Fair. [Fre The Home Brewing Co, 4) J ies Brewers and Bottlers of fiiieae << Latteh Strictly Pure Lager Be [es Saint 15.58 Strictly Pure Lager Beer. ah ‘AS alpine tn Indianapolis, Ind. THE NEW GREATHOUSE Will Eee to oat at my new place. Ten Neatly Furnished Rooms for gentlemen only. I solicit patronage on merit ef goods. Peol and Billiards. 325—327—329 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana Archie Greathouse, Proprietor THE NEW SAVOY BAR Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Tobacco Eee gn siti, Raeea a snd JH Hightower, Mixologists. WM. ROBERTS, Prop. New Phone 5286, ‘40 odiana Ave THE PLACE OF QUALITY Bar and Billiards 812 INDIANA AVE., 218 W, NEW YORK ST. | NEW PHONE 1619 Chas. E. Lewis, Proprietor A Visit will Convince you that we have the Quality The Elite Exchange Fine Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Tohacco Calvin Brown, Mgr. Wm. Glymer, Asst. Mgr. Home Phone—City S003 628 S. Ninth St. Louisville, Ky. TAMPIOLA, 10c Hoosier Poet, 10c Chess, 5c CIGARS OF QUALITY 8 ‘Standard remedy for Gleet, ‘Gonortcn and Running @) IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles ee Boys Exchange Buffet ‘A Toll line of Wines, Liquorsand Ara tee Sand Besiness Lunch. Good SrATe Gad evurteous treatment to ll When out for e good time, top in. _ BRUTUS OWENS, Prop. 488 Indiana Ave. _—Indianapolis, Ind