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Earn Big Money by acting as The Freeman Representative in your locality. Write for terms too v The Freeman Is the peer of Negro Journals, circulating in every State and Territory in the Uni- ted States, an accom- plishment which can not be claimed by any other Negro pub- lication. Send us your subscription at once. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER DR. H. W. GARNES HIGHLY HONORED The Leading Dentist of the Northwest Elected President of the Chicago Dental Society REMARKABLE RECORD OF THE AMERICAN GIANTS Rev. L. G. Jordan to Lecture for the Prohibitionists-Mrs. Gonzales Porter Fashion-Plate in Denver, Col.-Mrs. Mary C. Byron to Take the Platform for the Progressive Party-Lawrence Chenault Almost Blind-Umbrians Dine at the Y. M. C. A.-Grand Theatre has New Managers. VOL. XXVII NUMBER 40 PUBLIC DR. H. W. GARNES The Leading Dentist of the of the Chicago REMARKABLE RECORD OF Rev. L. G. Jordan to Lecture for the Fashion-Plate in Denver, Col.—Mr. for the Progressive Party—Lawr Dine at the Y. M. C. A.—Grand The (By Cary B. Lewis.) Freeman Bureau, 3000 South State St., Phone, Douglas 8058, Automatic 75-233. CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 30—Dr. Harry W. Garnes was the proud honor of being president of the Chicago Society. The honor was beowed upon him on last Thursday evening at an annual election in the office of Dr. J. H. Plummer, 34th and State street. This organization has become one of the most useful in the city of Chicago. Under the presidency of the late Dr. Barnes, its officers and members made it their duty to give public addresses and talks on How to Preserve and Preserve its Importance of health and a sound body. Under Dr. Barnes this precedent will be kept up. Dr. Garnes will do all in his power to make the society one of Dr. Harry W. Garnes, President. the best in the country. Through him and its Executive Committee will do the honors for the National Medical Association, which will meet here next summer. The other officers elected were Dr. Harper, vice president Dr. Norwood Thorne, secretary; Dr. J. H. Plummer, treasurer. Dr. Garnes is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Dental Department. He has been practicing for several years and is one of the leading dentists of the West. The other officers are graduates of universities here and have lucrative practices. With the election of the above officers, the visiting doctors next summer will be guaranteed a good time and the local society greatly benefited. All stand highly in the community and will be able to draw the support of the citizens in giving the visiting "Medico's" a royal time. Dr. Garnes has his office at 36th Place and State, over Binga Bank. Conservator Out Again. The Chicago Conservator came out again last Saturday with a new editor, Prof. Bowling; and Mr. Black, managing editor. Several other well known men are associates. The name of the paper needs no introduction to the readers of the Windy City. The Freeman with its broad and liberal heart wishes it success; may it live long and prosper. The Baptist Truth expected to be on the newstands Saturday. It, too, has our best wishes. The Chicago Leader with Mr. Hutton made its fourth weekly round and Judge Moore is its desk editor. Truly, the race is well represented with journal. There is no hand to stay the Defender, Broadax, Idea and Freeman. Giants Still Winning: The American Giants kept up their winning streak on last Sunday when they won from the Louisville Giants which had been under training on Mr. Foster for several weeks. It was a good game, one the fans enjoyed immensely. Mr. Foster was on the bench of the visiting team and at one time had the game sewed up, but a raw decision at third took all the spir- it out of the visitors. A ball was knocked over third, the umpire called it fair and "Rube" claimed it foul; three men came in on the American Giants side, making the game at that point 5 to 3 in favor of the home team. This was in the seventh inning and they registered another score in the eighth, making the final score 6 to 3. The score: Am. Giants .0 0 0 0 2 0 3 1 *-6 9 2 Louis.Giants .0 0 3 0 0 0 0 -3 6 4 -Batteries-Wade, Wickwire and Booker, Dougherty and Kenard Remarkable Record of American Giants. The American Giants has the most remarkable record of any baseball club in the country. It has played 126 games and lost 14. The American Giants has won the series with the A.B. C's, Mohawk Giants, New York Stars, Cuban Stars, Portland Pacific League, champions of the Seattle League, Champions of the Union Association League and has not been defeated by any City series this summer, white or colored. The Giants have traveled 1,500 miles with a acre double that of any team playing in major league today. When they leave for Cuba next month, they will make a tour that will eclipse any yet undertaken by Manager Foster. Sunday they play the Chinese team. They have won 80 games out of 86. They have some of the fastest men playing ball today. The last game was 2 in 1 in favor of the Giants. Fans are urged to come out and show their apreciation of their home team and to bid them farewell and root for the team that has made the most remarkable record of any team playing ball in the world. Seats are now on sale. Great interest is being aroused. Mr. Schorling expects it to be the banner game of the season. Mrs. Georgia People's Return from Texas. Mrs. Georgia People, sister of Mrs. Andrew Foster, 3242 Norman avenue returned to the city last Friday from a trip to Temple, Tex., where she was visiting her mother. She was accompanied by her nephew, little "Rube" Foster, who visited his grandmother Mrs. Belle Richardson. Young "Rube" said to a Freeman correspondent: "I had a fine time playing baseball and I am going to be a pitcher like my father." They spent the entire summer in Texas and the people entrained them beautifully. C. AND C. HOTEL Cole and Catlin are two of the most widely known men in the "Windy City." They advertise in the Freeman and get results. There is not a night that the hotel is not filled with regular and transit roomers. Mr. Cole has been in the business for a number of years and was a big success in Louisville, Ky., where he has gone to visit his sick sister. Being a progressive man he offered Chicago just what it needed, a first class buffet and hotel. It is located in the "Black Belt," near the corner of 35th and State street. A big sign, C. and C. Hotel, tells you of the place as well as a big electric with Budweiser shining brilliantly. While there are five hotels with proximity to the C. and O. hotel and another proud to state that Cole and Catlin are doing a fine business and men of the race are showing their race pride by patronizing their own. Marble floor, beautiful electric fixtures and bar of mahogany, billiard and pool tables are the drawing cards for the best trade on the South Side. There is never a time that a man cannot get a lunch when he takes a drink at the Catlin buffet. Baseball returns are received over the wire and the leading men of the life assemble there. The place is kept neat and clean. There is never a kick about not being well treated. They make a specialty of looking after their customers. Two floors above the buffet are used for the hotel which is for men only. Nowhere in the country could there be found rooms more desirable or linen cleaner. Shades and curtains fashionable with water. Water with trays. Travelers from and all parts of the country lodge there and they go away singing praise of Cole and Catlin. Mr. John Mumphry who is the night clerk, says: "The proprietors have solved the housing proposition for men. You would have no idea how many men come to the city and have no definite place to stop. They soon learn of the C. and C. Hotel, and I INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1914. DIS SHO AM ONE FINE AND HAPPY SUMMER "SUMMER" SAY WHERE IS YOUR SUMMER'S WAGES? AUTUMN KeBuckner send to a room with the "bell hop" and the next morning down they come telling what a good night's rest they had. Mr. Cole buys nothing but the best and his line of goods take the lead. Mrs. James Bromerty Guest of Mrs Wickliffe. Mrs. James Bromerly, of Monroe, Mich., is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wickliffe, 5229 Wabash avenue, also Mrs. Nellie Codozoe, of apartment two. She is being highly entertained and is delighted with the "Windy City." Mrs. Theodore Jones entertained in her honor Sunday. * * * Whereabouts of James C. Wells. The mother of James C. Wells, Mrs. Eliza Farmer, desires to know of the whereabouts of her son. The last heard from he was at Birmingham, Ala. Address Wilt Abel, 3119 State street. Dr. Jordan for the Lecture Platform Dr. Jordan for the Lecture Platform. "Rumor" has it that the Rev. L. G. Jordan, who has been corresponding secretary for the National Baptist Convention for several years and very much beloved by the denomination, has been offered a place on the lecture platform of the Prohibition party. No better selection could be made. Dr. Jordan is called the "little steam engine of the Baptist denomination" and a whirlwind campaigner. Baptists and other denominations will be glad to hear the noted orator in the "Windy City." Mrs. Casey Receives for Miss Ella Mae Culbertson. Mrs. M. Casey, 4544 St. Lawrence avenue, received on Sunday in honor of Miss Ella Mae Calberson, of Clinton town. Miss Maud Roberts as listed number. Mrs. Calberson in receiving. A large number of the young society set called. Miss Gonzales Porter Returns. Miss Gonzales Porter has returned to the city from a nine weeks' visit at Denver, Colo., where she was the guest of Miss Hicks. Miss Porter startled the natives there by wearing many stylish gowns and hats. She is one of Chicago's pretty girls and leads in fashions. She is expecting Miss Hicks Christmas. Mrs. Mary C. Byron Takes the Plat form. Mrs. Mary C. Byron, 4555 Champlain avenue, Chicago, Ill., has been appointed to speak in seven States for the "National American Woman's Suffrage Association", recommended by the "National Congressional Committee" of which Mrs. Medill McCormick is chairman of the State of Illinois. The various Business Women's Leagues and Suffrage Associations in each city will arrange for her first dates and then leave her free to work out her own scheme as to how she can reach the people. Mrs. Byron is a volunteer social worker of this city and one of the members of the Women's City Club of Chicago. In recommending that Mr. Byron take in as a member she would take an effective woman along social lines than effective woman in the city regardless of race." Mrs. Byron is a law student and expects to matriculate at the Northwestern University on her return home. Those who have heard her speak are convinced of the womanly sincerity and earnestness in the work and believe her to be especially fitted. She is an idealist, almost paddles in the clouds, yet at the same time handles her subject with logic and intelligence of a master. Her many friends wish her success. Mrs. J. H. Phillips Here Mrs. J. H. Phillips, of New York City, is in Chicago, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Clements, 5241 Wabash avenue. She came for the pur- pose of closing a deal for some property which has been negotiated through Mr. R. McCoomer. The purchase is a two-flat brick building and stores, 6 and 7 rooms strictly modern. Umbrians Enjoy Evening at Y. M. C. A. The Umbrians gave a dinner among themselves on Wednesday night of this week. The Y. M. C. A. dining room was a welcome place for the singers and a delicious luncheon was served them. Among those present were Cornelius Pierce, W. H. Hammond, T. H. Allen, D. M. Ashbury, A. Childs, W. Fishie, W. Hawley, D. Duodon, G. Graney, E. Smith, J. Lewis, B. B. Johnson, K. Kelly, A. H. A. Lewis, D. M. Mitchell, J. E. Oldham, Charles Pierce, A. A. Brown, Thoe Bryant and W. H. Berry. The visitors were Editors R. S. Abbott and Cary B. Lewis. Plans were discussed for winter musicals. The Patti-Brown Recital. The people of Chicago are still talking about the Patti-Brown recital which is to be at the Pekin Theatre on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Madame Brown will inaugure one of the most needed affairs in Chicago. To have it so that members of the race will have somewhere to go where their souls will be elevated; songs heard from the great masters will be welcomed both by the people and the press. The theatre should be crowded. Chicagoans should endorse the movement by turning out in large numbers. These affairs are held down town during the fall and winter months and could be easily done by us. Let's give Madame Patti Brown a "send off" in this first attempt with Sunday afternoon recitals. Lawrence Chenault in Poor Sight Lawrence Chenault in Pool Sight. Lawrence Chenault known all over America as the theater singer and singer and actor who has traveled with limas and Walker, Black Patti, Ernest Hogan and a star at the Pekin was standing in the Pompei buffet las thursday night when his eyesight left him. He was taken to his home, 3530 Federal street, where he is being treated. A report today states that he is much better. He has the symp pathy of a host of admirers. Leonard Hunt Back on the Russel Car. Leonard Hunt, one of the best chap- feurs in the city, is again back on Russell's big Mercedes 1914 automobile, four cylinders, 90 horse power. The car is 3547 and stands in front of the Elmwood cafe and buffet. His phone is Douglass 6858. Mr. Hunt is an experienced driver, the best Mr. Russell has ever been able to secure He is the Freeman correspondent's special driver. * * * Left this Week for Oberlin, Ohio. Mrs. Grace Grant and daughter, Miss Geraldine Grant, 3350 Calumet avenue, who have been here for several months returned to their home this week. They will return in two weeks. They have made many friends in the "Windy City." James Williams and Tom Price Back. James Williams and Tom Price Back. Mr. James Williams and Mr. Tom Price, who have been at Lake Champlain, New York, all the summer, will arrive in the city the last of the week. Their many friends will be glad to welcome these two well known young men. They will be here just in time to see a game between the American Giants and the Chinese teams. New Managers for the Grand Theatre. Johnson and Horn are the two new managers of the New Grand Theatre. They state that will be changed and will go on just the same as under Mr. Duke Brannon and the Mr. Smith. The acts will, however, be bigger and better. The attaches of the house are James Barrett, stage manager; Gus Landy fireman; Monroe Prior, assistant; Ivan E. Raynor, operator and electrician; Arthur Banks, head porter; Clinton Livelt, second; Dave Peyton, lead on of orchestra; Tobe Brown, cornet; Harry S. Lane, clarinette; Wright Smith, violinist; Miles Harris, drummer. Mrs. Otto J. Parker is the ticket agent; the girl who says "how many please" with a smile. The ushers are Misses Carrie Francher Maud Johnson, Lillian White, Goldie Wilkerson. W. Melvin Hutton at Danville, Ill. W. Melvin Hutton, known in Chicago as the "Second Heart," was in Danville, Ill., where he will start an other paper. Mr. Hutton has a paper here, St. Louis (East) and Peoria. The one at Danville will be the fourth. Miss Francis Spencer, of Indiana, Ind., has been in the city on a two weeks' visit to Mrs. Charles Stewart, 5942 Aberdine street. Miss Spencer is studying the harp and can make a selection upon which to further her studies. She left Monday night for her home. Mr. F. W. Stewart, secretary of the Y. M. C. A., of Kansas City, and Wm. Saunders, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Nashville, Tenn., were in the city this week on a visit. They were very much pleased with the Wabash Avenue Association. Mr. J. P. Dixon, 501 Bryant avenue, apartment 3, is very much pleased over winning a $12.00 box of cigars at the Lake Shore raffling contest at Buffalo, N. Y., last week. Miss Marie Burgette of Milwaukee, Wis., in the city last week attending the Chicago Conference. Miss Burgette did the stenographic work for the conference. Mrs. Mary Rollins, 3533 Wabash avenue, who was seriously hurt by a State street car several Sunday nights ago, is improving nicely by the aid of her sister, Mrs. Henrietta Wilson. MORGANFIELD KY At last, after several months of anxious waiting by the citizens here, the erection of the colored school building was begun last Monday and is expected to be completed by Nov. 15. The building for colored children in the comp . Misses Gladys Jones, Mattie McElroy and Mr. Booker T. Fossie last Tuesday for Lincoln Institute to resume their studies. . There is a great revival being conducted at the Free Baptist church here which is expected to do much good religious and numerically. . Miss Della Higgins, of Shawneetown, Ill., and Mr. Icia Bowman, of this place were married at the former's home last Monday. They will make this place their future home. . Mr. Phil Brown was seriously injured at Loyd's mines last Saturday. He is improving at this writing. . Mrs. Inez Spaulding and Miss Eva Hooper of Lovejoy, Ill., have returned home after spending several weeks with friends and relatives in Morganfield and Uniontown, Ky. . Read the Freeman, the best race paper in the county. Only 5c a copy. HAS "MEN-I-HAVE-MET" TYLER GROWN NEAR-SIGHTED. Ralph W. Tyler, in his "Men-Have Met" Department of the New York News, discusses "Bruce Grit" and Negro correspondents in general. How is it that he did not manage in some way to meet our good friend, R. W. Thompson, the prince of them all, in this goodly company. Has Brer Tyler gotten near-sighted, he ceased to watch, was inimical, and what the ever-generous Thompson was his chief "and only booster?"—Texas Freeman. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL! Victory of Principal Saunders a "Knock-Out" for the Reactionaries who Would Usurp Bruce's Place STRIKES TELLING BLOW FOR CLEAN JOURNALISM Distinguished "Ruthites" Visit the Capital - President Chism Laying Plans for Press Association - Judge Terrell and Dr. Coleman as Protectors of the Abused People of the District—T. Thomas Fortune Also to the Rescue—Mme. Anita Patti Brown Coming—Happenings with the Play-Folks. (By R. W. Thompson.) (Bureau of The Freeman, 1337 Wallach Place, N. W., Washington, D. C.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 31.—District Attorney Wilson, pronounced by many citizens as the fairest-minded and most courageous official that has served in that capacity for a generation, last week struck a telling blow for the Washington journal in the nation's capital. A few days ago there appeared in a local sheet an article that was construed as reflecting upon the good name and business standing of Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, associate editor of the Washington Sun and president of the Hair Vim Chemical Company. The same article carried insinuations that tended to cast ridicule upon the erime of Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court. Dr. Coleman and Judge Terrell visited the office of the District Attorney bright and early on the Monday morning following the disparaging publication and laid their case before him, relating in detail the many offenses of a similar character committed against them and other well-known women of the community. The visitors were supported in their representations by T. Thomas Fortune, editor and publisher of the Washington Sun, the dean of Afro-American journalism in the Western hemisphere. The culprit was promptly hailed before Mr. Wilson, and according to the best reports, was severely reprimanded. Brightened at the prospect of summary punishment, the offender begged for leniency, promised to make a public apology, and pledged himself that he would never trouble the complainants again during his natural life. Others, including Assistant District Attorney James A. Cobb, interceded in the case and delivered a verdict. Wilson consented to give him another chance to be good. As a parting shot, the District prosecutor declared that this had not been the first time he had warned the defendant about the practices complained of by Dr. Coleman and Judge Terrell, and that this systematic abuse of worthy people must be stopped. He is reported as saying that a continuation of the attacks which brought forth the visit in question will result in the institution of proceedings looking to the disarray of the police. The Shall Editor ultimately indicates that it will be to the best interest of the lawyer-editor to keep his pledge of silence as to their afairs. The prompt and vigorous action of Dr. Coleman and Judge Terrell is warmly commended by the good people of the District, scores of whom have been the victims of like assaults from time to time in the past thirty years of the sheet's existence. Men and women in public life may expect criticism, of course, but it must be presented along lines of decency and devoid of malice and injustice or intolerance. The private affairs of people are sacred and the law does well to protect them against the vandals and vampires who seek to frighten the timorous and play upon their fears for financial profit or to accomplish a malicious purpose. A prominent professional man remarked, as the party emerged from the District Court House: "Now that blood has been drawn, a similar outrage perpetrated against any first class man or woman will be used to prosecute in criminal libel or prosecutions under the corrupt practices act. We are approaching the beginning of the end of dirty journalism in this long-suffering town." The "Reactionaries" Ingloriously De feated. The victory of J. Moria Saunders puts the "reactionaries" out of business. The unholy influences that sought to create a false sentiment designed to prejudice the Board of Education against the capable head of the O Street Vocational School have ben ingoriously defeated—as they deserved to be. So signal was the rout of the folks who sought to usurp the functions of the Superintendent of the schools that the chief fugleman of the opposition, the Washington Bee, comes out this week in a fullsome endorsement of the work of the man who declared last week "must go!" Saunders is "going"—on and on until he gets ready to quit. To suit that purpose and matheson of C. W. Childs the university credit for Mr. Saunders' victory is due. Backed by Assistant Superintendent R. C. Bruce, and sustained at every point by his colleagues Tne Freema As an advertising medium is unequaled by any Negro Newspaper, going into the homes of a class of thrifty, money-spending Afro-Americans not reached by any other Journal. Mr. Advertiser, take the hint and try us. CE FIVE CENTS. MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. NATION'S CAPITAL! Is a "Knock-Out" for the Re- d Usurp Bruce's Place FOR CLEAN JOURNALISM Capital - President Chism Laying Plans for and Dr. Coleman as Protectors of the nomas Fortune Also to the Rescue—Mme. ings with the Play-Folks. on the Board, Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook and Dr. C. H. Marshall, Dr. Childs took the bit in his teeth, as it were, and fought the good fight to a most successful finish. Supt. E. L. Thurston and the white members of the Board were convinced early in the season that the so-called "charges" were without foundation and were made with a very thin personal end to serve. They refused to be a party to the scheme and none but a fool would have attempted to deceive them by such shallow pretenses. Mr. Saunders, like Mr. Bruce and the rest, are too shrewd now to be "fooled" by a hypocritical profession or word. They are a shame to assist in pulling another stunt dear to the heart of the "reactionaries." They will remember the ancient warning: "Beware of the Greeks though they come bearing gifts." The "reactionaries" will fall to land their candidate for the job now being fought for. Their candidate will fall because he or she is their candidate. Candidates who expect to succeed must eschew the support of the "reactionaries." They are a veritable "body of death." The "Amphibians" Begin Work of Autumnal Season. The well-known Amphion Glee Club of which Prof. J. Henry Lewis is musical director and business manager, has begun its weekly rehearsals, after a two months' vacation, during which many of its members have been absent from the city. This is the twenty-third year of the Amphions' existence, and the formation of the club probably antedates that of any similar organization here or elsewhere. The membership this year is larger than ever, and plans are being perfected to visit Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore during the holidays, and to stage a comic opera at Eastertide. Mme. Anita Patti Brown Coming. Mine. Anita Patti Brown Coining. Announcement is made that Mine. Anita Patti Brown, of Chicago, known internationally as "The Bronze Tetrazzzil," and acknowledge to be the greatest coloratura soprano now living, is to visit Washington on the 16th of October. She will appear in a single graduation recital, church 3d and I streets northwest, under the personal direction of the pastor, Rev. W. H. Jernigan, who has established himself here as a man who knows how to bring big things to pass. The famous diva gives a farewell concert at Chicago October 11 and will be in Pittsburgh on the 15th. She is inaugurating a long tour which will carry her through the southern states, on to Central and South America and the West India Islands. Distinguished "Ruthites" Visit the Capital. Among the distinguished visitors to the capital last week was the delegation that represented the Household of Ruth of the State of Indiana at the Boston meeting of the B. M. C. Indiana was the only state that sent to Boston the full membership of the executive board of its Household of Ruth. The Indiana party embraced Mrs. Mary E. Washington, District Grand Most Noble Governor, coming from the Northwest Farland of Rockport, District Grand Right Noble Governor; Mrs. Emma Duval, of Indianapolis, District Grand Worthy Treasurer; Mrs. Stella D. Parker, District Grand Worthy Recorder; Mrs. Lillie R. Johnson, of New Albany, District Grand Worthy Directress; and Miss Louise. Small, of Franklin. Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Johnson were the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. R.-W. Thompson and the remainder of the delegation were entertained by Mrs. Bessie B. Anderson, of New Albany, and Mrs. Day of their stay the visiting ladies were taken on an automobile tour of the city, through the courtesy of Mr. H. P. Slaughter, editor of the Odd Fellows' Journal, and Dr. W. L. Tignor, the party filling two big cars. While in Boston, Mrs. Washington was elected grand prelate of the Household of Ruth, winning for the Hoosier state the first national office ever accorded to it by the Order, and paving the way for higher honors in the near future. Mrs. Washington also distinguished herself by an address before the B. M. C., in which she made an eloquent plea for representation for the Household of Ruth on the Sub-Committee of Management. It is said that her reasoning was so forceful and logical that it is only a question (Continued on Page Eight) Treat Your Scalp! 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Miss Olive Branch of Bridge-|Dew Maine last week. .. lina—Baptist Woman's Educational | port is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas.|Scott’s cleaning and pr Convention to Meet Here Oct. 1—|Saunders. .. H, R. Lovell of Green-|was entered last Monda; ony ‘Speech | Ville, Pa., was in the city Tuesday on| ransacked. Several suits Col. Noel Gains Triumph in Speech | business. .. Word was received by|and ladies’ skirts of val at the Firet Baptist Church, Advo-| Mrs. H.C. Emerson, wite of H. C.ling. -. Mrs. Isa Linman | People's Cause—| Emerson, funeral director, of the death | Wylie Andrewson and oth cating ne oon c band of Louie, {9% her father, Rev. P. W. Wade of| departed last Sunday to Baten Ranta MES: | Little Rock, Ark. Rey. Wade had been| meeting of the I. B. P. O ville Played at the Park—Personal |i] for more than two years, having|DuQuoin. Each report ‘and Social for Week—By Hardin | suffered a second stroke of paralysis. |time. .. Mr. C. Hall and v Tolbert’s Publicity Bureau of The|He retired trom the ministry in 1912| Sunday for Mayfeld, Ky. ; owing to his bad health, which was| definite period. .. The SI Freeman at People’s Pharmacy: |advanced considerably by the death|Church baptized last Sun Both Phones 666, Box 233, Frank-|of his wife a few years previous. He|large crowd attended. S fort, Ky.—(Special.) was born in Mississippi, but was|conducted by Rev. Dent eg eg go ere eae (By Hardin Tolbert, Bureau of Free: man, Box 233.) Former Congressman George W. Murry of South Carolina, who is on a lecture tour of the South, will speak here soon. The date has’ not been fixed as yet. Congressman Murry will speak on “Race Ideals.” ‘This date will be filled some time in October. If there is any subject that should be emphasized it is “Race Ideals,” and let it be the duty of every one to be pres- ent to hear Former Congressman Murry. ‘The Baptist Women’s Educational Convention will convene in this city Get. 1. A welcome fs extended to ail visitors and friends. The doors of all Frankfortians are open to the Chris- tian women that are to assemble here for an educational purpose of our peo- ple. It is the Christian duty of all denominations to join in for the sup- port and to take care of the delegates and visitors that assemble here. We want to impress upon the public that the glad hands of the Frankfort people extends to you a welcome, and while here don’t forget to visit the People’s Pharmacy, the only colored drug store in this city, and on the second floor of the same building you will find Dr. H. B. Rosby, a prominent den- tist, who will care for your teeth. Col. Noel Gains, a prominent white man, president of the Consumers Lea- gue of which he is the organizer, and an advocate of the great common peo- ple’s cause, stampeded a large audi- ence at the First Baptist Church on Sunday morning. Col. Gains’s speech was upon the lines for the best inter- est of our people at large. He gave reasons why the groceries were charging so much for their goods, and that they had organized themselves and all had the same- price. He showed several checks for $25, $50 and $100, checks of prominent people who was helping to support this cause. He appealed to our people to join this league at 50 cents per month. He said that the Kentucky Normal and Indus- trial Institute should be under a state- wide trustee board, and there should be two colored trustees on the board and that but little good could be had or come from the institution, under present. conditions. The peopie were much elated over Col. Gains’s address. ‘The Louisville Musical Club Band, the elite Musical Club of the Negroes of Kentucky, who has been filling some engagement in eastern Ken- tueky for three days at the Paris (Ky,) Festival, arrived in this city Sunday night.’ They played Monday morning before a few business houses and afterward at the park. They left Monday afternoon for Louis- ville; their next engagement will be at Danville. Rev. C. H. Parrish, moderator of the General Baptist Association, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church and secretary of Lincoln Institute at Simpsonville, Ky., was a guest of the city. While here he dined with Rev. W. T. Silvay. He visited the State Normal School. ‘The Clinton Street High School opened with a large attendance. Prof. Wm. H. Mayo and faculty has been doing some very constructive work and the people are well pleased. ‘The first time in the history of Frankfort that a white team ever played a Negro team was the scene at Glenwood Park Sunday afternoon be- tween the Frankfort AllStar (white) and the Frankfort Blue Grass Cubs (colored). Good order was maintain- ed throughout the game. There will be a series in the near future. Miss Georgia Mack gave a unique birthday party at her home, which was beautifully decorated. Among the loving couples present were Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Harris, Mr. John Hud- son and Miss Cordelia Murry, Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, Mr. Wm. Hunter and Mrs. Mary L. Washington, Mr. James Cummings, Miss Rosa Jones and Mr. Wm. Tracy. ‘The new Alumni Association of the Clinton Street High School will meet Sept. 28 at the residence of Miss Kattie Willis, Miss Jessie Jackson, president; Miss Frances Robinson, secretary. Miss Sarah Edward gave a supper in honor of a few of her friends at the residence of Miss Edward, which was beautifully decorated, and a five- course menu was served to the fol- lowing: Mrs. Lucy Cresaro, Miss Pearl King, Mrs. M. B. Crearo, Mrs. Lucy M. Harris, Mrs. Julia Browder, Mrs, W. G. Garner of Dayton, 0.; Mrs. Lucy Crutcher, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beayely and two children of Los Angeles, Cal; Miss Emma Eéward, Messrs. John Coffman, Luther Kimley, and Wm. Wheeler. Every one enjoyed themselves and many thanks to Miss Edward for her hospitality. to her riends. NEWS OF YOUNGSTOWN, 0. Mrs, Morgan of Wheeling, W. Va., spent a week with Mrs. Bert Weeks, her sister, of East Federal street. . Henry Johnson, the barber, is now located at No. 11 Chestnut street. . Wilma May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Manley, of Foster stréet, is one month old and is getting along nicely, . Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davis of Mari etta, 0. are in the city and will lo- cate. .. W. Parnold, 707 West Federal street, is recovering from his illness. :. The Buckeye Lodge of Elks will give their second annual whist party Monday evening, Ceptember 28. . Rev. Joseph E. Fry of Pittsburg and daughter were the guests of his sis. ter, Mrs. Tansmore. His daughter, Miss Kitty Fry, is a musical wonder. .. AS a courtesy to Miss Adelaide Stewart, a brideelect, Mrs. William Logan and Mrs. Calvin Bannister gave a fouf-course luncheon of pretty ap pointments in the home of Mrs. Calvin Bannister, in Clyde street. The guest list was: Miss Adams, Richard Lynch, Charles Reeves, William Brown, Ag nes Lucas, Robert Docket, Frank Hall, George Jefferson, Herbert Douglass, John Ogborn, Thomas Henderson and Adelaide Stewart and May Simms. Outoftown guests were Mrs. Robert Wynn, Mrs. Effie Dillard, Misses Marie and Ida Johnson of Newcastle; Mrs. May Johnson, of Beever Falls... Mrs. Lynch will entertain at her home on Arlington avenue Monday afternoon, September 29..Mr. and Mrs. William Brown had as their guests last week her mother, Mrs, John Williams, and sister, Mrs. Benjamin Swan, of Erie, Pa... Miss Olive Branch of Bridge- port is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Saunders. .. H. R. Lovell of Green- ville, Pa., was in the city Tuesday on business. .. Word was received by Mrs. H.C, Emerson, wife of H. C. Emerson, funeral director, of the death of her father, Rev. P. W. Wade of Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Wade had been ill for more than two years, having suffered a second stroke of paralysis. He retired from the ministry in 1912 owing to his bad health, which was advanced considerably by the death of his wife a few years previous. He was born in Mississippi, but was educated in the North, and obtained his decree of doctor of divinity at Howard University. He was the head of a family of nine children, and is mourned by five living: Mrs. Mary E. Whitfield, of Pueblo, Colo.; Messrs. Edward and Waldo Wade, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Mable B. Wade Emerson, Youngstown, 0.; Mr. H. M. Wade, fu- neral director, Little Rock, Ark,, ‘and a host of friends in the cities of his pastorate, especially Little Rock, where he pastored Bethel A. M. E. church, and his home town. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. ‘The entertainment given from Sept. 15 to 21 at the A. M. E. Church was known as the “Garden of Eden,” and was largely attended each night. On Tuesday night was Adam and Eve in “The Garden of Eden.” On Wednes- day night was the Japanese social, on Thursday night, “Indian Play.” "On Friday night, “Baby Show” and drill by the boys, and on Saturday night a barbecue. On Sunday night was a special sermon, Monday night “Adam and Eve Driven from the Garden.” Among the amusements was a duck ‘pond. Many people won ducks. At the Baby Show Mrs. Virgie Kuechler’s baby won first prize, and Mrs, Carrie Finley's baby won second prize. The different booths were nicely decorated and were in charge of the following ladies: Candy and popcorn, Mrs. G. G. Shaw; soda pop, Mrs. F. Weir and Mrs. M. E. Moxley; china, Mrs, Walter Jordan; domestic, Mrs. Mary Bell; china, Sept. 17, Miss Lily Moore; the watermelons was in charge of Mrs, L. B. Fountain. Among the duck winners at the “Gar- den of Eden” were James Yates, Misses Josie Waddie, Fanny Branum, Mr, Burghart of Greenville, Il, Macon Sanders, Genevie Rogers, Essie Bran- um. Roy Ross was Adam and Clara Davis was Eve. Miss Genevie Rogers sold quite a neat sum of confetti at the “Garden of Eden.” Mrs. L. Nelson and grandson has returned from Chicago. Mrs. George Lewis of St. Louis, Mo., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. L. G. Dugan and mother, of ‘West Anna street. Miss T. Waffull has returned from a two week's visit in Chicago with her brother, Floyd Waffull. The Needle Craft Club met Sept. 14, with Mrs. Walter Taylor, 472 South Clay avenue. Meeting was opened by a solo by Mrs. W. Taylor. Prayer by Chaplan Mrs. Angie Harris. An elab- orate menu was served. ‘A very pleasant party was given Sept. 18, at the home of Miss Jessie Allen's on North Diamond street in honor of Misses Marion Gardner of Springfield, Mass., and Hazel Wilson of Chicago. On Sept. 17 a luncheon was given by the ladies of the Mt. Emery Bap- tist Church for the chureh’s benefit. S. Martin has returned from a visit in Louisiana, Mo. Mr. C. R, Dawson attended the state fair at Springfteld, Ml. ‘A very pleasant party was given Sept. 17 at the home of Mrs. S. John- son, West Morton avenue, in honor of Misses Marion Gardner of Springfield, m. Hazel Wilson of Chicago and Miss Maud Allen of this city all left for School at Tennessee. Mrs. Fred Dabney of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of her mother-in- law, Mrs. A. Dabney, of 408 West Anna street, and also of other rela- tives and friends. Little Kareen Robinson of South Fayette street, has been very ill; also Mrs. Wm, Hamilton of Tendick street. Carl Spencer attended the state fair at Springfield, 1. Mr. Leslie ‘Harrison attended the state fair at Springfeld, IIL Mrs. C. H, Freeman of West Morgan street was a Springfield visitor re- cently. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Reed of West Anna street attended the circus at Springfield. .. Miss Ardellar Me Gerry of Louisiana, Mo,, also visited friends in Springfield. Miss Dora Waffull accepted a posi- tion as school teacher at Carso, Mo. We hope her much success with her school. Miss Maggie Waffull was a Pitts- field visitor recently. Mrs. Peter Dealy has returned from Chicago. She will spend the winter here. ‘The Pleasant Hour Club met Sept. 11 with Mrs. W. H. Parish, 429 South West street, Mrs. J. Dunn’ won the prize. Mrs. Birberge of Pittsfield, TL, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. Rollins, of South Church street. Mr. Arthur Carter of South Ebey street returned Sept. 11 from Dora, TIL, where he assisted a camping party. ‘The funeral services of Bessie Burl was held Sept. 21 at the McCabe Church on North Cox street. Rev. STREATOR, ILL. Special to The Freeman: Louis Simmons left for Mazon, Ill, this morning, where he will except a position as custodian of the Grundy county fair this season. .. Mrs. Julia Ward of Edwardsville, IL, is visiting her cousin, Mrs, A. L. Pierce, 517 Bast Spring street, .. Rev. Rufus Cobb is off for conference the 28th of Sep- tember. .. Mrs. Mattie Wilford re- turned from her visit in Davenport, Iowa, Saturday. .. We are sorry to say that Mr. and Mrs. Christifor are going to Ottowa, Ill., to live. .. Rev. Dr. C. C. MeJones of Gary, Ind., lec- tured three nights at the Second Bap- tist church. His subject, “Save the Nation,” was very good. He also set up the’ Grand United Eagle of Eagles and Eastern Knights of Shepends. NEWS OF MURPHYSBORG, ILL. Miss Iva Shull of East St. Louis was the guest of Mrs. Edgar Jones. Miss ‘Shull has returned home, accompanied by Mrs. Edgar Jones. .. Somer Gray, ‘son of August Gray, died at his home a es a oe me New and Used Bicyeje) $5.00 UP. TIRES $1.59 BP ou Niital aad Brass o0T ove aie Roberson Cycle Company 416 Indiana Avenue ——— or Pie ART BAIR Str WOLF BROS. “ene as =n. SSE =e WT} | SS SOcI MANILLA This comb is solid brass and will hold heat longer than any «her eomp 0c, and e@youaL eae bee Maloney sclictol,. B Oring by $2 San? 1214 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, India in North Murphysboro Sunday. The body was buried at Tower Grove ceme- tery Monday. .. Mrs. Ora Evans de- parted last week for a few days’ visit with friends in Peoria. .. Miss Bes- sie Logan was a business visitor in Dew Maine last week. .. Mr. Willie Scott's cleaning and pressing shop was entered last Monday night and ransacked. Several suits of clothes and ladies’ skirts of value are miss- ing. .. Mrs. Isa Linman (Brock), Mr. Wylie Andrewson and other members departed last Sunday to attend the meeting of the I. B. P. O. E., held at DuQuoin. Each report a delightful time. .. Mr. C. Hall and wife departed Sunday for Mayfield, Ky., for an in- definite period. .. The Shiloh Baptist Church baptized last Sunday. A very large crowd attended. Services were conducted by Rev. Denton, formerly of Cairo, Ii. Notes From Washington, D. G. fe es Best be fay wine wns Roe; | ‘Atlanta, Ge. “aration which elaine to rue! tns ye ey Je exclento Medicine Co. hair. 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The blu the reactionaries tried to “put over” on him failed to work. Supt. Bruce and the board of education are ‘@ unit against the blackmailers who would turn the schools into a broker- age shop, it they had weaklings to deal with. Dr. Marshall and Mrs. Cook have no patience with the un- derhanded schemes the “Black-Hand- ers” have been cooking up all sum- mer. Gen. Joseph L. Jones, supreme vice- chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, spent a few days in the city this week, convoyed by Judge Robert H. Terrell, Attorney W. L. Houston and R. W. Thompson. He was enroute to Cincinnati from the Boston meeting of the B. M. C. ‘The battle at Boston has been “fit and won.” Now let us have peace for two years at least. ‘The Mu-SoLit Club will open its fall season on the second Friday night in October in the assembly room of the Y. M,C. A. The topic for the eve- ning, it is stated, will be “Some As- pects of the War in Europe.” G. Smith Wormley is president of the club and Frank A. Byron of Chicago is chairman of the executive commit- tee. The Mu-So-Lit Club is in its ninth year and is made up of the flower of the musical, social and. lit- erary life of the nation’s capital, Hence “Mu-So-Lit.” Its membership is Imited to 100 and new members can be voted in only as vacancies oc- cur. Mrs, Edith ‘Meriwether Washington, bride of Mr. Ernest Davidson Wash- ington, will be a member of the teach- ing corps at the Children’s House, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. Mr. Leon L. Perry, until recently a teacher in the public schools, has been appointed as superintendent of the Colored Industrial School at Blue Plains, D. C., controlled by the dis- trict government, This sets at rest the rumors that the institution, would pass to white management. © Mrs. Perry, who is a daughter of Rev. D. E. Wiseman, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, has beocme matron of the school. The selections give emi- nent satisfaction. 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When ordering send registered letter. Romance that flashes. Sends money order. Liberal inducements offer to agents. Write today for special terms. Invoice - cent stamp for reply. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Shannon & Jones, 1016 Springwood Avenue Albany Park, N. J. lumbus, Ohio; assistant recording secretary, Rev. W. S. Holder, New York; corresponding secretary, William Monroe Trotter, Boston, Mass; financial secretary, Dr. W. A. Sinclair, Philadelphia, Pa.; treasurer, Mr. Thos. Minker, Washington, D.C.; chaplain, Rev. R. N. Shaw, Boston, Mass; national organizer, Rev. R. C. Ransom, New York; assistant manager, Rev. P. C. James, New York; manager, W. Monroe Trotter, Boston; assistant manager, Mrs. Chas. A. King, North Cambridge, Mass. Eighty delegates were enrolled from twelve Northern states and from Virginia, Georgia and Louisiana. Others of the Address to the Country Boston, Gunner, New York; J. L. Johnson, Ohio; C. L. Miller, Rhode Island, R. C. Ransom, New York; M. W. Thornton, Thomas Walker, Wash- ington, C. D.; J. A. Hagan, Connecti- cut; W. A. Sinclair, Pennsylvania; B. W. Arnett, New York; J. E. Church- man, New Jersey; Josephine, E. Holms, Georgia; Andrew J. Smith Virginia and G. F. Miller, New York Read by W. Monroe Trotter, Boston SUMMARY OF ADDRESS TO COUN ENT EQUAL RIGHTS LEAGUE Seventh Annual Meeting, New York City, September 7-10, 1914. To recapitulate: Let the American people, and especially the president, in view of the bloody war of all Europe and the probable grant of freedom to Ireland and a refuge to women, freedom to Poles and Russians and relief from segregation and political disabilities for the Jews, induced by needs of warring nations, remember that 000,000 native citizens in this country are worse proscribed than those of Europe. We appeal to President Wilson to free colored Americans from Jim-crow cars, disfranchisement, lynching and segregation, especially under the federal government at the federal capital now, rather than await some awful war here. Southern disfranchisement encourages other forms of lawlessness and renders the former citizen helpless in as cowardly fashion as the lynching which its disrespect for law breeds. Jim-crow cars were absurd enough, but residence segregation shows the South knows no limit in proscription if left alone. Segregation of federal employees is the most alarming symptom. The petition presented against it to President Wilson by a delegation of this league checked it only. We ask President Wilson to entirely remove this nationalizing of caste. We protest against disfranchisement, lynching, segregation, denial of civil and political rights. We want only the rights all others enjoy, even the foreigner. We shall never cease until all citizens have full equal rights in every state. We advocate enforcement of the constitution, making lynching a federal crime, abolition of legal segregation, federal aid to education. This prescription, visited upon no Americans but those of color, is serious and not to be minimized. Colored citizens are warned that they must ever resist it by agitation and organization. Organization of colored persons is the only means to gain rights or retain them if gained. We urge the use of the ballot as the real weapon of self-defense, voting independently for our rights and liberties and not for party. Greetings and appreciations are extended to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Constitution League for aid, and thanks given Congressman T. C. Thacher and A. J. Peters of Massachusetts for securing a hearing against segregation and opposing it. The segregation as practiced in the departmental offices and enclosed in various bills should be made an issue as to supporting candidates for Congress, and no doubtful men on these issues should be voted for. Another delegation to see President Wilson on undoing federal segregation is advised. Next to segregation, the denial of employment of industry is the most inhuman practice of this country. As an attempt to reduced colored Americans to permanent caste is so powerful, acceptance of non-llegal segregation in philanthropic institutions in the North is opposed. SHEFFIELD, ALA Special to The Freeman: The city of Sheffield is much stirred with great revivals at the Calvary Baptist Church and the First Baptist. The First Baptist has at this present writing 23 converts. The Calvary Baptist has about 12 converts; the series of meeting are continuing at both of these Baptist churches. Rev. J. B. Love, pastor of the C. M. E. Church baptized 11 converts yesterday (Sunday). He had a successful revival. He added 20 members to his church this year, and is much loved by his members. Murdering took place in this city Miss Lilimie Gilliam and Miss Carrie Williams were playing, and through an accident, Miss Gilliam stabbed Miss Williams, which caused instant death. Miss Mary Coplon, Mr. and Mrs. Simon洪 visited Mrs. Charles Parker last week from Corinth, Miss. Mr. Whal Jones visited his brother, Mr. Cecal Jones, in Town Creek, Ala., Saturday. SUPERIOR. WIS. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McHall arrived in Superior today from their three month's stay in Moose Jaw, Sask., and says that they are glad to get back to the dear old U. S. A. once more as the war across the pond has made it pretty tough in Canada, and that the U. S. is the best place for a native of the States. Mr. McFall says that he intends to spend the winter here in Superior and next spring build him a home on about two acres of land and raise a garden and poultry. . Mrs. Byron Webster left last evening for Chisholm, Minn., where she will spend about two months with relatives. . Mrs. Ida Esters passed through Superior today on her way to Minneapolis to meet her brother, Mr. James Johnson of Johnson & Mackey, the blind musicians. SPRINGFIELD, ILL.—SHELTON & FIDDLER TOOK THE TOWN. Special to The Freeman: Shelton & Fiddler "took the town" this week by storm, at the Majestic Theatre. They covered these clever theatrical men all over with praise. We are glad to have had them come so some of these white people who THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER want to be prejudiced may see that colored people are not demons, but people, and also do draw business. Messrs. Shelton and Fiddler stopped at the Brown Hotel and are very cordial and congenial. Their appearance here helped eradicate some of the foolish ideas held by many whites. . . The Brown Hotel has been busy this week. . . Miss Celestine Carter, of Taylorville, was in the city this week and attended the fair. A live crowd was here at the Leland this week. Mrs. Role Hunter, a well known woman in church and lodge circles, died last week after a protracted illness of several months. . . The emancipation celebration was held September 10, was the third celebration of the season in Illinois. Fair has been in progress this week and there has been large crowds in our city all day for every day. . . The Misses Fords are off to school at Fiske University, Nashville, Tenn. Also Bruce Ford. . . Miss Ethel Clark is visiting her mother. GEORGE R. GARNER TRIUMPHS IN GRAND CONCERT AT CHICAGO —ALL SOCIETY OUT TO THIS GALA AFFAIR Special to The Freeman. recur. CHICAGO, Sept. 22—On Monday evening, prominently at 8:45, in the auditorium of the Olivet Baptist Church, Mr. George R. Garner, Jr., opened the musical season here with an array of artists that Chicago rarely ever hears at one time. The very best that the city affords assisted this young tenor, Mr. Garner being the youngest artist on the concert platform in the country. The program opened with a piano number, "Moment Musical," by Moskowski, and played by Thomas Theodore Taylor. Mr. Taylor played in masterly style and was forced to respond to an encore, after which came Mme. Willie M. Sloan, Chicago's favorite soprano, who was stunningly gowned in white chameuse draped with pale crimson chiffon and trimmed with imported pearls and silver beads. Mme. Sloan sang beautifully the aria "Love and Music" from the opera "Tosca." Her voice is one of beauty bordering on the otherworldly. The music is most excellent, so much so that Mme. Sloan is always asked to participate in all of the noted musical affairs in and around Chicago, and likewise is Mr. Garner, who still sustains his reputation as our leading singer. Mr. Wyatt J. Houston, the violinist selected to play on this occasion rendered the "Concerto One," by De Beriot, which number he played in true musicianly style. His bowing, har THE FIRST WEDDING OF THE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF NEW YORK Mr. George R. Garner came next on the pragm, and the ovation accorded him on his appearance was deafening. As usual, with his radiant smile, he graciously accepted it all and at once rendered the "Celeste Aida" from the opera "Aida," and his interpretation and singing of this the greatest recitative and aria ever written for the tenor voice was undoubtedly the finest ever heard in this city. The large audience of more than seven hundred were thoroughly captivated by the wonderful singing of this famous young tenor, who has traveled extensively throughout the world. Mr. Hann, the bassofoi sang very well the "Infelice" from the opera "Ernani." We have heard him in operatic selections better suited to his voice than the one he selected last night; however, the audience was responsive with their applause. Mme. Sloan and Mr. Garners received many beautiful flowers and their respective renditions of "Since You Went Away" and "Bonnie Sweet Bessie" were enthusiastically received and applauded to the echo. This artistic program was brought to a close with the duet from "Alda," "The Fatal Stone Upon Me Now is Closing," sung by Mme. Mille M. Sloan and Mr. George R. Garner, Jr. That Mme. Sloan, with her lucorous coloratura music, and Mr. Garner with his great Wagnerian tenor voice are our best can not be questioned, and it is hoped that these two artists will soon again appear in concert. Mr. Garner leaves the city October 5th for his concert season, spending the winter in California. PINE BLUFF, ARK. (By Uriah Threel.) The cotton business is slow at this time of the year, but the change can be seen, to help good cause everybody is trying to buy a bale. Those who have returned from the convention at Philadelphia reports a fine trip and good meeting. Rev. J. W. Stout and Rev. C. A. Washington of Scotts returned from an extended trip through the east, where they also visited the Baptist convention. Mr. J. W. Douglass, the popular real estate man of Little Rock, passed through returning from a trip to Kansas City. The Smart Set was well attended many out of town visitors being present. Among some were Messrs. S. A. Morgan, Charles Collier, Fred Altheimer and Isaac Collier, all of Altheimer. Mrs. S. A. Morgan of Altheimer has has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Taylor. Rev. W. H. Pope reports a good meeting at Wabasseca for the past two weeks; 15 converts and 23 added. Pastor J. S. Sanders of Baly Chapel Baptist Church of Baucum reports that Rev. I. S. Andrews captured souls and baptised them and then raised $37. Mr. Wade, the popular East Washington street barber of Argenta, has employed the services of Miss Carrie Pierce as a barber and we hope that those that she has to deal with will appreciate. Mr. Jim Wilkins, head washer at the Craighead laundry, has taken the place of head catcher at the Cosy Corner, vacated by Mr. Ira Lawson, who has returned to the oil mill for the fall season. Mr. Lonnie Benton, foreman of the dredger, made a flying trip to Sherrill with Mrs. Benton, Saturday. Mr. Ben Howard is reported as improving this week. Mr. James Mason reports that he is somewhat indisposed. Mrs. J. W. Clay, wife of the popular planter, was a visitor last week. It was not our Dr. Taylor that made the serious error in the 'phone message last week, it was Prof. Taylor. He agreed name and hope that such can be agreed. It is reported that Mr. Miller, the popular planter, will start his gin on Monday. Mr. Fred Taylor of England was a visitor last week. If our business and professional men got as poor support as they give a newspaper of their race's production we would all be under the hammer soon. It is a shame to hear a man who claims and poses as a leader say that he has not got time to read a paper. The Freeman can be had every week for the small sum of five dollars, but you don't have to say that you paid for a year's subscription for that paper and did not get it. That old story has become fishy. Buy The Freeman, read The Freeman, advertise in The Freeman and get some of the good that there is in The Freeman. Mr. Green Withers, the popular state barber, reports a good week. The Colonel is still after the Going Act. Dr. Jordan reports a nice crop regardless of the worms. Mr. James Wiley, who for years was foreman at the Cotton Belt storeroom, has been appointed parcel post carrier. Mr. James Pattilo has taken charge of affairs for Mr. Edward Wilson. It is regretted that the chair of St. John has such a hard time. Why not get together? Let pastor and chair bury the hatchet. Dr. and Mrs. Carroll of England were Sunday visitors, the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Carroll. Rev. B. R. Williams of Rob Roy is on a business trip to Little Rock. SLABFORK, W. VA. This will inform the public that Slabford is a live little town the Virginia Railroad. . . Sunday, Sept. 20, was a high day with the A. M. E. congregation, it being the close of their annual conference rally. At 11 o'clock Rev. Davis, from Roanoke, Va., who had been conducting the rally all the week, preached a spiritual sermon, and everyone seemed to enjoy it from start to finish, and his old-time jubilee songs were excellent. To add to the service the most excellent direction of Prof. Barber, under the direction of Prof. Barber, the music and it is but putting it very mildly to say they did sing beautifully. At 3 p. m. we were again religiously entertained with a sermon from Rev. C. H. Rowling, pastor of the Baptist Church. Rev. Rowling preached a powerful sermon from Isaiah's prophecy, "Why halt ye between two opinions" etc. The A. M. C. choir put on the crown which had closed the afternoon service. Mr. Gilbert Jones certainly knows how to train a choir, and it is for the public to know that certain gifts deliver the goods. At 7:30 p. m. we were again conducted by Rev. Davis, and hearts were made to burn within us. Under the pastorate of Rev. T. H. Smith the church closed a successful year. The collection was the day amounted to $41.04. Rev. Smith was quite proud Sunday. The people had donated to him a handsome clerical suit, and he assured all the donors that he would show how he appreciated their kindness by the care he would take. There were many visitors present. Mrs. Armstrong represente the company of magicians. Prof. McGoy, m. m. was dental parlor at Lester, was present. We had one grand time in Slabford Sunday. But don't forget The Freeman was introduced at the morning session. Many people want to subscribe before the advance in rates. OKLAHOMA CITY. OKLA. Special to The Freeman: Oklahoma cotton crops are reported to be far above the average and hundreds and hundreds of colored people have gone to the cotton field, in spite of the low price paid for picking. All the colored teachers of the city local schools have returned from their summer vacations and will assume their positions in the various school rooms of the city this week, with Prof. J. H. A. Brazelton, head of all colored schools in the city, and a small army of able teachers to assist him in fighting the ignorant. Prof. Bruno returned to the city last week from Muskoooge and brought with him a charming bride, and will be at home at 923 East Third street. A delightful dance was given at the Bruno hall by the Young Men's Club Friday night, and a best of the young people was royally entertained and reported a delightful time. The Young Men's Club dance, given by them every Friday night, are becoming very popular, as they are always very nicely conducted. The Freeman can be bought at the Hatcher Drug Co., or at the Moran Printing Company's office, or by Mr. Simmons, carrier and distributor, or call W-3135 and ask that The Freeman be sent you and it will be delivered to your door. Call the same number when you want your affairs of a social nature written up in The Freeman. Also ads and special announcements, and prices will be cheerfully given. There are about 8,000 or 9,000 colored people in Oklahoma City and we would be glad to get a circulation of The Freeman, or at least 500 papers a week. Remember that it is a colored paper and published by colored people. Nuf Sed. To enable us to give you a long writen of and about the city and all social affairs we must have a good circulation so help us to be represented, and let people of the whole world read about what people are doing in Oklah- oma City. If it is publicity you want and your business advertised, we will do it for a small charge. Address all business matters to W. T. Cok, 601 East First, or call Wal. 3135. Little Simmons, distributor. MONTGOMERY, W. VA. (By W. L. Hayes.) Mrs. M. W. Jackson is preparing apartments in her palatial threestock brick residence on Front street for an up-to-date beauty parlor. In fact she will have the most up-to-date parlorls in the south. Color scheme for operating room will be white with one of the latest up-to-date white enameled iron chairs. The waiting parlor will be a dream. Furniture all in black leather. The parlor will be equipped with all modern conveniences electric hair dryer, vibrator and manicuring. Mrs. Jackson's shampoo room will be equipped also with modern improvements. She will expect to do anything you will be able to get done in any of the parlorls in metropolitan cities, hairdressing, shampooing, scalp and face specialist, manicuring, hand molding, chipropody. Combibings made in all styles. We predict great success for Mrs. Jackson and her assistant. Don't forget to visit Capt. Reese's shining parlor and see The Freeman. The country in this section seems to be wild over Col. Charles Henderson's ball tossers, the Wild Bear Cats. The colonel is all smiles over his success in management and getting together with the club of stars. And you ought to see his polite pardner. Mr. Matthew Buster acts as 'head usher and handles the crowds that turn out to see the colonel's games. Miss Sadie Ward is spending several days in Powellton, visiting Miss Eva Johnson. Mr. George Lee of Huntington was the guest of Miss Ada Wright, Sunday. Mrs. Marie Hodge has returned from Kentucky, where she has been the guest of relatives and friends for several weeks. Mr. Sherman of Red Star was the guest of his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Sherman, last week. Mrs. Sarah Brown has returned from Dinwin, Va., where she has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Fanny Ellis, for several weeks. Rev. Warner Brown returned Wednesday from Philadelphia, where he attended the national convention. He reports a pleasant time. Mr. P. W. Wright has returned from Boston, where he attended the B. M. C. meeting, and reported having had a pleasant time. Rev. D. C. Clean, who is teaching at Cedar Grove, W. Va., spent Saturday and Sunday here, the guest of his family. Miss Etta Hall was added to the list of teachers for Simonm's graded school last week and begun her work Thursday. Miss Henrietta James attended the B. M. in Boston last week. While she was away, Mrs. Mysor Clark filled her place in the school. Miss Ada Washington, who has been seriously ill, is improving quite rapidly, and will soon be out. Quite a number of students left on Monday for institute to enter school. E. R. Bess is still with J. W. Brouder, the leading tailor, and would like to hear from Prof. Eph. Williams and company. Colonel Henderson's famous Bear Cat's beat Kimberly Saturday. The Bear Cats will meet the Huntington fast team and have several other fast teams from large cities who want a team; also Philadelphia. The boys also expect the colonel to take them to Hot Springs this week. PHOENIX, ARIZ. Through the medium of the Phoenix Forum, the colored people are planning the erection of a Y. M. C. A. building in the very near future. A. C. Council and M. H. Shelton are the leaders of this move. We hope the colored people of this city will stick to these gentlemen and help to push this project through. . This is homecoming month for the Phoenixians who have been on their summer vacations or visits, and they are arriving last week after a three months sojourn in Los Angeles and other coast cities. . Rev. J. B. Bell, field missionary for the Baptist Church in New Mexico and Arizona, returned this week from the former state after several weeks' absence. . We are gratified to note the enterprising spirit that prevails among the Negroes of Phoenix. Out of the 1,000 Negroes in Phoenix, 90 per cent of them own their homes. There is a "something" about the city of Phoenix that makes want to own his home. We congratulate the Negroes for their sagacity along property lines and urge that Negroes everywhere get the Phoenix habit—own your home. . The Freeman is just being introduced to the reading Negroes of Phoenix and if you will excuse the expression, it's a winner. A. R. Smith is the agent, and 1026 East Jefferson street is his number. Don't miss next week's Freeman. MERIDIAN (MISS.) NEWS. Rev. James Brooks, one of our most worthy preachers, fell dead Thursday night in the Calvin Baptist Church, Thirty-first avenue and A street. He leave his wife, Leone, and children to mourn his loss. . . Mrs. Edie Gillespie, who has been visiting her and wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gillespie, who has been visiting her and Mrs. Marina Giles of Scooba. Mrs. Marina Giles of Scooba in the city, the guest of her sister Mrs. Maria Giles of Scooba is in the city, the guest of her sister. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wilson are the guests of their daughter from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wilson are the guests of their daughter from Chicago. . . The next session of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythias of this state will be held in this city. . . Mrs. Alice Byrd leaves today for Waholok, where she will visit her mother, Mrs. Mary Nickson. . . If you want the news read The Freeman. W. T. Gillespie, agent, Union Hotel. TEMPLE. TEX. Stevenson & Fletcher (the boys from Julo) are in the city waiting to hear from The Alabama Minstrels No. 2. Miss Emily Cochran and Miss Kittle Bell Knight are in the city from Belton, Tex. Mr. Leon Vance left for Austin, Tex., on business Monday evening. 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Base of measure-solid agate. 14 lines on an inch. 20 inches in a compo- nent. 10 inches in additional. **No** advertisement inserted on first page. Special raters on standing cards. Special discount for long time and space. Reading notes 10c per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis Ind. as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1914. Out of the 120 counties in Kentucky, only fourteen are "officially" wet. The vast liquor interests of that state ought to be very thankful that there are other states. Somewhere it reads, a prophet is not without honor save in his own country. The B. M. C. had a most interesting session the week of September 19, at Boston, Mass. The next session will be at Washington, D. C., in 1916. Mr. E. H. Morris, of Chicago, was reelected Grand Master; H. L. Johnson, Deputy Grand Master. The Supreme Court of the order was legislated out of existence. The Kentucky Pythians are building a handsome structure which will be seven stories high, of steel and concrete. It will cost something like $125,000. All modern conveniences are arranged for, including a roof garden, a theatre, lodge rooms and a restaurant. To say the least, that is going some. Old Ky. is looming up. The Republic of Liberia is being hard hit by the European war. The little country depends largely upon English and German ships for meat, flour, sugar, etc. No ships have touched on its shores since the war begun. The Liberians could not think of such a calamity, consequently they made no arrangements for food and other supplies. The war will teach a good many lessons one would think if it continues much longer. The African League, a publication of Buchanan, Grand Bassa, Libera, which has just reached this office, has something to say concerning the Johnson-Moran fight. It winds up with the following "Now, let the Negroes all take lesson from Johnson's success. You may not be a pugilist but you may be in your calling what Jack Johnson is in his calling—at the top. Dr. Booker Washington is there as an educator; Dan Williams, M. D. of Chicago, is there as a surgeon; Edward W. Morris, of Chicago, is almost there as a lawyer; and other Negroes of the United States are getting there as financiers and in other callings. Let us all take courage, and move forward along all progressive lines." Mr. Morris will have to excuse the Africans' way of expressing them selves. Dr. W. R. Pettiford, banker, of Birmingham, Ala., whose death caused such widespread sorrow, was a valued member of the race. No death in recent years is more generally regretted. His early success in a field of endeavor which required the utmost man gave him his peculiar hold on the affections of the race. He demonstrated the possibility of the banking business among us. He founded the Alabama Penny Savings Bank in 1891. Following up his success at Birmingham other branches were organized in several other cities. Something over a year ago a new six story structure was built for the home institution. Dr. Pettiford was born in 1847. He was educated at the Bap tist school in Selma. He was born in 1847; was a teacher, afterwards being a preacher. We see no reason why railroad companies that find it necessary to have separate coaches, should not prepare for them as they prepare their other coaches. We are nothing with the Jim Crow doings, but we have them. A condition confronts; no theory. The companies will always have Negro patrons, why not prepare for them? It is not necessary to go to the expense of building new special coaches. The present ones can easily be partitioned and fitted out so as to answer every requirement. A dining-room could easily become a feature also. Such coaches if in first-class condition can not fall to give satisfaction—the best possible under the conditions. It will be then up to the colored patrons whether they prefer their own coaches. The companies are morally bound to do as much as has been outlined. They will bear in mind that there are no "Jim Crow" fares. As we see it, Carranza and Villa, the two Mexican leaders, have done the proper thing in agreeing to step aside as it concerns the office of president of that country. They are factionists and as such they have thousands of enemies. It does not stand to reason that the followers of the chieftains will stand for the elevation of the other one. Such a presidency necessarily have to be sustained by arms, meaning a short lived peace. The hope of Mexico is in men who are free from the taint of fratricidal war. Monarchies are sometimes reared and sustained by the sword, but the condition is unrepublican. Perhaps no arrangement or adjustment of affairs in that country assures permanent peace owing to the nature of the people. It is certain, however, that it will not come about by establishing men in office who can be successfully accused of warring for office. Indianapolis refuses to follow suit by way of having a boxing commission as so many other cities have so far refused to join the city council to recommend such a com- mission, and which was to be made up of the president of the council, the chief of police and the city clerk. Members of the council were advised that the measure would be invalid. That it would be invalid seems to have been a recent discovery. Some time ago a permit was given for boxing. According to reports it was given to a Crawford Fairbanks-Taggart political worker for services rendered, or about to be rendered. The opposition getting onto the facts put a quietus on the movement. So the Indianapolis police were told that the of the pugilistic contingent have lost out because politics got into the business. After the election some kind of arrangement may be made whereby exhibition boxing will be permitted. Nothin' doin' positively at this time. AMERICANS WILL LEARN TO SHOOT. The following is part of a recent Washington dispatch: "What a lesson this is to the United States, where rifle shooting has been more or less neglected, not only among the civilian population, but even in the army itself, where among higher authorities the opinion prevails, assimilated from German text books, that individual training in markmanship is not essential, notwithstanding the lessons of our own soldiers in the revolutionary war and the experience in the Boer-British conflict. "After years of effort, the National Rifle Association of America, a patriotic organization closely allied with the war department, has obtained the training needed to issue free to rifle clubs, rifles and ammunition, so that those citizens who in time of war would compose the volunteer armies, would have some knowledge of the care and use of the military arm, a knowledge which, as Lord Kitchener has stated, is more important than marching and drilling. "Under this act, the Government will issue the rifles with which the regular army was formerly equipped, the "Krag." It is a splendid shooting arm and the equal of any of the rifles which are now being used by the troops in the European war. With each rifle will go 120 rounds of ammunition. This ammunition will be issued annually to every club member who will guarantee to use the same in practice shooting as prescribed by the war department." Yes indeed. If we are foolish enough to shoot at one another, we can't afford to take any chances. COLONEL ROOSEVELT IN INDIAN APOLIS. If the Progressive party is as healthy as the demonstration appeared at Tomlinson Hall last Saturday night when Colonel Roosevelt was there, that party isn't nigh' dead. However, we cannot always judge by appearance. The audience was as large as it was possible for it to be, but no larger than many others that have been seen there. It was a capacity crowd all right, taxing the auditorium to its limits. Many were turned away. There was enthusiasm a plenty but curiosity was largely the reason that many were present. They wished to see Mr. Roosevelt, and to hear him. After this the crowd begun to give away. However, there was an immense throng that stuck to the last moment, drinking in his words as if they were prescriptions for the healing—the political healing of the nation. He was greeted with generous applause, but there was not that mimicry of Colonel Roosevelt that is sometimes given to me. If it were serious, respectable, but not deep, wide and fervent. The deeps were not stirred as it were; the surface rippled Men, women and children were there who wished to lay eyes on the foremost figure of the age. And the Colonel is that in spite of the gainersayer. It was apparent that while he enjoys great popularity, it is not altogether that trustful, confiding kind. What he said was listened to most respectfully, but more in the sense of an entertainment, or a lecture. What he said was enjoyed for the moment, and the way he said it. But he had nothing to give out that caused deep conviction or serious pondering. His sallies of wit were appreciated and seemingly a way of pitching his voice higher when he drew a stretch of sarcasm or when he utters fine scone. Those places in his speech were effective, and enjoyable though just a trifle theatrical. It strikes us that the Colonel was rather hard put when he tried to bolster up the hopes of his party. He referred to Abraham Lincoln, a name he evidently likes to conjure with. He said that the principles of the Progressive party were those of the distinguished emancipator. He saw a similarity in the growth of the two parties, saying that, when Mr. Lincoln tried to make the United States Senate from the state of Illinois, the Republican party was in no better way than the Progressive party of today. All of this proved Mr. Roosevelt to be a veriest optimist, or what is called a good loser. In view of what happened in Maine and what has been happening right along since the last Presidential election he certainly is a most cheerful loser if he thinks anything much is doing along his line. The Colonel carefully avoided those exploded doctrines of the recall and the rest of them. He spoke in a general way. He was particularly urgent for the re-election of his friend, Mr. Beveridge, for the senate. He had a bit to say on the tariff and big business interests, but not in the old-time Roosevelt. In speaking of the two old parties he found opportunity to express himself concerning them in a most vivid style. He told a story. It ran: THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER SELECT INDIANAPOLIS AS 1915 MEETING PLACE African Methodists Adjourn at Terre Haute—Assignments are Announced by Bishop Lee. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Sept. 29.—The Indiana conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church adjourned yesterday afternoon to meet in Indianapolis next year. Bishop B. F. Lee had intended going to Indianapolis to take part in the funeral services today of Dr. Charles R. Hunter, presiding elder of the Indianapolis district, who died in Chicago Saturday, but found he could not do so and attend the opening of the Illinois conference at Jacksonville. The Rev. J. L. Craven, who has been pastor of Allen chapel in this city, succeeds Dr. Hunter as presiding elder. A statistical report showed that there are 5,143 members in the conference and 613 probationers. Fifty-seven Sunday schools have 2,868 members and 354 teachers and officers. The total collections for all purposes amounted to $57,996. The indebtedness is $15,945. The missionary collections were $1,298, and for education $876. The following assignments were announced by Bishop B. F. Lee: Indianapolis District—J. L. Craven, presiding elder; Indianapolis, Bethel D. P. Roberts; Indianapolis, St. Paul A. Cottman; Logansport, B. J. Coleman; Frankfort, G. F. Crossland; Crawfordsville, A. E. Taylor; Rockville, H. J. Thompson; Lafayette, W. H. Giles; Plainfield, V. Kirk; Noblesville, E. L. Rabitoy; Greencastle, G. H. White; Clinton mission, W. A.Powell; Peru mission, A. H. Davis; Madison, North Vernon and Hanover J. W. Alcott; transferred to Chicago conference, C. W. Simmons; Terre Haute, Allen chapel, W. C. Irwin. Evansville District~Morris Lewis presiding elder; Evansville, W. D Shannon; Terre Haute, Spruce Street M. N. Sparks; M. T. Mernon, W. T. Anderson; Vincennes, N. L. Natcliffe; Washington, J. A. Barbe; Bloomington, R. M. Henderson; New Albany M. Coleman; Jeffersonville circuit, J. F. Lindsay; Corydon, A. Tiller; Kelby, French Lick R. Willismenton; Lyles, G. D. Lewallan; Princeton, J. L. Tolbert; Spencer and Bloomfield, B. F. Bowe; supply; supernumerary, J. W. Henson, Terre Haute Richmond District—G. H. Shaffer presiding elder; Richmond, J. P. W. lace; Indianapolis, allen chapel, J. P. Harvey; Marion Bethel, R. J. M. Long; Marion Allen temple, George H. Butler; Kokomo, C. H. Jackson; Muncie, F. P. Baker; Fountain City and Modoc, Campbell Upgreeter; Greensburg, Columbus and Seymour; J. M. Reynolds; Carthage, Knights-town and Spiceland, M. A. B. McCulough, evangelist; Alexandria and Fairmount, J. D. Bond; Dunkirk, M. L. Smith; Connerville, Dublin and Cambridge City, A. L. Washington; Anderson, J. M. Nickels; Franklin, G. C. Sampson; Portland, J. T. Taylor; Wayman chapel, C. P. Smith; Hillchapel, F. T. Morrison. GREENVILLE, TEXAS South Texas. . . The spacious home of Mrs. A. D. Key, 2223 East Morn street, was the scene of gay festivities Friday night, Sept. 24, in honor of Mrs. Johnson of San Antonio, the sister of Mrs. John Gattlin, Sr. Music and cards were the order of the evening. Many beautifully gowned ladies and gallant gentlemen were present. Mr. Louis Johnson of Beckham House fame, Mrs. L. O. Palm and Mrs. Pearl Whaley had complete control of the serving of the palatable repast. The guests were loathe to re-enter the wee hours of the morn. The extra feature picture was now being run at the Pastime theater are drawing large crowds nightly, where the Freeman will be found on sale every Saturday. W. D. Pratt, reporter MADAM MEADOWS At Madam Meadows' Spiritualist Church last Monday night the crowd was so large—as usual—that she had to turn many away, both white and colored. Her meetings are held every evening. She makes every thing as aunt as possible. All are welcome. She gave night-one messages last Monday night. BLOOMINGTON, IND. Babe Modena, who was once a bar bar in Indianapolis, shot his wife in six times on Sept. 29. She died within a few minutes. Jealousy was the cause. NEWS OF PORTSMOUTH, O Rev McCommes of the M. E. church has started a big rally and Sunday, Nov. 1 will be the big day. Rev Chapman of the Baptist church had a fine service last Sunday night. . Mr. Roy Carter is back from Columbus and has opened for cleaning clothing, at 1123 13th street. Give him a chance. . Mrs. Rhodie Bunch and daughter Irene, were called to Ironton by the death of her brother, Mr. George McKinney last Tuesday. . Mrs. Parso, the grandmother of Mr. Oscar Bibble, the well known young man of 12th street, was buried Saturday, leaving two daughters and five grand children. She was 95 years old. . Mr. Tracy Bryant spent a few days visiting his mother, father and friends who is always welcome. . Mr. William Wilson is beautifying his property on Findley street. He has been a successful young man and is due success. . Mrs. Walter Vinson has been very sick for two weeks but is some better. . Mrs. Rogerson of Winchester, Ky., spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Richardson. . Miss Anderson, Miss Erma Randall and her sister, Miss Agnes are always welcome in our city for they bring with them the rainbow of smiles which has made many friends. . Mr. and Mrs. Bell have opened a first-class restaurant on 11th street; with many's best wishes. . Mr. Alonzo White, son of Mrs. L. E. White, proprietress of a barber shop on Second street, has just returned home from Chicago, where, for some time past, has been in hospital receiving treatment for asthma, and he came home on Friday and died Sunday morning. . Mr. James Nickles has the best shoe shining parlor in the city and rooming house on 11th street. . Mrs. M. Robertson and Mrs. Frank Parker are visiting friends in Columbus. . Mr. and Mrs. Carl Parker, of Walter street, are very happy. The stork left a ten pound boy. . Mrs. Walter Powell, of Columbus, is visiting friends and sister. She is one of our home girls and is always welcome to visit us. . Mrs. Etter Anderson left Tuesday for her home in Morgantown, W. Va. She is welcome to our city when she may visit. . Mr. James Kibby, the school, left Sunday for Columbus, where he may join a show. . Mrs. Moss Hase is here from Ironton. He is some rag-time singer. . Mrs. Gooden, M. Roberson, F. Parker, Rev. Metcalf and Mr. and Mrs. Mason attend the A. M. E. conference at Columbus. . Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mason, after conference, will go to Greenville, Ind. to spend a few days with Rev. Mason and relatives. They will be accompanied home by a brother who expects to secure a position as barber. Rev. Gibbons of the West Virginia conference, visited his niece, Mrs. Harry Starks. . Mr. William Cornute will leave Tuesday for Syracuse, N. Y., where he is with one of the oil kings. . Mr. C. A. McRammond left day for Pittsburg. His friends give him their best wishes. May he do well. . Emancipation Day was more fittingly celebrated in Portsmouth Tuesday than ever, said Mr. W. E. Gooden. The committee was chairman, Mr. William McConnel; secretary, chairman, Mehlin; treasurer, V. E. Gooden. Mehlin; treasurer, V. E. Gooden. Mehlin; the F. P. browne and the committee have everything on the ground to make it pleasant. Pool rooms, bowling ales, dancing hall, boats, merry-go-round, ice cream parlor, lunch and ball park. The ball game was the drawing card between the Colored Blues and Greenup, Kentucky. The Blues won by a score of 14 to 9. There was a large turn-out from Greenup and Ironton in autos, trains and boats. Let us get together more and quit thinking that we are so much better than the rest and what they used to be and do something; more attention to the acquiring of intelligence and wealth if we are to progress. . The Crochet Club met with Mrs. Bessie Cranshaw on Gay street. Mrs. William Hill, Peter Saunders, Nettie Turner, J. Cranshaw, Mrs. Dr. Hubert and Mrs. Nettie Freeman were guests of honor. Dainty lunch was served. CINCINNATI, O., NEWS. (By Col. Brown.) With big Saturday and Sunday attendance it was with confidence the managers of the theaters opened Monday night but the show fever had cooled and they were greeted with a normal crowd that witnessed the following at The Pekin: The Chicago limited brought us, from Klein's feature factory, the "Charcoal Clown," "Mule Bradford" and his teasing brown Jeanette, who amused us in a life sketch; same old mule with a new act. They were followed by Frankie Barton (a woman) and her picks. The dancing boxing stunt won favor. This is a good pickaninny act. . . The Shamrocks vs. Marcos, furnished the base ball excitement 'Sunday at League Park. 'Many fans from Springfield, O., were here to witness the defeat of the Marcos. . . Miss Millie Williams gave a luncheon to her friends, Jones and Gray and Gulfport and Nugent and in the same house Col. Brown Freeman representative, entertained many actors and his friends. These festivities came to pass at Mrs. Frye's, 418 Smith street. . . Mrs. Ruth Wille liams, the niece of Mrs. Louis Still, was married to Matt Warfield, a former Cincinnati boy. They will live in Indianapolis, Ind. . . Dave Markham, head porter at Henderson's Cafe, returned home from a short visit to Ripley, O, to visit his mother. . . To Ben Hall's barber shop to get the Freeman. . . Hugh Turned, musical tramp, returned to Cincinnati, to play some white time local. . . Alice Ramsay, who was cautioned by a newspaper man about her shadow gown, was so hurt by the criticism that in her anger she gave the writer a real slap on the face, then straightened out her kangaroo like form for a big sprint down Fifth street, to save her hide as she thought. There was no harm coming to her as it was taken as a joke from her but that writer will be in Chicago, Saturday the 3d to take up any unsettled matters with her Ben Bolt as he has received the word left behind her. . . Nina Marshall gave a birthday party. She was 22 years of age. Among the prominent guests were Mrs. Frye F. Kern, Manager, and Mrs. Theresa Burroughs will be introduced in a car. "Tom Thumb" comedian, Cassidy, a street urchin of extraordinary ability and aptness, under her talented delicate training. His future is great if he keeps a cool head, the strain of prosperity. At Federal Bank, the Pekin Specials will have another run in with their old enemies, the Covington Tigers. This will be the championship of the Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky League. Game will begin promptly at 3 o'clock. From the Cincinnati Post: Negro Organize to Improve Race—"To lessen the prejudice against well-meaning colored men," is one of the objects of the National Negro Reform League and Criminal Elimination Society of Cincinnati, incorporated at Columbus, Monday. Other objects are "to assist in the protection of the commonwealth from the criminal class of negroes; to help the better class of negroes distinguish themselves from the bad citizens; to secure the arrest and conviction of lawbreakers and assist the innocent; to protect young colored women." The incorporators are John Geary, John Dancer, Thomas Gales, Clay Price and Sidney Carter. .. Frank Fleming, of Louisville, Ky., moved his family to Cincinnati. .. West Tribune, of Louisville and Cincinnati, dropped dead in a white theatre in town. His relatives can not be found. His mother lives in Chicago. Send information to Pekin Theater. .. Roscoe Lewis, a colored detective, while on his vacation, assisted many city officials and friends to solve the cost of living enigma for a short spell by sending fish by the barrel. Both man and fish have him to fear. .. Mrs. Holland, mother of one of our most prominent business men, Mr. Ollie Dempsey just recovered from a short spell of sickness. It is hoped by many of us who must part with Uncle George Taylor next week that he will not be cut off from his "beverage" in Chicago. Good luck George. .. Four colored men made application for saloon license. Several of them were ex-saloon keepers. .. Utopia Club gave a reception last Friday night at Knights of Honor hall. There was plenty to eat and other entertainment. Mrs. Lawson Johnson was the treasurer. Success to the Utopia. .. Miss Mary Hyde, of Lincoln avenue, W. H., has moved to Rockdale avenue, Avondale. A. B. C.'s AND THE CHICAGO GIANTS IN A THREE DAY'S BATT- TLE—THE LOCAL TEAM TAKES TWO GAMES. The Chicago Giants defeated the A. B. C's yesterday at Northwestern Park in a fast game, 4 to 2. Both clubs played excellent ball in the field, Hutchinson, Jennings and Green starring, Buford, although wild, held Bowser's club safe. Chicago ..... 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 A. B. C.'s ..... 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 Team of Windy City. Routed on the Second Day. Williams' good pitching was too much for the Chicago Giants Monday at Northwestern Park, the A. B. C.'s winning in the first five innings. Both teams put up a snapper game in the field. The All-Professionals play the A. B. C.'s Sunday, Monday and Tues day. Score: Two-base hit—B. Taylor, Home runs—Williams, Mongin, McAdoo Stolen baserun—Taylor 2, B. Taylor 2, Off-Field hits—Taylor 2, Off-Field 1, 1; off Dixon, 1; Struck out—By Williams, 9; by Dixon, 3; Hit by pitcher—By Dixon, J. Taylor, Sacrifice hits—Hutchinson, Strauthers Time—1:56, Umpire—McCarty. And on the Third Day Chicago Again Went Down. The A. B. C.'s defeated the Chicago Giants Tuesday at Northwestern Park, 11 to 6, making it two out of three. Bowser's Champs hit the ball when it meant runs, B. Taylor and Powell leading with the stick. Johnson held the Giants hitless after the fourth inning. Score: Chicago 3 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 A. B. C.'s 1 1 1 2 3 2 0 1 *11 Two-base hits—Powell, Scotland. Davis, Selden. Three-base hit—Powell. Home run—B. Taylor. Stolen bases—Brown, B. Taylor, Gordon 2. Scotland. Davis 2. McAdoo. Sacrifice hit—Toney. Bases on balls—Off Johnson, 2; off Buford, 7. Hit by pitcher—By Johnson, Toney. Hit by Buford, Powell, Scotland. Passed balls—Powell. Strauthers 2. Umpire—McCarty. GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THEA TRE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. A return of the Drake-Walker Trio, which was the greatest applause getter on the bill at the Lafayette Theatre, New York, two weeks ago, in their big combination act, singing, dancing, comedy and musical, was a big factor last week at the New Standard Theatre. They dress their act very neat and their work is clean and clever. Managers will make no mistake in booking this box office attraction. MEMPHIS, TENN, THEATRICAL NEWS. Memphis has two theaters running now. The Savoy opened Wednesday night with great success of the Johnson Carter Stock Co., featuring Isolo Ringold. 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Sourbier an Nominee is a Public Trust ment and efficient business adminis- very Tax Payer of Marion County Portteus! atic Nominee otic Votres on November 3, 1914 iff of Marion County for the past ne has give the people honest and ved to the tax payers in any thou- uct of the county jail has been prisoners has been civil and hu- l Sheriff from every viewpoint odore Portteus T. H. E STEIN, JR. A Candidate for Marion County ER ELECTION 's business the same careful ways given to my own. All Over the County. Joseph G. HAYES FOR County Commissioner Second District Republican Nominee! esday, Nov. 3 STAGE GOSSIP The original Buzzin Burton, in his third week Tweifth Avenue Theater, Nashville, Tenn. A pastime riot. Miss Barnet $50 for her present. Mrs Gretchan Burns gave Mr. Burns, her husband his first masonic pin which Lew Hall, "The Droll Talker," opened Sept. 16 with the Academy Players at the American Theater, Porsburg, Pa. Kid Bishop and Kid Thomas opened Monday night at the Senate Theater, Indianapolis. They went big from start to finish. Gulfport & Nugent going big at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week. They send records to Albert White and John Williams. Thomas A Brooks and the Froliques of 1914 are at the Prospect Theater, City, with Odean Theater, Newark, N. Y., to follow. Bitchie & Francis colored show closed its summer season at Middlebury, Del. Sept. 12. Billy Ritchie now manager for Mose Cary Stock Co. Wells & Wells, playing at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week, wish to be remembered to the Watts Bros. They say "why don't you write?" H Jerry Barnes and Edith Nelson are playing at the Twelfth Avenue Theater, Nashville, Tenn. Edith Nelson sends regards to Pete DeRose. The Martin & Motely, Follies of the Season, are in their sixth week at the H Dudley Theater. Playing to large crowds nightly. Will be there a while longer. Williams & Stevens have one or two more weeks' work in Washington, D.C. They send regards to friends in and out of the profession. We received your letter Ruth and Hildred Mack. At the Barron Wilkins Cafe, 2275 Seventh avenue. New York, this week, Cora Green and other high class entertainers are pleasing the patrons. The cataract show is the best in Harlem. Robt. L. Murray, manager. "Lucky Sam from Alabama" is the title of the skit in which Mme. Sissie-ra Jones is appearing together with Harrison Stewart. It is a musical comedy of three acts, Book, lyrics and music by Harrison Stewart and Will A. Cooke. Iola Ringgold, after four weeks in Atlanta, Ga. is now at The Savoy, Memphis, still singing "Loving Sam from Alabama"; and going good. Soon to take out a new act consisting of three people. Hello, sister Muriel Ringgold. Harry Fiddler says: "It certainly is a relief to see a colored act that gets away from the black face. Take Toliver and Chappell for instance. They are putting on an act that is a moral. Try and do something that every one else is not doing." The Pewees are still going. Haven't bed but one week out of sixty. Chasa has a new trick that he is breaking in. He places two hats together and a clear resting on one, threw the three objects in the air, catching one hat one his foot, other on his head and clear in his mouth all the same time. The Freeman has received a few times from T. Jackellis, now touring England with the Kittle Smart and Players combination. Mr. Jackellis claims to be the only man in the world that plays a cornet and trombone at the same time. He has played before King George and Queen Mary, who acknowledged his ability. He carries two gold cornets, made by J. W. York & Son of Grand Rapids. THE LYRIC THEATRE, KANSAS CITY, MO. The Lytic Theatre is still holding the crowds and giving the best shows in the city. All the same old bunch is here and every one holding their own. Last week we added a new team to our company Bird & Bird. They are clever workers. On their opening night they screamed the house and doing it well. The Lytic Theater Co. have also bought two more theatres, making three houses, all near Kansas City. Watch the Lytic Theater Co. We are framing a circuit where we can work good acts twelve or fifteen weeks, no jump over fifty miles. This money is to be the candy. Get your money. Yes, every day is draw day here with us. Ask the bunch. Last week was a great week for the members of the Lytic stock company. Their birthdays in one week, Miss Irene Barnett, Mr. Sandy Burns and Mr. Edward Lankford. These people received some beautiful and very valuable presents. Each one gave supper and refreshments were served. Mr. W. Henri Bowman give has partner. COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience neces sary. Positions pay $65 to $100.00 per month. Steady work on stand- railroads. Passes and Uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now Inter-Ry. C. I., Dept. 171,Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Barnet $50 for her present, Mrs Gretchen Burns gave Mr. Burns, her husband his first masonic pin which is a very fine one. Mr. Lankford received a beautiful diamond. The members of the company give it to him Gardner & Graham, Susie Cook, Mary Fritz, Porter & Porter, Vera Adams, Cabbage Johnson, Alice Saulberry, English & English, Anna Overton Francis Marve, Margaret Jackson Ernest Whitman, All the bunch send regards to their friends. ... Laura Smith was called home on account of her father's illness, but will return soon. P. S. All acts wanting to work let me hear from you at once. Ada Grear, Sherial Green, George Wilkerson, Mary Washington,雕刻 Mt. Mosby, Doc Straine, Producer Edward Lankford, Manager. Please don't overlook this. Send same amount of papers this week. Yours truly, EDWARD LANKFORD Lyric Theater, 1420 E. 18th THEATRICAL OBSERVATIONS. I can't see for my life why that Cincinnati correspondent had to attack Alice Ramsey's gowns. They are shadowy all right, but what's that when we are used to seeing people on the stage without any sign of a gown. I am getting onto the theatrical secrets right along. I am considered as one of them, so I am getting interesting dope. The beauty of it is, I am in the confidence of both the men and women. And as old Dink Stewart says, "Can you beat it?" Billy Harper would say, "Nope, can't beat it." But to the secrets. Gulfport and Nugent are going to team up for life—going to get married. Well, if they love, surely they should stick together. They are made for one another as a theatrical team. Tolliver & Chappelle are at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week. They are a rather swell pair on or off. Tolliver is well connected in this city. He is of the Brown family, which has sent so many good ones to Julia, the sister of Frank, entertained the front—Frank and Tom and Harry, her cousin, Mr. Tolliver, and his partner, Miss Chappelle, at luncheon last Thursday, Julia is now Mrs. Louis E. Clarke. But we of Indianapolis prefer to think of her as Julia, one of the prettiest colored women in the country. By the way, it is hinted that Hymen is affuttering the Tolliver & Chappelle camp. The small theatrical talk which can scarcely be classified as news, and which is often so interesting, can find its way to this column if the performers will see to it. The object is not to indulge in scandal or stuff that is in any way injurious. Any information that bears down too hard will be nicely pruned and served up to suit taste. U. NO. PERFORMERS BEWARE OF QUEEN THEATRE, CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Sam E. Reevin is manager, and proprietor. We, the team of Washburn and Piper, were booked for a two weeks' engagement by the theatrical enterprise of Arrant, Henderson & Legg at the salary of $50 a week. Upon arrival in Chattanooga, the manager, Mr. Reevin informed us that the above-named enterprise was not booking his house and we only had one week at $30, which we positively refused and walked out. He called us back and agreed to give us $50 for one week which we accepted and worked the week, Sept. 21 to 28 and when Saturday night and salary was due he handed me my salary $10 shy. He had in the office by his side, a great big officer for self-protection, therefore I was handicapped. Then he threw in my face the fact that he could get performers to work his house for $25 and $27 per team. I told him he couldn't do it and brother and sister performers. He showed me the following teams: Happy Cole and Cole, Rosa, $25 per week with a jump of $17.15 each to make one week booking. Hijerry Barnes and lady partner, $27 a week for three weeks' work with a jump of $9 each to make. Now brother and sister performers, how can we live and have a nickel with such "orners" there in the business% What should we with them, shoot them? Who will second the motion? (Answer) All real performers. No one has ever heard Washburn and Piper writing anybody so you must know we are right and the provocation must be great. We can't stand to lose $10 a week, can we friends, after we have worked hard for it. If he will do one he will do all, so beware. Signed WASHBURN & PIPER. HIPPODROME THEATER, GALVES TON, TEXAS. Gray & Dunlap and Taylor & Taylor opened the week of Sept. 21 with Russell & Owen Stock company for an indefinite period. Mr. Russell congratulates himself upon securing these clever artists. Gray & Dunlap just closed two successful weeks at the Iroquois Theater, New Orleans, La. The season's big song hits being sung by Mr. Bob Russell are, "A Question from a Wise Guy, an Answer from a Fool." "I'm Just Takein' Taken" the Scriptures Say, "The Friends Must Say," "I Can Certainly Get Along Without You." No doubt these are the biggest hits of the season. The cabaret show this week at Woods Cafe, 2161 Fifth avenue, is drawing crowds as this is one of the popular places in the city. Performers visiting or playing in New York call at the billiard parlors, 2283 Seventh avenue, most popular places in Harlem. J. A. Shipp, Jr., manager. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Chicago Weekly Review Chicago Weekly Review By Sylvester Russell: THE NEW ATLAS THEATER OPENS TO CROWDED HOUSE Over Sixty Per Cent. of the Audience Colored—Motion Pictures and Orchestra Music. When the doors at the New Atlas Theater opened at Fort-seventh and State streets, at 7 p. m. last Saturday, September 26th, there was a curious strong waiting as to inquire of their welcome, who slowly strolled into the beautiful tiled lobby to the box office. It was fully 8 o'clock before the house, which seats about 600 people, was completely filled and caused a lineup on the outside which lasted two hours. The new enclosure is a ground floor auditorium, oblong in structure. There is no gallery; but a ceiling rail representing one encircles the wall. Plum shaded electric lights are reflected on the sides, and top ceiling lights are clustered in basins. The stage has no side entrance from doors; it is purely a picture wall front with the pipe organ of the orchestra shown on the side. The star picture of the occasion was "The Accusing Voice," which interested as a matter of initiation. The proprietors of the house, D. A. Dooley, Murphy, are American managers of the theater. I thought that this would be a mostly white theater. I had told one of the managers that he would find one-half of the audience colored. But instead sixty-five per cent of the people were colored and only thirty-five per cent were white and in these audiences twenty per cent of the yellow people look like white, and this percentage is greater than the white trade at the grand vaudeville theater. There was a white door tender and a white ticket seller but it is probable that a colored girl will later be installed. The girl ushers and janitor are colored. There was good order except a bunch of white girls who were snickering. On the outside the police had to drive away a cluster of noisy pickkninners. The class of people in this district are not quite so refined as those who attend the States theater, but everything in general indicates that the management will be successful. The States had W. A. Brady's "The Dollar Marks,; the Star had "The Curse of Greed"; the Phoenix had "Between Savage and Tiger"; the Lincoln had "The Jackpot Club"; the Fountain fared well and the Alamo is closed on a mortgage foreclosure. WILLIAM J. COLEMAN AT THE GRAND. Brown and Pinkey Hit of Last Week. There was a fine show under the new management which opened last Monday night. William J. Coleman, an Irish jester and a fine tenor singer was the bill of the bill. Others were James Fulton in "The Man of Tomorrow," a very good complete drama, well acted by star and cast. "Five Grape Nuts," in school play, were fair; Hearn & Rutter were good dancers and the Zampa's had one good cello player in their act which was fair. The last half of last week had Rosa Brown and Pinky Walker, who made the biggest hit of any of their engagements on the stroll. Frank Morrell was a great high tenor and entertained well. Percy Tylor and Gallsbury K. Sherburn & Montgomery had a good actress and a plausible story and the Lester brothers were good acrobats. The cake walk had E. L Smiley leader, Skip Douglas and Flora Southell, winners; J. Arthur Conley and Georgie Hicks; Geo. Cooper, Jr., and Mary White and Jimmie Payne and Agnes Williamson. ORA CRISWELL AT THE NEW MONOGRAM. Dink Stewart Shares Honors. It was Ora Criswell that drew crowds who were sure of a big laugh and the Stewart brothers were not far behind, as Dink Stewart is sunny. Fisher & Cook were a novelty in tango dances that pleased and Dick and Struffin, newcomers, had no act, but created humor, as the comedian was funny in spots and the actress, who has a good voice, needs training. Still the team made good. Clarence Joes is now the leader of the orchestra here. CROSS AND LEMONIER AT THE MONOGRAM. Arthur Allen Creates a Riot. The bill at this house was too good to pick out stars, but Arthur Allen was the favorite in his new single specially including his violin. Tom Cross and Tom Lemonier made their first appearance as a team here. While their act was complicated between a piano, a cook and a waiter, it served to introduce Lemonier's new songs, and Cross, who has a sweet, resonant voice, brought forth much applause and their introductory comedy was good. Jones, Russell and Jones, last but not least on the bill, was a great treat in comedy, as Archie Jones proved to be a good comedy actor in black face and Sam Russell in protein character was decidedly funny and Mrs. Jones gave ample satisfaction. The shows are dividing the week at both houses again. John H. Wickliffe the new trap drummer, formerly of the Ruby Theater, made a fine impression in his reading and trapping. STAGE NOTES AND STROLL NEWS. The watermelon trust house is now the Chicago headquarters for the accommodation of actors. Sue Grundy is proprietress. The Royal Pool Parlor is now the actors' headquarters at 3027 State street. Sam Carter, the proprietor, announces that the coupon winner is No. 6960. L. G. Kennedy was last week's winner. Alice Owens, wife of Wonderful Legs Owens, was suddenly called to the bedside of her mother at Washington, D. C., who is not expected to live. * * * Mule Bradford and Jeannette left for Cincinnati with Detroit to follow on the consolidated time. * * * The Richelieu, formerly the Pompei, 20 and 22 East 31st street, is preparing to open a Chinese restaurant. George L. Cook is sole manager of this new buffet and has proved to be very popular. Jack Smith and Andrew Tribble are at St. Louis, Mo., on the Western Association time. James Audrey Bailey is at the Lincoln, this city, on the Western Association time. Kid Thomas and Margaret Ward open at Hammond with five weeks to follow on the United time. Gertrude & Price are at the New Arcade with Indianapolis, St. Louis, Nashville and Memphis to follow on Martin Klein's Consolidated time. Harry C. Jenkins, known as "Jinks" of stage manager fame, was invited by one of the managers of the Renpax Film Company, of New York, to witness a private exhibition of the new musical motion pictures down in town. Sam H. M. Davis, of Davis & Walker, rushed into town last Sabbath morning from the Butterfield time. He has cancelled his London engagements on account of the war and the Winnpeg on the Pantages circuit. --- Lawrence Chenault, the popular singer and actor, was suddenly stricken blind one day last week. The nature and incertitude of his affliction cannot as yet be determined upon, but hopes of restoring his sight is said to be possible. Marsh Craig, the famous contortionist, was recently taken to the Cook County hospital on account of a leakage from an eruption. Although Mr. Craig quite recovered from his recent operation and illness last season, he is again in an unhopeful condition, and will never be able to return to the stage. Mrs. Mary A. Thompkins and Mrs. Alice Washington, of Augusta, Ga., Mr. John Hill and Miss Connally, of Atlanta, Ga., Mr. Clemons, of Mehary Medical College and W. W. Stanglin, formerly of Atlanta, Ga., were the guests of Lucius Harper, of Fiske University, who is now a student in a Chicago business college, visited the Elite Cafe where luncheon was served. Mattie Dorsey and Petrona Lazzo have joined hands with Rockpile Johnson and the team will hereafter be known as Dorsey, Lazzo & Rockpile. Last season when an actor by the name of Freeman, who had a grudge against these girls, published a weird story which the world cared nothing about and nobody wanted to hear, I met the actor in Chicago and severely condemned him before other actors. Two weeks ago when the team played the Monogram I interviewed Mattie Dorsey and from observation I found the two actresses to be quite as normal as other people. * * * * Among members of the Tuxedo Club who are to be give a banquet about October 7th, are Chas. Boddle, pres.; John W. Davis, coe; and vice-pres.; Amelia Hull, William Pierce, Amelia Hull, Kid Brown, Elvis Simms, Henry Jordan and Wm. Baltimore. The affair will take place at the residence of Mrs. Henrietta Terrell, 3156 Wabash avenue. The critic will be there To grace the bill of fare. AT THE NEW CROWN GARDEN THEATER—A STRONG BILL—A SPLENDID VARIETY. Tim E. Owsley, Prop. The management of the Crown Garden theater is giving the patrons a most pleasing bill of attractions this week. Wells & Wells, Comic Acrobat and Tranzee. Wells & Wells do clever work as comic acrobats and on the swinging horizontal bar. This kind of work is seen in the big time houses, but it is the first seen at this theater. Wells kept the audience thrilled by tumbling stunts from chains, a table and a chair on top of the table. As a somsauterian he was perfectly at home in the air. The lady partner is a valuable assistant to the act. She wears the smile that won't come off. She is pleasing in appearance, nicely costumed, and enters the work as if she too enjoyed it. When it came to the problem she wished to solve, her daring feats. She climbs with agility, makes sudden drops which wring sudden exclamations from the audience. The lady patrons seemed to be especially pleased with the little lady of the lithe form and winsome smile because it was unusual to see a colored female performer doing such stunts. Mr. Wells gets all out of the swinging bar that is possible. His stunts are death defying all right, especially when he sits in a chair while it rests on the bar with two legs. Then he takes another "desperate" position and drops, "Oh, oh," is heard, but he lands right side up. Their double work on the bar is pretty, difficult and interesting. The audience showed their appreciation all through by their generous aplause. Anita Wilkins. Songstress. After a successful tour of the North west, that Hoosier songbird, Anita Wilkins, is back again, and singing M. with all the freshness and sweetness that has ever characterized her. Miss Wilkins sang three numbers most brilliantly. The "Castellano," her first number, was a song delight. It is a rather difficult song, but she trilled and warbled the intricate pas- sages as any other songbird. Her style for this song is operatic. She sings it with delightful ease, attacking and conquering her high notes with masterly ability. Her second song, "This Is the Life," was of the cabaret order. Her rendition was fine and effective. She closed with that justly popular "Isle De Amour." Perhaps this, the sweetest song of the day, and it takes Miss Wilkins to sing it. The pretty waltz movement at the end is rapturous as sung by her. She was wavy, as the rendition of the three numbers. Miss Wilkins is a superb creation as a woman, stately yet feminine, stout, but pleasingly so. In her first number she appeared as if just off of the street. She was dressed wholly in black, including a pretty, little hat which sat jaually on her head, and a parasol. She looked fetching. Gulfport & Nugent—Comedian and the Greatest Buck, Dancer Gulfport & Nugent furnished the fun and of a rare, entertaining kind. Entering, they do a rousing number, singing, "I Want to Do It." They get the house to go at once by their parents. Little Miss Carrie Nugent is the buck dancer. Some good ones have been seen at the Crown Garden; they have some nice foot work. But in some respects Miss Nugent excels them all. Her feet are sometimes heard as the sticks in the hands of a good drummer on a snare drum. Gulfport, the original, did his buzin, around. He is one of those lucky comedians that has no flat places in his work. He is funny, every minute of him. The line of talk is new and refreshing. The little lady knows just what to say and how to say it. The eccentric dancing by Gulfport and the kid playing were features. They close with a Russian dance, which is novel and entertaining. There were times during the act when they had to wait until the audience got through laughing. The Crown Garden patrons had the pleasure of seeing as pretty a Mexican and Indian sketch as can be thought of. Tolliver & Chappelle are character artists who have studied right on the scene—among Mexicans and Indians. They come greatly enriched owing to their observations. Through perseverance they have put together one of the most entertaining acts in vaudeville. It is reasonable to think that they will soon be heard from on the big time. In fact, they have such work in view at this time. According to their program they are booked on the Webster vaudeville circuit to the Pacific Coast. Ed Tolliver is an Indianapolis boy. Early he showed decided talent for character work and singing. His partner, Miss Chappelle, is beautiful and well fitted for her part of the work, pair is excellently well mated, present a strong combination of artistic forces. The love phase is done in a most artistic way. The stage is set off with an Indian tepee and other trappings, making for a scene of realism. The closing is a hand to hand fight because of disappointed love when the wronged woman succeeds in bringing her truant lover down. Space will not permit the detailed treatment this act deserves. The costumes are good and appropriate, the characters are complete. They sing "Cavalier," Miss Chappelle; and "Dear Odl Mexico," Tolliver. The act is great and was received in that way. Carl Dryden, Musician, Entertains. It's good to hear Dryden play "The Rosary," on his cello. Then that "Soothing Melody," which came near putting everybody in a trance. He reads nicely, doing Dunbar's "Jump Back, Honey, Jump Back," and "The Watermelon." His work was successful and highly entertaining. WHAT'S ON THE H. S. HUD LEY CIRCUIT - WEEK OF DECEMBER 29 S. H. Dudley Theater. Lew W Henry. Manager—Martin & Mottley Stock Co. Howard Theater, Andrew J. Thomas. Manager—House & House, Thos American Theater, Thomas American Theater, Thomas & Dudley. Managers—King Williams, Taylor & Taylor, Parker's Cabaret Girls. Boston Theater, C. L. Andrews, Manager—Jones & Siston, Frank Williams. * * * * Richmond, Va. Hippodrome Theater, W. J. Coulter, Manager—Tom Brown, Robinson & Russell. Dixie Theater, H. C. Everhart, Manager—Scott & Simmons, Henry Jones. * * * * Danville, Va. Columbia Theater, W. A. Donlevy, Manager—Murphy & Walker. * * * * Pittsburg, Pa. Star Theater, Abe Minsky, Manager—The Clarks, White & Jordan. * * * * Wilmington, Del. Hopkins Theater, John Hopkins, Manager—Vit & Tuck. * * * * Detroit, Mich. Vaudette Theater, C. L. Dudley, Manager—Johnson & Johnson, Jones & Morton, Original Rags. Crown Winter Garden, Billy Smith, Manager—Sellmon & Jackson, Alice Ramsey. * * * Indianapolis, Ind. Crown Garden Theater, Tim E. Owsley, Manager—Wells & Wells, Hugh Turner. * * * Louisville, Ky. Ruby Theater, James Price, Manager—Hellens & Austin, Dick & Struffin. * * * Paducah, Ky. Crown Garden Theater, J. E. Hanks, Manager—Wiggins & Wiggins. * * * Lynchburg, Va. Ford's Theater, R. F. Johnson, Manager—Gaston & Jackson, Mamie Vaughan. GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THEA- ATRE. PHILADELPHIA. Gibson's New Standard Theatre was thronged at every performance during the week, for there was a bill that was of such unusual attractiveness as to command capacity patronage. Rus- The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome The Jas. R. Marshall Co. Would like to hear from two good singing and dancing end men, a comedy singing and dancing quartette, tuba that doubles bass violin, first violin that can lead, comedies that double, alto that doubles, four good looking girls that sing and dance, trombone, clarinet, baritone. All must double stage or band and orchestra. State lowest salary in first letter. Will send tickets. Girls send photos. Address Jas. R. Marshall's Minstrel and Reception Company General Delivery, Cleveland, Ohio. Featuring on the Klein Consolidated Time WILL BE OPEN SOMETIME Continuous Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Charge of program Monday and Thursday. Matiree Sundays and Holidays. Tango Cont st Friday nights. Cake Walk Wednesday nights. 3110-12 State Street Chicago, Illinois WANTED! First class novitiy aid musical act, musicians for band, lady singers and show opens sometime in November. State lowest salary in df letter. Address Famous Alabama MINSTRELS! WANT Good novelty acts of all kinds, good trombone and bass drum player to strengthen the best Minstrel Show on the road. Frank Perryman and Jimmie Garret can place you. Address all mail to C. L. ERICKSON Clarendon, Tex., Oct. 5; Childress, 6; Quanah, 7; Crowell, 10; San Angelo, 13; Brownwood, 14; Ft. Worth, 16. sell and Russell were the headliners. They were rollicking in their funniness and kept the house in good humor all the time. Drake Walker and Company and Jennie Taylers Trio here for their second week. The show closed with Al Bailey and his company of ten people. The girls were very pretty and could sing and dance. The comedians were funny and the huck and wing dancing were up to the standard. The Spanish dance, by Miss Williams, was good. She made a decided hit and it was the feature of the whole show. She is a woman who attained attention by heading her own organization. The were of high type and the settings were attractive. Next week Black Patti, in "Lucky Sam From Alabama." ON LEE'S TIME TULSA, OKLA.—William Theatre, E. D. Lee, mgr, Doe Doe Green, Anna Holt, Sam McDanields, Big Four Stock Company. Muskogee, Past Time Theatre, Louis T. Brown, mgr, Ed. L. Howards Stock Company. Okulmgele, Globe Theatre, J. W. Nance, mgr, Stern and Jackson Stock Company. Oklahoma City, Yale Theatre, Roy Moore mgr, Stock. San Antonio, Texas, Dreamland Theatre, A. Raschilds mgr, Fred Moseley, Hill and Hill, Eula Jackson. Berry and Washington, LaBelle Marie, and that colored Gentleman, playing exclusively the "South Best" after closing their engagement of three weeks, at the Star Theatre, Shreveport, La, opened Monday, Sept 28th, Palace Theatre, Houston, Texas. ROUTE J. Lembric Hill and "The Darktown Follies," Clarence W. Logan, man- ager, Masonic Temple, Louisville, Ky. week of Oct. 4. "Happy Days in Dixie Land," Leon W. Marshall, manager, Mt. Pleasant Tenn. week of Oct. 5. ROUTE "His Excellency the President." S. Tutt Whitney—Sherman, Texas. Oct. 6 B. Eckert, F. Pryor, S. Chigwell, J. Loubie Hill and Darktown Follies, Clarence W. Logan, manager—Englewood Theater, Chicago, Ill., week of Oct. 6. Prof. P. G. Lowery's Company with Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows, Anthony, Kans. Oct. 5; Hutchinson, 6; Great Band, M. McPherson, 8; Abilene, 9; Clay Center, 10. Silas Green Co., Prof. Eph Williams, manager—Dublin, Ga., Oct. 5; Ashburn, 6; Fitzgerald, 8; Douglas, 9; Nashville, 10. Sunny Dixie Minstrels, Dana Thompson. THE NEW $50,000 State and 47th S The Most Beautiful Th First Run Motion Pictures of the Hi 5 son, manager -Corpus Christi, Texas Oct. 5 Wolfie Band with Barnum & Bailey Shoes -Galveston, Texas, October 5; Houston, Beaumont, 7 Ellers' New Orleans Minutels -Helena Ohla, Oct. 6; Tulsa, 7; Pawkus, 8 Prof. Roy Pope's Band with Ringling Bros. Shows -Charlotte, N. C, Oct 5; Spartansburg, S. C, 6; Greenville, 7 Southern, 8; Columbia, 9; Augusta, Gas. 11 LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List Airship, Jeff. Austin, Phillip Austin, W. H. Baur, John Baur, Johnny Campbell, Edgar Coffey, C. H. Dumas, T. H. Davenport, Wil- Mady, E. J. Masonas, John H. McPheeters, James Miller, Robert. Maxwell, Leon Nealey, Rastus Porter, P. J. Porter, Wallace Porter and Altom Parker, Tommy Phillips, William Ewing, Billie Elliott Foy Forbey, Clifford. Fountroy, H. G. Hewlett Godfrey, L. E. Glenn, Willie Golphin, Joe Graham, N. Graham, Moses Hendon, Frank Harris, Lewis Jones, Clayborne Jorden, C. W. H. Jenkins, S. L. E. R. H. Lindle, John Rollina, John P. Ramsey, Thomas Smith, Alex Stewart, Rex Simm, Kelly Taylor, J. A. B. Taylor & Taylor Williams, care Sav- y Shows Weaver, J. J. Wiggins, Willie Ladies' List. Lewis, Lillian. May, Sweetee Masterson, Miss Zuleaka Mack, Baby Sweetee, Miss Piper, Miss Alberta Patterson, Miss Waterind Rodgers, Miss Octavia Smith, Fannie Stewart, Mra Stewart, Mra Charles. White, Evelyn. White, Evelyn Wiggins, Lena. SUE GRUNDY, Prop First Class Accommodations for Prof essional People AT LIBERTY After Oct 17th. D. W. Batsell, solo琴 netist. Dance orchestra, theatre or opus house show preferred. No tent organization wanted. Write me in care of The Freem High or low pitch Seen and Heard while Passing By Salem Tutt Whitney With the Smart Set Co. 6 Alfred Strander, stage carpenter and one of the principals with the Smart Set Company, is very ill. He contracted a severe cold which brought on chills and fever. At present writing his condition is very serious. At his own request he will be placed in one of the best hospitals in Joplin, the most important able to the best medical attention in care. The local colored lodges of Elks and K. of P.'s will look after his welfare. Mr. Strander is one of the oldest and most beloved members of the Smart Set Company, and all the members are deeply grieved over his illness and pray for his speedy and complete recovery. Mr. Matt Johnson, one of the old Smart Set regulars, is enacting the difficult role of Elias Simpkins during the presentation. Mr. John displays real ability and deserves much credit for his work. It is impossible to measure the capabilities of a person until that person has been given a chance. Mr. Roscoe Conkling Simmons, the brilliant journalist, scholar and sometime secretary to Dr. Booker T. Washington, attended a performance of "His Excellency the President" in Memphis, Teen. After the performance Mr. Simmons visited the Smart Set car and congratulated the company upon its creditable showing. * * * Billy Nichols, the popular minstrel and vaudelle artist, has retired from the stage. At present he is a fireman for the Iron Mountain Railway Company. Billy looks the picture of health, and the change in occupation has evidently done him little injury. Mabel Deheard, from her home in San Francisco, sends love to friends in and out of the profession. She also writes that the Two Weavers, Julius and Eula May, are making good on the Pacific coast. T. Julian Costello, well-known female impersonator, has been very ill with acute indigestion. He is at home with his mother, 525 Twelfth avenue, Minneapolis, Minn. He writes that J. Lubrie Hill's "Darktown Follies" are making good in the West. This is good news to all who are interested in the advancement of the Negro on the stage. The Freeman. It can hardly be disputed that The Freeman, edited by Elwood Knox, and published at 220 West Vermont street, Indianapolis, Ind., is the most popular and widely read Negro journal in the United States. Its circulation includes all of North America and many of the foreign countries. Not only is it read extensively by colored people, but thousands of whites are finding The Freeman an interesting paper and are regular subscribers. The Freeman may be found upon the exchange table of many of the leading white journalists and is known as the "Colored Clipper" among colored theatrical performers. All the white managers who are interested in colored performers are subscribers. Mr. Knox and assistants have every reason to be proud of The Freeman, that for many years has fearlessly upheld the rights and denounced the wrongs of the Negro people. Colored performers writing to The Freeman should bear in mind the above facts, and exercise judgment and discretion in what they send to The Freeman for publication. The Freeman should not be made a medium through which performers vent their spleen and air their personal grievances one against another. The general public judges the theatrical profession and its members by what they see, hear and read of the profession and its members. It is of interest to all the performers that the subscribers to The Freeman shall not read anything upon its pages that may be detrimental to the profession; that everything written about the profession and its members will tend to elevate and increase the esteem of The Freeman readers for this noble profession and its associates. Playing all-white towns was an interesting experience to the Smart Set Company last week. Members of a colored company are not usually elated or over-jubilant when it is announced that they are to play an all-white town in the South or Southwest. It usually means that Negroes are undesirable citizens and the inhabitants of such places are not slow to boast: "We have no niggers here," or "We allow no niggers in this town." We were scheduled to play Rogers, Ark., and when it was learned that this was an all-white town tremors of misgiving chased up and down the spines of some of the new members, and their fears were not allayed by reports from colored people who lived near Rogers. It was late in the evening when our train pulled into the Rogers station, which was crowded with a pushing, jostling, good-natured throng. We noted with satisfaction that our car only occasioned passing interest or comment. One boy asked of another: "What is it?" "The colored show that's going to play at the opera house tonight," was the answer. There was a word of assurance in the conversation: "The word "nigger." Some of the boys who had alighted upon the station platform were greeted cordially by the transfer man, who asked for the trunk checks and assured them we would have a full house. Upon the streets there were no manifestations of hostility. In the stores all were treated kindly and politely. In one of the leading drugstores one of our I wish to state to the sisters and brothers of the theatrical circle that some of them are great knockers, and unless we use some common judgment about this thing the colored performers as a whole will never amount to anything. We, the actors of this glorious twentieth century, are today one great blessing as a rule, the same as other professions, some good ones, some bad. But listen, don't try to down the fellow who is down today girls was invited to be seated and served at the soda fountain. The house was about two-thirds filled with the best people of the town. After the performance they pronounced it the best show that had played in Rogers in years. Several of the restaurants offered to serve members of the company at the tables and lunch counters. simply because you're up; we all have to climb. Acts may come and acts may go, but never will the show business begin to be good until the hammers are restored to their places. If your act is a riot, don't talk so much about it; we'll see you. If a manager asks you how is so-and-so, don't say they are rotten, but try to say your best. I am a performer, and have been for some length of time. I had a hard time to get up, but at last I must say I am about to be in lead, and if I can do anyone any good at any time or place I am with you. So let us be one happy, prosperous, in- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER telligent, and independent body from all. My reason for this article is, someone knocked the Kinky Duo here to Mrs. C. L. Dudley. I can't say who it was because she didn't speak until you saw her, next time keep your tongue between your teeth and look out for your act, and you will reap better results thereby. The Vaudette. There is nothing much to be said as to the show at this house this week, as it did not come up to high mark. The weather being very hot made business fall off somewhat. . . Rickards & DeWinters, a white act trying to impersonate colored folks, were fair, doing an act that has been done to death; they opened the show. Hugh Gough, the music tramp who about the time was for the week. His act was as nifty as could be expected. He is a talented artist of music. The Warfields, a man and woman closed the show, and Warfield should be seen to better advantage as a straight man and not a comedian; his dancing is great. He should teach his wife some stage gesture, because it appears that she is just a beginner. The Arcade. The show at this house was pretty fair, although not the best that has been seen here. Of course, you cannot select a riot bill for any house every week, and when you want the class of acts that appeal to the low elements you are wrong. So, to make things right, try to secure something neat, nifty and snappy. If an act don't suit don't worry your agent; he has his houses to look after. Tootsle Delk in blackface opened the show in a riot of fun and laughter, singing two songs fairly. Her work was great and was well received. Don't think she should use the cork, though. Sam Lyle, the spotlight singer, is improving, with the accent of his words making him prove himself a better singer. Johnson and Rector, a woman and man, are fair in their line of work only he should stop going into the audience to sing, as neither he nor she has such an excellent voice. Their talk is really good, clean and fresh. All they need is to use a little spare time and rehearse their steps together; otherwise they will do. Bot Howard is a real live one at the keys. If you can work he certainly will make you do so. When once heard you cannot forget him. It is so. Poindexter must not be always ready to cancel someone; give them a chance. Remember, you can't learn the show business in a day. Although you are a nice fellow, you must consider. I am glad to see them doing good business. E. B. Dudley has not yet returned from down South. He is down in Darlington, S. C. He reports things are fine there. The cotton is white. He wired his wife to get anything she wanted as his expense, as it was her birthday. I think she would like to see Ed, as they are devoted to each other. This certainly is one happy pair. Miss Thompson, the cashier, is gosteadily from the time the house opens until it closes. Although she is white, but nevertheless you can't tell the difference only by the color. Johnnie Reddicks is right on the job daily with a fresh suit on every day, with his large diamond ring on his finger. Nothing surprising about him. Sends regards to all. The Vaudevillians. Lillard and Lilland were at the Family theatre, here, this week, third and fourth act show went nicely. I dropped into catch the act and I really must say I did enjoy it. They are at the Gratiot this week, direction of Detroit Vaudeville Exchange. The Clarks just came in from Flint, Michigan where they played the first half with the actors they are playing at the Billiken Theatre, here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this week. Thomas Melton, the musical tramp, played at Pontiac, Michigan, for two days, direction of Mack and Hoey, agents. He leaves for Washington, D. C. to play for the S. H. Dudley Amusement Company. Anna St. Clair left for Chicago, Ill., to play the Monogram Theatre this week. We hope to hear of her success. John Pamplin played at Mt. Clemens, Michigan, last week. Mack and Hoey, agents, king of jugglers. Jines and Hill, the original Kolored Kandy Kids, played at Wyandotte, Michigan, and the Clay Theatre, here, last week, for the Detroit Vaudelle Exchange. Kid Jines would like to hear from the Richards and Prinkle Minstrels. Mauzie Campbell answer my letter. Regards to Shorty Lewis and Eugene Sandrum, who are coming down soon. Per add, No. 234, Beaubien street, Detroit, Michigan. Managers take notice. The Majestic Vocal and Instrumental Quartette is composed of W. S. Sampson, mgr., C. E. Wright, Mrs. W. S. Sampson, ames B. Anderson and C. P. Sampson, and regards to Charley Alexander, playing at Flint, Michigan, for Mack and Hoey, agents. The Cabore is the likeness of Mr. William French, the king of Cabaret Entertainers, who competed against entertainers of the race from all parts of the country, winning the contest WM. FRENCH. in a walk away and was presented with a handsome gold loving cup. As a cabaret entertainer, Mr. French is in a class by himself. He is at present located at J. B. Hutchins Cafe, 230 Antoine street, Detroit, Michigan, where the last contest was held. The Turf Cafe was packed to its fullest capacity all day last Monday, as it was Turf Day. The ladies received some presents that really were worth having. Whenever Brock de- New Star Theatre Will book long engagements with performers who have real talent and something new. We want teams, singles, novelty acts, musical acts—everything bright, new and original. Address Open Now and Will be Later NewGlobeTheatre Jacksonville, Florida High Class Vaudeville Performers Always Write to Frank Crowd He will reply and pay you. Male and female, in all branches, to join at once. Prof. Eph Williams' Original Silas Green Co. and No. 2 (two) Big City Minstrels and other attractions. Novelty acts wanted. King William, Arthur Prince, Frank Perryman and Jordan the Magician, write. Will advance ticket. Please state all in first letter. For Sale at a Sacrifice, One Sleeping and Dining Car, sleeps forty people, 65 feet long, six wheel trucks, all steel. Both cars will pass inspection on any railroad. One is a combination sleeping and baggage car, eating and sleeping thirty people and large baggage end. Will trade for real estate. Both cars are equipped with steel ranges, bedding, all cooking utencils and dishes ready for business. Must be sold at once. Address all letters and wires to cides to put one over, money is no object. Howard Jeffery is singing to the harmonious tunes of Norfolk Rat. He should have Turf Day every Monday. When in Detroit, Michigan, don't fail to take in the Turf. Wolverine News. The Wolverine Barber Shop is sanitary in every respect, each one every one being an artist of his profession. This shop is positively the finest shop in town for the colored people. It is owned by one of Detroit's famous colored men, Mr. Charles Johnson. It is open day and night and this is how you will find them: Andrew Johnson, first chair; Joe Jenkins, second chair; W. Berton, third chair; Charles Moore, fourth chair; John Lewis, fifth chair, and at night you will find Jes Eugene Reese to serve you. Notice how he dons baths to the Freeman sold here for 5 cents per copy. In connection with barber shop are sold cigars and cigarettes. Prescel Club is open at all times. Goat will be glad to see you, both ladies and gentlemen. Detroit is coming along nicely. The sights are really along. To see them, Watch a Freeman grow. Cabaret News. The Antione is putting over some new ones every week. It seems as if it will be in the near future the leading place for enjoyment. Monday is the singer of merits, always singing the latest. The waiters are very polite here, making the service great. The waiter has an idea to their place that sets it up for perfection. That is, table-cloths for their tables, also a piano. This place will always carry the crowd. Allen Saul is the entertainer here and very polite. One of the waiters is very impudent, otherwise every thing is first class. PEARL MOPPIN WRITES FROM RICHARDS AND PRINGLE'S MIN- STRELS. We are on a tour of western Canada and doing great business. Show is excellent and everybody is in good health. Our band continues to improve. We have another number to our program, now, which is well received. Selection, "Martha." One by one we will add the standard overtures to our long list. The R. and P. Quartet is doing great. Bernice Jones, The Texas Teaser, has added more work to his song and takes many encores nightly. Dave Smith, our popular comedian and extreme end, keeps the audience in roars of laughter. Chicken Reel Beaman and Mauzie Campbell entertains nightly. Sydney Kirkpatrick has a repertoire of good ones. He is singing this week "Like a fool I believe in You." The boys spend a great deal of time looking for ducks, prairie chickens and other wild fowls. They will go hunting when we reach the Canadian Rockies, so they say. I am sure bear hunting will take place farther south. Lamb and Company, tailors, sent a batch of suits and overcoats to the show at Kemare, N. D. The boys are dressing for the western cities. Walter Lee and Chicken Reel Beamer are running neck and neck. Don't miss the "Georgias" you will hear us when we turn south. CORDELE, GA. John Neal, the proprietor of the house in Cordelle, Georgia, does not believe in paying and will not pay you. He will cut your salary when you get there and then won't pay after doing that. I am not knocking the house but I am trying to get my brother and sister performers from coming here and being badly stung. HAGENBECK WALLACE NOTES WHICHITA, KAN.—Although dry was exceedingly wet all through our two days' sojourn there. Sunday a big dinner smiled at us until we had to turn away from it, in the home of Mrs. Bud Clark, the sister of William and Thomas May. Bud, himself, attended to the cooking and wet section. I helped squeeze a round wooden object real late that night. In fact we all spent one big evening. New Star DALLAS Will book long engagements with h and something new. We want cal acts—everything bright, new a I. W. (Dad) James, Stage Mgr. Open Now and New Globe Jacksonville High Class Vaudevill Write to Fr He will reply WANT Performers a Male and female, in all branches, t liams' Original Silas Green City Minstrels and other a King William, Arthur Prince, Fr gician, write. Will advance ticket For Sale at a Sacrifice sleeps forty people, 65 feet long, cars will pass inspection on any rai ing and baggage car, eating and sl gage end. Will trade for real est steel ranges, bedding, all cooking ness. Must be sold at once Prof. Eph Care H. H. Hatch Printing Co. Junk Edwards, while singing, "Who Paid the Rent for Mrs. Rip Van Winkle" was disturbed by Elmer Payne, who answered, "Robinson Crusoe." Miss Callie Vassar, our own Sophia Tucker, is singing "The Memphis Blues" with success. "The Memphis Splays says hello Peat. Amos People says hello Al Boyd. Edmund Edwards and Granstaff says hello Gene Anderson," "hows Memphis now?" Al Fredicks says hello Abe Wright. WATTS BROTHERS DESERT THE WHITE TOPS. The Watts Brothers comedy acrobats, for the past five years a feature act with the Allen's Minstrels, also late of the Rabbit Foot Company, have returned to the vaudeville stage and will go over the Dudley Circuit, that is if some real agent from some of the larger circuits don't grab their act before they get a chance with Uncle Dud. They will open in Memphis, Tennessee, October 5th, with St. Louis, Indianapolis and Chicago to follow. Then they will start the ball rolling for Uncle Dud. Regards all you boys and girls in and out. Boy lover boy lover. White boy that's true, but oh you warm houses. Watch the Freeman, he'll tell you where we are and what we are doing. Hello Lowla, Leason Long and John Pamplin, let us hear from you some time. Write us in care of the Freeman. Special regards to Rabbit Foot and Allen's bunch. Why should we look like tree leaves and tremble under the tents, when we can be in the nice warm houses. NOTES FROM A. G. ALLEN'S SHOW (By J. B. Norton.) The bunch is swell and doing nicely and sends regards to all in the profession. We are still in the state of Mississippi and doing nice business. Our first part is a scream from start to finish. . . Mrs. Barnie Bell Drew and Mrs. Josie Veal joined up last week and they are quite an addition to the show. Mrs. Drew is making a decided hit with her songs, "Chesapeake Bay" and "Annaliza's Wedding Day." Mrs. Veal is singing "I want to be somebody's Baby Girl. . . Mrs. Buelah Curtis and Lillie Clark are still holding their own, singing rag time melodies and the "International Rag." . . Happy Howe is knocking them out of their seat with his songs and dances... Verdin and Jenkins, the jew and coon, still receives applause nightly. . . Willie Dale, the bender, is around here with his contortion act. . . The Clarks, Harry and Lillie, feature their comic song, "My Heart is Breaking." . . Too much can't be said of Mr. Drew's magic act, assisted by the talented and the audience audiences spellbound. The last act is the Two Rich Coons, from Dallas, Texas, Clifford Brooks, Streight Man Joe Norton and Happy Howe, the principal comedians, certainly gets them with their comedy. The show as a whole is a riot. . . We have an excellent band. Ralph Redmond, the trombonist, joined us at Ittabna, Mississippi. Rosters of the band, J. H. McCammon, band master; T. A. Holmes, Bolsy Gray, Joe Porter, cornet; Robert H. Gant, Melaphone; Mark Veal, Clarinet; Ralph Redmond, trombone; Mose Mc, tuba; Charles E. Rue, bass drum, Daniel Perkins, band master of the Clarks, sends regards to James and James, of the Young Boys. show. . . Manager Quine returned to the show, at Morgan City. He is looking well as ever. The bunch sends regards to all in the profession. NEW THEATRICAL AGENCY TO SIT WITH SITTING GOM- FRY. AY. ALABAMA The new office of the Equitable Colored Theatrical Exchange, which will be situated at Montgomery, Ala, is being rounded into shape for their opening, the 1st of November. The Equitable Exchange will be affiliated with the S. H. Dudley, Owsley and Klein Circuits and will book after the interest of the colored play houses in the state of Alabama. The new agency will adopt the open-door policy and the field agent reports progress for the new combine. Watch these columns for ad. Acta playing here must have oretestrations for piano, violin, bass violin, cornet, clarinet, flute. Acta playing here must have oretestrations for piano, violin, bass violin, cornet, clarinet, flute. Send photos 1b days ahead and we will reproduce on glass plates. Send photos 1b days ahead and we will reproduce on glass plates. Office, Williams' Theatre Blvd. 115 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Okla. Can put your house on the circuit; furnish single teams or stock companies. Get wise and put your house on the circuit. We furnish you new people every two weeks. Performers write. Answer all mail Managers and performers get busy. Address EDW. D. LEE, Mgr. Williams' Theatre, Tulsa, Okla- Booking Independent. Would like to hear from all first class acts. Team singles and novelty acts. Write or wire. Address A. BARASSO, MANAGER South St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop. Want first class acts of all kinds. Also booking road shows. Address John T. Gibson, Proprietor We are booking all high class novelties and vaudeville acts. We pay what we promise. Note The class of performers that appeal to the lowest element for applause or ensembles, need the class of performers that work will give the same results. State what you can do and lowest first letter that you can do. Address Clemens Amusement Co. W. B. Merton, mgr. 453 Cotton Ave. Macon, Ga. Supported by the following versatile players: Geo. Taylor, Lew Kenner, Millie Williams, Edna Barnes and Dainty Theresa Burroughs. Six months at the Lincoln Theatre, Cincinnati. O. Week of Oct. 5 and 12 for Klein, Chicago. Direction Marion A. Brooks, Cincinnati, Ohio Still Booking First Class Theatres with First Class Acts. Managers get wise and book where you get real attractions. Managers who are wise are booking through S. H. Dudley's Theatrical Enterprise. Performers write in your open time. I never fail to answer any performer's letter. If I can not place you the date you ask for, write later. We manage to book the best acts in vaudeville. I have but one office. S. H. DUDLEY 1853 Seventh St. Phone North 2063 Washington, D. C. LEW W. HENRY, Manager New Monogram Theatre 3451 State Street, Near 35th Street Monogram Theatre 3028 State St., Near 31st, Chicago, Illinois Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Hourly performances, 8 to 11 p. m. Matinees Sundays and Holidays. Admission 10 Cents THE SALKIN ENTERPRISES Frank Salkin, Maurice Salkin, Lee Salkin 3505-7-9 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Most Popular Vaudeville and Photo Play House on the Stroll Feature Pictures Changed Daily Admission, 10c Children, 5c Lincoln Theatre! 3132 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Daily Matinee 3 p. m. First Class Orchestra Colored musicians, those doubling stage preferred. Also one girl with good, strong voice. Mention what you can do and salary wanted in first letter. Address Bill Belongs to Good Old U. S. A—El wood C. Knox and Jack Hannibal-O to New Orleans Oct. 6—The Hannibal-Palmer Go Oct. 14. (By Billy Lewis.) The war in Europe has brought out the fact that Jack Johnson is not a citizen of the republic of France, and that he has not tried to become one. The information is amazing in view of all the talk about his naturalization and so forth. At any rate, it is good reading, which is about the only excuse for all of the cooked-up debate about the champ. Then on the story that Jack Johnson fiction is as good as any art, and a deal more readable than any art. So all of the talk about him joining the French army or caught. army坡 The latest is that he is in London, where he applied to the American empathy for a passport to be able to travel in Russia, where he claims to have several theatrical engagements, according to information, Johnson noted that he was a citizen of the United States, and that he had never tried to become a citizen of France. He pointed out that he had received a passport from Ambassador Herrick at Paris six months ago, but that this had expired. It is further said that Johnson received the passport despite the fact that he jumped his bail bond in Chicago after he had been sentenced to prison by a federal court. Extradition treaties do not cover the crime for which Johnson was convicted, further said. The he拍 The former Chicagoan drove to the embassy in his limousine accompanied by his white wife, her maid to his manager and trainer. The other Negro in the party was his gripping partner. Mrs. Johnson, as usual, was bedecked with diamonds." The above information is by way of a London cable to a Chicago paper, I give it for what it is worth. It has the ring of truth in the main. But that theatrical touring in Russia, at this time, isn't so appealing as a thing of truth. The information is interesting indeed where it says that the champ had to throw himself on the mercy of his home country—the good old U. S. Home, it imagines that "Home, Sweet Home" was a most appropriate tune at that juncture of his affairs. But who knows whether the report is true? The champ is in evidence in spite of the rolling war billows that are practically enveloping Europe. His automobile got him in trouble the other day in London. He was not actually at fault. His machine stood in front of a barber shop where he was being fixed up. That he was there soon spread, and in a show that all traffic street was so crowded that man, seeing blackface ordered Johnson to take the automobile away. The officer claims that Johnson was not respectful in replying to him. The champ was taken before a magistrate, where he was charged with using obscene language. The result of the trial is not known at this time. If one is inlined to doubt Mr. John's universality by way of reputation let him read this from the table of war. "The German howitzer shells are from eight to nine inches in caliber, and on impact they send up columns of greasy black smoke. On account of this they are irreverently dubbed land coors, Black Marias or Jack Johnson, by the soldiers. "Men who take things in this spirit are, it seems, likely to throw out the calculations based on the loss of mode so carefully framed by the German military philosophers." The above is no grapevine dispatch. It was called from those vast batches of war news that reached this country. It is a trifling incident in itself, but great when thought about in confection with a "world" war. The Indianapolis boxing outfit has rises on New Orleans in view of the negotiations that have been going on between Walter L. Cohen of that city and Eldwood C. Knox of The Freeman. arrangements have been made to the end that Jack Hannibal, the well-known middleweight, accompanied by Mr. Knox, his manager, will leave for New Orleans October 6. The date of the bout also been definitely set; it will be October 10. The go, will be twenty rounds, will be with Eddie Palmer of that city. The Indianapolis boys who expect to appear later in the ring at New Orleans are One Round Bess, Kid Edwards. Kid Fields and Battling Brooks. These are all first-class boys, can guarantee that staid town its own worth of entertainment. In fact, the boys are enthusiastic to go to the front reminding of the one zeal of the recruit for the European war. Mr. Knox might also will also these through their battles. Mr. Cohen, who has charge of the other end of the affair, promises Messrs Knox and Hannibal plenty of food and also plenty cheer and hospitality. Mr. Knox thinks his man is invincible, and he is no mean judge of battles. Mr. Palmer will have to come if he overtops our Hannibal. KENBERSEN IS INVENTOR OF EMERY BALL, SAYS VETERAN. Cummings Stricklett and Falkenberg—these are names to conjure with when reviewing the advancement of pitching. Just as Cummings has his title as the author of the curve ball and Stricklett the "spitter," so has Falkenberg, the battle-scarred, designated right-hander, now with the Federais. Federais, carved his title in the slab of slabbing fans by investing and mastering the "emery ball" which had been exploited with regularity this season in both major circuits. According to a vet extra baseball man, Falkenberg's phenomenal success as a "fade-away" artist was due to the Cleveland Naps last season was to Cy's practice of rubbing emery paper on the ball before delivery—or better, on hurling in the pitch. The application of the emery super caused the ball to make freakable revolutions, which invariably be beginning to the same officiating members asserted that bill James, the team manager of the Boston Braves, one of the "big three" who have virtually joined Stallings tribe to the National championship, has specialized all season in the use of the emery ball. Although no rules or regulations to govern the introduction of this freak delivery have been issued for the coming world series, it is reported the national commission will instruct the team to play a classic October stakes to pay strict attention to each ball thrown into play. IN SPORTING CIRCLES. Bombardier Wells, the English heavyweight, has taken up golf, and is showing almost as much proficiency with driver and putter as with the gloves and spiked shoes. Wells is a spinner of rare speed, running close to even time in the hundred, but his golf prowess was unexpected. With three more months' practice he has turned in the golfmen cards. He is a splendid driver gaining distance and direction in his strokes. In a recent match he drove 317 yards from tee to green and his play throughout was in proportion. Rockside, the famous race horse of a decade ago, which died recently in Paris, was insured with Lloyd's for the sum of $150,000. He was credited with winning close to $250,000 during his turf career and many thousands of dollars in stud fees in later years. Foaled in 1900, his greatest victory was the winning of the Derby as a winner of the older his retirement he was sold to American breeders $125,000. Six years later he was purchased by a French syndicate for about the same figures. In view of his winnings, purchase prices and stud fees he has recently been referred to as the million-dollar equine, which was not so far fetched as seems at first sight. KANSAS CITY.—Jack Dillon of Indianapolis will meet Jim Flynn, the Pueblo fireman, here Oct. 5. Dillon was substituted for Carl Morris, who canceled his match because of an injured arm. Johnson is the first pupil of modern times to successfully defend his title at the age of 35. Fitzsimmons was not quite 35 when he won from Corbett at Carson, and he was 37 when he lost to James J. Jeffries. During the interval Fitz did not defend his title. Says a sport writer: In 1862 when the Civil War threw a dark, dismal cloud over this nation, at least twenty eight hard bare-knuckle contests were pulled off on this side of the Mason-Dixon line alone. Among them was one fought between Jim Leville and Mike O'Rourke, a team of soje" boys" being longed to Company A First Fire Zouaves, stationed at Newport News, Va. on January 2, 1862. About an hour after revelleh had been sounded, the principals and those who were in the secret, repaired to the beach, where a ring was formed. O'Rourke was some twenty-five pounds heavier, but that did not make much difference on such an occasion. The soldiers fought twenty one rounds when the officer of the day appeared and caused a stampede. Much credit for the wonderful success of the Philadelphia Athletics this season must go to Chief Bender. The Indian twirler has established a record for the American League this year for consistent victories. The Chippewa has not lost a game since May 26, when the Browns knocked him out of the box in four innings. Prior to this game the Indian had won one game and lost one. Since the defeat in May, Bender has won fifteen straight games, giving him a record of sixteen victories and only two defeats. Bender has a chance to shatter the consecutive victory mark of sixteen, held jointly by Wood and Johnson, of the American League, and even the nineteen-straight record of Marquard, of the National League. * * * BLOOMINGTON, Ind—The Huff Specials defeated the West Baden Spruedels, 3 to 1, at Huff Park last Sunday before a crowd of 1,500 people. Score: Huffs ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2—3 Spruedels ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1—1 Batteries—Taylor and Crows; Miller and Johnson. * * * BOSTON, Mass., September 15—Sam Langford, of this city, and Battling Jim Johnson, of New York, both Negro heavyweights, fought twelve rounds to a draw here tonight. The bout was close throughout, with much infighting. MONTGOMERY, ALA Jack Russell Willing to Meet Any Lightweight in the World. Special to The Freeman Sporting Editor: I have only a few words concerning a match for my boy, Battling Jack Russell, who now holds the championship of the East. I challenge any lightweight fighter in the world to meet him. Russell has been fighting four years and has met and defeated some of the best boys in his class. I want to get a return match for him with Leo Johnson. Russell has just returned from the East. While there he won three straight fights, one each from Kid Davis, Young Mitchell and K. O. K Papke in three rounds Aug. 26, 1914, of Savannah, Ga. He is now in good condition. When Russell fought Leo Johnson on April 8, 1914, he was caught out of condition. I want to get a match for him. I will give $100.00 to $500.00 as a side bet that Leo Johnson will not stay on his feet twenty rounds with Russell. I would be pleased to get a match with Willie Ritchie or Freddie Welsh or any fighter in the world. Russell is now training every day at the Montgomery A. C. and will defend his title of champion against all comers. Looking to hear from any one, any date or any place. Address 27½ Commerce street, Montgomery A. C. Montgomery, Ala. PETER JAMES, Manager of Battling Jack Russell Colored Lightweight Champion of the East. JACK DILLON, THE INDIANAPOLIS MIDDLEWEIGHT, BEST EX- AMPLE OF THE MODERN EIGHTER. Jack Dillon, the Indianapolis middleweight, is one of the best examples of the modern fighter, the man is in the sparring position. Dillon's movements in the ring THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER have always been guided by common sense, a thing that seems to be lacking in the majority of ring men. Jack knows that if he wants to make money fighting he must fight. He can't make it sitting around hotels or driving automobiles through the country. His business is fighting, and he would like to fight every night in the week. He follows the advice of that song popular a few years ago: "Every little added to what you have makes a little bit more." He always wants to increase his bank account. Therefore he will often fight where there is not much chance of getting a big prize, because the ordinary fighter would pass the chick. He will do Sillon. Large purses and small purses look alike to him, and he does not let any of them get away. He is a saving fellow, and it will be only a matter of time when he will have enough money to start in some other business and then Jack will abandon the ring for all time. Dillon has been fighting light heavyweights and heavyweights so often that many sporting men have him in mind as a much larger man than he really is. Hence his recent announcement that he is ready to a forfeit to make 158 pounds, ringside, to fight Mike Gibbons, Jimmy Clabby or any other man in the middleweight class, comes as a surprise to the pugilistic fraternity. But Dillon is not given to hot air or water, and he does not want to do the doat that he will do just what he says. With Dillon a contender in the middleweight division there is every prospect that there will be lively times before the winter is over. George Chip will have to be counted on as figuring in the contention, and so will Dan Morgan's champion, Al McCoy, who surprised the country by knocking Chip out in jig time. Dillon is not especially clever, but he is a hard hitter and an aggressive fighter, game to the core, and the man who meets him in the ring is always ready to acknowledge that he has been in a mussion after he hears the final bell. CAPITAL CITY LEAGUE CLOSES BLACK SOX WIN PENNANT— SUCCESSFUL SEASON (By W. H. S.) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — (Special) — The season of 1914 is now Capital City League history. All games have been played and the honors given those who achieved them. The Black Sox won the pennant, the silver cup offered the best team. All season the Athletics, last year's champs, played close on the heels of the Sox and had it not been the case that the Sox played consistent ball from the beginning, a different story would have to be told. The Sox had the good fortune to keep their club together all season, their club good so as use a very ragged lineup and as a consequence excellent team work was perfected. The Athletics suffered by reason of the loss of one or two strong players like Downs and Davis, while all the other clubs were continually shifting and changing. Financially the league season was a big success. Outranking last year by one hundred per cent, the officers are much encouraged to go forward another year. Eight clubs will comprise the league next year. Only six entered this season—two of them, the Southern Stars and Globe falling to qualify at the proper time. The standing of the clubs showing how they finished in the race is given here: **STANDING OF CLUBS.** Club. W. L. Pet. Black Sox .13 2 .867 Athletics .9 4 .692 Baptist Hill Swifts .7 7 .500 Nationals .6 4 .828 Y. M. C. A. .5 8 .385 M. M. E. .3 12 .200 SMITH STAMPED AS COWARD IN ENGLAND British Sport Writer Declares Ameri can Heavyweight Ran Out of Match With Ahearn, Caus- ing Advertising Loss. LONDON.—Young Ahearn's version of why the Ahearn-Gunboat Smith match fell through has just been told by John Bull, the sporting weekly, which was backing the dancing master. Herbert Bottomley, Ahearn's angel, seems to be considerably peeved over the way matters turned out, and does not hesitate to express his opinion of the Gunner's courage in no uncertain terms through the medium of his paper. Bottomley even went so far as to issue posters with type a foot high which read: "Why Gunboat Smith Funked the Fight." These were pasted all over London and no doubt English sporting men are now more convinced than ever that Ahearn is a regular champion. At any rate he is receiving as much credit as if he had actually put the Gunner down for the count. Bottomley asserts that Gunboat's refusal to fulfill his contract cost him $25,000 in advertising and expenses. This included $500 handed over to Smith for training expenses. The latter item causes Bottomley more poignant regret than the rest of his loss apparently. There is no mention made of any cut in the purse in Bottomley's account of the matter. According to the book, he coded "old feet" on Gunboat's part, as it is asserted the promoters were willing and anxious to live up to their agreement in every particular. Says Bottomley: "Now the question arises, why did this much-boomed and matured boat, standing over 6 feet high and scaling nearly thirteen stone, run away from Young Ahearn, a boy of 21, 5 feet 9 inches in height and weighing about eleven stone four pounds. Let us see. Ahearn finished a marvelous preparation, giving a remarkable demonstration to representatives of the sporting press. It then became known that on the previous day he cleaned knocked out two heavyweight sparring partners, one of whom, at any rate, considers himself equal to Gunboat Smith, and has upon more than one occasion challenged him to a contest. Now it is apparent to all who saw the Carpenter-Gunboat Smith match that the Yankee does not like punishment, and it may be well that, from the various reports that reached him, he came to the conclusion that discretion is the better part of valor, and preferred to return to America, posing as the victim of an unfair decision in the Carpenter fight, and still claiming to be the white heavyweight champion of the world." It seems to be up to Smith to explain more fully why he refused the issue. Smith asserted that the promoters wanted to cut down his share of the spoils to a few thousand dollars. But if he really holds Ahearn so lightly, it is apparent that any purse would be a good one. Can it be that the Gunner has his nerve a result of his experience with Carpentier? More light may be thrown on the matter before long, however, as Ahearn now threatens to go over and force Smith to take him on. Anything from ten to twenty rounds will be acceptable, he asserts, as he is sure he can make the Gunner jump through the ropes. BASE RUNNING ART NEGLECTED. Ty Cobb of the Tigers Blames the Pitchers for Piftered Cushions. By TY COBB, World's Greatest All-Around Player. It always has seemed to me that base running is a very much neglected part of the national game. In both big leagues the players pass up innumerable opportunities to improve their value by alert work on the sacks, and many games are lost each season because nobody has the nerve or the skill to take a chance. I am not an advocate of running "hog-wild" on the bases. Far from it. Nothing would hurt a team more than committing suicide by trying to steal when the time was not ripe, or by attempting some path-burning against pitchers and catchers who are especially qualified to break it up. Steal on Pitchers. Bases are really stolen more on the pitchers than on the catchers. A hurler who will let the runners take a big lead and get a running start will make it impossible for any backstop, no matter if his arm is like iron, to hold them in check. And on the other hand almost any catchers looks good when he is working with a corps of boxmen who refuse to let any one take liberties with them. John Schalk of the White Sox looks like such a star performer behind the bat is that the Chicago pitchers hold men on the bases. Scott was one of the best moves in baseball, and you can't get an inch of room on Walsh without being picked off. Many players think that "Big Ed" really balks, but the umpires let him get away with it, so there is nothing to be gained by arguing on the technical points of the matter. He certainly holds on there, I perennially can feel it to keep with in striking distance of the sack when he is toiling. When to Start. There is everything in knowing when to go, too. A comparatively slow runner can steal a lot of bases if he figures out the pitchers and catchers carefully and makes a break only when there is a real opening. On the other hand there is no use being fast unless you have some pitching foot. None of us can outrun the ball, and if we can't get a lead and guess when the time arrives to start we will come to grief. Left-handed pitchers, of course, have a big advantage in holding men on, as they are facing first base when they pitch. Some of the southpaws have developed wonderful deliveries, and it is almost impossible to steal on them. There is altogether too much pitching among some of the big league catchers. These fellows keep their pitchers in a hole constantly by calling for "waste" balls just so they will have an easy chance to throw. It is all well enough to have a pitch-out when you are sure that the runner is going down, but this idea of wasting two and three balls on every batter is all wrong. Some of the catchers who have made big reputations as throwers owe their laurels to the custom of working without regard to the pitchers' feelings and ability. The Washington catchers seldom "waste" a ball when Johnson is pitching, figuring—and very correctly, too—that there is no reason to believe the batter will hit the ball even if it is over the center of the plate. JOHNSON A CITIZEN OF UNITED STATES, SO HE INFORMS EMBASSY. LONDON.-Giving the lie to stories that he has taken out 'French naturalization papers,' Jack Johnson visited the American embassy Sept. 18 to make it known that he is a citizen of the United States, after which he received a passport to travel in Russia. Johnson was severely cross-examined, but persisted he had never even dreamed of expatriating himself and denounced as a newspaper invention the statement he was a Frenchman. He showed a passport obtained from the American ambassador in Paris and he was sent to Russia a few weeks ago, then in Berlin and Paris, whence he came to London. Johnson drove up to the embassy in a big limousine, accompanied by his white wife, her maid, manager and trainers. The only other Negro in the party was Jack's sparring partner. He is going to Russia to fill theatrical engagements which were entered upon long ago. RACER CRUSHES TRAINER. TORONTO, Ontario, September 17. —Interest in the racing at Dufferin park yesterday afternoon was marred by a fatal accident, in which William Wilkinson, a trainer, lost his life. As the horses were pulling up after the third race, Wilkinson, who was standing on the track a short distance past the wire, was crushed against the outside fence by Cedar Green, in full view of the spectators. The unfortunate man was picked up unconscious and was rushed to Grace hospital in a motor car, where he was found to be suffocated in the hurries and a fractured skull. He expired shortly after his arrival at the hospital, without regaining consciousness. Wilkinson was trainer of the horses owned by H. Lee, whose Travel Light finished third in the race. He was forty years of age and a resident of this city. BIG SMOKE IN TROUBLE. LONDON.—Jack Johnson, who now claims American citizenship, is in trouble again, and as usual an auto- mobile is primarily the cause. Because he used language which a London policeman described as obscene Johnson was brought before the magistrate in Bow Street police court recently on a warrant and was held on his own recognition pending a further hearing. The fighter was originally served with a summons which he disregarded, whereupon a bench warrant was served. Learning of that move, Johnson returned from Liverpool to face his accusers. The arse rose when Jack's automobile, standing beside the barber shop, where its owner was being shaved, caused a crowd to collect, interfering with traffic. A policeman directed the Negro to move his car along, which Jack refused to do until the shaving was finished, accompanying the refusal with a flow of words derogatory to the ancestors of bobby. DILLON-BROWN MIXUP: VINCENNES, Ind.-Jack Dillon, of Indianapolis, and George (K. O.) Brown, of Chicago, fought ten fast rounds the night of September 15 to a draw. Ed Smith, of Chicago, referee, received a "black eye" in separating the fighters. The fight was staged in an open arena on the race track at the Knox county fair grounds, and four thousand fans from Vincennes and neighboring towns crowded the ampitheater. Mayor James M. House and visiting officials occupied the main box. The fight was furious, but neither man's face was marked, although both received severe body punishment. Dillon had a shade on the Greek as a boxer, but Brown offset this sparring with energy and aggressiveness. Dillon volleys and speed time and again saved him a nasty collision. In the ninth and the tenth both worked hard for the body and the head. Dillon surprised all by weighing in at exactly 160½ pounds. It will take more than ten rounds for these fighters to get to a decision. WISHES INFORMATION OF MRS BESSIE FOGG. St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 21. The Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind.: Gentlemen—Will you kindly find out through your columns if Mrs. Bessie Fogg, née Bessie L. Gillom, is dead? Her residence was in New York City. She was a colored lady, aged about twenty-nine years. You may possibly be able to get this information from your New York correspondent and thereby extend a very valuable favor to a bereaved husband. I thank you in advance for a favor from a colored brother. Very respectfully, MILTON FOGG. 427 Rondo St., St. Paul, Minn. CORYDON, KY. Prof. Hynes, of Nashville, Tenn. Hynes exhibition at the St. Paul Baptist church. The people numbered about 200. Open of the exhibition: Song, Mrs. Hynes, Address, Prof. Hynes, made some points toward the future life of boys and girls, Hog, Mrs. Prayer, Rev. H. W. Jones, of this church on exhibition—Negro Freedom, Slavery, Education, Progress of the Negro, the Life of Jesus, Titanic Disaster. Mathew L. B. Green is the agent of The Freeman in this city. 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Since its discovery, a little over four years ago, it has taken the world by storm, and thousands of men and women are now living proofs of its importance. 8 Gray and tan cotton blankets with pink, blue and brown borders size 64x76 inches at $1.00 Gray and tan cotton blankets, assorted borders, well fleeced, size 64x80 inches at $1.25 a pair. Tan, gray and white blankets with pink, blue and brown borders, double bed size, size 70x80 inches, at $1.50 a pair. Gray, tan and white blankets, nicely fleeced and very attractive, extra size with border, 72x84 inches at $1.75 a pair. Heavy gray cotton blankets with a small per cent of wool mixed, weighs 5 lbs. size 70x80 inches, blue and pink borders $2.98 a pair. Plaid cotton blankets, size 64x76 at $1.69, and 64x80 at $1.85 pair. -Basement. L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributor of Dry Goods CITY AND VICINITY. Mrs. Carrie Grundy, of 419 Walnut street, is able to be out again after three weeks' illness. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Holmes passed through this city from New York City enroute to Jefferson City, Mo., to visit relatives. Mr. Geo. G Simmons, the composer for the Freeman, spent last Saturday and Sunday at Danville, Ill., as guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Lon Benton, connected with the Kansas City (Mo.) Federal ball club, is in the city with his club. Mr. Benton is quite popular with the fans around the circuit. Miss Addie Bowlin of Nort Senate avenue and her sister, Miss Minnie Toney, of same residence, made a visit to Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio. A pleasant time is reported. William N. Sanders of Nashville, Tenn., the executive secretary of the men's branch of the Y. M. C. A., has been a visitor in the city and was a guest at the Y. M. C. A. building. Mrs. Lucy Cook, of Louisville, Ky., who attended the wedding of her niece Miss Sidonia Parker, on the 2d inst. was the guest of her niece, Mrs. Everett Cattman, in Manlove avenue, last week. Miss Fay Edwards and Miss Goldie Robinson, of Springfield, ill., were visitors to our city Sunday afternoon. They were impressed with Indianapolis and to return again some time soon. Mrs. Amanda Mason, of Louisville, Ky., was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Everett Cattman, in Manlove avenue, last week, and attended 'the wedding of her daughter, Miss Sidonia Parker, on the 22d inst. J. Walter Smith, formerly head waiter at the Hotel Francis, Kokomo, Ind., has been appointed head waiter at the New Deming at Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. Smith and crew passed through Indianapolis Wednesday. Miss Vivian Ferguson, of Chicago, was guest of Miss Mabelle Smith and Mrs. E. C. Knox for a short visit this week. Miss Ferguson left Tuesday for home for after a very pleasant visit here and at Wilberforce, Ohio. A surprise reception and silver shower-was tendered Rev. A. Cottman of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church at the parsonage last Wednesday evening. A short program was rendered by the young folks. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Lizzie Kuykendall returned home Sunday evening after spending a delightful two weeks visit at Covington, Ky., as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Winn. Mr. Rufus Kuykendall spent the day last Sunday with Mrs. Kuykendall. Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Craven entertained at dinner last Saturday evening Mesdames Lucy Cook, Amanda Mason, of Louisville, Ky., Miss Gladys Cattman, of Muncie, Mr. Alex, Nichols, Mesdames Georgianna Cottman, Anna D. Cottman, at their home, 1019 E. Twentieth street. Mrs. Wm. Jenkins entertained for her guest, Miss Bella Gaddie, of Bowling Green, Ky., Tuesday afternoon. The guests were as follows: Miss Ethel Edison, Miss Anna Bennett, Mrs. Charles Lyles, Miss Susie Wilson and Miss Creela Wakefield, Miss Bessie Wagoner and Mrs. Ida Rouse. A matinee performance of "Our Church Fair," a charming little force comedy, in two acts, will be given Saturday, October 3, at K. of F. Hall. Some of the best known ladies of this city compose the cast. Dancing will follow the performance, this being the first of a series of matinee dances under the auspices of the Woman's Council. A pretty home wedding was that of Miss Sidonia Parker to Mr. Earnest Craven at the home of her sister, Mrs. Everett Cottman, in Manlove avenue, Tuesday, Sept. 22d. The color scheme was white and yellow, which was carried out in every detail. The out of town guests were Mesdames Amanda Bouchard and Ruth Hall, respectively. Miss Rebellia Fall, cousin, of Louisville, and Miss Gladys Cottman, of Muncie, Ind. Many useful presents were received. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE WOMAN'S COUNCIL. The first of the series of public meetings under the auspices of the Educational Department of the Woman's Council, was held in the Educational rooms of the Y. M. C. A. Monday, at 3:30 p. m. A large and enthusiastic audience of busy men and women and about sixty-eight grade pupils from the public schools assembled to hear "Phases of the European War," discussed by able speakers. The Rev. G. W. Ward, pastor of the St. Zion Baptist church, opined that the meeting with prayer for universal peace. The impromptu orchestra under the direction of Miss Clara Kirk, interspersed the program with national airs and the war songs of the various nations. Miss Anna Nicholas, literary editor of the Indianapolis Star, who dis caused "The War as the Newspapers See It." reviewed the struggle from its beginning, giving emphasis to the various causes which led the nations declare war, saying further that the newspapers, on the whole, considered it wise to remain neutral. Miss Lydia R. Blainch, supervisor in the city schools, contrasted England and Germany as to their various stages of advancement, their advantages and disadvantages. Her argument given in her characteristic and forceful manner justified both the militarism of Germany and the navalism of England. The Rev. H. L. Herod, of the Second Christian church, condemned the attitude of all the nations involved, especially the great powers, in that they did not seek to create a sentiment for peace. He felt that as a result of the strife America would have an opportunity to act as the great peacemaker. The last speaker, Rev. Harry G. Hill, called attention to the fact that all the nations engaged in war were the Christian nations. He felt that the strife could not soon end, but must be continued until all peoples felt the great need of a universal peace. Miss Lillian Jones Brown, president of the Council, announced that the next public meeting would be held October 19th, and the suffrage question would be discussed. Miss Carolyn Barnes, of School No. 26, will preside. REV. CHARLES HUNTER DEAD. The many friends of Rev. Charles unter, presiding elder of the Indianapolis district of the A. M. E. Church, were surprised and pained to learn of his death, which occurred in Chicago Sept. 26. His remains were brought to his home at 2337 Hillside avenue. The funeral ceremonies were held at Bethel Church Sept. 29, conducted by Revs. D. P. Roberts, G. H. Shaffer and Morris Lewis. The pall bearers were Messrs. J. M. Porter, H. C. Millikan, A. C. Clayborn, H. L. Sanders, John Allen and W. P. Q. Bell. The G. A. R., of which he was a member, was of the funeral cortex. He death was caused by pneumonia. He leaves a widow, two daughters and a ST. PHILIPS' P. E. CHURCH. Corner of West and Walnut Streets. Rev. Fr. A. H. Maloney, M.A., B.D., Vicar. Sunday, Oct. 4th, the day proclaimed by the President of the United States to be observed as a day of prayer for international peace, has been set apart for the same purpose in his diocese by the Bishop of Indianapolis. The services at St. Philips' church will be: 7:30 Holy Communion with special intention for peace among the warring nations. 11:00 Intercessions and prayer for Peace, Holy Communion and Sermon. Topic: "Christ the Prince of Peace for Nations as well as Individuals." 3:00 Sunday School. 8:00 Evensong and Sermon. Topic: "War as an Economic and Moral Waste." The public is cordially invited to attend all our services. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The present week marked the opening of the fall activities and large numbers attended each evening's program. Monday night the physical department was in charge and gave a demonstration of their work. A feature was the swimming exhibition under the direction of Mr. Arthur Dotson. In the indoor baseball game between the "fats" and the "leans," the "fats" were returned the victors 14-5. Mr. Stanley Bell, of Chicago, delighted the audience with his clever balancing work on a ball. Tuesday night's program under the direction of Mr. R. L. Brokendurr, was begun with a supper, after which the new members were introduced to the bible class teachers. The illustrated lecture by Chas. H. Dormer on the Creation, was the crowning feature of the evening's program. Wednesday evening, the educational department presented Dr. Wm. F. Book, who spoke to an enthusiastic and appreciative audience on "Industrial Education." Mr. Wm. V. Casey, educational work secretary, gave a short but instructive talk on the plans and expectations of the department. Mr. J. F. Johnson, boys' work secretary, presented a strong program Thursday evening. It consisted of numbers by the boys' band, marching and gymnastic demonstration, swimming, cue-roque and ping-pong games. A special feature was a cue-roque contest between representatives of School No. 17 and No. 24; and No. 22 against No. 26. Friday night the social department presented a varied program which was participated in by some of the prominent club women of the city. The general subject that was discussed was "The Association from the Woman's Point of View." Mr. Jn. W. Howard, chairman of the social committee, gave a short talk on the work and plans for the year. Tournaments and match games in pool, billiards, checkers and chess were added attractions. The Woman's Council, under the direction of Mrs. W. E. Brown, held a meeting in the educational parlor Monday afternoon at which time some pahses of the European war were discussed. The speakers for the occasion were Anna Nicholas, Miss Lydia R. Barker, and Miss Harry G. Hill. This was the first of a series of meetings to be held to discuss topics of world-wide interest. Mr. P. H. Lewis, chemist in the agricultural department of Washington, D. C., was the guest of T. E. Frantz, Sunday and Monday of last week. Mr. W. N. Sanders, secretary of the colored men's branch of the Nashville Y. M. C. A., spent a few days in the city last week studying the plans of our building and work. Dr. F. A. Stokes, formerly of this city, but who for the last eight years has been in the Indian service in South Dakota, is visiting in the city and stopping at the building. DALLAS. TEXAS Places Where You Can Get The Freeman At All Times—Hooper's & Williamson's Drug Stores, Black's Grocery, Mrs. Turner's Place at the Park Lawn and the Bryan Fount—I am the Rescue Prompt Attention Daily for these Columns at 2922 Cochran Street, or Phone, Haskell 6956. By Col. J. G. Grifin, 2022 Cockran St. Phone Hankell 6064. Stop talking war and let the Freeman talk business for you in all parts of the city, of what you are doing that will please those who have got spans to spend. Up to you Mr. Merchant, spans of Mr. Merchant, Mr. E. H. Hardeman, formerly, a teacher in the high school of this city but now a student in the medical department at Washington, D. C., let fall a bomb to all the negro teachers of Texas and it should serve as a forerunner to one and all. He stated some plain facts that parents should note and these facts should come up in the various mothers' meetings, then to the teachers, etc. Let the chips fall where they will, right will not harm you if you have the goods and can deliver them, dear teachers, so do not get scared at all you hear. Father Shears, of Whiterock community visited James — Jessie and Billie — for a few days the past week and showed the ma few tricks while at the South Pole bar. The cold weather is here. How is your coal box and wood pile, neighbor? . Mr. Clem Long runs the Jefferson bar at 2628 Elm street, where your trade in not goods will be appreciated. News of the Nation's Capital Concluded from Page One. of time when the request made by the women through her must be granted, and that the law will eventually be so changed as to make such recognition possible. Mrs. Washington and her ablegation place Indiana more conspicuously in the limelight than that State has ever known in the history of the Household of Ruth. They will be heard from again in this city in 1916, when the 18th session of the B. M. C. assembles here. While here the entire party was chaperoned by Mrs. R. W. Thompson. President Chisum Confers with Press Brethren. Editor Melvin J. Chisum, of the Baltimore Tribune, the newly-elected Arkansas and from the Rock to visit relatives not seen in fifty years. Jones departed this life. His remains were were lem. The revival a church is going on the Holmay conducted the week. He preached to house. Mrs. Emmia here for her health fr. Your neighbor will sit him. Our subscription list grow. Every mail mailscriptions. We want you Let's get acquainted. WHILE IN BALL When you feel like the folks down home s come around to the Home-To-Agency 118K Fannin have the paper right fr. Mr. and Mrs. Mose Taylor have bought a fine lot on Casey street in Queen City and will soon build a nice residence there. Mr. Taylor is head chef at the Terrell schools of Dallas and has made good there. . Mr. C. Stone of the St. George Hotel, was topped for a nice hat and a fine pair nf shoes by a sneak thief one day last week. . Mr. Chas. Plenue is at home from an extended northern trip of four months. Looking fine. . Yes, it is the Freeman, dear. It is so nice to read of what our people are doing everywhere. Get it; we all like it; we want it every week. . Griff, Mr. Fletcher Kirkwood, J. D. Johnson and E. H. R. Green; wait we have some money for you. Mr. Granville Lacy and family. I just like to help a man like you. . Mrs. and Mrs. Brooks, this would be a better world of people if they all could just read that Freeman, Macon Little Rev. C. L. Bryant spent Sunday here from the Oklahoma convention, which he reported as a success. The people here and there are looking forward to joining the two states together and making them one big coming event in church circles, for Christ, in the church of God, faith in the world, and for the uplift of the people in biblical lessons. He departed after holding a big street meeting, for Arkansas and southern Texas. The reverend is looking in the best of health and was greeted by a large gathering here. Miss Beatrice Burison of this city, left with other students for Howard University last Saturday where she will begin her third years' study. Mr. George aDvis, chef on the superintendent's car on the T. & P. is an ardent Freeman reader and will try to get it wherever he goes. Let it be porter or preacher, if he is honest enough to be a man who will do what he says he can keep the Freeman coming to his home twelve months of the year. It cuts no ice with me if you can not keep your word, pard or passion, after all these months is up and needs to open correspondence with a high brow for good and keeps. Mr. John Pardee and Miss梨 Malone were united in marriage in the presence of a host of their most intimate friends last Monday night at 2633 Coates street, White City. They were showered with congratulations and are now happily at home to their friends. The Club Boys' Football team of Dallas is getting in shape to meet all comers this season. Look for their line-up in the Freeman. Why be a cheap guy? When you get your coin, be a man of your word and pay your debts. Brace up and be it if only for a day. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Brown, the king pin tailors are housekeeping now at 3066 Commerce street. Mr. John Long, the third baseman, says look for him in faster company next season. Circus day is a day to meet and treat if you have the price. Our people from the country and those who live in town make up the rubes for the show folks; even the monkeys laugh at them as they come and go because it is in the plans to get the money and they get it from we guys. .. Mr. and Mrs. F. Davis of Horton street, entertained the First Regiment K. of P. band last Sunday afternoon. The Freeman one dollar for one year. News of the Nation's Capital Concluded from Page One. of time when the request made by the women through her must be granted, and that the law will eventually be so changed as to make such recognition possible. Mrs. Washington and her able delegation place Indiana more conspicuously in the limelight than that State has ever known in the history of the Household of Ruth. They will be heard from again in this city in 1916, when the 18th session of the B. M. C. assembles here. While here the entire party was chaperoned by Mrs. R. W. Thompson. President Chisum Confers with Press Brethren. Editor Melvin J. Chisum, of the Baltimore Tribune, the newly-elected president of the National Negro Press Association, spent last Saturday in the city. He was entertained at luncheon by Former President R. W. Thompson, of the Press Association, and during the day held important conferences with the newspaper people of the city with reference to the plans of the organization for the coming year. He visited the office of the Washington Sun and interviewed Editor T. Thomas Fortune and the associate editor, Dr. J. P. H. Coleman. In all probability a local press association will be organized and a public meeting will be held for the education of the masses as to the importance of the Negro newspaper as an agency of race progress. President Chisum has great faith in the future of Negro journalism and expects to make his administration stand out as a distinctive promoter of closer relations between the press and the plain people. Enrollment of Colored Students in Public Schools. The public schools opened on the 21st. The total enrollment of colored students was slightly below that shown on the opening day of last year, but it is expected that the new comers who will be in attendance by the 1st of October will bring the total considerably above the figures of the corresponding period of 1913. The enrollment in detail is as follows: Normal School No. 2.....274 M Street High School.....747 Armstrong Manual Training School.....521 Phelps (Business High School).....110 Graded Schools 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th Divs.....11,373 Cardozo and O Street Vocational Schools.....191 Total for Colored schools.....13,216 The night schools will open as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made for them. MAJOR WILSON INSTRUCTING K. OF P. IN MILITARY TACTICS. BRUNSWICK, Ga.—Major E. M. Wilson, who has been the honored guest of Captain E. J. Kemble the past week, returned to his home in Savannah. Major Wilson is the commanding officer of the First Battalion, First Regiment, Uniform Rank, K. of P., jurisdiction of Georgia. He is also professor of one of the leading colored institution of learning in the State. From the time of his arrival in the city he was kept busy instructing Seaside Co. D., in the execution of display movements. Sword manual and other matters appertaining to military tactics which were greatly enjoyed by the soldier boys. He is a dear friend of Captain Kemble and Company D and in leaving the city Saturday morning he very freely expressed his appreciation for the many courtesies which had been extended to him during his stay. We wish for him a safe passage home and a speedy return. . Mr. Willis E. Jenkin, the Congress all saloon proprietor, has been running across the street where he is running the Sea Food Cafe and boarding house. If you want anything to eat you can get it there. Some class to Jenkin Sea Food Cafe. . The delegates from the B. M. C. which held their meeting in Boston, Mass., have returned and are much pleased with their trip north. They are Mr. B. L. Jordon, Mr. J. M. Pitts, Mr. Joe du Bignon remained in New York City to spend a while with his wife, Mrs. Rosa du Bignon . Mrs. J. S. Peterson has moved in her pretty home, 1528 Stonewall street. It is one of the swellest colored homes in the city. Mr. Jim S. Peterson is one of the Fernandina, Fla., leading saloon men. CHAMPAIGN. ILL. (By Z. L. Breedlove.) A. M. E. Church: At the morning services, the pastor preached. The subject for the evening was "Do Well and the Means to Do So." A reception was given at Carley's hall by the Baraca Bible class, Friday evening to arouse interest in the class. About thirty young men were present. Games were among the main features of the evening. Short talks were made by Rev. A. T. Jackson and H. Simons. Refreshments were served. Every one reported a good time. Prof W. H. Crawford of Alton, gave a recital Monday evening at Salem Baptist church; also a very interesting account of the life of the African people. His recital from the writings of Dunbar was well received. High school pupils considered his Shakespeare work a treat. The pastor and officers of the church attended in a body. Miss Daisy D. Patton left Saturday for Chicago where she will enter the Art Institute Sept. 28th, this being year. Miss Magdeline Reynolds, of Cairo, Ill. is here attending the University of Illinois. Miss Reynolds is only sixteen years of age and has a scholarship extending four years. Miss Stella Thornton, of Benton Harbor, Michigan, is acting cashier at the Colonial Lunch Room, 516 South Mathews street. Urbana. Miss Mary Ferguson and Mr. John Guyler were married Sunday evening by Rev. J. M. Owens, pastor of Salem Baptist church, in the presence of a few friends and relatives. The bride is a daughter of Alexander Ferguson, of 213 East Hill street, and was employed as clerk in the Rivers & Hill grocery. The groom is employed as a hod carrier. The bride wore white shadow lace over blue satin and carried a bouquet of white roses. Mr. and Mrs. Guyler will make their home with the bride's father. BROWNSVILLE, TENN. Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southern Christian Advocate at New Orleans, La, and the Rev. J. T. Leggett, of Jeffersonown, Ky., were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Curtis. The Rev. Leggett is an uncle of Mrs. Mand Dornell Curtis: he has gone to Arkansas and from there to Little Rock to visit relatives that he has not seen in fifty years. . . Mr. P. J. Jones departed this life Friday night. His remains were buried at Salem. . . The revival at the Baptist church is going on this week. Rev Holmay conducted the services last week. He preached to a crowded house. . . Mrs. Emma Haywood is here for her health from Oklahoma. Your neighbor will subscribe. Ask him. Our subscription list continues to grow. Our small brings new subscriptions. We want you to subscribe. Let's get acquainted. WHILE IN BALTIMORE When you feel like reading about the down home some time, step around to the library, and ask the Agency, 1115 Penna, avenue. They will give you your home, and only 5 cents the copy. TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. Teachers wanted, christian character, experienced for piano and choral music. Specialized art therapy branches. High School graduates or advanced students to work and go school. Few places left. Address Press, 1000 W. 12th St., The Curry Institute, Urbang, Ohio BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. FOR SALE - Good 4 room house on tract 80x100; barn, other sheds, small fruit, big garden, big yard. See owner. 2310 East 24th St. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R. P. Bledau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. The Maryland House Theatrical Hotel All Modern Conveniences Directly in Front of Theatre All mail matter receives prompt attention. MRS. MATTIE HOLCOMB PROPRIETOR. JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA Lucky Loadstone! Magnetic Sand, Secret Books, Etc. Write me in plain sealed envelope, enclose a stamp and 20 cents with your birth date for a life reading. Prof. R. D. Wester 208 Lee Street Montgomery, Ala. FREE F R E E Hair and Toilet Articles We are a family-owned manufacturer and importers of natural crepe hair, and we guarantee every article sold, or money refund, is of high quality. We have many of our small competitors are offering scaled bargains of cheap and inferior hair. We also have a quality hair at manufacturers pr ces; also hair nets and toilet articles. We have a business for years and we have not had a disastrous customer. Send two cent stamp today for book. Agata wanted to buy CO. Dept. C. 28 Duans st. New York City Boys Exchange Buffet A full line of Wines, Liquors and Cigars always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all. When out for a good time, stop in. BRUTUS OWENS, Prop. 433 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. IT TAKES OUT THE CURL THE HARRIS HAIR STRAIGHTENER is undoubtedly the most beneficial instrument devised to beautify the hair. It is the most important of everything of its intent or purpose now before the public makes it of vital importance to the Negro race, both from the racial perspective and from the person's appearance and the vigor which is given to the hair. If he is so nimble, he can manipulate it with ease. You will no longer worry about dressing the hair, but you will no longer STRAIGHTENER, the hair is soft, glossy and pliable. Agents wanted. The 1120 Barnart Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Williams Shaving Soap It softens the beard and keeps the face smooth. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn. --- Office Hours, 1 to 3, 6 to 8 p. m. Other hours by appointment. THE FREEMAN ON SALE IN CIN- CINNATI, OHIO. The Freeman on sale at the Pekin Theater 16 West Fifth Avenue. Col Brown, agent. The Conserv when buying diamonds, watch siders the lowest possible price highest quality of goods Through our buying direct quantities we are not only abl- ble price, but also the very be- We handle only the highest by known as the House of Qua- Carl L. 25 North I The Sign of the Clock in Barrett Coal Dealers in Coal, Cok- New Phone 1175; Clean, Choice Indiana Lump $1 526 to 550 W. McCarty St., For One Dollar (One Dollar and T We will send to any add- Express Cha One Large Puget BOXED A Get One for that Western Sa Tacoma, V Free Classes in Cook The Free Cooking School ing out Large and E Mrs. Mary Lee Overby, the well kn ducts these classes and gives expert in- portant knowledge both to the profes- There should be no delay in entering to be repeated. Two delicious cakes, made with C each session. This work is being carri- direct supervision of Rev. H. J. Derth work depends upon the interest displayed. A splendid opportunity is given to their efficiency and earning capacity. Douglas, 8230-626 PHOTO The Panar The Finest Spot o I. LEVIN S. E. Cor. 35th & State $5 Pair Ey With "Shur-on" or Adjustable Me No Charge for Genuine "Shur on" or "Fitsu" (gold fill glasses fitted perfectly to the eves. Ex- Sold by opticians elsewhere at $5 to $7; DR. J. E. In Charge Wm. H. Block C Bargains in (HAND MADE) 50c. Value, 24c. Conservative Buyer diamonds, watches and jewelry, not only con- stant possible price, but at the same time the of goods buying direct from the factories in large are not only able to give you the lowest posi- so the very best grade of goods only the highest grade in all lines and are there- House of Quality. Call in and let us prove it. Erl L. Rost 65 North Illinois Street of the Clock in the Middle of the Block Coal and Fuel Co. Coal, Coke, Wood and Kinkling Phone 1178; Old, Prospect, 1408 Indiana Lump $8 per Ton for a short time only. St., Indianapolis, Ind. Dollar Twenty-five (dollar and Twenty-five Cents) to any address in the United States Express Charges Prepaid Puget Sound Salmon! OXED AND ICED for that Sunday Dinner Barn Salmon Depot Tacoma, Washington In Cooking at Flanner Guild King School at Flanner Guild is Bring- Large and Enthusiastic Crowds only, the well known Domestic Science instructor, co- gives expert instructions in all branches of cookery, in- to the professional cook as well as the house widen- way in entering these classes as the class lessons canno- s, made with Calumet Baking Powder, are given away k is being carried on under the College of Missions and dev. H. J. Derthick and he says the continuance of the interest displayed. unity is given to house workers and cooks to increase ing capacity. PHONES Automatic, 74,439 Panama Buffet nest Spot on the South Side E. LEVIN, Prop. & State, Chicago, Illinois Air Eyeglasses! our-on" or "Fitsu" (Gold Filled) ustable Mounting, $2.98 large for Examination "Fitsu" (gold filled) adju-table nose piece mounting with to the eyes. Examination free, satisfaction guaranteed here at $5 to $7; special for Monday complete. $2.98 J. E. KERNEL H. Block Co. First Floor South Human Creole Hair 69c. Value, 39c. The Conservative Buyer when buying diamonds, watches and jewelry, not only considers the lowest possible price, but at the same time the highest quality of goods Through our buying direct from the factories in large quantities we are not only able to give you the lowest possible price, but also the very best grade of goods We handle only the highest grade in all lines and are thereby known as the House of Quality. Call in and let us prove it Barrett Coal and Fuel Co. Dealers in Coal, Coke, Wood and Kinkling New Phone 1178; Old, Prospect, 1408 Clean, Choice Indiana Lump $8 per Ton for a short time only. 526 to 550 W. McCarty St., Indianapolis, Ind We will send to any address in the United States Express Charges Prepaid BOXED AND ICED Get One for that Sunday Dinner Western Salmon Depot Tacoma, Washington Free Classes in Cooking at Flanner Guild The Free Cooking School at Flanner Guild is Bringing out Large and Enthusiastic Crowds Mrs. Mary Lee Overby, the well known Domestic Science instructor, conducts these classes and gives expert instructions in all branches of cookery, important knowledge both to the professional cook as well as the house with There should be no delay in entering these classes as the class lessons cannot be repeated. Two delicious cakes, made with Calumet Baking Powder, are given away each session. This work is being carried on under the College of Missions and directives, and is being delivered to the cook and he says the continuance of the work depends upon the interest displayed. A splendid opportunity is given to house workers and cooks to increase their efficiency and earning capacity. S. E. Cor. 35th & State, Chicago, Illinois Genuine "Shur on" or "Fits" (gold filled) adju-tab nose piece mounting with glasses fitted perfectly to the eyes. Examination free, satisfaction guaranteed. Sold by opticians elsewhere at $5 to $7; special for Monday complete. $2.90 DR. J. E. KERNEL In Charge Wm. H. Block Co. First Floor South No. 33. DOUBLE CHATELANE BRAIDS, 20 inches long, weight 1 oz. hand made, real human Gorche Hair, brown GUARANTEED to comb and not fade. State whether black or dark brown wanted. SENT POSTPAID, 24.5 inches long, 22 inches long, 43c, postpaid. No. 418 TRANSFORMATION: 16 inches wide, good weight, Hair 18 inches long, hand made of fine Creole Hair, (nature's growth) 69c. value. SENT POSTPAID, 38c. Guaranteed to stand comb. 420. 20 inches wide, 22 in. long, extra heavy, $1.00 value, 69c. Most comfortable serviceable and stylish Hair Hair and being HAND MADE. We are offer- HAIR COODS. Wigs. Fluffy Braids, Puffs, T tand Combs. Hair by the pound. CATALOG FREE for the asking. GEO. A. E. BUNGAY, 28 S $5 ST. LOU Round Trip Monday, ACC Veiled Proph Via Tarre Haute table and stylish Hair Goods made on account of using real natural ADE. We are offering these BARGIANS simply to advertise on its, Braids, Puffs, Transformations, etc. Also Toilet Articles, Net bound. FREE for the asking. AGENTS WANTED NGAY, 28 So. William St., New York City L. LOUIS, MO. $5 Monday, October 5 Round Trip ACCOUNT Prophet Festivities Via. Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company THI&E LINES Most comfortable serviceable and stylish Hair Goods made on account of real natural Hair and being HAND MADE. We are offering these BARGIANS simply to advertise our HAIR GOODS. Wigs, Plats, Braids, Puffs, Transformations, etc. Also Toilet Articles, Nets and Combs. Hair by the pound. CATALOG FREE for the asking. AGENTS WANTED GEO. A. E. BUNGAY, 28 So. William St., New York City $5 ST. LOUIS, MO. $5 Round Trip Monday, October 5 Round Trip ACCOUNT Veiled Prophet Festivities THI&E LINES Via. Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company THI&E LINES Lv. Indianapolis 11:15 a. m. and 11:30 p. m. Return limit. train No. 6, leaving at 6:15 p. m., Wednesday, Oct. 2th. Ar. St. Louis 10:40 p. m. and 8:30 a. m. ROUND TRIP SATURDAY, OCT. 3d ROUND TRIP $3.00 TOLEDO, OHIO $3.00 ROUND TRIP Leave Indianapolis 11:30 p. m., arrive Toledo 8:30 a. m. Return limit train No. 5 leave Toledo 7:15 Monday, Oct 9th. For further information regarding any of above excursions, call Joint Ticket Office, Terminal Station, or office of General Passenger Agent, No. 288 Terminal Building, Phones, New, 85 or 3699; Old, Main, 2737 or 4500. 0 that you can save from 75 to 100 cent. on all household goods bought WILLIAM H. BARON and second hand good!' so coasts you nothing on my good! always something on you. Special barring to young married in avenue. 223 West monst street ```markdown ```