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$1.00-Special, The Freeman Until December 31. Now is the time to send in your subscription-$1.00 THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRECH FORTH MER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER COLORED SCHOOL SITUATION TENSE Washington's Educational System on Tril for its Life and the Administration of Mr. Bruce Under Fire. CHANGE IN ASST. SUPERINTENDENCY DEMANDED Mrs. Charlotte E. Hunter Brings $10,000 Suit Against the Washington Sun et al. - Committee of Oldest Inhabitants Welcome Court Action as the Speediest Method of Bringing Matter Squarely to an Issue -Claim to be Sure of Facts that will Place Blame where it Belongs -Strong Man is Needed. VOL. XXVII NUMBER 49 COLORED SCHOOL Washington's Educational S the Administration of CHANGE IN ASST. SUPER Mrs. Charlotte E. Hunter Brings $10,0 al.—Committee of Oldest Inhabitant Method of Bringing Matter Square that will Place Blame where it Belo (By R. W. Thompson.) (Bureau of The Freeman, 1337 Wallace Place, N. W., Washington, D. C.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 2.—The discussion of the deplorable conditions said to prevail in the colored public schools of this city, which sizzied at the time of our last report, has now reached fever heat. In the shops, the churches, the schools and on the highways it is the principal topic among the men and women who have the interests of the race at heart. The pastor at his church, the official at his desk or the wayfarer on the street is buttonholed by his nearest neighbor and asked "What do you think of the school question?" The Washington Sun, with rare courage and clearness of perception into the needs of the situation, has published a series of articles bearing the subject. These articles, presenting what is said to be the plain truth and a searching analysis of the causes leading up to the city-wide revolt against alleged evils in the school management, make out a case far from complimentary to those now administering the educational affairs of the race, if not an indictment of the system itself. In an unusually direct statement, issued by a special committee of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association and published in The Sun, instances are cited and in other articles there are propounded queries that appear to depend a conviction in the public mind that something is radically wrong and that a change of some kind must occur soon, or the waning confidence of the people in the principal agency of racial uplift will be totally destroyed. The light is being turned on and there are hints that the "worst is yet to come." A rapid crystallization is expected from now on, for it is said that a steering committee, with plenary power, has been formed to make a minute examination of the undigested testimony now in several hands and to arrange all of the charges into a comprehensive shape for presentation to the Board of Education. It is asserted that one very formidable set of charges is already on file with the Superintendent and Board and that the matter will be pressed to a finish. Should the Board fail to satisfy the popular demand, for one reason or another, it is said that the forces that seek an equitable adjustment of the existing difficulties, will bring the problem to the attention of the District Committee in Congress and ask for a thorough investigation. Members of the Senate and House of Representatives, personally known to the people have already been approached, and it is given out that a number have sympathetic ear to the complaints in injustice in ratings, juggery in the handling of the teaching corps and of unhealthy influences that hodge about the Assistant Superintendent and in too great a measure, control his actions. This is the burden of the complaints heard about the town, and a general lack of confidence in the ability, or disposition of the present administration to grant a square deal is voiced upon all sides. The report of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association, which now stands as the official expression of popular discontent and the demand for a change in the school administration, is signed by Daniel Murray, chairman; Jas. W. Muse, secretary; John H. Paynter, George Lucas, Aaron Russell, Richard B. Peters, Leonard C. Bailley, John L. Hickman and C. W. Watson, members of the committee, are taxpayers and men of undoubted influence in the community. They have "put their hands to the plow," as one of them said, and do not intend to turn back. Mrs. Charlotte E. Hunter Files $10,000 Suit. A new angle in the school fight was shown Thursday, when it became known that Mrs. Charlotte E. Hunter, head of the Kindergarten Department of the Myrtilla Miner Normal School, had filed a suit for damages in the sum of $10,000 against the gentlemen who placed their names on the report of the committee from the Oldest Inhabitants' Association. Mrs. Hunter identifies herself as the person described in the Washington Sun and alleges, among other things, that her character has been asailed by the intimation that she has unfairly rated some of the pupils in her department and that she is incompetent. Because The Sun published the article signed by the Oldest Inhabitants' Association referring to the charges, Mrs. Hunter includes in her suit T. Thomas Fortune, editor and publisher of that paper. Daniel W. Baker has been retained by Mrs. Hunter as counsel. As the administration is regarded as on trial, along with the kindergarten head, it is rumored that Assistant Superintendent Bruce will give to her the moral support inhering in his office. Other things are being in connection with the case, which will be brought out as the situation develops. The action of Mrs. Hunter has produced something of a sensation, as it is the first of the kind the District has known in a generation of "much talk." It is considered remarkable, too, that similar allegations were made not long ago by another paper, but these were ignored. As soon as they appeared in the youthful Sun, the courts are asked at once to intervene. People are wondering and asking "Why?" Early Action Wanted Just when the case will reach trial is problematical, but it is understood that the committee from the Oldest Inhabitants' Association has retained counsel of the ablest legal attainments and that early action will be insisted upon. Said a member of the committee: "The institution of this suit pleases us to a T. It is just what we want and things could not have been ordered better to our liking. It brings to a definite issue the very problem we wish to solve. As men of responsibility, does any one think we would put our names to a paper without being sure of our ground? We have all the facts we need to prove our contention and shall insist that the case be brought up in court at the earliest possible moment. We do not wish to have this action brought as a possible estopel of any course the Board of Education may think it well to take in the premises, for the situation is acute and demands immediate settlement. There has already been too much delay in getting down to 'brass tacks.' We welcome the suit and will be prepared to sustain the cause of the people when the case is called." Canvassing the Field for a New Man Canvassing the Field for a New Man. It is an open secret that the educational field of the country is being canvassed for a new man, to be presented to the Board as a proper successor of Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce. It is conceded that the weakness of the opposition to the existing administration heretofore has been the inability of the seekers for a change to put forward a man upon whom they could unite and recommend as one who could fill the exacting requirements of the position and remedy the ills complained of. It is understood that a committee has been named to essay this task and has been given full power to correspond with educators of acknowledged standing with educators of acknowledged them enter the race for the office of Assistant Superintendent, in charge of the Washington colored schools. It is said to be the belief of the committee that an "outside" man would be preferable to a "direct" man at this time. Doubt is expressed that any one here who might be otherwise available for the place would be able to free himself from the suspicion of factional leanings, which would miltate against his usefulness. The man who comes here with any hope of success, they say, must rebuild this system from the ground up. He must have courage, executive ability of the highest order and must be independent enough to withstand the reactionary influences that have inured to the disadvantage of Mr. Bruce, an unusually gracious and clever young man, they admit, but lacking in the qualities of firmness and directness in thought and action. That a man of iron will and inflexibility in the pursuit of the righteous path is needed in this crisis, goes without the saying. Only such a man can bring order out of the present chaos, is the sentiment echoed in every quarter. Is there such a man in this broad land? If so, the committee would INDIANAPOLIS. IND.. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5. 1914. like to get into touch with him. Daniel Murray, chairman of the preliminary committee, is of the opinion that a change is the inevitable solution of the problem and it is said that more than one member of the Board of Education agrees with him, although for good and sufficient reasons they do not wish to be quoted publicly in this connection. The situation is tense and no one knows what a day will bring forth. Notes. Word comes that through the will of the late William Endicott, one of the oldest citizens of Boston, the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama receives a bequest of $5,000. This is the kind of service and sympathy that counts in the race's battle for the heights. * * * * An enjoyable birthday surprise was tended last Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Henson, Jr., at their cozy home, 649 Florida avenue northwest. Many friends locally and from out of town attended and made the welkin ring with speeches in praise of the genial hospitality and broad humanitarianism of this happy pair, who know no class nor creed in the dispensation of their favors. R. S. Thompson acted as toastmaster, of those present were J. Finley Walker, editor of The English, Dr J. T. Walker, Romeo L. Dougherty, Harry Messengale, Samuel Davis and Will Greer, Arthur Robinson, Messrs. F. Thompson, R. C. Stubbs and Robert Butt, of new ork City, and George Brown, Misses Odessa Crosby of Chicago, Nellie Brown, Mary Taylor and friends, of Norfolk, Va., and others whose names could not be secured. The affair was one of the finest of the many that have taken place beneath the sheltering roof of Mr. and Mrs. Henson. The stork recently visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harris E. Barnett on T street, N. W., and left a bouncing baby girl to generate sunshine in their hearts. The little lady has been christened Mural Barnett. The stork was equally generous to Mr. and Mrs. Addison N. Scurlock of 1202 T street, leaving a fine baby boy, who will rejoice in the name of Addison Fearing Scurlock. Congratulations are being freely extended. * * * The Washington Eagle, with the hustling J. Finley Wilson as editor and manager, made its appearance on Thanksgiving Day and it is a lively sheet—threatening to fly as high as its soaring namesake. The Eagle is to be issued every Thursday from its office, 649 Florida avenue. Robert G. Maguire is city editor and Robert Harlan is in charge of the sporting department. * * * The Howard University basketball team, under the guidance of Romeo L. Dougherty, is to meet "The Incorporators" in New York city on the 15th, at Manhattan Casino. A battle royal is looked for. * * * President S. M. Newman, of Howard University, has been making an extended tour of the West in the interest of the school, visiting Cleveland, Chicago, and many other points. The Howard alumni treated him handsomely everywhere. * * * Congress will reassemble next Monday. * * * The town is "all het up" over the school situation. It looks as if the plain people mean business this time. * * * Mrs. G. B. D. Gordon, who will be remembered as the talented stenographer and private secretary to Dr. W. A. Warfield at Freedman's Hospital, has moved from her former home in Kingston, Jamala, where she and her husband located just after their marriage. They have purchased a handsome country seat at Gayle, a thriving mountain town about forty miles from Kingston, and Dr. Gordon is there taking advantage of the larger field opened up to him and is doing a useful work for the uplift of the people about him, to whom real leadership has been a long felt want. Everybody and his brother was on the Howard University campus on Thanksgiving Day to witness the great Howard-Hampton football game. Why Washington Musicians are Leaving Some Washingtonians are marveling over the fact that so many of the competent colored musicians of this city are flocking to New York City and joining hands with James T. Brymnn and James Reese. "The reason is plain," remarked one of them to your correspondent a few days ago. "There's no money here for a good musician, one who has talent and ambition and who wishes to make a name and some degree of profit for himself. With but one large theater to play in, the musicians are restricted to dance music, often of a doubtful quality, and the field is narrow as to art and poor as to pay. The only fellows who can earn a decent living are those who work at a government job (Continued on Page Four) AINTIA BIRD! The Freeman One Year $1 Until Jan. 1. CHAMPAIGN. ILL. Jordon Johnson Gets Janitorship at Court House—Danisbegay a Musical and Recital Given by the Woman's Self Improvement Club at Oldham's Hall, Urbana, Friday, Nov. 27, for the Benefit of a Girls' Reading Room—Other News of the Twin Cities. (By Z. L. Breedlove, Phone Bell 1659.) Mr. Jordan Johnson was recently appointed head janitor at the court house in Urbana, by A. M. Evans, who was elected sheriff Nov. 3, on the Republican ticket. I hope the colored people will remain organized together as Mr. Johnson got his appointment so can some other colored man get a political job. At the meeting of the Twin City Colored Republican Club Nov. 25th, Mrs. I. B. Thompson spoke on the subject "Why Woman Should Vote." In this the speaker brought out clearly the possibilities of women correcting the perilous conditions which men have been too cowardly to act upon, either through fear of political leadership or loss of pre-election money. Rev. H. W. Jameson, D.D., then addressed the club on the subject "Co-operation." This speaker is noted for having terse wit and hard common sense. He poured forth volley after volley of facts, among other things stating that "If Negroes had as much get together AIN'T IA BIRD! The Freeman One and defense money as they have funeral money it would greatly enhance our situation and give us the necessary backbone and would accomplish much for race uplift". Mr. G. E. Pope, the president of the club, spoke briefly on the aim of the organization along political lines, and what they expect to accomplish through unity and effort. Every one who has not joined the Colored Republican Club is cordially invited to join. Danisbegay given by the Woman's Self Improvement Club, Friday evening, was a success. A good many were out and enjoyed themselves immensely. The program was as follows: "Pure as the Lily," Nettie N. Scott; The Club's Annual Address, Maisy D. E. Patton; piano solo, fifth nocturne, Mr. F. L. Slade; "Patsy" Helen Ricks; solo, "Just Aweiring for You." Miss Marie F. Stevens; "Scenes That Are Brightest," Ernest Reicks; "Who Knows," J. Mcelane Ross; "A Few Bars in the Key of G." Miss Helen Reicks; "Last Hope," Mrs Nettie N. Scott; "Then You'll Remember Me." Mr. Earnest Reicks. Following the music recital a dance was held, several prizes being awarded to the best couples on the floor. Miss Helen Reicks and Chandler won the prize for the two-step prize and Miss Marie Novel and Earl Simpson the waltz prize. Piano recital and concert given at the C. M. E. church Wednesday evening, November 25th. The program was as follows: Piano duet, Master Barney Higginson; reading, Mrs Mary Ryder; piano solo, Odell Long; reading, Miss Cansuela Street; piano solo, Hallie Hines; piano solo, Miss Ora Thornhill; piano solo, Miss Anna Jackson. Every one seemed to enjoy the program very much. Chanticleer Club gave a dance Tuesday evening, Nov. 23. About twenty couples were present and each one enjoyed themselves in the superlative degree. A. M. E. Church—"Silent Forces" was the subject of Rev. Jameson's morning sermon. Silence is the eldest daughter of Divinity, precedes all activity and is the leaving influence of life. In the evening the pastor spoke on "Why Are We Here?" If to bless the world, we should sow the richest seed thought can produce. Salem Church—"Seed Sowing" was the theme of the sermon in the morning by Rev. J. M. Owens, who spoke on Christian Duty" as the subject of the Sunday evening sermon. A candy pulling was given by Miss Consuella Street and Miss Ora Thornhill Saturday evening at Miss Lizzie Thornhill's residence, 601 South Wright stret. Games and music were some of the main features. Every one reported an enjoyable time. Mr. Hattle Woolridge and Mrs. Addie M. Willis, of Chicago, visited Mrs. L. H. Kirk and Mr. William Wilkerson thanksgiving at their residence, 409 East Vine street. Mr. Wilkerson being Mrs. Hattle Woolridge's brother. Rev. Whitiss preached a splendid sermon on Thanksgiving Day at the C. M. E. church. His sermon was very touching. Every one seemed to have touched with the spirit. Miss Clara Gibbons, of Peoria, who has worked in Jackson, Ky., for several weeks playing the Alarmed Theater, passed through the city Monday, Nov. 30th, enroute home, and stopped over and visited her cousin, Mrs. Harvey R. King, at her residence, 703 North Elm street. An informal dance was given by the Uniform Rank Social Club, of Dijames lodge 9, 7 Knights of Dyphias, at Miehach's Hall, Monday night, was a very enjoyable affair, be attend- Year $1 Until Jan. 1. ed by seventy-five couples, several of whom were out of town people. The hall was decorated in red, yellow and blue. Music was by the Johnson orchestra, an organization of high class colored talent. Refreshments were served by Calantha Court No. 8. Miss Ivandale Rogan, of Decatur, visited Miss Alice Moore, at her residence, 1310 Beslin street, during the week of Thanksgiving. Don't forget that The Freeman and Chicago Defender is on sale at 32 North Hickory street, by Breedlove & Co.'s News Agency. Miss Daisy D. Patton, who is attending the Art School in Chicago, was home Thanksgiving. Miss Helen Reicks, of Chicago, and Miss Katherine Twiggs, of Evanston, were the guests of Miss Daisy D. Patton at her residence, 516 South Matthews avenue, Urbana, during the week of Thanksgiving. Champaign high school defeated Urbana school football team Thanksgiving day at league by a score of 26 to 6. Dr. H. E. Rowan was in Danville Monday on professional business. Mr. W. L. Davis left Tuesday morning for New York City, where he will spend a few days. From there he will go to Hartford, Conn. Mrs. Tusie Montgomery and Mrs. Arthur Wade spent Thanksgiving in Danville. Pilgrim Knights gave a banquet at Carey's Hall Wednesday evening. Twenty-fivg were present and every one enjoyed themselves in the highest degree. Don't forget the Christmas issue of The Freeman which will be 10c per copy. LEWISBURG, TENN., NEWS. (By W. C. Bates.) The A. M. E. church of this place is preparing for a grand concert under the direction of Mrs. C. A. Allen which will take place Dec. 11, 1914. Plays and singing will be the features of the evening. Miss Agnes Hurt, of Wrona, Tenn., was here visiting friends and relatives. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. SUNDAY EVE. RECITALS AT THE PEKIN Music Lovers of the "Windy City" to Hear Some of the Real High Class Artists at Noted Playhouse. THOUSANDS TO HEAR MISS HAZEL HARRISON! THOUSANDS TO HEAR MISS HAZEL HARRISON! The Second Concert by the Symphony Orchestra—Miss Carolyn Boyd Lillerson Captivates her Audience at the Grand on Tuesday Evening—The Aldermanie Fight is Waxing Warm—Essays Ready for the Big Contest at Bethel Church Dec. 20—Pierot Minstrel Good—Miss Bessie Mitchell a Guest in the City. (By Cary B. Lewis.) Freeman Bureau, 3000 South State St. Phone, Douglass, 808-2588, Automatic CHICAGO, III. Dec. 2. — The lovers of music, mirth and song were agreeably pleased at the first Grand Symphony Orchestra conducted by our very distinguished friend, Mr. Dave Peyton. The news had been heralded far and wide by the lovers of music and the press that this form of entertainment has reached the very omega of the music world. The news had already reached our brothers in the East and the magnitude of its importance had been wafted across the sea. The first program conducted under the auspices here mentioned was given unusual and interesting comment by the press of our city. It was said by many that the press of the city had given the symphony or chestra through its courteous comings and departures in the musical world. The program rendered on this first occasion for the way in which it was conducted and the conduct of the participants far excelled anything of a musical nature rendered in our city for some time. It is extremely regrettable, however, that like the parable of the sower, this new institution in the infancy of its growth has been choked and throttled in its efforts to bring to the people that high-class musical intelligence which the celebrities long for and desire. Some very unpleasant comments have already come to this office from a number of well known lovers of the art; their adverse criticism seems to hinge on some of the changes made in the make-up of the cast, and it is further claimed that these changes had much to do with the cooling of the ardor of the people with reference to the second entertainment. If the management of the Grand theater expects to continue to grow off of the colored patrons of this city at these concerts it must at least meet them halfway through the medium of high class entertainment. It is rumored that Miss St. Claire White, one of the most brilliant violinists of the Northwest, who it is alleged by reason of some momentary difference of age, will be involved in the arrangements of the Symphony operators, will later appear at the Pekin theater on a Sunday afternoon. Essays in and Big Contest Dec. 20. The essays for the annual literary contest are in and were presented to the judges on Wednesday night of this week. The contest this year is only for those who have formerly won prizes. There will be three young women and three young men in the contest. They will be judged by their knowledge of the subject, composition and delivery on the question, "The Best Solution of the Race Problem in the United States of America." The contest will be held at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, December 20. The female securing the highest average will be awarded a diamond ring and the male a diamond ring. Misses Curtis, the Williams and McCoy are the females, and Marshall, Henry and Lewis are the males. Each have made extensive preparations for the occasion, and it will be a literary treat for all whom it will be their good fortune to be present. Mr. Pitts, president of the Bethel Literary, will be chairman of the occasion, and is being assisted by Mr. Mitchem, a well-known literary man of Chicago. The prizes will be given as usual by Dr. Louis Usellman, 3150 State street. This will be the fifth time Dr. Usellman has given prizes to this literary, and we take occasion to thank him on behalf of the citizens of Chicago for his liberal attitude toward the race for giving prizes that have caused so much literary research among the young people of the Windy City. Pekin Theater to Have Sunday Concerts. Just immediately after the holidays the Pekin theater will give a series of Sunday concerts. It is said that it will be the aim of the promoters to have nothing but real high-class artists that will be cultured and trained. It has been proven that Chicago is ripe for such functions, and that the club music of this city will be urged to give such musicals their The Freeman As an advertiser needium is unequ by any Negro Naper, going into homes of a cla thrifty, money-spending Afro-Americans not reached by any other Journal. Mr. Advertiser, take the hint and try us. CE FIVE CENTS. MONTHS, $5c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. RENTALS AT THE PEKIN My City" to Hear Some of the ats at Noted Playhouse. MISS HAZEL HARRISON! Orchestra—Miss Carolyn Boyd Lillerson and on Tuesday Evening—The Aldermanie dy for the Big Contest at Bethel Church s Bessie Mitchell a Guest in the City. hearty support. It is expected that the first will be the initial recital of Miss Hazel Harison, who has been to Berlin, Germany, three years; Mr. Harry Burleigh, of New York City, and Miss St. Claire White, of Chicago, who won three medals at the Chicago Conservatory of Music. Thousands of people in Chicago are just patiently waiting to hear Miss Harrison, who was in the war zone and was forced to come to the States just prior to an appointed time to play before the emperor. In hearing Miss Harrison the people of Chicago will not only hear the rarest treat musically of all countries, but will get the worth of their money. * * * Mrs. H. S. Smith Returns Home. Mrs. H. S. Smith, $350 Dearborn street, mother of Miss Mabel Smith of the Indianapolis Freeman, has returned to the city after spending several days in the West. When seen by a Freeman reporter, she said: "I was very pleased to make the trip, but there is no place like home." Attorney Rapier Here. Attorney Joseph Rapier, attorney and counselor-at-law, 1951 Washington street, Gary, Ind., was in the city this week on legal business. He was here for admission before the United States Supreme Court in reference to a bankruptcy matter brought before the court in the near future. He was in the city for two days, stopping at the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Rapier is a Harvard graduate of law, and received his collegiate education at Howard. He was associated with Ellis and Westbrook in a matter to be determined in the federal courts. Pierot Minstrel Good. Tom Brown and Billy Johnson, the two versatile comedians with Miss Hattie Wilkes as the interlocutor, brought the Grand something new and startling in the minstrel line. It was about the prettiest setting we have seen, and the show from beginning to end was grand. New jokes, new songs, solos and cello solos were excellent. The finale on Monday night was the most pretentious thing of its kind ever put on at the Grand. Miss Wilkes looked stunned and charming in her gown of foreign importation, and to see her in this queenly fashion was worth the price of admission alone. The gown was four shades of pink, and in it she danced the tango at Moulin Rouge and Paris. France, and cost $1,000, including hosiery, headgear and slippers. Miss Rosa Gordon's solo was the best she has yet rendered on the stage, and equally as fine was that of Miss Wilkes, "When You Play the Game of Love." Tom Brown and Billy Johnson deserve great credit for giving to the Grand three straight weeks of good shows—may they have many more for the patrons. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Penman Entertain. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Penman Entertain. Mr. and Mrs. William Penman, 3435 Wabash avenue, apartment 1, entertained with a Thanksgiving dinner in honor of Mrs. Susie Butler, sister of Mrs. Penman, of Madison, Wis.; Miss Ella Bragg, South Bend, Ind.; Mrs. Kra Brag, South Washington, D. C.; J. W. Smith, Washington, D. C.; Mae Walker of 8 E. 33rd street, this city. Over forty guests were present and dinner was served in nine courses. Albert George Instead of Robert George. In an article about Mr. Albert P. George, the well-known lawyer of this city, the name was printed Robert George. We apologize to Mr. George and state that it was a slip of the pen and not of the mind. The Freeman correspondent is always glad to amuse for typographical mistakes. Miss Bessie Mitchell Guest of Miss Clark. Miss Bessie Mitchell, teacher in the public schools at Indianapolis, Ind., was in the city to spend the holidays, the guest of Miss Elizabeth Clark, of 3812 Wabash avenue. Miss Mitchell attended the Foresters' ball Thanksgiving night, was the guest of Mrs. Helen Thorne at a theater party on Friday, and on Saturday evening Miss (Continued on Page Eight) 2 Nº3 75¢ Nº1 75¢ Nº4 $1.00 FREE 50¢ STOP! READ! LEARN! What we are offering just to introduce ourselves to you. 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Florida, formerly featherweight of the fleet. Before shipping in the navy, I was employed in the Philadelphia navy yard. In the course of four years I was very successful in working my way from messenger boy to a machinist, 3rd class. It was in the navy yard where I started my pugilistic career. There was a fighter from my neighborhood, namely Preston Brown, who was very successful in the navy, because he took my lady friend. Adding insult to injury, I was given to understand that if I wasn't a fighter I needn't come around. So the next day I spent my weekly allowance for a pair of gloves, and I told my buddy, Calhoun, and my boss, Bobby Calhoun, who liked me very much. Bobby volunteered to teach me boxing. He was lightweight champion of the navy before his enlistment expired. After sending a challenge to all the ships and yards, and meeting all comers I became very good. I boxed around for nearly two years before I mustered up enough courage to go in the ring. So Bobby put up his name to (It was a trick and I was not wise until after the bout) and he asked me to second him, thereby getting me down to the club. So on this eventful night all hands mustered strong and it developed that Bobby's hand was broken and I was asked to take his place. I was told if I didn't I would I would lose my job, besides having all the people in my town know what a yellow glove I was telling me. If I did not go on. She was greatly opposed to my boxing. So I went on and for two rounds I didn't know where I was. Everybody was hollering at me. I had a pair of green tights on and I was boxing an Irishman. So you see just where I stood. At the beginning of the third round I got my bearing and succeeded in flooring him twice in the third and once in the fifth, and from then on navigation was fine, but for three days afterward I was pretty blind. For the first two rounds that boy gave me one grand pace, never to be forgotten. When I got home I got another beating from mother. And after finding out I won, relented. And best of all, my lady friend was proud of me, whom I got back again. So that is how I got started in the ring. Soon afterwards I tried to enlist in the navy but I was too short, being a little under 5 feet and only weighed 105 pounds. So Bobby went and saw Commander Moffet and told him my desire. I told my lady friend and she would not think of it. About three months afterwards we had a scrap and on the impulse of the moment I shipped with Commander Moffet. My first navy bout was in Havana, Cuba and after boxing three rounds my opponent, instead of going to his corner, kept on walking out of the ring, and I have never seen him since. Probably he is still walking. We have over 1,100 men on board, and there are athletes of all descriptions and peo ple of all races and parts of the world. Consequently it is very interesting here. When the ships are to gethedral when has meets of differ ent kinds as there is much rivalry to tween ships. One of them or of we tener we have what we will happy hours." That includes boxing, singing, and movies. These happy hours are no decision bouts, but are in a way preliminary bouts for the official smoker. Official bouts are for decisions, and if a bout results in a draw, you keep on boxing until it is declared something else. We are having target practice now and we expect to be in New York City December 3rd, 1914, and it is my intention to make a tour of the big cities boxing as I will be granted 30 days fur lough. I had the pleasure last fall while our ship, Arkansas, was in Naples, Italy, to take a trip to Paris, France, a two days trip on train and boxed a President Poincariani, the president of President Mr. George Carpenter as third living the ring. It was a six-round exhibition with one of their local favorites. I have started training, as my hand has healed from an operation which I had performed on from an old wound received in Mexico, and, to my surprise, I have retained my old hitting power and I can hit quick and with safety. It was during the landing of Americans, marines and sailors in Vera Cruz, Mexico, April 22, 1914. I was very unfortunate in being shot in the hand. Our ship was very lucky, because we only lost two men killed and eleven wounded. I was very disappointed because I thought we were going to fight in an open field just like the pictures I have seen with a band playing and the captain waving his sword, etc. Instead, I found we had to fight in streets, alleyes, and houses, sleeping with our clothes on eating canned bill (corned beef) and bread and warm water. It was sickening, for some of the Mexicans were lying dead in the streets for days at a time. I was my unlucky job after the fighting for me, for I had to help pile the dead in a pile so they could be buried. Believe me, it was some job, and take it from me, I was for the first time really scared, for I was assigned to the 12 o'clock midnight to 4 a. m. watch, and you know how much use I have for the dead people. The way we did during the fighting was for each ship's company to take a central street and go from house to house and chase the soldiers out. A very funny incident occurred and I have to laugh when I think of it. There was a Mexican soldier who gave me a lot of trouble and we cornered him in a house and he pretended he was shot and then a red cross (Mexican) came and got him, and someone made a suggestion that we search the stretcher. We pulled the sheet up and we found him very much alive with two revolvers and gun alongside of him. As far as I can account for, I'm only responsible for three Mexicans biting the dust. That was in self-defense. It was in each case him or me and if they had known that for two straight rifle matches I got two medals for marksmanship I guess they would have shuffled off. I never knew that those I hope to see this in your valuable paper, as I think it might be interesting to some of your readers. I will close up the image, and open for dates after I fight Mark Spencer in Boston at the Atlas A. A. for 12 rounds, December 10, 1914. 1914 Bantam Champion U. S. Navy, P. S.; The only colored American fighter down there was Jim Smith, the middleweight champion of Mexico . It was my hard luck not to find anybody under 125 pounds. NEW YORK DISTRICT ATTORNEY WHITMAN SAYS ANOTHER SECRETARY WILL SUCCEED CHARLEY HARVEY. NEW YORK, Nov. 30.—This is the photo of ' James J. Ferriebue, New York City's most popular colored sport. Mr. Ferriebe is president of the James J. Ferriebe Association which is a social and political association. When Mr. Whitman steered himself self successful as New York's M. B. district attorney, Mr. Ferribee's association held a special meeting and indented him for governor. He readily accepted the indorsement and sent letters of thanks to Ferribee's association and when Mr. Whitney secured the nomination to be a Republican candidate for governor, Mr. Ferribee had an interview with Mr. Whitman and he promised Mr. Ferribee that if he was elected he would take the ban and give every man an chance in the boxing game regardless of race, creed or color. The game is practically on the burn here on account of Mr. O'Neil, Major Dixon and Charley Harvey's move. No doubt the promoters will welcome the lifting of the ban and all New York is quite confident that Mr. Whitman will play his part. The recent knockout blow handed Coffroth, which means Sunny Jim Coffroth elsewhere for his share, until Uncle McCarey do likewise. Already many New Orleans' best sporting writers have sent Mr. Coffroth the card, but in a case like this, Mr. Dormouck Tortorich must be pleased with this move as he must much credit for the great success of New Orleans as a boxing club. Then should Jas, J. Coffroth find it his fortune to open the proposed big arena in New Orleans? What will Thomas McCarey see bright. New Orleans is the only place running twenty match and Billy Gibson and Jack Curley saw it first in Mexico and if the game booms there we may rest assured that Mr. Gibson will gladly give up his interest in the Fairmond Club now running very poor conditions. That only goes to prove that the game here is bad. One can easily remember the great cards Mr. Gibson arranged last year and in Europe the war has the best of it. There is even champion Freddie Welsh here, while he may have remained there for a while longer had it not been for the war. Others are Colin Bell and Sam McVey who no doubt feared the war; Joe Jeannette, the clever Hoboken, N. J. heavy-weight accused of queering boxing game in New York City. Many blame it on money-hungry promoters who would unexperience men with top notchers because they could figure in one boxer as the attraction and may small prices for a larger. This sometimes some time ago in one of the clubs. They matched Jeannette and after being so badly battered he was knocked by Jeannette and after this the commissioners began planning to stop mixed bouts. They finally agreed and their plans went through easily. With Coffroth and McCaven idle and with the great success of Charlie White in his recent ring battles, Chicago may have six-round bouts. May such be the case, it is a certainty that Jas, J. Coffroth or Thomas McCaven will not act until a regular commission is appointed. Mr. Jas, J. Ferribee, who has managed some of the greatest and best miten in the roped arena, is now manager of young Geo. Dixon, the clever Chicago featherweight, who claims the colored feather weight championship of the world and will defend his title against all comers. Dixon is matched for several eastern engagements, after which he expects to go west to fill a few theatrical engagements in order to return here the latter part of January for a busy 1915 campaign. Dixon's big athletic show has been quite an attraction in the east. Address all communications to Jas, J. Ferribee, 525 Leaox Ave, New York City. FOOTBALL RECEIPTS THIS YEAR WILL ESTABLISH NEW RECORD. NEW HAVEN, Conn.—The football attendance receipts this year will establish new high records. The attendance of all the important games this year has been greater than ever before. The war may have crimped the base ball patronage, but it has had no effect upon the college sport. More than 1,000,000 persons will see the big games in the different parts of the country, and the average price per head will be $1.50, bringing the total rating up to $1,500,000. In other years, large attendance was made up largely by students or graduates of the university engaged in the battling. That part of the lie which had no alma mater and which got all its learning in the grammar schools or in the schools of business didn't patronize the games to any extent. But this year it is different. Football has made a strong appeal to all the classes in the past two years. The adoption of the open-style game that permits the spectators to see what is going on and which simplifies the game from the spectator's viewpoint has enabled tens of thousands of persons to grasp the intricacies of football, and these thousands have become enthusiastic rooters. The receipts of the Harvard-Michigan game were in the neighborhood of $50,000. The Harvard-Princeton game receipts were over $70,000. The Yale-Princeton receipts were only total $70,000, while the receipts from the Yale-Harvard game, which will be played next Saturday, will reach over $125,000. The receipts for the three big games would have been larger had the accommodations for spectators been greater. The Yale Bowl will seat 70,000. When it was in the course of construction it was said by some that the stands never could be filled. Yet requests for more than 120,000 seats were made for that game. The requests for seats for the Yale-Princeton game were thousands in excess of the ticket supply. Attempts are now being made to steal from the so-called "smaller" colleges the glory that is theirs through beating or tying the big elevens, by charging that these small colleges and national football players to bolster up their ranks. The chances are 10 to 1 that there is absolutely no truth in the charges—that the charges are false and that they can not be backed up. As is usual with charges of this kind, no real names are mentioned in the article. The indictment is a blanket one. Whenever a "small" eleven that has a student enrollment about one-fifth or one-tenth that of Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Michigan, Chicago or the other big colleges, ambles along and knocks the wadding out of the big college, such charges usually follow the "old grads" and the students of the big colleges can't see how it is possible for a small college eleven to wallop a big college eleven unless there is some crooked work behind it. So they charge that the small colleges used "ringers." They assert blatantly that "no small college team could beat us otherwise." In the old days the chances of a small eleven beating a big eleven were a small old style football ruled and beef and muscle trumped 99 times out of 100. But in these modern days when the open game is in force, when speed and brains arGreater assets than beef, there always is a great degree of uncertainty as to just how a football game will end. It is charged that one of the small elevens that gave a big eleven a beautiful beating used a professional in one of the guard positions. Taking it from the statements made one is led to believe that this "professional" guard was solely responsible for the victory of the small eleven. Every one is left to assume that as soon as the game began the simon-pure amateurs on the small team quit work and let the professional on the job, the said professional playing all the positions by his lonesome. The small colleges, we are informed through the medium of the article, hire professional football players at an average wage of $25 or $30 a month and board. This statement is laughable. If a youth is husky enough to play guard on a college eleven he certainly is husky enough to tackle some other sort of job. And any old kind of job would pay him more than $30 per month, that's a cliché that everyone would tackle would involve the same risks to life and limb as football does. If the charges had declared that the alleged "ringers" get $500 a month there might have been some who would have given the matter consideration. But $30 sounds like bunk. WOLGAST EARNED BIG MONEY IN BING DESPIEH HIS BAD LUCK. NEW YORK, Nov. 14—Ad Wolgast, who strove so valiantly to regain his title from Freddie Welsh a week ago Monday, has earned more money in the ring than any lightweight in the history of the game. Adolph, who for several years struggled along under the appellation of the "cheese champion" (inflicted upon him by Battling Nelson), has poured a mite over $300,000 into his coffers since he adopted boxing as a profession seven years ago. Of this vast sum Promoter Tom McCarey chipped in over $90,000 in the form of purses. The other coast promoter, Jim Cofforth, contributed somewhat over $80,000 in purses. Over the summer Wolgast received for one battle was $47,000 for his fight with Jose Rivers at Vernon, Cal, on July 4 two years ago. Rivers was knocked out in 13 rounds. Wolgast received $20,097 as his end of the receipts and $27,000 for his moving picture rights. The receipts totaled $43,000. Wolgast has engaged in no less than 11 figats in which the receipts aggregated over $25,000. Little Ad has never suffered the ignominy of a knockout and has been floored but twice in his ring career—once when he won the title from Nelson and the other time when he lost the premier honors to Ritchie. Adolphus has the betting fever in most aggravated form. He never fails to back himself heavily for a fight, as he says that is the inspiration he needs to battle in his best form. In his championship battle with Nelson, Wolgast backed himself to the extent of $5,400, which he won, and he scored 77,777 wagers he passed over the title to Ritchie. And all this despite the fact that Wolgast's hands are brittle. The diminutive Michigander is the unluckiest first-rank fighter in the game and he has lost close to $100,000 through injuries sustained just prior to big battles. Wolgast is now in moving pictures. Other pugilists who have seen their best days in the ring are turning to another field of endeavor to gather in the shekels. The motion picture game has countless former ring men in its midst, but as yet not one has ascended to stardom. Generally they are to be found in the mob scene at $2.50 per dlem. Sailor Burke tried his hand at posing for the "movies" several weeks ago and quit in a huff after one day's work. He told a speaker around by a performance, and upon being presented with a regulation $2.50, quit on the spot. 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Pratt, reporter. illinois University, of Chicago, is here spending two weeks visiting old lifelong friends, Mr. Chas. Christopher and wife at 2800 Hallville street. Mr. A. R. Flagg, of Hutchins, spent availble on business and returned home Sunday. The crew of workers at the new Oak café all read the Freeman TALKATIVE BOXER WIN Many Instances in "Kidding" Paved Wing the Knocko PHILADELPHIA, practice of hitters "hi 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—it always Receive Prompt Attention Daily These Columns at 2922 Cochran Street, or Phone, Haskell 6956. (Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochair St, Phone, 817-265-2611 or Col. J. Griffin) Items of socials, churches, lodges, clubs and business parties or persons, firms and corporations are given the best attention weekly by our news gatherers in Dallas. The squad is just the kind you like to meet and greet and that they never fail to land, is why you hear the name of the Freeman ringing her and there. Mrs. Charlie Moore is busy with her school work and reports a large enrollment of pupils. The rains made it almost impossible to walk on some of the streets in the various districts where our people are the largest property owners and the streets are not to blame. Owners, do your duty. A properly signed petition and some one to present it to the commissioners will be a good starter towards the needs of street improvements in the districts of colored people. Just a few more days before old Santa Claus will visit the good boys and girls and old folks too if they have the price planked down before he starts. Mr. Ellis Willis, one of the moguls of the treating trust of Dallas, got a going bee into his head one day last week and went to Houston, where he visited his Bayou City friends. His souvenirs were Dallas hamburgers as long as they lasted. At Ennis and Corsicana he had to replenish his stock with the porter or T. P. & W. This he could not do so he cuged up. He is back with lots of tales to tell. He has one for you. Mrs. Martha Whittaker, on Royal street, feasted the members and visitors of the G. L. P. S. Club at her residence last Monday afternoon. A most fashionable gathering assembled and a topical time was had. Mrs. Dean Rowell is home from a several days' stay in the Panther City visiting friends. The idlers and loafing elements are told to beat it. The sharks are up to the game and change their beats when the law changes their morning, noon and night. H. W. Scott, the grocer, has just what you wish in his line. We note a marked improvement in the horses and wagons of Mrs. S. O. Jackson, J. R. Perkins, the Shaw Co., the Big Four Co., Waggoner & Co., movers of furniture. The little expressman can do this same kind of improvement if he will only make the sacrifice. It is pay time for the last time in this year so have it ready when the collector calls as he needs it badly. Mr. and Mrs. Powell Kennady of Rockdale, Texas, are in the metropolis and contemplate making it their future home. Rev. W. L. Dixon is being much talked of these days for his master piece sermons on Industrial Uplift. Performers will do themselves a bit of beneficial saving by addressing their open time in to Mr. Ed Lee, Dallas, Texas. Mrs. E. D. Dane, of Neoasha, Kan., and Mrs. R. L. Adams, of Omaha, Neb., are here visiting their mother, Mrs. Francis Tolliver, 2914 Trinidad street. Mr. Roy Ruff has quit the bunch and got married to Mrs. Della Burks of Willow street. Mr. Henry James is slowing up on his hard running and is soon to weed one of the fair damsels of the metropolis. The new uniforms for the First Regiment K. of P. band recently ordered, have arrived and will be worn by the members at their banquet Wednesday night, December 9, 1914, at the Majestic Club hall. Invitations are being sent out by the members and the invitation committee. Let the members and Court of Calahain of the Knights enter their full duty here in giving these musicians their financial aid and come out to their banquet. You are welcome. Order your Christmas number of the Freeman now. It promises to eclipse all previous efforts. Now is the time to have it sent to your best girl or friend for six months, three months or one year. See Griffin and he will do the rest. The Boran and Stewart crew of teamsters and carmen, all admire the Freeman and read it each week. Mrs. L. E. Cunningham, of Caldwell, Kansas, is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hensley, 708 Horton street and is being shown every courtesy that goes to make her two weeks' stay a pleasure. Miss Ada Mead, of San Marcus, Texas, reports a jolly time while here spending two months visiting in the metropolis. Dr. T. F. Mayes, of the Mayes Medical Center is spending awhile on business in Muskogee, Okla., in the interest of the company and visiting his better half. Mrs. B. E. Hendricks, who has been confined to her bed for several weeks with pneumonia, is slowly on the recovery. The improvement on the residence of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Gregory on Gillott street looks very progressive. Several auto parties from the city attended the wedding of Mr. M. C Tabb and Miss Coombs, at Grand Prairie Tuesday night and showered them with congratulations, presents and rice and wished them abundant success. Mr. Willie Grice, of Waco, spent a few days here visiting relatives and friends. He looks very much like a married man since he calls Waco his home. So says his uncle, Mr. Nelson Jones. The following persons want the Freeman in their homes: Frank Bledsoe, Dr. W. H. Anderson, Mr. Bd Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. M. Johnson, Mrs. I. H. Winn, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Miller, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Jones, Miss Mary Howard and Mrs. Willie Mai Evans. Dr. A. H. Ponchee, a graduate of the Illinois University, of Chicago, is here spending two weeks visiting old lifelong friends, Mr. Chas. Christopher and wife at 2800 Hallville street. Mr. A. R. Flagg, of Hutchins, spent awhile here on business and returned home Sunday. The crew of workers at the new Live Oak cafe all read the Freeman and praise it at all times. Dallas is getting to be the performers' winter headquarters. All the picture houses on the Central avenue stroll are doing a big business on Sunday. Henry Smith and the York bunch keep fat and cheery out of the south pole and those big porterhouses they carry. Mother Grace of the shining lights with her shiners but has been indisposed for a few days. The new pressing shop on Elm street is where you will be treated right in work. Mr. Gasper spent Sunday with his family at Corsician and reported for duty with Mr. Bishop Johnson Monday. Mr. Columbus Johnson is nursing a mashed right toe. Mr. Frank Mullin is at home from a few days' handshaking with friends at Fort Worth. Mrs. M. C. Griffin and Master J. G. Griffin, Jr., are up after several days' illness. LIMA, OHIO Miss Cheney, of Coatsville, is the guest of Miss-Marie Sims. Mrs. Bozzell received the sad news of the death of her father in Zanesville, Ohio. Miss Lettie King is going to Toledo, Ohio. Mr. William Harrison has opened a game and fish market. We wish him success. Rev. Lowery of Cleveland, Ohio, preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. Prof. E. W. B. Curry and Captain F. L. Reynolds, of Urbana, Ohio, attended the corn boys reception at Memorial hall Friday night in the interest of our own boys and girls. The professor and the captain look forward to the time when there will be some inducement extended which will encourage scientific farming and specially corn raising among the colored youths of Ohio. While in the city they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Moxley. THE WRITINGS OF SIDNEY C TOPP, OF THE BIBLICAL SOCIETY. KANSAS CITY, MO. The second anniversary of the writings of Sidney C. Tapp on the Bible will be given at the Fraternal Hall, 1109 Grand avenue, Sunday, December 6, at 8 p. m. The program for the occasion was thought out. Among those who will be invited to the event, Dr. J. W Carter, Gus. T. Wasson, attorney, and A. K. Knox, attorney, three well known colored citizens. ALEXANDRIA, LA. The faculty and students of Lampung College rendered an excellent program on Thanksgiving evening. The faculty and students of Central Louisiana ana Academy rendered a fine program on last Friday, November 27. The night students took an active part in the school in the city that is having night school. It is under the management of Principal H. T Wise. ST. PETERSBURG FLA.. NEWS. (By Miles S. Washington.) The new skating rink has opened up and the young set are enjoying themselves very much. . The B. Y. P. U. choir practice every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. All the young boys are invited to join. . Samuel Harper, captain of the Western Cadet Co., No. 18, requests all of the members to be present at every drill night, as we are preparing for the trip to Tallahassee next May. . Subcribe for Freeman and pay the boy up promptly, as he can not let you have the paper the next time. The paper is for sale at Budd's drug store, also at 811 Second avenue. BOZEMAN, MONT. Special to The Freeman. News reached here through Mr. Albert Marshall, that Mr. Serius Grove fought a draw at Helena, Mont. on the 26th, with Mr. Frank Hays of Butte, Mont., before the H. A. C. Mr. Serius Groves, through his manager, challenges any 133 pounder. Write Mr. A. Marshall, Elks' Home, Bozeman, Mont. Mat.Mat H. Walker is convalescent. Mrs. James Simms, owing to ill health, left for a visit with her. Mr. Ell Rogers is convalescent. MOUND CITY, ILL. The Pulaski County Teachers' Association met the 27th and 28th. A high class of addresses were delivered by Dr. L. C. Lord, president of East Illinois State Normal University, Charleston, Ill.; Miss Fadra R. Homes, critic teacher in Southern Illinois State Normal University and by A. L. Whitenberg, of the State Department of Public Instruction, Springfield. All those present expressed themselves as having been much benefited by this meeting. This association is one of the best conducted teachers' gatherings in the State, being composed of all the colored and the white teachers. Amity and comity have prevailed here for twenty-five years. The position of secretary has been conceded to some of the Lovejoy school ever since its beginning, the position is held at present by Miss Cecilia McCray. Of all programs and mittees we are given an equal showing and no attempt is made to "Jim Crow" or segregate us but we meet and do business without the least friction yet socially we do not mix in our functions. The good feeling that exists between the citizens of this county is something to be admired. J. G. Steele, teacher of the fifth and sixth grades in our public school, who has been coroner of this county for more than twenty years, was called to Mounds on the night of Thanksgiving to hold an inquest. Rev. Smith, of the First Free Baptist church, has been conducting a revival meeting for several weeks. A reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. Smith, of Louisville, ovating at their evidence in honor of Miss M. B. Kennedy of St. Louis, which was enjoyed by a few friends from Chicago Cairo, Metropolis, Mounds, Mound City. Music was furnished by Mr. A. Clempons and E. J. Bolen. TALKATIVE BOXERS WIN IN THE RING Many Instances in History Where "Kidding" Paved Way for Landing the Knockout Punch. PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 10.—The practice of boxers "kidding" or taunting each other in the ring is as old as the history of boxing itself, and the art of cutting conversation has many times been employed to influence the result of a battle by principals who were not inclined to admit the truth of the adage which states that "Silence is golden." It will be remembered that Jim Corbett, when acting as second for Jeffries in the lamentable Reno burlesque made free use of all the powers of sarcasm he possessed in an attempt to get Jack Johnson rattled. Jim was a pretty good hand at that sort of thing in the days when he was an active factor in ring engagements, and more than once talked an opponent into a state of fury, with the result that the furious one lost control of himself and left openings which Corbett was quick to take advantage of. A Reno, however, the gag didn't work, the negro merely grinned in response to the victim's ants, and occasionally fired back at answer over Jeffries' shoulder. It was Corbett's "goat" that suffered capture instead of the intended victim's, and Jim was in a peach of a temper by the time hostilities were finished. When Charley Mitchell and Jim Corbett met for the heavyweight title at Jacksonville, Fla., the former was in anything but good shape and knew well that his chances of victory were slim to the point of elimination. Mitchell figured that if he could only make Corbett fight wild in the opening round there was a chance of nailing Jim on the jaw and closing things up in a hurry. Consequently, when the principals and seconds stepped to the center of the arena for instructions by the referee, Charley bent over to Corbett and saw the resulting results into the American's ear. What he said would not bear publication, for Mitchell was a master of billingsgate and general obscenity when he chose to turn himself in that direction. His remarks on Corbett's probable ancestry and habits were barbed with venom and Jim turned deathly white with rage. Mitchell was knocked out in the third round and when the accounts of the battle were published every one was surprised to note that the clever, cautious Corbett had for once thrown science to the winds and slugged like a madman. This was exactly what Mitchell wanted him to do, and the Englishman actually succeeded in gaining first blood with a straight, stinging drive to Corbett's face that brought the claret pumping freely from Jim's nostrils. But that was as far as carles was got with his well-laid Corbett, had managed to make Corbett fighting made never before or after did the latter ever swine as idly as when he was making headsdeavors to separate Charley's headpiece from his shoulders—but the American was too big, strong and fast for his opponent, and crushed him by sheer force. The only defeat suffered by Terry McGovern prior to the fateful day when he met his waterloo at the hands of Young Corbett was caused by loss of temper due to remarks made by his opponent. The latter was Tim Callahan, one of the cleverest featherweights ever developed in this city, Billy Roche, the veteran referee and trainer, was second Callahan. The bout took place in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 23, 1896. The lads were boxing under "clean break" rules, a style that was not suited to Terry's liking, for as every one knows it was at close quarters and hammering away in the clinches that the Brooklyn terror shone. Still Terry was doing very well and Roche early realized that unless something unexpected happened Callahan would surely pull down the short end of the money. At the close of the tenth round Callahan staggered to his corner in bad shape. Roche whispered something in his ear. Callahan nodded assent and sprang briskly up at the sound of the gong. As he squared off McGovern rushed as usual and Tim went to the clinch in a hurry. "Break!" yelled the referee, but Callahan held on, and muttered to McGovern in bitter accents: "You got the gall to call yourself a true Irishman, you dockrat. Every one knows you're an A. P. A." This insult set Terry's Celtic blood and gripped Callahan around the neck with the rage that drove him in the stomach with the rage. It was a clear foul and the referee at once stopped the proceedings and declared Callahan the winner. Kid McCoy had a nasty way of sneering at and saying sarcastic things to an opponent, and nearly drove Peter M麓h with his jeers and insults when he knocked the big Celt out at Coney Island, Jan. 1, 1900. Tom Ryan had little to say when in action, excepting when he was opposed to Mysterious Billy Smith. There was no love lost between these two; perhaps it is not too much to say that they hated each other worse than any pair of gloved gents who ever adorned the roped arena. They met several times in the ring, and on each occasion a swearing duel ensued that turned the atmosphere blue. He took his battles with Joe Walcott Smith so worked upon the feelings of the Negro with terse, scathing comments that the Barbados darkey went fairly up in the air. O'Rourke, who was second Joe, tried vainly to quiet him, but Walcott boxed so wildly that Smith outpointed him two to one, and got the decision. Just before Young Corbett struck the downgrade he was matched with Jack O'Neill, in this city. O'Neill was a tough fellow and as Corbett was hot-fat the pace began to tell upon him. Early in the fifth round, while the men were sparring for an opening, Corbett suddenly glanced over at O'Neill's corner. "What are those fellows climbing into the ring for, Jack?" he queried in a surprised tone. "They haven't any business there." In unsuspecting O'Neill turned his head to look, and immediately Corbett's deadly right flashed over to his jaw, sending the local lightweight man down and out. Some of the greatest mitt men of the roped arena are managing young George Dixon, the clever Chicago middleweight. THE FREEMAN ON SALE. The Freeman is on sale at S. L. Balley's Georgetown, Ky. Agent, Philip Jewett, Y. Georgetown, Ky. Agent, Philip Jewett, Y. President of the *Tadam C. J. Walker* M. G. Is a Passport to Prosperity St. Louis, Indiana. College, 400 North West St. Louis, Indiana. College Have you Tetter Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you more than a normal amount of Dandruff? 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Base of measure—solid agate, lines to an inch, 27 inches in a column. Advertisement inserted on first page. Special advertisement inserted on first page. Special cards. Resale discount for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind. as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. Hung for burning a barn; hung for chewing slippery elm next. We insist that our correspondents do as little nagging as possible and no slandering and misrepresentation at all. They will see plainly enough that they are leading us a dog's life in explaining how it happened, or what it was. True enough, no libel suit has yet come. But we all know about that boy yelling "Wolf" once on a time. He might come, sure enough, some day. T. G. Stewart, of Wilberforce, O., is in for a buy-a-book movement. He says: "My plan is to have every colored family, and every colored single man and woman, buy at least one book from a colored author for the year 1915. We think it a splendid suggestion. It is in the interest of publisher, readers and the race as a whole. Really, until there is a certain sign of "voluntary" appreciation for what the race does, the progressive movement lacks an essential element. The good old Freeman will come to you as usual this year freighted down with good things—good reports of the year's doings. It will be better, a most natural thing, since the race is better in most ways. We will treat the progress of the race, a national biograph, and at the same time a guide to future endeavor. "Lives of great men all remind us." We will give glimpses of the lives of our successful individuals along all lines. Send in now for copies for your community. Some time ago there was agitation in the state of South Carolina owing to the fact that there were white teachers in Negro schools. A bill was introduced in the legislature having for its object the retiring of the teachers thus employed. The objection to the status was so unreasonable and so unusual that both the white and colored people of the state most bitterly fought the measure. It, however, made the lower house but failed in the senate. So the school relations of teachers in that state are still as they have been and not changed as some have thought. We are much surprised to know that S. H. Dudley, the well known comedian, thinks he has seen the necessity of joining with J. Leubrie Hill in The Darktown Folies. We, of course, congratulate Mr. Hill in having such a valuable aid for his company. It is just what's the matter. Mr. Dudley is too valuable not to stand out as a distinct theatrical quantity. He is the foremost comedian of the race. His name is a charm where there are theatre-going people. In our opinion he should be a comedian, the textor of the best people he could have found and traveled over the country giving, in a manner, an exposition of the best in his line. THE TYLER-THOMPSON UNDERSTANDING. THE TYLER-THOMPSON MIS-UNDERSTANDING. Ralph W. Tyler, formerly auditor for the navy, has written to this office, complaining that our Washington correspondent, R. W. Thompson, has said some slanderous things concerning him. Mr. Tyler wishes us to do the amende honorable by declaring that the "intrusion" of the references complained of was an oversight on our part. He wishes us to say that "the Freeman desires it understood that it will not be a party to unwarranted misrepresentation or slander of men and women of our race." Correct enough. We do not desire it understood that we will willfully malign, traduce, slander, or misrepresent any man or be a party thereto, regardless of race. We cannot see that any misrepresentation or slander is warranted. However, that's merely a figment. We are opposed to either kind of misrepresentation. We have searched Mr. Thompson's writings on Mr. Tyler, but we find nothing that would justify a law suit, the thing we are threatened with. Mr. Thompson said in a recurrent note: "Former Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, if correctly reported, is to re-enter the barber business at his old home, Coors, Ohio. He is probably correct in his claim that he's more money in barring than in the newspaper business, after having tried both." Mr. Tyler wishes us to say that "we have it direct that there was not one lota of truth in any of the statements our Washington correspondent made respecting Mr. Tyler, a man who has always evinced the kindiest and most helpful interest in the Freeman." We have no such claim. Mr. Tyler, and we set it forth in the same spirit of publicity as when the other view from Mr. Thompson was published. The fact of it is that both our correspondent and Mr. Tyler have been fighting most viciously. They are both newspaper men and we very much suspect that way down at the bottom there has been a bit of rivalry, and we have been the publication of Columbus for years. Thomson has up mong his own kind. Both are clever, but our correspondent has eclipsed everything on the "turf" in that capacity—thereby hangs a tale, maybe. Tyler, it appears to us, does not wish to concede Thompson's ability owing to their respective origins. But by your works ye are known. And then again a social function in Washington where Tyler ruled caused some unpleasantness. Both men broke out in print. Thompson was at home there; he proved long winded and Tyler went down for the count—hence these tears. Here's a sample of Thompson's recent shot and which goes in like one from a Bertha Krupp: Following the departure of the "high-browed" former Auditor of the Navy Department, the dead line of so-called "salesmen" has been considerably lowered from the 1,800-per-year salary notch, and the community seems to be getting along all right on the "do-the-thing" basis. A man is worth what his character and ability call for, no matter whether he is lucky enough to reach the top of the pay scale in many instances the appointee to high office in Washington is a political accident, and social standing can not be maintained in salary the temporary position affords. Perhaps this little fling was no less aggravating than the other. It is a slight reminder of the fact that there was some kind of a hitch in society affairs where the two gentlemen figured. We do not encourage our correspondents even to go so far as that. But in their defense, Mr Thompson's particularly, we insist that we see nothing more than taunts and nagging. We take it that he will not pursue the thing further since Mr. Tyler has thrown up his hands. We say this, not because we wish to lay on Mr. Tyler but because both men were fighting, the advantage being with Tyler as long as he was an auditor of the Treasury Department. "HECKLING. THE PRESIDENT PAYS." (From the New York Evening Post, Ind't.) "Judging by the results of Mr. Trotter's visit to the White House to protest against segregation, it would almost seem as if it paid to be rude to the President of the United States. Had Mr. Trotter not "rilled" the President, and been forbidden the White House, his entire visit and the question of segregation would not have figured in the newspapers save to the extent of perhaps three or four lines, if at all. But as it is, the cause of the Colored Federal Employees has received a kind of publicity that could not have been bought for money. Editorials without number have presented the Southern and Northern side. Besides the editors, hundreds of color of now-matter have appeared, and cartoons of all sorts and kinds. More than that, the Republican politicians have taken note of it all, so that it may again be aired in Congress. Except in the narrowest Southern circles, the concensus of opinion seems to be that the President blundered gravely both in losing his temper and in taking up a position which lays him open to the charge of being prejudiced against ten million Americans and unfathiable to his teachings in the "New Freedom." We would not, of course seem to condone Mr. Trotter's rudeness. The fact that the sensational regularly gets into the newspapers when quiet causes are so constantly overlooked, is responsible for the phenomenon that Mr. Trotter has advanced his cause by forgetting the respect due to the occupant of the White House." We reproduce the above cheerfully, owing to the fine exposition of the Trotter incident with President Wilson. We have insisted that the Negro editor was right in what he asked for. We, however, were inclined to the view that he was rather brusque in the presentation. There are a few persons who take exceptions to our position, thinking that we should see the proper thing in all Mr. Trotter did. We said that the way he conducted himself was not important to the question. We are not to lose our rights even if the two men had fought. Beyond this, to personally contend with the President is too much concession to the office. The whips and spurs come from the people who sit Presidents in office to carry out their will. It would be a fearful thing to think that any one man had the control of our fear of the supreme Court is the court of the last republic and not the man of our republic. True enough one man may use his office to impede, but he has no such right under the Constitution. The judicial department of the country is the place to get justice, failing here none is to come through the peaceful endeavors of the people. Mr. Trotter's rudeness, if rude, was merely an incident. We lose the point when discussing the veracity of the two men. And we are extremely impolite if we take the word of Mr. Trotter or any other man in preference to that of the President of the United States. A LYNCHING A Negro man and his wife were lynched at Byhalla, Miss., a few days ago because they burned a barn, according to what was alleged. This sounds barbarous enough, and especially to those who do not know the conditions. This kind of advertisement is what has done the race perhaps, its greatest injury. We are pictured as a people, by those who have no means of knowing better, who are in mortal fear of our lives, and without the benefit of judge or jury. Negroes coming to us from abroad have that notion because they are in the lynchings. We are put to a sad dilapidation since we do have the lynching business now, and then in spite of the preponderance of good things. But what does a mob care about all of this? It can be best personified by a bludgeon studded with burly knots. A senseless thing without the capacity for thought or reason. It is unfortunate that we are compelled to give publicity to the doings of the mob and at the same time fortunate. The active mob is a transaction of shame, and it is with a feeling of race shame, humiliation, that the conscientious Negro editor, lecturer or publicist in general makes known what it does, knowing that such publicity lessens the race in popular esteem. Races come up high when they are very careful of their rights. This is true even as it concerns the weak nations, numerically indians are a good example. They are everywhere in evidence, in art-science, because they registered their resolves high and religiously lived up to them. We are not in for the melting down and the recasting of our race. And after all, our troubles and humiliation as between the present condition of the two races that of the Negro, we think is to be preferred. Nother the have been or the one or the other should have been, measured by the fair cailing of those seen about us. The Indians hate our spirit of submission. They love us out of their great fund of sympathy, caught up from their vicissitudal meandering over the meads of life. Their natures are ingrained against mutuality with the white people. They confess a hopelessness of any condition to be brought about by their own activities. If they would live, it must be by the white man's program. This has been sullenly agreed to. We are not in for this fate even if the utmost fortitude and heroism. Nor is it necessary to invite extinction in order to be a people. The role played with the Indians, owing to their nature perhaps was necessary. Their loss was the world's gain. Was it thus written from the beginning? Answer fatalists. constitutional right is that it is a personal one. "It is the individual who is entitled to the equal protection of the laws, and if he is denied by a common carrier, acting in the matter under the authority of the state, facilities or convenences in the course of his journey under substantially the same conditions as furnished to another traveler, he may properly complain that his substantial privileges have been invaded." So after all it appears that we have won only a poor moral victory. As we understand it the court will hold, when the case is properly presented, that the Negroes are to have the same comforts, luxuries, as are provided for the white traveling public. This is a poor moral victory. The mailled companies have no right to take first class pay for second-class accommodations. It is but human to give equal consideration although some of us may not merely of this city, press stirring sermon Sunday at 29th, at the First Baptist Rev. McDaniels, of Clerk, was in our mist Sunday. Occupied the pupit of the tist church. He preached and appreciative audience. The writer spent That the city. He was royally by friends and relatives. Messrs. Giles Red and tended the Thanksgiving keg. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. (By Nellie Early, 565) Mr. Walter Blue, the a cook at Carlinville, Ill., Thanksgiving afternoon to We are the opposites of the Indians, too opposite, some will say; but everything has worked out for the best. We have said more than once that if there was an appreciable gain in all direction, steadily, even if slow, that kind of progress is satisfactory. It does not mean that the fight for advance was to cease. The Civil War did not come of itself as an opposition to slavery, but it would have been a misfit for this day of high Christianity, but we would have had it if it had not been for the agitation against it. The mob is getting to be a back number through the winning process of fighting it in its teeth. While publicity of the humiliating race assaults—mobbing—has made for shame, more has been gained than if tamely submitted to without a murmer of protest, harking back to days when the other cheek was offered. We are made ashamed; but in our shame we will try to burn up the cockles of the heart of those concerned in making spectacles of us. It is not necessary to racialize crime when it is committed. This was done to us. Raping was set down as an act of vengeance and the mob was made to make the charge stick—the raping of white women. We fought this to the ropes where it hung suspended and lifeless a thing counted out for all time. Barn burning is a poor cause for lynching, and as are the many other reasons given within the last few years. There is no further preachment of condemnation left in us—the race—against the practice. What has been done and said is in motion and for good. Now when a lynching occurs there arises out of the horrible 'it' as an unjustifiable nouncement of a new crucifixion and the sign of our unified voice of protest. THE OKLAHOMA "JIM CROW" LAW SUSTAINED. The Negroes of the country have been anxiously waiting to learn what the Supreme Court would say on the question before it wherein were involved the standing of the races before the "Jim Crow" laws of the state of Oklahoma. A case has been before that court for some time, reaching settlement, if it may be called settled, this week, the Negroes being nonsuited, that court sustaining the lower court of Oklahoma. As we see it, the race has both won and lost. The court, the majority, joined in the opinion that that part of the Oklahoma "Jim Crow" which permitted railroads to provide sleeping and chair car accommodations only to the white race was unconstitutional, but it did not so decree, because of the fact that the opinion on which the case was presented. It is seen, technically loses. It was in that the major opinion of the court was against the constitutionality of the Oklahoma law on the point of coaches of equal facilities. A moral victory has been won, even if non-suited in the contention, if credence rests in the declaration of those justices who hold that the proviso permitting railroads to provide sleeping and chair-car accommodations only to the white race, is unconstitutional. How the Negroes may recover does not seem to be a very difficult matter. The court has plainly pointed the way; it has said go and amend your case—that's all. The case was one in which five negroes sought an injunction to restrain five railroads in Oklahoma from enforcing the law. The Oklahoma Federal Courts held the law constitutional. In the opinion by the majority, Justice Hughes stated that previous decisions that laws for separate coaches for the two races were constitutional were not to be questioned. This clearly means that the present status, that of separate coaches, is to remain—unquestioned. And it is fair enough under the circumstances, and a thing which has been accepted with fairly good grace. The Supreme Court some time ago felt the necessity to rule extra-judicial, if we may so call it, because it recognized the strong anti-Negro influence in the Southern section, and was governed to some extent accordingly. The Berea school case called forth the information from that, our highest court, and that it admit that the clutches of prejudice and discrimination were too strong for it. Those of us who are interested in the country's weal, as we are our own, saw it much as the Supreme Court saw it. Not that it was right, but that it was as right as the times permitted it to be. The thing higher than the Supreme Court is the people. The only question arising, and the only one that can arise is, "Are the people interpreted correctly? If so, and the action is accordingly, there is no further appeal. It will be seen that even Republics have their bad places under certain conditions. Persuasion is the last hope, the conversion of the people against themselves. Separate coaches for the races is a fact in the South. The Negroes, while admitting the un-American situation, the un-Christly attitude, the unbrotherly relationship, bowed in submission out of respect for the white man's known views on social equality. Out of respect of his views, and which, owing to the previous condition of servitude, we, in spite of our anchorage in the general constitution, have waived, in a manner, our rights in this contention, asking that similar treatment be accorded us and not the white man's association. Justice' Hughes in sustaining the Negroes' contention for equal accommodation said: "The reasoning is that there may not be enough persons of African descent seeking these accommodations to warrant the outlay in providing them. This argument with respect to the value of the traffic seems to be without merit. It makes the constitutional right depend upon the number of persons who may be discriminated against, whereas the essence of the constitutional right is that it is a personal one. "It is the individual who is entitled to the equal protection of the laws, and if he is denied by a common carrier, acting in the matter under the authority of the state, facilities or conveniences in the course of his journey under substantially the same conditions as furnished to another traveler, he may properly complain that his substantial privileges have been invaded." So after all it appears that we have won only a poor moral victory. As we understand it the court will hold, when the case is properly presented, that the Negroes are to have the same comforts, luxuries, as are provided for the white traveling public. This is a poor moral victory. The railroad companies have no right to take first class pay for second-class accommodations. It is but human to give equal consideration although some of us may not be up enough, ethically, to thoroughly appreciate the consideration. What shall be done with those of us who are prepared for the white man's test of civilization? All of this is beside law. In contrast, it is; transcends it, and their own responsibility to the kingdom of white hearts its best arbitration. To be real plain, the well equipped "Him Crow" car should be hailed as an opportunity to work around a disagreeable point in the route of general progression. Says the Washington dispatch, "The five railroads in the case asked the court, when the case decided today was argued, to hold the entire law unconstitutional if the "luxury" provisse was annulled." The railroad companies are sometimes called soulless corporations, merciless, gripping concerns that play no favorites. This is considered an ugly disposition by many, and to be thought of abstractly, we guess it is all right. However, as it concerns the Negroes the companies are in the right to have their own rights, this very "ugly" manifestation. They do not wish to be put to the expense of conducting two services when one could answer just as well. They are asking that the whole business be knocked out, and which demand is the real victory of the occasion even if proposed as a thing of economy. ROYAL A. C.'s DEFEATED IN GREAT BATTLE. CINCINNATI, O.—(Special)—In one of the hardest fought games ever seen in the Frederick Douglass school gym, the Royal A. C.'s, of Indinapolis, were defeated by the Douglass high's of this city, by the score of 18 to 16. The gym was crowded by the most fashionably dressed and best class of people of the city, and they were free with their applause for the great challenge. The team had been under way but a few seconds when Captain Hazzard of Royals, tossed a beautiful field goal, and then a moment later duplicated the feat, giving his team the lead, which they kept the remainder of the period. With the score 4-0 in favor of the R. A. C.'s, Woodson of the D. H.'s, tossed a long goal and then Willis made a foul goal, making the score 5-2. The score then seasawed for the rest of the period, the score at the end of the half, Royals 11, Douglass 8. At the beginning of the second half both teams began playing careful and the score was light. However, with one minute to play and the score 15-14 Royals, Woodson brought the crowd to its feet by pitting the Cincinnati bunch in the lead with a field goal. The sudden loss of the lead seemed to daze the Royals and before they could wake up Woodson duplicated his feat, making the score 18-15 Douglass. The Royals then realizing what had happened, played like demons, but before they could even the score time was called. For Hazzard's team Bryant and McGuire played great games at guard, while Woodson at center for the home boys was easily the star of the game. Lineup and score: R. A. C.'s. Douglass. Willis F Mason Hazzard, Capt. F Hill, Capt Butler C Woodson McGuire G Gant Bryce G Tipple Field goals- Woodson, 6; Hazard 4; Willis, 3; Mason, 1; Butler, 1; Hill, 1. CAIRO, ILL. Services were held at the First Miss- maryion Baptist church as usual. Rev Foster preached a powerful sermon at 11 a. m., text Acts 27: 27. At 8 a. m. P. J. H. Starter, D.D., preached a real interesting sermon, subject, "Get Money." The doors of the church were opened for the reception of member. Two joined, one at 11 a. m. and one at night services. The clubs reported: Sewing Circle, $16.45, Mrs. Emma Farrow; Golden Leaf, $13.50, Mrs. Fannie B. Jones, president; Booster, $4.25, Mrs. Bethena Turpin, president; the Thanksgiving Committee, $18.45; Mrs. Tinnie Watson, chairman; the Penny Saving Club, $5.50. Mr. Dennis Farrow, president. The choir rendered some choice selections, Mrs. J. H. Starks, pianist. The choir will meet at the residence of Miss Coralee Johnson, Monday night, Nov. 30. The Golden Leaf will meet in the basement of the church Monday night, Nov. 30. The Sewing Circle were royally entertained by Mr. Nathaniel Lee in the basement of the church on Thanksgiving night. Buy The Freeman from our hustling agent, Master James Watson. Mrs. Corneius Head, of 2100 Poplar street, is much better. Mrs. Sarah Steele, of 320 23d street, visited her son, Rev. E. W. Chavers at Mount Vernon, Ill. Mesdames Catherine Brown and Rosa Mack are somewhat improved. Stonace Moore, of Klondike, visited Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews, Saturday. Mr. Roslaie and Master W. T. Jones spent Thanksgiving in Klondike. Mr. and Mrs. R. Webb's horse and buggy were stolen last week. The thief was not successful in getting far, as it was soon found and returned to the owner. NEWS OF LAKE FOREST, The Building Committee had their Thanksgiving dinner at the First Baptist church. It was a grand success financially. The Glencoe Literary has challenged the Lake Forest Literary for a debate. The subject for discussion is: Resolved. That Nation wide prohibition be adopted by an amendment to the federal constitution. That an Old Folks' Concert given at the First Baptist church Monday evening. Nov. 30. Those that took a part were: Mrs. C. Gray, Mr. Beauchamp, Mrs. Lucy Jefferson. It was attended by out of town people. Rev. Hudson, of Evanston, but for- merly of this city, preached a soul stirring sermon Sunday morning, Nov. 29th, at the First Baptist church. Rev. McDaniels, of Chicago, and president of the Enterprise school, was in our milst Sunday evening, and occupied the pulpit of the First Baptist church. He preached to a large and appreciative audience. The writer spent Thanksgiving in the city. He was royally entertained by friends and relatives. Messrs. Giles Red and Russell attended the Thanksgiving ball in Waukegan. JACKSONVILLE, ILL., NEWS. (By Nellie Early, 565 Sharp St.) Mr. Walter Blue, the accomplished cook at Carlinville, Ill., was married Thanksgiving afternoon to Mrs. Blanche Kirk, of Carrollton, Ill., at Carlinville, Ill. They will make their home in Carlinville, L. L. Kinniebrew, the hostess, entertained about twelve friends at her home-November 26. Plates were laid for twelve. The dining room was tasty decorated in white and green. Mr. Frank Mallory, toastmaster. A three course lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stewart are residing on Gotla avenue. Word was received here recently of the death of John Yate's uncle, at Louisiana, Mo. His name was Mr. Henry Ross. He dropped dead. Miss N. Johnson, of West Morton avenue, does not seem to improve much, also Mr. J. Mounts, of East College avenue. The election of the officers of the Social Domestic Science Club took place November 20, at the meeting at the residence of Mrs. Charles Jackson. The officers are as follows: President, Mrs. N. J. Blue; secretary, Mrs. W. M. Triplett; treasurer, Mrs. S. Rhodes. Those who assisted in entertaining were Mesdames Lucy Bolden, J. Brown and N. J. Blue. TERRE HAUTE, IND., NEWS (By Henry Stone.) The Rev. W. H. Pope, the evangelist minister of Louisville, Ky., closed his revivalist services at Merrill M. E. Chapel Monday night with seven assentation. His subject Sunday night was as follows: "Some reason why God permitted the Titanic to sink," and Monday night was: "There were a wreck and a man got off in hell." His services were well attended. He spoke to a large audience each night. His wife, Mrs. Mattie Pipe, accompanies him on his tour. They left Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock for Connersville, Ind., where he will conduct another ten days' meeting. Mrs. Sarah Wesley, of Indianapolis, Ind., is spending a few days here in the city with her brother, Mr. Albert Waters of North Terre Haute. Mr. Waters is in the restaurant business and runs a nice clean business in North Terre Haute, which is inviting to every one. Miss Silvia Anderson, of 519 South 14th street, the daughter of Mr. F. M. Anderson, has been very ill, but is slightly improved. The agent of The Freeman requests that all who are in arrears will please be prepared when he calls again. SOCIETY AND GENERAL NEWS OF DANVILLE, ILL. Mrs. Lucie White Wallow, of St. Louis, Mo., stopped over in the city a few hours Tuesday, enroute to Crawfordsville, Ind., where she will visit her mother a few days, then go to Indianapolis, Ind. While here she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Blanche Moore, and her brothers, Gus and Arthur White. Rev. R. C. Williams, of Indianapolis, was a visitor in the city this week. The Ministers' Alliance met Tuesday evening at the St. Paul Baptist church. A very interesting meeting was held. Rev. De Witt, of Jacksonville, Ill., moderator of the Woodriver Baptist Association, preached two able sermons Sunday at the Second Baptist church. The Plaza Whist Club was entertained Friday evening at the home of Capt. and Mrs. Smith. A dainty repast was served by the hostess, Mrs. Smith's brother, Mr. Hicks, of the Hawaiian Islands, was the guest of honor. Mrs. Catherine Washington, who returned from St. Louis, Mo., last week, is visiting in Indianapolis. Mr. Barney Jackson, president of the Young Men's Lecture Bureau, performed quite a heroic deed Sunday when he pulled Mr. Carroll Williams from between the wheels of a moving train. Mr. Williams was seriously injured when his automobile was caught between two freight trains. The car was ground to pieces. The Vermilion street crossing of the Big Four R. R. being blocked by a west bound freight, the men sought to cross the tracks one block west. Not seeing the east bound train coming they were caught by the engine and the other train. Mr. Carl Palmer, who was in carriage 1, was jumped and was only slightly injured. Mr. Hildred Bell, treasurer of the Young Men's Lecture Bureau, is erecting a store room at 436 East Williams street. The building is 20x30 with brick foundation and will have five rooms for tenant purposes. The cost of the building is $1,500. Send $1 to this office and receive a year's subscription to The Freeman. This offer holds good until Jan. 1, 1915. EARLINGTON, KY., NOTES. Among our many visitors of last week were Misses Jessie Taylor and Lorena Tisdal, of Russellville, KY., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Terry Riley. They are very popular at their homes and their popularity seems to spread even to Earlington. Miss Lillie Bell Whittaker, of Glendale, Tenn., stopped over to see her sister, Mrs. Pearlle Childress. She was enroute to Chicago. The members of the Oak and Ivy Club are seeing that the above visitors do not get lonesome while here. This club has only been organized a few weeks and is being well steered under the presidency of Mr. Lloyd Driver. Rev. W. T. Hayes, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, is here a few days visiting relatives and friends. He preached an able sermon on Sunday. His subject was, "Self Consecration." His text was from 12 Chap. Rom. 1 verse. He met many of his old playmates, as he lived here some 25 or 30 years ago, when in his boyhood days. Mrs. Alice Wilson, of Hopkinsville, was here a few days visiting, hef mother, Mrs. Hulda Barbee, on Cemetery street. Mrs. Lillie Berry was at home a few days, but returned back to Hopkinsville, Saturday, 28th, where she has been taking treatment for the last few months. Her health seems to be much improved. Colored School Situation Tense (Concluded from Page One) by day and play for the dances at night. New York is paying and appreciative. That is why the leading musicians of the capital are flocking to the nation's metropolis." This is a true statement of the situation, but it is not as it should be. Will Washington wake up? Mr. John A. Lankford, formerly a well known architect in this city, is now located at Jacksonville, Fla., where he is a valued member of the faculty of the Edward Waters College, under the auspices of the A. M. E. church. The famous True Reformers' Hall, which revolutionized the U street section of the capital, was built from plans drawn by Mr. Lankford and he supervised the erection of the structure from top to bottom. COLORED GIRL KIDNAPPED. WINCHESTER, Ind. Nov. 27. —The kidnapping of Gladys Steele Croker, a ten-year-old colored girl, from the home of her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Croker, colored, near Losantville, has aroused much interest. The girl was adopted two years ago from an orphan asylum in Lafayette, Tenn., and was soon after brought to this county. She was a pupil in the Losantville school. The girl disappeared about 8 o'clock Wednesday evening when she stepped from the house to draw a bucket of water, and footprints that were later found near the well lead the people to believe she was seized by two men. THE J. C. ROCKWELL SHOW BAND The J. C. Rockwell Show Band is playing some of the British national airs with success through Canada. Cherokee Thornton, Newel Morse and Edith Harrison, principal fun makers and entertainers. Edith Harrison, principal soubrette, with Otis R. Benson, Gladys Brooks, Mary Bevoden, Leontine Washington. Iris Boyd, in a baby or farm number, takes encores nightly. The band, headed by Prof. C. B. Milton, cornetist, Herbert Wilder, trombone; Clark Goodley with his $150 tuber; Lawrence Glover, cornetist; Rafael Abreu, saxophone; Leonard Creasy, baritone; James Bowden, cornetist; R. Benson, alto; Prof. Joseph Dixon, leader of the orchestra, bass drum; Cherokee Thornton, climbals; Willie (Tinny) Walker, snare drum and trap drummer in orchestra. H. S. Wooten, that sweet singer, "The Policeman on Parade." The Star Theatre is now open under the management of the well known prince of show men, Mr. Ed Lee of Lee's Creole Belles and the public is cordially invited to daily inspect his offerings in clean, classy vaudeville at all times. His offering this week has pleased hundreds of patrons who are loud in their praise for what they have seen. The entire house has been thoroughly overhaul and put in a scrutiny condition and several hunts will have been spent for the public's convenience. Prices have been cut and now in reach of every one. Performers and star actors with first class acts can get good booking here. The public is the judge and the box office tells it all. The Star is the word in Dallas among the patrons. Come and see. GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THE ATER, PHILADELPHIA. Jennie Taylor 'and her family of two children occupied the headline no- THOMAS 6 THE FASHION OF THE TIME THOMAS & THOMAS. Singing, talking and dancing comedians, the boys who played the Idle Hour Theatre, Indianapolis, last week and went big from start to finish. Will DALLAS, TEXAS The Star Theatre sition this week at Gibson's New Standard Theater, and, in an act that gives each child something to do, there is so much of interest, and of entertainment that the prominence given to the family is fully deserved. They sing and dance and exchange witticisms, and each child has her chance to do a bit of something to help mama entertain. The act was greatly to everyone's liking. The bill this week is so excellent in every respect that it is not easy to best praise in due proportion. One of the big hits of the show was that made by Sellman & Jackson, who are update artists. "No Matter How Deep Dark Night," by Yanden Sellman caught the house. He is unsparing in his efforts to please and is a comedian of ability. Vadder & Station danced, sang and did acrobatic falls and were always in the liveliest house. Mrs. Fairfax and her son, Stamford, kept the house alive. Her pianologists are always delightful and entertained, while her son danced his way into favor. The Nelson's and Goldie, an acrobatic trio, made one hold their breath at times as they went through their difficult feats. Glenn & Brogsdale, in vocal and terpsichore, were excellent. Aida Overton Walker's Porto Rican girls rounded out the show with a brisk entertainment and a supply of songs. Mr. Robert Rickett, the piano player, is certainly making a hit for himself as the star performer of the orchestra. He is not only becoming popular, but is rated as one of the best piano players in the city, which reflects great credit on Manager Gibson, who will only have the best. Miss Rubie Clipper, of this city has the sympathy of her host of friends, who mourn with her in the death of her sister, Mrs. Della Clipper, of the team of Clipper & Clipper, who have amused thousands of people from time to time on the theatrical stage of the country, who died two weeks ago. Miss Clipper is anxious to hear from Mr. Jesse Clipper, who is reported ill and in the hospital in New York. Please answer through the Freeman. I wish to thank those who were so kind to attend the wants of my dear sister while she was ill, and for the courtesies shown after her death and at the funeral, for the floral offerings. May heaven's blessings be bestowed upon one and all, is my prayer. Billy E. Jones, the singing comedian, while playing in and around New York, is rehearsing his act of four people including the sweet voiced soprano, Miss Ruth M. Foster of New York, who will make her debut in vaudeville, and Mr. Fred Robison, the funny comedian and star, late of Brooks and Robison. Miss Waple Mascoll, the dainty singer of dainty songs, has in rehearsal the song hit "It's Too Late Now." At Wood's Cafe, Fifth avenue, the patrons are being entertained with the latest song hits. Due courtesy is shown to all visitors. The Shelton sisters and other entertainers are pleasing the patrons at Leroy's Cafe, W. 135th street and Fifth avenue. First-class cabaret shows at the Cockpit Cafe, W. 135th street, Mr. Griffen manager. At the Association billiard parlor, 2285 7th avenue, Jessie A. Shiff, Jr. manager, visitors will always be shown due courtesy. Winifred and Marten are scoring the biggest hits on the bill playing the Proctor's houses. The Brooklyn Trio scored a big hit this week at the Grand Opera House, the comedy and singing being above the average and one of the best acts here this season. Harry Ely, the singing comedian, became the father of a boy last week Mother and son both well. 334 W. 53d street. New York. THE BROADWAY, NEW YORK open on Dudley's time soon. Managers, don't fail to book this act. Something good right off the reel. Permanent address, The Freeman. IN MEMORIAM. Tours, MISS RUBIE CLIPPER. Dallas, Texas. (By Billy E. Jones.) j * THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWCPAPER gg AGE GOSsip ))/ i \S¥ Sas F 1 eee ee 1D TS , h He 9 a k Sey Nt V IN K R Ten) EI | J N p [aay INTL YS N Re, k es ( YY U \ i ~ N@ BIS § N B t NA Bs BSZZN 2 anrosonc\ ¥en OCT pr TMM TTTTN AT AMATI TMT MIVA ITTTN TTT aTvavpaTT TPT Tempra TT Ti ia eas New Orleans Minstrels please the most astute or particuls se otirday, Nov. 28th, at Wichita | taste. ‘Their costumes were of ra gosed Saturday excellence in design, and had bec polls, Te ae selected with due care. As for dan ¥ is now doing the comedy|ing, the male members of the con H, Dude to J. Leubrie Hill in “The| pany are without rivals. sil o70stte A In comedy they simply demand th: Darkto Os you laugh, and you do. When yo jmall, late of Eiler’s Min-|have dried your mirthful tears yc HHapPs “oating at his home, 301|discover the reason the fountain « ele eet, Columbus, Ga. humor has been turned on. park street Co ‘The wedding scenes would be r Het ks |8arded as a successful act in som Me ore actres Anniston, Ala, [OF the Dest ‘houses, yee ee ycbow & reatre, Birmingham, Ala, | George Walker, has a display of mov. jrene Howard and Geo. Day are jnaking records in the West. They Meropited to be the cleanest, class- i talored act that ever played the tine. Manhell® Happy Days in Dixieland company | ow in the state of Okla- jona and playing to 8. R, O. nightly. Compeny ail well and send regards to fila and out of the profession, Christmas comes in this month. Per- fomnets, had you thought about it? Write in at once about your Christmas york, The better and greater Christ- has issue now being prepared. Famous Alabama Minstrels, C. 1. pricison, Mer, Will close tts tenting season at Monroe, La., Dee. 4th. Will en at Monroe, La. about Feb. 10th, Frank Perryman and Jimmie Garret write C. L, Erickson, Warren, Penna, Nr, and Mrs. J. M. Henderson are sending the winter in Tulsa, Okla, (J. Harris, why don't. you write? Regurds to Miss Annie Holt and Doe Doe Green, Would like to hear from all friends. 111 N. Greenwood avenue, Tulsa, Okla R, 0. Henderson is at his Chicago address owing to the closing of Biler’s New Orleuns Minstrels at Wichita falls, Tex, Saturday Nov. 28th. His Chicago address is $826 South LaSalle street. Oven for anything good from cakesalhle waeakere: Hi Jerry Barnes and Edith Nelson fist closed a three weeks’ engage- tent at the Iroquois Theatre, New Orleans, and came into Mobile where Bares found the California Pickinin- nies stranded. Now Hi Jerry Barnes and Bosylees have formed a stock company and the little picks are two of the members, Mr. and Mrs. Tim E, Owsley enter- fained Mr. and Mrs. Syd Carter at a Incheon ‘Thanksgiving Day. An en- foyable time was spent, Syd Carter's Suny South Co: is playing at the Crown, of which Mr. Owsley is pro- prietor. Syd Carter's Sunny South Company will open up at the Ruby Theatre, Louisville, next week, Leon, the Magician, has finished his season in South Carolina, and was in Savannah, Ga., Nov, 21 to 23, Now in Jacksonville, Fla., at his home, being highly entertained by Means & Means, Hello Marvelous La Vola, Watts Bros. All friends and managers write Leon R Long, 621 Estelle street, Jackson- vill, Fla. Watch the Xmas number, WELL-KNOWN PERFORMERS. IN- SURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT. While sight-seeing November 25th fa the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mr. W.H. Pierce's motor ear, and in mak- fog an abrupt curve in the road, the fat was overturned in a ditch’ and threw the occupants out, who were Bomnie and Semoura Clark, Anita Wil ieson, May Whitman and W. H. Peree. “Anita Wilkens received in- ‘aries which laid her up the balance of the week. Semoura Clark and May Whitman suffered from scratches td nervous breakdown, — Bonnie Clark and W. H. Pieree were thor- urhly sbaken up. ‘Semoura managed to save her pet dog, “Friskle,” from ting hurt. After a wait of three fours on the roadside, all members Fre safely motored back to town ‘a another car, Bonnie @ Semoura and Anita Wil keson were playing at the Boston Teatte, Roanoke, Va., at the time. WHITMAN SISTERS PRESENT FINE AND ATTRACTIVE AMUSE- NENT BILL AT LAFAYETTE THEATER. IXNCHEURG, Va—The famous \hiiman Sisters and a company of {iit persons were the head liners at fe lafaselte this week. Undoubted- i they presented the best act seen Fund these quarters for many days. Nithermore, the eonstruetive genius label Whitman and her sisters was Giilested_“in every movement. of ey participant. ‘te act is full of snap and ginger, ‘ih sufficient humor infused- to am ° f Wanted to prepare as ae ‘ Sleeping Gar and “| Train Porters +? Sas | | Steady work on stand- \{| | railroads Passes and || Scere ee interty. 0.) ey, Inter-Ry. C. I., ~*~ ‘apt. 174,Indianapolis. Ind Please the most astute or particular taste. Their costumes were of rare excellence in design, and had been selected with due care. As for danc- ing, the male members of the com- pany are without rivals. In comedy they simply demand that you laugh, and you do. When you have dried your mirthful tears you discover the reason the fountain of humor has been turned on. ‘The wedding scenes would be re- garded as a successful act in some of the best houses, Aaron Palmer, who has never seen George Walker, has a display of move- ments the equal of the lamented George. The song of Miss Alberta ‘Whitman, in cork, takes the house by storm, while Mabel, Essie and Alice Whitman are each stars. Hence the Lafayette has planned a royal enter- tainment for their patrons for the week of November 2, when they se- cured the Whitman sisters and their company of ejght, under the direc- tion of the management of Mabel Whitman, the untiring and courageous leader of the company. Whitman troupe: ‘The show is headed by Mabel Whitman, followed by Essie and Alberta, Aaron Palmer, Samuel Reed, known as Sambo, Ras. tus Whitman and Thomas Hawkins. INTERVIEWS OF THE NIXON AND THE ACADEMY THEATRES, PITTSBURG, PA. Bert Williams and Thomas A Brooks. (By Lew Hall) ‘Thanksgiving was a “big hit” in Pittsburg, as was Bert Williams and Thomas A. Brooks, who made a big- ger hit m the Smokey City. I had the Pleasure of witnessing both. produc. tions, “Zlegfield’s Follies of "1914," with Bert Williams, and “Froliques of 1914,” with Thomas A. Brooks. ‘The two colored stars displayed some clev- er comedy with the above named companies. Neither Mr. Williams or Mr. Brooks have the “big head," as some colored performers would have Af they had the opportunity to feature ‘a big white produetion, Both artists greeted me cordially, also both. pre- ented me two of thelr best. photo- graphs. | The Nixon. -_A switl of color and light, a medley of girls with costumes that mark a fashion-mad age, scenery that raises to the dignity of artistle beauty and taste or becomes stupenduous in its perfective and detail. These are. the big component parts of the 1014 edition of Mr, Ziegfiela’s now noto- rlous “Follies.” Bert Williams, one of the funniest niale artists on the American stage and a droll come- dian of exceptional versatility, was the main event, Swinging on beams high above the brilliantly lighted city, Leon Errol and Bert go through a comedy scene that, considering its massive back ground, is the crown- Ing scenic wonder of Mr. Ziegfeld's career. ‘There 1s no call here for the objtrusion of the critic. Bert makes the people laugh and roar, His slew-foot, dance, flavored with “chick- en reel,” Is amazingly funny. He has ‘some new songs. which he puts over the foot lights that make a big hit. “Too much can not be said of “Oia Bert.” The Academy. “The Froliques of 1914” is the bur lesqiie entertainment offered patrons of the Academy Theatre Thanksgiving week, The adm{rable performance of this company depends wholly upon ‘Thomas A. Brooks, who is the feature comedian with the production. Mr, Brooks furnishes plenty of com- edy and dancing throughout both parts, ‘Cupid's Darts” and “Golf 0 \ ge YO: a areal ee | oe ha | | E THOMAS A. BROOKS. Crazy.” An. attractive and wel trained chorus girls of twenty in num: ber aid.in putting the musical. num bers over in good style. All so sup- ported Brooks in his big dancing num- ber, which he made a big hit. Among bther prominent white figures may be mentioned Sam Collinge and Tay Montgomery, who attended to. small portion of the comedy. Emil Agoust and Simone DeBeryl are another feature of the production and appear in a new Apache dance labeled abreast ins.) DETROIT DOINGS. (By Heber.) Dudley’s Vaudette—Jim Goodman, in a comedy musical act, opened the pill. Tyler & Gerwood, in scente musical act, their principal number Carrisama is well known. Kelly & Davis, in fifteen minutes of whirlwind comedy and real eccentric dance closed the bill. ‘These boys are live and full of ginger and give the audience a con- tinual stream of rapid fire. Chicago Weekly Review By Sylvester Russell. PANGEMSNIGRETEE ne ores String Beans and. Minstre! Johnson, When people in public life do things that are unwise, it never reflects upon the philosophers who pass Judgment by ‘praise or criticism of their activities. We have had a queer November and {ts ancestral lineage to the pandemonium of Thespia has been appalling. The notable advent of the most important unimportant actor in the jigtime era, Mr. String Beans Butler May has taught us that ignorant actors, like savages, can not easily be trained or even coached to do their stunts willingly. They have to be kept in-cowardice by being defied by managers, critics and the law. When Beans found that there were no managers or critics in the old Monogram Theatre, during the last half of his one week’s stay in the city, they say he cut loose and spoiled all the good things I had cultivated him to do and praised him for doing and went back to his old tricks of damaging trade and shocked the sen- sibility of another newspaper man, who happened to be present, and who had open space to write about ac- tors or other public people who glimmer in the glare of the spot light. ‘Mr. Johnson, another actor, formerly a minstrel, now of Johnson & John- son, who also got scorched by the unknown critic for slinging smut, came running to the noted critic, Russell, to cast it all up to him, but I told him in plain English that I had not been inside the old Monogram since Friday, the thirteenth, unfortunate day with an unlucky number, And so we have it. String Seans, that wonderful spasm of genuine but adulterated fun, whose development I had prided upon and whose future I had cherished, even to a point of thinking to recommend him to the Grand ‘Theatre agent, Lew Cantor, down town, went crazy. So the second week of Beans’ engage ment. was cancelled. THE PIEROT MINSTRELS AT THE GRAND. Harry Gilbert Makes a Hit. ‘Tom Brown and Billy Johnson went back into minstrelsy and last Mon- day evening we saw the Pierot Min- strels with the full company. ‘The two stars were clowns in tights and Loney Crosby, a rival clown, who danced well, and Mr. Stone helped to amuse. W. Rodger Jones sang an in: troductory and Carl Dryden gave a cello solo. Mattie Wilkes, now noted for her lavish wardrobe, sang grace- fully in Egyptian attire, stunningly enshrouded, and Rose Gordon, with a light voice, sang sweetly. ” Billy Johnson, always an artist, sang and danced in the finale. If mirth was needful, the fine costumes and scen- ery atoned, but we would rather see another comedy. Harry Gilbert, a good singer, trained in the classics, made a hit in a parody on the prison scene from Il Trovatore, His early Jokes were not acceptable, nor his negro singer’s imitation great, but his Italian was good and his lullaby of the original J. K. Emmett, Sr, was vocally perfect and scored. Sergt. Carllouette was a genius juggler on ‘the wire. Allen & Graves were fair and the boy a sweet singer. Miss ‘Marlette’s Mamke act was wonderful mechanism. Carjta Day, who has proved to be the Grand's strongest female drawing card, continued popu- lar all the iast half of last week and will be able to return often if she will give us something new or song seenes from her golden days with Ernest Hogan in “Rufus Rastus.” Brown & Johnson's cabaret continued to grow better. The Monte Carlo act was handsomely gowned. There are a lot of things people say on the stage that the public does not ap- preciate, and Joe Collin’s reference to “Lizzie” was a reduction of his Drain, ‘The dude, however, was a good, clean actor and in a duet with the soubrette, who was also good, won applause. Dunlap & Virdin re- vealed a very talented comedienne, and Zeda & Hoot’s dragoon and owl scene *was elaborate and skillful. ‘Thanksgiving audiences were the rec- ord breaker at this house, The sym- phony orchestra concerts will be re- ‘viewed in the Christmas issue. Queen Dora, Fine Dancer, at the New Monogram—Nickerson & ‘Ramsey Score. Qiteen Dora, a big time fine dancer, was the potent attraction. Her flutter dances revealing men of moment and children were spectacular in beauty. Charles Nickerson, the droll come- dian, in a new course of humor, and Alice Ramsey, in a new song which made a hit, was the trump team of fun makers. Ray Bailey was more “chic” than ever, and Johnnie Woods’ ventriloquism was still popular in his second week. Thomas & Ward at the Monogram. Susie Sutton a Star. Kid Thomas & Margaret Ward, re- cently seen at the Gramd, went big in their Southern wit and songs. Susie Sutton, also late seen at the Grand, gave dramatic art and comical- ities, like any other star. George Harris, in black face, except one or two rusty jokes, was better than ever, and The Roys, a big time act, were excellent in singing and dane- ing. ‘Weé ction —Plcnes .Moubeac ‘Thanksgiving at the States turned people away during the entire even- ing and the Lincoln was well filled at all times. The Phoenix had the usual holiday jam and the Fountain faired very well. The Atlas Theatre, at Forty-second street, has complete- ly closed the little old Alamo, which has been torn out, and business con- tinues to be on the increase. The Star has profited since the new im- provement at the front door. The Washington, which has been sold by Manager Kaplan to H. M. Robinson, continues the same policy. “Julius Caesar” is announced for next Sun- day. Stage Notes and Stroll News. Twinkle Davis, a singing soubrette of good quality, has been ‘entertain- ing at the Richleu, 20 and 22 East Thirty-first street. Rose Fox, who has been on a very successful tour on the Pacific Coast under the name of “Roseika’” on the Webster circuit, has returned to the city. Her two main dancing boy ac- tors, Harry Yancey and Tommy Jones, are still with her and she has engaged James Mobley to strengthen the act. ‘The amateur sportsmen will give their second annual banquet at their club room 3443 Wabash avenue, Mon- day, December 7th, . eee ‘The Dunbar Athletic Club beat the Lincolns 56 to 0. Three weeks ago the Lincolns won, 6 to 0, in their football contest.” ‘The Four Comrades Quartet, Mule Bradford, manager; Louls Godfrey, Andrew Bryant and W. H. Hawkins, is busy rehearsing a big time spe. cialty. Gaines & Brown have signed on the Western Vaudeville Association. ‘They will leave at once for Water- town, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. ‘There was an immense crowd at the De Lux Cafe, 3503 State street, ‘on last Sunday evening, when Ollie Powers opened a special engagement there. Virgil Williams, of Los Ange- les, Cal., is assistant cashier, and B. ‘W. (China) Howard is also a popu- lar superintendent. William Bottoms and Frank Preer, the proprietors, are catering to public fancy. Miss C, Delphia Boger, the popular contralto singer, has arrived in the city to visit her mother, who has been il at Aurora, Tl. Miss Boger is a teacher in the musical department at the State College, Orangeburg, S. C., where R. S. Williamson, formerly an Oberlin graduate, is president. She is to leave for the Boston Conserva- tory to complete her musical studies in May. cae ‘The Favorite Sextette of strong in- strumentalists and vocalists have ar- rived in the city and were immediate. ly engaged by Mr. Levin for the new Panama Cafe now being erected. The new enclosure is to be the handsom- est place of the kind on the South Side. see ‘The funeral of George Turner, late door tender police at the Phoenix Theatre, for whom Manager Ham- mond gaye a benefit, took place at his late residence, 3752 Rhodes avenue, November 28, Rey.. Lewis officiated. Mr. Turner ‘was 1 years of age. Among those who survive are_his wife, Ida Cameron Turner, John ‘Turner, nis brother, who arrived from New York; his mother, Mary V. Tur- ner, of Brook Haven; Miss., was also present. Interment was in Mt. Gleen- wood cemetery. The pallbearers were Charles Seals, June Dyer, R. C. Part- lock, J. G. Winders, Robert Glover and John Robbins. There were many floral offerings from friends. ‘The duty of a newspaper man {s to meddle in everybody's public busi- ness for the benefit of the people at large. The notorious “Defender” gave Smith's pool room an awful “knock” last week. It is one of the most respectable pool rooms in the district, situated at the corner of For- est avenue and Thirty-fifth street. Editor Abbott's reason for 80 doing is because he failed to get the adver- tising of these places. If a crime or unlawful act is committed and the parties can buy Abbott out, it don’t appear in his paper at all. A. Destiny Decision. It’s awfully nice to be.a cur, ‘To slander men of honored fame; But prejudice will always slur ‘The best men known who have a name. But slanderers earn small reward For what they do and all they say, Where greater men consult with God, Who guides their destiny each day. Some man must be appointed judge, ‘While cowards who cry “knockers” squeal; True criticism brings a grudge, Ts how we tell, when things are Send $1 to this office and receive a year’s subscription to The Freeman. Thiz offer holds good until Jan. 1, 1915, SKUNKTOM BOWSER WRITES FROM COLLIER’S SMART SET. The team of Daniels & Daniels, the original Skunktom Bowser, has joined Charles Collier's Smart Set Company and have been with the show three weeks and they are mak- ing good every night, being one of the feature acts, Alonza Moore, the magician, has been with us three weeks. He is one ‘of the main feature acts. He is hold- ‘ing his audiences spellbound nightly. ‘The company is made up of good performers and the show is getting along nicely, playing to packed houses nightly. Mr. Charles Collier, the manager, is all smiles, and the ghost walks twice a week. Misé Nellie Pride, the piano player, is on the job. AT THE NEW CROWN GARDEN THEATRE Second Week of Success for The Sun. ny South Company, Syd Carter's Aggregation of Fun’ Makers—Man- ager Owsley Furnishing Tip Top Attractions—Edwards & Hardee, Granstaff & Davis, Teams of the Best Quality. After a successful engagement at this theatre last week, Syd Carter's Sunny South Company was held over for this week. Last week’s show wil be long remembered. It was the rec ord money-getting show of the sea son. Good enthusiastic crowds the whole week through. |The second week has also started ofit well, prom ising a good balance on the right side of the ledger. The show is wholly different to that ot last week. It opens and closes the bill, using about the same time required for vaudeville acts. One is confronted at curtain rise with that refreshing minstrel scene—rows of men, standing, chairs behind them, when, after more or less ado, is heard that old familiar expression: “Gentlemen, be seated.” ‘The group sings “He's a Devil In His Own Home Town.” The end men are Boston Webb and John Warren, who furnish the better part of the fun, assisted by the good work of the interlocutor, Jack Johnson. Ed Woods sings a solo, also Bob Edmonds, both of whom have splendid tenor voices. The closing act was of plantation variety. The steamboat gliding by was a thing of realism. Then the levee scene where the fellows lay around, horse playing and singing. ‘The quartet work was featured as ft was in the show of last week. The fine voices, all good, blended in pleasing har mony. The orchestra music was fur- nished largely by the members of the company. Edwards & Hardee. Edwards & Hardee have become favorites at this theatre. ‘They are ‘shortly from the white tops, where they ‘successfully entertained the summer through the curious thou- sands of all descriptions. | Junk, as Edwards is familiarly Imown, is one of our best comedians. In one respect he, perhaps, excels all. This is his splendid, clear, musical voiee when putting over his gags and jokes, together with the intelligence and happiness that he puts in them. One feels perfectly at ease when he A eS At the New Grown. Garden Test gets ready to turn on a joke; some- thing good is coming, and all sit back and wait for it with the fondest ex- pectation. He goes off the stage leav- ing them yelling sure enough. ‘The little lady, Miss Hardee, when ‘on the stage is a splendid little study in siticerity and earnestness. She has caught her partner's conception of making oneself heard, and that dis- tinetly. Her singing voice is pretty; she uses all of it, having an expres: sion of the mouth that in itself is a song. In her attractive clothes, with her figure, she makes for a very pleas- ing stage personage. Miss Hardee makes a very good straight to Edward's comedy. His railroad train stunt is his feature. It appears a simple thing but he makes it go big One wonders just how fast Edwards could run if he were moving instead of standing on one spot. His freak engine whistling adds to this stunt, The team sings “Down at the Barbecue,” and “I Am Going Home to Mobile on the Morgan Time.” Miss Hardee sings “I Am Lonesome for You.” Edwards sings “When the Grown-up Ladies Act Like Babies, I've Got to Love Them, That's All.” |The act throughout was well received. Granstaff and Davis. Straight and Comedy instrumentalists Granstaff & Davis also hail from the white tops. They are scarcely more than lads, but they got them- selves together and framed up one of the best musical acts known to the stage of colored performers, Granstaff gets more downright satisfaction out of a trombone than any player that has appeared in In- dianapolis. ‘There may have been bet- ter ones, but they have not made the old trombone contribute all that was ff it ‘mn | Bee \ @ EARL GRANSTAFF Crown Garden Theatre This Week. im it. This lad does this. ‘Then he puts" on such tantalizing’ blues. It was interesting to see the test be- tween the two players, each trying to play his kind of music. Davis leads off with a classical triple tongue se- Jection on his cornet, ‘which 18. rip- pling and pretty. Granstaff butts in more than once and of course spoiling the cornet music, Just as the audi- ence: is about to get sure enough mad for this interference, Granstaff comes on through with a fine brand of blues. Nothin* doin’, Mr. Davis. They eat vem Up. All through the act they take the roles of straight and comedy, ex- cept when they do the Miserere from Nl Trov~tore, a pretty conception and rendition as van instrumental duet. Davis distinguished himself by doing the “Rosary” on two cornets at the same time, said to be a most diffi- cult thing to do. He played success- fully a lead and second tones, or alto, harmonizing nicely all through. They close with a bunch of melodies, con- sisting of popular airs, blues and so forth, all, of which lend gaiety to the production. The act was most satis- factory and highly enjoyable. ‘THE FAMOUS NEW YORK FOLLIES, Mr. George Stamper and Miss Minnie Conia ania on bia We are in over the ninth week in the state of South Carolina, just closing seven weeks in Charleston, S. C,, at the Dixieland Theatre to good business. Open week November 23, Columbia, S. C., at the Air Dome Theatre to good business, and at the end of the week found that to give them more of what they wanted, will stay one more week. Mr. George Stamper and Miss Minnie Curtis were married on the stage Wednes- day evening after the show. A packed house greeted them on their start in life. All the members of the company gave them presents. Mr. Delaferrier, proprietor, gave him a handsome Tiffany wedding ring. All joined in a good time after the show at Mrs. Cannon's home 1013 Washington street. Jolin H. Smith, our business agent, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pinkey, of the under- taker firm of Pinkey, Hardy & Biggs Syd Carter’s Sunny South Co., a ar eoeenting “A Darktown Carer ee ee Neer: Man.” “Workin the: ener ime niagee Where the Show is CrownGarden Indianapolis, Indiana Vaudeville Acts Write, Always Booked Ahead Tim E. Owsley “I Am the Man.” G. H. DeLaPerriere Presents the F New York Follies G. H. DeLaPerriere, Prop. Headed by Dan Michaels Supported by George Stamper and Emma Michaels and an all-star ‘company, including DeDyons, Jeffrey & Gee, Stevans & Stovans, Young & Thompson. Chorus of fifteen (15) Brazilian Beauties. First time South, direct from New York. Managers don’t miss this opportunity. We are just closing the following time: Atlanta, Ga., five week; Athens, Ga., two weeks; Charleston, S. C., seven weeks. Dan Michaels, Manager. John H. Smith, Business Representative and Advance 4 Address as per route: Spartansburg, S. C., week of Nov. 30; Green ville, S C., week of Dec, 7. ‘Thanksgiving day, and the guest of Mr. Nash, of the firm of Shelden & Nash, Sunday. Everybody is well and the ghost is walking every Monday around 11 o'clock a. m. ‘Mr. Dan Michaels, our chiet fun maker, is hittin them hard at every performance, and is shurely one funny comedian. Miss Ema Michaels, our leading lady, sends them out humming and whistling her songs. Mr. George Stamper is doing the straight to Mr. Michaels in a pains- taking way, and he and Miss Emma Michaels are cleaning up in the hesi- tation and fox trot dances. ‘The show is doing a record-breaking business down” South. Hear ‘every manager asking them to stay for a run, Jeffery, Delynes & Gee closed Sat- urday night. Stearns & Sterns are holding down the dancing end of the show. We have a good line of print- in, both black and lithograph. Some of the members of the company are Steams and Stearns, Sam Cross, a comedian; Edna Young, Anne Brown, ‘Helen | Thompson, Mamie Green, ‘Mae Webb, Minnie Stamper. John H. Smith sends regards to Billy Me- Clain, and Ed Butler, of Atlanta, Ga., Piano player. ‘Yours truly, DAN MICHAELS, Per John H, Smith. DEATH OF MRS. DELLA CLIPPER, FORMERLY AN INDIAN- “APOLIS GIRL. TACOMA, Wash. Nov. 18.—Mrs. Della Tanner Clipper, one of the two Clippers, was born at Indianapolis, Ind., at 1113 Fayette street, in 1891. She came west with her people at the age of nine years. She was a natural singer, never having taken a voeal lesson in her whole life, and at the tender age of 12 years, she went on the vaudeville stage with her step- mother as her chaperon. She filled the place of a team, taking the house A Ai ze ae Bee ey fe DELLA CLIPPER. by storm. She went on and on and she became quite a little soubrette, She then met Jesse Clipper and at the early age of 18 she married Clipper and they traveled for only the short period of five years. She made her way up with her sweet voice and was climbing higher and higher until her health began to fail. She was Uke Ada Overton Walker, she worked and sang until she could not sing any longer, even after she came home she would not give up. Then, after she did give up she did not last long. She died at her home, 6119 South I street, Tacoma, Wash. She was 23 years, 3 months and 11 days old. She leaves a father, a stepmother, a brother, Ernest, C. Tanner, a grand mother, and a’ step-grandfather, Mr. and Mrs, Taylor, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Freeman at HY Whltes Shaving pation Hoos Bitte streak. Lew Hall in Christmas Issue, December 19. Lew Hall, author of Hall’s “Dippy Dope” Minstrels and other comic col- umns which appears exclusively in the Freeman, will render some comical sayings in behalf of our leading artists. WHAT'S WHAT ON THE &, H. DUD- LEY CIRCUIT. Week of Nov. 30, 1914. Washington, D. C, S. H. Dudley Theatre, Lew W. Henry, Manager— Martin & Motley Stock Company. Howard Theatre, Andrew J. Thomas, Manager, .Leubrie Hill's Darktown Follies. | Foraker Theatre, George Tucker, Manager, Dick & Struffin. Fairyland Theatre, Mr. Ross, Man- ager, Drake Walker Trio. Chelsea Theatre, D. Gentry, Man- ager—Special pictures. ‘Cambridge, Manager Green’s Opera House, Zel Bledseaux, Manager—Nit & Tuck. Richmond, Va., Hippodrome The- atre, W. J. Coulter, Manager—Davis & Greer—Brown & Pinkey. Roanoke, Va., Boston Theatre, C. L. Andrews, Manager—Whitman Sisters Stock Company. ‘Lynchburg, Va., Ford's Theatre, R. F. Johnson, Manager—Bonnie & Se- moura Clark. Newbern, N. C., Dixie Theatre, J. H. Williams, Manager—Ricks & Tal- bert. Danville, Va., Columbia Theatre, W. A. Donlevy, Manager—Massengale & Crosby. Philadelphia, Pa. New Standard ‘Thetre, John “T. Gibson, Manager— Wiggins & Wiggins, Arthur Allen, Butler & Johnson, “Jones, Ross & Pellelon Trio. Detroit, Mich., Vaudett Theatre, C. L, Dudley, Manager—Kelly & Davis. Columbus, O., Crown Winter Gar den Theatre, Billy Smith, Manager— ‘Three Cuban Nightengales. Cincinnati, O., Lincoln Theatre, Kia- rion Brooks, Manager—Watts Broth- ers. Louisville, Ky., Ruby Theatre, Wil- hoit & Collier, Managers—Reed’s Georgia Troubadours. Indianapolis, Ind—Crown Garden Theatre, Tim E. Owsley, Manager— Burton & Mack, Granstaff & Davis. Memphis, Tenn, Chureh Park ‘Theatre, S. 'T. Beer, Manager—Clark Comedy Co., Jones & Jones, Denslow & Denslow. Danville, Va. Dixie Theatre—Anita ‘Wilkins, Hugh Turner. ROUTE. J. Leubrie HIN_and Darktown Fol- les with S. H, Dudley; Clarence W. Logan, manager Holliday St. ‘Theatre, Baltimore, Md., week of Dec. 7. Marshall's Happy Days in. Dixie- land, Duncan, Okla, week of Dec. 7. Syd. Carter's Sunny. South Co, Ruby Theatre, Loulsvilie, Ky., week ét Deo. Dandy Dixie Minstrels, Johnson and Biack managers, Red Lodge, Mont, Dec. 7, 8; Bridger, 9; Fromberg, 10; Columbus, 11. Wm. McCabe's Georgia ‘Trouba- dours, Worthington, Minn. Deo. 1; Wilmont, 8; Lismore, 9; Hatawick, 10. Richard and Pringles’ Georgia Min~ strels, Holland and Filkins, mana> gers, ‘Nelson, B.C. Canada,” Dec. 8; Trait, 8; Rossland, "10; Grand Forks, 11; Phoenix, 12; Greenwood, 14. LETTER LIST. ‘cntiamenta Sats: 1 Adams, Steve Lowe, Oscar Brown, Willle Lee, Lawrence Brown, Rastus ‘Martin, Jerry, Benjaman, A.B. Mays, Livingston Burton, Chas. A. Mason. E. 1. Boone, J. C. May, W.-M. Bradford, Silm_ Morton, Roy Burrell, Wm. H. Nelson, Buddie. Bright, William Nichols, Billy. Carson, Ea Nay, C. Collins, Eldridge Price, Thomas. Connors, Reed Parker, Et Dudley, Happy Perryman, Frank Dudley, Sam Parker, Tommy. Daniels, W. B. Robinson, Frank Delo, Bert Riley, George English, Charles Rollins, John P. Barly, Ulysses Suggs, Percy Earle, Harry J. Smith, D. D. Fisher, Wm. Scott Richard Freeman, Simpson Singleton, J. C. Gibbs, Arthur ‘Thomas, James Gertrude, John‘ Therance, A. J. Gant, BR.’ Ht Victor, Anatole Hogimin, Wm. 0. Wooldridge, Bobby Housley ‘Bros. Weaver, Millard Harris, Boyd Webb, Jeft Invincible Four Williams, John H. Johnson, J. R. White, R. G. Johnson, James Wells’ and Wells. Johnson, Bennle Williams, Alonzo Jackson,’ Jon Williams, C. G. Jones & Gray ‘Young, Edward Ladies’ List, Anderson, Gertrude Mack, Baby Crosby, Marjie Middlemese, Marths Delk, Tootsie McCoy, Viola Eddington, Bessie Overton, Anna Finley, Lulu Perkins, Georgia Gil, Ardella Smith, Laura Garnet, Evelyn Smith Guaste Jefferson, Zenobla Thompson, Lizzie Jonson, Beatrice Tattnel, Rosie Jones, Reubenstein Venable, Miss Willi Latnail Rosa. Woodson, Minnie Morin, Bessie Young, Mrs. Bellie Mack, Baby Middiemese, Martha McCoy, Viola Qverton, Anna erking, Georgia Smith, Laura Smith Gussie Thompson, Lizzie Tattnel, Hoste Venable, ‘Miss Wille Woodson, Minnte Young, Mrs, Bellie Ga ) seek eard Oe PassINs fi, $2le7 Tutt Whine shankagiving Day was consistently ‘observed by the Smart Set Company. All of us have much to be thankful for. God has wonderfully blessed us. ‘His merciful Providence has protected us from fire, flood and wreck, Although afflicted with much sickness, He has seen fit to withhold the blighting hand of Death. Company after company, before and behind us, have closed or stranded, while we have weathered the gale of financial disaster, with all sal- aries pald up to date . Credit for this must be given to the shrewd work of J. Martin Free, our industrious ad- vance manager; the business acumen of T. L. Corwell, manager of the com- pany, and to the wonderful popularity ‘of the Smart Set Company through the South. Nor must we forget Mr. Chas. B, Barton, who has stood by us like the Rock of Gibraltar, undaunted by the ‘adverse waves of fortune that threat- need to overwhelm us all. Now that the South is rapidly recov- ering from an aggravated case of hy- pochondria, brought on by an infectual attempt to hastily assimilate an over- dose of cotton, the capitalists have re- moved their azure colored glasses and are enabled to look at prosperity’s per- spective with optimism. ‘The Thanksgiving dinner was served after the night’s performance in Jack- son, Miss. Bill of Fare. God is Love. God is Good. God is Merciful. Let us all be thankful. Menu. Oyster cocktail. Roast turkey Cranberry Sauce Potatoes a La Gratton Creamed Peas Olives. Potato Salad. Mixed Pickles ‘Mince Pie. Apple Pie. Lemon Pie, Plum Pudding Bread. Butter. Coffee. Tea Cigars, Candies Matches Drinks Compliments of Trevor L. Corwell, Manager. New Young, Chef. Miss Jennie B. Hillman, for many years a valuable member of the Smart ‘Set Company, who designed, made and fitted the costumes of the present com- pany, would be delighted to hear the many complimentary remarks said of her artistic creations by people en ronte, ‘We have just learned of the painful accident that happened to our friend, P. G. Lowery, we are delighted to know that his recovery is certain. It must be more painful to fall off a band- wagon than off the “water-wagon.” ‘Mr. Lowery is acknowledged the. pre- miler cornetist of the colored race. He is well known throughout the country and his friends are legion. ‘The Rev. Dr. Wood, Presbyterian minister of one of the most fashionable churches in Philadelphia, once said in an address to young men: “Never quit the Job you have, no matter how mean it may be, until you are certain you have a better pob. And be dead cer- tain you have it.” If this advice would be heeded by men and women in all lines of employment, the ranks of the great army of the unemployed would soon be depleted. Fourteen years ago, while still a boy, Arthur J. Eil- bott was employed in a small way by the Vicksburg Lodge No. 95, B. P. O. ¥. Arthur evidently thought he had @ good job for he has been in their employ ever since. His industry, so- briety and reliability have been re- warded for he now holds the respon- sible position of steward, He carries the keys to the whole establishment, which is one of the largest Elk’s rests in the U.S. A. Mr. Elliott is highly respected and admired by his many friends. Mr. Bilbott, his wife, Ada, and their little daughter, Evie May, STAGE NOTES. STAGE NOTES. Washburn & Piper are at the Lin- coln Theatre, Springfield, TL, this woek, ‘ Little Seymour James, after one week's’ engagement at ‘the Crown Garden Theatre, Indianapolis, is at the Lincoln Theatre, Springfield, IL, this week. Billy Terry, the black face come- dian, was in Marion, Va., last week, where he gave a successful entertain: ment. Josephine Terry was one of ‘the numbers on the program. Easton & Haston are in their sixth’ week at the Dreamland Theatre, San Antonio, Texas, and will open at the Lincoln ‘Theatre, Galveston, Texas, for three weeks, beginning November 30, with Oklahoma City to follow. Washbum & Piper have taken charge of the Lincoln Theatre, Spring- field, Ill, Little Seymour James, the singing and dancing comedian, is with them. The bunch is a good one to start with, They ought to make things go. Dorsey-Lazzo Trio just closed four successful weeks at The New Globe ‘Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla, and are now playing The Dixieland Theatre, Charleston, 8. C., with Chas. P. Bai- fey’s New ‘Theatre, Atlanta, Ga., and S. H, Dudley’s circuit to follow; ‘Gonksd-aolid. ‘Thos. A. Thompson, ex route with . J. Cullegan's Nashville Students, doing straight and interlocutor, dou- biing clarinet in the band, piano in the ollo, would like to receive a line now ‘and then from old-time friends, such as Prof. Dan Hull, Paul Carter, Dick Brown, Willie Hldridge, Prof. Willie ‘Timons and several others. Regards to all. Address, care of Freeman, or 1110 Nineteenth avenue North, 'Se- attle, Wash. THE PASSING SHOW IN WASH. INGTON. $3 (By AR-W-TEE.) Rose Brown and Priscilla Cisco (Pinkey) have risen to the top row of sister teams by hard work and original methods. ‘They are genuine artists and their two big weeks here at the American and the Howard have made them warm favorites. Miss ‘Brown is a native Washingtonian and are enthusiastic Smart Set fans and are always on hand to’ root for their favorites. ‘Walter Burch and wife, well known in society circles of Baton Rouge, La., entertained several members of the Smart Set Company at a delightful dinner party while the company was playing that city. Johnson's Orchestra, one of the best musical organizations of the South, contributed the overtures and intermediate music during the Smart Set engagement at Baton Rouge to the delight of the audiences and the company. Members of the organiza- tion are C. B. Vidal, first violin; Moses Johnson, second violin; Morris ‘Victor, cornet; B. H. Homer, trom- bone; Walter Burch, bass violin, and Ed Jennings, drums. Miss Hattie Akers, on account of illness, was obliged to remain in Crowley, La., for several days. While there she was the guest of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Doctor Ennis. Thanks to the Doctor's efficient service, she is able to be with the company again. Miss Akers desires to thank Mr. and Mrs. Ennis for their generous hospitality. Mr. Hoffman, of Sheely and Hoff- man’s minstrels, saw the Smart Set show in Baton Ronge, where his com- pany follows as the next attraction. ‘Mr. Hoffman is an old ‘circus man- ager. He says he was advised to avoid colored show business as one would a pestilence, He was not deterred from making an effort in this line, and says he has no reason so far to regret the venture. The company has been meeting with much success and leaves a good impression everywhere, Clarence Powell, the South's favoriate minstrel man, is starring the aggregation. Mr. Hoff- man attributes his success to Mr. Powell’s cleverness and drawing abil- ity. He speaks of Mr. Powell in the highest terms as a man and an artist. 8. H. Dudley has just finished a new act for the company, which Mr. Powell Drposes to put on in a few days. In direct contrast to many white man- agers of vaudeville houses and com- panies, who claim that a little “smut” skillfully applied is necessary to the success of a colored show. Mr. Hoff- man comes forth as a stanch advo- cate of the “clean” show. He allows nothing suggestive to be perpetrated upon his stage by any member of the company. He not only insists upon a clean performance, but ho makes it imperative that every member of the company must dress neatly and clean- ly on and off stage. He insists that they deport themselves as ladies and gentlemen at all times and places. In this way he contributes towards rais- ing the standard of colored show basi- ness and shows. Many colored man- agers of small theaters encourage or countenance the use of “smut,” prey- ing upon the moral weakness of many and satisfying the depravity of a few, forgetting the great injustice and last- ing injury inflicted upon the minds and characters of the young boys and girls who frequent .their theaters, ‘We are glad to learn that fie King, of the popular vaudeville team of King and Gee, is meeting with great_success in her new act, “The Cuban Nightingales.” ‘The trio in- cludes Miss King, Nino Marshall and Viola, All members of the Smart Set Com- pany are ‘looking forward to their New Orleans engagement with joyful anticipations. ‘They are sure to be welcomed by a host of friends and no doubt the beautiful Temple theater will be crowded to capacity at every performance. Yours truly expects to spend some happy moments with his old friends, Judge Madison Vance, ‘New Orleans. La.. November 20. Miss Pinkey is to be one of us by adoption. ‘They put over “At the Ball,” “That Crooney Melody,” and other selections in fine style and thelr dancing, both fancy and grotesque, has-not been excelled here. Brown and Pinkey are, winners, oe The Martin & Motely Stock Com- pany, in their "teenth week at Dud- ley’s, are still “going big,” crowded houses nightly being the rule. ‘There seems to be no end to Edgar Martin's funnyisms, and these standard enter tainers, Rosa Motley, Frederico De- Botts, Henry Jones, Rosetta Smith, Katie Jones, Hilarie Friend, and oth: ers fill their parts to a nicety. This week's offering {s “The Bunco In- surance Man,” and the satire on the pecularities of the insurance business is cleverly worked out. Lew W. Henry, the best stage man- ager in the “biz,” is back on the Job as head pusher at the Dudley Theatre, none the worse for his strenuous ca- reer down at the American, Mr. Hen- ‘ry has a big scheme and will make some folks open thelr eyes when he springs it. It is too good to talk about until the time is ripe to let the public and possible competitors into the secret ‘The Foraker fs off the Dudley black ist. Douglas Gentry always has 2 “screamy” bill at the Chelsea, M street near Nineteenth, ° ‘Tho critics say the Clef Club pulled off too much “rag” to thoroughly please the brilliant and classic audi- ence which turned out to hear a symphony program. oes Romeo L. Dougherty, as dramatic and athletic editor of the Washington Sun, is waking the echoes in this neck of the woods. He is transplant. ing New York's uptodate methods of newsgathering to the nation’s capi- tal. It is up to our folks here whether we can keep such a genius on the Job or not. eee Miss Grayee LeCooke, New York's pretty soubrette and character artist, is being urged to fill an engagement here and to go over the principal cities of the South on the Dudley cireuit. Miss LeCooke is a prime fa vorite here, belng well remembered for her brilliant work in the Rogers & Creamer “Old Man's Boy” company last spring. Misses Anna Hurtt and Loretta Winthrop, attached to the Ziegfeld’s THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. “Follies Company,” spent the week in the city and were guests at the Ac tor’s Home, recently established by Mrs. Daisy W. Henson. Mme. Anita Patti Brown writes from Boston that she may stop over at the Capital en route for her home in Chicago. The Bronze Tettrazzini has just concluded @ successful series ‘of engagements in and around Bos ‘ton, following a tour of the Atlantic seaboard. She appears in New York City asthe principal attraction of eae F. Craig’s famous Pre-Lenten Musical Festival, and will be heard ‘in Washington under favorable auspl ‘ces just after that, period. |_ ‘The Griffin Sisters have decided not to continue at the Fairyland, which ‘they had tentatively bargained to lease for a term of years, They may assume the management of _ the Odeon at Newark, N. J., which 8. H. Dudley opened a few weeks ago. ‘The Griffins are business women trom their hearts and will win, if given half & chance. eae A handful of colored people braved the “Jim Crow” gallery at the Na tional Theatre last week to see Bert Williams in Ziegfeld’s “Follies of 1914.” eee Miss Susie Sutton, after a trium- phal season in the West, is working eastward and homeward. She is ex- pected here by the Christmas tide. ‘The Whitman Sisters, Mae, Heste, Alberta and Alice, were at the Blue Mouse for two weeks and put on their clever acts, using eight people, in- cluding those master “picks,” Sambo and Aaron. ‘The company is in Lynch- burg, Va., this week. wee Colored theatrical folks are watch: fully waiting the next move of the Blue Mouse management. HALL'S WISDOM OF STAGEDOM. Hints From Gharp Wits. (By Lew Hall.) ‘The more acquaintances the more danger. tee A bold attempt is half success. cee ‘The worst artist often gives some good advice. eee ‘Though old and wise be still ad. vised. eee Be not too hasty to underbid an- other. Praise other acts, keep mum of yours. see : Draw not your bow until your arrow is fixed. Acts which swell in prosperity, will shrink in adversity. oe Music is known by its note and knockers by their talk. cee Always appear what you are and a little below it. cee If you don't succeed with one blow don’t hesitate to deliver two. ‘Those who deal with a bone-head will have need of less brains. Hold your hands off other artists’ brains till you get gome of your own. No artist is so bad but that some- thing may be learned from he or she. The public thinks those fools who brag of their own great wisdom. Those who brag constantly make good occe- sionally. a ‘There are two bores in the profes- sion: The one who knows too much and the one who knows too little. He who is an enemy of the team does not speak well of the act. Do not all you can. Spend not all you have. Believe not all you hear. Tell not all you know. NOTES FROM HALL'S DIPPY-DOPE MINSTRELS. (By Lewis Hall.) We are still playing at the Ishka bibble Theater. Having hard luck as usual. Everybody is well except those who are sick, and they don’t feel sc well. ‘The “ghost” slipped and broke its leg the other night and has been un able to “walk.” Pork and Beans, our clever sketch artists direct from Boston, are mak ing a terrific hit with song, entitled, “If Ella Goodlow Were Peas, Is String Beans”? Mr. Blackburn, our distin guished interlocutor, is’ singing, “lI Stage-Struck Girls Are Off, Is Frank Hend-on?” Miss Highjack is featuring “I! Rucker Made Five Bright Days, Would He Make ‘Ten Dark Knights?” Mr Bonehead is screaming them hightly singing “If My Ring is Brass, is Isola Ringgold?” ‘The entire company closes the firs part featuring that famous crazy bal let: “The Saint Vitious Dance.” ‘The entire bunch are going to have their mugs pictured in the Xman isue Thats according if the camera will stand the test. | “NEWS FROM BAM.” ‘The Crackerjack Minstrels that are being organized in Hot Springs, Ark. placed an ad in the Billboard for all kinds of performers and musicians. After nine people, performers and mu sicians, wired thé instigators of this company to join on wire, they, the parties who are forming the company, refused to send tickets. Take a little tip from pappy, boys, and don’t get tied up with a man or men who can’t send you tickets, even the panic be on. Does it mean that we as perform: ers and musicians must work for nothing, ijust to be on the road? There is always something to do for the man that can do something. One of the smartest men in the show world closed in Terrell, Texas. Take a hint and govern yourselves accordingly. Busby Minstrels showed Terrell, Texas, the 23d. Business was fair. Queen thea- ter in Terrell is still knocking along. Park theater in Dallas, where the Russell-Owens stock company is now playing, is being put on a paying basis by that company. Three of the Sunny Dixie Minstrels boys took a fiying trip to Dallas and witnessed one of the stock company’s shows. It was fair, so it was reported. As for the parties who are on that stock company we can't say, as we only met Russell and Owens. No, we didn't get to cast any of our pleasant smiles at the lady per formers. Dixie boys were asked why. CHAS. S-GILPIN & WOOD-LILLIAN Ia the Only Original Negro Playlet, Entitled “Matrimony and Insurance.” Per. Add. 570 Lenox Ave. New York City, N.Y. Managers write for our open time. WANTED! For E. H. Jones’ Famous Alabama Minstrels No. 2 Mosicians that double stage. All winter's work if yon'll consider winter salary. State just ‘Whit you do abd lowest aniary tn Set letter” ‘oskets if we know you" Address Garry Vanderbilt, Mer., Care of The Freeman Martin & Motley’s Follies of the Season, in their 15th Week at the S. H. Dudley Theatre, Washington, D. C. Miss Rosa Motley in another one of her pathetic favorite songs “Come Right Back to Me.” Another Special Attraction: ° Jones & Hillman In their Sidewalk Conversation © Full of Homor Urchs Fark iMeaire: 391 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tenn. Finest Show at the South’s Finest Theatre Now Open for the Season Booking only the Highest Class Acts in Vaudeville IF YOU HAVE WORTH WHILE ACTS, WRITE US! Good Time for Every Clever Act All acts must have orchestrations for piano, violin, bass violin, cornet, clarinet, trombone and drums. Dressing rooms for ladies and geatle- men with plenty a Send photos two weeks ahead for reproduc- tion on ‘slides, All correspondence promptly answered day received. Hise 2 GDS TAR EEE 2 ERTS PE EPL a WANTED! a For Terry’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Co. Summer Season Opening April 24th Good dancers and singers, colored quartette, colored band. .idickey & Terry | They said they were not introduced. Bum junk, but 1 can't believe. that about that company. Why they are the town talk in Dallas. Chester John- son, one-time performer, is conducting a swell picture house in Dallas, and {s cleaning up. Stovall and Stovall are playing the Star theater in Dallas and have made good for several weeks. The J. W. Wright and Scott stock company are now playing the Lincoln Theater in Galveston, scoring nightly. Much luck to you. Ella Moore stock company are leaving a clean record behind them. Keep up the good work. The Sunny Dixie Minstrels, owned by Dana Thompson, closed for 1914. All members of the company have left for their homes to spend a few weeks with relatives.” Show opens again in the early spring. Business manager for the company left between suns, so we heard. Comment on the Nashville Students is that their band happens not to have them. NOTES FROM J. c. O'BRIEN’S MIN. STRELS. __ We are in the state of South Caro lina, still headed towards our home in dear old Georgia. And business is fair in spite of low prices of cotton. But we are getting ours. Our band, under the directorship of Prof. G. W: Ayers, is still winning the hearts of music loving people. The one, and original Silas Green is still keeping his audience in an uproar. Mr. Chas. Trice, the silver tone tenor, joined us again in Raleigh, N. C., and is still rendering those classy ballads. Mr. Sam Jones, the North Carolina Sun: beam, is opening the show, and is opening it hot, Mr. Willie Mathews, the boneless wonder, is still keeping his audience spellbound. Mr. J. C. Priedjohn, the musical tramp, is still a winner. Mrs, Ader Green’ is still cleaning, singing “Peg o” My Heart,” and “Chesapeake Bay.” Alfred Drew, juggling jester and slack wire artist, is Keeping the audience spellbound with his slack wire act. Mr. H. C. Williams, our clever interlocutor and straight man, knows just how to feed his comedians. Our concert is com: Posed of unsurpassed and unexcelled singers, dancers, comedians and vaudeville specialists, opening with Prince All Monia, high-class magician and fire king, featuring all the latest Hindo magic. Mr. Chas. Trice and Mrs. Ader Green ,the famous tango dancers, assisted by four more couple; then comes Giles & Mathews, high class acrobats. Mr, Giles presents a novel feature in strength, lifting 300 Pounds with his teeth.” Mr, Luo Aronson, manager of No. 2 show, is visiting ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. C. O'Brien. First class musicians and performers, keep in touch with us and watch the Freeman. Our celebrated orchestra is under the leadership of Prof. D. R. Hull, and is featuring the “Memphis Blues,” “Turkish Towel,” and all high Glas abeadaman.: / JOSEPH CLARK, JR'S,, DIXIE , PLAYERS. Joseph Clark, Jr's Dixle Players, featuring Elvis Slim Mason and an all: star company opened at Church Park ‘Theater, Memphis, Tenn., to a crowded house. ‘Everybody seemed to be well pleased with the show. One of the features of the show was Handy’s full orchestra of seven pieces. Miss May- mie Ashford was well received and Mr. Church highly endorsed. Mr. Clark’s company, after playing two weeks here, will go to Nashville. Mr. Clark sends regards to all in and out of the profession. HAPPY BEAUREGARD, OF R. AND P. FAME AND AL W. MARTIN'S PICKUP, ENTERTAINS. One of the grandest surprises that could be witnessed by performers was the meeting of Happy Beauregard and Billy Ward, the black Dockstader at the residence of Mr. Louis Whittaker, a Booker Washington Theatre 23d and Market Street, St. Louis, Mo. Cheries H. Turpin, Proprietor aes Dae eee en, Bob Shecc is dase aieoll eel we sili rovreaes thems ce-sions ake eT or te 2982 8. State street on Sunday last. “Happy” and Billy had not met since 1904 at the Park Theater, Brooklyn, N. ¥., The meeting was promoted by Mr. Whittaker unknowingly to both parties. After hearty handshakes and reminiscences of the past, a bountiful repast was served by Mrs. Whittaker. Mr. Hiram Lowell acted as toast-mas- ter and was loud in promoting a Negro home for colored actors, which can be maintained very easily by the profes- sion. Mr. Beauregard has now retired from the profession for a little while and is employed by “Berry's” the only soda dispenser in the loop. To show he is a progressive performer he has bought himself a lovely home in Chali- vough, Mich. After a few remarks and toasts the many guests of Messrs. Whittaker and Beauregard took auto- mobiles for a trip round the city. ey : hes - Metropolitan Theatre! 336 Beal Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. Ce eee ne ee eae Tie eo Tow, A. BARASSO, MANAGER ee if 9, Gibson’s New Standard Theatre! South St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop Want first class acts of all kinds. Also booking road shows. Addresy John T. Gibson, Proprietor GRANSTAFF & DAVIS A HIT AT 81 ATLANTA, GA. Brownie and Holmes, in their rapi¢ fire sidewalk patter of'late jokes an¢ songs, opened the bill and scored nicely. Lonnie Fisher doing a domes tie single took up where they left of and worked them up to a high pitch ‘Then came Grandstaff and Davis, 2 new team to Atlanta. They caught the audience from the start. Grandstafi kicked them with his dancing and comedy playing of trombone at the same time. Too much credit can no! be given Davis for mastering a seem ingly impossibility, playing the Rosary on two cornets at once. Then they rendered the Miscer, making music lovers of even the kids. Their regu lar closing, a medley, called for an encore which they answered with the Blues, stopping the pictures. ‘They over-made good from the manager, the audience down to the curtain boy. THE NEW $50,000 ATLAS THEATRE! State and 47th Street, Chicago, III. The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Sige First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome NN Open Now and Will be Later New GlobeTheatre JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA High Class Vaudeville Performers Always Write to Frank Crowd He will Reply and Pay Yoy Performers Wanted at Once At New Temple Theatre, Macon, Ga. Rlgstebooklngastinigh clase novelties nd vandevile act. We pay what wes: Biz, Good: denn work will get the same’ reonies “Hines ron Dou SR citer gia unaeamary cormeondence ‘Address. Clemons Aumuser we Richmond. Va.. Nov. 23, 191 Just to let you know that we are still on the Dudley time and where we have played and made good with a new act that is different from the rest. We sing, we dance and talk. One week at the Ruby, Louisville, then the Lincoln at Cincinnati; B. B. Dud- ley’s, Detroit; Winter Garden, Colum- bus; the Star, Pittsburgh; the Stand. ard, Philadelphia; this week at the “Hip,” Richmond, Va.; next week at Roanoke, with two more weeks to fol- low, and then home to spend the holi- days. A merry Christmas to all our friends. CROSBY & NEELEY, The Sam R. McDaniel Trio .. Two Ladies and a Man All Versatile in Vaud. and Stock Permanent Address The Freeman ——_—__ eo eo Dixie Theatre! Under New Management Want to hear from al acts, vaudeville and stock, S. H. Loeb, Prop., Atlanta, Georgia THE FREEMAN AT TEMPLE, TEX. he Browman 19 of mle in Tomple ott EWR Bah Bie MotB Bret diay ede SMELOE SA ae Sal wee A bady, Piano Clever. fase tole Stn Se AOU in Bly ter. Address Elox Re, care The Freeman, Queen Theatre 421 East Ninth Street Always glad to hear from good acts. Address all mai! to Sam E. Revin, Mgr. Chattanooga, Tenn. Watermelon Trust House Mee GaURas oe First Class Accommodations fur Pro- fessional People 3167 Wabash Ave., Chicago, IMlinois CONSOLIDATED M. KLEIN, Mgr. 3101 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Still Booking First Class Iheatres with First Class Acts. Managers get wise and book where you get real attractions. AT LIBERTY | For Any Theatre in America | A Producer and Stage Director with manuserips for original and tried out Musical Comedies, Play- lets, Etc. Years of experience. ‘Best of reference. Address The Producer, Care The Freeman —— Some are Wise " Some Are Otherwise Managers who are wise are booking through S. H. Dudley's Thatrical say bere te ner ag es eos ts eee aC ae We manage to book the best acts in vaudeville. 1 have but one office. S. H. DUDLEY 1853 Seventh St. Phone North 2063 Washington, D.C. " LEW W. HEINRY, Manager —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—_—<—§—§F_<_£_——__— THE SALKIN ENTERPRISES Frank Salkin, Maurice Salkin, Lee Salkin 3805-7-9 State Street, Chicago, Il. Most Popular Vaudeville and Photo Play House on the Stroll Feature Pictures Changed Daily Admission, 10c Children, Sc s Lincoln Theatre! 3132 State Street, Chicago, Il. Daily Matinee 3 p. m. First Class Orchestra LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! Dreamland Theatre Tulsa, Oklahoma Singles, Teams, Trios, Stock Companies and Road Shows write in your open time. Salary sure. NOTICE There is no LEE: manager of the Dreamland ‘Thea nom Those that did write and didn’t receive an answer, write aya". % ‘am owner, manager and paymaster. s J. W. WILLIAM DREAMLAND THEATRE 102 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma ali ee ee ee The New Grand Theatre Management Horn & Johnston VAUDEVILLE & MOVING PICTURES Change of Program Monday and Thursday 3110-12 State St. ooo sane ve eheago, lI 20 The Ayres Bulletin Separate Skirts! NOW $4.95 Among them are garments until today selling at $6.95. Altogether the assortment is one of the best offered this season at anything like so low a cost. Included are skirts of poplin, of ripple eponge, of prunella cloth and of excellent quality serges. Mostly in black or navy blue. The size range comprizes every length from 37 to 42 inches, and belt measure of 24 to 29 inches. Styles are correct, tailoring admirable. Bar gains indeed at $4.95. —3d floor, south. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributor of Dry Goods. Send $1 to this office and receive a year's subscription to The Freeman. This offer holds good until Jan. 1, 1915. LOCAL. The sacramental services were preached by Rev. E. A. Clark of Allen's chapel. Miss Nora A. Roberts spent her vacation with her parents, in Kokomo. She returned to the city Sunday. Rev. Miss Nellie G. Hale, the evangelist and gospel worker, is quite ill in Pilgrims Mission, 806 Locke street. The Rev. Bryant occupied the pulpit Simpson chapel on last Sunday and preached the morning evening sermons. Rev. Mr. Bryant and family have moved to Chicago, where he will be superintendent of the Chicago-Indianapolis district. Mr. Alonzo Ellis, of Champaign, Illinois, was in this city last week visiting friends and spending his Thanksgiving. Miss Louise Reid, of Frankfort, Ky., will be the guest of Miss Eugenia Dent, in Fayette street, during the Christmas holidays. The ladies as well as the gentlemen are expected at the monster meeting Sunday afternoon at the Y. M. C. A. The speaker has a message to deliver to all. The Bachelors' Club, of which W. R. Viney is the president, held the second of their series of assembly dances on last Friday evening at Pythian Hall, with a large number of guests present. Mr. W. W. Caruth, who formerly resided at Holly Springs, Miss, and who for the past two years has been located at 406 Muskumg街 is, now residing at his newly purchased home, 742 Center street. The Royals, a club composed of the younger social set, held their first dance for this season Monday evening at Pythian Castle Hall. The dance was largely attended and was reported an enjoyable affair. Mrs. Charles Stewart and son of Chicago, are the guests of Mrs. Louisa Lewis, of North Senate avenue. Mrs. Lewis entertained a company at a dinner last Thursday in her honor. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Cotter, of Chicago. Mrs. Beulah W. Porter, principal of the Robert Gould Shaw School, and Walter M. Price, departmental teacher of School No. 26, were married last Saturday morning at the parsonage of Bethel church. The Rev. D. P. Roberts performed the ceremony. Interest increases in the Christmas party to be given by the Charles Summer school and the Woman's Club Christmas eve at Tomlinson Hall, for the benefit of the school and the relief work of the club. The club, which is one of the oldest in the city, is doing relief work among the colored people and works in confection with the associated charities. The seven hundred children from the Charles Summer school will take part in the program. The "Evening With Colored Composers", given last week at Simpson chapel, under the auspices of the Woman's Council, for the benefit of the Lincoln Hospital, was attended by an unusually large audience. Plantation melodies and negro folk songs were featured by the Y. M. C. A. Orchestra, assisted in chorus by the scolists, Mrs. W. R. Hill, Miss Marion Shelton, Noble Sissie, Mrs. J. H. Brice, Edward Grayson, Mrs. J. James H. Wilson, Frank Fowler Brown, Miss Pearl Barnes and Russell Smith. Buy It! Because it's a Better Hat You get your choice of the fa- mous Levinson Hats for $2.00 But you don't think so much of the money saved as you do of the quality and style you get. LEVINSON! Three Stores: 37 N. Pennsylvania St. 41 South Illinois Street. Cor. Market and Illinois Russell Smith was director. Mrs Jones Brown is president of the council. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES. At Madam Meadows Spiritualist church she gave fifty messages last Monday night from the passed out. Madam Meadows explained 1st Samuel 28th chapter in such a way that all present could tell the truthfulness of spirits return. She read in part in said chapter the message from Samuel, who was dead, to Saul, who was alive; the words of the dead to the living, which were: "Moreover the Lord will deliver Israel with thee into the hands of the Philistines and tomorrow shalt thou and thy sons with me"¹ . He now consists of the largest group of white and colored people. The secretary of the National Association of Spiritualist Churches and others being present, including a white lady medium, who also demonstrated to the crowd the fact of spirits return. Everybody is welcome to her meetings. MRS. MARY FLANNER GIVES IN TERESTING POINTS ON THE ART OF STORY TELLING. Mrs. Mary H. Flanner gave a very interesting talk on the art of story telling at the Second Christian church Monday evening, November 30th, and in illustrating her talk read the following: A Legend: "How the Chrysanthemum Became Ragged," from the Japanese; a fable, "It's quite True," Hans Christian Anderson Fables; "Ascension Lillies," original; a fairy story, "The Fair Thirteen," original, which is dedicated to Mrs. Thomas, now in charge of Flanner House. Miss Pearl Barnes gave musical numbers, which were beautifully rendered and greatly appreciated by the audience. Mrs. Flanner made a short talk before closing her program as to the desired interest she wished the citizens to manifest in Flanner House Settlement. The proceeds of this entertainment will be used largely to give free tickets to children who are not able to pay carfare and the price of admission to the annual Christmas party at Tomlinson hall, Saturday afternoon, December 28. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. North and Blackford Streets. The pastor will speak morning and evening and the commune will be given at the morning service. He will also baptize the infants and adults. On Wednesday night Bishop Geo. L. Blackwell will preach for us after which he will pin general claim receipts on all who have paid their dollar money for 1915. Those who have not paid may do so between now and that time. The ladies' social and that observe their annual guest day. Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 p. m., and Bishop Blackwell will be the principal speaker a nice program that is to be rendered. W. L. ROWAN. Pastor. LADIES DAY AT Y. M. C. A. SUN DAY —BISHOP FRANCIS SPEAKS —EDUCATIONAL HEAD RE SIGNS. During the series of meetings conducted for men each Sunday afternoon, it has been a custom for years to set apart a special Sunday for ladies. Tomorrow afternoon a special program has been arranged whereby all ladies are invited to attend. Rt. Jos. M. Francis, D.D., bishop of Indianapolis, will deliver the address of the occasion on the subject, "What is Christianity." The plans and special attractions for this meeting have been arranged so as to give the public a combination of events, rare, spectacular and unequalled in the history of the monster meetings. The music for this occasion will be furnished by the Y. M. C. A. quarete and orchestra. The musical will begin promptly at 3 p.m., and the invitation is extended to men and women to be present and on time. December the first marked the closing of the "November Return Up" membership campaign. The attention of the men who failed to take advantage of the November return should be attracted to the special holiday rates which is now being offered. By paying one dollar down full privileges can be had up to January the first, at which time the balance of four dollars is to be paid. The next monthly athletic contest will be held on the afternoon of January 1, at which time the junior and senior gym classes will furnish a full afternoon's entertainment. On this occasion opportunity will be given the public to witness difficult gymnastics feats, embracing both calisthenics and apparatus. Mr. Fay DeFrantz, who recently underwent an operation for appendicitis has been removed from his private ward at the city hospital to his rooms in the Y. M. C. A. Highly enthusiastic over the success of his treatment and commending in the highest terms the efficiency of the physicians and nurse in charge, Mr. DeFrantz anticipates being sufficiently recovered to take up his duties in the physical department at an early date. Dr. J. Edmestone Barnes spoke to a large and enthusiastic audience on last Wednesday evening. Dr. Barnes, speaking under the auspices of the Ministers' Alliance, held his hearers spellbound for one hour on the subject, "The Ethical Aspects of Africa." Mr. W. V. Casey, who recently came on the staff as educational director, has resigned to accept a position at School No. 26 to further playground work in the east end. The boys' league meetings continue to attract a large number of boys each Sunday afternoon. This meeting is styled "Every boy's meeting" and is free to all boys who would like to come. Send $1 to this office and receive a year's subscription to The Freeman. This offer holds good until Jan. 1, 1915. PORTLAND, OREGON, NOTES. Talking About the "Dry" State Conversation is rife among our folks out here, as with the whites, concerning the state having gone dry at the election early this month. The Prohis do not go into power until Jan. 1, 1916, however, and much can happen between now and then. The result of the election was certainly decisive, every county in the state and all but three cities siding with the "drys" when the count was finished. The losers' consolation seems to He THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER only in the fact that Washington is in the same fix. .. Mr. Hilliard Haines, formerly of Pittsburg, is to be married probably on Christmas day. The name of the bride-elect is held secret and we shall have to wait until after the date to find out who she is. Our best wishes, Hill! .. Billie Robinson ("Bojangles") was appearing at the Empress the week of November 16 to 22, and knocked 'em off the seats. It has been several years since he was here last, but he is always welcome. he the Barnes and Frank) played several circuits out of San Francisco and this city with considerable success. These lads were formerly of Salt Lake City and started out with the Occidental baseball team minstrels. Claude, who was center field for the Oxies and later for the Los Aneles Giants, played awhile this summer with the Hubbard Giants here taming Rube Foster's American Giants, the best colored team that ever played out this way. .. Mr. Rolle White will leave for California about Christmas for his health. .. Charlie Fair, formerly of Chicago, is concessionary at the leading hotels here and is doing fine. Mr. Fumman, an agent for the Chicago, wishes to hear her cousin, Mrs. Ade Great, of the Lyric Theatre, Kansas City, Mo. and can be reached at the Golden West Hotel, Portland, Ore. .. "Pepperbox" Gus Williams, formerly of Grace Presbyterian baseball team of Chicago, played for a while with the Hubbards and made a great name for himself. PORTSMOUTH, OHIO. The Christian Endeavor in Charge of Thanksgiving Service—Young Men Interested in Good Work. The Christian Endeavor had charge of the Thanksgiving service last Sunday and it was a grand meeting. Many good thoughts were brought out of the text. Mrs. L. C. D. Anderson is president, and has had a grand success. Mr. A. Hamilton's chair furnished the songs and was very pleasing to the members and friends. Let us help them and win more souls for God. A committee of young men composed of Mr. Elmer White, Garrett Starks and Charles Johnson, of the Christian Endeavor of the A. M. E. church, hunted all the old and sick folks and presented them with a nice basket for Thanksgiving. One old lady was made to exclaim, Thank God some one thinks of me yet. The young men are to be commended. The Thanksgiving program at night under the management of the Stewardess, was more than a success. The church was crowded and running over. More than $20 was cleared. The body of the late Mrs. Susan Bassett, who passed away at the Avenues hospital, arrived in this city Thursday. The funeral services were conducted from the home, 1162 Waller street. Mr. Loving, of Washington C. H., is spending a few days in our city. He is a friend of Mr. G. Baker, one of the popular young men of the city. Miss Blanch Wilson has a very fine Planola in her home on 11th street. Mrs. Ellie Williams, who has been ill for the last two weeks, is able to be up and around her home. Mrs. Harry Patterson, the newly wed, has been having trouble with her throat. Was operated on last week and had her tonsils taken out. Is getting along very nicely. Her many friends are glad to know that the newlyweds are very happy. Marion Starks was the eight in the plan contest for the pony and cart. Miss Marian Parker was the hostess of a dinner party Friday evening, Nov. 27, at her home on Waller street, given in honor of the forty-third birthday of her father, G. Franklin Parker. Those seated at the well prepared dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gooden, Mrs. Mattie Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Payne, Mr. Wm. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Parker, Mrs. Adrien Jones presided at the piano throughout the evening. Miss Parker was assisted by Miss Naomi Robinson. Mrs. Jennie Bowen, of Twelfth street, who has been very ill for some weeks, is some better and her many friends are glad to know it. The A. M. E. Sewing Circle met at the home of Eva Gooden, on Waller street. The rooms were beautifully decorated with bells and flowers. After the business, the hostess served a very nice lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dill's home was burned and damaged by the water. The fire started early Wednesday morning. The household goods were carried out by friends, but the water from the fire hose got it. Damage of $2,000. Mr. Joe Dill, who has been ill for some time, had to be carried out. He was taken to the hospital, where he died Saturday evening. Mr. Dill was the proprietor of the Cafe on Eleventh street. He had many friends, white and black, and was always willing to give to help others. He leaves a mother, Mrs. Nellie Dill, father, Mr. Jack Dill, two sisters, Mrs. Brown, of Baltimore, Mrs. Mary Brodes, of Louisville, two brothers, Mr. Gustia Dill, of New York, and his baby brother, Stocken Dill. Rev. Ivin preached the funeral at the A. M. E. church Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Mr. Dill was a member of the K. P. lodge and they will have charge of this body also a member of the band, and they turned out. The lower designs presented were by Mr. Carr and Mr. B. S. Johnson, Deacon Association, Miss Bell Fleming, Mrs. C. Banks and Miss G. Hollingsworth Glockner, Meyer, Mrs. A. B. Gones, L. Tumas and Mrs. H. E. Bryant, Mr. A. M. E. church and Christian Endeavor, K. of P. and the R. L. Brass Band. Friends of Mr. Joe Dill from Columbus: Mr. William Spears, A. Powell and Ike Farley, Mr. P. Byrd, of Cincinnati; Mr. William Straten, of fronto, BRUNSWICK, GA. The Big Ten Club Entertains. The Big Ten Social Club entertained on Thursday afternoon with an informal Thanksgiving dinner at the home of their president, Mr. Frank P. Dawson. The guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. The hall was beautifully decorated with ferns and white roses. The parlor was beautifully decorated with large clusters of white chrysanthemums, artistically arranged. in the dining room great vases of yellow chrysanthemums were used. The table was elaborately decorated with chrysanthemums, roses and fruits. Amanda Messrs. Lucie Hopkins, Bardie White, Gertrude Atwater, Carrie Farrier, Margaret Moore, Rylander Hightower, Lillie Moore, Julia Thompson, Fannie Cameron and Rhena May Worthy, Messrs. Prince, Charles and Freddie Atwater, James and Kellog, Frank P. Dawson, Samuel W. Brown, John D. Cameron, Robert and A. C. Briggs. Mr. Robert Briggs was toast-master. On last Wednesday Mr. Ben M. Clendon and a party of hunters left the city for a deer hunt, and these hunters were very much pleased with their game. They bagged a big buck. The deer tipped the scales to one hundred pounds. Hunters are: Mr. Ben M. Clendon, Mr. Tom Halliday, M. Nathan Frison. On last Sunday morning about 3 o'clock, Mr. Houston Floyd, who in last week's issue of The Freeman announced his confinement, has passed away after his long illness at his home, 1215 Wolf street. Mr. Hugh Christopher, of 1000 Cochran avenue, is still sick at his home. He will be glad to have his friends visit him at any time. Keith's orchestra wishes to thank Prof. Wm. Timmons for the bunch of music he gave them. The orchestra thanks you very much and Mr. Keith dear friend, will write you in a day or so. Mr. Joseph Carpenter has returned to the city after a stay of several months in Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Lewis Browrows, one of our Brunswick ladies, who has spent the summer in New York, has completed her course in hairmaking, and is making the old new. And she would be pleased to have your patronage. Call and see her. Mrs. Lewis Browrows, Amhearst street. Sunday Eve. Recital at the Pekin (Concluded from Page One) Clark entertained in her honor at her home. There was dancing and cards and the evening was enjoyably spent. Miss Mitchell left Sunday, very much pleased with her stay. Miss Mitchell is a graduate of Wilberforce and was a classmate of Miss Clark. On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Dave Manson entertained Miss Mitchell. Covers were laid for six. Mr. and Mrs. Manson reside in a beautiful home at 5816 Michigan avenue. Miss Carolyn Boyd Lillerson on Prog gram. Miss Carolyn Boyd Lillerson, the well-known entertainer at the Elite cafe, was on the program Tuesday at the Grand. Miss Boyd, as she is called by most people who know her, was in fine voice, and acquitted herself nicely. Miss Boyd is such a splendid entertainer that she will, it is reported, open the new cafe that is to be started soon by Mr. Art Codozoe at 35th and street. "Powers That Be" Speak to Railroad Porters. The "powers that be" of the Pullman Railroad company spoke to the porters on Tuesday of this week at the Wabash Avenue Y. M. C. A. The meeting was for the porters only. It is a known fact, however, that the Pullman porters are not being paid enough wages and that the state railroad commission of California has recognized this and is in favor of helping the porters. It is said that when the Pullman people went to California they "let the cat out of the bag" and something of this nature came up, it is said, at this meeting. The press was not allowed at the meeting, but, like the dallies, some parts of the news will always out. Aldermanic Fight on in Good Shape Aldermanic Fight on in Good Shape. The aldermanic fight is on, and there are four at least in the field—Mr. Oscar De Priest, Attorney Louis B. Anderson, Charles Griffen and Edward H. Wright, the latter not having announced himself as yet. Mr. De Priest formally announced his candidacy at Odd Fellows' hall on Monday night when Mr. Madden, congressman from this district, and State Senator Sam Ettleson and others spoke for Mr. De Priest. One man in the audience said he was opposed to the organization putting up a man and running him without giving the people a chance to express themselves in the primary. The meeting went on harmoniously. Mr. Anderson, it is said, is hustling day and night among the people, and thus far has over pledges from all parts of the ward and is occupying women's clubs in blocks. The fight will continue until April. It is to be hoped that the people who will choose the candidate will center on one race man so that one of the other race will not slip in, and the chance be lost to nominate a colored alderman. Send $1 to this office and receive a year's subscription to The Freeman. This offer holds good until Jan. 1, 1915. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Logan Lodge No. 4, K. of P., will meet in regular session Thursday evening, Dec. 10, for nomination of officers. Mr. and Mrs. L. Mathews, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bruce, Oscar Minor and Mrs. Margaret Smith, of Kirkwood street, Pittsburg, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Stamps, 238 Bordman street, Thanksgiving, and Mrs. Minor and Miss Smith were to have been married here, and as the couple were too young they returned home to Pittsburg and will wait a while longer. Buckeye Lodge Elks will give next dance and social Monday evening, Dec. 14. at the club. Miss Margery and Master Oliver Manley, New Brighton, Pa., are the guests of their father, Oliver Manley, 329 East Fed street. Mrs. Phelps, of Maserrousp, Pa., spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Bessie Franklin, East Fed street. Mrs. Espy, of McKinley street, entertained the ladies of the Research Club. Tuesday evening, and the ladies enjoyed an evening marked with informality and pleasure. Quotations, the paper by Mrs. J. Simmons, was very interesting. A dandy lunch was served, concluding the session, which will be continued in the Mrs. G. M. Fagn, 47 McKinley street, Dec. 1. The following program will be rendered: Subject, "What is the Hardest Problem in a Woman's Life?" by Mrs. Lewis Bundy; instrumental solo, Mrs. Lewis Porter; quotations from Mr. Samuel Boggess. Miss Rhoda Gorsky secretary. Mrs. Frederic Gorsky, West Rayne avenue, entertained in a delightful manner Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Margaret Philips, of Chester, Pa. Covers were laid for 15 and a dandy repast was served. The decorations were green and yellow. Those present were Samuel Philips and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wormleil, Mr. and Mrs. T. Johnson, Master Mason Warmtey, Mrs. Daniel H. Rose. Mr. Frederick Thomas entertained at lunch Sunday Mr. William Douglass, Mr. J. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McClure, Mrs. Addie Solomon, Mrs. Bell Greene, Mrs. Fred Thomas, Master Daniel H. Rose. The Buckeye Lodge will hold their memorial services Sunday, Dec. 13. Time and place in next issue. NEWS NOTES OF COLUMBUS, O. Mr. James Wall, who suffered a severe burn by steam, and who is now confined in St. Francis hospital, is improving fine. Mr. John Jones, of Wakefield, Va., who was caught in the flames of his burning home, was sent to Columbus, Ohio, to St. Francis hospital, for treatment. Smoky Hobbs says he loves to read The Freeman and must have it. Mrs. Emma Galloway, of 307 South Oakley avenue, has been ill for several days. While on her vacation, Miss Geneva Trent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Trent, of 171 North Washington avenue, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Perkins, of Wilberforce, Ohio. Mrs. S. J. Morton, after spending several weeks with friends and relatives in Raleigh, N. C., has returned. The attraction at the Marquee next Sunday night will be P. G. Lauray, who will pull off one of his famous conet solos, assisted by his chums, The and May. The Eleventh St. M. E. church has a new organist and the choir and church seems to be satisfied. She is Mrs. Kathine Trindell, formerly Jackson St. M. E. church, of Louisville, Ky. Mr. Ike Barber, who has been employed at the Penn. R. R. shops for years, is confined at the hospital with an abscess on his stomach. The installation of Rev. R. Quarles of Paris, Ky., will occur Sunday, Dec 6th at Oakley Ave. Baptist church Those supposed to be present are Rev Geo. L. Davis, D.D., Dev. A. D. Chandler, D.D., Rev. R. D. Phillips, D.D. NEWS OF CLEVELAND, OHIO. Police Monday was searching for an automobile driver who ran down an unidentified man near E. Twelfth street and Payne avenue shortly after 7 o'clock, and then drove away. The injured man was taken to Lakeside hospital. The street was dark and the auto was running without lights. Through the carelessness of these drivers one's life is in jeopardy. Rev. Wolridge revival staris at Triestode this week. The Freeman, a progressive newspaper devoted to the interest of our race. It is encouraging to learn of the progress of the race. A newspaper that ought to be in the hands of every Negro man and woman. The man who is silent when a wrong thing is done makes himself a sharer of the guilt. The scripture says our conversation should be yea, nay. If he says speaking out will do no good he should stop and think that he will at least be on the side of right. We had the pleasure of being at Corinthian Baptist church Sunday at 3 o'clock and listening to an able discourse by Rev. Garner. Probably most of the difficulties of DIAMONDS and Jewelry Make the Best Xmas Gifts For they are a joy forever, and a lifetime remembrance of the giver. I keep a first-class stock of Diamonds and Jewelry and can save you at least 10 per cent. as I am out of the high rent district, Diamond Importer and Jeweler 28 MONUMENT PLACE RUBENS The Store with the Low Price Policy Smartest Showing of Suits, Overcoats and Balmaccans in the State, at A. B. K. Co., 1914 Be Sure you See Our Line Before you Buy RUBENS 39 West Wash. St. trying to live a christian life arise from attempting to half live it. God meant me to belong, God should seek to find wisdom and truth and beauty to satisfy my mind. CORYDON, KY. Mrs. A. H. C. Cabell of Henderson, Ky., made inspection of Fred Douglass Circle, Ladies of G. A. R. All were glad to have her with them, and she was pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Gibson. See Mathew L. B. Greene to print your news in the Freeman; agent. 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