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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 A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HERE President of the National Federation of Women's Clubs a Guest of Mrs. George Cleveland Hall. THE CITY FEDERATION OF CLUBS IN SESSION! Dr. Louie B. Uselman to Denate Diamond Rings to Contest Winners—Attorney Louis B. Anderson has the Support of Men and Women in the Se and Ward for Alderman-Dr. Barnes, of Liberia, in the City—Appomattox Cnb Elect Officers—The Celebrated Septette Orchestra at the Panama Cafe. The Freeman Is the peer of Negro Journals, circulating in every State and Territory in the United States, an accomplishment which can not be claimed by any other Negro publication. Send us your subscription at once. VOL. XXVII NUMBER 50 MRS. BOOKER T. President of the National B a Guest of Mrs. Ge THE CITY FEDERATION Dr. Louie B. Uselman to Denate Diam Louis B. Anderson has the Suppor for Alderman—Dr. Barnes, of Libe Officers—The Celebrated Septette O (By Cary B. Lewis.) Freeman Bureau, 3000 South State St., Phone, Douglass 8058, Automatic 75-233. CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 9—Mrs. Booker T. Washington, wife of the principal of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, was in the city this week and was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. George Cleveland Hall, 3408 South Park avenue, Mrs. Washington had been to Des Moines, Iowa, and was the guest of Mrs. Joe Brown. She delivered an address to the Woman's Club of that city, speaking at the A. M. E. church. She also made a trip to Buxton, Iowa. When seen by The Freeman representative she said: "I am always pleased to visit Chicago and to be the guest of my dear friend Mrs. George Cleveland Hall. Reports come to me that the National Federation of Woman's Clubs are growing in all sections of the country. It would have been my greatest pleasure to have visited the session of the city federation Monday, but while out with Mrs. Hall in her car we had an accident and found it impossible to visit the federation meeting. We are going to have the biggest meeting here next year in the history of the federation. It will be great in many respects: in attendance, personnel of delegates and character of program." "How is the school program?" was asked Mrs. Washington. She said: "We are doing very nicely. The school is largely attended and Mr. Washington is very much pleased with the year's work." City Federation Session. The quarterly meeting of the city federation was held on Monday at Bethel Baptist church with Madame Clara Johnson, presiding, and Mrs. Alice Caldwell, recording secretary. Reports were heard from all the clubs, after which Lawyer J. Gray Lucas spoke on the Bond caste, in which he stated that he believed his man was innocent who was charged with the murder of a white woman and was sentenced for life in prison. He said that the case could be appealed if enough money could be raised. It was decided to hold the National Federation meeting at St. Mark's Mr. E. Chappell, on charge for their meals. Mrs. Briggs, of the United Charities, delivered an address. Reports from the Amanda Smith Home were heard which were very encouraging. Several new clubs were added to the federation. Young Horse Graves, Mr. Gossett and Prof. Scott were among the visitors. The next meeting will be held subject to the call of the president. The place was not decided upon. Mrs. Della Lewis, 5400 South Park avenue, entertained the Volunteer Workers' Club on Tuesday afternoon. Dr. Louis B. Uselman Chicago, like Boston and Washington, stands out prominently as the leading cities to encourage the discuss DR. LOUIE USELMAN. sion of race questions at its literaries. For the past five years the Bethel Literary Society, under Mr. Fitts, has encouraged annual contests on questions affecting the race. While the literary is held every Sunday afternoon, one Sunday before Christmas is set aside for the annual literary contest, at which time a prize is offered to the male and female who writes and delivers the best essay. This year only the This year only those who have won prizes can enter the contest. It is expected to be the best exercises of its kind ever heard in this city. The essays are in the hands of the judges and will be marked on the knowledge of the question, composition and delivery, on the day of the exercises. The question is, "What Is the Best Solution of the Race Problem in the United States of America." For four years Dr. Louie Uselman has given the prizes and this year he will give a diamond ring to the male and female securing the highest average. Dr. Uselman is to be commended for his generosity in giving prizes which have been a great stimulus to the young men and women of this city along literary lines. He is located at 3150 State street, and through his kindness the colored citizens of the Southside have decided that they will liberally patronize him during the Christmas holidays. Candidacy of L. B. Anderson Attorney Louis B. Anderson, for fifteen years attorney for Cook county, has entered the race for alderman of the Second Ward with so much force that the opposition at 35th and State street has begun to state that ATTORNEY LOUIS B. ANDERSON. Mr. Anderson will quit the race and his expenses will be paid by Congressman Madden. "This is a lie of the whole cloth and no truth in it," said Mr. Anderson to a Freeman representative. Mr. Anderson is gaining every day. Every man you meet on the street and ask who he wants for alderman, will say Atty. Louis B. Anderson; that he is not only popular and favorably known, but is capable and will undoubtedly make the best representative of all the men thus far named as a possibility. Mr. Anderson is not only a member of the Executive Committee of the Republican war organization, sixteen years a practicing lawyer, former president of Appomattox Club, adjutant and captain of the 8th Regiment, I. N. G., Mason, Odd Fellow and Pythian, but is held in high esteem by all the voters of the party, encouraging things in his behalf is the activity among the women voters of the ward, who are now forming clubs in his behalf. Mr. Anderson's friends contend that it should be left to the will of the voters to name the nominee of the party, rather than the "ward bosses." Every indication points that in April Mr. Anderson will have a strong personal organization and the voters will rally to him so nobly that he will win with ease. The slogan of the women of the ward is "We are for Anderson." Deserving Comment From Learned Men "Negro Culture in West Africa," by George W. Ellis, is receiving high consideration from the college and intellectual circles of white writers in this country. People from all over the country of both races are sending orders to him at 3000 State street Dr. George H. Barkeslee, of the department of Clark University, and editor of the Journal of Race Development, writes the following: "I was told the day before that your book. I have not as yet had time to more than glance at it, although I can realize, that it is an extremely interesting as well as a valuable work. I will see that it is re viewed for the coming number of the "Journal of Race Development." Dr. Small, dean of the graduate schools of art and literature, Chicago University, and editor of the American Sociological Journal, writes that he was pleased with "Negro Culture in West Africa" and has assigned it for review in the American Sociological Journal. He says it has been placed in good hands. Hon. Hamilton Holt, editor of the Independent, writes, "I have received your book with much pleasure and turned it over to our literary editor. I feel from a glance at it that he will find it a book worthy of high appraisal." He Chichester F. Scott, 16 years in Congress and editor of the Iowa Daily Register, writes: "I received the book two or three days ago and on a hurried trip which I made this week. I put it in my grip and read it on the train, parts of it I enjoyed so much that I read part of it to a friend who sat nearby. I was particularly interested in the social custom of the Vai people and in the proverbs and folk lore stories. Indeed I found it a fascinating book from preface to finish. I congratulate you upon its publication. I shall review it for the Register as soon as I have time to write adequately of it." Every indication that the book will be widely read and that it will occupy the shelves of the reading people of this country. cord with his program to visit a few of the chief centers in the United States. Dr. Barnes is a scientist of note and a scholar of ability. He is a distinguished African. He was educated in Europe and is honored with the two degrees of E. E. and C. E. He was sometime director of Public Works in the Republic of Liberia and while there was a member of the commission which delimited the new Librarian boundary between Sierra Leanon and Liberia necessitated by Great Britton's forcing the taking of the famous Liberian district Karle Kahun. Dr. Barnes has taken part in a number of human movements in behalf of the African races, both in South Africa and in Great Britton. He is the author of a number of pamphlets and manuscripts having to do with the protection and preservation of the native African races. He has written a new manuscript embodying his work in support of the theory that the earth is flat and not round. In this connection he prepared an original map in demonstration of his theory. The doctor thus challenges the Newtonian theory of gravitation and its allied and associated theories. It is hoped that this manuscript and map will be published for the general information of the public. Dr. Barnes is now interested in educational work in the Republic of Liberia in establishing a school for know that we have young lady who embroidery work freshens will the Freeman are on sale at Miss Selma Sidney visiting Folks. The Local Bus meets Sunday at the Masonic versity and Wa the business me present. Mrs. Frances home after a p bondale. Mrs. H. E. R home after a tv Mrs. Emma Rdeau, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. West Stoughton terned in hon Mr. Shelton, pla Fiddler & Shelt Covers were laid a very good time. U. S. DIPLOM Charles Made Santo WASHINGTON publication today Men't Club Concert Men's Club of Grace Presbyterian church gave a concert on Monday night at Grace church, but owing to the inclement weather, the church was not crowded as was anticipated, however, the high-class program made up for this. On the program were Miss Mausette Taylor, Mr. Dent, Mr. Harry Jackson, Miss Logan, Mrs. Bingham. The Virginia Quartet, composed of Messra. Mitchell, Childress, Asbury and Brown. The first number was so well rendered that the audience called them back and then back to singing, "I Want To Be Ready." A double compton of Misses Hodges, Barbour, Triplet, Powell, Overton, Perry, Moseley and Owens was excellent. These charming girls proved to be the hit of the program and the number was directed by Miss Maud Roberts, the talented musician of this city. "Good Night, Beloved" was the closing number by sixteen girls and eight men under the direction of Miss Roberts, was very good. The program should be repeated. Much credit is due Miss Roberts, who was the directress. Appomattox Club Election. Appomattox Club held election of officers last week and elected the following: Hon. S. A. T. Watkins, president; A. A. Wells, vice-president; Delbert Lee, second vice-president; D. A. McGawen, financial secretary; H. S. Anderson, treasurer; Beni Mitchell, corresponding secretary. Board of directors, for two years: W. P. Bell, Thos. McGooden and Dave Manson; for three years, Frank Hamilton, E. M. Sutton and Prof. Emanuel. The installation of officers will be the first of the year. Pioneer Club Organized Pioneer is the name of the new club that has been organized and has a club room at 35th and State street. The boys have their charter and are now having pleasant evenings with E. L. Booker, president; G. R. McFarland, secretary and treasurer, and B. T. Summers, vice-president. James T. Brewington, Jr. A new business enterprise is being added to the business interests of the "stroll," which will be known as one of the progressive real estate concerns. It will open at 3023 South State street, under the auspices of the well-organized corps of young men, headed by Hon. James T. Brewington, Jr., the well known politician and financier. With his many friends and popularity it is expected that he will do a good business. Septette Orchestra at the Panama. Septette Orchestra at the Panama. The Septette Orchestra at the Panama Cafe, 35th and State street, came here from Oklahoma City about four weeks ago and opened up at the Panama. Last week it was our good fortune to hear this celebrated orchestra. It is composed of Albert Smith, known as "Smithy." who plays the bass violin; T. B. White, second mandolin; D. N. H. McCoy, manileto; Will Davis, third mandolin; J. K. Williams, fute; Charles Green, clarinet; D. H. McCoy is the leader, and B. W. Warren plays the guitar, Messrs. Smith, Warren, White and McCoy form the quartet. They sing well, harmonize beautifully and are the center of attraction on the Southside. This is their first time in Chicago. The high-class order of their entertainment, the sweetness with which they sing and perform is such that it would please the most chronic critic, and every evening the place is crowded to hear them. If you don't think we are telling just the plain facts about them, just drop in one evening. You will be more than pleased. Dr. J. Edmonstone Barnes Dr. J. Edmonstone Barnes has an ac- tive city of Chicago in ac- cord with his program to visit a few of the chief centers in the United States. Dr. Barnes is a scientist of note and a scholar of ability. He is a distinguished African. He was educated in Europe and is honored with the two degrees of E. E. and C. E. He was sometime director of Public Works in the Republic of Liberia and while there was a member of the commission which delimited the new Librarian boundary between Sierra Leanon and Liberia necessitated by Great Britton's forcing the taking of the famous Liberian district Kahun. Dr. Barnes has taken part in a number of prominent movements in behalf of the African races, both in South Africa and in Great Britton. He is the author of a number of pamphlets and manuscripts having to do with the protection and preservation of the native African races. He has written a new manuscript embodying his work in support of the theory that the earth is flat and not round. In this connection he prepared an original map in demonstration of his theory. The doctor thus challenges the Newtonian theory of gravitation and its allied and associated theories. It is hoped that this manuscript and the general information of the life of the African people in educational work in the Republic of Liberia in establishing a school for the industrial training of the natives in the famous Mt. Coffee settlement in Liberia. In support of this work Dr. Barnes is delivering a series of lectures on Africa as it was, as it and as it is to be. He will be讲座 on this subject Sunday, December 13 at Bethel church, corner Dearborn and 30th street, at 8 o'clock p. m. On Monday night, 14 he will deliver another lecture at Walter's A. M. E. Zion church, 38th and Dearborn street. Those who come out to these lectures will be well paid. Dr. Barnes is a close personal friend of the distinguished Dr. Blyden, and like him, has won recognition as a distinguished Negro thinker and scholar. Mr. George W. Ellis, of this city, met Dr. Barnes in London and entertained the Doctor at dinner and will show some courtesies while here. Dr. Barnes is a member of the Civil Institute of International Engineers. Attorney William A. Robinson, of Washington, D. C., is in the city and will practice here. He will be located at 47th and State street. He is a graduate of Howard and has been practicing law for twenty years. CHAMPAIGN. ILL. Kappa Alpha Nu fraternity to Cen- vene here—News in General. (By Z. L. Breedlove, Phone Bell 1659.) The Grand Chapter of the Kappa Alpha Nu fraternity will convene here December 30, 31 and January 1. Representatives from the leading universities of the middle west will be present as well as many alumni scattered throughout the country. Grand Polemarch E. . Diggs, of the Alpha Chapter, at Indiana University, will preside. Beside the business sessions there will be held the annual Grand Polemarch prom. Kappa Alpha Nu will be founded at the University of Indiana in 1911. In 1913 the Beta Chapter was established at the University of Illinois. In 1914 the Gamma Chapter (Alumni) was founded at Indianapolis and the Delta Chapter set up at the University of Iowa. Each of the three active chapters is domiciled in its chapter house and is making progress which would do credit to such an organization. The purpose of the Kappa Alpha Nu is to form a bond or union between Negro college men and to promote higher education among them. Word has reached this office that Miss Laura Louise Lewis and Doctor Ripley Marion Young were married November 24th at the home of the bishop, incarnate of the Lord of Lewis, in Cairo, Ill. Mrs. Louise Young graduated from the University of Illinois with the class of 1914 and is an accomplished musician. A. M. E. Church. "Faith and Trust," the one is the belief and the other is the motion which emphasizes discipleship, was spoken on in the morning sermon. The evening sermon was on "Yet the sermon was not a tableble of the great supper. It furnishes an opportunity for the exercise of the Christian Missionary spirit. Salem Church. Rev. J. M. Owens preached at 11 a. m. on the "Oneness of God," impressing the need of having one faith, one practice, one doctrine, one Lord and one baptism. Rev. S. L. Edwards spoke on "The True Church." There will be a Christmas fair held by Miss Mary Tutt of embroidery work done at her home, 1212 Beslin St. Urbana, from 2 c'clock until 10, Thursday. December 17. Miss Mary Tutt, who was attending Breslin College in June, was forced to stop on account of a nervous breakdown due to overstudy. I can say that I have seen some of her embroidery work and she is very good at the work. I trust that every one who can possibly attend this fair will, whether you buy anything or not because it will be a treat to you to know that we have among our midst a young lady who can do such beautiful embroidery work as she does. Refreshments will be served. The Freeman and Chicago Defender are on sale at 32 N. Hickory St. The Local Business Men's League meets Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Masonic Hall, corner of University and Walnut streets. All of the business men are expected to be present. Mrs. Frances Mann has returned home after a pleasant visit to Carbondale. Mrs. H. E. Rowan has returned home after a two weeks' visit with Mrs. Emma Rowan at Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Williams, of 1011 West Stoughton street, Urbana, entertained in honor of their cousin, Mr. Shelton, playing with the team, Fiddler & Shelton, at the Orpheum. Covers were laid for eight and all had a very good time. U. S. DIPLOMAT UNDER FIRE. Charles Made Against Minister to Santo Domingo. WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.—Following publication today of charges against James M. Sullivan, American minister to Santo Domingo, officials made available for inspection a mass of correspondence, including indorsements given to Mr. Sullivan before his appointment of charges by various people against him. Mr. Sullivan's replies to these charges, and other letters and reports bearing on the question. No official statement was issued, but it was said the allegations against Mr. Sullivan would be carefully examined to determine if anything new in them demanded investigation. DOMINICAN CABINET FORMED. President Jiminez Appoints No Heads of Departments. SANTO DOMINGO, Dec. 8.—Juan Isidro Jiminez, who took the oath of office as president of the Dominican republic December 6, has formed the following cabinet: Minister of public works, Frederico Velasquez; war and marine, Desidrio Arias; finance, A Peres Perondi; justice, J. B. Peynaldo; foreign affairs, Bernardo Pichardo; agriculture, Jaime Mota; interior Arias Brache. Quet prevails through out the entire republic. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Mr. Leslie Charleston Returns From Europe. Mr. and Mrs. David Allen, of 274 North Ohio avenue, have returned from Xenia after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. . Mr. E. T. Jenkins, cement contractor, of Laneview, was visiting friends in the city Sunday. . The many colored soldiers who have been at the Columbus barracks for some time will soon depart for other forts...Mrs. David Elders, of 259 North Ohio avenue, has been ill or several days. . Mr. Chas. D. Jones, well known fancy engraver is in the city for two weeks. Mr. Jones is engraving especially for police, conductors and city firemen. . The Freeman can be secured at the Paragon barber shop, 62 East Long street. . If you advertise in the Freeman you can rest assured that it will be read by hundreds of working men of this city. Have a talk with B. H. Burnett, 526 Marion street. . Mr. Leslie Charleston, who has been in Europe and the Isle of Madagascar for the past five years, tells a thrilling story of his adventures in different countries while away. Mr. Charleston is now in Columbus and will probably leave in February for the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco, Cal. . Mrs. B. H. Burnett is very ill with rheumatism and laggripe. NOTES OF AUGUSTA, GA. (By Noble P. Willis, Jr.) Plenty of rain, but thanks to the new dam and levee which is being built there is no high water. . Prof. Dan Johnson, one of the Second Regiment, K. of P. Band boys, is in the city shaking hands with his many friends. . The entire city was shocked Saturday morning when it learned of the sudden death of Mr. Lemuel Harris, Frank G. Porter and Mrs. Savannah Roberts. Mr. Porter was for many years one of Augusta's most popular tailors, and Mr. Lemuel Harris was head janitor for the Montgomery building. . Mr. James Griffin's oldest brother is up from Waynesboro spending Saturday and Sunday with him. . The following persons were added to my Freeman list Saturday: Miss Laura Harper, Dr. C. S. Carr, Prof. Ernest Butler, Mr. Robt Rowland, Mr. Chas. McLaughlin, Mr. Henry Griffin and Captain N. P. Willis. You can find the Freeman on sale at 723 Eighth street and 1521 Chestnut street. Send $1 to this office and receive a year's subscription to The Freeman. This offer holds good until Jan. 1, 1915. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. DR. W. B. EVANS DEMANDS A HEARING Deposed Principal of Armstrong School has Something on his Mind Concerning Bruce Administration. Puzzled Public Says "Turn on the Light"—That Supreme Court Decision on Jim Crow Car Law—Editor Chase Side-Steps Loaded School Issue—Charles Alexander's Graphic Story of "The Battles and Victories of the Late Col. Allensworth" Warmly Welcome—Judge Terrell on Colored Lawyers. (By R. W. Thompson.) Bureau of The Freeman, 1337 Wallace Place, N. W., Washington, D. C.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 10.—The school situation continues at fever heat. The battle-line of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association remains intact and the members of the committee signing the report published in The Washington Sun re-assert their readiness to "make good" on all the representations set forth in their brochure. They say the promptness with which a suit for damages was brought indicates that the charges have "drawn blood," and that the existing administration realizes that it is on trial for its life. Chairman Daniel Murray, of the committee, has secured counsel, and urges the brethren of the Oldest Inhabitants' Association and other bodies interested in fair play in the schools, to stand firm and a signal victory will be won. Definite charges, formulated by Mr. L. M. Hershaw, with reference to the treatment of his daughter, Miss Fay Hershaw, are before the Board of Education, and the outcome of the investigation is being awaited with considerable impatience. Other charges, it is said are ready for action. A complaint to not be a "clearing house" for such complaints, has been provided for and from now on there promises to be "music in the educational air." D. M. Hershaw, Acting Administrator Dr. W. Bruce Evans Asks to Be Heard Dr. Wilson Bruce Evans, former principal of Armstrong Manual Training School, has come to the front again, with a new plea for a hearing as to the cause that led to his summary removal from his position. Dr. Evans, after a long service as the head of the Armstrong school, during which time he had brought it up to a high grade of efficiency as an educational factor, was dismissed in July of last year, the indictment charging "academic, pedagogic and administrative inefficiency"—whatever that may mean. In a public letter to the Washington Evening Star, Dr. Evans asked for a "man's chance," to be heard in his own defense, pointing out that the school laws provide that "when a teacher is under investigation or on trial, he shall have the privilege of being represented by counsel and one friend." Dr. Evans claims that this privilege was denied him and that the dismissal on the charges alleged was a "form up," pure and simple. He quotes Mr. Evans H. Daniel's public statement that "there are no charges against the moral character of Dr. Evans"; in refutation of the use of that something more serious than the formal charges lay behind the case. In the following the meeting at which he was refused permission to make a personal statement, Dr. Evans said: "Respecting the latter intimation, (having taught for more than a quarter of a century and proven by complete testimony that the charges of 'inefficiency, etc.' are a 'frame up,' I may say that if the Board of Education has other charges and will formulate them, I am ready to publicly meet them, even though in doing so the true conditions of the public schools may be disclosed. I have only asked the board for a public opportunity to know and confront the person or persons making the charge of inefficiency that the public may determine justice for the wife and children, my relatives, my friends, the educators of the Southern states for whom I have worked for many years, my former pupils and their parents and the public should know, and have a right to know, why I was summarily dismissed without a chance to defend myself." Dr. Evans' Case In Equity. In a letter a few days ago to the Washington Sun, Dr. Evans, taking new inspiration from the general revolt against the present administration of the schools, reiterates his demand for a hearing, declaring in part: "If the Board of Education will give me a hearing, as I have asked for repeatedly, I will guarantee to show them by a score or more of cases how dishonest officials have misled them with information about the subjugation of details, signatures, private and secret examinations, elastic qualifications, etc., into the 'umnoralizing' of a school system. I only ask a man's chance to be heard. "If the candor of my position seems may, may I ask any of the Sun's The Freeman As an advertiser medium is unequal by any Negro New aper, going into one homes of a class of thrifty, money-spending Afro-Americans not reached by any other Journal. Mr. Advertiser, take the hint and try us. CEE FIVE CENTS. MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. EMANDS A HEARING Strong School has Something g Bruce Administration. HIS "DAY IN COURT ?" "—That Supreme Court Decision on Jim Steps Loaded School Issue - Charles Alex- les and Victories of the Late Col. Allens- errell on Colored Lawyers. readers, who believe in justice, to address me as to their views at this time on my position. I should frankly state that any such communications will not be treated as confidential, but will be presented with others to a body of competent authority and power to look into the entire situation—and to act. Without undertaking to hold a brief for Dr. Evans, it does strike the average layman, with a spark of the spirit of equity in his bosom, that Dr. Evans should be granted the hearing he so ardently seeks. It is to be assumed that the Board of Education and Assistant Superintendent Bruce have nothing to conceal. If Dr. Evans was dismissed for good and sufficient reasons, the records will show just what they are, and the board will clear its skirts of all suspicion of unfairness. If there is anything sinister back of the formal charges, even disclosures that might work to the injury of Dr. Evans, let it be remembered that Dr. Evans himself has invited a turning on of the light. If the charges are sustained, the board will be rid of Dr. Evans and his terminable complaints and will stand justifiable before the world. That the letter of the enemies Dr. Evans to be heard for many persons will be found in a hearing, with counsel and co-frontation by his accusers, as provided by the law, will satisfy the mind of Dr. Evans, and do the board or the school authorities no harm, it seems to the average citizen that the time will be well spent. Such an open investigation will go far to shut the mouths of many persons in the community, who feel that Dr. Evans has not a square deal and that his case is on all fours with that of numerous other instances where injustice is said to have been worked by indirection and subterfuge on the part of the "powers that be." If Dr. Evans is in the wrong, let them be shown his errors, since he insists upon being shown. His life mission has been shunted out of his hands. He is within his rights in asking that the true reasons be given. If Dr. Evans' story exposes defects in the school system, he is performing the same work that corrections may be made. Let Dr. Evans have his "day in court." Let the truth be told, hurt or help whomsoever it may! "Trying" the Washington School System. A local contemporary says "The newspaper is not the place to try school matters." Why not? Is it not the only forum the people have for the discussion of public affairs and the dissemination of facts that lead to clearness of vision on the issues of the day? The schools are supported out of the taxes that all the people pay. School officials and teachers are public servants, answerable to the people for their conduct or education. The employees of teachers have a right to know what their agents are doing and why they are doing things this way or that way. Newspapers and correspondents will continue to discuss school matters, along with other affairs of general interest, and no one can justly say they nay. It does seem passing strange, however, that this local contemporary, whose editor has been on the firing-line of school matters for the past three decades, should so suddenly be converted to the philosophy that he has been dealing in matters that were entirely outside of his province as a journalist and sentiment-moulder. He has been alternately against and in favor of the present administration. Where does he stand today? What has happened to bring this editor to a realization that the only safe place for him is the "fence"? Does it make all the difference in the world whose ox is gored? To see it, you must do witten-sight sight. To see it, you must be W. Calvin Chase a conservative in the midst of a scrimmage on his favorite subject is astounding. It isn't like him and he looks odd in the part of a mollycoddle, when men about him are battling at Armageddon. How long will Chase's silence last? "Battles and Victories of Allen Allensworth" The above is the telling title of a new book, just issued by Sherman, French & Company, of Boston, and placed before the reading public at (Continued on Page Eight) THE FREEMAN. 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Union's Greatest State Convention Just Closed One of Its Greatest Sessions Fine Bluff Greatest Interest Being Manifested—Promi- nent Negro Baptists in Attendance, $25,000 Raised for Educational Purpose. (By Prof. P. H. McCawley) PINE BLUFF, Ark. Nov. 22.—The Forty-seventh Annual Session of Arkansas Baptist Convention has just closed one of the greatest sessions of its history. The regular convocation was preceded by the State B. Y. P. U. Convention, which opened Monday night, November 16, and continued for a lively two-days' session. Rev. T. H. Chism, D. O., one of Arkansas' greatest sons, is the honored president of this great young people's movement. One of the first greatest features of the Baptist Young People's convention was the rendition of one of the most classic and intelligent programs ever graced the convention in the way of a formal opening or welcome exercises that has ever graced the conventions during its sixteen years of existence. Those who participated chiefly on this occasion were some of the products of the Arkansas Baptist College, such as Professors J. C. Johnson, J. B. Short, Miss May Mrs, Mrs Minnie Norman and others. During the entire session great speeches, grand and up-to-date music and great sermons were delivered. Several hundred dollars was raised for missions and educational work. The sessions were held at the First Baptist church. The Rev. J. W. McCrary, D. D., is pastor. The Regular Convention. The regular convention was opened Wednesday noon. After the devotions were conducted by Rev. W. E. Stewart, D. A. M. A. D., the honored president Rev. E. C. Curtis, D. W. J. Robinson, D. D. LL. D, to deliver his thirty-second annual address, which was one of the greatest the convention ever listened to. It was timely, full of inspiration, and will always live in the heart of the convention. After the address, which was followed by a lively discussion from prominent ministers from all over the state, Dr. Morris was re-elected president and the following named members were re-elected: Rev. J. P. Ropinson, D. D. LL. D, vice-president; Rev. J. W. McCrary, B. S. D. D., rec. sec.; Rev. D. B. Gaines, A. M. D., D. D., corresponding secretary; Rev. J. M. Harris, D. d.treasurer; Rev. W. F. Lovelace, D. d.auditor; Missionaries; Rev. R. N. Davis, D. D.; Rev. R. M. Riclout, D. D.; Dr. L. S. Jones, Rev. F. T. Delby, A. B. Prominent Members in Attendance. Prominent Members in Attendance. Among some of the inspiring events of the convention were the visits of some of the greatest Baptist leaders of the country, each of which was accorded the privilege of speaking before the body. They were: Rev. J. P. Barton, D. D., Alabama; Rev. R. T. Sims, D. D., Mississippi; Rev. J. F. Kersh, D. D., Oklahoma; Rev. Sutton e. Griggs, A. M., D. D., Tennessee; Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D., Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev. S. H. Bacote, A. B. A, M. D., D. Kansas City, Mo., author of "Who's Who Among the Negro Baptists of America," and the National Baptist Year Book. Dr. Barcote sold several hundred copies of his book. Special attention was given to foreign missions. Dr. Jordan was given more than one hundred dollars for foreign missions. Arkansas Baptist College. The Baptists or Arkansas can say as no other state in the Union when it comes to mission and education. For thirty years she has maintained and operated one of the best colleges in the country and the president of that college is one of Arkansas' native sons, in the person of Joseph Albert Booker, who for thirty years has been president of that college. Dr. Morris, introducing Dr. Booker before the convention to make his thirteenth address, said that he was introducing to the convention as well as the other people of Arkansas the greatest president of the greatest college in all the country. Dr. Booker showed in his report that the college was on the uprise and that more than $25,000 was raised for educational purposes. He set out to close the closing of the school in June, year that thirty-three graduates were given an educational liberty to go out into the world and lift up fallen humanity, five of whom were college graduates, twenty-eight from the academic and normal branches, and that students from eight states were in attendance at the college, and that eight girls from the oil regions of Oklahoma, worth from $20,000 to $50,000 each, were students of his school. Dr. Booker also told of his connection with the National Baptist Convention as secretary of one of its greatest boards, the home mission board, which has permanently established its offices at Little Rock, and that a great part of the board's clerical and other office work could be done by the students of the college as special attention is given them in commercial training, and that some of the greatest products of the race were graduates from the Arkansas community. He and his friend P. Robinson, A. M. D., LL, D.; Rev R. M. Caver, A. B., A. M.; Dr. R. A. Williams, A. M., M. D., national president Royal Circle of Friends of the World; Rev S. E. J. Watson, D. D.; Rev J. R. Burdette, A. B., Th. D.; Wm. O. Davis, A. B., B. D., and a host of other great men and women of honor and respect. O Aside from the above named stalwarts of prominence, the writer would do an injustice not to mention some of Arkansas' great leaders and churchmen of the Baptist convention, which goes to make up some of the South's greatest constituents, such as: Rev. S. A. Moseley, D. D.; Rev. R. W. Patterson, D. D.; W. W. Booker, D. D.; J. H. Henderson, A. M., D. D.; A. J. Jackson, D. D.; J. M. Washington, D. D.; J. S. Ladelle, D. D., and not a few more which space will not allow. Prof. F. D. Morris, A. B., a graduate of the college and the distinguished son of Dr. E. C. Morris, was elected editor of the Baptist Vanguard. Prof. Morris needs no introduction to the good people of Arkansas. He is easily regarded as one of the strongest and intelligent young men of Arkansas. The convention goes to Little Rock in 1915. The much needed rain arrived and the forest fires have been put under full control. There has been great damage to property and crops. There was a banquet at the Friendship Hall Thanksgiving night for the pleasure of those who are trying to assist Col. Hovis to put the Going act where it belongs. The Colonel and Dr. Bell and others are working very hard to overcome that act, which allows the negro to be taxed without him having a voice as to what he is taxed for. The Going act was aimed at the negro but it seems to have been a boomerang. Mr. Geo. Avery and wife were at the Gem last Monday night in the Castle in Johnson. Mr. Avery and wife are artists and were received with a native and was returned home with laurels. They will spend the winter here, and naturally the call for the Freeman every week so as to keep in touch with their friends and the profession. Commissioner Burnett and Attorney Price spent Thanksgiving in the country with friends and on business. The Esquire was on time but he asked at the request of General Price to have him wait in ward. He asked as he waited to decide as to which suit to wear, so reports the commissioner. OMAHA, NEB, NEWS. Dr. T. Randolph and wife, of Oklahoma City, are stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barnett, on 27th avenue. The Pullman men are rejoicing that there will be a new line put on between Omaha and Oakland, Cal. The various churches of the city observed Thanksgiving day. The Epworth League of the Grove M. E. church, is doing good work under their new leader, Mrs. Myrtle Martin. The funeral of Wm. Scott, who came to Omaha twenty-five years ago from Cleveland, Ohio, was held from Hudson and Reese Chapel, Sunday, Nov. 29. Excelsior Lodge No. 110 had widow and the final of the funeral. Pathie Williams made few impressive remarks. Rev. John Albert Williams and his choir will assist in the dedication of St. John church (white) on Wednesday, Dec. 2d. Born Saturday, Nov. 28th, a daughter, to Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Pryor Jr. Mother and child doing nicely. Mrs. Anna Jones is rehearsing a play which will be given at the Grove M. E. church. She will be assisted by Mrs. Myrtle Martin, who will render several selections from Dunbar. The revival which has been in progress at Zion Baptist church for the past three weeks, closed with great success. There were nearly 100 conversions and 41 candidates for baptism. The Young Men's Club of Omaha gave a dancing party Friday, Nov. 27, for the young ladies. Prof. sechines orchestra, consisting of 41 pieces, entourage to Kansas City, Mo. Thursday or Sunday music for the annual sermon of the Knights Templars, which was held at the Coliseum. Bring your news to 2216 Paul street or call Web. 113 CORYDON, KY. Special to The Freeman. Buy a colored paper in your own town. They are for sale on these terms: .$05 for single copy, by sub- scription, .$85 for 6 months, $1.00 for one year until January 1st. Mathew L. B. Green is agent in your town. Buy The Freeman, 5 cents per copy. Remember the folks at home by ordering The Freeman sent to their address. One year, only $1.00, to Jan, 1, 1915. NEWS OF OCALA, FLA. The local papers gave Prof. M. D. Pierce, of Clevey, Pa., quite a write up on his work at the Howard Academy, a school for the training of the Negro youth. Mr. D. W. Goodwin has installed a complete electric outfit in his shoe factory. The St. George Hotel is completed, the finest of colored houses in the South. Mr. Geo. Mays, Jr., of Mound Bayou, Miss, is now connected with the Metropolitan Realty Co. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Literary Club had a successful meeting December 2d. Remember the folks at home by ordering The Freeman sent to their address. One year, only $1.00, to Jan, 1, 1915. PAUL'S VALLEY, OKLA. The Baptist Ministers and Deacons Board convened here on the 25th, with a large attendance of delegates. Rev. McKisac, an aged man, presided. Many able tables were discussed. Rev. Reed, of Chickasha, preached the closing sermon. His subject, "The Infinite Knowledge of God," was logically discussed. Mr. Silas Adams, of Chickasha, was here. Mrs. M. J. Brockway, of Oklahoma City, president of the Baptist Missionary ladies of the state, will lecture on Wednesday night. Dr. Sparks, of Ardmore, stopped over a few hours while passing through. In remembrance of Mr. Jack Character, who passed away last week: Will all my pains at times shall smile, A shining smile of a glorious birth, And when the death angels called him home, He bid farewell to mother earth. Uncle Jack was well known around Senioa, and Coweta county, and was a strict church member and a devoted member of the V. B. A. He leaves a wife and a daughter to mourn his loss. STREATOR. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Henderson and her daughter are visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary Gilson. . . The Ladies' Gleaning Club met last Friday at the home of Mrs. Mabel Delinger. . . Mrs. A. Price took an excursion trip to Chicago. . . Mr. E. 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Benjamin Bancocke, the astronomer, and Ira Aldridge, the tragedian, will be studied during Nov- ember. * * * * Mrs. Wm. G. Tompkins is matron of the Old City Hospital at a salary of $125 a month and Miss Mary Booth is head nurse. Miss Booth is a graduate of Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D. C. Mrs. Portia ashington Pittman, daughter of Dr. Booker T. ashington, is a graduate of the best conservatories of New England and also of Berlin, Germany. She is no teacher of piano and singing at Dallas, Texas. At Jennings, La., ten intelligent, progressive Negro women are operating a co-operative grocery store, doing a business of three to four hundred dollars monthly. They carry a line of splendid staple and fancy groceries. Miss T. A. Hardwell, State Organizer for Texas, reports that the women are buying parks for children's play grounds, equipping schools with swings and gymnasiums, placing 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—itssues Receive Prompt Attention Daily for These Columns at 2922 Cochran Street, or Phone, Haskell 6956. (Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochair St, Phone, 817-262-8000 by Col. J. G. Griffin) These crimpy days makes one think and look back at those warm good old summer days that were spent in joy rides and excursions, when a nickel or a dime would go a long way on the expenses for the day or week toward the various necessities of life. . . The unemployed list continues to grow larger each day and something will have to be done to relieve the suffering soon. Money, work, fuel, groceries, medicine, clothes and other necessities must be forthcoming to relieve these crises among the people. Some of the schools are doing a great work in relieving some of the distress. It is by a united effort of the part of those who are inclined to aid those in need that we are as strong as we help, so give all your can. The humble and beggars of every description have worn the people of Dallas out and still they come, but they are faring poorly ... The mask entertainment given at Rowan's Hall by Mr. and Mrs. Luke Daniels is the talk of the many who were in attendance. The maskers were there and won prizes and all had a good time. ... Its high time for some of our prosperous lodges to encourage some more business features among their members. Besides paying taxes and grand lodge dues a general mercantile business by the various lodges here can be easily operated to the good of its members at a little cost to each individual stockholder and it will stimulate a healthier influence among all the people, lodges, churches, clubs and individuals, these hard trying times. The masses of the race here and there should come together and do business that will be strictly business a co-operative plan is the wish of the Freeman of man of Dallas and the people. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crockett entertained at their residence, 3700 Bryan street. Mrs. Tenniel, Mrs. M. C. Griffin and son, Mrs. Nickels, her sister, and the reporter for the Freeman to a tainty and gumbo supper with all the trimmings which each heartly enjoyed and voted Mrs. crockett approval as an artist of the first rank in the culinary art of the application. They the knot to live if you please. They the knot to know you like a shame, but they surely can get more money out of you for the one-night ball than you can for any kind of a business. Yet they are called enterprising citizens when they are only on the balling the jack frame. Mr. Joe Ashley, the pool room man on Central avenue, has been a stanchion supporter of the Freeman for years. Joe carried the crowds and keeps order at his place. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Kirkwood have moved into their new home on Jordan and Octavia street. J. D. Johnson and Jerome Smith did the christening. Say The Freeman is on sale at he Smith Bros. shining parlors, the Bryan Cate and John Mackintosh living place, William and Hopper's, and on the streets of Dallas every Saturday and Sunday. Now is the time to subscribe and order your special Christmas edition for the home and family. Phone in your order now before they are all taken. Haskell 6956 will bring Griffin with it to your home or place of business. Wake up, Mr. Slow Business Man, and advertise what you have to the people, so they will know where drinking fountains in the public schools and establishing domestic science departments in the schools. * * * * Mrs. E. V. C. Williams, of Abbeville, S. C., is State President of the Colored W. C. T. U. of South Carolina. She is also editress of the South Carolina White' Ribbon Quarterly. * * * * The women of our race who have served on the school board at Washington, D. C., are: Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, Mrs. Bettie G. Mrs. Charles Fortin Grimke, Mrs. Caroline Harris and Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook. * * * * Miss Helen E. Hagan is the only colored student that has ever received the foreign scholarship in music from the Yale University Conservatory of Music. She spent fifteen months at the Schola Cantorum in Paris, France. Mrs. Eloise Bibb Thompson's tribute to Afro-American womanhood was reproduced in the Los Angeles Morning Sun. This paper is published by a company of Japanese educators who are striving to give their countrymen the best thought of the various races in the United States * * * * * Mrs. W. T. Francis is giving evening instruction in shorthand to a class of young men and women of St. Paul. Minn. Mrs. Francis was urged to do this because of the difficulty of young men and women of color experienced in securing instruction in the Business Colleges of St. Paul. * * * * * School girls' dress among the whites at Washington, D. C., has come in for much discussion of late, but without discussion or publicity Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of the colloidal school, has for years insisted that her pupils dress in simple neat attire without the use of jewelry and their faces free from paint and powder. The Kansas City Sun had this to say in a recent issue: Negro women need a great many things worse than they need the ballot. They need to be inspired with a deeper sense of domesticity and a more sacred regard for maternity. These are the virtues that make for sound citizenship and guarantee real happiness. Let others spend their time upon fads and folblies. We are yet in our infancy and should first address the elementary problems about us. We need better homes for trained children, better refined tastes, and a higher appreciation of such virtues as punctuality, economy and sincerity. you are... Dr. C. V. Roman, formerly of this city but now at Nashville, Tenn., was the principal speaker at the Congregational church to the members of the Y. M. C. A. of the city last Sunday afternoon. A large audience greeted the Doctor's timely lecture, but the ones that would have been greatly benefited were, as usual, not there. Dallas needs a general awakening among those who do not go out to hear the various lecturers and emulators of women who come here, and several of them, when it comes to teaching them something. There are hundreds and hundreds found gadding about here and there out of the good way but in line with the evil way to destruction. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dixon's Club held full sway on the pleasure line to a large number of guests last Monday night at the residence of Mrs. Carrie Epps, 3109 Cochran street, where pleasure reigned supreme and dull time was banished. Each visitor was remembered at the festival board with a joy mug, which made the hours speed swiftly on . . . It is with profound sorrow that we receive the message in the metropolis last Thursday of the death of Mr. W. A. Pee, better known as "Old Hickory," on the Dallas Express. His trenchant pen has ceased but his name is marked with the legion and his timely letters of cheer to the thinkers and readers will live. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved and to Him who doeth for the best and say a powerful man has been called hence. The remains were laid to rest last Friday in Tyler, Texas, where a large number of leading men of the State were present to pay their last respects. . . Mr. R. A. Perkins ordered The Freeman sent to him at Waco. Yes, it's the Freeman we want, says the crew at the St. George Hotel, the Santo Fe Cafe and the Cafe De Luxe. Twenty-five men of the Colored Workmen's Union in Dallas are reported out of work along with several hundred who are not members, make up the out of working class now in the city. The mass meetings held have brought about better working conditions for the working men. A poll shows that 80% of men play for your manhood. The situation tense. . . Mrs. George Murray, 2015 Cadiz street, royally entertained the Coronation Club last Friday afternoon to a seven-course menu that was richly enjoyed by the officers and members. . . Mr. George (Soda) Mason at home, having closed with the Alabama Minstrels No. 1 and can be reached at 2323 Swiss avenue. He sends regards to one and all. . . Mr. Jim Carson, of Eherman, was here on business. Miss Anna House returned to Cameron after a six weeks' visit Praise is being bestowed on Rev. S. E. J. Watson and Mr. S. Shelby, better known as Dr. Scarbin, for the speeches they made at the Municipal Building in the interest of the unemployed colored men and women of this city. Mr. Chester Johnson is up and out. If you desire to advertise your business well in our Christmas number see Griffin at once. Last chance now. Don't promise and hide from the Freeman's in Dallas for you who do that way in the future. It costs money to bring the Freeman here, therefore have the cash ready if you expect to receive it in the future and that future is right in the. A large number of Dallasites are sick and all the doctors are kept very busy day and night. It was our pleasure to drop in the office of Dr. G. H. Wyman, 2411 1-2 Main street, one of the latest home boys that have made good and now awaits to serve you and your family. We found him filled up with calls and waiting patients, but he found time to order The Freeman. You are next. Going to subscribe sometime? Why not now? 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KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1914. Order your Christmas Freeman now —the biggest and best of the issues. In a manner we will print a blue book of our race progress. Get in it. Got some little time left. It is said that the Turks have levied a fine of $20,000 on the American College at Beirut, Syria. Such apt pupils, But it sounds unreasonable. Let us hope that it is some horrid mistake. Have all the great wars of the past been attended by so much fabrication? No wonder great events so soon become myths. Why shouldn't they. Is the present war almost in that class? The railroad companies can cut out a lot of our "crow" trouble by doing what the law requires and sentiment requires, the company would be expensive, but they are expected according to law. The law applying to our people is most religiously enforced. Not a black head can show up in a coach set aside for white people, it is the law. It is observed. It is the law to provide equal facilities; it is the law. It is not observed. The National Baptist Convention will meet in Chicago next September. Already some of the "victims" of the high hotel and restaurant rates of the last convention are expressing fear that the Windy City will follow suit. Chicago is noted for not caring what it does sometimes, but we think the town is much too big for boosting prices. We mean that there will be too much competition unless the delegates are expected only at certain places. The Christmas season is on in good form. From all indications there are plenty of things to buy, regardless of the great European war. It was thought at one time that there would be a marked difference in the Christmas offerings this year. If so, it is noted only by the very few, the very rich, maybe. As far as the ordinary observer can see the offerings are just as good. The counters are piled high with the choicest things. And the purchasers seem to be in the merriest mood. The missionary board of one of the great churches called, not long ago, to its missionaries, who are abroad, to sell any property the board owned so that they could have food, shelter and clothing. The incident is rather striking; it speaks clearly of the universality of the present European war—its effects. In after years those, then living, will think on this age as the most profound in the world's history. And perhaps it will stand out against all time just as the Pyramids of Egypt, to express it concretely, the age that has not and will not be duplicated. Are we fated or fortunate in living in such an age? A South Bend, Ind., concern has received orders from the British government for more than $15,000,000 worth of automobiles, wagons, sleds, harness and other equipment. It has also contracted for 500 automobile trucks from a Knosha, Wis., firm. The French government has ordered $1,000,000 worth of automobiles from a Jackson, Mich., factory. This is business all right, but the kind which does not give the kind of satisfaction that the need for expects. Here is a case owing to the war—when money loses much of its value. We would rather have those ruined provinces restored, the dead recalled and the nations pursuing their peaceful bent in field and factory. "GEORGE L. KNOX," BY JOHN HARDRICK, ARTIST. "George L. Knox," by John Hardrick, artist, is not a book, as one is likely to think. It is a great, handsome oil painting, life size of Mr. Knox, proprietor of The Freeman, and who is also president of the colored Y. M. C. A. of this city. It is in his honor as president of the Y. M. C. A. that the picture was ordered painted. On last Sunday afternoon, after the very entertaining address by Bishop Francis, the picture was first seen by the public. Madam C. J. Walker, well known for her generosity, was behind the picture; she ordered it, and was responsible for its appearance in the lobby of the Y. M. C. A. One thinks of the lines of Richard Realf, poet, where he says: Great are the symbols of being, but that great are the stories of the living; Vast the create and beheld, but vaster the inward creator; Back of the sound broods the silence, Back of the hand the receives, thrill the sensitive nerves of receiving. Then, again, as it especially applies to the young man, Mr. Hardrick, who did this masterly work: Back of the canvas that throbs, the painter is hinted and hidden; Into the statue that breathes, the soul of the sculptor is bliden; Under the joy that is felt, lie the infinite issues of feeling; Crowning the glory revealed, is the glory that crowns the revealing. Mr. Hardrick calls himself an amateur; it is all right if he feels that way. Now euthereus, he has done a happy piece of painting, and which talks of its own accord. It is not necessary to label the painting with "This is Mr. Knox." Not at all. It speaks to you as you stand before it just as if it were Mr. Knox. Mr. Hardrick has wrought exceptionally well. Oil painting is difficult to begin with. Portrait painting is the height of the art. Life sized work is exacting when it comes to magnitude, dimension and so forth. This young Negro man, scarcely more than a boy, still a student of the Art Institute of Indianapolis, has attacked that trinity of obstacles; not only overcoming but registering high in the score. The picture is as true and faithful as the non-art critic could expect to see. It is a beauty and hence should be a joy forever. All concerned ought to reap some glory from the production. It will prove everlasting elation on Mr. Knox's posterity; it spins the rise of John Hardrick, artist; it pushes further the fame of our Madam Walker, who knows so well how to do things that count most. All the persons made happy remarks in token of the good understanding of the president and the Y. M. C. A. co-workers. Mr. Knox responded in a fitting manner. TALKING ABOUT OUR HAIR. In a corner of the Indianapolis Star, a white, daily publication, is the likeness of a physician, white, Dr. Leonard Keeene Hirsberg, whose business is to give advice and opinions touching on lils, maladies. Sometimes the doctor gets philospheic, then he forgets the narrow margins of his program and leads out into divers directions. One day this opportunity to work in an unimaginable bit of natural philosophy, anthropology, chemistry and then some as they concern the Negro race. The doctor is not without merit, else he would not hold down his chair on the Star. So we take pleasure in presenting our readers what he views as the Negro race as in a looking glass: The American negro is removed by only three or four generations from the woods and roamed the forests with the torrid sun of day and the cool, moist atmosphere of the night and the woods assaulting his tangled knots. The fierce, continuous molting of solanoid oils, waxes and natural lubricants of the hair and scalp in a fluid state. The ultra-violet—chemical rays—of the equatorial sun also cause the rays, as well as to set free all sorts of active chemicals from the jungle atmosphere. Moreover, the powerful invisible radiator of ozone, active oxygen, hydrogen, active nitrogen, and a legion of other agents almost unknown in temperate forests, active oxygen, hydrogen, the consumption of these alternate solar assaults and nocturnal baths is to cause a shrinkage of the hair shafts on the scalp and skin of native African humans, muscle tissue with which each particular hair root is connected, drags upon the hair and the upshot is a condensation, dwindling and corrugation of the The exposure of the negro's desh with its implanted hairs through millennium-old material sun, moon and stars; the rapid evaporation at night, the myraid of chemical, effects by days, instigated so the hair, that they necessarily shriveled, hair, that they necessarily shriveled, withered and became twisted into the little spirals called "kinks", the reactions are required to live in subtropical and temperate zones—if these researches are correct—to restore straight or smooth hair to the negro is not possible since science does not do it properly, some sudden "mutation" in the form of straight-haired hegroes may suddenly appear and at any moment be the result of such variations with hair the same as whites. Certain it is that there is no known material that can do this to the white man's hair into the crinkly kind, nor is there any combination that will make the negro's hair smooth and straight. The sale of such compounds is supposed upon human ignorance and credulity. The doctor gives out an old theory even if considerably embroidered. He is very much like the French expert cook, who has the reputation of having the ability to so disguise his culinary results that one would have much difficulty of discovering the first principles. Think of "the consummation of these alternate solar assaults and nocturnal baths is to cause a shrinkage, etc." We think at once of agriculture where the sun of the day and the frost of the soil is in the interest of the soil's "friability"—friability, then. Does he have that in mind? The doctor, in his third diagnosis on our hair where he heals the "kink" grows in, we use das Deuter wort in sheer deseration, out of the effort to cope with him. The "corollary" growing out of his demonstration is like some postscript to a letter; it was the thing in question. However, it is all interesting food for reflection. If all what the doctor said is true nature was she making a fuss over our hair. "JIM CROW" COACHES By the action or the non-action of the Supreme Court the Negroes of Oklahoma won a partial victory, if it may be so classed, and by courtesy it may be called that. The majority of the members handed down an opinion that part of the Oklahoma "Jim Crow" law which permitted railroads to oppose the voting and chafing modifications only to the white race was unconstitutional. We said partial victory advisely; not because the other contention—that of separate coaches was not "annulled"—but because the thing of equal coach facilities were simply denied, and not withheld in compliance with the demands of the white traveling public. The Interstate Commerce Commission, with what little voice it had, ruled and reruled, that the coaches for Negroes were to have the same facilities as those in which the white people rode. The laws of most of the other states, if we are not mistaken, have provisions to the extent that equal facilities be provided for the coaches in which the Negroes were to ride. But in spite of all of of this the coaches on many of the roads in which Negroes ride are as poorly equipped as they were when the separate coach movement was first ascertated. Now then, with the three forces as a propelling power to have the companies make proper arrangements in the coaches occupied by Negroes, the thing has not been brought about, generally, at least. Some months ago Dr. Booker T. Washington asked that the Negroes observe a railroad day, asking that they petition the railroad companies to do what they said they would do, what the sentiment of the communities permitted them to do, what the law ought to have compelled them to do, what was morally right and humane for them to do and what was honest for them to do since the Negroes were paying, and are paying first-class fares. After the manner of Emile Zola, in the Dreyfus affair, "I accuse," we accuse in the name of the race these "deterrents" to our enlarged liberties with needlessly obstructing the progression thereto, "indicting" them on the five above mentioned counts. Regardless of the obviously dramatic presentation of the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. foregoing it fits the situation just as surely as if it were the most prose. When Dr. Booker T. Washington asked that the Negroes observe what he called Railroad Days, the object was to petition the railroad companies to agree to do the things that the law said that they should do; those things which were not contrary to the southern white man's public opinion. The observation of the days was not what it might have been on the part of the Negroes. Many were, and are now, opposed to pleading for what is due, to express it to they view it. Out of respect for Dr. Washington's position there should be more oneness, since the end in view by all was the same. It is but right to say that he said that the man's side as well as our own—the old race struggles—making effort to win by compromise or strategy what was so persistently denied. The struggle is to win as in that other warfare of which we read so much; not the means, so much, but the end. The railroad companies listened carefully to what Dr. Washington had to say. They replied to him in most beautiful letters, most every one being satisfactory, the companies promising to look into the situation with the view of improving it. "Pine words butter no parsons; or soothing like soft saffold. But in do, however turn away wrath even if only for a short while. But in all sincerity it was thought, generally, that the companies would make good. Among the race, everywhere, there was a feeling of congratulation that, at least, good coaches, with good fittings, with good attention were to be instead of that series of "indifference" known then and at this time—that condition which makes hard the life of the Negro traveling public. As a result of the Railroad Days movement companies were heard from, and which expressed themselves as willing and anxious to the "proper cause" of bringing in a movement to bring to pass the things asked for by the Negroes. We do not think so meanly of the railroad companies in refusing. They know that the innovation—the change is expensive. But they at the same time know that the Negroes are not getting value received. Dollars are not the whole of life, and it is positive enough that our Jim Crow degradation is the result of railroad economy—as situation, however, brought about by race proscriptions, called laws. The truth of the matter is, that in these instances we are outweaken and communicated from in that we depart a lot from the common treatment. Yet none of these things have beset us; we are merely asking, demanding what we pay for, the same kind of accommodations that other races get and not for the association of white people. AFRO-AMERICAN LEAGUE ORGAN IZED-NEWS IN GENERAL PORTSMOUTH, GA. Miss Emma White, who has been ill for the last week, is better. Mrs. Mary Turner has been on the sick list for the past week. Mrs. John Polley is on the sick list. Mrs. L. Gains, of 12th street, has been sick for the past better. Mrs. Mary Kinney is getting along very nice at present. Mrs. H. Randall, who is visiting in the northern part of the state, is having a very nice time. She will spend a very week or so in Columbus and then will come home. Card of Thanks—Mr. and Mrs. Dill and family desire to express their sincere appreciation and thanks for the kindness of many friends during their recent sad bereavement. Mrs. Fanny Sanders has been on the sick list the last week. The Wilhelmette club met on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dr. Hubert. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Fanny Sanders, owing to illness, the meeting was opened by Mrs. Netta Turner. Those present were Mesdames Dr. Hubert, W. P. Chapman, William Hill, Edward White, Harry Turner, Wallace White. The afternoon was spent in needlework, at the close of which a delicious lunch was served. Mrs. Joseph Cranshaw will be hostess at the next meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 16. for the purpose of elevating the race and to keep in closer touch with each other, many of the prominent citizens of this city met Tuesday evening at the A. I. U. hall and formed what will be known as the Afro-American League. The following officers were unanimously chosen: President, John Evasn; first vice-president, W. E Haley; second vice-president, Rev. G Metcalf; secretary, Judson Whitfield; treasurer, William E. Gooden. It was announced that weekly meetings would be held until the organization was in smooth running order. The organization plans to have a membership of 100 within the next few weeks, as an active campaign is to be waged among new members. The members: Wm. Whitfield, Wm. Jones, M. Dillon, Joseph Blackwell, Ed. White, Henry Hoston, John W. Lowe, John L. Sykes, Victor Penman, Ernest Harvey, G. T. King, David Golings, Berry Lanney, Charles Christopher, Tim Greenleaf, John Whitfield, Roland Tanner The Whist club met at the home of Mr. G. Baker on Findley and 13th street. The members present were Mr. R. Ford, L. Anderson, S. Johnson, C. Parker and A. Berry. A very nice lunch was served by the host. Mr. A. Chranshaw has a very nice, large sign in front of his place of business on Gay street. Mrs. Lue Dickerson, of Georgia, O. is ill. The Silver Leaf Court No. 2, O. O. c, at their regular meeting Monday, Dec. 7, at the A. I. U. hall, elected new officers as follows: W. C. M. Stanfield; W. Trix, L. Whitfield; W. Tor, G. Goines; orator, N. Jones; R. of D, C. Banks; R. of A. C., I. Parker; R. of Dep, L. White; Sr. Dr, P. White; Jr. Dr, M. Parker; Con, B. Dixon; Asst. Con, E. Berry; escort E. Jones; herald, F. Flade; protector L. Payne; trustees, I. Parker, C. Banks and B. Dixon; lecturer, L. White; delegates to grand meeting, L. White and K. Hill. Mr. Tom Hocking has returned to his home at Maylack, Ky., where he will spend a few weeks with friends. Mr. G. Lash was called to his home in North Carolina on the account of sickness. Mrs. Ida Baker was called to Springfield, Ohio, where her uncle, George Taylor, passed away. Rev. McConner, revivalist at the M. E. church, is having grand success. There have been five new Christians and the Sunday school is growing fast. The church is doing good work. Let us help them with our prayers. Lovely services were conducted at the Pleasant Green Baptist church on Sunday. Rev. W. P. Chapman preach- ed a splendid sermon, "The Lord's Supper." A lovely conversion was witnessed at the close of this service in the person of Sister Lulu Moore, and all felt that the Lord is in His holy temple. Impressive services were administered at the close of the morning services. At 6:30 the B. Y. P. U. was conducted by President Leola Crenshaw, with a large attendance. Evening service was also met with an appreciative audience. Miss E. M. Washington, one of our girls of this city, mentions the leo-catholic school she attended and Miss Bender, of Nashville, Teen, as soloist, to be given for the benefit of Home for Colored Girls, Dec. 11th, at music hall, Cincinnati, O. The A. M. E. church, of which Rev. Irwin is pastor, is having grand success. The Sunday school at the present time is better now than it has been for some time, and the members of the church are working with the pastor for greater success. The Sunday evening services will never be forgotten. The church was packed and the pastor was at his best. His text was "If I be lifted up I will draw all men unto Me." GULFPORT, MISS., NEWS. By The Freeman Bureau, 2002 Thirteenth Street—P. O. Box 538. Mrs. M. L. James is in Mobile attending the Alabama Conference of A. M. E. church, which is holding its sessions there. Rev. W. S. Chinn, of New Orleans, La., conducted a very successful revival at the M. E. church during the past fortnight. Dr. Chinn is an able, convincing pulpiter. Mr. Jesse Downs, of Pass Christian, was in town "looking the boys over." Rev. Dr. E. D. Hubbard, manager, Gulfcoast-Shiloh Press, is hustling in the interest of his business. Under his supervision we hope the enterprise will continue to grow and tell the world the good things the Negro is doing in South Mississippi. Mrs. A. H. Phillips, the amiable wife of Mr. A. H. Phillips, the tailor, was called to Mobile last week on account of the serious illness of Mr. Phillips mother. Mrs. Lizzie Kinchen has returned home from Evergreen, La., where she went to wind up her mother's affairs, whose sad demise in Gulfport last month was so shocking to their many friends. Mr. E. R. Page, the popular liverman, has the finest automobiles and neatest rigs for hire. Telephone 292, corner 30th avenue and Railroad. VALDOSTA, GA. (By John A. Purdie.) Messrs. J. D. Perkins, A. J. Ridham, Bud Kitchen, W. A. Callie spent Sunday in Quiltham, Ga. Mrs. Willie and Miss Augusta Wood have returned to the city after spending two weeks in Waycross, Ga. Miss May and Charlie Young have returned to the city from Charlieville, Va. They went to attend the funeral of their brother, Mr. John H. Young. Mr. Augustus Daneals will leave for his bride in a short time. Mrs. Ida Gendan has returned to the city, after spending the summer in Charleston, S. C. The Freeman will be for sale every Saturday by John A. Purdie, agent. BISMARK, N. D. Mr. George Coleman, Bismark's popular colored new and second-hand clothing dealer, took a trip to Fargo last week. The colored men of Bismark, N. D., have organized an association, the object of which is to set up the G. U. O. O. F. lodge. WARREN, OHIO. Special to The Freeman Miss Minnie Watson, of Syracuse, New York, was the guest of Mr. Marshall M. Gibson, of 204 South street, Warren, Ohio. Mr. Gibson met Miss Watson while visiting friends in Syracuse last summer and have been very warm friends since. Miss Watson leaves this afternoon for Pittsburgh for a few days and then will return to her home town, as Mr. Gibson is expecting to be her guest during the summer. Mr. Gibson now at 204 South street, Warren, O., is a Chicagian, formerly of the Mecca building, 34th Street street. KENOSHA, WIS. Special to The Freeman. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Philip R. Saville, of 3211 Enoch avenue, Zion City, in Dec. 8th, at 8 a.m., m. ten. sabath boy. Mother and son are restless nicely. ST. PAUL. MINN. Mr. and Mrs. Hoag will entertain Mr. and Mrs. Shelton and son, Huron, at their home, 590 Charles street. They will remain until the cornerstone of St. Paul's new colored Odd Fellow's hall is laid, on December 13, 1914. The price of the new hall will be about $73,000. The building will be modern. It is the only one of its kind owned by our race in the city of St. Paul. More information will follow after the laying of the cornerstone. . . Mrs. Prihard, 438 Rondo street, has announced the engagement of her niece, Miss Kora Scott, to Mr. Louis Moore, of St. Paul. He presented her with a beautiful mond ring. No date is set for her wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Rondo street, will leave the last part of the week for Tennessee, where they will be received by Mr. Wilson's mother. . . Carlton Bolden, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bolden, died at his home on University avenue, Sunday, December 6, 1914, at 5 a. m., with pneumonia. He had been sick five days. ALEXANDRIA, LA. The faculty and students of Central Louisiana Academy rendered an excellent program on Thursday, Dec. 3d. Lampton College's faculty and students rendered an excellent program in the chapel on Friday, Dec. 4. The college is doing a commendable work in this city. Pres. Rev. S. L. Greene, D.D., and Prin. Prof. Simms are deeply interested in the young Negro. REATING BAR. 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Send in those photos at once, if you want them made in time for the great Christmas issue. Clarence Steward has retired from the show business since the death of his father. He has gone into the real estate business. He is said to be doing well. The original Jack Ginger Wiggins and Arthur Allen, of Allen & Mortin, have joined hands. The team will be known as Allen & Wiggins. Some team, that all. Edgar Campbell is in the big city doing fine. Sends regards to Richards & Pringles' bunch. Best regards to all Georgians. With Fred Simpson's Concert Band. Some class. Billy McClain and Mme. Cordella McClain are at Chickasha, Okla., engaged in the theatrical work. The Madam is the proprietress of a moving picture house. Billy has a stock company. Borfield's Minstrels will close its season at Dadesville, Ala., the week of December 19. Willie Hudson, buck and wing dancer, who has been ill, is again with the show. A fine show is being prepared for next season. Jones & Liston are in Indianapolis this week at the Crown Garden Theatre. They say hello, Wild Hays, India. Allen send package to Monroe, Tennessee, care Church's Park. Miss Lisson has recently recovered from an operation which was found necessary to have performed. Russell Skinner is very ill with tuberculosis, at the Jackson Hotel, Washington street, Columbia, S. C., and would appreciate hearing from all friends in and out of the profession. Caldwell & Wilson (Roxie and Raleigh) will attend the Vale Theatre, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, having usual success. Say hello, Ricks and Talbert. INFORMATION WANTED Information is wanted of the whereabouts of Henry Watterson's relatives. Mr. Watterson was formerly musical director with the Smart Set Company, and for the past few months was mu-seal director for the Dixie Theatre, Richmond, Va. He is now temporarily insane and is a physical wreck with a broken arm. He is intolerant in the whereabouts of his brothers who are said to be in Covington, Ky., will kindly address Arthur E. Benja mini, Dixie Theatre, Richmond, Va. J. B. NORTON WRITES FROM ALEN'S MINSTRELS. We are now in the state of Arkansas and playing to asaf business. Everything is running smoothly. The Clarks is closed in Althimer Saturday night, December 5th. J. H. McCannon's big band is featuring another one of William (King) Philip's compositions known as "The Highball Rag." The band more than "hits" on it. Times are very hard through this country at present. Some managers raise and some close, but this show still goes, and will be going later. This show the record of the longest continuous series of any tent show of its kind, having not closed on May 14th, 1899, and has not closed a day or a night since. The bunch send regards to the Watts Brothers, a great success. H. Jenkins says hello. Boots. Why don't you write some time. The bunch send regards to him. THE DOUGLASS THEATRE, MA CON. GEORGIA. (L. B. Maund, Pianist.) The Douglass Theatre is again in full bloom, for Buckner, the Missouri Kid. is heading the bill. One never grows tired of listening to the sweet melodies that he sings. His monologue is a scream from beginning to end. More ludicrous "patter" could not well be imagined. There is a COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience neces- sary. Positions pay $65 to $100.00 per month. Steady work on stand- railroads. Passes and Uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now Inter-Ry. C. I., Dept. 171, Indianapolis, Ind. --- dash of brilliant wit and humor that does not fall to please. Miss Kite Fisher, that singing and dancing soubrette, is next on the bill. She is chock full of good jokes, full of dainty, delightful comedy touches. She is singing "The International Riff." This house is still giving to its patrons just what they want—the very best pictures that are obtainable. The people are showing their appreciation of the owner's (Mr. C. H. Douglass) efforts by coming out every night in large crowds. NOTES FROM PORTLAND, ORE. Earl Terry, that little comedian better known as Kid Green, is with the Burns Brothers' Quintette, Geo. Payne, Sandy McCarty, Frank Burns and Claude Burns, makes a good act. Earl Terry is singing "I Love the Ladies" and "Doggone Rag." McCarty sings "Down In Chantyoooga," which pleases the people. Claude Burns says all aboard for Dixie, while Frank Burns is some straight man. Geo. Payne goes down in the cellar with his bass solo. Earl Terry sends regards to all performers in and out of the profession. Harry Anderson, write me, Golden West Hotel, Broadway and Everett, care Buns Bros.' Quintette; Portland, Oregon, Burnside Theatre, December 6. When in Portland, Oregon, don't forget the Golden West Hotel and Cafe. NEWS FROM YOUNG BROS. MIN STRELS. Young Bros. Minstrels are cleaning up in the state of Illinois, playing opera houses and packing them nightly, playing three nights in a town. The ghost walks every Wednesday. The Dancing Four are cleaning with their buck and wing dance. The act consists of Robinson & Robinson and Adams & Jones, leaving with the Memphis Blues. Some act. Miss Fields sends best regards to John Denis. Mr. Ham Douglas is still with the show, screaming them nightly. He sends best regards to Prof. E. M. Calaway and Noah Washington. Robinson & Robinson are featuring the latest song, "When It Is Night-time Down in Burgundy." Vag & Hampton are taking the house by storm, with their automobile act, Miss Hampton singing "I Wonder Where My Loving Man Is Gone. Miss Sallie Jones is taking encores nightly with "I Was Born in Michigan." Miss Mary Adams is also cleaning, singing one of the latest songs, "When the Angelus Is Ringing." Irving Brown has taken leadership of the band and orchestra. A formerly of J. C. O'Brien's Minstrels, is also with us and is some cornetist. Mr. Charlie Taylor, formerly of Watt & Taylor has also joined. Miss Gertrude Tutter Pridomer is with the show. Al Boid, wire or come on. IN MEMORY OF MARION BROOKS Mr. Marion Brooks departed this life on the seventh day of December, 1914, at Cincinnati, Ohio, after a brief illness of about ten days. For the past three years he has acted in the capacity as manager of the Lincoln Theatre, and under his intelligent management, coupled with pleasing and congenial personality, he endeared himself to the actors, patrons and owners. His wife and relatives have the heartfelt sympathy of the hundreds of friends that he had made during his short stay in Cincinnati, who feel and express their sentiment in memorial in the lines beautifully emphasized by the poet Whittier: "I know not where His island lift Their fronded palms in air. I only know I can not drift Beyond His love and care." Mr. Brooks' remains were tenderly laid to rest under the whispering pines of Warsaw cemetery, and the bearers of the pall were those who were associated with him in the Linn Memorial Park, John Oustin, George Shear, Irvin Puggsley, William Brown, Lew Kenner and Wm. Clifford Ross. ST. LOUIS THEATRICAL NOTES. (By Herbert T. Meadows.) The Booker Washington Theatre-goers were much disappointed Monday night on account of the failure of Johnny Woods to show up, but were well entertained by three cracking good acts. The Russells, a mixed team of singers, dancers and prevaricators, open the show in a lively fashion and keep up the interest throughout. They put over plenty of good comedy and score nicely. Bradford & Jeanette come one strong, singing "The Jacksonville Rounders' Dance," and wend their way through a pot porri of song, dance and comedy of the side-splitting brand until the dance closes. Admitted by "Little Mule" Ralph Bradford who won voiferous applause with his dancing. Jeanette makes a hit with her own song, "Speak and I'm Satisfied," and Big Mule is a real joke as the editor of "The Daffyville News." Ora Criswell and Jimmie Marshall have an entertaining song and dance act, closing the show in a round of applause. Miss Criswell makes her usual big hit in her song numbers and does considerable dancing. Marshall takes well with the audience. They finish with a soft-shoe dance that is very well staged and goes good. Send $1 to this office and receive a year's subscription to The Freeman. This offer holds good until Jan. 1, 1915. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Chicago Weekly Review By Sylvester Russell. Madamoiselle Sidonie at the Grand- Female Show Draws All Men. It was demonstrated that women will not turn out very strong to see their sisters in a stage show and that men respond out of either sympathy or curiosity. Mile. Sidonie, a light opera singer, well trained and talented as an actress and dancer, was the star feature of the bill in Oriental scenes that were beyond her surprise. Others were Lillian Watson, who knew her as Lillian bella Sisters, aerialists, and six roller skating girls. The last half of last week had Tom Brown & Billy Johnson's Minstrels with Mattle Wilkes, who concluded their engagement. Capt. Brunswick, a talented cowboy, and Brunswick, aamedio, an Italian accordianist, genius-like in his intensity, May Archer and Billy Carr in a classy act and Motor Madness, two cyclists and two revolving aerialists wonders. Miller & Bijou at the New Monogram. Irvin C. Miller in black face showed himself to be an actor and an author who can supply himself, as Bob Cole did, with humor enough to score, and Esther Bijou was equally as strong in artistic cleverness. Meyers & Moyers, a new team with a clever director, wrote music and dancing soubrette, shared honors with the other stars. The Wells Trio in acrobatic comedy and tumbling were a very good entertaining feature. Violet Curtis, a good soprano, who needs more training and who sang her numbers too retarded, completed a very good bill. Bessie La Belle Charms at the Mono gram. There was a grand reception accorded Bessie La Belle on her entrance and first appearance this season. Her baritone voice was rich and her songs were good. When Marshall & Brown, who closed the show, came on, everybody recognized Marshall as Lew La Marr and his rag character singing and dancing was immense. Miss Brown good演员, was entertaining edition in dialogue. This team would draw well on the Klein circuit. Cary Dryden in Dunbar poems and a cello solo, pleased, and Malumby & Musette, I presume an European white team of character singers, pleased. The Motion Picture Houses The States is to have Wednesday evening concerts with an augmented orchestra in conjunction. The "Dancer and the King" was the big Sunday offering. Will Tyler, the great violinist, opened here last Monday evening. The Lincoln has a new orchestra. "Iola" was the picture attraction. "Forgiven" or "The Jack of Diamonds," was the big card at the Phoenix and "Barefoot Boy" was the headline movie at the Fountain. The Star Theatre orchestra consists of Adolph Ellison, pianist and leader; J. Lincoln, violinist; Jackson trap drummer; "The Black Robe" will be seen at the Washington next Sunday. The Atlas Theatre at Forty-seventh street, is now drawing big, "When London Sleeps," Saturday night, and "Lay Down Your Arms," a military offering, will be Sunday's feature picture. Stage Notes and Stroll News The Colored Theatrical Guide and Date Book is the latest venture of Billy Ward, the comedian, which will be issued shortly. His temporary office is at 3032 Dearborn street. * * * Gertrude Jackson, the pianist and teacher, is to have a testimonial at institutional church Wednesday, December 16th. The effort will be to replenish her financial resources, which were consumed in the famous Motts' law suit. * * * Marion Brooks, formerly associated with the late J. Ed. Green, is reported to have lost his mind, much to the regret of his many friends. He was recently manager of the Lincoln Theatre at Cincinnati, Ohio. * * * Bradford's Stock Company, according to a private message, is to open at the Grand December 21st. It is announced that S. H. Dudley will be the vaudeville star attraction. The Favorite Sextette at the Panama Cafe consists of J. K. Williams, manager and fustist; D. M. McCoy, leader, tenor and mandolinist; T. B. White, director and mandolinist; W. M. Davis (Dago), tenor and mandolinist; C. H. Green, claronet; W. B. Warner, guitarist, tenor; Al. H. Smith, bass violin and bass singer. Kelley & Catlin have arrived in the city from Lake City, Utah, having filled sixteen weeks on the Pantages time. Bob A. Kelley was the guest of A. J. Jones and Sheriff Loving at Los Angeles, Cal., who gave a banquet in his honor. "Gene Butler is filling dates at the Virginia, Oak and Lincoln Theatres on the Affiliated time. Nolan Miller the singer who has been with the Weaver brothers at Milwaukee, Wis. was a one-day visitor. Bob Grundy opens with Old Kentucky Christmas as drum major. Harry W. Martin, cornetist, has been ill at Cincinnati Russell Taylor and R. G. Scott were the drummer at Carter's "The Real" pool room. When George Reeves hesitated to apply for his old position back as trap drummer, I took him and introduced him to Manager Maurice Salkin, of the Salinkin Enterprises, who immediately placed him in the new orchestra at the Lincoln Theatre. Frank Tate, the violinist, who was sent for to go to New York by James Reese. Europe had a wild cat for one week after his arrival. Nelson Kincaid, the clarinetist, has his card out as a piano tuner. Will Dorsey is not heard from. Surely Mr. Dorsey should have known that a man of his ability and reputation would meet with envy, hostility and obstruction in a city like New York. Mr. Dorsey's place is in his studio in Chicago, where his friends abide and where his services are most valuable. There are at least three or more open offers now for Mr. Dorsey as a leader in this city. Queen Dora, the electrical novelty and fire dancer, was a great treat at the new Monogram last week. Her kaleidoscopic and butterfly scenes were most beautiful. Her act went big and she was a very welcome visitor. She was also greeted by many old-time friends. She was the star attraction at the Children's Home benefit last Wednesday and will leave Sunday for St. Louis, Mo, to open at the Booker T. Washington Theatre. * * * Fred L. Bradford, the aviator, has taken a flat next door to the Lincoln Bank, where he will rest during the winter. Jines & Hill are filling dates at Memphis and St. Louis. Irvin Miller and Esther Bijou also go to St. Louis. It is understand that Edwards & Hardee are to go over the Webster time. Johnnie Woods, the ventriloquist, was arrested last Saturday night before the opening performance at the new Monogram. According to report, Margie Lorraine, his wife, an actress, has been suing for a bill of separation and was granted alimony which had not been paid. The furnishing of bail was blocked by her lawyer on the ground that Woods was to leave for St. Louis to fill a date next week on Klein's consolidated time. Woods was taken to prison and his place was filled by Mule Bradford and Jeanette Kid Thomas, of Thomas & Ward, was also arrested for a slight scandal slander at the instance of Isola Ringgold, another actress. After pawning one hundred dollars' worth of diamonds, Thomas was released on bail and appeared at every performance. On the same day Charles Nickerson and Mule Bradford had a scrap caused by Nickerson, who was later chased up the street by Bradford. No bones were broken. AT THE NEW CROWN GARDEN, INDIANAPOLIS. Jones and Liston, Nickerson and Ramsey, Godfrey and Patterson and Carrie Hargrave. Tim E. Owsley, manager of the Crown Garden Theatre, presented his patrons a very good bill this week. Vaudeville is again on in full blast after a time of a month or so, during which time stock companies ruled and with success. Jones and Liston, the Eccentric Co-median and the Blues Girl. medians, and the Blues girl. Jones and Liston came very nearly being equal as stand-out stage personages. Each has individuality. As a comical comedian, close to nature funny man, Jones is among the very few who shaps, as a continuous laugh producer's tool, low comedy man before the public. He minus his red wig this time, a thing that helps his silly appearance, but it is not missed. Jones can not do a thing on the stage, that is not funny. Miss Liston won favor when here before by her singing the Titanic song on the blues order. In fact, she is thought of as the blues girl, the one who has made the biggest hit singing that kind of a song. She, however, sings popular songs and in good style. She is tall and of good stage appearance, having that winning combination of sad and sweet when she gets down into her work, giving that fervor that seems to go with the kind of singing called the blues. There comes times when one feels to reply to her as if soul were answering soul, and especially the soul of black folks that Professor DuBois speaks so gloriously of. The words of her days, the days we read about, when singers told the history of their nations on public stages to the tune of the harp. It is just so when Miss Liston sings The Titanic Blues—she recites in song what she conceives to be the last scenes and words of the ill-fated set. Miss Liston also dances nicely, doing a few neat steps that can well be classed as dignified. Her work all through, including her straight talk, was very good. Their songs are: "Miss Lucinda's Rag Time Ball," "Turkey in the Straw," by Jones, "After While," "Casey Jones and the Titanic," by Miss Liston. They close with "Never Heard of Anybody Dying from a Kiss, Did You?" the closing duet. The team names: "Hambone" Jones and Virginia Liston. Every minute of their act good. Nickerson and Ramsey do some refreshing work. It is also a stand-out team. Chas Nickerson is both unique and original, doing a telling line of work, singing and talking. He is a coming young man, striving without the least doubt for Bert Williams' class. Miss Ramsey is a divinely tall girl who has a delightful voice of an alto variety when she talks, and of a pleasing soprano when she sings. The team is a success from the word go, and finely mated. They sing "She Was Ashamed," "That's When I Will Go To War," "Me for Him," "Gee, I Wish I Had a Man" and "Going Back South." These are all Nickerson's productions and sung with success. Godfrey and Patterson are a good pair of entertainers. Godfrey's voice is particularly good. While singing songs of comedy he appears to have a strong voice. Patterson is a pleasing looking stage personality, who sings and talks nicely. They do a good line of good and comedy. Carrie Hargrave, soprano solist, appears in three song numbers. She has a sweet voice, she is earnest appearing, winning as she goes. Her songs are "Isle De Amour," "Goodby, Love, Goodby," and "Last Night Was the End of the World." "UNCLE REMUS VISIT TO NEW YORK. Makes Big Hit in Hoosier Capital— Best Colored Picture Seen in Indianapolis. Experience has shown that no matter how great an actor a person may be on the stage when he or she enters the motion picture business it takes them some time to adapt themselves to their dumb audience, the humming picture machine. It has been but a short time that the white actors have been able to get the finer points of acting before a machine down to where it is above criticism. With these things in consideration, together with the fact that Negroes have just entered the motion picture world, it can be safely said as in other strides of art the Negroes who participated in the production of "Uncle Remus's Visit to New York," from the manager down, have shown a wonderful advancement. The reason I say from the manager down is because the scope of the picture that is the territory covered and the expense gone to shows a man farsighted in business affairs. The story shows the Negro in two extremes. From the cabin life of the Southern States to the life of the Negro in stone front flats in New York City. The story of the play is of Rastus, a successful New York colored busi- ness man, sending for his Uncle Remus and his wife to come and visit them from their old cabin home in the South. The comedy comes following the sending of a telegram by the inexperienced daughter of Uncle Remus to Rastus that the "Old Couple" will arrive in New York on a certain day, never mentioning what station or over what road. Of course, Rastus goes to the wrong station and the old folks arriving in New York, afraid to trust any one to tell them anything, start out in that big city to find Rastus. Rastus not finding them on the train he met starts back home. And the action from then on is fast and convulsive with laughter. The main characters of Uncle Remus and his wife are taken by Wesley Jones and Maude Jones and those of Rastus and his wife are enacted by Tom Brown and Abbie Mitchell. Every one of these proved themselves to be artists as posers before the "movie" machine, as well as the other characters of minor parts in the maid and butler furnished much amusement for the miss that took the part of Rastus daughter must come in for share of honor as her acting was very neatly done. These pictures should be seen by every Negro because they are good pictures taken by a Negro firm acted by a Negro cast and is a Negro story WEEKLY REVIEWS FROM MEM PHIS. TENN. (By W. Kid Jines.) There are two theaters in this town now and both of them are run exclusively on the same plans, only one of them is owned and controlled by Mr. A. Banasso, a very keen gentleman of a Jewish type and a manager of ability. He seems to be giving the people of this town a show for their money, catering to both classes of people, and seems to be doing capacity business nightly. Now we will say the one Mr. R. R. Church, Jr., the colored millionaire of this country, is in the field here also, and it seems as the house will stay open; in fact, it is the best of vaudeville and stock here. I dropped in on Monday night to see the show and there were a great many in the house. The shows at both houses this week are good, with the exception of the long wait at Church's Park theater to put on the last act, otherwise the whole bill was a rare treat. Metropolitan Theater String Beans and Ella Goodloe, Hit- Allie Young Scored. String Beans and Ella Goodloe were one decided hit here last night; they were billed as a circus would be, and they stood up to the billings. They are still legitimate. Allie Young, of minstrel fame, gave twelve minutes of wire walking, doing several good stunts, and an act of this kind should be in more demand. Margaret Jackson, prima donna, was a holdover from last week. My, how the audience did applaud her, Burton and Mitchell, billed as the Buzzer, certainly did go some. They received plenty of handsful. Miss Mitchell being a little shy of her act; they worked very nice to go with her. Mitchell did not handle. This house has six pieces in the orchestra, under direction of Buddie McGill. They are pretty good. The big fellow is Tom, the man with the cracker-jack and soda water. He is with everything. Church's Park Theater. Power of The Cross Big Hit—Doc Doe Green and Anna Holt Amused. Power of the Cross was a playlet produced by Archie Jones, the cast being John Gertrude, whose appearance as a crook, was good. Anna Holt, who was taught to steal by Gertrude, was very good. Archie Jones did the Catholic priest to great advantage, while Miss Jones did the Catholic sister. Doe Doe Green, in comedy, was good. This rounded out an awfully good playlet. As a whole it was great. Doe Doe Green and Anna Holt were good in their act; she sang very sweetly, while Doe Doe posed. Jones and Jones, in Jewish character, was good. He is one of the best in the business, and assisted by his dainty wife, makes a nice turn. Cindy Smith were not at all with themselves, and were good. Judge, for one day produced by Joe Clark, was pretty fair; could have been better, too draggy. The main feature of the act was Slim Mason, as policeman, and Bishop, as judge. The others who make up the act were Joe Clark, the lawyer; Manile Ashford, the orphan; Gussie Love, the thief, and one lady whose name is not given, was a Salome dancer. This act was pretty fair. I forgot to mention Miss Anna Holt's wardrobe in the act with Mr. Gertrude. I must say she was handsomely dressed. Wearing a pink dress of elaborate design, with evening coat and furs on, she looked a crook's part. The entire is swell. Hope to see the same next week there, Monday night, December 14, the Black Pattie show comes here. We hope to have a joyous time, S. D. Dudley's vaudville. Stage Notes. The acts in town are Parker and Wiggins, Johnson and Johnson, Jines and Hill, Denslow and Denslow and James Ransom. Kid Jines sends regards to all in and out of the profession; Monkey Johnson says times are "worst;" Tommy Parker says you got to "curve." I think the South, but Oh! you State street. STRING BEANS DENIES HE USED SMUT IN CHICAGO. Says Critics There Knock Him Be cause He Refuses Them a "Hand Out." To The Freeman: In reply to a recent article in your paper will say I, Butler May, with Miss Goodloe, played the week of November 31 at the Booker Washington Theater in St. Louis. While there I put on the same act I presented in Chicago the 17th. I went big, packing the house every night and used nothing vulgar. While in Chicago I did not change my act. The critics saw my work the entire week. If it was true that I used smut, why did they not publish it in the next issue of your paper? Why did they wait until December 5? It may be they heard I used smut away from Chicago. It must have been a dream. My contracts called for one week in Chicago, one at the Pekin in Cincinnati, one at the B. W. in St. Louis, and I have filled them all. I am now filling a two weeks' engagement in Memphis for the small salary of $180, then I will be back to Chicago to meet my enemy critics. I have a legitimate act, am packing the theaters nightly and can prove this by Ollie Dempsey, Charles Turpin and Manager Klein, the men who keep me working all the time. I got more money in St. Louis than any team that has played there. I have been in the show business since 1909 and have never laid off a week. I got 40 weeks' work over the Consolidated time and then some more. The critics of Chicago are the only ones who knock me, because they are always looking for a hand out, but I will pay Now the critics may just write me up. knocking and go to boosting me, for I am making good and have the only act in the show business (colored) that can pack the house on a rainy night. Try yours. BUTLER MAY, (String Beans.) String Beans Held Up. Butler May (String Beans) says he was held up in Cincinnati, Ohio, Thursday night, November 27, and relieved of $180 in cash and $60 in postoffice orders, which he had been saving for Christmas. He had gone to a social affair and was stopped by highwaymen. The detectives were put on the case but have found no clue. Beans says he is still working and expects to have a good time anyhow. He says, hello, Sweetie May. DEATH OF MARION BROOKS OF THE LINCOLN THEATRE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. As we go to press Mrs. Elwood Knox received the following letter from Mrs. Theresa Burroughs Brooks: Dearest Susan—The Lord hath taken my precious noble boy, the light of my life, at 6:55 Monday a. m. Funeral was held Tuesday noon at St. Andrews Episcopal church. Remains intered here at Warsaw cemetery. He suffered from bacillar meningitis and partial paralysis, was delirious two long weeks. With the best of attention his life could not be saved. I didn't know I had so many friends. I was so afraid to meet to me. His employers were generous indeed. Pray for me. My soul and my heart aches me. Fondly, THERESA BROOKS. The Freeman extends their deepest sympathy to the bereaved widow. PIANO TEACHER WANTED. A woman of Christian character, ability and experience to teach piano and vocal lessons. Address President The Curry Inst., Urbana, Ohio. Richard & Pringles' Minstrels, Holland & Fellkins, Ming, Greenwood, B.C. December 14; Republic, Wash, 15th; Brewster, 14th; Brewster, 14th; Chelan, 18th. Dandy Dixie Ministrels, Johnson and Black, managers, Helena, Montana, De- Where the Crown Indianapolis Vaudeville Acts Write. Tim E. "I Am th Lee's Vaudeville Office Star Theat Still booking first class acts in first class me book your acts in Oklahoma and Te write. I am still booking a house in Can break your jumps from East into D to any part of United States. All mail Edward D. Lee, Mgr. S TheGemRe Under Direction Accepted Direc Can use good woman at any time. Abyssinian Trio Kinky Doo write. Burden 415 W. Main Street, THE SON A Musical Instrument You can play it if you can talk or play. Nothin Still book in first class acts in first class theaters. Managers and performers let me book your acts in Oklahoma and Texas. Acts that have played Dallas, Tex., write. I am still booking a house in tulsa, Okla., the New Lincoln Theatre. Can break your jumps from East into Dallas. Will send ticket s to right people to any part of United States. All mail promptly answered. Address Edward D. Lee, Mgr. Star Theatre, Dallas, Texas Can use good woman at a day time. Write quick Theresa Burroughs. Abbissinia Trio Kinky Doo write. Will place tickets on wire. Add. THE SONOPHONE for men, women and children. For a CHRISTMAS PRESENT. Nothing Better. Vaudeville, Minstrel and Burlesque Performers: If you want to add a musical number to your act, here are the instruments to do it. Great for Cabaret entertainers, Quartettes, etc. Sonophones made of solid metal, brass finish, highly polished. At Your Dealers or by mail post paid. THE SONOPHONE COMPANY Dept. S. 338 Broadway, N. Y. G. H. DeLaPerriere Presents Famous New York F G. H. DeLaPerriere, Pro Headed by Dan Michael Supported by George Stamper and Emma Michaels a company, including DeDyons, Jeffrey & Gee, Stevar Young & Thompson. Chorus of fifteen (15) Brazil First time South, direct from New York. Managers d opportunity. We are just closing the following time: G. H. DeLaPerriere Presents the Famous New York Follies G. H. DeLaPerriere, Prop. Supported by George Stamper and Emma Michaels and an all-star company, including DeDyons, Jeffrey & Gee, Stevans & Stevans, 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. Address as per route: Week of Dec. 14, Grand Opera House, Greenville, South Carolina. ROUTE T 5 December 14th and 15th; Townsend, 16th; Thursday, Forks, 17th; Belgrade, 18th; Pony, 19th. Young Bros. Colored Minstrels, Johnson City, Ill., December 14th, 15th and 16th. LETTER LIST. Austin, Buster Austin, W. H. Adams, Steve Brown, W. H. Brown, Chas. A Boone, J. C. Burrell, W. H. Craddock, J. W. Beddle, J. Clermont, E. Carson, Ed Collins, Eldridge Edwards, Happy Dudley, Eil Davenport, W. Daniels, W. E. Railroad, P. Early, Ulysses Edwards, Junk Edwards, Willie Hing, J. G. Freeman, Simpson Glbbs, Arthur Gaines & Brown Gertrude, John Grom, O. M. Housley Bros. Harris, Boyd Intown, Four Johnson, James Johnson, James Jordon, Lodell Johnson, Bennie Johnson, Wood Jones & Gray Kewley, Fred Laws, John Lewis, Warren Wilde, Isaiah Martin, Jerry McCoy, Wm. Mays, Livingston Mary, W. M. May, W. M. McDaniel, O. H. Morton, Roy Nelson, Buddle Nichols, Water Nichols, Billy Nay, C. Price, Thomas. Farot, Perton Pearson, Elli Perryman, Frank Robinson, Frank Railroad, P. Suggs, Percy Smith, Dave Streety, Willie Smith, D. Richard Thomas, James Tolliver, Alex Tucker, T. M. J. Victor, Anatole Wooldridge, Bobby Weaver, Millard Wiley Williams, John H. White, R. C. Williams, C. G. Williams, Israel Whiteness, J. Wilson, Yorkle Wolfscale, J. E. Watts, Billy Ladles' List. Anderson, Gertrude Mansengale, Mrs. O. Brown, Miss Toy Morse, Bessie Carter, Edna Middlesemme, Martha Carter, Nicole Middlesemme, Anna Pinklin, Lulu Overton, Anna Graham, Maggie Ludle Graham, Parkins, Georgia Hamilton, Mina K. Rhiol Overton B. Hackleys, Miss M. Carrie Jefferson, Zenobia Smith, Laura Jefferson, Pearlie Smith, Gussei Jones, St. Claire Tatler Jones, Reinbenstub Tatler, Resie Latinal Ross Woodson, Minnie Miles, Mattie Young, Mrs. Belle Miles, J. C. PIANIST! Sight reader, wants a position as piano player in moving picture show or vandeville house. Address: 1234 Main Street, ALFRED MOOY 906 Young Street, Charleston. W. Va. Gun Juggler, the Dream of the Tropics Open for long engagement with good, reliable Minstrel or Vaudeville combination. Address The Freeman. Indianapolis, Ind. Seen and Heard while Passing By Salem Tutt Whitney With the Smart Set Co. 6 MY NEW ORLEANS. (Written and Composed by L. T. Cor- well and S. T. Whitney.) Chorus. My New Orleans, my New Orleans, Of all the South you surely are the queen. Sweet land of flowers and happy hours: I think of you while waking and in dream. My New Orleans, my New Orleans, Let your crescent moon still gleam. There's no other city in it. No, nature. With my sunny, my New Orleans. If there is any financial stringency in New Orleans we did not notice it. The beautiful Temple Theater, a part of one of the most magnificent and imposing edifices ever erected by Negroes, has taken on a new lease of life under the efficient management of J. . Cooke, also manager of the entire Pythian Temple. New Orleans is practically the birthplace of the Southern Smart Set Company. We met with managerial disaster early in the first season of our existence, and were forced or rather towed into New Orleans as our only haven of hope. The New Orleansians rallied vailantly to our support and we derived enough financial sustenance while there to enable us to complete our season with honor. Never since our first advent in the presses of the New Orleans town but to greet us in such large and enthusiastic numbers. The theater was altogether inadequate to accommodate the people and large numbers were turned away nightly. Our engagement was not only a financial success but it was also the social event of the season, and we were the recipients of a prodigal amount of hospitality. J. Madison Vance, or "Judge," as he is affectionately called by his multitude of friends, may well be styled the colored mayor of New Orleans. He has occupied the center of the stage and reflected the glare of the political lime-light of New Orleans for more than thirty years. He is an acknowledged race man, an intelligent and competent leader of his people. A word or a note from the Judge is the "sesame" that will admit any stranger to New Orleans into the presence of those who occupy the "seats of the mighty." Most every movement that tends to advance the Negro's interests in New Orleans owes its pullulation to the fecundity of the Judge's brain. Under the supervision of the Times-Picayune, the Judge was appointed chairman of a committee to receive contributions for a Christmas fund to give presents to the poor and needy colored children of New Orleans. Last year the Judge gave out presents to more than 10,000 children. So well did he fulfill the trust imposed upon him that he has again been appointed to this humanitarian position. This year he purposes to double the contributions and thousands of little hearts will be gladdened this Christmas eve because Judge Vance still lives in New Orleans. A sumptuous banquet was spread for the Smart Set Company at Vic Dubois' new place, corner Gravier and Rampart streets, by the Young Men's Social Club. Those responsible for the delightful entertainment were Calvin Jackson, Joe Lewis, Joe Taylor Lawson, George Allen, Arthur Campbell and Dr. W. Weaker W. M. Benbow, well known in vaudville circles, was the general manager. The Temple Orchestra, under the lea-orship of Armand J. Pilron, contributed effectively to the success of the Smart Set show. All members of the orchestra are excellent musicians and their playing was thoroughly enjoyable. A Metoyer, director of the Tuxedo Brass Band, and wife entertained J. Homme, Blanche Thompson, Salon Tutt Whitney and Emma Jackson at a gumbo dinner. Mrs. Metoyer deserves to take first rank among cooks, in a state where cooking is a fine art. Mr. Jack Parant entertained several members of the Smart Set Company at the palatial residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. Warnick. A delicious STAGE NOTES. Powell and Powell (Claud, Lula and Whibby Powell) are at the present at Mr. Powell's home, Birmingham, Ala., retiring from vaudeville on account of Mrs. Powell's illness for a short period of time, which they will begin anew at an early date. Mr. Powell is at the present manager of the Pastime Theatre of that city and will book all good acts. THE GLOBE THEATER, OKMUL GEE, OKLA. (By Dad Howard.) The Sam R. McDaniels' Trio opened here the middle of the week of December 2d for a two weeks' run and they went big. This is a return engagement for the McDaniels' players at the Globe and they were well received, playing to nice houses nightly. The trio is made up of two females and one male and Mr. McDaniels has the ladies well drilled. They know just how the good work should be done they too can put it over. They and best wishes to all friends. Dad Howard says "hello everybody." Watch the Christmas number of The Freeman, that real live Negro weekly paper. Cedell Norris, the 17-year-old piano playing wonder, is still at the plano. Some artist for his age. PITTSBURGH (PA.) STAGE NOTES. At the Star Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pa. The Star Theatre presented a bill of variety last week-Nov. 23. or variety last week. Nov. Jones and Gray, singing, talking and dancing. Willie (Slim) Jones and Miss Christina Gray are rather an interesting team at first sight. Miss Gray is buxom in appearance, of handsome form, little inclined to be stout and about medium height. Jones (Old Slim), as he is best known, is tall, lilte and of meagre limbs. He dress- supper was served. Those present were Mabel Valerie, Miss Theresa West, Emma Jackson, Helen Jackson, G. Clarence Wilson, Mr. Alfred Hammon, Andrew Pellebon and S. T. Whitney. New Orleans is represented by the only Negro daily paper in the United States. It is called the Daily Spokesman. The newspaper building and equipped with the latest machinery. Its circulation is increasing so rapidly that it will be necessary to install another printing press to supply the large demand. Mobile, Ala. Billy King has succeeded in placing Mobile, Ala, upon the theatrical map. The Pike Theater is one of the largest, prettiest and most modernly equipped theaters in the country. Since Billy assumed management of the Pike it has become a Mecca, where thousands assemble weekly to worship at this shrine of pleasure. Billy has become one of the most prolific producers since the days of J. Ed. Green. There isn't anything too good or too classy in the line of entertainment for Billy and his company of competent players to attempt and perform with credit. Vaudeville managers through the South have found it practically impossible to discover a show strong enough to follow the Billy King Stock Company. Some of the prominent members of the stock are Hattie McIntosh, of Williams & Walker fame, still inspired and maintained by a perennial youthfulness and now in the heyday of her artistic career, Billy Higgins, a young comedian, who is billed as the comedian who made a dead man laugh. Mr. Higgins has a bright future if he will keep a normal head and be content to receive instruction a while longer in the ways of stage craft from a master like Billy King. Estelle Harris and Bessie Brown are entertainers of merit and well known over the colored vaudeville circuit. Billy Mills is really a clever comedian, his methods are original and his humor infectious. Dave Lister and Howard Kelly are also valuable members of the King Company. The Pike Theater orchestra deserves commendation for the delightful music rendered during the Smart Set engagement. The Black Patti Troubadours followed us at the Temple theater, New Orleans. We sincerely hope they enjoy a profitable engagement. Madame Patti is our one legitimate star, and as a singer of stellar ability has made a record "null secondus," regardless of race or color. Harrison Stewart is a capable comedian and we learn he is meeting with favor in the South. W. A. Cook is a permanent comedian. He is a character artist of marked versatility and a clever eccentric dancer. This season Madame Patti has an unusually strong cast of associate players and they are receiving a cordial welcome from the madame's host of friends and admirers. Word reaches us that a company of colored players are touring the South and in an effort to delude the public and maintain a parasitical existence from the reputation of this company, are styling themselves the Northern Smart Set Company, under the management of a man named Tolliver. When the Southern Smart Set Company was organized, with J. Homer Tutt and yours truly at its head, the original Smart Set Company, with the inimitable S. H. Dudley as star, became known as the Northern Smart Set Company. After Mr. Dudley's retirement the Northern and Southern companies were consolidated by the same management, and we are now touring the South in "His Excellency, the President." We have made an enviable reputation. Two-thirds of the people en route are our personal friends. We are known to the other third by sight, so the purloining of our title by Mr. Tolliver gives us little concern. However, our management may ask for a reckoning. The fact that he is giving employment to some boys and girls who need it compensates somewhat for his latrociny and makes him welcome to this bit of advertisement. es to emphasize what nature has done for him. And then the contrast with his female partner makes him a riot at once. They do a good line of talk. Miss Gray does straight. She sings "Mamma Lize," a song that stirs them up. They she sings "Rocked in the Cradle of Love Rag." They put over something that was new and pleasing. They carried the audience. Their dance at the close was a hodepodge of various dances, the turkey trot, Texas Tommy, the cake walk, and then some. They open with "We are in Wrong," a breezy number with steps. Miss Gray wears handsome clothes. Slim has improved very much since seen here last. At the Academy Thomas A. Brooks with the 1914 Frolics was a riot. At the Nixon Bert Williams with Zieghfeld's Follies was a big hit. Many social affairs were held in his honor. The play "The Miles" colored comedians, appeared at the Miles' Theatre the week of November 30 in "The Chinese and the Coon." HARRY BROWN, OF BROWN & HODGES. The Pathfinder—His Letter to Managers and Performers of the Colored Theatrical Profession. I note that Herbert T. Meadows, connected with a colored theatre in St. Louis, says that the theatre-going public has been patient with and considerate of the colored performer. What he should have said is that the public has been considerate with the manager of the colored theatres, with the exception of three in the United States. Mr. Meadows speaks about the artists Balling the Jack and other vulgar material. Now, to the point, who allows him to do this vulgar stuff; the manager, of course. If the manager did not want it, could the artists do it? The whole matter is up to the manager or owner of the theatre. So it is up to the writer to go after the manager if he dares. Mr. Meadows says the public calls for class. But I am afraid it is too late. One does not take his family to a burlesque theatre. The colored theater should cater to all. And again I say its up to the manager if the show is clean. The Howard Theatre in Washington is a model. The best colored people there attend in a body. There is more respected colored people than otherwise. Now, Mr. Meadows, this is my twenty-first active year in the profession and I must know of what I speak. You know there is a lot of world that doesn't surround St. Louis. As you say the public demands, Well, give it to them. There is plenty of it, but some of them have too much class to come in contact with the material that the colored managers allow on the stage and the audiences that have been educated to expect filth, allowed by the managers. Now as to the colored press and writers connected with the colored managers and the theaters. The first I will name is Sylvester Russell, who is a man not afraid to say what he thinks. Why don't somebody jump on the writer of the variety as he has roasted many colored actors and very badly, too. I for one, say that Russell is right, as he is the only one that is for the performer. The person that brings the people in the theatres making the manager richer each year, while the actor's salary is cut and he gets poorer each year. And I say for Mr. Russell that he is the only critic; the rest are just writers, that's there is a difference. So go and meet him, and he must give him credit for his connections, and he is fighting for the under dog. And in ending, I will say things change every seven years. WHAT'S WHAT ON THE S. H. DUDLEY CIRCUIT. Week of December 7. Washington, D. C.—S. H. Dudley Theatre, Lew W. Henry, manager— Martin & Motley Stock Co.; Howard Theatre—Andrew J. Thomas, manager: Brown & Pinkey, Demos Jones Trio, Malaney & Mintgery; Fanny- land Theatre—Brooks & Ross, man- agers: Wiggins & Wiggins. Richmond, Va—Hippodrome Theatre, W. J. Coulter, manager: Tim & Hester Moore, Howard & Mason. Roanoke, Va—Boston Theatre, C. L. Andrews, manager: Whitman Sisters & Co. Danville, Va—Dixie Theatre, J. R. Wilson, manager: White & Jordan; Columbia Theatre—W. A. Donley, manager: Bonnie & Wemma; Lynchburg, Va—Ford's Theatre, R. F Johnson, manager: Crosby & Neely. Newbern, N. C—Dixie Theatre, J. H. Williams, manager: Ricks & Talbert. Philadelphia, Pa—New Standard Theatre, John T. Gibson, manager: Butler & Johnson, Anita Wilkins, Davis & Greer. Detroit, Mich—Vaudette Theatre, C. L. Dudley, manager: Granstaff & Davis, Burton & Mack. Cincinnati, Ohio—Lincoln Theatre, Marion Brooks, manager: Three Cuban Nightingales. Columbus, Ohio—Crown Winter Garden Theatre, Billy Smith, manager: Toliver & Chapelle. Indianapolis, Ind—Crown Garden Theatre—Tim E. Owsley, manager Nickerson & Ramsey, Jones & Liston, Davenport & Davenport. Louisville, Ky—Ruby Theatre, Wilhoit & Collier, managers: Sunny South Co., James Ferdon, manager. Memphis, Tenn—Church Park Theatre, S. T. Beer, manager: Jones & Jones, Gertrude & Smith, Burrell & Morton. Grand Theatre—Chicago, Ill.: Drake Walker Trio. RICHARD & PRINGLE'S MIN STRELS. Richard & Pringle's Minstrels, The Georgia's are doing fine in Montana and big business continues. The show is short of musicians at this writing, but expect to have some here soon. Walter Lee, our sweet-tone cornetist, is a wonder. He is playing all the cornet that is to be played here now. The boys have been taking easy here of late, retiring early. B. F. Stevens has been on the sick list for a few days, but is O. K. again and doing excellent with the alto saxophone. The Saxaphone Four are Leach, Stevens, Miller and Moppin. Our comedians and singers are all right. Whitney Viney go hoarse. Quartet had a night off. The boys are recruiting for Idaho, Washington and British Columbia. Show goes back into Canada in December. We ran into some very cold weather at Billings, Montana—6 below zero. While at Red Lodge, 5,000 feet above sea level, weather was severe, nearly 16 degrees below zero. Plenty of snow out here now and overcoats, gloves, caps and boots inside the car one day. Baker heater froze up. Robert Miller goes out twice daily to raise and theatre when the snow falls. Eldridge Collins is there with the piano daily. He is very popular among 'em. Regards to the A. G. Allen Minstrels, also Alabama Minstrels. Hello, Joe Norton, Henry McCamon and Charlie Rue. Best wishes to all. PEARL MOPPIN A FEW WORDS FROM S. H. DUO LEY—HE HAS NOT JOINED THE J. LEUBRIE HILL PUNCH I want to correct a mistake published in these columns the week of December 5th, stating that I had joined the J. Luba Hill's Darktown Follies. I am in no way connected with the company, with all due respect to it. I simply played the Howard Theatre in Washington with them as an added attraction, as Mr. Hill was on the sick list and by Harper & Gillam and Miss Abby M. Mitchell being absent from the cast. Mr. Hill secured my services to strengthen the show, so me and my partner, Pat, went on and did our act. The company did a fine business that week. It is too bad that the company can not get the booking that it deserves. I don't think they know where they play next week. I myself am too busy to route or book the show or take any part in it, as I have a dream up my sleeve, and which you can read about soon. I will play Detroit the week before Christmas the Grand, Chicago, Christmas week. After that time I may join the Big Review Company as an added attraction if my business will permit it. I have already played with this company three or four times and to record-breaking business in Philadelphia, Atlantic City and dear old Chester. The management has offered me a very fattering salary to finish the season. My BERT (BONEPART) WILLIAMS- THE GREAT. The Greatest Contortionist Before the Public With case, most gracefully performs the greatest, sensational and most difficult feats known to the art of contortion. Enroute with the Rabbit Foot Comedy Co. enterprises need my attention so I only accept from one to two weeks at a time. If I cared to work I have several offers to put out the largest colored show on the road. My time is taken up with my circuit, the only one of its kind in the world that is run, owned and controlled by a colored man. Thanks for the space you have allowed me to use. Yours. THE LYRIC -THEATER CO., KAN SAS CITY, MO. It has been quite a while since the Lyric has been heard form. We are still doing good business. Well, how do we know? You can tell by this. Since October 28th the Lyric Theatre Co. has added five other theatres bought and paid cash for, no credit. Now if you want to play these theatres you can eight and twelve weeks. We have played some of the best. They will all say that the Lyric will treat you right. Every day is draw day. The boss wears a smile all the time. No theatre over 35 miles from Kansas City. We have with us now Byrd & Byrd, English & English, Howse & Howse, Burnes & Burnes, Gardner & Graham, Babe Brown, Sam Russell, Baby Thomas, Ernest Whitman, Reed Corner, Harry Fields, Walters & Walter. This is a red hot bunch. Every one a clean and classy act. Now if you want to place Kansas City let me here from you at once by letter or wire. Write Edward Lankford, Manager Lyric Theatre, and you will get all of this. 1420 E. 18th St, Kansas City, Mo. NEW YORK NEV.S. (By Billy E. Jones.) Billy E. Jones is busy rehearsing a piano act with the well known black face comedian, Fred Robison. This act will be a novelty with good singing and dancing. * * * At Rensauers Casino this week Prof. W. Jones orchestra has the musical numbers this week. Big Jasper, the colored booking agent, gumshoed a big colored act into Canada recently and when a New York white agent heard of it he sprang some expletives. Jasper has not chuckled since. The other agent had not been declared in on the commission for a previous engagement. * * * Prof. Wah Loo, the magician, lost his aunt recently in Brooklyn, 113 Prince street. * * * Jolly John Larkins may have something good for good performers who are out of work soon. Mr. Larkins believes in uplifting the colored performer if he is worthy and will let some one take that much interest. BIG BALLY! HIT IT! FRAME UP. All Met in Indianapolis Last Week. Indianapolis had a sort of homecoming week for a number of Hagen-beck-Wallace troopers. It seems as if they all met as an appointment. Junk Edwards and his wife came from Chicago, Granstaff & Davis from Cincinnati, and Wm. Hoy, who resides here. There were also a number of Olays in town. There was on Thursday, December 3d was Junk's birthday. But the old gent is like a certain P. G. and others. He would not tell us his age. Wm. Hoy had the birthday at his home and it was some big dinner. With Hoy & Granstaff at the table food flew. That night after the show our congenial landlady, Mrs. Van Dyk, served the bunch with refreshments and we certainly enjoyed ourselves, and as a cook Mother Williams is there. Junk Edwards and wife send regards to all inquiring friends. Wm. Hoy says "hello, Abe Wright." Granstaff & Davis say "hello, friends." Yes, doing nicely, thank you. Vaudette Theatre, Detroit, this week. Ruby Theatre, Louisville, next week. GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THEA- TRE, PHILADELPHIA. Frequent and spontaneous was the applause accorded Mrs. Fairfax and her son who are putting in their second week at this house. Every night the house was filled to the farthest recesses of the stage to hear this wonderful singer. Some satisfaction may be given the hundreds of disappointed ones in the announcement of a return in the near future. The Madame's voice grows continuously more beautiful and mature. In a Acts playing here must have orchestrations for piano, violin, bass violin, cornet, clarinet, cello and harp. We will be in dressing rooms for trunk shots. Send photos 15 days ahead and we will reproduce them on glamour.com. BIG HIT EVERYWHERE A MONEY MAKER A Band that Plays. The show that defies hard times. Breaking Box Office Record every week. Working on the Dudley time. First class performers write at all times as per role. Syd H. Carter, - - - Manager South St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop. Want first class acts of all kinds. Also booking road shows. Address John T. Gibson, Proprietor THE NEW $50,000 ATLAS THEATRE! The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome CHAS. S.--GILPIN & WOOD--LILLIAN In 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. characteristic program a notable section was that where she changes her voice three times. These gems of poetic melody were sung as she can only sing them, not alone for their rhythmic beauty, but also for the sentiments expressed. Her son, who assists her, was successful in his work. Demos, Jones & Co. contributed some eccentricities that were diverting. Arthur Allen, who is a merry soul, amused his hearers through a telephone. Wiggins and Wiggins sang in polar sung well, and in eccentric dancing he can't be beek Griffin Sisters are a team of more than ordinary quality and the meriment that was caused by the originality of this pair was generally appreciated. Acts in ponies and mules are the main performers must be of unique character in order to find favor, and that there was great approval of the work of the Staines' animal act was due to the fact that much of novelty was in the routine of feats. High Class Vaudeville Performers Always Write to Frank Crowd He will Reply and Pay You Under New Management Want to hear from all acts, vaudeville and stock. S. H. Loeb, Prop., Atlanta, Georgia Always glad to hear from good acts. Address all mail to Sam E. Revin, Mgr. Chattanooga, Tenn. The Whitman Sisters, after having played a highly successful engagement at the Lafayette Theatre, New York, are now touring Virginia on their way to Florida, where they will spend their winter. While there they will be under the direction of S. H. Dudley, booked by Lew Henry. Dreamland Theatre, Tulsa, Okla. Sirgles, teams, trios, stock companies and road shows write in your open time. SALARY SURE. NOTICE-There is no LEE manager of the Dreamland Theatre now Those that did write and didn't receive an answer, write again, as I am owner, manager and paymaster. During their engagement the well-known Barron H. Wilkins gave a box party last Friday evening at the Lafayette Theatre to the members of the Smart Set Club of the Astoria Cafe, the Whitman Sisters being responsible for the turnout. Among those present were Barron Wilkins, John Carey, Lonnie Hicks, John Cowan, Mal Frazier, Andrew Carter, Sam Campbell, John Brandon, Kenrick Smallwood, Eugene Newton, O. S. Bertilez, "Tap" Steele, Estelle Young, John Cobb and Todd Bertilez. During the performance the Whitman Sisters were presented with large bouquets, by the members of the party. Managers who are wise are booking through S. H. Dudley's Theatrical Enterprise. Performers write in your open time. I never fail to answer any performer's letter. If I can not place you the date you ask for, write later. We manage to book the best acts in vaudeville. I have but one office. STAGE NOTES. While stopping over in Roanoke Miss Lennie M. Scott, of Norfolk, Va., was highly entertained by Mr. Pete Johnson in the beautiful dining room of the Pierce Hotel. An elaborate dinner was given. Those present were: Mr. Pete Johnson, W. H. Pierce, James Bergerson, Spencer Chas, his daughter Whitfield, Myke Myke, Robert Henry and Miss Nannie Hill and W. H. Dale. 1853 Seventh St. Phone North 2063 Washington, D. C. LEW W. HENRY, Manager THE SALKIN ENTERPRISES Frank Salkin, Maurice Salkin, Lee Salkin Fiddler & Shelton at Evansville Ind., the first half of the week. 3505-7-9 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Most Popular Vaudeville and Photo Play House on the Stroll NEW YORK NEWS. Mabel Turner and Mamie Sharpe are the entertainers at the Crescent Cabaret, 126 West 135th street. Thomas & Shapiro are scoring the biggest hit on the bills over the Loen time. Lincoln Theatre! Miller & Lyles are at the Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis. 3132 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Daily Matinee 3 p. m. First Class Orchestra Brooks & Bowen are at the Prospect Theatre this week. Church's Park Theatre! Dodson & Gordon are at the Bijou Theatre, Jackson, Mich. Wilson & Wilson are at the Empress Theatre, Denver, Colo. 391 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tenn. Finest Show at the South's Finest Theatre Cooper & Smith are at the Poli Theatre, Waterbury, Conn. Ten Dark Knights are at the Shu- bert Theatre, New York. John Rucker featured. When in Pueblo, Colo. you can purchase 107 West First, street. 107 West Second, street. All acts must have orchestrations for piano, violin, bass violin, cornet, clarinet, trombone and drums. Dressing rooms for ladies and gentlemen with plenty space. Send photos two weeks ahead for reproduction on slides All correspondence promptly answered day received. Watermelon Trust House SUE GRUNDY, Prop. First Class Accommodations for Professional People The New Grand Theatre Management Horn & Johnston Devoted to High Class VAUDEVILLE & MOVING PICTURES Change of Program Monday and Thursday Matinee Sundays and Holidays 3110-12 State St. Tel. Douglas 500 Chicago, Ill. FOR SALE Down in Hambone-ville Grand Musical Comedy introduces the principal star, the Hambone Kid, in Dreamy, Screamy Hambone-ville. Three acts, nine scenes, book music all for $440, by L. A. Coppridge, 34 Lee Ave., Kirkwood, Mo. man Niles! Conist Before the Public the greatest, sensational and most difficult art of contortion. Rabbit Foot Comedy Co. FREEMAN'S SPORT NEWS FROM POLE TO POLE ALL THE TIME ACCOUNTING FOR THE PROMOTE MAKING MOVE TO CAPTURE THE CHAMP. United States Authorities Want Him Badly, She Sits Going to Get Him Without Any Extra-treatment Treaty. (By Billy Lewis) Get onto the latest dope about Champion Jack. Now it is being said that the United States Government is quietly arranging a little surprise for Mr. Johnson should he attempt to carry out his fight program with Jess Willard, the last of the present crop of "white hopes." Owing to the disturbed state of affairs in Europe, effort has been made to pull off the fight in Mexico or Cuba. It is fairly certain that at least partial arrangements have been made to that end with others, too. Both have been sounded as to the possibility of staging the go. In the meanwhile Uncle Sam got busy, so it is said, the purpose being to has Johnson in event he struck foot in either of those countries. The exact wording of a supposed message from Washington, and which was seen in circulation last week, reads: "The government is moving to capture Jack Johnson if he tries to fight Jess Willard in Juarez, or if he tries to pull off a fight in Cuba. Trying to arrange with governments of those countries to allow kidding. Formal extradition impossible, but official here says 'We'll get Johnson if he ever crosses the ocean.' Officials here think it would be easy to arrange with either Mexico or Cuba to capture Jack." No Extradition Treaties. Our country has no extradition treaties with other countries covering cases that are governed by the Mann Act. The law is new; one of the reasons why there is no mutual understanding between the countries concerning such cases. And then it may be that the other countries have no similar laws, consequently there could be no reciprocal relations. It sounds rather fishy, the story that the government at Washington is worked up in the matter. And yet, that very thing may be. The administration has proven anti-Negro, decidedly so, and for the first time in the history of the country since the liberation of the slaves. The administration is particularly Southern tinctured, and all know what that means. Discrimination is microscopic; it can see such small things. It can descrry at such a great distance. This, together, means that it is very likely that the authorities have been casting about with the intention of intercepting his highness should he alight on the western hemisphere. While I think there is an element of bluff in the business about taking Johnson, yet it is far too serious not to be noticed. There's scarcely any doubt but what if Johnson should be taken that he would stop short of prison. Fairly, Johnson could not be taken. But a man once taken, a kidnapped man, I do not think, has any recourse at law. It would appear childish and foolish to turn a wanted man loose simply because no extradition treaty existed—I mean if the country is cleared—yet I can think of nothing else proper to do but to turn him loose until he is properly apprehended. This would be the due process of law—no law, no man. The lawyers in the Harry K. Thaw case differed on this point. The Thaw people thought it sufficient to escape to Canada, and it turned out that their contention was so strong that other threads had to be interwoven so as to make a mesh to hold him. I can scarcely think of our government turning kidnapper, and yet that very thing is discussed. I said it was probable because of the political complexion of the administration. It is true that it is probable, and a pity its 'true'. Perhaps it's just a bit too delicate at this time to discuss the probability of either of those countries giving up Johnson in event of the fight. Johnson could not be captured unless the kidnapping was winked at. Would either of those governments wink at such a thing? The Champ Broke? The story is making the rounds of the sporting sheets that Johnson is broke again. Says one: "Jack Johnson, the colored punching person, is reported to be broke—again. The $20,000 or $25,000 that the negro is reported to have received for tickling the breezer of Frank Moran last June, never reached the hands of the champion. Hungry creditors attached the money just before the fight and all Jack now has to show for his labors is a lot of receipted bills." The story does not tally with that which said that the coin, or its equivalent, (squiditem) according to Ernest Bogan, was to be paid into illly-white hands of Afr. Johnson on the morning of the fight. Johnson can not be particularly strong in the exchequer, but he is not nearly flat. Of course, the way he spends makes for an alarming situation; he may see his finish unless the European war hastily draws to a conclusion. I give in full the observation of a sport writer seen in another white publication: "The reason for Jack Johnson's sudden furry of matchmaking is said to be that he lacks funds. If this is so Johnson must have broken the spendthrift record. Although not an active champion, Johnson's earnings are computed at close to $300,000 during the six years he has held the title. "This sum represents the takings from 11 fights and also includes the theatre engagements. Although Johnson has been fighting for 13 years it was not until he won the title from Tommy Burns that he was able to lay aside a surplus. Previous to that he had led a hand-to-mouth existence, always in debt to his various managers, who succeeded each other in rapid succession. Made Money With Title "But with the title in his possession Johnson's fortunes underwent a great change. The $5,000 he received for beating burns, although a small fraction of the purse, was the largest sum he had earned up to that time. For a time Johnson was modest in his demands. He was satisfied with $5,000 for bonus with Victor McLaghenn, Jack O'Brien, Ross and Al Kaufman. Then came the match with Stanley Ketchel. By that time Johnson had gained considerable assurance and he demanded and received $12,000 for his end. "But it was the Jeffries match that made Jackson's fortune. In all he was paid $120 and included his share of the purse, the most pictures and advertising privileges. "After that Johnson's idea of his worth took a bound. He announced that in the future he would require $30,000 every time he entered the ring, not matter who his opponent might be. This was the sum he was supposed to be. This was for meeting Jim Flynn, but it is fairly well known that he actually received not more than $10,000, as the fight proved to be a frost. Moren Money Tied Up. "For taking part in an exhibition bout with Jim Johnson in Paris Johnson received $5,000. This was his share of the receipts, which did not come up to expectations owing to the fact that Langford and Jeanette were to appear in a real fight the following evening. Johnson's share of the receipts of the bout with Frank Moran may amount to something like $35,000. So far, however, he has not been able to collect, as the money is tied up by the French courts. "If Johnson's matches with Jess Willard and Sam McVey go through he will be well paid for his trouble, although he is quite likely to receive less than the sums advertised in connection with the proposed matches. Moving pictures are to be taken of both bouts, but unless Johnson loses the films will be of no value. However, it is estimated that the pictures of Johnson going down to defeat before a white man will be worth several hundred thousand dollars. Some day Johnson is going to have a share in that." WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. Cambridge, Mass.-Harvard's championship football eleven was produced this fall at a cost of $25,000, according to figures announced today. The largest item was $7,500, the salary of Percy D. Haughton, head coach. The Hoosier Feds will pitch camp in Florida. The war emergency act has imposed a tax of $5 on each billiard table and bowling alley in use in the United States, which will mean a revenue to the government of approximately $3,000,000, as statistics show that there are more than eighty-six thousand billiard rooms and nearly fifteen thousand bowling alleys in the country. Billy Hooper, the Atlanta bear cat, stopped Kid Inman, of Jacksonville, in 6 rounds which was scheduled for 10 rounds at the Dixie Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. Tuesday night, December 1. "Rube" Marquard, one of the best- known pitching stars in the country, disregarding his signed contract to play for two more years with the New York Giants, has "jumped" to the Brooklyn Federal League team, according to an announcement made a few days ago by Robert B. Ward, president of that club. Baltimore, December 4.—The validity of the city ordinance of Baltimore prohibiting Sunday baseball was up- held today by the Maryland Court of Appeals. Albert Cutler defeated Jake Schaefer, 300 to 220, in a Billiard Players' League match at Pittsburgh December 4. Cutler—14 6-21; 87. Schaefer—10 4 10-21; 55. Chicago.—Edward M. Santry, who a few years ago was known to followers of the prize ring as one of the leading featherweight boxers, has been elected to the Illinois Legislature from Chicago. Santry plans to favor a boxing bill for Illinois. Hudson, Wis.—Mike Gibbons of St. Paul, was given the decision over Bob Moha of Milwaukee here the night of December 4, after Moha had been disqualified for fouling the St. Paul fighter twice in the second round of their scheduled ten-round bout. The men are middleweights. According to an announcement made December 4 Gunbob Smith and Jim Coffey, the Dublin Giant, will clash in a ten-round battle at Madison Square Garden December 15. Baltimore—Ora Morningstar defeated Koji Yamada, 300 to 240, in a Billiard Players' League match the night of December 3. Average and high runs Morningstar, 21 3-17, 108; Yamada, 14 2-17, 61. Jersey City—Joe (Young) Shugure, whom pugilistic authorities say had a shade over Freddie Welsh Wednesday night of last week, is the recipient of congratulations from men of all walks of life. Shugure will immediately start training for his scheduled bout with Ted (Kid) Lewis, the English lightweight, at Madison Square Garden, December 23. * * * Charles Weeghman, president of the Chicago Federal League team, recently announced that Walter Johnson, the premier pitcher of the American League—and regarded by many as the best pitcher of all time—has signed a two-year contract to play with the Chifeds. It is understood that his salary will be $17,500 a year. * * * Charles Bender, another one of Connie Mack's star twirlers of the Philadelphia Athletics, may join his teammate, Eddie Plank, in his jump to the Federal League. President James A. Gilmore is on the trail of the Indian and will make him a handsome offer. "Bender's record last year stamps him as one of the leading pitchers of the country," said President Glimore. "The fact that he is only 31 years of age and has been one of the mainstays of the champions of the American League for several years proves his ability. Connie Mack must have gone completely off balance when he asked waivers on Plank and Bender." OL' JIM FLYNN. One of the oldest men in the ring today is Jim Flynn, who is going around the country at the advanced age of 35 battering up aspiring young gents, and everywhere James is accounted for. Flynn has been fighting nearly fourteen years, and in that time many a champion has come and gone. True, Flynn THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Some Facts of Boxers BY Young George Dixon was never a champion, but he is still getting the coin at an age when a lot of ex-champs couldn't draw lies. Some people have an idea that Harlem Tommy Murphy is quite an old bird, and yet Thomas is only a year older than Champion Welsh. Leach Cross is the same age as the titleholder, yet at only 22 Jose Rivers, who seemed to have a great future, is slowly fading from view. Youth has always been regarded as a challenge to success in the ring, but a glance at the present day money-getters indicates that youth is not everything. At Madison Square Garden last Monday night it was Welsh who seemed to have all the dash and fire, and it was the younger Wolgast who seemed to be the veteran of the two. JOHNSON ACCEPTS TERMS TO BOX SAM McVEY IN APRIL. New York, December 5.—All doubt as to the intention of "Jack" Johnson to fight "Sam" McVey for the heavyweight championship orf the world in Havana, Cuba, have been dispelled. "Billy" Gibson, who has acted for the syndicate of Havana business men in promoting the fight, received the following cablegram from Johnson: "Will accept your terms, $30,000, and 50 per cent. of the picture rights, for McVey fight. It must take place in April." ("Signed") JACK JOHNSON," It was the formal acceptance that the promoters have awaited. Johnson agreed to fight McVey, but the acceptance was considered an informal agreement, and Johnson took over the articles of agreement. These were mailed to him and this cablegram indicates that he has received them and carefully studied all of the clauses. It is as good as if the article had been signed and returned. However, Gibson immediately cabled Johnson that the fight must take place not later than March. "That is the most seasonable time to hold the fight in Havana," said Gibson. "April is a little too late in the spring to catch many of the winter tourists still in Cuba. I believe that Johnson will agree to a date in March." Asked whether he thought the fight would draw well enough to warrant guaranteeing Johnson $30,000 and McVey $10,000 Gibson replied: "I am sure it will. I know $40,000 is a lot of money, but the promoters intend to arrange excursions from all parts of Florida and Cuba, and may even arrange to run one from this city. These tickets probably will include admission to the fight as well as the round trip. Yes, I believe the fight will draw all of $40,000 and then some." WANTS TO HEAR FROM NEW ORLEANS. To the Sporting Editor. Dear Sir—Reading in your valuable paper some time ago where a boxing club in New Orleans wanted to hear from colored boxers allow me space in your valuable paper to state in behalf of Lew Williams, colored welterweight champion who has fought some of the best boys in the game, is willing to fight before any club in New Orleans, I wrote that colored club down there some time ago concerning a match for my protege, but they do not seem like they mean business. If they do there is lots of good boys down here who can make any fighter at their weight travel some to get an even break, and that's going some. Thanking you in advance, I remain, Yours very truly, GEO. H. WHITE, 514 E. Jones St., Savannah, Ga. Manager Lew Williams, Champion Welterweight. BILLY HOOPER AND CYCLONE THOMPSON—TWO GOOD PLUGS. To the Sporting Editor of The Freeman: Dear Sir—As manager of two good prize fighters, viz. Billy Hooper and Cyclone Thompson, I would like to get a fight for them through your sporting columns with some good boys their weight before any club willing to offer a nice purse. These boys have conquered everything down this way and there isn't any fighter here to match them with. Billie Hooper has had thirty-five fights and undefeated. He weighs 155 pounds. I would like to get a fight with Eddie Palmer, of New Orleans, or some fighter of his class. Cyclone Thompson is a good 135-pound boy. Can make 130 pounds if necessary. Cyclone met Mexican Kid at the Georgian Newsboys' Club in an 8-round bout and they both fought eight fast rounds. Mexican Kid was the favorite around the Newsboys' Club and got the decision, which he did not deserve. The only way Cyclone could have won was to knock him out. Later they were matched for a return bout at the Columbia Jack Dillon, the aggressive, hard-hitting middleweight of Indianapolis, whose recent ring work has been quite sensational back in 1912. Dillon made rapid strides towards the championship, and on March 21 he traveled 20 hard rounds at Daly City, his opponent being Frank Klaus, the rugged Pittsburgh, who was awarded the victory by a slight shade at the end o the ffthe 20th round. So anxious was Dillon to win this battle and be fit when he started until this Frankfort gentleman even trained on board the train while on his way to California, and to me Dillon looked real good and all of his friends felt quite confident that he had a big hitting chance with the experienced Pittsburgh, but few could see him as a sure winner because the route was new to him, while Klaus had been going this route before and it was anything but new to the big little German, despite the fact Dillon had boxed some mighty good boys. Among them were Eddie McGoroy, Frank Mantell, Billy Berg. Theatre, but the night of the fight the Mexican did not show up. Later we found out he had departed for New Orleans without even saying good bye or notifying the promoter or anybody. I think he is still in New Orleans. "Cyclone will take him on at any time. Any favor shown through your paper will be highly appreciated. Thanking you in advance for favors shown. I am yours truly, CHESTER A. TAYLOR, 25 Warners Ave. JACK FORD, CANADIAN HEAVY-WEIGHT. Open to Langford, Wills or Jeff Clarke. Jack Ford is considered the leading heavyweight of Canada. He has defeated all the best men of the country, now he is interested in larger game. His manager, T. M. Glassco, has great confidence in Ford. He is willful, back to back against Angston Wills or off Claim and is willing to meet any of the men in his BENNETT JACK FORD, Canadian Heavyweight. class. The fighter is a new one to the States, but he promises to make a name for himself. He is only 22 years old, stands six feet four and one-half inches, weighing 210 pounds. Mr. Glassco, whose address is 27 Sandwich street, W. Windsor, Ont., will be pleased to hear from manager and boxers. He has in charge a first-class middleweight, Walter Archer, whom he will match with anyone in his class. He presents George Myers also, a featherweight, who is giving a good account of himself. These boys are in prime condition and topnotch fighters. LOCAL MEN IN TERRE HAUTE, IND. Messrs. George Owens, formerly of Omaha, Nebr., Phil Owens and Willis Rolland, a trio of jolly good fellows of Indianapolis, attended the boxing carnival held at Terre Haute Thanksgiving. They report the time of their life, but were disappointed by not having Mr. George Abrams, the well known club man, in the party, as everybody was inquiring about Mr. George. NEAR KNOCKOUT BLOW MAKES FINE VISION. Young Corbett sat at a ringside the other night. Somebody got floored and was making an effort to get up before the fatal ten. "That reminds me of the time Eddie Hannon floored me in San Francisco," said Corbett. "I was right at the top of my form then, but there I was flat on my back. As I got my shoulders up a little from the floor I saw a great big red moon coming up over the edge of the ring. I looked and looked at the thing. It seemed to hypnotize me. "Gee, ain't that pretty," I remember numbling to myself. Then it began to fade away as suddenly as it had appeared. I heard Referee Graney counting 'six-seven—eight' and then s of Boxers Dixon er, Mike Glover and George Chip, who later beat Klaus. Maybe the climate was quite a handicap to Dillon, as he had been in California but a few days before the contest and should have been there long enough to get familiar with the climate. Dillon, being a native of Frankfort, Ind, began his career back in 1908 and has since taken part in over 115 ring battles. A few days ago Jack Dillon, whose real name is Ernest Cutler Price, cut quite a figure in Philadelphia by knocking out the clever Newark, N. J. heavyweight, Chas. (Young) Weinert, who has met and defeated some of the best light heavies in the East. It was before Harry Edward's Olympia A. A. that Dillon accomplished this great feat and they are trying hard daily, I judge, to secure a fit opponent for Dillon, as they are quite anxious to see the Indiana slugger perform again, and they are sure to see some scrap, no matter against who this Dillon may be matched, because he is of championship caliber. --- I got up. I still insist that I never saw a俯位 sight than that great red moon looming above the edge of the ring." WELSH WANTS THE COIN. Says He Will Fight Any Lightweight When the Promoters Produce the Money. "I am ready to defend my title any time a promoter comes forward with enough money to induce me to do so," said Freddy Welsh, lightweight champion, the other day in Boston. "That doesn't mean a year from today or two years from today. I will defend my title within a month if I receive my price. I am ready to take Willie Ritchie on in two weeks provided said Ritchie gives me the same amount that he got in England when I defeated him. On that occasion I got the title—nothing more—and when I fight Ritchie again I am going to get my 'pound of flesh.' "Of course, I am not going to dictate any such terms as those to the other aspirants. Ritchie must come across if he wants to get another crack at the lightweight title. He isn't the most accommodating person in the game, and as I am behind the guns now I am going to do the shooting. But I had considerable trouble getting Ritchie in the ring before. In fact, he never wanted to meet me. Now that he has had a chance to sample my game I don't believe I will ever be troubled by him. The game they are touting Charlie White for in Chicago me with me. That's all right for Chicago of course. One must look for the fans in the Windy City to do so. They wouldn't have the spirit of loyalty that one generally looks for if they didn't do it, but they are overstepping the mark when they shriek that I am picking out prumes. "Matty Baldwin of Boston isn't much of a prune. Baldwin has a draw to his credit with Wolgast, he outpointed Cross a few times, if memory serves me right, defeated Willie Ritchie in 20 rounds, and I guess he gave Jack Britton of Chicago, mind you, a walloping in 10 rounds. Pretty good for prunes. "Ad Wolgast., another prune, thought it best to stop in eight rounds. The prune from Cadillac fought the Chicago prune, Charlie White, 10 rounds in Milwaukee, and he was fighting at the finish. "Prune White met me in a 10-round bout in Milwaukee, and he wrecked to such an extent that I was glad to get away from the beer town to engage in a fight in Buffalo with another prune, Jimmy Duffy by name. The Chicago critics charitably gave me a draw—or worse—with White after I battered him to such an extent that he hasn't been heard from since. I guess I was lucky to be on my feet there after the terrible treatment I received from White in Milwaukee. 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Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wrenn, of Lafayette, Ind., spent last week visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. George Ownies, of Omaha, Neb., has joined her husband in this city for an indefinite stay. The Needlecraft club was the guest if Mrs. Thomas Crawford at its meeting week, at her home, 913 Paca street. Mrs. Paulin Reiger has recently been appointed to teach the work in millinery at school No. 42. Her class is growing rapidly. The West End Utility club will give its annual reception this year at the home of Mrs. Obanon Yeager, at 640 Douglas street. On Sunday evening, December 20, the men's and women's Bible classes of Bethel church will give a Christmas program at the church. Attorney W. S. Henry and wife have purchased the Colonial Flats at $38,000. A farm owned by them was exchanged in the contract. Invitations have been issued to the reception of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Morris at their home, 225 West 11th street, on Friday evening, December 11th. Morris Taylor, nephew of Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Furniss, was his guest last Sunday. Mrs. Taylor spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Louisville. Miss Hazel Alexander, who is studying at the University of Illinois, was the guest of her parents in West Tenth street during the Thanksgiving vacation. She returned Tuesday. Mrs. Gertrude B. Hill, state president of the Federated Colored Clubs, went to Shelbyville last Sunday, where she made an address to the federated clubs at their woman's day exercises. An industrial exhibit of the work of the pupils of school No. 17 will be held at the building on Tuesday, December 22, at which time all parents and patrons are invited to visit the school. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Harden, 1849 Fullenwider avenue, are the proud parents of an eight-pound baby boy which arrived Sunday week. Mr. Harden is employed by Carl L. Rost, one of the leading jewelry dealers of this city. Rev. Dr. C. C. Howard, the new pastor of Phillips chapel, and Rev. C. H. Brown, presiding elder, will be given a reception at the church on Monday evening, December 21. Friends and members of the church are expected. Mr. Horacio Moat has returned to the city from an extended visit to San Juan, Porto Rico, and spent a short visit in New York city. Mr. Moat returned looking the picture of good health, and his many friends were pleased to see him back in the city. Mr. Riddley Elliott, of 523 W. Michigan street, has left for Champaign, Ill. Mr. Elliott has been in Indianapolis since August and has won the friendship of many. He was em­ ployed by the Benedict Brothers he will be missed, as he was so well liked among the employees. Dr. J. Edmeston Barnes, of London, who was a former minister of public works in Liberia, addressed an and 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 jence of men and women in the auditorium of the colored Y. M. C. A. on Wednesday afternoon, in the interest of the industrial school which he hopes to establish in Africa, and for which the New York State Colonization Society has granted him a thousand acres of land. He is in this country for the purpose of financing the project. The 700 children of school No. 23 will assist in the children's Christmas party to be given at Tomlinson hall, December 24. under the auspices of the Parents' Club of the school and the Woman's Club. Miss Ela Croker, a teacher in the school and also a member of the club, will direct the program, which will be an extravaganza of Christmas songs, folk games and presents to be distributed by a real Santa Claus. An effort is being made to have every colored child in the city present. Music for the occasion will be given by Russell Smith's orchestra. G. L. Hayes is principal of the school and Mrs. Florence Bennett of the club. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES. At Madam Meadow's Spiritualist church, on Fulton street, she gave 58 messages last Monday night. She explains everything so thoroughly. She makes everyone welcome and her meetings are held from 8:30 till 10:30 each Monday night. LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS TALK AT Y. M. C. A. LAST SUNDAY BY REV. MR. FRANCIS—PORTRAIT OF G. L. KNOX PRESENTED. All records in attendance and interest were broken on last Sunday afternoon at the "Monster Meeting" of the Y. M. C. A. Bishop Joseph M. Francis, of the Protectant Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, delivered a very interesting address on "What is Christianity?" Both men and women attended this meeting and at the close of Bishop Francis' remarks, Madame C. J. Walker presented to the Y. M. C. A. a life-size oil portrait of G. L. Knox, president of the association, and one of the first persons in Indianapolis to work for the establishment of a Y. M. C. A. in this city. After the portrait was unveiled and formally accepted on the part of the association by Dr. E. N. Perkins, Mr. Knox made a brief talk in which he referred to the many benefactions of Mrs. Walker and among which was her gift of $1,000 to the Y. M. C. A., and her work in behalf of John Hardrick, the young artist, whose work she presented. Mr. Hardrick was introduced and after a few remarks he presented Mme. Walker with a small portrait of herself. An eloquent musical program was provided by the Y. M. C. A. quartet and orchestra. This meeting was one long to be remembered by those in attendance. The purpose of the meeting was "a surprise" of the gift of the splendid portrait of G. L. Knox, a present to the association and a splendid specimen of the great work which Mr. John Hardrick is doing to gain fame among American artists and a great tribute paid to the Hon. G. L. Knox. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Before one of the largest gatherings of men and women ever assembled in the building, Bishop J. M. Francis, of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, delivered a very able address last Sunday. The Bishop spoke on the subject, "What is Christianity" and right well did he set forth the possibilities and requirements of the Christian faith. An unusual event of the meeting was the presentation of a life-size portrait of President George L. Knox to the association by Madame J. C. Walker. Sunday, Dec. 13, the Rev. J. H. Holder, formerly of Allegheny, Pa., now pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church, will deliver a special address to men. A trio, composed of Elmer Herron, mandolin-banjo; Dennis Washington, mandolin-banjo; and A. Johnson, piano, will turn up for numbers. The band also appear in sacred concert. All men are welcomed to these meetings. Mr. S. Makomis, a native African of the Zulu tribe, will deliver a lecture Friday evening, Dec. 18th, in the auditorium on "The Warlike Zulu." Many of the literary-inclined men of the association met Wednesday evening in the educational parlors and reorganized a literary society. The educational classes still maintain their high standard of proficiency and are contributing much towards the advancement of the men enrolled. Mr. William P. Henderson, Jr., will address the boys "monster" meeting Sunday on the subject, "A Trip to Niagara." Howard Dangerfield will render a violin selection. Boy's band concert from 2:30 to 3 p. m. Monday evening, Dec. 14th, the indoor baseball season opens with a game between Leopards All Stars' McGuire's Seniors. Some of the men that will appear in the "All Stars" lineup will be: "Wood" Knox, "Steel Arm" Tym, Tim Woleshey, Th. E Taylor and Captain "Babe" Herron. The church basketball league opens Wednesday evening, Dec. 16th, with a game between teams representing St. Phillip's Episcopal church and Bethel A. M. E. Dr. William E. Stuart will address the regular gymnasium class on the subject, "That Old Decayed Tooth." The Boys' Friend Club" an organization of women interested in the boys' department, have perfected plans whereby they will assist worthy boys to take advantage of the many valuable features offered by this department. Dr. Evans Demands a Hearing (Concluded from Page One) the price of $1.50 net. The story of this wonderful teacher, preacher, soldier, statesman, orator, writer, army chaplain and town-builder is graphically recited by Charles Alexander, one of the race's best described writers, who has had the advantage of close personal contact with the hero whose life he brings to the public gaze. The book is beautifully bound in red and gold and the history of the struggles and triumphs of Col. 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The story is worthy of the most careful reading by all classes of Americans, and will serve admirably as a text-book for students of social and economic conditions among our people. The recent tragic death of Col. Allensworth at Los Angeles, Cal., near the scene of his latest activities, renders the publication of the book exceedingly timely, as it will make new the incidents that marked the ladder upon which he climbed to eminence and form a dramatic climax to a life of sacrifice and service. The book has reached the literary workers of Washington and it is being read with avoidity by all who have been fortunate enough to get hold of a copy. Both the writer and his historic subject are well known to the nation's capital. That Oklahoma "Jim-Grow Car" Decision The wise-acres of Washington are cogitating over the so-called "Jim-crow car" decision handed down a few days ago by the Supreme Court of the United States. A large sized meeting held Wednesday evening at Mt. Carmel Baptist church, and Attorney Wm. Harrison, of Oklahoma, who plead for the plaintiffs at the bar of the august tribunal some time ago, and Rev. W. H. Jernagin, formerly of Oklahoma, now pastor of Mt. Carmel church, were the speakers. They are familiar with every detail of the case and were, therefore, in an admirable position to describe the steps that led to the institution of the suit for an injunction against the five railroads of the state of Oklahoma, praying that they be forbidden to enforce the local law which denied certain accommodations to other than white travelers. The grievances were recited and the progress of the case through the courts of Oklahoma to the Supreme Court of the United States was dwelt upon at length. Here are the facts as outlined by the speakers and others who have followed the proceedings from the outset: Five colored men were denied sleeping and dining-car privileges by five Oklahoma railroads, under a law said to justify such discrimination. The colored men filed suit in the Oklahoma Federal Court to restrain the five railroads from enforcing said law on the ground that it is unconstitutional. Oklahoma Federal Court sustains railroads and decides the law to be constitutional. United States Supreme Court holds that the law is unconstitutional, but dismisses the prayer for restraining order on the ground that the petition was imperfectly prepared, defective in that the colored persons had not shown that they had applied to the railroads for accommodations under the law or that the railroads had notified them that they would be refused certain accommodations. Although the Supreme Court expresses the opinion that the Oklahoma law is unconstitutional, it does not so declare and the denial of the plea for an injunction leaves the question to all intents and purposes where it was before the suit was brought. A moral victory for the race and a lesson to be more particular about legal technicalities hereafter. 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