The Freeman

The FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A. LINCOLN Celebrating the Fifty Years of Freedom With pleasure we announce this issue of The Freeman, today, Saturday, December twenty-fifth, the year of our Lord 1915, as an expression of what we, the colored people of the United States of America have accomplished within the past fifty years. There could be no mode of expression which could at once convey a correct idea of our progress. We may be criticised for attempting a thing so huge and impossible. We have not attempted to do the impossible, merely conforming to the ways of civilization; it has its rules and formulas; it does not stay to ask whether we conform to them. But if we fail it passes on unmindful of us in that we have not been mindful of ourselves, and in the passing prestige is lost. We said many times during the preparation of this number that it was supplementary to the expositions that had been held in memory of the race's achievements. We have helped in giving emphasis to these prosperous days; it is the way we wished to be viewed. The expositions were in accord with the demands of civilization regardless of how they ended. The savage marked their totem pole in memory of great events or, perhaps, epochs. Some say the pyramid was built an honorary sarcophagus to the dead Ramases. The "storied urn, the animated bust," the Biblical tabernacle of stones were strivings in memoriam. The church is yet more faithful in the remembrance of things which make for its continuity and influence among the children of men. Whatsoever church, Jewish or Gentile, harks back to its great first cause at stated intervals. A festival of commemoration wherein we show thankfulness for the newer day is of a kind with the forms of remembrances cited. Abraham Lincoln made it possible for these days. Sometimes his love for us is doubted. Be that as it may, he is the author of our civil being and the cause of our today's standing. We honor him in this issue as will be noted by the special heading. We take pleasure also in presenting in the heading the two foremost products of the Negro nation—Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington. What follows in these pages are not all that is progressive in our race. Again we insist that, that is an impossibility. We insist, however, that we present the best that our race has done within the past fifty years. We present in some form, by card or otherwise, every phase of our racial existence, and as a matter of personal representation those appearing could readily take place in a world's parliament of progressive peoples.—The Editor. With p. of America have so huge and im-But if we fail it mentary to the were in accord orary sarcopha- The ch great first cause for these days. cial heading. What past fifty years ment of progre- The Negro Lawyer has Caught the Pace. M. White Clients. Some By Perry Wilbon Howard. President The Negro Lawyer has Caught the Pace. Making Good in All Courts. Have Colored and White Clients. Some Interesting Biography. By Perry Wilton Howard, President National Negro Bar Association. By Perry Wilbon Howard, President National Negro Bar Association. The Negro lawyer of today is by no means the Negro lawyer of yesterday. In fact, he is no longer a Negro lawyer; instead, he is practicing at the bar of this country. There was a time when our name was the synonym for agitators and insurrectionists, and for indignation meetings. And as a rule our equipment for this special work was about as old as the prison garb that who trusts his liberty to the hands of the average attorney of color had as well don the prison garb in advance or prepare himself for jail. Good citizenship was not attributed to us and the average white man regarded the colored attorney in the jail, the fellow who trusts his community and he was to be shunned as would some great plague. And as a rule they were regarded as representing nothing, but the fellow who trusts his community and he was to be shunned as would some great plague. And as a rule they were regarded as representing nothing, but it is altogether different now. For we have practicing before the emancipation today 30 years, palestinian, and conscientious attorneys of color, who are succeeding, deserving and esteemed. They are no longer regarded, even in the past, as prisoners, but they are succeeding in winning their cases personnel or color of the litigants and are held in the highest esteem by the courts and others connected therewith. They are no longer regarded as dangerous to business relations. But on the other hand and they are representing the cream of the business council, promoters of business enterprises and enjoying the unlimited convenience of our successful men in the council, many valuable attorneys in various communities whose counsel in domestic matters is sought by the court, and many inmates in a great many institutions we have attorneys of color who have been called upon to sit as special judges in cases of serious wrongdoing, a notable among whom Hon. Sch. Jones, of Little Rock, Arkansas, who are recently served as special judge in the Honorable Joan Jones, of Little Rock, litigants were of the white race, having been elected by the white attorneys in this important place. The New York City court has been in operation for six years having been organized in the city of Honorable Joan Jones, of the late, lamented president and since which time it has not at the same time and place as the same office as the Business League and much good has been accomplished. Its present officers are: President, Howard Jackson, Miss.; vice-president, Howard Jackson, Miss.; secretary, William H. Harris, Honorable City, Okla.; treasurer, James A. Johnson, committee, Scijo A. Jones, Little Rock. The Negro has made rapid strides in the last twenty years and is found in the important element that stands for substantial improvement. --- VOL. XXVIII. NUMBER 52 THE NEGRO LAWYER PERRY WILBON HOWARD. INDIANA POLIS DEC 27 1915 PUBLIC LIBRARY With pleasure we are usa have accomplish and impossible. We fail it passes on unn to the expositions the accord with the dem opophagus to the dea The church is yet cause at stated intre days. Sometimes ing. We take please. What follows in the years. We present progressive peoples. Peace. Making Good in All Some interesting Biogro President National Negro pleasure we announce this issue of we have accomplished within the past five possible. We have not attempted passes on unmindful of us in that expositions that had been held in with the demands of civilization re- gus to the dead Ramas. The 's church is yet more faithful in the e at stated intervals. A festival of o Sometimes his love for us is done. We take pleasure also in presenting follows in these pages are not all We present in some form, by c assive peoples.—The Editor. Making Good in All Courts. Have Colored and Interesting Biography. Int National Negro Bar Association. progress He is quietly, persistently not intelligently battling for the rights of his race first and his clients next. He is smiling at difficulties and over- come obstacles and his slogan is, Respectfully but positively. The race is learning to appreciate him as a most trusted counselor who goes into his case with the interest of his client at heart. Our schools are turning them out in large numbers who are well fortified for the battles that confront them and they are taking their place along the front lines. They sacrifice but as men who deserve the best as a class. DAUGHTER A GRADUATE OF CHICAGO UNIVERSITY. Beauregard F. Moseley was born forty-seven years ago in Lincolntoh. BEAUREGARD F. MOSELEY, Chicago, Ill. Ga., and wended his way through the difficulties of the South until about 1883 when he was called ada, and returned to the States in 1893 and settled in Chicago. In October, 1894, he was active again, and has been in active practice ever since. He has a working library of two thousand volumes. Mr. Moseley maintained a library of books on twenty years. The office quarters have increased in rental value from $8.00 to $10.00. He has interested in several racial enterprises. His practice is considered good, and, in addition to his formal property, He is blessed with a healthy, robust daughter, a graduate of the Chicago University, and now in her last year she is formally a mother. Her mother is proud of her education, says that he is proud of the mother. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma WAS ELECTED SPECIAL JUDGE. William Harrison was born and reared on a farm in Clay county, Mississippi. Like so many youths of Negro parentage he did not have the advantage of a home in which books formed ident, vice-Penn.; Okla. uses Aman of Jones, Jes in found sub-terial WILLIAM HARRISON a part. His parents could not aid him in this respect, nor a great deal by the way of money, consequently he was compelled to work in order to sustain himself while attending Roger Williams and Walden Universities, at Nashville. After his successful course there and graduation he took a post graduate course at Chicago University in higher --- INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1915. ANNOUNCEMENT mathematics, which he subsequently graduated from. He passed the bar examinations in Oklahoma county, Oklahoma, making him the mark ever made in that judicial district. Mr. Harrison had the distinction of being elected judge-special of the supreme court of Oklahoma, where all parties litigant were white. He carried the Jim Crow case to the supreme court of the United States and secured the decision that the law was unconstitutional. Mr. Harrison has the further distinction of being the secretary of the Negro Bar Association and Grand Chancellor of the Pythians of Oklahoma. Hon. Scipie A. Jones, of Little Rock, Arkansas, is probably the best known governor of the northeastern nippl river, and the legal representative and attorney of more fraternal orations in the country. He is a member in the country. He is State attorney for every fraternal organization in his State and National Grand Attorney for the Mosaic Templars of Alabama and International Attorney of the International Order of Twelve Knights and Daughters of Tabor. He has twice been a delegate to Rise Against Racism, and once lay delegate to the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church, and is at present a member of the Executive HON. SCIPIO A. JONES, Little Rock, Ark. Member Executive Committee of the National Negro Bar Association. Committee of the National Negro Business League. He has the distinction of having at one time been elected Special Municipal Judge of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas. F. B. RANSOM, INDIANAPOLIS. A Leading Lawyer—Has a Good Practice—Attorney for Madam C. J. Walker—A Very Useful Citizen. F. B. Ransom is easily one of the leading colored lawyers of the country. Really, he needs no classification. He can easily accomplish a lawyer regardless of race, as his fine record will show. Mr. Ransom graduated from Walden University, formerly Central Tennessee College, in 1909. He then prepared himself by reading law at Columbia College, New York, in the summers of 1909 and 1910. In the latter year he came to Walden University and admitted to practice in the supreme court of the state. He enjoys at this time a good practice in all of the co-operative firms. Mr. Ransom has the distinction of being the only colored corporation lawyer in the state. Besides being at Walden University, he is attorney for the local branch of the Association for the Advancement of Colored People, for the Frederick Douglas Insurance Association, for Parking Manufacturing company, for the Colored Y. M. C. A. He also looks after the interest of several estates in the city, and advises to Mrs. Lella Robinson of New York, Madam Walker's daughter. December twenty-fifth, the year of the life of expression which could at once forming to the ways of civilization; selves, and in the passing prestige is s. We have helped in giving empha- sage marked their totem pole in the Biblical tabernacle of stones were s like for its continuity and influence a thankfulness for the newer day is a author of our civil being and the co- products of the Negro nation—Freder ain we insist that, that is an imposis- r racial existence, and as a matter o dlanapolis he has proved a most valu- able citizen. His worth has continually impressed itself until he finds himself enjoying the utmost consideration of the colored people, and he is esteemed by all people, white or col- lectured. As a token that in the grand lecturer of the K. of P.'s for the state of Indiana, a Mason and a member of the Sisters of Charity. Mr. Ransom is active in Y. M. C. A. circles, being chairman of the religious department of the association. He is active in the affairs of Rachel A. a member of the Alpha Home advisory board, a member of the board of directors of Castle Hall Association. He is active in the affairs of Rachel A. M. E. church, where he is an official. Politically, Mr. Ransom is of influ- ence, being president of the Fifth Ward Republican League. In short, he is a very satisfactory product of the years of liberty. His office is well appointed, located in the very heart of the city, on the corner of the street after the office in his absence. Mr. Ransom prefers the criminal practice, a phase in law in which he will spearhead the case. He will谋 murder cases pending at this time. R. L. BAILEY, B. S., LL.B. Successful Indianapolis Lawyer. Won Scholarship Prize. Robert L. Bailey was born near Florence, Ala., in the late 80's. He was educated in the public schools of that city and at Talladega College at Talladega, Ala, where he graduated with the degree of bachelor of science in 1906. Mr. Bailey graduated from the Indiana law school with the degree of bachelor of laws in 1912, where he won the senior law school prize in his finishing year. During his senior year he also won a prize of $25 offered by the Colored People's Magazine. He graduated from the school with the highest honors of his class. After graduation he entered the railway mail service, where he continued for five years, then resigning after a most satisfactory record to the practice. Mr. Bailey has been admitted to practice before all the courts in this jurisdiction, the supreme court and the United States district court not excepted. He maintains offices at 19 East Market street, which are centrally and conveniently located and equipped so that absolute privacy of consultation can be had. ROBERT LEE BROKENBURR. Brilliant Local Attorney, Graduate o Hampton Institute and Howard University, Has Good Law Practice. Robert Lee Brokenburr, one of the most brilliant and successful local attorney, grew up at Hampstead Institute and the Howard University Law School with high honors. He came to the city in the fall of 1909 and began the practice of law more than time he has built up what is regarded by many as the largest following of any colored attorney at the bar. He is regarded as most tactful and aggressive, which has caused him to be retained in some of the most delicate transactions and in cases in which the entire community has been interested. He is attorney for many of the leading business firms, the Masonic Hall Association and the Local Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mr. Brokenburr is more than a local attorney. He is in constant demand throughout the state in both civil and criminal cases. He is held in such smaller cities where there are no libraries constantly retain him to counsel them in handling their important cases. Brokenburr is a high churchman, having been elected to lay delegate for Indiana and serving as the President of the Conference of the A. M. E. Zion church, which will be held in Louisville, Ky., next spring. He is the principal of the N.Y.C. A. C. P., president of the Hampton Alumni Circle, a Mason and a priest. In politics, Mr. Brokenburr is a Republican. He is always regarded as a man of conviction, true to his race and the interests of the party and country. J. H. LOTT. INDIANAPOLIS. Attorney Lott Has Handled Big Cases. Was Local Counsel for Wabash R. R. Co.-Was Retained for a Sepaarte Coach Suit. J. H. Lott of Indianapolis is considered as the dean of the law school he has long since been conceded to be one of the best legal-minded individuals the race has produced. He is of the best standing Mr. Lott was admitted to the bar in the state of Illinois. He was admitted by the supreme court of that state at Springfield. He was signally honored at the beginning of his career as a Paxton, Illinois, his home town, in which capacity he served for four years. He was particularly honored when Paxton had only three colored voters. All along his clients have been of both races. He had the distinction of serving as counsel for Ford county, Illinois. Various companies, insurance and others, have retained him from time to time. He also has the always good satisfaction service. In 1838, when in Evansville, Ind., Mr. Lott was retained by the county of Kentucky, to test the constitutionality of the separate coach law of that state, Kentucky, to have in an interstate manner, having to do with the passengers that entered the state from elsewhere, the case was made. He was appointed with N. Railroad Company. He won for his client. He had charge of the case: The State. He was charged with the murder of Doc Lung. He also had charge of the Harvey Singleton murder case; and others which spoke well for his legal counsel. He was in the courts of Indiana. Mr. Lott is now serving his eightth year as grandmaster. This in itself is a great achievement. This in itself is a 74 REV. J. W. WALLS, Pastor Broadway Temple, A. M. E. Zion Church, Louisville. tribute to his worth and ability. He is essentially a lawyer, well steeped in the profession, adhering always to the rules of the profession, in such a clear and forceful way that the court finds it easy to rank him among the knowing ones of the profession. And he is, accordingly, Mr. Lott enjoys the respect of all who know him. CARY B. LEWIS, JOURNALIST. ESSAY PRIZE WINNER Recently Elected Assistant Publicity Director of Kentucky State Exposition. Perhaps one of the most well known men in the journalist field is Cary B. Lewis, Chicago, Ill., whose reputation as a writer is acknowledged by the CARY B. LEWIS. leading lights in both the white and colored newspaper world. It will be his job to introduce his friends familiarly call him, first assistant to the Counter-Journal, and under the guidance of that noble veteran of the pen, fully prepared to take his place and compete with the best in his field. Mr. Lewis has been associated with the University of Michigan, the instrumental in putting that paper upon its high plane. The Indianapolis Freeman has given his correspondence the best possible treatment, a great number of years, realizing that his matter was always alive and full of potential. As a hustler, promoter, press agent, news gatherer and general all round newspaper man, he is worthy of the title "Windy City" give him. Mr. Lewis also has won considerable reputation as a merous diamonds medals in hotly contested essay contests. The Kentucky State Exposition Commission are ex-convicted of having violated the services of Mr. Lewis as publicity man for their semi-centenial to be held this coming summer, for by the time the Exposition will be held, Mr. Lewis or hamlet in this broad country, if we are to judge by his past record, that he will be a board or some form of advertising that the Exposition will be held. To sum the whole thing in a nut shell, it can be described as a "crackerjack." Owing to the Unusual Demand for space at the Last Moment, we find it necessary to continue the Exposition effort in the issue of Jan. 1, a big number. GREETINGS. (To Our Readers.) Friends, there are so many blessings of the Godly way. Wishes of wealth and joys and health, And "The trail of the Godly way." So we guess we'll give our fondest wish to the hearts of God alone, To guide you on through calm and storm To "the realm of the Good Souls Home."—C. L. F. MINE OWN PEOPLE. Could I but sing the good of a people loved by God; Feared by those who hate a race who firmly trod the ways. He must right and just to all mankind; I would sing in clarion voice that shook the firmaments—Praises of this beloved race o' mine. Could I but raise a monument that reached so high That it's apex seemed to pierce the very sky, "God first, then this beloved race o' mine." Founded Upon the "Bed Rock" of Usefulness and Service---It Has Grown From a Dilapidated Old Church Building Into a Magnificent Place, and Has Become a National Institution THE SHOP SHOP AT THE TUSKEGEE INSTI TUTE, WHERE THE STUDENTS LEARN, TO MAKE, AND REPAIR SHOES. J. Walter Hodge, A Young Indianapolis Business Man, Thriving in Real Estate Business RENTS MANY HOUSES THE NEW YORK TIMES 2 TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Founded Upon the "Bed Rock" of Usefulness and Service, It Has Grown From a Dilapidated Old Church Building Into a Magnificent Place, and Has Become a National Institution. When Booker T. Washington came down from Hampton Institute in 1831 and established a little, a little, of city- SHOP AT THE TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE LEARN TO MAKE A J. Walter Hodge, A Young TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE [Image of a large group of soldiers in a snowy field, practicing martial arts or training exercises]. EARLY MORNING EXERCISE6 AT THE DRILL GROUNDS AT TUSKE GEE INSTITUTE. Greater New York there are some 100-000 colored clothes. At one of the meetings Hon. Marcus M. Marks, the president, visited the campus, tan, presided, over five thousand colored people were present. There were many evidences that much good was accomplished through these meetings. We have also seen similar meetings to be held in other northern centers of colored population. Important Gatherings at Tuskegee. We have never passed through a city like Tuskegee, what we are trying to do has been STI TUTE, WHERE THE STUDENTS AND REPAIR SHOES. manifested by Southern white people. An as evidence of this, I call attention to the fact that the individuals representing the state every part. South are constantly visiting the school. In December, 1914, we had a visit by the governor of Oklahoma, Hon. Emmet Nielsen, his wife, together with a number of prominent state officers and other white men and women, including the state superintendent, the state supreme court. They spent ted menta's crew was ped his ke- cery cor- mon ute. and from DDR. ard mes gee to ads. the hey- en- of more uth ons meed of ent ons red mon of held au- r- et- erge ter EARLY MORNING EXERCISE AT THE GEE INSTIT the whole day on the grounds and seemed favorably impressed with our work. I mention also the meeting of the Jeanes fund supervisors, which was held on our grounds the week of January 17. J. H. Dilhams president of the ing Indianapolis Business Man, Thriving RENTS MANY HOUSES Scene in J. Walter Hodge's Office Hodge, Real Estate or Accident, Health and Fire I 50 THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. --- --- THE PRINTING STATION THE BLACKSMITH SHOP AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Jeanes fund board. There were present about fifty colored supervisors representing the state of North Carolina, South. There were present at the same a number of state rural supervisors, and dozen county superintendents of education representing the states of North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Meeting of University Commission. Just a few weeks ago there was also held on our grounds a meeting of the state universities in the South, a meeting of the faculty of each of the state universities in the South, and a meeting of the people of Alabama toward the Tuskegee Institute may be found in the fact that each year finds large crowds of people in the state at large and larger cities of the state at- THE BL tending the annual commencement exercises. This year, in addition to other visitors, the automobile club and the chamber of commerce of Montgomery came in a body of school students. National Health Week. I will tax your patience with only THE DRILL GROUNDS AT TUSKE- STITUTE. one other illustration of work done away from the grounds of the school. It is a well known fact that the death rate among colored people and proportion of sickness is entirely too high the death rate in one year reaching as high as 30 per 1,000 of the Negro population. In order to bring about Living in Real Estate Business LINCOLN SCHOOL FOR COLORED PUPILS. LOUISVILLE, KY. We are under obligations to the Louisville (Ky.) School Board, through the courtesy of Samuel D. Jones for the likeness of this beautiful school building. There may be larger buildings elsewhere, but none anywhere is more appealing to the eye, speaking in a various "language" what it stands for. It is idealism; in short, an architectural poem; not too imposing, but gentle, refining as the careful rich. Beauty is one certain force for good. The teachers: G. W. Jackson, principal, Mrs. L. J. Gibson, Mrs. V. B. Raynes, P. B. Roberts, Carrye V. Anderson, Georgia A. Smith, J. L. Wallace, M. V. Hicks, Bessie M. Wilson. The janitor is Benjamin Davis. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL better health conditions, we assisted the Hampton Institute in promoting a large proportion of the ten million colored people. An appropriation of the funds, Phelps Stokes fund, to cover stationery, printing, postage, etc. We were able to use our extension and important organization among the Negro people in this health movement. We reasoned to report that throughout the country, and especially in the South, this Health Week Movement received the cordial and respectful attention of the people. State and city boards of health, state departments of education, county superintendent, and other organizations assisted in making this movement for improv- ACKSMITH SHOP AT TUSKEGEE IN ing the health condition of the colored people a great success. The school term for 1914-15 began September 8, 1914, with an enrollment in excess of the enrollment of September, 1913. The total enrollment of the school was 1,612, the same as the enrollment for last year, 907 boys and 630 girls, a total of 1,537 from thirty-two states and 1,075 from nineteen foreign countries or colonies of foreign countries. This number does not include the 200 in the children's house, our practice. I must not fail to call attention to the successful summer school which is being held every year at Tuskegee Institute. Last year 380 teachers register for summer school, and every indication that the summer school of 1915 will be as largely attended. No part of our work at Tuskegee is more satisfactory than that being done through our summer school. The Smith-Lever Bill. The United States congress recently passed a bill known as the Smith-Lever bill, by which a certain amount of money can be each state in proportion to rural population in purpose of training the people in better farming, and better living. We have been the Alabama Polytechnic Institute for white people, at Auburn, Alabama, by which we are to become responsible for the Alabama Polytechnic Institute for this money in helping the colored people in the rural districts of Alabama. We have been during the year engaged in teaching the students months in conducting the are called "Movable Schools." I have every reason for knowing that these movable schools are superintendents of education as well as officers of various counties have written in the most cordial terms with the governor in their several counties. The newspapers have also devoted considerable space to them less than 7,540 colored people were reached through these movable schools, and in addition to this work, of course the annual short course for teachers was LINCOD We are unde for the likeness is more appeal architectural po good. THE FIELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON BAND CON CERT AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE MORGAN AND BLAND STREETS the institute, and also the Tuskegee Negro conference which meets each to us with what money coming to us with what schools are likely to increase year by year. Although the attendance at the annual Tuskegee Negro conference was not as large as in other years, the response to our teachings which have been carried on here for a number of years through our external department, our our educational department and through these annual farmers' conferences, are having a wholesome influence. *Towneal Schoolhouse*. Through our department we have been aiding this year, as last month, in the range of range being that the people shall, themselves, give a certain amount of INSTITUTE. money, in some cases the state or county may agree to assign schools. In this way many schools have been started or completed, and through their efforts, many schools have Wald, an additional helper, has been SUNDAY AFTERNOON BAND CON provided for, so that we hope during this year to build and equip at least 100 rural schoolhouses throughout the South by October 1. I would also like to call to the attention of the board another recent act of generosity on the part of Mr. Rosenwald, a member of our board, and Mrs. Rosenwald: In celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of their mar- LIN SCHOOL FOR COLOR MORGAN AND E ner obligations to the Louisville (Ky.) School of this beautiful school building. There ing to the eye, speaking in a various "lan- em; not too imposing, but gentle, refi THE CAFE A CLASS IN DOMESTIC SCIENCE AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE riage, they distributed five thousand dollars among the teachers of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, and six hundred dollars in length of service, etc., with fifteen years of service as the minimum limit. This is probably the first instance in the history of the United States such of money has been distributed among teachers in white or colored schools in recognition of long and faithful service. A warm and cordial atmosphere is essential to the conclusion of the teachers so recognized, concluding with these words: "Tuskegee can only continue to prosper and grow and prove an effective influence for useful purposes." The race as the workers are earnest, sincere and sympathetic; and I am sure A CLASS IN DOMESTIC SCIENCE you will in the future, as in the past, be called to the hands of the bands of those charged with the responsibility of carrying on the responsibility of faithful recognition will help and inspire our teachers better service. The setting of the Teacher I must not fail to record the appre- CERT AT TUSREGEE INSTITUTE ciation of the officers and teachers of the institute to our trustees for their maintenance. Loving and welcoming meeting of the board on our grounds. When the president of our board, the Hon. Seth Low, first suggested these matter meetings, we had no doubt they would prove of much far-reaching value as they have. The coming of Mr. and Mrs. Low and the other trust- RED PUPILS, LOUISVILLE BLAND STREETS School Board, through the courtesy of Seth may be larger buildings elsewhere, but language* what it stands for. It is idealizing as the careful rich. Beauty is one c tees with their friends each year proves a constant benediction to all connected with the school. The meet-ups are to be held every month brought to us some seventy-five persons—one party starting from New York and the other from Chicago, both headed by the same person. This the latest and most important single plant grounds, and it is well on the way to grounds, and it well on the way to completion. The plant includes a new power plant, a new rewiring of buildings, building for new power plant: boilers, chimney, engines, generators, electric wiring, transform- NCE AT TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. ers, power piping and steam conduits; sewerage system and disposal plant; extension; collector plant; railroad extension; colorator plant; and superintendence. Through the kind arrangement of Mr. W. Trumbull, a member of board of trustees, Mr. A. L. Humphrey, vice-president of the Westinghouse Air Company, Pittsburgh, and the chief engineer of the plant, Mr. W. V. Turner, visited Tuskegee Institute for the purpose of informing their visit about the plant. Their visit was altogether helpful to us, and their report will help us to understand the plant another way. By building Mr. Humphrey to make this inspection, Mr. Humphrey will be in the school that has a most fur-reaching value. Not only are we indebted to Mr. Humphrey for what he has done, but we are indebted to the making of provisions, while we are engaged in this kind of work, for complete coch storage plant and the storage system. During the greater part of the press-on school year we have been engaged in new ways, and we have new so that we have not experienced the benefits that are to come in reduced operating expenses, I am sure, and we have not been able to express their gratitude to him for his generous offer to visit the school once or twice a year without expense. I am very much wish that the trustees might take the time to hear Mr. Humphrey's report in full. In fact, for this year the rather upset condition has added to our expenses. We will doubtless have, when complete with the most up-to-date steam heating and lower plants in this part of the country. Thus the life of the great educator can be elicited by ties for the good of the race and for humanity. His big heart was filled with love, patience and humility, and he was full of the fulfillment that the world might be better. THE FREEMAN IN DETROIT Notice! The Freeman is on sale at C. T. Herndons' barber shop, 285 Antoine street, Detroit, Mich. LE, KY. Samuel D. Jones at none anywhere sm; in short, an certain force for COLORD NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 220 W. VERTMONT STREET. ADVERTISING RATES Ten cents per line. Base of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an inch. 275 lines in a column. Special edition 25 per issue, additional. For advertisement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business arts. Reasonable discount for long time and space rates. 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Manning—Recordership of deeds for the District of Columbia. Walter L. Cohen—Admission of his delegation to the Chicago convention. Colored People of Washington, D.C.—A new head of the colored schools. Arthur A. Brown—A joint tour for Mime, Anita Pattl Brown and Caruso. Henry Allen Boyd—Presidency of the National Negro Press Association. Major John R. Lynch—Order for 500 copies of "Facts About Reconstruction." Drs. J. S. Jackson, G. C. Clement and W. H. Goler—A. M. E. Zion bishop. W. H. Lewis—A return ticket to the department of justice. James A. Cobb, ditto. Dr. G. W. Buckner—Assignment to write an essay on "Why I Came Back Home." Emmett J. Scott and Major R. R. Moton—Principalship of Tuskegee Institute. John C. Dancy—Return to editorship of Star of Zion, with business manager thrown in. Bishop Alexander Walters—A big business patronage for his faithful followers. George H. White—Membership in congress from the seventh ward of Philadelphia. Judge Robert H. Terrell—Life tenure on the municipal bench in the District of Columbia. Tillis Nutter—Privilege of naming his successor as grand exalted rulers of the Elks. Cary B. Lewis—A newspaper of his own and publication as publicity agent for the Universe. Charles W. Anderson—Commission as a permanent "servant of the people," at $4,000 or so per annum. S. H. Dudley—A chain of big theaters from Boston to Kansas City, and from Chicago to Galveston. Fred D. McCracken—Return ticket to the United States capital as floor leader of the "third house." W. Allison Sweeney—A fountain pen, warranted to nevereye or to hold in a shuttle room or fancy. G. B. F. Plinback—A long lease upon life and the grateful appreciation of a well-served people. W. Bruce Evans-Reinstatement as principal of the Armstrong Manual Training School at Washington. W. Milton Lewis—The credit he so richly deserves for his gilt-edged work on the Exposition Number of The Freeman. James G. Carter, Tamatave, Madagascar, and W. H. Hunt, St. Ethelma, where he let alone by the administration. Lester A. Waltner—A ray of light that will make Editor J. H. Murphy see that “there’s nothing in a name,” even if it is “Darkyod.” Gen. Joseph L. Jones—A municipal ordinance requiring every man, woman and child to wear a badge made by the Central Office. R. H. Reeves—Large orders for Baptist printing, whether the patron is incorporated or unincorporated, “since printing has got to be done.” Charles H. Moore—Permanent tenure as supervisor of colored schools in North Carolina, and national organizer of the National Negro Business League. GREENVILLE, MISS Mr. Marcus Neal Chancy, band director with Wolcott Rabbit Foot Composition, hustled the Harville Miss. for the holidays. The show closed at Jackson, Miss. Dec. 15th until January 1st, when he rehearsed him home again. Booker's Orchestra had a pleasant surprise when Mr. M. N. walked into the band room. It was truly some rehearsal after he joined them in rehearsing some classics. He left from Will Iseral and Joe Miller. Write him at 709 Carter street, Greenville, Miss. Booker's Presence, with late Greville Saturday, December 25th, for Monroe, La., where they have a week's end engagement. Regards to all in and out. Kentucky Will Say Last Word in the Exposition Effort Will Commemorate Fiftieth Anniversary of Freedom July 27 to August 12 at Louisville. James McCreary Appointed Commission of Colored Men Who Will Have Charge. The Best of the Race's Endeavors Will Be Represented. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Dec. 21.—It will be left for Kentucky to say the last word in the matter of expositions to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the freedom of the Negro. Kentucky gave birth to Lincoln, the great emancipator, and the fact that a monster exhibition of the progress attained by the race as an outcome of this great event is to be held in Louisville has met with almost universal approval and has evoked widespread interest. Last summer Governor James B. McCreary, who a few days ago retired from the executive office of this state, appointed a commission composed entirely of colored people for the purpose of holding the exposition. The commission assembled at Frankfort and received instructions from the Governor, who said that he wanted it to crown his administration of the affairs of the State. The Agricultural Department leased to the commission the state fair grounds at Louisville as a place in which to hold the big show. This is a half-million dollar plant and one of the finest in the South. It is equipped with every facility for display, floral halls, auditoriums and every appurtenance for the purpose. Pilgrimage to Lincoln Farm. One of the features to which consideration is a nation-wide Hodgenville. It is planned to seceded people as will may assemble offer thanks for their deliverer expected that this will be one of many years. Thousands of colored States will avail themselves of Lincoln homestead in Larue county gone forward with the railroads that day. It is projected for the pilgrim reservation in Louisville and the sitioned, yet thousands will take the route carrying them through and historical scenes of the Blue Music a It is promised that the music making. Prof. John W. Work, Tenn., who has grown famous portrayer of the Negro folk song 1,500 voices singing the songs of land. Imagine this great chorus where Lincoln was born, singing Prof. Work has wide capabili and has achieved a wonderful suit it is expected to develop for Neg feature of the Exposition, but t music as depicted here will reach tatures to which the commission has a nation-wide pilgrimage to its planned to set apart a day it will may assemble upon Lincoln their deliverer and their delivery will be one of the most drawings of colored people from rail themselves of the opportunity in Larue county, and active with the railroads to handle a matter for the pilgrimage to start from Louisville and the two railroad lands will take up the pilgrimage them through some of the ones of the Blue Grass State. One of the features to which the commission has given careful consideration is a nation-wide pilgrimage to Lincoln Farm, at Hodgenville. It is planned to set apart a day when as many colored people as will may assemble upon Lincoln's native soil and offer thanks for their deliverer and their deliverance. It is expected that this will be one of the most dramatic incidents of many years. Thousands of colored people from all over the United States will avail themselves of the opportunity of visiting the Lincoln homestead in Larue county, and active arrangements have gone forward with the railroads to handle a monster crowd upon that day. It is projected for the pilgrimage to start from the exposition reservation in Louisville and the two railroad lines will be requisitioned, yet thousands will take up the pilgrimage in automobiles, the route carrying them through some of the most picturesque and historical scenes of the Blue Grass State. Music a Feature. that the music of the exposi- John W. Work, of Fisk Univ grown famous as a conservat- Negro folk songs, will direct a singing the songs of the soul and this great chorus, standing b as born, singing the songs of g as wide capabilities in handlining a wonderful success along this develop for Negro music, not exposition, but the assurance i here will reach far out into th It is promised that the music of the exposition will be epoch making. Prof. John W. Work, of Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn., who has grown famous as a conservator, developer and portrayer of the Negro folk songs, will direct a monster chorus of 1,500 voices singing the songs of the soul and soil of the Southland. Imagine this great chorus, standing beneath the tree, where Lincoln was born, singing the songs of grateful hearts. Prof. Work has wide capabilities in handling great choruses and has achieved a wonderful success along this line. From this it is expected to develop for Negro music, not only an attractive feature of the Exposition, but the assurance is tenable that the music as depicted here will reach far out into the future. Interest in Bordering States. Prof. James H. Garvin, of Widow of the commission, and is due to the minutae of the big enterprise and has a wide vision to end the time that the Kentucky projectlessly pursued every opportunity it cited two of the other expositions, and the other in Richmond, and a experience of his predecessors, inhibits that were displayed at the President Garvin will begin in year to interest the people of on Indiana, Ohio, Missouri and Tenessible to the states lying north a wonderful Negro population. Add to this that the great man emigrated to the North, came f glad for the opportunity to return old acquaintance. PINK the DRUGGIST and wishes them a c A BIG SUCCESSFUL INDUSTRY RACE. THE BIGGEST CO EMPLOYMENT This picture represents the sale and retail manufacturing busi- til his establishment is the largest dentist's office coats, nurses' uni chauffeurs' and mechanicians' uni Send in for a trial order. M. Garvin, of Winchester, has been commission, and is devoting every month of the big enterprise. He is capable vision to encompass profitate. The Kentucky project was conceivable opportunity to insure its further expositions, notably the on Richmond, and will enter upon its predecessors, as well as the displayed at those places. Kevin will begin immediately after the people of other states, pennsylvania and Tennessee. Louisville states lying north of us. Trolleys are population. At the great majority of colorado the North, came from Kentucky. Fortunately to return for a season. The DRUGGIST congratulates them a continuance. SUSFUL INDUSTRIAL WORKS. THE BIGGEST CONCERN OF THE EMPLOYMENT TO MANY Here represents the interior of H. B. manufacturing business. From a client is the largest of its kind in boats, nurses' uniforms, maids' or mechanicians' union suits. For a trial order. Write for catal. URG, KY. Theodore Roose Tuskegee Institute Prof. James H. Garvin, of Winchester, has been elected president of the commission, and is devoting every minute of his time to the minutae of the big enterprise. He is constructive by nature and has a wide vision to encompass profitable details. From the time that the Kentucky project was conceived, he has relentlessly pursued every opportunity to insure its success. He has visited two of the other expositions, notably the one held at Chicago and the other in Richmond, and will enter upon the work with the experience of his predecessors, as well as the cream of the exhibits that were displayed at those places. President Garvin will begin immediately after the first of the year to interest the people of other states, particularly those of Indiana, Ohio, Missouri and Tennessee. Louisville is so easily accessible to the states lying north of us. Trolleys alone can drain a wonderful Negro population. Add to this that the great majority of colored people who have emigrated to the North, came from Kentucky, and they will be glad for the opportunity to return for a season of the renewal of old acquaintance. PINK the DRUGGIST congratulates the Colored People on their Fifty Years of Progress and wishes them a continuance of the same until the end of Time. INDIANAPOLIS A BIG SUCCESSFUL INDUSTRIAL WORKS CONDUCTED BY A MEMBER OF THE NEGRO RACE. THE BIGGEST CONCERN OF THE KIND IN THE MIDDLE WEST. GIVES EMPLOYMENT TO MANY YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. THE SEWING FACTORY This picture represents the interior of H. L. Sander's factory, where he is engaged in a wholesale and retail manufacturing business. From a very humble beginning his business has increased until his establishment is the largest of its kind in the Middle West. Here are made physician's and dentist's office coats, nurses' uniforms, maids' outfits, waiters' and cooks' jackets, barbers' coats, hairdressers' and mechanicians' union suits. Send in for a trial order. Write for catalogue and price list, 218-220 Indiana avenue, Indian- HARDINSBURG, KY. Prof. W. O. Nuckels, a graduate of the Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute, has been a school teacher for the last four years and has turned out graduates who are now attending schools of Kentucky and Georgia. After achieving schoolwork in his school, he has won the record of being one of the race's most able, aspiring young leaders. He for three years consulted institute officials to help him pollinating the trees. The superintendent of schools praises him highly as a young leader of his race. One of the pastors of his town said: "He is so ambitious only death will keep him From rising." LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE. Bert Williams hails from Nassau, New Providence. --- apolis, Indiana. It will be left for Kentucky to of expositions to commemorate freedom of the Negro. Kentucky emancipator, and the fact thatress attained by the race as an to be held in Louisville has met and has evoked widespread in B. McCreary, who a few days office of this state, appointed a colored people for the purpose commission assembled at Frankom the Governor, who said manifestation of the affairs of the ment leased to the commission ville as a place in which to hold lion dollar plant and one of the d with every facility for display, y appurtenance for the purpose. the commission has given careful pilgrimage to Lincoln Farm, at a apart a day when as many colle- upon Lincoln's native soil and and their deliverance. It is ex- the most dramatic incidents of fed people from all over the Unit- of the opportunity of visiting the city, and active arrangements have to handle a monster crowd upon age to start from the exposition two railroad lines will be requi- up the pilgrimage in automobiles, in some of the most picturesque Grass State. Feature. Of the exposition will be epoch of Fisk University, Nashville, as a conservator, developer and, will direct a monster chorus of the soul and soil of the Souths, standing beneath the tree, the songs of grateful hearts. cities in handling great choruses access along this line. From this pro music, not only an attractive the assurance is tenable that the far out into the future. Manchester, has been elected presi- voting every minute of his time rise. He is constructive by na- mompass profitable details. From act was conceived, he has relent- to insure its success. He has vis- notably the one held at Chicago will enter upon the work with the as well as the cream of the exe- se places. mediately after the first of the other states, particularly those of essesee. Louisville is so easily ac- of us. Trolleys alone can drain majority of colored people who have from Kentucky, and they will be for a season of the renewal of T congratulates the Colo- continuance of the same DIAL WORKS CONDUCTED BY NICCERN OF THE KIND IN THE T TO MANY YOUNG MEN A interior of H. L. Sander's factory, ness. From a very humble begin- of its kind in the Middle West. forms, maids' outfits, waiters' and suits. Write for catalogue and price list Theodore Roosevelt is a trustee of Tuskegee Institute. Judge Robert H. Terrell was the first honor graduate of Harvard University. Bishop James W. Hood, of the Zion church, is the oldest living prelate. Salem Tutt Whitney, the comedian of the "Smart Set," is an expert chef. John Mitchell, Jr., is the only colored member of the American Bankers' Association. T. Thomas Fortune was once a messenger in the government service at Washington. Emmet J. Scott, with Charles N. Love, founded the Texas Freeman at Houston, Texas. Major R. R. Moton once worked in the great department store of John THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER (By PHIL H. BROWN.) Kentucky to commemorate B. Kentucky the fact that the race as an ville has met undspread in a few days appointed a the purpose dated at Frank- who said that affairs of the commission which to hold and one of the day for display, the purpose. given careful the Farm, at as many collo- tive soil and face. It is ex- cidents of over the Unit- visiting the regments have crowd upon the exposition will be requi- automobiles, picturesque will be epoch- ville, developer and chorus of of the South- the tree, heart hearts. Great choruses. From this attractive table that the future. selected presi- de of his time active by na- stails. From he has relent- He has visi- d at Chicago work with the of the ex- the first of the early those of so easily ac- one can drain people who have they will be the renewal of the prominent gestions and ple in Lou- to this com- ungrudging. At a rece- extive pau- B. Lewis, as assistant of Mr. Lewis that the fun of the great the pilgrim to the state buttressed. The Ken August 12th next year, noted for B. F. build- industry. comes are side of the and sympa- from their hospitality. In easy sions. In world wone farm where Verily, I serious plea the Southe the gateway possessing nificent pu- a cultured you will be year. Those co- president; R. Russell, A. L. Garv composing W. W. Will rish, W. H. Rev. J. M. lard, J. B. and W. H. These ge- deliberation mission is gaged in I particularly. Kentucky country and themselves and take a some of the fame. We have a great that the sa- has ever be- from a gra- is the Colored People the same until th DUCTED BY A MEMB KIND IN THE MIDDLE BLEUG MEN AND WOMEN Under's factory, where he is humble beginning Middle West. Here are his bus- waiters' and cooks' jas- and price list, 218-220 Ln is a trustee of Wanamaker --- From the moment that the Kent prominent white people have gestions and more material help, people in Louisville are actively ennobled to this commendable enterprise, ungrudgingly. At a recent meeting of the core extensive publicity. The directive B. Lewis, a member of the junior assistant director of publicity v Mr. Lewis will enter upon his duel that the fur will begin to fly from every colored man throughout t of the great event in Kentucky, the pilgrims, many returning and to the state of fine horses, bear buttressed the faith of the saints From the moment that the Kentucky Exposition was suggested, prominent white people have come forward with valuable suggestions and more material help. Some of the leading white people in Louisville are actively engaged in lending encouragement to this commendable enterprise. The papers have given space ungrudgingly. At a recent meeting of the commission plans were set afoot for extensive publicity. The director of publicity named Mr. Carey B. Lewis, a member of the junior staff of The Freeman, to be assistant director of publicity with active charge of the office. Mr. Lewis will enter upon his duties January 1, and it is expected that the fur will begin to fly from that date. It is proposed that every colored man throughout the country will have some news of the great event in Kentucky, and paths will be beaten low with the pilgrims, many returning and others coming for the first time to the state of fine horses, beautiful women and the juice that buttressed the faith of the saints. The Kentucky Negro Exposition, August 12, and will be a drawing next year. Louisville is an attented for its hospitality. The w. B. F. building are centrifugal point industry. The welcome will be becomes singularly so. Latchside of the doors—the locks are and sympathetic Ohio, and if not from their hinges. It can be an hospitality of Kentucky, already. In easy reach of the Expositions. In a figurative sense, M. world wonders, is but a stone's farms where animals are bred for. Verily, Louisville will be a magisterious people, who really want to the Southern Negro will have a the gateway to the South, the the possessing even a cosmopolitan prominent public educational institute a cultured people. Add to all that you will be satisfied that no city year. Exposition Those composing the director's president; H. F. Jones and E. E. P. Russell, secretary; Dr. T. T. W. A. L. Garvin, Dr. J. A. C. Lattim composing the commission are, as W. W. Wilson, P. W. Williams, rish, W. H. Wright, G. G. Young Rev. J. M. Moody, J. L. Gordon, lard, J. B. Caulder, E. D. Willis, and W. H. Perry. These gentlemen were selected deliberation of their qualification mission is taken from all walks of engaged in Kentucky—the church particularly the industries, agricultur Kentucky extends a greeting to country and invites all of its men themselves. We want you to see and take a cup of cheer, either some of the beverages that our fame. We want you to go down have a great religious gathering that the sad, grave man, who does ever before been done, or s from a grateful people. Fred People on their Fifth until the end of Time. A MEMBER OF THE NEGRO MIDDLE WEST. GIVES AND WOMEN. where he is engaged in a wholly his business has increased un Here are made physician's and cooks' jackets, barbers' coats, 218-220 Indiana avenue, Indian- The Kentucky Negro Exposition will occur from July 27 to August 12, and will be a drawing card for summer vacationists next year. Louisville is an attractive city and all Kentucky is noted for its hospitality. The wonderful Pythian Temple, the U. B. F. building are centrifugal points in a perfect bee-hive of racial industry. The welcome will be a universal one—Kentucky welcomes are singularly so. Latchstrings will not hang on the outside of the doors—the locks are to be thrown into the majestic and sympathetic Ohio, and if necessary the doors will be taken from their hinges. It can be accepted as an assurance that the hospitality of Kentucky, already famous, will be at its best. In easy reach of the Exposition city are many famous excursions. In a figurative sense, Mammoth Cave, one of the seven world wonders, is but a stone's throw, and then the Blue Grass farms where animals are bred for the sport of kings. Verily, Louisville will be a magnet for pleasure lovers, and more serious people, who really want to see signs of progress of which the Southern Negre will have a myriad to display. Louisville is the gateway to the South, the twilight zone of racial sentiment, possessing even a cosmopolitan population of colored people, magnificent public educational institutions, libraries, Y. M. C. A. and a cultured people. Add to all these our notable hospitality and you will be satisfied that no city will appear so attractive next year. Exposition Officiary. Those composing the directorate are as follows: J. H. Garvin, president; H. F. Jones and E. E. Underwood, vice-presidents; G. P. Russell, secretary; Dr. T. T. Wendell, treasurer; Phil H. Brown, A. L. Garvin, Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore and Dr. S. H. George. Those composing the commission are, aside from the names given above: W. W. Wilson, P. W. Williams, J. D. M. Russell, Rev. C. H. Parrish, W. H. Wright, G. G. Young, Dr. Van J. Davis, Peter Postell, Rev. J. M. Moody, J. L. Gordon, J. E. Kuykendall, Dr. W. H. Ballard, J. B. Caulder, E. D. Willis, Rev. J. B. Redmond, S. L. Barker and W. H. Perry. These gentlemen were selected by Gov. McCreary after mature deliberation of their qualifications and representation. The commission is taken from all walks of life in which the Negro is engaged in Kentucky—the church, lodges, business, schools, and particularly the industries, agriculture, etc. Kentucky extends a greeting to the colored race throughout the country and invites all of its members to come down and enjoy themselves. We want you to see our horses, our beautiful girls, and take a cup of cheer, either from our famous springs or from some of the beverages that our famous grain has added to its fame. We want you to go down to Lincoln Farm with us and have a great religious gathering upon the sacred soil, to the end that the sad, grave man, who did more for human liberty than has ever before been done, or since, may have a fitting tribute from a grateful people. R. W. Thompson was the originator of the term, "Wizard of Tuskegee," as applied to Dr. Booker T. Washington. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis was the first colored clerk to be employed in the office of the recorder of deeds at Washington. Major John R. Lynch is the only colored man to be elected to preside over a national convention of a political party. Sam Lucas was the first colored actor to assume the role of "Uncle Tom" in a professional dramatic combination presenting "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Richard Green, a clerk in the treasury department at Washington, has served under nineteen secretaries of the treasury in nearly half a century Interest Among the Whites. let that the Kentucky Exposition people have come forward with material help. Some of the life have actively engaged in lending mobile enterprise. The papers being of the commission plans a. The director of publicity over the junior staff of The Exposition with active chair upon his duties January 1, begin to fly from that date. It is throughout the country will in Kentucky, and paths will be returning and others coming to the horses, beautiful women and of the saints. Matchless as a Vacation. Negro Exposition will occur, will be a drawing card for sunville is an attractive city and reality. The wonderful Pythia centrifugal points in a perfect, become will be a universal one only so. Latchstrings will not, the locks are to be thrown in Ohio, and if necessary the do it can be accepted as an an easy, already famous, will be the Exposition city are more sensitive sense, Mammoth Cave, but a stone's throw, and theals are bred for the sport of golf will be a magnet for pleasure we really want to see signs of who will have a myriad to display South, the twilight zone of cosmopolitan population ofcolonial institutions, libraries. Add to all these our notable that no city will appear so Exposition Officiary. the directorate are as follow houses and E. E. Underwood, wy; Dr. T. T. Wendell, treasure A. C. Lattimore and Dr. S. H. Mission are, aside from the nass W. Williams, J. D. M. Russell, G. G. Young, Dr. Van J. Da J. L. Gordon, J. E. Kuykenda E. D. Willis, Rev. J. B. Redm were selected by Gov. McCrea for qualifications and represent from all walks of life in which—the church, lodges, busin industries, agriculture, etc. is a greeting to the colored race all of its members to come want you to see our horses, or cheer, either from our famous pages that our famous grain you to go down to Lincoln Famous gathering upon the sacred man, who did more for hue been done, or since, may have people. their Fifty Years of of Time. INDIAN --- I Have Charge. Kentucky Exposition was suggested, some forward with valuable sug- Some of the leading white peo-aged in lending encouragement. The papers have given space commission plans were set afoot for aor of publicity named Mr. Carey prior staff of The Freeman, to be with active charge of the office, cities January 1, and it is expected from that date. It is proposed that the country will have some news and paths will be beaten low with others coming for the first time useful women and the juice that s. tion will occur from July 27 to ing card for summer vacationists arctive city and all Kentucky is wonderful Pythian Temple, the U. prints in a perfect bee-hive of racial a universal one—Kentucky wel- strings will not hang on the oute- to be thrown into the majestic necessary the doors will be taken accepted as an assurance that the ry famous, will be at its best. ion city are many famous excur- marymoth Cave, one of the seven throw, and then the Blue Grass or the sport of kings. net for pleasure lovers, and more to see signs of progress of which myriad to display. Louisville is silight zone of racial sentiment, population of colored people, mag- mutations, libraries, Y. M. C. A. and these our notable hospitality and city will appear so attractive next On Officiary. State are as follows: J. H. Garvin, G. Underwood, vice-presidents; G. Wendell, treasurer; Phil H. Brown, more and Dr. S. H. George. Those inside from the names given above: J. D. M. Russell, Rev. C. H. Parr, Dr. Van J. Davis, Peter Postell, J. E. Kuykendall, Dr. W. H. Bal- Rev. J. B. Redmond, S. L. Barker by Gov. McCreary after mature ans and representation. The com- of life in which the Negro is ench, lodges, business, schools, and culture, etc. on the colored race throughout the members to come down and enjoy see our horses, our beautiful girls, from our famous springs or from our famous grain has added to its own to Lincoln Farm with us and upon the sacred soil, to the end did more for human liberty than since, may have a fitting tribute City Years of Progress INDIANAPOLIS of connection with the department. Attorney W. H. Richards, of the faculty of Harvard University, once served as mayor of Mason City, Tenn., the first colored man to be so honored in the Southland. Henry L. Sanders, the well-known manufacturer and merchant of Indianapolis, began business in at 215 W. 10th Street in which he has been continuously in business since the time—a period of twenty-six years. A few of the older persons will remember him as a peddler who made his way to the city. Since those days he has come up wonderfully, and due to that keystone of his business, he is now one of the leading business men of his race. He was once a rented machine—he was seventy-five cents per day—foot power. At this time he was the power machines and an electric cutter. M. B. His business is established throughout the country. He enjoys credit and confidence, everywhere. Thirty-two people are in his employment. Associated with him are his three students, who have three traveling men, a stenographer and a bookkeeper. His payroll averages $200 per week. The business increases at the rate of $1,000 to $2,000 per year. 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Walcott, Mgr., Marcus Veal Chaney, B. & O. Leader. Address: M. V. Chaney, 709 Carter Street, Greenville, Miss; Columbia Theatre 524 Indian Special attention is called to the s Good system and good management h persons met with a genial disposition. PHOTO This theatre is using the $8,000,00 be the most interesting of all produc friend to theatrical performers, using work in the city. The proprietors are J. L. NICHOLSON and Also proprietors of the Dunick Theat 524 Indiana Avenue. Special attention is called to the success of this theatre. In its fifth year. Good system and good management have won for it the best opinions. All persons met with a genial disposition. PHOTO PLAYS. are is using the $8,000,000 Mutual program which interesting of all productions. The management critical performers, using many when they were city. The proprietors are A. 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The management has proven a many when they were unable to get CLARENCE DUNLOP Pte. 1320 East 16th street, Indianapolis, AT LIBERTY A number one Trombone player, can double 2nd violin, road experience. Alvin Robertson, 2407 Saratoga St, New Orleans, La. With or without banners, Animal and Human freaks. Illus. Price List Free. Wm. Nelson 514 E. 4th St. Boston, Mass. We wish to extend our Sincere Thanks to the members of the profession for the great help they have been to us in the past year. in ex- ploring our songs before the theatre goin- public. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. PACE & HANDY MUS. 1C CO., Memphis, Tennessee. Coal DALLAS, TEXAS Parcel Post. Auto. 73-112 Chicago, Ill. CHICAGO, ILL. STAGE GOSSIP J.B. DAVIDSON THE TEAM OF FIDDLERS, AND SHELTON AMONG THE FIRST IN VAUDEVILLE, GIVE A CLEAN ENTERTAINING BILL. One of the best colored acts in vaudeville. The oft repeated assertion that all of the best musicians sing and dancing may be true in one sense, still while these two clever entertainers do singing, there is no dancing in their offering, which can be compared to the piano field, as they enjoy and clever stories, told in a droll manner. Fidler & Shelton are not newcomers to the vaudeville field, as they enjoy and starred in the TRT. The team of Fiddler and Shelton is recognized as the leading colored act in the show business; Clean is the leader of the show; Clean is the co-starred and starred many of the leading colored shows, and his Chinese impersonations are true to life, he is a master of the dance to such an extent that each sentence employed in his Chinese impersonation is genuine. By the talent, combined with music, color and impersonations, places them in the front ranks of vaudeville FIDDLER & SHELTON performers, and assuming that the masses like music and comedy combined with ability, their act never falls Fiddler and Shelton, whose respective abilities as entertainers has gained for them a wide reputation and a positive prominence in the vaudeville world. Harry Fiddler is a mimic and comedian. He is best known for his emancipation of the man who has many interesting and amusing tricks in making faces, which are often never tires of listening to. What strikes one forly in the act is the clever smooth way that song, dance, and gesture have been brought together. It seems as if each part was made for the other, for they have to touch each other. The gestures have given the respect of managers and audiences by their quiet and unassuming manners and deportment. This act is always difficult, if different, for the male teams, as it is entirely original. Fiddler Shelton has a surprise in store for the future. A good friend Wood Hoox says, "Watcher Fiddler and Shelton." Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to everybody, for fear we may miss The Lincoln. The second week of the Whitman's Repertoire Company was better and faster than the first, the principal feature of the show was the impersonation, which was a thriller for this audience. She made some hand-some gentleman out doing the original strutter, the principal in elitism, in elitism, in elitism. She appreciated. She received her reward in applause. Other members of the company did their parts as only trained performers can, Gertrude Struffer longer than last week in her number. COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience neces- sary. Positions pay $85 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. West Baden, is well and sends regards to mends. Mr. Paul continues to give the Olympic Theatre the all the rotten talent and is making good workings dayly, off, here. The charity ball at the Armory was a real success and many business men joined Brown and staff, Mr. E. G. Galther Capt. Sneed, Will Love, Dad Henderson, Mr. Dahney and numerous other staff members to make many an orphan's heart lighter RICHARD JACKSON. MUSICIAN. His Splendid Orchestra at the Pioneer Theatre. As a musician, Richard Jackson of the Pioneer theater, Indianapolis, is a man who has bored diligently at himself for his position and to bring his orchestra up to what he should be. He has neglected the clarinet, the bells, a most beautiful RICHARD JACKSON. instrument, the piano and other instruments. He delights in all kinds of music from opera airs down; and he is often applauded after doing an unpleasant performance of instruments. Really, his orchestra outfit is too numerous to mention—the very best of its kind. "I strive to please," is his motto. He does this, the instruments applauded his earnest efforts. He is a worthy product of this age. MAMIE LEE, PIANIST At the Pioneer Theatre, Indianapolis. Mamie Lee is a new comer to this city, and a good one as a pianist. At age 14, she was a nightly in orchestra, where Richard Jackson presides, doing every known form of music. The Pioneer has been very fortunate in having good pianist training, enabling ability, reading at sight the more difficult music and executing it with preperation, before her, she is "perfectly" at home on the piano. She assists very materially in playing of a fine orchestra, which is according to the wishes of Mr. Jackson. DANVILLE (VA.) NEWS AND THE ATER NOTES. Mills & Frisby played to a crowded season with a change Thursday night Gant & Perkins are playing to a full house this week with some of the latest ones. Prof. Walter Marrow is still knocking the life out of the piano at Columbia Theatre, and Mutt, alias Slim, is still playing. Old Bob Broadax is still gay as ever around the corner at his café, but Monk Street burned down and he is still smiling his smile around with him, but in vain. When you visit Danville you will find Monk Street burned down and if you want a cake lunch just around the corner to Hardy's drug store, the inventor of drug store books, Bob Broadax has his Xmas share of suits to make. Geo. Rison is preparing to give the people collected of this city a nice turkey Xmas, which he does every year. Old George Thompson is still walking the streets with his newspapers for sale and is around the Chesterfield Social Club talking as usual. He the understaker, is still hunting a bride, and Sam Adams is still calling hotels on the depot platform. Wilson, Dr. James, Dr. West and Dr. Winless are still having nice lot of Xmas work on hand. The Clubhouse is still at the Owl Club which has a record-breaking membership. The Liberty Cafe has closed, but will open soon under new management. Everybody here is happy and hope everyone a Merry and Happy Xmas, and the writer hopes them all a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year. RESTING AT BLACKVILLE. S. C Mr. and Mrs. Motto, who just closed a season with J. C. O'Brien, are now resting on the farm of her sister at S. C. O'Brien to spend the holidays. Mrs. Motto has just covered from a bad attack of the gripe. Mr. and Mrs. Motto will make a coast-to-coast trip next season with the Simmons boys, R. J. and Arthur, Prof. F. K. Baker, Lead Bradford and the Pekin bunch at Savannah, Ga., and No. 1 and No. 2 banches. Professor Baker, write. Business of importance. WILMINGTON (N. C.) NOTES Easton & Easton, the big noise at the Lyric this week, prove to be the head with us and is the boy. Wiggins is here own. Mrs. Sidney Ewing, a clean and clever soubrette, and Mr. Easton, better known as Function, are right there to stay away and to play, but not least, good luck seems to strike the boss man, Mr. D. F. Toler, known as the movie theater at Malibu, burned down. His insurance value was $50,000. Everything was covered by insurance. Expect Billy Ewing's trunk contains a set of Easton & Easton's pictures. SILAS GREEN IN MOBILE, ALA. Max C. Elliott, the littlest agent, head of Prof. Eph Williams "Silas Green," from New Orleans Shows, booked by Eph Williams Company the Pike Theater at Malibu for special matinee and night, December 22nd. This Silas Green Company is just show, so the natives say in advance that they are in advance of the show and Prof Williams is with the company, and they make some combination. Success them, he is the wishes of the Freeman. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Chicago Weekly Review By Sylvester Russell Musical and Dramatic Criticism Prose Poems and Current Literature HOLIDAY SHOW AT THE GRAND Kirk & Tim Draw on the Finish. Smart Set Opens Monday, December 27. In Belle Barchus and company in "An Inside Barchus" the author tells a little murder investigation, a one-act drama which showed the star to be a character actress of fair ability—that she was a very good actor, but the births of children gritted upon our ears and wrights and those who can best finish a short story without murder cases was the best example of what Roland Roland & Laswoll Sisters, in salmon pants with black fur ruffles to match, were attractive dancers, and the boy much divided up in waits. Loraine & [Name] W. ATHOW JOHNSTON, Manager and Proprietor Grand Theater Cameron were of big bare legs exhibited, with plenty of big bare legs exhibited, no bag pipes, and a lively finish. King Sau was a real artist who glowed with some comedy life in this work of azure, J. C. Singleton was a colored musician who played a life-sized saxophone. If he will make up and say about some comedy life in this work he can go over the "jig" time. The last half of last week held over Sidney Kirkpatrick and Helen Kirkpatrick. Heirkpatrick was of merit which drew on the finish in spite of the dullest P. A. LEW CANTON, Booking Manager Grand Theater. part of the show season. The white girls were also good dancers, but the act was a musical comedy well put together. The country bushusher, pecially the tide, were good, funny comedians, and the dainty little soubrette was clever. Frank Bardon, the exceptional whistler, and a good fect imitator of birds of the wildwood. Mary Crawford pleased. Joe Reed, a natural tenor with a sweet voice, who played on a piano, was the best in the mouth and zither at the same time, was well liked, and the Flying LeMarrs, a trapeze performers, feet showed at a very brave woman. Dave Payton's piano work has toned down and improved. The rest of the violinist, Henry S. Lane, clarinet; Lee V. English, cornet, and Dan Parker, trap drummer. James Barrett is stage manager. The assistant. The Smart Set company opens Monday, December 27, and big attendance is expected. In the Land of Movies. The Unique Film company has had numerous requests for their picture drama, "Shadowed by the Devil." It has been a holiday week, with other points in the South to follow. The scenario of the play was written by Mrs. Pearl Webb, who has thus far made good as an authoress. The Central Film company, with office space at the theater building, is supplying the Hired King with Billy King in the titular role. Star Theater. Atlas Theater. Managers Dooley and Murphy are continuing the policy of their commonwealth, and are continuing the policy of the public of the Forty-seventh street district, "The Two Orphans" the Christmas attraction, and Arnold Daly in "The Christmas Sunday, December 26. W. A. Kelly's orchestra. Blanche Welden. Will Reynolds and Fred McBride, are doing nicely. The Phoenix. "The Circular Staircase" is the "The Circular attraction." The Man Trail, "Sunday," 26. Man Trail, Hammond and Assistant Manager Hammond and the record as popular drawing cards for the age. The orchestra, too, is immense, and Hammond, the violinist, Henry Joseph, assistant, Hattie May Gloster, pianist; James cornet, and Andrew James, james The Washington. "Joseph's Trials in Egypt" and "Every Saturday" are the Christmas attire and "The Life of Our Savior" Sunday, December 26. Manager Kaplan has now become very popular in having learned the temper of the man he is now fireman at this house. Erskine Tate's orchestra includes Wm. D. Giles, Reuben Harvey and Chaucey Murdock. At the Star. "Queen Esther" Christmas, and "Grace of the Cross" are the attractions here. J. H. Richards is now Jesse Binga's popular manager. Current Literature. Mrs. H. M. Hicks-Lambkin, the old established hairdresser and milliner, continues at the same old stand, 3237 State street. The Academy of Ethnology, appertaining to the fact that he has issued a prospectus because of the widespread tendency to discredit the race in America. The academy, which is in the Kennard building, Omaha, Neb., is founded to teach the true relationship. The Lincoln Jubilee Album, fifth anniversary of Negro freedom, compiled by John H. Ballard, is out. The book, page 126, is illustrated. Full details of Mr. Ballard's album, which will be circulated everywhere by a Chicago company, company, will be given to the public at an early date. Dave Mastrasky, a Jewish boy of 17, was employed by the States theater, was polished by candy December 16, and died December 17. The Evening American headlined an article "Poisoned by Candy," but this article does not feature that he died of pneumonia, which course takes nine days to fully develop. There was rumor of an inquest. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Lacey last week, the performance of "Cerib," which was to have been given at the theater, was postponed. The manager of the Pekin will give up his lease December 31. The "L" restaurant is now owned by the business which has picked up since it has opened under colored management. J. E. Webb, the pioneer tattoo artist, two automobiles busy and makes wedding and funerals a specialty. His headquarters are at 38-30 West 35th street. S. W. Winfrey are also stationed at the Panama. The Crescent market at 38-40 West 35th street is a place of good satisfaction service. Salem Tutt Whitney to Be Seen at the The Grand theater will throw open its doors for the first time in its history to the best combination company and this season to the most successful this season, Monday, December 27. On this occasion Salem Tutt Whitney, a most talented comedian, playwright and composer, will present with his own company of forty people surrounding him to support him in his latest musical comedy creation, "George's Dinner." This engagement will positively be the most notable advent of the season on State street, and the crowds will be huge. Add further, and later Black铅门前 are easily expected to be duplicated. Whitney the Ernest Hogan of later days, and Homer Tutt and Blanche Thompson, the late Avery Walker, will remind us of the past, but in a new play, and these stars are new people. Society will no doubt change the prices and the meeting performance will be given on New Year's Eve. Last September marked the beginning of the sixth successful year of the W. L. Jackson Music School, at 3109 State, second floor, apartments next to the Lincoln bank. The success of the school is attributed to the following reasons: PROF. W. L. JACKSON (2) He is assisted by Mrs. W. L. Jackson, his wife, who has an extraordinary technique and knowledge of the piano. (3) The course of study has been carefully selected and is so progressive that it accomplishes its purposes for old and young. (4) The studio has been remodeled for the convenience of teaching music, and they have now sixty pupils enrolled. Prof. Jackson is to play "Ernest F Minor Concerto" in his annual concert in February. Besides being an instrument of School Success, a part of Mr. Jackson's business, where all brass and stringed instruments are bought, sold and exchanged. Follow the Crowd to the "Smart Set" Show. Because he is dusky—well, what is a "jitney"? Just follow the crowd to the 'Smart Show—Do you get me?' Just follow the crowd to the Grand and 'slam!' So follow the crowd to the "Smart Set" show, and don't be slow. THE PYTHIAN THEATER. The Finest Moving Picture Theater Owned and Controlled by Negroes in the United States. The above likeness is that of Mr. Albert Watkins of Nashville, Tenn., the promoter of the Pythian theater, corner of Tenth and Chestnut streets. Louisville, Ky. The Pythian theater is located in the Pythian Temple, as a sanctuary and Hill, former professor of science in the public schools of Nashville, in the public schools of Nashville, formation of being the only colored playhouse that the Wurlitzer mammoth orchestral piano was proprietor of the Jitney lunch room, 402 Cedar street Nashville, Tenn.; Nashville, Cedar street Nashville, Tenn.; Nashville, Tenn.; the Porters' and Walters' Pool room, 406 Cedar street, Nashville, Tenn.; and the Porters' and Walters' Pool room, 417 Cedar street Nashville, Tenn. QUEEN DORA. The world's greatest fire dancer, wishes everyone a Merry Christmas andary last she has been playing independent vaudeville (white time), having her own special agent, and toured the states of Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin to good business. Queen Dora had quite an experience while working vaudeville, as she was without an electrician. Queen Dora worked again with the aid of a white electrician. She has joined Wm. McCabe's George Washington season. Queen Dora is not only doing her many pretty acts, but is taking all leading roles in her season. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you were only here, I would dinner with us Christmas. Ha, he! J. L. NICHOLSON Of the Columbia and Dunick Theaters, Indianapolis. String Beans Been Here Made His PERMANANT ADDRESS CARE Quick Duck and Got Away THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. FRONT BEN WILLIAMS PROF. EPH. WILLIAMS PROF. EPH WILLIAMS SENDS CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL, ALSO HIS WIFE, FAMILY AND ENTIRE CO. WANTED! For Campbell's New Orleans Minstrels, under canvas. 40 Musicians and Performers, those doubling stage or B. & O., given preference Formerly Eiler's N. O. Minstrels, now owned and managed by Wm. Campbell, well known showman of experience and capital. Best of accommodations aboard two of the finest Pullman cars in the show business. Would like to hear from No. 1 B. and leader, who can double in orchestra or lead same. Also good producer, who can produce and stage good minstrel show. J. C. Miles, write or wire; show opens in April, at or near Evansville, Wis. Also a good cook that will double Address all communications to WM. CAMPBELL.Mgr. New Orleans Minstrels, Evansville, Wis. THE UNIQUE FILM CO. Presents a Soul-Stirring Drama in Three Parts Entitled SHADOWED BY TH DEVIL The FIRST and ONLY THREE REEL FEATURE DRAMA in the History of Moving Pictures enacted ENTIRELY By a Colored Cast This Picture Broke All Records at the Phoenix, States & Washington Theatres SPECIAL NOTICE! We would like to have the Name, Address and Sealing Capacity of all Colored Picture Houses in America for our Directory, or all such houses as would uoe our productions. Address THE UNIQUE FILM CO. 3519 State Street CHICAGO, ILL. Madam Sissieretta Jones The Original Bick Parti - Our Most Succeasful Singer Ee . ee k Ee a: = ae S F ; eke eS Ce : Re ; ‘ : , 4 be * — er sae ED Mee A ee ee me oy ye Te om ey Bei: i et eS. MADAM SISSIERETTA JONES, BLACK PATTI, WHO HAS STARRED IN COMPANY OF HER OWN NAME FOR NINETEEN YEARS—HOLDS BANNER RECORD FOR LENGTH OF TIME IN A SINGLE COMPANY. 8 {omens Madam Sivsiertta Jones, the original Black Patti, the xreatent singer of her Face whose pleture appears above and who Tor ‘the past 19" yeurs ‘has most Fuccoasfully starred ' ins the “Musical Homedy “Cafipany bearing her name, thereby gaining an enviable reputation And. scoring = irlumphant ‘successes Wherever she has appeared. ‘This Is a world's record ‘and it haa. gained. for the distinction of being the only femate star of either “race touring with the Same company for a similar: period. ‘Madam Jones is at present at" her home with ‘her’ mother at-T- Wheaton treet, "Provider ce it. 1. attending to her ‘real estate affairs aid Incidentally Tooking. “over” dozen” manuscripts from "which she" hopes” to" select a hovelty for her next season's produe- tion, which commences early in August. Daring the iterim of season Madam Jones ‘has "found, time “to. accept. a iimitea number ‘of vaudevilte engage: THE PASSING SHOW IN WASHING. TON. | (By R. W. Thompson.) “MIRTH OF A NATION” BARRED 41! CS AnibeeOn wee | A telegram from that | faithful Syratchman “on the "wall "Gills futter, grand exalted ruler of the Elks and efficient “attorney at. law, an- hounces that “The Birth of a Nation” has been barred from the amusement. houses of ‘Charleston, W.Va, and there is. much rejoicing “among all classes of citizens of that town be- cause of this victory for civic right- eousness. Mr. ‘Nutter says: “We have succeeded in having the city authorities suppress “The Birth SEA Nations Dooked here for the cwon- ieth company. ‘The film people may take the ease Into court, but we are Prepared ‘to Might them’ to. the. last ditch. "We have decided to fight the Drosentation of the infamous pleture at Any. cost.” 7 The outcome will be watched with interest. “The ‘colored "people have strong friends among the best and most influential” social and political factors In West Virginia and they will not permit the dignity of the intelli- ent and progressive’ Negroes to be jagulted if there is any legal way to Prevent its “WHAT BECAME OF DERGAN FOLKE” This ts the new title to the play which had its premier a few days ago AU Buffalo, with Robert Hilliard as the Star, The original name of the. pro- duction was "Pride of Hace.” and the fact that the story revolved around a significant phase of the so-called. “race problem" was widely advertised in the Dress. “The play was extensively re- Viewed by the dramatic crities in’ Bur falo ‘and it. went pretty well, but. the finats did not sult’ great many. per gons who ‘cannot. stomach " epigrams that touch upon anything savoring of “oquality,” nor enjoy even a bit of fletion in which ‘the relations of the races are treated in serious vein. ‘The plot is so constructed, as we see from Eontemporancous comment.’ that the olimax borders upon the tragic and the ineldents are logically and consistently worked out. ‘The whole recital 1s. 80 dettly woven that "were the problem Anything but the sentimental ‘contact Of the. white and. “mixed” races, it would be a welcome addition to ‘the High-clase “molting pot studies of this analytical age. "When the Hilliard Company reached Baltimore, the man- Agement deemed it expedient to. elimt- hate the aspect of color that had been made prominent in styling It "The Pride of Race.” and the new title se- lected is “What' Became of Deegan Folie? leaving the nature of the plot Considerably in the alr. This city was fo have had the play at an carly date, A ‘representative “of ‘local theater Journeyed to Baltimore to wit- hess a production of the piece. The Foport he brought back did not con- demn the play, but it was sufficiently dubious to cause the Washington man- Ager to take the matter under adyise- ment and delay its presentation here Until a more thorough examination of the distozue can be made. The man- agers of the white theaters here are Conservative. ‘They have steadily re- fused to aliow “Phe Birth of a Na- tion” to get a foothold here. Now they ‘fay they will lose ground if they allow Another play to be seen that reflects the tolerant side of the race problem, which might give offense to the ete- Ment that the “Birth of a Nation” would Please. Negotiations are still pending hetween the local management and the Hilliard representatives. “Broadway Rastus” is to have a re- turn engagement. | Russell and “Johnson went strong at the Howard Inst, week, Miss Susie Sutton is In Baltimore this week at the Lincoln. J. Lebrie i's new show is booked for’ next: month at, the Howard. ‘The Waltons (Karl_and Lulu) have heen in Cambridge, Ma., for a week's stay. ase Miss Gertrude N. Ryan. the Howard's popular cashier, Ig In New York City, ‘n'a well-earned vacation. Misses Mabel Gant and Bert Perkins had & good week at the Howard. They constithte one of the best sister teams fa"the business: °° Miss Laura Hammond, well-known to theatergoers by her long connec- thon with the Minnehaha (now Dudley), ments in the better class of theaters in the Hast, and is contemplating ‘several Inducing’ offers trom the middle West. She has found it advisable to book her own engagements direct, thereby avoiding the heavy fees exacted {rom the booking. exchanges. BY Special ‘request and a remunera: jon, suid to be the largest ever pat to any colored artist, Madam Jones re- cently filled an engagement at the Grand Theater, Chicago, where she Scored a triumphant success, both in the artistic rendition of her superb Selections, ‘and from ' an attendance Standpoint. “At every. performance hun- dreds were turned away, and Madam regretted that other engagements pre- Vented her from remaining over "an- other week. ‘The nianagment, however Mhally’ secured her consent for a re: turn engagement at an early “date Madam would be pleased to her from eee Is In the box office at the Howard, dur- Hat de Rbenee fale otra Bet Bee Sara Wit aad Chaeon, fo ib new prac stanonaes dae) mit Rese eceuteceeata cee eer daly Seuuihe Mt Nowe tone | Mise tyilyn Browne. and Billy De- yee ee ewes are Recinhe Cantanieoeae acts saan Pata, [hs easier. brother, (allman and Pony avengers Pin reece emer sera Sens aueins ee Ee ataraaeria. Ty ‘rasan bas bane S004 pantie taccne uleaty ebes seec this way: “dns sy bas host Caran ns core con contie sek ae eens ecerarel Uetsersity onctnue eae Wey Deuken ta emt sere tas Roce fe it seal freceaoueiey Sri th3 eee tors at eter ‘the Towels “cme clean”, at Dudley's tant Sask’ ana trigea tn” ener Gat Ses eascae tues etait seta A eet OU ele aay ye RT oe ata tn ee i nS ae ane Eksdding ane) Waile mt wich w ee ee ee Mig” Waite ines "ie “hadsHobes Huey Ui stating na te tienes Boh ceitbatie’tuatfag ar a ttle Hepierico, DeGetie, and aise Bertie ects tare aks wanan tn vat Patan oo Teaka 'evok "an innpransisa OI eg Ge toe ae Once seceee Wintabesstat yr ener ene tae aes no a es Meisel panies outs hee fo et dee ttc tse Gees ot Ce ene. Obert nave tenes: anette Fiat on wut aise ne Pes Sei aera ane eons Mr, Rufus G. Byars the effervescent fama eae Athy camer oa pees eae: (ementn haere, SHotite Hedge Aovart'S erralte tee: Cee TS rthinacy ean os Hee attneat et te Me, Byars pte Pee er ae ae en ee Do eas eee ae gee foo aate ae Gears ca oi vated SRM ates Mise, Lalas Coote, after», sucossstal rants Caulempcatly After B tucstattsy Panta trc nen aieaee Feet one Sune sett rete anus uke eae at Bie easly ogee ee a ree Bet Sor peaee ne ue uaties Gels Routes Ceotentice oh ne te pats sre sees MP aeieth eteeaiaon shetwgn apermanent piace aman tie Seen eee ees entity “is ES Ce ROOT olde Hou Sear re thea Sane ee a eat ices ae oe i alent, i ea and tae one ea ae ae dae eels Boe Nh ae ake ‘atiprotse cola Bae oat oriliant'tuters before ts CE ne omae rhs suestctenl peso sits ai 4th PENSE Le Taine Seat Ohne smart” sein Nand. Stker Seo ites Cesanies cettint nee wat Sane Soa Nets teeReniae’ The gent erea to hig cormbany and Hee eee nee Rene SUS Minin pote wrtten expe Pre a co ttaalon were notable yt: Reais uh catvers whlch tne gensee Gf adconiSh eterttd by the bese teamed qineneT talvaratcon ot bls fete mane Lie te ne batayetts He G78 alee Fone cies Lauewie Wee idipct teal sesrte Onr oe ae Paes aera Sceaeas Meare, ee iat Mans So'stuch to the We Oe oer ees cet coat shag at opuatlg, cetaras Seogeheed Sp'ow Glogram of the Boston peeing SF dis acral Negrorbustnene Teague: ceane ee NE se ehomnaa ils Bint G, Mule ach Pinter tentcken BASE atta Stew 'W!irenet and ea alee oe eabars are li Saale, Etna ress ety ee wethe tncorporaters” of New, York Prskumuney nar rts Gy a be eats ret ae es DE coe Sub ML G*H el" arena Ae eae, ee alls Gee Say beta nad entertainments. as Beans L Boughertys dramatic: eater THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. of the New York News, is expected here with the basket ball bunch. ‘The Stetson-Washburn “Uncle Tom's Cabin” company is here this week at the Casino, which recently adopted a polley of playing semi-legitimate at fractions at popular prices. The aim of the manggement seems to be to eateh the crowd that once frequented the Academy of Music, and enjoyed melodrama and musical comedy at low prices. The gallery this week has been fhrown open to-colored patrons and it is said that If the “try-out” wins the Negroes, the policy will be, continued, and that some, of the colored shows Will be given @ “look-in” at this house. ‘The matter Is being given considera- tion, with a view of determining the effect from the standpoint of the man- agers, white and colored. and from the viewpoint of the performers of both races. ee ‘T. Spencer Finley, the ““statesman- comedian,” was a “scream” last week for fair at the Howard. He appeared in the role of a chauffeur and his jokes and songs about Fords and other types Of the auto family were rich, Some of his quips came very near fitting Into Some. local mishaps connected» with Automobile jaunts on Maryland roads And the significance was not lost upon the intelligent. audiences that attend the Howard. Mr. Finley, in his witty monologue showed that he reads the papers and. keeps. thoroughly up-to- date,” His political hot-shot ‘put’ the “leaders” in good humor and his fash fon talk hit’ the ladies ‘squarely be- tween the eyes. Mr. Finley is a. good singer as ‘well as an entertaining talker and he got ble hands on every thing he offered. “He: has been. con- Sidering a flattering offer to manage a prominent playhouse in a metropoli- tan city, but may decide to accept another ‘proposition which will place him in the business field here in Wash- ington, along with his bright little son, Paul Laurence Dunbar | Finley. Dué announcement will be made as to the plans finally made. POPULAR "SLIM" MASON SIGNS For SEASON ie1e: Mx, Riv. (Stim) Mason, the favorit ‘so highly complimented by the press, (2 ELVIS (SLIM) MASON. son of 1916. Mr. Slim Mason deserves much praise for the credit he bestows Upon. "Prof. Wolfescale and P.. Lowry, as he firmly belleves those men have turned out more real musicians than any other two men in the busi- ness, although net a musician himself, but having served fourteen seasons in the business, making him a real show- ‘So four steps forward, four steps backward, balance and reverse, let us as theater loving people wish’ him a reat success, merry Christmas and aS happy New’ Year, HORATIO H. ASH, 321 West Wainut street, Louisville, Ky, JACK “JINGER” WIGGINS. SUM in the land of the living. Not the cream of Society, but in the lime- bie? 4 a - _— a> Ue i eo ae basi | | # ed 4 Bee 34 ee light just the same. Permanent ad- dress, The Freeman. Joe Taylor write, NOTES OF VIRGINIA MINSTRELS. The Virginia Minstrels opened at Monroe, La., March 6th, and closed at Argenta, Ark., December 17th, covering parte ot “Touisiana, Arkansis, Texas lahoma, “Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Idano, " Washington, “California, | New Mexico and Arizona, traveling’ in all 15,041 miles. ‘C. L.'Erickson, manager of the Vir- ginia Minstrels, will put out a number three show and the name will be ‘The Smart Set From Georgia. Note add in this weeks’ Freeman. Virginia Minstrels and Alabama Min- gurela, will winter at Hot Springs, Ark: ‘The Alabama” Minstrela. will close. at Hot Springs on Christmas day. ‘They will play at the Auditorium both mati- nae dem theta oy . as =_ i et | by E 2 6 5 4 ee r i ” a , whee sh “ a ee if a a Th at BURNS AND BURNS, THE BIG BLACK CAT SRNEW/ARBIEDETCHENDEURNE Going big in the East after playing the Standard Theater, Philadelphia, Pa., and Dr, Hopkins’ Theater at Wilmington, Del., where they played 28th to 30th. Were at Lincoln Theater, New York, Dec. 6th. The act is first class. Sandy is a Texas boy. Gretchen hails from New Orleans Managers you must give them credit, since they have made good everywhere. If you have not played this act play it; it is No. 1. 7 4 ad ae oa iow ee [4 oe _ 5 been with Uncle Tom ever since 1906, and’ in the summer season he sings Opera and standard solos in Pennsyl- Vania and West Virginia in concert halls: and churches. Prince ig one of tho greatest opera tenors of his race, —_—_—_—_—_—_—_—————— ——_—_—_——————_—— THE PEWEES ge ee eee ny pn ie ee For Virginia Minstrels and No. 2 Show The Smart Set From Georgia Both shows will open at Hot Springs, Ark., about March 6th. Musicians of all kinds; must be able to play stand- ard music. Those that answer state if you double band and stage or band and orchestra. Want good sketch teams, novelty acts, singing and dancing comedians, and ‘in fact acts of all kinds for high class colored shows. | Best of accommodation, two high Pullman berths. Sal- "ary, you get it every week. No stalling from one week to another. Want to hear from good band leader for No. 3 | show, also stage manager. Both shows will have posi- tively water proof canvas. Want to hear from Jolly E. Davis, Walter Lee, Geo. Ayers, Mose McQuitty, D. W. Batsell and Geo. Green, who does roller skating act. Add. C. L. ERICKSON 20 Glenwood St., Warren, Penne. and play piano. I will play on the big time His? spring, ‘singing my. own Compositions, but_want to Near. from partner at once, Send photo. Address The ‘Freeman, 220 Wert Vermont Sty Indianapolis, ind a | AE n E nn Whose Yer Comedians? Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt “The Happy Hoosiers” Leading Comedians and Foremost Musical Comedy Exponents y 4 *. alk oo. Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt Producers, Playwrights and Composers, Starring the Smart Set Gompany in their Own Show th H i Ul George Washington Bullion Abroad Now Writing a Sensational, Musical Comedy, Entitled “The Prodigals” aha A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year To All My Colored Friends in the Amusement World MAX C. ELLIOTT... The Wildcat Agent, 110 Days Ahead of Prof. Eph. Williams Silas Green Company, From New Orleans: La. MOBILE, ALABAMA Re-Opened—High class vaudeville and pictures. Performers send in your open time. Address Ww. K. Couch Manager «Famous State Iheatre Urchestra.. Chicago, IIs. ae ae ee | “A Merry Christmas” ——A n a——_ ““A Happy New Year” to All Edward W. Baily, Wm.A.Tyler, Jesse S. Docket Pianist Violinist Clarinetist Geo. E. Duff, Chas. Mitchell * Cornetist Drummer “1 se oe d Hail! to the Spirit of Freedom Fa Stand Souvenir of the Lincoln Jubilee j i Dedicated to the { (oa )...Ten Million Negroes... i Gad IN AMERICA abc eas fen Ear f Colored Composer ssany Popa You Should Have a Copy of me E » HANDY’S AFRO-AMERIGAN HYMN /< > \ Recently sung by 1000 Yaices at the ee gs’ eae Nee Booker T. Washington Memorial Services ss ‘2 at Church's Auditorium, Memphis. Tenn. = his Me” or Seti Fe INSTRUMENTAL eee Oe eee ee iSierbee nee tier vy Wah GiSiieristaet GHAR Pine Grant Ae ieveec tor Seemteee = im Pati Someta ace: oS Se GATE BGG SHRUB APU For Tewmeznnegat ener s M 0 T H E R H 0 0 D se *e oo Motherhood Is of divine origin. and thia being so a mother should be fled Mite“divine Spirit. "Her whole being should be permeated with love.’ God in this Ininite wisdom dstingulshed oe z woman from man by making her the mother of humanity-sin that she Te°superior ‘ta 'man.” He places the helpless infant in her care and keep- Ing and saya. thin ie yours, muture 4 ti Sere fori uncit matures ‘And’ with “what joy" does” the true mother receive this God-given Charge.” How her heart throbs. and hier bosom ewells inthe first Joy of : totnerhogd; how, the heliens Habe Sinan to her, and ‘how ait her tone eress of soul is stitred to ite very depthe at the Gest wall of distress fram its ttle lips! Mothers nee to it that this love and tunderness dors ‘not lessen. in ita" intensity. ‘as baby grows older nnd acomex moro seit aanertive and 4 Independent of your care 2 Tek there ever be ‘a hidden well i . | spring or tenderness fed by" “the i 7 eee "oraivine love, that shall be Gyre. * Ss Pandy to nelvele in’ ite all ‘embrace d ea Ra Ine’ Zompassion-and sympathy at i <I moment's notice, A. BE That is why God gave, the child a motner—for tts provection. “We a ec'that in all the, animal eigen. Mote how the, mother. bird will ty dp and the mbther cat spit venom ey ’ AE the frat approwch of danger to her! youne SpA he mothers of the human family’ be fess careiul of theirs? Ran ‘was “precluded. from ¢hig ; privilege’ by. the injunction which : Was ald upon him to provide. for Gy | the’ maintenance ‘ot the” family. Ri ‘Rather cannot always be present ze : torbind tne bruteed finger, or soathe 5 [iyured apisits when ‘someone has ss been tnkind, but_mother can and a. Rhona! "be not turn your litle ones ee. should. Do not turn your little ones njuries and heartaches are like great tragedies to them, and by drawing them (oul and giving them the love and sympathy they ‘eck—from the only Stee of thele. knowledge--you thereby teach and ‘encourage them 10, come (Sou Slater when triste and dangera of ‘greater ‘magnitude assail” them, Whith ‘sooner, oF later will surely come to boy and. girl alike, Tut in the exercise of thie love and sympathy. whlch it is your great privilege to bestow, may it be guided and tempered by wisdom and” discretion, Sotnut here wi! bono ‘losalnys over oF hlelding your children trom error thd "wrongdoing. stek whidom 40 you may be able to point them from error unto truth. wien need be, tn Tove, Mchasten thy, aon while there 18 hope, and let not thy wini'spare fof‘ his erying,” and may you be able to say with the great teacher wMsibdom, “My gon of daughter give ‘me thine heart, and tet thine eyes Ubserve my ways 2250 Vernon Avenue, Chicago. ilinols. ing ! What Our Women are Doing : By Grace Lucas-Thompson. ? , Weuane Smovent. facasutiva; ability (anda pleasing per ‘Toward what end of fe we move 7Whow, nots and T-cannot say. [Gen See tal eal a ate | ny a oe eae ie 2 etre oe eRe aoe Pa rt ete ae ee Soa eae ae tee teat seats hee oe Ba eee, Get at cre, eaters ee eres ree Ome aees eee Datasiaee tate ane ad ere ott Sat itt nts Eases COO Sidon. Aad eave a ee cates seek ene sere tavice ae osetia eee eae waa A Date tditn oe an See anil Me eek casiea cee roa Oe ea Salas ee lon wlaattSere lem oednNe Gin ina Mand pst Beene 2 ements ‘ago She was a housegirl making $14 a hit NOG Unwanted pays faxes Ti So eiaenraeteeed An stsianay cmc coee asies wit pSIGPRE, "BR Ft ease segs ee nea aaa ing, HEN nahh eh tot ara, neti Seaetony a Sorat Me agen derervan eel because Sioa ne tee eet so, een areee ethane Gee servatory of Music, presided over by Mes Harriet Gibbs Marshall. Mrs, Wil- ions ‘possesses the rare gift of nat- oe ated chet reece slits. At the notable armory meet~ i Maas, ean ate testes StL Amen men tee ae sell, Toei Be, 2 Ne RS 1h seert tenet ae en Teaad eka, Te aes, cane shanna” See that Wea iol heals AR sae he te Mra tale 3, “Wiieens-Ceatewal formerly of “Waco, ‘Texas, enjoys the tinted of Satie" eae ea otet Cit ie feaahie Gates In Peto qr home for the past ‘Mfteen Ty this indnite wisdom datinguished in this infinite weiedom datinguished a erate eee eetartcs Sees eee sete Rome anon bere Hk “tall fy gate on Poesatoe ites (ei deters fee ee fa Eectu ae ens Bae sy Bera ee Waa ete! tate Sean ine es ee Nat tute nok jen fetta tae Gone BOE a is Peers a at seats ee aiaaeteaatese eg estat obaE reste ite de ere eee ete Away “with "a hasty” or Impattent sonality. For the past two years she fae had. charge of the worke with gitis ee une, eearen gt wee Tne es ae Soc aad teenies as oie Bere ee se hana ea eee the Bie ane a hal uate sre. aiedaian Watters ware or fe suttnyauuet cen uitie Tee ores Seer te eee Soe ae eet ee Coe te es a re tea ea areca ree eee ee Se ee et aate Se ern eens copeernyes eee eae he Reale ee onerae tie ci Soe one a Hoare geese Wear ge ote tie ese eee aie Wale ae Hae pelea 6 ety, anes on Coane Tie -ney laine to, succeed Vike Meet niu eet ett ee Reaction imAvaside™ De te oe SG eee heed, toate Se cpienee et Sr vahts ioe be Mace a, eee Pesuaiettn Sie taruee deee or ee Sree oie mua ee seat eta CE ale ee ae ee After her, will be the “last word” In Ses _rignay ot Docket 12 wasnineton ¥ pared he cette eames Se aa sean Soe sate eee Maree genes eee ec eran ame Se Sea ee ata ee) eee oe oe Oe eee ee ean ee Phare te aitanl “Abita Part in el eett ton et eauen ere Solan ee ee er Sas eine valttt nice tes See eet carta ates ee Ma eeey, eh ante’ tet k Ricci aera ce oease ey eres te ae pastas Wied one are tae nena ae Bee caret te cena (2, NOs Sees ee net asa see ee ee teed, Se Mie te ae cas, are Meter sie ices cartel Gate Bales tne seer? oe geek thie Sa godt ahvernide palate” ne wal Not return toSihe Bustos” betes te as eee Are, Mary 2. 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W. Blyden, Fred- ie eae weieh cone etre see pueaee we ond ae ee nutt, W. B. B. DuBois, Paul Lawrence THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLCRED NEWSPAPER ton. Senator Moses E. Clapp, Bishops|stant—and the latter are lesion and| fertite and produce the rue are fue anette ete forte and prety, tne, many others of like prominence.” One| Mr. Thompson is manager of a news| Hundreds of trait loads of the most interesting and enchusias-|bureau that has enjoyed national | shipped. from this city tlc meetings of each year ie "Howard standing, covering a tremendous area| in the unlon.. It is a Si Night ‘when the faculty and student |and wielding an influence of ‘whieh | after train. rolling “out doly ‘ot ‘Howard University and their|few syndicates. of any’ period” ean | But apples in every Car friehds pack “Metropolitan A.-M. | boast. In 1909, at Louisville, in_conz|- When asked about th church and. “make the welkin ring” |nection- with the National Negro Busi-|for our people out her With thelr college claps and yells, amid| ness League, he founded the Nationai| here is the chance of x waving of pennants and college col-| Negro Press Association, and vhas| Want to farm. You" d Gra" ‘lse MMuare, the, vpromdgnt of| wes, served aa," president” this [Eres plantation tke Guthel isa graduate of Howard's Law |association has become a vital force | south to make a living Department,ca"teacher inv the public |in the moulding of pubite opinion ana aefes, of this fruit and schools of Washington, and is chalr-|is doing a great work in enlarging the|® handsome living, “in man of the Woman's Federation of the| business opportunities of the craft, | Well, with ten or fftee: District of Columbia—an active factor | Mr. Thompson, while carrying on nis| all in Knowing how tc indeed in, the social and, intellectual | newspaper activities, has. boen ‘pretty | fe £0, the best advan uplift of the nation’s capital. steadily employed in the government | colored people should ee eee gervice in’ Washington and-claewhere.| Rete looking for a Job, MRS. GRACE LUCAS THOMPSON, | ‘epartment at Washington, and ie re. |i, the Jods thet the ‘AN INDIANAPOLIS PRODUCT. garded by his superior officers as an|[Ot, Want for himself. Herewlth is presented a striking likeness of Mrs) Grace Lucas ‘Thomp- son, who is well known to the readers of The Freeman through the luminous Fecord she is spreading before them week after week of "What Our Women Are Doing.” In’ terse and’ epigram- tnatic phrase she portrays the helpful Activities, the hopes, aspirations and Successes’ of the women. of our race, who are doing a phenomenal work for the vetterment of'mankind by the love and service they so cheerfully lay upon the altar of life. Mrs, ‘Thompson Isa Eruceful and engaging writer and pos- Sesses the happy. faculty of being able to extract the “kernel of the news,” without obscuring. its nutriment "by Ornate, and oftimes, useless verbiage. She deals with facts that are instruc- tive, brightened by a sentiment that Is ehnobling. This talented young woman ts a Hoosier by birth and was, during her girlhood, & popular ‘member of the so- Gial cireies of Indianapolis, and is con- heeted with one of the oldest and best familles In this. section of the country the Browns of North West street. In addition to other. attractive accom- Pllahments, Mrs. ‘Thompaon is a dram- Rule reader of no mean ability. and a Sonversetionsilat of Tare wit’ and 3 . dh humor. Some years ago she was mar- ried to Mr. R. W. ‘Thompson, the na- {onal correspondent, and is now the center of a group of admiring friends at Washington, where her cozy S street home is the recognized headquarters of all Hoosier itinerants who find thelr way into. the gates of the nation’s capital. Simple, direct and hospitable, Mrs, Thompson is an ideal helpmate 10 her busy husband, and the cordial wel- come extended by her to a host of thelz friends has gone far toward con~ vincing many that Washington is be- ing. unjustly treated “when so. fre- quently described by the cynical as "a city’ that has no: heart” ‘The Freeman's readers will be glad to Know these bite of information touching ‘the personality "of Mra. ‘Thompson, whose writings they have perused With so much pleasure and profit RICHARD W. THOMPSON, WASH- INGTON, D. C. Foremost Newspaper Correspondent, Conducts News Bureau, Flashes Intel- ligence Over the Breadth of the Land. Richard |W. ‘Thompson. commonly known us “R. W.." i one of the best- Known and most experienced of the national correspondents of the race in ‘America. te has written “pleces™ for the papers of both races! continuously since launching ‘the ‘Indianapolis, Leader by the Bagby. brothers in. the Hoosier capital in 1873, and has been identifed with The Freeman in various capacities “since ‘its establishment. in 1888. “Throughout his” sojourn in Washington, ‘starting ‘in 1894, Mr. ‘Thompson has been the. staft corre- spondent of the “race's leading jour- nal of civilization” in the chief center Of the culture and wealth of the Negro of ‘the nation. Mr. Thompson's con- tributions, editorial, “feature” articles, hews-letters and. ‘special’ descriptive matter, published in The Freeman and Clsewhore, have been read by the best people ail over the land with intense Interest. He handles matter on edu- cation, politics, business, religion, 80- clety, ‘sport, theatricals,” and on men and measures with equal ease and is always informing. and. entertaining, whether treating his theme in a para: graph or in a sustained article. His Versatility as a writer is little short of remarkable and this gift has been ee ee St (a rat i . 2 f _ | Ae PY: | ss co , rh, ’ widely commented upon by the press and publie during the years he. has circled the continent with his, prolific pen. “As a speaker and man of affairs, Mr. Thompson ranks with the Leaders of the race, and he Is actively identi- fied® with many of the nation-wide movements that have to do with racial uplift, being personally acquainted and popular with the chieftains of prac- tically every calling in which our peo- ple are engaged. As a. chronicler of events or as an advocate of politics, Mr. Thompson 1s reliable and accurate, while generous and broad-minded, be- ing fair to all classes and courageous in telling” the ‘truth, help or. offend whomsgever It may. ‘The most forceful evidence of his virility and soundness as a news writer is the fact that he survives and prospers year after year, growing in power and influence, not- withstanding the jibes of the malicious and the efforts of the corrupt to sup- press or discredit him. if his enemies are persistent, his friends are con- stant—and the latter are legion and Togal 4g, the core. fr. Thompson is manager of a news bureau that’ has enjoyed" national standing, covering a tremendous area and wielding an. influence of which few Syndicates. of any’ period” can boast.” In 1808, at Loulsvilte, in _con= nection: with the National Negro Busi- Ress League, he founded the. National Negro Presa “Association, "and. hus twlee served as. its president. This association has become a vital force in"the moulding of public epinion and 18 doing a great work in enlarging the business opportunities of the craft, Mr. ‘Thompson, while carrying on Ils hewapaper activities, has been ‘pretty steadily ‘employed in the government Service in’ Washington. and" elsewhere. He is now a clerk in’ the. treasury department at Washington, and is Te- garded by his superior officers as an Unusually capable and efficient worker, having recently earned a substantial promotion, For years he has been a Imember of the staff of Tuskegee Insti- thte ana ‘ts a staunch supporter of the principles “and. policies enunciated ‘by the leader ‘whom he originally styled “The Wizard of Tuskegee.” ‘The Freeman regards Mr. Thompson as one of its most valued assistants and’ hopes to be able to command his Services in ‘the future, as in the past for the edification of our readers who sit in at the feast he prepares #0 Fegulurly and so satisfyingly. SOME HISTORY OF THE NA. TIONAL ORDER OF MOSAIC TEMPLARS OF AMER- Ica. The Late Dr. Booker T. Washington Was a Member—Carried An Insur- ance Policy. (By Hon. J. E. Bush.) ‘The above cut is a true likeness of Hon. J. "E. Bush, the founder of the National Order of Mosale Templars of America, with headquarters located at Lite Rock, arkansas. ‘This organi zation was founded in 1883 and. char- tered’ by the State of Arkansas. Its growth up to 1905 was very slow, ita Founders ‘having to combat with | ob= Stacles that perhaps confront. every. Negro’ in’ thie country, “that tries 0 follow «given Ines, that ts, if simi- lar lines are followed by white ‘men, the Negro, as @ general rule, will fol low the otder laid down by ‘the white man rather than one laid down by a member of his own race. This is true, whether it is in the grocery business, Gry. goods business, ‘newspaper busi- hess or any other profession... It Isa fact Known to" the thinkers of the race, generally, that the great mass Of the Negro race seems to prefer Datronizing and following the leader~ Ship of the white man rather than the Teader-ship of the men of their own race. This is expecially true In secret Organizations, “we are. sorry to. say that the most ‘prominent Nexroes of the race are the foremost In this prac Uce. Mr. Bush {s the only Nexo. it the country that ever took the stan publicly against. members of his race Stealing the secret works of the white man's organizations, such as Elks, The Eagles, ‘The Pythian, Woodmen of the World’ or what not! He has. always tan the stand that we have troubles enough “to ‘continually, fuunting, the Fed flag before the white man, as the fool would before the fighting’ bull in the arena, “He has contended that It Was “high time that the Negrocs of this country should be making his~ tory for ha race, that when the his tory of the Woodmen of the World, Bythian and ete. in written ne Nexro's hame will appear there, Dut it will go Gown In history ag eiforts and success of some white man. “But when the his tory of the United Brothers of Friend- Ship, Knights and Daughters of Tabor, National Order of Mosaic, Templars of America are written, history will tell the tale that ‘these organization were founded and originated from the fertile brain of our fathers that have long Since ascended to the sod that gave them to us. He believes, and {tis fre, Ghat every, ‘book “that is) written ya Negro, every newspaper that is published by a Negro, every profession that is fonlowed by a! Negro and every secret order that was founded by a Negro will add just that much to the bistory of the race in years to come. ge A re } Ot ons ar When our boys and girls read the history of the race they can say that my father or my uncle lived years ago and he wrote up from slavery or he founded Tuskegee of he established the National Order or Mosale Templars of America, O80 persistent was Mr.’ Bush aiong “hens afmen hat in hand. when the National Grand Lodge met at ‘Tus- Kegee Alabama, with more. than five thousand. delegates and" visitors pres- ent, Dr. Washington” made an ‘open Geciaration similar in every respect to that which Mr. Bush had preached for years. Dr. Washington, was a. mem- ber of the National Order of Mosale Templars of America, and carried there a "¥x0000 polley. He loved | and therished the organization up until his Geath. “On the occasion of “his. funeral the organization, Mit. Bush and’ his family, “contributed three of the most feautiful floral offerings that were re; celved, and, the, $560.00, policy, catsied De! Washington has 1onk since been pales The” National Order "of the Mosaic “Templars. of America ‘is the only, Negro fraternal order in the United States that ecepted the Mobile Bil“and “New. York conference sith md that, too without any murmer oF protest. "They are today operating: un- Ror ‘saia bills, ‘Their last gross as- Sets filed with the various commission. ers of the United States is $204,427.89 In 1908 ‘Willlam Alexander, deceased, Was elected National Grand’ Master to Succeed the late C. W. Keatts, and from: that daxe nt the present ime eormanization has grown by leaps and bounds. NEGROES IN THE GREAT NORTH- WEST. (D. A. Graham, Spokane, Wash.) Teertahe interest. a few. thowsand of see eS eat eae one “hundeed “thousand | population, Hence, this is the metropolis of the ign BHP alt Watlncto i marth peices a8 a leys of this Empire are ‘exceedingly fertile and produce the finest fruit, as {o"sise, that Gi have ever seen “srom: Hundreds of train loads of ‘apples. aré ‘auipped from this clty to every state in the ‘union. It is @ sight to sco train Alter’ train ‘rolling “out with nothing ‘She appien tn every. car. toWReh asad’ abut the opportunities for our people out here, fmust say Rere’is the chance ‘of A life NE you Want ‘to farm. You donot need oa Hreat plantation tiie you need in tne South fo makea living “Fons. or nifty eres of this fruit land will uring: you 2 Handsome ising in Tact, many do Well "with. ten or Atteen ackes. "Tt ie Ail in" Inowing how to. utilize every acre to ‘the best advantage, | Colored: people. should Hoi come out here lookihg Yor ‘a Job, ‘for the Jape and’ che Chinamen"ate "rapidly. talcine all the’ jobs ‘thet the ‘white. man does hot Want for himself, " But remember that "the. white ‘man’ in’ this “countey Works "at ‘all kinds” of labor himeelt and ip hot shamed “to work: hence We nave'too inuny colored men Lookin for Jobs, “But the farm ite te open to Alf #ho have ‘litte money, und’ farms Gan ‘be bought on ‘reasonable terme. Tt the Faxaml valley" about. two hundred Inlies ‘west of Spokane. great many Ot our’ people have located “om faems Sha’ are doit ane, but in this vicinity Bere se Due few veolared farmers ur peopie in this eity are doin ‘well, Row dvr) and: many of them own beau Heat homes witch. would be 4 credit to Any community. Mr FA. Stokes dock Auconsiderable’ reai_eaiate cand ‘cols iccting business, “Stra, CoS yan alvo oes", thriving real’ extate burtueas, G'S. Barrows is propristor of the Ray" Printing: Company. sand. he is Sa member of the printers union Thus far it seems that only one of our people has made much, mones, out Of the ihines,” though" millions. have Been made by ‘thelt white, neighbors, who twenty-tive years ago’ were Inno Detter “circumstances than ther. ‘Asa rule’ the colored man got rid. of hus Inining stock as soon af it advanced Hite, and he found, plenty” ready. to buy. "The white mam held on to his and Row enjoym all the husuriea of wealth Ralned “fiom: what her purchased fron iNe" colored neighbor tara wong. he exception to this tule is found ina Mie "Wimitn “who has ‘recentiy sold part of his mining stock for. $80,000.00, dnd is stilt draving $10.00. day ‘aalary from the: same’ company’ to which “he "A more notable exception ‘is the guarance Ray Guftaio Hump dining Co, ‘Thin’ Company” In composed of colored nen Who organized iitern ears age vith the purpose of securing ‘some ot the wealth they saw slipping into thelr Belghbors hands. ‘The capital stock is $100,000," dividea into one “million Shares” of ten” cents euch, thew Secured what they” supposed was ood fold andy na. went patient fo Sark Brospectitig: “every. summer ‘they have Helved « Mitte further Into. the bowels Of the earth, ‘under ‘the direction of an expert ‘miner. Many have ‘been their discourazements, but last summer ther brought in" the: gold sand’ now. have three rich" veine raay for ‘operation Geologints: who have examinod the iis: Slomfes ‘say that ‘uneit land at, 60 Screw has many miliions “of, Golare Worth ‘of gold’ ore"in it” Ax the ‘come pany. thotigh. poor,” has manages to Reep'out of debt during all these year Of prospecting, now that they have laid Open four hundred fest of ores which Rhsays for $8.00. to $10.00 per ton and Brows richer as ‘they 0 deeper, SO nay" expect to heur of a_-wondertally Heh old tnising ‘company’ of colored men Swithin the near future ‘Xe ‘small’ as our. Colored "p9-ulation in in “thin city, we ‘fought the Birth Of The Nation very bitter fhe, and Although we did not win we boldly de~ Sinred our purpose to punisi the city officials who "wore. renpontible for the Show in” the “city ‘election last fall Shany thought this decaration, foolish, ut! we ‘organized completely and tnt Nery" hot campaign defeated the two commissioners whom we blame, not veithstanding™ the "fact thatthe two Keading papers ‘ot the. city: supporte tHlem, lag "well ay the atrect Fallway company. and, ail the inrge interests. ‘The same combination was against the inayor, but the colored people: were for him ahd he was Tecelected. by "a. small majorite, so that allvienew, that it was the “Colored wote “whieh “defeated the ‘One and elected the other. It was a great surprise to our: white neighbors Mat ‘we could. do ‘sucha. thing. ‘The’ educational “facifities here, are the very best. ‘The schools are. modeled thon ‘the latest plans, and white and {Slored mix without the: least friction. Sted child and. We ta hever’ mate. to fea that jhe Rept back “or “out. bee Cause! he ie colored. ‘Our churches are not large, but one hundred members here, arecis. stron Rhanclaniy an three or four hundred it the east or south. I’ mean to say that they’ ‘raise on_much money. for cach And every, purposes. Of colgse wages ite much netiers ten get 00 kag for Working on the atreet_as common Inborere, Hut don't all start this way How for there ‘are. tao many: men” for ihe'Jobs already, and home men are at- Mays given the preference. Weul'us" tnis tetter is aiready. too tong, must close D. A. GRAHAM A OR “A TRIBUTE TO BOOKER TALI- FERRO WASHINGTON.” No soul can ever clearly see The plans of God, so why should we Be discontented whenever He Sends silent death to decree, The coding of life's Jubilee? So now [lose myself In dream Of one we loved with high esteem, Who ‘mid life's sobbing, panting breath Has said “Parewell,” 10 sleep in death So let us cheer; why should we weep? Our dust stained hero is only asleep In some fair place of blissful rest, Where grief can never rend. his breast Like, haunted visions, to molest Hiis soul, which has taken the test, His life ia done, and he's-above in raptured scenes of divine love He loved his race, and tried to heal Its aching heart, and, not reveal Lite’s gloomy side, which would seal The door of hope and make them kneel Where joy and mirth would never steal. With “happiness upon, his face, He carried pleasure through his race— And by the deeds he did we find fis heart in unison with mankind, rhe tale is ended—his life is done— And in death's vell there's hidden one Who ran his race and fought and won Thi cont of ie, which cant he. shun An® though he went the path he trod By faith he went straight on to God: And though In. silence dies his frame, Nations to come will hear and claim The honor and glory of his name. 1.°G, 1a FORD, 908 Tew street, No Wa Washington, Coxolos, 7 Se 4J.0TWAY CPURYEAR Baldwin Block Suite 39-40 INDIANAPOLIS OFFICE HOURS NEW PHONE M to 12 and $08 1668:K& 6099 oe ‘racic fe Witeban Diwan Rercians Ke Ee Gh ee Sateen optoas re va aod cones treatment tall TZ ae Be PELLET hao ananat Burton Loan and Jewelry Go. 6 ioemeneat Plast. Charles H. Cook PANTATORIUM Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Garments ‘Cleaned, Dyed and Pressed. First Class Work Guaranteed. 184 West New York Street. aici eeem—enegeecnemmmenation DO YOU KNOW that you can save from 75 to 100 ESt 2" aif bcuscnla goods bousht of ‘WILLIAM H. BARON dealer tn new and second hand goods?) desis" you ‘nothing’ to inepect my. stock Sitraye something on hand that te the ory DE 200 2S ples New. Pome lof Gee radians avenue. 228 West Ver- ee ae Many Climes Supply Decorations in Use Here at Christmas Time ee 3 a ase ae " es er ee ea : Lape’ thee, ae va 7 ‘GugiEagy | 2i ci tte Gan oe Lamba In the holiday season the question is often asked, “Where are all the Christ- mas greens gathered for our decora- tions?" While almost every person decorates for Christmas there are only a few who real- ize the time and preparation which it requires to. make Christmas a glorious day. Many of the decorations are gath- ered miles from their destination. The lyeopodium, or green bouquet, the Indien game She-gwa-na-qua, 1s gathered in the North, It ie tsed for wreathing and bou- Quets and ts often ined In making blank- Sts as it has a very” mossy appearance, The ‘finest specimen of Christmas, trees come from Vermont and Canada, These trees are very much preferred as the demand ts universal for bright green Solors,, It requires about seven years to ‘row a five-foot tree, Holly Is, one of the favorites and is grown’ mostly. in Soutif Carolina. ‘This fa very iarge Industey and firms make {special business of shipping thelr prod~ ctr to. all parts of the country, | The weather conditiong ‘have m great deal to fo with the shipping supply. If there 1s fan ‘early. frost It sometimes spots the eaves and destroys many of the, berries, thus making the quality poor. ‘The de- mand In recent years for holly ham been So great that at times It has been al~ ‘most an impossibility to supply the deal ers with thelr complete orders. ‘Laurel branches are grown in the moun- tain ranges, many from fifteen to twenty Iniles. from’ the railroad. ‘These show ®& CALL | “The Man Who Knows” For Your Next Cleaning Indianapolis’ Leading Cleaner and Dyer Alterations a Specialty. Work Called For and Delivered 404 Indiana Ave. New Phone 1894-R BARGAINS in HOMES In all parts of the city and Marion County on Easy Terms. Also In- vestment Bargains. John W. Howard, 218 1-2 Indiana Avenue New Phone 3279-K, Indianapolis, Indiana. ae eee ee : . Laundries on Indiana Ave. Do Good, Prompt Dry Work —_——————— ROBT. R. BARON Bicycles and Hardware Bicycle and General Repairs, Keys, Tools, Paints, Gas Lights & Mantles 345 Indiana Avenue Old Phone: Main 3075 hes eed hee et pe ...Ladies, Try a La Beatrix Cerset.... For Style, Fit, Comfort and Durability They Have No Equal. Made by 2339 Gilpin Street BEATRICE LEWIS Denver, Colo. es Stee te eeeene eet ee ease et eS eel SCDtd TCHS CETHHRSTT OT Dr. O. W. Langston Dentist 134 E, Washington St. Second Floor, Rooms 1-2 PHAEEEAAAAA IDA ED EE ED EDAD A DEAE EHP HT HHP PPP PEG e SS Old Phone: Main 7221 All Telephone and Mail Orders New Phone 8609 Given Prompt Attention Harry Farber’s Liquor House Bottlers of Fine Blends and Straight Whiskeys, ‘Wholesale and Retail 401 Indiana Avenue 401 ———————————————— ’ ; Latkers’ Cut-Price Grocery 831 Indiana Avenue Fresh Country Butter and Dressed Poulury Our Specialty. New Phone 3564 K INDIANAPOLIS, IND, —————————————— Mrs, Lucy Vandyke, Rooming & Boarding All modern improvements N.cely app.inted homes for pro- fessional people and traveling pubhe. Fine location 444 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis, Indiana Ge eee geoveecccccccecccsccocccsccecoessscnscocoscoooscoes : The Leading Colored Baseball Players : e ae. bee Ce ae eee . Very beautiful bloom about Decoration Uy) and “are used’ very. exionaively “By Pedpte in the vicinity. These bushes grow From ten to fifteen feet high and reguire very. careful “aclecting au the, icaves’ are Sinetiines ‘brows and spotte. Siistjetoe, one ofthe” poptiar decorn- tions ig found fn, small quantities “tn Simost Svery state inthe, Union, but the Begevguaiiy’ so tound tne afonics “yu ama is guihered tn the, evans ot ‘Alabama and Herida and in considered St froper decoration for churche "wed dings) houses and: balvoons. ‘This ia. Sery ‘inexpensive decoration, In “compart= Son, with the space It covers "Poe tallen "ruseus, in used for_ fancy pastete and’ Conservatories: ‘Imported tnmottenes ‘are raised in France.” This ope, decoration alone forsiahs hounds of girls employment during the season. ‘ad paper bells and. garlands are two which complete ‘the. furnishings of the Nollday ‘decorating and Chrisunas ‘snot complete unless ‘you have used the fore Seine decorations. Many ‘persons often Salt until the last two or three. gays to Buy’ thelr decorations and Us te peat mistake.” ‘They should do a0 at Teast (wo! Meeks before” Christmas. In. so dole Trey eet" the choicest of trees and. thie Hives he many seed storen and business SSncerns an opportunity to fll thelr orders inva satisfactory, manner. afany of these firms start making thelr gecsraticns’ Bee. ie Te. requires. skied Seeger to"mmake then tn the proper mai- tarts ete, advisable for” people hia rer place’ tele orders early t maMy Aeafore have. stated thet ‘the supply 1 cine! & A Victrola is not only one of the most enjoyable features of the home, but is fast becoming a necessity. With a Victrola, you may at all times, have your choice of music, grand opera, oldtime ballads, songs of the sunny south, martial airs—in fact—with a Victrola in your home you have but to choose and your wishes come true. Plenty of Victrolas at $75 and $100. More than 5,000 records to choose from. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distri-uto of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Sandy Miller was buried from Simpson M. E. church Friday, December 15. Rev. P. T. Gorham officiated. Mrs. Elsora Smith was buried from Simpson M. E. church December 20th. Pastor Gorham officiated. Sunday school and Xmas exercises Saturday night, December 25th. The pastor, Rev. P. T. Gorham, will occupy morning and evening services Sunday. Mrs. Mollie Black, a highly respected citizen and prominent member of Simpson M. E. church, was buried from the Church Wednesday, December 22. Rev. P. T. Gorham officiated. Mr. Robert R. Roberts of Charlottsville, Ind, passed through the city on Tuesday, enroute to Arkansas City, Arkansas. He will be buried in a brother, John H. Roberts. He will return by way of Chicago, where he will visit relatives and friends, and will be off at Indianapolis before going home. The Baptist Ministers' Alliance, which meets every Monday morning, accepted the invitation of S. N. Vast, the great Bible Institute and a series of lectures to be held in this city at Ebeneser Baptist church, beginning Jan. 16. The brethren were appointed as a committee: The Rev. F. L. Morris, Rev. G. W. Gore and Rev. J. A. Holder. The book written by Rev. S. N. Vast, the next Monday, The Rev. G. L. Lillard president, F. L. Morris secretary. Little Waunita Cox Dead. Little Waunita Cox died at her home at 424 West North street, Saturday of April 16, 2015, in the memory of Mrs. Nora Cox. The funeral took place Tuesday from the home. Her death came after a short illness, three years old, and many nice things had been planned for her enjoyment at Christmas. She was a great shearer to her parents. MADAME MEADOW'S SPIRITUA- LIST CHURCH. The Madame Meadows Spiritualist church is held at 514 Fulton street every Monday night from 8:30 to 10:30 and is only colored church organized in the U. S. A. at Washington, D. C., which visits all visits a winter and summer. She is known as the best spirit minister in the United States. She is known all over the world madame is wonderfully gifted with years of talent. Ever since she was born years ago she delivers messages from the past. The madame goes abroad every summer. She is great green. Last summer she and her daughter went to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D. C. and Boston. She is a beautiful residence, madame is a beautiful residence, she looks like a palace. She has beautiful paintings on the walls and furniture which she brought from New York to summer which is made of her own materials which cost her one thousand dollars. She also has a beautiful mirror which she used to make her own mirror which cost her one thousand dollars. She also has a beautiful mirror which she used to make her own mirror which cost her one thousand dollars. She has six diamonds in her worships very much. She is very much illuminated. She makes everyone welcome. BUSINESS LOCALS Woodline Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bloudau's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Body Pain price, 50 cents (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R. P. Bloudan, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. Colored dentist want Indiana location, address Box A. care The Freeman. AUTOMOBILE INSTRUCTION BOOK Automatic toothbrush with handle. Only 12 cents (silver dime and 2-cent Levinson Hats $2 There's no Advantage in Paying More. There's no Economy in Paying Less. LEVINSON THREE STORES 37 N. Penn. St. 41 S. III. Mkt. & III. St. stamp). W. MACNEAL, Agent, 320 Perry, Cincinnati, Ohio. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S Own Story of His Life and Work, 64 page supplement; 50 new pictures, funeral book; 100 new photos, edition. Agents write for free outfit. Best commissions. J. L. Nichols & Co. Box 100, Naperville, IL. Hurry and purchase the valuable Beauty formula. Booklet tells you how to make Hair Pompes. Face Powers. A limited number sold only. Order to day. Address Beauty Formula, P. 297, St. Louis, Mo. Price Two Dollars. "FOR SWEET CHARITY." A Travelogue will be given "for sweet charity" to the ball for the benefit of the Alpha Home, Monday evening, January 11. The ball will be given to the person selling the largest number of tickets. Mrs. Susie Mulligan assists chairman, chairman, Admission, 10 cents. Readers of The Freeman. There is a Mr. Henry Tyler, who is now at city hospital, not expected to return. He was a citizen of Ohio before coming there. He has two sons and two daughters somewhere in the west, who he should like to have know of his background. LOST RELATIVE! Claude Parker, 224 West Fourteenth street, Indianapolis, Ind. wishes to locate his sister, Jennie Parker, his father. Father's name was Henry Parker and mother's name was Eliza. Last heard from in Meridian, Mississippi. Any one knowing the accounts please send word to Claude Parker's address or through The Freeman. THE WORLD STARTLED! AGENTS—New mighty money-making marvel. Marvelous clothes-washing crystal. Clothes-washing idea revolutionized. positively abolishes mishin's; women astounded, wild over it. Absolutely harmless. Supply customers. Own a business. 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Quality is incorporated in every article of jewelry we sell. Think of our reputation, then bear in mind the responsibility lies in the purchasing of a diamond or a precious stone, but if you buy from as the responsibility is entirely eliminated. Our word for it insures you against imitation. J.P.MULLALLY DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 Monument Place. MAGIC POCKET WORTH 28c POCKET TRICK Sent for 6 cents TRICK stamps, also 260 FREE BACK Catalog FREE MAGIC CO., Sta. F. 249 W. 38th St., New York PICTURES OF TUSKEGEE Are important records of the development of the college of the late Booker T. Washington. For twelve years I have been engaged in making the pittest institute and of Dr. Washington and have Booklet of Post cards, latest views Postage prepaid. Write for complete list and prices. Address A. P. BEDOU. Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. CHAS. H. COOK Years of successful Tailoring Business, due to careful business methods, and to his good work. Gives all a square deal. 134 W. New York St. Indianapolis. Old Phone Main 3022. New 3044 Lucas B. Willis (Licensed.) FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER Prompt Service and Efficiency Always Carriages and Autos for Hire—Chairs and Tables for Rent—Prices Exceptionally reasonable. The very best for the least pay. PICTURES A. B. Booker T. Washington's Latest and Best Pictures Heavily mounted, size 11 x 14, price 50c Elegantly framed in Circassian, Walnut or Gold, $1 25. Similar pictures at the same price of Douglas, Dunbar, Soujourner Truth, Phyllis Wheatlev, and 20 other famous Nogroes. Also 30 new Negro art pictures, including our famous nudes in Brownskin, "A Study in Brown", and "The Girl and the Parrot" size 11 x 14, framed complete, $2.00. Satisfaction guaranteed to every purchaser or money refunded. AGENTS Wanted Everywhere! Douglas Specialties Co., Dept. E, 3548 Vernon Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Prepared to Furnish Ice Cream, Cakes and Pies On Short Notice. Best Goods at the Lowest Prices. 703 NORTH SENATE AVENUE. NEW PHONE 4897-K Thompson's Restaurant Congratulations to the Colored People on their Fifty Years of Progress. 355 INDIANA AVENUE. OPEN NIGHT AND DAY Best Service Guaranteed. Lady Attendant. Calls Answered Day or Night. Taxi Service. Chapel for Funerals. 3515 State Street, Upstairs. Chicago, Ill. Adjoining States Theatre. SALK'S LUNCH THE CLEANEST WE EXCELL IN GOOD Harriso SPECIAL BILL OF FARI PUR CLEANEST AND MOST SANITARY IN CHICAGO ALL IN GOOD COFFEE, PURE BUTTER AND 3102 State Street. Herrison's Restaurant HALL OF FARE GOOD PURE CREAM AND BUTTER. And Night. 3515 State Street, "L" Restaurant and Lunch Menu 11 East 31st Street, Chicago, Ill. Phone Auto. 72-286 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Good Meals With Quick Service—Coffee is a Special AND NIGHT. W. C. HALLE Old Tennessee 530 Indiana Ave. Individuals and Parties See Us for Taxi Servi- CHIGHTOWER New Pho Sunday & Sunday DWM. POE & CO'S MEAT MARKET and Retail. Blake and OUR LARD IS 100 per cent PURITY Message.....10c Sliced Liver. s.....per lb. 121c Sugar Cured Smoked Ham. s.....per lb. 121c Sugar Cured Breakfast. s.....11c Smoked Jowls, per lb. s.....10c Hamburger Steak. 12c Young Turkeys. DRESSED RABBITS In 4551—WE DELIVER—New 3 Wiser's Fish and Poultry SOLICITED PHONE ORDERS PROMISE Phones: Main 4571; New 1223, 343 Indiana Avenue. Mrs. Kuykendall and Huffman Dentists S: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., daily. Sundays by ap- tions. DOWNS—BRIDGES—PLATE. Prices reasonable patrons. The work speaks for itself. THE CLEANEST AND MOST SANITARY IN CHICAGO WE EXCELL IN GOOD COFFEE, PURE BUTTER AND CREAM 3102 State Street. The "L" Room 11 Ears UNIT Good Meals Wife OPEN DAY AND NIGHT The Old 53 Individuals are TODD & HIGHTON Saturday At WM. POR Wholesale and Retail OUR LAR Pure Pork Sausage... Lib Pork Chops... Fresh Side... Pure Lard Fresh Shoulders... Fresh Hams DRES Main 4551— Hyse LIVE AND DRESSED FOR OUR ORDER SOLICITED Phones: Main 59 1-2 Indiana Avenue. Drs. Kuy Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. EXPERT CROWNS—BRID patrons Individuals and Parties See Us for Taxi Service. TODD & HIGHTOWER New Phone 1504-K Saturday & Sunday Sale At WM. POE & CO'S MEAT MARKET Wholesale and Retail. Blake and Walnut Sts. OUR LARD IS 100 per cent PURE Pure Pork Sausage ..... 10c Sliced Liver ..... 5c Rib Pork Chops ..... per lb. 121c Sugar Cured Smoked Hams ..... 161c Fresh Side ..... 10c Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon ..... 18c Pure Lard ..... 11c Smoked Jowls, per lb ..... 10c Fresh Shoulders ..... 10c Hamburger Steak ..... 10c Fresh Hams ..... 12c Young Turkeys ..... 24c DRESSED RABBITS Main 4551—WE DELIVER—New 3161 LIVE AND DRESSED POULTRY; OYSTERS AND GAME IN SEASON YOUR ORDER SOLICITED PHONE ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED Phones: Main 4571; New 1223, 343 Indiana Avenue. Office Hours: 8:00 a. m. to 7:00 p. m. daily. Sundays by appointment. EXPERT CROWNS—BRIDGES—PLATE. Prices reasonable. Ask our patrons. The work speaks for itself. A. B. City of Health, Hair and Compo achieves its utmost when all its attributes con- fer of a charming woman. The skin and comple- ture the harmony is complete. New's System of Beauty Culture guides women Beauty of H Beauty achieves its personality of a charming perfect before the harmo McCullough's System Beauty of Health, Hair and Complexion Beauty achieves its utmost when all its attributes combine in the personality of a charming woman. The skin and complexion must be perfect before the harmony is complete. McCullough's System of Beauty Culture guides women to be better looking and more attractive, giving Beauty of Health, Hair and Complexion. McCullough's Herbotea a natural blood purifier and nerve tonic and a reliable remedy for all ailments traceable to an impure condition of the blood. McCullough's Herbotea is made from pure, clean herbs. It cleans the complexion and acts and drives out the accumulated matter and uric acid by purely natural means. Sent anywhere for 25 cents. McCullough's Magic Hair Tonic cleans the scalp and removes dandruff is also nature's best aid in promoting the healthy condition necessary to a vigorous and luxuriant growth of hair. We recommend with our tonic. Willer's Electric Comb We recommend the best hair straightener and hair grower in the world for all purposes and conditions, giving tone to the scalp, life and vitality to the hair. **PRODUCTS AND PRICES.** Weller's Electric Comb $1.50 McCullough's Magic Hair Tonic .90 McCullough's Beautifying Cream .25 McCullough's Bloom of Youth Cream .25 McCullough's Admiration Perfume .50 McCULLOUGH MANUFACTURING COMPANY Pax. 518, Taxes. To meet the demand of our patrons we are handling with great success OX MARROW POMADE, unexcelled as an aid to hair growth and dressing, price 25 cents; OX MARROW SOAP as a shampoo and complexion beautifier, price 25 cents; THE HIGH BROW FACE POWDER, price 25 cents. Open Day and Night. AND MOST SANITARY IN CHICAGO COFFEE, PURE BUTTER AND CREAM 35102 State Street. Mr's Restaurant GOOD COFFEE CREAM AND BUTTER. 3515 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Restaurant and Lunch Room At 1st Street, Chicago, Ill. Phone Auto. 72-286 NEW MANAGEMENT Quick Service—Coffee is a Specialty. W. C. HALL, Proprietor Tennessee Café 0 Indiana Ave. Parties See Us for Taxi Service. WER New Phone 15041 Y & Sunday Sale & CO'S MEAT MARKET Blake and Walnut St. 0 IS 100 per cent PURE ...10c Sliced Liver... ...10c Sugar Cured Smoked Hams... ...12c Sugar Cured Breakfast Bacon... ...11c Smoked Jowls, per lb... ...10c Hamberger Steak... ...12c Young Turkeys. SED RABBITS WE DELIVER — New 3161 Mr's Fish and Poultry Market BULTRY; OYSTERS AND GAME IN SEASON PHONE ORDERS PROMPTLY FILL 71; New 1223. 343 Indiana Avenue. Fendall and Huffman Dentists to 7:00 p. m., daily. Sundays by appointment. RES—PLATE. Prices reasonable. Ask o The work speaks for itself. Strengthen old Friendships with one of Patton's Handsome Sepia Tone Portraits. The gift that exacts nothing in return, yet has a value that can only be estimated in kindly thoughtfulness. FRAMING AND ENLARGING The recollections of Quality remain long after the price is forgotten. The Patton Studio 422 Indiana Ave. New Phone 1894-K Health, Hair and Complexion almost when all its attributes combine in the woman. The skin and complexion must be complete. Beauty Culture guides women to be better New Phone 50076 man appointment. table. Ask our PORD HARLEPOWER Have we got it? ST. LOUIS FOR DANDY SCALP: G AND THE STYL To keep it so Your Pat 3100 Pine St. Dept Noe's Cut Laxative Bromo Quinine Cascara Quinine Nelson's Hair Dressing Palmer's Skin Success Colgate's Talc Powder Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin HOE'S CUT FORMULATED 1900 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amelia Thurubo Malone ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP; GIVING, LIFE, BEAUTY; COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1915 PRICE 50 CENTS 3100 Pine St. Dept. A, St. Louis, Mo. Noe's Cut Price Drugs! 25c Laxative Bromo Quinine 19J 75c ft. Syringe 50c 25c Cascara Quinine 19C 25c Infant Syringes 19C 25c Nelson's Hair Dressing 17C 25c Ear and Ulcer Syringe 19C 25c Palmer's Skin Success 19C 25s Tooth Brushes 19C 15c Colgate's Talc Powder 10C $1 25 Bonded Whiskey 75C 50c Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin 39C 75c Virginia Dare Wine 50C NOE'S CUT PRICE DRUGS NOE'S CUT PRICE DRUGS Blake and Walnut Streets ATRONIZE ONE JOHN All deliver Pure Milk and Cream New F New York C 244 West MAS. HAGERTY, Prop. Rush Ham Chops Roast Lard Baked Jowl Baked Ham G Soots NIZE ONE OF YOUR OWN JOHN L. LINDSAY Pure Milk and Cream to your door: also Poultry, But New Phone: Clermont York Cut Rate Ma 244 West Vermont St. GERTY, Prop. Old Phone: M 18c Pork Shoulders 12c Bound Steak 12c Chuck Steak 11c Pig Hams 10c Beef Roast 16c Pig Tails 7 1.2 Pig Ears Will deliver Pure Milk and Cream to your door: also Poultry, Butter and Eggs New Phone: Clermont KENTUCKY OYSTERS Congratulate to the C We congratulate the col- within the past fifty years. "The 207-211 E. Wash. St. Krau R. J. H. SPENCE This Wonderful combination of diseases, such as Rheum- y, and this great tonic and the cure liver and kidney disease a clear and is sufficient for the Nervous Affection, Loss y, Numbness of Limbs, Whi- of the blood; it is also a Near Bowels. Sudden pains in the stomach sticky relieved. There is no no amount of pain. Get a bottle and times when man or woman wi is great medical tonic cures d of Breath, Indigestion, Fec- lessness, Billiousness, Hea- ptions, Bad Blood, causing to the Head, called Verti- order and Blind Piles, Worm. I recommend this Great Tort Constipation and Loss It builds up, and makes wow- ends, don't suffer any longer, at tonic will build you up. I skil not benefited. This ren- orm in line of sick, uric acid de- ton. This to all women and THIS IS A PURE And is sold under a guar- ies: Indigestion, Female We Diseases and all other im- pairs is a reliable remedy, from advise you to observe this c Congratulations to the Colored People congratulate the colored people because of their rapi past fifty years. We wish them future success. We congratulate the colored people because of their rapid growth within the past fifty years. We wish them future success. Krause Bros. H. SPENCER'S GREAT TONIC NERVES AND Wonderful combination of Herbs, Roots and bark is such, such as Rheumatism or uric acid in the blood known as Rheumatism. Uric acid is a natural p great tonic and blood purifier will not only arrest and kidney complaint, backache, cold flesh and it is sufficient for ordinary cases of Malaria, Indig Affection, Loss of Appetite, Bad Taste in the of Limbs, Whites, Pimples and Rough Skin; it is also a Nerve Tonic; and Ague, Diseases o ains in the stomach and a number of other bow bod. There is no need to toss and tumble to get rea bod. Get a bottle and keep it on hand for emergenc man or woman would pay most anything to be rea radical tonic cures different complaints as follows: Bach, Indigestion, Female Complaints, Dizziness, Po Billiousness, Heart Disturbance due to Kidney and Blood, causing such symptoms as Weak Blac Head, called Vertigo, and accompanied by Headac Blind Piles, Worm Disorder. send this Great Tonic for all Disorders arising from dipation and Loss of Manhood. up and makes wonderful changes in man and wo suffer any longer with your trouble in your con will build you up. Send for ten days' treatment for neflected. This remedy is guaranteed just for what of sick, uric acid diseases. Be sure to get a bottle to all women and men who are suffering. IS A PURE, GENUINE HERB TO hold under a guarantee. This tonic will cure the question, Female Weakness, Shortness of Breath, Ch and all other impurities. It will bring about the rule remedy, from the pure herb juice. If you are to observe this card and call and get a bottle for DR. J. H. SPENCER'S GREAT TONIC FOR THE NERVES AND BLOOD This Wonderful combination of Herbs, Roots and bark is up for all kinds of diseases, such as Rheumatism or uric acid in the blood which creates the condition known as Rheumatism. Uric acid is a natural product of the body, and this great tonic and blood purifier will not only arrest this trouble but cure liver and kidney complaint, backache, cold flesh and it makes your skin clear and is sufficient for ordinary cases of Malaria, Indigestion, Torpid Liver, Nervous Affection, Loss of Appetite, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Dysinter, Numbness of Limbs, Whites, Pimples and Rough Skin and all Impaired by the blood, it is also a Nerve Tonic; and Ague, Diseases of the Bladder and Boohes. Sudden pains in the stomach and a number of other bowel complaints quickly relieved. There is no need to toss and tumble to get rest at night on account of pain. Get a bottle and keep it on hand for emergency cases. There are times when man or woman would pay most anything to be relieved of pain. This great medical tonic cures different complaints as follows: Bladder, Shortness of Breath, Indigestion, Female Complaints, Dizziness, Poor Digestion; Sleeplessness, Billiousness, Heart Disturbance due to Kidney Trouble, Skin Eruptions, Bad Blood, causing such symptoms as Weak Bladder, Rush of Blood to the Head, called Vertigo, and accompanied by Headaches, Dizziness, Disorder and Blind Piles, Worm Disorder. I recommend this Great Tonic for all Disorders arising from impure blood, such as Constipation and Loss of Manhood. This remedy helps to improve injuries in man and woman, my dear friends, don't suffer any longer with your trouble in your condition, as my great tonic will build you up. Send for ten days' treatment for $2.5$. Money back if not benefited. This remedy is guaranteed just for what I recommend it for in line of sick, uric acid diseases. Be sure to get a bottle for your condition. This to all women and men who are suffering. THIS IS A PURE. GENUINE HERB TONIC And is sold under a guarantee. This tonic will cure the following diseases: Indigestion, Female Weakness, Shortness of Breath, Chronic or Acute Blood Diseases and all other impurities. It will bring about the proper rest and recovery. You will be advised to advise you to observe this card and call and get a bottle for your condition. DR. J. H. SPENCER'S REMEDIES The great remedies for any intent as follows: If you are sh our system, you had better co- plaints, as no man may tiny troubles and chronic diac- rionic rheumatism, as I give us quick relief. If you are the kind of help, try this tree sk kidneys is backache. Sue Get rid of its digging, o deplessness and days of mis- u down and ruin your life and ack and spine in addition to umn and across the small of As you sure know your tr special things that I cure: I Heath, Heart Trouble, Bad S ptoms as weak bladder and Now, dear friends, call and 855 for a treatment of ten day Dr. H. Sp remedies for any kind of disease, as he makes aows: If you are sick and suffering with some kind of disease you had better consult Dr. J. H. Spencer, as he follows: No matter what may be your trouble I leses and chronic diseases of the kidney and bladder natism, as I give it in the simplest possible manneelf. If you are sick and suffering day by day for help, try this treatment at once. Frequently the is backache. Stop that terrible, torturing, unkid of its digging, deathlike grip, that causes nights and days of misery and despair. Don't let your kid ruin your life and rob you of the pleasure of life in addition to applying pain freely up and do The great remedies for any kind of disease, as he makes a special treatment as follows: If you are sick and suffering with some kind of disease in your system, you had better consult Dr. J. H. Spencer, as he cures different complaints, as follows: No matter what may be your trouble I can cure you. Kidney troubles and chronic diseases of the kidney and bladder, or acute or chronic rheumatism, as I give it in the simplest possible manner, it naturally gives quick relief. If you are sick and suffering day by day for lack of the right kind of help, try this treatment at once. Frequently the first sign of weak kidneys is backache. Stop that terrible, torturing, unbearable backache. Get rid of its digging, deathlike grip, that causes nights of pain and sleeplessness and days of misery and despair. Don't let your kidneys drag you down and ruin your life and rob you of the pleasure of living. Pain in back and spine in addition to applying pain freely up and down the spinal column and across the small of back. As you sure know your true condition, I am going to name a few more special things that I cure: Indigestion, Female Complaints, Shortness of Breath, Heart Trouble, Bad Skin Eruptions, from Bad Blood, causing such symptoms as weak bladder and such disorders as blind piles. Now, dear friends, call and see me, or write me by this address, or mail $2.95 for a treatment of ten days. Write name and address plainly. Dr. J. H. Spencer, Vicksburg, Miss. Ice Drugs Left. Syringe - 5 Infant Syringes - 1 Ear and Ulcer Syringe - 1 Tooth Brushes - 1 Bonded Whiskey - 7 Virginia Dare Wine - 5 ICE DRUGS YOUR OWN RACE NDSAY Door: also Poultry, Butter and Egg Clermont Rate Market Carmont St. Old Phone: Main 608 Shoulders . . . 13 And Steak . . . 1 Bok Steak . . . 1 Hums . . . 1 Roast . . . 12 Tails . . . 1 Ears . . . 7 CREAMERY BUFFER 30s NOTIONS And People because of their rapid growth in future success. values" Bros. Opposite Court House GREAT TONIC FOR THE SERVES AND BLOOD Roots and bark is put up for a acidic acid in the blood which creat- cid is a natural product that will not only inhibit this trouble the cold flesh and it makes you yess of Malaria, Indigestion, Torp- Bad skin in the Mouth, Dyspl and Rough Skin and all Impu- and Ague, Diseases of the Bladder number of other bowel complaints and tumble to get rest at night hand for emergency cases. The last anything to be relieved of pain plains as follows: Bladder, Sho- aints, Dizziness, Poor Digestion face due to Kidney Trouble, Skin somns as Weak Bladder, Rush applied by Headaches, Dizziness borders arising from impure blood ages in man and woman, my de- tures in man and woman in your condition, as days' treatment for $2.85. Mon- sure just for what I recommend sure to get a bottle for your co- sure suffering. ONE HERB TONIC tonic will cure the following dis- tness of Breath, Chronic or Acu- will bring about the proper result juice. If you are suffering, I be- and get a bottle for your condition. lease, as he makes a special treat turing with some kind of disease. H. Spencer, as he causes different HP spencer, as he can cure you b kidney and bladder, or acute lost possible manner, it natural turing day by day for lack of t nce. Frequently the first sign torturing, unbearable b up, that causes nights of pain a air. Don't let your kidneys dri of the pleasure of living. Pain in freely up and down the spi I am going to name a few more Female Complaints, Shortness s, from Bad Blood, causing su ers as blind piles. "The Store for Values" P000 MAIR GROWER THE NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION An Organization of Newspaper Men, Publishers and Quill Pushers That Has For Its Motto and Working Insigna, "For the Highest Development of Negro Journalism." How Race Journals, Religious, Educational, Fraternal, Political and Financial, Have Banded Themselves Together and Are Working to Give a Greater Prestige, to Gain More Recognition, and For the Millions Identified With a Particular People. Some Of Their Accomplishments and Achievements EXPOSITION NUMBER VOL. XXVIII. NUMBER 62 THE NATION An Organization of New Working Inst How Race Journals, Religious, Educ :: Some Of One can hardly conceive of the impression that has been made and the recognition forced upon those who handle large proposition in the world of academia. In the past few years it has received a new lease of life. But the fact remains that the A. E. B. HENRY A. BOYD, Corresponding Secretary, National Negro Press Association, Assistant Secretary, National Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville, Tenn. National Negro Press Association in its present form has been able by dent and perseverance, and by continually improving its position, been it good enough to get from the various members, to do one thing after another for the craft that goes to make up the component parts of Negro journalism to talking about not only a better understanding between the press of the other race, but to get recognition hitherto not accorded to the press of the other race, was known to be connected or identi- T. T. FORTUNE. Lawrenceville, N. J., the Dean of Quill Pushers, Member Executive Committee National Negro Press Association. fled with a particular race working for the upstairs or benefit of a certain people. It is quigly that veterans whose past history looms up majestically what they have done years ago, who are still active in newspaper work and whose membership is to be found in the present orientation and that to them should be given the pride of their position. C. P. PERRY, Auditor National Negro Press Association, Editor Philadelphia Tribune, Philadelphia, Pa. foundation work of the Negro newspaper men. One has but to look back and search the pages of the files of the Negro journals for twenty-five years to be convinced that the pioneer in Negro journalism had obstacles to overcome, surmount, to batter down, and conditions to face that the present members of the craft knew nothing of. From the organization of this association, which took place in Louisville, Ky., in 1909, the honor of which belongs to Col. R. W. Thompson, down to the present, much has been accomplished. As has been said by one mem- THE FREEMAN ber of the the association, some of it was wise, some otherwise, but be that as it may, it has been a be-love of me. I have been working out plans that are in keeping with the motto of the association. Perhaps the greatest visible showing made began at the Little Rock session in 1919. "From that meeting on, I was told that the scale or whether they were on the Herculean order, have been pushed in rapid PETER H. HARRIS R. W. THOMPSON, First Honorary President National Negro Press Association, Washington, D. C. succession. It was the meeting in Chicago in 1912 which saw the culmination of a pent-up desire on the part of the Negro Press Association to print the National Negro Press Association on the map. J. B. H. WILLIAM STEWART. Louisville, Ky., Editor American Baptist, Member of Executive Committee National Negro Press Association. It also saw the beginning and the unfolding of greater plans to have the fame of the association and the good work it seems destined to do to cir- J. A. HAMLETT. delphia in 1913 was no less noted. At prior to that time was registered. It A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED PAPER INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1915. it before. While this is not intended to take a historical perspective, it is much space and too much valuable time of business men to read the history, it is important to know what is needed for the benefit of those less informed, that they might see what has been done and what is being done to dignize and not harm, which there has never existed a doubt in the minds of any publisher or newspaper man. If the members of the craft had done nor more than they were able to do through the great work of the Msss. of the press, they would daily papers there and elsewhere agree to capitalize the "N" in Negro, they would have been fully repaid for the money invested and the energy ex-aggregate at the proceedings of the Muskogee session, in which there is couched splendid papers, a remove any any address to the Country," issued by the association between the Philadelphia session and the Muskogee meeting, coming on and end with a joint atmosphere and declared the deck for action and future activity. It was acclaimed by the other journals as a first document, supported by a was at the Philadelphia session that a full report of the propositions submitted at Chicago, which was the outgrowth of the plans laid at Little Rock, was consummated. It was at the Philadelphia meeting that there was PETER H. BURKE REW. DR. L. G. JORDAN, Treasurer National Negro Press Association, Secretary Foreign Mission Board, Philadelphia, Pa. commented a greater desire by the men of the craft from every section of the country, having for their one purpose the good of the craft and the association. A. E. MELVIN J. CHISUM. President National Negro Press Association, Editor the Tribune, Okla. homa City, Okla. The Muskogee, Okla., session goes down in history as a memorable, session the changes made in the constitution the first time by the CHARLES S. SMITH. Recording Secretary National Negro Press Association, Editor Twin City Star, Minneapolis, Minn. certain rights for the race, the work reported for the year, the committee appointed and the general outlook, caused people to the National Negro Press Association Who Sees M. Baltimore, Md., Second Honorary President National Negro Press Association, Editor of Afro-American Ledger. M. Vice President National Negro Press Association, Editor Southwest ern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La. JAS. L. JONES. Chairman of Executive Committee National Negro Press Association Editor of Fraternal Monitor, Cincinnati, Ohio 2. A traveling membership card has been annually, signed and countermarked by the association of the association introducing, or rather identifying any newspaper man or he might go in the United States or abroad. 3. A metal badge that can be used by reporters as fell editors, one that is recognized as state, county and city officials, and sent to all financial members of the association. 4. A book known as "Reciprocal News Service at a Glance," neatly bound in leather, explaining the operation of the reciprocal news service and has been issued to the financial members. 5. Telegraph company collect cards in the Coastal and Western Union Telegraph Company through the association for financial members. These cards are registered in the office of the secretary along with the national membership cards. 6. A national membership Directory, Publishers and Printers Guide was compiled, printed and issued under the association's scores of copies sent broadcast throughout the United States. It was the first authentic compilation of Newspapers and publications ever issued. 7. Reciprocal news service has been worked out and put in operation between an inner Circle Telegram service with an Inner Circle Telegram service as a part of the Reciprocal News Service, which has proven a great help to the newspaper men throughout the country who have worked with the association. 8. Advertising has been standardized. Men was looked upon as almost a matter of fact, but been actually accomplished and the standardization of advertising matter has become a reality. Men of the craft have conceived that there is nothing more important within the ranks of the association. 9. An exhibit of newspaper magazines and publications published in the interest of or by the race, was put on at the exhibition, and served to introduce the nations of the old world to the wonderful achievements of the American Negro in the United States. 10. The association has through its influence, promoted and practically caused to be launched the first national gathering to be known as the National Telegram Association, and let the association simply fostering the movement and getting it on foot, after which they moved aside and let the fraternity arm their national organization. 11. The standard of newspaper publications has been raised to such a degree that men of the craft that the plan is to limit the membership. Already it will be forced at the届届 of qualifying members on the active and in-active order, or separating managers and editors from the republic staff. "Address to the Country" have been issued for the past two years under the careful preparation of an experienced writer, who had cooperated with the chief executive appointed for that specific purpose. 13. A code service enabling only one person to enter a citation in good standing, to communicate one with the other, using a cipher or code system whereby they may send a citation to a deciphered by a member of the organization, is now in course of compilation with a hope that it will be completed. Association meetings on the 10th of February. 14. A standing exhibit has been planned to be kept at Nashville and sent to various fairs and expositions in the city, to the local newspaper, literary make up of the newspapers and magazines that comprise the association, these exhibits to consist of bound volumes of the publications and materials of the association, into whereby members of the association are not to knock one another. 15. Through the work of the association recognition has been accorded to the organization News Service, the News Service associations and Associated Press, the International News Service and the Hearst News Service, the News Service associations and addition to this the association is listed in Sells' World's Press, the recognized authority on newspapers or all civilized nations. 16. Through communication, publication and co-operation on the part of the members, the association winds up the year of 1915 with 130 publications and the year of 1920 with 130 publications. Negro Press Association and with splendid prospects of having this number increased by the annual meeting that is to be held in Nashville, Tenn., February10th, 11th and 12th. These sixteen accomplishments are all done by the National Negro Press Association in prosecuting or carrying out the largest possible letters on the hearts and minds of the Negro newspaper themselves as well as rising operations. THE FREEMAN IN GREENVILLE, TEXAS Notice: If you want your news published in the Freesee man D. H. Culberson. He will also deliver the paper to you. It costs 5 cents per copy 20 cents per month. THE HIGHER LAW EXTRACTS "FROM BATTLES AND VICTORIES OF ALLENWORTH" A BOOK. God is the All-Wise Father of men. For "He hath made of one blood all mankind," he says in the face of the earth. Mankind is one great brotherhood, differing but slightly in physical form, features, complex customs; but essentially the same in feelings, affections, duties, hopes and improvements in their condition, improve their condition of living according to the light in their minds; and the civilization of mankind is but the economic and industrial strivings. The moral law teaches not only the love of family, friends and race, but it also the respect of whatever race, condition, color or clime. But it is not so easy for men who would that men should do to you, do ye even to them. It is the duty of each man in society to cultivate respect the rights and feelings of his neighbors, and demand from his neighbors, and demand from his neighbors should do nothing to handicap our neighbors in their worthy efforts to improve their condition of life and give our neighbors life, restrict his PROF. CHARLES ALEXANDER. Besides giving a running sketch of Colonel Allen Allensworth, this book includes a series of essays on the slave pen with all its horrors and a narrative of the substantial progress of the race since freedom. Two of the authors have written papers in the United States have commented in the most favorable manner upon this work and recommend it high-quality. Nerro schools through the country will be given prompt attention. BISHOP J. M. CONNOR HAS CON CLUED WORK IN THIS SECT TION OF COUNTRY-VA RIOUS CONFERENCES. (By Charles Stewart.) Mississippi conference held in Meridian elected Revs. D. H. Burger, D. H. Burger, P. Washington, T. A. Collins, O. M. C. Tolson, B. S. Williams, S. S. Stephens, ministerial; L. L. Lacey and J. B. Green. Central Mississippi held at Vicks- burg, elected Revs. J. M. Morant, William Singleton, D. R. Morant, C. B. Wittenberg, J. M. Morant, E. Wittenberg, F. Rodgers, ministerial; E. P. Simmons and A. B. Morant, lay. North Mississippi held in Greenville, elected Felders, Felders, Felders, R. D. Durden, B. Brown, S. W. Saw, W. White, P. C. Cummins, P. H, Polk, S. T. Hughes, J. C. Jackson, J. B. Battle, John Jones, ministerial; J. C. Anderson, North Louisiana conferences, Revs. A. Thomas W. Willis, P. H. Powell, I. B. Granderson, D. B. Reynold, ministerial; The great fight will be for the indemnement of the district. Revs. J. J. Morant, D. B. Reynold, ministerial; The blasphemic, while Dr. D. H. Butler wants to be manager of the A. M. E. book concern in Philadelphia; J. W. Hair wants to be secretary of Church Orleans wants to be financial secretary. The delegates will all meet in Jackson, Miss, and decide on who shall go to Orleans. Resolutions have been passed in each of the conferences asking for the return of Bishop J. M. Conn and inquiries of complained good work during the session of the conference. His addresses have all been practical and pointed, resulting in great good for the whole Each of the conferences held memorial services for the late Booker T. Washington, Bishop H. M. Turner and wife. Some good addresses were delivered. The Louisiana conference will meet in New Orleans January 26. DR. EDWARD D. WILLISTON, A LEADING PHYSICIAN OF WASHINGTON, D. C. Probably the best-known physician, and certainly one of the ablest and most skilled disciples of the healing art in the medical capital, is Dr. Ed. Williams. *Willys* He is a native of Fayetteville, N. C., famed also as the home of Bishop J. W. Hood, the oldest living bishop in the United States, and the most international training in the public schools of that city and later attended the State Normal there and Biddle University. He was a home state, yound Williston found his way to Washington, D. C., and entered Howard University from which he graduated and finished the medical course in 1894 with M. D., and immediately began the practice of his profession at the capitals of New York and Philadelphia and much of the ambition to excel in his chosen calling was due to the inspiration and constant encouragement of somewhat surgeon-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital, Dr. C. B. Purvis. For over ten years Dr. Williston was proactive in the medical profession of Howard University and is the present professor of obstetrics in the medical department of that institution. He holds the position of secretary of the faculty of Fayetteville Hospital, acknowledged to be the largest and best equipped colored hospital in the United States being valued at not less than $750,000 and is also obstetrician of the hospital. Not only does Dr. Williston enjoy the largest practice controlled by a J. B. colored physician in Washington, but he is a professional man who is known all over the United States, Canada, all over the world, and very highly spoken of by all who have met him in his travels or who live in his community with him. He is the most intelligent and most immense amount of work for the relief of the poor and needy, without asking or expecting a penny of compensation, and the manner is a big asset in his success as a curer of human ills and it is said that a good story, as told by "Doe" (the author of the prescription he can write on the pharmacist. He has a kind word for every one, high, low, rich or poor, and all who by him" as a prince of good fellows. Though not a politician in the usual acceptance of the term, Dr. Williston was a politician who was able that affect his people throughout the nation and is in cordial touch with the most influential statesmen in both the United States and abroad, things that are done at the White House. He is an intense Republican, yet is a shall, fellow, we met, with, and is in cordial touch with, the political or other belief, and has no quarrel with any man as to what he shall do to solve the problems that confront him. In 1908, when President Taft was induced into office, Dr. Williston was chief marshal of the colored division and was the only one to insistently mentioned as the most "likely" candidate for election as delegate to the convention. He was a member of Columbia at the next Republican national convention. It is not believed that any one can beat Dr. Williston for the place, if he will consent to Dr. Williston is a member of a number of the largest and best fraternities in the country, the Masons, the Odd Fellows, Young Men's Protective League and others of like mind. He is married to Miss Emma Ingram, a popular factor in the social life of the capital, and a son and two daughters have been married to him. He stately mansion at 1512 S street, where hospitality is dispensed with a prodigal son, and to the last degree and is always willing and does co-operate with all movements looking to the substantial benefits of the country at large. He is a "miker", and success means to him only a few times, to his fellow-man and to be more powerful in the promotion of civic right-cousness and human happiness. Men who will William are indeed "the salt of the earth." THE FREEMAN IN BALTIMORE. Get The Freeman any time while in Baltimore. For sale by Harry McCubbins, agent, 516 W. 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C, 181-187 Park Row, New York. An Indianapolis Boy Making Good as an Artist Wm. E. Scott, the artist who has just completed the decorations for the women's medical ward and the obstetric wing of the Indianapolis City Hospital, left Saturday, December 4. on tours of the hospital. Scott recently had two pictures accepted in the salon in Paris, France, one of which was bought by the Argentine government. After his return from ARE WE MA ARE WE MAKING GOOD? (By Mrs. Booker T. Washington.) wer to my name. The girls expresses herself generally in song, whether she is sad or happy. This afternoon these women were content, I sa y happy?—well, they ```markdown ``` MRS. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. were content. Once inside the building, I was not long in finding out that I was in a woman's club, a real club, and the community were being discussed, not something these women had read about, for not a single one of them could read an ordinary book or newspaper, not a book about the community were in their church, for lecturers do not usually spend their time with women, but they would—but these women, some young, more older, had for that meeting the subject: "How to make hard water soft." These women work in the fields until Friday night or Saturday noon, when they go down to the creek to do their work as assistants to the water, of the greatest interest to them. It had set them to thinking, and where a community of women begin to think there is sure to be action, the general intellectual development. On a great Southern cotton plantation there lives a family consisting of the oldest a woman nearly thirty and the youngest fourteen or fifteen. The father is a hard taskmaster, unable him to work, and the mother is interested in the education of these daughters of his. These young women, who had worked in the fields for years, were sent to the school at last, seeing that the father had no thought of keeping his word, as far as sending them to school, the crept out of the house, and slept and made their way to the little station, purchased their tickets to a far-famed university and turned their money into money known and held dear. These girls scarcely knew their letters. They did not know even in what direction they were going, and the class which some people call ignorant. Europe he was commissioned to decorate the City hospital. In his south-east trip he will visit Nashville, Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans, Atlanta and Tampa, and make careful studies of Japan, life in the south. He will make sketches and paintings from life and will use all his skill to try to portray the feeling of "hope" that must live in the breast of the black KING GOOD? but they had begun to think and their thinking made them act, they are doing what they are doing in an academy school are doing their best. They will come out all right. These women represent all women, who are thinking, where, who are thinking, who are studying, who are interested thoroughly well as intellectually, and who realize that it must be bought by their own strength and blood. They are hundred or more mothers in the little town where I live who hold four meetings a month, at which any one who feels like it sings prays; any one who prays; any one speaks upon the subject given. It is a fee speech meeting. It was thrown out. The question was thrown out. "How many little babies have been born in my community where are they?" Another word "how shall I keep the affection of my husbands naturally and said." "We women ought to go to all the conventions and things we study, they read, they study, they read this, too, or fall behind them." An- 1 other one spoke up and said: "Don't let us be so tired all of the time when we have bought a nice four-room cottage, painted it, has a good cow, a good sheep, has a own garden, and more than all, has remade her husband from a cobbler in the organization of this organization are following her example. Where will it all end? No one will. Revolution has begun, regeneration has set in and these women who have gone through trials and tribulations are now living day after day with the great American Womanhood, and share their part of the responsibility in increasing the nation's There are more than two million negro women in this country, on the classless side. We are seldom heard from, and not always considered as a factor in the lives of our black women, which our husbands and brothers figure so largely. Yet twenty thousand of us are banded together with small national paper, the monthly called the National Notes, for our children, our community, and people of this country are asking. What we do to solve the negro problem? Over the years, the nation has said that no people can rise above their source—the mothers of the land—and where at the cathouse head must the mother be present. Since the start of the age demands that the mother matters pertaining to the moral, spiritual and intellectual training of her children, the mothers pertaining to the moral, spiritual and intellectual training of her children matters by making our organizations avenues of help to the better way. We club women have made a begin- ning in laying a foundation as a means THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Scott hopes to do with the Negro in paint what the great Dunbar did with verse. Scott will spend from four to eight months in the south at this work. The results of his efforts will be given to the Art at the Maro Art Institute early next summer. to an end. The work of such organizations as I have described influences not only the women directly connected with them, but reaches out to the homes that are not represented in clubs. The women are the right to the awakening and growing activities of our women all over this country—up of women from every state in the Union. The women of each state dictate a home. The culture is a particular local need. Indiana women have for some time been maintaining a tuberculosis camp; New York women, an of Alabama, some years ago, founded at Mt. Meigs a boys' reformatory for women. The women stores $2,000 each year until, through the energetic lobbying of the three women's clubs that had worked hardest, the state was persuaded to take it over. A NEW SONG. I will give welcome to the glad For him I'll pluck my heart from And more beautiful than the strains of young love song. I will turn full face to the falling snow. I will send my song through the willing air; And in a magic moment of dreams I'll know. The year is true, the young year is fair; For the fields are as white as the lilies in spring. And more beautiful than the hope that year brings. O come, thou my love, O dream, thou my years! For thee I pluck my heart from its place. And in the golden leaves, where my vester-tears Have fallen, I will lay it in a space Where old years, unfolding old dreams, grow sweet And as beautiful as the soul the young years. -WILLIAM MOORE, alAfkF._D;-sh rdu uu u! u! WEST BADEN PROGRESSING COLORED PEOPLE BUILD- ING—HOTELS THRIV. ING. (By Ed. Rogers.) Editor of the Freeman: Dear Sir—Perhaps you would like to know how the Town of West Baden is getting along, the people in the town, building and the hotels are continuing to do a good business. The West Baden Springs hotel is the best business all summer, boulevard running from the station around the hotel. The Ratskellers Cabaret, run by Minton Grim and Alain Booker, all summer, Messrs. Grim and Booker are two Louisville boys who located at the Springs on the corner and made one of the best business compositions in the valley. They carry a piano player and singer, with four widely known professional ball player, once having charge of the Louisville singer. The guests from the hotels often stop the piano player and singer for a selection from Mr. Booker and singer. The Rices Ratskeller and Hotel is another place that is doing well. Miss Lovings and I entertainers. Mr. Rice just keeps on prospering amid his many oppositions. He has recently moved to the main streets. I am told it cost $50,000. Mr. Odis Burnett, the well known Badger fighter promoter, is still promoter of real estate, owning about seven of PEARL ROLLER MILLS THE SEAL OF THE STATE OF INDIANA 1816 PRIDE OF INDIANA FLOUR Wm. ROUSE & SON INDIANAPOLIS, IND. the most beautiful cottages in the town. Wright Potter is another who has set an example for the young man who says "You can never get rich on a fifteen dollar job." Mr. he on a two-story flat and a cottage. He is night bellman at the Springs Hotel. The town is progressing. During last February and March there were even hundred guests in the valley at one time. The clubs are not doing as well as usual. Will "Bill Hill's" being the only location will also operates a cafe in connection with his club, but no music. INSTRUCTION Shortland has proven the road to success; opportunities open for you. Complete computer issue. Pitman's system. $ Exp rt service. Write for further particulars at once. Universal Course 1101 Morton Building. Chicago, U. S. A. Royal Road to Fortune The Booker T. Washington Memorial Button. Tuskegee Colors Big sellers... Agents wanted everywhere. $10 first day. The opportunity of life. Send 60 cents for a dox n buttons; sals at 10 cents each. Double your investment. Send 10 cents Rev. Dr. J. 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Temple, New Orleans, La. K. of P. Temple, New Orleans, La. THE BANK OF NEW YORK GRAND LODGE, K. OF P. TEMLE, NEW ORLEANS, LA., THE LARGEST BUILDING BY COLORED PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, COSTING $200,000 THE HEAD AND FRONT OF NEGRO PYTITHIANISM. S. W. Green became a member of the Order of K. of P. on July 17, 1883 when the order was in itsancy, being a Lodge of Priest. He was a Lodge Lodge No. 21, St. Joseph, La. He was elected to the station of V. C. of the organization of the organization of the lodge until June 20, 1886; was the Grand Representative from his lodge, and immedately became a member of his ability to handle finances commenced to show itself, and in May, 1884, he was elected to the position of G. M. of the organization, the office has since been abolished. In April, 1886, he was elected to the position in that station until 1891, and at which time he was re-nominated for the position, but declined re-nomination. He was elected to the position in May, 1892, served in April 1897, and declined re-election. In April, 1899, he was again elected to the position of G. and upon assuming that station, he founded the Lodge in an insolvent condition. The general fund had no assets, while its liabilities showed death claims due and the Endowment Fund showed the small amount of assets as $196.40, while its liabilities showed death claims due and membership at that time was only 879. Year by year he has schemed and persevered toward placing Louisiana in the top three states, his people, ever ready to aid him in carrying out the plans that he had under way, re-elected him to the position of Governor of Louisiana on the date of his first election, he has been unanimously elected to that position every year. That it was necessary to increase the endowment dues. If the Grand Lodge of the state of Louisiana was to be resurrected, and accordingly, members paying 25 cents per month endowment tax, that it be increased to 30 cents per month the next two months and 25 cents for the next six months. That recommendation was adopted and became a part of the laws that a sufficient sum was soon accumulated to pay off all outstanding claims for endowment, and when the Grand Lodge of Louisiana themselves entirely out of debt, with a small surplus on hand to the credit of the Endowment . Department. The Grand Lodge was then paying an endowment of $300 ninety days after filing claim. K. of P. Temple, GRAND LODGE, K. OF P. TEML EST BUILDING BY COLORED PE $200,000. The Pythian Temple at the downtown river corner of Gravier and Saratoga street, is a seven-story building that all the latest modern devices for convenience and utility. It has a frontage of 64 feet on Gravier street and 101 feet on Saratoga street; it is 102 feet high above the sidewalk. Below the sidewalk, one-half the area of the building is occupied by the cloudy room while his located the steam heating, electric lighting, elevator machinery and other mechanical apparatus so adequately necessary in all other building. Upon the first floor is located a main entrance and main entrance hall leaded to the offices, the offices, rooms, etc., upon the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh stories of the building. This entrance is upon the opera house or autorium floor in the second story and to the balcony in the third story is from the Gravier separate and apart from the entrance to the offices and lodge rooms, so that the two portions of the building are separated and apart from the reference in their particular functions. The first story, besides the entrance, includes a temporary parlor with adequate bath rooms, well supplied with all necessary up-to-date fixtures and seven store in office rooms which may be rented by the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias, for such purposes we may be given advantages by them. In this connection, it may well to state that one of the seven rooms is adapted for banking pur- He attended the first Supreme Lodge session in August, 1853, as Supreme Chancellor, and was appointed Iliana, in August, 1895, at St. Louis, Mo., and has attended every Supreme Lodge session as a representative since that At the Supreme Lodge session at Pine Grove, in August, 1895, to the position of Supreme Vice Chancellor and ex-officio, Supreme Worthy, not be referred to, as it stands for itself. At the Supreme Lodge session at Pine Grove, in August, 1895, to the position, held that position until April 3, 1908, when he assumed the duties of Supreme Chancellor by the death of the late W. Starks. New Orleans, La. E, NEW ORLEANS, LA., THE LARG-OPLE IN THE WORLD, COSTING poses, and is furnished with a commodious vault. The second story is occupied by a large auditorium of good seating, a large stage, a sub-stage story for the orchestra, and dressing rooms. The offices for manager, etc. are at the front of the building near the main stairway. The third story is taken up with a large balcony in, and a large stage, including two large office rooms and behind the proscenium arch is located the fly galleries for the proper manipulation of scenery. The fourth story is building containment, meeting hall and twelve office rooms, besides ample space above the stage for scenery and the theater gridron. The fifth story is occupied by a large room twenty-six feet by fifty-six feet with adjacent ante and paraphernalia rooms. It has also a large office room, besides ample space above the ante room and a large serving room. The serving room is supplied with large seating, chairs, china net and gas for range, in fact everything necessary for the concoction of delicacies for the man. Besides the rooms, the finished, the fifth story is open office rooms. The sixth story has two large lodge rooms with the necessary ante rooms and paraphernalia rooms, together with ten office rooms. The seventh story has also two large lodge rooms with adjacent subsidiary rooms for ante rooms and parapherna- lia rooms and also includes a large meeting hall. It is fitted for roof garden purposes and makes a delightful gathering place during hot summer nights. It is furnished with ample corridor facilities, including all toilet rooms and all offices are supplied with lavatories. All office floors are mall chats, also passenger and freight rooms, and lighting is supplied with steam heat, electric and gas lighting. The building is being provided, so that the possible encharment of future buildings in a quickly settled portion of the city can be used for the building in any way to its damage. The building is of thorough fireproof floors, ceiling and partitions being of tile and reinforced concrete, placed upright and supported by a steel skeleton frame. The exterior of the building is faced with terra cotta and ornamented with the emblem of the order. It is built long time to come. The planning of building by the Architects Diboll, Owne and great care and ability to meet the various uses for which it was intended, is gratified in having a magnificent home calculated to give them a pleasant abiding place during the years to come. SPEECH O. P. W. KINCHEN, PUT TING SIR S. W. GREEN IN NOVEMBER 2014. PREME CHANCELLOR AT INDIANAPOLIS. But magnificent and enduring as our principles are, joyful in the land and its constructive work must be guided by hands as strong as our purposes, by hands already singled out the stamp of man to bear the standard and onward lead the way. From here from every avenue of life, from every nook and corner of this vast domain. All highways in the land are ordered to see in this splendid nation the model of its rise and power. Within this convention is to hold the American citizenship. No higher badge of honor was ever yet conferred; but great as the these circumstances make it just as a common purpose and desire of the convention and of every member of this convention we will fix our choice of him on whom we will fix our choice to fit him in the world. No accident of birth or heredity of blood help or hinders his title to the highest place of his body. He needs no claim to sovereignty but that his own life has earned. A faithful servant he must have been, and, ready to serve, he must have walked the quiet ways of peace; it is militant when occasion calls; it is his duty. His brain must be big, his heart must be broad, his judgment must be strong, for he must bear the burden of the greatest load. But above all, he must be ready to serve; for in these things he should picture to the world the highest qualification to duty; for in these things he should picture to the world the highest qualification to order vouchsafes. Truly he Bryon said. "He who hath learned the duty which he owes To friend and country, and to pardon foes— Such is the man the poet should re- And joint, exemplar, of his life and verse." But why need I thus paint the man in the name when the faesimile of all I say sits in the convention and his brethren, in greatest numbers, are ready now to halt him as their chiefman. Gentlemen of this convention, in the name of the name, the pleasure of the teening thousands who are marshalled under the tri-colored banner of Pythianism, I have the pleasure of the highest type of all we ask—that sterling citizen, that virile and indefatigate Pythian, Sir Smith the pleans, the favorite son of Louisiana. The Citizen Magazine, of Boston, has issued a special memorial number in honor of the late Dr. Booker T. W. Wington, the author of its regular November edition when the news of Dr. Washington's death reached the publishers, and for its regular issue of the paper in order that a memorial number might be prepared that would enable Boston and the nation to compass a complete review of the life, work and achievements of Dr. Washington, with many of the public expressions of sorrow over his AT HOME. Are you at home when you're home, Or are you still down at your den, There in your world of men? 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Azalia Hackley The Race’s Leading Prima Donna Beauty, Wit and Music Is Her Combination Studied in Paris and France :: Known in Song All Over This Country :: Benefactress To Her Race :: A SUCCESSFUL TEACHER x = THE MUSICAL PROGRESS OF THE| dificult for them to attempt, eit HE MUSICAL PROGRESS OF THE |Sificet, {he many choirs who liter To note the musical achievements of the race during the past year aa viewed from # sensible and truthtul standpoint ela diiticutt agi Firat, one! must ask the: question, “What conatitutes. pro= Brean "he! thought ‘of the progress Of 2 race implies the education of that Face, “Then, another question, “It the ice Is not thereby educated thaw there heen progress?” ‘This question of the Musical progress of the race tn vital Guestion for a people tw Judged by the thusie it creates and sings. There. may’ be conflicting opinions about what constitutes the measure of the race's musieal progress, but the real Incasure, the real kauge will always be the evidence of musieal brains. ‘One might ask another question, “Han the Influence of any individual ar- ust, or of all artists combined, had. any tangible effect in the education of the Face during the past fifty years, #0 that Audiences “may know. what to expect from each artist?” Has the wealth of many “greatest” artists (according t colored Fating) contributed to the race's musleat BroBtess! "other than serving Salindividual examples? Haw she race profited in understanding and enjoy- nent or has It only been entertained oF Amused?" Ag a consequence of the life of one or all artists, has taste and dis- Grimination, those much needed facul- ties in. the appreciation of what fs 00d, been developed? Entertainment. and, amusement wit never make one milestone in the race's musical progress. No showing. of (0 ability to play or sing “will ever edu: fate the Face, unless a definite ‘end in'in slow. “A race in not Judged by its individuals, but rather by the whole Begple—the masses, ‘the upheaval of colored ‘artists’ thrust upon @ eredulous public does not Spell. musieal progress’ because. this race has and can produce more musiea paradoxes ‘than any other race. We Rave had “artists” who could eat ur Gn operatic arig while they could hard: wee fone ee r WO h woh } bn 4g a Mme. E. Azalia Hackley. Ay Feng the Hotes. ania soatruinen alate Who could tear a Thapsody’ to" pleces Without having studied technic. Musi- Sal 'freaks, however, never navance. Face in its musical progress. ‘Most_of the concerts given, by our people ate either for show oF for pron Father than for musical uplift,” Por the past sixteen years that 1 have been before tne publi as a singer. I have mated? chat hone ulbical effort, with Simply the, ides of presenting some- thing’ “big”, has, had any good after- fitect, “No. “big ad nor “Dig! after: pum nor even the singing of Coleridge. Trayior's “Hiawatha” has had any good avter-effect,. Probably. Because’ they have partaken of the rich dessert frst ind have ho appetite for the nurishing thing in ‘the. way. of, folksongs and rales "bromtegnive oratories he rave heeds something much more than all it has had that we may edu- tate’ the ‘future "fathers ‘ind "mothers that may play and sing as. examples to the conlngg enerations, "A" ainging laying pardat lt very likely’ to create A’ aling tnd playing chi * When te blessed Gospel was to be apread to the world, teachers who knew exactly what they’ were talking about, Were sont out to the people—to the ‘A race may only be advanced through competent teachers who have a detnite end tn ‘mind. "Phe real point of race's musical pro- grons in, the advancement that has been Shade in ‘Awakening the “remarkably dormant powers and talents, develop- ing Imagination and understanding that ths ‘people might oso, ited, Yo the brim’ with the beauty of real music until the desire to express 1¢ has been born. To appreciate good music, one Tut know. what Roo musie ts," that they may love It es Wwell_as popular Music! "The masses of the colored. peo- pis, f properly taut, can express the est musie written, for proportion of it is heart musle and religious music Galore people area Reart and ae. iglous. people and “o ie race te srored” race “could “beat "express even Bach if they were. taught to love Bach'a. music, "Pho November fase of the Musiclan one of the leading musical magazines, Contained “a full page article concern: ing. the musical progress ‘of the. race during the last Arty years, ably written Sys, Cant. Diten, Dirggtor of Music at MMalindegs College, No’ statistics were ‘quoted, and no. apecitic “mention Oe the advancement. of the race was made. Of course, before the other race evtnust alwaye put the Bert foot for. Hand sven thodeh’a ‘point te strained Te'was‘a splendidly written article, and KE wan gratifying to note that the face's musleal progress could really be traced To my way of thinking, most of the progress during the year "has | beer long the lines of composition and that of choral efforts. “In fact, {t has beer f xed letter year for, both. ait: Burlelaie recent SonEx are quot gd. amonue the vonily wood sonke of the lay" and are enjoying popularity among the best singers” ‘The folke song har: Inoniaations of Mr. Dett and Mr Diton fowether with the violin method by. Mr Ulitence "C White have ‘combined narie'& milestone in the publications 0% the year. Te has, come to my notice that sev. eral other really ‘ambitious compost {ions “might nave been. given to. th public, but for the obtuseness of some Berths Leuaing publishers of che day eho fight shy of anything Savoring 9 The” classics "trom "colored componers ‘These publishers do not realize that we have @ race of ten. million musteall Toyal people, with money in their pock: ets, and yearning to be educated in Sigher clase of music. Nothing 1s tot 12 aiMeult for them to attempt, elther. Witness the many choirs who literally Swastie” “with the white man's hard Tt is my belief that to do things that reilly, count in race progress that we must have an inner vision. which looks forward and sees effects at least half A veontury anend,, ‘Just as | Theodore Thomas dia with his symphony orehes- ra Zi 1s also my belief that each musi- clan in @ generation must create some- thing original to be improved upon Dy the next generation—to follow in. the Way of an idea, or thought or even i sugifeation. ‘0 to me, the most hopeful things for the year have been the original, crea- tive work of Dett, Diton and White be- fause each one Nas, tried out an, orig inal Facial thought for some one in the ext’ generation. to. follgw ‘or. Improve Upon, if possible, Mr. Tibbs, of How- ard University, Washington, D.C, is writing a harmony for use ‘in colored colleges, which may suggest. another harmony to a future musician, ‘About four hundred years. ago, the music of the world was just about where our folk-song development ts. ‘The composers of that time took: some of the simple, well-known refrains, and Monked them out according to the laws of harmony. Dett and Diton are now demonstrat. tng how folk song themes may be de: Veloped even along the lines of classic composition. As publishers do not Seem to be willing to catalogue many Gf these original ideas, the world as Well as the race may be the looser. Tam convinced that if Coleridge-Tay- lot had lived in America, that much of his music would never Have been pub- lished. ‘The race has now reached the place where it needs some standardized must- tal plan, such as Gen. Armstrong and Dr, Booker ‘t. Washington gave for industrial training. MPirst, we need & musle teachers’ fed. ‘eration’ to study the needs of the race Which shall outline a plan for’ the [Whole ten million with an. executive oeThee Golendge-Taylor ” e oe ae cemrieesTavie” Conmarratory he cole see music teachers of ihe intry have.been presenting 24 is niueentaaesn prtendite EE MB 2 Sends, ae aerite, ies En Shen hae einai ae hacen fp more selapiary, Petes nae eee Cem got cabana chat ir ae fee salon nice isolate tne Of thougnt which by the way. like mu- Ge tniate SOE SUT acing on cante, weed eras eects ee cereaagees tee tee, Malte ae ef FMecdore Phomed, rath eal ve fr Seeaete ead fer iseraal eas ihe esn rograe ‘the music teachers all over this broad Seat ae We beg to thank the many newspaper publishers who have honored us from time to time with complimentary copies, We are always glad to get them. Each Alls definite place in the work of tell- ing the story of race progress and de- yelopment—each brings from its home town a fact that Is interesting or a thought that broadens our viewpoint of race history. Big. or little, from great cities or obscure hamlets, we wel- Some them—one and all. ‘Send. them ahead. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Madam C. J. Walker Will Have a $30,000 Home, the Finest Owned By Any Member of the Race. rr oe i 4 Oe Ce r CL x fie [ ft —- # - | | 22. sl oh, i . x‘. ‘ — 2 as LC i oo _. rl st of}. eS 24 ee _ - Sf : ~ i.e bo ee 8 MADAME C. J. WALKER, FOREMOST COLORED BUSINESS WOMAN. ‘THE NORTH CAROLINA AND PROVIDENT ASSOCIATION. (By ©. C. Spaulding, General Man- — tracted’ to. the° inouranoe, profession: Madam C. J. W: a $30,000 H Race. her new home is built at Flushing, [, 1. It will be remembered that ns home was the fine old estate of Bishop Derrick. ‘The madame thought at one time that she would be contented at remodeling the house, But’ on. revisiting there THE PRESENT STATUS OF NEGRO- AMERICAN MUSICAL ENDEAVOR. By Carl R. Diton. ‘The task of adequately estimating the present status of musical achieve- ment among the negroes of this coun- try is veritably ‘a unique one. ‘it is pleasant to observe that their advance- ment In the feld of music. has been extraordinarily marked. Of course, we should expect this of any race which Possessed a similarly rich musical en- dowment. ‘The musical progress of the American negro covers practically’ every phase 0 activity known. to. the artistic world. He has produced male and female sing- ers, pianists, violinists, teachers, con- ductors, and composers. He has de- Yeloped choral societies, brass bands, And "even symphony. orchestras." Aw Singers. ‘The most popular of all the artists with negro, coneert-goers is, the female Singer. When she does not attract 4 large crowd, no other. type of artist need try. She has become, therefore, the most prosperous. The leading fe- male singers are mostly of the colora- ura type, (but ele” aramacte ‘voles is also to be found in the race to a\con- Siderable degree. Occasionally, one may enjoy a program of art-songs ex- clusively. The male singers constitute a very @etermined ot. t say. “determined” because practically all of them follow . ae ces oe ai riberemtalanen SR is ete tel te I eee eee eo ene eee higher ‘grade of employment. to. the reer ee ae ker Will Have ak mye ome, the Finest ‘The home is to be the last word in convenience, comfort and fine art, cost Inge $80,000, the finest_In America by colored people. ‘The madame will reside with her daughter, Mrs, Lelle Robiuson, when in New York. oe eet sag aaa a ‘that of Income. Bxtremely low: salaries TE i aay crema RL Pirate ier senna Se grec aepetinn ts "AS to composers, perhaps the recog- Sig rhe ee cee ee pees Su keegan pees Bie tatcee eraetaees ae Soe Seneca ee eee eee i aren eres oe ee eee ee cee ee ce Te is algo interesting to note in the See ene ee help in his development canfpaign. The ihe oi aercepe a ects ne ash oa en 0 of ite worthy Youn money given in either case would hard- Ty nance the average college man for One year, ‘But the important fact is ine he scholarships Were offered! and ei V"have undertaken now as much of a resume of the work covered by negroes Sie pomable, being” compelied to de pend entirely tipon impressions recel¥. Re'random. As was stated at the be- Binning, the negro has done something {avevery known phase of musical ac- tivity That and more, He has found the need of what might be termed vexten- Sion’ work. A. single individual—a Woman—has for the past decade tray~ ied from piace to plate throughout the country, stopping at any one place Just tong enodgh fo organize a'mixed chorus of usually several hundred voices to ereate more active ‘interest in negre folk-songs. Fo crown her visit. with complete success, she engases one of the finest and largest halls in town and given’ folkcsong concert interspersed Sith compositions by negro composers with now and then a lewimate classic thrown in.” Such concerts, by the Wis; find. a good deal ‘of interest with the white people who attend sometimes. in large numbers, attracted by the folk~ song demonstrations. Drawbacks. But as bright as the outlook would appear, there are still some things that bar the negro trom higher achievement. We are constrained to believe that only a certain amount of progress can. be Smected under any given set of con ditions. Granting that the negro has accom- plished all that vould be expected of fim “under is preaent economic re~ straint, it is but Logical and reasonable fo astime that he will not advance beyond. his ‘present ‘standard “unless that “restraint Ia at least temporarily Qiminished. in order to. bring this ‘Shout, we must assume a charitable at- {tude toward his worth and Work. His Income. must be increased. . ‘The income of the negro artist is about one-third that of ether artists of his ‘class elsewhere. It 1s obvious, then, that he cannot stand the high price of respectable tuition, everswhere Remanded. This is borne’ out in fact chen. we stop a moment. and compare The'Hnanclal standing of the negro. r= Ust ‘supported entirely by his race to that ‘of the one or two fortunate ones Who enjoy. exclusive white patronage. There’ ya “diference in ‘their living, inthe equipment of their studies, in short, in their Intellectual equipment. “thére ix but one solution to present asmeulties, which in. reality is" nota Solution but an ameliorative measure, Bhat ta sor give the musical Leaders of the negro race an opportunity, now an then, to. be heard before white audi- ences exclusively, recelving of course the same remunefation as other artists of thelr particular class. Indeed. this Would be ‘more of an encouragement Than one would ‘at rst. suppose, for Several such recitals together "with thelr regular professional work. among their own race, would enable them at Teast to reserve the. summer “months for musical research and Investigation, Which, through the process of Instruc~ tion and contaet, would be passed on to the lesser lights and future aspirants, A less ‘charitable attitude than this spells the faterof the “American mne= Etow musical future. An individual Sannot support @ family’ in these hard times on sie hundred dollars. a year and study with good teachers. in Fact, hone of the artists of the race could keep up thelr werk on such @ salary were It not for thelr outside concerts It'ls an "amusing coincidence, though, that the length of time given an artist” {eacher, (o conesntize ia Inversely pro= portional ‘to his ability: to teach. ‘And Since. practically all of ‘the artists. of the rate are good teachers, the chance {o tour for any profitable Tength of time is very sium, ‘Then there are other conditions which tend. to ‘Keep ‘the negro back Although ‘appreciation. and attendance at concerts fs very encouraging, the ad- mission fee Ie very small. ‘Ten ‘cents 1g'"the usual price’ for. concerts. “One may demand fifteen cents for a. first: Class ‘affair, and oceasionally’ twenty five ‘cents. “Tnis Intter fee will some day. become universal ifthe women's. ‘clube and Sther “organizations “succeed In thelr present’ co-operation with the artists Brceticatly alt of the touring is. done in the South, where the masses of the race are found. Encouragement Neewed. Hut why mention these disparaging things after the encouraging and hope: Tit Words at the outset? stinply” to Show how dearly. the mesro artist has hought his success. Does he not de> Serve commendation and. tangible en Couragement to de more? Or has this progress been made to no avail?” Ts it possible for the negro here in. America toproduce another Coleridge-Tavlor Under, the conditions mentioned here= inyOr is England alone to, have the honor ‘of having siven to. the world the first. and only ‘distinguished musi« clan of negro descent? ‘the negro here in America has certainly the materia Noj'tnany, month ao yong «ored irl ‘scarcely’ out of her “teens qwon Sver two thousand. dollars’ worth. of prizes ut one of our prominent Bastern University "conservatories! in comport Hon” What more proaf of negro talent 0 we want than that! FORMER INDIANAPOLIS BOY REP- MO DENTS Tie FREEMAN IN DENVER COLe. Master Charles Glenn Stewart, the a= = Pie. ~ va ‘A in the west the past ‘three years. He Is a bright, ambitious lad, a lover of books, and’ will enter high school in the fall of 1916. His parents were both at one time connected with the Indlanapolis Freeman, his mother hav- Ing learned the “cases” on this paper when quite a young lady. His news- paper aspirations come as an inheri- tance sas other relatlves “are also en- aged’ th ‘a ca in Dente, P10. ter t_ supply You wating ema at GOR Nineteen! oa BEWARE OF UNAUTHORIZED PUB- LICATION, PURPORTING TO BE “LIFE OF BOOKER T. WASHINGON. WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec, 15.—Since the death of Dr. Booker T. Washington humerous enterprises have been start- ed and publications advertised as off clally authorized to. be operated and issued “in his name. Many of his friends may be deceived by these glit- tering announcements, unless those in- terested in*bringing out the truth busy themselves with the duty of “heading off” these movements, where they are hot sanctionedipy the family of the de- geased or jed by the trustees of ‘Tuskegee Yamrltate, to all such mat- ters should ferred before’ being placed before the public. DISApropos of this warning, there has been published in a number of colored newspapers lately by a. Washington publishing house the statement. that Dr. Washington had prepared a life of himself, to be handled by that firm. This fs\an entirely erroneous and: un- true statement, as we have reason to know. Dr. Washington has written no books of his life, other than “Up From Slavery.” ” published | by “Doubleday, Page & Co, New York City, and “The Story of My Life and Work,” by J. L. Nichols & Co, of Naperville, 1h, ‘Asa matter of fact, ‘the “really guthorised publication of De. Wasbing- Phones, Old, 4694; New 3058 ‘ Residence Phone, Main, 2407 James N. Shelton (JIM) Funeral Director and Embalmer (LICENSED) No Connection with Any Other Firm Calls answered day or night. We never sleep. Private Ambulance; Vehicle and Auto Service; Lady Attendant. 418-420 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana CONGRATULATIONS The Vonnegut Hardware Co. congratulates the Col- ored Race on the progress it has made within its fifty years of freedom and ‘wishes it continued progress and prosperity VONNEGUT HARDWARE CO. 120-124 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, Ind. See eee cs If It Is For Your Lodge PQS WE HAUE IT! VERE We manufacture Lodge Regalia for every &€ i \; Fraternal Society. Cash or Installment eee VG 4 Plan. Cheapest Badge House in the Count- LEE NS: ry. Catalogue for your Society FREE. Tei Bs) GENTRAL REGALIA GO. zs 7 | The Negro Regalia House. JOS. L. JONES, Pres. (a wr. N.E. Cor. 8th & Plum Hens peo Cincinnati, Ohio .-NATIONAL JUBILEE.. (Second Edition) This is the only book of songs of Negro origin in the world. Every song of Ante Bellum days will be found in this book. The National Jubilee Melodies had-anvexeellent run of its first edition,and became very popular. This edition con- tains 75 more songs than the previous one. This book may be had for 30 cents per copy, postage paid or $3.00 per dozen, express not paid. Address All Communications to the ' National Baptist Publishing Board 523 Second Avenue, North Nashville Tennessee ton's life and work, brought up. to the end of his career and carrying his- tory hitherto unwritten and. unavail- able to. others, is belng prepared by his’ secretary, “Emmett J. Scott, and Lyman Beecher Stowe grandson of Harriet Beecher Stowe, and will be 18- Sued next spring from the’ press of Doubleday, Page & Co. “Phe title, of the new. publication will be “Booker 7 Washington: Builder of a Civiliza- GULFPORT, MISS. Death has visited our community and carried away John L. Collins, @ re- fected, citizen, "on November’ 28, at Wo. He was born in St Mary's Parish, Ea. on October 26, 1844. He was mar: ried ‘to Laura M.’ Leeds on December 23," 1868, and_ lived with until his death. He was elected as justice of the peace of Bay St. Louis in 1882 and filed the ‘offlee with eredit. He was grand. Masonic lecturer for, the Mate of Mississippl, He was survived by a ‘wife, three daughters and two sons. ‘Mrs, Sarah Smith, of Hansboro, Miss. ated in’ New. Orleans and was buried from Riley Chapel SB. chureh. "tev, LOW. Price officiated. ‘air. ‘Joseph Dernsic, one of Hans- boro's highly respected citizens, died at the ripe old age of $6 years,” He denver. & host of ‘children’ and grand. Shtldren: fle Was member 5 SESE atten” Tea vine sevice nee fee es ese Es SE Eien ane win oe teeeeens HR Uidied Ata SSP as an waded ‘ ‘Mra. W. L. Carter, of Ocean Spriccs, the daughter of Col. GV. Roby. 5 Seger. who has been quite sick, but is tow Somerset ace Boe Donte Ai, waaeS a vest irae Aseria he a bene eine Monit beet gettin ica oe a oe ke Fecommiended. = Salta Hagley and Me. vo: canara raed so coe ieyen teens cc santihaar aes cae | SANENewvs: sei to, 2an Paci Riateate Cree, cine Se See Bieees Uhereiae we ee aioe colt? seers, eard 9 while Passing bog ee ee, Ns ae — eee se wh? oe Vm : as Wide: A a wae A ie ‘ a Ge re at n : 4 t er ‘ i a a é oe Fd we A ae ae TRESSIE LEGG AND McGINTY ARTIC BELL. Reminiscences. bu was @ Methodist preacher. He + Retained that dignity in his call ‘ritere one might eal im a min ‘Tobe more exact and. explielt ‘vas @ local preacher. In theatrical ‘iter Ne Would’ have been called inderstudy" He It was who filled vulplt and expounded the gospels IeMabwthee of the regularly or iT malntater, church folks rated Pa a good har ethane, fy south, Shad cthing todo cwith bls” tatture te iy Simprens me “With his" et: vice’and Hogie; oF may. ber tt waa i tiways, heard." a's. sermons cited" over the: buck yard fence. t nsle Sake inang times berore Sun arelved. Vor will T forget those back yard iments, Ta. aad Uncle Jake. iived ijacent lots separated only by A ‘tenes about five feet In height planks of which were one feet Li ith, “closely” tted” together and ‘ted na, vertieal position, ‘icle"sake was short in stature vely ‘more than ‘five ‘and. one-haik while Pa ‘stood. six “feet two In “achings, My "unee’a eyes eul ‘c be'seet above the fence, twinkling vith" humor oF Hashing with anger oF Tehunee asthe discussions progressed. iin Whe never loathe to take advantage OP His Soperion’ heights ae, "would ‘ue his neck over ¢he fence top, and itso met aga aed a rk ‘vents hurting amy" unele’s Ralriess ‘ium fa had) ac mighty. votoe that (ividored ‘and vibrated “upon ‘uncle's \onlManeh fused to fear fof the safety ‘that hapless portion. of uncle's. an- toms, Uncle never Minghedy he. with ‘int the. bombardment.-with Indian Srtitude and stoiclam, impregnable as (ihealtar, Tit hate Was about ‘shx mches tong. ue aiways, brushed It straight, backs iNinging into rellet an intelligent fore: heal, Ma” sald. Pa adopted that style Orhair dresecafter a picture of! the nite, Stodohny seen "in our family Ty'entertained fond hopes of me be- fringe or minister: ie always ‘valued Speurances, "and. asa ‘primary step that direction, ray" head was allowed oo ‘unshorn’ for cseveral “weslks Miranige ‘tor's4yy at the end of that Hstod there Was, nd perceptible “In= ase inthe Yength. of my hair, mo mbt due to the fact. that my hale (ii! not row. straight out but In cle- iis, forming curls, sometimes wulgarty iiled’ Kinks, knaps or, knots. The hile serowing: ‘experiment “was” a fat failures no tonserlel trstrament of lens iromgtn" and durability. than curry ‘nb eouid have, untangled that mass {hale sandbures andethistles.. “the fimily. doctor ‘wood-naturedly. advised \imitistering Sno anaesthetic “before antorting. the. haireustinse operation, Uniliee Sempton ‘of old, Twas. happy to'be short of my fretgal Tooke: and my strength was in no wine diminished Rack to the arguments; they. oc- urred. or recurred; after. each. meal, With “the regularity ‘of an elghtcday Tock. ine Mebutes were never con- fined to" any" given subject, ut the Hihile was given preference.” The cone (roveraies Were never settled, Pa and Uncle held” tenaciously. to. thelr” frst Spinfons: “pa always tool the amrma: tive, forcing: Unete “Jake: to take: the hewative. aide of” arguments. "They would “start” in. low" conversational ones, which rose. ae the argument warmed: with gradual crescendo, until they could be neatd blocks away: shout- Ina and bawiing atone another. with ein tacae saecetah by eas: sna ate Jachoa “Te. wha then Ma spout atep ite the svtanete “hart “unat word spoken’ in a sect mellow tone “ot rempnutranes aeted Iie magic upon my father ana uncle “pa, ‘don't you think you and Jake have Angered ‘enough for thi timer" Pe and nels Jake would look at au, ike mischievous: chitdren caught i"somo. act of misdemeanor fash look ot defiance at each ether and re- tino foodenaturedly ‘into. Uhelr ‘respec tive homes Across the alley from. us Aived a highly respected. white tamilg. The nascutine head’ of ‘this: family’ was. oF Catmed'to. bean. infldel, He" otten Hed" to draw’ Pa into a: discussion of feligion, ‘but, Pa. wisely ‘refused, re~ Inarking to Ma, that It wan useless to Miscuss the attire of God with man who had “deliberately “made up "his Inna to to hell 1h this family was a son, about three vena mycaenion “He: and 1 stood. for ike opinfons of our fathers, and: many Wigioue arguments we had, drawing ‘pon our fathers for material to cone {ihwe the discussions. "I'was no mate {orhim’ in argument: he ceontinually Fin me up ‘against a atone wall of Iniiaet{ty, “once: he asked me: "Can tiod do everything?” Lanawered loudly. in the aMmrmative. ‘then’ watd he, Task him to. turn vour grindstone different: directions at the same times® T looked at the grindstone that T al- ways found go difficult to tur one way oe Muy "way. to sharpen. Pa's "asthe, ‘nd"'was “completely stumped. for. an answer," the boy strutted triumphant reaway. When T told Pa about it he smiled sompathetically, and wala: The Next tive Ne aake. you a ques tion Uike that Just aay, ‘get thee behind hie, aatans This answer tome. Was Cniirely unsatisfactory, T acknowl: sized. myselt beaten. Another “time the 'Voy"confronted mo with this aru: las anyone now living ever seen Jean CHrintt Noe thawed Nen how do you know he existe,” he aaunted, Cicbld SOU ever see Julius Cooger, or auoleon” or. Washington, 1 retorte “Noo” he wae forced to’admit Well, Now to you know (hry. exist= “snelng and talking. Clos-| v Mis shears ih he neon, Seth s'cireas and’ Musical katra ed?” I asked. “History tells us so," sald he. “And. history “tells us that, Jesus Chgint lived,” 1 answered triumphantly. So far the argument was a drav, Dut he eaugnt ‘his second wind and came ack at me with this: “Was Jingus Christ’ white or a cot- ored man?” He ‘caught, me off my, guard. 1. at- most took the count, f ‘kot together slowly, sparred for wind and an open- Ing then feinted with: "done: know, exactly, but T think he lwasbetwix aha between, kind. & SeUOW Mie noe tla When Pa heard the “argument he roared "with laughter. Pa vat gba ml: Fivery’ ono saa so. "Ma. thought he was not only. a good man, but a great one. ‘Ma "taught him’ to read the Bible. He could not read writing, and T never Saw him read 4 newspaper. 1 think he Would have disclaimed ability. to do fo. But he could read the Bible with fase and knew. the scriptures better than many learned ‘Theologians 1 have fver met. "He would read-only the fext for ‘his. sermons, the chapter or chapters he would quote from memory, thus displaying a ‘secret pride in his ability “to” read” and” a wonderful memory. ‘There. was no Joy among us children when Pa was to preach. It meant Eetting out of bed Rt sunrise and in Gividual serabbing “and” scouring | in Ma's largest wash tub. “During the Week ‘we children were left. to bathe Ourselves and comb our hair and we Were never over zealous In the doing. Sunday. was Ma's day to officiate and it'imeant we were to be scrubbed ‘al- most skiniess ‘and each and every in- Gividuat Kink of hair was to be un tangled, so" there was’ walling” and weeping and gnashing of teeth: ‘After we hud been bathed, combed; brushed ‘and. dressed into a” state of Acute discomfort, we were commanded tou sit upright’ ‘and immovable in straight Back chairs, until church time, Under penalty. of annihilation if we disobeyed. ‘Then Ma _ superintended Pa's dressing. "She saw that he put n'a ‘clean, white, stift-bosomed shirt, Rome ‘laundered, "minus "a. gloss and only. of superficial stiffness. Shirt bosom and collar stood the test very Well inthe winter, but wilted. Into. humid mass at the first direct rays of the summer sun. Pa. would put. on Ms black broad cloth sult, worn only When he preached and upon state occa sions, ‘bought with. the ultimate ‘pur~ poe o¢ serving as a burial shroud, When Pa had dressed Ma_would call hhim for final inspection; pull the knot Of his black, bow tie from behind. his ear to its rightful position in front button the front of tis trousers, whlch Pi always forgot to do: reach beneath his “Vest and take ‘up “about elght Inches of auspender strap, which oper ition" took up. dust so amueh slack tn the trouser Tega, that lay in generous folds upon, his’ shoctopm, and_raised the walle band Somewheres near. its proper place.” She would then carefully rash nis high sitle hat, place it upon Nis head and. start him’ om to chureh How proudly Ma would gaze after Pav as he walked’ away, with. hands Clasped Behind his back, body slightly inetined forward.. shoulders drooping from’ ‘years of toll, yet. there was a stately dignity ‘and Majesty of ‘bear= nig that fmpressed. all who saw. him, Ewell be-niong airectiy! Sta" would “Don't be late, Ma," Pa would answer back’ without turning. » Such a. thing Ag Ma" being late on Pa's Sunday to preach was ineoncetvable Pa dominated the, ehureh of whten he. was one of the founders, He felt that he was appointed ef God. to shep: and. ite flocks, and ‘he maintalned his Kuardinnship’ with Jealous care” and Gnflaycing. zeal. Ministers stood in awe of his potent influenee over the’ congregation. and even the bishop, Inadvertediy” eonsult- ed his desire before appointing a new divine ‘for ‘Bethel chureh. Pa was inishty In his wrath and condemnation of any wrong done his chureh er con: rewation, but gentle ‘asa. woman when calied upon to. minister to the sick, the distressed or the dying. Pa had another claim to distine- tion, ho was a Civil War veteran, Yel- low with age and framed. upon the parlor Wall was his honoratie™ dis: charge “from” service, "after. serving more than two years ‘with one of the colored ressiments recruited from Mas= sachusetts If Ma was proud of Pa as a preacher, he was my ideal hero. when ne donned his faded blue army suit: put onthe flat crowned ‘cap, with the éroased sabres and the detters. U. Sin. front, shouldered the old muzzle loading mus ket and marched ‘proudly’ down. the street. while the fife and drum band payed’ the rocking tune, “The Girl I Left’ Behind Me," or the inspiring strains of ‘John’ Brown's Body" Lies Mouldering in the Grave.” "a was’ wounded at the battle of Fort Wagner, He and a comrade were carrying heavy ‘timber to be used in strengthening a trench, when a shell burst near them, Killing the com= rade and inguring Wal internally. Te was this wound that eventually caused nig death. : vhen "Pa was stricken upon his Jeath bed, Uncle Jake scarcely tet his side “for Fest or food,” For hours ‘he would sit there ‘holding Pas hands ihe while Pa writhed and groaned with *Xerulating pain. “Jake! “Yes, Willis!” “Ii soon know. the answer to all yar arguments. “The Master will’ tell me all, and Ti sit at His feet and isten—and—and TH ask him-not to onget—“vou—Jake.” Taknd Willis, save me a place by your ide, you-you Wont have “long "to valtn - i a vaganza, season 1916. A merry Christ- |S mas to all friends In and out. 3 Z li a ir THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. EE Leena BPRS AIRS AIRS ARS ADRS ADIN TINS, § RNIN AIS ARRAS IRS AOS IRS ARR ADRS ARN ARS ADDR AINA S _ Wanted Fore. ‘ e exander 1 Ollrvers é BOCOCOO OOOO ODO OO OOOO DOOOOOEOEOOOOOOOOOSODO SEDO SO LOSS OST ODOSOSOSSOSSOD OSES OOEOOS OOO OOSOS SHOOESESOSESSSSSOSOSOES, \ Circus & Musical Extravaganza Us g é . , Employing All Colored People y . 100 - People for Chorus - 100 E .” cenesesereseoreserreeteereeeereetieteyettteereiseenurreriotieseeetsetoreeeeboteesens sebesbtrasrerbeoetesesssees j Musicians, Singers, Dancers and Comedians, Novelty Acts of all Kinds suitable for Circus. No d Act Too Big, but must be First-class as we pay Real Salary. > Do egebeaaeieaies eieeen Herida cicis series aL seeescrieeirnasenbasteren teste iss deen poe cet D H 5 < ry a : 5 ; Mlexander Tolliver, Gen’ Mgr. - «2.2% Albert Wells, Ass’t Mgr, Sco) GA, Doyle, == ~S«CCanvasman with 12 assistants E.S.Pike, | - - = - = _—_- Advertising Agent < H. Wooden, - - - - Cheif Chandelierman Susie Cooksie, - - - - Head Ticket Seller , S. Batchler, Superintendant of Property, 4 assistants Clara Bowman, - - - - Wardrobe Mistress : W. Irving, eee - Master of Transportation A. Williams, - 9 - = - - Equestrine Director faa LE RFE ULUL LHL HEE eet Address All Mail to z g | AlexanderTolliver, Gen’IMogr. 5 Box 568, New Orleans, La. ; TN ER ER ENC EN IN ON TAN ANNI AN ANE TON AN TN ONCE RCE “Yes, Willis!” “Im 'so glad I'm ready to go, it 1 had neglected preparation until’ now, I would be lost? the pain is too great, Tcould,not—pray.” ‘And Unele Jake sobbed in tearless asuent. ‘Then the kind-hearted neighbors told us with hushed voices that Pa was dying. ‘Tenderly they lead. us, one by ons, to his bedside; there he Kissed us affectionately and laid his cold hands upon’ our bowed heads white he aoked God in-Hfis mercy. to Care for us. ‘Tearful. bewildered and appalled at the terrible calamity abont' to befall us: trembling and frightened at the hear presence of the grim. reaper, death, we passed into another room, Soon” the "heart-breaking sobs. of mother told us that Pa had passed from time into eternity. “The day of the funeral was bitter cold, The small children were not per- mitted to attend. I was allowed to go to the church, which was only a short Gistance from ‘our home. - Snow had fallen the night before and the frost flakes sparkled in the brilliant sun- light like myriads of priceless Jewels. I remember saying: to my mother: “God has forgotten that Pa is dead else He ‘would not let the sun’ shine 50, brightly.” vGod never forgets, my son,” softly answered ay mother: that we should Fejolee at the out-going and weep at the in-coming.” ‘Phe Iltte church was crowded. Hun- dreds could not gain admission. 1 Wondered if Pa could hear the many beautiful. ‘things. the minister said about him or know how well the peo- ple loved him and how mueh” they hiourned his departure. ‘Wrapped In the folds of his country’s flag, for which he had courageously fought and as bravely died, they laid him. to rest-in Mt. Hope’ cemetery. While my mother cried softly, the coid clods fell with sickening thud’ upon the coffin. Mournfully the buglar sounded Taps," then the veterans fired a last volley over the grave of their fallen comrade. Whenever I visit home; those who knew my father are sure to note my. Strlicing resemblance to him. ‘They in- Varlably ‘remark: “If you are only as good a man as your father.” T have earnestly tried to emulate his virtues, but up to the present I have fallen far short of the marke and only succeeded in acquiring a decided droop tomy shoulders. and a. tendency. to walk with my body slightly inclined. SALEM TUTT WHITNEY. S. H. DUDLEY 1S WELL. The Little Comedian Playing to Ca- pacity Houses On the Pantages Circuit. A tlie weouaneaisfone ental tr sohufe"an eS We bidlee, tie attere reer ate ie corer ei ee SAT Tide Maser vuelta sant caeal Cee ee rede ease ne are fis caneeace GHGR GE thet onoisien Re sabuiee Sap cet a aaniuteas IR eo turer sere eganine to corane ace oe formance claimine tate ‘hed sd: doriieed bautey end tne peonis ‘conse Teeetpasine aaa aieeae rey buat ret Re | sHecManidipuciey: must appear if he was not in bed. So Dudley appeared and asked the i= dience to excuse his act as he was hot able to appear and got paid ‘for that,” About ten words was what Dud= ley “drew his salary for and now the Hitie ‘comedian is playing. to capacity houses on the cireult and winning new: fame. Manager Pantages has ‘aiseaey: offered him a new contract for next feason, but we hope Gorsce's ‘ft Bed’ Toye ame: Neaalng a big’ colored, cag: pany Of players ay in the gus ad Som ag we,need & company of {hat kind to Play tye cltien Roa" et ik sete Rave Bert Williamatof St Dedicest tarawing ‘cand Not that Ge’ 488 ‘no other comedians that could take reading Comedy” role, but tisue ake thevonlytwo that could ect int seotte ‘bookings, ‘and "are todas ‘oe PeeBe? ‘ized box ofice attractions, 'Wnst ts Pubile want today ta's company Made yy one of these stars and surrounded. With plenty "of young: talent snoye tet to tnide the soungntere away, Sue Bet Mimoue'to, “the frene ana pubkt Rut crvner and ‘pve the, Seat kbty yt Sang ayer hal mia ie up Soaley fa Williame han wine. cba teact “eit She SURE, Bass Sno fontract with Bi RP ah RRR Tr ih ET oe cars rae Cn : ed ae =| i Z a Sy é IN Wie Po e ; LUELLA wens, OF the team of Wall and Wells, the other washing, fm th frst and only lady of her race to'per- glasine thin age With Tolliver big, Show, “doing two Main Beaker * ob t er é ag : SAR) J “akageoake Wt re vera nase Foted for making young performers, He brought out more than all of our other shows combined. We. will not cell any, names, just ‘top and think it over. We hope to see a Dudley ageres Sation next season. I being’ a close observer of the colored theatricals, be. Meve I voice the sentiment of all lovers of race advancement. Yours truly, A BOOSTER AND NOT’A KNOCKER. GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THE. ATER, PHILADELPHIA. (By J. Gray.) Merry Christmas! Laugh-provokins comedy, tuneful music, “a sprightly and ‘unusually attractive ‘chorus, and a lavish scene serve to make the one other working from the top of tent, closing this act with a headepin and a forty-foot fying breakaway, which has been one of the feature acts and a sensation on the show. ‘They are booked for Tolliver's Negro Circus, season 1916. act musical revue, “Exploits in Africa,” offered. by Billy ‘King! & Co, at “Gib. son's New Standard theater this week & show that. is thoroughly enjoyable And entertaining. The. audiences all Week’ showed thelr apreciation of the efforts’ displayed by the principals by giving numerous encores. Others of the "bal were Towels and. Towels Schir's Circus, Johnson and Young, Sims and Williams. ‘The Parsing of the Old-Time Minatrel. There are not many successful de- lineators ‘of the old-time Negro. min- strel_ on the stage, and this is doubt. Tess due to the fact that the. tealning school for" such charseter actors-—the minstrel ”'show=—has gradually been Dassing out ‘of existence... We ‘can. Te- fall Hawley's Black Pitty, Callender’ George’ Minstrels, Richarda and Prin- gle's. Minstrels, “and later Billy Ker: Sand's [vividly ‘in our mind. in which were displayed" some splendid exam: bles of the old-time Negro. A. splen- did example living is Sam Lucas, who ly now ill ina New. York. hospital: Bob Kelley, ‘the Bohee brothers, and a number of others that we can't think of. "Those good. old “daddies” are Feiles of antebellum days and, like the soldier of the civil, war, the typleal Negro servitor is disappearing: Its place Is taken by a new kind of Negro man, an ‘attendant upon public schools and ‘collewes, with new ideale and with a'power to attain some of them. "We Welcome the new type, but We have sentimental interest th the “old when we hear Harry Burletgi's folklore songs, and we rather regret the die: appearance from the acenes of life of the “picturesque character’ whose lo¥~ able nature and Whose ‘simplicity’ the veteran minstrel knows so. Well, how to delineate. Let's pray” for his. re~ covery MACON (GA.) SHOW NOTES. es 3 ei a Magnoliz Singing and Dar Seat oles socuentel meat ofa liver’s Circus and Musical A Merry Chriserr Luella Wells ar ' Trapeze Original, Unique, Sensational; A Mery Christm Magnolia Brown! | Singing and Dancing Comediene rot keel ieee Gaveread Masini meerageemeeane ior Luella Albert Wells and Wells ' Trapeze Artists Original, Unique, Sensational; a Novelty of Comedy and Skil A Merry Christmas to All Friends ' > - ES A A ai ae 8 Ny i ce! aes 9 : 3 bh : Te a } ae as: RAINEY & RAINEY sce ff ae ae oe erie en cteeepere ey re ‘Season 1916. A Merry Christmas to all Friends Tr Assassinators of the Blues. Just closing a successful seascn with Tolliver's Big Show. Booked with Tolliver’s Circus and Musical Extravaganza ‘Season 1916. A Merry Christmas to all Friends scrap Garret ereerpit tg lk gts this ‘over the footlights in such @ catchy Way that she receives encore After’ encore. Mr. Davis Is. singing “Aunt Dingh’s Child” ‘They close with a pretty little number, “It's All Your ‘Fault.”" Elmore and Davis are good entertainers and have a good, clean act ‘Tolliver and Chappelle are doing a high-class singing, talking and danc~ ing act this Week. ‘Miss Chappelle i singing “Feiss. latest. number, "My Venetian Rose.” She takes the audi- ence by storm with this beautiful bal- lad. ‘Then they do a double version of “T Want to Linger.” Mr. Tolliver Ys featuring “Chinese Blues” in Chie nese costume. ‘Their closing number. “To Have, to Hold, fo Love.” is splendid. “They ‘send regards to the Smith-Bright Players, also the Smart Set.” ‘They extend many thanks to Mr. Douglass for the kind treatment they have recelved during their engagement here. ‘The Goodlets, instrumentalists, are playing this house. ‘They are playing AIL kinds of instruments, each one with ‘Allen and Morton, billed as “Two Fools and a Fiddle” are good. Miss" Elenear Wilson ‘ison next week's Dill FREEMAN IN MEMPHIS, TENN. ‘The Indianapolis Freeman ts-on sale at the New York Cafe, 333 Beals aves hue. Charles Stewart, aient. After ordering your breakfast, look over the Freeman, Read The Freeman for all news all tke tee H. B. HOWARD saaaet ee ea . Brown! cing Comediene Nee eneayer se Albert id Wells Artists | Novelty of Comedy and Skill $ to All Friends 13 ANNUAL STAGE REVIEW The Past Half Century Era—The New Participial in Motion Pictures Performances—Forecast of the Future (By Sylvester Russell.) All hail the new Half-Century year, the Christmas tide we love so dear, the New Year belts to bring us cheer, the Holiday Deckman of historic fame With its Exposition, is here. Once in the dear days half beyond realm, there was a harvest and a field for all, And when a feeling of regard for one man and his artifacts performed with invested into the hearts of the people and the burden of sin and enmity they now carry was minus, performers were not alone. A stage life was a joy and a wonderful anniversary and one of traditional I must briefly relate that Robert Cole's memory as first and foremost in my memory. But with his name, clustered with the first, is Billy Johnson, his first partner, Jesse A. Shipp, Bob A. Kelley and Bert A. Williams and by Bert A. Williams and George Walker, the funniest and later the toughest, won world wide fame. JOHN H. HARRIS Ernest Hogan, who was the first and only successful big lone star, is also sweet memoir. Three books he has written include *Cruising with pride* and that I once criticized him for two years, but he appreciated its value. He would also give a recollection of his career, the work of Robert Cole and asserted that Black-Patti was a great woman and a christian. He's also the second part of the team work of Rosemary and the team name blossomed again. Sissieraette Jones, known as Black Patti, and trudy the greatest and best equiv. of the team, will also be chanted in dearest memory. There has been no great notation of the greatest old one's places except that Salem Tutt Whitney holds the first record in the waning days of musical comedy magician, who is also often loomed up in the class as often as his health would permit. S. H. Dudley, a King, distinguished by being a great comedian and one act play producer. A. B. took first rank as a record breaker of the new era. The latest acquisition to the higher ranks was when Flournay directed the biopic Mitchell and Fanny Wise in the cast made their stellar debut as comedy stars at the Lafayette theatre in 1985, and the advent of musical comedy, about 1888, Sam Lucas, the veteran actor, minstrel and song writer, and the original colored Uncle Tom, had the world before him. And right in opposition as a rival in minstrelsy, the name of Billy Ker- A. B. sands, the big mouth comedian, became a housewife, word up to his final death. The four great figures which I have submitted pictorally, two of whom were the most famous, one other two living at this writing, were ideals of their day and individuals whose work was so important that 'tis best bygones be gone and let what has been seen that swayed our minds, touched our hearts, perplexed 'tis best, cooled our temperaments and thrilled our very being with paroxysm, be numbered with the things of our lives and made artists shine and made the public bow and worship the very ground upon which we are numbered with those whose human weaknesses for the most created violent tempers and made managers of a host of patience fall. Those who won and lost were marked in two departures. The first was the comedy, the next to vaudeville, and the 14 The Greeting. With its Exposition, is here. Bob Ccle. Black Patti. Sam Lucas. weaker failed. Others who had believed in the discovery of motion, invented by Thomas A. Edison, prospered by the invention of motion picture houses and found a good business and a profitable idle job in catering to audiences which consist mostly of meek and low-score idlers. The invention of motion change from all those enduring years [Name] when fame had rent the air with nameless wonders, we are led into a new era which marks the turning of the tide in modern performances. Lack of Appreciation for the Classics. I would give one hundred dollars if the young artist generation could see their art now, and I would give twenty-five years ago. Those were the young artists who were preciated and not interrupted by the flavor of caricature. Today Shakespeare is seldom presented, and if he were to understand his literature and its interpretation in tragedy after seeing it presented, because in present day education children give special attention or permanent committal to none, so in conventions scholars. While it was not a wonder, it was wonderful that Black Patt's children patrons spellbound, but she did. She is a woman of great renown and distinction, of her services flattered and of her high artistic level. Dross and foolishness cannot always take the place of the great art vocalist and dramatic matron, and the high artist Mitchell although a little whimsical like a great many actresses, is a great artist vocally and dramatically persecuted and slandered by ignorant knaves of managers, men whose menace they are untrained and do not know. What managers should do in the future is to uphold the classics being presented on every bill. Billy Kersands THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER An Overture to Musicians. The Price of Esteem and Bogus Flattery. Formulated Suggestions for Organization When in Pueblo, Colo. you can pur- chen. In Brownsville, O. Blagarth. In 109. West First street. General Villa March For Piano The Kid H. Thomas House When in Chicago Visit the The time has come when the colored managers, agents, and others that I mean by that is that we should organize and have companies at our disposal for over 100 people, or any other the colored should or- by that is have com- and build any other Mrs. Margaret Ward, Prop 3148 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. ters!--Composers! your instrumental numbers arranged for piano or R & O, by sing. "Under the Starlight Skies." My charges the lowest of k. One Poem set to mu i. $1.00; or 2 for $10. Money back other work. Copy of above mentioned song lc. Profes- sure. Address Robert VanSickle, Composer and Ar. FRANK H. DUKES Singing and Eccentric Dancing Comedian now playing around Cleveland, O., but will be in Akron, O., all winter, Address Frank H. Dukes 94 North High Street, Akron, Ohio s Greetings to All Is now playing around Cleveland, O., but will be in Akron, O., all winter, Address Frank H. Dukes 94 North High Street, Akron, Ohio Christmas Greetings to All In Line with the Originals Theatrical Enterprises t., N. W., Washington, D. C. v W. Henry Today Something Good for Managers and Actors STAGE REIVEW OF YEAR,-SUG GESTIVE THEATRICALS ON THE DEMO LESTIMA- TION OF EUGENE ELMQRE (BY SCRIP.) No year during this decade has been so rich in results for the colored theater community. Last year we felt very pessimistic regarding the future of the Negro performer; this year we are on the verge of rosy progress. First of all, suggestive theatricals are on a decline, due to the noteworthy work of the Negro while manager of the Lincoln Theater, New York City, in regard to this terrifying regime at this new house, made it impossible for a performer to present any salacious offering, and thereby entail a loss of the opportunity to witness clean performances. The novelty proved so popular that the proprietors of the other theaters underwent what has gone down into the theatrical history as the Billy King incident. The is the most conscientious man that has ever attempted to give our people a deeply regulated, and deeply regulated, his passing is a crime that time will never remove. We have colored managers who regard their work as the black man but in Elmore we have a white man who will sacrifice even his personal integrity to a negro performer bettered. The Lincoln cannot prosper without him. The theatrical public needs this first champion of a clean stage among our man- Aside from Mr. Elmore's championship the decline of suggestive theatrical conscience. Both managers and performers are awakening to the fact that the act has grown weary of filth and slime, and craves a little better. Second, the past year has been a goldmine for companies have come forth with musical comedies, based on Negro life. Of these we can safely say the Smart Set companies have come forth with the Abrand 'lords', S. Tutt Whitney has produced a musical comedy of higher literary merit than any based on the works of his lyrics have poetic merit and achievement that seldom belongs to a librettist. Mr. Whitney is also a great teacher who has managed to fall into the school of an eater comedian. Best of all his is the standard-bearer of art during an age when art lies prostrate on the Negro No theatrical career died during 1915. Theaters are young, virile and amphitheateric. In Wilmer Miller, who is head of the "Broadway Rastus" milieu, he shows an unwanted lethargy, but old blood is never the best blood for art. The Miller are young, virile and amphitheateric, have some talent that must be respected. Let the Negro performer go on impressing himself every day, protecting his birthright and keeping himself free of the theatrical devils that haunt him everywhere. He is on trial and it is up to him to succeed. LEW W. HENRY URGS CO-OPERATION. For Theatre Building—Suggestions For Improving The Performer's Chances—Organize Is The Word. A. E. B. T TOMMY HARRIS (Single) COY-HERNDON The Boy who put the "oo's" in Hoops, Featured with the Nashville Students for Six Years Prosperous New Year to All. LEW W. HENRY. Washington, D. C. To Actors and Writers! Who not Protect your acts and writings by copyright, whi-h for a reasonable fee. Info Indianaapolis Ind.: Lawyer and Notary Public: 41 Indiana Ave. New phone 537-1. The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome Gibson's New Standard Theatre! South St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop. Want first class acts of all kinds. Also booking road shows. Address John T. Gibson, Proprietor Composed by J. C. Turner The march is original, catchy and clever. The melody and arrangement is excelent. Published by the Piano copies of this march can be had from The Freeman office on receipt of price, 90c. 2409 El Street, Dallas, Texas Booking good stock companies, vaudeville performers and road shows. No act too large, but must be good singers and cancers. Send mail to Ed. Lee and D. V. Hooper, Managers. States Theatre KID H. THOMAS HOUSE Furnished Rooms and Bath Light Housekeeping 3507 State Street, Chicago, Illinois FEATURE PICTURES ONLY Eight Piece Orchestra The Finest Picture House Outside of the Loop. Continuous 2:30 to 11:30 Daily. Admission 10c Queen Theatre Wants to hear from all good acts. Letters answered same day. Address Sam E. Reevin, Mgr., 318 Pine Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee ODaniel & Russell Engraving Co. PHOTO ENGRAVERS AND ELECTROTYPERS. Halftones and Zinc Etchings in one or more Colors QUALITY WORK AND PROMPT SERVICE 122 E. Ohio St. Indianapolis WANTED! A Novelty Act That Makes Good Allie Young The Clever Cat on the Wire, late of the Alabama Minstrels. Open for Engagements Address Allie Young. 3657 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois Singles, Teams, Trios, Stock Companies and Road Shows. Lobby Display and Costumes must be First Class. Will send tickets to right parties. Write or wire J. W. WILLIAMS, 102 Greenwood Ave. High Class Vaudeville Acts Must have good singing and dancing act, with first class wardrobe and lobby display. Write. Mgr. New Queen Theatre 1712 Fourth Ave., Birmingham, Ala. The New Grand The Stroll Amusement Company 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. Henry Butler, of Colored Y. Y. C. A., Wins 2d Place In a Five Mile Running Race-Paul Koehring, Given a Handicap, Comes in First. Carl Dickerson, of Colored Y. M. C. A. Leads in Five Mile Walking Race TURY—A REVIEW OF SPORT ACTIVITIES. (By Billy Lewis, Indianapolis.) heavyweight contenders until the eclipse at Havana, Cuba. However, the eclipse at Havana shows how important half century is and secure. The glory of the world was won, and in the court sat stalwarts scarcely less in form than the then great 'I am ammy' Willy Wonka. He recently beat Sam Langford in New York is the latest addition to the list of the most not be predicted for him in spite of his fine showing because it is little likely white men will not meet him. Little George Dixon, the little master, long, long ago came and made first place in the lightweight division. He was the poetry of the fighters slidered the dreadnought. All writers refer to him in the utmost tender way, regretting that such a man had to go to the dreadnought from their beloved him. He associated with them; he fought them; he beat them, and yet they loved him. He, from their pen, is the love of pugilism, and for whom men—white men never tired doing something until the bosom of the earth claimed Then that other little master—that modern master—whom many of us saw, was a master of cool things. Joe Gans. For consideration of Negroes these men, Dixen and other black men, when spoken of, color and race were forgotten. When fighting it was the same way. The ringside frequenters were the ones who fought; nor has one sylable of unmerness been uttered regarding the decisions in any of their fights. In these considerations to which so many of us are now striving. They lived and died in the creation was not a thing of subservience uncustomary to other men. Baseball is the great game of the republic. It has grown in respectability and interest until it attracts the attention of the best writers are not ashamed to watch and write of it. Heads of communities, of states, of the nation fund it a most pleasurable pastime and worthy proaches, in these days, the tournaments of old in general interest and enthusiasm. It bids fair to stay because nothing of the brutal is a part of romantic love, and romantic when the great crowds of beautifully dressed women and fine appearing men by the thousand are spread around those beautiful—the kinds of aspects. Then the band, on opening days, and distinguished dignitaries on hand to toss the first ball making for the most impressive spectacular, which is the that of an imbriate—there's nothing brutalizing. Our people have not been different to the white people in this respect. The great game of baseball has come up and we have come to think of pay, a living wage. Many of our young men are making good salaries out of baseball. Young men who find work in the sports industry and training are making from $40 to $150 per month, much more than the average wages of these who "really work." This development has been within the last few years. I do not wish to charge up everything to Jack Johnson's acumen, but just the same, I do not wish to charge up other sports and other sports matured readily to the battle of Reno. Indianapolis has a great A. B. C's baseball team. A few years ago the men were playing for what they could get; that was not much. A beer booth and other sports matured readily to make the game profitable. This has made our club in Cuba engaging the teams there. It goes South to train just like the white men and the members live by playing ball. Rube Foster's team is another birth of the nation. This team has been the nation's best football players. It is now in the Hawaiian Islands. Not only are these teams held to be worthy and great among our own people, the white race, those who have knowledge of football, plays codes that the individual development could not be better in many instances, but the development never has a word to say. Hurrah for development; it might win out some day. . . . New York, St. Louis, Kansas City, Louisville and Nashville also are noted for baseball teams of colored players. The greatest of them is best of them. The greater schools have their aggregation of football players, and who meet in contests where they exhibit the same knowledge of tactics as the players shown by teams of white players. In other respects, basketball, tennis, golf, the race has done practically what the are has demanded. The record in college basketball has been out. Running, jumping, walking, bicycle riding, have found us at the very front more than once. We have added more to desire along these lines. The above picture shows Paul Koehring White, of the Indianapolis Technicolor high school, and Henry Butler, of the M.A. school, meticulously a neck and neck five miles running stunt about the Mounment Place of the White school there. Mounment 24th. The white ladler it finish by something better than a minute. This was due to the fact that Butler to give Koehring a handshake at Carl Dickerson, colored, of the Y. M. C. A., was in the five miles walk, beating a bunch of other fel- The fifty years' end of activity in our own right finds us all right in the sport, especially when we sometimes thought that we are ahead of time. At any rate, if there's consolation or satisfaction to be gotten out of the fact that we are tooiling the people with it, we must take those things—consolation and satisfaction in abundance. If we did not the leading sport, is given the most attention in a way. This is because of the often repeated thing of personal strife. The best machine by way of man can be a machine by way of man, with the biggest bank account. The human race is obsessed that way and has been since it began. They sang, they danced, they caused he it put over Goliath with his slingshot. This, of course, was not a hand-to-hand mix-up, but it was a test of the human spirit. They sang songs of the prowess of the individuals who deliberately went forward to pit their courage and strength. With head erect to probable punishment, persecution to death. The duel, as best understood is the prettiest of the forms of the meet. Every step of the process from the exchange of cards to the spiring away of victor and vanquished is a series of manhood as a fine art. Pugilism, the joust, the tournament, are all of the same order. Just as the game of chess requires the others. In the days when the fairest daughter of the land with her own hands, pink and white, decorated the king, the opponent's lance, or successfully wielded the battle-ax. Pugilism gets so such a power that the chance of enhancing the alice's a tale of romance by incorporating a recital of pile driving fists, beefy faces encounter, and which will never did until living things repudiate the law of their creation. It is the Roman Pugilism by our people have made the ranks, and has kept the pace. And the romance of the speculation. One would think that the years of slavery would have so cowed the spirit that the Negro would have been white man. And with some races of colored people this is true. Our race in this respect was as those toys of on that was man! The somewhat brutal aspect of pugilism, yet scarcely less than that of the gentleman, is the emphasis on the Princess persevered in tournaments has not made for the best reputation. Some of us have thought that our pugilistic eminence was not to our good. Some of us have contended that we were being developed rather than the human, and on which greater civilization depends. On the whole we have looked with a certain sardonism on sport lines. But in spite of this calm there was a general sense of enjoyment when Jack Johnson, after passing through the jungle period of our freedoms, was forced to face with the word excissor emblazoned on his banner. The forefront in any old capacity is not without value. Dr. Washington said: "Be the best booty." Johnson's victory was epocalyptic in the history of sport among us. True enough, we had in every form. But we had to appear as opposed to a regular engagement. Receptibility and importance attached when he put Reno on the map. If accustomed to the face, it was an elixir which up until that time had never been quaffed; undoubtedly to our social respect, it was more love; it made for the kind of respect that's good for a people as a nation. He was a birth of the nation more loved by Germany may not be any more loved by America, but it is respected and admired. Peter Jackson was a foreigner, an American. We can not count him as a man who has been his him. But to all intents and purposes was one of our own. He was a refuse permission champion, best white men champion, at least because he was classed as one of our own. It was best after all that this man would not have colored man would not have meant what it meant when Johnson met Jeferson, Corbett, Fitzsimmons, Jeffries. Burns, of men. They trained and fought unhindered auspices. The public had grown less straight, faced; a new era of publicity, and recognized generally and observed, headed this formidable list until it headed this formidable list and superior generalship also cut him. The crown passed to Jess Willard, who promises to wear it for some time. To the front came Sam McVey, Sam Lankford and Joe Jeanette, who shined to extent by light borrowed of Johnson. To the back were presented the extreme ascent in pugilist. While Langford, Jeanette and McVey upwards in popularity ewing to Johnson's ortheless were the goods—first-class, the goods in fee simple, and at the head of their arm. The coming of Willard, of course, has dimmers on the trumvirate. They were. The Running Race. . . . ... . . . --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER C. A. time 30:20; Herbert, Y. M. C. A. time 30:21; Powell, Franklin, time 30:22; May, Bloomington, Ind. time 30:23; Roberts, Deaf Institute, 17; Archer, Deaf Institute, time 33:25. The Walking Race. A one-minute handicap wrecked the chances for Coleman Clements of the Y. M. C. A. He finished seventh after running in great form the entire distance and was the winner. Koehring, winner of both OFFERS TO KNO BIG SCRAPPE HARRY This is a picture of Harry Willis, the New Orleans boxer whom many eastern fight critics are proclaiming to be the best heavyweight fighter developed within memory. However, it is not likely that he will ever get a chance at the world's title unless some fighter who does not draw the color line defeats champion Jess Willard. Willard will never defeat a fighter never attain a fight negro. Last Friday night, December 3rd, Willis made a boob out of Sam Langford, the Boston tar baron, and his performance was a success. He and his team won York ringsides. And all fight fans know WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. Dan O'Leary, 74 years of age, has not walked 1,000 miles at a stretch for a couple of years and is getting restless, so he is getting to bett $500 he can beat anybody in the world in a hike of 500 or 1,000 miles. Yale has made a better record than Harvard against all opponents in the history of football at the two institutions. Yale started football in Harvard two years ago. The records Games. Won Lost. Tied. Yale 394 364 29 19 Harvard 370 318 48 9 O'Leary, who is now in New York, hopes to get a race out of his old rival, Edward Payson Weston, who is 77, but still quite a walker. A race between them is not a bad thing. They have already met three times in great contests in Chicago, London and San Francisco, O'Leary always winning. The National League had a .000 hitter this season. He's Karl Adams of the Chicago Cubs, and he didn't get a chance to look part in 25 games. His only redeeming feature was a lone sacrifice hit. Reports on the grand circuit season show Tommy Murphy was the leading money-winning driver and trainer. He led the first three games with thirty-first, thirty-two and a half seconds and seventeen and a half thirds. Stakes and purses paid for the circuit season to $4500 and the season lasted thirteen weeks and there were 206 races. NEW YORK, Dec. 9. "Keep a-goin': This is Chaney Depee's advice to the aged. The veteran statesman, from the height of his 81 years, looked down the street and said, "M. Bowers to retire from the service of the Rockefeller interests because of his 70 years. "Mr. Bowers is making sure he shall be 82 years on April 23, and I feel big prizes, was in good condition at the end of the fifth mile, running his second quarter as if it were his first. The ball all finished in good physical condition. Dickerson, colored Y. M. C. A., time 46:07; Schnitzin, Bloomington, time 46:07; Hudson, H. M. C. Institute, time 08; Hudson, Y. M. C., time 46:20; Del Morse, Y. M. C., time 46:45; Ed Habbe, Y. M. C. A., time 47:97; Ed Habbe, Y. M. C., time 47:10; Roell, Y. M. C., time 48: CK OUT TWO RS IN SAME RING WILLS. that Langford is one of the best boxers ever produced. Willis is under the management of Jim Buckley, whose keen knowledge of the sport from obscurity to the top of the heavy-weight division, and according to an announcement made on Friday, meet Frank Moran and Jim Conley in the same ring on the same night, with the presence of Willis fails to knock out both Moran and Coffey within five rounds apiece, he will forfeit Willis end of the year. Your sporting writers wish to name. This remarkable proposition has caused a sensation in New York boxing circles. as well and capable as I did at 72, or at 62, or at 52. Don't think golf will take the place of a life work. The mind and body must be kept busy to prevent FOOTBALL SEASON'S DEATH BOLL. DON APPLAS, 15, Lima, Ohio, high school. Injuries received in practice. BLOOD INJURY, St. Louis, Texas. Blood vessel in head burst. ROLAND CASNER, 20 Burnsville, W. Va., died two weeks after injuries were sustained. DAVID CHAMBERS, 17, Decatur, Ill., high school. Skull fractured. BRYAN SCOTT, captain. Vertebrae damaged when head struck knees of St. Louis University player he tackled. FLOYD GILBERT, captain Grangeville high school, Moscow, Idaho. Neck broken. PIERCE DUCAS, 17, Jefferson Collora Nova Orleans. legs, HAIL, ROOT, halfback, Normal School, Charleston, III. Blood vessel in head ruptured, JOHN, CHARLESTON, 17, North Braddock, PA. Internal injuries received when players piled on top of him in scrub game. Let year the death roll in football when fifteen. The difference may be the result of changes in rules, but that is doubtful. Deaths this season occurred among members of the big, well trained college eleven. In most cases the players were in team, not in high school independent teams where there is little or no system of physical training. BIG FIGHT CARNIVAL PLANNED FOR FIRSTING. South American Sportmen Will Bring Basketball Show at Buenos Aires, Almería Millionaire South American sports men are planning for a pilgrimage car nival to be held at Buenos Aires, Argentina, next spring in which the four championships of the world will be contested. Within the next week the sum of $15,000 to be deposited in a New York bank, to be paid to four purses and the additional sum $75,000 to cover traveling, training and providing expenses of pugilists and promoters. The bouts as outlined at present will bring together Jess Willard, the champion of the world, and the best heavyweight, to be the champion middleweights, Mike Dibble, St. Paul, and Dare Darcey, of Australia; weights Freddy Wolsh, of England; and weights Johnny Ertl, of St. Paul, bantamweights, Kid Williams, of Baltimore and Johnny Ertl, of St. Paul, which will be for the championship of the world, will be for twenty-five rounds or more. Baron Nicholas Mihanovich is the representative of the South American carrier, the sportspersons who believe the sporting event is vertising advantage to Buenos Aires and South America in general. Tom Jones and Jack Curley have been applauded as American representatives and matchmakers for the backers of the carnival. CHAMP. WILLARD IN THE BIG MONEY—HAS EARNED ABOUT $200,000. NEW YORK—It's just a trifle over seven months since Jess Willard beamed in the heavyweight champions, but in that time he was awarded mately $24,000—and not one dollar of it. 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Ask the man who drinks it LIEBER'S GOLD MEDAL BEER (The world's standard of perfection) PROGRESS BEER-ALE-PORTER OZOTONIC A MALT TONIC FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES FREE DELIVERY PHONES New 690 or 578 or 383 Prospect 100 or 101 or 102 INDIANAPOLIS BREWING © The Home Brewing Co. 16 ALVAH J. RUCKER, PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA, SEAT OF INDIANAPOLIS. PETER H. BURKE ALVAH H. RUCKER, Prosecuting Attorney. seem, to preserve that sacred right is to prosecute prosecute, and keep prosecute that they did to assail the sanctity of the ballot. Some day we will have clean politics, but that day will be long as the report that you uphold the hands of your prosecutors who make honest efforts to hasten its coming. We will be long as the people demanded a general who would crush the South in one sweeping battle no progress was made, but when through good report and evil report in victory and reverse, the rebellion was slowly hammered to death just as you will find your political evils Now I want to keep on hammering for you, and pledge you again that I do in my humble power to assist you in your political journey. Some politicians may think this a hard pledge, but I believe it out war, a war against all overwhelming odds and against enemies within and enemies without, behind entrenchment of wealth and power, people full of confidence and sooner or later, they are going to win their victory; then woe betide them, and then they are winning them and their rights. Let me tell you Republicans and men of any other party that we win a temporary success, but just as sure as we adopt them the people in the end will exact a terrible retribution than Republicans. But if we declare for clean politics, meaning what we say, the people in their gratitude will I want the colored man's vote if he believes in the principles I stand for; I have no right to ask and will not ask if however it be true, the then decent citizens implicate that that decent citizens of both races believe in these principles, the humble exponent of which I am, and that those who believe in them are the rights of the rights and safety even of the weakest of our fellow men, will rally round me not for my sake but for the truths I have fought for and for which I pledge you I will continue to fight. WARRICK H. RIPLEY STANDING FOR THE NOMINATION ON RE- PUBLICAN TICKET FOR RE- PORTER OF SUPREME COURT. Cherrfully—most cheerfully—do the 10,000 colored people of Indianapolis and the 10,000 black people of Ripley on account of his persistent maintenance of the memory of Lincoln, and his timeless assistance to the man who was the first faithful witness. On account of his faithfulness and [Picture of a man with a beard and a suit]. season, in darkness and in the limelight, when prosperity was fat and when it was lean, to and for Republican principals can print a bill to cast its vote unanimously for him in state conventions. It has done this on those occasions and with enthusiasm will do so. In time in redemption it will be demanded in the name of Fair Play and the permanency of party organization. No organization can be obtained rewarded. This doctrine of compensation is the cornerstone of humanity. THE FREEMAN ON SALE IN CIN CINNATI, OHIO. The Freeman on sale at the Pekin travel center West Fifth avenue. Col Brown agent. WARREN T. McCRAY FOR GOV. ERNOR. While the candidacy of Warren T. McCray for the Republican nomination for governor is already well known, it appropriate to now review some of the candidates who he is making and briefly point out some few of the interesting things in his career. His growing strength in the content will become more evident as his older allies see the admissions that the candidate who polls more votes than McCray will surely be the candidate who will win elections for the office and his success in personal affairs are considered he is at once shown to possess extraordinary elements of strength. Thus, the McCray is a practical farmer, extensively engaged in tilling the soil and breeding world-famous Hereseford cattle, at once gives the Democrats an opportunity forgotten in Indiana's history the farmer candidate has been a successful vote-getter, irrespective of the Democrats. He was in Indiana in 1892 and wanted to get in, they nominated Claude Mat- XXXX A. H. EDW SOURBIER FOR TREASURER Our popular county treasurer-elect, Edward Sourbier, has announced his candidacy to succeed himself in that position, the first term. Mr. Sourbier is one of the most successful business men. He has had experience in his rare judgment and sound judgment, and he can construct the treasurer's office in a like manner, safe and economical. The colored citizen have always promised them the same consideration all of the time. He solicits their support along with that of all of the other candidates. CAPTAIN COFFIN, STANDING FOR RENOMINATION. Captain George Coffin, the present sheriff of Marion county, has rendered himself an expert in treating the prisoners humanely and in the meanwhile has been considerate of the prisoners' needs. According to his promise he has placed two colored deputies in his office, and they are now the only people the Captain can help the people to succeed himself as sheriff. He will be the first to certify him to the support of all the citizens. He is before the voters for nomination on the Republican ticket, and he will be at the approach primary election. FINE TRIBUTE TO THE LATE DR BROOKS, THE CHRISTIAN REGISTER. Booker T. Washington. The late Booker T. Washington was well known and deeply respected in all parts of our country. His fame as a vigorous yet sagacious teacher and leader of the Negro race was fully deserved; and the charm of his courte- I JUDGE JAMES A. COLLINS CRIM INAL COURT, MARION COUNTY. HIS MOTTO: FAIR PLAY TO ALL. in seem- stan so se of le of le was that hou- whie the kno- Deat were but respe- seen Grou- South nothe Whi beilen blen land the thro- any bloc erat of f that been neve- lized unw or welf fore itt the sary the and man old he meet shou audl of s imp the toge and sweet ful. ous, kindly personality won him many friends. In the Eastern sections of our university, he was the first to cause it was there that he sought chiefly financial support for his institute, enterprise known and approved throughout our whole country. There were many men in the South, also, who supported him, and black. When he was engaged in one of his educational tours through South Carolina and towns, it was memorable sight to introduce an audience of thousands, of both races, by a white-haired veteran of the Civil War, to the country of Osala, Fla., and to hear that eminent Southern say: "Dr. Washington, you are engaged in the work of the intelligent patronat of the country is the leader of our distinguished guest. He is the leader of the Negro race. In idols erected by demagogues, and is erecting in their place schools of industry and intelligent education in the New York good citizenship. He deserves our sympathy and cooperation." Most of the intelligent white men in the South held the same H THE FREEMAN. AN STRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Edw. Sourbier! The Present County Treasurer Is Standing for Renomination Subject to the Decision of The Republican Primary, Tuesday, March 7, 1916 Is a Successful young Lawyer, who is standing for the Nomination of Prosecutor for Marion County. Subject to the decision of the Republican Primary. cally, conversation, comments, and scraps of news, he seldom took part in discussions, information or opinions were expressed in formations seemed to pass through a sieve, secreting alms from true. He knew well the defects as people he addressed them in, the audience mixed with whites, he spoke guardedly, stood before an audience composed wholly of colored people he laid bare them unreservedly their weak places. One of Dr. Washington's views which aroused the confidence of the white community was his emphasis on expressions of so-called "social equality". Whatever farseeing ethnolaboratory may have been his goal, blending of the many races in this land, he knew that during his life and the lives of his hearers, and doubtless of his own, he would not any theory or practice of the union of blacks and whites would not be tolerated. To fully half his Negro listeners proved that base white men in the past had been not averse to such a nation; to fully half his Negro listeners realized relationship he knew that it was unworkable, and to approve it would be unwelfare was so dear to him. Therefore he always condemned it, and is attitude won him that confidence of the white people is sure for the advance of his people. Yet nobody loved more than did he the romance of the old slave days, and the manance in it. He loved intensely the old folk-songs of the plantation days; he loved the meetings of his educational tours should begin with the singing by the slave, and the singing of slavery. Such singing was most impressive. It served to bring all the slaves together, and together, it was joined in by whites and blacks; and it helped to reveal the sweet and noble sentiments of a hopeful slave's its way up out of bondage. At such times the smile upon the great leader's face was indicative of the deep satisfactions of his never to tire of hearing "in bright mansions and slavey" and "Until I reach Now he has gone to the "bright mansions above." Now his tired spirit has reached the "heavenly upward striving race looks back with gratitude to the heroic leader who gave his strength, and even his life, to help his people, let such an experience express that feeling by making himself the kind of man that the great leader best loved,—a man who is living honestly, industriously among the races, and underling loyal service to the state of which he is a part. B. G. Mr. Clabe Washington, one of the best business men of DeHider, was a business dealer of Sweetville Monday, and he was a member of the leading ministers of Texas, preached a Ormord A. Forte the hostling editor of the Cleveland Advocate, "seen his duty and he done it." When information reached Mr. Forte an arrangement reached by Chrysler, of the Ohio State Board of Agriculture to have the members of the "Buckeye-ongrowers Spread" United Pharma with the "British Nation," while en route to Washington, he immediately dispatched a note of appreciation to Governor Willis, of the phone and expressed his strong disapproval of placing on the official program of entertainment outside of Ohio to move picture film which the Ohio board of Film Censors had decided to be improper for exhibition in Ohio. Mr. Forte moved picture film which the Ohio man Riddle that if the objectionable feature of the official program should be retained, he (the Governor) would be present with the excursion at Philadelphia to deliver an address to the corn boys. Mr. Forte: "The history was that we drew the visit to the Dixon-Griffith film from the official program of entertainment, just a cause for "kicking" Bully for Forte—and bully for Governor Willis." ARTHUR R. ROBINSON! [Name] Candidate for Republican Nomination for United States Senator A Friend of the Race. FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR HARRY S. NEW POLY JAS. P. GOODRICH J. H. Mr. Goodrich is well qualified by reason of his knowledge of business generally, to handle every important problem before the people of Indiana. He has given twenty-five of the best years of his life to the service of the Republican party, never before asking any reward. As a farmer, banker and lawyer he has acquired that experience that insures an economical, business-like administration He is the best man to unite the Republican party and to redeem the State of Indiana in 1916. I am a candidate for United States senator, subject to the decision of the Republicans of Indiana at the primaries, to be held, March 7. Last spring and summer I was strongly urged to become a candidate by hundreds of friends in every section of the state. At that time the friends of Mr. Hugh Th. Miller felt that that gentleman having borne the burden of the battle in 1914 when success was impossible, was entitled to another nomination this year when victory was assured, and to that opinion I subscribed. The lamentable physical breakdown, which has taken Mr. Miller out of the contest, will be deplored by all who know him, and by no man more than I, but it makes a vacancy in the field of candidates into which I feel free to step. I believe I can be nominated, and if nominated, that I can and will receive the undivided support of my party. I believe that the condition of the business interests of our country as they are now, and as they inevitably must be after the close of the great world war which is today engulfing Europe, imperatively demands the election of a Republican congress as well as a Republican President to make certain the adoption of a Republican tariff and other essential measures. The quality and character of my Republicanism is established by the record of more than twenty-five years, during which I was associated with my father, John C. New, as one of the publishers of the Indianapolis Journal, and by many years of service as a member of the state and national committees of the party. I stand ready to be judged by that record. I realize that the time for making a campaign is now too brief to permit of my seeing all my friends, but I shall devote my energies to seeing as many of them as possible. I ask for their support for this nomination, assuring them that it will be deeply appreciated and that, if elected to the senate, it shall be my endeavor to serve my party and country to the full extent of such ability as I may possess—adv. HARRY S. NEW. EXPOSITION NUMBER THE NEGRO'S MOS Bishop Daniel A. Payne, the B Industrial and Classical borough, President, Wil THE NEGRO'S MOST CLASSIC SPOT! THE NEGRO'S MOST CLASSIC SPOT! Bishop Daniel A. Payne, the First University President—Industrial and Classical Scenes—Prof. W. S. Scarborough, President, Wilberforce, Ohio. When knowing of Wilberforce for the years and then to see what might be called its scenario at present, together with the master Grecian that "dominates" its walls, one readily takes on the enchanted feeling when reading of old Oxford or Cambridge, seeing these through the eyes of that painstaking Charles Dickens or those of the redolent Charles Lamb. Wilberforce is the race's most classic grounds; efficiency and age, both, con- GRADUATING CLASS OF 1915 JATING CLASS OF 1915, WILBERFORCE UNI THE CHORAL CONCERT GRADUATING CLASS OF 1915, WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY. tributing their share to the delectable compound. Had Goldsmith been speaking in tones of a living, projecting, aggressive something when he wrote his beautiful "Deserted Village," methinks they would have well become this pastoral educational settlement of our race. Perhaps, the poet could not have sung so beautifully had he not been to their continuous years will be our inspiration. Said those or other day: "How can we sing songs of the Lord in a strange land. And today, how will we write or without the inspiration? These strange, new things to us—even own liberty. Fifty years ago we the light. We are yet in the dling clothes as a whole. Many A COMMENCEMENT SCENE, IMMENCEMENT SCENE, WILBERFORCE UNIVE THE PARK thinking of the past, dead glory of his loved ville. At any rate the air, the lift of his song well becomes the living Wilberforce—sweet, calm, dignified—"where health, pleasure" and the rest of it. The institution stands for liberty; named after a liberty-loving individual. A God man was first to preside there, Daniel A. Payne, who set the narrow way to righteousness in all things. Happy is he, heya blessed, thrice blessed, who had the pleasure of looking on that goodly countenance when found their way to the front run in the rear it is yet dense da Time and the Wilberforceas Tuskegees, together with all helpful influences will do the then comes our great civics baptism, when we may return pride, looking backward over all of work well done—and sing I because we have something of to sing. WILL M. LE When in Pueblo Colo., you can hear the Nomenclature of West First streets. 7 THE BUILDING 7 he was in the flesh. Train up the child in the way it should go in its youth, said Solomon, and when old it will not depart from it. Bishop Payne trained up Wilberforce as it should go, and since which time it has ever striven to hold its splendid advantage. Wilberforce, together with Oberlin, are the alma mater of the Negro race. Before the clouds of slavery lifted these were the principal seats of learning. Those men who did so much to fashion the affairs of the race, and those women, received their intellect, al baptism from their founts; their products have sprinkled the earth, as it were, causing a plenitude of harvest in kind, both for this world and for the hereafter. Since the days of Payne, others have THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (Delivered by President to the Student Body of the Fall T) it has been my good luck, and I days upon mighty mount wonderful valleys, watch the boundless ocean and be held in the sky, tests and explore myst feast my eyes upon a prodigal profusion of shadows, the cool coast presents, and, with upon three great Expositions man's progress in Will San Diego, of San Francisco own Lincoln celebration. In all that I have see have been profoundly f VOL. XXVIII. NUMBER 52 come, and they kept the faith, as a templar keeps his oath—involitate. In the future days—those of poetry when decadence of institutions set in, or, when, in their antiquity Wilberforce will be a theme for some unborn son of the race. He, perchance, will wend his way to the old grounds and scenes, lament as associated memories recall, weep and write. Thus will set in the rightful era when achievement and veneration due WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY. to their continuous years will be their own inspiration. Said those of another day: "How can we sing the songs of the Lord in a strange land?" And today, how will we write or sing without the inspiration? These are strange, new things to us—even to our own liberty. Fifty years ago we saw the light. We are yet in the swaddling clothes as a whole. Many have WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY. found their way to the front ranks, but in the rear it is yet dense darkness. Time and the Wilberforces and the Tuskegee, together with all other helpful influences will do the work—then comes our great civil spiritual baptism, when we may return with pride, looking backward over the ages of work well done—and sing heartily because we have something of which to sing. WILL M. LEWIS. When in Pueblo, Colo., you can purchase Frost Free Woolen Blanket, 107 West First Street. THE CITY HALL THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF ENVIRONMENT. (Delivered by President Scarborough to the Student Body at the Opening of the Fall Term, 1915. It has been my good fortune this summer to be where I could gaze for days upon mighty mountain peaks and wonderful valleys, watch the waves of the ocean, watch the broad rolling rivers, view giant forests and explore mysterious caverns, feast my eyes upon the beauteous, profligate tide of ocean and flower that the southern coast presents, and, with all this, look upon three great Expositions showing the beauty of our own San Diego at San Francisco and of our own Lincoln celebration, in Chicago. In all that I have seen and heard I have been profoundly impressed with THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED PAPER INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1915 the truth that the moral law of the universe is progress—that virtue, vice, good and evil, are not the same, that other truth that it is the age that forms the man—that it is indoctrined, that it is taught. With these thoughts in mind I have considered that it may be for our mutual benefit to call your attention to the educational value of environment. As a body of students, you have come to know that the knowledge that makes real education—the knowl- ment of what is important, self, or as Henry Ward Beecher once GALLOWAY HALL OF WI AY HALL OF WI LBERFORCE UN GALLOWAY HALL OF WI. LBERFORCE UNIVERSITY. said. "How to make a tool of every faculty, how to open it, how to keep it, how to apply it to all practical purposes." You are here expecting much from this institution; your parents and friends; your classmates; and we turn to what we have to offer you as seekers after truth; seekers of that which is sacred; seekers after life. We say we offer you an education. Every institution offers this, and Mark Hopkins defined this. Every institution defines the essence, includes everything that exerts a formative influence and causes a Y. W. C. A. OF WIL V. C. A. OF WIL BERFORCE UNIVERSITY THE SCHOOL Y. W. C. A. OF WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY young person to be at a given point what he is." men and women who have monuments into the life of books, from books from the past, to once sat where you now emphasize what is already emphasized in your minds: that is, the education to be received here from the toil and courage of a part of the daily tasks, and from the intellectual drill you, as students, are to gain. I shall presuppose that you have gone to the—and for hard study at that. I am, however, going to ask you as young have gone on to the G. What may come to you in the way of education, through your surroundings, through the things material and im- of men. Surely it must be so worth to you to tread to ```markdown ``` JOHN H. HARRIS THE EDITOR Prof. W. S. Scarbrough, President. educated, and have already been educated in an astonishing degree up to the present point by this very force or environment. You have brought to your children valuable gifts that will exhibit themselves here, and throughout life. You have brought from your homes and your family life, the most inestimable, most inseable. You have brought from life, wherever you have lived it, the deep imprints that come from environment in the home. Be seen in the stamp for good upon you that will be an uplifting and strengthening force here and in your needs in various lines which will have to be combatted here and ever after. You have not been able to eschew your gifts, roundings in the past, and you will not be able to escape them here. den by the anxiety must mean some where these voles or children will generations before forth to do honor world. It must to feel, to be daily in silks for your best in Alma silently and eloquely they occupied traversed and needless in various lines which will help to be combatted here and ever after. You have not been able to eschew your gifts, roundings in the past, and you will not be able to escape them here. Environments differ; there are some that approach the ideal, but there are those that enshrine enough, let there are those that enshrine enough, that is good, and wholesome, and stimulating to attract and to mold silently those who are happily placed within the circle of their influence, those who are happily placed within the circle of their influence, those who are happily placed within the circle of their influence, these things that will furnish a few things here. We have no ivy-clad rectangles, no such crumbling walls and floors of Oxford and Cambridge, the structors of the great universities of England—of Oxford and of Cambridge, have their worthy histories and bel- LBERFORCE UNIERSITY. lowed memories. This very hall in which we are assembled—Old Shorter and the first organized effort of the race took root for the mental improvement of its youth. Fun fifty years have left their hands. Fun sixteen years the boys and girls of the race it should forever exist as a sacred building, a silent enfluence of those who struggled years ago through hardships and self-esteem. A silent force might be yours to enjoy today. Among these portraits looking down upon your daily life here are those of BERFORCE UNIVERSITY. men and women who have built their monuments into the life of this place, and who have been there once set where you now sit. They have left examples for you to emulate them, and you can visualize, while blazing a path for you, that today is comparatively clear. Their unseen presence is here. You can see them, and urge you on to become men and women of worth and of service. Many of them, like you, but as Longfellow says, "When a great man dies, for years the light he leaves behind him lies on the paths." Surely it must be something of worth to you to tread the paths trod- THE LONDON EDITOR den by the anxious feet of these. It must mean something to you to aid where these voices have echoed and in the past, instructing two generations before you, that have gone forth to do honorable work in world. It must mean something to your avenged, inquisitive looking down upon you daily in silent appeal to do your for your race. To some you it is the place you have trained their trainein, and to such their Alma Mater must speak silently and eloquently in the prophy they occurred in every walk they people, you need just this influence to uplift you, to infuse so much in the spirit, to cause you to feel yourselves called by voices you dare not disobey to think, and speak and act nobly. It is no foolish sentiment to allow yourselves to be influenced by all these things. On the Again we find an environment far from busy streets and the distracting noise of the city, and quiet reign you have the best environments for education. These should beget splendid habits of study and of learning. We should always alone do not make your education may best learn what Plato meant when he said "Thinking is the talking of the mind," and doing so opposes thinking to make manhood. Our acts do not reveal our characters as much as we do our education, so we must think to be to prize our thinking helps to originality and kindies the world. So in the past Illuminates the world. So in the past surroundings we should breathe in purity and let our lives be the exhibition of our character. All of these things are essential to the influence of environment. As Bacon remarks, "We are from the complexion of the heart as landscapes do their variety and the peacefulness and the quiet, then, the peacefulness to the best mental toll, but let it also lead you to those needed mo- There are other things that must influence you here. The culture you are, regardless of your needs and book rudeness, culture is a part of your education. One is not education when we see it, and we recognize it by it. We want you to place yourselves under its influence wherever you meet the culture and are associated with the culture and refrain from the atmosphere of the Christian religion. This institution was founded in 1900 and has been its corner-stone, and this too permeates the life here. One thing we brought religion with you. At any rates, if there is one thing more than another that students should realize, is that they are not type of man or woman. But another truth is also important to fix in mind—that you can never be so toward God. education is not complete until we are fitted to live right with our fellow students. I repeat, you are to receive from this environment into which you have come, and you are to power to that which comes from books and of your instructors. But this environment will be of little worth to you unless you have advantages. Much depends upon your attitude and upon your power to select, and should offer a few suggestions and caution. Sometimes the soul is closed to what is about us daily, because the very same things we do unappreciative. Sometimes youth flouts the past and treats everything that savors of age with disdain, caring only for the things we have not yet trained. The wise man has always been very much addicted to such irreverence. The wise man has always been very much addicted to such irreverence. He looks up to age, whether embodied in persons or things—that is, in noble service. Washington Allston has said, "He that has no pleasure in life should look down." We need more of loyal reverence in youth, that it may gain the greatest good. Many people are apt to be too critical. You are not to look for flaws and imperfections. The great things are not to look down that it is only imperfection that compains of that which is imperfect." This spirit of seeing no good in what we do, no good in our feelings. You are here, my young friends, to find the beauties about you, to find the joys of opportunities and advantages, and to teach your hearts to learn toward and to be swayed by Above all, do not be ashamed to be good, to live moral lives and to led others to good. I am not ashamed of Matthew Henry never spoke a greater truth than when he affirmed that "the flowers of youth never appears more beautiful than flowers bended toward the sun of righteousness." When I have said that much depends upon your attitude as young people, and upon your ability to understand the worth of this environment which is to encircle you here is dependent upon that you will know that gracious manners will not fail to impress you and will demand unconscious that return. Return lives will insensibly affect you. We know that the Christian atmosphere of the room will not fail to impact upon you. We know that all individual personal pleasures, amusements and interests with which we teach ourselves upon you. We know that fully aware of the transient power of example; it is both infectious and conducive to the old Spanish proverb, "Live with wolves and you will learn to howl." We have mentioned serve to create the atmosphere in which you as students are to live and move and create. We have mentioned serve to nurture and even as community people is mapped out for us. We are to join, then, in setting up a model that constitutes this environment a source of high ideals. These ideals in turn we expect to implement of these young people is to achieve here. They are our wards, our children, and we are to call for perpetual sacrifice in many ways, but it is worth the sacrifice in many ways, and the youth of the race for the service demanded of them in the future. It is a divine work we have done, and energy inspire hope and blow DR. B. F. ALLEN, PRESIDENT OF LINCOLN INSTITUTE, JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AN EDUCATOR OF LONG STANDING, NUMBERS AMONG THE FOREMOST MEN OF HIS RACE, AN ABLE PLATFORM SPEAKER the coals into a useful flame, and to redeem defeat by new thought and firm arms. Thus you see, young men and young women, that we, too, are sworn to make environment here shall encompass you to this great end, so well expressed by Emerson. The one question of your life will be a series of questions: Will you, one and all, allow yourselves to be moulded for good? Will you set your feet on the beginning in right paths? Will you be about you? Will you absorb from your DR. B. F. ALLEN, PRESIDENT OF CITY, MO., AN EDUCATOR OF AMONG THE FOREMOST ABLE PLATFO President Allen is a great platform speaker, cultured, logical and forceful. He appeals to the best that is in his audience and forces them to think. Literary appraisal is the best literary appraisal. The Bethel Literary, Washington, D. C., and the Standard Literary, Chicago. He has delivered the best of his career at the Forum Club. St. Louis, Wichita, Kan., Savannah, Ga., and other places. For his work in the Missouri State Teachers' Association and each year his addresses were called masterful by all who heard him, and he has been a favorite of the Missouri State Teachers' Association in Kansas City, Mo., in November, was on the subject "Enthusiasm—an indispensable Elephant of the Class." A favorable comment from imminent sources. He has in pamphlet form written so many books that he has obtained by writing to the author: AT JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Lincoln Institute, The Great School Over Which Dr. B. F. Allen Presides. Visitors to the capital city who fail to see Lincoln Institute not only miss a treat, but have not really seen the work of Missouri. Dr. B. F. Allen, president of this noted institution, has long been recognized as one of the countrys most prominent educators in what he has elevated the school places him in the high esteem of Missouri and his race. Heavenly to the people of Missouri that he is an educator of no mean ability, and at the last general assembly the state appropriated $121.1 million for the equipping Lincoln Institute. This appropriation came to the school through the great and lasting efforts put forth by the gallant educator and race leader, Dr. B. F. Allen, a great union has ever appropriated so large a sum of money at any one time for the exclusive advancement of nee CHRISTMAS Ring loud! Exultant Chris No note peals e' Whose nata Angelic choir an The waning To burden s Ring loud! environment here all that is high and noble? Will you not only take the right direction, but the right direction—the movement that is education in the highest sense of the term? If you determine to answer yes, you will live lives here you will attain that which you seek, an enduring education, which builds everlasting foundations of character beneath the castles in the air of the heavens, ambitious young soul has reared. Get the neck beautiful within. And let thine eyes the good behold and let thine eyes the good behold LINCOLN INSTITUTE, JEFFERSON OF LONG STANDING, NUMBERS MEN OF HIS RACE, AN ORM SPEAKER. "The Spirit of Modern Education," "The Supreme Importance of Preparation," "The Abraham Lincoln," "Stewardship of Education," etc. He has won the confidence and respect of white Missouri and they have helped him in his efforts to build up a great school. He has been a teacher and a teacher. "Who is I in America," etc. He is a member of the American Academy of Association, American Society of Sociology and the State Statistical Society. Abraham Lincoln Institute is one of the great schools of the race. It may not be heralded over the country very often because the support comes from the big men of the race. The big men of the race and the big schools are mentioned the list is incomplete. Dr. B. F. Brown and Dr. Institute. Lincoln Institute's president, Dr. Allen, has made a major charge of increasing this great institution and has placed it in the forefront. Several times since in 1981, he has brought the various departments of the institution by Dr. Allen and found that he regress more than he regress. Allen has the great faculty of the best men and women of the race who are real educators and they represent more than half of the best colleges. One thing very remarkable about Lincoln Institute, everybody is laboring to the one end of the chain, and has ever fallen upon or have been laid at the door of Lincoln Institute. The campus is an ideal one, nice, comfortable, and improvements being made in and around the institution, among which is installation of a modern heating plant. Dr. Allen is far different from most men holding similar positions. He is a man who is conducting the business of this great institution from behind his desk, but he is personally that they are carried out. AS BELLS. Ring long! Christmas Bells! ter too high for Him morn, d tuneful seraphim, year still tells, souls forlorn. Ring long! WM. TIMMONS, Band and Orchestra Leader. FRANK NICHOLS, Comedian. A MAJOR W. DANIELS, Basso. F. B. WOODS, Trombone Soloist. FLOYD TUCKER, Tuba Player. FROM BUSBY'S MINSTRELS mas and New Years' Greetings to All. NICHOLS, dian. EDDIE SINGLETON, Comedian. 8 WILLIE VENABLE. M. JAMES WATKINS, Comedian. THE FREEMAN. AN ILI ALONZO WILLIAMS, Alto Soloist. JACOB WARD, Comedian. JAMES WALBURG, Snare Drum and Traps. W. L. HULETT, Trombonist. EDDIE CARSON, Acrobatic Tumbling. THE WOMEN'S HOLIDAYS THE FREEMAN ON SALE IN AT- LANTA, GA. The Freeman can be found on sale at the Dixie theatre, 130 Decatur street, Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Billie Hooper, Ho Santa You fat You are You are You're ki for you' But what An artful No "hold Did stun As these Your hen, her work with naught of agility, "Hands up" and Pa's a goner. No need for him to make outery Or ask police protection; For folks just smile and hurry by To make street car connection. Into a store poor Pa is dragged And there his pockets riffed. The street is often gagged And every protest one may say: "Who is the poor old guy, slir?" Is pa drags on his homeward way. Much poorer and much wiser. But when dear Xmas morn arrives, The joy you bring the kiddies lives, The joy you bring the kiddies lives, Amends your masquerading. Mose McQuillty closed with Sparks Mose Dec. 6th and joined the Richards & Gleason famous Georgia Minstrels at Glenn A. Wilson. Johnnie Riddick, who was assistant manager for E. B. Dudley at the Vau- dette Theatre, is still in Detroit. He says a merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all. Prof. Timmons, band master of Busy Minstrel, is spending the holidays at home with his parents. All mail will be sent to him in Stonewall wall street, Brunswick, Ga. Mr. Robert Young, clairistin, re- cently of Busy's Minstrels, is taking a little airing out with his friend Ralph Burke, in the season 2619 Floyd street, Dallas, Ga. Walter Robinson widely known as Steve Robinson, is now in Pittsburgh, doing good. He wishes to be remembered to the Wolfscale's Band and Or- dore who were with Barnum and Bailley in cuneo. He is closed. He was recently a member of band playing at a trombone, all play it will reach him at 1223 Hylle avenue, care GEO. Nelson. T. D. Tuplett, young cornetist, who formerly traveled with J. M. Busby's band with the Ninth U. S. Cavalry bouton wishing all friends and acquaintances in and out of the profession a merry Ninth U. S. Cavalry bouton with the Ninth U. S. Cavalry will leave Douglass, Ariz. Dec. 25th en route to Hawaii and May New York. The Ninth U. S. Cavalry enroute to Manila, P. I. You may take this as a sad good-by. May God be with you till we meet again. Geo. A. Epps, of the Epps and Loretta, who was tenor singer with the transport "Thompson" enroute to Manila, P. I. You may take this as a sad good-by. May God be with you till we meet again. Geo. A. Epps, of the Epps and Loretta, who was tenor singer with the past sixteen years has been appearing in vaudeville with his wife, departed this life December 8th. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his loss. Interment in family graveyard at St. Michaels Cemetery. The Pewes leave the season with the Virginia Minstrels at Hot Springs, where they will mourn their quarters there until spring. Sadie will spend the holidays with her mother in Cincinnati, Ohio, while the baths at the baths. They will open with the foresaid company, introducing several new features. All mail can reach them from Gulfpa street, Hot Springs, Ark. The Creole Band is at the Bushwick Theatre, Brooklyn. Brooks & Bowen are at the Orpheum Theatre, Omaha, Neb. Jones & Johnson are at the McVicker's Theatre, Chicago. Fiddler & Shelton are at Keith's Theatre, Providence, R. I. Cook & Stevens are at the Lyric Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind. S. H. Dudley & Co. are at the Pantages Theatre, Tacoma, Wash. Rucker and Winifred are at the Pantages Theatre, Edmonton, Canada. The Southern Darkies, a new act that is at Keith's Theatre, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Ed Tolliver, I met me from you. Where are you booked for the next month?- Billy E. Jones. The Miller Musical Family, after scoring successfully down east, are on their way to Washington. The Crescent Care, 128 W. 135th street, unner the management of Mr. Woods, with its staff of musicians and singers. Would like good male dancer and a good girl singer for a new act. Billy Woods, with Willoughby street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Lula Fields, the accomplished pianist, open for engagements evenings and acts, rehearses and hotels and cabins 174 East 77th street, New York City. Leroy's Cafe, West 135th street, is having some excellent entertainers in Miss Cora Lucas and others, who entertain the patrons nightly with the song hits. I caught Frank Montgory and Daryl Borton of Boston and Gordon at the Olympia Theatre, Brooklyn last week. While I like the act and it certainly went big, but Frank Montgory she is one clever girl. Yes, I say a clever girl. M. Lester A. Walton, who in conjunction with Mr. Morganstern, managers of the Lafayette Theatre, are playing the city. Mr. Walton knows the city. The patrons are well pleased with the high-class vaudeville and photo-plays. Mr. Walton knows the public demands in regards to good shows. Billy E. Jones, New York's versatile singer of popular songs and one of the best singers in the world, wishes his friends in and out of the profession a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. "I'm a singer of songs, 'What a Wonderful Mother You'd be' and 'Scandle De Moach' and 'Little Grey Mother.' Visiting New York without dining at the Libya would be like Eggy the Eagle, not seeing you. The Libya room, 115 W. 131st street is one of the best and most popular colored places of its size. It offers excellent management and obliquely pretty waitresses. These dining rooms with its quiet, comfortable, attractive decor will wipe your patronage. Excellent music and entertainers who entertain are Miss Coral, the sweet voiced singers possess voices which are soothing to the soul. The management wishes a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The Dandy's are completing their time in Nebraska, and have had good business. We go in Wyoming after Christmas. The show is being strengthened in all departments, and expect to have the best and most comfortable road. We are in the money and making good. Miss Ethel Fields joined us at Hay Springs, and joined Lowe and Nell. Nell joined Ford on Cody, Nehr. All are valuable additions, and our show goes with the dash. Mr. W. G. Gunn is been away about four weeks on a trip to Kansas City. He has charge of STAGE NOTES. NEW YORK NEWS (By Billy E. Jones.) DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. ORED NEWSPAPER All men here double in the band. This is the show where you get your money. You can buy tickets to you wish, and we have no dining room comedy, all must be ladies and gentlemen. Company extended to all. Wishing you a birthday, I extend Year for the profession. German White, Ed Tolliver, Jake Ellott and Steven write in care of the Freeman. Gonzell White. Singing and Dancing Comedy Change Artist. Permanent address, The Freeman. We had a "red hot" show here this week, December 13th. The following are acts: Johnnie Woods, the ventriloquist; Jim Green and Adia Green, late of J. C. Green; Jim and Jim is known as the "Human Top"; Richardson and Richardson, a real life detective; also John Gertrude. For next week we have secured Hambone Jones and Virgil Wee Doe Green and Miss Maud Mills. Weee Doe Green and have minstrel Morris. Yes we want good acts and we are getting them. SAM E. REEMIN, Mgr. NOTES FROM ROBINSON'S FA MOUS. OLD. KY. MISTRELNS. (By Dennis West.) Our fourth week in Mississippi we encountered a severe cold and rainy day and everybody was busy buying Christmas presents and making every readiness for a merry Christmas and happy New Year. Mrs Dudley made a Sunday trip home to Memphis last week but was back on the job bright and early Tuesday morning. Mrs West pleaded the pleas in writing "That Lord and Master of Mine". Miss Maude Tracy scores nightly with her song "Daddy". The entire company wishes all in and out of the profession every Christmas and a Happy New Year. THERESA BURROUGHS-BROOKS HAS VIEWS OF THE STAGE—SHE EXPRESSES THEM—ONE TIME THOUGHT STAGE AN AGENCY OF DEVIL—NOW A LEADING ONE OF THE STAGE PERSONAGES. When I first expressed a desire to go upon the stage I was taught that the stage is not made up of bad people. Disbelieving it to be a fact, I ventured, and since having several years of axe-ing, I was told that it is not made up of bad people. The theater is a temple of art, of the highest expression of man's creative power. We have made up of professors we have made with no schools for acting or dancing. We owe our success to teachers, and our mother-wit which the Supreme Being has endowed us with. Look at the monumental change. Unfortunately when I made my debut all of the incentives that gave me the greatest beyond. Also the agents who used to boast of vaudeville acts, the boast of doozie acts that we produced of doozie is the show So May God speed them on for should it ever pass from view heaven only. It is not the best way to show the next best thing now is stock. If the odds are against the producer it will be without proper scenery and props. You can easily count the managers on one hand who employ a scenic prop and a scenery props. There is always a tremendous scream when you ask for a salary, and get scenery, props, lights, in fact rebel the theater as to be able to give a show. Can one possibility impress under such disadvantages. Well, this is the 20th century. We have got to get together and progress The Lyric Theater! Newport News, Va. Daniel L. Wilson, Manager Still open for business Watermelon Trust House SUE GRUNDY, Prop. First Class Accommodations for Pro fessional People. 3157 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois Elliott's Georgia Merrymakers Want useful performers, piano player, novelty act, violin player that doubles brass or stage, chorus girls. Address Elliott & Kolb 52 Tilton Street, St. Paul, Minn. DRUMMER Send for our Catalogue of Drums, Bells and Traps Acme Drummers' Supply Co. Office and Factory: 2813-2815 W. 22nd. Street Chicago, Ills. Dealers. Some Song: A FURE-FIRE FOX T SINCE OLD UNCLE JOE PLAYED HIS A positive knockout for single or double act. Pro- for regular copy. Orchestra in 9th Massachusetts 8:30 March. Piano 18: Orchestra JAMES S. WHITE CO. Look, Look, Look! Why Prof. Geo. W. Thomas has composed Two Man that's True", and "You Just can't Keep a Good What I mean. A Big Hit. Send and get a copy. Thomas. 116 S. Franklin St., New Orlea Drake & W Wants Trombone and Cornet, Player Must join on w 10 East 30th Street Dixie T Bessemer Wants Good Acts of all kinds. For Nov Future Reference. Save stamps if you can Compliments of GEO. EO "That Clever C A MERRY CHRISTMAS & HA "EVERYBODY'S DONE SO The Latest Novelty S Send 15c in stamps to the Alex Hunt Pub 5c Washington HAD I Grand Opening Formerly The Crown 640 Seats Don't Need t Riley Roberts Song: A SURE-FIRE FOX TROT HIT Professional THE OLD CLEE JOE PLAYED HIS BANJO IN THE TANGO Bookmark for single or double act. Professionals: Late Program for regular copy Orchestra 10c. No postal cards. 6th Massachusetts March 6-8 March. Piano, 10c; Orchestra 15c. No free copies LITE CO. 17s Trimount St. Look, Look! What's our Neo. W. Thomas has composed Two Big Song Hits. "It's Hard Y'all," and "You Just can't Keep a Good Woman Down." These S Big Hit, Send and get a copy, 15c per copy. Address, R S. Franklin St, New Orleans, La. Mike & Walker Cumbone and Cornet. Players must Read and Must join on wire at once. 30th Street, Chicago, Axie Theatre Bessemer, Ala. Acts of all kinds. For Now and Later state Full ence. Save stamps if you can't "Make Good." Elements of GEO. ECAUD "That Clever Comedian" MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR YBODY'S DONE SOMETHING BUILD The Latest Novelty Song of the Seas on stamps to the Alex Hunt Pub. Co. 3556 State St., Washington Theatre HAD ITS End Opening Dee Formerly The Crown Garden Theatre Meats Don't Need to Stand! 64 Riley Roberts, Manager THE-FIRE FOX TROT HIT Professionals, Some Song! HE PLAYED HIS BANJO IN THE TANGO BAND Double act. Professionals: Late Program and stamp, or 10c by Orchestra 10c. No postal cards. Massachusetts March No. 10c: Orchestra 15c. No free copies 178s Trimmont St., Boston, U. S. A. Look! What's out Now! composed Two Big Song Hits, "It's Hard to find a Loving don't Keep a Good Woman Down." These Songs are a scream get a copy, 15c per copy. Address, Prof. Geo. W. t, New Orleans, La. & Walker Co. Internet, Players must Read and Fake Music. Not join on wire at once. Street, Chicago, Illinois The Theatre Jessemer, Ala. Dads. For Now and Later state Full Particulars for ups if you can't "Make Good." D. ECAUD It Clever Comedian" MAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL DONE SOMETHING BUT ME" Novelty Song of the Season Alex Hunt Pub. Co. 3556 State St., Chicago, Ill. ington Theatre 5c HAD ITS Opening Dec. 23 The Crown Garden Theatre It Need to Stand! 640 Seats Roberts, Manager Dealers. Some Song! A SURE-FIRE FOX TROT HIT Professionals. Some Song! SINCE OLD UNCLE JOE PLAYED HIS BANJO IN THE TANGO BAND A positive knockout for single or double act. Professionals: Late Program and stamp, or 10c for regular copy. Orchestra ion 10c. No postal cards. Sth Massachusetts March 6-8 March. Piano, 10c: Orchestra 15c. No free copies JAMES S WHITE CO. 17s Trommeston St., Beston. U. S. A Look, Look, Look! What's out Now! Why Prof. Geo. W. Thomas has composed Two Big Song Hits. "It's Hard to find a Loving Man that's True", and "You Just can't keep a Good Woman Down." These Songs are a scream What I mean. A Big Hit. Send and get a copy, 15c per copy. Address. Prof. Geo. W. Thomas. 116 S. Franklin St., New Orleans, La. Wants Trombone and Cornet. Players must Read and Fake Music. Must join on wire at once. Bessemer, Ala. Wants Good Acts of all kinds. For Now and Later state Full Particulars for Future Reference. Save stamps if you can't "Make Good." ```markdown ``` Made of Natural Human Hair, either wavy or crimpy. Can be combed and dressed the same as your own hair. I do not sell to dealers, but the people direct. Write for a Free Catalogue The reason stage performers prefer my wigs is that they can also be worn for street wear. If you are in New York or suburbs I can have a representative call with samples. Alex. Marks 654 Broadway, New York City BERRY AND WASHINGTON EXTEND Holiday Greetings A Idle Hour Theatre Petersburg, Va. G.H. DOLLSAM Douglas Theatre 361-363 Broadway Erected 1911, running Vaudevillia ing to the conservative element of the using all colored acts. Having been its first opening, has never been clo of the few houses that is owned and onial Hotel has 25 rooms, neatly fu ional people es C. H. Douglass, Prop. & Mgr. Douglas Theatre Colonial Hotel 361-363 Broadway, Macon, Ga. In 1911, running Vaudeville and Moving Pictures, a conservative element of the colored patron colored acts. Having been successfully opened, has never been closed a single day. Many houses that is owned and managed by a Nagel has 25 rooms, neatly furnished, catering to national people especially. Douglass, Prop. & Mgr. Wm. M. Smith, Asst. atre Colonial Hotel Broadway, Macon, Ga. By Vaudeville and Moving Pictures; cater- element of the colored patronrge only. Having been successfully operated since ever been closed a single day. It is one owned and managed by a Nagro. Col- s, neatly furnished, catering to profess- ial people especially. & Mgr. Wm. M. Smith, Ass't Mgr. Erected 1911, running Vaudeville and Moving Pictures; catering to the conservative element of the colored patronrge only, using all colored acts. Having been successfully operated since its first opening, has never been closed a single day. It is one of the few houses that is owned and managed by a Nagro. Colonial Hotel has 25 rooms, neatly furnished. catering to professional people especially. C. H. Douglass, Prop. & Mgr. Wm. M. Smith, Ass't Mgr. and several are being used on royalty. Long live Marlon. Brooks. The man who was a Brooks with his bones. Mr. Brooks wrote for a long period with Chester E. Green the author of the Bronze David Belasco because of the beautiful plays and playettes that he wrote for the thor, he was a philanthropist of the first water, ever ready to lend assistance. Poor old Pekin. Of course it's not the first place in the world today to excel its acting, its management and 4n the general excellence of its artistic effusion are prone to let such a triumph die. From this point on you can see what an actor must, perforce, present to his readers, much as time and space will permit. Right about face. forward march. WIGS! To Everybody in the world A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. This week, 19 M. CANDIDATE FOR THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM INDIANA. [Picture of a man in a suit with a tie]. HON. JOHN GRANT PEGG. A PROMINENT LEADER 20 It is conceded by all that the main and vital issue between the Republican and the Democratic is the political campaign of 1916 will be the Tariff. By it the party must stand or fall. This being the situation it is essential that the party leadership shall be united of men who have the ability to maintain the party's position before the voters. It is conceded that James E. Watson more nearly typhles the "Protective Tariff" than will the party's policy of the Republican party, than any other living man. This is an ad-hoc decision not only in Indiana, but in every other state of the American union. Watson Embodies Protective Tariff. The matter of the nomination of a Republican senator from Indiana, therefore, is more than a question involving only the Senator from Indiana, therefore, in its importance, because if Republicans of Indiana do not accept the man, the one best equipped to lead the fight in the national congress for a Protective Tariff, the rejection of him will be repudiated by Indiana Republicans of the Protective Tariff issue before it has been properly placed before the legislature. This is something which should give the Republicans of Indiana pause. If the Republicans of Indiana should approve a candidate, it would not be Mr. Watson candidate, it would not be Mr. Watson the great principle of political economy which Mr. Watson most directly represents that would be put aside. These are the reasons why if James E. Watson is discarded as the leader of the mighty contest to have a seat in the election, then who is there to take his HON. JOHN GRANT PEGG, CREAM CITY NEWS. MILWAUKEE. Wis.—Special — The Phyllis Wheatley's bazaar given last Thursday night was successful in spite of the disagreeable weather. A net profit of $11 was made. The two of the men have been appointed for the postoffice department: Mr. Hugh Gant and Mr. Dean Moore. Mr. David Jackson has resumed his place on the tax board. Another added to the sick list is Mr. George Wilson, the well known mixologist at 309 Fourth street who has confined to his bed for the Should be Nominated for United States Senator. main place? Here rests a responsibility can upon the president of Indiana that may not be brushed away. the Men Must Typify Principles. It is not simply the election of men to office which should be our first thought but election of men to office which should be our first decision. Theican party stands for, men who can espouse and defend these fundamental principles in the forum, the Democrats and Democrats who hold or who are seeking office are not pleased with James E. Watson. But men in the Democratic Party are not pleased with James E. Watson to restore the Protective Tariff do have confidence in him, and they are giving him daily assurances of this confidence, and canans who for a brief period were attached to the Progressive party are assuring him by thousands that they are desirous of following his leader. Watson's Experience in Congress. What these men want is someone in the national Senate who knows and will represent the people for ten years he was a member of the National House of Representatives. He was one of the recognized leaders of the Senate, the greater proof of his ability and influence as a National Legislator need be mentioned than the fact that he was a Republican. He was a means Committee, the Committee on Naval Affairs, and the fact that he was chosen as the Republican colleague for four successive terms as Philip of the House. Mr. Watson is prepared now. With him in the Senate, Indiana would at least be able to form a coalition. His ability, experience and efficiency form an asset for service in the Senate, which that the Republican party of Indiana can not afford to dispense with—Adv. G, A PROMINENT LEADER netted him a position as messenger to the mayor, and later he was appointed Mayor, just weights and at the close of the present three year term, he will move to the mayoral position, and at the close of this capacity, Mr. Pegg has represented the city of Omaha and the state of Nebraska at many national gatherings and the request of the Mayor and Governor of Omaha. Mr. Pegg was married to Miss Mary C. Page of Topeka, in 1899. Miss Page was born in Omaha and lived in ladies in the state, educated, cultured and refined. To this happy union six years later been born, and she survived and hungy and healthy and are the pride and delight of their parents. Mr. Pegg is a thirty-second and is well stocked and has modern conventions of all races. He owns and operates a 640-acre ranch in Nebraska, and it is well stocked and has modern conventions of all races. Mr. Pegg owns a beautiful home in Omaha and other valuable city property. A past week with a touch of pneumonia, it is feeling much better at this writing. The club workers are busy in this neck of the woods. One of the grandest chartered clubs of the city has been launched at 273 Fourth street, known as the Lacy Club. A place to rest at the Winn secretary, Mrs. Lacy Spencer president. Miss Julia Winn secretary and Mrs. Willie Baker treasurer. Owing to the bad weather, the mask ball given by the Orange Blossom Club the 16th inst., just about broke even. Price was awarded to the following: Mr. Curly Howard, Mrs. Nettle Jelts, Miss Marie Hill, Miss Victoria Wetson. THE FREEMAN. AN II We are planning to give a non-intoxicated ball after the first; that is no intoxicating drinks will be sold but the moment before the dancing takes place. The Wickliffe orchestra closes at the end of the year. The full weeks—an opening for another week—will be held on Friday. H. Jones and his Cream City Blues around Milwaukee. Jones is ably supported by Miss Lillian Bradford, Mr. Kaleb Jones and Miss M. C. Brown, Mr. Khaleb Jones and Miss M. C. Brown, COLORED METHODIST EPISCOPAL OTHER TWIN CITY NOTES. A committee composed of Rev. W. T. Whitstis, Rev. S. W. Batchereau and Rev. Browder of Urbana to see if the photo-play "Birth of a Nation," that is to be held at 10th and 15th, can be prohibited from being shown, because the play creates strife between the two races. The formerly employed as a barber at Mr. W. L. Davis' barber shop, is now in business for himself at 409 East Grove street. The barber, who is entitled "Booker T. Washington's Own Story—His Life and Work," everyone in the Twin Cities should have this picture to see you about the greatest man that ever lived. Mrs. H. R. King gav, a birthday party for her little sister, who was born at her residence, 703 N. Elm street at her residence, 703 N. Elm street. Dorothia received many nice presents. About nine were present and all had a Kappa Alpha Psi gives their annual house party Friday December 17th at their house. Dancing was among the activities served after the dance. The party was chaperoned by Mr. Rowan, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wells and Mrs. Woddie Mattson, who served themselves in a superlative degree. Mr. W. L. Davis, who has been sick, is back at his harbor shop at work. He is wearing a mask on the corner of East Main and Water streets. In recommending this place, we see L. Z. B. L裴ely. See Z. L. B裴ely for your sick and accident policy. LOVEJOY SCHOOL LITERARY EN- TERTAINMENT AT COURT HOUSE FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 17. MOUND CITY, ILL. Dec. 23.—The program rendered Friday evening at the Mound School was well attended, regardless of the inclement weather, and was considered a special event for years, as every selection was excellent. The program was as follows: Selection Stars, Stars Stars, L. Clem, C. Tayer, Stars Stars, Emmy Emma, Wilson declamation, B. T. Washington's Atlanta Address, Zoro Story the Roses Tell, Miss C. McCray, recital "Bashy," Miss Rose Higgenbotham Story the Roses Tell, Miss C. McCray, recital "Bashy," Miss Rose Higgenbotham School; vocal solo "When the Song Birds Sing No More," Miss G. Mitchell Debate—Resolved that Mound City Government—Affirmative, J. C. Penn, B. L. Cross and E. C. Howard; negation, B. L. Cross and B. L. Government and B. L. Caldwell, Judges, R. Webb, N. G. Green, J. C. Wade, W. E. Cawley, T. Chanauk, J. Wilson and C. M. Thompson, chairman. Chorus. "Praise Ye the Fathers," High School for the affirmative and six for the negative. At the close State Attorney's office, he made an address, as Judge W. L. Butler and Circuit Clerk E. P. Easterday that Mr. Miller complemented the entire program, told of the good work the students did, and that all citizens were proud of the record being made by the graduating class. Rev. D. M. Cole, A. M. E. Choir and many other citizens attended quarterly meetings at Sunday and as assisted in the service. Attorney C. L. Rice is in Chicago this week on legal business. Dudge C. M. Thompson was called to Judge on legal business this past Week. NOTES FROM SOLDIERS' HOME AT MARION. IND. Any relative of old soldiers desiring some of the same name some some by writing Sergt J. H. Ringgold, Barrack 1. Nat. Mil. Home. Indiana. Return answer. enclose a stamp for return answer. HAMILTON (OHIO) NEWS. The evening of Dec. 17th was well enjoyed by those who witnessed the young ladies at the A. M. E. church. The young ladies are very talented and rendered quite a variety of selections on the musical and reading numbers were very excellent. We hope them great success and hope to hear more talent of the young ladies at Dec. 14th his latest song, "Dem Weary Injun Blues," which has been pro-tective for publishers, to be a real novelty song and should be a hit. Mr. Spikes has many other songs that will follow. Remember the Freeman is for sale by Herbert Parks. Bell phone 653. Miss Beatrice Stone, one of Hamlet's charming young ladies, spent Sunday in addition to aunt. Mr. John Casey, and Mr. Harry Stearn, who noted huntsmen were out on a three-day hunting trip. Mr. Casey shot all the game that was in the field, gun and caught nothing else to shoot he shot the end of his shot gun off. Some shooting. Mr. Casey took with him a 30-inch gun and caught back a 12-inch gun and LORED NEWSPAPER. H For Continued Patroage-Gongra ulation on the Fifty Years of Progress. Foreman Shoe Co. 362 Indiana Ave. All kinds of alterations on ladies' and gents' garments. We do all kinds of fur trimming. Feathers cleaned and curled Greenbacks $1570 in Stage 10c A bunch of our Stage Greenbacks (not counter- feit) will make your friends share $1570 for 10c or $4710 for 20c Model Co. Morton Bldg. Chicago Suggestions for Christmas Like illustration. A practical, inexpensive Christmas gift. Child's Aluminum Set of Dishes, 25c Every little girl likes its play keeping house. Get her a set of these aluminum dishes for Christmas-8 pieces in 3 Tray and Straper Light, durable, and each set packed in holly box. Just the thing a Christmas gift, Special..... 73c Duplex Fireless Stoves The Duplex actually cooks the en tire meal without having to pre-heat the food. Let us show you these won derful stoves. The Duplex actually cooks the entire meal without having to pre-heat the food. Let us show you these won derful stoves. $5.50 to $25 GIVE HIM A Pocket Knife for Xmas Hundreds of different kinds here to choose from, all reasonably 25c to $5 priced..... Lilly & Stalnaker 114-118 E. Washington St. "It's better to aim at the moon and miss than to aim at the ground and hit." Hoosier Ben Give Him Neckwear Some real beauties in this new lot. Clever creations that are exclusive. The best Yuletide neckwear we've ever had. ONE PRICE $1.00 Profitable Picking for Particular Purchasers Carter Hatter and Haberdasher 8 E. Washington 64. 24 N. Pennsylvania St. 159 N. Illinois St. -HAAG'S CUT PRICE DRUGS A SAMPLE OF DIFFERENCE IN REGULAR AND HAAG'S PRICES Every day this and next week in the six Haag Drug Stores M. B. A Under Ground Treasures HOW AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Oil treatment will handle UNDER-GROUND gases. The equipment is designed for gases of any kind that is contained within the MODEL CO. Morton Blvd. Chicago, Illinois Real Colored People's Hair We are the largest in porters and manufacturers in this line. Plats, Wigs, Pomps, Puffs and Transformations in stock and to order. All our goods guaranteed toast and washing a d combing We are the large set in porters and manu-acturers in this line. Plats, Wigs, Pomps, Puffs and Transformations in stock and to order. All our goods guaranteed to stand washing a d combing and to hold the color and crimp All shades matched, none too difficult Mixed gray our specialty. Send 2c for catalogue. Straightening comb and toilet articles our specialty. The only and old reliable Madam Baum's Hair Emporium 486 8th Avenue, New York City Mail Orders promptly attended to The Freeman is on sale at Ben Hall's barber shop, Ben Knox's shining parlor, and at the Pekin theater. Big cut in mediums cups All 5c Cough Drops. 1 for 10c 25c Lemon Lemon Lemon. 10c for 10c 25c Borden's Condensed Milk. 2 for 25c 25c Alcock's Pooer Plaisters. 2 for 25c 4c gr. Lithia Tablets. 50 tables. 25c 4c gr. Lithia Tablets. 50 tables. 25c Belladonna Plaisters. 2 for 25c Bella, & Capucinol Plast. 2 for 25c Aromatic Cascaras. 1 ounce Cocoa Quinine. 3 ounces 10c Epom Salts. 10c 10c Epom Salts. 10c 10c Comp. Licorice Pow. 3 oz. 10c Box Henna Leaves. 10c 10c Box Henna Leaves. 10c 10c Box Powd. Alum. 8 ounces Lilily's Laxative Tabs. 3 doz. 10c DC Hinkle's Caçcañ Cath Pills. 10c DC Hinkle's Caçcañ Cath Pills. 10c Bot. z-gr. Azafetidine Pills. 10c Bot. Calemel Seda Tabs. 100. 10c Bot. Calemel Seda Tabs. 100. 10c Pint Ext. Witch Haze. 20c Bot. Pure Caster Oil. 25c Bot. Essence Pepin. 4 oz. 25c Bot. Essence Pepin. 4 ounces Bot. Boric Acid. 1 doz. 5c Migrain Tablets. 1 doz. 5c Migrain Tablets. 1 doz. 5c Powdered Sulphur. 6c for 10c Bot. Tinct. Iodine. 10c Spta Camphor, one ounce 10c Spta Camphor, one ounce 10c Liquid Alobene. 4 oz. 65c Interol, a mineral oil. 65c Russian Oil, for internal use. 55c Russian Oil, for internal use. 55c Stanexil, Paraffin Oil. 3 for $1 Reumberto Olive Oil, quartz. 95c Horlick's Malted Milk. 78c Horlick's Malted Milk. 78c Mellin's Food. 59c Mellin's Food. 59c Robinson's Pat. Barley. 29c Eakay's Food. 59c Robinson's Pat. Barley. 29c Nestle's Food. 220c Nestle's Food. 220c Nestle's Food. 220c Imperial Granum. 59c Imperial Granum. 59c Imperial Granum. 239c Mead's Dextre Maltose. 45c Mead's Dextre Maltose. 45c Mead's Dextre Maltose. 198c Cereal Milk Comp. 74c Cereal Milk Comp. 74c Armour's Bullon Cubes. 25c Stero Cubes. 25c 112 I. N. PENNYSLVANIA ST. 802 MASCHUSSETST AYE. 804 MASCHUSSETST AYE. AMAN TO MAN TALK Men we want to hit at the point right off the reel. No unnecessary talk; no apologies. We are Going to Drum up Business We are going to make you such a proposition that you can't afford to put off your Suit or Overcoat until next Spring. You know we make good Clothes, so here is our offer: We will tailor to your measure Suit or Overcoat from the season's newest patterns—be it plain or fancy—over 800 patterns to select from for $15.50! Everything goes in this sale—nothing reserved—suits that sold up to $35.00. Best trimmings and linings included. Tailored LE Eureka Drug S One Dollar Rair Straightening Comb, Special M Mackey International Rheumatic Lumpect, W Office Sub Station 88; Mail Orders filled promptly polls. Ind. Phones: Old Main 5531; New 5233. Special Me No. 10 Pails (9 lbs. net) Pure Lard Sugar Cured Bacon, heavy. Smoked Hog Jowls. Best Sugar Cured Smoked Hams. Fresh Cottage Roasts or Chops. Round or Loin Steak. BILLS & BOX 341-343 E. W. The Largest Retail Me CUT PRICE REFERENCE IN REGULAR AND is and next week in the six Haag D Big Gin in Tollet Articles One Dollar Hair Straightening Comb, Special 58c; Agent for White's Specific Preparation; Mackey a International Rheumatic Limenment; White Rose Hair Fomade and Clean-U-Tea Post Office Sub Station 33; Mail Orders filled promptly. Eureka Drug Store. 601 N West St. Indianapolis, Ind. Phones: Old Main 531; New 523. W.H.ROBERTS.Prop. Special Meat Prices 341-343 E. Washington St. The Largest Retail Meet Market in the City Wood or Denatured Lamps, 25 or 40 watt, 22 on, Sick Headache, Billiousne G DRUG STO 27 S. ILLINOIS ST. 156 N. ILLINOIS ST. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. XIV in plain conservative styles or extreme English. Don't put it off—come in to day—be your own salesman. Remember Every Suit is $15.50 No Higher Cohee & McGinnis INCORPORATED Tailors that Satisfy 248-250 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. Store Specials 68c: Agent for White's Specific Preparation: White Rose Hale Pounded and Glaze UBe Past Y. Euroka Drug Store. 60 N. West N. Idaan W.H. ROBERTS, Prop. Great Prices d. $1.10 ld. 15c lb. 10c lb. 16c lb. 13c lb. 17c DETTCHER Washington St. Great Market in the City E DRUGS AND HAAG'S PRICES Drug Stores Big Cut on 5c and 100 Cigars For the Holidays 107 W. WASHINGTON ST. 55 VIRGINIA AVENUE ```markdown ```