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During the Month of January The Freeman wil be sent to any address in U. S. one year for $1.00. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AT NATION'S METROPOLIS GREAT TRIBUTE PAID BOOKER T. WASHINGTON AT NOTABLE MEMORIAL SERVICE. SPEAKERS PAY TRIBUTE WORK OF ANITA BUSH ON THE STAGE The Freeman Is the peer of Negro Journals, circulating in every State and Territory in the United States, an accomplishment which can not be claimed by any other Negro publication. Send us your subscription at once. VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER AT NATION'S GREAT TRIBUTE PAID BOOKED BLE MEMORIAL SERVICE. WORK OF ANITA BU Glimpse into Life of Mrs. Lotta Williams St. Mark's Spends Holidays in Se Allen's National News Bureau. 252 West 53rd Street. NEW YORK, December 20, 1915—A great tribute was paid to the memory of Booker T. Washington last week at the building in church in one of the greatest memorial services held in this city in honor of the memory of the good educator. Booker T. Washington bolted the high character and service of the late educator, and linked him up with the greatest educator in history. His wife was deplored as the greatest affection that has come to the race, and a plea was made that the greatest educator advanced by the educator. Three thousand people packed the edifice to its doors, and if a word had not been uttered, the greatest tribute to the memory of the deceased. The meeting was under the auspices of the Interdenominational "Teachers" group, and the order by R. W. M. Bolden, who in turn presented Dr. William J. Schieffer, in his opening remarks, to the students of the one of the greatest works of the great work done by Booker Washington. Dr. Schiefferin presided. In his opening remarks, he said that he had attended at the funeral of Dr. Washington, where over $6000 people participated in the entire city of Tuskegee closed down its life in honor of the educator. "It is so important that the continue life of service that went about doing good is silenced. Twenty years ago I visited Tuskegee, shortly after the famous address made by Dr. Washington in At- C. C. Clarke then sang a solo. A colleague tribute who was a Collector Actor himself was an intimate friend of the educator in this city, Anderson said; he was among people there comes a time when we need some one to plead our cause. He may not be a colleague, but he has ideas that he preaches." Such a man declared Mr. Anderson, was George H. Jones, Jr., then sang a soloity in much keeping with the soloity of the occasion. Rev. F. P. Hyatt, the Presbyterian church said in the course of his address that we are not as far removed from the death of the educator properly interrupted by the great movement of his honoring. Dr. W. H. Brooks made a plea for a collection for two of the great bank offering to the memory of the great educator. At the conclusion of the meeting a resolution was read by Rev. H. Brooks. He joined in the great movement to perpetuate the memory of the great educator in the memorial fund that is being meeting was a notable tribute to the memory of the educator. The great metropolis where Dr. Washington is located has taken the death of the educator in a hard strain. WORK OF MISS ANITA BUSH ON N THE STAGE. Your correspondent is glad to call attention to young men and women of the race who have gone on the stage with a view of unifying it. Last week your correspondent interviewed Miss Anita Bush in her dressing room at the Lincoln theater where she is filling an engagement with her own stock company. She is ambitious of the younger stars on the stage, and is giving much time to the outside side of the stage. She has had wide experience in one of the good backgrounds for her work. For several years she was with the Williams & Walker Company where she played an ambition. This rush is one of the豪豪. She accompanied the troupe to Europe and was one of the members to sustain the reputation of that famous company. After leaving Williams & Walker she played several points in the play Hart. She then returned to this country and toured America at the head of her own company with marked success. Desiring to do something for the elephant, she joined the historic ability of the Negro Miss Bush recently organized her own company in the theatre of the drama. She is meeting with much success in her efforts. Her company is made up of a group of former students, and she has passed reputation in their work. When the company opened at the Lincoln theater several weeks it marked a new beginning. She was in this country, and created a stir in the theatrical circles in this city. It marked an ambitious beginning for the company, which the company in the dramas that they have starred in have done much to bring on the fine ability of the beginner. She has been played with great success by the company are "The Girl at the Fort," "The Wedding Day," and "G1." Miss Bush is Mrs. Glen in private life is a very accomplished young lady, and her faith in the abilities of the young men has been serious things on the stage have done much to inspire the race in this city. Miss Bush is in Washington, but was educated at the Hillhouse High School in New Haven. A Glimpse Into the Life of Mrs. Lotta Williams. Last week your correspondent called on Mrs. Lotta Williams, the wife of the famous stage star, *Burt*, and 2509 Seward avenue. Your correspondent had heard much of this talented woman, and with a view of seeing and meeting her in her home of seeing and meeting her in the city, you man are at their highest, your correspondent sought an interview. When you very pleased with the clear and distinct way in which the message came, well marked the lady, talked to your correspondent in very reluctant manner over her stage career and it was only after much prompting that she would be glad to get a word from her spending her life in trying to make others happy. She did much, however, over things in general which displayed the remarkable versatility of the former stage star, and her mother Mrs. Williams who was born in Chicago was a member of the St. Thomas P. E. church in that city and as a young woman spent her life on the orchards in her native city. While appearing in the concerts of her home, her talent was manifest, and it was a great success and had a promising future on the stage. She came to this city and joined the Williams and Walker Company and starred in all of their big successes among them "In Abyssinia," "Sons of Ham," "In Dahoney," and "In Banda Lana." She was a great show of this famous company Mrs. Williams always played principal parts. Mrs. Williams was one of the strongest members of that famous aggregataion of women, the members of the troupe. When asked whether or not she enjoyed her stage career, the former stage star said that she had the opportunity it gave to show the ability of the Negro on the stage. Despite the success that has come to her and spared her opportunity it gave to show the ability of her success. Speaking of her marriage to her celebrated husband, she said sixteen years ago she joined the company. Mrs. Williams is a devoted wife and mother, devoted husband. "Mr. Williams is a model husband," declared Mrs. Williams, "and his whole ambition has been to help him. He is due to his earnest and conscientious efforts that he always put in his work. He has made many friends and has been in his home is loyal to his home and family." In these words Mrs. Williams proudly spoke of her work in this city. Mrs. Williams has now retired to private, and is devoting much of her time to philanthropic work among the poor of this city. Mrs. Williams has been to her home, and her home in this city is a model of domestic charms. Mrs. Williams is a woman of high merit, and her work has been to her home. Your correspondent was glad to get this brief glimpse into the life of this talented woman. Daniel Clark Spends Holidays at Home. Daniel Clark, retiring president of Sigma Kappa, the oldest literary organization in the North and one of the most popular young men in the city, left N.C. where he will spend the holidays with his parents. Mr. Clarke who is devoted to his parents spends years or so, in order to comfort his parents in their old days. Mr. Clarke is one of the best known young men and social circles in this city. He is a NATIONAL HALF CENTURY ANNIVERSARY EXPOSITION AND LINCOLN JUBILEE HELD AT CHICAGO, AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 1915—A SUCCESSFUL DEMONSTRATION—EXHIBITIONS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTY—THOUSANDS ATTENDED Interior View of the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Coliseum. Wabash Avenue and Fifteenth Street, Chicago. Illinois. The Chicago Y. M. C. A. Building—Philanthropists Julius Rosen wald and Cyrus McCormick Gave $25,000 Each—J. H. Tilghman Gave $1,000—Dr. George C. Hall Chairman of Board, A. L. Jackson Executive Secretary. member of St. Mark's M. E. church where he has been on the official board for several years. He is all departments of the church and he has made a host of friends. He has just closed his administration as the president of St. Mark's church. This institution is one of the most potent for good in this city. Last Thursday he made a brief parting address which he gave by the members of the organization. Dan, as he is known in the younger set in this city, will be sadly missed among whom he is immensely popular. A large host of friends will wish him a pleasant time in the Southland, and a watch for his return to his friends here. Christmans Will be Widely Observed Here. Christmas, the most notable of the yearly festivals, will be widely observed at this time in dressed in holiday attire, the usual stir that comes at this season is manifest at this time. Ample preparation is being made on a very important day for the city's poor, and judging from the effort that is being shown in this direction, there will be a larger number of Christmas services, and Salvation Army which feeds a large number of poor people during the holiday season is making great preparations to accommodate large number of people this year. Special Christmas services will be held in the churches throughout the city, and musical features will be elaborate this year. CREAM CITY NEWS. Special to The Freeman: MILWAUKEE, Wis.-Another one of our good neighbors have passed away. Mrs. Mamie Wheeler, 558 Elison avenue, was buried January 3d from St. Mark's A. M. E. church. The deceased NATIONAL HALF CENTURY 22 TO SEPTEMBER 16, 19 Interior View of the 50th A The Chicago Y. M. C. A. Buildi Gave $1,000 leaves a mother and a husband and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The New York Times, Walter Simons, Harry King, Guy Roberts, Mr. A. Page, of Toledo, Mich., and Mrs. Banks of Chicago came to attend the funeral. Mr. Clarence Edwards, 308 Eighth Street, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Banks of Chicago came to attend the funeral. Mr. Clarence Edwards, 308 Eighth Street, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Banks of Chicago came to attend him two or three times daily. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards, formerly of Baltimore, are here for the past four or five years. The Lacy Club banquet, the most entertaining of the years' night, enjoyed a New Years tree, furnished by Mrs. Lacy Spencer, president of the Lacy club. Mrs. Sadie Club was toast mistress. The New Year's tree furnished a great deal of furniture, and the club was toast mistress. The New Year's tree furnished a great deal of furniture, and the club was toast mistress. The New Year's tree furnished a great deal of furniture, and the club was toast mistress. Those who missed this entertainment missed one joyful time and much praise is given Mrs. Simons, who is kind that has proven a success from the beginning. When looking for a hearty meal, a social entertainment, stop at 272 Fourth street—the Lacy WILLIAM NELSON PAGE DEAD. Manager of Pittsburgh Courier Was Private Secretary to Carnegie Steel Works Official—Foun..... der of the Y. M. C. A. PITTSBURGH, Pa. 4, Jan. 4.—William Nelson Page, aged 48 years, manager of the Pittsburgh Courier, died at 3 of clock on Tuesday morning, January 4, 1916, in Washington, D. C., after an hour of a few days, death being due to bronchial pneumonia. Mr. Page died at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Malissa Taylor, where he and family had gone to spend the holidays. For the past 26 years Mr. Page has been employed as private secretary to one of the largest steel companies in the Steel Company. He rose from clerkship to this position by dint of hard work. He was also said that during the many years of his service with this big corporation that he worked in, he had a bodiment of the term, "tonicity." At the time of his death he was secretary to Mr. W. G. Clyde, general manager of the Pittsburgh Courier it can be truthfully said that the present success and the future of Mr. Page is directly due to the energetic efforts and efficient management of Mr. Page. He was also a member of the glossing labeling of Color Meed's Brand to the Y. M. C. A. For a number of years he was secretary to Ocland Club and its founder. Mr. Page is survived by a widow, Mrs. Bessie Taylor-Page, a son, Will Mabel Page, a teacher, Miss Mabel Page, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Page. TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON—HIS LOSS AND AFFLICTION TO THE RACE. A grand recital will be given under the auspices of the D. P. Roberts quartette at Bethel A. M. E. church Thursday. This is the first of a series of theette contests of the Male Chorus arranged by Director S. A. Ratliff. Mme Ada Murphy, prima soprano, and Signon Julius St. Joe, Italian tenor, will applace the entire career in managing the affair and promises music lovers a rare treat. Washington, D. C. The mandamus suit of Dr. W. Bruce ANNIVERSARY EXPOSITION 1915—A SUCCESSFUL DEMONS COUNTRY—THOUS anniversary Celebration at the Coli- ing—Philanthropists Julius Rosen- 0—Dr. George C. Hall Chairman Evans to compel the board of education to show cause why it should not be allowed to teach strong Manual Training School, from which position it is alleged the board dismissed him control law, is still the authority of Stafford and the District Supreme Court. So far, every point has been won by Evans, and some unforeseen fluke occured. It is likely that he will win his contention. On the stand, R. C. Bruce has been dismissed, and the cent piece with a hole in it, and the general opinion is that the end of this case is to be decided in the local school system. His faltering and contradictory testimony has been the tragic joke of the case and the case has been so far to convince the people that a screw is loose somewhere and that there ought to be a change. Dr. Evans has been dismissed, and the are faulty and inaccurate and now the hase is so turned that it is the board that is really on trink to test its effectiveness. If the case goes for Dr. Evans in Justice Stafford's court, it is presumed that the Court of Appeals on an appeal. If this is done, the case will be heard at once, under an emergency clause of the law, and everybody wants him to win—means reinstatement to two positions in the schools and his back salary since he was dismissed according to the snug sum of about $11,000. GROESBECK, TEXAS. Sunday was a beautiful day. Rev. Pamm preached a soul-stirring sermon to his people at the Primitive Baptist church. The people here in town from all churches turned out with them in a Christian band together, and they broke out rejoicing the Almighty God. Mr. and Mrs. Kassie Scott gave a宴席. They had dinner in neighbor's houses. They had Irish potato salad, pork and beans, macaroni, lunch tongue, spare ribs and backbones, lead tea ambirosis and bacon butter butternut old turnip greens. The reporter for Groesbeck was there. Many thanks to my Freeman reader for the patronage, long times and prosper. Now, in my write-up last week I did not mean to talk to them, but talking to them that are away behind and those that hide from me when AND LINCOLN JUBILEE H TRATION—EXHIBITIONS FI ANDS ATTENDED. seum, Wabash Avenue and Fiftees wald and Cyrus McCormick Gave of Board, A. L. Jackson Executiv they hear me blow my whistle. So, don't hide, because I have the editors' permission. I don't want to don't he will not send me any papers. Please pay as you go. I have got $8 readers in town that take the Freeman and want to make it 100 or more this year. Miss F. M. York left town last Saturday to take up her school at Rocky Mountain. Mrs. Birdie Max, Mrs. Estella Williams, Mrs. Mary Max, Miss Roberts Blacker, Mrs. Able Young, Mrs. Sarah Barton, Mrs. Able Young, Mrs. Sarah Barton in fall and are now ready to start again for the new year. They say that they like to be up and keep up, and don't want their names on the back list from last year; so I wiped them out last year and wrote books When you want your write-up see J A. Jones, reporter MEMPHIS, TENN., NEWS. Mr. W. H. Caisey, practical shoe-maker and repairer, is now employed by H. Zini. 58 1-2 North Second street. He is doing all the repair work for such stores at the Shop on the street and there are many others. But the city, they shouldn't we all give him a trial? ALTON. ILL. (By Pearl Curtis.) There was a dream social given December 14, 1915, at the Methodist Joseph Shawl died last Sunday, the 19th. The funeral was held Wednesday. afternoon. Mrs. Belle Elsworth, aged 60, an old resident of Alton, died Monday, the 20th. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. HOWARD UNIVERSITY NIGHT OBSERVED BY BETHEL LITERARY. PROF. KELLY MILLER EMPHASIZES VALUE OF HIGHER EDUCATION EX-REGISTER NAPIER TO BE PRESIDENT Washington, D. C., Special. Amid th hurrah of the "college spirit," the enthusiastic yell, rhythmic hand-clap and improvised song, "The day was unheered in last Tuesday evening in A. M. E. Church in felicitous style. The occasion is an annual feast, fostered by the progressive Bethel Literacy Center, long-looked-for by the Howard University and the populace in general, mutually proud that they are such a part of the race. On "Howard University Night" the "Town and Gown" come together for a season of riotous fun, coupled with wit and wisdom that will make the genuine profit for all concerned—the "city" below and the "school that sitteth on a Hill." Miss Marie A. D. Madre, the efficient and dedicated presided over by Bethel Literacy, presided, and saw to it that the faculty and the student body, as FIELD AT CHICAGO, AUGUST FROM ALL OVER THE nth Street, Chicago, Illinois. e $25,000 Each—J. H. Tilghman e Secretary. well as their host of friends from every section of the land were made welcoming from Harvard Hill and the frenzied multitude of the house, to make the welking ring and to give vent to their ebullitions of the students, to make them aware that might appeal to their inventive minds. Miss Madre is a model presiding officer, whole-souled woman of affinity, and the greatest forum because she knows the fine art of putting herself in sympathy with the classes, the young and the old, the little and the big, and giving all a chance to show what they can do in Miss Madre's play, no favorites, and so referrenced games that the worthiest wins, if he "delivers the goods." The meeting this year, considered, was the best of the entire series of "Howard Nights" at Bethel, and everybody went home happy for it. Participated in the variegated festivities. Dr. Stephen Morrell Newman, president of Howard University, in a deed rich and rare—and which set a warm pace for the "feast of reason and flow of soul"—introduced as the speaker of the College of Arts and Sciences sometimes factiously styled "the mouthpiece of Howard University." Howard University Facing the Future, pean. Never before has he spoken with unusual force, brilliance and clearness on "Howard University Facing the Future." Never before has he been inwardly illusive of the high education" had a presentation that was so illuminating or more convincing. The speaker recited the familiar his- sey of his conditioning of the new school at the nation's capital by G. O. O. Howard for the higher training of the Negro youth, telling of its fierce struggles to live up faithfully to the The Freeman As an advertising medium is unequaled by any Negro Newspaper, going into the homes of a class of thrifty, money-spending Afro-Americans not reached by any other Journal. Mr. Advertiser, take the hint and try us. Public Library pjai CE FIVE CENTS. MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. UVERSITY NIGHT BARRY. PROF. KELLY MILLER OF HIGHER EDUCATION ER TO BE PRESIDENT ation Continues—Cupid Busy in Christmas in Treasury—Major Young Home. ideals and standards set by its consecrated builders and outlining in a practical fashion the new ground that must be broken and the advanced goals that must be achieved if Howard University is to face the future with the assurance of being able to perform effectively the work for which it has been diligently commissioned. As a "National University," supported largely by the public purse, Howard University has a strong research type, argued Prof. Miller. He said the Negro is as good a citizen as the American people will permit him to be. He said the African-American country calls him in its hour of need, the black man is ready to swallow his grievances and respond as an enthusiastic friend of the African-American life was imperiled a generation ago. The statesmanship, the philanthropy and the plain people of the land will be the spirit of the American youth committed to the future. For the future Prof. Miller urged a greater degree of publicity as to the aims and achievements of Howard; advancement of the teaching of scientific agriculture emphasized a stronger camaraderie for the teaching of scientific agriculture emphasized a stronger camaraderie for the strength of the forces that contribute to the support of the University, and that the Alumni should come to the University giving excellent reasons for all of the efforts the alma mater; and suggested the introduction of a department of graduate work, with sociology and anthropology to give excellent reasons for all of the efforts the mended. He added that the college must not overlook the new idea of education, that the world now asks less about what it means, and that its cerns itself most about what he can do and how well he can do it. The Admission test is Miller's best effort. He the Side Lights on "Howard Night" No one suspected that "Prexy" Newman could play fun in him, as his fund of approval included the South Carolina, L. G. Kooger, sophomore, of South Carolina, led the yells, songs and claps with the band. He was pronounced a "whang." Profs. G. W. Cook, L. B. Moore, E. E. Wheeler, L. B. Hart, C. S. Syphax, W. H. Richards and T. Stanton J. Peele and J. C. Napier materially in making the occasion memorable, in making the occasion maturely. Miss Madre, wearing a winsome sate, directed the events of the hour. Miss Madre, wearing a winsome sate, directed the events of the hour. Miss Madre, wearing a winsome sate, directed the events of the hour. Justice Peelle's speech, extolling the Negro for his marvelous progress in five years of freedom was a masterpiece. In his work as a scholar of breadth and real minima he paid a beautiful tribute to the memory of Dr. Booker T. Washington. He wrote the Howard Glee Club, which did "the best singing." The decorations, class colors, and streamers and other paraphernula added gayety to the radiant scene. The songs were all good and gave evidence of originality and musical aptitude. Every department of the University was largely represented and each had its distinctive "yell." We had the biggest advertisement Howard has had for many moons. Let us have some more "Howard Nights." National Memorial in Honor of Dr. Washington. The citizens' committee, headed by M. Henry Lassiter, has completed the bulk of the arrangements for the national memorial meeting in honor of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington. The principal speaker of the occasion will be the Hon. Gerrit Lassiter, former mayor of the City of New York, former president of Columbia University, and the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tuskegee Institute, acceptance of the committee's invitation to chair Dr. Lassiter by wire today. The names of the other speakers will be announced later. Bringing have been received from many distinguished persons, among them tributes of appreciation of the deceased educator from Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Former President, Taft. (Continued on Page Eight) 2 Trains leave Indianapolis as follows: EASTERN DIVISION. 6:00, d7:00, 8:00, x2:00, 10:00, x11:00, 8:00, x7:00, 8:00, x11:00, x5:00, 8:00, x7:00, 8:00, g9:00, g11:00, NORTHWESTERN DIVISION. s8:00, 7:00, x18:15, 9:00, 10:00, x11:15, x12:00, 9:00, 10:00, 4:00, f15:60, x17:15, 9:00, f11:10. MARTINSVILLE DIVISION. 5:50, 6:50, x8:00, 8:50, 9:50, 10:50, 11:50, x1:00, 7:00, 9:50, 3:50, 4:50, 5:50, 6:50, x15, m9:50, 11:10. 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Get on the road to success! Start a business; others succeed, why don't you try? Write us TODAY! Do it NOW!! HAZEL'S 2324 E. 31st St. Cleveland, Ohio Boys Exchange Buffet A full line of Wines, Liquors and Cigars always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all. When out for a good time, stop in. BRUTUS OWENS, Prop. 488 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. SHORT FLIGHT. BY R. W. THOMPSON. IN MEMORIAM. Dr. Booker T. Washington. "One cannot hold another down in the water, but it is ditch with him; is helping the man who is down to rise, the man who is up is freeing himself from a burden that weighs on him. The man who is down there is always something to hope for, always something to Washington."—Dr. Booker T. Washington. The burden then, which would drag down these whose deeds are good. Is raised, and he will surely climb, who lifts the brotherhood. The man who's up, with his strong hand, Should reach upon the ground, And raise to heights where all are free the man who's farthest down. The man who's down is filled with hope. He climbs both day and night, And to the man who's up he shouts—"Help me! I need the light!" —Jasper Tappan Phillips, M. D. Nashville, Tenn. If you don't, somebody else will. The newspaper business is no place for a "tenderfoot." It is now "Principal R. R. Moton, of Tuskegee Institute." Echoes of the Richmond exposition flasco are to be heard in Congress. Anyhow, there are no two opinions as the necessity for "racial preparedness." "Educate from the bottom" correctly chirps Ben Davis' Atlanta Independent. Have you ever noticed that there are always vacant seats away up front? Go forward! Rights come much more readily to the fellow who sees to it that his duties are well performed. Our men in high places must live on the 'do right' plan or take the consequences. This is going to be a bad year for grafters. Come to meet of it, Joy, Ky. Bliss, Idaho, Paradise, Cal., and Delight, Kans., ought to be good places to spend a honeymoon. The new year will be a blessed one if you are King or a blessed one who did your service a long time ago and has never allowed you to forget it. Be asked as to what the nations of Europe are fighting about, Editor W. B. King of the Dallah Express rose to the situation by replying "Damnfo." Ditto. That bright thing an editor or correspondent saves over for next week is invariably gobbled up this very week by an unesteemed contemporary somewhere. Editor John H. Murphy has discovered one way to "cushion" the "sweetest" Afro-American-Ledger of Baltimore is now simply "The Afro-American." Good. Every colored man who succeeds in business has an interest in the colored business high school and the colored commercial college. It is to the colored business man that these institutions must look to take their output. According to Mrs. Mary E. Washington, he is the Indie of four of the No. 9, 10, 11, and 12 O. F. of the Indianapolis lodge has the largest membership, the Rushville lodge has the largest bank account and the Charleston lodge has the nearest hall. Say "No"-good and strong to the fakiers who are trying to commercialize the work of Booker T. Washington, the great work of Booker T. Washington, the $2,000,000 memorial fund, endorsed by the trustees of Tuskegee University for a field broadening for any friend of the race's peerless leader to work in. We said a year ago, "Give Charles Banks a chance and he will 'make the chance and he is living up to the most sanguine expectation of his friends. The rejuvenated Bankers of his honesty, capacity and loyalty to obligations. Banks is all right." At the Topeka Industrial Institute, or the Topeka Industrial Institute, for such the faculty of his honesty, capacity and loyalty to obligations. Banks is all right. At the Topeka Industrial Institute, or the Topeka Industrial Institute, for such the faculty are graduates of Tuskegee Institute and four former teachers of the Tuskegee school are employed by the "Wizard of Tuskegee" and he was instrumental in securing for it many substantial benefactions. The only authorized story of the life and work of the late Booker T. Washington is being prepared by Emily Stowe and will be issued in the spring from the press of Doubleday, Page & Co. New York City. It will embrace about 75,000 words and will be called *Washington: Builder of a Civilization*. Dr. Jesper Teapun Phillips, of Nashville, Tenn., son of Bishop C. H. Phillips, of the C. M. E. church, is one of the ablest young physicians in all the Southland and is public-spirited to the last degree. Dr. Jesper Teapun Phillips is the work of the head, the hand and the heart and it is the type of young colored Americans the nation needs for which Booker T. Washington gave his labor and his life. Business men complain of the lack of thoroughness in the education that young people receive in the public schools. They are more brilliant in the classics and ornamental accomplishments, but who are poor spellers, inaccurate in flickering, and unable to speak in the forms of the English language—these faults showing up with especial painfulness among those who try to be stenogrammic and to tweak their teachers. School managers should think on these things. Leave the Booker T. Washington monument to the direction of the trustees, but at once to raise their $250,000 pro rata of the $2,000,000 memorial fund and the monument's growth into a community, armed with credentials from the authorities, should make the collections and turn the money into a foundation, the secretary of Tuskegee Institute. Those who prefer should send their contribution --- directly to Mr. Scott at Tuskegee Institute. Let the good work begin at once! Recently published pamphlets have been received by us as follows: "Sciences of Dethronement of a King," by Dr. C. V. Roman, the eminent scholar, journalist and medical authority, of Nashville, Tenn. "Life Harmony," by Burwell T. Harvey, Sr.教授, in the Lakewood, N. J. public schools and pastor of Trinity Baptist church, Williamsville, N. Y., and an address to the Progress of the New York Charl L. Brown, presiding judge of the Municipal Court of Philadelphia, delivered at the Berean Presbyterian church of that city. The Eastern Colored School at Louisville, Ky., one of the largest and most prominent schools in the City, has been named "The Booker T. Washington School." The title was bestowed by the board of education at the teachers and patrons of the school, the citizens in general joining in the request. This is a fitting tribute on the work of the metropolis, where the deceased educator has always been popular and where the most distinguished auditor of bodies faces have heard him often and gladly. The Philadelphia Tribune points out the fact that the Negro race has lost within the past few months an alarming number of its oldest and ablest members, and that a lack of helpful activity. The list includes William Carl Bolivar, of Pennsylvania, known far and wide as the author of the book *The Negro Life*; a feature of the Tribune for years; Maj. C. A. Fleetwood, of Washington, D. C.; Warren G. Fearing, of Washington, D. C.; former Minister to Liberia J. Milton Turner, of Missouri; William E. Benson, of Kowaliga, Alabama; and, last and greatest, Dr. Booker T. Washing- The Washington Herald, noted for its breadth of view on questions involving the races, commenting on the report that the team had won 1000 to box Sam Langford, the Negro heavyweight, gives warning that it is going to keep the feet of the new champion to the fire if he tries to slide. The team, which announced at the time he won the championship that he would never fight another black man; but if he re-entered the ring, Willard announced at the time he won the championship that he would prevent the wane of this championship honors. Gladiatorial fame does not hesitate at the color-line." Willard, to the extent that the champion, must be something more than the champion of the white fighters. There can be no color-line in sport. Rev. Frederick Douglass, of Cairo Ill., has been elected secretary of Wilberforce University, to succeed Prof. William University, to be his position for a number of years. Dr. Douglass, it is said, will bring to the school a virility and modernity that will be in keeping with the broadened curriculum he has recently entered upon. President W. S. Scarborough is making things hum at Wilberforce, and he is constantly surrounding himself with education, advanced ideas and who will work with him enthusiastically for the attainment of a common goal. Wilberforce is a credit to the great A. M. E. church and the praise he has received for the star part he has played in the wonderful development that has come to it. The splendid work of J. Thomas Harrison in connection with the Boston meeting of the National Negro Business League will never be forgotten. The work of Harrison in the aggregation of the big session at the Armory on the Cambridge side of the river and to his organizing ability is due its signal success. His enjoyable association at the Coleraine Club was one of the notable events of the league week and the space he devoted to the work of the league in his enterprising journal, the Advocate, contributed to the work of the league of the league as to what went on in Boston before, during and after the banner conclave of the race's most useful organization. Editor Harrison's support of Dr. Harrison's has been constant, loyal and effective. A professional dermatologist ought to have no trouble in making a living as a dermatologist, Cousins, of Erwin, Tenn., a railroad engineer, was charged by his local lodge of locomotive engineers, who tried to force him to assemble, as a result he lost his preferred run. He sued for $15,000 damages and secured a judgment in the federal Court of Appeals that the sins was a white man. In St. Louis an extraordinarily fast pastor or a church minister, his flock because somebody whispered it around that he was a "white man, a white man, a white man," suit against his accusers. Now, it would seem that an expert dermatologist had complexion adulterations and blood admixtures that affect race is THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. . . . . . . . . . --- sues, could be busy and put an end is this sort of litigation, which is this sort of litigation, which is Such skin specialists would be part- icularly valuable on street cars and trucks, and on buses, and on maters, and now and then, they might pick up a job in a church or a school house. Even "polite society" might at least be applicable to drawings on their services. . . . Out in Arizona the labor unions, growing bold by successfully holding up political leaders with threats as to their rights, were incurred, had a law engrafted upon the statute books making it easier to see to it that four-ninths of its helpers were native-born or qualified electors of the state. The matter has been handled in a Court in a suit to test the constitutionality of the law and the short-sightedness of the person. Such equal protection of the law. Such statutes, in their final analysis, might be construed to operate against the color, religion or nationality, and while allowing certain special privileges to Justice Hughes very firmly set himself on the ground that the 'right to work' at whatever one finds for his hands to work in the job, as present, administered, must be watched, friend to the colored man who wishes to work at the skilled trades or at any occupation that brings him sharply into competition with the white workman. MERIDIAN. MISS. The celebration of the anniversary of the mancipation the cochairman has held the last school the program follows: Introductory remarks by the chairman; music; Rev. K. Allerton; music; Rev. T. A. Collins; Miss Hattie B. Nelson read the Proclamation; the report of statistician was read by Rev Willie F. Shaw; it was not can not, but we are looking for the man that can." Dear reader, as the Lord was blessed us peace, please let us try to do better this year than we ever have, also let us get together. Where there is a church, please let us try to do better this year than we ever have, also take a forward march on Friday night, December 31st. The members of Union Baptist Church held watch meeting and shared food. Also presented Rev. J. T. Davis, their pastor, with a fine suit of clothes, and an over coat. Are you trying to meet the Freeman? You can do this by handing your old copy to your next door neighbor. Dung Sale and buy the Freeman for sale every Saturday and Sunday: MOUND CITY, ILL Notwithstanding the rainy weather during the holidays, a merry time was spent with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Penn, of the drainage district, entertained Prof. and Mrs. Penn, of the district. On December 28th, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. I. Rice gave a reception in honor of Mrs. Nannie Meacham, of Chicago, and Mrs. Nannie Meacham, of Lovejoy. About thirty-six persons from the rii-city were present. Among those visiting here during the holiday season, Mr. Thompson, of Chicago; Mr. Ceell Owens, Chicago; Miss Florence Johnson, Marion; Mr Jean Welch, of Gary, Ind. and Mrs. Welch, of Chicago, and Wyatt Caldwell, of Chicago. Thursday, December 30th, Prof. J. W. White, with a small bunch enjoyed a delightful time, as men do when alone. Dr. A. T. Griffin, who has been the owner of the office, will be city for several years, has gone to Marion, Ill., leaving us without a physician. This is good field for some man with a family. Miss Dovie Taylor, assistant principal of Lovejoy high school, spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, at Mr. N. Humble, popular merchant at Mounds, entertains at Mounds Friday evening the 31st, at a stag, in honor of his brother-in-law, Fred Thompson, of Chicago, good friend had had the halls be ring to ring out the old year and ring in the new. TO AGENTS OF THE FREEMAN! It will do well for the agents to begin at once looking forward to in-orders for our Exposition Number. The Freeman in Memphis, Team., at the Globe News Stand, 330 Beale Ave. Read The Freeman for all news all of the time. PEARL ROLLER MILLS THE STATE OF THE STATE OF INDIANA PRIDE OF INDIANA FLOUR Wm. ROUSE & SON INDIANAPOLIS, IND. All kinds of alterations on ladies' and gents' garments. We do all kinds of fur trimming. Feathers cleaned and curled Phone. Main. 2004. 885 Indiana Ave. See Huddleston! Modern Shee Repair Shop First class repairing of all kinds done while you wait. New Shoes for Sale. 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Broyles, Houston, president; The body unanimously issued the following address, and adjourned to meet in 1916. The Colored People of Texas. As the representatives of the race at the bar of the courts of the com-munity, we ask you to consider you that your prospects for justice, equity and a "square deal" at the bar are the less gloomy than by design, and the more designing inferiors of other nationalities, and mercenary, gratuitous, hypocritical, and class of persons who would have you understand that every action at law, civil or criminal, is wicked, that the judge is wicked, that the wicked wicked than those of our own; that the judges and the juries constitute a wicked institution; that all cases are determined by the law and the facts, and that, therefore, when you are in some other wicked nationality in order to win. We urge you to have more respect for, and more confidence in, faith in counsel of your own nationality, whom we hasten to assure are entirely capable and have a high sense We regret that in many communities of the state there seems to be discord between us and you. We beg to assure you that the practice has not been established for the purpose of taking undue responsibility for the race, but is largely due to existing social conditions, which are entitled to respect. Because of this situation better than the average layman, we wish to assure you again that the course is fair and that your case is as safe in the hands of counsel of your own race as with counsel of other nationalities with them and they have the ability to handle them. Pledging you our best services and assuring you of our abiding faith we MONROE N. WORK, DIVISION OF RECORDS AND RESEARCH OF TUSKEGEE, GIVES LYNCH-ING STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1915. As head of the Division of Records and a research associate with the late Booker T. Washington, Principal, in keeping with the United States, which record was sent by him from time to time to the public press. According to this book, the United States, the year just closed, 69 lynchings. Of those lynched 55 were Negroes and 14 were white. Of the Negroes and eleven more whites than were put to death by mobs in 1914, when 100 were lynched. Included in the record are three women. In at least four instances it later developed the perforated offenses that were innocent, the offenses charged. Eighteen, or more than one-fourth of the total counts, occurred in the state of Georgia. Only 11, ten Negroes and one white, of the total, were charged with rape. Other offenses and number lynched for the total, were charged with twelve Negroes; killing officers of the law, 9, three whites and six Negroes. The police officer of the law, a family of four, father, son and two daughters; pots of white; disregarding warnings of night big Siegel & Cooper Company's store, where she has been a trusted employee where she has been a trusted employee the importance of her position more the high character of the woman can be best appreciated when it is known that riders, 2, white; insulting women, 3; entering women's rooms, 2; wounding a man, 2; stealing meat, 1; burglary, 1; assault, 1; theft, 1; ton, 1; charged with stealing a cow, 1; furnishing ammunition to man resisting arrest, 2; beating wife and children, 2; accessory to the burning of a barn, 1; Lynchings occurred in the following state: Alabama, 9; Arkansas, 5; Kentucky, 5; Louisiana, 2; Kentucky, 5; Louisiana, 2; Mississippi, 9; Missouri, 2; Ohio, 1; Oklahoma, 3; South Carolina, 1; Tennessee, 2; Texas, 5; Virginia, 1. MONROE N. WORK. DALLAS, TEXAS, NEWS DALLAS, TEXAS, NEWS Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran st. Rhones, Haskell 6596K, 3744 and 4135. By Col. J. G. Griffin and His Boys Mr. and Mrs. John Henry are at home to their friends at 2707 San Jacinto street. Mother Wooton, who spent several weeks here visiting her daughter and her brother, Clarksville, for her home, Clarksville, for the holidays. We have a large number of the race who wishes to do business on promise and failures here in Dallas, so many agey failures here in Dallas, the Dago and Greek gets theirs there is nothing left for the race. We have a county school teacher for twenty years, has chosen the metropolis as his home. He is busy at this time studying law, county school teacher for twenty years, has chosen the metropolis as his home. He is busy at this time studying law, county school teacher for twenty years, has chosen the metropolis as his home. We welcome the professor and his family, some people who insist on getting the Negro papers on credit but pay in advance for the white dailies. All readers of the Freeman can learn about the Negro papers on credit and variance. If not paid up don't expect it for it will not be at your home or your business. We hope to do a better business. Thanking one and all, we are for an increased circulation and better service with the cash in hand. Your business is solicited. Mr. J. A. Stewart made a trip to Mineral Wells and returned all smiles. Mr. Bud Bogan visited in Montgomery. Mr. J. R. Hamilton enjoyed the holidays with old friends in Alabama. We have several weeks absence from the city. at Tyler, among old time friends. Mrs. O. Francis enjoyed an extended trip among friends and relatives at La. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wilson enjoyed an extended Christmas trip to their old home, Shrevesport, La. Jim Crittenden the tailor, made a fairly large dress, only rem- tained short, while, there Mr. Leonard Kyles celebrated his birthday by giving his friends an all-day Christmas dinner. And Uncle Buck at the new Live Oak Cafe. the Siegel, Cooper Company is one of the largest retail store corporations in the United States and worked her way up to her present high position from very humble beginnings. That she has proven herself to - e a - Mrs. Granville Lacy and children will spend several weeks visiting relatives in New York. Let our people learn the art of drawing our race to themselves, as the Dago and the Jews do. Mr. Jim Price has returned from a trip to Marshall. Pay that poll tax now if you wish to have representation that counts. It will be heard when you properly present your wishes and desires. Mrs. Jim Butts, of Mineola, visited her mother, Mrs. Emanual Brown, on Routh street. Get the Freeman at the new Calhert Cafe every week. Mr. B. E. Hendricks runs the Mineola your wants. Call for it and get it there. Too many resolutions makes some of our folks bad paymasters, so we have to pay them for paying for it in advance in the future. Various churches held watch meetings and were largely attended. Mrs Julia Jordan, the wife of City Hall manager, press, celebrated her birthday anniversary with a large number of her friends, which marked the opening of the museum in the metropolis, on December 29th. The Dallas Widow's Club is in the limelight of leap year. Men look you to love. Joe E. Norton and Bud Smith are at case just now; they set the Star to watch the movie, but by Ed Lee and D. V. Hooper. Boys, your money's worth in space will do your business good any time. In pressing clubs were storehouses of the past, where the world bowling at its shrine daily. Mr. Wm. Sanders is on the mend. See daily. Daily. Daily. 2827 Elm street, daily. Old Crimp has caught a manny hungry dressed-up man and woman on the tractor trail. The various churches will hold Christmas trees and other amusements you bring. So be there and help recall the night. Dallas is after highway men, sluggers and the criminal class jam-up and a bit too much for comfort here now. Your wood and coal orders will please W. H. Page and Hub Thomas. Our people should pay their poll tax if they intend living in the city applause that must be done by them. The city must be run O. K. and it takes tax money. Mr. Dud Whittaker is off the road, so he says, and can be found at his big cent and Bryan. They are nearly even at the Dago wedding last Sunday night, corner North Allen and Trindad of blacks. All had a good time. Our people could pattern and profit from the applause and Dago. They stand by each other. GIVENS CAFE Where meals and quick lunches and everything to eat can be had on short tables, for food to be prepared, cooked. Up-to-date bill of fare at low down prices. Lady waitresses. Young street artists and ballerinas. WILL GIVENS, Prop., Dallas, Texas, Dec. 4. POWELL CASE SPECIAL TOURING CAR. For your safety rides, parties, balls, picnics and eight-seat cabins and for coming or leaving Dallas, a card or phone Haskell 7483 will reach us. Nearly furnished rooms. D. F. Powell, proprietor.-Dec. 4. MEMORIAL SERVICE TO DR. BOOK- ER T. WASHINGTON By the 25th U. S. Infantry, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaiian Ter. One of the most solemn and at the same time the most impressive services ever held by the schofield barracks took on the 25th Infantry Amusement Hall on Sunday evening, December 19, 1915, as a memorial to the late William Washington the sage of Tuskegee. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Scott Literary Society and the various fraternal organizations of the 25th Infantry the special music for the occasion held by the 25th Infantry Band, conducted by Chief Musician Leslie King, and the Scott Gee Club composed by Private Military Master Corps. The meeting began promptly at 6:00 o'clock p. m. the United Spanish War Veterans marched from the veterans hall to the place of meeting in a body, being dressed in full regalia for the numbers on the program were well rendered and evidenced careful preparation. The sacred music, the music of Chief Musician King, and especially the violin solo by Private Leon H. Herriford, of the band under the leadership of Chief Musician King, and especially the violin solo by Private Leon H. Herriford, of the band under the leadership of Chief Musician King, are deserving of special mention. Private Highbaugh, of the Glee Club, led in singing of the national anthem, the Glee Club's favorite jubilee song, which was perhaps the most stirring and impressive number on the program. Mr. Hilson, of the band under the leadership of Chief Moses' reminiscences of his school days at Tuskegee held the large audience, which almost filled the hall to its capacity, with great in Chaplain Oscar J. W. Scott, by special request of the Literary Club, delivered the address of the Booker T. Washington As I knew Him." Chaplain Scott was a personal friend of Dr. Washington, and for that reason was able to many of the events of the great life and character. He was many of the struggles and of the triumphs of Dr. Washington. He smoke of the great stress. Washington and Indus- and industriousness and of his courage in the face of difficulties. He DO YOUR OWN SHOPPING "Onyx" Hosiery Gives the BEST VALUE for Your Money Every Kind from Cotton to Silk, For Men, Women and Children Any Color and Style From 25c to $5.00 per pair Look for the Trade Vendor Sold by All Good Dealers. Wholesale Lord & Taylor NEW YORK INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. DESIGNING • ENGRAVING • ELECTROTYPING 23 W. MARYLAND ST. INDIANAPOLIS capable and worthy representative of the race is a source of much satisfaction. He struck a balance, knowing that the colored people have made commendable and substantial progress during the past fifty years. impressed the audience by relating incidents showing Dr. Washington's faithfulness even in little things, and showing the courage he had, led by race. Dr. Washington was a famous story teller, which helped to make almighty, if not quite, as popular as Lincoln, as a platform speaker. The Chapman retold some of Dr. Washington's most renowned stories and showed how every one of them had a special point, and he was a great conclusion that he believed Dr. Washington's great faith in his race would be fully justified. The following is the program in detail: Selection by the 25th Infantry Band, Leslie King Chief Musician. Hymn, "Shall We Meet Beyond the River"—Congregation. Prayer—Chaplai Oscar J. W. Scott "Appreciation of the Life and Charac- tles of the Poet" "Eulogy on the Life of Dr. Washington—Private Hilson, Co. M. Violin solo (band accompanying)—Private Leon H. Herrford, of the band. Remarks by the heads of fraternal organizations: "Corporal Benjamin B. H. Herrford," First Sergeant Bryson, Co. B, for the Odd Fellows; Sergeant Jones, Co. L, for the United Spanish War Essay. "Booker T. Washington"—Private Rickman, Co. K. Song, "Swing Low Sweet Chariot,"—Glee club and congregation, led by the band accompanying at the piano.) "Tersonal Reminiscences of My Life At Quartette," selection. "Lead. Kindly Quartette," selection. "Lead. Kindly "Booker T. Washington As I Knew Him"—Chaplain O. J. W. Scott, 25th Infantry. Tapco Recruitment. Memorial Committee—Chaplain O. J. W. Scott, 25th Inf; Chief Musician Leslie King, 25th Inf.; Sergeant James H. H. H. Quartermaster Sergeant John H. Allen, Co. H. 25th Inf.; Corporal Benjamin H. Mills, Co. F., 25th Inf. Privates Hilson, Rickman and Grace GLEANING FROM DIXIE LAND BY EFFIE T. 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KNOX, HuaLishen Ano MANAGING EDITOR J ELWOOD CG. KNOX, = ‘BUSINESS MANAGER. “Allmattor should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, Now Phone SSO. SATURDAY, JAN. 8 1916, President Wilson found it necessary to break off his honey-mooning down jn Virginia, owing to pressure of offi- cial business. Emancipation day was more gen- erally observed this year than hereto- fore. This was due, we think, to a disposition to commemorate the past afty years of freedom. ‘The County Commissioners took care of a goodly batch of the anxious January 1. The boys left that their new year’s gifts were worth while. Doubtless they stood seriously in need of them. ‘The succession of Major Moten to the head of Tuskegee is an exem- plification of that beautiful sentiment of Buropean royalty that the king cannot die. His successor was vir- tually selected by Dr, Washington, and who in a manner immediately succeeded him, the interim being merely a matter of form. ‘The senti- ment is, “Tha King is dead. ‘The King cannot die. Long live the Kinet” David D. Jones, of St. Louis, re cently sent the following cheerful Y. M. C. A. news to Secretary Taylor of Indianapolis: f “Sixty-eight thousand —_ dollars raised; five thousand dollars from a man and wife; three one thousand dollar subscriptions. St. Louis will Join with you and other cities for the saving of the men and boys of the country, International Secretary Moreland is on the scene laboring as a Trojan as usual. ‘The New Year ushered in with its usual noises, and which to the thoughtful must have been still more productive of “pain” than ever before. “Peace ‘on earth and good will to Men” is the general acclaim as. the new year rises out of the ashes of the old. Some obliging poet has said that at the rising of the sun each day every soul is born again. Would it were true so far as it means the de- struction of the old hurtful past. ‘The poet was extremely fanciful. Most of us, however, try to banish the bad, ugly past with the old year, reborn- ing ourselves by the spirit of resolve to walk in the newness of life. In our. resolutions we would see the world at peace, as we feel to be at peace because of unassaulted con- selence—the forefront of the newer day. But we do not find the world’at peace. On the other hand it is as “demented” as Jullet—sweet _ bells Jangled out of tune. Unless we are extremely selfish we can not help be ing effected by the world cataclysm now on, mocking the beautiful senti ment of "Peace on earth good will to Men.” The rebirth of the tented flelds is the universal prayer, the thought of which, war, war, war, saddens the human creation. Eat, drink and be merry, we are advised, for tomorrow we may die. We are not epicureans—the human family is not made up that way; it does not wish a skéleton at the feast. We will not be too merry amid a panorama of death lest we lose the tender touch of mercy, a ruling force of civiliza- tion. A fervent world prayer sent up for the good of the world this new year, was, perhaps, the most satistac tory thing ‘that was done, having in mind, “Peace on earth good will to Men.” Those who have taken note of our exposition effort will observe that it took the ature of a series rather than one publication, While grati fying by the way of success, it was the unexpected. Our object’ was. tc prepare one great issue; but at the very last moment the response was 80 great that wo found it necessary to prepare a second issue. It wil be observed in this, the third pub Neation, that there is yet consider able matter which was meant for the first issue, Some of our patrons have complained, and reasonably enough Decause they did not appear in the first issue, But if they will study the three issues they can see tha the success of the effort was beyond all calculations, We give in the three issues practically thirty pages of exposition. matter, which consid ‘ered either way—thirty pages, or 3 series of “three — publications—the greatest thing known in journalism by our people. We are thankful te colored and white people for this fine showing. The immediate man ‘agement of the effort knows of noth ing that has been so cheering as this suceess has been. It fs enougl to make oné vain and overproud, es pecially if the heart is casted along the line, But it is not vain and over proud because the help came from the people, Indianapolis people, Ken tucky people, Tennessee people, Iitt nois people, Ohio people. People from all. parts were with us from New York to California. ‘The Soutt was with us—Alabama, Louisiana ‘Texas, Oklahoma. Perhaps we should not specialize as there was something from everywhere. We feel to say as @ well known performer always say: to her admirers: “God bless you, God bless you.” DISCORDANT NOTE, In speaking of the comment of the race onthe death of Dr. Booker T. ‘Washington, the “Georgia Baptist” nid among other things: “It wan left to Dr. DuBois to sound the only. dis- cordant note.” And this is true con- cerning what happened in print. We took notice of’ what DuBois said at the time but refused to give publicity to it, and hoped that it would be treat- ed similarly by other race journals. Since that time what he sald haa be- come current. Not only did DuBois sound @ discordant note, he had it ap- pear, from his view-point, that Dr. Washington was unable to’ grasp the situation, virtually meaning that he was unprepared, educationally, or by nature, to see things in their right re- Jation, “ ‘The charge is the very height of presumption, not only meaning that Dr. Washington | did. not have. the necessary acumen,;,but that only a very few Negroes did, and that he was among the few. Perhaps DuBois did hot mean it just that way, but what other view could the reader get? Here argshis words in part: a “ *Qn the other hand, ‘there ide Woke ot Me Waskinstor shalt comings. He never adequately grasp- a the growing bonds ot politics and industry.” .g4. Om the. other hand, in sage fst, we must lay on the soul of this mana heavy respon- sibility for the consummation of Negro disfranchisement, the decline of the Negro college and public school and the firmer establishment of color caste in the land.” In the face of the great unanimity of opinions of Dr. Washington from all classes of men it sounds very bad to have this strange DuBois indict. ment. Ho may shield hipselt behind the well known thought that major ties are not always right. Majorities are generally right, and if it were dif- ferent our civil existence would be a chaos. Dr. Washington was particu- larly tight in his line of endeavor, an- swering the Utilitarian doctrine of the greatest good for the greatest numbers, Other doctrines have their place among us, and are not right- fully ‘subjects for assault. Our scheme of life is a manifold thing, not hide-bound to a single idea. Well founded, well grounded institutions flourish; they are known when they appear ‘among us. The success of Tuskegee is Its best advocate. It is an awful thing to charge any man with interrupting the develop- ‘ment of a people. DuBois makes this ‘charge, when in fact that very species of presumption has done the most ‘at impeding our progress, He lives in the cloister of theories instead of in the open of practice. It has vir- tually become a truism, as it concerns four development, that the effort of ‘enforced growth meets a stunning shock, an effectual set back, and ‘which requires years for recovery. Experience has taught this; it is not of the hot house theories,” Sure we fare to fight If we would win. But the peculiar warfare has its peculiar methods. A few like DuBois tried to have it appear that Dr. Washington Was opposed to higher education— the colleges, In this effort they knocked thelr own game, actually putting industrialism on the defens: ive, then had it appear that Tuske- gee was making the attack, Wits, that should have been better em- ployed, were busy in poisoning the minds ‘of the young people, many of whom on that account have taken Vows against working with the hands. We are with DuBois as long as he promotes his own views of education Without side-stepping to attack the views of other earnest, thoughtful men, Tt is not given him to sit in judgment as the court of the last resort as what is best for the race. Let him work in his circle of good; it does not need to intersect the cir- cles of other men, The great civil law is good enough here: where the rights of one individual leave off those of another begin. MAJOR MOTEN OF TUSKEGEE ‘The trustees of Tuskegee Institute haye seen fit to appoint Major Robert R. Moten to succeed the late Dr. Booker T. Washington as the princi: pal of that school. ‘The appointment was virtually made by Dr. Washing: ton himself, when in his volume, “My Larger Education,” he said “Major Moton is one of the best read men and one of the most inter- esting men to talk with that I ever have met. Education has not spoiled him. It had not embittered or nar- rowed him in his affections. He has not learned to hate or distrust any class of people, and he is just as ready to assist and show kindness to a white man as to e black man, to a Southerner as to a Northerner. = “Major Moton knows by intuition Northern white people. At the Hamp: ton Institute they have white teach: ers and colored teachers; they have Southern white people and Northern white people besides, they have col cored students and indian students. Major Moton knows how to keep his hands on all these different ele- ments, to see to it that friction is kept down and that each works in harmony with the other. It is a diff cult Job, but Major Mton knows how to negotiate. “It has been through contact with men like Major Moton—clean, whole- some, high-souled gentlemen under black skins—that I have received a kind of education no books could im: part.” ‘The trustees could not consistently pass up such a man. Major Moten in speaking of his selection said that he knew that he could not completely fil the position held by Dr. Washington, and that is true and also right that he should feel that way. It is hu manly impossible to find any one in dividual that can thoroughly succeed the late prinetpal. In fact, there will never be the necessity of such a man. ‘Those institutions—the departments that make up Tuskegee were children of bis fancy; more than that—prac tically of his blood and body. He Jabored: for them with that. peculiar zeal’ that the proper parent labors for his own; and which in the instance meant that further thing, his race ‘The great public to which he appealed had immediate faith in what he sald and did, nor did it forsake him a single moment. ‘There is no chance to repeat his life at Tuskegee. Under Major Moten the work, we have ever reason to think, will gc on. He is amply qualified, as shown by his success at Hampton, a similar school, and. where there were greater reasons to be tactful and resource ful since the teaching body is of both races. Dr. Washington placed the stamp of approval on him, and he was not given to such lavish praise unless he meant it. Major Moten is knowr only by reputation’ at this time. But we are to have a large stock of faith in bim, because it was so ad vised by the one who knew best ‘Then again the speeches of the new principle ring true to the Tuskegec idea and which is, as much as any thing else, to help. pave the way tc THE FREEMAN, AN-ILLUSTRATED, COLORED NEWSPAPER. the best possible understanding be- CHAMPAIGN, ILL, several other friends vi tween the races. He is qualified by oa thet houdays: . way of education to entertain. the | Business League to Make Protest—| ,Mi; 32nd "uisien,” Mie larger view, to see things in their Other Twin City Notes. mons, Sunday. right relation, to strengthen move- re 2 ake oe ‘Mrs, Bettie Hall spread ments of the right trend and to avoid (By Z. 1; Breedlove.) for Prot. R. J. Simmons the too antagonizing with their sharp]; oe gece on Ole eth Gee angles of conflict. Special to The Freeman: stuff. Mrs. Hall is some Race publications have taken kindly | CHAMPAIGN, 11l.—Business League | passing through Humbold to Major Moten’s selection. A num-|Nearm susinens Leagues met in Feruiar| vaties Minnie Williams a ber of them have also referred to Em-| session Sunday afterioom, at whieh | Seward spent Sunday in pee a resis the only other person ae EB Tani W. L, Davis, Z. Le nate Pearlie Mae Harm thought seriously of by the trustees |Breedlove, and P. J, Carey were ap-|in Jackson. in connection with the appointment, Pete andiente with slayer O- ts Brow-| vieltiig Mes, Henn? Rai speaking of him as worthy to succeed |aer of Urbana ‘The committee "will | home Monday. Dr. Washington, ‘This was very com-|rotes, the moving pleture fim enuitind| Mra. Hloretce Mitchel plimentary to the secretary, and|‘The Birth of a Nation,” which ts to| city. Pinch eithoue doubt. sar due to mie|40Bet" St linia heater” tn irhana | "Mies Carrie Tutus tett efficiency in the conduct of that office. | around “prjudios "and hatred: toward | “Ophelia Cunningham, 9 ‘To express it in a common way, Dr.|the Necro. the guest of Ming Ruth 3 Washington and Mr. Scott made a] prewer's Band eave a banquet at the| tne guest of her brother 3 great team. We have no reason tol~paiace. of Sweets, 71, Bast Main| Miss Flossie Hall and suspect that the same may not be sald| street, December 28,' Most of the mem: [spent Sunday tp Bell ui =| Bera, "were present. ‘The prineipal| “Mrs. Batell Moody spei of te present principal abl the Becks SS ra:d at Philips esses | ale iy manager; "Rev, SW, Batchelor and| Mrs, Nell Blakemore, suecess; that Tuskegee will still main-| Rev. E.G Jackson, Mr. R. M. Scott,| ville, ‘Ky., spent Christm tain the high name educationally ; that | presided. and Mrs. E. D. McCray; al: At ll be iio less a great civit Ce0-| one pastor’ and trustees of Bothel| Ker and sive, Bb. tor than, it has been; that its in-| 4 "at B'*churen wore rovally enter-|alanor with, fev. ahdcMfrs fluence ‘will ramify "our creation, | tained on Monday evening by the trus-| of, Gibson, ‘Tenn... Wedne whatsoever creation, bidding men’ to [tes sla board to a four-course’ turkes| © Mr. Jamies Citppbel Rhatsoever creation, bidding meu (| fanduet. “A very’ enjoyable’ evening'| daughters, tra. Marth“ ie ae wan spent. "At the close the pastor war{campbell,” was’ called to ren of Biblical days. 5 presented with a gift from the trustee|to) attend the funeral | suman EL sida orale president, Sirs Miranda, father, Sng Large Carpton, reckenridge. Arthur, Simmons BLUE GRASS CAPITAL. Se ee tan ue waukine, Luss ftom Ropineon's C gitor iim —Uilon Kelede: Balt, at Jackson Hall—Miss Linner Haggins Ball at the U. B. F, Hall. (By Hardin Tolbert at People’s Phar- macy, 118 North Broadway.) sora mbar: EUR ne ancien ae eer ise tenes phe ee ce eee thera bat ind Soca Snafuce 85 ale ele anh a 1 See ae naa ie nae cer ts Se tee cate aes He dined wih Godt athope eutale het algeth he MP" hi ie neues tien roan ime ce Us Resear te ae haney sai Se ae AG Ui pa te eat Ege Mae etre, ate Rie eer eet ee an the punch. each Mi inne etn ogy feta wae Sad swell ball at the U. B. F. Hall, ‘Thurs-| Bo one ce inks ahs Resse ne at, Bepamin ale, att font uate aaah ele gm nati ae wees a Sate aorion and, te Tat Bat eM eee nee apie fe are cesta tie ie Heian hits esas ek Grass region. Mr, Scott's: home: isin Gan ie eine ats TEP eh eee taecal Bg Matte ns hone RNG at Sheehan Bihttina EG UL mimbesiake ot te Ete Caton RAEN aE Os ee aeeas a aes ae ue ee tee a Pre nC ee ey or in iis Geom Hist obit tat feiog Seeravnth eh ane So Gott wustlie einer: ES NE Set abe HEDIS ede popu ig men gestnay a, SEES Washington's ‘allor shop, was united Fe Seu matsingt tate BPR ta ot Cunt eon its, ar Lowe tha wife of Bex Ae ae Sis, Cosy aut, rnd! ot ue apt eat PRONE pomtncat ery ae al ne Pe ees oe eee oe ere ee CHAMPAIGN, ILL, Business League. to Make Protest ‘Other Twin City: Notes. (By Z. Li Breediove.) Special to The Freeman: CHAMPAIGN, Ill-—Business League Xo. 28%, local branch of the National Negro Business League, met in regular feation. Sunday “attenoon, at which time C. i. Phillips, W, t, ‘Davis, 2. 1. Breedlove, ana P.'3.Cafey were ap- pointed as @ commities to hold a pri Fate audience with Mayor 0. la Brow: Ger, of Urbana ‘The committee. wil protest the moving pleture flim entitted Pthe ‘Birth ‘of a Nation," which ts. to appear at Tilinois ‘Theater in Urbans Iahtary, 24,15 and 16, a plot woven Around ‘prejudice and hatted toward the'Negres ne 28 Brewer's Band gave a banguet at the palace. of Sweets; Tl Bast “Main street, December 28." Most of the mem: bers."were” present.” ‘The principal Speakers were G. By Phillips, business manager; "Rev. & W. Batchelor. and Rev, BG Jackson.” Mr, R. M. Scott, presided. ont The pastor’ ahd trustees of Bethe Av at, B'"churon were rogally enter: fKinod on Monday ovening bythe trus- fee ald’ boned toa fourseourae, turicey Banduet. “Av very" enjoyable evening ‘wan spent. “At the close the pastor was Dresented with a gift from the trustec Ride by ‘thelr president, Sirs, Miranda Breckenridge. Mrs. ‘Gaynor Hawking, of Washing- ton, Ind. visited Aira. W. Mann and Sirs Beis! Diekeraon a¢ the, residence, Bitz N. Walnut atrest, during’ the holidays. rN’ Chestnut and Mra. afary Fita- duller Warne, of Chicago, visited air And Airs, William Brewer, at thelr resi dence, 1202 West Main street, Urbana, during the holidays rg, Sarah Hawking and Or. &, Hawking, of Greigville, Ul, and. Mrs Maria Ray, of Danville, visited. Mrs. Tei Rink recently. Mr Samuel Willams and Mr, John A: Whilams, of Sherrill, Ark, are here Visiting thelr ‘brother, Marshall, Wil iinms, Mr E, B, Dickerson returned to Chi- cago atier’ spending the holidays here with ‘his wife, to resume. his studies Indaw at the, University of Chicago. iss ‘Ora’ “thornhitl,” Metin Ross, and Biemery Marshall returned noms Stnaay-affer attonding the house party slven by Aine oui: Guy fn Sobing field. Bvery one enjoyed thomselves In the superiative. deerec. Stra. Nanora Hunt entertained Satur- day ih honor of Mrs. Gaynor Hawkins Ae her residence, 602 Fast White strect, Sirs "Helle ‘Thompson. died. at the home” of her sen Ed ‘Hughes, 603 Grove Street, on Saturday night” She Was the widow of James ‘Thompson, Who ‘died several Years” ago. ates Thompson was born in Union county, Kentucky, ‘on. March 20," 286" Bh Teaves her mother, Sirs, D’ Hopkins, of Wo2 North ‘Poplar street, three, sons: Ea Hughes, Neal Finney’ and ‘Thomas Finney, ail of thia place, and six siaters and-one brother: Mra. Ti. 3. Carey, Bra 2 ‘riedate, "Men, GW. Sampsony Mra & Plekeng, Mra, Leo Hoages, ‘Mrs. 1: Hones and Sherman Hopkins, ail’ of thin” piace. "Funeral “services “were hela Rt" Sito ‘o'clock. Monday. at” St Tuke's tabernaste: Burtal was in Wood lagen ‘cemoterss. Rev. Wr, Whiteit ota ed _ ‘A Wise man pags homage to worth: a fool to wealth ee tet us mpeaic only of the wood. things we ‘know. of our fellowmen. thelr Tauata wilt expowe themselves’ without ny help.” Side Siop the man who talks much and sage tittle. The Freemat or Chicago Defender sould be in every Neero's home tn this city. Have ‘race pride and. patronize Your own’ papers’ ax you do. white dapers ‘The Pilgrim Sisters held a banquet at Carey's Hall January 1. Everyone en- Joved themseiven micely. Mrs. Katle Vineagar, of St. Louts, and her two grandsons ‘visited “atrs Allie ‘Johnson ‘nd relatives. here re: cently: Sirs, Thurley Means and Ror son and gaughter, of Alton, Ii, visited Sirs, C. 12 Wines’ vase week, Mra ‘Katie: Brows, who have bean in Ollahioma about two sears have "re- furned and ‘will soon open up adress: aking. establisnment sn this city. Brecdiove's Consotidated News ts now located at 908 North Champaign strove i°Sirs: Oncar Yeates of Chralenton was inthe city last “week io alisa Maaline. Calander, who is now teaching in. Douglas public. schools, Tian won ie On cig nae GREENVILLE, TEXAS, HAPPEN INGS. Emancipation Day Observed. The Emancipation program which yas rendered last Sunday at the Pant Time’ Theater, under the management of the Business League, was. aue- cess. “Prof. Martin, the ‘orator of the Secasion, delivered @ well prepared ad: Gress. He urged forcibly the necessity of “our people co-operating. short faiks Were made bya number of the exsslaves which stirred ‘the. patriotism ind race pride of all who heard ‘them Father Shepherd, who is in- hia. 96th year, told. very touchingly how the Blavés ‘were treated by their masters This ‘touched the hearts of all. who heard It, and brought tears” from De N. J. Atkinson, chairman of the Business League, invites all the cit zens to visit thé league Sunday at 2 bam. Mr. ‘Tally Richardson and Miss Loulse Moore were married during the holidaya. ‘Mrs. Julia Williams was called to Dallas Sunday to see her daughter, who is'serlously tit. Mrs. Albert? Ainsworth, of Gaines- vill, a inthe elty, the quest of Mrs, Ethel Brown. on Hast Morris streot Miss At, White, of Terrell, 1s spending the. Christmas” holidays” with Mrs Wind White: Mr. and Mrs. Baker spent last “Wed- nesiay in Dallas, Mrs. Florenes Chaney, of Mineral Wells, ts visiting her mother. Mr." 1. Robertaon, who has made good and 18 holding his own as at ins Surance. man, wishes to thank hi poliey-holders for thelr promptness. in paving thelr premiums for the month $f December dnd is prowd to say” that he has" no trouble in making ‘his monthly and weekly collections. ‘Some of the pollcy-holders have been carry: ing Insurance with him for 13 ‘years and he being thelr sole collector for that time. Mr. ‘Robertson says that he In sure that he has some of the prompt. eat people to deal with in Texas, Me Robertson ‘extends’ to all. his” best wishes, for, & happy ‘and “prosperous Year and begs to remains yours for the Face @nd good insurance, ‘The Lee and Bailey Musical Comedy played a two nights’ engagement a the Past Time theater Tat week with reat success, playing each night to fecord-breaking’ crowde, “‘The ‘Lee. and ley company ig a strong. compan nd delivers the goods in the veal way Bho, mucrese of hig company lsat {ributed largely to Ralph Redman and his band. “J. W. Hamilton, a. baritone singer and straight man and the Kea tucky Troubadours also featured in the playa, if is ania by other great men that self-made men are the greatest success of our races and if this be true, when You have a sick horse or cow call Me McLamore, the veterinarian, a man who has come ‘fromthe bottom and under. stands hie becine, HUMBOLDT, TENN. (By Eddie McCray.) ‘The school concert given in Mitchell Chapel was a grand succens, both from an entertaining point of view and tive Wise financially” "Phe mock ‘wedding fomposed of boys omy. was humorous in ‘the great denres.. ‘The cantata, A Stocking for Santa Claus,” Was inter esting and. well rendered, Miss Bstize Watson and Mrs. Bstizs Watson, after spending thelr" holidays ip Nashvilie, “thelr home, returned Monday morsing Afr. Charicy Sigal was the guest of his unele, Prot. 73 Stigal, om Thurs ay. Mise Georgie Anthony, of Gallertin Tenn. was the guest of Miss Annie Ragahe during the holidays. ra Nannie 2, Simmons fave,a, ban. guet ‘on ‘the evening of the 29th i Ronor of Miss. Georgia Anthony, Mie Underwood, Mise sinnte Jackaon, Mis ‘Orrle. Berets ne emis Jaakaon, Mies ‘several other friends visiting during the holidays, ‘Mr. and rs. C. J. Porter was the guest of her sister, Mrs, B,J. Sim- mons, Sunday. ‘Mrs, Bettie Hall spread some dinner for Prof. R. J. Simmons’ family and fruest on the 26th, Gee, some chicken ‘Greasing Went to each ‘dish that was stuff, Mrs. Hall Is some cook. When Passing through Humboldt ask for one meal Miss Minnie Williams and Mrs, Willle Seward spent Sunday. in Trenton. Tittle Bearite ae Harmon te visiting In Jackson. ei Mrs. Bila Underfood, of Memphis, pistling “ais, Henry ugans, returned home Monday. ‘Mrs. Florence Mitchell Cole is in the city. Miss Carrie Rufus left for Paducah, Ky. ‘Ophelia Cunningham, of Milar, was the guest of Miss Ruth Hunt Sunday. ‘Mrs. Georgia Fulpher, of Milar, was the guest of her brother Ren Adama. ‘Sales Flossie ‘Hall and Maud Webb spent Sunday in Belts. pate Bstell Moody "spent Sunday tn els. ‘Mis, Nell Blakemore, of Hopkins- ville, Ky.. spent Christmas with Rev. And Mrs. #2: D. McCray; also, Mes, Alma ‘Outlaw, of Brownsville, Tenn, E "Rev. ‘and Mrs, B.D. McCray, took ‘ajnnar with Rev. ana:Mrs. J. W. Lewis, of, Gibson, "Tenn, Weaneoday. Mr, “Samieg “Citppbelt and nis two doushters, Mra. Marth “Hall and Bie Campbell,’ was called. to Brownsville to attend the funeral “of his. step- father, Mrs. Lark Carpten, Tuesday. ‘Mr. Arthur Simmons ‘has returned home from’ Robinson's Old Kentucky Minstrel to spend « week at home with his wife. YOUNGSTOWN, Oo. J. H. Johnson 1s still confined to his home. ‘Logan Lodge No. 4, K. of P.. will meet in regular session Thursday eve- ning, January 12, ‘he annual party of Buckeye Lodge No. 7%, B. P.O. #, will be held Tuesday evening, March 7, In Excelsior parlors, Boyle's’ orchestra will furnish _ the musle. Invitations will be out Feb- ruary 1, 1916. ‘Mrs, Walter Hill, of 317 Pike street, entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Helen J. Carter, of Detroit, Mich. Mra, Lucretia Mockins, of Duluth, Minn, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. George Redougy of Belmont avenue, Sire: Anne Belle Mason, 114 Garlick strect, Is the guest of her. sister-in- law, Mrs, Mary Castie, in Toledo, 0. Robert Mouitbn left’ for Chicago, IL, ‘Sunday. Bert Earens is able to be out after a short illness. Willis Collins ts on the police force in _Lowellyille, 0. ‘Mrs. William Milton, of Prospect street, ig on the sick list, Miss Edna Newman spent a few days here on her way home after her visit in Jamestown, N. Y, and other eastern cities. Mr. Oscar Graves is home after a three weeks! visit with relatives in Virginia. NEWS OF MAYFIELD, KY. (ape Mine” Gatbreatic’ ctu, Mort dese “Alina Wlanch alley ts vi Se SHA arn who, men MIDDLETOWN, 0., NEWS. Mr. Clarke Hampton, the colored artist of Middictown, tm, making. him Self noted among the white people of this city. He has just Anished a life: Sized painting of the "Modern Ma- donna,” for Dr, Krauss. Mr. Hampton has iso a Mfe-size portrait of Mr John ‘Martin, one of Middietown's Lead: ing merehants. ‘Strs, Elmer’ Gates and Mrs. Fanny ‘Thompson have returned home after a pleasant visit with relatives in Chi- cago. ‘Nita. EM. Banks had Miss Gard- nor vialting her the past. week. ‘Mrs. Smith is sick, but ts some bet- ter now, and her friends wish her suc- sens in her recovery. ‘The fiends of Mi. and Mrs. Tyler ve them a surprise party last wel Sethe home of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Reed was “robbed ‘December 28 and many Valuables were taieen. ara, Tile Caner apehtpart of last weele with. friends in Bpringfeld. Sirs.'Aibert. Moore entertained’ the Ladies! ‘Embroidery club Friday. BRUNSWICK, GA. On January 1, 1916, the Emancipation celebration was held at the Shiloh Bap- fst chureh.” The parade was headed by Prot. Godfrey's brass band of, 18 Pieces. At 2p. m. the parade started from Bugs Drug Store np Glocester Street to Norwich, then @ street, to Neweastle street to Egmont. At the ‘chureh Mr, B. J. Davis, of Atlanta, was peaker of the day. Mr, Davis’ speech ‘was one of the best that was every heard, About five or six thousand col- ored people attended. After the care- mony Prof, Godfrey headed his band for town, where he gave @ grand con- cert on Neweastle street. Let us hope for a good band like that in our city for all’ time. ‘Mrs. Joseph Frazer and Mra, Reno Lampkin were united In the holy bonds of matrimony on Friday night, the last hight of the old year, at her residence, S21 Gerdon street, by her pastor, Rev. Martin. Prof. Simmons, Mr. Wollburg and Mr. Jacob Ward are certainly enjoying thelt short stay at home. We only with they could stay always. If you want goods news of all sorts read ‘The Freeman. Mr. Praylor Kelth will be very glad to cali on you at any Place or time. ‘The race paper for the Pace only Se per copy. 2 2 Confidence is of Slow Growth but a mighty Oak when matured, This Strong Company during the 23 years of its business career has justly earned the conti- Seite, eel. 2 The Indiana Trust Co. 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Miss Tobias. is Using “In the Garden’ of the Gods,” Imediey consisting of “Tulip ‘Time in Honaaa,”. "When. 1. Was « Dreamer” And “there's a Little Light Burning.” Bho closes with “isle de Amour.” ‘in Photoplnyx. Serials—"Broken Coin.” “Neal of the Navy," "Diamond from the Sky.” ‘Specials—"When Avarice Itules.” a twovrecl drama. in which are shown {he famous Bostock, animals. Tuesday, Forrest Taylor will be seen in “The Trail of the Serpent"; a Fal- Ataf production, “Clarrissa's Charming Calf” featuring’ Arthur Cunningham Wednesday, “The Smugglers” Cave,” mhe Fisher Women,” “twin. Brides.” Thursday, American production of “giles of Hudson Bay,” featuring Win- Wfred. Greeywood. -“Biny Van ‘Dusen’ rampaign aeldae: “tne Latte Captain,” «00d two-reel’ subject, Safurday, Mather and Son," in three reels. eSpace will not permit mention of each subject, ‘There are merely a few. {is the motto of the Douglass theater fo brave Ite (patrons. good wholesom: Photopiays and the best’ actors and Rofreases in ‘the profession. A. Happs New Year to all. NOTES OF SILAS GREEN Co. Prof. Eph Williams is the proprietor and manager; Mra. Rhoda | Williams, Secretary-treasurer; R. C, Puggsley, business, manager; W. Jeff Kennedy, transportation master and stage man- ager; E,W. Blake, bandmaster. The company is now enroute in Ala- vama for a few more days; then we go in the warm state of Florida. Mr. Leroy Knox, doing the leading role ax Silas Green, Is still a ‘Weream, Always. keeping the audience {yan up- foar of laughter, with Jef Kennedy Going principal" straight, and. Miss ‘ites Ramecy ae leading ‘Iddy, assist- ed by such worthy performers'as afiss ‘Aaa’ Lockhart, Mildred Pelabone, Wil- het. Freeman,’ Iris Boyer, Ford’ Wik- gins, Clifton’ Boyer, Frank Smeadley nd Emmet Anthony. , "The ollo. consists of the following fumbers: Miss Ada “Lockhart ‘opens singing the St. Louls Blues and is quite a hit, as she features them in a way of her ‘awn that never fails to please. Mr. Frank Smeadley follows singing “Any Old Port In a Storm,” which he renders excellently, and he. always gets hie. share of applause. | Then Comes Ford Wiggins, the great sensa- Sational buck and wing dancer, doing @ dancing act that 1g a scream. ‘Then the great Boyers, Clifton and Iris, con- tortioniste and acrobats, in an act that holds the audience spellbound, doing aerobatic stunts. that are amazing, making front’ and back bends, also twists that seem impossible, featuring an act that ia ina class’ by. Itwelt Miss Alice Ramsey follows singing two beautiful numbers and always gets her share of applause. ‘The ollo is closed by Emmet Anthony with a monologue that Isa seream and takes two and three every night with his yodle song. ‘The “band,” under. tho leadership of EB. W. Blake, gains great favor from the publie dally with ‘the noonday con- cert, playing a fine repertoire of stand- ard music, and consists of the follow - ing: "E,W. Blake, Bert Deleo, and 1. Booker, comets; Jerry Martin, Wil liama, ‘trombones: W. Jett ‘Kennedy. alto?"erank: Hopiting, Baritone: Willian Blake, tuba; Ford” Wiggins and W. Hoyt, gruma ft EB. Clayton has charge of the top and Joe Helm is in charge of the Iighis. The entire company sends re ards to ail friends. NOTES OF WARREN, ARK. (By Eddie Jordan.) Mrs_Frances Jones is back at home from. St. Louis, where she underwent A serious operation, and wants to be Femembered to frichda. Sho 19 dot Pe ean (ib; eens ote, © tty dinner New Years day. She served five courses. Her three younger sis tera Wore present The Titanie cafo cloned on the first and made quite a change In that block Ise far ae batiaces was conopmied aie Earoline has opened up. the Arrow House in the next block.” Itoale caro [Mine Nice has returned from a visit Witmer. She senda regards to feienl= : ‘Chicago. NEWS OF BULL CITY, DURHAM, | N.C. (ty Claiborne white) Mr. Freddy Pratt spend Sunday Durham en route out West to Join a minstrel company. “Walker: & Walker comedians, would Uke to. hear {ror Some good show. Address us at Smit? Hotel, Durham, N. ©. Mins Katle Hud gon would like’ to hear from Will Carr Inte Of Florida Blossom Co. ‘Tho Free- man Is now in Durham, N.C. at 1! Gora ‘street, “Craiborne. White would Mike: to know Mame Vaughan’s 1 Gress. Jack Wiggins, write to cin iRadtae: the wilt book your aot. “Rex,” the much loved pet dog of Dad‘ Howard, was killed Sunday, ix Bas ety Yan “nuts ‘at Tales” Oki Hee’ wan Pnown by: almost every por Former tn the proteation: and ioved Si "Hte" was. Livyearsr and. month Sid hen "he. wis uted nod we" Biel Wome Ge. We reagedsie’s der taking ‘cothottonment tof iis Nort See one aetie tuscan, en Howard elmest ost her mind when sre Hattie neue al the tore death. abt Fained Rix’ from a" guppy ‘five week ota! MURPHY AND ROUX ON EVEN ‘TERMS. MeMPHis. ‘Tenn —Harl Murphy. of ge Tawa, wd Kid Roux, of Bompt Foagit igh renter Gor Seaw at tit Bidens Ace crey, ho. other. nich HIMCey ahiowea hie: adcisers he was Mclean sportamnnlixe’boxer. H15 nove) ealted opermeconas Sturphy wit dra tn'any elub'in the coumtey. “ito made many trlends white in Memphis. Mur Phy Yan tanlsRedged Wasnt weipht 3 Bee ehin'the eeieer division: Mar PhY'S experience made Roux took tie Berwrae Raking hiss Rest Teanon tnt famnetor aclenea. Roux has torn dom! Gre'prcacin wien wan built by hn Nis Zormeranye. Hie was continual! Massa” For Ste’ oul tacties and mere Showed ‘ay desire to, box at all. a Mien ne aastt “covered. up he wo" <aABIAR WAITS aurphy ee raat Fase te pet ine, lerrinlo igh Of left ‘connected to bring the bacoe Rome, Hurry and purchase the valuable Sokal” shad Rew aA alas Bow'ts meke'ifate omades, Suampon and Face Creams; also Face Powder Aitimited sumber 20149217, 7005 {> Seo ite eoule Ms. Frise we Dollars, —— STAGE GOSSIP J.B. DAVIDSON DEDICATED TO THE PROFESSION by the kind reverend on hand. The to the dinner, served in five courses AND OTHERS. Damon and Pythias were grand old followers. One took a chance of going to the gallows. But there are other pals that live to day. That's John & Davis, so they say— they learn each other as a brother. The one won't do without the other; They met an strangers, but as men— and they learned to be each other's so follows, learn to do as they— And be Damon and Pythias every day. By AMON DAVIS. STAGE NOTES. Davis and Elmire still in vaudeville at the Metropolitan, Mem- phis, Tenn. Prof. R. J. Simmons. All mail will reach him at 315 Mitchell street, Hum- mphis, Tenn. Thanks, Sandy and Gretchen Burns *passed me* in the office. Success to the Black Cat. J. H. Wickliffe's Ginger Band of Chicago at Schlitz's Palm Garden, Milwaukee, Wis., indefinitely. Theora Burroughs is in Cincinnati, Mary Antoine is a fitting name for that dainty appareled creature. This column got a little out of gear during the Exposition run. Al right now for business. Send in your notes. Kelley and Davis, Al and Cora Boyd, in Indianapolis this week at the Columbia theater, Jimmie Nick, pro- prietor. Where are Florence McClain, Susie Stafford, Elise Johnson, Billy Young, Chicken Reel Beamman and the rest of them? Florence Hughes, with the Simmons company at the Murat theater, Indianapolis, this week. Miss Hughes dropped in on The Freeman for a few Mack and Mack (Billy and Mary) just finished one week of real success at the Lincoln theater, New York city. Will be in New Orleans, La., for the Mardi Gras. The original Jack Ginger Wiggins and Gonzell White have joined hands in partnership, Lyric theater, William St. Louis, this week. Hello, Joel Taylor and Arthur Allen. The Washington theater, Indianapolis, formerly the Crown Garden, did a thriving business Monday night when the pictures of Dr. Booker T. Washington's funeral at Tuskegee were shown. Alan Williams and wife, having spent the holidays with relatives and friends, will be at Happy New Year. Regards to all of Busby's bunch. How is Sug Hullett. Write us. 29 Darrell Street, Indianapolis, Ind. A. J. McFarland, the silver-voiced interlucitor of Alabama Minstrels, is now at home visiting relatives, and sends best wishes to all friends. Happy New Year. All will reach him at 418 East Grand avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. Seymour and Mary James send reenrages to all friends and hope they had a chance to enjoy a prosperous New Year. Still with the Black Troubadours. Al and Jack, and hello. Hope you luck. Also the old double Freeman. The Whitmans are in town—Indianapolis—apollo's town. When the bells and whishes struck, the tune the poor little thing fell to her knees in prayer. Coleridge in one of the seats as well as on the land was on the sea as well as on the playhouse that night to be in the playhouse that night. Easie and Alberta, also went to Easie and Alberta, also went to the incensees and took the count like purity. The J. H. Campbell and Leeman Company, now playing at the Lakewood Burgh, Pa., was entertained at a New York reception given by Mr. E. E. Tom Wilson and Tom Wilson. Everything in the room, refreshments were served. The company was at the theater with an automobile and taken to Taylor's residence, where five hours of care was included in. Members of the care was indulged in. Dixon, Mrs. Mays, Mrs. Maysel, Dixon, Mrs. Mays, Mrs. Maysel, Lawrence Smith, Ed. Smith, John Birch Franklin, James Alston and Cain Rainbow. NOTES FROM DIXIE COMEDY 4 Kelly & Davis were banqueted by Baltimore of Carlo, IH, at his home. Mr. Nairne is rated as one of the highest Nairne stars. The opening was opened by the Lord's Prayer 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 by the kind, reverend on hand. Then to the dinner, served in five courses, the brandy with the match applied—after which the party was shown the city by the dinner by auto. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Marty, with his "Boys, please stay and spend Christmas with us." Baltimore more, "No, spend it with me." So, to make every customer happy, both parties at the reverend's house After the party had agreed to adjourn Davies had to say their customary fare (as you All). Mr. Aubrey Engs of Cairo was toastmaster. Drake-Walker Company is in town placed in business at Hughes theater. All send regards to old Brother Woodie. BILLY AND CORDELIA McCLAIN IN INDIANAPOLIS. Express Thanks for Kindness Shown Them In Their Bereavement. Billy McClain and wife Cordella wish to thank their many friends for the recent loss of their children owing to the dying died within a period of sixteen hours. They appreciate the many letters they received from them. They were agreeably surprised to know that they lingered lovingly in the memory of so many acquaintances. They were in Tula, Okla, where they will be in days. At present they are in this city where they can meet their parents lived. They can meet their parents Greenwood avenue. McClain would like to hear from Dora Dean, who is to be in a sanitarium in New York. NOTES FROM J. C. ROCKWELL S. S. COMPANY. (By Lawrence Glover.) This weeks sees us in parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. All the company is well. Business is fair, but the weather bad. The bunch sends us to the office and Mrs. J. C. Rockwell are two of our most enthusiastic Freeman readers. HARRY YOUNG'S BLACK TROUBA DOURS. (By Clever Seymour.) BESSEMER, ALA. BURNS & BURNS, SANDY AND GRETCHEN. In their Great Black-face Act The Black Cat topped the show at Howard theater, Washington. D. C. Christmas week, after breaking the record at the New Lincoln theater, the Black Cat topped second week. They opened Monday at the Hippodrome theater, Richmond, Va., and the "cat" scored again. Danville and Roanoke followed, then back toward again. They send best regards to Bill King's company and all friends. ALEX TOLLIVER'S BIG SHOW. (AL Wells.) THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Musical and Dramatic Criticism Prose Poems and Current Literature THE SMART SET COMPANY CLOSES AT THE GRAND TO CAPACITY BUSINESS. Technical Criticism and Comment—An Early Return Is Expected. Crowded houses at every performance, standing line-up and people around the stage, was the continuous verdict of the Smart Set record of last week and it is expected that an early return will allow the audience to supply the demand of the public and especially those who were not able to see the attraction. The present audience is one than people think who are not judges, and in its present form could be a large group of people and tie with Ziegfeld's Follies and Salam Tutt Whitney could easily tie in comedy work, endow her with a little more brains on the side. And critics should worry about what the director of the spot in newspapers are recognized as the knowing ones, who on the curdling blood of public demand. The Grand Returns to Vaudeville. Although white people were nearly certain to be Grand during the Smart Sisters engagement again to greet the white and colored artists which Booking Manager Lew Anderson (the "Camille's Dogs," who opened in a merry-go-round, were the positive attraction of the bill). The stunts of the show were spots who showed eccentricity in his life. His war finale is no essential to its era even if it pleased. The colored acts Miss Banks carried us into her time, and then we had a song "It Takes a Skin Man to Bring Peace to Your Soul," which would have attracted at least where they remember why Jack Johnson was mitted suicide. The "Eight Black Dots" gave a song sheet offering and who shot a joke or two on the end among the unknowns, should have been spotlight. The Cherry Sisters came Thursday for the remainder of the week. Program of the Movies. CURRENT LITERATURE The Freeman Exposition issue easily surpassed all others especially in size, literary merit and pictorial illustrations. Mary Jolien Gulson was here last week with Gus Hills "Polly and Her Pals" company at the Imperial, four weeks in all in Chicago. From all accounts the bald headed advertising agents of the Freeman all make good, and people who do business with them get their money's worth. Robert Branner has returned from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel O. William gave a very informal duck supper with wine eggnog and the delicacies of the season to Salem Wintrey, exalted guest of honor. Only the family, Sylvester Russell and Mrs. Williams' sister, of Chattanooga, Tenn., presented. Joseph, formerly as Billy Williams, the Frog Man, now retired from the stage and a mechanic chauffeur. When S. W. Wintrey big new touring street, he was given the honor to carry Salem Tutt Wintrey to the Williams residence, 3800 Rhodes avenue, and carried him to the duck supper. When Wintrey crashed up the gasoline and Whitney and Russell were left sitting in the car at the Grand theater. Mr. Whitney, alone, sat contented until another car was phoned. Clarence Jones, Jr., second and youngest of the married夫妇, Jones aged 3 years and eight months, died Dec. 26. He was a very bright little boy and a great loss to his parents and friend in a mineral took care of him home in Mecca Flats. Rev. Thomas officiated. Master Clarence Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jones wish to thank their friends for sympathy and floral gifts. Mrs. Jones, Mrs. McKinley, music publisher, Grand theater orchestra; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woods, Goodman brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woods, Goodman brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Desmond, Mrs. Tibba, Miss Helen Woodley, Mrs. Kemper and Mr. Davis Lewis. Cards of sympathy came from Thressa Burroughs Brooks and others. George McClain, of the Smart Set company, also Billy McClain and wife, and Mrs. McClain, of the apolis, Ind, to attend the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Maggie McClain, who died Dec. 21st, 1915, at 1414 Newman street. The funeral took place at the Baptist church. The cabbets and business places on the stroll have had no reason to complain in spite of the depression of the 1920s. At home. Among the finest cabaret, cafe and buffet buildings in Chicago run by a colored man exclusively is Teenan Jones' new place at 3445 State Teenan Jones' Place. Mr. Jones has entrusted his cabaret to a young manager, Edgar Lillison, and with his aid and the popularity of the large audience on hand, continually large audience is on hand continually. A. E. The Panama is having good crowds and their excellent orchestra and entertainers captivate. The Ranier, at Bowman's old place, is doing nicely under the new population management. J. W. Fowler is now back among his many friends at the "Stop Off," J. A. Barber's Buffet, 17 East 35th street. THE NEW YEAR'S CALL. (Ford's Welcome.) We now observe our New Year's call, Was quite enough for one and all; We had to welcome Mr. Ford—Who left his "Peace Party" abroad. To sit right in his own doorway, Is better far than in Norway; And tho' he got sick, in that land, His fame is paid for, as he planned. The trenches were no jubilee, So Ford came back across the sea, To where his palace was. In these good graced United States.—Sylvester Russell. CINCINNATI NEWS BUREAU. At The Lincoln. The night of December 31st this year this band was a success. It was played by the Price & Gales Company, seen here the first time. The notable features of this band were the strelleys, strelleys Boys, five in number, consisting of Robert Saunders, Sylvester Robinson, James Gillespie, Frank McMurray and Rufus Hayes. This number relied on the band's excellent coores. They were followed by Blair Bros' musical duo, who ran riot. Then came the musical force opened by Kate Williams and took well with her pickin'onnies, Virgil Cassidy and Chas. Henderson. They received heavy applause or their singings. The village officer, got all that was in the character and received a laugh from some of his new Saunders, with some new Benick edition with a chorus behind, added to the heavy hit power of this company, Wilson made her appeal for honors and received her share of encores. The comedians run through the show and brought laughs with the exertion, as only Price and Gales can. They work hard to ease and precision that insured their success, and members were Lillian Brown, Ethel Cornell, Miami White and Marguerite the musical director, Eddie Anderson, and others, all instructed, the entire show being a surprise, they were all new faces to this audience. The act leaves January 10 to the western syndicate. We hope to get to see them. The Smith-Bright players opened Monday with a neat little drama that was one of Marion's one-act playlet roles entitled "The Wayward Daughter." The spots were the real acting Fence Sewell who is positively great in his imitation of white dramatic artists. His nite work of Theresa Brooks, wife of the dead author. There is little to be said of Joe Bright, the well known eldest comedian and constant Bright with little chances, kept the voice of a laughter all the way. Galle Gaston did the best he could with a misplaced blacksmith's assistant. As a whole, this company was pleasing and will be appreciated here. On Sirmir Sigmund up with the Raleigh Jazz Hands he went to New York for rehearsal shortly. Mr Dunbar gave much credit to Price & Gales for this addition to his aggregataion, presented John Garrett of Columbus. Actors of reputation should handle their financial affairs with more care. She lessens them as an attraction to have a less formal floating around the country hounding them and confusing managers. We were glad to have Kelly & Davis and the other guys with last week. "Old Nick" has really single. He topped the bill last week in the series. Mr. Olle Dempsey is rapidly recovering his health. This is welcome news. According to the telephone inquiries received daily he has an abundance of work. Mr. Kid Ellis' flying visit to this city was on business of importance. He is the picture of health and prosperity. Miss Ella Goodlee has moved to 515 Central avenue. Her apartments were swell on Sixth, but her new place surpassed Bonnie and Semoura left for Pittsburgh Monday. Ross & Taylor show with Nina Marshall are in Louisville this week. LITTLEJOHN'S SHOW IN WINTER QUARTERS. We closed a most successful season at Opp, Ala., and slipped at once to preparation Ala., where we are making big show on or about March 1. The shows are all to be repainted and in some instances new and larger tops are added. We have two extra large middles and a new portable stage are now under construction. Musicians, see Plantation Struts. Musicians, see The Freeman for musicians for a twenty-piece concert band. No canvas work, as has been reported that musicians and band members carry an Italian band this season, which will make an opening for a good salary and colored bandmen at the now get busy, as this is a rare opportunity. A colored band with a good salary and colored bandmen at the now get busy, as this is a rare opportunity. A colored band with a good salary and colored bandmen at the now get busy, as this is a rare opportunity. A colored band with a good salary and colored bandmen at the now get busy, as this is a rare opportunity. It will pay all musicians that wish to book with us to correspond Ala., T. P. Littlejohn, Andalusia, Ala., or Silas C. Elliott, care of The Freeman. CULLEN'S SHOW DESTROYED. Will Devote Time to "South Before The War." Special to The Freeman: HATTIESBURG, Miss—Mrs. John B. Cullen, who's entire show was destroyed in the Con T. Kennedy wreck near Columbus, Ga., is now at Hattiesburg, where she will be able quarters for the rebuilding of his attraction, "South Before the War," in the spring will be complete in every detail and nothing will be left undone to make it the grandest, best, and most complete equipped colored attraction in the world. He is connected in any capacity with Colored Aristocracy Minstrels and wishes to attend the show, but he disposes of all interest, title etc., Mr. C. W. Haning, and that he will devote his entire time and attention in the show only. I had the pleasure of paying Prof. Eph. Williams a visit while at Gulfport, and to say I was entertained at the show, I felt it mild. I have witnessed the Shing Green show on several occasions, but the performance this year in my esthetic pursuits has appeased me and has ever appeased me to the public, and I must admit that his new steel car is one of the finest and most comfortable show cars I have ever been aboard. Yours truly, John Cullen. JOHN B. CULLEN. THE PASSING SHOW IN WASHING TON. (By R. W. Thompson.) "The Red Circle," the new serial, is to start soon at the Hiawatha. Washington is clamoring for the dramatic offerings that New Yorkers are enjoying so hugely. Benbow and "Baby," and the Wilsons, two clever teams, went well at Dudley's last week. The Porter, being a "go," S. H. Dudley "stage another" dramatic film upon his return from his western engagements. The rumor of the marriage of Miss Susie Sutton, the impersonator, to a well-known member of the Howard Law class is without the shadow of a foundation. Whittier H. Wright is doing some great work there, matters on the Nashville (Tenn.) Globe. He is a clever writer and has a sharp nose for the news the people want. The Freeman's big exposition number went like hot cakes among the theaters, the woos and dealers had to send off for more copies. It was a "peach." The Arrants took well at the Howard last week. Mrs. Arrant's feat of playing the slide trombone with his foot won salvo of applause. The lady married and talked and dressed up to date. Word comes that the Whitman Sisters are in the West and are putting on a lot of new matter in their acts. They have an abundance of talent and can be depended upon to "deliver the goods." Miss Mary Benjamin of the sprightly Benjamin Sisters, gave a fine demonstration of the modern and fancy dresses of the Harper Friday evening as an "extra added attraction" in connection with the Xmas soiree of the Bachelors Club. The scenery at the Howard is all to be re-touched and many new sets are to be added, making it one of the best-stocked houses in the land for scenic series. The performers say it has the best dressing rooms to be found in any house operated for colored patrons. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley, the famous Chicago prima donna and lecturer, will give a recital February 2 at John F. Kennedy High School, the general direction of Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman. Preparations are being made to dispose of 2,000 tickets. Mrs. Hackley, while here, will probably be the host, and Mrs. E. D. Williston, 1512 S street. The Cardinal Hines basketball ball team goes to New York City March 5 to play a return game with the Incorporators of that city and to give this "unbeatable" machine a chance to get into the Christmas eye, when the score went After Jan. 15, Tuba player; double stage 14 years with one company. Also Per Address. 80 Kendall St. , Boston, Mass AT LIBERTY After Jan. 15 Lawrence Glover, Slack wire artist, doubling cornet in band Per address. 18 Kendall St., Boston, Mass. WANTED! FOR Richards & Pringle's FAMOUS MINSTRELS Immediately, Musicians and Performers in all lines to strengthen for big city time. If you have written before, write again as we lost considerable mail recently. This show never closes Fine quarters and treatment. Route: -Muskogee, Okla. Jan. 10; McAllister, 11. Leighh. 12; Tishoming, 13; Ardmore, 14; Sulphur, 15; El Reno 17; Anadarko, 18; Lawton, 19. Can place at once one corret, tuba, trombone, alto and a few good performers All must j in at once; don't wait to write, wire Jackson, Miss. Jan. 10. Tickets yes, to sower and reliable people. F. S. Wolcott. the way of the Cardinal-Hiawathys by 21 to 18. The battle of March 3 will be one for blood and a big contingent of Washington society folk will go over with the team. Prof. J. Henry Green, director of the popular Amphion Glee Club, is negotiating for the appearance in this city of Mine, Suite 100 Browne, the same colouratura soprano, who will probably be able to stop over in Washington on her return to the "States" from California, where she will filling successful engagements. Prof. Lewis is a prince of concert managers and backed by him. Mine. Brown is captain of the Washington's most brilliant audiences, if she consents to come this way. ..12th Avenue Theatre... New Management J. T. HOBBS, MGR. Can use 4 acts each week—Write or Wire. High Class Vaudeville. NASHVILLE, TENN. The White House 1100 Church Street First-Class Board Good Meals Served Near 12th Avenue Theatre J. H. WHITE, PROP. Nashville, Tenn. ... The changing of the name of the Crown Garden in Indianapolis, Ind., to the name of the garden suggests to local managers that the nation's capital could with propriety and grace be renamed to one of its colored theaters. Some of the present names have no signification, made with the advantage to the house at that. Dr. Washington was a friend of the garden, and his days of his life paid visit to theaters in Harlem, New York, and spoke for the highest terms of the long strides forward in the realm of the dramatic art. --- Salem Tutt Whitney, always broad-minded and generous, recently laid down his trust in Washington Bullion," not because he was tired or sick. It was for the sole purpose of studying, Sam H. Gray, a change to show what he could do with the chief comedy writer. He pulled off a lot of applause and made good with his audiences. The heartiest congratulations he received were to Whiteney who was delighted to know that he had about him a performer upon whom he could depend. He would make such a service necessary. . . . The Five Musical Byrons are drawing packed houses this week at the Howard and are repeating their social rituals, including a performance by Mr. Frank A. Byron, of Chicago, an attache of Congress here, a brother of the handsome quintet, is making it clear that he is not the future of the Howard bill is Mille. Fifi, the noted danseuse, said to be Gertrude Hoffman's most formidable rival, will be the society event of the week as things now stand, the theater was packed pit to dome one of the swelled audiences of the season. The slight advance in prices has had no tendency to diminish the attendance, but adds to the comfort of those in advance. . . . The frequent changes of policy at the Casino, a medium-sized theater on F street for whites, suggests an idea made by the white patron to the white patronage sought, and that it might be tried out successfully as a colored house. The former try to downsize the downtown region to succeed but fault not lie in the managers, Thomas and Dudley, both theaters were "south of the ave. of our people, and in a section that had been socially banned. The Casino is a neighborhood traversed every hour in the day by colored shoppers and business people and within easy distance of the unowned residential section. But the Casino as a colored theater proposition? --- Miss Fanny Wise made a splendid impression last week at the Howard. In an Indian course she offered her off her Miss Wise revived her great "Red Moon" success "Bleeding Moon" (by) her friend, the realization with the realization that we still have with us in the flesh the associate master of music and method, Rosamond Kendall, and with her friends here and they gave her a royal reception at every performance. Her friend the White Folks Call Me Snowball All the Time?" was admirably done and her closing number was a classic, giving us notes ample opportunity for display. . . . Manager A. J. Thomas, of the Howard, is occupying the center of the space, the ideal for a high-class playhouse in Philadelphia and will take possession in a short time. The theater, located conveniently to the colored people, is in the street, and will easily accommodate several thousand persons, although some of the space formerly available for the stage and orchestra enlargement of the stage and orchestra facilities and additions to the box arrangement. Manager Thomas is book-ing for his new house, all of which will be seen at the Howard here. In view of the expense attending the equipment of the Philadelphia houses the project will be completed, and will be held in abeyance for the time, but will not be dropped altogether, as Baltimore is admitted to be one of the towns for colored people in the country. During the recent engagement of Gus Hill's "Midnight Malden" at the entire show was allotted to "Jolly John Larkins, and it is not drawing the long bow to say that he "cleaned up" the show, but he did like selling plaster. His specialties "stopped the show," as it were, and his unctuous comedy brought down the house, with a colored man, and the only one in the agregation, he is a favorite, and the white chorus works with numbers than for any of the other principals on the bill. His acting is natural and he studiously avoids all opportunities to laugh or unnecessarily caricature the foibles of his race. Larkins has a big opportunity and some time will come when the white man as a black-face artist will 5 Can use 4 acts each week—Write or Write. High Class Vaudeville. NASHVILLE, TENN. The White House 1100 Church Street First-Class Board Good Meals Served Near 12th Avenue Theatre J. H. WHITE, PROP. Nashville, Tenn. Dates now open for all Stock Companies of 8 to 12 people. Must be A.1. Popular Prices, three matrices a week, and two shows a night on per cent basis. State all in first letter. Write J. W. KEAN, Manager be a negligible quantity. The shrewdness of today makes the things, and public has been brought to a realization of the fact that no white man can play a Negro as a Negro can play himself. Ziegfeld and Gug Hill and a few others have the right idea. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List Henderson, J. M. Henderson, Shelton. Holmes, Warren. Johnson, Elwood Jones, Bill H. Jackson, J. R. Joe, John Lazzo, Joseph Love, Ralph. Lomax & Watts Loris, Vola Millock, Lonnie The Milefields Miles, Roy Mason, J. H. Moore, W. D. Nelson, Buddle Oliver, Robert Jack, The Fraser, Sons. Puggleys, I. C. Pope, Tedd A. Peat, Ed. Pearson, Armstrong, J. H. Ayers, George Adams, Theodore Prince Almonaw. Bearnard, Augusta Bruce & Bruce Buckner, W. C. Buger, Henry Burton, John Burton, Wayne Brown, E. W. Brown, Frank Zula Brown, Joe. Brown, Tony. Beaman, J. Byrd, Will Carter, Oscar. Carter, Frank J. Calloway, J. Claybrooks, A. Carrington, Wm. Carrington, Routh. Cohn, John Cleveland, Geo. Powell and Wilkerson. Kristen, Muster Ramsey, Thomas. Robinson, Noah. L. L. Smith, Gus. Smith, J. J. Scott, Leonard Stovall and Stovall. Stovall and Stovall. Stevenson, W. L. Smallle, L. L. Smallle, L. S. Trill, Charles. Willis, Jesse. Williams and Stevena. Wisnich. Winbush, Happy. Douglass, F. A. Delvons, John. Davis, Jolly E. Davis, George. Daniels, Willie. Dexter, David. Evans, Sam Frye, Edward Fisher, Wm. Goodlee, John Goodlee, Chark Goodlee, Chark Green, George Gray, Mr. Boisey Henry, Charlie Ladies' List Butler, Trixie Balley, Laura Bryant, Mrs. Wm. Nelson, Clara Burton, Mrs. Ebble Orrd. Mrs. Jenette Boetta, Joetta Bessie Buckner, Maggie Cox, Ida Caldwell, Miss Ray, Rodell, Miss Fior- Conda, Maria Elizabeth C, Russell, Blanche Dixon, Maggie Dawards, Sarah Dawards, Spikes, Evelyne Gorden, Ethel C. Graham, Maggie B. Thompson, Mrs. Holt, Anna Dana Mrs. J.M. Vaughn, Mamie Eutella Eutella Harper Moe. Jones, Miss Salile, Wiggins, Pauline Jackson, Miss Washington, Miss T. Love, Miss Jesse STAGE NOTES. Richard & Pringle Minstreil, Muskogee, Okla., Jan. 10; McAllister, Tl. Lehigh, 12; Tishoming, 13; Ardmore, 14; Simmur, 15; El Reno, 18; Anadarke, 18; Lawton, 13. Rabbit Foot Minstreil, Jackson Miss., January 10. When in Indiaapolis ask "Woody" where the Gift Edge is. Read the Freeman. Get the habit. It is a good one. News from far and near. In writing performers in care of the Freeman, always state what company they are traveling with, as it helps greatly in forwarding mail. -Ed. Just think of it! How easy you can make times pick up if you advertise in the Freeman. THE HOUSE OF THE MAYFIELD MUSEUM NORMAL VOCAL INSTITUTE, 3019 CALUMET AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. MADAM E. AZALIA HACKLEY, PRESIDENT. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley celebrated her fiftieth anniversary as a singer with a Christmas tree party for the students of the Normal Vocal Institute December 23. Mme. Hackley wore her first concert gown a pink brocaded satin, which had been remodeled three years ago by the Senior Sewing class of the Manassas (Va.) Industrial School. Among the telegraphs of congratulation was one from Mme. Annie Skillern, of Denver, who originally designed the costume. A purse of gold pieces was given by the free classes. A representative from each class presented a gold piece with a speech. The matron, Mrs. Clara M. Lewis, was also remembered with a purse of money. Each student was given a photograph calendar from their teacher. 韶 ARGENT, ANNIE KENNETTON LONDON MME. E. AZALIA HACKLEY THE RACE'S LEADING VOCALIST THE PASSING SHOW IN WASH INGTON. (By R. W. Thompson.) All of the houses in town did a rushing business Christmas night. Two exceptionally clever teams, the Wilms and Beaman and "Baby," are at Dudley's this week. The Walton Duo (Earl and Lulu) are in New York City. They have some very advantageous lookings ahead. J. Leubrie Hill is coming, and "The Smart Set," now in Chicago, is to play a return engagement early in the spring. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley will be at Wesley Key. He will be church Fourteenth and Corcorn streets, on February 2. The Five Musical Byrons are underlined for the Howard, week of January 3. Mile, Fifi, the new Gertrude Hoffman, is also to be on the bill. Manager Lew Henry, of the Dudley enterprises, has been suffering for a fortnight with the grip, but has stuck to the job day and night just the same. As the newest "movie queen," Miss Desdemona Barnett is a brilliant success. Mary Pickford hasn't a thing on her mind—except possibly the salary. Washington's colored theater-goers are crying for real drama by real colored artists. If this reaches the eye of those who are singing this line of good, it is up to them to "kick in." Frederico DeBotts, who is teaming with Miss Susan to sing the "Chicken Blues" and "Run, Chicken, Run," with success. Miss Benjamin renders "Love Me or Leave Me Alone" and "Daddy" with fine effect. T. Spencer Finley and Miss Susie Sutton may double up. Miss make a big impact. Mr. Finley is to march in business here in the spring. Miss Sutton conducts a high-class boarding house and many of the craft stop with her. There is a general impression that the "jim-crow" arrangements at the theater are impossible. Why accept inferior accommodations to see an inferior show, equality at a beautiful and comfortable playhouse run by your own people? The Sunday "supper show" at the Howard has gone so big and seats have grown so large that Manager Thomas has arranged to reserve the first fifteen rows at regular hour. The patron will not be obliged to stand in line an hour before show time to get a seat, but can secure same in advance, the sale beginning the Thursday pre- --- The New Carey Theater in Baltimore has been inspected by many visitors from the capital and they unite in declaring that the first of their new private houses this side of New York. It is said that the management, which is white, intends to make a visit to the city, which will open another door of hope to the colored members of the profession. The report that the gifted comedian, S. H. Dudley, had lost his voice, was not founded on fact. Mr. Dudley contracted a severe cold in the Northwest, and the throat trouble soon yielded to treatment and he is now in as good shape as ever. He chose to contract his on the Faytages time and would return at once to Washington is untrue. Mr. Dudley will fill out the time contracted for before heading for his new home. Miss Mary Albertine Brodie, a capable teacher in our public schools and municipal office, has on the market a new song entitled "A Bashful Rose." It has a rhythmic awing and is quite catchy. It is also a nice gift for a Kiss, which has had a vogue in society. One of the most popular selections rendered at the drill of the team was "The March," "The First Separate Battalion," composed by Miss Brodie and dedicated to the battalion. "The Birth of a Nation" is having hard sledding all over the country, allying in an effort to help the Ward in exurgated form in some localities where the courts are willing to grant the management injunctions against the film. The film is reported in many places where the film has gotten a foothold. No one is worried about it, so to worry himself enough to try to present the Dixon-Griffiths production here, the nation's capital is not a problem, and solving the race problem in any form. The performer who comes to a Washington house and repeats more than once, takes his professional life in his hands, and over again for the material it bought last year, and it will decline to buy unless some new goods are offered to the client, or if you don't put your think-tank to work and dish up something that is less than a quarter of a century old. This does not mean that the diamonds to be abandoned, but you must put the old diamonds in a new setting occasionally at least. This is just a quiet tip to professionals. A hint to the wise is sufficient. --- Manager A. J. Thomas is considering a proposition to take over a first-class theater for a new location, but for colored patronage. This is just what our neighboring city needs, Baltimore, with its $5,000 Negro population, all employed in menial occupations, and enthusiastic support of a playhouse conducted as the Howard is operated here, and the town, which has been a "dead 'un' lately, as well as concerned, could be made one of the banner theatrical centers of the country, rather than New Philadelphia, Washington and Philadelphia. Push the matter, Brer Thomas; it is a gold mine. The presentation of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" at the Casino was not a convincing rendition endeavored to tell to a country struggling with the incubus of slavery. There were acceptable spots, but as a result the audience category of a farce. The work of the colored double quartet of singers and dancers saved the snow from rank mediocre for two and the markless or two "Topsies" in a sensible production of "Uncle Tom" has never been apparent to the naked eye. Retaining some scenery would help Mr. Washburn toing and instructive would be entertaining and instructive. The two blood-hounds were good. DEWAYMAN NILES, THE GREAT EST LIVING CONSTORTIONIST, PERFORMS IN SACRED CONCERT. (By Prof. D. J. Smith.) Special to the Freeman. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Dec. 31—Dewayman Niles, the contortionist, of unusual ability, performed in the sacred concert here last Wednesday night at the Shiloh Baptist church. The concert was given by some of the foremost members of the Shiloh Baptist church. It was to date in every respect. The sacred dialogues, solos and sextettes of the highest order and would remind one of grand Birmingham to spend his Christmas vacation, and when it was learned he was asked on one of the highest class, he answered on behalf of his teachers and promoters of the concert and asked to perform for this special occasion. He was a Christian and his intelligence met with the approval of the people. He is of such refined and pleasing personalities that almost any one would take a fancy to him. Gave a Wonderful Exhibition and Gave His Portion of Money to Church. There has never been a greater content of the Church in the city of Birmingham. The performing of those difficult and peculiar feats, with such unusual ease and grace, intrigue and has carefully cultivated his art. It does not seem possible for a human being to perform such feats of the Church, living wonders of the world. He ought to go abroad, for the people overseas should see him. His graceful gestures should be seen. His gestures give up traveller with minstrel shows and go into concert work altogether. He gives up traveller with minstrel shows and go into concert work altogether. He gives up traveller with minstrel shows and go into concert work altogether. Every one that was present at the concert was highly pleased with his exhibition, and degree. When the concert was over, and the financial end settled, the "Devine Dewayman" gave up his money to the church. Several admirers accompanied him to his dressing room, and one of them said, "have seen you." He gave up his note, but you are the greatest I’ve ever seen." Dewayman looked at him with a gentle smile and said: "not greater than Craig." We can not praise the wonderful Niles too highly, for he is praiseworthy and not greater than anything to be considered. He is well educated. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Miss Mabel Taylor, of the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, soprano singer and singer of the R&B, home that her mother was sick. She left from Wyoming to Washington C. H., Ohio, Christmas day. Best wishes. Easton & Easton have just closed a four weeks' engagement at the Lyric Theatre, and we will open at the Dixie Theater, New N. C., for one week, beginning January 10, with Richmond to follow. Hello, Benbow. William Benbow and Baby, at the London Theatre, New York. of the 4d: Lincoln Theater, New York City, week of the 10th, with Philadelphia to follow. Baby Benbow sends the Russell & Owens Stock Company. DUDLEY THEATER, ST. JOSEPH, MO. WICKLIFFE'S ORCHESTRA AT SCHULZEN, DENEN, MILWAUKEE. John H. Wickliffe's famous ginger band of Chicago, Ill., after playing an ensemble with the Piano Garden, Milwaukee, Wis., spent a week's vacation in the windy city and are back again at the garden for piano lessons. This is the first colored orchestra that has ever played here. The roster consists of following: John H. Wickliffe, national drummer and manager; Oscar Holden, piano; barred Howard, violin; John H. Wickliffe, bass; Roy E. Wolfsale, cornet; Harry Swift, trombone; Ralph Hawkins, banjo; John Singleton, saxophone; Ed Wilson, flute; Ralph Hawkins, bass violin, and Chus Woods, cello. Mr. Wickliffe and orchestra send best wishes to them, wish them a prosperous New Year. EN ROUTE WITH THE DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS. The Dandies passed through the dull holiday season with colors flying. We then jump into Idaho. Just emerged from a 300-mile jump, into Springs, Wyoming, show is small, but getting the money and making good. The Cheyenne News said of the Dandie Dive Instructor Wynne, Dec. 29, 1915—Chas. S. Black's Dandy Dixie Minstrel opened last night at the Atomic Theater in minstrel is composed of some 12 or 15 colored ladies and gentlemen, who gave a very clever performance and John Dennis were the chief fun producers. John Dennis is introduced by the large audience, uproar during his stay and his song. "Celebrate the End of War in Ragtime at the hit of the first part. The loi consists of vaudeville acts of merit. The foremost was a clever exhibition of hoop manipulation by boys who are man caused to do as he bid. Seemed as though two dozen little round rings were playing hide and seek to other, darting in and out of toy shops, musical stores and saloons. Each set had special mission. This act closes with the jump over the stage playing familiar airs. asst act introduces songs and dances, the dances are straight, and John Dennis, the interesting and funny Zulu. The minstrels reel and deserve another packed house. NOTES FROM ROBINSON'S OLD KENTUCKY MUNSTREBS (By Dennis West ) GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THE ATER, PHILADELHAI, PA. 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 professional People. 3157 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois The Kid H. Thomas House When in Chicago Visit the KID H. THOMAS HOUSE Furnished Rooms and Bath Light Housekeeping Mrs. Margaret Ward, Prop 3148 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. 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 The Theatre Street, Chicago, Illinois PICTURES ONLY Piece Orchestra The House Outside of the Loop. Date 11:30 Daily. Admission 10c his new booking office, which is delightfully finished in brocaded blue drapes, and the necessary appurtenances required in that line, including a safe, also gilded with intricate detail, forming the uninitiated what office it is. At the main entrance will now be found a new double glass-lipped ticket desk, with a large, trimmed with burnished nickel, in which the theatergoers drop their tickets to Gibson's New Standard Theater is to the Negro race of America what Keith's million dollar theater is to the city around this magnificent temple of whose pennant 266 feet high from any part of the city. The year 1918 has bright prospects for Manager Gibbon's Philadelphia and adjoining cities to enjoy only the best in the drama, vaudeville and moving pictures in a first-class theater. NEW YORK NEWS. By Billy E. Jones. Brooks & Bowen are at the Orpheum at Des Moines. Cumby & Brown are at the Empress Theater, Omaha, Neb. "Darktown Review" at the Broadway Theater, Philadelphia, Pa. Cooper & Smith are at the Bijou Theater, New Haven, Conn. Housely & Nichols are at the Majestic Theater, Kalamazoo, Mich. Tom Cross, with the Black Hussars in vaudeville, sends regards to all. Miller & Lyles open in vaudeville on the United time at the Majestic Theater, Johnstown, Pa. The Lincoln Theater is presenting good vaudeville and stock company and pleasing the patrons. The Ten Black Hussars open on the Loews theater at the Creeley Square the last half of this week. The Anita Bush Stock Company this week at the Lafayette Theater, in "The Gambler's Sweetheart," and high-class vaudeville. I don't hear anything of Miss Lelia McInnis at the Lincoln, New York, recently. Hope the act is still working successfully. Billy E. Jones, Clarence Graham and Charles Johnson entertained the guests at the Mansion House, Brooklyn, on Christmas night and scored a big success with song hits and funny sayings. Sid Perrin and Goldie Crosby are heading an act called "The Chocolate Crosby," and the success. The act consists of twelve people—Sid Perrin, Little Jeff, Howard Andrews, John Wesley, Loretta Augus-Goldie Crosby and Bearrice White. (By Claybourne Shelly.) St. Louis witnessed a very happy New Year in branches of colored muni- tions in Sunda, and a very good Christian services in seeing the Old Year out and the New Year come in in Sunda. He also good Christian home and church, Rev. B. G. Shaw, pastor of the A. M. E. Church, preached a noble sermon, taking up the same day, and he gave his sixth term as pastor. M. C. A. also held a revival meetings, and sending thanks to the Lord over their victories of the year 1915, and raising $7,500 for the new structure which may begin its building. The suit filed in Circuit Court by lawyer Phillips, Dr. Curtis and for the Welfare Association, is still being in progress, and are making a hard fight to win in this coming election, which will be the first of this coming February. **Keystone** The Keystone and Cabaret, managed by Mr. Mills, at Compton and Lawton streets, succeeded in having one of the few enjoyments of the new New Year's Eve. The guests came to the Bungalow full of noise of the bells and left with an emplaced over well spent hours of good entertainment and high class wines, which can always be found at Theatrical people from all over the country who were spending Christmas in SL were treated with the best care. They can tell all of their friends to keep up with the time of scientific and artistic events to go to the Keystone Bungalow. Current Events. Understated. Not mentioned at 3225 Pine street, is recovering very slowly from a serious accident, which happened a few weeks ago while in New York. The court is filed yet is not known. Mr. Williams failed to express his opinion in that response. Mr. Freeman. But evidences are very clear in case he undertakes to do so. Mr. Joe Davis, proprietor of the Superior Shaving Parlor, will prepare preparations to give the public first class service, beginning with the New Year. You can always find Joe with that smiling face greeting and welcoming the guest. He extends the hands of welcome to all of his race, both traveling and home SOLDIERS HOME NOTES, MARION, INDIANA. Henderson Ely, after a pleasant Christmas-outing at Jeffersonville, recalled this week a good time. Mathew Purdue and his Folshews were in the Christmas holidays, but owing to the deep snow there returned to the surround- ing town How Sunday. Edward McKee visited friends at Louisville, Ky. and said he made to be his stay short, and is continually singing Home Sweet Home and etc in the hospital, but improving fast, and sends a hearty New Year's greetings to all friends in Rev. Wm. Chambers remains in the hospital for treatment and is progressing nicely. Giles Frazier says it is too chilly in Indianapolis for him. He took the Marion Flyer for the Home after the first snow fall caught him without his overcoat. Barracks No. 1 of the Soldiers' Home was very appropriately decorated yesterday under the direction of J. H. Ringgold of that company, on honor of the anniversary of the slain I when President Lincoln freed the slaves. A large flag was placed at each end of Made wavy on the same dealers. W The re is that t If you resentfully the building and another at the bottom of the stairs on the first floor. A door leads to the second floor and a picture of Lincoln occupied a room inside the building. The sergeant's room was appropriately decorated. The room was decorated in good taste for such anniversary. BOWLING GREEN, KY Mrs. Jennie Curd has returned from a Frankfort, Ky. and Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. Charles Morton has announced the marriages of his daughter, Miss Joan Morton, and her husband, David Louisville, Ky. The marriage was solemnized in Jeffersonville, Ind., in May. Miss Anna Mildred Porter spent a few days of last week with relatives and friends in Auburn, Ky. Miss Anna Mildred Porter is doing much good in their community in social and charitable work. During the week she was involved in provisions to persons who were in meager circumstances. The baskets consisted of sugar, coffee, potatoes, and flour. She was also in a suck of flour each. They also gave money to three individuals. The ladies consisted of three students in plishments in art and hand work. They have on hands and have disposed of articles valued at from twenty-five dollars. Miss Ora Frances Porter entertained at her residence, 351 Kentucky street, Tuesday, December 28th, with a dinner of Mrs. Rosa Weil, of Lafayette, Ind. Miss Mal Mai Gordon, who is attending school at State Normal, spent the week with Mrs. and Mr. John, L. Gordon. Miss Lucile Goodall, of Fisk University, spent the holidays with her parents. Mrs. Wolf and Mrs. Potter visited their daughter and sister, Miss Pauline Wolf, who is attending school at Knoxville College. CHEYENNE, WYOMING. The beautiful quarters of Mrs. William Witt at Fort Russell were opened on Friday to friends to eat Christmas dinner. A lovely seven-course luncheon was served to Mr. G. C. Gasken, Miss Virgil and Ruby Gasken, Eunice Ashford, D. Tazell, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith. Mrs. G. T. Gray entertained Mr. Jefferson and daughter, Miss Lillian, at dinner. Miss Salie Thistle entertained most delightfully a number of friends Friday evening. The guests were bidden in the dining room. Music formed the chief entertainment for the evening. A delicious luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss L. Jefferson and the little Misses. The guests were entertained. Those enjoying the affair were Madames Smith, Brown, Muse, Gasken and Tyler, Misses Virgil and Ruby Gasken, Eunice Ashford,atrice Alexan- Miss Virgil Gaskin asked a few of her friends in to watch her demonstration and was given a dish chafing dish the gift of some Santa Claus. Miss Gaskin is a graduate in Domestic Science and no need to say her demonstration was great. Gaskin was given the dishes were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith, Misses Funie Ashford, Misses Ruby and Ethel Gaskin, Misses Moss, Ashford, Ernest Wesson, Mrs. M. Mitchell invited a few friends to luncheon Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Mrs. Mitchell had the dishes were Mrs. Milton T. Dean, who left for California to join her husband. The invited guests were Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Smith and Mrs. S. Thistle. The new Year's dinner documents the new Year's dinner given by Mrs. J. E. Smith and Miss Thistle as joint hostess. Smith home was decorated in the holiday decorations and house flowers. A delicious six-course turkey dinner was served by the hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Pryor, Rev. Fant, Mr. and Mrs. William Witt and Miss Margorie and Mrs. Witt. Later in evening the dinner guests were joined by the Misses Gaskin Jefferson and Ashford. Music was the chief entertainment for the dinner guests. Mrs. M. T. Dean and daughter, Elizabeth, will join her husband and on the fifth will sail for Manila, P. I. M. Ashford and Ashford have led to Excelsior Springs, McKinley 16. Rev. J. W. Fant has taken up his residence with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DRUMMER Send for our Catalogue of Drums, Bells and Traps Acme Drummers' Supply Co. Office and Factory: 2813-2815 W. 22nd. Street Chicago, Ills. WIGS! Wants Trombone and Cornet, Players must Read and Fake Music. Must join on wire at once. 10 East 30th Street, Chicago, Illinois Warts Good Acts of all kinds. For Now and Later state Full Particulars for Future Reference. Save stamps if you can't "Make Good." Queen Theatre Chattanooga, Tennessee Wants to hear from all good acts. Letters answered same day. Address Sam E. Reevin, Mgr., 318 Pine Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome Want first class acts of all kinds. Also booking road shows. Address John T. Gibson, Proprietor Wanted, for The Star Theatre! Booking good stock companies, vaudeville performers and road shows. No act too large, but must be good singers and dancers. Send mail to Ed. Lee and D. V. Hooper, Managers. Character Comedians With an aggregation of Colored Players who really Sing and Dance and present a repetition of Acts especially arranged for their exclusive use and for any occasion. Pretty Girls and Classy Boys with Ward- who comprise. Exciting characters. robe appropriate. Everything presented is new and novel. Col. Sam Brown Directing PEKIN THEATRE 5th and Smith Sts., Cincinnati, Ohio ODaniel & Russell Engraving Co. PHOTO ENGRAVERS AND ELECTROTYPERS. Half tones and Zinc Etchings in one or more Colors "QUALITY WORK AND PROMPT SERVICE ARTISTS DESIGNERS ENGRAVERS WE MAKE ASPRITTY OF NICKS PAPER CUTS 122 E. Ohio St. Indianapoljs Singles, Teams, Trips, 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. at Birmingham, Ala. and Anniston, Ala. (Under Same Management) 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. Numerous attractions have been planned for the cotton department in the way of special values for the next few days. We list three of them today. At 5c a yard, outing flannel, 26 inches wide, white grounds with colored stripes and checks At 12i c a yard, printed madras, 32 inches wide, stripes and figures on jacquard grounds. At 15c a yard, woven Oxford cloth in heliotrope, tan and blue, 31-inch goods, especially desirable for children's dresses. L S. Ayres & Co. DO NOT quote comparative prices in advertising L. S. Ayres & Co, Indiana's Greatest Distri-uto of Dry Goods CITY AND VICINITY. Miss Ruth B. Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, is visiting Mrs. J. Walter Hodge, 924 Fayette street. Mrs. Elwood C. Knox was called to Chicago this week owing to the illness of Mrs. Ottie Bell Elliott of Cleveland, Ohio, is the guest of Mrs. George Ferguson, 620 West Eleventh street. Mrs. Mabel Mant, stenographer of the Freeman, is visiting her parents, Mrs. Altha Casey of Marion, Indiana has returned home after a pleasant visit with Mrs. Altha Duvall on the south side. The Wilkerson Hotel set was nicely entertained New year's eve by Mr. L. W. Hill, the harbor保姆. Music and dancing were the features. George G. Simmons, the efficient foreman of The Freeman composing room, is taking a few days off—resting at W. Hill, the harbor保姆. Music and dancing were the features. Miss Lily Hawkins wishes to say to her many friends and patrons that she is no longer at 1927 Columbia avenue. She is stopping at the home of Mrs. J. W. Hill, the harbor保姆. Phone 6055Y. Mrs. Tressa Rolland, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs Lewis, in West North street, Mrs. Rolland, who has been visiting Hills Rolland the popular head waiter. SPIRITUALISTS CHURCH. Madame Meadows had a very large crowd Monday night of both white and black students from the passed out and all were recognized. She makes every one welcome to her meetings, which are held at 8:30 to 10:30 every Monday night. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Mr. John Morris addressed the Boys' League last Sunday on "The Sanctity League last Sunday" and it was a reading of two of his poems on the home. More than 200 men and boys are now playing against gymnasts and cheerleaders, ball, baseball and basketball联赛 are in full swing. The All Stars, captained by Alex Shores, are leading the basketball league, while the Silms, captained by C. Head, are leading the football league. In a hotly contested and well played game of basketball ball staged Friday night the team will play against the football league to 15. Wednesday evening, January 12, the "T" team will play the Boys' Club, composed of stars from several white organizations. Cline and Babb, of the "T" team, will play with the Boys' Club. ROBERT A. ROBERTS DEAD. Mr. Robert A. Roberts, an old and re Having trouble polling and shaping that mind of your years THE CLIMAX" and form make it the and move time, temper and money THE CLIMAX" THE FORM THAT LOCKS ON ANY STYLE BUTTON, the form FORM THAT A Levinson Hats $2 There's no Advantage in Paying More. There's no Economy in Paying Less. LEVINSON THREE STORES 30 N. Penn. St. 41 S. III. Mkt. & III. St. spected citizen of Charlottesville, Ind., died suddenly last Sunday at Arkansas City, Kansas, the home of the death of his brother, Mr. Roberts was seventy-seven years old and leaves two daughters and two sons behind. D. W. Roberts, St. Augustine, Fla., and Prof. R. A. Roberts of Quincy, Ill., accompanied the remains to his home. Funeral services will be held in Charlottesville, Ind. at the home in Charlottesville, Ind. MOBILE, ALA., DOTS. DELTA METROPOLIS (By Lee A. Motley, Jr.) GREENWOOD, MISS.—A very nice program was rendered at the McKennie church church Saturday, I. Key, P. W. Wremen, Mr. James Thomas spent Sunday in Greenville, Miss., with his cousin, Mrs. Mary King, J. James A. Evans spent Christmas at his home, Columbus, Miss., with his parents. He reports enjoying himself fine. Ms. Madeline Lockwood of 279 1-2 Avenue G sends love to dear old Ohio. She is also a stauch advocate of the Freeman. The Freeman is on sale every Saturday at Williamson's drug store and at 611 10th St. WILL ASK FOR NOMINATION FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR. Mr. Edgar D. Bush will ask for the Republican nomination for lieutenant-governor next year. While many of his supporters would agree, he would again lead the fight as the congressional nominee, he has determined to forego that and respond to the efforts of friends throughout the state to go for the Republican state convention for lieutenant-governor. Mr. Bush is a native son of Washington, whom the Republicans of the county will take pleasure in urging for this important office because of his eminent qualifications. University in the class of '95 and taught school in Madison county. Although an active farmer, and a successful one in Howard township, he has been as active with business interests in Indianapolis. Mr. Bush is a Republican with democratic ancestors. He believes that the Republican party has served through the policies of the Republican party. His foremost desire is for the success of that party in 1916, even above his own personal interests. However, if the people of Indiana should name him as their candidate for lieutenant-governor they will have more power than they would more to the spirit and activity of the campaign than he. He was the party candidate for congress last year, and he was a strong supporter of theustans did much to revitalize the party into a good working organization. NOTES FROM LAUREL, MISS. Everybody is looking forward for a prosperous year. When it comes to watching the old year go, and the new year come in, this Laurel bunch has got them all here. A reception was given in honor of some Hattiesburg friends New Year's eve, at the home of Mr. Lee Morgan, the owner of their lives. Some of those who were present are Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Marshall, Mr. George Blank, Mr. Marshall Brown, Mr. Bonnie Bond, Miss Thelma McCaw, and Mr. Nelson and his boys, Mr. J. S. Fair has returned home after a successful season with various teams. Mr. McCaw was furnished by the Nelson and his boys, Mr. J. S. Fair has returned home after a successful season with various teams. Mr. McCaw was connected with the Laurel Cubs of this city. He is known on the diamond as Joe Clyde, the star catcher, for a subscription to The Creamer for a year, and you will not have to worry about your paper reaching you every week, because we are liable to sell out before we reach you. You can contact us at Houston 114 Arch street, or William Triggs, 215 Cook avenue. HOWARD UNIVERSITY NIGHT Concluded from Page One. President Frissell, of Hampton Institute; George Foster, Foster, Bodyy, Julius Gorman, Governor of Maryland. Goldbrough, of Maryland. The exercises will be held in the spacious Metropolitan A. M. E. church, M. E. church, between January 16 and beginning at 3 p. m. The music will be rendered by the Metropolitan church choir, augur G. W. O'Connor, occasioned by Prof. Charles W. Howell of Howard University, with Prof. William Braxton at the organ. The songs loved by Dr. Burke will be performed by the choir. The full program will be announced in a few days. Israel Baptists Mourn for Dr. Washington. Memorial excavation were held last Sunday at Israel Baptist church, 11th street northeast, under the direction of the pastor, Rev. John H. Burke. The church will be filled by Dr. H. Burroughs, of the National Training School, and the music was furnished by the young pastor, Hawkins president of the B. Y. P. U., acted as mistress of ceremonies, assisting Dr. Burke. The attendance was large. More Colored Music in Treasury Promoted. To the list of colored men promoted by Secretary W. G. McAdoo in the Treasury Department within the past three years, the following list was drawn: Rundall, of Married, advanced from messenger at $44 per annum to clerk at $400, and Mr. Abner McMurry, of Married, advanced from messenger at $400 to messenger at $400 per annum. This makes eight appointments of colored men in the Treasury within the past few weeks, representing an increase in salaries and benefits per annum, thus spreading joy over a wide range of beneficiaries. These advances have been made upon sheer success, no political considerations are involved. Recent appointments of young colored ladies in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, of the Treasury Department, Include Miss碧珀 Purce, of Louisville, K. Mrs. Jeanette Taylor Nickens, Mrs. Mabel Taylor Nickens, Mrs. Miss Mabel Thomas, of the District of Columbia, and Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson, of Indiana. Mr. Napfer to Be Next President of National Negro Business League. As the situation looks now, Former Register of the Treasury J. C. Napier, president of the National Negro Business League, succeeding the late Dr. Business Washington. For several years, most Mr. Napier has served as chairman of the execution scarcely second in importance to the presidency of the body, and at every annual convention he has been the right man to govern conduct of the organization. He has been in entire sympathy at all times with the policies mapped out by the "Wizard" for the government of the league of the best years he left of putting into execution the constructive plans of the far-seeing founder. It is the logic of the situation, therefore, that Mr. Napier should be appointed to the head of his life. As a banker, lawyer, federal official, trustee of several educational institutions and as a public-spirit man affairs, she owner over the land and his leadership as the head of the race's National Board of Trade would bring to the organization an enthusiasm that the name of no other business man among us could hold. Rights League at the annual convenence of the organization which me recently Ph.D. in the Department of Law, Mr. Sauce W. Spencer, of Wilmington, Del, but who is engaged in business in this city, was chosen as one of the three corresponding secretaries. Miss Vivian Lucei Thompson, of 1223 S street, entertained a large party of honor Tuesday evening at her home. Miss Martha Merckle, of Durham, N.C. and Miss Sara Kessler, of Indianapolis, Ind., who have been spending the Christmas holiday in the city, Miss Thompson was assisted in receiving by Miss Musa, Ruth Brown of Louisville, Ky., and Miss Mary O. Chaney and Sadie Sumner, of this city. The occasion was highly enjoyable. Mrs. Pattie H. Boyd, wife of J. R. Boyd, died Thursday morning at her late home, 1324 Montello avenue, N.E. after an extended illness. The funeral The matter will be finally determined of course, by the action of the convention at Kansas City in August, but the forces most deeply interested in the matter are the peculiar fitness of Mr. Napier and doing their best to persuade him to permit the use of his name in this connection. It is understood that Mr. Charles Banks, first vice-president of the league, will not be a candidate for theencyclopedia. Mr. Napier, with his charming wife, has been spending the holiday season in Washington, making their home at his apartment, and having placed in condition for their occupancy during the past fortnight. They have been having delightful times greeting old friends and a host of acquaintances and friends, and as Register of the Treasury, he was the backbone of the local league and materially aided President Daniel Freeberg, branch as one of the strongest in the country. Another effort is being made to induce Mr. Napier to head a movement to establish a bank here for college students, and if the project can be assured, it is believed he will look upon such a project with a favorable eye. Mr. Napier would be a valuable resource to the commercial and financial life of the nation, although Nashville would still claim him as a citizen. Ameriena Negro Academy Eleets Officers. Major Young on American Airlines he origin is again on American soil, after a brilliant service as military attaché of the United States at Morroville, L.A., in the regular army of this country and has a record second to none of his rank anywhere. He has been ordered to serve in the foreign war of his command in the 9th Cavalry, now stationed along the Mexican border in Arizona. He has completed his required assignment in the foreign war, not for the present at least, that he is to be made chief of a company, he formed a during his life of American prestige. While here Major Young has been the guest of Dr. W. L. Board, of the War Department, in negotiations with the War Department, the gallant major is to spend a brief vacation with his family at Wilberforce, O., and then proceed to his work "Getting After" Fakirs of High and Low Degree. The Pittsburgh Courier, voicing the sentiment of the people of Washington, is out in a timely protest against the fact that who have gotten early on the job of making money for themselves through the public appreciation of the late Dr. "That scandalous methods should be used to 'get money' is to be regretted; to customize the name of the man to commercialize the world knew him and loved him, the world knew him and loved him, and methods are to be thrust upon us, we shall be prepared to meet them with the stern 'No' they deserve. Watch them fake schemers and their schemes." Miss Clarice Jones Not to Wed Mr. Springman. It is stated upon the best of authority that there is a certain truth in the rumor that Miss Clarice Jones, daughter of Lawyer and Mrs. Thomas, engaged to marry a Mr. Karl Springman, Alba, as published recently in a local paper. Miss Jones is not engaged to Mr. Springman and is not even acquainted with any gentleman of that name. Mrs. Thomas has been engaged to her parents and has since returned to Salisbury, N. C., where she is director of the department of music in Livingstone College. She is down in Review. Mr. Thomas Walker, of this city, was elected treasurer of the National Equal Skating RiversideRink Monday, Tuesday & Thursday AFTERNOONS AND NIGHTS Admission Afternoon: Ladids 15c; Gents 25c Nights: Ladies 25c; Gents 35c. Saturday, 9 to 12 School Children 10c DANCING: Friday, Dec. 17, 7:30 to 11:30. Admission 25c Rights: League at the annual convention of that organization which met in W. Spencer, of Wilmington, Del, but who is engaged in business in this city, was chosen as one of the three corresponding secretaries. Miss Vivian Eli Thompson, of 1232 S street, entertained a large party of students of the medical event home in honor of Miss Martha Merrick, Durham, N. C., and Miss Selma Beck, of Indianapolis, Ind., who have been invited to attend the event. City, Miss Thompson was assisted in receiving by Miss Maude Ethel Brown, of Chicago, Miss Mary O. Chaney and Sallie Summer, of this city. The occasion was highly enjoyable. Mrs. Pattie H. Boy, of J. R. B. College, later home, 1324 Montello avenue, N. E. after an extended illness. The funeral took place Saturday at Calvary P. E. Church, home, 1324 Montello avenue, N. E. after an extended illness. The funeral took place Saturday at Calvary P. E. Church, home, 1324 Montello avenue, N. E. after an extended illness. Besides her husband, four daughters survive Mrs. Boyd. They are Orlley McCormick, Elizabeth and I. Boyd. Mr. Henry Johnson, for eighteen years a deputy United States marshal, serving in the police court, has resigned after the 1st of January. Mr. Johnson was a faithful and efficient officer. He was a police officer in the Department of the Office of Recorder of Deeds for the District. The departure of Mr. Johnson leaves one other colored deputy marshal, William Ward, in Pennsylvania, who was appointed under the present administration. Mr. Jackson Johnson, former proprietor of the Southern Hotel when Pennsylvania avenue was in its palmy days, and large business on the street of the city, was appointed on the old Pennsylvania railroad station destroyed the commercial value of that neighborhood, and associates with the Washington office of the management of a buffet of the cafe at 636 D street, formerly known as "Gray's." Mr. Ryan gave his greet old friends at his new stand. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, leader of the District bar, completely restored to health, is himself again and will soon be in and about Washington. He recently delivered a thrilling address at Falls Church, Va., on the fruits of fifty years of law practice. Jones is planning to take an active part in the presidential campaign this year. He is a power on the stump. He reports what they may, the welfare of the National Training School for Women and Girls at Lincoln Height, L. connected by the intruders of National H. by the unintended way no way involved in the controversy between the two factions of the National Baptist Convention. This institution is prospering and is steering clear of all alligements likely to embarrass its work. The fight for delegate to the Republican National Convention is warming up. Among the colored aspirants are mentioned Dr. E. D. Williston, Dr. J. D. Williston, and Dr. King, W. J. Lewis, the banker, Dr. J. R. Wilder, Dr. C. Summer Wormley, J. Finley Wilson, editor of The Eagle, and W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Bee Word has just reached the capital that Former Auditor of the Navy Dept. served on the Board of Complaints at Columbus, Ohio. His appointment to the position is peculiarly fitting, as he possesses talents that eminently qualify him for the position, a course of Complaints. The job. however, wound up last week. Bishop Alexander Wallers has been in the city since Sunday. He officiated in the pulpit of several Zion churches during the day and in the evening admire a large class at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church. He paid his respects to the President, members of the leading Senators and Representatives in Congress. He has received many callers at the Episcopal Retreat, the hishop J. W. Smith. Major R. R. Moton, the newly-elected principal of Tuskegee Institute, passed away on the route to New York. He is expected on the 16th to speak at the national memorial in honor of Dr. Booker T. Washington at the Metropolitan A. A large audience heard Senator Moses E. Clapp, of Minnesota, and Rep. John Lewis, of Illinois, Monday evening at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion church. They are both stanceh friends of Negro progress and are passionate about the spiring. The occasion was the celebration of the fifth-third anniversary of the emancipation of the Negro. The sober sentiment of the people of the District is for a radical change in the way the Negro is insisting upon a central authority, upon which responsibility can be located, and they are anxious to place at the center of the discussion with confidence. The recommendations offered by the Commissioners are sound and have the approval of the Commissioners withstanding the noise made at ward meetings held in the interest of those who are to hold on to the power they have abused. Early action by Congress is expected. WHY THE HAWAIIAN HAIR-GROW ING IN THE HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS. From the very beginning The Hawaiian Hair Growing Preparations have been recognized as the best, by the most experienced and are being known as the standard of purity and perfection. They embody only such ingredients that are Pure, Natural, and A proper or a better preparation is impossible. These goods contain no coloring or adulteration of any sort. 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We yet have lots of open territory for those desiring the agency. Those wanting to handle a good business have to be our agents' terms. We teach you how to create a demand for the treatment before you invest your money. You will and our terms more attractive than anything ever before and before you. The cost is exceedingly small. The condition of your hair has a great impact on every walk of life. Because you have good hair and plenty of it is no reason why you don't need to attend to your every walk of life or room for provements. Therefore, your hair happens to be in good condition you should use the best preparations to keep it at its best. You should have the hair of those who use the Hawaiian Preparations. We desire agents from every locality. You should be the first in yours. Address all mail to Mme. T. G. Bramlette, 42 N. West Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Send $1 for an assorted shipment and start treating your own hair. It is enough goods for a month and at the end that time see the improvement in the appearance, feel softer and the ter appearance, feel softer and it will fix up so much better. Your scalp is the hair that covers it with gum. Your hair will be greasy, and when you wash it the hair will be clean, soft and the pores in the scalp are always open. The pores alway possess necessities in maintaining a healthy scalp in order to grow the hair. Our goods do it, because they penetrate the scalp and contain wax can fix it. We will fix it with fore preparations containing it must stay on top of the scalp. By doing so forms a crust covering up the pores and contains wax. The hair, hindering them from growing. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bloudau's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of pots, boxes, Hasel others; will cure you. Address R P. Bloudan, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. Colored dentist wanting Indiana location, address Box A, care The Freeman. 100 Per Cent. Quality is incorporated in every article of jewelry we sell. Think of our reputation, then bear in mind we lose it. A grower responsibility lies in the purchasing of a claw or a precious stone, but if you buy from us the responsibility is entirely eliminated. Our word for it insures you against initiation J.P.MULLALLY DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 Monument Place. A. T. CLAYPOOL A. B. Veedersburg, Fountain Co., Ind Candidate for Nomination for State Statistician Some of these are extreme handsome some have own homes or money. We will guarantee you a marriage with your choice of these for $1.00 or return your money. Write Manager A. Box 207. La Fayette, Ala Have we got it? FORMULATED POKE HAIR GRE MADE ON Mrs Amber Malt ST LOUIS FOR DANDRUFF FAILURE SCALP: GIVING LIFE AND ABUNDANCE THE STYLE OF BOX ADVERTISING PRICE 50 To keep it so, we Your Patrona 3100 Pine St. Dept. A, St. Eureka Drug Store One Dollar Hair Straightening Comb, Special Hackey's International Rheumatic Linenment; W lice Sub Station 33; Mall Orders filled promptly rolls. Ind. Phones: Old Main 5531; New 5225. Special Me No. 10 Pails (9 lbs. net) Absolutely breakfast Bacon, Sugar Cured... smoked Hog Jowls... best Sugar Cured Smoked Hams... fresh Cottage Pork Roasts or Chop... fresh Pork Sausage bulk, 3 lbs. 25c BILLS & BOX 341-343 E. W. The Largest Retail Me Saturday & S At WM. POE & CO' Wholesale and Retail. OUR LARD IS 10 ure Pork Sausage... 10c lib Pork Chops... per lb. 12c fresh Side... 10c are Lard... 10c fresh Shoulders... 10c fresh Hams... 12c DRESSED Main 4551—WE DE Noe's Cut P c Laxative Bromo Quinine 19c c Cascara Quinine 19c c Nelson's Hair Dressing 17c c Palmer's Skin Success 19c c Colgate's Talc. Powder 10c c Caldwell's Syrup of Pepsin 39c NOE'S CUT P Have we got it? FORMULATED 1900 46 1999 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Ann Rip Hurubo Malone ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING, HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, WHITE, LIFE, BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THE STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 11,1913 PRICE 50 CENTS One Dollar Hair Straightening Comb, Special 59c; Agent for White's Specific Preparation; Mackey's International Rumatic Limestone; White Rose Hair Pomade and Clean-U Tea Post Office Sub Station 33; Mail Orders filled promptly. Eureka Drug Store 601 N West St, Indianapolis,印社. Phones: Old Main 5531; New 5233. W.H.ROBERTS, Prop. Special Meat Prices No. 10 Pails (9 lbs. net) Absolutely Pure Lard ..... $1.05 Breakfast Bacon,Sugar Cured ..... lb. 12 1-2c Smoked Hog Jowls ..... lb. 10c Best Sugar Cured Smoked Hams ..... lb. 16c Fresh Cottage Pork Roasts or Chops ..... lb. 13c Fresh Pork Sausage bulk, 3 lbs. 25c ..... lb. 10c 341-343 E. Washington St. The Largest Retail Meat Market in the City Noe's Cut Price Drugs! 25c Laxative Bromo Quinine 19s 75c ft. Syringe 50c 25c Cascara Quine 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 A MAN TO MAN A MAN TO MAN TALK Men we want to hit at the point right off the reel. No unnecessary talk; no apologies. 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 A --- PORD HAIR GROWER Store Specials Agent for White's Specific Preparation White Rose Hair Pomade and Clean U-Tea Po- ply. Ereka Drug Store. 601 N West St. 1234 W.H. ROBERTS, Prop. Heat Prices My Pure Lard $1.00 lb. 12 1/2 lb. 10 lb. 10 bps. lb. 13 5c. lb. 10 DETTCHER Washington St. Heat Market in the City Sunday Sale 10'S MEAT MARKET Blake and Walnut St. 100 per cent PURE No. 1 Beef Roast .lb No. 1 Pork Roast .lb No. 3 Pail of Pure Lard .lb. No. 5 Pail of Pure Lard . No. 10 Pail of Pure Lard. $1 We do not use Cotton-seed oil in our Lard. RABBITS DELIVER—New 3161 Price Drugs 75c ft. Syringe 5 25c Infant Syringes 1 25c Ear and Ulcer Syringes 1 255 Tooth Brushes 7 $1 25 Bonded Whiskey 7 75c Virginia Dare Wine 5 PRICE DRUGS MAN TALK A man standing on a high platform, extending his hand outward. He is wearing a suit and holding a book in his hand. The background is a dark, indistinct space with a few scattered objects. in plain conservative styles or extreme English. Don't put it off—come in today—be your own salesman. Remember Every Suit is $15.50 No Higher Cohee & McGinnis INCORPORATED Tailors that Satisfy 248-250 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. --- PORO HAIR CROWER