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THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE FREEMAN is Read WEEKLY by 100,000 Persons. PLANNING FOR TUSKEGEE'S $250,000 Citizen's Committee Organizing to Raise the National Capital's Share of Memorial Fund to Dr. Washington BISHOP WALTERS ON HOWARD'S TRUSTEE BOARD BISHOP WALTERS ON HOWARD'S TRUSTEE BOARD Change in Head of Colored Schools Insisted Upon—Congressman Dyer Fighting Segregation of Races in St. Louis—Asbury's Epworth League Extols the "Minority's Might"—Judge Robert H. Terrell to Speak in Indianapolis—Mu-Sa-Lit Club Honors Lincoln and Douglass—The Town in Review. VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER 8 PLANNING FOR TUSK Citizen's Committee Organic Capital's Share of Memoriam BISHOP WALTERS ON HOOK (Change in Head of Colored Schools Inst. Segregation of Races in St. Louis "Minority's Might"—Judge Robert H. Se-Lit Club Honors Lincoln and Doug (By R. W. Thompson) Bureau of the Freeman, 1223 S Strete. N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 17—The foundation of a vigorous campaign has been held in this city for the collection of a collection of a colored people of the land have been asked to raise of the $2,000,000 Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund, the work of the late educator at Tuskegee Institute, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of the foundation, with number of charges of the duty of raising the colored people's share of the memorial fund, confers with number of volunteers, with experience in the duties, to as ways and means looking toward the end in view, and it would be well to continue in force the very earnest and congenial body of gentlemen who worked together and worked with the memorial memorial meeting at Metropolitan A. M. E. church in honor of Dr. Katherine M. Church, the most notable of the many great meetings held in the entire center in meeting the mistressful spirit of the race's monumental educational center. Bishop Walters Becomes Trustee of Howard University. At a meeting of the board of trustees toward University, held a few days earlier, Alexandra McKinnon of the Third Episcopal District of the A. E. Zion Church, which embraces the city of Columbia, was unanimously elected the president of the church, and the late Dr. Booker T. Washiggin. Another distinguished gentleman was chosen in the same way as a vacancy in his name, withheld at the request of the officials, and the request of the dignitary signified his willingness to serve. The same of this eminent philanthropist of the race will come as a gratitude to the country when the news can be released. The selection of Bishop Walters is a most fitting one, and could not have been improved upon, considering every aspect of education and is in hearty country worth while. He is energetic and expressive in all that he undertakes and gives up all sides that he will prove in strength to the rank of first-ranked institute. Not only is he a factor of trust in the church, but he is useful and joint-taking as well. It is understood that he will accept the honor. Murray's Epworth League Discusses "The Minority's Might." The Mystery of a Murderer's Might the topic set for last Sunday brought by the Epworth League of Aberration E. Church, meeting at its G street, near the Cades' Armory, president, despite the blizzard which special city that day. The principal W. Thompson, who took the worth of Gideon "in vanquishing the Mysteries as his central though in a majority," and that he and one make the world has every known have inaugurated by a sturdy, persistent, mysterious might, who have kept the faith, and under inspiration and guidance, vicer perched upon their banners, murdered the mysterious might, is based upon the faith, and wrong righteousness the forces of not permanently prevail. The men have the courage of their honeymoon, when how unpopular they may be today, how martyr of the present, the present light is thrown upon more issue of the long, no trimmer is successful in world so said the speaker, and the incident of the demagogue. Striking in history were brought for- illustrate the marvelous touch such grew into majorities through appeals to reason, in the which tributes were paid to George Washington, Abraham and Booker T. Washington, and whom were born in Feb- ruary and whom were noted at this season all over the Aberration E. Church program also en- sured the following five numbers, the program being arranged by the able ```markdown ``` Mu-So-Lit Club Celebrates "Douglass Day." One of the very best meetings ever held by the nationally-famous Mu-So-evening when that of last Friday evening was that of Frederick Douglas, the secretary of the immortal Frederick Douglass was fittingly commemorated. Judge Robert H. Terrell spoke with more than 100 people in the Life Work of Frederick Douglass, the master of wonderful power of the great anti-slavery agitator as an orator, and give his acceptancecripts on his most effective speech of abolition of the traffic in human beings. Dr. Winfield Scott Montgomery, the Washington public schools, delivered a choral performance of "Abraham Lincoln, the Emancinator," and his treatment of the fruitful act of won warm evidences of approval of his work in the audience. Appropriate music was rendered by the Howard Glee Club, twenty-five strong, led by Prof. Roy W. Tibbs, an honoree of the music of Mr. Music. J. Andrew Singleton, of Omaha, Nebraska, presented in magnificent style Ball's beautiful ballad, "A hearty encore," sang "Who Knows?" The young Howard collegiate made a profound impression, Mr. G. Smith, the club's new president, and Mr. Mu-So-Lift Club, led effectively Lincoln's Gettysburg address. Mr. Wrather J. Singleton, the club's new president, and was the recipient of universal congratulations upon the success of his maiden meeting and com-munication with the firmness and firmness he presided over both the business and the literary portions of the evening's program. Mr. Singleton's administration starts off the most auspicious circumstances. Judge Terrell to Speak in Indianapolis. Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court, the District of Columbia, the only living member of the United States, goes to Indianapolis, Ind. Friday, and on next Sunday will be Judge Lincoln-Douglass celebration at Tomlinson Hall, the largest auditorium in the state of Indiana. He will speak on the occasion, which he is a master. On the program will be Former Congressman James E. Jackson, one of Indiana's foremost political proponents. He will speak on "Abraham Lincoln." It is expected that he will present the violinist and grandson of the late Frederickw Douglass, be present to render a selection. The affair is to be held at the orphaned Mrs. Association of Indiana, headed by Messrs. N. D. Brascher, Harcourt and others promoting the religious and educational life of the Hoosier state. Congressman Dyer Fighting Segregation in St. Louis. Congressman L. C. Dyer, of Missouri, has gone to his home city, St. Louis, to give a speech now until election day (February 29), to fight to strengthening the measure to be voted on that day, proposing the segregation of the races as to homes in the city, to meet Tuesday night of week at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, the occasion being a Lincoln-centered meeting his intention to undertake the defeat of the pending proposition, not to enclare his intention to undertake the progressive Negroes of his city humiliated, but he did not want such a foul, to be placed upon the fair ground of St. Louis, to be able at all times to speak of with pride and satisfaction. This broad-gauged sentiment and his references to the emancipated Negro brought down the house and Mr. Dyer was given an ovation. His sincerity cannot be doubted by the Negro as an economic factor of the upbuilding of the nation's restrained defenders. Speaking of the high-grade colored people of St. Louis, of their churches, schools and home, Mr. Dyer said: "I am to Dr. D. G. Shaw, pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion church and to Dr. A. M. Sampsey, pastor of Paul M. A. church as typical Christian leader, and referred sorrowfully to the passing of the race's great orator and diplomat Turner, a former member of Liberty. Mr. Dyer came to speak for Bethel and invited the invitation of Miss Marie. D. Madre, the resourceful president of that society, said that she has made it the mouthpiece of the best woman in the world. Negro thought of the country on the vital issues of the day. This meeting was also addressed by Prof. William Pickens, of whose stirring address on "Abraham Lincoln" we spoke last week, and by Dr. A. T. Jones, of the University of Pennsylvania, for the petition of the memory of Lincoln would be the best means of seeing to it that "this government of the people might not perish from the earth." The glee club of M Street high school sang folk songs and Dr. W. H. Jackson, a foremost figure of the musical life of hospital, presented a sold in happy style. THE TOWN IN REVIEW. The colored Boy Scouts of the Dis trict are being rallied. Hon. W. J. Yerby, United States Consul to Sierra Leone, West Africa, Mrs. Cecilia K. Ryerby, his tenured wife, is in the city for several weeks the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Napier at *Hillstone Courage*. Mr. Emmet J. Scott effected a working week last week, looking to an active campaign for raising the District's share of the $250,000 the Negro is expected to receive in the national medical meeting. The educated educator will be kept intact, and with powerful additions, it should be a generous amount toward the $250,000 asked for. A meeting of the committee will be called in a few days by Henry C. McCormick, the collector, chairman. Mr. Scott expressed himself as greatly pleased with the success of of the great meeting at Metropolitan University of Kansas, the appreciation to the committee from the Seth Low, the chairman of the board of trustees of Tuskegee Institute and the senior speaker at the memorial held here. Former Special Assistant District Attorney James A. Cobb is mentioned favorably for a place on the faculty of the Howard University Law School. Mr. Cobb is an exceptionally bright man and could fill such a post with signal ability. Mr. George H. Porter has been reinstated as a linetype operator in the government printing office. Mrs. Paul Laurence Dunbar addressed a large audience last Saturday night in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on the campus of the University. The meeting was one of the series inaugurated by the Sororities of Howard University and the city later in the season as an attraction of the Bethel Literary Society. She is always a "drawing card" at the nativity capital as a young woman of whom the entire circle is proud. *** *** Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, en route to Odd Fellows took sick here and remained over for a week or more with his family. He has gone on to Atlanta, Georgia, where he practiced as a successor and a wide influence in political affairs. It is expected that Col. Johnson will be one of Georgia's Four "at the Chicago convention in June." *** *** If the bill referred favorably by the District committee of the House becomes a law, the power to appoint the recorder of deeds of the District of Columbia passes over to hands of the President of the United States of America. The District Commissioners. To do away with the custom of years of service, the provision has been incorporated in the bill that the appointee must be a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia. The principle of home rule is essentially local and should be filled by one familiar with local property conditions and a principle of home rule is essentially local and should be filled by a change of appointing power. Mr. Nathan Hunt, Tuskegee Institute's well-known stenographer, accompanied Mr. Emmett J. Scott to the city last week. They were guests of Mrs. A. M. Curtis, 1839 13th street northwest. The project to erect the "Hotel Duglass" is taking form and the color. The plan has the backing of Washington's best known colored men and the white capitalists who exhibit a willingness to assist in the enterprise are ready to help. Washington is being offered to likewise ready. A first-class colored hotel and apartment house is one of Washington's crying needs and now that this long felt want, the chance should not be neglected. ALL RECORDS SMASHED IN ST. LOUIS, M. M. C. A. CAMPAIGN. $69,060, Subscribed. Mr. and Mrs. Malone Give $5,000. Mr. A. E. Malone for this undertaking. The expert services of Dr. Jesse E. Moorland, of the International Committee, were possible in making this campaign a success. Never did Dr. Moorland do a better job than St. Louis. FERRIS ASSAILS "BIRTH OF A NATION." Governor Declares the Film "Symbolizes Hell." CIVIC LEAGUE AGAINST "BIRTH OF NATION." Lansing, Mich. Feb. 9, 1916. The Negro Civic League of Lansing did all its work in showing of the "Birth of a Nation" here in this city. They were successors of all its efforts, passed which provided for a board of censors, but who, like the censor boards on the board, played in such a damnable play, the censor board cut out two reels, which they thought objectionable, was played in the court. As you will see from the inclosed clip, it visited the governor and said he would bar the play from the entire state of Michigan. E. D. WILLIS, Publicity Manager. Advertisers Get RESULTS from THE FREEMAN are held, they were presented with a young cup by the committee of citizens, and the men, the official organs of the Young Men's Christian Association, writes: "gift of $5,000 made by Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Baldwin, a new high mark of giving on the part of colored people and will beget other gifts." Many memorials and news items were brought forth from the public press and a striking one is an editorial from the St. Louis Republic, which on the column on the front page in reporting the campaign. We quote the editorial: "An Opportunity." "Now financial achievement which St. Louis has put to its credit in the past year is the success of the colored citizens of St. Louis in raising $69,947.80 for a college." A seant half century ago the colored citizens of St. Louis had just neglected from slavery; and as Booker W. Washington consisted of a few bed quilts, pumpkins and fowls 'miscellaneously gathered.' "Today the race numbers many men of substantial means and big civil spirit. A large proportion of the peo- ple of St. Louis, including the writer of these words, comes of Southern stock. "Our ancestors were tended in their infancy, served in their mature years and tenderly cared for in their old age by the strong hands and warm hearts of American Negroes. This obligation thus accumulated through the generation is one which we can never fully disgorge. The opportunity to help in the work so nolly may take more force function is to make colored boys into good citizens, who might otherwise develop into bad ones, is one that we can not afford, in view of our history and present needs, to pass by. Thus the St. Louis campaign made history and friends for the race. Mr and Mrs. A. E. Malone entertained at dinner last Thursday, Mrs. Elwood C. Knox, of Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. David G. Jones. Mrs. E. C. Knox was the guest of Mrs. Malone at the Y. W. C. A. While Mrs. Malone was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Malone had contributed $650.00 to this most worthy cause. TELEGRAM READ BY HON. SETH LOW, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Booker T. Washington Memorial Hall, New York, Feb. 11, 1916 Tuskegee Institute, Ala. February 10, 1916. Hon. Seth Low, 30, East 64th Street NEW YORK Our teachers and employees out of their modest earnings, have paid in cash and peldges to be paid before June first, two times, the two dollars and sixteen ($3,742.62) toward the proposed Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund. At a campaing of love and loyalty was inaugurated. The senior class gave in cash one hundred dollars. More than of this sum and been collected for the students, have now abandoned. Contributions from other classes will undoubtedly bring student subscriptions up to six hundred. The Negro press, secret orders, organized business and Negro people generally are beginning to respond to the demands of the surance man alone has given fifty dollars and raised five hundred among his friends and helpers, his company pledging to continue the surance man alone has given this sum. He promises to continue his efforts until he has raised one thousand dollars. The Negro people meeting upon them, the responsibility meeting upon them. (Signed) Emmett J. Scott, Secy. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAHS GRAND LODGE AND ENCAPMMENT To be Held Here in July—Many Candidates in Field for Every Office Special to The Freeman: LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The executive committee have about completed arrangements to entertain the department which is said will be the greatest state meeting ever held in Kentucky. More than 10,000 visitors and members of the department will be among the many candidates for grand chancellor the friends of J. L. W. V. Washington and L. R. Diggs are leaving no stones to C. and past grand chancellor, B. F. Johnson, will be strongly supported by his friends for supreme representation. Dr. Morris Blackburn seems the unanimous choice for grand medical examiner. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. NEWS OF THE NATION'S METROPOLIS The Nation's Greatest Men Honor Booker T. Washington at Great Memorial Meeting in Carnegie Hall. EMINENT MEN OF BOTH RACES TAKE PART EMINENT MEN OF BOTH RACES TAKE PART His Life was a Victory, Declares Speakers—President Wilcox, of New York Board of Education, Says he will Model Public Schools After Tuskegee—Major Moton Gets Ovation—Tuskegee Quintette Makes Trip to Sing at Service—Fisk University Quartette and Chorus of 150 Voices Participate. Allen's National' News Bureau, complish in so short a time for so large 321 Wes' 5th Street, a mass of people who Dr. Washing- Southern White Man Speaks for South Dr. J. H. Dillard, of New Orleans, Burke, memorial of Booker Washington, Burke, that Booker Washington had the respect of the white people of the South, "Booker T. Washington, the best of three men that has come of the South within the last fifty years." Dr. Dillard told his visit to the grave of good for humanity as Booker Washington stood with bared head and tried to think of a man who had done as much good for humanity as Booker Washington, none. Dr. Dillard said that he is greatly impressed as he goes through the log cabins pictures of Booker Washington. Dr. Dillard spoke for the occasion. Dr. Booker Washington, upon whose shoulders it fallen upon William, got a great ovation from the vast throng. Dr. Moton said in the course of his address: "It is entirely fitting on the eve of the birthday of the great emancipation, from whom the one who stands pre-eminently as the most unique individual product of emancipation, Booker T. Washington's friend Abraham Lincoln's ideas of regarding emancipation. These remarks are in no sense an eulogy, but a celebration of harmony with the life and teachings, and wishes of the great principles and enabled him to perform so great and so beautiful service for the Negro and the nation, "Continuing, Ma- world's history have been able to ac Public Library plan 73 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. CE FIVE CENTS. MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. ATION'S METROPOLIS Honor Booker T. Washington eting in Carnegie Hall. OTH RACES TAKE PART Makers—President Wilcox, of New York Model Public Schools After Tuskegee— e Quintette Makes Trip to Sing at Ser- Chorus of 150 Voices Participate. complish in so short a time for so large a mass of people what Dr. Washing- ing-heartened a race, giving them new ideas of education." Major said that he enlightened a race, giving them new ideas of education." Major said that he kind that enabled him to accomplish so much for the world. He closed his mouth and gave the white people throughout the nation would see to it that Tuskegee would accept five years the close to the meeting trustees would give Major Moton the same support as they gave Dr. Washing- ing-heartened a notable tribute to the life of Dr. Booker Washington. It opened the great campaign to raise the $2,000,000 movement. THE NEW $25,000 BRANCH LIBRARY OPENED. Andrew Carnegie the Donor. "It is apparent to all that the day will come when all Americans will be able to stand in a solid phalanx for the solvency of the world, the best guarantee that the Negro will exemplify the example of Attucks is the knowledge that in the land of his country that his children will enjoy equal—if not just—freedom of life, peace, progress and happiness." 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The book we have passed from us as a lost art—the glorious old line of men refuse to recinarcate. So it is not disparagement to contend the troubled period of our country's history, so clearly to the human understanding. Our strong men who were in the making during the troubled period of our country's history, so clearly to the human day, or God, purposely fitted the line of Negroes for supervision of the race while it was young and ignorant. This class of men, Douglass and like, refers, Ten thousand of us today readily outclass Frederick Douglass in the knowledge of his mastery strength? Who has that eloquence? swaying men into righteousness. Many more were like him who had been born into slavery as if awaiting the moment when the immortal Lincoln would wave the wand to break the two centuries and better of slavery's spirit. The products of the fifty years, and accordingly we offer them for consideration. Their faces do not adorn these pages; we present their stories in this festival of commemoration lest we forget the part they played. Douglass was called the first Negro citizen of the world, ea. the first citizens of the world regardless of race. He came from the depths, fused in the melting pot of this nation, and in the meanwhile treaded the high Brief Biographical Sketches. We give here brief biographical sketches of a few of these strong, forceful men that prepared the way for its coming. Some of these, who will be mentioned one way or the other, are Freedy Douglass class. All of them, however, were early on the scene, and were the stars of the ninth year's end of our race possible. John Mercer Langston. John Mercer Langaton, A. B. A. M., LL.D., of Virginia, was born in 1823 in New York City, and graduated ages, but the impress of his worth was on this side. Langaton entered Columbia University in 1849. He was appointed by President Hayes as minister to Hayti; was charge of the prison of Domingo; was dean and professor of law in Howard University; was charge of the Collegiate Institute. He was the peer of men of his day in all respects. Milton J. Turner. Milton J. Turner, of St. Louis, who died a few months ago, was not a member of the Republican class. He was also an able lawyer. As a politician, he classified himself as a bishop of the class. He was one of the national leaders of the great Republican movement, minister Liberia by President Grant. Richard T. Greener. In this number of the Freeman will be seen a beautiful poem by Richard W. H. Bacon, most faithful. The distinguished scholar is still living. He is a rich, ripe production of the age, and mankind. Like Lord Bacon, he left no department of knowledge untouched. When reviewing his many books, he once said, "One would think that he is unsurpassed in breadth of mind and vigorous intellect by any member of his twenty-five years of experience with the times without qualification. Among the catalogue of his twenty-five books, prepare for the Library of the University of South Carolina, its rare and Curious Books, prepare for the Association, June 1877. Then again: "The Great Pyramid, Its Age, Builders and Purpose," 29, 1878. And still one more we give to show the man's universality: "The Speech in the Land," an address at the Washington, D. C. October 28, 1882. Professor Greener's titles are: A. B. Bacon, Professor of the service examiner; was dean of the law department of Howard University. W. S. Scarborough. Joseph Carter Corbin. Prof. Joseph Carter Corbin, A. B. A. M., is scarcely known to this generation if at all. He was contemporaneous with Jesse L. Lange with him in Ohio. Prof. Corbin was born in Ohio in 1833. He taught for two years at Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. He seemed to be an enthusiastic and interested in other affairs. His accomplishments were so many that he could not have heartken unto the call of greater publicity. He was proficient in Spanish, Italian, German, Hebrew and Danish—a mathematician, a musician, organist, pianist. That he was not particularly eminent in any of these is plain to see because he was the very antithesis of a specialist. Hon. George Williams. Hon. George W. Williams was born in Pennsylvania in 1849. He is considered the first historian that the world has produced. He had a most varied career, including education,lation and discovery that he possessed. He enlisted in the army at fourteen years of age, after the war he enlisted in the army as a soldier. A week he was made assistant inspector- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. general of artillery with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He was in turn appointed colonel of the army, having been elected to the senate of the state of Ohio. He was appointed Reverend, Honorable, Colonel, Editor, (he edited a newspaper) Traveler, Traveler, Lawyer, Attorney, and was worthy of all of his distinction names. He was appointed minister to Haytit by President Arthur, and was not permitted to permit the appointment to stand. Bishop Derrick. Bishop W. B. Derrick, now deceased, was born on the Island of Antiqua, was educated at the University of this country as a young man after having been well educated by private individuals, moving to America he attached himself to the A. M. E. Church, and after a successful Bible studentship, and then a successful law firm, finally, as if he was intended for the leadership of men from the very "foundation." His pastorates were well established, and he had the liberty of preferments until the goal the clergy's ambition was in his reach. He was so clearly qualified for the position of pastor that time came for his election men esteemed it an honor and a pleasure to vote for him. Bishop Derrick was one of the few men that graced a rostrum. All of the requirements of his occupation were summed up in personal appearance. Kings and princess, to all appearance, were his familiars. He was a positive joy to his family. He was his rich foreign accent Gave his tongue an unusual stateliness; as priest well stalled. Bishop D. A. Payne. And then Bishop Payne. Who will forget that little emaciated man of the church—emaciation—when seeing him. Angelic does not go with manhood by the church, but express himself unless he uses the term? He seemed a hermit of some sort, but he was a man of stated times and bless his children. He was as another pope, the supreme head of the church, through natural fealty, the Bishop Daniel Payne's titles were D. D., LL. D. He was an educator, a teacher, a man of M. E. denomination in his day. He was proficient in mathematics, Greek and Latin. He was born in South Carolina in 1811. Bishop Walters. D. D. Bishop Alexander Walters, of the A. M. E. Zion church, was born in 1858 and was educated in a private school. He did much after becoming a man to better his education, becoming so proficient that he became a school teacher. He had very good ability to teach and still has. In whatever capacity he would soon have worked his way to the tote. He had become widely known as the political bishop. He says that he taught the children his colleagues on the bench did not heartily approve of his course at the beginning, but finally they yielded, and he was assessed by a screen-relected on the church owing to his activities he was all right. Bishop Walters is another illustration of the men of our days of com. He is vigorous and youthful, of the generation that immediately benefited by the process of procreation, he has been masterly consistent in trying to win greater recognition for his race. He, perhaps, has more influence the administration than any other Negro. He was the first Negro to preside over a general Methodist body. This was London, England, at the Ecumenical Church. Bishop B. F. Lee. Bishop B. F. Lee, A. B., D. D., has already been likened by us unto a man who has come to mobility of physical contour, especially his physiognomy. His rosy-impressive. He adds importance to what he says by his dignity, wearing the Bishop Lee's author's name. Bishop Lee was permitted to sleep with them, the boys, when he came to Wilberforce; he was the man who was the president of the institution. Rey. W. J. Simmons. Rev. W. J. Simmons, A. B. A. M., D. D. now deceased, is perhaps, best known for his book on men's education, which by men means is complete, nor was complete at the time he wrote. But at that, it is the best thing of men in hand. We are much indebted to the publication for names and data which could not be found elsewhere. the need needs, so be re-edited, revived, supplemented, so to meet the requirements of the day. Rev. Simmons was a great worker. He was a great teacher. time was preoccupied of the State University of Kentucky, a Baptist school. The great American National Baptist Church. His suggestion. This body met for the first time August 25, 1886, at St. Louis, Mo. Rev. Simmons was unanimously chosen. He was born in 1856. Now deceased. Phillip H. Murry. Philip H. Murry was born in Pennsylvania. He edited The Colored Kentucky edition. He colored Kentucky, wrote this efforts at journalism, he wrote good, readable editions before Granyille T. Woods. Granville T. Woods, inventor, was born in New York City as electrician, engineer, manufacturer of telephones, telegraph and electrical equipment in the utmost sense. The patient office twice decided in Mr. Woods's direction concerning the induction railway telegraph. Hon. Jeremiah A. Brown. Hon, Jeremiah A. Brown was a legislator in the state of Ohio in 1855. He was born in 1841, consequently was the first man to days, weeks, months. He is nearly of that age of the forceful older men, and showed it through his masterly activities. Bishop James W. Hood. Bishop James W. Hood was one of the first bishops of the A. M. E. Zion church, if not the very first. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1831; his activities began on the other side of the country, and he set so often referred to. He was of that kindly, faithful, benign disposition as Bishop Payne, and generally a man of integrity during the days of reconstruction. Say's his biographer: "In 1867 he was elected as a delegate to the constitutional convention of the State of North Carolina, and took much that the Democrats called the constitution adopted 'Hood's Constitution.'" Samuel Lowery. 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We will send this comb to any address, charges prepaid, on receipt of $100. money order stamp, or cash. Address was the only successful raising over 100,000 worms on the ground, while his were unable to raise one." William Still. J. W. Morris. Prof. J. W. Morris, A. B., A. M. LL B., was president of Allen University Columbia, S. C.; was born in 1850. His career is highly interesting. Robert. Smalls. Robert Smalls, of South Carolina, was a congressman. He became famous owing to his escape with his employers' boat, who were Confederates, the Union side. He was placed on the sidebar side, the navy by a special act of Congress. Henry Ossawa Tanner. Henry Ossawa Tanner is held to be the leading artist of his generation in Indiana, is thought to stand next to him. His biography is a celebration of his life and triumphs. He is conceded to be an artist the world over. His pictures are seen on exhibition in the best galleries. Rey. Andrew Heath. Rev. 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New IRELAND Candidate for Republican Nomination for United States Senator Makes Strong Appeal Vote for NEW at the Primary March 7th, and Make Certain a Return to Republican Policies for the Upbuilding of Industrial Prosperity—the American Idea. DR.WAGNER REPUBLICAN FOR-CORONER Capt. A. M. Scott, a veteran of the Civil War and citizen of prominence, desires a seat in the House of Representatives, and asks your vote at the Primaries to be held March 7, 1916. Mr. Scott is a staunch Republican and will support its principles if elected. He has always been a friend of the race, and is a strong advocate of the rights of the Negro. You will make no mistake by giving him your support. Subject to Decision of Republican Primary, March 7, '16 Vote For ____ EDW. M FOR COUNTY COMM Second D subject to the Decision of the Republican P Alvah RUCK FOR Prosecuting At Subject to Republican Prin Candidate for Reno M. B. H. Second District object to the Decision of the Republican Primary, March 7, 1916. Candidate for Renomination He kept the faith. He did what he promised. His administration has done twice much work as any former one for the s period of time. His efforts for the Negro's protection His administration has done twice as much work as any former one for the same period of time. His efforts for the Negro's protection are landmarks in the upliftment of the Race. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER HARRY S. NEW FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR. Headquarters, 425 Claypool Hotel— Edward H. Schmidt, Mgr. To the Editor: It will be very much appreciated if you can find space in your valued columns for what follows: "Calls Clearly." If any man doubts the value of the service which Harry S. New has rendered his party, let him read the letters which hundreds of Republicans are sending to him, as the prevailing sentiment favoring his candidacy. He will find therein "The Hugle of Safety Calls Clearly," and the enthusiasm of material wins. The enthusiasm in a senatorial canvass. They are not empty meaningless declarations but pledges to sustain an honest man, and to sustain him in upholding principles which are of vital importance to prosperity and welfare of the country. The jubilant enthusiasm with which the Republican masses cheer for Mr. Newman's increased support by belief that his nomination will not create petty antagonisms within the party, and that the spirit which might put him and his party upon the defensive. We may be careful observer will doubt that the balance of power in the coming nation will be maintained, and have formerly acted with the Republican party, or if they come into political life recently, entertain opinions on almost all public questions. Is the success of the Republican party in Indiana to be imperiled by a new nomination of Harry S. New for United States Senator will do more toward than any other individual influence seeking similar preferment? Mr. Newman's Republican party has ever held. He is not an orator, but often does it happen that the speech of the orator is not a persuasive one and does not contain a sentence that the most ardent admirer can remembrane as a campaign personal equation" is written simply Does the mention of Harry S. Newause the baser passions in the great Reagan conciliatory effect to a unifying process that is now in cementing the two great constructive political organization. The deductions which follow contain the answer. The nomination of Elizabeth Warren would remove all doubt as to the votes of those who left the party because of her political views. The party furnish the basis for a reconciliation which can only be brought about by the creation of a new atmosphere, a new political party, a new party and multiply party power for a fortunate for the State and Country that the party has this magnetic leader in its strength and vitality in the nation. MIDDLETOWN, OHIO NEWS. Mrs. James Manning entertained a few friends to an informal affair Thursday evening. As usual, all report came. Mrs. Manning is an ideal hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Clim Reed, of Middlebury, visited Thursdays afternoon. Mr. Reed in Cincinnati the 14th of this month. Mr. Fanny B. Tompson is confined to her bed with a severe attack of la gripe. Second Baptist church Sunday school will be honored by a program Sunday afternoon. The program will be carried out by Class No. 1. Mr. Hoover will conduct the program. The object is to get more young people interested in Sunday school and the study of Miss Ethel Stern has left Middletown since the death of her many friends. Many of her department Miss Stern is a very young lady and known for her many friends. Mr. Asbury Smith is improving and all hope to see him soon. All the people living in the low lands had a fright last week when the river bobbed beneath the houses. Mrs. Elmer Gates entertained at a sewing bee Thursday afternoon. The Gates home is noted for its hospitality and this sewing bee party was as unremarkable as Mrs. Delphia Faulkner was a Middletown visitor last Sunday. Miss Lola Corners entertained a few of her friends at cards last Wednesday evening. The evening was closed by the serving of an elaborate lunch. They all report Miss Lola and a member of the members of the Second Baptist church are looking for a mid-winter revival. Mrs. B. W. Clark and wife returned home last Saturday from Columbus, where Mr. Clark was conducting a revival last week. Mrs. Laria Robins spent last Monday at Middletown with Mrs. L. D. Smith, of Middletown, was in Hamilton Thursday on special business. Miss Kelly of Cincinnati, was a visitor to the Court of Callandhius of Middletown last Friday night. Mr. James Woods, of Indiana, is now in Middletown visiting his mother and sister. NEWS OF GREENVILLE, MISS. (By Jno. L. Dorsey.) Prince McCoy's Orchestra has been joined by Mr. Fleyd McMiller of Shreveport, La. have joined. The members of the Orchestra are Prince McCoy, leader; Will Graham, bass; Wash Amps, cornet; Floyd McMiller, trombone; Arnhill Sull, gui- LEADING YOUNG MEN OF THE CITY ORGANIZE NEW CLUB. Special to The Freeman: Special forensic man. CITYVILLE, N.J. of the coming young men of the city met in the committee room of the Pythian Temple Tuesday night and organized what he called the Mutual club. The club will not only bid for the leading social honors, but will also be instrumental that is instrumental to the progress of the race, and fight anything that comes to the city's municipality and negro business interest. The club has secured quarters on the fifth floor of the temple. The officers are: J. H. Wright, vice president; J. H. Wright, vice president; Lering Poyer, treasurer; Albert Lennemeyer, associate assistant; P. C. Martin, assistant agent; Walter Davis, sergeant at arms; Sam Taylor, legal adviser; committee on arrangement and Miles, Woodson Harvey Thomas, Littigron Winchester. (By Lee A. Motley, Jr.) Special to The Freeman: GREENWOOD, Miss.-Mrs. Ida Har- rold is on the sick list this week. We wish her a speedy recovery. through here Sunday, January 30th. They found a Freeman at Williamson's drug store and then they were satisfied. Every time I take Mr. Alex Huntley's paper to his house, his little fat baby boy just smiles. He says the baby boy brings sunshine to the house and also makes the baby smile. Mr. Frank Sanders and James Smith build a blind horse the other day and a new wagon. They say they are going to put all of the transfer men out of business. I named the horse Napoleon. Anyone will tell you where to get the pill. If you don't feel like asking anybody you can find one any time at 614 Fulbright's drug store, and 422 shiloh, gifted. (By Walter J. Reid.) Mir. Leroy Tyson and Miss Estelle Walker were married on Wednesday morning, Mr. Pete Wade, a very old and respected citizen, died and was buried Saturday afternoon. He leaves quite rich friends and relatives to mourn his demise. Mir. John H. Reid was called to Mrs. John H. Reid for bad weather caused him to postpone it. Joe Gibbons was planning a flying trip to her sister, Miss Mattle Patton, who is gradually improving. Mr. Al Ellerson and associates are playful to open a first class dry goods store in town, much success. The dude, B. W. S. was not seen at the meeting place Sunny. He must have gone to Brownsville. Mr. W. L. Lovett is suffering from a severe case of George A. Reid and his seven-piece orchestra is the scream around Jackson, playing all the band's dance routines. The following are members: George A. Reid, cornet, and manager; Dock Banks, piano; John D. Banks, bass; the trombone; Richard Ross, violin; Dan Hart, bass; Walter J. Reid, trap dances and effects, quarters are at the Ellison River school. Mir. Rivers J is in a very critical condition. She is one of the pioneers of our recovery. We hope for her recovery. Joe Smith and Willie McQueen have purchased the restaurant formerly owned by John Gordan and are doing nicely. Wonder if that automobile that sat out on Hale street belongs there? The members and friends of the grand旧 Ukaka Club still hold their old car, and the dent; Sam Smith, treasurer; Walter Reid, errand boy; Tard and Shaw, custodians. Automobile service to and from each second by Billy Oldfield Talbot. The Freeman can always be found at the Merry, Jr. We expect to have all the live news of Jackson, as the well-known Merry, Walter Reid has commenced to take up the writing for A. R. Merry, Jr. Walter J. Reid, trap drummer, sends his band to Edwards and all professionals. He says, write him at 220 North High Street, Business in Jackson seems to be entirely shut off, according to the number of carpenters idle. Wonder what Jordan and Young's orchestra of Memphis are all looking fine. J. H. Fitzgerald, are all looking fine. J. H. Fitzgerald, orchestra, was also with the bunch. Mrs. Luana Reid of Chicago, Ill., is also with the bunch. HICKMAN, KY. Mrs. Hattie Maxwell, of Memphis, Teen, and only daughter of Mr. and M. E. church, a day afternoon from Thomas Chapel A.M. E. church, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Hattie Maxwell, well, a son, Mr. Homer Counts, both of Memphis, a grandchild and loving partner, a host of friends to mourn her loss. Mrs. Homer Counts, Memphis, accompanied her husband to the funeral of her husband, M. D. Stoner conducted the services. The O. T. V. club met Monday night at the E. E. church. Regular business meeting. Theodore Nichols, the two-year-old son of Mrs. Bessie Nichols, was severely burned last Saturday, after playing with matches and set his clothing on fire. Mr. Corah Flowers, after an illness of two weeks, is able to be out. Rev. O. Durrett filled his pulpit Sunday, after having the la grippe for two weeks. The Busy Bee Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Griggs Monday PETER H. Direct Appeal by Candidate for Republican Nomination for United States Senator. "When I go to the United States Senate I will vote for nation-wide prohibition," says Arthur Robinson, candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator. "On this great, vital, moral issue, which is not a party issue, I believe the voters should know where I stand, and what to expect of me. I speak for nobody but myself. For myself I feel free to speak on vital questions other than party questions. Indeed, I would not feel I had been fair with the voters if I had not stated publicly my position in favor of nation-wide prohibition." In 1914, in the dark days of the Republican party, Robinson took his place on the firing line and on a party pledge for a new deal won a remarkable victory in Indianapolis and Marion county and went to the state Senate. As Republican floor-leader of the Senate, Robinson consistently worked and fought for new deal legislation on Republican lines and helped Indiana Republicans make good. Today Robinson stands quietly for the new deal pledge of his party. He arouses no antagonism; he stirs no bitter memories; he makes no entangling alliances. On the other hand, he appeals to the fair play instinct in him; he is frank and courageous, willful, and elements are essential to Republican victory, and splendidly represents the useful and important younger element in which the Republican party in being so cloriously and permanently renewed. For ten months and more Robinson has been working tirelessly on an organization which covers the entire state. Politicians have been amazed by the growth of the Robinson movement. Democrats and Republicans alike are watching the Robinson boom grow and expand in all directions. Robinson's effective campaign, his public addresses and his vassal have become the talk of the whole state. First he has been a factor. In straw votes he invariably has not the first or second, and his presence has been as great as his time. He has rallied the forces of good government by invading his qualities as a real leader. Robinson is strong in Indianapolis. A meeting of the sixth ward voters, attended by some 700, gave Robinson a veritable ovation the other night, following the efforts of trained orators to win the voters for another candidate for senator. It is now admitted Robinson will get more than his share of the Marion county Republican primary vote. In other words, Robinson will win. Arthur R. Robinson is 35. He is married and has a family. He is a successful writer, a successful business man, a successful lawyer, a speaker of the local community, a winner in politics and a square dealer in public office. Robinson has headquarters at his law offices, 603-605 Indiana Trust. Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.—Adv. night, to perfect their arrangements a big entertainment on Valentine night. B. F. hall. Everybody is invited to meet B. F. hall. Mr. Jim (Fox) Thomas was shot in the legs by Mr. Henry Clark, Jr. Henry (Fox) hunting and Henry thought he saw a rabbit smoke cleared away Jim was the only sight. The boys say that Henry might be right of Jim, who is now resting quiet with his legs swathed in bandages. Those on the sick list for this week are the students, mum, Mrs. Ora Landersdale, Mrs. Salmon, Fanny Adkinson, Mrs. Ernest Mellon, Mrs. Pearle Woodson, on Johnson's morning, and Mr. Hudson Lacy and Bud Moses. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bahem, a bouncing boy last Saturday. Mrs. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sturman, the foreman of Dodd's West Farm. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Bahem, a bouncing boy last Saturday. Mrs. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sturman, the foreman of Dodd's West Farm. Born to Mr. M. Brasfield, of Woodland, Town was in the city Saturday and purchased $225 worth of cattle and hogs. CARBONDALE, IL The Swanswitch club, under the direction of the banquet of the old Armory hall, which proved to be a grand success, Monday. The Paducah orchestra rendered music for the occasion, and everybody was entertained. We were many out-of-town guests from Murphysboro. Dew Main and Duquian, March was the best. Cafe 'Cafe: Home at 12 o'clock. M. JAMES E. WATSON Republican Candidate For United States Senator C. W. Harvey Coonse Harry Coone has been on the Republican "Firing Line" in Marion County for 28 years, getting into the work when only 19. Mr. Coone employs a colored man to man ge his Ice Plant. Marion County Republicans will do well to put Harry Coone to the front in 1916. Remember the slogan, "One Term Only" JOSEPH G. 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VERMONT STREET, * ENDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. “SUBSCRIPTION RATES: aa-Aay part of tho Valtod States ono gee Cee PRET Go i eco oy gin bot lg mga, or rato tor <Akeenta, ated ip overy en, bo Exec ine ous eet ordlnAry ADVERTISING RATES ‘ sqhh (TR a tiae 8 fat rs Coa eae Sere ae oe Fate on, manding. prfeeonal nd nino irda Reasvnab discount for long te apd abeen_ Heading notjoos 10s or line. Special ‘ates on “write ups.” eee ge ore ——— ee GEORGE L. KNOX, EUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, __ BUSINESS MANAGER. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, Now Phono 2BSO. ‘SATURDAY, FEB. 19, 1916. ‘The Y. M. C. A. management does not need to be put out of commission even if the candidates did find it a rich field, When it comes to note writing Mr. Garrison is no match for Woodrow Wilson, He toyed with the honorable secretary of war, pinking him most beautifully, ad 1ib. It may be, Mr. “Bee” man, that Major Moton has no notion of aspiring to race leadership. And if he has such a thing in mind he should be permitted to try on the armor in peace . It looks as if Phil H. Brown will be one of the Kentucky big fours to the National Republican "convention. Brown is prepared to fll the bill in ail of the particulars in the event of his selection. He is being indorsed from all quarters of his state, Suffrage women to the tune of 30,000 will make a descent on the Republi can National Convention at Chicago, so it is said. It 1s, not sald that a similar demonstration will be made at St. Louis. The ladies have not as yet indicated preference of association. Rev. Dr. J. W. Woods, of the A. M. B. Zion ‘church, has been in the city circulating among friends and looking after matters in connection with the congregation. As matters now stand Dr. Woods will adorn the epis. opal bench of his church in the near future, He is at once a splendid rep: resentation of his church and race. MR. HOGAN OF LEXINGTON. Robert H, Hogan, editor of the Lex. ington Weekly News, is very much put out because Harding ‘Tolbert, the Frankfort, Ky. correspondent of the Freeman, who reproduced a part of his editorial, “Where Shall It Stop?” at a disadvantage to him. The ex- cerpt was as follows: “So do not worry so much about segregation, Jim Crow legislation, nor even lynching, for after all, these things do not obliterate great causes nor ultimately hinder races.” Hard- ing’s comment was: “We hope that Mr. Hogan didn't mean what he said in the above paragraph. We do not comprehend Editor Willis in letting such trash go through his paper. The young man might have meant well, but he failed to express it.” In justice to Mr. Hogan we say for him that his article was not different in tone to what any race man would have written, His remarks were con: clusions about what the race was enduring rather than expressions of satisfaction as Mr. Tolbert had it ap- pear. The sense is plain enough that through it all we are to keep up cour. age. It is up to us to stand by our cor. respondents, but at that, we must have @ care that they do not get the publi cation in wrong. It is scarcely short of malicious to have it appear that any member of the race stands for race restrictions. “We have had the same trouble. Standing for a situa tion and making the best of it under the circumstances are not the same things by any means, THE COLORED CANDIDATES. The Republican candidates and workers are saying that this is a good year to send a colored man to the State Legislature. It does appear that the Republican party is coming back. No one can speak with assur ance about the result of the election. Nevertheless, the prospects of that party are much brighter than they have been for several years. ‘The colored voters have always been a considerable part of the Repub- lican party, Rarely does it win with- ‘out them, and more than once when ‘winning colored men have been sent to the legislature. So far this is the only elective office that seemingly is con ceded the colored contingent, But at that it is no mean position, being al once representative of the people in the all important capacity of law mak Ging, and standing as a sign of an pgrealts of Pishito. fake pert tn the overnment, F. B. Ransom, R. L. Bailey are standing for the nomination as repre sentatives. A third one, William P Todd, it is understood, has dropped out of the race in order to give Ran som a clear field since both are fr the same district, Dr. J. R. Norrell 4: standing for the senate, the first col ored man that has ever stood for thal body. Mr. Ransom is looked on as a win ner since the greater per cent, of the voters of his district are colored. ‘The white voters, mostly of whomiare Re publicans, take kindly to his candi dacy; If there is anything like ar cneness o fsupport on the part o! the colored voters he will succeed Mr. Bailey hails from‘another district, consequently theré is no conflict be tween the two as itis, generally ‘thought. Both men are ‘of ability and fine reputation. They are success fn, im-their practice and enjoy the re ‘spect of the people generally. Dr. Norrell has also good chance to win, ‘The senators will be selected dy the voters of the county; four to be choten.. ‘There are twenty-four candi dates in the field. ‘The colored pop ‘ulation being considerable gives the doctor a show that's worth while. He has practiced medicine in Indianapolis for several years. He is well posted, and is respectfully regarded in the community. IN THEY. M. C. A. It is being said on the streets and by some of the newspapers that the Y. M. C. A, is now being used as a politieal hustings for the benefit of the candidates. They have in mind the fact that during the present campaign candidates from time to time have taken advantage of a chance to appear before the men that gather Sundays in the. monster meetings. Of course, there is a danger of such a thing being carried too.far. These men did not make political speeches in the strict sense, none of them. Most of them talked on good, helpful topies which were In the interest of the race as such and’as a part of this great coun- try. ‘The thought of those individuals as candidates is what seems to be s0 distressing to some; their sin is that they stand for office. On the Sth of March when it is all over they will be suddenly relieved of their burden as famous old John Bunyan of yore. Of course the point is seen. ‘The ¥. M. €. A. is held as a religious institution. ‘This is true but not strictly true. Any: thing that stands for the betterment of the people in the true sense is not in opposition to the Y. M. C. A. pro- gram. Religious influences Christian Influences dominate the Y. M. C. A. as they should do. ‘This doés not mean everything done there is of a strict religious character. ‘The politicians, as a rile, are learned men, at least, in civil government, in municipal govern: ment andsoforth, and the informa- tion given out is right in line with the Y. M. C. A. mission, ‘To have politicians at the Y. M. A. simply sounds bad; that’s about ail that can be said against it. ‘They do good when they come in more way’ that one, and do no harm at all. ‘The Y. M. C. A. greatly benefits, Some- thing has been said about the large sums given owing to competition, can- didates bidding for favor. What of it? It is done in our church rallies. Not by candidates for political office, true enough, but for favor just the same. Some years ago a dear old white lady teacher, perhaps not so old either, used to read every morning from somewhere, presumably the Bible, this line, “Charity is not puffed up; it vaunteth not itself.” She made an unconscious hit, not because of the thought, but because of the jingling words and profound poetry of expres: sion. She, however, had the beautiful sense in mind, Some, in criticising the way the large sum of $500 was raised on a certain Sunday, thought that the giving was too showy—osten- tations. This sound very well, and as it concerns those persons and inst tutions that are surrounded by plenty, it is all right, Modification of plans is another name for our race, and this is essential; was more so in the past than at the present time. Many of our churches yet walk up to the table if the best result is expected, by way of collections. If the candidates do not come to us we go to them, so what's the difference? We have admitted that the busi ness does not look good, but there's reason, The Y. M. C. A. needed the $500 badly; it got it honestly, even if given boastingly. The reflection, if any, is not on the Y¥. M.C. A. If men prefer to give their money ostentious: ly let them do it. Even John Rocke- feller and Andrew Carnegie get credit for what they do. Above all it is with poor grace that we attack the manage- ment as unfit, because of the incident. ‘A matter of method seldom reaches the point of a fundamental principle. The head of the Y. M. C. A. has long since proven his usefulness in_ this community. He has helped the Y. M. ©. A. movement the country over by his successful example. He has moved in and out among us free of immoral taint—a victory in itself and which but few men have set down to their credit, Nor is it especially essential that they should, other than the class of men of this work and similar. We should feel very protid of our Mr. ‘Taylor. The board also enjoys respect ‘and esteem. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. As the years go by Abraham Lin coln improves in his hold on the affec tions of the people of this country re gardless of sections. More Nght is being thrown on his character and from which we get the truer Lincoln if we may thus express it. ‘The sum of the best thought seems to be that he did not come to the presidency with set views as to what he was go- ing to do concerning slavery. His party was known to be in opposition to the extension of the iniquity. He did go so far as to say that the coun try could not exist half slave and half free. Lincoln was nothing of the abolish: fonist in the sense of active agitation as $0 many seemed to have thought. In principle he was opposed to human slavery, but he insisted that he did not come to destroy the institution a¢ he found it existing. And had _ he been believed some method of gradual emancipation perhaps would have been carried out such as were the plans of the southern islands an¢ some of the states and countries oi South America. Those who felt tc have had great interests at stake would not trust him, perhaps coulé not afford to trust: him in the same sense that any business man looks forward to the protection of his busi ness interests. In this day an elec tion of an individual to the presidency with economic views that are danger ous to good government, or to specia interests, means the arraying of forces against, (hat individual even | it th president has no opportunity to carr3 out his views, nor has such intentions Mr. Lincoln found himself in. that class of executives: who, in. principle was against’ a’/spectal interest. ‘Th effort to protect -that interest mad the war inevitable. Mr. Lincoin pro tested to high heaven, but he in per son stood against the thing of humar slavery; he was elected by that clas: of men mainly, He became an in jstrument for the redemption of 4 Tace, never Being a sworn advocate of the destruction of slavery. Hi gfeat value arose from the fact of hi honesty, his honor and integrity. He did all ‘he could to hold things to : level as he found them existing Finding new conditions forced on him new duties owing to new conditions, he discharged those duties in the righ way as God gave it him to see the right. His greatness arose from th fact that he was ultra-prepared it conscience and consciousness to dea with situations as they presented. He was thrown on his’own strength, -hi own mental, or spiritual, or intellec tual resources which, happily, were THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. rooted in the eternal verities. office March Ist.—Dr. J. E. Hunter, the | hall. Mr. Ashby Jackson, Men haye a way of knowing the|?Fominent surgeon, who has been lo-|members, is, the contract {rath and the light regardless of who] Seoptes Phattacy oie. “remodeling a | most, nandsome bullaing be the bearer of them, When in the| cozy brick tesidenée, $89 North Upper| Negroes in this olty. grip of war, many of ils countrymen | street. where his olfice will be after | | ‘the indies’ clubs are, h had not the vision that came to them | M¢rch 1st. i fant meetings, two and in after years, ‘Their perspective Was| valentine danceee U. BF, hall’—Miea| thelr efforts ana “are. 100 hazy owing to mistrust of the man’s| lina Hagsinat tne popuiar young Indy | to securing property, wi calibre and the great ordeal through] tH the social ‘circle, gave, a leap vear| pect to use as & home fo whieh the country was passing. He| Witch Wachee deena” A’ snsa: [commendable step. ands had too recently come from the ranks] phone orchestra, furnished excellent | dorsed by the whole com to have established a reputation for | music for the “gceasion. Both tadies| Rev. IW. Watgom, pai political acumen such as is thought] *"d_sentlemen were nicely dressed. | tian church, spent. lest Recessary for a president of the ereat| aimee tNy, NeaTo, Raveational, Asso | EN remains of Mr. F republic. He lacked in the seeming|Aprit—The “slogan of the Kentucky | #00 of Rev. P. A. Nichols, exterior essentials, 60 much so that he| Neer Bducational Association in geven| {fom Louleville and. tak sar Aounted with hn Destarly make Sune"! aznrs, fil qtr atadaad | Mnse AME Steyn, of up—his uncourtly appearance—the ab-| Ah! ait that means you, mism Every [State G. (C.4C, of B. fe sence of polish and the rest of it. ‘storks. being put forth to make this re, event oe ae or I ‘Men have a way of knowing the truth| {Me largest convention that has ever) “stra: Mumie "bbs. wi een held. ‘The election of a president as and the light, although often at the}is an important issue. Supervisor W. | ftignds in Lexington last expense of the individual, who must|H. Fouse Is being prominently men- |, Mrs, M1. Doneghy wait long, sometimes, before those] Joned among. the available candidates.) atter bein ates paolo ase things dawn on their minds. Lincoln | banking svatem tor the pupila in the | {e, death of her mother was one of those unfortunates, bit] Russell high ‘school. ‘Thin system, was My. Hrenk Jackson, Of) Who in the end garnered the better |Tecommendea to be used by the-schools| “iy pecs piutaday fruit of the bitter years, Men learned |2<,Kentucky py the KN. B.A. last ltrs, Mario B. Ewing's p his fine personality—the woman heart|ihe ‘Frankfort high schodly Is ne. of ——— that bled with those of his country-| the beacon ‘Tights that 1s being men-|NOTES FROM TRI-CI men on either side, Revenge, ani-|foned fer ‘this tmportatn post. | Presi. TRA. mosity, hate, were things that were|at Louleviie wens triends are: tale, foreign to him. He would haveing about running him for the presi- avoided war, but it was thrust on him,|@eRey, notwithstanding the fact that Hendquarters, Flore and this manly part of him took its| principal ‘atthe Eoulsviile “Normal | phe, Teh City Orchestra manly part and such, as no man of|Rchool, whose ‘name sounds good to| 2°, KM. divart, ts m manly Pare and eth, Mada We athe end Sab aaa tenes 008 FO) Sea nd th our fae his heart to condemn. in short he| wit Nong ie ote mx ccorie Settee | music. : was eminently the man of the hour.|at St Paul An Sp, “ie church, “Nosth | Mit; Ag, Purnell was ma ieee ie 2 Upper street, Sunday afternoon’ at 2:30) Tones, uanektes dt $er o'clock, February 27, 1916. ‘The me-| jones (auehter, of Mr. KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS CAPITAL.| morlal address will be delivered by the | 22ne® _latwrence Lee w Col. Roscoe R. Simmons Sues Ken:- ‘tucky in Appeal Against Jim Crow: ism—Dr. T. T. Wendell (Rep.) Edi- tor Phil Brown— Col. Cromwell Let. ter in the Enquirer Boosts Phil Brown for Delegate at Large—Pyth: ian Temple in Deplorable Condition —Political Faction Unite Upon Colored Policemen. Palived Heralds formerly edited by Rev. test eee earth, rr this seems to be the occasion of this Ie OE a sights ee aca nae te Mei aitoe i oie ceeeies ar Silat Marae atte eee ee See en ee etaretis caro ait eee cae eee ee . J. E, Hunter to move in new office March 1st.—Dr. J. BE. Hunter, the Prominent surgeon, who has beet to- fated upon the second oor aver the Peoples "Pharmacy, Is, remodeling ‘a coay brick residence, 388 North Upper Street, where is olfiee will be after Molise Line Hage! leap. ys ie Lina Haggins gave, a leap year Valentine dance at U. BF. hall Mise Lina Haggins, the popular young lady tp ithe ociatclrele, wave, a leap yeas Vatentine dance af the UB. F hall Which was largely, attended.” A” saa: hone orchestta, furnished, exeslleni Bn SeOMGRY ocftete oi tase and entiemen were nicely dressed. Kentucky Negro. Bdueational "Asso- ciation’. assemblies in Louisville in April——The “slogan of the Kentucky Neero Educational Association 1s sever hundred members. ‘This. belng lear Year, a good time for the question’ Abt'at: that means you, miles. Every effort ds being put forth to make this the largest convention. that has. eve been held. ‘The election of @ president Ws" an important issue. Supervisor W H. Fouse is being prominently men- tioned among {he available candidates Prof. Fouse has conducted a tangible PRE cyetenn. we the apie. in oo inasell high ‘school, This Fecammended tobe used by the achool of Kentucky by the ON. BA. inst Year. Prof’ W. H, Mayo, pr the Prankton high school: Is one 0 the beacon Tights: that 1s. being men: tloned for thie tmportatn post. Presi dent W. 'F, Amigen, of State University at Loulsvitie, whose friends are tall ing about sunning him for" the. pres dency, notwithstanding the tact thai Brot. ’Hh Clarence “Russell: ‘ssaistan Brincipai ae" he Loutsviite “Norma Rchool,. whose ‘name aounds goad. t the trench Boys and gists. Blue “Grass Lode No. 11, K. of P. will hold its ninth memorial exercise: at st Paul A.M. i, church, North Upper street, Sunday afcernoon at 2.30 o'lock, February 27, 1916. ‘The me- moral address will ba delivered. by the Hon. Roscoe Conklin ‘Simmons, formers 1y’ot the New York Age and the Lonts: Ville News, and now editor of the Ken: tucky News. “It has been conceded by the leading’ newspaper that he Is one Of the mont ‘sloquene plattoran orators Of America, ‘It sill bea Tare. treat to the Citizens of Lexington to have ‘the Pleasure of heating thin distinguishes Ayenker. “Ivanhoe No. 17, Favette, No. if, the Uniform Rank Have been In: vited ‘and are expected to be with us so a cordial weloome awalts the son. eral public, Boclal Ctendar of the Weok.—Dr. 1 B Underwood, RK. RS Of Re Ot Pos, at Frankfort, was the guest 9 the’clty fora few hours. on business <2 Prof. ‘Alten Lee Britwell,_ principal af the Green Dale Reform School, was Married to Miss Tllen “Adams, of’ Dar Pourviie, ‘rebruary 12, at the’ home of the bride“. Mra Lena. Black Ig. on the convalescent list, <~ Mr JF. Bure ton is scoring some hit inthe science of checker playing. He has so far de. feated the prominent players, Messrs D.G. Reld, "thomas williams, Emmet Reed and ‘Walter Bailey. ‘Deaths In' the elty=-Mrs. Martha Williams, Arg. Salie Young, Mr ttuthe er otngon, Stra. Pauline “Lillard, “Me Henty Garden, ‘Mtr. ‘isaae Yowell! Mr EW Johnson, RW. Hall, Gayle Rich: rason, Graham Graves: Clay, Mr. "Harry Critenden, of” Midway. father of B. Critenden, partner of Crit: tenden & Canningham, undertaking es fablishment. "was @ guest of his son ‘The writer was a recipient of avunkie dinner. with’ Mr: and ‘Mrs. B. ‘Critten den, “and father, "Prof, A. Tx Garein, G. cn 'ot Ke of “Bis, visited” Payette Lodge Monday night. ror Sumes Le Digws. of Lawrencebury. brotiver of Kawyer Diggit candidate G. Gof Xe of bis, made a flying trip to the elty He was the guest of your correspond: ent for a few hours. -- Miss. Laura Allen, of ‘Lawrenceburg, was the suen 9f Miss Sophia, Brown’ “Rte. 1 Wy Watson, oF Danville. and Prof. 1b. Ye Moss, “nancial agent of the Christiar church, Were the only two colored dele kates to the white Christian convention that met in thie city." Mr. Bi Smnieh jnanaier ‘Of the Pythian” temple sn Louisville, Was a ater ce ee YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. A Game of Five Hundred in Honor of Miss Violet Robinson. Mrs. Adell Arman, of Chicago, IL, is now iocated! in the city, Charles Van’ Huston dled. in the hos- pital in Sharon, Pa,, Saturday. William ‘Honesty,’ of Foster street, entertained at dinnér Wednesday even- ing a few friendipin honor of ‘nadia Young, who left Thursday for Atlan- tie City ‘to locate, J. Hi Robson is still in. the houge. ‘The infant of Mr. and Mrs, Andy Smith died ‘Friday evening. ‘Mrs. Margaret Simms, of 217 Arting- ton avenue, announces the marriage of her daughter Mae Lenora, to Herman ‘T. Smith, to take plaice soon, J.C, dackson died atthe city hos- pital Saturday. William 'B. Dawson died at his late home on Cypress street, Friday, Wus born in Nelson ‘county, Vay 1875, He leaves a wife, mother, two’ broth- ers, Stevenson ahd ‘Thomas Dawson, of this city. Margaret, thé little daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. George Jefferson, fell. and broke her less Mrs. Jane Bradley, age 80, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Mack Palm, in Hubbard, and was buried in that ety, Mrs. James Fields 1s doing nicely after her operation. The inyitations for the Elks’ annual party to be held March 7, are out Mrs. Agnes Lucas, of 909 North ave- hue was hostesa at a game of five hun- dred Friday afternoon, given In honor of Miss Violet Hobinson, who will soon be Jed'to the altar by Mr. Burns Har- Ney. Covers were laid for thirty-two, The dining room was a bower of fra- grance and loveliness, ‘The table, jay With a center plece of pink carnations, was encircled by a company of gay women, who. were heautifully attired ‘The palatable menu: Chicken salad on lettuce leaf, creamed potatoes, pink and white heart-shaped sandwiches, olives, hot coffee, candies, nuts, ice cream served in pink heart-shaped ice cups and pink angel food cake. ‘The game of five hundred resulted in prizes ‘being won by Madames Brown, Rideout, Ogvurn, Hobinson and. Stiss Margaret Stewart. Among the guests Were the following ladies: Miss Violet Robinson, Miss Margaret Stewart, Mrs, Dr. P. Burton, Mrs. ‘Thos. Robinson, Mrs. FL. Stewart, Mrs. It, D. Lynch, Mrs: Hart Stewart, Mrs. ‘FD, Berry Mrs. Chas, Stewart, Mrs. Roger Ogburn, Mrs. Fred Thompson, Mrs. Loulse. Kerr, Mrs. RL. Docket, Mrs. William Brown, “Mrs, “William Honesty, Mrs: James’ Stewart, Mrs. Frank Hall, Mrs Charles. Reeves, Mrs. M. Simms, Mra Lizzie Berry, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. J. 'T Hill, Mrs. George Rideout, Mrs. Samuel West, Mrs. Clarence Robinson, Mrs. William Logan, Mrs, Clyde Curtis, Mrs Daniel Crany, ‘Mrs, Edw. J. Williams, Miss Jane Shaw, Miss ‘Theima Lucas, Miss Leona Peterson. Every one spent an enjoyable. afternoon, left wishing the future bride happiness and- pros- Peel DANVILLE, KY. "ities Lula. Be Harris, of the Atoka neighborhood, and. Mr. H. Fellx Ross, Sra He gninaes Ta teatee eters ee ae iN Poe da gk tsar Ss Acresso erteritan oo Mitescciustsane, owe.te8 cli raniteee eae aa ter ea eee eee ee ant Bare cle oe cae Slaps nen ae a dae oe doers inert: othe as sionat mmeeehete nee ae ete Sian ae cuneate Walrhas neni) We cite ere ovement Rats Sit ote aes nate Sidi, Au cton ey ce ae eee sake ae Suis Gactn cedar eh te eee cane aera ee eee eee Slolke Pr arluneone Shot Sree Sa aad be ites 28, Tope aeaneetted! fe Mes? ce enblembers "of the Masonic, lodge ‘oi s ee Laying the Foundation for inderendence means saving the first dollar and adding to it weekly. Ty, Strong Company iss By atag tweety Saving Ps for nee Chet, te : The Indiana Trust Co. FOR SAVINGS e ital = dao @uttios $1 »725,000 ay Mhe Strong Company- Oldest Trust Company in Indiana. Open Saturday Evenings 6 to 8 O’Clock hall, Mr, Ashby Jackson, one of their members, is the contractor. ‘This hall when -compteted “will be by far the most handsome Dullding owned bs Negroes in this city. ‘Phe ladies’ clubs are holding impor- tant meetings. two and three times a month now.” All the clubs have united thelr efforts and are looking, forward to securing property which. they’ ex- pect to use as a home for the old and Infirm’ people’ of our race,” nis Is a commendable step. and should be en- dorsed by the. whole community. "Rev. H.W. Watwon, pastor of Chris- flan’ chureh, spent Inst week’ Ii Lex: ington. ‘Phe remains of Mr. Rosco Nichols, gon of Hey. P. Av Nichols, wae brought from Toulaville and lala’ to rest in this. city Monday. Prof. A. L. Garvin, of Harrodsburg, state G. CK. of BP. fraternity, was the guest of Belle of Boyle No, 44, Wednesday night, ‘Mrs. Mamie ‘Tibbs was the guest’ of friends in Lexington last week, Mrs. M. L. Doneghy resumed her work in Bates public school last week after being out a Week on account of the death of her mother. Mr, Frank Jackson, of Harrodsburg was in this clty Thursday of last week ‘The Freeman for sale each week at Mrs. Marie B. Ewing's place. Automatic 72-886 Douglas 3082 Manhattan Buffet SOE GORMAN, Propeiaree Completely Remodeled for the Colored Trade. i We eee ease en! 235 E. 35th St., S. E. Corner Chicago, Illinois NOTES FROM TRI-CITY ORCHES TRA. aa ei cee eel ‘The Tri City Orchestra, managed by ar. F. M. Piyart, is making a suc cess and with our instrumentation. Wwe fre capable of rendeing ail classes "0 Mr. Fd Purnell was married Tuesdas night, February 1. to. Miss. Sammuls Jones, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. Ab Jones: “Lawrence Lee was best man Hello, Pruitt Mr’ W.'K. Huduell, of Washington D.C, was the guest’ of Mr. and Mra Tom "Martin. He also. visited ‘Mr. M.'Elyare and. Hen. Goodall, members of the ‘Tri City Orchestra. ‘Mrs. Hessie Foster is doing a nice business In her hair dressing parlors on Court street, ‘Mr. Jim Mitchell and Leon HUI are Going, ood business with’ their press- nig clubs, De. J. Suggs has been kept very buss’ visiting the stek here. Mr. Walker Is running i Arst-clas: barber shop om Court street. Evers: thing Is up. to date, Har Clopeland say's Cousin Tobe Bell write, ‘The S. K. U. Club will have a grand banquet’ at the Benevolent: Hall "Mon- day night, February 14, 1916, Commit. ee consists of (Dick Means and dA MeMilion.. “Music will be. rendered” by the ‘Tri City Orchestra. When. In the city call at Nora Wiison's or Mars Richardson's cafes, Mr. Lonnie ‘Tyler, the pool shark of Sheflield, has just arrived from his trly to Memphis, Tenn, and kaye whenever in Sheffield’ stop at Tyler Billard and Pool Parlors, Mr. Lawrence Lee sends his regards to the Rabbit Foot bunch; says hello, Gibbs, Rue, and Veal, ‘Miss Brady, school teacher, has re- signed from ‘her duty at the Burrell high school and was stormed Friday pight, February 4, at the teachers ‘The Tri City Orchestra send thelr regards to all, in and out of the pro- DRWACNER or cores, a INSUKE IN A HOME COMPANY ae Empire Health and Accident Insurance Compzny Hom» Office 308-313 Majestic Bid., Indianapolis, Ind. Issues an up to-date Health and Accident Policy on weekly payments W» guarantee this company —The Freeman. ATTENTION FLOWER BUYERS! ‘We are Kentucky Florists snd cater to the colored trade, no matter how small the order. We give you more flowers, larger designs for your money this any other florist Special rates to lodges ‘The fact that Mme Walker pstronized wy by giving us the honor of making a design for Booker T Washington, is a .air sample of the interest we have of the colored pecple as flower buyers. BENSON'S FLOWERS, en oe. DENNISON HOTEL Mrywiag : T ¢\ f ih caeXo aL x A 4 1 aad ee ela Ys bP penne ernie AML QUINASOAP jam Deo wy KOUEASe ise ¢ eae Pea * tirana 2 ‘a Seesy Dave Company, New York City, N.Y. GALATIN, TENN. (By Edw. V. Anthony.) Mr. Halifax Wylie is confined to his bed ‘at the residence of his daughter Mes. ‘Dora Vertnen Mr. Blineh IH. Mosley was in Nash- ville last Week Misses Lizzie and Annie Bahar of Nashville ‘were ‘pleasant visitors In Gallatin last weet Mr. ibd" Woodson left for Bowling Grech, Hey. last week. Mr.’ Johiy DeMons visited nis parents here’ list Sunday. Mr. ‘Tye Baker of Indianapolis has returned, to that. city” after spending Several days here last week, The bluebirds have put in thelr ap- pearance: spring must soon "be here, Mrs. Mary Anthony of Hast. Bledsoe street has about recovered from a se- Vere case of lagrippe. ‘The Talmage cafe was the gala spot tor the conte Ge ee Sse = y Naan FORD'S (===> FORD'S fies Ni Raul) HaRPoMADE NUR) © RovaL ware | MS Notes] tascsumor (Nae! Sc covion | ifesseae]| ron sorres, N FORD (MAKES THE SKIN = ies ‘Hone PUABLE,OSER Loox waiter [i a) ere simate, We mee 200hte carne NY a ree. 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All are business men, well known ‘and liked by every one that comes in touch with them. Mr. Wil- Mam ‘Phoenix, ‘president: Mr. Freddie Wright, secretary; 0. J. Harris, treas- urer ard’ business manager. ‘Mrs. Mattie Tyson and son spent last week on St. Simons Island. Miss Mamie Bawden, of Dallas, Texas, Is spending @ while inthe city. with her father, Mr. Bawden, 1416 Albany Street. What we want in our city is morc Freeman readers. Learn just what your other brothers are doing. ‘Try a copy At once and get on to the latest news of here, ‘there and everywhere, Mr Praylor Kelth will be glad to serve you with « copy at a minute's notice. LETTER List. ‘Ciiathananie kta: Anthony. Emmett Dixie Serenaders Airship Rastus. Happy Kimball Bright, Wim. Kinsey & Kinsey Bogia,’ Chas. King, Phinipn Boran, Alonzo. —_Lafton, Gulfport Rostwick, Buddie Tee, Lawrence Bailey, John Lomax, George Banks: Jesse Latham, Jullus Bumskey, "Kid Latimore, aymond Barnes, Hi Jerry. 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Shams ae, Aceer is Qe meee Paras pret, Mrs, Julia Luffetts, 138 St, N. ¥. City, pou sent tetry agency, send °s ft ‘Traveling Agent. Ura ‘receive supply. When 2h) Seriat No, 52535 feturn us our money. Ad iE ‘mail and money orders to ROYAL CHEMICAL COMPANY STA. J, BOX 36 NEW YORK ciTy Ladies’ List. Arrant, Miss 1. W. Tove, Mrs, Gussie Caldwell, Miss Ray. Lazzo, Petrona Curtis, Beulah Lewig, Mrs. Mattie. Cook, ‘Irene Marshall, Miss M. E. Daniels, May Manley, Jean Prince, Edwards, Pearl MeGarr, Aggie Fowler, Miss J. Mathews, Nellie Grene, Callie Oliver, Besste Gresham, Mrs. Pellebone, Mildred LeRoy, Spikes, Hvelyne. Howard Littian Smithy Mrs. Laura. Houze, Carrie Tasker, Trene Jones,” Julia. Vanclay, bits. Johnson, Nuggle Wilson, "Ruth Johnson, Elenore Wiges,’ Pauline Love, Miss Jessie Williams, Mable Logan, Faith ROUTE, Smart Set Co., with Salem Tut Whitney—Chicago, IML, indefinite, Richards & Pringle's Minstrels, di. rection Holland & Filkine—San An- tonio,, Tex, Feb, 21; Pearsal, 22: La. redo,'28; Alice, 24; Kingsville, 25; San Benito, 26. Silas Green. From New Orleans Shows, Eph Willams, Mgr. Max C Billort: Gen. Age Sanford, ‘tia. Fyb 21; Winter Park, 22; °M. & Dora, 23 Eutes, 24; Tavares, 26. | ° Dunbiar's Southern Entertainers— Keith's) ‘Theater, Providence, R. I. eee oe wee ee Jerome and Lewis were in Indianapolis last week at the Lyric Theater. Dennis Jonos and Ella Ross played a return date to new Lincoln theater, closing last Sunday night. The original Kinky at the Columbia Theater this week, last half. Still doing her next turns, singing and dancing. Clifford Ross, the performer with the Bert Williams' touch is getting away with it at the Columbia Theater, Indianapolis, this week. Lunater Bros. are at home, 353 Knox Street, Mobile, Ala., and will be free to recover from a case of apoptosis. Yours, Langster Bros. sends regards to Tolliver and Chapelle. A highly pleased audience assembles in the Macon Auditorium January 28th to listen to the Williams' Singers, under the auspices of M. Chas. P. Williams. Mr. A. L. Glasse of this city, was very fortunate in seeing them and much credit is due him. The entertainment proved to be one far better than anything of the kind that has ever been given in the city of Macon, Ga. Every number presents in the program was well rendered and well applauded. PITTSBURG, PA. SHOW NOTES. The Grand Theater, in Hamptons. Happy Si Williams is in Indianapolis, playing the theaters. Williams has his own little company, good performers. He is a wow himself. Happy Si Williams and his buncit Si Williams and his buncit Si Williams, Indiana Theater, Indiana Theater, Columbia theater last half, Jummeh Nick, manager of both theaters. Gabrien Jones, Minstrel Morris, Thornton Sisters and Davis & Richardson filling a three weeks' engagement at Queen Theater, Birmingham, Al. Bert Williams, the premier Negro comedian is getting a usual share of the Elegyman Folies at the English Opera House, Indianapolis, this week. News of the Boysh, Cora and Al Cora has gone to Frankfurt, Ind., to rest up a while. Al has joined the DrakeWalker combination. They send best wishes to all. John Tharon would like to hear from his partner, Walter Burgess, at once, and answer to 14 Princess street, Charleston, S. C. The Dark Town Players just closed a successful week at the Minelink Theater and played to a S. R. O. sign every night. Now at the Vaughan Theater, Deland, Fla. Hoisey Legger, Mgr. George Bell would like to hear from Harry Williams's Black Troubadours, and says hello to Charles English, Al and Bowl, Slim Austen and wife. All friends will join 612 North Ninth street, Hannibal, Mo. Billy Ewed heard from once more, Well well, With Broadway Rasus Company nestling in the balmy air of Florida's equatorial climate, he says. He is on the Strand, Jacksonville, Fla. Lizzie Wallace Galither wishes it understood that she has authorized no question to the staff say the concern being to the staff concerning the being seen in a box at the opening of the theater, and that she was present at the theater with her mother. Mr. George was in the same box and accompanied them when the incident occurred. He mentions seen in the newspapers about the incident has been very annoying to the staff, and let alone especially while in private. GREAT ATTRACTIONS AT THE DOLLAR LASER ER. (Ry, B. Mound) MAGON, Ga.—Realizing that the best was not too good for the patrons of the show, he has secured Edwards and Wilson and the Stowalls ("Old Folks and Pappy") for the entire week. The awards is known as the "little man with ten tenor voice. He is rendering that beautiful and late wonder," Could the Dreams of a Dreamer be "the best tenor voice using "Smother Me With Kisses" closing a catchy number, "That Beautiful Rag Time Ball." He is singing "Love Me, Or Leave Me." Aappy Stowall is going big with his own composition, "While Strolling." They have some good jokes and are clean entertainers. Their closing number is "Lucinda Snow." Managers, if you want a good clean act book the Stowall. Miss Ida Cox, matron of the Colonial Hotel, owned by Mr. C. H. Douglass, COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience necessary. Positions pay $65 to $100.00 per month. Steady work on stand-railroads. Passes and uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now. Inter-Ry. C. I., pt. 171, Indianapolis, Ind sends regards to Tolliver and Chappelle. A highly pleased audience assembled in the Macon Auditorium January 28th to singers, under the auspices of Mr. Chas. P. Williams, Mr. A. L. Glasser, Mr. Chas. P. Williams, Mr. A. L. Glasser, and me during them and much credit is in him. The entertainment proved to be one far better than anything of the kind that has ever been given in the city or Macon. Ga. Every number presented was well rendered and well applauded. PITTSBURG, PA. SHOW NOTES. The Grand Theater in Homestead, Pa., is a United house and plays seven acts on the bill and Merle & Jeannie seven acts next to closing and a riot. It’s good enough to show for colored people and then to the office and stop the show. Well, will tell. Week of February 15, the Grand Theater will play Butler, Pa, Lyric, first 3 days, last 3 days, New Castle, Pa, Lycum theater, them to the street at the Star theater. Miss Jesse Burney featuring Merle (Gonesome Blues) and one of the hits of the season. A good show and the patrons here are showing their appreciation by putting Helen, the manager of the Star, wears the smile that won’t come off. The Lincoln, East Liberty, Pa, is doing putting on some good dramas weekly and Leman Smith is the comedian and what it takes to make you laugh he WHERE IS JESSIE BURNEY? Galveston, Tex. Feb. 9. Sirs—I would like to hear whereabouts of Jessie Burney, who was lately with the Drake & Walker stock company. We would like to hear from her at once, as we haven't heard from her at once. We would like to hear from Burney, Burns, Russell, Berdie Ward and Jessie Burney. Would like to hear from you at once. Finally, Mitton (Mickie) DeWais and Family, 2503 P. O. St. Galveston, Tex. NEW YORK NEWS Fiddler and Shelton are at the National Theater, city. The Southern Trio are at the Star Theater, Ithaca, Ind. Moss and Frey are at the Globe Theater, Boston, Mass. Robison and Nichols are at the Bay Ridge Theater, Brooklyn. Brooks and Bowen are at the Orpheum, South Bend, Ind. Chadwick and Taylor are at the Boston Theater, Roanoke, Va. Wilson and Wilson are at the Orpheum Theater, Des Moines, Ia. Holiday, in Dixie company, is at the Orpheum Theater, Wilmington, Can. "What a Wonderful Mother You'd Be," a ballad hit with Billy E. Jones. The New Lincoln Theater is presenting the Savage, by the stock company, with first-class vaudeville and crowded houses are the rule. Thomas and Henderson are scoring a big success and is of the standard exposed act this week the boys are at the Orpheum West. West and Twenty-fifth street, New York. At Wood's Gate, 128 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, New York, the entertainers are pleasing the crowds, who go every evening to hear the song hits and enjoy the music. Irene Howard and George Day, big hit through Canada and New England, are big in the Big Lily Theater, New York shortly. Since this act arrived from the West they have made a big impression and are now in their sixteenth consecutive week. Dunbar's Old Time Darkies, the quartet that has made them all sit up in the East, are scoring a big success on the Big Time, and are booked up for the rest of the season. This week they are at the Prospect Theater, Brooklyn. L. Labric Hill's new Darktown Follies opened at the Lafayette Theater Monday the show was a big hit and the best since William and Walker's, and Cole and Abeladee companies, the chorus being exceptionally good, and the dance numbers all a novelty. The Lafayette Theater, at one Hun- ney and a second-sector street, new York, has charged sequestration in going renovation. The lease has been held by the company, which will operate in the future with Julian Elmore in charge, and with the company, Folless of 1916, which is booked for three weeks, after which colored stock company and vaudeville will be in charge. LEW HALL'S COLUMN. There's good in the worst of us. Ambition is the keynote to success. Whatever is worth while is worth the effort. The late Marion Brooks was one of our foremost producers. I christen our deceased friend as "the man of silent methods." It's better to spend a few minutes in finding out whether a thing is worth doing before you spend hours doing it. Uncle Eph.—"De majority of colored acts am like some clocks." Uncle Mose.—"How so." Uncle Eph.—"Either too fast or too slow." Miss Soubroutte—"The great Went-quick is some magician. He certainly-makes things disappear." Mr. Comedian—"Yes, he certainly makes things disappear. I missed several things out of my trunk." STAGE NOTES Some performers are under the impression that the larger a theater is the smaller of their acts. Moral: Nothing entertured, nothing gained. A performer may be outdone, out of work, out of a sleeping establishment, but as soon as said performer can clutch a Freeman "in their paw" home" once more. Did you ever take notice that the majority of our colored actors want to be "producers." They think they are the best, but as soon as a performing a person to and fro on board the stage. Moral: A loaded wagon never rattles. "Tra-Lo-Lee." The Popeville orchestra, under the sole direction of the conductor, under the above overture when the curtain arose in a sort of THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER semi-intoxicated style and disclosed the opening scene of the "Dippy-Dope" man, stage manager, scene shifter, call boy and general nuisance, arose with the attack, which long tack had been placed and bellied aloud: "Gentlemen, be seated!" Bones—"Mr. A. Nut's show business at the present time reminds me of a tramp. A Nut—"Hows that, Senator?" A Nut—"On the burn." A Nut—"Now, ladies and gentleman, after the police have restored order, the eggs have been removed from the stage, Hr. Alintgotem will render that notorious ballard entitled. "If Esse burglar would receive a letter, would a typewriter?" DANVILLE, VA. City Briefs and Theater Notes. (By G. W. Thompson) Venable & Venable played to an unequal audience and made a big hit with many friends in their stay here. Feat & Hayes played a return engagement here and everybody was pleased at having many friends in their stay here. They also made some friends while here. Chadwick & Taylor made their appearance here and some new jokes. They all present were very pleased at their appearance here. The Delaneys are playing at the Columbia this week and they have a very pleasing show. They are putting on some new shows. This is their first appearance here. We were visited by one of Chicago's pool artists, who met his old friend, Ed Peet, who was playing Columbia theater. They were entertained by Bob Broadnax, the producer of the new hotel. He met his Annex Hotel. The Manhattan Annex Hotel opened its doors to the visitors and public two weeks ago and he being fully equipped with electric lights and running hot and cold water, with bath. This is now the only colored bed in southern part of Virginia and northern part of North Carolina. He is currently run by white, has now been purchased by colored, and is at the service of the colored. It was the best white cafe in but is being occupied by colored now. The Liberty Cafe is being well patronized by all. The front is very attention grabbing and draws any one's attention who passes. Mr. L. N. Brooks, the undertaker, has purchased two jitneys for the collar and some more are expected very soon. The Dixie theater will open Thursday. The first class condition and a gallery will be installed later. They will show only first class pictures and stock companies they have a continuous show. Hardy Drug Co. department in their drug store they are selling plenty of stock just now and are doing very well. The Chesterfield Social club, the leading and only club of its kind in south side of Virginia, on the last meeting of the society since the society has been organized. Over 200 young and old men have enjoyed and participated in the management. Nothing but success can be for any organization when Jno. T. Bailey is president. Chas. H. Logan, treasurer and manager, and it is useless to speak of the musician, Prof. Walter G. Morrow. The lineup is as follows: W. H. Paxton, cf. N. W. Grasty, rf. A. Smith, sub. Geo. Hairston, c: H. W. Smith, sub. Geo. Hairston, c: Greene, p; E. Haden, ss.; L. Cargo, d. D. Hairston, fr. H. Gillespie, p. C. Clark, 2b; W. J. Price, 2b; J. Jamerson, W. J. Price, manager; Geo. W. J. Price, manager; N. W. Grasty, captain. NOTES FROM ROBINSON'S OLD KENTUCKY MINTRESLS. By Dennis West. Our second week in Louisiana was a successful one financially to the number of students at the theater and the performers and musicians. We had the pleasure of meeting several friends in the profession and Mrs. West Mathews. We were compelled to cancel our trip and ususually two nights by request of several of the business people as well as the public. We met a couple of the entire company is out sight-seeing in the capital city of Louisiana, where we are billed for two performances Feb. 15 and Feb. 16. Opera House. We had the pleasure of meeting Bruce-Bruce and company, who are the owners of the three nights engagement and the public says that it is the best company to speak well of every member of the company. With the addition of Mr. R. J. Simmons, who joined us at McCormick Booker, as well as the management can boast of having the best minstrel band in the minstrel business in low cost of the company as the leader and director; Messrs. Shelby McWilliams and B. J. Simmons, solos and basses in the company as the general utility man. Prof. R. J. Simmons would like to have his many friends through the Freeman George ("Happy") Dudley, our eminent stage manager, would like to have Cora Corbett, our Coyote will like Hazel Edwards, formerly of the McCabe Georgia Troubadours, who a few days ago joined us, would like to hear from Gallie McClaston, our Coyote will like to hear from Ford Brooks and Hezekiah Jenkins joined us a few days ago and their comedy sketch, "Two Coons and a Rainy is causing laughs nightly too much laughter. Some clever boys, they send best regards to Robert Davis and Booker. Prof. Franklin and timber maker Booker make other animal trainers open their eyes within a few days with his dog act. Prof. West would like to hear from Mr. Freeman, our care of the Freeman. Prof. Booker sends best regards to Prof. Mark and Veal Alone, of the Rabbit Foot Co. entire company sends best regards to the profession as well as friends in and out. The Freeman. It will enlighten you, whether you may be in the profession or not. NEWS OF THE PLAYERS The Claybrooks, James White, Charles Bogia, H. S. Wooten, Wesley Crawford, M. M. McMoyle, with Rockwald's Sunny South Company, kindly write C. L. Erickson, Box 185 Hot Springs, Ark. He would like to hear from Frank Miller. DURHAM. N. C. Mrs. C. C. Spaulding is visiting in Colonnade, NY. Wattman, manager of the Rex Theater, is going to be ready to open his new theater about the middle of the street. He spent up and $25,000 to fix this house and he can play any colored show on the road. He is young and popular lady, very charming, and popular lady, very sick with the grip. We hope she will be up soon. Mr.borne White would like to hear from Charles P. Bailey and George Stamper. Please write. We are treating a person at 118 Cora street, Durham N. C. RUCKER AND WINIFRED. Are at the Pantiges Theatre Port land, Oregon. Chicago Weekly Review Musical and Dramatic Criticism Prose Poems and Current Literature GEORGE WASHINGTON BULLION Whitney and the Smart Set Play Their Farewell Engagement at the Grand. The Smart Set company opened their farewell engagement at the Grand last Monday to a full house. Many people did not know the company was to remain another week and when the sagittal tilt of his comedy there was the usual aim for the second performance. Salem Tutt Whitney, the star comedian and playwright-producer whose magnitude has increased with the sagittal tilt of his comedy, the magnificence of his own written production, is now established in the firmament left void by the death of Robert Cole. As a man of learning, Whitney has shown conclusively that no man except an author of experience and education can treat writers successfully the essen- J. Homer Tutt, brother of the star, who is also a composer, can be menhaden and Blanche Thompson, the sweet singling soubret, is a single classification of art and opera perfection unusual in the world. She most versatile of character actors, is also now an established factor among actors of her high long to be memeran. The female character act clearly outclassed the male quartet as a newly added specialty in the world, which Whitney should omit in a big comedy story if he desires to keep his production in the high legitimate class. In wideville, burlesque and ministerly to our heart's content. Business was increasing as the Freeman went to Coming Attractions. The new attractions for next week, booked at the Grand, shows that Lew Cantor has not been sleeping on the floor for the last week, the least awakened a new interest in the theater-going public of State street because of the cleanliness of his attractions, among the acts to appear are are the three musical artists, and also the Ten Cake Wake Pheinds. Of the white acts, Stuart, the male Fatti, a female impersonator, who plays the role of a traction that should draw, S. H. Dudley, ex-Smart Set star, who created a furor on tre Pantages circuit, will be attending the show and with human and animal assistance, and last but not least, Shelton Brooks and Clarence Bowen, the little black Caruso, have been specially enlisted to Brooks will sing one of his new songs. At the Smaller Houses. Benlow & Benlow in a new act at the old Monogram, and a better act at the new Monogram cleaned up last Monday night, and proved what I said last week, that the old Monogram and Brown & Brown were on the bill and pleased. At the New Monogram, the army again spread his camp like a string of red wam and gained favor, Perkins & Gant, very funny comedy actresses, Burrass Burrows were also on the bill. Program of the Movies. The States—"Betrayed," Saturday, February 19th and "Infatuation," Sunday, February 20th, with Margarita Fisher. The Phoenix—"The Regeneration" in six parts, Saturday, 19th. Nance O'Neil in a "Woman's Past," six parts, Sunday, 19th. Margarita Fisher in Thirty-fifth and Grand Boulevard is now open. A children's candy matinee is given every Saturday. The Washington—"Graft" is still a Saint Louis comedy feature pictures are still running as a series on Sundays. CURRENT LITERATURE. Rhodes, the cartoonist, who has been supplying pictures to String Monroe, the film star in Moore and others, has his studio in Aubert Apartments, 3324 Wabash Avenue. --- Sam H. M. Davis, of Davis & Walker an operation recently from the offer of a knot which grew on his forehead from the balancing. He is speedily recovering. . . . Dunbar's Old Time Darkies are cleaning up in the East on the Keith circuit, where they are the finest cooled singing quartet on the East Georgia Compete, the tenor, was once with Windsom and the Blackstones. John Turner, the tenor, were once Lyceum burea stars. They will open at Keith's theater, Providence, R. I, February 21, and at Keith's in Boston, February 28. J. C. Rockwell's Sunny South have closed their season in the West. Mr. Rockwell, who has had a slight touch to his voice, was once Lyceum Mass. and from there will go to Hoe Springs, Ark. to recuperate. H. S. Rockwell, tenor, had just greeted Manager Freeman with a joyful pany as I entered the lobby of the Grand theater last Monday night. For years, and it was a joyful meeting. The following members are in Wesley Norris, James White, Charles H. Goodley, Giles Jackson and Lawrence Glover. String Beans and I took a box seat at the Smart Matinee last Thurs- day. I wanted to see what Beans would perform, and I was favorable surper performer. He was carried away with Salem Tutt he was carried away with Salem Tutt his comedy work and he laughed heartily, his comedy work and he laughed the actor and Curtis Moore in the trap drummer. Other occupants of Gere Nettle Lewis, Bud Johnson, Mr. Curtis Moore's husband, Will Able, Toy and Buddie Brown and Mr. Allen. At the cabaret Tenen Jones Place was well filled and occupied a good popular. The Panama also had a good playing band and the musicians played well. The Ranier and the Elite were full as usual. cabaret and the Elite was full as usual. general Springs is now under pop- ular. The street, Raleigh Thompson's Office is sort and concert cafe and the Hermit bull as Mr. Carpenter chooses to name it as the Carpenter Stop at 35th and the elevated railroad State street, has come to stay. Bot- State street, has come to stay. Bot- Joe Gorman has taken the buffet at 6th and Pralie avenue. It has been and is now open to the public. There will be a Frederick Douglass celebration at 6th on Sunday. February 20, at 3:30 p.m. speaker will be Hon. Frank H. Dick- son, the quartet will sing and Ida B. Wells, the quartet will sing make an B. Wells, the voices under the leadership of C. W. H. Dickson is under the auspices of the literary societie. A. H. Roberts will be monies and he himself is an orator. THE PESTS The pests are the idlers who hang And tampering fussy people as well. appering fussy people as well. Who chokes and taunt, are dressed up or gowned. And always laugh with an outrageous yell. The pest-girl is selfish and awfully dry. Who follows you up and always a bore. And if you offend her shell whine and cry, And then she will make you extremely sore. The pest-boy is always a nervy guy, With the appearance, who borrows Who loves you to death, then bids you goodbye. OBITUARY-JESSE MITCHELL CHELL. Jesse Mitchell, the well known mediian, of the Three Dancing Mitchells, died last Saturday, February 12, at 8:30 p.m. at the Sanitarium at Islip, where he had been confined in the infirmity. He was born in Chicago and was 39 years of age. His first reputation was made by a coach, which he played in a team known as Mitchell. He made an early reputation in vaudeville and was for ten years under a continuous contract on the Orpheum circuits of America and Canada and was a good comedian who was original in his specialty creations ex-acting. He was the imitator of George Walker as a comedian and late star. The little girl in his act was the late Bessie Brady, who later doubled with his sister, Lena Mitchell. He was the day for New York City to attend the funeral. Cordella Mitchell, his wife, will be consoled to know that she has sympathy of her friends in the West. ALEX TOLLIVER'S BIG SHOW. (Bv AI Wells) THE DRAKE AND WALKER CO. This Week (Now) Playing the Star Theatre. In their second week, playing to capacity business, the Bom Bay Girls are screaming and screaming and screaming and well selected songs. Worst the entire company favor throughout the house, and could have stayed longer in the applauding. Some show Keep it up, Mr. Drake. Managers will make no mistake in booking this act. Stopping points next: Philadelphia, Pa.; Boston, Y.; Baltimore, Md.; Washington, D. C. Williams & Piron Get Great Praise. The two only colored composers of New Orleans, La., Mr. Clarence Williams and Mr. Armond J. Firon, created the first major orchestra in the police of New Orleans, La., gave their great yearly minstrel. In the minstrel Patrolman Paul R. Monau sang "Brown Skin. Who Are You," and took seven of the orchestra's three encores, on "I Can Beat You Doing What You're Doing Me." a great number, Wm. Fisher, King Phillips and Fred Kewley write "Crickson, Hot Springs, Ark., at once." PALM BEACH WEEKLY REVIEW. (By Noble Sissle.) Breakers win fourth and drop fifth in series, with the Hawks Walter McLane, of Poincaré, has to send for fifteen more watters from Atlanta on account of great criticism. PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 13.—The Breakers' strong team, under the lead of Jeffrey McDermott, less hurler, is making the race for the pennant hot for the Poincaré team. In fact he most terminating into an oiled afield. Manager C. J. Taylor, of the Poincaré team, although he was by shifting the line, has not been able to stop the terrible onslaught of the Breakers. Breakers have been by shifting from Kansas City has been doing some great pitching, the Poincaré team has only been able to win two out of five games. Johnson won his game Tuesday, the 8th, from the Breakers and the Poincaré team outdid itself at batting and fielding. String Beans Been Here Made His PERMANANT ADDRESS CARE Quick Duck and Got Away THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. WANTED! "Brown Skin Who You For," a big winner. Another big Novelty song hit. "I Can Peek You Doing What You Doing Me," a salary raiser. "You Missed a Good Woman When You Picked All Over Me." For sale at all music stores, or sent direct from publishers, 15c post paid. All agents wanted. Williams & Pirons Publishers Company 1318 Tulane Avenue. New Orleans, Louisiana TheGreatSpiegel'sMedicineShow Want to hear from first class musicians for my band that double stage. Can use only gentlemen who appreciate human treatment. This show made a great bit last year. State all in letter, your lowest salary. We make from four to eight weeks stands, work all the year around. Want to hear from good singers. Need a Nashville band. Need a strong street cornetist for concert. All those who contracted for next season, write. Rehearsal April 15, at Pittsburg, Pa. Address WANTED! For Culligan & Hockwald's Georgia University Graduates Twenty Singers, Dancers and Comedians, people doubling brass pre- ferred. Fount Woods, Walter Neely, Raymond Reeves, Jim Crosby, Reed Connors, Jake Elliott, Herbert LaShe, Jake Smith write. Wanted bass singer, novelty act. Show opens April 15. Address Arthur Hockwald, Centropolis Hotel, Kansas City, Mo. Miss Nettie Edwards, Miss Mamie Payn, Miss Lottie Grady and Miss Billie Young write to The original Stringbeans is still in Chicago playing to nice houses each night. It is a funny thing why the still known team has so many colored colors that should boost me after the criticism does no good. I have seen acts that are worse than me and certainly did use amput. Here I am with a nice clean act that the people of each town I play in turn out to see of us black-face comedians do it, Shelton Brooks and myself. This is my fourth Fourth Game, Feb. 5. Policnica. Hewitson 3 4 1 1 0 1 5 1 Hewitson 3 4 1 1 0 1 5 1 Taylor 3 4 1 0 12 0 0 Pierce 4 0 1 1 7 3 2 Dumbar 4 0 1 1 0 1 2 Alder 4 0 1 2 3 3 Clark 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 Forbes 1 0 0 2 3 0 Donaldson 3 0 0 0 3 0 Jeffries 3 0 0 0 1 0 29 3 6 27 17 3 Breakers. ab 3 1 1 0 0 0 Poles 3 1 1 0 0 0 Wallace 2 0 0 1 4 1 Grant 4 2 11 1 0 Francis 4 0 1 4 4 0 Hall 4 0 3 0 0 0 Boyans 4 0 2 0 0 Webster 3 1 1 7 2 0 Handy 4 2 2 1 3 0 Williams 3 0 0 1 1 0 32 7 10 27 15 Fifth Game, Feb. 8. Breakers. ab 3 1 0 0 0 1 Poles, c. f. 2 0 0 6 2 2 Wallace, ss. 4 0 0 6 0 0 Grant, 1b. 4 0 0 6 0 0 Bryan, 3b. 4 0 0 6 0 0 Webster, r. f. 3 1 0 1 0 1 Santop, 2b. 1 0 2 3 3 1 Langford, p. 3 0 1 0 2 0 Williams, p. 3 0 1 0 2 0 Totals ..... 33 1 5 27 12 4 Poincaré. ab r 1 1 0 po q Hewitt, 2b 1 1 1 1 1 Lyons, c. f. 4 0 3 0 0 Oliver, c. f. 4 0 3 0 0 Kennerd, c. 4 1 0 6 1 2 Dunbar, l. f. 5 0 1 2 0 Allen, 3b. 4 0 0 2 2 1 Gates, 2b. 2 0 1 2 1 Jeffries, r. f. 4 0 2 3 0 Johnson, p. 4 0 0 2 0 2 Totals ..... 35 3 9 27 9 3 Games played ..... 5 Breakers won ..... 3 Solving games ..... 2 McLANE SENDS FOR MORE WAITERS. Mr. McLane, head waiter of the hotel, heads the more waiters as the business is so rushing this week. There are more guests than usual, and the hotel ever before in the history of the hotel. The cake walks are drawing large attention, and the last cake walk at the Breakers Hotel. The sextet of the Hotel Policina and the Elks Band and Kelley's Band are all doing big business. The Breakers Hotel are also making good. The Friday and Tuesday dances give the colored employees chance to have a celebration in courters, of which the victim was victorious as the games are played in these days. OFF THE BAT Ben Taylor is creating quite a sensation with the bat in the games. Three sackers are common for him. Wallace of the Breaker team is the greatest tigger in the league, does it so quick that even the umpire has difficulty in seeing him. He must be posed to be the only player of any race who can tag Ty Cobb coming to second base. Because a good catcher, only he has trouble, at the wrong time, in locating the second sack. The Breakers are a fighting team. If Humphrey is settling the second base men's arguments, which looks very amateurism, the colored players here in Palm Beach have a chance to dominate for Negroes in the sporting world than any place else in the universe. Such Negroes in the sporting world, others, who never go to see a ball game outside of Beach are seen at every game rooting hard for favorite Morgans and hundreds of others, each player should at all times govern himself in the way he talks and acts, so as to establish a high standard of WAN For Brown's Ten An agent that can wild eat route and contract son position. Show never close W. A. Brown, Sole Owner Three Real week in Chicago and booked for St. Louis week of the 21st, and will be booked until leave for New Orleans. Benbow and Baby are playing their second week in Chicago and will open in St. Louis week of Feb. 21st, on bill with myself. We are forming a four-act and will be out east shortly. sportsmanship before these people of wealth and influence. We need to the games and contribute heavily, and they expect to see an honest, hard fought game. Our discredit now in the way of unmanly principles than to ever be guilty of ever making the slightest move that good people would do before the people who are our friends and who have made it possible that we can stay in this country with the people we love. We won't tolerate off of what they don't off of their own. Let us hope that our boys will ever display an unsportsmanlike conduct before these philanthropists. ON THE FIRING LINE FOR GOD. WANTED-Intelligent, energetic Colored men and women to handle big paying proposition, 5 to $10 per day. No experience required. Write at once to RALPH W. TYLER, Columbus, O. The Freeman is on sale at the Smoke House in Winston-Salem, N. C. Mr. Abe M. Long, proprietor, 309 Church street. At Liberty! Trap Drummer. Can read music and play bells. Write Carl H. Hall, 505 Lafayette Ave. Crawfordville, Ind. WANTED For Martin Bros.' Band and Minstrel With Wheeler Bros.' Circus, two strong corpse, one altar to double stage, one charmed one tuba player. State lowest in first letter. Address Martin Bros., 500 Fifth Avenue S. Nashville, Teen. WANTED To get in touch with people accustomed to regular corpse work. No rag timers. Can use soprano solist, tenor and alto. Pay small but regular. Address Concert Mgr., Care Freeman TED! nessee Minstrels for Minstrel show and Base Ball team. All sea address all communications to ig y Sears ine WB wile Passing Daly ese tatoos Howard and Day, singing, comedy, talking and musical, featuring the gurl with the phenomenal -volce, are mect- Ing with great success throughout Cahada, laying the Dest white time, Sarah Green Byrd, the sweet so- prano, a star soloist ‘with the largest And best colored musteal productions, is resting at her home in Peru, Ind, It ig likely that she will soon become 4 momber of the Smart Set’ Company. Beasle La Belle, without doubt the vest contralto singer of the colored face in Amorica, rendered a few of her choice selections at a special entertain- fhent given in honor of the Smart Set Company at the Panama cabaret. Miss La Belle 1s a cultivated singer possess- ing a volee of rare beauty and wide compass. fone In tho personnel of Ada Smith, Cora Green, Nettie Glenn and Florence Mills, the Pinama cabaret has a quartette of entertainers par excellent. “Their work individually and ‘collectively is superb. ‘The’ Panama orchestra is also. first class. “The trap drummer Is in a class by himself, not only does he manipulate the ‘multifarious traps with dexterity, skill and agility, but he Is a genuine Singer with a lyrio tenor voice of re- markable sweetness. With the enter- tainers is a comedian who makes a big hit with comedy songs and orig- ingt dances. |” ‘Teenan Jones’ Place, advertised, the finest buffet, cafe and Cabaret on State atrect, ls crowded nightly. ‘The serv {co ts the best and the entertaining not to be excelled, “It ts quite the thing to visit the Elite No; 2 after the Smart Set show, ee “String Beans,” the elongated come- dian from “down home," is crowding them nightly at the Monogram theater. ‘Beans” has no peer in his line of work. Hie partner fy welover worker. “We are not Indulging in comparisons and hope hot to be misunderstood when we say we miss “Sweetie” May. ‘Theodore Pankey, of “On the Road to Monterey” fame, and Bill McCarver are teaming. with ‘great success in and about. Chicago “at the present time. ‘They have un excellent act which is Ia continual demand by the white booking agents of the Windy, City. Mrs, Margaret Ward ‘Thomas’ is just about the best place a performer could stop while playing Chicago, and that is saying ‘a great deal. She caters to only. the best and renders like service to all who live within her commodious apartments, 7" Plenty of the best that the markets afford to eat and a clean comfortable place to sivep is ‘the motto. of Sue Grunay. “Her large house ts always full and performers call it home. Sylvester Russell is one of the busiest. and most conspicuous tieures of the Strand. He i an insatiable news gathorer and inrepid criti. Cary B. Lewis has been appointed manaiing editor, of the Chicago De- fender. The Fight man Inthe right place,” Raltor Abbot shows his business Reumen by surrounding himself with a corps of competent co-workers.” ‘The Defender is whooping "em up’ these days and setting a gruelling pace. All ‘Other colored journals must “go some" NEW S omnes PLAYERS ‘Mr. William Nethbors and wife will bev with Campbell's Nev ‘Orleans: atin Elhele tho coming season. pty Simmons, says be thinks, that se will be tn pretiy nice shape longs Wallams'when he megts you George Green, who does roller skat- ingiactse write Cte welckeaans Box 486, M5c"Springe. tatter Fecelved too tats to"aniwers Ernst Watts, DW. Batnell, Law. rence ‘aloven” eonaéa "treasy “and Glas Goodly, write 'c 1. irlekson, Box ish fot Springs, Arle Chadwick & Taylor are soon com- ing west. direet from New Yorke Week ote Feb athe Golumbia, Thenter, Dans Sine Wa week of eb. 14th, ‘Boston ‘Theaters Roanoke, Va. Mather Dorsey and xine Welch halve Just lowed’ af, week engae: nents with Carey" Stock company. wit Newport News to follow. Would, like fo hear from ait managers doing nical Musicians and performers are won- acting und wondering whats great Band ‘prot. Arthur te Prince ‘wil nave this" summerbut Hiaten, do "as" Prot Sohn “Buston ange “Walk, walt, walt aameicware 2 Rae Wallbury and her baritone will soon be seen on the Fisher time, as she Intends going to ‘Seattle. to" open “on the same some time sin March. "she Riga ate, Keg Fiahet write at once, cate The Freeman Ralph Redmond, en route with Hunt- Inaton's Minstrels, wishes ts atate: for thetbenedt oe inquiring. fricnda that ik iain will reach ‘wim ‘addrensed to" 2619 Floya “street, Dallas, ‘Texan. Regards to'the profession. JW. Wright, trap drummer, lately of tie Lincoln, Theater, Galveston, left Motruaty ist to Join Prot. DG. hows Foye band and oichestra with Klchard E'brinsle Minsurels. Hello Abe Welsh, Win, Bryant. Why dont you write, Nez sands to all frlends. > ‘The Drake-Walker Company. dnisned witha ii success tthe ‘Columbia Theater, Indianapolis, last "week, after stun o¢ two weeks: During the last fweek, the theater, was Jammed to the Wsors ‘nightly. TAU the: ramble’ Anat Solaray night, ther. was!"more than one serap over ‘standing room. he PrakecWaiker: productions have. the fatty that pletae Phe tatent mone the adereention ts’ of auch wide range thee Hens ‘no. trouble to. antiaty aay Kind ‘ofan ‘audience. Positively box kind of an aud GIBSON’S NEW STANDARD THEA- TRE, PHILADELPHIA. (By T. H. Gray.) ‘A genuine bill of good quality was offered this week at Gibson's New Standard ‘Theater. Our old tine friend Tim Owsley, erstwhile propristor and ynanager of ihe Crown, Garden Theater, ndlanapolis, supported by Kirkpatrick, appeared in “hls own, dramatic “skit “Phe Devil in a Home,” Tt ean not be sald for Mr. Owsley that he has in- Vented a new theme for his drama, but he. has given the old one, “Twenty Minutes. tn Hell,” 4 new twist here and there and Invested It with considerable more Interest and changed its title. ‘hin act enables him to do some of the Best work of his highly” creditable dramatic career. The sincerity and fervor. displayed by Mr. Owsley throughout’ the act’ evoked many demonstrations of applause from the audience. In truth it may be said that the good impression created by this ket all week. was due largely fo the artistic Interpretation of the role of the “Devil” by Mr. Owsley, whose fa- dility for theatrical emotionalisw was a Surprise even to those who had ob- served his. previous successes in this field of endeavor. Kirkpatrick, a man from the outer world wito just dropped into HellMent vivacity to the plece and into in for his share of applause. The if they expect to outstrip or even run & dead heat with the Defender. ‘Wm. Foster ts the man behind the gun at the Grand theater. Manager Sohnsgn ‘places “great reliance in. Mr. Fosters many years of experience and comprehensive knowledge of things theatrical. In the near future Mr. Fos- ter contemplates producing a photo- play entitied ‘the Twenty-second Gen- bration. It will be. an answer to Dixon's Birth of a Nation. We only hope that It will have as wide a show- ing and completely conteract the ill- effects of Dixon's objectionable film. We have recelved word that the Lafayette theater, lately under the sole management of Lester A. Walton, has closed. its doors. “We hope the rumor is without foundation. We have only x few first-class colored theaters man- aged by colored men and we can il afford to lose any one of these. If the Lafayette has failed the folored peo- ple of New York are greatly to blame for “not lending ‘thelr support to. a worthy enterprise. We should be fear- ful and ashamed of allowing | any worthy enterprise to fail from lack of Faeo support. Such failures are. far- reaching in their Ml effects, We learn with pleasure that Andrew ‘Thomas, manager of the Howard the- ater, Washington, D. Cis to open the Olympia” "theater," Philtadeiphia,” on Broad streot, between Bainbridge and Fitzwater streets, The location ts (deal And Mr. ‘Thomas should meet with tm- mediate success. ‘John Gibson, the successful manager of the New Standard theater, and An- drew Thomas, managing the Olympia, are two of the sturdiest fighters in the theatrical game in the. clty of Brotherly Love. We hope they will continue to fight the game and ‘not make it a personal combat. There 1s business enough for both and we wish both unlimited success. a "Both aro men of indomitable will and indefatigable courage. The history. of thelr achievements is almost Identical. ‘By individual potency, commendable tenacity and rare. business acumen they accomplished victory where de- feat was freely predicted. Stock in the Howard. theater went begging when fient It was opened, at $100. share. ‘There are innumerable buyers now. at a much higher Ngure. So certain were the skeptical ones of the failure of the Standard, that had Mr. Gibson offered shares for sale people would have Inughed In hin face, Yet the Standard at this present. time is one of the most Prosperous theaters in the city of Phil- adelphia. Both have won success by Surmounting obstacles that would have daunted any but. those possessed of Napeoleonic courage and. pertinacity. ‘The failure of either would be a dire calamity to the profession and the peo- ple of the cities with whieh they are Inentined. ee Chas. Bougia and wife arrived in the city after a very successful season with Rockwell's Sunny South. ‘The Budora Dancing class, under the tutelage of Prof. Clark, wave. grand ball In honor of the Smart Set Com- pany Monday evening, February 7th. ‘The Fleet, Foot Club entertained the Smart Set Company with an enjoyable Valentine party at the Elk's Test. 4034 South state street... James T. Cooper, president; Wm. Warmington, secre: tary. audience apparently did not tire of the Four Lunds, musicians of a high char- acter who performed on horns, Syla- Phones, Marpette, "ete. “They were. the Fecipicnts of a great ovation. “The imi- tation of a saxaphone on four cornets Was wonderful. ‘he execution of “Pop: ular Medieys and Tannhauser. March” on xylaphones, showed great skill and created great appeal by giving to the listener “a sense of improvisation, the result of a complete identification with the composer's Ideas. Jones and Gray, comedy entertainers, ‘provided. many. legitimate laughing ‘opportunities for the audience. ‘The Griftin. Sisters, In this their second week, presented “in trip to. Zuzuland via’ Mexico.” They were as Vivacious as ever. Witticisms Tovelled at the weaknesses of society Kept the listeners amused ‘nd. thelr many and quick changes of. costume Were always correct and of the latest Creation. ‘They carry their own scenery for this act’ and. thelr impersonations aire 30 clever that they soon ecome prime: favorites. Brown and Pinkes, two young ladies who have enough pleiness in thett aet which If not over done and give its fine flavor. Chiet Cut Janchett” with Billy King as the hero, and ‘with: other principals seen here before, continuing their early suc- cesses, ‘The cast played with carnest- hess and to effective purpose. In. im- pressing the moral of the tale.” ‘The singing of the “Bleeding Moon” was re- freshing. ‘The characters of the half- breed and villain were well taken. ‘Phe staging was admirable. Gibson's New Standard Theater has a new cashier in the person of Miss Min hie Brlegs, a slender wisp of a woman, proportionately built and expressive of features, Seen the other night at the theater: she was coaxed “away. from count the money long enough to chat a few moments. She is charming, frank and simple. Her face lighted bs flashing dark eves, white teeth and ai ample Smile.” With & rausical voice she said, “Tam very busy and happy, every one is 50 charming to me, and ‘best of all, my employer says that 1am the best cashier that he ever had! Is not that sufficient to \ make. anybody happy. Well. I, must continue my work, good. bye.” And your. corre- Spondent lett with an impression that she certainly Isa rival of the late ae ea EPH WILLIAMS’ SILAS GREEN SHOWS. Prof. Eph Williams-Silas Green from New. Orleans Show. is now. enjoying the most prosperous, season In Its his- tory. Turn away business at every stand on the east coast. We had no Opposition. At. Cocoa” the Corburn Minstrels played there January 23: Florida “Blossoms, January 26: Silas Green, January 27, fo turn away. busl- ness,” S. RO. sign was out at 7:45, At West Palm Beach we had the Flor- Ida Hlossoms on. one. side and Silas Green on the ‘other side, ‘The Silas Green show packed a four-pole tent, and at 7:20 there wagnot even stand- ing room to be had. The show at pres- ent is larger and stronger than ever before, Fifty-five people are carried, with the wildcat agent, Max C. Tillett SUM inthe lead and Belleve ine, that Wildcat ix some agent, impossible to catch, always on time, never Jate, Work night and day, always on the Ko and going some., This Silas’ Green show will remain in Florida for four Weeks yet. Regards to all friends. ‘Thanking you for printing the above and trusting to receive copy of the paper at Palatka, Fla, I am yours very truly, MAX C ELLIOTT, "he Wildcat Agent, Palatka, Fia. General Agent Silas’ Green Shows. QUEEN DORA HAD A MISHAP, SPRAINED HER ANKLE. Queen Dora, the world’s famous novelty dancer, writes. from W.. Me- Cabe's Georgia Troubadours. ‘This our first stand in Minnesota and bust hess is still good. Our manager, Mr Mocabe, Wears a big smile all the time Can you blame him? Some manager too, belleye me. ‘Queen Dora had quite an accident happen to her while playing at Green's Opera House in Cedar Rapids, 1a, While going ef the stage to her dressing Foom she fell down six. steps an sprained her ankle. She was rushed {Oa doctor in a taxi cab, Where they found there was no bones broken, only her ankle sprained. Tt was very ‘pain. ful. “She is much better and able to go back to work again. ‘Hello, Coy Herndon, I owe you letter; will ‘write. A letter can, reach me quick by writing to the Freeman. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. SEE ——————— LEW W. HENRY TALKING IT OVER, | without any mistakes, but. then she | ment. Kirkparick, as h cone foput on oe ete Cater and wil [ines with ‘«viger ‘and Get Sent eNes, and Get the fey and ger Mise Sterllag tw ao) the | diserimination that wins Pepyer tr in daha ates pra op Goa Spun Seg ting faster every day. They are look- ing for something new in every. walk of life. Now, the colored man 1s not the business inan he ought to be. The first thing is, he has no word, He de- pends too much on “Tomorrow will do 4s well as today,” but he does not stop to think that way in. business. He Believes in get all you can’ today and let tomorrow look out for Itself. If we ‘would only stop for a minute and think that lots of sales and” small profits would benefit'us more in the long run, we would be far better off, but the av- erage colored man who goes in. bu- siness, expects to get rich quick and he lives up to every nickel he gets 80 when tomorrow comes and business 1s Blow, he is ready to close his doors, ‘The same is true in our line of busi- ness. ‘The colored actors and actresses get a fair salary and they never think of putting a dime away for a rainy day. I do not mean all, but most of them. Now they will get'a few weeks work, we will say 10 weeks ata salary Of $60 a week, their expenses. will cost them $25 per week: that is, thelr room and board, railroad fare and laundry, this leaves them’ 322.50 surplus. ‘They must have good times advertising them Selves, 4s they call It. ‘They go to some Saloon, club or cabaret and — spend about "$10 going big, sing a song and the next night they are not fit to work, ‘They have a big head, and not one of those persons whom they entertained the night before will come out to. the theater to see them ‘while they are working. Now, why not study more and get something new, something that your brother or sister performer has not got and make the public want to see you. Why is It that moving pletures are a hit today? ‘They have something. new each night, something different. There hever was’ anything In the world that had more what we call impossible ‘things than they are giving us. today in pletures. ‘Now why not let us get Something from every day life. We See all the comedies an dramas on the streets every day. Jf not, we pick up a paper and read of them. Why hot change these around and tse them on the stage. If you ean not do. this yourself, get someone else to do tt for You. The world is getting tired of see- Ing the same old thing over and over, if you can't get something new, take what you have and do it backwards. ‘The stage is a place to entertain and got your audience. You must first jet thelr confidence and if you bring them something. good, he it ever so, small, you have won them, lut don’t stop at that. Keep on trying to find something that they want. If you get the people to wanting to see you, the manager has to have you and by saving a little so that you can hold yourself up, you can make the manager pay your salary and by so doing it will run the bad Acts out of the Held, then the good acts wil have to be featured, s0 why not ket an act that is clean and up to date And something that the public wants. All the songs. of olden days were an act in themselves, so that Is no. need Of anvone saying’ that they can't get Something different, | You Will take most all colored acts today and they will wait until they hear someone else make a hit with a song or a joke, then they take it and go to the next house ahead of this act they saw and sing the same songs and use the same jokes, wherein there are ehough songs and jokes in this world for everybody. not to use the ‘same thing. Head. the paper by’ Alanic and ¥ou will find plenty of | good. tall When you go down the streets pick up sayings that you hear and” ‘change them. If you are a comedian you can make them laugh at it. Don't wait un- Ul some one ele puts it in your mouth, then spit it out. Get something your! Self and make your work business as Well as a pleasure to vourself and your a aenbe Te ee te J. W. HAMILTON WINTERING IN MANSFIELD, LA. Will Join Brundige’s Summer Shows April First. After closing “@ successful season with ‘the Marshalls” Happy Days tn Dixie and the Lee & Halley's Kentucky Troubadours, decided to spend the rest of the winter in Mansfeld, La. and about April Ist he and his’ new’ lady partner, Mist Fisher, Willkins, will open the season with the S.-W. Rrun- dige Summer Shows In. Leavenworth, Kans, where he opened with I. W. Marshall's Happy Days in’ Dixie last Julia Jones, why don't you write me I wrote you to The Freeman some time wsRewards to J. H. MeCamon and the Peewes, Charles and Sadie. (would like to hear from all friends. in and out of the profession. Address all mail to James WW. Hamilton, 208 Jefferson stréet, Mansfield. P S—tm also thanking ‘The Freo- man “for thelr” kindness, Regards, Wonay, ota box. “g1" THEATRE, ATLANTA, GA. This theater is breaking all records this week with one of the best musica openings and dramas that has evel been staged in Atlanta, and Mr GP Bailey, the owner of the “1” ‘Theatre is" wearing his diamond simile. Mr Bailey had “an aceldent that nearly caused him tobe drowned. He wa Sitting in his auto in front of the the: Ater and a man rushed over toa fire Alarm. box and turned. in the. alarm ‘The ire company rushed to the thea- ter and asked where the fire was and the man ‘who turned in the alarm says that! man (Mr, Batley) is on fire. The Bre chief looked at Mr. Bailey and said "You fool, that man ain't on fire. He has Just Kot on a few of his diamonds Nr. Bailey was so excited that he could Onis give his diamond smile. Isdward Lankford staged an Tealian opening that was hiss masterpiece. Mr Lew Kenner, who formed the apparation of the dead brother, died the part to per fection. ‘The entire chorus was. very beautifully done and much ‘credit. is due Mr Lankford for this “musical treat Huddle Austin presented a very sad arama, entitied “For His “Sisters Honor.* and the audience was. in. terrs throughout. the act. Peggy" Burnette as the mother, was quite pathetic and She did a natural mother. to. be 80 young, as Pegay 48 only sixteen vears Old Peggy also aid. the “Woman in the Moon She believes In woman suf: fraze, x0 she ousted ‘the’ matin. the Moon’ and” took’ his. place "and. there Was a woman in the moon. Makele Austin, as the daughter, was in the drama all the Way and she ‘ex- Perlenced her first ery) for the ace_was foo sad for Maggie and she really cried She told her husband, Huddie, that she id not_Know how she cried, but she cried. Birdie Gypson, who took the Teading part as the outeast. daughter, had her eyes bathed in matural tears And the read her Iines with emotion and Sadness. She is rapidly forging tothe front ‘Mary Daniels was the heroine in- stead of the villainess, and she brought down ‘the house when she killed the man" who disgraced her. “A man who was greatly worked up over the drams threw Mary a silver dollar when ‘she Killed the villain. Frank. De Lyons, As a eruel father, did the part greatly dnd’ he. turned the audience. against him when he drove his daughter: from home. Frank is quite a dramatist. Bae ward Lankford, as the black sheep, was Against. his whole family” except ‘his father, ag the two were companions in grime.” a. is one of our best villains, Now comes the real mean ‘man. Lew Kenner, who was the chiet villain, and the. audience “hissed. him “from” the stage. Lew looked the parts in fact, he had all parts of a villain. Lew tikes to work, therefore, he is successful: Henry’ Bowman,’ asthe crook, had the real crook brogue and was one Of the main factors Inthe act Buddie Austin, the dramatist, easily read his lines and brought forth much applause. Maggle Johnson, as" the preacher, was some ‘preacher and ‘he Zurely knows. how to'marrs’ a couple. He was quite eloquent. Lyons Daniels, as the Mamms, was a scream and he réaily putied some funny comedy. Billy Higgins, as the Mam my's little boy, was a’ riot with his Short pants ‘which gave a chance to Show his finely shaped legs. But, then, Billy is funny. Dinah Scott and Genevieve Stearn, as an ollo. team, stopped the show, they Surely work ‘well together, and’ their Jokes were new and spicy. dna. Dudley very beautifully ren dered. “Carrisima.” She makes high C'Wwith ease. Miss Irene Sterling, our cashier, is till handling the Sioney What, You Can’t Sleep? ‘Well send and get Perry (Mule) Bradford’s Lonesome Blues, 12c in stamps, words and music to BOB RICKETTS Standard Theatre 12th & South Sis. Philadelphia, Pa. oS Ct eTe eee that ete ett teeta +t ert ETT TFET EET OEE EEEE EH Lafayette Theatre! Seventh Ave., Bel. 13tst and 132d Sts., New York Gity : ‘To my Professional Friends: I have now taken the exclhsive management of the Lafay Shand" A Sue Tos aooa coralue onaltagameoms kane E. ELMORE, (FRENCHY) Latayette Theatre ‘7th Ave. New York City SAPt Sete t ett ett t ete tte t HHT Ht Fett tte tet te ee teed a SEBEL SOL SI LS SIE EET EE STE FTE “BACK IN iTHE LIMELIGHT!” A Queer Looking Comedian ACTOR-PLAYWRIFHT PER. ADDRESS THE FREEMAN a a Mighty Minstrel Want Musicians of all kinds. Must be A No. 1 good sight readers Would prefer those who can double on stage. Also a good team, man and wife, both must be good; he must be a good comedian and an all-around worker. She must be a good strong worker all around. Don’t mis-represent; you can’t get by if you can’t deliver the goods. Address F. C. Huntington, Marshall, Texas Without any mistakes, but then she Knows her Job.’ Buddie! Austin 1s going fo put on the Bank Cashier, and will try and get Miss Sterling to do the cashier. ¥. F. Fuller, our inventor, is getting out a life-size’ monoplane and will race with Mr. Batiey's auto. ‘Tom Bailey {s training and his arm is in good condition. He will burn up the ‘major League this season. Prof. Ka Butler 1s still in charge of {ho ochiestra, and he and Arthur Chand- ler are ‘producing a new overture, Wateh for it. ie will soon be pub- shea. ‘ jen Spear, the stage carpenter. is on the Job. die is also a great engi- 5. A. (Buddie) Austin would like to hear from Henry Jackson, Raymond Reeves, Columbus Jackson, Hazel Ed- wards,’ Joy Chapelle, Emina Johnson Carrle Huft, Curtis Mosby, Joe Sutler and Henry ‘Dixon. We buy’ from 25 to 30 copies of The Freeman’in the 81 Theater: Lew Kenner send regards to the Tol- liverBuneh. SA) AUSTIN: NOTES FROM WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA. Billy fills & Company of cight peo- ple opened up January dist at the Teno Theatre to over 800 people. Harris & Mines hit the bull's exe when they sang “When You Got Just a Little Bit, Hang Onto It,” and Madam Mines makes them laugh when she dances her last. song. Wilson’ & Greer also Cross & Cross open February th.” Billy Mills and Maude Frisby’ are still climbing the ladder and make a hit. Bobby Wool- rich's five-piece orchestra makes some music. Tegards to all our friends. THE PASSING SHOW IN WASH- INGTON. (By R. W. Thompson.) edif®, Maud Cuney-Hare gave a fine lecture Monday evening gt the. 19th ‘Street Baptist church, on “Afro-Ameri« can Music and Some Noted Musicians,” together with a graphic demonstration. She was ably “assisted by Mr. W. 1. Richardson, baritone. The phroceeds went towatd the support of, the social Settlement work if “The Center," on Eighth street northwest. A good ‘audi- ence was in attendance. Miss M. Helen Adams who spent. several years. in Scotland "and ‘who. is now connected with Miss Mannie H. Burroughs" Train- ing Schoo! for Girls, has charge of "The Center ae ‘The Amphion Glee Club, Prof. 4. Henry Lewis musieal director and busi= hess “manager, is to go. to, Baltimore, Monday evening, February 28, to mect ina competitive singing contest for $5 in gold, the Alphion Glee Club, of Which Prof. Oscar Johnson ix director. The contest will be a spirited one and great interest is being manifested in the event-in both Haltimore and Wash- ington. The affair is to take place at the Trinity. A.M. B. ehureh,” Linden Avenue and ‘Biddle street. It. WW ‘Thompson has accepted the Amphion Glee" Club's invitation to accompany the party, ‘The Casino ‘Theatre, run for whites at Frand 7th streets, is having @ pre- Carious struggle for existence, and is said to be on the market for a tryout S44 Rouse for ‘colored patrons. it tn most a replica of the Howard, except that it has not-so great a depth from front to rear. Since the present man- Awement ‘took hold 14st “fall, musteal Comedy. melodrama, stock. ‘company. Vaudeville and pictures have been Oifered, but ‘the public does ont seem to catch on. If some enterprising col- ored manager belleves there is a fleld for a colored house in the business dis- trict, here isa great chance. Salem Tutt Whitney writes that “The Smart Set" is booked in Chicago for live weeks, coming on there to the Grand from Omaha, for a return en- kagement, with the remaining time to follow at other ‘houses in’ the Windy Gian” Waites "says “the West ts bully and our show goes big. every- where out this way.” but there is no place like home. We are hungry: for 4 peep at the Hast, and we shall head in’that “direction as soon as we have done our full duty by our\sood fronds in"tnfs"iana’ of plenty. aud apprecias tion of honest endeavor.” Mr. Whitney, Who is never a "shut-eye” at any stage of the game, is getting his plans in shape fop a new play next” season, which, it’ is. said, will be on amore Pretentious vine than Ansthinys he has Fet-attempted. It will deal, they say, With the heroic, as well ag with the Comical side of the Negros lite and character. “The Smart Set" im expected to return to the, Howard in March, Tim Owsley and. Sidney Kirkpatrick havevan act that 1s “different from. the Test,” and to say is was a “scream” at the Howard last week is to put the case mildiy, ‘These younz men, well= Known tn the West, came here practi: cally "unheralded, but the lovers of bright entertainment and original ideas Know. them mow, and. they. have "won ahoine at the hation’s capital ‘Their et depicts the experiences of « shrewd colored character in ‘The Inferno, with Owsley inthe comedy rote and "irk patrick Impersonating the devil, ‘The Mintogue “abounds. in pure wit and Strong local hits. that ‘eaten ‘a wide- awake crowd," Owsley resists the pre- Valent ‘temptation to over-act ‘and plays the part with a ‘commendable haturainess, and ‘an artistic restraint that reveals the actor of sound judg- «For Rent--Star Theatre, 2409 Eim Street, Dallas, Texas Open to Lodges, Churches and shows, ot any kind of entartalamests. Por! aod gin John Harris, Manager Grand Central Theatre i Cor.Swiss&CentralAve, 0s DALLAS. TEX ac ment, Kirkpatrick, as he devil, is. ro- But ahd’ Welivers “his'* melodramatic TNGS ith “e'vigor ‘ana “slocudtonary Unctimination that wins the heartion tppinuse and stumps hii av capanie of portraying the most exacting “heavies” Friis legtelmace drama, Including even the "great Shakespearian roles." “Hil Sblostdlspiay bis mellow baritone voice {ollavamtage and ‘is’ manly’ ‘bearing feaites itn saally. a favorite” with: th alee ‘Gwatey ana icinkpattick consti HAO, Silene” team: and "the eavtern Mibhagers will pick winners wneit they Hive thcte” encerprising Westerners a Eociangs"S whey arrya'drop" that Booking. | They carry .-Performers Booking Independent, ein Occemt eo wee ceamwerescn | Ame lates NOTES FROM THE F. C. HUNTING- TON’S MINSTRELS. en ee oe ee ee ee: THE NEW $50,000 ATLAS THEATRE! State and 47th Street, Chicago, Ill. The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome (By Jolly E. Davis.) As usual this show is plowing through the winter with fair success, this being our sixth season without closing for a single day. We are now in southern Louisiana, where the weather is summer-like. Playing un- Ger our 60x1%0 solid khaki tent we are able to show whether it Is winter or summer.” We have played some of the Dest White houses "in. Louisiana this winter, owing to the high license for tented ‘shows. Mr. Huntington has purchased the best show car on the road, changing from a.two to a one-car show, owing fo the high tariits on railroads whieh have taken effect the last year. ‘The car is a roomy one and well furnished with ample accommodiations for the entire show. With a new line of Scenery, parade and stage costumes, we have one of the neatest and most com- plete ‘shows on the road. I have been featuring this show forthe past two years and I want to say that while be- ing supported by an able corps of per- formers, we have vet to find the place Where we have failed to please our Audience and have established a lasting reputation. ‘The colored minstrel busi= ness is one that is very easy to tear down, but hard to rebuild. We have found that in. #0 per cent. of the cities Where we make Our first show people Of the town will come and inquire If ‘the show, ts decent and if ladles can attend. ‘There must be some reason for’ this. "Undoubtedly “sobe "show with bad management has been there, Teaving the people swearing that they will never again get stung. I hear this not only among the white people, but among our own. I wonder why? It is just as" easy to put on a good clean Show as to do otherwise. “If your man- ager is indifferent and is caring only for the present and the mighting dole lar that he is grabbing, you take {i upon yourself, my colored brother, and uphold "the honor ‘and dignity of the: profession that you are following and expect to follow for your living. We are the ones who will suffer in the long run. Different showmen are find- ing out colored shows are very popu- lar at present, and they are pouring In some seven oF elzht new outiits for the coming season, making arrangements for a vast amount of paper and mam moth bands, with massive parades, We Have nothing to fay against a nice Ine of paper and lots of it, and a nice at tractive parade and a’ fine big band, But don't let it stop there. Give the people a surprise when your curtain xoes up that will give them a bigger, better ‘and cleaner. show than they: Were looking for. Tt seems that some of the owners and managers have gone money mad and with no thoughts for the future. “Wake up my colored friends and let us save our noble pro- eaniGn tecaa ities cate. . 9 ee Gibson’s New Standard Theatre! Sowh St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop. Want first class acts of all kinds, Also booking road shows. 4 idress John T. Gibson, Proprietor Wanted, for The Star Theatre! 2409 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas Booking gocd stock companies, vaudeville performers and road shows. No act too large, but must be gvod singers and Garcers. Send mail to Ed Lo asd D. V. Hooper, Managers. = »LincolinTheatre.. 58-66 West 135th Street Near Lenox Ave. : New York City - High Class Vaudeville Acts and Dramatic Stock People yrecvibiest np stievtshd oploreedapdy Billie Burke Jack Dempsey Gen’! Mgr. Bus. Mgr. States Theatre 3507 State Street, Chicago, Illinois FEATURE PICTURES ONLY Ejight Piece Orchestra The Finest Picture House Outside of the Loop, Continuous 2:30 te 11:30 Daily. Admission 10c “[ODaniel & Russell Engraving Co} E ‘S=<ip PHOTOBNGRAVERS @=<——=> | H Ee ANDELECTROTYPERS. be) ! Hl (fe: Bian «| Melftones and ZincLtchings - (> zaman \ Hl \\:iageaaes | in one or more Colors \ Beem. ] H rm A 122F.0hioSt. Indianapolis ~~ Woes CAMPBELL'S NEW ORLEANS MINSTRELS. EVANSVILLE, Wis, Feb, 10—Things are xoing along fine’ with the Camp- bel's New Orleans Minstrels, Mr. Ar- thur [. Prince will have the band and twenty-two pleces, Some. band. Me. Prince will have. Mr. W. G, Bostwick will be the stage manager and will have twenty-four people in the first part and ten in the orchestra. FREEMAN IN MEMPHIS, TENN. Birmingham and Anniston, Ala. First class acts can get several weeks in this vicinity. For Bookings, write to J. LL. Savage, Mgr. Birmingham, Alabama tenance Sic sho Watermelon Trust House SUE GRUNDY, Prop. First Class Accommodations for Pro fessional People. 3157 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois The Kid H. Thomas House When in Chicago Les KID H. THOMAS HOUSE Furnished Rooms and Bath Light Housekeeping Mrs. Margaret Ward, Prop 3448 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. Wwics! ZS feavy Of mpg, Can bs combed and aierel FF so Rg, iesninteeiohecee TT Uae Sy p Write for a Free Catalogue ar __ The reason stage performers prefer my wigs UE (2 fig* — is that they can also be worn for scivet wear SIERO ESTE Lore Fmt Fenn area Alex. Marks 654 Broadway, New York City — eee 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. Performers & Musicians For Clifton Kelley Minstrel Co. Want team that can deliver the goods to mixed audiences, singing and dancing comedian who can get a laugh without smut, musicians who can read music and double stage or orchestra and band. Address 1 ' Clifton Kelley Minstrel Co. Diboll, Tex., Feb. 19; Groveton, Tex., 20. A NOTE FROM THE EXILE. Gives It Out in Glasgow, Scotland, That He Laid Down—The Price for Being a Free Man—Wanted to See His Old Mother. (By Billy Lewis.) Now and then the question is asked, Where is Jack Johnson? Now and then men joke that he was vanquished some insisting that Johnson was squirrelly whipped others contented the ex-champ updown. Some time ago the exile was heard of in English artillery company, all white players ex-commando. Later he was doing missionary work for the English army in Ireland and gave a trifle slow leaving Tipperary. Nothing has been heard on this side of his theatrical venture, that is, of its success. He gave a trifle slow great Britain with his company, carrying a sideline of talk that will help to make his sailing smooth. In Scotland if he is not there permanently, it will be remembered that Johnson was made a Mason in the land of the Scots. The Scottish people impress one as being intensely liberty loving, caught as it were, from the rugged nature of the landscape is anchored there it is because of memory, tradition and association. Under the headline 'Why Johnson His Fight With Willard' the People's Journal, of Glasgow, Scotland, published an interview with Jack Johnson in which the colored pugilist saw to "I say now that there is not a man breathing whom I think could not bear, whom I think could not bear, who was beaten by Jess Willard at Havana, but those in the know will be able to speak disrespectfully of Willard, because I think he is a great fellow—as far as a man is concerned; but if he were as good a boxer as he is righter. My friend with Willard was a financial position. But the story goes back some little way. You can hardly be expected to realize how I was persecuted after becoming champion, Yes, but I was not a people people in America because they could not find a white man to beat me. I would consent to be defeated by Willard I would no longer be molested and would enjoy the freedom any other man would have, old mother, who couldn't travel to see me. I would have my motor cars and other property restored to me, sounding like they they the double cross on me." Johnson merely posed as a man of fortitude. When the test came, the when test came. The pursuit has heart qualified albeit thousands of good miles stood between it. When he said that he said that through it all, in the language of John Burroughs, "I have not winced or cried in fear," he said that he conceived. No man can afford to advertise himself as having been brained regardless of distance in the scene, or number of years that has passed. The fight was a world event. In it he wrapped up more than two men. In fact Johnson's case is of profound interest from a sociological point of view. All there was nothing to poring, to care of man to man. His fight was brilliant, and winning had he avoided the pitfalls which he escaped all in the end, and with Sex the Key to the Bible Sex the Key to the Bible The World's Three Greatest Books "I would rather be the author of the Bible. About the Bible, by Sidney C. Tapp. About the Bible, by Sidney C. United States. His sex interpretation of the Bible, as there contained, is so clear and so answerable that the human intellect juggles under the ideas presented. For instance, the Bible is the greatest book Mr. Tapp's books have written and his interpretation of the Bible will live upon it. The Bible be no more heavy, but may pash and be no more deadly, but these presented by the author in the Bible will never die."—Froff, J. Sidney C. Mr. Tapp's works on the Bible will be devoted to empty our jails, insane institute, and hospitals that has been given to the world, in our opinion, to say nothing of good, morally and spiritually, that has indeed produced a world idea that has indeed produced a world idea in the civilized world. We have arraymen for Theodore F. Clark, M.D. small orders for these books. Remit this paper and mademan to the book to send you wish and the same will be sent to you. Hear this story of an exile who had nobility of soul if not in intellect, even hanging from the stairstair. From the Ruthemanian to Tarsas Schwenko horn serf, in 1814, died, after suffering punishment by Russia, a physical and mental wreck. See page 199. Very dear. Own land before I die, or no. Nor who forgets me, buried here in desert wastes of alien snow; Though all forget me—better so. He died for our Ukraine. I care no longer if the child Shall pray for me or pass me by. I know he will not bear: To know my land that we beguiled into a deathtrap with a lie: Trampled and ruined and defiled All but I care dear God, Saul. In fact I care dear John Johnson to this human sublimity referred to, as will be thought by the popular mind. But it should be remembered that he is more malignant than that of the exchampion pugilist. In him the race struggle was epitomized—summed up, stood a symbol of rachis relakship, and a picture complete he had to be destroyed. Point is that he should not have winced or cried aloud, since he has been denied but a very little as the world goes. Our mothers go from us all. Johnson has the knowledge that he is not living as it becomes one with such a son then it's that son's fault. A very few of his thousands of dollars would keep Mina. Tina Johnson the rest of her champ is only a good sport when everything is coming his way. And the champ is only a good sport when no more than great big spiritual cowards when the supreme test comes. WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT CHICAGO, Feb. 10—Jess Willard started spending some of that time at the University of Michigan in New York next month. The champion loosened up to the tune of $13,000 for a Chicago residence, a match underdog, and picked as just the thing for the kids. The champion, who was prevented under pressure, used sparring matches to date because of the tack of sore throat, expect to get back into action today. Willard will go to Hot Springs for a period of two weeks. The Chicago lightweight, has posted an offer of $10,000 for Benny Gibson, New York lightweight, or any other lightweight champion. Gibson will be a twenty-round bout. Gibson has been maneuvering for a bout with Welsh for several weeks, and it is believed Pollock's offer will be accepted. Hannes Kolehmainen, the great distance bricklaying in New York City, he receives $6 a day and takes part in amateur athletics as a diversion. Eastern college relay teams, possibly Cornell and Pennsylvania, may take part in the Missouri Athletic Association matches at St. Louis, Saturday, March 25. University of Pennsylvania relay races will be held at Philadelphia on April 28 and 29. No meet, perhaps, so much expense is required in so much expense in mileage and hotel bills as these classic carly spring contests, in which the best of the school and college athletes compete. Handball has been added to the elementary school sports by the New York Public Schools Athletic League. Firin Cassignol, the French billiard expert, is taking part in contests in New York city, where he may shorten a game against Y. T. Falla, a Spanish expert, who is now in New Orleans. More than 100 athletes, representing Cornell, Yale, Columbia, Wesleyan and New York Universities, have been granted Amateur Athletic Union cards. The next meeting of the United States Football Association, the governing power soils on the field, will be held in Boston on February 13. The organization is conducting the national cup series and the draw for the fourth round of the competition will take place at the meet- --- The Eastern Intercollegiate Association has placed an order for 200 prizes for the 2014 basketball season to be held in Madison Square Garden, New York city, on March 4. The prizes, bronze reproductions of the Borghese and all point winners in distributed to all point winners in both individual and team events. In many of the contests from twelve to fifteen trophies will be awarded to the team that will be team affairs, with each college represented by four athletes. Cornell expects its track squad to number 500 candidates. Mayor Davis, of Cleveland, favors erecting handball courts in the public parks of that city. Davis believes in the importance of courage outdoor athletics and interest the citizens in the benefits of sports and recreation. William F. Hoppe, the billiard champion, asked recently regarding the TEL never challenge for the title. The games are different, and I find that to be at my best I must confine my attention to one specialty. I prefer balk- . . . Beloit college (Wisconsin) will introduce a swimming meet innovation in basketball and basketball tournament on March 3 and 4, and Harvard, Yale, Boston Technology, Brown and Springfield Yale, and Intercollegiate wrestling league. The organization will hold an open meet in the season to include all the colleges of New England in the league before the end of the season. * The National Turnerelin, of Newark, N. J., will stage the national wrestling championship with the 250 host colleges celebration of Newark next summer. The club also expects to hold the national amateur gymnastic champion --- Game is so scarce in Michigan that the state authority has ordered all of wildlife on a large scale. More than 100,000 acres of land have been set aside for wildlife farms and these will be stocked. Our YORK, Feb 11—The scheduled hunt between Sam McVey and Jim THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Johnson, negro heavyweights, did not take place tonight. Johnson was reported ill. TULSA, Okla.—Carl Morris, of Sapulpa, Okla., knocked out Arthur Pelky, of Oklahoma, on Friday of February 11, of the scheduled 15-hour bout here. Pelky was floored twice in the fifth round before he was knocked out. The men are heavyweights. NEW ORLEANS, La. Feb. 11.—Sam Langford knocked out Harry Wilson in the fifth round, scheduled twenty-round bout at a local arena tonight. Until the knockout blow neither fighter seemed to have the advantage. APPLETON, Wis.—Battling Nelson and Ad Wolgast have been matched to meet here March 8 or 10, according to matchmaked Kannia, who left for Colorado yesterday to complete final arrangements. WILSON BEAT CAMERON AT KANSAS CITY, MO. Jack Wilson, of New Orleans, won from Rufus Cameron, of Los Angeles, Cal. at the Six Democrat Club last night. The bout was a corking good fight, but Cameron was round, but was up in a flash and had Cameron on the defensive. Wilson's jabs and hooks were fierce. Wilson was the strongest at the finish. WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. The bout between Hanibal and Burrel Emith, which was to have been held Tuesday, the 15th, at West Baden, was called off. The men will meet later. GUNBOAT SMITH BOXED THREE ROUNDS WITH BATTLING BALL While Gunboat Smith was in St. Louis training at the Future City for November 9, 1915, Smith called upon Tommy Burke, the St. Louis best midfielder, the key and Ben Killen, a sparking partner. In the three rounds with the gunner. In the box him. There was a large crowd at the Future City watching the gunner train when Ball got into the ring. He was in the box, close to Smith as if he were going to knock him out. Smith cried for help. Some one laid down and close Smith said do you want me to get killed. Smith handled Ball like a cat playing with a mouse before she killed him. Smith kept up with Ball, as he was using his fancy foot work and falling in on every angle, they sure did amuse the crowd. Mr. Buckley, Smith's manager, said he had a good boy in Harry Wills. No, he Wills, says Ball, he can not make 133. DETAILS OF THE WILLARD MORAN FIGHT. NEW YORK—With the boxing commission on record as favorable to the match, the commission behind the Jess Willard-Frankie Moran bout to be held March 8, today tackled details of the seating and seat positions. Checks for seats already are funtzing. The errer's desk indicating he, a tremendous advance sale. The commission's first acceptance of the offer is the new corporation, the Rickard and Sam McCracken, promoting co-operation to make the bout a success. Rickard is upon to furnish the commission with a statement of his advertising and public safeguard against possible fraud. SPORTING NEWS OF JACKSON VILLE, FLA. EDDIE JORDAN'S REPLY TO MR WILLSON. Eddie Jordan protests against the 25th race's decision rendered on the 25th of November, when you are I am trying to build up the game here and reliable sport you will have to do. I though he being Wilson wants to try boy, may learn some day, and the people who are slightly acquainted try to know me well from being a public performer, will stretch their necks laughing when they read his article, and when he instructed him to, that he could have anything to be anything to the bout. Well falsehoods, as they sometime call them, have been instructed to these parts. Now, sports, watch this article. If there is any way to have three freight trains pull him down we will have to have very little respect for sport, and because when accuses me the people North, Miss, will laugh again at him, North, Miss, will follow he had to do the writing for him. JACK DILLON WILLING TO MEET ANY OF THEM. Will Donate His End to Charity if He Don't Win Jack Billion of Indianapolis, says: "I want to know in the man world over the 10, 20, 30 that if I don't win in a decisive way I will donate my share of the proceeds to this challenge goes for Jess Willard. Frank Moran Jim Coffey and the other players are challenged all of them time and again and they always come back with the answer: am 'too small.' That's what a lot of people thought a year or two ago, but some of them don't think that way now. I used to light in the middleweight division and light in the heavyweight and light-heavyweights. I believe the public with me when I say I cleared the pugilistic horizon of light heavies and the light heavyweight championship. "And then I took on the bigger felows—men who outweighed me from 20 to six inches taller who were from two to six inches taller who were from no one else for me to fight. My weight is only 170 pounds and my height is 5 feet 2 inches, but I'm not afraid to converse with them. I about a year or so ago Charlie Nellert, of Newark, N. J., was being boomed as the logical contender for the heart and charmship of the man I finally called." ring with me. Everyone said that I was going to be murdered. The fight ended in the second round—and I was the one because I had knocked out Winert. "Frank Moran answers my challenge," the one because I had knocked out small." Well, I wasn't too small to win from big Jim Savage. If you'll look in the records, you will find that I was at a time, too, when Savage wasn't as good a man as when I met him. I've fought every man I could fight. None of them have come too big for me. If you'll look through my record you will find that in addition to Savage, I have been fighting big men as Jim Flynn, "Pork" Flynn, "Gunboat" Smith, Eddie McGorry, George Chip, Frank Klaus, Andre Antoine, Norton, McTaryn and a bunch of others. been fighting for seven years. In that time I have figured in about 180 battles. Never once during my career has any man scored a knockout over me; never once have been knocked out. I have scored a greater number of knockouts, in ratio to my bouts, than bulk of the men in the prized ring. "I won the newspaper decisions over 'Gunbust' Smith and Tom McMahon. 'Gunbust' Smith and Tom McMahon both men scored decision victories over Jess Willard. Doesn't that show that they have made a better decision against the team than Willard? "I've seen Willard fight—and I've seen Moran. Neither inspires any fear or suspicion. We were too good for both of them, know that Moran and Willard can hit a power blow. We were just better but for either of them." "And when it comes to hitting—well, look over my record of knockouts, challenge—I'll fight any man in the world anywhere, any time and any distance, out or decisively on points, my share of the proceeds goes to charity. "Can I make a fairer, squarer challenge than that?" "I have signed articles to meet Willard in New York in April, and concludes that Willard is not giving me a deal in urging to meet Frank Moran instead." WILLS MEETS SAM'S LEFT SWING AGAIN; IS STOPPED IN 19TH. Boston Tar Baby Ends Boxing Lesson For Local Negro Suddenly With Terrific Left to the Jaw; Langford Great Ring General. By Col. Clukek. Sam Langford provided Harry Wills with probably the best boxing lesson any fighter has ever received in a career. He last night at the Howard street arena and then proceeded to reintroduce the local Negro to the "dark streak" he so some three years ago at Los Angeles. There was hardly a doubt in the minds of the $2,500 worth of spectators who witnessed the contest as to whether the man completed the count of ten. After being revived, Wills sat in his corner for nearly five minutes trying to figure exactly what Samhole had hit it. It was the fifth meeting of the two men. The results of the different man. Langford, two knockouts, two no-decision bouts, and Wills, a 20-round verdict. The "dreamland wallop" which Langford shot over with such rapidity occurred in the first round that relate. Wills simply ran into the punch, Langford feinting for a right smash and pulling the left from his hand. But swing or hook, it served its purpose, and Sambo justified the objection and Sambo justified dummy Burns awarded the decision. Bout Rather Tame First Eighteen Rounds. The fifteenth frame furnished perhaps more interest than two-thirds of the second, and the third, the period Wills picked Langford up and threw him on the floor. Langford went down without even trying to get the ball out of white and black, hissing the local cinder. Shows Great Ring Generalship. Couldn't Stand the News That Her Honeyboy Went Down. NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 16. — Edna Jones, 23, negress, of 231 South Carolina, graduated from the University of he of his sweetheart Harry Wils, Negro, until he was knocked out in the sound of his fight Friday night with Sara Langford, Boston Negro heavyweight. Dusky female friends teased her adversary, being whipped by the Boston fighter. It was too much for Edna's pride, however, when Wills came to her house. She scared, dejected and peed, Wills started to explain. Edna drank carbohyde acid, the At Charity Hospital she was treated. She will be able to get out just about the time Wills fully recover from the knockout. LEW WILLIAMS, WELTER-WEIGHT CHAMP, BACK "UP, HIP, GLAIM" Daytona, Fla., Feb. 11, 1916. Sporting Editor of the Freeman: There few months ago I tried to bring the boys to the game, but the contests to settle the dispute among the boys and find the real lightweight champion of the world among the colored boxes. I also tried to arrange a sweep away the boys, but more Md., Md. and Eddie Palmer. Both boys claim to be the middleweight champions of the world. I now have K. O. Lew Williams with me, who placed the top of the world and we stand ready to defend that title any time at any time. We are any more boys that claim the title of man where in the world to meet any good girl or white or colored. Yours for sport. Colored Woman to Share in White Man's Estate. Special to THE FREEMAN CREAM CITY NEWS Special to The Freeman HOT SPRINGS, ARK. A brilliant and very enjoyable social was given Monday evening, January 31, by the Elite Social club, Seldom, if not always, of Vocation. Social have the handisome gowned belles and courteous beaux been treated to such a genial beast of merriment: Professor Chas, Miller's programme, and the gowned programme, and each member was received enthusiastically. This marks the beginning of a series of events given under the auspices of the newly organized club, whose officers are as follows: Golden withdrawn, Bullock, vice-president; Joseph Holland, secretary; J. C. Williams, treasurer. THOMAS All kinds of alterations on ladies' and gents' garm nts. We do all kinds of fur trimming. Feathers cleaned and curled. Deputies Wanted $50 to $100 per month easily made in spare time gun zing Local Camps of Louisville the big cash world wide secret order. Large cash benefits small monthly dues. Supreme Office U. L. N. of W. D543 820 h street. Louisville, Ky. Hadley Bros., DRUGGISTS. 781 Indiana Avenue Near Bright St. Indianapolis, Inc Try our Corn Remover, Syrup. White Pine and Tar. 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Silk jeesey top petticoats in alm st any color desired, includ- ing black and white, extra large sizes as well as regular sizes, $1.95, $2.95, 83.95 and up | ward Third floor, 'L. 8. Ayres & Co. ot Dry Goode ed eae CITY AND VICINITY. Mr. Samuel H, Bates, of Louisville. Ky, was in the city for a few days this week. Prot, BF. shorts, the, world-re- nowned Chimney sweep, Is doing some work in Indianapolis. Mrs. Sadie Holt was hostess for the woman's Club Stonday “afternoon at her home on North California street ‘The Folk Song Society will meet to- morrow mignt in reheareal for the a wal recital ae Cale Milis Hal, March ‘Tull_E. Brown, concert, pianist and teacher, who has’ toured the old coun- {ryoas well as America, will arrive on Saturday to reside permanently. ‘The Martha Washington tea will be sven, at the home, of, Mrs, afalinds homas, February 22, for, the benefit of the ‘State Sisters of Charity Hos- pital. ‘The Woman's Council met Monday evening with Mrs, W. B. Brown at her fome on’ North Senate avenue... The Social ‘work. of the council was dis- cussed. Dr. Abridge L. Lewis, who has been ul for several weeks, Is reported great- ly improved and abie to return to hls Home from the hospital Wednesday’ of this week. Mrs, Reginald DuVall is improving atter several weeks of iliness. "She has Been confined to her bed at the home Of her mother, Mrs. ‘Bila Price, 042 Blake street Miss Eva D, Bowles, national organ- izer of the Younx Women's Christian Kssociation work, was the guest of Dr, and Mrs. WB. Brown during her Visit to the city. ‘A large number of men heard Dr. Mark Batties last Wednesday night on Mex’ Hygiene!” Dr. B.S. Dickerson will be the speaker Wednesday even- The of this week. Mrs. W. P. Todd, who was called to Hampion several months ago on ac- count of the death of her father, re- furned home last. week... Her mother, who has been seriously sick since tha time, "is improving. ‘The entertainment at Simpson Chapel march “2 \“gnder the ‘directlon of Sirs SG. Hill, of ‘the city. schools, ‘will ave many. features, Frank. Fowte Brown, Russell Smith and. ‘Theodore Cable will have charge of the music. Mrs, Laura Delaney Garst, a teacher in the College of Missions ‘and @ re- turned missionary from dapan, ad. Gressea the Bible clase instructed by George Hayes at the Second Christian shuren Sunday. Mtr Garat’ also. mad ashore talk, Miss Eva D, Bowles, of New York national secretary of the ¥. W.-C. A work among the colored people, was ir Tndianapone last week tn the ‘interes of the conference of emploved and vol Untecy workers, to be, held” in St Louis)Mto. March § to 12. Rev. Tt, L. Hradby, of Detroit, Mich. came to this ity baat week to, aasis fees Watt of the Me” Zan Baptis Church in hia revival meetings, DUE o1 Account, of the Iliness of Rey. Ward the Rey. Bradby returned to. Detroit Rev, Bridby was one of the speaker Of the monster, meeting at the ¥. M GA ast Sunday Prof. Kelley, Miller, Washington, D G, dean of the College of Arts “an Sciences of Howard University, has been Invited here to address the Indian: Rpolia” Slininterial | Apwostation (0 fonday “morning. April. ad, at th Roberts Park. church, on some. phas Of the race question. Te will lectur fh the evening at the Second Christian NOTICE TO THE PATRONS OF THE FREEMAN! ‘The Freeman 1s on sale at the Smok- ers" Hove in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr Kbe 'M. Long, proprietor, 803 Church street. GIVES 95 MESSAGES. Madam Meadows had a very large crowd Monday. evening. considering, of the inost. Inteuligent colored and white people. She gave 5 messages from thet past out nd’ all wera recognized wonderfully. She makes everyone wel- Come at_her meetings, which are held from ‘S:30" to 10:0" every” ‘Monday svening: __ AN ADDITION TO HIS FAMILY. James Julius Turner, writing to El- wood C. Knox, of The. Freeman, from Kingston, Jamatea, BW. 1. says that a daughter was born to Mi, and Mrs, a aig ne ing nd aig a ma rt ean cua nr tment eerste, se a a FORM TSE Icke O8 AST SLE DCTOS, dead fo rw j yi Atanebe sone en ta amciais brian LevinsonHats $2 There’s no Advantage in Paying More. There’s no Economy in Paying Less. LEVINSON ‘Turner, December 31, 1915; welght, 12 pounds, Pieg, hare four ohiaren, Fe joys and two girls, Mr. Turner is from Indianapolis. He went from this place to Providence, 1. I. many years Rigo. He has been successful In busi- ness, | He owns good property in Providenee and In Chicago. "His present home is Kingston, Jamatea, BW. 1 INFORMATION WANTED. Mrs, Louise Adams, formerly of Humboldt, ‘Tenn, ‘who belonged to Hiram Adams: husband name, Clinton Boykin, ie sili living, Any one know- fag of Nat Adams or Nat Boykin please write Mrs, Anthony Jobnaon, 396. N. Hickory street, Champaign, 11 You ARE WELCOME AT BENSON’S. We wish to call attention to, the Benson’ Floral Company. with oflces and satesrgoms th the’ Denison, hotel Duilding, who are making @ special Porvthe:teade Sf coldred people. “They have made the fact that they know and appreciate the best that is in us by catering to out least as well ax our greatest, needs. No order of any Kind ts too large ot too smally and the humblest and poor- eat may feeelve ‘the same fair treat. ment as the. most wealthy. ‘The fac that Benson's ate “Kentucky florists possibly accounts for thelr peculiar in. Keres in colored” people. For. al Southern people white and black folks Know full’ well that the understanding between the best elements of the races in the Southland is always. productive Of great. good. Henson's have designed the best and mont iinportant orders for colored. peo ple recently. All the excellent design: for Madame C. J. Walker for her soca functions at the Y. MC. A. as well As the floral offerinic sent by the Mad. ame to the funeral of the late Dr Booker ‘T. Washington, came from this exactingly careful floral company. The floral designs of merit that ‘have been Used by the Colored ¥. Mt. C. A. have alo. come’ from ‘Benson's. Wedo not feel it is asking too muct or saying too much to-say and to. ash that. our people patronize this falr- minded concern, Yor whenever any company which’ does not have to de: pend upon us in any manner for: thelt frade goes out of las way to cater tc our every need and want, it is no moré than right that we should give. them ‘our tnreserved “support. You eact Rnd all are hereby’ respectfully invited fo call and see the Tauitiess taste and carefulnens of the management — tc please you. PASTOR RAPS FILM. Rev. R. H. Schuett Says “Birth of ; Nation” is Unfair Presentation ‘of Events in U. S. History. NR ote nae “the Birth Of a Nation” film was challenged by Rev. Ro H. Schuett in his Sunday sermon of the First Meth- odist church, a8 an unfair represen- tation of the Negro, of the Ku Klux Klan and other matters of history with the rekindling of fires of race preju- dice ‘as Its end. Rev. Schuett gave a Fesume of United States history to show the true status of slavery, and Assumed that the Negro was hot re- Sponsible for Nia condition. The war, he said, was really a struggle between State's ‘rights and the Union. ‘The voice of Daniel Webster, he said thun- dered ‘louder than any cannon. ‘The picture discussed was held unfair be- tauae It compared the Negro in. his deepest degradation with the highest chivalric ideals of the south. ‘The Iu Kiux Klan pleturea as chivalric heroes, were really lawless in many respects, and were finally put out of existence hy the Jaw. ‘The’ fact that the au- diences cheered the Ku Klux Klan was evidence that the film created race prejudice. the speaker sald. "The hewspaper, correspondent quite agrees with "the ‘white brother, Rev. Mr tchelor, pastor of Salem - Baptist church, wha protested "A Birth of Nation” “Afterward the following ar- tiele appeared: in the Gazette, a local publication of this city, of February. 2 Rey. SW. Batchelor, pastor of the Sa- lem Baptist chureh, is one colored citi. zen who is not joining in the protest against the showing here next’ week of “The Birth of a Nation.” “Let the pleture. come.” “says Rev. Mr. Hatch: flor. "Ihave seen it and 1 don't see Anything very detrimental tothe cause of the colored man in it." True, the Negro characters are badiy overdravwr and some of the principal historic. tex: tures are niot_ true to history. Tt te full of glaring errors, but its only a picture. " Yes, it shows up the brutality of the colored race, but it is harder on the white race, It Is calculated te Stir up more rancor between northern aud southern people than it is between Whites and blacks, T don't want to. be misunderstood in my position. Tam hot making a bid for popular favor o: hotoriety among the white people by faking A Stand some may. thing con: tries to the interest of my people. ‘The ‘Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority gave ite annual dance Inthe woman’ Duiding “on Friday. evening, atte which a supper Wax served at. the Chapter houston West Main “street Urbana. Mr and Mrs. A. Re Lee, Ae And Mra. 1. EC Wheeler and Sir’ and Mrs. Albert’ Eliis were. chaperons. ‘The Freeman, Chicago Defender an¢ ‘The Crisis for gale at Bredelove's Con- solidated News, located at 908 North Champaign street, Hoval Circle of Friends of the Worle installed the following. officers: Pres! dent. B. F. “Crushshon: vice-president Jessie Jordan; secretary, Dora Wil iiams: assistant secretary. H. J. Wells treasurer, Malventa Jordan; past presi Ident, Rey. “E.G. Jackson: chaplain Rev. J. M. Owenss commander, J. Wash: Ington; ‘governess, Fannie Owens master-atearms, Hl. Williams: oute guard, Richard’ Hall; Inner guard, W Moreland, Mrs. ‘Ainelia Clark has recelyed $51 from the International Order of Twelve insurance due her from the death. 0 Mrs. Mollie Nelson, Miss Myrtle Betts, of Levings, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Barnette. Mrs. 1. B. Thompson, formerly. o Champaign, now living in Chicago, was in Champaign on, business recently. _ The “Seminole” Imited train of. th ©. MH. church, gave a wedding feas and ‘a valentine wedding. Monday’ ev- ening in the basement of the church ‘A "Very large. crowd ‘attended anc seemed to enjoy themselves immensely ‘The stork, it seems, is well reste: and will be ready for long journeys, Miss Dolores Johngon is visiting hei aunt, Mrs. Lunsford, 4015 Dearbors Street, Chicago, Mrs! CT. Phillips, who 1s. sick a her home in Monticello, Il, is" some: what better. Miss Georgettla B, Ford, of Bloom. ington, visited Mrs. Arvenia Hughe: Taster he Philathea class held a meeting at Mrs, F. J. Jordan's residence, 10: North Market street, Monday. evening The following program "wae rendered Sone, “Philathea National Hymn," D3 the ‘class; prayer, led by president’ Misi Jessie Jordan: welcome address, by th presidents instrumental, solo, “atts fathrine’ Pope: paper, Mrs. Florence Cameron, vocal duet, "Inez, Dickersor and Frances Mann: gong,“ Want t Be Like Jesus in My Heart," Dr. Wash: Ington's favorite, Mrs, Jeannette Mar: tin: paper. “Life of Louglas.” Mrs Rosie Davis; solo, Mrs. Josephine Fos. ter. About thirty-five were present A ‘two course Tuncheon was served an¢ everyone enjoyed themselves in the ‘Superlative degree, SANFORD, FLA. (By W. Clarence Steward.) SANFORD, Fla. Feb, 10.—Monday night the YMC, LC. met In the main auditorium of the i. of P. hall which they. #0" Kindly’ Yet them use Bending the completion of thelr room. Which Wil be in the front part of the hall.” Aithough but a few weeks old these young men have demonstrated A spirit. for intellectual ‘Improvement Schich will be good for our community. Their frst appearance before the pub- ie 'in an emancipation celebration was most pleasing food for the brain, the Younger generation learned something Sr the possibilities of the race, and it put as” an ideal (for usefulness and Intetiectwal attainment). In the near future thelr Feading room will be open tothe public, this supplying a neces: sary ling in’ the development. of our Tace, for education and wealth are the only. solutions of the so-called race problem, ‘There is 2 most cordial {nvi- Ration extended to. the men of our city to Join and help ‘bulla up a ¥. MC Ee Gi ch shalt be active and upiir the young men of our town, Meets every Monday night ‘at 7:30" at the ie of-P hall on. Sanford avenue. Slise “Jonnte Baver! haw” returned an Daytona ond Other pomte on th THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. feast const. She roports an enjoyabie| scalp are alwaje open. The pores alc en. ways being open is one of the main i Frank Worthey and Sam Catlett, ad-|Mnecessitiee’ in maintaining a. healthy vanced agents of the Florida Blossoms} scalp in order to grow the hair. Our " Gow, gent one aay last week in town. [goods does it, Decause they vehetrate le Hore they wore the euests of the {the scalp. a gogds containing wax can reporter, elng old friends: on (gos ae ‘wir not penetrate; there. - 34th. & South. Wabas rE A” Welters, who lias a branch {fore preparstians comcaining. it must : office here, was at the office the latter [stay on top of the scalp. BY. doing Douglas 9997 Bare of est woth ‘and he had, "ore |4o"fe forme a crust ‘covering’ up the Wee chi Work that he ‘could do. It is singing| pores and'scalaing. the roots of the Mround town that" Dr. Welters “will | Rele himserise thems from erowiNe. King Ha SL finale all tripe down this Side" in his epee St . jaunch. BUSINESS LOCALS. For Wife, Mi Ir OF adit, desehers, of, Mopper's Academy] oO , MOU ‘nad thelr round table at the vesldencs | Woodbine Perfume. On, how fra- Hy Of Mian Eva Myers, wito is one of the| arante etauiaitg, enchanting, bew\tch- nme fenchera! "Arter a short ‘rogsam the |g. Only ay Biodasls Drug Store. Recommended by. Press tumeh was invited into the dining room eo where they were tendered @ awell.re-| The genuine Carter's Rheumatic|F. ©. Brown, Frnt, shenvafter ‘changing’ few (deus | Remedy “aont "by, fuaih oh teccipe of Qn the ditterent ‘methods of teaching. | price 80 cents (stamps), Has cored | —_—_____ asery. one left for their home ae oe ae ase im ech P. AGENTS fil oat gent vront s raises to Mra. J. Moore and Sties Hva| Blodad, Mrugsist, Indianapolis, ind. — | music at Sc: yartcure tree Avera: =e ———— | Koller. Hobinson & Munk. Dept tacoe fk Austin, of Tampa, is spend WANTED! | Sc.Now York ng & while with Str. and. Stes. Bea ae jee ES SS Harris. | ‘The colonel seems to be en-ly rirat-clasa barter, ght complexion, | qoe/ered ASPEN *E ay, Gis Josing hie stay here, as he has a host |peruatcgsa barter, light oriplesion. | qeot insurance. Box H 10, Ci Of friends here need fd eek to ee on Shs —— sot’ cleome Cornet, Band of Jack: | trade only. No Sunday work. Would MONI sonville passed. through the city tia) Tage Omir. 2 Je omtess. rite Sisk tn outo to Orlando, “There was | Hc “pitts B"Eouty Bisth Sieeee Feporcte ecting We'fiemat 0PM] Mielaatinees pesos a | Hoaneg on Waste, Diamonds notte pein Gaston ok the Mein AGENTS WANTED. Spies Sires a ata Bono of St Zeros Lenox sho. spoat — alr and courtegua trtatsoen Few’ tage In (our city. Roy as he is! “The Cfsistian, Gateway, Association, | when fo need of money. Known here, is some chap and enjoyed |a promotive religious movement for Ui | Bonds and Watches Maipspri sipleasant cvening with the Hoya, Ste | aul of the Baptige works = How operat | So guaranteed ont yen? Lenox is to leave carly in the spring | ing a lterature bureau For inte, Siont, to'spend a while with] "Send Sour orden for spy book, Our Burton Loan and Je , a ae of Christian intelligence to represent 68 Monument P ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. [OWE WOR the orcet: | aT See te rere February & quite a large audience heard the Willams Jubllee Singers at ‘Trinity ME. Church, They departed for Palatka, Daytona and other Florida towns. "Mr. Johnson, the musical direc- tor, visited the junior high and graded School and head the students render Voeal selections. Mr. W. F. Mason, 2 prominent and wealthy citizen of this city, is erecting a handsome building on’ St. Francis Street Mrs. Mary C. Langston, of the Cartez Cisters’ Beauty Parlor, has succeeded in opening her community school. She is receiving much commendation of her good work. ‘The walters of the hotels fre planning a benefit ball in her be- half.” Hotel men who would be. Inter- ested, kindly leave yur name with the following committee: Ponce-De-Leor Motel, Floyd Snelson; Aleazar, Chester Gilliam; Magnolia, A. “Ross; Bucking. ham, Rosy Resey: others will please give names to elther person. Mrs. Flossy Robinson of New York is visiting her brother, Dr. R. E. Smith the druggist, ‘Mr. D. Mt. Pappy is convalescent. The St. John County State Conven. tion Is boosting Mr. William Martin as member of the Republican National Convention. Mr. Martin is highly re- spected in this city and a wealthy busi- ness man. Rube Foster's American Giants, of Chicago, passeed through here Thurs: day, en route to Cuba. Mir and Mrs, Douglass Arrington and Mr. and Mrs. George Sampson, of New York, are spending the winter season here, residing at 81 Washington street Mr, and Mrs. Joel ‘Thomas of New ‘York are located here this season. Mr, and Mrs. Julius Edwards, of New York, ate guests of Mrs. Gertrude Dog” gett of Spanish street Mr. and Mrs. 8. ME Baker, of Atlanti City, are spending “the winter season the guest of Mrs. Baker's father, Rev iB. Brooks, of St. Paul A. M. EB cures Mr. Floyd Snelson, of Cleveland, 0. spent a few days at Daytona visiting his ‘sister, who is a teacher at Mrs Bethunes ‘school. Miss Mamie Floyd, of Brooklyn, N. Y. fs head linen lady at the Ponce. Mr. J. Cohen Is headwalter and Frank Jersey, second: N. Aleras, captain, und Ao Ross ssecretary, at Hotel. Magnolia ihig seacon; John’ Mangteam is. che! and B. Haily: housekeeper and R. Wilk: Tason heat bellman: THE FREEMAN IN BALTIMORE. Get The Freeman any time while In Baltimore. For sale by Harry MeCub- bins, agent, S16 W. Conway St, OF Camden St.’ baggage rooms. WHY THE HAWAIIAN HAIR-GROW. ING PREPARATIONS HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS. From the very beginning ‘The Ha- watian’ Hair Growing Preparations have been recognized as the. best, by Biving better and quicker results. ‘They are being Known as the standard of purity and perfection. They embody Snly euch ingredients that are Pure, Wholesome ind renovating to the hair X purer or a better preparation is Im- possible, ‘These goods contain no col- Bring or adulteration of any gor Tt you have never paid close atten- tion to the different preparations (for Instance. the one you happen’ to be Using) assuming that all are alike. then you should look into the subject. ‘AIL’ preparations will not compare with the Hawaiian preparations in any Way, as you yourself will find out by giving our goods a fair trial. ‘They {will not compare in clean, clear color. purity or give as quick results. They won't give the hair that healthy, glos- Sy natural appearance so character atic Gmong those using our goods. e Fi MW . Never lose sight of the fact that there are as many different. kinds of hair preparations as there are of any other product. ‘That the Hawailan prepara- tons ate being introduced into every State. “That these goods have taken the leadersthtp wherever they have heen introduced by immediately show- ing thelr superiority. These goods are being shipped trom one boundary line to another, extend- Ing into Canada. They are oing/ ints their third year. The expension of our business is nothing short of marvelous. The universal demand is growing to be tremendous. We yet have lots of open territory for those desiring the agency. ‘Those wanting to handle a good money, proposition write us for our agents’ terms. We teach you how. to Greate a Jemand for the treatment be- fore you invest your money. You will find our terms more attractive than anything you ever had put before you. ‘The cost Is exceedingly small. ‘The condition of your hair has a great Dearing on your standing in Every walk of life, “Because you have good hair and plenty of it is no rea- fon why you don't need to attend to it” There is always room for im- provements. Therefore, If your hair happens to be In good condition you should use the best preparations. to Keep it at its best, Just watch the hair of those who use the Hawalian Preparations. ‘We desire agents from every local- ity. You should be the first in yours ‘Addrexs all mall to Mme. T. G. Bram. leite, 621 N. Went 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 of that time see the improvement in the condition of your hair. A bet- ter appearance, feel softer and it wil Bx up so much better. Your scaly wil be left clean, not covered witt gum. Your hair will be glossy, no Sreasy, and when you wash it the hai Will be clean, soft and the pores in th —— VOTE FOR ——— F. B. RANSOME Candidate for Representative Subject to the decision of the Republican Primary, March 7, 1916. | OIcs ANYTHING | CLEANS, POLISHES EVERYTHING PREVENTS RusT EVERYWHERE fn aor cian ve absolutely preventsrust or tarnish om all metal surfaces, fadeocs and oct, ics aa erp tet tls | 2 DA wre ONE Clk COMPANY scalp are always open. The pores al- Ways being open {8 one of the main Recessitiesin maintaining a healthy Sealp in order to grow the hair. | Our goods does it, because they penetrate [ihe scalp, a goods containing wax can hot. Wax wilt not. peuetrate, there: [fore preparations containing it must ‘stay On top of the sealp. By doing so. it“forms:a.erust covering up the pores and scalding the roots of the hair, hindering them from growing. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume, Oh, how tra- grunt, cxquigite, enchanting, bewitch- ing. “Only at Biodau's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy Swen by manil on tecelbe of brie" $0 cents (stamps)... Has cured Sthere; will curs your Address RP. Biodau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED! First-clasa narver, light complexion, between 30nd 35 years. “WAL guar: antee $10. per week to. worle on white frado only. No Sunday Work. Would ete have “at afte. | Write H.“G“Bishop, fit Bouth Main Street Parisi pee AGENTS WANTED. Phe Christian Gateway Association, a promotive religious movement for the aid of the Baptist work, Is Now operat- ing & Mterature bureau Send your order for any ‘book. Our rateg ‘aée reasonable. Agents wanted Of Christian intelligence to. represent our work: ‘Address communications to the presi- acnt, J.C. Miller, 26 North West Strect, indianapolis, Ind HOME EASILY MADE. own that will be worth much to you. —_— ee = = 100 Per? Cent. Quality ! Ui tT 1 aes eect y eric Sek. ‘Think otigun reputation. then bear Ts ees te a ks tho responsibility is entirely eliminated. HAMOND IMPORTER Phone; Main 149 Cc. BUTTERWORTH TAILOR For your Cleaning and Preseing. also alters tion did repairing 08 Ladies and Gone Gar. ments: we also make Trousers a specialty at 500. 8 Market St, oom si —_— _— FOR SALE, GREAT BARGAIN!! Tn Gent's evening dress sult. cost $0), price to ou Sis: good as ue, Be prepared for occas. Eons when freee salt is needed” Call Cire’e 3isy or addrees Box It, Bullders Bxchange, 2) East Ghio Street. Booker T. Washington Before death wrote his own story of bis complete life frvim the cradle to the grave People want the authentic book. Price, $125. Wepay theexprees, Outil and large picture fre for Iie postage. Act quickly Mullikin-Jenkins, Publishers ‘Washington, D. C. iy é witt Pron mote a fal South of tale. wilt AD also Hestore ‘the Y strength, Vitaties and the Beauty ‘of the itate. TE Your Mair tm Der and wing ee SASIINDEA Hane chown If yours bothered with falling. Hair, Dandrut (iching Sealp, oF any Hale “froubles” we. want vou to try a jar of Bast India Halr Grower. The remedy contains meal- Cal properties ‘that’ go to the Toots ot the Halse stimulate the sikh Rewing “nature to, do, ite work. Teves tne'hale soft ana ellky. Per: famed) with'a balm ofa. thousand flowers.” ‘The’ west Known remedy for Heavy and beautiful Black Bye- Brows, ules sextores ‘Gray Hair’ to feo"Sadutan "Eelor Gan’ wo uned with Hot ton for Straightening. Price Sent by Mall S0e. S. DU LYONS, Gen. At, 214 Bant Second Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 0c oxtra for postage, ne seme Aiea es 5 eens tome 5 SATA HOTEL BROWN [= Bath & South. Wabash Ate, bi Douglas 9997 = : uiry New in Chicago eee For Wife, Mother or Daughter) __“ Recommended by Press and Pulpit F.C. Brown, Prop. ee Tonnes erga enttciineseaee|— SS sot memaeeinesee hse BING tice a aeek BON ACS Woh Eanes — oun aoa enamel gre ens eee ee ee 0 MONEY] g [ery Gayle bere gee by fre and burglary and are all kept one year o fcuio@unsaee oi rel S ote enc meee eee te Fee tnd'Watcne 'Saortct rence ior | See ee = ‘Burton Loan and Jewelry Co, phe Ee ea fant you can save from 1 t0 100. per ent, on all household goods bought of WILLIAM H. BARON Sout” you" othing to inept, ay mock Siways something on hand thet ts the ery thing you, teed, Special bargaloa to" young ‘married “couples, New’ phone Sof Soi indiana avense. 228 West Ver. tone street’ a “gaves THE Rua” ee THE EASY Sup ai‘CLEAN EASY” on way Kl — yn Y Simply Stir 7 aN the Clothes if a4] Ten Minutes i _—) SOAP MADE BY LOUISVILLE SOAP COMPANY LoursviLte. KENTUCKY Real Colored People’s Hair We are the larg- Sas cesta manufacturers in N this line. Plats, y S| Wigs, Pomps, Puffs and Trans. &§ formationsin stock an to order AD ‘fee $9 0% oods guaran: = si teed to’stand wash- ing ad combing and to hold the color and crimp All shades matched, none too difficult. ‘Mixed gray our specialty. Send 2c for catalogue. Straightening combs and toilet articles our specialty. The only and o'd reliab'e at Madam Baum’s Hair Emporium 486 8th Avenue, New York Gity Mail Orders promptly attended to iiss Bien, Sa) PALMER’S SKIN E= WHITENER ‘Clears and Bleaches the Complexion Makes Dark, Brown or Saliow Skin Whiter Good for Pimples and Rough Skin Get the Original and Genuine Made Only by JACOBS’ PHARMACY oa AGENTS WANTED: Writs Fer [= There is No Doubt om fe ‘eoen oe Is the Best. Be al aa LS < 3| Pec*enRo” S\ ST A ma oR | = 2 i “HAIR GROWER NI i | so | 5 MADE OnLy ay \ ° 21D ei qe : © LN (reditterasrstiine) hy | g| ee i IE =} WO Crate WI \s eas = QA i | To keep it so, we need De Your Patronage ie 3100 Pine St. Dept.A, St. Louis, Mo. “Weis Central Coal Co. 340 West Michigan Street Call us over Phones: Main 609; New 543 Quick Service Courteous Treatment sews ORIG BS s...... Indiana Lump, 4 inch, shoveled - . = = = $3.25 Jackson Hill, High Grade Indiana - : 3.80 Logan, West Virginia Lump = - : - S 4.00 Raymond City - a EZ = * 2 -: - 4.78 Campbell Creek, extra good - “ : - - - 478 All Kinds of Pocahontas. Seses«wgqwN ______————————— = .Cut Rate Meat Prices.. No. 10 Pails (9 Ibs. net) Absolutely Pure Lard $1.10 Plate Boiling Beef................ Peale ac ew Choice Roasts of native beef... Bone ben sience ce SAD 1De & ide Fresh Pork Shoulders, family size . : Ib. 12¢ Pork Sausage bulk, 3 Ibs. 25c........ . _ _ Ib. 10¢ Fresh Pork Side. by piece or sliced... . = Ib. le Choice Sugar-cured bean pork........ . faces Ib. 82 Fresh Pork Hams, sm.ll......... Veer - Tb. Lie Smoked Jowl Bacon................ = % weeee TD. 100 | 341-343 E. Washington St. ; The Largest Retail Mest Market in the City ‘ToInsure Your Property Safely Against Fire, Lightening and Windstorm, See Your Friend THEODORE STEIN, JR. Both Phones 1237 Lowest Rates 241 Lemke Annex WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS Long soft, glossy hair is what every woman wants -—} And toat’s just what a great number have foutd by | using SEXU PREPAGATIONS. That's what you too will find. Begin now today. to enjoy what etber women have found in SEXO. Sexo softens the bait preventsdandruff invigorates the scalp make liar easy to comb. Ia our methods of treatments you'll find sr eral interesting “differecees "That our shampooing ee | Electric Scalp Treatment are thorough, our hair dress Z ing is done to please you: that we say we grow hirand | honestly grow it. These go.ds are exceptional values, ae ene 7 & az J res Ya'crderiog niente soot FO. order and stamps fur pee a ttS*S:*« gy Aes, Wenntel Mrs, Daisy Burch, Sole Manufacturer ————————————— DRWACNER Hr UIA GO Ti GRAND PATRIOTIC ANNIVERSARY ..MEMORIAL.. Tomli Hall Indianapolis, Indiana Sunday, February 3 p.m. SPEAKERS: “Frederick Douglass” HON. ROBERT H. TERRELL Municipal Judge of Washington, 0. C. “Abraham Lincoln” - - HON. JAMES E. WATSOX Rushoifle, Indiana Patriotic Music, Vocal and Instramental, Patriotic Band Concert. Indiana s Greatest Civic Event. Delegations will be present from all Parts of the State, Admission by Ticket Only, Tickets Free. Indiana Association of Colored Men Executive Offices: 426 W. 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