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THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SKALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER METHODIST CHURCHES TO BE UNITED The Joint Commission of the M. E. Church and M. E. Church to Meet in Baltimore, Md., Dec. 28 350.000 NEGRO MEMBERS IN MOTHER CHURCH Upon this High Commission are Two Distinguished Negro Leaders in the Person of Dr. Robert E. Jones, Editor Southwestern Christian Advocate, of New Orleans, and I. Garland Penn, of Cincinnati, whose Mission will be to see that the Varied Interests of the Race will be Safeguarded. The Freeman Is the peer of Negro Journals, circulating in every State and Territory in the United States, an accomplishment which can not be claimed by any other Negro publication. Send us your subscription at once. VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER 51 METHODIST CHURC The Joint Commission of the Church to Meet in Bath 350,000 NEGRO MEMBER Upon this High Commission are Two Dirs of Dr. Robert E. Jones, Editor S Orleans, and I. Garland Penn, of that the Varied Interests of the Rac (By Horace D. Slatter.) ASHEVILLE, N. G., Dec. 18.—The Joint commission of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal church, South, will meet in Baltimore, Maryland, December 25, to meet in Baltimore, Maryland, December 26, to meet in Baltimore, Maryland, December 27, to meet in Baltimore, Maryland, December 28, of these two great branches of Methodism. This merger, discussed pro and con, with varied warmth and emotions during the past twenty years has been a significant action of these two great branches of Methodism. This conference of the general conferences of the two churches. Just what effect the union of these churches will have upon the more than 3500 Negrans? Negrans have been a greatist in discipleal church is problematical and isat tracting considerable attention among thoughtful people of the race as the time for the congregation is coming. The original one body of Methodists suffered division in 1844 over the fact that a white bishop became involved in slavery by marrying a wife who had one Negran. Negrans were the only Negrans in the Church. Thus recently two years ago, the white people of the Methodist Episcopal church, North and South, parted company with the Negro as the innocent of the 1844革除教会法. The union of these two branches of Methodism is infirmitous, the relation of the Negro to the reunited church is one of the innocent causes involved. Upon the commission representing the Methodist Church, the Church, and the prominent men of the race, Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, New Orleans, La., and Dr. L. Garth, the new Christian Advocate, and Dr. John L. Gundry, secretary of the Freedom-Man's Aid Society. Drs. Jones and Penn represent the ministry and latter, respectively, upon the commission, but both are not the same as the others. Dr. Robert E. Jones, editor of the 350,000 Negrans in the Methodist Episcopal church, whose fortunes in a large measure are to be affected by the final conclusions of the It is quite the understanding that these distinguished Negro leaders were placed upon the commission in order that the interests of the Negro members would be safeguarded. The assignment is an important and responsible one, there has been a high degree of�, and, in general, of, the commissioning the religious and educational interests of the nation since emancipation. Holding briefs for the 350,000 Negro members, they stand unique and alone and yet hold their commissions from members who are organically a part of one of the great churches, and who, in theory, should not be considered apart from the other members. Both the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal church, South, subscribe to a plan of unification by reorganization in which each, it is supposed, will loose its identity with the unified church. Before we have signed their positions as to the mission of Negro. The South-hundred and fifty thousand Negroes in the Methodist Episcopal church shall be organized into a separate and independent body, holding only fraternal relations to the unified white body. If such un-religious身份 is not the result of Episcopalism, its general conference is not a Sara-toga last May stated its position as follows: That the Negro should be a part of the reunited church with representation in the general conference of that church and supported its position by naming these two colored men on its commission to meet the white commission, the Methodist Church, South, Methodist Episcopal church, South- Bishops A. W. Wilson, Baltimore, Md. B. Hoe A. Mussie, Olds, Collins Dunny, Richmond, va; Edwin D. Mou- nard, Dallas, Texas; W. A. Candler, At- tle, Miami; D. Muddle, Frank M. Thomas D. D. pastor Fourth Avenue church, Louisville, Ky; W. J. Young, D. D. Candi- er School of Theology, Atlanta, Ga. J. John M. Moore, Detroit, Miss. Missions, Nashville, Tenn; C. M. Bishop, D. D. president Southwestern Univer- sity, Georgetown, Texas; E. enpelle- mons, Nashville, Tenn; C. M. Bishop, Nashville, Tenn; T. N. Ivey, D. D. editor Christian Advocate, Nashville, M. Mattkins, D. D. president Milapsa College, Jackson, D. D. M. DuBose, D. D. editor Methodist Review, Nashville, Tenn.; W. N. Aln- sas, D. Ed. Mussie, Street church, Macon, Ga; E. A. J. Laundry, D. publishing agent, Nashville, Tenn. Laymen, Judge M. L. Walton, Wood- stock, Va; Dr. H. N. Snyder, Spartan- burg, S. C., president Wofford College; Percy D. Maddin, lawyer, Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. R. S. Hyer, president Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Tex.; Dr. J. H. Reynolds, president Hendrix College, Conway, Ark.; R. E. Blackwell, Ashland, Va., president Randolph-Macon College; Judge J. L. Kelley, Supreme Court of Virginia, Bristol, D.C.; Dr. R. H. Reynolds, Chief Counsel of the Attorney, Opelika, Ala.; John R. Pepper, merchant and banker, Memphis, Tenn.; Col. E. C. Reeves, lawyer, Johnson City, Tenn. It will be seen that Dr. Jones and Dr. Penn are in distinguished company, and that however momentus the status of the colored people they shall represent on the commission, they will be a capable hands. No other in which there are colored people ever recognized the race in such a conspicuous way, but these men are well worth it, and there is no question but that they will measure up to every demand. Dr. Jones is regarded as one of the ablest editors in the church and has been re-elected four quadrionniers, having a history of the country, the state at the Saratoga general conference. Dr. Penn was for seventeen years assistant general secretary of the Epworth League and is now serving his second term of four years as corresponding secretary of the Freedman Aid Society. It is safe to say that the interest of the Negro in the Methodist Church has been largely caused by the two distinguished sons of the race and of Methodism. SEVENTH ANNUAL LITERARY CONTEST. Will Be Held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Sunday, Dec. 17—Founded By B. W. Fitts; Prizes by Dr. Usellman. (By Cary B. Lewis) CHICAGO, Ill., Dec. 12—Complete arrangements have been made for the holding of the seventh annual literary contest at Bethel Church, Tithiah and Dearborn streets, Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2:30 p.m. Through years of affiliation with the literary clubs of this city, I am in a position to say that the public public has highly benefited by these contests, which are held annually. That assertion is backed up by the gathering together of a large assembly, and pro-verb position, that the public interest is been. Questions involving the interest of the race along political, industrial, educational and commercial lines are and have been the subjects. As a result of these topics which have been discussed from time to time, we are able to relate to our homes feeling that we have the process by which a race may be more highly elevated. Mr. B. W. Pute, founder of the literary, is to be congratulated for having caused so many young men and women to receive diamonds for having been victorious in the past, demonstrating their abilities, writers and abilities. Probably the enthusiasm could not be there were some incentive for those in the various contests to strive for. The writer would be minus two prizes were given, but he did not use Uselman, did not he donate the prizes. It has been through his kindness that we wear diamonds at these contests and on next Sunday he will do it again. Program Sunday All literaries will close Sunday to attend in a body the seventh annual literary contest. The popular Grace Library will open Tuesday. The Sunday on that day. The following literary clubs will participate: Bethel Literary Club of Bethel A. M. e. church; Star Library Club of Blennerhead Raphael Library Club of St. Mary's Library St. Mack's M. E. church; Sunday Afternoon Club of Berean Baptist church; Jolly Twenty Club of the North Side; City Chicago Tuskegee University Colored Women's Club the subject. "Why Is It That the Negro of the United States is Not a Power in the Industrial, Political and Commercial World" the meeting will be ordered by order of the Negro marks by R. W. Fitts, founder and YOU NEVER CAN TELL. by F.R. Paul THAT'S YOUNG GRAB, WHO INHERITED HIS FATHERS OLD ESTABLISHED, PROSPEROUS BUSINESS AND HE HASN'T GOT AN OUNCE OF BRAINS! WELL, I GIVE HIM ABOUT FIVE YEARS AND HE WILL BE THROUGH WITH IT !! YOU DON'T NEED TO IF YOU HAVE THE MONEY! HOW CAN YOU MANAGE IT ALL MY GRAB?...YOU NEVER HAD ANY PRACTICE. REPORT SURPLUS NATIONAL CARTOON SERVICE CORP. P.19 master of ceremonies, Remarks, Alonzo J. Bowling, Solo, Miss Edna Jackson, Reading of rules, Mrs. A. H. Hasson, L. H. Hasson, L. H. Hasson, by H. A. George J. A. Walden, Mrs. Marie Garrett, David Bowen, Mrs. Annie B. Garrett, David Bowen, Mrs. Annie B. Garrett, Henry Humphrey, Mrs. A. Washington and Mrs. C. B. Mason. Musical selections will be given by Mr. M. Hasson, Mrs. Annie B. Garrett, Master Robert Martin and Mrs. Clara Hutchinson. The church Endeavor choir, Mrs. Hunter, director, will furnish the choir with the flowers, donor, will appear in person to present the prizes. It should be borne in mind that the fact that prizes are presented by the church is not a testament, but for the reason that questions involving the interest of the race and the anxiety to submit a proper solemn testament are reasons why interest is so keen. WILL HONOR COLORED YOUTH. Richmond to Pay Tribute to Wesley Howard and His Violin. RICHMOND, Ind., Dec. 8—An unusual tribute is to be paid by Richmond people to a young colored man on the Richmond violin, violist, will play at a testimonial concert in his honor and for his benefit. Howard, who was a pupil in the Richmond high school four years ago, and, as a member of the evidence of such rare talent that the Richmond Commercial Club fathered a movement to place in a way by which Richmond students could violin. The club raised the money by which Howard was able to become a student in the Boston conservatory. He has completed a four years' course and is now a member of the honors ever attained by any violin student in that institution. He and choirs of practically all of Richmond's churches have charge of the testimonial concert to be given next month, and in addition to young Howard's violin numbers he has given special attention to dren and special numbers by the high school orchestra. It will be Howard's first home coming and the event is to be a special interest in local musical circles. NEGRO BOY HAS DAILY INCOME OF $1,000. Adam Manuel, a Greek freedman, died in Colorado recently, and already residents of Muskogee county, Oklahoma, to get the appointment of guardian for his children, the children living and the elder Manuel inherited the allotments of two who are dead, but the guardianship is sought because of the loss of his children, believed to be the richest Negro boy in the world, whose allotments were made for the Manuel family, those of Luther, thirteen, and Raffel, his younger brother, were in a locality where the land was valued. Their posses. Their father complained that the land was valueless, but he was unable to have any change made. Manuel, the father of Luther, believed to be worthless, was in the heart of the Cushing oil field. Since that time, he has made his income from it has amounted to from $20,000 to $25,000 a month. The allotment of Rafel Manuel is not so valuable. The allotments of children are good for agricultural purposes only. Sarah Rector has been considered the Cock freedman who took allotments in that section of the country, but her fortune is far less than that of Cushing oil field was at its best or for more than two years, his income was $1,000 a day. WE SHOULD LOOK AT HOME. The American people are much concerned over the deportation of the Belgians and highly indignant with Germany, who are horrified ver the brutality of Villa in his treatment of his victims, but they make no protests against the Nazis in the innocent Negroes in our Southern States. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is keepening a scandal page in American history. There was, for example, the lynching of the Lake family in Lee county, Georgia, a few months ago. A Negro farmer, a scandal page in American history, ran for his life and took refuge in the Lake home. When the sheriff came for him, the Lakes being out of the house, the latter was then taken out and hanged. The next night a mob came and took the Lakes, father, three sons and a daughter, though knowing that they had no connection with the shooting. The boasted purpose was merely to express "white men" charged with hog stealing, shot the sheriff and escaped. In retribution the mob hanged the man's wife, James and one Baskin, a colored preserver, also to teach white supremacy. The Negro association mentioned has a photograph of the five Georgia victims are putting it in circulation as an illustration of white men's civilization. It is a ghastly picture, which should have made his head in shame. When he ransacked the further records and notes that five men in one year, 1915, were burned at the house in that year who were lynched in one way or another only nine victims were charged with the crime against women, commonly made to excuse for job theft, what right we assume to criticise the acts even of a Mexican bandit while our own record is so evil—Indianapolis MIGRATION OF NEGROES (Atlanta Constitution.) The migration of Negroes from Georgia to States north and east, and particularly from the southwestern section of Georgia, that it has been the greatest, has led to a well-advised concerted movement to check it for imperative industrial reasons. Loss of much of the State's best labor is one of the prices Georgia is paying for unchecked mob activity against Negroes often charged only with ordinary crimes. Current dispersion from Georgia in recent years apparently most affected, and where efforts are being made to stop the exodus by spreading correct information, the Negroes have been most eager to believe what the emigration agents have told them of plots for the movement. Consequently the Negroes have been comparatively few Negroes have left Dougherty county, which is considered significant in view of the fact that this is one of the counties in southwest Georgia in which a lynching has occurred. These statements are most significant. Mob law such as we have known in Georgia is not effective with all the leverage they want; it is a foundation upon which it is easy to build with a well conjected lie or two, and they have not been slow to learn. This loss of her best labor is another penalty Georgia is paying for her in difference and inactivity in supporting mob law. It is one of many, but a弊端 is that she has been allowed that the General Assembly has several times legislated against emigration agents and put heavy license taxes upon it. It is only within recent years that these emigration agents have used and built upon the synchling argument. It is also that she has been the outgrowth of mob execution for the one more heinous crime, in connection with which many have felt that mob activity has fed upon itself and grown from bad to worse, until it has become not only a social and moral, but a serious business problem. It is a crime of law and order, not half-heartedly nor half-way, but wholly and determinedly. Georgia courts will convict a moral basis; but if it will not in sufficient force, then we are confronted now by the possibility of serious injustice upon the removal of Georgia's best and most satisfactory farm labor. The southwest Georgia movement to establish a moral basis in the right direction. They are better off here than they could possibly be anywhere else, and those who have been tricked into going have discovered. YAROO CITY. MISS. Thanksgiving services were observed in all of the city churches on Thanksgiving day and on clock. Every one had something to be thankful for. In the minds of every little one, Santa Claus abides. The Freeman is a greeting for a Christmas present. When you are blue and have a few leisure moments to spend, call around to the old old and funeral street. There you will find Mr. Garnett Armstrong with a palace pool room, with all modern equipments, and he will make pleasant for you. For your sick and accident policy, see Mr. W. W. Chue. He will write you up. You are now in need of a Christmas suit. Let Mr. T. C. Effinger measure you up to avoid a rush. His business is on commercial street. For hats cleaned, blocked, see J. B. Querton, Broadway. Mrs. Cross has everything your appetite might call for. Her dinners are palatable. You may see Miss Pauline Willis and get Freeman. She is ever on the alert. Sunday morning at Bethel A. M. E. church was an old jubilee meal. Call around and hear the new pastor, Rev. Flag. We had one shocking and a very sad incident happen in our city. It was the death of one of Yazoo's energetic young men, Mr. Jasper Dixon, just in the prime of life. Every heart has been saddened. In every Freeman watch for the Yazoo. Mrs. Erula Edwards is carrying a line of Mme. Walker's goods. For ladies' braids, call on Mrs. Bennie L. Banks. Please put a nice column in your next paper for Yazoo news, as our people will be very glad to know what is and also will be a help to me in my sales. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL! Dr. James E. Shepard Delighted with the Outcome of his Conference of Educators. NEGRO EDUCATION, ALL FAZES, FULLY DISCUSSED NEGRO EDUCATION, ALL FAZES, FULLY DISCUSSED Amphior Glee Club Celebrates its Silver Anniversary at True Reformers? Hall on Last Friday Evening—The Boosters and Knockers to the Fore—The School Men at Loggerheads as Usual—Editor Abbott Looks in. Bureau of The Freeman, 1223 S Street, N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C., December 11. —Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National College of Education, the education to which he has been provided. —Dr. M. N. C. with his face aglow with his characteristic sunny smile, stepped up by the face of the schoolman. —Mr. B. J. Brown, postman for Friday evening, stopping over a few hours, en route to New York on a special mission for his school. —Mr. B. J. Brown, postman for the recent “Educational Conference” at the National Training School in Durham? Would he! In fact, he didn't seem to have a talk about anything else from the comprehensive stories of the Conference of Educators, as carried in an enormous bundle of papers, North and South, no one could blame the young chieftain for the pride he took in his remarkable achievement. Dr. Shepard is a native body to be made his talking at length in the first person, but the narrative to which he is willing to stand sponsor is published by the维护者 of the维护者 of the land, and he shall take his advice and read up on the story for an end. The Conference is conceded to have been the largest and most effective meeting of its kind held in the countryside of the�an and the�an. Shepard, with the backing of the Training School, originated, laid the plans and pushed the movement a such a strong way to alone alone. The funds were provided by a philanthropic lady of New York, but the scope, purpose and details fell to the foe of Dr. Shepard. The National Training School to be the scene of Similar Gatherings Each year bers of the commission to put down in a definite and understandable form the general result of the deliberations, it will help the people who wish to do the education in deciding just what is the best way to be to be the great learning that all mountaineers of the country are not illiterate and the workmen who have never seen a train nor heard of an automobile; they had to understand that perhaps the South undermined the Negro and is willing to do her part. Wealthy people of the North, who have wanted to help a struggling race, have been imposed on by so many fakirs that they are beginning to feel that it is unwise to make contributions to any part of the country. That feeling is gradually being replaced by the systematic camphorism of men of Dr. E. Shepard's type—but the fakirs have lost the cause in general. The commission, which is the result of the conference, has beenம்புத்தான் the people of the Phillianthropically-inclined the need of the negro institutions and the endorsement of an institution by this commission, or some otherரகர நவர நவர. The conference is conceded to have now, will be a guarantee of the worth of the institutions and the cost of the service. Dr. Shepard is receiving many congratulations from all parts of the country over the success achieved by the and the other of the country. He has erected another great and permanent agency for the uplift of the race at large. The four days' session began on November 21 and throughout the long week, the students met the texture of the Colorado youth patiently went over the wide sweep of ground necessary to cover the array of suburbs in the city, leading public abounded in profit and assistance for all, white and black alike. In the sympathetic attitude of the southern students from every section lies one of the greatest triumphs of the conference. Mutual dependence and mutual help were recognized by every element in the body and all have quit the scene heartened and strengthened by the free frank and full exchange of conventions as well as their influence upon the youth of the race, were pointed out with an exactness based upon the development of the varieties, gainful occupations of every variety, and the economics, in their application to Negro thrift and business development, which cuts to education as the traditional full course were discussed and rural schools had their place them was an important theme, and a strong stand was taken against pretenders who solicit money from industry, the best possible of it—even when well-intentioned. After the papers and the discussions were heard by the mission of seven was appointed to digest the proceedings and make such recommendations as the wisest counsel may suggest. This will be published. The Good Work to Go On. "Yes, the good work is to go on," said Dr. Shepard. "The Conference of Educators has justified its existence and it is to be made an annual event at the National Training School. We have threshed over a vast area of ground. Hereafter we shall take out time and share this ground with every square foot of it is made to yield a valuable product." "The next Conference will be confined to three days, because four days impose too great a burden upon those who must be away from their work," continued Dr. Shepard, "because the meeting is a group of subjects—those that seem most immediate and pressing at the time. The commission will digest the topics of this year and we shall all have the benefits derived from them in table form. We will have a full day's work. Next year we shall confine ourselves chiefly to the clearing house for aid to the Negro schools and to health." To have brought into a single atmosphere such sturdy thinkers and workers as Professor Scarborough, Dr. DuBois, Bishop Clinton, Professor Peter B. B. E. E. E. E., Dr. Hyman, Prof. D. H. Kearse, Dean Fraser, of Shaw, Dr. A. W. Pegues, Dr. S. G. Atkins, Hon. J. Y. Joyner, Dr. J. W. E. Bowen and many others of equal power in the intellectual world, was a feat that none but a genius could bring about. Next year, Dr. Shepard expects to more than duplicate the success of the session just concluded. A Typical and Forceful Editorial Expression. The Durham Morning Herald, the leading journal of the South, gives an account of the experience that is typical of the utterances of the best-thinking papers of North Carolina, and of the clearest-headed men and women of the Southland. The Herald asks, "Good will follow the meeting of the Negro educators and whites interested in the education of the Negro race at the local school system, and that resulted in the appointment of a commission to systematize the ideas put forth and crystallize the suggestions made." "If out of the many fine ideas that have been proposed, it will be possible for the seven mem- The Freeman As an advertising medium is unequaled in 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. NATION'S CAPITAL! ighted with the Outcome of e of Educators. FAZES, FULLY DISCUSSED Scene of Similar Gatherings Each Year— Silver Anniversary at True Reformers' Boosters and Knockers to the Fore—The Editor Abbott Looks in. bers of the commission to put down in a definite and understandable form the general result of the deliberations, will help the people who wish to help Negro education in deciding just what is the best method to adopt. "Northern philanthropists are graduating from the University of the South to mountainaineers of the woodsmen who have never seen a train nor heard of an automobile; they train a man under the understanding that perhaps the South understand the Negro and is willing to do her part. "Wealthy people of the North, who have been struggling, have been imposed on the fakirs that they are beginning to feel that it is unwise to make contributions to the South. That feeling is gradually being replaced by the systematic campaigns of men of Dr. J. E. Shepard's office, to lay before the people philanthropy of the Negro institutions and the endorsement of an institution by this commission, or some other that will contribute to the worth of the institutions and the cause. Shepard is receiving many congratulations from all parts of country over the success achieved by his first annual Conference of Negro men, another great and permanent agency for the uplift of the race at large. Amphion Glee Club Celebrates "Silver Anniversary." The truly great social event of the Thanksgiving period was the observance of the Amphion Glee Club Friday night at the True Reformers' Hall. The great auditorium and spacious gallery were able to maintain its existence for four years, and its greatest musical organization of its type in the land. That it has been able to maintain its existence for four years is a distinct achievement, and Director J. Henry Lewis, founder, director and business manager about to present a recipient of the enthusiastic plaudits of a well-served community because of his fidelity and industry. The full line-up of the club was presented, followed by a "promenade" in their faultless evening dress. A musical and literary program was presented, followed by a "promenade" in their faultless evening dress. As an opener, the Amphion rendered "Welcome To-night," a song appeared on their first formal program, followed by a "attractive numbers" rendered were "Bargain Day Sales," "Laughing Gas," local Combat, "tenors and Hollywood" and "Holy Thor" and "Arlon Waltz." Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Murpheus Court, delivered a telling address to the address in front of Director Lewis. He spoke of his early days in school with the energetic group from here to Harvard to prepare, while his comrade remained at home and made an enviable name for him. Judge Terrell was the argument of the community life about Judge Terrell was warmly applauded. Dr. Wilson Bruce Evans, of the public schools and contributing editor of the Washington Post, will attend enthusiasm and spoke interestingly on "Music as a Legacy," coming to the Amphibians for their strict adherence to key themes while, be it classic, spiritual or humorous. When Dr. Evans finished he will be honored by the audience, which rose up to him the Chautauqua salute. Miss Marie A. D. Madre, former president of the Association, added a further praise to the Amphibians' generous support by the feedingly happy vein. Nearly every club, social group, church, fraternity in the District was represented in the Iowa. The officers of the Amphibians are: J. H. Washington, president; G. H. Washington, secretary; C. A. Champ, treasurer; Leon Leonard, librarian; W. G. Braxton, accompanist; J. F. Alston, bartender; Some of the bers at present are: John Hamilton, G. R. F. Key, C. R. Brown, Harry Chapman, W. B. Hartley, E. R. James, A. L. Allen, Bartlett Burleigh, and F. E. Bolden. * **The "Boosters and Knockers" to the Fore.** The Thanksgiving banquet of the "Boosters and Knockers" Club was held on the condition of our columns this week the story of their "big doings," in order to handle the subject fittingly. Gossip of the Town. Dunbar High school is to be dedicated in January. Mr. Roland W. Hayes was the star of a musicale Wednesday evening at Howard University. Mr. R. G. L. Paige, a practicing attorney-at-law of Norfolk, Va. (Berkeley Ward), was in the city last week. Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson spent the Thanksgiving period in Philadelphia as the guest of Miss Lucy Webb, of 1623 Christian street. The Central Northwest Citizens' Association is growing to be a power for the development of civil pride and as a spokesman for the Colored citizens of the U street section in matters af- (Continued on Page Three.) STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with not irons. 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(Read at the monster mass meeting of Liberty Institute Memorial Fund, Baltimore, Md., November 13, by Miss M. Alma Kelly. Have you gotten over it yet? South Carolina is getting a job lot of unenviable advertising. Don't be in a hurry about confessing that you are a failure. You may show up strong on your "second wind." * *Lynching, disfranchisement, jim-crowism, starvation wages." These are a few of the reasons why the Negroes are leaving the South. * *Advertising pays—sometimes. The kind the South has been getting of late must calculate to the much in the way of dividends, however. * *Col. William Henry Lewis would have seen to it that they were radical change, the old Black Cabin, had the election gone the other way. * *Dr. R. Moton made a great speech at the annual meeting of the Negro organization at Romaneak. It is widely published and merits careful reading. * *The city of Jacksonville, Ill., is said to have been named in honor of a colored preacher and is rated as the largest city in the country named for a member of the race. * *Some wag says the business man who fails to advertise reminds him of a pretty girl in the dark. He knows that he is doing, but no one else does. * How to get along satisfactorily with a friend who has made up with an antagonist common sense and problems common sense and individuals are often compelled to face. What is the answer? Columbia, S. C., has a new colored bank, chartered under the laws of the State. The enterprise as an added indication of the Negro's capacity for managing his own finances and encouraging self-helpfulness. One of the results of the European war is the migration by the hundreds to Paris, London, Paris and other metropolitan centers. Some Negroes from America and Africa are locating in Liverpool, and Negroes-tuskers being quite an increase in the colored population of this great port of entry. A preacher must not permit his cloth to be contaminated by politics, but it strikes the average mind that it will not be safe to use his sage advice of Rev J. E. Wood, of the Danville (Ky.) Torch Light and mixes some religion with his ballot. He must be made much cleaner by the infusion of some of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There are civil rights laws in some places that mean just what they say. They are not the management of a moving picture concern paid $50 and costs for refusing admission to a colored lady who applauded the movie. The pany's theaters at Santa Monica. It is cheaper to obey the law in this section of the country than it is to disregard it and pay fines. That was an interesting letter sent into the Washington Bee from Columbia City. It threw some tragic sidewalks on the Negro's part in the recent campaign. Date lines have written "G do what I do," and the limitations through this source reach the public. But what have localities or facts to do with the case when a good story is involved? The selection of William G. Willcox and institute's Board of Trustees is an excellent one and in keeping with the eternal fitness of things, as has taken place with the affair of the school and is in touch with all who have dealings with the institution. He has a peculiar executive ability to look after the welfare of Tuskegee Institute and he will prove to be the best successor to Seth Low that could have been chosen. The Negro and his cotton are being affected by the world-wide war. In Eufaula, Ala., a colored farmer recently sold a 770-lb. bale of cotton and the seed, and received for the lot the record-breaking price of $166.32. It was the largest bale brought to market this year. The lint sold at 16-1-2 cents per pound, making it for the bale of cotton, at the market price of $51.00 per ton, yielded $39.27. Isn't this going some? It will pay this brother to keep on casting down this bucket where he is. “Booker T. Washington: Builder of a Civilization,” is one of the new books that should be read with care by every American, black and white. It is an authorized biography of the late founder of Tuskegee Institute, written by Emmett J. Scott and Lyman Beecher Stowe (the latter a grandson of Harriet Beecher Stowe) and contains matter hitherto unpublished about Dr. Washington and his work. We shall have more time of this wonderful book at a later date. Doubleday, Page & Co., Garden City, N. Y., are the publishers and orders are coming at a lively clip. $2.00 per copy. Reports indicate that the very existence of Hobson City, Ala., is being used to protect its citizens to the north. This is one of the two or three distinctively Negro towns of the South and one of the most important assets of Hobson is its capacity for self-government. The depopulation of such a promising town has as a consequence growing out of the miasmatic influence of lynching, jim-crowism, disfranchisement, but another link in the endless chain that is to clank at the ankles of the South until the remedy of fair treatment is held the Negro in all of his walks of life. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association has more than 18,165 members and will vantage for the current year, and 1816 goes into history as its biggest showing for a similar period since its inception in 1916. The report of Manager C. C. Spaulding will show an increase in premium incomes of more than $50,000 over last year's amount. The company will protect the policy-holders of the company Mr. Spaulding has within the past month invested $50,000 in State bonds. The company has also softly invested in bonds, makes a total of cash assets of $170,000. This amount, of course, does not include the cash on holdings of the company, which are said to be equal to the above amount. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association does not that it is on a solid foundation—and Iiving up to its title as "The Glbraltar of Negro Insurance Companies." "Negro Health Week" is to begin Sunday, April 22. The observance should be general. The Negro Insurance at Tuskegee Institute, January 17 and 18, will THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. be devoted largely to subjects having to do with the conservation of Negro health, the reduction of the death rate and the suggestion to keep well the Tuskegee Institute Annual Conference and the National Negro Business League to make laboratories in the closing Tuskegee Institute in January a great success and thus pave the way for a truly national observance of Health Week in April. The city for a coming together of all kinds of Negro organizations to call attention to the importance of saving the money and advancement through the education of sickness. R. R. Motton, J. C. Napier and Emmett J. S. Scott have written a book on the experience at Tuskegee Institute, for January 17 and 18. It should be largely attended. "Negro leadership" throughout the country seems to be falling upon evil leaders, and there is developing on the part of the Negro masses a strenuous objection to selfishness. It is claimed that a clique of self-seekers will get control of the campaign machinery, organize so-called clubs—meaning, "whatever is a showing to the managers, and when the chief officers form a delegation to go to the front for recognition, they are themselves candidates for all the plums in sight for the colored states, and they are winning faction and all of the "other crowd" are frozen out of the deal. The underlings and the leaders of the opposing political adventurers who essay to pose as "leaders." Some pre-treat states, and while they will be little nothing doing for the Negro nationally, there will be some little local combats will point a moral, if they do adorn a tale. "Negro leadership" is on trial. The Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund has had two additions recently to the city's Durham, N.C. city and Durham, N.C. city, which is to be increased to $600 in each. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association gave $250. One of the contributions was rick and $50 each from C. C. Spalding, Dr. A. M. Moore and Prof. W. G. Pearson. The other contributions were from the treasury of the Knights of Pythias. The amount given was $200, voted from the treasury of the Knights of Pythias. These form continuous examples in Negro self-helpfulness and furnish precedents that may be profitably followed on the land. The $250,000 asked of the colored people by the trustees of Tuscaloosa, the land. The $250,000 asked of the Scott, can be easily raised if every town in the country would follow the lead of Durham and Dallas, and "come with anywhere from $500 to $2,500." William Warley, the fearless champion of fair play for the race, known as the "man behind the gun" on the 2010 world, knew very much about indictment of Collier's Weekly and the Louisville Courier-Journal for unleashing the community of darkness, as applied to self-respecting colored Americans. His broadside was brief, tactful and courteous, but it was the most unglటిable and unglటిable of the editors of these publications to the fact that neither would permit the use of the terms mick, "dogs or shoes" to certain race stocks which such designations would be offensive. He objects, too, to the use of darkness, the same reason he was given to the elements that he noted to do, but the elements were not to be subject to the terms that betokened disrespect, if not contempt. The editor of Collier's Weekly is attempted to defend the under Party's term of collateral endearment, but finally "came across" with this quasi-apology: "I quite agree with this and I am not in any way a man who has been used in a slurring sense, and if you feel that its use in Collier's was in that sense, I am sorry, for I would not willingly make the impression upon me, and I am not an elaborate explanation of its hurry day by day, with its consequent "slips" of the way, and a side-stepping of the main question by irrelevant quotations from certain popular Collier's men and individuals. Nowadays, the individuals, nowadays, usually avoid, in abundance of caution, all terms which may be only end up with which are among those terms, undoubtedly is "darky." The benefit derived from Mr. Warley's timely rebuke will be as much as the following: "I will not be likely to repeat this particular offense—and others reading the discussion will be more than a few minutes later." The citizens of Louisville should stand by and hold up the hands of such a courageous chamber as William Warley and see it that the News generously supported. McDONALD, PA. (By Maude Lewis Redd.) Sunday school opened at 9:30 a.m. with a large attendance and a well-treated to a grand sermon by the Rev. W. H. Wunter (white) of this place. W. H. Wunter treated to a large attendance, and the subject discussed was very interesting. The B. B. Wunter various subjects are discussed by the young people with great interest. Mrs. Cella Wheeler is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Bennett entertained at their home of West O'Hara and at their daughter's, Miss Pearl, nineteenth birthday Thursday evening, honor of their daughter's, Miss Pearl, versions of the evening. At a reasonable hour a delightful lunch was served out-of-home guests at the Nancy and Margaret Brown, Margaret Prisby and Myrtle Bannister of Burgertstown, Miss Charles Wooter and George Goen of Oakdale. Miss Bennett was the recipient of Charles Wooter and George Goen of Mr. William Mills is spending a few days in Parkersburg, W. Va. Messrs. Mitchel and Talbert of Pittsburgh are treated to Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Berry on Sunday. Mr. William Keene of Homestead was a visitor in McDonald over Tuesday night. Mr. Harvey of Pittsburgh spent Thursday night at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harvey, of this place. The Misses Josephine Browning and Mae Lewis of Midway on Thursday. Mrs. H. E. Berry visited Miss Mae Lewis on Sunday. Mrs. E. L. Shelton was a business career through last week. Mr. Robert Hall left on Thursday for Braddock, where he has secured employment. 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WELL GOOD DEALERS 504 UP STYLERS MUSEUM A. E. MARIA MAYA Of Interest to Women and Girls. JOHN D. HADWIN, Treas. Co., Indianapolis, Indiana ED. PINAUD BLDG., New York THE REEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Along the Highway! By Wm. H. Shackleford EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYE. The relation between employer and strained. Organized labor and impo- thet. The threatened nation-wide STRIKE in instance. The laboring man is the heart of the industrial life of any man have his service and come in contact will be for all concerned. What is a trouble with the employer and the en- position of one to impose and the de- tion. We have too many "BOSSES" meant the fellow whom fortune or above the average; by "BOSS" is in charge of an institution or organise. is "tok everybody's dog around". ing positions are able to dignify the himself. He feels that "you are way" that. Used to work, Mr. "Boss" the employee is feeding the employer you and you've got to do as I say". example of the employer. As some employee has many rights—just so one world and not until then. The union outcome and result of the brow-beat "bosses". They have sowed the seed. No man with a spark of humani- and not resent it in some way. He is down, but the hidden spark of resil will burst out in a flame that will not strikes, the blow will be felt. Mr. "Boss" the employee is feeding the employer you and you've got to do as I say". example of the employer. As some employee has many rights—just so one world and not until then. The union outcome and result of the brow-beat "bosses". They have sowed the seed. No man can give his employer an employee) is dissatisfied. If a workpleased and disgruntled—if his mind and the interest of his employer, he in the working machinery of the see that the man on the job is in the thing (and it is a very important question of love that should be fix that, too should be looked after, by talking these questions over with institution should seek to be under- ference EN MASSE would afford an standing created and fostered. I k chapel service and heart-to-heart common-sense and tact of the head success of this plant has been due to standing. Great troubles and serious tragetend each other. Says one: "Hat that men are poor—all man know so wicked, who is good? Not that men but that men KNOW SO LITTLE of there will never be an end to' s understanding between the forces at a day, soon, the man who empi- can't "WORK" a man and WORK him. The man who works owes the man people do not appreciate a job. Some what they owe the employer. "Layi lodged against many men who gain somebody has given them a job. Some people think that the employer show some sentimental or emotional whim on the job unless he works. A busin it is, it's for sick people who CAN'T work. A man owes his employer and as the case may be. If he doesn't go just as much a thief as his empi- out of his pay envelope without one knock the institution on the job. Some people are disorganized to foment strife and engender prejudice job. Some people are interested in more work. That's why their work increase is more important than salary. Work just how valuable you are. Attention, Mr. Employer: A man PAYING is not license for SLAYI DISLIKES breed STRIKES and E THE OUTCOME affects your INC RIGHT. Heads up, Mr. Employer: A LAY- You get more by WORKING On TIME all the TIME—that's RAISE. Be FAIR—it affects your FARE. MAND. between employer and employee in the labor and imposing capital are at a non-wide STRIKE on all of the railroading man is the bone and sinew; my vital life of any nation and the quick come in contact with him, realigned. What is the cause of this employer and the employee? The answer compose and the desire of the other to many "BOSSES" in this country, whom fortune or environment or by "BOSS" is meant the individual institution or organization and who feels his dog around it. Even if a people will signify the places. The average that you are working for me and you Mr. "Boss," but it's about being the employer with the same man to do as I say. The employee is an employer. As soon as the employer rights—just so soon will there be per then. The unions and the labor of the brow-beating policy and bully the sowed the seed. The harvest is a spark of humanity in him will stand in some way. He may not openly denspen light of resentment burns and flame that will not be of the foxfire he felt. Mr. "Boss" must learn that if he must get it into his head thatified at the expense of the men on the creature. The laboring man is "it is there. There is great difference between for A man or an institution. A man. An employer only asks that you passed when a man can order another. A man may take an order, but who thinks no more of an employer; the employer who pursues the "terminating his business and digging his owner of a bootblacking parlor or prince his employer the best that is inflicted. If a workingman goes to his hired—if his mind is divided between this employer, he represents just the ministry of the institution. It behoote the job in the man, pleased. If it is a very important thing) should be without doubt be fixed. If it's a looked after. How can it be in questions over with the employees, beek to be understood by his men, would afford an excellent opportunity and fostered. I know of an institute heart-to-heart talks are had. It is a fact of the head of this institution it has been due to this spirit of unity and serious tragedies occur because. Says one: "Here lies the tragedy all men know something of poverty? Not that men are ignorant. W/ SO LITTLE of each other." And an end to "strikes" and "walken the forces at work. Men must be man who employs will know the man and WORK him, too. Works owes the man something who leaits a job. Some folks have no ad employer. "Laying down" on the man who gain a livelihood by real them a job. Some employees are not the employer should keep them on emotional whim. A man shouldn't works. A business is not a charity people who CAN'T work and not for this employer an honest day's work. If he doesn't give him the time inief as his employer would be showock the institution for which they people are disorganizers and do every engender prejudice. Some people are interested more in the salary their work increases and their salary man salary. Work regulates salary—you are. Employer: A man must RESPECT your license for SLAYING and a JOB does STRIKES and BREAKS mean BRAD affects your INCOME. You MIGHT Employer: A LAY-OFF is not a PAY WORKING than you gain by SHIRE TIME—that's TIME, and PRAISEfects your FARE. Fill every DEMA The relation between employer and employee in this country today is strained. Organized labor and imposing capital are at each other's throats. The threatened nation-wide STRIKE on all of the railroads was a STRIKING instance. The laboring man is the bone and sinew; yes, more, he is the heart of the industrial life of any nation and the quicker those who must have his service and come in contact with him, realize this the better it will be for all concerned. What is the cause of this unrest? What is the trouble with the employer and the employee? The answer is plain: The disposition of one to impose and the desire of the other to resent the imposition. We have too many "BOSSES" in this country. And by "BOSS" is meant the fellow whom fortune or environment or heredity has favored above the average; by "BOSS" is meant the individual who has been put in charge of an institution or organization and who feels that his business is "to kick everybody's dog around." Very few people who are in commanding positions are able to dignify the places. The average "boss" is "beside himself." He feels that "you are working for me and you've got to do as I say." That used to work, Mr. "Boss," but it's about turned around now. The employee is feeding the employer with the same medicine: "I work for you and you've got to do as I say." The employee is simply following the example of the employer. As soon as the employer recognizes that the employee has many rights—just so soon will there be peace in the industrial world and not until then. The unions and the labor organizations are the outcome and result of the brow-beating policy and bulldozing tactics of the "bosses." They have sowed the seed. The harvest is ripe for the reaping. No man with a spark of humanity in him will stand to be mistreated and not resent it in some way. He may not openly declare war when he is down, but the hidden spark of resentment burns and burns, and ere long will burst out in a flame that will not be of the foxfire variety. When he strikes, the blow will be felt. Mr. "Boss" must learn that he cannot run his institution by himself; he must get it into his head that his every whim and fancy cannot be gratified at the expense of the men on the job. The working man is a sensitive creature. The laboring man is "touchy." Men naturally resent "bossing." There is great difference between working UNDER and working WITH or FOR a man or an institution. A "boss" insists that you work UNDER him. An employer only asks that you work WITH or FOR him. The time has passed when a man can order another around and kick him at the same time. A man may take an order, but he will not take a kick. An employer who thinks no more of an employee than the labor he is extracting from him; the employer who pursues the "I-say-it-and-you-must-do-it" policy is undermining, his business and digging his grave, it matters not whether he be owner of a bootblacking parlor or president of a railroad system. No man can give his employer the best that is in him when he (the employee) is dissatisfied. If a workingman goes to his job each day displeased and disgruntled—if his mind is divided between his own displeasure and the interest of his employer, he represents just that much lost motion in the working machinery of the institution. It behooves the employer to see that the man on the job is in the main, pleased. If it's a matter of wages, the thing (and it is a very important thing) should be adjusted; if it's a question of hours, that should be fixed; if it's a matter of ordinary courtesy, that, too should be looked after. How can it be done? It can be done by talking these questions over with the employees. The head of every institution should seek to be understood by his men. An occasional conference EN MASSE would afford an excellent opportunity to have this understanding created and fostered. I know of an institution in which daily chapel service and heart-to-heart talks are had. It speaks well for the common-sense and tact of the head of this institution, and much of the success of this plant has been due to this spirit of unity and mutual understanding. Great troubles and serious tragedies occur because people do not understand each other. Says one: "Herein lies the tragedy of the age; not that men are poor—all men know something of poverty. Not that men are wicked, who is good? Not that men are ignorant. What is truth? Nay, but that men KNOW S LITTLE of each other." There will never be an end to "strikes" and "walkouts" until there is an understanding between the forces at work. Men must know each other. Some day, soon, the man who employs will know the man employed. You can't "WORK" a man and WORK him, too. The man who works owes the man something who lets him work. Some people do not appreciate a job. Some folks have no adequate conception of what they owe the employer. "Laying down" on the job is the complaint lodged against many men who gain a livelihood by reason of the fact that somebody has given them a job. Some employees are never satisfied. Some people think that the employer should keep them on the job because of some sentimental or emotional whim. A man shouldn't let his brother stay on the job unless he works. A business is not a charity hospital, and when it is, it's a business. A man is not for those who WON'T work on the job, owes his employer an honest day's work, eight or ten hours as the case may be. If he doesn't give him the time in honest service, he is just as much a thief as his employer would be should he take a dollar out of his pay envelope without cause. Some people knock the institution for which they work—and still stay on the job. Some people are disorganizers and do everything in their power to foment strife and engender prejudice. Some people should be put off the job. Some people are interested more in the salary than they are in the work. That's why their work increases and their salaries do not. Work is more important than salary. Work regulates salary—and both determine just how valuable you are. Attention, Mr. Employer: A man must RESPECT you or SUSPECT you. PAYING is not license for SLAYING and a JOB doesn't mean ROB. DISLIKES breed STRIKES and BREAKS mean BRAKES. The OUTCOME affects your INCOME. You MIGHT, but you should be RIGHT. Heads up, Mr. Employe: A LAY-OFF is not a PAY-OFF. On TIME all the TIME—that's TIME, and PRAISE for it leads to a RAISE. Use FAIR—it affects your FARE. Fill every DEMAND and then COMMAND Quino School—Nashville, Tenn. THE NATION'S CAPITAL THE NATION'S CAPITAL Concluded from Page One. fecting the schools, municipal improvements, etc. Dr. J. Hayden Johnson, of the Board of Education, is president of the organization. Miss Josephine Wormley is making a brilliant in charge of the musical department of the schools. Her triumph is a forcible rebuke to the "machine" element which opposed her promotion. T. Thomas Fortune is to lecture on "Journalism" as a member of the faculties of the Academy of Music, a which Mr. Wellington A. Adams is president. This school is prospering. Mr. G. Luther Sadgwar, an instructor in drawing in the public schools and an artist and penman of no mean height, is reported to the vacant position of assistant director of pennmanship in the Colored schools. A strong effort will be made by the Board of Education to rehabilitate the department of Business Practice in the school and reported to be badly run down. "Too much school politics" is given as the cause of this deplorable condition of things. Miss Hazel Macbeth, of Baltimore, was the Thanksgiving guest of Miss Vermont avenue and T streets. Miss Macbeth is a young lady of rare refinement and culture and a daughter of Mr. Arthur Macbeth and a Baltimore's favorite photographic artist. The Booker T. Washington Memorial Fund Committee is holding an important meeting this week, taking a movement to complete the $1,000 donation that the Colored citizens of the District expect to hand to Tuskegee Dr. R. R. Moton and Secretary Emmett J. Scott will be here to close the campaign with a monster mass meeting about the middle of January. The formal dedication of the Miner Building will be opened until the completion of the handsome $250,000 Georgia Avenue structure. While the building is in progress, the way of decorating, equipping the departments and beautifying the grounds. It is estimated that in thousands dollars will be needed to make the building the ideal institution that Dr. Lucy E. Moton insists that it should Rev. W. H. Moses, of South Carolina, delivered a fine address Monday evening in connection with the quarterly meeting of the District Union of Baptist Women at the Liberty Baptist Church, Twenty-third street. His subject was "The Base of Operation." The officers of the District Union of Baptist Women are: Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, president; Mrs. M. E. Caver, vice-president; Mrs. Sadie T. Henson, corresponding secretary; Mrs. J. H. Randolph, recording secretary, --- and Mrs. W. W. H. Jernagin, treasurer. At the Liberty church meeting the girls from Miss Burroughs' school sang a number of "spirituals" effectively. Mr. James S. Thomas, of formerly a member of the faculty of University, has opened a tea room and dainty shop at 9th and Westminster streets, and is making a specialty of entertaining after-the-theatre party, with a large audience, a rest after a shopping tour. Mr. Thomas is assisted by his accomplished wife, Mrs. Blanche Thomas, who is popular society society at the young age, and is right to a success as it is just what social Washington has long needed. B. H. Sutton, a colored man and an ex-slave, in a well-tempered card in Monday's Post, warns the Colored men of the American institutions of the American Federation of Labor. He things the Negro will make a mistake if he places himself in a position where he can be made an American capitalist, and he always been ready to give the Colored man a chance to earn an honest living, while the humans have steadily lost the black man to the threatened competition is driving them to recognize the Negro in a spirit of self-defense. The subject is a live one and is being discussed in all circles. Mr. R. S. Abbott, editor of the Chicago Defender, spent a few days here last week, circulating among old friends in and out of the profession. Mr. Abbott was a Thanksgiving day and rooted Hampton—his alma mater's team—into a decisive victory over Howard. Mr. Abbott is getting out of wounded palace and optimizing his future of Negro journalism, believing that it will be more and more profitable to those of the craft who keep the news-gathering and who adhere to strictly business principles. From here Mr. Abbott went to Richmond, where he met a friend who go to New York to arrange for a renewal of his white paper stock. The Colored teachers are taking a commendable degree of interest in the agitation of the teachers' pension fund and retirement law, passage of a law that was passed by Congress to relieve a situation that is very embarrassing to the old teachers and to the teachers in the school, raided by Mr. Charles M. Thomas, of the Miner Normal School, was a fine one and the address of Dr. John Van chalck, Jr. president of the Board of Trustees, was a clear light on the problem at issue. Many teachers were present, but many more were attended had not Assistant Mr. Thomas been present, a similar purpose in the afternoon of the same day at the Dunbar High School. It was impossible for a large number of teachers to meet the friends of Mr. Thomas feel that he was a victim of another piece of the "sharp practice" on the part of the school that had put this division of the system "in bad" with the people of the district. The Freeman is on sale in New York City at the onlinen places: James 7 Schmidt, 263 West 35th street; J. H. Mattox, 438 Lenox avenue; James Mooney, 135th and Lenox avenue; Geo E. Marrigault, 30 South Franklin street, Geo E. Marrigault, 30 South Franklin street, 438 Lenox avenue; Billy Jones, 131 Willoughby street, Brooklyn. $20 TO $40 PER WEEK being made selling the new History of Colored People, everybody buys, ny one can sell a man w man wanted for each time he spends a space time. Write or terms and free outfit. 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Modern thought is clearly against fratricidal strife, and without doubt this has had a sobering effect on the heads of governments that thought they found it necessary to plunge their peoples into those vortices of destruction of which we have been reading for dreary months. War is unpopular in these days, and we of the occident have set the example. There are those on this side who, too, fear that the should have listed in the double grip. But thanks to the sanity of the far many more we steered clear of the embroilment, thus saving the country to the convictions of the vast majority and in the meanwhile serving as a sign of the pulsant fact, that peace hath her victories no less renown than war. Christmas is but a few days off, a fact which fills us with alarm that is both pleasing and fearful. This is especially so if we have made little or no preparation to meet it. Some think that the cause of so much giving and striving so as to be able to give should be abolished. But somehow the most of us, prepared or unprepared, like to think of the days even if they are only considered epochs. We like to look forward to something of consequence, to great turning points in the course of our existence, the greater the thing the better for our spiritual makeup. We look forward to Barnum & Bailey's shows and others, treating their coming as a sort of red letter days, and they are something of the kind. They break the monotony of life which is death to the spirit. So Christmas and other days of fest are not to be cut out if we know what is good for us. The grown man is but the furthered child. His aspirations, hopes and so forth, are merely tempered by the conventions of men. He still years for the outlet of his spiritual self and which is at its best during the festival season of Christmas and the New Year. THE BASEBALL SITUATION. We are none the wiser this week concerning the possible outcome of the baseball situation. C. I. Taylor, who holds the key to the situation, is rather reserved about the matter, however, insisting when the time comes that he will play ball. The inference, it is plain to see, is that Manager Taylor has an "angel" in view who is to lead him through green pastures. Just what the color of his divinity in this instance is not known. It is supposed that the same people who put him in the Federal park will induct him into a new park. But it is no means sure that there will be a new park. It is understood that the old park is getable, and that Bowser has nothing to do with it at all. Taylor did say among the few things, that there was no such thing as peace between himself and Bowser. The white man, according to Taylor, got clear past redemption so far as he is concerned. At any rate it appears that the good old national game is to go on right here regardless of how gloomy the situation may look. BACK TO THE LAW. The Atlanta Constitution, the well-known publication of Atlanta, Ga., came out recently with a splendid article dealing with the migration of Negroes to the northern states. It lays bare the greater reason for the exodus insisting that the lynching evil is responsible above everything else. The position of the publication is most pleasingly frank. It says that "the heaviest migration of Negroes has been from those counties in which there have been the worst outbreaks against Negroes." This is an arrangement of the section, and by an agency that can do the most good. We the Negroes, also have our part to do in bringing about better conditions, but let us not forget that the work must be supplemented by that of the white people, those of influence, and who live right amid the scenes. Viewing it in that light the position of the Atlanta publication is of immense value, and which, doubtless will have the desired effect. It will not be understood that that publication has stopped over in the matter; not at all. It goes after the emigration agents who take advantage of the feeling following the lynching. Speaking to that point it says: "It is a foundation upon which it is easy to build with a well concocted lie or two, and they have not been slow to take advantage of it." Stress is laid on the activity of the agents, perhaps too much. We have never known that phase before to have been worked so hard. It seems as if the unrest of the section is mostly due to the agents, that is, if one is to view it as that publication does. In taking the pronounced stand against the agents the present threatening labor situation is brought forward, rather than the lynching phase, the Negroes' complaint. However, that publication winds up by reading the riot act, in a manner, to those who are doubly offensive in that they lynch, and in the meanwhile rob the communities of good, law abiding Negro citizens whose aim is to be merely humble and law abiding, and about whom should be the law's strong arm of protection. While the publication is actuated more as a matter of business to take a stand for civil righteousness, nevertheless, the Negroes come in for their own when it says: Mob activity has fed upon itself, and grown from bad to worse, until it has become a social and moral, but a serious business problem." Then following it deals the situation the blow it so well deserves, saying: "It is imminent that we get back to a basis of law certain and will heartily, but wholly and determined. Georgia courts will convict and inflict prompt penalty in case of guilt, and particularly have they shown that purpose in dealing with those charged with assaults upon women." Thus the mob is robbed of its necessity for existence, and as it has always been. "Back to the law," the publication insists, is a slogan that should appeal everywhere upon purely a moral basis. It also insists that the state of Georgia will be confronted with a possible industrial calamity if it fails to appreciate the recall of the law to its former status. Much satisfaction to the Negroes generally, we should think, follows the assertion that the Negro is the best and most satisfactory farm laborer. It means that he has a sure anchorage in the south and from which he is not to be forced by emigration agents or others. The fact that he is indeed is of the first importance. It means that he can contend for his manhood's right without fear of the bread being taken from his mouth because he does so. This being true the Negroes can work out their salvation right where they are especially if they are supported by the leading journals of the section. IMMIGRATION. From all indication there are going to be some lively times at Washington over the immigration bill which was passed by the House at the last session of Congress. The Senate, it is understood, is opposing the bill and also President Wilson, who has put his foot down on the literary test, and as former Presidents did. The Senate is living up to its reputation as the cautious and more conservative branch of the general Congress. It is plain to see that the members are at their wits end to save the country against the invasion of "savage hordes," and who have so little in common with the better interests of the country,and at the same time to have the country live up to the genius of its being. The question is full of danger because of the country's relation with such powers as Japan and China, whose people also are aimed at in the effort at exclusion. The governments of the other colored peoples are not of so much consequence in the eyes of America. But this is beside the question. The object according to the outline of the bill is to preserve the nation's national integrity in the sense that it does not depart too widely from a possible homogeneity from the viewpoint of the best possible citizenship. This means getting away from that erstwhile policy of an open door to the nations, welcoming whomsoever would come. In stating this plain and truthful view, we do not mean to say that this country should abide by its first terms of welcome. The country has greatly changed, and doubtless it is imperative that the quality of citizenship should be preserved. And this calls for subjects, if we may call them, that are the most amenable to the terms of that best quality of citizenship. The traits and habits of Asiatics and Africans, and even some Europeans are not appealing to the high spirited American Caucasian, in spite of that high sounding phrase, the brotherhood of man. We, the Negroes, of course, cannot become rampant over this question either way. We are of those lowly nations, the Africans, who are listed for exclusion. We sympathize with those that are to be shut out, knowing very well that it is not according to the heaven imparted notion of the human family. It is according to the progress of civilized states at this age of the world. Nevertheless, it staggers one's faith in the supposed eternal verities, and even strikes down to the foundation of religious beliefs of men whose missionary spirit has the reputation of reaching out and down, encompassing all the world. Very apparently the mercies and civilization are not counterparts. The Belgians bleed. France clamors for its own Roumania is thrown back on its haunches as a suddenly impeded horse. Colonies are captured and passed to other hands without even ceremony. And yet this is the sort of chrysalis from which civilization is emerging. Or would it be a better and brighter civilization if more of the millennium spirit ruled? "A strange world my masters." What is, is, that's the great law of the present. So the black race must abide by the flat that seems to question the reason and the fitness of God's creation; and which indeed is apparently questionable measured by the present day values of other men than the elect. And in our limited vision, we also view the incursions of unassimilable peoples as dangerous to the country's ambition, and indeed dangerous to the existence of the present character of government. What it all means in the end gets past our understanding. But it is plain that the old placard must come down, that which welcomed all men, even as in the Christ days, and to that kingdom which was not made by hands. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Mr. William Young has returned to Florida after six months stay in the city. Mrs. W. W. Hicks. 522 Arlington ave. able to be out after a few weeks illness. in illness. Miss Spencer left for her home in Pittsburgh, Monday. Buckeye Lodge of Elks 73. met Thursday evening in regular session and elected the following fellow Charles Starer, esteem leading knight, Dr. Lancaster; esteem loyal knight, Robert Smith; esteem lecturer, Dr. C. H. Jenkins; treasurer, Thomas Robinson; esquire, Fred Vanuson; inreguard, George Stanup; tyler, Harry, J. H. Moore, J. F. Harris. The next meeting will be Dec. 21. The St. Augustine Episcopal Mission will be moved to the church by the bishop Sunday, Dec. 17, at 3:30 p. m. All members are requested to be at morning services at 1. One of the events of the season was the banquet held Thursday evening at the Johnson and Miss Lydia Mosby are the proprietors. The Waiter's Club met to organize and covers were laid for 25 cents. The banquet will be an elaborate five-course dinner they THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER were entertained by speeches made by Mr. Fletcher, headwaiter at the Ohio; Charles Gross and George Jefferson; Charles Smith and George Marks were made by Marsh and others. The color scheme was pink and white carnations for the center piece and the blue ones for the meeting soon to elect new officers for the club. Smithers, the mother of Mrs. Charles Williams, who was hit by an last use last, remains the same. "STOVE LEAGUE" OF BOOSTERS AT A UNIQUE SPREAD (By R. W. Thompson.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 13—Far and away the most unique and enjoyable banquet of the season was that given on Thanksgiving eve by the celebrities of the Knockers Corporation, at the handsome home of Herbert Carter, 927 S street, northwest. It was a "corker" from the call to "play ball" until the last man had his turn. The night have been somewhere near the woea sma" hours of Thanksgiving morn. The table was a “diamond dream,” and Manager Carter, from the bench, directed as toothsome a feed as ever a baseball fan. The “high-end” has been called the memory of man runnineth not to the contrary. The participants numbering about two-score were in the game every minute and all figured in the tallies that went away to black and black. There were many “pick-ups” first, some cleverly stolen bases on the “chicken a la pennant,” (according to the menu card), and the “sauterne de winner” made some timely assists at the “Hijoula,” which made it a “for plural bases often, and a number of thrilling,” “squeeze plays,” were made through sharp fielding and stone-wall team work at critical stages of the game. Trimble and Tom Moon’s “new” jockey’s “de-nationals,” beer, “a la 300,” coffee “a la de home run,” and cigars “ze strike-out,” all served as first aid to the injured. Though several of the players were “beaned” the turn of the game was not “waiver,” the “dug-out,” and the world series—the first “annual” of the “Stove League” was called on account of expiration of the time limit, with the score “even all” between the “Doosters” and “the end of the time.” The “Doosters” and “the end of the time” of the enthusiasm on the bleachers, despite the effort of the “grand stand” to pre-serve becoming dignity. Mr. Carter’s gastronomic triumph put Old High Cost of Living to roost and his assistant, Mr. W. W. W. and his assistant, R. J. W. and his assistant, R. J. W. and his assistant, R. J. W. Mr. W. H. C. Brown, the banker and raconteur de luxe, was in the box as "Knockers" but over some fancy twists that tested the receiving ability of the eagle-eyed and iron-handed Lieut. E. K. Knockers, the captain of the "Boosters". It was decided by the umpire that both "Boosters" and "Knockers" are necessary for the well-trained officer and the decision was not contested. The toasts ran the gamut of the language throughout with the keenest of wit, the most pungent of sallies and repetee that "swarked like" "Piper Heideck" and the witty letter from S. H. Dudley, sent from Montreal, Canada, responding to "The Difference between Dumb and Smart". Lieut. E. K. He asked, in the name of the boosters and knockers that the "Old Fox" give Washington a pennant winner for next season, who would date in the azure atmosphere. A delightful feature of the evening was the personal manager, Mark Griffith, of the Washington club, who was accompanied by Third Baseman Eddie Foster and Pitcher Jim Shaw, a trio of favorites. Manager Mark Griffith was especially pleased with the fidelity with which the "Boosters and Knockers" had attended the game, and the team that would be in the first division surely—and a pennant contender from the drop of the hat. He said the fine-looking body of men—real men—at any time in his career. He bade the club "God speed" and agreed to be present at the feed next Thanksgiving. A second notable feature of the affair was the coming of a delegation from the University of Michigan, brazing Sidney Kirkpatrick, Clarence E. Muse and Arthur T. Ray. After the "warming up" with the goods in hand, the delegation trained the club with music—songs, rage and racy, and parodies that made the crowd of Sam Rice or Clyde Milne. The Quality boys were "there with the bells on," showing a versatility marvelous for the camera, to use the camera to engage the description. From all the viewpoints that spell success, the "Stove Leaguers" placed the caps on the shoulders of the Boers and represented the District of Columbia. Invitations next year will be as precious as a pennant. The officers of the Boers and the Boers' representatives Ernst R. Gaither, president and founder; Charles Neal, vice-president; A. J. Wheeler, agent-at-arms. The roster of members includes W. H. C. Brown, S. H. Dudley, J. H. C. Brown, S. H. Dudley, J. H. C. Brown, U. S. Ricks, Richard Shaw, L. Stewart, John E. Collins, E. H. Smith, A. J. Thomas, Clarone H. Ward, Edward Tall, A. A. Frisby and S. F. R. W. Thomson and S. F. Ferguson scored the game from the press box. PROVIDENCE, KY. NOTES The Masonic Excelsior Lodge No. 44 laid the corner stone of the A. M. E. Zion church last Sunday afternoon. Our visitors last week were Mrs. Rena Barker, of Palmyra, Jenn, the guest of her sons, Messrs. Hart and Mr. Richard Green, of Nebo, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Coleman, and Mrs. Robert Hale, of Hopkinsville, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. A. Misses Lola Moss and Tabitha Mc- Kee on Thursday, Dec. 7, in Clay, Ky., shopping. The Bible band met Dec. 11 at Mrs. Pearl Barnhill at Midway. The Bath Pearl Barnhill at Midway. The Mrs Phoebe Strong entertained the sewing circle Dec. 11 at a three-course lesion. Lawrence Harlson spent last Saturday in Madisonville, Ky. day in Madisonville, Ky. Some people do not understand why I do not write up the westerns on my computer, but some of the colored people always get written up in the white papers when they get into the office. Some people will get the fights that are so numerous of late among our people, just get the Providence Enterprise and will keep you waiting. It is rumored that the Clinton hotel proprietor will have to vacate on account of complaint by citizens. City officials had to send to Dec. 11, but he was out of the city. BRUNSWICK, GA. (By Praylor Keith) Quite a nice program was rendered at the St. Anastasius Episcopal church in St. Louis, Missouri, solo by Mr. Spencer Harris; cornet by Mr. M. Malle and Mr. Prayer Keith. The special program will be rendered Sunday Miss Clora B. Totnall, organist. Quite a large crowd attended the entertainment last Friday night at Turner Hall, given for the benefit of the students. Last Friday and Saturday quite a number of our local workmen bid Brunswick farewell. They said we are going to better our condition, but will also let our friends know particulars. Mr. Sam Tatnall sends regards to Mr. Tatnall. Something to tell you. Write me at 476-1141 Cochran avenue, Burnswick, Ga. Try The Freeman and you will read no other paper. Any kind of news that you see Mr. P. Keith, the Freeman agent. LOUISVILLE, KY. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — (Special) — Mr. Henry C. Mayfield and Miss Maggie C. Mayfield are visiting in the city this week visiting their many friends and relatives, and while here they stole a marble on their friends' tables and put it in the holy bonds of wedlock. Mr. Mayfield is a very prominent citizen of the city. Mumprie is a prominent church worker. JACK TROTTER'S NEW YORK NOTES OF STAGE AND SPORT STARS THAT SHINE ON MANY CIRCUITS. Floyd & Beaman, in "Komedy-Kut-Ups," played the first half of this week at Keith's Harlem Opera House with U. B. O. time to follow. Grundy & Sapiro edged off with the honors during the first half at Loew's Theatre in Brooklyn, N. Y. Bosan & Granger featured at the Pastime Theatre last Saturday and Sunday in Union Hill, N. J. A. G. Brooks, the ventriloquist and mimic, is playing club dates throughout New Jersey State. W. H. Soudder and a band of colored musicians are with Miss Elena, the famous dancer, who created months of sensation at the Winter Garden in this city, who is now playing at Keith's Maryland Theatre, in Baltimore. Mrs. Lillian Gilliam, the popular little singing and dancing artist, was one of the "big lights" in "The Three Twins", the successful production that played at the Lafayette Theatre last week. The Kemps, Bobby and May, opened the first half of the week at the Fourteenth Street Theatre with U. B. O. time to follow. Miss Laura Bowman again demonstrated her unending versatility by exquisitely handling the very difficult part of "Mrs. Dick Winters," a cheerful weeper. Mr. W. H. Willis's Franklin Billiard Rooms and the Lafayette Billiard room began a pocket billiard tournament on last Monday, December 11th. Mr. Reese Dupree, the well-known cabaret and stage artist, has opened at Bryant Hall a modern dance academy. S. H. Dudley's original "Four Smart Set," composed of Messrs. Matt Johnson, Robert Williams, Harry Watson and Wm. A. Ramsey, is the headline attraction at the New Lincoln Theater this week. The Rush Memorial Church of this city will hold, under the auspices of the brotherhood on Sunday, December 17th, a grand old-fashioned harvest festival. The Spartan Braves of this city defeated the Howard University Five in a basket ball contest on last Friday evening at Manhattan Casino. Will Anthony Madden's Incorporators, the acclaimed and undisputed Colored basket ball champions of the world, swamped the St. Douglas team on Thanksgiving Day at Manhattan Casino by the score of 53 to 28. The famous Cleff Club of this city gave a Sunday afternoon concert on December 10 at Bethel A. M. E. Church, in aid of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. joint public meeting held at the above mentioned church. A committee of two hundred of New York's best known men have combined to hold for the benefit of "The Hope Day Nursery" a monster whist tournament and dance at Manhattan Casino on Friday evening, December 29. Will Anthony Madden, the energetic young manager of the Incorporators, will on New Year's night give this city's public the greatest feast of basketball that it has ever before had. He will bring together on that evening Howard University's regular basketball five against the world champions, the Incorporators. Prof. Charles H. Anderson has monopolized the two greatest of holidays, Christmas night and New Year's night, and will entertain the great New York colored public at Palace Casino on those dates with his big dancing classes. Miss Anita Bush, our only organizer of colored dramatic players and producer of dramatic plays, has placed a company of five people to present stock at Gibson's Standard Theater in Philadelphia. The occasion of this last appearance of Miss Bush marks her third time at Gibson's Standard, which supplies true and unsolicited testimonials that this forceful and clear-visioned young Miss is a big and popular box office card at that theater. Miss Bush's previous and successful efforts in the field of dramatic productions will seem as if but child's play when compared to the serious work that she has before her. If some of the things which she is working hard to accomplish materializes, the big "Quaker City" colored public will have the first opportunity of witnessing the greatest "drama spectacle" ever before produced anywhere in the world. Mr. Gibson, the manager and owner of the Standard Theater, which is by the way, Philadelphia's largest and most popular playhouse with an exclusive patronage made up of colored people, has entered into a contract with Miss Bush which guarantees many months' work to the Anita Bush players, and he has also promised to aid in every conceivable manner in helping Miss Bush to successfully bring about the great plans on which she is now working. "The Ten Dark Knights" closed a successful week at the New Lincoln Theater last week. S. H. Dudley's "Original Four" are filling the bill as headliners for this week. "Get Rich Quick Wallingford," with Sidney Kirkpatrick, Arthur Ray, Miss Cleo Desmond, Mrs. Charles H. Anderson, Clarence E. Muse, Andrew V. Bishop, Charles Olden and Will A. Cooke, with fifteen others, are doing a landslide business at the Lafayette Theater this week. The C. V. B. A. headquarters is the Mecca for all vaudevillians who enter the great metropolis. Don't fail to get a copy of The Freeman's great Xmas number. Out Saturday, December 21. We are in receipt of a letter from Mr. George Day, who is known in the field of vaudeville as the male end to that famous team of Howard and Day, which state that they are now heading their own company in the concert field and have the most up-to-date "jubilee" company extant. Mr. Day further states that "after six weeks of unprecedented success through the States of Indiana and Ohio they have now headed for the eastern section." This company expects to reach New York City in the near future. Kelly and Katlin, in a "Chinese laundry act," appeared on the Sunday night concert bill of the Lafayette Theater. The team had an assortment of new jokes and songs, which they kept popping off at the rate of two laughs a minute. Mr. Bob Kelley, the dramatic soliloquist like wildfire. We wondered, as the work of this remarkable team was being put across, how many people were in that audience who realized that they were enjoying the pleasure of viewing two of the oldest colored showmen now living. J. HARRY JACKSON, THE FREEMAN'S FIRST DRAMATIC EDITOR, WHO LATER WAS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF NEW YORK CITY'S BEST COMPOSITORS AND PRINTERS, DIED IN BELELVUE HOSPITAL LAST SUNDAY NIGHT. J. Harry Jackson, doubtless the best known printer to the theatrical world in the entire country, died on last Sunday night in Bellevue Hospital, this city. His illness was only of a week's duration, during which period he suffered intensely. Mr. J. Harry Jackson was a well-known figure from one end of the country to the other. He came first into the limelight of the theatrical profession when he became, more than twenty years ago, affiliated with this paper—The Freeman. It was he, while connected with the Freeman, who started a dramatic section to this paper, thus beginning the publishing of the first theatrical news of colored performers in colored publications. In the eight years that Mr. Jackson resided in this city he always remained in the theatrical club organizations, devoting his experienced services to whatever ends would do the greatest amount of good. Every member of the Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association, of which he was one of the founders, will doubtless feel the effect of the blow in the passing of Mr. Jackson. CHAS. A. BARRY AND HIS ALA- BAMA JUBILEE SINGERS. Special to The Freeman. With the F. G. Wallick's shows are now in the state of Louisiana in the cane belt, cleaning up nightly and we can proudly say without exaggeration, we have of the clearest and most refined carnival caravans entour and can also boast of having one of the youngest and successful carnival managers in the business today. The minstrel is the feature attraction, Mrs. P. G. (Topsy) Wallick wears the golden smile when she walks in our 65x30 khaki top and find the S. R. O. sign --- nightly. Our minstrel first part lineup: Henry Walsh and Charles A. Barrow, executive Bask and Thulson, second edition. Mrs. St. Clair and Mrs. Barry are our lady members. Arelis Watts and his combination orchestra, furious some classy overtures nightly, and with our 14 people we bar none, carnivals or one nighters—"just one little hats" W. E. McBroom and our interlocutor, is successfully featuring "When the Dew is on the Rose," and says, "Wm. Bryant, why don't you write?" Barry says, Hello, J. C. Milne bunch. Georgia Smart Set and Alabama Minstrels, write some time. Brouxbridge, La., week Dec. 4; Opeolouas, 12th. * * * * * * * * * * * * ANNOUNCEMENT J. S. CRUSE REALTY CO. Wishes to announce their removal to their new location at 128 North Delaware Street Where we will continue to Monday morning RENTS, REAL ESTATE, ..Crescent Wants All Stock Companies and G ings. Can bok in conjun 6328 Frankstown Ave LITTLE J The writer of "It will be a Long Time be other BIG HIT, wo.ds and music, entitled "Rag which will be Published by W. C. Hand 1917; sung with Great Success by The Thoraton Stringbeans & Under Direction a The Consolidated W 3101 S. State S Theatre Managers desiring to book the gest Money-Getter in Colored Show we will continue to be at your service begi- Monday morning, December 11. REAL ESTATE, GENERAL INSURANCE rescent Theatre Stock Companies and Good Acts of all kinds. T tings. Can b ok in conjunction with other Theatre inkstown Ave. Pittsburg, Per TITLE JIMMY C "It will be a Long Time before you see my Face Again" two words and music, entitled "That's the Dance they call We" the Published by W.C. Handy Music Publishing Co. Cop- treat Success by The Thoraton Sisters now playing on S. H. gbeans & Benbow Under Direction and Management of Consolidated Vaudeville Ex- 3101 S. State St., Chicago, Ill. rgers desiring to book this act, write at once for o- ry-Getter in Colored Show business. Show now w Where we will continue to be at your service beginning Monday morning, December 11. RENTS. REAL ESTATE, GENERAL INSURANCE ..Crescent Theatre.. Wants All Stock Companies and Good Acts of all kinds. Two weeks bookings. Can bok in conjunction with other Theatre here. 6328 Frankstown Ave Pittsburg, Pennsylvania LITTLE JIMMY COX The writer of "It will be a Long Time before you see my Face Again," has composed another BIG HIT, woo, dwo, and music; entitled "That's the dance they call Wam Pus Cat." Some rag which will be published by W. C. Handy Music Publishing Co. Copyright applied in 1917; sung with Great Success by the Thornton Sisters now playing on S. H. DUELY TIME. Theatre Managers desiring to book this act, write at once for open time. Big money Getter in Colored Show business. Show now working east. LINCOLN INSTITUTE OF KENTUCKY. A thorough education is the best tucky offers to colored youth the be in the state, and its diplomas open d the institute has completed but four ready so well known that it cannot trained students and fill the places of them. LINCOLN INSTITUTE WANT RIGHT SORT WHO CAN BE TRA to Rev. A. 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Delaware and Ohio Street. ware and Onio Street. be at your service beginning g, December 11. GENERAL INSURANCE At Theatre... Good Acts of all kinds. Two weeks book- tion with other Theatre here. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania EMMY COX Before you see my Face Again", has composed an- what's the Dance they call Wam Pus Cat". Some Music Publishing Co. Copyright applied for Sisters now playing on S. H. DUDLEY time. & Benbow Co. and Management of Vaudeville Exchange St., Chicago, Ill. us act, write at once for open time. Big business. Show now working east. Investment. Lincoln Institute of Kent est educational opportunities to be had doors to large possibilities. Though years of operation, its work is al- supply the demand for its thoroughly importance that are waiting for ITS MORE STUDENTS OF THE NED FOR LARGE THINGS. Write Ridge, Ky., for a catalog, showing entrance and for an application blank. KNOW? Have made up your mind to improve you live, we can reach you by mail. are in earnest. 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All sizes from large up. We have a large assortment of new, second-hand beders, cook stoves and ranges of all makes. CASH OR PAYMENTS. Acme Furniture Co. NEW AND SECOND HAND 701, 702, 705 Massachusetts ave. Phones: Main 6028, New 2472. ```markdown ``` MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC A. H. By Sylvester Russell A NIGHT IN THE PART, AT THE GRAND- KID THOMAS AND AL BAILEY SHINE AS DANCERS- BOJANGLES SUBSTITUTES A TEAM- BROWN AND PUGH SHARE HONORS WITH RAJAH. If well trained sweet voices, mechanical activity, scenery and scenic effect were the main attractions, a big six act, was a novelty and a musical treat at the Grand last Monday evening. The quartet was what it should be, including a tenor whose full range was the most beautiful singer was marvelous, the soubrette was good and the girl who balanced on a rolling ball, carried by a fountain of water, was the most upper region which made a hit. But I reiterate for the fifth time that men who impersonate women in pants and shoes in the theater Keeler & Belmont in "Taking Concessions" was good fast comedy, Eassett & Bailey were an ordinary sized man and a big strong shapely woman, who was not a nicey. The colored acts were Thomas & Bailey, contrasted in good comedy clothes, who both shined as a man and a woman in Thomas' dancing on roller skates. Belangles Robinson replaced a white team at short notice and won his usual acceptance, who was initiated in Thomas' dancing as a possibility. The last half of last week held over the Rajah's company of Oriental sooth sayers, who drew well for a Brown & Pugh, black face telegraph boys, in comedy singing and dancing, performed well and improved on the finish. He was a brave burlesqueist, travesty burlesquees. The boy was a good comedian and a playful player on guitar. The Juvenile Six was a good dancing act of young performers and one boy's piano song was novelly good. The Walsh brothers were good in hand and head balancing with some comedy. Walking the Dog continues Friday. Harold Jackson and co-starred, were winners two consecutive weeks. Bethlehem Choir Chorus Concert — Miss Song Bird, Appears to Advantage, Song Bird, Appears to Advantage, With a chorus of forty voices, Prof. James A. Mundy filled Bethel A. M. E. church to its capacity on last Tuesday evening much to the delight of their pastor, Rev. W. D. Cook. The feature star of the evening was the appearance of Miss Pauline James Lee, the now distinguished contralto-alto, who had been formerly introduced by Madam Hackley as her wipil and with a conference education. Miss Lee is not what they commonly term in vaudeville a lady baritone, for her voice is one of primitive timber in alto color and sweetness, both genuine in that and the contralto register in execution; and even if she were not educated her voice would qualify total beauty to too early to review the artist, technically of young and positive development, in training. Her "Morning, Noon and Night," by J. Rosamond Johnson, a "Zuni Indian Song," and her last encore song, the latter the most finished, were her best numbers and she is a new song bird of merit with a future. Hadame Jennie Watte Brown is a specific student character of numbers of Catholic, Pythian, and secular significance, fair in reading, which appealed to the spirit, not THE FILM OF "THE LOST WOMAN" BY MARY MAYER PAULINE JAMES LEE, CONTRAL- TO-ALTO. in the language of a robust voice, not the treasury of her art, but as a gleaming beam in selections. "Listen to the first chorus, well rendered," Harry Bur- leigh's "Deep River" was a masterpiece in composition and perfectly inter- faced. The flame exerted from the "oil" opus, "Marina," George Hutchinson as tenor, was worthy of an opera company, as a chorus. Prof. Hutchinson as a comedian has praised him for promptness. While his method is correct he slightly failed to dominate in precision and in control in union and modulation of pianissimo. His organ, a trifle tonal at the piano, possibly because it was too far away from Loe, the soloist of the tenor organ (and the piano), Mr. Mundy's at present is quite up to the Choral Study Club standard and the voices are sweeter than the average. Madame Hurd Hard Furry Appears at The Quinn chapel had a goodly attendance last Tuesday evening to hear Madame Fairfax, who has returned to the concert stage since her last appearance in the theatre, the occasion was The Fairfax the Rake of a theme which the late Booker COLORED MEN Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience necessary. Positions pay $85 to $100.00 per month. Steady work on stand- railroads. Passes and Uniforms furnished when necessary. Write now. Inter-Ry. C. I., Majestic Bldg. Dept. 102, Indianapolis, Ind T. Washington and Emmett J. Scott had to play in the land of the "movies" for a play in the movie of the same name was the speaker. Edwin S. Baker is to manage the production which is to be put up by the company. The two latter named men are white. **String Beans-Ben Bow Company.** The New Monogram theatre has retained the name of bow's company for a second week's run. Program of the Movies STATES THEATRE—"The Devil's Bondwoman," Saturday, December 16. Theda Bara in "Romeo & Juliet," two days before and Monday, December 17 and 18. ATLAS THEATRE—"The Sequel of the Sky," Saturday, December 16. Dorothy in "The Jungle Child," and a Keystone Comedy, Sunday, December 17. THE WASHINGTON-Her Husband, Wife, or the Sacred Purity, all week, ending Saturday night, December 16th. No one under 12 admitted. THE PHOENIX—"Walking the Dog Cemetery," night, December 16th. Theda Bara in "The Double Life," Sunday, December 17th. THE FOUNTAIN—"The Thorn and the Devil," December 15. William Farnum in "First of Conscience," Sunday, December 17. THE NEW STAR—This house has cut out vaudeville and returned to all pictures. * **Chicago Notes and Other Comment.** * **The book which made hit at the Majestic left with Milwaukee to follow and then they will be seen in Chicago again and South Bend before leaving for the --- Lulu Coates and her Crackerjacks including Harry Irons, the great aerobic tumbler, were booked for Madison, Wis., as we go to press. Mrs. Chester Cunningham will leave Saturday for Hot Springs, Ark., with her daughter, Katie, to spend the holidays. In the meantime the Cunningham brothers, new sensational surprise, will appear in The Freeman Christmas issue. W. Benton Overstreet, the composer, will present a long number, "On the Rocking Rose IY," "Jaz Dance," in the Jaz band, at the Haymarket theatre last week. Mrs. Anna Phillips, of Little Rock, Ark., has arrived into the city to spend the holidays with her daughter and law, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Blackley. --- Chris Smith, of Cooper & Smith, was in town on business last week and was gladly greeted by old friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gray, of New York, valet and maid for Elizabeth Brice and Charles were at the Palace, were also visitors. --- Bob Russell's stock company did not leave for Des Moines to open at the back Strand. The date has been set back and the may probably be seen at the Grand. Henrietta Vinton Davis, after giving an instructive lecture at St. Mark's church, following her recital left for the University of Missouri on Tuesday evening. Miss Davis has accepted "The Wandering Albatross," domestic poem (by Sylvester Russell) to use in her recitals. Sir H. Beerbohm Tree, the distinguished English actor who lectured to the University of Wisconsin series drama, is at the Illinois theatre in a Shakespearean repertoire. He has already assumed the role of Millie and Millie of Winder. His art is instructive and well worth seeing. Billy King & Company were at the Cincinnati Ballet in the last week. Jerome & Thompson have returned from Gary and opened at the Academy in Chicago. George Cooper & Chris Smith are at the Majestic. Al Wilson is in town appearing in their new set, Seltser are now appearing in their new act, "The Bootblack and the Barber." Last Monday morning a strike was threatened at the Auditorium by a group of Omaha company, who had demanded an additional perquisite. The Daily News published the following report in which we wrote "White Rats! Good name for 'em, isn't it?" queried Mort Singer, managers of the "Assoc. Towers" manager, "Starters" manager. "They started a racket in New York and it was from New York that hat came for a possessive man." We believe there will be a strike, though, but if there was it wouldn't injure us. The managers were to be wiped out we would still have enough acts in reserve to fill out the roster. "The White Rats can't do any very serious harm. They haven't got the stars, you know. They are the people who raise the curtain and supply the . . . Junius B. Wood, a special writer on the Chicago Daily News, began the book *The Point of Saible* in the Monday's issue that in some ways was quite well disposed of. Here is what he told us: "I substitute Point de Saible trampled to the shore of Lake Michigan and built a home 137 years ago. His was a cellulose structures known as Chicago. The rough house in the wilds along the lake may have the credit for the success of the Point de Saible remained here seventeen years, traded with the Indians, wrestling. Then in 1796 he sold his home to a Frenchman and went away to what is now Peoria, Ill. He was a settler and property owner in Chicago. Point de Saible was a free colored man from Santo Domingo. Today the man is a successful one is one of opportunity and freedom unexcelled for the man, woman or child of America, especially from the southland, their eyes turn toward Chicago. Many of them come north. The influx has run into the thousands in the last few The problem, he said, is very complex. His argument on organized labor is based on race quesion in Chicago is faulty and I am not sure after quoting that portion of his subject. Mr. Wood is quoted as follows: in the industrial field the colored population is larger than the black market with a rush. Men and women of the race are being employed by thousands in business plants where a few are employed as a disquieting anguish be admitted even as a visitor. To organized labor the growing problem of colored help is a disquieting anguish that is being admitted even as a visitor. To organized labor the growing problem of colored help is a disquieting anguish that is being admitted even as a visitor. To organized labor the growing problem of colored help is a disquieting anguish that is being admitted even as a strike breaker, and once he has shoved his foot over the "employer's entrance" the colored man often remains, even after the strike is over. In reply to one portion of Mr. Woods' statement it can be said that he educated man is admitted into the trades unions. Some of them have passed for white and got in and others have passed for black and got in and mand without protest both for the industrial good of the employers and employees in hard labor employment. Woods also taught that the colored man's cause trades unions along the sectarian line which aids the colored man's cause and that the colored man's cause the colored actors. It is not foreign labor that hurts the colored American, but it does hurt the white American. Woods also taught that the colored actors and especially the Jews, love and help the colored race by liberality in employment and business co-operative. Woods also taught that the most interesting or significant features of Mr. Wood's articles in the near future. The Freeman on sale in Washington, D. C. at the following places: J. D. Drarry, 1917 7th street N. W.; F. M. Criwell, 1901 7th street N. W. Charles W. W. T. W. Toussier, 1020 street N. W. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ..... Perrin and Sandifer are in Marquette, Mich., the 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th. John H. Mason, singing and dancing comedian, would like to hear from all friends. Humble, Tex. General delivery. Chas. English, comedian, is on the streets again, after a short illness. At Indianapolis. Billy Nichols has advanced as far north as St. Louis, Mo. At the Booker Washington theatre. Taking encores nightly. Griffin Sisters are playing to big houses at the Crescent Theater in Pittsburgh. The house is now under new management. Gadson and Jones, Happy and Dollar Bill, are at the White House Theater, Alexandria, Va., Washington to follow. Regards to all friends. Odis Hannah, the Cuban entertainer, is playing church with a magic show, Alexandria, Va., Washington. Would you hear from all friends. Simms and Douglass are stopping the show each performance at the National Theater in Philadelphia. Will be in Chicago during the holidays. Percy Colston, the lyric tenor, will close with the Heart of Dixie Company at the Imperial Theater, Chicago, Dec. 16, and join a stock company. Frank Jap Reed is now in Florida, en route with the Silas Green Company. He sends regards to Freddie Fratt, the lyric tenor singer, and Charles E. Rue. Leon, the magician, is still in the land of the living, doing business 'way down in Georgia. Regards to all friends. Press general delivery, Jacksonville, Fla. Floyd and Beaman on the United at the Harlem Opera House, 11th, 12th and 13th of this week. Making good. Tarrytown, N. Y., 14th, 15th and 16th. Regards to all friends. Easton and Easton are in the second week at the Douglass Theater, Macon, Ga, and will leave for Savannah next Sunday in Brewery and Quaker Jordon, why don't you write? The Langster Brothers, en route with 330 Knox Street, Mobile, Ala, after December 16. Regards to Estelle Harris, Jazz Band and the Ten Dark Knights. Lemons and Boyd, Eddie and Estella, principals of J. C. O'Brien's Minstrels Hall, Oppenheimer, Charleston, S.C. Regards to Hawn and Hunt's Kentucky Minstrels. Charles Anderson has just closed at the Queen Theater, Chattanooga, and is now resting. Will open Dec. 18 for two weeks in this city, Birmingham, with Bessenger to follow. Regards to everybody. Lella B. Mitchell wishes a Merry Xmas to friends in and out of the profession. Miss Mitchell has been resting up, but will be back to the footlights the first of January. Thomas A. Brooks and the Heart of Dixie Company at the Imperial Theater in Milwaukee last week, Brooks stages one of his own numbers with the "Follics of 1917," a white burlesque show. Mr. Pete Porter, who retired from the stage last December on account of ill-health, will be seen in the show at Milwaukee's Managers, get in touch with me at 205 Park avenue, Marietta, Ga. Blanche Russell and Billie McLaurain are meeting with great success in Baltimore, MD. Will be west soon. Hello, Watts and Riley. Will be west soon. Hello, Watts and Riley. Mr. Ernest Session and says New Orleans for her soon. Regards to friends. The George L. Evans down in Dixie Minstrels open at Little Rock, Ark., on Monday, Dec. 18, and will carry 18 colored performers, including band and choir. Mr. Ernest will be in Indiana and Arkansas. Would like to hear from Bubber Haynes. C. H. Coffey, the producer, is still with the Silas Green company and busy rehearsing the hottest show on the planet. Then will head the biggest and best show going out this spring. Write me, friends, as I have got something good. --- Eddie Green and Chick are just closing two weeks at the Yale Theater, where they will perform a solidified vaudeville time at St. Louis on the 18th of December, with Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago to follow. How you know, Hambone? We cause we got the contracts. Harry Anderson, the drummer, after choosing a matinee date, wintering in Petersburg, Va. All mail will reach him care of the Freeman. Princess Regustus, how about the Magnolia Blossom Company and the church in Atlanta, Dear John? You Regards to all friends. Best wishes to knockers. Gloomy Gus Summ and Grace King have formed a team and at present are working the Boye circuit in Iowa and the University of Missouri in universal appreciation no far. The press, public and managers vie with each other in saying nice things about the band. Then east to Chicago. All mail sent to the Freeman will reach them at once. Elwood C. Browne, who left the United States with Hen Wise's Bronze Bracelet, is now disbanded and he is with Boole & Harris' Hawaiian Song Birds. They will tour the States soon. The act companies, who are Lizzie and four tourists, who are Lizzie Willis Gauze, Frank Poole and Elwood Browne. They send regards to all friends. Campbell & Miners' stock company is now at the Olio Theater, Louise's Cafe, and four successes. Crowded houses nightly and the talk of the town. This show has broken the record in this house this season, as the house has been closed and the audience has been more than pleasing our audiences. Managers wanting a real show, Campbell, Olio Theater, Louise's, Ky. Harris & Miners' stock company is still in the State of North Carolina doing good business, and everybody is well and doing nicely, and send regards to all friends. We anticipate Madame Hines says hello, Mabel Dayenport, lost track of you: let me hear from you. Bobby Woolridge, Charles Levine, the Frost, write me at once. Teddy, the mascot, is fine and says hello, Billy Mills. Martin Kline, the well-known theatrical manager of Chicago, was in Indianaapolis for Tuesday. He dropped a greeting card from his chair a chat with Elwood E. Knox and the others. He also met Tim E. Owley, formerly of the Crown Garden Theater. He met the future prospects of the show business. Mr. Kline always carries a box of cigars in his traveling bag, which he brings to the E. Knox since he carries nothing but good ones. The Carolina Girls with James Marshall the E. Knox and his guests to all friends in and out of the profession. Tell String Beans and Benbow company hello, and success to you. We are in the drome Theater. The girls are Ora Brown. Maude Elder, Eva Harris, Margaret Trimble, Elsie Sims and Mathew Fitzgerald. We are friends. We are having a fine time out here and after we leave 'Frisco we start back for Chicago, by the way of the person we regard to Littleboys's Plant Show. Hello, Tom and Charlie Turpin and Mr. Klein. (By Pearl Moppin.) We were a tremendous hit at Hammerstein's Lexington Avenue Theater, where we performed for Philadelphia on Monday for one week, then back into the metropolis. The boys are all in fine form and are well known for their property. Business is so rushing that the writer has to cut short this week's notes. More and interesting news to "THAT TICKLING MELODY." Scores great hit at Convention hall, at Boston, Mass., on Thursday evening, when they voiced their approval of the bewitching fox-tor, "That Tickling Melody," composed by Benjamin, a prominent colored musician. M. Published by James S. White Company, with fourth time, fifth time and the sixth time the dancers demanded the encores, and applauded the publishers. James G. provided the great manager of the corporation, gave prosaic with Mr. R. A. Benjamin, the composer. The demonstration proves the new num- NEWS OF THE SILAS GREEN SHOW. Our genial proprietor and owner, Prof. Eph Williams, has gone to Huntington to attend to some important affairs pertaining to his show business. We think the professor has something to do with which he is preparing to spring upon us. Mrs. R. A. Williams is running the show in the professor's absence and she must be given credit for being one of the ablest business women of her race, and she understands the biz from A to Z. We have been the best of the benefits who joined the show the last week, namely, Misses Mary Tucker and Matilda Rodgers. Both are nice lookers and good workers. Mrs. Lillian Raymond, who is playing second lead to Mrs. Ada Lockhart Booker, really looks the part. Another of our new choir workers, Mrs. Ozie McLemore, Trombone Slim Jim Austin and his dainty little wife, Elmora, are doing nicely and send regards to all in and out of the professions. The Silais Green embroidery class is preparing to have a big Christmas tree, and not one soul will be forgotten by Ole Kris Kringle on the Silais Green show on Christmas morn. Another new acquisition to the show is Mr. Harvey McCloudy. He joined us at Tallinhesus Flat and he certainly blows some slip hors. We certainly had a lovely Thanksgiving meal with the turkey, cranberries and all the "turkey fixings" which everybody enjoyed. Mrs. Ada Lockhart Booker would like to meet from Mrs. Margaret Lester of Chicago. The show folks of the Silas Green Center will write-ups for the Christmas issue. We are all going to try to be there in it. STAGE NOTES FROM BUSBY'S MIN- STRELS (By Elonzo Williams.) Elonzo Williams sends best regards to R. J. Simmons, Charles Hollaway, and Gers. Grens, Gerry Motto, Maggie Motto and Nelson Eljah Nelson, hope you much success with your band. Drop me a line care of the Freeman. Drop me a line care of the Freeman. Keith of Brunswick will be to see you next year. Mr. James Wallburg, Mr. Jacob Ward, Prof. Timmons. Elonzo Williams all send regard to Praylor Keith of Brunswick. Ga. Hope you a Merry Christmas. Mrs. Elfe Moore, our well-known soubrette, is back with us, after an absence of three years, owing to bad health. Mrs. Elfe Moore, our well-known Steams. Look out, Genevieve, you might lose your title. I am winning the title, singing the St. Louis Bell. Herber Lowe. Write me, care of the Freeman. Mrs. Moore sends best regards to all in and out of the profession. Major Daniels scores mighty singing. The team, Berry and Berry, win their share of applause with their novel act with Hastus Berry doing comedy in a screen, entitled "The Country Boy." Edie Singleton sends regards to Edith Miss Alma Smitherman would like to hear from Miss Smitherman. Miss Alma Smitherman would like to bunch sends regards to the profession. THE MILLS AND FRISBY MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY In Their Second Week At the Washington Theatre, Indianapolis—A Rough and Ready Skit of the West—Full of Action—Little Miss Holden a Surprise Addition. The Mills-Frisby company is in its second week at the Washington Theater. The second week is very complimentary to Mr. Mills and his people. Well, it is a very versatile bunch. The shows, so far, have been distinctly different, but the merits is very similar. The merits of Mills and Higgins as comedians have been mentioned and the longer they stay more and more is evident. The minstrels, fit for anybody's time. Little Miss Stearn shows up as a capable performer, a fine selection as the leading lady in store companies. The end of that end it. Sam Cross could be an actor on anybody's stage. Maxie McCreary, Lizzie Thompson sustains a part nicely as one of the "haddest cow girls ever seen." The little ladies, Misses Sanders, Hubbard and Coston, make the very exciting completeness to the little playlet. Little Miss Holden. This dashing creature burst on the audience last Monday night like a meteor. At that same moment, like blindness, because they were not used to it. But she had not gotten far along before they had to come across and meet her, unlike the ordinary. She did some of those Eva Tanguay stunts and got away with them, appearing as a little bunch of energy. Her other colored girl that he been the theater. She caped and pranced prettily—a little bunch of energy. Her other colored girl was a knockout. She was assisted by Master Dickie Pennell, a little fellow of about five years of age; he brought the girl to the stage in a style of putting on "She Used to be the Slowest Girl in Town." It went big and amused daintily and with her pleasing presence makes a pretty stage figure. The Playlet. The skit was of merit, even though dealing with a rough and ready western scene. It was fairly dramatic, owing to the fact that the actors were from Montana and Gambling Dick of Arizona. The scene was in the Blue Goose saloon, owned by Gambling Dick. The pretty little barmald announced to the audience that they were between the two distinguished gentlemen, the winner to take the saloon, the preliminaries leading up to the game. The saloon was the most aspect, and where Higgins made most of the fun. The characters Polka Bill and Gambling Dick were worthy of study. This was apparent to the audience, which sat up and took notice. There was an absence of that tendency to hoot at the audience, and the audience rather ambitious. These performers, Mills as Polka Bill and Sam Cross as Gambling Dick, gave no chance for that sort of merriment. They mentored and guided the actors to finish. In fact, all of the cast did their parts so well that one had no time to think of colored performers doing roles as performers—they were performers. Th easternbar room scene was ideal, as such things go, and which are of historic value and picturesque because they were once, even now, a place of interest, getting laughs because her one eternal drink was whisky, and which she knew how to ask for. In the play there were two or three intense climaxes, which were very hard to watchers. The duel scene had all of the phases—comedy, dramatic and tragedy—all of which were properly balanced, with the dramatic and vivid picture, one easily remembered. The other feature of the bill was the teamwork of Higgins and McCree, who as soon as the house goes every minute of their time. The opening chorus was a good number, consisting of a medley of songs that were all of them, showed them off to advantage. The good voices of all made for fine, rich singing, which won liberal applause. 'MID THE ORANGE TREES IN FLORIDA. The writer paid a visit to the Rabbit's Foot Show at Madison, Fla., the other day and enjoyed his visit to the show, while not as large as Silas Green, gives a very good, clean performance, and I wish them well. The Silas Green show played day and date at Tallahassee, Single Clifford and Earl Hawk Stock Company. It is needless to say who got the business. The Eph Williams show had more people in than both of them together. It goes to show that Silas Green is just as popular as ever. Opposition only makes business better with wishing all my friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. ROUTE. Silas Green Co., Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 18. J. C. Rockwell's Sunny South Co. Wooster, Ohio, Dec. 18. Mills and Frisby Stock Co., Washington theater, Indianapolis, Indinite Campbell and Campbell Stock Co. Ohio theater, Louisville, Ky., week of Dec. 18. Smart Set Co., with Salem Tutt Whitney, New Orleans, La., week of Dec. 18. Harris and Mines Stock Co., Kinston, N. C., week of Dec. 18. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List. Mack, Billie. Melton, Thos. Moore, Alonzo. Moore, Terry. Means & Means. Neal, J. H. Chas, H. Ruggsley, H. H. Pramplin, John. Parker, Tomy. Steven, Kevin. Prince, Al Mona. Russell, Joseph. Richardson, G. W. Parker, Tomy. Steven, Kevin. Swinton, Will. Stafford, Alex. Tomy, Tomy. Sorrell, Mike. Spikes, J. C. Smith, Billy. Smith, Tomy. Smith and Glenn Thomas, James A. Trice, W. M. Whitney Veal, M. Vaugh, Jessie. Venable, P. A. Williams, Mose. Walker, William White, Jr. Dan. Williams, Mose. Wood, F. B. Ward, Huskel Yount, Billy. Yount, Young. Alle. Allen, Mack. Ayers, Prof. G. W. Austin, Buster Baughn, Jessie Rucker, Edward Butler, John Brannett, Robert Batsell, D. W. Bell, John Bell and Bell Clifford's Minstrels Clark, Bonnie Cundan, H. H. Duncan, Preston Dewey, Wm. Bud DeLeo, B. E. Denslow and Denslow Earle, Harry J. Ewing, Billy. Elliot, E. Foy. Gordon, W. H. Green, Willie Gates and Swinton. Hunt, Harry. Invincible Four James, Seymour. Grace, Hunt. Johnson and Makek. Kimble, Happy. Laws, James. Kids, Luda. Luhsua, Jasper Molank, Frank Moore, Jill. Moore, Billy. Ladies' List. Brown, Magnolia. Brooks, Brooks, Theresa Copeland, Perthia. Huntington's Mint. McClure, Mamie. Mitchell, Miss Cleo Pugh, Piers. Malinda. Redmond, Rebecca Shaffer, Odessa. White, Witte. Jona. VanClay, Elizabeth Young, Miss Billy Jenkins, Jennie Lester, Margaret Loraine, Majorie Lliston, Virginia Like to join Company, Solist. Chorus or good partner in Vaudeville. Add. Dramatic Entertainer, Plinywright and Comedian The Man from Everywhere Address Care The Freeman. Sanford Musical Comedy Co., Still playing to good business. Putting out another company Six weeks more here, Rex Theatre, 116 S 9th St. BROOMFIELD HOTEL Omaha, Nebraska Catering to the traveling public. Nicely finished rooms, up to date bath. short orders at the office. Free parking. reasonable Phone: City, 8318. Invite Manager, Manager 81. Walnut St, Louisville, Ky. Wants Acts cf all kinds. Stock Companies and Vaudeville Acts write. Address 81 THEATRE 81 WANTED! High class,clean,up-to-date Vaudville Acts; no act too big if it is an Act. All Acts Playing This House! Must have good, clean photos, and A No. I ward robe. Keep your Plantation acts and Clothes for Plantation Shows. We are Using Six Acts a Week All Good Acts! Given two weeks or more at this Theatre. Plenty of good time to follow after playing this Theatre. NOTICE! In writing be sure and give Hotel and Street address, and not Theatre. All mail answered same day received. And really get paid two times a week write or wire Chestnut Street at Tenth. Basement K. P. Temple, Lousville, Ky., U.S.A. BUFFET DINING ROOM CABARET Manual stock of World's Best Discus always in stock. Unexcelled force of Wattresses. Polite service. Rags, High-class Ballads and Instrumental Classics in our beautiful entertaining department. E. O. Coleman Planist. Manager of Musical and Entertaining Dept. "One Trial will convince the Most Fastidious," HENRY W. WALLACE, Manager. WANTED! For Littlejohn's Shows Out all winter Musicians and Performers. Two good comedians, end men and good. strong cornet, baritone and tuba player. Bert de Leo wire, T. P. Littlejohn, Mgr Littlejohn's United Shows, Rockmart, Ga., Dec. 11-16; Lindale. Ga., Dec 18-23. WANTED! Now Running. Must be First-Class People who can entertain cultured and refined people. Dodo Green and Miss Anna Holt answer at once. Business awaits you. Address all mail to Wanted! Colored Band Leader that can furnish a Real Band of Fifteen Men for a First-Class Carnival Company, same will be the Feature of the show. 30 week's work _____ All People pay their own expenses, stop where you want to. Want to hear from good Piano Player; can always use Jack Velare, Shelby, N. C. Winter Quarters, Henderson, N. C. Century Building Railroad Tariffs, Publications, Theatrical Printing Indianapolis, Indiana Chester Johnson Season 1917 Star Theatre, Dallas, Texas Seen and Heard while Passing By Salem Tutt Whitney With the Smart Set Co. Honey lisa'n! DON' YOU HEAR MA HEART A-CALLIN'! Honey looky! DON' YOU SEA M TEARS A-FALLIN'! Dat's 'cause I wants NO ONE BUT YOU; Dat's 'cause dere's NO ONE ELSE WILL DO; But you jis keeps A-SMILIN' 'N' A-STALLIN'. Honey what's de use 't' KEEP A-FELLER WAITIN'! Honey! Spring is jis de PROPER TIME FER MATIN'! Now what you WANT A MAN 'T' DO? 'T' make hi'se'f A FOOL FER YOU? Dis de las' time dat ma LOVE I'LL BE A STATIN'! Honey lisa'n! DON' YOU HEAR DE BIRDS A-SINGIN'! Honey lisa'n! DON' YOU HEAR DE BELLS A-RINGIN'! 'N' dat's jis how MA HEART DOES SING; It's cause you LET ME BUY DE RING; Honey! youse done set DE WEDDIN' BELLS A-JINGIN'! By SALEM TUTT WHITNEY. The following BOUQUET WAS CULLED FROM THE NASHVILLE Responsibility for the same is ASSUMED BY DR. W. WRIGHT, The hustling dramatic editor of THE ABOVE NAMED JOURNAL. We are delighted that DR. WRIGHT SAW FIT TO THROW THE E While we were in condition to INHALE ITS FRAGRANCE. Rather unusual, but then DR. WRIGHT IS OF AN UNUSUAL SO S. TUTT WHITNEY. AN APPRECIATION. We always enjoy reading each week the writings of Salem Tut the well known leader of the "Smart Set" aggregation. Whether or prose we enjoy spending a few moments meditating upon, seems that whatever he writes and incidentally whatever he may how it contains a world of truth. He is what we might call a bop. Each week some one is made wiser by reading his art "Freeman." Seen and heard while passing is indeed a valuable as popular journal. Last week we ran across these lines, read them you will agree with my opinion of them: ED FROM THE NASHVILLE GLOBE, ED BY DR. W. WRIGHT, ABOVE NAMED JOURNAL. AW FIT TO THROW THE BOUQUET, LE ITS FRAGRANCE. IT IS OF AN UNUSUAL SORT. WHITNEY. PRECIATION. k the writings of Salem Tutt Whitney, Set' aggregation. Whether it be verse meditates upon, in fact, it cidentally whatever he may say, some- what we might call a born philoso- wiser by-reading his articles in the using is indeed a valuable asset to that cross these lines, read them and see if: The following BOUQUET WAS CULLED FROM THE NASHVILLE GLOBE, Responsibility for the same is ASSUMED by DR. W. WRIGHT, The hustling dramatic editor of THE ABOVE NAMED JOURNAL. We are delighted that DR. WRIGHT SAW FIT TO THROW THE BOUQUET. While we were in condition to INHALE ITS FRAGRANCE. Rather unusual, but then DR. WRIGHT IS OF AN UNUSUAL SORT. S. TUTT WHITNEY. AN APPRECIATION. We always enjoy reading each week the writings of Salem Tutt Whitney, the well known leader of the 'Smart Set' aggregation. Whether it be verse or prose we enjoy spending a few moments meditating upon, in fact, it seems that whatever he writes and incidentally whatever he may say, somehow it contains a world of truth. He is what we might call a born philosopher. Each week some one is made wiser by reading his articles in the "Freeman." Seen and heard while passing is indeed a valuable asset to that popular journal. Last week we ran across these lines, read them and see if you will agree with my opinion of them: K—N—O—C—K—E—R. K-nock! yes MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT, K N-ever see a THING THAT'S RIGHT N O-uight to have that BRAIN OF YOURS O C-auterized to CURE ITS SORES. C K-nock! that's all that YOU CAN DO, K E-verybody's ONTO YOU. E R-ather knock than eat, that's true. R K—N—O—C—K—E—R. And this is only a drop in the bucket when you consider the n gems of poetry he has given to us. We only ask that at some he will present them to us in book form. Here's to Salem Tutt Whitney, may he live long and may hi crease. —K—E—R. ket when you consider the many other We only ask that at some future day rm. ay he live long and may his tribe in- And this is only a drop in the bucket when you consider the many other gems of poetry he has given to us. We only ask that at some future day he will present them to us in book form. Here's to Salem Tutt Whitney, may he live long and may his tribe increase. * * * We are rather doubtful about THE LUSTER OF THE VERSE Dr. Wright decides to DESIGNATE AS A GEM, But we are happy that it FOUND FAVOR IN HIS SIGHT. The "Globe" is edited BY MR. MILLER, The father of FLOYD, IRVIN C., AND QUINTAD MILLER, Of theatrical fame. LIKE FATHER, LIKE SONS. AN APPRECIATION. Their motto is: "EVER ONWARD, AND UPWARD." The BJOU theater, Nashville, Tenn., HAS BEEN OPENED For Colored people. IT IS THE LARGEST THEATER IN THE E For the exclusive use OF COLORED PEOPLE. The Smart Set Co. played to FORTY HUNDRED PEOPLE In three performances, and THE PEOPLE ASKED FOR MORE. The theater is under THE MANAGEMENT OF MILTON STARR, A white gentleman, WHO PROMISES TO GIVE THE COLORED OF Nashville the BEST ENTERTAINMENT MONEY CAN OBTAIN. White managers of COLORED THEATERS Should not neglect to PLACE THE MAJOR PORTION OF THEI TISING With Colored papers. A COLORED PAPER OF INFLUENCE Can make or break a theater, BUT THIS IS NOT THE POINT, An advertisement in a COLORED PAPER WILL REACH A GREAT OF Colored people than a LIKE ADVERTISEMENT IN A WHITE And since such theaters are to BE SUPPORTED BY COLORED F It is right and proper that COLORED PEOPLE SHOULD BE BEN By receiving the business that comes from running such an ENMENT. And while we are on this QUESTION OF ADVERTISEMENT, We observe that WHILE WHITE BUSINESS CONCERNS SPEND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS YEARLY FOR ADVERTISEMENT Colored Business enterprises CONSIDER THEY ARE DISPENSING Every time they PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT WITH A COLORED It would seem then that OUR BUSINESS MEN Have not learned THE VALUE OF THE RIGHT KIND OF ADMENT. If there be another ADVANCE AGENT AND BUSINESS MANAG Who can surpass our ANIMATED BUNCH OF HUSTLING ENDE Embodied in the PERSON OF ONE H, D COLLINS, We would like to learn HIS NAME AND ADDRESS. Jack Trotter, who edits the NEW YORK NOTES OF STAGE AND is setting a heartbreaking PACE FOR ALL OTHER SCRIBES. But R. W. THOMPSON, ROMEO L. DOUGHERTY AND SYLVES SELL. Are old experienced RACERS and THERE is LITTLE LIKELIHOU That they will BE OUTTROTTED OR OUT PACED At any STAGE OF THE GAME. GO TO IT, BOYS! The FREEMAN is a MIGHTY GOOD STABLE TO RUN FOR. While discussing the RACE PROBLEM With our genial manager, M.R. TREVOR L. CORWELL, Another white gentleman asked: "WHERE ARE THE GOOD SOUTHERN DARKIES?" Mr. Corwell retaliated by saying HE THOUGHT THEY COULD B In the same place with THE GOOD OLDTIME SOUTHERN WH TLEMEN. The above remarks are RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING L By Helen M. Harper, who, by the way, WILL ADD A FEW NOTE To our weekly contribution UNDER THE CAPTION OF FEMININITY. AND UPWARD." * * * THAS BEEN OPENED BEST THEATER IN THE COUNTRY PEOPLE. HUNDRED PEOPLE PIELE ASKED FOR MORE, ENT OF MILTON STARR, TO GIVE THE COLORED PEOPLE MENT MONEY CAN OBTAIN. * * * TERS MAJOR PORTION OF THEIR ADVER- PAPER OF INFLUENCE THIS IS NOT THE POINT, PER WILL REACH A GREATER NUM- ERTISEMENT IN A WHITE PAPER SUPPORTED BY COLORED PEOPLE, PEOPLE SHOULD BE BENEFITED from running such an ESTABLISH- O OF ADVERTISEMENT, BUSINESS CONCERNS EARLY FOR ADVERTISEMENT, PER THEY ARE DISPENSING FAVORS SEMENT WITH A COLORED PAPER, NESS MEN THE RIGHT KIND OF ADVERTISE- * * * IT AND BUSINESS MANAGER UNCH OF HUSTLING ENDEAVOR, M. D. COLLINS, AND ADDRESS. * * * BK NOTES OF STAGE AND SPORT, ALL OTHER SCRIBES. DOUGHERTY AND SYLVESTER RUS- HERE IS LITTLE LIKELIHOOD OUT PACED TO IT, BOYS! STABLE TO RUN FOR. * * * OR L. CORWELL, HERE ARE THE GOOD OLDTIME THOUGHT THEY COULD BE FOUND OLDTIME SOUTHERN WHITE GEN- E FOR THE FOLLOWING LINES, WILL ADD A FEW NOTES THE CAPTION OF INNITY. The BIJOU theater, Nashville, Tenn., HAS BEEN OPENED For Colored people. IT IS THE LARGEST THEATER IN THE COUNTRY For the exclusive use of COLORED PEOPLE. The Smart Set Co. played to FORTY HUNDRED PEOPLE In three performances, and THE PEOPLE ASKED FOR MORE. The theater is under THE MANAGEMENT OF MILTON STARR, A white gentleman, WHO PROMISES TO GIVE THE COLORED PEOPLE Of Nashville the BEST ENTERTAINMENT MONEY CAN OBTAIN. White managers of COLORED THEATERS Should not neglect to PLACE THE MAJOR PORTION OF THEIR ADVER TISING With Colored papers. A COLORED PAPER OF INFLUENCE Can make or break a theater, BUT THIS IS NOT THE POINT, An advertisement in a COLORED PAPER WILL REACH A GREATER NUM BER Of Colored people than a LIKE ADVERTISEMENT IN A WHITE PAPER And since such theaters are to BE SUPPORTED BY COLORED PEOPLE, It is right and proper that COLORED PEOPLE SHOULD BE BENEFITED By receiving the business that comes from running such an ESTABLISHMENT. And while we are on this QUESTION OF ADVERTISEMENT, We observe that WHILE WHITE BUSINESS CONCERNS SPEND MILLIONS OF DOLLARS YEARLY FOR ADVERTISEMENT, Colored Business enterprises CONSIDER THEY ARE DISPENSING FAVORS Every time they PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT WITH A COLORED PAPER It would seem then that OUR BUSINESS MEN Have not learned THE VALUE OF THE RIGHT KIND OF ADVERTISE MENT. * * * * If there be another ADVANCE AGENT AND BUSINESS MANAGER Who can surpass our ANIMATED BUNCH OF HUSTLING ENDEAVOR, Embodied in the PERSON OF ONE H. D. COLLINS, We would like to learn HIS NAME AND ADDRESS. * * * * Jack Trotter, who edits the NEW YORK NOTES OF STAGE AND SPORT, Is setting a heartbreaking PACE FOR ALL OTHER SCRIBES. But R. W. THOMPSON, ROMEO L. DOUGHERTY AND SYLVESTER RUS SELL Are old, experienced RACERS and THERE is LITTLE LIKELIHOOD That they will be OUTTROTTED OR OUT PACED At any STAGE OF THE GAME. GO TO IT, BOYS! The FREEMAN is a MIGHTY GOOD STABLE TO RUN FOR. Another white gentleman asked: "WHERE ARE THE GOOD OLDTIME SOUTHERN DARKIES?" SOUTHERN DARKIES: Mr. Corwell retaliated by saying HE THOUGHT THEY COULD BE FOUND In the same place with THE GOOD OLDTIME SOUTHERN WHITE GEN- TLEMEN. The above remarks are RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING LINES, By Helen M. Harper, who, by the way, WILL ADD A FEW NOTES To our weekly contribution UNDER THE CAPTION OF FEMININITY. Read the last word of each line from top to bottom. "Dixie" the land of cotton fields, WHERE I am traveling this winter, IS The source of a well of thoughts, prompting THE Notes I shall give weekly to dear OLD Friends who read the FREEMAN, to whom SOUTHERN Territory is but the EGYPT of the NEGRO; The evolution of social and economic conditions WHERE Such evolution seems almost impossible, IS What I shall endeavor to portray. THE Wierd tales of the voodoo man, from children of OLD Slaves, are vanishing under the wand of the SOUTHERN MOSES, to become the folk-lore tales of modern GENTLEMEN. At this time, "DIXIE," where our Colored Children ARE Athirst for knowledge, and "PROGRESS." Their slogan, are SYNONYMOUS. By Helen M. Harper. AMPTING THE OLD of whom SOUTHERN EGRO; conditions WHERE table, IS HE children of OLD of the SOUTHERN of modern GENTLEMEN. formed Children ARE S." Their slogan, are SYNONYMOUS. By Helen M. Harper. "Dixie" the land of cotton fields, WHERE I am traveling this winter, IS The source of a well of thoughts, prompting THE Notes I shall give weekly to dear OLD Friends who read the FREEMAN, to whom SOUTHERN Territory is but the EGYPT of the NEGRO; The evolution of social and economic conditions WHERE Such evolution seems almost impossible, IS What I shall endeavor to portray. THE Wierd tales of the voodoo man, from children of OLD Slaves, are vanishing under the wand of the SOUTHERN MOSES, to become the folk-lore tales of modern GENTLEMEN. At this time, "DIXIE," where our Colored Children ARE Athirst for knowledge, and "PROGRESS." Their slogan, are SYNONYMOUS. B. Helen M. Harper and special numbers that make the show one big vaudeville production, on the lines laid down by Ziegfeld and the Winter Garden architects on Broadway. Mr. Montgomery, who is a droll comedian as well as a competent saw-and-hammer playwright, stands out in the cast as "Hapsey Bowser," who returns to his "Old Home Town," and around whose adventures with "Buddie Jenkins (Garland Howard), the plot is built. He is ably assisted by Miss Florence McClain, a beautiful woman, a gifted singer and an agile dancer. Mr. Frankine has come in for the rest of the years of the piece and brought down the house with her "Nammie" and "When Evening Shadows Fall." The chorus is one of the hardest-working "bunches" we have ever seen and seem to thrive on its continuous helping out in all of the big numbers and ensembles. The closing feature, with the company making detaour of the disles was striking, and would have gone better if the audience had remained and gotten the full benefit of the brilliant spectacle. The company supporting Mr. Montgomery and Miss McClaim—too numerous for individual station-enhances Misses Nina Hunter, Millie Dean, Mae Brown, Marion Whitfield, Hattie James, Lillian Hatch, Lillian Willett, Kitty Brown, Dee Collins, and Messrs. Bert Murphy, Charles Mason, Carl West, Dewey Wineglass, Joe Jackson, Dave Stratton, Joe Hatch, George Samperdale, Jude Rowe, The orchestral work was admirably handled, with George Clapman as wielder of the baton. The attendance Monday evening tested the capacity of Manager Thomas' spacious playhouse and business has continued --- HONEY. THE PASSING SHOW IN WASH INGTON. (By R. W. Thompson.) FRANK MONTGOMERY'S CREOLE BRAVATICS AT THE HOWARD. One of the most enjoyable musical comedies offered by the Howard management was "Back to the Old Home" a thrilling company of well-known and capable performers under the direction of Frank Montgomery, who has striven patiently for himself among the sprightly company of well-known and capable performers under the direction of Frank Montgomery, who has striven patiently for himself among the top-notchers of producing artists. His ambition seems nearing fruition and the curse of the conscious and clever. The skirt is in three acts, and there is something doing every minute from the rise of the curse to the conscious and clever things that is new as to plot, and little that has not been heard before in music, and the comedy before in music, and the comedy before in music, and the comedy at that, the stuff is put together with skill. The hodge-podge of lively melodies, farcical nonsense, breakneck beauty are just the things to enchain the fancy of the "tired business man" and to afford for all a diversion from the comedy of the dramas that have appealed for several weeks to the minds and souls of their devotees. The plot is negligible—and for his "book." There is just enough "story" to hang together a dazzling array of pretty girls, in costumes that have been adapted for himself who have seen pictures of Mother Eve. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. exceptionally good throughout the week. The Quality Amusement Corporation will resume the boards next week with the engaging musical comedy, direct from New York City, "The Three Twins." Friends of Mrs. Lewis Pay Gracious Tribute. Mrs. Lewis is fond of the stage and possesses talents that eminently fit her role. She has a mirror up to nature. She gave an excellent account of herself in her first century into the business, and she will continue with the Quality Amusement Corporation the leaders of which express the company's work and fine promise for the future. POSTCRIPTS. Johnny Miller, Howard's "O you drummer" is manipulating the films for the supper shows. Johnny Woods and "Little Henry" are topliners at Dudleys this week. Lottie Grady is to return. Rumor has it that another "upehaval" is imminent in certain quarters of the Quality Amusement Company, not to mention in the Quality Amusement Company. They startled the theatrical world last week. It is said that at least four of the cast are featuring in the recent "upehaval" film in Quality Amusement Company. They are Andrew Bishop, Inez Clough, Will A. Cooks and Luke A. Scott. "The Lion and the Mouse," a thrilling drama which greatly pleased Washington audiences last week at the Hammond Theater in Baltimore this week. The cast is led by Sidney Kirkpatrick, one of the strongest roles in which he has been cast in the Quality Amusement Corporation as purveyors of the legitimate drama. The Kirkpatrick company returns to the Howell and Ryder 18 in "Get-Rick-Quick Wallingford." AL. G. FIELDS' GREATER MIN STRELS Will Be in Indianapolis in the Near Future—Percy D. Jones In Charge of Service Department. The members of the special service department of the Greater Minstrels are completing the final of their present season, and while touring the South renewed acquaintance with the various cities the minstrels visit. They will be in Indianapolis very soon with the minstrel company, which always presents the minstrels with Percy D. Jones is rounding out his fourteenth season under the banner of A. G. Field. Mr. Jones is in charge of the service department of the strel train, and a more popular man with the members of the company has kept record of his service. Lee head porter of the Field train, likewise has seen sixteen years of service with the minstrels. His duties are most exacting, but he has never been failing, and his record is a spotless one. In the clairy department Ellis Cole holds as chief. Mr. Cole has parered and his men comprise several THE BLAKE GENIAL “DOC” BLAIR. of his original dishes that have become most popular among the members of the company. In Jabeth Cain the cook, and in the cook and clairy assistant, Mr. Cain is quite popular along the route, and is gaining new friends in every town. Fred Blair, known far and wide “Doc Blair,” is in charge of the transportation department. He is complex, and he has a great skill. G. Field and has a prominent part in the afterpiece of the performance. “Doc” G. Field and has a prominent parade, carrying the huge American flag, is one of the sights that folks look for in the town. He has led the procession ever since he joined the aggregation. He quintet, he be duplicated for intermission proficiency, ability and affinity. They each and every one have a warm spot in the heart of every human being, and they command the respect of every person with whom they come into contact in their daily labor. They are the most important people here as in various other cities along the route, they all have a legion of warm friends who are glad to see them in town on the Field special train. Get The Freeman in Greenwood, from H. G. Motley. 641 Fulton street. AT THE QUEEN THEATER, CHAT, TANOOGA, TENN. The Thornton Sisters, Chase Ander son, Cox, Do Do Green Baby Cox, Do Do Green Beginning Monday night S. R. O. was out. All the week to open the bill the Thornton Sisters featuring "Fisco, Hello," was a knocker from start to finish. Then Miss Pettiford with a very pleasing number, singing "If You Don't Want Me, Please Don't Dog Me Around," taking two or three encores nightly. Mr. Chas. Anderson, the man with the voice, which knocks this out, singing one of his own conceptions, the "Worry Blues." Nuf sed. To close the bill came little Jimmie and Baby Cox, featuring their own songs and dances, stopping the show nightly. Do Green, stage manager, putting on some nice shows. The bunch send love to all in and out of the profession. P. - S. Mr. Sam Reevin, the owner of Cox Cox, a presenter of a diamond asph Wanted G Must be hot. Salary WASHINGTON Riley Roberts, Prop. WANT For Metropolitan The Acts of all kinds and stock companies. State in the United States. For treatment A. Barrasso, Mgr. Metropolitan Gibson's New St South St. at 12th, Philadelphia Want first class acts of all kinds. John T. Gibson WANT Acts of all kinds, none too big; also Stock M. FLAK 936 Penna. Avenue, Queen T Chattanooga Wants to hear from all good acts. Sam E. Reevin, Mgr., THE NEW $50,000 State and 47th St The Most Beautiful The First Run Motion Pictures of the Hi New York's Scream "When You're Lonesome" Played, sung, whistled and hummed Thompson & Joseph Grey. Thompson, Grey & Thompson, States T 3507 State Street FEATURE PICTURE Eight Piece The Finest Picture House Continuous 2:30 to 11:30 Lafayette Seventh Ave., Bet. 131st and Wanted at All Times, Po Address all Communications to E. (FRENCHY) Lafayette Theatre The New Lin (Biggest and Best Vaudeville 135th Street & Lenox Ave., Best Colored Acts Wanted at a big to play. Address John Dempsey, Painted Good Steel Must be hot. Salary basis only. Address WASHINGTON THEATRE, Liberty, Prop. Indianapolis WANTED For Metropolitan Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. and stock companies. State all in first letter. Will place United States. For treatment ask acts who have played my in so, Mgr. Metropolitan Theatre, Memphis Ben's New Standard Theatre St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, class acts of all kinds. Also booking road show John T. Gibson, Proprietor WANTED kinds, none too big; also Stock Companies. Apply New Lincoln M. FLAKS, Manager na. Avenue, Baltimore, Queen Theatre Chattanooga, Tennessee hear from all good acts. Letters answered same day. in, Mgr., Chattanooga NEW $50,000 ATLAS THEATRE State and 47th Street, Chicago, Ill. Best Beautiful Theatre on the South Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody New York's Screaming Song Success In You're Lonesome for the One You sung, whistled and hummed by everybody. Composed by De Thompson and Joseph Grey. 15 cents a copy. Published by Grey & Thompson, 20 W. 131st St., New States Theatre 1507 State Street, Chicago, Illinois. FIGURE PICTURES ON Eight Piece Orchestra Best Picture House Outside of the continuous 2:30 to 11:30 Daily. Admission 10 Fayette Theatre Seventh Ave., Bet. 131st and 132d St., New York City Wanted at All Times, People for Dramatic Stock All Communications to Elite Amusement Corp. E. (FRENCHY) ELMORE, Mgr. Theatre 7th Ave., New Y New Lincoln Theatre Biggest and Best Vaudeville House in the Metropolitan Seet & Lenox Ave., New York C Colored Acts Wanted at all Times. None too good or big to play. Address all communications to Dempsey, Ma Must be hot. Salary basis only. Address WASHINGTON THEATRE Riley Roberts, Prop. Indianapolis, Indiana South St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop. Want first class acts of all kinds. Also booking road shows. Address John T. Gibson, Proprietor Acts of all kinds, none too big; also Stock Companies. Apply New Lincoln Theatre. M. FLAKS, Manager 936 Penna. Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland Wants to hear from all good acts. Letters answered same day. Address Sam E. Reevin, Mgr., Chattanooga, Tennessee The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome New York's Screaming Song Success "When You're Lonesome for the One You Love" Played. sung. whistled and hummed by everybody Composed by DeKoven Thompson & Joseph Grey. 15 cents a copy Published by Thompson, Grey & Thompson. 20 W. 131st St., New York City States Theatre 3507 State Street, Chicago, Illinois FEATURE PICTURES ONLY Eight Piece Orchestra The Finest Picture House Outside of the Loop. Continuous 2:30 to 11:30 Daily. Admission 10c Lafayette Theatre! Seventh Ave., Bet. 131st and 132d Sts., New York City Wanted at All Times, People for Dramatic Stock Address all Communications to Elite Amusement Corporation E. (FRENCHY) ELMORE, Mgr., Lafayette Theatre 7th Ave., New York City The New Lincoln Theatre (Biggest and Best Vaudeville House in the Metropolis) 135th Street & Lenox Ave., New York City, N. Y. Best Colored Acts Wanted at all Times. None too good or too big to play. Address all communications to M. E. H. Lincoln Galvest The South's Great Wanted—Acts of all kinds, S Write lowest salary and tell it all Teams wanted at all times. We week. Address all mail to C. A. (Ed. Lincoln Theatre Galveston, Tex. South's Greatest Winter H - Acts of all kinds, Stock Companies and H at salary and tell it all in first letter. Singles ed at all times. We pay off like a slot mach dress all mail to A. (Ed.) EVA Lincoln Theatre Galveston, Tex. The South's Greatest Winter Resort Wanted-Acts of all kinds, Stock Companies and Road Shows. Write lowest salary and tell it all in first letter. Singles and Sister Teams wanted at all times. We pay off like a slot machine, once a week. Address all mail to Proprietor and Manager --- is going home for Christmas and then to school. Little Jimmie says he hopes Mr. Reevin will live and never die and have good luck and success. NOTES FROM THE INVINCIBLE CONCERT CO. By D. Newsome. The Invincible Four, recently seen in vaudeville, are now in the state of New York. They are now in concert work, playing churches and colleges. They are now known as The Invincible Concert Company. With them is John W. Cooper, the noted ventriloquist of Brooklyn, N. Y. his company is based on Mr. Chase P. Williams of the Williams Jubilee singer fame. Every one over here is enjoying good music, and the rules regards to Miss Cloe Potter, the Salem and Homertutt Whitney company. Miss Dorothy Newsome says hello, she will reach will reach us through The Freeman. Good Stock (Library basis only. Address TON THEATRE Indianapolis, Indiana INTED! Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. Create all in first letter. Will place tickets anywhere ment ask acts who have played my house. Politan Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. Standard Theatre! Ohio, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop. Also booking road shows. Address Jenson, Proprietor INTED! Stock Companies. Apply New Lincoln Theatre. KKS, Manager Baltimore, Maryland Theatre Oga, Tennessee Letters answered same day. Address Chattanooga, Tennessee O ATLAS THEATRE! Street, Chicago, Ill. Theatre on the South Side Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome Dreaming Song Success Home for the One You Love" Compiled by DeKoven 15 cents a copy Published by 20 W. 131st St., New York City Theatre Seet, Chicago, Illinois PICTURES ONLY Force Orchestra House Outside of the Loop. 30 Daily. Admission 10c Theatre! and 132d Sts., New York City People for Dramatic Stock to Elite Amusement Corporation ELMORE, Mgr., 7th Ave., New York City Lincoln Theatre (ville House in the Metropolis) New York City, N. Y. All Times. None too good or too less all communications to Manager The Pekin THEATRE 534 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio Mrs. Othello Dempsey, Prop. Will W. Barton, Manager Now playing high class vaudeville and first class pictures. Using S. H. Dudiey's acts. Address Will W. Barton, Mgr. 534 W. 5th St., Cincinnati, O. Theatre Baton, Tex. Latest Winter Resort Stock Companies and Road Shows. All in first letter. Singles and Sister we pay off like a slot machine, once a .) EVANS --- Pace & Handy Music Co. March "Hail" Piano Copies, 10c; By mail Full Orch Jogo Blues, Florida Blues, St. March, Send us ONE DOLLAR ($ month for twelve months a CLUB. Don't send MONEY. Seng fied), or express Money Order Name Street FOUR BIG PARID March "Hail to to the Spirit of Freedom." OUR PRICE No Copies, 10c; By mail 12c. Small Orchestrations, 15c; By Mail, 17c. Full Orchestrations, 25c; By mail, 27c. FOR BAND. No Blues, Florida Blues, St. Louis Blues, Hesitating Blues, Joe Turner Blues, March, "Hail to the Spirit of Freedom" Price, $3c. ORCHESTRA CLUB. Send us ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and we will send you one new number each with for twelve months and a card of Membership to our ORCHESTRA BJB. Don't send MONEY. Send stamps, Post Office Money Order, Check (certi- ), or express Money Order. ne set City State OUR BIG SONG HITS! PARIDISE BLUES Piano Copies, 10c; By mail 12c. Small Orchestrations, 15c; By Mail, 17c. Full Orchestrations, 25c; By mail, 27c. FOR BAND. Jogo Blues, Florida Blues, St. Louis Blues, Hesitating Blues, Joe Turner Blues, March, "Hail to the Spirit of Freedom" Price, 35c. ORCHESTRA CLUB. Send us ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and we will send you one new number each month for twelve months and a card of Membership to our ORCHESTRA CLUB. Don't send MONEY. Send stamps, Post Office Money Order, Check (certified), or express Money Order. FOUR BIG SONG HITS! O, Pretty Papa! Pretty Papa? Words by Walter Hirsch. Music by Spencer Williams. "When I Hear that Jaz Band Play" By Eddie Gray and Jerry Joyce "Just Because By C Composer of 'One W "The Pussy "The Pussy Foo By For Sale a P McKinl 1501-1513 E. 55th Mills & F Playing N Washing India Would like to he Brown and Biggest Balla By W. "I Wonder if Your L Sung with success by and The biggest Ragtin The Royal 1017 W. Polk Street, For sale on State Street by Gal Store. 3637 State Street World's Larg Rickett's Tenth and Callowhill St Now booking first class a Write in Robert W Just Because You Won My Heart!" By Clarence M. Jones Composer of "One Wonderful Night," "Only You," Etc. "The Pussy Foot Prance," Vocal, The Pussy Foot Fox Trot," Instrumental By "Slap" White For Sale at All Music Stores Published by McKinley Music Co., 001-1513 E. 55th St., Chicago, Illinois Hills & Frisby Stock Co. Playing Return Engagement at Washington Theatre Indianapolis, Ind. Could like to hear from Billy Walker, Babe Brown and other good women. Biggest Ballad Hit of the Season By W. Benton Overstreet Wonder if Your Loving Heart Still Pines for Me" Sung with success by Anna Holt with Estelle Harris and her "Jazz" Orchestra. The biggest Ragtime Shout in Vaudeville. Published by The Royal Music Company 7 W. Polk Street, Chicago, Illinois For sale on State Street by Gale Piano Co. Opp. Grand Theatre; a so Griffin's Music Store. 3637 State Street, and Jones Music Store. 34094 State street. World's Largest Colored Theatre Rickett's National Theatre Tenth and Callowhill Sts., Philadelphia, Penna. 7 booking first class acts of all kinds, and road productions. Write in your open time. Address Robert W. Ricketts, Mgr. Mills & Frisby Stock Co. Would like to hear from Billy Walker, Babe Brown and other good women. Biggest Ballad Hit of the Season By W. Benton Overstreet "I Wonder if Your Loving Heart Still Pines for Me" Sung with success by Anna Holt with Estelle Harris and her 'Jazz' Orchestra. The biggest Ragtime Shout in Vaudeville. Published by The Royal Music Company 1017 W. Polk Street, Chicago, Illinois For sale on Main Street, State Piano Co., Opp. Grand Theatres, and of film's Music Store, 267 State Street, and Jones Music Store, 3661 State Street. World's Largest Colored Theatre Tenth and Callowhill Sts., Philadelphia, Penna. Now booking first class acts of all kinds, and road productions. Write in your open time. Address MARIA ELIZABETH Acts and Managers Tell The S. H. Dudle YOUR Positively the oldest and most First Colored Circuit in the your house on the Dudley Circ S. H. Dudle 1853 7th St., N. W., THE GRA The Stroll The S. H. Dudley Theatrical Enterprises YOUR TROUBLES. Actively the oldest and most reliable Agent in the business. Organizer of the Most Colored Circuit in the world. Can always place Acts. Managers, place house on the Dudley Circuit. Address all mail to S. H. Dudley Theatrical Enterprises 53 7th St., N. W., Phone North 2063 Washington, D. C. THE GRAND THEATRE The Stroll Amusement Company The S. H. Dudley Theatrical Enterprises Positively the oldest and most reliable Agent in the business. Organizer of the First Colored Circuit in the world. Can always place Acts. Managers, place your house on the Dudley Circuit. Address all mail to 1853 7th St., N. W., Phone North 2063 Washington, D. C. THE GRAND THEATRE 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. St. Louis Blues. Jogo Blues. Hosting Blues. Snakey Blues. Joe Turner Blues. **RAGS.** Ole Miss Rag. Fuzzy Wuzzy Rag. Wuzzy Dog Rag. In the Land Where Cotton is King Down by the Chattahoochee River. Till You Stop the World from Turning. You're a Garden of Beautiful Flowers. Sympathizing Moon. The Girl You Never Have Met. **RAG BALLADS.** Lonesome Sal. What Matt You Do. Shoeboots Serenade. If You'll Come Back to Me. ORCHESTRA CLUB. WIGS! Made of Natural Human Hair, either wavy or crimpy. Can be combed and dressed the same as your own hair. I do not sell to dealers, but the people direct. Write for a Free Catalogue The reason stage performers prefer my wigs is that they can also be worn for street wear I also make a complete line of Switches, Transformations, Etc. Alex. Marks 652 Broadway, New York City FREEMAN'S SPORT NEWS FROM POLE TO POLE AND THE LOCAL NEWS TELEPHONE ACCURATE THE FINALTE GENERAL SPORTING NEWS. Chicago plans to enjoy indoor tennis on municipal piers this winter. Louisville will entertain the 1917 National Association of Professional baseball clubs. Harvard played its first football game with Yale at Hamilton park, New Haven, November 13, 1875. Montreal A. A. has 632 members in the Canadian army, of which sixty-two were killed in the conflict. The New York American League Club will build a clubhouse at Macon, for their spring training quarters. Brooklyn's new ice palace will be the scene of the scholastic hockey games in new school boys of that city the winter. Australia, according to information recently received, has levied a tax of 17 cents on every dollar taken in boxing shows. Cross-country running, like rowing, is one of the branches of sport in are hard to defeat. Joe Stecker and Charles Cutler are wrestle to a finish November 30, in Chicago, the Museum A. C. will the match. Buffalo will hold the first 1917 track and field meet as the Amateur Athletic Union junior events will be decided there January 1. University of Pennsylvania's only game for west will be the contest against University of Oregon, at Pasadena, Cal., January 1, 1917. Brown university football eleven has twice beaten Yale by 21 points, and ran up the same number of points in winning from Harvard this year. Michigan university boasts two soccer teams made up of South African students, and made up of their own country and prefer it to Rugby. Kansas City (Mo.) Sunday School Academy basketball league basketball series will be together fifty-four teams. The will school and church courts will be used to play the contests. The Corinthian Yacht Club of Marblehead, Mass., through its executive committee, offers a new racing trophy for the P type of boats next season. Statistics of the soccer football season in the English League for the period ending last October show that the receipts were $101,001; entertainment was $15,300; charity remission $1,000. Old Cy Young, the famous pitcher of the Red Sox and other major league teams, has been elected to the induction of Tampa Bay in his county. The term will last two years. Bloomington, Ind., December 1—In a football game played on Jordan field at Indiana University, yesterday afternoon, the Indiana players defeated the Florida Royals, 20 to 9. Both are colored teams. John M. Chapman, who has been active in promoting bicycle racing for the last fifteen years, will have charge of the New York sick days events, before December 17, in Madison Square garden. Arkansas alone does not require a nonresident license to hunt game. There are only four states that do not require a resident to purchase a hunt license, Virginia, North Carolina and Mississippi. Brown university has placed on exhibition the football used in the game with Harvard, which the Providence collegians won, 21 to 0. It is in the process of being placed. It takes place with the other spheres won in 1910 and 1915, over Yale. Pollard, Brown university's much talked of colored halfback, comes of color and ball recalls his brother who, a few years ago, played with Dartmouth. The Brown star also showed hurdling ability in track and field sports. Milwaukee municipal officials will promote winter sports in the public will a skating at Lake Park. A jogger will also be built in Lake park, another in Mitchell park and a hockey field in Gordon park. Mike Gibbons, the St. Paul middle-weight pugilist, is a product of the University. He has shared in many big purses. He has built an attractive house for his family, which includes two children, and also a residence for his par- . . . Johnny Overton, of Yale, who finished first in the recent eastern intercollegiate cross-country race held over the Hudson River, and the Addamte Athletic Union's fixture to his laurels December 9, over the Van Courtlandt park (New York) distance. He will win unattached. The motor boat racing season in Miami is beginning January 15. Long distance ocean races for express cruisers are provided as follows: January 27, Miami to Key West, 161 miles; sixty-five miles; February 10, Palm Beach to Miami, sixty-five miles; February 17, Miami to Key Light and return, February 24, Key West to Miami, 161 miles. Probably the most unique golf course in America will be built in New York district. Japanese golfers of that city are considering the purchase of a garden to construct a modern course. Japanese landscape gardeners will transform it into an oriental atmosphere and clubhouse and everything will be of Japanese origin. Japanese of whom there are probably 300 in New York, expert in the game. Stevens Institute of Technology recently opened its new gymnasium. It is equipped with exercise and boxing rooms, practice, exercise and boxing rooms, all of which, by means of folding parapets, provide a space for 190 feet long for baseball battery practice, football formation work or similar purposes. The second floor contains the basketball court, practice, shotputting and pole vaulting this floor also includes a running area on feet wide. A swimming pool six feet long is also an attractive feature. As a memorial to John P. Poe, Jr., his mother has informed Mr. Hirsh, president of Princeton university, to give annually the John Poe memorial for four to the number of the football team. It will be a cup. The cup will be awarded to the football team of good character who, during the season, in ability, has best exemplified the following traits and characteristics: (1) fitness and devotion to Princeton's football team; (2) fitness and self-control and modesty; (3) observance and determination under encouraging conditions; (4) observance and determination under challenging conditions; (5) game and fairness toward opponents. C.I.TAYLOR And His A. B. C. Base Ball Club. C. I. Taylor was not only successful in corraling the world's greatest aggregation of ball players, but he has a gentlemenly and industrious lot. Every member of his club is now engaged in some legitimate and lucrative occupation. Dicta Johnson is head-waiter at Jack Dillon's (the Hoosier Bearcat) cafe, recently opened and one of the finest of its kind anywhere in the country. Johnson is not only M. B. BILL TATE WON FROM LANGFORD IN GREAT BOUT Boston Tar Baby Give Surprise of His Life by substitute for Jim Babbitt BABBIT (New York City Special.) "Who's Tate? I never heard of him befo'? was the query of "Tham" before he stepped into the ring to meet the towering substitute for Jim Barry. No one offered Sam any information on the 10-round main event of the great holiday card completely answered the "Tar Baby"'s question. "Big Bill" Tate, the "Black Jess Wheeler" fight gong of that state can Sam L crease the chest expansion. "Big Bill" is there and his size is not the only reason he was only allowed a distance of the champion class. After he got through with those 10 hard-core heavyweights the big Western "smash" was on the fight map. And in addition the counter were not in the lead because the Jim Barry was unable to "meet" the fives fans who decided that there wouldn't be any fight if Barry was not on hand to help furnish the executive fight. The entire collection who had the wrong dope. The others, who did not know the fight, only in the rarest of instances does the Ryan A. C. stage a "bloomer," saw in a great pitcher but is making a splendid boss on the dining-room floor. Russell A. Powell is a mine by trade and is now aiding in keeping down the high price of coal by spend-highly-taxed day at the great-coal mines of northern Ohio. Dismukes is back at his old job in a freight house in East St. Louis, Ill. He was a top-ship job who was not notifying his old employer that he was coming and was put to work the same day of his arrival. An argument showed his work was in the form of a sh�ly. Shively, the Nimrod or great hunter of the world's champions, is rated as the champion rabbit killer of Monroe county, and is spending a lot of his time in the forests of Southern Indiana. He sends Manager Taylor a few rabbits and quall occasionally. Charleston is a great-old park in North Indies, the people who are a baseball fan and an admirer of Charleston and the whole A. B. C. outfit. Jeffries is learning the "baker's trade" in the "End" of the city. He is well liked by every one in the shop and also by the many patrons. David Malarcher is a student at the New Orleans (La.) University. This was his first year in professional baseball and the players call him the "Lucky Guy, because, his first year once he became a member of the world's champions. Jack Watts is at the "Busy Bee" cafe in the "down-town district." Peter Arm Taylor employed at the Folk City Hotel, was DeMoss has not yet secured employ- ments, but he has made his intentions to take up some form of employment. his intentions to take up some form of employment at an early date. C. L. Taylor, manager of the world's oldest pocket billiard parlor, is most orderly pocket billiard parlor in the Middle West and he has furnished employment for Morten A. Clark, James A. Taylor and T. A. Taylor; it is shown that the players representing the State of Indiana and the great city of Indianapolis are an industrious group. They are scarcely seen. The players are scarcely seen on the streets. Many of the fans ply Manager Taylor with questions every day as to the whereabouts of the players, most of whom are right here. Manager Taylor has recently announced that he williams him at Birmingham, Ala., New Orleans, La. for Spring training early in March, 1917. On the Spring training schedule, Taylor B. Taylor, Charleston, DeMoss, Jefferies, Powell, Johnson, Dismukes, Watts, Mrs. C. Taylor, Taylor, Manager Taylor, Manager Taylor also announces that he expects to tryout three or four young twilivers whom he saw while in the South last summer. Taylor will be as he has decided to use Jefferies in right field next season on account of his Jefferies contract. Shively, Charleston and Jefferies, according to Taylor's opinion, will make the greatest aggregation of outer guarded players he has continued "it is in outer defense without a weakness. It will be the nearest perfect outfield in capa- tion and an outfield composed of Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker and Hooper." The inner defense of Taylor's champions will re- ceive the last year, according to announcement. LANGOERD STOPS MORGAN. (By Tom Jones.) MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Young Sam Langford, the clever and rugged welterweight of Columbus, O., showed great style by stopping Bennie Morgan in the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. addition to some corking preliminaries three raring battles. And the reason for the success of Barry was more than satisfactory. Wednesday night Jim had a sore wrist and in his anxiety to be in perfect condition he met the keepers and then started to "warm" it over a lamp. In the resulting blaze Barry suffered a burn that kept him awake. His manager, realizing that it was too late to advertise the substitution, prompts Barry to for the battle and since Tate only on Saturday night won from Harry Willis, the sensational New Orleans team, he would play what he would give Langford a real battle and perhaps an even better fight than Barry. The decision in that scrap goes by six feet six inches and with a jolting angford. left jab and steaming right cross that worked with telling precision at long last, but three rounds. Langford simply could not get within the danger zone. At the start Tate was plainly nervous, even when that left found a home on his knees. Langford warmed up to his work and lived through a number of the famous wall paintings and made Langford attempts to score telling punches almost futile. The only disappointment to the fans was the failure of either fighter to land a shot, and the failure of ment it was a possibility, but it didn't happen. Instead, a fight far faster and heavier would usually stage filled with action and sound, open, clever boxing was the result. fourth round of their scheduled eight-round bout. The fight was a gruelling one, with both sides early made Morgan miss many vicious swings for the head. The Columbus lad used a left jab to good advantage, but the right side was to be master at all times, and stiff body blows and snappy hooks on the jaw seemed to weaken and work harder than before, and short uppercuts to the stomach at close range looked bad. A left hook to the jaw staggered him and a swift right cross sent Morgan to dreamland. I witnessed the fight, and must say that the late young Sam Langford well earns his name, and if handled right the wrist soon develop into a terrible good judge of boxing, and will bet Columbus boy will beat Roxon, Foston, Stamper or any other south. JOHN R. HALL. WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. Young Harrington is open to box any boy in the world at 142 or 147. I. W. Dobson, Manager, Toledo, Ohio. LITTLE ARTHUR STIGALL OUT-POINTS TOMMY COLEMAN. INDIANA, Pa. Nov. 12—Little Arthur Stigall, of Frostburg, Md., outpointed the fast Tommy Coleman here last night before the Indiana Athletic used a straight left with great effect. Wolgast Flights Draw. NEW ORLEANS, December 1—Ad Wolgast, formerly lightly weighted title holder, now owns Orleans, fought twenty rounds here last night to a draw. It was one of the best mills the south has witnessed in years. Wolgast got ten rounds. Russell eight and two were even. HOCK BONES WANTS LITTLE ARTHUR STIGGALL, THE WELTERWEIGHT. ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Here we have another good one out with a challenge and has fought before Philadelphia fans, New York fans, St. Louis fans, New Orleans fans, also amphibians fans, on their trails. He wants to go to Frostburg, Md., and fight Stiggall, who he has been trying to win the best middleweight champion in the world. Mr. Goldmann, who is managing Young Gans says Stiggall, who weighs near 150 pounds, would not be able to compete against which he has been trying to match him with Young Gans. Goldmann is in St. Louis with Gans. Can be reachable city A. C. If Stiggall wants Gans. IS HARRY WILLS, THE COLORED GIANT: HEAVYWEIGHT TO BECOME CHAMPION OF THE WORLD? The Sport World Believes That the New Orleans Boy Can Surely Put Willard To Flight. Now comes the latest dope on the "putting to route" proposition of Jesse Willard for the championship of the world that has been handed to the most sport writers of the country by tip top followers of the boxing game in this LIEBER'S Gold-Medal BEER. THE WORLD'S STANDARD OF PERFECTION THE WORLD'S STANDARD OF PERFECTION Indianapolis: Brewing: Co. Cards, $1; Dice, $3 Palming Wax, $1.50; Card Inks, $2 Loadstone, 50cts Books, Novelties, Magic Goods, Etc Catalogue Free. D. N. SMYTHE CO. Box 40 Newark, Mo. country. It goes this way: Jesse Willard must fight or retire very soon and let those who will take the place of the great sport writer, says that, the great sport writer, says that Willard has no right to draw the color line, as it never has a way for her. R. B. Chambers, Philadelphia, Jack O'Brien, Condon. Burns and many other great stars who towered far above Jesse as masters of the artistic arena. The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog, a quaint and warm world of art and Harry Wills should be given a chance at the championship belt, but they add it after a time that will be too far away from the area, and will be so so any thing but travel with a circus and grow fat. Just now the most talked of man in the heavyweight division for the world's first world coloring box of New Orleans. Who has been making some little showing in the professional line of fighting lately and as far as they can. It is a coming champion at this stage of the game. So confident is the sporting fraternity of the East that they are will-be to be the world's put-in and the meeting between Jesse Willard and Wills. But it seems that Willard does not want to meet anybody much, for he has not always been so far away from the direction. This Wills had is one of the most wonderful developed fighters in the world today," says an old fight fam and it certainly looks that way from the world. In this case, Easter specializes those of Boston and New York, are whooping and booming him up as the next world's champion and are whooping in with lots of money, to do the talking. They argue that, while Sam Langford might easily administer the right Jesse" out of business, they feel that Harry Wills would do it with less pressure and more bodyy. Wills now weighs in at 207 pounds and every pound is made for championship timber, which will prove worthless. He brought together, and the Willard crowd thinks that there is "no getting around" for the writers quote Mr. Willard as saying that he is ready to meet anyone for the title and yet, so far, he seems to have missed the challenge he has issued a challenge that should be looked after if such be the case, over, and certainly his contract for such is closed. COME CLEAN, ARTHUR STIGGALL. ST. LOUIS, Mo.—One-round Sylvester, the clever 145-pound lad, is out of touch. He is the tallest Arthur Stiggall is near middleweight and is claiming to be a 133-pound. Winner of the 133-pound Stiggall is the one he wants to meet before any of the clubs for one round trip ticket and 25 per cent of the gross pay. He is a go-getter. He has met the a go-getter and kicked about the weight. He has defaced Christy Williams and wants sunscreen. He has met the a go-getter and fought Lee Johnson twice. Jack Mitchell three times, Hock Jones three times. He has also fought the old General Jack Burns twice and can get him by addressing him. 2639 Lawton Ave. St. Louis, Mo. ONE-ROUND SYLVESTER. P. S.—Prefers. Stiggall. GOT COLD FEET! Christy Williams Backed Out of a Fight With Jack Mitchell for a $200 Purse. ST. LOUIS, Mo.-Dear Sporting Editor--Christy Williams and Jack Mitchell were matched for a $200 purse for the two players who won the Colored middleweight championship belt from Old Man Kid Ash got cold tee and would have paid $60 for the $60 and two round-trip tickets when he beat the Old Man Ash and a purse was put by me on the tee. I paid $20 for C. Club, which amounted to $200. And, would you believe me, that LIEBER'S GOLD- THE WORLD'S STAND Indianapolis Card Palming Books, D. I. NEWARK, Md. Box 40 Strictly Pure New Phones: INDIANAP Christy shook his head—nothing doing! I suppose he remembered Jack Mitchell when he fought him last year and he was still trimming on a minute's notice—all but knocked him out. Now Jack claims the championship and wants to meet all comers, barring none. He's Future City A. C. Club, St. Louis, Md. The Mineral Springs Buffet and Billiard Parlor Bill McCullough, Prop. 3517 State Street, Chicago, Illinois THE FREEMAN IN BALTIMORE Get The Freeman any time while in Baltimore. For sale by Harry McCubbins, agent, 516 W. Conway St., or Camden St. baggage rooms Harrison's Restaurant 3515 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois Special Bill of Fare Pure Cream & Butter Open Day and Night GOOD COFFEE COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE. State of Indiana, Marion County, ss: In the Circuit Court of Marion County, the State of Indiana. No. 27218. Amanda Thompson vs. Clarence Thompson. Complaint - defense. Be it known that, on the 6th day of December, 1918, the above named plaintiff, by her attorneys, filed in the Circuit Court of Marion county, in the state of Indiana, her complaint against the above named defendant, Clarence Thompson, in said plaintiff having in said clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant, Pierce Thompson, is not the defendant, Clarence Thompson, that said cause of action is for divorce and that the defendant is a necissary plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to appear in said court, and answer or demurre on the 5th day of February. Best Service and Quality. Open Day and Night 3102 State St. and 3457 State St., Chicago, Illinois THE KEYSTONE HOTEL! NEWLY RE-OPENED Including Ladies' and Gent's Cafe up Staire. Special Rates to the Theatrical Profession. JACK R. DUNCAN, Proprietor 3022 State Street, Chicago, Illinois now therefore, by order of said court, said defendant last above named is deemed to have been guilty of said complaint against him and that unless he appear and answer or demur thereto at the calling of said cause on the 5th day of February, 1917, he was deemed to have been a day of said court, to be begun and held at the court house in the city of Indianapolis, on the 1st Monday in February, 1917, said complaint and he was deemed to have been guilty and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. Waiters' and Porters' Headquarters. Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars J. A. BARBER, Prop. 17 E. 35th Street CHICAGO, ILL. THRODORE STEIN, JR. Clerk. JAMES MURPHY, for Plaintiff. HOTEL BROWN TEENANJONES'PLACE 3445 State Street, Chicago, Illinois Finest Buffet and Cafe on State Street Chinese and American Restaurant Up Stairs Phones Doug 5477-5491; Auto. 71-750. TEENAN JONES, Prop. 34th & South Wabash Ave. Douglas 9997 New in Chicago For Wife, Mother or Daughter Recommended by Press and Pulpit F. C. Brown, Prop. Jackson's Jewelry Shop Chicago's Greatest Colored Jewelers Headquarters for Diamonds Watches and Fine Jewelry. Our Repair Department is Complete and Satisfaction is Guaranteed. C. J. JACKSON, Prop. 3242 S. State St, Chicago, Illinois Has curved thousands of cases of GONOR for you. Send in plain package for $1.00. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY These tiny CAPSULES are superior to Balsam of Copaiba, Cubeba or Injections, and RELIEVES in MIDY 24 HOURS These diseases without inconvenience. Sold by all druggists. The Little Palace Buffet! HARRY BASKIN, Pres. High Class Cabaret Refined Entertainment The Best Place in Chicago to Spend a Pleasant Evening N. W. Corner 29th and State Sts., Chicago, Illinois Boys Exchange Buffer A tall line of Wines, Liquorand Cigars always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all. When out for a good time, stop in. BRUTUS OWENS, Prop. The Elite Cafe and Buffet 483 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind 3030 State Street, Chicago, I. Douglas 3256-5971. Automatic 72-379 Known from Coast to Coast for its High Class Cabaret and First Class Service A. F. Codooze & J. H. Whitson, Props. Cass Harris, Mgr. Most Beautiful Place on the South Side High Class Entertaining Every Afternoon & Evening B. ROTHOUSE, Prop. 3700 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois DOUGLAS! Wholesalers and Retailers of Imported and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars We recommend especially our Private Stock Rye and Burbon. We carry a full line of Bottle Beer. We deliver to all parts of the city free of charge. We pack and ship to all parts of the country. Wolfson Brothers, Props. 2906 South State St. 3459 South State St. Phone Calumet 6243; Auto. 76-144 Phone Douglas 9222; Auto. 76-263 Chicago, Illinois THE NEW GREATHOUSE! Will be pleased to meet you at my new place. Ten Neatly Furnished Rooms for gentlemen only. I solicit patronage on merit of goods. Pool and Billiards. 325-327-329 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Indiana Archie Greathouse, Proprietor. "From Coast to Coast" Lincoln Highway 5 Cent Cigar. Hamilton-Harris & Co. Distributors They have just arrived Some of the prettiest combs we have ever seen to sell at such temptingly low prices, 50c and $1.95. We won't attempt to describe any of these, simply stating that most of them are imitation shell with ornamental tops richly set with rhinestone and imitation sapphires, amethysts and other jewels. Lines of gold or silver add to the decorative features. If you want to profit by this special holiday offering, do not delay your coming. —Street floor. L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. DON'T WORRY. Let me ask you what's your hurry Along life's journey, day by day; Also tell me why the tree Seems to live life away? Do you think your read the longer, your troubles more than mine? Or is it you feel I'm stronger, And to me fate dealt more kind? Tis not so, so please don't think it, For I've troubles all my own; But when it comes, just do not shirk it Fie it square—tis easier borne. Then, again, you need the changes in life inconveniences bring; For this life in it hurts; Has its hurts and aches and stings. But for every pain that's given There's a balm for every one; And from life they can be driven If we would but trust, God some helps well. LOCAL. Prof. E. W. Diggs, principal of school 63, spent Thanksgiving with his' parents in Madisonville, KY. Mrs. Amos Thompson has returned from a trip to the guest of her sister, Miss Monica Henderson. The Shriners of Indianapolis will tender Mr. Clarence Dunlap, Thirty-third and Imperial Penthouse, a banquet hall in the city. Floyd Fisher, formerly of Pittsburgh, has returned to the city and is now permanently located with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Berne Fisher, in West Fremont. The Good Citizens' League, of which F. B. Ransom is president, held a meeting last Monday evening at Pythian Hall, in the city's conditions of Negroes in this city. The principal addresses were made by the Rev. Charles Summer Williams, pastor of the Church of the Nativity, Mary E. Cable, principal of school No. 24. An effort is being made by the league to better home conditions for theaux of Negroes coming here from South. EMANCIPATION CELEBRATION. On Dec. 31 an emancipation celebration will be held at Bethel church. The speakers will be Senators H. S. Newman, Samson, Gurley Brewer, and Rey, Herod. REV. CHAS. S. WILLIAMS TO AD DRESS WOMAN'S COUNCIL The Woman's Council will meet with Mrs. J. Walter Hodge Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. A special program will be rendered in the Christmas season and the third anniversary of the Council's organization. Rev. Charles S. Williams, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church, will mime an annual Christmas Spirit," and Mrs. W. E. Brown will give a group of Christmas stories. FORMER INDIANA MINISTER PASSES IN MIDNAM DENVER, COLORADO Rev. Nathan L. Bray, an aged member of the Indiana A. M. E. conference passed away at his home, 1146 South Hawthorne Drive, Indianapolis, December 7, 1916, after many years of suffering from asthma. Rev Bray is well known and highly respected in this state, where he has served as a member of the Board, fully. Ambition and devotion to his calling has helped to sustain him through all his years of affection. He was a devoted husband, father, Bray Settle, five years, Charles, Albert Ora, Louis and Franklin Bray. DR, SUTTON E. GRIGGS ON "THE MASTER'S MESSAGE" SUNDAY —Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Sunday the monster meeting will have as its speaker Dr. Sutton E. Griggs of Nashville, Teen Dr. Griggs of Nashville, and Dr. Will speak on "The Master's Message." All men are urged to hear this wonderful man. Mr. Francis Johnson will lead the session. Montrose Wise will be special soloist. The physical department is increasing its enrollment very rapidly, and a new coach will be introduced. The basketball season opens Monday evening, Dec. 18, with a game between the team of the association and the team of the league. The team has been training and an exciting game is anticipated. The admission will be 15 cents. A great deal of interest is manifested in the Tuesday Evening Bible Study Have You Got Your New FALL HAT? The usual high quality—a great variety of new style ideas—plenty of color— and the same old price $2.00 LEVINSON THREE STORES 37 M Paun. St. 41 S. III. Mkt. & III. St. Open Saturday Evening We Send Hats by Parcel Post if Requested. Club, as the increased enrollment will show. Rev. E. A. Clark, pastor of Allen Chapel, is director of this campus, and the Bible Study Club will work from work to the Bible Study Club may do so, as a supper is served at 6:30 p.m. m. at a small cost. All men of the club will be required to regardness of association membership. The automobile school opened Monday evening with an encouraging enrollment. The class this year is being taught by Mr. Route. The class is held three times a week, namely, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Students will be taught from the beginning, thus enabling a man to rise to better positions. The rates are very reasonable, and we are encouraged to participate of all. For further information, ask at the office of the association. The religious activities in the junior division will be provided a provement. During the Christmas vacation period a tournament will be held, in which will appear the younger pong players and cue roque. Prizes will be awarded the respective victors. The Boys' Council and Court of Hon- or will meet Saturday at 1 p. m. meers at its meeting Saturday at 3 p. m. The music-living public of Indianapolis is going to be given a chance, with the Original Fisk Jubilee Juertet will appear in the city under the auspices of the association. This stellar organization will present interests of Fisk University, the school of music, the presservation of the folk song of the Nile Race. The members of the quartet are: James A. Myers, director, tenor; reader, Samuel A. Foster, business manager, Mr. James A. Foster, principal Mrs. James A. Myers, contralto. The artists have also made records for Columbia and Victor graphophones. "GET-TOGETHER"AFFAIR. White and Colored Republicans of the Sixth Ward Hold Banquet. White Republicans and colored Republicans to the number of more than 100,000 in the ward Republicans at Senate avenue and Walnut street street night night. It was what they called a "get-together" party, and Jackson was toastmaster, and there was speaking all early morning. Jackson speeches were made by Joseph Broyles, Clarence R. Martin, Dr. S. A. Furniss, William E. Davis, H. W. Klausmann, William E. Davis, H. W. Klausmann, Dodson, Dr. J. R. Norrell, Michael Jefferson, Dr. Joseph A. Ward, Michael Grounger, Nothing was said by any of the speakers about candidates for city nominations, but a number of candidates were present and they were active. GREAT SECRETS. Black arts, roots, herbs, mirrors, bones, hands, loadstones, magnetic sand, horoscopes, receipts, treasury secrets, etc. to such benign sending 10 cents for particulars. I will send free instructions disclosing how one may acquire the materials and avoid influence. Address R.D. Wester, Box 131, Montgomery, Ala. NOTICE TO THE AGENTS OF THE MADAME C. J. WALKER MAN- UFACTURING COMPANY, JNDIANAPOLIS My Dear Co-Workers: You are hereby notified that during the month of August, 1917, at a place called the National Body of Agents who are regular qualified and duly registered on the books of the Company, into a national body, to have a National Body of Workers, with a common intent and purpose; second, to know who the agents of the National Body of Agents are; third, to protect all such agents against misrepresentations and false statements of fakes and imposters, and last, to have this organization, its rules and procedures established until it will be utterly impossible for any one to handle our goods, unless such a one is a regular agent of the National Organization. To encourage and stimulate this spirit organization beginning August, 1917, we will give a hundred dollars ($000.00) in prizes to the agents selling the largest number of returning to the largest number of boxes in good condition; to the agent sending in good condition; to the number of new agents; and to the agent selling to the National Organization referred to above. These prizes will range from five dollars ($5.00) to one hundred dollars ($100.00). To further help and encourage this movement from the date of this notice to the time of the meeting of the National Association of New agents and supply them with outfits, upon the receipt of ten dollars ($10.00), at this office, with the understanding that they will pay the balances to the date of the National Organization. All who wish to compete in this contest, please send in your name and address. THE MADAM C. J. WALKER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. THE HAWAIIAN HAIR GROWING PREPARATIONS WILL SATISFY. All hair dressers realize the importance of a realtime, high-quality, dependable hair. Therefore the market is being flooded continually with many and superior prep images, and the service rather than to build up the business. Many are made of silk, beige, BEFORE and AFTER, which the papers should be ashamed to print. Make no such claims, but the merit of our goods has been demonstrated by giving perfect satisfaction to the pictures, and the result of the slightest change being made in their manufacture. Our success lies in the system and system of manufacture. Each prep aration is prepared to perform its particular duty, as there is NO preparation that can be made that can cure all manner of scalp diseases and grow the hair at the same time successfully. Our method of treating the scalp is to each scalp in a manner that is best suited for its particular condition. In order that each customer has access to our goods and our agents may be able to give the most effective treatments we have for them, we must use in connection with the other preparations in giving our treatments. Successful as you wish to be then send for our terms which you will find more attractive than to other and offering a profit. We offer a great opportunity to all desiring to take up the scalp treatment, to work with and teach more to our agents about the care of the scalp than any other system. Those who wish to treat their own THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. hair we offer a six weeks' treatment we offer a six weeks' treatment registered mail, money order or check. Address all mail to MME. T. G. B. BREWER, E. 624 N. West St., Indianapolis, Ind. CHRISTIE FIGHTS DRAW WITH BATTLING LEVINSKY. Special to The Freeman. The Indianapolis middleweight, Christie, the Indianapolis middleweight, and Battling Levinsky of New York fought 15 rounds to a draw here last night. It was the first round and for the first ten rounds he had a good shade the best of the milling. He kept the best of the bout progressed, and what he lost in the early rounds he made up in the closing sessions. Early in the fight he lost up an oed wound on Levinsky's face, and later brought the blood from his nose. It required several rounds for the Eight. He was far the best at unfighting, and from then on he attempted to keep the battle at close range. His left jaw worried him, and he slipped over a right swing that landed on the Indianapolis pug's nose. Christie's perfect condition kept him in the running at the finish and in the opinion that he was entitled to a decision by a shade. CALL OF THE VAGRANTS. There's a place for criminals in a cell, That's not for vagrants, it seems. For crime is crime we know quite well, And vagrants are horrible dreams. Some "vags" are weak degenerates, And some won't work at all. Others are ugly potentates, Who are living along on their gall. The vagrant's call is up to all, The local hoboes a few, To aim to work and not to fall, And live life over anew. Mr Russell BUSINESS LOCALS Woodline Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blouda Bar Drug Store. Wanted, good barber, white trade. Address Clarence Dunlap, Newton Claypool building, Indianapolis, Ind. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail in receipt of his patients. He had others; will cure you. Address R. F. Blouda, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. PATENTS—Send sketch for free opinion. We help sell patents. Milo B. Stevens & Co., 617 F. street, Washington. Established 1864. Who knows a good town where a few hundred dollars could be spent to treat a patient. Nothing south of St. Louis or Kansas City. Correspondence invited. Address "Business," care the Freeman. Mother's Asthma and Cold Relief is the best home remedy made, so they say. This medicine is $1.00 a bottle. The medicine is sold at Mrs. Jennie Henderson, 527 South Twelfth street, Springfield, Ill. "If you haven't used Seeby's Quinade for the hair, you have missed all the benefits of it. You have a famous pomade brings. Why not go to your druggist and get a jar now, and use it as the directions tell you—then use it for a great improvement in your hair and scalp." Lost daughter. $25.00 reward. Would like to hear from my daughter, Katie, as she visits Miss Nellie Washington, last heard from was five years ago in Texas. She is now in her information in regard to her whereabouts will be appreciated. Please contact 232 Kansas avenue, Topeka, Kans. READ THIS. Thousands of our friends are selecting their gifts wisely this year by presenting to their friends one of the G. A. Morgan's hair pressing caps and a bottle of his Italian hair oil, that keeps the hair in perfect condition and trains it while you sleep. Used by men, women and children. Price of cups $1.00, and oil, 25c. Mail orders promptly attended to. Address the G. A. Morgan Hair Refining Co., 5200-5210 Harlem avenue. Aluminum Gifts for the Housewife and the Little Girl Three-Piece Table Set, 23c This three-piece aluminum set consists of salt and pepper shaker and toothpick holder. Each piece is weighted on the bottom so that it can not be turned over. An attractive little Christmas gift for the housewife 23c Two-Piece Crumb Set, 89c Just what mother's been wanting; something to take the crumbs off the table without spilling them on the rug. This beautiful aluminum set consists of tray and scraper with a rich stamped design. Set 89c Give that little daughter of yours one of these aluminum tea sets or a set of wooden chairs, a pleasant hour "playing house," a pleasant hour "playing house," a beautiful Christmas box, all for a beau- LILLY & STALNAKER 114-118 E. Washington St. Xmas Money Saving Sale! Special Discounts on our Entire Line. Buy Now at a Saving. Bargains in Used Instruments During this sale we will offer Used Instruments at remarkably low prices. Call at Once While This Stock is in Tact MANUFACTURERS Established 1862 18-20 N. Penn. St. The Best Place on the Avenue for ...Diamonds, Jewelry and Watches... at the sign of the Red Clock EDW. J. KAPPELER, Jeweler 338 Indiana Ave., Old 3237 JOHH T. CUSACK Wholesale and Retail Dealer in China, Glass & Household Furnishings Hotel China and Bar Glassware Est. 1889; Old Phone 4053 357-61 W.Wash. St., Indianapolis, Ind. The company at present carries a capital stock of $ 500.00, with 123 shares at $ 10.00 a share yet to be disposed of. The executive officers of the company are Henry S. Lane, president; O W. Collins, vice president; S. V. Lane, secretary and Daniel Burrows, M D, treasurer. New York Cut Rate Meat Market You will be Treated Right. Old Phone, Main, 6086 ENJOY ELECTRICITY! House wiring may now be obtained on the payment plan, one-fourth cash, balance in twelve monthly payments. Material and labor costs from $13 60 upward, according to amount of work done. All work guaranteed to meet requirements of Inspection Bureau. Call Main 1828 for an estimate. Indianapolis Light and Heat Co. Johnston's Milwaukee ..CHOCOLATES.. "Keep on Nibbling" Murr-Hall Co., Dist. 30-32 South Capitol Loans on all Kinds of Personal Property at Legal Rates $10 00 and Upwards Old Phone, Main 2923 New Phone, 2250-K Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 6:00 p.m. 235-241 Indiana Ave., STOCK F At $10.00 Henry S. Lane 4405 State Street The company at present carries a co at $10.00 a share yet to be disposed of; are Henry S Lane, president; O W. Coll and Daniel Burrows, M D., treasurer. New York Cut Ra CHA You w 224 W. Vermont St., ENJOY ELEC House wiring may now be obtai fourth cash, balance in twelve m labor costs from $13 60 upward done. All work guaranteed to Bureau. Call Main 1828 for an Indianapolis Lig Johns Milwaukee ..CHOCO "Keep on Murr-Hall Co., Dist. Loans on all Kinds of Personal Property Security Mortgage Licensed at Rooms 207 India Corner Washington Old Phone, Main 2923 New Phone, 2250-K ENGAGEMENT RINGS.. We specialize in engagement rings. We also make a feature of wedding rings. We also season for wedding jewelry, thoughtful people are making selections because first choice is best — Diamond Rings $20.00 up Wedding Rings $ 4.00 up J.P.MULLALLY DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 Monument Place. High School Students ```markdown ``` I am showing a fine line of American and Swiss Watches in gold-filled cases, in thin model styles. 17 jeweled movements, at $12, $15, $20, $25 Ladies' 15 jeweled gold-filled bracelet Watches. $12 50, $16 to $25. Any student mentioning this ad before December 15 will receive $1 rebate on any $10 or over purchase CARL L. ROST The House of Quality 25 NORTH ILLINOIS STREET The Sign of the Street Clock in the Middle of the Block. No Plated or Filled Bings Sold Here Notice! The Freeman is on sale at Chelsea, 285 Anson street, Detroit, Mich. Loaned on Watches Diamonds, Revolvers, Kodak, Etc. All loans are insured against loss of money. All loans are fair and courteous treatment to all. Try when in need of money. Bargains in Diamonds and Watches. Mainsprings replaced for 60. guaranteed one year. Burton Loan and Jewelry Co. 88 Monument Place. CHRISTMAS Suggestions AT CARTER'S 159 N. Illinois St. Men's Furnishings! Silk Shirts, Bath Robes and Neckwear. --- PORO Is Anxious to Meet Your Scalp and Hair PORO Insists on Meeting Your Scalp and Hair PORO Will Make Special Arrangements TO MEET YOUR Scalp and Hair Will You Give PORO The Chance? Poro College Co., 3100 Pine St., Dept. A, St. Louis, Mo. J. C. PATTON We Make a Specialty of High Class Photos, Framing and Enlargeme.te. Call us for Home Portraits, Groups, Iteriors and Exterior: Cuts and Lantern Slides on short notice. Kodaks and Kodak Films, Amateur Finishing. Post Cards made while you wait. New Pho. 1804 K Home Office 308-313 Majestic Bid., Indianapolis, Ind. Issues an up to date Health and Accident Policy on weekly payments. We guarantee this company -The Freeman. WOLF BROS. IMPROVED GIANT BRASS HAIR STRAIGHT- ENER AND DRYER COMB. 75c ALCOHOL HEATER 75c Postage Paid Anywhere in U. S. Length of Comb 9 inches. Agents Wanted Made of solid brass, has 32 teeth, round between teeth and on top. Does not cut the hair WOLF BROS., 1214 North Senate Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Great Piano Bargains! National Candy Co. Makers of Fine Chocolates Indianapolis, Indiana Chistmas Presents that will Please Gray, Gribben & Gray Big, First-class Stock to select from; High Grade Jewelry and Watches. Standard Pianos sold on Easy Payments. 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Remember, Come CODY'S Closing-Out Sale MILLINERY Gold, Silver Hats, All New Ideas, $1.98, $2.98 to $4.98 Trimmed and Untrimmed Silk Velvet Shapes, all sizes and colors, $2.00 to $4.00 values.....98c 1888-A Merry Christmas to Our Many Readers-1916 The Freeman Is the peer of Negro Journals, circulating in every State and Territory in the Unit- ed States, an accom- plishment which can not be claimed by any other Negro pub- lication. Send us your subscription at once. AND ETHIOPIA SMALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MR. WAKER THOMPSON --- A. MR. REESE DUPREE, ONE OF NEW YORK'S MOST SUCCESSFUL MUSICIANS. Seven years ago, a youth of not more than twenty-six summers landed in the big metropolis city, burdened down with wildness, which fitted him, as a result of clothes which fitted him, as a boy said, "like high waters and no quarters." The biggest thing that he possesses is with the high water, the high ground, the big iron gates of the great Railroad Terminal, was his ambition. And of that commodity, he had a sufficient supply. This youth was no other than Mr. Reese. The only who is now a man who has been imposing figure in the realm of his profession. In the passing of those seven years, Mr. Dupree, through sheer force of will, ahead of him, was the first to be the first at the foot of the ladder and placed his business card on the very top rung. Incidental to this he has built up very quietly three of the most prosperous furnished looking houses in the city. These are situated at 241 West Forty-first street, consisting of thirty rooms; 255 West Forty-seventh street, which has thirty-two rooms, and 136 West Forty-ninth street, containing floorrooms. Mr. Dupree is a full-fledged Southerner, thank y'suh, and comes from Macon, Ga. And it is said that Southerners are a accorded population of the most unrehearsable, the most synthetic than folk born and reared in the north, which may account for his unswerving generosity and blissers at heart. His hand has been a hell People in Atlantic City, N. J., well know Reese Dupree, through this generosity in 1945, to aid Miss Marie Williams, who has been suffering for years with an affliction which robbed her of her power to walk during that time, stands for anything, he will always be acclaimed by that city as being THE HAYES TRIO FINDS CHAUTAUQUA WORK BOTH INTERESTING AND EDUCATING. The Hayes Trio, composed of Roland W. Hayes, tenor and manager, William H. Richardson, baritone, and William S. Lawrence, pianist, was engaged with musical institutions throughout the country, "this past summer and proved to be a distinct success." One of twenty-eight musical companies engaged, and the only Colored company. And was on the circuit for ten weeks in the eastern section of the country. They sang in eight states, sixty cities, to one hundred and twenty audiences in twenty every day except Sunday. The entire trip cost $2,000. The program was arranged in three parts, viz: (a) Classical and operatic. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. (b) Semi-classic, and (c) Folk-lore. Dr. Hayes gave an explanation of the operative numbers and folk-lore before rendering them. Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., and which was formerly pastored by Henry Ward Beecher, was the first with the years. The aggregate report from sixty towns which had chautauqua and whose scale of percentage of satisfaction which each company gave was as follows: (a) especially satisfactory; (b) satisfactory and (c) unsatisfactory. The Hayes Trio, 76 per cent. especially-satisfactory and 24 per cent. satisfactory and per cent unsatisfactory. Mr. H. H. says this tour: "It was the most interesting and educating musical experience I've had in these four years that I have traveled over the country in concert. It was our first experience at chautauqua and our first few programs were both exciting and trying as we were not on to the set of tent singing. As we sang, or to be more exact, shouted our songs it was the same thing as we had to be so. It was not so much as we did not hear ourselves but were long to be caught out the chautauqua brick, and this is how did it. On the other hand, I was going to be the top of my voice and VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER 52 ```markdown ``` When Walker Thompson first made his appearance at the Lafayette theater, he was going to take a high place among the outstanding artists of the year, and he was who kindly blessed by nature, and who has chosen a career for which he is eminently fitted. In recent years he has exhibited such a brilliant dramatic understanding that easily places him one of the greats. No player has shown greater versatility, and displayed finer genius than he. One of the accomplishments will still remain the triumph of this young artist, is the magnificent interpretation which he brought to his work. Adam Kramer, a notable drama produced by Negro players. In this gripping play he was Louis Floriot, a young lawyer, who was imprisoned by whom he did know. Those who remember the brilliant effort of this young man in bringing out every shade of tense, emotional drama, the role will readily attribute it as perhaps the notable dramatic effort of any Negro in the country. The high quality of his characterized all his work. In "A Pair of Sixes" he was the same delightful, dashing and brilliant actor, who was being as he is serious and devoted student of the drama he should be A. H. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1916. decided that he would go around to the front of the tent to see what my voice carried, and to his great surprise he found himself, so to speak, almost prostrated by the four hours of my voice. When the name of the platform he said to me, "If I will wish your audience to do your things," he said, "so loudly on their ears." So from that time on we took things easy, conserved our energies, saved our voices, and pleased our audiences more. Another amusing thing I received was us was the little of no knowledge white people. The fact was the music of us, and the content of his music he achieved. As we went from town to town we were constantly confronted with such statements as the following: "Why, we have never heard music of the same person from us, and did not know there were such finished sings in the place." We have heard the mlms, a single song, and a long-standing with which you do, I think it is remarkable that you give your classics a little way than you do. If you have your own music, a more wonderful way than you can, I have a great�ing of the day after day one can easily imagine the two-fold feeling which came over us: that of gratification on hearing our efforts spoken of in such a comprehensive state of life of the most right thing that heretofore should have been representative musicians failed, a represent the Newsman, the show, and a great representative musician. It is too bad that even now the general run of our singers are not willing to make a sacrifice of a few years to preparatory work or the more of the time they're to take just enough time to attract the attention of people and so we engage in the first vaudeville manager who comes along and offers them—what they term as a flattering sum—and which in reality is nothing—they throw up their study and go off to vaudeville all the time. It is not a good one to be so far away from the words of the foreign and the old children before entering upon our fields of vocal, the need for the help of the people who are moreலish. It is not a good one to be so far away from the words of the race. It was indeed gratifying to me, however, a known view that the purposes for which a originally set out to gain in the public service was allowed to play the role of the唱er. It was the most complex thing to be the initial of the Hayes Trio was capable and did demonstrate the ability to the extent of making a large number of white people who heretofore accepted the statement that Negraves are not capable of doing anything of a high order and real importance. It is as capable, if given an opportunity as any other nationality. "The chaitauqua, therefore, has taught me that thorough preparation in one's work is necessary, and has further stimulated within me a desire and threefold determination to fully myself until I shall have attained unto perfection itself. It has also taught me my responsibility to my race as a man as to enacting it, and the art of presenting my program in such a manner as to exerting expressions of 'especial satisfaction' and 'satisfaction' from my auditors." MR. WILLIAM (BABE) TOWNSEND, GENTLEMAN, SHOWMAN, ARTIST AND LEADER. anced companies of Colored dramatic players, together with a circuit of three of the finest theaters, especially built for Colored people's patronage, in the country. They are the Lafayette, in New York City; the Howard, in Washougal, D.C.; the Touraine, in New Orleans; and the Pa. is now being built by this corporation in the big city of Philadelphia, Pa. Who's looney now? Mr. Townsend started in the show business with S. H. Dudley's "His Honor, the Barber Company," from where he went with the late J. Leubrie Hill's "My Friend From Dixie Company." He was also a member of the company. He was again seen with J. Lubrie Hill's famous "Dark Town Follies." In the majority of these aggregations, this young fellow has held down the very important and responsible position of stage manager. His theatrical activities have taken him over the big time circuit of U. O. With a number of theatrical companies, he "Original Ones" and Messenger Boys' Quintette. He is a bass singer of considerable note. In fact he is the real and original little fellow with the BIG voice. Mr. Townsend is just the kind of man the profession is badly in need of as a leader. It is not only the ability of saying things, but the happiness of meeting them. He is also a butt aggressive to the fighting point. A thorough business man and a real artist. of a Woman's "Honor," The Espaced Lunatic," Miss Black and Tan from Alabama," Love and Loyalty," A Star Boarder," From Down Home to State Street," A Country Dinner," A Country Girl," and quite a few others with the Metropolitan city stamper. Approval. They extend a merry Christmas They can be reached at all times at their permanent residence, 25 West 133nd street, New York City. A. B. its staggering companies of Colored dramatic players of the finest theaters, especially built for C country. They are the Lafayette, in New York, where now being built by this corporation in the city. Who's looney now? Mr. Townsend st. S. H. Dudley's "His Honor, the Barber Company," he has built and played with the Whitney Brothers' "Smart Set C" again seen with J. Lubrie Hill's famous "Djority of these aggregations, this young itinerary has taken him the big time circling of reputable acts, namely, "The Dixie Sera Messenger Boys Quintette." He is a bass player and musical director. He send is just the kind of man the profession. He is not only in the habit of saying things, of executing them. He is always a gentle ing point. A thorough business man and a THE LOVE OF THE WEEK BROWN & DEMONT. LILLYN—BILLY. International Entertainers. of a Woman's Honor," "The Espaced Lunat Alabama," "Love and Loyalty," "A Star Board Street," "A Country Dinner," "A Country Gita the Metropolitan city stamp of approval, and a prosperous New Year to all. They can be reached at all times at the 132nd street, New York City. THEATRICALS VS. JOURNALIST. (By Hi Henry Scott.) Clay Price, the popular and versatile correspondent of The Freeman, is now forming through what might be rightly formed a crisis in his career, modest and unassuming as he is, modest of the Mr. H. report, hence- ized lies," con- tains, as can stand. have become history and the men and women who prepared the way for or bestowed the name of Mr. William "Babe" Townsend, in this noble work, we cannot very well forget Mr. William "Babe" Townsend, in professional wisdom and experience, I remember that it has been only a few leaps back, when Townsend uttered in my presence his opinions refuted by the companies for the playing of high-class drama productions. He spoke directly to the theater-goers at large concerning the advisability of forming such companies for legitimate stock work, making use of the theatrical columns of the theater, and the companies. He agitated, pleaded for, and demanded a legitimate field for qualification. The prescripted and buttoned present people, and out of the profession as well as many people belonging to the opposite intelligent audiences, effort to secure intelligent audiences. On the corners, in the club rooms and in the office of different Colored newspapers, the prescripted and buttoned members to everybody who would listen, that 'the time was at hand for the Colored artist to discard the time-worn-out act of ridicule and to attempt Older performers who answered him said "tut tut, that kid's as crazy as a daffidil". But was he? The Quality Amusement Corporation, which entered the field of operations that Mr. Townsend had previously urged others to see, have succeeded so well that from its start of one small stock company, it has today three large and well bad players, together with a circuit of three. For Corred people's savings, in the New York City; the Howard, in Wash-Baltimore, Md., and a new theater is the big city of Philadelphia, Pa. and started in the show business with Company," from where he went with From Dixie Company. He was also Set Company" two seasons, and was "Dark Town Follies." In the man- young fellow has held down the very stage manager. His theatrical activi-me circuit of U. B. O. with a number of Seranaders," Original Newspapers, and mass singer of considerable note. In fellow with the BIG voice. Mr. Town- einsimly in need of as a leader things, but possesses the happy facultenteman, but aggressive to the fight- and a real artist. Lillyn Brown and Billy DeMont, the well known vaudevillians and authors, have been to the East. About 14 months ago when they first invaded the east, they made an indelible impression and was styled by Black Diamonds of Vaudeville. After working for every reputable agent in New York, they moved to the welcome, they formed a stock company and have been working ever since, and they have had in their company some of the best playwrights available. Their style of playlets are free from slap stick or suggestiveness, and have made gregarious and skeptical audiences the east. They are the first colored producers to open the eyes of the new audience, since the dramatic craze, and have just finished a run at the New Lincoln, and then for the engagement with Philadelphia with Baltimore to follow. Up to date, they have worked since January 1, 1916, 317 They have to offer to the public the following play and plays in Boston, Melo, Civic, Rural, Comedy and regular dramas, Musical Comedies, Sketches, Tablids and Serials, namely: "Double Bass," "Nick O' Time," "Revelation," "Retribution," "The Penalty," "The Mysterious Man," "Night at the Lodge," "The Bargler," "At the County Fair," "The Stool Pigeon," "The Heart of Kentucky," "Dos Black and," "The Fice Lunatic," "Miss Hope and," Tann from Boarder," "From Down Home to State try Girl." and quite a few others with val. They extend a merry Christmas at their permanent residence, 25 West of the affair has reached your office. Of the affair is known in our city as a reporter and a theatrical promoter and the troupe troop called the "Darktown Follies," has sued Mr. Price for breach of contract. He and the well-known former promoter, Galen Cohen, can have no standing in court, so why should he --- MISS MARGARET HUBBARD BROWN. "AMERICA'S PREMIER DESDAMONA" I am passing away a few minutes glancing over the kind things "various in my papers" played at me and that Mr. Sterling Wright's "Desdemona" in Mr. Sterling Wright's "Othello Company." The Boston Post published last May 16, this: "Margaret Hubbard Brown, who is alternating in the play, part so well that she was given considerable personal applause and was second in the approbation of the audience only to Sterling Wright." And on May 23 the Philadelphia Ledger said of me: "The 'Desdemona' well the 'super-sable Venetian.' And in her acting there was no suggestion of race, so far as voice and acting went." On May 23 the Philadelphia Press said Margaret Brown was convincing "Desdemona" acting the pure, gullible wife with feeling and passion. **May 23** the North American of Philadelphia said of her: "Margaret Brown as 'Desdemona' was a conspicuous character." The New York Telegraph published on May 16, this account: "Appeared in the play, part so well that Brown who was the 'Desdemona' DEMOS & JONES, POPULAR VAUDE- VILLE ARTISTS. It has long been our pleasure to sit through fifteen to twenty minutes of the popular Jones & Ross act when playing at one of local theaters, and it has long been our pleasure to record the always dazzling impressions this versatile pair have always made. Miss Ella Ross, the female end of the team. DEMOS JONES. is the possessor of a really good sing- ing guitar, and he knows how to best use it. While Mr. Demos Jones, besides having a remarkable skill, has also par par exe- cence, both members making a very pleasing stage appearance. The Jones & Ross team (5) product of the company. THE WOMEN'S HERITAGE ELLA ROSS. years before the public have played in houses belonging to the "big time" circuit as well as having delighted the public in househouses. This team is good to look upon and good to listen to. They are singers of natural abilities and dancers of no mean degree. They are well costumed and fit nicely in the stage of any theater. worry. "He who comes into court must come with clean hands," is the rule of the law for all services contracted for must have a reasonable guarantee for payment. The court's great clearness of vision and superlative perspicacity Mr. Price et al., saw no visible nor for that matter any compensation, hence the withdrawal. Technically wrong, you may say, but in this, the prices, "safety first," is a doctrine that the courts and general public must recognize as taint. Price is the wise eyes peeled. Suppose a judgment is obtained against him, lovely recovery better than the further participation in pseudo theatrical companies and may the decree order him to attend even the greatest of Negro jobs. AND A BRIGHT AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. MRS. CARLOTTA FREEMAN. The distinction of having created varied nature than any other female of the drama by colored players—more credit of Mrs. Carlotta Freeman of the and the more recent Lafayette player specialists, viz.: emotional, character lines of their individual cult, but Mability by invading all of the above than conqueror. Her splendid impenetrable the Fort" won her the distinction of a legitimate, emotional role. The distinction of having created roles (characterizations) of a more varied nature than any other female player of color during the recent advent of the drama by colored players—more distinctive types—probably falls to the credit of Mrs. Carletta Freeman of the original "Anita Bush Stock Company," and the more recent Lafayette players. The majority of leading artists are specialists, viz.: emotional, character or comedy and have hewed close to the BAKER WY lines of their individual cult, but Mrs. Freeman has definitely proven her ability by invading all of the above mentioned fields and issuing forth more than conqueror. Her splendid impersonation as Mrs. Dramley in the "Girl instinction of being the first colored actress to enact a legitimate, emotional role PETER H. MR. SIDNEY KIRKPATRICK. observed him next, and a role in w different shade of work. As "Big Jia tacter, who lives down a shady past, a munity, he appeared every inch the understating to put the plot success the same finished artist who was ever a high standard of dramatic work t joined the Lafayette Players. Blessed ant and carry voice, Mr. Kirkpatrick most gifted of the new school of Nep observed him next, and a role in which fine opportunity was given for a different shade of work. As "Big Jim Garrity" the man with force of character, who lives down a shady past, and rises to an eminent place in the community, he was a master of the plot across. In "The Llion and the Mouse" he was the same finished artist who was ever conscious of his part, and who kept up a high standard of dramatic work that has been conspicuous ever since he joined the Lafayette Playm. Blesses with a fine presence and a good resonance, he was the most frequently be classed as one of the most gifted of the new school of Negro acting. yesterday, but her racial traits were sufficiently evident to rob her of senience, a mental shock that actually those who object to outright miscegement. Miss Brown read her memoirs of intelligence and feeling and acted with a moderation that was gratifying". And on May 17, the Amsterdam News abd this to say: "Mis Margaret Brown's 'Desdemona' is superb, the film we saw seen. It is superb to the 'Desdemona of Miss Marian Tony'—that is, when we saw Miss Tony last. She is the film we saw. Therefore we want to visit the York theatre again this week during one of the shows when Miss Tony applauds her in the film of her 'Desdemona' at the Lafayette theater, we must for the nonce give the 'laurels' to Miss Tony especially in the bed chamber scene, what we can remember of Miss Tony." Since the closing of "THE OTHELLA" COMPANY, my time has been taken up with concert and elecclorary work in churches and clubs. For work of this kind my service may be obtained at a very modern cost. roles (characterizations) of a more layer of color during the recent advent, distinctive types—probably falls to the original "Anita Bush Stock Company," The majority of leading artists are comedy and have hewed close to the Freeman has definitely proven her mentioned fields and issuing forth more nation as Mrs. Dramley in the "Girl being the first colored actress to enact Sidney Kirkpatrick is one of the most versatile actors among the Lafayette players, and brings to his work a dramatic finish and understanding that a stamp in him among big figures in a drama of the world. He has been the Negro. His pronounced versatility has been seen in the many roles in which he has appeared, and in each of them he exhibited a fine background in which he work. He has appeared in his work, and he was particularly fitted, and this coupled with splendid dramatic intuition, has enabled him to appear to distinct advantage in his work. “I’ve been a man,” he makes an attractive “Matinee Idol” that has won for him a unique place in the hearts of the playgoers of this city. His presence on the stage always gives assurance, and inspires confidence, big things. The sequence of the actor, I’ll get it was “The Escape,” one of the most gripping dramas put on by the Elite Amusement Company, that we were attracted to the work of this gifted actor. In this play he has been the most well-spotted society physician, who lives the fashionable uptown apartments, and whose duties carry him to the lower East Side, where he meets and wins the heart of a girl who was longing to escape from the grind of the East Side. Dr. Vron Elden, in the suave manner carefully so gracefully fills the part of life a lived uptown, and offers her the one great escape for which she longed. In this role Mr. Kirkpatrick the man with fone of the part that was truly artistic and refreshing, it was in "Big Jim Garrity" that we wch fine opportunity was given for a dramatic man with fone of rises to an eminent place in the comitist with the dramatic ability and in the Lion and the Mouse" he was conscious of his part, and who kept up has been conspicuous ever since he with a fine presence and a good reson-ould easily be classed as one of the acting. Now Playing New York Lafayette Theatre 131st St. & 7th Ave. Philadelphia Lafayette Theatre Broad & Lombard Sts. Baltimore Colonial Theatre 317 N. Eutaw St. Washington Howard Theatre 7th & Tea Sts. N.W. with the following Cities to follow in the Near Future Pittsburg Detroit Cincinnati Louisville Chicago Indianapolis St. Louis Kansas City Presenting Exclusively High Class Broadway Dramatic and Musical Successes with an All Star Cast of Colored Artists Trusting that we'll be with you soon, we wish you all A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year Lillyn Brown and Will De Mont "The Black Diamonds" of Vaudeville Wish A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year To Everybody. Now playing with our own small company a repertoire of "drama playlets." Permanent Address. FRIENDS, ACQUAINTANCES AND PEOPLE!! Send their cheerful regards to the entire world, and wish A Cheerful Christmas and A Prosperous New Year to everybody in It. Permanent Address New Lincoln Theatre, New York City We wish you a Very Merry Christmas The Clet Club Inc. Syncopated Orchestras and Entertainers, Deacon Johnson, Press. and Gen'l Mgr. 134 W. 53rd St., New York 10 ```markdown ``` IF I HAVEN I seen you Much of Late, t has been because I have been too busy. You will find,me with one of the companies of the'Quality Amusement Corporation; sometimes at the Lafayette Theatre in NewYork City, sometimes at the Howard in Washington, D. C., sometimes at the Colonial in Baltimore, Md. Jam working hard, hank you, and get- A.E. Smyth THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. The New Lincoln Theatre Made of Natural Human Hair, either wavy or crimpy. Can be combed and dressed the same as your own hair. I do not sell to dealers, but the people direct. Write for a Free Catalogue The reason stage performers prefer my wig is that they can also be worn for street wear I also make a complete line of Switches, Transfers mations. Etc. Alex. Marks 652 Broadway, New York City ..To Performers and Public I Wish You A.. Merry, Merry Christmas and A Happy, Happy New Year THE PASSING SHOW IN WASHING TON. Frank Montgomery May Return After Holidays, Frank Montgomery's aggregation of entertainers in the musical comedy, "Back to the Old Home Town," did at least amount to the loss of the show at the Howard and pleased large audiences of people, who understood that the production was "for laughing purposes only." All players are made reputations in age, all the people and other shows. Mr. Montgomery is a droll comedian of the Bert Williams type and his work is a "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog," a hard and conscientious work. The musical comedy stage has a new star in Florence McClain, whose attention to the performance of the band was as well as the other. His her是新んん the new star in the start of the first time. Miss McClain, the Fannie Wise, Nina Hunter, Mae Brown, Hatch, Mr. Montgomery has a beauty program that will be held on any other day. George Stamper, Garland Howard, Charles Mason, Dewey Wineglass, Dave Stratton and Earl West, out of a company that is strong in even years. The show is at the National in Philadelphia this week and will doubtless "make good time" to return engagement here in new skit. Cohan's dramatization of "Get Rich Quick Wallingford," with Sidney Kirkpatrick in the title role, comes to the Howard next week. It had been the original intention of the management to put this play on during the week of the 4th, but remoening the premature presentation of "Raffles," and the disastrous outcome thereof, "The Lion and the Mouse," in which the Kirkpatrick company was "letter perfect," was carried into the Colonial in Baltimore, and the artists were thus given an additional week for the rehearsal of "Wallingford." The show is giving a good account of itself this week in New York City. This company is an exceptionally strong one, embracing such accomplished players as Sidney Kirkpatrick, Clarence Muse, Arthur Ray, Charles Moore, Charles Olden, A. E. DeComathiere, "Hank" Williams, Andrew Bishop, Will A. Cooke, Mattie Wilkes, Audie G. Lewis, Iris Hall and others. Meier Levy - Some Advertiser Meier Levy, that's all, as the classiest advertiser that ever came down the Washington pile, at least since the advent of colorful ads. Meier Levy has been doing in pushing "The City," "Forty-Five Minutes from Broadway," Frank Montgomery's company, and has been doing the gilt-edged variety, and if every man, woman and child in this town is not aware of the attractions offered by Meier Levy, because they won't look into the shop windows and on the dead walls of the capital's four quarters. Meier Levy is the manager of the Quality Corporation. A New Playhouse for S. H. Dudley? S. H. Dudley, looking the picture of health, and as full of ginger as in the set, "Set," breezed into town Sunday "to take a peep at things." He ran down from New York City, where his company, The Dudley Theater, hibernating, and had a big bunch of news under his hat. Being asked as to the report that a group of capitalists are negotiating with him, looking for a new stage and musical comedy house here, your "Uncle Dudley" winked the other eye of centers for the exploitation of their talents. Mr. Dudley is convinced developments of Washington's immense colored population are desirous of having centers for the exploitation of their talents. He is home of the legitimate drama and another to feature high-class vaudeville, novelty acts and musical comedy, and another to feature certals, local dramatic clubs and traveling combinations, which cannot get a hearing under present congested conditions. There is not only ample room for another commodious theater for colored patrons in Washington, but a positive atmosphere. A modern playhouse, adapted to the use of the most up-to-date theatrical productions, seating about 1,200 per cent of the audience. A modern playhouse, adapted to the use of the most up-to-date theatrical productions, seating about 1,200 per cent of the audience. A modern playhouse, would be a gold mine from the opening of its doors. "The Three Twins" Turning 'Em Away at the Howard That effervescent farce comedy and musical extravaganza, The Three Horses is turning on away this week at the Howe House plot hinges on exact likeness of three young men, happily impersonated by Walker Thompson, George E. Brown and E. Abrams. The parts are taken most memorably by Tom Sutton, J. Francois Mores, "Babe" Town- MARIA OF THE GREEK send, Gertie Townsend, Laura Bowman and Abbie Mitchell. We shall have more to say of this admirable production in our next. Abbie Mitchell Leading in Popularity Contest. Considerable local interest is being manifested in the popularity contest and the contestants being members of the Quality Amusement Company. All are well known here by reason of their plays prequired on the Quality's New York-Baltimore-Philadelphia - Washington circuit. Among the ladies, at this time, are Ms. Chas, with 1,580 votes to her credit, and Mrs. Chas, H. Anderson is second, with 1,344. An amateur. Bishop is in the van and an muscular girl, Mitchell, regarded as a "home girl" Mitchell, as a local contingent of theater-goers is watching a playfig that is being weeded for her success. The prizes are $25 in gold for the winning male and female artist. "Close-Up" Views of Plays and Players "Another sweeping "upehaal" in the playyers o f the Quality Amusement Company is threatened, so it said. Miss Iris Hall has decided improvement. She is earnest and industrious, and has all of the hallmarks of a actress of quality in the near future. Mrs. Anita Patti Brown comes to the capital in February under the auspices of the Women and Girls, of which Miss Nannie H. Burroughs is president. The Howard's "super shows" each day are distinctively "society" functions. The beauty and fashion of Washington turn out to these feature picture entertainments at 6:30 p. m. Johnny Woods, with his irresipable "Little Henry," put over the best act (Whis' the doley last week). Mr. the doley is the triumphant of the profession, regardless of race. Lylyn Brown and Bill Demon, after a successful dash in the dramatic arena at the Lincoln, New York City, are adding to their laurels in Philadelphia. They are equally clever in the tightly contorted drama and are drawing cards everywhere. Visitors to New York will find it to their advantage to step into the new "Monterey Tea Room," just opened at 2283 Seventh avenue by Miss Marilyn Sipp, app. 2283 Young's three popular stage leaders. The institution makes a specialty of Mexican and Creole dishes. Miss Herrietta Vinton Davis, the premier electionist, renewed her former positions in dramatic plays, cabage, and games for engagements in and about New York City, where she is a reigning favorite. Miss Herrietta, now 60, lived in Linden street, N. E., Washington, D. C. Of the members of the company figuring in the play, she drew Bishop and Will A. Cooke, are so far, the "sole survivors." Both appear here in "Set Rich Quick Wallingford." A former staff member, she teams gathered from other sources, have formed a stock company to go into Gibson's tandem of the members of the ill-fated "Raffles" combination is undetermined. Miss Laura Bowman is one of the stand-out performers of the Quality Amusement Corporation and has versed as a teacher and highly educated the fine points of the drama and in music. She can present emotional, narrative, and musical facility and to the satisfaction of the public. Her friends would like to see her as another "heroine" part, as she was in "The Wolf," when she made her debut before a Washington audience. The sudden death of Clarence Logan, which occurred here a few nights ago, came as a shock to the profession and was met with indifference as the cause. The remains were cared for by the undertaking firm of Alexander Hensen, and were shipped to Des Moines, where Logan was an experienced theatrical manager and had been connected at various times with Cole & Johnson, J. Leubrie and his leading attractions. His latest work here was as general manager for the Joe Simms "Honey Bunch" company, which played a number of engagements local houses during the last six weeks. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley is to be the director of a monster chorus of 300 voices at a folk song festival to be given Jan. 26 at Carnegie Hall, New York City, under the auspices of the New York branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mme. Hackley is unquestionably the greatest organizer of chouses of this character in America, and this coming function bids fair to be one of the best that she has given to the public in her long and brilliant career. The singers will be drawn from New York City proper, Brooklyn and the nearby cities in New Jersey. George W. Lattimore, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, is chairman of the committee on management. Manager Beauty, Comfort, Satisfaction All Rolled in One by its most enviable reputation of three long years' standing as being the one place in this great city where one may be assured of having only the very best there is to be had in "edibles," prepared by the expert hands of the most capable chefs that money can hire. THE MAJORITY! of the New York colored public who dine out, dine here, and they know this, hence its appreciation has been unstintingly manifested through the direct patronage which crowds these palatial dining rooms every evening. And There is Another Feature! about GOLDGRABEN'S to be appreciated. It is GOLDGRABEN'S celebrated Symphony Orchestra, composed of select lady musicians. The harmony of melodies is an art with them, and music both popular and classical afford to music lovers the same degree of entertainment that they would receive at a high price musicale. Misses Florence Emery and Louise Godfrey composes the singing staff of GOLDGRABEN'S entertainers. Each of these young ladies have sung before the most discriminating of audiences, as well as having enjoyed the distinction of having been "the singing principals" in several of America's foremost Colored Show productions. You May Travel the Country Over! without finding a dining room open to the Colored people's patronage which so reflects in every phase of its service that distinction of what a really good place to dine in should possess, as you will find here at GOLDGRABEN'S. People Who Come Here! soon become acquainted with the large variety of choice food that GOLDGRABEN serves, as well as with the appetizing manner in which this food is prepared. If you are in town during the Holidays of Christmas and New Years, you are cordially invited to come in and enjoy the dinners that Lenox Avenue, Cor.132d Street NEW YORK CITY ODANIEL & RVSSELL ENGRAVING CO. Artists. Photo Engravers Electrotypes PHONES MAIN 3241.NEW 743 6th Floor Rauth Blds 122 E. Ohio St. INDIANAPOLIS.IND. M. B. Andrew Tribble Per. Address: C. V. B. A. Headquarters, New York City WALKER THOMPSON Wishes You All His Sincerest Greetings FOR THE ..Yuletide Season. Am doing "leads" in light and heavy dramas now, and my auditors applause tells me that I am doing well, thank you. Old Friends with whom I have been out of touch of late, I am using this medium to shake hands with you again, and to say Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year Mail reaches me at The Lafayette Theatre, New York City. Hello People! HelloEverybody! A MERRY CHRISTMAS and A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL I am Managing the Picturesque Dining Rooms of ..Goldgraben's.. Now, be Sure to visit Me when YOU come to town Frank Bailey, Caterer and Manager of Goldgraben's 132d St. at Lenox Ave., New York City MY HEART-FELT respects to the World at large, and my Best Wishes for A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year's to everyone. I also wish to send my best regards to my professional friends who much like myself have been too hard at work to correspond. Andrew V. Bishop Permanet Address The Lafayette Theatre, New York City Acts and Managers Tell The S. H. Dudley Theatrical Enterprises YOUR TROUBLES. Positively the oldest and most reliable Agent in the business. Organizer of the First Colored Circuit in the world. Can always place Acts. Managers, place your house on the Dudley Circuit. Address all mail to THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED CCLORED NEWSPAPER Who will be discussed for ages? Teddy Teddy. Deeds diffused on history's pages? Terrible Teddy. Teddy in silence—Teddy in noise. Teddy in joy. Ladies will nickname their brisk little _____ Terrible Teddies. THE FAMOUS OLD KENTUCKY MINSTRELS. (By J. H. Neal.) We are in the state of Mississippi playing to a packed house nightly and the Hunt, are well pleased with the show. This is a show with a reputation. The band and all performers are working with Mr. R. J. Simmons, with his 14 piece band, is setting them wild. Some band. Some of them that are pleasing to the audience. The strelts are Clark & Clark, Young & Young, Antwine & Antwine, Mr. R. J. Simmons, any comedian. She Used to be the Showest Girl in Town, takes two and three nightly. O. Mathes, that bending woman, is the comedian. Next man to do. Nufed. We had the pleasure of meeting the Greater Shesley's Show team to talk with the bunch, meeting Mr. Clarence Powell and many others that we knew. We also met the Teggette Town Amusement Co. here in Greenwich. J. H. Neal had the pleasure of shaking hands with Mr. Prinest Meadows, one of his old home boys, whom he met in the basement, having fair weather. All are smiling because we close Christmas for one week. Regards to all in and out. Buckwheat Stringer's Big 4 Comedy Co. at Opera House, Morgan City, La. Buckwheat Stringer's Big Four Comedy Company with the DeVaux-Klein City, filling twelve days' engagement to a packed audience each and every day. We are forced to handle S. R. O., each day, and second shows each night, and on Thanksgiving night, the company was invited to perform a showcase house, so as to make better convenience or our patronage, both for our company and Mr. Shannon, the mayor of the city, came around and gave every one credit, and the best shows he had ever witnessed. No doubt that when this writing reaches you our season will be ended. After a long, pleasant and prosperous season of thirty-eight weeks we will bring our season of 1916 to a close at Fullerton, Cal., and the show goes into Riverside, Cal., for the winter, which is in the a streed to a middle of Los Angeles. All members of our company have been re-engaged for the season of 1917, which opens early in March, therefore we will only have a short time to rest up, and at that we will very likely form a company of fifteen to eighteen people and fill in the time, providing the required addition of land to can be associated with us, we expect from and around "Frisco" and the "Los." We will let you know the results at our next writing. Our company at present is twelve strong, 10-piece band and two ladies. We regret very much to state that we lost our friend James R. Powell. No, not dead; just did not care to go to California. Our late addition is Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Montague, Harry Smith and Ken K. The entire company and best wishes to the entire profession. All mail will reach us addressed care Cole Bros. Shows. Riverside, Cal. I wish to Thank The Public and My Friends for the Support and Kind Wishes visited on me since have been affiliated with "The Quality Amusement Company's Players", also A Very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year. Best Regards to all of the Boys and Girls of the Profession throughout the Country Permanent Addaess, Lafayette Theatre, New York City The Regent Theatre 1627-29 Penna. Ave., Baltimore, Md. Presents its Compli A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year The Regent Theatre 1627-29 Penna. Ave., Baltimore, Md. Presents its Compli A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year To the Colored Artists Throughout America, and to let them know that this House is always ready to book Singles, Doubles, Novelty Acts and small Stock Companies. Write in for time now if you happen to be laying off. NOTE: Mr. Chas. Mosley, formerly employed at this theatre as Manager, is no longer connected in any capacity. Listen People! Lend Us Your Ears!! We wish to wish You the Merriest of Merry Christmas's and the Happiest of Happy New Years We are booked Solid now at Hayne's Dining Rooms Merry Christmas's and the Happiest of Happy New Years We are booked Solid now at Hayne's Dining Rooms and have the pleasure of offering to almost the same clientele each night the kind of Singing and Piano Playing that Jack Trotter of the FREEMAN says "is most refreshing thing on the whole BILL-OF-FARE Mrs. Lottie Gey K HAYNE'S DINING Friends in Washington Chi "Hello and Have you noticed the "Stars that shine on M the girl who hundreds g York, don't forget to vi Matt Mrs. Lottie Gey Keyer a HAYNE'S DINING ROOM 147 W. 136th St.,... Friends in Washington, Baltimore. Philadelphia, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago and other places "Hello and Merry Christmas" Have you noticed the way Jack Trotter has me billed in his Stars that shine on Many Circuits" column? He says, "She's the girl who hundreds go to hear sing." When you visit New York, don't forget to visit ME. Mattie Harris Friends in Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia,'Boston, Buffalo Chicago and other places Have you noticed the way Jack Trotter has me billed in his "Stars that shine on Many Circuits" column? He says, "She's the girl who hundreds go to hear sing." When you visit New York, don't forget to visit ME. At Hayne's Dining Rooms GEM I Bot 235-241 Indiana A GEM LAUNDRY! Both Phones 1671 35-241 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Indiana 11 The Five Byron Brothers Extend to their Many Friends Greetings of the Xmas & New Year Seasons Working Regular on Big Time In tearing into publicity, Dear People I tore into the show business; I'm what older people in the profession term a "new entrance," but I am devoting lots of hard work in the effort to develop. I wish to present my sincerest wishes for you and the rest of the world to have a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year E. R. ABRAMS Quality Amusement Co. Players Per. Address, Layfayette Theatre, New York City William "Babe" Townsend Wishes You The Merriest Christmas & The Happiest New Year Like I tore into the show business; I'm what older people in the profession term a "new entrance," but I am devoting lots of hard work in the effort to develop. I wish to present my sincerest wishes for you and the rest of the world _____ to have a _____ That you've had in all the years of your life. Am full of hard work, but am getting plenty of Good Results. Shall be glad too hear from all friends at the some old address, Lafayette Theatre, New York City. CABARETS' DOLS Misses MARJORIE SIPP, Singer AND THEODORE GIBSON Pianist are Shouting to Folks Everywhere A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year Permanent Address: New York City Merry Christmas Folks!" Merry Christmas! Have side stepped VAUDEVILLE for the time and am now doing character parts in "drama." Best regards to ends out West and in other sections of the Country. May be out as far youville, Ky. by this time next year—playing for the same company Quality Amusement Corporation. Whenever you hit the big Metis, drop into the Lafayette Theatre and see me. Again, I wish you A Merry Christmas Merry Christmas! Have side stepped VAUDEVILLE for the time being and am now doing character parts in the drama." Best regards to friends out West and in other sections of the Country. May be out as far as Louville, Ky. by this time next year—playing for the same company The Quality Amusement Corporation. Whenever you hit the big Metropolis, drop into the Lafayette Theatre and see me. Charles Olden The Best Place on the Avenue for Diamonds, Jewelry and Watches. at the sign of the Red Clock J. KAPPELER, Jeweler 338 Indiana Ave., Old 323 The Original Smart Set Co. Sixteenth Uninterrupted Season with SALEM TUTT WHITNEY & TUTT J. HOMER "The Hoosier Black and Tan Comedians" Writing their own Songs, Sketches & Shows Now Playing ONE OF MR SCOTT'S CLEVER PORTRAY-ALS. THEATRE BUSINESS OF GETTING INSIDE. OUR FRIEND GEORGE BESIDES MASTERING HIS# OWN TROUBLES FINDSTIME TO HELPA TIPSY BROTHER RECOVER HIS LID. DON'T DO DAT TO ME Mr George Washington Bullion. J. Homer Tutt. NO REST FOR THE WEARY Blanche Thompson "The Bronze Melba" SPECIAL MENTION WHAT IS IT, GEORGE? SUBMARINE FINE SCENERY AND GOOD SONGS FROM THE FIRST ACT TO THE LAST. MISS BLANCHE THOMPSON Sweet Singer and Foremost Terpsichorean Artist 40-Other Cleverest Artists-40 MATTIE LEWIS SAM GARDNER O. D. CARTER mer CHAS. LA CLARENCE G. WILSON, Mus. Dir. LAWRENCE WILLIAMS, Trap Drummer CHAS. LAWRENCE, Porter L. CORWELL H. D. COLLINS Manager and Promoter Bus. Mgr. in Advance 12 VIRGIE WHEELER ESTELLA CASH JUANITA HICKS SAM GRAY BILLIE YOUNG SWEETIE MAY DAVE LISTON T. L. CORWELL Manager and Promoter THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Original Smart Fourth Uninterrupted Season WHITNEY & TU Better Black and Tan Co. Own Songs, Sketches = Now Playing = Newton Pres Musical Comedy Sensation of the THEATRE BUSINESS OF GETTING INSIDE. FRIEND GEORGE MASTERING HIS BUBLES E TO OSY R omer Tutt. WHAT IS IT, GEORGE? A SUBMARINE FEATURING E THOMPSON Sw most Cleverest A AL. F. WATTS A. FENDERSON LEE MARSHALL HELEN JACKSON NAT CASH JAMES HICKS HELEN CLINTON Dir. LAWRENCE WILLIAMS, Trap Drummer CHRISTMAS JULIAN COSTELLO ORA DUNLAP CARRIE KING EMMA JACKSON