The Freeman

"PREPAREDNESS" SAYS PROF. W. H. COUNCILL, "IS THE HIGHEST TEST OF FITNESS IN THE STRUGGLE FOR THE HEIGHTS." RIGHT! THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XX NUMBER 14 OUR CHANCES IN THE SOUTH B. T. WASHINGTON SAYS THE SOUTH IS BEST FOR NEGRO IS HEARD AT BETHEL CHURCH Eminent Tuskegean Is Greeted By Enthusiastic Audience in Indianapolis--Business Men's League Gives Banquet in his Honor Booker T. Washington, the head of Tuskegee Institute, the leading colored institution of learning of the world, the foremost colored man of the world and the personal friend of President Theodore Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie, delivered an address at Bethel M. E. Church, Tuesday evening, to a large audience. The address was for the benefit of the colored Y. M. C. A. and a large sum was realized. After the speech Mr. Washington was the guest of honor at a banquet given by the Negro Business League of Indianapolis at Odd Fellows Hall on Indiana avenue. In his talk last night Mr. Washington gave a description of the great institution down in Alabama of which he is the head and which he founded twenty-five years ago. The property of the institution is now valued at $3,600,000. "We have our own electric light plant that is managed by a colored electrician," said Mr. Washington. "We have our own telephone exchange and it is perhaps the only place in the world where the face of the 'hello girl' is black." Fifteen hundred students attend the Tuskegee school. They are taught the industrial arts. Andrew Carnegie recently gave the institution a large sum of money. During the progress of his remarks last night Mr. Washington said: "I sometimes fear that in their great anxiety to be of service to the masses of our people in the South members of our race in the North forget to give proper attention to their own economic, industrial, moral and religious condition. A large element of the white race will pass judgment upon the millions of colored people of the South through what they see of the colored people who have come from the South into the North. "The colored people in these Northern cities should let no opportunity escape them to organize and help our people in a way that there will be fewer leafers and fewer criminals in these Northern cities. Unless the members of our race in these Northern centers keep pace with the growth of the community in which they live they will place the masses of our people in the South at a disadvantage. Because it would be easier for the average man to think if the Negro of the North does not succeed the Negro of the South can not succeed. I can not rid myself of the belief that, when all is said and done, the South is the best place for the great body of our people. I never encourage a single individual to leave the South for the North, but since many are leaving the South and, perhaps many are going to do so in the future, I urge upon the leaders of the North to see to it that those who come here live the very highest life of usefulness. "We must frankly face the fact that the great body of our people are to dwell in the South, and any policy that does not seek to harmonize the two dangers and cement them is unwise and dangerous. The Negro, the Irishman, the Jew, the German, the Italian residing in the North and West put forth every effort to cultivate and retain the friendship of their neighbors, and the Negro in the South should pursue the same policy. Advantages. "It should be the policy of our race to hold up before the race its advantages rather than its disadvantages; its successes rather than its failures; to call the attention of the world to the efforts of our friends rather than to those of our enemies. "Let us never grow discouraged as a race. In the South there are more INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1907. things, upon which the races agree than upon which they disagree. Let us not be so much absorbed in our grievances that we fail to remember our successes and opportunities. "In the Southern States the Negro has organized and is now conducting thirty-one banks. He has in the United States 122 drug stores. Almost every town and city in the South has its Negro grocery store and other places of business. There is practically no section of the South where the Negro farmer, mechanic, merchant and banker can not find encouragement, opportunity and prosperity. In this respect let us not overlook the fact that many similar opportunities are at our doors. "At a very conservative figure, the Negro is now paying taxes upon over $300,000,000 worth of property—and I suppose the Negro imitates other races in not always paying taxes upon all of his property. "What we have accomplished in the past, in the face of many difficulties, is a guarantee of what we can attain to in the future. Negro Must Discyriminate. Negro Must Discriminate. "The indiscriminate condemnation of all white people on the part of any member of our race is suicidal and dangerous policy. We must learn to discriminate. We have strong friends both in the South and in the North, and we should emphasize and magnify the efforts of our friends more than that of those who wish us evil. No effort will prove helpful and wise that does not reach the intelligence and conscience of the best element of the white race and the same element of the black race. The co-operation of these two groups will, in the end, bring success. "We are making tremendous progress materially, educationally, morally and religiously. We own to-day, mainly in the South, an acreage that is equal to the combined acreage of the kingdoms of Belgium and Holland. The Negro to-day throughout this country owns more land, more houses, more stores, more banks, has more school houses, more colleges, more teachers, more churches, more ministers, more professional men than has ever been true in the history of the race. Do not be afraid to face difficulties. For myself I would not care to live in an age when there was no weak portion of the human race to be helped and lifted up. I would not care to live in an age when there were no errious, hard and perplexing problems to be met and solved. "Let us not make the mistake of keeping the dark and disappointed side of life continually before the youth of our race. Just now what the race wants is not a vision of dispair, but a vision of triumph." At the banquet at Odd Fellows' Hall George P. Stewart presided as toastmaster. Dr. S. A. Furniss gave the address of welcome. Responses were made to the following toasts: "The Negro Undertaker," James N. Shelton; "The Blacksmith," J. K. Donnell; "Our Teacher," W. D. Johnson; "The Legal Profession," J. T. V. Hill; "The Negro Physician," Dr. C. R. Atkins; "The New Negro" George L. Knox; "The Law," W. W. Hyde; "The Business Man," M. W. Turner; "Flnance," W. A. Kersey; "Good Citizenship," Dr. W. E. Brown: "A New Voice," A. N. Johnson; "The Association," Thomas E. Taylor; "Harmony," Gurley Brewer. Mr. Washington, the guest of honor, made the closing response. DALLAS, TEXAS Lem Brooks, the barber, and Mrs. Laura Deloach, were married Sunday night in the presence of a number of friends, Rev. G. W. Winn officiated.—There was much rejoicing at the mortgage burning at St. Paul M. E. church, Thursday night of last week. The members deserve much praise for their efforts and successful methods in raising the last dollar of indebtedness.—Easter services were appropriately rendered at the churches last Sunday.—There will be a rally the second Sunday in April at New Hope Baptist church to raise $1,500.—J. B. C. Jones is in the butcher business on Juliet street.—Misses Gertrude Kennedy and Madeline Pitman spent Easter at Roxton, the guest of the former's parents.—The remains of Wm. Bartlett were laid to rest, under the auspices of the K. of P., U. B. H., and F. A. and A. M. societies at Woodland cemetery.—When will bully youngsters stop making remarks about some of our places in public places? —Mrs. C. Boswell, one of the city teachers, was buried Saturday morning.—The Kelly-Miller Royal Roosters and several other social organizations should buy and build while a lot is cheap. THE SEQUEL. WHAT 'RE YOU LAFFIN' AT? CALIFORNIA AMERICA-JAPANESE TREATY. The Japanese Race Question Has Revived the Question of State Rights, GEORGIA'S GOVERNOR SPEAKS GEORGIA'S GOVERNOR SPEAKS THINKS NEGRO SHOULD:HAVE EQUAL RIGHTS, Hawkinsville, Ga. — Special. — The event of last week was the lecture here by e-Governor Northern of this State. Gov. Northern is a scholar and a typical Southern gentleman. No man in the South today is showing more interest in the vexed problem than he. If both races take his advice and heed warning, much good will be done. It seems to us that each race has found the other guilty. The Negro thinks the white man is his enemy and that he stands in constant danger of being lynched. The white man thinks that the Negro is developing into a rape fiend and endangers the peace of his home. While the races hold these views of each other, no long stride forward will be taken. No man adds much to the good of society who has no faith in the goodness in human nature. No place in the world has better whites than Georgia. Any good and noble quality in mankind that can be found among men anywhere in the world can be found here. We black people are going to appeal to those good qualities and refuse most resolutely to believe that a good white man is the enemy of a good Negro. There are some brutal Negroes, of courst, whose actions must be controlled, but there stands out behind this painful admission the rugged fact that most brutal Negroes are the results of brutal treatment. * * * No man, white or black, will long be interested in his work if it yields no visible results. The white man should encourage the Negro to save something as earnestly as he urges him to work. Ht who works without results will after a while roam without a purpose. Then the white men should be interested in the Negro's home life. Even good parents who are forced to live in dirty shacks will produce children who will hardly rise above that level. Again the school system of the South claims attention. Help us to reduce the ignorance of the race. Ignorance and crime are as close a kin as sin and suffering. Remove one and the other follows. The fairest land in all the world—our sunny South—should not be blackened by hatred and crime. Let us work and pray that it may not longer be. * * * Mr. Virgil Perry and Miss. Mary Sams were happily wedded here on the 7th inst. Mrs. Perry is one of the education of the town. * * * Rev. Parker is doing a good work at the A. M. E. Church. * * * Miss Hampton of the town school PRICE FIVE CENTS SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 850; ONE YEAR $1.6 at Cochran is doing a great work. Regards to relatives and friends at Xenia, Ohio. The meeting of the I. P. C. at the home of Prof. Cosey on Thursday night was a pleasing affair. Rev. Harmon of Pitts speaks highly of his work and that of Dr. Harris. Mr. Henry Miller is a man of means and business qualities and is doing well along several lines. Carter the grocer is a hustler and knows the habits of a dollar and has no trouble in catching it. The colored people of Hawkinsville as a whole are thrifty and deserving. Clean homes, good churches and Revs. Cook, Harper, Singleton, Way and several other divines live here and add much to our spiritual life. Good schools are the elements and time will bring results. I shall be here some time and shall give account of our people in and about Hawkinsville, Perry, Fort Valley, Cordale, Pitts, Abbeville, Eastman, Empire, Cochran, Dublin and Wrightsville are all good towns. Had a certain Western professor known of this part of Georgia he would not have claimed that the Garden of Eden was in Mississippi. Yours, WANDERER. THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW BISHOP A. GRANT MAKES VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE. JIM CROW CARS ARE WIPED OUT A Third Term Boom For Roosevelt Is Now On-Editor G. C. Clement Is Opposed to the Election of Six Bishops. Bishop Grant was in town a few days ago, and is said to have paid a visit to the White House to put in a helpful word for Dr. O. J. W. Scott, who is an aggressive candidate for the army chaplaincy soon to be vacated by Dr. T. G. Steward. Dr. Scott isa young man, but has held some of the A. M. E. Church's most exacting assignments, and has been uniformly successful, both as a pulpiteer and as a financier. His chances for the chaplaincy are regarded as first-class. Oklahoma is not to have any "jim crow" cars, if the new constitution is honestly enforced. The proposition to insert a provision for separate coaches for Negroes was supported by the Democrats, who had a tremendous majority, but they were forced to take "back water" when it became noised around that President Roosevelt would reject the constitution in toto if the "jim crow" clause was incorporated, and statehood would be menaced, if not lost. By the advice of Senators Tillman and Pettus, the democrats agreed to eliminate the objectionable provision—until the territory becomes a State. An effort will then be made to get the dirty clause in by amendment. The Oklahoma leaders are' a foxy set, but the man in the White House is equal to them in cunning and determination. The so-called "third-term" rumor will not down. Although the President is out in the open for Secretary Taft for the succession, there is a clamor for Roosevelt's own nomination that were the convention held to-morrow, he would have a hard time resisting and sticking to his announcement of election night that under no circumstances would be consent to make another race. The colored leaders are silent. There is no way of knowing at this time just how the cat will jump, and the "wise guys" are looking wise and saying nothing. Blessed is he who guesses the right dope. It may be Fairbanks, Taft, Cannon, Foraker, Knox, Shaw or any one upon whom the field may unite in the breakup, but at present the personality of Roosevelt overshadows all, and he is master of the situation. What will he do with it? Editor G. C. Clement, of the Star of Zion, discusses the Bishoprie situation in a manner that is frank, open and candid, and in a vein that is suave and pleasing. He lifted the lid in the most approved fashion—the thing the church and country have been trying to get him to do off months. He is opposed to the election of six Bishops at the next general conference, but is willing to compromise on four. That much is evin out with a definess that is positive and convincing. Dr. Clements is a conservative, but he handles his argument well. His reasoning is clean-cut and it is up to the advocates of a "Greater Zion" to take him in hand and meet his show of hands. It is by these outspoken discussions that we arrive at the truth and educate the popular mind to the real needs of the church. Your correspondent is not urging the election of six, four, or any number of Bishops, however attractive the idea of expansion may be to us personally. If Editor Clement will take another glance at our article, he will find all the references to the number of Bishops Zion ought to elect, and the paragraph referring to the action of the Birmingham conference, in quotation marks. It was our ministerial informant who made the argument. We simply reported his words, without comment. We may have heard but one side until Dr. Clement came to the rescue. We are wiser, and shall be delighted to be made still wiser by hearing from the expansionists again, plot thickens. The debate growsvbgk The discussion is now wide open. The (Continued on page four.) SHORT FLIGHTS BY R, W THOMPSON —— FRIDAY LUCK. Of Martin Luther, Winfield Scott, ‘And famous Stephenson; Vf Gladstone and Disraell, too; Of Isabel and me— | Friday seer-ca tne lucky day ‘of days ir. history. And yet, thouga backed by sober fact, I can’t believe it 80, For ‘twas on Friday ‘eve, likewise, ‘That Isabe! vaid “No.” —C. W. R., in the Century. <8) 8 ‘The name of Chattanooga rings dis- cordantly in the ears of the lynch- ing gang. ees ‘We have “compromised” the Jap- anese trouble—by conceding all they demanded. see It doesn’t matter how much the oth- er fellow gets, if you get what is coming to you. sae If you have a good thing, let the world know it, so that others may reap some benefit from it. oe Governor Dawson is determined to break up the crime of peonage in West Virginia. He is a strong execu- tive. C8 It cost an Atlanta man $100.75 to knock down an editor in that town. Editors in Boston, Chicago and Balti- more would come ‘much cheaper. Robert H. Johnson, a postal clerk, of Washington, D. C., who is also a licensed engineer and launch build- er, will ha oevenxhibition his beauti- ful little motor launch, which he has constructed especially for the James- town show. see ‘There is no question as to where In- diana stands on the presidential pref- erence. The ovation which Mr. Fair- banks received at the hands of the State Legislature presages a_ solid and enthusiastic delegation for him at the national convention next year. vee It Mayor Dunne’s municipal owner- ship dream ever comes true in Chi- cago, it yill be “fat” for the. black man. The bighearted Mayor says if municipalization takes place the Ne- gro shall have an equal chance in ob- tain employment on the street cars. ame The Y. M, C. A. of Cleveland, 0, has decided not to admit colored men to its privileges, the virus of race pre- judice spreads, but Louisville, Indl- anapolis, Washington, Brooklyn and other great centers of Negro popula- tion are going ahead and building up associations of thelr own. eee “Lobsters are extremely _ scarce,” complains an Illinois exchange. He might stock up a little by going up to Chicago and buying up at cut-rate prices those fellows that Register Ver- non made look like thirty cents when they tried to outline the speech they thought he ought to deliver. Tt cost an Atlanta man $100.75 to knock down a white editor—John ‘Temple Graves, by name. If the said individual had’ tried his fisteuffs on Editor B. J. Davis, he would not have lived to have paid a fine. There's nothing like choosing your people ‘when you want to “start something.” aces The “publicity man” is no longer a luxury. He is a positive necessity to any enterprise that must depend upon the people to succeed. The public must know what you are driving at before it will come to your aid. Let us repeat, it pays to advertise, wheth- er you wish to peeve sat: be served. ‘The Governor of Louisiana is out against lynching. He very correctly says that one legal execution, after a fair trial, does more to sustain the majesty of the law than a hundred summary acts of vengeance on the part of the mob, No person of real vealue to a community cares to take up his residence in a town ruled by lynchers. rare ‘The Washington Post claims to know of an Indiana man who can get away with twenty-five drinks of whis- ky a day, and when he has the blues he downs between seventy-five and eighty. It is likely that the Post's pert paragrapher is a trifle mixed on his geography. The man he met was probably from Louisville, “There are just two kinds of a ness men sure to sticceea,” says @ prominent member of the Wall Strete. fraternity. “The one who knows how to advertise and does it, ‘The other does not know how, but knowing that he does not know how, knows where to put his hand on the man who can do it for him’ Gospel truth! It pays to adevrtise. oe ‘The atmosphere of too many com- \mutinies is polsoned by the presence ‘of soreheads and malicious gossips who see no good in anybody, and spend most of their making hours in “mocking” men and women who are honestly trying to do something for their day and generation. Society ‘would be vastly improved by the elim- ination of these pestiferous —busy- bofies.. ane: ® ‘The proceedings of the second an- nual session of the Mississippi State Business League haye been printed in pamphlet form, making a neat vol- ume of seventy-line pages. The Mont- gomerys, Bankses, Hursts, Mollisons, Fishers, Manaways and Lamptons of that grand old Commonwealth are hustlers from “’Way back.” The na- tional meeting at Topeka will be the best of the series if every State does its duty after the Mississippi fash don. . +2(/2 THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. EE GN Boe ee ' P “J ; : Sy a Bc JOHN D. HOWARD, Founder of the National Domestic Magazine, regards The Freeman as the Alma Mater of his Career in Journalism. . The general public, no doubt, will be greatly surprised to learn that J. D. Howard, founder of the National Domestic Magazine is no longer con: nected with that publication. The in- formation only became general a few days ago. It is now authoritatively announced that Mr. Howard has not been with the Domestic for more than three months. When asked about the matter he simply stated that the rumor of the severance of his relations with the magazine was true. He declared that he firmly be- lieved that the time had come to give the: masses and not the classes consideration in the newspaper field. He stated that his disconnection was due to the failure of the American Negroes to support any publication that was issued upon a basis pand- ering to the few at the sacrifice of the many. He stated further that af. ter the expenditure of a large sum of money, together with two years of his time in putting forth the Domes tic, he was forced to the conclusion that no magazine could be published in the interest of the race success: fully that catered to the so-called “big darky.” Speaking further on the sub- Ject, Mr. Howard went into a lengthy resume of his newspaper experience detailing many instances by way of substantiating his claims. HIGHER WAGES TO NEGRO WORKMEN Secured by This New Union Order—Grows By Leaps and Bounds—Started Five Years Ago with Nothing But a “Prin- ciple”—Now Has Over 400 Subordinate Lodges and 36,000 Members, Over 30,000 homes of our people have been filled with joy, because of the Pro- tection of a great ‘and powerful Union Order, which is using its strength and influence to secure better conditions for our people. ‘This is the first and only great Union Order in this country, hold- ing an International Union Charter from the Courts, which giv 3 full Pro- tection and Benefits fo our race. There is no color, race or sex dis- crimination in this Order. ‘The negro has an equal standing with the white members, and can be elected to hold any, office. Every effort is made to ad- vance the condition of the members, by securing equal opportunities to work with other workmen, to learn the trades ‘and to have steady work at high wages and Union hours. the, Grand Lodge donates $100.00 for the burial of each deceased member. A fine monthly Journal is published. A ‘Membership’ Book of the Order is recog- nized by all Lodges everywhere. Dis- tressed members are assisted. Each member and Subordinate Lodge has the privilege of buying stock in the Order, ‘on low monthly payments, said stock paying 8 per cent interest, guaranteed. A Leading Negro Deputy is wanted in each locality, AT ONCE, to. form Lodges, sell Buttons, take Journal Sub- scriptions, sell Stock and act as DIS- TRICT DEPUTY ORGANIZER. This work can be done in spare hours, but many are devoting their whole time and attention to it. Big money is made by good hustlers. Write at once. State name of this paper, and enclose 10 cents for full in- formation and postage. Address THE I. L. U. GRAND LODGE, 34 to 40 Canby Building, Dayton, Ohio, if you want a wear aur cut as have, patronize G S. Baker, 611 9t1 treet. Everything strictly new. D ot fail to call tor a copy of The Fre: van, which ig on sale each week. Lo: sville, Ky. = PAS waalis UIC TERENGS: “You take into consideration, he said, “that the ‘goody-goody’ elements of the race constitute only a scatter- ing few as compared to the mighty hordes that go to make up the masses of the general people it is to be mar- veled at, indeed, that so many col: ored papers manage to exist at all My experience has been that the mid die and under classes are by far the better supporters of Negro literature both from payments of subscriptions and the support of advertisers with none of the annoying self-assumed authority of telling you how you should conduct your publication. And very often times the very ones who are constantly giving you suggestions and advice are, perchance, the far- thest in arrears on your subscription list and absolutely too wise to send ‘a line to an advertiser, many of them, in fact, never answered an advertise. ment in their lives which appeared in a colored publication, yet woula not hesitate to send you an nisulting letter raking you over the coals for the appearance in ’ ‘your misguided publication, of an advertisement of some hair straightener who was pay: ing one hundred or more dollars per annum for the space used.” I regard The Freeman as the best and most representative publication of the race for many reasons. First, . H. Sparrow, Jr., is the only rec- ognized colored compositor and_lino- type operator of Typographical Union No. 6, now on the New York Tribune. eee The Vingiria Beneficial and Insur ance Company of Norfolk, Va., has decided to open a branch office in Baltimore, and will begin business in the near future. tae The Baptists of Tennessee will meet in State convention at Chattanooga in July. The First Baptist church of that place is being handsomely ren- ovated for the occasion. vee Joshua wallace Voorhies, a colored man of Kansas City, Kansas, is a can- didate for Mayor of that city at the coming city election. Voorhies is a clever politician and he thinks he will be elected May 11. Kansas City, Kansas is a large city. ee Bath, N. Y., claims that its favorite daughter, Miss Marie A. Wayne, is America’s colored woman violinist. Her rendition of “Romance,” from Second Concerto, Le Cygne and Kui- awiak are highly praised. Dr. H. B. Frissell, president _of Hampton Institute, paid a fraternal visit to Tuskegee recently. His ad- dress to the students and teachers was truly inspiring, and the reception by Treasurer and Mrs. Logan, where he met the teachers who had come out of Hampton, was highly enjoy- able. * wae Leading Negroes of Mississippi are planning to organize a law and order league in every county of the State to suppress idleness and crime among it has weathered the gale; second, time has adjusted it into groove: that it is impossible to dislodge it from which seem to have caught the popular fancy; fourth and last, be cause it has been fearless in its adop tion of policies however radical they might, at the time, appear to others. The clienteele of the stage is a not able example of The Freeman's sa- gacity in studying what the public demands and will pay for and al- though many may try none will ever succeed in wresting this business from them. When this section in the paper was first established a genera) howl of indignation went up from the ‘politely genteel’ objecting to the stage folk. The Freeman was undaunt- ed in its purpose and today is paid more money by devotees of the stage than any other publication, white or black, with the exception of the Clip- per and Billboard and more than dou bled the amount of its entire sub- scription list. ‘When asked what the exact nature of his next venture in journalism would be he boldly replied: “It will be a weekly, devoted entirely to sport and the stage.” I hope to profit by my early experience on The Free- man years ago, which I regard as my Alma Mater in’ the field of newspaper work. the members of their race. A call has been issued for a mass meeting at Brook Haven on August 6, for the purpose of forming a State associa tion. see Mr. Edward V. C. Eaton has been re-elected president of the New Yor! African Society of Mutual Relief. This is one of the oldest institutions for mutual benefit fostered by Afro-Amer- icans, It was organized in 1808 and has witnessed many stormy scenes ‘Thke society will celebrate its one ‘hundredth anniversary in 1908, eee _ Joe Gans is said to have given out an interview in Cleveland the other day to the effect that he does think Kid Herman, of Chicago, is to be com. pared with Battling Nelson as an op. ‘siouoy 7y3104IYSH SY Joy ywouOd writes Eddie McBride. He says that Nelson is more of the fighter and therefore more dangerous than Her- man, whom he figures out to be a tap- per pure and simple. “I saw Her- man fight in Denver a year ago last August with Charlie Neary, of Mil- waukee, and despite the fact that he won out on a decision, I could see ne championship timber in him. In fact. he was a great disappointment to ‘Easterners who had read much of his ring performances and expected to see a fight. Instead they saw a rush- er and a good blocker, and if Herman doesn’t put up a better battle with Joe Gans than he did with Neary there will be nothing to it but another white scalp for the colored lightweight leader.” HOTELS. ae To Jamestown Exposition Visitors, The Hotel Toussaint-Dumags Church and Calvert Streets, Norfolk, Va,, Elegantly Furnished and Decorated, newly built with ali Mod- ern improvements, accessable by street car from all Tailroad and steamboat lines entering city. No Ligour and No Gambling Allowed on Premises, All rooms light and airy and giving ideal home Comforts, Accommodations limited to parties of Four, Six and Bight Parties of one and two can only secure accommodations at price for four. Twenty Minutes Ride to Exposition Grounds, Prompt and courteous attention assured, Dr. N. A. McCurdey, Proprietor, J. T. TANNER, Manager. —— ———o—————_ Have you heard the Latest Song success? “Cheer Up Booker Washington,’ Words by 'W. H. Bum Musle by J. W. Davis. 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My hate wasturninggrayand fw ‘without it, Rca Ena, was rather deadly bat since Thave been) Gentiomen: Wii fessor using your hair pomade my hate has BBP vour'vomde my nend wees t tumed back ik was when T was Fim peamed,ge'myactt bon oy inland it has a ively, glomy color ae ial has grown thee Innis sl 7 ene Eee sh Atlanta, Ga, Jie 6 198 do, ene, ery ated reas ronade apd pare fonnd to do mons tenn ie SRE ant Bole om tlio out ad Groteg oan lea th soa anf Thave seen the original letters and testify to the genuineness of the statements ELWOOD C. KNOX, Manager, The Freeman. FORD'S HAIR POMADE, tormeriy known us “OZONIZED OX MARQOW." 10 straightens Heimky oF Carly Mai ae can be Dut up ia aay sivle desited cng ast Puy ltglenerh, and is the oniy sate preparation known to us that wakes Kiakey oF Car Hair Straight, as shown above. ‘Tus use makes the most Meabboee, Raval, eink) OF curly hair oft; pliable and easy to comb, “hese results may be ght (1 i eaptment. 2 to 4 bottles are usually sufficient for a year. ‘The use of FORD'S HAL POMADE removes and prevents dandruff, relieves: itching, invigorates the scalp, svops the hair from failing out or breaking oft. makes it grow. and by sourtabing te moots give, 2°" ie and vigor. Being clovans perfumed anaharmbenaitisa tlcr nessliy fo" gentlemen and children. FORD'S HAIR POMADE, formerly known as “Ozonizal ‘Ox Marrow” hag been made and sold continuously since about 1858, and the label, “OZONIZED. Word's as en uscrane crete rare Saas Patent OMe In it sur, et as I use spalees the hair STRAIGHT: SOIT and PLIABLE, Beware of Ito Remember that FORD'S MALE POMADE ts gut up oniy fa 5c. lz, ol © ue nly in Chicago and by us. ‘The xenuine has the signature, Charen Ford Brest. 00 c32 ackge, Hofune all otuers." Pull directions” with every vottes ‘Price only 60: 0! of tuarlsce and dealers, If our drusgist or dealtr cannot supply you, he can gee i 7,798 from his jobber or wholesale dealer, or send us 8O¢, for one bottle, postpaid. or $1.40 {oF {hres bottles, or #850 for six bottiés, express paid. We pay postage and express hati toall points in U.S. A.. When ordering send postal or express mouey onder, aad itt0e ‘ame of this paper. Write your name and address plainly to ‘THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. - 153 E. Kinzie St., Chicago, Ill. Chil, Ferd Leah (one pontine without my sguatere, Agents Wanted everwhere.) 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PFUN KK’ S New Hardware Store, 309—West Washington Sireet—309 This store carries a general line of hardware, and the Old Store at 522 Indiana ‘Avenue, will be devoted exclusively to the Tin and Ga vanized Iron Work trsde, but when you want Hardware of any kind cail at my New Hardware Store, 309 W. Washington Street—Just West of State House. site » \PAWNBROKER lams ek ee DIAMONDS, WATCHES, ° JEWELRY oa avi 0a ard all articles of value at lowest rates Ertel’s Loan Office, “Th BOS seo Ee ont, PM ¢ only Soap fit for the face” , Nowbnonaaieic | Wilans’ Saving Sticks and ‘Tablets oid ere. whee, Free tral sample for a-cent amp t pay N FAIL SALV eg. Write for booklet «How to Shave.” ever | im Mareeions The J. B, Willams Co, | Read What the Bath Honse men, Wom JB. Willams Co, Glastonbury, Conn, | Bese and Doctors have to say avourite The Fidelity Mutual Insurance Company, 830 STATE LIFE BUILDING Indianapolis. Ind. 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WHITTEN, Millinery Special sale all next week of Tailored and Dress Hats. We also doexe'usive | ORDER WORR. Give us a call; we will convince you; our time Is entirely yours. ‘335-337 Indiana Avenue. NEGROES WANTED 2*,$50;00 a month. Address the Ethiopian Progressive Asso- ciation of America, Stamford, Conn., whos motto is to Helo the fellow who is UP to get further UP and stay UP! and to STIR UP the fel low who Isn't up to get Up! STRONG PLEA FOR CLUBS BY MRS. VICTORIA GRAHAN AS A MEANS OF IMPROVEMENT. ‘Negro women can prove themselves an important factor in the solution of the race problem by attaching themselyes to the many club organ- izations. She has the advantage of improving her present condition by cultivating to perfection noble and honorable womanhood. Clubs organized for the purpose of uplifting and to broaden the minds should give to many women a larger ideal of life than mere social pleasure and influence. They should lead to a better understanding between them: selves and so help to eliminate to a degree the petty jealousies which so often cause thé resentment of an- other's charm, both of manner and influence in the community. Clubs can be a means of power for the accomplishment of work, for the universal good, not only of ourselves, but our men and children, Each of us should have the desire of being classed as a refined and cultured wo- man and commingling with others of high repute, but to do so we must educate ourselves to that position by cultivating peace and harmony in the home and community, as well as in our club relations. ‘The women of today have a great work before them; more especially the Negro women, and there is great need to conserve all our vital foree to fill any impor. tant position open to us, be it of ye, . ma LN az, i ng Le Tages ce ‘ N ; Pa Ae r 7 x ' , _ << ae MRS. VICTORIA GRAHAM. business or domestic, and there are many for the willing’ and competent. We should inform ourselves regard: ing the general condition of our women and children, not only in the community, but wherever we hear of or find oné needing a helping hand. We should study the proper education for children, what constitutes good motherhood, and the proper way of bringing up a child. I do not think the fact that many of us have no children should bar us from making them a study, for there is a person: ality about their young lives all thelr own and which should make many of us ashamed with their simple fnno- cence and truth besides women who are not mothers, knowing they have been young daughters, readily note the error in thelr own trainiag and can often help the fond mother by pointing out a mistake here and there. T do not think we should rtsent any ‘wellmeant advice, that is, if we mean to help one another, and thert are many mothers, wives and daughters sadly in need of help who, in thelr prudishness and false modesty, will not impart the knowledge they’ have acquired or by bigotry be taught what they do not know along the line of marital relations. Maternal duties, ‘the nobility of soul and the beauty of a charming personality, both in the home and in society. Another great lesson the commingling of club life can teach is that of raising from the ordinary to the level of the true and ideal woman capable of realizing that though the duties of men and women differ, the status of both in the eyes of the law and society should be the same and that nothing should be required of one that is not required of the other. For instance, let us demand that men continue to regard chastity as being indispensable in women, bus let wom- en require the same from men and let her, if modest, regard as a pro- found insult the insinuation of any whose power of appreciating her pur- ity has been destroyed by careless and indifferent living. I emphasize this as the only means of lifting our women up to the position required, where she can hold up a banner for a race so sadly in need of one. It has always been found in any station of life, that woman's influ: ence over man is great, then the yomen who have become’ broadened by club life, intellectually, who take jarger views of life, its opportunities and possibilities, women who by per- ‘sistent study have climbed to the top notch of intellectual refinement, pur ity of character and living, must in deed wield such influence and show themselves so utterly irresistible that we will not only command respec from the men of the white, but the hearts of the men of our great Negrc race must be drawn to us in love respect and admiration. To this hist attalmment should the Negro woman loyal to her race concentrate het thoughts and aims. This race of the “American Negro, though scarcely more than forty years in actual exist ence, is one of the greatest of all of God's creation, and women, we should in the face of the many ‘advantages jimd the deplorable fact -that mans of our men are being beguiled into Jhe rank of husbands for our white sister, feel proud of it, ofr if a thou. /sand years of civilization and éduea- ‘tion have not mdde perfect the men jand Yomen of the great white race, considering all that pertains to the Negro, his first and second advent into this country, his first two hun- dred and eighty-eight years ago a chattel, little better than a common animal; his second, forty-three years ago, a freed man, yet bearing tht stain of slavery, ignorance and an in- herited immorality. He has done well. Yet, my sisters, we must not be satis. fied, for at this period in the history of Tace conflict, when the) Negro seems to be the most important fac: tor in the agitated minds of the gen- eral public, it behooves us as Negro women to become more united, less) selfish, to cast aside the thought that you or I am better than some one else. If we are proven superior in the many ways necessary to perfect womanhood we can, through the now organized clubs, Help to bring to that state of peffection those less fortunate. Wom- en, let us wake up! Though it is a little past the dawn for us the star of success is still shining and we can with perseverance easily overcome the one other obstacle in its pathway. If we could bring ourselves to imitate the housewives of the Dutch, the Swede, the Italian and Jew, and’ stop and think there is something else besides lavish entertaining, fine dress and the matinee, and fire the ambi- tion of our husbands, sons and broth- ers to be something more in the world of men than they are; by our thrift and accumulation we will give cause for a greater agitation of the race question than there is. When we have banded ourselves together and have accomplished these feats, we will with the great and natural’ gift of a unique personality be able to match influence with influence until we have drawn together every Negro into one great cemented mass, when Negro men will stand up and’ boldly champion the moral integrity of their women, and when a home is_ being prepared for wife, may he with honest and loyal pride in his race choose one from among them. When they have been fully awakened to the fact, they being men of business, of honest in tegrity, honored and respected moral and upright in his dealings with all womankind, counts not a little in the working out of his destiny, we as Negro women will not have toiled in vain. ‘To this Federation of Clubs. I will say there is a grand and beautifully noble work before you, and in the interest of the great ques tion before us, I would suggest thal we>bar none ‘worthy the admission among you and to the women; none worthy the name of woman should feel too proud to ask admittance in so great an organization, for so sure as night is necessary to the perfec tion of day, so every Negro is neces sary to the working out of God's great and scientific problem of the earth’ creation. VICTORIA GRAHAM. 3300 East Lake Street, Minneapolis icosyiigitnd:< Ail Rights Revered; EVENTS AT THI FALLS CIT] A bright idea has entered the min¢ of Mr. Johin Owens, a news seller 0 the Freeman. He is planning to ren a small, but first-class place on W ‘Walnut ‘street for a newsstand. He is a hustling young man, full of ener ‘sy and common sense, and his plar will meet the demands of a long-fel want, Mr, Waddy, who is the proprietor of the Pekin’ Cafe, the finest of its kind in the South, will entertain the Rufus Company during their stay ir Louisville, The night has not. beer fixed, but whenever it occurs, it will be one more night of rounds of pleas ure. Mr. Bud Lively, the most popu: lar ragtime singer off the stage, wil entertain the guests with the latest songs from the Fast. It is claimed by many that too much time is given to the “getting of money”; some claim that there is not enough ‘earnestness on the part of the pastors, and not enough time was spent in trying to spiritualize — the meetings; others claim that Louisville is a wide-open town, where the law is flagrantly observed and the people forget God and the Sabbeth, and that this is an frreligious town’ and_har¢ to conduct revival meetings. There has been fewer baptizings than ever before. The Eastern Exercises of the Epis copal church of Our Merciful Savior is promised to be the most interest ing in the history of the church. The Rev. Le Roy Ferguson has arrange¢ a fine program for Easter Sunday ‘There will be an augmented choir with Miss Sophia Johnson as soloist At 3 p.m. the Knight Templars will have their Easter services at this church, At 8 p. m. there will be prayer and Htany. On Friday night April 3, the Rey. Robert Wilson wil be ordained to the priesthood by Bish, op Chas E. Woodcock. soa One of the greatest platform speak ers of this country who “made a hit’ here last season will speak here the last of April or the first of May. Lou: isville has had some of the best ora tors in the country, and when they come to this city people turn out in great masses to hear them. The citi zens well remember the Hon. D. Web: ster Davis and his subject, “Jim Crow Searching for the Promised ae It was a masterly effort, an¢ he carried the house with storms o applause. The people are patiently awaiting the coming of D. Webste1 Davis, the poet, humorist and platform orator. se Hon. S. W. Starks, Supreme Chan cellor K. of P., was in this city last Sunday, March 24th, and attended the 20th anniversary of Damon Lodge No. 3. The services were held at the Quinn Chapel A. M, E. Church. The Rev. Morrow preached the anniversary sermon. The church was crowded and the services were grand in every re- spect. The singing of the choir was Charming, and the address of Su- preme Chancellor was a full tide of eloquence, and remarkable for its wealth of Pythian success and prog- ress. While here the Supreme Chan- cellor was highly entertained by the Kentucky “boys,” and after a busi- ness meeting with the Executive Com- mittee of the Encampment, he left be- ing highly pleased with his trip to Old Kentucky. Mr. Starks says he regards the Freeman as one of the best papers in fhe country, There is a rumor that Prof. Dan LL. Lawson is going to make some ef- fort to get some kind of manual train- ing for the boys at the Central High School for next season. It is hoped that he will recommiend to the Louis- ville School Board and give reasons why the boys should be taught to learn to produce while getting an ed- ucational start, as there comes a self- reliance and peculiar strength of char- acter from the very fact of one’s being able to create something. The domes- tic art at the High School has already proven a great benefit to the girls. Let the hands of the boys get busy, and graduate with something else be- sides a diploma. Then people will come to the assistance of Prof. Law- son, if he will take the lead in this di- rectiin. The voice of the multitude is calling for trained hands to come from our schools. There is some oppo- sition on the part of our white ene- mies to our learning trades in this city, but with an aggressive force that makes men, this opposition would count for little, if the citizens would make a vigorous campaign. NOTES OF THE NATION'S CAPI. TAL. (Washington (D. C.) Special.) Mr. Giles B. Jackson, director-gen- eral of the Negro Exhibit at James. town, was in the city this week on business. tae Mr. H. P. 1Saughter, of the Govern- ment Printing Office, is attending a school for instruction as an operator on the monotype. ‘ee Mr. W. H. Fossett, who is now mak- ing his headquarters in New York, spent two or three days here this week, en route to Richmond, Va. ee The Vernon-Dancy battery is “‘put- ting them over” in great shape. They stand by their people, and the people trust them implicitly. eee Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocutionist, appeared at the Metropolitan Baptist Church Monday evening under the auspices of the Helping Hand Club of that church. cares Rev. D. B. Wiseman, pastor of the Church of Our Redeemer, has been appointed as a field agent for the Ne- gro Exhibit of the Jamestown Expo: sition. His territory will embrace the District of Columbia and vicinity. vee Mrs. A. M. Curtis has returned from a business trip to Philadelphia. While in the Quaker City she put in some effective work in behalf of the Ne- gro Exhibit of the Jamestown Expo- sition, of which she is the fiscal agent. see Mr. W. L. Houston, Grand Master of the G. U. O. of 0.'F., attended an official meeting of his order in Phil- adelphia this week. Mr. Houston is making a record in his new position, and is popular with the masses throughout the country. The Bethel Literary “bolters,” led by Jay Wesley Cromwell and Shelby J. Davidson, are still without a meet: ing place. It is currently reported ‘that the advisory board has been hold- ing informal sessions under a tree in the neighborhood of 14th and Pierce Place. se Attorney L. G. Gregory was admit- ted to practice at the bar of the Su- preme Court of the the United States last week, on motion of former Justice /e. M. Hewlett. Mr. Greegory is an unusually able young man and has a brilliant future before him. Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds, is making considerable prog- ress on his forthcoming book, ‘The Life and Character of Dr. J. C. Price. Mr. Daney was a close personal friend of the celebrated Zionite and his his- tory will reveal much that has never heretofore been, made public. eee One of the most enjoyable social functions of the season was the in- formal reception Wednesday evening tendered by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cal- loway at their cocy home on V street, in honor of the officers and employ- es of the Negro Exhibit of the James. town Exposition. Tmong those pres- ‘ent were Mesdames A. M. Curtis, Jno. C. Keelan, Ruby Hughes and Mattte E. Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Hilyer, Misses Frances B. Spencer, Nannie-B. Jackson and Susie R. Hamilton, Mes- srs. W. T. Ferguson, R. W. Thompson ent obhane Every Lady Read This. ‘Years ago, when | was a sufferer, an old course toid me of a wonderful cure for eucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods Uterine aud Ovarian troubles. It cured ne inone month. 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Special rates on standing professoal and business cards. Reason and count for long time and space rates on proper per line. Special rates on WR 1E Uds. Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Indiana, as second class at. INDIANAPOL.S. INDIANA. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1907. PROF. DUBOIS' "INDIGNATION." Prof. W. E. Burghardt Du Bols, in super-heated vernacular, denies the widely circulated announcement that he is to furnish an exhibit for the Negro Department of the Jamestown Exposition. Passing over without comment, the Professor's unleader-like display of temper, we are frank to say that it was our impression—and, indeed, the impression of the people of the country at large—that he is a member of a committee of three, specially detailed on the part of Atlanta University, to prepare the exhibit of that institution; so, the report that came to us that this was a fact occasioned no surprise, notwithstanding his well-known "aversion" to the separation of the races on general principles. We were also reliably informed that Prof. Du Bois, in an address to his followers in Washington, stated that since the separate exhibit had been planned in the name of the race, and that it was too late now to debate its feasibility, it behooved every loyal Negro to see to it that they showing to be made will be a faithful reflex of our wonderful progress in the past three centuries, and a positive demonstration of our capacity to grasp the arts of civilization. Those who have been inclined to charge the Professor with narrowness of vision on practical matters affecting the race, were agreeably surprised at this apparent evidence of intellectual breadth and philosophical acceptance of a situation not wholly to his liking. His indignant denial that his position has been correctly stated, therefore, robs him of a large measure of the credit that the people have been disposed to bestow upon him. The force of Prof. Du Bois' "indignation," however, is considerably broken by the remembrance of the separate exhibit which he helped to make at the Paris Exposition, and by the fact that he is an instructor in a separate school, a member of a separate church, and the titular head of a national organization, composed exclusively of colored people. Verily, if much learning hath not made the Professor mad, it has at least caused him to forget the jewel-like virtue of consistency! A CHRISTIAN VIEW OF "THE PROBLEM." Dr. R. S. MacArthur, of the Church of the Epiphany, New York, has been giving the Negro some excellent advice. He tells some truths, which though plain, are put in a friendly spirit, and should be accepted by all of us in the spirit offered. Says Dr. MacArthur, touching the subject of equality of the races: "Go out first, men and women, and get a bank roll; make the white man honor your money; avoid bitterness of feeling; don't drink; don't gamble; don't play policy; be honest, and eventually you will be on an equal plane with your white brethren." Dr. MacArthur is of the opinion that the wiser Southerners agree with him in this philosophy, and volunteers the information that Governor Terrell, of Georgia, has said as much in his hearing. Then continuing, Dr. MacArthur observed: "To every bad Negro there are fifty THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER bad white men! There are, to be sure, some Negroes that I would not allow to sit at my table. My creed is, 'Give every right to every man!' Dr. MacArthur has a wonderfully level head. Would that such Christian equity could be preached in every pulpit in this land Sunday after Sunday, North and South. The Christian Church would cease to be simply a social club, and become what the Master designed it to be—a Temple of Justice, a Minister of Mercy. More power to your voice, Dr. MacArthur! WHERE IS THE MAN? Booker T. Washington thinks the need of the hour in the religious world is a man of broad vision and indomitable courage who can find a common ground upon which the three great bodies of Negro Methodists can meet, and who can bind them together with bonds of steel to their mutual advantage. In an address at Wilberforce University not long ago he said the time had come for the A. M. E. the C. M. E. and the A. M. E. Zion churches to unite, since there are no appreciable differences in either their creeds or their practices. He looks for a man who will be to it what "Diaz has been to Mexico, Cavour was to Italy and Bismarck to Germany." He thinks it most unnecessary and wickedly wasteful to perpetuate the triplicate sets of bishops, presiding elders and other officials who now hold offices. He would have at Wilberforce in the North and at a Southern location, two large, adequately equipped training schools for the Negro ministry, which could lead in furnishing to the churches clergymen who are intelligent and practical, and who can direct the spiritual life of the colored people upon a high moral plane, with proper regard for the material uplift as well. Why can not the constructive churchman be found who can bring about this stupendous reform? What is the obstacle that stands in the way of this much-desired union? President James M. Henderson of Payne University, Selma, Ala., candidate for secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday School Union, was president of Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga., for eight years and has the credit of making that institution a college in fact. Dr. Henderson is receiving strong assurances from every section of support. That "confession" of one of the colored soldiers bears all the earmarks of a "frame-up," created for the occasion by the abominable Southern Associated Press. There is nothing in it, and the scheme is too thin to hold water until this item meets the public eye. The people are not all fools, and the biggest fool is the chump who thinks they are. Tuskegee Institute came out of the legislative examination with flying colors. Everything was found to be in apple-pie order, and the accounting was declared perfect. The result is helpful to Tuskegee, for generous-minded persons never hesitate to give substantial donations to enterprises conducted "on the level." Every one wants to know that when he gives, his money actually goes for the purpose it is designed to promote. When an orator is invited to a town to speak on a given subject and prepares himself to give it an exhaustive treatment, it is discourteous for an individual to attempt to switch him off on an entirely different and discordant line of thought. Dr. W. T. Vernon "stuck to his text" in his recent Chicago address and the people heartily approve his determined stand against being diverted to the discussion of local issues, personal bickerings and political axe-grinding. It is a cold day when they catch the eloquent Kansan napping. Evidences accumulate that the Negro Exhibit at the Jamestown Exposition will not only silence the "knockers," but that it will exceed in quality and quantity, the most sanguine expectations of its promoters. The race will give a good account of itself at Jamestown, and the people will be there to give it their hearty approval. 500 to Choose From Worth $6 Changing styles among these beauties every detail that lends style and eloquence is doubly emphasized. Trimmed with Plumes and Flowers. ROTHCHILDS, 124 W. Washington Street. Gilchrist Stewart, the faithful attorney for the discharged soldiers, smiles as if he had several cards up his sleeve, not only in the Brownsville investigation, but for the political leaders who run the New York machine. Evidently he keeps one eye on the Capital at Washington and the other upon his Assembly District in Gotham. INTEND TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE. Facts Concerning Cedar Hill Homestead. Washington, D. C.—Since Booker T. Washington's appeal in behalf of the Douglass Memorial and Historical Association with reference to paying off the mortgage of $5,400 on the Freddrick Douglass homestead at Anacostia, D. C., his sons, Major Charles R. Douglass and Hon. Lewis H. Douglass, have received many inquiries as to the truth of the statement that such a mortgage rested on the property at the time of Mr. Douglass' death. It is proper in this connection to have it known that no such mortgage was left upon the property by Mr. Douglass, but was placed upon Cedar Hill several years after his death and after the property had been purchased from the legal heirs. The present purpost of Dr. Washington and the officers of the Douglass Historical and Memorial Association is to pay off the mortgage and to save the property as a memorial to Mr. Douglass and the Negro people. MINISTER CHARGED WITH DRUNKFNESS Hopkinsville, Ky.—The colored people of Hopkinsville have been considerably stirred up over the Parker-Brown libel suit, which was instituted several weeks ago by the Rev. G. Cornelius Parker, a minister in the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, against Phil H. Brown, editor of the Morning News. Brown wrote a severe editorial accusing Parker of drunkenness and immorality, which occasioned the suit. At the examining trial considerable testimony was introduced showing Parker to have been mixed up in several shady transactions, but the case was held to await the action of the Grand Jury. Parker himself admitted that he drank whiskey and several other Negro preachers were implicated. The Grand Jury adjourned yesterday and failed to return an indictment against Brown. The case brought against Brown by Rev. T. J. Moppins, pastor of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church here was also dismissed. Both the preachers occupy prominent stations in the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church. General Correspondence From Various Sections. MARLIN TEX Ambrose Moore, who has been in the employment of Sanger Bros, at Dallas for the past fourteen years, is in the city for the benefit of his health. He is registered at the Hagan House. B. H. Carter, "printer" for the Afro-American News Co., spent two days at Rocky Hill, repairing the A. M. E. church.—T. Banks left for San Antonio after spending a few days in the city.—Dr. Clark has built a grocery store in his yard opposite the Tally-Humbert House.—Willie Morgan has been ill.—Mr. W. C. Cartwright has charge of the Brown Cafe on Live Oak street, opposite Rush, Gardner and Bartlett.—Johnnie Battle will be stage manager of the Honolulu Minstrel Show (home talent), for the summer season, and H. E. Jackson, manager.—Tom Smith, chef at the Arlington Hotel, is taking a vacation.—Ben Soders is at the Block.—Read the Freeman, 5c a copy. BEAUMONT, TEX. The Burners' Social Club held its regular meeting last Tuesday night, and considerable business was transacted. A very interesting paper was read by President O. V. Miles. After all business was transacted the club was tendered a very swell luncheon by Mr. Ed Perkins. Mr. Perkins is our honored business manager. Those present were President Miles, Vice-President Agent, Secretary Barcus, Assistant Secretary Appling and Manager Perkins. Ice cream, cake, wine and cigars constituted the lunch, after which a number of games were indulged in until the hour of 10:30 arrived. BRAZIL IND The people are taking the Freeman like hot cakes,—Rev. Bloodworth, of Lafayette, preached at the Baptist Church at 11 a. m. and at 7:30 at night; Easter services were carried out to the letter—Rev. G. F. Crossland, pastor of the Methodist church, also had glorious services all day and our hearts were made glad by the INVITATION to VISITORS 1606 -Jamestown Exposition- 1907 membership in all the adjoining Cities and Counties of Norfolk, and are prepared to direct the Visitors to all First=Class families at a great reduction in rates, services, than otherwise. Our Home=office is centrally located in Hampton, where any business can be transacted. ALL OF WHICH VISITORS HAVE FREE ACCESS All persons contemplating visiting the Exposition, and wishing to secure the best of accommodations, are requested to communicate at once with a two-stamp for prompt reply to ```markdown ``` membersh Cities and are prepared to all First reduction otherwise trally local any business ALL OF WH All persons contem best of accommodation stamp for prompt repl O. AUO RO touching remarks of Rev. A. W. Gross, who delivered the opening address at 7:30 p. m.—We are pleased to note also that Mr. W. M. Davis, of 223 W. Main street, is doing a rattling good barber business. URBANA, OHIO The Phyllis Wheatley Court No. 6, I. O. F. F., celebrated their tenth anniversary, March 27. An interesting program was rendered and a splendid supper was served—Mrs. Bell Haness, of Cable, has moved to the city and is at home in E. Market street.—Charles Jones, principal of the East St. Louis schools, was in the city last week, making arrangements for the erection of a ten-room residence in East Reynolds street.—John Esperse, of Piqua, O., was in the city visiting his parents. MOBILE. ALA A. C. Ford, a well-known traveling waiter, is in the city—Sidney Cole man has just returned from Montgomery, where the grand session of the G. U. O. of O. F. was in session for three days.—The Metropolitan church at their spring rally, under the management of Rev. A. H. Newsome, raised $12.80, to complete payments on their church.—John Allen, of Asheville, N. C., is second man at the Cawthorne. ST. JOSEPH. MO. Miss Pansy Stanton and Mr. Persey Mesley were married Thursday evening of last week at the residence of the bride's parents in Isabell stret. —L. E. Perry, the mattress maker, has moved his factory to Third and Mitchell street. —C. S. L. Baker, inventor of the Baker Friction Heater, will leave for Jamestown, April 15.—An industrial fair will be given at the A. M. E. church, April 22. THE public is cordially invited to shop with us during their visits to the Exposition. We maintain a large LAUNDRY COPYRIGHT To read a paper belonging to someone else is simply a common holdup to the man who prints that paper. ATION to VIE Jamestown Exposition THE public ly invite with us d visits to the We maintain hip in all the Counties of N red to direct t t-Class families in rates, serv . Our Home-o ated in Hampt ess can be tran CH VISITORS HAVE plating visiting the Exposition, an ons, are requested to communi y to AGUSTUS W OANOKE, VIRGIN THOMPSON'S WEEKLY REVIEW (CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.) plot thickens. The debate grows upon us. Let the men of Zion take up this question and thresh it out for all that it is worth. There is an abundance of meat in it to keep the Star in intellectual food for a season. It is the mission of the church organ to throw light on the subjects that come closest home to its thousands of readers and brethren. * * * Mrs. Sarah I. Fleetwood, graduate of Freedmen's Hospital, has been appointed by District Commissioner H. F. B. Macfarland, one of five graduate nurses to constitute a nurses' examining board, provision for which was made by an act of the recent Congress, providing for the registration of the nurses within the District. Mrs. Fleetwood's term expires June 30, 1907, she having been selected for the short term. She will then be reappointed for a term of five years. W. W. Fisher, of Topeka, Kans, now serving faithfully as one of the field agents for the Negro Exhibit at Jamestown, has been designated as secretary of the State Board of Health, to take effect July 1st, the place having been created especially for him at the request of Gov. Hoch, whose private messenger Mr. Fisher formerly was. Gov. Hoch discovered in the young man merit of an unusual order, and realizing that he was fitted for higher duties, took advantage of his opportunity to give it fitting recognition. Mr. Fisher, in addition to other desirable qualifications, is an expert stenographer. At present he is giving his time and energy to the collection of exhibits in the States of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado, and is meeting with substantial --- PUT YOUR LAUNDRY IN OUR HANDS If you fancy clean clothes—linen and other washable wear returned to you unsoiled, unspotted, starched "just so" and ironed the same way. Our laundering wins approval wherever shown, and we would like very much to have your name upon our list of regular patrons. Phone if you want us to call. 109-111 W. TENTH STREET. New Phone 2882; Old. Main. 1888. Have you heard of The Freeman Beauty Show? ISITORS ion- 1907 ic is cordial- ed to shop during their Exposition. in a large e adjoining Norfolk, and the Visitors es at a great vices, than office is cen- ton, where nsacted. FREE ACCESS. and wishing to secure the icate at once with a two- WRIGHT, NIA. encouragement. It is an open secret that Register W. T. Vernon is largely responsible for the handsome recognition that has come to Mr. Fisher. The Register is a friend to young men, and never neglects an opportunity to put in a good word for the deserving. * * * The Topeka Industrial School, of which Mr. W. R. Carter is principle, has been granted $27,000 for the improvement of the plant. Mr. Carter is a graduate of Tuskegee Institute, and is doing an excellent work ambong the Negro boys and girls of Kansas, where skill in the agricultural and industrial arts is at a premium, and where merit counts, regardless of color in the practical pursuits of life. * * * Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocutionist, gave a high-grade recital to a crowded house on Monday evening at the Metropolitan Baptist church. Hon. W. T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, will address the Y. M. C. A. on Easter Sunday. Dr. Vernon is so busy with his multifarious duties that he is compelled to decline any invitations to speak, but the cause of the young men so appealed to his sense of duty that he has been able to definitely accept the invitation to be with them on that day. * * * * An incipient boycott on the Washington Herald is in the air. The paper made the usual mistake o f sending one of its cub reporters to cover a meeting in which the Negro was vitally interested, and he "got smart" on their hands, making remarks of an offensive nature. Quite a number of influential colored people have had their names erased from the Herald's subscription list on account of the insult offered by this reprehensible specimen of the "po" white trash" element. R. W. THOMPSON. --- RS 3 4 = ( WwW a z rt | A NEW SONG HIT. ‘Tommy Carter, who is filling an ¢ fire gagement with the Bowery Burl WS His > quers at the Gayety, Indianapolis th Sj : week, has written a new song, “N Ij yh 2 a body Plays With Me,” which’ fro te BEH | all indications will be a popular h =u | The words and musie are by Mr. C: - gal | ter and arranged by Schubert and Da \ Pi)} |enport: The chorus is as fillows: s Sh x #-§ | wonder why all of theh children k ) ) 2s fot ways make faces at me; 2 al I, fe I wonder why they make me 1 ae OW feg3 when I come out to play. ‘Se ae I'd give all my toys and my plaything 3 j GLE if I knew what the reason cou be, Perhaps it's because my face & ny black That nobody plays with me. aaa r nobody plays Wi MAHARA’S BIG MINSTREL CARD a \ VAL. ‘Sr Lp: — va ae ‘This company has just reached t Ss Pr Beene Re oh EFS aE RUT ESA 4. W, Hamilton is making a decided hi with the Dandy Dixie Minstrels. Arthur L.. Prinee, the hoop controll- er, spent his spring vacation at Se- dalia, Mo. Richard Jackson, of the Nashville stuieuts, is in the city for an indefi- nite stay Cole and Johnson, and their “‘Shoo- iy Reziment,” will take their spring ration at Chicago next week, Billy Arnte, of Sweeney's Nashville Students, will spend a few days in In- ianapolls. The show closed April 2, Foster and Henderson, wholesale deolers in fun, with the act that de- livers the goods, are scoring encores in the West Simon Jones sends his regards to Billy and Grace Arnte, and desires to har from them and ‘also from Wil- fe Timmons. John Carson, Billy Arnte and Tony fureield, of the Nashville Students, | are spending their vacation in the iy, previons to the opening of the , ‘Wallace-Hagenback Shows, April 27. ; The Georgia Minstrels played to a condet house March 30th, at Evans- tile, and after the show Mr. and Mrs. FW, Simpson and Clarence Powell as royally entertained by Mr. Rob't Lindsey of Saunders’ Transfer Co., at Black's Hotel. Raglon Dandridge, the clever assis- fut of The Grea ' tLafayette, has cosed wit Mr, Lafayette (the magic- in) and will work his own aet in tie future. New scenery and the host mistifying illusions in prepara- tin for the coming season. The Zantolas will feather this sea- ‘n in their famous torpedo parachute op, making one of the most daring Japs ever attempted in mid-air, and wil be the special free attraction with the great Pacific Carnical under the umaxement of Prof. Geo. Morrell and 1 Solomon, Bradley and Miller are making a fund success with their act, over the foval ond Balsdon’s Vaudeville Cir- fit through Pennsylvania, with Indt- fa and Ohio to follow, and booked il to May 20. ‘They Will play the fis during the summer. Regards to friends. le Roy Bland writes from Frank Yahara’s ‘Minstrels: Good weather evails and the houses are crowded Seywhere for us, as we are in Tilt wis now. We are singing all the litest_musie and the people whistle afterward. Every one is well and the ghost never lags, and we are all boking forward for a prosperous. sea- fm in Colorado this summer, as we sre not going to Burope. The comic opera, “The Isle of Never,” under the ‘auspices and for the benefit of Miss Merritt's Commit- ‘eof the Young Women’s Christian ASociation, of Washington, D.C. Nill be presented for the first time @any stage, The book and lyries ate ‘written by G. Luther Sadgwat, he muse by Glarenee Cameron Mhite. ‘The chorus is made up of {tiny picked voices; the ballet in- tides twenty and a’ grand orchestra gtieen will support both soloists nd chorus Commencing April 1, the Frank C. Bostock Rig Wild Animal Show has ‘en laying to packed houses every Meht at Moseley's North Side Skat- RE Rink, Richmond, Va. This house AMcusively for colored people un- Muthe correct management of Mr. {. Mosioy, a prominent and highly ['keted citizen of Richmond, who {serving of much credit for secur- ic Sth @ highelass attraction for ing Move. Mr. Moseley is also giv- oo eneliis for various charitable or Sulzations of the elty. TRE HONOLULU COON COMPANY. sats show has been elaborately hg the city of Atlanta by F. W. cei, tder “the ‘management of lent, Kelly. RC. Puggsley, Fred mis and will open in Gainsville, qilts the Klaw and Erlanger south: Thea Cult In the city of Jamestown, —S _( will be featured for the sea- ee with ®. W. Innman, Rich Sim- Moa Lank Simms, Fred Lewis, Latey patkins, Hampton _ Rogers tet Boswell, Chas. White, Jas, Wak Yogi Mesdames Essie Lewis, ‘Ne Groves, Estelle Brown, Naney Mee T Claude Sheldon,’ Lucile ta, i, They will carry their own Vg’ «itt! 2nd orchestra and expect Sijon CESS At the Jamestown Expo- "on. Regards to friends, ‘THE FREEMAN, AN {[LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSpaApEp A NEW SONG HIT. ‘Tommy Carter, who is filling an en- gagement with the Bowery Burles- quers at the Gayety, Indianapolis this week, has written a new song, “No- body Plays With Me,” which from all indications will be a popular hit. The words and music are by Mr. Car- ter and arranged by Schubert and Dav- enport: The chorus is as fillows: I wonder why all of theh children al- ways make faces at me; I wonder why they make me cry, ‘when I come out to play. Id give all my toys and my playthings, if I knew what the reason could be, Perhaps it’s because my face is black 2 That nobody plays with me. MAHARA’S BIG MINSTREL CARNI- VAL. This company has just reached the coast over the Santa Fe, playing re turn dates to increased business ey erywhere. The cast of the company is com: posed of many well known celebrities headed by Tim Owsley, George Taylor Billy Young, Morgan Prince, Walter Jones, Leona Harris, Nina’ Brown Bessie La Belle, Marie Smith, Ada Lacey. Roy Pope is leadin gthe band and Harvey Holland is leading the jorchester. ‘Tim Owsley has arranged ‘a program that he thinks is unexceled ‘by any-other colored organization on the road and one that is most satis- factory to his managers. The company will play two weeks in Los Angeles, commencing the ist of April, and will play the entire month of May in San Francisco, week of June 24th, in Portland and first. two weeks of July in Seattle, returning East over the Northern Pacific. By Sylvester Russell. | South Bethlehem, Pa.—Gus Hill's Smart Set company, with S. H. Dud- ley, heavily featured, in “The Black | Politician,” opened a one-night en- gagement at South Bethlehem, Pa., | Wednesday evening, March 13th, to a full house and crowded gallery. The Black Politician is a musical farce ‘comedy in three acts with scenes laid in Marco, wherever that is, and with no author whose name was put in evidence. The story which is abound- ed with merry music to freshen up the maturity of its age, is fresh from a new revision by S. H. Dudley. The story of the Politician is an old story, as old as the hills, with a new theme, as new as the political possibilities of a good cast of actors and a self- established star can make it. In its new coat and as a new play the Dud- ley Politician is as good a farce com- edy as one would care to enjoy who has the least respect for its age and purpose and the unction of its star. The essence of war and the installa- tion of southern colored folks in poli- ties, a little donkey, an invisible race track and a race horse, constitute the time worn relics woven together like mustard sauce to feed a hungry, am- bitious three-quarter, full-fledged ‘star, whose name is Sherman Dudiey. Up to the present season, Mr. Dudley in his hot-headed determination to be a battalion star, has crowed three times, ‘This season he has given us our first opportunity to see him in a part that has not been created by other ac- tors. As Hezekiah Doo, the black pol- itician, Dudley has taken on some- thing easy. It is well, too, that he has not ventured out too far for a starter and while the play shows him to be a comedian of much ability, his art nad judgment is riddled by his limited knowledge of legitimate re- quirements which he must acquire and maintain as a comedy star and actor. In this respect Mr, Dudley improves faster than Ernest Hogan. There was but one small place in the play where Dudley's lines were illegitimate. Af- ter his conversation to the donkey, jas he and the donkey were leaving the stage, he addressed his final re- marks to the audience instead of to the donkey. In so doing he addressed the audience out of the play, which made his lines illegitimate. This was but one of the small errors that will count with colored actors in comedy of the future. Of his general perform- ance, Dudley's first entrance was something uncommon for a politician. He had a razor and he carved at ev- erybody in, sight like a crazy man. But let us forget it. His first song, “AN In, Out and Down,” hardly fillea the place made vacant for a star, but happier results followed when he sang “Hezekiah,” with the assistance of his leading lady, Miss Jennie Pearl. In this number the two artists shared honors quite equally. But it was left for Mr. Dudley's last song, “Old Black Crow,” which caught on’ by ringing cheers from the gallery and resound- ing applause from all over the house, for which he was obliged to take five encores. With his rather lengthy sketch with James Burris in the first act, Mr. Dudley gave many happy moments that was an improvement on talking machines. ‘The closing ensem- ble of the first act was well rendered by the company and the appeal of Hez- ekiah upon his knees was short, but gave evidence of the good prospects of Dudley's future as an actor. The second act disclosed a race track scene, built upon the usual lines of noisy excitement, too well known for comment. You hear everything and see nothing. The most deceiving thing you see is S. H. Dudley, the star, under-dressed and overgrown, | who appears as a jockey and winner of the race, too tall and too old for Ja rider who could take first laurels ‘in anything except a sloven race, James Burris, the new leading man, Stes fOFee 3G OZ eo oe ve x fool + % : Y PE, ee <P, ES @ fe { SENG x: : i it se ! Y ee * a is i = =——YWy i 7, Ds a S wH a 4 t RL TS? coe J UNIONS hy, pugs THAN, ES # ee BY fae © Bitte $ % 5) in . a iP fee UY : edianis \ Ray : : 7 = x JaVR es OS am sé aS LES , &e SF oF oe ~~ Say ET A 2 N\ se 2, ff & \ : it o\ ¥ I : p \ ct y ee LS ue SS SGU ANKEY gave a very good performance as man- ager Walker Ties. His scenes with Mr. Dudley were all that could be ex- pected of a man whose voice is light but of a pleasing high pitch which makes his speeches fall like a drop of dew upon a withered flower. He is also a very stylish dancer, and in the song, “Cincinnati,” made every- body comfortable. Robert A. Kelly, as Ephriam Grindle, a candidate for mayor, was all that could be desired as an actor of practical experience and artistic manners. His address and appeal as a candidate for mayor was a piece of finished racial oratory that could not be duplicated. Salem T. Whitney, as the rival candidate, was another finished tocar who is distin- guished not only by his robust voice and stage presence, but by his knowl- edge of dramatic art and the spirit of fervor he puts into it. Pewee Wil- liams, as the son of Grindle, was still another good performer, Bits of jug- gling which he introduced as by-play together with his acrobatic dancing, were all novelties that will hasten the establishment of his reputation. J. C. Wright, as the sheriff, was quite eee) ~ - Ce ae ote ie | - i = - | | acceptable. J. Homer Tutt. as Silas Jackson. a Civil War relic, was a good actor, put the enaracter of a one- legged soldier wearing medals and act- ing like a coward, was timely and in view of the bravery of colored soldiers, is not a popular feature. It would be best to cut it out and add a tramp or Indian character. Of the female sex, Jennie Pearl shined as bright as could be expected for a young actress to follow after one so noted as Marion Smart. “Feather your nest,” was a good number. Miss Pearl, who is quite a good-looking girl, had best not indulge in poser or mak- ing eyes at present. It requires train- ing and experience to make eyes. Her yoice is light, thin and squeaky, like most soubrets, with just a little more ring and less holler in it than we hear from the average white soubrette. In one scene, she wore a white silk chiffon dress with silvery spangle de- signs. While Miss Pearl is not a pearl of very great price yet, as an actress, she will be if she is able to live down the vanity which goes with beauty, for if Miss Pearl haa a more promi- nent mouth she would be exceedingly handsome, a fact which she must be well aware of, if we are to judge by the heavy touch of red she paints upon her lips. “My Mexican Rose” was a splendid- ly dressed ensemble of the second act rendered by Miss Pearl and chorus, Miss Emma Baynard the most valu- able singer in the company. having retired from the cast; this and the ab- sence of two or three singers, who are on the sick list, accounts for the missing male and female classical so- loists who must ever be kept in evi- dence in these companies. Alberta Ormes Dudley, as a burlesque lady, gave a_good performance of a smali part. She is a handsome woman, but will have to go through athletic proc- ess to keep from further stoutness. ‘Téenie Russell as Mrs. Grindle, made a splendid elderly woman and later, in the song, “My Hindoo Love,” succeeded in electrofying .her hearers by her artistic method of expression. Miss Sarah Venable is the dancing doll of the company. Her singing and dancing of “Lady Lindy,” assisted bythe chorus and her comic scenes with Pewee Williams, was just the thing which now makes her another newly established favorite in the com- edy kingdom. Among other capable performers in the company are Nettie ‘Taylor, Jennie Hillman, Etta Gross, Beatrice Bowman, Mazy’ Montgomery, Birdie Hall Rives, Florence Smiley, Sadie Mears, Daisy Peters, Dora Weaver, Mamie York, Pearl’ Love, Ruby Taylor, Irene Tasker, Eva Swin- ton, Jube Johnson, William A. Bay- nard, Geo. McClain, George Day, Matt Johnson, William Ramsey, Robert Wil- liams and Frank Montgomery. The work of the chorus was good, especially in the ensemble work and, dancing. The music was all by differ- ent writers not on the bill and some of the scenery was up to the usual_ standard of this company. If we are to judge the production as a whole ev- erything leads up to the star. Dudley and the mule seems to be the thing which attracted the most attention, and whatever in a production draws the people can safely be looked upon as a paying investment for any man- ager. To this end Manager Gus Hill has bowed his head as low as possi- ble to the tenacious wishes of S. H. Dudley by giving him most any old thing he wants. Scenery, parapher- nalia, costumes, a horse, a donkey, a new road manager (Mr, Comerford), who, by the way, is well liked by col: ored performers), a leader of the or- chestra who can play all the score on the plano (in cases where musicians are incompetent, as the orchestra at South Bethlehem), handsome, respec- table paper, with the name of the play and the star featured above the old standard name of the company and life-size lithographs of H. 8. Dudiey. These are things which Hogan and McClain had failed to accomplish. And indifference due to the new Dud- ley of the latest generation he has paved his own way and succeeding in convincing managers, crities and the public that he is quite the real thing in spite of assuming it. Behind the scenes he is a regular mollyeoddle among the actors, who look upon him as a very strict hussy on stage business. What Dudley needs next is a new high-class comedy and a manager to give him full sway to produce it. It is true that Dudley now follows next in line to the three foremost comedy companies headed by stars, His greatest weakness has been. his failure to cultivate the love of his most valuable support, but past ex- perience has already taught him to be wiser and more thoughtful, so much so that by another season Dud- ley will develop a model man, ‘There is a hidden syringa, I have discovered, of precious value hidden away in Dudley’s soul, that so soon as it be cultivated by himself and oth- ers who are skilful enough to see his heart, through the conservatism of his character, and read what's writ- ten there, will discover one of the most interesting and beloved person- ages of the race in the profession. He will prove to be a gold mine to any manager or supporting performer who can fathom him out as the critic has found him. = FUNNY FOLKS COMEDY CO. ‘The Funny Folks Co. opened on the 21st at Live Oaks, Fla., to a packed house and everybody were well pleased. The company is better this season than ever. Everything has changed, even the parade is headed ‘by Arthur Happy Howe. The band consists of 12 poeces and our band- master, Prof. J. C. Turner, late of the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, is doing his part. The roster is as follows: Prof. J. C. Turner, cornet and band- andmaster; Jno. W. Anderson, cornet and orchestra leader; Edward Irwin, cornet; Wm. Phillips, clarinet; Bose 1S EVERYBODY HAPPY? Park Theatre, MONDAY, TUESDAY APRIL - and WEDNESDAY, 8, 9 and 10. : HURTIG AND SEAMON PRESENT : The Unbleached American. wae ae ee LS ee tg i =. pee oO wo — < aa a Pe [8 | [ae - es 2 ce ; ioe a a ee a - f a a aes ff fe ge ee | ea A ay Le aa jae He ay a ie | feo, oe. ee Pos: ee ce 6h Cl ee ’ eh ..lUC i ee Fe -mhmrmUmDSLr ee | ° 7. : yl ee Pe J | or Ernest Hogan, The Premier of all Colored Comedians, and the Largest Aggregation of Colored Artists in RUFUS RASTUS. 60 ——PEGQGPEE..... 60 Everybody goes to the Park. Gosny, alto; Robt. Steels, metophone; John Tobias, trombone; W. H. Childs, trombone; Ben Stevens, baritone; Will Fischer, tuba; Cuba Santana, bass drum and Mosey, the snare drum teaser. aa Our stage manager, Tom White, is getting encores nightly, singing “Miss Georgia,” Susie, the little soubrette, is doing nicely, singing “Build a Nest for Birdee,” Cuba Santana, the Flor- ida boy, is singing “All In, Down and Out.” Jerry Barnes, the funny man, is making a hit singing “Just a Cousin of Mine,” and “Let It Alone.” Happy Howe, the “Phunny Phellow,” is mak- ing a decided hit by telling them “Phunny Pholks" jokes. Thhe com- pany consists of Jno. Amily (Durant), Son Cameron, Joe Gophin, Miss Mary ‘Adams, Miss Eula Jackson, Miss Bs- telle Crumly, Miss Bocksy Scott, Miss Alice Whitaker, our manager, Mr. Mitchell Chappalle, is well satisfied. Send their best regards to all friends. NORTH CAROLINA SUNBEAM Billy Arnte, better known as the North Carolina Sunbeam, has closed a successful season with P. G. Low- ery’s Nashville Students and will re- A £ sive [ee a Yo ee ee Fem | ioe ea ea eS Z ‘ peers : ee ' _ | Se =a (es 2 , lee le ‘ ~~ , \ oo ie ee BILLY ARNTE. main in the city for a two-week’s vaca- tion, spending the time with old and new friends. Best regards to Williams and Stevens with Dandy Dixie Min- strels and all professionals. i Want to Engage Colored Talent of all Kinds FOR COMING Tenting Season When answering state present engagements. C. W. Beeke, Bill Bruce of Bruce & Henderson write. Address Manager HAPPYLAND SHOW, South McAllister, Okla., April 1-6; Shawnee, Oxla., 6-13. At once 8,000 Wanted == "sire ne: (COLORED) to prepare for the following Civil Service Examinations: Railway Ma! Clerk, Let- ter Carrier or Clerk in Postoffice, Rural Carrier and Custom House, Salary $800 to $1,800 a year. Common Education. White today. inclosing stamp, National Civil Service School, Oldpoint, S* C. Moseley’s European Hotel and Cafe. | Charles W. Mosley formerly of Atlanta, ca., has opened up a hotel and cafe at Richmond, Va., having been forced to leave Atlanta on account of the September mob rule. Besides being in the hotel bus- Ines here he has opened a lage roller skating rink and amusement place with such amusements as moving plotures, rac- ing features, vaudeville performances etc. The Rink is well equipped with all mod- ern improvements such as $700 worth of ball-bearing roller skates, brilliantly lighted with over 500 electric lights, stage dross Ing rooms, refreshment rooms and a flv plece ochestra, Making it one of the fin est places of amusement In the country witha seating capacity for four thousand people. He will rent it to traveling crgant- zations, shows of any kind by the night of week for specified sums or on comission’ Can also place good performers from time to time and first class vaudeville acts. Write for information actors intending to visit Jamestown Exposition will find it ‘convenient for a week or two of work be fore the opening at Jamestown which is onlyan hours ride from Richmond, C, W. Moseley, manager North Sid Skat- Ing Rink, Richmond, Va, 6 Wanted—Banjo player that can singin the open air-good salary, Address Willis Clark, 505 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, ind., Jo-He Oll company, THE FREEMAr, AN E.LUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. geese nailer een el ola neato EE Se BEFORE THE STAGE MIRROR. | three” school, he ought 1 cs a= NG Ws G 4 RG Gp: of A pi Lm Ns) = Tx Wo Ll i cae TiN 0005) CSG Sam Lucas. Amc ey" Sam Lucas, You're a grand old man, Uncle Sam, But are you any less ‘Than the child we bless ‘And eagerly caress when we can. ‘Ah the happiness we glean in your eyes, Is such a boon for our sighs, We are glad to pay Just to see you play, You're a grand old man, Unele Sam! eee It is really surprising to see how well Mr. Sam Lucas, that veteran act- or, can get about over the stage after so many years at the business and be- ing at his age. Mr. Lucas and Mr. Wesley Jenkins are playing “The Bode of Education” in “The Shoo-Fly Regiment” this season, and are hand- ling their parts in a very admirable way. There is no character produced in this show which receives any more applause than the “Bode of Educa- tion.” Despite his age, “Uncle” Lucas does step about as lively as the man of twenty-one years. Mr. Wesley Jen- kins, who is one of the “Bode,” is very clever in his lines. He is a delightful fellow on the stage and a true one off. We find pleasure in commending the “Bode of Education,” especially the grand old man who has held his own on the firing line for so many, many Jong years. ‘Wonder who is to become the Alice Linden Doll among colored actresses? We found several among the “picki- ninnies” of the ‘“Shoo-Fly Regi- ment” that might become successful “stage children” at the hands of good training. We have had wind of the fact that Miss Marguerite Ward, the Missouri “child,” would soon launch out in short dresses and large blue ribbons and sashes. What about it? ve Next season should be the most successful on account of the oppor- tunity that has already shown itself. I think it will surpass all previous records made by Williams & Walker, as they are now more able to give the public what they want, from the ex- perience of handling “Abyssinia” this season. Their new vehicle is to be “Bandana Land,” something that they declar is new ‘in every way to the stage world. see After a rather stiff up-hill fight to saisfy their ambition, it does look as if Williams & Walker had reached the top round in show business. It is a plain, undenied fact that the Shu- berts have been for a week or more in earnest negotiation with the two stars, with every indication that a contract whereby they will appear over the Shubert’s circuit is now signed. eee At the present time Williams & Walker are playing under the direc- tion of James D. Barton, who was ap- pointed receiver of their organization when Melville B. Raymond's affairs ‘became involved. They are appearing in the popular-price houses booked by Stair & Havin, ‘ se To our idea the way looks good for ‘the two big actors. The Shubert cir- cuit will throw them in league with the two-dollar houses and among au- ‘diences who will appreciate their per- Yormances a great deal more than heretofore. They can then take the liberty to base their plays on higher ideals and not be afraid of making good. see For many years Wesley Jenkins, of the “Shoo-Fly Regiment,” has tried to pick up nerve to face a camera in order to get a likeness of himself. . Many say that the very reason that Bob Cole has little to say while off the stage is simply because he has so much to say while on. see John Jackson, you surprised them, did you not? eee It is not well known that Arthur Talbot, who is playing the “Profes sor,” in the “Shoo-Fly Regiment,”com pany, is a dramatic reader of much ability, and it makes him mad to have to stand for the abuse he receives from “Unele July Jackson.” ‘There are plenty of grizzly, black and cinnamon brown “bears” who are dead willing to go with Miss Fannie Wise, the leading lady of the “Shoo Fly Regiment,”most anywhere. We find the “Shoo-Fly Regiment’ the sort of play that the Americar theater-goer is going to stand for i the future. eee _ If Andrew Tribbles can remembe anything about dear old “twenty three” school, he ought to be able tc picture out a girl that attended the school who was really his prototype when he is made up. A friend asked me: “Was he any relation to the ‘Gold-Dust’ twins?” Roseamond Johnson shows that he has had much real experience in love making off the stage. oe Mr, Theodore Pankey, as Lieuten- ant Dixon of the “Shoo-Fly Regiment” is all right. | But we think it would be a shame for any foe to shoot down an army officer who looked as nice as he. It would be fearful to get a stain of blood on that beautiful white suit that he wears. vee Is it a fact that William Francisco does not know how to boil an egg? How long was Nettie Glenn in the Philippines? Must have been a dozen years. tee It is seldom that a school teacher has a voice like Miss Anna Cook. We never saw even one that did. wee Edgar Connor likes his place in the show very well. He would not change for anything, Miss Brown. erate Miss Ward, where will you spend next summer? eee Wonder what's the matter with the mail? It came so often, eee You don't get a sister like “Vir ginia” every day. It all women were as determined as Daisy Lumpkins, they would all be married and have the very mat that they wanted. see CHARLES MARSHALL. HAZELTON SEES KERSAND'S. By Sylvester Russell. Billy Kersand’s minstrels opened a one-night engagement, matinee and night, at the Grand Opera House, Hazelton, Pa., Saturday, March 9, to large audiences. ‘This company which carries special scenery this season, is larger and better than ever. Much of the music and singing of the first part is of a high order and brought forth unstinted applause from a most enthusiastic audience. eee John Sherman was the conversa- tionalist, J. A. Watts and W. Henry Bowman were the tenor soloists, and Jakie Smith, a low baritone, with a voice that is sweet in certain tones, which he favored as the only tones that could be heard above the orches tra, was well received. Among large number of comedians who gaye good acocunt of themselves were Kid Langford, Billy Earthquake, Slim Henderson, Ben Lee, and Billy Ker. sands. Dave Smith, who was prominently billed in the cast, was called away on aceount of the death of his mother. wee ‘The introductory overture and first part, set in a watermelon scene, was bright and attractive and all the jokes were laugh provokers. vee Chief among the comedians in sup- port who scored heavily was Kid Langford, whose performance in ev- ery way compared with any minstrel comedian of the day, or, in other words, it may be said that Langford can now be safely numbered with the newest edition of great comedians. eee Billy Earthquake was another good card, but his mouth would look better with’ a little less red paint on his upper lip and. two black lines drawn from his mouth to expand it. Slim Henderson and Ben Lee were also both entertaining. oe Billy Kersands came in with an ovation and went out with a thunder. storm of applause at the end of his levee dance. There is no mistake of Billy Kersands’ fame and drawing power. His original style of old-time business proved to be a new and de- lightful treat to a generation that is new and looks with pride upon the grand minstrel man who never had to black his face nor labor to be funny. Neither is he affected and perhaps this is the reason why Billy Kersands travels today in his own private car, owning his own show and hiring his own people. It must be publicly acknowledged that if Billy Kersands can fololw a clever young modern comedian like Langford, and carry off the honors, he is still not only the great, but the only genuine (in every sense of the word) come: dian of his race. The olfo opened with Arthur Max well, the bicycle expert, who wore a white silk shirt that floated through the air like a milky flag of a fast freight engine. Of his usual clever performance his newest trick, that of removing the handle from his bicycle, mounting the wheel and riding of the stage with his hands folded, was a roaring exit. An ‘Indian encampment scene, “Na panee,” which introduced the quartet J. A. Watts, J. Lewis Johnson, W Henry Bowman and Oscar Cameron was @ novelty which met with well deserved appreciation. Alonzo Moore Jthe black Hermann, has elaborater his act this season.’ The stage wa: set in a scene described “Cave of the Wizards,” taken from Detron’s Gulch | Death Valley. ‘The cabinet scenes o his act were especially mystifying Jespecialy where ducks appeared it an empty box. eee '|__Mr. Moore's Negro dialect orator; Jis very entertaining and he is as quici Jas the ticking of an alarm clock witl his magic temerity. On the contrary he was assisted by a valet who i: -|much too slow for the good of hi -| business, Henderson and Earthquake in 3 song and dance specialty were alto- gether successful. The splendid gro- tesque buck dancing of Billy Earth- quake and the natural comic Negro dialect ceremony of Slim Henderson added greatly to thelr lustre. Juggling Johnson, hoop controller, is making his first Eastern tour with this company. His best effort was to send hoops to the footlights, where they reverse and go olf into the wings. Mr, Johnson is clever and he must know that Eastern audiences will ex- pect to see more of this branch of his manipulation. eee Billy Kersands has given us some- thing new this season in his mono- logue and also in his topical song. In his song he told us that women are wearing men’s coats and sweaters and We ought to be thankful to know they are not wearing pants. This song brought him four encores. “Nancy's Birthday” was a farce which introduced nearly all the entire company as a concluding number, ae Prof. Lacy’s orchestra was a most perfect factor in the musical edition of the program. tee Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kersand were the guests of Mrs. W. F. Burk at Hazleton, Pa., March 9. Mr. Kersand sprained’ his ankle at the stage en- trance at the matinee and had to be driven to and from the Burk residence before and after the evening perform- ance. Arthur Maxwell was the guest of Mr. Russell also at the Burk resi- dence. Mr. Maxwell in an interview stated that he is the first colored performer who ever did a bicycle act ‘on the stage in America, and also that he had been a riding’ teacher at a wealthy academy in Philadelphia be- fore entering the profession, Dr. L. G. Jordan, corresponding sec- retary of the Afro-American Council, has received a letter from Rev, A. L. Gaines, of Baltimore, cnairman of the publicity committee, that arrange- ments have been made to entertain delegates at $1.50 per day, including lodging and meals. ‘he letter states that it is the desire of the local com- mittee to publish a souvenir program containing cuts of all general officers of the Council. The comittee has passed a resolution pledging their support and co-operation in making the session a success. ‘The most noticeable of the affairs of the church is the lack o fthe num- ber of conversions during the revivals, in comparison to a few years ago. Nearly every church in the city has had a revival, and some of them have had such poor success, that they closed to begin to buy a new church, repair, iresco, or anything to get ready for the Spring Rally. ©. B. LEWIS. THE PEKIN. Something in the way of a new departure will be put on at the Pekin Theatre, State and 27th stretts. be ginning Monday, April 1. The attrac tion starting on that date will be a legitimate operatic comedy billed as a “musical prescription in _ three doses,” entitled as “Doctor Dope.” This piece was written by Mr. Stan- ley Wood, an old-time newspaper man and dramatic critic of Chicago wh dramatized “Ivan the Terrible” and wrote “Resurrection” for the Bush Temple. He also is the author of several plays and melodramas which have met with great success through out the country. The story of the play deals with the trials and troubles of one “Hotstetter Dope,” called “Hot Dope” for short, who finds himself in the predicament of being mistaken for a noted physician, Being an illiterate ignorant but simple-hearted fellow, it can be imagined to what straits he is put to carry out the deception which becomes necessary to the prop er rounding out of the play. ‘The part of “Hot Dope” will, o' course, be taken by Harrison Stew- art, and advance rehearsals will indi cate that he has tht part of his career. Jerry Mills, that old Pekin favorite, will again be seen in straight work and has a part that fits him like an old glove. Lawrence Chenault will be seen as a lieutenant of a local military com: pany and has several good songs. J. F. Mores, the robust bar-tone, is east also as an officer of this company and will be seen to great advantage in this part. Among the womtn, Pearl Brown is happily cast, as is also Nettie Lewis. who will portray the soubrette role in which she appears as the “Daugh ter of the Regiment.” Lottie Grady, the daity singing act ress, will have the leading role and will no doubt make new friends and please her old ones in the new part ‘The production will be handsomely staged with special scenry and ac cessories, which will all be under the person direction of Mr. J. Ed Green. The music, of which there are fifteen numbers, is absolutely original and writttn especially for this occasion by Joe Jordan and James T. Brymn who are now becoming known as the “song hit” composers. Sunday, March 31, was the firs anniversary in the life of the Pekin Theatre and as a token of apprecia tion of the wonderful success of thi: unique theatre, manager and proprie tor Motts presented to every one at tending on that occasion a handsome souvenir. f SPRING ) SEEDS and BULBS Always Good and Fresh at Hun‘ing‘on & Page’s BIG SEED STORE, 206-208 N. Delaware St., Indianapaiis, Ind. | Remember the New Location, J WANTED eee Getting Ready Now. s H. Dudiey’ De . $s JOLLY Ethiopians _——$—$ $$ $$ 4.0 “entenraners-4.Q —————————— T Peer of all Canvas Theatre Organizations, Ths only one that plays the Eastern Cities.) The only one that does ail week stand | No One Nighters at all Cornet (Band Leader) to Double Ors Wanted- chestra. Must be the goods, a Quick and numerous responses to the above “aq? has enabled me to place all people necessary for my attraction excepting a CORNET PLAYER competent to lead band. Rehearsal at Chester, Pa. May 20, Address Ss He DUDLEY, °° 8203150105 per 0110 Performers, Musi- cians, Ball Players and Boss Men. 40 weeks’ work to right parties. Both tad.es and gentlemen for my two shows. | oe : ~ _— | Ss fa PAT CHAPPELLE. One show opens March Ist, the other April Ist} Those applying for boss men or foremen positions must send reference. Need not apply if you can’t work colored people Address PAT CHAPPELLE, Owner Rabbit's Foot Co., home office 054 W. Church street, Jacksonville, la. Will send tickets Hurry, sorry, Hurry cit 1F YOU WANT TO Seg a » Horace George (> singing Comedian, [i fie m= Actor and Commedian, eo ie ii! Who Gives Correct Immitations of a Se Famous Re es Colored \ f. .. Gomedians X em oy At Liberty after April 30, i Agee For Responsible Parties Only. " ie ey Permanent address 908 Steinway Hall ag Chicago, Hlinois. Spee ‘RHOLTON” BAND INSTRUMENTS Are Used by the Best Oolored Musicians in Preference i to any other. Mr. P. G, Lowery Is considered one of best “colored cornet soloists in world Hels also one of the. mont. efficient bandmasters, belng “connected. with the Watiace show, the pust season, He himself used the’ “New. Proportion cornetand has his band almont entire- Jy’ fitted out with, “Holton’” instra- ments. His opinion of our instra- ments Isworth reading. ER > La at ie 3, Be Le “ae a ee, bes pot e Veh es eS ry Vee od NG Peg oy Sa ce” Sue p Bedford, Ind., Sept. 1, 1905, Frank Holton, chiengo, lite Dear Friend’ ~Aiter thoroughly test Ing the qualities vf your. “New bros portioncorn-tyou dent me, 1 found a cornet for alliimes of business, have layed ai the wandard makes, but for bits business work und solo find the’ “New. Proportion” cornet, THkoornet Teheertu. y recommend itto anyone who wants the bert P.@. LOWERY, Cornet Soloist and Bundinaster. “Holton” instruments are sold for cashoren instalments, We allow Week's trial before the dea! tx closed #0 there is absolutely no risk in purchase ing them. ‘The “Holton” isthe inetra ment that ts coming to beuniversally tisedandail uptodntemusielnns should find out about them. Our catalo, ue nd other iiterature free on request. FRANK HOLTON CO 117 E, Madison St. Chieage, 11 - Wanted - By Wm. McCake’s Gecrgia Troubadours First Class Piano Player, Man or Woman, one who can read, Fake and play Good Ragtime. 1 pay all expenses, Must be reliable and willing to work. Tell all in first letter and give me your lowest salary, as you get It here every week. Address WILLIAM M:CABE, . Manager ‘Georgia Troubadours, Care of Opera House Reporter, Esthervitle, lowa. —_—_— : HQ 4 ") Musical, Comedy ‘1 DONALOSOW'S “FLORIDA BLOSSOMS” “sins” America’s Leading Colored Theatrical O-ganization Under Canvas, now successfully touring the South, wants a first-class CORNET PLAYER also GOOD DRUMMER, MUST DOUBLE. Performers and Musicians wanted at all times. Wanted at once first-class BALL PLAYERS: Jim Leslie, Bob Gilk-rson, George Washington, Wood Adams, write. PEARL MOPPIN, Captiain, Four Good Looking Ladies Who Can Sing Wanted. Write or wire ss per route R. S. DONALDSON, Proprietor. WM. H. DORSEY, Musical Director. W. G. KENNEDY, Press Agent. - Wanted - OR THE FASHION ;PLATE SHOWS 20 COLORED MUSICIANS, Colored Lady Singers, Dancers, Cornet, Tromhone, Baritone Players: All other Colored Musicians write Quick. State Lowest Salary. IF YOU WANT A LONG PLEASANT SEASON adress W, §S. LeVARD, 1310 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 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BEIT KNOWN on the 19th day of March, 1907, the above named plaintiff by her attorneys, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana, her complaint against the above named defendant, Boneparte Beatty, and the said plaintiff, having also filed said Clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant Boneparte Beatty is not a resident of the State of Indiana, and that the above named defendant is a necessary party thereto, and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to appear in State County, and for demur thereto on the 18th day of May, 1907. NOW THEREFORE, by order of said Court said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint, and the appearance and answer or demur thereto, at the calting of said cause on the 16th day of May 1977, the same being the tenth judicial day of a term of said Court, to be begun and held at the Court on the 16th day of May 1977, said complaint and the matters and things therein contined and alleged, will be heard and determined in the Court. LIONARD M. QUILL, Clerk J. H. LOTT, Attorney for Plaintiff Charliss- State of Indiana Marion Co., ss: in the Offutt Circuit of Marion County offits. In the State of Indiana Thomas No. 15788. Offutt Divorce. EIT KNOWN. That on the 19th day of March 1977, the above named plaintiff, by her attorneys, flied in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the above named defendant Thomas offutt and the said plaintiff h-vailing also flied in said Clerk's office the affixt of a competent person, sh-wing that said defendant Thomas Ornutt is not a resident of the State of Indiana above named defendant a nice party thereto and whereas said plaintiff having by e-dorment on said complaint required said defendant to ap. ear in said Court, and answer or demur thereto on the 16th day of NOW THERFORE, by order of said Court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said compaint agist him and that unless he appear and answer or demar thereto, at the calling of said cause on the 16th day of May 1967 the same being the tenth judicial day of a term of said Court, to be begun and sent to the Court. Home in the City of Indiapolis on the first Monday in May 1967 sat compaint and the matters and things there in containe and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. JAMES T. V. - ILL, Attorney for Plaintiff, 20% North Delaware street. COME ON OUTSIDE CAT NELSON GAMS OURSE CONSIGNMENT "BAT" IS STILL IN HIDING. 1-1-1 WON'T FIGHT A REGNO. JOHNSON BILL SQUIRES COLOR LINE BILL SQUIRES HAS GOTTEN COLD FEET SUDDENLY. WILL THE ENGLISHMAN TAKE-DOWN HIS SIGN, TOO? If my estimate of a fighter's capabilities is anything near correct, Jack Johnson, the Afro-American candidate for stellar championship honors, will beat Bill Squires, the Australian champion, so quickly and decisively that the expectations of the latter ever coming over to America to take away our little old world's championship title will never be realized. This may and it may not eb a disappointment to the followers of ring happenings in America. Bill is only known here by his record as a fighter and that has more holes in it than a Swiss cheese. He has been matched to meet Jim Jeffries, on paper, at least half a dozen times and the number of times he has set sail for the States is equal thereto. He is a Sunday school superintendent, miner, pugilist par excellence and then some other things. And now he is to tackle Jack Johnson, the Negro heavyweight, whom all the four-flushing fighters will draw the color line on, not because he was a Negro, but because he looked dangerous. Johnson, in disguit, finally sailed for the Antipodes and signalled his advent by knocking Felix, an Australian heavyweight, cold in less than a round. A few days later he repeated on a husky Victoria pug, Lang by name, but it took nine rounds to do the trick. Then Johnson's demand for a fight with Squires was heeded and the miner stopped sailling for America every other day and signed articles. The pair will meet on a date selected later, but probably in April, for a $20,000 purse. The Negro is giving daily exhibitions in the National Theatre at Melbourne and incidentally training hard for his bout with the Australian. If Johnson wins, what will Jeffries say? "Individual Supremacy," when asked point blank the other day if in the event of a victory over Tommy Burns he would agree to meet Jack Johnson, who is causing much talk in Australia just now, said: "I claim the light heavyweight championship, but not the heavyweight title, and if Johnson wants to fight for the championship, Jeffries is the man to look after him." P. Jack O'Brien, by the way, says he intends to retire from the ring. He won't be missed much. *** * * An event of considerable importance in the fistic world will be the meeting of Abe Attell and Spike Robson. Unfortunately it is only one of those Philadelphia six-round affairs, but that will help some. The meeting is to be had before the National Athletic Club on April 3, and the boys are to weigh 12* pounds at noon the day of the fight. It was the weight question that delayed the meeting. Robson, when he came from England, was after Champion Abe, but he could not make suitable weight. Abe was busy at the time in the Far West. Robson ably earned the right to meet Attell. In his recent fight with Tommy Murphy, who is a legitimate lightweight, he outboxed and outfought the Harlem boy all through the six rounds of their bout. The Attell and Robson fight will probably be followed by some other first-class arguments among the light boys. Harry Harris has come back into the game and he is eager for a match with the winner, while Matty Baldwin will do most any reasonable weight to have a try at one of the top notchers. Attell will be the natural favorite over Robson, but many of those who saw the go with Murphy will string along with the clever little English boxer. 牵 承 承 The anti-prizefight bill which was introduced in the California Legislature by Senator Hartman has been defeated by a vote of 24 to 11, thereby opening up the Pacific Coast fight game for at least two years more. If the fight promoters of California can only forget their squabbles now and get together, there is a chance for some excellent bouts within the next few months. They need have no fear that the fights won't draw, for the Senate favors them, and does not the Senate represent the people? Unk Russell, who defeated Amby McGarry decisively at Philadelphia recently, has posted $500 to bind a match of six, ten or twenty rounds or to a finish with Battling Nelson, the weight to be 133 pounds at six o'clock or 130 pounds ringside. Russell is a slugger, pure and simple, and is a favorite with the Quaker City fight fans. But there is not much chance for him to make a match with Nelson, as the Dane says that he is going to take a long rest because of a severe cough, and that when he is fit to enter the ring again he will go after Joe Gans exclusively. cary, is being industriously plugged as the next candidate for heavyweight championship honors, just because he thinks he's able to whip any heavyweight in the world. Even Joe Gans has joined in with praise for the burly amateur boxer in this manner: "I am ready to bet anywhere from $5,000 to $12,000 that Dr. Krone can beat any of the big fellows outside of Jeffries. If I go to Nevada to meet Nelson, the Doc will go along with me and fix up the fanciest training quarters ever seen anywhere. I will then teach him something about the game that he does not, know, and after three months of work I believe he will be ready to tackle even Jeffries. He is as big as John L. Sullivan used to be when at his best. He is young, tremendously strong and a good, speedy man by nature. He is fast with both hands and feet and he has shown me that he is a natural born fighter." When Gans gets the doctor really fit an attempt will be made to match him with Burns, Hart or Schreck. Krone has plenty of money and merely wants or be somebody of renown for the glory that there may be in it. In describing the doctor's physical attributes, Gans has neglected to say anything about his heart. But the strength of that organ will be put to the test as soon as the Chicago apothecary receives a couple of stiff smashes on the point of the jaw. So Kid McCoy told me the other night when I casually mentioned the name of the new man who thought he could beat Jeffries. It seems hard to believe that Bob Fitzsimmons, who could once dictate his own terms to boxing promoters, has been turned down by a Philadelphia club manager. The latter recently notified Fitz that a purse would not be offered for a bout with Tommy Burns. This information was accompanied by the statement that back numbers would not draw files in Quacktown. Fitz is thinking it over. It wouldn't be Tommy Ryan if he didn't have some explaining to do when nailed with the persimmon, as he and Hugo Kelly were a few weeks ago in Rochester. Ryan insists that he and Kelly fought on the level, and that the management of the Rochester club informed him that the bout should be strictly a boxing match with no slugging and no decision. Ryan also states that those who have been crying afire should blame the club, not the pugilists, for the reason that the club knew all along that there would be no real fighting and that the crowd that paid admission did so under false impression. Meanwhile the club managers and other boxing promoters in Rochester have advised Ryan and Kelly to refrain from applying for any future matches in that city. Young Griffo, the original, has been resurrected and is now a member of Tommy Burns' training retinue. After leading a wild life of dissipation for years, he is now said to have reformed. He has been committed on several occasions to insane asylums and has been arrested many times for intoxication. But in spite of all these excesses it is said that he still possesses much of the old boxing skill which made him famous fifteen years ago. When Griffo first came to this country he was pronounced by ring experts the greatest boxer in the world. His bouts with Jack McAuliffe Kid Lavigne, Frank Erne, George Dixon and other first-class pugilists were sensational in the extreme. He was never knocked down in any of them, yet he failed to niffle much punishment, as he was a comparatively light hitter. At one time Griffo offered to bet that he could stay six rounds with James J. Corbett, but when the latter was approached regarding the bout he declined with thanks, as Corbett explained that he never could catch Griffo if he should adopt the usual running tactics. Brooklyn Tommy Sullivan, who is matched to fight Abe Attell for the featherweight title, is busy looking for a suitable sparring partner for his training camp and seems to have difficulty in finding one who will suit him. Sullivan is at present the boxing instructor of the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis, and several sports who have seen him recently are of the opinion that he will have trouble in getting down to Attell's weight limit, as he weighs 134 pounds at present and appears to have no superfluous flesh. Honey Mellody and Mike ("Twin") Sullivan will probably be matched in the near future to engage in a twenty-round bout at Pueblo next month. A reliable guarantee has been offered for the mill by Frank G. Selee, the well known baseball manager, who is running a boxing club in Pueblo together with other sporting ventures. Mellody prefers a fight with Sullivan just now to another meeting with Joe Thomas, who, by the way, may take a trip to England shortly. The reformation of the ring moves on apace, Jim Corbett, kicking down the pugilistic ladder by which he climbed to fame, would have the public forget that he was ever a prizefighter and remember only the fact that he is an actor. Let it go thundering down the pages of history that James J. Corbett was in the twentieth century an actor known to fame and a contemporary of Richard Mansfield, Harry Gliltyle, Maggie Cline and Caruso, if James would have it so. But it is doubtful if we can separate him from prizefight history at this late date. Jim was an excellent pugilist, handy with his hands, feet and tongue, and flourished like the green bay tree until Ruby Fitz jammed his fist into Corbett's solar plexus at Carson City on St. Patrick's Day some years ago, thereby changing things considerably on the championship map. James was such a good prizefighter in his day that it seems a pity that he should show a disposition to desert his early friends in this manner. In fact, he was so good with his fists that it seems that his Thesian doings will be quite forgotten when his ring records are still preserved. From now on the sporting public may expect to read long blasts from Tex Rickard, the Nevada promoter and the lightweight fighters Gans and Nelson. Rickard says that he has signed the men to fight for a $30,000 course at Ely, Nev., on July 4. But Nelson denies this hevelently and declares that the purse is not large enough. This may prove to be poor policy in view of the fact that Rickard has a peculiar way now and then of changing his mind. The days of such enormous purses are numbered. ONLY FILLY TO RACE THIS YEAR IN THE TWO-YEAR-OLD DIVISION. Lexington, Ky.—Wood Clay, whose stable of thoroughbreds is in training at the Kentucky Association track, this city, has the only two-year-old filly in America by Imp. Meddler, the leading sire of 1906. The youngest is Annoyance and is fro mthe great brood mare Victoria IV., by Ten Broeck. Victoria IV. is the dam of Lanky Bob, a splendid race horse and a consistent winner. The filly was purchased last fall at the sale of yearlings belonging to Carl Jungbluth's Waldeck Stock Farm sale of yearlings which took place in New York. She is training in splendid condition and is looked upon by Mr. Clay as one of the best filies in his stable. The only two-year-old colt in training, and so far as is known the only two-year-old colt in America by the Latonia Derby yinner Hernando, which died recently near this city, is Macatée, which is owned by Henry Wilson, of this city. The youngster is a son of Hernando and Ella Durham by Major Richards. He worked three-eighths of a mile last fall in 36 seconds and a quarter in 23 4:5 before the cold weather set in, and this spring Wilson has not had an opportunity to try out the colt. Ramey Macey, son of Gus Macey, the well-known trainer of thoroughbreds and trotters, will be with Grover Hughes this year. The boy went to work for the Hughes stable yesterday morning and will do the principal riding when the stable starts out this season. Macey rode part of the season of 1905 for T. C. McDowell and afterward did the riding for his father's stable. T. C. McDowell has decided to breed a number of his mares to outside stallions this year, but he will by no means neglect his famous race horse and sire Alan-a-Dale. The great brood mare Peg Woffington, the dam of David Garrick, will be bred to Imp. Adam. Bracegirdle, the dam of The Rival and other good ones, will be mated to Sir Dixon. Queenlike II will be sent to the paddock of Ben Strome. Monarka will be bred to Hastings, Countess Irma to Imp. Mazagan, Monarda to Imp. Dieudonne and Lee Charmer to Imp. Orlando. Oots Bros. have in training in their stable a four-year-old, a three-year-old and a two-year-old, all from the noted brood marge Turtle Dove. The three thoroughbreds are among the best at the Kentucky Association track. They are Lafayette, Mozelle and Binedeta. LaFayette is the fouryear-old and is a gray stallion by Imp. Ogden. Mozelle is the three-year-old and is a chestnut filly by Wadsworth, Binedeta is the two-year-old and is a bay filly by The Pepper. Turtle Dove is a gray mare by Teuton, dam Melrose by Himyar. She has had five fiolets, two colts and three fillies. It is a remarkable coincidence that the colts have taken the color from the mare and are grays and that the fillies have not been grays nor the same color of their sires. Turtle Dove is also the dam of Turando and Wakeful. It was a shame for Twin Sullivan to take the money—poor peier Palmer. Headache Sufferers Do you want relief—in just a few moments and no bad after-effects. If so, you have only to take, Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills. If subject to headache, have them with you always. 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The Choral Society, of Simpson Chapel, rendered an excellent program last Sunday evening. Gurley Brewer made the address. The Prinzeton Club, of which Virgil Bell is president, will entertain the Rufus Rastus company, Tuesday night at Odd Fellow's Hall. Mrs. Simch Sharp, Miss Fannie Rice, W. C Phillips, and Miss Helena Sharp were the guests of Mrs Patten in Anderson last Sunday. Mrs. Marshall Taylor, died Thursday-morning at her home in Fifteenth street. The funeral services will be held to day at Simpson Chapel. Bishop A. Grant will occupy the pulpit at Allen Chapel Sunday morning. The Rev. Samps on will preach a special sermon to the Daughters of Charity at 8 p. m. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50ct. stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address, R. P. Blodau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. Madam Dunham, the great soprano, who was with the original jubilee singers, will be at the Flanner Guild, Sunday. Dr. W. E. 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Rifle, Mrs. H. T. Pierson, Mrs. Dr. Cooper, Ross D. Brown, R. H. Rifle of Muncie, Ind., Mrs. Will Rider, St. Joe, Mich, J Polock, Friendswood, Ind, Willam Trail of Shirley, Ind., and Mr and Mrs. George Cooper, of Greenfield, Ind., attended the lecture of Dr. Booker T. Washington last Tuesday night. Y. M. C. A. The Colored Y. M. C. A. is very grateful to Dr. Washington for his visit and the giving of his lecture for their benefit, without charge and extend to him their thanks. The only regret is that all the people who desired to hear him could not be accommodated. The church was packed and hundreds were turned away and many stood outside awaiting to catch a glimpse of the great philanthropist. SECOND BAPTIST IN THE LIGHT SECOND BAPTIST IN THE LIGHT THE ADVISORY COUNCIL EXPRESSESITSELF. Indianapolis, Ind., March 26, 1907. In answer to a request and upon an invitation from the Second Baptist Church for an advisory council, the following named churches were represented: Smithfield Baptist church, Rockport, Ind., Dr. J. R. Miller, pastor; Liberty Baptist church, Evansville, Rev. J. D. Rouse, D. D.; Second Baptist church, Franklin, Rev. W. H. Patterson; Mt. Zion Baptist church, Connerville; Rev. W. M. Winfrey; Second Baptist church, Crawfordsville, Rev. A. A. Russell; Mt. Paron Baptist church, Indianapolis, Rev. B. F. Farrell, D. D.; Rev. J. R. Raynor, Indianapolis; Mt. Zion Baptist church, South Bend; Rev. J. H. Holder, D. D. Prof. T. Q. Brown, Indianapolis. A council was duly organized on the above named date at ten o'clock a.m., in the Second Baptist church, Rev. J. D. Rouse, D. D., was elected moderator, Rev. J. H. Holder, D. D., secretary. After devotional exercise, the council proceeded to the consideration of the call, which was stated by representatives of the Second Baptist church, that being an expression upon their part for some advice as to the proper steps they should take to be set right before a nd with the Baptists of the State; after a thorough investigation we find: First, that the Second Baptist church did, according to the evidence, from the beginning of the rumors of improper conduct of their pastor, Rev. C. H. Johnson, take proper steps and made a thorough investigation of the truthfulness or falsity of the same, and the said Second Baptist church, acting upon the finding of the various committees, investigations and their recommendations, did in a regular church meeting on the 30th day of March, 1906, then and there exonerate Rev. C. H. Johnson. This was shown by the record of their church. It was further proven that three different committees were appointed to make this investigation. Second, we conclude according to the polity and usage of the Missionary Baptist church, that executive board of the general association of the State of Indiana, did transcend its bounds in withdrawing the hand of fellowship from the Second Baptist church had pastor. This conclusion is arrived at by the constitution governing the general association. We further find that the committee appointed in the last setting of the General Association at Columbus, Ind. have failed to make an investigation of this matter as they were appointed to do, thereby embarrassing and hindering the Second Baptist church from doing the work of Jesus Christ. We further find that Rev. C. H. Johnson is a member in good and regular standing in the said Second Baptist church, and being such member, he allowed himself to be disciplined as a member; and at no time tried to hinder a thorough investigation of his conduct. 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A pair of GOLD FISH & 6% inch & 00c, for 2 tops from WHITE LINE WASHing Powder when presented with this advertisement at our office, at st. You can get one Gold for ev- A pair of GOLD FISH and 6½ inch GLOBE worth 60c, for 2 tops from WHITE LINE Washing Powder and 15 cups when presented with this advertisement at our office, at 110 E. Ohio st. You can get one Gold Fish for ev- ery 8 tops from White Line. Use White Line for dishwashing, cleaning both tube, housewife cleaning and for washing clothes. It softens water and is clean and pure as baking soda. Call at office. We can not accept mail orders. Offer good till May 31. THE CROWN CHEMICAL COMPANY, 110 E. Ohio St. Indianapolis. Mention the Freeman. CANCER SPECIALIST. Dr. E. B. Brigham, specialist. 18 West Market street, Indianapolis, has the "Best!" Cancer treatment used today. Consult him for all malignant skin diseases. Thinking people read The Freeman. MEN'S GUARANTEED PATENT LEATHER OXFORDS $3,50 This advertisement and $3.50 will secure you a pair of stylish spring Oxfords manufactured by the best house in the East. Made to sell regularly for $4.00. These shoes are made of the best quality of patent leather, and to demonstrate our faith we guarantee them absolutely. POPULAR SHOE STORE HARRY W. SMITH, 12 N. Pennsylvania you are just as sure of satisfactory treatment from beginning to end of transaction as if you were dealing with the most solid bank in the city. Our contract is plain and simple. It contains no snakes to trip you up; any one can grasp its meaning at one reading. It tells just what rate of Interest you are to pay and how and when the payments are to be made. Contains no loop-holes where extra expense can be added on. You get all the time you need on the loan and the security remains in your possession. Is there any reason why, when you do borrow, you should not come straight to the office? 210 Unity Building, 147 East Market Street. Old Phone, Main, 541. New Phone 1419 ALL GOODS SOLD BY PINK'S Cut Rate Pharmacy Comply in every way with the PURE FOOD LAW. We Lead, Others Try to Follow. PINK'S PHARMACY, 550 Indiana Ave., Southeast Corner West Street. the TAILORE and 327 Indiana A s for Your Spring Everybody knows that we have the WEST AND LATEST FA flends. Suits $20 322 and 327 Indiana Avenue. Everybody knows that we have the NEWEST AND LATEST FADS. Ask your friends. Suits $20.00 and up. HOWARD'S WATER SETTLER present Oil BUY YOUR S Gold t Oil Co., 520 W. Both YOUR SPRING CLOTHES Goldberg's BUY YOUR SPRING CLOTHES AT Goldberg's, The man that saves you money. SPECIALS THIS WEEK. built in all colors, all styles for this week only with regular $1.00, this week..... Jeans Jeans Pants regular price $1.50, this we ear, the 50c kind, this week..... Don't forget the place is painted yellow. RT B. GOLDBE ton Street. 3 Doors E AIN STORE EVERYBODY A swell Spring suit in all colors, all styles for this week only..... $7.50 Spring shirts worth regular $1.00, this week..... 50c Genuine Kentucky Jeans Pants regular price $1.50, this week..... $1.00 Summer Underwear, the 50s kind, this week..... 25c Don't forget the place is painted yellow. BERT B. GOLDBERG. 348 W. Washington Street. 3 Doors East of Star Store. AND LEA THE GRAND LEADER 338-340 E.WASH.ST. Fourth Anniversary Sale a BIG SUCCESS. PANAMA SKIRTS, made extra wide, full plaited, black and colors, $3.95 regular $6.75 values, Anniversary price. JACKETS, of novelty plaids and Covert cloth, boy styles, regular $4.75 $7.50 values, Anniversary price. W. C. HAZEL, AILOR, Indiana Avenue. ur Spring Suit that we have the LATEST FADS. Suits $20.00 and up. QUICKLY CLEARS AND SETTLES THE BLACKEST RAINWATER One small package clears 25-barrel clistern. Tablespoonful to tub of water. No injury to clothes or hands. No hard water. 520 W. Wyoming St. Both Phones. NG CLOTHES AT erg's, Styles for this week only... $7.50 week... 50c car price $1.50, this week... $1.00 week... 25c ce is painted yellow. OLDBERG, 3 Doors East of Star Store. EVERYBODY Goes to NORTON'S DRUG STORE, corner Indiana Ave., and Mich- igan street, for everything usually kept in a first-class drug store. Prices are the same as in all CUT RATE Drug Stores Only registered clerks employed. Sole agents for Ford's Hair Pomade and Hair Straightener. LEADER 338-340 E.WASH.ST.