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THE FREEMAN IS READ BY OVER 100,000 EACH WEEK. ARE YOU ONE OF THE NUMBER? IF NOT SEND IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION TODAY AND KEEP POSTED. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XXI NUMBER 19 MINSTREL PERFORMANCE YOUNG MEN'S PROGRESSIVE CLUB AT LOUISVILLE REY. JORDAN PLEASED WITH WORK Returned from Eastern Tour— Weather Interfers With Ball Game—Successful Church Bazaar—Matthias Young Dead. Social to THE FREEMAN. LOUISVILLE, KY.—Without press reports understand, uninsult, the Young Men's Progressive League gave a minstrel performance last Friday night at Macauley's Theater. So far as giving some work to the Negro printer or, newspaper, they have been the greatest of the minstrels." The minstrel was presented in the usual style, yet there were a number of new songs introduced. The first part of the show was meritorious and the second part was the greatest in the history they had in getting members to take part, they deserve the highest praise. The performances of the end men were credible and every one laughed until tears down their cheeks, and there crying was so loud that the inmate daughter runs high. The imitation of Bert Williams and George Walker, by Mr. James Price, was excellent. He took the house by storm. Dr. Morris Blackburn, the company's musician, and his singing with the "Best I Get Is Much Obligate To You" was sung and enforced more on the order of a minstrel than any member of the company. "Greatitude," "Everyday His Pleckoning on Me by Mr. Davis, was also a "tickler," Merrans, Evans and Barnett sang the sen- Dow Allen, ex-jockey, is in the city attending the races at Churchill Downs. He is trained to train a stable of horses soon for Mr. W. B. Simpson, of Mead county. T. Clay Moore, of Nashville, Tenn., manager of the Standard Giants of Nashville, is in the city last week the guest of Mr. Frick Flemings, manager of the Louisville Unions. Louisville is being visited by a number of athletes who are attending the races. This city honors them to the sport that has made Jackson famous and wish them much success while dealing with the annuals. Asking a mandatory order for reinstatement in the Citizens' National Hospital, Brown, a nurse, sued the hospital and insisted. Mrs. Brown has also used C. F. Cowler for $1,650, charging deformation of character. Frank Waring, of Chicago, Ill., will arrive at the city Saturday to coach the opera. The opera will be given May 16, at Macleay's Theatre. The opera is under the musical direction of Miss Charlotte Bryant. The funeral of Mr. Mathias Young was a very sad occasion as he was one of the imposing ever held in this city, composed by the well-known firm of Watson and Mr. Young was a member of the Toussaint L'Ouverture Club and the United Brothers. The Rev. L. G. Jordan, who has been in the interest of the Baptist Church Mission work, has returned to the city. He was being done in all sections by the Baptists and stated that he hoped that it would be a banner year at the National Baptist conventions which meets in Lexington. --- an effort will be made at the Louisville school board tonight to reduce the salary of Prof Daniel Lawson, principal of the Central High School. The outcome of this attempt is not known at this writing, but a determined effort is being made by sub-institutional citizens to thwart this move. There is no citizen in the community who would like to see such a backward step, and those who are opposing the reduction deserve the hearty congratulations of the people of Louisville. The Lincoln (colored) Republican Club, 15 West Green street, Louisville, Ky., is where time while in that city Strangers welcomed. First-class billiard hall and parlors to entertain guests and strangers. Give us officers; Joe Hughes, President; Wesley Evans, Vice President; Robt. Smith, Secretary; Dave Thompson, Treasurer. The Rev. Arthur E. Wathern, of Trinity Episcopal Church, addressed the Brotherstand in the way. Efforts will be made to mood of St. Andrew of the Church of Our Lady of the Angels on Thursday night. After the address Mr. Thomas F. Parks pointed a committee composed of Prof. W, P. Annis, Mr. W. H. Blandford and Mr. Cassius Smith and Rector Leroy Ferguson will be investigating with a view of launching work among colored Episcopalians. While the new branch library is about finished and the granitoid pavement is about completed, it will be in August before the colored people will be allowed to meet the building would open. It was hoped that the building would open for the National Negro Teachers' Association, which meets here in June, but from all reports it will not be opened before the building would open. It will be very large. The interest at the branch and library stations is on an increase. The amount of reference work looked for by the librarian and his assistants was greatest. Books were sent in from the main library that a number of shelves had to be built to accommodate them. The report is as follows: Attendance . . . 5,609 Number of books issued at branch . 2,120 Number of books issued at stations. 1,750 Awards collections . . . 272 Awards collections . . . 189 Number of readers' cards issued to Nouvelle Fantaisie ..... Sarasate Sur des Themes de Faust ..... Gounod Humoreske ..... Koepping Jackson Contralto Solo. Mon Coeur s'ouvre a ta voix.Saint Saens (My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice.) Theme—"With Variations" . . . Grunwald Fifth—"Al Varied" . . . Danaela Melody in "F" . . . Rubinstein The Commodore . . . Chambers Triple Tongue Polka . . . James W. Tate .Melvin Solo. Intro, and Rondo Capriccio-Sciensa Twelfth Air Varle . . . Ch. De Berti Zigunerwelsen . . . Sarasate The coming of Dr. Booker T. Washington to speak for Eckstein-Norton Institute will be June 23. Mr. Washington will also attend the National Sunday School Meeting, which is to be held here and other representative men are making great preparations to give Mr. Washington a royal reception. The Courter-Journal and other daily-papers have heralded the coming of the representative awakening is expected to be a result of his address. A desire is expressed here that Mr. Washington will be accompanied by Mr. Emmett J. Scott, his private secretary, who has a host of friends in this city. A most interesting and instructive session was held at Teachers Institute Ninth Grade, where he spoke on the "Aristocracy of Labor." Prof. Brownell gave a practical talk to the teachers of the schools on how necessary it was to impress the young men, and dignity of labor. He dwelt largely upon the scheme of education of Dr. Booker T. Washington, and urged the colored people to consider the idea to be incorporated into the Young Men's Christian Association, where boys could be taught some forms of practical industry. The committee on entertainment, National Negro Institute, and National James June made their report, and it was accepted. Lawyer W. L. Ricks, who was to have spoken at the meeting, will be heard at the next monthly meeting. Mr. Isaac Curtis, one of the most conspicuous characters of the race in political, religious, fraternal and social life in this city, died last week and was last seen on the Green-street march, of which seventy-one years old and became famous as a nurse and had performed in this capacity for some of the richest in Louisville. He was one of the leaders of the United Brothers of Friendship, the Old Folks Home and president of the Colored Fair Association. His funeral was one of the largest attended in the town, and Mr. Curk was highly esteemed by both races. It was through Mr. Curtis' acquaintance with Col. W. B. Halderman that a colored man was appointed on the reportorial staff of the Louisville Times. There was nothing doing last Saturday. Sunday and Monday for the basement. Several games were played, but the weather was mainly only one game was and that was on Saturday. The contest was between the Standard Giants of Nashville and the Louisville. The Unions had the game won by the Louisville and the Reeusci was postponed. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1908. CONFERENCE SEASON. FOR HIS CANDIDATE CONFERENCE DELEGATE CONFERENCE DELEGATE FOR HIS BISHOP CANDIDATE PADUCAH, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN STATE BEEFEST The District Conference, and Sunday School Convention of the Paducah District was held last week at Farmington, Ky. - April 26, marked the close of the third quarterly meeting of Burk's Chapel, M. E. Church, the presiding elder, seemed to be at his best, and preached two powerful sermons. Rev. Lowery, of the C. M. E. Church, preached in the afternoon. The quarterly meeting of the presiding elder, owing to the energetic pastor, Rev. G. W. Robinson, he was quite busy distributing the Love Feast, tickets and envelopes amassed by the pastor, that they pray for a glorious output, asked of the Holy Spirit, and their prayers were answered. Mr. Chas. Elliott, who was on the sick list last week, is out again. ... Mr. Chas. Elliott, who was on the sick list last week, is out again. ... Mr. Chas. Elliott, who was on the sick list last week, is improving. ... Mr. and Daley Barber have a fine baby girl at 1308 Clay street. ... Miss Beatrice Reeves has returned home from Memphis, after seven weeks at Griffin, pastor of the Harrison Street Baptist Church, has gone to Cairo to visit his wife.....Little Mimi Eunice Lawrance, of 1406 Atkins avenue, has recovered from an attack of measles.....Miss Willie Griffin is ill at her home on South Ninth street.....Grant Howell and Miss Nettle Brane were married Wednesday evening, and she is now a brother, Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, 1308 Harrison street. **Rev. D. D. Davis performed the ceremony.** **Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Turner have moved to the country...** FOR THE FREEMAN call old 'phone 944-A. Jaguar carriage, Jaguar School, School, will be applicant for reelection. Mrs. Paerson is one of our city's best teachers. After school closes she will join her husband, Rev. R. E. Pearson at school. After school closes she will future home...Mr. William Jackson and wife, Mrs. Mary A. Jackson, of Bevier, Ky. paid a short last week to the school. Mrs. Mary A. Jackson is of this city...Mrs. Mahala Clopton is slowly convalescing...Miss Mary E. Gains has returned to her home in Chil- disease sister, Mrs. Van J. Davis...John Sample, of St. Louis, made a short trip to the city last Sunday...Mrs. Louis Thomas has returned to the city where she went to accompany her cousin, Miss Mollie Hanking...Henry E. Davis, the father of Dr. Van J. Davis, left the city after spending two weeks in the city, guest of his son...Mrs. G. W. McElroy has returned from Poplar Bluff, Mo. to attend school. Mrs. G. W. McElroy father...Elder Reed left last Sunday to attend the General Conference...Mrs. Katie Lyons is on the sick list this week. Willie Dirk got his foot mashed at the city. DALLAS. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN St. Louis "Standing on the street corners' and making remarks about ladies as they pass by, and talking loud and boisterous, must cease in this city." So says the chief of police... The grocery now running at the corner of Bryan and Brad street, Bryan and the dwarf street, Order of B. and B. of K is the founder, and Mr. A. N. Norwood is the manager. They invite you and your friends to trade with them. . . Mr. George Sanders' store, Eg. Williams' Central and Bryan streets; J. H. Anderson, Elm street; the Enterprise Tallors, Elm street; Drake's shop, Elm street; Johnson Bros., Central; Harper's drug store; Dr. Hamilton Blunt, sanitaryum; Lowery & S冉; Rufus Green; Dixon Cafe; Walker's Place; Whitley the Barer, at Rhodes and Robey's; Cecil & Davis; Pressing Shoe houses; houses he and the FREEMAN for their patrons to read each week. We wish to state to the people that the branch office, corner Bryan and Good streets, will receive news and art appreciation from the Bryan Library Store. Mr. Smith Overton is having some addi- PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR $1.60. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. SHAWNEE, OKLA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Taylor has just returned from a visit in Texas...Mr. and Mrs. Pearson left Sunday for Canada...Jim Warren and Lee Johnson have taken the Norwood Hotel, the first to have they have made good...Mrs. L. Johnson is visiting in the city. MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE AT ATLANTA, IT HAS 1,050 STUDENTS ENROLLED Negro Education Well Discussed By the Vice-President of the College--Article in the New York Evening Post. Morris Brown College is situated in the black belt of the South, where the race presses, and yet the ignorance among the masses and to know how to adjust one's self to real conditions and to prepare for these newer times in a new age make this college a great place to grow as great as in the past. I would not be understood as saying the race is not making great headway in our area, or do real of the youth, orounded with this powerful civilization, is in danger of overestimating its wealth in brain structure and character, and that it thinks it viable, and that its leaders may overestimate the ability of the masses to follow. I am not surprised to see on many corpuses of the large cities of this country so large a number of, often, well-dressed and hearty looking men who never do a days work, and who live upon the earnings of the degradation and shame of some one else. A large number of these men are in the schools, churches, and often societies. I am not to be understood as doubting the moral growth of the race. I am not unmindful of the many disadvantages that our society has in mind, and that they may secure a firm footing. FALSE PRIDE But notwithstanding our progress morally, intellectually and otherwise, we appear to have pride in the heart of too large a class of young men and women of the race. I have always felt that we have lived it to be worse in the North than in the South in proportion to numbers and opportunities. Just why a young man, *Continued on Page Four.* IN THE WOMAN'S WORLD. BY "DOROTHY" This column is devoted to the interests of all women and their organizations also. Address all communications to Dorothy, The Freeman Indianapolis, Ind. 2 PASS IT UP. If it's gossip that you've heard, Pass it up. Of it never breathe a word, But pass it up. On all occasions call a halt, You'll not find it a bad fault, Take it with a grain of salt, And pass it up. If a game you're asked to join, Pass it up. Just to win a little coin, Pass it up. Don't forget there are men, too, Who can play as good as you, You will find it cheaper to Pass it up. So be sure of what you do, Or pass it up. If it don't good to you, Pass it up. As you strike in life some curve, Never for a moment swerve, And just cultivate your nerve To pass it up. Be not simply good, but be good for something. * * * Labor rids us of three great evils: irksofeness, vice and poverty. * * * Men exist for the sake of one another. Teach them or bear with them. To give and to lose is nothing, but to lose and to give still is the part of a great mind. ARTIFICIAL LIMB FOR LITTLE FLORENCE HARPER. The fund to purchase an artificial limb for little Florence Harper has been raised, and THE SEMA is grateful to their kind donors for their hearty support in this worthy cause, and to D. P. Stirk & Co. for their offer and extend to them their sincere thanks. Such donations are made to little Florence, in order to make her chances equal with other children. Little Florence is happy, and is walking to them their sincere thanks. Such donations are received from persons outside the city and the names of all persons contributing to the fund have been given the little girl, who is now receiving the kindness expressed therein. Seventy-five dollars was asked for and one hundred was given, which left a dollar has been used in buying a nail shoes and a few other necessaries. The twenty dollars has been placed in the bank, and the little girl's benefit, for her education later, This we trust will meet the approval of all. This afternoon, from 3 to 6 o'clock, little Florence will receive her friends at Trussville AM office. Again we thank our friends, and pray that all the blessings of life may be yours. amount previously acknowledged. $64.00 Bob Hall, Sedalia, Sedalia. Ind. John Kline, Jeffersonville, Ind. . 1.00 James Jackson, Jeffersonville, Ind. . 1.00 Joseph Morrison, Jeffersonville, Ind. . 1.00 Mike Arnett, Jeffersonville, Ind. . 1.00 Mike A. Knox. . 1.00 Cash . . 95 Cole and Johnson Company..... 11.25 Helper, Madison, Ind..... 2.25 The following persons from Colorado Springs, Colo. Indianapolis, Ind., April 13, 1968. We are sincerely grateful to those who contributed toward Florence's limb. We wish particularly to thank The Freeman and also Miss Donnell and Stirk & Co. for their kindness and interest they have taken in getting Florence's limb. MR. AND MRS. HARPER. NEVER USES THE TELEPHONE. Although probably more actively engaged in business than any other person in the country, Mrs. Hetty Green has been a frequent attendee today, when in the office of a downtown trust company she asked an attendant to transmit a message for her. After the message was delivered Mrs. Green ex- WOMEN CROWD WHITE HOUSE. WASHINGTON. May 1.—President and Mrs. Roosevelt received at the White House a delegation of 600 wage-earning young women from seven eastern States, including the National Women Workers, now holding its convention in this city. The young women are here principally on pleasure bent and want to learn. In the ranks of the league are women engaged in all lines of endeavor. There are saleswomen, factory workers, stenographers, masters, teachers, and dressmaker. Women help them own and who are actually earning their own living. STORY OF THE WEDDING A political correspondent of a western Kansas newspaper was asked to report a wedding which was to occur in the town where she was to be married. Here is the report the editor of the paper got: "Amid scenes of splendor and sounds of sweet concord I suppose that he's the daughter of Victoria, Victoria daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Merrill (may the Lord forgive me!) was married to Mr. Edward Post. Prompt to celebrate his union (Til never do a thing like this again as long as I live. Of course, the bride wore clothes, and there were roses and music and things to eat; but I don't know where to put them in.) The bride's father is a prominent ranchman, and the bridegroom is a decent young chap, which I suppose he would not. I please don't ask me to write up any more weddings." Kansas City Journal. MUST WEAR SMALL HATS. Notice Sent to Women Watched Big Catholic Parade Edward J. McGuire, chairman of the parade committee of the Catholic celebrations of the Epiphany of the laity up Fifth avenue Saturday, sent out the tickets for those who had given their names to each ticket there was this formal injunction: "Ladies should wear small hats." The request was printed in large type. Workmen were busy all week building a huge grand staircase around a north front, with the cathédrale. Several thousand Catholics were seated there to review the big parade of the laity. Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop Farley and Archbishop Browne, food and visiting clerks, reviewed the parade, and it is estimated that 40,000 were in line. RICH WOMEN ARE VICTIMS OF DRINK AND DRUG HABIT. The subjects of drinking and drug-taking will be discussed by the great church congress in London this summer. Some astonishing facts have been gathered by the Institute of England Temperance Society. The result of the inquiry shows a marked increase of the drinking and drug habits among women of the leisurely wealthy class and among the middle class—nurses, teachers, wives of business and professional men—are less given to drink and drugs. The prevalence of drug-taking in the form of patent medicines which contain alcohol and other addictive features of the habit among women. PLAN SHOW FOR GIRLS' WORK. Imposing List of Princesses and Duchesses Among Patrons. LONDON. May 2.—Solutions of the problem, "What to do with our girls," will be presented at the opening of women's work to be opened in London this month. Under the patronage of princesses, the Royal Service, which was founded by the bishop of London, is arranging an interesting show which will illustrate every kind of craft which is open to girls of gentle birth. NEW MARRIAGE LAW IN EFFECT ROME, May 1—The new papal marriage law for America went into effect to-day. The pronounced antagonism of the Pope towards the prevalence of divorce in America is intended for marriage law, which is intended to intensify the impressiveness of the nuptial ceremony. Beginning to-day, all marriages between Roman Catholics in America will not be accounted valid by the church unless the couple is coedificated by a unified priest. This step was largely brought about by the prevalence of elopements among the younger folk. It was found that in a number of such cases, the subsequent married life of the parties was unhappy and application for divorce fol- A DIME SOCIAL. This entertainment was given by a young people's society. The admission was a dime, and various refreshments were arranged at the price of a dime for encouragement for each son was provided with a paper, with "To be found on a dime" written at the top and the following questions: 1. Fruit of a tropical tree. (Date.) 2. What the Slamese twins were. (United.) 3. What a lazy man seldom gets. (Ahead.) 4. The division of a country. (State.) 5. The cradle of liberty. (America.) 6. Something a schoolboy makes. (Figures.) 7. A part of the human body. (Ear.) 8. A figure. (One.) 9. What makes the forest green. (Follage.) 10. Something a bootblack gives. (Shine.) TELLING "TEA" FORTUNES Your fortune in a teacup: To add zest to an afternoon tea," be sure to leave some tea leaves in each cup; in other words, do not use a strainer. Memorize the instructions of an old Chinese tea song, and your guests will all be interested in hearing it: One leaf alone, alone you'll be; Two together, the priest you'll see. Three, in groups, your wish you will gain; Four, in groups, your wish you will gain; Five, good news the letter will bring; Six in a row, a song you'll sing. Seven together, great fortune waits For you, so say the Teacup Fates. Tea leaves short and tea leaves tall Tea leaves small and tea leaves many and dotted fine Are of bad luck the surest sign. Tea leaves few and clean the rim. Your cup with joy o'erlows the brim. Fortune leaves the magic of the purchased beak the shape of the zodiac and one at a party is always of interest. DON'T BE TOO DEVOTED. Men in love are delighted to be told that they are never absent from the thoughts of their sweethearts, but the husband finds this consciousness a trifle wearing. As told as the clinging vine is the woman who makes her devotion too incessant. She is never tactful, never conscious that he wants to be alone occasionally, capable of making herself and her affection a novelty to him, says Woman's Life. SYMPATHETIC FRENCHMAN When an English wife has hysterics, her husband is immediately bored and goes to his club, or else he says: "You are not very well, my dear. Shell "You are not very well, my dear. Shall I send for a doctor?" The Frenchman, an contraire, has hysterics, too. The Frenchman may fight with his wife, love her, hate her, kiss her, kill her, kill her, kill her, superior to her never—London, World. A POSTAL TIP. When you write on a souvenir post card, turn it upside down. Then when the recipient reads it, he or she must admire, he may do so without reading the message or even appearing to try. WOMEN WORK TOO HARD One reason why the average woman wears out and grows old and plain is that, through a mistaken idea of duty, she lays out for herself at the beginning of married life a scheme of duty of which every hour is filled with work. This she follows religiously for years, feeling that she has done her duty. She, however, soon becomes merely a machine. Can any woman keep brightness, originality of thought, or even good looks with such a life? And, without those things, how can she keep her husband and children full of loving admiration? Constant association with others of her own age, with her children and their friends, and an occasional period of recreation, is what the average woman requires to make her attractive. "GRASS" WIDOWS. No one says "grace widow" in speaking of a woman separated from her husband. Yet "grace" and not "grass" widow would be technically "corre" "grass" widow is simply "grass" widow of "grass" named now by custom. When divorces were rare, a woman separated legally from her husband was called a "viduca de gratia" by the Roman church, and the French called her a "veuve de grace." The meaning of such terms is the same as "widow by grace." We took the "veuve" from the French and translated it properly into "widow," but the "grace" we incorporated into our language, missspelling it in the process. Male servants in the Argentine capital get 66 cents to $2.20 a day and female help 40 cents to $1.10. A new occupation for women is that of the "grateful patient." Well-dressed women are hired by unscrupulous men in Paris to sit in their waiting rooms, enter into conversation with genuine patients, and hold forth in glowing terms on the benefits derived from the doctor's treatment. WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS Speaker H. A. I. B. Child was in Diana one day last week on business. . . It is said cotton chopping will start at $1.25 per day and board. . . Born, to, Mr. and Mrs. Robbins. . . Born, to, Mrs. and Mrs. Robbins. . . G. Washington Bruce is no more at the T. & B. V. Railroad, but will hereafter take up painting and paperhanging, but will hereafter take up painting and paperhanging. Bell and J. W. Rankin left last Wednesday morning for the General Conference at Norfolk, Va., which opened about May 1. . . Rev. J. H. Freison left last Thursday, after spending two days at Gatesville, visiting her son, Quay M. Bruce, returned to Gatesville, the 29th, . . Mrs. S. W. Westbrook is ill, . . Mrs. Mitchell is able to be up this week. OLEAN. N. Y. Special to THE FREEMAN ...Ww. Brooks reached ably Sunday. ...Wm. Brooks died at Gowanda Asylum, April 24. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Peterson and Mrs. Cora Ray; one son, Charles, and four brothers; Funeral at the church, June 11, Coffee and the services, Mr. John and children, of Bradford, spent Sunday here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Halthcock... Mrs. Grace Scott and son, Jamestown, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wrigley, and Mrs. S. Kelley were here Monday.... Misses Sophia and Hazel Brooks were visiting in Addison last week.... Mrs. Jerome Halthcock has returned from Snow Island, where was here last week.... Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Barnes were in Bradford last Friday to attend the funeral of Mr. Samuel Ames.... Mr. George Burghardt, of Canada, is dead. Dr. Dolman, Darwin Johnson and Elmer Ming were in Hornell last week. JACKSON. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN A terrific storm struck our State last Friday morning, striking Natchez first and thence clean through the State, doing so in a few minutes. We come from Puris, a small town on the G. & S. I. R. R., that nearly one hundred lives were lost in town since January and many more were injured, many loyally. The governor sent 75 tents to the sufferers. Contributions are being liberal, raised and distributed. Several other towns in the State were greatly damaged by the storm. ... The Central M. E. Church raised on Easter Sunday $200 or more for benevolence. Central is the leading church among our people in our region. The alumni, a master, and a money grant. ... Miss Iona Dixon has returned home from school at Utica, Miss, where she has been attending since opening of the school. Miss Dixon is a promising young lady of the school. She will be able to announce the death of Prof. and Mrs. Casey's only child. Prof. Casey is principal of the Jackson College and institution of Learning for Colored People. This session will be held this session for want of room. An annex has been added. They turn out quite a number of graduates each year. ... Rev. L. E. Cox, the pastor of the Rev. L. E. Coleman, of the First Baptist Church, both of Natchez, was in the city today. While here they took in the new state capitol, being their first time in the city. A M. E. Convention at Brooklyn, Miss. ...The Republican State convention meets here Wednesday, April 29, to elect a new governor and convention which meets in Chicago, Ill. . . Mr. Raymond Dotson has opened a first-class barber shop at the street. He has asked his friends of his friend He. He has barbers employed. Mr. Will Washington and Mr. Jaron Ward, who can shape your hair from underneath Gov. E. Newton has recently pardoned six Negro prisoners. . . Quarterly Conference convenes at the West Jackson M. E. Church next Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3. Rev. A. J. McNair, ELMIRA. N. Y. Special to THE FREEMAN. CORAOPOLIS, PA Special to THE FREEMAN At the New Hope Baptist Church, Sunday, April 26, Rev. Sanders, of Pittsburgh, preached at 11 a. m. from the subject, "A Good Choice," Job. a chap, 14th verse, of the scripture, agran. a chap, 15th verse, from II Kings, 2d chap, 11th verse....The Junior Club, composed of the young people of the New Hope Baptist Church, were enchanted at Friday by M. Cain at 10 a.m. at beheaded street, at St. Paul's A. M. E. Zion Church Rev. V. L. Stout preached at 11 a. m. to a large congregation, and at 12 a. m. to a grand day was held, with a sermon W. Bellevue, Pa. Ninety dollars was raised at the rally. ...At the literary society meeting, last Friday night, the subject was the pen. It was decided in greater than the pen. 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I think I owe it to my fellow man to send them a copy of his book, so what any man, any woman is weak and discouraged with bad feelings may stop drugging himself with harmful patent medicines, secure what I believe is the quickest-acting, restorative, upbuilding, and soothing remedy ever developed to cure himself at home quietly and quickly. Just drop me a line like this: Mr. A. B. Robinson, 661 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich., and I will send you a copy of this splendid receipt in a plain, ordinary sealed envelope, free of charge. SPRING HOUSE CLEANING IS NOW AT HAND. Don't forget that cheap wall paper at the Nothing higher. The same goods you pay the for anywhere in the city. 423 MASS. AVE. The Fighting Chance. By ROBERT W. CHAMBERS. Copyright, 1908, by the Curtis Publishing Company. Copyright, 1908, by Robert W. Chambers. [CONTINUED.] The shock of the thing came to nim after awhile like a distant, dull report long after the flash of the explosion. Well, the affair, bad enough at first, was tumbling worse, that was all. How much of that sort of discredit could a man stand and keep his balance? And what would his mother say? Confused from his own physical suffering, the blow had fallen with a deadened force on nerves already numbed, but his half stupefied acquiescence had suddenly become a painful recoil when he remembered where the brunt of the disgrace would fall, where the center of suffering must always be and the keenest grief concentrated. Roused, appalled, almost totally unnerved, he stood staring at the letter, beginning to realize what it would mean to his mother. A passion of remorse and resentment swept him. She must be spared that! There must be some way, some punishment for his offense, that could not strike her through him. It was wicked, it was contemptible, insane, to strike her. What were the governors of the Lenox about, a lot of sniveling hypocrites, pandering to the horrified snobbery at the Patrooms? Who were they, anyway, to discipline him? Scarce one in fifty among the members of the two clubs was qualified to sit in judgment on a Slaward! But that tempest of passion and mortification passed, too, leaving him standing there dumb, desperate, starring at the letter crushed in his shaking hand. He must see somebody, some member of the Lenox, and do something—something! Ferrall! Was that Ferrall's step on the landing? He sprang to the door and opened st. Quarrier, passing the corridor, turned an expressionless visage toward him and passed on, with a nod almost imperceptible. "Quarrier!" he called, swept by a sudden impulse. Quarrier halted and turned. "Could you give me a moment here in my room? I won't detain you." The faint trace of surprise faded from Quarrier's face. He quietly retraced his steps and, entering Siward's room, stood silently confronting its palid tenant. "Will you sit down a moment?" Quarrier seated himself in the arm-chair by the window, and Siward found a chair opposite. "Quarrier," said the younger man, turning a tensely miserable face on his visitor, "I want to ask you something. I'll not mince matters. You know that the Patroons have dropped me, and you know what for." "Yes, I know." "When I was called before the board of governors to explain the matter, if I could, you were sitting on that board." "Yes." "I denied the charge, but refused to explain. You remember?" Quarrier nodded coldly. And I was dropped by the club!" A slight inclination of Quarrier's symmetrical head corroborated him. "Now," said Slward, slowly and very distinctly, "I shall tell you unofficially what I refused to tell the other governors officially." And as he began speaking Quarrier's face flushed, then the features became immobile, set and mert and his eyes grew duller and duller, as though under a smooth surface the soul inside of him was shrinking back into some dark corner, silent, watchful, suspicious and perhaps defiant. "Mr. Quarrier," said Siward quietly, "I did not take that girl to the Patroons club, and you know it." Quarrier was all surface now. He had drawn away internally so far that even his eyes seemed to recede until they scarcely glimmered through the slits in his colorless mask. And Siward went on: "I knew perfectly well what sort of women I was to meet at that fool supper Billy Fleetwood gave, and you must have, too, for the girl you took in was no stranger to you. Her name is Lydia Vyse, I believe." The slightest possible glimmer in the elder man's eyes was all the answer he granted. "What happened," said Siward calmly, "was this: She bet me she could so disguise herself that I could safely take her into any club in New York. I bet her she couldn't. I never dreamed of trying. Besides, she was your—dinner partner," he added, with a shrug. "Quarrier," said Siward earnestly, "what happened in the club lobby I don't exactly know, because I was not in a condition to know. I admit it; that was the trouble with me. When I left Fleetwood's rooms I left with a half dozen men. I remember crossing Fifth avenue with them, and the next thing I remember distinctly was loud talking in the club lobby and a number of men there and a slim young fellow in Inverness and top hat in the center of a crowd whose face was the face of that girl Lydia Vyse. And that is absolutely all. But I couldn't do more than deny that I took her there unless I told what I knew, and of course that was not possible, even in self defense. But it was for you to admit that I was right, and you did not. You dared not. You let another man blunder into your private affairs and fall a victim to circumstantial evidence which you could have refuted, and it was up to you to say something. And you did not! And now what are you going to do? The Lenox club has taken this thing up. A man can't stand too much of that sort of thing. What am I to do? I can't defend myself by betraying my accidental knowledge of your petty private affairs. So I leave it to you. I ask you what are you going to do?" "Do you mean?"—Quarrier's voice was not his own, and he brought it harshly under command—"do you mean that you think it necessary for me to say I knew her? What object would be attained by that? I did not take her to the Patroons." "Nor did I. Ask her how she got there. Learn the truth from her, man." "What proof is there that I ever met her before I took her into supper at Fleetwood's?" "Proof! Are you mad? All I ask of you is to say to the governors what I cannot say without using your name." "You wish me," asked Quarrier fely, "to deny that you made that wager? I can do that." "You can't do it! I did make that bet." "Oh! Then what is it you wish me to say?" "Tell them the truth. Tell them you know I did not take her to the club. You need not tell them why you know it. You need not tell them how much you know about her, whose brougham she drove home in. I can't defend myself at your expense—intrench myself behind your dirty little romance. What could I say? I denied taking her to the club. Then Major Welwether confronted me with my wager. Then I shut up. And so did you, Quarrier—so did you, seated there among the governors between Leroy Mortimer and Belwether. It was up to you, and you did not stir!" "Sir!" echeod the other man, exasperated. "Of course I did not stir. What did I know about it? Do you think I care to give a man like Mortlimer a hold on me by admitting I knew anything? Or Belwether, do you think I care to have that man know anything about my private and personal business? Did you expect me to say that I was in a position to prove anything one way or another? And," he added, with increasing harshness, "how do you know what I might or might not prove? If she went to the Patroons club, I did not go with her; I did not see her; I don't know whether or not you took her." "I have already told you that I did not take her," said Siward, turning whiter. "You told that to the governors too. Tell them again if you like. I decline to discuss this matter with you. I decline to countenance your unwarranted intrusion into what you pretend to believe are my private affairs. I decline to confer with Belwether or Mortimer. It's enough that you are inclined to meddle." His cold anger was stirring. He rose to his full, muscular height, slow, menacing, his long pale fingers twisting his silky beard. "It's enough that you meddle!" he repeated. "As for the matter in question, a dozen men, including myself, heard you make a wager, and later I myself was a witness that the terms of that wager had been carried out to the letter. I know absolutely nothing except that, Mr. Slward; nor, it appears, do you, for you were drunk at the time, and you have admitted it to me." "I have asked you," said Siward, rising, and very grave. "I have asked you to do the right thing. Are you going to do it?" "Is that a threat?" inquired Quarrier, showing the edges of his well kept teeth. "Is this intimidation, Mr. Siward? Do I understand that you are proposing to bespatter others with scandal unless I am frightened into going to the governors with the filmsy THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER excuse you attempt to offer me? In other words, Mr. Siward, are you bent on making me pay for what you believe you know of my private life? Is it really intimidation?" And still Siward stared into his half veiled, sneering eyes, speechless. "There is only one name used for this kind of thing," added Quarrier, taking a quick involuntary step backward to the door as the blaze of fury broke out in Siward's eyes. "Good God, Quarrier," whispered Siward with dry lips, "what a cur you are! What a cur!" And long after Quarrier had passed the door and disappeared in the corridor, Siward stood there, frozen motionless under the icy waves of rage that swept him. Toward midnight, seated in his chair by the window, a deathly lassitude weighing his heart, he heard the steps of people on the stairway, the click of the ascending elevator, gay voices calling good night, a ripple of laughter, the silken swish of skirts in the corridor, doors opening and closing; then silence creeping throughout the house on the preceding heels of departure. For a long while he sat there listening. The cool wind from the ocean blew his curtains far into the room, where they bellled out, fluttering, floating, subsiding, only to rise again in the freshening breeze. He sat watching their silken convolutions, stupidly, for awhile, then rose and closed his window, and raised the window on the south for purposes of air. As he turned to adjust his transom, something white thrust under the door caught his eye, and he walked over and drew it across the sill. It was a sealed note. He opened it, reading it as he walked back to the droplight burning beside his bed: Did you not mean to say goodby? Because it is to be goodbye for a long, long time—for all our lives—as long as we live—as long as the world lasts and longer. Goodby—unless you care to say it to me. (Continued next week.) TO DELEGATES TO THE GENERAL CONFERENCE R. R. Downs Talks at Length of Conditions of the A. M. E. Church--Much Valuable Information Given. (By R. R. Downs.) When we say growing evils, we mean the encroachment and development of those things which are recognized, opposed, antagonistic to and have that tendency to counteract the known and approved good. We refer to those things which if allowed and let unchallenged, will subvert, undermine and destroy the established principles of moral, Christian liberty and offend God. We have in mind those things which, from their very nature in unchecked insinuativeness would bring into bondage those who must either rebel or submit to an unmanly, shameful slavery for "a mess a potrait," and a recession of positive, organic power, strength, usefulness and spirituality of any religious institution, great as it may be. At present, in the main, we believe the heart of our church is all right and her General Conference has not been slow in making known its will in reference to such evils, and has evidenced a disposition to check them by certain processes of legislation. But, in such remedial enactment, it has not gone far enough in being sufficiently severe and vindicatory in efforts to correct certain irregularities of authoritative conduct. We owe it to our own personal, moral liberty, as an itinerant which is jeopardized and menaced, to protest against and name some of these evils. We have yet to be converted to the fact that the church simply exists for the pleasure and temporal benefit of any man or certain class of men. If we were thus persuaded, then we would be in error in calling into question anything they would choose to do; we would also be mistaken as to the mission of the church in the world. We believe that the church exists for the uplift of mankind and not that mankind simply exists for the church. It is like the Sabbath which was made for man and not man for the Sabbath. Here are some of the evils; 1. Gift making and taking in high places. The man who makes, as well as the man who takes, the gift are influenced by ulterior motives. "Abram said to the King of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the Lord, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth, that I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take anything that is thine, lest thou shouldst say, I have made Abram rich." We speak of that class of men who are occupying, if not filling, places of authority, of importance and trust, have the deciding of differences, the distribution of positions of leadership; of presiding elders and other aspiring men who exercise the pre-eminence of the brethren in the conference in the appointment of pastors, and the bishop who assigns the pastors; in a minor sense, we would also include pastors who should, in the discharge faithfully of their duties "without respect of persons," to continue in their charges. We mean it in the sense of Jethro, in giving advice to Moses in appointing judges for Israel, to make choice of "able men who fear God and hate covetousness." Moses said in his final address, "And thou shalt take no gift; for the gift blindeth the wise and perverteth the words of the righteous." In the Book of Proverbs we find: "A gift destroyeth the heart," and "To have respect of persons is not good: for a piece of bread that man will transgress"; again, "The king by judgment establisheth the land; but he that receveth gifts overthrow it." We believe in receiving gifts if given and received in the manner which Saul gave to the priest, Samuel: "Behold, I have here at hand the fourth part of a shekel of silver; that will I give to the man of God, to tell us our way." And on occasions like that which confronted the church, in the days of Elisha, when he rebuked Gehazi, should be refused—"Is it a time to receive money and to receive garments?" etc., etc. The gift-making business has alarmingly increased since the days of Payne and Shorter. Leading men and presiding elders in our conferences prepare lists and thrust them in the faces of their brethren, who are in a manner helpless to decline lest they should be spoken of and rated as being ungrateful and lacking in regard to those from whom they look for assignment to fields of labor. The man who gets up such a list has long before prepared to do such and calculated to a mercenary end, and he presents the same with an air of implied threat against refusal. the miserable pectacle of a conference, which has no time to discuss the great moral and religious questions and such like, suspends its business in order to allow some pompous discussion of "Simon, the Sorcerer," to come before it with a fulsome oration to present a gift of money or some article of small value. It has now got among the presiding elders, receiving its inspiration and impetus from the allowance of the president—has become infectious. In one conference, after the gift to the president, some pastor would laud his presiding elder and make a gift. Instantly there was a commotion; other ambitious brethren got busy during the presentation; every man was approached and pressed to give. They were waiting for their appointments; many of their wives were there, anxiously waiting to know their fate, and the night was growing late. Many persons who had come from neighboring towns had to leave or lose their trains, especially females—men's wives due at home. But the weak, pandering grind went on. Many of the men contributing gave 'of their "missionary money," and others were compelled to run around to borrow money to get home on and out of the big city. We believe and know that God, in His word, made most ample provisions for the support of the ministry; we are an advocate for the generous and most liberal compensation of the ministry in order that all of their needs be supplied, keep them from want and anxiety and not to humiliating temptation because of such; but we believe that the church should do this. The congregations are able to do so if they will. If the salaries of our bishops are not sufficient, if possible let the General Conference make them larger; but the pressure, the coercive and extortive process, in our conferences and because of advantage in authority over the itinerary—never! If our life in the church is dependent upon such a mockery, jeering at our poverty and dependence, such vile and debasing methods, we positively declare that we scorn to live such a life. If God, in His dispensation of service, calls us to a field to hunger and suffer privation, we submit; but otherwise are opposed, God condemns such methods. "How is the faithful city become a harlot! Righteousness lodged in it, but now murderers. Thy princes are companions of thieves; everyone loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards; they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them. Therefore saith the Lord, the Mighty One of Israel, Ah! I will ease me of mine adversaries and avenge me of mine enemies." What a fate is in store for the courtly, eloquent, fulsome sycophants, their flattered subjects and hunters after places of worldly gain and honor! 2. The accusers of brethren. The clerical eavesdropper. In speaking of such, an experienced minister who had given many years to the service, said: "I do not trust any of them! I don't believe what any of them say; they are deceitful!" David knew of this pitiful class. "I knew it that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul." He also knew that Doeg, when the other valiant servants of Saul "would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the Lord," that he would and did slaughter besides "women, children and sucklings." Paul knew them, the "false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty." What a pity it is that this class of human vermin infest our conferences—are in the itinerant ranks—and, what a greater pity that any bishop should display his weakness and inefficiency to secretly listen to them. Brethren are thus accused, regarded with distrust and contempt and removed, "let down," because of them and in total ignorance of the cause. The modern Kings cannot always say, "I think myself happy, King Agrlippa, because I shall answer for myself this day before thee, touching all the things whereof thee, accused," etc. No truly great man will deny this human prerogative, this inherent right. The little man, "the beggars on horses," are easily inflamed, are suspicious and full of evil imaginations; the Alexander the Great will take the cup from his trusted but secretly the accused servant and drain the same of its contents. The brave general will not strike a bound captive whose back is turned. If any pastor was known to encourage such perfidy and treachery in his charge and thus so warp his judgment with unreasonable prejudices, he would soon be driven forth, almost, with curses. But it is the implos, wicked Ahabs who denounce the faithful man of God. "There is yet one may by whom we may inquire of the Lord; but I hate him; for he never prophesied (flattered) good unto me, but always evil; the same is Micalaul, the son of Imla." This class of men want men to eulogize and fawn upon them while they are exceedingly selfish and willful. The egotistic man is always sensitive and easily made to believe that somebody is plotting his ruin; the whisperer, the place hunter, with the acuteness of a villain, notes the ruler's weakness and harpy-like preys upon it, and this "whisperer separateth chief friends"; having perfected his foul work, with his snakish tongue, glides alongside of his victim under the shadow of his nervous form which, almost in outline, betrays the emotion of his madness and vindictiveness. 3. Lashing defenseless men in public. This is wrong, whether done by judge on the bench, pastor, bishop or pope. It is unfair; it evidences a despotic disregard for the honor and dignity of both the position of a minister and his manhood. If it is done by a king to one of his brave generals or manly courtiers, it causes that subject to do one of three things—resent the insult by rebellion, to flee his service, or to remain cowardly and ignominiously passive. In this latter event that subject is unfit for trust, safe leadership, and can only serve his master's purpose as a plant tool under his basest commands. The church, above every other institution under the sun, should distinctly and eminently, in fact should be no question of its standing for the noblest and highest type of manhood and her prompt recognition of such sublime qualities. Great men will see and accord greatness to others and endeavor to ally them to their person and cause; others, in lesser degree, will surround themselves with the low and craven, the common trucklers, or else, Rehoam-like, heed the counsel of the law, ambitious and inexperienced. He will follow the example, in confection, of "Jerboam, the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin," and make to him "priests of the lowest of men." An institution, founded in such a way and with such material, must inevitably disgrace and destroy itself by disruption and corruption; otherwise God will send upon it His besom of destruction. God descends to the reason together" with men; and why not one or more men, out of the infinite number of those who profess to serve Him, afford to do the same? Are they afraid of / disgrace? It adds to no man's glory, in the eyes of spectators, to sit aloft and before him a score or more of so-styled leaders who sit cowering and slinking about in his presence, afraid, apparently, to even gap or open their mouth, fearing to disturb the baleful monotony about them. Visitors, male and female, friend and foe, note such things in our public gatherings, deplore and condemn such unmistakable, willful manifestations of ugly arbitrarians and autocracy; the gavel is brought down with sledge hammer-like force upon pulpit or table, the matter of sacrilege is of no moment, and a loud, petulant voice delivers a flat. We have heard the indignant question from outsiders, "Are those men slaves? How can such, who thus are driven, lead and uplift a race?" The manly, intelligent, aspiring, ambitious young men are made to recoil from such ecclesiastical assertiveness. Are these things denied? That is expected. Men may deny that the sun ever shines. It betrays their idiocy; but their denial does not hinder the shining. To call evil good does not make evil good nor correct the evil. Calus Caesar, king of the Roman Empire, in giving the password to Cherea, whose business it was to receive it from him, felt at liberty to mock and insult the old soldier, indirectly, making him the sport of his comrades, with the vileness of his tongue. History records the fact that this king met his death from the sword of that same Cherea. He killed Caesar that he himself and Rome should have liberty. Great Caesar built up Rome; little Caesars destroyed the great empire. Caesars and Napoleons, like the great, do not become so simply in the matter of accession to such throne. 4. Encouraging murmurers and com 4. Encouraging murmurers and complainers. This class of malcontents are nothing new. They are everywhere, in all the churches, and, in some instances, are know to each succeeding pastor. They were known by Moses and in Israel were innumerable; they gave him a bitter hard lot and experience for forty years, and finally, in overtaxing his patience, caused him for a moment to forget the glory due to God, which deprived him of the long hoped-for privilege of entering the Promised Land. He would have perished a hundred times, if he had that many lives to have lost, by the ever ready, treacherous hands, if the Lord had not been his refuge and defense. The generation of malcontents still flourish, like the green bay tree, and too often catered to. No useful life, no true reformer in society, government, morals or religion has been able to escape them. The intelligent world, outside of the church, demands that this class should show cause for contention, Gallio like, unto the Jews, who found fault with Paul. "If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you: but if it be a question of words and names and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be a judge in no such matters. And he drove them from the judgment seat." What a moral example to those who stand, profess to do so, for the most exalted system of righteousness! The wicked and mean have ever plotted against just and good men. How is any man ever going to uplift a people without coming into conflict with their ignorance, barbarous customs and religious superstitions; especially of a people who have just emerged from the hells of slavery with all its oppression, mire, beastly degradation and grossest sensuality? With what confidence can a teacher engage in the work of elevation when he knows that he can at any time be secretly accused and driven off through the complaints of any lazarone, reprobate or libidinous person. 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SATURDAY, MAY 9, 1908 If you see it in The Freeman, bank on it. In another month the slogan will be —Put me off at Chicago. Either two or four battleships. And may we never have use for either four or two of them. The weather may be safely pronounced doughty at this writing; it is beautifully stubborn. Senator Foraker's recent effort in behalf of the Negro soldiers has received the widest publicity. Indiana will be a fierce battleground this fall. The campaign here will wax hot and the "Son of Ham" will cut a big figure in the equation. It is announced that Register Vernon and Napoleon Marshall are working together for Taft. How true the old saying, "Politics makes mighty strange bedfellows." A meeting of representative colored citizens was held last Sunday in the Courthouse. The object being to find means for advising the interest of the colored people along all lines. This campaign, it is said, will be a great campaign of education, and the best Negro journals will be the means used for disseminating education. No better means could be used. A swarm of politicians have already made its decent on the great body of Methodists assembled at Norfolk, Va. The preachers will not be averse to a little politicalling is a side issue. There will be more colored delegates at the next Republican National Convention than at any previous one in years, the aggregate number of delegates and alternates approximating one hundred. It was a bold, bad trick to throw powdered tobacco in the Deputy Sheriff's eyes. But that's what one Vance Johnson, prisoner, did. He made his get-away while the deputy was busy in clearing out his optics. Dr. Booker T. Washington still stands, and will continue to stand, the unrivaled Negro of the world. His influence for racial good is the most potential influence exerted. Long live this great and remarkable Negro. The Ringlings, the show people, came last Monday, swooped in the nickels and left for other parts. The street parade even satisfied the man that always mentions John Robinson's show as the only show that ever came along. "Taft on first ballot" is the claim of the Taft managers. "Hughes has the best chance," says the Hughes men. "Fairbanks sure," says the Fairbanks men, while the Knox men say the Pennsylvania will land the nomination. In the meantime Taft continues to gather in delegates. The A. M. E. General Conference began its session at Norfolk, Va., this week. It has in mind, from all accounts, the making of four or five Bishops. Business of the general church is increasing in importance, and without doubt will demand the best attention of the "legislators." It is said that the first divorce between natives on the ground of the disappearance of the husband has just been granted in the Congo Free State. That's what they get for becoming civilized. Necessity is he mother of invention. Ere long they will catch on to the whole business—perhaps may be able to add an item or so. In these political times we sometimes lose sight of those things that are to make us when the political business is put aside. Industrial movements should have innings also. Cooperative concerns will care for the boys and girls, the men and women and if rightly managed will succeed. Judge Joseph Prior, of Louisville, says that the Tobacco Trust is not in it with the Coal Trust. He says that the price of coal is simply prohibitive, Coal actually looks good, and every one knows that the beauty isn't in the article—it is because it is so dear. A whole cart of coal safely tucked away in the shed gives more satisfaction than money in the bank. The brewers of Chicago are getting together in order to save themselves. They acknowledge the temperance wave that is now on, and accordingly declare for reform in saloon methods. "The dive must go" is the speech that has gone out. The chances are that it will be heeded. The millions invested cannot "afford" to be jeopardized in order that a few vile places exist. Mr. McGhee, of St. Paul, Minn., says that the Supreme Court has not passed on the separate coach question. Perhaps not, but that court has done something that gives currency to the notion that it holds that there is nothing in the constitution that urges against separate coaches. Perhaps it was an opinion handed down by those vitally interested. The Interstate Commerce Commission seems to have been vitally interested; it quoted the Supreme Court as "advising $ \frac{1}{4} $ " that there was nothing in the general laws prohibiting the states from passing special coach measures. It is said that Governor Hughes recently appointed a Democrat to an office rather than a Republican, assigning as his reason that the Democrat was the best qualified for the position. His action was not orthodox, but just like many things that he does. Yet he impresses one as a man of high motives. The ordinary politician would not take such "awful" chances of becoming suddenly unpopular. And after all, the most active partisan is willing to concede very much to the man that has the best intentions, although he may run counter to the "laws" of party regularity. Mr. Hughes seems to be interested in giving New York the best administration possible. Shelbyville has an Independent candidate; he has a personal platform which is unique and interesting: He says if he is elected he will allow all the prisoners in the county jail during his term of office to eat with himself and family, provided they are not in jail to await trial for murder, and that the murderers' food shall be just as good as he places before his own family. He says the bedding that is now in jail will be carted to the river and dumped and that the interior of the prison will be newly painted. He promises that he will serve his prisoners better food than molasses and hominy, and that if they do not get sufficient to eat for 40 cents a day, he will use his funds; that they will not go hungry. He also says that the man of color will fare equally as well as the white man in jail when he is elected. OUR MR. THOMPSON "ON THE JOB." Col. Nick Chiles, editor of the Topeka Plaindealer, writing of his experiences in Washington, has the following to say of our well-known former fellow-townsman: "R. W. Thompson, one of the best writers in the business, is doing fine and still grinding out 'copy' for the boys. He is the same genial 'Dick' Thompson that made such a host of friends in Topeka during the session of the National Negro Business Men's League." ELLIOTT BLAINE HENDERSON. Elliott Blaine Henderson, Negro dialect poet and author, considered by the worthy and logical successor of the late Paul Laurence Dunbar, is in the city and will give a series of recitals while here. Mr. Henderson comes bearing personal letters of indorsements from such distinguished men as Governor Andrew L. Harris, of Ohio; the distinguished Congregational clergyman, Dr. Washington Gladen, of Columbus, O.; Congressman E. L. Taylor, of Columbus, O.; Booker T. Washington, the late Paul Laurence Dunbar, and clippings from the leading papers of Columbus, O., Toledo, O., Dayton, Cincinnati, and other towns in Ohio. Mr. Henderson is the author of two books, "Plantation Echoes" and the "Soliloquy of Satan," and was associated with Paul Laurence Dunbar in several recitals. On April 9 Mr. Henderson was honored by many of the leading white citizens, headed by Governor Harris, who were patrons of a benefit recital at the Parson Auditorium, one of the most exclusive places in Columbus. He was assisted by Judge Tod B. Galloway, baritone soloist and musical composer. Mr. Henderson has appeared before some of the best white and colored audiences in the country. April 23 last he appeared at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church, in Richmond, Ind. scoring a decided success. MR. BRYAN'S ATTITUDE. The Washington Evening Star recently quoted Mr. Bryan on the disfranchisement situation in the South. It gives Mr. Bryan as saying: "The white man in the south has disfranchised the Negro in self-protection; and there is not a republican in the north who would not have done the same thing under the same circumstances. Those republicans in the north who dispute this or say that they are different from the south either are not frank with themselves or are assuming what is not true. The white men in the south will not allow a few men to use the solid black vote to further their own financial and political interests. And that is what was being done." In the language of the street the Star called Mr. Bryan's hand. It says: "But how about allowing a few white men in the south "to use the solid black" population of voting age "to further their own financial and political interests" by making it the basis, contrary to the Constitution, of power in national affairs? And how about using that unconstitutional power to help elect Mr. Bryan President of the United States$^{1/4}$ What sort of guardian of the Constitution would that man be who was in office as the result of a violation of that instrument$^{1/4}$ In other words, if men are unfit to vote in local matters should they be made the unwilling basis for the control of national matters$^{1/4}$. Mr. Bryan is dealt an unexpected blow. He sees much just in men preserving themselves against the hordes of blacks; he would also put them out of the game. But when it comes to representation in Congress on the now "fictiction" valuation, he doesn't seem to have thought anything about methods. In that case he that insinions inopard-places says is not questioned. Done to the it. Nor does he question the very source of that strength which assures him great support in his candidacy for the Presidency. Mr. Bryan may have a satisfactory way of explaining himself on these propositions, but it appears he will have some difficulty in justifying the white man in preserving himself at the expense of the Negro vote, and at the same time making good financily and in the legislation of the nation at the same time. Homes," by Dr. Booker T. Washington, will appear in the May number of the Century Magazine, of which Mr. Richard F. Bryan is the editor. The article is finely illustrated, with portraits of some of the best types of Negro residences. In spite of the article's purpose of the article it is to show to the American public, which usually judges the people of our race by the worst types, the people of the poor, the people of the poor, the people are making in all parts of the country. Some of the evidences of progress which Dr. Washington has gathered in this article will surprise many people who are unappainted with what individ- More than likely the "peace envoy" to the A. M. E. General Conference, at Norfolk, Va., will have to wait quite a while before that body will be prepared to issue its address to the country. Usually business of that kind is postponed until the end of the sessions which last from three to four weeks. Messrs. Hitchcock, Dancy, Vernon, Tyler doubtless are aware of the fact, concluding to take time by the forelock. They will help in the thinking, at any rate they will endeavor to see that nothing happens to jeopardize the interest of Secretary Taft. It is to be hoped that the leading conference of Negroes in America will not find it necessary to be greatly influenced in what it has to say on the political situation if indeed it has anything to say at all. Really conditions are improving, there is not that hostility noted some months ago, and the General Conference should help to further improve conditions. If Mr. Taft is to be fought it ought to be on well defined grounds. If the soldier question is at the bottom of his defeat—and where there is so much doubt, we may never hear the last of it. There is no reason for not challenging or questioning the methods of selecting delegates to the convention when such methods are questionable. A race question purely will fare very poorly in politics at this time. The great A. M. E. Conference should put itself on record as having the broadest outlook for the future of the whole race, modifying such outlook by existing circumstances and not by the personal desires. Such a position will be courageous and full of wisdom—standing for the best in spite of present and to be hoped temporary perturbment. DR. E. E. HODGIN An excellent, clean and spirited race is being made by Dr. E. Dr. Ehodin for coroner of this county, in "rounding up" the man who was sent to maries to be held next Friday. We present here the cut of one of the best known and most popular physicians in the city, Dr. E. Ehodin, and achieved his honors and standing in his profession through his own efforts, having "labored with his hands" during his career and "night oil" when securing his education he went $3½ miles each day to attend high school, as he was born on a farm in the countryside of school he graduated from school he pursued a medical education, working his way through medical college, doing manual labor and the college building. "No such word as 'ill,'" he said, and his race for coroner he is using the motto as his standard bearer. He asks the people to investigate his past record. He asks the people to investigate his salary of $33 per month. When taking the position he found prisoners who were seriously ill confined in the regular close quarters of the prison, these men was such that continual confinement in the cell meant a death pen- JOHN H. HARRIS DR. E. E. HODGIN' alty. He interceded with the judge, and was told by him that sentence had been passed and would not be changed; that the Governor was the only man that could do it. Going to the Governor, he was told, once it was too strong a matter to be acted on by the Governor. Applying the condition that existed, he then appealed to the commissioners, and was able to procure the small hospital that is now at the workhouse. He was told that if nominated and elected, all the fees connected with the office shall be paid to deputy coroners, and that he will have a number of deputy coroners throughout the county, so that it will be possible to see the scene of accident at once, and will save the county many dollars in fees by not having to call large numbers of witches to the scene of the business fees will be left in the hands of the county treasurer, and that he will not meddle with them or collect fees that belong to other people, since the law says that these fees must be collected by taxpayers, if not collected instead of to the county. Dr. Hodgin has never been called before the grand jury, and is no way connected with the court house at the present time. His friends say that if he is elected, the coroner's office will be lifted out of the building and conducted in an up-to-date manner. JOHN R. ALLEN. County Commissioner 2nd. District. The political turmoil of graft and other irregularities demands that if the Republican party desires to succeed itself this year, it must make a concerted effort the ticket men of character, worth business acumen and integrity. In the race for commissioner of the Second district, more possessed than John R. Allen, more degreeed than John R. Allen, a resident of the Second ward and a former councilman for eight years. The FREE MAN indolescents voting for a man with a道德 reputation rather than a moral make a record at the expense of the taxpayers and the party. During the election of 1881, the council journal affirmed that no solon in the council protected the interests of the citizens better and more conscientiously than he. The records of the councilman's venerable famous street car franchise, favored 320 cents, opposed increased in natural gas rates, and defeated it, introduced the ordinance to reduce rates on artificial gas from $1.25 per gallon to the resolutions which improved the sewer system and made street cleaning possible larger scale. The voter will make no mistake in the vote to Mr. Allen at the primaries on May 15. MT. VERNON. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN The Good Samaritan Lodge celebrated its first annual sermon Sunday, at the Missionary Baptist Church. The sermon was ably delivered by Rev. P. S. Magers, the pastor of the missionary deputy chief, was also present, and had the order well under control. Frank Ewin, Millie Garrette, Minnie Boon and James Smith, the present officers, deserve credit for the interest they have shown. The thanksgiving sermon will be preached at the Free Wheel Baptist Church...Prof. Wm. Feliton has returned from Arkansas. ...Mrs. Alfred Dunagan is here from Illinois. ...Mr. Bell, a paperhanger from Evanston. ...Mrs. Barbour was called home from South Bend on account of the serious illness of her stepfather, Milton Webb, but at this time he is some better. ...Harrison Alvis died Monday. There will be his funeral service. ...Miss Cooper Foster and Miss Octavia Spottsville. Rev. Noah Williams, of Richmond, Ind., will deliver the address at the commencement. ... The Ladies' Club is preparing a backward entertainment in the near future. ... THE FREEMAN is the greatest Negro paper of the country. Don't fall to read it ...Mr. L. S. Garrettte has purchased a home, and is now remodeling it, and will move into the same in a few weeks.... Don't fall to see Sherman Wesley or H. J. Thompson for THE FREEMAN. You can't fail to read it....Walden Lodge No. 17, and M. will soon have some fun, as they now have five candidates "to ride the goat." OLEAN. N. Y. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN gave a sacred concert at the church Sunday evening and a strawberry social Thursday evening...Mrs. Cella Wright, of Chicago, were the guests of Mrs. J. R. Hornbock Sunday. The latter was in Bradford last week demonstrating the latest improved gas range...Mrs. J. W. Logan, of Bradford, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Logan, of Snowden is home from Hornell. Little Kenneth Haitchock is ill...Mrs. Sarah Peterson is ill...Mrs. George Brooks will entertain the stewardesses and friends of the A. M. E. Church next Thursday evening. MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE Concluded from Page One. or an old man, for that matter, can hang upon the street corners, frequent the dives and nothing follow. I cannot understand good-for-nothing fellow. I cannot understand want of political rights and the disadvantages to which American prejudice subject him, fade into insignificance when the question of moral character and love for honest work are compared. The purity of Negro womanhood depends upon it. The sanctity of the home and the integrity of the race has all to do with the standing of the race among other races depends upon its ability to do some one thing well, its good character and conduct. The schoolroom and pulpit of the South among Negroes have nearly all to do with shaping this large class of colored people for a decent and respectable citizenship, and the progress along these lines, and I am glad to say truthfully that the honest, upright and home-making, property-owning class of Negroes have the best class of white people in almost every community in the South. We have had no better friends in our work than Clark Howell, of the Constitution Church; Landrum of the First Baptist Church; Landrum of the English Church; the Fourth National Bank; John Temple Graves, Samuel M. Inman, George Muse, Mayor W. R. Joyner, Tax Collector Andrew P. Stewart, Dr. Chas. E. Dowman, the Atlanta Journal Philip and Crew, and the Atlanta Journal Co. R. T. Dorsey, and scores of others whom I could name in the State of Georgia. ENORMOUS TASK. One thousand and fifty young men and women from Africa, South America, the Islands and many of the States are in attendance. A large number of people in the State of Georgia alone. The South is not yet in a condition financially to educate her masses, notwithstanding the great progress that is being made. Every grade and class of service deserves improvement, and a large demand is being met by the State and willing to give adequate service. No school in the South is doing more to meet these conditions than Morris Brown College with her limited means. Westomials are many. President Roosevelt "I wish you all good fortune in your work. I have heard of you from many people as doing hard and faithful services through Morris Brown College for the upbuilding of our colored Follow citizens college war. We are a Methodist Church, and is under the control of that organization; but I am assured by those who have every opportunity of helping all the leaders of that church, to have the confidence and aid of the best people in the South, including the leading citizens of both races, who feel that your course has provided the best conservative. Wishing you all good fortune, I am, THEODORE ROOSEVELT." "Morris Brown College of Atlanta is well known to me, and I commend the institution, and especially its industrial department, to those to whom the Rev. R. D. Stinson may show this communication. the college is doing a good work in this school and has the interest of our people. "M. W. J. ROYEN. "M. W. ORTALA." "It gives me pleasure to say in your behalf that I know of no man belong to your race in Georgia who has done, and is doing, more than you toward bringing you attention between the races. You efforts have always been on the side of conservatism." "The best people of our State know and appreciate what you have done along this line. CLARK HOWELL. " "EDUCRAT Constitution." "He is doing a great work for and amends his people. He is trying to make good and all citizen people. The work of his school is along the right lines, and it is the duty of all good citizens to assist him in his undertaking. P. STEWART. " "Tax Collector Bulton County, Ga.". "During my residence in Atlanta, reaching through a period of twelve years, I College, and have had opportunity know something of its management and the work it has accomplished. I most warmly commend it to the sympathy and support for the symmetrical development of the Southern Negro, in body, mind and spirit. " "The institution is no longer an experiment, but has won its way to the confidence of both races in this community. "Faster First Baptist Church (white), Atlanta, Ga." Capt. Wm. E. English For State Senator POLITICAL NEWS FULL PEG SUITS FULL SKIRT TOP-NOTCH STYLES $18 And up Tailored in the height of fashion, to suit fastidious young man. Strap Hip Pockets. Belt Loops, Double Seamed. 500 patterns to select from. Best of workmanship. Fit guaranteed. H. SMYTHE, THE TAILOR 9½ South Illinois st., Indianapolis. At the Request of Many Citizens, Business Men and Taxpayers, Capt. Wm. For State The undersigned, believing that the interests of the State and of Marion county will be best served by placing in the next Legislature men, of responsible standing and recognized ability, men who have an object in protecting community interests Nicholas McCarty, Gus A. Recker, Ferd Mayer, Geo W. Bliss, Chas E. Coffin, A. E. Metzger, John S. Duncan, G. A. Pfeiffer, W. D Seaton, H. H Holloway, H. H Holookow, Chas W. Merrill, H. L. Fuller, strong, L. J. Garrison, J. J. Garrison, Julius C. Walk, Oscar D. Bohen, V. T. Maltot, F. A. W. Davis, Albert R. Gray, J. T. Patterson CAPT. WILLIAM E. ENGLISH ADDRESSES THE WAITERS' CLUB. Isidor Wulfson has not quit the race for Township Trustee. Isidor Wulfson has not quit the race for Township Trustee. * * * For Township Trustee, Peter Travers, Isidor Wulfson, Dr. B. A. Brown. *** Mike is in evidence. Mike Jefferson is for Assessor of Center Township, he is popular and efficient. * * * Drs. Petersdorf and Hodgin for Coroner. It is thought that either will prove acceptable to the Republican ticket. * * * Levi P. Harlan desires to be Senator. Mr. Harlan is a Democrat, formerly Superintendent of Marion County Schools. He ran for Congress four years ago but was defeated. ```markdown ``` H. W. Klausman, Survevor is without opposition. He hopes to succeed himself in the election as he will in the primary. Mr. Klausman is one of the most popular men in the Courthouse. it accounts for uninterrupted success. * * * Joseph Hogue is anther one of those fortunate candidates without opposition, he is standing for the nomination for sheriff on the epublican ticket. Mr. Hogue made god as Street Commissioner. His many friends desire to see him sheriff of Marion County. *** Henry W. Tielking, candidate for Republican nomination for County Commissioner, Second District. I ask the public for this nomination. If nominated and elected the public asks for, and is entitled to, a straightforward business administration, which I pledge. The public should investigate the character of all candidates and vote for the best man. I invite such investigation. *** Willis Coval, the candidate for representative subject to the republican primaries next Friday, is one of the best known and most prosperous young men in the city. He is in the abstract business and is "making good." Mr. Coval is an excellent friend to the race notwithstanding reports to the contrary. The Freeman endorses his candidacy and assures the colored voters that they will make no mistake in supporting him. * * * Following is a list of legislative candidates; it is not complete but it will help to guide in choosing for the important business of making the laws of the state. For the Senate: Alfred F. Potts, Wm. E. English. FULL PEG SUP TOP-NOTCH $18 Tailored in the lon, to suit fastid Srap Hip Pocket Double Seamed, select from. Be- ship. Fit guaran H. SMYT 9½ South Illinois Subject to Decision of the Republican Primary Election, May 15, 1908. as a whole instead of serving special interests at the expense of the public, dorse the candidacy of Hon. William L. Frost, and commend him to the favorable consideration of the Republican voters of Marion county at the forthcoming primaries. Carl L. Rost, George Vonnegut, John Wocher, C. A. Hilgenberg, I. N. Kawitz, H. S. Belenherz, Harry S. Nay, W. H. Morrison, David Wallace, W. H. Isley, John Puryear, W. T. Brown, A. M. Meisen, Jacob W. Smith, Joseph Headhead, Horace F. Wood, Jas. J. Stanley, W. A. Kersey, Alex M. Stewart, Joseph T. Stokes, Geo. W. Min, J. E. Edward Krause, David S. Grubbin, C. C. Perry, Fred Fahnley. George Novegnut Chas. N. Williams, Tantowitz, Harry S. David Wallace, John Puryear, Melsen, Joseph Berhead, Rev Jas. D. Alex M. Stewart, Geo. W. June, Krause, C. C. Perr vor, considering the conditions and the treatment that your race receives. I have been a friend to your race individually, we have many deserving institutions, and shall attend in the same way as my conscience dictates. Nearly every waiter in this town, and I have lived almost all the time in hotels. I want to assure you that I cherish no ill treatment to you, even if some of you have at times to cough steaks* (Applause). The material of the colored man depends upon himself as an individual, and also upon the race, purpose will not strongly strengthen the race recognition, but in business recognition, as all ambitions of the race. I thank you for this honor of meeting with you, and for past life and character will appeal affirms to you on May 15, then I assure you that if successful, your interest in the future, irrespective of color, will be protected to the fullest extent, as far as lies in my power*. *Applause.*) tales were taken then made by Messrs. Henry Fleming and James N. Sullivan after which the Waiters' Quartette rendered some choice selections appropriate to the occasion. The officers of the charge. President—Frank Price. Vice President—James Clark. Secretary—C. W. Wooten. Treasurer—C. W. Wooten. Sergeant-at-Arms—Lindsay Lee. James T. Layman, Joseph A. Minutum, John Bowlus. For the House of Rep- resentatives, Russell B. Harrison, Thomas A. Daily, J. H. C. Deman, Lewis Shank, Frank C. Olive, Jesse W. Patten, Willis N. Coval, James M. Ogden, Chas. L. Hutchinson, Wm. D. Headrick. The fight for prosecution has grown the hottest—The following is being said of Alfred R. Hovey: The candidacy of Mr. Alfred R. Hovey for prosecuting attorney of this county at the coming Republican primaries should prove a happy thought to all citizens asking for a clean and potent administration of the affairs of this important office. Mr. Hovey is among the oldest and best known as well as among the best attorneys at the local bar. He is popular, a man of high attainments and good character, and would lend dignity to the position that his friends are insisting on him seeking. It is seldom that the voters are fortunate enough to have such a man to present himself at a personal sacrifice for this office, especially an attorney of Mr. Hovey's experience and recognized ability. The campaign of John Weaver shows the safe agressiveness. In a recent speech he advocated "the fearless prosecution of all offenders regardless of their station in life. He pointed out that the new primary law, enacted by a Republican Legislature, gave each voter a voice in the nominations, and that there could be no coffinplants if a clean ticket was not placed in the field." Ira M. Holmes' qualifications and views are set forth in a circular letter copies of which are being set out in a circular letter. It says in part: "Prosecutions, out of the ordinary, are the probability, and 'the need of the hour' is a Prosecutor of experience and ability, who will not only indict but will prosecute, fearless and with vigor, all violators of the law. "Having a thorough understanding of the responsibilities of this office and of the necessities and demands of the people, I am a candidate for the nomination for Prosecuting Attorney. Six years as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for this county, has given me experience in the prosecution of criminals that is invaluable to a Prosecutor, and ten years of special practice in criminal law has given me knowledge which, coupled with my long experience, will enable me to give to the people an administration of able and vigorous prosecutions." Robert A. Brown and Theodore Hewes are the latest Republicans to enter the race for the legislature. Nie Lz Wee ee wee , <@er re NEL | 3 1 oa - 3 _ L\ ho: oo A { Ns Zo 1 ee ip’ ae wer Willems, who has. been usher Tyiersin's for the past four years, 4 Powe!) aad his famous Pickaninn; gee Bom old aith “in Old Kentucky," et tne ety want Nevarro are appearing. to Buvp, Siu tile week at the Orpheum, sas Cis» Mo ss Day ont ber “Dancing Boys” are oe Tir seeks engagement at the iter at Havana. 1 the su of May 9, letters will Bop sic ties, and then returned ge Pr Deal Letter Office. iy Amte, the North Carolina Sun- Abe ina ager of, Milligan’s Big fGompuns, and. wife Grace’ send fey the profession. gadiey and \iller are Alling an indef aietgent_ at. the Dunbar. ‘Theater, Te cxards to" Billy -Aente, sre and alt other trends, iians—Dick and Alma—are Bic nens Big Vaudevite and ‘Mov- Mure Siow. doing their singing: Pera talking act. Regards to ail ‘Pnak Kirk, the original musical acro- Fok campleted his latest Invention, his Ma orebestes, and 1S hard at work ihe several’ of “his own. marches. eon in, 1909 atthe Seattle rqith otter rousical novelties. tee cvoling Woodens, of Calro, Til, the Pip of colored bieyele trick riders, yen shortly ina new and original Sie Sen, introducing bleyele. trick. rid ed ging combined.” Mrs. Wooden tir distinction of being the only eol- fay wcvele trick Tider before ‘the is raniton and ‘Trice, the popular sketch fan of Chicago, closed @ very suecess~ pet sawn at the Royal ‘Fheater, In otis, and_are now at-home in Chic evirranging for thelr summer booking ui. ‘They send regards to. the Jewoupany at the Exchange Theater, aril, Fit, and best wishes to al i audtv= ail mail too, 9 South ot street, Chicago, TM. Fei § Millian, known from coast. to seas the Barauim. in the old plantation sie! business. being the originator of pariolar style of entertainment, em- ve nls colored talent, sailed from sein, Pa, May 2, with the largest of colored performers that was forania. ‘There were Just. elghty heluding two brass bands and fe- ‘nm corps. He opens at Liverpool, ai, at the Tower Theater. SUNNY SOUTH COMEDY CO. Hime & Crouch's Musical Enterprise E'F. Foru's ‘Sunny’ South Comedy sy have. consolidated, and will be 3 the Sunny South Comedy Come towing under canvas, with twenty i twelve-piece. band. and orchestra, ‘are rehearsing at Butler, Mo., and to open May. 11 at Pleasnton, Dr. S. F. Ford is manager: W. Li servtary and musieal director; V.Croich, stage manager and advance tative; D. J. Crouch, steward and Eee MAHARA'S MINSTRELS. rs Mos ated Butler, Mo, erly, April 30. ‘They arrived about 8 fick jm and. paraded. the principal ssi the city. They also gave @ con- ‘front of the opera house at 7:80, feeds ser e'Teadership of Hi eta very worthy pupil of our old al P.G. Lowery.” ‘This was the frst ra minsie" that hag visited, Butler sasm, and the, colored. people were fn full force. ‘The features of the fe the solos, “Come Up, O, Dead.” Ar, Scan “Eiveards, and —“Mobiie sh by Bertha Stone. ‘Phe orchestra, * the dinetorshiy of Prof. Hughes, fe of the hest that has been here. £or cal seasons. Tt was left. to. Harry 20 bring down ‘the house with his PANY DIXIE MINSTREL NOTES. teior whispered around the show Eas i Willams, RH Chrisman, Crusty, “Augustus” Stevens, - Manaie still aud Tack Crossen are’ going to jm Hammond, Ind., to Chicago. rations are being made for a. swell tor 1. Prince and his educated hoops ‘eve their daily rehearsals’ trying t0 pion == HL Williams sends regards"to_WIl- nd Walker. Brest’ Hogan, S.-H Ms. and Inman, and Davis, ssa Crosby: sends best Wishes to Clar- sit Cirienan sends regard to James Tage wits.” Sorry to hear of your yEtidshaw wishes to. be remembered Garland, Vietor, and the Beach- PEKIN NOTES. fi: yin’ Nity, 2—On last Sunday Ne J. Green met with a very accident by missing his footing in een a car. He ts improving slow- 2 2h the accident ald not prove fa> Me Pekin ste ‘k Company is rehearsing ee ohuction, “the Man ‘trom owe Telooks to be a “winner.” Lae Gi epee Sy. Gillam tuts heen giving imitations eu Viecria.” styling “himself, 8s m “rlum, and he is indeed a PaaS mo. A former member of we Sos Company, has returned temo Lee, the proficient prom: af the Pekin, has’ been it for et evs. but is new able to be Bhi ron ge dy Beet saturday nt t av night, May 9, there mgt BY twosstep contest Reld on Gran (Pekin after the regular fein, Sut, couples ‘will tworstep cages strains of “That Lovin’ ip fit Merry Widower ‘Two-Step. Poe? {" the best lady two-stepper is fer atiton” hat of the latest Bealgn, « kent's gold watehs 4 Aunts CHRISTY: S. T. DUNSMORE’s x Singers and Concert Band ‘ Good with the Ringling : Brothers’ Circus. ton, me in their long career se [ingling Bros. have this bea pg the barrier and admitted By (pe fo thelr employ in the ea- Bigg, /lormers. “ST Dunsmore, bare <ians, singers and danc- eri 9 fn the ‘patrons of the An- Bigg (ime minstrel melodies, bal- ser a aay AA Weta Shee guatde M.V. Vassar is d- Rg gt orchestra, Ma. Basel Dan Biting them hard singing “Thee Gong, Rag.” Mrs. Bertha Stranders ren- dered ‘very tunefully’ the popular ballad, rove Me, and the “World Is" Mine Punsmore 'js funny and scores, heavily in is| song, “Jist Can't Stand Prosperity." It ts earnestly hoped that Dunsmore wil cpntinue ‘his present success througout ihe season, He deserves much credft for the precedent he Has established with the Ringling Bros. “Hila work last season with the Sells-Forepaugh show, also. owned by the Ringlings, in part, was, largely. in, Strumental th’ bringing about hist peesent relations with them. JACKSONVILLE. FLA. ‘The Exchange Theater is in its bloom now, ‘having packed houses every. night gad Lincoln Park the ssme-thiry-ave forty ‘carloads of people to each ‘show, matinee and night. "Prof. J. aM Hobinsor Ball mminager, of the "shichange” Stock Company, and musical director. fe sends regards to Robert. Russell, of “Hottest Coon in Dixie.” Would like to hear from Russell. Prof, John C, Haywood 1s well as ever. Richtnond V. Cross (poor boy), the comedian, is flying in theatrical lite. “it takes @ good one to eaten "em. “He doesn't have to Sing or dance; if he walks on the stage he'll get three to four encores, "He's Singing. this week, “O' Lord, ‘Sabs Dem Chickens.” S ‘Miss Vergie Deo is well, but feeling a little bad from the big ‘fishing party Thursday. “Sends regards to Albert Car. roll. x rdakle Smith | i8 doing sine—always picases the people, Budate Glenn, father of all comedians, is doing fine work, and feels that he ig Jugt twenty-one ‘years 0, Miss Ada ‘Harris is taking two and three encores nightly. “She is fine ir dra- matic work Dan Robinson (“icklish Dan") is mak- ing wide reputation with his fre-eating sicetch, 'B. A. Wright, the clever bartender, is gaining many friends. Would like for’ ail of ite friends and brothers from all parts fo see him before leaving. He tsa mem: ber of the Biks, Knights’ and Masons: ‘Alle Wallace, ‘the master. of walters, sends regards to Plecolo Jones and. wite. Le Vouler Don Bradford Is: furnishing splendid scenery and-all kinds of electri: cal effects for each program ‘We,play this week “The ‘Idol of Ken- tucky,”” a “arama ‘in five acts, written and staged by Le Vozter D. Bradford also soapery ghd electrical difects by him, Regards to members of Black Patti ‘Troubadours,, “Dandy “Dixie” and Mar= shall's “Old. Plantation.” Would like to hear from Bob Russel en te ne WHERE THE SPOTLIGHT SHINES, Side-Lights on Some Stage Folks Whom Everybody Knows. oak 00a. WASHINGTON, D. C., May 6.—Amuse- ment lovers in this neck-o'-the woods are in the dumps. The colored shows which Rave ‘been expected this spring havea ‘thrown us down.” Tt is now learned that Wililams and Walker, who had announced their intention of playing an engagement here the second week in May have changed thelr plans and will not get neaTs forthe, capital than “Philadelphia. Balt more, it will be seen, is likewise to be “cut out,” for some unaccountable reason, there ‘Selig no difficulty ‘bout securing a” house in the Monumental City. Cole & Johnson layed ‘Baltimore about two weeks ago, Rnd. then. turned. thelr faces. northward Inaking Philadelphia. the following, week: “The Smart Set” also played Baltimore ‘and “skidooed” back to New York by easy ‘Stages, and closed. their season ahead of ‘time despite the tentative arrangements ge! to come here at, the. fag-end, when. the locai theaters had concluded thelr regular bookings. Biack Patti has not been with: Inrange this year, Norfolk, Newport News and. Richmond. ‘marking’ the northern boundary of their itinerary of the Atlantic Seaboard, Washington has ‘een “scratch: ed,” "and it is. violating no-confidence: to Say that the people here ‘are “dead sore” about it. ‘They are not blaming the mem- hers. of the companies ‘nor the. “stars.” The “top-liners” who head these shows are ail’ first-class folks, ‘They. have. many friends here, as well as relatives: of every Srade of consangumnity, ‘and they’ Ike to Some to this grand old’ burg.” ‘The fault lies with the managers. ‘They eannot set together on. terms that seem” equitable dilige to ench end. ‘The .fuss about. color and seating arrangements Is not the main hone of contention now. Tt {s-said_to be A'question of dollar and cents. The Wash- ington managers know this is a glitveaged Show town,” and are consequently ask- ing a bigger’ share of the gate receipts Wisin thes Gutsiders. feet ‘disposed, fo pay: They yet better terms in other elties, and thes Sseratch” Washington, | The local theater-goers have been. going to. Balt tnore when the colored shows. land there, Dut they are getting tired of the extra trouble ‘and. expense when “nothing. but Inanagerial-hoggishness on the one hand and managerial penuriousness on the other get into communication with both sides in the near future, with a View of finding & Temedy" for this anomalous situation. A Negro theater has been suggested. ‘The idea is admitted. tobe a. good one, and everybody. knows ‘that sucha “venture properly conducted, would pay big! but %6 Start off in right style the sum of $100,000 Would” be required-—and this. amount. of Sinall change" does not seem. to he forth- coming. "The Majestic, Washington's Smallest theater, could be leased at a rea- Sonabie rate, but no one with the requisite brains” and’ capital in combination” has taken hold of ‘the. project, and it is. in Stat, quo, ‘Now. i-somebody, wit) just ook into tho Washington theatrical situa- tion, be he black or white, he Will find 4 Hold mine located within & stone's throw of the Capitol dome. ‘The Amphion Glee Club, the “crack” male musical organization of this, section OF the country, is closing its most briliiant Stason. "The club. has appeared at some of the. swellest social functions glven by Gabinet officers, Justices of the Supreme Court and. menibers of “Congress, besides receptions by noted millionaires and mem- Bersvot the diplomatic corps. ‘The sixteen men comprising the elu have divided sev. tral hundred dollars among themselves. as the result of thelr season's iabors, and the Organization has a snug sum to its credit fnSthe bank, which it Tetains as a “nest Gag.” This happy outcome fs due. in the Tekest measure to the painstaking leader- ship. and shrewd business management of Prot. J. Henry. Lewis, who has been mus- {eal director of the Amphions since thelr Granization more than sixteen Years a0. The president of the club is Mfr, James Washington, and he and Prof. Lewis cor Stitute a team that knows no such W as fail. Since it is so fashionable for populat actresses to exploit the fact that they, are felated to persons of national distinction, Te'Nas come to light that Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the race's leading dramatic Senior, Iga direct descendant of the fam Sus Caries Carroll, of Carroliton, one, of the beat known signers of the Declaration Of tndependence, and who represents the Bluest blood of the proud “first families of Virginia.” ‘ho months of May promises great things for the music-lovers’ of the nation’s fapita "n° the ith comes. the, long- Promised testimonial to Prof. John T. Lay ton, who has given thirty years of his iit tothe promotion of high-class “music Among his race. Citizens. of prominence, white and colored, are uniting in this Tibute ‘to Prof, Layton's constructive la- bora® Among the star artists who, will assist are Misses Marie C. James, P. G. Lampton, Lottie Wallace, and Mr. Felix B' Weir, wolinist; the choir of Lincoln ae at eae ee oe ecrehe choir of Nineteen ‘Bap ghotr of Nineteent® Stor; choir of Metro- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER politan A. M. E. Church, Prof..J. T. Lay- fon, dizecior; ‘choir of Mt. Zion Church 3. director, “and. the United ‘States Marine’ Hand, Prof. W. H. Santel- Mise "Mary'L. murope and? Prot” Willan 38 e Braxton, ‘On the 18M Mr. Clarence Cameron ‘White; the popular violinist, will make his farewell jee prior, 'to his -depart- ure for for @ year’s special study. In conjunction with Mr. White will appeat Mrs. Portia Washington Pittman, daugh- ter ‘of Dr. Booker “T. Washington, Who Makes her debut before a Washington au dience as'a pianist. Mrs. Pitman was 8 Pupil’ of Prof. "Martin Krause, who. con- ‘Guets one of the most noted conservatories of muste in" Berlin. Germany, and. had training. under Parisian. masters of the piano. “This superior instruction, coupled ‘with the rare personal charm of the young lady herself, combine to make her appear. ance on this ‘occasion ‘a highly interesting event, Included in the list of artists who il "have. places on this “alles pro- Eram are Mme, Kathryn Skeene Mitchell Soprano, of "Cleveland, 0. Hi. Leonard Teter, "cellist, of Newport, R. E, and Mr Charles ‘Marshalt, of Philadeiphia. ‘On the 224 Mrs. Hattie Gibbs Marshall, of the Washington Conservatory of Mu: Sic, will present Miss Marie C. James as Special attraction, assisted ‘by Mr. Her man “Hoffman, ‘violinist; and” Mrs; Mat- Shall ag pianist, ‘May 28, Mrs, Arabella V. Chase, an in- structress| ‘who has achieved gratifying Success for Several years, will give are eltal,, with her som Master W. Calvin Chase, ‘Jr, and daughter, Miss Beatriz Lu- cinda ‘Chase, as the principals. . Mr. Chase is'a comnetist whose work has been highly praised, and Miss Chase isa violinist 0 Pronounced ‘skill and technique.” Both are Duplis of Mrs. Chase, ‘All of these entertainments are sched- uuled for the main auditorium of the Met- Topolitan A. M. IB. Church Your correspondent had the pleasure of visiting Baltimore not long ago, to visita performance of “The Black Politician,” by Efe Smart Set.” "The company is re markably evenly balanced aggregation, and every one plays into the hand of his Dartner and works for ensemble. effect Father than to push his own. personality The performance was the most, laughable entertainment we had seen in many 4 day. To see SHC. Dudley, his donkey, to be In- spired by the music and clean comedy. pre- sented by talented ladies “and. gentlemen, fo study the well-ordered effect produced by “Tom Logan's experienced stage man- agement, and to, be soothed by the or- chestral’ score of Mr. J. Ie Burope, t0- gether with the singing of Misses Jennle Pearl and Rosa Lee Tyler, will amply” Te: pay. along journey. ‘Tie "Smart Set" Played to record business all the week at Bilaney’s, and opened the eyes of the stald theater-goers of the Monumental. City, After the show we had the pleasure of meeting. the members of. the company, Ihany of whom are personal friends of ¥é Scribe, and then adjourned. to Joe Gans’ Celebrated. “Goldfield Hotel,” where we ‘Were lavishly “wined and dined” as the guest of Mr. Logan. Mr. Logan 1s a royal host, and whether in his social or business capacity, never does things by halves. The SSmart Set” will make Washington, next ‘month, if an available theater can be’ ob- ‘tained’ @& 4 € 6 ay Ve ue p \ BEEK gist oo “Ml WEED ce jj VI FOX se ey Lo Q es Ye XY : * F, MILLER, After spending two years with Lasky’s Big Minstrel act in Europe and America, is spend- ing a fow woot at homo, at 0008 Joliet etreot, Jolie Th NOTICE. Managers of colored bascball. clubs that exeieaniag of cake a ner Ghio shoul scmenber tint te ‘Boniee Giants have « few open dates. Address Aibert Wooridbhera. secretary” and oat ness manager, 228 Eaton avenue, Day- tone o SQUIRESJOHNSON FIGHT. LONDON, May 2.—Bill Squires is in Be got Sea a Se tae oon coe eet The" National Shorting Ole is artanetee Deeg thas Re Ge ene eal mee Meer ote ods ae ee Heting Grdeles,” rf" theta uneaertes Wat prove atistaatory asd nat tae fare Teal wil go eeaee tiaeee Soe ‘purse aaah is to put Up. te pent he nee dadens ant Sattubea Gua oi Be eRe et oe gs S00. M’FARLAND COMES HIGH. Chicagoan Demands $35,000 for Bout with Gans. CHICAGO, May 2—"T do not intend to fight Joe Gans until Labor day, at. the earliest, and 1 will only do it then in case A purse of $35,000 18 hung up for a finish bout. But my’ first go will be with Nel- son, if suitable terms are offered. I'll split the purse any Way Gans wants it if We get $35,000." ‘his "was Packey McFarland’s_ state- ment yesterday about his plans for the next six months. He says that he has made no definite arrangements for any bout. BLACKBURN WHIPS Two. Indianapolis Boxer Stops Carl Ander- ‘son—Gives \Crosby Beating. PHILADELPHIA, May ?—Jack Black- burn, the elever Indianapolis Negro fight. er, added two more vietlms to his. long Sting In the “wind-up before the Ontarie ‘Athletic Club last night. He was matched to box two men three rounds each, as the Toca! promoters could’ mot. find. anybody capable of giving him a hard contest for Six rounds. ‘The two men selected to meet Blackburn were Young Mark Ander- Son and Steve Crosby. ‘Anderson was the first_man to meet Blackburn. ‘The latter went at the Chi- cago boxer for keeps. and before the end of the first Found Had taken his measure, for when “time” "Was called Anderson was In bad shape. “In the second round Blackburn knocked Anderson down twice, and then the referee stopped the ‘contest to. save the Chicago boxer from further injury. ‘Crosby proved almost as easy for Blackburn, although by stalling ‘and hold- ing he managed to stay three rounds. *Bui he got a good lacing. and was badly beat- én up at the ent of the third. MINEOLA, TEX. Special to The Freeman. ‘We had a big frost here on the 30th, ‘and cotton crops are not doing well. "The corn crop. is looking ‘well now. Tt is 75 cents per bushel....Jeff Carter, of Pales- tine, was here last week to seo’ his sister. ..-/F. J, Jackson and others will be ab- Sent for two years... Miss Maggie Good- Son, of Hawkins, was here last Sunday. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Mrs. Cooperwood died Thursday even- ing, April. 30, at her home on 19 ‘Hast Ninth street. “The funeral was held at the A.M. EB. Church, by the pastor, at 3 dielock. .".The Oklahoma’ City. Colored igh School boys went to Langston Fri- day night, May 1, and played ball. ‘The Score Was'9 tol in favor of Langston... Mrs. Mary Church ‘Tenell. spoke ‘Thurs- @ay evening, May 7, at § p.m. at the Tabernacle. DR. WASHINGTON IN DEMAND. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Dr. Booker ‘T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute, hag been invited by the General Conference of the African Methodist Bpis- opal Church t9"deliver one of its princi ‘addresses during the sessions of the General Conference. ‘The General Con- ference of the African Methodist Episco- pal Zion Church has also extended him an invitation to speak before it, and_ar- Fangements have made to ‘speak at Norfolk before the African Methodist ‘Episcopal General Conference, on Wriday, ‘May 15, and before the African Methodist Episcopal Zion General Conference, - on Monday, May 18. “He is also in receipt of an invitation from the officers of the Na- tional Baptist Convention to deliver an_ad- dress before it at Lexington, Ky., in Sep- tember. PIQUA, OHIO. Special to Tue FREBMAN. ‘Little Miss Helen Westbrook won the dollar prize in a contest given’ by the Cash and Credit ‘Store... Park-avenue Baptist Chureh is making rapid strides in saving souls under the leadership of the Rev. Dr, W. R. Wilson. Every auxiliary is working.” Last Sunday morning there were one hundred men, women and chil- dren in Sunday school’ under the. leader- ship of L. A. Medley, superintendent, with his corps of teachers. ‘The B. ¥. B. U., under the leadership of Geo. F. Moss, president, with 85. members _ enrolled, meets twice a week and is doing a grand work....In the debating contest, subject, “Resolved, That Intemperance Was Moré Destructive Than War,” Mr. DeMoss and Mr. Robert Williams the affirmative and Prof. W. L. Johnson and K.-H. Morpin the negative. “It was decided in favor of the negative, W. L. Johnson and R. 1, Morpin. ...Prof. W. E. Johnson is agent for The Freeman. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Martha Payne, of our city, lef Saturday night to visit friends and’ rela. tives in Paducah, Ky....Ran Howard who was attacked and seriously wounde¢ on the night of April 20, is able to be out and around again... .Geo. Williams, bet- ter known as “Storm Hawk” among hi many, friends, died last Saturday night, May 2, at 6:20 p.m. “He leaves a mother, sister,'daughter and three brothers, as well @s many friends. ...The seventh. an- niversary and celebration of the K. of P. and Order of Calanthe, of Bast St. Louls, at the Macedonia Baptist Chureh, ‘Sun: day, May 3, was weil attended, the church being crowded. Program: P.M. Miller, master of ceremonies; music, choir; invo- cation, Daniel Danzler, prelate: opening ‘ode; Welcome address, Rev. B. M. Heard ; Scripture lesson, prelate; reading’ of proc: lamation, J.B; “Moore: state of order Mrs. Edna “Kyie; Calantheanism, | Mrs Vada G. Bluitt; Solo, Miss Daisy’ West: brook; Ancient Pythianism, Dr. L.. B. Bluitt; state of order, ‘Thos.’ Green ; ser: mon, Rev. W. HH. Pitts. BUTLER, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Prof. W. W. Kenoly fell and broke hie leg Wednesday morning, as he was on his way to school, It will be several days be- fore he will be able to teach again... Mrs. Zelia Lewis, of Kansas City, is visit: ‘ing her mother, Mrs. Jackson Walker... Logan Kitchen, who has for several sea: sons been traveling ‘with the — “Sunny South” “Company, has. signed with” the Horne & Crouch Amusement Company anc the “Sunny South" Company, which have consolidated.” Mr. Kitchen isthe principal comedian. He is one of Butler's young men, and has by hard work and careful instruction from Dr. 8. I. Ford, gained quite @ reputation as a comedian. ...Mrs Davis, of Nevada, is visiting here for few days...."The’ Ladies’ Art ‘Club. was entertained ‘at the ‘residence of ‘W. W. Kenoly, “Friday... lder Collins “held quarterly conferance at’ the A. M. 5 Gtioras Monday ater. WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS. Special to Tur FREEMAN, Rev. J. W. Rank and Rev. C. H. Bell are attending the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church at Norfolk... .Born to Mr. and Mrs. Matthews Narsingle last week “a fine girl baby....Mrs. J.-B Reagor is up after an illness’ of one week. «.. DeWitt Richardson is very ill... .Mrs, Lotiie Jones arrived from Si. Louis last week to be at the bedside of chr sick brother, Dewitt Richardson .... "The Knights and Daughters of Tabors had 2 Joint ‘session jast Friday night and. re- ports a peaceful time....The Daughters of Tabor gave a lawn entertainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, Phas. Williams ...-Nelson Roberison has moved from ‘Trinity University....John Ford is now norter at the 'T. & HB. V. depot... .1f you want The Freeman ‘see G. Washington Bruce, agent, at 129 Aiken street. ...Mr. Jokn Wicks "Is very ill at his home on East Main street, KANSAS CITY, MO. Capt. Crawford, who has been second waiter and in charge of the grille room for years, severed his connection with the Midiand Hotel the last of April, and lett Kansas City the Ist of May’ to. take charge of an European house in Dallas, ‘Tex. He took Mr. Bailey, Mr. Spivey and two others from here to finish out his crew. | We wish him success, as he was Wed by ‘all... The crows of the threc ining Tooms ‘received their group photos eight or ten days ago, and expect to keep them as_a memento ‘of the old Midland Hotel. Several of the crew that went to Joplin are back in Kansas City, and more Soon to follow, they say. ...Kansas City has opened a’ home for the. incorrigible colored girls... “Harry Vayo is yet on the Giner between “here and Denver....Read ‘THE FREEMAN every week. Agent, A. T. Stewart, 719 Charlotte street. BERWICK, LA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Last Saturday night two women and two men, while crossing the Berwick bay in a skiff, from Morgan City to Berwick, had a narrow escape. ‘The man who was engaged in rowing the boat lost control of it, and the skiff was washed by the waves into. the Southern Pacific bridge, which crosses this bay. One woman and. the two men hela on the bridge, and, the other woman managed to get on top of the boat. No one was drowned. ‘They were soon rescued by a gas tug....George Burney left Berwick Sunday night, over the South: ern Pacific, for New Orleans... .John R Miller Is assisting Mr. B. Mack in his new ‘steam cleaning and pressing department ... Colored people are not allowed to vote in this part of the land, but you can get ‘an idea of who will be our next. President by reading Tum FREEMAN. You can se- cure a copy every Saturday from Joe W. Ryan, agent in Berwick. ROUTE. PAYTON AND BASS—Week of May 11, Lockport, X.Y. BROWN AND HODGES—Singing car- fgonlsts.” Week of May 18, Famils heater. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS—Wweek of May 11, Blaney’s ‘Theater, Balti FIBDLER AND SHEUTON—Week of fay 11. THE BRETTONS—Week of May 11, Hart ford. Conn. PG. LOWERY'S ENTERPRISE, WITH WALLACE-HAGENBECK SHOWS— Wheeling, W.Va. May 10, 11; Wash- ington, Pa., 12; Braddock, 13; McKees- port, 14; Greenburg, 15; Indiana, 16. 8... DUNSMORE MINSTRELS, WITH RINGLING BROS.’ SHOW—Cieveland, 0. May 11; Neweastle, Pa. 12: Sha- Fon, 19; Pittsburg, 14 and 18; Altoona, 18. CONEY ISLAND MINSTRELS—Under direction of Robert C. White, Peters- burg, Va., May 11-16. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Genlemen’s List. NOTICE—We will be pleased to have all companies send us thelr route regu- larly and also performers to send name and permanent ‘address, ‘or if traveling with nat company, fo_ordes thet mall may be promptly forwarded. Gentlemen's List. Bland, Leroy. ‘Gotan, Anarew. Bland Leroy. bert Brown. ‘Burton, Earl, Smith, Andrew. Clark, James B.H, ‘The Jolly Prices. Levard, Wm. A. Thomases, The. Miller, Calvin. ‘The Hallbacks. ‘McCabe, Wim. ‘The Real Comedy 4. Perry and Crosby. ‘Thompson, T. A. | Ladies’ List. ‘Anderson, Susie. Jones, Gracie. Butler, Mamie. Russell, Emma. inbons, Baith, Levinadn haa youSlated scam [[Poooo0e|) on yar ey Ml A 2 i Gros Da toe 2 a Spring Fie eam Oo ies ier arawaies: . esi C Hat ra ty if oY TR AA //, FwoDollars The Royal Theater, Memphis, Tenn., Corner Market and Main Streets. The greatest colored amusement house in the entire South. Good performers write us atonce. Long engagements for right people. Address all mail to J. T. SLATTERY or J. W. HAMILTON, CARE ROYAL, THEATRE, - MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. WANTED! For America’s Greates Colored Minstrel Organization e $ ’ Richards and Pringle’s ° Famous Minstrels People in all departments of the Minstrel business, who appre~ ciate good treatment and salaries every Sunday morning. Singers, dancers and musicians, write. Alse want to hear from a good musical act. We stay out all summer. Make your salaries reosonable if you expect to hear from us. “Pic- callo Jones” write. Holland & Filkins As per Route:—Manistee, Mich., May 12; Traverse City, 13; Cadillac, 14; Reed City, 15; Big Rapids, 16, WANTED! For Great Western Shows, Colored Band that can put on Minstrél Show. Plantation le, musicians, cake walkers, coon shouters, colored talent, male and female, rel lines. State all and lowest salary in first letter; tell just what you do and will do; do not mis- represent. Must join or wire near Springfield, Mo. No Tickets. Address. GREAT WESTERN SHOWS, MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA. M'ALISTER, OKLA. FoF Special to Tam Faamacan. ‘Our new State will stand a much better show in the next election for the Repub- licans than it did in the first. The Legis- jpture af Guthrie creating new Repub icans every day from the opposite party. We also have a State (Colored) Constitu: tion League, that is dniog = great deal of work for the rights and privileses of our people in the new State... Rev. Mi G. Clay bore, ‘president ‘of the’ Stats “Constitn flonal’ League, is doing great work for his ace. “We also have @ local’ Leagve with JA. G. Washington, president.>-: ‘The ¥. MH. C. gave a "drama in’ the Pritchett “Hail, ‘Thursday “and. Friday nights, which was quite success. - Bob Sawers, star actor; Miss Will Bruce, lead: ing lady; Miss Hazel McDaniel, pianist For our made-to-measure Clothes is the class of Men who Wear Them They appeal to those who value not innovations and extremes, but the Real Richness of Worth. And more than that, we are able to offer to purchasers that true economy combined with style which is as rare as it is acceptable, but always found in garments made by the ENGLISH WOOLEN ¢0,, Tailors of Fashion, $15.00 2% cou’ * $17.50, $20.00, $22.50, $25.00. 107. Tnols Bt, Opp. Terminal Station Indianapolis, Indiana. At once for Brown's Tennessee Minstrels, Tuba lager ho enn ing” algo Claronet player to fouble Band 0, "Monte: Wareriy. Mo. diay 112: Lexington, ibd. Write quic W. A. BROWN, Owner & Mer. > Sn 5 ee ea Pa aid a of Fc — ped 5 e a ea 4 | S. T. DUNMORE’S MIGHTY MODERN MINSTREL AND MUSICAL JUBILEE with Ringling Bros,’ World’s Greatest Shows. Can always use musicians and perform- ers the year round, male and female Permanent address, The Freeman; In- dianapolis, Ind. = You a New Song FOR THE SEASON? If not, let us write you one. Terms reasonable. Owsley & Jones. Address. TIM OWSLEY, Care The Freeman, = Indianapolis, Ind. Performers, Musicians, both Ladies and Gentlemen for my Three Shows, A Rabbit’s Foot Co., Funny Folks Comedy, —AND— HARRISON BROS, MINSTREL, All three shows under canvas, traveling in my own cars. Tickets advanced to right parties, Address PAT CHAPPELLE, a and General Manager of all three Shows, 1054 W. Church St,,“Jackson- ville, Fla. P. 8. Minstrel Show under ‘canvas for rent. The Freeman Would Like to See. THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM We refer with pride to our latest creation, the "Superior" Razor Strop, which is a consummated achievement of a tonsorial genius, and is the result of twenty years of trial, experimenting and practical knowledge. This Strop practically marks a new era in American strop manufacturing. The method and care which is exercised in the manufacture of this strop is the limit of human ingenuity. One of our most beneficial treatments is applied to this strop, which is our secret chemical mixture. This mixture penetrates the air spaces between the molecules and contracts the pores of the leather to the utmost, at the same time killing every germ inhabitant of the animal skin. After having carried through our antiseptic process the closest grain possible is produced; increasing knowledge and modern science have proven without a doubt that closeness of grain produces the finest cutting edge obtainable. The high standard of excellence and efficiency of this Strop is maintained by Mr. Haynes' rigid system of personal inspection of every strop during the successive stages of manufacture. The durability and practical utility of the "Superior" Razor Strop has passed beyond the questionable stage into a demonstrated fact. The "Superior" Razor we are offering in connection with our "Superior" Razor Strop, is made especially for us by one of the best razor makers in Germany, and we guarantee it to be first class. We will send prepaid to any part of the United States one pair of our "Superior" Razor Strops and one "Superior" Razor for $2.50, or $1.35 each. Do not send money in letter. Send all money by Postal or Express Money Order, payable to The Haynes Razor Strop Company, 6 Every man given full credit for his labors. More "team work" among our race leaders. Agitation restricted to the "safe and sane" variety. The two wings of Elks consolidated without delay. The National League of Colored Ball Clubs get busy. Less back-biting among the so-called intelligent Negroes. The race given a fair show by the labor unions of the nation. A worthy Indiana Negro named for a first-class national position. Every man given the credit to which his laborers justly entitle him. Thomas J. Calloway at the editorial helm of a Washington newspaper. Delegate contests settled in the respective States, rather than at Chicago. Kentucky and Missouri remain permanently in the Republican column. Bogus book projectors landed in jail for obtaining money under false pretenses. Aaron P. Prioleau, the defrauded South Carolinian, given his seat in Congress. Colored leaders disagree on issues, without resorting to abuse or mud-slinging. Our medical schools improved and more hospitals for colored patients established. Professor DuBois qualify for the suffrage at Atlanta—the place he calls home. Southern "jim crow" railroads brought to book for discrimination on account of color. A few signs of life on the part of the National Afro-American Press Association. W. L. Houston re-elected Grand Master of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. A decent Alabama Democrat elected to Congress this year instead of John Tom Heflin. A strict avoidance of politics in the General Conferences at Philadelphia and Norfolk. Joseph B. Foraker returned to the United States Senate by the united Ohio Republicans. Bishop Derrick continue in charge of the South African interests of the A. M. E. Church. Crowds stop congregating in front of our churches at the close of services—move on! Congressman Heflin get the limit of the law for reckless shooting in the District of Columbia. More work and less political argument on the part of our so-called educated young men. Dr. P. A. Johnson, of New York, chosen as the next president of the National Medical Association. Political blicker avoided by the religious gatherings at Norfolk and Philadelphia next month. The A. M. E. workers of the Great Southwest recognized by the elevation of Dr. J. M. Conner to the Episcopal Bench. More Republicans in Congress of the The Greatest Razor Strop We refer with pride to our achievement of a tonsorial genius, knowledge. This Strop practically care which is exercised in the many most beneficial treatments is applied penetrates the air spaces between the same time killing every germ in septic process the closest grain possible without a doubt that closeness of good excellence and efficiency of this treatment of every strop during the success of the "Superior" Razor Strop has put "Superior" Razor we are offering us by one of the best razor makers paid to any part of the United States for $2.50, or $1.35 each. Do not Money Order, payable to The Hayne 335 Broadway, stamina of Representative P. P. Campbell, Martin B. Madden and C. F. Scott. A number of eloquent orators designated to second the nominations of their favorites at the Chicago convention. William Jennings Bryan nominated by the Denver convention, because defeating him at the polls would be a "cinch." More colored clerks appointed in the executive departments at Washington, and fewer bourbon Democrats promoted. A big printing and publishing plant operated by the Odd Fellows at Philadelphia, with an expert Negro printer at its head. The office of supervising architect created by the A. M. E. Church and Architect John A. Lankford elected to fill the position. The Star of Zion drop a hint to its news editor that "Mrs. Bishop" has long since been tabooed in up-to-date journalistic circles. Former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback given a federal berth befitting his large abilities, high character and eminent party services. The Ohio suffrage plank adopted by the various States, as a notice that the Republican party purposes "carrying the war into Africa." Colored men ponder carefully over Bryan's New York speech in which he upholds the disfranchisement of the Negroes of the South. The new postal law relating to delinquent subscribers strictly enforced on all who refuse to pay for their papers—no pay, no paper. Branches of the National Negro Business League and National Negro Medical Association in every community where the black man is found. Colored office-holders pay for the race papers that keep them before the people and make it possible for them to continue in lucrative positions. Euffrage agitators set an example for their followers by first qualifying themselves, especially in the States where no restrictions now exist. New life in the local Negro Business Leagues, and a rigid adherence to the topics for discussion recently laid down by Dr. Booker T. Washington. A stronger sense of appreciation manifested by the race over President Roosevelt's insistence upon equal accommodations for our people on Southern railroads. Former Governor P. B. S. Pinchback and Ex-Minister J. Milton Turner getting ready for the "stump" upon which they have done such effective work in the past. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society given an opportunity for inclusion in the energetic direction of Mrs. Mary E. Washington, of New Albany, Ind. Due recognition given Ralph W. Tyley, John C. Dancy and Robert H. Terrell as the real pioneers of the movement among the colored people in support of the nomination of Secretary Taft. The talented Henrietta Vinton Davis, backed by adequate capital and supported by a competent company, starring in a first-class drama, playing up the higher achievements of the Negro race. Ira T. Bryant elected secretary of the ABA, Sunday School Union on the first ballot as the chair of the church's demand for improved business methods in the Nashville publishing house. A liberal use of the whitewash brush at this time of the year—not on candidates in the General Conferences of political conventions, but on barns, sheds, fences, etc., of our property owners. A national silver offering for the benefit of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home taken in the colored churches of every of the Century *Over twenty sold in Greater New York. The "Superior" Brand is without doubt or question the most intelligent conception and the most enterprising endeavor ever put forth to master the highest problem in Razor Strops. This is the Strop that has thrilled the Barbers of two Continents. And is recognized by the leading Barbers in the world as a Master-piece in Perfection. WRITE FOR OUR BOOKLET on Facial Treatment. Sent on application. latest creation, the "Superior" Razor and is the result of twenty years of new marks a new era in American strop manufacture of this strop is the limited to this strop, which is our secret the molecules and contracts the per inhabitant of the animal skin. Aftersible is produced; increasing knowl grain produces the finest cutting edge. Strop is maintained by Mr. Hayne excessive stages of manufacture. The passed beyond the questionable stair connection with our "Superior" in Germany, and we guarantee it states one pair of our "Superior" Razor not send money in letter. Send Dept. F., section on the first Sunday in June, and forwarded to Dr. Booker T. Washington. Assistant District Attorney William H. Lewis send a good-sized check to the Boston Guardian for its valuable service in keeping his name before the public and developing him into a national character. Colored bureau chiefs take pride in assisting Southern Negroes to secure appointments and promotions in the federal office. In an office pathetic Congressmen or party leaders from the South to come to their rescue. The Kentucky Standard reminded of the need that Dr. Booker T. Washington has been instrumental in putting more money into the hands of worthy race institutions and in assisting worthy individuals to secure education, power and emolition than any other ten Negroes in America. Huso the booby prize in the Easter egg hunt. Refreshments were served in the dining room. The favors were tiny Easter eggs. The guests had a hour after a very enjoyable evening... Mrs. Wilson Jouailt is visiting out of the city... Mr. Ray is on the sick list... Mrs. Collins is entertained at dinner, city, in morning. Wendy The Women's Loyal League have named their home "The Richard Allen Home for Colored Girls." The president, Mrs. M. Gogou, will be visiting the standard will take place May 1. The objects of the home are (1) to protect the girl on coming to the city in search of employment, (2) to maintain the standard of domestic service and recognize it as a profession; (3) to bring our girls together, that they may realize their worth as true women; (4) to provide suitable accommodations for lady transients. SCRANTON, PA. Newton J. McGuire, the lawyer, announces his candidacy for Representative on the Republican ticket. He is an active Republican, has always helped his friends and family, and is a worker for better things in politics. He is a prominent member of the Marion Club, Commercial Club, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen Association, and Ex-state commander of the Sons Veterans several times a National officer, of that BENNETT order, and a member of the College Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. McGuire has never aspired to publish a book, but has been a law in Indianapolis for ten years, is well known in the county, and has been prominent in the politics of the Second ward, having been several times ward chair of the city's public committee. He is thirty-nine years old and well seasoned and well equipped for the position to which he aspires. The colloquial people he meets in this city, people he meets in theirs, espouse their cause for the right, than Mr. McGuire. Special to THE FREEMAN S. Messrs. Henson and Pennelton will open a restaurant on May 1, at the corner of Division and Goodrich streets...Mrs. J. J. Adams returned "Thursday from Bay City, where she attended the funeral of a well-known physician, who respected and well-known physician of the city was buried on Tuesday...Mrs. Myrtle Tolles left Easter Sunday morning for her home in Dayton. O. Mrs. Tolles leaves behind a host of friends, both white and colored people, who wish to remain a part of the family. The Mary Quinley contained at the home of Miss Marguerite Goings on Monday, April 20, in honor of Miss Logan, of Cincinnati, who is the grandmother of the house was decorated in green and white Miss Logan won first prize and Mr. Scott Razor Strop, which is a consummated of trial, experimenting and practical up manufacturing. The method and of human ingenuity. One of our most chemical mixture. This mixture ores of the leather to the utmost, atter having carried through our antideg and modern science have proven edge obtainable. The high standard's rigid system of personal inspec durability and practical utility of age into a demonstrated fact. The Razor Strop, is made especially for to be first class. We will send pre- Strops and one "Superior" Razor all money by Postal or Express Company, --- NEWTON J. M'GUIRE GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. NOTHING BETTER FOR EASY SHAVE New York City. Huso the booby prize in the Easter egg hunt. Refreshments were served in the dining room. The favors were were tiny Easter chickens. The guests departed at a late afternoon. Mrs. Joulatt is visiting out of the city...Mr. Ray is on the sick list... Mrs. Collins entertained at dinner, Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Wagner, the object of her marriage has had the home "The Richard Allen Home for Colored Girls." The president, Mrs. M. Goggins, has moved into the home, and the opening will take place May 1. The object of her marriage has had the girl on coming to the city in search of employment; (2) to raise the standard of domestic service and recognize it as a profession; (3) to bring our girls to school; (4) to provide suitable accommodations for lady transients. SCRANTON, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. RED MEN. Special to THE FREEMAN. H. C. Cousins now has the order of Red Men working in Louisville, Ky. Degree team: H. C. Cousins, M. Taylor, Joe Slaughter, William Ray, William Johnson, Solomon Dorsey, Jack Cunningham, R. H. Cousins, Ben Phillips, Thos. Bill, Dr. W. S. Payton, Morris Taylor, Dr. Oliver, Geo. Woolridge. Lawson M. Harvey, For Judge Superior Court, Room 4. For Judge of Marion Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Subject to Republican Primary. 1908. Joseph A. Minturn For State Senator, Subject to Republican Primary Election For Judge of the Circuit Court, Linn D. Hay, Subject to Republican Primary Election For Representative from Marion County Chas. L. Hutchinson, Subject to Republican Primary, May 15, 1908. Polls open 8 a. m, to 8 p. m. Wm. D. Headrick, Subject to the Decision of Republican Primary Election, May 15. The Oath of Office is my Platform. Harry O. Chamberlin, Republican Candidate For Prosecuting Attorney. For County Commissioner, 2d District, Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primary Election ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER. VOTE FOR Dr. G. A. Petersdorf, Candidate for Coroner at Primary Election Louis Bauer, Subject to the Republican Primary FOR REPRESENTATIVE J. H. C. Denman, Subject to the decision of the Republican Primary. Jesse W. Potter, Candidate for Representative Marion County. Subject to Republican Nominating Primaries. Ira M. Holmes For Prosecuting Attorney Republican Nominating Primaries. I want your vote to nominate me Republican candidate for prosecuting Attorney for Marion county. My platform in brief: Honest administration of office. Official duties well performed. Laws enforced without favoritism. Mercy to effect reform. Earnest endeavor to serve the people. Such is my pledge. I SOLICIT YOUR VOTE. Russell B. Harrison For Representative, Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primary. For Representative, Thomas A. Daily, Subject to Republican Primary. Vincent G. Clifford, Subject to decision of Republican Primary Election. For Representative from Marion County Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primary. Michael Jefferson FOR ASSESSOR. Republican Primaries. Willis N. Coval, Subject to the decision of the Republican Primary. James M. Ogden. Subject to Marion County Republican Primary. For Representative from Marion County, John F. Engelke, LAWYER. Subject to Republican Primary. Frank G. Olive, LAWYER 605 State Life Building. Subject to the Republican Primary. Alfred R. Hovey For Prosecuting Attorney At Marion County Republican Primary. For State Senate, John F. Subject to Democ tion, May VOTE J. F. Co For S At the Democratic VOTE Wm. A Candidate for She Subject to Democratic Pr VOTE Jacob W Candidate for She Subject to Democratic Pr John F. White Direct to Democratic Primary tion, May 15, 1908. VOTE FOR F. Concann For Sheriff Democratic Primary, May VOTE FOR m. A. He Candidate for Sheriff Marion Co Democratic Primaries, Friday, VOTE FOR eob Woessn Candidate for Sheriff Marion Co Democratic Primary, Friday, Subject to Democratic Primary Election, May 15, 1908. At the Democratic Primary, May 15th Candidate for Sheriff Marion County. Subject to Democratic Primaries, Friday, May 15th Candidate for Sheriff Marion County. Subject to Democratic Primary, Friday, May 15th For County Commissioner, Second District, D. B. Brook Subject to Decision of Democra Primary, Friday, May 15th A Substantial Well Wisher of the Colore B. Brook subject to Decision of Democra Primary, Friday, May 15th ntial Well Wisher of the Colore D. B. Brooks Subject to Decision of Democratic Primary, Friday, May 15th. A Substantial Well Wisher of the Colored People "My highest ambition is to be a good citizen and to help to promote good government. If this ambition makes me a good candidate I shall be glad to offer myself." Alfred F. Potts Republican Candidate for State Senator Subject to the Decision at Approaching Primary Election Wm. E. English For State Senator Subject to Republican Primary Election James T. Layman For State Senator Subject to Republican Primary Election John F. Wood For Assessor Center Township, Subject to Decision of the Republican Primary Republican Primary Dr. E. E. Hodgin Sollicits your vote FOR CORONER. VOTE FOR Peter T. Travers For Township Trustee At Republican Primaries. VOTE FOR Dr. B. A. Brown FOR TRUSTEE Of Center Township. MERLE N. A. WALKER FOR Probate Judge. For Prosecuting Attorney JOHN WEAVER Subject to Republican Primaries For Judge Superior Court, Room 5. Charles T. Hanna, Subject to Marion County Republic to Marion Primary, 1908. A. White, atic Primary Elec- 15, 1908. FOR ncannon, Sheriff Primary, May 15th. FOR A. Holt, Sheriff Marion County. maries, Friday, May 15th. FOR Voessner, Sheriff Marion County. primary, Friday, May 15th. Brooks, on of Democratic ay, May 15th. er of the Colored People SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. ter of the infighting and severely punished Summers about the stomach and kidneys. In the eighth he had all the steam taken him with a right to the jaw. The ninth he came but a few blonds when Summers set home the blows that did the business. Mathewson and Brown Touted as the Best Pitchers in the Business. "There is the greatest pitcher in the business," remarked Addie Joss, the premier hurler of the Cleveland, one day, on a training trip, as some one opened a paper containing a photo of Christy Mathhewson. "They can talk about their Donovans, their Waddells, their 'Cy' Youngs, and all the rest of them, but, boys, I want to tell that Mathewson has more real stuff than any other man that ever threw a ball. "He has the best fast ball, the best slow ball, and then there is his 'fade,' which is almost unhittable. I wish I had the ball, but I have something of a pitcher," he added modestly. "It is doubtful, however, if Addie could get any of the Chicago Cubs to agree with him; they all swear by Mordecail Brown, the third pitcher," he added to do." said Jimmy Sheckar当 when the Naps ran into the Cubs at Indianapolis, "is to tie the score and then shove Brown into the box. Once that ball tied up and Brown is pitching, and we knew that. All we have to do is to get one run, for we know that Brown will do the rest." The sports have their peculiar etymologies as well as the sciences or arts. Some of the technical words employed in describing football events are as difficult of comprehension to the layman as those of the sciences. Some of the terms are technical and have their recognized place in the language. Most of them are plain and case class of baseball they are for the most part apropos. The baseball vocabulary of technical and slang words is very large. The expressions are pithy and usually express the idea better than any amount of polite language could do. The players themselves originate many of the expressions. The fans contribute others. Here is a partial list: "Glass arm" means to give the batter a ball he likes. "Whip" or "wing" means the throwing arm. "Glass arm" means a lame arm. "Charley horse" means a bruised muscle. "Pegging" means throwing as done by the infielders. "Booting 'em" means kicking the ball instead of fielding it. "Angels," clouds in a blue sky which relieve the players' eyes. "Pea," "pellet," "marble," "pill" or "globule," are names for the ball. "Fungo," a fly ball which the player beat out without the assistance of a pitcher. "To arch it over," to make a clean, graceful throw that beats the runner. "Muff," to drop a throw or a fly. "Bean," means the head. "His umps," the umpire. "Give it a ride," means to hit the ball hard. London Report Says Fight with Burns is Still On. LONDON, May 1.—The excellent showing made by “Bosster Bill” Squires when he knocked out Jem Roche in four rounds at Dublin, yesterday, has brought forth a new era of American football, many of them are preparing to back the Australian in the coming match with Tommy Burns, the American champion. Squires showed a marked improvement over his opponent when he was in the United States, and many believe he will have a change with Burns, who knocked him out in one round in a battle in California last year. The Boscher bill was a slushing match from the start. A heavy swing to the jaw did the trick. SQUIRES WHIPS ROACHE IN AMATEURISH FIGHT Australian Knocks Irishman Out in Fourth Round. DUBLIN, Ireland. May 1.—Bill Squires, heavyweight pugilistic champion of Australia, yesterday found a man he could beat, but not discouraged by his defeats by champion Tommy Burns and two American second-raters, took on Jem Roche, Ireland's former champion, and put him on hard one from start to finish, both men standing considerable punishment. It was a crude affair, however, for men supposed to be in the championship squares. The fight hard one from start to finish, immense strength being the chief stock intrade of each. The men divided a purse of $1,375. Squires won from a $1,000 side bet on himself in addition. Squires whipped Roche all the way, and sent him to the floor for the count with a smashing left to the ribs, followed with a right to the jaw. Roche was out four minutes. After the fight it was announced that the match between Squires and Burns for that Burns will start for America in a few days. The sudden change in the champion's plans is not explained, but it is thought that this would planning to before taking on Jack Johnson. AN OPEN LETTER OF ADVICE AN OPEN LETTER OF ADVICE annihilated. 5. Enforced hardships in untimely removals. Sometimes men with heavy family obligations are unceremoniously "moved" and without any warning, in the interval of the year, without any just cause for such removal. Sometimes a new presiding elder, simply because he has been so "elevated," feels his importance and would show it by striking at the leading pastors in his district; he has his peculiar ideas as to pastoral success; the pastor does not agree, therefore he must be "moved." Sometimes a man is moved to "make room" for a "friend." This is done at times without any degree of sympathy or humanity. We have in mind a case: A well-known pastor, with a clean record for twenty-nine years, with a very large family, after being on his charge a year and a half, was, without warning, transferred to a distant point. At the time he did not have the price of a "chuck steak" in his pocket; his conference would not meet for a month. While at the conference the presiding elder caused a telegram to be sent to that charge that, "By order of the bishop, he would act as pastor" until that certain conference met and from which they would get a pastor. The retiring pastor was not granted the privilege of preaching a "good-bye" sermon, and were it not for the love and pity of that church for the retiring pastor, there would have been the sorest distress to that family. This inhumanity was "town talk." Such ABE ATTELL EASILY DEFENDS HIS TITLE Knocks Out Tommy Sullivan in the Fourth Round—Outclasses His Opponent. SAN FRANCISCO. May 1—Tommy Sullivan's sanctions to become feather- ent champion, canis disarm, when Abe buckled out the red-headed boy St. Louis. The fight ended in the fourth round. Sullivan was buckled down with a right- ward knee at the point of the chin, and al- ways be as quickly there was no left in him. He was sent down a round time, but he was toting around, he called a halt, and Referee Alvie Prior to the end of Atten. Referee Alvie all bets off, giving as his that many persons had placed the wavers on the event prior to the weight of weight terminated, the reach of the ball on the pounds more than the area originally called for. On the that the extra weight had not fueled on by those who backed At- tle the referee believed it only fair to Sullivan seemed to have very little skill in him at any stage of the contest. ACTIONS APPEARED UNNATURAL His actions appealed to around the knee and the second knockdown did not quite natural. A number of the assistants hooted him after the decision was announced. It can be said in all fairness, however, that he was crushing sustains in each round. The only assistant Atell gave him were particulously drumming on the body with the right hand every first round, and Sullivan was to fade away even thus he flexed cleverly enough at times, and on Atell's face with clean lefts and putting in snappy uppercuts in the knees. Atell was the stronger of the pair competitions. He chewed gum, as he does of his affairs of the ring, and he used his style of fighting. He covered up occasionally, and allowed Sullivan to attack him. Whenever he straightened up and fought back, he did far better work than Sullivan. This was the tird time the pair had been. The night he drew last September 15, while four years ago (October 15, 1994). Sullivan knocked out Atatat St. Louis in the fifth round. TICKS PICK JOHNSON TO WIN FROM TOMMY BURNS Bob Says Colored Boxer is Good Big Man-Veteran Looking CHICAGO. April 25—Former middle and heavyweight champion of America, Fitzsimons, arrived in Chicago from the East yesterday morning, and left before the "Fitz" will begin an eight weeks' gruelless engagement. The old veteran looked as chipped as ever and wished it understood there in the heart he has no intention, at present, of demonstrating his fistic ability against one in particular, but if the right man crossed his path and any club in the city would consider his services worth, he would not mind doing a bit demonstrating. PENN JOHNSON TO WIN. Jack Johnson's flicking skill, and said the big kick early would lick Tommy Burns if they ever hook up. "I did not take much hook in Johnson as a fighter," he said, until he beat me at Philadelphia. I was not sure, but I believed he was of the same opinion, as he asked to have the purse split, which, of course, I refused. I was not in good condition that might, having injured one of my knees, have him easy picking. Before we went at it a minute I saw I was up against a big, strong, clever fighter, and only was not surprised when he knocked him out. It was a good man, but Johnson is a good big man, therefore should beat him." Bob called on several of his old-time before proceeding on his journey HIRTWAIST BALL THE LATEST SCHEME TO FOOL BATTERS. CLEVELAND. May 6. —You've heard about the knuckle ball, the rise ball, the spitter, the wave and the endless others, but the verge is the list. The latest discovery is the shirtball. More properly it should be called the "shirt" ball, for the garment merely termed "shirtwalt" does not have the wave, but it gives it a fancy title. It is now and exclusively on the South Side grounds in Chicago, but Cleveland pitchers on working it when the new bleachers are up. The shirt ball is really only a fast one, under high, in Chicago. It is used only on hot days, for it is then that all the pitchers in center field take their coats. On a straight white line parallel with the door of the pitcher and the batsman's nose. When the ball shoots toward him you cannot see it because of the white hair. The ball is generally recognized around the circuit," says Bemis. "All the Chicago players use it and it helps them win with it." With a new ball it is almost impossible. SUMMERS STOPS SULLIVAN ention is Too Strong and Fast for the American Boxer. BALMORE. May 1—Johnny Sum- mers of England last night knocked out of Washington in the ninth round, before he was knocked out by the Englishman put up a good, game fight, and the Englishman use all he knew to win. Summers who too want and strong, was succumbed in the ninth, after re- every heavy right and to the jaw a break. Summers was succum- bed for good. Summers had all the bet- s three rounds, and third rounds, and the back hook. Summers had to mix matters. He had all the bet- Goodmoore's Herb Teas, Large profits and a fast seller. Every package sold is sure to sell others. GUT THIS OUT, I MAIL TO US WITH $2 IN STAMPS HONORS ARE SHARED BASEBALL JARGON. SQUIRES GAINS FRIENDS. Concluded from Third Page THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER things may be to some "episcopal supervision" with an exactness, but we are immensely skeptical of it being "godly judgment," or any judgment at all. It was downright injustice! The presiding elder declared that "a man's family was no consideration in making changes." We are glad, however, to note the fact that that presiding elder, as a minister, was not of the A. M. E. Church generation, and his class are few and far between. 6. Coercion in electing General Conference delegates. Think of a Presiding Elders' Council with its president dictating such a matter! What right has a presiding officer, his council of elders, to presume and assume such an iniquitous thing, directly or indirectly? Is it not arrogance for them to say and dictate to the ministers in their several districts to vote for such and such men? A conscientious presiding elder said to his men: "I am ordered to tell you to vote for Revs. Blank, Blank and Blank. Now I have told you, and I don't want you to tell me what you are going to do!" Was not such instruction a gross abuse of power, of a trusted, honored stewardship of the lives and living of ministers and their dependent families to thus threaten and intimidate them? At present the church is stirred upon the legality of a brother marrying. The conferences would not hesitate to discipline any poor, half-fed itinerant for appropriating to his necessity and emergency a few dollars of dollar money. But what about such high-handed transgression of a sacred trust! Is not such a thing a greater crime of unfaithfulness? Is this Episcopal supervision? It denies the right of representation; it makes the interests of the men of the conferences give way—forced to promote private interest. Wherever such prevails it may well be said, "And judgment is turned away backward and justice standdeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street and equity cannot enter." Is the presumptuous individuality of any man such a necessity that he must be esteemed greater than his church? We do not believe it! 7. The General Conference has tried to legislate so as to protect the conferences in the management and disposition of its money. But such legislation is set at naught and evaded; it is made a dead letter. It is shrewdly done in this way: Prior to the conference meeting, either in the presiding elders' council or otherwise, all committees are arranged and put in print; they are read to the conference and promptly authorized. To oppose the list would be construed as "against the administration." Those, prior to such committee making up, who were reckless and daring enough to vent an antagonistic opinion, question the legitimacy of such procedure and the disbursing the money, insisting upon the disciplinary provisions being generously left out of the "make up" of all such financial committees—perhaps honored by being placed as chairman on the Committee on Resolutions so as to boom things. The financial report is reserved to the last hours of conference; the ministers have, many of them, been "hearing things," and are in doubt and nervous expectancy. They have many and varied emotions, and visions of success, suffering, labor and many other things which preachers alone can know and understand regarding hands of one man—if not capricious will—which they have been impressed their appointments, which are in the they must yield to. If a motion is made it is left to him whether it is put or not, and so the "appropriations," as they are called, are "appropriated" and afterward become a subject of multitudinous debate and adverse comment during the year. You exclaim: "The men ought to be men and stand up for their rights on the conference floor, or else hold their peace afterwards!" Granted. So we conclude: They are not men because they do not stand for their rights on conference floor and do not hold their peace afterwards. This is peculiar logic, we know, but the matter under conditions is also peculiar—not good. In closing we would say a word about the omitting the reading of the reports of the presiding elders which are printed in the minutes as part of "the business" of the conference. A pastor's reputation can be thus assailed in the report, printed and sent out to the world, and he has no means of defending himself against any imputations, however unjust they may be. It may be a gross misrepresentation and do him injury. We cite one instance: A pastor went on a work, found it difficult to rent; after several weeks was enabled to get a house by paying $50 per month, which he did for about six months. The church authorized the purchase of a parsonage. A splendid house in a very reputable neighborhood was secured by going into the building and loan; the pastor kept up his payments and was, at the time of going to conference, about two or three months ahead and had deposited with that same company some $285 for future payments. The report of the presiding elder, who was an aspirant for that charge, insidiously represented the pastor as failing in the matter of payments, and wound up by attacking and reflecting, indirectly, upon his efficiency. The statistics of the minutes shows that the pastor made an excellent report along all lines. We do not understand that any such private matter—for such it is—without some sign of reception or approval, is any part of the minutes and should not be signed by the employed secretary as such or the president of the conference. We have served many years in our grand old church, and we may, after a length of time, be "peculiar" or cranky, but we are reporting right along for active service, and will do so until we are forced to retire, for we will not voluntarily do so. He who notes the sparrow fall and hears the ravens when they cry cannot be very indifferent to the cry and cause of the least of His servants, unworthy and unprofitable though they be. He is the only judge of such things and to Him we stand or fall. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. G. S. Adams was in the city last Friday and Saturday on business...Hon. J. S. Adams, Deputy Grand Chancellor of J. S. Adams, Deputy Grand Chancellor of J. S. Adams, Oral Green for $300 a few days ago for the death of his husband, who was killed a few weeks ago in the Pinopolis Saw Mill Company's log train wreck...Mr. B. J. Blackshear, who has been very ill for several months, does Adams sold his entire grocery business to Mr. J. W. Lee a few weeks ago. Mr. Adams is a successful business man, having been in the mercantile business in this city for many years. He sold new business on East West Broad road, Kingwood, Ga., in four days after selling out his old business to Mr. Lee...Mr. Eph Black, who had been ill so long,DEPARTed this life last Monday morning. He leaves a host of friends to mourn his death. Add to your earnings. Our agents make big profits. MME. L. C. PARRISH HAIR CULTURIST 95 Camden Street, Boston A. E. H. The largest manufacturer of Hair preparations in Boston. Dealer in Pure Human Hair Goods. For growing hair on bald heads and bare temples, use Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food. Per iar / 50c. 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The only question is, which company? We are satisfying you on every point and have some interesting facts and figures to offer. You'll find the "Indianapolis" a reasonable and reliable firm. Loans on furniture, pianos, horses, carriages, wagons, etc., is our line. Any sum, any time, most any size payments to suit your pocket book. Intending borrowers should see us before closing a deal; all others should bear us in mind—they may need money later. A good enough reference for most people is the fact that we've been established nineteen years. Indianapolis Mortgage and Loan Co., 210 Unity Building. 147 E. Market St. Old. Main. 841-TELEPHONES-New. 1419. Picture Frames Picture Frames All Mouldings that sell from 7 to 18 per foot, today at just 1%, 3% to c per cut 223 Ind. Ave. R. E. WELL'S PICTURE PLACE. Shiel Blk. This is merely to remind you that we are headquarters for house-cleaning requisites, such as Sponges, Paints, Varnishes, Furniture Polishes, Borax, Moth Balls, Roach and Bug Eradicators, Ammonia, etc. The Best Price at the Lowest Prices New, 4135. TELEPHONES, Old, Main, 4342. We also carry a complete line of Fishing Tackle and Base Ball Goods. A. H. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT Geo. White, Prop. Geo. Brown, Mgr. 537 W. Green St. Home Phone 6920. LOUISVILLE, KY. R. Baron, Bicycles & H BICYCLE REPAIRING Bargain Store. 25 Kinds of Bicycle Avenue. - - - - New western Base Ball RAN BUTLER, Manager and Owner. Ball Team in the United States will meet all "comers." W colored or white teams solicited. If you are not "right." o STREET, RAN BUTLER, on, Bicycles & Hardware BICYCLE REPAIRING store. 25 Kinds of Bicycle Tires. New Phone 5407. Robt. R. Baron, B BICYCLE The Bargain Store. 2 335 Indiana Avenue. 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Four examples of a dozen bargain values: Unbleached sheets in 81x90-inch size, seamed, of a firm quality of muslin, are reduced from 65c to 55c Bleached sheets of round thread muslin, with linen finish, very serviceable, 66x90-inch size, regularly 59c, to-day. 52¢c Regular hotel sheets in 81x20-inch size, of round thread muslin with linen finish, 69c values, to-day at. 59c "Ironclad" sheets of heavy round thread muslin, 81x90-inch size, excellent $1.00 value, special for to-day. 83c Basement, west side. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY Regular services at St. Philips Episcopal church tomorrow at 4 p. m. Vesper services will be held by the Y. C. W. P. A. at True Reformer's Hall tomorrow at 4 o'clock. The G. N. T. S Club will met Sunday afternoon with Miss Herbert Webber in West Seventeenth street. Presiding Elder Skelton is attending the M. E. General Conference at Baltimore, Bishop J. M. Waldon, presiding. Dave Stewart, the prominent barber and real estate dealer, of Louisville spent a day in the city, last week, the guest of friends. Miss Isabel Boldin, of Madison, Ind., who has been the guest of Dr, and Mrs. W. E. Brown for the past ten days will return home tomorrow. Quarterly meeting services will be held at St. Paul A. M. E. church tomorrow. Rev. C. W. McColl will deliver the sermon at 7:30. Rev. L. M. Hagood left Thursday for Baltimore to attend the General M. E. Conference. Rev. Hagood will spend some time at Philadelphia and Washington and will preach at St. Mark's church at New York. May. 31. The members and friends of Jones Tabernacle tendered Rev. J. W. Wood, a reception last Monday evening. Rev. J. S. Bailey was master of ceremonies. Among the presents given Rev, Wood were a suit of clothes, an overcoat, a silk and a Stetson hat and a large bouquet. Rev. Wood left Tuesday for Philadelphia to attend the A. M. E. Z. General Conference, from which body he receives his appointment. He has been pastor of Jones Tabernacle for four years, and has the best wishes of the community for his return. Menelik Club Meeting. The Menelik Club met Wednesday evening at 440 Indiana avenue. The occasion was the installation of officers. Addresses were made and an elegant banquet was served. The organization is a permanent one and is devoted to the mutual interest of the members, having sick and death endowments. Mike Wells is president. The next meeting will be held Friday night. THE PARKER HOUSE TO CLOSE For personal reasons the present management of this famous hostelry has decided to go out of business on June 1. The chance of a life time for some one who wishes to go into business on small capital. Must be sold by June 1, or else a big auction. J. W. Holiman, proprietor. Business Locals Woodbine Perfume, Oh! how fragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. 'Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by 'phone will be selected as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges, Gauld's Pharmacy, New 1178; Old, Main 4032. If you want the best photos, go to Bennett's, 36 E. Washington street. If you want the best photos go to Bennett's, 36 E. Washington. Death of Mrs. Ida May Jordan. Mrs. Ida May Jordan, the wife of Elijah Jordan, died Wednesday morning, after an illness of a few weeks at SUITS High grade goods at pop. SKIRTS WAISTS ular price. No charge JACKETS MILLINERY for alterations. PETTICOATS S. L. KISER & CO., Washington and Delaware Sts. the home of her father, Pete Groves in Norwood street. Mrs. Jordan was formerly Miss Ida Groves, book-keeper for John Puryear, and was a teacher and good worker in the Sunday school of Bethel A. M. E. church of which she was a member. She was married one year ago, the day before her death. Mrs. Jordan was a niece of J. G. Groves, the potato king of Kansas. Besides her husband and father she leaves a sister, grandmother and many other relatives. She was quite a favorite among her associates, having a number of good qualities that made her many friends. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 1 o'clock at Bethel A. M. E. church. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The final game in the basketball tournament will be played on next Monday evening, in the gymnasium of the association, and it is expected to draw a large crowd. The players of the Elves are tied for first place and the Blacks and Whites are tied for last place. Extra enthusiasm is being put into the Bible study department since the new chairman of that department, Rev. C. W. McKinney, is conducting in the rooms every Sunday morning, at 8:30, taking up the cause of the office of the Holy Spirit. On Tuesday evening the Sunday school lesson is taught. The class is open to women well as men, and it meets downstairs at the building. All are invited to participate. A POPULAR CANDIDATE FOR COMMISSIONER—SECOND D. B. Brooks, candidate for Commissioner, Second District, is one of the most popular men in the race for a place on the regular Democratic ticket. His candidacy has the hearty endorsement of the business and think- [Name] ing classes of both parties. Mr. Brooks' long career as a promoter of various successful business enterprises qualifies him for the duties of Commissioner. He enjoys the confidence and best wishes of a large number of colored friends—due to his friendliness and kind disposition. Church Leader Hits Lynching. Norfolk, Va., May, 5.--The feature of today's session of the general conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church was the quadrennial address delivered by Bishop William Benjamin Derrick of Flushing, N. Y. "Mob violence, lynching, and crime of every grade," declared Bishop Derrick, "are pulling our country down and it is now time to call a halt. Good white men and black men in all parts of the country must get together and start a crusade against crime, ignorance, and intemperance, as it seems these things have united to break down peace and harmony. "Sunday excursions," he said, "are operating against the moral happiness of our young people." Bishop Gaines of Georgia, referring to lynching said: "If we would sustain the name of our country, law and order* must prevail and criminals however guilty must be punished by law and not by lawlessness." DAYTON, OHIO. SHOW TO THE FREEMAN. The hotel at the city gave a banquet at the Elkhorn Club last week. The affair was a great success, and was under the management of Robert Overton, headwaiter at the Atlas Hotel. The banquet was well attended by the waiters of the hotel, including the Beekel, Atlas, Phillips and Algonquin. FREEMAN is on sale at Jake McKearland's barber shop, 16 Market street....Rev. J. G. Robinson, the pastor of the Eaker Street A, M. E. Church, is at Norfolk, Va., attends General Conference. He is a candidate. THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. CLASSIFIED COLUMN The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Bload. druggest.Indianapolis, Ind. MISCELLANEOUS Call at 609 1-2 North West street and see Dr Langston's Dental and Manicuring Parlors. Bennett Bros.: Transfer, Coal, Kindling, Flour, and Feed. 417 Indiana Avenue, New Phone 2977. Visiting cards, latest styles, 50 for 20 cents. Samples free. Agents wanted. Chowning Card Co. Indianapolis, Ind. Dr. Langston, the dentist at 609 1-2 North West street makes a specialty of good plates, crowns, bridges, repairs and regulating children's teeth. FOR RENT - 2127 N. Arsenal ave., 3 rooms. $8.50. 2129 N. Arsenal ave., 3 rooms. $8.50. 830 W. Eleventh st., 4 rooms. $9; 937 Wayne st., 4 rooms. The Anderson. 4 rooms. $4; 212 Giensdorf, 5 rooms. $10 50; 538 W. 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ILLINOIS. ST. Corr. Penn. and Ft. Wayne Ave. Indianapolis First Class Dyeing Cleaning, Repairing of Ladies and Genes' Clothing. All work guaranteed. Satisfy made in USA. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. JACKSON. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. The State Republican convention met here on Wednesday, April 29, to elect delegates at large to the National convention, which will be held on the month of July...Jackson and Campbell Colleges are both making great preparations for their commencement exercise, which will have three colored drug stores in our city, three colored physicians, who measure up to their profession and have a large practice, and three dentists undertaking establishments, doing a thriving business...Henry Zevley, living near Campbell College, has been suffering with arthritis. ...John Thomas ranks among the very best carpenters in our city....The Rev. Dukes, the pastor of the Lynch Street installation....The Hon. C. G. Williams, Hattiesburg, Miss, and president of the S. and D. of G. of Mississippi, was in the installation with the sr. prof. J. H. Thompson is present of the subordinate lodge here, with a membership of sixty or more. He was called to Utica, Miss., on business of interest in the installation numbers seventy-five lodges in this State, and exists in the States of Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Tennessee, with 400 members. Rev. Marshall is deputy commissioner of the State of Mississippi....Mrs. J. H. Thompson, in company with her two daughters, Miss Bertha and little Dudley, will leave soon for Vicksburg, near our points, visiting friends and relatives. HE GOT IT. Hotel Guest (in the West)—So you recently came from Farther West? Waiter—Yes, sah; Far West. Got disgusted wif de morals ob dat section, sah. De Waitahs' Danite Union used to lynch guests wot guv less nor one dollah, sah, and I couldn't stand that. No, sah, I don't considah a man ought to be hurt unless he gives less nor fifty cents, sah.—New York Weekly. R. E. Richardson cf St. Matthews, S. C., is representing The Freeman in that State. LINCOLN HAIR POMADE MAKES HENKY HAIR SOFT ROUND HAIR KEEPS HEN FROM BROWN OFF LINCOLN HAIR POMADE WHICH WAY WOULD YOU BATTER HAVE YOUR HAIR-SOFT AND LONG SO THAT YOU CAN NOT IT UP IN THE LASTEST STYLE OF SHORT AND HENKY A WOMAN'S JUST PRIDE IS HER HAIR. To straighten out that kinky, curly hair, putting it in the most perfect condition to be combed into any shape, just try a bottle of LINCOLN HAIR POMADE. There is no other preparation on earth to equal LINCOLN HAIR POMADE in producing soft, beautiful hair. Lincoln Hair Pomade is a natural hair cleanser—a natural promoter of growth and naturally reduces the hair to a straight and combable condition; but also supplies the hair with a silky sheen and gloss. No matter how rough or heavy your hair is now, no matter how hard or curly it may be, the use of Lincoln Hair Pomade will give you hair that can well be the envy of others. Lincoln Hair Pomade is the only highly recommended preparation for this purpose on the market. It is Lincoln Hair Pomade you want, so refuse weak and inferior substitutes. Do not take anything that is claimed to be good, but insist on getting the genuine. THE LINCOLN POMADE COMPANY, NORFOLK, VA, U. S. A. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for particulars. If your dealer does not keep it, send 20 cents in silver or stamps IN MADE CO. Department D. Norfolk, VA. We will send you a bottle. You return mail. HELLO DID YOU KNOW IT? Cohen & Gillmer, Artistic Tailors, HAVE OPENED FIRST CLASS PARLORS, Catering to Colored Dressers in Smart Clothes. We are showing the latest designs and fabrics. Your trade is solicited on the merit of our work and goods. A visit to our parlors is all we ask. If we do not sell you, the fault is ours. A chance is all we ask. 205 Indiana Ave. Heitkam's Buffet. Heitkam's Burret, 602 N. Senate Ave. Foreign and Domestic Cigars, Wines and Liquors. Courteous treatment to all. YOUR 1RADE SOLICITED. Fifteen Ball Pool. Hindel's Buffets, 256-551 Indiana Ave. Choice Foreign and Domestic Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Hindel Brothers. DO YOU KNOW that you can save from 75 to 100 per cent. WILLAM H A B M dealer of all kinds of dealer in new and second hand goods. It costs you nothing to inspect my stock. Always some- thing to inspect the very goods you need. Special bargains to young marriages. Tires put on Go-carts. 341 Indiana Ave. EUREKA DRUG STORE. Everything at Cut Prices. Pure Drugs of all descriptions, Toilet Articles, Sundries, Cigars, etc. Prescriptions a Specialty. C. W. Shaffer, Chas. Chavis, PROPRIETORS. 638 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. I want a lady correspondent, young or old. I am a man of good standing, good education: 5 feet 10 inches in height; 170 pounds; red complexion, straight black hair; five description in first letter. Not looking for wealth. Address A. C. Scott, Box 22, Burnett, Ind. HAZEL, Fashionable Tailor. Taste is the dominating element in the selection as well as the make-up of a Suit of Clothes. To combine those properly is A High Art, one part is yours. one part is mine. Come let us join hands. Prices right. 333 INDIA. A AVENUE NEW PHONE 4681, --- Have You a Gas Range? THE PERFECT Ivanapolis Gas Co. Bth Pennsylvania Sreet. Your Next Suit at GOODMAN'S S. W. Cor. Alabama and Washington. EASY PAYMENTS OF 100 PER WEEK. terns Arriving Daily. Operative Laundry Spectfully Asks Your Patronage. Quality of Quality—On the Viaduct. —it is done right. Both Phones 1269. rr., - - - 232-238 Virginia Avenue. The Indiana 45 South Penn Buy Your N GOOD 261 E. Washington St. S. V ON EASY PA $1.00 PER New Patterns A Union Co-Oper Respectfully Ask The Laundry of Quail If we do it—it is done right JOHN F. WHITE, Mgr., - 45 South Pennsylvania Street. Buy Your Next Suit at GOODMAN'S 261 E. Washington St. S. W. Cor. Alabama and Washington. ON EASY PAYMENTS OF $1.00 PER WEEK. New Patterns Arriving Daily. Union Co-Operative Laundry Respectfully Asks Your Patronage. The Laundry of Quality—On the Viaduct. If we do it—it is done right. Both Phones 1269. JOHN F. WHITE, Mgr., - - 232-238 Virginia Avenue. $10,000.00 SPOT CASH Of Clothing, Shoes, Dry G Our buyer has just returned from a buying some of the best values (FOR SPOT CASH spring goods at almost one-half their actu The security of money compelled the manu cash, although it meant a severe loss, to will realize this to be so when you compa Friday, May 8th. and will continue until Sa THE GRANGER STORE, The Dayton Giant CASH PURCHASE Sales, Dry Goods, Cloaks and Millinery from a buying trip in the Eastern markets, and has secured a SPOT CASH to be found. And we offer you this new shalf their actual value or less than manufacture, set selled the manufacturers to accept our low offers for ready were loss to them, it means a great saving to you, and you en you compare quality and prices. Sale commenced on continue until Saturday night, the 16th. STORE, 336 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana. Giants Base Ball Club managers Send for Open Dates, Season 1908-1909. SPOT CASH PURCHASE Of Clothing, Shoes, Dry Goods, Cloaks and Millinery Our buyer has just returned from a buying trip in the Eastern markets, and has secured one of the latest FOR NOP TAX LABELs to be found. And we offer you this new spring goods at almost one-half their actual value and a bundle of unique curtains. The scarcity of money compelled the manufacturers to accept our low offers for ready cash, although it meant a severe loss to them, it means a great saving to you, and you will realize this to be so when you compare quality and price. Sale commenced on Friday, May 3th, and will continue until Saturday night, the 16th. THE GRANGER STORE, 336 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, Indiana. The Dayton Giants Base Ball Club WILLIAM BUSHONG,President JOSEPH LYONS, Treasurer SCOTT THOMPSON, Manager ALBERT W. HURBARD, Sg. 8 25 E. Sixth or 228 E. Jacob W. OLD RELIAB Your Patronage Old Phone, Prospect, 376 New Phone, 9106 902 to 906 VIII C., H. & D. R. R., S. ROUND TRIP. CONNERSVILLE ..... 75¢ RUSHVILLE ..... 50¢ Rushville and Connerville tickets good going 228 Eaton Ave., Dayton, O. Woessner, RELIABLE MARKET. atronage is Solicited. 902 to 906 VIRGINIA AVE., Indianapolis, Ind. R. R., Sunday, May 10th. ROUND TRIP. DECATUR. $1.50 HUME. $1.25 gets good going BLOOMINGDALE $1.00 25 E. Sixth or 228 Eaton Ave., Dayton, 0. Old Phone, Prospect, 376 902 to 906 VIRGINIA AVE., Indianapolis, Ind. New Phone, 9106 Big Four Excursion, SUNDAY, MAY 10th, $1.75 Cincinnati and Return $1.75 Special Train Leaves 7:00 a.m. TRADE MARK REG US PAT OFF GROE MEITR COMPANY HONEST BARGAINS HONESTLY ADVERTISED A. B. Style Variety Attractiveness and Price Have Made Walk-Over Shoes Famous. HUTCHINSON'S WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP 28 North Pennsylvania Street Perfect GAS RANGE does all your cooking for less money than it costs to cook on the hot coal stove. It does better cooking. It keeps the kitchen cool. It is clean. It saves so much time. $2.00 will place a PERFECT in your kitchen. Balance at $2.00 a month. THE Granger Store FOR BARGAINS