The Freeman

AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE COLUMNS OF THE FREEMAN IS READ BY MORE THAN 100,000 PROGRESSIVE AFRO-AMERICANS EACH WEEK. CAN WE INTEREST YOU? VOLUME XXII NUMBER 15 NEGRO DELEGATION VISITS PRESIDENT TAFT Headed by Hon. Charles Banks of Mississippi—Walter C. Cohen to be Reappointed Register of Land Office at New Orleans. Special by Thompson's National News Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 7.—The most significant event of the week in political circles was the visit paid to President Taft on Thursday by a delegation made up of twelve of Mississippi's most substantial business and professional colored men, headed by Mr. Charles Banks, cashier of prominently identified for many years with the political and commercial affairs of the State. In company with Mr. Banks were the following well-known gentlemen: Isaiah T. Montgomery, founder of the town of Mound Bayou, extensive cotton planter, and president of the Mound Bayou Oil the Mound Bayou Savings Bank, and Mill Company, capitalized at $100,000; A. A. Cosey, secretary of the same enterprise; J. H. Oliver, principal of the public school at Clarksdale; W. E. Mollison, attorney-at-law and president of the Lincoln Savings Bank at Vicksburg; J. W. Strauther, president of the Delta Savings Bank, General of the United States, editor of the Letta Lighthouse, of Greenville; P. W. Howard, attorney-at-law, of Jackson; W. W. Cox, of Indianapolis, and Westley Crayton, of Vicksburg, both engaged in business; W. A. Attaway, attorney-at-law, of Greenville, and T. J. Wilson, of Meridian, treasurer of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Mississippi, an organization embracing 14,000 members and disbursing annually over $200,000 in benefits and expenses. These men, backed by credentials from their fellow-citizens, came to Washington, traveling in a special Pullman, paid for out of their own pockets—the trip represe-gating out of the country—than the $1,500-a-100 to take up with the President's person—a number of issues regarded by them as of vital importance to the Negro people of Mississippi and the South. The歌曲 was produced by Thomas Bankers who exceedingly well imported, and were whole case in a few words. According to Mr. Banks's declaration, the colored people had full confidence in the friendship of the other people who were released with their tenor of his inaugural address when the disavowed� was disavowed by the possession of the slightest feeling of race prejudice and expressed a determination to administer his office in the public home. The band was wished to live in the unships of their white neighbors in Mississippi, and to co-operate with them in all matters looking to the general uplift of the State. It was their general support to hold up in hands of the President, and to sustain his expressive policies in every way that lay in their power. Further, however, they were anxiously to carry home an assurance that the color of the band would be given to a just share in the administration of federal affairs, and would not be debarred from the privileges that had been heretofore accorded them when the Republican party was at Washington. The band was supported by Mr. Banks's application at the office of the Taft administration—as had been the case from the beginning; they wanted to have the respect and good will of the people of the country—and, at the same time, they wanted to design for the loyal Negroes, who had sturdy borne the Republican banner in season and in the future. The band was so seriousness of right-doing. It was also designed to make the use of the party as an applicant for an office within the gift of the administration; that is, the any, could afford to neglect their lucrative business operations to accept any position that is the right to be held. They came to serve no selfish and; they came to ask the assistance of the Presidemt; being about the success of the three-fold mission outlined in the succinct memorandum presented by Chairman Banks. It is the present understanding that the commission appointed to investigate condition in Liberia will sell Saturday from Hampton Roads or New York in a government war vessel, proceeding directly to Monrovia. The party will include Commissioners Emmett J. Scott, W. Morgan Schuster and a third commissioner whose identity your correspondent is not permitted to disclose until the announcement is officially promulgated by the State Department. Besides these, there will be a secretary, who will also act as disbursing officer, two detailed naval officers, a physician, and the regular ship's crew. As a result, the commission will be the African reviewer the party will live on the gunboat, proceeding to the mainland for duty each day and returning to the vessel at night. Mr. Scott is still in charge of the office here, assisted by a stenographer. His friends are hopeful that he may be chosen as chairman of the commission, because of his exceptional fitness to conduct the investigation along lines that will bring out the points most likely to be of practical benefit to the Negro people. His experience in the industrial work at Tuskegee and in close contact with the masses in the South's Black Belt will stand him in excellent stead while going on the service of his uplifting mission upon the denizens of the African Republic. Mr. Scott's host of Washington friends are planning to dine him on an elaborate scale before he takes his leave of these shores. News Notes of the Nation's Capital. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell is on a successful lecture tour of Florida. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones grows in strength as a favorite for judge of the District Police Court. At the proper time his friends will bring his merits to the attention of the President. Dr. A. M. Curtis is preparing for his annual visit to the South. His itinerary will include a visit to the Alabama State Medical Association, which meets shortly at Selma, and a stop will be made at Tuskegee Institute. Dr. John R. Francis has been appointed as a member of the Board of Children's Guardians, succeeding Mr. John F. Cook. Dr. Francis was formerly surgeon-in-chief of the deedman's hospital, and co-director of the diplomatic trainee workers in the country. He will add strength to the body. Word comes that Mr. William H. Buckner, of Columbus, Ohio, an "original Taftman", is being groomed for an important position under the national administration. Mr. Buckner has been secretary of the Navy Department for seventy years, and is said to be endorsed by Hon. Arthur I. Vorsy and State Chairman Henry A. Williams. Mr. Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department, goes to his home in Columbus, Ohio, next week. On the evening of the 13th he will attend the golden anniversary, and on the next night he will be the guest of honor at a banquet of state proportions tendered by his many Buckee friends, who are proud of the great success he is achieving at the Nation's capital. The Negro Business League Herald, with W. Sidney Fittman, and L. Pendgetton will make its appearance as a monthly magazine this week. It will exploit the colored business idea in this community, and arouse interest in the local Business Society. It is strongly endorsed by Dr. Booker T. Washington. The speeches of Hon. William Howard Taft, delivered before and after his nomination and election as President of the United States compiled by the University Press in heat pamphlet form, and are being circulated throughout the country. The demand for them is unexpected heavy. Five thousand have been printed, and a new edition may be needed is especially praiseworthy, was done in the office of the A. M. E. Sunday-school Union at Nashville, Tenn., under the personal supervision of Mr. Ira T. Bryant. Write to Mr. Tyler for a copy. Mirr. M. Randolph, of Mississippi, who resigned a clerkship in the government service as spring to retire, has written a literary essay for the Foraker National League, has been reinstated and assigned to a $200 berth in the office of the Auditor for the Navy Department. Mr. Randolph wrote a letter of Howard University, and is a I Am the Resurrection and the Life. It is asserted upon good authority that the "Black Cabinet" is a fixture. No changes are contemplated in the near future. *R. W. THOMPSON. BOONVILLE. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Mary Mahone and Mrs. Nora Bowman, of Evansville, spent Sunday in this city. Mr. R. R. R. R. R. has arrived home from Indianapolis... Prof. C. H. Morpin spent the spring vacation in Evansville.... Fred Simmons was in Evansville Sunday.... W. W. Loving and family hastened to Newburg last Saturday to be by the bedside of his sick father.... Miss Agnes Morpin was absent from school Monday on account of sickness.... Susie Griffith is on the sick list.... Ben Simmons is convalescent.... Prof. Daniel Cunningham is improving his home, corner East Walnut and Seventh streets.... The revival at the Baptist Church has done much good. The pastor, Rev. J. C. Graves, is aided by Rev. R. Boyd, of Hopkinsville.... The ladies aid of the Baptist Church met on the afternoon of the 1st. Amon, hosting of church leaders, luchen was served. Mrs. Mattie Green, assisted by Mrs. Eva Green, was hostess.... The M. E. ladies meet at their church every Thursday afternoon.... Rev. H. M. Carroll, former pastor of the M. E. Church, was appointed pastor to the Scott Street Church, Chicago. The work he did here is worthy of the highest praise.... Rev. I. F. White was directed to take charge of the M. E. Church of this city Rockport and Newburg.... Resurrection services at both churches Sunday. Eggs will be given away at the Sunday-schools.... Your home is not complete without a FREEMAN. "Get one at Griffith's barber LOGANSPORT. IND. Special to HIREC Special to Chelsea Parker, who has been very ill. Chelsea Parker, who has been somewhat improved...Mr. Gurley Brewer, of Indianapolis, was very ill. Mr. Gurley Brewer, of Indianapolis, was very ill. Mr. G. C King is able to be out, after a week's illness...Little Dorothea Johnston continues to improve, and will soon be able to play. Mrs. Jones, of humbus, O., to stay a few days...The W. M. M. Society met with Mrs. J. Jones, in Washington, Ct. to meet with the assistant meeting. Mrs. Jones, and Miss Janet, also PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 86C; ONE YEAR $1.50. served light refreshments to the guests. . .Mrs. Emma Hall and son left Tuesday evening for their home in Crawfordshire, where she met her cousin Cora "Manuel, of South Bend, Mr. Hiram Harrison, of Laporte, Ind, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harrison and Miss Marle Underwood, of Chicago, were here last week to a ceremony in honor of Lucy Harrison, Mrs. John Parker and daughter Ida left Tuesday morning for Buchanan, Mich. on business. . .Mrs. Ora Bradley and Miss Mayme Foust, of Kokomo, were guests of Mrs. Albert Ackers. . .Rev. J. S. Robinson, of Indianapolis, gave a very pleasing temperance talk to quite a large audience of our race at courthouse, Mrs. John Harrison, of Penna, came over from Kokomo, last Thursday, to attend Mrs. L. Harrison's funeral. Club No. 2 will give an egg-breaking and following Easter, in the lecture room of the church. Everybody gladly welcome. QUINCY. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Speckler, I. C. C. Cruggs and wife, of Chicago, IL, are in the city on business.....Mrs. S. B. Golden entertained Capt. R. A. Byrd, of Springfield, II., Prof. A. E. Malone and S. H. Shunaker Sunday at lunch.....Mrs. S. H. Shunaker Sunday at lunch.....Mrs. Wattas, of Springfield, II., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. F. Johnson.....Mt. Oliver Robinson is improving at present writing.....Mrs. F. G. Monday's local community group.....Soldiers' Home.....Those who came home to vote from Springfield, IL., were I. L. Gordon, Capt. R. A. Byrd, Thomas Jackson, John Perkins and Colone McDoughey, John Perkins and Colone McDoughey will render an Easter program Sunday. MINEOLA. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Mineola Compress was destroyed by fire last Saturday, and a number of other houses. The officer of men worked at the mine, and saved a great deal of property. There was a large number of bales of cotton burned. Public Library 100 EVENTS AT LOUISVILLE INTEREST GROWING IN THE BUSINESS LEAGUE Through the Efforts of Misses Burroughs and Frye at Mass Meeting-New Club Rooms to be Opened-Society Notes. Special to THE FREEMAN. The declaration of principles were presented by L. Ricks moved the adoption of the same, which were carried unanimously. W. L. Offutt spoke on "Real Estate," and he was invited to attend an afternoon ATW. A constitution and by-laws committee was appointed, to report at the next meeting which will occur April 5, at which Ricks will be joined by T. Together." A Negro Business Directory will be gotten out by the club, and the declaration of principles will be printed in a most conspicuous part of the publication. Dr. Witerspoon, who has been out of the city for several months, has returned to the city for a short visit. The doctor has been in Chicago and other points West. The many friends of Misses Ada Morris and Lillian Crutchfield, of this city, are glad to learn that they have been appointed as teachers in the kindergarten at Indianapolis, Ind. A fine, bouncing baby boy, weighing nine pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tate, and the Tate is at the Red Cross Sanitarium, and both mother and babe are doing nicely. --- Mr. Hunley Goodall, one of the most brilliant young men in the city, and a graduate of the city, was appointed to act in the capacity of revenue agent at one of the distilleries, under the direction of the government. Miss Vivian Harsh, one of the most popular young women in the city, will visit Mrs. Fultz Fitzbruiser Denison, of 1110 West Madison street. Mrs. Denison has planned a number of social functions in honor of Miss Harsh. The Rev. C. B. Allen has returned from Danville, Ky., where he has been to represent his church at the Lincoln Presbytery, where he was elected to attend the General Assembly of Presbyterians at Denver this summer. Dr. James Bond, of Berea Institute fame, was in the city and spent a few days at the Young Men's Christian Association. They are still contributing to the colored people Institute, which it is claimed will be located near this city. At a recent mass meeting at the Green Street Baptist Church, Misses Nannle H Burroughs and Nellie Fry succeeded in raising $850 for the Red Cross Sanitarium. They certainly had a good meeting! They contributed various contributions on that occasion. Debating clubs have been revived at the Central High School, Prof. John T. Clark, the professor at the helm. Through him a Douglass Literary Society has been formed, and on every Monday the freshman class renders a literary program and discusses various popular subjects. Miss India Harris, of 1120 West Green St., Pennsylvania, Tenn., where she visited her mother. On her return Miss Harris became very ill on the train, and has been confined to her home since the first of last week. She is to be resting quietly at this writing. From all indications, the Episcopal Continued on Page Four. Women and Their Interests UNDER THE YOKE. I can not wear the old clothes I wore last spring, alack! Because my waistband now has crept Ou wilt the waistband back! And as for sleeves, more dourous Than ever is' my song— Whereas they have been full and short, To-day they're small and long! E'en one's anatomy is not Exempt from sudden change; We take on flesh, or cast it off, In manner passing strange! Dame Fashion says: 'You must be fat, Oh, surely lean, More Botticelli-like—' and lo! No other type is seen! Oh, Mother Eve, why did not you Withstand the siren's wiles! Then we, our daughters, had not known This curse of varying styles! THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK. Put up with fools, for the malice of a fool can do more harm. Do not be ashamed of your occupation. If it soils your hands, wash them; if it soils your character, let it alone. It is no use trying to make a friend of a person whose good sense you frequently question, no matter how amiable he may be. If the heart be not in the work, nothing can be accomplished, for the heart is the inspiration of really every successful achievement. Do not speak evil of the woman who knows more than you and holds an envilious opinion. It is not her fault that you are a faint. BEHAVIOR IN PUBLIC PLACES. In most every particular "women are the power behind the throne." They are responsible for the actions of their children until they reach a mature age. They are responsible for the actions of their children shocking to see how very bad so many of our women can conduct themselves. Whether it is from thoughtlessness or ignorance, one does not know; however, they are inclined to think it is thoughtlessness, even that is an exceedingly poor excuse. To entertain the passengers of a car with your business, by carrying on a conversation, you are in danger of hacks in the extreme other end of the car, shows that your rearing has been sadly neglected. If you do not attend church to enjoy the services, no doubt there are other people in the same other time. The dress and hat of some one else should not come between you and the service. The worst behavior, however, does not always come from the people. You may deport themselves in a most ridiculous fashion. It looks much out of place. Of course, you are not expected to be a "statue," but when one's behavior becomes too accountable of its rankness, then it is time to make a change an improvement. CONFIDENTIAL TALKS GOOD FOR WOMEN. The Colored Young Men's Christian Association of Indianapolis is holding a series of Sunday afternoon meetings during this week to discuss the need for dental talks are given to men by the leading physicians of the city. The subjects discussed pertain to veneer diseases, dental caries, and other oral health problems, physically and morally, that is being wrought among the human family, due in a large measure to the ravages of veneer diseases. The seem thing would be good for the women, would it not? since they are wives and mothers, would it not be a step for women to be a step for number of women, would arrange to have confidential talks given them at stated times by some reputable physician. A small assessment from the women would compensate the former for his time. GIVEN $400 DAMAGES. Nannie A. Jones, of Wichita, Kans., has been awarded $400 damages. A suit was brought by her against the Wichita Amusement Park Company on the grounds that the company refused her admittance to the underland Park, because she was a Negro. BUSINESS WOMEN AT MOUND BAYOU, MISS. About twenty-five semstresses, three trained nurses who enjoy lucrative practices, one milliner, two stenographers, the colored women among the colored women of Mound Bayou. EAT AND THIN WOMEN. It is only human nature that we should wish to be just the opposite to which we are, or to have what we have not. It is said that "the fleshy one is better than the least never looks the part. There is something good-natured and sort of easy-going about fleshy people, and they are generally to aaz. A woman who reads and thinks and works becomes thin." The possessor of this opinon happens to be brilliant, and she knows what would be different. But if the amount of flesh determines your ability, which would you rather look, fat and good-natured and happy, or thin and intellectual and irri- ST. PAUL (MINN.) CLUB NOTES. Mrs. Belle Graves, wife of Rev. Horace S. Graves, pastor of St. James A. M. E. Church, has been an active worker in our city. On the last three years, She camped with that spirit of work that makes those that come in contact with her get the spirit of church work. She is president of the MRS. BELLE GRAVES Miss Elizabeth La Rue was the only colored girl in a class of over fifty to graduate from Hamline University. The ladies of St. James A. M. E. Church have organized The King's Daughters, a charity club which promises to dc great work in that particular line. Mrs. Lillian A. Turier is accomplishing great work in the juvenile courts. She has rescued several young colored girls and placed them in good homes. Miss Grace St. Clair is making great strides along culinary lines. She has been the head cake bakers in Michaud Brothers, store for several years, at a very good salary. Mrs. Addie Crawford Minor, our accomplished singer and music teacher, is kept quite busy. Aside from having a large number of scholars, she has been the successful director of Pilgrim Baptist Church choir, one of the best choirs in the city. Iowa Conference Branch Missionary Society, and is now a member of one of the national chairmanship of Forestry in the N. A. C. W. Clubs for two terms, and is [Portrait of a man in formal attire, with a mustache and a high-collared shirt, set against a plain background. The image is oval-shaped with a white border.]] an ex-president of the Iowa State Federation, and State Organizer. The Fleur de Lis Club of Topeka, Kan., is studying the life of Bunyan. Olivia Richardson, of St. Louis, well known as a member of the educational staff of the Paladin school has resigned her position, and is now a teacher in the public schools of that city. Mrs. Menninger, at Topeka, Kan., has a Bible class composed of young women. Munn is the manifested, and a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures is the result of her work. By Mrs. J. G. McPHERSON. It has not often revealed itself to me why it is we, as the colored race of people, not receive first-class accommodation. We pay the same fare that the other fellow pays, and we have to be pushed off in a little old, dirty, filthy smoking car, called the doom flower car. We have traveled through the States of Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia, was compelled to take note of these things: first, the dirty smoking car does not have a window to accommodate all the colored passengers little whether the number of them be small or great. And is not this a fact worthy of our due concern that we care not for sociability, for it would be far better if less sociability and more rights be granted us as a race. Again, I was forced to take notice of the condition in which we were in the car. We make ourselves too well content when we are letting the other fellow take from us that which is due us. I for one, think we colored people should be compelled to wear the same as the white people. When we are compelled to pay the same fare, then why should we not be compelled to have the same treatment? Let us as a race take the same thought in mind and give it due consideration. DR. BLUITT'S SANITARIUM. Dr. B. R. Bluitz's Sanitarium was established in Dallas, Texas, June 1, 1905. This institution is located in that place in that section of the country, being the only institution of its kind in Texas where colored people are admitted and receive treatment without embarrassment. Owing to the peculiar racial feeling which exists throughout the South, it is difficult to access with which this institution is meeting. The founder of this institution is a native Texan, receiving his education at Austin, where he attended at the Texas, and Wiley University at Mar DR. B. R. shall Texas. From the latter he left in 1886 to enter Meharry Medical College, at Nashville, Teen, graduating from the institution in 1888 with class honors. He began the practice of medicine in Dallas, Texas, April 8 of the same year. As a practitioner of medicine but few men are his equals. Within the last ten years he has devoted his entire time to the study of surgery, and is regarded by men who are capable of judging as one of the leading surgeons in the country. During his five years at the sanitarium, he has gotten the best percentage of recoveries of any institution in that city. The institution is owned, controlled and managed by him. He has taken post-graduate courses in New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. Financially, the Doctor has been a success, owning valuable real estate on some of the most valuable streets in the city. His Sanitarium is valued at $20,000. He has just completed a magnificent residence at the cost of $10,000, besides other valuable realty holdings and a deal of personal property. What has been done by him in twenty-one years demonstrates clearly what col- Dr. B. R. Bluitz's Sanitarium. 564 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas. ordered men of the South may do by applying themselves diligently to business. He has organized migrations to that most noted and distinguished surgeon, Dr. Daniel H. Williams, of Chicago. Dr. Williams has visited the Bluitz Sanitarium by special invitation on two occasions. His visits were inspiring and did a great deal in helping to lay a broad foundation for the work which is now being done by Dr. Bluitt and his associates. The local physicians, though pessimistic at the great possibility of an institution of its kind for colored people, have all practically fallen in line, and are sending their patients to be operated upon. Too much cannot be said in praise for the effervescence of Hamilton, as well as other physicians of the city. ORANGEBURG. S. C. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Cardoza and family have moved to Boston. It is regretted by her many children. Cardoza University has had their chapel painted and it is very pretty...Miss Maggie Miller and her mother have gone to Charleston on business...The K. of P. turned out last Sunday night and a large crowd was present. Rev. C. H. Uggainis preached a sermon that was enjoyed by all. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER OLD WORLD NEWS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Unscrupulous Europeans in the Cape Colony do a thriving trade in selling rifles and ammunition to Basutoland natives, and plan to buy rifles for them. The general plan is for them to buy rifles at about $7 each in the Cape Colony, and then to employ native runners to exchange or sell them in Basutoland. The usual price the natives pay for a rifle is $75—or a horse of equivalent value. A correspondent writes that on the morning of February 25, between 5 and 6 a.m., the governor of the district of Portadown, Armagh, Ireland. There was intense darkness during the shower, and after it water tanks looked as though coal had been stirred into them. It is thought to be not unlikely that the shower was produced by the smoke from the English manufacturing districts, carried across the Irish Sea and deposited in the locality. It is a very interesting illustration of the new spirit awakening in China that the native government have just opened a hospital, armed with rifles and water tanks, entirely managed and officered by women. A Chinese woman, Dr. Kin by name, who has received a complete medical education in America, has been placed at the head, and has been given a British medical woman, Dr. Lillie Saville, to co-operate with her. Dr. Saville, who has had long experience of work in China connected with the London Mission, left London to San Francisco to travel overland, through Siberia. 1 The weekly statement by the Local Government Board of the number of persons in receipt of relief shows that on Saturday, February 27, there were 133,010 paupers in London, on the corresponding day the total for the corresponding day of February, 1908. Miss Burstall, an English lady who has been traveling in America studying the public school system in various cities, has just published in London very interesting articles on the subject. Chicago, Washington and St. Louis furnish abundant material for personal investigation, and these centers, with two or three institutions in London, New York and Chicago, have Miss Burstall's field of observation. It is ample for her purpose, but the limitation has led her into some dubious generalizations, as, for instance, the statement that "boys and girls are not wanted in the schools" and that "eighteen years of age." That cannot be reconciled with the facts revealed by the last census, which returned 283,869 boys and girls from ten to fifteen years of age employing manufacturing and mechanizing pursuits," being an increase of 150,000 in twenty years. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN Hereafter the Sunday Forum will meet twice each month at 3 p. m., every second Sunday at 10 a.m., every fourth Sunday at Bethesda Baptist Church. A fine program of literary and . BLUITT musical numbers will be given at each meeting....THE FREEMAN can be secured in this city from James Wilson, 2818 Church Street, of the Williams and Walker Chocolate Drops Company, headed by King and Bailey, were in this city the week of the 19th of October. They were greeted with large audiences at each performance....The first appearance of the Choral Study Club will be at Bethesda Baptist Church, where it will be held under the direction of E. Jeffrey. This club has just recently organized....Mrs. Ruth B. Ridges will speak on The Resurrection at Bethesda Church on the 19th of October. Special music will be had, under the direction of W. C. Jeffrey....Gipsy Smith, the great evangelist, will be in this city some weeks from the joys of Literary and Athletic Club is preparing to have a mock trial in the near future. MERIDIAN, MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. The K. of P. lodges Nos. 16 and 22 and the Calandra had their Thanksgiving sermon preached at El Bethal Baptist Church, Sunday, March 28, at 4 p.m. of this church. B. Branam, the new master of its utmost capacity. Rev. W. W. Lucas made a few, remarks...Rev. J. T. Davis has ben conducting a revival at Union Baptist Church the past week, it being the first of the week and Mss. L. R. Young have the sympathy, the community of Meridian in the death of their little daughter, Mildred Lamonia, who died on March 27, at their home on 11th street and 27th avenue. She was on the 11th street and the 11theral was attended Sunday evening. April 28, at 4 p. m. Rev. S. A. Rivers officiating. Interment at the Masonic Cemetery. Rev. H. H. Buckenham has been concluding the sermon. James A. M. E. Church, West End. Quite a number have united with the church. CLEVES, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Communication has been received from Mr. William Thompson, Jr., who some years ago enlisted in the Volunteer Service and later joined the Regular Army, is reported doing well and living in Manilla City. Mr. Thompson is clerk of the garrison...Mr. William Thompson, Sr., attended the reception given at J. W. Gaines Saturday evening in Lekitan...Miss Carrie Curtly was a business visitor in the city Saturday...The members of the Methodist Church will give a concert soon...Mr. Robert Bruce is having much success as superintendent of the Sabbath school. EVERY LADY READ THIS. Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea. Displacement. Painful Periods. Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. It is a simple, harmless lotion that can be prepared by any one having the recipe. I will send it FREE to every suffering sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman. I send it FREE. Address Mrs. A. B. Hudson. South Bend, Ind. (Eat it like Candy.) Cures CONSTIPATION. 10c and 25c per box. ASK FOR A FREE SAMPLE. Prepared Only at PINK'S CUT RATE PHARMACY, 550 Indiana Ave. S. E. Corner West. 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She seized each of the boys by the hand and shook it heartily. "Would you like to have another selection?" asked Fresno, relieving the tension of the situation. "No!" shouted the punchers unanimously. Fresno looked very much crescent since he considered that he had made a deep impression by his first effort. "Mrs. Payson's goin' to hit us out a time," announced Sagebrush. Echo seated herself at the piano, Jack leaned against the instrument, gazing fondly into her eyes as she raised her face, radiant with happiness. Allen had taken possession of the best rocking chair. Mrs. Allen sat at the table, and the boys ranged themselves about the room. Their faces reflected gratification. They watched Echo expectantly. Echo played the opening bars of "The Old Folks at Home." Before she sang Fresno, holding up his right index finger, remarked to no one in particular, "I washed that finger." The singing deeply affected her little audience. Echo had a sweet, natural voice. She threw her whole soul into the old ballad. She was so happy she felt like singing, not lively airs, but songs about home. Her new home had become so dear to her at that moment. Mrs. Allen, as usual, began to cry. Polly soon followed her example. There were tears even in the eyes of some of the punchers, although they blinked vigorously to keep them back. When she repeated the chorus Sagebrush said to Fresno, "Ain't that great?" That worthy, however, with the jealousy of an artist and to hide his own deeply moved sensibilities, replied, "That ain't so much." Jack had become completely absorbed in the music. He and Echo were Pierce "I want you to be happy." oblivious to surroundings. His arm had slipped about his wife's waist, and she gazed fondly into his face. Sagebrush was the first to notice their attitude. On his calling the attention of the boys to their happiness these quietly tiptoed from the room. Polly signaled to Mrs. Allen and followed the boys. Josephine awoke Jim as if from a dream and led him slowly out leaving the young couple in an earthly paradise of married love. When Echo finished she turned in surprise to find themselves alone. "Was it as bad as that?" she naively Jack. "What?" "Why, they've all left us." Jack laughed softly. "So they have I forgot they were here," he said, looking fondly down at his wife. Echo began to play quietly another ballad. "I've always wanted a piano," she said. "You'd have found one here waiting if I'd only known it," he chided. "You've given me so much already," she murmured. "I've been a big expense to you." Jack again slipped his arm about her waist and kissed her. "There isn't any limit on my love," he declared. "I want you to be happy"— "Don't you think I am?" laughed Echo. "I'm the happiest woman on earth, Jack, and it's all you. I want to be more than a wife to you. I want to be a helpmate, but you won't let me." A wistful expression crept over Echo's countenance. "Who says so?" he demanded playfully, as if he would punish any man who dared make such an accusation. Echo turned on the stool and took his hand. "I know it," she said, with emphasis. "You've been worried about something for days and days. Don't tell me you haven't." Jack opened his lips as if to contradict her. "We women learn to look beneath the surface. "What is it, Jack?" she continued. Jack loosened his wife's hand clasp and walked over to the table. "Nothing. What should I have to worry about?" He spoke carelessly. "The mortgage?" suggested Echo. "I paid that off last week," explained Jack. Echo felt deeply hurt that this news should have been kept from her by her husband. "You did, and never told me?" she chided. "Where did you get the money?" she inquired. "Why, I!"— Jack halted. He could not frame an excuse at once nor invent a new lie to cover his old sn. Deeper and deeper he was getting into the mire of deception. Echo had arisen from the seat. "It was over $3,000, wasn't it?" she insisted. "Something like that," answered Jack noncommittally. "Well, where did you get it?" demanded his wife. "An old debt—a friend of mine—I loaned him the money a long time ago, and he paid it back—that's all." Jack took a drink of water from the olla to hide his confusion. "Who was it?!" persisted Echo. "You wouldn't know if I told you. Now, just stop talking business." "It isn't fair," declared Echo. "You share all the good things of life with me, and I want to share some of your business worries. I want to stand my share of the bad." Jack saw he must humor her. "When the bad comes I'll tell you," he assured her, patting her hand. "You stand between me and the world. You're like a great big mountain standing guard over a little tree in the valley, keeping the cold north wind from treating it too roughly." She sighed contentedly. "But the mountain does it all." Jack looked down tenderly at his little wife. Her love for him moved him deeply. "Not at all," he said to her. "The little tree grows green and beautiful. It casts a welcome shade about it, and the heart of the mountain is made glad to its rocky core to know that the safety of that little tree is in its keeping." Taking her in his arms, he kissed her again and again. "Kissing again!" shouted Polly from the doorway. "Say, will you two never settle down to business? There's Bud Lane an' a bunch of others just come into the corral. Maybe they want you, Jack." Jack excused himself. As he stepped out on the plaza he asked Polly, "Shall I send Bud in?" "Let him come in if he wants to. I'm not sendin' for him." Polly spitefully turned up her nose at him. Jack laughed as he closed the door. Echo reseated herself at the piano, fingering the keys. "How are you getting on with Bud?" she asked the younger girl. "We don't get on a little bit," she snapped. "Bud never seems to collect much revenue, an' we just keep trottin' slow-like. Wish I was married an' had a home of my own." "Aren't you happy with father and mother?" Polly glanced at Echo, with a smile. "Lord, yes," she replied, "in a way, but I'm only a poor relation! Your ma was my ma's cousin's cousin or somethin' like that." Echo laughed. "Nonsense," she retorted. "Nonsense. You're my dear sister and the only daughter that's at the old home now." "But I want a home of my own like this," said Polly. "Then you'd better shake Bud and give Slim a chance." Polly was too disgusted to answer at once. "Slim Hoover—shucks! Silm doesn't care for girls. He's afraid of 'em," she said at length. "I like Bud with all his orerness," she declared. "Why doesn't he come to see you more often?" "I don't know. Maybe it's because he's never forgiven you for marryin' Jack." "Why should he mind that?" she asked, startled. "Well, you know." she answered between stitches, drawing the needle through the cloth with angry little jerks, "Bud he never quite believed Dick was dead." Echo rose hastily. The vague, haunting half thoughts of weeks were crystallized on the instant. She felt as if Dick was trying to speak to her from out of the great beyond. With a shudder she sank into a chair at the table opposite Polly. "Don't" she said, her voice scarcely above a whisper. "I can't bear to hear THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER him spoken of. I dreamed of him the other night—a dreadful dream." Polly was delighted with this new mystery. It was all so romantic! "Did you? Let's hear it." With unseeing eyes Echo gazed straight ahead, rebuilding from her dream fabric a tragedy of the desert in which the two men who had played so great a part in her life were the actors. "It seems," she told, "that I was in the desert, such a vast, terrible desert, where the little dust devils eddied and swirled and the merciless sun beat down until it shriveled up every growing thing." Nolly nodded her head sagely. "That's the way the desert looks, and no water." Echo paid no heed to the interruption. Her face became wan and haggard as in her mind's eye she saw the weary waste of waterless land quiver and swim under the merciless sun. Not a tree, not a blade of grass, not a sign of life, broke the monotony of crumbling cliffs and pinnaked rocks. Onward and ever onward stretched yellow ridges and alkali whitened ravines, blinding the eye and parching the throat. "Then I saw a man staggering toward me," she continued. "His face T. "It was Dick." was white and drawn, his lips cracked and parched. Now and then he would stumble and fall and lie there on his face in the hot sand, digging into it with his bony fingers, seeking for water." Echo shut her eyes as if to blot out the picture. Its reality almost overpowered her. "Suddenly he raised his eyes to mine," she resumed after a pause. "It was Dick." In her excitement she had arisen, stretching out her arms as if to ward off an apparition. "He tried to call me. I saw his lips move, framing my name. Dragging himself to his feet, he came toward me with his arms outstretched. Then another form appeared between us, fighting to keep him back. They fought there under the burning sun in the hot dust of the desert until at last one was crushed to earth. The victor raised his face to mine, and—it was Jack." Echo buried her face in her hands. Dry sobs shook her bosom. Awe strenken, Polly gazed at the overwrought wife. "Phew!" she laughed to shake off her fright. "That was a sure enough nightmare. If I'd a dream like that I'd wake up the whole house yappin' like a coyote." As the commonplace ever intrudes upon the unusual, so a knock on the door relieved the tension of the situation. It was Slim. He did not wait for an invitation to enter, but, opening the door, asked, "Can I come in?" "Sure, come in!" cried Polly, glad to find any excuse to shake off the depression of Echo's dream. "Howdy, Mrs. Payson? Just come over to see Jack," was the jolly sheriff's greeting. "He's down at the corral," she informed him. Mrs. Allen hurried in from the kitchen at this moment, calling: "Echo, come here an' look at this here cake. It looks as if it had been set on." Echo closed the lid of the piano and called her mother's attention to the presence of Slim Hoover. "How d'ye do, Slim Hoover? You might have left some of that dust outside." The sheriff was greatly embarrassed by her chiding. In his ride from Florence to the Sweetwater the alkali and sand stirred up by the hoofs of the horses had settled on his hat and walstcoat so freely that his clothing had assumed a neutral gray tone, above which his sun tanned face and red hair loomed like the moon in a fog. Josephine's scolding drove him to brush his shoulders with his hat, raising a cloud of dust about his head. "Stop it!" Mrs. Allen shouted shrilly. "Slim Hoover, if your brains was dynamite you couldn't blow the top of your head off!" Polly was greatly amused by Silm's encounter with the cleanly Mrs. Allen. Slim stood with open mouth, watching Mrs. Allen flounce out of the room after Echo, who was trying in vain to suppress her laughter. Turning to Polly, he said, "Ain't seen you in some time." Slim was thankful that the girl was seated at the table with her back to him. Somehow or other he found he could speak to her more freely when she was not looking at him. "That's so?" she challenged. "Come to the birthday?" "Not regular," he answered. Polly glanced at him over her shoulder. The look was too much for Slim. He turned away to hide his embarrassment. Partly recovering from his bashfulness, he coughed preparatory to speaking. But Polly had vanished. As one looks sheepishly for the magician's disappearing coin, so Slim gazed at floor and ceiling as if the girl might pop up anywhere. Spying an empty chair behind him, he sank into it gingerly and awkwardly. Meantime Polly returned with a broom and began sweeping out the evidences of Slim's visit. She spoke again. "Get them holdups yet that killed 'Old Man' Terrill?" she asked. "Not yet. But we had a new shootin' over'n our town yesterday." Slime was doing his best to make conversation. Polly did not help him out very freely. "That so?" was her reply. "Spotted Taylor shot two Chinamen." Polly's curiosity was aroused. "What for?" she asked, stopping her sweeping for a moment. "Just to give the new graveyard a start," Slim chuckled. Polly joined in his merriment. "Spotted Taylor was always a public spilted citizen," was her comment. "He sure was," assented Slim. "Get up there. I want to sweep under that chair." Polly brushed Slim's feet with the broom vigorously. With an elaborate "Excuse me!" Slim arose, but reseated himself in another chair directly in the pathway of Polly's broom. "Get out of there, too," she cried. "Shucks! There ain't any room for me nowhere," he muttered disgustedly. "You shouldn't take up so much of it." Slim attempted to take a seat on the small gilt chair which was Jack's wedding present to Echo. Polly caught sight of him in time. "Look out," she shouted. "That chair wasn't built for a full grown man like you." Slim nervously replaced the chair before a writing desk. Polly wielded her broom about the feet of the sheriff, who danced clumsily about trying to avoid her. (Continued Next Week.) BIG ROCK, TENN. Rev. J. H. Martin, of Clarksville, Tenn. pastor of the Legat circuit of the Clarksville sermon at Bethel A. M. E. Church Sunday, night he organized the Allen Christian Endear ovear League with the following mem- president, Mrs. Almeadie Parham; vice president, Mrs. M. J. Ellis; secretary, Mrs. Lingan; treasurer, Mrs. Almene Ellis. Reverend Dr. James Leavitt on Thursday, then leaves for Lafayette Tex..., Jas. Cheatham and wife are on the sick list... The Young People's Lit- tle Library is eleventh of next month at Llegate, Tenn. MINEOLA, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Lone Pine Club met on the 26th and are getting busy now. Will celebrate the Emancipation Dany the 19th of June, 1909...Miss Alice Hudson closed her school on April 2 with a large number of scholars...Mrs. Caroline Witherspoon was named the first student of others...O.J. Blackman, five miles north of Mineola, has the finest stock in the county; go see them...The Freeman is on sale each week by Sandy Anderson. TYLER, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Dr. C. H. Philips made a business trip to Corsicate this week.. Prof. C. S. Ben-Amoudi made a business trip to Muskagee, Rev. S. H. Pittman returned from Muskagee, Okla., this week.. Mr. Epicy Walker is one of the most successful teachers in the principal of the city school, made a business trip to Palestine last week, and was elected conductor of the Palestine school, made a business trip to the counties.. Rev. Jessie Rowe preached at East Texas Academy last Sunday night. DELHI, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev. W. H. Lewis, pastor of the Baptist church, has made great progress in his work since he has had charge of the church. Many new institutions have been made. Many new services and bach school. All are invited to attend. URBANA, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The concert given under the auspices of Mrs. Susan Williams and Mittle Onsly Susan Williams had success and was duced that the concert has surrendered for years, such as Mrs. Hardin Washington, John Mosley, Florence Philips and Mayown in recitation and plays, and J. Miles Williams in concert. The Philiss Wheatley Court of Calantain and the K. of P. Sir Knights of Calantain and their annual sermon preached at the Second Baptist Church on Monday, March 28... The Second Baptist Baptist Church celebrated the 43rd anniversary Sunday, March 28, which ended with a banquet... Elder Shuth, of Washington, D.C. is visiting old friends in Urbana... Mrs. Mahiana Naugh was out Sunday the first time after a long and severe illness. 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Special rates on standing professional and business account for long time and space. Reading notices 16c per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis Ind., as second class matter. New Phone 2880. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1909. Congress has the idea; it is revising downward, even if it don't go very far. The saloon people are doing their best at making a good impression; they go on the theory that it is better late than never. And just to think, great big Marion County has got to go through those stressful, agitating days of the liquor question discussion. If the Congressmen would find some way to reduce the price of coal, they would confer an everlasting blessing on more than a few mortals in these parts. These are the spring days of our content, made glorious by the sun returning from capricorn. Shine out, fair sun, that we may see ourselves as we pass by. Ex-President Roosevelt is taking in that rare blue sky of sunny Italy. The New York World does not think any too well of Mr. Roosevelt; it hopes every animal will do its duty. If Christ should come to Indianapolis he would find the streets crowded with Negro boys on Sunday, acting much worse than through the week days. One is tempted to ask, Are the Negroes repudiating the Church? Indianapolis has between thirty and forty thousand colored people. There are a few good business concerns among them. It is possible to have many more. The streets are swarmed with half-grown, idle boys and girls who should have something to do. South Africa is preparing for a new constitution. Four millions of blacks are interested, and a handful of white people. The handful, however, will make the laws. Been making some constitutions ourselves. Would not mind see what those bloomin' Britishers are going to do with all of those darkies. The common people don't care a great deal about gloves. Some of them wear them as a matter of fashion, but if they were asked to express their choice as to lower priced shoes and lower priced gloves, they would declare for shoes. If the tariff bill takes such a turn, making it possible for lower prices for things most needed, Congress will have served the country best, although some trust gets a boost in the meanwhile. WHAT THE PRESIDENT WILL DO. Recently a delegation of prominent Southern colored men called on President Taft to ascertain his views in regard to his racial situation in the South. In other words, it may be averred that the delegation and others that have been calling on the President are anxious about the political situation, from the standpoint of the distribution of patronage. Just a little anxiety is manifested as to what Mr. Taft will do. Will he pass the colored brother up or will he in his own good time find about the usual number of places found heretofore for distribution? As a matter of favor, or policy, or custom, we may expect to see the President come around in time, doing about what other Presidents have done, and simply for the reasons cited, including the thing for the party's good. For downright aid contributed to Mr. Taft's selection in convention or at the polls a great deal can not be claimed. But we suppose it will be a case of let bygones be bygones with the President, and who, in so doing, will be generous and charitable according to his nature. Again, those who expect a great deal of Mr. Taft will remember that he took an up-and-up stand for the general good. He made it clear before his nomination that he was striving for the peace of the nation. His speeches, wherein he referred to the recent State constitutional enactments and election laws, left no doubt to the discerning reader as to what he meant. The essence of these speeches when bearing on the point was that these constitutions and election laws squared with the constitution of the country, making it also plain that he took no cognizance of the possibility of designing men to thwart or to defeat the law's intent or its supposed intent. His stand, taken at such a time, showed very clearly that he was studious in what he said. In other words, he served notice in advance that this quasi recognition of what was, at least from a legal aspect, was to be a part of his program as it concerned the colored race—the founda- tion principal on which everything subsequent was to be built or made to conform. His pronunciamento, we may say, sarrried dissatisfaction in its wake, but he went before the electorate of the country on that plank as it concerns the Negroes. He had not many warm admirers among Negroes on that account. The Crum incident, without doubt, was owing to the influence of the President's attitude. If Crum had maintained, held his own, that part of the President's declaration of principles along the line which, in substance said, Colored men would not be appointed to office in communities where such an appointment would bring about unpleasantness or friction between the races in such communities, could not have been written. So much for the President's known views. What will he do? We hazard the opinion that he will stick to his program, appointing Negroes freely enough in communities that are largely made up of Negroes. If advised to make appointments in other communities, he will carefully weigh the situation with the view of the minimum of friction. In our judgment, the President does not entertain ill will against the colored people, nor is he different to his predecessors. The time in which we live, after the experiences of those predecessors, is convincing argument that President nor Supreme Courts can manufacture sentiment. The Presidents, the Supreme Court, the Republican party, have been earnest and honest, yet the color problem grew. It is not a thing of theory. The white people of the South are actually arrayed, politically and socially, against the Negroes. Mr. Taft thinks he has the panacea; it despirits the Negro race, yet if nothing of greater evil befalls than now endured, and general peace follows, and general prosperity, Mr. Taft will have rendered the country a distinguished service. This in view of the circumstances where the Negro is the new Ishmael, where the sign of the parting of the ways is the color of the skin and no man forgets his cue. Let us Negroes be great. enough to wait, abide the time, forgetting the petty meannesses endured, until the country is welded securely together with no North or South, chargeable to the race as it is today. The Fifteenth Amendment will endure, says Mr. Taft. We may also take his word in the instance. With it endures the political hopes of the Negroes and all that hangs on them. Rights in abeyance are not rights denied. Respect, honor, are due the government that refuses to change, even though clamor demands, reducing all to the unassailable proposition that the quarrel is with the people. EASTER SERVICES To-morrow special Easter day services will be held in most of the churches, for which elaborate preparations are being made. Bethlehem M. Church the choir has provided a special service "Foreign Missions" will be the subject of the morning discourse. On Easter Sunday night the Knight Templars will have their special Easter program. Sunday-school will have special exercises at 9:30 a. m. Allen Chapel will have a special Easter program Easter Monday night. Simpson Chapel and Jones' Tabernacle each have a special service. Baptist Chapel and Nativity Chapels have arranged special programs. Palms, flowering plants and canary birds will be used in profusion in all the churches. The Sunday-school of Caldwell A. M. E. Zion Church, Haughville, will render "The Triumph" Sunday night. In addition papers will be read by Miss Lila Joyner, the pastor of the church, subject "Flowers"; Miss Kattie Sears, subject "Charity"; Mr. J. A. Bailley, superintendent Sunday-school work. Welcome address by the pastor, T. A. Fenderson. St. Phillips Episcopal Mission will also be WHITE, OAK, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Cora Ward was in the city one evening this week for a short stay....Mrs. Ann Trammell is very ill at her home....Mrs. E. M. Barber is still on the sick list. PARIS, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN George Nelson, the undertaker, of North Middletown, was in Paris this week on business...Anderson Hayden, of Cynthalia, returned to his old stock...Eddie Parker has added quite an improvement to his shining parlor by a new coat of varnish. Mrs. Joe Love has accepted an agency for Atlanta, Ga., Skin Preparation and Toilet. EVANSTON. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Sister Rene Howard preached Sunday evening at the A. M. E. Church to a large crowd of students. She has great hopes for the future of the Negro, and says her race is the greatest CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN The lecture delivered at Warren A. M. E. Church, Rev. I. H. Welch, D. d. Pastor, Monday evening, March 29 by Bishop H. W. Precious, the pastor of the precious in gems of thought, great for its practical application, and superb in its masterly eloquence. Subject, "What Are the Precious Gems of Thought?" was favored with a large and appreciative audience, and there was much applause as he arose to speak. . . Bishop A. J. Warner, on behalf of on official business, enron for New Orleans, Devine, pastor of Harrison A. M. E. Zion Church, on the sick list, and on Lookout Mountain, Tenn., for medical treatment. . . Bishop A. J. Warner, D. D, and Drs. W. H. McIntyre, E. M. Moss, P. E. D. T. Simmons and E. O. Cowans, . . The First Baptist Church, D. D., pastor, has had in the morning services converts in the midst of the gospel preaching. MUNCIE. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER anything made say, be, but of the uncers warm at without Means, of Anderson, are stopping with the latter's sister, Mrs. Fred Bass...Mrs. Charles Fossett is very sick...Mr. and Mrs. Fossett are visiting the days. They will spend a few days with their parents in Fort Wayne before joining P. G. Lowery's Minstrels...Miss Gerald Valentines is house from Kinglog visiting parents and friends...Bags, Lodge No. 14, K. of P., is having great success with its special dispensation. Ten new members have been initiated and two members have been instated, and they have eighteight candidates. o'clock on the First Baptist Church. Rev. Geo. Bush, of Lexington, Ky., conducted the services. Mrs. Banks leaves school and makes a return to humbly loss...W. H. Brannon has begun painting his residence, and will make a new kitchen, besides one hundred feet of cement walk. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Dr. C. A. Kelley will spend a few days in Carrollville. ST. PAUL MINN Mr. Richard E. Haynes, of Bellingham, Wash., is in the city, the guest of his grandma, Mrs. H. Murphy. ..Mr. Orion E. Williams has opened up a music studio in the city, where he will play with Francis left Saturday for Pearla, IL, where he will represent the Northern Pacific Railway in a lawsuit. ..Gipsy Smith, the great evangelist, is drawing large crowds for the event. ..4 it is estimated that there were 15,000 people crowded in the Auditorium, the largest building in St. Paul. Many thousand people are turned away nightly. ..The Zion Presbyterian Church was buried from St. James A. M. E. Church 31. ..The Zion Presbyterian Church will give an all-star concert on April 28. ..On April 12 there will be a lady minstrels' concert. ..Catholic Home Club. ..Mr. Fred Garcia Miss Anna Jackson were united in marriage on April 1. ..Mrs. Harriett Burrell has been confined to her bed with rheumatism, circulated that Mr. John J. Johnson died weeks ago, but this seems to be only a rumor, for Mr. W. A. Williams has received a telegram that Mr. Johnson is well and hearty. ..Get THE FREEMAN each week from Henry Crawford, the news dealer. YOUNGSTOWN. O. Special to THE FREEMAN. MINNEAPOLIS MINN Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. The first of the city's first, who has been absent from the city for nine years, arrived here last Friday. Mr. Singleton has been a great sufferer for a number of years, but has now regained the health of the people, who has been very low. The book after his sister's physical concert and ball the 4th of the month at the K of P. Hall. Some of the best-known New York Times will be part of the concert. The ladies at the East Side have a Pink Party for the New York Times. The Cheater and the Wednesday evening. Miss Bertha Cheatem received the first prize for having the largest pink bean. Mrs. C. Buckley, the second-most-}}} The smallest pink bean, Mrs. Ruth Ridges will talk at Bethesda Baptist Church on Easter evening. Her subject will be: Respect you, Mr. Mr. New York Times, at his mother's son, of Johnson & Dean, at his mother's son, and Mrs. H. Brown of 11th avenue, South, lost their infant son, who had lung fever. Mr. Mrs. E. P. Winston, very ill at her home on E.P. 15th Street, Mrs. E. P. Roberts, who was at the hospital. Mr. Mrs. E. P. Winston is a few days, is home and improving rapidly. Hereafter the Sunday Forum will meet the last month of the first five seconds of Thur间. Mr. E. P. Peterson, a very fourth Sunday at Bethesda Baptist Church. A fine program of literary and musical numbers will be rendered. The first appearance of the Coral Study Club was on Sunday. The first Church before a large audience, Mr. W. Smith gave a short talk in behalf of the club. Mrs. K. Smith sang a beautiful solo. Attorney Mr. Morris gave a few songs for the club and was so so-called as the New York Times. The club rendered some beautiful pieces of music. The M. T. C. Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Mattie Boyd in St. Paul last week. Mr. Mary Brown had a paper of the life of K. B. Brown. The school of the young ladies of St. Thomas Mission gave a lenten tea at the home of Miss E. Van Hooks, on 11th avenue, South, last Tuesday afternoon. The Freeman can't be more from James F. Wilson 2818. Chicago avenues. SEKITAN. O. o'clock from the First Baptist Church, Rev. Geo. Bush, of Lexington, Ky., con- fidence five sons and many friends to mourn her loss... W. H. Brannon has begun painting his residence, and will make a new desire beside one hundred feet of cement walk. CLARKSVILLE TENN Special to THE FREEMAN Dr. C. K. Aelley will spend a few days in Nashville this week. . . Miss Gertrude Henzley died April 3, at his home on Post Road, Nashville. She was suddenly, April 4, at her home on Brandon Hill. Interment at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Mrs. Barton, wife of Bolivar Barton, died March 18, at the University. March 28, and was buried March 29. Mrs. Sutton, of Chicago, spent Monday in the city. . . Mrs. Ed Broaddux is yet very much missed. Dr. Burt M. Wesley Chapel is having quite a success with its revival. St. Peter is also reaping a rich harvest during its revival meeting. Mrs. M. L. Kelley is making visits to relatives and is preparing a beautiful cantata for Easter, and is also preparing for the pastor's anniversary. . . Mrs. M. L. Kelley is Nashville's visit to the C. C. Caldwell boy. Dr. Burt M. Wesley attended the banquet at Mehairy, given in honor of the graduating class. . . Mrs. M. C. Caldwell boy. Saturday, April 3. . . The Ladies Reading Club met Thursday, April 8, with Mrs. L. W. Cross, Ford street. . . Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burt entertained in honor of Mrs. M. C. Caldwell a pleasing program was rendered and an appetizing menu was served. . . Mt. Olive guzzle an elaborate entertainment at bucktown, April 4. Quite a success was achieved. URBANA. O. Editor of THE FREEMAN: The Church Aid met at the home of Mrs. I. Lanaster, Monday evening.... Mrs. D. C. Lawry is suffering from neuralgia, at her home on Buckeye street.... Mrs. D. C. Lawry is convalescing. Mrs. Homer Oda and she have returned home, after a delightful visit with their mother, at Columbus, O.... Mrs. Louis Hankins, Edith Willson and Byrdie Farmer were shopping in Springfield Saturday.... Mrs. Edward Farmer number of her friends, Thursday evening. A delightful evening was spent by all. KANSAS CITY, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. C. Harmon is in the city, but will leave for the East week... Mr. and Mrs. S. Thompson, who live at Twenty-five and ninety-five in summer in Chicago. Mrs. Philele Taylor, thirty-fifth and Charlotte streets, left Kansas City Monday, to be present at the wedding of her sister, Miss Emma Fristle, on October 15. Oak street... Mr. Passle of Demopolis, Ala., left for home after a pleasant stay of two weeks with his old friend and schoolmate, Mathew J. Johnston, 2015 Oak street... Mr. Passle of Demopolis, Ala., left for home in Kansas City as soon as he can find location to suit... The Pickwick Club says it looks like a big night at Turner Hall, the home of Johnston, to say, that's all... Mr. Johnston has never said all... one of the swellest cafes in Kansas City, known as Johnston's Cafe. Mr. James Baker is headwaiter, with a crew of 12. Johnston has much credit and praise for their discipline and good service which the patrons are receiving... Mr. Lee Jones, a waiter, of Chicago, and at present employed at Johnston, has been a friend of Fulton, Ky., to look after his farm to George Payne, of St. Louis, is now employed at Johnston's Cafe... Robert Eaton at Homepals McFarrell, second from the left... Mr. King is back with the boys again at Johnston's Cafe. "The First Easter," a cantata by Tillotson-Wilson, will be given at Johnston's Cafe. Ten and Charlotte to-morrow evening. o'clock. The solstores are Mrs. M. Black, Mrs. A. Jackson Ward, Miss Cora White, Mrs. A. Jackson Ward, William Briggs and Harry Fields. At 2 p. m. the solstores will hold their annual sermon. There will also be special services in the morning. Rev. J. H. Kelley, D. D., of San Francisco, will give the sermon, "The Conquering King." Prof. Charles Black will give a violin solo. TYLER, TEX Special to THE FREEMAN. A tour of the State is now being made by the Phillips University Glee Club, of this city, which is in great demand at this time. They are an excellent group of young men, with unusually sweet voices. Prof. Jasper Tappan Phillips, professor of Latin and French in this well-known school, is the director. Prof. Phillips is himself a sweet singer, and was for four years a member of the famous Fisk University Glee Club, of Nashville, Tenn., and a classical and musical graduate of that school...Dr. Charles Henry Phillips, one of the leading practitioners of the Lone Star State, and also lecturer on hygiene in Phillips University, left the city this week on an extended visit to Chicago, Racine, Wis., and other Northern points. He will also attend the commencement exercises of Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn. SHERMAN. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Copies of The Freeman on sale at Mr. Wm. Mann's torsional parlor, one of the handsomest in North Texas, on East Mulholland Road, near Mrs. G. W. Hume, proprietor of the Evergreen Cafe, one of the handsomest in Texas, after a few days' illness, is able to attend the Freeman's skincare admirer of the Freeman. Mr. J. W. Fenet always takes a copy of the Freeman. . Prof. A. J. Sykes informed the Freeman that he is in the city some time in May next. Further announcement will be made of it. . Mr. Wm. Z. Green has subscribed for one copy of the Freeman's skincare admirer Jefferson, after a few days' illness, is up again. . Copies of The Freeman on sale at Mr. Jim Carson's torsional parlor, corp. of the Freeman's skincare admirer Easter fete, the opening of Wood Lake, a beautiful park, on the 12th inst., promises to be a grand affair. Music will be furnished to Mr. M. Royal's superb orchestra. Ask Mr. Ernest Johnson, the manager, about it. DALLAS, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Special, the FUSSEAN. On the Grand Central Stroll's Restaurant, Main street. Leave news and advertisements, the coming and going of your friends. This paper is helping to solve the problem of making the best possible regardless of their station in life. Will you help it? Subscribe now, and put your place of business in its columns, too are the new arrivals. Most headquarters are at Waco, was here. Small groups of the logistics with braves of the K. P. L. of the metropolis in company with Hon. W. E. King, editor and proprietor of the Dallas Express, which is being the center of the Texas Pythian Journal. A look at the improvements now going on at the People's undertaking establishment will convince the most skeptical that all New Yorkers are asืer than the other.�-business with that firm. Capt. John Jones and wife accompanied the remains of his mother, who was fatally burned in the fire which consumed her residence on the same chambre night. Then, the New Yorkers were off the school and water and a man, it is believed. A remarkable occurrence takes place here on the 13th. Bishop M. H. Turr and the other men are in the dresses here at the same hour, but at different places. Miss Estella Ormon is home from her school at Miller. The city teachers presented resolutions in the room for the number of books who had helped to pave the way for those of the race who are of school age. They were very appropriate and touched the excellent qualities of the man who in life is the best one of the best people. Companies of the 4th and 5th, Uniform Rank, K. of P. and 4, and 15, and 16. The new individual prize drill Tuesday night, at the residence lawn of Knight Childs, on Jackson street in the presence of the barbers who were who now congratulate Private Manure who now are the honors for the company. No. 4 and 4, and 4. The Corporate Chas Thomas for No. 15. These drills are becoming more and more well-known than the other. The new and new knowledge of the good and faithful service rendered them the only new years as master of example. Good Clothes Within Reach For the man who wants good tailoring as expressed in quality, style, individuality, coupled with reasonable prices, W. G. Schneider's new commodious quarters at 35 West Ohio Street is pre-eminently the place. Call in and let us prove it. New Store New Stock Men's Hand-Tailored Suits and Top Coats, Specials $10 and $15 These garments are Rochester make in all the very latest styles and patterns. Just what you are looking for. Remember we alter your suit to please you and keep them pressed for you all free of charge. We are out of the High Rent district and are satisfied with a small profit. We save you from $5.00 to $8.00 on every suit you buy from us. A look will convince you that we have the Greatest $10 and $15 Suits on earth. Also a fine line of Men's Furnishings. Walters & Walters 242 Massachusetts Avenue. Bet. Delaware and Pennsylvania Sts. Open evenings until 8:30 And the New Day Real Estate Colonization and Investment Co. has taken advantage of these offers and we will guarantee our step is among the first in solving the race problem. Is there any use of an argument on the race question and making no effort to better our condition? No. My friends, do away with that great after sight you possess, and get in line with the men of the new day; go or invest your means where all men are equal—for we are determined to elevate ourselves from under the feet of our persecutors, and are doing so. If you are concerned and want to invest in a proposition where there is a fortune as well as liberty awaiting you, write to our branch office for prospectus and application blank. Address J. B. Lawler, General Manager, P. Q. Box 979. El Paso, Texas EVENTS AT LOUISVILLE Concluded from Page One. Church of Our Merciful Savior may have a parish house. The matter has been broached to the rector, and he seems very interested in the church. Under Dr. Leroy Ferguson, the church has made rapid progress, and is self-supporting. ```markdown ``` Miss Abholee Peyton, one of Louisville's charming young women, and the assistant to Miss Georgia A. Lattimore at the Domestic Science Department at the Central High School, is planning to take a Western tour of the university has numerous friends in the West, and most likely she will go to Denver, Col. This is certainly the time for the colored men who are in business to begin to tise their goods. Spring is fast approaching, and those in business of any kind should begin to figure out how to enlarge their business by advertising. The Freeze-Store located in this city, and an investment in these goods will pay any business man who wants good returns. Miss Helen Fairbanks, who attends Miss Rolleville, or the Hopkins"公司, will be the owner of Miss Waltnut sthington, 722 West Walnut street, during the engagement here. This is the sixth year of Miss Fairbanks with Miss Melville, and she says that her travels have very extensive. She is a most interesting conversational, and very pleasant to meet. The Young Men's Progressive League will open their club rooms the first of April at the corner of Eleventh and Walnut streets, where the club will be purchased, and the formal opening is expected to be an event in society. Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, president of the organization, will engage the mailing out the club would continue to make itself felt in the social life of the people in this city, as well as being of some benefit to charitable institutions. The Baptist Foreign Mission rooms resemble a "beehive" of business. Ten men in the church engaged in mailing out the Easter number to the program, envelopes, tracts and other literature to the Baptists of this country. Secrets of the hopes of Baptists raising $1,000 in Easter for mission work. From the interest being manifested by the Sunday-schools and individuals, the outlook is brighter this year than ever before to raise the needed sum. The trained nurses at the Red Cross Sanitarium are very proud of the recent donations and contributions given their time to citizens, white women of the city a few weeks ago gave the institution $1,000, and the colored women raised $850 on last Sunday. With this amount they feel highly gratified to citizens, the students, the tutition, getting better. Dr. Scott, Whedbee, Merchant and others connected with the Sanitarium are thankful for the needed support at the school. There has been quite a hull among Louisville's dashing, vivacious and charming society girls. This has been due to the Lenten season. The dullness has become chronic, and even those who are not keeping extra exercise are extremely pleased. Society people seem to be taking a long rest and are waiting patiently for the Easter day to arrive, and then the Easter Monday and other days will usher in a month of extra joy. But few of the whistle clubs are playing. Most of the younger set are spending their time reading, while others are mapping out plans for spring festivities. The students are pleased with spring styles that are on display at the various dry goods stores, and from all reports they hope to be gowned in the latest styles and fashions on Easter morning. We are in receipt of a letter from our good friend, Mr. Charles Banks, of Mound City, Missouri, who is a member of the National Negro Business Men's League and president of the Mississippi League. He informs us that his State Bank will be open on Monday, March 30 and July 1. Such well-known business men are connected with the League as Straighten E. B. Topper, Montgomery E. B. Topper, E. H. McKissack, W. L. Reubin, Dr. W. A. Attaway and others. We hope the Business League will be invited to an invitation to be present at the National League here this August. By the way, Good Clothes For the man who wants good ity, style, individuality, couple G. Schneider's new commodio Street is pre-eminently the place Business Suits $1 Trousers $5 and W. G SCH Merchant Tailor WILLARD W. WALTERS New New Men's Hand-T and Top Coa Wipe it off your otherwise good looking face—put on that good health smile that CASCARETS will give you—as a result from cure of Constipation—or a torpid liver. It's so easy—do it—you'll see. CASCARETS 10c a box for a week's treatment all druggists. Biggest seller in the world. Million boxes a month. Mr. Banks, we may be in to see your League, as we did several years ago with Mr. Bush and Judge Gibbs. Mr. P. C. Martin, who has opened up a cigar stand and newspaper store at Tenth Street, is much pleased with the beginning of his street strenge, and is pleased people in the "Black Belt" of this city have been training to learn that a daily and weekly life is at his place, and they are rallying to him. He is leading journals of the race are on sale in the people not being able to keep up with the people in way of race journals of news and opinions. Hon. George L. Knox is being mentioned as one of the spouses of the arrest the Young Men's Christian Association of this spring. It is known by those of the court that counts that Mr. Knox owner and publisher of the FREEMAN is one of the leading Y. M. C. A. workers in this country. Secretary C. H. Bullock is in mind he is a member of the men all over the country that he is desiring to the city, and Mr. Knox will most likely be one of the first." Mr. Knox is well known and has a host of friends in this section. His coming will no doubt be an event of large proportions, and would bring out large numbers in see and hear one of the most successful men in the country. In advance the responsive of THE FREEMAN extends a welcome to the orator and publicist of India and assures him a hearty, Christian and joyous stay in the Falls Cities. As politics should necessarily be a part of all news matter, we shall from time to time be asked to attend both parties. We learn that Mr. George of a friend of the Negro, is being spoken of by many as a candidate for Mayor on the Republican ticket. Mr. Todd is well known as a politician in local politics. Charles Scholl has the best around his head, but also wants to get the place of Internal Revenue Collector. Marshall Bullitt and Walter Glover are both the most high hopes of being remembered at the city offices. As for the Democrats, Mr. Owen Tyler, a banker and business man, may seek the nomination. If there will be a primary, he should be the best. James B. Brown, Col. John B. Castleman, Bingham may be in the race at a convention. As she runs from time to time have something to say of those who will out in the race for their respective offices. Politics in the School Board is supposed to be sewed up, but there is going to be a nice race, we believe, for superintendent of public schools. Prof. R. B. Halleck wants Mr. Marks' job very badly, and there are going to be warm times in the selection of the next superintendent. This means that those trustees that are favorable to Mr. Marks must be elected to tide him over. From all indications Louisville will have another big musical event during the coming spring. Prof. Leroy Tibbs, one of the best musicians in the South and a graduate of Pisk University Musical Department, is now rehearsing a number of the best singers in this community to give a grand affair this spring. Louisville appreciates musicals of all kinds. Every colored performance that comes to this city usually takes away large sums. Local affairs are always fortunate in having large houses. From the interest that is being manifested in the coming event and the class of singers assigned, it is expected to be one of the grandest musical performances that has been pulled off here abouts. CAREY B. LEWIS. Within Reach retailoring as expressed in qual- ified with reasonable prices, W. us quarters at 35 West Ohio See. Call in and let us prove it. 320 and upwards 1 upwards HNEIDER 35 W. Ohio Street R. PERRY WALTERS Store Stock Tailored Suits tts. Specials THE STAGE Williams and Stevens are headliners this week at the Gem Theater, Gary, Ind. Doing nicely, thank you. Anatole, Pierre and Vera have left for Vickersburg to fill an engagement at the Majestic Theater, beginning Monday, April 5. The Lincoln Park will open on Easter Sunday for the summer season. They have engaged the Allen Big Minstrel Company as an initiative. H. G. K. Olmstead, of the professional headquarters, sends regards to all acquaintances in and out of the profession, and says he is still sending out performers. Cherlow Powell's Real Negro Minstrels, forty strong, will play parks this coming summer. Time all booked solid by the National Park Managers' Association. Black and Jones, vaudeville artists, sailed March 31 on the ocean liner, Lusitania, for Liverpool, England. They are based solid for eighteen weeks over the Moss-Stoll Circuit. The Two Tennessee Rosebuds, Lehman Smith and John W. P. Woods, are now in vaudeville opening at the Crescent Theatre, Charlotte, N. C. Monday night of last week. Regards to all friends. Sylvester Russell, the well-known stage critic has been giving a dissertation on the "Great White Way." It is quite masterly, although a little Browning-like in its unfaithfulness. Some people enjoy the ability to mystify. Sign or not to sign; that's the question. Whether its better to sign early in the season at the first opportunity, thus making sure. Or not to sign of taking on something bigger, and perchance lose out altogether. That's the rub. --- The Coleridge-Taylor Orchestra of Pittsburgh is named very formidably. If the organization is living up to the legacy Taylor is leading composer, being highly esteemed in England, notwithstanding the fact that he is of African extraction. Taylor's Kentucky Minstrels are at the Union Theater, New York, this week. The members are; Charles H. Taylor and Harry Haynes, comedian, who marries Harris, comedian, Miller, Garratt, Evan Robinson, Olma Jackson; Griffith B. Wilson, stage manager. Fiddler and Shelton finished a successful week's engagement at Keith's Theater, Boston, last week, and returned for a second week. The company, Majestic, this being their fourth appearance this season. Their season closes in June, and they have had a flattering offer for eight weeks in England. They are playing Rochester, N. Y., next week. James E. Rogers, ex-advance agent of the Eph Williams Famous Troubadours, that company, and is now in Jacksonville, Fla., where he will be pleased to supply his many friends with the famous color illustrated newspaper, The FREE ZEBRA 125 HISTORY, to all friends in and out of the profession. The Majestic Theater, at Hot Springs, Ark, under the management of Al Boyd, is meeting with much success. The Al Boyd Gertrude Soule, Zola Franklin Artie Jenkins and A. J. W. C. Farlin, and the musical staff is as follows: Louis Johnson, director; E. J. Hicks, pianist; Ed Williams, violinist; R. B. Scott, clarinet; Willie Pone, drums Regards to all friends. Taylor's Troubadours just finished two weeks at the Fair Theater, on Fourteenth and opened at Union Theater, Eldridge street, with the following people: Chas H. Taylor, Clem Harris, David Brinkley, Daisy La Tear, Daisy Miller, Daisy Garson, Evan Robinson and Griffith B. Wilson, acrobatic, iron-jawed, eccentric, grotesque comedy, singing and dancing. The Grand Central Theater, at Dallas, Tex. is pleasing big crowds nightly with his special favorites: George Barrett, who still has his old man specialty; Walter Williams, with the goods; Miss Roberta Williams, who is a great success; Miss Emma Johnson, the new face of Johnson, the pleasing with her rendition of "If I Had a thousand Lives to Live." Harrison Bacon, dancer and monologist, who is a screamer; George Barrett, stage manager, will specialize people at all times; T. B. White, musical director; John Harris, propeller. The Exchange Garden Theater, at Jacksonville, Fla., under the management of Prof. J.M. Robinson, is scoring big hits at the public with a number of high-class performers. Among these are Damn Robinson, Glenn, Old Reliable and Chink Floyd. James Hamilton, a known known as Poor Boy, Misses Henderson, Williams, Anderson, M. Payne and Augusta Mines. All are making good at each of the Dixies. Mr. Monroe Table, late of 1966, Mingus, was with us recently, and made the hit. It was as good as the friends. No One Knows. All send regards to all friends. We are packing them to the doors and the ghost walks promptly every week. Mr. Wickley, high-class bartender and mixologists in charge of the H. E. Lee's saloon, will be a de-day. Many friends' Polite and attentive at all times are James W. Hamilton, silver baritone, Trice and Tabor, soprano and eccentric tenor, as well as the Exchange Theater, and making good a very night, taking three and four encovers night-long. It was just out of today. Al H. Wilson's lullaby. "I lost the Be With You," and "Down in New Eng." Under the congenital leadership of Prof. M. Robinson, they are storming the house at all times. Also Mr. James W. Hamilton is as good as our Southern book-ing agent for Southern books. All house and plant shows, hoping to hear from business managers of the Southern cities in show business. Permanent address, 129 Bridge Street, BENLOW'S CHOCOLATE DROPS, PENSACOLA, FLA. We are still in Pensacola, at the Belmont Theater. The show is making good theater. Happy Howe, Butter Mild, Kay Kidney, Billy Henderson, Dave Cross, Fredie, Folks, Stella Taylor, Beaun Hinkle Jones, Stella Taylor, Beaun Hinkle Jones, Bembow sends regards to friends in and out of profession. Paul Carter, Tim Owens, Billy Young, Speedie and John Lee. PEKIN THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY. The show at the Pekin Theater this week is the most that has been seen this season. The fun comedy, "Joe Gans Returning from Golding" is a roaring success. Mr. Robert Clarke is at the Pekin in a long time, and his song "Green from New Orleans" received many accolades. Not like most burlesque prize films, the Green Rober Clarke and Rogers Cary are in the comedy. Miss Waneta sang "Miss Caroline" and was well received. Bad Lever singer "Can't What You Are Waiting On," and repeatedly encored. The conversation be tween Mr. Livley and Miss Waneta was splendidly done. The singing of Miss Waneta, as one of the coming comedy artists, cast was far above the average, and the performances have been the rule at every performance, and made a "ten strike" when he secured the services of Stage Manager Rodgers Cary. His comedy, "Wednesday Afternoon Girls," WANTED AT. THE AIRDOME THEATER. The South's greatest theater for colored people, 122 Swiss avenue, Dallas, Tex. opens on 9th. Specialty people that make good gifts for week are wanted. State all in first letter. Send photos. Must be ladies and officers on the stage. Booze fighters, save your state. You can't use you at any price. Mr. George Centers is stage manager, and wishes to behan from his many friends. Address all in Dallas, Tex. Malone & Dixon, proprietors. PROUD OF THE FREEMAN LONDON, ENGLAND, March 21, 1909. Mr. Wood Knox: I received the two FREEMANS you sent us, and thank you very much for sending the same, also for publishing our letter. We can see how the paper is growing each month, and you don't know how much it is, such a paper, knowing that is is published by our people. I would like to have you send me a copy each week to London while I remain over here, and oblige. GROWN CARLISLE. Of Carlisle and Baker. 186 Shaftesbury avenue. ORGANIZING NEW MINSTRELS. H. D. Collins, formerly of Voeckel & Nolan's Black Patti Troubadours and Dixie Minstrels, in writing The Freeman, says he is at present organizing, and will present the coming season, a brand new collection of comedians, well-known comedians. Heretofera colored minstrels have been sadly neglected in their personal costumes and effects, besides being presented by half-breed, ill-dressed Negroes, picked up with the idea of a comedy show. The show giving no return, and incidentally hurting other shows. This attraction will be under the direction of H. D. Collins & Co., and conducted on purely business basis by the comedians, without no expense in securing the best, our motto being "Not how cheap, but how good." HOWE'S GREAT LONDON SIDE SHOW. Eugene Clark and Huldie Hicks are back again for the season. We have a brass band of ten pieces, under the lead, with the strings of the bass. We opened the season at Atlanta, Ga., March 25, 26 and 27, to good business. Our orchestra is one of the best under the direction of David Turner. Tommy Stevens returned from Havana, Cuba, March 25. He was the guest of the show. Kind regards to Royal, Gem and Amusement people of Memphis; also John Goodlee. John Young and wife send best regards to Jessie Reeves. Lumnie Goodlee would like to hear from Frank Perman. OPENING OF DIXIE PARK AT NEW ORLEANS. The grand opening of Dixie Park, Easter Sunday, April 11, 1999, by Kenner & Lewis Amusement Company, presenting their new attraction, "The Artist with the following artists: Kenner and Lewis, Abbie Pellebon, Myles and Johnson, Sweetie Matthews, Melia Chancy, Milly George, Joseph Reed, Midnight Belles Quartette, comprising Murry, Gray, Miles and Solomon. This company is composed of three musicians: Kenner has always been the people's favorite for high-class comedy, and Prof. Albert Carroll is an able musical director. Kenner put the show on, and the FREE Theater has to see it off, so we know you are the man. CULLIGAN'S NASHVILLE STUDENTS. We showed Fresno, week of March 22, to appreciative audiences. Black Patti showed the Barton Theater, Fresno, on the floor, and the other shows had the opportunity of commingling and renewing their many acquaintances. Messrs. McDuff and Mitchell and wives were hosts at a Chinese supper, given in the evening. Boosier and lady friend, and had the pleasure of again meeting Madam Patti. Mrs. Izetta Hutt joined our show in Boosier and lady friend, and interlocutor, is a second Billy Young, and fast improving. He is conceded to be one of the best elocutionists and linguists on the colored stage. He holds graduate degrees in English and foreign languages to all friends. Permanent address, 1734 Linden street, Oakland, Cal. DANDY DIXIE MINSTRLES. We are back again into Mississippi State, and business is above the average. Our proprietor, Mr. J. D. Nolan, spent the last few weeks makers. He was well pleased at the newly staged first part, and is engaging more performers to strengthen the show for the audience. He smiled when he says good-by. David D. Smith, a very clever comedian, joined us recently, and adds quite a bit to the show, taking three to four encores singing "He's My Affinity." B E. Edwards, a very high tenor, is enjoying and thinks it time for some of the big musical comedies. Monroe Tabor, the black "Al H. Wilson, closed with the recent tokyo new colored theater at Jacksonville, Fla. Charlie (Chick) Jones closed last week to celebrate his happy hunting grounds at Bicknell, Md. Mrs. Kersands paid Billy a flying visit to Birmingham last week. Artha L. Prince met many admirers at Tuscaloosa, Ala. Richard Bradshaw has ordered a new set. Manzie Campbell uses more stelks than any other snare drummer in the business. Alonzo Montgomery, the old-timer, is weared with his symphony (funny) orchestra. Walter Lee is broke, as usual, and A. G. Jones is our car comedian. Next week he will cover the "all-inflict blooms so far." All is well. WHY THERE ARE NO COLORED PLAYWRITERS. BY JULI JONES. The question. "Why the Negro Has No Play-writers," has taken up a lot of space in the different colored papers that publish theatrical news. The question was answered years ago. Some great philosopher wanted to know why, some great canal constructor didn't build a canal across the Desert of Sahara. The answer was that the canal constructor would build the canal if the philosopher would furnish the water for the canal. The same answer fits the one-sided appeal for colored play-writers. If the different actors and critics will furnish talent and houses to produce the plays, they will find more plays than they can handle. But as matters now stand, it would be time and labor lost, as no one of the present-day stars would take the time to read it unless the writer prayed upon his knees that no one but them could make it go. Should THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER the play "have merit, with four or five stand-out parts, it would not see the sign of any of the present-day stars get a manager to furnish the necessary capital to produce a real farce comedy? No, no. Could you get the boiling? Again, no, no! So why should any one waste his time writing plays that never will be used? The one man that would put a dollar behind a real Negro farce company, and that is Robert T. Motts. He is one man with money that believes that the Newman will be her husband. to "run away" with him. "You must have time to consider this," said Cross, "so I should give you with me, and your husband will be saved. If you take the couquet, I will know that your husband must start trial for murder." Helen drops the bouquet, the following night Cross secures a letter. Harding of the murder. At the appointed hour Mrs. Harding arrives, and the letter one man with money that believes that the Newman will be her husband. In reviewing the subject there is one solution that the colored play-writers could put in practice. I carefully hand-tillie it and I could write a play. That would be to write a good force or drama that would meet the demands of the present-day offering in the amusement park. I have to hide his identity, as color certainly cuts a figure, and send his manuscript to the managers, and not to the actors. I have to actress in the thousand who can tell good play after he has read it. Of course, there are exceptions, but very few; as to the question stars, they are simply out of the question, and I can manufacture their own powder. There are one or two things of the past that are worth thinking over, and that might also interest the play-writer. In the play, the writer presented his play to Augustus Daly, the great producer and manager, for a reading. While unrolling his neatly bound manuscript he felt it necessary to make some opening remarks about his work, and every action of the Mr. Daly's wonderful star, John Drew, and that no one could play his play but Mr. Drew. He was also over the play all the time, over Mr. Drew after he had presented his play. He then began reading it very carefully. Mr. Daly gave him his undivided attention, a thing that Mr. Daly was always noted on, if he consented to hear a piece of his play all the time had finished reading, Mr. Daly took the play and read it over carefully. After a long silence he remarked that it was a great piece of work for a youngster. It was also a great piece of work for a very sorry that he could not use it, saying that it would be hard to get any one else to use it, either, since there was only one John Drew; that he could not afford to buy a piece of his work for a man. For what would he do if something should happen to Mr. Drew? The piece would be absolutely of no use to him, and he advised the writer to write plays next that any actor or actress could play, so as to have the privilege of finding his own star and cast. This bit of information from such a man as Augustus Daly should be a hint that he should encourage the ambitious young colored writers to write plays that any one could write. He would write a play for S. H. Dudley, Cole and Johnson, Ernest Hogan, Williams and Walker, etc., as the writer would not have the stars read it, and would not the above stars read it, let alone play it. If one wants to know just what managers of colored shows think of colored actors doing the least bit of drama, you can judge by the brief argument: George Walker, of Williams and Walker, had an actor once in his cast that was doing just a little dramatic stunt. The manager came up to Mr. Walker cold turkey and asked him to part out of the show. Mr. Walker explained that he had engaged the man for the season and could not discharge him without a reason. The manager said, "I don't know what he did with his salary every week." Mr. Walker said no; that the man had rare ability and was doing his part better than any one in the cast; also that it was up to Williams and Walker to do something else besides make a fool of himself and his race. Mr. Walker won his point after a bitter contest. But this just goes to show what the managers do with actors. In the scene in Cole's movie do something else besides the actor. Another incident shows what the managers and the public think of the Negro doing something out of the ordinary in a Negro show. In the scene in Cole's movie do something else besides the lieutenant asked for volunteers to take a dangerous fort, every man stepped forward and volunteered to sacrifice his life for his country; it was a question at every performance whether the audience would be impressed. All the players what chance a writer would have to write a play for colored actors. Those dramatic critic-actors who are appealing for colored play-writers should find the houses players for the plays; the plays are ready. ERNEST HOGAN'S HISTORICAL PAPERS. Ernest Hogan, the well-known comedian, is publishing a sries of papers that will be published in the next few weeks, creedingly valuable to the stage critic and the chronicler of Negro history. It appears that the stage of all civilized races is being created, or an index in token of the progress from time to time. It will not be different with the colored people of America, who must in the most part come from the lips or the pens of their own people. When the history of the progress of the race is being created, the stage will be included, right alongside the palpit, the school and whatsoever is Negro endeavor. Mr. Hogan is building better, more diverse, and more authentic for drawing so liberally on his rich experiences, and authentic, since he has lived through and with of what he pre-created. His future papers are anxiously awaited. "THE IDLERS." A four-act play by Hadden Chambers, Americanized by Marion Brooks, presented by the Pekin Stock Company at Pekin Theater, Chicago, week of March 23, 1909 Cast: Mark Cross.....J. Ed Green John Harding.....L. E. Chenault Simon Strong.....Jerry Mills Capt. Merryweather.....Charles Gilpin Bennett.....Harrison Stewart Galen Harding.....L. E. Grace Kate Merryweather.....Nettle Lewis Mrs. Cross.....Pearl Brown Mrs. Stanmore.....Mac White The extensive vogue of the presentation of "The Idlers," by stock companies and the country, has established its merits beyond the country; it has made its way to the shelf of standard modern melodrama, so an extended recapitulation of its merits at this time is necessary. The presentation at the Pekin was the same as it would be at any other stock house of similar attainments, no difference in the type of characters, Americanized as to locale and names of characters. Well, I might add Harrison Steward was allowed to talk ad lib. beware of the word "ad lib." Harrison had to have his say, or we South Silers would make a noise like a crimp in the box-office. The young comedian, however, was in place, and never threatened to overdo. The curtain discovers John Harding and wife, newlyweds, happy in the home. Harding has just gone into the next room, a�-hard man, and his wife and the admirer of Mrs. Harding, calls and deals claims of Mrs. Harding being paroxysed by his love and resentment of her marrying, some one else. Cross is on the point of having a new wife. Mrs. Harding asks: "How, you wait and meet my husband?". No, was the reply but at this psychological moment the husband appears (as his husbands are in the habit doing). The company is meeting a new woman, "You have, me before" the young wife asked. No, was the hesitant reply from both, but we hear in undertones that they had met before in the room. "Years before, I'm going to be a Gentleman Jack, as he was at that time called, had killed a man and run away, and was now in grave peril, for Simon Strong, the brother of the murdered man, had worn off his life. I'm going to be a brother. When Simon Strong arrives (and he comes in a hurry), Mark Cross entrances himself as "the man in the middle". When the house he had long de-concentration, prosecute, and demands to know the cause, her husband hasn't the heart to tell her, and leaves her alone with Cross. The insidious Mark takes full advantage this time to go to the house of the man in the quicouty's hand, and while outwardly sympathetic, he relates the story of the murder as bluntly as he was capable of, and drops the tip that he is one can save him over the time. Mr. Harding has a husband who has to be a craftress. Cross, pretending to be led by her pleading, but really leading her, bargains to save her husband, the finding will get to the home. His Cross's room will be clock the following night prepared to "run away" with him. "You must have time to consider this," said Cross, "so I will expect your answer by the sign of patience." If you drop it, it will mean yes. You will not go to go away with me, and your husband will be saved. If you fail to drop the bonquet, I will know that your husband must stand up to the murder. Helen drops the bouquet, and she follows the Cross secures a letter from Strong enough Harding of the murder. At the appointed hour Mrs. Harding arrives, and the letter is sent to her. Having gained her point, she begins her journey, and has just gained her point and is ready to make her departure, when her husband is heard entering. She hides, but the finding of her fan and other corollary inclines her suspicions, and he demands an explanation, and they are rather exciting when she walks out, to be denounced by her husband in a jealous rage. Her husband is saved, and in the end she understands. Perhaps a conviction of the moral significance of its story, or its presumably impressive homily of "idleness," which may be the fault of the audience, plays was interesting, and all agree that it is by far the best Pekin offering to date. There were two important scenes that could have been strengthened, I risk the suggestion: The first meeting of Harding Sting, and the dropping of the bouquet by Mrs. Harding. Some of them, when scenes would have been more intense if only the people concerned had been on the stage, as the others did not know what going on, and were not concerned. Their process, and the demeaning from the intensity of the scenes. In the proletariat that you bring inactive people on the stage, in the same proportion do you reduce the strength of your scene. Mr. Green, the star polar, while he did not shine like the star which was a good thing for the production—had his character well defined. With a definite poise, he never forgot he was Mark Cross. When others had the stage he displayed a vivid vibionic expression, at times giving an indication of humility. Mr. Chenault, as John Harding, had a more vivid opportunity to display different moods and emotions. In the third action, if necessary, amazement, contempt, resentment and humility, he allowed them to be more other. Mr. Chenault, though capable, often missed the gesture that would be the natural accompaniment. For example, when Cross, in the third act, draws a revolver and fires, his (Chenault's) expression indicates that he has not always been so far away from him. Mr. Mills won't quite do; is entirely too mannered, and never for once convinces that he was the brother of a murdered man, and the father of a hard, too but, as they would say in the gallery of a nickel show, "He ain't got 'em." Miss Grady was not always convincing. There is no excuse for her smiling in some of her most serious scenes, but as a whole she is not a man of the little pleasing graces of an attractive woman. Her emotional scenes are her best. Possible Nettie Lewis, dainty and girlish, as Kate Merryman, to be improved. I heard some one say, "Isn' she a dear jewel?" I answered, "She is that," and she is. The remainder of the cast had little to do. She was the first dramatic effort of the Pekin Stock Company, and the production was really worth while. "Charity begins at home" is an oft-repeated assertion. Indianapolis, then, is the subject. Perhaps no one city has sent out so many well-equipped people for the production of the show, who have been favorites for years is Jacob Fiddler. I mention Fiddler because he is one of older class in the profession rather than because he is the best exponent. This is why he is more famous, is more good, right in vaudeville, where he is please all manner of audiences or resign his job. When last heard of he had not resigned. Fiddler was one of us—played with us, went with the girls; he gave no answer to the questions, was quite a lad, but I guess the thing was in him. He was not precocious, nor did he stay at school any too long; he went, however, for quite a while. By and by he began to develop; did bits of character come out and before we knew it. Fiddler was out in a minor show; it was the entering wedge. Jake, as he is familiarly known, was one of the best-natured fellows that ever lived. He was a laugh. No one knew whether he was pleased or not. He was bent, consciously or unconsciously, on making friends. Older and more jokeful Jake! No one grudges him his success. He kept to his lines—a character artist. He was not of rough it in the show business, so in recent years he took on singing, making a success of it. He would rather do China, where he grew up. He overgrown at this time—would make one of the "Two Johns" without making up. Fiddler and Shelton recently appeared in vaudeville at one of the leading theaters of this city. The act, which was musical and character work, went big. R. Byron Shelton—"Ruby" sounds better in Indianapolis, where everybody knows he has a great capital. The "Fiddler-Shelton proposition. He got his music in various ways; he was precocious, and had a prediction for the show business; he went to it as if he were ordained for it from the beginning. It was rather amusing to know of him arranging and transposing the most important without having to deal with the training expected before such things are done. But he did it. At least to the satisfaction of those concerned. He was seen in the small shows a while, where he graduated up to the big shows. Shelton was none too fond of the road; he tried to return to the leading me to the time that Fiddler tried to retire more than one time, but could not stay retired. Shelton did what he could along his lines for several years, playing, conducting concerts, and so forth. Finally the call of his first love was too strong to go unheeded. He is gifted in manner, and who would have a difficulty to quit. It is since he can deliver the goods. He has a splendid baritone voice, and looks the professor with his fine face and eyeglasses. I had the pleasure of chatting with Ernest Hogan in his dressing room between the acts. I had seen him with all the glamour high lights and all the ghosts of the ghosts. I had seen the always greeted audiences that always greeted him. Now I was to see the man who made the people laugh. In other words, "I was to see the 'inside,' and I was to see the man who makes his watch run. One would think Hogan an unlettered man from the way he presents himself on the stage. He is a man in the place of the man so far. He is a life education; he is very different to many who have had occasion to take a drink with him. Hogan is gentlemanly, talks well, is a man who is so good that he talks well. He is able to make intelligent excursions into the most forms of general knowledge. As he talks along, one feels like taking a long time to know how to get back to the acknowledgment of what he is in contradiction. He talks music, knows music. He showed me the strong construction of the man that he was familiar with it. He, I think, said that it was an old English instrument; it looked very much like a car. He had a long time of so much stage and strive on top—full of keys. I saw him smear on the black grease paint. A slight tremor came over me, but he was used to it, slapping off on the stage with the stage. I had a long leg of the stage, bowing, rebowing, and then bowing again, and then saw the laugh go off almost too long. He had a long time of the night of the audience. Then I saw him wash the grime off, and "Richard was himself again." Then the great vacant building, when he was left off, was a long age. He was after a lot of laughs in Jocund mirth, was one vast pall—the violent contrast made the heart ache. Behind was the lifeless mechanism—grinding masques—reminder of his day, when all shall have gone to their stinches. --- Speaking again of the Indianapolis talent. I notice that Hogan in his reminiscences mentions John as one of the people he had his calling—it was the theatrical. It was at a time when the colored people had been the theater business. Just why the older people thought so poorly of the stage gets clean past me. It won’t be the way that I am. “There ain’t going to be any more old Negro people. In these days one no bows to years; we bow to all the mammas and daughters; papas and sons, and nothing is E. B. Dudley, (Musician) cornet and violin, locate or travel, capable of leading band and orchestra. Only reliable Mgrs. write. Address E. B. Dudley, Egmont Hotel, 512 Bridge Street, Jacksonville, Fla. thought about it." In John Howard's days they did not think any too well of John for being a theater man. But he was the goods. The strain was in the family. His sisters were gifted elocutionists, one of whom is now well known in Indianapolis society; they call her by a name that sounds like "Maun" I can't say much about John's acting; nobody discussed it; no one was permitted to discuss it. It was the devil's work, and it was let alone, I used to watch him very much when he got home, because he was an actor man. He was doing something that the white people were doing, and I liked that. No, I wasn't contrary at all. I liked individuals of parts, and the reason I know it is because I remember them—almost only them. If John, many years ago, when I was a child, should step in the office and say, "Hello, Willie," I would say, "Hello, John Howard," without looking up to see his face. I see his face. I hear his voice as if it were yesterday. --- George Temple is another Indianapolis thespian of the old school; he, like Howard, felt that he was born to act. If he felt that he was much else, no one in these parts knew him. He was somewhat of a Bohemian, seemingly. He enjoys the hurrah incident to the business. Apparently money was a secondary consideration. Temple wanted to act, wanted to be a big company, and sign with a big company, he would double up with some one, or go single; any way to be at his post. Then there's a moral, and really touching. Don't you see, some people, even if they were them even as fate? Before Temple was born the genius or what not that disperses mankind into the occupations had decreed his disposition. This, at least, without the need for a doctor of medicine, fluences, compelling this or that. Temple was sort of a routabout in the profession, and simply because he was born too early. He served in that; he paved the way for education to follow. Education is proving a factor in shaping the actors for doing good work. As to her physical form void of artificial accessories, I don't know. Don't know that she ekes out nature. Perhaps torture, nor do I mean to. But of course it is possible to be a re-creation for stage purposes. And which suggests the favorite debate of ye older time literary. Which is that phase will no longer be pursued, since it may arouse suspicion. And besides, none of us are the wiser in either event. The long preamble leads up to the conclusion that we like to be the superbest woman creature of the colored stage in toto. When this is said all the advance misgivings will be excused or pardoned. Those with at the proper moment, who they a eris not forgotten, SWEL. CUBS WIN OPENING GAME. Defeat the Hoffman Blues Before a Large Crowd—Notes of Game. BY JESSE PALMER. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Special—At the Louisville Cubs Park, Twenty-eighth and Garland streets, a crowd of 2,500 fans greeted the Cubs and Hoffman Blues, Sunnyville. The Cubs and Hoffman Blues will host an alliant plays and plenty of errors. The Hoffman Blues lack team work. The Cube inside and team work was almost perfect, and the team was the best. The feature of the game was the playing of Center Fielder Robinson. The showing of the Hoffman Blues was certainly a surprise, and with a little more of team work they would hold their own in first-class company. The score was 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 8—3 Blues . . . 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 8 Errors- Hoffmans; 9; Cubs. 5. Left on bases- Hoffmans; 8; Cubs. 4. Two-base hits- Briscoe, Booker. Three-base hits- Lola, Smith. Double play- Jones to Mayfield to be Smith; Struick to By. Double play to be Murphy. 2. Base on balls- Off Martin. 1. Hits- Off Martin. 3; off West. 5; off Falkner. 6. Time of game- 2:05. Umpires-Nutter and Smith. NOTES OF THE GAME. Briscoe did not have a chance in left field. Robinson played center as it should be played. Smith, of the Hoffman Blues, carried off the batting honors. Mayfield, of the Hoffman Blues, played a splendid game at second. With a little coaching Pitcher Murphy would make a valuable man. The Cubs seem to have two first-class backstops in Mitchell and Collins. The Freeman for sale at the following statewide Walnut, N.J. Ninth street, Louisville, Ky. The Hoffmans would like to arrange games with any amateur team, the Louisville Giants especially. Address Curtis Johnson, 501 Lampton. One of the features of last Sunday's game was the good work of the umpires. Not a decision was questioned, which well for the managers of both teams. A. B. C'S OPEN SEASON TO MORROW. Fast Independent Team to Clash with the Colored Champions. The A. B. C., colored champions of Indiana, will clash with the "Taste Tells," the fast independent team of this city, in their opening games, a double-header, in the opening attraction at Northwestern Park for the last three seasons, and as these games played have resulted in about an even break for both teams, the team endeavor to take these games. Last year the opening game resulted in a ten-inning game to a draw, 5 to 5, and the other team to a win, 10 to 10. These scores show that the teams are very evenly matched. Manager Sheridan, of the T. T. has, is strengthened his team for the season, and he has seen with the A. B. C. s. Both teams have been practising for the opening of the season, and each team is confident of annexing these games, which promise to be two games in a row. For the season, the lineup for to-morrow's games is as follows: B. C.'s—Merida, 2b; Todd, 3b; Talber, 4b; Davis, ss; Shawler, 1b; Griffin, 4b; Higbee, p; Board, 1b; Gordon, c; Prim, c. Taste Tells'—Dunn, c; Mason, p; Giffin, p; Testee, ss; Strugles, 1b; Cook, 2b; Powell, 3b; Spellman, ss; Dobbing, 2b; Hughes, c; Buchanan, rf. ORGANIZER WANTED The U. O. W. of A. greatest secret order of its character in existence. Duly incorporated in the U.S., it is reliable wanted everywhere as Deputies to organize new Camps and Courts for the purpose of caring for curing members, for which we pay liberally. For particulars, by-laws, etc., inclose 4c for postage. Address The U. O. W. of the National Camp, 659 Sixth St., Louisville, KY. SHELBYVILLE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Miss Gladdus Watts is improving in health....Mrs. Lafayette Estes will be able to return home in a few days....Dr. D. E. Skelton, district superintendent of the Indiana district, delivered two powerful sermons Sunday, after holding his meeting on Saturday evening....Mr. Manuel Montgomery has purchased an automobile....Rev. Henry Steene, ex-pastor of the Second M. E. Church, has been holding services here the past week....The trial of Stephen Marshall will take place next Monday in the Circuit Court room....Mrs. Anna Russell is able to be up once more. THE FREEMAN AT CHICAGO. Geo. Knox's Barber Shop, 5542 Lake ave. Hyde Park Shoe Shining Parlor, 110% B. Davis, 3532 State st. J. C. Barber Shop, 2110 State. E. D. Burts, 2636 State. E. H. Paulhner, 3104 State. Tho. H. Jackson, you bet. Jno. H. Jackson, 261 29th st. Ed Felix, 368 30th st. W. T. Mason, 1617 Benson ave., Evanson, Ill. THE ROADMAN'S GUIDE—New book tells how to make money at Political Rallies, Grecies and Places, with Stands, Shows, Greetings and how you how to make Hot Chili, Tomales, Candy, Orange Clder, Root Beer, etc., and how to get up amusements. Explains new plants and schemes for making money easy. A valuable book of information. Price, 50 cents, post free. Send for it to day, this ad may not appear. HINSON CO., 659 Sixth St., Louisville, KY. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice.—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for mail, as the names will appear four times and then returned to write or if all performers would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at once. Gentlemen's List. Bruce, W. A. Jones, Simon Boyd, Al Kirk, Frank Paueregard, Happy Mason, Elis Brom, Ralph Moppin, Pearl Collins, H. D McQuillay, Moses Dunsmore, S. S Powell, Clarence Edwards, Ray Lyons Rawles, H. L Harp, Harper Stewart, Richard Johnson, E. A Washington, H. B. Jones, Will Woodley, Robt. Ladies' List. Cook, Anna. Cook. Anna. Three or four colored acrobats, singers and dancers, to join Pick Act. Must be good and small. Address Miss Cozy Smith, 3002 Lake Park Ave., Chicago GET A COPY of the beautiful, pathetic song, "Could I Recall the Days Gone By," words and music by W. J. Harvey. Shapira publisher, Broadway and 39th, New York City. Order at any music dealer. WANTED Good first class colored ball players. For particulars address Jake McFarland, Pres. Marco Baseball club, 16 S. Market St., Dayton, O. PERFORMERS & MUSICIANS Both male and female, for season of forty weeks. Note: We expense nobody this season, as we carry a privilege car and the people can order what they want to eat or can go out and get meals. ADDRESS PAT CHAPPELLE, Owner and Mgr. "A Rabbit's Foot Co." Box 702, Jacksonville, Fls. ERTY! and violin, locate or travel, capable only reliable Mgrs. write. Address 2 Bridge Street, Jacksonville, Fla. Case Ball Club, LER, Prop. home and abroad. We bar no good be solicited. Address, BUTLER, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. The Gossips Are Saying That the National Afro-American Council is no more. That Dr. W. D. Crum simply preferred to walk out, rather than be "fired out." That the Hon. J. C. Napler, of Tennessee, is booked for "something good." That Indiana is not to be overlooked when the "pie" is passed around. That Howard University is to begin on her $50,000 Carnegie Library in May. That the disfranchising amendment, to be voted on in Maryland this fall, will not pass. That the "Black Cabinet" is still doing business at the old stand in the national capital. That the average Negro is managing to keep from getting excited over the tariff question. That industrial training is not to be discontinued at the Morris Brown College in Atlanta. That John C. Dancy will remain on the pay roll of "Uncle Sam"—nevertheless and notwithstanding. That the National Afro-American Press Association will be called to meet in Baltimore late this year. That the Boston Guardian has moved again, because it finds it cheaper to skip out than to pay rent. That Dr. John Harmon, a prime mover in Atlanta's recent Methodist Church row, has been "harmonized." That the National Negro Fair at Mobile, Ala., is to be aided by a big appropriation at the hands of Congress. That the business manager of the prosperous A. M. E. Zion Publishing House at Charlotte, N. C., is a "Bird." That R. W. Thompson, Indiana's "original Taft advocate," is to be handsome "recognized" at Washington. That Editor W. H. Steward and Lawyer Albert S. White are conceded to be Kentucky's "national quantities." That colored candidates for office should be keen-sighted enough to see inviting places not now held by Negroes. That, despite all of the apparent disadvantages, the Negro's best opportunity for development lies in the Southland. That the political spotlight flickers so that it is difficult for the most ambitious amateur to remain long in its center. That the Christian Recorder will be moved, bag and baggage, to Nashville, where it should have gone long ago. That the Southern Negro who works faithfully and attends to his own business in decency and in order is never lynched. That Emmett J. Scott ought to be chairman of the commission named to investigate conditions in the Liberian Republic. That President Taft will "make good" on the race question, if the Negroes just give him time to get around to their case. That Rev. R. C. Ransom may become pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church when the term of Dr. J. H. Welch expires. That Dr. A. M. Curtis will show the next meeting of the National Medical Association some new wrinkles in modern surgery. That Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Coating Bruce has brought order out of chaos in the public schools of Washington, D. C. That State Librarian J. C. Gilmor, of West Virginia, is to be retained throughout the administration of Governor Glasscock. That the bourbon South is not really pulling any wool over the keen eyes of President Taft—that diplomat of diplomats. That colored visitors are warmly received by President Taft and Secretary F. W. Carpenter at the White House in Washington. That Clarence Cameron White, the eminent violinist, is to play for King Edward VII at the conclusion of his studies in London. That success awaits Grand Master W. L. Houston at the Chicago bar, as the partner of that seasoned veteran, Lawyer E. H. Morris. That the Negroes of the North, East and West will furnish electoral votes are to have their innings under the Taft administration. That Gilechrist Stewart ougt to be made a brevet colonel as a reward for his valuable services in solving the Brownsville problem. That Bishop George Wylie Clinton would make an admirable member of the Jeanes Fund Board of Trustees, in the even of a vacancy. That the stockholders of the Negro Development and Exposition Company still have beautifully engraved certificates that's in. That the oftawksent Dr. E. W. Williston can have the post of Surgeon-in-Chief of Freedmen's Hospital at Washington for the asking. That "H. R. M.'s" anonymous lucubrations on the Washington public schools running serially in the New York Age are extremely silly. That Booker T. Washington had bigger crowds following his train in South Carolina than a presidential condition on a stumping tour. That Texas will get the next State tour which Dr. Booker T. Washington makes in the North, with North Carolina well on the waiting list. That any would-be leader can get himself "mentioned" for most any old place to have a small consideration to the festive press agent. That the fellows who fought Taft for the nomination are more vociferous for official recognition than those who gave him the heartiest support. That nobody seems to it worth while to apply for the office of the Auditor for the Senate, now held by one Ralph W. Tyler, of Ohio. That Lecturers Charles Stewart and D. Webster Davis, who look enough alike to be twin brothers, are to "double up" for a continental tour next season. That Editor Roseo Conkling Simmons has taken a contract to return the Hon. Joseph Benson Foraker to the United States Senate two years hence. That Drs. F. G. Shelton, L. G. Jordan, Charles S. Morris, Albert S. White, J. Milton Turner or A. W. G. Sango would not refuse the Liberian mission. That Ira T. Bryant, secretary of the A. M. E. Sunday-School Union, is getting better results than have been achieved by any previous incumbent of that office. That Walter R. Farmer is an active member of the Negro Movement, which supported the Democratic party as against Roosevelt and Taft. That Miss Hrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocutionist, may play a matrimonial engagement at the conclusion of her proposed tour of the Pacific. That T. Thomas Fortune's wife will never write to her, Fortune is wise and directness until he gets back on the editorial page of his first and only love—the New York Age. That the Missionary Bishops sent by the A. M. E. Church to Africa are not finding the job a "cinch," and are said to be anxious for a transfer to work in this country. That Giles B. Jackson has concluded THE FREEMAN, AN IUTRITED COLORED NEWSPAPER Clinton, the accomplished hostess, and Dr. Washington made a brief but highly feelitious address, in which he expressed gratification on meeting the colored people of the city, this being his first time in Charlotte, although he had passed through a number of times and had been most favorably impressed with its evidences of growth and development. He could see signs of progress made by the Negroes in all parts of the city, and was much pleased with their modern churches, complete with well-equipped assets. He told his hearers not to be discouraged, that the Negro had more friends than enemies among the white people of the South and had not should pay more attention to the things they were trying to do for us than to the things our enemies are trying to do against us. He urged them to measure property master trades go into business and endeavor to excel in the professions. He thought friction was good sometimes, as opposition brought out the sturdy, determined character of a peo-ple and made them eager to achieve big results. A WOMAN'S JUSTICE PRIDE IS HER HAIR. Rev. P. S. Lewis, pastor of the First Baptist Church, responded to the address and gave some interesting statistics touching the topic of the most recent citizens of Charlotte. Remarks were made by Mrs. Marie L. Clay-Clinton, wife of the Bishop, extending welcome to Dr. Washington to the church this party. Mr. Clinton, the private secretary to the eminent Tuskegee, delivered a happy address, expressing the thanks of the visitors to the lavish hostess, Mrs. Clinton, the Bishop, Clinton, and Mr. J. H. Washington also made remarks of an appropriate nature. Early Sunday morning the party left for Rock Hill, the first stopping place in the State. On the return from the week's stay in the Palmetto State, Bishop Clinton, who accompanied the party, had for his guests the opportunity to meet the C. manager of "Thompson's National News Bureau," and Mr. Charles Stewart, the only colored representative of the Associated Press, both of whom took care of the police department of the memorable tour. Bishop Clinton's home is the finest owned by a colored man in the city of Charlotte, and is easily one of the finest residences in the entire city, regardless of the size of the home. It has a large attic, with attractive gable windows. The roof is slate, and the architecture is an artistic combination of the colonial with the best modern type of architecture. The three sides of the house, supported by massive columns, and the interior is finished with Flemish oak. The color scheme is alive green, ashes of roses, old white, and yellow, with various rooms with exquisite taste. The rooms are large and well lighted. The reception hall, the drawing room, music room, dining room and library are models of beauty and convenience, and four of the rooms are furnished with casions, making the home adaptable to social functions of the most elaborate character. There are two commodious bath rooms with porcelain tubs and washrooms, and a large kitchen with high-quality. A steam-heating plant is to be installed at an early date. A carriage house, reached by a macadam driveway, a well-stocked poultry yard, a springly-looking garden abounding in spring vegetation, and a large kitchen constitute the exterior surroundings. The structure stands majestically on a corner, facing North Myers and Eighth streets and South Myers and Eighth streets. Bishop Clinton's property holdings in Charlotte, including Elmhurst Manse, several tenements and a number of unimproved lots, are estimated to be worth upwards of $15,000. Bishop Clinton is generous to subscribers for many newspapers and magazines, is a member of several beneficial fraternities and has substantially aided a dozen or more promising young men and women in securing their education and livingstone College and other schools. On the evening of the 29th Bishop Clinton will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his election, and he has been sent to friends in various parts of the country, and the occasion bids fair to be the most notable social event that has ever taken place during the race in the State of North Carolina. Special to THE FREEMAN. A new Hope Baptist church on the $25th, preached by Rev. McDade, the C. M. E. Methodist pastor. It was one of the greatest sermons ever heard in Greenville by a new congregation, orations delivered by Messrs. C. Lawson and G. O. Neal, Mrs. A. Fisher and A. D. Chisolm were splendid and will be long remembered. Adkinson was number of ceremonies., Mrs. Culberson, Mrs. Ella Hampton, W. S. Wright are convalescent., Mr. Tom Pratt was low at this church. McDade is his house raised, which is quiet an improvement in looks., Mr. Grisson is remodeling his home., Prof. T. W. Pratt has bought the beautiful lot of McDade, made preparations to move his house on it. ...W. J. Cobb, of Wolf City, lectured at the M. C. E. M. Church Friday night, which included a popular porter of the Beckham Hotel, was off from duty a few days on account of illness. Mr. Robert Saynes, the popular porter, was off from duty a few days last week on account illness. Mr. Louie Turner, of Sedalia, Mo., is able to be about again. The brother Mr. Turner was laid to rest in Avenger Tex. He is now incepted the second call of New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. McBade has started Bibrew will begin his revival next week. ...T. M. Hollaway and his baseball nine are in Fort oWrth for a three days' bat "I am pleased to say that after suffering for years from rheumatism, I have been cured by Dr. Shafer's treatment. All my pain, science and stiffness disappeared as soon as the unfeel- ing was taken out of my blood. It is wonderful how much he can tell you after an examination of your uprightness. I can recommend adding an honest and skillful specialist." GEO. N. WRIGHT, Burgettstown, Pa. Mailing case for urine and book describing my system of treatment sepsis free. Consultation and opinion free. Fees reasonable. JOHN F. SHAFER, M. D. 455 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. DESIGNERS, ENGRAVERS, ELECTROTYPES 23 West Pearl Street INDIANAPOLIS Both Phones 1870 H. B. BRIDGE. Fancy and Staple Groceries, Canned Goods, Fruits, Vegetables, Teas, Coffees, Spices and Meats. Old Phone, 2 on 276. 1502 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. DO YOU WANT MONEY? IF SO, SEE ME. I loan on Jewelry and all articles of value. Rates Reasonable. L. LEVENSON, 212 Indiana Ave. *Successor to Leonard Schurr. Watches Dish, Glass and Cut Glass. Silverware and Cut Glass. 838 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. that he will not try to tote the Negro Building of the Jamestown Exposition to Richmond until after the warm weather is over. That Judge Robert H. Terrell is as happy his new appointment as a boy with his bright red-top boots, and that his host of friends are as happy as he is. That Louisville is making active preparations for the meeting of the National Negro Business League in August, and that the attendance will be a record-breaker. That the Rev. Richard Carroll, of Columbia, one of South Carolina's tallest buildings, to say his castor in the ring for a congressional nomination in his district next year. That industrial schools on paper and orphanages that are invisible to the naked eye are not thriving in this day of financial Sherlock Holmeses, who watch where their money goes. That the hosts of old-fashioned "take-care-of-the-sick-and-bury-the-dead" societies are giving away to organizations that buy books, and develop live business enterprises. That the Republicans of the South will have to build up a bona fide party organization, instead of an office-holders' trust, if they expect to stand well with the present national administration. That there will be fewer Negroes in the thirteenth congress than the civil service competitive regulations that there were in the twelfth census, under the modified "spolis" system in vogue in 1900. That the rigid examination required for entrance into the consular service effectively bars out every man, white or black, who is not a college graduate, a constitutional lawyer or a commercial expert. That it will take a heap of mean talk from Ben Tilman to undo the splendid way he looked to the promotion of an "era of good feeling" between the races in South Carolina. That Lwyear Thomas L. Jones is the favorite of the bar of the District of Columbia for police judge—an officer whose patrons each day are two-thirds colored, from justice should be tempered with mercy. That the appropriation of $66,400 for the Western University at Quindaro, Kan., indicates that Register W. T. Vernon is not losing sight of any good things that could bring into the net of his progressive school. That Bishops Hood and Harris may be supervised by the General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion, whom permitted to rest after their arduous and constructive labors for the uplift of humanity and their beloved connection. That the resolution requiring the A. M. E. Missionary Bishops to remain for twelve years in the Dark Continent is not binding on Drs. Heard and Johnson, because the decision was adopted after their election, and was not made retroactive in its effect. That Rev. W. D. Chappelle, president of Allen University, at Columbia, S. C., is "in bad" with the right-thinking people of that community for his pig-headed refusal to allow his students to turn out and participate in the Booker T. Washington, during "the Wizard's" recent visit to the Palmetto capital. That Editor W. Calvin Chase, of the Washington Bee, wants to be Recorder of the State Court. Whitfield McKinlay, Jesse Lawson, J. H. Lott, W. R. Farmer, John R. Marshall, H. W. Steward, H. T. Eubanks, W. H. Clifford, Henry Lincoln Johnson, and a list of others HON. H. T. EUBANKS. Member Ohio Legislature, Cleveland District. Hon. H. T. Eubanks is a member of the present General Assembly of Ohio and a product of the Bourbon State of Kentucky. He went to Cleveland in 1903 and has been active in politics for a quarter of century. His request of Mark Hanna he was nominated and elected to the legislature in 1903, was nominated and elected again in 1908. In 1904 was instrumental in securing an appropriation for "Wilberforce University," and ever appropriated for a colored institution at one time by any state in the Union. The present legislature succeeded in putting Wilberforce University in state colleges, so that Wilberforce could [Name] HON H. T. EUBANKS benefit by the Carnegie Foundation Fund, which is set aside for worthy retiring teachers. In the General Assembly of 1904 voted for Mark Hanna for U. S. Senator, the year before he took for U. S. Senator, in 1909 in the General Assembly voted for T. E. Burton for U. S. Senator. This probably breaks the record for all colored representatives as to voting for U. S. Senator. Mr. Eubanks consented to become a candidate for Recorder of Deeds, after the earnest solicitation on the part of a great many influential men, believing that he is in a better position than any other colored man of the state, are uniting on him as their candidate, and as the position has been held, he felt that this is an opportune time to place their claim and make the fight. BISHOP CLINTON'S GUESTS. Dr. Booker T. Washington and Party Tendered Grand Reception En Route to South Carolina at Elmhurst Manse. CHARLOTTE, N. C., March 25—Dr. Booker T. Washington, fictiously known as the "Wizard of Tuskegee," and recognized as the founder of America, and for that matter in the world, stopped over here on his way to South Carolina, where he was to make a tour of the state. He was not only a vocational status of the Negro people. He was tendered a grand reception Saturday night at Elmhurst Manse, the beautiful Episcopal residence of Bishop and Mrs. Crawford. The house was handsomely decorated for the occasion and many of the leading citizens of the thriving place came to pay their respects. A dainty lunchun was served by Mrs. GREENVILLE. TEX. CURED OF RHEUMATISM heumatism, I have been cured by treatment. All my pain, soreness disappears when I take out of my blood. It is wonderful how much he can tell you after an examination of your urine. I can recommend him as a helpful specialist, GEO. N. WRIGHT. Mailing case for urine and book describing my system of treatment sent free. Consultation and opinion free. Fees reasonable. JOHN F. SHAFER, M. D., 455 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. 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Agents wanted everywhere to sell this wonderful HAIR GROWER Soft, Silky and Long? Does it comb easily without breaking? Is it straight? Does it smooth out nicely? Can you do it up in any of the charming styles, so it will stay, and make you proud of it? Is it long and full of life? If you cannot say YES to all of the above questions, then you need Write Quick for Terms. Bought, sold and exchanged. All kinds of Furniture and Stove repairing. Upholstering and packing and creating for shipment a special Agent for Diamond Mirror Plating Co. Old Phone, Main, 3555. 881 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis. Flowers Remember Easter April 11th. BILLINGSLEY, 201 N. Illinois St. SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK. SCRAPS FROM THE SPORTING WORLD "Oh you Jack Johnson!" A captain in name does not always name a captain in fact. The Louisville Giants are expected to play in this city during the season. A Sunday baseball bill passed the House in the Minnesota Legislature last week. The American Association believes the Indianapolis Sunday schedule will remain as arranged. Indianapolis lost its first exhibition game to Philadelphia by a score of 4 to 3, but won the second, 4 to 1. Miss Mary Hansen, of the Iowa City high school, holds the high-jump record among girl athletes—4 feet 9 inches. The fellow who makes a home run does more for his team than the fellow who boasts on how hard he can slam the sphere. It is just as hard to find an unipiece with good judgment as it is to find a player with the same ability; neither can be feared on the street. Biehard Jackson, captain of the Quickstrike baseball team, of Paris, Ky., has organized the team for the season, and it is open to all comers. The A. B. C.'s and the T. T.'s will clash to-norrow in a double-header at Northwestern baseball park. This will be the of the games to be played at the park. Battling Nelson, lightweight champion of the world, has an offer to fight Paddy King, the Australian lightweight champion. Nelson has been offered $10,000, win lose or draw. Miss Jack Johnson has become about as widely known as her husband by the assasinter that she is a white woman. Johnson's memoir of the white race seems to be a "bushster." The Biehard A. A. Club has put the ban on Packey McFarland. The Chicagogoon knocked down Referee Sheehan when the Dale Deshaye a draw. Harry Glimore, manager of White City, had apologized for the actions of his lighter, which Before Jack Johnson arrived in this country it was all Jim Jeffries. Now Jack is here, the wind is blowing another way, when Burns comes marching home (of course, not now, but just as soon as the court-plasters can be re-ruled), things will make a second change. Every dog has his dog. If Jeffries refuses to fight Johnson, the champion will be on Corbett if he is in earnest with his challenge. Corbett says the supremacy of the heavyweight division must be returned to the whites. Jim's press dope, like that of Jeffries, is only to add to his tape press. The two Jim's fighters, "mon" before footfights, and neither is in a hurry to meet the champion of champs. The Indianapolis team of 1908, which won the pennant of the American Association of that year, created favorable comment throughout the circuit, mainly because Hoosiers and their opponents, they were not settled by the whole team, but each member held his respective position, and Manager Carr represents this local team. This team was rowdyism among the players and even among the fans. It is quite noticeable and at times annoying at some professional and amateur games, especially when the team is cohesively unsportmanlike times of disagreements, which often lead up to the fans becoming a little unthoughtful. What managers should do is to give a manly team, arguing the rules of sportsmanship, it is no excuse for you to forget yourself. A player should not lose his head, regard those who are in the position to dictate to him as having a chance to play winning ball above all be a champion, a thing which is not an impossibility. DIAMOND DUST FROM DALLAS. Play ball! Will the Lelands take all three games here! The public expects a clean game this season. Classy teams will get patronage, so its up to the managers to put forth their best efforts to obtain good players. Greenville, Austin, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Dallas will have several semi-professional teams. The fans of Dallas, Texts, are anxious to see the Leland Giants, the world's co-host of the Big Game. The Giants are scheduled to play there April 24, 25, and 26, as well as playing at Fort Worth, Waco Temple and Marshall, Texas. Before the Chicagoans leave for home the big State will see some great ball playing. TO SAIL FOR LONDON. Sam Langword to Leave for England —Will Fight Before N. S. C. NEW YORK—Sam Langford will sail for London on April 21 to meet any man the National Sporting Club may select to appear against him. Clark Johnson signed to meet the Boston Bears, then signed to Sydney for the Burns battle, but he has since repudiated the contract, saying that he can make more money by staying in this country. Langford met the National Sporting Club's representative yesterday and put his signature to the articles of agreement signed. Fitzpatrick, Johnson's former manager. PAYS FINE OF $200. Jack Johnson Convicted of Charge Put Against Him by Girl. NEW YORK—Jack Johnson, the world's champion heavyweight pugilist, appeared in court to answer a charge preferred against him nearly two years ago here by Aimee Jones Douglas, in court Johnson's appearance in court Joseph Netherland, a neo porter, was arrested, charged with attempting to bribe Miss Jennifer to stay away from court. Netherland said that she was a friend of Johnson, but that the fight was about his alleged effort to bribe the girl. After a hearing, Johnson was convicted, and a line of $290 was imposed, which he paid. Netherland was arraigned before a magistrate later on the charge of attempting to bribe a witness. He declared that he made the charge to Aimee Douglas, and that he never paid $50 in his life. He was held in jail. He was awaited the action of the grand jury. LOUISVILLE GIANTS PLAY Open Season Tomorrow Afternoon— Have a Lot of New Material. LOUISVILLE — Special — The Louisville Clubs expect to maintain the record this season that the last year as being the champions of the game, the first game of the season to-morrow. Maurice Lancaster has secured the following players: James Emery, Louisville, ticket held; Darius Walton, Memphis, ticket held; Roni Walton, Memphis, ticket held; Dallas Carter, Pittsburgh, Pa. ticket based; John Puegh, Memphis, tennison ticket; George Brown, Paducah, ky, tennison ticket; Edward James, Souson, Texas, first baseman. HEIGHT 6FT. 1½ INCHES NECK 17½ INCHES CHEST 46 INCHES BICEPS 16 INCHES FOREARM 12½ INCHES WAIST 39 INCHES WRIST 7 INCHES THIGH 27 INCHES CALF 18 INCHES WEIGHT 245 POUNDS HEIGHT 6FT. 1¼ INCHES NECK 17 INCHES CHEST 43½ INCHES BICEPS 14½ INCHES FOREARM 13 INCHES WAIST 33 INCHES WRIST 7½ INCHES THIGH 22½ INCHES CALF 15 INCHES WEIGHT 200 POUNDS Fight Fans will Find These Measurements Interesting. Cairo, Ill., pitcher; Hale, Paducah, Kv. pitcher; Tom Means, Indianapolis, Ind. career; Warren Coleman, catcher and captain; Janet Sauer, first base, and Claud Sheets, catcher CHANGE IN FOOTBALL RULES Field Goals to Count Three Points Change Relating to Penalties Other Changes Made. NEW YORK—An important change in the football rules was made by the intercollegiate football rules committee, in the motion of points for a goal from the field to the change, it is said, was to prevent two goals from the field counting more than a hard won touchdown and goal. In the motion of points for a change, members of the committee said that it would reduce the importance on teams of star field goal kickers. Another change of importance was one designed to prevent confusion in the scoring. The members had been incurred by one team for the play, by giving the offending team the option of saying which penalty shall be imposed. A change was made in the rules relating to a touchback, so as to relieve some of the hardships of the team down under its own goal, especially when it has been forced to make a touchback. The rule gives the team making the touchback two rushes before the kick, while the old rule only provided the option of kicking out or keeping the ball for a scrimmage on the field. A rule was adopted that when a center feints or makes a fake attempt to pass the Jeffries HEIGHT 6FT. 1½ INCHES NECK 17½ INCHES CHEST 46 INCHES BICEPS 16 INCHES FOREARM 12½ INCHES WAIST 39 INCHES WRIST 7 INCHES THIGH 27 INCHES CALF 18 INCHES WEIGHT 245 POUNDS Fight Fam ball, his team shall be penalized five vards. Another change relating to the enforcement of the rules is that no penalty can be imposed to carry the ball over the line, either for a touchdown or a safety, when the referee must immediately stop when the referee blows his whistle for a foul. There was some confusion last year in respect to the fact that a ball after a foul was blown. No change of moment in the rules relating to the forward pass was made, but the rule was clarified in one feature, so as to allow one foot behind the scrimmage line shall be out of play and cannot handle the ball. Heretofe the rule confused the referees when a ball was thrown than a foot but less than a yard behind the line, and the rule now makes the dead zone more definite. Heretofe the rules confused the referees of the various players, and this would be remedied by its inclusion hereafter. The official committee on the interpretation of disputes was appointed to serve through the next season. This is a new committee, and its members are Walter Dahlstrom, E. E. Hall, Paul Daskalb and W. S. Lansford. Crawford Blagden, of Harvard, and Parke H. Davis, of Princeton, were appointed on behalf of officials of the B. Fitzgerald of Princeton and B. C. W. Savage, of Oberlin, resigned. WHEN THE LEAGUES OPEN RE- SPECTIVE SEASONS. Leagues. Date. National League. April 14 American League. e. April 14 Eastern League. April 14 Purple League. Association. April 14 Southern League. April 15 Pacific Coast League. March 15 Western League. April 15 Central League. April 15 Northwestern League. April 17 Tri-State League. April 28 Connecticut League. April 29 Atlantic League. May 20 Virginia League. April 22 Tennessee League. May 6 Central Association. May 1 South Atlantic League. April 15 League League. April 15 Southern Michigan League. May 11 Wisconsin-Illinois League. May 6 Wisconsin-Minnesota League. May 11 Carolina Association. April 22 Kansas State League. June 14 Eastern Association. May 25 Illinois-Missouri League. May 15 JOHNSON IN NEW YORK. Big Champion Greeted on Arrival with Much Enthusiasm. NEW YORK.—Special—Jack Johnson was royally greeted on his arrival at New York City. Monday of last week. He was THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER met at the Grand Central Depot by a throng of people, most all of whom were champion found it almost impossible to get to an automobile which was decorated and which stood at the curb in readiness for a long parade, which took place immediately after the victory, he was the recipient of many questions. Johnson said that he had been misquoted when he was in Austrilla. About Jeffries he said I want to fight him. I want to fight him because I think I can lick and there'll be a lot of money sight. I want to fight him the world, but the one I mostly want is Jeffries, because there'll be a lot of money in that fight. You understand. I ain't mean to fight him as a business matter. Otherwise I—well, you know, I kind of like him. He's a fine big fellow. My money is in him. He's a fine big fellow. I tell you on the square, if I don't hear from him, I might let the whole thing slide. I don't want to be following a man around when he's gettin' my money you understand. "An' I'll tell you one thing mo'. If I fight him an' he whips me, Jack Johnson is going to be the first man to shake his hand when it's over. I'd know then that we were going to do something, don't the same thing with Tommy Burns, mean as he treated me. My gracious, there is surely one mean man! He used language to me I wouldn't repeat. An' I was fighting him as nice an' careful as well. I could punch at him, could be called a foul. His best friend was referech', you understand. "What am I goin' to do? Don't know s and Johnson Co s will Find These Measurements I till I see Casey. He knows. Ought to see this chile over on the other side. Slit down the chile, and I see the black seagran in my face—you know I never smoke nothin'—but I'd just put it over in one corner of ma mouth an let it go to bones for fightin' McVey in Paris. I offered him eight thousand for his losin' end, but he said he was to strong over there to A. BASEBALL NOVELTY. Harry Levinson, the popular hatter, has gone all opposition "one better" by offering to the "fans" a hat free each day. The person holding the lucky number inclosed the number of fans, a winning number each day. The purchasers of programs are the only eligible parties, as the numbers are placed in programs only. Colored "fans" will do well to provide themselves with the programs, as is the case with sports, and you will certainly get what you draw. ELLISVILLE. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. D. Hesil has been on the sick list....Home Mission Missionary Mrs. G. B. Johnson was here last Sunday, and met the sisters! Home Missionary Society Monastery, where she is now school on account of sickness...Miss Ima Shanks, after visiting her aunt in Kansas City, is back in school again....The monastery preached last Sunday by Rev. Goodwin. Everything was intelligently carried out....Melrose public school, near here, closed down a very successful session last Friday with an interesting program, renamed the teacher, deserves much credit....Miss Mary Crosby has closed her school and is at home....Miss Ruth McCanty has closed her school at Eastabuchie, and is now home once more. Our school is progressing, which is most damaging is I-regularity in school. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN The Wednesday Art Club gave a delightful box social Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Edward Mallory. Quite a seaum ques evillud. Mrs. Eva Monroe of Springfield, was the guest of honor. Austin Carter left recently for Chicago, Ill. He was called there by the board. The Domestic Social Club met recently with Mrs. Hattie Mossy on Keswick street and was royally entertained. Mrs. Emma Odgen, of S. Ebey street, received word recently of the serious illness of her sister Quinn. She Mossy at her bedside, Mrs. John E. Robinson, of S. West street, is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Martha Wilson is able to be about after a serious illness. Mrs. D. D. Thomas is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Samuel McCalister, of Marion street, has ben seriously ill, but is som better. The Friday Art Club met recently with Mrs. Elia Coen, on S. Fayette street, and was royally entertained...Mrs. Charles Speeh, on Anna street, was a Peoria visitor, and Mrs. Elizabeth is now still very ill...Mrs. John Easley is now Goltara avenue...Mr. James Redding left recently for LaMo on account of the illness of his wife...Rev. E. M. Harvill is in charge of injure herself very bad, and Mr. and Mrs. Davidis has the Death, Funeral and Burial of Moses"...Mrs. Sophia Ward, of S. Ebey street, had the misfortune recently at the Herman's millinery store...Miss Herman's millinery store, is on the sick list this week. Mr. Jones was called recently to St. Louis on account of the serious illness of his brother Isaac Jones...Mrs. Geneva Brown led at the store, at Jones 32 Madison street. The funeral services were on the Mt. Emery Baptist Church and were largely attended. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. J. W. Kirk, assistant to the Mt. Emery Baptist Church, in this city March 10, 1890. To August 24, 1907, to Arthur Brown, a teamster, and is survived by him, her father, another, four brothers and one sister. The mother, four brothers and one beautiful Interment was in East Cemetery. BOONVILLE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis, of Newburg, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robt Broenot last Sunday...Mr. Ural Reed, Evans, last Sunday...Mr. Kyle Jackson, of Arlington, Ky. spent last Sunday in this city...Go. Martin was in Evansville Sunday...Mr. Ben Simmons is in Evansville Sunday...Mr. Ben Simmons was in Boonville Sunday...An tempt is being made to organize a K. of compared HEIGHT 6 FT. 1 3/4 INCHES NECK 17 INCHES CHEST 43 1/2 INCHES BICEPS 14 1/2 INCHES FOREARM 13 INCHES WAIST 33 INCHES WRIST 7 1/2 INCHES THIGH 22 1/2 INCHES CALF 15 INCHES WEIGHT 200 POUNDS Interesting. [Courtesy of the Louisville Times. P. lodge. Meetings for this purpose are being held at the M. E. Church on Tuesday night night at the M. E. Grace on Ladies Night. The church raised $23.8 in cash at the Baptist Church Sunday…Mrs. Louis Martin has returned from Springfield. Ill…The boys have organized a ball team and has named themselves the Boonville Giants. Geo. Brown, manager…Joseph Jones, captain. I. Brown, manager…Joseph Jones, captain. I. Church, Church Sunday, evening. XENIA. OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN. Unwraveled. Smith is now representing Washington. RECEIPT THAT CURES WEAK MEN-FREE. 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Don't let anyone persuade you to buy a marked-down, out-of-date hat when you can get one that is right in style, quality and making for $2.00. Ice Cream and Fruit Ices. Phones: New, 1390, 4882. } Old, Main, 2066, 2067. } Office & 713-715 N. Illinois St. Factory GREAT COMPEER CIGAR, 5 cts. Quality Sells It. Wolff Distillery Co Old Mail Order House. All kinds of Wet Goods. 634 West Market St., Louisville, Kentucky. Monypeny Hammond Co.'s Club House 5c Cigar. John E. & Frank Walter, PROPRIETORS OF All Orders Promptly Attended To. Telephone 209. 810-812-814 Clay St., - Louisville, Ky. The High Rollers! The High Rollers! M. B. Abyssinia Buffet. Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Cold Home Beer always on tap. G. H. TAYLOR, Prop., 825-829 Indiana Ave. - Indianapolis. Old Phone, Main. 6208 SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. A. G. Rogers, Telephone, Citizens, 7289. 155 N. Third St. . . . 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Boys Exchange Buffet A full line of Wines, Liquors and Cigars always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all. When out for a good time, stop in. Brutus Owens, Prop., 483 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. The New Savoy Bar AND CAFE First class line of Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco. Headquarters of the I.B. P. O. Elks WILLIAM ROBERTS, Prop. Scip Williams, Mgr. Frank Whitney, Mixer. 440 Indiana Ave. New Phone 5838. SALE WHATS $2. month, all the year round we are sell- yone persuade you to buy a marked- get one that is right in style, quality WSON, Pennsylvania St. Count 'Em Illinois St. & Antrim, SURRERS OF and Fruit Ices. Office & 713-715 N. Illinois St. Factory GREAT COMPEER CIGAR, 5 cts. Quality Sells It. Distillery Co. All kinds of Wet Goods. - Louisville, Kentucky. E THE Hammond Co.'s the 5c Cigar. Frank Walter, DENTORS OF Brewery, R SALE Added To. Telephone 209. - Louisville, Ky. Rollers! Headquarters for Turf and Hotel men. Thoroughly up-to-date sporting place. Wines,Liquors and Cigars Every Friday night souvenirs given to ladies. A prize to the one holding the lucky number. You will be entertained by our best local talent. Music every afternoon. J. ALEXANDER, Head Bartender. Telephone, Calumet, 852 2252 State St., Chicago --- The woman who wears an Ayres hat Easter Sunday can be assured she will not see her "double." Each hat is different, is made with a certain type of woman in mind. The hat to suit you and to match your gown can be found here, or we'll make it. Paris models, if you like, picturesque styles bedecked with plumes or sometimes very simple, but so distinctive. A New York or London hat, if it pleases you. These with a style and individuality peculiarly their own. From our own work rooms you'll find some close, rivals of the imported models. In fact, a great many of them are copied from the hats shown at Paris openings. Deft fingers have worked wonders in these reproductions. Prices start at $5 and from that advance to $50 and $80. —2d floor, south. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. Marlon Shelton is visiting her grandparents at Franklin. Mr. Irvin Sly, of French Lick Springs, Ind., was in the city recently. Mr. James Lawson, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city for a short stay. The Woman's Improvement Club will meet next Thursday with Mrs. Rose Hummons. Mrs. Essie Thornton was called to Chicago last week on account of the death of an aunt. Mr. Frank Burgess, of Evansville, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cable last Sunday. Mr. Wirk Kirk, of Quincy, Ill., will be home to visit his mother, Mrs. Martha Miliam, April 14th. The East End Needle Club met yesterday with Mrs. Gertrude Jackson, $29 West North street. Rev. B. F. Farrell, pastor of Mt. Parran Bridge, spent several days at St. Louis this week. Mrs. Mamie Huffman is spending the week with her husband, Prof. W. H. Huffman, at St. Louis. Miss Mittle Bolden, of North Missouri street, president of the Junior Ewporth League, spent the winter. Mesmedes Belle Davis and Lena Stone will return to-day from Mobile, Al., where they have spent the winter. Miss Amanda Dehazen left Monday for Michigan, after spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. G. W. Martin. Prof. James G. Brown, of Berea College, after spending the winter with family, in West Vermont street. Mr. W. H. Smith, well known in the profession, was in the city last week, en route from Cincinnati to Chicago. Mrs. Mary Lawson has returned from spending the winter at Hartford, Conn., with her son, Augustus Lawson. Donna Mitchell, of Augustus Lawson, Minstrel program is a star. Don't fall to see them Monday at Tomlin Hall. Frank Golnes, a well-known hotel man, has gone to the City Hospital for treatment. He has a complication of aliments. Mrs. Ada Ingalls and Mr. John D. Morris, the husband, have married Thursday at their innside in Fayette street. Dr. J. H. Ward will address the Metropolitan Literary and Historical Society at the Metropolitan Baptist Church Wednesday night. John B. Robinson, secretary of the Lexington Conference, went from here to Greenfield to attend the Northern Indiana Conference. Mrs. Anna Hudson Wilson and Eyrett McGee have been attending Marhay Medical School at Nashville, Tenn. Have returned to the city. There will be a special musical program Easter at Shiloh Baptist Church, at 4 p.m., given by the New York Club of the Y. C. W. All in the woods. Mrs. Maude Beatty, accompanied by her little daughter Ellen Jacques, attended the funeral of her cousin, Walter Burden, at Richmond, Ind., last Monday. George W. Chevius was in the city Wednesday en route to his home at Los Angeles, the New York and other parts East, where he has been on business. The Woman's Improvement Club is holding an Easter sale to-day of home-made cake and potted flowers at the miliary avenue. Mrs. Susie Anderson, in Indiana avenue. The Young Women's Guild of the Second Church and having a sale of home cooking at the Eureak drug store to-day, at Indiana avenue and California street. The Research Club met Thursday with Mrs. Stokes, a teacher, at the street. Mrs. Stokes read a paper, subject. "The Best at the Price No matter what the Price." MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY, 342 to 358 Mass. Ave. GROCERY SPECIALS Saturday Sale 10 pounds of best H. & E. granulated sugar with purchase of $1.00 or more of groceries Saturday for... 3 qts. navy or red kidney beans Saturday for... Best pure lard, in 3, 5 & 10 lb. pails, per pound... Best grade butterine, Saturday, the lb 25c, 20c and Fancy seeded raisins, full lb. packages, 3 for... Mother's, Pawnee or Quaker oats, 3 packages for... Marott's fine flavored 20c coffee that others ask 25c for, Saturday, the pound... Whenever you fail to get our trading stamps with your order, you've neglected something See the handsome premiums on the 3d floor. If you have stamps on today and are saving stamps and get something for nothing you thought you couldn't afford. --- “Art and Literature of Scotland.” Mrs. A. C. Clayborn read a paper on current topics. She was Susie Cassman, well known in this city, but who has ben a resident of St. Paul for some years, died at Chicago last week. She was a sister of Mrs. Julia Turner, formerly of this city, who now resides at Peel. The Red Moon Whist Club entertained at the residence of Miss Mary Brooks in Camp street. Prize winners were Miss Jessica Browne, glass; Miss Jessica Samuel, piece of Havilah china; Mr. Meriweather, deck of cards. FRAU FRAUS TO ENTERTAIN. The Frau Fraus, one of the leading social clubs among the young married women of the city, has issued invitations to its fourth annual hop, to be held at the Masonic Club on April 23. The club has become noted for the excellence of its entertainments, and its guests may depend open an enjoyable evening. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. HAS WITHDRAW FROM STATE CONVENTION. After mature deliberation and a thorough canvass of the membership, Charity No. 1, the oldest of the several lodges of the organization, a meeting held last Thursday evening, decided to withdraw from the State Convention. WAIT—Meet me at Tomlinson Hall Monday evening and attend the Summer League Minstrels. SHRINERS' BANQUET. A banquet was given at Tomlinson Hall Wednesday evening by the members of the order of the Persian Nobles, Mystic Shrine. A seven-course menu was interspersed by toasts. S. Gray was toast-steamed. T. Terry breaded and fifty guests were seated at the table. The exercises began at 9 o'clock, and lasted until 11. The company was confined to members and their friends. There was no dancing. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store. 352 West Washington street. EUREKA CLUB WILL ENTERTAIN. The Eureka Pleasure Club will give a ball Easter Monday night at Masonic Hall. Music will be furnished by Russell Smith's music department, and the holder to a chance on a $15.00 silver set. There will aso be a prize waltz. The officers are Cliff Camd, president; Bob Schwartz, Harry Towsend, secretary; William Butler treasurer; Chas. S. Brown, floor manager. "HIAWATHA." As the rehearsals proceed for the presentation of "Hiawatha," the real artistic drama, which drama is brought on by the drawn, which drama is given onstage, will be in the hands of a capable cast, who are working hard to produce the very best of the work. The event will be Mills Hall, Thursday evening, April 29. The entertainment promises to be a society event, and the Woman's Improvement under the ausepis ausepis the play is given over as a visual application for tickets, which will be placed on sale early in the coming week. Mrs. Lillian Brown, president of the club, is the given role and will read the lines as the play progresses. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. NOBLE N. VENABLE IS DEAD Won Many Friends by Politeness—Succumbs to Tuberculosis. Noble N. Venable, for three years operator of the west elevator in the Federal Building, died Saturday at his home, 739 Indiana avenue, of tuberculosis. He was the first elevator operator to be appointed by the Federal Building, was built, and he continued to work there until his health made it necessary for him to resign last December. Before he accepted the position in the government building, he was active interest in the County Court House for about two years. Indianapolis had been the home of Venable most of his life. He was prominent among the colored people of the city, taking an active interest in the Knights of Pythias Lodge and the Summer League. Among his white acquaintances he was noted for his extreme politeness, and he was known among all his friends as a man of active interest to be survived by his wife. His funeral was held Tuesday, Mt. Marian Baptist Church. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The confidential talks given at the Colored Y. M. C. A. on Sunday afternoons are proving a big success. Last Sunday every seat was taken, and the talk given by H. W. Hammond is enjoyed by all. Next Sunday Dr. H. L. Hummons will be the speaker. His subject will be "Syphilis," the greatest plague the world has ever known. These meetings begin at 3:30 p. m. on Sunday. The program is age. No person under that age will be admitted. Music by the Colored Y. M. C. A. Orchestra. The Literary Club will hold a Dunbar play on Sunday. Special program. All men are invited. Don't forget the Bible classes on Wednesday, at 8:15 p. m., and Sunday at 8. Get your tickets early and avoid the rush at the Summer League Minstrels at Tomlinson Hall next Monday evening. SUMMER LEAGUE MINSTRELS Monday Night, April 12, at Tomlinson Hall. Arrangements have been completed for the fourth annual minstrels of the Summer League at Tomlinson Hall next Monday evennig. New okes, new faces and new songs will be the controlling feature of lineups best suited for comedians in the state will furnish the amusement, which is guaranteed to THE MUSICIAN THE TWO COSBYS. kep rollicking from the rise of the curtain to the close of the program. A large attendance is already assured by the advertiser. After the program is rendered the hall will be cleared and a promoten will be enjoyed by all that desire. Get your seats and avoid the rush. THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER The genuine Carter's Rhematic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Bliod, druggest. Indianapolis. Ind MISCELLANEOUS Claman Bros., Imporsers and Roasters of Teas and Coffees. Reliable colored agents wanted everywhere. Something new. Experience unnecessary. Light and clean work. Good pay, credit given, outfit free/ Chowning Card Co., Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED—A wife by a young lawyer of good habits. Must be good looking, of good purchase, intelligent and morally above reverence. Must have a good girly dress X. Y. Z., 544% Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED—Nest young lady to make home with cultured family. small. Excellent facilities for piano lessons and study. All conveniences. Reasonable wages. Fine chance for placement in A. W. Naylor, 630 S. 3rd street, Springfield, Ill. Ladies and gentlemen should prepare to earn larger salaries. Courses for Tandems, Bookkeepers, Stenographers, Civil Service. Also Languages and Bible courses without leaving your home or present occupation. Light College, Mulhill and Spring College, Baltimore, Md. for full information now. WANTED A few bright, energetic men and women (colored) who have some experience in agency work to travel, make cut rate sales of our Tollied Preparations, and appoint local advertising agents in Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Alabama. Must be good talkers and willing to work 60 days on commission before being put out as aary. After the sixty days preparatory work we pay all good representatives a monthly salary and all railroad fares. All answering this ad must be able to give bond for $20. No cash wanted. Address once, McPherson Specialty Co. Dorchester, Va. Easterly Millinery At Reasonable Prices. (Miss Glenn's Old Stand.) 554 Mass. Ave. Fashionable Millinery. John Dierdorf Co. Piano Manufacturers These Pianos are manufactured under the Dierford Patents, and have proven to be superior to all others. "Firing up the prospect promptly attended by the public" 5156. Prospect 883. Factory and Salesroom. IN THE LEAD. Private Dining Room in Connection. C. Ralnes. 416 Indiana Ave. NEW WEST ST. FISH MARKET has opened with a full line of strictly first class Fresh Fish and Poultry. Oysters and Game in season. L. E. NORTON, Prop, 1116 North West Street. Easter Millinery! LATEST DESIGNS, SPECIAL PRICES H. M. WILLITS, 350 Indiana Avenue. TO LET—HOUSES. Rms. Rent. Camp St. well, clistern... 5 $15.00 Wool Oriental... 6 12.00 Susquehanna, city water... 3 West McCaulley, well, clis- The Freeman is the leading Negro jour- Pth 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. Any thing 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. Straighten Your Hair DEAR SirS: I have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and easy to comb and also starts a new growth. (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) For many years of success has proved its merits. The hair is soft, kinky or curly-hair straight, soft and glossy and easy to comb, and arrange in any style desired consistent with its length. It is also soft and easy to invigorate the scalp, stops the hair from falling or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless - used with splendid resin treatments. Perfect for scarring. Delicately perfumed, its use is secure as ladies of refinement everywhere declare. Ford's Hair Pomade has imitators. Don't buy anything else alleged to be "just as good." If you want the best results, buy the best Pomade—it will pay you. Look for this name If your druggist cannot supply you with the genuine, we will send you One bottle regular size for Three bottles " " " " $ .50 Four " " " " 1.60 Six " " " " 2.50 One bottle, small " .25 We pay postage and express charges to all points in U.S. When order is sent Postal or Express Money Order. All orders shipped promptly on receipt of price. Address The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co., 1E East Knight St. Chicago, Ill. FOR'S HAIR POMADE is made only in Chicago by the above firm. Agents Wanted Everywhere You'll Find Us at our best now with our new and beautiful Spring and Summer fabrics; and "Our Best" means a good deal. It means as fine an exhibit of high class woolens as you'll ever see. It means a careful selection of the choicest weaves of Europe and America. Suit or Top Coat $15 and up to Measure. Illinois Tailoring Co. 142 N. Illinois St., near Ohio. THE GRAND LEADER E OPPENHEIM 338-340E.WASH.ST. Jackets $3.98 Jackets Jackets for Women, of stripe covert cloths, with large pockets, regular $6 value, sale price... $3.98 Suits for Women, of panama, 32-inch jacket, trimmed in bengaline silk, circular gored skirt with button trimmings, regular $12.50 values, special. $8.95 Skirts for Women, of panama, circular gored, trimmed in satin bands and buttons, other styles plain tailored, up to $6.50 values, special ..... $3.98 Silk Petticoats, of rustling silk taffetta, in plain and changeable colors, tailored styles, $5 and $6 values, sale price . . . $3.98 The young man who expects to cut some figure in his community—and what young man does not?—should save his money. He can not begin too young or too early. The accumulation of money, particularly with a young man, strengthens his character and places him in a position to do things and take advantage of the opportunities, which are certain to come. The majority of our successful men have made their start in this manner. This strong company, the oldest and largest in the State of Indiana, welcomes the savings account of every person desirous of saving and getting ahead. Make the start to-day. Three per cent. paid— THE SAFE RATE. THE INDIANA TRUST CO., Capital, all paid in. .. $1,000,000 Surplus, all earned. .. 450,000 WITH A BOOK AND A PIPE and a good gas or electric lamp, what more does a man want to spend a comfortable evening? He wants to be part and that part of the programme will be perfect. Our lighting fixtures are very attractive and most of them are made them in many designs and for every purpose. and a good gas or electric lamp what more than in want to design a comfortable evening? Let us furnish the lamp set that part of the pro- gramme will be perfect. Our lighting fixtures are very attractive and most convenient. We have them in many designs and for every purpose. C. Aneshaensel & Co., 29-33 East Ohio Street. Watches $6.50 buys a fine 15-jewelled Watch, "thin model." I have a limited number at this price. Each watch is guaranteed a good timekeeper. Come in and let us show you this watch before they are all gone. CARL L. ROST, DIAMOND MERCHANT, 15 N. Illinois St. The Claypool Hotel is Opposite Me C. H. & D. EVERY SUNDAY Decatur and return $1.50 Hume " " " $1.25 Bloomingdale " " $1.00 Special train leaves 7:00 a. m. Leave Decatur returning 6:30 p. m. Rushville and return 50c Connersville " " " 75c Bushville and Connersville tickets good going and returning on all trains (regular or special) of Sunday for which sold You' at our best tiful Spring "Our Best" In summer and winter the Gas Range does the cooking—in winter the Heater is handy to keep the kitchen warm with a coke fire and it also does some of the cooking. This keeps the kitchen cool and healthful in summer, comfortably warm in winter and saves a whole lot of time, kitchen work and expense. Complete $25.20 Cash $28.00 in Ea CT" Gas $16.20 Cash Range Alone $18.00 in Ea CONNECTED FREE. Indianapolis G South Pennsylvania St ATER NOVEL All Shades All Styles Is Made by Exe oes Fitted by Expe WE HAVE THEM. styles in Pumps and Street Ready for Your Inspection L. Ladies' Shoe R 0 North Pennsylvania Stre n Route to Ch New Train Service Pullman Car Parlor and Dining Parlor and Dining Sleeper ready at 9 p. m. and from Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE T LIVE, HUSTLING Price Comp "PERFECT" G Range The Indi 45 South EASTE Price Complete $25.20 Cash. $28.00 in Easy Payments. "PERFECT" Gas $16.20 Cash. Range Alone $18.00 in Easy Payments. CONNECTED FREE. 45 South Pennsylvania Street. Shoes M Shoes WI All the new styles Ready J. & K. La 30 North Monon R New Leave Indianapolis 7 00 a. m..... 11 45 a. m..... 3 10 p. m..... 2 48 a. m..... All trains to and from WE WANT LE All the new styles in Pumps and Street Oxfords now Ready for Your Inspection. J. & K. Ladies' Shoe Parlor, 30 North Pennsylvania Street. Monon Route to Chicago. New Train Service Leave Indianapolis Arrive Chicago 7 00 a. m.....Pullman Car.....12 10 noon 11 45 a. m.....Parlor and Dining.....5 40 p. m. 3 10 p. m.....Parlor and Dining.....8 05 p. m. 2 48 a. m.....Sleeper ready at 9 p. m.....7 40 a. m. All trains to and from Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE, D. P. A. WE WANT LIVE, HUSTLING AGENTS! and we want them quick. ers is an addition proposition. On the Negro town of Taft, a thriving milies from Muskogee. And the northwest, a city of 30,000 inhabitants to hustlers, only. See make money for you. The Johns Brown E position. Our additions are the "Booker T. W. a thriving Negro educational center" on the hill. And the "Highland's Addition" to Muskogee 4000 inhabitants, 10,000 of whom are Afro-Ameri only. Send references in first letter. Write Johnson Investment Town Bld'dg, Muskogee, Okc Ours is an addition proposition. Our additions are the "Booker T. Washington Addition" to the Negro town of Taft, a thriving Negro educational center on the Midland Valley railroad, 12 miles from Muskogee. And the "Highland's Addition" to Muskogee, the metropolis of the Southwest, a city of 30,000 inhabitants, 10,000 of whom are Afro-Americans. We pay liberal commissions to investors, only. Send references in first letter. Write us at once and we will make money for you. The Johnson Investment Co., Brown Bld'g, Muskogee, Okla. JOHNSON & WRIGHT CO. A woman is standing in front of a large, ornate wood stove with a large oven and a large pot on top. She is holding a large loaf of bread in her hands. lete $25.20 Cash. $28.00 in Easy Payments gas $16.20 Cash. Alone $18.00 in Easy Payments ONNECTED FREE. Manapolis Gas Co. Pennsylvania Street. R NOVELTIES Trade by Experts Fitted by Experts WE HAVE THEM. in Pumps and Street Oxfords now for Your Inspection. Dies' Shoe Parlor, n Pennsylvania Street. Route to Chicago. New Train Service Arrive Chicago Pullman Car.....12 10 noon Parlor and Dining.....5 40 p. m. Parlor and Dining.....8 05 p. m. eeper ready at 9 p. m.....7 40 a. m. a Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE, D. P. A. VE, HUSTLING AGENTS Our additions are the "Bocker T. Washington Addition" to Negro educational center on the Milam Valley railroad "Highland's Addition" to Muskogee, the metropolis of ants, 10,000 of whom are Afro-Americans. We pay libr and references in first letter. Write us at once and we con Investment Co. Old'g, Muskogee, Okla. easy Payments. easy Payments. as Co. street. TIES experts erts