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AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE COLUMNS OF THE FREEMAN IS READ BY MORE THAN 100,000 PROGRESSIVE AFRO-AMERICANS EACH WEEK. CAN WE INTEREST YOU? INDIANAPOLIS MAY 8 1909 PUBLIC LIBRARY THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOLUME XXII NUMBER 19 TAFT WILL GO SLOWLY IN FILLING OFFICES No Immediate Changes in Sight Major Brooks is in the Limelight - Truth Wanted About Liberia - Social Pickups. Special by Thompson's National News Your correspondent holds no brief for President Taft and makes no pretense of being the official spokesman; nor do we claim to be the official spokesman in general way, the foregoing is an outline of the impression the magnetic Chief Executive is making upon the colored citizens who are kind enough to call and pay their respects when they come to town. As the man-up-a-tree sees it, there is no likelihood of any changes at present in the line-up of what your correspondent is so ago denominated as the "Black Cat" appellation which, by the way, has stuck to the accepted as a legitimate title. There never was a moment when Auditor Tyler head was in jeopardy. No Negro exception, stands close with one possible exception, stands close with another. does this crudite, clever, resourceful successor worker for party success and racial success worker for party success and racial success worker for party success and racial stands upon his record as a jurist of the first rank and is insignable as the Gibraltar. Assistant District Attorney has made good and has covered more territory of the Department of Justice than any man who has ever filled the position. he may to stay. Word now comes by "trivial" because a source that is deemed reliable, that Raney Dancy, about whose head the storm has raged the fiercest, is booked to remain as the particular incursion to the South. Dancy was among the first to declare for the after the refusal of Roosevelt to be the captain for the Presidency, and no man in it was in greater demand or not rendered did he. There are dozens of candidates Mr. Dancy's shoes—many of them men who no ablest type, but if any of them has been President Taft any good reason why he was removed—aside from the fact that he was to rotate their way, they have yet to be invited to attention of President. Space forbids them at this time of the merits of the various applicants for admission to the "Black Cat." Suffice it to say that if there is a vacancy in the keep future, the people here inhabit will be treated to a shock. their rumors come to us touching the Laffort mission, the Haytian mission, and assistant registership of the Treasury, but nothing of a definite nature be heard. Anderson, collector of internal revenue and W. H. Lewis, assistant district skri torney at Boston, are safe for retention, and S. Laining Williams' place in Chicago will be all right, if the Department of the State can adjust the problem of how to secure it in the city. It has failed to appropriate. It is thought that this will be satisfactorily arranged before the end of the fiscal year. Although the present "officebound" bids fair to hold on, the State will not accept it, not mean that the other worthy men who have contributed to Republican success in the battleground States are to be neglected or overlooked. The presumption is that the State will take the bill out of the way, he will take up the questions nearest to the Negro's heart and confer upon representative men a number of places never before held by the State, so that it will afford to wait for the "big show"? There is another among the court that there are good things on the way. Major Arthur Brooks, for several years the confidential representative of Taft when he was Secretary of War, now sustains the same close relationship to the latter at the White House. He combines with his usual duties much of the rehearsal for the State's defense, the shoulders of Former Seward Henry Pinckney. Acting for Mrs. Taft and in conjunction with the new housekeeper, Miss Jefferson, Major Brooks looks after the routine of the White House's domestic affairs. He is the commander of the intricate problems that arise from day to day among the numerous helpers. His salary has been very properly raised to $1,400 per annum. In addition to his duties, he is the commander of the First Separate Battalion, District National Guard, and is military instructor of the high school cadets. In each of his duties, Major Brooks is proving himself a valuable man and practically indispensable. NEWS NOTES OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL. Mr. Robert A. Pelham, a well-known clerk in the Census Office, was exonerated in the police court last Friday from the charge of disorderly conduct, premeditated beating, and assault against him without proper cause. It seems that the officer had been beating a colored woman who had been arrested for some offense and Mr. Pelham interrupted her, and he said he had arrested the names of a few persons who witnessed the policeman's brutal assault. For this, the fellow—Watts is his name—took Mr. Pelham into custody and placed him in an Eighth Precentor police station. At the hearing, Mr. Pelham surprised everybody by presenting his counsel Senator William Alden Smith of Michigan, who the officer said had colored himself with Pelham same away with flying colors. Mr. Pelham is now proceeding against the Watts man for malicious arrest and the case came up before the trial board Monroe mourns with his wife, Catherine wholly with Mr. Pelham, and he succeeds in ousting this fellow from the force there will be a cessation of the habit ignorant policemen have of badgering inoffensive colored men who happen to it come to stop on a public highway in the evening. Announcement is made that Dr. Booker T. Washington will deliver a special lecture on the Belle Theatre, under the auspices of and for the benefit of the building fund of the colored branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. It is under the auspices of a serious subscription will be welcome. The indications are that a "capacity" audience will be in attendance. The S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society, one of the finest musical organizations in the country, will give its annual May musicale on Friday evening, May 14, at the Choral Society program will be presented, including a special composition by S. Coleridge-Taylor himself, and selections from Handel's masterpieces. Miss L. Blanche Wright of Chicago, soprano; W. H. Hackney, tenor; Ernest R. Amos, baritone; H. Leonard Jeter, cellist; W. H. R. Jeter, violinist; Prof. John W. H. R. Jeter, direct the chorus of 10 voices and Miss Mary L. Europe will be the accompanist. The Post-Graduate School of Medicine and Dentistry, direct, with the Medical Department of Howard University, will open Monday, May 10, with a faculty of expert instructors and the most modern facilities. The medical course will be four weeks. The new $500,000 Freedmen's Hospital will be used for the clinical work. The little son of Architect and Mrs. W. Sidney Pittman has been dangerously ill, but is now on the road to recovery. Editor W. Calvin Chase of the Washington Bee has been confined to his home for three weeks with an attack of inflammatory rheumatism, but is reported to be on the mend. He is under the care of Dr. E. D. Williston. Editor Robert H. Terrell and Whitfield McKinley accompanied Dr. Booker T. Washington at Hampton University, where he writes his exercises attending the celebration of the forty-first anniversary of that famous school. Lawyer Albert S. White, dean of the Central Law School, Louisville, Ky., was entertained by the elite of Washington's social and professional set during his visit to the University of Kentucky. President Taft by Senator Bradley and strongly endorsed for the Liberian or Haytan mission. It is pretty certain that Mr. White will be recognized by this administration and handsomely rewarded for more to show Mr. White in our next, R. W. THOMPSON. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Bert Cissom, well known here, died recently in Jerseyville, after a short illness. Many beautiful flowers were sent there by loving friends, and many friends from here attended the funeral. Mrs. Cissom was very industrious, being employed at the Passiant hospital for a good while. ...Mrs. Annie Taylor, of North West, is sent, very ill very Wilkinson, to the city, has been ill, is able to be about. ...Word was received GROWING. INFANT BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IF I HAD A CHANCE "NEVER MORE" DIMENT OF SUCCESS G.M.H. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Special to the T. H. Art Club met last week at the home of Mrs. Tillie Brigham on 11th avenue, south. After the business was transacted Mrs. J. R. Wilson read a very excellent paper "The Harper" . Miss Edna Scott died Tuesday, April 27, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. S. Teal. Miss Scott had been visiting her aunt and had been here for nine weeks. She took sick suddenly and was sent away. James F. Wilson, 2818, Chicago ...Mrs. Mamie Allen is very sketl at the Swedish hospital...The Grand United Or- der of Ruth will have their annual sermon preached by Rev. Goul at St. Peters A. M. e church Sunday, May 9. The Eastern Stars gat house social house social Riverside avenue Friday, April 29. Mr. Joe Reid, an old Minneapolis boy, is in the city. ST. PAUL, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN St. James A. M. E. Church had another one of their big rallies on last Sunday, at which time over $1,100 was raised to put a pipe organ in their beautiful structure, corner of Jay and Fullers streets, where they had raised during the past year over $1,500 more than any Afro-American church in the state. The new pipe organ will be installed by June 1, at which time there will be a baptismal service. T. Shafer will be present. The revival meetings that have been held at Pilgrim Baptist Church have been quite successful. Rev. W. D. Carter is assisted by Dr. F. A. McCoo, of Chicago. The A. of the outsteps of the Y. M. C. A., for they have expressed a desire to debar our women from the privileges of their new building, but they have offered to give the colored women a separate building. This offer has caused a furor among our people, and it has been reported upon the part of many to reject this building while many want to accept it. At a recent meeting of the two factions Miss Eliza Egan and Miss W. C. A. among our people. Some of the prominent club women say the acceptance of such a building at this particular time would lower our standard. This phase of the meeting will be attended by people of St. Paul is something new. Miss Ida May Johnson and Miss Margaret Braham will graduate from Central High School. Miss Ruile McGhee and M. Goege will graduate from Central High School and Miss Virgle Taylor from one of the East Side schools...During her recent trip East Mrs. W. T. Francis made a short visit to washington. D. C. A. and F. F. F. have been introduced to President Taft. U. S. Senator Moses E. Clapp met Mrs. Francis by appointment and personally introduced her. Through the courtesy of our friends, F. F. F. gave a seat in the representatives' gallery during a session of Congress. URBANA, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Industrial Club and Auxiliary of the True Reformers gave a chicken-pie social at the residence of Mrs. George Farmer Thursday night...The Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. Nannie, is very sick. The Junior Missionary Society met at the home of Miss Marie Ward...The Grand Lecturer, Mr. Anthony J. Riggs, visited Lodge No. 35, K. of P. Ward, the pawn was rendered; Mr. Jennie Chavers, Mrs. George Farmer and Miss Vivian Hill in several sweet solos, after which a delightful supper was served by the leading caterist, Miss Hattie Waugh., the Young Men Club, the Junior Missionary will give a three nights' entertainment on the 12th, 13th and 14th of this month, assisted by the W. A. Brand Post, G. A. R. R., Mr. John Waugh went to Dayton, Ohio, to give a social Friday night at the St. Paul A. M. E. Church. SHERMAN, TEX. Special to THE KREEMA Mr. Elliott will be to be found at Mr. Elliott Williams' handsome torsional parlor, "The Katy," near M. K. & T. passenger depot. New phone 236…Dock Fitzgerald, after a pleasant trip to Galveston, Tex. has resumed his work. Mr. Elliott wills H. Crain, the Exalted Ruler, be entertained Friday night, by the Lasso Club of Dallas. POLITICAL WAR IS RAGING NEGROES ARE DIVIDED IN SELECTION OF MAYOR Regardless of Party-W. H. Wright is Candidate for the Legislature-Death and Burial of John Clark. By CARY B. LEWIS. The great success that has come to most of the great universities and institutions of the country has been demonstrated that denominational schools in Kentucky merely eak out an existence. In the proposed merger, if denominations dominate, it can not be good support from all the people and good school workers. The Great Booker T. Washington saw this when he established Tuskegee, which has become one of the greatest institutions of higher education in the country, founding of the new Lincoln Institute are men of the highest Christian type, above denominationalism, and we do not believe that they will suffer the institution to be affected by such prejudice. Attorney Alexander Childs, one of the leading lawyers in the State of Kentucky, passed through the city Tuesday enroute Huntsville, Alabama, to attend school in that city. He will later go to Tuskegee Institute, Ala., to be the guest of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Kentucky affords no abler practitioner in the bar than he, unlike his child, is in his helen his profession with intelligence, character and legal ability. The Young Men's Business Club held a very interesting meeting Monday night at Haley & Hester's, 444 Eighth street. A program was arranged for Sunday night at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church at which line A. C. and helen sermon to the young business men. Attorney W. L. Ricks and A. B. McAfee and the president will have a few words to say on this occasion. Miss Juceron will direct the choir music. The students are cordially invited to be present. President D. L. Knight of the local Negro Business Men's League deposed Continued on Page Four. Women and Their Interests By "DOROTHY." BY LULU C. MANNING, Clarksville, Tenn. Should you meet some mother's daughter, Traveling gaily day by day, Traveling gaily day by day, Should you meet a fallen sister, Cheer her, do not give her pain. Judges will not judge you. We shall all be judged again. Reach out to her the hand hand of pity, Help your sister up again. Should you meet an erring brother, Or some wayward boy that roam, Speak not harshly, gently ask them to forgive you. You may find them waiting for you When the Master calls you home. LOUISVILLE WOMEN'S BUSINESS CLUB. The Woman's Exchange Club of Louisville, Ky., will give an entertainment at Pythian Castle, May 12. This club was formerly an embroidery club, but has now grown to a thriving entertainment will be a fair, and the work will be exhibited in booths as follows: White Tent, Japanese, Rummage Booth, Palace of Fashion and Oriental Booth. A guest given to the prettiest decorated booth. Any club can take part if notified 24 hours previous to May 12 by mail or 1331 Madison street by calling 4447 home phone, Mrs. J. W. Buley, business manager, Admission 10 cents. Music and dancing. The officers are as follows: Mrs. Jenny Bell, president; Mrs. Mollie Buley, vice president; Mrs. Mary E. Engler, treasurer; Mrs. Cummings, assistant secretary; Mrs. Blanche Mousseau, chaignain. A NEW MOVEMENT AMONG THE COMMERCIAL CLERKS OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Business Clerks' Association of Philadelphia, Pa., a newly launched organization composed of sixty young colored women employed as stenographers, typewriters, and computer operators, its first public installation Sunday afternoon, April 25, at the Wesley A. M. E. Church, Lombard and Fifteenth streets. At the hour appointed for the meeting a local pastor, Mr. Robert, opened the spacious church. The program was opened by singing "Onward, Christian Soldiers." Prayer wa sten offered by Rev. J. S. Jackson, D. D., financial secretary of A. M. Church, and Miss Grace lesson followed read by Miss Grace Thompson, a member of the association. Miss Emma V. Carter, employed as chief bookkeeper for the Eenterprise Coal Company, of that city, delivered an address of 100 acres to the young women one felt that truly the young women deserved the encouragement that the presence of so large an audience gave them. An inspiring and highly practical adaption of the bookkeeper's experience among our women in different activities of life renders her particularly fitted to address such an organization. The association was fortunate in securing her employment and encouragement coming from women of the type of Dr. Anderson, with their cooperation, will be invaluable to an infant organization composed mainly of young R. R. Wright, Jr., editor of the Christian Recorder of the A. M. E. Church, secretary of the Armstrong Association of Philadelphia, a young man who has given concrete examples of his commitment to these young women in the success or failure, according as they persevered. Mr. Wright realizes from experience that, in so far as a business man is interested in costs a few dollars more, the result is twofold, therefore demonstrating that to obtain the best is economy in the end. John S. Trower, the leading Negro businessman of Downingtown Industrial School and superintendent of the First African Baptist Church, installed the officers. Mr. Trower, because of his liberality toward colored enlisted men, has made positive movements prior to by our pugnance has very aptly been called a race man. He employs several bookkeepers, stenographers and typewriters in the operation of his lucrative business of whom are the most important of the occupation. Beautiful solos were rendered by Misses Edna Smax, Jeanneette Turner and Mrs. J. Jackson, who were the well-trained choir of the Shiloh Baptist Church, under the direction of the skilled musician, John Lively, was one of the main features of the program, and added music to the choir. At the close of the program the president introduced Mrs. J. S. Jackson, formerly of Birmingham, Ala., who lifted the chapel president's salut in introducing Mrs. J. Jackson's instrumental in effecting the present organization, and is a valuable member of the association. She fills the important position of the president in organizing Mrs. Jackson is in touch with some of the leading clerks of other cities, and is planning, with the support of the Philadelphia chapter, to organize this class of women in every section where they are not combined. Any clerks from any part of the country desire plans, suggestions or inquiries to be addressed to her, or may address her at headquarters. 420 South Eleventh street, Philadelphia, Pa. The following officers of the Business Council are: Miss Harriet E. Norris, president; Mrs. J. S Jackson, first vice-president; Miss Breta Bustile, second vice-president; Miss Mary Bustile, third vice-president; Miss Mitchell, corresponding secretary; Miss Helena Prima, recording secretary; Mrs. Eva L. Johnson, treasurer; Miss Les- sie, reporter; Miss Cora E. Brown, bibliologist. THE VALUE OF A TRADE MARK A trade mark is usually some one particular mark on goods to show their origin, but as a matter of fact any new, original article of certain character is widely made known through advertising, becomes valuable as a trade mark, and is protected by the courts, so that one article may have a trade mark. It is also alone. Thus, for example, in the case of Cascarets, Candy Cathartics, the name "Cascarets", the expression "Candy Cathartics", the expression "Candy Cat", the shape and color of the box, the octagonal shape and color of letters "C, C, C" on each tablet, all are expressive trade "marks" of that popular medicine, because they indicate their genuineness, distinguish them from imitations, become universally known to the people. AN APPEAL. MOUNDS. ILL. HARPING ON SUPREME COURT DECISION. Every now and then the recent ruling of the Supreme Court comes up for ventilation and with the view of giving that body the worst of it. The following paragraph was caught up from the flotsam and jetsam: "What American would have dreamed forty years ago that the Supreme Court of the United States would make it illegal to teach colored children and white children under the same rof? exclaims a Northern paper, commenting on the decision delivered in the case of Berea College vs. the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While the decision is based upon technicalities lying outside of the race issue, its effect, as the Philadelphia Inquirer remarks, is another blow to the reconstruction legislation and the fourteenth amendment, which were intended to give the Negro absolutely the same civil rights as the white, but which have largely failed in practice as well as theory." According to the New York Evening Post, the ruling 'might almost be described as a latter day Dred Scott decision.' "We have had our say on this very important ruling, and to the extent MRS. J. S. Organizer and First Vice-President of The B Who Delivered the First Address Before A. Organizer and First Vice-President of The Business Clerks' Association of Philadelphia, Pa. Who Delivered the First Address Before the As Association at its Organization. that in our opinion that body did not dispose of such a question hastily. Ordinary men, ordinary well-thinking men, when ot of the highest judiciary where the office as the court of the last resort in settling affairs between men, means almost biblical solemnity, will think long and well before deciding questions of such import as that of the Kentucky school. Such being the case, it ill becomes the race to treat lightly what those of the Supreme bench have to say. White men affect to be moved by the decision; and, were it true, it would only be the few. That the court, in a manner, consulted the wishes of the great majority need not be emphasized. Those who are "righteous" in the matter are taking advantage of the Supreme Court in showing up what public sentiment "compelled" it to do, and the Negroes also, in showing up their "forsaken" condition. The situation is too grave to be bandied about—a Supreme Court helpless, millions of citizens without sure political or civil anchorage. The inconsistency of it all. The whole business is of the order of today, of which the Supreme Court can not be exempt, since it is also the people, just as railway coaches, the hotels, the theaters and other public concerns that are effectually closed against the colored people. We do not see it that that court has a right to be different from other institutions, all of which have special treatment for the Negroes. This is especially so in affairs in the South, and of such long standing that Negroes have, as a rule, ceased demonstrating at courts, at Congress, at the executive, knowing that they are creatures of the people, and which people, when such matters are up, mean those of controlling influence. Conditions in no community are exasperatingly bad for Negroes in America, yet in any community they can get a sample of what the Supreme Court did. We Negroes know it so thoroughly that we are not now horrified. In fact, most of us are inclined to sympathize with a court that is MRS. J. S. JACKSON sts fairly muzzled by the people. Those men, we take it, would rather render decisions that have no look of bias, untinged by color influence. But why talk as if the situation is up in the air? It is around about us—children see it. Pink's Purgo, (Eat it like Candy.) Cures A The GET A FAIR ASSOCIATION. Most of the greater Southern centers hold fairs in the interest of the colored for stimulating industry. The product of the farm in all its phases, of the kitchen, of the shop, of the sewing room are placed on exhibition, exciting a friendly rivalry which results in increased effort for the next year. The colored people of most Northern cities boast of their ability to make displays where there is no race distinction, and which is true enough. But somehow they don't seem to display. Take our Indiana State Fair, held in Indianapolis annually; one walks and looks in vain for an exhibit by a colored person. To be real honest, no one dreams of such a thing. Exhibition isn't on the mind. Fred Douglass said he would rather be a little piece of something than a great big piece of nothing. Some such feeling more than likely possesses the colored people of Northern cities. And if they were a little piece of something, if they made some show at exhibiting, the purpose would be answered. But no; the white people can raise the hogs and the horses while we look on as if spectators from another planet. Even the few colored farmers that we do have seem to think that the earth, and everything in it and on it are for the white man; that is, the good, great things; so used to sitting in the rear that it has become fixed in the nature. And, strange enough, there are some things in which the colored people stand back from none. But they are mostly like oratory in the schools; the colored men generally come out ahead, but nobody cares much about it—oratory. Wind-jamming isn't much of a science. How to raise a big Georgia watermelon, weighing from sixty to eighty pounds, or a prize-winning steer it seems would be the greater glory. We are decidedly up on the fashions; can show the average white man a clean pair of heels. We are up on society and the rest of it. JACKSON business Clerks' Association of Philadelphia. Pa. ore the Association at its Organization. talking as if all were born in Boston or London with the Italian "a's". If some of us knew how to build an automobile more of us would be riding in them. The white people raise their products, manufacture them, take them to the fairs and show them, not in any vain sense, but for strict business purposes. Southern centers of Negroes have seen the good of exhibitions and in consequence they are increasing yearly in importance and in numbers. Marion County colored people would do a helpful thing if they would form their own fair association, doing what they could by mutual encouragement until they felt able to compete in the greater fairs. This would not mean a cutting off of the privilege of the greater fairs at any time. The fair association does not talk the color question. We want agents in every city and town throughout the country. We have already several hundred, and we wish to increase the number. 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Base of measure—solid ste, 14 lines to an inc 4, 273 lines in s column. eteeters tee are Fates on standing’ professional and’ business care. “ensoonble noogat for Jong tne aad ‘ates on “write upa.”” = nda at po eee at Indianapolis, All matter should be addressed to TWE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, ew Phone 2SSO. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, MAY 86,1909. Obstreperous May. As if this was a government by plat- forms! “Rising temperature” looks good in the weather reports in these days. ‘The Turks are doing a little bit of the French Revolution. Perhaps the change was a little too sudden, If no one cares much about the mayoralty — well, but perhaps we'd best preserve observation until later on, And then to’ think the next Mayor will sit in the swell, new City Hall, and yet no one cares yery much for the job, Maybe a “cinch” is expected. ‘The Baptist white women of the ‘New England States have appropriated $500 for the benefit of the Arkansas Baptist College. Still the good work goes on. More than 5,000 people, white and colored, were at the burial of W. H. Council, of Normal, Ala., which took place opposite the beautiful Carnegie Library. The people in La Fayette believe in taking a drink if they feel so inclined. They had the feeling the other day, when it went “wet” by a majority reaching into the thousands, Boston and New England serves no- tice that the year 1920 is reserved to them for a world’s fair in honor of the landing of the Pilgrims and the found- ings of the New England States. ‘The administration is not grinding rapidly enough for the boys. They are complaining a little early. "Twas quite a bit of time before the other Presi- dents took up the colored cause. ‘The liquor agitation has set forth some important questions. It is said that the business is a mooted question, meaning that it is none too secure, no matter if operating ander the sanction of the laws, Senator Tillman announces with sat- isfaction that his State has nullified the Fourteenth Amendment, and that the Negroes were disfranchised throughout the South. What is it— anarchy? 4 A fair association by the colored people at the end of the season will be a good thing. The quota of farm- ers is not nearly filled out. Some might develop during the progress of the exhibition. Some for the farms and gardens, and with pride and joy—not merely going as far as one is knocked, Get on a momentum of your own. The prospect of a crop is more exciting than a bucket shop. So Alexander Hamilton has at last been tncloaked—and by Senator John- son, of Dakota, who said he was a “contemptible rake.” For all these years we've thought he was a first- elsas citizen. Thus, one by one, our ideals fall. City lot culture for the little boys and girls is advocated with the other good things. We don't want to get the one-sided development. Something is fundamentally wrong when we don’t find the people dispersing into all the possible walks of life, Some one had the temerity to men- tion the “Black Cabinet” to President ‘Taft. He was utterly astounded. The “Black Cabinet” is said to be a set of high-class Negro politicians not with- cut influence, and who are “next”— that is, as much as it is possible to be next. If the colored people of this and all communities could enter the stores conducted by white people as clerks, partners, ete... the situation would be cared for. But since this seems out of the question, the wiser thing is to establish shops and then patronize ‘hom. Ex-President Roosevelt has done it —killed a couple of the leading ani- mals in Africa, according to report. It is not stated whether they were canned lions or not. His son, Kermit, killed a “varmint”—it was about his size. Lions are a little too far along for him yet. Some nice, little shops on Indiana Avenue, where one may sit down and ‘wait for the street cars if he is so minded to. Conducted by colored peo- ple, of course. ‘Things are being done backwards; they used to be, but they aren't any more. Why, they ought to increase by the law of progression. ‘The Lago’s Weekly Record, of West Coast Africa, is also of the opinion that the colonists in Liberia should fraternize with the natives rather than viewing themselves so very much dif- ferent. The Freeman has ventured the advice on more than one occa- sion, not, however, without some mis- givings, ‘since it ‘did not know the circumstances. The Liberians should seek to civilize the natives and build up a great and powerful nation. The colored cooks and waiters of Boston haye recently organized a union for their protection and better- ment. The necessity of placing a higher value on their calling is seen. ‘The better class of this work has been slowly passing into other hands, and as much through lack of appreciation as the desire to install others in the places of colored men. It is reason- able to think that there will always be a class of men for this kind of work. Such being the case, those find- ing themselves thus engaged should be no less faithful than men in other pur- suits. If unions can lead men to be more appreciative of their jobs, they will do as much as they can do in other directions. Very few ordinary occupations are so remunerative; col- ored men will do the wise thing in sticking to them. Announcement has already been made of the proposed commemoration of the three hundredth anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims and the founding of New England by a World’s Tercentennial Exposition in Boston in 1920. The date is in the distance, but perhaps none too far off for the thor- ough New Englanders, who have the ‘reputation for doing great things. In order to do them well, time is essen- ‘tial. The fact that the exposition is ‘to be held in Boston is guarantee of what is to follow. The circular letter announcing the event says: “This early announcement has been deemed necessary in order that the world shall ‘know that the United States reserves the year 1920 for a world’s fair, and that Boston and New England will give the intervening years to plans and preparations for an exposition on a scale and magnitude commensurate with the importance of the event which was the birth of the American nation. The Herald would appreciate a copy of your paper with editorial comment with a view to re-publica- tion.” THE LATE WILLIAM HOOPER ‘COUNCIL. pare A aan apg a I ar rns year SER its praise of W. H. Council, and de- serving. He was one of those men whose death was the only means of knowing who and what he was. Bit by bit his biography is being given, revealing a greater individual than most people thought him to be. He was a eredt educator, and by prefer- ence, since he deliberately chose when political preferment was also his had he been so inclined. Professor Council easily and readily came to his own, which was in the forefront of men and affairs. No one questioned his distinguished ability, notwithstanding it was in the most part self acquired. He came at a time when the colored people were groping their way, feeling for the light. He was as one of the ancient runners who sped ahead to make way for those to follow. That he should have been a remarkable man was consistent with the tremendous effort he put forth to be a light in the world when the Negro’s future was so vague and un- certain. With all of the latter day facilities of the schools, they will not do better than Mr. Council did fn fashioning his own destiny. We said, at another time, that under more fayorable auspices he would have been a still greater individual. We choose to change this view, insist- ing that for his likes he went to the very best school. He was not unlike those grass-feeding plants that thrive on the coarsest aliment, rugged, get- ting their own anywhere and under any circumstances, yet when the blos- soming time comes they are the pride of the field—tingering long to make glad the heart of man. He called on his every faculty, nor rested night nor day until he was given the blessing he so much sought. What men thus seek, the gods in no sense deny. The result was that this splendid man, who, when the freemen had gathered somewhat their scattered.wits, was standing ready to prepare them for the citizenship that had so recently came to them. Was it by accident or design? God moves in a mysterious way. We also said, at another time, that like those old homes of men prepared in the forests with a few rule imple- ments seemed built for all time. This was singularly true of Mr. Council. That education, which he in the most part mapped out for himself, could hardly be widened or deepened, nor could it be contracted. It answered in the beginning and in the end. Every post was satisfactorily filled up until bis last day. ‘The beautiful tributes of respect shown him by the thousands of his own race the country over, and by the white people of his community and State, were touching evidences of the great regard in which the man was held. And had not his eloquence and wisdom filled the land? The Southern press quoted his utterances freely, commending their wholesome- ness for the effort to bring about hap- pier relations between the races. The Negro press always mentioned his name with respect. The race has lost a great, grand figure; the country, no Jess than the race, has lost a great, ‘grand figure, since a man is valued by his work. by the good contributed to the world’s stock of beneficence; hence the world has iost a great, ‘grand figure. MAKE A NOISE LIKE BUSINESS. According to information, the little city of Cambridge, Md., is nearly ideal when it comes to the diversity of occupations by the colored people. It THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. has a population of 6,000, of which 2,000 are colored—a good proportion, as it may be seen, but a small number when compared with the population in most of the large Northern cities. Really, there is no Northern city of considerable size but what has many more than 2,000 colorel people. They are not nearly so representative from the viewpoint of business as Cam- bridge, Md., nothwithstanding the greater colored population. ‘To begin with, Cambridge has four- teen groceries, all said to_be well stocked, The number seems unusually large, yet none too large if they are also patronized by the white people, as is the case in some communities. Indianapolis has a community made up largely of colored people. The white people find it necessary to do some trading at the two colored gro- ceries. If the fourteen groceries of Cambridge had the entire trade of the colored people, average would be up- wards of thirty families each, making it plain that under the condition last stated the fourteen groceries could flourish. In other directions, the pro- poritons are much better. It has two physicigns, one photographer, one oyster packing house, a lawyer, a merchant tailor, a beef dealer, and a general store, handling furniture, car- pets, clothing and other merchandise. To these, of course, will be added the stores and shops incident to the race and as seen everywhere. One will think of Cambridge as a veritable hive of Negro industry. The cities spoken of, the Northern cities, are doing some things, but noth- ing like what little Cambridge is do- ing. The wiseacre will say we don't need them, don’t need the various kinds of stores. From what viewpoint comes the observation? We don’t like to admit that colored boys and girls don’t know what “cash, cash” means, excepting to fork it over to the most obliging “separator.” If they did, and found themselves a part of the gen- eral interests of a community, the thing of race institutions would not be necessary. They are not absolutely essential, but relatively so, since those things, occupations, and their result- ants depend on them, and without which the race may not except citi- zenship in ffs best sense. MT. VERNON, IND. 3 Special to Tae FREEMAN. ‘Mrs, Martha Camborn, the mother of Mrs. Fanny Cartmal, died last Sunday at about 100 years of age, and was shipped to Uniontown, Ky., for burial. “Logan Camborin, of ‘Terre Haute, attended the funeral of his grandmother. . .Isrel Jones, the tenor solist, rendered one of his beau- tiful selections ‘at eBthel A.M. E. church which was much enjoyed. .”Prof. Wm. 1. Felton ‘made a business trip to’ Maumee, Ill... .Rev. Majors preached the annuai sermion of the Good Semaritans at the Free Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon to a crowded house... Rev, Alfred Dunagan Went to Carmi Sunday... Ele McClure, of Morganfield, ‘iKy., is visiting Elmo Jones. «-.Mrs. Luila Hall has returned from a visit to Petersburg and aiso Morganfield, Ky....Mr. Richard Dixon, who has been at work on the Potoka river, Is home vis- iting his family. -Master Otana Williams, of Brewer Hill, was in the city Sunday and attended services at the A. M. Chureh...H. J. ‘Thompson is arranging for a big entertainment at Brewer Hill Saturday night, the 8th of May...The A. M. E. Church. ‘will open her bazaar next Wednesday night with a musical under the management of Mrs. Mary I. ‘Thomp- son...Mr. Mart Offut met with an, accl- dent.” He got his foot caught ‘between two boats and mashed very badly...Mrs. Laura C. Barbour, of South Bend, is in the city ‘visiting her mother, Mrs.’ Mary Webb. ...The Gertrude B. Hil missionary will meet with Mrs, Stella Wesley ‘Thurs- day afternoon. MUNCIE, IND. i cep in aren pe ‘The city of Muncie was carried for the drys by 209 votes...Mlr. isle White, of Winchester, was a “recent visitor nl ‘the city...8. A. Talbott gave the first spring bail Monday, evening, May 3, at, Franklin Hall. “Tt was & grand affair, a number of people being present from Marion, New Castle. and Richmond. ..Mrs. Gar.’ Wil- Yams, “Miss: Lucreta Hansaid, ~ Ithanier Hoosier and Eatl Hoosier, of New Castle, were pleasant Visitors at ‘the dance Mon: day ‘evening...Miss Myrtle —Newsone, Verne Pottiford, Mrs. Gertrude. Smith, Arthur Jordan, Virgia Jones have returned home to Marion, Ind., after attending the grand ball Monday evening. . .Miss Leste Emma Neighbors departed this life at the home of her parents at 614 S. Plum street. ..Grand Lecturer Samuel B. Gray, of Indianapolis, was a visitor of the Knights of Pythias...Mr. and’ Mrs, Geo. Garrett, of Dayton, 0., attended the”fun- eral of’ Henry Venie...Wm. Peny Baker spent Sunday in Louisville... Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thurmen, of New Gastle. are vis- iting friends. -G. ‘Williams spent Sunday in the city...Mrs, Ida Bokman will spend a few days in Chicago next week...Wm. Baugh died at the home of ePter Jordon, 1701 Centennid! avenue, Whitely. Fun: eral services were held Wednesday after- noon at 2 o'clock. KANSAS CITY, MO. eee te eee ‘The pupils of Douglass School will pre- sent the twoscene operatta, “May Queen” with novel specialties at "Central High School. 11th and Locust streets, Friday, May 4. ‘The leading characters and chorus has been specially trained and the specialties are unique. .‘The Baita~ more waiters’ minstrels and’ May ball at Turner Hall, May 20, one of the grandest affairs of its kind ever attempted by hotel waiters and there will be more fun than a circus. ‘Don't miss the big street parade at 2-80 o'clock. Prof. Claud Williams will be the leader of the brass band of twenty musicians. ‘The Freeman_ will tell you more about it next issue. John Win, man- ager; J. B. Hubert, secretary and treas- urer! Jack Johnson, stage manager; H. Patton, promoter. CLEVES, OHIO. Mr. and Mres. ‘Thos. Walton enter- tained Sunday afternoon at thelr home to a very sumptous dinner in, honor of. thelr son, Thomas Walton, Jr., of Iowa, Covers were laid for ten. ‘Thos’ present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Walton, Mr. and. Mrs. Clarence Harris, of Cleves, Mrs. Pearl Clayton, Mrs. Van Higgins, of Siketan, Rey, Geo, Lewis, of Delhi. "The table Was beautifully decorated. In the center was a large vase containing some of the most fragrant flowers of the season and each guest was presented with ‘a boquet on entering the dining room. ‘The affair was one of the many social events which will take place during the season. A Pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. A special vehicle was used to convey the guests from the depot to the residence, which is situated in one of the popular locations of the village. - HOUSTON, TEX. Vistors in Houston for the week: Geo. Walker, of Dallas: William Love, Galves- ton; Prof. 8. C. McCoy. Brenham : Spen- cer Graves, Richmond; Editor W. Hartley Jackson, of the ;tamorian” Banner. of Conroe. : .J. J, Turner, a high official "in Pilgrim circles, was in’ our clty last week on business for the order. .Frank Tajahn made a trip to. Alamo City ‘on business concerning the Colored League of the Lone Star State...You_can ‘always find ‘The Freeman at John Thomas’ shaving parlor on Milam street, and also leave orders and money...Mr. and Mrs. kd H. Wil Hams, of this city returned home Sunday night from Hempstead, where they went to attend the funeral ‘of Mrs. Williams’ brother, who died Saturday morning after a protracted illness...Buy The Freeman at the Bayou City Drug Store, on hand at all times..:Headwatier H Pett of the Rice Hotel, stated that he has a corp of thirty-five walters and everything get- fing along smoothly. : XENIA, OHIO. Special to ‘THe FREEMAN. ‘The Oda Fellows sermon was preached at Zion Baptist Church by Rev. Woodson. ‘4 large crowd attended. People from ad- joining cities ‘were present also. «.‘The Sophmiores of the Bast Main street High School hela thelr ehetorical, Friday, Apri . “A wery enjoyable budget was read by: Mr, ‘Baward 8. Smith. © Miss Helen Ferguson rendered ‘a very ‘superb. tnstru- mental sole,” Quite a ‘number of citizens attended. .'The remains of Thomas Price were. brought here...the May” Festival was witnessed by a idrge crowd this week. Rev. D. H. V. Purnell and wife are in the city’ for @ few days. ..Mr. Hugh Travis, who was injured one day last week 1s able {o be'up. <M. Ed Stanton is visiting, his mother here for a few days... .Secure The Freeman at the Acme newstand. PARIS, KY. Special to Tae FRrEatan. "Abe Miller's death was quite a shock to bis many. friends. Services at the grave by. the Bike lodge, "Solo by" Howkles. . Witt "Palmer, “of Lexington, ,was. in our city this week on business.....The opjening game of baseball was piayed Sunday. Score, § to 1 in favor of Mattox's. Town Club.’. -Harry Turner, known as “Sheep.” is very’ fll at this wrlting...Dr. Hagood, the presiding elder of the Lexington Con: ference, will go to Los Angeles, Cal., and Blder Gorham will take. the ’ Lexington Conference presiding elder work, and the Los Angeles, Cal. elder will ‘take the Paris, KY., MB. Church as his work. GREENVILLE, TEX. Species tO SHS PRSEMAN. ‘Thursday, April 29, Mrs. Betsey Siming- ton, one of Greenviie's oldest and. most honored Christian women, departed this life. Mrs. Simington was born in Rich- mond, Va", but in her early age she came to "Texas, where she has resided for fifty years, She was a consistent Christian, honored and loved by all who knew her. She leaves one son and two daughters, ‘A. Culberson, Mrs. Randall Amos and Mis, Febie Simington, and @ number of grandchildren. .Little Rosezell Willis, the three-year-old davfghter of Mrs. Lillian Willi came near tosing ner eve by ‘being struck ‘in it..-Mr. Will. Brighain’ was Struck on the’ nose Dy a heavy’ timber ‘while at "work ‘at the compresd. . Little Bernice Brown, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown, 1s sick with the la grippe. -- Lite Dora Williams is over to see her grandmother,” Mrs.” Dora. ‘Bakers. .Mr. Bose Gosery’ ts now with Danna. Thomas Minstrel Co. playing the cornet. ..'The Freeman can be found at A. B. Culber- son's barbershop on South fight street, hext door to the Ketry Hee Cream Parlor. «Mrs. Luey Hunter has returned to Dal jas... Revival is going on atthe Vine Baptist Chureh, Rev. J. B. Ateken, pastor. ...J. §. Elmore has been initiated to the mysteries of the Knights of Phythias. HELBYVILLE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs, William G. Hines spent last Sun- Gay ai Noblesville in the interest of the Missionary Society of the aBptist Church. ...Dr. David EB. Skelton, of Indianapolis, delivered an eloquent lecture last, ‘Thurs: day evening for the benefit of the Sec. ond M. E. Church, | Nineteen dollars and twenty-five cents wkas the evening pro- ceeds. Dr. Skelton spoke along” the ‘line of foreign missions...A May fair will be held.at the Second ‘MB. Churen the last week In May...Rev. H. W. Jones deliv- ered an excellent sermon Sunday morn- ing... Mrs. S. A. Ramsey, the noted evang- clisi “was home this week for afew Gays visiting. her parents, Mr. and. Mrs, A.B. Russell, She is now visiting sur- Founding cities in the interest of the ‘ri. State Home for Unfortunate Girls, which Is located in Cincinnati...Rev. James Al- Jen preached an. excellent’ sermon Sunday morning. ..Mr. James Georgia, Mrs, Julia Watkins, Mrs. Charity Robinson ana “Mrs, H.W. Jones have been on the sick list this Week...'The funeral of Mr. Sanford Senior was held last Sunday at the Sec- ond Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his death three sons and two daughters. Mr. Senior died at the county farm. He was born in 1838 in Kentucky... .Mr. Rus- Sell W. Seward spent last Saturday cele- brating his sixteenth birthday. MASSILLON, O. Special to THE FREEMAN. J. W. Hadnott Crane, runner and ¢leo- trician ‘at the Massillon Iron and Steel Company plant, recently made 2 tour of the south, and while enroute was the guest of relatives in Alabama. ..John Brooks Crane, runner at the Massillon Tron and Steel Company plant, has pur chased a valuable lot on Akron’street and will erect a residence on It...Miss Cora Lee Green, of Sippo street, entertained Saturday afternoon at a delightful lunch- eon Miss Emma Gilbinson, of Sandusicy and Miss Lucy Follis, of Wooster. Mrs, Louia Green acted as hostess. — Several games of cuchre were played and a_pleas- ant time was enjoyed. ..J. Mose Lowry, deacon of the Shiloh aBptist Church was taken iil during the session of the church with a severe hemorrhage, but at last re- ports was some better...James Earley’ Is able to be out again and at work...H. A. Croxton, president of the Massilion Iron and Steel Company plant, has built a new pit in the shop, which when finished will employe a few more skilled pipe foundry men. “Mr. Croxton employes quite a num- ber of colored men, some of them holding responsible positions....The third edu- cation session of the Northern Ohio Bap- Uist Sunday School Convention and regu- lar Quarterly Meeting of the Northern aBptist Ministers’ and eDacons’ Union, was held in the Shiloh Baptist Church and Sunday school Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 23, 24 and 25. Rev, J. H. Smith, pastor; Miss Lillie Johnson, super- intendent of ‘the Sunday school; J. A. Johnson, teacher. ‘The session was one of the largest ever held in Massillon, many representatives were present and the vis- tors were well cared for during their stay. ..-N. C, Hawkins, one of Massillon's pro- gtessive Christian literary and business men, is at present at Sekitan, Ohio, where he has engaged exclusively in the iiterary business, carrying a line of books, Bibles, albums, pictures, calendars and post cards, Mr. Hawkins also represents The Freeman publishing Company. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. ee Sea ‘There ‘were many. lives wiped ‘out by the cyclone over the eastern part of Mont gomery county. ‘The worst’ wind in the history of this section, followed. by" fire, and thousands. of dollars worth of prop: erty Was destroyed in. the Bleventh dis- trict, White and colored suffering. the loss of everything they possessed. ‘The white and. colored people of Clarksville are. at work trying 10 relleve the sufferers, «Miss Eva Brigham, of Brin, ‘Tenn,, was. the guest of Mrs."L. W. Cross last week... The Jublice Quartet of Fisk University wil Fender a concert and reading In. the Interest of the colored infirmary at Elder's Opera’ House Friday, May 7. .Mrs. Lou Barker, one of the pidest members of ‘the St. Jolin Baptist Chureh, ‘keeps quite il. =. .The Lord, in His own’ wise providence. Gaited” from’ labort to. reward” our. desi friend and sister, Ardville: Farley’ Broad- ders, the esteemed wife of Hdd Broadus, She ‘leaves a husband and two children, father and brothers and a host of relatives and friends who keenly feel her lost... Her death is very widely and deeply felt by her many friends who loved her for the many fine qualities she possessed. She was an honorable friend, a devoted wite and Joving mother, and above all. she was a child "or The King.” ‘and often said Guring her patient suffering, “My will Is lost in the Will of the Lord... ..the Free: man on sale at No. 1084 Main street, G. B. Ligon earnestly solicits your” patron- age... Mrs. Frances Turnley and daughter Cynthia, formerly of Clarksville, are very iin St. Louls, at/2105 Washington ave nue. MERIDIAN, MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘A Sunday marriage took place at the St. James A. M. E. Church Sunday. even- ing, May 2, at 5:80. ‘The contracting parties were’ Mr. Frank Jordan, of Tlis: ville, Miss, and “Mrs. Mary J. Wilson, of this city.” tev. Dr. HH.” Buckenham, the pastor, officiated. Mrs. M. B. Gibbs played the wedding march. “A reception was. tendered them at the home of Mrs. B. L. Johnson, corner 34th avenue and Lith ‘street. Quite a large crowd was at tah church: 4 witneme tie coecaaee =——= SEE OUR New Arrivals j Proper Shades | =f TANS. We Fit Your F ect A Perfect Fit Means | q j J. & K. Ladies’ Shoe Parlor, Wayne Howard, of Demopolis, Ala.. has Been visiting Hs brother, Dr. 15. 1. How: ayes_and faunlly the past week, «Rev: Boalwright ica good number at the creek Sunday, May 2. "the Galvary ‘Baptist Church has been. cazry~ Ing ona revival. itev; L. 8. Lee: preached there at 11a. mf and Rev. J.B. Brapam at pe m2 Schooly are now closing i Meridian, Aisa. Prof, G. M. Reece, of the Meridian Baptist Seminary May 9 at New Hope Baptist. Church. ‘the bacculareate Sermon by Rev. G. L. Fisher, Av MB Ds of Birmingham, Ala, closing on the 13th. The Girls’ Home Tadustrial ‘Sehoot wii have thelr annual sermon at the Masonic Temple May at 11a. ms by Dr, HH Buckingham, “of the “A. "St". “Churen, Closing on ‘May 10, Miss Abnie B. ‘Trip: fete, principals. The Meridian’ Academy Corimencement "exercises on. May 7-13. Racealaureate sermon. by Rev. Jy N.C. Coggini, D. D., pastor M. E, Church, Cov- Ihgton, ‘Ga. Brot. J. Boveriy I. Shaw Is the principal... lev. LS Lee’ preached an able sermon at New Hope’ Baptist Chureh Sunday night, May 2, to 2 large Congregation, ‘The seimon was well delit= cred and every one was well pleased. LOGANSPORT, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The rally at eBthel A. M. E. Church last Sunday was quite a ‘success, $676.89 being the total receipts for the day. Rev, Craven and the building committee will have the repairs on the church complete in a few days and everything ready. for the reopening Sunday, May 23, and for the district conference and Sunday school con- vention of the Indianapolis district, which convenes on the 26th. Bishop C. ‘T. Shat- fer ‘will Ue present at the reopening. and alsoat the istrict meeting, for one day at least...Mrs. Johanis Parker, who has been very ‘sick ‘for the past two weeks at her home in Miami avenue, is reported a little better...Mrs. \Sophorana Jackson and little granddaughter, of Marion, were the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs, Dickey on College avenue... After several weeks’ delay on account of sickness, the members of the Dramatic Club began their rehersal for the play that is to be given at an early date...Dr. H. Ford wee in the elty the first of the week...Mr\ Lynal Allen, of Pittsburg, was in the clly the frat of’ the week...Mr, Tom Kelly, bf Peru, has ac- cepted a position in Wesley Gray's shop. <..Mr, Louis Isabel has \left the city... Mrs. Manly Newson and duughter and ier nelee are preparing to ledve the last of this month for a couple of \nonths’ visit in the South. ..The members \and friends of Bethel Church feel very proud of our pastor, Rev. J. L. Craven, \who had the push, ‘without a dollar to’ Mart with, to remodel the church, and when complete we feel that there will not be a church in Tndiana whose interior will be more beau- tiful than little Bethel in Logansport. DELHI, OHIO. Special to THB PREaMAN.. Rev. W. S. Fields attended services at Sekiton Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Boston, Mrs, Dick Wilson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. J, ‘Taylor and daughter, Mrs. Edna. Bayer, in Sekitan. . Regular ‘services were conducted at_ both churches Sunday...Mr, and Mrs. Ruben Graves, of Hebron, Ky., Mr. Arthur Baitey, Mr. Geo. Payne,” of Constance, Ky., visited the Baptist church in Sekitan Sunday...Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jimmer- son spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Delaney, of Sekitan, MINEOLA, TEX. Special to THe FREEMAN. ‘Joo. Williams, whose leg was broken some time ago, is better. He is a. son-in- law of Mrs. Chanie Roerts....Miss Eva Martin, of Dallas, was here last week on a visit... -A.supper was given at the U. B. F. Hall last Saturday... W. T. Tate, of Terrell, was here last week on lodge Dusi- ness, and will go East....Mrs. Sallie Wil- ams has been ill for some time with smallpox, but Is now better. She is at the residence of Mrs. Mollie Price....Ben Baker was very sick last week....See Sandy Anderson for THE FREEMAN. DALLAS, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN, ‘Leslie Johnson is improving the family estate... -imbrey, the photographer, is making’ some nice pictures of the churches, lodges and homes of our people here... All Odd Fellows in the city are to take an active part in the annual thanksgiving sermon at St. James A. M. B. Church, Sunday....A choice program will be pre- sented by ‘members of the seven lodges and Households of Ruth. ... William Davis is in the city indefinitely, |. .Mrs.. Murry is home after a brief visit. .: ‘Sixteen per- sons were taken into the’ K.’ of P. lodge ‘Tuesday night....Mr, and Mrs. Roy Log- gins entertained at their residence with cards. and refreshments to their friends this “friends this week. ...Lincoln Park, Wednesday night, May i3, K, of P. jienie: ....Mrs. Bert Nickerson Is up....Mr, and irs, T.-H. Walker now reside ‘6n South Preston street....Mrs. Mamie Scott was called to San Antonio to be with her sis- ter, who is dangerously ill... Miss Estella Weaver is visiting relatives in San An- tonio....Manager ‘T. H. Walker, of the Cubs, ‘was called to the-Bayou ‘City on business this Week... Mrs. “Mollie Smith is spending a while in’ New York. ..."The latest in club circles is the new Calhoun lub, at 355 Jackson street... .A white Indy'who resided on State street, ‘this city, died and willed to the Julia Fowler Home and ‘Training School ‘for Colored Girls several thousand dollars’ worth of good accounts and property and a cash account at the bank... The recommending of Bob Cornwell as chief of police for the metrop- olis was in the right..; .Mrs. Ellza Cooper Is up, after a few days’ illness. Genciatad toca Pane Oike.. GP. Gray aa secretary of the league. This occurred at a meeting on last Thursday night. Knight claimed that his absence delayed the work of the league, and through the suggestion of Knight a new, secretary was chosen in the person of WT. 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Three per cent, paid, THE SAFE RATE, THE INDIANA TRUST £0, (A Home for Savings.) Capital, all paid in...........$1,000,000 Surplus, all earned........... 450,009 Edw. J. Kappeler, Boece tennis tani Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks, Silverware and Cut Glass, ‘Watch and Jewelry Repairing: Engraving ‘ New Phone, 280. 838 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind, —_ tainment of the league has not yet begun, rae areeeee bee not 2s Pee fo Sella ty eaeet ea oe Sromraan aa tate eases oe ee aaa tee Charles Moore, national organizer, will be in the city May 17, 18 and 19 to give CRA ee RO Sector eae these ee he Pepa beet! eh cacas some others were appointed to meet Mr. abore eee Berea eee edo sth, sa ASS eee aed Pee eee ot ieee eee ee ane es oe Re Gee ee ee Lexington, Ky., by Mr, and Mrs. J. B. Cooper. Mrs. "Fletcher is the guest of See inte East ae nate Sindee a meee: ‘The Goldsborough Club was entertained pene sr ee Reet heme miei romseny Teeeapeante are ee nl ce Sunday in Indianapolis, the guest ‘of her mother, Mrs. Mattie. Fiorenc. The city was crowded Monday with Visitors ‘to attend the races.” he annua Derby was run at Churchill Downs, ore of ‘the ‘most famous race tracks in the fountry.. Phe attendaner was one of tr Targest in the history of the ssocatin ‘The Derby winner was Wintergreen, & Kentueky three-year-old, colt John Clark, who was born a slave ‘n Nelson county, Kky., January 1,.1837, ded April 27, 1909, at his home, 624 Newton Street, this elty, at the age’ of 72 year Ho enlisted in ‘the Union army: in ‘18%, and joined Company, 125th {eine G's G. 1, Pebruary. 37, in. which com: Pany he served as a private under Lieut J. M. Kins. He was honorably dis: Gharged at Fort Leavenwort! kan, De 20. 1867. Mr. Clark came. to Louisvile the same year, and two years later mis married to Mary ‘Butler, who died. ver Suddenly at Quin Chapel’ Church January 8, 1906. Having lost his companion, an¢ Deing lett to care fora Tare. tarly— three boys and four girls—to whom be was much devoted. ‘Belng an. invall, he was pensioned by. the Governmest until the time of his death. He was & | loving husband ‘and ‘an indulgest ther and had many friends. Rev. Join E Prank and Rev, M, F. Mobinson 0 Giicted the funeral services. from the home. ‘The funeral was largely attended Warner Post @. A. Tt. and Davee Reliet ae ‘were present. The inter ment was in the Cave Hill Cemetery. WIN Green has been confined to his bl at 1118 Cedar street for tivo weeks wi typhoid ‘pneumonia. He 4s improving. Emmett Lee of, Cinctinats, enroute te few York, Over last ‘week 19 8 Ris wife, Stra Fannie Lee, who (> vistise Mrs iia Grutehtfeld ue i228. West Wa DUE street, Mra, Lee will join, her Bik Band! tn’ New York next week, whore Sell tiebe shan futare horn ie oe ee sjyacds and Oglesby at Xenia, 0., are joparig 20 open ® vaudeville theatre, < 1 Dodley, im the “Black Politician,” pogel to a good house at Columbus last cox and Cox at the Amuse-U-Theatre, uni venm., send regards to the pro” \, P. Holden's Dixie Land Minstrets cn mating wih great, success with the fi ans! Wild: West: Show. vary 1, Rag, The dancing Barle, ts aoinatea at Salt Lake City, Utah, on 1 ty mness OF his wike, ‘The Goodloes closed at, the Lincoin antes Wha Gre ‘at Louleville visiting FRE iincthe' mother of Mrs. Goodloe, hobert Clarke closed at the Pekin at yuinile and. has” Joined the Goodloe Ham which will be" known as Goodloe Sou Clarke Cole and Joinson in “The Ted Moon” mula Dik it at the Majestic ‘Theatre, Pavyure © the engagement in that elty is indefinite sydney Kirk, the Hoosler baritone, wis’) know’ the Whereapouts of Prof, TEES etman, “Write at onee eare Lawrence Freem Joe Chand ee a ee a einen quirtete nt. Chicago with much success. Sir Chaar i alse managing the Bureka iMher slop at 138 Bast Bighteenth street. ‘The Lomax ‘Theatre at Houston, Tex. nar lindergone very extensive repairs and freseits «vers. Beautiful appearance. Join tances. a Southern singer’ of some ote, las several good acts booked, John Hedge, the “Romantle Kid," ana ig wnetling ponies “Banner” and “Mad: in ure hiling a six weeks’ engagement Stine Empire’ Theatre, San raneloeo, Cat. ‘The Willams Jubilee Singers Aled a tye nights engagement at the Christian Church Spokane, Wash, last week,” At the Orplicum ‘Theatre Johnson and Wells were the hit of the biti mie marvelous GF Willson has folned tals with Harry Brooks," ‘The former Sot St Louis and the latter of Wash= fnaton b, C._ Phe team of Brooks & Wil- son plays the Hippodrome next. week. Chintz Moore and wite Bila are at the Anuse-t”Theatre, Memphigy ‘Tenn, fll- ing’a ten weeks’ engagement, closing, the Will at each performance. ‘The act alone Invsaid ‘to be worth the price of admis- sion James W. Hamilton and Nona ‘Trice Hamilton, after haying closed .a suecess- ful season in. vaudeville at Macon, Ga., lave jomed ‘Tien Simons” big vaudeville Siow “at AUanta, Ga. Regards to. all irends and Allen's Minstrels. Happy A. Howe, the Southern favorite, now Tocated at Pensacola, Fa,, has Joined Qari with, Butler May, the teaeer, sat jntxomery, Ala. and’ will present @ yauleville act. Regards "to Billy. Ker= unls. Would lke to hear from Miss tte aetcteet Black & Jones, of the well-known danc— ing cometians. “who. sailed. for ‘England Marci 31, opened at the Empire, Lalver= Tol, Raster week. They held @ position a the bill which is considered ‘@ hard “tot. that of text to closing. ‘They scored big it “unkt were forced to take five urtain calls, ‘The act Is booked for 18 Weeks solid over the Moss Stoll elreult. Hi Jerry Barnes opened the Pekin ‘The- atse at Gary. Indy 1523, Broadwayy April Ih with vikhi_peofle in-stock. ‘Phe mem= ters are Joe Stndforth, Mrs. Lora, Smith, Charlie Duvis.''Mrs. Daley Titees, Mrs, Pansy Fishback, Mrs, Maud Grundie, Mrs, Hazel Brookens’ Prof. Emerson. Mrs, Hi Jerry Barnes’ has ‘been sick, but. Is now. imoch better. Company Sends regards to a friends Je" & Glickstine’s Ar Dome, Jackson pill, Fla. “one Of” the largest” colored fuses in th South, opened Monday, May 4 They have engtiged sore of the best faent “in “the “business. Prof, Bugene Mikes’ orchestra ‘furnished the iatest se ‘ections "5." Willams, the. celebrated comedian, of “Cleveland,” O.,~ arrived -in tbe ity “April 20" and will have Charge fet the Stat Bas one cp oy gatre at Charlotte, N.C. South best vaudeville bills in the a ester is as follows: B. E. Dang singer, formerly” with the Xai Minstreis; Mrs. Rhodie Me- coon St: Mrs G_ McDaniel, the oetiee tT! CM. MeNell, the. mono ae M. Swinton, the buck dan- teat oh, dancer ‘T. Swat, pian- re director. ' Lee Henderson is pigs) le, Theatre of Atlanta, Ga., foley fey SRO with the ot Bly ited ladies and gentlemen: Sous Butler, ‘musieal director and stage manager; comedians, C. L. Craw- ford, Bille Dutand, Chas’ weastey Cath J, B\ MoGaner, trap drummer, assisted by the fine singing and dancing of Misses Evelyn White, “Sadie Anderson ‘and Bes sie Smith. ‘Chas. P. Balley, the proprietor never fails to let the stiost’ walk cask Saturday afternoon, Regards to all" in and out of the profession: SOUTH BEFORE THE WAR CO. J. Benj. Simmons, the little comedian of the Buckeye Staté, is-at the head of a company, playing at’ Olantancy Pan a Columbus,’ 0, ‘this ‘season, - His “comedy work is such ‘that he,is considered ‘one of the best young ocmedians. He is a. high- class comedian “and. is naturally funny, even without makeup, and has made hun: dreds laugh at the park this week. ‘The members of the company are. Wm. (Pus) Jacieaon, who sings "Sugar Cane” to per fection’ also Bessie Higgins, who sings [Banda Loess’ and plays the part 0 leading lady. Others in the company. are Bessie’ Brown, Lillian Nichols, Katie Crage, Jno. Mortimer, Will Plerce. NOTED WOMAN PASSES AWAY. Caddie A. Whitman, of Atlanta, Ga, widow of the noted colored poet-preachier, Alberry” A.""Whitman, a Fepresentative colored woman, mother of the Whitman Sisters, and who for over thirty years has given her life to charitable and rescue Work, passed away yesterday at her Hil- Hard’ street home. ‘She occupied ‘a. fore- most place in her race, lecturing and or- Sanizing societies and clubs for the rescue of colored womenvand girls, and directing & general ‘organization known as. “The Mothers of. the. ‘Twentieth Century,” of which she was the president and inspira- ton. ais, Somes oe tay Ad o'clock from x jurch, of whic! she was @ devoted member—Atianta Con- eee eee THE ORIGINAL COLORED ARISTOCRATS. We are now on the Vesbeck & Farrell circuit, filing a 25-week ‘contract, and our act isa hit. They say it is the best dressed comedy act on the circuit. We are presenting our own creation, ““Thurs- day Born on Friday.” We, are featuring “Tillie,” ‘Starlight Maid,” “Old ‘Time Rag,” “Did He Run,” and “Let Me Be Your Lemon Coon,” Billy Simpson, late of Simpson and Johnson, from the cireult, is making a mark for the straight men. ‘Watch us grow. Walter Lyons sends re- gards to Fred Lewis and wife. LYRIC THEATER, SHREVEPORT. Sunday night we played to 1,964 people, putting gn, three shows—“The Possumvill Spillers,” “Judge Yazoo” and “The Fowl Deed.” We have with us the Perrys, the McGees and little Rucks, the laughing little fellow, John Ellis and Miss Peal Swingingon.' Baby Seais is our. pianist and Ed F. Peat is here yet. Mr. Peat sends best regards to the “Dandy Dixie” bunch and the W. A. Mahara bunch, and would like to hear from Raymond Reeves, ‘Al Boyd, Arthur L. Prince, Tony Ridley, Al Stender and §. ‘TF. Dunmore. Mr, Hoopes will take out a road show May’ 31, under canvas. We will have two cars—a' palace car, which has been made in Wilmington, Del, and a baggage car, and_will have ‘thirty people. We will be in Jackson, Miss, from May 10 to 22. Address all mail to American Theater. Say, Sam Davis, why don’t you and Bil Young, ‘Tim Owley, Skinner Lee and 0. H. Mead write? HOTTEST COON IN DIXIE SHOW. 8. H. Dudiey’s “Hottest Coon in Dixie” show will open this season at the National Theater, Philadelphia, May 24, for one week, then to Chester, the home of the young and enterprising manager, and win- ter quarters, where Dudley has in, the storehouse the famous “Jolly Bthiopians.” Mr. Dudley intends to tour the same terri- tory this season with “The Hottest, Coon In Dixie” that he toured with the “Jolly Ethiopians.” Next season the two shows will be put out. Mr. Dudley will not be with the show much this summer. After he ‘opens the show and plays, the llc benefit at Harrisburg, Pa., he will take a long-needed rest until the closing week ; then S. H. gets busy again, rewriting, staging and, engagms people for the "Smart Set." “Koster for “The Hottest Coon in Dixie” is as follows: S. H. Dud- ley, sole owner : B. B. Davis, business man- ager; Mrs, S. H. Dudley, treasurer; Wil- lam’ Baynard, ‘general ‘manager ;’ John Payne, advertising agent; George Rhone, leader’ of orchestra; Alfonso Claybrook, Ieader of band; William Ramsey. stage manager. ALLEN’S MINSTRELS. ‘We are in Arkansas sgain, and wil) be in Oklahoma, shortly. We played Mem: phis, Tenn., two nights, April 29 and 30. It is the home of P. L. Jenkins, the popu- lar B, & ©. trombonist, and ‘there was some old-time handshaking, and after the parade, at the residence of his brother, William #. Jenkins, 393 Humphrey street, a swell dinner was’ set and enjoyed, Will Bolden acting as toastmaster, ‘William Phillips ‘sends best regards, to the “Rabbit's Foot” Comedy Company, also the Florida Blossoms. H. S. Smith sends regards to P. G. Lowery and company, also Paul Carter. Robert. Miller is convalescent and at work again. J.B. Norton is, singing “I'm Going to Do What I Please,” and always draws ap- plause. \ ‘Norris Griggsby, he who imitates 2 hunchback, never falls to score singing “Lovin’ Time.” ‘Our band never fails to leave the crowds talkie about marvelous execution and perfect discipline. C, A. La Rose still keeps them guessing singing “The Old-Time Rag.” FLORIDA BLOSSOMS. The Florida Blossorfis continue to please and surprise the people by_ their flean, refined and entertaining perform- Snces, "We are in a new territory, where the show is unknown and is making a Teputation second to none. Our parade is the talk of each clty and vilage we visit, as is also our band, under the able direc: tion of E. B. Dudley. Our. noon day parade and concerts comparé favorably With some of the latge concert bands. ‘C. H. Douglas, one of the proprietors, is on the sick list and his confined to his home in Macon. ‘The. entire company wish for him @ speedy recovery. | The Fishers, Lonnie and Cora, in their danc- ing specialty are red hot favorites. Billy Richardson, our principal comedian, is cleaning up. ‘The Prices, Kate and Tom, are prime favorites, and_as performers are ina class to themselves. Miss, Stella Smith pleases with her singing, | Clarence Stewart is doing nicely. Adela Smith and Daisy Willams, soubrettes, wish to he. remembered” to’ all friends. Sam Cohen, the popular announcer, is, proving that he Is without a peer as ‘a “spleler.” Goff Kennedy, stage manager, would like to hear from friends. Sam. Parker joined at Anderson, S. C.. as boss canvasman. ‘All mail should be addressed care of Florida Blossoms, 861 Fourth street, Ma- con, Ga, Joe Miller, tuba player, sends regards to Allen’s New Orleans Minstrels and all friends and says write. THE GREAT WALLACE - HAGEN- BACH SHOW DELIGHT THOUS- ANDS AT INDIANAPOLIS. ‘The greetings of spring were realized in the fullness of the term last week when the great Wallace-Hagenbeck circus made Indianapolis @ visit for one day. ‘This show "fies so) many features, to 'recom- mefid it to the public that it is almost a THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER puzzle for one to find just where to com- mence. It requires two big sections of trains for the transportation of the outfit. The management seems to have omitted nothing that belongs to a well-regulated circus. Colored "performers, colored cooks, colored laborers; in. fact, colored men ‘seemed .to serve in every” possible place they cojild be used. “This is a strong inducement for the colored patronage. to this show where it may appear. ‘The big show is headed through the Virginias and The Freeman takes especial pride in rec- ommending it to the race throughout its course in the Southland. ‘The most pleasing feature of the cireus will prove, no doubt, to be the P. G. Lowery concert band and jubilee” min- strels in the side show or Annex. ‘This troupe is a whole circus within. itself. Prof. Lowery has surrounded — himself with’ the ‘best talent, procurable in the business. | Tt Js. veritably ‘an opera house show under canvas. The company con- sists of four comedians—Jno. L. Edwards, Chas. Beechum, Harry Crosby and Billy Barthquake. Blanche Beechum is a fin- Ished and pleasing interlocutor. "Her work is of a finished character. She side- steps those tiresome drags that one. is forced ‘to stand for oftentimes in colored minstrel shows. ‘The company. carries two other young ladies besides Mrs. Becchum. | AMiss Johnella Gay ‘and Bssi Williams’ clean up as coon shouters, — In Mr. Barrfleld, ‘Prot. Lowery has due up good bass singer. ‘The band consists of fourteen pleces and is conceded to be the largest side show band on the road. The orchestra, under the directorship of A. Victor, is a complete organization within itself.’ Tt is composed of six musicians. ‘The full roster of the company. follows: P. G. Lowery, band master and manager ; Arthur Jackson, ‘Tom May, ‘Tom Toliver, A. Victor, H. i. Rawles, ‘Irwin Brown, Arthur Hill, William “May, James B. Hall, ‘Tony Barrfeld, John ‘L.” Hawards, Charles Beechum, Blanche Beechum, Es- sie Williams and Miss Johnella Gay. ‘The above aggregation is to be seen to be appreciated. ‘The side show of the Wallace-Hagenbeck circus serves as @ dis- tinct holiday for the colored patrons anata aiaee aie ania EXCHANGE GARDEN THEATER AT JACKSONVILLE, FLA, James H, Gross and B. A. Wright, mix- ologists and bartenders, are always in at- tendance to ‘serve their many. friends. Both gentlemen are of good standing, both In'sodiety and social circuit. They are al- Ways glad for thelr friends to cal, as the attention given in. their respective busl- nésses is high class and up to date. ‘They solieit your trade at all times. Regards to friends in and out of the profession. Robert Johnson, known as” Shun the Sweet Boy, is always at the main entrance to receive tickets from those many friends who visit the big show nightly. Lucky Hunt, the efficient ticket agent, is always ‘on his post, waiting to serve you ‘with tickets for the big ‘show. “He Is polite at all times; sends best regards to all friends. ‘Miss Vergie Deore, after a severe filness, is ‘again. up and tnaking good as of old ‘singing “Red, Red Rose” with much suc- cess: sends regards to Pearl Woods, Ma- fel Johnson and all friends of the profes: sion, IN DEHOMEY. By Ivur Jones. Dahomey has simply lost tts dear bait, and. that weather man—well, its good that he hasn't been to his office for. the last week, as he has saved the grand jury a lot of trouble, as he has stepped on the feet of the baseball fans, and that is sure Serious trouble in Chicago... Things have just been awful in Dahomey, for a week, ‘All rain and no sunshine. Wait—that's all, ‘There will be some sensational changes in the Dahomey houses next week. Wateh this column for it. Everything. will be for the good, It looks like @ free-for-all mov- ing day. ‘Wise and Milton leave this week for the coast with ten people on the Plantagus ae Bert A. Williams in vaudeville, $750 per week. What's next? Ethiopia is’ certainly Straightening forth her arms. ‘The Washington, “a five-cent house in Dahomey, is no more. ‘The only thing left is “He never told a lie.” ‘The bill for the Monogram this week is of a busking form, ‘Slim Henderson, Wil ‘Thomas and Joe, Simms, all talking and Plenty singing. Somebody is in wrong . Reports have it that King and Bailey, who Thead the. Chocolate Drops, are. the frst colored act that will play American ‘Musi¢ Hall Morris House. Chicago vaudeville had two black head- Miners last week—Champion Jack Johnson at the Haymarket, Cooper and Robinson at the Olymple. Dahomey had the Leland Giants, 8. H, Dudley is trying to rob us of everything for his summer show. He has engaged our star little. team, Claybrook and Claybrook, to feature his summer show. Joe Jordan has at last put over a win- ner, “I Want Nobody But You.” ‘May 10 will see whether or not the Chi- cago theater public wants musical comedy, when the original Pekin Stock Company presents “Sambo.” What seems to be news to the colored profession is that Charlie Johnson, of Johnson and Dean, has been. in Minneap- olis, Minn., for six months quite ill, ‘The crew, fo the Seattle fair is not yet complete, THE FREEMAN will furnish the full roster. Cole and Johnson, in “The Red Moon," have at last landed ‘on Broadway. in New York. From the colored way of thinking, it’s G. D. @—come d— quick. “What's the SM Ses ete eee PITTSBURG SHOW SHOP. ‘By Jaseimine. Things are going fine along the Avenue. We are still having the finest kind. of eather, “and everything is” going just lovely. ‘The “‘Smart Set,” headed by that popu- lar comedian, 8. H. Dudley, opened for a week's engagement at the Bijou Theater Monday night. ‘The house was packet at each performance, and all of the perform- ers acquitted themselves nobly. | Mr. Dud- ley was ably suppoi y_irving Allen, Eddie Stafford, Nettie Glen, Alberts Ormes Dudley, Hattie Hopkins anda well- trained chorus. ‘Cooke and ‘Stevens are at the Grand Opera, House thia week, and are one of the hits of an exceedingly well-balanced bill. Mrs. Clara Betters, wife of Billie Bet- ‘ters, and a member of the team of Betters and’ Betters, died very suddenly Its Mon- day night, ‘and was buried last Friday afternoon.” A big benefit matinee was ar- ranged by, the many performers who hap- pened to be in the city for Mr. Betters. Manager Himey Martin, of the Lyceum ‘Theater, donated the use'of the house, and the following performers appeared: Reese Brothers, Burton and Watts, Memphis Student ‘Trio, Bob Johnson, Harry Brooks, Nash and nash and several others, At the funeral, Friday afternoon, Mr. Johnson, ‘cellist of the Memphis Trio, played a very pretty Sacred solo, and Charles Burton, of Burton and Waits, sang “Beyond ‘the Gates of Paradise.” Mrs, Betters was well known in the profession, and had a host of friends who mourn her loss deeply. ‘Owing to a delay in the completion of the building, the new Star ‘Theater will not be opened until about May S. It will ho doubt’ prove to be the most popular place on the Avenue. It has a seating capacity of five hundred, and the manager. Mr, Dunlap, as announced, that ‘he will feature polite vaudeville and moving pic- tures. ‘J._W, Myers, the well-known, cornetist of Robinson's orchestra, “has been ap- pointed assistant leader of the First Bri- gade Band, K. of P. Mr. Myers, besides being a fine gentleman, is considered one 6f the city’s best musicians, and_will no Goubt be a great help to the band, which is now considered one of the best of its Kind in the country. ‘Local Union No. 471, A. F. of M., has moved its headquarters to No. 1319 Wylie avenue, where it has fixed up a very nice Place, to entertain visiting musicians and riends.. ‘The new quarters consist of an office room, reading and writing room. and & very nice ililard and pool parlor for members. only. ‘Meggins and Gréen are playing at the Wesg,204 Theater this week, and are do- m BOD (Rockplle) Johnson, the monolog- int ls plavingat the South ‘ide ‘heater and is, a8 usual, malting geot, R. G. Baker, ‘the well-known vocalist, has been suffering with a severe cold for the paat two weeks, Dut is now very much Improved ana'able to resume his dates at the Fulton Theater. ‘The Tehearsals of the comic , opera “Uganda,” ‘which is to be produced at the Bijou Theater in June, under. the. per: sonal direction of Baward Ml Winn, ar golng along nicely, and it will we doubt Brove to'be the musical treat of the eee Son, ot Nouses otter. fle ils this week an ving Yarge crowds nightly. THE UYCEUM—This house offers ¢ fair bill this week, headed by Berry” Sin Weller, a singing ‘and dancing comedian Who dia'tair Next came Worence Wat Son, @ Very Clever soubrette, who, was wel Feeéived, ‘Then eame the Reynolds Sisters song and dance artists, who did some very Rood singing, and moving pictures close fhe ball THE FULTON—This house offers 2 3eiz 900 pu this week, “headed “Dye Memphis Students, a trio ‘of ‘very goos singers and raubiglan, who sag oa Plaved wemselves into the hearts of. thel audiences.” Bach one of them is’ the ‘pos sessor of a very ‘good volee, and. ianow how to tise ity and ‘they were forced 10 Fe spond’ to. repeated encores. ‘Then ‘cam Nash and Nach, in a'singis, talking an dancing” act that was ‘well "received, “at tough they have been seen on the “Ave nue before: 'R. J. Baker, in’ ilustrate: Sones, and ‘moving pletures closed B00 bill RAMBLING. devetang uns ,these “ramblets” will understand that I simply draw on my ‘own Information, which is very often too meagre to do justice to the individuals; then’ again I ‘find that error creeps. in ones in a while, and which need correc- Yon, for fear it be thought’ intentional. And on this point ‘be it understood that nothing will be ‘set down In malice, ‘nor naughe extenuated. In’ speaking of Har- fy Brown, the well-known singing agtist, T sald that he was a ‘cousin to Frank Brown, the tenor. They are brothers; half brothers to be exact. Harry styles himgelf ‘singing cartoonist.” ‘The team js Brown and Hodges, and not Brown and Brown as I stated’ last week, travel- ing. as Indian Singing Cartoonists—Harry and Lulu. ‘The Philadelphia Ledger had the following to say concerning them after thelr appearance in that city: “A pretty’ singing and cartooning act was that of Brown and Hodges, two real Indian artists," While | they "portrayed scenes with colors, they sang catchy mel- odies. ‘This was thelr frst appearance in this city and they will be welcome when they return.” ‘Phe comment is modest but earnest and is highly prized by the team. A most_kindly' letter was recetved by the Rambling writer from “Brown, in which he ‘made some, pleasing, references. In it were unmistakable proof of the as- sertion that there's no. place like home. He manifested no desire to return to his home; but it was clear that in mentioning the ‘dssociations, his heart was. touched. When a man ot the world says mother, God, wife, in his ‘correspondence, It. may be Set down that he means it. "He does not finish his statement in reference to his mother; perhaps he couldn't, He says “but I married a good woman,” as it the place of her was somewhat supplied. In the language of the Tiad—those lost lived again in those found. ‘Then he utters this beautiful philosophie thought: “My friend I cherish, my foes I utterly jet alone.” I have commented largely on Harry Brown and his wife, but they are deserv- ing. ‘They are alone; no one is in thelr class beyond themselves, doing a. work that wins the admiration of all, who see them. Harry Brown isan Indianapolis boy I also found myself in error in refer- ence ,to Lizzie Pugh, Deegan, | The song she first sang in public began thus: am tred now and sleepy too; come. put me in my litte bed." Last week, had it that it began with the lines, “Come, virdie, come kiss me good night, for my evening, prayer is sald,” ‘Those ‘were the lines of the chorus, dnd which properly were “Come, ‘sister, come,” ete, and not "Come, birdie, come,” ete. eSince writing of ‘her some have taken exception to the statement that she did fier great work when fully intoxicated. | I expected the same, and. will state, the situation more comprehensively. | Lizzie Pugh, I say again, was one of the gifted women of the earth when it came to the matter_of voice. No one had a greater gift. So great, that without any cultiva- tion excepting that caught up here and there by. singing teachers when teaching her her songs, she was able to sing as a matter of livelihood before this latter day of opportunity. No marchesi had any- thing to do with her orany of the high- priced voice ‘builders, “She did_not know Ktallan, French, as Madam ‘Selika did, and as a matter of part of ground work of her art, so said. She was blessed beyond her’ knowledge; that other refine- ment which means the allied arts were not dreamed of. "She did not read of those in her ‘clase “with the object of vieing with them in 4M things, She pleased; she drew her’ salary-—in. bliss and igmor” ance of what it was all about, Remember she was no Jublleer; “no. “coon” song shouters sang straight from the besin= ning. Her violin voice would have been drowned out in such attempts; it would have been wounded also, and would not have responded, 1 also talked with Selika, heard her sing, heard her ‘ell’ of her’ association with the famous ‘divas of that day in Paris, in England. Lizaie Pugh had no such association. ‘Her managers found it convenient to turn her into. immediate gold: her husband, Dugan, found it con- venient to turn her into immediate gold. Thus was she colned away, until she felt the exhaust on her life and attempted to supply the deficiency as so many do—by indulgence in intoxicants, which became a habit, and in the end she was unable to make good without the undue indulgence spoken of. She was an ignorant woman in the sense referred to, Some insist dif ferent, holding that she could read and write.’ ‘Think, of the assertion—could read and write, ‘The ignorance spoken, of Js not of that kind—my meaning is gleaned through the above. Furthermore, 1am doing for her what has never been done. Her position in the song world has never been known. Many felt. that she was an ordinary one-horse singer, because her. opportunities were one-horse; and had they been better, the woman would have perhaps fared no better, owing to the chances of a Negro singer of worth. Look at ‘Selika, the most cultivated of them all—a great art ist, In the world sense—with ail of the requirements, finally reduced to want. However, {rom her throat bursted no note like that’ from the throat of our Dugan. Only “Black Patti” is making it as a songstress, pure and simple; even she can not under the circumstances maintain the place her reputation calls for. Her fault 15 pardonable in view of what she was. ‘The exaction on her, nature may have riven “her to excess. ‘The writer is not influenced by the fact; he only sees the singer. holding her to ‘be all sald of her—one of the Tarest gifted women that ever lived. oT as 5 Sane st semen ceammrresia tee ae) 7) ‘The Mt. Vernon team crossed bats with Evansville Sunday. |About 3 went over to Evansville with the boys. Clyd John- son, catcher; Geo. Tolbert, pitcher ; Jobn Metros, first base, Bugene Harris, seo: ond base; Alfred ‘Hughes, short, ‘stop; Robert Harris, third base; David Harper, left fields Arthur Thomas, right field j Esley Caldwell, center feld. Tob Harris and Clyde Johnson made home runs. ‘The Score was 6 to 5 in favor of Evansville, Prof. Geo. Tompkins is manager of the team, NEW YORKS DROP ONE TO ATKINS. ‘The much-touted New York Giants failed to make good in their game with the hard-hitting Atkins team last Sunday. For the first few innings of the contest the fray looked like a cinch for. the colored men from the Bast. ‘The Atkins team got to Wade, of the Giants, in the latter part of the game and drove him to the “dug: out.” Carston wag substituted. and fared but little better. ‘The score follows: : RICE. Giants .010030001000-3 9 4 Atking (00001040000 1-614 6 Batteries—Wade, Follis and Carstou for the Glants; Milan; Schiffel and Cook for the Atkins. eeepc MY ee oe ted ee eae ge yd age ee Wanted, Colored Performers for Plant Juice Medicine Co. Work open air platform and street. Those playing banjo or guitar prefered. Permanent work if you can make good. ‘tive full details in first letter and if you can join on wire. Daniel Leyls, Plant Juice Medicine Co., Muskogee, Oklahoma. ee ee ce ee Wanted Performers For the Colorade Grand Old Kentucky Minstrels, colored ladies and gentlemen, singers, dancers and comedians. Men who double prefered. ‘Traveling in our own private car. Write, permanent address, Sparta, Ky. ————————————— PERFORMERS? Can use Single or Teams. Good salaries to good people. Don’t answer this Ad. if you can’t make good. When writ- ing state your line of work. Send reference in first letter. JOEL & GLICKSTEIN’S Air Dome Exclusively for Colored People, Bridge & Ashley Sts., Jacksonville, Fla. LELAND GIANTS LOSE TO LOGAN ‘SQUARES. CHICAGO, 1.—Speclal—The _Letana Giants lost the first game in the Chic League, “Sunday, at “Callahan's” grounds afer etuming rom Ther big string of Hletortes:in'the South, “The follosieig wee the score! Logan Squares.3 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 %&=s Leland Giants..1 10 0 0 0 4 1 0—7 ‘Two-base hits—Gatewood, Haisman. Double play—Ball and Harris. Struck out—By Morey, 2: by Gatewoad 6. ‘Besse on balls—Oft Torey, 4; off Gatewood, 5. Cinplre—eitapatriek, ‘They will open their grounds at Auburn Park fo'mortow having aga the Logan juares as (helt opponents. it will Vee Dis day tor the fang BASEBALL AT LOUISVILLE. Br Jason Patan. ‘Tho Loulsvile Cubs won another game Sunday, May 2° The Royals of Garcons Were. the victims rhe buys tom Clas Put up a strong game, Gut thee Seve aa a¥onanee torwin the Cube took the tena “in the: drat” inning’ by "making St Fine and clinched ‘the atte ‘by making two. mero ‘in the fourth, rks. Raters Work of West ana Mitchel was splendid Briscoe's Tuning catch was’ the oats of the gamer Beare Hoyals rews--'0 2 9 2 0 0 0 Gabe Ue 8 8 8 88 8 Battory' ior Royals? Lindsey, Saat. Batteries for Cube: Wests Aitichel Brrore=Cubs, 47 Royals, a Hits— Cubs, 10; Royals, 5. Two-base Hits— West, Robinson, Watson. —'Three-base HitBriseoe. Bases’ on Balle “OW ind sey, 4; Off West, 1. Struck out by West, 6; Lindsey, 2. Time of game—One hour and fifty minutes, Attendance—1100. Umpire cutter Soe | Sander ey, 5. a ae strong Indlanapolts White Sox play return strong Indianapolis. y NOTES OF THE GAME. | Collins put up his usual good game at ‘arst | That running catch of Briscoe's was a ‘beauty. Watson played @ nice game at third and accepted ‘three chanseest ‘The Freeman {eon sale at 1113 West ‘Walnut street. Jessle Palmer, agent. ‘The ghost walks regularly for the boys and everybody's bappse " Wallace seems to have struck his gate at second. ‘That's right, old boy, keep in the game. Robinson and Martin had little to do but take cate of everything that ‘came their way. Captain Booker had his eye on the ball sunday," Four times up; four hits Guess that’s going some! Manager Stringer says that games {s all he wants, and with the good feeling and Henmong” that existe. among’ the players, his wants will be gratified, West pitched a splendid game, holding the Royals down to five hits. Struck. out six and. when men’ were on” bases ‘would Ughten up, andthe batters were hopeless before his’ curves. Mitchel caught @ great game Sunday and his throwing to bases was perfect. Bo. you know that’ no one has’ stolen s base ‘on “Mitchel in two games. Tight have fried to steal’ second” and all have been found guilty. SEKITAN, OHIO. RY Ot eee eames William Anderson, special marshal for the village of Sekitan, died at the Jewish hospital ‘Tuesday, April 20th, at 4:30 o'clock, while undergoing an ‘operation. Mr. Anderson had been suffering for con siderable time from the effects of disease, but his unexpected death came asa shock to the residents of Sekitan. ‘The deceased was born May 1, 1875, in Owen county, Kentucky, and died April 20, 1909. cH was thirty-three, years, eleven months and ‘fifteen: days "old." eit had been a Tesident of Sekitan. for, the past elghteen years, Rev. J. H. Brooks, of the C. M. E. Church conducted the funeral services. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dudiey, of Delhi, ‘The funeral was held at the City Hall in the Odd Fellows rooms. On the rostrum was seated Dr. J. M. Dillard, mayor: Rev, H. J. Scott, pastor of the Methodist, Episcopalian Church, (white) : Rev. W. H. Lewis, of Delhi; Rev. 8D. Saunders, D, D., of the First Baptist Chureh, the evangelist; Mrs. M. J. Bran- non, Rey. W. H. Blackburn, of Delhi; Rev, Watkins, “Rev. Baitey, gave re- marks taking for his subject “Prayer as the Key of Faith.” Mrs. M. J. Brannon also gave remarks at the funeral, taking for her subject “The Principle of Right Living ina Community.” Rev. Brooks took for his theme “Set Thine House in Order for ‘Thous Shalt Die and Not Live,” If Kings, 20:1. ‘The sermon was very ini- pressive ‘and well illustrated from a pure theological standpoint. ‘The hall was filled to its utmost capacity, The mem- bers of the John Brown Giub and the members of the Magnolia Club formed a line of march at 2:30 at the City. Hall and marched south on Cincinnati avenue to the residence accompanied by Reed's Band, led by Professor Cassidy of Cin- cinnati, and W. H. Brannon, deputy mar- shal. ‘As the ‘remains were taken from the ‘house and placed in the hearse the band played “Nearer My God to Thee.” ‘Phe funeral procession then marched back: fo the City Hall. “Mra. M. E. Payne and Mrs. Mollie Ragland had’ charge of the decorating of the rooms. On the left side of the rostrum Was a cross drapped in a black wreath and on the right side was a gilt heart surrounded by a magnificent chister of roses and ferns. ‘The body was set in the miiddle. Mr. Anderson had been in the employ of Rudisell & Johnson as special marshal and extra ‘bartender, and his manner of conducting affairs Bained for him the 3 felendship and confidence of his employers and friends. William Anderson stood among hie friends and associates as a leader in the com- tunity, always ready and willing to do the thihgs most beneficial to mankind. He held the position of general secretary of the Magnolia Club and bad always been loyal to the cause, and his efficient serv- jee will be long felt in the community. Mr. ‘Henry Fitch, uncle of the deceased, and. Mr. Geo. Woodson, president of the Magnolia Chub, had charge of the fun- eral arrangements, which was one of the best directed funerals and largest ever held in_the village of Sekitan...Rev. Mrs. M. J. Brannon, the evangelist, is at pres- ent filling an engagement every Thursday 2 evening at the First Baptist Church... Rev. J. H. Brooks, D. D., of the C. M. i. Churehi, has been extended an invitation to conduct a series of lectures at the White ‘Methodist Chureh, Rev. J. H. Scott. D. Da, pastor...Mr, “Aaron Johngon, who has has been conducting the barbershop at the Magnolia cafe and dance hall, has accapt- ed the position as special officer, to suc ceed the late William Anderson... .Rev. Williams (white), of High street, obcu- pled, te. pulnit Sunday. evening ‘at ‘the First Baptist Church. Rev. Williams de= livered a good, practleal sermon,_ taking for his subject Luke xxiv:28, “Father Forgive Them, for They Know Not What They Do.” YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. George Rideout was In Columbus Mon- day on business..‘The ‘will ‘of the late day on business. ..By the will of the late Reella, Hall her “husband is given the property on Mt. Pleasant street for life, when it then goes to her daughter, Mrs. Jennie Simmons in fee simple. If, how- ever, the daughter ever fails to take good gate of Paris Hall during Bie lifetime: she is to lose the property and it will be divid- a equally between a son, Remus "Duff and a sister of deceased, Alice Day. .-A. H. Berry is able to be ‘out after a few days" illness... Allie Campbell, of Baltl- more, Md, is the guest of Mrs. G. Tans more, of "Hine street...Mrs, A. Harper and daunter ‘will spend a few. days! in Cleveland. Lousie Jackson, of Girard, is able to be about after an attack of scatlet fever... William Saunders @ill have his skating parties at Avon Park in the future as the skating season Is over at the Audi- forlum Rink and "he will open, his, frat party Monday evening, April 10, with a grand mask...Mrs. Gains Wiliams, Mrs. Josephine Finney and Miss Roddie Holmes are able to be out...Mrs. Parson, Mrs. Mayfield, Miss McConneaughey, Mrs. Dr. Pettiford and Mrs. Gaither are on the ek, list. Mr, and Mra, fe. Ht. Dudley were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Berry while playing in the elty last weak: ;.-The Chrysanthemum Club met at Mrs, James Saunders Monday afternoon... Mrs, George Young and 8. Yancy are ‘ill... ‘Mrs. Edmonton, of Beliar, O., is the guest of her daugther, Miss McConneaughey... ‘The Tabernacle Baptist Church are hold- ing. a very successful revival, ‘They have had five’ converts...‘The éntertalnment held in the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Cromwell, 714 West Federal street, Tuesday evening by the members of thé Woman's Progressive Club, was fell at- tended and proved to be a’ grand success in every phase. A neat sum was realized which will be added to the clubs" treas- ure... The opening of the new club parlors of Buckeye Lodge No. 7s, I. B. 0. B. of W., in their new quarters, 269% West Federal street, Wednesday evening, was Well attended ‘and proved to be a grand success in every phase. Dr. C. A. Potti- ford, P. E. R., gave the welcome address andmusic and remarks were made by members of the order. At 11 o'clock re- freshments were served to all present... The membtrs of Louise Edwards Couit, No, 20, met in their lodge rooms. 123 West Federal street Wednesday evening in reg- ular session and the meeting was well at- tended. Business of importance was transacted during the session and a num- ber of “committees made. thelr reports GORING: Sirioien' repair: SPOKANE, WASH. Spectal to TH Presway. ‘Phe Young People's Christian Endeavor of Bethel As MB Churen had thelr fret Annual banquet on the 26th in the church. There were about fifty present. After the Danguet the Endeavors. “were called to order by Miss Clifford Freeman and. the rogram wag taken ‘up. The fist, was a baper. by” Miss Ruth’ Freeman, “Young Peoples piace. in "Church “Ambitions by ities Myrtle ‘Dosey :-a ueautifa daot ie Freeman sisters payer, “rorty: four. Years of Progress’ of the “Americea Negro(! by eo ‘Pearce, after which the was discussed by’ the audience." PUL. Colwell, MG. Walker and He iey: ant dre among the new arrivals in the ci CENTERVILLE, LA. Special to Tas Paeewan, ‘Nathan Osborne was accidently injurea in the Baldwin Lumber. Co. swamp last ‘Thursday, but is recovering. ROUTE. McCABE'S MINSTRELS—Taylor, Wis, May, §, 9; Blair, 10, 11; Galesville, 13; 13; Trenipealeauy, 14, 15, 16, BLACK PATIT TROUBADOURS—Taco- ma, “Wash, May 9; Roslyn, 10; le Blim, 117 Bilensburg, 133 Yakima, 134 Sprague, isi Lewinton, 15: V._P. HOLDEN COMPANY—with 101 Ranch Wild West—Cincimnati, May 10, ORGANIZER WANTED. ‘The U. O. W. of A., greatest secret order on ty Seatactee te exlbrentes™ eeret cedar Sete Pee me tea a Folie wantectetereanars nea sae ap ogpanice sew Game gue dae tor ladies. You can devote spare hours in se- curing quembers for which we pay liber- Se RE partnteee eres dio,4e or pone Athi net. 8, W. A. National Camp, 669 Sixth St, Putting ee THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Hotions<P erecta Wine. aves laopuat in a snowing. ee ey, ene for ta the Zouowing ie il kindy eng Eid ests waoeeee fueg tas Si a ale pee tas Pea ae Somes We any eae a [eagle oe Gentlemen's List. Beecher, I. W. Mikel, Prof. E. F. eed Tas Meee oars Saves pasreey. Scie: Wake Bat Whey ee ey Sane ee Dabney Wise, Jim i Baley a earre Ladies’ List. Moppin, Pearl ee ee Seu ns cmap mal Hotel Howard 212-214-216 Fourth St., Milwaukee, Wis ‘tl nolorn avian, Conds acl Special Rates to Professional People. Notes of Racial Progress. Leagues have recently been organized at Jacksonville, Brownsville and Dyerburgh, Tenn., by the organizer, while the one at Dyersburgh, Brownsville and Dyerburgh, basis which gives a reasonable assurance that in the future it will be a potent factor in the material and commercial activities of the Negro in business in that busy, bustling marrt. The colored citizens of Franklin, Tenn., are in prosperous and well-do circumstances, and are standing the smallness of the place (about 2,500 population, of both races). The majority of them are but ordinary day laborers, yet there seems no matter how small; and not a few of them are nice cottages, furnished with modern improvements. The North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association, one of the leading life insurance companies, under Negro management, headquarters at Durham, N. C., Columbia, S. C., one of the northwest corner of Park and Washington streets. This building means that the company intends to invest its business in South Carolina. The structure will be two or three stories in height, and modern in every particular. The Durham (N. C.) Daily Sun (white), in its issue of March 13, says that a meeting of the colored citizens was held last week to discuss the formation that places them, as business men, in the very forefront of colored leaders in the South. It therefore adds that: "The organization is" the Colored Business Men's League. Thirty of the leading colored men of the city met and organized this league. The object of this organization is to inquire about the colored people, and to pull together for any enterprise that will build up Durham. Officers were elected as follows: W. G. Pearson, president; C. C. Sparing, vice-president; W. A. Walmart, secretary; P. W. Dawkins, corresponding secretary, and John H. Allen, treasurer. Executive committee, Dr. J. L. Warren, vice-president; W. A. Walmart, boro, Dr. A. M. Moore, Dr. E. Shepard, W. S. Young, John W. O'Daniel and John Merrick." The Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D., LL, D., secretary and treasurer of the National Baptist recently compiled and published in book *Legislative Enactments of Fourteen Southern States*, Pertaining to the Separate Carry Order, and Repair Order of the Interstate Commission to Segregate Negro or 'Colored Passengers on Railroad Trains and in Railroad Cars'. The nearly and carefully compiled, consists of 67 pages, vest-pocket edition size, price 25 can be obtained by writing and sending the request to the author and publisher, Nashville, Tenn. It is needless to add that the volume should be in possession of every Negro business, but he may be informed as to whether he these "jim crow" enactments are being compiled with on the common carriers. If not, then report the discrimination or violation to the proper authorities. The following interesting piece of news is to be found in the columns of the Daily Negro (white), Greensboro, N. C., of the insta- “An enthusiastic meeting of the Colored Business Men's League was held last night in the office of the Greensboro Real Estate Emporium. A consideration of the business establishment here of the Negro Ministerial Training School, which is to be established in State of North Carolina. About sixty members of the league and friends were present. "Garland Daniel, after being introduced by Lawyer Mitchell as one of the most enthralling and public-spirited citizens of Pittsburgh, en himself a sincere friend to the pooled race, responded with a splendid and highly beneficial address. Following the address of Mr. Daniel speeches were made by Dr. R. Alexander, Smith Garrett and others. A for cash subscriptions to the proposed amount of $1,600. In addition to this amount Mr. Daniel subscribed property to the value of $7,750 as a proposed site for the city boro, overlooking the city Great boro and surrounding country. The meeting adjourned until next Tuesday night, when the aforesaid subscription will be accepted. Negro Central Carolina Fair Association will also be taken up at this meeting." MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN An event of great importance to the colored people of this city was the organization of colored waiters last month by the International Union. The local is composed of the best known and the most popular ethnic groups, about thirty-five members. The officers are: Philip Hale, president; Henry Lee, vice-president; Luke Tichenor, treasurer; Dummaney firm, financial secretary; D. Biesley chapel, saint; E. Spector; Edward Boyd, inner guard; Harry Kimbrough, Len Oliver and Walter Dodson, trustees. George Holbert was elected national convention, to be held in this city next week. He will be one of three colored delegates who will represent different union organizations. Much credit is due the general organizer, Emanuel Koveleski, for his uninterrupted work that brought this new colored into life. PENCILINGS Marion Crawford, the novelist, who recently died in Italy, was favored of the gods, one may say, when it comes to opportunity for education. His biography along that line is as interesting as a romance. He was born under the most favorable auspices in Italy of well-to-do parents, who saw to it that facilities were not wanting in carrying out the scheme for his education. And vast as that scheme was, and comprehensive, it was but the beginning of the education and accomplishments, linguistic and otherwise, that he acquired under his own inquisitive mind's direction. Marion Crawford needed a Boswell to jot him down much more than Samuel Johnson did. Johnson moved in a little circle about Great Britain among a coterie of choice literary spirits, including Oliver Goldsmith, yet Boswell gave the world one of the best books of that day, and which is yet read. Boswell was devoted to the big-minded Johnson, of whom it is said spoke with childish simplicity, but when he wrote was nearly outlandish in his great words and lumbersome expressions. He was England's first great "lexicographer." The term lexicographer is good, as applied strong is his writings is punctured with the high-sounding and grandiose that the rhetoricians made literary virtue of his faults, entering his style as highly florid—"Johnsonian." Knowing the sleuth-like delight that Boswell took in jotting down everything Johnson did, and with what success in the meagre field, it does seem a pity that such authors as Marion Crawford, moving in a vaster theater, do not have the same attention paid them, to have set down the little incidents in their lives. The world is acquainted with the leading facts of the greater characters; it wants to know of the incidents that they met up with and the influences that moved them. The curiously curious show an interest in Shelley, Poe and Byron—want to know even to their love in- trigues—the minutest of them, and with a zest that is voracious. The less curious are also interested to a less degree in all that the great may do. Even the successful prize-fighter is a thing of interest until he is eclipsed by a new luminary. The literary student will have cause to think of some of these things when pondering over that immense intellectual scope encompassed by Marion Crawford and his varied experience when chasing the gods of intellectualism from throne to throne. It has seldom fallen the lot of man to have had such a career. He attended the best schools of the world, learned his principal languages in them. True enough, he was not a writer in the sense of most of the individuals mentioned; he belonged to that decorum order that seems to have made it a point to avoid the social crochets, those who were from all accounts rigidly regular in their department, like Longfellow, who was a poet as the others mentioned were, excepting, possibly, Samuel Johnson. Had Crawford been poet, and pity that he was not (more than likely he would have appealed more, as poets do when not too staid and correct. Staindness and correctness are not thought of as poetic attributes nor the poet's tests, but it does appear that the Boheman, when poet, is the poet of the heart. They are in unison with the singer because he sings songs they know about and understand. The erudite Longfellow was a professor at Harvard. He is steeped in scholasticism, which, when reduced to its lower terms, means coldness. His "Hiwatha" is loved because he comes down to the human heart in language that needs no interpretation; tells of love, birth, wooing, friendship, hate, peace, death, among a people of the wilds so similar to those phases of life known to the great majority, wheresoever. But Burns dwelt always with the humanities, the little humanities. So when we read the "Cotter's Saturday Night" a smile or tear is provoked in conscious attest, or perhaps we throw the book away and exclaim "God! God!" in very delirium because of the common knowledge. Born amid the splendid ruins of the old world's greatness, amid all of those things of which poets race—sky, sea and the treasures of art in its multiplicity of forms—it is indeed strange that an individual thus happily environed did not take up with the muse. The world is long on prose writers; it has but few to take up where the great poet left off. Such a splendid field! How it was neglected, turned down, leaving America with no great priest of poesy to keep the flag from trailing in the dust. Byron, Shelley, Keats and the poetic world in general rested neither night nor day until they had put themselves under the influence of Italy, of Greece, of that middle sea, as George Elliott loved to call it, and where Swineburne went and where poor, poor Ouida died amid her dogs. Wretched thought! Where were the millions that recked her high priestess of her cult, those that laughed and wept with her? In the language of Marc Antony, I must pause here. And to think the world has nothing to say, no more than if Ouidas were born every day. Poor old woman, your foibles and heterodox notion of society were all right in your heydey, in your prime, in your youth, when the gods of beauty, wit and intellectualism, that formidable trinity of circumstances, gave you eclat. Men and gold rolled at your feet; women tolerated your views, which, after all, mayhaps, were more in token of liberty than endorsement of the practice. But your art was constant in the wooling until experiences came of which you never dreamed, finally dealing you a fate when powerless to save. Old age and decrepitude were the abominations, more than her liberal views of life, going to show the hollow practice and wairly mockery in the world. Such a land, of the citron, the purple grape, where riches are in tumult, the historic St. Peter's, to whose gates pilgrims as to mecca hie, and with lips impress the sculptured toe of that church's first prince, as Islam makes smooth his Caoba. Mr. Crawford should have been a poet; how did he escape being a poet? Perhaps, like many another child, who to great riches born, views with but little concern what nature and man has wrought for him. He was in that monotony of light, no shadows to give perspective or relief or to remind him of conditions not his own. Had he been a poet, I suspect he would have been a Tennyson, a Longfellow, an Arnold or some of that immortal set that dwelt perpetually on Olympus, singing for the few, while the many would scarcely know of their fairly meaningless notes. He had no touch of the two conditions of sorrow, as well as the one he knew to alternately play, making his heart mellow and sympathetic for life in any form. He did not have the contrarieties. But he could have been another Longfellow, a Bryant, greater than either because of the richer experiences. W. L. VISITING DELEGATIONS OF NEGROES. A vast difference between delegations of Negroes visiting Washington or elsewhere in these days on political missions. Formerly the Negro who felt important enough at his home—some "village Hampden"—raked and scraped up enough to make it to Washington, where he avowed to do or die. In most cases he did not do, but found himself high and dry on the beach as a yesterday's mackerel as to finance, when friends clubbed their money to get him home—sader and wiser. In these days private cars, ample funds and the rest of it are in evidence. And the beauty of it all is that the modern junketer goes in behalf of some one else, some one at home, perhaps, and who is counted deserving. 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Write for terms. MME. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Mention The Freeman when ordering goods An advertisement in The Freeman always brings results. ing engaged in paying pursuits, where they do not need to look to politics or political parties for so much consideration as they formerly did. This thought and fact, that the political situation is being simplified, especially in the South, where simplification is most needed. The prize of political favor has been held too high in the past. For some reason the race had a penchant for politics, placing it before the church. And when we say church, everything else is included. White men saw their utmost hope in the counting-room, the bank, large commercial pursuits, in architecture, in building, in science, in art. We the race, saw the utmost hope, the greater self, in the swirl of politics. It is true that eminent white men have taken place in the ranks of the politicians, but it was in accord with the rule—some in this, that and the other, as if in obedience to a law of dispersion, and in consequence of which politics claims its own. It was different with the race, the most of whom thought that beyond the realm of politics—nothing was doing. Happily the day is far spent when a Negro must be a political luminary to attract attention. Those avocations that call white men, including the call of the church, are instances very much to be preferred when we view the situation rightly. Eminence and money come with greater speed through most of the other callings when pursued in the right manner. A certain kind of glamor is around and about politics, arising from the fact of the evidence of men. That is, there are men born to shine, to stand in the limelight, to be seen of others, and while this, perhaps, should not be even generally applied, yet it is a fact that many politicians are so, because they feel to shine, to general men—in peace, at any rate. Then comes that salient truth that the generalship idea included in the business is what Southern white men protested. It is very plain, the result of the former race relation. This truth, the greatest factof in the political unpleasantness, is seldom presented as a cause in itself. It doubtless is recognized and understood, and we may say studiously avoided by either race. It is an ugly truth; men do not like to think of it. The point is presented merely as an outgrowth of the discussion, showing up a peculiarity, and which peculiarity operates against colored men, as nothing in any other calling does. It calls for the mastering of men a thing not any too well liked under the best of circumstances. The big boy in a little school rebels even at the teacher's authority, no matter righteously exerted. Then again it's an excellent sign when colored men take only to politics incidentally as white men do, and with no more fervor, with the same caution and precaution. The thoughtless is likely to think the condition filled, more than filled, since in most parts the white men are greatest in evidence. They fail to take in the whole proposition. The other conditions have not been compiled with. The banks, the commercial pursuits, the professions and the thousand callings have not their quota, including the farm. And while white men may eagerly seize opportunity to justify their action, yet we will not get away from the fact that they have had cause for action by the law of representation, which properly is more than numbers. Again, we say the situation is being right by white men, who protest, and by Negroes, who act. Between the two, life civilly is promised at its best. 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A player uses poor judgment to sacrifice when a man is on second base and there are two out. The $10,000 Marathon will be run to-day at New York to decide once and for all the championship of the world. James J. Corbett says Johnson is a "jemon." But don't you think it will take more than dim Jeffries to squeeze him? The following is the lineup of the Mar- lana (Fla.) Giants, which have just been organized: Byrd, Watson, at, Heyn rf.; King, Horsley, c., Hayes, Bjn; Baker, Pittman, p, and Wynn, c. R. is manager. LANGFORD AND FERGUSON DRAW BOSTON, Mass.—The twelve-round bout between Sam Langford and Sandy Ferguson was declared a draw. The Ferguson Booker Cup was the first contest. The contest took place at the Armory before a record-breaking attendance of members, and, while the majority approved the referee's finding, there were several who maintained that Langford was entitled to the MARATHON AT DENVER. DENVER, Colo.—A Marathon race which will decide the amateur inter-mun- will be held at the Union Park track here May 15. The race will be held in sanction of the A. C. Enterries have already been received from Chicago and St. Louis. Kansas City and Salt Lake ath- THE WORLD'S CHAMPS Baseball—Chicago Cubs. Football—Pennsylvania. Wrestling—Frank Gotch. Boxing—Jack Johnson. Swimming—Annette Kellerman. Auto (International)—Robertson. Auto (International)—Wagner. Pool—Cowboy Weston. Driver (harness racing)—Alonzo McDonald. Knife—V. Powers. Marathon (amateur)—Hayes. Marathon (professional)—St. Yves. Bowler—A. Wrengler, Chicago. Shooter (rapid hit)—Harry Harrison. Rochester. Greatest All-round Athlete—Mary Sheridan. Bilhards—Hoppe. Would Offer $50,000 for Johnson-Jef- fries Bout. GOLDFIELD. Nev.—At a mass meeting last week 1,000 citizens decided that Goldfield should offer $50,000 for a twin-bed duck house in a ferryies. Of the 1,000 citizens in the latter part of September, during the session of the mining congress, since the meeting adjourned $40,000 of the amount had been pledged, and the further decision reached that should $50,000 prove too small a purse to attract the big fights, any sum within reason would be avoided. When the subscription list is completed a formal offer will be made to the fighters. NELSON REFUSES TO MEET PACKEY M'FARLAND Says Harry Gillmore, Manager of the Stockyard Fighter, "Butting In" ROCHESTER, N. Y.—Battling Nelson has called off his fight with Packey McFarland, which was to have taken place at Colma on July 5. He declares that he has been given permission to play Harry Giburne, McFarland's manager. According to the battler, McFarland can not make 132 pounds ringside, and that is why he will give him a match. Giburne will give him a match. Nelson declares he will now arrange to take on Cyncone Johnny Thompson, Dick Hyland and Johnny McFarland. He will give a chance, and that he will be extremely lucky if he ever gets a match. LELAND GIANTS AT HOME. Have Been in the South for Several Weeks. Playing Winning Ball. CHICAGO, Ill.—The famous Leland Gians made their first local appearance this year Sunday against Jimmy Callahan, the first one at Calhoun's Park in the league, and also the colored team's first shot for the local championship. The Lelands, who were the first to win the game, Gatewood added to the pitching staff, are said by Manager Leland to be stronger than ever in their history. The colored boys have been barnstorming through the South, and are ready for a hard battle against the other teams in the Chicago league. Walter Gatewood form, although he showed high class toward the end of last season. During the winter he has been pitching in the Cuban league, and he is expected to make him the equal of "Tulce" Foster, who has wintered in Chicago and lacks midseason form so DANCING BY THE MILE. "TERRIBLE" SAM CROSSSES BIG POND FOR ENGLAND Langford. Accompanied by His Manager, Joe Woodman, Has Left America to Hunt Game. NEW YORK.—On board of the big German liner Deutschland, which sailed the two Sam Langford and his manager, Joe Wendman, en route to England, where the big boat Negro will clash with Ian Hague. The British heavyweight champion, on Derby day, Langford was in excellent fettle, and indicated that he believed he not only would clean up in quick style, but hoped to get a match in Paris before he returned, for a big purse. Langford left the proposed match with Sam Langford still in the air. He declares that the Ketchel has been offered $10,600, with the remainder being paid he has been offered only $3,500. Langford and his manager will hold out for $5,000, and they can not get that amount will steer him out of Ketchel and pick up the easy money in France, England and possibly Australia, as he is to have to a talk with McIntosh in London. Fellow-passengers with Langford were Jimmy Walsh and his manager, Walsh is to meet Digger Stanley, the British band, to play a special Sporting Club, on May 17, for the Bromley Cricket Club, a purse of $2,500 and a side bill $60. THE WALSH BOXING BILL. Chicago May Have Six-Round, No-Decision Bouts—Six-Ounce Gloves to Be Required. CHICAGO, April 28.—Frenzied activity among the pugilists is the result of news from Springfield that the Walsh boxing team had been recently reported to the House. If it passes it, it expected that the fighting game will once more hold sway in Chicago. Ukrainian boxers are provided for in the bill, and so far there has been no opposition manifest. Decisions are submitted, and six-ounce gloves are required. There is one clause in the measure, however, which may or may not be the "joker." It confining the sport to "established" clubs, not the sport to this means clubs already established or those which may be formed hereafter is not stated. It simply means organization is necessary, every handball court in Chicago, and every hall where a line of seats can be put up is apt to become the headquarters of a club. Not the bill will mean a sudden shift in the plans of many boxers have been confining their operations to the two coasts of late. McFarland and Nelson could probably draw as much money here as they could, and a bout here may be arranged in the they can transfer the go from Coffrith's club. A. B. C.'S DIVIDED WITH DANVILLE (ILL) UNIONS "Ranites" Win First Game, but Visit ors Take Second by a Score of 7 to 5, with S. Johnson in the Box. Five hundred fans saw the A. B. C. and the Danville (Ill.) Unions break even in a double header Sunday afternoon at four western Park. Talbott pitched the ball to the opposing team, 2. Talbott the visitors four taps and made several good plays. While the "Hanites" made five runs the Illinois boys were credited to the same number of runs accounted for their poor showing. Talbott fanned eight men and walked but one. "Griff" pitched the second game, but couldn't win. L. Johnson pitched for the first game, but the game by a score of 7 to 5. Johnson is now by a score of 7 to 5. Johnson is earnedly to show the locals that he was as strong against them as he was against the team. "Griff" for seven hits, but the little pitcher, with the smile, never lost his head. With five errors marked against the visions of the coach, he played the game. The B. B. played good ball, but luck was against them in the second game. Only four times did the home boys lose, and the coach lost heads on ten different occasions. Lola played first base and held it down without a single bad play, while his opponent had a grip for more errors than Lola. C's players and games at the park are now beginning to take on class and the "Ranites" are determined to hold their own with all comers. A. B. C.'s Allen, 3d b. R. H. O. A.E. Merida, 2d b. 1 0 2 0 Shawir, l. f. 1 1 12 0 Crop, f. f. 0 1 1 0 Hutchson, s. s. 1 1 0 2 0 Lolla, 1st b. 1 1 7 0 Griffin, 2d b. 0 1 1 0 Davis, r. f. 0 1 1 0 Tabbot, p. 1 1 1 0 Totals 5 6 27 6 1 Danville R. H. O. A.E. Woods, l. f. 1 3 0 0 0 Bright, r. f. p. 0 1 0 0 0 Mitchell, 2d b. 0 1 0 1 0 Goliah, 3d b. 0 0 1 4 1 Bryson, s. s. 0 0 3 1 1 Johnson, 1st b. 0 0 1 0 2 Fowler, f. f. 0 0 2 0 2 Nolan, c. 1 0 5 1 1 M. Johnson, p. 0 0 1 0 0 Brown, r. f. 0 0 1 0 0 Totals 2 4 24 11 5 | Totals | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 11 | 5 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | A | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Danylie | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Innings pitched -Talbot, 9; Johnson, 6; Bradley, 3; Stuart, 1; off Bradley, 1. Bases on balls —Off Talbot, 1; off Johnson, 2. Struck out—By Talbot, 8; by Johnson, 2. Wild pitches -Meredith, three-base base hit —Meredith, three-base hit —Woods. Double play—Bryson to G. Johnson. Stolen bases—Merida 2, Lolla, Herron, Griffin. Passed balls—Nolan, Umpire ADAMS. SECOND GAME A. B. C.'s Allen, 3d b Hawkins, 2d b, c Shawir, l. f Herron, c. f Hutchson, s. s Hutchson, st b Griffin, p. Davis, r. f. 2d b Jones, c. Highbee, r. f. Totals 5 5 27 14 3 Danville Woods, l. f. Bradley, r. f. Mitchell, 3d b Goliah, 3d b Bryson, s. s. Johnson, 1st b Lee, c. f. Nolan, c. L. Johnson, p. Totals 7 7 27 12 5 A. B. C.'s..2 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 1-5 D. Anville B. C. Griffin pitched - Griffin, 9; Johnson, 9. Hits - Off Griffin, 7; off Johnson, 5. Bases on balls - Off Griffin, 1; off Johnson, 4. Bases on balls - Off Griffin, 1; off Johnson, 4. Two-base hits - Hutchinson, Davis, Mitchell. Three-base hits - Lee, Stolen bases. Nickel - Griffin, Herron_Passed bats on balls - Umpire-Adams. Time-2 hours. Attendance-500. "OUR" OLD CANAL. TO JAMES GARFIELD WALDEN. [Note.—The following lines were written in memory of the old canal at Indiapolis, where the boys of my youth spent many happy days fishing and swimming. Tom, Brown, Gus Hall, Billy McClain, Harry Fldler, "Tube" Shelton, "Ras Jones, Homer Tutt and many others hold pleasant remembrance of the old stream.] Ive wandered to the old bridge, Jim, And I've seen the old, old stream. Where you and I had a swim. Dreamed of own sweet dream. Remember where stood the big old oak? It's fallen, beams shinning through; It's fallen, alas, by the woodman's stroke, And she walled "Goodbye" to you. The old swetch trestle is there yet, Jim, When all the boys dived to swim Where from it we swung our feet. For relief from the drowsy heat. There's no place left where we might hide, And in it we were more. Poor "Madge" can't tramp along your side And bark as he did of yore. It's changed, old pard, Time has "cleaned up." Per reel, line and pole. The water is a little boy or pup. Could find a swimmer's hole. An' her eyes grow sad an' kind o' wet When she spies a pole an' line. 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The Kansas City Journal is the source of the following information: That the Woman's Relief Corps, Department of Kansas has inaugurated a movement for the preservation of the Osawatomie battle ground, owing to the part that John Brown had in a battle fought there in 1856, when he sought to defend his State against the intrusion of Missourians who wanted to see slavery extended there. That same courage which fired his soul at Harper's Ferry was evidenced here, in Kansas, when, with a handful of men, so to speak, he menaced the progress of 500, and by his guerrilla warfare tactics harrassed the intruders until they were forced to retire from the State. Says the Journal: "These men under John Brown were defending an idea. Those who gave their lives became martyrs. "The battle of Osawatomie," wrote Ingalls, years later, "was the most brilliant and most important episode in the Kansas war. It was the high divide of the contest. It was our Thermopylae and John Brown was our Leonidas with his Spartan band. It was evident that somebody was in earnest. But when Freedom recounts the sacrifices of her sons, she does not ask the number or rank of those who fell. Winkleried is as dear to her as Washington, and Osawatomie is as sacred as Bunker Hill." The other service, if we may call it such, scarcely needs be mentioned by way of information. The world knows Harper's Ferry, and it knows it best because of John Brown. When one hears the name of that Federal stronghold the shade of old John Brown is immediately conjured forth, as if they were ordained twin associates. His act in itself must be classed in the harsh-sounding category of treasain, and by the rules of a country that legalized or permitted, took cognizance of the institution, human slavery, and of course owing to these facts. The act in the abstract was of that poetic justice where license may be taken without doing violence to the feeling of man when under the influence of the better angel of his nature. That is to say, no man will stand for the thing, slavery, if he himself is the subject. This being the case, John Brown's act may be also said to have been the act of God, since universal man sees nothing to condemn in it. Had he been a Negro striking in his own cause the unqualified glory would have been his. Fate, the same meted out to him, would have been as swift and as certain, but he would not stand attaint with striking at his country in the sense he now stands, since an individual striking for his own liberty is a hero in every tongue. We feel that it is well to bear this in mind; not that the battle field should not be preserved or that he be not honored. The Negro heart, wherever, warms up at the mention of old John Brown. He reads the disaster exploit with chagrin—treasonable hearts? If so, make the most of it, as Patrick Henry had it. But no; by no mode of reason is it treason to strike, to think, to feel in the interest of liberty. Whatever else it may be, we do not know; but it is not treason. In the first place, treason suggests a country, citizenship. Brown Brown had them; the slaves did not. Let it end at that. It is not generally known that Victor Hugo and other republicans of France at that day took interest in the John Brown case after he was apprehended, owing to the Harper's Ferry episode. In view of what they held to be his martyrdom, they had struck a handsome gold medal, valued at $500, and sent it to his widow after his execution. On the face of the leather case of the medal is this inscription: : A la Veuve : De John Brown : Les : Republicains Français. Translated, this reads: "To the widow of John Brown, from the republicans of France." On the face of the medal is a superb relief of Brown. On the reverse side is this inscription: This, translated, is: "To the memory of John Brown, judicially assassinated at Charlestown the 2d of December, 1859, and to that of his sons and of his dead companions, victims of their devotion to the cause of liberty of the blacks." The letter of condolence is extremely interesting, the first signature being that of Victor Hugo in his own handwriting. The letter runs (translated): Paris, the 21st of Oct., 1874. To Madam, Widow of John Brown: Many years have passed away since the day when your noble husband completed the sacrifice of a life devoted to the most benevolent of causes. From the gallows where he was hanged has gone forth this cry of universal indignation which has been the signal for the complete deliverance of a disinherited race. Honor to him and to his worthy sons, together with his widow. To the benedictions with which the present century follows their memory, those of the future centuries will add themselves. Such thoughts must produce, madam, a great alleviation of your grief, but you have claimed the best compensation for your afflictions from this superior mandate, that above the poor justice of men soars the supreme justice, which leaves no good action without its recompense, neither any crime without its punishment. You will also receive, we hope, with a feeling of solace, this witness of the sympathy of the French republicans, the expression of which would have arrived less tardily but for the long and cruel ordeals through which our unfortunate country has just passed. We beg you, madam, to accept the homage of our profound respect in the name of all their colleagues, the undersigned members of the committee on subscription. (Signed) Victor Hugo, Eugene Collesay, Etienne Arago, Melville Boucourt, Ch. L. Chassin, L. Gornet, Louis Blans, Laurent-Richet, V. Schielchert. This battle field of Osawatomie, which Ingalls designates "the high divide of the contest" in the affairs of Kansas, ought to be preserved. "To the benedictions," adds Hugo, "with which the present century follows their memory (Brown and his men), those of the future centuries will add themselves." The Woman's Relief Corps of Kansas is now trying to "add a benediction" to that "high divide." Its efforts should be successfully completed. That there remains about the early walks of the sainted old man devotion in kind is very welcome intelligence to the Negroes, who have begun to think that none less than God was their friend. This thought, perhaps, is born of the toil and moil of life which is so contrary to the soft-grained Negro nature—not inured to the hardships and fierce competition which were the semblance of strife. Elsewhere, beyond the women of the Relief Corps of the Department of Kansas, may be others quietly abiding the time, seeing to it that the crux of cruel circumstance does not press too sore, and who will answer on the proper side at the proper time. If we may think to know the feeling of the race, then we may say that it will be profoundly touched by what the women have in mind, for without the Negroes there could have been no John Brown known to fame. Don't forget that College Heights is an established fact; it is not merely on paper. The beautiful addition to Guthrie is already platted, and with an eye single to the many advantages of modern cities. Oklahoma is strictly in favor at this time, and Guthrie, the capital, is the particular center of attraction. College Heights adjoins Guthrie. As Guthrie, so is College Heights. Get in on the ground floor. You take no chances. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN $3.50 RECIPE CURES WEAK MEN----FREE. 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John Purry underwent a critical operation at the Ward Sanitarium Tuesday. Mrs. Edward Scott and daughter Eda spain last Sunday at Chicago with Will Scott. The Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. Alice Gryseil in West Fourteenth street next Monday. Miss Jessie Clay has returned to her home at New Albany after several weeks' visit. Miss Allie Beard has accepted a position with Dr. Edward Perkins in the new Old Fellows block. Major Gardner will represent the Elks on this city in the national meet of the Elks in June. Because of the illness of his daughter Lorraine, Rev. G. H. Shaffer 'did not attend the Peace Congress at Chicago. George Wilson of Millwaukee, manager of the business in that city, spent several days in the city this week. Miss Arvada Brooks, formerly of Knightstown, was married in this city Monday to Valdomero Gouzales, a native Porto Rican. They will live in this city. Miss Flossie Suell entertained about thirty friends Tuesday evening at her home 483 held in the city of her twenty-first birthday. She received a number of handsome presents. Mrs. Lovise Jewett of Paris, Ky., well known in this city, where she has frequently visited Mrs. L. M. Hagood, was prominent young physician of Lexington. The Aesculopian Medical Society will hold a public meeting May 30. Short addresses will be made by Drs. W. E. Brown, A. J. King and James Purear. Mrs. Lucy Mitchell, who has been the principal called to Lebanon, Ky., suddenly this week on account of the death of her brother at that place. The annual May festival was held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church from May 4 to 7. Proceeds from the festival will be used to the work on the new church building. Mrs. Belle Carey, of Valparaiso, was in the city this week to look after her property and Mrs. June for a six months' tour of Europe. Her first point of interest visited will be Paris. A beautiful silk quilt may be seen at the Eureka drug store, Indiana avenue and California street, to be given by the mission at its May fair to be held from May 18 to 21, to the person holding the lucky number. The Wistaria Club elected the following officers at its last meeting, President, Venny stay, vice president, Kennedy, secretary, Bertha Morgan; treasurer, Nannie Wright. The club held a business meeting last night with Mrs. Susie Harper. The Wistaria Club met this week with Mrs. Robert Wiggins. Prizes were won by Mrs. Edward Scott, Maggie Taylor and N. Jones. The next meeting will be held at the mission. Prizes were won by Mrs. James Etter. Mrs. James Hurt, and Mrs. Rufus Kuykendall. Rev. L. M. Hagood, presiding elder of the Lexington district of the Lexington Los Angeles, Cal., about May 25, where he will have charge of one of the largest colored churches in California. Mrs. Hagood and daughter Mary will accompany Rev. J. H. Manley, D. 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This company is composed of the consumer exclusive. They have the consumer quality and quantity in all their products. We desire all of our city subscribers who receive the paper on Thursdays to be sure and ask your grocer for these beautiful products. These buttons are useful and amusing to the children. Eat the bread made by a company who are advertising in a race paper. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. NOTICE. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists, have a 399% Indian avenue, where they will be pleased to see their patrons. The public is to call and see the beautiful new quarters. ENTERTAINED AT WHIST. Miss Henrietta Davis and Mrs. Lena Stone entertained a large company Tuesday from 4 to 10 on the home of for-profit college, No. 1001 Selb of Louisville. Prize whist was the pastime. There were nine tables. Prizes were given as follows: First prize, Margaret Worthen, second prize, Florence Morrow, third prize, Carrie White. An elaborate menu was served. At the class rally at Simpson Chapel Tuesday evening, $25 was realized. Rev. Marion of Scott's Chapel preached the sermon. Mrs. Maraina King of Hampton Station, Tenn., is visiting her many friends at 202 Eight Tenth street, the hospice of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Johnson. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. LIVINGSTON'S CLOTHES SHOP. There is much to be considered in the minds of tasteful dressers when they are contemplating the purchase of a new outfit. North Pennsylvania street is NOT a tailor shop. It is a clothing store, where is to be found in stock the latest there is in up-to-date clothing. You go through no fake-tyres on your shoes. You in a shop you get what you buy. "right off the reel." No one leaves this store without o perfect fit. It is a pleasure to the attendants in this house to alter and adjust each garment to a perfect fit. You can buy a dress that fits you. Why pay from $10 to $15 more for a suit you can get for one-half the price quoted at the so-called "tailors"? Livingston leads in designs and quality of goods. The store is copied by all competitors. This house commences where others leave off. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. C. M. Hayes has opened a first-class dining room at Baltimore, Md., and anything in the city can be ordered at a moderate price. Corner Lee and Eutan, 358 South Eutan street. Handy & Brown have a first-class bar. While you can read The Freeman. For sale at 602 South Entwash street, or leave order. QUINCY. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEHAM Burlington, Iowa, where they will spend a few weeks with their mother, then they will go to Chicago to visit T. T. L. Allen.. Rev. T. L. Smith and J. F. Illen.. where they attended the Sunday school district convention, of which Mrs. Johnson was president, and was re-elected by acclamation. Rev. T. L. Smith preach- ing at the University. The interview of Miss Lillie Douglas, daughter of Mrs. Mary Douglas, and Mr. Earl Foster, at the Douglas home last Wednesday evening was a social event. The ceremony was performed at the University. Mrs. Douglas was beautiful in her traveling suit. The home was beautiful decorated in green and white.. Mrs. Fannie Curl died last Wednesday at 5:30 p. m. after a brief illness, and was held at the University. Two sisters and a hostess. Funeral was held at the Eighth and Elm Baptist Church. Rev. T. L. Smith conducted the services.. The hodariers had their annual sermon preached at the Sunday, Rev. J. H. Syder officiated.. Capt. R. A. Byrd was in the city last Friday evening, and re- ported that Co. I will go in camp at Camp inclincoch Springfield, with Mrs. Byrd. The Baptist State Convention will meet here this year at the Eighth and Elm street Church. MOUNDS, ILL. B. F. Clark and A. Wilson conduct a nice barbershop and latest Turkish bath room..Mr. Burton Clark conducts a nice restaurant and barbershop at the corner of Elm and Main streets, east. of I. Cham. in the downtown-to-district meral merchandise store, full of dry goods and groceries..Mr. B. I. Britton was installed into office as mayor of our city on the 3d inst..The interurban connection is now rapidly being built and is expected to connect the cities by September 1. The wife of Rev. E. H. Hicks, who is pastor of the Freewill Baptist Church here and at Levings III., is visiting with her husband and brother, convened at Mound City on the 3rd inst. with Judre W. W. Duncan presiding. THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIED COLUMN The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of prices 50 cts (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address E.P. 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