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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? THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER BETHEL LITERARY SOCIETY ELECTS;ITS OFFICERS The next annual session of the National Medical Association, which is to be held in Boston in August, will measure up to 100 new patients more. Nashville and other cities in which the body has met in recent years. Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Washington, the chairman of the board, will usually comprehensive and varied series of clinics, and will make arrangements with two of Boston's leading hospitals to have a number of important operations will bring forward, as one of the special features of the occasion, some new methods in the treatment of surgical cases. It will be held in Washington. The Brownville Board of Inquiry is getting down on the task. Before beginning the actual examination of the soldiers, it has six thousand pages of previous testimony to read and digest, besides the testimony of the attorneys Gilchrist Stewart and N. B. Marshall are on the ground, prepared to represent the claimants, and are taking pains to locate all of the soldiers who are likely to be enlisted by the act enlisting them to re-enlistment. Auditor Ralph M. Teller and family have taken possession of their beautiful new home at 928 T street, Northwest. The house is finished in the most modern style and has ten rooms, and is located on Washington's most exclusive neighborhoods. Mr. William L. Houston, Grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F. in America, spent the week in the city with his family, and wound up a number of business interests separately to locating permanently in Chicago to be to enter upon the practice of law in the city. Attorney Edward W. Morris, who is said to be doing a business in excess of $15,000 and Mr. Houston's resignation from a high-level clerkship in the War Department has been chief of his division, his associates in the Adjunct General's office and all classes of citizens part with Mr. Houston with sinister purpose, but unite in wishing him the largest share of the field he has chosen. He is being roundly complimented by the department "professorial" for his unusual courage in voluntarily "forging a sure thing" under the government where he must "make good" or fall by the wayide. That he will carve out a brilliant no one that knows his force of character, executive ability, and pronounced legal acumen in honor graduate of Howard Law School, and is one of the best posted men that the historic institution has ever handed to a "presidential" Mr. Houston has gone to preside over the regular meeting of the Board of the Administration of the Odd Fellows. Upon his return to Chicago, in a few days, he will be admitted to the bar of the State of Illinois. --- The Washington Sight-Seeing Automobile Company, designed for the benefit of colored citizens and visitors to the capitals who are not wanted on the cars operated by the other race, is making quite success in the commendable energy, Mr. J. A. Lankford, the executive committee, states that the company now has six passenger cars in service that one large thirty-five seat automobile terrary all is under construction, to be ready for delivery. John Stockton is president of the company and W. R. Griffin is treasurer. All are substantial and practical business men. Wilberforce University is fortunate this year in being able to secure the Hon. William T. Vernon, Register of the Treasury, as its commencement orator. President W. S. Borough, who is an excellent "mixer" with a scholar, infusing new life into the time-founded school, and is rapidly placing its future basis. The commencement period will be an event in the history of Wilberforce and it is expected that the eloquent Register will make "the speech of his life." Dr. Rustbill will attend the Western University, at Quindaro, Kan. to hold his graduating exercises. He announces that his excellency, Gov. W. R. Stubbs, of Kansas, will be the commencement orator. Rev. I. N. Ross, who has been at "Big Bethel," Atlanta, Ga., for number of years, taken charge of a episcopal A. M. Chuckman, as the commissioner of the late Dr. J. H. Welch. Dr. Ross is widely known throughout the country as a pupil orator of force and a financier of the home of the most important charges in his connections among the principal churches in Chincinnati, Pittsburgh and Columbus, Ohio. He is meeting with a warm welcome here and outlook for the future of Metropolitan is bright. The big Booker Washington mass meeting of the A. M. C. Belasco's two sistersago netted over $100,000 in subscriptions, besides inspiring many delinquent subscribers to come forward during the following week with overdue inquiries. She sent a check for $230 and the board of directors of the main branch of the Y. M. C. A. of Washington have agreed to donate $5,000, provided the college American flag has been hoisted upon the roof of the magnificent building on 12th street, and it is expected that it will be ready for dedication by Thanksgiving Day. ST. PAUL, MINN. REMINISCENCE. Forty Some Odd Years Ago. CLARKSDALE. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. D. Busholli of Brazil, South America, will be in town this Sunday. He preached to fully five hundred people at the First Baptist Church, in the morning, and preached at the A. M. E. Church Sunday evening. D. Busholli gave a little talk about "and child" and Miss Lula Carter returned home from Moorehead, Miss., where she has been for several months. Miss Carter was in the sewing department at Moorehead. Brunford is back home again from Olcorn College....Mrs. Walter Wells is speedily recovering from a long spell of illness. We hope to see her out soon.... Reynold Barimore has accepted a position as the Director of the Company. Mr. Barimore can do anything about a machine except make one....Robert Wilson, teacher and instructor for the Clarkdale Concert Band, is rounding the boys up in fine shape. Prof. Wilson deserves praise for his good work among the band boys. MINNEAPOLIS MINN. School. Those that will graduate from the grammar schools are Miss Fanny Sample, from the Horace Mann; Miss Louise Witching, from the Living, and Milesannon, from the Bryant. PADUCAH. KY. Special to THE FREEMAN The U. B. F, and S. M. T. of this city held their annual thanksgiving sermon at Washington Street Baptist Church, Sunday, May 22. ..Rev. W. G. Robinson, of the A. M. Church, district conference. ..Rev. V. S. Smith left this city on business. ..Dr. J. O. Griffin is conducting a revival at the Harrison Street Baptist Church. ..The ball game between the Paducah and Mayfield teams was 7 to 6. ..Dr. J. O. Griffin again Sunday at Rowlandown Park, and were photographed by Gabe Armstrong, Jr., manager of the Eureka Studio, 220 South Seventh street. ..The K. of P. Lodge, Cymbeline No. 19, is preparing to entertain the city this city. ..F. F. Farman is on sale at 220 South Seventh street, New Phone 1486. GREENVILLE, TEX. Sunday morning, May 23, Mrs. Effe Cradock died, after an extended illness. She leaves a husband and three children...Ms. R. B. Thomas, of New York City, passed away on May 23, Dallas, Tex...Ms. J. A. Linley invites everybody to buy a vote in her beauty contest between two of her pupils, little Christmas girl, and five cents. The proceeds of this contest are to help enlarge their school, which at the present time does not meet the demands. The citizens of Greenville are planning to have a big free picnic, June 19. Emancipa- DALLAS. TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. Students are arriving home from the different schools...Robert Moore was called to South Texas to the funeral of his mother last week...The new chief, Bob Cornwall, is clearing the streets of vultures who never work, and the children after night comes. Here is where Dallas should have had a general scrubbing up long ago, and it is hoped by the good citizens of both races that the chief's orders to each man on the street be followed. Ms. Amie Poults of this city, is visiting in Nashville, Tennessee, in the guest of Prof. and Mrs. Jones, of that city...Mr. Russell Wipn is up, after a short evening, and Mrs. Amie Poults are intertwined at the beautiful residence of Mrs. B. R. Bluff, last Friday night. LOGANSPORT. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Danieley Newsm, accompanied by Mrs. Linda Newsm, departed last Thursday for a two months' visit with friends and relatives in Virginia. They will visit Mrs. Newsm's home in Ohio about the latter part of the month, and will visit a few points in Ohio and Pennsylvania they will return to this city and reside in their new home on the south side, in the city of Newmont and after visiting London, Ind., visited with Rev. and Mrs. L. Craven Sunday, ...Mrs. Edmunson of Indianapolis, visited her brother, Rev. J. L. Craven, over Sunday, ...Mrs. and Penn. Newsm, opened here, here to opening of Bettel, A. M. Church PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY-SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR $1.60. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. --- Miss Lizzie Cunningham spent a few days in Steubenville...A number of Youngstown people attended the K. of P. banquet in Warren, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Famile attended the K. of P. banquet in Churchville and Mrs. Hynes are improving...Charles Green, of Ashtabula; Miss Gertrude Robert and Mrs. Mathesson, of Jamestown; Miss Cora Emery, of Massillon, and Mrs. Hynes are improving...Pittsburgh spent two days in the city with Friends...Grand Lecturer Rigs, of the K. of P. 2010, will be in Youngstown for evening at 6:30, meeting in K. of P. Hall, at 7:30, for the members, and a public lecture in one of the halls afterwards. All members are requested to be with John Buratt returned home from Alliance, where they attended the bedside of their sister, Mrs. Hynes, and John Buratt, Richard Burton is on the sick list...Marriage license was granted Tuesday to George E. Lewis and Mary Burton...Walter Caution of West Middlesex, visited his aunt, and John Buratt of York Gaines was taken seriously ill Monday. FLINT, MICH. Dr. E. T. Beck, of Ann Arbor, was in the city Friday on business.....Mrs. M. Goggins is in the city in the interest of the "Richard 195 Bent Street, Grand Rapids, Mch. She gave an outline of her work at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday evening, and will give a succession of her work at the Mrs. M. Vincent. She reports her work a success in the city.....Miss Nina N. F. Beck attended the Mch. School by the University Musical Society.....Miss Bernice Walker attended the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Givins, in Grand Rapids, Miss "N Beck attended the last Sunday in Detroit. Jones & Moyer have moved into their new store at 2642 Wylie avenue. They have an elegant ice cream parlor, lunch room, and also smoking parlor for gentle- ADDRESSES HIGH SCHOOL DR. W. J. YERBY AMERICAN CONSUL TO WEST AFRICA Lodge Holds Thanksgiving Services-Simpsonville Does Not Want New Lincoln Institute-Commencement Exercises. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 24.—The citizens were honored this week by the presence of Dr. W. J. Yerby, a wealthy physician, who was appointed, by Theodore Roberts, a distinguished British citizen, to Serra Leon, West Africa, by the Office of Memphis, Tennessee, and was here as guest of Prof. W. D. Thomas, teacher of chemistry at the Central Colored High School. He gave a brilliant address to the students of the high school and it was among the best that has been heard at the school for some time. Among the students who were no longer belongs to the African; it belongs to the European, and unless the African develops his talents he can never resist. He gave a graphic description of Serra Leon, West Africa, and the work they performed in the various departments of the Government and the possibilities of their development. He gave a graphic description of what the colony was founded for ex-slaves from New England in 1787. The people in Freetown, the capital, were traders, and there were 40 well-constructed churches, the last ten years the people in the country were becoming more civilized on account of the contact due to railroad facilities. Dr. Yerby told the students that, while the natives were black people and did most of the work for the Government, yet the American Negro would fare badly, and the foreigner and a descendant of ex-slaves. He said there was not likely to be any uprising in Serra Leon, because the colony was a British Government. What the country needed was a gospel as that preached and practiced by Booker T. Washington. He said the natives in many respects were not industrious, and there were many evidences of progress in Freetown. There was a ripple of arp, ause when the speaker declared that the whites of America were as friendly to the Negro of this country, and the Englishmen were toward the Africans. On Sunday night Dr. Yerby spoke at the Calvary Baptist Church before a large audience. He was cordially received by the pastor of Louisville and he reported that he was much pleased with Kentucky hospitality. Prof. Charles Moore, national organizer of the Business Men's League, completed his stay here Monday. He was the guest of Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore and was highly entertained at the latter's palatial home. He was shown the city by a number of businessmen and businessmen given reception at the Young Men's Christian Association. We dare say that Prof. Moore has never had a more enjoyable stay during his ten months on the business men's league, than he had in this city. He spoke to the citizens, at schools and churches, and the spirit of the National League is well imbled among the Negro business league meeting is not a success, it will not be the fault of the national organizer. It is up to the citizens of Louisville to get to work and do their part in making the coming meeting a howling success. The fifty-sixth annual Thanksgiving services of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows were held last Sunday in one of the largest of its kind in the history of the order. The Rev. A. Hannum, pastor of the church, addressed the order on "Confidence." W. J. Brown acted as master of the order, and the order was delivered by James H. Black, Miss Lucy Porter, Miss Carrie Anderson and Captain Joseph Bowles. Over two thousand members of the order attended the services, they will have their annual picnic on Friday. --- Mrs. Bessie Allen, one of the most widely known young women of the city and a probation officer of the Juvenile Court, camped at the Ladies of the G. A. R. at Covington, Ky. She returned much pleased with the success of the meeting. Mrs. Bessie Allen, nineteenth annual meeting was one of the most interesting and successful in its history. The meeting was held at the colored Medieval church and was presided over by Mrs. Amanda Cabel, department president of Henderson. Greetings were sent meeting by commander and Mrs. Jenelle Harmelle, past department president. The G. A. R. and Sons of Veterans also sent greetings to the meeting, which were cordially received. Elegates were elected to the Grant Encampment, and meet in Salt Lake City in August. They are as follows: Mrs. Sarah Bronaugh and Mrs. Amanda Cabel delegates at large. Mrs. Bessie Allen. The citizens of the city, under the auspices of the Realty Company, tendered the Ladies of the G. A. R. a banquet at Salt Lake City. The next meeting will be held at Central City. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Bessie Allen, vice president; B. Henderson; Mrs. Amela Tardif, vice president; Stanford; Mrs. Marti Harilson, junior department president; Mrs. Bessie Allen, department secretary; Louisville; Mrs. Amela Nicholas, Anchor- Continued on Page Four. CLASSIC MUSIC AT THE CAPITAL. S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society's "May Musicale" an Artistic Triumph —Miss L. Blanche Wright Scores a Hit—Theatrical Topics. Special to THE FREEMAN. The S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society was organized about eight years ago for the purpose of training and training itself by giving occasional recitals of the highest type. Its appearance is always regarded as a stellar event in social life, and it is made of the productions of S. Coleridge-Taylor. The latter's "Hiawatha" has been presented here and in Baltimore and Philadelphia most effectively, and upon our invitation most recently, we was invited to the eminent composer in person, having come to Washington as the guest of the organizers of the organization are: President, Eugene Brooks; financial secretary, Arthur S. Gray; recording secretary, Benjamin Washington; treasurer, Andrew F. Bilfer; director of music, Prof. John T. Layton. The new Dunbar Theater, named in honor of the famous Negro poet, has been opened at 1213 U street, Northwest, and is located in the city. The pictures presented and the musical program are identical with those given at the theaters on fashionable Penn. avenue, and the subject is classical, national, and religious. The house opened with "The Passion Play, and the succeeding productions," and the high standard set at the beginning. Mr. Ralph H. Hawkins, the manager, is from Grand Rapids, Mich., and he comes well known in the city. Dunbar has been opened in connection with the Dunbar Theater, and it is admirably conducted. Mr. J. A. Lankford, the wideman, is the designer and supervisor of the architectural work on these two places of amusement, and he deserves much credit for the taste, skill and ability he has dismounted, in their construction and arrangement. --- "The Octorons," a new burlesque company, made up of prominent colored performers, headed by Deas, Reed and Deas, are special feature theatricalists. His week is special for the sensational dancer, "Chooceeta," in a "Black Salome" act, "The Smart Set" made a hit last week in the "Black Chocolate" play or the "Black Pat," where the company will close. S. H. Dudley will at once organize his summer show and make a tour under canvas. "The Red Moon" made advantageous arrangements here for managers and will not be this season. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented booker, is receipt of a flattering offer from Baltimore managers to produce in that city "The Jewish Ruler" and other plays which offer her an opportunity to rise to her full strength as a queen of tragedy. Comedian Sherman H. Dudley is planning to have his bright little son, S. H. Dudley, a graduate of Baltimore when he shall have completed his necessary English education. Master Dudley has a wonderfully retentive memory, and knows every line in "The Black Politey," "The Pat," and sees to it that the preocious, long-eared animal has his fill of steamed oats, cracked corn and new-mown hay. The Two Composers See Much Progress in Stage. BY JOHN L. FOOTSLUG. Perhaps there are no two actors upon the stage today who enjoy stage life elsewhere. Terry Tutt, the actor J. Homer Tutt, who are at present meeting with tremendous success at Cal F. Johnson's Lincoln, Theatre, Knoxville, Penn., what must be original plays, songs, dances and sketches of the best order. The two full brothers—not half brothers—have a long line of successors but they have not been able to help happiness in the mimic world. They have written over a score of plays and songs that have not been failures by a long did business we are doing, is our one great reason for enjoying life in stock. "NO LAUGH, BAD STOMACH." "On the stage, when the time for the laugh comes, and it generally does in the same spots, I can always tell if some one asks for laughter. I say to myself: 'Poor fellow; his stomach is out of order.'" Thus said Mr. Homer Tutt in regard to laughter as his valet removed his patent leather slippers in preparing him for the movie. "No, I'm not leading up on an advertisement for some digestive tablet, he went on saying as he exposed the prettiest of nearly white teeth. 'But' he said, 'hard feeling about the head—that tingling of the temples—a sinking feeling now and then.' I tell you what you need. You must laugh, you must hard laugh, and on what a hard time old Doc Merry has in keeping his bottles filled with laughter—hard to make. But since our coming to the Lincoln we had little trouble in keeping his bottles filled, we had to mix—the thought, the expression of it in language, the speaking of it, the turn of the eye, the right emphasis, the expression of the face and mouth. Yet success we have enjoyed the stock business. "What have I to say of the Negro's say that it has been marvelous in — say that it has been marvelous in — A SALEM TUTT WHITNEY. Before he could complete the sentence his cue had come and he was gone to see what he could do at the Pharmacy of Laughter. He took all appearances and accounts, the two great brothers had done much to make the Lincoln Theatre a great amusement house, as it surely it. Mr. Cal F. Johnson, the owner, is one of the best-known men in the South. Mr. Johnson received donations to the building of colored Y. M. C. A. S. Tutt Whitney is widely known, having been stage manager of Gus Hill's "Smart Set" two seasons; two seasons star comedian and producer for Voelckel and now comedian, amusement director and producer of the Lincoln Theatre. J. Homer Tutt made his debut as an artist by creating the part of the one-man show "Black Politician," where he remained two seasons. Next he came out in the leading straight part for "Black Patti Trouba," Madam Sisseretta Jones' favorite songs, such as "Good Night, Marie." After closing the second season with the "Trouba," he joined Logan Cooper, where he is doing the character work, and assisting in writing plays and songs with Mr. Whitney. Both gentlemen Logan Cooper and Mr. Tutt the greatest part of their life behind the footlights. Mr. Tutt is building a magnificent home in Philadelphia, Pa., where his miss Marie Bell, will make their headquarters during the warm summer months. THE STRENUOUS LIFE OF A SHOWMAN BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL. However sunny the smile may be, or however pleasant professional life to others may seem, the life of a showman is often provoking rather than always sweet, and he is often a person who learns expected and without prejudice with this kind of understanding that men and women who adopt the stage submit themselves to that situation to overcome. They challenge the voyage of life is hinged upon. They brave the court of Thespian chancery, the result of which a vigorous strain has been exacted upon their nerves and system. The durability of a female actress is not one to be expected her nerve and her constitution, while a male performer's existence is often measured by the extremities of a barrel of booze, a poker game, or too many midnight parties. A performer is a spectacle form for actors of this class. They call it the strenuous life. I have often observed a certain sporting actor who, when he would sing and dance for minors, would often be found and then speak of the hand work he does upon the stage, but never murmur about the rest he loses from late at night till sunlight dawn. When daylight appears, he slumbers in the morning is the hook of the day, and when he makes a rule to eat late and sleep late while preparing to die very early. There are many things, though, in the profession that show people must be given the greatest amount of sympathy and actor-husbands in the vaudeville business cater to the whims of some great female star performer who was partly ill, pervious, or otherwise disabled in the show business who have the greatest amount of sympathy in their eagerness to cater to the wants and welfare of female performers in general. For example, in the show business former in any line is the hardest life that any woman, outside of a woman in poverty, who has to do drudgery, can follow, and in the show business, the rule, better-hearted than the men. It will probably surprise the general reading public in private life to learn that actors, both male and female, have better education, more manners, more style, more culture, and more cordial feeling for each other, in spite of the poor wayfairs, than any other capacity of people in business or professional life in general as an average ratio percentage of the human family. The distinction of public and private life, where people in private life, when disgraced, can move around and change their name, where a poor performer, defamed, is scared at everywhere, where a poor wayfairer is scared at everywhere and without a friend, to die alone. Pride, then, I say, and hard work, both mental and physical, must be upheld at the expense of both exactions and the price of The qualities of the best class of performers are sunshine to the soul; braver nor more deserving people never lived, but the most charming and quick to beate actors' lives (not their performances), out of natural envy and the desire to be more nerve and courtage than any newspaper man, except one who has been on the stage himself and knows, and in favor of children performers. The arduous requirements of their little young voices and the strain of dancing, and especially the keeping of late hours, are the most difficult of performers' rights right out of the house. I have seen THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. stage children grow up without a bit of color in their faces. I have seen many of them die early from overwork and exposure. Like their very life, these exceptions; some children are physically strong, and others are well cared for, properly trained, and kept strictly under the guidance, and command of control of their parents and guardians. The worst thing that stage children have to contend with is the spoiling attentions of performers who constantly surround them; actors usually put them so much that the poor children grow tired of life just as soon as they are old enough to see what life really is and what they have missed by not being born of parents in other vocations. And actor boarding houses! "Don't speak of them." I can hear actors say, in my imagination. Boarding houses and hotels, above all other places, are the ruination of stage children. MME. L. C. PARRISH HAIR CULTURIST 95 Camden Street, Boston It is hard to tell which line of work with actors requires a special profession. The repertoire people in small companies have a hard task; singers have a great trial with the internal machinery as they work in small surroundings, but I am inclined to think that great vaudeville stars and great star actors at the head of companies and at the heart of theatrical productions class of workers in the dramatic business. RAMBLING. Theodore Drury, of New York, is the Negroes' best exponent of the highest in musical matters. He deserves great credit for his persistence since the way to the orchestra is his business, as while the very few only are found along the narrow way that leads to life immortal, I may as well say. Then, too, the race has a great music interest, not a lack of it. The sense of the song for music, and the nature, making it most truly a musical people. No race, as a whole, even including the Germans, is so much more musical than they have an individual of the race that can't do the chords, knows his thoroughbass by instinct. Consequently, the congregational singing even by ignorant Negroes can not sing the Germans, do not think of singing, no matter about the amount of education. Every Negro man sings, and of course the women do. The trouble is that they are so many of the Germans that a nary musical understanding that they do not think of making the most of their blessing. So we have nine voices everywhere, anywhere, but little execution. Only the Negroes can sing with the view of singing the long, difficult roles. Really, there's no demand for such cultivation. And until there is, the chances are the colored race will be content to simulate the Negroes, require note knowledge or prodigious memories. Studying notes is no longer fashionable. The result is plain. Before establishing himself so thoroughly in the East, Mr. Drury made a tour of the city, where he peared in Indianapolis, where he made quite an impression. The well-known Herculean Club was then in existence; it was a club for the wealthy, who was a modest, unassuming man, notably quiet in his manner. He made $1 noise about what he could do, neither in speaking nor in writing, but he hummed him sing and was struck by his mastery style. He was more of a musician than his audience knew. His style of singing was so lyrical that he was as the taste for the operatic phase of the colored shows of to-day plainly tells. Really, the shows would not make it if the audience knew the music; there were lots of the high-toned business; significant enough, since it demonstrates the growing taste for the best, even if they, themselves, do not patience for cultivating themselves for it. When Mr. Drury went East again, among the things he did was to establish a school for music. He taught piano and voice, Pankey, of the Smart Set company, told me a year or so ago that he began his musical career with a teacher at the school. I viewed of becoming a student of Drury, which he finally became, after which he graduated. This week, May 10, Mr. Drury appeared in Boston in "Cavalleria Kusticana." Among those supporting him were George F. Munn, Miss A. Williams, Miss Bessie V. Trutter, Miss Daisy Allen and William Bright. What will the next season have in store for the theater-going public? It is said that "The Red Moon" is just beginning to show itself, and the shows out first, the stamp of approval being considered before proceeding westward and in other directions. The success noted from time to time has proven that the theater-going public sees it. "The Red Moon" has taken so well that it looks to be too good a thing to throw down in one season. Really, the colored people should be able to bring in their own experiences years; at this time three seasons is about as long as the most popular plays last. The recent plays in the most part have been about the same kinds of bits; hence militating against the possibility of holding through many seasons. The total drawback is not because the presentations by colored troupes are as yet not entire, but more so because the players are not as well represented in the most part by colored people. An entire, closely connected comedy would necessarily have to deal with Negro life, and in doing so it is readily seen what audience would be the expected. The time, I think, is not very far in the distance when there will be a chain of colored theaters, beginning with Louisville, and extending to Southeast. Indeed, the crusade has already begun, albeit in a desultory way—apparently without, and truly without, system, but which one day will be caught up, together and made into a complete system. It may appear ill advised to speak of such departure from things as they are—to speak of Negroes controlling a syndicate or blame. 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Is this your money?” sii Slim, holding the role in front of MeKee's eyes. No; It’s your'n—part uv what I took from ‘Ole Man’ ‘Terrill, ‘The {dee uy not recognizin’ yer own property!” Me- Kee grinned at his joke on the sheriff, “I held the old man up, an’ that’s all there is to it” “Who was with you?” asked Slim. “There was two.” McKee was silent, Bud McKee was the other man,” hazarded Slim. ‘No”— began Buek, but Slim inter- rupted him, “He was with you that night. He come to the weddin’ with you, It ain’t uo use in denyin' it. I've been thinkin’ {tall out. I was fooled by Jack’s pacin’ oss, You an’ Bud’’— Here McKee interrupted with a sol- enn denial, Whether from a desire to foil the sheriff, whom he knew was Bud's rival in love and so thought him the young man’s enemy, or from the benevolent spirit Induced by the recent contemplation of his virtues, McKee was impelled to give an account of the murder which very convineingly indi- cated Bud as a protesting catspaw ruther than @ consenting accomplice. At the end of the story he smiled gritty “So while you wuz out uy the county ‘on a wil’ goose chase after an innercent Oe oy orp 1 ordered Slim sharply. man Peruna he goes loco on. paten’ Hedicive an’ gits the guilty party. ‘kes on you, Slim, I nomernate Pe- Tuna fer nex* sheriff.” Exhousted with the effort and pain “f talving, MeKee dropped bis head ‘hen oover's broad breast in a faint. Hoover Nore him down to. the spring (td luthed his wound and mouth. MeKoe revived and in broken phrases, ae ' were accompanied with blood (8 ls plerced lungs frothing out ti bis mouth, continued his. observa- tions on the ridiewlous and unfortu- ti “Stake Peruna made tn killing “Dern” fool's bes’ frei ~woula herd—'th low down intellecks—nev’ "preeiated—no chance—to be firs’ class —bad man.” And so Buck McKee, desperado, died, like many another ambitious soul, with expressions of disappointment on his lips. CHAPTER XVIII stole away before he was observed. “It’s all up with me,” he thought. “Buck has told him, Slim hates me along with Polly. I'll get away from here tonight.” ‘He met Polly by the mess wagon. At once she saw that something had happened, Bud was deathly pale. He trembled when she spoke to him. “Why, what on earth is the matter?” she asked. “Nothing. I”— answered Bud, glanc- ing about him as if seeking some way to escape. “You're lookin’ mighty pale. Are you sick?” persisted the girl, “Slim Hoover—he's back”— Bud could scarcely speak. His throat was parched. Beads of perspiration stood on his forehead. “What!” erled Polly joyfully. “Is Jack with him?” “Listen here,” exclaimed the young wooer. “Slim’s heard about our going to get married, and. he's sworn to shoot me at sight.” It was a lame, halting explanation, but the best Bud could invent on the spur of the mo- ment. He wanted to get away to have time to think. “I don't believe it!” replied Polly in- dignantly. “Why, Stim’— In his excitement Bud would not let her continue her defense of the sheriff. “It’s so. He's plumb locoed, The sun must have touched his brains out in the desert,” he explained, with rapid invention. “I don’t want any run-in with a crazy man. I might have to @hoot, and Slim's been a good friend of mine, so I’m going to keep out of his way for awhile. I'l ride over to the railroad.” “Say, look here, are you scared of Slim Hoover? Just’ let me handle him," said Polly. “No, no!” expostulated Bud, “Can't you understand? We've been such good friends, and—and—I can’t pull a gun on him." Polly was speechless with surprise. “Here he comes now!” shouted Bud. “T'll hide iu the wagon here!” “Don't hide!” counseled Polly. “why?” Bud gave her yo answer, for he had already disappeared under the cover of the mess wagon. “I don't ike that a ittle bit. Slim never acted locoed before. I'll have to be mighty careful, I s'pose, for I think a heap of both Slim an’ Bud.” Slim came up to the wagon with his face wreathed In smiles, “If it ain't Miss Polly!” he yelled. Polly, having heard that crazy peo- ple had to be humored, ran to meet him and threw her arms about his neck. “You dear, sweet, old red headed thing!” she cried, “When did you get back? Where have you been? Whero’s Jack? Have you seen Echo?’ One question was piled upon the other by the enthuslastic girl. Slim had tried to stop her talking that he might give answer, but he might as well have tried to check a sand storm. Out of breath and puffing, he finally gasped: “Whoa! Whoa! Yes'm. I've heard of them Kansas cyclones, but I ain't never got hit with one afore.” Polly started all over again. “An’ Jack—did you find him? Tell me all about it.” “See here,” answered Slim, “I ain’t goin’ to say nothin’ to nobody till I see Mrs. Payson.” “Oh, pshaw!” pouted Polly. “Not even to me?” “Not even. What I’ve got to say she must hear first. I'm kinder stiff, If you don’t mind, I'll set down a spell.” Slim's face was drawn and worn. Although he had lost none of his weight, he showed the effects of the siege of hard riding and fighting through which he had passed. ‘The mental strain under which. he had labored had also worn him down. Polly was more than solicitous for his comfort. Not only did she like the sheriff, but she was now fencing with him to protect her sweetheart from his wrath. “You look tuckered out,” she said. “Well, I ‘low as maybe I am. Been in-the saddle for two weeks. Kin I have a cup of coffee?” Polly began to mother him. ‘This ap- peal for bodily comforts aroused all her womanly instincts.. She made him sit down and poured the coffee. for him, saying: “You sure can, With or with- out?” “Tl play it straight,” grinned Slim, “I reckon you'll have to anyway. Here you are.” Slim took the cup with a “Thankee." He drank long and deeply. Then he paused, made a wry face and danced his feet up and down, as a child does in anger or excitement, “What’s'the matter?” asked the girl, with a laugh. “If this here's coffee give me tea, an’ if it’s tea give me coffee.” The sher- it put down his cup, with a shrug of the shoulders. ST THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. she Answered the question. “Yes—! see him every once in awhile.” In an effort to change the subject of conversation and get him away from all thoughts of Bud she asked, “Say, Slits, what't 2 boudoir?” “A what whar?” stuttered Slim. “A boudoir,” Polly repeated. Slim was puzzled and looked tt Then a new thought lighted up- bis face. “You don’t mean a Budweiser?” Polly, deeply serious, replied, “No. that ain't it—boudoir.” Slim ransacked his memory for the word. “Boudoir,” he continued re- fleetively. “One of them ‘fo’ de wah’ ‘things we ust to have down in Ken- tucky?” An explanation was demanded of him, and he proceeded to invent one. “Well, first you get a—get a”— Polly had fooled him so many times that he became suspicious in the midst of his creation and asked: “Look a-here. You're sure you don’t know what a boudoir is?” “Why, of course not,” answered Pol- ly_simply. Slim was relieved by her reply. “All right,” he resumed, crossing hts legs, as if the position would help him better to think. “A boudoir fs a see- gar.” “A seegar?” echoed Polly, distinctly disappointed. Bud's offer to duplicate aya the boudoir was now reduced to the proportions of “two fer a nickel.” “Yep,” assured the sheriff. “They are named after a Roosian, one of them diplomat fellers.” “What's a diplomat?” Polly asked. Slim chuckled and with a twinkle in his eye drawled: “A diplomat ts a man that steals your hat an’ coat an’ then explains {t so well that you give him your watch an’ chain. Sabe?’ Polly did not understand. She felt that Slim was laughing at her, but she could not see any fun in his remark. To end the discussion, however, she said, “I sabe.” Polly sauntered away from the wagon. As she passed Slim he tried to put his arm about her waist. She skillfally evaded him. The sheriff Joined her in the shade of a cotton. wood. “You know I've been thinkin’ @ lot of you lately, Miss Polly?” “Only lately?” she asked mischie- yously. “Well, yes—that {s”— This conversation was becoming too personal for Bud, who in an effort to hear all Slim had to say moved incau- tlously in the wagon. Slim heard him. “Who's In that wagon?” he cried, moving toward it. “Show Low asleep?” ‘ “No—Buddy,” said Polly, thinking she might as well confess the deception first as last and using the childish nick- name of her lover in order to soften Slim's anger against him. “Nobody,” repeated Slim, not fully convinced that he was mistaken, but stopping in deference to Polly's ap- parent denial. “Who do you s'pose?” asked Polly pertly, taking courage when she found that Slim did not continue his investi. gation’ “Yon ain't after any Buddy, are you?” “No, but I'll just take a look in here, ‘cause I got somethin’ partic’lar to say to you, Miss Polly, an’ I don't want no listeners.” And be moved forward again, At this juncture Polly began to ply her arts as a coquette. Looking shyly at Slim, she murmured, “Are you sure you are not after anybody?” The em- phasis on the last word was so plain that a shrewder lovemaker than Slim would have been deceived. “Bh? What's that?” Polly turned her back to him with assumed bashfulness. Slim's courage arose at the sight. “Well, I reckon this fs a pat hand fer me, an’ that’s the way I'm a-goln’ to play it, if I've got the nerve.” Slim smoothed down his tangled hatr and brushed off some of the dust which whitened his shoulders. “Look here, Miss Polly”— ‘Then his courage failed him, aud he stopped. Polly glanced at him to help him over the hard places. Slim was greatly embarrassed. “My heart is right up in my throat, Well, I might ‘as well spit {t out,” he thought aloud. ‘Again Slim started toward the girl to tell her of his love, and again his courage failed him, although Polly was doing her best to help him. “Look here, Miss Polly, I've been aft er somebody fer a long time now.” “Horse thief?” asked Polly coquet- tishly. “No, heart thief,” blurted Slim. “Stealin’ hearts ain't no harm.” “Well, Just the same, I'm goin’ to issue a writ of replevin an’ try fer to git mine back,” laughed Slim. He was about to slip his arm about her-waist when she turned and faced him. The action so disconcerted him that he Jumped backward as if the girl was about to attack him. “Where fs {t?” asked Polly. Slim, deeply in earnest, replied “You know where it's hid. You know Just as well as I kin tell you.” Polly became remorseful. She real: ‘zed how much Slim was suffering, and she was sorry that her answer tc him would be a disappointment. “Please don't ‘say any more, Slim,” she said as she stepped away. Sitm followed her up and, speaking over pe shoulder, said: “I can’t help it ‘ou've got my feelin's stampeded now. an’ they sure has to run. ‘I've had an ftchin’ in my heart fer you ever since I first knowed you. You come from Kentueky. Well, I was kinder borned up that way myself, in Boone county, an’ that sorter makes—well, If it did, what I want to know is"— Slim hesitated and nervously hauled at his chaps, “Will you be my”— Frightened at his boldness, he clap- ped his hand over his mouth. “Can I be your”— he began again, Angry at himself, he said under his breath, “I'll never get this thing out of my system.” In his earnestness he doubled up his fist and shook it bebInd the girl's back. Suddenly she turned and found his clinched hand directly under her nose. She started back in dismay. “Excuse me,” humbly apologized Slim. “I didn’t mean fer to do that, ma’am—'deedy, I didn’t. T was only— that's—well, I reckon I'm a little bit”— Slim looked directly at the girl for the first time. She was trying to re- strain her hearty laughter. Slim's face broadened in a grin. “You're a mighty fine piece of work, you are, an’ T've got an awrul yearnin’ to butt into your family.” Polly was greatly moved by Slim's sincerity. - “Don’t, please don't!” she pleaded. “Why, I've known all along that'you love me, but"— “But what?” he asked when she hesitated. “I've always Uked you real well, an’ I've been glad that you liked me. I don’t want to lose your friendship, though—an’, oh, please forgive me, please do!” Polly was very repentant, showing it by the tones of her voice and in her eyes. Slim was puzzled at first. ‘Then it came to him thatthe gfil had refused to marry him, “Oh, I ‘low youll ain't a-goin’ to say you love me, then!” “I don't believe I am.” Polly smiled through her tears, Slim paused, as if steadying himself to meet the full force of the blow. “Mebbe it’s along of my red hair?” “It 1s red, isn’t it?” Polly smiled kindly. Slim ran his fingers through his locks and then looked at his fingers. as if expecting the color would come off on his hands. “"Tain't blue,” he sald. Another thought came to him. “Freckles?” he asked laconically. Polly only shook her head. “There's only one cure for freckles ~—sandpaper,” grinned Slim, “But {t isn’t freckles,” replied the girl, Silm looked at his hands and feet. “Maybe {t's fat?” he hazarded. “Oh, I know I'm too fat! It beats all how I do keep fat.” Slim looked into his hat and sighed. “Well, I suppose we don’t get married this year, do we?” “No, Slim,” said Polly gently. “Nor any other year to come?” Slim was still hopeful, “That's the way it looks now.” Silm put on his bat and tried to walk Jauntily to the fire, whistling a bit of a tune. The effort was a sad failure. “Here's where I get off. I’m in sure bad luck, Somebody must have put a copper on me when I was born. I 'low I gotter be movin’.” (Continued Next Week,) DIDN'T CARE TO EAT WITH THE REGISTRAR OF THE TREASURY. _ Some of us manifested a great deal of surprise when it became known that W. T. Vernon, Registrar of the ‘Treasury, had been in a manner con- demned by members of Congress in Washington, D. C., a few days ago. According to report, Mr. Vernon was taking a lunch in the restaurant of the House of Representatives when he was espied by a group of Congress- men, mostly Southerners, who were also taking lunch. The sight of the black man caused consternation among them. It appears that there was no way to break off the unexpected social equality, excepting by flight on the Congressmen’s part. They stood not on the order of going, but went in- stantly, leaving the Negro the hero of the situation, __The situation was amusing, in view joe the circumstances. There is abso- lutely no sense in railing overmuch at ‘it. What the Congressmen did is be- ing done every day in every city of considerable size in the country. Not to say that men are leaving their tables in a huff owing to the presence of a Negro; in other ways, no less positive, if not so discourteous as in this instance, Negroes are continually having notices served on them that their room is better than their com- pany. The thing has become so gen- eral that the colored man is timid in showing up in good-looking places that have something of the social equality phase. Indeed, he may as well, for there are but a precious few first-class places where a colored man ‘may shove his legs under the mahog- any. Of course, many are not pre- pared to stand the taxation laid on in such places, but if they were it would be all the same. The price, however, isn’t the rub in the matter of eating. Eating seems next in kin to sitting, chatting in the parlor. In other words, it looks like social equality. We, the race, choose to arraign the white people because they make spe- cial issue of the Negro in the social equality business. It’s no use to dis- cuss what it is all about, and when one thinks of what it is all about, knowing the prejudice of most indi- viduals, what is done is not so start- ling after all. Poverty, comparative poverty, submission to the yoke and the furtherest removed in the type from the ideal type make a trinity of circumstances that hangs 2 little lumpish in the throat, yet the Negro must also eat, must move about; he is also a man, nor is he responsible for it, or for being here. These are some of the mitigating conditions, which should spell charity—charitable- ‘ness in large letters. Heretofore, that is, previous to the last twenty years or so, the race pushed its claim fast ‘and hard, unmindful of the handicap, = if so, thought it-only momentary, to be beat down by united effort on ‘the part of the race. Twenty years or more ago, because at that time learn- ing was not so prevalent, that wide reading, which is as a glass giving glimpses of the individual as viewed by others. The Negroes since that time, up until today, have been learn- ing their disadvantage, and why? They have discovered that prejudice against them is as the leopard’s spots, and will not out, This known condition on the part of the Negroes, together with that ex- pected charity of the white people, should bring about the best possible conditions. Prejudice should not at least invade places of general accom- modation, where the public at large is served. Perhaps it is senseless to say it should not invade these places in view of what has been said, of what is; it is everywhere, and this in a big, general way, including Negroes them: selves. It should not find vent in pub- lie places, no matter how entertained by the individual. It is something to think about when ten millions are de- nied the accommodation of public Places. Persons who find themselves suddenly thrown among those with whom they would not dine at their private tables should simply grin and endure it, since nothing serious may come from it. In fact, there is noth- ing else to advocate, no matter how prejudice may rage, unless the ten million forfeit all claim to respect through vicious and degrading con- duct. Mr, Vernon and every one else are entitled to the prerogatives of their citizenship, whether the practice them or not; they are not null and void simply because public sentiment is strongly hostile. We view Mr. Vernon as a citizen, nothing more nor less. The fact that he is who he is, of cuurse, gave prom- inence to the case, but were he any one else the conditions would be the same. The happening, we may pre- sume, was a mere incident and likely never to occur again. WEATHER FORECASTS, Having some rare May days now, borrowed from June, Mr. Lowell want- ed to know what was so rare as a day in June. Apparently he, too, was a devotee of sunshine, for the sun seems at its best in the last days of May and in June. Other days follow that are hotter, in July and August, but it is not that invigorating heat, good- feeling heat, felt up until the sun has reached its zenith, just before its dec- lination. After that comes the sultry hot, the sluggish hot, when even a hog looks good in its miry wallow, Then the fashionable town looks like a de- serted camp—all gone, some here, some there, to the water, the self- suggested antidote against the iner- vating rays of the indifferent, hot sun. The small boy is also influenced—his panacea is the streams about the city. Here he plunges, then takes his sun bath, just as the old Romans did, not in the aristocracy of marble aquari- ums, but in that democrat of streams, Fall Creek, in the most part, where every recess and pleasant nook were a bath. The heat, the water, spell “go,” and they go. The girls, poor, chaperoned things, and custom rid, have not the freedom of the streams. However, .pittying citizens have erected a bathhouse, where they go on alternate days. Just to think, alternate days, when the boys go twice a day and upwards! It is said of some of the old Roman bathers that they plunged as high as several times a day. In the language of today, that was going some. But the girls content themselves in wading in the streams with their bare feet, since custom forbids the promiscuous plunge. Every thing takes to the water, The horses cheerfully go on, and in mid- stream willingly stop, take a drink, seeming to go on the theory of cool inside and out. The cows wade in until the water is above their knees, stand with unmistakable satistaction, drink, then drink again. So the same law of the day is recognized by man and beast, and also the plants, that drink like fish in the sleepy, hot days ‘of July and August. NEGRO TEACHERS TO MEET. ‘The Negro teachers of the country are preparing to hold the sixth annual session Of their’ National Association at Ashe- ville, N.C, June 28, 24, 25, 1909. “They have issued an announcement, illustrated with the attractions of Asheville, and out- Mning the program. ‘the fourteen States having State Asso- clations will carry special car delegations, While other States. will’ send representa: tives, “President Wright, Secretary Dud- ley, Executive Committee Chairman Wil- Hams and Corresponding Secretary Lee, together with other officers, are making this the “banner”. meeting” for the six years. ‘They have just issued an elaborate Journal carrying in full the proceedings of the fourth and. Afth annual ‘sessions, held at Hampton and Louleviite. Te situs trated with forty cuts of some of the lead- ing educators of the race. ‘More than a thousand teachers will at- tend the Asheville meeting. ‘The programs Will be issued before the end of May. UXORICIDE PLEADS GUILTY. Husband Admits Killing Wife and Cre- mating Body Because of Jealousy. CHICAGO.—Special.—Hiijah Rafity, col- ‘ored, who, overtearing his wife discussing with’ another woman the good time she ha had with some other man, killed her and cremated her body. in’ the furnace of the flat bullding- of ‘which he was janitor, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to thirty ‘Years’ imprisonment. | CAN NOT DRAW COLOR LINE. Court Decides Discrimination by Rail- roads Is Not Legally Permissible. WASHINGTON.—Special—Unjust dis crimination between white and colored pas- songer® paving the same fare I8 not legally permissible by a railway, according 0 & Reclsion of the Interstate Commerce. 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It was a good courageous jury anyhow that rendered the $2500 decision in favor of the Negro who was falsely imprisoned. It is said that there are over 600 women studying medicine in French Universities. It doesn't sound good to the men doctors. The Brownsville Commission is said to be getting oin fine working order. It is also said that most of the soldiers are no longer interested in the matter. Well if Liberia hypotheticated its "collateral" it will have to pay or else constabulary on military basis officiated principally be Europeans—quess the rest. So they cut the First Ward out of the city boundaries because it sent two Negroes to the City Council and elected two as school directors. They were all going some. One of our exchanges insists that the South Carolina Negro who twisted a mule's tail should have had a Carnegie medal instead of being punished for cruelty to animals. Passing through perilous times—the Negro. He is standing in his own light. There will be prejudice, but it is possible to be prosperous. Why be both, "despised" and poor. A South Bend Judge held that to ask for food and then pay for it in work was begging, he sent his man to jail. The next time the man will reverse the order if he is wise. Judge Durgo spoke the situation as it was, and while it sounded bad coming from a judge who is supposed to know no color, it sometimes does good to get away from so much hypocryc. O yes, Judge we agree with your learned decision in the most part, but for the life of us we don't see how you had iron enough in you to reduce a man's award from $2500 to $300. No a Colored will not draw as much damage in court as a white man. Not because he is not recognized by the law as a man, but because of what he has been, what he now is and his future prospects. In the effort to raise funds for the new Colored Y. M. C. A. building of Washington, D. C., the white Y. M. C. A.'s of that city pledged $5,000 to be paid if an equal amount is raised by the Colored people. So the First Ward of Waggoner, Oklahoma, sent two Negroes to the City Council and elected two Negro school directors. That's what it gets for permitting two Councilmen, and two School Directors from one ward. The Colored people are complaining about the "equal" facilities, accommodations of their railway coaches in the South. The commission having such matters in hand is still insisting, "Ain't they got no compelling power? A Colored woman was frightened, odeath near Fordoche, La., by the dazzling search light of the battleship Mississippi. She exclaimed, "It is the judgment light." then fell. The boat was on its way to Natchez where it was to be welcomed by the citizens. Anderson, Ind., has a "dry" club composed of Colored men. It will labor in the interest of anti-liquor. The one Colored saloon in Anderson is the headquarters of the "wets," where it is said inducements of various kinds are made to keep things "right." Information comes from Washington that James H. Lott of Indiana, and H. T. Eubanks of Ohio, are being backed for Recorder of Deeds at Washington, D. C., by Senators Beveridge and Burton respectively. From all accounts most of the other states, of considerable Negro vote, have candidates just as willing as those of In- diana and Ohio. Mr. Lott is of ability and a good party worker. The death of Ernest Hogan, the well known comedian, was of the sad intelligence of last week, and through which is removed the foremost figure of the Negro stage. In his style of acting, the blending of the minstrel man and character delineator, he, perhaps, was without a peer. When it comes to society in the general sense the mayor is democratic. He has no frills to show, nor does he permit any shown him; he is just plain Charley and you are just plain Jim or Tom, or anybody else. It comes in mighty handy about election times. The people love to be patted on the back. Rev. Dr. Peter Stamford, well known as a minister and writer, recently died at North Cambridge, Mass. Dr. Stamford was born a slave at Hampton, Va. He received his education through the assistance of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, Harriet Beecher Stowe the well known author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Hon. William E. Gladstone, of England. Civilization has to soak in. The Prussian Army authorities at Berlin should have known that the African soldiers were no match for the Germans when it comes to civilization. Sure, they would readily take on the vices minus the virtues. Virtue is not of itself; it comes of training. Not merely the training of years, but the thousands of years. Poor Negro! Is he destined to be the weary one with no rest for him? The Prussian military authorities have decided that they will have no more of them in the Prussian Army. They say that he takes on all of the vices of German Civilization without any of the virtues. Poor misguided! Yet how could they expect much more? The restraints to and such like the bulwarks of civilization are unknown in the best sense. Dr. James E. Shepard has been successful in securing $50,000 for a religious training school to be erected at Durham, N. C. Something like $150,000 will be spent in making the scheme complete. The merchants of that city have shown interest in the movement by raising means with which to purchase a suitable plat of ground. Dr. Shepard will be remembered for his great work in connection with the International Sunday School work. A RARE DECISION. Judge Durgo of New York, decided against the jury of his court which agreed to award a Negro $2,500 for false imprisonment, insisting that unless $300 was accepted, nothing would be awarded. The judge was supported by the Appellate division of the Supreme court. The money loss, the judge said, was small since the man as porter was not earning more than one dollar a day. He admitted that something was due owing to humiliation and anxiety of mind, but never no $2,500. Says he, "He was a colored man and while you have no right to weigh the difference you must consider men. You can not consider what I would take to have this happen to me. I would not take a million dollars to have this happen to me, but that is not reason why you should award a million." He made it plain that the jury was not to consider a Negro the same as a white men when it came to the matters of shame. Really we think this the only very weak point in his argument. Basing award on shame or humiliation, mental anguish, we don't think there should be much difference, if any, provided there were equal susceptibility. When it comes to the individual's standing in his community or state, his business relations, his education and connections as they pertain to family and to society in a social way as against another individual with none of these, it can be readily seen who were entitled to the greatest damage, viewing things as they are. The imprisonment for one, two or three days could easily enough reduce the former standing, and what's more could injure the chances for livelihood in the future. This applies to men, whether white or colored. The judge would have appeared much fairer had he spoken with greater emphasis, of men in connection with their business and social connections. For it is evident that a white porter would not have been considered in the sense of another man further up in life whether white or colored, and for the reasons stated—he has not so much at stake. It may be believed that as between a white porter and a colored porter some little favor would be shown the white man. It's owing to the age in which we live Judge Durgo, regardless of his remarkable utterance, spoke the conditions, and for the most part we agree with him. We do not think, however, that he should have dealt with an ordinary colored man by contrasting him with such men as himself. Orders of men may not be an advertised thing in American general society, but they are here without mistake. A colored porter is not in the class of colored doctors or that of bishops. Their relation to society is altogether different, yet they are colored. The judge laid stress on the fact that the man referred to was colored; a fact, but not the most important fact. That he was porter, only suggested a limited circle in which he moved and consequently his injury could not have been so great as one moving as the bishop or doctor. The porter doubtless thinks he is just as good as the others and as the judge says, is as good, in a sense, as the President of the United States, but by no process of reasoning is it held that he could be injured to the same extent. THE SOLDIER BOYS. As usual, the dead soldiers and sailors will come in for the greater share of attention next Monday. Touching scenes will be enacted in all parts of the country in honor of those that defended the flag to the extent of their ability he well had in through figure style of instruct he per- n in the cratic. he sees he just lives. Very much is said of these on the day set apart for paying them re- spect. Each year great speeches are made, praising their valor and heroism; the newspapers land, the band plays, flowers are strenued—the heart grows mellow and for the moment visions of stem war flit by. And then with Robert G. Ingersoll: "The past rises again before me like a dream." And as much ado as we make over the dead and the living heroes, there's but small chance of overdoing the matter. Perhaps there is no class of men whose actual need is so felt when in the time of need as the soldier class. is not expected at civil service ex- aminations; he is pensioned and pensioned; his wife and children are the objects of care. A soldier has no moral right to suffer in the country to which he has given service. Our own country sees to it that he does not suffer, and pro- vision is made in many communities for decent burial when dead. The soldier cannot by his own act put himself beyond the pale of consideration. He belongs to the most exclusive order in the world—where the initiation is death—no play-real death. Those that pass through are the lodgemen, stor Lea who each us ers Squ in three hours Her L log for Gur Log When "Johnny" is back from war he loses some in prestige; he is not quite the same obey of solicitude that he was when on his way to the field, or when in battle, fighting for the perpetuity of the nation, for his fireside and "ingle," and for that of others. Here the soldier gets his proper praise. The poet sees him in this "at his best"—paints him the end of man's possibility for worldly distinction, stationing next to kings in consideration. When in the act of war the title soldier improves that of lord, or duke, or count, or any of the rest of them. We know of Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington, because they were sailor and soldier; they are the most distinguished lord and duke in all history because they were victorious warriors. That they fought is what further distinguished them. And why shouldn't great distinction come to men that hold the fate of empires and nations in their grasp? President, king, legislator are but toys, in a toy chair, on a toy throne, in a toy hall, until the man of the field speaks. The impersonal thing soldier is it. The president and king may move this man or that man from the command, but the soldier cannot be dismissed. When one is relieved another rises up to take his place—he is like the king that cannot die. "The king is dead!" shouts the announcer at the demise of the head of the kingdom. "The king cannot die!" is the refrain. "Long live the king!" is caught up as a mighty diapason and is wafhed through all the land. No other class has had so much to do with the geography of nations—the boundary line follows the soldier. "The Constitution follows the flag" is but another way of saying the same thing; for what is the flag but the soldier? What is a flag without the man behind it? Nations without an army need not be particular about colors. Colors stand for combat, strife everywhere, in schools, on the fields of sport, everywhere, everywhere. When "Victory" flashes back from the field, patriotism moves up a peg. It is "Our dear boys, God bless them, and may they ever win, never turning back to the enemy." Even when defeat comes, as it will to the best troops, they are yet more the object of solitude—dearer now because the visions of hardship accompany the dread information. The Florence Nightingales spring up in a night—the army of "spontaneity"—the uncalled—tender-handed, mild-mannered woman, in opposition to sutler and scavenger. These women rush forth, the soothing aftermath of battle, assuaging its pangs by comfort, cheer, solace as well as ministering unto their wounds—robbing death of its victory. Forward, the sweet brigade: On, the glorious charge they made, Salvation bringing, the world wondered As they succored the stricken hundreds. And the world pauses in a quandary as to which army to admire most for true heroism, measuring the woman, of course, by her nature, but which she vaults in her motherly instinct to be where "somebody's darling" is all alone. She braves bullet and pestilence, the hard, hard fare of the chilly tent not meant for such as she. The human race puts nothing beyond the fighting man in action. It has always been that way. The Spartan mother said "Go; but when you turn homeward," she said, "come bearing your shield, or come home being borne on it." It is not greatly different today. The proud father joyfully relates that he gave up five sons to the war, viewing the loss as a thing of distinction. Death otherwise would have been a cruel shock which he would not care to recall. It is the patriotism in him that exults; some sentiment, too, that is so kin to religion, yet begotten of the world because the world so greatly esteems the soldier in action. Speaking of the death of her father by Achilles, Andromache, of Homer's Iliad, says: "His radiant arms preserved from hostile spoil. And laid him decent on the funeral pile. Then raised a monument where his bones were burned. The mountain nymphs the rural tomb adorned." And again when speaking of her brothers: "By the same arm my seven brave brothers fell. In one sad day beheld the gates of hell." Through it all we glean that she saw glory in that they served and died. As before stated, "Johnny" loses some in esteem when the fever of war has passed. It is immediately after the war when the soldiers are the country's preferred creditors. The ultimatum stands that, from President down, must be of the soldiery. George Washington, our first President, followed the war of 1776, in which he was the prime mover; Andrew Jackson followed the war of 1812, in which he was the leading spirit; Zachary Taylor followed the war of 1846, in which he was the chief figure of the United States forces. Ulysses S. Grant followed the civil war of '62, wherein he became the commanding figure of the Union forces. Finally, we had Theodore Roosevelt following our war of but a few years ago. So, without a single interruption, the rule has worked. Really, the fever of the civil war lingered for years. The only individual that could beat a soldier for office was another soldier. The Government has never failed in rating the soldier at his value. He is not expected at civil service examinations; he is pensioned and pensioned; his wife and children are the objects of care. A soldier has no moral right to suffer in the country to which he has given service. Our own country sees to it that he does not suffer, and provision is made in many communities for decent burial when dead. The soldier cannot by his own act put himself beyond the pale of consideration. He belongs to the most exclusive order in the world—where the initiation is death—no play-real death. Those that pass through are the lodgemen, giving us in this country the G. A. R. for one, and where the elect are known and revered. But bye and bye, when the thought of danger is quiet, the erstwhile hero calms into ordinary citizenship. At times he is hard put to get the public ear or eye. But the thoughtful people seemingly had this in mind and we have these reminders by way of Decoration Day serving the double purpose of keeping alive the patriotic spirit, and at the same time shows forth the love and appreciation of citizen and country for those that stood the nation's sure defense in the time of need. MIKADOS 4. LOUISVILLE CUBS 12 BY JESSE PALMER. Special to THE FREEMAN MILLE, Ky. The Mikados of Terre Haute teamed to play the Louisville Cubs Sunday, and a very poor attempt it was, in fact, the visitors played like a lot of school boys. The Cubs pulled off all kinds of stunts and kept the large team in the lead of the visitors at his mercy at all times. Little Mitchell caught his usual steady game. Following is the score: Watson played the kind of ball that wins games. Captain Booker capered around short in his old-time form. When the Captain is in goal, he can certainly go some. Martin did not have much to do in center but got everything that came his way. In right Emory is still holding his own. Keep at 'em, old boy. Between the Eckleres and Stars at Racine Park was won by the Eckleres, 7 to 6. A double header again next Sunday. Louisville Stars vs. West Ends. The Cincy's of Cleveland vs. Cubs next Sunday. Games called at 3:30. Old replay available. Watch this column for the great benefit game between the Coles Wonder and the Louisville Cubs. This game will bring excitement and excitement as of the diamond. Saturday June 5, at Cubs park. Benefit for the Old Folks Home, Greenwood avenue. For further information address Pete Walker. Tickets on sale at all of our leading merchants. LOUISVILLE GIANTS WIN TWO GAMES FROM BADEN Captured First Game After Eleven Innings of Player Playing— Half-Fan Frappe LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Giants took two games from the West Baden last week. Both were fast and interesting. The game on Saturday was to the Giants, but the Giants had eleven innings to decide the contest. Both teams were in excellent form and they played one of the best games that has seen here this season. It was a great game, and the Giants, on Sunday Hale, of the Giants, pitched a great game and he was excellently supported by the whole team. Hale broke the second and third innings out on pitches. The game was played before one the largest crowds of the season. The local Giants showed up better throughout the game. They started early to batting and did so unmercifully in the fifth innning, when they brought in five scores. Pugh, captain of the Giants, started the good work and team player was in the game in the fifth innings. In the fifth innings, the West Baden, ran after a fly thirty yards, fell on the ground and caught the ball with one hand. Webb played a splendid game and the field was mostly the cause of the visitors losing. The Giants left Wednesday for West Baden, and they will return Thursday of this week to play against the Giants of West Baden. 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1—2 Lou. Giants. 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0—1 CUBAN STARS TO PLAY ATKINS MONDAY Cuban Tossers Have Great Record Local Team Expects Hardest Struggle of Season. At Washington Park, Monday, the Cuban Stars, of Havana, Cuba, will meet the Atkins Baseball Team with two games, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The Cuban Stars have the strongest team, outside of the United States, in the league, and they play in a game. In a series of games last fall they shut out the Cincinnati National League three games, one game without a血 hit. All the members of this team are full-blooded Cubans, and speak only Spanish. The Atkins team are working hard at their day and are playing a fast article of ball. They will fight hard for victory. ATKINS VS. BATESVILLE. The Atkins Baseball Team will play Batesville's fast team at the South Side Park Sunday. The Batesville team is the strongest team in eastern Indiana. It has a following of the most loyal lot of fans in the state. Atkins will accompany the team to see them do battle with the Atkins team at South Side Park. son of first place in the Chicago Baseball League race. The North Siders had two sessions in which they held up clusters of four runs, each time they held up four runs, first and tenth innings Torey lacked his usual effectiveness, and the Gunther bumps pounded hit all over the lot. Squares tieing up the score in the eighth inning, when Art Zangerle made a bad throw to Al Schall, with two men on bases, letting both score. The mistake after Callahan had driven home Hertel. Louis Gertenrich's long double in the last inning, with men on second and third, forced by Dickie and Dickie forcing over two more later. Score. Gunthers ..... 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4-8 Gunthers ..... 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 two-base hits—Dicke, Flavin, Gertenrich (2), Callahan (2), Struck out—By Torey, 8; by Rugar, 5. Bases on balls—Off Torey, 1; off Rugar, 2. Hit by pitcher Off Torey, 1; off Rugar, 2. Umpire—Fitzpatrick. Time—2:00. Leland Giants, 4: Milwaukee, 2. The Leland Giants defeated the Milwaukee White Sox by a score of 4 to 2 at Auburn Park, the colored men falling on Ernie Grove for two runs in the eighth inning. The Giants pitched for the home nine and held the Cream City hitters to three bingles. Score: Lelands ..... 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 * -4 Milwaukee ..... 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 -2 Two-base hit -Winston. Double plays -Tight to -Ball. Harris to -Stright to -Ball. By Groth. Bases on balls -Off Ball. 4: off Groth, 3: Umpire -Goekel. Time: 1-45. Shamrocks, 6; Dixon, 3. DIXON, Ill., May 23—The Chicago Shamrocks defeated the Dixon team today, 6 to 3. Opportune hitting in the sev- cement gave the Shamrocks the lead. Score: Shamrocks .....1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 Dixon .....0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0—3 7 3 Batteries—Giblin and O'Grady; Harris, McCune and Fowler. Anson's Colts: .....1 0 0 0 3 1 0 0—3 8 West, Ends: .....2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0—4 ADDRESSES HIGH SCHOOL Concluded from Page One. age; Mrs. Lizzie Berry, department council. The object of the organization is to do honor to surviving Union veterans and to perpetuate and keep sacred Memorial Day; to encourage and sympathize charities in sickness and distress; to attend the funerals and place the United States flag upon their silent graves. The annual Thanksgiving sermon to the United Brothers of Friendship was delivered last Sunday at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church. The Rev. J. C. Anderson presided at a special service in voices under the direction of Pref. F. S. Delaney, sang selections from "Esther, the beautiful Queen." It was announced that Thomas G. Fuller, an African member of the order, would be in the city and the month of July. He heals from Liberia. --- It is regrettable that the people of Simpsonville have made a kick on the new Lincoln Institute being located at that place, with help from the kitchens, griddles and has been purchased, the better class of white citizens are for the institute and are not prejudiced as are some of the people of Simpsonville. The white people are giving their moral and financial support to the movement and organization of the white people in the Negro's condition, and make him a better citizen. The Negro with a trade is not the Negro that is a menace to the community. It is the idle and vicious Negro that is the menace to the peace and happiness of a community. The annual commencement exercises of the Eckstein Norton Institute will be held June 14th. The program is delivered to deliver the annual address. The Governor is one of the finest orators in the State of Kentucky and his presence on that night will no doubt attract a very large audience. The school, will preside and introduce the Governor. A musical program is being arranged for the occasion. Every indication points to the fact that a very large house will greet the 100 singers who are to render the oratorio, Prodigial Son at Macauley's Theatre. The 100 singers, Janet Jenkins, has under his direction some of the best voices in the city to sing in the oratorio, and Prof. Hayes, a fine tenor singer of Pisk University, Nashville, Tenn., will coach them. The music will be given for the benefit of the church and it should appeal to every music lover in the city of Louisville. Some of the very best musicians in the city have been given by those who are in the cantate and the cause itself should attract large numbers. Prof. Tibbs has on numerous occasions given performances that have been no fees attached and this time should not merit the support of all friends of music. Louisville has established a reputation of patronizing liberally all events that involve music. No music lover should miss the rendition of "The Prodigial Son" on Thursday night, June 3, at Macauley's Theatre. The success of the affair depends upon the good citizens of Louisville. The cause is a fair one and should draw a crowded house. Without doubt the young men of the city of Louisville are making quite a stride along business lines. It is to be regretted that the older men of the city are not making such a march by their places of business and give them the "glad smile" but never patronize them. They preach race unity and "get together" and are the last ones to be able to do so. They give you the "fatherly advice" but go elsewhere and spend their money. It S when —one few a plenty able for whole culat Nor S ummer Cooking need be no more unpleasant than winter cooking. A modern gas range, the New Process Visible, is a boon to the housewife. Its visible oven fire, elevated broiling oven with flue connection, special burners and other features make this range a summer benefactor and a winter comfort. Vonnegut Hardw Big Assets Four hundred thousand people take a CASCARET every night—and rise up in the morning and call them blessed. If you don't belong to this great crowd of CASCARET takers you are missing the greatest asset of your life. CASCARETS 10 a box for a week's treatment, all drugstores. Biggest seller in the world. Million boxes a month. would be more appreciative to the young tailors, pharmacists, grocers and professional men if the colored people would spend some of their money with the colored man. In business instead of being always ready to tell them how to run a business. While your correspondent respects, admire and admire the older men who are in business, yet they are often of them who have a selfishness that oftimes ages to the eyes of the young men who are struggling to make themselves felt in the world, and their older friends, both kith and stand by and almost see them fall. But the young men have not given up; they are doing the best they can, working with faith, perseverance and hope for a brighter day. The firm of Evans & First, house painters and decorators, have secured and are now executing a contract to beautify the city of Kentucky street. The firm was established twenty years ago and has in its employ quite a number of trained decorators and painters who have been trained at Tuskegee Northern Industrial Institute. Owen Evans, the senior decorator, is now a Louisville boy and yet young in man. He has a splendid reputation as a tamer singer, but he caught the spirit of industry and the spirit of business, a man of consummate business ability, form the above mentioned firm. They began doing small jobs and with push and exactness they made a reputation and are now doing large jobs in leading white business houses in the city, are doing an extensive and profitable business 'both among white and black, and are also doing contracts in other cities, where they have made such a high order and has met such a approval by those who have given them small contracts, that they have been able to make a profit. The Kentucky Heating Company, the palatial residence of Mr. Thomas Cole, the handsome wife of Miss DuVale and that of Mr. Steve Bell and others. The work of these men and others is itself to all citizens of Louisville who are thinking of having their homes beautified. ... Dr. W. E. Brown, Dr. Hummons and W. H. Felding, of Indianapolis, Ind., were in the city Sunday. Mrs. Lillian Henderson and Mrs. Lizzie Ghee, of Indianapolis, Ind., were in the city Sunday the guests of Mrs. Lavinia Watson Cooper, 1105 West Chestnut street. Mrs. Elizabeth Hayden and grandson, Franklin, the son of Dr. H. B. Beck, are in the city on a visit. A party of young Ohioans are expected to be in the city soon to pay a visit to several of Louisville's charming young society girls. Mrs. Love Anderson was given a surprise last week. It was the occasion of her wedding anniversary. The wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. George Price last week was quite a swell affair. They received a number of handsome presents. The friends of Dr. E. E. Underwood from all parts of the State are doing their best to support the federal job. The good doctor is worthy of any honor that Mr. Taft may give him, and it would be highly appreciated by the students sent at Washington b. Dr. Underwood, Hon. Albert S. White at Hayt, and Editor W. D. Johnson as American minister to some foreign country. Commencement exercises will soon be inogue in this city and the young people will be up their friends to send invitations. * * * J. L. V. Washington and Clarke Jefferson were elected supreme delegates to the first D. O. K. K., which convenes at Indianapolis, June 24, 2012. Mrs. Edith Palmer is spending the week at Cincinnati, visiting Mrs. Mayrant. The Manhattan Club gave its first annual dinner May 23. Covers were held for twenty-five. A very enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, 1225 Cedar street. Owner club: Joe Stewart, president; Cecilia Smith, secretary; Mrs. Lou Stewart, treasurer. Charles Riese spent several days with friends in this city and left Monday for West Baden Springs, his home. Business Locals. Woodbine Perfume. Oh! how fragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodan's Drug Store. 'Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Any thing ordered by 'phone will be selected as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178; Old, Main 4032. loses many of its drawbacks when you have a good Refrigerator one that makes the Iceman's visits few and far between, one that has plenty of room for all your perishable foods, one that keeps your food wholesome and sweet by proper circulation of air—in a word, a Cy b> io = a UK a — ad, 4a \ Sats a d URE SOD ( REZ p Ti }) ean igs pad ie ee ae Se Goodloe Stock Company will open bvkin ‘Theater af, Memphis: next Compton, of Louisville, leaves for Chicago to fill a summer's Cooper, of Milwankee, sends re- (try Hil and Jerry’ MeAtee at nvyant has made a big hit sing- ‘composition, "I Ain't No Ala- Rewards to friends, m City Band and_ Cooper's Mop Company, of Milwaukee, ng far the coming season. Patterson, plano player, and Ed up, drummer, are malting good on View Park, ‘at Louisville, Ky. pully Windom, the celebrated coun nevr, closed a successful en- f {the Unique Theater, Milwau- Scitie Mosby Murdock is fast be prime favorite as @ singing and Sonbrette at the loeal show houses Miliwanked Visinia Moore, the violinist, made her Hew Mav IT at the A. ME B. Church Shine, Wash, to ® big and appreet= pees The many friends of Lew Purcell, the yellknewn club man of San Franeisco, yw glad to learn of his recovery t feoent Hines. |), Williams is stage manager at Joel & Gjrkswein'e Airdome, Jacksonville, Pia, f 0 LSS" bur on are first-class, and the isos ure crowded every night. Miss Josie Thomas, the sweet. little <yger ali dancer, formerly of Clarksdale, {et yaw of Minneapolis, will be seen ool the leading colored shows the Oscar C. Carter, of Campbell and. Car. vis written the “Merry Widow Rag,” jie (eau Will feature it at the Grand Hieaier, Chicago, 1, the engagement be- gining dune 12. Mt Carter Is also au- fi “rime Ts Here.” 1 0, Henderson, en route with, the Guay Redon, sends regards to all friends, Ail jaail udvessed to his home address, Hast Morgan street, Sedalia, Mo., will Hach hin. Would be pleased to” ‘hear friends at all times, Mloyrison and) Washington, Afro-Ameri- vers Jind dancers, Wi resume their rahout Atay 80, presnting a vaudeville skit, “Vvaotielng for the Stage,” written. Shivester Russell.” ‘The. team has been Spending some tne at Seattle, Wasb., on iit of the (iiness of Mr. Morrison, lie Alabama Chocolate Drops, headed huiy Aili, the somewhat different Sqvedian, WIL Brown, Davir Cross, Misses Livi White, the Black Swan, Trene John- Fite! Hinsley and: Annie’ Demont, are hing much merriment at Lagman’s They give twelve shows daily: Oliver, with the Big’ Twentieth Show". is making good as a come= jis’ Cmapany. consists of Robert his tineseating act; Miss Lela + dainty singme and dancing £ law. the clever buck and Jackson Jones, the clever I dancing comedian. "Tsaae Jobn= situ director. Regards (0 the PG Lawers hunch and all trends, vy HL Thomas, the reat coon H weter singer and instrument \< heen meeting with much sue- Vy hus tnusieal get, and. will play Soy York for the next ten Weeks on. the i + Te was featured last Sun- Mooney"s theater, and is at the his week. Ma ‘Thomas will be vie by Mrs, ‘Thomas, and the team nowt as Wilson ind ‘Thomas, pre- View and origing) musieal eomedy NOTICE. Mi “ta Brannon, write M. Jacoby, Retnont street Theater, Pensa- 1 Good news. Write or wire, MRS. EMMA POWELL DEAD. : na Powell, mother’ of Jack Pagel (or of the Plekaninny Band, 1 Kentucky: Company, died Mon: ‘is city, afier an illness of twelve nif) Gineer of the stomach and ; fineral took place Wednesday ‘South Calvary Baptist ‘ sich she was @ member, THE COLORED ARISTOCRATS. Mie Lyles and Miller, those popular oo vritors and comedians, will star in » cretion, “The Colored Aristo: ier’ the’ personal’ direction of Joo Holiuish, "Phe east Ineludes forty b siiy girls. Mr, De Baugh. is duos bo expense in this production, and sp Jinte one. of the best, HE not. the i “| musical comedies Gn the read. Act COvCLE BtG Ceaene LACEY'S GREAT NOVELTY SHOWS Great, Novelty Shows opened at is. May 15, with two. perform oidinie room only. Everything \-to-date ‘The roster is as fol- se Lees, sole owner and man- hie Lacet, treasurer and. seere- Wy Carson, stage manager, dic median: the MoClellans, song Voce “artiste! the. Gurtis ‘Pro. ten : logs; six educated horses; Jack, : ing bear: J. ‘Parner, business ve; Curtis, advance agent, and x swrs, The’ Laceys also present COLORADO GRANT OLD KEN- TUCKY MINSTRELS UNDER TENT. \ ‘ow in the Land of Sunshine, “oe of Alabama, earrying the big- St colored minstrel. company” ever put (Mr “orcas, traveling In OUR Own Drl= featuring Grant Smith's famous Winn Sand “ands orehestra, headed - by Ah So ates Be L'Gossom, Jim Ander- woh Clark Madam’ Smith." ‘The ghost Busscjons. Sunday morning on ‘time, By is happy. Grant Smith and A: Faye lee swish to hear from E,W. 4 Permanent address, Sparta, Ky. SAPRONI AND CAMPBELL. bear | find a way.” “Mangie Camp- : nately cated “Banty mn I ‘ ‘ve and. is rejoicing over his BoC hiding “a worthg. neve partner 2 Jos olned Mande with te. Sapront, s Viable performer and a hustler. Th will be known. as Saproni.and oa The Black Aristocrats.” They on the Pittenger Grand, at Cen- ele 1) Muy 10. for a cweek’s engage: uive fourteen weeks over. th Wve Choult to follow. Mangle says he of minstrel shows and eamping ‘lig ke ,Ceutralia, Dally’ News had" the of ¥{p say: “Manager Guckendorf, Soglt Monger Grand, afters avery Sh evton and Campbea ake Baek Ah, Sarront and Campbell, “he Atistocrits.” weer easllg abe MIETOE the evening. | Saproni is a stylish and fast talking’ fellow. “Campbell isa comedian ‘on the eccentric order, and an. exception= ally clever drummer.” They area. whole Show themselves, and keep you laughing from start to finish." JOLLY JOHN LARKINS TO STAR WTH BLACK PATTI TROBA- DouRs. : Jolly John Larking has signed a three years" gontract with It. Voelekel, proprietor and manager of the Black Patt! Trouba- dours, to star’ in that aggregation. with Madam Sissieretta Jones. (Black Patti) the coming” season, ‘beginning September 5, in a three-act musical comedy, "A Trip to Zululand,” “The support will be an alle star cast. ‘The production promises to. be Arst-clast and complete In every detail. Book and lyrics by Jolly John. Larkins | intisle by Joe Jordan. ‘the’ability- of Ar. Larkins as a comedian is well known to ail theater-goers, His many admirers, es. Peelally in the Miadie West, will be pleased to'see him in the new production, THE P. G. LOWERYS MIGHTY MIN- STRELS WITH WALLACE & HAGENBECK SHOWS. y, The show was in Wheeling, W. Va., May 17, and played ie crowded house, aft- emoon ‘and night, ‘The talk of Wheeling is''P. G.Lowery’s Band and. Minstrels Our stage manager, Billie Barthquake, is making big hit singing It ‘There Is ‘Ne Shickens in ‘Heaven, Don't Want to. 0G here.” Miss Bxsle Wilhams.is-sending them “out “humming ~ “Dat ‘Lovin’ Rag Harry Crosby, the. well-known comedian, isa feature hit, singing “My” Great Big Brother. Sylvester.” Miss Johnella Gay, of St. Louls, Mo. is singing "If Your Heart 14 Right ‘You “Can't. Do Me. No Wrong.” with much suecess, - Mrs. Blanche Beeehuim Is stil holding hers as interloct- tor. Prof. Lowery spent Sunday’ in. Chi cago, Ul., May 23, ‘The band is, as fol lows: Tom May and Thomas 'Tolover, comets; Arthur Jackson, clarinet; Ana: toule ‘Victor “and I.E. Rawler, | sitos James Hall, baritone; “Arthur Fill” and Irvin’ Browh, trombones? Bill. May and ‘Tonle Braefield, bass: Charles Beechum and Johnny Edwards, drums CULLIGAN’S NASHVILLE N ‘STUDENTS. |, We are now playing Oregon and Wash- ington time, after having made our 600- mile Jump, out of San Francisco. | L. Me- ‘Duff, “our band leader, had a swell ‘chain ‘made, a seven-diamond locket in, the cen- ter, two ten-dollar gold pieces of the new issue on each side, and two fives of the same issue on the extremes, and says hello Doc Daly and “I've got you skinned, Sydney Carter.” Walter Lancaster closed in San Francisco, Walter Jones, _com- monly known as “King Dodo,” joined out In Oakland, playing snare in band, singing "Gee, T Wish I Had a Girl,” and’ doing 2 singing, talking, dancing specialty. in. the olio. “William ‘Robinson, clarinetist, and Second fiddier, rejoined the show in Port- land. Herbert La She had a certain lady to come all the way from Nelson, B. C., to play plano and put the finishing touches on the wire act. Asshe has only been In the show one day, things will, have assumed a more definite proportion by the next writing. Yes Fulton and Rose, Mitchell ave still with us; the proposed trip Bast for the madam has been postponed. We've Bot a seven-plece orchestra under the di- rection of Harvey Holland. Look out, big shows! Correspondence invited. HURRAH! DEHOMEY! Se sour Jou: SOR DOU weuee roy Ue meee.) See ae prosperity. along the stroli, ‘The ‘show Shops wilt get theirs now. Report has it that {01 excursions are booked here dur- ing the coming season from "Bam, Oh, what a time! ‘the show shops during the past week aid ‘a good business. Ail the. ten-cent houses oftered good bills. In fact. vou can't get the money around ‘here unless vou do offer the best. This long-drawn-out hattle between the Grand and the Mono- gram has worked wonders, including’ the wrecking of a few houses, ‘This is one thing that you ean stick a pin in, and that is that the ‘Temple of Music is here to stay, ‘The house is run by the six litte Byrons Sumner Byron, manager of orchestra, of six. Every man’ a soiist. George Hall, the marvelous, @ feature, Can you beat that?” Anyway, it is a family affair, so Stay a Safe distance away, as a friend of Gye" family doesn't go atthe “remple of Well, Billy King was “knoghted” after his first night at the Grand, and was wel- comed to the royal chair by Lord Jos Simms, but bear in mind Mr. King had tun some, Miss Pauline Freeman, of the famous Freeman sisters, made her debut on the same bill, and passed, In future She will travel with Barney, of Sappho and Barney, as Barney is no more. ‘The Three Dancing Mitcheels made a bow to Dehomey at the Temple of Music, and ‘started things, with | Mr. Mitchell breaking down the stage. ‘This 1s a big Teague act, Dehomey managers are laying down some big money for it Bland and Jones appeared at the Mono- gram in “A Dream of Dehomey.” ‘This is the favorite act of the stroll, and one of the ‘best that has ever appeared here. ‘They are singers that can sing and know how. to sing. If this act ever gets into the big wheel, we will have something else to talk about, for they are the goods. Parrin and Crasky will, begin their sev- enth week In Dehomey, “Just Across the Street.” They open at the Monogram, and the Three Mitchells ‘are on the same bill ‘That's nice from the outside, but, oh, let's see! Jim, Lacey left Wednesday for Seattle with 40" Poor Chicago has. been robbed ‘Of about, 100 up to date for the country Affair. Some one is taking Hoke Smiths Advice: “Seater the sons of Ham.” If that Is good advice, come on and get some more. We have plenty, and more to come. Jolly “John Larkins has taken a soft berth for the summer. His contract calls for him to put on shows at St. Joe, Mich, with six women and. four men? ‘changé Show every week; laying in a hammock from 4 to 6 each day. I guess John doesn't Know how to draw up some papers In his favor. Joe Jordan, the musical director of, the Pekin, Theater, has stepped* on Mr. Bud Grant's foot. in some way. Mr Jordan hada little private talk with Adams, the tailor, and with a few African precious focks invited Mr. Grant to meet him face to face on the stroll. ‘The Pekin changes Dill in the future, ‘The offering will be “The Passed Success.” Tt is hoped that “The Mayor, of Dixie” comes soon. ‘This is the one show that Dehomey wants to see once more. ‘The death of Emest Hogan. struck Chi- cago pretty hard. This) city, laid some kind of claim on him professionally, as he Produced the world's hit, “All Coons Look ‘Aitke,” in this elty. ‘Tommy Carter, the great, ttle bur- leque comedian, played the Majestic last week with the FarreliTaylor Trio. It’s a shame this clever young man has been hidden. Only. people ‘closely connected Professionally know that Mr. Carter is colored. Jerry Mills, of the Pekin Theater, is quite an enthusiastic fan, and also a good Player of bascball, | He “gnve, a receptign fo the Leland Giants and Unions at the Pexin Inn. The players presented Mr. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ot Ee ee bs : ge n i ce Fiddler and Shelton, those two clever en route to the Majestic Theater, Chicago, boys who made such a big hit_at Ham- for one week, then the Majestic at Mil: mherstein's “Victoria. on Broadway, New waukee, returning to New York to begin York, passed through the city this week, their next season's work. Mills with a bouquet of flowers as large as a@-drum, and a gold baseball. ‘Times must be good in the sage bush ‘There is a general demand for more talent of all descriptions. Jerry Mills threw a bomb among his friend by getting martied. Well, he reall did. | he Nappy bride is al Atiss Brown. 0 Washington. D. C., an artist. Tt is Said that Mr. Mills will take to the brush. Any- way, Jerry left'a few aching hearts, as he is a matinee idol. ~ ‘The New York correspondent of the Chi- cago ‘Tribune found space to comment oF Cole & Johnson's “Red Moon.” He said among other things, that the “Red Moon! was set and arranged In such a way as not to offend the white race or infringe Upon white actors, ‘This has been the cry Of Mine-tenths of the white writers of Negra shows. It looks Uke trving a dural man because he can't talk. How can the Negro imitate a white man. successfully’ One the other hand, the white man has Stolen his; minstrel. his soni and his cal Tt is a shame, but it is a cold fact, that all the small theaters throughout the Mid. die West have to go, also the one-night Stand shows to follow. ‘The indication Shown in this city. esa question if there Will be an outlying house open next season playing road shows, | They Will be replaced With pictures and light vaudeville, |The reason given is that the traveling shows did not deliver the goods, and charged hig prices, ‘The publte resents by patron: Ining the five and ten-cent shows, If thes get a bad show, it doesn't cost much here are only five putting on regular bilis—the Academy on the West Side: Pekin, Alhambra and the National on the South’ Side; Bush Temple on the North Side, Five houses fell out of the run- hing. for the season closed—Criterion Humboldt, Columbia, Bijou, College Poin on the West Side; Columbus and the Mar: low on the South Side. All have pat in ten-cent vaudeville. How long the remain: ing houses will keep up the fight it is hard to tell, but it looks like a case of all will fall sooner or later, as the ten-cont houses have come to stay. ‘The same is the ruk clear out to the coast, Vatkleville—noth- ing but vaudeville!: ERNEST HOGAN SLEEPS HIS FINAL SLEEP. ‘THE GREATEST INDIVIDUAL ACTOR OF MIS TIME. i eee a ekeLAs ‘The silver cord of life has been broken the siiken thread of all that is mnortal ha: heen severed, and the spjtit-of Ernest Ho: gan has gone to a land of sweet repose Where angels have bid him welcome to the tity of light, where saints Immortal reign Where streets are laden with pearls an¢ Tned with golden palaces. The shock which the theater-goiie pub: lic’ received on the morning ef Friday May 21, when’ the newspapers gave ou that Brest Hogan had died, can hardls be estimated. “All the profession was cas in gloom, All the colored actors, espe: cially: in New. York and Chicago, were hor- yor stricken with grief as the news Was passed up and down the familiar haunts fund avenues of the popular theatrical thor ‘oughtares. Ernest Hogan, whose name in private life was Reuben Crowdus, was. born it Bowling Green, Ky. It is hardly neces: sary to rehearse his life and staze career So. well known and so familiar has beer the history. of “his public activities. t Freeman readers, His carly Iife had been spent in minstrelay': he had branehed ou as a quartet singer of much\ proficiency &nd. one of his ‘most. prominent minstre tours was with Richards & Pringle’s Geor- gia Minstrels. ‘Through the influence his first wife, a white woman, or rather the lavish use of her money, and the receipts of @ song, “All Coons Look Alike to Me, Which he wrote, not as @race insinuation Dut as a popular style of Hterature, writer for vag-time music in its earliest days—i Was during the first season of this song's popularity that he managed to attract th attention of Manager R. Voelekel, of Black Patti's "Troubadours, who later’ featured him. as ‘the unbleached American” on ar almist equal basis with the star, and as nc other comdeian has ever since been starrec in that company. After "a. few. season: with the Black Patti company, a differenc Which arose between Mr. Hogan and i ‘Southern manager at New Orleans caused ‘Mr. Hogan to suddenly close and leave for New York, where he opened in New. York as a headiiner at Hammerstein's Victoria ‘at “an. enormous salary. ‘This notable Saudeville “appearance greatly Increased hig popularity. His next prominent movement was a 7p, to Australia with Billy McClain, wher they both appeared together in a. repertoire of plays, On their way returning it was Yeported that Hogan had challenged Princ Cupid, of Honolulu, to fight a duel, whict i is said never took place, Hen Messrs Hogan and. MeClain arrived in New York City, the original Smart Set company wa: organized by Gus Hil, with Hogan anc Meclain as the stars, and with Hogan fat in the lead for stellar honors. | Tt was the ‘work in this particular organization that convinced all managers and erities without & doubt that Hogan was a comedian of ex: Ceptional ability... During his. first’ tou ith’ this company Mr. Hogan fell in love and married Miss Mattie Wilkes, the fa mous singer and soubrette, but later, atte a-season in vaudeville in’ a one-act play called “The Military “Man,” they’ parted. after many stormy scenes of love's discord- ant harmony. Tt had been Mr. Hogan's de- ‘Sire to have Manager Hill take the Smart ‘Set company to Burope, where T am posi tive he would have made'a great hit, a8 J regard “Dr. Bullion” as the greatest farce comedy work that Mr. Hogan ever created and it was Mr. Hill's refusal to carry the ‘company to Europe that caused him to re- tire from the Smart Set oempany, and alse the only one disappointment of his success- ful career as an actor. ‘Tt occurred about this time that “Man- agers ‘Hurtz & Seamon, former manager: Of Williams & Walker, not to be outdone, Jat once secured Mr. Hogan and_ starred him, engaging J. Ed Green, Mr. Hogan's former stage apprentice, as’ producer and also collaborator in the new comedy, “Eu- {us Rastus,” with Mr. Hogan. During his first season as a star, so great was Mr Hogan's popularity that he completely out- shone any actor of his race In single har- ness. “The greatest singing success of his starring career was “Oh, Say! Wouldn't ‘That Be a Dream?” Because Mr. Hogan could play a greater varlety of parts than any other comedian of his race, and by. virtue of his continu- ous mirth-provoking qualities and his un- aided voyage to become a full-fledged in- dividual star, he can justly claim the title Gf having been the greatest colored come- dian of his time, In comparing Mr. Hogan with Bert A, Williams, both vastly differ- eat in style, it cannot be said that Mr, Williams, with all his hilarious spasms of fun, ina measure, can rank with Mr. Hogan and the large variety” of practical aitainments which Mr. Hogan possessed, unaided by “any "particular man-feeder, music or mechanism, If Mr, Hogan. re- mained upon the stage too long, his linger- Ing was a success; his overwork was not in vain, and his songs, however long, were visions of grace interspersed with fun and Pathos, Tr was in the comedy, “The Oyster Man.” an adaptation of “The Husband,” iy Lyles & Miller, that Mr. Hogan. broke down during his tour, after too much hard Work, illness and trouble. Mr, Hogan had a great big heart, which no ma could fathom except, those who Were near and dear to him to read the silent, repentent tears of griet which he would shed over wrongs he had done to himself and others, however small," He wae truly @ great character. If he sinned, he had made restitution forall his faults that were human but not serious, and if at all hurtful, only to undermine his consti: tution. Hé had a robust constitution, and it was too much, “after detriment’ and worry, to ebuild the crumbled ‘Wall of a mueh-deeayed foundation. $0 the end had 16 come—the bitter end of a life of early “Joy. overwhelming. “And here again we see that the race of life Is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong. And to-day T say in sorrow, for thie Cause, Wwe are reluctant to pare with our dear deceased friend, Mr. Hogan, who ‘was not destined to endure to the end. Tf there ever was @ popular actor, and one loved’ by ‘all classes of people of every ‘race, Individually and collectively, it was ‘Ernest Hogan, and long may his name re- main sacred in the ideals of his race's history. May his spirit, like a dove, hover over the beriighted lands of ‘Thespia, and muy the warm odor of his spirit’s Dreath Sweep our sorrows away and carry our teardrops to christen the solemn ground Witieh covers his resting head. Mr, Hogan, we understand, was convert- 4 during his Iiness to the Catholic faith, aid we are not sure that he was not mind: ful of the end when he asserted in letters to his friends that he was not so well as people would have him be and when on New Year's morn a beautiful postcard ap- peared, each of which he Nad sent to heatly all of his warmest friends a a final (oken of regard and remembrance of his Carthly correspondence. “Then came the sudden death of his brotiter by accident, followed by the death of Benjamin Hurtig, his main manager, and the approaching shadow of poverty aud need of another benefit was ever pres- jent to ‘worry hls mind, and the future comfort of his faithful, beloved mother, Ql added to the untold tragedy of lite ‘Uirough whieh he had passed in the faftal malady which bore his soul away’ Into the great hereafter. ‘As each earthly joy faded An angel appeared, To show him the way beyond. By command of the Great Creator Our Erest Hogan has gone. So good-bye to life our farewell must be, always, as the moral of every: story, For as we live, always, 80 must we die to live again, we hope, in glory. Sicep, then, sleep the final sleep, ‘AS from earth the spirit goes | Dream. © dream of us once more, Down here in a world of woes. Tell us in a vision fair, ‘Tell us of the ethereal land— Of the King of Holy Light, ) And of ail the heavenly band, ‘Tell us of the weleome there, ‘As you told life's on the stage— “Welcome to the City Grand!” Was it from an angel-page? Sing, O sing to us once more, In our slumbers say good-bye! Let that be a last farewell, Whispering from on high. ERNEST HOGAN DEAD. “The curtain rose; in thunders long and loud ‘The galleries rang; the veteran actor bowed . In flaming line the tell-tales of the stage Showed on his brow the autograph of age; Pale, hueless waves amid his clustered And numbered shadows, prints of toll and care; Round the wide circle glanced his vacant pease) He strove to speak,—his voice was but a sigh.” zi “The Old Player,” Oliver Wendell Holmes. Ernest Hogan dead! Painful, intelli- gence to thousands of friends and admir- ers throughout the country. He died May 30 in New York City after a lingering il- ness of many months. His recovery was doubted all along, yet hope was enter- tained for him: but It was to be other- wise. So the Hogan that contributed so much to the cheer of the world is at last cheerless, wrapped. in the cerements, of the grave, that is his mortal part. It is Xo be hoped that his soul escaped to his Maker who gave it; and there is reason to suspect that such is the case. since he was a churchman, having the Christian's hope. Tt ig as much as can be sald on the point. May his ashes rest in peace. ‘Emest Hogan was born in Bowling Green, "Ky.. something above forty, years ago. Not 4 great deal is known generally Which he took in the-beginning of the Somat Sot orsaniaation, was Tepregented as coming trom Bowling Green, his may? have "been in Honor of his home town. Most likely he discovered his ability there, fihen young, @ boy. perhaps, and soon learned to put it at exchange. We know he Began carly as a player.” He served as did others, getting a” hold’ wherever he couta, barnstorming and ‘the rest of itt peradventure he did some walling in order fot make ‘the ‘dates ‘of his vcrcuit, his career is hazy, Vague. Hogan himself Said but little about it. He is better and more favorably known in. these latter Years, when he burst like a meteor on the uaeesl world and the theatre-going publte. Hogan was fairly introduced to. the theatrical Public ‘when he returned: from Austratia Some. twelve ‘or fifteen Years ago, ‘where he and Billy McClain’ had done that country, and apparently with Breat success.” ‘The stroliers had. & most ventral "time, especially on “the "return frp, when ‘they dropped in, at Honolua inthe Hawalian Islands. ‘This land of sunshine had great effect on the players— the land of brown people, people who ap Droached ‘them In color, imanmer, Wing a poetic “existence.” ‘they got their beads together on the proposition to constrict. a play embodying the entrancing features Of that flowery habitation. ‘Their dream Was Tealized, A New York fitm’ of pro- Imoters took kindly. tothe. scheme: ‘the Fesuit was the production of that’ some= What spectacular composition produced by the original “Smart. Set” company. Ato dhe, Went tnd Central Staion, tye “smart Set” was the first production bf high class ‘and magnitude. Fe'was’ a pio- neer; others have followed the. biazed bath) Hogan took the part of leading fomedian, and with such, Success chat the Hogan name which had heen heard so often with uneertainty. and doubt. was Row figed.. Later: ony, atter: two. seasons Of the “Smart Set." he came ont in “tutus Trastus,” in’ which company. he. was not only leading comedian but the head of the Iuisiness, "His success was repeated, add- ing to his name, making it reasonably sue “that whatever ihe ‘undertook would bea £0. AS a comedian Hogan wag of the robust school, “comedian robusts,” if the term may. be permitted, and in’ which he ‘was Popular. He belonged. to the immediate Preceding ‘stage of actors, standing. for the old “stock, best_ represented hy” those Yet tiving In the persons of Billy Hersand ana Sam Tucas. "Sam Meintosh, not long Since dead, was another, making atrium: Virate of the old aet who appeared deans In'the Business. "The Brace, ‘ease and dig nitf "of these, and we may" aay. charm, Inakeit Very’ hard for the ‘youngsters. t6 tan them down. It was ‘among. these that young Hogan received his. frst. ime pressions, and vivid, bringing them down to this day, grafting them on the mations of this ‘day, ‘making composite: man. that Nad Something to hand ail, and. that. to please," He was essentially’ a. bumtecork Than, but beng young ‘was susceptible. to present-day inihienees. “He was ike the Wire-walker—perfeetly at home in the alt or on the ground. He presented — the Slimpses of the past and presented phases St the present at thei Hest. He was mimic of the highest grder. Not & dull moment when Hogan was. on Tegitimacy’ is ever an entrancing theme in'‘thentrieal matters." ‘The “tendency is towards the highest and best. Hogan de- sired. very ‘much to be a leitimate, doing the things with the class to them. He bee Tieved himself to be able to do the drama or high class comedy, nor is It thought that he was mistalen.. In his team work with Marion ‘Smart and Carita, Dayy his Tending. “Iadies, he. proved himself." He fave glimpses’ of tho pathetic and other Gualities essential to "the higher” stage Here. were bits of as refined comedy and Gashes of true. drama ‘as one would. cate to'see and hear. Notwithstanding this, he Seemed to take real delight in the minstrel phase of his work. His hilarity will be re- hhembered when he sang ywith his com pany that stirring piece, “Is. Everybody Fiappy’?" Timiest_ Hogan was popular with his companies ‘aa well as Nrith he” genera Dublie, and from what we understand, was also popular with the promoters. He’ was Benial, grasped the hand with right. good Will, and smiled enerousty, making it ap- parent that one Was appreciated. He ex- pressed himself in the hest terms coneern- Ing’ his companies as a whole and. thelr members. He was particularly fond of the lost “Moana,” saying that lie Was go- ing to make a great comedienne ‘of. her He made ‘unusual survey of bis: surround: ings speaiting at once with direction con: corning anything, of anything, Te. was painstaking and ‘methodical, of conselous Superiority, vet not demonstrative, Asia. matter of intelligence, there are better edticated Negroes on the'stage. ‘The leaders of the “Red Moon” company’, Cole And Johnson, are well eduented; many Imore “are of’ éxesilent. education. "Frank Fowior Brown is a graduste of the Indian: polls High School.” Gus Hall is a scholar bit Hogan was well read he was versa: ile, Rnd as for conversation that count: ed, he ‘was among. the lead, if pot. the Fender, “He ‘did not tall “shop”. much aiter “shopping” hours; he talked itera- fire, musie, and on themes of general in- terest, such as was not suspected of him. Or ie tai one. would be compelted 0 thinks he caula ‘not be greatly. different. to What _he Was off the Stage. Dut he was 2 totally ‘aitferent. man. This is not a Thiling remarle for we find #0 many" that hire the same op the street ax they are on the stage. John Rueker, the “Alabama Blossom,” so’ ealled, is one and the same nearly, at all times.” Dudiey is not greatly Gifterent, Hogan was radically different Sust as io Cole is radically different, and Ae Bert Williams and George Walker ‘are Tadieaily “diferent. ‘These latter named Individuals were snore ‘character’ deines- tors than minstrel: Renin’ we vsay, all who knew him, whether familiar, hance acquaintances br the lookers-on in Vienna, hoped his re- fovers: when the heavy. bore. him down, fut in vain. His play is over, curtain's Gown, Hight’s out. Gone to his Tong home, fnd iigain may we hope behind. the shin: ine moon, {0 the great playhouse erected tif gur God. out. of His mercy” for. those red and worn out in playing and in being Sincere, where. the great curtain rolled up ten thousand vears ao and more ts never to'rall—the home of light. Good night, fond dreamer! Let the cur- tain, fall: ‘The worlds a stage, and we are players ail A strange rehearsal! Kings without thetr crowns, And thnadbire lords, and jewel-wearing clowns Speak ‘the vain words that mock thelr throbbing hearts, ‘As Want, stern prompter! spelis them out thelr parts. ‘The tinselled hero we praise and pay Ts twice an actor ina twofold play! Wo "smile. at children” when a” painted ‘screen Beaton i thei pianslet eypne oak ectane Asi'tne poor hiring who haw eft his throne To seek the cheerless home he calls his own Which 'of his double lives most real seems, The world of ‘solld fact or scenic dreams, Canvas, or clouds, the footlights, or the Ste WEDEROES Oe AC ah ke tea DIXIE PARK AUDITORIUM, NEW ORLEANS, LA. . Kenner and Lewis’ Female Minstrel ‘Company gave the following program last Sunday at the Dixie Park Auditorium: Hirst Part—Grand opening ensemble, medley chorus, “Jungle Town.” “Meet Me in Rose ‘Time, Rosa,” “Dreaming,” “Some- body's Sweetheart ;" Introductory _over- ture, “William Tell,” by orchestra; con- versationalist, J, E. Lewis; end’ song, “Naughty Eyes," Miss ‘Sidney Coleman j tenor solo, “Somewhere.” John E. Lewis | end song, “I Love My Wife, but Oh, You Kia! Mildred’ Kernion; baritone ” solo, "Good-Bye, Sweetheart.” Ray Miles: end song, “Tight Church. bu the Wrong Pew,” ‘Abbie Pellebon; finale, “Uncle Eph’s Re- turn,” by company. ‘Olio—Luke Galvin, eccentric dancer and singer; Joseph Taylor, slack wire artist; Kenner and’ Lewis, producers and high- class entertainers; Abbie Pellebon, _ the people's favorite, in illustrated song, “Good bia U. &.;" Tile Johnson, dainty, little male impersonator, “Spooning Sam” Ken- ner and Lewis Sextette, in artistic dancing, Introducing their latest; Annie Black, Mil dred Kernion, Sidney Coleman, Abbié Pel- lebon, Luke, Galvin, Ray Miles, Lew Ken- ner, John E. Lewis. ‘The Freeman is the leading Negro jour- 5 —————— BLACK PATTI EXPRESSES SYMPATHY. Madam Sissieretia Jones, starring with Black. Patt ‘Troubadours, “wires. the fol Towing message from Bozeman, Mont, : BozEMAN, Mont., May 25, 1909. Biwood Knox, Huiior FRBEMAN, Indlansin- Kindly express through the columns of your most Valued paper to. Mrs. Hogan Bnd relatives muy mont sincere sympathy in thelr’ tenribie loss of my" personal friend and. America’s: foremost Comedian. My entire company join in thelt expressions God be merciful, Sissienerra Jonns (Black Patti), ROUTE. P. G. LOWERY'S MINSTRELS—wWith Wailace-Hagenbeck Circus: Clinton, Towa, May 217 Dubuque, June I: Wa: terlog, 2; Marshalltown, 3; Des Afoines, Sy Perry, 5. BLACK PATTI TROUBADOURS—Dick- fnson, N. D., May 21; Mandan, June 1; Biemarck, 2; Jamestown, 33 Fargo. 4. sf. DUNSMORE—With Ringling Broth- era’ Boston, Mana, May 31 to June 5, inclusive. V. P. HOLDEN —With Miller Brothers’ 101 Ranch Wild West: Rochester, N.Y. May 31; Mt, Morris, June.1;. Horne 2; Bimira, 8; Waverly, 4; Cortiand, 5. THE FREEMAN AT CHICAGO. Geo. Knox's Barber Shop, 5542 Lake ave. Hyde Park Shoe Shining Parlor, 110% ‘Bast 3rd st, B. Dayis, 3532 State st. 3, Barber Shop, 2116 State, E, D. Burts, 2636’ State, E. H. Faulkner, 3104 State, ‘Thos. H. Crump, 3704 State. Jno. H. 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Manufactured by THE LINCOLN POMADE COMPANY, NORFOLK, VA., U.S.A. peratenee *di rock donlow Goes aot Eesplccctaal cus inaierorgamge ‘to’ ‘LINCOLN POMADE ©O., partment D., Norfolk. Va.. and we will perpeeet Rous by soca saat KENTUCKY DOCTORS MEET FRANKFORT, Ky., May 17—Special—The eleventh annual session of the Med- cine Department was held in this city last week, and was one of the most interesting meetings of its history. Physicians from all parts of the country present and took part in the program. The sessions were held in the Corinthian Baptist Church, one of the prettiest editions of the Dr. Robbinson, of Lexington, presided. The session was the minutes of the last meeting, and they were adopted. Enrollment was called, and over forty physicians registered their names with the association. The president appointed the various committees, and the association proceeded to get down to actual business, the morning session was held at Wendell, the most interesting paper on "tetanus." Dr. Pindar M. Flack read a paper on "Hospitals and the Public Health." This paper was presented at the session, juncture Dr. R. F. Boyd, of Nashville, Tenn., came in, much to the surprise of the association, and immediately the president introduced Dr. Boyd, who delivered his paper. The session was followed by Dr. Boyd not only talked along medical and surgical lines, but took up those questions that will confront a physician, and will meet them. The race problem was solved, doing such for the race, and that more advanced and advanced people are appreciating their ability. The ladies of the Home Improvement Club, an organization that is working to improve the facilities of the fort; were present, seeking knowledge as to how best to start a hospital. Dr. Boyd told the mof his varied experiences in the hospital, the necessity of such an institution, and then even the best way possible to begin work on the new project. In the address of Dr. Boyd, the mof wrote: "The State should be a colored sanitarium, where Negroes could be given the best of medical and trained nursing attention." WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. The affectionate nurse out a large number of citizens, as well as a greater number of doctors, many arriving on the noon trains. The first paper was written by Dr. Boyd, his subject was "Typhoid Fever." Dr. M. F. Leland, of the same place, read a paper on the treatment of typhoid. Nearly every discussion of the paper up to the subject of Dr. Mary E. Britton, of Lexington, Britton is one of the best informed physicians of the State, and her paper was given extreme attention, and many arose to question her thorough preparation on the subject. One of the best addresses of the meeting was the annual oration on "Medicine," by Dr. M. McInham, the more humble speaker gave a much smaller account of the onward march of medicine and its wonderful progress. He told graphically of the great discoveries in that branch of science that have been made, giving ease to the suffering. The subject was well covered, and he showed vigilant research and gave out a fund of information. "Alveola Abscess—Cause, Diagnosis and Treatment," was the subject of Dr. J. M. McInham, of Lexington. His paper pertained to the teeth, and it proved to be interesting and elicited much applause. WEDNESDAY NIGHT. The First Baptist Church was crowded to hear the welcome addresses and responses. The Mayor of the city was among the principal speakers. The musical program by the State Normal Quartet was performed by the choir of Anderson acted as master of ceremonies. He felicitously introduced Dr. E. E. Hume, Mayor of the city. The speaker was earnest and interesting while he spoke of his experiences toward the race, for years the Mayor had been a friend to East State Normal School, and he took occasion to state how proud he was to have been guilty of being friendly to the cause of education of the Negroes of the State. After speaking along racial lines, the former mayor of the city in a happy and entertaining manner. Dr. J. E. Hunter, of Lexington, responded, and he was followed by a vocal duet by Dr. J. E. Hunter, of Johnson, Prof. W. H. Mayo delivered a welcome address on the part of the professors. Prof. Mayo was at his best, and charmed the large audience by music, and Dr. J. E. Hunter, of Holmes, of Winchester. A beautiful solo was sung by Miss Laura Smith, musical director of the citizens, and Dr. W. T. Silvey welcomed the doctors on part of the citizens, and Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, of Louisville, delivered a response. Miss Laura Smith, musical director of the citizens, audith was followed by the annual address of Dr. P. D. Robinson, of Lexington, who was the prime mover of all the social functions, assisted by Dr. An- THURSDAY MORNING. At 11 o'clock a. m. the association adjourned, and the good Dr. E. E. Underwood saw that the body was given a trolley ride to the new aptoil, and on their way to the Governor's office, where Governor A. E. Willson was introduced to all. He made a short speech, and was responded to by Dr. P. D. Robbins, the assistant society. THURSDAY AFTERNOON The subject that caused so much discussion was that of "Tuberculosis." Most of the afternoon was taken up with this imminent meeting, and the Holmes, of Winchester and Dr. Flick of Louisville, told of their visit to Washington last year at the National Tuberculosis Society. This phase of the subject was being discussed, and were given out by these two physicians, Dr. N. J. Ridley and Dr. J. H. Holmes read papers, and Dr. E. E. Underwood offered a resolution that at a previous meeting an essayist shall be appointed to the next meeting on the subject discussed. Dr. W. H. Pickett, of Louisville, read a paper on "Surgery." This paper proved the best of the best read at the meeting. Dr. Pickett, of Louisville, and his information was said to be entirely practical. "Infant-Feeding" was the subject of Dr. J. S. Robbins, of Louisville, a lively discussion followed this subject. The society went into executive session. Lexington was reported for the place of next meeting. Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore was reported for the place of the resolutions thanking the citizens and press for their kindness while in the city. The secretary and treasurer read their reports, and they were adopted unanimously. The following offices were elected: Dr. E. D. Jones, secretary; Dr. J. M. Allen, vice-president; Lexington; Dr. E. F. Jones, secretary; Danville; Dr. C. W. Harris, treasurer, Mt. Sterling; Dr. T. Wendell, orator on Surgery; Dr. H. P. Wendell, orator on Circine; Cary B. Lewis, press representative. THURSDAY-NIGHT'S BANQUET. The citizens went the limit Thursday night at Odd Fellows' Hall, where a banquet went down in the memory of those present as being one of the most interesting so- cial functions of the race ever witnessed in Frankfort. Beautiful weather, fine-looking women with princess, directoire gowns and other fashionable garments, and oratory vied with each other in making a statement, were the full one. The table and hall decorations were beautiful, and the color scheme was pink and white. At the banquet table, where covers were laid for two hundred people, E. E. Woodward acted asassador of ceremonies. No event was more than of Negro life was discussed at the banquet table, and many hopeful and encouraging thoughts were uttered that will give rise to a better and higher standard of living and a greater appreciation of the colored world. No more for the race along medical lines. The speakers delivered addresses on the following subjects: "A Brief Retrospect," Dr. J. E. Hunter; "The Opportunity Confronting the Negro Pharmacist," Dr. W. W. Wilson; "The Doctor's Endowment," Prof. W. W. Wilson; "Demands of a Negro Medical Journal," Dr. Pindar Flack; "The Doctor's Influence in a Community," Thomas L. Brooks; "The Gentlemen," Dr. Mary L. Britton; "The Ladies," Dr. Mary L. Press; "Gary Leaves," "The True Teacher, His Mission," Prof. J. H. Jackson. A course supper was served, after which the doctor closed as one of the most successful ever held by the doctors, and the social surpassing any of the former occasions. NOTES OF RACIAL PROGRESS. Local Business Leagues were recently organized at Greenville, S. C., Rome, Ga., Hopkinsville, and Bowling Green, Ky. In Greenville, S. C., there are quite a number of prosperous colored men engaged in the professions, business and trade, among the young, doing the business men perplexed to meet some Messrs. Homer and Blake Goldsmith, who have been conducting a grocery store about fifteen years, doing an annual business of nearly $20,000; Pink Chapel, twenty years old, doing a business of $10,000; son, fresh meat merchant, $8,000 a year; Andrew Harris and brother, grocers, $10,000 annually; William Payne, $5,000. In the shoe trade, wifft a $3,000 stock. William Bulwane is the promoter of a very successful insurance company in the State of South Carolina, and also the leading firm in the shoe trade, wifft a $3,000 stock. The Negro contractor has a chance, and is evidently making good in this city. For instance, A. D. McDaniel, a first-class plasterer, is on a competition with white contractors, with the job of plastering the rooms of one of the finest hotels in the South, erected here at a cost of $125,000. Mr. McDaniel worked on this job, some of whom were white men. Then there are Messrs. W. R. Sewell and James Dayley, carpenter contractors, who each employ from six to ten workmen. The professions are represented by Drs. William T. Smith, E. A. Ford and G. W. Harvey, the latter a dentist as well as a carpenter. The other are store, the proprietors of which are Dr. E. A. Boy and James Williams, a graduate pharmacist of Leonard Medical College, Raleigh, N. C. The Atlanta State Savings Bank, 185 Auburn avenue, opened up for business January 6. Its authorized capital is $25.00, and its dividend is $1.00; dent H. R. Butler, M. D., vice-president; H. Strawbridge, secretary; H. E. Perry, assistant secretary; D. T. Howard, Sr., treasurer. The amount of business transacted since its doors first opened is about $185,000. B. Jackson, of Jacksonville, Fla., landed there twenty-five years ago with only $500 in cash. He is a man of wealth. His county and city taxes amount to $350 per annum. He is one of the largest contractors and builders in the city, and operates and owns one of the largest retail stores in the city, a life policy of $50,000, and lives on desses and Van Buren streets. J. D. McDuffy, of Ocala, Fla., is a very successful truck farmer. Eleven years ago he started with a rented three-acre farm; in the next three years he moved to land. Last season he shipped ninety cars of watermelons and eighteen cars of cantaloupes to Northern markets. In connection with that, he farmed a farm also a stock raiser. The proceeds from the latter business amount to nearly ten thousand pounds of pork annually. In the past he has about one hundred and twenty-five hands. PROGRAM OF COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT TUSKEGEE. The annual commencement exercises of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, which will begin on Sunday, May 23, 2015, will include a variety of an audience and interest, those of any former commencement at that institution. A special train has been secured to carry visitors and friends of the school from Mebena and the Institute grounds and return on May 27. The commencement exercises will begin on May 23 in the Institute chapel, after the commencement exercises at 10:30 o'clock, and conclude the day with the delivery of the commencement sermon by the Right Rev. E. R. Hendrix. Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, Katy, will deliver the sermon on Tuesday, May 25, the Trinity Church, Boston, prize contest will take place in the Institute chapel at 7:30 p.m. The special exercises on Thursday, May 27, will take place in the entire battalion, and again in the afternoon at 2 p. m., concluding with the delivery of the annual commencement address to the Aubury, a prominent lawyer of Philadelphia, and editor of the Odd Fellows Journal. The various divisions of the school will be in operation during the week, and on Monday the institution will have ample opportunity to inspect the work of the students. Special arrangements have been made for the instruction of visitors, probably a great many people will take advantage of this opportunity to visit the institution. A round trip reduced railroad rates can be secured to reach Tuskegee during commencement. DR. B. F. ALLEN LECTURES IN ST. LOUIS. nittedness r. funestest r. funestest r. funestest inments, in mak- delight-able relations rations table, in table, in hundred phase banquet urging living of living colored the race on the ospect. Con- tact. The Freeman, an Illustrated Colored Newspaper. commonplace violin, but it was in the hands of a master, and swept by inspired fingers, as musk and an instrument one; his soul has breathed into the theme, and thus beautified and glorified all. The man and the matter soared together with inspiration. As we have it, a man has brought to the more, nor how to distinguish between the speaker and his theme. Professor Allen is a man of impressive experience, and a man who has unanimously agreed that he will Thanks to Rev. Steward, who brought him to us, seemed delighted and came away with a unanimous agreement that he will intellectual treat. We will have Professor Allen back again." R. O. Powell, Harris, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church, St. Louis. Talented editor of the Metropolitan Pulit- and Pew. JOSEPHINE S. YATES. SHELBYINC, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. S. A. Ramsey, evangelist, returned from France, and Mrs. S. A. Ramsey will remain a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Russell... Mrs. Minnie Evans, of Connervys, was the guest of Mrs. S. A. Ramsey, visiting Mrs. S. A. Ramsey... Miss Daisy Walker was in the city Sunday in the interest of her work... Miss Maude Smith blessed to the youth who sit at his feet. Thanks to Rev. Steward, who brought him to us, seemed delighted and came away with a unanimous agreement that he will intellectual treat. We will have Professor Allen back again." R. O. Powell, Harris, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist Church, St. Louis. Talented editor of the Metropolitan Pulit- and Pew. JOSEPHINE S. YATES. BECOMING PLAIN When Liberia consented, some time ago, to the organization of its police on a military plan, with Europeans as chief officers, suspicion arose at once as to the need of such a show of militarism. The reason has been made plain. The republic has borrowed of Europeans, and in order to make good has submitted to this species of vassalage. With no hope for relief in sight, it turns to America, hoping to be extricated of its plight. The state department at Washington knows the situation, since it has been laid open to it, as well as before British authorities. Under the circumstances, the trip of the Liberian Commissioners to America was necessary if their country was to be saved; also the trip to Africa by the American Commissioners. In the mix-up, doubt has been entertained of the British as to their ultimate intentions; not only doubt, but suspicion. In order to allay suspicion, Sir Edward Gray had the following to say: "As I had the honor to explain in March last to the United States Charge d'Affaires, His Majesty's government have, in any measure they may be called up to take in Liberia, no designs whatever upon the independence or integrity of the country, and they do not intend to undertake any responsibility with regard to it. The services of British officials have been lent to the Liberian government solely with a view to the better preservation of order, more particularly in that part of Liberia which marches with Sierra Leone, and improved administration." The foregoing makes the position of His Majesty's government clear, and while we do not profess to be versed in the language of diplomacy, it does appear to us curious that in the face of such a positive disclaimer, Sir Edward Grey could urge that there was no scope for the co-operation of the United States in affairs in regard to which he renounced responsibility. The visit of the French Governor-General to Liberia may avail to elucidate the position of France in the matter, and as it is likely the American Commissioners will also have arrived by that time, it is possible that an elucidation and understanding will be reached agreeable to all concerned. The necessity for a specific utterance of denial on the part of the representative of the British government makes it clear that doubt and suspicion were entertained. The comment on the part of the Record, of Lagos, West Africa, on the note may be viewed variously, but at that it says the situation has warranted the utterance. France, it will be noted, is included, as reports have said from time to time. The truth seems to be that the Liberians have borrowed of the French as well as the English, of individuals of those countries, and in so doing have put themselves at their mercy. The prosperity of the country has not been such as to guarantee payment, we suspect; so this taking control of the revenue producing and constabulary affairs was the only way of making secure the loans. AFTER THE HONEYMOON. (Copyrighted.) Look a-heah, Marryd! what you say? Why don't I go to work? an' it rain' this a-way? Expose myself' in the slush an' col? I wouldn't go to work to save yo' soul! What 'o I care of the grub is out? You kid 's go hungry, an' put up with- out. Runnin' to the groc'ry stoe' ev'ry day, Buyin' up vit'is l'an' a-thrownin' it away: Expose myse' f in the slush an' col? I wwrote o work to save yo' col? I did give you money to buy a pair o' shoes? I did give you money to pay yo' lodge daes. An' I gave you money to pay the house rent. But you didn't buy a thing! an' the money's all spent; Exposure say: the slush an' col'? I wouldn't go to work to save yo' soul! Want 'o buy another dress? You got one new; It haven't been mo' than a week or two. Oh! I want one made in a different style. I'm not gwine 'o buy it. "Oh, no, chile!" Expose my f in the slush an 'col'? I wouldn't go to work to save yo' soul! Didn't you know I 'as co'ten, you know it ain't so. That I'd work for you in the rain an' snow; If you don't quite a-gwine back diggin' up things; I won' a tap a tap till the June-bug sings! Expose myself f in the slush an' col? I wouldn't go to work to save yo' soul! You nevah put a patch on my workin' clo'es, You don't give a cent how yo' husband expose Jes so he' be bringin' the dolla's in, Fau you to carry 'round in yo' purse an' spen'; Expose myself f in the slush an' col? I wouldn't go to work to save yo' soul! Look a-heah, Marandy! don't call me a liaar; I don't care, Marandy, what you say, I don't care, Marandy, what you say! Pack up an 'a' leave me whenever you choose 'An' git another darky to buy 'yo' shoes. I wouldn't go to work to save 'yo' soul! If your dealer is slow about filling your order, let us know, We'll see that you are supplied promptly and easily. E.C. Atkins & Co., Indianapolis, Ind. WM. E. KROLL Subject to Democrat WALL PAPER 56 W. L. DAVIS Can not be duplicated in the city. Bury 1the Original 5c and 1 435 Massachusetts Avenue. N. A. MOORE, Pres. W. H. ALLERDIG Moore Groc Pure For Phones: NEW, 892, 891. OLO, 892, 891. W. C. H. 333-335 Inc. Always the latest extreme John L. Bardn Fresh and North-East Corner No. We render our own lard Monon Route New Trai Leave Indianapolis 7 00 a. m....Pullman 11 45 a. m....Parlor am 3 10 p. m....Parlor am 2 48 a. m....Sleeper read All trains to and from Chicago Subject to Democratic Primary Election. Pure Food Store. Phones: NEW, 892, 891 OLO, 892, 891: 164 North Illinois Street. W. C. HAZEL, 333-335 Indiana Avenue. Always the latest extreme styles. Ask your friends. John L. Bardmaker, MEAT MARKET. Fresh and Salt Meats. North-East Corner North and West Streets. We render our own lard. Old Phone, Main, 4930. A. Rothschilds, 304 Indiana Avenue. C., H. & D. R. R. CINCINNATI . $1.50 HAMILTON . 1.25 CONNERSVILLE . .75 RUSHVILLE . .50 Special train leaves 7:00 a.m. Returning. leaves Cincinnati 7:00 p.m. NOTE—Rushville and Connerville tickets on sale every Sunday, good going and returning on all trains (regular and special) on Sunday for which sold TRY MY DOCTOR and get well and strong. I had been sick five years, lost 40 pounds, always diseased, alain allows, no appetite, bowel contour, nervous, weak and discouraged. Doctor Shafer made me well and strong. MRS. MARY HUSMAN, 715 Idlewood Ave., Carnegie, Pa. You can be cured at home. Consulta- tion free. Send urine for analysis. Mailing case for urine sent free. Channel treat- ment. O.R. J. F. SHAFER. 456 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. DECATUR . $1.50 HUME . 1.25 BLOOMINGDALE . 1.00 Special train leaves 7:00 a.m. Leave Decatur returning 6:30 p.m. INDIANAPOLIS, COLUMBUS & SOUTHERN TRACTION CO. In Effect Feb. 1st C.B.S. SOUTHERN 412 State Life Bldg. Rents a specialty. W. E. CLARK, Manager A. H A. HARTMANN, 1118 North West Street. Phone Main, 5874. Your trade solicited Successor to Leonhard Schurr. Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks, Silverware and Cut Glass. Watch and Jewelry Repairing; Engraving New Phone, 3280. 888 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Tailoring Co. 113 S. Illinois Street. SHELBYVILLE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. S. A. Ramsey, evangelist, returned from Connerville and Rushville. She will remain a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Russell... Mrs. Minkle Evans, of Connerville, was the guest of Mrs. A. B. Russell... Mrs. Daisy visiting Mrs. S. A. Ramsey...Miss Daisy Walker was in the city Sunday in the interest of her work...Miss Maude Smith entertained in honor of the teachers of Connerville. Mrs. A. B. Russell...Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Allen, of East Locus street, entertained last Tuesday evening at a 6 o'clock dinner in honor of the teachers of School No. 2. After an hour of enjoyment at home they spent evening at Connerville and Margaret Margo and Miss Jeanne Booker will graduate at Louisville (Ky.) State University, Tuesday evening... Mrs. Curtis Gum and Mrs. Lizzie Withel left for Louisville, Ky., to attend the graduating exercises, guests of Misses Booker and Smith, on Tuesday evening. Special to THE FREEMAN Wallace Needham, of Zanesville, Ohio, gave a recital here May 7, assisted by local talent, at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. There was a large crowd in attendance, which was delighted by the number of entertaining them. His tribute to Paul Dunbar shows that his gifts and works are of the highest consideration. Mr. Needham gave his recital for the Dorcas Club, and this club will be very glad of the opportunity of recommending him to other organizations. GIRLS BECOME ENGAGED to "the Niceest Man in the World." Tease and mystify your friends, especially the gentlemen. Seed Stories, and hair, and receive a dainty love token and a real LOVE LETTER, personally written to you. All ages. Cupid & Co. Box C1. New York City EVERY LADY READ THIS. Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an old nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucorrhea, Displacement, Painful Periods, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. I cured me in one month. It is a simple, harmless lotion that can be prepared by any one having the recipe. I will send it FREE to every suffering sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman helping woman. I send it FREE. Address Mrs. A. B. H. Bunthorpe. South Bend, Ind. THOSE GRADUATING GIFTS Will soon have to be decided upon and we want to suggest that you let us help you select something appropriate from our enormous display of handsome and useful gifts. Make a deposit and have your selection laid away for you. J. H. REED THE LUNDERMAN! 417 Indiana Avenue First class Ice Cream, Soda Water and all kinds of Confectioneries, Cigars, etc. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Lee Lunderman, Sr., Prop. THE PREFERENCIA. German and American cooking. Short order and exclusive service. Private Dining room. FLOYD & SANDERS, Props. Garment Cleaning and Pressing Pantatorium. First class work guaranteed. Colored help employed. Prices Reasonable. IN THE LEAD. Cafe, Restaurant, Oyster Bay. Open Day and Night- Private Dining Room in Connection. C. Ralnes. 416 Indiana Ave. Otto Aldendorf, Fancy Groceries, Vegetables and Fruits in Season. 501 Agnes St., Indianapolis. Old Phone, Main, 2290. CLARK'S REALTY AGENCY! INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. DESIGNERS, ENGRAVERS, ELECTROTYPEERS 23 West Pearl Street INDIANA POLLES Both Phones LPD Diamond and Money Broker Money advanced on Watches. Diamonds and Articles of Value. 209 Mass. Ave., Indianapolis. New Phone 1790. Fancy and Staple Groceries, Canned Goods, Fruits, Vegetables, Teas, Coffees, Spices and Meats. Old Phone, 2 on 2707. 1502 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. Edw. J. Kappeler, You can "save" 50 cents when you buy a saw, and waste $50 worth of time, temper, muscle and material trying to use it. But the man who appreciates a saw that stays sharp and runs easy will do as most carpenters do—use Atkins Silver Steel Hand Saws The fastest, easiest, cleanest cutting saw in the world. Made of Atkins Silver Steel, used only in Atkins Saws—better steel than you'll find in most ractors. The blade keeps its shape and the teeth colour need filing. Only the teeth touch the wood, because the blade is taper-ground, and can't "stick" or "bind." The Atkins Perfection Handle avoids the usual cramping of the wrist. It will pay you to throw away a poor saw and pay an Atkins Saw. See that our name is on the blade. If you're sorry after you buy it, take it back to the dealer and your money will be instantly refunded. Is slow about filling your order, let us know, that you are supplied promptly and easily. S & Co., - - Indianapolis, Ind. E. KROLL You can "save" 50 cents when you buy a saw, and waste $50 worth of time, temper, muscle and material trying to use it. But the man who appreciates a saw that stays sharp and runs easy will do as most carpenters do—use The fastest, easiest, cleanest cutting saw in the world. Made of Atkins Silver Steel, used only in Atkins Saws—better steel than you'll find in most razors. The blade keeps its shape and the teeth taper ground need filing. Only the teeth touch the wood, because the blade is taper ground, and can be easily cleaned. The perfect Handle avoids the usual camming of the wrist. It will pay you off the saw and buy an Atkins. See that our name is on the blade. If you're sorry after you buy it, take it back to the dealer and your money will be instantly refunded. Candidate for MAYOR Democratic Primary Election. PAPER 5c and 10c Per Roll, W. L. DAVIS, Manager. Posted in the city. Burlap and moulding. Come in and see us. Original 5c and 10c Wall Paper House, Avenue. Old Phone, Main. 5155 W. H. ALLERDICE, Vice-Pres. WM. L. HOY, Sec-Treas. Pure Grocery Company Pure Food Store. 7, 892, 891. 892, 891. 164 North Illinois Street. C. HAZEL, 333-335 Indiana Avenue. Latest extreme styles. Ask your friends. L. Bardmaker, MEAT MARKET. Fresh and Salt Meats. At Corner North and West Streets. Render our own lard. Old Phone, Main. 4930. On Route to Chicago. New Train Service Arrive Chicago Pullman Car. 12 10 noon Parlor and Dining. 5 40 p. m. Parlor and Dining. 8 05 p. m. Sleeper ready-at 9 p. m. 7 40 a. m. o and from Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE, D. P. A. Monon Route to Chicago. New Train Service Leave Indianapolis Arrive Chicago 7 00 a. m.....Pullman Car.....12 10 noon 11 45 a. m.....Parlor and Dining.....5 40 p. m. 3 10 p. m.....Parlor and Dining.....8 05 p. m. 2 48 a. m.....Sleeper ready-at 9 p. m.....7 40 a. m. All trains to and from Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE, D. P. A. TRY MY DOCTOR and get well and strong. I had been sick five years, lost 40 pounds, kidneys diseased, skin sallow, no appetite, bovine coste, Doctor Shafer made me well and strong. MRS. MAY HAUSMAN, 715 linden Ave. You can be cured at home. Consultation free. Send urine for analysis. Mailing case for urine sent free. Fargo for treatment for urine sent free. 4,56. Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa. A Word to the WISE WE ARE CUTTERS AND DESIGNERS We carry one of the largest lines of high-grade woolens on the market. We do all piece work here. We guarantee fabric, fit, style and workmanship. We take all the risk. You take none. The Deutsch --- Good Tempers Sunday, May 30. I.C.B.S. SOUTHERN TRACTION CO. Cars Leave Indianapolis. † Flyers; L, connections at Seymour for Louisville; S, connects at Seymour for Scottsburg. Cars make connections at Seymour with trains of the B & O. and Southern Indiana R. R. for all points East and West of Seymour. For rates and full information see agents and official time table folders in all cars. General Offices, - Columbus, Ind. Specials in fabrics for graduating gowns Every girl graduate wants a pretty gown. She should have one—she deserves it. If chosen from these fabrics it will be as pretty and dainty as can be, and yet not expensive. Part of their beauty is revealed in one of Meridian-street windows, the economy of a present purchase, here. Mercerized white batiste mull, 42 inches wide, soft and sheer, 50c value, at. 35c Paris muslin, one of the daintiest materials shown for graduating gowns, 45 inches wide, 75c values, at. ..... 60c Persian lawns, fine and sheer, 45 inches wide, 75c value, sale price ..... 25c —Second floor, east side L. S. Ayres & Co. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. J. T. Braboy of Kokomo was in the city during the week. Mrs. B. J. Morgan and son Harold spent Sunday at Cincinnati. Fidler & Shelton, came on from New York to spend a week with relatives in the city. Mrs. Carrie Wilson of Carthage will come today to spend Memorial Day with daughters, Mrs. Nellie and Allie Gilham. Harry Peyton, a former Indianapolis boy, who has been making California his home, is visiting his mother and looking up old friends. Mrs. Caroline Anderson of Memphis, Tenn., came to the city to attend the funeral of his nephew, James Worth Alexander, this week. A choice musical program will be given at Union Tabernacle Baptist Church tomorrow evening. The participants will represent the several Baptist churches in the city. Mr. Stuke Wilson entertained a party of Friends Sunday afternoon in honor of the colored students of the Blind Institute. A musical program was the feature of the afternoon. Prof. Kelley Miller of Howard University will as usual attract a large and well-qualified audience on the evening of June 6 at Jones Tabernacle. Prof. Miller is regarded as among the race's most learned men and will doubtless have a message worth hearing, but, we are glad to be able to say, is sound on the race question. FREE-A BUSINESS EDUCATION. 200 Free Courses in Symplified Pitmanic Shorthand, Our regular $25 mail course. Your only expense for books, preliminary sheets and return of lessons from our college. $6.75 for a book to teach you free. Stamp aid to Home Study streets, Baltimore, Milklin and Spring streets, Baltimore, MD. A chance for you to make some money. Go among your gentleman and lady friend for lunch. Get them to send you for fun. Get them to send their advertisement. I will have it printed and send each a copy of the paper containing their advertisement. After each receives the paper, weks it and is perfectly satisfied then send me 1 cent per word each insertion. I will send you one-third of the money I receive from your club if you send the first club from your State. I will send you $1 extra per mail. $2.75 for Box M, S. C. ARE YOU A "FAN"? If you are, you are sure to be coming to Indianapolis to see some of the games the Indians are to play at home. If you come on an interurban car and get off at "The Best at the Price— No matter what the Price." MAROTT DEPARTMENT STORE COMPANY, 342 to 358 Mass. Ave. GROCERY SPECIALS Saturday Sale 10 pounds of best H. & E. granulated sugar with purchase of $1.00 or more of groceries Sat- urday for ..... 49c Fancy corn, tomatoes or peas, Sat. special 3 cans ..... 25c Full lb. packages raisins or currants, 2 for ..... 15c 4 large or 7 small cans evaporated milk Sat ..... 25c Best quality lump starch 8 pounds for ..... 10c 10 bars Royal or Santa Claus soap Saturday for ..... 29c Fancy olives, 15c quality 10c; the 25c quality ..... 20c Best pure lard, in pails Saturday, per pound ..... 14c Fancy cured shoulders, Sat- turday, per pound ..... 11c Save Marott's trading stamps. They are free with every purchase. See the display of premiums on third floor. --- the Terminal Station, you are just across the street from Gilbloom's popular-price clothing store at the southwest corner of the building. You can get anything you need in the line of up-to-date clothing and gents furnishings. This店 is open from 8:30 to 10:30, but basement time is closed. It will pay anyone to step in and look over the large assortment of ready-made clothing in this store, at prices ranging from $8.99 to $12.99. You can see the latest styles and designs and are made from the best cloths and fabrics on the market. It is desired that all out-of-stock items be returned to The Freeman when making purchases. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in Call and answer box. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. A GIRL'S SECRET. Rehearsals are in progress for the play "A Girl's Secret," to be given at Simpson Chapel June 11 by the young women of the Decem Discipulae Club. The entire orchestra will be joined by Miss Wilkins, school mistress, Beulah Beck; Hazel Hunter, poor but bright pupil, Olivia Chavis; Julia Jermaine, rich and calous of Hazel Hunter, Myrtle Todd; Emily Hunt, Rose G. Henderson; Gypsy fortune teller, Maurine Moss; Ethel Edwards, Adelade Thornton; Mary, Helen E. Pritchett; Margaret, Flossie Davis; Lottie, Mary A. Wields. The play is being rehearsed by Jenny Jenkins. Music will be furnished by the Southside Orchestra. HAIR WORK DONE AND TAUGHT. Mrs. Millie Alexander has a full stock of all kinds of hair goods at reasonable prices. Shampooing and hair-dressing, hair styling, and hair coloring. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Your patronage is policed. Mall orders promptly filled. 324 Indiana avenue. C. M. Hayes has opened a first-class dining room at Baltimore, Md., and anything in the line of good eating can be in the moderate price. Corner Lee and Futan Lee are the owners. PUBLIC MEETING OF AESEULAP IAN SOCIETY. The first annual public meeting of the Aesculapian Medical Society will be held at Simpson Chapel M. E. Church on Sunday evening, May 9, at 8 o'clock p. m. at the University compound. All committees on program and public health, has arranged the following program: 1. Music. 2. Address, "Dietities".Dr. W. E. Brown 3. Music. 4. Quarter 5. Address, "The Cause of Tuberculosis".Dr. A. J. King 6. Music. 7. Duet 8. Address, "The Cause and Preven- tion of Pneumonia". Dr. C. A. Lucas 7 Music The public public is cordially invited to be present and listen to the discussion of these subjects in the interest of public health. Dr. C. R. Atkins, president of the Music department, is invited. The music will be under direction of Dr. H. W. Armstead. All ethical practitioners, whether affiliated or not, are requested to be present. Handy & Brown have a first-class bar shop in Baltimore. The waiting room is read aloud man man at 602 South Entrance street, or leave order. WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE DIE. James Worth Alexander, son of Robert and Tabitha Alexander, died last Saturday at the home of his father, the surgeon, undergoing illness or tuberculosis. He was 24 years of age and was a member of Allen Chapel, from where his funeral was held. He was P. of Columbia Lodge No. 30, R. of P. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. THE "MILLIONAIRE WEDDING" AN ARTIST AND MORAL SUCCESS. "The Millionaire Wedding." given at Jones Tabernacle last Friday evening, was not a pronounced artistic success, but a charming, handsome line and in race pride, as none could have witnessed the brilliant scene produced in the large, well-groomed, handsome attire of the pary, with recognizable evidences of his nobility and bravery, the solemn injunction which accompanied the presentation of the fabulous millions by the grandfather of the bride (G. L. Tabernacle), and evidences of many of the weaknesses that develop with newly married couples. The whole affair reflects much credit upon each participant and especially upon Mrs. H. J. L. Tabernacle, the solemn affair. The cast of participants follows: Clergyman—Thomas W. Taylor. Ribbon Girls—Misses Brodie, Beck, Chaus, Sweep, Boone, Barnes, Fields and Groommen—Messers, Chambers, Brown Milton, McGruder, Bonapart, Hall, Ousley, Hallison, Triplet, Goodner, Nidy. Groommen—Messers, Cross, McGruder, Roberts, Coben, Scot, Green, Montgomery, Edwards, Williams. Aunt and Uncle—Mrs. Anna Stevenson and Mr. J. Francis Johnson. Grandparents—Mr. G. L. Knox and Mrs. Gaines. Bride's Mother and Father—Mrs. J. T V. Hill and Dr. Joseph H. Ward. Bearbearers—Sarah Taylor and Mary Moore. Ringbearer—Helen Cohen. Maid of Honor—Mrs. Harrellt Kelly. Girls—Iruth Herd and Eleno Brahman. Brahman. Bride and Groom—Miss Lillian Crutchfield and Mr. Eugene Reid. Pages—Leon T. Callis and George Admon. Best Man—Mr. E. Mitchell. The following literary program preceded the ceremony; Piano solo, Hattie Avery; recitation, Mary, Moore; recitation, H. Jesse Callis; duett, Willie Avery, Crystal Higgins; recitation, Henrietta Herod; recitation, Alice Callis. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. BERTHA ALLEN HANSBURY TO GIVE RECITAL IN INDIANAPOLIS. All interest is centered in the piano recital to be given at Allen Chapel June 8 by Miss Allena Allenna Hansbury of Deer Valley. A gifted young lady in Indianapolis, and the young people of the city, especially those devoted to Literary and social life, are preparing to give Miss Hansbury the elementary ovation that she so richly deserves. Although this talented young musician is scarcely out of her teens, she is a post-graduate of the Detroit Conservatory of Music. She sails the latter part of June to the Middle West, where she will still further pursue her studies. Miss Hansbury is a credit to the race and especially to the Middle West. She is destined to add her name to the list of talented musicians from this section and will be honored for our in this and other countries. Especially are the musicians of this city and their friends interested in this recital since it is the first of its kind with a large audience. She will be a for many years. Already the sale of fighter THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER CLASSIFIED COLUMN The genuine Carter's Rhematic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Bloan, druggest. Indiapolis, Ind. FOR SALE—One-third interest in good drug business in a live, hustling town. Has the support of six of the leading physicians in the information address Editor of The Freeman MISCELLANEOUS Reliable colored agents wanted everywhere to take orders for our car buying cards. Highest prices are available in our store and where. Spare time work. Experience unsecured. Call us at 1-800-333-3333 or outfit free. Chowning Card box, Indianapolis. WHEN YOU SIT DOWN TO READ A man sits at a table, reading a book. Above him hangs a lamp with a floral design. you need both a good book and a good light. Our electrical glutures are planned to give the best lighting without either glass or annoying shadows. They help your enjoyment of the light and strain on the eyes. Are you using the wonderful Tungsten Lamp? See th C. Aneshensel & Co. 29 East Ohio St. Near Penn St. guarantees Miss Hansbury a capacity house. She comes to us under the auspices of the Y. C. W. P. A., and will be the guest of Miss Dayse Walker while in the city. Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street. BACK AMONG THE SCENES AND FRIENDS OF HIS CHILDHOOD. The many friends of Harry Peyton, now of San Francisco, formerly of New York, gleaned a product of his bosses capital, giving each other in turn the "prodigal son" a royal good time and welcome back to his parent heath. He has been a great friend, he have given Harry a cosmopolitan education that fits him for interesting conversation on most any subject. He has also been associated with several commercial enterprises since his early days back here in Hoosierland. His latest venture was a saloon in Frisco, which he built in 1910. He has usually attended all of Harry's busi- + HARRY PEYTON. ness operations. He always sells at a profitable margin and "hitches" to new fields which might appeal to him as more likely. Harry is regarded by all who know him as a more cleverly, but square in all his transactions with his colleagues. Harry is a brilliant conversationalist on matters pertaining to sporting events, and is rather an authority on the "safe ends of sports," by his friends that his stay among them is limited to ten days. His congenial companionship will be missed when he is gone, and he is a great reader of a chapter of the happy long ago. The gang will say good-bye to the "pal" of their youth with genuine regret. They had far farer than that he was just an ordinary man, and East from this port, where no doubt, he will soon be heard from the head and "guiding finger" in some new business enterprise. Whatever it may be, Indianapolis extends to him possible wish for success and good luck. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists, 359½ Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. The Freeman can be found at Pughsly's elgant office and his depot at Atianta, Ga. 4 Central avenue. --- Straighten Your Hair DEAR SIRS: I—have used only one bottle of your pomade and now I would not be without it, for it makes my hair soft and straight and it creates a new growth. Miss W, E. WALKER, Yours. (Formerly known as Ozonized Ox Marrow) merits. The use of Fordy's Hair Pomade makes born, harsh, kinky or curly-hair straight. arrange in any style desired consistence with arrange in any style desired consistence with Removes and prevents dandruff, invigorates the scalp, stops the hair from falling, or breaking off and gives it new life and vigor. Absolutely harmless—used with steroids. results even on the youngest child Delicately performed, its use is a pleasure. 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Latest style in plain and striped Covert Jackets, a genuine bargain, $3.95. A large and complete stock of Panama and Voile Skirts at a price that will move them. Choice $4.95. There's a Comforting Sense! Main Floor Traction Terminal Building. THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-340 EAST WASHINGTON ST. Expansion Sale Watch Us Grow Big sale of Princess Dresses, $1.98 and up. Big sale of Dress Skirts, $1.99 and up. Big sale of Undermuslins, 15c and up. Big sale of Trimmed Hats, 98c and up. The passing of H. H. Rogers, vice-president of the Standard Oil Company, brings out the fact that as a boy of sixteen, just out of school, he peddled papers on the streets of New Bedford. This was a stepping stone to the grocery wagon, which he drove for five years at $3 per week and board. It was his savings from this position that enabled him to enter the oil business and later become one of the country's richest men. This strong company welcomes the savings accounts of people from every walk in life and will aid them in acquiring a competence. Make the start now, to-day. 3 per cent. paid, THE SAFE RATE. THE INDIANA TRUST CO., (A Home for Savings.) Capital, all paid in..... $1,000,000 00 Surplus, all earned..... 475,000 00 YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PREPARE Ladies and gentlemen may take our courses, become teachers, clerks, stenographers, bookkeepers, pass civil service examinations, study languages, the Bible—anything you want. Study at home. We teach you thoroughly. Send 2 cent stamp to Home Study College, Mullikin and Spring streets, Baltimore, Md. 1 All Alterations Free There's a Main Floor planished steel, white porcelain pilot tap, splendidly constructed ovens, five top burners—a very superior cooking range. The first hundred will be sold at $16.65 cash, or $18.50 on easy payments. Don't miss this bargain. Come and see the new Range. Only colored man in the state who deals directly with the Manufacturer in all the goods he handles. Would be glad to have all colored people in the United States who are contemplating the purchase of a Piano, to write for terms. Open Day and Night. Visitors Welcome 544 Ninth Street, Louisville, Ky. Joe Mayfield, Pres.; Pink Alexander, Vice-Pres.; William Edington, Sec.; George Mallory, Rec. Sec.; William Walker, Treas.; Dick Bibbs, Sergt.-at-arms; John Page, Inner Guard Subscribe for The Freeman. of certainty when a fellow wears a garment made by They are new, snappy, full of life and vim. College chaps, business and professional men who desire their clothes to express individuality, prosperity and good style, will do well to investigate. HOWARD BILLY LEMP. Subscribe for Save 50% y suit in the house. Every districtly hand-tailored and season's latest style and fab One-third Off at drive in Wash Suits, natural linen and lavender in latest cut. A regu $7.95. the Dresses, beautifully trimmed specially priced from $3.95 and up style in plain and striped Covert argain, $3.95. e and complete stock of Panama a price that will move them. Choice THE SHOP OF CULTURE Fields CLOAK AND SUIT CO. 32 N. PENNSYLVANIA ST. Comforti A chelain pilot tap, splendidly con- cerners—a very superior cooking FER d at $16.65 cash, or $18.50 is this bargain. Come and see the Capolis Gas Co. Pennsylvania Street. NOS! ate who deals directly with the is he handles. Would be glad to the United States who are con- Piano, to write for terms. Braboy, D. - Kokomo, Ind. S COLORED REPUBLICAN CLU OF THE NINTH WARD and Night. Visitors Welcome Street, - Louisville, K. OFFICERS: es.; Pink Alexander, Vice-Pres.; Willi- george Mallory, Rec. Sec.; William Walk , Sergt.-at-arms; John Page, Inner Gua The Freeman % ery gar- nd is of bric. n, also blue, ular $15.00 d, in all p. Jackets, a and Voile ce $4.95. All Alterations Free ng Sense! fellow wears a gar-