The Freeman
Saturday, June 5, 1909
Indianapolis, Indiana
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ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER
VOLUME XXII
NUMBER 23
EDUCATIONAL WEEK AT WASHINGTON, D. C.
Successful Year in Institution- Editor Johnson in Town-Collector Anderson Will Deliver Address to Public Schools.
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Last week, was indeed "educational work" in Washington. The several departments in Howard University held their commencement, and the students, according to the widely-circulated program. On the 26th, as has been told so graphically by the Associated Press, the "big skip place, with the President of the United States stair attraction, with his own hands the Chief handed out the long-coveted "sheepskins," about 150 graduates in the arts and departments, in medicine, theology, law, pharmacy, pedagogy, dentistry and other division schools. The annual competitive drill of the five companies of the High School Cadets was held Tuesday afternoon at American League, the presence of a brilliant and fashionable adoring sweethearts and sympathetic sisters and brothers, uncles and aunts, numbered upwards of 10,000. Company E of Armstrong, a technical school won the flag, after a hard-fought battle with four companies. A and B from M street High School and C and D from Armstrong. of the 19th were Lieut. Benjamin O. Davis, of the 19th were United States Army, Lieut. James E. Walker, Jones, of the District National Guard, Commissioner MacFarland presented the pennants to Capt. Alruthes Taylor, of Company B, and each man got a badge. Lawyer R. W. Brooks, stationed, presented silver medals to Lieut. Stevens and Carter after Capt. Taylor had been accompanied with a gold medal. Supt. R. C. Barrett, Military Instructor, Major Arthur Brooks, stationed, swans were warmly congratulated over the successful outcome of the year's work of the hustling high school boys under their major officers of the battalion were William M. Dent, McDuffie and Adjutant William A. Burnett Robbins Company.
H. Bray; Company C. Alphone Bowell; Company D. Ernest Hardy; Company E. Alruthae Tayrol. The triumph of Company E is all the more noteworthy because he managed the company, having been formed only a few months before. He increased number of boys entering Armstrong at the beginning of the February semester. Victors and vanquished banter, with whom he was own this week looking over the field. He is credited by the sharp-shooters hereabouts with having an ambition to be Recorder of Deeds. Editor Johnson had a very satisfied audience, with whom he has been personally afflicted for more than twenty years, and the close friends of the brainy Kentuckian say that he received positive assurance that he will succeed in waye are the snow files. Mr. Johnson was among the first to wave the Taft banner in Kentucky, when the State seemed hopelessly against the genial Waerstcick. But, with characteristic courage, he gridded up his lolos and helped very materially to the tide and send a solid Taft delegation to the Chicago convention. Mr. Johnson, with characteristic ticket. While here Editor Johnson met all of the "Black Cabinet," and was given the glad hand. It is stated that if Mr. Johnson succeeds in landing in Washington he may succeed in slow-growing denizens of the nation's capital to a sample of genuine "Blue Grass" audio tinder. It is certain that something will be doing between Johnson and hold of the helm here or anywhere else.
At the regular annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of Howard University Prof. George William Cook, dean of the commercial department and acting secretary of the university, elected permanent secretary. Prof. Cook came to the school in 1874 as a student, became a tutor immediately upon graduation, and has made the institution his home. Prof. Cook also assisted a student when he was loaned to the District authorities for the purpose of establishing at Blue Plains, on the Potomac, a home school for colored children. Closing his work there, Prof. Cook not only assisted a student his alma mater. Prof. Cook is a member also of the Board of Associated Charities, and takes an active part in the work of the university. He is notable to the faculty as a person of Prof. Richard R. Wright, Jr. of Philadelphia, who comes by unanimous election to take the newly created chair of sociology, and will be the next president of a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and has carried on some valuable sociological investigations among the Philadelphia Negroes at the instance of this person. Prof. Wright will be serving as editor and business manager of the Christian Recorder, filling out the unexpired terms of Drs. Johnson and Collett the former of whom is on sick leave. Prof. Wright will make a very desirable addition to the colony of expert scientists in this city.
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Apropos of the selection of another editor for the Christian Recorder, the name of Rev. A. L. Gaines, of Baltimore, is again brought to the fore. Dr. Gaines is an able and thorough knowledge of the needs of the church, and is conversant with the speediest method by which a great ecclesiastical organ can be built up. The existing crippled organ is not amissible, and former declaration that "the A. M. E. Church will gain by taking Gaines?"
by taking
Auditor Ralph W. Tyler is in receipt of a handsome photograph, sent as a personal gift, and valuable services to the party and loyalty to his own fortunes, covering a period of time. He is also a present in the President's own hand. "For Ralph W. Tyler, with friendship and best wishes of William H. Taft." It is needless that the Auditor prizes this gift very highly.
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Collector Charles W. Anderson, of New York, who comes in a few days to deliver the commencement address for the public ceremony of the royal reception by his host of friends here. An automobile rade, a shad bake at Washington Park on the Potomac, and a monster stag are a few of the things attorney Albert S. White of Louisville is in charge of this week on legal business. Mr. White has been strongly endorsed by Senator Bradley for a high-grade appointment in the federal service, and was presented to the President on the occasion of his visit here some weeks ago.
NEWS NOTES OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL.
Those who are disposed to berate the President for what they fear his Southern policy may mean that he should not overlook the fact that Walter L. Cohen, Register of the Land Office at New Orleans, has been given positive assurance that he will be held accountable. He will be Rucker, J. H. Deveaux, Robert Smalls, Joseph E. Lee and others are drawing their salaries, without hint from headlines of the dangerous danger of the headshaman. It is being impressed upon the thinking element of our body politic that Mr. Taft is not the President of any single faction or race, or who the chief executive of the whole people.
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The Negro employees of the general government number something over 13,000, and draw more than $8,000,000, in round figures, from the University of Treasury. The mail has nearly trebled in money received by Negroes since the accession of Roosevelt to the Presidency, and the indications are that the three times mark will be reached before the retirement of President Taft.
Your correspondent is indebted to Dr. Henry W. Furniss, Minister of Le Nouvelle, principal newspapers of Port-au-Prince, the Haytien seat of government, containing very full accounts of the grand ball and reception given by Dr. Furniss at the American Embassy of Taft, and Sherman, Minister
INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1909.
BALLOONING
SAND BAG
SHAD
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Messrs. W. T. Menard, George H. Proctor, W. E. Cobb and Elias S. Cobb, limotype operators at the Government Printing Office, long employed at this great printery and well known throughout the country. Fraternity circles, have been furledured for a short period, owing to a scarcity of work.
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William Polk, for many years principal musician (assistant leader) of the band of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, stationed at Madison Barracks, Sackett's Harbor, Ohio, has been designated by the War Department as Chief of the Regiment, to succeed Wilfred O. Thompson (white), transferred to Fort Sam Houston, Texas, in conformity with the order of President Roosevelt to place colored bandmasters at the head of Negro regimental bands as rapidly as openings for the band. He was the race three of the four bandmasters pro-
vided for the Negro regiments in the United States Army, with one Negro principal musician acting as bandmaster in the Army and another as Chief Musician Folk is another gratifying installation in the great victory achieved by Emmett J. Scott in pushing to a finish the movement to have Negro bandmasters in charge of all the Negro regiments of the Army.
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Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, a practitioner of high standing at the District bar, is said to be booked for a responsible assignment under the Department of Justice for the hiring of his law students for Taft and Sherman in the recent campaign in Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and other States. Mr. Jones is regarded as one of the most influential lawyers in his time and is to be titilized as far as his time will permit by the Republican authorities in Maryland this fall to insure the defeat of the disfranchisement amendment which is to be voted upon by the people in November.
Grateful acknowledgment is made of invitations to attend the commencements of the Skokie institute, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce University, the Curry School and the Western University. We are under obligations to Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling to box seats at the drill of the High School Cadets, and for a similar favor in connection with the joint commencement of the high and normal schools at Convention Hall.
Chaplain W. T. Anderson, of the Tenth Cavalry, is in the city, circulating among friends and old comrades. He is looking for a position as a serious palligin in the Philippines. Through the efforts of Auditor Ralph W. Tyler, Chaplain Anderson was not long ago, raised to the rank of a Major, with all the honors conferred upon him. Last Sunday the Chaplain delivered an instructive address to the Y. M. C. A. at Real Transformers' Hall. Like Secretrator D. E. Johnson, upon whose invitation he spoke, Chaplain Anderson is a Cleveland boy.
Arrangements are being made for the sessions of the Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias of Marseille, who together with the members are to hold in Cambridge, MD, July 19 to 12. Indications point to an unusually large attendance, and the contest for the principal offices of the Grand Chancellor, George A. Watty, has a host of friends who are pushing his claims for re-election. His administration has been in the order. The membership has been in-
creased, the finances have been put on a solid basis, and at no time in the history of Pythianism in this jurisdiction has been more successful in hood and harmony of purpose than now. Other candidates mentioned are Truly Hattetche, who made a fine race last year, and Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, H. Carter, Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, of the District bar, will take an active part in the proceedings, and an effort will be made to have him as a co-owner, which he has steadily declined for several years past. The most notable social function of last year's convention here was the banquet tendered by Lawyer Jones in honor of the official staff of the
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MISS BURROUGHS RETURNS
FROM PROFITABLE TOUR IN SEVERAL STATES
IN INTEREST OF MISSIONARY WORK
Among the Baptist—Dr. Mason in the City—New Club Organized for Church Work—Dr. Jordan in the East.
By CARY B. LEWIS.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. June 1—Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, secretary of the National Baptist Women's Convention, has returned to the city from a trip to the western part of the country. She visited St. Paul, St. Louis, Kansas City and St. Louis, Mo. Miss Burroughs stated that at no time in her life has she been more royally received by a Christian body. Miss Gave her one of the few books of her work, and members of other denominations vied with each other to make her stay both pleasant and profitable. Miss Burroughs was accompanied by Miss Gave her one of the few raphers in the Baptist Foreign Mission rooms. Miss Cowles is a sweet singer, and at the various churches where Miss Burroughs spoke she rendered a number of choice solos that were highly appreciated.
Miss Burroughs spoke at the Illinois Baptist State Convention at Quincy, Ill., also for the Francis Street Baptist Church at St. Louis, Missouri, as city she was especially invited to address the Quindaro University, the school made famous by the presidency of the United States Treasury. It is said that her educational address on this occasion was one of the best that has ever been heard at the University of St. Louis. Ms. Burroughs she went to with Ms. McLouis, her brother to union to hold an education and a missionary institute. This m-eting was held at the Gallinee Baptist Church, of which Ms. Burroughs is a member. Both Home and Foreign Mission work was the subject of Miss Burroughs' addresses. She placed special stress upon work with the children of the country, and told in a graphic manner the good service they were giving for the uplift of Christian womankind. She placed special stress upon work with the children of the National Training School, Washington, D. C. During the discussions on various subjects Miss Burroughs gave the institute the benefit of her counsel and advice. She was the most largely attended and the most successful of its kind ever held in St. Louis. Miss Burroughs is much pleased with her work and that it marks the beginning of great things in the Home and Foreign Missionary work among the Baptists of the West.
The Negroes of this city are considering seriously the matter of Louisville being the place for holding the celebration including the emancipation of the Negroes. A number of communications have been received by leading citizens bearing on the proposed nominate Louisville for the place, for the reason that it is one of the most centrally located cities in the country, and that it would be difficult to devise for such a celebration, and that the friends of the race would give their best efforts toward its success if the proper position be maintained from all parts of the country would be enlisted in the movement, and that the guiding hand of Booker T. Washington should be manifested in its growth and development. It is planned to show the evolution of Negro music, and that one of the principal forms of entertainment would be to have the most prominent feature is to sing purely Negro selections under the direction of a competent musical director. The most feature is expected to be the industrial exhibits from the schools of the South, including industrial, normal, academic, colleges, high schools and unified schools. It would be urged to be sent from other sections of the country where Negro children attend. Industrial and handicraft work of the Negroes of Louisville will be sought after by a traveling agent, who is to be assisted by other agents in each State, city and town. On August, 1913, is the date that will be most likely accepted to hold the fifteenth anniversary of the Negro's freedom. The matter has been broached by a number of white and colored citizens of Louisville. We would be pleased to hear from other newspapers on the question.
Louisville was visited last week by Dr. M. C. B. Mason, of Cincinnati, secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was the guest of Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, 1502 West Walnut street, and was royally entertained by the Rev. James, who came here to address a mass meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association, Sunday, at the Fifth Street Baptist Church. The speaker of object was "Mr. James," and the minister of the minister of men in their business affairs, and said that the same should be manifested to-day along Christion lines. He urged the memorialization to transmit their enthusiasm and zeal to others, so that the work here would grow and be a benefit to the committee. Dr. Mason cited instances of the lack of personal effort in the religious life of the Negro, and gave some good advice to the members of the association that may continue on Page Four.
General News
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TUSCUMBIA, ALA.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
‘Mone Betts, of Tuscumbia, tell, from
@ run at the’ Kingbee stove foundry in
Sheffield, a distance of about twelve fect,
and received a ‘Very “painful wound, sev-
eral ‘days ago. He is able to be out
again..-The District. Conference of the
‘A. M.'E. Chureh held its session last week.
It was a very successful one, both spirit:
ually and financially. P, , ‘Warren pre:
WASHINGTON, PA.
Special to THe Freeman.
Rev. D. I, Caliman, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
who for five years was pastor of St, Paul
A.M. E. Church of this clty, assisted the
present pastor, Rey. Askew Sabbath, in the
close of the grand rally. He was warmly
Erected by all, and as he has in the past,
delivered three able, instructive and. in-
Spiring sermonts...iarl G. Moseley, of
Pittsburg, former well-known Washington
Young man, spent two days last week in
the city.
SHEFFIELD, ALA.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
‘R. P. Sims, who has been very il for
several weeks, died last week. ‘The fun-
eral services were held at the A. M. E
Church Monday of last week at 11 a: m.
Rev. RF. Ford conducted the services,
assisted by Rev. Willis. Mr. Fields, under.
taker, had charge of the remains, ’also of
Mrs. ‘Mary Griffin, who died Sunday. ..
‘Mrs, Vina Weakley died Sunday.
BIG SANDY, TEX.
Special te THE FREEMAN.
"This beautiful town is about twenty-four
miles from Mineola, on the Texas & Pa-
cifle Rallroad, There are three churches
here, and all in good shape. There are five
brick buildings here, and. they will soon be
completed,...Mrs. Mahalle Bullard has a
nice’ residence....The Freeman, the best
Nosro newspaper, is sold by Sandy Ander-
MILWAUKEE, WIS.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
‘Mrs. Mary Nobles is Very ill at 188 6th
street...."There are six candidates to be
initiated ‘in the Cahtolie Order of Foresters
June 1 under Captain Vaie..."The colored
boys have got the wash rooms at the
Plankinton House again...‘The Freeman
for sale at Walter Edwards’ cigar and
newstand, 192 4th street... Harris 8, Jones
fg visiting his mother, who 1s quite fll in
Nashville, ‘Tenn,
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
‘The funeral of Rev, R. Mf. Devine, pastor
of the Harrison A.M. E. Church, took
place Sunday, May 16. He was well known
to the entire community and was instru-
mental in the erection of the first brick
chureh tn the clty. The sermon Was dellv-
ered by Rev. R. M. Simmons, pastor of the
St. Elmo A.M. E. Zion Church. The music
‘was furnished by the choir under the di~
rection of Mrs. M. B. Rogers. Interment
at Forest Hill “Cemetery....Rev. I. H.
Welch, pastor of the A. MB. Church, has
gone ‘to Wilberforce, ©., and will attend
the commencement.
CLEVES, OHIO.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
irs. Ida Neal and daughter, Miss Syble
Neal, attended services at the A.M.
Church, in Sekiton, Sunday, and while thore
Miss Neal was the guest of Mrs. Alberta
Griggs In the afternoon.....Mre. Harry Wal-
fon-and' Mrs, “Harrison were the guests of
Mrs, Lena Lewis, Sunday, at her ‘home on
High street, in Sckiton... “Rev. J. W. White,
pastor of the A. M. 1. Chureh, announced
the rally at his church the second Sunday
in June. Rev. J. H. Brooks, Rev. W. H.
Blackburn and Rey. Geo. Lewis have been
engaged for the day. The visitors will be
‘Well cared for, All are invited to come.
QUINCY, ILL.
Special to Tus Freeman,
The Baptist. State Convention and the
‘Women's “Educational and. Mission ‘Conven:
tion” convened at" the Eighth. and Elm
Streets Baptist Church last. week. Th
Indies held’ their session the first part o
the week. Among the ladles were Miss
Nannle H. Burrough, who delivered an_ad-
ress to the Women's Education and. Mis.
‘sion and algo to the state convention. She
was introduced by Mrs. Payton, of Chicago,
i, A’ banquet was given the delegates. on
Friday evening, which proved to a brilifan
success, At the last business session the
following officers were elected. for the en
suing year! President, Rev. TL. Smith,
D. D.; first vice president, Rev. Jordar
Chavis, D. D.; second viee president, Rev,
N. Alexander, D. D.: third vice. president
Rev... C. Phillips: corresponding secre
tary, Prof. C. C. Wilson; recording. secre:
tary, D. H. Harris, D. D.; additional mem:
bers of the executive board, Reve, E._
Martin, BJ. Fish, P. A. Jones, J. B. Me
Creary, J. A. Royal, D. V. Bahawan, B. L
Ivory.” ‘There was ‘a big ‘mass meeting ai
‘he Eighth and’ Elm Streets Church tas
Sunday.
CLARKSVILLE, TENN.
RSet 50 eS eae.
‘The graduating, exerelies of the colored
high school were held at the Opera House
May 21. A large crowd was present, and
{he following program was well rendered
by members of the 1909 class: | Music,
grehestra, Invocation. . Music, orchestra,
“Ts Life Worth Living?” Barbara Buel,
solo, “To the End of the World with You.”
‘Addie Caldwell. “Value of Heputation
‘Virginia, Carney. Chorus, "Fairyland
Waltz” “The Sunset of Batile.” Elizabeth
Ramey. Solo, “A May Morning.” Bessie
Whitfeid, “Dignity of Labor,” Lee Dab-
ney. Music, orchestra. “Ruins of Time,”
L. Barker. “Music, orchestra. Commence-
ment address, Dr. C. H. Boone. Music,
orchestra, Awarding diplomas.’ Chorus,
“Goodnight, Beloved.” Benediction. | ‘The
class roll Is as follows: Lecotis Dabney,
‘Addell McCurdy, Virginia Carney, Lizzie
M. Ramey, Emma B. Williams, Addie L.
Caldwell, Edna Beasley, Perle A. Barker,
Lorena W. Barker, Barbara E. Buck, Hat-
tie M. Polk, Georgia L. Roberts, Peatlle
©. McCurdy: At night a beautiful cantata
was rendered by the puplis...Mrs. Sarah
Bronaugh was a delegate to. the Grand
Army session held at Covington, Ky..
Mrs. Martha Garrett spent’ Sunday’ in
Louisville.
PALESTINE, TEX.
pecial to: Tee sTeeuaN..
The twenty-fifth annual Conclave of the
Grand Lodges of Knights of Pythias and
the twelfth annual session of the Grand
Court of Caianthe, under the Supreme Jur-
isdiction of North America, South America,
Burope, Asia, Africa, and Australia, wil
convene in this clty June 8, 9, 10 and 11,
under the auspices of Hearts of Oak Lodge
No.9, Langton Lodge No; 115, Pride
East Lodge No. 121, Ethel Lodge No. 319,
Hearts of Love Court No. 16, Hearts. of
Oak Court No. 103 and Holy’ City Court
No. 161, ‘The session of the grand lodges
will be held at Library Hall and the grand
Courts at City Hall. “The annual meeting
‘of the endowment board and board of di-
fectors will be held on Monday, at 9
Gelock. “Phe welcome address in behalf of
the citizens will be made by the mayor,
Hon. A. L. Bowers. Response in behalt of
the Grand Lodge ‘by Hon. W. EB. King,
Dallas, ‘Tex. Welcome address on behalt
‘of local lodges by Chas. G. Simpson. D. D.,
G. C.. Response by Hon. L. B. Kinehion,
Grand Lecturer, Austin, ‘Tex. Welcome
‘address in behaif of local courts, Mrs. E.
R. Gaston. Response in behalf of grand
court, Mrs, A.B. Thomas, Waco,” Tex,
‘The meeting promises to be greater and
grander than any ever held in the state.
ORANGEBURG, S. C.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
PAt a Tecent meeting of the State College
trustees, the following new teachers were
elected for next term: Misses Cora Mul-
Grow, of Sumter; Ida Patrick, of Black-
ville, and Ella Levy, a charming young
lady’ of this city....Misses Alice and
‘Alemetta Franklin last last Saturday for
their home In New York. ...Mz, Eugene
Frazier, a popular young man of Asheville,
'N. C., spent commencement with Mr. and
Mrs, "C.'C. Lawton....Capt. C. H. Don-
nelly, the barber, has completed his hand-
some new cottage on Windsor street... .
Mr. Harry Miller, who has been attending
school In Augusta, is home for the sum-
mer... -Mr. @. W, Stroman has secured a
position with the Clty Shaving Parlor.
‘ol. 'T. J. Levy, the veteran barber of
Orangeburg, has just finished overliauling
his shop, which Is one of the most modern
Daisy Lawton and bJ6HinsoxR :icUshrd
white shops in South Carolina... . Miss
Daisy, Lawton and Miss Middleton and
Mrs, Zellie Eaton were among those who
took advantage of the special excursion to
New York... .Mr. Minus, of Greenville, 1s
the guest of ‘Mr. Marion’ Fordham.
DALLAS, TEX.
a Te ee
‘See J. G. Griffin for The Freeman, at
190 Main street. Leave your news items,
the arrival and departure of your friends.
All news and ads, receive prompt atten-
tion at all times. <.'The Dallas delegation
at the K. of P. Grand Lodge will let the
members of the order know that they are
for strictly business in this. session. . .
While at Palistine Companies 4 and 5 will
go into Camp Roberts ‘Thursday morning,
June 10 azid 11, at which time the big an-
nual dress patade competitive drill will
take place at Odd Fellows Park Friday
night...Farmers over the state are ail
happy ‘since we had the rain, as it was
very general all over the State. ..Mrs,
Biljah Cooper, on State street, is up, after
several weeks illness. ..Let all the lodges
and societies get together for the sole
purpose of buiying and building a place
large enough for the coming together of
several thousand of our people. Tt will be
‘@ paying investment soon if properly man-
aged...Miss J. ‘A. ‘Thomas, on South
Jacinto street, is much improved after
several weeks’ illness. ‘The members of
her different lodges looked after her every
comfort,..Mr, Bennie ‘Tennison has pur-
chased j@ home in South Dallas for his
mother. Let other young men and old
men follow this young man’s example...
W. G. Robinson, of Houston, was called
to the bedside of John Parks on Cochran
street, who is dangerously all. Also Miss
Marietta Gordon, his neice. Mrs, Fannie
Parks. his wife, has been at his bedside
ever since she arrived from San Antonio.
Mrs. J. A. Wagoner is visiting her daught-
er, Mrs. Markham, in San Antonio... W.
©. Lewis 1s making some fine pictures of
our people. ..We acknowledge the receipt
of the inviation to he present at the wed-
ding of Miss Jennettia M. Fuqua to Mr.
Buller, of Muscogee, Oaklo., in June. . All
Pythians should stand for the adoption of
the amended gonstitution of the order in
this jurisdiction at Palestine this session.
...Co. No. 4, Uniform Rank, entertained
Monday night at Wiley Park. ..Dr. L. B,
Bluitt spent a few days here as the guest
of his brother and friends...The graduat-
ing class was the attraction at Fair Park
Auditorium this week. ..The Order of Pil-
grins held their annual exercises at
‘Mount Rose Baptist Church.
KANSAS CITY, MO.
Sota) TES SEMAN
The bie minstrel jubilee and May ball
given by the Baltimore oltel waiters May
20 Wasa grand success. After’ the pass
ing of the parade ted by Prot. FB. Thom-
as, Headwaiter Perkins and HO. Pat.
ton, hte patrons, were anxious for’ night
to ‘come, and when at $30. the curtain
rose, the’ house, was filed tg. Its capacity
H. O. Patton, interlocutor, Messrs Young.
Daton, Montgomery, Fields and Small de
serve ‘special mention, ‘In ‘the afterpar
Mr. Rod's” singing and ‘the dacing” by
Miss Hazel Wright were particularly pleas-
ing. ‘The entire entertainment "was
Pleisant addition to our. spring fetes. ..
Chas. Waits, the popular favorite musician
of Kansas “City, arrived from Honoluln
Girect Saturday, May 22, and states he will
Teside ‘at home indefinitely. Mr. Watts
Was injured in @ Wreck which occurred at
Wheeler, “Colo, Wednesday, though not
serious. .Geo. ‘Taylor, an old Kansas City
boy, isa wonderful. improvement to. the
Black Patti ‘Troubadors.. He is expected
soon in our home town after proving him-
self one of the leading comedians of the
race on the western side of the states...
‘The Imperial Orchestra, has ‘been. reor-
garcized, and we feel it will be a worthy oF-
Eanization...Mr. Watts contemplates a re-
cital in June. He is also jointly connected
with Henry Patton in preparing the Savoy
Hotel Waiters Female Minstrels, under the
personal “direction of Messrs. Patton and
Watts, which we feel will prove a positive
success. Mr. "B. Jones, of Deadwood, S
D,, is in’ the city Visiting his brother, ‘Mr
ME. Jones. ‘The Savoy Hotel waiters ‘gave
a banquet ‘at Mr. and Mrs. BR, Whitnan
cafe. ‘The table was beautifully decorated
and was laid for elght, W. H. Owens, head:
walter, C. White, captain, J. Frazier, W.
Smith, W, Ralston, H. Besch, W. Williams
and. A. Sanford. ’Mr. W, 11. Owens was
Speaker of the evening. ...the trolly. party
given by the members. of “Allah ‘Temple
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, . Leaven-
Worth, May 21, was a great success. tn
every” way, there’ was seevn trolly cars
Which left, the city between the hours of
7:20 and 9 a. m., with a total number of
some “490 people, and arrived in Leavens
worth all in good shape and happy. . ‘The
people in that city were waiting to greet
them with a hearty welcome. ‘The hall was
crowded to. its utmost capacity and “ex:
cellent music was furnished by the Fra:
ternal Orchestra, under the guidance of 5
8. Baker, Jr., the son of our Sov. G. Ins.
G,, and dancing. was continued “until the
hour of 10:80, when the floor was cleared
for the Arab Patrol drill, which. was wit
hesed by an’ appreciative’ audience of ‘600
for some thirty minutes, then the grand
Mmareh ‘was put on, led by the full official
stat ‘of vAllan “Temple Yin, thelr efit
robes. “Tt Was a novel sight to see and Will
be long remembered by the people of the
up-river town. ‘There was plenty of re-
Treshments served by the Nobles, such as
are generally indulged in by. the ‘members
of that noble organization. “At the hour of
1 a.m. all had danced to their heart's
content and the pilgrimage of the boys in
the red fezes with their 450 guests com-
menced for the return to the mouth of the
A VISIT TO THE BLUITT SAN-
ITARIUM BY THE THE FREE-
MAN QUILL-PUSHER.
‘On April 1 it was our pleasure to make
a visit and tour of Inspection of the Bluitt
Sanitarium, ‘The courtesy was extended
to us by the head nurse, Miss Nettie E,
Butler, who Is @ graduate of the. Nurses
‘raining’ School ‘of. Provident" Hospita)
Chicago, and for many years did private
hursing for the noted surgeon, Dr, ‘Dante
Hr, Williams.
‘The Blultt Sanitarium is unquestion-
ably the best regulated Instiution for. col-
Gred_people In’ the country and ‘compares
favorably with ‘any hospital it, has been
our pleasure to inspect. ‘The. institution
Rtas Taccommodation” for twenty-five. ot
thirty patients and has been Kept comfort:
ably filled ail the time. Tt is sald by those
‘Who Are in'@ position to know that no one
sRurpeon In he ‘city of Dalina does more
major operations than does the chief sur-
oon ofthis inautution.” More than ‘30
Operations have been done since the open-
Ing of this sanitarium, with 98 per cent.
TSSthe hospital has been of untold bene
to the colored" people “throughout. the
South. espectatly. of the State of ‘Texas
‘A tiurses training school has been or-
‘ganized’ in connection with Institution and
‘Will ‘open’ its doors. for the reception of
‘pupils on or about September 1.
‘The ‘management of the sanitartum fs
preparing. to. enlarge and remodel _ the
huilding, which Is absolutely necessary” In
order that we might take care of the In-
erensing demands of this work. ‘Let every
oval citizen in ‘Texas especially’ Tend. his
support and Inflyence to a cause which pro-
motes the welfare of all the people.
Respectfully, ‘An "Obwerver.
THE NEW LAW TO ELIMINATE NE-
- GROES FROM TRAIN SERVICE.
The lats general assembly of Indiana
passed laws which were framed for the
purpose of eliminating colored men from
the train serviee on all the railroads of
the state under pressure of the Brother-
hood of Railroad Trainmen, a union labor
organization of white trainmen which bars
the colared man from its ranks and sets Up
the claim that wherever a colored man Is
employed on the railroads some white man
is Kept out of a good job.
‘The substance of the law is that two
brakemen shall be employed on all pas-
senger trains of five cars or more, and that
brakeman’ shall not be required to. per-
form the duties of a porter, and as two
brakemen and a porter would be unneces-
sary and too expensive the inference is
THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER.
that the porter will go. Some weak-kneed
; oficiais of some roads nave already. ae-| MIMIE, L. C. PARRISH
Densed with thelr tran porters, some have
oe ES) HAIR, COLTURIST =
while others have exprested a. determina?
tion to fight the case through ‘all the/9 Camden Street, Boston |
courts in the land, at Teast this ta the is:
tending | formation. whieh “comes fromthe “Bent: | | amc
tending | syivania company. po
winy| ‘The Grand Rapids& Indiana railway| |e : (
Gured @| seems to have found the best way of avold-| || = 9 9 :
lor. |ing trouble with the union labor legisla-| | @ 9 3
rber of | tion by simply converting their train por-| fe a
cone ae cone into soleeanee brakamen, ‘with a
modern | hrakeman’s badge and uniform, and per | | ene
ct Sting | forming only” the duties of a iralceman oa.
‘They afe not even permitted to supply ihe | | | lia
on and] javatories with soap and towels ie
we who} “This is very gratifying to the boys on| |: | ¥ileg ES
rion tol mo Gat & Te and tothe rane ne eres, oe] | ae St:
will, 181{e‘shows a dixposition on the part er'the| [6 e Se
company to be just and fair and to recog-| [= s Pe ‘
hize merit and efficiency whenever and in| |. <= = ill ee
whomsoever found, el -
We only hope that the officials of other] | | ae |
[roads wal wake up to ine fact shat col] | 4 F
nan, at] Ored men ean not only make good as por-| | <6 36 yr ;
s items, | ters, but they can deliver the goods in any| | gd |
tslends other department or capacity ‘on'an ral | agile allie | |B
atten-|road in America. Although ‘the induce-| [gia ie 3 me!
jegation | ment in fegard: to. galaty “and: promotion |
et the| has not been sufficiently strong te call
hey Atel forth’ the best and’ most competent. that c
sions -| there among us. ‘But ie should be the | ff
d 5 will |carnest endeavor of those who are ney eme| i x
morning, |plovedin the train service OF i "other ‘
big an:| fines of industrial activity, to took well 19
Ait’ will the unterest’ of. the. noble-hearted and
Friday | Sroad minded white men and semen She p
are. ail gre Renting our battles against therserene
ie was |ogas of the union labor trast, and bear tf
_--Mre.| find that, when union labor trlampns. tn ae
ip atter| tins “country without ‘the consent Be the
4 jodie Negro starvation wu knock practically at
ie ety ee ae ae hs lara war dlosine okie ureoer: |W
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MORE LIGHT ON THE LIBERIAN
SITUATION.
Commenting on a correspondence
between the Liberian and British gov-
ernments, as seen in a Liberian pub-
lication, the Record, of Lagos, West
Africa, had the following to say:
“After perusing the correspondence,
the conviction is forced that the Liber-
fan government has, by the way and
manner it contracted the recent loan
und consented to European officials
managing its customs and other af-
fairs, compromised the independence
of the government to the extent of
placing the customs and police estab-
lishments beyond the control of the
Liberian government, making it op-
tional with other governments to dic-
tate as to how and by whom these es-
tablishments are to be controlled or
managed. Sir Edward Grey's dictum
that ‘it is doubtful, therefore, whether
there is at the present time any scope
for the co-operation of the United
States government in the customs or
police,’ makes it clear that the control
of these departments is put beyond
any option on the part of the Liberian
government; and no doubt the Amer-
ican Commissioners will endeavor to
ascertain the nature of the arrange-
ment which excludes the United States
government from co-operating in pro-
moting the welfare of Liberia in any
direction or department which the gov-
ernment of Liberia may deem desira-
ble. The peculiar relation in which
the government of the United States
stands towards Liberia, and empha-
sized so pronouncedly in Secretary
Root's letter to President Roosevelt,
and epitomised in the sentence,
‘Liberia is an American colony,’ ought
to justify an exceptional privilege for
the United States government in this
‘Tespet, except, of course, the Liberian
government has vitiated this privilege
by some special undertaking with
‘other nations.”
) A BLOW AT NEGRO WORKMEN.
A special dispatch to the Cincinnati
Enquirer recently from Atlanta, Ga.,
had the following to say:
. The labor unions are planning to
abolish negroes as an industrial fac-
tor, according to General Manager
Scott, of the Georgia Railroad, which
is crippled by a strike of the white
firemen because of the employment of
negroes by the road.
“This strike,” said Scott,“ is the
skirmish of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Firemen and Enginemen in
its plan to drive the negro out of em-
ployment on railroads altogether.
“This plan has been smoldering for
five years. This strike on the Georgia
Railroad is just the first step. I have
reason to believe that the same de-
mand will in time, be it sooner or
later, be made by officials of this fire
men’s union to every other railroad in
the South.
“The magnates of this brotherhood
happened to choose our road as the
first wherein to begin the fight against
the negro. And the Georgia and
Southern Railroad, run by Southern-
ers in a Southern state, is thereby
the first to refuse to lie down and
yield humbly to the warfare on a
raec.”
Assistant Grand Chief Burgess of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers, who is here, announces that
the brotherhood will not aid the strik-
ing firemen, but will force engineers
to keep their contrac with the road_
A MOST PECULIAR MUNICIPAL
CONDITION.
If the report is correct a most pe
culiar municipal condition exists at
Wagoner, Okla. The report has it
‘that the white people were so cha:
grined at knowing that the First Ward
returned two Negro Councilmen and
two Negro school directors that the
City Council narrowed the city limits
by cutting out the ward altogether.
‘The council found that it had power
to increase or diminish the city
boundaries,
Evidently the First Ward of Wagon-
er is a veritable black belt, being able
to do pretty much as it pleases. The
situation comes nearly being amusing.
On its face it is amusing. Just to
think that the Negro section is gerry:
‘mandered out of municipal existence,
‘because it choose to send four black:
‘men to the city's representative bod
fes! What will befall the section?
Will the two Negro councilmen run
the—well the repudiated? Wiil the
two school directors run the schools’
In seeking to preserve themselves, it
appears to us that the council’ of
Wagoner has greatly complicated mat:
ters. It goes without saying that it
‘got back at the Negroes all right for
daring to go their full length, but it
is plain that their will have to be
some backing down somewhere if the
affairs of the community are to get
along smoothly.
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The
Round=Up
A Romance of Arizona
Novellized From Edmund
Day's Melodrama
By JOHN MURRAY and
MILLS MILLER
Copyright, 1908, by G. W. Dilling-
ham Co.
(CONTINUED.)
"You won't hate me, will you, Slim?" The sheriff took the girl's hands in his and kissed them. "Hate you? he almost shouted. "No, I couldn't learn to do that—no, siree—not in a thousand years." Polly slapped Slim on the back. "I'm glad of that," she cried. "Brace up. You'll get a good wife some day. There's lot of good fish in the sea." Slim glanced at her ruefully. "I don't feel much like goin' fishin' jest now. Would you mind tellin' me if I
FARCE
let him alone!" shouted Slim excitedly
lose out on this deal along of some
body else a-holdin' all the cards?
Slim waited for Polly's answer.
"Who is it?" he insisted.
"No; if you don't know his name I won't tell you," decided Polly.
"Mebbe it's jest as well, too," assented Slim. "I don't think I'd feel any too friendly toward him."
Slim moved toward the wagon. The action was purely involuntary, but it frightened Polly so much that she cried aloud.
Slim grasped at once the reason for her fear. "Is the feller in that wagen?" he shouted.
"You wouldn't do him any harm, would you?" cried Polly.
"Is he in that wagon?" Slim repeated angrily.
Polly caught hold of his arm.
"What's he hidin' for? he demanded.
Slim pulled his gun and covered the opening. "Come out, you coward!" he shouted. Polly caught Slim by the right wrist so he could not fire.
Bud leaped from the wagon, drawing his gun as he did so. "You shouldn't call me a coward!" he shouted to Slim.
Polly ran behind Bud and, reaching her arms about his waist, held down his hands, depressing the muzzle of his revolver. Slim danced up and down in the excitement with his revolver in his hand. Polly kept calling on both of the men not to shoot.
"Let him alone!" shouted Slim excitedly. "Let him alone, Miss Polly. He's only four flushin', an' I ain't gun shy."
"Now, look here, sonny," he cried to Bud, "if that squirt gun of yours goes off an' hits me an' I find it out—well, I reckon I'll have to spank you." Bud tried to break away from Polly, begging her to "let go." The girl laid her hands on his shoulder, gazing pleadingly into his flushed face. "Don't, don't!" she cried. "It's all right. Slim knows all about it. He knows I love you, an' he wouldn't hurt any one that I love. Would you, Slim?"
Polly smiled at the sheriff, completely disarming him. Shoving his gun back into the holster, Slim grinned and said, "I reckon I wouldn't."
"We've been engaged fer ever so long now, waitin' fer Bud to get rich, an' now—an' now it's come." Her face radiated her happiness. Bud showed his alarm, motioning her to be silent, but Polly rattled on, "Bud's been savin' an' savin' till he's got over a thousand dollars, an'"— Slim could not contain his indignation at the deception practiced on the girl by the boy.
"You derned thief!" he shouted. Then he stopped, plainly showing his annoyance at his lack of self repression.
Bud's hand dropped to his gun. "You"— he began, but Polly stopped him with a gesture, looking from one to the other of the men, dazed and frightened.
"A thief? Bud a thief? What does it mean? Tell me!" she gasped. Turning to Bud, she demanded, "Bud, you heard what he said?"
Dropping his head, fearing to look at either of them, he muttered sullyen. "He lied." Slim checked his first betrayal of his anger and kept himself well in hand. "Oh, Slim," pleaded Polly, "say you didn't mean it." Simply and sadly Slim answered: "I didn't. I reckon as how I'm some jealous, an-'an-'I lied." His voice dropped, and he turned aside, stepping away from the young couple. Polly was still in doubt. Slim's actions were so strange. It was not like this big hearted, brave sheriff to accuse a man of stealing without being sure of his charges. Then Slim's accusing himself of lying was entirely at variance with his character. "I'm sorry," she said. "Please forgive me. It was all my fault. I didn't know that you"—
Slim held up his hand to silence her.
"Wouldn't you mind leavin' us together a bit?" he requested. In answer to Polly's frightened glance he continued: "There ain't goin' to be no trouble, only—me an' him's got a little business to talk over. Ain't we, Bud, eh?"
Slim led Polly toward the corral, glancing at Bud over his shoulder with a reassuring smile. "Just you step out yonder a bit an' wait," he said to Polly.
"Now, you won't"—
"Can't you trust me any more?" he asked sincerely.
Grasping him by the hand, she looked him fairly, and fearlessly in the eyes, saying: "I do trust you. I trust you both."
As the girl strode out of earshot Slim absentmindedly kept shaking the hand she had held. Awakening suddenly to the fact that his hand was empty, he looked at it curiously and sighed. Turning quickly, he slapped his hat on his head, hitched up his chaps and stepped up to Bud, who stood with a sneer on his lips.
"So you're the man that Polly loves," he said. "She's a good girl, an' she loves a thief."
Bud turned on him fiercely, drawing his gun. "Take care!" he warned.
"You won't shoot. If you meant to shoot you'd 'a' done it long ago, when you pulled your gun!" exclaimed Slim coolly.
"I might do it now." Bud held his gun against Slim's breast.
Slim threw up his hands to show he was not afraid of the boy. "Go ahead. Squeeze your hardware. I reckon I'm big enough to kill," he said.
Then he took Bud's hand and gently slid the revolver back into the holster. The action broke down Bud's bravado. All barriers fell before the simple action. "It's all up with me," he said brokenly.
Slim sympathized with the boy in his trouble.
"Buck he told me. Buck he 'lowed you had your share of that money,' he explained.
The boy drew the money from his pocket and handed it to Slim, remarking: "Here it is—all of it. I never touched it. I was going"—Bud was about to lie again, but he realized the futility of more falsehoods. "Take it," he added.
Slim counted the money and slipped it into his pocket.
"Bud," he said to that young man, "me an' you have been pretty good friends, we have. I learned you how to ride, to throw a rope, an' Bud—Bud
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—what can you take it fer? I know you didn't murder Terrill fer it, but what did you keep the money fer?" He asked the question with anger and annoyance. Slim had seated himself by the fire. He spoke to the boy as he would to a comrade. "Can't you see?" the boy asked. "Polly. I wanted to make a home for her, and now she'll know me for what I am, a thief—a thief." Bud buried his face in his hands, the tears trickling through his fingers, although he fought strongly against showing his weakness. Slim rose and stepped to his side, laying his hand on the boy's shoulder. "Mebbe she won't have to know. Buck he's dead, an' only you an' me know."
Bud looked at the speaker in amazement. A lovable smile crept over Slim's face. "I'm goin'," he said, "to slip you a new deck an' give you a fresh deal. That was part my money that was stole. I never come back at the county for it. Buck he's paid back his half. I'll let 'em all think it was the whole. I put in a thousand I
PARKER
have at home that I was savin' to buy in with the Triangle B in case I don't git elected nex' time. So, Bud, I'm goin' to lend a thousand' of this to you just to give a chance at that little home."
"You're the whitest man I ever knew!" cried Bud.
"I reckon I ain't colored, 'cept a little red mite on top,' laughed Slim. He disliked any show of feeling by the boy over the offer he had made.
"But I can't take your money," Bud protested.
"Yes, you can," assured Slim. "You pay it back when you get on your feet agin. I'm goin' to take your word."
Slim's generosity overwhelmed the boy. "Take my word!" he cried.
Slim laid his hands on the boy's shoulders. "Yes," he declared. "You've made your first bad break, but you've had your first lesson. An' you ain't goin' to forget it," he added emphatically.
"And Polly?" he faltered.
"There ain't nobody goin' to tell her." Speaking sternly to Bud, he added. "You make her a good husband."
Bud seized the sheriff's hand, wringing it warmly. "I will, Slim; I will," he promised.
The wait had been too long for Polly. She returned before Slim called her, saying: "I'm tired waitin' on you all. Haven't you finished up that business yet?"
"Yes, ma'am; it's finished," replied Slim.
"Did Bud tell you about it?" inquired Polly.
"He told me. Seems like you two are goin' to get married."
"Uh-huh," laughed Polly happily. "An!, oh, say, will you stand up fer Bud?"
"I reckon Bud can stand up fer himself now with you to help him," answered Slim emphatically.
"We'll run over and tell the boys you're back!" shouted Bud.
Slim took the hands of the young people in his own big ones. "I'm right glad you two are goin' to hitch up," he said. "I am dead sure you'll make a even runnin' team."
Polly glanced shyly at Slim. "Bud won't mind if you kiss me," she hinted. Slim grinned sheepishly. In his embarrassment he rubbed one foot on his other leg. "Well, I ain't—never—that is"—he stammered. "Bud, if you all don't mind," he boldly asserted after his bashfulness had waned. "I reckon I will play one little bet on the red."
throwing his arms about the sheriff's neck. Parenthesis and Sagebrush each grabbed a hand, pumping up and down emphatically. The others slapped him on the back. All talked at once, asking him the news and whether Jack had returned.
"Did you nip it up with the 'Paches,' asked Parenthesis.
"Talk, durn ye, talk," shouted Show Low, "or we'll hang out your hide."
Slim shook the hands of his comrades in turn affectionately.
For each he had his own particular form of greeting. "No, boys," he said when the group became more orderly, "I ain't a-goin' to say a word till I see Mrs. Payson first."
Polly had ridden at once to the house to tell the joyful news of Slim's return to Echo, who hurried at once to the boys about the wagon.
Parenthesis spied her riding down the trail. "She's comin' now," he cried.
"Boys," requested Slim, "would you mind herdin' off yonder a bit?" The cowpunchers strolled over to the cottonwood, leaving Echo to meet Slim alone.
"Where is he?" was Echo's tearful greeting.
"Well, ma'm, there's a man out yonder that's been through fire an' brimstone fer you!" Echo stared over the prairies. Then Jack was still searching for Dick. Slim had failed to find him. "Out yonder," she moaned, wringing her hands.
"Wait a minute," said Slim. "He says to me, says he, 'Break it to her, Slim; tell her gentle—an' if she wants me call, an' I'll come.' Ma'm, Dick Lane is dead."
Echo shuddered. "Dead," she repeated, "by his"—
"No, no," interrupted Slim; "not that way. Indians. Jack found Dick, an' the Indians found 'em both. When I come up with the soldiers from Fort Grant they was havin' the dermest mixup with the Indians you ever did see. Both men were bad hurted, an' Dick—well, ma'am, I leaned over him jest in time to hear him say, 'Tell her I know she was true an' not to mind.' Then he gave a little ketch of his breath an' dropped back into my arms."
Echo sighed. The tragedy of the desert was very real to her. In the many months that the two men had been away she had lived through it with them in poignant imagination.
"Great hearted Dick!" she said. "I was not worthy of his love. And Jack—where is he?"
"Wait a minute. He wants to know if you can forgive him—if you will take him back."
"Slim!" was the only word Echo uttered, but the volume of love it contained told him everything.
"You needn't say nothin' more. I see it shinin' in your eyes," cried Slim.
"Jack! Jack!" he shouted. "You
derned idot, come a-runnin!"
Payson hurried up from the arroyo within which he had been waiting. "Echo, I have not altogether failed in my mission. I have not brought Dick Lane back, but I hope I come from him bearing something of his loyalty and simple faith. If you ever can
Tango
"Jack!" was her only cry. learn to trust me again—if you ever can learn to love me"—he said to Echo humbly. "Don't be a derned fool, Jack," blurted Slim. "Can't you see she ain't never loved no one else?" "Echo, is it so?" asked Jack eagerly. Slim grinned. Going over to Echo's side, he gave her a slight push, saying, "Go tell him." "Jack!" was her only cry as her husband infolded her in his arms. THE END
A REMARKABLE DECISION
A New York Judge Says Color Must be Considered.
A negro and a white man do not suffer equal humiliation for false arrest in the eyes of the law, according to the Appellate division of the Supreme Court, which sustained an order of Justice Dugro, of the Supreme Court, reducing the amount of damages awarded George Griffin, a Pullman porter, from $2,500 to $300.
The negro was arrested in Montreal, charged with stealing a pocketbuck, but the charge was not sustained and he was released. He brought suit for false arrest against Daniel H. Brady, a New York manufacturer, who has caused his arrest.
Griffin asked for $10,000 damages.
When the suit was tried before Justice Dugro, last November, the justice decided that the verdict of $2,500 returned by the jury was excessive and should be set aside unless the plaintiff stipulated that the verdict be reduced to $300. Counsel for Griffin would not consent to the reduction.
The records in the case which went before the Appellate division disclose interesting remarks to the jury by Justice Dugro, among which were the following:
"I regret, gentlemen, that your verdict is so large, for I must set it aside. No such verdict should stand.
This man was earning less than a dollar a day, according to his own statement; his loss of wages was, therefore, only $2 or $3, and then the humiliation and anxiety of mind.
Must be Considered.
"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 no reason why you should award a million.
"No such verdict as $2,500 ever would stand for a moment in any court. He was a porter and while he is just as good as the President of the United States, and if he is imprisoned wrongfully he should be paid for it, it would be bad argument to say he is just as good in many senses. He would not be hurt just as much if put into prison as every other man would be. If he is a colored man the fact that he is a colored man is to be considered. You can not say he is just the same as a white man when you come to say how much shame he will suffer. He might suffer more.
Communities Also a Factor:
"In one sense a colored man is just as good as a white men, for the law says he is; but he has not the same amount of injury under all circumstances that the white man would have. Maybe in a colored community down South, where white men were held in great disfavor, he might be more injured; but after all this is not that sort of community. In this sort of community, I dare say, the amount of evil that would flow to a colored man from a charge like this would not be .as great as it probably would to a white man. I am satisfied that this plaintiff did not suffer $2,500 damage through that arrest."
THE CALL.
Bishop Coppin was severely plain when he advised that the church, the church by Negroes conform to the present day requirements such as are known in churches by the white people. The situation, however, demanded unmistakable language, since the indications are unmistakably plain that the young Negro is drifting worldward. There are more reasons for this drifting away than an inefficient pulpit, but the inefficient pulpit is one of the greatest reasons if not the very greatest. One of the other reasons is that which the general church is battling with, whatever it may be. To this add pulpit insufficiency and race oppression; the Negro must need be a religious stoie if he is not affected to some degree. Oppression in the bygone days drove the Colored people to the cloister—the sanctuary, whether cabin or field. In these days, strange enough, oppression is driving from the church, declimating its ranks, as it were. They find vent in the many opportunities for amusement or diversion that acts as a foli against crushing defeat and humiliation just as the white people do. Yet judging by the compelling force that drive white men to the woods on Sunday, and to the clubs and saloons of evenings through the week, reckoning that the Colored people are similarly influenced, it is not so strange after all.
But as before stated, the race has other conditions to combat. The pulpit has been endured in the past; it is yet venerated, that of the distant past for the good it has done, and what is stands for, but today is the new order of things. It is expected that the pulpit be ahead of the pew; not alone in the matters of theology, but in those things which pertain to the welfare of the people in general. The schools are doing their duty; really they are ahead of the demand, in that they are turning out thinkers. We do not lose sight of the fact that the lack of demand is owing to lack of race initiative, but speak of conditions as they are found to be. These thinkers and scholars are the subjects of the present and future churches. It goes without much comment that they are expecting their equals in intellect to preach to them, to teach them. Skepticism has a penchant for the scholars, the thinkers, and in order to safe guard against the shoal strong men must be at the fore or in the watch tower. This strength of intellect, when strength is not at the sacrifice of anything. Some seem to feel the humbleness, contrainess are incompatible with, much learning, when much learning simply opens up the vista, the great unknown, the great unexplored, proving the infinite fruiteness of man when contrasted with the Infinite One who made and gave it all.
The diploma is the best sign of the intellectual equipment, ye the individual who can deliver, whether diploma or diplomakers is whom is fitted to stand between the living and the dead, of the true Apostolicship of Jesus Christ as conceived in the scriptures who was found at an early age confounding the wise.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 1909.
The anti-saloon movement is having some reverses.
Memorable Gettysburg field was honored by the presence of the President.
Mrs. Ida Wells Barnett places the total of Negroes lynched within twenty-five years at 3,284.
The Mikado of Japan and ex-Vice-President Fairbanks have been rubbing noses—greeting.
May didn't do its duty as to flowers. The roses and peonies were due along about the 30th in generous quantifies.
Excellent growing weather—a little cool. It is hard on the bugs; they get the pneumonia these chilly, damp nights.
Very strange, Mr. Trotter, that you permit such demonstrations in your community. Perhaps you were down at Columbus.
The Governor's appointment of Michael H. Cain, Democrat, as engineer of the State House stood the test of the court.
Among those graduating at the Indiana school for the blind is Martha Anne Willit. She is accomplished in music as a violinist.
Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, a colored woman, presented Miss Nannie Burroughs, also a colored woman, a check for $500. Well, that's going some.
What's so rare as a day in June? The June poets are in order. Something doing for everybody, Mr. Lowell said, even the clod felt the stir of life.
John Temple Graves, in an address at Carnegie Hall, New York, May 30, praised the colored people, commended their efforts at solving the race problem.
So the American Negro League concluded to take President Taft to task for his policies. What party is recommended that promises better conditions?
The United States Supreme Court has postponed the sentencing of Sheriff Shipp and others of Chattanooga, Tenn. It was to have been given last Monday.
Jesse Fletcher, who killed himself this week, was known as a good friend to the colored people. He was a member of the well-known and wealthy family of Fletchers, of this city.
The Legislature of Florida had the moral courage to stand up for its Negroes in their political rights; it defeated one of those in the recent attempt to disfranchise the Negro voters.
Little Rock, Ark., is in a fair way to get a Carnegie library costing $15.000 for its colored citizens. The City Council is expected to appropriate $1,500 per annum for maintaining it. From indications this will be done.
Mrs. Maggie L. Walker, president of St. Luke's Bank, at Richmond, Va., recently presented Miss Nannie Burroughs a check for $500 to aid in pushing along her work in founding a training school for girls at Washington, D.C.
The Negro American League, at Columbus, O, among other things insisted that President Taft square his policies with the Chicago platform so far as the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments are concerned. What—the amendments themselves, or possible conditions arising and subjected to them?
Nelson Crews, of Missouri, also wants to be Recorder of Deeds at Washington. The gentlemen from the various States are not making much noise about their candidacies. They are simply taking their chances, knowing well enough that all cannot draw prizes. They merely want to be in evidence.
The graduates will be more numerous in the coming year than heretofore. What will he do, with his advanced notions of life? Are places opening up for him that meet his expectation? Not enough of them, we dare say. It is becoming plainer every day that the vocation problem must be studied in order to care for the graduate problem.
The Freeman appreciates invitations to attend commencement exer-
cises at the Western University, Quindarong, Kan.; Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, O.; Livingston College, Salisbury, N. C.; Christiansburg Industrial Institute, Cambria, Va.; Agricultural and Mechanical College, Normal, Ala., and the Curry Normal and Industrial Institute, at Urbana, O.
This bit of non-cheering information from Boston:
"As the result of the clash between Mayor Hibbard and Adjt. Gen. Brigham, Company L, of the Sixth Regiment, the only colored organization in the Massachusetts militia, finds itself excluded from every armory in Boston. The present quarters in Charlestown have been selected by Mayor Hibbard as a new bathhouse and the company has been refused permission by the Adjutant General to occupy a room in any other armory."
Again the country has done whatever was in its power to do honor and reverence to those that fell in its strife for existence. It is meet that this be done, these annual pilgrimages to the tombs, for not only is it mark of high esteem to those that rest there, but the living have an example of the country's gratefulness, for the stern alarm may sound tomorrow or the next day, when we will not be reproached for cold neglect or tardy justice. We shall want our eagles—standards seized by those of feet swift as of him bringing glad tidings or that publisheth peace. So in order to insure this we journey to war's shrine with hearts accord, carrying with us sacrifice, the dearest and best things that also live and die—flowers—feeling to say, "Go thou and sleep with them."
PRESIDENT TAFT AT HOWARD
UNIVERSITY.
Speaking to the colored graduates of Howard University, at Washington, D. C., last week, President Taft said that never at any time has the future of the Negro, as a race, appeared more hopeful than at the present day. The President impressed upon his hearers the fact that it is for the Negroes themselves to work out their own future and to make themselves valuable citizens. Conditions for the Negro in the South, according to the President, are growing better and better. President Taft personally handed parchment rolls to more than 100 candidates for degrees. When the commencement exercises were ended he was escorted to the foundation of the new Carnegie library of the university where he officiated at the laying of the corner stone.
The President evidently enjoyed the privilege of being a real Mason, for he not only applied the customary first dash of mortar, but worked industriously with the silver trowel until he had covered the entire resting place for the well-proportioned stone. Secretary of the Interior Ballinger, Minister Leger, of Haiti, and President Thirkield, of the university, also were called upon to wield the trowel.
FLINT, MICH.
A. B. C.'s TAX WHITE SOX FOR THREE GAMES
Butler's Players Belittle Opponents in
Series-High Pitch Game Ball
HARRY W. JACKSON.
The A. B. C.'s found the White Sox to be the easiest bunch of the season, and played them on their feet, winning three to four against won for the rain interfered—makes Manager Butler feel fearless of any team, in this part of the country. The locals are by no means playing a poor article of ball, and getting into the game is more in evidence now than it was at the beginning of the season. Though they practically have not started the game as it should be played, the faint hope of professional in the localites holding their own against both big and small. The White Sox are counted among the best of the white semi-professionals of the game, and the team's aggregation of the "A Bee Sees" in defeating this strong aggregation of diamond warriors. The first two games were played Sunday afternoon. The A. B. C.'s won both games, shutting out the Sox in both.
Griffin pitched the first game in good form and with good control of the horse. Richchenbach, who pitched for the Sox, gave bases on balls to five batters. Along with pitching the ball where he wanted it, Griffin did some fine finishing and slammed a sphere for two hits. Knight, the kidnapped St. Louis Black Sox, caught behind the bat. Board cut them down at first in first-class style, played with the third and slammed a sphere for two hits. The pitcher's box in the second game was graced by Frank Talbott, of the A. B. C. game: 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 *-7 White Sox. 2 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 -0 4 White Sox, Richchenbach and Dugan. Bases on balls—Off Griffin, 2; off Richchenbach, 5. Struck out—By Griffin, 6; by Richchenbach, 5. Two-base hits—Schaup, Dauss. Two-base hits—Merida. Double plays—Knight to Board to Allen; Allen to Board; Griffin to Merida to Golden bases—Lolla, Long (2). Tries—1:45. Umpire—Adams. Attendance—600.
Name: James
B. B. C's. 3 0 0 0 0 -3
White Sox. 0 0 0 0 0 -0
A. B. B. C's. Talbot and
Knight; White Sox, Hollingsworth, Richenbach and Dugan.
DECORATION DAY GAMES
A second double-header was scheduled for Monday. On account of the rain, which caused the first game to be called for a few minutes, the second game was played the first half of the fourth innning, with the score 3 to 1 in favor of the A. B. C.'s.
And Higbee pitched the opening game, which means the A. B. C.'s couldn't lose. The second game was rattled, he made more put-outs than any of his teammates. Morris, another kidnapped Black Sox, had an off day, "St. Louis," as the fans called him, had several chances, but he couldn't hold the ball. The next game down without any kick, and the newcomer will have to work to make good.
The feature of the game was Higbee's facing three consecutive batters in the first two innings, and the drive brought in Merida and Board for
George Abrams, better known as the "Duck," played for Baden. B.A. C. s on their trip to Louisville, Ky., and West Baden, Ind. Manager Butler no doubt join the team at West Baden.
ATKINS WIN GAME
The Atkins defeated Batesville Sunday.
The pitchers played a good game, but
Saxon, the local finger, proved the better.
R H E.
Atkins ...2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 * 4
Batesville 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 -2 8 2
Batteries-Atkins, Saxon and Schisell;
Batesville, Brooks and Nichol.
A. B. C.'S CONFIDENT OF VICTORY
Victors of White Sox Expect to Defeat Louisville Cubs.
The local A. B. C's will play the Louisville Cubs Sunday afternoon on the latter's grounds. The game will be called at 3:15 at Recusc Park. The Cubs expect to play the game on Sunday so do are slim. Sunday and Monday the A. B. C's beat the White Sox for three games, and were about to take a fourth when the rain stopped the game. As the Cubs are confident they will be in confidence in April, Manager Butler's team is confident that they will bring the eggs home.
FARMERS LOSE TO GREENVILLE
GREENVILLE, Tex. — Farmerville crossed bats with Greenville last Saturday in a double-header, and lost both games.
GIANTS BEAT GIANTS.
Leland Giants Played Louisville Giants Off Their Feet.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Leland Giants, of the "Windy City" league, played here Thursday of last week, and defeated the Louisville Giants by a score of 7 to 2. Rueba' Foster pitched for the visiting Giants.
TIGERS TRY THEMSELVES
AGAINST MISSouri CLUB
Hard Hitting and Fast Fielding Result in Score of 13 to 0 in Favor of Green's Aggregation.
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ST. LOUIS. Mo.—The Tigers defeated the Missouri Club, Sunday, at Handlans' Park, 13 to 0. The Missouri Club could not go to Stevenson, getting only three shots. The Tigers hitting Tigers pounded Porter all over the lot for seven runs in two innings. He was relieved by Kimble in the third, but the vicious Tigers had no mercy on him, hitting him at will with a total of six runs against him. Score by innings: R. H. E. Tigers .5 2 0 0 5 0 1 0 * -131 5 2 Mo. Club.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 3 6 Batteries—Missouri Club, Porter, Kimble and Harris; Tigers, Stevenson and Carey. White, Eldridge, of the Tigers. Home run —Flurls. Umpire—Tooley.
Kentuckians Divide Honors with Cin
cys, of Cleveland, Ohio-Double
Doubly
BY JESSE PALMER:
Special to THE FREEMAN.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Louisville Cubs took a vigorous stab at the strong defense of the Cincinnati. Cincinnati is the best aggregation of ball tossers seen at Reccius Park this season. Watson and Wallace carried off the fielding and defense, and the Fielder Rockstuhl played big league ball in favor for the Cincinnies. Following the score:
Cincys .3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 —
Cincys .3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 5 —
Batteries—Clincys, Feeney and Buck*
Cubs, Martin and Mitchel. Hits—Clincys,
6; Cubs, 11. Two-base hits—Booker, Collins
and Feeney. Double play—Wallace.
Cruck out—By Feeney, 3; by Martin, 4.
Bases on the Ball—Off Feeney, 3. Errors
—Clincys, Clincys, Clincys. Time of game—one hour,
50 minutes. Umpire—Nutter.
MONDAY'S GAME
The Cincys tried to break the winning streak of the Cubs, and came close to do it. They scored on both sides. The score was 5 to 4 in favor of the Cincys, and people began to call them the "Captain Booker, the last batter, with two down. Pitcher Moor gave the captain one to his liking. It was the longest hit season by a Cubs player. 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 0-5
Cubs ..... 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 Buck
Batteries—Cincys, Moor and Buck 4
Louisville Cubs, West 6, Mitchell,
Hittsieville Cubs, West 6, two-boat
—Emory, Home run—Booker, Double
play—Booker, Wallace and Martin. Struck
on—By Moor, 5; by rest, 4. Bases on
pitched ball—Mitchell, Emory. Errors,
Cincys, 3; Cubs, 5. Umpire—Nutter.
NOTES OF THE GAMES.
Wallace continues to furnish gilt-edged ball around second base. Tommy Adams and Emory left to play. Andy Badens. Two good players. Hope you both success.
That was the first chance that Emory has had this season. Nice Jim.
Little Mitchell is still holding his own.
In earth would stop monkeying he could play with a ball.
West pitched a good game, but his support was very ragged at times.
If you can't win, don't let the other fellows win.
Brother Trible will be with us again next week.
Briosec, Emory and Cyenne took care of everything that came their way.
The A. B. C.'s, of Indianapolis, will play tomorrow (Sunday). The game will be called at 3:15 p.m. M. nutter will wumire.
Broker made the home run in Monday's game by sending the ball over right field fence.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 27—For the first time in two years the Leland Giants, of Chicago, visited here yesterday and played one game of baseball against the Willis Towers Sox in the first two runs and Broadway. The Chicago's heavy hitting and the famous "Rube" Foster's pitching played a prominent part in the visitors winning the game by a score of 7-6. The Giants played two runs in the first inning, while the Leland Giants were unable to score until the fourth inning. Hale of the Giants, pitched a splendid game throughout the nine innings. The Giants were at his mercy. The Leland Giants showed that they were fully up to their reputation in playing fast and snappy ball. While it was not expected that the local players were at the visitors, they played a very creditable game, closest that "Rube" and his men have had since their Southern series. Some star playing was done by Hahn, Wright, Toller and Hale. Pugh, Walton and William
Glants. "The game furnished an excellent opportunity for Lancaster to see the weakest in Chicago Giants, said "Rube" Foster, "should enable the team to be a winner hereafter." After the fifth inning, the Giants were instructed their ability to do quick and fast work, and in twenty-five minutes they played four innings. They left for West Chicago in the ninth and then to Chicago. The local Giants will play the Collegians of Nashville Sunday and Monday. The score: R. H. E. Lelands . . . 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 - 710 3 Louisville 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 5 6 WEST BADEN. Ind. May 28—The Chicago Leland Giants found plenty to do-to-day in defeating the West Baden Prunles, 1 to 0. The contest was a pitcher's match, until the twelfth inning, when the Giants scored on a safe hit to deep center. Score: Lelands . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1—1 Wheatley . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 Batteries—Ball and Booker; Daugherty and Pierce.
WEST BADEN, BADEN, May 29—The Leeland Giants easily defeated the West Baden Sprudels, 1 to 1, knocking out three home runs. The Sprudels' only chance to score was on Lyons' home run. Score: ..... 1 3 5 10 13 Sprudels ..... 0 0 0 1 0 0 0—1 Batteries—Gatewood and Strothers; Davis, Lyons and Gordon.
COLLEGIANS LOSE THREE
GAMES TO GIANTS
Kentuckians Win First Game by Hitting Hard in Ninth Frame—Make Big Score in Monday's Game.
By CAREY B. LEWIS.
On Monday the Giants played the Collegians a double-header. The Giants simply were being won at a score of 15 to 3. Bates, a utility man of the Giants, pitched the first game, and it would have been a shut-out for the Giants. The Giants, made a long hit, and this was followed by many others. The Giants had Johnson, the pitcher for the Collegians, at the end of the game. The Giants, made a long hit, and this was followed by many others. The Giants had Johnson, the pitcher for the Collegians, at the end of the game. The visitors changed positions during the game, but this did not help them. The second game was wone pitcher, who played a score of 12 to 4. Score of the first game:
Collegians ..... 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0—3
Glants ..... 2 1 5 1 1 0 5 0 0—1
BASEBALL NOTES.
William Lee, an old baseball player, is the umpire for the Giants. Captain "Rube" of the Collegians, stated to your correspondent that his decisions were the best they had had since being on the road. He has been a great help needed in giving their patrons the best in the baseball market. Two days this week they play the Cuban Stars, genuine proft players. Hale's team has not been beaten this season on a local field. Hale is young, and with the proper success, they likely develop into a successful pitcher. It is reported that Coleman will take the captaincy of the Giants. Coleman is a great deal of influence over the players. There are but few ball games in the country where the ladies are treated more well than the men, and have special reserved seats right in front of the battery, protected from being hit by a heavy wire. Their attendance this season even, and the ball team appreciates it.
Dallas Carter and the rest of the team is getting down to real fine ball playing, and the team appreciates that grand playing don't win the game.
The fans of Louisville are glad to know that the team is still so much argument and unnecessary squabbling on the field during a game. The patrons come to see ball play, and not a dishearten the Giants tane their trip South President Tom Young expects to accommodate the team's treasurer, also expects to take a few days off to see his men return victorious.
Take a Walnut-street car and get off at the first stop for the Glants' park.
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prove helpful and encouraging. He said that Y. M. C. A. work was a success all over the country, and that the work of C. H. Bullock stands well with that of the other members of the association, presided at the meeting, and a number of musical selections were given by the association's quartet. The Coke Street joke band, headed at the Jackson Street Methodist Church at night. Last Monday morning he addressed the Ministers' Alliance, and at night he delivered an address to the group, the Scribner High School, given Albany, and which Prof. Roberts is principal. His subject was "Not Honor, but Service."
Rev. L. H. Brown went the limit Monday night in entertaining the Ministers' Alliance at the West Chestnut Street Methodist Church, of which he is pastor. The members of his congregation, with the assistance of his management, gave the first presentation of its kind ever given in Louisville. The affair was not only enjoyable, but was productive of much Christian fellowship and brotherly feeling between the various denominations.
Dr. Brown was recently elected president of the Alliance, and he took this opportunity to present his honor. Under the administration of Dr. Brown the congregation of the Chestnut Church purchased the building of the church and the six years' stay great success has been manifested along Christian and moral lines. The banquet speeches were delivered in the main auditorium of the church. Ministers from all parts of the city were present, and eulogized Dr. Brown. The banquet speeches were rev. R. L. Dickerson acted as master of ceremonies. Later the guests of the evening repaired to the basement, where the banquet chair had prepared an eight-course supper. The banquet room was handsomely decorated, and the table was tastily trimmed. The banquet chair were delivered by speakers who were on the program, and Dr. L. H. Brown responded eloquently and feelingly. The program was important that other ministers of the city will follow in the footsteps of Dr. Brown.
In all religious and social life of the race the women play a prominent part in city organization. The city organized for the purpose of doing good either for the church or some charitable organizations, and for the race and individuals as well. A recent organization is that of the Carnation Club of the Chestnut Methodist Church. It is the secret. It is positively known that they
hope at a certain time of the year to come forward to do something that will be pleasing and beneficial. Thursday at the home of Mrs. Robert W. Vaughn, 531 Twelfth street. Questions on how to be of benefit to the church were discussed. Mrs. Fannie Waugh, the pastor of the church, the club upon the violin, accompanied by Mrs. Vaughn. "The Real Worth of Woman" was the subject of an address by club members were invited to the dining room, where a delightful course dinner was served by the hostess. The weeks old, and it was reported that there was $15 in the treasury. One of the most zealous workers of the club is Mrs. Mattie C. Allman, the owner of the club; are: Mrs. Nannie Johnson, president; Mrs. Emma Pryor, treasurer; Mrs. Johnie Mason, assistant secretary. "Those present at the meeting were: Mennonite Jillian Tucker, Ella Vaughn, Fannie Williams, Nannie Johnson, Annie Martin, J. E. Mason, Cora Carter, Eddie Rhea, Fannie Lee and C. B. home of Mrs. Nannie Johnson, on West Walnut street.
Dr. L. G. Jordan, secretary of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board, is in the East. He usually tours the country during the summer months, giving inspiration and encouragement to the students field. This week he is in Jersey City, but is expected home soon. Miss Lucy Flint is the chief bookkeeper, and is doing much of the work during his absence.
A few more weeks and the hearts of the graduates of the Central High School will be gladdened by fond parents and friends who came to visit us and sing. School Board hand the graduates their diplomas. This will be a happy occasion. We recall ten years ago when fifty-one of our receive a similar parchment. Aiming to carry on the tradition and orate. It was an occasion long to be remembered. Small tokens were placed upon the pedestal of remembrance with the flowers given. But far more did most of them appreciate the kindness of their loving fathers and mothers to send them to school, that they might be prepared for the battle and conquer. Miss Spratt Brown, one of the most thorough and practical teachers of the public schools, in her alumni address, told us that we were just at the commencement for a preparation of honest and industri-
Such a place has filled a long-felt need among the young men of the city, for it will be a place of dives and intelligent young men loaf around dives and places of vice. This, however, is a mistake, but Mr. Claxton's place meet the demand, or young men meet the demand, or young men meet the pool or billiards. Pool and billiards are being put in Y. M. C. A.'s all over the city. Young men like the city. Young men like these innocent games, and they are going to have them, Mr. Claxton's is the place to go. He merely has on sale cigars, tobacco and alcohol, and for this reason his place is quiet and orderly. Persons passing can not hear one word that is being uttered in his place, and for this reason his place is quiet and orderly. So extensive has become his patronage during the past three weeks that he will be forced to put in two more new tables, and for this reason his place is popular in this city, and Mr. Claxton has done a wise thing in meeting the demand.
Mr. Claxton is formerly of Paris, Ky., being attended the Central High School. He caught the business spirit, and opened up a business he thought would suit him. From the school of patronage that is given him daily and Sunday, indications are that it will rank as one of the best businesses in its kind in the city. The young men are appreciating the courtesy and business methods with which he is carrying on the enterprise, and are giving him liberal support.
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A concert was given last Friday night at Macauley's Theater by two hundred pupils of the Central High School, under the guidance of Prof. D. L. Lawson, principal of the school.
He was assisted at the piano by Miss Winifred Lang during the rendition of the song "Are the Messengers?" "Away to the Woods," and other big musical numbers.
The feature of the evening's program was the solo work of Desiree Desner Barret, who wowed splendid audiences and took the solo part of "Inflammatus" with perfect ease.
The instrumental solo of Prof. Roy Thielen was the solo part of Prof. Barret given in a faintting and interesting manner, and was the delight of the evening.
He responded to an encore.
The most pleasing member of the evening Together Children. There Is a Great Camp Meeting in the Promised Land." The solo part was the promised part. The graded piano Fak University. "Jean," a tone solo, was sung by Dr. Wilson Ballard. The entertainment was quite a musical success.
Most of the people came to hear of the $5,000, but this was not given out. Until the business methods of the institution are run like those of the Y. M. C. A., it can not be expected that the public out in large numbers, no matter who sings.
It must be admitted that the chorus was well drilled, and that our good and honorary conductor, Mr. McClellan, the palm. To us it looked as though it meant the passing of Prof. G. M. McClellan. The girls looked pretty on the stage, and their costumes were in keeping with the occasion. Best of all, they sang as though they knew what they were doing, and they danced and entertained the musicale. Next year let Prof. Lawson remember the Old Folks' Home or the Red Cross Sanitarium.
Miss Tibbs, of Chicago, will be in the city on Thursday of this week to attend the "Prodigal Son," an oratorio to be performed by the direction of Prof. Roy Tibbs. Miss Tibbs will stop with Miss G. A. Lattimore during her stay, but will be shown the city brother, Roy Tibbs, the popular musician.
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One of the members of the "Black Cabinet" that is expected to hold the brother in line during the next election is William C. Hall, the mayor of City Hall, and is one of those Negroes who is not afraid to speak out for the Negro's rights, regardless of the bosses' dictation or whims. He is first a Negro, but he is not afraid to speak out for Negro being satisfied with just a few jobs of no consequence, and at the same time give the Republicans 10,000 votes every election. These are not only his sentiments, but of every true Negro in the city. Mr. Leonard is a Mason, and one of the leaders in the United Brothers of Friendship, an organization that is the strongest in the city of Louisville among Negroes. The letter of R. Claxton will be published in the columns of THE FREEMAN next week. It was quite a shock to the city of Louisville when a Negro from Louisville's leading colored citizens, Mr. Claxton's outspoken opinion against what he terms duplicity and chicery upon the part of the City Hall Republicans has forced the g. o. p. leaders to pay at-
Mr. Claxton cites instances of the city administration deliberately throwing the ball to a man who was a meager representation at the "pie counter." Mr. Claxton was an applicant for license inspector, and the machine threw him the ball. Mr. Claxton said he and not a Negro, and some of the
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would-be leaders, including the "Black Cabinet," claim that it is too early to kick.
Mr. Claxton is an honorable citizen of this community, and the letter has expressed the sentiments of most of the thoughtful and intelligent Negroes of the city, especially those who are students of local politics.
Teachers' Institute will be held Saturday for the last time this year at the Central High School, Dr. W. H. Perry presiding.
Right after our visit to Henry Watterson, in company with Prof. Charles Moore, organizer of the Negro Business League, came the editorial on the NEGRO organizing Book Club. To-day he takes a strong whack at Schippe, of Chattanooga, and the frenched people that city. God bless "Marse" Henry; he
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capital within reach to back the project,
and experienced business men are confirmed
to have the proven business investment,
as the promoters are in charge to
command bookings of the highest drawing
power. Colored shows that have appea-
nated. Washington always been greeted by crowded houses, and with
strong attractions, it is not doubted that
the interest could be maintained at a
high level. The season. It is understood that the management will be given over entirely to Negro heads.
The Order of St. Luke, the headquarters of which richest, and Vera said to be arranging for the establishment of a branch bank in this city.
"The Revellers," a comedy-drama, which had its premier in this city last week, carried quite a number of colored performers, who gave a good account of them.
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The suggestion that a scholarship be established at Wilberforce University as a testimonial to the services of Senator Robert F. Wilberforce, being accepted here with no small degree of enthusiasm. "The Wilberforians," an organization numbering about forty, made a contribution to take up the matter with a vigorous hand. Under the leadership of President W. A. Joiner, a canvass will be needed for organization, and the committee embracing such representative men and women as Register W. T. Vernon, J. A. Lankford, General Henry Forrest, Mrs. J. A. Lankford, Mrs. Mary Hewlett, Mrs. J. S. Coage, Mrs. M. E. Cheeks, Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hurst, Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Blagburn, Rev. L. M. Beckett, Misses Lucy Hamilton Nokes and Laura E. Joiner, will be called upon to propose. Full instructions as to the amount necessary for the support of a single scholar or a number of cholars will be proposed. Full instructions as to the amount necessary for the support of a single scholar or a number of cholars will be proposed. The suggestion for the Forbes scholarship will be with Mrs. Patricia Robison, of Oro, Me.
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Thanks to the progressive colored citizens of Freestone county, Texas, our Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Texas, led the team to the limelight in a new and highly practical fashion. A town situated on the Trinity & Brazos Valley Railroad, about eight-seven miles south of Tulsa, has a large number of Americans who are Arvo-Americans, and has been named "Kelly Miller," as a tribute of their appreciation of his work for the advancement of the race. The town is divided into 312 lots, each block being 200 feet square. The public square is to be dedicated to the memory of the beloved leader, Wrigley Dunce. Washburn University is disbanding a dardonable pride over the popularity that Prof. Miller has won at the hands of his fellow-countrymen in every section of the land, and particularly in Texas, where he has been so signally and permanently lost.
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The Illinois politicians "of color" who aspire to be known as national leaders are sitting up of nights trying to take on the "Sucker State," the Hon. William Lorimer, Among those busiest with the tape-line are Assistant Register of the Treasury, John C. Bucker, Col. John R. Marshall, Major R. R. Jackson, Dr. M. A. Majors and other Cook county patriots, the majority of the fat job now held down by Brother Adams Walter R. Farmer, who has the advantage of hailing from both Illinois and Mississippi, expected the ground with a vardisht on an earl of sheep prepared to snake off a choice claim, independent of Scooter brethren of either State, with Senator his alternating currents of "influence." The Illinois situation is threatening to give somebody trouble ere long.
The canvass for subscriptions to the Y. M. C. A. goes merrily on.
A cablegram from Commissioner Emmett J. Scott, from Monrovia, Liberia states that the party has finished its trip in Liberia proper, and are ready to follow. Before sailing however, he is making some investigations at Sierra Leone, and will touch at Debra and Canada and observe the trip has been pleasant and informing, but Mr. Scott adds that he half "homesick," and will not be sorry to follow the path of the setting sun, leading
R. W. THOMPSON.
THE STAGE
[He is of the team of Fiddler & Shelton
and has for many years delighted great
audiences through his ability to render
selections in many kinds of dialect, cor-
rectly.]
It 'so' is rainin' on ma h'art, lil' gal,
An' de clouds dey's gittin' moughty da'k
lil' gal?
What's a reason? Ah kin tell;
On his die heat yo's caused a spell!
An' since den I ainn't well, lil' gal.
It 'so' she 'boi lightmin' struck, lil' gal!
Des cann't eat no kin'a-truck, lil' gal;
You 'koin talk' yoe no kin'a-truck, lil' gal;
So 'boi an' le an' lease,
But you's got dis pain to ease, yo' ill gal.
Wig, de rain hail lab stopped at las' ill gal,
An' de clouds is moughty nigh pas' ill gal
Sun done come out clean an' bright,
Wig
An' lawwe! but I don't. I use all right, dat'il gail!
Since she say I don't. I use all right, dat'il gail!
Bowman and St. Clair are filling an engagement this week at the Rose Theater, Centralia, Wash.
Carita Day and her "picks" played to crowded houses at the Unique Theater, Minneapolis, Mimi., last week.
Mrs. Mattle Wade, of S. Omaha, Neb., who sings soprano and alto at the same time, will appear in a public in the early fall.
The Whitman Sisters opened Joed & Glostein's Airdom at Jacksonville, Fla., last week, with the s. r. o. sign every night.
E. B. Dudley would like to hear from Ed Fujie at once. Business of much importance. Please address at once to 445 South Fourth avenue, Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
James H. and Jessie Harris closed with F. L. Mahara's Minstrel May 5, and are now filling a summer engagement in the East, under the management of S. H.
Henry and Caldwell, after eight years' separation, have joined hands again to embark in vaudeville. The team will be known as the One Billy Caldwell and Len W. Henry.
Powell's Minstrel opened their summer season at Lenscene Park, Wednesday, May 13 at Tennessean Park, and turned out about five hundred people at the first performance.
Harrison Stewart, featured comedian of the Pekin Theater Stock Company, Chicago, on the evening of his birthday, which may be on October day, had as his guest Miles Mistress Mrs Mistress Russell, to supper at the Pekin Cafe.
E. B. Dudley spent an enjoyable time at his home, Darlington, S. C., last week, and gave Frank Keith, who is the FREEMAN representative of that city, plenty of good news for his many patrons. Mr. Dudley wishes to be remembered to the old home boys.
Frank Nichols, the monologist, writes that he is making quite a hit in vaudeville, singing his new song, "T Ain't Going to Bother Nobody 'thought Some Bothers Me." Best regards to S. H. Dudley to Bother Nobody 'thought Some Bothers Me." They seem to keep me busy in California.
Misses Oma Crosby and Mayme Selly, two of the old Pekin ponies, who gained much prestige at that noted theater in Dusky Valentine act, playing Luna Park, Pittsburg, Pa., last week, and received many commendable press notices for their clever singing and dancing.
Sylvester Russell, who is now located in Chicago, is residing at the home of his friend, the late John Hammond, his vacation. Mr. Williams is a contortionist, but has now retired from the stage to enter into a more profitable vocation. He has combined Russell the use of the combination library with the use of the book, which a new set of encyclopedia's has been added. Mr. Russell is now publishing a local advertiser's magazine.
J. Elmer Spyglass, described as a world-renowned baritone, of Toledo, Ohio, will make his initial appearance in Washing-ton Church, in a classical recital. He sings in English, German, French and Italian, and been heard to advantage in Paris, Munich, and Berlin. Art and musical centers of Europe. He will be assisted by Miss Charlotte Wallace, contritto, H. Leonard Jeter, 'cellist,' H. L. Europe, accompanist. The proceeds will go to the benefit of the Home for Friendless Girls, of which Mrs. Rosetta E. Lawson is president and man-
S. T. DUNSMORE'S MIGHTY
MINTRELS.
S. T. Dunsmore's Mighty Modern Minstrel Company, with the Ringling Shows, sadly regrets the death of the great colli- comedian, Ernest Hogan, who was known as the king of the company. They also regret that the company present at the funeral, on account of their train being late into getting into Paterson, N. J. was their desire to take the band over in the summer and endure of services free of charge. All members of the pany are well and keep jolly. George Mc- oce is still keeping the bunch laughing. W. O. Barbour, our car comedian, is still on the
CULLIGAN'S NASHVILLE STUDENTS.
Showing to good time in Oregon and Washington. L. McDuff, our band leader, has salom on the 25th and went to Portland to renew acquaintances with his many friends who are with the Sells-Photo studio and had a meeting joining us in The Dalles, Ed L. Anderson ends best wishes to all. The Mitchells, Fronn and Rose, still entertain our audience, satisfaction in their singing, talking, dance and specialty, as also does Walter Jones in his musicalous La She, our slick wire artist, is no second rater as a novelty artist. McDuff Mitchell send regards to Owlsley, Boosler, Taylor and Prince and the Patti show.
BANQUET FOR V. P. HOLDEN & CO.
The grandest event of the season was the arrival of V. P. Holden and his Dixie Land Mines to be highly entertained on May 24, 1998, in Ohio. The reception hall was beau-
diorated and brightly illuminated, and an excellent program was rendered by Shelton Brennan, the Chairman of the members of the profession. Raulston H. Hewitt was master of ceremonies. The committee arrangements was Messrs. Arthur Walker, and Sounders. A sumptuous repast was
as Mr. Holden entered the banquet hall, and Sounders was Mr. in his honor. Then followed M. M. Hewitt, soprano, soprano and star of the company, Frosty Moore, comedian; Miss Rosa Payne, comedian; Criger, subtreates. The proprietor of the show Starlight buffet has the pleasure of own-
ing one of the swellest buffets and cafes in
the city. The evening was pleasantly
spent, attended, and wished, saying "Long live the Starlight!"
and regarded to friends in
and out of the street.
"THE DIXIELAND SPECTACLE."
One of the big features at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition is "The Dixie-100 Hatchett and thirty-six-formers, headed by James Lacy's band of thirty pieces. Mr. Lacy also has charge of the three pieces. Seemingly it is something out of the ordinary to the Westerners to see such a large and well-trained chorus of colored gentlemen, and judging from the fact that they are all performing every performance, it is quite an advertisement. The opening day, June 1, the weather was quite chilly for a summer's day, nevertheless the crowds were anxious to see the only Negro show on the grounds. The judges are just as happy as larks, and will be able to dance 18 with big rolls of greenbacks and gold, and will surprise the many Windy City prophets who predicted they would dwell in the contrary, they are dwellings in nice, comfortable rooms, built especially for the occasion, where they can enjoy themselves. THE FREEMAN every week. All are well.
LUNA PARK VAUDEVILLE OPENS.
May 3 Messrs. Smith & Wester opened their luna Park Park Vaudeville at Chattanooga, Tenn., to capacity business. The show is the best talent of the South. Billy Kersands, the king of mistressly, who, with Mrs. Kersands, is summering with David Smith, gave us some very encouraging remarks and furnished us with a modern conveniencer visitor, which adds much to our success. Our house is a large one, well ventilated, and furnished with all modern conveniencer furniture, the singing and dancing part of the show. We have the greatest kid buck dancers of the South, are with us, and keep the house in continual motion. We bid fair to become the greatest dancers of their race. Regards to all the profession.
A RABBIT'S FOOT COMEDY CO.
The company is in Alabama. Everybody is well and greeted everywhere by pleased and appreciative audiences. Our parade and concert band is par excellence. Our band is the best in De Costa, William Washington and Herbert Lewis, comes in nightly for unstinted praise, as does Mack Allen, our wire walker. Willie Sleim, in the principal role, is the best in Hopkins is all that could be desired. Miss Eff Means, our soubrette and dancer, comes in for a lion's share of the applause. John Henry Jackson, as one of the principal musicians, is doing nicely, as is also Joe Means. Will Goff Kennedy and wife joined at Talladega, Ala. He is one of the old original members. He comes in with his band and Goldie, one of our charming soubrettes, is singing one of the season's song successes with telling effect. Our fifteen-piece band plays standard and popular music, which he up and talk. Everybody sends regards to friends in and out of the profession.
DIXIE PARK AUDITORIUM, NEW
ORLEANS, LA.
The Kenner & Lewis Amusement Company presents Joseph Taylor's comedy one act, "Only a Barrel of Flour. Cast: Mr. Bradstreet, a flour merchant; Mr. Zebra, a barber; and Mr. Goodwin, an good-timer, Joseph Taylor; Mama Banks, his better half, Sidney Silcoleman; Billy, Bradstreet's driver, out for a good time; Kenner, Slowly moving; Givin's girl, first meeting of Old Banks and Bradstreet; after a social drink, Bill makes the weight; the good time; Banks' house; the discovery of Banks' bank; Old Milk, Midnight Kernion, the girl with the zilers; Miles Coleman, artistic dancers and singers; Kenner & Lewis, the people's favorite entertainers and singers, and singers and suburban singers sang a song, "It's Hard to Love Somebody When Somebody Don't Love You." and made a big hit; Joseph Taylor, king of the slack artists; Prof. Moncrief, the soubrette; Prof. Moncrief's moving pictures. June 6 "A Pipe Dream" will be given.
ALLEN'S TROUBAADOURS AT LIN COLN PARK, NEW ORLEANS.
Allen's Troubadours presented the musical farce, "Gimme My Money," last Sunday at Lincoln Park, with the following scene: Opening scene, interior of a saloon on Franklin street. Cast of characters: Stick Gin Mose, G. W. Allen; Mrs. Hot Head Mose, Mme. (Lazell Price), Mrs. Bad Head Mose, Mme. (Ralph Richard Carr); Tom Bad Eye, Jas. Brown; John Blue Bill, the bartender, Joseph Plummer; Bad Blackwell, the police, John Weatherpoon, the dog in this act, Mme. Bad Eye, Mme. G. W. Specialties—Daisy Reynolds, "Oh, Miss Malina!" The Hobo Quartet, Brown, Carr, Plummer, Steward; Allen, Lazell & Co. Just One, Dearie, Joseph Plummer, Specialties—Eve Reynolds, Lazell and Allen (made a big hit). "If Your Heart Is Right, You Can Do Me No Wrong." Ed Steward, "On a Monkey Honeymoney." Misses Lazell, Reynolds, Carr and Lee, "Let's Go Back to Baby
"Gimme My Money"—Cast of characters: Coal Chute Watson, G. W. Allen; Mrs. Sookie Watson, Ed. Axalor Price; Mrs. Jones, Ed Steward. This act supported by entire company.
COMMENTS ON CARLISLE AND BAKER.
"An attractive program is put forward at the Royal Hippodrome this week, and the crowded state of the auditorium at each performance is noted and is appreciated by the public. The Coloured Aristocrats' is the title of a musical sketch presented by the Carlisle and Baker Company. This is one of those prove themselves talented players on the planforte. They play with much skill and spirit, and their singing also is highly appreciated. The dances and acts with abundance of 'go,' and her efforts meet with the fullest approbation. The fourth member of the combination is got-up as a conventional dance, and of this turn is very enjoyable, and at the close the quartet of performers were recalled again and again."
"Carlisle and Baker made a great hit with their original musical novelty, 'The Coloured Aristocrats,' at The Empire. As the title implies, the company are a musical ensemble, deserve to rank quite above the average. The two male members possess voices of exceptionally fine timbre, and were heard to adhere to the composition, while their piano playing was a revelation of lightness of touch."
SPIKES BROS. IN ARIZONA.
Spikes Brothers' Comedy Stars are making a decided hit through the Territories of Arizona and New Mexico with a company of twenty people. The brass band, fatally injured all over the show. The show is cleaning up nightly. It is headed by Spikes Brothers, novy nov
ALLEN'S MINSTRELS.
P. L. Jenking writes :
We are still making a hit nightly with both band and show, and the crowds go away highly pleased. The olo will soon be materially strengthened by an act which comes from the faith behind our capable and accomplished manager, Mr. Allen. Bill Richardson, the Florida funmaker, sends regards to Stella Smith and Son De Zon. William Fisher, euphonium player, who was recently very ill, has been completely recuperated from the fatal marvelous recuperative powers being in evidence is at work again, and sends regards to all friends. McCammon made a flying trip to Paris, Tex. recently. He sends regards to Marshall and Ernest Royal, and says, How do you like matrimony? Pearl Moppin, hoop roller and trombone underling Cubosew Polka" at high noon daily at the M. Jeffrey Hall recently went into solo work, renders a trombone solo. Both gentlemen receive much praise from the public at each of their creative contacts. G. B. Brooks sends regards to H. Q. Clark and bunch. B. Nunan sends regards to J. H. Willett. Philip Williams, of Alexandria, La., our ballad songster, sends regards to the profession. Johnnie Smith sends regard to Hamilton and Jerry.
Robert Miller is much bereaved over the recent death of his beloved grandmother, which occurred very recently at Yazoo and has the sympathy of the entire company.
FLORIDA BLOSSOMS
The Florida Blossoms Company is still doing s. r. o. business in North Carolina. The show is leaving a reputation that none of its kind can reach. It is well put to use in a caroline Price Price, pleasing him with that kind of yell when he comes in as "Mundy" in the last act, opens the show by taking two and three encores singing "Good Evening; an archetype with that kind of yell" as a hooler roller. Eddie Miller, our rising comedian, is cleaning up with "Old Black Crow." Miss Dolla Smith is carrying them with "Play with the ball," and she is sure a woman as a hooler roller. The Fishers, Cora and Larney, are surprising the country with their new act entitled "Music, Mirth and Mrs. Ars. she is sure a woman with her feet. Lester the house scream with his late prescription for side pleuris. Clarence Stewart, Florida's most famous comedian, keeps the house scream from start to finish and singing "T Didn't Ask." So I Don't Know. The roster is as follows: E. B. Dudley, bandmaster and orchestra leader; Walter Child, solo cornet; clarinet; Clarence Stewart and Ed Miller first and second altos; George Christian, bartone; John H. Tobias, first trombone; Milford, Pater, second trombone; little drum; clarinet; Clarence Stewart and Ed Miller first and second altos; George Christian, bartone; John H. Tobias, first trombone; Milford, Pater, second trombone; little drum; Clarence Stewart and Ed Miller first and second altos; George Christian, bartone; John H. Tobias, first trombone; Milford, Pater, second trombone; little drum; Cloud Glover, bass drum, Some band and show! Kind regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Prof. Keith, and he says, "White me, Ed Frye, Address 445 Fourth avenue, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Imported news," Little Joe Miller regards Worthy our own Messrs. Douglas Worthy our own laughing ares are laughing on both sides of their faces. They say that the ghost will never get crippled and get unable to walk—don't fear this ghost, Clarence Stewart and Larney Flower Fisher send regards to S. T. Dunsmore's and P. G. Lowery's bunch. S. C. Catlett, our scene artist, is with us, and I'm in the rain for the season. Miss Estella Smith is doing nicely as belle of the ball.
CARLISLE AND BAKER PRESENT.
ING NEW NOVELTY.
EMPIRE HIPPODROME,
BRISTOL, ENGLAND, MAY 20, 1909.
Mr. ELFORD
We will produce our newest idea in America as soon as the managers will let us come back. We have written the act in the book, and we will teach it to the classic works down to refined ragtime, and we think that any person of our race that sees the act will and can be proud of George sends his best regards to you. We will teach you how to be friends in and out of the profession. We enclose billings and clippings, so you can see what the people think of us over here. We would like to send you at any time. Yours respectfully,
CARLISLE & BAKER.
FIDDLER & SHELTON
VISIT THEIR OLD HOME
Big Time Shown Them—Both Make Banquet Orators.
The recent visit of Messrs. Fiddler & Shelton to Indianapolis, their home, created a great deal of stir in the professional world. The moment of their stay here was made a busy one for the two very popular actors. The Summer League club members did not have to wait for the next quets, in which the best brands—of songs and jokes predominated. Always good old stories were told about the old times the two aids of old Hooslerdom spent with the great men.
Did you ever hear "Jake" Fiddler make an after-dinner speech? If you haven't you have missed a great deal. He's the Chaucey M. Depew of his race. It seems that he was a great old home; he is ever signaled to dine out, and surely speaks as though he would not get good things to eat unless he spoke for them. When he is prepailed upon to say something, Fiddler usually takes a minute to explain what he is saying, loses no time in delighting you with some of his ready wit and humor. From then on he goes, saying things that will make your eyes wet from laughter, and as quick as he can, he will say they call him, can be very serious, just as much so as he is funny. I remember that one night at a banquet which was given in Mr. Fiddler's honor he became very serious while making one of those speeches. You were told that he would say "r's", "d's" and "o's" very forcibly when speaking, and that night, when he was
laying stress on the 'letters mentioned, a sprinkle of water would escape from his lips every time. When he got to the middle of his speech, in fun, about all the perseverance, and the long table had slipped out one by one the rubber coats on. Where they obtained them I do not know, but they had them, and many persons were wet about the time Harry had finished. Talk about being serious! He was seriousness itself.
Now, for curtain speeches get R. Byron Shelton, and you've got the goods, par excellence. Just give him a pencil to play with, and let an audience be ever so noisy, Shelton must be their attention, and he does not do so by raising his voice to the utmost. When he enters upon the stage of a noisy, aplaudiated performance, he assumes the most intense expression though the very crux of the performances hung on what he has to say, and at the same time drops his voice to the lowest height, when he had started to make one of his curly hairs speeches, a young lady steps up to the stage and hands him a bunch of onions with a large pink ribbon bow neatly tied in, turning to her seat, said: "Don't you think it ever make your bow?" Everybody thought it was in the play except "Ruby."
CHARLES D. MARSHALL.
M'CARVER AND ROBINSON BIG
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Indianapolis Audiences Well Pleased With Their Work.
Billy McCarver and Blondie Robinson, billed as the "Brazilian Eccentrics," are appearing at the English Opera House, billed as a show in a splendid room. As has been stated by the keeper, it is truly an act for the eye, for the way the two real artists are being received in the highest priced house in town is proof that the kind that they are giving the public the show is not all headline acts in fashionable vaudeville should give. What the average theater-goer most likely enjoy greatly about the act is that nothing like all other Negro acts. They up, dance, sing and work their stage business altogether different from all other teams. It looks as though they have figured out and originality is everything. Billy McCarver is a comedian that you can roll run across every month in the year, but you can also be clever and a performer who does things not to be imitated. What strikes the man of color wonderfully is his make-up and costume and pantomime business. He can do it, and you can not wonder "stall," being ingested to it. Not once does Billy resort to any of the old slap-stick business; instead, he is ever on the jump, and he is not on no wonder the Hoosier audience likes him.
All of us are always glad to see acts like McCarver and Robinson's, because it reflects so much credit on the race. You can sit among your white fellow-townships, and not have to hang your head in shame. But, rather, you can hold your head up high and feel proud because you are satisfied that they will do something worthy of their name. You have to shave their heads, cover their faces with black grease paints, nor do contortion tricks with their lips to create laughter among the whites, because they don't see anything entertaining in such performances. Is there anything meritorious in a performer opening his mouth as wide as he can and shouting out some words he doesn't understand? The fellow that does such work always finds himself working in poor houses at a very low salary. You are paving the way for other colored actors who have taken the idea of producing original, up-to-date, clean sketches. This team is the first of color to ever work on the English Opera House stage, and they are the first to be possible for the act to secure a return date without any trouble whatever.
DEHOMEY ABLAZE!
BY JULI JONES.
Well, this dear old stroll is simply in an uproar. The weather has settled itself, and that settles everything, and to think about the Decoration Day parade. The band was composed of sixty-six pieces for the day. We swung into Michigan avenue four abreast on Thirty-first street. There was a crowd on the street, a weather man had been fixed. We showed the circus man how to count. After the parade and promenade we descended into the street without speech or ceremony. Out-of-town visitors had to call some other time, as the show shops had been sold out, from a house in Dehomey than the big yaudeville wheel had a little over a year ago. Robert T. Motts, of the Pekin Theater, threw a bomb among the 10-cent houses when he nounced the original Cooper-Robinson direct from the Majestic Theater. It looked like a big joke at first, but things changed and the appaise posed. The original would appear as extra attraction of the original stock company. The ten-centers got busy, and agreed to pool the latter; chipped in and made Bert A. Williams an original Ringling Bros. a wire for prices on small circuses for one week. Manager Motts laughed when he heard what had been said, and it was a big cost; that small houses invaded after he had done the work, and that he had another dose to give them.
Once upon a time it was hard to get a good act in Dehomey, but things have changed. Now you can't find a bad act. Any one who intends to play around here will have to play around here, you go elsewhere. Here is a list of acts that have played or are playing the Stroll: Bert Grant; Original Rags; Joe Sims; Banks and Glass; Rogers; the ventilator; the fireman; the three Thieves; Mitchells; Anna Wilkins; Bessie Belle; Barney and Freeman; Billy King; Lizzie Hart; Robinson and McCarver; Billy Earthquake; Josephine De 'ance; Miller and George; George Hal; Lilu Lamar; Marsh Craig; the Golden Gate Quintette; Cooper and Robinson. It would be well for acts to cut this out and bear in mind what they can right, but remember, if not, then you will receive your little tin can.
The houses along the Stroll had the best balanced bills the past week that they have had the past season and did a land office business, beginning at the Temple Church, and Galloway will be the standard attraction; Anna Wilkene, late of the Williams and Walker Company; Lord Joe Simms, and the Six Little Musical Byrons, with their boots on. The Grand, right there on time, offered Florence Grant and Sir Billy King. The Monogram offered a whale of a bill—Perrin and Crosby, the Three Dancing Mitchells and Kid Brown's dancing and banjo playing. Manager Kline, of the Monogram, will give good noisemakers over the Dehomey Circuit now.
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Brown and Hodges slipped over somebody. They were selected as one of the star acts to make up a vaudeville bit to support the show at the Star Hall. Will some one please tell us what he passed for this time, and on the Morris time at that?
Billy King, of the Georgia Minstrels, has somewhat taken Dehomey, after working two weeks at the Grand, and has moved across the street to the Monogram for two weeks. He has joined hands with Joe Sims to put on a parail minstrel, then Doyle wants to see Billy.
Fiddler and Shelton opened at the Majestic this week, second in command. Just to think this same act broke in Chicago, saying "I want to be a monster of beauty." It was pointed out through these columns. These gentlemen are original and inimitable. They worked hard and advertised in everything; polished, off and on the stage.
Jull Jones has been trying to arrange a
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baseball game between the Cole and Johnson's "Red Moons" and the Leland Giants. He placed the matter in a baseball "handy" bag and made the game interesting. Any Red Moons had to be added me: To make the game even the Leland Giants must beat the Red Moons. First, the Lelands have to make 40 runs. They must make the game interesting. Any Red Moons ball gets a new hat; any Red Moon that ball base gets a pair of shoes; any Red Moon that base gets a suit of clothes; the Red Moon reaches the third base receives an automobile. The royal Reed Moan that gets a suit of clothes thousand preferred stock in Illinois Centrals. The royal Reed Moan that knocks a home run gets tickets around the world for the whole team. These inducements are enough for a Red Moan to go home and go, but every Red Moan must bring a signed certificate that he is a Red Moan of the Cole and Johnson reservation. These inducements are not as big suckers as they look to be. The Meyer Ring Myers or Soxliness and put one over the right field fence and create a panic.
Bert Grant and Joe Jordon met face to face, but did not speak as they passed. Reason given is that Grant says that Jordon did not know what kind of shoes to wear, light suit of clothes. Jordon says no glove to the arm. Jordon without gloves an da cane. Mr. Grant says that he has ordered an automobile, Jordon gave him the laugh and said that he had just completed a deal for a Ferris wheel in fashion leader of Dehoney is getting serious. There will be something startling from J. Ed Green in the next issue.
FIDDLER AND SHELTON CAPTURE CHICAGO.
BY SYLVESTER RUSSELL
What I have seen of Majestic shows during the last two months indicates that the managers will be well organized perversers and under-managers with very long able to stand the storm of public preference of American audiences insistent on their business. The climax will only come when managers as B. F. Keith, who is to the vaudeville profession what the Theodore Roosevelt profession assert regardlessly that what the public wants of any race or color, it must have. We will then look for Fiddler and Sheilton in the salary and at an advanced salary, if you please.
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Elmo Turner, a brother of Dr. Val Do Turner, died on May 27, and was buried in the State Cemetery in May 30. Mr. Turner was a graduate of the agricultural department of the State University.
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President W. H. Taft Accepts Place for Hampton Iustitute
Special to THE FREEMAN
President William Howard Taft is a member of the board of trustees of Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute, the nation's greatest school for the joint instruction of boys and girls. From which Booker T. Washington was graduated. Mr. Taft's letter, accepting a place on the board, was as follows: "White House, Washington, D. C." "May 14, 1909." "My Dear Mr. Frissell: "I have your note announcing my election as a member of the board of Hampton trustees. I consider it an honor to contribute what little I can to the continued success of the school.
"Very sincerely yours,
"WILLIAM H. TAFT."
The President was to have attended the commencement exercises at Hampton last Saturday, but was prevented from doing so because he had a secret that he is an ardent believer in industrial training for the masses of an undeveloped people and that he regards agriculture and the trades as the cornerstone of the profession, deepening of the professions and art, literature and science. Mr. Taft is a member of the board of trustees in charge of the Jeanes Fund for the benefit of the Negro rural schools and the next institution body will be held in the White House in the near future. There are those who predict that Mr. Taft's deep interest in the welfare of Tuskegee Institute, and his faith in what he has learned, will lead the upfit of the Negro race, may ultimately lead him to accept a place on the trustee board of that institution.
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Rev. William V. Tunnell, for a number of years warden of King Hall, the Episcopal divinity school in connection with the work of the church, has appointed a member of the Washington Board of Education, succeeding John F. Cook, whose term recently expired. Dr. Tunnell is a man of high Christian character and of broad interests. He has a deep dedication gives satisfaction to the friends and patrons of the schools here. There is no truth in the rumor that Lawyer R. J. Horner, the other male member of the colored trio on the board, intends to resign "to engage in politics."
Hon. Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue, City of Chicago will deliver a public address at the commencement of the public schools June 18.
Rev. J. Milton Waldron has gone to Colton, Ohio, to preside over the deliberations of the Negro-American Political Alliance.
Editor W. Catsin Cline, of the Washington Bee, who has been confined to his home for several weeks, is said to be greatly improved.
"The Octooroons," a scrap-up company of colored performers, hailing from New York, did not set the rivers on fire with their show at Kernan's this week.
Register W. T. Vernon goes to Western University, Quindaro, Kan. to preach the baccalaureate sermon for that school.
The new Colored Social Settlement House was dedicated in 1912. Under the energetic management of Miss Elise Bobb this
commodious property has been secured
and the people are rallying to her with
funds to finish paying off the indebted-
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generous assistance! *
Mr. John H. Payter, author of "Joining
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attract attention in the literary world. It
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The news of the death of Ernest Hogan,
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shock to his host of friends here.
JACKSONVILLE ILL.
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MOBILE. ALA.
Special to THE FREEMAN.
The Literary Improvement Club held their last meeting at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Jones, last week. After discussion of their line of work the guests were served to an elegant repast. The Zion Church will soon be in attendance at the church. Work to be done by colored contractors; from the plans it will be modern and very comfortably equipped for future use... Samuel Morris returned last week to be in attendance at the Lvoe and Charity annual meeting. He reports that the work for 1909 was greatly improved; the financial report eclipsed all previous ones. The next week he will be in attendance in May, 1910...At the Emerson Institute closing exercises, held in Zion Church, Prof. Phillips, of Montgomery, Ala., delivered the address to the graduating class, May 27...The Mobile County Medical and Dental Association will be in residence of Dr. A. D. Simington. They report that their work seems to be growing among the people of Mobile. No doubt with concentration officers stress the importance of the St. Joseph Church is undergoing repairs, and after completion it will be one of the best arranged churches of the city. The new pastor, Rev. Watkins, has worked with good friends and has under his charge. The B. Y. P. U. meetings are doing excellent work in this church.
DAYTON, OHIO.
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The Hotel Pleasant is getting too small for the present. The business is daily on the increase. The proprietor is preparing to add to the accommodations soon.... Sam will be the Baptist Church was well attended. Warren A. Wattelness were successful. The presiding elder preached morning and evening. The children's drill was lively and animated. The cessionist. Miss Jessie Brown and well again, after two weeks' illness.... The card party which was given by the ladies of the All Saints Woman's Auxiliary was a merited success. The chairman of the All Saints' Choir, was the chairman. She can always be relied upon as a worthy leader.... Call at the Elite Confectionery Shop, the Wesleyan Church, the colored newspapers. You can get the dues bargains in candies and ice cream. Richards & Smith are there to please the most fastidious persons. Sunday. Decoration was done for all the members. B. of F. and S. M. T.'s held their annual thanksgiving services at Euclid Avenue A. M. E. Church, last Sunday. Rev. W. H. Hale, the pastor of the Wesleyan Church, was called out of the city last Sunday, and the Rev. Dr. N. H. Talbott was pastor pro, and the Rev. Dr. M. H. Talbott was pastor pro, and interesting congregation and appointed Rev. H. B. Mays to fill the pulpit at the
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evening service.....The Colonial Club gave their annual banquet at Mallory's Hall last Friday evening. It was a "swell" affair.... Rev. W. O. Harper has been recalled as a patron of the college. Everything bids fair for a great success. M. E. Adams, formerly of Indianapolis, Ind. indies seriously ill at Miami Valley Hospital.... He stares and trusses at McKinley M. E. Church, last Sunday, Brother Berry Dickey and Brother Robt. J. Young were the representatives. The trustees were a little more serious than the others. Rev. J. G. Robinson, pastor of Eagle Street A. M. E. Church, was called to Xenia on business last Friday, and returned in business conduct his regular services Sunday. Miss J. H. Talbott, a brilliant spender in Cincinnati, The Knights of Tabor went to Cincinnati in a body to attend the annual sermon of the Knights of Tabor, among them Mrs. Mary Cole, one of the mothers of McKinley M. E. Church., Mrs. N. H. Talbott and daughter Clara spent Sunday in Cincinnati. Bethel Baptist Church has just successfully closed an industrial fair. Mr. Loudon Swift was chairman of the committee. Bethel Baptist Church has the popular chiropodists, has gone to Cincinnati for an indefinite time. Please telephone all items for The Freeman to Willie Talbott, 2916-K, or address 137 Olive Street
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Rev. G. R. Bryant, of Los Angeles, Cal., and two daughters have arrived, and he preached his first sermon Sunday...Wash. Gov. Karen Hahn, of Indianapolis, Ind., is at his brother's bedside...The Paris Patriarch Camp was at Little Ky, under Cape Bright, this week. The Woman's Relief Corps carried off a great many prizes of the State officers elected being Mrs. A. R. Paris...The G. A. R. and U. B. F. sermons were delivered at the Christian Church, Sunday. The speaker was Rev. Camble, the
MARION. IND.
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B. Y. P. U. Saturday night was quite a success...A mass meeting will be held Sunday, at Sekton, in the First Baptist Church. The Sabbath school board will be represent-
ent, at Sekton, on the street, will be the principal speaker...Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rucker were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rucker were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ida Murphy, Mr. Charlie Hedges and Mr. Hubert Graves were among the guests at the J. W. Gaines residence, in Sekton, Sunday...The Coleman & Johnson ice cream parlour was open night. Sunday morning and evening...The members of the A. M. E. Church will give a May pole and ice cream social Saturday evening, at the church, on Washington ave. Sunday morning and evening were conducted Sunday morning at the First Baptist Church. Sunday afternoon Rev. Geo. Lewis preached at Sekton, at the C. M. E. Rally...The services at the A. M. E. Rally were postponed on account of the rally. Sekton school being conducted at the usual time.
NEW ORLEANS, LA.
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The Thanksgiving service of the St. Elizabeth Temple and the St. Ubiah Temple last Sunday at the Tulane avenue Baptist Church...Miss Alice Harper is visiting her mother at St. Bernard, Pa., for one month.
MINEOLA. TEX.
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Her older died last week after a short illness. She leaves a husband and a number of grandchildren...Mrs. May Armstrong, of Texaskana, passed through a last week, en route to St. Louis, Mo...There will be a great many people ready to go to Oklahoma this coming fall.
...Miss Fessie Denard was in the city last week, and I will be there this week on business...Jack Reece was in Ft. Worth, Tex., three days last week.
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The Freeman can be found at Pughsly's cigar, tobacco and news depot at Atlanta, Ga., 4 Central avenue.
C.H.D.
EVERY SUNDAY
Decatur and return $1.50
Hume " " $1.25
Bloomingdale " " $1.00
Special train leaves 7:00 a.m. Leave Decatur
returning 8:30 p.m.
Rushville and return 50c
Connersville " " 75c
Rushville and Connersville tickets good going
and returning on all trains (regular orspecial)
of Sunday for which sold.
Edw. J. Kappeler,
Successor to Leonhard Schurr.
Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Clocks,
Silverware and Cut Glass.
Watch and Jewelry Repairing: Engraving
New Phone. 3280.
338 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.
W. R. BRADY,
Bought, sold and exchanged. All kinds of Furniture and Stove repairing. Upholstering and furniture for shipment a specialty. Agent for Diamond Mirror Plating Co. Old Phone. Main. 3355. 236 W. Vermont St. Indianapolis.
A Word to the
WISE
WE ARE
CUTTERS AND DESIGNERS
We carry one of the largest
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We do all piece work here.
We guarantee fabric, fit, style
and workmanship. We take
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SPORTING GOSSIP of the WEEK.
SKETCHES FROM NORTHWESTERN BASE BALL PARK
BABE HERRON
MAKING A
SENSATIONAL
CATCH IN
DEEP CENTER
IN THE GRAND STAND
MR. LEO
BOYS
OH YOU
KID
DO YOU
KNOW
HIM
PEANUTS
MANAGER
RAN BUTLER
WATCHING
THEM WARM UP
WHEN
BOARDS
MIT
GOES UP
AFTER 'EM
IT MEANS
SOMETHING
ALWAYS ON
HAND
SMILING
LENDARD
GRIFFIN
HARRY W. JACKSON
SCRAPS FROM THE
SPORTING WORLD
Prior, of the Chicago Unions, is playing a good game.
The Mariana Giants played at Quincy, Fla., last week.
The little things not only help to win; they often in themselves. This goes for almost everything, too.
It takes brains to win a game, doesn't it? If you care to be shown, try a fellow who doesn't use his head.
The Nationals, of Redmond, Ky., defeated the Calro, of Illinois in their first game of the season, at kawdown Park, before 500 enthusiastic fans.
Some people would rather ride on a train on which a baseball team is traveling than any other. They have a belief that the players are lucky travelers.
In a series of fights held in Paris, May 15, "Jim" Barry, the Chicago heavyweight, knocked out Tom Bolan, an Englishman, in the first round, and a Frenchman named Morgan won from Dick Green, in the third round. Knocked out,
The Keystone Colored Baseball Club opened the season at Minneapolis by shutting out the strong Carlby team, Saturday, the game at Minneapolis, May 23, 2014. The game Jessup let them down with one hit, and in the second game Jackson let them down with five hits, the game going eleven innings.
The Chicago Leland Giants found plenty to do at West Baden, Ind., Friday of last week, in the first pitching battle and honors even until the twelfth inning, when the Giants scored on a safe hit to deep center, making the second pitching victory and Pierce; Giants, Ball Booker, Attendance, 2,000.
WHO IS CHAMPION?
BY HARRY W. JACKSON.
back A. Johnson, on December 26 last, defeated Tommy Burns, the recognized world's heaviest football player, that man, New South Wales, fourteenth round of what was sched-
SKETCHES FROM
PEANUTS
ALWAYS ON HAND
tled to be a twenty-round fight, after Johnson had unmercifully hammered the chief of the police heaviness, the chief of the police interrupted the tled, and thereupon Referee Hugh McIntosh awarded the decision to the big Texas award, and announced the world's best and fairest player, possessing the fight, followed Burns through the States and across the waters, trying to clutch a chance to meet the French-Canada best and fairest opponent, its efforts or a while seemed valid, valuing McIntosh, the Australian fight promoter, matched the two. Burns even then tried to win, but the referee Johnson, and this is the last purse that he has received. After Tommy's defeat, Johnson played for several weeks in the Australian league, playing palladium balls as the champion heavyweight.
Now champion of the "heavies," it was up to him to defend his title. Langford, who came with a host of others, challenged Bosse, and many challenges were made that the question arose as to the best man to win the title. "Terrible" Sam was looked upon as the best man, but Langford was a member of the black race, and, of course, from that era, did not meet the general approval of the spartan Jim Jeffries, behind closed doors, began training. Then he became the man to win the laurels, and, as Jim Corbett said, he brought the championship back to the white team, which is still in training, preparing to "defend" the
Langford, as aforesaid, was, and is yet, considered a good man to defeat him, but to these two battle for the highest honors a historic big win looks to our neighbors in four rounds of familial affair. Nevertheless the two were matched, rather agreed to fight abroad, the date for which has passed. But on the same date Langford met Ian Hague, champion heavyweight of the four rounds. Hague was outclassed in aspect of the game. Though outwitting his opponent he was at his mercy from start to finish. A show was made of championing him. According to the National Sporting Club and to the big city of England, Langford is on which he is champion. The claim on Johnson's forfeiting to Langford. May was the date when the two Americans were victorious, for which Langford made the whole title, for which Johnson 'champion', he says that Johnson must challenge he wants to dispute his right to holding the title.
Sandy Ketchel, middleweight champion, with whose title Billy Pakee is tampering—with Johnson's heavyweight title to take place of the coming fall. Ketchel forced Johnson to put up a forfeit of $5,000 to have changed a mind, and he has said that he does not want to
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Michigan fighter. Ketchel says that if Johnson refuses to fight him when the day comes, the heavyweight title, as well as the $5,000, belongs to him. From this it looks as if "Artha" might lose that which he had some trouble in getting.
When Jim Jeffries spoke in reference to his claim on the title, "Artha's" recognition as champion of champs looked questionable, and as Jeffries still makes the claim, he was not the standpoint of Jeffries' claim—is still in question. Jeffries says that he was never defeated when he was champion and that he retired as champion. Now out of the heavyweight championship, he was recognized as the heavyweight champion in press and followers of the game say that Hart was given the title by Jeffries himself. But at any rate, the Californians did not believe in the objection to Hart being called the heavyweight champion. Hart met Tommy Burns in a championship battle, with no objection from Jeffries as to the same. Tommy won the title, and was pronounced the defender of the title; still Jeffries Burns caught in seven matches in America as champion—and Jeffries was not heard from. Across the waters Burns sailed, and there Moir, Palmer, Roche Smith, Tiree and others burned in the "mum" was the word with Jeff, Johnson, the fellow, you know, who played the hound on the trail of the fox, met the champion and gave him a threshing like mother used to give, seize the title and win. This aroused Jeffries, and he has now, as a respec- said, put in his claim for the title.
Johnson says that he is rightfully the heavyweight champion. "Tommy Burns was champion," says Jack. "I defeated him; that makes me the champion."
BASEBALL PUZZLE.
Certain newspaper in several cities are worrying the baseball fans with the question, "What is the maximum number of hits a team can make in nine innings when it is 54 or 56 hits per game. How? Well, the first man up makes a single and is caught stealing. The next batter also hits safely, and he, too, falls a victim to the base purloring habit. The following players are hitting, filling the bases. Now comes the joker."
A batter cannot get credit for a hit where a base runner is caught, so we are
NORTHWESTERN B
BABE HERRON
MAKING A
SENSATIONAL
CATCH IN
DEEP CENTER
MILING
ENDARD
RIFFIN
compelled to have one of the base runners hit with a batted ball, the man thus gets a hit. The other gets a hit under the rules. No runs can be scored. That makes six, hits per inning. Six multiplied by nine equals 54. Right in theory, but nix on the practice.
LELANDS PLAY NASHVILLE.
CHICAGO—The Leland Giants left Monday for Nashville, Tenn., under the biggest guarantee they ever received semi-final for Louisville, Ky., and West Baden, Ind.
TWO FOR DALLAS.
DALLAS, Tex.—Dallas beat the Austin boys in two games Saturday and Sunday. The first game resulted in a score of 3 to the second 3 to 2. The attendance was 3,000.
CUBS WANT GAMES.
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-The. Louisville
Cubs, claimants of the championship of the
National League, teams. If you can't play ball don't waste
any stamps. All telegrams must be pre-
paid. Open dates. Address D. E. Lee.
1221 W. Walnut street, Louis-
ville, Ky.
"TERRIBLE" SAM STOPS
HAGUE IN 4TH ROUND
Langford Shows Better Knowledge of Game—Was Favorite 2 to 1— Haque Wore Bandages.
LONDON, May 24—Sam Langford, the colored heavyweight of Boston, knocked out an England in the fourth round of the National Sporting Club here to-night. The fight, which was for a purse of $9,000 and the championship, was scheduled to go twenty rounds. The ring, generality which he had picked up in many battles enabled Langford to score a comparatively easy victory over Hague, and the bout, led by compromised when the burly Yorkshire man was floored by a well-directed blow and counted out. Langford was at a disadvantage as regainst point and reach, but his superior knowledge of ring tactics and his quickness overcame this, and what was expected to be a long contest proved to be a success. In the first round Hague was slow to start. Langford had a shade the better of it until the end of the round, when Hague reached him with a hook to the jaw. This seemed to encourage the Britlisher, and, although no damage was done in the sec-
THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER
ond round, he showed more cleverness than the colored man, and he made the third round with a hard left to the face, and he used this blow effectively several times before the gong sounded. Hague, however, partially closed the American's eye with a hard right. The men came together in a fast mixup at the opening of the fourth round, and Langford put a ternary grip, shanked the ball with the contest, a Record crowd saw the fight, and the American was a warm favorite, considerable money being bet at 2 to 1 and 5 to 2 when the men came into the ring over the bandages on Hague's hands, but Langford's objections were speedily overcome, and Yorkshire man was allowed to wear them.
WOULD MEET ALL COMERS.
Pop Watkins' Giants Ready to Arrange for Games.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.—Pop Watkins, for several years captain of the Cuban Giants, has organized a team of his own. The following is the line up: Recklin, 2d base; B. Goodwin, 3d base; Pop Watkins, 2d base; B. Goodwin, 3d base; Pop Watkins, stop; F. Parks, catch; B. Holland, left field; B. Reese, W. Mitchell, G. McDonald, J. Hampton and L. Garrison, pitchers, and W. Wheggs and F. Roberts, catchers. For games address Pop Watkins, No. 94 Brooklyn. He would like to hear from the Louisville and Indianapolis teams.
CLARKSDALE TIGERS WIN
Defeat Memphis Union Giants—Opening of Season.
CLARKSALE, Miss. — The Clarksdale Tigers opened the season here with the Memphis Union Giants. The local boys clinched the game in the first inning, piling up seven runs. They won. Ed. Doyle, the game's feature, the game was Amps' good pitching, E. Williams' base running, Berry's fielding for the visitors, W. Williams' long throw, Monday's game was postponed on account of rain. The Tigers will leave next week to play in the playoffs, expecting to pick up some loose change. Manager Fields says he has the best col-
ASE BALL PARK
IN THE GRAND STAND
DO YOU KNOW HIM
MANAGER
W BUTLER
ATCHING
EM WARM UP
WHEN BOARDS MIT GORS UP AFTER 'EM IT MEANS SOMETHING
HARRY W. JACKSON 19
ored team in the state of Mississippi, barring none.
Clarksdale Tigers, 10; Memphis Union Giants, 5.
Batteries—Clarksdale Tigers, Amps and Donahue; Memphis Union Giants, Edward and Fowler; Errors—Tigers, 5, Giants, 11. Hits off Aamps, the number put out, catcher for the Tigers, couldn't hit the ball.
Opening game of the Tigers' season.
One, two, three, four, five—double it and add one to the number of errors made by the Giants.
Amps fanned eight batters.
The Tigers certainly sent them out to catch the sphere into a well, as Johnson of the Giants was always there with his mit.
Third baseman Balls had grease in his glove.
Peoples played a good article of ball at shortstop.
Fort Worth and Dallas will play double headers today and tomorrow.
PLUTOS SNATCHED TWO
FROM RED SOX
French Lick Team Blank Rivals in Saturday's Game by a Score of 11 to 0-Sunday's Game 6 to 5.
FRENCH LICK, Ind.—The Plutos are putting up a fine article of ball. Their lattest opponents were the Red Sox, who were beaten in two games last Saturday and Sunday. The score of Saturday's game:
Plutos ..... 2 2 0 3 0 1 0 2 1—11
Red Sox ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0
Batteries, Washington, Crittenden;
Mitchell, Washington;
Saturday's game was featured by the hitting of Sneed, who hit for four singles, and all round work of the Plutos.
Sunday's game:
Plutos ..... 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—5
Red Sox ..... 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—5
Batteries—Harris, Chevault; Spears,
Monday's game was called off on account of a rain. Plutos would like to hear from all first-class teams desiring games.
Address John Chevault, Box 92.
NEW ORLEANS PLAY MOBILES.
Game Today at Fair Grounds—Ladies'
Day—New Grand Stand.
MOBILE, Ala.—The Colored Amusement Company will have a baseball game at the fair grounds to-day, between the New Orleans and Mobile. The Mobili club, under the management of Bud Davis, has been showing form during prac-
tice. A large crowd is expected. This will give the ladies an opportunity to witness the national game, as there has been added pressure to stand and stand for the convenience of the patrons.
TIGERS LOSE TWO MORE.
Kansas City (Kan.) Giants Won Three Games of Series.
ST. LOUISE, Mo.—The Tigers have lost
the tour-game series to the Kansas
City Giants. The fourth game was post-
poned on account of rain. Score of second
game:
K, C, Giants; 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 1-5
Tigers; Giants; 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1-5
Batteries-Giants, Childs and Tenny;
Tigers, Dismukes, Dickson and Pimpy.
Umpire, Bradely.
Third game-
K, C, Giants; 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0-4
Tigers; 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0-4
Batteries-Giants, Norman and Tenny;
Tigers, Neal and Carey.
Anson's Colts. 8; West Ends. 4.
Anson's Colts defeated the West Ends by score of 8 to 4, at West End Park, by out of the box in the fifth inning, when three tallies were made off him. Vance then went in, but in the ninth the Anson's tallies were made off him behind and won by hard swatting. McNichols carried off the honors for his batting in batting and fielding. Score: Two-base. Double play—McNichols to Austr. Struck out—By Bradshaw. 4; by Oppergelt. 1; Bases on balls—Off Bradshaw. Struck out—By Vance, 4. Umpire—White. Time: 2:10.
BIRMINGHAM WINS TWO.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Giants defeated the Chattanooga in two fast games, Monday and Tuesday of the season. The Giants scored in the score of 2 to 1 and the second 8 to 2. C. Taylor pitched the first game and allowed the visitors but three taps. J. B. Taylor pitched the second game and his superb control of the ball. Of the twenty-seven put-outs, J. B. is credited with thirteen, which were strike-outs. The Giants scored in the score of 3 but were helpless on the Giants' ground.
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This prescription comes from a physician who has made a special study of men, and I am convinced that he can combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor-failure ever put together. I have to to my fellow man to send them a copy, confided to me, anywhere who is weak and discouraged with repeated failures may stop drugging himself with painful paternal medicines, secure what I believe is true. I have a building, SPOT-TOUCHING remedy ever devised, and so; cure himself at home quietly and quickly. Just drop me a line like this: Dr. A. E. Robinson, 883 Luck Building, Detroit, Mich., and I will send you a copy of this splendid receipt, in a plain, ordinary sealed envelope, free of charge.
FRED; MERRITT'S BUFFET.
Choice foreign and domestic wines, liquors and cigars at all times. Courteous treatment. Your trade solicited. Give me a call. Chili parlor in rear.
Hindel's Buffets,
551 Indiana Ave.
Choice Foreign and Domestic Wines,
Liquors and Cigars.
Hindel Brothers.
SANTAL-MIDY
Standard remedy for Gleet,
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IN 48 HOURS. Cures K.3-
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Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco.
Cold Home Beer always on tap.
G. H. TAYLOR, Prop.,
825-829 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis.
Old Phone, Main. 6208
Bar-Keeper's Friend
Metal Polish
AN INFALLIBLE
UP-TO-DATE
ARTICLE
USED BY
MORE
PEOPLE
THAN ALL OTHER
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GEORGE COONEY
Saloon and Buffet
1813 N. Senate Ave.
Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Courteous treatment. Your trade solicited.
Boys Exchange Buffet
A full line of Wines, Liquors and Cigars always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all. When out for a good time, stop in.
Brutus Owens, Prop.,
433 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind.
The New Savoy Bar
— AND CAFE —
First class line of Wines. Liquors. Cigars and Tobacco. Headquarters of the I. B. P. O. Elks
WILLIAM ROBERTS, Prop.
Scip Williams. Mgr. Frank Whitney, Mixer.
440 Indiana Ave. New Phone 5286.
BIG SALARY! The Mutual Union League. The Poor Man's Association.
Helps you in time of your distress, in time of business failure, in sickness, in death, and pays dividend endowments to its living members. Our field is the world. We want ten thousand agents this year in the United States. Write to-day for extract of constitution and agent's terms of pay. No capital required of you for prospectus. Address S. D. BROWN, Box 492. McAlister, Oklahoma.
To-day, to-morrow, next week, next month, all the year round we are selling $8.00 hats for $2.00. Don't let anyone persuade you to buy a marked-down, out-of-date hat when you can get one that is right in style, quality and making for $2.00.
LEVINSON,
Two Stores { 41 N. Pennsylvania St. } Count 'Em
37 S. Illinois St.
YOUNG MEN'S COLORED REPUBLICAN CLUB
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.
PIANOS!
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.
J. A. Braboy,
Citizen's Phone 1240. - Kokomo, Ind.
C. WILSON
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
service. Reasonable prices. Carriages furni-
408 Prospect Street
B. SHEA & C
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
proceries, Fine Meats and H
219-223 N. Illinois St., I
B. C. Base Ball
RAN BUTLER, Prop.
Games played at home and abroad.
cam. Correspondence solicited. Address,
ET, RAN BUTLER,
GREAT
COMP
CIGAR
5¢
Quality S
SMOKE THE
Beny Hammond
Pub House 5c Cigar
E. & Frank W
PROPRIETORS OF
St. Brewer
ICE FOR SALE
Promptly Attended To. Teleph
14 Clay St., - Loui
M. E. KRO
Candidate for
Good service. Reasonable prices. Carriages furnished. Old Phone, Prospect, 322. 1408 Prospect Street New Phone, 9871.
M. C. SHEA & CO.,
Select Groceries, Fine Meats and Hardware. Phones: Old. 886 219-223 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis. New. 300
The A. B. C. Base Ball Club,
Northwestern Park. Games played at home and abroad. We bar no good team. Correspondence solicited. Address.
462 W. 15TH STREET. RAN BUTLER. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
GREAT
COMPEER
CIGAR,
5 cts.
Quality Sells It.
Monypeny Hammond Co.'s Club House 5c Cigar.
John E. & Frank Walter, PROPRIETORS OF
All Orders Promptly Attended To. Telephone 209. 810-812-814 Clay St., Louisville, Ky.
MAYOR
Democratic Primary
Subject to Democratic Primary Election.
PETER BROWN
BILLY LEMP.
PIA
Only colored man in
Manufacturer in all
have all colored p
templating the purc
J. A
Citizen's Phone
SHANK
PHARAES STORE
3200 E. MAIN ST.
J. C
FU
Packing, Shipping, Transfer, Storage, New and Second Hand Furniture.
339 East Washington Street.
Auction Room 227-9 New Jersey St. Phones 2028
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
WILSON
GENERAL DIRECTOR
Reasonable prices. Carriages furnished.
Prospect Street {New Phone,
9871.
SHEA & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Cases, Fine Meats and Hardware.
199-223 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis.
C. Base Ball Club,
RAN BUTLER, Prop.
Is played at home and abroad. We bar no good
correspondence solicited. Address,
RAN BUTLER,
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
GREAT
COMPEER
CIGAR,
5 cts.
Quality Sells It.
SMOKE THE
by Hammond Co.'s
House 5c Cigar.
& Frank Walter,
PROPRIETORS OF
St. Brewery,
E FOR SALE
aptly Attended To. Telephone 209.
May St., - Louisville, Ky.
E. KROLL
Candidate for
democratic Primary Election.
Remarkable reductions go into effect this week—bringing bargains in outerwear that are far too attractive to be ignored. Read the details.
Twenty-five suits made of fine worsteds and herringbone serges, plain tailored and braid trimmed, black, navy and green, formerly priced at $22.50, at.....$10
Fifty finely tailored suits of French serges in invisible stripes, new grays, navy, rose, blue and black. The styles are the best models we have shown this season in plain tailored styles. Skirts are new flare models, some with Princess girdles. Formerly priced $25.00 to $27.50, special priced to close.....$15
L. S. Ayres & Co.,
Indiana's Greatest Distributors of
Dry Goods.
CITY AND SOCIETY.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Patridge spent Sunday at Terre Haute.
Mrs. Henrietta Morgan, of Chicago, is visiting Mrs. Jacob Porter.
Mrs. Will James is ill at their new home, 2050 Fountain avenue.
Dr. Robert F. Harper has been confined to the house the past week by illness.
Charles A. Smith, of Champaign, Ill., was in the city a few days last week.
Max Saunders, head walter of the Selbach Hotel, Louisville, Ky., was in the city Sunday.
The Interdenominational Ministers' Meeting held its closing meeting of the series Tuesday.
Mrs. N. A. Pius, of Springfield, O., attended the marriage of Miss Nellie Fermon, this week.
Mrs. Genevieve Rattifle entertained the Frau Frau Club yesterday at her home in Talbott avenue.
Laurence Crump was called to Kentucky this week because of the serious illness.
Harry Peyton, after a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends, left Wednesday for Montreal, Canada.
The "Junior" Club of Olivet Baptist Church is succeeding finely. Miss Harriet Clark is its president. C. L. Maxey, of Atlanta, GA., graduated Wednesday evening from the Indiana Law School at Indianapolis.
If you have not heard Mr. Hanson, the blind organist, come to Bethel A. M. E., Junior College, play for you.
Prof. Will Hoffman of the St. Louis public schools, spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. Hoffman in this city.
Don't forget the date of the recital at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Tuesday evening, June 8. Admission only 15 cents.
The Bachelors are arranging elaborate plans for their annual outing, to be given at Mound Park, Anderson, June 18.
Master Willie Lytle, of Hopkinsville, Ky., will spend the summer with his aunt, William Hummons, in this city.
Mrs. M. Hummons, of Hopkinsville, widow of the Rev. James A. Davis, is visiting friends in this city and at Franklin, Ind.
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Howard, of Des Moines, Iowa, the evangelist, will occupy the Allen Chapel Sunday evening at 8 o'clock.
Prof. J. O. Clock, of Mt. Vernon, are spending several days in the city. They are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Knox.
Mrs. Vina Carson, aged eighty-eight years, on Monday at the home of her granddaughter, who is the wife of Capt. J. H. Thomas.
Frank Brown, who has been travelling with Cole and Johnson's "Reed Moon" company, will come Monday to spend some time with his parents in this city.
The marriage took place. Wednesday evening, he met his brother B. J. Farrrell, 1103 North West street, of Miss Effie Farrell to Julian Bowling.
W. H. Robbins, THE FREEMAN representative at Muncie, Ind., was in the city of Muncie on Tuesday evening at Lodge No. 10, K. of P., Tuesday evening.
The Missionary Circle of the Wither-spoon Church will hold a public meeting Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. George Brahham, 515 West Eleventh street.
James J. Turner, of Providence, R. L., but formerly of Indianapolis, salied Saturday, May 29, for Kingston, Jamaica.
Mrs. Mary Mays, nurse for the Flower Mays clinic, improving from an attack of typhoid fever.
Julian Bawling and Effie Jones were married before a number of friends, at the residence of S. B. o'clock. Wednesday, at S. o'clock. Mr. Thomas Cunshaw acted as best man and Rev. Ferrell gave the bride away.
Miss Katie B. Harrison, a teacher of
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MAROTT DEPARTMENT
STORE COMPANY,
342 to 358 Mass. Ave.
GROCERY SPECIALS
Saturday Sale
10 bars Royal Soap with purchase of $1.00 or more of groceries Saturday for... 25c
Fancy dried peaches, Saturday 3 pounds for... 25c
Extra fancy Maine sugar corn, Saturday the can... 10c
Fancy breakfast bacon, in strips Saturday the lb... 17c
Best pure lard, in 3, 5 and 10 lb pails, the pound... 15c
Best cream cheese, Saturday the pound... 16c
6 bars Ivory or Fels-naptha soap, Saturday for... 25c
Quaker, Pawnee or Mother's oats, 2 packages for... 15c
Best grade butterine, Saturday the lb 25c, 20c and 17c
Be sure you get your trading stamp with every purchase. They're redeemable for hundreds of beautiful premiums.
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Louisville, Ky., attended the commencement exercises of the Winona Technical Institute, at which Ward Wilson, her cousin, graduated in pharmacy. She was married during her stay by Mrs. W. F. Williamson. The Baptist Ministers' Alliance, by special invitation, held its weekly meeting at Bridgeport, Monday, at the First Baptist Church. There were fourteen Baptist ministers present. E. J. Cohen and Thomas E. Taylor were special guests. An elaborate chicken dinner was served. The ministers will picnic at Broad Ripple July 8.
Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store. 552 West Washington street.
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, also done. Classes in the work daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your patronage solicited. Mail orders promptly filled. 324 Indiana avenue.
SERIES OF LECTURES
Rev. J. H. Manley, Presiding Elder of the Indianapolis District of the A. M. E. Zion Church, better known as the "Black Sankt Klaus" lecture at Bettel Baptist Church, June 8; Wayne Chapel, June 9; Shilion Baptist, June 10.
Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street.
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 do not have a班. Send a copy to Home Study College, Mukinin and Spring streets, Baltimore, Md.
Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street.
DECEM DISCIPULAE TO ENTER
TAIN.
Rehearsals are still in progress for the play, "A Girl's Secret," to be given by the Decem Discipule, a club of ten young women, at Simpson Chapel on Friday evening, at 11 a.m. The club is a Pollock Miss Wilkins, school mistress, Beulah B. Beck; Gypsy Fortune Teller, Maureine E. Moss; Hazel Hunter, poor, but bright student; Olivia Cravis; Julia Jormaine, student; Olivia Cravis; Julia Jormaine; Winnie Wallace, friend of Hazel, Rose A. Henderson; Lotty Lawrence, Mary FIELD; Margaret Manning, Flossie Davis; Ethel Edwards, Adalela Thornton; Mary Minehart; Adalela Thornton; the promises to be a great success and the hardest season. Selections by local talent will be given between the three acts.
Spring Styles. Low Shoes now in. Call and see them. Big 4 Shoe Store, 352 West Washington street.
BUSINESS MEN HAVE AGREED UPON ARTHUR A. MARCY FOR CITY CLERK.
The business men of the city have unanimously agreed upon the fitness of Arthur A. Marcy. The stock of this young business man has been a few days from a political point. He has been discussed from every possible angle by the conservative business elements, who have passed upon him as the right man or the best man, but has not hastily, but upon careful investigation of the man. His long and successful career has made him his strongest indorsements. The people feel that if he conducts the duties of the office with as much business sagacity and forethought as has attended all of his comings and departures, he can prove the political find of the campaign.
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 are not, you can go to the Terminal Station, you are just across the street from Gilbloom's popular-price clothing store at the southwest corner of the city. You can get anything you need in the line of up-to-date clothing and gents' furnishings. This store is open Sundays until 10:30 a.m. and is open to anyone to step in and look over the large assortment of ready-made clothing in this store, at prices ranging from $9.99 to $19.99. The store has the latest styles and designs and are made from the best cloths and fabrics on the market. It is desired that all out-of-town subscribers mention The Freeman when making purchases.
Handy & Brown have a first-class barber shop at Baltimore. While waiting for the bus, you can visit 602 South Entwalt street, or leave order.
THE COLORED CITIZENS.
MEETING OF INDIANA STATE FED
FRATION AT KOKOMO
The fifth annual session of the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs was held at Kokomo, Indiana. The settings were held at the A.M. E. Church. Thirty-eight-clubs were represented by sixty-two delegates. The meeting was held on Wednesday. The meeting of the Federation was presided over by Mrs. Mimile Scott, the State President. On Wednesday the delegates met with the officers, gave an able address before the Federation on the subject, "The Outlook for the Negro Youth of the North." The address was one of the special features of the meeting.
The Federation was the guest of the Zion
Festival and the Zion Festival pains to make the session a pleasant one.
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Reliable colored agents wanted everywhere to work on garments of high quality, lowest prices. Big demand everywhere. Spare time work. Experience unnecessary. Good pay, credit given, outfit free. Chowning Card Co., Indianapolis, Ind.
WANTED AGENTS-Students and others work for us in your town town selling household goods, furniture, clothing, sale. Samples sent. Can make $5 to $10 a day. You can appoint others to work for you. H. C. Conley & Co. 85 Washington St. Chicago.
WANTED-Two more first-class lady barbers for colored trade, in a first-class seven equip. equip. electric flat fixtures for modern housework—electric tuses, etc. five well furnished bath rooms. Shop enjoys the best patronage in the city. Grand opening week for the kind of artisans. Call or visit Paul Davis. 875 Jackson Street, Dallas, Texas.
and to provide each of the sixty-two delegates comfortable homes. A reception was given in honor of the delegates Wednesday entertainments were given each evening during the session.
The officers elected for the coming year are: President; Anna H. Cooper, First Vice-President; May Gustav Second Vice-President; Carrie N. Phillips, Corresponding Secretary; Jessie D. Wade, Recording Secretary; Anna P. Julius, Recording Secretary; Chairman Executive Organizer, Emma J. Hickman, Chairman Executive Board. Indianaapolis will be the place of meeting in 1910.
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Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
This time of the year is called the inactive season among Young Men's Christian Associations of the country, but this does not obtain in the colored association, and it is not always helpful. Painters and paperhangers are doing what they can to make the place clean and home-like from top to bottom with fresh paint and paper, much needed for the work of this shower baths will be installed for the use of members. A small additional fee will be charged for this privilege and great rejoicing is going on among the membership, as this has been badly needed.
An addition to the staff will be made soon when Harrison Mays, one of the leaders in the Physical Department, who works with the Association works as a life work and who works on course the Association Summer School for Physical Directors at Lake Geneva, Wis. will take charge of the Physical Department, and the Secretary Taylor, who has been doing this work in addition to his many other duties.
Nightly the men and boys can be seen enjoying the various activities which are planned by Secretary Taylor and the chairmen of the splendid volunteer corps of the Association, and on next Monday they will meet in the Association rooms to discuss plans for the fall and winter activities in their various departments. There are seventeen chairmen of the Association, and various departmental works conducted under the auspices of the Association. These chairmen are surrounded by a band of 112 strong, virile young men who constitute the working force of the Association, and the other Colored Associations in the general Secretary are now very active and useful in the work of this progressive Association, which is now leading the other Colored Associations in the variety of activities undertaken successfully.
As the warm nights come on, the gymnasium men and boys take to the streets, and dashes, relay and long distance runs are participated in to the enjoyment of all.
The literary men have started the Senate, which runs during the summer months in place of the regular literary. This new Senate will be held on June 1. A present a bill is under discussion, relating to the disfranchisement of the Negro in the South. This bill was introduced by Senator Bob (W. W. Galloway). Senator Jimman (Henry Henderson) spoke against it, Senator Beveridge (Geo. W. Beasley) defended and others will discuss it. All men are invited to attend and have seats in the spectators' gallery.
The class in stenography will continue its sessions through the summer.
The Sunday morning Bible class, which meets on Sundays at 8 a. m., continues through the summer as usual. Attendance at the class is open to all men without charge.
The orchestra makes the building ring with sweet music on each Friday evening when it practices as does also the glee club, which practices on Thursday.
The various committees are busy every night getting ready planning new work and getting ready for the work that is contemplated to be taken up in the fall.
The boys' department is the effervescent department of the Association and great good is being accomplished with them. Already they are showing great improvement. They are showing great things are expected of this department in the near future. A room in the building has been set aside for their exclusive use. The gymnasium, Bible class and job and social events are well attended. The boys' and this gives them privileges in all activities and also the use of the shower baths without extra charge. All boys up to 17 years of age are eligible for membership. Owing to lack of room, all boys has been put on this department, and it will be a case of "first come first served."
GREENVILLE, TEX.
Special to THE FREEMAN
The school-closing exercises at New Hope Baptist Church. Thursday and Friday nights, were far better than usual. Prof. T. C. Martin is principal of East North School and Prof. W. Pratt of the North School. In Bata, Mrs. list, Mrs. Emma, Mrs. is convalescent.
...Mrs. Conley has gone to join her husband, Dr. Conley, in Fort Worth. ...Riley Texas, where he visited relatives. ...Mack Hopkins is on the sick list. ...R. F Tave is convalescent. ...Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Pratt, after a long illness, passed away Thursday, May 27, and was buried Friday, under the auspices of the Odd Fel-
MANSFIELD, O.
Special to THE FREEMAN
Thomas Willson, who has been confined to his bed, is up again... Mrs. John Wheeler, friends of Mrs. Vernon, Ohio. . . C. C. Power of Tufts University has been in this locality for some time in the interest of the school, and has met with much success... R. H. Spencer, for example, has been able to learn through THE FREEMAN that the boys are playing such fine ball these days.
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The Yummy Base Ball" stunt of Col. A. L. Woolf
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After the laugh comes the fantastic "hop"
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