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THE FREEMAN WANTS HONEST, ENERGETIC AND HUSTLING AGENTS EVERYWHERE. YOU CAN MAKE MONEY REPRESENTING THE FREEMAN. WRITE TO-DAY FOR MS. THE FREEMAN AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXIII NUMBER 10 HENRY LINCOLN JOHNSON SUCCEEDS DANCY For District of Columbia-Bill for Exposition Sure to Pass Carter for Chaplain of Tenth Cavalry-Gossip of the Day. The resignation of Mr. Dancy will not be effective until the first of May. The reing and the incoming recorder will have ample time in which to arrange the resignation. It is expected that Mr. Johnson will be promptly confirmed by the Senate. . . . The retirement of Mr. Dancy was in the nature of things in this age of hustle and struggle for the plums that flow from the orchard to practically $15,000 per order leaves his office with a record unequalled by any previous incumbant, having increased the surplus receipts to $15,000 in 1810, and turning the treasury more than double the amount reported by all of his predecessors combined. Beaulds completely reorganized the system of the office and put in an equipment in keeping with the unity of the capital of the greatest government, such eminent recorders as Frederick Douglass B. K. Bruce, James C. Matthews, James C. Brotter and others, the results brought to light the achievement of which not only he, but the entire race, may justly feel proud. The length of over eight years was the longest of the history of the office, and his department, the people of the District, regardless of color. Naturally, everybody is speculating about Mr. Dancy's future. Yet a young man, as ages now go, it cannot be man, as he is still in the game". Other campaigns are coming on the silver-toned voice of John C. Bannon will be needed to expound business, as an agent of the court, that he will respond as he is allied to the doubted. As he has some "footing in soil" here, the prediction is made that he will go into the real estate business, with what is likely to be a good say he will take the lecture platform, he is one of the race's greatest drawing cards. He is mentioned for grand masters, and for the former of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows his name is also connected with the leadership of the Odd Fellows' Journal. He several books in course of preparation, in the "Temple of C. Price", and he will finish these in the near future. Some hint that he may enter the ministry, with a view of reaching a place in the schools of the A. M. E. Zion Church, a place in the years ago for the indication that he would make them, again, like Roosevelt, he may take a period of rest and recreation, much of the continuous career of thirty odd years of the matter is that the strenuous Mr. Dancy may do any or all of these things if he could to him in the next three decades as he has been in the past. It may be said, in particular, that John C. Dancy is one of those men, whom public office does not make large, and the instrument will not make him less a leader in the church or recorder. He returns to private life "unsoiled and unspoiled." Another set of speculations also abounds in this community—the most fertile in the sun for rumors and conjectures, well known to the man on the corner is asking, "What the effect of these appointments and conjectures in the Negroes of the country in general is, how as Recorder-to-be Johnson is, will he be?" the aspirants from Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia and other pivotal states less insistent upon recognition? Will they, who must help to maintain a strong, strong, strong union, to progress in this field, be content with the for-that honor has been held onto by “the race?” Again, the inquisitors are asking: “Will Kentucky rest on her laurels with the support of the country, and will it be the same as the D. Johnson, another slightly deriving gentleman?” Did Mr. Nelson Crews get as much as he might have gotten had he waited around a bit? Will Missouri be able to be a member of theAmerican Association for Further, they inquire, “How that Matz J. C. Napler, whose uncompromising stand for Judge Taft merits the richest ecomiums the party can bestow?” He has been a member of the United States Congress of the民主折衷派, and is under the term for optimistic to be debatable around the Republican missionary work. Will the administration be able to designate another southern man for a post of the $4,000 grade very soon after having been appointed to the office of the present-year Congress, Mr. Napler, whose future of Mr. Napler, hope that this issue will not be raised—and it probably will not, for no leader of the race, be strong a personal following. The same is true of the American Tennessee, Mr. Napler belongs to the country at large. His place of abode is of no consequence. This is the feeling with reference to Mr. Napler, and it will be the same as the one he is to be called Washington onwards. In the meantime, to keep the ball rolling, certain candidates in the northern states, who cannot hope for the biggest plums, are expected to be the best-paring deputy of the office of assistant to the office of the treasury, now filled by Mr. C. F. Adams, is looked upon as within reach, and, if an innovation is to be made, the deputy auditorship for the navy department, and the chairman of the "New York's" cast in its direction. These pay $2,500 per annum, which, judiciously handled, might “help some. Around the departments are in the most medium sized places that might be had in the future, and the same as they are difficult to locate with a searchlight, unless word comes from “higher up” that a place answering the description of the country is being being contingent on a berth of comfortable dimensionality. Not infrequently forthcoming, so the wise-acres hereabouts are saying. The tenure of the remaining members of the so-called "Black Cabinet." This is always a fruitful theme—usually winding up in the circle, "their circle" just results further inroads; Judge Terrell has just been reappointed and Attorney Cobb's place is not asked for. Neither Mr. Vernon nor Mr. Tyler have finished a first round of the ceremonial round of complaint cannot be made, as it was in the case of Mr. Dancy. Most insurance companies would rate the latter as "first-rate" as make-up form and occasion of the services past and future, and they can in the future for the administration. The problem that is troubling the denizens of the F street andurturger Row is that the fact, if any, will the injection of the new personality have upon the line-up of the "Black Cabinet" when Mr. Dancy retires? When this question is broached no change had been made in personal, interrogator feel like "beating it" for the back alley. No one doubts that the harmony that has existed in the official family circle heretofore will continue as no change has been made in personal, interrogator feel like "beating it" for the continuation of Minister H. W. Furniss at Haiti, and Minister Ernst Lyon at Liberia. They are giving eminent satisfactions in the census bureau are spoken in the highest term. Rumor has it that the census bureau is going to outdo itself in giving places to clerks, and it is expected that Director Durand's staff will work well. Some interesting developments are promised within the next few days, and the town is "all agog, awaitting the stunts that are to go bully off" by the political and social giants. Just now Recorder Johnson is the most talked about colored man in Washington, and his course will be watched with an aim to shame a Just Institution born is one of the early probabilities. Already the possibility of changes in his office force are being discussed with a vigor that is forming the timid. For gossip, nation's nation has got everywhere "skun to death." . . . The pressure for the passage of the resolution providing for the commission of seven semi-centennial exposition of Negro progress goes on with accelerated force. Resolutions are coming in daily to the members then to them to be sent to the institutions from civic bodies in various parts of the country, and the mail of the members of the House is flooded with letters when it turns up for final consideration. A letter from Hon. E. L. Taylor, Jr., the author of the bill, says, among other things: "I am satisfied that the resolution of the exposition committee will pass the House, when submitted for its consideration. I assure you that it is a pleasure for me to introduce this bill, and for my interest of the colored people at any time. It will be interesting to note that in the House last week Mr. Barchfield, of Pennsylvania, introduced the Hospital and Nurse Training School, of Pittsburg, Pa. urging the passage of the semi-centennial exposition measure, and another of enor from the nation of Brooklyn, presented by Mr. Goulden of that state. Commercial and fraternal bodies are following suit, and this widespread enthusiasm is having a helpful effect on the nation." He has been doubtful of the wisdom of holding such an exposition. "As We See It," a novel of deep human interest, by Robert Lewis Waring, has been issued from the press of the Sudarshan warships, of New York, and of the attention the hands of the literateurs of the capital. More will be said of this wonderful book later. The "crack" Baltimore whist club has again decisively defeated Washington at "duplicate whist." In the sixth annual duplicate whist tournament the seashells of the United States and the hands of their old time rivals. Each club was represented by four teams—forty-eight boards were played and duplied. The winner, Baltimore easily demonstrated her mastery. Wash- SUPREME!! OYATION IN HONOR OF THE "HERO'S" RETURN. SUPREME COURT DECISION SHERIFF SHIPP'S DISRECORDS FOR FEDERAL ORDERS. The State or the Union? The State or the Union? In Congress from Ohio, the president and several other members of the board of education, the superintendent of the schools and many prominent educators and men distinguished in local and national councils will be on the platform. The committee of local Wilberfordians is working hard to make the meeting a success. It is their intention to put before the public the record of the institution and bring to attention its needs and the problems it faces more serviceable to the cause of higher education. Music will be provided by the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church choir and the Lyric Orchestra. The outlook is for outpouring of Washington's best citizens --- Rev. L. A. Carter, of Knoxville, Tenn., has been appointed chaplain of the Tenth Cavalry, succeeding Rev. W. T. Anderson, who was retired on account of ill health. The cavalry is a Baptist and was recommended to Hon. J. M. Dickinson, secretary of war. --- Rev. Ernest Lyon, minister to Liberia, preached at Asbury M. E. Church Sunday morning. The Liberia minister and military officer still in the country, awaiting orders. They will probably not sail for Monrovia until the manual arrangements made by this former for the Liberian Republic are finally adjusted. The Helfin bill, designated to foist jim crow street cars upon the people of the District of Columbia, has been killed in committee. "The Macao" won the cosiest moving picture house in Washington, has reopened under the management of its owner, Mr. James F. Child, a highly successful business man and the owner of the Macao, is said to be worth about $15,000. Mrs. Charles P. Willis, formerly of Culpeper, Va., is associated in the enterprise as cushier. The younger Child is putting on a good show. DES MOINES, IA. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Holmes, who have been in Lawrence, Kas. for the past two years, passed through the city en route to Knoxville, Tenn., and Jeffries, the offices of Mrs. Holmes. A very enjoyable program was rendered Feb. 22 at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church. A large crowd was present. . . Mrs. Wm. Powell has been conferred the honor of being a victim of having received severe injuries by falling on the ice walk. . . Miss Alice Morton entertained the O. N. L. Club at her residence on last Friday evening. What was the principal cause of her injury? . . Miss very dainty lunch was served. . . Miss Oga White is still very sick at the home of her mother, Mrs. Douglas Miller. . . Mrs. Clara Fleming, who has been confined to her home since the accident, has a broken ankle, is getting better slowly. ASHDOWN, ARK. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. and looked for last Sunday night, and it looked for a while as if the whole town would be destroyed. . . Tuesday night five bales of cotton were burned, and this was happening the demon continued to drown in the dows in two of the best brick buildings in town, and also a woman got burned to death on that same day by gasoline. . . The man got burned by Harris and Miss Bessie Duncan were married. . . On Wednesday, the 7th, Rev. C. C. Carrington, of Edinburgh, and Miss Clara Ray, were joined in wedlock at the McColum's store for The Freeman. CALGARY, ATLA. Species W. Head, of Moberly, Mo., died after a short illness at the home of Jack Paris, 312 Third street E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada. PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE NEW DANCING ACADEMY LARGELY ATTENDED FIGHT ON NEGRO SALOON KEEPERS By Editor of Daily Paper—Rev. Charles S. Morris to Conduct Revival—The Annual Pythian Memorial Services Held. (By CARY B. LEWIS.) Special to THE FREEMAN. COLUMBIA, KY. March 1—The dancing academy KY, which Messrs. Tom Young and George Evans are proprietors will entertain the "Smart Set" Company next Tuesday night, March 8, at Odd Fellows Hall, Thirteenth and Walnut streets, Tom Young and George Evans meet every member of the company, and a real jolly good time will be had on this occasion. Dancing has become quite contagious here of late, and more affairs of this nature are being given than ever. At every social function it usually results in a little dancing. At one time it was thought very much of place to dance, but since the dancing class is giving so much attention to the hygienic part, dancing is very popular. One dances now for hygiene, just as one takes the proper diet. Mr Young is becoming a professional instructor in rhythm movements, and his school is being largely attended. "Scientific dancing" is the slogan of the school, and the sudden craze for the term "dance crowds." The girls are saying that if you wish to be healthful and an accomplished dancer, the academy school is the place to be instructed. The evening night a new dance will be introduced, and music from "His Honor the Barber" will be played by the orchestra. Mr. Dudley and his entire company have been invited to the dance. Mr. Young and George Evans of the academy school will attend the show later in the week, and will have boxes. A few self-constituted leaders of the Negro race have in the past few weeks been agitating in the interest of the "Jim Crow" movement, and have been custom when two or three are gathered together, they must resolute. On this occasion they did not address their communication to the City Council, who have such matters, but the Commercial Club. Such efforts on the part of some of our peers have been successful to pose as leaders we have always proved to undertake to the race. The most blatant and brazen are ever willing to sacrifice the many to the glory of the few. The measure defeated by notorious agitation of the race question. The only sensible policy is silence and indifference. If the great mass of colored people are oppressed the president of the legislature, what a few untrained, incompetent, and imaginary leaders hope to accomplish by throwing themselves into the breach? Win a little cheap notoriety could be directed to the accomplishment of some object that is helpful, such as the erection of a new High School, which would be of real benefit to the race. Mr. J. B. Cooper has returned from a trip south. Mrs. Gertrude Austin, of Boston, is in the city for a few days. She is with "The Follies of 1909." Mrs. Agnes Prosser will visit her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. J. Walker, of Indianapolis, at an early date. She will be accompanied by Mrs. George Barnes. Miss Katherine McRoberts, a teacher in the Cincinnati public schools, will be in the city soon, to be the guest of Mrs. George O. Barnes, 665 Fifth street. Mr. B. R. Neal has returned from Indianapolis, where he went to visit his brother and sister. Mr. Neal reports that she is a delightful time at the Hoosier capital. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the Quinn Chapel shape is preparing to gift a bazar in Mae Wan, Malaysia, to her is president, Mrs. J. E. Simpson vice-president and Miss Mayme Maxwell sec --- W. H. Goodall has been engaged as one of the attorneys in several suits against the Louisville & Eastern Railway. He was convicted of assaulting Joseph Isaac E. Black in several important cases during the past week. Mr. Goodall has never lost a case. The Rev. Charles S. Morris, D. D., of New York City, will be in this city from March to carry on a revival at the Fifth Street Baptist Church, of which the Rev. John H. Frank is pastor. Dr. Morris is a graduate of the Central High School, and one of the most noted orators of the race. "Honest" Nutter the famous colored umbrella has been appointed in his room for the past two weeks with an indisposition that for a while rendered him helpless. The fans are glad to learn that he is on the road to recovery, and they all hope when he returns, they all hope may again hear his stentorian voice shout "Play ball!" He is the one colored umbrella to whom no white team objects to officiating in a game, for he knows all the fine points of the game. The Men's National Missionary Congress, which is to meet in Chicago, May 3 to 6, is attracting much interest in this project. The retary of the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, is planning to attend the meeting and urging others to attend. The object of the meeting is "to secure from Chris- Continued on Page Five. When you are tempted to address a friend as "Hon." "Prof." or "D. D."—as a rule, don't. If he isn't entitled to the title he is apt to think you are a fool or that you are trying to fool him. Plain "Mr." is really the most dignified designation known to polite society. ```markdown ``` Chief Justice Fuller, of the United States Supreme Court, will be succeeded in course of time by a Republican says the Red Bank Echo, in response to the fearful ones who see the government tottering because of the ap pointment of this Democratic Justice as the successor of a Democrat. *** Prof. E. W. B. Curry, of Ohio, and Col. Nelson Crews, of Missouri, have been "locking horns" vigorously in the temperance fight that is now raging in the "show me" State. Prof. Curry is pouring out fusillades of hot shot for the "dries," while Col. Crews is responding with terrific broadsides for the "wets," with honors pretty evenly divided. * * * Springfield, O., is to have a race journal, which is good news. Considering the immense amount of literary talent in the Buckeye State, there is an alarming paucity of colored newspapers. Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Zanesville and Urbana should not be allowed to do all of the "mouth-piecing" for a commonwealth that boasts of statesmen and scholars upon every hillton. * * * The newspapers of the country which find it convenient to use a plate service should patronize the syndicate so ably represented by N. B. Dodson, of New York. The news he sends out is fresh, it exploits the higher virtues of the race, and is a current compendium of Negro history. The price is within the reach of all, and there is no excuse for allowing this very helpful venture to fall from lack of sup- MORGANTOWN, W. VA. JACKSONVILLE, ILL. HELPING THE RACE. A home, a good living and an education for the children is what Macon county, Alabama, offers. There are school districts, near school districts, school districts by the best teachers in the South Farms can be rented and farm wages are fair. Quite a number of families have already availed themselves these chances. The Negroes who work to have something receive the kindest treatment from the whites. Just write Clinton J. Calloway, Esq. teacher, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. He will be glad to give you further information. WEST BADEN, IND. Special to HIKE In the Ice 'Gilbert, one of the oldest men of West Bend, passed away February 7 and was buried in Scarlet Ridge cemetery, near French Lick. "Uncle Ice" was a fine old character and one of every one among the first college students at the Springs, having come after our oldest colored resident, Burl Falkner, in the fall of 1889, when a buss was used to carry guests from Orleans to the Springs. "Uncle Ice" was an ex-soldier and old soldier, and always delighted in telling incidents of the past. He died of congestion of the brain about a week after receiving a blow or puncture from his fellow workmen, Will Gibson, known as "Gib." He is a young man weighing about 200 pounds. "Uncle Ice" was about 75 years of age and had a coffee cup for about 10 years...C.W. Watts, secretary and business agent for the waiters' and port. No editor should feel that it is discreditable to use such "plate" as Mr. Dodson furnishes. * * * Ohio's energetic colored contingent wants a full-fledged Taft appointment in the presidential class of rewards, and will not be happy without it. This is the interpretation the soothsayers place upon a recent editorial "leader" in the Cleveland Journal, which is presumed to be the administration mouthpiece. *** While the explorers, aviators, scientists, globe-trotters and doctrinales are making dashes for the South Pole, excursing into the dizzy atmospheric heights, locating canals on Mars, unearthing germs and introducing fifty-seven or more varieties of new wild animals, the Negro is anxiously scouring the horizon for a Columbus, Balboa or Matt Henson who can discover a few $4,000 jobs into which a group of leading members of the race will fit so snugly that no friction will result *** The Baltimore Afro-American Ledger sings cheerily of the ease with which banquets are pulled off for "most anybody as is anybody" in the Monumental City, and inquires, "Who will be the next victim to be offered up as an honored guest?" Why not make Editor Murphy himself the next lamb to be led to this joyous slaughter? We are for him, and stand ready to accept a plate at said "feed." *** Nahum D. Brascher, the clever Cleveland journalist, is to be congratulated upon having sufficient influence to get a job at home. One thousand dollars per annum in your own ballwick is worth a $2,000 place in expensive Washington, with every chance in the world of losing one's "pull" at home by absenteeism. The country is expecting to hear from Brother Brascher in a most interesting fashion in the near future. cooks' union, local No. 261, of Louisville, is the guest of Rice's Hotel for a ten days' stay on the water...Mrs. Sue Gurtrie of French Lick died February 14, 2015, at the Citizens National Hospital. There were many who went from French Lick and West Baden to attend the funeral, among whom being Miss Lula Embery Burks, Geo. Waddy and Mrs. Alice Burke, Geo. Waddy and Mrs. Alice Burke party Friday evening and it was one of the swelest ever. Will Perry was the winner of the prize, assisted by Miss Edna Crockett...West Baden witnessed on February 14 fourteen inches of snow, the deepest since 1844. Miss Embery Ashleigh Burke swept snow, singing at the moving picture show in the Springs Hotel. ADDYSTON. O. Special to THE FREEMAN: Special to The FREEMAN; see also being about our life's illness of several weeks. The immatrimonial bee hovered at or near Covington, Ky., Wednesday evening, and as a result two well-known couples were united in the holy bond. The old family was received after their return to the village. The bride is a resident of Cincinnati, while the groom is well known here. He is an employee of the pipe and steel works. The high table of the line at a public house High School of Cincinnati figured in an interesting debate at that place recently. Mr. Grubbs is also an accomplished musician and has taken part in several italyan gigs by the company, which cheered for the city. The next big debate given at the church will be, "Resolved, That the Negro Is Better Out of Politics Than in." Mrs. E. Payne was the first subject and stands ready to defend the title. All are cordially invited to be present. Announcement will be made later. The Business Men's Club met Sunday Afternoon to discuss the scheme for a reorganization. Definite action was taken Tuesday evening at Cy Hawkins' barber shop. ... Word has reached us of the death of Mrs. King, the Christmas of the knives. Mr. King, the leave, one son and daughter, who both are at present living in the East. Miss Niece Garnett of Price Hill is spending a six weeks' visit with the Sun Mrs.dotter and the other two at the street. Miss Lizzie Wakes is in have charge of the Gaines & Dillon restaurant and lunch counter for the next two weeks. The Sabbath school, under the leadership of Miss Waves, is a complete review is given each Sunday by the pastor, which is well worth hearing. You are invited. A program is being prepared for the Literary Society and will be showed to the Sun. The first visit will be a complete review of the program, with a complete review of the Negro race from 1869 to 1910. The songs, essays, poems, addresses and recitations will be read by the preacher, the preacher of the books of poets, essayists. Several speakers of note are to be engaged, and the affair bids fair to eclipse any previous program given under the auspices of literary work and the programs of the first Wednesday evening commencing at 7 o'clock. The Lincoln excerises given at the Second Baptist Church under the auspices of Mrs. M. E. Payne and the first Day of the Day of the first program was well rendered. Mrs. Payne acted as master of ceremonies. The occasion will long be remembered by all who were present. There were two things that were very strong. One was the spring of plantation melodies by six of the most prominent church workers; the other was the reading of several papers by our young men and women. The first was called me that was just what each speaker said, but each selection deserves much praise, and I might add that the paper read by Miss Cordella Ellis on the subject "Only" was the first page of the book. The reading was well received, as were all others. Mrs. M. E. Payne responded to "The Negro as a Citizen." Worbley Kilgore, "A New Skates of the Graham," and Mrs. E. W. B. Boyer, "The Negro and Common Labor." Mrs. Chas. Banks, "What the Negro Women Are Doing"; Mrs. Rilla Higgins, "The Negro as a micro-contribution to the W. H. Brannon also was," and the new plan was to be published by W. E. Payne and Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. E. M. E. Payne and Mrs. M. J. Brannon. Subject, "Resolved, That Booker T. Washington was on the Cross of the Race That Freedeed Dougles." A next sum was realized and the above named ladies won the debate by one point, Mr. Washington being the favorite. MARION. ILL. Rev. U. M. J. Northcross, pastor of Paul Chaple, was nicely entertained at the social time. The valentine social given at Rev. Fisher's church on the 14th was a public event. The public in the Centralia church last Sunday. The Freeman is on sale at the Magnet Restaurant every Saturday evening. The street, J. G. Calhoun & Sons, proprietors. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH Special to THE FREEMAN There are a quarterly meeting at the M. E. Church Sunday, March 6. Rev. C. E. Ellen, presiding elder, will preach on that day. Rev. and Mrs. I. F. Williams, who have been on the sick list, are improving. The Pastor's Aid gave a pancake social at the home of Mrs. Laws and Briggs, the pastor of the vaudeville show, while in this city stopped at the home of John Gaines. .Mrs. L. Farmer, who has been on the sick list for some time, has been on the analysis analysis which has rendered her helples. Frank Wise is on the sick list; .E. Lett will visit his sister, Mrs. John Chan THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ```markdown ``` LAMP CAP --- ...Miss Maggie Pratt was called to her home in Lansing on account of the illness of her grandmother, who is 107 years old. Mrs. Pratt was in charge of piping in our city at the home of Mrs. D. Walker...Mrs. Dora Griffin, who has been confined to her home with acute indigestion, is improving. Don't forget the church! Mrs. Pratt is visiting Church. Rev. McCoole of St. John's Baptist Church, Chicago, will assist Rev. U. S. Cooper in the revival services beginning in July 2017. Well, well, Mrs. W. L. Brown did work the buttons on Chinathel's dress. THE FREEMAN AT PENSACOLA. The Freeman can be found in Penssola cola, Fla., from Saturday night to Monday night, at the Penssola Drug Co. M, Jakes, Anturner Cafe. 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Parlor and Dining. 5 40 p. m. 3 10 p. m. Parlor and Dining. 8 05 p. m. 2 48 a. m. Sleeper ready at 9 p. m. 7 40 a. m. All trains to and from Chicago use direct line. F. E. HINE, D. P. A. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER "THE GEORGIAS ON PARADE." By CHARLES W. GILLIAM. Every soul is filled with laughter When the bills are thrown aroun'. They well know what to look for when those "Georgias" come to town. And that band—when it starts plain' King of Rags—it's number eight— All the "Jays" want to yell out and the Jigs don't hesitate. Now, there's somethin' 'bout the "Geor- gias." So here's to the dear old Pringle Show, The father of them all; May she always be able to please 'em, The cities, the tanks, and all. "LOVING CUP" FOR EMMETT J SCOTT. Thompson's National News Bureau. Tis said somewhere in Holy Writ that "bread cast upon the waters will return after many days," and in the months ago, Mr. Emmett J. Scott, after a correspondence covering fully two years, and in the face of an almost insurmountable opposition, was issued an executive order requiring the four regiments of colored soldiers in the United States army to be supplied with bandmasters of their own race. A way was thus opened up for the utilization of the African-American tent Negroes, who thus far had been denied the opportunity to advance according to their merits, and an inspiration to their themselves for this class of musical work. In recognition of Mr. Scott's timely and praiseworthy service in this direction, the four musicians of the army, through Major J. B. Ramsey, commandant of cadets at Tuskegee Institute, presented Emmett J. Scott a beautiful silver loving cup at Tuskegee in the great chapel on February 1. The cup is a hammered silver affair with three handles, mounted on an ebony base, and is inscribed: Token of Esteem From Chief Musicins Colored Regiments United States Army, December 5, 1909, The chief musicians who are at present in charge of these regimental bands are. Wade H. Hammond, 9th Cavalry, Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming. Alfred J. Thomas, 10th Cavalry, Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. Meward Fok, 24th Infantry, Madison Barracks, Burlington, Illinois. Ellibert Williams, 25th Infantry, Fort Lawton, Washington. All are making records of which every member of the race may feel a justifiable pride. Following the touching presentation address of Major Ramsey, whose device to evening the attendance of Mr. Scott at the evening of the race might come as a total surprise, makes a pretty story, the happy recipient of the cup made a very appropriate response in the form of a large share of credit for trying to do for the sacrifices of the army and the race the service he felt they so eminently deserved. In conclusion Mr. Scott said: "He used to be me to pounce the gratitude I feel, not to properly appreciate the valor of these splendid men; yet, Major Ramsey, I would asseize the gratitude for the most kindness to sendling through this loving cup, which I shall always cherish." He presents the presentation Captain N. Clark Smith's oration played "The Stspangled Banner," all the young men on the Institute coming to their feet, and at its conclusion giving quite vigorously, leo Captain Austin, a yell appropriate to the Captain. LOUISVILLE, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Charles Watts, business agent and secretary-treasurer of the Waiters and Cooks' Alliance of this city, has gone to French Lick Springs for a ten-days' rest. He will be the first and last scientific workers of the organization. Through him a large number of young men of the city are given employment at various hotels and parks. The organization nurtures professional workers for banquets, hospitality and service by and this means the organization is gaining a foothold in the city and its influence is being felt in a very beneficial way. They are the organization is 420 Fifth street, Mr. Watts' office of the agents of The Freeman. His many friends wish that he will be much improved after his stay at French Lick. At this writing, the news of the death of J. Ed Green has been flashed over the country. The body arrived at the home of the friend, Mr. Watts. This is Mr. Green's home, and the funeral vices will take place from the Second Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon of this week. A large delegation from this and other cities attended the funeral services. Miss Julia Young, editor of the Kentucky Standard, gave three columns last week to Prof. Joseph Cotter. When she finishes with her pen, she is reported to "sit up and take a seat." She is reported to be the other "hot one" this week. When she writes on public questions and public men, she goes right to the heart of things. She is no trucker or cinger; she speaks right out. When she writes, she writes well. Dr. C. H. Harris and Dr. W. T. Merchant are in Washington in the interest of Hon. Washington. She is the chances of Mr. White for minister to Haytian are very good and that Mr. A. B. McBaffie may become his private secretary. Mr. McBaffie is a stawart Republican, a brilliant politician, and is now a United States revenue gaucer. THE PORT CITIES—DULUTH AND SUPERIOR Special to THE FREEMAN. The people of the Port Cities have begun to take considerable interest in the proposed Negro exposition in 1913 as outlined in The Freeman from time to time. The following editorial from Saturday's New-Tribune describes the majority of the nation's opinion of the majority of the citizens, black and white, at the head of the lakes, and it is generally accepted that Booker T. Washington should head the commission for the exposition. The majority of the men selected from above the line, and Mr. George L. Knox should by all means be one of those men, with a fight for Indianapolis as the place of holding the exposition a possibility. "A NEGRO EXPOSITION. The Negroes are considering an industrial exposition for 1913, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. The bare fact that such an undertaking is considered possible is rather startling when given but little consideration to the design of the race. Yet, if undertaken and located in some central city near, but not in the city where it was given, it may be smothered by prejudice or killed by social injustice ought to be a sufficient financial success, provided it was not organized on a too ambitious scale. It would attract a goodly attendance of white people through curiosity, business interest, a genuine sympathy and a desire both to help the Negroes by such encounters, and to articles of Negro manufacture. In fact, it would be interesting, same classes of patronage as have all other expositions, who doubtless contain any surprises. In industrial education a man has taught his white brother. It would be interesting, too, to see just what he has accomplished in other fields of effort; if there is any growth in the applied arts, in architecture, in industrial design, as we know there has been in agriculture. The 'plant' itself, designed and constructed as architects, builders and sculptors, would prove a wonderful opportunity for the race. Every feature of it would be studied with interest, and would be full of opportunity to the ambitions of our dark-skinned citizens. "But it should in every way, if undertaken, be characteristic of the race. It should not be a Negro exposition, as distinctive as is their music, their temperament, their idealism. Many a Negro concert has been spied by the press, but this exposition should not be spoiled in the same way, as, unless distinctive, it would not attract nor impress, but this exposition would not underwent an operation for stomach trouble at St. Luke's Hospital last week and is progressing nicely. William Butts, who was up for most of the time, has been to be about. Following in the wake of the Jeffries-Goth combination, champion Jack Johnson is to appear in Duluth at the Lyceum Theatres, where he will escapades which have been linked with his name, considerable interest is manifested in his appearance here, as he has many admirers, both in and out of the sporting fraternity. Messrs McHall & Davis, authors and composers of the song "Stalling Coon," are to appear in Duluth at their sales of the song through the Ingoald Westgard Music Company. A number of professionals have secured copies of the song to them, and they speak very highly of it. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN South Bend, Ind. Special to The Freeman Special to The Freeman. The first of the leading young ladies, won the name of champion among the young lady skaters of this city... Raymond Arts won the championship by year. The first of the championship of South Bend's valued citizens died at his home Sunday afternoon after a short illness of three weeks. The funeral was held from Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. John Jones leaves wife, two sons and a daughter, also a host of friends and relatives. Jesse Bridgeman still continues very living very nice. The "Milk Maids" Convervation will be held at the K of P. Hall March 25. Announcements later... Mrs. George's Bland entertained the Elvis Club with the New Yorker's delicious lunchover was served... Rollie Sanders returned last Saturday night. He will remain in the city and take his old position again... The roller rink will put a new day to the public's Monday evening. All are requested to come out. A prize will be given for the most unique costume. Miss Bertha Black is able to be given to the request to attend the event. A new event is to attend the event in Elkhart March 2. Ross Hawell is manager at the rink. Give him your support. The Afro-American Order of Swiss will set up their local next school. Later they will go to the school for a later will be given later first ball. Date will be given later. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Hubbard left for Chicago Friday. Any one of the new school are going to be a young one wishing The Freeman call on Wm. Manning. Mr. and Mrs. A. Randolph entertained J. B. Allen at 1107 West Napiere Street at 67th birthday... The colossal cloth of South Bend is at 123 West Colfax Avenue. KANKAKEE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Georgiana Berry, who has been suffering with a severe attack of pneumonia, is able to be up again. Rev. L. N. Norton moved his family to Hopkins Park, Zion Church, and Andrew Crawford, one of the oldest colored citizens of Kankakee, died February 8 after a short illness. Mrs Geneva Wadron of Watsika visited him on Friday. The Board of Stewards of the A. M. E. Zion Church had a very successful valentine social last Monday, the 14th. Clarence Fielding is confined to his room with Mrs. J. A. Darry visited Chicago on business a few days last week. Mrs. Kittie Hays of Hopkins Park visited Mrs. A. G. M. E. Zion Church. Elm街 Mrs. J. A. Darry visited Chicago on business a few days last week. Mrs. Kittie Hays of Hopkins Park visited Mrs. A. G. M. E. Zion Church. Miss E. G. M. E. Zion Church called to Chicago last Friday to see her brother, Ernest Benson, who was reported ill. The Church Alld Society under the leadership of its president, Miss Laura Coleman, who was out to visit her sister, the A. M. E. Zion Church. Miss Elliza Quigley, who has been out of the city for a few weeks, has returned. Rev. L. H. Banks, pastor of the A.M.E. Zion Church, visited Mrs. J. A. Darry. Miss Maybell Robertson of Chicago visited her aunt, Mrs. G. Berry, Monday. PERU. IND. Mrs. A. Patterson entertained Wednesday evening of last week Rev. Ramsey, Mr. Hedgepath and Mrs. Julia Turner...Miss R. Webb is home from Purdue College visiting her parents. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, 印, as second class matter. New Phone 2880. GEORGE L. KNOX, Publisher and Managing Editor. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Business Manager. SATURDAY, MARC 5, 1910. What is the matter with Indiana? The congressional campaign of 1910 comes on apace! The best way to punish a notoriety-seeking enemy, is to ignore him in your paper. Fare ye well, Hon. John C. Dancy, Recorder of Deeds, Washington, D. C., good and faithful. The Negro press need not fear to inject "ginger" into their editorial when wrongs must be righted. Has the esteemed Washington Bee ceased to assume to be the mouthpiece of the Tuskegee Wizard? "Farming out" the editorial page is getting to be quite noticeable in certain newspapers not far from the nation's capital. Watch this column for our complete premium plan to aid in our 5,000 subscription campaign, to be announced in the next issue of this paper. John C. Dancy will be a bigger man out of office than when in the hardness. The country will always listen, with interest to anything this genial, race-loving man has to say. We regret to note that the managing editor and his wife are both ill, and confined to the house under the watchful surveillance of a skilful physician and a trained nurse. Read our Washington letter this week. It is unusually racy, and gives an insight into political conditions that will make everybody "sit up and take notice." The opening up of new places by the administration is an industry that ought to be encouraged. Now that the good work has been commenced, let it go on with increased speed. Open up the jobs! If the fattest plums are to go to the Southern States to pay pre-convention debts, what is the use of the Negro voters of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia and Michigan rolling up monster majorities for the Republican ticket? What's the answer? It is highly essential that the right men be named as members of the proposed Commission of Seven to examine into the feasibility of the 1913 exposition. It is better that they be experienced, clear-headed and loyal to the best interests of the Negro race than that they be simply "big men." The senior bishop of the A. M. E. Z. Church Connection is making things hum by his pungent discourses upon the "Blunders" of the Church in a series of articles running in the Star of Zion, the organ of the Connection. Dr. J. H. Manley and Bishop Clinton are after him. Things are getting warm in Zion. Look out! There will not be any "Jim crow" street cars for Louisville, and here's a hearty shake for Editors Steward and Peters. The power of the press is significant in this case. The race is staggering under such laws. We have entirely too many discriminating laws now, notwithstanding the paliating position of some of our so-called leaders. Exit "Jim crow." Race pride, race patriotism, race love and race progress ought to so permeate the hearts of the Negroes of this city as to cause them to get together and start a bank, a shoe factory, a theater, and organize an insurance that really could be called a "home insurance company." Let us come together and do something worth the while. Why not? There should be less talk of, 'white supremacy' of a right, etc., and less advising the race to knuckle to the laws of oppression and repression. What the Negro should be told is to rise up and fight for his rights, as a man, and never to submit to flunkyism. Don't be a lick-spidler or clam. Be a man! You have a right on earth and in heaven. Be a man—every inch a man! No compromise. "EVERY RIGHT WITH ALL THY MIGHT!" We find our rebuke of the careless habit of the world's great pugilist, Mr. Johnson, has been well received in the sporting world, where the champion has many friends. May he continue to improve in his conduct and win many friends who otherwise would be prejudiced to him if he did not behave himself in a manner to draw them to him. Even a pugilist must have friends. A friend will tell you of your faults. The Freeman is your friend. Here's hoping that you may win. Senator Ben Tillman has had another stroke of paralysis, affecting his vocal chords. He will be incapacitated from public service for some time. Ex-Governor Vardaman was defeated for the United States Senate, as he deserved to be, and the successor to the vacant seat in the Senate is supposed to be normal on the race question. The State should in fairness and justice to the Negro have two Negro Congressmen and one Senator. Taxation without representation is dishonest. The Negro citizen in each and every State in the Union should have the right to vote, the right to be elected to office in city, State or Nation. These rights were bought by his ancestors' blood, and written in the Constitution with pens whose handles were made from the bones of our fathers that strewed the battlefields of the Southland, and no city or State has a right to deprive him of those rights. Rise up and fight! "THEY THAT WOULD BE FREE MUST THEMSELVES STRIKE THE BLOW." Strike! Taxation without representation is wrong, unrepublican, undemocratic and un-American. God give us Men! The Freeman is glad to note that the investigating committee appointed by the National Baptist convention recently held in Columbus, Ohio, found nothing against the management of the publishing house at Nashville, nor anything that would justify suspicion of the Rev. R. H. Boyd's honor or integrity. We appreciate this very much. Dr. Boyd has done a great work for the Baptist denomination and ought to be held in high esteem by it. No man has ever attained greatness in this world in any line of constructive work to benefit a people or organization who did not have to meet with liars and slanderers on the way, and Dr Boyd is no exception to the rule. Welcome to our X the following new newspapers that have been launched in the interest of the race. They are to be commended for their courage. May they each have a long and prosperous life, and a rich return for service rendered. They are as follows: The Kentucky Educator, of Frankfort, Ky., Prof. W. H. Mayo, editor and manager; The Enterprise, of Wadesboro, N. C., Thomas T. Henry, eritor, Dr. E. L. Thomas, business manager; The Liberian Register, of Monrovia, Africa, John L. Morris, editor; The National Aspect, Chicago, Ill., W. H. A. Moore, editor (an old friend and wise newspaper man). Gentlemen, we wish you well, and hope that you all will do well. Bishop McDowell, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, does not mince words in his answer to Archbishop Ireland on the Fairbanks episode of recent occurrence in Rome. Hear the bishop: The work of the Methodist association in Rome is not one whit more "perniciously proselytizing than the work of the organizations in America. Such charges are simple slander, and such a statement is utterly unbecoming a church dignitary anybody who knows the work in Rome knows it speaks for itself. It has the moral and support for citizens of the city, and the school is patronized by the children of many of leading families. I do not care, of course, to defend our work in Italy, but it is evil to do so. Our interview, is greatly disturbed by what has been done. For ourselves, we greatly admire Mr. Fairbanks' dignity and work in reference to religious freedom and tolerance were spoken in the best and truest American spirit. The case appears in a bad light but the Pope's advisers and possibly the Pope himself. Bishop A. Walters, D. D., of the A. M. E. Zion Church Connection, reached the shores of England just in time to stop an "English mad dog" afflicted with an attack of "Negrophobia," and who in his madness attempted to bite all the colored folks on earth and most of them that had gotten within the "pearly gates." The bishop handed him out a big dose—in the Queen's most vigorous and expressive English, done up in a lemon—and told him to take it in whole doses. He guaranteed a cure forever of future demonstrations of the hysteria. This vile slanderer of the race will not be heard from again soon. Of this we feel confident. Only for this incident we would have yet been in ignorance as to the prominence of the good bishop's relation, or blood kin, if you please. He told the Englishman that he was in deed and in truth a blood relative of the late martyred President Abraham Lincoln. Bully for Walters! It was prognosticated that when the Bishop's Council met at Vicksburg that something very much out of the ordinary would happen, but not so. It was thought and said that among the extraordinary things that would happen would be (1) the restoration of Rev. Dr. H. T. Johnson to the editorship of the Christian Recorder, and (2) that because of the Morris Brown College controversy, and the part he took in it, that the presiding bishop of the district (Smith) would be unfrocked. Nothing of this sort happened. Johnson, for some unexplained reason, is continued on salary and permitted to remain outside of the activities of the office of editor. Prof. Wright, the very efficient and congenial young editor, is continued at the post he has so ably filled since his induction to the office, and he must DO for his salary, while Johnson has DONE for his salary. Some one please explain this strange bit of ecclesiastical proceeding. HELL IN GEORGIA. There is nothing that so invigorates and inspires us as the opportunity to men who have done and are still dosy pleasant things about our leading a great work for God and the elevation of the race of mankind. We feel that there is nothing that so prejudices people against us as to see how prominent men and leading newspapers are fighting each other. Take for instance the recent cases as exposed to our view by the press. In THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Cleveland, Ohio. The Gazette and the Journal, both excellent papers aiming to serve the race, are at loggerheads with each other and exhibiting an amazing amount of spleen and anmus. Down in Georgia the Atlanta Independent is yielding its valuable space to washing the "dirty linen" of some of Bishop Smith's detractors in reference to the Morris Brown College controversy. This slanderous fight has been taken up by other local papers, and even it has reached a certain New York paper. The American Citizen seems bent on helping the Independent to circulate and spread the scandal among the citizens of Atlanta, which surprises us a little, as the editor of the Citizen himself is a minister of the gospel. He is bold to declare that Bishop Smith is charged with being intoxicated, and he insinuates that Bishops Parks and Lampton are guilty of deceit and duplicity and are moral cowards, etc. Bishops Turner and Flipper are lined up on the opposition side to Bishop Smith, and a Rev. Dr. Stinson, in the city dallies, is appealing to the passionate and prejudiced whites to assist in intimidating and running out of the State the "Northern firebrand," as Bishop Smith is called. This, gentlemen, is scandalous. Hell is let loose in Georgia. The whites against the blacks and bitterly opposed to them, and the blacks against each other and themselves. Business being dull, a sacrifice had to be made, so at Vidalia last Tuesday a victim was sought by the blood-thirsty mob, and one was found in the person of a poor, defenseless Negro, and he was lynched, charged with the usual offense. No one is held responsible for the lynching. COLONIZATION TRICK OF DRY LEADER LAID BARE. "Murder will out." A year ago last fall there was published an article showing that the superintendent of the Michigan Anti-Saloon League, George W. Morrow, was not only a crooked population of the state's firm cause of the State of Vermont going wet after some fifty years of prohibition, through his alleged connivance with the blind piggers and refusal to give consent to a vote of the people on the question as to his capacity to perform the anti-Saloon League of Vermont for several years till she went wet in 1902. Ask almost anyone down in Vermont why she went "wet" and they will say "Morrow." Last spring, just before the elections the Jackson Star exposed a plan whereby the Anti-Saloon League was to colonize the states, possibly for the liquor dealers, but to use them for their own purpose if the plan was not discovered; but if it was, the patriot was prepared to throw the whole thing on the shoulders of the liquor people. Of course anything was denied and pooh-hooed, but now come the proofs that the little old saintly G. W. Morrow is not so free from the guile as he tells the world he is. Here is a letter, which he does not deny: Supt. Morrow's Letter. Detroit, Mich., March 10, 1909. Mr. E. J. Brewer. 404 Houseman Bldg. Grand Rapids, Mich. My Dear Brewer—I had a line the other about finding some one who might possibly help in planning for some assistant work concerning colonization in that city in the near future. Do you suppose it would be possible for you to make up a trade when you come in perhaps a hundred men of Grand Rapids or Detroit, or round about, on contract to vote on the day of election? Think it over. Drop us a line. Sincerely yours. G. W. Mackey Superintendent. Morrow does not deny writing the letter. He says that the "less said about the matter the better." He assumed a tone of deep resignation as he briefly discussed it. He said, in fact, that other reasons for a similar nature would probably follow. "How about the letter you are reported to have written to E. J. Brower, asking him to colonize Jackson county with vowels you write it?" he was asked. "I don't care to say anything about it." "Do you deny writing the letter?" "Do not care to discuss that. As I have it is simply part of a plan to discredit us and our work." —From Truth, Detroit, Mich. OUR CRITICISM UPHELD. Our criticism on the spurious titled "D. D.'s" that to our shame as a race have become all too numerous, has been ably seconded and duly sustained by the below named newspapers, all of them a great credit to the race and the organizations they represent. We hope for a continuance of their co-operation, which is another name for race civilization and education, and suggestive of mutuality of aid and interest. Viz.: The Christian Recorder, The Star of Zion, The Bee, The American Baptist, The Nashville Globe and The National Baptist Review. NEW ORLEANS NEWS THE PROPOSED NEGRO SEMI- CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION OF 1913; NOTHING BEING DONE ABOUT IT IN CRESENT CITY SO FAR; LACK OF INTEREST DUE TO LACK OF NEGRO LEAD- ERSHIP — WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE WAKE UP AND GET BUSY SOON? OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST OF DOINGS THERE— MEANING OF EX-GOV. VARDA- MAN'S DEFEAT. By V. P. Thomas. Editor THE FREEMAN: NEW ORLEANS, La., Feb. 27. —The proposed Negro Semi-Centennial Exposition of 1913, which Negroes in other parts of the country did not attend, is not receiving the attention in New Orleans, among the colored people that the great project deserves, and if Negroes in other parts of the country Washington has been requested, by letter or otherwise, from colored people in this city or state to vote for the joint nomination of which a commission to consider the advisability and report to Congress the feasibility, and if it finds the proposition of which a commission to consider the progress they have made in every line of endeavor since they became free, fifty years ago. The Negro people, body else here has heard anything about it. The lack of interest in the matter is doubtless due to a lack of the right kind of leadership. If the exposition proposed were to be a political affair, with personal involvement, it would be in taking the lead in working it up among the colored people in the state, there would be more leaders (?) encouraging the enterprise in New Orleans, for instance. But as it is a matter intended to coerce. But as it is a matter intended to no individual in particular, but the whole race generally, there seems to be no Negro in the whole state of Louisiana who cares enough to bear race pride, and who cares enough to bear Negro has traveled from where he was fifty years ago, standing in cruel servitude, without name, without home and family, without chance to prove that given a man's chance as to give a woman his chance as to give a man who feels it any part of his duty toward his fellow emancipated brethren, to take The High Educational College of Glory Special to the Seven Favorite Characters, and Classes, of the Whole Negro Race of America: GREETING, namely: — The honorable, the lovely, the pure, the wise, the true, the merciful and the just, most high. Dearly Beloved: — We wish to inform you that as the world grows weaker and wiser; and as true knowledge and true light has become more expedient, in order to find sure ways and true means to brighten the days and prosper all worthy people — we therefore consider our fate; And in looking for true light; for the Negro people to walk by, and to work by, for their perpetual success, we have found it to be highly expedient for us as a race to have a Supreme Divine, Negro National, Royal, Directory College of Glory; in America, through which to better educate and righteously train the masses of Negro people, who have lack of sufficient knowledge and understanding to enable them to successfully master the evils and the impediments standing in their way of eternal success — for their righteous prosperity as a people. This letter, therefore, will inform you that we have already founded such a college of which we speak, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A., with a view also of establishing branches to it, now in all other important places in America, in Africa, and in other parts of the world (having 25,000 feet of ground to build on); we aim to build at the earliest possible period another new building to this one we have here in Boston, at a cost of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) or more, quickly. And we are having a grand rally now and are now making a close canvass for special help from personal sympathizers everywhere. You, therefore, by this letter, are cordially invited to graciously contribute to us something for this cause, if you feel inclined to do so of your own personal accord, as through the merits, the wisdom, knowledge and the intelligence of this College of Glory; we see how we can employ of our race over 700,000 people. As for reference, we wish to say to you, confidentially and personally, that we do not ask to be recommended by anyone, or by any special people, other than those who voluntarily do in, as we are anxious to have this most important College of Glory and the glorious cause of it to prosper, in the eyes of God and in the presence of His people on its own merits, independent of solicited praise or special approval of special intelligence of other people, except such as we invite personally to help us on their own individual responsibility, for this is the holy will of God that we should do this to His own name's glory, as the title of this college, in its own self, is a sufficient hint to the wise to enable them to see the expediency of its merits, as a true source of supreme light and supreme glory intelligence. Trusting that you and each of you will appreciate the invitation we hereby extend, we await your early favor and reply and thanking you for same, we remain. Main Building, Cor. Highland and Dorr Streets, Boston, Massachusetts. P. S. — We have placed this letter in this paper so as all our people may read it and we want to see just who will be the first characters in every city and town that will send us a personal contribution, now, for we are now ready to commission every trustworthy person of our entire race who sends us a liberal contribution for this great College of Glory. We are ready to appoint them each as representatives and solicitors for it, and for its glorious branches, everywhere, until we have qualified 10,000 trustworthy solicitors for a period of ten years, in order that the money which God demands for this college and its branches may be gathered immediately without further delay, and to such as are moved by His holy spirit to help us, we say to them, and to you each, be quick, be quick, be quick, for the King's business requirer great baste. N.B. — They that yield themselves to the glorious work of this college in life righteously, they shall not want for any good thing that they need, as through the aid and the direction of this College of Glory, millions and millions of our people who are now in despair will be led to a perpetual success which will last forever and ever. Send your contribution when you write for further particulars and you will be highly honored. up the cause which the proposed exposition would do so very much to the credit and advancement of the Negro and to the success of its wants to wake up to the opportunity of the Negro race, or, rather, who would work to give the race the opportunity it needs to prepare to the world by what it wants to do, what it wants to free and enlighten human pursuit. MME. E. AZALIA HACKLEY SIGNS. A notable concert was given in the Temple Theater Friday night, February 25, by a committee of ladies, headed by Mrs. Arthur Williams, for the benefit of St. John Berschman Orphan Asylum, and the பெற்றிருந்த soprano solon Ph.M.E. A. A. Haile. Hackley, Ph.D., was the center of attraction among those taking part in the grand and very entertaining vocal and instrumental program, and was a significant part of the show's performance. It was sufficient to induce a very large audience, but there is no doubt that the announcement that Mme. Hackley would appear and sing at the benefit concert was as much a drawing card as the cause, as it was as a great outset of the people to the Temple Theater as there was that night. The house was crowded with people on both floors, and even the asles and boxes had as many as could get standing room in them. The eight-�e presented the third record award by the playhouse and by the many who could not gain entrance at all proved how popular the St. John Berschman Orphan Asylum is with the people, and also how larger the performance was. New Orleans were the same Mme. Hackley once again. People who had never seen the Temple and others who had seen but had never been within its walls, were there that night on account of the cause, and also to hear the performance of the new O'Neill's and the new O'Neill's was especially true of the Creoles of the town town section of the city, who Nothing Like them in the world. CASCARETS the biggest seller—why? Because it's the best medicine for the liver and bowels. It's what they will do for you—not what we say they will do—that makes CASCARETS famous. Millions use CASCARETS and it is all the medicine that they ever need to take. CASCARETS 10c a box for a week's treatment. all drugists. Biggest seller in the world. Million boxes a month. New Easter Music FREE CATALOG. Special Prepared by OLIVER DITSON CO. CONTENTS Men's Voices Mixed Voices Women's Voices EASTER ORATORIOS AND CANTATAS EASTER SONGS AND DUETS Descriptive List Solos Duets EASTER SERVICES FOR THE SUN- DAY SCHOOL LENTEN MUSIC Anthems Oratorios Cantatas GOOD FRIDAY MUSIC PALM SUNDAY MUSIC Solos Anthems Choral Directors and Choir Leaders, send for this Free Catalog at once. Greatest offering ever known in Easter music. Send all orders direct to the Wm. Foster Music Co, 3025 State St., Chicago, Ill. The High Ed seldom, if ever, cross Canal street to attend any entertainment. It was known that Mme. Hackley sings in several languages, French and Spanish among them, and this fact, without doubt, was an inducement to a number who would have bought tickets to help the cause, but who would, as is the rule with them, give the tickets away rather than take the trouble to go out to the entertainment themselves. The French Opera is about all the entertainment that the down town Creoles ever care anything for. Mme. Hackley, however, pleased APPLICATION For 100,000 to 1,000 the Neg Who will give from one hour at help promote a sure plan to deli- erty in America, which is so fast (Special to the True Light Office, 74 Highland DEAR SIR:—I understand that you gro people of America from the woo- swiftly coming upon us as a race and the members of the race this year, you volunteer helpers of the race who a- least one hour in labor free to help t plan for our success to all of our peo you will, and I will give you one.... to help put your plan in the hands o Take Notice—All dear ones in the united workers of the True Light hour to one day in labor free to help gro race from ruination in America, mail it to the True Light Army, 74 P. S.—The labor will be light mile in two hours can do the work. EITHER GIVE SOMETHING The High Education IT WILL EDUCATE YOU Main Building Cor. High LOCATION B 1,000 to 1,000,000 Vol. the Negro Race a one hour at least to one plan to deliver the Negro which is so fast overtaking the True Light Army Directi St., 74 Highland St., Boston, M understand that you have a sure from the woeful and helpless as a race and that in order this year, you have called the race who are willing to g free to help the True Light all of our people this year. You may love you one.....free in lab in the hands of our people. All dear ones in the Negro race the True Light Army and h or free to help get our plan in America, please fill our night Army, 74 Highland Street will be light and easy. And do the work. SOMETHING TO, OR BE Educational Colle LOCATE YOU AND THE PE Cor. Highland and APPLICATION BLANK! For 100,000 to 1,000,000 Volunteers in the Negro Race Who will give from one hour at least to one day in labor free to help promote a sure plan to deliver the Negro people from poverty in America, which is so fast overtaking the race. (Special to the True Light Army Director General.) Office, 74 Highland St., Boston, Mass. DEAR SIR:—I understand that you have a sure plan to deliver the Negro people of America from the woeful and helpless condition which is so swiftly coming upon us as a race and that in order to get this plan to all the members of the race this year, you have called for 100,000 to 1,000,000 volunteer helpers of the race who are willing to give a day in labor or at least one hour in labor free to help the True Light Army to get this sure plan for our success to all of our people this year. Now, sir, my name is You may call on me at any time you will, and I will give you one...free in labor at my home district to help put your plan in the hands of our people. Address me at Take Notice—All dear ones in the Negro race who will unite with the united workers of the True Light Army and help by giving from one hour to one day in labor free to help get our plans of delivering the Negro race from ruination in America, please fill out the above blank and mail it to the True Light Army, 74 Highland Street, Boston, Mass. P. S.—The labor will be light and easy. Any one who can walk a mile in two hours can do the work. EITHER GIVE SOMETHING TO, OR BE EDUCATED IN The High Educational College of Glory IT WILL EDUCATE YOU AND THE PEOPLE RIGHT. Main Building Corr. Highland and Dorr Streets, BOSTON, MASS., U. S. A. Archbishop Justus J. Evans N. B. True Women Missionaries and w If you do not need educating in THE to be educated in The High Educational college is now educating people who are vation of the helpless and unlearned people God to be so kind as to do a kind, friend Glory, by giving a donation to the Expere MORE THAN $1,000 it will help to edu- ation. It will employ 10,000 associate to GREAT AND GLORIOUS IS THE In the Negro race and in the world at lair free—also—together with all main points of true righteousness. Office, 74 Highland S Phone 608-1 Rox. N. B.—Branches and associated teacher and town in America where our people WORTHY PERSONS APPLY FOR EDUCATION in this College of Glory and its bran- women teachers and over seven hundred worthy and competent member of the Nec- tion. Applicants must prove fitness and Educational College Masters, and Classes, of the Whole Negro Race, able, the lovely, the pure, the wise, the true, the the world grows weaker and wiser; and as true k means to brighten the days and prosper all worthy Negro people to walk by, and to work by, for the supreme Divine, Negro National, Royal, Doy- ly train the masses of Negro people, who have lack and the impediments standing in their way of eter- that we have already founded such a college of aches to it, now in all other important places in An- ton); we aim to build at the earliest possible period hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) or more, and are now making a close canvass for special help to graciously contribute to us something for this wisdom, knowledge and the intelligence of this C u, confidentially and personally, that we do not ask so do us, as we are anxious to have this most im- pulse in the presence of His people on its own merits, except such as we invite personally to help us one to His own name's glory, as the title of this collec- its merits, as a true source of supreme light and sup- appreciate the invitation we hereby extend, we a Justus J. Evans, D. G., CH missionaries and workers for God ed. educating in THE TRUE LIGHT High Educational College of Glory people who are willing to work unlearned people free of chan- o a kind, friendly and a loving on to the Expense Fund of the will help to educate and save the 000 associate teachers. ORIOUS IS THE MISSION OF the world at large. Typewritten all main points of the true ways 74 Highland Street, Boston, M. associated teachers of this collec are our people live. APPLY FOR POSITIONS. The try and its branches for over ten seven hundred shorthand and number of the Negro race is elig- ove fitness and worthy. ADDI Archbishop Justus J. Evans, D. G., Chief Instructor N. B. True Women Missionaries and workers for God educated free of charge. If you do not need educating in THE TRUE LIGHT OF LIFE or do not wish to be educated in The High Educational College of Glory, please remember that this college is now educating people who are willing to work for God and for the salvation of the helpless and unlearned people free of charge, and you might please God to be so kind as to do a kind, friendly and a loving act for this College of Glory, by giving a donation to the Expense Fund of this college. IF IT IS NO MORE THAN $1.00 it will help to educate and save the Negro people from ruination. It will employ 10,000 associate teachers. GREAT AND GLORIOUS IS THE MISSION OF THIS COLLEGE In the Negro race and in the world at large. Typewriting and shorthand—taught free—also—together with all main points of the true ways of true success of life and true righteousness. Office, 74 Highland Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Phone 608-1 Rox. JUSTUS J. EVANS, D. G., Pres. N. B.—Branches and associated teachers of this college are to be in every city and town in America where our people live. WORTHY PERSONS APPLY FOR POSITIONS. There is a life-time occupation in this College of Glory and its branches for over ten thousand men and expert women teachers and over seven hundred shorthand and typewriting teachers. Any worthy and competent member of the Negro race is eligible to a standard life position. Applicants must prove fitness and worthy. ADDRESS THE PRESIDENT. Whole Negro Race of America: wise, the true, the merciful and the merciless; and as true knowledge and true prosper all worthy people — we the work by, for their perpetual success, royal, Royal, Directory College, who have lack of sufficient knowledge their way of eternal success — for such a college of which we speak, distant places in America, in Africa, easiest possible period another new 10,000 or more, quickly, assass for special help from personal something for this cause, if you feel intelligence of this College of Glory; we that we do not ask to be recommend have this most important College on its own its merit, independent of them to help us on their own individual title of this college, in its own self,reme light and supreme glory intelligence by extend, we await your early fave Yours truly for the best, THE HIGH EDUCATIONAL CO Archbishop JUSTUS J. EV Bishop MALCOLM M. JO Rev. A. F. BOWER, Sec reets, Boston, Massachusetts. NATIONAL COLLEGE OF JUSTUS J. EVANS, D.G., F. LCOLM M. JONES, V.P., and BOWER, Secretary. THE HIGH EDUCATIONAL COLLEGE OF GLORY. Archbishop JUSTUS J. EVANS, D.G., Founder and President Bishop MALCOLM M. JONES, V.P., and Assistant Treasurer. Rev. A. F. BOWER, Secretary. 10,000 SOLICITORS FOR IT. this paper so as all our people may read it and and us a personal contribution, now, for we are not a total contribution for this great College of Glory. We us branches, everywhere, until we have qualified 10 demands for this college and its branches may be to help us, we say to them, and to you each, be Archbishop EVANS, D the glorious work of this college in life righteously of this College of Glory, millions and millions of ever and ever. Archbishop JUSTUS J. EVANS, D we for further particulars and you will be highly hon may read it and we want to see j ow, for we are now ready to com mence of Glory. We are ready to appo have qualified 10,000 trustworthy branches may be gathered imme to you each, be quick, be quick, shop EVANS, D.G., 74 Highland, in life righteously, they shall hot wai ns and millions of our people who a J. EVANS, D.G., President and will be highly honored. Archbishop EVANS, D.G., 74 Highland Street, Boston, Mass. Archbishop JUSTUS J. EVANS, D.G., President and Chief Commissioner. songs she sang, and especially with her French renditions. And it must be remembered that they are accustomed to sing and to sing in the singers and singers that come and are hard in the French Opera in New Orleans. The program consisted of the twelve songs he played, Hackley, a piano solo by retiring Viola Taylor, and violin Miss Viola Taylor, and duet by the two little Moss Chopin, a vocal solo by Mr. P. Oliver and a solo by Mr. George Carreer, and all of his well rendered, considering the ages and the opportunities of those who executed them. ON BLANK! 100,000 Volunteers in Negro Race least to one day in labor free to over the Negro people from pov- t overtaking the race. Army Director General.) St., Boston, Mass. You have a sure plan to deliver the Ne- ful and helpless condition which is so that in order to get this plan to all you have called for 100,000 to 1,000,000 we willing to give a day in labor or at the True Light Army to get this sure people this year. Now, sir, my name is You may call on me at any time free in labor at my home district our people. Address me at the Negro race will unite with the Army and help by giving from one get our plans of delivering the Ne- please fill out the above blank and Highland Street, Boston, Mass. and easy. Any one who can walk a TO, OR BE EDUCATED IN National College of Glory AND THE PEOPLE RIGHT. Hland and Dorr Streets, ins, D. G., Chief Instructor workers for God educated free of charge. TRUE LIGHT OF LIFE or do not wish College of Glory, please remember that this willing to work for God and for the salute free of charge, and you might please ly and a loving act for this College of Use Fund of this college. IF IT IS NO date and save the Negro people from ruin- achers. MISSION OF THIS COLLEGE age. Typewriting and shorthand—taught of the true ways of true success of life and street, Boston, Massachusetts. JUSTUS J. EVANS, D. G., Pres. ers of this college are to be in every city OSITIONS. There is a life-time occupa- ches for over ten thousand men and expert shorthand and typewriting teachers. Any agro race is eligible to a standard life pos- worthy. ADDRESS THE PRESIDENT. Boston, Mass., February 10, 1910. of America; we merciful and the just, most high. knowledge and true light has become more people — we therefore consider our fate; in perpetual success, we have found it to be Directory College of Glory; in America, of sufficient knowledge and understanding success — for their righteous prosperity which we speak, in Boston, Massachusetts, in Africa, and in other parts of the H THE STAGE Taylor and Taylar are in Cincinnati this week. B. F. Stevens sends regards to Allen's Minstrels. The Southern Quartette are playing through the East with great success. Mr. Iowen M. Lawson, the well-known song writer of Cincinnati, will be in Indianapolis to-day. The Congo King Company is still in Iowa and playing to good houses. Regards to all friends. Hello, Smart Set! George Archer, promoter of the Williams and Walker Chocolate Drops, now filling an engagement at the Colonial, is in the city on business. Frank Fowler Brown, who was called to the city on account of the illness of his mother, returned to his company, "The Red Moon," at Providence, R. L., Sunday night. The Scotts, Richard and Rosa, will be seen with the Great Parker Shows No. 1 again the next week. Head porter Bock on the stage. Regards to all in and out of the profession. The Ort Company has finished a nineteen weeks' engagement with the Lyric Theater, at Newport News, Va., headed by Miss Minnie Huckleback. Kid Loyd is manager of the house. Tom Bryant and Alexander Jones will appear on the United States time under the Haggen Huppert, who has written an action for the one old minstrel men and calls them the Cohan Coons. Clifton Ross, Charles Glipin, John C. Boone, J. Francis Mores, the Ransoms, Baddy McGill, Estelle Harris, Willie and Lulu Perry, the New Savoy, Memphis, Tenn, send regards to all friends. Richard Bradshaw, aged thirty-four, died last week at Atlanta, Ga., and was brought to this city for burial. He was waved to the stage and time to a drum on the Portland Band and later with the bandy Dixie and Mehary Minstrels. The Thompson, Lizzie and Thomas, are now working at the Moon Theater, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Thompson is pianist, and Mrs. Thompson is just clean up with "You'll Come Back" and "Sue Simons." Hello W. A. Thomas, Congo King! Hogswad hello. Where is E-flat The Famous Dixie Trio is ending its third successful run at the Globe Theater, where they were the headliners. They are appearing in a week at the Columbia Theater, have at least three or four weeks of the colored theater time, then back on the big Eastern time, "the white circuit," Fred Jennings is manager. At the Auditorium at Philadelphia, this week appear the Claybucks, Alfonso and Jennie, in a novelty musical act; the act, "Two Indian Maids," Master Edward Bactor, the boy comedian, and Miss Carrie Thompson, who begins her third week of success. The booking of this house, he given Bob Sater, of the C. V. B. A. New York. Frank Kirk, the original musical crook, opened at the Majestic Theater at St. Paul for the week of March 28. There is use telling what the act did to them, for every one knows how. He will be show this summer with his one-man show, "Panhandle Pete's Fun Show." Regards to all friends, Billy King and Happy Beaugrand, why didn't you answer my let-me-in question 552 Wabash street, St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Ellie Moore, leading lady on the "Dixies," has taken the entire South by storm. Her singing and dancing, with her neat appearance and costly costumes, has been a highlight of the show. During her stay in New Orleans, la, at the Temple Theater, she put the town wild with "Suwance Babe," and over a thousand copies were sold. Mrs. Moore sends regards to Grace and Bile Artes, a fine artist who is good old U. S. Write. care of THE FREEMAN. DEATH OF MRS. S. M. ANDERSON M. Salite Montez Anderson, mother of Joseph Anderson-Brown, daughter of Brown. Clark J. died in Chicago, Ill. February 8, 1910, of cancer. He was at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indiana. SMART SET AT GRAND RAPIDS. The Smart Set Company played here last week. As usual, they filled every overcoat with joy and delight with their boys gave a grand ball and reception in honor of the Smart Set Company at woodman Hall, Thursday evening, February 16, 2014. The everybody had a delightful time. Grand march at 12 o'clock, led by Mr. John Pennbaker and Mrs. James Sheldon. They danced until the wee morning hours. Mr. Pennbaker, Smith, E. Grimes, R. Herod, D. Artis, Hamilton, A. Allen, G. Woodfall and H. Lovings. John Pennbaker,promoter, number of the Smart Set Company the three days they were here, namely, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dudley, Miss Jenny Pearl Miss Ella Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Irving Allen and Mr. Lawrence Chichester. THE BELMONT STREET THEATER AT PESACOLA, FLA. The Jennings, Elsie and Henry, are still cleaning up at the Belmont Theater, having to good business nightly. Mrs. Jennings closed Monday, Mrs. Jennings placed an open place is well lit little couchster. Miss Sidney Coleman, who is making good. Miss Mildred Kernion, the dainty little soubrette, is still doing fine, his funke is still making them laugh with his funke combination songs. Mrs. Jennings Kimbrough Monday, Monday week, and is making good with his comic mono-voice and buck dance. Manager Jacoby hot for Hot Springs last Monday for his reciever he miss him much, and hope for his reciever he ghost walks on time as it always did. The ghost walks on time as it always did. To leave the house screening whenever he appears, Mrs Jennings, the leading lady, is a good worker and wins the respect of every lady and gent. Regards to all friends. ROYAL THEATER. GALVESTON This house is one of the best vaudeville houses in the South, and caters to both white and black, accommodations being the same on both races. Only colored performers are allowed. The furiously funny fellow, is being supported by the following persons: Clarence Buckner, who every one knows keeps them singing (bleed and Dora), a musical team are very clever, Miss Mary Ann Porter, the soubrette, takes encounters with her, very sweet voice, S. A. Austin has the best voice, the king of the vaudeville stage, having monologued 74 times in succession, not using the same dope twice, and working on the same stage. The orchestra is above average being composed of Prof. J. A. Kelby, the maestro. Aaron Thompson, J. T. Walton, the maestro, the musician, Cisco Jeffries, Lee Ford, Charles Crawford and Eustace Pace, write. Regards to all in and out of profession. LAGMAN'S THEATER, MOBILE, ALA. We are doing good business here, and everything is going fine. Our show this week is a screamer. It opens with spectacular music and motion. We are J. Lester McDaniel, Joe Watt, Tommy McDaniel and Lew Watt. Our vocal trio is playing in the Edna Landry, Blanche Arlington, Irwin Durban, Virginia Crawford and Mrs. Johnson. Our olo consists of the very best performers in the world. Daniel is cleaning up with his monologue. He is singing "Is Miss Lindy Home" and is taking from four to five encores nightly. He is getting the most one of the daintiest and one of the best performers of her line. She is a scream, singing with much success. There Are the most beautiful singers, Landry, our creole contratto from New Orleans, is getting her share nightly. She is featuring "Lonesome To-Night," and her most pleasant dance, Southmost favorite, soon slurter is taking many encores. Master Tommy McDaniels, the nine-year-old kid, is a dearest friend. He is dancing some. Watt brothers, Joe Watt are no doubt the leaders of all colored acrobats and wire artists. They are one big scream from start to finish. They feature their sketch, Hailey Merry Schoolboy. Their last act or finale is a new one to the public, entitled "Watts & Daniels Booking Shop." The whole company is going some in this act. Regards to all. AT THE COLONIAL, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. By J. D. HOWARD. King and Bailey, 18 Minutes in One. The Chocolate Drops, with King and Bailey, opened a week's engagement at the Colonial Theater Monday afternoon. The act had been much heralded, and made a big impression. The act is 18 minutes full stage. It might properly be termed a refined costume singing and dancing act. Both of the princesses are clever in their separate roles, but they work together throughout the entire stunt. As a low comedian he has the earmarks as a comer of the whirlwind variety. His dancing is both clever and unique. The versatility of his work is impressive. He attains at the opening performance. He is quite as good as a "wench" as he was in his other comedy efforts. The team is delightfully combined. Mr. Bailey is a smart, well-dressed woman, wears his faultless costumes of many changes with nonchalance and grace. His accent is distinct, and the business he injects in his work put him truly in the class of George Walker. The act has been successful, consistent with the environment desired. The girls, four in number, are pleasing, and while not possessed of exceptionally strong voices, are remarkable for their stage presence, and for their talent. The characters have the "goods," and would not surprise me to see them at the head of a company at no distant day. THE "CASHIER" Eighteen Minutes Full Stage Romaine Fielding made his initial appearance in vaudeville last week in Inwood, where he met the clever sketch called "The Cashier." By virtue of its merit and excellent presentation, the act has been United, and will be at the Grand in Cleveland, March 21. Mr. Fielding has been identified with many big legitimate attractions produced by the Liebler syndicate. WHITNEY MUSICAL COMEDY CO. The Whitney Musical Comedy Company finished a record-breaking week in Shelbyville, Ind. From the opening night until midnight the company released Friday, of Shelbyville, says the Whitney Musical Comedy Company gave the most unanimous satisfaction of any production in the country in a house. S. Tutt Whitney is a comedian who grows in favor the more you see him. His name is a byword in southern Indiana. Miss Mable Brown, of Chicago, who replaced Miss Daisy Martin as leading lady of the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, made an instantaneous hit. Her comedianette was complete in the audiences. Her dancing is out of the ordinary. Elwood Knox, the general editor of Tuxedo Theater, was complete in "The Star of Zangibar" Friday night in Shelbyville. He expressed himself as being pleased with the performance and surprised at the crowded house at the theater on the week, Mr. Knox was the guest of S. Tutt Whitney and T. L. Corwell. Mr. Knox is a representative American and a jolly good friend of the audience. He had to respond to more than half a dozen encores. LAST TIBUTE OF RESPECT PAID J. ED GREEN. BY CARY B. LEWIS. Special to THE FREEMAN: NEW ALBANY, Ind.—The funeral services of J. Ed Green were held at the Second Baptist Church, Wednesday morning, February 23, at 11 o'clock. This being the birthday celebration of the singer and actor, hundreds of people, both white and colored, came out to pay their last respects to the honored dead. The body arrived from Chicago early Wednesday morning, accompanied by Mrs. Jeanne Green and Marlon Brooks, of Chicago, and Bernice and Druclia Green, of Indianapolis, Ind. The body was carried to the church until 9:30 a.m., and was then escorted to the church, where it lay in state until 11 o'clock. Citizens old and young who knew "Ed" when he was born who came to the colored school where Mr. Green attended when a young man took a half holiday and with the teaching corps attended the funeral in a body. The funeral services the choir sang softly and sweetly "Nearer, My God, to Thee," "Asleep in Jesus" and "Come Ye Desolate" while familiar friends looked at the church in a handsome, covered casket amid the wilderness of flowers. At 11 o'clock the family and friends entered the church, followed by Ed Dorsey, St. John Lodge, as host; Ed Fellows, Bert Davis, Knights of Pythias; Ralph Lewis, Masons; Burkett Manly, Odd Fellows; Henty Stert, Masons; Dr. Morris Blackburn; C. Young, Marion, and Ann B. Beworth, new call bearers; Mrs. Eliza Yantes, of New Albany, accompanied the family. After the Scripture lesson, prayer was offered. The choir sang "In That City," and I read from the family by Julius C. Young, a schoolmate and lifelong friend of Mr. Green. Among the things the obituary said was that the family talked to Mr. Marion Brooks, on matters, saying that "his name had been changed from the book of damn- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER THE MUSICIAN KING AND BAILEY. Who Are Featuring Williams and Walker's Chocolate Drops. They were a big hit at the Orpheum Theater, Cincinnati, last week, and a feature at the Colonial Theater, Indianapolis, this week. The daily papers speak in very high terms of them. The following is an actual draft of the Star's Speaking of the Chocolate Drop, and must use discretion, for in reality they are not 'drop' but about a whole stick of _____ation to the Book of Eternal Life." These last thoughts of Mr. Green gave the Rev. James H. McCormick his fervor and eloquence on the text, Psalms, chapter 104, verse 23, "Man go forth unto his work and to his labor until the evening." Before preaching the sermon Rev. Manuel told of his intimate acquaintance with Mr. Green; how, when he was a young man, he was given musical entertainments, and how often the famous "Black Diamond" quartette, of which Mr. Green was organizer, gave in churches and among the best people all over the State. The minister said that it was only a short while ago that he met the dead at the house where he talked about the theatrical life, and Mr. Green stated that he had wished to get to the point where it did not take so long, and he pulled him down. The minister stated that he believed it was overwork that caused the death of the noted New Albanian. Manuel discussed with a large degree of intelligence the life and character of David and the faith he had in God, and he said that he had been moved; also how David knew the life of men. He said that the dead had done his work well, but had been cut down in the morning. He said that he had not been given to Christian service. Here the Rev. Manuel took occasion to give some splendid advice to those present who are not living entirely in the arms of God. "Divine aid came to David," said the pastor, "when the Psalmist urged mankind the aid that of life did not matter how much you arose in the estimation of the American people, how many songs written, how much money acquired, how great an aid that he provided, and it should be well with the Maker. "Your lives should be so well spent that it should not be a task for the minister to provide that aid, and come good instruction in saving. He stated it it was not use to put a large amount in your pocket and then let that pocket have a hole in it. He last words of Mr. Green, who became a member of the church twenty-two years ago, the minister said he believed his condition was fixed with God. He was a man of hope, and also paid a glowing tribute to the Masons, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, and urged all that they must follow in the footsteps of the "lowly Naza- "Rest 'for the Weary," a favorite hymn of Mr. Green, was sung by Mrs. R. W. Baker, the wife of the Rev. Baker, of the A. M. E. Church. The funeral was very sad. Every one present realized that a bright star in the city of Boston was the heroine of the neural services, those in the crowded church remained with bowed heads until the body was conveyed to the hearse and borne to the cemetery. Mr. Baker vault to await burial under the auspices of the Masons, Odd Fellows and Pythians. He leaves Mrs. Jeanette Green, his wife R. W. Baker, of the Drucilla Green, Indianapolis, Ind. It has been learned that Mr. Green will be buried one day next week, and that Mr. R. W. Baker will be buried It has been learned that Mr. Green will be buried one day next week, and that Mr. S. H. Dudley and members of the "Smart Set" company will be present at the burial GOSSIP OF "HIS HONOR, THE BAR BER" COMPANY BY HERBERT EVERETT AMOS. S. H. Dudley to Witness Big Fight. S. H. Dudley is planning to make preparations for a tally-ho trip to the coast in July to witness the Johnson-Jeffries concert on the Fourth. Dudley's party will consist of some of the most prominent people in and out of the show business. Starting from New York, the group will Chicago, St. Louis and a few other prominent cities. Johnson is held in great admiration by Dudley, as they were chums in childhood in the Lone Star State. Ask somebody if they will ever forget the 25th of February. Jimmie Harris don't secret your socks in your trombone any more. Jennie Hillman is the guest of Mrs. Marion Smart Moore, while playing in Dayton. Sarah Venable is reading a book entitled, "A Heart to Heart Talk with Some One." Mrs. Dudley is still talking about that cute little jacket she made for little Sherman. Jenny Pearl, did you get that feather to pose all on that new soring bonnet of yours? Ella Anderson is still enjoying the luxuries of life, and sends her regards to Aline Cassells. Matt Johnson tells us he is purchasing real estate in New Jersey. What right have we to bibsbelieve him? Robert Williams has polished up his French horn. eH must have company out front. Look out, Williams. Frank Pheips, our manager, is still slipping the greasy coin; sometimes it takes an awful olling to make it revolve. Some thoughtful person presented Mr. Dudley with a razor strop. I am told it was the gift of President Taft. While playing the National in Dayton, Ohio, James Harris received several visits from his mother, Mrs. Florence Harris. Harry Enuls, our hustling song-book boy, is still doing a rushing business selling S. candy. King and Bailey get all the melody in their system out with very little trouble, and the feminine drops' dance and the bang musical turns of Williams and Walker. They opened the bill yesterday afternoon, and drove away the chilly Monday afternoon atmosphere with the vint of a vanilleville bill. H. Dudley's song hit, "Come After Breakfast, Bring Along Your Lunch and Leave Before Suppertime." Jessie Harris, the cute little ball球, is with us again, after a short illness in Chicago. She rejoined the show at Dayton, O. Lillian Brown, after recovering from a severe attack of the gripe, has returned to give us that beautiful rendition of "The isle of Love." Jennie Pearl has been visiting her husband, John Larkins, who is in Detroit, Michelle Herart has most creditably filled by Rebecca Roper. Robert Williams, Bessie Tribble and Rebecca Roper are still making good as the dancing trio that's a Flickammy Crying in the Moon" number. Will Ramsey, who plays Mose Lewis, is certainly ashamed. On the stage everything corresponds; from the band on his hat to the hose on his feet. Harry Bechelle is one person connected with a cohesive stage "knocking"—not the members, but tacks. You know, he is the stage carpenter. Laurence Chenault says he thinks he will retreat to the cool recourses of Atlantic City this summer, where he can enjoy the refreshing siestas of the dreamy seashore. Mildred Creed, of the Musical Spielers, was back in the city on several occasions, where we played Grand Rapids, Mich. She likes the "Merry Widow Brown" boys very much. Boys and girls, gaze out at the wings, Boots Allen is kissing some town favorite, Boots, when made up, resembles a big bumble bee. eeH says he is germ-pool against osculation. William Everly ("Red") is still making the pictureque leap as the lion in the jungle he sees, and as the man he is shot he adds feeling to his fall because he never looks for a soft spot. We would all like to know what damals have been greasing the feet of Jim Reed and Matt Johnson, "Little Matt" says she can stand for Matt, but she must have her laugh, just the same. Mr. and Mrs. Tribble received several visits from their son, Altwood, while we played South Chicago. He says, "Little Chicago, darling boy, and when I with him he is a mother's joy. The musical number entitled "There's a Plekaninny Crying in the Moon." is still one of the hits of the show. This song is always super black and seven encores, but any one say they wished this kid wouldn't cry so much? * **The Smart Set Company was entertained by hal and印象 given by Mr. Pennybaker, of Indianapolis. This affair was given for our show while in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Ras Jones, of the Smart Set Company, led the grand march. * **"His Honor, the Barber," played Dayton, Ohio, to great success. This city is Marion Smart's home, and one noticeable occurrence pot to see if the members of the company were successful in obtaining suitable lodgings. You will remember that this young lady is one of the Smart Set Company's old lodgings, and she is a favorite with us today.** The Smart Set Company is without any doubt one of the most popular theatrical organizations before the public today. The other evening while strolling to the hotel after the performance I saw quite a crowd in the lobby, and I discovered an old woman standing in the middle of this curious gathering. She had no teeth in her head and was trying her best to say "Smart Set." Can you imagine a better advertisement than this? Lawrence Chenault and "oBots" Allen are quoting Paul Laurence Dunbar. Imagine the picture: A neatly furnished room with a large brass bed and the other customary furniture. She is under cover, with a bottle of "inspiration" close by. Every once in a while "Boots" takes a sip of the "inspiration" and explains, "Lige[ Lige] Chenault says, 'Oh, Boots,' don't call "Lige" so loud; hand me a bottle of "inspiration" if I can't call Lige" in a stage whisper. PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE Concluded from Page One. tians in America at recognition of the man in America's greatest challenge for the world." The questions to be considered will be the evangelization of the world, and what part men and women have in it. Mr. Dave Steward was given a birthday luncheon last week at the Y. M. C. A. by a number of his intimate friends. Mr. Steward, but is now in perfect health, and the dinner was a testimonial to his good health. Mr. shipwreck prophecy to his good health. Fifth and a popular citizen. Those present at the luncheon were W. H. Parks, C. H. Bullock, Attorney N. R. Harper, B. Cooper, Dave Knight, N. Brooke Challis, and Prof. A. E. Meyzeck, toastmaster. A. H. Crutchfield, recruiting officer for the Uniform Rank of the Old Fellows of the State, has just returned to the city from Frankfort, Georgetown, Paris and Lexington. While in Frankfort, me met B. Brooke Challis, that is, the next Grand Lodge. Mr. WANTED! Forty performers—Florida Blossom Co.—Male and female musicians who double B. & O. or B. & S. Performers whose application were not answered, write again, there were reasons. We will carry a two car show this season. Contract jumpers and boozers save stamps. Show begins rehearsing March 15. at Macon, Ga. Address Douglars & Worthey. 361 4th St., Macon, Ga. WANTED! For the T. J. Culligan's Jolly Jubilee Singers, soprano, contralto, bass and tenor singers. Ladies send photos; will be returned. Address care The Freeman. T. J. Culligan, Prop.; Horace George, Mgr. Chas. Rue. Butler Webster write. Brooks states that his plans are about completed, and that it will be among the most successful of his career. Mr. Crutchfield is captain of his company in this city and a well-posted drill master, was accompanied to Frankfort by George W. Saffell, Grand Master of the State. * * * The editor of the Evening Post has been making an unwarranted attack on two colored saloon keepers because they happened to be prosperous and not of his name. The men whose names calls and urges them are in well known and are running very orderly places. Negroes are excluded from saloons on Fourth avenue, and other first-class saloons, and new because Negroes have wanted them closed. Saloons are on the opposite corners of the ones he names belonging to white men who are catering to the same trade, yet he does not say one of these Negroes does not villify the white men who run low dives, catering to Negroes, but seeks two men who run first-class places for men of the race. It is to be hoped by the these Negroes—and there are scores of them—that Mr. Knott will be futil in his efforts to put them "out of business." The annual memorial services of the Knights of Pythias of this city were held Sunday night at the Westport Street Bank in New York, with the help of Johnson as pastor. The services were largely attended, and were very impressive. Sir B. F. Johnson, G. V. C., acted as the principal addresses was that of Dr. J. A. Lattimore. His subject was "Pythianism." The Doctor was replete with many referents to the assertion that Negro secret orders harbor criminals, but stood for higher and nobler principles. He spoke of the order that order was doing in this and other cities. J. L. V. Washington, Past G. C., delivered the eulogy of the evening. He spoke of the sympathetic manner, after which Sir Benjamin Davis told of the good the order had done for the widows and orphans. Sir John李 sang a beautiful solo, and Rev. Johnson delivered a short address. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. On March 17, 1910, there will be a St. Patrick concert and chicken pie supper given at the A. M. E. Church. All in-Virtue. The filling of theexisting home of Mrs. John Galnes last week. The revival services at the Second Baptist Church are being carried on with great success. You are invited to attend them. There is a new concert to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Henderson, Sunday... Mrs. L. Farmer, who has been suffering a long time, has now been rendered helpless by another stroke of paralysis... Mr. and Mrs. Crosso of Van Wert, O. and M. and Mrs. Crosso are the future homes with Mrs. Schull, of 176 Glenwood Avenue, last week. Mr. Wm. Hodge has been on the sick list. Mr. George Grant has been on the sick list. Mr. Hodge is the most well-known Mrs. Harriet Tucker last Thursday.... There will be a chicken pie supper given at the Phoenix Hall for the benefit of the A. M. E. Church. Mr. Hedge will be in the evening to be in the morning at the same time as was published mailed while making tea last week. She is improving at this writing. Mrs. Ella Lewis has been visiting in Marshall, Mich., the past week.... Mrs. Julia Becks, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. Hodge, was given a reception Monday afternoon and left for Jackson, Mich., Wednesday. SHEFFIELD, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN The concert given at the Sheffield High School was quite an enjoyable affair...Mr. John Riley, of this city, left for Chicago, Ill., last week...Mr. D. W. Shoemaker spent Sunday in Bessemer, Ala., Mr. W. H. Gadston, who was emplaced at the Sheffield Pipe and Foundry Co., was very badly burned last week, but is improving...Rev. A. W. H. Gadston, who was emplaced in a few days in the city visiting relatives, ...Mrs. Carrie Thompson was called to Bessemer to the bedside of her sisters, Mrs. J. E. Burge and Mrs. W. M. Walker...Mrs. J. E. McIntyre was told 22 after several weeks of the visit, Mr. W. Mill Pownley did very suddenly on Feb. 24. ST. LOUIS, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. J. E. Moore, the distinguished international secretary of the Y. M. C. A., addressed the local Y. M. C. A. and its many friends in the Douglass Hall, Sunday afternoon. Dr. Moreland is very popular, hearty welcome. Dr. Skip has conducted a lovely welcome. The little folks of the Willis N. Brent Juveniles No. 22 gave a grand "tissue paper masquerade" last Tuesday night, at the Blumenthal Hall. Dr. Morris, the New "Fork evangelist, successful revival services, will close the meetings Wednesday evening. March 2. ... Mrs. M. Gillian, wife of Prof. Gillian, principal of Delaney School, is reported to have occupied the pituit at Quinn Chapel, Sunday evening, and took for his subject "The Training of Children." The Freeman can be found at Pughsia's cigar, tobacco and news depot at Atlanta, Ga., 4 Central avenue. THE FREEMAN POSTOFFICE Notice—Persons whose names appear in the following list will kindly send for mail, as the names will appear four times in the office, as the names will appear in the office. It would prevent delay if all performers would send route from time to time and letter could be forwarded at Gentlemen's List. Jones, Rastus Lee, E. Dube Miller, Joe Joe, Murtay Murphy, Burt Strrauder, Al Washington, H. B. Williams, Geo. A. Williams, Tubilee Singers Eldredge, W. L. Fisher, onnie R. Fisher, onnie R. Grigisby, Grigisby Holden, W. Holden, v. P. Ladies' List. Jones, Mrs. Rastus. (2) Wolff, Mrs. Hanna Thomas, Clodie First-class shows, minstrel companies and vaudeville artists, communicate with Pekin Theater, Hot Springs, Ark., 420 Malvern avenue. Baritone Soloist. First time in ten years. Good, lusty, recitative voice. Would like to join him in a performance of *Vaudeville*. Good references. Write quick C. D. Crayton, 818 Davis street, Jacksonville. ROUTE RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S MINSTRELS, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF HOLL- AND FLEA & FLEA. 6ampa, Fia., Mar. 7, Ocala, 9, Ocala, 10, Palatka, 11, Jacksonville, 12. WAN Fortp performers—Florida Blossom Co.—Male & S. Performers whose application were not to will carry a two car show this season. Contract kins rehearsing March 15. at Macon, Ga. Addr WAN For the T.J. Culligan's Jolly Jubilee S singers. Ladies send photos; will be T.J. Culligan, Prop.; Horace George, M 5 BARBER—Week of March 6, Avenue Theater, Louisville, Ky. BRYANT AND JONES—Week of March 7, Chicago, Ill. HONORABLE INNEMAL COMEDY COMPANY—Richmond, Ind., March 7, 8, 9; Munice, 10, 11, 12. THE FREEMAN Can be found in Peru, Ind., at 88 East Ninth街, Mrs. Julia, Julie agent. If you haven't got it get it at once, the latest Coen craze success entitled, "A Stalling Coon," by Bert Davis and Harry McHall. Price 25 cents. Address Invalid, Westgard's music store, Duluth, Minn. Free gardens and late programs. No cards, Davis and McHall's Office, No. 1221 Fourth St., Superior, Wis. WANTED—For Carter's Jubilee Singers, a young lady who is a pianist and one who recite. Good salary. Address W. A. Carter, 3132 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill. Widow like and acquaintance of gentleman between 35 and 60 years old; must be relic and Baptist; all particulars, Answer X, care The Freeman. HOTEL UPON! BOSTON, MASS. 130 Dartmouth and 5 Harwick Streets, opposite Back Bay Station. Long Distance telephone in each room. Blank Telephone HF. All outside rooms steam heated. $1.00 and upwards. Special rates to Railroad men and Theatrical people. Good service at regular restaurant prices. Upton Investment Company., Wm. H. Hardy. President: Israel Rue. Treasurer. WANTED Two strong clarinet players for the Billy Kersands Minstrels. E. B Dudley, 521 Bridge St., Jacksonville, Fla. WANTED Inside and Outside VAUDEVILLE ACTS. Must be First Class. Independent Booking Concessions for Sale. Colored population 35,000. Only exclusive colored park in the county. Opens March 28th. DIXIE PARK COMPANY, Mobile, Alabama. Salem Tutt Whitney Success to Worth The Whitney Musical Stock Co. STILL MOVING. Homer Tutt And the Best Singing Chorus in America. T. L. CORWELL, Manager, Care The Freeman, Indianapolis. T Our Opinion of Those H who Don't Like E Us. We thank all those who wish us well, However far apart; In trouble, trial or success They're dear to our own heart. No envy is there in our ranks. Each one for all does feel. Yes, for the sake of each and all, each one as true as steel. Much trouble in the season past Unknown to all who read. Success is calling us at last. Its lessons soon to heed. Cheer up, the world is big and wide, And room there is for all. Let's wish success personified to those who'd wish us fall. Cheer up, the days are not so vile, Or clouds so dark and drear. Much seen there is, just wait awhile. E'er long the sky will clear. Despond not, but let hope arise. Your sun is rising clear. Come sing a song for Auld Lang Syne, Our thanks to those who care. TED! and female musicians who double B. & O. or B answered, write again, there were reasons. We t jumpers and boozers save stamps. Show bess Douglars & Worthey. 361 4th St., Macon, Ga. TED! ingers, soprano, contralto, bass and tenor returned. Address care The Freeman. Mgr. Chas. Rue, Butler Webster write. THE STAGE 6 WITH THE BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY AT THE HOOSIER CAPITAL. By Dorothy. Indiana is well represented in the company, two from Indianapolis and one from Peru. Sarah Green Byrd has a new dancing step. It is the "trunk tray hop." Write her about it. All the girls help the stage manager. When he talks they talk too, and all at the same time. Morgan Prince, the prince of fashion, But it's all off, girls. Listen! He is married and happy! The nine women in this company know how to "make-up," and received compliments for good looks. Charles Bougia is quite popular with the female patronage, regardless of the long wait in the weather. If you can prove to Gus Hall that you lived across the street from him on Bright street he will give you a photo. There was real winter weather! Snow storm! Sixteen inches of snow, and still falling. Train too late for opening matinee. "Jolly" John Larkins arrived here with fourteen letters and a long distance telephone message awaiting him from "Daddy's Chile." Raz Jenkins' Pearl. Louis Hunter must pay us a visit the next time. We didn't get acquainted at all. You must do better next time. Ask Gus Wall to bring you back some time. John Grant is the economist of the company. He saves three cents out of every five. All mail addressed to him in care of this office will be promptly forwarded. Emma Prince, pretty, fair and divinely tall, is the devoted wife of five years of H. Morgan Prince. She is very pleasant and makes quite a favorable impression at once. Will Cook, the stage manager, was home again with friends and relatives, and was feed and entertained almost more than he could stand. The social stunt was a great one. Anthony D. Byrd, Dr. Footemall, the hoodoom man, was remembered here as "mammy" in the late Ernest Hogan's Rufus Rustus Company. Mr. Byrd, for a while, was a Boiler, of which his wife was a member. What about those foreign postals? Catherine Reeves, Zenla Hunter, Gussie Martini, Irene Gaines and Ruby Taylor are a jolly five, and one wonders if Ruby ever had a serious moment in her life. Which do you prefer, girls, "ragtime, baseball, or on the road to Monterey?" Speak! Now, altogether! Sarah Green Byrd has always been a favorite here, having won much favor with the Ruffus Rastus Company some seasons ago. She comes to us this time a little brown fairy, making a big hit. She is really pretty in the short whidress, lace trimmed, black hose and slippers, and a tiny, dainty lace apron, and dances herself right into the heart of everybody from the retired merchant in the box to the street urchin in the gallery. Mrs. Byrd is an Indiana girl, and possesses all the desirable qualities that make a favorite with everybody. Madam Sissieretta Jones, in her usua- queenly dignity, was welcomed by her friends and teachers, and she dealt lightly with Madam and she continues to be stunning and sweet. While there is nothing naughty about her personality, she is about her she tells you of some thing that has worried her) you, feel her presence the moment you approach her. There is that agreeableness that can not be mistaken. Persons who have been around her for years find these qualities as lasting as she finds them prominent at the first meeting. Jeanette Murphy Green, the wife of the late J. Ed. Green, has been with the company for a number of years, and is also Madam Jones' companion. While she is Madam Jones' own wife, her husband's unexpected death. On Friday came the message that he would arrive in this city Saturday about noon, and on Saturday another message came saying "I am going to be about 1 o'clock. It was a great shock, and no one only a brave little soul like Jeanette could have stood it, for she is as brave as any warrior and as true as a princess." Her husband and her baby—their baby. Each week the remittance was sent to the two prime factors in her life, one in Chicago and the other in New York, and each time she was given the money, her to be with him, for his care and support required money, and there was no one to earn that but her. The chapter is sad in its ending, sadder still in detail, and the last tear on his brow and laid him to rest in the New Albany cemetery, and goes out again to battle with life for her baby, having for her comfort that she has done her duty as she saw it. And her friends are her witnesses. TO THE COLORED ARTISTS OF THE STAGE. Chicago, Ill., Feb. 19, 1910. Chicago, Ill., Feb. 19, 1910. Ladies and Gentlemen— Ladies and Gentlemen—are the world-wide tool of an expert set to the top of the ladder in the show world when they are always breaking up and running to the agents with a new partner. Of course, it is hard to get along with some people, but it makes no difference. What is the�rowing and your It is the money you are after. Isn't that true? It seems that there is a bad luck town in Ohio, and that is Cincinnati, and that all the best artists of Chicago have got there and broken up some people. Brown and Spence were the first to start the ball rolling down the hill, then came Saphro and Campbell, Brooks and Brown, the Two Bens, Cumby and Matthews. Jerome and Louis, and Joe Brown, who looking for new tools, are also. Broadford, he known as "Mule," who is in the land of a sunshine where he can't get a new lao partner to work with each week. There are Brown and Gilpin, too, in this line up. Mr. Louis is working single. Mr. Matthews is working in the black-knاikl good, but Mr. Matthews will join hands with Kid Brown, the banjo wonder. The team will be known as Matthews and Brown, and the act. "Act of Novelty," Bennie Jones, late of the Red Moon Company, has gone back to his old parry. Now friends, stop and think a moment better, and stop splitting out and leaving one another. Regards to Miss Ada Ada, the beloved teacher, will be I Ed, Simpson, Walter, Reed, Bon Bundy at the Royal Theater of Memphis, Slim Henderson and all friends. Write care of the Pekin, Chicago, Ill. or truly, RICHARD MATTHEWS, JR. RUBY THEATER, GALVESTON, TEXAS. C. Huff, Manager and Proprietor. Chintz Moore, leading comedian and producer, had the best show in town last week, opening the show with the "Cuba-ball" and the "Albert White and a chorus of eight pretty damselfs Mr. White is more than making good here, and all young performers had better look out, for Mr. White is setting a pace for all young comers in the biz. Miss Julia Williams is here, doing well. She wishes to hear from her husband, Walter, at the Pekin Theater in Memphis, Tenn. The team of Moore and Moore are still cleaning up, as usual. Don't be surprised if you see the Moore team in a big company next season. The Merry Howards, Nettie and E. D., are making good here. They have the name here of having the best dressed act seen here in their line of work. The whole company send their best wishes to the Carters, Paul and Mamie, John and Atamis, Henn., the Amuse U Theater, also the Royal Theater, Memphis. This week the Howards produced a show with the title "A Hospital," a scream "A Hospital," also Moore says Hello, Paul and Mamle, also Ransom and Ransom, at Memphis, Tenn. Prof. George Rhone, the master musician, is still here, and has been quite a drawing cahd, ably assisted by a good set of musicians, such as Prof. Henry, John Fitzpatrick, and the pianos, Jack Fitzpatrick, drums, Ray Johnson on the job as electrician and operator. CARLISLE AND WELLMON. The bill at the London Pavilion underwent an almost complete change on Monday. Most noticeable among the newcomers are Carlisle and Wellmon, a couple of colored entertainers who met the couple in the house should their retention at this house for an indelible period. They enter an elaborately furnished drawing-room, boasting a spective entertainment. They play the play of greetings, tolceries, the Souma rush in exhaling style, after which Mr. Carlisle sings a pretty balloon accompanied by his partner. As though to show that from the sublime to the theatrical, Mr. Carlisle's performance, "My Cousin Caruso," a burlesque operatic ditty concerning Mr. Enmmersterel of New York, and the famous tenor. There is nothing which tickles the ear more delightfully than rag-time music when it is submitted by artists who have carried it out with well-known where Carlisle and Wellman achieve their special success. When they sing "Kiss Me Nice, Kiss Me Twice," the entire audience seems possessed with a desire to choose the music which they will but for their inability to mitigate the intricacies of tone and the hand-clapping which render the number so fascinating. Both seated at the pianos again dance and play in a perfect riot of joy, with the music of the physique, and present imposing figures in spotless evening clothes.—The Music Hall, London, England, Jan. 27, 1910. THE COLORED VAUDEVILLE BE NEVOLENT ASSN. ANSWERS UNCLE RAD KEESE. By Harry A. Brown. To the Editor of The Freeman My answer to Uncle Rad Keese—and approved by the members of the C. V. is not a writer, but a article is not last week's Freeman, which he speaks at length of the faults and possibilities of the C. V. B. A., but to enlighten us about the association. And a very few words will show that the writer knows not of what he speaks. Again, he is not a member of the association and what information he gives is not a secret order nor is it a union. It is simply a benevolent association, the object being to raise the association and not to fight anybody. We wish to maintain a fund that will take care on the old and infirm members and perform the task to look after the sick and bury the dead. You said, Uncle Rad Keese, that our treasurer should have put up a bond. Again I will enlighten you. Not only has the time to be a member of the family, but also the financial secretary and the recording secretary have put up bonds long ago. Why this was not done at first, I will explain to the people few persons have over the time to form the organization of some kind for the good of the colored actor at large. These men were all friends, and among themselves they were all friends, and among others were was made treasurer. We all knew Sam; he was good enough for us. Why should he put up a bond then. There was nothing to do with the relationship between him and the men, and he was not to be the men that knew Sam H. Davis, and he was trusted to be a man. But as time went on the association grew larger and more unrested, he was not as much as he used for the treasurer and the two secretaries by our counselor, Frank Wheaton in speaking of the fault of the association, the writer knows nothing of the association and are at all to understand the attack. There are two sides to every story. Why not speak of some of the good the C. V. B. A has done? Why do you think you know your words and then write your articles, do now answer your article because the C. V. B. A are afraid and want to hide some of them but not to make sure you are doing something in secret and our books and doors are open at all times to the unbeliever and that the association will live and stand no matter who knocks it. It is not a question of the beginning of time that has grown as fast there has been none that has done so much good in the same length of time there is no order that has a better put-down. The news is not the same way that he has As to the possibilities that are past, we have done all that we started out to do. Because the White Rats, as you say, refuse to sing in some colorful songs, we have benevolent assuctions got to do with that? Nothing whatever now or ever. The word "protective" is not part of the C. V. B. A. You say the white man is making the laws. Vervy the people are making the laws of the C. V. B. A. do under its charter issued by the State of New York. And, in conclusion, I hope I have put you and the public right, i. e., the C. V. B. A. is not a fighting body. But should you be ill and in need of help, why will we be able to help? We also have a good hand of fellowship and the hand of succ. Believe me. HARRY A. BROWN. THE FREEMAN IN LONDON, ENG Copies of The Freeman can be secured in London, Eng., at Daw's Steamship Agency, 17 Green street, Charing Cross Road, W. C. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. COLORED PLAYERS SHOULD DEVELOP BATTING AND GIVE LESS ATTENTION TO PITCHING The Los Angeles Tribils (colored) are taking part in some great winter contests on the coast. They were recently defeated by the Shamrocks (white), of that city, by the score of 3 to 0. "Cyclone" Joe, one of the pitchers upon the staff of the Chicago Giants, played first base in the game, and had the unique record of one putout in eight innings. This is probably accounted for through the great pitching of Langford, who struck out twelve batters. Seven putouts went to short, one to the pitcher, one to first, leaving but three balls to go to the outfield. Managers should watch his performance in the future. Four hits were made off each pitcher, and the opposing twirler found eleven of the dark skins. There was only one error on the part of the colored lads, which shows good fielding, as the assists are plentiful. This latter fact would make it appear that pitching and fielding are being developed more rapidly than batting. This is quite often the case with colored teams, they seem to fency the fielding part of the game, and will practice for hours to perfect the same, but they give but a scant amount of attention to the development of batting. teams are good fielders, but how many come up to the standard in batting? The Leland Giants were perhaps the greatest batting aggregation of color that we have yet seen, still their record in the City League is not so impressive when you consider the class J. H. MORGAN PRINCE. With Black Patti Musical Comedy Company. Having heard of H. Morgan Prince for the past six or eight seasons, the theatrical patronage of this city were pleased to see presentation of his style of work at the Park Theatre with the Black Patti Musical Comedy Company last week, as straight man. His appearance here at this time was his first and he made a very favorable impression as a first-class performer. Mr. Prince began his career of pitchers they were facing. I say this because this club had the choice of the best material in the whole country, and it is a well-known fact that the equal of some of their batsmen is hard to find in the semi-pro. ranks; still their best batsmen were led by men who never could reach the big leagues, and others who had been discarded. We will have to do better in order to rank with the select class of big bitters. The poor batting ability shown by some of our teams is brought about through various causes, some of which I will attempt to name. We do not have the opportunity to face high-class pitching day by day, and this is one of the best things in the business to increase one's ability as a batsman. The pitchers we face are nothing more than amateurs or a lot of passed-up old leaguers playing semi-pro, ball, and their offering is usually found with such an amount of ease that it causes a great slump in thinking, figuring or guessing. Occasionally we meet a big league star, but it is upon a rare occasion when he sends up his best goods; he is always supported by a mixed aggregation of inferior ability, of which high-class playing and inside baseball is an enigma; therefore, batting averages obtained in such contests are no criterion upon which to judge. We can not afford to carry many extra players, and when the regulars go out for the warming up process you will find nothing left upon the bench but pitchers and a sub catcher. Pitchers are not supposed to get out and run down batted balls, as their time is consumed in warming up, as some managers select their slab artist for the day according to the warm-up or other circumstances which may trise. This leaves a dearth of ball chasers, as the regulars are supposed to have batting practice before field practice takes place. As there are no available ball chasers, our boys as a rule resort to batting lightly tossed balls in front of the stands. This is a bad thing for the eye, and nothing can be gained from it. In semi-pro. ball the spectators are constantly in danger of injury, which makes it necessary for the balls to be tapped lightly, which is not even good bunting practice. One should practice batting the kind of pitching that he is most likely to encounter in all games, and he should put as much life and energy in such work as if he were actually in the real contest. The pitchers should do the same. This will benefit both. A bad mistake amongst our players is this: The pitchers, if throwing up balls to the plate, are against the idea of team-mates hitting him all over the let, and the batters in turn are against the idea of being struck out by the pitchers. These things have brought out many a kidding match which has upon numerous occasions developed into strong envy and hatred, which often ruins the discipline of the team and serves to break up strong inside playing and team work. To avoid these offensive features of baseball, colored pitchers are seldom called upon to deliver balls to the batsmen for practice. Each of these mistaken ideas has its functions, all of which help to hold down the development of batting. FROM ARIZONA The following letter from the American consul in Berlin to a resident of Arizona, a friend of the deceased, tells of the death of a talented young colored woman in Berlin, who, had she lived, would doubtless have luster to the achievements of her race: American Consulate General, Berlin, Germany, November 15, 1909. Mr. E. B. Scott, Winkelman, Arizona: Dear Sir—In answer to your favor J. H. with the late W. A. Mahara doing comedy and straight lines. He is also a musician playing both saxophone and solo alto piano to his comedy. With the Black Patti company last March, Mr. Prince with his charming wife filled a long engagement of vaudeville dates throughout the West. Mr. Prince can be assured of real appreciation of his excellent work by Eastern theatre-goers. of the 24th ultimo, I have to state that Miss Marie Florence Montgomery died in one of the hospitals of this city on Wednesday, the 8th of September, from lung and heart trouble. On that day I learned for the first time that she had been ill, through a note received from Miss Hedwig Muller, a young German lady residing next door to her, Tempelhofer-Ufer 36, who, when she found Miss Montgomery suffering some four days previously, at once sent for a doctor, who had her removed to the hospital. Upon telephoning to the medical authorities I found that Miss Montgomery had died that morning. Thursday. Miss Montgomery was buried from the hospital on Saturday afternoon, the 11th of September, and her body taken to St. Luke's Cemetery. The service, which was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Murlin, pastor of the American Church, was simple but very impressive. Besides the pastor and his wife, there were present two American ladies representing the American Benvolent Fund, the secretary, a number of friends of the deceased and myself. There were quite a number of wreaths, flowers, etc., and together, as stated above, the interment was most impressive. I am under the impression that the deceased's brother, Mr. Alonzo Montgomery, is the only living relative. I am, Respectfully yours. Miss Montgomery was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, was was a young woman of more than ordinary mental accomplishments. She was well educated, and especially devoted to the study of music. In July, 1907, she left Rhylote, Nevada, where she then lived, to enter Stearns' conservatory of music in Berlin, to perfect her mastery of the violin, in the use of which instrument she was already accomplished. She had apartments at Tempelhofer-Ufer 35, where she was found stricken with her fatal illness, as indicated above. A. M. Thackara, Not seeing anything in your paper from our section and realizing that there are many things of interest to write about here, I venture to enter the field and let your many readers know something of Oklahoma in general and Muskogee in particular. alizing that interest to are to enter many readers oma in gen- icular. o say that, We take the liberty to say that, while Oklahoma is the youngest in the sisterhood of States, she ranks ahead of any of the older States in Negro progressiveness, in land owning and in the professional and commercial world. We have here in Oklahoma, Negroes from every State in the Union, and they are engaged in every line of business that the white man is. In every town or community where there are more than one hundred population, you will find representative business men and women. Here in Muskogee we have the "big head" because we have more Negro men and women in the trades, business and the professions than any city in the United States. Every line is represented, from bootblack to banker. The People's Bank and Trust Company is the leading financial institution among our people in the West, and when you remember that every dollar that you deposit with them is guaranteed by the great State of Oklahoma, then you will say that it is the leading and most safe of any or all of our fifty-one banks that we have in the United States. The latest acquisition to our many establishments is the O. K. Furniture Company, located on South Second street, in the Sims-McCullough Building. They opened for business the first of the month with M. F. Brown, formerly with the Muskogee Furniture Company, a white firm, as manager. This gives us two first-class furniture stores among our people here. Don't miss a copy of The Freeman if you want to know more about Muskogee and Oklahoma. The Commercial and Industrial Association is getting busy and promises to interest itself in various ways for the bettering of the business of our town. They will soon elect new officers, and everything is ripe for much good to be accomplished during the year, and the landing of the National Negro Business Men's League convention in August. MUSIC FREE CATALOG of the latest popular sheet and Instrumental MUSIC. Beginners' Instruments and books. Catalog free Write for one today. THE WM FOSTER MUSIC CO 3025 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Harrison Greatest of colored M Largest and best of its kind in good colored musicians at all time steam calliope, one Baby C Will buy uniforms. Address J. M B PER. 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Also "Her Tramping Husband." Address SIMS & HARRIS, 412 S. Dearborn St.. Mobile, Ala. In the Field of Sport. Can you blame Del Howard for balking on Louisville? _____ Nelson, after all, is only human, and he had to get it some time. A Tip.—Don't bet your all on Flynn the next time he meets Langford. Langford and Dewey, at Cheyenne, also earned their money much easier. Jeffries has gone off the road, and Johnson is soon to follow, thank goodness. Owners, managers and players, get in line for THE FREEMAN's baseball issue, April 2. Write to-day for particulars. Mr. Irving Williams, the well-known baseball man of St. Paul, Minn., will accompany Frank Leland's ball team on their Southern tour, beginning March 20. The twenty-round bout between Digger Stanley, the bantam champion of England, and Young Pierce, an American Negro, at London, England, February 14, ended in a draw. Manager Stevens, of the New Orleans Eagles, has a promising bunch of youngsters that he will try out this season. The od reliables, however, are still on the The Louisville (Ky.) Cubs will leave March 15 for their Southern training trip. Cubs desire games can write James H. Stringer. 124 West Green street, Louisville, Ky. Bobby Marshall, of University of Minnesota football and coach of Minnesota Feltix Wallace, stars of the St. Paul (Minn.) Gophers, will add a tower of strength to Frank Leland's team at Chicago this season. James W. Fique, who formerly managed the Fouque Giants ball team of Chicago, writes from the University of will continue Louisville Tigers, commonly of players who played on the Fouque Giants. They will tour the country, meeting all comers. Mr. Fique's address is 433 Center street, Louisville, Ky. Mr. Butler was Rutter, of the local A. B. C team is busy these days arranging his team for the coming season. Several of the old favorites are still in the fold, and the Manager Butler promises the fans a team that they will be proud of. The club will go to West Baden, Ind., for spring train- The Burrell Normal School at Florence Ala. has organized a baseball team, with A. L. Glein, of the Burrell Normal School, with the following lineup; A. L. Pool; p. L. C. Portlock, p. A. C. McClure; A. L. A. Glein, 29; E. L. McClure; A. L. Glein, 29; E. L. F. H. Thomas; of: I. Simpson, r. J. Buckingham, T. C. Rapier, subs. They challenge any team. Burrell Normal School, Florence, Ala. DIAMOND GOSSIP OF MOUNTAIN CITY. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN CHAUVEY-McCarthy—Pitcher Ernest Chavley has twenty-fourth anniversary February 14. After the reception he enjoyed an auto drive around the city. In a short address concerning baseball, Burk said he wasn't worrying about the coming season. He thinks it will be the best of his career. Mountain City fans may never see George Sanders, the hard-hitting shortstop, tickle the dugout second base if he keeps his promise to retire. "Silent" Gus Blasenger, the slank, lanky twirler with the roundhouse curve, has begun active training for the season of 1910 at the High School Team. "Big Bill" Sterritt hasn't turned his attention to the national pastime yet. He's still serving "thirst-quenchers" at a prohibition saloon. Bang! -bump! -smash! -whack! was sounding in the back yard of "Nap" Thompson the past week, which indicates that "Nap" and the vet receiver, Sterling Fourch, have exchanged the nothing-doing sign for something in the workout line. "Pete Turner" Wilson, the fleet-footed center fielder, says he'd like to land with some classy club; almost he won't play in the Sunny Sunny this season. IN DEFEAT NELSON SEEKS RETURN BOUT Dane Offers Wolgast $10,000 Cash Bonus us for Another Battle Under Any Conditions. SAN FRANCISCO—Special—Battling Nelson offers $10,000 cash bonus to Ad Wolgast, the new lightweight champion of the world, for a return battle, any time, and the new conditions which the champion may name. Beaten to a standstill, "put out" standstill, Wolgast has the greatest battles in history of the prize. Battling Nelson surrendered his title to a new man, and does not complain. But Wolgast demands that Wolgast make good his chances in the fight under the prize lightweight." And those who know Nelson's wonderful record of thirteen years are forced to admit that he is one of those who saw him go down to defeat before Jimmy Britt, after he lost to Joe Baila by a foul in the forty-second round. "We have come back to give Gans the besting of his life, are inclined to believe that even with the cleverness and stamina of the new Nelson Nelson would not be an easy win." SARF WINS ALL THE WAY Women win all the way and win them honestly. From start to finish of the hour and fifty-seven minutes of terrific training he out-boxed and out-generaled, but he was not alone. He rounds before the blood-spattered referee lifted the blood-sodden glove of the new common man there was little doubt as to the nature of the game. He close, when referee Smith stepped between the man and asked if he would stop, New unable to speak, shook his head slowly. He was not referee and hung again at his antagonist. It was a tragedy, but a tragedy well done. Nelson then TURN IN BAD SHAPE. or see speak. Eyes cut and swollen, nose broken, lips puffed into an indefinable mask that under it all he is in good condition, being who with his stand helpless and unconscious, but still facing blow after blow which scattered blood from his tattered face over the ringside seats, know that his serve and his fighting spirit are unbroken. Most himself showed appreciation of this even when he had beaten the champion, and he helplessness. Even after the thirty-fifth round when the Battler was hardly able to handle hands, and could only make a blow by swiping his arm. He arm and glove a dead weight. Wolf stepped warily away and fought as he had in his first round. He was taking power which has always characterized the Dane, and which his friends declare not to bring him back to the game a winner. Others maintain that Nelson is done. The point to the fact that Wolgast has been mistaken by both Tommy Murphy and Owen Maitland, and insist that if he could lost to such a player, the middle of his career and then beat Neil Maitland, the Nelson is not the man he once was. But those who saw the breast battle come to a close, but it is that not Nelson is less, but Wolgast is more. Wolgast has a great victories, though he had made no great sensation in the ring until the present time. But Nel himself was no bear at the start, and it made him that Wolgast has just reached his stride. WINNER STREET AT EVERY STYLE. Only a few months ago he was fighting in the featherweight class. Now, 132 BY HAROLD C. McGATH. pounds is his natural fighting weight at ringside. And Wolgast is a boxer. When science was demanded he proved that he had been trained to fight it. Wolgast roughed it. He butted and clinched and jabbed and held and stalled boxed with equal ability as the attack only in the twenty-second round was he in serious danger, and then his generalship saved him from defeat. Staggered he ran to the jaw, he rushed into another blow of the jaw and went to the floor. With the count of four he was on his feet again, and Nelson was yelled, and those and heavy. The crowd yelled, and those and heavy. The crowd see if the way was clear for a rush to the cars. They thought the Dane red won. Wolgast rushed, clinched and held on, stallting the round in spite of all Nelson could do. In the next he stalled again, and by the twenty-fourth he was again in good condition, and the Dane righteously gone. As it was declared by the sporting writers when Wolgast and Nelson met for rounds in Los Angeles last July, the Milwaukee's brains were the best for his business. NELSON SAYS WOLGAST LACKS PUNCH. Commenting on the fight, Nelson says that he will turn the trick if given another chance. "Wolgast hasn't a champion's punch," declared the Dane. "Therefore, how can he win?" heave I made the weight too soon, and the weaker than I had expected. I wasn't in serious distress when Smith stopped the fight, but was saving for the final four. He would have made the punch which would turn the tide of battle. I certainly want another chance at Wolgast. Fight fans are very much divided in the opinion of the battle, though all agree that he made a man ever received in a California ring. PAT DOUGHERTY A. COMER. Chicago Critic Predicts Great Success for the Hoosier Boy. Dear Sir—The critics—Chicago are very enthusiastic over Dougherty, the big strapling, good-natured chap who pitched such wonderful ball for the Leland Giants last night—it was them, think he will prove himself to be the one he best bet on season of 110, after one has had a poem at his last year's record you can readily see just why the fans expect so much to be the same south-west, just this morning, the show then down as he did, certainly was going some for a boy child. Some of the fans say that he is now a better player than the once great George Wilson, who was the first man to be the most strong. I admit that he possesses a fine assortment of curves, has terrific speed and more nerve and wonderful control or a south-west is as a hard hitter and good outfielder. That is the nation hard to beat and ought to bring home the bacon. I had the pleasure of being present at all the games pitched by the team. I was a most important town, and must say that he impressed me most favorably, in fact. Dougherty is about as nifty a piece of baseball material I have seen around Chicago for a few years. I have been a good man in the knowledge he gained last season in what we generally term an inside baseball, will benefit him a great deal the coming season. It was an honor to see him as a great man as I was to see him in the Leland Giants, champions of the Chicago City League, and the Cubs, the ex-world's champions, who are considered by experts to be the greatest piece of baseball. It is the most important to be the most professional of the team. We work, boys, nice work. We all know what happened. But as far as Dougherty proving himself to be better than George Wilson, I have seen all the games, so, as I have seen, but let us all hope, so. Respectfully DUSTY RHODES JEFF WILL DEPEND ON LEFT, JOHNSON ON RIGHT One of two punches will win the greatest battle ever fought under Queensberry rules. Else than Jeffries's left to the chest or Jack Johnson's right-hand upper-cut will do the business. Both are what we might term "one-punch fighters". Jeffries is noted for playing a tremendous role in wing, a tremendous walloper, and a dangerous one, but his right amounts to very little more than a shield. He has never yet knocked a man out with his right hand, but Tom Shields has when he fought the latter at Coney Island, but then the little man was always bringing the fight to his giant opponent, and that has done enough of damage, goodness left. Jeff's left is the dangerous side. It is the only side Jack Johnson needs to fear, and that has done enough of damage, goodness left. Jack Johnson, on the other hand, is a right-handed hitter. His famous wallop is a right upercutor to the chin. Sports all over the country have been knocked Tornado Brew flat on his back in the ring at Sydney with this punch. He knocked Jim Flynn cold at 'Frisco with the same punch, and stood Peter Felix on his ear with one of the same kind in Aus- Billy Jordan, the famous 'Frisco announcer, declares an uppercut to be the toughest play in the game. Bill says that no nove can use the punch correctly, because the novice starts it five feet away from his man and takes the chance of breaking his hand, but never knows just where he is going to land. Johnson has practiced this punch until he is perfection. He never shoots it from the ground, but he can top of him before the punch lands, making the force just double the force of the man running into it and the upward force put down. Falling ten feet on a picket fence is no worse than running into a stiff right-hand uppercut. Stanley Ketchel will vouch for this punch. Australia, will also plug the thing a little. When you get right down to brass tacks, the whole thing settles on one of these two punches. Jeff's left or John's right, and in this battle, if it is decided on a knockout. LANGEORD WINS SHORT BOUT. Defeats Nat Dewey, Wyoming Champion, in Less than Two Minutes. CHEYENNE, Wyo.—Special—Nat Dewey, called Wyoming's light heavyweight champion, lasted only one minute and fifty seconds in a scheduled twenty-round match with Sam Langford, of Boston, February 22. The men began the round cautiously, Dewey being the first. On land several lively bumps, he landed the first on the wind and then landed a stiff left to the jaw. A second sent Dewey to the floor. He got up, but was groggy. Langford sent a heavy right to the face. Weylow went down, staggered to his left. Weylow was forced for the count with a light tap. LET'S ORGANIZE. BY DAVID WYATT. We have players who can bat and players who can field. We have players who can pitch and who can run; we have magnates with the glad hand, also the baseball "fan," who can make a lot of fun. We have umpires, we have scribes, the latter to criticize; we have cranks and also enthusiasts; but of all this mighty host the one we need the most is the man who will say, "Let's play." Big leagues all have grounds and players of wide renown: they have their 'Tigoners,' the mascots that magnifies with money to burn and others eager to earn. They are orgained and that they're the game, more work fun. This fact, no doubt you have surmised, so while running in this race, why not keep up with the pace? Get to know them. gather and process. The importance of the plea sooner or later is that you may see that it's timely and placed at the right place; so while you have the chance, accept opportunities to THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. advance and uphold the rapid progress of our race. The game is honest, the game is square, a point we all declare, so we need not dwell on that at any length; from our friends to a grand surprise—beep and doing! Get together and organize! LOUISVILLE (KY.) "CUB" NOTES. Harvey Martin, one of last season's pitchers, will play regular at short for the Cubs of 1510. There will be three new faces on the Cubs. JEFFRIES TALKS TOO MUCH. Concerning Jack Johnson, I think that Jeff is doing too much bragging and boasting. It is true that Johnson is going a fast gait on the street, but he is taking care of himself physically. He is not going to the gym until July 4. Knocks until July 4. Jack is simply keeping still and sawing wood. My money goes on the man from Texas. LELAND'S CHICAGO GIANTS' SOUTHERN TRIP. CHICAGO, ILL. Special—The new City elagiers, Leiand's Giants, has been ordered to report for duty March 18, and will leave Chicago, special on the 2nd day of the month, to play on the 24th and 25th of March, and will play the following dates: Ft. Forth, Tex. March 27, 28, 29; Hillsboro, Tex. March 27, 28, 29; Houston, Tex. April 3, 4, 5; Beaumont, Tex. April 6, 7; New Orleans, La. April 10, 11; Moss Point, Miss. April 13; Fla. April 13; Fla. April 16, 18; Montgomery, Ala. April 19; Birmingham, Ala. April 21, 22; Holly Springs, Miss. April 23; Memphis, Penn. April 24, 25, 26; Jackson, Tenn. April 24, 25, 26; Fla. April 24, 25. Will start our championship race in the City League Sunday, May 1. AN OPEN LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE KANSAS CITY, KANS., Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 21, 1910. Editor of the Indianapolis Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Maryann B.—An article upon which I desire to comment at considerable length appeared in the columns of your latest issue of The Freeman, and I respectfully request that general public be invited to read it. That was entitled as follows: "Kansas City Glants Ready to Win Pennant. Will Fight Like Tigers for the Supremacy." What was written underneath the above statement was very flattering advertisement of some baseball club. However, it does not clearly appear from the language used just what particular baseball club it represents. The meaning and intention are not clear, because the statements set forth in Mr. Johnson's announcement are not all true as applied to any one baseball team. The statements are not that they should apply to more than one Whether the hopeless confusion of facts in which Mr. Johnson has become entangled was the result of accident or design, I know not and know to be quite talk about it. I know not and trying to out. But as one who is deeply and directly interested in Mr. Johnson's statements for the reason that I am both the owner and the manager, the Kansan would be irreparably injured, both financially and otherwise, if his statement should be allowed to stand unchallenged, I would be able to attend. Briefly, then four years ago I organized a baseball club in Kansas City, Kan., and named it "The Kansas City, Kan., Glants." Without attempting to give to the public a complete history of that club, I would be famous at the close of the baseball season of 1909, on account of its unparalleled record during the year. Mr. Jack Johnson was associated with the team as a player and manager through the entire summer, and monthly salary from me for his services. Then it was, also, that "The Kansas City, Kans., Giants" baseball club commenced its unprecedented record by winning fifty-four consecutive baseball games against the worthiest foes that could be beaten, and won an aggregate of 128 games, out of total 147 games played during the season. It was the 10 baseball season, likewise, that witnessed the edefeat, at the batters contained in the above paragraph, set forth in Mr. Johnson's announcement: "We are the champions," he says, "for there is no other club in the country that can compete with us." In 128, 19—and the real mentionable feature was the winning of fifty-four consecutive games. Our defeat of the Leland Giants, at the series with them, also entitles us to But listen! Jack Johnson is no longer connected with "Th Kansas City," Kan. Giants; in any capacity whatever, but is presumably a manager in the family. On the baseball team in Kansas City, Mo, which team he calls The Kansas City Roya Giants. To which club, I therefore ask, does Mr. Johnson's extravagant eulogium refer? If the term "We" as used in the name of "Chasman," he is the club, includes Mr. Johnson and his new club, it is also falsehood, and does not include The a Kansas City, Kan. Giants; and if, on the other hand, it includes the Kansas City, Kan. Giants, but it is only true, but does not include Mr. Johnson and his Royal Giants. The two clubs are separate, distinct, independent and opposite. On what theory, therefore Mr. Johnson uses the language attributed to the team to the group of the group used it? is beyond my comprehension, unless, indeed, he is deluded with the belief that while he was with "The Kansas City," Kan. Giants, he constituted the whole group of the group. Mr. Johnson did not mean to deceive the public by giving credit to his new organization that rightfully belongs to "The Kansas City," Kan. Giants, and only did so through in-use language appropriate to his purpose, I am confident that he will seize his earliest opportunity to make restitution to the injured party and to explain the causes which have contributed to such an unfort Another of Mr. Johnson's expressions that is misleading is as follows: "Kansas City will be in the field again this season, but the Kansas City Johnson says that when the gong sounds inning of the season he will be there with the goods. And he has not been asleep by any means. The Kansas City Royal authority be the judge, the grounds will be on the Missouri side." Mr. Johnson, while not expressing himself very clearly, states, inferentially at least, that he is managing a baseball team which is known as "The Kansas City Royals." The team will be located somewhere in the state of Missouri. But why does he make the ambiguous declaration that Kansas City will be in the field again this season without designating a location? City he means? Why was Mr. Johnson not definite, specific and certain in his remark? The importance of such a course of action is that Mr. Johnson since there are two Kansas Cities hereabouts—one in Wyandotte County, Kansas, and the other in Jackson County, Missouri, and each of them being a distinct and independent num- Kansas City, Kan, has been before the baseball public regularly during the last three years through the active participation of "The Kansas City, Kan. Giants" in professional baseball. Kansas City, Mo, was not only in professional baseball by any means, the baseball club (so far as I know) during the last season, and it certainly was not then. resented by any team, which was known as the City Royal Giants, or by any club which made the brilliant and unsurpassed Johnson's very interesting announcement. In view of the latter fact and the aforementioned quotation from Mr. Johnson in regard to the name of his club and the location of the grounds, one must needs encounter great difficulty in Mr. Johnson's meaning. Can it be possible that he intends to deceive the public into believing that "The Kansas City, Kan., Giants" name, that he is still managing the same team that he managed last year under another name, and that the club will play management in Kansas City, Mo. Instead, that he managed them in the side Park in Kansas City, Kan., where it has played them regularly for the three years last past? Or shall we assume, for the sake of the argument, that the relations consistent with the facts, that the termination of Mr. Johnson's business relations with "The Kansas City, Kan., City," resulted in the annihilation of the latter, in the form of a whole show) when he moved to Kansas City, Mo. he had a perfect right to speak to the whole club had moved there? His last statement understood only upon one or the other of the facts in these situations, indeed, his long period of wakefulness (Mr. Johnson says in his article that he was a player who knew) has resulted in mental aberration and rendered him irresponsible for his acts. And last, but not least, Mr. Johnson tells the public that when the gong sounds at the beginning of the season he will be with "the goods." If by the phrase "the goods," he means that he have no objection to urge against his free and unrestrained use of the expression; but if, on the contrary, he intends to conceive of the impression that he has "the goods" displaying the Kansas City, Kan., Giants" during the baseball season of 1909, I must insist that Mr. Johnson's statement cannot rise above the prophecy; and in its connection I must be careful not to mind him that "fulfillment is the proof of prophecy," and that if The Kansas City Royal Giants are made of the proper material, on an enviable record of their own, instead of being made of means of braking into the limelight, to wrongfully usurp and appropriate to themselves the emerited fame and achievements of the baseball club. Before misusing the subject I wish to summarize as follows: 1. "The Kansas City, Kan., Giants" baseball club has not changed its name to "The Kansas City Royal Giants," or to anything else. 2. It is still a Kansas City, Kan., organization, and still uses old Riverside stadium, upon which to play its local engagement. 3. It has no grounds, to use Mr. Jock Johnson's expression, on the Missouri side. 4. "The Kansas City, Kan., Royal Giants" baseball club has a new organization without any record whatever. 5. The unparalleled record of victories which the Kansas City baseball club have the public believe was achieved by a team of which he is the present manager and which he styles "The Kansas City Royal Giants" achieved by "The Kansas City, Kan., Giants" baseball club during the season of 1909. 6. Jack of Jonsson is no longer connected with the Kansas City, Kan., Giants in any capacity whatever. In conclusion, permit me to add I have not written this article for the sake of embargaining Mr. Johnson, orof minimizing the risk of being misunderstood as a manager in the baseball world. I have even written with reluctance, lest my action be thought by some to be inspired by the experience of the risk of being misunderstood. I have considered it my duty to make a statement which, I believe, is calculated in a measure of the importance some of the enigmatical statements contained in Mr. Johnson's recent manifesto to the public. And if I have accomplished this effort, I will provide compensation for whatever a friend concession this effort may have cost me. In the sincere hope that my remarks will be appreciated, I will be friendly spirit in which they are written, I am. Very respectfully yours. TOBE SMITH. Manager and owner of the K. C. K., 430 Washington Boulevard. Giants. Kansas City, Kan. A BIG SOUTHERN TEAM. The Southern Champions, of Memphis, Tenn., better known as the Bluff City Tigers, under the management of Jake Redwood, known to the baseball world as "Baby Jake," is one of the best teams in the business, and is composed of the following players: Bull Washington, first baseman of the Cuban Giants; Nina Walden, left fielder of the Louisville Giants; John Pugh, known as the colored champion shortstop of the South; Julius London, the crack pitcher of the West, with St. Paul's team; Lum Crapton, the star pitcher of the Cuban Giants last season, and Chick Cummings, of the Cuban Giants of last season, is there also with the goods. Fred Jackson, the old-time second baseman, says he will make it hard for the boys to keep up this season. Lou Oliver, the old-time backstop, has gotten back in shape again for the boys this season. Rat Johnson, of the Louisville Giants last season, will do the receiving for the Champion Tigers. 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We will skip the light fantastic to our hearts' content at the Summer League Minstrels, Thursday evening, March 31. Mr. W. P. Minor, of Jersey City, N. J., was in the city Tuesday. Mr. Minor is connected with the Pennsylvania railroad. Messrs. W. R. Murphy and George C. Jackson will open a first-class cafe and confectionery, at 1010 East Fifteenth Street. The promenade will take place immediately after the performance of the Summer League Minstrels, Tomilinson Hall, Thursday evening, March 31. Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Williams announce the marriage of their daughter, Emily, on Tuesday evening, February 28. Only relatives and immediate friends were present. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. H. J. Callis. Pastor A grand jubilee concert of the old-fashioned kind, interspersed with dialect readings, such as "Sextette, of Detroit, Mich., March 18. The Gethsemane Commandment, Knights Templars, will be present in uniform at the occasion." The pastor will prepare special music for the occasion. The pastor will preach the sermon. Bishop G. L. Blackwell will preach Easter Sunday. The pastor will be administered Sunday at 10:45 a. m. The pastor's subject at 7:30 p. m. will be, "The Possibility of Salvation in Accident-land." The Sunday school will meet at 12:45 p. m. SUMMER LEAGUE MINISTRELS AND PROMENADE. The Summer League will give its fifth annual minstrels at Tomlinson Hall, Thursday evening, March 31. Patrons from adjoining towns are already secured for the event, which will be a local talent in the city will take part in this great society event of the season, and will render to its many patrons many late and up-to-date songs, jokes and funny stories. The modern minstrelsy will be introduced, and all who attend this magnificent entertainment will enjoy an evening of mirth, merriment and laughter. We earnestly rejoice that we can tell their friends and request them to do the same, thus forming an endless chain. CAMDEN. N. J. Special to THE FREEMAN. The William H. Jones Republican Association of the Eighth Ward gave a smoker and entertainment on Tuesday evening, February 22, at their rooms, 903 and 905 West 12th Street, where members were present. Prof. Duval and his assistant did some wonderful feats in magic, and another feature of the affair was the singing of the Parker Quartette for more than one hundred members, and the uniring efforts of President R. J. Chandler and Secretary George H. Lawson were pleasing to behold. Among the guests invited were Councilmen Bessen and Exec Commissioner Chamberlain. ST. PAUL, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN headliners at the Majestic Theater this week. Their number is catchy and clever. These four colored boys sing like larks in the stage. ... The West End Branch Y. W. C. a held their quarterly meeting last Tuesday evening. The program was Miss Merel Thomas, the Junior School. Miss Merel Thomas, who has organized two physical culture classes among the members of the branch, will take part in the entertainment show. She will join the children. Lee Koh the children. The children of the junior department gave a musical program .... "Does the white slave traffic affect the day Club of St. James A. M. E. Church last Sunday at 4 o'clock. These meetings are growing quite interesting. Little Madge Reilly granddaughter. Rev. Miller Milli daughter. Rev. E. H. McDonald, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church, delivered his first of a series of illustrated house. Life-size pictures depleting the life of the Prodigal Son were thrown on a canvas 15 feet square. Rev. McDonald erected such a novel sermon in St. Paul.... I. X. L. Band will give a band concert at St. James A. M. E. Church on charge of St. James A. M. E. chair now, Mr. T. R. Morgan having retired from that very responsible position. Mr. Henry Cawford who hustles Tigris magazine more Negro newspapers than any other young man. Mr. Cawford has reached the 100 per week mark reach 150 which shows that there is a growing interest in this paper. Mr. John --- Johnson, champion pugilist, will play at the Star Theater next week. Mr. Johnson carries his "dare-devil" automobile with him to the show, where he attends at the home of Miss Mary Fletcher, on West Central avenue, last Monday night. . . . Quite a number of children are down the street. Ms. Anderson is now employed by the Field Schick Department Store. Miss Annette Schick is the first to be employed in any of the departments. . . . Mr. Craig Caryle Williams, the noted tenor-baritone singer and composer, is among the Pits, of Washington D.C. Mr. Williams last winter in our city, but now has his headquarters in Chicago. He has gone to New York to attend Evans, the cartoonist. They are reported to be making a big hit. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to The FREEMAN. W. H. McKanias writes from Stockholm to the United States, all in his come-pany are well and business is good. He sends regards to all.... Mr. T. Jackson, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Moore, of this city, for the past six weeks, and is in the city's own wistle... The correspondent is in receipt of a song entitled "The Language of a Lemon" from William Edwin Shackleford, of Winnipeg, which he has had published prior to the year. Mr. T. Jackson was taken to the General Hospital last week to be operated upon for a tumor... Rev. J. P. Bradshaw writes from the United States when he was his district and was prospering nicely. Twelve new families arrived in their district last week and have all filed. They have started a church and Sunday-school out there on the city's public bus. The embassies are mountains, but will be in Edmonton in the course of a few weeks. Charles Webster, formerly of this city, writes from Calgary that he has just come back from the city. The new family is including Michigan, Minnesota, etc., and that he is anticipating going to British Columbia this spring, but will be in Edmonton before he leaves. He sends regards to his old family to Edmonton. Mr. T. Jackson calls his Green writes from Calgary that he is still doing great business at 11 Fourth street E. and gives the following briefs of his city. Mr. T. Jackson is the most specific of his comments. Saturday, February 19, 19, was the general poll to build a home for his mother, and will then return to sunny Alberta. Prof. Clarence Washington, late of Paul, has been a member of the Council. Prof. Hunt sends regards to friends in and out of the profession. The Northwest Colored Benevolent Association is getting along nicely; they have moved in. Mr. T. Jackson is the Canada Block. Eighth Avenue East and Fourth street; they have added several new names to their roll, and are meeting regularly every Thursday evening. Mr. T. Jackson is the best of the industry. Mr. Mo., Mo., died here the 15th ultim. He was a mystery to the doctors. He had a nice funeral at the expense of Mr. Paris, of the Paris-Head Orchestra, of which he was the first of his family. Hayward Grandby has been quite ill at his residence, 406 Eighth Avenue East, but is much improved at this time and sends regards to his many friends in Omaha. Madame of the Wicka was the first to the Omaha visit last week. Leave all news matters; advertisements, subscriptions, changes of address of any complaint of not receiving THE FREEMAN, etc., with Clifford C. McBride and the Editoral correspondent. Call at 240 Jasper avenue East, phone 1637, or address P. O. Box 845. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Thomas Payne, the attorney, of 125 East Federal street, is able to be out after two weeks' illness. ... Mr. James Blockson, of Canton, was given the "Buckley Street" Friday. Miss Dorothy Stanley returned to her home in Cleveland, Friday. Frank Conway remains the same in the city hospital. ... A. Williams, Collin and T. Gauffey are improving. Arrangements have been completed by Buckey Lodge of Elks, No. 73, for the fifth annual banquet to the May evenings. In the first day of each fall, in Excelsior Park, the Collin and T. Gauffey are in the surrounding towns it will be the largest ever held by the lodge. They have arranged for the present. Sunday March, be rarely day at the Oak Hill Avenue Church. Captains, Mrs. Hattle Harper and Mrs. Etta Lacey, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Canada, of Thomas street, are the most well-known Collin and Miss Louisa Holmes are on the sick list. ... The Chrysanthemum Club will meet at the home of Miss Rhodie Holmes, Plumbeet, and the Ladders of the Ladders of The dancing school given by Prof. A. H. Berry, Wednesday evening, was well attended, and a number of new dances were produced. In March, the Ladders of the Ladders were made, and John C. Taylor, of Harlesburg, Pa., and John W. Wednesday evening. Only the immediate friends were present. Rev. R. L. Thomas officiated. Members of Household of Ruth, G. U. ... Of me, in the same order, were�ed. But, in the most important words, the meeting was well attended, and a number of committees made their reports. ... The Plumbeet, the other little aux in the Weekday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. A. H. Berry, and after the routine of business luncheon were served. ... The guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Berry last week of the year. Mr. George Ross, of Penn, aunt of the late Steve Dorsey, who died in August, was at the annual show last week. ... Looking after the affairs of the deceased, and was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Williams, of Parmelee's avenue, while in the same day, was at the annual show. ... It is about two weeks' illness. ... Miss Gertrude Jackson is the guest of Mrs. Geo. Randolph, of Pittsburg, Pa. this week. ... Buckey Lodge of the Ladders, No. 73, address to the Collin and Mrs. Hattle. ...Buckeye Lodge of Eiks, No. 73, added members to the roll Wednesday evening. DALLAS, TEXAS. Special to THE NEW YORKER before the School Board and the voters, for improvements in the needed schools of the entire city. Where is your poll tax rate? Where is your tax rate? Tate man for the Penny Savings Bank, making that department known to the people of the city by some of the deals in the city. Is it more to be accomplished in this work for the race than was first thought of. ... Mrs. Harriett Claypool, one of the old farmers of the city, was buried from St. Paul M. E. Church, Wednesday, under the auspices of the Order of Home and Palace. Dr. N. J. Johnson, pastor, conducted the service inter- ment. The secretary, Mrs. Pat H. Humphrey will thank the friends and members of No. 687, House- of the Lord, for floral offerings given them for their son, who died recently. Will Scott, of Clarksville, is here to see his family. ... Mrs. Nannie Clark, wife of the Ruftr Sanitarium, to be held. All the local Knights of Pythias lodges have appointed their committees to arrange the program for the annual thanksgiving services, to take place on the campus of the institution. A. M. Cauley, supreme advisor of the Order of W. O. W. of Texas, has just returned to work on the program to cost the order, and reports progress on all sides, but not without some kickers. PENSACOLA, FLA Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. John Graham gave a beautiful "heart party" at their cozy home on North F street, last Thursday. Mrs. Graham, a former Ed. of Demopolis, Ala. The Graham home lends itself admirably to entertaining. The decorations of hearts were carried out in all the rooms, and the decorations of art, including draws of the hearts, in varying sizes, were used, and the effect was lovely in the extreme. Dancing and other amusements were presented. Mrs. Graham presented were: Misses Susie D. Edwards. Alma Gregory, Lillie Washington, Lucie Mims, Bertha Reed, Pet Jacoby, Mr. and Mrs. Reed, and Mrs. Kenon, James Woods, Mrs. Florence Elmore, Susie Selliger, Hilliard, Messrs. Frank Sawyer, Freddie Robinson, Herbert Jones, John Edwards, Lillie Goldstucker, James Williams, Lillie Lampkins, John Williams, John Sales, Willie Madison, Richard Morris, Archie Toney, Charlie Baugh, Cassie Allen, Romie Caa, Joseph West Belmont street, he had been very sick for the past week, Mrs. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Royester has many friends that hope to see her out soon. Mr. Samuel Horton and Miss Cora Pierson were quietly marred with her family as they were left with the ceremonies. They are comfortably located at 609 North Coyle street. Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Horton are the most common and family member in the hope to share a party last Thursday night. The event will be the merry-makers were masked, and they kept the Thomas family holding the group from the house to leave, before removing their masks. Mrs. Willie King has returned from New Orleans, after a very pleasant visit to friends during the carnival. ... Miss Alice and Miss Poulter, Mr. Miss Poulter and Miss Poulter last week for Montgomery, for a few weeks' stay. Miss Sheppard will visit the family for a new party to be complimentary mask during the merry-makers last Tuesday night when quite a success. In spite of the inclementness, the group has been the most celebrated in this anniversary last week, which was largely attended. This is one of the leading schools of the city, and the work is the mostー. Mrs. Lewis is principal, and knows what to do when it comes to the school work Rev. and Mrs. N. R. Rhodes have an in-law. In the annual Poulter's Annual Dairy, Daisy to Mr. J. W. Adams of Dempolis, Ala., the event to take place on the evening of March 6. Rev. Rhodes is the former pastor of Big Zion Church here. He has a large page of the Methodists of Demopolis, Ala. WASHINGTON, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN of the Attorney Butler, departed this life Sunday, at 12:30. She had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Butler was a member of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church and was a con- sidered worker for years. She was a number of years old and was highly respected and had many friends. The funeral services were con- ducted by Rev. T. I. Askew, Rev. McGee of Canonsburg, b. Gross and Rev. McGee of Canonsburg, b. Gross and Mrs. Pearl Thomas, "When Sunset Fades I Will Go Home." .I. E. Asbury and L. G. Mosby were Steubenville visitors this week....Mrs. Mamie Day and Mrs. Mamie Day and Mrs. Mamie Day and Franklin, after an enjoyable visit among friends and relatives....Wm. Thomas of Charlerol, was in the city Sunday....Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Jones en- gaged with Mrs. Charlerol and Mrs. home, Tuesday evening....Miss Birtle McCurdy, who has been ill for several weeks, is able to attend school....There was given in honor of Mrs. Mildred Pearl Wheeler, Mrs. Wm. Lyons. The evening was spent in music, as well as games after which a dainty luncheon was served. Those present were Mrs. Rita Scott, Mrs. Rita Scott, Mrs. Edgar Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Honesty, Mrs. Marshall Wasler, Mrs. Laura Ashton, Harry Thomas and Thomas Wheeler. Those who won the prizes were: Mrs. Wheeler, first; Mrs. Ashton, second Thomas Wheeler, third....Geo. Huffner is on the sick list. SHERMAN, TEXAS Special to THE FREEMAN: Copies of this paper can be found each week at Mrs. G. W. Hume's cafe and at Carson, Mann & Williams' tonsorial parlor...Grayson county, of which Sherman is the county seat, will have a local museum. Previously been in effect in this county since 1903. If the county goes wet, the only precincts that will be affected are Sherman, Denelson and North Bells, as the balance of the county was dry when the whole county was wet. The county consists of the following gentlemen: William Smith, head waiter; Tom Rodgers, second head waiter; Tom Hawkins, oriental Hotel at Dallas; James Warde, Frank Robinson, N. E. Jefferson, C. R. Crain, Dora Haugen, Sam Lackey, Jesse Thomas. FLORENCE, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. The monthly rhetoricals were held Friday night, February 25. The program was very interesting. The solo sung by J. Hinton was on one of the rhetorical histories the M. C. A. served refreshments...Mrs. R. Jones is on the sick list...J. H. Brewer has returned from a visit to Chattanooga and Birmingham...Robert Coffey has left for Decatur. He is employee of the B. B. L. Mrs. Mary Reynolds is on the sick Chicago, Ill. Miss Clara Taylor, having spent six months in Dayton and Springfield, O. C., visited Chicago, where she met a returning to Chicago after a delightful trip. Miss Taylor is very much improved in health, and is in fine spirits. Mrs. Mary Green, who has been ill for some time, has been restored to health again. Mrs. Saille Houston, who has been ill at her home for several weeks, has fully recovered and is able to be out again. Watch for the new department of THE FREEMAN, "Religious Thoughts," for we, all of us, may get many helps therefrom. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Woods, formerly of Minneapolis, Minn., have made preparations to move to Chicago, and will have settled here by the 6th of March. Do not sit idle on the car or train gaping into vacancy, get an INDIANAPOLIS FREEMAN and read the news. It will open your eyes to many interesting toques. The spirit of revivals seems to have taken fast hold on the people of this country. The number of churches have started in this great work and are having much success. the course in the theology at the Moody Bible Institute, will take a class in the Sunday-school of Zion Church and proceed to instruct a Bible class. Old and young are invited to attend. Mrs. F. W. Malone, a very energetic woman who the university has victorious over her recent illness, it is the sincere desire of the ladies and friends of the club that she will soon resume her former work. The Woman's Club of the South Side A. M. E. Zion Mission, Rev. T. S. Allen pastor, rendered their monthly program Sunday, among those who were on the program with Miss Donahue, Miss O. C. Hudson and others. Miss H. Gorgiana Whyte, formerly a school teacher, Louise took a flying trip to Milwaukee, Wis., relative to the advancement of the Mound Bayou, Miss, enterprise, and returned to the city Saturday. Miss Etta Smith has recently returned from Minneapolis, Minn., where she has been for seven months with her mother. Her mother's health has improved greatly and Miss Smith, as usual, is looking fine. . . . Through the instrumentality of Rev. Clark, of Nashville, Tenn., and Rev. J. Thomas and his faithful members of Echeveria Church in Nashville, during the month of February has added many souls to the great host who are on their Christian journey. The revival closed Friday, February 25, and the congregation was not large enough to hold the congregation. The sermon, "The Lord Is My Shepherd," was full of inspiration and joy, as at who were welcoming Rev. Robinson and already are doing a great work and already three souls have been happily converted into God during the past week. The gospel songs rendered by the revival choir it is hoped will be the means of many falling out with their ways of sin. Mr. Wilson, who recently finished MISS O. C. DOSSON, 29601 2-State St. Chicago, Ill. FREE A sample of Macassar Cream. 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The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 50 cts (stamps) Has curved knees; will cure you. Address R.P. Blotan, dorset, Indianapolis, Ind. complexion, eruptions on the face or as a skin bleach, and for a sample. It has equal as a face preparation. Try it and see. Regular size, 50 cents. Agents wanted. Reed & Co., Lincoln, III. WAITERS' CLUB AND CAFE. In the Heart of the Business District. Don't fail to look in on the splendidly located, well appointed Watters' Club and cafe; nothing like it in the city. The Watters' Club is a special place. Special attention given to after-theater parties, banquets and Sunday dinners, service the very best at reasonable prices. Eugene the strong man, Joseph Holmberger, manager, Indiana New. New phone 3992; Old phone, 7579. LOST RELATIVE. I, Alfred W. Griffin, son of Kinny Griffin, am in search of Rev. Reddick Shade, the son of Sabe Slade. Last head of he and his staff. Press Battle Creek, Mich., 52 High Street. 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No. 114 Complaint for divorce. Rhoda P. Steele vs. John H. Steele. Be it known that, on the 14th day of February 1945, above named plaintiff, by her attorneys, filed a complaint Clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana, her com- plaint against the above named defendant was dismissed. In the same case, in said Clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said defendant is not a resident of the State of Indiana and that said cause is for divorce and their marriage to be dissolved to, and whereas said plaintiff having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendant to appear in Court, and answer or demur thereto on the 15th Now therefore, by order of said Court, sald defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said complaint against him and that less he appear and answer or demur there-to, at the calling of said cause on the 15th day of April, 1910, the same being the 11th judicial day of a term of said Court to the beginner of said at the Court in the City of Indianapolis, on the 1st Monday in April, 1910, said complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in his absence. LEONARD M. QUILL, Clerk. A. N. Cave, Attorney for Plaintiff. 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