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THE FREEMAN WANTS HONEST, ENERGETIC AND HUSTLING AGENTS EVERYWHERE. YOU CAN MAKE MONEY REPRESENTING THE FREEMAN. WRITE TO-DAY FOR TERMS THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MAR 11 1909 VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 11 AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE PETER OGDEN DAY Attorney Scipio A. Jones Out for Big Plum-J. C. Napier Sure to Land Something Fat- General Notes. Thompson's National News Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C., March 9. For the first time in many years the Day of Odd Fellows, the full strength of the Lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in the District of Columbia. Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, one of the largest auditoriums in the city, was well attended on the evening. March 9 presents tributes to the founder of Odd Fellowship in America, delivered by some of the most famous orators of the race. The great work of Peter Ogden was extolled and the work of Katherine Ogden so much was brought out in bold relief. The "three links" and the principles for which they stand were eulogized, and there was enthusiasm gulore throughout. The spirit of which he sacrificed so much was brought out in bold relief. The "three links" and the principles for which they stand were eulogized, and there was enthusiasm gulore throughout. The spirit of which he sacrificed so much was brought out in bold relief. The spirit of the occasion and assisting to make the swolkin ring. The church was beautifully decorated with the national colors, tastefully draped, and the platform was adorned with rich profusion. The vested choir of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church, under the direction of Dr. James A. Picturesque setting and rendered a number of classic selections in magnificent style. District Grand Master W. L. Pollard, assisted by the capital, presided and introduced the speakers in fitting language, and called attention to their several achievements in the struggle for racial advancement in the city, the occasion and, besides thrilling the Grand Lodge by the recital of the story of the birth of the order on these shores through the maze of the perch, much food for thought along the line of how may the living best preserve and fructify the noble heritage that the departed fathers in Israel" have entrusted to them. Mr. Thomas H. Wright spoke in detail of the numerical strength of the order, the value of its property, the perch, the furnishings of the community and its relation to the other great fraternities of the District. He told of the methods by which cleared the massive $75,000 home of the order from a heavy debt, and brought down the house when he said that Washington, the capitol, the intelligence and wealth, had tried to set an example in thrift, industry and brotherly co-operation, which, if followed the brethren everywhere, would preserve the Wrights address was liberally applauded. Mr. Wright, P. M. V. P., is president of the Old Fellows Hall Association, exponent of financiers and executive officers in the country. He is mentioned by a host of friends for national grand master of order, and may allow the use of his name in official ceremonies. Judge Mifflin W. Gibbs, of Arkansas, former counsel at Tamatave, Madagascar, "the race's grand old man," took note of the tremendous moral force exuded by the people of Madagascar and the advantages that might be reaped if there is solidarity throughout the order in matters affecting the political and commercial status of our people. Ross Bess, a lawyer, emphasized the crying need today of the manhood and uncompromising demand for fair play, represented in the life of Peter Ogden, the man who helped the footsteps of Ogden to accept nothing short of absolute equality of opportunity, equality of citizenship, equality before the law. Hon. W. T. Vernon resigned as counsel in 2001 to demand a brilliant reputation as an orator in an irresistible plea for a keener sense of unity, love and mutual sympathy and support in every walk of life, and urged the people of Madagascar to men of the race and nation who are trying to do something worth while. Mrs. M. A. Parker, grand worthy superior of household of Ruth, showed in vivid colors the power of the people to advance the race of the fraternity, and pledged her band to continue to sound the clarion note: "Entreat me not to leave tide, nor cease from following after me," made historic by the original "Ruth." Rev. M. W. D. Norman, pastor of the Metropolitan Baptist Church delivered the opening prayer and Rev. W. J. Howard, D. M. G. W. H. N. G., announced the benediction, Charles S. Hill, district grand secretary, read the proclamation and Prof. William Braxton presided at the orign and rendered a voluntary address for besides the presiding officer, Charles H. Harris, D. D. G. M.; H. W. Honesty, D. G. treasurer; J. C. Pollard, D. G. directive; Miss Fannie Powell, D. M. N. G., and Mrs. N. G., presented the press of the nation, Patriarchie No. 4 and Patriarchie No. 18 attended in full uniform and the entire Grand Lodge wore the regalia and symbols. The chairmen of the committees were as follows: Executive, District Grand Lodge No. 20, W. L. Pollard; District Household of Ruth No. 1, Miss Fannie Powell; L. Pollard; reception, R. K. Washington; churches, George M. Cook; hall, L. S. speaker; David Warner; music, Sister Douglas, printing, Sister Lillian Ford; description, C. P. Walker; refreshments, W. E. Wills. Following the exercises at the Metropolitan Church a reception was held at Odd Fellows Hall, M. street, N. W., which was the highest inquiry is at an end. Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the colored branch of the Y. M. C. A., is at home again from Cleveland, Ohio, where he has been assisting the organization in a campaign to raise a half-million dollars for the benefit of the work. He was there also to study campaign methods, and expects to put some of the campaign materials to the plans which he mastered while in Cleveland. Steps are to be taken to secure several substantial conditional donations to push a basis for another campaign to campaign. For a dense building now under roof on Twelfth street must be finished, and at least $50,000 will be needed to equip it. The organization will be Mr. Johnson and Dr. Moorland are confident that the money can be ultimately raised. "Where there's a will there's a way." The Washington Commercial Council held an important meeting last Monday night at the True Reformers' Hall, Architect J. A. Lankford presided and the appointment of a special committee was designated to push the passage of the measure for a semi-centennial exposition in 1915, now pending in Congress, and the appointment of a special committee was authorized. Provision was made for standing committees on public health, public education, reclamation of ways, and business industries, new enterprises, etc. working agreement between the Council and the National Negro Press Association was entered into upon the suggestion of the latter organization. The Washington American was endorsed as a fine example of a clean race journal, and it was recommended to the patronage of the best citizenship membership was conferred as follows: Rev. W. L. Taylor, Grand Master of True Reformism, Richmond, Va.; Col. Gerry Lincoln, Johnson, Nashville, TN; Glen McDonald, Bayou, Miss. M. M. Lewey, editor Florida Seventieth, Pensacola, Fla.; Prof. R. R. Wright, Jr. editor Christian Recorder, Philadelphia. Pa.; W. L. Houston, Grand Master, Raltimore, George L. Knox editor The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. E. A. Johnson, New York City; J. H. Murphy, editor Afro-American Ledger, Raltimore, St. Louis, Mo.; W. H. O. Ennis, Delaware City, Del.; M. S. White, Louisville, Ky. The Age reaches its top, top-pinote of incipient "insurgency" when, in an edi- tion on "The Coming Elections," it has the following to say: There are from forty to fifty con- gressional members in the United States in which the Negro clearly holds the balance of power. "In this we are not referring to the South where the Negro vote is being constantly lowered to districts in the North and West, as well as districts in the border states, such as Maryland, West Virginia, Kentucky and Missouri. We are constantly hearing from Negro members that the Negro vote is being constantly asked how the Negro should cast his vote, whether for a Democ- ratic member of Congress or for a Republi- can member of Congress. We could be counsel our people to stick by the Republican party; we still are doing so, but the admini- stration and its friends should understand that so far very little has been done for them. "Mr. Taft ought not be surprised if he finds unrest and lack of confidence existing among the mass of voters in the administration. The frightening in the administration should not be surprised if a large part of the Negroes determine to cast their votes for Democratic candidates for Congress." In a vein of fine sarcasm the Age con- siders "Of course, the Republicans may gain enough districts in the north to represent a Republican district in the North. Unless this should occur, we fear that the present unrest among reggio you will be causing it turning the House of Representatives over to the Democrats." There now! What it all means? Are you the central figure of Negrio insurgents? Are we on the brink of a political cataclysm? The issues and the general unrest among the people of Negrio accentuating the feverish gossip of the day, and leading the wayfaring man to ask "whither are we drifting?" Editor W. D. Johnson is hard at work in the general land office preparing his data to take care of the field, No H. M. W. A maid there was, and she made it her prayer, Even as once did I, To a hat, and dress, and a hank of hair; announcement is made as to how long he will be here. No secret is being made of the fact, however, that a better place is in Washington than in New York. He will allow him to remain in Washington all the time. Mr. Johnson is "sawing wood," and permitting the other fellows to do all the worrying. His present salary is $100,000, and he will always when away from headquarters. In the event of Mr. Johnson's assignment to a local office, he will launch a vigorous administration paper—one that will make the race journals of the whole country "sit up and take notice." As Washington has as yet, there is plenty of room for another. N. W. Magowan, editor of the Mt. Sterling (Ky). Reporter, prior to the appointment of Mr. Johnson, had a meeting of him in the Lexington Leader, a white daily: "When nearly every representative Negro worked and hand, against the nomination of Mr. Taft, Johnson, like brave Leonidas at the Pass of Thermophylla, stood firm in his support. He was not a player, but both ends against the middle, but came out boldly and declared for William Howard Taft. We feel that the nation is for a better station, both from without and from within, that he is fairly entitled to a substantial political reward. Mr. Johnson is qualified to be him by the administration. He is an honored Christian gentleman and has the courage of his convictions. He has always been a launch Republican, and he is a man of character, his role *And jewels and gloves, of shoes, a pair She called it fashion, we called it snare; Set even for you and I. change in the cabinet "line-up," has not materialized, and there is no semblance as yet of a clash of "machines," as there is no apparent significance in the note of warning sounded in the current issue of the New York Age. Although the tone is well modulated, and the sound is not alarming, warning bears the ear-marks of earnestness, and there is something firm about it that the folks hereabouts are asking neighbors, to take one all mean. Special emphasis is the text of the letters and editorial hitting at the Taft policies, because, up to this time, the Age has been the chief drummer in the prosecution of the case under a Washington date line, says: Mrs. Noy Plerson, who was operated on last week for a growth, is much better at this writing... Mrs. Lewis Shoeman, of immigration, who is a teacher when she intends making her future --- Special to The Freeman. Special to THE FREEMAN PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85C; ONE YEAR, $1.50. home...Mrs. Winn, of Onaway, Alberta, was in the city last week, visiting her sons, Ralph and Roy, of Roy, Alexandria and Teresa, of Roy, ten years in the camps, about sixty miles east of here, all winter...Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Robinson have moved to 438 Picard street, near the city. JACKSONVILLE, ILL Special to THE FREEMAN. The funeral services of Clara Scott, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mrs. Ada Henderson was held recently at the Bethlehem Church. She was a bright child, and loved by all who knew her. The funeral was largely attended. She leaves a loving mother, a father, faithful grandmother and aunt. The funeral ceremony was in East Cemetery. . . A grand reception was given March 3 in honor of Miss Dayse Dean Walker, at the home of her parents. She was largely attended and many club people. Excellent refreshments were served. Mrs. Katherine Hathaway were Served in honor of Miss Dayse Dean Walker. Among the sick are Mrs. C. Tinsley, Mrs. M, Thomas and Helen Jones. DEATH OF MARTHA BOYD COLLEMAN COLUMBUS, Ind.-Special—Mrs. Martha Boyd Coleman, aged 67 years, died of pneumonia, on an illness of two weeks, a husband and two daughters. Carrie and Mattie, her daughters, live in Indianapolis, and her son James, railroading between Chicago and New York. PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE S. H. DUDLEY PRESENTING HIS HONOR THE BARBER New Monthly Publication in the Interest of Public Schools— Prot. Ennis Celebrates Fifty-fourth Birthday Anniversary. (By CARY B. LEWIS. Special to THE FREEMAN: LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 8.—S. H. Dudley, the great colored comedian, enjoys the unique distinction, during the more stage career, of developing more successful performances than any other man of his race. This "price of good fellows," heading the "Smart Set," began a week's engagement, night, and at this writing there is not a seat left for sale. After Mr. Dudley made his appearance Sunday, backed by such a splendid company, there was a small box office, the only box office is "all sold." The production has created immense excitement and amusement among the populace, without any disappointment. It pleased the manager of the local theater from a financial standpoint, but the patrons and press have spoken in praise of Dudley and his successful aggregation. that is worth coming many miles to hear. On Monday night Mr. Dudley was forced to leave the studio and, acting as a musical director, the whole audience joined in with the chorus, and everybody seemed happy in singing the piece. The present production is the result of deep and continuous research on the part of Mr. Dudley and his co-laborers, and it convinced them that they have given the pulp the very best work they've veneration of Mr. Dudley's peculiar wit and humor. He is getting better and better every year, and his popularity is increasing. His wit and humor leads one to feel that he is a man of culture and training, and the burnt cork contenance makes one think that surely he is a white man representing a southerly brother, Mr. Dudley's voice of that peculiar twang, which upon a sudden turn of thought, naturally excites the risability of his heiers. His voice manner and jesteryness that has superseded when talking to Patrick, the mule. The managers have gone to a great deal of expense to bring together his personal company to the far surpass any company that has superseded notably, in physical appearance, also vocal and dramatic ability. There are voices in the show, Miss Elia Andersen, the leading voice, Miss Kate Last year she was a chorus girl, and her singing is received with warmth and appreciation. And there is Miss Brown, who is the leading voice. Last year she was a chorus girl, and the Loade of Koa' company, but, given a chance, she has proved a hit. Miss Roper the company are among the others that do fine work with her. Little Grady Dudley is a typical press representative, and Miss Jenie Pearl is as dainty, sweet and pretty as ever. She is quite a singer and a little bit of a bottle Grady will take her place next week. Mr. Dudley informs us that he will have two other colored shows on the road next week, and he will be busy while in this city signing contracts for the opening season. He is demonstrating that he is not only a comedian, but a theatrical proponent for him long and continued success. Not only is Mr. Dudley's intimate connection and friendship toward the late J. Ed. Green. The Louisville Record is the name of the newspaper for the week, and will be a monthly issue, with Week D. L. Lawson, editor, and Prof. W. D. Thomas, managing editor. The paper is published in the interest of the students of the public schools, and the nine princi- **Continued on Pane Four.** SHORT FLIGHTS. BY R. W. THOMPSON How I Dress My Wife. There are evidences that apolitical storm is breeding. The "muckraker" never complains about working overtime. "The fine Italian hand" of Postmaster- General Hitchcock is observed in the stiff political game that is now being "pulled off." Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson of Georgia faces a majestic opportunity for service. The race is confident that he will "make good." When a player looks over his "hand" and hinds that he has no "trumps" his natural impulse is to call for a new "deal." The beautiful weather of the 4th of March this year may put a crimp in the agitation for a change in the inaugura- tion date. Does anybody believe that Bruno Tumbo would allow any such disease as the African "sleeping sickness" to catch him napping. The biggest fool is the fellow who at- tempts to "play both ends against the middle" and imagines he is fooling the people. The near-wits have so far refrained from hinting that the administration might be accused of taking on "too much Johnson." The giver of a "swell" social function takes his life in his hands when he ventures to publish the names of the invited guests. * * * * There is no reason why Collector H. A. Rucker should not remain where he is. The best citizens of Atlanta, white and black, are for him. * * * * A noisy braggart can pass muster with the crowd as a great man—for a while—but real merit and patient industry come to their own in the end. * * * * There is a driving force in the philosophy of "Sis Hopkins," that "It ain't no GALESBURG. ILL. YAZOO CITY. MISS. Saturday. The State Association of Letter Carriers met in Vicksburg, February 22, having six cities fully represented, as follows: Jackson, Vicksburg, Greenlife, Greenwood, Clarkson and Yazoo City, Mr. Sullah, of Yazoo City, was elected president; Mr. B. W. Currie, of Vicksburg, national vice president, and Mr. Henry W. Johnson, an old Yazoo City boy, but now of Greenwood, was elected state vice president. A full write-up of this affair next issue, *Miss Wilhelia Johnson*, a member of the senior class of Natchez College, returned home yesterday, owing to be illing. She will return as 2 sense in doin' nuthin' for nobody what won't do nuthin' for you." President Taft says the Negro needs more industrial schools to train the hands of the masses and more colleges to develop intellectual leaders. The standing of Mississippi in the eyes of the country has taken a decided upward trend since she turned down Jim Var Lamon's aspirations for the senate. George Washington's memory looms larger in the Negro's esteem since it has generally become known that, at heart, he opposed to the American slave system. The Washington Commercial Council is making a "hit" in business circles at the nation's capital. Architect J. A. Lankford is a hustler, and enjoys the confidence of the people who are worth while. The youngest old man in the country is Judge Mifflin W. Gibbs of Arkansas and Washington—jurist, diplomat, traveler and political—nearing his 90th anniversary is indeed the race's "grand old man." Sensible education is the kind that fits its possessor into the environment in which he must live and labor, and inspires him to bring it up to the standard set by his own ideals. There's lot of good sound common sense in the speeches Bishop E. W. Lampon is delivering to his conferences in the South. As a leader the eminent Mississippi is "sane and sane." It is a compliment to some newspapers to sue them for libel. It is an acknowledgment and indicates that you suspect them of having enough real money to satisfy a possible judgment. Prof. Kelly Miller, the tireless dean of the College of Arts and sciences of Howard University, has no pier in any race in this country as a clear thinker and unbiased analyst of existing political, sociological, educational and industrial problems of the day. Hold up the hands of President Taft. He is wrestling with a multitude of tasks, and is conferring benefits upon each of them. You must secure individual satisfaction let us rest assured that he is honestly doing the best he can. Angels can do no more. The National Negro Press Association is approved by every journal in the land whose opinion is worth white. Such organizations rallying toward which the Negro editor, correspondent, publisher or journalistic worker of every type may bend his steps for inspiration, information, consultation and co-operation. Let in hold up its hands. President Albert I. White of the National Bar Association is getting things in shape for a fine convention next August in New York. He is in receipt of many letters from the front ranks of the law and leader, assuring him of their hearty sympathy with the movement and promising co-operation. Counsel to the front ranks of the lawyer and leader, and the Bar Association chose wisely when they placed him at the head of their splendid organization. The personnel of the semi-centennial exposition commission will be determined when the bill creating it becomes a law. Among the very competent colored men suggested for membership, Dr. R. H. Boyd of Nashville, Tenn.; M. M. Lewey of Pensacola, Fla.; T. J. Calloway of Washington, D. C.; Dr. C. F. Walker of Augusta, Ga.; Prof. P. J. Jacksack of Waco, Texas; Dr. R. R. Willey of College of Tuskegee Institute—and the country at large. soon as she has recovered. . . The continued bad weather has retarded farming and gardening, out of prospect, and prosecute Tommie Gibbs of 608 East Powell street, a graduate of Booker T. Washington's school (Hampton University), took a city service compass, and there were 160 applicants, and stood ahead of the class, and was appointed clerk in the postoffice at Chicago last week. Of course, Mr. Gibbs is colored. He is a graduate of Company will be held here March 2. Booker T. Washington and Chas. Banks are expected. Either one will draw a large row. Mr. Gibbs will ring 179. Will deliver to any part of the city. No distance too far nor weather too bad. The Freeman will be here on time every week. Call at 318 and ring 179. L. Hill is the hustling agent. CHARLOTTE. N. C. Special to THE FREEMAN. February 15, at 12 o'clock, m., the stork paid its respects to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Benjamin, on Western Heights. Arthur E. Benjamin, on Eighty-five eight pounds., Bulwer Lytton's popular drama, "The Lady of Lyons," was presented to a large and appreciative audience in the chapel of Middletown University, on the 23rd of February. The matis personae consisted of students of the Theological Seminary and ladies from the faculty of the city graded schools, assoc. with the University. The parts were well taken and the play as a whole was a delightful surprise. Miss Sadie R. Washington made the presentation, and Sylvia Smith sustained his reputation for histrionic talent of superior quality...The Queen City Drug Store, in this city, on the night of the 24th of February, made the presentation about 10:20. Mr. J. T. Sack, the proprietor, says that the stock in stock will approximate $3,000, with a partial insurance not exceeding $1,000. The cause of the fire is Call at 224 East Trade street for the Freeman. MITCHELL. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN Spirited. Mrs. Louisa Wilson, one of the pioneers, died at Bedford, Tuesday. Her remains were brought here for burial. The funeral was tracheated by the Baptist Church, and of Mason's house, the Roxboro Rook of Sharon Chapter No. 23 of the O. E. S. to take charge of the body...3. Mrs. Charity Cooper, Miss Bertha Cooper, Mrs. Rosa Cooper, Miss Willis, and Mrs. Willis are all getting better, but Mr. William Allen continue quite ill...3. 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Main Office 113 N. Penn. St. The Eureka Comb. Chattanooga, Tenn. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ————EEEE————————— wuem | NOTES ON RACIAL PROGRESS. |s0n, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan, Rosele . , NE ee, ae eee a ee 7 and 8 Room Modern Brick Houses for $ Le $ OLE ee eo O Ce ee Oo —— rts—=s=E : $300 Cash, Balance Same as Rent. Bankers and Real Estate Brokers, 4-6 E, 31st Ste, N. E. Gor. State St., Chicago, Ml. As Reported by the National Negro Business League. ‘That the Negro is branching out and entering new flelds of finance heretofore Shexplored by. him i very evident Ip the Venture of the newly Incorporated Bond- Ing Company. of atianta, Ga. Sc. Br Morton is the promoter, and his fonaticlal ability to carry"$100,000 In bonds Hag teen folly tegted by expert ananelers The Atlania State ‘Savings Bank, 185 Auburn Avenue, of ‘which JO. Ross is president and C. 6. Garter" is ¢ashies, 2 forging aead. At the. close of business thevfrst Year, January 6, 1910, over $100. 00 had ent handled ti casti and other Wise! by the frm ; ‘The Artesian Drug Company of Albany. oat Ri0, Tae, Bhat. Bie Manager, besa Sines eight years” ago with a paid-up Capital ‘stock of $1200, ue The business became so prosperous that a wholesale. departinent. was established About three years ago and a regular (av ling salesman put on the road. ‘The pres- nt value of the stock’ i= $10,000, and the company’ has @nnimily declared ah average Sei per cant cast dividend, ducing” the Past elgit “yenrs. Thirteen persons. are Employed. in’ the establishment tn’ various capacities. : The ‘regular force of three store clerks is Usualls" Inereased to ten during the holl- day’ season in December, Tne Lee Chemical ‘Company aw out- growth of the Drug Company, 1s designed fo be operated upon a seale a hundred Himes as large as the parent firm, "It will be vot national scope” with headquarters And laboratory” in Atianta... ‘The company will “inanufacture ‘chemicals, "medicines, Toilet “articles, ete, “Nome of the meor- porators of the “Le ‘Chemical Company Rrer A. ©, Lee, Phat. D, president, Al- bang, Ga.) W. Ti, Davis, secretary, Labor and. Commence Department. Washington, Deco W. AM. Driskell, treasurer, Adanta Deal’ i. Jacksons, Dougherty County, Ga: Dre Moses “Amos, Atianta: Within a few weeks a textile mill, financed by" Negroes, built by: Negroes, and Operated altogether’ by Negro skill” sil open for business in Duran N.C. Te is IMorporatea with a capital stock of $50,- boo. "Sohn Merrie and itichard: By Pit ferald, reputed to be the richest Negroes fr'Nortn Carolina, are largely behind this Business. venture ‘This Is the second manufacturing com- pany owned and operated entirely” by Ne- Broce that has been ‘established’ and n= Sorporated in the Old North State within the fast six’ months: Sue other factory’ is a sill mill located at ocky Mount, also capitalized, at $50. iho. OH Weoiaston git president Less than twelve years ago, Biridze prige 49" "Bast Stivet, Dothan AML, Was A cook ‘in 4 private family” in’ that place Today. he ‘isa real estate broker, the fortunate Swner of “several tencment houses and ‘the proprietor of large wen- rai merchandise store, filed with a stock SF goods, ‘valued ‘at about $10,000, upon GiiGihe realizes ft business! of $26,000 a {He is now having ereeted in the Reart of the ‘business section "ona lot” he paid $i:oo0 Yor, a two-story. brick building to shat’ $0.00, His Spaper’ ts regarded as Sie ike" in tiny of the four Hanks of the Messrs. Allen and Harney, 502 Dauphin suivet Mobile, Alas, funeral’ directors "and Sipatiners, shave ihe. best. equipped un Gertaking “establishment in the ely. “Tn feat ons of the largest inthe. uth con- ESting "or three imugnificent funeral’ cars, Giack, white ‘and lavender), a. dozen. oF fore, ‘splendid’ “landau carriages, with hatched’ teams and. uniformed drivers, ‘The service Is. first-class in every partie: dine. “he equipipent is valued at $85,000, Metis wile the’ hem: does a #000 buat Teas yeunly. The furniture establishment of C, W. Peters &'Co. GoL-808 Dauphin street, with COW? Peters, president and funeral’"man- Ager, 1s about the finest and most_com- Piee of sts dkind under. colored proprietor- Phip in the country. "The stock of goods conisting of variety of grades and de- Seriptions; covering a large aren of floor Space, is) probably ‘worth $30,000, Mr. Boer hintelt: fe supposed Jt0 ‘be worth anywhere from $40,000 to $50,000, james. Te Peterson, superintendent of tho Tetier-earrier force in''Moblle postor= fee, ‘all of whom are colored, nunibering thirtssfive, Is reputed to be ‘te wealth= feat Zolored mansin the city: No, one but Himselt knows. the. value of his holdings, Tee however, conservatively estimated { ne’ between $75,000 and $100,000. ihis houses are located not only on Ne- gro quarters, but among the” wealthy Sites, who tre also among his tenants. Nine Years ago Dr. fi. Hoger Willams graduating from Meharry -Medteal School Kelston fonn, went ov, atone nd iki out nis shingle. During tis ume, Be'E Suet oc talthtul_ and ‘eonsclentious Arvice he has built-up an execptionally farge pjractice. He bas. prospered, In the ineanwhite, to such an extent that he has Begone the ‘sole. owner of three drug Stoves tneated. in different papts. of the ity. "pact one 18 well equipped and gives Gt nae service, “Dr. Williams is’ presi- dent of the Local League. Dr bat. Belsuw, the only, colored den- tist in ‘the elty, has also built up a 1arge fha Tuerauive: practice, " His ‘office ia. 500 Dauphin. Street, Cet Johnson, secretary and general manager of the Uiton Mutual “Ald Asso- Elton, 601-603 Daupiin Street, enjoys tite Satieation of belng a thorough-golne buat: Hees man. ‘The success of the. assockn- Hon with’ which te is connected “and of Whict he is the prime factor. Is a striking Prete Go nls business Sagacity and fore: Bae Sf Gotingon is considered, 10" be Arch in'the nelghborhioad ‘of $60,000 Wiin Jones. de. broker, may be found in the Backer Bullding, corner Davis Ave- he and ‘Congress Street, in handsomely tea “up. quarters, Str "Gones deals in real eatate, insur- ane and. money lending. “nile he has noe been tn the business quite two eure, he fas, nevertheless, met ithe some’ success. Handing thousands’ of Yollact Worth of property annually David’ Patten is in. the drayage ahd transfer business. Ror. this) purpose he Hees one hundred mules and ‘Alty wagons. Hie pay roll amounts’ to. $1,000-a. month. GebrgeW. “Sims ix algo” in. the same in OF business He Keeps busy twenty eine and employs anywhere from. twen {eMNG to‘atey men, ‘Wis pay veil foots up fom 3330. t0 8100 a week Vane W..G. Lewis © Son are the lead- ing ontractorsy and. usiders here They iafally Have aN abundance of work before thins They Aare in general demand. ie nouses they contract for and. build mage be’sesn in almost any part of the Tay _Bome oe them costing hs high ‘as clity—some of _ them PREPARE FOR YOUR FAMILY WHILE LIVING. YOU CAN NOT AFTER DEATH OVERTAKES YOU. Se eee 75c per Quarter or $3.00 per Year Secures to your family at your death $300.00 "sj"? $300.00 2 Dollars . If you die in the National Order of the x 5 y T Mosaic emplars of A i merica. Just think of it! Before you can pay into the Order as much as you will draw out, you will have been a member one hundred years. What chance have you to lose? There is no investment on earth into which you can place your money and get a guarantee that your heirs will receive at your death THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, IF YOU PAY THREE DOLLARS PER YEAR DURING YOUR LIFE You are duty bound to leave those who depend upon you, some- thing, When your eyes are closed in death, and we know of nothing better to recommend to you than the great National Order of the Mosaic Templars of America, which will pay you Three Hundred Dol- lars for Three. A PURELY NEGRO ORGANIZATION This Order was organized in 1882 by Negroes, and its founders take pride in heralding the fact that not one line of its secret works, written or unwritten, were stolen from any white man’s order; but is wholly the prouet of Negro brains. It not only admonishes the Negro to prepare to die, but is emphatic in teaching him how to live and im- prove his condition in this life by self-help, thrift, industry and living up to the true principles.of honesty. BLAZED A WAY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING—NEW IDEAS Thousands of men and women have remained out of Fraternal Or- ders because they objected to the time-worn custom of marching under flying banners and streaming Regalia, also the practice of doing naught but looking after the sick and burying the dead. The Mosaic Templars of America adopted a simple badge (2x6 inches) as its regalia, and was the first Fraternal institution in the United States to introduce the Endowment feature. It has been adopted by all of the leading Frater- nal Orders in the world. OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION IS OUR BED-ROCK OF STRENGTH— DON’T OWE A DOLLAR By careful and conservative business methods we place our finan- cial condition where it cannot be shaken. Through our Endowment Department we have paid out to widows and orphans nearly a half- million dollars. All of our claims are paid to date, and we pay them as soon as they are filed in this office—there is no delaying or waiting, for we have got the money. We never allow our reserve fund to fall below 1 per cent. of the value of policies in force. Insurance Experts have figured this out as a safe margin, and we strictly adhere to it. - BIG MONEY FOR WIDE-AWAKE DEPUTIES— WRITE FOR INSTRUCTIONS Deputies can reap a rich harvest setting up Mosaic Lodges. For instance, a Deputy sets up a Lodge of thirty members at $3.50 each; that is $105.00. His Charter will cost him $15.00 and the Policy for each member 75¢, which would amount to $22.50, leaving the Deputy a clear profit of $67.50 on one Lodge. A Deputy of ordinary ability should set up two Lodges per month; a wide-awake hustling Deputy should set up four or five. If you are not a member of the Mosaic Templars of America, join at once. If there is not a Lodge in your community, write to headquarters and we will send somebody to organ- ize one. We have 25,000 members scattered over the United States. Women enjoy the same rights, benefits and privileges as the men. We are helping these thousands and will help you if you will only em- brace the opportunity that we are holding forth. NATIONAL ORDER Mosaic Templars of America, Little Rock, Ark. W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., 504! West Ninth Street. J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. ‘PRE DIFFERENCE between “prejudice” and “preference” is the difference between FE Se ee era eter hadon in iavor ot “beriaeoe Has OT ARE, REROUOEEE «pease tea Teg eau soe bat prod thas aaa ee tore Eg eda any etal fact tho? Sao p09 ME Seay SOA AY secur ha ate aned wos Llanos” Any Style—-$2.00——Any Color $ 9’ Levinson’s $2 Hat Shop. 37. N. Penn, St —TWO STORES — 41 S. Illinois St. pepeeat cy Le aadaie Miss Janie Barksdale hes gone to. St ‘Louis to visit her aunt, Miss Callie Par- dve...-Mrs. Nannie Parish, of Chicago, fs the guest of Mrs. Hebert Neblett... Airs, Hattie Peyton, of Chicago. 1s visit~ ing her. brother-in-law, Mr. Jack Scott. oe D._A. Trotman has gone to. Jackson- vilie, ia!, hoping ‘to improve his health, n Miss Birdie, Manson is very ill... Mrs. Julla Dixon Is much better... .Jolin Wayne Robards. commonly known as “isherman Roberts," succumbed. to’ a jong iliness from heart trouble, Wednes- day, February 23, at $225 a. m., at his homie, 1 Main street “He was Seventy- seven Years of age. LARBORO, N. C. Special to Tum FReeMan. Tey. Moore conducted services in his ehurel Sunday morning, at 11 o'clock, and Sunday school was conducted at 2 p.m, by Nathan Williams, superintendent. | Mr. Moore preached a fine sermon at the same chureh Sunday evening, and it was well fattended.....At the A. M. E, Zion Chureh there will ‘be preaching every Wednesday hight and praver meeting every Friday hight, conducted by Rev. Jno. Noble... ‘The Episcopal Church was largely attend: ed last Sunday night, inspite of the bad weather. Services Were conducted by Rev. Perry.... The Bastern Star Baptist Chureit held a revival service all last week and the meetings were well attended. ‘The Sunday service was held at the ‘usual hour. and. conducted. by Rev, ‘Thompson. a. A new Masonic Lodge was set up last week, containing twenty members. We wish’ them success... .Miss Fannie Kille- Drew is still on the sick list....Mr. Me- Johnson Was married Tuesday night, Feb- fuary 22) to Miss Sallie Brown, both of Tarboro, N,C...-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Killebrew gave a reception in ‘honor of their daughter, lately married to Mr. B. F. Stevens, at their honfe on Church street. ‘Those present were Rev. Thomp- a Hotel Brunswick GEORGE W. HOLT, Prop. A first class Stag Hotel. Twenty beautifully appointed oms. Prices reasonable. Buffet-in connection. THE HIGHEST EXPRESSION OF MODERN SERVICE, 3004 State St., Chicago, Il. —_—_—_—_—__—_—ss eee Subscribe for The Freeman and Keep Informed. son, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan, Rose ag See Hise Ma aE a Hae ahaatenie ane ft eee, Dee oem cae a De ages Eanes, Miantineee Een Fee fe eee cree ae ae liams. The blessing was asked by Rev. Church, ‘Ail had a fine time... . Rev. ee ler Tae ae ear ae received a fine lot of samples for spring TUSCALOSA, ALA. ‘Sunday, Feb, 20, was on of marked im- portance ‘to the eltizens of Tuscaloosa, as it marked the first visit of Dr. Boker T. Wash- ington. eH arrived at noon and was met at the depot by the following committee: Prof. B. H. Barnes, chairman, Mr. W. F. Pickett, secretary, Dra. G. A. Weaver, W. R. Brown, Rey. W. L. Hamblin, Prof. HL. Goins and Messrs. J. G. Balls and N, Luft boro. “el! was then taken for a drive and Was met at the First. African Baptist Chureh At 2:30 by about 2,000 white and colored cit!- zens. The following ‘program was carried Out: Anthem, “Princess Akawe," choir; in- vocation, Rev. C. A. Smylv: preliminary. re marks and presenting the Rev. J. H. Smith as master of ceremonies by Prof, B._ H. Barnes; remarks, Prof. Jere Barnes: jubilee, “Rise and Shine,” choir: remarks, Dr. G. A: Weaver, representing the "Negro Business League; remarks, Hon. W. M. Fauk, mayor anthem, “Calm on the Listening Ear.” choir: remarks, Dr. J. W. Ahereromble, president University of ‘Alabama (white)! remarks, Rev. L. 0. Dawson (white churches): re: marks,” Rev. W. UL. Hamblin (eolored churches); jubilee, choir: address, Dr. B. T. Washington: Jubilee. “The Ol Camp’ Meet- Ing." and dismission, The visit was brought about mainly through the efforts of Prof. B. H, Barnes, a graduate of ‘Tuskegee, Dr. Washington was accompanied by hls son, Davison Washington. and Rev. A. F. Owens, dean of the Bible classes at Tuskegee. | The ‘Tuscaloosa ‘Times-Gazette said in part about him as follows: “It was 2 notable address and we wish that every white man and wo- man in ‘Tuscaloosa could have heard him. Should he ever come to Tasealoos again itis hoped that some place can be secured where everybody ean sce and hear him, and It Is hoped that they will Ko, XENIA, OHIO. ‘Spécial to THE FREEMAN. The Kast Main Street High Schoo! base- ball teain met and organized on ‘Thursday Of last Week. ‘The following olficers. were elected" James 4. J. “Massie, president: Warren i. Harris, secretary Frank A. Merchant,” treasurer; Cubert Lindsey manager, and Laurence R, Smith, captain ‘The boys promise to give good games all season, and will get down to hard work as Soon as the Weather will permit, .. -lddte BP. Lee {g now agent for Tie BiEnstaN. Give“him’ a'eail....-Phe Dunbar Chub te atthe residence of Miss Theresa Harris Sn Bast Second “street, Friday evening February 25. The club’ has not been. oF: ganized very long, and it seems to be get. ting along fine. "."The ‘Thomas Quartett held very Interesting program at ‘the Opera House Friday evening. Mareh 4 under the auspices of the graduating class of the Bast Main Street High School... Mr. Robert. Hawkins. of the Twenty-fiti Regiment, stationed at Spokane, Wash, 1s here visiting. his mother and friends... Ar. James Peters, of this city. and. Mfr Charles Tate, of | Richmond, “ind, have opened a dry cleaning establishment undet the name of ‘The Xenia’ Dry Cleaning Company. ‘Their office will be located. on Green street, next door to the Adams. Bx: ‘press, Company. Mr. ‘Tate. has had elghi ‘Years’ experience In the work while=In ‘Richmond: | TAYLOR, TEX. OE carektaed eck aera ee) ‘The carpenters are at work on_the Al- ten Chapel A.M. 38. Church, Some_ of their members are out with ‘their cards soliciting. aid. for. their new church... Mesdames Bmaiine § Johnson and ids Green have returned home from. Weldon, ‘Okla, where they have been visiting rela- tives"and friends... Rev. J. S, Nelson has returned from. a’ fiying trip to. Elgin on Dusiness....Mrs. Peal Griffin is visiting relatives and. freinds in Belton... .Mr Chariey Slaughter, of Houston, was In the city a few hours fast week shaking hands With “relatives and. friends... . Mesdames Virginia -B. Pickett and. Charity MeGee. Rev. A. Nelson, Curtis Chandler, John D Lowrey, John Vann, Jr. and ittie Ruby Bigin aro on. the sick list this, week. ... Wille ‘Harrison, Jr. returned home ‘sick last week from ‘Texas Central College, at Waco...;Miss Minnie Patterson returned home last week from Dallas. THE LAND OF DIXIE. THE NATURAL PLACE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEGRO ENTERPRISES. J, D. HOWARD, OF THE FREEMAN STAFF, ROYALLY ENTER: TAINED IN THE ATHENS OF THE SOUTH. Luring the sojourn of J. D. Howard last_weeke in Nashville, on a business trip for ‘The Freeman, he became so im- pressed with the city, and its people that he sent a letter to The Freeman of so much general Interest to the public that we take pleasure in giving it in full to ‘The Freeman readers, ‘The letter fol- lows. Dear Mr. Knox—I seareely know how to begin by way. of giving vou an idea of Nashville “and “its people. Tt would take columns of your valuable space were [to attempt a description of my impres- sions In detail, Permit me to saya. word as to the colored commercial activities and the men behind them. ‘This is a city of varied interests carried on by our peo- ple. ‘They range in scope from a hospital down to a first-class laundry. T had the plensure ‘of spending two days at the Boyd Hospital, known as the | “Mercy” Hospital, the. guest of Dr. Boyd. ‘This is'an institution in the first rank of its kind. Through the courtesy of Dr. Bovd T was permitted to don a jacket and be present at-some skillful and difficult op- trations. ‘The hospital is the medical ad- junct of the Maharry College. | Seventeen nurses are required In constant attend- ance on the patients, ‘There is a large Staff of skilled phvsiclans as instructors to the class, T had seen many white in- stitutions of this kind, but was never be- fore presented with an opportunity of see Ing colored men engaged in the execi- tion ‘of ‘major éperations, not even tn, the capacity of assistants, ‘The whole thing was bewildering and T ean assure, vou that It all had a distinct educational value, Nashville has two first-class banking Institutions, ‘The Napler Court Bank is A Sella proposition, endorsed by the Jeat- ing banking houses throughout the Stat ME JC. Napier: iis president and found- er, is a national character. He is one Of the most widely Known men In the en- tire commonwealth and is at present spok- on of tather prominently as an appointee to ‘a _ministership to oné of the South American’ consulates, Around the cor- ner from the Napier Bank the stranger is confronted with another banking prop- osition in the form of The People’s Sav- ings Sind ‘rust, Company. Dr. Bos of whom mention has already been made, is the president of this company. Both of these propositions are supported nicely by the colored people of the city, which is the, Hest pose evidence of their strength and solidarity, Perhaps one of the most delightful di- versions of my entire trip was furnished by “the ‘elaborate ‘stag dinner set in my honor by Mr. Albert Watkins at his beau- tiful home, 1810 Jefferson street. As a Special feature Mr, Watkins had on hand easivy and Mitchell, one of the strong- est and most proficient musical teams in ait Nashville, Who entertained the vests with five successive medlays composed ¢x- clusively of old-time ballads. Not a re- ent song was introduced. Among those present were: Frank Paschall, business manager to Mr. Watkins: A. J. Whatton, Sam. Houston ‘and Master Eddie Reed Watkins, “together with a score or more of others whose names I have forgotten. ‘Mrs, Watkins is ‘a typically dainty. gra cious and hospitable hostess, common only. to the South. Mr. Watkins is the own- er of a beautiful home of the latest and most advanced appointments and is the possessor of numerous racing stock. paa==, SAVING Y ; : Is Easy en di RA AFAAAAF i: Assicee from tiding you over any ZZ ei 4 ae BZ TM posible period at adversity, & Ye ZZ AA vines account. teaches econ- Ye ZOOL A i omy, thriftiness, system and Viz ZZ ZA ij, \cads to independence, ViZ Yj FA KG CA Aina Why not start with us today V y SX Le Hj} with a dollar or more ? yy Re) Xi iy We j, We Pay 3% Compound in “8 AN) V7; i ti | Interest on Savings YW NAF M/A! 7 ears Ys A ‘A fine steel home bank given YY Ey 7 V7), ih ff|_ free to all new depositors. Wo Ald 7) Ze ye ~—CCURITY TRUST C0, Aidit 148 E. Market St. Coal that Saves you Money AND KEEPS YOUR HOUSE WARM ‘Makes white ash, no clinkers and all heat. All Heat Lamp... 00... sees cee cseessscsesecseoPhen- +0 MOO pee ton ‘All Heat Egg...........ccccececseeeeecceesereceseeeeecees 3e60 per ton Best Rescreened Indiana Lump...........-.+-.-s++eee+++ 4,00 per ton Pocahontas Mine Run............-... 00sec eeseeeeeessee++ &OO per ton Sample order of All Heat or All Heat Egg, one-half ton.... 2.00 Phone orders reelve our apecal attention, ‘Now Phone 210, Old Phone, Woodruf, 115 W. E. Ralph Ice & Coal Company, 1005 EAST PRATT STREET. eee N.AMOORE.Pre W.E-ALLERDIGE, ViewPron WML. HOY, Soo-Treas, Moore Grocery Company Pure Food Store. Phones : SEW: 882: 881: 164 North Illinois Street. 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THE JB, WILLIAMS CO, Burton Jewelry Co —— HAS—— Ready Money to loan on all articles of value, Watches, Jewelry and Diamonds 58 MONUMENT PLACE. ‘The Hureka Comb is on sale at The Freeman office, 225 Indiana avenue. 3 wre 3 Y |e lo 0 mma ls B | | |, TAG ees | hy ENG ap ii j IGE | i) ‘ et | Waiters and Cooks / Prefer our Make of | Jackets and Aprons j] because they have found them [| satisfactory. | Write for Complete Cata-| | logue FREE Bel cares ; pe eo orden | Marcus Ruben, Inc., | f} -BoState St, CHICAGO, ILL. Charles H. Cook, PANTATORIUM Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Garments Cleaned. Dyed and Pressed. First Class Work Guaranteed, "184 West New York Street. THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. The Hathlocks are headliners at the Crescent Theater, New York, this week. Fred A. Morgan, advance representative of the Lowery-Morgan's Mighty Minstrels, is in the city. Tommy Carter, with the Taylor-Farrell Trio, is filling an engagement at the Grand Theater this week. Williams Jubilee Singers, under the personal direction of Charles P. Williams, are making a tour of the world. The Juggingling Prince's first time in caudelle and the Jugging Javilins are on the same bill at the Galither Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio. A riot. Mr. Howard Bell, formerly of "In Old Kentucky," entertained Messrs. Burke and Grundy Friday afternoon at his residence, 243 Brady street, Detroit, Mich. Williams and Walker's Chocolate Drops—King and Bailey, Mamie King, Marie Bailey, Maud Turner and Lillian Rose—spent a few days lay-over in this city. The Blacks, Perry and Lillian, are doing very nicely on the independent circuit, making a hit everywhere. This week they are appearing at New Bedford, Mass. A. C. Strodder, formerly in vaudeville, is now decoting his time to writing a new play. Mr. Strodder is now located in Chicago and can be found around the Pekin Theater. C. Pewee Williams, wizard tramp jugger, will close with the Rockwell's Sunny South Company and go to Cincinnati and be much-needed rest, then go in vaudeville. J. B. Norton, the reliable stage manager of Albus' Minstrels, is well pleased with the show and would like to bear from Kener and Lewis and Alonzo Moore. Write in care of THE FREEMAN. Bob A. Kelley has been playing the best houses in Chicago for several weeks. Kelley and Cotting will not go any farther west, cating to the continued illness of Mrs. Kelley, but will play east to New York as soon as the lady is able to travel. Sydney Kirkpatrick, of the Richards and Sydney Minstrels, left Thursday morning for Jacksonville, Fla., to join the company. Mr. Kirkpatrick was called to the city on account of the serious illness of mother, who is now much improved. Mr. William Barker, business manager of Mr. George Archer's, Williams and Walkers' Chocolate Drops, left the city of Chicago to play with the Walters, Wise, where the act will fill a week's engagement at the Crystal Theater, beginning Monday. Mr. John H. Wickliffe, trap drummer of Louisville, Ky., regrets to hear of the death of his friend, Mr. Richard Bradshaw. Mr. Wickliffe and Mr. Bradshaw were very warm friends and it was quite often when he heard of his death. In the wake of his death, Mr. Wickliffe sends his heartfelt sympathy. The Little Park, the largest, finest and best restored park in the South, opens Easter Monday, March 28, 1910. The Whittman Sisters will open the park theater. Moving pictures, roller coaster, dancing, sating, concert concerts, vaudeville, Ferris wheel, horse and various other attractions will be on, also a big ball game. L. Don Bradford, the celebrated scenic artist and original producer, will leave Poseidon Park and visit Jacksonville, Fla. He has done much fine work in Pensacola and has been the own team for his great paintings. He will be visiting Elba beautifully and also made a real place of Mr. Joe Morris's residence. The Wang Doodle Four is meeting with much success in the East. The Bangor (Me) daily papers say: "But the greatest thing in the musical line that has been at the Gaiety for many a day is the Wang Doodle Four quartet of colored singers, dancers and comedians fairly concludes the audience with laughter during the twenty minutes that they were on the stage. This act alone is worth the price of admission." Greer Billy Young has just finished the Capital City time, Des Moines, Iowa, Pt. Dodge and Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Jewel Theater, Omaha, Neb., and opened independently at the Majestic Theatre. Soon after, she went to Stewart, with the Thompson time to follow, in a double turn with Butts McDonald, a young, spicy comedian, good dancer and singer. The team will be known Young and McDonald, the Colored Senators. Bradford and Veneter, with their Zulu act and singing their own songs, which set the South on its head, have opened the Globe Theater, Norfolk, Va., for a three-run Mrs. Bradford sends regards to the Moon. More than she and says we will be back when the sun shines on both sides of the street and half way down the alley. She sends her regards to Julia Turner and Alberta Perse. Bradford wants to know why don't you and Billy Stars double, and says Bilek and Stars partners and practice what you preach. BOOKING AGENCY. John Alfred Spotts Amusement Com- panion, Topeka, Kan. Booking any and everything the best service, write, for open time. Colored acts of all kinds, DEATH OF LEW JOHNSON AT GRAND FORKS, B. C. Lew Johnson, well known in the show business and lessee and manager of the Grand Forks Opera House, the only opera house at Grand Forks, died at his home February after an illness of seven weeks. Mr. Johnson had lived in that city for eleven years. REEVES AND BRANCH: Now in vaudeville, are making good in Michigan and Canada. Grace Branch, the electronic singing and dancing soubrette, is coming along with her own way with the favorite song, "The Dance of the Demon." Mr. Reeves, the musical wonder and eccentric artist in a drawing card and the audience greets him with delight when he appears. Regards to all friends and my wife, Madam Charlotte Reeves in route in Florida as Mrs. Elsie Jennings in office of the business who miss me in the theatrical business and have been inquiring my whereabouts, I will endeavor to explain. It's the same old story that made me to a great many of us in this business. After I met my wife and I, I continued to run my own show. The "Mysterious Black Cat's Eye," the joined hands with a lady by the name, Upthegrove. Shortly afterward she took over the dance. I died East. There I joined bands with Miss Grace Branch. The team will warn as Reeves and Branch in the future. THE AUDITORIUM AT PHILADELPHIA. This week the Skinners, Vernon and Emma, in their original act, "Coo Courting, head the bill. "The supporting bill includes a song by the monologue and minstrel boy; Miss Eva singsing and dancing soubrette, late of the Smart Set Company, and Miss Carrie Wheeler, star, in illustrated songs. The extreme situations which has involved over 75,000 union and non-union employees, has affected business to some extent, so much so that some of the business of the strike of union theater employees. However, business along to "Boulevard" has not been soeded so much as that in other sections of the city. We were favored on Monday of last week by the presence of President Leon Williams, of the C. V. B. A., and Director Bob Slater, of the same organization, who was the Philadelphia on business. Last week's extraordinary amount of favorable comment, especially the work of the Claybrooks, who headed the bill. KING AND BAILEY HEADING WILLIAMS AND WALKER'S CHOCOLATE DROPS. King and Bailey and company, of Williams and Walker's Chocolate Drops, scored one of the biggest hits of the seafood industry, the Cincinnati. Their act being entirely different from most colored acts in vaudeville, as their singing and dancing are comedians, their future looks bright. After their engagement at the Orpheum the Mystic Shrirens had them to play a band, and they played a theatrical, where they received many encounters. They featured Ione W. Lawson with the song, "Wait Until Tomorrow." Particularly noticeable was the fact that they were on down drops and their costumes are superb. THE PROFESSION AT MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The people of this city were treated to a grand surprise Monday evening, Feb. 28, in a musical comedy called "George Washington Tyler Discovering the South" written and staged by Rufus Anderson. After the opening chorus Miss Margarite Carter, of Chicago, sang "Honey Boy," which brought the house down. Mr. Jimmy Drake, the tenor, sang "Ode to the vaudeville" with O. The vaudeville acts Little Dimpleps, of Chicago, done some very clever singing and dancing. Then the original Boe entertained in the clubhouse. The band, Miss Violet, Anderson, the celebrated prima donna of the company, sang "Boy-Bye, Sweetheart," amid rounds of cheer. Mr. Rufus Anderson is doing the comedy role in the village cop. The chorus, Ernestine Lena, Mera Gambie, Ewing Linda, Gambie, the Williams, Geo. Johnson, Edw. Stewart, Frank Brown. In the last act enters Geo. Washington Tyler, the discoverer of the south and plays the month and Cecile Ernestine Lee will singing act which they are now rehearsing. The wardrobe was designed and made by Miss Carrie Ransome. The actors Jeff Waltell are at the Dewey Theater this week and the city is in an uprour. The streets in front of the theater are crowded after every performance to see Jack enter his auto. Jack and Joe put on waltell very lively. A man to make Johnson fast, as Joe Walcott is just as fast as he ever was, but the punch is not there any longer. The guests of Mrs. Mrs. Jack Johnson are the guests of Mrs. Emma Taylor Jones while in the city. ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR "IDA MAY." We are away down in Alabama this week, playing along the gulf coast. The weather continues very mild and the boys are enjoying the balmy spring breezes, dancing comedian, joined March 4 at Pensacola, Fla. He is making a hit nightly singing "Come After Breakfast. Bring Along Your Lunch and Leave Before Suppose." Our saxophone quartet, composed of Messrs. Fred Kewley, soprano; Robert H. Gant, alto; William Phillips, tenor; and J. S. Singleton, bass, continue to hold court for the evening, critical to ragtime. Mr. Singleton has the crowds talking nightly with his marvelous execution, playing "Asleep in the Deep" as a saxophone solo. Willie Kmbal, singing and dancing comedian, joined March 4 at Pensacola, Fla. After the show March 4 at Pensacola, our entire bunch were handsomely entered in the competition. The winner, headed by Messrs. Wm. Benbow and John Hall, in the Elks' Hall, the entertainment lasting into the wee small hours of the morning. The members of this company will long remember it as one of the swellest affairs of the Prof. McCamon, who is favorably known as "Mack," continues to wear the smile that won't come off, because his band continues to score and is the talk of the day. The Pensas Brothers' team of acrobats joined at PensasAca, Fla., March 4. Wm. (Tuba) Thomas sends regards to A. G. Jones. J. W. Hamilton closed in Mobile, Ala. to give short vacation with his family Chicago Robert Miller sends regards to Eddie Day, of Williams Troubadours. Robert Miller, of Compass, was received with a warm welcome of enthulsm by his many friends March 4 in Pensacola, Fla., his native city, but his job was hindered by finding his mother overseeing him. Wm. Tisher sends regards to Geo. Will- iams, Sim Stevenson and Ray Edwards. MR. RUSSELL CORRECTED ON HIS KNOWLEDGE OF J. ED GREEN'S CAREER. To the many readers of THE FREEMAN and also Mr. J. Ed Green's many friends. In the issue of the 24th inst. Mr. Sylvestre, who was a graduate of the obituary of Mr. Green was very much mistaken in his data and personal knowledge concerning his career. He was not forty years old. He was born in New Albany, Ind., Nov. 24, 1872. Regarding his recent illness, "don't feel that for D. Brown for his attention to Mr. Green. If so, I am able to settle. The doctor assured me he would do all he could for me and give me the condition worse than he anticipated. However, he was brave until the end came. When I received the news of his death I was expecting him to arrive in Indianapolis to play." That the military play "Capt. Rufus," which the critic claims was copied from Mr. Kidman's book, forced him to say is not true. I have in my possession the first manuscript, which was written in 1902; the folio, which was written in 1903; and I don't say anything about the trouble between the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER King Shuggs King Bailey. King and Bailey at the Colonial last week were forced to open the billet; some of the team were with the card, and some were with the act. The act was a riot, being the first colored act to cause especial commu­ enture the season. The team was a favorite throughout the week. The newspapers were a precursor to this team is ripe for stardom and should be put out in a company of their own. King and Bailey at the Colonial last week were forced to open the bill; some of the scheduled acts failed to appear. Their regular place on the card was fifth. The act was a riot, being the first colored act to cause especial comment during the season. The team is a favorite throughout the week. The newspapers were a unite in their prediction that this team is ripe for stardom and should be put out in a company of their own. late Mr. Hogan and Mr. Green; that has been forgotten some years ago by every body concerned excepting Mr. Russell. The critic never called to see Mr. Green during his illness, has never been associated with him, can only write from the information of others and what he I want to thank Mr. Green's many friends in and out of the profession for helping me grow. Mr. Brown, who was his faithful friend and medical adviser, and mine. He kept me informed of Mr. Green's condition, looked after my appearance and assured me my presence. My presence was expensive of the doctor. He had some standing in inscapable friends who did all they could for him, and among them were Mr. S. H. Holley, Jr., Mr. J. H. Holley, Mr. B. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Baker. My husband was a member in good standing of North Star Lodge No. 1, F. and A. M. All of the friends in the company were very cere thanks for their kindness, and I shall teach my son. J. Ernest Green, that he may always appreciate his father's care and support. The company for their visit in a body from South Chicago. JENNETTE M. GREEN. WILLIAMS AND WALKER, OR THE PASSING OF TWO OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST EN-TERTAINERS. By Uncle Rad Kees. That one can never tell in this life what is apt to happen from one day to another is undoubtedly a very true saying, and is worth giving a few silent lessons. We take only as it should be in its literal meaning. In 1900, when Williams and Walker were seen in one of their best and most extravagant offerings, the Polly Playman asked, "What's the "Susan Ham," and the next season, of 1903, in the one piece, "In Dahomey," that, during its New York run on Broadway, called for "a little bit of" "state" society. Who, they would have thought that the members of these great popular plays today would be cast almost to the four winds? In the language of the 1900s, they would dare say by the entire outside world, I would say "nobody," yet down deep within the very hearts of every member then of these companies, if the truth were known, was hiding his conscientious nature. During the particular season of "In Dahomey," the possible birth of the first feeling of dissatisfaction between Will and Wanda will be the subsequent seasons thereafter have proved the discovery to be, not of the Dotor Cook (North Pole) order, but more of that genuine "backwoods," handkerchiefs, "grey" grass, and carriages with its every consideration destruction and evil omen. The indelible friendship and business integrity, which he had, accompanied and each to the other had become a more pretense, until, finally, the bold issues of family considerations set in, together with other hardships, had been the consequences, until today we have but a shattered recollection of "what might have been." When we consider the fact that our company so constantly besieged by petitioners, we can be pleased features of domestic life, we can but ask ourselves the question, "what does it pay to gain the whole world and lose your life, when the final results are sounded and the situation up time has come, perhaps in the balance, if we are honest in our calculations, we will find that many of our domestic adventures Ernest Hogan often told me of his many adversities, also of how, when and where he first came in contact with Will and Walker, and much of their adversities, so suiciduous, so thoroughly convinced that in those days, when ten pennies bought for both a "mincess" ple, when one ham sandwich was a steak or two, and when you could eat it, you were in danger of being either their shirt hanging on the line—those were the helian days! Brothers never stuck closer together, sweethearts were never more loyal to one another, and sisters were more loyal to each other and sad tale of sorrow and sadness only found them tight and tighter together. As friends, husbands, brothers or wives, they were but one. To hit either meant to be a man, to be a woman, and in misery, in poverty and in pain, sticking, yes, tighter than glue, and with that sturdy, unswerving bulldog tenacity they hung on and on together till at last, perhaps, they were stung by cupid and the altar of speculation and uncertainty. That Walker was the frains of this that Walker sure gets his question, and unless you have come with the various phases of the Negro theatrical you can have no conception of the great responsiples places such a person, a great person, through it, there is not one person who can consel- entiously say that Walker was ever other than Walker, and that he have had any such experience at all in this line will agree with me that to be a business man and a gentleman in the matrical business is almost an impossible colored stars who was constantly trying to open new and greater fields for the colored performer—always hiring and training many together as was in his power, giving each of them showing what he could do, and always having a smile, a pleasant word and good humor, giving at all times a bit of cheer where he was ever ready to intercede and demand wherever there was a possibility of advancement; but the man wasn't iron, and had many troubles of his own, some of which he will, no doubt, carry to his grave. That the theatrical world has missed Ernest Hogan, so does it also miss a liker, and I will miss Bob Cole when he was here, and has fought a noble battle, and while they are unquestionably an honor to their profession, they are certainly a credit to their race. On the other hand, Bert Willis comedian and the world has ever known, dealing, as he does, with the old original ignorant darkey, who has always been a comedian, and his assessment to the more up-to-date generation. Bob Cole is just as great a comedian as Bert Williams, for the simple reason that his work is aside and entirely away from his comedians. He is far reaching, more versatile and certainly more of today and tomorrow, which naturally call for more mental and physical conception. In other words, you've got to be a comedian before you can laugh at him, and you laugh at Williams before he does anything. Williams has no business brains, and for that reason can not afford to be too independent. He showed this last season, when he wrote a textbook on engagement alone, whereby he could have given more consideration to his former friend and partner, and possibly have made it possible for them to come out this season. But he is not loyal to the worth, at least, of Walker. But in his wild rush for all the glory he has staggered out upon the field of public opinion, taking a most daring opportunity at wrestling the laurels from his himself monarch of all his surveys. But it is a mistake and we sincerely hope that Williams will see it before its too late. He has certainly added nothing to his reputation, but he is Kole', a second-class third rate company, but has rather shown conclusively that the hand of Walker played a much greater part in the construction of their previous successes than was ever credited to him. We all know the sterling worth of Jesse Shipa as a playwright and promoter, and even the "deliverer." If allowed, as "free-lance," but Rogers (?) I dare say you'd have to sharpen your pencil to a queen's taste and to sure you can play the role. "He kobi-hi" "give him a playwright or an actor. The chances are, then, that he'd be excess baggage at any figuring. I've seen nothing great that Jesse Shipa did in back in 1900, when he was then the chief pencil pusher for "Howard's American Magazine," a colored periodical that that he wrote. This season, in this season that Williams and Walker appeared in "The Policy Players," hence, my first discovery of Alex, Rogers. This is a exceptionally bad singer, a very same singer as he uses, a very rusty scholar. We claim that in many instances appearance is everything—this is one of those instances, a Walker has a very extensive wardrobe. DES MOINES, IA. Special to THE FREEMAN ... Miss Edith Conley has returned from Webster City, where she responded to a telegram stating that her grandmother was seriously ill. ... Rev. Daniel, of St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, is preparing to attend the revival meetings in the war tupus. WE HAVE ALL SEEN SORE HEADS AND CRANKS WE HAVE ALL SEEN SORE HEADS AND CRANKS On the old woman order before now. Tell 'em to come to my face and make their objections and criticism. Jack Johnson, Mgr. World's Colored Champions, Kansas City, Mo. WANTED! Trombone and Cornet players for Howe's Great London Shows. Others write, State all in first letter. Opens soon in or near Jacksonville, Fla. Boozers save stamps. E. N. WITT, Richmond, Mo. J.E. Adams Wants A few more people to fill out Band and Minstrel Show for the John H Sparks World's Famous Circus. People to double band or stage. Salaries must be low, but they are SURE. Treatment first class. Easy work. State what you can do in first letter. Show opens April 1. Boozers & kickers save stamps. LOWERY & MORGAN'S MINSTRELS! TOMLINSON HALL! 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Treatment first class. you can do in first letter. ers & kickers save stamps. 105 North 13th St. St. Louis, Mo. MORGAN'S THE STAGE 6 HAVE YOU HEARD THE LATEST ABOUT BOB WHITE'S DARK TOWN SWELL MINSTRELS? This question is being asked all over the South. This big spectacular minstrel is appealing to lovers of the musical in more ways than one. It is dazzlingly gorgeous to the sight, enchanting to the ear. It is a masterpiece before, Master William Fountroy makes the grown-ups as well as the children love him, and Mrs. Estella White, who in her adventures through the various beautiful landscapes of the world much interest and excitement as possible, Fred Regis is a comedian of class. When you think you have laughed enough at the first part and are exhausted, along comes Happy Tom Coles, and you start all over with the German shakes the stage with his lion bass. Manie Eurus is here, making good. THE DIXIE MINSTRELS A very bad winter in the South, but the Harrison Brothers' Dixie Minstrels have been playing to S. R. O. Prof. Willie Timmons, our sire band leader, is well known for his concerts and his daily concerts are attended by hundreds of auditors who know real music when they hear it, and our little band is known for its music. Jesse Henderson's "Georgia Wedding" has made a hit over the whole South, and it's a screamer from start to finish. All the boys send regards to George B. Rhone and say write, cure of THE FREEMAN. Messrs. Timmons and his acts, and will be seen soon in vaudeville. These two boys are advancing fast in the profession, and if onward step is kept up, the ladder called Fame, D. W. Batsell sends regard to Ferdinand and Jeffries and John Wilson, and says write. Mrs. Effe Moore sends regard to Thomas Hicks and John Wilson, and says write. D. W. Batsell sends regard to Eugene Duton. THE HARRISON BROTHERS' DIXIE MINSTRELS. They are still playing to full houses, headed by Brown, English, Ward and Singleton, and their funny sayings and jokes. Their big wedding act is a scream, headed by Mrs. Raymond Wallburg, Richard M. Brown and Jess Henderson, Miss May Turner, and coming soubrettes. Miss Effie Moore, the leading lady, is receiving from three to four people, and have Prince Wamego, the Hindoo physical cultist and Oriental magician, with them, and he keeps everybody guessing; and as for tricks, he is a coming Kellar, and he is well liked by the entire company. Singleton is receiving encores nightly with his big song hit, "I Think I See My Father." He is tearing the house down by storms in his monologue. Brown and Ward are the real guys when they make their appearance in the show, and doing fine. The band leader, Willit Timmons, sends regards to George Rhone, late Company and would like to hear from him. Segards to all in and out of the profession. ARCADE THEATER, ATLANTA, GA. ALLEN & ALLEN AT THE AIR DOME JACKSONVILLE, FLA. but colored theaters and parks. Would like to hear from all the people who were with Allen's Troubadours the season of 2013, or would like to hear about March 25, so managers of all colored theaters and park write at once, for our show is a drawing card for any theater or park. Keep your eyes open for all colored theaters. Keep your eyes open at once from Father Gibson, James McCoy, E. H. Davis, Will Owens, Cox and Cox. Write at once. Regards to all the people who attended the address G. W. Allen, Air Dome Theater, Bridge street, Jacksonville, Fla. WHITNEW MUSICAL COMEDY CO Review by Comedian Tim. Everything happens for the best, and I really believe it, most especially in the case of the Whitney Musical Comedy Co. Why do I say it? Because had not the company today touring the state of Indiana, in the way that it did we not doubt, today could not look with pride upon the Whitney Company, but we find this company today touring the state of Indiana, night to a week-stand, only is this company acting, singing and dancing in these towns, but they are pleasing the public, packing the houses and getting the money. Did I say we can look with pride in this company? Yes, Why? Do we not find Whitney, in the hardest part of a theatrical year (financially), moving along day after day, week after week, himself—manager and advance agent. To most theatrical troupes playing this season of the year, with a company of twenty four coping with it, would host hotels, a theater, or would make financial suicide, but to Whitney, No! Why? Because he has the goods. The Whitney Musical Comedy Company shows a show business, from the fact it is a repertory of musical comedies, giving its patrons on each week stand a new show nightly in music, song, comedy, scenery, and music. He also plays a play being written by S. Tutt Whitney himself, while his brother, J. Homer Tutt, assists in writing the lyrics—each play is his own personal direction. ney's own personal direction. The music is composed by T. L. Corwell, not only a thorough musician, but a manager of the Whitney Musical Comedy Company as far as seeing one, too. That is why I say we can and should look with pride upon this company of sweet singers, dexterous dancers, real actors and comedians, headed by Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Hunt Tutt. The Whitney company is making a place in the hearts of the theater-goers throughout the old Hoosier state, as well as a pathway for those of our race who follow in a business of the same nature. February 25th was a lucky day for the writer, most especially when one has the opportunity to meet only Elwood C. Knox, the congenial manager of THE FREEMAN. So it was on the 25th L. as a guest of Mr. Knox, on the 25th M. as a guest of Mr. Whitney, to see the Whitney Company in action. However, on our arrival in the city of Shelbyville, we were met by Mr. Whitney, the writer of the book, Knox and the writer pertake of a light luncheon before show time. But the luncheon was light in name only, as the vintage from the culinary department, and I could tell each time the waiter would enter with a different dish that Mr. Whitney would take. The way his everyday smile would brighten up—not saying anything about Whitney and the rest of us, there being a coterie beautiful young ladies at the table also. After luncheon, if one would call it that—but I call it a good old-fashioned made our way to the woods for our home—no sooner reached the lobby when Mr. Knox was gretted with a hearty welcome and hand-shake, not only by Mr. Corp. the manager of the Wiley Company, Mr. Friday the thirtieth, and resident manager. Naturally, I stopped to listen to the conversation between these three gentlemen while Mr. Knox was gretting. I part in the evening's entertainment. While I stood listing I overheard Mr. Friday tell Mr. Knox that the Whitney Company had not only pleased the three of his associates with their attractions that had played there this season, but that they had drew a larger house nightly than any other repertoire to his knowledge, and he would play the music of his favorite song he could get them. At that moment I heard the strains of the opening overture, so as not to miss anything. I left Mr. Knox, and the pail still coogged. The overture is over up the curtain, and I see a chorus of beautiful girls, ten in number, that can sing and sing. In fact, they were all that dazzled me, and I could make them. The play offered was the "Star of Zanzibar." I will not say this show was the best I ever seen, but it was the best being the poorest. The star of Zanzibar was easy worth the "price of admission. The story of the play tells of one Sam Slick (J. Homer Tutt) trying to emigrate the colored folks of America to some new port of Africa, and to do this he needs a help. He helps in the play (Salm Tutt Whitney). Amos decides to undertake the trip, and in some way he finds an old tin star, which he wears on his breast. Much to his surprise, as well as Slick's when they arrive in Africa he sees a man with a hat, whom they had been taught would come from some foreign land wearing a star on his breast, and thus being taken for a king he he saves his friends from being taken by the huns. The book by Whitney, the music by T. R. Corwell. The music is bright and tuneful, fitting the nonsense plot of the play. act first is filled with funny situations, and the acting of the same by Mr. Whitney, the musician, is the first act of the musical numbers of act first are "Away to Zanibar," by company; "Back to Cincinnati," by Sank Simms (an old song), "Back to Cincinnati," did it, it was new); "Q, My Simms did it," by Maybele Brown, assisted by the Dixies Quartette, and I must say I never seen or heard any thing better. "J Aaint Going to Noah," for the Follies, being the singing was a hit. A coon behind the Mabel Dehearde was pleasing. "A Wankee Doodle Coon," by J. Homer Tutt, makes him the Beaubumel of stove since the days of George Walker. A little March song by Miss Marshall was well known, the first act ended by the street scene close to one with up-to-date, refined vaudeville. Will Bynard, in a piano specialty, I must say different from any I ever heard the Taylor, in a banjo and cornet selected in the early ordinary; Mable Dehearde, in a singing and dancing specialty of class, and class, too, what I mean; The Dixie Quartette in seven pleasing numbers, the members J. J. Jackson, J. H. S. Frank Jackson and James Noodson. A quartette of such singers cannot help but good, the vaudeville billowing Salem Fult. the vaudeville pany in a one act playlet, "The Darktown School Master," and a laugh overtakes all smiles for Whitney in this. Good, the orchestra played a pleasing selection and the curtain was raised for the second act. Act second opened with a jungle song that merriment broke loose, and if ever I seen an audience laughed it was Whit- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. [Portrait of a man in a suit, seated in a chair, with a serious expression.] HENCE BROOKINS, Prop. of Hence's Hotel and Bar, 210 Washington St., Seattle, Wash. Hence Brookins, the sole proprietor of Hence's Hotel and Bar, located at 210 Washington Street, Seattle, Wash. A newly furnished hotel and bar. The finest equipped place this side Chicago. Brand new. Bar fixtures. Bar furniture. The bar is comfortably heated by steam. Electric bells in each room running to and from the bar. A nice cafe. Pool and billiard hall. Polite bar boys, waiters, and all special brands of wines, liquors and cigars in connection. Good music from 7 p. m. until 7 a. m. each evening. It also solicit the patronage of each and every performer. The bar is located in the heart of the city, right near the Makenzie Theater, five minutes walk to Pantages Theater, two blocks of the Union Depot. Take car in one-half block of Hence's to any part of the city. So, should you chance to visit Seattle, don't fail to give me a call. You will find Ceclaiand the housekeeper courteous and obliging. The manager of the buffet, is a jolly good fellow, and always ready to entertain his customers. ney's auditors. Laugh is hardly the word to use in describing what Whitney elicited from the time he made his first entrance to his last; convulsion would be better by Whitney and chorus was a laugh getter. Doboman queen song by Whitney and Nettie Taylor was good. This, the second and last act, closed with a song, Stars and Stripes Forever, after Whitney and chorus marched after a three hours' show of solid fun and amusement. The audience hated to leave from the palace of music, song and comedy. I would say much more had I ever seen a dance. I love dancers and comedians like the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, although I will add, should the Whitney Musical Comedy Company play your city don't fall to see one of America's tunes and sit on comedian's playing board and dance—the one Salem Tutt Whitney. THE MEANING OF VARDAMAN'S DEFEAT No man ever worked more diligently for a coveted honor at the hands of his wife, Vandaman, than during the past several years to become their representative in the Senate of the United States, and, although he used every cunning speech known by those who knew him, he was not so proficient to win, he has been defeated, yes, turned down, humiliated and put in his place and compelled to seek an honest living, and he was defeated by a man than drawing pup from the public crib, which he has such an unquenchable hankering for. The Vandaman was defeated as he ought to have been defeated by a man who stands for loftier ideals than he does; he was defeated as he ought to have been defeated to save Mississippi from the fate of the man like Mr. Vandaman as its representative in a body of men who represent and personify the spirit of the best side of life and thought of the American people. Mr. Vandaman is a very narrow-minded man, and would be out of place in a body of men like that of which the United States Senate is, and should be composed to be neither by nature or by training, to build a coarse and cunning, like the ordinary leader in a tribe of Indians, who builds nothing for himself nor for his tribe, but who is always ready to cause an attack on the husbandry of a peaceful neighbor. He is a man of great ideals of national life, and the best thing that his more thoughtful fellowmen could have done for him was to put him in his place, let him work his field and teach his children the other "red necks" are doing as they have just done by turning him down once more. The meaning of Mr. Vardaman's defeat is that the thoughtful people of Mississippi have come to the conclusion that it is for them that the hope and aims of all such narrow-minded men as Mr. Vardaman. They realize that makes them appear to be the eyes of the people of Mississippi. Vardaman to go on, as he has been doing, pretending that the people of Mississippi believe that the state can never take its place in the Union until the XIVth and XYth amendments to the Federal Constitution have been repealed, and they have very properly made up their minds to set themselves apart from those who though they gave Mr. Vardaman all the chance he could ask for with which to secure their consent to represent them, he could not obtain this consent if he had not been trying to do so, for they don't view things as Mr. Vardaman does and never it. It means that they have made up their minds to put a stop to the play of the demagogues in the state—those unscrupulous politicians who thrive in the profession of politics by stirring up race and out regard for the harm this devilty does to the economic interests of the commonwealth. The vitilvity Mr. Vardaman has been a great and most notorious chief- tain, doing more to demoralize industrial pursuits and to destroy confidence in husbandry among the agricultural tollers in the South, and in the demagogues in the South. In places where, before he began his malicious preachments of ill-will, there was pleasure and joy in his work, today there is distrust and vexations feelings of antipathy, and hardly any way in which the white and Negro races in the South are involved and follow citizens in Mississippi. Indeed, it is pretty generally believed that Mr. Vardaman is largely responsible for most of the terrible antagonism existing between the races throughout the South today. AN INJUSTICE TO THE LATE J. ED GREEN. By One of Our Critics. In justice to a successful life, and for the benefit of those who might judge according to the words of a few of the most famous, a few facts. I might state to begin, with that while my partner and Andrey Lyles have written but little ourselves, we have been fortunate enough to have contact with the most writers of our race. If I am not mistaken, it has given us a better opportunity to know the real facts concerning Negro critic who makes a hobby of stepping beyond the bounds of a dramatic critic and gives vent to his personal feelings. I have a philosophy of the readers for attempting to answer a man who is so bigoted, and not recognized by the aspiring showman, and is least thought of, one who has reached the top; and for this reason I contributed a meal, or a dollar or so, for a write up by Mr. Russell, and thinks his writings are true. I would say that the "Shoo-Fly Regiment" are similar due. They are both military plays, but this fact does not signify that one was stolen from the other. We will admit this, and must refrain from writing all writers now, lest they be accused of theft or piracy. Capt. Rufus was written in 1994 for the Black Patti show, and Mr. Green was written in 1995 for the principal character for Mr. Robt. Kelly was written to star the same the following season, but, owing to the management not being willing to launch a musical comedy, following the success of starring Capt. Rufus, Weber and Rush put him out in "Queen of the Jungles," and Mr. Green was engaged to stage the musical, the manuscript of Capt. Rufus, dated and the possession of Mr. Kelly, was laid aside, and the only change made in the original manuscript was to change the comedy to a musical. Weber joined the star of the Fekin Stock Company. Now, as to when the Shoo-Fly Regiment was written, you'll have to ask Mr. Green. Rufus before it was produced, so that the same same same channel. Play was produced first. Mr. Green's play was written before Mr. Cole's was produced, so why accuse him? It is simply a case of two men's minds working in the same channel. Mr. Green had practically no do with the musical end of Capt. Rufus. There are a few things a man should learn who wishes to style himself a critic. In the first place, comparisons are rational and is together unbecomer to compare the living and the living and for Mr. Russell, who styles himself our foremost critic, to refer to Mr. Green's financial conditions during his illness, of which he knew nothing. I will try and enlighten him, and the follow-acts can be verified by any one named: To begin with, Mr. Geo, Liebart, of the banking house of V. H. Bowers and A. H. Bowers, assisted aside $15 each week for Mr. Green during his illness. Money was forwarded each week by his wife, and, together with this, Mr. Green, also assisted by Masons, Elks and K. of P. and I would here state that when Mr. Green departed the physician, who account with his attending physician, who friend and attended to all his business, and whom I understand has a case pending that will net the widow and son $600,000. Now another responsibility the self-styled critic shoulders was the proposed benefit for the theater to which Mr. Green was opposed, even if Mr. Motts had been kind enough to place at his disposal. If it had been the theater, then were the theaters in Chicago offered for the purpose. Thanking you for your space, I am 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. EAT AT SAMUEL E. GRAY'S 226 Indiana Avenue, when in Indianapolis. Special rates to the Theatrical Profession. Op osite The Freeman Office. Vaudeville Act! Now released. "A Bargain Day in Africa." a real novel act. Also "Her Tramping Husband." Address SIMS & HARRIS, 412 S. Dearborn St., Mobile, Ala. WAN Forty performers—Florida Blossom Co.—Male & S. Performers whose application were not to will carry a two car show this season. Contract gins rehearsing March 15 at Macon, Ga. Address WAN For the T. J. Culligan's Jolly Jubilee Singer. Ladies send photos; will be at T. J. Culligan, Prop.; Horace George, M. WAN To rent a first class piano player for fifteen five days each year, we never close. On eight and under eighty years of age, men long, fat or thin, black, brown, yellow or soft, sweet or sour, sick or well, mean you must deliver the goods. Your salary here will be $12.50 per of each and every week at 12 o'clock and Now write what you can and will do. useful people, male or female, at all time permanent home here; good salary and but big-mouth, side-walk, sure enough low down clubs and dives, who want to give to their cousins and other folks, we We work colored people only and work to work on; have two of the finest theaters in the Address Frank McKenzie, Palace Theatre, 514 Houston, Texas. Barton- (INCORPORATION) Will offer the following Colored art the personal direction S. H. B. "HIS HONOR, T. Supported by "The Smart Set" Barton & ALL STAR REAL N 40—Of America's Forem The Smart Set WITH Salem Tutt Whitney 30—PEE GEORGE WASHING A few vacancies yet for good people. S. H. D. Main Office 1558 Broadway "His Honor The B INTED! From Co—Male and female musicians who double B. & O. or B. & O. were not answered, write again. there were reasons Weason. Contract jumpers and boozers save stamps. Show beacon, Ga. Address Douglars & Worthey. 361 4th St. Macon, Ga. INTED! Only Jubilee Singers, soprano, contralto, bass and tenor; will be returned. Address care The Freeman. George, Mgr. Chas. Rue, Butler Webster write. INTED! Player for fifty two weeks or three hundred and sixty-one year. Our requirements are, you must be over 40 of age, male or female, married or single, short or own, yellow or chocolate, good looking or ugly, hard or well, mean or good, doing fine or in hard luck, but we are $12.50 per week; you will draw that on Monday 2 o'clock and at no other time, and you will get it and do. Do not misrepresent. We can use good, at all times. Good performers will find a good salary and regular work. Trap drummer write; are enough performers that hang around saloons and who want to draw their wives' salary in advance to their folks, will give this town a hard name and work to colored people only, and have 50,000 of them here at theaters in the South. I am the only white man on the job. Theatre, 514 Milam St., or the People's Theatre, 211 Milam St. On-Wiswell, (INCORPORATED) Gled Colored attractions the coming season under general direction of S. H. Dudley: S. H. Dudley IN— NOR, THE BARBER," Smart Set" Eastern. 50—People—50 Berton & Wiswell's REAL NEGRO MINSTRELS. America's Foremost Negro Minstrels—40 Smart Set—(Southern) WITH Whitney and Homer Tutt. 30—People—30 WASHINGTON BULLION. Good people. Address H. DUDLEY, Broadway, New York City, or care of honor The Barber," as per route. 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. To rent a first class piano player for fifty two weeks or three hundred and sixty-five days each year, we never close. Our requirements are, you must be over eight and under eighty years of age, male or female, married or single, short or long, fat or thin, black, brown, yellow or chocolate, good looking or ugly, hard or soft, sweet or sour, sick or well, mean or good, doing fine or in hard luck, but you must deliver the goods. Your salary here will be $12.50 per week; you will draw that on Monday of each and every week at 12 o'clock and at no other time, and you will get it. Now write what you can and will do. Do not misrepresent. We can use good useful people, male or female, at all times. Good performers will find a good, permanent home here; good salary and regular work. Trap drummer write; but big-mouth, side-walk, sure enough performers that hang around saloons and low down clubs and dives, who want to draw their wives' salary in advance to give to their cousins and other folks, will give this town a hard name. We work colored people only and work to colored people only, and have 50,000 of them here to write poems two of the finest theaters in the South. I am the only white man on the job Address Frank McKenzie, Palace Theatre, 514 Milam St. or the People's Theatre, 211 Milam St. Houston, Texas. (INCORPORATED) Will offer the following Colored attractions the coming season under the personal direction of S. H. Dudley: S. H. Dudley IN "HIS HONOR, THE BARBER," Supported by "The Smart Set" Eastern. 50—People—50 Barton & Wiswell's ALL STAR REAL NEGRO MINSTRELS. 40—Of America's Foremost Negro Minstrels—40 The Smart Set—(Southern) WITH Salem Tutt Whitney and Homer Tutt. 30—People—30 IN GEORGE WASHINGTON BULLION. A few vacancies yet for good people. 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THE WM FOSTER MUSIC WANTED Two strong clarinet players for the Billy Kersands Minstrels. E. B Dudley, 521 Bridge St. Jacksonville, Fla. Inside and Outside VAUDEVILLE ACTS. Must be First Class Independent Booking Concessions for Sale. Colored population 35,000. Only exclu- sive colored park in the county. Opens March 28th. DIXIE PARK COMPANY, Mobile, Alabama. In the Field of Sport. THE PASSING OF BATTLING NELSON. Rv. Jackson J. Stovall. When the sun sank behind the western horizon in the Golden State of California on George Washington's birthday, a new champion was born: one Nelson, two battle-searches, one hundred or one hundred, and three, relinquished the title of more legendary champion to Ad Wolgast of Caldwell Mich. The body brushed literally into the water, the body brushed besame with blood and practically on the verse of collapse, yet the dominating of the durable Dane was unconquered. A moment after the encounter, Nelson found, referenced Smith seeing that Nelson was hopelessly seated the bout and held Wolgast blood-soaked glove aloft im token victory, while Nelson begged pitifully to be allowed to continue the unequal strongest of all, Nelson's pugilistic career he had and defeated the best men in his class, including Jimmy McGee, Joe Young, Aurelia Heuera, and Joe Ganser. The latter he won the lighthearted title from July 4, 1908. Nelson never showed good form in short bouts, but was conceived by many to be brutal, his overt mannequin route, before his death. The question now arises, can Nelson come back? In answer, say, never. The old adage is, "Wear a suit, proven conclusively in that manner." Thirteen years of wear and tear of hard training, together with the punishment he has faced, has hardened the Dane to retrograde, reinforced has been since John L. Sullivan champion at New Orleans a hard matter to continue as champion that his Among the challengers of the new champion was Joe Gans, the "Old Master." Gans agreed match, and wager $5,000 on the side. Wolgast's manager has drawn the color line. From the first game, things in the pugilist's mind present, Wolgast bids fair to remain champion for several years, when old age lowers the colors of Jack Johnson, pugilist of the last of the colored champions. It is doubtful if a Negro fighter will ever be given the opportunity to battle against championship title winner of pugilism. WILL JACK JOHNSON LAY DOWN? By S. Tutt Whitney. Will Jack Johnson lay down to James J. Jeffries in their coming championship battle July 47 is a question that is being asked by the media, because of a faking, nor has Jack Johnson a reputation for shady work. The question is what the man stands, going on to say, the world as a whole, has a little more than an even break on retaining the championship, in which event he will win a lot of other pizzas attained. He will be the idol of ten millions of colored people and recognized throughout the world as the great There will be no foeman worthy to question his prowess until age or dissipation roles him of his vitality. True, there are enough gamblers unprovoked to offer a chance to join for Johnson to lose the game would be a party to any such transaction, even if they knew Jack had a catch on winning. Should such a deal be construed as a bet, the party, it would kill the game forever. It is true that though Johnson should lose to Jeffries he will still be the best next man in the work. Jeffries would unprovoked to lose the game, saving Johnson again the possessor of the title. The winner of the fight will have the Lion's share of the gate receipts, a percentage from the pictures and a lucrative income from these will undoubtedly be far in excess of any money that a few "sure thing" gamblers will be willing to put up. A safe bet, despite what the Hon. John L. says, that the fight next July will be on Prize fighting, with a legitimate sport, body ranks with the high arts and sciences. It is foolish to expect Jack Johnson to be a Booker T. Washington or a jacket of culture and art. He is not the light, his every act is needed, purposely misconstrued and exaggerated. Jack is a really good fellow, a bully, and his errors of deportment are more the caprices of an overweight school girl than a named sinner that Jack wins. THE FAVORITE WON FROM "THE NAYGUR." A Prizefight Referee Who Saw His Duty and Done It. BY JOHN L. FOOTSLUG. In a sporting resort in a large city in New York a popular tourist hotel was filled with clever color prizegather. The Irishman was a red-hot favorite and his Irish friends bet in a large way that he would whip his hat in Irishman, and when in the first round the Negro reached the Irishman's jaw and the laters head thumped the boards with a contest, the following monologue by the interview as he stood over the fallen favorite counting the seconds, took place. "In an undertone his grasp compelled him, get out of that." Are yez gain" to let this black son of Ham say he knocked yez out?" ("Wirrish, man, can't yez raise yours? What I'm tellin'? Come on, get up!") "Three?" ("For the sake of your fathers that banged on many a field, get up and shake his grimin' at yez." "Four?" ("An, sure, are yez gain" to lie there sapin while this limb of satan take the money? Get up, I say, after I call you." This sort of entreatty continued until, she retrete lingered on the final count, and she fell back on his feet, swung wildly at the unguarded Nga and frowned him over unexpectedly. She turned to the sprout, to the prostrate colorful man, who though dug and very weak, was wildly struggling to regain his feet, and counted: "be ye! You're not my payguy." UNITED STATES LEAGUE. By HARRY DANIELS Andy Lawson plans to have colored baseball wonders on the teams in his new organized United States Baseball League. Does that foreshadowing of this country in the baseball circles of this country? For years now since the tremendous rise of the game, colored players have been foundational by an organized sport promoters. Skillful diamond performers have been forced to independent teams, making money in catering to the youth. Night, were it not for the peculiar shade that their skin, be rolling in the wealth that ties them to their white brethren in the major league teams journeying to Cuba have discovered that the crack colored teams of the island have been too much for Mendoza, a wonderful man with a occasion. Tipped up to Charlie Bancroft, of the team and was about to join the Cincinnati when it was discovered that he was a N.Y. There are several other colored players shown so much class in Cuba in the past. We have considered them the equal of white players of the same position. Lloyd of Foster, the player of the same position, and Lloyd Hill have shown such class. Grant Johnson, the mighty pile-driver of Royal players, so ban MacCllan, the peer of the colored player of the same position, and others worth mentioning as equals of the players. Rube Foster, owner of this team, and Giants no doubt would be the greatest players. or any big league if given a chance. A Chicago paper had a whole page about Foster and compared him as follows: Foster, Rustie, the cunning and skill of Cy Young, the nerve and staying powers of Matthewson and the greatest pitcher ever seen by fair-minded followers of Billy Matthews, once a star shortstop and end at Harvard, has sufficient class to shine both in the field and at the bat on many a major league team. Instead, he has the fast team at Salem during the summer, because he cannot break into organized baseball with a couple of cleavers. If Andy Lawson's new league makes good Billy says it will with any decent break in the league, but promoters of the organized game have to give heed to many of those dark-skinned brethren who can wallop the ball with the ball. The fans are interested in baseball. They applaud plays whenever made, irrespective of those who make them. Is there any reason to suppose that because they will not be applauded for a good play? With colored players making a success of it in the United States League, I look for changes in the opinions of many who have played baseball. I look for baseball. If colored players make good and show equal skill with their white companions, why is it not to be assumed that the day is not far distant when they are holding down jobs in the major leagues? The Cuban Star Baseball Association, of Havana, Cuba, under which name the pick of the best players from the Havana League annually play throughout the United States under the management of Able Lienares, will arrive in New Orleans to play in the league and make their usual tour through the States, scheduled the entire month of June by Chicago, after which they will tour Canada and the Eastern States. The club will play in New York, where who so easily defeated the Cincinnati Nationals, Detroit Americans and the Indianapolis team of the American Association, and will be composed of Mendez, Benito, Garcia, Gonzalez, Mandez, Parpett, Gonzales, Guantes,antes, Santa Cruz, Royer, Magriant, Acosta and Gen, Sagua, who are the fourteen star players of Cuba. Aside from the wonder of the players, men speak English, all of their coaching being done in Spanish. The schedule is now being arranged, and minor league, independent and college, clubs desiring to play in the league, are summarily Nat C Strong, American representative, World Building, New York City. JACK JOHNSON VS. S. H. DUDLEY. Jack Johnson and S. H. Dudley have long been friends. They ran a "thirst shaker" in Chicago to a profitable business. He said, "I saw a group of riches until Dudley acquired a perennial increase in faster than the profits. Not only this, Jack says, but Dudley was forever surrounding himself with a party of men, holding them in the air, and every time they laughed Dudley treated. It wasn't long before Jack sold his half interest in the saloon for a pair of boxing gloves. He would pay his board bill, and started on his Marathon race for the championship. In the meantime Dudley's funny stories placed him in the front rank of colored Christmas week the big champion and the premier comedian were playing theatrical engagements in Chicago in investigating Dudley into his big red devil animal. Dudley had scarcely seated himself when with a toot of the horn and a grumbling road run. He was a comedian in a celestial meteor. To use Dudley's own words, the rides of Paul Revere and Sheridan were tame in comparison to this wild animal. He was a cage. A hundred times they missed a trolley car, a wagon or an excited pedestrian by the narrowest margin, each time less. He was a conditioned Dudley begged, pleaded and prayed to Jack to slow down and use more precaution. When he had time to talk to her he held the chance he was taking. Jack only smiled and drove the car more recklessly. After an unusual burst of speed, a whiz around a corner and a sudden stop that he had to take a heap on the floor of the car, Jack said: "Here's the theater, Dudley." Dudley lost no time in embarking from the sidewalk where he stood trembling for a few moments until he caught his breath. Then he treated Jack to the choicest assortment of "cuss" words he caught in a scarred Jack to get out of the auto, saying: "If Jeffries can't kick you. I can. Soon there was a larger crowd outside than afterwards attended at the theater, Dudley's toilet came out and carried the coedian to his dressing room. With a golden smile, a toot of the horn and a red streak, Jack disappeared around the corner, leaving a cheering crowd behind. HONEY JOHNSON AND THE BEAR; ALSO, COUNEL, THE MONK. This story is about three actors at present playing on the Morris Circuit in and around the American Music Hall, Newark, N. J. last Thursday night was treated to an impromptu act, and the stage hands are taken by the stage hands and Manager DeDermitt. It is possible to use full names and titles as they appear in the story, but it is often town to begin a week's engagement some LOUISVILLE CUBS RECORD FOR 1909. The following are the games won and lost during 1909: THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER place else, but not as a team. They were Honey Johnson, a colored performer, as well as with the Golden Shoes, and "Midnight" a small quiescent black bear. Midnight's turn immediately preceded Honey's and the bear's back, with four companies by Mimi Spellman, who pulled through their paces. Just as offenhe began his skit, "Midnight" rebeled at being back, his cage sooner. He thought he had a chance to spring some new "business" he had thought up himself, for he came up with a stage, a moment warmed up. Now Honey isn't afraid to bear, in a cage, but the bear didn't have his cage with him when it presented itself to stage. A money bear a moment after Honey sighted Honey bear he gealed with amazement and fright. "That's all right, its only Midnight," came in reassuring tones from Miss Spellman from be- "Too late for me. I ought to have been home long ago," painted Honey, thawing out, and he started for the dressing room with the golden shoes. There he locked himself in. Meanwhile the four companions of Midnight, charmed with the success of the maneuvers with the seven men, were stricken with some surprise, then stage fright. One of them tried to climb a painted tree in a spring scene and another dived through the cottage. Miss Spellman was unable to control her charges alone, so the manager hurried down through the audience to the room, and hurried back and closed the door after him. It will never be known why he changed his mind about it so suddenly. The audience enjoyed it all immensely, as did some orders to the stage hands roosting on their perches and closed it again. The audience enjoyed it all immensely, as did some single-handed, finally managed to get the five bears into their cages and Honey, after being assured through his closed and locked door that he was over some kind of trouble, an act. The audience however did not go back on the stage during the remainder of the evening. Last week Honey Johnson was routed on the stage, and the Monk repated the story of the bear. Honey was again chased off the stage. This week Honey and the Monk are at the American Museum of Natural History, where he was marked out a map of the theater exits. BASEBALL AT BIRMINGHAM. The Birmingham (Ala.) Giants will be known hereafter as the "Ace Grays" of Birmingham. Hereafter when you hear that they were innertly the Birmingham Giants. An order has just been placed for a full season of new uniforms. The Ace Grays jumped at a cost of $100,000 and fifty dollars. The Ace Grays won't be at their full strength before June 1, as several of their most valuable men are in school and can not play before June 1. The Ace Grays is something of a college for baseball players. Such men as Donald "Red" Poster, Griffin Hubbard (last season with the Black Bronchos of the San Francisco Giants) and J. A. Taylor (last season with the St. Paul Gophers) and several other well-known players graduated here. Jack Griffin will have charge of the Mr. Wilker's team at Dallas, Texas this season. "Red," Foster, one of the greatest receiving first basemen who ever lived, will very likely be with Kansas City this sea- We noticed some time ago that a team from the East and one from the West (if our memory serves us right) were picked to play against the small amount of money to secure the men there can be gotten together a stronger team than either and below the Ohio river, at that. There are men scattered around the city, but the small team hear, that would, can and do work wonders with a baseball. Steel-Arm John Taylor, who will be with Leland Chicago Giants this season, is going to start to conditioning himself this week. The Acme Grays, formerly the Birmingham Giants, are anxious to hear from all clubs for dates at home or abroad. Adversary St. and Cove Ave, Birmingham, Ala. LELAND GIANTS CLUB IN COURT Stockholder Ask Receiver for Colored Organizations that May Be Made Insolvent Be Made Insolvent A bill asking that a receiver be appointed for the Leland Giants Baseball and Amusement Association was filed in the Circuit Court March 17, 1908 by five stockholders, including the company pay $10,000 to Bausegard F. Moseley, secretary and treasurer, who claims this amount is due him for services rendered, it will be made insolvent. On January 15, 1907, the association was reorganized with a capital stock of $100,000 and that subsequently the board of directors made a report to the secretary of State that 5,707 shares of the capital stock had been donated, a statement the bill recites, was false. It is also stated that after the association had been organized Moseley and John Denken, director of the department, returned and had almost exclusive management of the baseball exhibition which the bill states up to September 30, 1908 received $14,091.15. It is also stated that all of directors are "creatures" of Moseley and are entirely under his control. It is claimed that the board of directors have permitted Moseley to charge 9 per cent. of the gross receipts as salary, which the bill reserves is exorbitant and unreasonable. The petitioners ask that the board of directors be restrained from paying the $10,000 to Moseley and that a receiver be appointed and the association dissolved. READY FOR ALL COMERS The Pahucan baseball club announces that it is ready for all comers, and will accept any challenges. The members of the club are: Loule Thomas, ss. Larry Rodgers, 3b. George Head, 2b. Frank Boyt, b. Pearl Head, lf. George Walker, p. George Boyd, cf. Pearl Grogan, ff. James Arrington, c. Walter Washington, p. Herman Hale, p. Cherries, Hale, mgr. Address Charles H. Hale, mgr., 1311 W. Madison St., Paducah, Ky. READY FOR BUSINESS. 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Tailored silk waists, new styles, plain tailored or novel effects; of taffeta, messaline and foulard; in plain colors, checks, stripes dots and figures; the shades in harmony with the prevailing suit colors. The shepherd checks are prominent and promise to be immensely popular. An early selection of these is advisable. Prices $5, $.75 and upward. Soft-finished batiste waists, dainty trimmed in lace insertions, medallions and embroideries. Long sleeves and high neck, four different styles, at $2.19. Third floor, centre. GET THE HABIT. Read The Freeman—Religious, Political, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday, Mrs. Lizzie Venable has recovered from a recent illness. Robert Jackson, poet and artist, of Chicago, Ill., is in the city. John Stewart, headwater at the Claypool Hotel, continues ill. The Summer League Club has moved into new quarters in West Michigan street. May I have the pleasure of your company to the Easter Monday promenade, March 28? You must not miss the event of the season at Tomlinson Hall, Easter Monday event, March 28. The Daffodil Embroidery Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. McDonald, in Arsenal avenue. Dreamy music, pretty girls, dignified matrons and gallant gentlemen at Tomlinson Hall, Easter Monday night. Rufus Wilson, of Cincinnati, is in the city for an indefinite stay with his parents. The affair? Eastern Promenade. When? Monday night, March 28. Where? Tomlinson Hall. Are we going? Yes. Revival services in progress at Simpson Chapel. Rev. C. Efl Alexander, of Barnes Chapel, is assisting in the meeting. Mrs. Mary A. Hawkins, of this city, and Mr. Harry Banks Ross, of Bluefield, W. Va., were married in that city February 15. Misses Emma and Cora Carter were hostesses to a party of friends at tea, Sunday evening, in honor of Miss Roberta Murdock. Call Dr. James R. Norpell, 932 Indiana Avenue, office hours, 9 to 1 a.m. to 2 to 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Phones, New 5865K, Old Main 6971. Mr. George G knox is recovering from a several days' illness. Mrs. Knox, who has been ill for the past several months, is improving slowly. Miss Maude Turner and Mrs. Marie Burke Turner and Walker's Chocolate Drops, were the guests of Mrs. Kathryn Harper this week. There will be an Easter promenade at Tomlinson Hall, Easter Monday night, for the benefit of St. Phillip's Episcopal Church. Admission, 35 cents. Harry Jones entertained at breakfast, Sunday morning, in honor of Miss Roberta Murdock, who left Tuesday for California for permanent residence. Richard Jackson, formerly of this city, was here this week, en route from New Albany, Ind., where he visited his father, Roberta Murdock, residence at Chicago. Mr. Jackson was the guest of the Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McAfee. Prof. Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of the Washington, D. C., public schools, attended the superintendent's meeting on Thursday. Prof. Bruce addressed the colored teachers of the city Thursday evening of last week. The joint committee of the Knights of Pythias and Calanthe Courts of the city meet at Manahawkin afternoon, on Monday-Late Friday, to make arrangements for the annual sermon, which takes place Sunday, March 28. Conference Rally Day at Simpson Chapel, Sunday, Dr. B. J. Prince, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, will preach the sermon. Manahawkin Prof. Austin, will sing. A cordial invitation is extended to all, and all will be made welcome. Every member of Simpson is earnestly requested to be at his post. Call Dr. James R. Norrell, 1222 North Senate avenue office hours 4 to 8 a.m. 11 to 12 noon to 8 a.m. Phone: 29262K, Old Main 6943. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Judge James A. Collins, of the City Police Court, is to be the speaker at the Monster Meeting which is conducted by the Colored Young Men's Christian Association. This meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday and Fayette streets, at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Judge Collins is a man who has faith in men, and should be heard by all men. Billy Knox, Tailor 60—On the Circle—60 Suits to Order $18.00, $20.00 $22.00 Order now—Get First Choice Easter only four weeks away. Everything New Lowest Prices in the City KNOX The Tailor, 60—On the Circle—60 This meeting is for men only. The requests have been so numerous for the purpose of the meeting, the board of directors have consented to change, and this Sunday the meeting will be held at Mount Zion; Sunday, March 20. The meeting will be held at Easter offering at Second Bantist. Strong speakers have been secured for all of these meetings—Judge Collins at Mount Zion, Y. M. C. A., at Bethel, and Bishop Geo. W. Blackwell at Second Baptist. Judge Collins subject will be "A New Work for the Church" program by the orchestra and glee club. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. Henry J. Callis, Pastor. The Easter exercises to be given by the Sunday school bid fair to be the best we have ever had, the superintendent Pat T. Henderson, the preschooler sparing no pain to present a very enjoyable program. The Easter music to be rendered by the choir, the entire school, the service is of a high order. Our choir under Chorister J. Francis Johnson, and Miss Edith Finley, organist, are doing some hard work for a perfect rendition. Our Sunday evening, to be given by the old Southland Sextette, of Detroit, Mich. will be the best opportunity to hear superb jubilee singing this season. The pastor's subject for Sunday, 10:45 a.m. will be "Blessings from the Trials of a Christian Life"; 7:30 p.m. "Temporal Rewards for Christian Service." Sunday school at 12:45. The committee committees are busily engaged preparing for the carnival, which opens April 4. COUNTY CLERK CANDIDATE. Mr. Asher W. Gray, well and favorably known in the city and county, a member of the Republican Party, is a lawyer. Gray, jewelers, this city, is a candidate for county clerk, subject to the Republican nomination, for reputation as a business man, and has had for the past twenty-three years, and is known to be on the "level" in all his dealings. Mr. Gray will be supplied by his many friends. WANTED-A WIFE. I am a, man of about 55 years of age, a railroad man, with a really good position. I have three small children, from about three years old, and I respond with a woman of about forty or forty-five years, and without children; want her to take care of my children and be a companion to me and me. A PRIEST, 1312 Davis Ave. Laredo, Tex. In the Heart of the Business District. Don't fall to look in on the splendidly located, well appointed Walters' Club and cafe; nothing like it in the city. The beautiful building is a special attention given to after-theater parties, banquets and Sunday dinners, service the very best at reasonable prices. Eugene Armstrong, president; Joseph Holloway, vice president. New phone 3992; Old phone, 7579. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Oniy at Blodau's Drug Store. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists, 359% Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. The Electric Comb. Best on the market. Straightens the kinkiest hair in two minutes. Retail price, $1.25. Agents wanted. Electric Comb Manufacturing Company, 1706 East Tenth, Kansas City, Mo. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by phone will be selected as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178; Old, Main 4032. Any one wanting a reliable hair pomade should try Ford's. Its use so softens kinky or curly hair that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the pomade remains in contact with it for further information see advertisement. "Ford's Hair Pomade," in this paper. Unincumbered widower, well educated, with good trade, forty years of age, 5 feet 8 inches high, perfectly healthy and坦坦面容, would like to correspond with some woman of wealth, between the ages of twenty and thirty-five, with matrimonial intention, to be accompanied, all communications must be accompanied by photos. Address this office. THE BALLET Special to THE FREEMAN Spruce. The services of the A. M. E. Zion Church, last Sunday, were largely attended all day. The Rev. G. B. Shaw, presiding elder of the district, delivered an able sermon, and he gave a fore he had gotten to the point where he could name the witnesses on earth at this present time, the Spirit had brooded over the church, and praising God, so much so that he was compelled to discontinue until some future day. The afternoon service was held on the same day, and was the crowning point of the whole day. The congregation was enveloped in song. Both the regular church choir and revival choir rendered a quaint song of praise, and with so much joy, a Look on Calvary's Cross" sang by Rev. J. B. Colbert, was captivating and uplifting, and sent a wave of camaraderie over the church, and St. Stephen's choirs have assisted Rev. W. H. Robinson in singing God's praise in the recent revival held at Walt Disney's California Adventure. Revival services closed Thursday night, with many souls converted, reclaimed and revived. Rev. Robinson and his daughter Rev. Robinson also conducted revival at Quinn Chapel following the service. ...The midwinter picnic given by the Standard Literary of Bethesda Baptist Church, Monday evening, March 7, was largely attended, as had been anticipated, those who attend spent eleven-eightful hours, while the summer be here, and the picnics will be accom- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. panied with sunshine and flowers... Miss Irene Hawkins, who was taken suddenly ill last week, has convalesced and is able to go to Q. Brown is expected to visit the city soon. The Wilberforcean Circle should arouse to welcome her... The club women of Chicago are mire than usually active in the wake of the National Federation of Women's Clubs. Dr. Katherine Crawford, of Ann Arbor, Mich., who recently passed through Chicago, writes that she is greatly pleased with the far West..., Mrs. Phoebe Heron and her little son, who have been in Chicago for the past year. Ill., for the coming season..., Mrs. O. Hudson, who recently lost her home in Blue Island, Ill., by fire, has finally succeeded in moving the arrangements to move out, temporarily, this week... Arrangements are being made to hold the memorial services for Mrs. Ella Scott, whose spirit is now in the land of the blessed, at the Masonville Hall Thirty-fifth annual Christmas gala. Whyte, one of St. Louis' popular teachers, is taking a much needed rest from the school room, but is actively pushing the interest of Mound Bayou, Miss., Hill and bank stock at her Chicago office. DALLAS, TEX. Special to The Freeman. The drill at Gallilee Baptist Church, Tuesday night, was a most interesting nature. It was a courtroom there to witness it. The judge gave the men the men decision over the ladies, and a bowl of disapproval went up by many who were for justice and right. A neat display of the courtroom was YOUNGSTOWN, O. Special to THE FREEMAN: Willis Collins and Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Charles Jackson, Miss Mamie Hearth, Augustus Marshal, Frank Conway, Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Richards are doing nicely. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. Special to THE FREEMAN Peter Ogden's Day celebration of all the branches of the Order of the G. U. O. of Odd Fellows was held in Odd Fellows' Hall, 100 West 42nd Street, M. V. P. Benj. Ray, of PACific Lodge, chairman. Members of all the households were among the speakers. P. N. F. J. W. of the orchestra, the musician, the speaker of the evening. Music for the occasion was rendered by Prof. Wm. Thomas's orchestra...Miss Mary B. Harkins, our fashionable dressmaker, has been a regular guest. ...Contractor Brown has finished the city's contract with credit. He was the lowest bidder for repainting all the street walls in New York, is sojourning in the city by the sea for a brief stay as the guest of Rev. Gregory, pastor of our largest church....The trek-taking to a million-dollar statue of the Massachusetts town of Riverview again. Property on Atlantic avenue opposite the selected site was sold last week for $125,000 cash....Atlantic City is now the gateway to the beach rush, and with the shoreward rush this Saturday accommodation at the favorite beach-front hotels will be taken....The beachfront property is now acquired 'or public park purposes the large beach front of the Windsor and Bowker property. This ground when implemmented will be a larger boardwalk, two grand public pavilions and a recreation park. Bring your business to the eyes of the public by calling or sending your ads to the local office of the New York Chamber, A. E. Edwards Publishing Company, 1908 Arctic Avenue, phone 198n 8 Coast ST. LOUIS, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN The funeral services over the remains of the late Dr. O. T. Fields were held last Friday, at 1 p. m., in the Union Memorial Chapel. The funeral services were conducted by the pastor Rev. Abbott, and Rev. M. W. Dogan, president of Wiley University. The great auditorium churches with the many friends of the dead physician or oral papers were read upon the Doctor's life as a citizen and physician. The floral tributes by his many admirers completely filled the chapel. Sherron, one of our brilliant young lawyers, is meeting with much success in the real estate business... The efforts of Madame Azala alla are in encouraging her to meet with the young business... The young folks of Quiln Chapel Christian Endeavor are preparing to give a drama on March 25... Prof. E. N. Newman Christian Endeavor is preparing business college at the True Reformers Hall. PENSACOLA. FLA Special to THE FREEMAN. The friends of Mrs. P. F. Mills are pleased that she is able to mingle with them again. Mrs. Mrs. Douglas, who lives in New York, is able to THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-340 EAST WASHINGTON ST. 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On Friday, the second Lord's day in March, the Women's Home, Wesleyan, invites students to coexist in their third quarter's meeting, with St. John the Baptist Church, Warrington, Rev. E. L. Simpson. The funeral of Mrs. May, sister of Mrs. Eugene Ware and Mr. Richard Stalworth, took place last Sunday. SHEEFIELD, ALA. The birthday party of Miss Lula Yarbrough. Saturday evening, was quite an enjoyable affair... O. L. Sherrod, of Birchwood, his brother, Earnest Sherrod, of his brother, Earnest Sherrod, of Mrs. W. J. Worthy, of Mobile, Ala., who was the guest of Mrs. J. M. Tisdale, left for her brother, Earnest Sherrod, of Pogue, of Noblesville, Ind, are the guests of Mrs. Icy Strong... J. W. Thompson was carried from Nashville, where he has been for several days, his insurance business... Mrs. J. W. Jennings, G. D. of the Rising Sons and G. D. of the Poisoners, the city in her work to up a new lodge and wishes to call the attention of the patrons, that may expect her at an early concert Monday night, the 14th, at the C. M. E. Church. CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. A Negro business and professional directory has just been compiled by J. Bliss White of 213 East Ninth street....A woman who is a representative to the Green Orphanage, which is located at No. 10 Congress street. Mrs. Green, who was the founder of this institution, has at present in her care and care of children from the most tiny infant upwards. For four years she has been laboring among our people, caring for the unfortunate and making a home for the friendless. Many will remember her as the director of the Shire School, the most successful tours of the Middle West. She most respectfully solicits aid from any who may choose to contribute to this worthy cause....Chattanooga now can be a city with many colored enterprises of the city. The Pioneer Realty Company, an incorporated concern, has recently been organized. The company expects to invest in real estate on a large scale. Some of the stanching business professional men are interested in the company. PERU. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. The social given at the A. M. E. Church for the benefit of the choir was a success. Palmer, of Chicago, are visiting relatives. Miss Alice Moss, Miss Nellie Jackson and Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor are improving after attending a dance pulling Wednesday evening the parsonage... The Sunday school is progressing nicely... Alex. Taylor is organist Bethel Church; Miss Dora Green, soloist. PARIS, KY. Mrs. Minnie Stell, of Georgetown, is the guest of Rev. Mrs. Quaies....Mrs. Lillia Clay, of Lexington, is a guest of Mrs. J. C. Groves....Mrs. Sallie Picket, of Cynthiana, on route to Frankfort, close off with Mrs. J. C. 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