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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 AND ETHIOPIA SHALL STRETCH FORTH HER HAND A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 13 DR. BOOKER WASHINGTON EN ROUTE SOUTH Dr. James E. Shepard in the City on Business—Date of the Dedication of the Carnegie Library Changed. (CHROMSON'S NATIONAL NEWS BUREAU.) Washington, D. C., March 23. Baker Institute, passed through the city Sunday night on route from New York to the South. He had just finished a series of engagements in the State of New York, concluding that day at Bethel A.M.E. Church in New York City, speaking in the interest of the Young Women's Christian Association. Principal Washington, D.C., concluding the Dumbar Literary Club, of Fisk University, March 30, and also to speak on March 31 in connection with the inauguration of the new president of the It was learned from another source that Principal Washington has received from President Taft a letter in which he contributed toward the endowment fund of Tuskegee Institute within a short while. The fact that a strenuous effort was made to fund the school to $3,000,000 is arousing widespread interest among the influential friends of the institute, and it is felt that the amount now available for the present school year. It goes without saying that Dr. Washington cannot go on forever at the high-tension pace that has characterized the school and it has occurred to those who believe the best interests of the institution would be conserved by allowing him to give more of his time and energy to the school and the propagation of the principles for which it stands, without the strain money-getting. The money-getting has been placed before the public, with endorsements which give it a weight that is bound to bring immediate results: "$3,000,000 ENDOWMENT FOR TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Dr. James E. Shepard, the brilliant young educator, who was in the city last week, announced that the plans for the main Training School and Chautauqua, to be located at Durham, N. C. have been approved and accepted. These plans are the work of Dr. James E. Shepard, the rising young architect of the West, who has resumed his training in some of the best schools in that section, and the building is to be completed of the kind owned by the School in the Southland. Plans for the new house have been drawn by Mr. W. Sidney Bittwein, D. C., and the board has accepted Mr. Pittman has also been awarded an contract for remodeling the White Rock School, and the improvements to cost $15,000. Mr. Pittman is a Tuskegee graduate and will be member as the architect of the famed Agro Building at the Jamestown Exposition. Dr. Shepard has accepted an invitation to tour the commencement address at the graduation exercises of the training department of the School in July 17, and will also speak at the First Church, Manchester, N. H., on April 10, while on his New England circuit. The training will be chautauqua, for which an immense array of talent has been engaged, is to open July 5. Word comes from Mr. James A. Ross, editor and manager of the James A. Ross Guide, Buffalo, New York, that a stock Company has been formed by Buffalo and Dana Company has been formed by Buffalo and that the corporation has purchased the Beaver House at Sand-wich, Ontario, on the St. Lawrence River. PUBLIC LIBRARY ty minutes' ride from Detroit. It will be operated as a summer hotel for colored tourists. The hotel, which is now to be known as "The Country Inn Hotel," is modern and up-to-date in every particular way. It covers six acres, and on the grounds will be provision for all kinds of outdoor sports, such as lawn tennis, golf, croquet, etc., and there will be excellent fishing close by at Sulphur Springs. The season opens June 1, and the proprietors give notice that they would like to have the rates of advertisements from colored papers. Information can be secured by addressing the Country Inn Hotel Company, 392 Antoine Street, Detroit, Mich. Rev. L. G. Jordan's call for a "Week of Prayer" has met with a gratifying response from thousands of churches throughout the country, and it is expected that from them will come handsome donations for the redemption of the Dark Continent, a cause to which this energetic and God-fearing man is devoting his life. The week closes Easter Sunday, with the word of the Lord, and the following Jordan's headquarters are at 726 West Walnut Street, Louisville, Ky., and he will be glad to hear from everybody who wishes to do something for Africa, in the name of the Lord. In response to the request of the Liberian government, made through the American Legation at Monrovia, the United States cruiser, Birmingham, Capt. Paul Barclay, and the Liberian naval force, forthwith to the Liberian capital, President Barclay represented to the State Department that his government is powerless to hold in check the tribes of Greboes, a group of indigenous peoples in the Cabally River, adjoining French territory to the southeast of Liberia. They are besieging the town of Harper, Cape Kalmas, where there are considerable American mission intelligence objects of the insurrection seems to be to force the Liberian government to purchase peace. The Liberians requested the United States to grant them a coast, so as to add prestige to their efforts to regain and assert their authority over the disaffected natives. Under the treaty of 1862 Liberia confers upon the United States the right to intervene on their request in such affairs. The report of conditions in Liberia and recommendations for their improvement, which has been prepared by the United States mission commissioned by the Liberia about a year ago, will probably be sent to Congress within the next few days. This commission was made up of Roland F. Faulkner, Emmett J. Scott and Dr. Robert B. McCormick, very thorough and informing. The result will doubtless be of great benefit to the Liberian people. The date of the dedication of the Carnegie Library of Howard University has been necessarily changed to April 25. In Carnegie, who will certainly be present at that time, President Taft has kindly consented to change the date, and will deliver the principal address, Mr. Herbert C. Carnegie, the president of Howard University, speak, and it is expected that Ambassador James Bryce will be able to be present. On the evening of the dedication, Dr. Carnegie in the chuseus and pasted the national recollection and passed the Central Church in the Auditorium, Chicago, will give his lecture on "The Lyrical Interpretation of Life," under the auspices of university, Dr. Gunsaulear, who bring his his his his to the students, who will interpret and enforce the lecture by the rendition of ten selections illustrative of the relation between music and life. President Thirkield, and generously makes this contribution in the interest of Howard University, the work and ideals of which he ardently admires, to open to the students and is a model of beauty and utility. Those who have inspected it testify that in no library building in the country have there been secured better results for the amount of money expended than are found here. "No man ever felt the halter draw With good opinion of the law." The teacher of the class of 1911, Howard University Law Department, was held Wednesday night at Ellis Cafe, 729 Fourth street, N. W. Toastmaster C. R. Richardson put everybody in a good humor with his jolly address in an encouraging speakers were in their happiest spirit. As each speak rose to respond to his toast, he was greeted with a class yell or a verse from some of the university's works. W. Bowles, "Our Ama Mater"; B. G. Clanton, "Law, 1911"; Wade H. Carter, "Reminiscences"; A. W. McEwen, "Our Thompson, Our Duty as Lawyers"; Jas C. Waters, Jr. "Standards and Ideals"; Benjamin C. Jackson, "Our Wives and Class Spirit"; William H. Whiting, "Our Colors" and Charles Summer Williams, "Our Future". The "Lawyer's Prayer" by Daniel R. Tomlinson contributed two well-rendered solos—West Indian folk songs. The menu was rich, rare and toothsome. The officers and members of the class were president; Wade H. Carter, vice-president; Van G. De Suze, secretary; Miss Jennette Carter, treasurer; Samuel D. McEwen, class president; Ulysses J. Banks, probet; Charles S. Williams, orator; D. W. Bowles, Benjamin G. Clanton, Clarence M. DeVille, Artee Davis, Jenkins, Artee McDowell, Santana y Navado, W. S. Poeter, A. W. McEwen, Bryant Simpson, Aaron Smith, W. R. Tomlinson, A. B. Thompson, J. C. Winters, W. J. Green, E. L. Plim, W. H. Robinson and W. H. Whiting. The banquet marking the opening of the season of the debating club of the National College Hall was a gittering success. The function was designed by Mr. Charles C. Curtis, and executed under the paints of the artistic director of the league, of which body Mrs. I. C. Moore is president. By request, Mr. R. W. Thompson presided at the platform session of the evening, and addressed the address of the presiding officer, speeches by Architect J. A. Lankford, president of the Washington Commercial Council, of the L.A. formation of the Mississippi League; S. E. Lacy and Miss Mary Curtis. Messrs. Kanawah Smith and W. A. Jones furnished attentions to the musical selections, Mrs. Smith read an poem pre- THE FIRST EASTER PREPARATION. THOU WILL NOT LEAVE MY SOUL IN HELL, NOR SUFFER THY HOLY ONE TO SEE CORRUPTION. ON THE THIRD DAY I SHALL RISE AGAIN, AND COME UNTO YOU. FATHER, NOT MY WILL, BUT THINE BE DONE. THOU WILL NOT LEAVE MY SOUL IN HELL, NOR SUFFER THY HOLY ONE TO SEE CORRUPTION. FATHER, NOT MY W THINE BE pared for the occasion by E. C. Moore, Mrs. M. C. Curtis, chairman of the committee on arrangements, and Organizer Curtis being introduced, made appropriate remarks. D. E. E. Underwood of Frankfort, Ky. who paid Washington a visit recently, is an assistant professor with other social work and also putting in some hard blows for legislation looking to the betterment of the Kentucky State Normal School and also putting in some measures of racial import. Dr. Underwood's friends are still aggressively pushing his claims for adequate Federal recognition. Your correspondent gratefully acknowledges the receipt of an invitation from trustees of the Normal School, Nashville. Ten members of the executive with the inauguration of the new president of the institution, Dr. George Augustus Gates. The date of the exerci- tions will be M. I. 1984. The president will be the oldest and best-loved seats of learning in the country, and on this occasion there will be a large turnout of the representative people of the country, of both races. The Howard Park Citizens' Association, which is struggling for civic improvements — being the largest of the national organizations — proved sanitary conditions, additional cross streets, a public park, etc.—held an inbound meeting Monday, leaving the Howard Park, in Samuel W. Smith, of Michigan, chairman of the House Committee on the District of Columbia, who is described as a busy city attorney, and at the Church of the Redeemer, and Mr. Robert A. Pelham, chairman of the legislation and mail facilities committee, who are the big crowds that have been coming out to assist in this highly essential work. Dr. M. C, B. Mason, secretary of the Freedmen's Aid Society of the M. E. Church, delivered a magnificent address last Tuesday evening at Metropolitan A. W. Church, the first meeting of Bethel Literary and Historical Association. An audience rivaling those on Howard and Wilberforce nights greeted him. Dr. Mason's theme was "The Second Amendment." He freed the Negro race from false social standards, false moral standards, from political slavery, from the tyranny of creeds, from internal distrust and captions civilization and from the cowardice of the white man, and from the hood and womanhood. He stood up for the single standard of morality for man and woman, and insisted that our women recorded the same profound respect that the men of their society heihed. He claimed the inherent right of the race to the ballot, to untrammeled citizenship, and held that we should be free from the necessary qualifications for good service. He believed that the best interests of a country are most secure guarded when all the citizens participate in the affairs of the country. Cornel W. C. Gregory presided and Mrs. Carrie W. Clifford acted as secretary. The March meeting of the Mu-So-Lift Club was one of the best of the series. It was "Dunbar night," and the analysis of the character and work of the race's greatest poet and first marked by careful preparation, accuracy of statement and a fine conception of the strength and beauty of his variegated images in poetry and prose. Prof Kelly Miller presented a number of "Reminiscences" of Paul Laurence Dunbar, cleaned from an association for a long period in some roof and prose. Prof Williams, in a scholarly paper, estimated "Dunbar's Place in Literature." Dr. C. Summer Wormley, with Prof. Walt R. Jeter as accompanist, rendered "Songs from Dunbar" in dramatic style Dunbar's "Lt Gail" and "An African Love Song." Brief speeches were made by the guests of the club. A. Lankford, Governor P. B. S. Pinchback and Prof. John Wesley Cromwell, Dr. A. M. Curtis made his first appearance as president and handled the gavel with the executive committee, presented some recommendations looking to the revision of the constitution. Dr. Curtis' announcement that in future the club would meet on time is the subject of much favorable comment. A glee club has been organized in con- *** *** ON THE THIRD DAY I SHALL RISE AGRIN, AND COME UNTO YOU! VILL, BUT- DONE. The capital is enjoying some fine music just now. Last Sunday at vesper service the University the town rendered DuBois "The Last Woman Christ"; in the evening the choir of the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church rendered it on Good Friday night the choir of St. Mary's College, the third presentation of the same classic cantata. On Wednesday night H. H. Freeman organist at St. John's P. E. Church, the organ of the representative families of the city. It. On St. Mary's P. E. Chapel, the Little Pilgrims and Book Beloved," with Miss Mary Powell Burrill in the leading role, supported by the comedian of the representative families of the city. It. A disastrous fire occurred last Tuesday at the apartm in house, corner Third and streets, N.W. Two families, those of Mr. Bryon, escaped here the firemen reached her her safety was assured at the end of the search. A disastrous fire occurred last Tuesday at the apartm in house, corner Third and streets, N.W. Two families, those of Mr. Bryon, escaped here the firemen reached her her safety was assured at the end of the search. The upper classman of Howard University will hold reception at Odd Fellows' Hall, April 6. The Hon. "Phil" Waters—genial Phil from Charleston University—held the sun"—was in town, Sunday, circulating among old friends, under the chancellorage Attorney James Cubert Campbell, Mr. Washburn visited his visit had an political significance. Rumors are afloat that there may be an early consolidation of the Washington Commercial Council and the local branch of the Negro Business League, a which the former is an off-shoot. Such a union would be gratifying to the friends of solidarity, but the promoters of the new organization say that consolidation cannot be thought of as long as the objections exist that brought about the split. President W. Sidney Pittman is highly thought of by the members of the Council, but there is a strenuous "kick" against cer- *** tain sinister influences that are said to be dominating Mr. Pittman in his league. Hence, the rumor of a union seems far afield at present. Messrs. Porter and Davis, experienced theatrical men, have taken charge of the Hiawatha Theater, corner Eleventh Street, and the R. Child Theater. The house has been thoroughly redecorated, and large and beautiful panel oil paintings adorn the south wall. The stage has been reftitted and furnished with dressing rooms for the performers and everything is now spick and span for the ugly pathways that is seldom seen. This theater has been unusually heavy, and the Dixie Trio, Messrs. Porter, Jennings and Hill, have proven very attractive top-liners. Mrs. Charles Williams continues with the new firm as cashier. The Hiawatha Theater is playing to "fourths" of the lot, a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles is thinking seriously of enlarging the house by carrying the rear wall to the end of the lot, a distance of perhaps twenty-five miles is thinking seriously of enlarging the purchase outright of the new and beautiful Howard Theater, on U street, built by a white man, who is afraid to open on the street. Spencer continues to be the bright and particular star at the Hiawatha, and his popularity knows no waning. It may be that the theater has acquired the Spencer Davis, the dramatic queen, will put on a sketch next month. Miss Davis is now in Richmond filling a series of engagements, and is meeting with marked success. The Afro-American Amusement Company, headed by Ralph R. Hawkins and thearker Bell, have acquired the Tarp Theater on U street, making a "go" of it. The same company operated the pioneer Dunbar Theater on U street, which maintains a grip on the vocalization of the vocalization of Mr. Rufus Byars and the comicalities of Mr. John Bland. There is still quite a brisk demand for the January number of the Bulletin of the Bureau of American Republics, which contains a highly-interesting article. Dr. R. W. Thompson, a senior fellow at Haiti, entitled "A Trip to Paulo Affonso in Brazil." The story throws a clear light upon a beautiful and historic portion of the Brazilian republic concerned with the disappearance of the known. The article, besides being ten in a trenchant style, is fully illustrated by scenes taken on the spot by Dr. Furmas, who is an expert photographer. The production is regarded by the State Department as one of the most valuable contributions yet made to the literature dealing with South American development. The announcement is made that the Bulletin has made arrangements with the writer, written to cover experiences in Brazil and Haiti, R. W. THOMPSON. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Special to THE FREEMAN: SPECTOR TO THE FLEEMAN Jones, of Cleveland, were in the city Sunday....Miss Loustica Watt, of Duluth, Minn., was married Tuesday. Miss Watt visited the city last summer and was the guest of the day. She was the first woman to visit best wishes of a host of Youngstown friends....Mose Sutton, J. H. Stewart, Mrs. G. W. Fagan, Joseph Thompson, and Mrs. W. G. G. Thompson, Simpson and Mrs. Joseph Finney are on the slick list....Mrs. George Pierce, of Katskill, N. Y. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Swinton, stop 25. Sharon and Mrs. G. G. Thompson are in the city. "Kid," is in Chicago visiting relatives and friends....The members of the Oak Hill Avenue A. M. E. Church Sewing Circle met at Mrs. Angie Rodes' Thursday aft-of-the-day meeting at theul-of-the-day meeting of the committee on the bazar to be held in the church Monday evening. March 28, was heard, and from the sale of tickets reported it will be a large affair. The meeting was held at the evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Dudley and Miss Laura Anderson, of the Smart Set Company. It was largely at-the-day meeting. The meeting was, therefore, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Berry while in the city. The company is in Cleveland this week....Rev. J. Gardner Ross visited R. B. Bally in Cleveland this week....The meeting was held at the city on account of the illness of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Will Collins, who remains about the same....The Mahoning Avenue Baptist Church was held on the same day. Ray and the great church at the church....Rev. Upthegrove, of Salem, is assisting the revival services at the Oak Avenue Church, and the services are well-known. The meeting was held in the hospital for the past week, was moved to the residence of Will Wright—Mrs. Monroe Myers attended the fun-of-the-day meeting. Emma Ruth, in the house, was present in a dis-ser.M. at the J. W. Joseph Loving, of New Castle, Pa., visited his sister, Mrs. Mary Washington, of Hine street....Mrs. John L. L. of the same day. The meeting was. Elizabeth, Pa....Al the churches will have Easter exercises Sunday, March 27. BALTIMORE, MD. Distranchisement is again agitating the minds of the Democratic politicians of Maryland, two bills to that effect having been passed by the state legislature. Some of the Democrats are suggesting that registration be refused the colored voters, but this extreme will harden the voting process. A field agent of the Board of Home Missionors and Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church, will begin a ten-week internation in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas the first of Dr. Thomas is regarded as one of the most important country and is having great success as a church official . . . Rev. J. Milton Waldon, C., is delivering a series of lectures at Clayton Williams University this week. PERU, IND Henry Moses is visiting friends at Indianapolis...Mr. Burnett, of English Lake, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Frank Burrell, of Indianapolis, guest of Mrs. Julia Turner., The Willing Workers gave a St. Patrick social Wednesday evening of last week, which was a grand success...Rev. Cassy Jack-Laurie preparing for a fair at the A. M. E. Church. REGISTER OF THE UNITED STATES TREASURY A Story of Endeaver and Successful Struggle—Proof That Unselfish Devotion to Race Has Its Reward. By R. W. Thompson. The man of any race whose signature is necessary to give value to the legal government and security of the greatest government and is bound to occupy a large space in the public eye, when, however, the man who attains that dignity is found to be a member of a race that has little power by years ago was held in chattel slavery by the nation which now honors him with such a trust, his career may be set down as one of the mervels peculiar to the world's most remarkable century. William Vernon, Register of the United States Treasury, is the central figure of a story that reads like fiction. Of imposing stature and personal power, he would attract attention by crowd. Mr. Vernon was born in Lebanon, Mo. His parents, Adam and Margaret Vernon, desired to give their children an education. University of Jefferson, the family, entered the public school in his native town, and remained there until fifteen years of age, when he entered University of Jefferson, the school for Negroes in Jefferson, City of Jefferson therefrom in 1850 as victorianist of his class and class orator, having worked his way through college. He taught school in the city, and was then called to the principalship of a public school in his home town of Lebanon. After four years of service there he resigned to take charge of the university, the city school Kan, a part of the educational system of the A. M. E. Church. This institution then had but one small building and a half a dozen students, and he was the first to graduate there from 1896 to 1906, during which time he had secured appropriations from the State of Kansas, which have grown to a large augment a quarter of a million dollars, in addition to other donations and collections. The institution now has 130 students, worth over thirty thousand dollars, and a faculty of twenty teachers and nearly 400 students. There is now in course of erection upon the campus a commodious girls' dormitory, worth over thirty thousand dollars, and one hundred and fifty young girls, and will be a steam-heated, electric-lighted and thoroughly modern structure. The institution has its own heating and light- Mr. Vernon became active in religious and educational work among his people, and educated him to profess in the fairs of Kansas. He rendered valuable assistance to his party in several exciting State and national campaigns, and, because of his, in addition to his personal interests, he was a representative experiences, he was appointed Register of the Treasury by President Roosevelt in 1906. This responsible position was held by the Negroes, former Senator B. K. Bruce and Captain J. W. Lyons. So well pleased were the trustees of Western University at the University of Chicago, pointed Register of the Treasury he was re-elected president of that institution, and granted leave of absence while serving the United States government at Washington. Mr. Vernon is a life trustee of Wilberforce University. Lincoln University conferred upon him his bachelor degree and the master degree. The university has honored him with the degrees doctor of divinity and doctor of laws. He is affiliated with leading race organizations, and is a thirty-third degree M.A. Though occupying the position of Register of the Treasury, and with a busy career as a publicist, Mr. Vernon has been a leader in the school work ranking among the leaders. He has been a delegate to the last three general conferences of his church, working for the best interest of that great As a pulpiteeer, platform lecturer, commencement orator and writer for magazines and papers, he is in much demand among the public. His eloquent tributes have been paid to his ability as an orator, scholar and practical adviser of his people by the principal dailies of the communities in which he spoke from the to the time. His brilliant and classic diction, his personal magnetism, his sincerity of tone, and powerful pleas for correct living and the altruistic practice of any profession under which he served, have unstinted praise by the white and colored press all over the country. Mr. Vernon is ever ready to help deserving men and women of his race and to help him succeed in the career of a nation-wide influence the appointment, promotion, transfer or retention of numerous Negroes in the federal service and educational pursuits is acknowledged in his book, *In the School*. In having installed, at Western University, a fully-equipped branch postoffice, and had one of the teachers named as postmaster, he was honored in school. He was so honored in section the West lying beyond the Mississippi River. He was likewise instrumental in having Prof. W. H. Hammond, the lawyer of the Negroes, made chief musician of the Ninth U. S. Cavalry, completing the quartet of Negro bandmasters of the four Negro regiments in the army establishment. Dignified in bearing, as befits his official standing, he is the son of gentility to all, from the most exalted to the *Continued on Page Four.* Correspondence. 2 DULUTH, MINN. Byron's Tronbadours played a lecture engagement here on March 11, at the music hall of the University, and a collaborative audience of music lovers. The program was replete with music of a very high order, each number securing well-known hits. This organization is without a doubt of a very high order, and the solo work received hearty encores from an audience of more than 100 members of the company were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Hollomil, of 223fass Sixth street, New York, and members of the compliment to Mr. Leon Diggs, who is a brother of Mrs. Hollomil. ...Mrs. Emma Gatewood, of this city, ...Caude Harshie, of this city, ...Jonathan Brewer, Thursday, March 10, and left the same evening for their new home in Digby, N. D., where Mr. Harris owns a large range, Miss Georgia Williams, a former police officer, Brody, who formerly managed the White Star Club, has purchased a saloon and buffet, at 116 West Michigan street, and purchased a classed saloon, as the police department has issued what is equivalent to a manifesto that no more liquor will be allowed at the State license for the sale of liquor. This action was taken after a careful survey of the situation and numerous conferences between the police and prominent citing that the outlaw club is at hand, for the State license for all time. ...The Literary Society of St Mark's A. M. E. Church held its weekly meeting Thursday evening, and a large and enthusiastic audience was in attendance, and the read and were well received. The success of this effort on the part of the younger set is very gratifying, and it is hoped to increase membership amongressing members at each meeting. ...Jonathan Brewer plans to have a literary and musical program Sunday evening. March 10, to that end is progressively made, and to the nounce the complete program in next week's letter. ...Mrs. Joseph H. Glenn has returned home from St. Luke's Hospital, and is disorder some two weeks ago, and is progressing nicely, and hopes to soon regain complete health. ...Complaints, subscriptions, change of address and news items disorder some two weeks ago, and is called to the attention of G. B. Kelley, Duluth, Minn. MORGANTOWN, W. VA. YAZOO CITY. MISS. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Before the largest crowd ever assembled in St. James A.M. E.E. church, Mr. Jackson, the great pugllist of the day delivered a very interesting address on Thursday afternoon, March 10. Mr. Johnson's subject was, "The Influence of My Christian Mother." "My mother's teachings to me when I was a youngster and the things she had to do without to keep me in school, even the few years I did go, is what first inspired me the ambition to succeed," said the fighter. "When I first broached the prize fight idea to her, she did not like it; but when I showed her that it was a business proposition she said, 'Go ahead and win.' And following that suggestion, I have done my best." Mr. Johnson's wife was with him while in the city.... The Sunday Forum met last Sunday afternoon at St. Peter A. M. E. church. A short interesting program was rendered. . . A surprise party was given on the Key of St. Mary's Thursday evening last week. The reverend received several presents. . . The members and friends of Bethesda Baptist church are trying to raise $250 for the church. The pastor purchases a parsonage for the church. The present home of the pastor is to be purchased and moved to the rear of the church. The pastor and their families that occupy the pulpit in Bethesda church. Several of the members and friends have books with which they are expected to contribute something toward the good cause. Anything from a penny as high as you wish to go will be collected to recovery after a long illness. . . Miss O. Knott departed for her home in Great Falls, Mont., last Tuesday. Miss Knott has left her job at the S. Britton of Harriet Avenue South. . . Starting with the first Sunday in April the Bethesda Baptist Sunday School hours will be changed from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mrs Jeffries and family are now located in their new home, Thirty-sixth street and Fifth avenue, South Dr. Red, our new office, is located on Third Avenue. First Avenue, South, Third Avenue, and is doing nicely. . . The ushers of Bethesda Baptist church, assisted by the men of the church, are spending their time cert or about the first Friday in next month. The correct date will be given next week. . . James F. Wilson of 2818 Spendent and Agent in this city, and would like to supply more people each week with a copy of the paper and also receive your Trim Fresman and read the news. It will open your eyes to many interesting topics. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN in our city, assisting Rev. V. S. Cooper is in our city, assisting Rev. V. S. Cooper in the revival meetings at the Second Baptist Church. There were four converts Sunday morning. Three others have been received under Christian experience. There is much enthusiasm shown, and if the people will come out and help Kirkings of Pythias will have their annual sermon on Easter Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. It will be preached by Rev. M. E. Williams. . . Mrs. L. Farmer is just above Wednesdays. Kirkings of Pythias has been on the sick list the past week. . . Presiding Elder C. E. Ellen preached at the A. M. E. Church last Wednesday. Kirkings of Pythias left-hand pitcher of the Page French Giants, is in our city, visiting Mr. J. W. Patterson. He is looking well and is able to pitch just as good as he used to. . . Mrs. L. Farmer is still on the sick list. D. Green, he even being his thirtieth birthday. Aunty Dungill was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery last Monday. The Wellington Myrtle Chantler, of Kalamazoo, Mich. surrt Sunday here, the guests of Miss Emily Griffin. . . Mrs. E. Goodwin is improving. The Willing Workers' Society met at the home Wednesday afternoon. . . Mrs. Wm. Johnson is on the sick list. . . Rev C. E. Ellen was entertained by Mrs. J. T. Buckner last afternoon. . . Rev C. E. Ellen revival meetings at the Second Baptist Church. Attend them. They will do you good. TARBORO, N. C. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to the Frenza, the first of the world of older Rev. Gaskel, was here to attend the quarterly meeting, and preached a fine sermon on "Pray and Fast." A 3-o'clock service was held and was well attended. After the service the funnera of Ernesi, there was a help in the service. Poorly initiated, Prayer was jled by Rev. Thompson of the Eastern Star Church. The deceased leaves a wife, mother and children. The sixth anniversary of the Knights of Glodeon was held, St. Stephen's Church, which was a well conducted by Rev. Tliery, assisted by Rev. Thompson. Presiding officer, W. C. Dunn, marshal; secretary, Frank Gray, who spoke in the interest of the sociologist, Dr. M. L. Lansley, the Bible person by Miss Lizzie Lewis. Those who wish to join can do so for "2.50." Everybody invited. The Masonic Lodge met last Monday night. Quite a large number of members were out. The young lodgers may be in the 9th with the other master in possession. Master, Mr. Hutchinson; secretary, Mr. David Hall. All wish the young men success. Miss Fannie Killebrew is still on the sick list. S.B. Moore is still on the sick list. The income is once to the same company. Mrs. Ada Dancy Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dancy, has been in town visiting her parents and left Tuesday, the 9th. for Boston, Mass. to join her husband. The show of Nathan W. Hitchinson has come set of barbers, and we C. L. DE RANDAMIE DEAD. We regret to note the death of one of Topeka (Kan.) leading colored citizens, Mr. Topeka, of Topeka, one of the staff in the State of Kansas, making a splendid record for efficiency during his occupancy of the office. He was at one time rated as being well to do, owning a farm, and working for the State. Mr. Deftandamie died at the home of a nephew in Guthrie, Okla. are the Topeka Plaindale or this bit of information respecting the deceased gentleman. SOUTH BEND, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Elites were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Glore, on Pagan street, last week. A very enjoyable evening was in the dining room of the Hickman will have the club next, on North Walnut street. The same good time is anticipated... Mr. Ross Howell is soon. Mr. Howell is soon. We wish him a speedy recovery... Mrs. G. W. Bland and Miss Daisy Dland entertained a number of ladies last Tuesday evening at dinner party. Out-of-town dinner party. Terre Haute, Ind., and Miss Sallie Dunn, of Chicago... Mr. Harry Russell is out of town. Mr. Russell is out of town. Allen and K. B. Black are still adding to their business. We wish them success... The first annual party given by the Elite was at the Olive Garden. It was one of the prettiest affairs that has been given by any club in this city for quite a while. The Owls will give their first May at April. For The Freeman the Mum at the Oliver Hotel, or 1059 Porter avenue. SHERMAN, TEXAS The Binkley Hotel waiters have reorganized their baseball team, with the following members, under the management of the team: Jesse Hunt, Oriental Hotel, at Dallas; Jesse Hunt, catcher; "Baby" Rodgers, pitcher; Chas Brotherton, first base; Chas Harris, second base; F. R. Robinson, hawkins, third base; F. R. Robinson, left field; Sam Lackey, center field; Edward Thomas, right field; Dora Hawkins, masstown field; Wm Smith, headwaiter; Binkley Hotel. WEST BADEN, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN West Baden is enjoying fine weather, and business is fine at all the hotels and bath houses. . . . The Pittsburgh, Chicago and Louisville baseball clubs have been in training for the season. . . . The West Baden Spruels will organize in a couple of weeks, and promise a first-class team. . . . It is not known at the time that the players will say that the patrons of West Baden need not fear a "bum" team, as there are plenty of players who will come at the West Baden. Mr. Baden will ball magnate, says if they are not ball players when he gets them, he makes ball players out of them. If you want to know the West Baden, you should not borrow it to sell it. . . . Mrs. Thomas Lankey will to Louisville for a few days' shopping, as also did Miss Della Blain, of French Lick. . . Miss Lena Krause, of French Lick, does not borrow it to sell it. . . . Mrs. Thomas Lankey will to Louisville for a few days' shopping, as also did Miss Della Blain, of French Lick. . . Miss Lena Krause, of French Lick, does not borrow it to sell it. . . . Mrs. Phoebe Douglas and Mrs. Maria Richards went to Louisville on a little pleasure trip. . . . Miss Warnetta Wilson and Mr. Geo. Kirkwood, better known as the "Rice's Castle," make up the "Rice's Castle," in their song, "When the Sun THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A WOMAN'S JUST PRIDE IS HER HAIR. JAS. N. SHELTON. LUCAS B WILLIS Phones—New 3058 Old, Main, 4694. 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For developing and beautifying the skin of the beach's Orange Flower Skin Food. For latr. **25c**. For cleansing and softening the skin, use Parrish's Velvet Liquid Powder. Per bottle 50c. For stimulating the growth of the hair, use Parrish's Wonderful Hair Tonic. Per bottle 50c. For cleansing, beautifying, and pres- surement, use Parrish's Pearl Tooth Powder Wigs, Switches, Pomps and Puffs to match your hair. Splendid workmanship. Reasonable prices. Parrish's Never Fail Hair Food is absolutely one of the best preparations on the market. It stops the hair from falling out or breaking off. It beautifies and enriches it, and makes it grow. MME. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Mention The Freeman when ordering goods The cut here-in, a display of the Eureka Comb in its purity. Scientifically constructed. A combination of metals—brass, copper and steel—a battery. For the purpose here-in mentioned: By straightening beautifully crimpy hair, making straight hair soft and airy, causing anybody's hair to grow rapidly, no doubt about it; putting the scalp and hair in a most perfect condition; a preventative from any ill effects in its use, a great aid to nature, stopping the hair from falling, eradicating dandruff. There are other Combs. The Eureka has no equal—satisfying the most doubtful. Since we know the cause of not having beautiful hair, we offer our Comb as an aid, quickening in every manner, giving what is considered one's glory, Beautiful Hair. We warn the public against imitations. A Letter Patent and the secret of preparing the metals in the construction, are in our keeping. We guarantee the Comb to answer for every purpose here-in disclosed. We repeat again the splendid results obtained by following directions that are sent out with every Comb. Price complete, each, $1.50 (one dollar and fifty cents). 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If you can't get it, send us 30 cents and we will mail you a full size box postpaid. Go and buy it now, or sit right down and write us. Address NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. Live Agents Wanted. Write Quick for Terms. Busts of Our Great Negro Founders and Leaders National Afro-Art Company Dept F. 1912 14th Street, N. W., Washington D. C. Nashville's most exclusive resort for the traveling public. Headquarters for all Theatrical and Sporting people. M. D. DWIGGINS - - J. H. WENDELL New with Modern Equipment. Home Phone, B. 8244 9 and 11 Erie Street. TOLEDO, OHIO A Burning Question The Indianapolis Coal Co. Asks your patronage. Place your order with A Real Coal Company. 10—Big Yards—10 125—Teams—125 Both Phones 1700. Main Office 113 N. Penn. St. The Eureka Comb. KENTUCKY 1855 should find a place in the home of every colored person in America. A Negro Sculptor of the highest training and ability, models these busts for a Negro company. They are true works of art beautifully executed and finished in the finest materials by expert workmen, in bronze color or ivory color as desired, about 11 inches in height, an ornament to any parlor, library or office. Busts of BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN, founder of the great A M E. Church, and of DR. H. H. Church, are made of the work, hope and optimism, are now ready for delivery. Others will follow. Remember. Negro company. Negro sculptor. Negro busts of the great A M E. Church. (sent by express.) Negro Wash. Order today. BURKE Your Choice of These bewles, of the Lowery-Morgan is spending the time at Wash- C. pending the opening of the hagenbeck Circus at Peru, Ind. Pewee, of the team of Pewees,ough a serious operation at CnO, and is getting the care. She this summer PARE FOR YOU CAN NOT AFTER Bert Acres were among week the Tutt Brother their home town, Logans friends and coo to give them a royal Brown is convenient back of la Nettie Takes CAN NOT AFTER 75c per Quarter or $3.00 per Year Secures to your family at your death If you die in the National Order of the Mosaic Templars America. Just think of it! Before you can pay into the Order a will draw out, you will have been a member one What chance have you to lose? There is no inves into which you can place your money and get a guar heirs will receive at your death THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS, IF YOU PAY THREE YEAR DURING YOUR LIFE You are duty bound to leave those who depend u thing, when your eyes are closed in death, and we k better to recommend to you than the great National Mosaic Templars of America, which will pay you Thre lars for Three. Isaac Templars America. It! Before you can pay into the Order a out, you will have been a member one face have you to lose? There is no invest you can place your money and get a guar receive at your death DRED DOLLARS, IF YOU PAY THREE I YEAR DURING YOUR LIFE duty bound to leave those who depend u your eyes are closed in death, and we k commend to you than the great Nationalars of America, which will pay you Three 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, something, 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 Dollars for Three. A PURELY NEGRO ORGANIZATION This Order was organized take pride in heralding the fact written or unwritten, were stole wholly the product of Negro brail to prepare to die, but is emphat prove his condition in this life up to the true principles of home BLAZED A WAY WHICH OTHER Thousands of men and womders because they objected to the flying banners and streaming Re but looking after the sick and but of America adopted a simple bad the first Fraternal institution in Endowment feature. It has been beneficial Orders in the world. OUR FINANCIAL CONDITION DON'T O By careful and conservative cial condition where it cannot Department we have paid out a million dollars. All of our claim as soon as they are filed in this for we have got the money. We below 1 per cent. of the value we have figured this out as a safe m BIG MONEY FOR W was organized in 1882 by Negroes, and heralding the fact that not one line of it written, were stolen from any white man, product of Negro brains. It not only admonish, but is emphatic in teaching him how toition in this life by s-if-help, thrift, induce principles of honesty. WAY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING of men and women have remained out of which they objected to the time-worn custom of f and streaming Regalia, also the practice of the sick and burying the dead. The Mapped a simple badge (2x6 inches) as its normal institution in the United States to stature. It has been adopted by all of the world. NATIONAL CONDITION IS OUR BED-ROCK OF DON'T OWE A DOLLAR and conservative business methods we where it cannot be shaken. Through our have paid out to widows and orphans. All of our claims are paid to date, and are filed in this office—there is no delay not the money. We never allow our reserent, of the value of policies in force. Insists out as a safe margin, and we strictly MONEY FOR WIDE-AWAKE DEPUTI 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 product of Negro brains. It not only admonishes the Negro to prepare to die, but is emphatic in teaching him how to live and improve his condition in this life by s.if-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 Orders 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 Fraternal 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 financial 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. WRITE FOR INSTRUCTIONS Deputies can reap a rich instance, a Deputy sets up a Lodge that is $150.00. Hire each member 75c, which would a clear profit of $67.50 on one I should set up two Lodges per I should set up four or five. If Templars of America, join at o community, write to headquarterize one. We have 25,000 memb can reap a rich harvest setting up Mosak putty sets up a Lodge of thirty members. His Charter will cost him $15.00 and $75c, which would amount to $22.50, leavin ! $67.50 on one Lodge. A Deputy of o two Lodges per month; a wide-awake l four or five. If you are not a member america, join at once. If there is not a site to headquarters and we will send some have 25,000 members scattered over the the same rights, benefits and privilege g these thousands and will help you if you utility that we are holding forth. 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 75c, 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 organize 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 embrace the opportunity that we are holding forth. NATIONAL ORDER Mosaic Templars of America, Little Rock, Ark. W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., 504½ West Ninth Street. J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., $ 504_{1} / 2 $ West Ninth Street. J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. JUST HAT LOGIC THE DIFFERENCE between "prejudice" and "preference" is the difference between "hearsay" and "experience." Smart Dressers are prejudiced in favor of "Levinson Hats" because they hear nothing but good of them—they know nothing but good of them; they have developed a prejudice for Levinson Hats" because they have found out by personal experience that they match any $8 style and equal any $9 quality—in fact, they believe that None are Better. So will you after having once worn a Levinson. Any Style—$2.00—Any Color Levinson's $2 Hat Shop. 37 N. Penn. St.—TWO STORES—41 S. Illinois St. Capital National Bank UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY Capital $ 500,000.00 Surplus and Profits $220,000.00 Resources $6,400,000.00 OFFICERS: FRANK D. STALNAKER, President, ANDREW SMITH, Vice-President, GWYNN F. PATTERSON, Cashier, Transact a General Banking Business. Your Account Solicited. Courteous Treatment. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER NEW BUILDING FOR ATLANTA BAPTIST COLLEGE J. D. Howard, of The Freeman, Entertained by the Business and Professional Men of the Gate City. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN. ATLANTA. Ga., March 20.-Atlanta Baptist College is to have a new classroom, the erection of which was commenced last week. The structure is endowed by Mr. Carnegie and others, and will cost upwards of $42,000. It will be a new classroom with a more formal class work. The building will be 170 x50 feet, three stories, above basement. Spelman Seminary, sear the college, is an entirely different and separate institution—in buildings, faculty and board of trustees. John Hope, A. M., president of the college, is a professor of culture and refinement. I was driven out to the institution at the instance of Mr. D. T. Howard, the popular undertaker of the city, who furnished one of his handsome carriages for the purpose. He was the hustling local agent: R. E. Pharrow, the famous contractor and builder, who, by the way, is the contractor on the building up, and P. A. Thomas, owner of a local theater. The people of Atlanta are hospitable and thoroughly up-to-date. They are profitably identified with most of the common commercial pursuits and seem to be prospering. Dr. Amos, proprietor of the Gate City Pharmacy, is a gentleman of the old school. I sient many delightful hours with him, and said goodbye with genuine reverence. I was due to the nurturing efforts of Dr. Amos. I find the Negroes here engaged extensively in the insurance business. They buy beautiful homes. There are the drug stores, catered to the numerous grocery and other enterprises conducted by them. Perhaps one of the best, equipped and appointed shoe stores that are right here in Atlanta. It was my pleasure to see the $30,000 home of Mr. Herrendon, the barber, of which much has been written and covered press. It was worth the journey to see. The Negroes own many thousand of dollars worth of church property here and I am sure they have been deed. Decatur street, of which much has been written, consequent upon the recent riot, being rapidly invaded by colored and white masters. All are doing a thriving business. In my talk with the officials of the city I will general expression regret the riot, which was only in a condemination. Upon investigation I have been thoroughly convinced that the troubled Negroes are responsible and irresponsible elements of the whites, inflamed by the glaring and misleading head lines in the daily papers of crimes that were subsequently proven to have GALVESTON, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN the evangelist, is still in our city. She will lecture on that subject, "The Negro of To-day and the Negro of Forty Years Aged, at Holy Rosy Street." She will lecture on that it will be a treat to hear her....Dr. L. D. Davis has his offices at 417 Twenty-fifth street, the will see him. She will visit him at his office....Banks & Montgomery, proprietors of the Eureca Cafe, will be glad to serve the public at all times. The weeks, but is on the mend at this writing. ... The Freeman is on sale at 121f Twenty- nine street, by M. M. Andre mcremph, who has a phone number. MARION. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Genius Club gave an entertainment at the Bethel A. M. E. Church on the 9th of March... The Lebanon Club met at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Monday evening, March 14. The Allen Christian Endeavor League holds its regular meeting Sunday evening, at 6 o'clock, at the church... Mr. Carl Logan, who has a position in Chicago, was compelled to come home on account of sickness... Mrs. Daniel Pope and Miss Elnora Goodner reported on the sick list... Mrs. Lulu Morris, wiffs of Jesse Morris, died Saturday, March 12, at her home in Monroe street. The funeral was conducted by the pastor of the A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. H. Fisher, and interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Rev. W. M. J. Northcross, pastor of the Paul Chapel Baptist Church, of this city, was called to Duquoin, Ill., last week, to preach an ordination sermon... The members of Paul Chapel met last Thursday evening and organized at Literary Society, J. H. Calhoun was elected president and Minna Gray secretary. The society will meet every Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All members are expected to attend. WASHINGTON, PA. The concert and supper given at St. Paul A. M. E. Church Thursday evening was on a high-class order. All who missed it missed a rare treat. The Boston Imperial Quartette highly entertained the audience Wheeling, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Bolden last Sunday...Mrs. Bird Gordon and Miss R. Johnson, of Pittsburg, were visitors town in week M. E. Church was town in week a short visit in Wheeling, W. Va...Miss Mamie Mull, a student of Avery Trade School of Allegheny, spent Sunday in town...Miss Bertha Johnson and George Mull, a guest of Miss Gose last Sunday. Marshall W. Pittsburg, spent Sunday in town...Miss Emily Mosberg, of this city, is the guest of Miss Florence Blake, of Homestead, Pa...Mr. William Hays, of Sharon, Pa., is ...Mr. William Hays, of Sharon, Pa., is the guest of his friends and relatives. ...Owing to the death of their relatives, Thomas was Seated in the house, Thomas were called to Unentown, Pa. ...Miss S. Ruffner has returned home, after several days spent in Unentown, Washington, spending several days with her relatives. ...Mrs. Hugh Ruffner, of Cumberland, Md., is visiting relatives in the city, Mr. Wilk Chattain was in Homestead last week on business. DES MOINES, IOWA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN William and John Wilkinson have purchased no motor boat, with a seating capacity of ten. Edward Comley, of Minnesota, is visiting his brother Gus Comley, at the residence of John Wilkinson. Miss Edythe Comley and Mrs. Gertrude Cannady were the guests of honor at a 6 o'clock dinner at the Courtside evening. The men of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rivers, Mrs. Williams and little daughter returned to the city Friday evening, after an all winter's stay at the home of her mother, near Indianapolis. Ind... The Rev. Daniels will present a new visit to the house on June 20, at the Sunday, March 20, at their hall of Tenth and Center streets... Mr. and Mrs. Mathews, Ninth street, were host and hostess to the members of the O.W. L. Club Friday evening... Wm. Wilkinson, Louis Brothers and Miss Edythe Comley have returned from Wm. Wm. and Mrs. C.H. Green for the general of Mrs. Ramey, the mother of Mrs. Charles Comley... The Cosmopolitan Literary Society was especially interesting on last Thursday evening. Miss Ione Wilson read a very interesting paper on Harriet and her paper was discussed by Mrs. Ruperta Hogsette. Miss Addie Wilkinson and Mr. Judith Cook. A select reading by Miss Corine Morris; vocal solo, Mrs. S. H. Armstead; paper, Wm. Lloyd Garrison and Miss Anna Reeves; discussion by Messagger, and Mary Matterson, and Arthur W. Branham and W. W. The day for Atchison, Kans. His wife and son will join him later...Mrs. Barbara Smith has been on the sick list for the past seven days...Little Bernice, the daughter of Mr. Kenneth Hamilton, has been very sick for the last week, and has been called to her bedside...The many friends of Mr. George H. Cleggett were shocked to hear of his death, which occurred suddenly last Wednesday evening, and turning home from his barber shop, Mr. Cleggett, Mrs. Cleggett, Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. Will Jones and Miss Ada, and a host of friends. The funeral was in charge of the North Star Lodge, No. 2, at the Union Congregational Church. Mrs. Cleggett and family have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Special to The Freeman. Social. To the Freeman, Dorothy Leary and Praker, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Parker, was christened at the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church, New Jersey, a venue, by Rev. McKenna, Mr. McBride, who肩扛 his father's father. After the ceremony, luncheon was served at the residence, 906 Baltic avenue, Mr. Parker for years has been employed in Atlantic City postoffice and is a son of Mr. A. Parker, 1900 Ethnostreet, Baltimore, Md., Mr. James Killingsworth, after spending the winter years with friends in South Carolina and Florida, has received the service for the season, Mr. Henry Marshall and Mr. John Parker, of the local postoffice, are now on vacation. Miss Man-Brenner was the chief teacher at Nurse B. Williams, is rapidly gaining her strength, and will soon greet her Household, Ruth sisters in the lodge. Mr. Samuel is now going to be a wealthiest man of color in New Jersey, was stricken with apoplexy near his home in Hackensack, N. J., while hitching up one of his teams, last Monday. Miss A. A. M. was the most beautiful man of the year. In 1617 Arctic avenue, the past few weeks, has returned to her home in New York City, much improved by her visit to the city. Mr. A. A. M. was the most beautiful man of the year. Philadelphia, has arrived for the Easter season. Mrs. Solon Stafford and her mother, Mrs. Geo. Wood, are with us once again, after an absence of a year's rest. In the City of Brandy, the Master David Satchell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Satchell, one of the pioneer citizens of Atlantic City. The best from the Jazars, the Suited Reformers, had Society and True Reformers turned out in large numbers to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed memoirs of the first of the 17th century, Mr. A. A. M. and Mr. Holler of Trenton, N. J., are on their honeymoon, and have registered at the Riddie Hotel for a two weeks' stay. Mrs. Ranker, the Miss A. A. M. is a former resident of Atlanta City, and was quite an influential worker in Price Memorial Sunday school and church in The strike which is being carried on by the ca. men of the delphi, who made the king of the king all of our hotels full. Mr. Mason, the noted secretary of the Freedman Aid Society, will be the guest of the white school of the United States. The new now in session at St. Paul's Church, Ohio and Pacific avenues, Bishop Henry Speelmeyer, D. D., L. L., D. of St. Louis, will assign Dr. Mason to speak in one of our most churches and richest congregations. ASHDOWN, ARK. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Nancy Jetton, one of the oldest setters of Little River county, died on the 6th inst., and Miss Bessie Johnson died the same day.....Rev. S. T. Standley, of Gutfleth, presided over the interment of Baptist Church, and preached a great sermon. He had his subject well in hand, and seemed to have interested all that were present. The interest was in the church, and C. M. E. Church, on the 6th inst., was quite a success, both religiously and financially. Rev. Geo. Young, P. E., reports having fairly good success among all his students. The group live here among men of color. We seem to have taken the advice of Mr. Washington, Let your bucket down where you are. We are in the church, Texarkana, Ark, on the 10th inst. If you need a house built as it should be, consult Faust. He is on to his job.....A. B. Owens, one of our property owners, always set in proper order upon his shoulders, went to Texarkana on the 11th inst.... If you don't wish to get disapproval in anything in the grocery line, McCummin's, McCummin's, D. D. McCummin's store for The Freeman. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Special to THE MAYBACHMAN, who has been teaching at Bristow, has been elected to teach in the public school, taking the place of the good and efficient teacher... The students of Bowling Green Academy will give a drama Friday night, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. The president of Bowling Green Academy and pastor of the C. P. Church, has resigned his pastorate on account of his health. He has been pastor of the school for eight years. Dr. Hryde is a good man, and we are sorry to lose him. We hope he will soon regain his position. He is a fine paper, and is being commended by all who read it... Any one who wants THE FREEMAN will please notify... Bowling Green Academy at all times; new phone 546...Prof. F. S. Coleman was elected and ordained as a ruling elder in the C. P. Church last Sunday... Come to Bowling Green Sunday. Subject for discussion, "Sincerity." NEVADA, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. A grand reception was given in honor of Rev. W. B. Brooks, D. D., of Kansas City District St. Johns A. M. E. Church, and L. Horne rendered excellent music. Solos by Mrs. W. L. Horne and Rev. R. C. Davis, and recitals by Miss Ula Brown and the late Jennifer and Miss Elva Reynolds; trombone solo by William Davis. The address by Rev. W. B. Brooks lifted the audience to a height of 100 feet, and much of good for the com-Under the pastorate of Rev. R. C. Davis the church has taken on new life and much is expected on new Brown after the church has taken on Mrs. W. Horne has returned to her home in Waverly, Mo. ...Miss Margaret Lacey, who has been ill, is much improved...Mrs. Jemina Campbell left last Saturday morning for a visit to the hospital, who is ill...Mrs. Marion Dale, who has been on the sick list for some weeks, is improving...The A. M. E. Church is planed to be opened on Friday. D. Bonds preached at the Baptist church Sunday to an appreciative audience. BONHAM, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Cela Lane, of Oklahoma City, is here visiting relatives and friends. ...Mrs. Sarah Person is convalescent, after a long spell of illness. The Bonham Orchestra is pleased to present her to Tate. Tonie Bayard, 309 South Center street, is manager. The Graveyard Association met last Thursday night and decided to buy a new lot. ...Mrs. Annie Shire departed this life Mar. She was a member of the Tate School of Tate. Mrs. Johnson has returned from Gainesville. ...Nora Tatum, of Honey Grove, is in the city. BELOIT, WIS. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. O. H. Lee and daughter, Doris, of South Bend, Ind. are visiting at the home of Mr. W. B. Bond, of Bond, J. W. Bond left for Milwaukee the past week to accept a first-class position as molder. . . Miss Ida Horton has been so spurious that Bond and daughter, Marjorie Abraham, of 628 Harrison avenue, have been ill for the past week. . . Rockford was well represented PARIS, KY. 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THE STORY OF THE RESURRECTION. "In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. And for fear of him the keepers did shake and became as dead men. shake and become as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, fear not ye; for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here; for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him; lo, I have told you. And they departed quickly from the sepulchel with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word. And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet and worshipped him. Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid; go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me." Principal Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Institute, will deliver the annual address before the Dunharr Literary Club of Fisk University, on March 30, and is also to speak on March 31 in connection with the inauguration of the new president of the university, Dr. George A. aGtes. Puffing and muck raking are twin brothers who should be buried together in one grave speedily for the good of the race and nation. You can tell a person's worth without puffing him to death. You can get along better and live longer in the appreciation of the wide, wide world without muck raking. Stand up in your boots and everywhere be a person of whom your blood kin or neighbors "needeth not be ashamed." The pleasing surprise to the colored citizens this week was in the announcement of a colored man on the reception committee to welcome home from his world tour ex-Vice-President Fairbanks and Mrs. Fairbanks on Thursday of the passing week, and that colored man was none other than the popular and deserving to be remembered representative of the race, Hon. George L. Knox, managing editor of this paper. The Freeman had simply to call attention to the omission when this was its reward. Hurrah for justice and fair play. "My faith assures me that all national law and physical force—the source of it all—is infinite justice, righteousness, goodness. Such qualities exist and they belong not to things nor forces; they can only belong to persons. The heart of the universe must be a loving will—a Being whom I can love; and I can love nothing that cannot love me. With this Being I may live in infinite personal relation. He must know me better than I know myself; He is the life of my life, the light of my reason, the pure flame of my holiest affection."—Washington Gladden, D. D. School closing is near at hand, and here are some ethical questions that our young graduates might discuss as class orations, they being timely and in place. They are as follows: 1. What races or nationalities that now have, or that once had, an independent existence? Have they the right to determine their own future course, or must they submit to abortion in combinations of nationalities controlled by stronger governments or come under the control of other nations? 2. Does political equality or do political rights of any kind, so far as they are secured to the colored races by law, involve any obligation to confer social rights and privileges? 3. Has the union of white and colored races of any kind been, on the whole, an advantage, and helpful to civilization? Is the mingling of the white races with the yellow, brown or black tribes and nations desirable? 4. Are the colored races inferior by nature to the white nations, or is their backwardness in arts of civilization the result merely of external events and influences? 5. Have the white races anywhere the right to hold in subordination for their own good, the colored races and weaker nations and tribes described as savage, barbarous or half civilized? 6. What reason is there for treating Cuba, Hawai, Porto Rico and the Philippines each in a different way, giving or withholding rights and privileges according to the will of our government? How far shall the United States approach the colonial policy of foreign empires like England and Germany, or a republic like France? 7. Has the Republic of Liberia and other countries governed by colored people been a success? Are they progressive? Might not some of our college papers and church organs take up the discussion as above suggested? There is abundant food for thought in the questions propounded, and already some of our leading white newspapers in exchange with us are discussing them. Let us stop so much "puffing" and "muck raking" and "fooling" and begin to think, and reason out the great ethical questions affecting us as a people and nation. What will you answer, please? NEGRO HISTORY. The New York Age, a creditable and well edited paper, appealing directly to the race sentiment of the Afro-American, in a late editorial that schools for colorful students and students of "Negro history." We do not endorse that idea with any frankness ardor that idea with any frankness at all, nor do southern schools should teach "Southern history." Both are sentimental class and pestiferous. Even were a codification of age, race, and gender history, glaringly rich in historical data, it could have a presaging evil effect only. The deeds of the race are incidently known; meritorious acts, which are not the basis of incidents, however, appealing to our sense of history, because of his irremediable environments. History embraces the philosophy of human action through endeavor and projected influences. To this plane the Afro-American is incidentally indifferent, because of his irremediable environments. Teaching is worth consideration that is one-sided or inoperative. Then we demand that country probably includes its teaching, emphasize class or race, and grounds any more than history in our schools is taught on racial grounds. The merits of men deserving any are elucidated, which can be supplementary in history teaching. But the bad or ill of it, it is not at all desirable or essential to adopt any work of this character, which can save a good text labeled U. S. History—The Seattle Republican. We coincide with the view of the New York Age, and respectively beg to differ from our esteemed contemporary. The Seattle Republican. The United States history is bias and lacking sense of broad mindedness, of fairness, of justice, of impartiality, as to give the "Negro historical datas" from an unprejudiced view point, and thus it looks with cross eyes at the "meritorious acts," which we think are the basis of true history, of the noble men and women of a race that was once enslaved, but which has made the most remarkable record, or history, if you please, of any of the progressive races of mankind. Our Seattle contemporary forgets that when it would have us to omit the record of a distinctive race history that it runs up against a time-honored and practiced act of other races. The Greeks wrote of other races. The Jews wrote of themselves and gave us ethics, the Teutons wrote of themselves and gave the true concept of liberty, the Africans wrote of themselves and gave the Latin language that was afterward stolen from them—these Saxon combines. We charge the Saxon with teaching a prejudiced and partial history, with teaching glaring fallacies and an erroneous historical fact, viz: The inferiority of the Negro and black races. This is false teaching and contradictory of the word of God, which saith: "For God hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth." We are prepared to say that the Afro-American has a history that "embraces the philosophy of human action through endeavor and projected influences," and the Afro-American child will never learn that fact through a white historian, because he is not broad enough to tell the TRUTH of "historical data" concerning his brother in black. The complete humanity of the Afro-American has been denied him because of previous condition of servi- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. [Name not visible in the image] ASHER W. GRAY, Candidate for Clerk of Marion County, subject to the Republican Primaries. He solicits your support. tude; hence, he has been classed as "inferior race." Since it is a demonstrated fact that the Afro-American intellectually has proved himself the equal of the Saxon, or any race of mankind, we want our children's children to know and appreciate that fact. nor the cause any good by rn about the country telling such t to compel strangers without t upon us here in the capital city way and manner as above exp by the Journal of Jacksonville, she don't soon check up and n clean breast of this thing, We want them to know, so far as it refers to the Afro-American and the Saxon-American—two different races, but having the same antecedents and subject to the same environments—that it is a proof positive that they will produce the same results, and that that is proven history in America. That in war, as a soldier; in college, as a student; in the fields, as a farmer; in the studio, as an artist; in the university, as a scholar; when called as a clergyman, a poet, patriot, orator, citizen, the Afro-American has demonstrated his ability and productivity, and since this is an established fact we regard it very essential that the world know it from the history of the Afro-American. Ella Wheeler Wilcox says a great truth in these lines: "Out of the wilderness, out of the night; Has the black man crawled to the dawn of the light; Beaten by lashes, and bound by chains, A beast of burden with soul and brains, He has come through sorrow and need and woe. And the cry of his heart is to know, to know. "Out of the wilderness, out of the night, Has the black man crawled to the dawn of the light; He has come through the valley of great despair— He has borne what no white man ever can bear— And the cry of his heart is to know, to know." A STRONG APPEAL. One of the strongest appeals ever heard in this city was that made Sunday at the Congregational Church by Miss Walker, head of the colored girls' industrial school at Indianapolis. Without any attempt at teaching, she was able to claim the claims of her school and her race in a manner which could not be withstood. She depicted in glowing terms the disabilities under which the colored young people labor not admit a trades, to clerkships, or books as books, yet, here originally against their will, they cannot get away, and so imploringly their leaders beg for only a fair chance in the race of life. The lady was modest and not a slave, and many hastened forward to offer congratulations which were gratefully received. Unless there is some reason not stated by Miss Walker why the 40,000 colored population of Indianapolis are not entitled to such an institution and the paltry 6,000 asked for to pay for the building, her lecture, would have been aptly styled the shame and disgrace of Indianapolis, a city whose citizens are abundantly able to erect a thousand such structures. The fact that the lady is obliged to solicit help from other States should not imply the capital ofiana to hang the shame—Jacksonville (Ill.) Daily Journal. The institution founded by Miss Dayse Deane Walker is styled Young Colored Women's Protective Association, which from its inception has been generously aided by the citizens of Indianapolis, irrespective of race. The purchase price of the building originally amounted to $3,000, and nearly if not quite $2,000 of that amount has been raised right here in Indianapolis, collected by Miss Walker and her assistants in "rallies" and by other methods, due credit for which should have been given by her in the Jacksonville speech, and we would not have had to read about "the shame and disgrace of Indianapolis," as above quoted from the Journal. If there is any shame and disgrace in this affair, it reflects more to Miss Dayse D. Walker than to the philanthropic and—we were about to say—too credulous public of the capital city of Indiana. That a school and industry of the scope and character previsioned by Miss Walker is needed in this city to benefit our girls goes without saying. That the people, and particularly the colored people, believed Miss Walker capable of establishing and carrying on, such an institution is evidenced by the manifest confidence they imposed in her, demonstrated by the generous responses for means to effect the same, and Miss Walker does herself no credit nor the cause any good by running about the country telling such tales as to compel strangers without to look upon us here in the capital city in the way and manner as above expressed by the Journal of Jacksonville, Ill. If she don't soon check up and make a clean breast of this thing, the Indianapolis public will realize that it has misplaced confidence in her. Before judging us too harshly, strangers everywhere and anywhere who may be appealed to to assist should investigate and learn at first hand all the facts about this supposed "colored girls' industrial school of Indianapolis." NARCISSUS (A GREEK MYTH). Josephine S. Yates, A. M., Lincoln In institute, Jefferson City, Mo. Where is Narcissus, gilded youth, Beloved of all the woodland nymphs? Alas! One day his own fair form in tum? In fountain clear, he sees. Henceforth, himself alone he knows. He loves, or sees, or hears. And dwindling now to naught, 'mild friends and foes, On earth, nor yet in Heaven, his form appears. Thus, lost from all that beauteous train, we count As saddest goddesses of mythic lore. That circled round the sacred mount, Sad, sad, indeed, the fate Narcissus bore! At length, from dew-besprinkled flower, That brightens all the shady slope, A plaintive cry, "Ebob with tomb!" "Narcissus! Here!" The nymphs seize hope! With simple steps and shouts of joy, The fairy flower, they soon uproot beneath the trees; And vainly strive to find the long-lost boy, Whose mournful cry dies on the breeze * * * * And to this day, where e'er that flower nods, Those gentle nymphs, with utmost care, Still seek the youth who loving self above the gods, Lost self, and earth, and Heaven so rare. So, there you'll find them, Echo,—shy— Since Juno's curse,—and all the rest. When dewy mom, or starry eve, is nigh, If your glen will search, with proper zest. MITCHELL, IND. Special to The Freeman. Walter Walden, of Terre Haute, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Yancy... Mrs. Buckner, of Indianapolis, is visiting her father, Mrs. Henry Ervin... Mrs. George M. Henry Ervin... Mrs. Henry last week... Mr. Frank Davis and Mr. Henry Ervin were in Bloomington last week on business... Mr. Arrow polls last week... Mrs. Bentrice Bonds of Pinkstaff, Ill., is visiting her brother and family, Mr. Oston Bonds... The Busy Bee Club will meet with Miss Janie M. Missionary, Mrs. Cooper captain... Mr. James Russell and sister, Miss Cora, entertained clubs Nos. 1 and 3 Tuesday evening... The ladies M. E. Church organized the M. Missionary, Mrs. Wm. Noon... Mr. Wm. Allen, one of the old pioneers, passed away Friday evening at the age of seventy years. He was highly respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, two sons and several stepchildren, grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. His funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at the A.M. Walter Hawkins, of Terre Haute; Mrs. Alle Polk and aunt, of Washington; Mr. Helpes and Mr. Boonen, of Pauli; Mr. Lenard and Mr. Boonen, of Pauli; Mr. Petitford, Mrs. Fines and Mrs. Franzen of Bedford, attended the funeral Sunday afternoon... Mrs. Lewis, of Bloomington, visited her father last week, Mrs. Lenard, of Bloomington, Mrs. Lenard, of Bloomington, to be on again. Mrs. Henrietta Lewis is the sick list... Miss Bertha Hya is in with the measles... Beatrice Allen has the measles... The adult choir, under the direction of Mrs. Henrietta Lewis is preparing a special Easter program for Sunday night at the A.M. E. Church. DECATUR ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. H. Meadlock and Mrs. M. Spayne left the city Friday morning for Jacksonville to the Tempel Bulldog of Mrs. Wright and the mother of Mrs. Wright. Church save a fine musical concert on Thursday night in connection with a lecture there in Phelan of Bobcayle, Edinburgh, India. He spoke at St. Peters A. M. E. Church at 10:45 a.m. and at 7:45 p. m. M. Mae comes from the University of North Carolina. He became a Christian years ago and entered the missionary work, going to India. He is now traveling through the country. He is visiting India. Indies. He is the father of twenty-eight children. St. Francis Court No. 10 held Palm Sunday exercises in their hall on Friday. Mrs. Wright is visiting friends in Decatur. Miss Zadie Smith and Miss Hazel Smith of Springfield, are the guests at the Normal, IL. His visit is being made to street. Mr. W. Guthrie, left the city Friday for Danville on business...Mrs. Julia Burmell was called to Springfield by the illness of her sister, Mrs. E. Scott Burmell, the first Hospital, the past week in St. Mary's Hospital, is slowly improving...Mrs. E. Jackson and Mrs. Jefferson Jackson are on the sock on Wm. Freeman can be had from Wm. Nickens, 1023 North Morrow street, Decatur, I. DELHI, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The baptizing at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon was well attended and much of a success. Nine converts were baptized. Rev. J. H. Jackson, of Cincinnati, presided. The visiting ministers were Rev. R. Neal, of Skitton, and Rev. C. M. Thomas and Rev. J. T. Moore, of Cincinnati. The meeting was continued all the day. At 3 o'clock the right hand of fellowship and communion was administered by Rev. J. H. Jackson. There were many visitors from Kentucky and Lawrenceburg, Ind. Many were guests at the commodious quarters of the residents of Delhi. The attendance was good Miss Bessie Graves and Miss Hedges gave an ice cream g day event and the resti Graves. A neat sur Mrs. Walton, living was taken sudden but is some better. MINNF It makes tangled b It keeps and give Special to The ush ist Chr a lite giver st Use Nelson Your head will keep c oil. You will never have scalp disease son's Hair Dressing everywhere sell it at 25 cents a box. If all size box postpaid. Go and buy it now. LSON MANUFACTU ican We Live Agents Wanted. ception in evening. Mrs Lyndale Pla gram was re was master or ST. PAUL, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN TULSA, OKLA. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Perry J. Johnson, one of Muskegee's prominent race horse owners, passed through in route to Muskegue... Willie The Pekin Theater is the highest stand at the Pekin Theatre, are making the East End Cafe reports fine business for this season of the year. The Pekin Theater is now the highest theater of the Southwest, reports fine business is the most successful in the South... Mr. Ed Brookins returned to Okhaloma to offer a successful week at the Pekin Theater. He is leading grocery The Antonio, Texas, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Williams and father, F. W. Williams, leading grocery The Marquette Club's evening is looked forward to with much pleasurable anticipation. It will no doubt lurgeably attended and no end of fun is planned. The married Mr. and Mrs. Jess Brown spent the afternoon in Muskegee visiting friends, the successful real estate men, purchased 100 successful fine oil land east of Tulsa, Okla. DES MOINES, IA. Special to THE FREEMAN: Mrs. Wm. Jones, who has been ill, is able to be out again...Mr. Charles Mitchell died at his home on Southwest Sixth street last Friday evening. Interment was in Glendale Cemetery Sunday afternoon...The many friends of Mr. Oliver Rivers will be shocked to learn of his death, which took place in Ohio a few days ago. The body will arrive in the city Monday evening.....Mr. Jerry L. Lucas entertained at his home last Sunday a few friends in honor of Mrs. Burdin and a Wednesday for Los Angeles, Cali. to make her a Arthur Brown left the city Wednesday evening for Atchison, Kans., to reside on a hill. His wife and son will join him later. Mr. Edward Comley, who has been visiting the city last week, returned to his home in Minnesota Tuesday evening. .....Mrs. Kenneth Hamilton, spending several days in the city, returned to her home in St. Paul Saturday. .....A number of Brown's friends surprised him at his home Tuesday evening. Conversation and cards over the principal features of the evening. Mr. Henry course luncheon was served. .....Mr. Henry the student of Cornell University, who won the St. Paul historical contest, and who will represent the interstate oratorical contest at The Neb., will deliver his famous oration, "The Race Problem" at the Corinthian Baptist Church, on next Friday evening. TYLER, TEX. TO THE FREEMAN. Hair. Henry, an old student of East Pennsylvania, will be early in michigan, and other northern NELSON'S HAIR, having visited in several on the face of the be will return to Ch your hair grow fast it may work... Miss Emma his as soft and supple as still last Saturday on it from splitting or breaking the Biggs. it that charm so long for be Academy, is still n's Hair Dressing of the miles east of the is clean. The roots of your hair will have miles south of you will be delighted with its delights of this city. You will be put in handmade four-ounce dresses in Tyler, up put in handmade four-ounce dresses in Tyler, like the lady holds in her hand. But of Texas you can't get it, send us 30 cents and to Mt. Ver- or sit right down and write us. Address RING CO., Richmond, Write Quick for Terms. SHIPP. The Glee Club gave a live concert Monday night for the bene. The A. M. E. Church. The concert witnessed all we went away rejoicing and pleased. The E. L. Green, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, holds services at the Masonic Hall on the second and fourth Sundays in each month. The audience, Green is trying to build, and asks the church him in his efforts to build a new church. Mr. Phillip Thomas left for Bessemer, Gla. to attend the funeral of Mrs. C. Gleason, and Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Knowles have moved home on East Nineteenth street, Mrs. Maria Prueft is very ill at this writing. Mr. Ben Parham left the city for Memphis, an employee at the rolling mill, got four hours left hand. Wednesday, March 16. The Freeman will be on hand every Saturday at Maddin & Allen's Pressing Shop, on second street. Get meals at the Star on Monday. Get meals at all meal hours, on Second street, next door to Madden & Allen's Pressing Shop. HON. WILLIAM T. VERNON HON. WILLIAM T. VERNON Concluded from Page One. humbest. He is, indeed, and in truth, a man of the people—"everybody's register of everybody's treasury." That Mr. Vernon is not only the youngest colored man who has attained the position of Register of the Treasury, but no man, for the past fifty years, has attained this office in the university, where he hibored forty years of age, his career promises even greater things for his race. His struggle from a one-room log cabin through the university, where he hibored pay his university, where he earned an educator and church leader to the highest place held by the race in America, is an inspiring study for the student to view his prospects "as through a glass darkly" because of the numerous obstacles that confront him. The history of the Negro race will never be complete. Sticky Sweating Palms after taking salts or cathartic waters—did you ever notice that weary all gone feeling the palms of your hands sweat and rotten taste in your mouth—Cathartic only move by sweating your bowels—Do a lot of hurt—Try a CASCARET and see how much better the job is done—how much better you feel. CASCARETS 10c a box for a week's treatment all druggists. Bigger hair in your mouth, month. PURE WHISKIES direct from the distillery Express Prepaid On all orders of not less than Four Quarts. Our prices are the same as heretofore, all express charges prepaid. We list a few as follows: 4 Qts. 6 Qts. 12 Qts. White Oak.....$4.00 $5.50 $10.50 Hamilton Club Rye.....4.00 5.50 10.50 Betterton's Old Corn.....4.00 5.50 10.50 Old Velvet.....3.50 5.00 9.25 Imperial Gin.....2.50 4.25 8.40 Tom Boy Gin.....3.00 3.50 6.75 Tennessee Lincoln Co.....2.50 3.50 6.75 Hamilton Co. Corn.....2.50 3.50 6.75 All shipments will be made direct from the DISTILLERY without extra charge. We do not prepay express on less than 4 quarts. Writr for special prices on Drums and Case Goods, or anything you may need. E. R. Betterton & Company Chattanooga, Tennessee. THE STAGE Additional Stage News on Page Six. Bert Williams will appear at Hammerstein's the week of April 18. Willie Richardson, the Mobile Kid, is making a big hit at the Belmont Street Theater at Pensacola. The Armes, Billy and Grace, the success of two continents, have sailed for America from London, England. Willie Owens has just closed a three month engagement at the Eldorado Theatres at Pensacola, and has joined the A. G. Allen Minstrels. H. L. Rawles, of the Lowery-Morgan Minstrels, is spending the time at Washington, D. C., pending the opening of the Walt Disney-Hagenbeck Circus at Peru, Ind., April 23. Sadie Pewee, of the team of Pewees, went through a serious operation at Cincinnati, O₂, and is getting along fine. She will rest this summer and resume work in the fall. The Cubanula Trio, Alberta Pieper, Grace Hoot and Laura Bailey, is meeting with much success at the Magnetic Theatre's week. Miss Bailey is owner and manager. Jennie Gallie, of the Lowery-Morgan Minstrel of the past season, has been the guest of friends for several days at Indianapolis, leaving Monday for Denver, Col., to join the Sells-Floto Circus. LaShe, the One, the Great, the Only, is now in Chicago, having opened at the Casino, with the Pekin to follow. He is singing "A Stalling Coon," and it has caught State street. Regards to all friends. The Whitney Musical Comedy Company will again be known as Barton and Wisewell's Southern direction of S. H. Dudley, with T. L. Corwell as manager of the company. Their tour will extend through forty weeks, covering all the Southern States and Pacific coast. S. Tutt and J. Hainer Tutt will be responsible for the show. They promise a brand new George Washington Bullion. The team of Porter and Russell have just closed a six weeks' engagement at the Olympic Theater, Charleston, S. C., and have now opened up in Atlanta, Ga., the famous movie theater the house by storm, singing "That Tantalizing Rag" and "That Chintown Rag," and when she gets through with those two songs and her cute acrobatic dance, she leaves the boys home. The house, the house. Porter puts on that comical song, "Tree Got a New Way to Walk Dat Cole Can't Catch On." They send best regards to friends in and out of the house and to the house from Baby Seals and William Benbow. Bradford and Bradford have closed a successful engagement at Norfolk, Va., Globe Theater. They opened Monday March 14, at the Dixie Theater, Richmond, Va., and made a decided hit singing their own songs.—Savannah Jane, "Take Me Back to Dear Old Georgia, Where I've Born," and Perry Bradford singing "When Jack Johnson Wins the Championship of the World," setting Richmond wild, Mrs. Venete Bradford sends regards to Sam Davis and Elizabeth Davis, Bradford sends regards to Slim Henderson, Prof. Mikel, Marion Brooks, and says where is Joe Brown and Single Billy Starks? This is our last week South. We open at the Orpheum, McKeesport, Pa., week of March 28. Lonnie Reed write care of Orpheum Theater. McKeesport, Pa., week of the 28th; week of April 4, Auditorium, Johnstown, Pa. IMPORTANT TO MEMBERS. The constitution and by-laws of the C. V. B. A. have been issued. All members ocean seems same and sending twenty-five five. New York. V. B. A. B. 56th avenue. New York. LEES ARE CLEVER PLAYERS. About as clever and entertaining team of young girls as one ever gets to see, Misses Covetta and Ernestine Lee, who are playing with the Dixie Students. Their work now shows brightness and ability and gives promise of developing to clever PEKIN THEATER. TULSA. OKLA. The Polk Theater has three shows—main show, Tulsa Branch, Muskegee, and Oklahoma City. They are meeting with the orchestra, the brass section, the Williams and Moss are the originators of the latest and most popular song hit, "Hoghead, Chicken and 'Possum.' Brookes is the contortionist; Walt Disney is the walker; John F. Gibbs is the saltwater drum; Forbes Gibbs is pianist. HARRY FIDLER GAINS WEIGHT WHILE ILL. What do you think of a man gaining in weight while sick? Well, that is what Harry Filler, of the Fidler and Shelton team, did while the boys were laying off a account of Harry's illness. And what did he do? He was told his manager was told of the fact he added the famous two that it was best that they resume work directly, and they did. WILL ATTEND SUMNER LEAGUE MINSTREL. Filker and Shelton have a few more weeks in the East, and will open the 18th of June on the Denver Orpheum Circuit, closing on the Chicago. They will pass through Indianapolis, on route West, to see the Summer League Minstrel, as Mr. Shelton was the founder of same. After closing in Chicago, having received many good offers. CROWDS SEE GOOD PLAY AT TAFT THEATER. The show is good this week, and there are splendid crowds attend. The opening skit, entitled *Mayor of Coontown*, went to the leading comedy role. The Mr. Tylar got all he could out of his small part. The Mr. Tylar was very good, especially those Misses Bainbridge and Hopkins sang, much of the launches should be performed for producing such a successful play as *Mayor of Coontown*." John Clark, Jr., Elmore Taylor and Jess Pelle, and regards to Eugene Clarke and bunch. SAYS TAYLOR AND GREEN ARE TRUE ARTISTS. Mr. Albert Smith, the well-known manuscriptor of the Edward Gaither theatrical interment, is the name of Green and Stewart—Clifford Theater—which appeared at the Gaither Theater. Green and Stewart recently, said: "Green and Stewart ever had in our house. With their songs and funny sayings they are on top. It will always town in an upstair. It will only lay." the Western Vaudelleville Association will take this act. I must say we, as a race of people, should be proud of this act, known as Clifford Green and Dollie Stewart. SIMMS AND MAYO GOING BIG. Nothing to it. Why, Joe Simms is still delivering the goods in a great way, from what we can figure. Joe is of the team of Simms and Mayo, and he writes: "We are busy now on the Metropolitan Circuit, in Illinois, doing nicely everywhere. When we close this time we ex- tend to take some Western vaudeville association. We are going to A. Brooks Billie King and Earthquake." By that we may hope to see the clever pair before long. Joe says he is going to take special interest in our campaign for 500 subscribers, and will start immediately, by way of Joe, if he means it, and we think he does. WHITNEY MUSICAL COMEDY COM PANY. The Whitney Musical Comedy Company is still making a hit in Indiana. It is conceded to be the most successful company in the State. S.uttie Whitney and J.annie Brooks are among the friends of their friends from Logansport, Harry Brooks, Geo.C. Parker, Jim Turner and Bert Acres were among the many. Next week the Tutt Brothers will appear in the town, Logansport. Their many friends, which are here are expected to give them a royal reception. Mabe Brown is convalescing from a severe attack of la gripe. Miss Ethel Marshall, Miss Babe Brown and Halie Dean made efficient understudies for the different shows. THE RUBY THEATER, GALVESTON TEXAS. Everything is running nicely and everybody is well pleased with our new stage manager, Tom Hicks, who is sending them away nightly with smiling faces. That all-around team of the Center, Geo. and Annie, are back and still holding their own. Marie Jackson, our singing soubrette, is still a card, and that old-timer, Edward L. Howard, of the team of the Merry Howe, the team that has been awfully dressed team that has ever played the State of Texas, is our straight man. All send regards to Chintz and Ella Moore, Poor Boy, Mable Johnston and Kegg Boy, Mable Ransom, and Paul and Mamie Carter. THE AUDITORIUM, AT PHILADEL PHIA. Business has begun to assume normal proportions, now that the great labor strike promises the settlement the company is agitating through the Auditorium, as before the strike was declared. The box office was closed twice on Wednesday evening and three times on Saturday evening, with the reception at the entrance so much for the character of the performances being given at this house. The week of March 4, the Skimmers, certain musicians, received the bill and the great receptions they received attested their popularity. The supporting bill included Walter Emory, in a new charming singing act, and Miss Carrie White, in illustrated songs. For the week of March 5, the act, feature the bill, and are supported by the Seven Dancing Dolls, in an original musical treat, "School Days"; Robbins and Robbins, Frank and Bessie, in a black-face comedy, Jack, and Arthur Jones, the installments. THE GLOBE THEATER, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA. We are still doing the business. Every member in the bunch is a winner in his or her line of work. Among the number are Williams and Shackelford, who are a scream from start to finish. Next is that sweet little singer, Miss Ray Nickels, whose voice is above the average, and she knows just how to use it. Watson and Watson have also scored a hit, singing "I'm Crazy 'bout the Girl that Wears the Mary Jane." Mr. Brown, of the famous Dixie Trio, the baritone, is still with us, and gets his. Last, but not least, comes our stage manager, Sam Davis, who revolves get credit for his funny productions. Sam is a comedian that knows how to win the audience. He gets a scream as soon as he shows his head from behind the wings. He always leaves the ladies something to think and laugh over, and the boys something new to whistle. This week they are whistling Marlon Cook's late song success, "Mammy's Lasses" and "Candy Child." Sam is no more called "Amno, but " Lasses Can Child "That All." Regards to Bradford and Bradford, Means and Williams. Would like to hear from them. PEKIN THEATER AT SAVANNAH, GEORGIA This is the only colored place of amusement now open in Savannah, and is located at 625 West Broad street. The opening is at 625 West Broad street. "Jim Green's Tailor Shop." Our roster shows Jas. Crosby, featuring that beautiful song, "Jim -A-deDeff." Also we have the Allens, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Mr., and the Allen's, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. composition, "Tantalizing Brown." The Payne sisters are a big hit on the bill, singing "Glad I Met You" and "Spaghetti Row." The team of Johnson and Wattles is in "Bon Bon Buddie" and them. Mrs. Wattles is a dream singing "Carissimum" and "Tale of Woe." Baby Watts is—nuff said; takes three and four encores in "Bon Bon Buddie" and "The Chocolate Drops." Bon Bon Buddie is a stone, numbered in the place of high talent. We also have Prof. John C. Heywood's orchestra, playing some of the latest selections. Prof. Heywood, leader, violinist; Mrs. Virginia Middleton, plant manager; Mrs. William Drumtreu, Samuel Middleton, concertist; Mr. E. F. Davis, trombone. The bunch wishes to be remembered to all friends in and out of the profession. Mr. W. Stiles, manager, and Mr. J. E. Rogers, stage carpenter. THE AIRDOME THEATER, JACK SONVILLE, FLA. Joal & Watts, Proprietors and Managers. The week of March 14 at the Airdome started all of Jacksonville to talking about the shows offered in this popular amusement resort. The two shows a night, with their popular prices, 10 and 20 cents, just hit the amusement seeker. The show was the first show of the week, managed to prove that Mr. Joel is fast pushing to the front as a successful manager. The show offered this week has proved a winner. It opens with a forty-minute plateflet by Marion A. Brooks, with Slim Henderson, supported by Miss Thessera through the show. Stewart Miss Lena, Wiggins, Messrs. Lew Kenner, John Lewis, Jack Wiggins and J. W. Ellis. Mr. Henderson extended himself in this funny little farce, and at the finish he and his supportors were very close to each other, the curtain calls, something unknown in this house. Much can be said of Mr. Henderson's admirable support. Miss Burroughs, as his wife, proved herself still as being a clever hand-her of lines, and her conception of Mr. Henderson's comedy. Miss Stewart, as the dainty housemaid, introduced a new character to the patrons of the Airdome, and will make many friends for her clever work. The show was the first title to come to the part. This little and the manner and pains work at heart, from the manner and pains, and will soon grow popular. Oh, THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. that Miss Wiggens! She is as useful in a playlet as she is to her partner, Jack, in their act. She is very pleasing. Messrs. Kenner and Lewis again showed their skills as she is to her sketch, and in a small dramatic situation, which they interpolated, brought from the gallery gods a big round of applause. J. last week so successfully, has again made good as the head of a rough gang about town. The second week of Wiggens and Wiggens has found them going bigger than last week, start dancing, look through dancing, but the clever Jack was joking with them the first week, and Jack has the nerve to say that on his third and last week, start dancing. Look came that awful Earthquake, Mr. Billy Earthquake closed the show again. This time with a purely local sketch, "To Oakland" and "Mid' Thomas" start dancing. Oakland is a small colored settlement just out of Jacksonville, and the idea is built around to fit Mr. Earthquake, and he just made sure of working can imagine how many pistol shots are fired, and somebody must be killed or badly beaten up. He is supported by Mr. Kenner and the entire community. Oakland is a small colored settlement just out of Jacksonville, and they can be heard on the streets every day. Theodore Dudley has created many bywords in Jacksonville, and they can be heard on the streets every day. Theodore Dudley closes this week to take charge of the band and orchestra for Kersands' Big Minstrels, under canvas. He will be successful, and one wishes Mr. Dudley success in his new enterprise. John Young sends regards to Eugene Clark and wife, Richard Mathers, and Dick Orrette and Dick Thomas, of New York came in town this week for rehearsals with Kersands' shows. ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR "IDA MAY." We are in Mississippi this week, and everybody is well. German White, acrobatic comedian, joined recently. He imitates the team of White and Perry, doing a silence and fun turn, in which Mr. White holds the audience in spellbound amazement and smiles and saddens usaltails. Then Mr. Perry the house aplaying with his funny comedy, Robert Miller and Wm. Tuba) the spective homes, March 20, to visit friends, H. S. Smith is back, after a delightful trip to Savannah, Ga., Master Cliffon Boyd (the great success with his contortions, never failing to score, C. Adam La Rose is singing "My Little Kangaroo" with great success, G. B. he is remembered to the profession. He still holds his own with his instrument. Chas. Laurendine, trap drummer, of Mobile, Ala., joined recently, and has proven himself a musician, to all friends. The Dixie Quartette, composed of Messrs. Philip Williams (first tenor), W. A. Dixon (second tenor), J. B. Bass (second bass), acquit themselves with great credit night, singing everything from classical to ragtime. The company regards to B. F. Stevens and Joe Miller. PEOPLE'S THEATER AT HOUSTON, TEXAS. "The Georgia Honey Boy." Billy Henderson, is back again, knocking 'em out with his latest composition, *And And And*. The band is To-day, scream? Why, certainly. As the word implies, "Bill" knows what to do, and has a company of full-fledged performers, that artists Love their living lady and characters; Agile Tansel, soubrette; Dotty Mobley, soprano; Baby Cleo, the little dancing Lady; the George Moley, leading comedian; Frank Tansel, second comedian; Elbert White, baritone and assistant straight; Billy Henderson, the George Moley, leading comedian; The company this week is seen to advantage in the great dramatic success, *Railroad and Miss Gussie Love playing heavies*. The Mobleys, as well as the Tansels and Elbert White, are just cleaning up. Prof. Jeff Moley, with Geo. Williams, America's foremost and famous trap drummer, are more than holding their own in the orchestra pit. Henderson would like to hear from Wm Benbow, The Temple bunch at New Orleans, The Exchange at Jacksonville, Fla., also Happy Howe, Billy Billy Kerber, HendersonPeople's Theater, Houston, Tex. 211 Milam street. WAYNE, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. On last Tuesday evening the Alpha Lycum was visited by J. C. Price, of Philadelphia. A fine program was rendered to a large crowd, and the M. Jay Hazel of Pottstown, Pa., now residing here, is one of the A. L. able speakers...Mr. E. Mitchell gave a whistle and stag party on Friday at his home in Pottstown. A Tayler Cranberry, N. J., at Mt. Pleasant...If you wish to learn something about your home read The Freeman—on sale every Saturday at Rancho Holly and Redmond's grocery store, Mt. Pleasant, or a card to J. H. Gardiner, Waynewood, will bring one to your residence, or sequester in this paper. Tally & Reli will open a new hotel and cafe ... Miss Annie Williams will soon have her cards out announcing a concert and box social was given on Thursday evening, March 17, at Rev J. H. Ringgold's, management of Mrs. Long... The novelty ball at Union Hall, Thursday night, girls from Bryn Mawr, West Chester, Philadelphia, Pa., and Riverton, N. J. DALLAS, TEX. Special to THE FREEMAN. The joint committee of K. of P. lodges has selected Fair Park Auditorium for the Thanksgiving exercises, which will be held in the future. The excellent program will be rendered and every department of the order will be represented. The public will be provided with, plenty of seats; Miss Lucile Browne, city attorney; Mrs. Beth Browne in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she will reside in the future. Prof. K. W. Hardy will leave this city for Washington, D. C. with the intention of taking examinations in the future. Mr. William and D. W. Hardin were called to East Texas last Monday to attend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. Browne, in sympathy. They are in deep sympathy with the bereaved ones in their sad hours. The remains of Lonnie Scott were laid to rest in Tennessean Freeman representative found subscribers in the parlors of the Lasso Club and was shown through the Booth section by Sec. of the Senate. Williams at the Texas Social, We found the manager too busy improving new boxes and generally overhauling every room and goers. At the Guess Who James and Lane were as busy as bees looking after the installing of new mission furniture, easy chairs, more new books and decorations. At the Booker T. Washington in the library so that the members can be better accommodated in the future. So if you live in the West and visit Dallas, get busy, take out a membership and visit some while making your rounds. You will see Jo. Tangle Eve Ogle, Froncell Loule, Dillingham Lane, Lane Dayle and others of the clubs. The local talent in Dallas is comparing very favorably with that to be known and will be in the future. People at Mt. Rose, St. John, New Hampshire, Macedonia, Gallilee, Free Will, St. James, Faenuing Chapel, St. Paul, Bethany and every inch of the city. Pear in the various programs from time to time are making progress in the right way for the race and a deserving people. CHICAGO. ILL. Mrs. Lillian Wilson left the city Tuesday en route to Olivet, Tenn. to visit her mother, who is ill with pneumonia. She is home for the next week, and it is the sin core desire of her friends that she will be able to resume her former sphere....The funeral services of Mr. Albert McIntosh March 19, and were large at Saturday, March 19, and were large at Saturday, Mrs. Dempsey, just buried her husband, Mr. D. J. Dempsey, who has been a man carried for a number of years, on his way to the funeral of his friend the friends of Mrs. Dempsey that she bears up well under the strain....Hon. W. T. Vernon passed through the city and was warmly greeted by all who knew him. He was an Karen of relatives...A goodly number of our colored citizens of Chicago are moving out to the island. Ill. Many have bought land and are moving to the countryside getting along nicely. The vicinity is growing rapidly and bide fair to become one of the leading suburban colored villages in the island. Illinois gave quite an interesting lecture at Zion Church Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. He pointed out many evils that many ways to drink curse and showed in many ways how to compulsively purchase an interest in this drink could so comfortably supply many families with the necessities of life....Mr. and Mrs. Day. 3531 Dear friend, the compulsions purchasing a home, and hope that future to be comfortably settled therein ...the musicale given at the piano store ...the L. Gale & Co. Friday evening, March 18, 2014, unanticipated. The program rendered was extraordinary and every one seemed to pleased and in high spirits. There were two pianos, a piano and a pianos, phonographs, organs, etc., ...the Bishop G. L. Blackwell, of Zion A. M. E. Umpter, will preach a nobile sermon on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., time the revival choir will sing. On Thursday evening a banquet will be ten- ed in his honor. Among the guests will be blacks Rev. Colbert and wife and others, Mrs. Ida Bell, of Clarksville, Tenn., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Mawethers, has been at 7th street, will be given an Easter breakfast, will be friends at the home of Mrs. Dannie Ray- jor, 2850 Street street, Mrs. Bell will be Sunday night for Seattle, Wash. where she will be three weeks visiting relatives, then go to Winnipeg, Mann- or the summer. Special to THE FREEMAN Misses Gertrude and Onorhese Walton entertained last Wednesday evening at 5:30 at their home on South Patterson's Main Road on the Miss First Marshall, of Savannah, the capital of the small-scale "Alconum" and the "Alconum" of the "Alconum" was rendered by some of those who were ordered by the two-five guests were present, this evening, the first of the events of the season. Miss Marshall was also entertained by Miss Susie Duncan at her home in North America, where he was the evening, there being about fifteen. The table was beautifully decorated with palms and lilies. Miss Beulah was the second of the two-five guests. Miss Marshall at her own home Jackie had considerable crowd-whelming at 7:00 a.m., and was present and all were highly entertained. Mrs. Ranges, of Savannah, also were so articulating. Miss Marshall was a afternoon for the city Wednesday afternoon for Baimbridge to visit the level of his home. The city was 10 minutes away from the city. Mrs. L. Morton, of Brunswick, spent week-end the city. After having spent six or eight months in Atlanta, Macon, Polk and Grange, Mr. C. W. Thomas, the well-known herbs he turned to the city and resumed his duty at the city. Mr. Arthur Duncan has returned to his home for the next month. The city was at the age of 25. The Phillie Wheatley Club gave an entertainment at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Thursday night for the benefit of erecting a home to the head of the Valdosta. Dr. M. H. Robb has left Valdosta for Quinlan to practice in that city. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CAN Special to THE FREEMAN C. W. Thompson arrived last week from Winwright, and intends making his home in this city. B. F. Jones, of Lashburn,�Barkton, Hawn, The in the city last week, visiting the nephew, Arthur, who was in the city last week, running in Mr. Grant's place on the Mainland Northern M. Grant being sick in bed, but is much better at writing... Prof. Jones, recently from Charlevy, Okla., left last week for Morrinville on a business trip. Edward now who was last week's pool of water, from a collapse, and was moved to the Misercordia Hospital, where he was treated by Dr. J. R. L. Christian. Mr. Green, who has been at work for Mr. Kirk, was in from his homestead last week. Mr. Green, of Winnipeg, was in the city last week. The "Alberta Red," a new monthly magazine of Alberta, and pub- ance last month. ..Arthur Golden was in the city for about a week from his homestead at Jarrow on business and to the home of John W. W. and Anna Paris, of Calgary, arrived last week and expects to make her home here. Z. W. Mitchell has purchased a new ten-month house at 547 Sutherland street, and has been at work at the The New York Times, moved that Mr. and Mrs. Shackelford of Winnipeg, are to move to Edmonton. Perhaps the largest funeral that Edmonton has is the new home on the road, the general of the late Mr. Morris, who was engaged in real estate business in this city for a number of years back. He came to inspections at the 100th of the 1900s. Mrs. Pierson is much better at this writing and is the only one to be on the hospital in a few days. Leave all news of the business is the most important changes of address, or any complain of not receiving The Freeman, etc. with Clifford H. Mitchell, the Edmonton correspondent. Call at 240 Jasper Avenue East. 845. 1. June 1637, or address P.O. Box 85. PENSACOLA, FLA Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. John Hays, who resides near the Big Bayon, received a very painful wound last Saturday, which caused him to lose all of his fingers by an accidental discharge left last Sunday for Mobile, after spending a very pleasant stay here with friends.....Mr. Robert Taylor, of New York, is married and is shaking hands with his numerous old friends.....A meeting of the Pensacola Business League will be held Monday, March 21, and plans to entertain the students while are very interesting, program which was reserved President A. L. Birksey presided and those that attended are very much pleased with the work of the teachers.....A meeting of the Eventure night and plans were made to entertain their friends on the 30th with an Easter entertainment at the K. of P. Hall. This event and only those that present their invitations at the door are admitted....The banquet given by the Court of Alanthes last Wednesday night in honor of Mrs. B. Reedville will be attended and a delightful time was enjoyed....The Pensacola High and the Pensacola Normal met last Friday after a banquet. The high school was defeated by a score of 3 to 2. At the end of six innings the umpire declared the game forfeited in favor of the Normals or accounted for the loss of the high school team to return to the field after a long argument for the reversal of a decision. EVANSVILLE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN The $9,000 building, the gift in part of Maj. A. C. Rosencrantz, to the colored Y. M. C. A., is being renovated and put along religious gymnasium, literary and musical lines. The chairman of the board of management, M. A. Davis, of the Clark University, will be unturned to increase the membership and make the work a new life to greater effect. The sitting elder of the Evansville School, M. A. E. Church Conference of Indiana, was in the city Saturday on business . . . and the Rev. Cassie officiated Sunday night at Fifth Avenue, the university's successful revival at Liberty Baptist Church. . . The Hon. W. A. Gaines is in the city looking after his business interruption, and the ungrilled visitor, whose title address at Sumner League Minstrel and Promenade TOMLINSON HALL, THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 31ST. This will be one of the greatest entertainments ever given by that POPULAR ORGANIZATION. The Best Selling Picture for 1910 Jack Johnson In soft Multi-Tone, the new process of reproducing photographic tones showing the Champion of the World in fighting trim, his birth place and one of his racing information. For example, the nationality of Champion of the World is In fact, all look up to a champion regardless of nationality or race. Champion will want this picture. Order at once, for this is the greatest selling picture that has been published in years. Now while the coming fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries is at a white heat, act quickly and be the first in your locality to handle this picture. Size 16x20 inches. Price with in reach of all. Send TWO DIMES. Special prices to agents. Agents wanted everywhere. Send money to R. E. Patten, 1008 Center St., Des Moines, Iowa. P. S. Be sure to wrap the money in paper before enclosing. WANTED! At all times, first class performers in all lines of Vaudeville and Novelty acts. State time and character of act. Photographs desired if possible. Good costumes a positive and imperative part of the engagement. Boozers save stamps. Address LUNA PARK THEATRE, 99 Decatur Street, Atlanta, Ga. WANTED! Immediately First Class Orchestra Leader who doubles band; also strong cornet for band and orchestra. Long engagement to the right people, as this show never closes. You must be gentlemen and thorough musicians, and make your salary right, as you get it every Sunday morning. 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Survive, spring, turn and Mail Wagons, Carts and farness at actual factory prices. We sell DIRECT and save you the dealer's profits. Don't delay. Write today. SAVE while you pay. Dept. D 41 South Foryth Street, Atlanta, Georgia. the Y, M. C, A. Sunday before last will be long remembered...Rev, W. H. Anderson celebrated his fortieth anniversary in the work of the gospel on Sunday, the day of the testimonials of those who knew him and are associated with him, we glean that his entire life has been one of service to God and to his fellow man, and that he is held in high esteem by all. The personnel of the new church are all devoted to the M. A. as is follows: M. A. Davis, Prof. J. D. Cox, P. T. Miller, Lawyer Wilson, H. D. Smith, Dr. J. J. Jackson, Dr. G. Buckner, J. T. Roberts, J. W. Waddy, Jas. Jackson, J. W. Waddy, Jas. Powell. The above body solitizes the membership of every Negro in the city for the Association. ST. LOUIS. MO. Special to THE FREEMAN One of the happy society events of the past week was the wedding of Mrs. Ham- lise, the popular bass soloist of Union Memorial Chapel, Hazel McKinney.....Miss Halle R. Brown appears this week at St. Paul A. llege, the newsworthy lecture before Quinn Chapel Church deaver Society Sunday evening was very much appreciated....The Swastika Club, Church is preparing for grand Green Baptist Church, Parker, of Pleasant Green Baptist Church, is having much success in his revival效 ening in the Mississippi river on Easter Sunday....Mrs. Molle Gray has returned come after a visit to relatives in Caps ular florist, is meeting with much success. Miss Mattle Jenkins, one of our city grand concert and military drill contes given Monday night at Douglass Hall for the benefit of Lane Tabernacle building of Union Memorial Chapel, Brotherhood Club of Union Memorial Chapel, to give Rev. Abbott, the pastor, and District Superintendent Gillum a grand reception. The Knight Templars will be visiting the Easter Sunday at the Masonic Temple. CLARKSVILLE, TENN Special to THE FREEMAN 20, in Nashville. Team... Sunday, March 20, in Nashville. Team... Miss Lucy Broadlea was married to Mr. Alex Jud- dens. The couple met at the Manuel Wisdom is quite ill at his home on the street... Mr. Claton Cross is very ill... ... Mary Chapel celebrated Palm Sunday, March 11. The couple met. They also gave an entertainment Monday night, March 21 which was very much enjoyed. ... Miss Alice Perry was married to Mr. Louis Tuesday, March 15, and buried. ADDINGTON, OHIO. Palm Sunday was well conducted at the Second Baptist Church Sunday evening. The pastor, Rev. S. D. Saunders, made an able address on the subject "And Palms in Their Hands." Mrs. E. L. Boyer and Mrs. Martha Davis sang several beautiful selections amid the waving of palms, which were well received. The day was an ideal one and the attendance was good. The revival will continue for an indefinite period. Much good has been accomplished along that line. Rev. J. P. Moore, of Cincinnati, has been assisting in the meetings... The Freeman agent desires to have all news items left at the most convenient places and the same will receive prompt attention. Do not fall... Quite, a number from here attended the baptizing at Delhi Sunday. NOTICE. First-class shows, minstrel companies and vaudeville artists, communicate with Pekin Theater, Hot Springs, Ark., 420 Malvern avenue. AT LIBERTY. J. Frank Ross, stage carpenter and electrical engineer, and Smith's Drug Store, Greenville, S.C. 5 LOOK! LOOK! If you haven't got it get it. At once, the latest Coen craze success entitled, "A Stalling Coon," by Bert Davis and Harry McHall. Price 25 cents. Address Invalid, Westgard's music store, Duluth, Minn. Free copy and orchestration no professions. Grants. No programs. No Coen Davis and McHall Office. No. 1221 Fourth St., Superior, Wis. ROUTE. 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Describe your trouble and free medical advice given. THE STAGE 6 FROM OVER THE FOOTLIGHTS. There is much that can be said of the life of J. Ed Green that is worthy of mention at all times. While he may not always have been original in his play-wrighting efforts, there was much evacuations of the policy to the peculiarities and he had his weaknesses, but he was not without ability. He was born to lead in his profession and he did so. He knew the stage better than anything else, and there he succeeded in a short work. While he has borrowed a few lines or scenes from others for his plays, it could have been that the same ideas that struck others writers came to him at the self same time. The war scene in "Captain Rufus" could have been as original with Mr. Green with Cole & Johnson and their "Shoo-Fly Regiment." Passing that, no one will say that the late Mr. Green was not the real Belasco of the race when it came to stage, directing, training, acting, etc. In fact, he was great in himself when he came to classic comedy roles. He was a John Drew in this art. Personally, we found him to be a determined forceful man, one who made every effort to get the most out of life. He was serious and yet he was a jolly disposition. He found his laughter and he may his son's rows cheerfully. He was a strength to the race. Mabel Brown, with the Whitney Musical Comedy Company, now filling the vacancy left open by the leading lady, is pleasing as she possibly can, so far conversation goes. First, she likes to tell you all about the motives of our great stars and then she likes to tell you what she wants to do, and then she tells her what you think of her. Do you think she has a good voice? Does she dance well enough? Finally, should she continue her career? "While we are young, we look large and we look so beautiful you make you say, 'I know you are going to clean up everything and become the whole 'milky way' of the universe,'" she depict your future in great array. She shows you that she is very earnest in everything she says and does. Just now Musical Comedy begins to simile like she-for-certain will, and so she will certainly make it and that day cannot be very far off. Tenor singers are not very plentiful these days. When theatrical managers of judgment hear of a good singer who is libing they are in the same place, they are in the same way as him paying little heat to high salaries that are demanded. Here in Indianapolis we have a young man, Mr. Russell Smith, 602 West Eleventh street, who has a fine 100th place. Mr. Russell Smith discovers that he could sing set about securing a good musical education at the hands of one of the most gifted vocal leaders. The唱er is in his studies and is developing into one of the best soloists that the music critics in these parts have ever heard. He has one of the most spirited, animating way to understand the importance that he heard. Mr. Smith resorts to the mellow, color-tone effect to arouse his audience. He does not fear to let you know what he is singing about and make a demystification of using a tender expressions in his voice when coming to grace notes, sturs and minor chords. Fact is, you feel like slapping him on the back then. You know the way he is going to do it, and you feel in musical circles before many moons. I have heard that he is being sought by several of our big road shows, especially solo. Johnson, who is a dept of music, is not kind with whether Mr. Smith will accept the offer. However, I will say that he would make an excellent singer in any high-class, musical organization. Music seems to be the only one to be in the same place. You and I, in impossibility to not rate him as one of the best lyric tenors living. COMEDIAN OF TEXAS BIRTH S. H. Dudley Will Promote Three Shoy Companies. By Cary B. Lewis. The Lone Star State lively, over thirty years ago gave birth to two babes of the Negro race, and today they are known throughout America. One by his constant training, science, physical and ability to knock out his opponents in the prize ring, has become the greatest prize fighter of the age and holds the world's championship. The other by his natural ability, keenness, nature, drollness of action, success as a dian, has become king of funmakers. One is Johnson and the other S. H. Dudley. One with his mighty right and heavy left, has traveled from ocean to ocean, ringside giving his race the everlasting credit of producing the greatest fistic warrior the world has ever seen. The other has travelled from ocean to ocean, theatre-goers to scream with laughter and be pronounced by managers, press and people as the premier comedian of the dua. Both have been fond of athletic sports and outdoor exercises. While one liked to battle with his fists, the other liked to spur a steed on to victory. They loved the open air and sunshine, and this in many respects accounts for their good health. Mr. Dudley's ambition has been to supervise and promote a number of colored shows, feeling that as a comedian he has pleased the public for so many years by making his work a major judge of public demands in the way of amusement than any other manager, and therefore conscious of his ability to direct and draw out the best that is in others he is and amends the highest competences raised to the highest possible standard of efficiency. In this fond desire of his, he has received the highest encouragement from Messrs. Barton and Wiswell, Stair, Havelrn and illum, and has financed other similar amusement companies that are making the various circuits. Mr. Dudley is one great comedian who tries to see that his rise above him utterly without envy, who smoothes but never obstructs the pathway of others to fame and fortune. He has undertaken in his humble way the highest development value he ever achieved. Conscious of his own talents, feeling that his place is secure in the public estimation, he conceives the superiority of those above him and beckons those beneath him to come upward in the future. In a fair criticism of any one's life, one should not only disclose his merits, but we should also lay bear his faults and show that he is not a number of years, we can say his vices are only the shadows that his virtues cast, and he is known throughout the professional world, both white and colored, as a man who nates the slime that sticks to his deeds. The creed of his life is that happiness is the aim and end of human existence, and that happiness makes other people happy, and hence he views events that transpire under his observation from the human side, noting incongruity in his life, hoping to hope to make "dimples enough in the cheeks of the world to catch and hold and glorify all tears of grief." The stage, the event, the influence among the people in the world, and no agency in our civil- ization has done as much to present to the colored race its weaknesses, follies and higher and better things, than that noble army of actors, many who have gone before, who have grown to grow how others see him, and enable him to have self-consciousness that begets habits of introspection which lead to nobler actions. Among the galaxy of stars the first major mission is He was born of humble parentage at the capital of Texas. He became a student in the mime town that attracted his attention or enlisted his interest but athletic sports and outdoor exercise. He became enamored with the exhilaration that he experienced in the State Fair he was given a mount. He piloted Moonlight to victory, the first race he won in the state. The turf he became acquainted with a man who, appreciating his wit, induced him to join a medicine show held on the street of Bones. Bones Should Rise Again, with such effect and spirit that many of the people thought him inspired. Having success made him feel that his talent demanded a wider field than a medicine wagon; therefore he joined a company—was billed for a stump speech which was met with hilarious roars Subsequent to that he was in demand in variety shows and at music halls. It was then that Dudley and Andrews 'Ideal Week' won the top prize for an four weeks of wild-cat starring and sustaining, and then became stranded. The company disbanded with a base drum and a Jew's harp. Defeated and undaunted, he moved to the theatre at once to organize the Dudley Georgia Minstrels, which interested a number of substantial citizens of Galveston to furnish the capital. The next we beat of students, T. Wheeler and St. students, and afterwards he went into vaudeville with the famous Tom McNtosh, heading the "Hot Old Time in Dixie." With Sam J. Corker, Jr., he joined the group in 1971. In the Earnd and Middle Atlantic States. The next year he was crowned "King Rastus" in an all-star cast, which was the greatest colored aggregation of the age. He met net without the encouragement and advice of a woman. The real substantial rise of Mr. Dudley was when he joined with Miss Bertie Ormes, who became his wife. They met together, with Dudley singing that one-time famous song "Good Morning, Carrie." He worked with Billy Kersands and for two seasons took out this company himself and made it a success where others In 1895, with Mrs. Dudley, he launched the "Smart Set." For six years the aggregation has been on the road and has met with success. Today he is playing "His Honor the Barber." It is the best show he has ever faced. Today Mr. Dudley is planning for two other colored shows for next season. On account of his shrewd ability and keen JOHN H. HARRIS S. H. DUDLEY. insight into the business side of the theatrical profession, his friends predict for him great success. In the movie his life is his wife and son. Mrs. Dudley travels with the show, taking a principal part in the company. Sherman J. is in Chicago in the public schools. people claim that Mr. Dudley should cease using burnt cork. They seem to forget that it is the aim of the play to show the wit and humor of this sort of Negro, and on the stage at the same time there are forty others who are reified, Negro, and on the stage of this kind of wit and humor, there would be no Williams, Dudley, Cole or Steward, and colored actors could never reach the foreground. While Mr. Dudley is busy arranging business matters for the next season's shows, he is also planning to have a special car to run out to the Jeffries-Johnsonerie. From the indications he will accompany or may work with him, another person on him the trip. It is Mr. Jack Johnson's desire that Mr. Dudley be at the ringside during the coming great contest. It is our hope and fondest wish that Mr. Dudley be at the ringside and the other the victor on the stage. LOWERY SHOW DOPE. Oh, you Lowery! Maybe Charley Beechum ain't comin'' Fred Garland does the gentleman act in a highly appreciative way as inter- course. Didn't Hattie Garland give you some voice? Abbie Mitchell can't beat it. Tony Barefield is the goods when it comes to going down deep in the sea. Carl Gilber won everybody by lookin- ing at him. Isn't Blanche Beechum the card? She can interest other Charles. Those May boys are to be watched. As his name implies, he believes in getting the job. H. L. Rawles says, "Let me get next to the best Mozart has. Although I am a little bald, I am not old by any means. I am not being the goods in every respect—Junk." Wood Knox, Simmons and George Slaughter are the goods.-Morgan, THE GALLERY GOD SEES THE CHOCOLATE DROPS. Some few nights ago I wended my way to the Colonial Theatre, one of the new venues in the city, contemned by the vaudeville playhouse, that is booked by William Morris, where I had the pleasure of witnessing King and Bailey and the "Chocolate Drops" after a weary climb of the stairs. In these days and times it is surely a hard proposition to single out a colored act that can, in any way, compare with the other acts in harmony in the title, with dress, acting, dancing and singing. Everything seems to fit so neatly that one wonders why I should not purpose it so well serves. A sort of electric shock took possession of me when the curtain arose on that act that held me until the end of the dance. My eyes from the dazzle that came before me as those four beautiful "Chocolate Drops" came on in the beginning, but I found it impossible because I was too young to artificially stimulate them. We were artists as I figured, and I figured THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. A. E. ELVIS "SLIM" MASON. P. G. LOWERY AND MORGAN'S MIGHTY MINISTRELS INVADE THE CITY. After playing the smaller towns and villages, the well-known Lowery-Morgan Mighty Minstrels invaded this city, the Mighty Minstrels Indiana and caused the business men of Indiana to cause a day for their employees, and allowing all those who appreciate clever acting and beautiful voices go and see and hear the Mighty Minstrels Lowery-Morgan Minstrels. Monday of this week was a gala day for the P. G. Lowery & Morgan's Minstrels, for they attracted the city's population of both colors. Prof. P. G. Lowery was at 10:50 a.m. m. Everybody stopped in the midst of their daily tolist to listen to that great band led by Prof. Lowery. At the head of the parade was Mr. Elwood C. Minstrels, m. Everybody sentatives of the management, in a decorated carriage. A halt was made at The Freeman office, where a band concert was given, which was enjoyed by over a thousand. The parade of the minstrels was to the city what Barmum & Bailey's parade is to the largest city in the West. Everybody turned out, despite the cloudy, cold weather performances were given at Tulson Hall. As a critic of the very important performance, I sat down to see a good, clean performance, a靖స్తైవ, and truly a good one that was not only a direct or an unscented man. Lowery and Anatole Victor opened up the performance with a telling cleverness of musical talent in operatic. The talkers of the town, in the long violinist, was at once established, and the audience did not refuse to give him and his selection of musicians a great deal of applause. That struck the sightseer force which was the way which the company went through their opening chorus in a very "stay" manner. Junk Edwards Slim Mason, Logan Kitchen and the唱er were at the same time in a very credible way. This is a quarrel that is bound to win in every way that is plausible, in a humorous way, to influence him by going public. What struck the audience? The effort to entertain that the Beechumes—Charles and Blanche—tried to make and did not fall short through the performance in the after-thought. Glores began as a real performer that showed up throughout the evening When Toney Barefoot's sang "Down in the Deep Letters," he was very so, and he because he delivered the goods. Not because of this city being her home town that the critical public saw fit to praise the public and be a good one, he found in a real artist that the rendition of Miss Jennie Gallie and Miss Carrie Gilbert were clever. What surprised everyone one to a great number of was the soubrette work of Miss Carrie Gilbert. She had a long-term interest in the one, not because of her pleasing and becoming costumes, but for her versatility as a fifteen in the minutes across. Even the other time her long, long her every move in her. Hattie Garland has a sweet, strong voice so good that anybody would ever be glad to hear of. We will not say anything of Blanche Beechum, as she is well known in every section of the country. Really, she is a very charming woman, anything near up to expectations. There was an afterpiece in which the whole company entertained in classic style. The right. They sang like people who are said to have just finished a musical education or just Paris, although the positions were either Paris or London. One must congratulate these four ladies on their excellent education in stage business, for they are just wonderful in their every move. They do not shout at the audience, but they do one of voice. Unlike most colored acts, you find them particularly out of the ranks of noisy, yelling, "family circle" artists. Just what I had been looking for in music, in other things, in our women in vaudelle who could really dance. Here is a quartet of women who can dance in a sure-for-certain way. That man is musician, other things, musician, the "pigeon wing" stunt, won a piano for their dancing by introducing new steps and getting away with light, artistic moves. The woman who was nearly out of my seat or bench when then had finished and was too far gone to pat for an encore. For the first time, so far as I can remember, that I sat in a chair and got into a dance so that I felt like shouting "Hip, hip, hooray!" just for the reason that they had left the "old mammary" and "Sooth beet" de wah" style of dance that is so evident in many of our acts of today. When King & Bailey put in their appearance it seemed to me that they had come up with a message to them in terms of people except to entertain them that they had made an agreement before coming on to "Let's go out there" and that they would be the same, because I feel good tonight and I know you are just ready, partner. So on they came and you could just see them and I would be with laughter and good music. Fact is, they brought us back to the days of Williams & Walker, excepting that original escaped at nearly every turn they made. Really here is a team that has reached the top in about a half dozen years, and the team has done more merits than had not been here for over five years, and I could see that they had advanced greatly on account of their superior methods. They attained their position on the stage by oratory, witty speech and humor, song and story, and have continued to do so, stearing clear of the stand-still deafness times. He has both voices that are very good and use them in an effective way. Both are clever and are born actors. King sees fit expressions for creating laughter, but at no time does he do contortion acts with his lips to further his purpose. When he is in his gestures, but he is more "King of them all" than anything else and with pleasure; for it, too. I saw in King the form of it, toop the top the long, long line in musical comedy. Bailey, the Beau Brummel pure and simple, is on the very limited list of actors in the world. His style of acting, along with his tuneful voice, is ever to be a hit on every bill. Like his prototype, George W. Walker, his music is also a force of performance. But costume can not make the actor as it might the actress, and Mr. Bailey seems to have realized this long time ago. He is a tall, feet, engaging in his every move, and clever and exact in his speech. King and Bailey "Yourll Have to the house when they mourn." Although the song itself was Beechums and the Garlands and a greater part of the company gave the audience splendid "joy moments" in this original dance for the occasion of all after the end had been reached. We saw some weakness in the performance and Ive seen a performance that was meritorious. In fact, the performance had been made by Mr. Lowery proved himself to be as he is said to be by the press, "the world's wonder" as an extraordinary classical soloist on the cornet. He received the hand clapping of over five hundred through the door of the studio. Miss Carrie Gilbert make her debut as a top-notch comedienne of high marked ability. Her costumes and her singing of the song "The Missing Mission." Miss Gilbert is destined to make another Aida Overton Walker if she receives proper training. She is pretty and delightful in her every move. Every time she performs on Monday night she brought down the house. What put great life into the performance was the well-written sketch of "Jack Johnson's Return," by Logan Kitchen and Slim Mason. This is an afterpiece that was good and well-received by audience in the country. People laughed until tears fell, over the cleverness of Slim Mason, the bright boy of Louisville, Ky., and Logan Kitchen of Kansas City, Ky. The characters create funny situations and "dying laughter" in their "some class" comedy. Junk Edwards, the funniest little man alive, was an important character in this sketch because he did enough to make everybody at all time he appeared on the stage. The sketch of "Jack Johnson's Return" has to do with two tramps going to a small town and passing themselves off as Jack Johnson, the prizefighter, and Bill Kellman, the traveler who has a most popular life, the illiterate class and therefore, he's a great deal of assistance from Bill Delaney, Delaney entices Johnson to Bill Roberts's saloon, 440 Indiana avenue, this city, and the city is possibly the most�ing something to eat, but they fail. However, they wind up in a sporting lodging house, where they are known as "Johnson and his trainer," and are given every hour to be seen at the park. The group of their glory a clever boxer appears, who challenges champion Johnson. Where the real fun comes in is the fight that Slim Mason and Junk Edwards are part of the race. It is not only the single at funny antics in which both men get in because of their build. Junk Edwards is short with short arms and Slim Mason is long with a lengthy reach and you can length that way, position them in place in the place. You must laugh on all sides to see the way Slim Mason beats his opponent off "until he is victorious and like Hanna's knocks the thing out." It is the most beautiful work of the himself becomes disgusted and knows his ownself out. There is no question about it but what Messrs. Slim Mason and Logan Kitchen have a gold mine in this act. These are the same and really, as the Junkedrama has been a good time to be successful in the stage world. Mr. Mason is a clever actor and has the making of a great playwright, while Mr. Malone is more become the "Black Relaxation" of the race. There is something serenely great about the work of Mr. Lowery as an organizer and especially musician. Messrs. Morgan have succeeded in building a great show. on the shelving order, the manner in which he ends the order as comedians, one writer has hated, this team is due to attract the attention of the audience, and the next thing the stage world will hear of be that King & Bailey are heading a big comedy and scoring a MARVEL CHICAGO'S GREAT ALDERMATIC ELECTION. The Second ward of Cook county affords more political news than all the other wards in the county combined. Four canvassers, one white and one colored, are out for aiderman. This battle means more than a little aid, but not enough to fall of one man and the ruling power of another. In the general mix-up the Second may be represented by a Democrat. John W. Wright, one of the Black Power in political independent Republican circles; John H. Montgomery, Democrat; Will Worth, independent; Ed. C. Wentworth, Independent. As the situation now stands no one can tell what the outcome will be. The battle was started at the convention Monday night, but 8:30 in the convention — three multi-millionaires, one colored man, and one popular druggist. It may said the fight between Dennis Dixon the press大使 and whirlwind politician, Chauncey Dewey, who dethroned Mr. Dixon in open convention and nominated Wilson Shufelt. Ed. H. Mickelson, the former Dixon, did not like the way his friend had been thrown down, and he created another uproar in the convention by an uncle of his former Dixon, the Independent Republican ticket. When Mr. Dixon heard this news he sent Ed. H. Wright word to run to the finish, and this was not all. This time the Independent hour Ed. C. Wentworth, the millionaire real estate man, announced his candidacy. This last move turned things upside down. Dennis Dixon, whom his candidacy will hurt or help, for the more Republicans or Independent tickets in the field the stronger it is for him, would have been a joke, but things have an entirely different look today, as the candidate on the Democratic ticket is very popular and many colored voters Democratic vote and many colored voters. The Second ward has 11,000 votes—6,500 whites and 4,500 colored voters; but the majority of voters have moved over the past registration. Interest alone will pull it up to a big increase. There is nothing to chose between the different candidates. It's a matter of preference. The Democratic candidate, places his reliance on the Independent colored vote that does not depend upon politics or politicians for anything, and a good many of the Thomas Jeffersonians are not interested in the regular Republican candidate and the Dewey man, will poll the officeholders and the standpatters. E. C. Wentworth is the candidate who will be the barrel of money and good representation, nobody seems to know what he will do next. John H. Montgomery, the Democratic candidate, who is positioned up the gerous man, is considered a poor man and will have to depend upon his popularity and dyeed-in-the-wool Democrats. Everybody in Chicago is looking on the Second ward for more excitement than was ever offered in an alderman election before. The man of the hour is Chauncey Dewey, the young Texas millionaire, who has made good. Should he force his candidate to win this battle, he would him the beyond ruling power in the Republican party in the State of Illinois, much less Cook county. Every daily paper in Chicago is up in the air. Everybody is waiting until after the election to see if this battle is that no outsiders will be allowed to interfere financially or advisably. Miss Hattie Biggs, an old academic student of East Texas Academy, is at her home, five miles east of the city, very sick. She is a teacher at Winnona High School, is doing the real work this year. He has succeeded in building a new school house, and is at the same time educating the educational standings of the Winnona students and patrons are proud of him.... Mr. George Wilson is one of the most successful students in a large trade here as a barber, and the people of Tyler are proud of his being in their midst.... Mr. Charles Butler, an academic student of East Texas Academy, is a teacher at Winnona High School. He is known among his classmates as Old Man Latin.... Rev. R. L. Lyons preached a soul-stirring sermon at Pleasant Grove where he was a spiritual treat to all who heard it. Pleasant Grove people are proud of him. EAT AT SAMUEL E. GRAY'S when in Indianapolis. Special rates to the Theatrical Profession. Op. osite The Freeman Office. 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Must be First Class Independent Booking WAN First class single and double Vaudeville and M Photographs desired if possible. We pay acco the standard houses of the South. Boozers s Decatur Street, Atlanta, Ga. Forty performers—Florida Blossom Co.—Male & Female. Performers whose application were not s will carry a two car shows this season. Contract gins rehearsing March 15. at Macon, Ga. Adre DEVILLE and Novelty acts. State time and character of act. We pay according to the value of your work as is rated by n. Boozers save stamps. Address ARCADE THEATRE. S NTED! from Co.—Male and female musicians who double B. & O. or B. were not answered, write again, there were reasons. Weason. Contract jumpers and boozers save stamps. Show be- n. Ga. Address Douglars & Worthey. 361 4th St. Macon. Ga. WANTED! First class single and double Vaudeville and Novelty acts. State time and character of act. Photographs desired if possible. We pay according to the value of your work as is rated by the standard houses of the South. Boozers save stamps. Address ARCADE THEATRE. M. Decatur Street, Atlanta, Ga. 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. Packing, Shipping, Transfer, Storage, New and Second Hand Furniture. 339 East Washington Street. Auction Room 227-9 New Jersey St. Phones 2028 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Louisville Cubs from all first class Base Ball Clubs. Ad- ger, 124 West Green Street, Louisville, Brunswick GE W. HOLT, Prop. Hotel. Twenty beautifully appointed The Louisw Would like to hear from all fir dress James H. Stringer, 124 Kentucky. Hotel Br GEORGE W. A first class Stag Hotel. 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Long Distance telephone Alpine side rooms steam heated, $1.00 and Special rates to Railroad men and Theatrical people. Good service at regular restaurant treatments. Wm. H. Hardy, President; J. H. Hardy. The Auditorium 1426 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. Refined vaudeville and new Motion Pictures. Colored vaudeville performers in all lines send in your open time, Independent booking. Address H. Sam Reading, 2104 South street. Two strong clarinet players for the Billy Kersands Minstrels. E. B. Dudley, 521 Bridge St. Jacksonville, Fla. Concessions for Sale. Colored population 35,000. Only exclusive colored park in the county. Opens March 28th. DIXIE PARK COMPANY, Mobile, Alabama. The Eureka Comb is on sale at The Freeman office. 225 Indiana avenue. In the Field of Sport. NOTICE. When sending in items for these columns please make your writing as plain as possible to insure correctness. According to a Philadelphia report, backpack lockdown, the Indianapolis colored box will be released from prison at Philadelphia before many months, and in the meantime he is getting himself in better shape physically than he ever was in his life. He was sent to Philadelphia a year ago last Christmas in his mail after pleading guilay was sent to ten years in the penitentiary. WHO IS THE BEST PITCHER? Who is, in your opinion, the best pitcher in the business today? There is a large number of good ones, and we are anxious to know who is the most popular with NOW IS THE TIME. Now is the time to get your advertisement in for a good position in the special sporting number of THE FREEMAN, to be out April 2. Special rates will be given to all owners, managers, owners of baseball, and forms close April 11, but if you wish a prominent place in the big edition, wish in your copy right SPECIAL TRAIN FOR JOE. Gans Will Take His Friends to Big Scrap in Style. BALTIMORE, March 18—Joe Gans, former lightweight champion, announced today that he had arranged to charter a special train for him. This will be a personally conducted tour for the benefit of his friends. The special will leave Baltimore June 24, arriving in San Francisco June 30. Gans expects to be in Johnson's THE FREEMAN ENGAGES DAVE WYATT Well-Known Baseball Authority on the Firing Line. Mr. Dave Wyatt, the well-known baseball authority, has been engaged by the management of The Freeman for regular service. He has been returning to baseball regularly. He will look after the big games this season and will furnish the latest news of the baseball world exclusively for him. He will attend an important game of the season and will give a detailed account of it. He will look after the interests of every player and lover of the great baseball game. He will be published in the big special number to be issued April 16 from the pen of Mr. Wyatt. His address is 308 Church St., Bot Springs, Ark., where Mr. Wyatt will give any information relevant to the game. LANGFORD WILL MEET BARRY Expects to Enter Ring Again Within Three Weeks. April 9. LOS ANGELES, Cal., March 19—Three weeks from today Sam Langford will enter the ring again. Promoter McCarey announced tonight that he had signed the team and Jim Barr and Jim Barr for twenty-five rounds at Vernon, April 9. It was Barry who insisted on a long route despite the recent experience of Jim Barr and the team's recent times, but the white man, having advantage of height, reach and weight, as Barr also had believed that he can overpower him, will play in a battle of more than ten rounds. Langford will rest a week and then return to his training camp at Arcadia. In the meantime he will fight Burns at Vernon, March 29. CHAMPION GOPHERS TO PLAY THIS SEASON. ST. PAUL, Minn. March 19—Managers fans, players and all lovers of baseball will doubtless welcome the news that Mosses, Philip E. Reid and Irving Williams of St. Paul, Minn. have signed a deal to depleter Baseball Club at St. Paul, Minn., a team that startled the country last season with its grand achievements and won, through its marvelous playing, the title to the Giants of Chicago, taking three of the five games played. Most of last season's team has been signed and line are out through the Giants of Chicago, will do well to help the team to maintain its lotty standing in the baseball world. Ever since the announcement a few weeks ago that the Colored Gopher Baseball Club has signed to the fact that Mr. Philip E. Reid, its owner, will spend the summer in Europe, baseball fandom of the Twin Cities and in the nation, in up arms denouncing for the maintenance of its major organization, and the management through these urgent appeals has decided to again enter the field, and Mr. Irving who so ably handles the management of its destinies. Managers desiring games, and compete players desiring positions, please add colored Gopher Baseball Club, 40 East, 100 West. OUR BIG BASEBALL NUMBER! If You Are a Wise Sport You Will Not Miss Getting in the Special Baseball Number. Every owner, manager, player and fan baseball in the country should not miss the extra baseball number of THE PRESIDENT in the season. It will be the event of the season in athletics. Every baseball club of any consequence up with pictures in this number. We have $3.50 RECIPE CURES WEAK MEN---FREE SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weak back, brought on by excesses, natural drains that may cause pain, and has cured so many worm and nervous men in their own homes—without any additional help or medicine—that I think who he wishes to regain his many power and quickness, quietly and surely should have a copy. So I have determined send a copy of the prescription free of charge, in a plain, ordinary sealed envelope to any man who will write me for This prescription comes from a physical therapist who has made a special study of men and women. I convinced it is the surest-acting combination of the cure of deficient manhood and vigor and wisdom. I think I owe it to my fellow man to have a copy in confidence, so that any man anywhere who is weak and disorganized can learn faster, may stop dragging himself to the painful questions, secure what I believe is the quickest, restorative, upbuilding, SPOT, UCHING remedy ever devised, and so curiously how quickly and quickly. Just drop me on line. A. E. Robinson, $331 Luck Building, Dutch Mich., and I will send you a copy of this splendid recipe in a plain ordinary envelope for a charge. A great many doctors would charge $33 to $5.00 for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. some space left open for the next ten days that we offer at a reduced rate to all ball teams, players or appearance in the Special Needs team. We offer with short write-ups, $4.00 and double column, $10.00. For group pictures, where we halt dozen persons appear, we will make a small cutout and run it in with the write-up at 50 cents a head. You should take advantage of our opportunity right away as there are only a few hours before the closing of our forms for the special. Features of the Number. David Wyatt, the premier authority on Negro baseball, will contribute some very interesting articles. Mr. Wyatt has been a great American game. Mr. Wyatt has been a great baseball and its greatest stars for many years, having been a player in fast com-munity himself. He is to Negro baseball what Camp is to the American game of football. This number will contain many illustrations of nearly all of the most celebrated baseball in the country over. There will be space devoted to each account of every team, club manager and owner, etc., of every section of the coun-try. Mr. Wyatt on baseball will follow Mr. Wyatt's that account of such well-known writers as Rube Foster, the foremost manager and pitcher of the T. M. Batchman, the scholarly student of baseball, and one of the best articles on "Baseball Business Side," and is the best we have ever read. Importance is to be attached to what Mr. Frank C. Leland has widely known baseball promoter, has to say of the game. Mr. Leland's views of the baseball outlook should be a thing of the same as he has organized some of the greatest The above in no way concludes contributions for the special number. Every image may be urged to send in the news matter for THE FREEMAN Special Baseball Number to be issued April 16, 1910, at the earliest date, as the forms close Monday, April 16. ALL AGENTS TAKE NOTICE You are requested to interest the members of the ball clubs of your city in our special sporting number to be issued April 16. We want you to secure all will be interested of ball clubs in your body interested in the great game. Consult us about the making of your cut. We want your picture to appear in this number, and it will cost you a very small sum of money. Agents, let us hear from you. Get your orders in early; and now is the time. WHO WILL WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP For the Season of 1910 in Baseball, Can You Tell? We want everybody to tell us just who they think will win the championship among college teams for the season of 2010. We want you to name your choice and then tell us why you think your team will win. We want you to name your number of THE FREEMAN for April 16 will contain the various views of our readers. We invite everybody to write us a request to bring us along during the championship. Direct your mail to the Sporting Editor of THE FREEMAN. LANGEORD-WINS IN Gets Best of Flynn at Start of Battle and Remains Master. RINGSIDE, Los Angeles, Cal., March 17—Sam Langtord, Boston's well-known colored fighter, did away with Jim Flynn, the Pueblo fireman, in the last half of the SAM LANGEORD SAM LANGFORD. eighth round of a fight that was scheduled to go forty-five rounds at the old Jeffries arena here today. The knockout was not a clean one, the upper cut which Langford delivered with his left hand merely accelerating Flynn's fall after he had missed a right swing at Langford's law and lost his balance. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Flynn fell prone on the mat with his arms extended and dislocated his jaw. Referee Charles Eyton counted the fireman out before Flynn's seconds were able to realize what had happened, and the badly punished fighter, staggering to his feet, made feeble efforts to fight again, though he was imagined through his half shut eyes was imaginary. FIRST DECIDES VICTOR. Flynn's chances of winning were dimmed in the first round when Lang-geron delivered a right swing to the fireman's left cheek. The blow opened a gash and started the blood flowing. The first round was ended Lang-geron again in the almost continuous face with his right and in the almost continuous both gloves to Flynn's face and need. With his face cut and swollen, bleeding from the nose and mouth and apparent wounds, the terrific blows of the colored fighter, Flynn fought through six more rounds and came up for the eighth still determined to keep the colored man close to LANGFORD COMPLETE MASTER In the first seven rounds he had prevented the colored man from setting himself for a final knockout by closing in whenever he found his arms free and butting his head up against his opponent's chin. He could not do that now, as Langford had him at his mercy and kept him off with jabs to the face and swings with left and right to the bog. When the round was half over Langford leaped backward from a cline and started his right to Flynn's jaw. Flynn launched a swg with his right, but, it failed to find a mark and his body followed Langford's left hand shot to Flynn's jaw, but it was more from his own momentum than from Langford's blow that Flynn went down. In the third round Flynn had fallen to his knees in much the same way when Langford sidestepped a right swing. Flynn went down for seven seconds. The first round was Langford's. Flynn fought close and hugged the colored man continuously. He was bleeding profusely at the mouth as the round ended. The second round was more even, with Flynn hugging and keeping his head on Langford's shoulder. Neither was much hard. Flynn was badly punished in the third round, being down at one time for seven seconds. He was bleeding from the mouth when he went to his corner. Flynn stood back in the fourth and let go some long-arm punches and then he rushed into a clinch. He was distressed and asked for the clinch. Langford appeared unhurt. Langford tried to force Flynn to open up his guard in the fifth. He landed a right arm an, left on Flynn's ribs and Flynn cut his arm. The sixth round was a series of clinches, Langford came out of it bleeding from the right eye and mouth. Flynn seemed to be stronger. The seventh was a series of clinches, Flynn did not allow Langford to set himself until near the end of the round, when Flynn ducked under a vicious right swing. Fierce Eyton gave the fight to Langford in the middle of the eighth round after Flynn had fallen to the floor of his own weight. In falling Flynn's face stuck into blood spurted from his mouth and nose. Flynn fell when he missed a right swing and was unable to get to his feet. He was counted out. He was unconscious for five minutes after being led to his feet by bleeding profusely from mouth and nose. CHATTANOOGA'S CITIZENS, THEIR PROGRESS AND HOSPITALITY. Special. A very pleasant as well as an unexpected surprise, developing into the form of an impromptu stag luncheon, was tendered your representative by Chattanooga's professional leaders. The professional leaders. The moment seemed the psychological one, as apparently advantage was taken of the adjourning hour of the fraternal and social organizations involved in the industrial, business and professional life in a fitting way to do honor to the FREE-MAN's representative. Chattanooga is certainly possessed of the "get together" for the "get together" strictly standard in every particular, clearly demonstrating the fact that so far as the hosts are concerned they are abreast with the metropolitan idea. The five courses of service were made more enjoyable by the introduction of different individuals responding to the several toasts, most forcibly impressing me that all the busy men here have the right idea that is to eventually lead up to the thorough discussion of items that constitute a distinct people. Dr. R. W. Allen, senior member of the firm of Allen & Wickliffe, proprietors of the East and West Side Pharmacies, and firm of the Coastal Coastmaster, Gen. F. C. Henderson, Brig. Tenn. K. of P., in his response to "The Relation of Fraternal Organizations to the East and West Side Pharmacies," student along that particular line, "Why We Are Here" was responded to by Mr. E. C. Wickliffe, pharmacist. To tersely put, "We are here," was responded to since sojourning in the South, "The Physicians," by Drs. L. E. Welker, of Harvard, S. H. Clemmon and E. J. Cardwell, of Meharry, placed with the best in the country, Dr. Frierson, dentist, responding to "Our Guest," proved that his efforts as well as his excellent services one of the most important reasons we are to concentrate his every power toward race advancement and uplift along lines of preservation of health and longevity of life. Was it a most enjoyable one in many senses. There is no purpose on my part in this communication to exaggerate, but I see clearly that this letter without reference to your energetic and persistent Master Farrow Allen, representing THE FREEMAN circulating interests in Chattanooga. We are future leaders in succession assured. My impressions, finally, of Chattanooga and of the progressiveness of the Negro citizens can hardly be expressed, as that they know, however, that the Negro here in the industrial, business and professional sense has nothing to fear so far as his future success is concerned. I without the desire or the knowledge I must have of Allen & Wickliffe, proprietors of the East and West Side Pharmacies, of whom too much cannot be said, for they are clear favorites of the best Negro drug house in the country. In point of furnishings, stock, efficiency of pharmacists, manufactured 1cs, etc., they compare most favorably, with the best of the Negro pharmacies. Representative is to at some future time hand to the readers of THE FREEMAN an article upon Chattanooga's East and West Side Pharmacies. Success has been all that could be expected upon first visitation. Business results will be referred to in another mail. Finally, I would say to the citizens of Chattanooga that I possess the "right tone" "Keep on going on." MINFOLA. TEXAS. Special to THE REESE Tuesday night was the concert given here last Friday night at the skating ring, and Ed Walton was manager. The little boys and girls played well their parts...Last Saturday, the 12th, was voting day, and the county is in a dry condition and the weather is very cold. The Brooks, the wife of Pink Brooks, went to Fort Worth to see her sck son, Benjamin. CANONSBURG. PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. George Shearman, one of Canonsburg's best known colored citizens, who brought suit against him, recovered Damsbury burgled personal injuries $5,000 damages when he was thrown from a wagon on Elm street, two years ago, was awarded $1,220.34 by Washington county court, held at Washington. Pa., last Thursday...The Rev. C. McGee pastor, Damsbury, attended the funeral of the Rev. David F. Calman of Whisky Direct from Distillery to Consumer The nearest point for quick shipment SPECIAL Deep Spring "The whisky without an unkind thought" The Best Tennessee Whiskies on Earth at Wholesale Prices. We are shipping direct to consumers from our distillery in Crattanooga. 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Dunlap, who attended their houses at Canconsbury after visiting with relatives in Washington, Pa. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. The grand Easter ball will be given on March 28, at the K. of P. Hall, and it will be the last ball of this season. Music by Mallory Orchestra. Walter Patterson, floor manager....Mr. McKinney, of Monmouth, Ill., is in the city, visiting his sister, Mrs. Ida McCree. ...Among the sick are Misses Cora Branum, Nana Wilson, Helen Jones and Mrs. Mary Thomas....Mrs. Peter Dealy royally entertained in honor of Miss Dayse Dean Walker....Mrs. C. H. Freeman and Huffaker House are recovering from their recent illness....Charley Tinsley is still very ill at the Passarant Hospital. His wife is also very ill....Mrs. Lida Tinsley left recently for Kentucky, on account of the serious illness of her father....Bessle Allen and Douglas Norton were married recently in Bowling Green, Mo. Both are well known....The banquet which was held at Mt. Emery Baptist Church, on March 10, was a good success and largely attended....The crocodile show had at the Company been largely attended....Mr. Charles Reed was a Peoria visitor, also Mrs. Mattie Carpenter, recently....Henry Davis is on the sick list this week....The Christian Mission has been built and is located on Allen avenue. Everybody is welcome to services. ERIE, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. La car and daughter have returned to New York, N.Y., after a stay of many months... The Deborah Court will have their annual sermon preached Palm Sunday, by Rev. Young, of Meadville... The surprise was given Wednesday, March 9, for Mrs. La Rufus daughter, at the home of Mrs. Rufus Baxter, 314 French street... Mr. Harry T. Burleigh, Erie's famous pastor, 29, at Park Presbyterian Church, for the benefit of St. James A. M. E. Church, Tickets, 50 cents... The first grand reception of St. James Order, evening April 12, will hold Tern... April 12, at Maccabee Hall. ...Mrs. Etta Johnson is here visiting her parents, Mr. and amd Mrs. Alfred Bladen... Master Marshall Peters, Mrs. Alfred Bladen ...Master John F. Drew are the PRESIDENT TAFT WILL CON- TRIBUTE. Principal Booker T. Washington has just received a letter from President William H. Taft, in which he says that he intends to make a contribution toward the endowment fund of the institution within a short while. CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE AFRO-AMERICAN. A colored woman died at Baltimore recently and left a Catholic convent $6,124. Through the good work of Gibbons, the armed forces of Baltimore, is the cause of the good feeling and friendship existing between the white and colored people of that city, so says Booker T. Washington. No Negro has ever rose to any eminent statesman in a Protestant country, in the Catholic countries—Dr. Ridley, London, England. A coal black man is the chief justice of courts of a South American republic. 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Bar-Keepers Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MORE PEOPLE THAN ALL OTHER METAL POLISHEES COMBINED One pound boxes 25 cents, at all drug gists and dealers. METAL POLISH Write us for a Free Sample Pride of the Bar Room Powder Polish. You'll never know why until you try it. Manufactured by the Harvey Chemical Co., La Fayette, Ind. Chicago office 95 Washington street. Phone, Randolph, 1751. Indianapolis office 32 South Meridian street. New Phone 5886. Willett's Pies, Ask your Grocer and at Restaurants. Willett's Both Phones Pie Co. 1414-16 N. Senate Avenue. TUDOR," D WHISKY. use's Sample Room. 8 The Aqres Bulletin THE NEW BLACK FABRICS Mostly from Priestly and Lupin. Not only are all the old favorite weaves represented, but many entirely new and handsome materials are seen. Crepe effects are prominent and these lend themselves wonderfully well to all sorts of drapings. New English dress crepe, among the new crinkle weaves, very sheer and crisp and deep black; 44 and 46 inches wide, a yard.....$2.00 and $2.50 Diagonal crepe chiffon voile, one of the successes of the season: a fine, soft, creep voile with rich black luster, 42-in. wide.....$2.00 Wool poplins, handsome wool fabrics, of the very best manufacture, light weight, 42 inches wide.....$1.00 and $1.25 Black cord poplins, great favorites for coat suits and light tailing purposes; 54 inches wide, yard.....$1.50 —Second floor east aisle. L. S Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY GET THE HABIT. Read The Freeman—Religious, Political, Stage, Sport, and all other news. On sale at your news dealer or agent every Saturday. Mr. Forrest Bonner continues ill. Mrs. Georgia Caldwell is ill at her home in Fayette street. Mrs. Ada Goins is quite ill at her home in West Twelfth street. Mr. John Adams, of Chicago, was in the city this week, leaving to-day for Cleveland. The work on the new Second Christian Church, at Pratt and Camp streets, is progressing nicely. Mr. Harry Nichols has been called to Asbland City, Tenn., on account of the serious illness of his mother. Mr. John Nichols is very ill with a throat agement, at the home of his parents in Muskungum street. John Young, the lawyer, who has been ill for some time at the residence of Mrs. Moss, on Missouri street, is improving. Mr. Clarence E. Dunlop, proprietor of the Newton Claypool Barber Shop, spent last Sunday at Pool Barber, of relatives. Mr. J. D. Howard is in Birmingham, Ala., this week, in the interest of The Freeman, after which he goes to Memphis. Mr. John Starling, of 427 West Vermont street, was called to the bedside of a street sister at Logansport, Ind. Tuesday. Miss Amanda Rogers, the trained nurse, is Saturday evening for Wilberforce C. to Prof. Shorter, of the Wilberforce university. The rally at Caldwell's Chapel last Sunday was quite a success. The collection for the day was $118. Bishop Caldwell was invited to meet Mr. O. J. Kincaid, a member of Company A, Twenty-fifth Infantry, stationed at Fort Lawton, Wash., is visiting relatives and friends in this city. Mrs. Susie F. White, wife of the Rev. White, pastor of the Witherspoon Presbyterian church, died Wednesday afternoon in West Virginia. The annual thanksgiving services of the Knights of Pythias and Calanthe Courts of this city will be held at Tomlinson Hall, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Callis, of the Abbermacle, will deliver the sermon, and Hon. Gurley Brewer will deliver the address. Prof. R. Roy Pope and Mr. Albert Ferguson entertained informally a number of their friends, Sunday afternoon and evening. The Fifteenth street. The house was pretty decorated with cut flowers. Prof. Pope is director of the Annex Band, en route with Ringing Bros. Circus the coming season. Ringing Bros. will rehearsal within the next few weeks. ALLEN'S CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH. Program by the Seniors and short talk by the pastor at 10:45 a. m. Children's song services by the Easter song services by the Senior chair. All are welcome. Geo, C, Sampson, pastor. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH. Rev. Boston J. Prince, D. D., Pastor. Preaching at 11 a. m. by the pastor. Eater at 11 a. m. by the pastor. Dinner be served to all that desire it. Members are requested to bring loaded mackerel at night. Seats for everybody invited. KATHERINE BEATRICE McDONALD BORN IN LUCK. While walking down the street the other day I met Charley McDonald, the constable who lived in the Circuit Court $250, having a good time. To show he is much devoted to his wife, he gave his valuable diamond ring to his baby, whose name is Katherine Beatrice McDonald. Often Mr. McDonald and his daughter are visiting him, and he is proving himself to be very fond of his ON MY OPENING DAY I sold tailor-made pants for 75c that were worth $5.00, $6.00 and $7.00. I did this to secure 100 Suit Orders in one day, and I got them. in my stock and I am going to make an offer that beats my first one. I WANT 100 ORDERS I want them now and I am going to get them. Coat and 2 Pants Made to your measure at suit price. $20, $22, $25, Etc. I am doing this for a quick turn and YOU MUST ORDER NOW KNOX The Tailor, 60—On the Circle—60 --- precious baby girl. Mr. James Howard, contractor and builder, oerged to turn over the child to Mr. McDonald if Mr. McDonald would consent to allow him the privilege of adopting the child, but Charles McDonald stoutly refused him the privilege and never part from his child.—The Stropler PROGRAM OF SIMPSON CHAPEL CHORAL SOCIETY. —Easter Sunday, 8 o'clock P. M.— Opening="Anthem". Choral Society Prayer Pastor Solo—Soprano .Miss Hattie Coleman Solo.....Mr. C. H. Chorus.....Simpson Glee Club Solo—Contratto.Miss Myrtle Broadie Collection. Solo—Soprano .Miss Grace Barbour Reading="Hagar".....Mr. Drake Solo—Soprano.....Mr. Robt Kirk Renectus BETHEL CHURCH Great preparations are being made for Sunday's services at Bethel church. At 0:30 p.m. the pastor will preach, subject to "Somnium," the Son of God, to corrected Body." Special music by the choir. At the close of the sermon there will be baptizing of infants and adults, introduction of probationers into full membership, and a performance at 7:30 p. m. Mayor Shank will deliver an address, a paper will be read by Miss Mary McCormick, assisted by the orchestra, will read special. COLORED Y M C A The largest crowd of the season is expected to greet Bishop Geo. L. Blackwell, who is to be the speaker at the "Monster Show," which will be held on Easter Sunday, in the Second Baptist Church, on Michigan street, at 3 p.m. In addition to the address of Bishop Blackwell, the Colored Y. M. C. A. A. club and Orchestra will give a musical all are invited and will make welcome. Much interest is being taken in the campaign which is now on for members, which is known as the free-bath privilege, in $2 membership and paying for some will receive one year's bath privilege free. A CURE FOR THE COCAINE HABIT A terrible calamity was narrowly avered, a day or so ago, when Mr. John Smith, of 110 Indiana avenue, was taken into the Indiana avenue. Company Indiana avenue and Michigan avenue, alas snatched from a terrible death by Dr. Pu Long, who administered to the poor, unfortunate man, who proved to be an advenured cocaine fiend, one dose of his greatness, and most critical cases due to uses of cocaine. Dr. Pu Long's cocaine auret gave this calamity, and will do likewise whenever he finds a truly happy existence, by being saved from the awful perils of the cocaine habit, as was Mr. Smith. For full particulars address Ferger's Drug Company, Indiana avenue, and Michigan street, Indianapolis, Ind. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH Rev. Henry J. Callis. Pastor. Easter services will begin with 5 o'clock prayer meeting, led by the pastor. At the morning service, 10:45, Bishop G. L. Blackwell, D. D., will deliver the Easter service. Mrs. C. C. Johnson will be rendered by the chair, J. Paulette Johnson, director, Miss Edith Finley, organist. The Sunday School Easter exercises will take place immediately at the close of the morning service, Rev. T. A. Fenderson, director. Miss Edith Finley, organist. In the evening, 7:30, special Easter music by the choir and Easter sermon to the Gethsemane Commandery of Knights Templars by the choir. The club will be entertained by Mrs. Betha Drake at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. Callis, 314 Camp street. Tuesday evening, March 29. The spring carnival will open Monday, April 4, with a grand musical by the Y. C. C. Club. There will be special attractions each evening during the entire week. NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY EXECUTOR. The undersigned, executor of the last will of Adam Griffin, deceased, hereby gives notice that by virtue of an order of the Hancock Circuit Court of Indiana, he will at the hour of 10 o'clock a mail to the 4th day of 1910, at 14:00 a street, in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, offer for sale at public sale, free of items thereon, all the interest of said decedent in and to the following described real estate, situate in the city of Indianapolis, in the case of the Indiana, in 21 June, in effect of the east end of lot seven in John S. Spann's subdivision of lots two, three and four, in block eight, in Isaac Harris's subdivision of outlot one hundred and fifty-seven, in the city of Indianapolis, primarily being at the 4th street, in said city, and said site to be held upon the premises. Sald sale will be made subject to the approval of said court, for not less than two-thirds of the full approval of the same local state at the time of the following terms and conditions: At least one-third of the purchase money cash in hand, the balance in two equal installments, payable in not to exceed nine and eighteen months from date of sale, evidence by none of the paid-up. In the case being being six percent interest from date, waiving relief, providing for attorney's fees and secured by first mortgage on the real estate sold, or the purchase may pay all in cash at his option. The extent can be seen at the order of the executor. HARRY H. GRIFFIN, Executor, Sheridan, Indiana. FALLS CITY NOTES. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Special.—Mr. Irvin Sly, of French Lick Springs, was in the city this week on business. Beginning with this issue, Cary B. Lewis will contribute a series of articles on several men and women who are celebrities on the stage. He will include in his articles a special "Bob" Motts and his six years' experience as a theatrical proprietor and manager. Every one is asking. Have you seen the Kentucky Standard's front page editorial? Miss Emma Lee Claybrooks substituted this week at the Central High School for Mr. Jackson. The Rev. G. L. Lines, of Nashville, is in the city, assisting the Rev. E. G. Halins in a revival. Dr. Leonard Lewis, of Chicago, Ill., passed through the city quietly last week en route to Lexington and Frankfort, Ky. Mr. George White, of Sixth and Green Streets, was very sick last week. He is able to be out after treatment of Dr. Sol Stone. Mrs. Ann娜 Townsend, of Chicago, was in the city this week, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Neros Jennings. The report has reached here that Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, of the National Baptist Training School, is quite ill at Washington, D. C. A conference was held this week at the Y. M. C. A. to organize a Civic League. Mr. James F. Gray and a number of others are interested in the movement. Mr. Charles Parker, the well-known horse trainer, is having quite a success at training horses for one of the leading Ivery stables in the East End. Mrs. Mary Pottinger of 508' East Jacob street will entertain the Pansy Embroidery Club, beginning March 16. All members are urged to be present. Rebecca Giles, president. Mr. J. B. Williams, of Chicago, is in the city looking after his business interests. Mr. Williams is proprietor of Williams' Cafe, 916 West Walnut Street. He entertained Mr. S. H. Dudley one evening last week. The Rev. Jordan, of the Baptist Foreign Mission Board, reports having sent 400 Colored Baptist Mission Rally to more than 400 Colored Baptist Sunday-schools. These THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. KALM'S NEW STORE, 125 S. Illinois St. Tailor Made Clothes, Special for Easter. Come down and look over them. KALM'S NEW STORE, 125 S. Illinois St. schools gave to foreign missions last year $5,000. The board is urging that they double the amount this year. Dr. T. W. Wendell, of Lexington, Ky. Grand Medical Examiner of the Knights of Fythias, was in the city this week, the guest of Dr. J. A. Cattimore. Mrs. Albert S. Hathaway, 1213 West Chestnut street, entertained last week at whist, in honor of Mrs. Blanche Hughes, of Maud, Ky. It was a delightful affair, and Mrs. Minnion won first prize, and Miss Ida Clark second. Bishop C. S. Caldwell will speak at the Broadway night of this week. We will give an account of the Bishop's address in the next week's issue. He is expected to say some very striking things. The Big Whist met last Saturday at the residence of Mrs. Florin Dillon on West Chestnut Street. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. Dillon, first; Mrs. Dolle Jennings, second; Mrs. Minkle Durham, third. Next meeting at the home of --- Mrs. Bessie Allen, one of the most faithful workers in the State and a member of the Juvenile staff, has returned to the city from a business trip to Frankfort, Ky. While the bill she was interested in passed, she also took occasion to a little social attention. She was royally entertained by Miss Martha Williams. * * * From the talk among the boys around the Progressive League, there will be several weddings, weddings of reality, during the coming summer. They claim they will have landed their fire down, so many sweethearts, and must settle down. A professor and a doctor are supposed to lead off, and the others claim they will follow. Mr. Geo, W. Saffell, of Shelbyville, Ky., will be in the city Friday to visit the Pearl Street Model School, and at night will visit the Odd Fellow lodges. Mr. Saffell is District Grand Master of the Odd Fellows and is principal of the Shelbyville school. A professor served a dinner at the Keskey Cafe, of which Mr. J. H. Crutchfield is prophet. The World's Eugenical Foreign Mission conference will meet in Edinburgh, Scotland, and will leave this country May 31. Those who will attend are Dr. John H. Frank, Dr. L. G. Jordan, Dr. C. H. Parrass, Mass Nannie H. Burroughs, Rev. P. H. Kennedy, Rev. W. H. Slubbiv, Dr. R. H. Col. Allen Allenworth, Rev. E. R. Carter, Rev. B. T. Moore and Rev. McKissic. Next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, Mrs. J. B. Cooper and a number of ladies of the Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church will give a bazaar for the benefit of the children in the city is expected to be present at least one night to give their financial and moral support to these good women, who are making an effort to increase the building fund of the oldest church in the city, yet one in most need of new building. In all probability Mr. Tom Cole will go out of the saloon business. His place will most likely be sold to another person, but he will be given a chance. He has certainly given his customers a run for their money. He sold the best goods, was polite, full of business, fair and square, hence a success. His friends are wishing that he start another kind of business, maybe in the night him. He will possibly leave Tenth and Walnut Streets within thirty days. Over one hundred converts are claimed by Dr. Charles S. Morris, who has been the Fifth President of meeting at the Fifth Street Bowl, until June week. The Rev. John H. Frank, pastor of the church, is much elated over the success of the meeting. The attendance of the congregation is large for the meeting Wednesday night of this week. Dr. O. Morris left for Birmingham, Ala., to preach for the Rev. C. T. Walker, of that city. Mr. S. H. Dudley was given a luncheon last Friday afternoon by Dr. Morris, and at Av. Walnut Street the latter's home on West Walnut Street. The luncheon was elegantly and beautifully served in courses and the color scheme was yellow and purple, the same as the luncheon at West Walnut Street in the "Smart Set." The individual lest were race horses. Mr. Dudley told a number of amusing stories at the luncheon, while Tim Bryan, Andrew Tribble, Ralph H. Hammond, and guests, joined in witticlads. Previous to the luncheon, the party had attended a special matinee of the "Smart Set" at the theater. Thirteenth and Walnut Streets. --- On Saturday, March 26, Mrs. Laura Beard and a number of other ladies from New Albany, Ind., will give a dinner and supper at the Y. M. C. A., for the benefit of the Albany Club, New Albany, Ind. The affair will last from 12 o'clock noon until 9 p.m. Among the New Albany women that will assist are the Mary Price, Rosemary Ben, Lexington, Henry Price, Elizabeth Christine Gordie, James Flemister, Misses Ray, Mayne and Gertrude Morgan, Mollie Bush, Beulah Maxwell, Louise and Grace Russell, Edna and Sade Russell. The school is in operation and it is being encouraged by a number of white friends. The girls have made a number of useful articles that have been sold in the city. The people of this city are urged to be present at the dinner. The fans are talking baseball. William Stringer, of the Louisville Cubs, has his men together and will begin practice in the gymnasium. Known team, having played such teams as Hoffman Blues, White Sox, Royals' Cincinnati, Birmingham, Giants, Cincy's Cleveland, Cuban Stars, and Cuban Eagles, A. B. C. S., Indianapolis, and All Professionals. The latest baseball done is the organization of the Falls City Stars. Sid Payne, Sam Gibbs, Jeff Taylor, J. R. Tyler and J. H. Norman are the officers of the new club. J. H. Fuqua, of the Chicago Fuqua's, is in the city, and there is some possibility of him joining with the famous Ed. Lancaster and putting out a new team. It is also stated that the very best thing to do is secure Lancaster and his influence and name the Stars the Louisville Giants. The Giants have a national reputation, and Lancaster is widely known for having made good, if given the proper support. At any rate, Louisville is going to be a great baseball center during the coming season and much interest is being taken in the organization of the two new teams. WICHITA, KAS Wichita has 60,750 inhabitants, 15,000 of which are Negroes from every state and engaged in several lines of business. Mrs. Colter has leased a brick flat, with three floors, on Main street, in which she operates a Negro doctor, a druggist and a grocer. CENTRALIA, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. A yearear is on the sick list...A girl baby on the floor...Williams. Miss Maud Mucklin has the honor of naming it Geraldine...Mr. Mr. F. Campbell has opened a messy class barber shop in one of the departments of Masonic Hall...Mr. Wm. Clantan is one of the leading clothes cleaners of Centralia...Mr. Crawford has moved to Chicago...Mrs. C. Mosley has been in town, some more better. Miss Maud Macklin is going to session III, soon. The Jolly Rulers have organized a ball club, with the following officers: A. D. Washington, president and THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-340 EAST WASHINGTON ST Suits for Women, of shepherd check woolens, trimmed in black silk braid, hip length jacket, plaited skirts, our $12.95 values, choice.....$9.95 Suits for Women, of plain or stripe panama, hip length jackets, satin lined, some braid trimmed, other styles plain tailored, skirts are plaited styles, $15.00 values, on sale at.....$10.95 Jackets for Women, of covert or black broadcloths, semi-fitted styles, regular $5.00 qualities, choice.....$3.98 Skirts for Women, invisible skirts, overdrape styles, plaited 1910 models, an $8.50 value, on sale Saturday.....$4.95 Skirts for Women, of black moire, plaited styles, a $7.95 value, on sale Saturday.....$4.95 CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sale, but on receipt of price, 50 cts (stamps) has curbed others, will cure you. Address R.P. Biodan, drugrest. Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED An organizer for the Afro-American Order of Owls. For particulars, write G. W. Bland, Oliver Hotel, South Bend, Ind. Closing Out. We have a lot of Large Sizes of Men's Shoes. Will close them out cheap. New York Rocket Store, 844 South Meridian Street A FACT well worth knowing and remembering is that you get the benefit of our seventeen years growth and experience when you open an account with this STRONG COMPANY which is the oldest, largest and strongest trust company in the state of Indiana. Your savings account, large or small, welcome. One million dollars capital, every dollar paid in, and five hundred thousand dollars surplus, every cent earned, is pledged to you to make good our promise. THE INDIANA TRUST CO., (A Home for Savings.) treasurer; J. Wright, umpire and manager; J. H. Lewis, secretary and correspondent; Wm. Simpson, captain. WAITERS' CLUB AND CAFE. In the Heart of the Business District. Don't fail to look in on the splendidly located, we'll appointed Walters' Club and cafe; nothing like it in the city. The traveling public can not afford to miss it. Special attention given to after-theater parties, banquets and Sunday dinners, service the very best at reasonable prices. Enterprise Avenue Joseph Holman, manager, 340 Indiana avenue. New phone 3929; Old phone, 7579. WANTED By a woman of refinement and education. Position to teach the Art and Science of Fashionable Dressmaking, Ladies' Tailoring, Dessign, Drafting, Cutting, Fit- Tailoring, Fashion Design, Fashion Dramatic Art. Diplomas from two schools. Address FREEMAN OFFICE, C. Church. Admission 35 cents. BUSINESS LOCALS Chinese Chop Sue served at all hours at Gray's Cafe and Lunch Room. 222-224 Indiana avenue. New Phone 3261. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Biodau's Drug Store. WANTED—First-class barbers; good salary—$120 and upward. Apply Denison House Barber Shop. George L. Knox, proprietor. Read our premium offer on page 4. We are at work for a greater Freeman. Kuykendall & Huffman. dentists. 359½ Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New Phone 5067. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything oracle will be helpful as carefully as if you called in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1175; Old, Main 4032. Chinese Chop Sue served at all hours at Gray's Cafe and Lunch Room. 222-224 Indiana avenue. New Phone 3261. Any one wanting a reliable hair pomade should try Ford's. Its use so softens knibble or ouchy hair that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its length, as long as the pomade remains in the hair. For further information see advertisement, "Ford's Hair Pomade," in this paper. Special Easter dinner bill at Gray's Cafe and Lunch Room, 222 and 224 Indiana avenue. New Phone 3261. RE, 125 S. Illinois St. Special for Easter. look over them. RE, 125 S. Illinois St. What a Gas Range does for WOMEN. It makes cooking easier and cheaper. It saves time. It gives much less work in the kitchen. It keeps the kitchen tidy and clean. It does better baking, roasting, broiling, boiling, frying---anything in the cooking line, and saves money. $2.00 will give you a firstclass Gas Range and you may pay the balance in easy payments Conected Free. Come and see the New "Perfect" and "Vulcan" Gas Ranges. THE INDIANAPOLIS GAS COMPANY (The OLD Gas Co) 45 South Penna. street. Eggs for hatching—all breeds—by setting or by hundred. Bargains in Second-hand Incubators and Brooders. 110 Egg Incubator, $13.50 Brooders 220 Egg Incubator, $18.50 all prices The Wonderful Magic Egg Tester. Poultry Supplies. Petaluma Incubator Company, 147 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, Ind. TRUNK BARGAINS Don't ask how it is we can sell these honestly made trunks at about HALF TREIR ACTUAL VALUE. Come in and join the many satisfied customers who have taken advantage of the opportunity. If you need a trunk you can't afford to overlook this chance. Unredeemed Watches and Diamonds, Sult Cases, Leather Goods, Shotguns. Money advanced liberally on articles of value. All business strictly confidential. Open until 9:00 p. m.; Saturday until 10:30 p. m. BLOOM'S 229 East Washington Street. Telephone, Main 251. Its the Springs--Not the Mattress WHICH MAKES A BED COMFORTABLE. PURITAN "REST EASY" DOUBLE DECK SPRINGS with a light pad or even a thin comfort are more comfortable than the finest mat tress on ordinary springs Sold by all Fur niture Dealers. MADE BY Puritan Bed Spring Co. Absolutely Guaranteed Subscribe for The Freeman and Keep Informed. GIP E KEITH COMPANY TRADE MARK REG. US. PAT OF E For Men and Women. All the Latest Creations for Spring and Summer Wear. Hutchinson's WALK OVER BOOT SHOP 128 North Pennsylvania Street What a Range is for MEN. easier and cheaper. It gives much less kitchen. It keeps the clean. It does betting, broiling, boiling, in the cooking line, etc. give you a first- Gas Range and may pay the balance easy payments Refree. and see the "Perfect" "Vulcan" Ranges. DOLIS GAS COMPANY (LD Gas Co) with Penna. street. Books If you want, will sell you. If you have, will buy them. 15 cents per dozen. needs—by setting or by hundred. and Incubators and Brooders. ; $13.50 Brocoders ; $18.50 all prices gg Tester. Poultry Supplies. Incubator Company, St., Indianapolis, Ind. ```markdown ``` --Not the Mattress WHICH MAKES A BED COMFORTABLE. PURITAN "REST EASY" DOUBLE DECK SPRINGS with a light pad or even a thin comfort are more comfortable than the finest mat- tress on ordinary springs Sold by all Fur- niture Dealers. MADE BY Puritan Bed Spring Co.