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AN ADVERTISEMENT PLACED IN THE COLUMNS OF THE FREEMAN IS NOT AN EXPERIMENT, BUT AN INVESTMENT. RATES FURNISHED ON APPLICATION. SEND NOW THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXIII. NUMBER 20 ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATE WITH PROPER SERVICES ON LAST SUNDAY PROCESSION IS FOUR MILES LONG All Branches of the Order in Line—Dr. Oliver of Louisville Visits in the City—Enterprise Institute Hold Exercises. Special to THE FREEMAN. Chicago, Illinois, 11—With silk knit coatocks and gray trousers, Odd Fellows, representing all branches of the order in Chicago, marched through several streets on the South Side last Sunday, en route to the Institutional church, where their annual sermon was delivered. The parade, a large noble order were the Patriarchs of the Twelfth Regiment and Past Grand Masters Council. The parade was headed by the Python Regimental Band, with another in the center of the procession. It stretched for nearly a mile, looking north on Wabash avenue, when uninterrupted by cars or pedestrians. Representatives of the Household of Ruth roar in carriages, and this gave dignity and style to the parade. Along the line of march thousands and stands with unnumbered heads, watching the Twelfth Regiment of Patriarchs. The order's right rested on State street, near the hall, proceeded on Thirty-fourth street to Wabash avenue to Twenty-fifth street west on Twenty-fifth street to Dearborn street, proceeded on Twenty-fifth street to National church. The Major-General and his staff reviewed the regiment and proceeded to the rear to bring up the subordinate lodges, eleven in number. The first program was given at the church. The services were impressive and inspiring. The services were opened with "Blest Be the Tie That Birds." Prayer was offered by Chaplaim J. Jeffrey, a Brewington acted as master of ceremonies. Mrs. Morris Lewis sang an appropriate solo. Remarks were made by Nora Tayar. D. G. M. N. G. Ex-Grand Master. Mr. Jeffrey, a most eloquent address. Mr. Morrison, a best speakers in the country, also one of the most widely known Odd Fellows in the world. It was a beautiful eulogy on the order. Friendship, Love and Truth he carefully and feelfully gave the history of the nation, and his words were filled with inspiration and encouragement. Dev. A. J. Cary, pastor of the church, the church annual sermon. His remarks were quoted many passages of scripture, showing the order to be born of the Bible. He spoke of the order's moral, religious, external influences on the life of men and women, and a high compliment to the order, did not fall to picture the love of Ruth to Naomi. Grand Master Houston was unable to be present on account of having a previous son present in the East. A barton solo was presented in the North. Arnett, Arnell, Lake, Michigan, Englewood, Lincoln, Evanton, Ezekiel, Golden Fleece, Western Star, Hutcherson lodges were presented at the sermon. While the day was over, there was no rain, and the Odd Fellows were one of the greatest days in the history of the order in the city of Chicago. Mr. Adriel Lytton, a nurse who resides in Milwaukee, is in the city on business. Rev. W. H. Robinson, the evangelist, and his daughter, will hold a ten days service at Zion A. M. E. church. Mrs. N. Gaskin, who has been away from the city for the past three weeks returned last week and she reports a delightful trip. Mrs. Elizabeth Watts is contemplating visiting Nashville, Tenn. in July. She is looking forward to a very pleasant stay with relatives and friends. Mrs. Sadie Nelson-King left the city for Washington, D. C., where she will spend som etime in the capitol building attending to business matters. Des John H. Frank, L. G. Jordan, M. B. Casson, R. E. Jones, very prominent ministers, were in the city last week attending the World's Missionary Conference. Mr. Hugh Bukhanan, one of the popular young men of the city, is developing a music writer. Recently he wrote a number that is becoming very popular in Chicago. The Defender, of which Mr. R. S. Abbott is editor, has suggested that every family of the city give $5.00 toward a home for the Chicago Club, where the art of singing could be promoted. --- Mr. Charlie Anderson, who has been ill for several weeks, is improving and was also in up in his chair yesterday. It is the day he has many friends that he will soon be able to see. --- Major R. R. Jackson, head of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, of this country, was in Cincinnati this week the guest of Jos. Jones. He was given a banquet by the Uniform Rank in that city. Rev. W. D. Cook, pastor of Quinn chapel A. M. E. church, delivered a special sermon on last Sunday morning. It was known as "mother's day." A very large audience was present and he delivered a masterly sermon. The Frank L. Gale Piano Concert Co. rendered a program at the Third Baptist church of Aurora, Ill., on Monday even- ing. It is needless to say that the program was well rendered and every one seemed to enjoy the evening's performance. Mr. Will Jackson, who has been ill for some time, has fully recovered and was able to mingle with his brothers in their parade last Sunday. He was in the foreword of the O'Brien Fellows while they were marching to the Institutional church to hear their sermon. Mr. Jesse Binga, who is in Louisville this week the guest of Dr. J. A. C. Lattimore, he was there on business and went to Lexington on a business engagement. While there he attended a session of the annual State Medical Association of Kentucky. He was accompanied to Lexington by Dr. Lattimore. Mr. Geo W. Harris, who has been away in several sections of the south for the past six months, returned this week direct from mobile, Ala. Mr. Harris reports a call to the on-going Chicago was very much surpassed to find it in the grip of a wintry gale. Everything in the Southland, he said, has awakened with spring. Robert Johnson, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city. He has been on a western tour as a crack billiard player. He will begin a tournament with some of the best billiard players in the city, and is open to all. He played 24 match games and lost only six. He challenges any pool or billiard player in the country. Mr. Cary B. Lewis was the guest at dinner Sunday at the home of his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis, 6542 Vincentnes avenue. Miss Elizabeth Johnson and mother were present. He has also accepted similar courtesies from his aunt Mrs. and Mrs. B. Bachman, Mrs. America Cooper, Mrs. J. C. Snowden and Mrs. Forrest Clinkscale. --- Mrs. Burnes, the evangelist, preached a sermon on "House Building" last Wednesday evening at Zion A. M. E. church. Many interesting as well as helpful sermons were delivered, and were present seemed greatly benefited thereby. Mrs. Burns, together with her three daughters, will leave the city the first of next week for other points, to engage in the evangelical work. After the spring rush, Miss Elizabeth Slaughter, a fine miller at Thirtieth and Michigan avenue, will go to Louisville to meet the mother of a miller, who is one of the most artistic millers. It is said by the wholesale men in the business section that Miss Slaughter has a peculiar tack for hat trimming. Miss Slaughter was formerly of Louisville, and is now a maunt at Thirty-sixth and Dearborn street. --- The Revelers, one of the most promi- net clubs of young men in the city, entertained Wednesday night, May 11, at Oakland Music Hall. The music was the raucous, the misses and the fine looking young men were much pleased with the compliment, ary dance. So pleased were the guests of the evening, that they are lavishing compliments on the members of the club for and charmingly entertaining their guests. --- Messrs. Ranking & White are operating one of the most up-to-date drug stores in the country, having been in the press location for several years, but never succeeded in building up a large trade throughout that section of the city, together with having gained the confidence of the drug and toilet articles and also a complete prescription department. These gentlemen also give employment to several clerks, thus helping others as well. --- The Pickwicks, made up of some of the most popular young men in the city, will entertain with one of the sweltest dances of the season the last of the month. In invitations are expected to be the first week of school. The women are a full dress affair and those fortunate enough to be expected are assured of having a delightful evening. Already the society girls are having handsome gowns made for the occasion and the event is scheduled to start the next week that has happened among young society people recently. . . . We have not met Col. John R. Marshall, of the Eighth Regiment, Illinois National Guards, but we hope to do so on the night of May 23, at their annual military func- tion, in memory. Thirty-fourth and Wentworth streets. This is expected to be a grand event in both military and society circles. Soldier boys will be awarded medals who have proven their ability to shoot accurately at a distance of 200 to 1,000 yards and making the required percentage at skirmish fire, will be presented with sharp shooters' medals. A full account of May 28. . . . Turner and Ferguson, new and second hand dealers in furniture, are located at 2963-5 State street. Mr. Turner has worked constantly with a desire to become a first class business owner, and has been a success enterprises and finally went as a partner to Mr. Ferguson. He had his part of the "wherewith" to emark into the furniture business, and with the knowledge of Mr. Ferguson, he worked among the men who started five a week in a small room. They now have two large store rooms 50 by 75 feet. They are kept constantly busy, and today they are two of the most highly respected business men in the city. Mr. Ferguson is a large store room for packing and shipping. They do all their hauling by contracts. One of the most distinguished visitors to the office was Dr. Richard Oliveau of Louisville. He was en route from New York city, where he took a post course in the eye, ear, nose and throat. During his stay in the East he was visited by his wife and remained only a few days, the guest of Mrs. Williams, at Thirty-sixth and Dearborn streets. Dr. Oliver visited the Provident Hospital and was shown a great deal of time to witness several difficult operations. He visited a THE GOLDEN RULE. COLD WATER YOUR ENEMY If your enemy thirsts, give him drink. Can you do it? number of other medical institutions, also taking a special course in optics. Dr. Oliver was treated very kindly by Messrs. Binga Riley and THE FREEMAN correspondence, and THE APPROPRIATE people's Drug store in Loyola, and is one of the most successful physicians of that city. Hon. J. C. Dancy, Record of Deeds, Washington, D. C., was not only conspicuous as a visitor at the World Wide Missionary Conference, held in Chicago, but on last Friday night, was the chief speaker at a similar meeting at the Bethesda Baptist University. A fairly representative audience was present. The Rev. L. G. Jordan, of Louisville, Ky., secretary of the National Baptist Foreign Mission Board, acted as mamster of the meeting, and the president of the world along missionary lines and regarded the meeting as one of the greatest steps toward church unity. He told of the work being done by all denominations of the gospel being spread in that country. Mr. Dancy spoke of the achievements of the Laymen's Conference and said that above all the Negro and his kin would be greatly benefited by the meeting. Universal brotherhood, christian unity and the gospel of mankind was the theme of his address. The Enterprise Institute is the name of the school that is located at 3704 State street, and held its first commencement G. H. McDaniel is founder and president Speaking of the new school, the Rev. Daniel said: "We aim to help all who are in need of a school, a single, but no more than is absolutely necessary to enable them to acquire the trade which they incline and for which they want to convince our people that without trades they can succeed any more than the white race. It is not in a comprehensive sense a question of color, but rather than one of race, but of skill, and for which wants done, and for the doing of which it is willing to pay. With this idea in view, we have a number of quite numbered certificates for Friar Light. There were eighteen in the manicuring class, fourteen in the scalp treating department, ten hair dressing, eight facial and ten in hair work and its manufacture. The school was largely attended during the past season. The principal has worked faithfully to carry on the school. Rev. James H. McCormick, a graduate of the high and normal schools at Leon, Iowa. The greater portion of his career has been spent as a teacher and later a minister. He edited the Missionary Journal, which was a factor in fostering the Westboro Macon, Mo. He posted one of the leading churches in the city of Springfield, Ill., and later he founded the Ambidexter Normal and Industrial Institute, which he founded six years. He came to Chicago four years ago and founded the present institute. PENSACOLA, FLA. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. John Graham entertained last Saturday in honor of Miss Solune Evans, of Selma, Ala, at their home on North Street. Mrs Evans left Sunday morning, and Mrs. Solune been quite ill for the past week, but is much better now....A basket picnic is given last Monday on Bayou Texas by members of our group. Set, and a pleasure was had! Mrs Solune, Mrs Justus, assisted by Mrs Banks, entertained the members of the Evening Entertainers Club last Thursday night....Mr. and Mrs Zolly. Ford have moved from greencreek to the present they are guests of Mr. and Mrs Sheppard, in North Rens street....Misses France, Bailey and Walton and Messrs. frank Michel and Percy Gardon, have arrived. Theitors here last week....Miss Edna Duppon, who has been quite ill, is much better....Mrs. Ella Pearson, of Tuscaloosa, Ala, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gardon, and Mrs. Duppon, entertained last Friday night in honor of Mrs. Candy Paine, of Tampa, Fla....Delegates to the grand session of the Knights at Tabo, will begin arriving on Friday night....Mrs. Caskill thank their friends for the many kind acts and the sympathy shown during the illness and death of their son and grandson, Penacola Giants, Menwin winning three grand prizes. Point, Miss, team, left Thursday.morning for Memphis, Memphis, New Orleans, Mobile and Moss Point, playing a series of games at each place. For games with the Peasauca Giants write James Goldstucker, corner Chase and Garragona streets....The Mariannas won both games at Ridgway and Ridgway, Fla., at Lincoln Park, Friday and Saturday, both games being quite interesting. REVENUE OFFICER KILLED. NASHVILLE, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN The processional march has already been heard in many chapels and auditoriums among the noted colleges of Nashville. Walden has already begun their annual march, which will feature Williams has also. When they march upon the rostrum to receive the highest honors that the schools or colleges can pay to them. A good many have already decided to attend the unknown success, Nashville hopes to have a Negro normal school for the youths of the South—that is, if they can beat Chattanooga in the race. The bids have already been sealed. The local authorities have already signed a wish to the authorities of the two cities...Dr. F. G. Smith, Pearl High School principal, having been from school for some time, has returned, and the children welcomed his return. We have had one of the schools in Nashville School called to take charge of the commencement music, in the person of Miss Lucile Gleaves. Her success is assured...The child with a world-war veteran returns, with a world-war veteran that has equal. They will be one of the main features of the annual Fisk Glee Club concert on Friday night, May 13. All Nashville music lovers will be glad when the noted young ministers of the city come. The Old Fellows of Nashville had their annual semcon last Sunday at the Spruce Street Baptist Church, when one of the noted young ministers of the city delighted his hearers. They also have an ideal hall in the city...The Young Men's Literary Club is looking forward to their annual banquet, which likely will take place in the city. The teen can be bought at Burrus Drug Store, 820 Cedar street, or Stockard Bros. SHEFFIELD, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Members of the C. M. E. Church have arranged for a rally on the third Sunday in May; the different clubs are working earnestly to make a succe- dence. They have arrived from a visit to Cherokee... Mrs. Thos. Anna Norton has returned home from Fueblo, colo. John Harris, an aged woman. John Harris on Sunday morning. Miss Maggie Hood is quite ill at her home on Furnace Hill..... Born, to Mr. and Mrs. James Farley, a woman. WILL HOLD MEETING TO ELECT DELEGATES At New York City—Death of Mr. Jack Warfield—Convention of the Ladies of the G. A. R. Convenes Next Week. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Sarah Frances Fishback, after an absence of two years in Cincinnati, has returned to her home in this city. Mr. Alonza Smith has been confined to his home several days. His many friends will be glad to know that he is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Griffith, the parents of Mrs. Wm. Johnson, of Fifthth street, have both been confined to their beds for nearly a week. Mr. Alex Swope, a well-known young man who has been suffering severely with tuberculosis of the hand, had it amputated this week and is doing well. A charming reception was given last Tuesday by Miss Lila Kennedy, at her charming home on South Seventh street, in honor of her guest, Miss Della Overton, of Lexington. Mr. Allen Green, of this city, who was connected with many fraternal organizations, was assassinated by unknown parties near French Lick Springs. Ind., just as was about to board a train for home. --- Mr. Cassius M. Smith, Mr. D. T. Branham, Mr. James H. Cooper, of Montreal, Canada, arrived in Louisville Monday in their automobile from the Lexington Spring meeting to pass the thirty-fifth renewal of the Kentucky Derby. The Rev. Jackson Hunter, rector of the Episcopal church at Henderson, Ky., is in the city as the guest of Mr. Warner Mackenzie. He is a brilliant pulpit orator and will be heard at the Church of Our Merciful Savior on next Sunday. The musical festival, under the management of Mr. George McClelland, who has done more for the higher education than any other colored man in Kentucky, and especially along artistic lines, has for good and sufficient reasons been postponed to June 10-11. The well-known firm of Haley & Hester, merchant tailors, has been dissolved by act of the parties, Mr. Hester withdrawing and disposing of his interests to Mr. Hester. He has sent to the eyes. Mr. Haley has sent to the demands of the spring trade. Mr. Isaac Black, the veteran attorney, addressed the Christian Endeavor of the Hancock Street Christian church on last Sunday night. His subject was the three Christian Graces and it was received with evident pleasure by his hearers. It addressed the need for an excellent and well rendered program. The twentieth annual convention of the Laddies of the Grand Army of the Republic will convene at Central City, Ky., May 18 and 19, 1910. The convention will be called to order Wednesday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at the Central City are expected from every circle. Mrs. Carrie Gibson, of Gorest, a delegate from the Speed Frye Circle, will be one of the speakers. Miss Ida Kenser, of 623 East Bricklebridge street, was united in holy wedlock to Mr. William Burch on Monday night, May 9th, at the home of her parents, Mr. Kenser, of Gorest, a delegate from the Speed Frye Circle, will be one of the speakers. Miss Ida Kenser, of 623 East Bricklebridge street, was united in holy wedlock to Mr. William Burch on Monday night, May 9th, at the home of her parents, Mr. Kenser, of Gorest, a delegate from the Speed Frye Circle, will be one of the speakers. The National Benevolent Union of Kentucky with headquarters in this city, is doing such a large business throughout the country that a building is to erect a building of its own and it is the purpose of Mr. H. E. Hail, the supreme secretary, and Mr. W. H. Wright, the attorney, to so develop this society until it lives among our people as the Mammoth Life and Accident Insurance Company. Mr. Jack Warfield, forty-nine years of age, one of our most popular chefs and caterers, expired suddenly last Monday before his second in room at 622 Carver Street. Physicians pronounced his death due to cardiac paralysis. He was well and favorably known and for the last twenty-five years he was the best man at the camps of the Young Men's Christian Association, and at all the outings of Company C of the First Kentucky regiment. The Louisville Colored Fair Association is expecting to hold its regular annual next September at the State Fair Grounds, where the outings are coming in from the farmers and gardeners, and under the efficient management of President Warner Mason the man who will be the big executive. All the products of Negro handicrafts and of Negro genius will be seen here, and Mr. Mason is making an exceptional effort this year as a preliminary to the great manicipation exposition to be held in 1913. Mrs. Cynthia Alexander, of 2422 Magazine street, passed away on May 9. She was a most estable character, widely known and highly respected, and followed her friends. As a wife, a mother, a neighbor and a friend, she sat high in the hearts of all. She left three daughters and a son, and of true womanhood, and against neither of whom the breath of scandal has never blown. Feeling the lack of education herself, she made it the chief object of her life, and she was always away. Last Monday she was laid to rest in her windowless palace, amid a wilderness of roses. Peace to her ashes; may the rest light above her. Each daughter is a mountain in the teaching force of this city, Carrie, the youngest, in the high school, Belle, the oldest, in the district schools, and Emma the son, an inspiration, and an incentive to all mothers in the humber walks of life, who may become, if they so choose, the sheikimals of God and the mountain peaks of man. She received his funeral car, together with a handsome span of well-trained dark steeds. Mr. McAfee is secretary of the state association, has the white ponies will complete the finest funeral equipment in the city of Louisville. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Special to THE FERMAN BEFORE USING Is Your Hair Short? Have you Tetter Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you More than a Normal Amount of Dandruff? If so write for MME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER which Postively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling out and Starts it at once to Growing. These Remedies are Manufactured only by THE WALKER MFG. CO. 638 N. WEST ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 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Both are well known in the city and Mrs. Hamilton is a musician of talent, and Mr. Wright is a rural mall carrier. They are now at their beautiful home on the fishry and ice cream social, given recently at the Mt. Emmy Baptist church, was largely attended and a good success. It was given by the sewing circle. The sermon before a large audience April 27. Rev. McWilliams, of Carbondale, Ill., preached an able missionary sermon April 28. The baptist church, Mary Thomas of S. St. Joseph, is still very ill. The collection at the Mt. Emmy Baptist church was $20 April 24. Mr. A. Plant is now running a pantitonitor opera house block on N. Maupertius street. The fifth Sunday in May will be observed as mathers' day at the M. Emery Baptist church, and there will be a memorial meeting and each member of the group will be invited to bring as many pennies as they are old. Mr. Jettie Robinson and Miss Janey Robinson were married recently by Rev. E. M. Harlis at their home on N. West street. Mrs. Harlis is a very industrious people. The trip around the world given by the Carnation Club of the A. M. E. church, was largely attended. The booth represented by German immigrants in Banks; American ice cream and cake, in charge of Josie Waddie; also the Egyptian fortune teller and all kinds of candy, were sold. England, hot fish and Wheat, M charge of Miss Mohlenallen and Dale, M charge of Dale. One of the amusements of the evening was Zulu, the wild man, and the little woman. Japan, in charge of Miss Nannie Trumbo and Cincia Rose, India, all sorts of fruit, and the M charge of Miss Mohlenallen of this booth. Mrs. Belle Parrish and daughter have returned home after a pleasant visit, to Hannibal, M. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Jordan, of S. Eby street, New York. He preached May 1 at the A. M. E. church by Rev. Christy, and was largely attended. Mr. Esquire Hobbs and George Redding, of La, Mo., stopped over a few days in our city, enroute to Omaha, Neb. Mr. Andrew Jones, who was struck by a car, by a street car, is not expected to live. CLARKSVILLE, TENN Special to THE FREEMAN: Miss Hattie, Taylor, of Dodd street, daughter of John and Ann Todd Proudly, died April 27, and was buried Thursday at the church of the pastor, Rev. Seymour. The beheaded family have the sympathy of the centric community. Mr. Albert Watkins, cernor of Miss Lizzie Trice, of Providence, was buried Sunday. The Knights of Pythias gav a grand minstrel show at the church on Monday, April 26. A large audience was present, and each number on the program was heartily enjoyed. The J. K. of G. ennobled by the Marquis Hasley Monday evening. May 2. A large crowd was present. The Christian church on Main street, a beautiful edifice, was dedicated Sunday, with most eloquent ceremonies. Mrs. Kute Hattie, a Islamson St. Louis. Mrs. Melinda Thomas is quite ill. Get a writeup in the Theater number. Out June 25. Special to THE FREEMAN be out again. The funeral of Willie, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McCaskill, took place on April 28. Mr. and Mrs. McCaskill had been sick about two weeks with pneumonia, which caused his death early Thursday morning, April 28. Dr. McCaskill was the first deacon atience at St. Paul last Sunday night. His address was in the form of a lecture, telling in plain language the needs of the race as to their duty in the prevention of disease, and the good one, in that it emphasized very clearly how disease could be largely prevented by the exercise of common sense in teaching and encouraging sanitary practices about how to prevent places. Everybody sat attentively and left much pleased with this special service at St. Paul M. E. church. Master Wertley Gordon spent several days last week at St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas at Moro Castle. ADDYSTON, O. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. W. Walker, a fine baby girl. Monday morning at 8:30 . . . Mr. James Payne and John Clendening were visitors at the museum. Mrs. Clendening is 32. Oklahom, Oklahom, Sunday. VALDOSTA, GA. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN Mr. and Mrs. McKenzie entertained on Monday evening, at their res- lained 410 South Patterson street, in honor of Rev. E. Lowery, of Americus, Ga. -ex-pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, of this city. A goodly number were present COLORED NEWSPAPER. and all enjoyed the gathering very much....The Independent Male Quartette entertained at the weekly Literary Club last Monday evening. They sang two of their songs on the stage, and the solo singer was a great credit to her well-known talent....Miss Minnie Lee Shelton is improving rapidly after having been sick for three weeks....Mr. Mose Hunt, the author of the book, E. W. Walker, of Crystal River, Fla., is in the city. He is stopping with Mr. William Lissimore, on River street....Mr. W. D. Castleberry, traveling manager of the Union Mutual Association of the union, last week in the city....Mr. Geo. W. Scott, who came to this city from Augusta, one year ago, and since that time has acted as district manager of the Pilgrim Health and the insurance company, and worked there with that line. Up to the present he has secured over one thousand subscribers. He is still doing a creditable business....Miss Ophelia Boseman, of Hawkstreet, is in the city with the insurance company in this city with Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Jones. Miss Boseman is now teaching in the public schools at Brunswick, and will come here from that city....The Freeman is on Brunswick, and will come here from that city. N. Ashley, on Sundays at Richardson's Cate, 110 S. Ashley, Willie Frank Williams (Yap) Agent. Vote for the most popular colored playhouse in America. ST. PAUL, MINN. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Special to THE FREEMAN: Spartan Lodge, G. U. O. of Old Fellows, 149, strong met last Friday evening, April 29... Mrs. Lenna Hudson, wife of Prof. Hudson, leader of Price's Memorial Choir, once on the large stage, Mrs. Larry Harmon, formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., and one of the oldest members of Allen Chapel, is now the owner of the largest, the most famous village, N. J. with few miles from Atlantic City. Her son, Mr. Wm. Pride, the manager, was among the weekly visitors to THE FREEMAN office, 100 acres avenue, N. J. with few miles from Philadelphia, spent the week at the seashore, the guest of Lawyer and Mrs. Isaac Nutter...Bishop George W. Clinton of the A. M. E. Zion at Price's Memorial church Sunday. Last Monday evening he lectured to a large audience and was the guest of honor at the collation of the trustees board of Price's Memorial St. Jude's church, New York and Arctic avenues, and Dr. Murray will be the presiding elder this district this conference year... Decoation affair in the history of Patricheau No. 78. They will leave Atlantic City early that morning in a private car for Philadelphia, Pa. to participate in the field day review and parade of Philadelphia. They will participate in the evening train. After a short street parade they will march to Fitzgerald's Auditorium to take part in a military reception and concert given in the city. Dr. Moreland left Wednesday for the annual conference which meets in Trenton, N. J. The trustee board, composed of the following prominent chairmen, was Dr. Robert Chitwell, president; Mr. Washington T. Jones, vicepresident; Prof. E. W. Hollinsworth, secretary, and Royal Robinson, treasurer, have voted for his return. .Bishop Geo Koehler, the mayor of the city was the guest of Mrs. John Flippings, 30 North Ohio avenue. SELMA, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN Quite a handful of students fro mthe Hill school passed through Selma last week....Mr. Albert, Boyd, secretary of the Negro bank at Mobile, and one of the largest stockholders, is spending a while in the city for the benefit of his health. He is also spending the coming fight between Jeffries and Johnson....A great deal of damage was done to the growing crops by the cold spell of last week....It is stated that Dr. Pollar, the president of Selma University, will not stand on an active branch of the Negro Business League....Dallas county, one of the most populous in the Black Belt section of Alabama, has seven Negro census takers....The friends of Bishop Joseph McCarthy believe he will be able to satisfactorily explain the charges brought against him. COLUMBUS GA Special to THE FREEMAN: Special to THE FREEMAN: The director of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, has returned home after a visit to Lafayette, Ala. 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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 Dol- A PURELY NEGRO ORGANIZATION It was organized in 1882 by Negroes, are aleranging the fact that not one line of it written, were stolen from any white man of Negro brains. It not only admoniate, but is emphatic in teaching him how to institution in this life by self-help, thrift, ind principles of honesty. MY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING of men and women have remained out of they objected to the time-worn custom and streaming Regalia, also the practice over the sick and burying the dead. The Mapped a simple badge (2x6 inches) as its a normal institution in the United States texture. It has been adopted by all of the world. NAL CONDITION IS OUR BED-ROCK OR DON'T OWE A DOLLAR and conservative business methods we where it cannot be shaken. Through have paid out to widows and orphans. All of our claims are paid to date, are filed in this office—there is no delay the money. We never allow our resent. of the value of policies in force. In is out as a safe margin, and we strictly MONEY FOR WIDE-AWAKE DEPUTY. 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 self-help, thrift, industry and living up to the true principles of honesty. BLAZED A WAY WHICH OTHERS ARE FOLLOWING—NEW IDEAS Thousands of men and women have remained out of Fraternal 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 an reap a rich harvest setting up Mosa puty sets up a Lodge of thirty members His Charter will cost him $15.00 and 50, which would amount to $22.50, leavin $67.50 on one Lodge. A Deputy of two Lodges per month; a wide-awake four or five. If you are not a member merica, join at once. If there is not a tea to headquarters and we will send som save 25,000 members scattered over the the same rights, benefits and privilege these thousands and will help you if you unity 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. Mosaic Templars of America, Little Rock, Ark. W. M. ALEXANDER, N. G. M., 5041/2 West Ninth Street. J. E. BUSH, N. G. S., Box 402. For Treasurer of Marion county CHAS. F. ROESENER Subject to the Democratic nominating primary May 24, 1910 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 the bear 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 $5 style and equal any $3 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. And Training School for Nurses HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF MEDICAL & SURGICAL DISEASES Best specialist of the state on consulting staff. Surroundings quiet and home-like and every patient receives personal attention. Excellent facilities for handling and transporting patients living in other cities. Fine surroundings for the care of lying in women. Nurses are not only trained in this hospital, but receive their theoretical training in the City Hospital. Terms reasonable. Consulting hours, 8 to 10 a.m., 1 to 3, 6 to 8 p.m. All communications private. For all information address Joseph H. Ward, M. D., Phones {New.....1974 Old. Main. 2015 722 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis Subscribe for The Freeman and Keep Informed. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE FREEMAN WILL ENTER A NEW CONTEST Which Should Prove Interesting to Solicitors Everywhere. In a few days THE FREEMAN will enter a sixty-day prize contest for agents evensocial interest to women and children, as the prizes will be of much value to them, the youngest and the most bodyy, and a new contest with new premiums will be given every sixty days, giving everyone a chance to get a premiere. Watch these columns for information. MIDDLEBORO, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. Zilon Church last Sunday proved to be a great success. The pastor and members of the different churches all joined hands and assisted Rev. G. W. Bell, pastor, in the service. The church also contributed of the new church. The Sunday school contributed $50 and a friendly rivalry existed between the different clubs as to who should raise the largest amount. Mr. Powell, all too active part and very interesting and inspiring part was played by them. The church when completed will cost somewhere in the neighborhood of the city. The proval of all colored people in this section. ...Stephen . Ball, of Cleveland, Ohio, spent four days int own last week attending the funeral of his father, Rance Tenn. ...He returned to Cleveland Sunday night. ...Miss. K. K. Sumner sumed her position here as teacher in the public school after a week's stay in Jello. Tenn. ...An old folks' concert was held. ...Monday night at the school building. Many laughable features were presented. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. DULUTH, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Underwent a surgical operation at St. Mary's Hospital last Monday and at this writing is slowly recovering....As told in these columns last week, Mr. Hampton's relatives, who reside in the city, have been invited by Charles Brady for his internment at that place, and his body enclosed in a beautiful casket was shipped there by express last week....The case of Thomas Jefferson for blind-pitting recurrent before the grand jury was opened, the subpoenaing of about three dozen men under the provisions of an inquisitorial statute for the purpose of securing evidence to aid in his conviction. Most of the men in the case were club and were in a position to give testimony damaging to the case of Mr. Jefferson and his colleagues. The court sessions were all private and only one man was present. Some Thomas Jefferson's chief advisers have attempted to lay the blame for the police activity in this matter to Mr. George B. Kelley. However, the mage was present. The testimony to the mage justified that the real trouble is with the offender and his lack of appreciation for the law as handed to him by the authorities. Mr. Kelley, while denying that he was fully understood that such action meets his unavowed approval, and since he has been unwillingly drawn into the matter, stands ready to give any assistance within his power for a successful trial. He has fully understood that such action that if a man must be dragged from the peace and quiet of his personal affairs to defend himself from an insidious attack by a lawbreaker in an understated occupancy, it is an action that he must take at the side of law and common decency than otherwise. ASHDOWN, ARK. Special to THE FREEMAN YOUNGSTOWN. OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The guest of Shriksburg, Pa., is the guest of Miss Gertrude Jackson of 110 South Mott street... Miss Blanche Coleman of Sharon is the guest of her Fountain daughter of Mrs. Vanburon, deceased, of this city, died Thursday morning in the hospital at Pittsburg, and was buried in this city. Sunday from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the llamis is improving nicely...Mr. Harry Ervin is able to be about the house after a long illness...Mrs. Angie Rose was on the floor with her Harper entertained at dinner Mrs. Smiley...Mrs. Rachel Mary Jones and Augustus Marshall were quietly married at the home of Mrs. Jones Thursday April 10th. Mrs. Harper Marshall had ben sick for a long time and BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN: Ex-Congressman G. W. Murray will deliver a famous address on Tuesday May 10, at 8 p.m. at the Second Baptist church. All are cordially invited. Admission, 25 cents. Sunday services were well attended at the church, after which the Lord's Supper was administered. Pastor H. S. Cooper preached in the evening; theme "Seeking Jesus, to a large audience." The Willow School will host a supper at the M. E. church last Thursday evening...Mrs. S. L. Henderson and children have returned home from Chicago, where they have been visiting friends and family. She is on the sclist list...Mr. Oren White and sister, Vera White, of Kalamazoo, Mich., stopped off in this city Sunday, the guests from Chicago and the Society met at the home of Mrs. Lewis Friday afternoon...Mrs. D. Bivens, who has been confined to her bed the past three weeks, is able to be up again. May 15, Mrs. B. Hensen is convient. cent. The Misses Eva Curtiss and M. Byrd have just returned from Chicago. Both report having a good time...The Misses Michael, Held his dedicatory exercises last Sunday...Married. Tuesday last, Mr. Frank Miller and Miss Beulah Burns. GALVESTON, TEX. Revival meetings are in progress at Ae L. Baptist church. A large number have been converted. Rev. Williams, the pastor, is being ably assisted during the meetings by Rev. B. Whitfield, of Brenham. Tex. The annual Thanksgiving sermon of the G. U. of Odd Fellows and Household Church, Rev. Barbion Jacobson Baptist church, Rev. Barbion pastor, on Sunday, May 8th, at 3 o'clock. Mr. Henry Sibley is now with his father, Mrs. Etta McPherson is doing nicely at this writing. The Excelsior ice cream factory, corner of the doctors recommended the change for the better. Mrs. Etta McPherson is doing nicely at this writing. The Excelsior ice cream factory, corner of the doctors recommended the change for business, and for race pride should be patronized by all. Every morning on time Mr. Thos. Kensel ice wagition, named on behalf of many of the officers' gates. He will be glad to serve all. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Miss Fannie thornton to Mr. Carter Kervin Monday, May 8th, at 5:30 p.m. at no. 301 Broadway. WAYNE, PA. St. John's A. M. E. Church was loyalty attended on Sunday, the collection for the day was $45. . . Mr. J. H. Gardiner's stepfather, W. R. Richmond, was buried in St. John's Church, Ringold preaches his farewell sermon on Sunday evening. . . Last Sunday afternoon was a busy day at the Baptist Church, five-fifty people were baptized. . . Alpha Literary on Tuesday night rendered the following program: Organo solo, Mrs. Daniels; recitation, Miss G. Robinson; reading, Miss E. Calhain; duet, Mrs. Stoner and Mrs. Holiday; recitation, Mr. Golstein; debate, Resolved, the Bible, wealth. . . Affirmative, Mr. Goldstein and Mrs. Walls; negative Mrs. Daniel and Mr. Robinson, . . Mr. and Mrs. sleek Rev Bruce's reception on Thursday night was largely attended at Devon by Wayne's A. M. E. members. . . Mr. Benl Johnson was out Sunday from Philadelphia visiting friends. MINEOLA. TEX. Speaker. On April 29 Mrs. Alice Flewellen closed her school and everyone was pleased with the exhibition. There was a large number of visitors from all parts of the country. Rev. J. S. Power is the pastor of the A. M. E. church here, and has been for some time. Mrs. Lizzie Martin has been in Mrs. Lizzie Martin for two weeks. She will return home soon. COLORED MAN WINS FIRST PRIZE. ABERDEEN, S. D., May 6. - Calvin Bowdrey, an undersized colored man, thirty years old, from Bismarck, N. D., stepped up to help him with the land office. Monday morning and his pink finger on a spot where he wished to locate in the Standing Rock and Cheyenne river reservations. When W. J. Engle, of Butte, N.D., disquamated himself by filing on another homestead before he drew No. 1, Bowdrey with No. 2 became first. The opening is proceeding under federal supervision. The Negro Theater and Summer Edition of Theatricals will be issued June 25. GREAT MINTS SEE THE "DANGER LINE" OF MORAL LEGISLATION. "Religious liberty demands that we give the right we ask for ourselves: freedom from legal restraints in matters of religion." "Religion cannot be incubated in manmade laws, but only in our hearts." 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Boyd, secretary Congress movement, for a personal invitation to attend the fifth annual session of the National Baptist Sunday School Congress, which convenes in Atlanta, Ga., May 25-30. Will be there if possible. NOTICE TO CONGRESS DELE GATES. All persons who are expecting to visit Atlanta, Ga., as visitors or delegates to the National Baptist Sunday School Congress, which meets with the Liberty Baptist Church, from May 25 to May 30, 1910, will please send their names and addresses to Rev. J. W. Jackson, D. D., 436 Auburn avenue, Atlanta, Ga., so that you can be assigned a stopping place. ENTERTAINING DR. BOOKER T WASHINGTON. The cities of Detroit, Mich., and Cleveland, O., have vied with each other in the royal entertainment of Dr. Booker T. Washington, on his recent visits to those cities. The white and colored press are eulogistic in their praise of the good doctor and his great work for Tuskegee and the Negro race. The welcome which was accorded Dr. Washington by the prominent white and Colored citizens of the aforenamed cities would have made a reigning sovereign or a president smile, the smile that would never come off. Everywhere Dr. Washington goes, North, South, East, West, he sweeps things before him. No lecture bureau has a bigger drawing card, and most any of them would today pay thousands of dollars if they could handle Booker T. Washington, Clevelanders went wild with enthusiasm over the presence of the doctor, the "wizard," if you please, of Tuskegee, and no one who witnessed the manner of his reception would for a moment doubt its genuineness. The Journal of Cleveland, a popular and growing new newspaper for the best interest of the Negro in that city, has described Dr. Washington's visit there in the following language, to wit: Dr. Booker T. Washington, world leader of the Negro race, the prince of peace and amity, stepped off the Detroit boat at 6 o'clock Friday morning and began a strenuous trek back to Brooklyn, visiting and acting as reception host. At 3 o'clock he was accompanied to the Technical High School by Mr. W. H. Elson. At 4 o'clock he was accompanied to schools; Mr. Charles Orr, the director of public schools, and Mr. George A. Myers. The White Automobile Co. tendered to Dr. Washington through Mr. Myers the use of a steam car to transport steam cars during his stay in the city. B. Wright (the private secretary to the president of the New York, Chicago & St. Louis railroad), 1248 West $5th street, where Dr. Washington was the guest of honor at a university, and the first of eight courses. In addition to Dr. Washington, the following gentlemen were Mr. and Mrs. Wrights guests: Mr. Augustus Clark, George carroll; Mrs. Mary Boyd, Boyd, Mr. C. Clark, Tuskegee, Tuskegee, Boyd; sentative; Mr. Charles E. Gordon, Mr. Walter Wright, Jr., Mr. William H. Hunley and Mr. George A. Myers. From Mr. Wright's residence Dr. Washington returned to the University of Chicago, where the Chamber of Commerce, where 1,500 crowded the hall anxiously awaiting his coming. Concluding the Chamber of Commerce addresse, which was received with rapturous applause, at 10 o'clock Mr. Nahum D. Brascher and Mr. Geo A. Myers, the lecture committee of the Cleveland Association of Colored Men, rushed Dr. Washington in the automobile to St. John's A. M. E. church on East 40th street, where 2,500 men, women and children of the race were gathered to greet him. As many more were unable to gain admission. Never before was there such an outpouring of our people. When he entered the association's male chorus of 50 voices, under the direction of Mr. J. Walter Wills, arose singing "The Star-Spangled Banner." As Dr. Washington and party, consisting of Mr. W. H. Hunt, presided at the Chamber of Commerce meeting, and Mr. L. E. Holden, were escorted down the alise by Nahum D. Brascher and George A. Myers, the committee in charge of the meeting, little Miss Ruth Sissle on the plafor marose and began to wave a large American flag. At that signal, every person in the vast audience rose; in every hand was an American flag waving to the swing and rhythm of the music. Dr. Washington was visibly impressed by the spectacle. Message to the Race. The scene which followed beggars description. Tears dimmed the eyes of many of the elders, every heart was filled with rapture over the soul-inspiring sight. Never before did Old Glory appeal and seem so dear to each and every one present and never will the sight of the thousands of flags be forgotten by those fortunate enough to gain admission. When the party was seated the musical part of the program given below was resumed, Dr. Washington was presented by Mr. William R. Green, the president of the Cleveland Association of Colored Men, briefly in a few well chosen words. Dr. Washington, after thankening the chairman, the committee in charge and the association for their invitation to address them, urged the members of the race to work, to work steadily and continually, and urged the men to own their own homes. The white man, he said, respects success more than he respects anything in the world, and a check book in the hand of a Negro will command for him the respect of the white race. In plain, homely language, the great educator advised his people; called the white man not an enemy, but a friend, and eded with solemn declaration of his confidence that the colored race will be co-workers with the white in the development of the best citizenship America has ever seen. "Don't speak of your race as a downtrodden race. If you do believe it don't advertise it. Use your color as an advertisement and quit regarding it as a drawback." Mr. Washington declared that the foreigners in America by their saving habits and perserverance are steadily making inroads in the lines of work in which the Negro formerly stood well to the fore. Huge Friendly Meeting. He advised his hearers to hold here each year one huge friendship meeting, inviting their white brethren, signifying their desire to co-operate with them toward the city's good. "One such meeting," he said, "will do more good to eradicate race prejudice than an 'indignation' meeting every week in the year. In the last analysis, there is in the hearts of these whole-souled American white men the spirit of fair play." L. E. Holden, then called on, delivered a few words in recognition of the work Booker T. Washington is doing. "He stands pre-eminent of all living men a representative of the race to which he belongs," said Mr. Holden. He exhorted his hearers to take to heart the precepts Dr. Washington had uttered, and to aid him in his labors. EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA THE FREEMAN, AN ILL. D COLORED NEWSPAPER. [Portrait of a man in a suit with a tie and a mustache.] ASHER W. GRAY, Candidate for Clerk of Marion County, subject to the Republican Primaries. He solicits your support. ing business....Plas Jackson left last week for Athabasca Landing, where he expects to take up a claim....Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, the owners of their homestead at Campble....Miss Olivia Jones left the city last week for her father's farm at River Que Barre, about 1000 meters north of Campble, and Mrs. J. B. Barbour have secured a home at 1000 Fraser avenue, where they can accommodate any persons desiring rooms or board....Mrs. Louis Shoeman is doing a very good business at the store, where she sells a selection and fruit store....Leave all news matter, advertisements, subscriptions, change of address, or any complaint of not receiving a letter from C. Mitchell, the Edmonton correspondent, each week, before Saturday, to insure insertion in the following edition. Such messages can be either left at his residence 547 Sutherland street, East, Phoebe 1637, or addressed to him at P. O. Box 845, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The Freeman can be found at Mr. J. L. Pollock's, 354 Indiana avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. CINCINNATI, OHIO. Agents Wanted—To sell our Wonderful Marquette Massage Skin Food. Write for particulars. Spencer Supply Company, Box 138, Evansville, Ind. THE CHICAGO GIANTS WIN Defeat the Famous West Ends and Lead the League. (By Cary B. Lewis.) Special to The Freeman Chicago, IL., May 10.—The Chicago Giants downed the famous West Ends on last Sunday at Auburn Park, in a game that wen on record for Walter Ball, the first player to score in the eighth Leland's men started to hitting the ball and succeeded in brining in two scores. In the ninth inning the West Ends had three men on bases, two out. The Giants scored two strikes and three balls. A fly was sent to center. Moore, in the midst of mud and water, centered his eye on the "comet," and the sphere fell calmly into mit. With this a great game for the Giants. With this a great game for the head of the Chicago Baseball League, they winning the first two games of the season. The season caused the several thousand fans to cheer after cheer, and declare that the "Chicago Giants are the boys for me." Had the diamond been in good condition, it would have been one of the best games of the season. Both the Giants and the best of condition, but in various parts of the diamond riverlets and mud was evident. Walter Ball won his own game with it in that session which he hit into the net. He is mirably supported by Johnson. The score Green, rf. 0 0 0 0 0 Johnson, c. 0 0 10 2 0 Ball, p. 1 2 0 2 0 Total 2 7 27 11 0 West Ends. R. H. P. A. E. Menton, rf. 0 0 2 0 0 Lynch, 2b. 0 2 2 2 1 Campion, 0 0 0 1 1 McAuley, 1b. 0 2 6 3 0 Gilmore, lf. 0 1 3 1 0 McNichols, 3b. 0 1 3 1 0 Wallace, c. 0 0 5 1 0 Merz, p. 0 0 2 1 0 Total 0 6 24 12 0 Chicago Giants 0 0 0 0 0 * 2 West Ends. Twiphe hits—Wright, Ball. Struck out—By Ball, 7; by Merz, 4. Bases on balls—Off Ball, 4; off Merz, 1. Umpires—Fitzpatrick and Goeckel. Time—1:40. Notes of the Game. The Giants were certainly "bearcats" in getting all the balls that came their way. "Hurrah for our boys" was the shout of one of the female enthusiasts. The ladies did their part by waving their handkerchiefs and smiling when the Giants would make a pretty play. The hard-boiled finish was great when Moore centered his eye on the ball in the ninth inning and caught it. He knows no fumble. Brain work, brain work, that's the characteristic of Ball. Hurrah for Ball, he's all right. The West Ends made a strong bid for the game in the ninth, when singles by Lynch, McAuley and Glmore filled the page. This was his leading time, but the Leland Giants covered themselves with glory, and Moore was the man. "Look out. Go," was heard by Captain "Nat." He was the coach and he made a good one. For trick plays and head work, "Chappie Johnson is ideal in this respect. Mr. Johnson seems to have no equal at home plate. Wright made a number of assists and Marshall was "Johnie on the Spot" at first base. The Giants proved to be regular thieves bases. They could steal them with ease. Wallace made a beautiful throw in the fourth inning, showing that his arm is in perfect condition. Mertz and Ball collided in the eighth inning and were knocked almost senseless. It was several minutes before Mertz regained his consciousness. It was purely an accident, which usually occurs at such tight points. "Frenchy" Coleman was happy again. He still maintains that his men are the greatest aggregation in the country. He says they head the list and will remain so until the season. He is the old reliable trainer. Green was "peaches" in right field. He has eyes like a telescope, and when he sizes one up in the heavens, it's "sweet palms" it gets into the velvet palms of his hands. Flag Day Sunday, May 15, at Auburn Park. The flag will be raised by Nate Harris, George Wright, Dan Talbert, Chas Green, Bobby Winston, Bainbridge Johnson, Harry Moore, Walter Rainer, and Wm. Norris hand to assist. Frank Leland, persistent of the Chicago Leland Giants, will present the flag to the boys. The Eighth Regiment Band will play "Star-Spangled Banner," and to special arranged concert at 2:00 p.m. The Chicago Giants will play "Jimmy," Callahani's Logan Squares. Colors for the Giants will be white and maroon. Game called at 3:30. * "Tube" Foster is expected to be in the city today, and will open their first game of the season with Gunter's, May 15. Normal Park. Both teams are all stars, and the game is expected to be one of the games of the season. The Chicago Leland Giants are members of the City and Park Owners' Association, and will play nothing but big games all the season. The Illinois Giants are busy preparing to play in the section for two weeks. They will be in that section for two weeks. They are expected to return in June, ready to play teams in the Park Owners and City League Associations. The christian people are giving a great deal of encouragement to baseball among the young men that attend Sunday school. Grace Presbyterian church has a team, the Presbyterian team, and the Presbyterian. These teams play only on Saturday. The games are played at Washington Park. There is no admission fee. The games are played on the city playgrounds. Thousands of people attend games over the course of the week they will begin Saturday, May 14. The result of these games will be reported in THE FREEMAN. THE FREEMAN correspondent urges the captains of each team to give him the results of the game. The congregation of the Grace Presbyterian church gave their team a baseball outfit. The young ladies are very enthusiastic over the young men. It was largely through them that the boys will be trained in brand new clothes on next Saturday. THE CUBS WIN. (By Jesse Palmer.) Special to The Freeman. Louisville, Ky., May 10—In a game featured by hard hitting, fast fielding and flood base running the Cubs easily defeated the Lintons by the following score: R. H. E. Lintons ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0—1 5 7 Lou. Cubs ..... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0—1 5 7 Lou. Cubs—Cubs West and Primm. Lintons, Morgan and Johnson. Umpire—Nutter, Attendance—1,100. Notes of the Game. It sounds good to Uncle Jesse, Capt. Griffin. Sheeney Primm is still playing big league ball. ting in good form. That's right, West, use your head as well as your arm. THE FREEMAN is for sale at Spring Park every Sunday. Collins is making good at first and bat-West is splitting the plate. He had fine control of his "dope" ball Sunday. Say, Briscoe, old fellow, you did wrong. You should have been on the square. Hope you won't regret what you have done. Time will tell. Little Griffin should be played in right field regularly, as he is one of the brainiest of ball players. He is a sure fielder and a fair batter. The fans wish him success as captain. KLOETHE REDS DEFEATED. The Kansas City Royal Giants Prove to Be the Best Mud Horses. KANASAS CITY, Mo., May 12—The Oklahoma Indians met their second defeat with the Kansas City Royals last Sunday afternoon, at Shelley Park, Independence and Oak streets. The Indians must master the situation, letting them down with three runs, while the Royals took eleven. Lon Lee, known as the mud pitcher, was in the box with Campbell and O'Neill, both independent. Manager J. Johnson, who is playing short, states that by the first of June the Royals will be in Class A. Saturday the Bunting Stones will be on hold until the Kansas City Independence Oak streets. 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Regards to all friends. Blood Knox, business manager of THE FREEMAN, was the guest of Prof. R. Roy Pope and band Monday at five o'clock dinner. The Famous Theater at Atlanta, Ga., is doing a nice business. Porter Porter is stage manager and is pleasing the public Packed houses every night. Prof. R. Roy Pope, director of Annex Bank of Ringling Brothers' Circus; Whitney Viney and W. Walker were visitors at THE FREEMAN office last Sunday. Winn. (Hoss) Crawford, basso, late of Glazer Jubilee Singers, has joined the Golden Gate Quintet and opens in Detroit, Mich. week of May 15. Regards to all friends. Johnson and Rector are meeting success, having played the East for the last year in the band. R. Tomas Wallace-Hegenback circus. Week May 2. Auditorium; week 9. Crystal Palace, Philadelphia. A. W. Martin's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. is doing a good business at the Bijou Theater, Milwaukee, this week. The colored contingent is doing excellent work. Mt. Gus Collins handles the part of Uncle Tom to perform his show. The manman sings a line bartone in the quartet. Traction Park, under the management of Bob Reed, will open June 15. No expense has been spared in this energetic young man to make this an ideal resort, devoid of rowdiness. Everything will be operated on a table, bask in the sun. The park will have a high class show this summer under the management of J. D. Beaman. P. G. LOWERY'S ENTERPRISE. The bunch were entertain at Youngs- town, Ohio, by Mr. Henry Stroman and the I. B. P. O. Elks. Buckeye Lodge 73, and at New Castle, Pa. were given a re- view of the Nm. Wm. Stewart and wife 154 Grove street. Every one doing nicely and sends regards. TERRY'S U. T. C. COMPANY. We opened our season at River Sloux. In April 30, to S. R. O. Our show is late. We have a new show with the colored people than last season. Why? Look who we have got: Miss Netta King, Ms. Beverly, Ms. Butter, the Butter, Mr. Joe Perking, Mr. J, Beecher, The Beechams, C. W. Beebe, Mr. J. Sloux Charles Haims says, "Hello Junk, get the 'Grizzly Bear' song." IVY THEATER, 329 EAST NINTH ST., CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Mr. L. T. Swords, Proprietor. This theater will open Monday, May 15, under the management of Mr. J. T. Taylor, the bookkeeper who was experienced in the vaudeville business, and who will no doubt do his utmost to attract this theater in first-class vaudeville. He will be available to that end. Mr. Taylor sends regards to R. V. Cross, Kenner and Lewis to all friends in and out of the profession. O'BRIEN'S MINSTRELS Everything is moving along O K. Had a couple of rainy nights, but showed in the opera house. Fair business all through the house. Now we are in Nebraska for a month or so. Company arrived a luggage car, as the show was large for one car. Clark Brothers are large in their one-act comedy, the big sensation of their Williams our bouton, and club jungle, is holding his night. Henry Hunt is rehearsing a new contract called the "Demon's Cave." Mrs. Clark Holloway, Anderson, Brown are cleaning the snare drum in the parade. Pwee, trump jugler, is placing them with his difficult tricks. Charles Holloway is rehearsing new music for his concert. Billy Caldwell, monologue, is still telling his funny stories. Reserved to packed houses in Fairbury, matinee and night. PROF. B. FERRIS SATISFIED MUSICAL ENTERPRISE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. NEW YORK CITY All are enjoying good health and having a new good time. The famous troupe of New Orleans landers gave a reception in honor of the Satisfied Band on Sunday afternoon the Satisfied Band at, at which place there were five dancers, at which place were represented. Music and dancing was represented by all. Our minstrels will open at Trenton, N. J. May 16. Look for the tour. Mr. Clarence Rucker, who is starring at the Satisfied Musical Enterprise, is set to them wild singing "That Barber Shoe" which is a decided hit. Harrison Buckburn, or famous buck and wing dancer, singing "Phoebe Jane" which is cleaning hands. the "Fussy Rag." Bud Burders singing "Jingle, Jingle, Jingle, with Money in My Pocket, Sounds Like Money to Me." Mrs. Juanta Pace sends "That Teatosing Rag." Cori Pattent sang "Italian Rag." Rector Pattent studied stage manager, has certainly studied to please the public in his selection of songs and funny sayings for our show. All send regards to all friends. RUBY THEATER, GALVESTON, TEX. Everything is still going nicely, and the good, able manager, Mr. C. Huff, is more than pleased with his show. All the performers are cleaning up right along. The manager is still setting them wild with singing and funny stunts that he is putting on. Miss Floyd Fisher is still holding her own. Miss Frankie Edwards is also cleaning up right along. Jolly E. Henderson is making good with his clever talk and hitting songs. Frank Tansel, the Tennessee jockey, closed a successful five weeks' engagement with us May 9, to play a re-engagement at the Pekin Theater, Houston Theater, The Hammond Gardens to all friends in and out of the profession. Write, care of the Freeman. DUDLEY COMPANY CLOSES S. H. Dudley, in "His Honor, the Barber," supported by the Smart Set Company, will close Saturday, May 14, in New York City, at the Metropolis Theatre, 100 West 42nd Street, for a needed rest for two weeks in Chester, then go to Newark, N. J., to open his summer show at Hillside Park. After opening his show there he will stay two weeks in New York, and perfecting the show, and then go to Chicago to get busy rehearsing the big minstrel which opens the latter part of July. From there Mr. Dudley goes to New York to rehearse before he will have to get busy with his "His Honor, the Barber," for which the cast has not been selected as yet. Address all communications to Mr. Dudley, building, corner Forty-seventh and Broadway, care of Barton and Wiswell. PEKIN THEATER, SAVANNAH, GA The week of May 2 found one of the best shows that Manager W. J. Stiles has offered his audience for some time. The vaudeville bill was headed by the Artesia Sunbeans, Sunbeans, vocalists and expert dancers. This team of clever performers appeared before King Edward VII, July 26, 1908, for its entertainment at Buckingham Palace, where the king medal. The costumes worn by this act are simply grand. The Lyceum Duo, in a travesty on Uncle Tom's Cabin, was a laugh getter. The Conley Sisters, two sisters, were also presented them. Miss Mamie Payne did a character song and dance act. The evening performance closed with another one on Tim Owlsley's laugable one-act musical. The principal roles being taken by Henry Jennings, Arthur Conley, Elsie Jennings, Petronie Lazo and Jennie Taylor. Tim Owlsley is an author and a producer, and the principal roles of the Pekin, W. A. Robinson always knows what to have his orchestra play. ARCADE THEATER, ATLANTA, GA. Kenner and Lewis, the acknowledged Williams and Walker of the South, after playing a successful engagement at the Airdrome, jacksonville Fl., opened at the house, and received several performance, and received several encores. On their arrival they were given the management the stage. They booked the house and the performance, and received several encores. Chas, Wilson, an all-around good opened on the same time and received the house and the performance, and are going big with their singing. Prof. John Woods and Little Henry have made their way in the hearts of the Atlanta community, and have received them at all times. McAllen, the peer of all shack wire artists, opened here. Mack has not forgotten any of his old-time tricks, and has added several new tricks, and has sent Lewis and Lewis send regards to the Airdrome bunch and the Whitman sisters, also Bob Russell, Billy Owens, Paul Crampton, Speedy, and orchestra. Where are Todd and Lizzie Thomas? Why don't they write? ALABAMA CHOCOLATE DROPS. Wm. Benbow's Alabama Chocolate Drops closed a successful engagement at the People's Theater, 211 Milam street, Houston, Tex., and have opened the Maiden Tansel opened with the show in Houston and is making good. Miss Edna Landry is still taking three and four encores nightly with her cute and winning ways, singing baby like Miss Virginia a cow-shauser, holding his face a shouter, Mrs. Gussie Love took Hot Springs by storm with the "Wild Cherry Rag." Miss Jessie Burney is cleaning up her dancing. J. Paul '83' Versal's quite hit concert Springs. Hubbert Jones, our golden-voiced tenor, is in a class by himself, and holds the house spellbound nightly with his high-class songs. The men behind our fun music Department are the White are the kings of comedy. Little Chuck, the kid buck dancer, is fast climbing. H. K. Love is musical director; Wm. Benbow, owner and manager. Mr. Benbow would like to hear the music of the Maiden Tansel Theater, Hot Springs, Edna Landry says hello, Joe Sims; write me. PASTIME THEATER AT ATHENS GEORGIA. We are packing them in at the Pastime this week with a strong bill. Our new stage, manager, Mr. Jeff Webb, better known as the "Bee" on the new weeks' engagement at the Arcade Theater, Atlanta, Ga., knows just what the public likes, and is meeting with much success, assisted by the follow-up sessions with Smiley's sensational singing soubrette, who has just closed a five weeks' successful engagement at the Macro Theater, Charleston, with her sensational talk. Our melody, Queen Ethel Brown, was heartily received on her return to the Pastime, and is getting her usual four and five encounters with her sensational talk. Our "Happy Tom," is increasing the belt business with his funny talking, singing and dancing. Bert Houze, the comedy king, assisted by the comedy Gisele, closed a five weeks' engagement at Luna Park, Atlanta, Ga., and are taking them off their feet, singing his sensational song "Wants Give Out I'll Be Ready to Die." Our director, Mr. Robert Baugh, knows what to do with the piano, Mr. Davies, our manager, is well pleased with the company. We are going to regard to all friends in and out of the profession. WOLCOTT'S FUN FACTORY With the Maryland Shows, Little Washington, N. C. We are playing week stands with a fresh program every night. We open up THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. with an elaborate minstrel first part, which Miss Willar King closes in smart style, singing "My Little Jungle Babe." She introduces the sketch introducing Lilie Maude and Rasut, the youngest colored team touring the country today. Then cames Daniel Reeves, Charley Denslow and Walter Towel in their knock-about song and entitles it "The Big Muddy Billy" and Estelle Reeves follow in their side-splitting act entitled "Fifteen Minutes in Looneyville." Harry and Louise Gadston then come with their novelty acrobatic dance and big-headed boy from that doggone town, is setting the public wild singing that popular sentimental ballad, "You'll Be Sorry Just Too Late." The manager and orchestra direct the Charlie Burrems. You do think of that? Warkil King sends regards to the Pekin bunch at Norfolk also the Whitney Company. Charles Watkins, also Kid and Nancy and Mose Watkins, also Kid and Nancy, write Love and Shoestring Bobby Linton, write SAVOY THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN. We are still doing things to please the people and the patrons claim that they cannot see any better in the town regard- that's saying a mighty big thing for a stock company that has to change the bill every Sunday and Thursday and still not change it. There's another pleasing number—a musical carnival of all nations, featuring Miss Margie Crosby as an American girl. "Nuf the stuff I stellarlarr was seen in a male role and beaten in second to none. Mane Ransom was the Irish lass, and she was there with the song and brogue. Laura Smite was the singer, and she was the yes! Mamie Johnson came to town as Princess Waneeda, and when the chief found her she was on the warpaint. Net-ten, she was on the costume piece. James Hamilton and Ed Howard were there as just plain folks, with James Ransom takings things easy smoking his pipe of peace. On Monday night, May 2, our manager, Mr. F. A. Barrasso, gave a reception for Mr. F. A. Barrasso, a great affair, being his 28th birthday, and he came out of the Savoy Stock Company came out in full dress, and the gowns that our female members were was a treat to the eye company sit up and take notice. The Menu was cooked and served in high-class Italian style, with native wines, and the company made a thank you to he did honor to his chair. Those present were: F. A. Barrasso, James Ransom, Will Jones, Mr. Dukes, Z. Barrasso, James Fulton, Mr. Dukes, M. H. H. Hard, Estella Harris, May Ransom, Mamie Johnson, Nettie Howard, Estella Stovall, Laura Smith, Margla Crosby and India Spores were made by every one present, and the company is by Mia India Allen rectifying the "Death of the Reveler." A member of the company sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. PROF. R. ROY POPE'S ANNEX BAND WITH RINGLING BROS.' CIRCUS. The Annex of Ringling Bros.' Circus has with it the splendid band of Prof. Roy, the efflent bandmaster and comedian, the eccentric and ideal circus day, for the weather man dealt out sunshine, and plenty of it, for the engagement of the Ringling Bros.' Circus, formed, held a conspicuous place in the parade and rendered music that brought applause from admirers all along the river. This organization furnishes the greater part of the entertainment in the Annex. The fifteen men, with pretty dark blue, hats, and gloves, arranged on a raised platform seated in a red-covered chairs, with the director in the center. Selections are given at the beginning each week and accompanying each festival. The minstrel part is exceptionally good. The jokes are all new and clean. The middle is taken care of in a faultless manner by Mr. William Walker, less than a half-hour ago by Messrs. James Jackson, Walter Hinsley and Whitney Viney. The singing is very good, showing to an advantage the well-controlled voices of the different men. The orchestra, led by Mr. W. E. Bentley, is applauded pleasing. There is no doubt whatever the excellency of this organization, for every man is a musician, and a good worker, and their best efforts only are sufficient. The music is under the persuasion direction of Prof. K. Keen insight into the fitness of things, and labors for perfection as the only height of his ambition. The season has opened very promisingly for this organization, and I have been a subscriber and happiness, cheered her own R Roy Pope on to victory with her blessing. THE PROFESSION AT CHICAGO. BY CAREY B. LEWIS. Big. Bill at Pekin Special to THE FREEMAN CHICAGO, IL., May 11.—"Col. R. T. Motts gave his patrons another fine bill on Monday night of this week, and it will continue until Sunday night. It was one of the two stars that became famous in the "Red Moon" "Road to Monterey" and the "Gay LeuNETA." They sang these two numbers on his wife's face and starred in "Tankee" had been sick during her stay in the she did not show any sign of her illness in her sweet voice. They easy the leading attraction of the event and her work is edited by the singing of Mr. Pankey, who has one of the best stage carriages of any member of his race, or other race. She was brilliant and costumes were handsome. When they finished the number, the house arose en masse and greeted them with prolonged smiles. The Dah Duh troupe was easily the next best bill. Nine Arabians did a tumbling and jumping turn that was a big success. One man held eight men in midair. Lizette Fuller did a song and dance turn and sang a very catchy rag. "Grizzly Bicyclists" added much to the evening's bicyclists, Bud Smith was very clever with his new gags. The jokes were fresh and full of humor, and Tullie fied the soft dancing numbers and Tullie entertained the audience with some very classical music upon a grand piano. New moving pictures were also seen each night. For next week Mr. Motts has secured another strong bill. Henderson and Thomas will make a return engagement. He is regarded among the booking agencies as a leading electric comedians on the road. Thomas is the comedian and Henderson is the straight man. Henderson is said to be the best comedian in the city, they are the best colored advance advertisements among colored vaudeville actors. Georgia Gomez, late of Williams and Walker, who made the harbor of Lost Dreams" was the best known being booked on the Doyle circuit, and with long time to follow. She is, said one of the best known theatrical men, theacing soprano singer of the race today. Harry Fields' nine kids, who are on the Orpheum circuit, will be one of the jolliest teams seen here for some time. Madame Congrove's trained dogs and pets will be a maturation stage. Clan Wynn will do a burlesque act, and Downs and Brown will do a singing turn. They are well known actors and have made good on the stage. **Consult Day, Consul Monk, the $1,000 act, will be the attraction. This is the biggest and most wonderful act in vandeville.** A large and appreciative audience of music lovers of Chicago was present last Thursday night, at Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, to hear the first grand concert of the Umbrian Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. E. J. Clissold, assisted by M. E. Church. "It was one of the finest audiences, I ever saw in Chicago," said one of the leading musicians of the city. It was an exceedingly fashionable audience, and that the entertainment was evidenced by the tumultuous applause given each number. Miss Marie Burton, Chicago's favorite singer, was a valuable asset, while little one covered herself with glory. Both scored covered hits, and generously applauded after each number. The Umbrian Glee Club shared high honors of the evening in the singing of On the Sea. It can be said now that Chicago's Glee Club is easily boast as being one of the best in the try. They are fine enough to accept engagements in any part of the country, and would take big wherever they might go. On the Hymn, by Wagner, was the first number in the ensemble won the audience immediately after the first number, and the large audience was assured that there was more in store. Ms. Burton was accompanied by Mr. C. A. Williams, who played both of the voices and piano was excellent. Miss Burton's solo was the second number. She was beautifully gowned, and armored in a manner of appearing. She was greeted by the best nook and corner of the auditorium, and the louder ones swelled with perfection. It was during this number that she performed several high notes with ease and distinction. It must be said that while she is a training singer, she has not neglected facial expression, which is pleasing and sweet. The apple number is a humorous number by the Glee Club, followed by "Ma Olliest One." The humor of the latter was augmented by the solo of Mr. A. A. Brown, president of the production brought forth very liberal applause. "The Rosary" was sung with feeling and soul. Each singer seemed to pour out efforts, yet not a note was strained. The music well rendered that it was given an encore. "Fantasie de Concert," avery difficult violin number, was given by St. Stephen's College. This young miss was the feature of the show, but she got from the violin seemed almost divine. She was composed and confidential. She played like a veteran violinist. Her notes were not sweet, but clear and musical. The work was in every instance blended with the piano. She deserves great credit. She shows training, culture and refinement. Her work was so well that the audience very gracefully bowed and played another selection, unaccompanied, and won more applause. Amir Laurie," a selection that is always timely, was given by the band and this was followed by a humorous number, "Po' Little Lamb." In the humming of the latter selection it was void and mass twang. Fullness, shading and melody was cholly brought out under the baton of Prof. Clissod, the director. Ob. Come with Me," was the second number, mass twang. The stately prima donna's voice showed up in this than the previous number. In this she showed that she was a real high-class singer. The audience became enraptured with her singing, and she never sang again. The audience was presented with a binge of American cheer. "Oh, Rocks, Fall on Me," was a number by the quartet that touched the hearts of the audience. The closing number was "Oh, Rocks, Fall on Me." The entertainment was a wonderful success. The members are as follows: Th. Allen, D. M. Asberry, A. A. Brown, I. H. Brown, A. J. Childress, A. H. Dumam, R. Arthur Henderson, G. H. Hutcherson, B. Johnsons, R. C. Kelly, A. H. A. Lewis, W. C. Mason, D. M. Mitchell, E. J. Eoldham, Ch. W. Pierce, Cornell Pierce and Ernest Smith. Madam A. Patti Brown, who is traveling in the South, is expected in Chicago some time next month. Press reports are very favorable to Madam Brown. Mr Tom Brown writes that he is having a most delightful time at Excelsior Springs, Mo. Mr. Brown will be gone several weeks. He will return for a trip to Europe, accompanied by his wife. Leon Motts, nephew of Col. R. T. Motts, manager of the Pekin Theater, has developed into a business man of ability. His success is due to a business training he performed for the local city schools. The portion of the correspondence that comes to the Pekin Theater is handled by young Mr. Motts. He works like a "little steam engine." He is full of energy, and this is strongly backed up with sound common sense. The Pekin orchestra is composed of Oliver Perry, leader and violinist; George B. Reeves, violinist; George Reeves, drums; Miss Gertrude Harrison, pianist. The orchestra is still the valuable asset to complete the feature bills that are being presented at this house. Ground was broken Monday for the new Grand Theater, at thirty-first and state stress. The new building is said to be 75,000 square feet. The men are building it for Negro patrons almost exclusively. THE PARROT IN THE THEATER LOFT What He Sees, Hears and Talks about Every Day. You should not say your act was better than anything on the bill or that you were the first colored person to appear on such a stage. John Rucher and James Burris are doing Judee Burries. And that nice Judee and Jimmy always add sound together, so far as names go. Wonder who will set the plums as star of Gus Hill's new "Octoroons"? Anyway, no performer should run down the others to get a place in the company. Say, I wouldn't miss getting THE FREEMAN Summer Theatrical Edition for nothing on earth. All the wise ones will get in on it. Hope you will. Got a cracer? That Cary B. Lewis is in Chicago, pushing the quill for THE FREEMAN in an effective way. Then will be something like the WIKE Cows that we all lie to read from now on. Belle Davis is loosing as good as ever, and "we couldn't see my baby lose" her health and charm at this important date, for she is one of the strongest features in the theatrical profession. Have notice that nearly every circus on the road has a colored aggregation taking care of the side show. Dear colored performer, please take care of the operative gift you and don't squabble yourself out of a job. Have you noticed the billing that Gen Robert Otto's has been making for the Parkside Chicago, IL? It is of the very best that can be obtained in the business. The highest classed artists are appearing each week, who say they never play small houses—especially colored ones. Wonder what S. H. Dudley will do next? He has captured about everything in the show business. I guess, except like Tim Owshy, who proved to be on the road every day. He is stubbornness. However, Tim is doing well, and so is Dudley, without one another. Cole and Johnson close their long and farewell season in the play "Red Moon," only to begin real hard, perhaps, the greatest task in their career by writing a couple of Negro musical comedies in several months' time that will please. It is so powerful hard to put in high class musical plays. If he ain't choke me with a cracker. Tutt Whitney is the most mysterious actor in the business. You never can find him in the business. He does anything he is then about what he is just the opposite of what he tells you. He gives me more times, too. Every time. Today is sunny tomorrow. He is cloudy and likely to storm on the quiet. It looks as though Jul Jones and Noah Warrington Prop., George Franklin and James Collins, Mixers. 112 N. Jefferson Ave., St Louis, Mo. Phone, Bomont, 654. Just Off the Press Four of the biggest song hits ever, published for 100, viz.: "My Heart is Yearning," price 60c; "If You Could, Would You?" 60c; "If Other People had Left my Business to Me." 50c; "That One Aln't got 'Em Babe" 50c. These compositions are extraor inarily juicy and if properly handled, will undoubtedly meet with tremendous success anywhere. Sent by mail, postpaid, to any address one copy of each for $8. Professional send programs. Address Henry N. Paschal, publisher, care Freeman, Indianapolis, or Foster Music Co., 3025 State St., Chicago, Ill. WANTED To hear from all managers in the South that wish to book a first-class colored comedy company of all star performers. No trash, but a box office winner. Headed by James Ransom, the emperor of all young comedians, supported by the very best talent that the country affords—Miss Margie Crosby, Estella Harris, May Ransom, Nettie Howard, Laura Smith, Mamie Johnson, Estella Stovall, Edward L. Howard, James Hamilton, L. M. McCullis, R. Dukes, J. W. Blake and others. Want to be the next line performer at all-time high? Write or wifi A. A. Barrasso, prohistor Savor Theater, 121-23 South Fourth street, Memphis, Tenn. Richards & Pringle's Minstrels Wants immediately A No. I trombone player to double band and orchestra. Long engagement. Write or wire (prepaid message) as per route in The Freeman. Also first class tenor balladist. Uncle Rad Kees had run out. Of course when one starts into write for a newspaper, he is not going to fill the time son arrives that he is unable to fill an inch space. I am about sure that Juli Jones and Uncle Rad Kees are going to be the hundred other FREEMAN correspondents. MARTIN & CANSBY GO TO VIRGINIA. The team, E. G. Martin and Don D. Canshy, known as the 'Indian and the Dan,' has been the headliner in Cincinnati, O., at the Pekin and the Gathers Theatres. They left on May 16, and will appear on week, and will appear in their home city, Indianapolis. Ind., at the Family Theatre, opening May 16. Regards to cont. ANOTHER BIG COLORED SHOW TO TAKE THE ROAD Gus Hill Will Put "The Octooroons" Out Next Season as a Burlesque Show in Great Style. NEW YORK, N. Y., May 6.—The news is flying about in theatrical circles here that Gus Hill will put on the road next week to showcase his new show. Already he has signed, says the Police Gazette, some of the prettiest creoles in the show business, and he will spare no expense to put out an elaborate show. The show is scheduled for the title of the show was used some years ago, headed by Smart and Williams, Belle Davis and Billy English, under the management of John Isham. This company, owned by Burberry company, closed doing grand opera at the death of Mr. Isham. Gossip has it that Jones, Grant and Jones are saying that the aggregation and Grudy are making a strong bid for starring honors. 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I solicit on the n erit of my goods and service. tgers always made welcome. Varrington Prop., Franklin and James Collins, Mixers. , St Louis, Mo. Phone, Bomont, 654. The Press for 1910, viz: "My Heart is Yearning," price 60c. THE STAGE 6 The Summer Theatrical number of THE Freeman will be issued in June. It will contain special write-ups of the various colored theaters. The Pelibon Sisters are going big at the Arcade Theatre, Atlanta, Ga., and are beginning a new engagement. They open at the Pelkin Theatre, Memphis, Tenn., scon. Regards to Jennie Hall and the Jennings. Miss Maggie Crosby, late of Scott and Crosby, is filling an engagement at the Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. Miss Crosby is thinking of joining hands with Miss Laura Smith (Little Ginger), of Chicago. Regards to George Bass. Miss Maggie Crosby, late of Scott and Crosby, is filling an engagement at the Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. Miss Crosby is thinking of joining hands with Miss Laura Smith (Little Ginger), of Chicago. Regards to George Bass. Bert A. Williams has certainly captured New York, and is holding them down, as can be seen by what the New Variety in its issue of May says. He says, "I was a little bit obsessed this week. Some are strong local favorites, and each drew friends, but the big drawing card is Bert Williams. It is the colored comedian's third week. He has been playing with the new song run. With a rattling new song, "Are You Going to Get Smoothing You Don't Expect"? a revival of "Late Hours" and a new story, leaving out "That's Plenty," Williams was a continuous riot. He could remain at Hammerstein's indictment. WILL GO ABROAD SOON. Alda Overton Walker and Abbie Mitchell said to soon earn a teaching position in the bookings in England, France, Germany, Russia and other parts of Europe over the Marinelline Agency. THE OHIO MINSTRELS GOOD. The Ohio Minstrel Show is doing good business. They have a fine bunch of musicians. They have Julian Hill, the singing and dancing comedian, is making big hits every night. Mrs. Jones, the stage manager, with their sketch, are clever. Mrs. Ratus Jones, the stage manager, is splendid in her line of work, keeping busy booking good people. Her husband joined her. HIGH TENOR MAKES BIG HIT. After filling a six weeks' engagement at the Royal and Gem theaters, North Memphis, Tenn., B. Edwards the East Memphis, Tenn., B. Edwards the Pekin May 2, scoring the biggest hit of the season. Mr. Edwards without a doubt is the highest and sweetest of all players to hear him, as he leaves here May 14 to play some Western time before going to New York to take a much needed rest.—John Hart Set, F. Lee, Correspondent Secretary. COLORED MAN LEADING ATTRAC TION WITH WILD WEST SHOW. Bill Peikett Throws Big Bulls and Steers to the Ground. Bill Pickett, the colored man who wrestles bulls and steers and throws them, is one of the leading attractions this season with the 1988 World Series champion Pickett is a powerful man, and it is necessary to be to do the act that he performs daily. Perhaps there is no colored act to do with the bulls and steers, but a sensation. He enters the arena and races around a time or two on horseback, and then leaps to the ground and attacks a big bull. Pickett is a malal's horns, and man and beast struggle fully five minutes before Pickett twists the animal's neck sufficiently to throw him. When they fall, however, Pickett often finds himself underneath. It is an act of strength and skill. PEOPLE'S THEATER, HOUSTON, TEXAS. The Billy Henderson's Big Musical Extravaganza is still and always will be remembered in Houston as the premier colorful musical theater that they deserve the credit, for they have held their audiences spellbound for twenty weeks, and are as fresh in the minds of the theater-going public as when they were young. They will sums for the young and talen stage director, Billy. The roster of the company is as follows: Russell and Sandy Burns, leading comedians; Homer Broadaxn, that funny eccentric dancer; Elbert White, phenomenal baritone singer; soubrietre Joel Joffre; Fritz, Campbell and Talen Jackson. Prof. Davis and eGorge Williams are certainly holding their own in the orchestra. Billy Henderson would like to hear from all of his old-time friends in and out of the profession. Would also like to hear from Laura Smith of the Savoy Theater, Mrs. address all mail to the People's Theater, Tex. Billy Henderson, manager. ARRY BORN COMPANY DRAWS GREAT CROWDS Has All-Star Program On at Dunbar Theater. COLUMBUS, O., May 12.—The Arry Born Big Show is holding the boards at the Danbank Theater and is packing the house nightly. The company is an all-age, well engagement here prior to starting on its twenty-four weeks' tour with E. L. Cummings' amusement enterprises. It is composed of such stars as Amos Hayes, singing company, The Company, The Scotts, of Sunny South Minstrels; Joe Horton, contortionist, of Ed. Byrand's Greatest Sensation Company of New York; Luther Pierce, of Samuel T. Billy Smith's Minstrels; E. R. Talbert, of Billy Smith's Minstrels; Ke Donaway, of the Rabbit's Foot Company; Dent and Young, musical comedians; The Arch City Quartet, Glover, of James Jackson, Peterson, and Oliver James; Jackson and Burrell, in a sketch, "The Candy Kid," and the only Doc Blair, of the Al G. Fields' Minstrels. Doc Blair, who is one of Mr. Al G. Fields' most elf marketers, is the manager of this aggression. J. J. WEAVER DID NOT MARRY THE "TEXAS FLOWER." A Grave Mistake Made at the Expense of Young Actor. The dramatic editor of THE FREEMAN wishes to state that an error was made in the issue of April 30 concerning the marriage of Mr. $300 concerning the Company. The Company was stated. Under the caption of "Whitney Musical Comedy Company Spend Sunday here" it was said said that a lady had come all the way from Texas to join him in Indiana to become his bride, but the marriage has never come to pass, and neither has any individual journeyed from Texas to Indiana to become his mate, ascertained by the whole company. In fact, Mr. Weaver had never even contemplated getting married to anyone at any time. The news got into these columns through the wise efforts of a trusted authority of the matter, who gave us the facts in the case figured on trusting what he called a joke for the public to be to the damaging expense of clearer hear. We trust that the above will clearer hear. We trust that the above injustice done him, nor that such cases will not happen again. KING AND BAILEY SET WHITE DAILIES TALKING. Critics Do Not-Fail to Say Act Is One of the Best. That King and Bailey are a pronounced success cannot be disputed from the fact that they are the most popular men to say so everywhere they go. Below are a few clips from several leading papers: "That King and Bailey, with their colored girls, put on one of the best musical acts ever seen in Fargo. The entire company have good voices and their songs are new and catchy, while their dancing is out of tune."—Fargo Daily News, Tuesday, May 3. Another says: "As the colored people are the headliners at the Grand this week. They are two men and four women. The more brunette one of the men is an original act, the other is an uproar when he was in front." The Fargo Forum and Daily Republican, May 3. This week's Miles bill provides a fair brand of entertainment for jaded diversion seekers. The usual things that recurs are the headline's star act of the bill coming first. We had thought right along that the darkey percussionist from freeway haun crazy. But this week also comes King, of Williams & Walker's "Chocolate Drops," and cruelly dissuasions us. King will be the star of the voice and all. Bailey and three other colored folk aid and abet. A pretty good singing and dancing act, spiced with banana.—The Minneapolis Dally News, April 26. THE GALLERY GOD SEES MISS BELLE DAVIS AND "PICKS." Out of a drizzling, dark night I hied me to a "seat of the mighty" at the Grand Opera House, to see the first performance that Miss Belle Davis has given to the world. She was born since the good old days of John W. Isham's Octoberoons, that used to crowd 'em to the doors at about every performance of an engagement at the Park. In those palmy days Miss Davis was the gift of singing stars to a world-wide reputation. As she came upon the stage each day this week not a soul of us who had ever seen her in the days of the "Octooons" will ever forged the many hundreds of times she has sung on stage. Stand To See Ma' Baby Lose." She could not sing it often enough for you, try as MISS BELLE DAVIS. she would. When she left America for the Bronx, she would be a real, gingery rattle songs with her, and it seems that we Hoosters never heard her, but we certainly a certain way until her return here this week. Her act is billed as Belle Davis and her Creckerjacks in Southern Pastimes, and it is as billed. Miss Davis comes before her Creckerjacks, and says immediately that we all have reasonably well acquainted with. To the white playhouse patron she might be mistaken for one of their race, but it should not be difficult to recognize the human art of what nationality she is for her face displays a naturalness of happiness that can only come from the likes of one certain race. I saw in her the careful graces of a true artist, that are not to be found in the public stage. She reminded one of May Irwin in point of humor of the Negro dialect song, in some minor details, and yet she is always a true Daytona. You can continue to entertain you when you know she should be exhausted, because she sings, dances and acts in the manner that please you in every way. It is our opinion that Miss Davis has a poor eye for detail, least of all the shred effect, although Miss Davis rendered them in her own clever manner. An artist of her standing, it seems to us, could easily secure a better selection of musical numbers, when one is reminded of the great works there are among Afro-Americans of to-day. Miss Davis carries four boys, who are just what the name on the bill implies—"crackerjacks," and hot ones as performers. They can dance, sing, and their son's ear can tangle ammunition and entertain you without a song or word of funny dialogue. You could see that they are real young lads who are born for the business. One of them was exceptionally good as a comedian, and the other as a drummer. He interacted everybody with the way he twirled a drum major's stick through the air. This little fellow will in time make a very clever comedian, for he has the making in him. Does the act of jumping during the eighteen or twenty minutes they are present on the stage. We might add that if a little sketch on the "School Days" order could be worked up in this act, we make no doubt that it is greater than a riot. However, we can see why Miss Davis and her Crackerjacks remained in Europe so long—for no other reason than that the act pleased all because it is headed by one of the most talented and always has always held her own through her remarkable ability. THE PROFESSION AT JACKSON-VILLE. FLA. The coming of the Whitman sisters to the Airdrome Theater and the departure of Lewis, the Whitman event this week. Messrs. Lew Kenner and John Lewis, who have been playing the Airdrome for twelve weeks, leave Sunday night for the three weeks. The Whitman sisters, with eighteen people, will open at the Airdrome Monday, May 9. They are offered the Simmons Slim Henderson, Paul Carter and Billy Earthquake. Mr. Earthquake will CHE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. BLOOD POISON Bone Pains, Ulcers, Scaly Skin, Pimples. For twenty-five years Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.), has been curing yearly thousands of Tertiary Blood Poison, Primary Secondary or Tertiary Blood Poison, Primary Secondary or Blood and Skin Diseases, Cancer, Rheumatism and Eczema. We solicit the most obstinate cases, because B. B. B. cures where the body is in Bones, or Joins or Knots, Mucus Patches in mouth, Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper-Colored Spots, Ulcers on any part of the body, Hair Loss, Dermatitis, Eczema, Blisters or open humors, Rings or pimples of Eczema, Bolls, Swellings, Eating Sores, take B. B. 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The Wm. Foster Music Co., 362 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Unredeemed Watches and Diamonds, Suit Cases, Leather Goods and Musical Instruments cheap. Money advanced liberally on all articles of value. Expert watch repairing. Cleaning. 60c; main spring. 50c; crystals. 10c. Wash a full line of the genuine reconstructed Saphires. We defy anybody to tell them from the genuine diamond. Finest imitation in the world, and less than the 30th part of the cost. Main Street LOA. Illinois St. Main 7783. Open evenings. All business strictly confidential HOTEL UPTON! 130 Dartmouth and 5 Harwick Streets, opposite Back Bay Station. Long Distance telephone back Bay station. Side rooms steam heated, $1.00 and upwards. Special rates to Railroad men and Theatrical people. Good service at regular restaurant prices. Hardy Inn. Wm. H. Hardy. Hardy Inn. Rural Rue. Treasure. NOTES FROM PROF. C. E. HAWK. Prof. C. E. Hawk is the only Negro traveling the whole country over and owning 12,000 feet of life motion pictures and six illustrated songs and a company of 12,000 musicians. James De Costa, tenor soloist and monologue; Madame Susie Carwin, high art in mind reading and soprano songstress, also featuring a big high-class singing and talking act, the comedy king, W. R. Jackson, electrician and musical director. Now we are on the road twelve months in the year, and are open for any one wishing to give us a date, as we play churches, and please join us. We can please the public at large. We are here for two weeks more and hope to hear from all of our friends. Pastors may have this entertainment at any time or not, and we can be on the street, Atlanta, Ga., or James E. Rogers, care of The Freeman. We have just closed a successful eight weeks in Savannah, Ga, and are here for four weeks, and everything is good so far. It is a mystery to the many who have seen her work in the poses plastique, and her knowledge of mind reading is enough to convince you that she alone is a big show in herself, with her nice voice and charming eyes. She is the pride of all who see and hear her. Prof. C. E. Hawk, fourteen years in the business, is well worth your patronage. He is a man who now turning the people wild when he sings his little illustrated song, "Good evening, Caroline, the moving picture, Satisfaction or money back. Jas. A. Rogers, C. E. Hawk and Susie Carwin say hello to Mabel Johnson and Susie Brinker, so Larrie Reed. Would like to hear from Mabel Johnson. Regards to all in and out of the profession. Prof. C. E. Hawk, professor and gentleman, M. A. Mas, professor and business manager and advance agent. ALLEN'S STOCK COMPANY A BIG SUCCESS Drawing Great Crowds to the Pekin at Memphis, Tenn. MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 6. —The performances at this house this week are the best ever given here. Allen and ten other guests big band, big band, and act entitled "Jack Johnson's Training Quarters," and singing their own latest song hit entitled "My Friend, Jack Johnson." This theater is featuring the John-Kenny Johnson's masterpiece is a comedy farce in two acts, entitled "The Good Time Kid from Boston," and "Zeke at the Race Course," including four big numbers in the bill of this week is a star in their particular line, and they certainly got the applause for every bit of acting that they did. In fact, the entire show was a big success, and consists of the well-known act of Potter, Fowler and Potter, in their big skit, "There Ain't Nothing Doing." Mrs. Sobnia Jefferson the dainty subtitle says, "The tramp juggler; Miss B. Whitehead, the little buck and wing dancer; Pipe and Lander, the great knockabout team, and Allen & Allen. Our music is grand, the music is grand, the music is grand, the tramp juggler; Dandy Charley, trombone; T. L. Woods, cornet; R. S. Winslow, violin; E. Perkins, clarinet; Jefferson, trap drummer. Business is the S. R. O. sign being displayed nightly. The entire bunch is well and happy, and the ghost slips on you sometimes before you perform is afraid of. We read our Freeman, and all join in the chorus and sing, "My, Jack Johnson," and continue. The Pepin staff is: T. D. Coradine, proprietor; G. W. Allen, manager; Prof. Murray, music director. Mr. Allen sends the Pepin to drome and Florida Blossoms bunch. Jennings, Johnson and Watts, please write. ATTENTION IS CALLED TO PERFORMERS The Freeman Will Publish a Summer Theatrical Edition. The Freeman will publish a Summer Theatrical Edition in June, and we call the attention of all performers to go get the special support of owners and managers of colored theaters, for this issue is to serve larger interest of Nero. We need the throughput of our craft. We want to hear from you. The edition will also contain introductions of clever new performers who are not widely known to the public. Write us concerning it. BELLE DAVIS MAY AGAIN STAR. A rumor has been going the rounds to the effect that Belle Davis may become one of next season's stars in one of the best companies on the road. It is the first time she has said that she would gladly accept her as leading lady, should she remain in this country. So far Miss Davis has neither affirmed nor denied the statement. In fact, the great actress has little to say of theatrical doings since she has been selected to should she remain in this country during the coming season it is certain that she will become a leading lady of a large company of players. Who is the favorite stage crilie? Watch the contest in THE FREEMAN beginning June 28. and diamonds, Suit Cases, Leather Goods and Musical instruments, advanced liberally on all articles of value. Expert watchers. BOSTON. MASS. Would like to hear from a No. 1 soubrette. Must be good singer and dancer. A fine job for right party. Deportment must be above censure. Address Miss Oma Crosby's Kinkies, per route, or 162 East Eighth St , Peru, Ind., per Ad. WANTED! For A. G. Allen's Minstrel Concert Band, A No. 1 Trombonist; also concert bass drummer and A No. 1 Cornetist to double B & O. Address all communications to Prof. J. H. McCamon, Hazen, Ark., or care The Freeman. WANTED! For the Billy Horne's Georgia Minstrels, with Young Buffalo's Wild West and Texas Rangers. Singing and dancing soubrette, sold B flat cornet for band and violin for orchestra. Other musicians write. State lowest salary. Address W. L. Horne, care Young Buffalo Wild West and Texas Rangers, Peoria, Ill. Answer by wire. 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, 81 Decatur Street, Atlanta, Ga. WANTED! The Goods Can you deliver them? Can place first class single and double acts at all times and seasons. Tell all you can do in first letter, stating time and character of act. We pay according to the value of your work as is rated by the standard houses of the South. From four to six weeks open to good people. Address Pekin Theatre, 94 S. Fourth St., Memphis, Tenn. 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. 34th St. Macon. Ga. Young LadyCornetist Wanted Young LadyCornetist Wanted For Musical Act. Must be good looking and good musician. I have Chimes, Musical Rattles and Marunbophone in trunks. Send photo. For full particulars write J. C. Spikes, box 213, Santa Fe, New Mexico. PekinTheatre, Two Shows Nightly. W. J. Stiles, Mgr.; Tim Owsley, Amusement Director. Vaudeville acts wishing four or more weeks write. Can use ladies, single or sister teams with good wardrobe and voices. Nothing too good for this house. Address W. J. Stiles, Mgr., or Tim Owsley, Amusement Director, Pekin Theatre, Savannah, Ga. QUITCHERKIKEN! For an opportunity to help yourself, the Supreme Manufacturing Company, of Vincennes, Incorporated under the laws of the State of Indiana, Capital Stock $90,000, manufacturers of Hay Presses, Corn Huskers and General Foundry. A successful race enterprise owned and operated, prospectus, DR, H, W, AIMUSTED, Fiscal Agent, 51 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis. Don't Throw Away Your Old Hat We can make it over in the latest style. Men's Soft and Stiff Hats Cleaned and Reblocked. Straws and Panamas Bleached and Blocked. Ladies' Straw, Mohair and Leghorns Bleached, Dyed, Resewed, Blocked. DeLury The Hatter 137 N. Illinois Street. Up Stairs, Indianapolis, Ind. A. B. WANTED at the Booker Washington Air Dome St. Louis' newest wrinkle in show business, first class performers at all times, female acts, singles or doubles preferred. Send photographs. State all you can do in first letter. Watch The Freeman and see the class of acts we are playing. We seat 800. Address all communications to J. RENFRO, Manager, 2323 Market Street, Saint Louis, Missouri. Savannah, Ga. In the Field of Sport. ODE TO JACK JOHNSON. I have not beheld your natural form, Yet I have read of thee; I know thou art a colored man, And that suffice me. One by one thy victims have fallen, Some thou have hallowed insensible; They all will have rise up and say That thou art the only invincible. With the greatest respect to Mr. Jeff, Back to the ring he goeth. Oh, Jack please don't be so cruel! He knoweth not what he doeth. Hewers of wood, carriers of water, Long have your people been; They all are hoping, thinking, That you will surely win. July Fourth—yes, the very day— Anglo-Saxon, Ethiopian, face to face will stand. Then, Jack, please show this haughty world. That "color" don't make the man. I have not met in sheep's clothing, I know you met in them, too; Behind you, my good friend Jack! They will try to entrap you. Of all the things, a man goes downward way For many a man wants of a helping hand. —Wille R. Dowell. The Black Giants won three out of the four games with the Keystone boys and one of a two-game series with Ft. Worth at Dallas Thursday and Friday. The Giants left on Friday, Sunday, day, and it is expected that a good many games will be played before return home again. UNIONS TRIM CHICAGO HEIGHTS. Special to the GIAC, May 6.—The Union Giants won the Chicago Heights team at Chicago Heights by the scores of 11-6, all of the scores of five ball, all of the suburban men but four balls. MARIANA LOSES ONE AND TAKES TWO. MARIANA, Fla., May 13.—The team arrived here several hours before the game, where they lost the first game by a score of 2 to 0, and won the two remaining games by scores of 3 MIDDLESBORO WIPES UP BAR- BOURSVILLE. THE FREEMAN Species MIDDLEBORO, Ky., May 6.—The Middle BORO Athletics played their first game last Friday with a score of 3 to 1. Ky., May 6.—A score of 3 to 1. Athletics for Middleboro were Thomas Clay and "Gipp" Perkins. Barboursville had E.H. Pry and Nelson Jones. A good crowd MEMPHIS TIGERS MAY WIN CHAMPIONSHIP. Great Record Shown in Defeating the Houston Hustlers. MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 13.—The Memphis Titers claim that they are to be reckoned with in the championship race this fall from the fact that they took three straight games from the Houston Hastings of the colored league fame, and who also beat the now famous Chicago Glants in a four-inning-inning game recently PENANT-RAISING DAY AT CHICAGO. Sunday, May 15, will be pennant-raising day at Chicago, I., and the Chicago Giants will hoist the flag on their diagonal field. The Giants will play Jimmy Callahan's Logan Squares. It will be remembered that the pennant was awarded Frank Leland's club, as his team contained the majority of the memorial honors for last year's pennant in the Chicago League. OPEN FOR ALL ENGAGEMENTS. The Kloethe Reds baseball team, of Hot Springs, Ar., are now prepared to meet all clubs wanting dates. This club will host the spring games; J C. Cobb president; C. Richardson, vice president; J. Weaver, secretary, and D. E. Johnson, manager. Eugene Henderson is captain. Their office is at 401 Malvern avenue, Hot Springs, Ar. Write WATTS WINS FROM FIELDS ON A FOUL. NASHVILLE, Tenn. May 7—On Wednesday night, April 27, at the Athletic Park, before about 1,000 spectators, there was a heavyweight fight between Wattles, 19, and Clement, 18. Clement, O. They were to go eight rounds. 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I think we need a failure ever put together, and then a copy in confidence, so that man anywhere who is weak and discu- sured with repeated failures may stop drugging them with harmful pater- nices, secure what is not the acti- tive restorative, upbuilding, SPOT CHING remedy,既 devised, and CHING remedy,既 devised, Just drop me line like this: Detroit, 3831 Luck Building, and I will send you a copy of this splendid book, free of charge. A great many would charge $3.00 to $5.00 for merely not a prescription like this — but I send it Mr. Sinclair says Slick and Charley can be beat on or off the stage. Mr. Cailan says the old Slick and Charley of ninety-five. Mr. John says Let's see the trip to the North Pole. Dr. Dowden says: If they were better than I am, I would wonder some are not dead with the laughing crowd. Mr. Winton Williams deserves great credit for the work he did in arranging the show. So was a treat. All second the motion of another show. Why not have one soon? ADAMS WINS TWO-MILE FOOT RACE AT LOUISVILLE Receives the Championship Held by Riley McDonald. LOUISVILLE, Ky., May 12—Edward G. Adams, champion of Indiana, and Riley McDonald, of Louisville, pulled off a two-point victory in skating Rink Thursday night, April 28 after feated McDonald, securing the championship of the three falls cities. The race was hotly contested from start to finish, bringing a large crowd of enthusiastic sports ADVERTISEMENT BROUGHT REPLIES ALMOST DAILY And They Came from "the Right People." Ninth Cavalry and, FT. D. A. RUSSELL, Wyo., May 3. Editor Knox, Indianapolis: Sir-I am enclosing check in payment of bill rendered for advertising and wish to say how well pleased we are with the investment, which brought replies almost daily, and from the right people. With best wishes for your continued business. WEST BADEN SPRUDELS' RECORD UP TO DATE KANSAS GIANTS RUN AWAY WITH BEAVERS And Did Likewise with the Tinsleys. On last Saturday and Sunday the Kansas City Royal Giants annexed two more games to their credit by defeating the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 14 to 0, and on Sunday they took the Tinsleys of Kansas City, Kas., into camp by the score of 10 to 0. The features of the games were the general all-around defense and hard hitting. Manager Jack Johnson secured seven hits in the two games, while Albert Toney handled twelve chances in Sunday's game without a bobble. This is their eight straight game won and the last three have all been shutouts for the visitors. Leave next week for a few days' trip through Nebraska, but will return in time for their games at Shelley Park on the following Saturday and Sunday. This week the attraction at the park will be Saturday the Bunting-Stones, one of the fastest semi-professional clubs in the city; Sunday, the champion Oklahoma Indians will try to get revenge for their opponent in the Royal Giants. The home address of the Royal City is 1005 McGee street, Kansas City, Mo. "SQL" WHITE POPULAR PLAYER. Only Professional Negro Baseball Player a College Graduate. "Sol" White, the dean of Negro baseball managers, is as happy as the days are long. "The Old Master" happiness team in the Quaker Giants has team in the Quaker Giants and, above all, teteam has secured a lease on the Camden League park as its home grounds. Under the management of an underhanded attempts to stop Capt. White in his efforts to secure a good team and to book dates, yet he has succeeded in overcoming the opposition and now has not only been under the management. Under the management of White, the Quaker Giants are recognized and will make a strong team. Recently the team has been playing against some of the strongest Negro teams and has been winning right along, and has been a notable team in the two decades of men. A party of well-to-do men of this city has guaranteed the club all of the financial backing that is necessary, and under the management of only professional Negro player who is a college graduate, having been educated at Wilberforce University, which is the oldest institution in America for the educa Among the men who constitute the Quaker Glants' force are: Brown, left field; Carter, right field; Grant, shortstop; Shorts, catcher; Johnson, center field or pitcher; Hayman, pitcher; Govens, substitute; Jones, pitcher, and Swickcott. Among the members of the team are some of the fastest base runners among the men, Jones, pitcher, and Swickcott. Most of the men will compare most favorably with that of any other team. ATHENS, GA., TEAM WLL PLAY GREAT BALL Dogs Not Expect to Lose One Game Even. ATHENS, Ga., May 6 — The Athens Athletic Club is now ready for all comers, although late in getting together for this season, it will standwithstand the weather and still be available all year. Most of last year's regulars will be with us again this season, and a lot of new material is on hand also. The old sports team, the Philadelphia Franklin has arranged a long and hard schedule, and the boys are working hard for it every day. A. W. Brown, captain of the 1967 team, hopes to don a suit again the following year the 1988-09 teams, will be back on the dring line again this season. He says he has a new one for the second season, but won't be able to do so. He will have to go mighty fast, says big Joe Glivens, better known as "Home-run Joe," who will most likely be seen at that station this year. He will be on the pitching staff. Luster had a good re- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ord last season. Now, Billiken, show us what you can do. Now, Rowland, famous southpaw, who was with Pat Charles' club one season, is also on the firing line. R. Strickland, who has held third sack for the team, uniform again. "No new material worries me," says he. He batted 350 last season. C. Williams, known better as Plankette, says with his right arm he will make all batters look like 30 cents. R. Strickland, the deer-rooted center fielder, looks like big boys. S. Thomas, another of the new men, hopes for this to be his best year, as this is his first big boys' year, year's team, the fastest catcher in the South, will join the club. O. E. Bacon will hold down first sack again this year. He is a good man, but keep off his feet. Wee Dock Hill, the fastest shortstop in the South, will be back this year. It is worth the money to see him work. We are open to all teams visiting the South, and we will matter to A. W. Brown, Morton builders, corner Hull and Washington, Athens, Ga. MITCHELL'S KEYSTONES MAY JOIN TEXAS LEAGUE May Take San Antonio's Place in the Race for Pennant. The Colored Keystones of Memphis arrived in Dallas and found everything between the Keystones of Minneapolis and the Black Giants of Dallas. Colonel Mitchell is thinking seriously of staying on the playing and in the Colored League. Mr. Thos. Waler, one of the foremost and leading magnates in the South, has prevailed and Colonel Mitchell has defended so Saul Schwartz playing the Colored League, providing everything turn out all right. Judge Wells and Colonel Mitchell left on 26th of April to see about the franchise. The Keystone's manager was more than pleased at the Sunday attendance, there was a lot of excitement in the boxes were filled with Texas most distinguished ladies and gentlemen. The weather was far from being ideal Saul Schwartz made it welcome for Colonel Mitchell and his boys, and all teams coming South for training should not miss the greatest ball to come. Thanking the public and citizens of Dallas for their loyalty to the Minneapolis Colored Keystones, I remain. Sincerely F. COL. EDWARD F. MITCHELL, Owner and Manager. UNDER GUISE OF CUBAN STARS TEAM FOOLS PUBLIC Deceives the St. Louis Giants Managemen t. ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 13—Much talk is going the rounds over the way in which the management of the St. Louis Giants is quick to make quick schemers, who claimed to be real Cuban Stars, when in fact there was not a Cuban in the club. After great preparations and good teamwork, the game in the new park secured by the Giants' Club for their game with the Cuban Stars on May 2, when over 3,600 fans attended the game. East, advance agent for the supposed Cubans, brought to the city a set of misfits to fool the public and get the attention of the public that it was in no way the fault of the St. Louis Giants' Club management, as Charles A. Mills, the business manager, acted good. Good business has been done before and Manager Mills is not the first one to fall a prey to such worr. His letters that we produce below are not only good but had been tricked in a high-handed way by a party who makes a business of defrauding the people. The letters follow and explain clearly the importance of the St. Louis baseball manager: St. Louis. Hon. Elwood C. Knox: Bear W. L. A. a club here who calls themselves the Cuban Stars, to open our new park May 2. After big preparations had been made for this said game of May 2, and over 3,600 fans had joined, Mr. C. L. East, advance agent for the supposed Cubans, brought to our city a club, and a misit at that, with not only the money but the clinic and get the money. Such a high-handed affair has never occurred here, and in justice to the real Cubans and the public, want to warn all managers to be careful to this game, for Charles A. Mills, of the St. Louis Giants, is concerned, letters will show he acted in good faith when booking supposed Cuban Stars, to hope that some one we put to the public would be given to defraud the public. This unpleasant occurrence has caused our club, the St. Louis Giants, to be unjustly curbed by some of the managers of other clubs should be very careful. I am, yours, managers of other clubs should be very careful. CHARLES A. MILLS. Business Manager St. Louis Giants. 2320 Pine St., St. Louis, Mo. The following is the letter received from C. L. East, business manager of the supposes, in Stars, in which he accepts engagement: Centralia, Ill., April 17, 1910. Mr. Charles Mills, Manager St. Louis. Dear Sir—In reply to your letter of the 14th, Mr. Gomalez informs me that he has wired you accepting game. I will be there in Stars ahead with the advertising. We will be there rain or shine. I leave to-night for Mattoon. We are in Decatur the 14th in field the 21st. Mall can reach me at those points. DELIGHTED WITH SPECIAL BASEBALL NUMBER Newspaper Men Pass Good Opinion on The Freeman. THE FREEMAN Pub. Co. Guestmen E. M. and admirer of your idea, I wish to compliment you on the idea, make-up and general appearance of your baseball issue. It is to be regretted that each issue cannot be the same. An lover of the game, it makes our hearts glad to look upon the stars of the diamond. You have made a great step in the building up of interest. Respectfully yours, CLARENCE E. ANDTON, "The Statesman." Denver, Colo. WEATHER MAN PLAYS HAVOC WITH BASEBALL MAGNATES Big Opening of Colored Clubs Put Off Until May.15. Preparations for a grand opening had been perfected, and the Chicago Giants, who had just returned from a successful Southwestern tour, were slated for a flagship game at the faithful assembled at Auburn Park to take part in the ceremony and to get a peep at the new bunch of athletes that Frank Leland has imported for pennant winning purposes. "Cyclone" Joe Williams, who is its credit with being responsible for the victory, well as many victories for the Giants, was stated to pitch with the only "Chappie" Johnson as receiver general. Aside from the flag raising announcement, this battery was drawn out the crowd, others waving the flags, and the better of the fireside rather than face the prespects of pneumonia and large doctor blug Giants a Fast Bunch The Giants presented a formidable appearance, and all the men looked every inch a player of class; the boys, under the harris put up a snappy practice, and soon became the fact that Harris had infused into them that same energy, ginger and do-or-die disposition which has made him the talk of the team. But since the advance of the Leland Giants, the team third, displayed much form, being possessed of a good throwing arm and showing the coolness of the veteran. Youth will play him the call over the veteran Talbert, and they will playing ginger equal to a Texas pony, Wallace, who is filling in at short during the success of George Wright, is a fixture, displaying his high-class knowledge of the fine points of the Marshall, who gave the Chicago fans a sample of his ability last fall, is at this time putting up such an article of fastness as the fans almost failed to recognize him. "Cowboys" new pupil, on had on such a head of steam that he was popping off every minute, he was some catcher, and the best receiver in the game, a young pitcher the way to the head of the Greene was full of "pep," as usual, and pulled off a few catches which indicated that his ankle, which was broken last fall, was ever ever. Winston, another accident, victim of ever, another old-time speed. Bobby beat out an infidel the heavy going. Mike Moore, the old reliable, was a little indisposed, but was showing the great form as of old. Great interest was centered in "Cyclone Winston," a lean, lanky chap, with a world of speed and some fancy curves. When the hot summer sun begins to shine, the speed that "Cyclone" is able to turn loose should be regulated by law, according to Joe Greene. Pettus, the new catcher from the wild and woolly West, shows that he has put in lots of time polishing off the rough skin; he seems inclined to the fancy big mouss. The writer thinks he will do better to stick to the old rough-and-ready act, for the reason that Johnson's stuff is copy and is a natural trait with the latter. He shows in the outfield, and displayed the same nimbleness which has caused him to be classed as a high-class outfielder, as well as a pitcher amongst the best. Billy Norman claims that he will be in such his doings will be classed with the best. John Taylor, better known as "Steel Arm," came in for a lot of attention from curious ones. One fan who formerly lived in Indiana claimed that Taylor worked on the Steel Arm's Southern city, and through such he absorbed such an amount of the metal into his system that the wear and tear of a nine inning scuffle is only a mild work of art, and eighteen innings to see "Steel Arm" in action game against the Red Sox here, the Giants in every way lived up to the telegraphic reports of their high-class playing. The boys played circles around their league opponents, and according to the league run bases and punched the horsehide, we can see visions of another pennant. Popular with the Fans. The team received a hearty welcome, and nine fans out of every ten are with the club. The boys received congratulations, and the glad hand from hundreds of admirers, one which has a deep anxiety within their breast for the complete success of the club. We are glad to note the cosmopolitan spirit of the team, and the baseball here. The reception tendered the new men, who, by the way, have come to fill the positions formerly held by men who play baseball, and the games want all people who play baseball to have a chance. The ancient idea that only a select few who have held the boards for years are fit for the game is the fast bunch that Mr. Leland has collected will cause such vague reasoning to be trampled under the feet of thousands, and the uburn Park to watch the Chicago Giants. Big Opening on 15th. The big doings in colored baseball circles will take place upon May 15. At this time the two big clubs, the real lass of the baseball profession, will draw lots, which by the way, will be a fine chance to win. The two clubs as to which club will be in popular favor with the bugs. Both clubs have the strongest attractions that can be offered in the city. The Chicago Giants will entertain Calahan's Logan Squares, while the St. Louis Cardinals as opponents, both of the above named clubs being popular with the colored people, and it has been a much argued question for years as to which of the two are most admired by the colored fans of the St. Louis. The test as to the popularity of the four leading clubs of the city has brought about a state of affairs which has aroused much interest and should prove a nice conclusion, the box office end of the affair is concerned. Both Clubs Claim Pennant. According to a ruling of the City League officials, the pennant flag for the winning club has been awarded to the club upon this date, and has made extensive preparations for the usual ceremony and flag-raising act. The club also claims the pennant upon their own accord, and are backed up by Wm. Haisen of the Gunners, who pulled out of the City League with the flag-rising ceremony, goes on to announce that they have been presented with the pennant flag by a former City League official, and while the great opening flag-rising ceremony is going on the Auburn excerice will be celebrated at Normal Park. The two parks are separated by many blocks of space, both located at the Seventy-ninth Street and Wentworth avenue, while Normal Park (home of Leland Giants) is located at Leland Park, and the Auburn latter park is located one mile farther west from home of the Chicago Giants, and one mile nearer to the city. This latter seeming advantage is offset by the distance west from home of the Chicago Giants, and use slow cross-line cars to reach their destination. Auburn Park has a decided advantage in the fact that the park is not without change of cars on State street lines. According to news reports, both teams have simply toyed with their opponents in a formidable array of talent, and we are all more than anxious to see both clubs succeed in their effort, which, though brought about through difficulties, still we think are the thing for the game, and we hope the best to be one of ultimate satisfaction to all. "QUICK DELIVERY" OUR MOTTO S. HARTMAN DISTILLING CO. Established 1857. 210 Upper Third St., Evansville, Ind. HARTMAN'S SPECIAL RYE, 100 proof; 12 full quarts, $12; 4 full quarts, $4.25. Express prepaid. HARTMAN'S PRIVATE STOCK— Pure Tennessee Whiskey; per case (12 full quarts), $12, or 4 full quarts, $4.25. Express prepaid. HARTMAN'S PURE WHITE CORN, 100 proof. Per case, 12 full quarts, $10, or $3.50 for 4 full quarts. Exp press prepaid. NO. 2 RYE, per gallon, $3; 2 gallons for $5.75; 3 gallons, $8.50. Express prepaid. CELEBRATED GLOBE RYE WHISKY, $3 per gallon; 2 gallons, $5.75; 3 gallons, $8.50. Express prepaid. 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I am the founder of the INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY UNION OF THE WORLD, the greatest secret Industrial Benevolent and Protective order for the toiling millions of men and women the world has ever known. Through this order I am devoting my life and energy, assisted by 53,000 members, to provide immediate work, higher wages, family protection, self-education, co-operative buying and selling, mutual uplift and cash benefits to all who will join with me in this "I-L-U FAMILY" and FOLLOW MY LEAD TO BETTER CONDITIONS. If you are looking for pleasant work that will pay you well and in which you can use all or only spare hours, you must write me immediately for full particulars of this remarkable offer, enclosing ten cents for a three months subscription to our official magazine, THE UNION JOURNAL, which with the letters and circular matter I will send you, will convince you that I am able to help you. Write me today. 8 Cream Worsteds A Special Sale at particularly appealing prices. Prominent are serges, whip cords, diagonals and Sicilians. Very fashionable for coats, suits and skirts. Serge at 89c and $1.10, regularly $1.00 and $1.25. Good, firm weave, hard finish, medium weight, all wool, 42 and 50 inches wide. Diagonals at 89c, reduced from $1.00. Heavy rough wool weave, a great favorite for both suits and skirts, cream, 43 inches wide. Cream Storm Serge at $1.29, regularly $1.50. One of the most useful light tailorings, a crisp, firm cloth, 52 inches wide. Cream Sicilians and mohairs, from the famous English mills, the best made; all the best weaves and weights here, on sale Saturday at reductions similar to those listed above. - 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. Mrs. Sade Bishop, of Evansville, Ind., died last Monday at the residence of her son, Almore Thompson, 451 Sahm street. Mr. Evan E. Baker, of the Pittsburgh, Pa., postoffice, has returned to his home after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends at the last week. Mrs. Emma Smith, of Chicago, visited her mother and sister, Mrs. Louise Craig and Mrs. Susie Thompson, in West North street, last Sunday. Mrs. Frank Price, of Marton, Ind., accompanied by her daughters, Letha and Alma, were visiting friends and relatives in the Rosebud Club will meet Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Callie Yeager, 825 West Pratt street. Clara Wallace, president; Etta Henderson, secretary. I. Garland Penn and Rev. Gloster R. Bryant addressed a large audience at Simpson Chapel, Monday evening. Attor. S. V. Hill was master of ceremonies. I. Garland Penn, one of the general secretaries of the Epworth League, of Atlanta, Ga., is attending the Brotherhood convention this week. Rev. M. S. Johnson, of Kentucky, is also in attendance. Mrs. Lucretia M. Knox, who has been appointed to the New York city Thursday of last week. Mrs. Knox is now spending some time with her brother, Prof. R. A. Lawson and family, at Hartford, Conn. The Woman's Missionary Mass Meeting, Indianapolis District, Indiana Conference, will be held at the church, will convene the Campbell's church, on Tuesday, May 24, at 2 o'clock, with Mrs. Anna Stevenson, district president, presiding. Among the speakers is Mrs. Mary E. Washington, of New Albany, Ind., who will respond to the address of welcoming given in behalf of the women of Indiana conference, given by Rev. Mary Daniels. VISITS RUSHVILLE. Dr. J. Francis Robinson, of The Freeman staff, visited Rushville, Ind., last Sunday, and was hospitably entertained with Mr. Robinson and WM. Robinson was colored Rushvilleiana gala day, the occasion being the anniversary of the death of Mr. Robinson, of the home and neighboring lodges. They were addressed by Grand Master Jones, Rev. Mr. Green and Dr. Robinson. The Shumake at the Baptist Church, to a large audience. Rev. Robinson will again visit Rushville on the 17th inst., when, under the guidance of Dr. Robinson, will deliver his popular lecture on "The Here's the Money Maker for Colored People I WILL HELP YOU earn more money than you are now making. You know what more money would mean to you. 53,000 men and women in all parts of the country can testify to my ability to help you. I am the founder of the IN UNION OF THE WORLD, the Benevolent and Protective order for and women the world has ever knn am devoting my life and energy, as provide immediate work, higher w education, co-operative buying and cash benefits to all who will join w ILY" and FOLLOW MY LEAD T If you are looking for please well and in which you can use all o write me immediately for full par offer, enclosing ten cents for a three official magazine, THE UNION letters and circular matter I will that I am able to help you. Write W. C. Critchlow 288 I-L-U Building Negro of Yesterday, To-day and To-morrow." A POPULAR CANDIDATE FOR THE LEGISLATURE. One of the most popular candidates for the nomination on the Republican ticket, to the Legislature, is Herbert A. Luckey, a mathematician who will win a doubt be dominated on May 24. He is deserving and truly worthy of the confidence of all voters. He is very [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] friendly with the colored people, and losses no opportunity to champion their interests, to gain a square deal, and it is needless to say that judging from his past life, privately and professionally, he will be. If you doubt it, meet him and have him grasp your hand. Then you will believe. He is and has been at a stanch supporter of Senator Beveridge. CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF. J. D. Hoss, a well-known contractor, will present his name before the voters of Marion county, subject to the Republican primary, May 24, for sheriff. Mr. Hoss was born in Marion county and attended college in Marion, and entering his first time to ask for a public office. You will make no mistake in voting for J. D. Hoss. LOST RELATIVE Harry Williams, of Hotel Pleasant, Toledo, O. is anxious to locate his relatives. As a small boy he lived some thirty-one years apart and was a Lokohua in Lee county. His mother's name was Julia Baker and he was called George. Had two brothers—Jack and James Baker. Four uncles also lived their names were Wyle Wright, William Wright, Winston Wright and Robert Wright. Mr. Williams would like to hear from each of his brothers or uncles or from any of the children who may see this advertisement. ANNOUNCEMENT! Mr. R. S. Geyer, proprietor of the new Crown Airdome, announces that on Sunday, May 15, 1910, will be presented condominium concertos by Colored Colored Play" on the life of John Birth to ascension. This is an extraordinary picture, and should not be missed. Instructive and beneficial to all mankind who attend, one should fail to see it. Then will be to this, suitable music by the Crown Orchestra, and Miss Tolbert will sing appropriately. Come out and see this and watch at the fortitude and patience of our Sailor. BETHEL CHURCH. The third quarterly meeting will be held at Bethel church tomorrow. Preaching at 10:30 a. m. by Presiding Elder Lewis. Preaching at 3:00 a. m. by Presiding D. M. Music by Presiding Austin's choir of the Second Baptist church. Grand sacred concert at 7:30 p. m., when Miss Virginia Fleming, a pupil in the asylum for the blind, will render a pipe organ to many other musical and literary persons will be on the program. All are invited. BIG FOUR GLEE CLUB PICNIC. One of the greatest and most interesting novelties ever seen at a pleasure gathering will be seen at the picnic to be given May 23, 2010, at Woodsale Island Park by Big Brother, a private party in the form of the marriage of Mr. Harvie Wilson, of Hamilton, Ohio, and Miss Frances Taylor, of Cincinnati, Ohio. They are to cast their lots together forever at this grand event, and thereby get this good news and excitement from this popular club in shape of a three-room F. W. H. INTERNATIONAL LIBERTY the greatest secret Industrial er for the toiling millions of men known. Through this order I assisted by 53,000 members, to wages, family protection, self- and selling, mutual uplift and with me in this "I-L-U FAM- D TO BETTER CONDITIONS. pleasant work that will pay you will or only spare hours, you must particulars of this remarkable three months subscription to our JOURNAL, which with the will send you, will convince you write me today. w, Pres. I-L-U Dayton, Ohio, U. S. A. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. outfit for the nest they will build. Don't miss this gala affair. Go and enjoy yourself. Tickets will be on sale at the following named places. Robert Parker, 527 Indiana avenue; James Hood, Geo. Baptist, Bud White and E. W. Green, Beverly Howard, 10 Roosevelt Avenue; William Howard, 10 Tiffany Freeman Avenue. Fare adults: 1:00; children: 50 cents. WOOLLEN FOR CRIMINAL JUDGE Becomes a Candidate for the Repub lican Nomination. At the solicitation of many friends, William Watson Woollen announced that would be a candidate for the Republican nomination for judge of the Criminal Court. Mr. Woollen was born in this city, May 28, 1838, and has lived in this county all his life. He was educated at Northwestbury, then at Butterfield College, began the practice of law in April, 1838. He has never held but one elective office, that of district attorney of the Common Pleas Court for the district composed of the City of Hendricks Boone. He held the office of His first vote was for Abraham Lincoln, and he has voted the Republican ticket ever since. He is the author of Woollen's Annotations, "Woollen's Wigest, Woollen's Wigest Procedure. He is joint author with W. W. Thornton of a general work on the law of intoxicating liquors, now in press. He is the oldest lawyer in continuous practice in the city of Indianapolis. He was by appointment county attorney in 1881-82-83. Mr. Woollen has been a true friend of hand to help those in need and trouble. JONES TABERNACLE A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Rev. H. J. Callis, D. D., Pastor. The members and friends under the leadership of the pastor, are preparing for a grand rally to take place July 10. The pastor, who is the roof on the church, improve its sanitary condition, put in a new heating plant and give the church a general renovation. At 5:30 a.m. the pastor meets at 5:30, led byp the pastor, is growing in interest. The pastor's subject at 10:45 a.m. m. will be "Holy Dying." At 10:45 a.m. the pastor will Virgin's. The Sunday school, which is growing in interest, meets at 12:45 Christian Endeavor at 6:45. Christians generally are cordially invited to attend early Sabbath morning prayer meeting. The Pastors' Club will be entertained by the pastor at amp street, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Henry C. Patterson, one of the old members who departed this life on the Mt. Jackson Tuesday morning. C. M. C. Willis, undertaker. BISHOP GRANT REVIEWS "THE STORY OF THE NEGRO." I regard Mr. Washington's latest work, "The Story of the Negro," published by Doubleday, Page & Co., a unique, interesting and competent contribution to American literature. To the student who is in search of race information, this work at once commends itself; nowhere else has it been our pleasure to mention a plain story upon such a complicated subject. The author has, by diligent consultation of the best authorities (Geo. W. Stow, Slebert, Hart, John Hopkins University studies) of the history of African-Americanention to events which would have by no other means, as a result of the prejudice peculiar to American history, been brought to the reader's notice. It has its distinct character, in that it is based in the "First Slaves." It comes magnificently to the defense of the race in Chapter Four, Volume 2, "Negro Crime and Racial Self-help," where by a comparative table it is possible to see the extent in the French, Canadians and Russians, though seven millions less than the total population of Negroes in this country, exceed them in the total number of commitments to prison facilities. It is to be hoped that this work will be placed in the courses of study in our leading schools and colleges, in order that sane and intelligent students may be able to the solution of so-called "problems," said to peculiar to our race. A. GRANT. Become beautiful. Keep the bloom of youth. Try a three-ounce jar of our massage cream and skin food, only 35 cents. Spencer Supply Company, Box 138, Evansville, Ind. Hello! Look what’s coming off! Gala event. On May 23, 1910, there will be run under the personal direction and supervision Basketball Glee Club the initial excursion of the season. There will be various ways of amusement for those attending, and all sorts of good things to eat and drink. You will love siskish swamps, get married on that day and receive a beautiful three-room outfit, the best wishes of the gallant members of the Big Four Club. Leave your name with me. Green or White, orker, and will see that you get your furniture O K. And say, you fat men, get in the race. Show who and what you are and win a nice prize. Go out and play. You can go out and win a useful and costly prize—something you all need. Let us also see who is the most popular lady present. Everybody enter the voting booth and receive a musical by the Iron League Band. Go and have one grand, glorious, good time and you will enjoy yourself all season by taking advantage of this forerunner of pleasure. Admission: $1.00; children, 50c. adults, 75c. and 100c. for Island Park, 23, and returning trains leave owdsalde Island Park, O. at 8 p. m., May 23, 1510. WESLEY BAILEY, ARCHITECT. Drawing plans for cottages, flats, churches and lodge halls. Will build or superintend a building, or pose on short notice from rough sketches, perhaps written or verbal description and mail them to any part of the country. Country work solicited. Rear 1730 Michigan avenue, Chicago, Ill. Send us one dime and receive a practical workshop. Wonderful a practical invention. Saves time and labor. Spencer Supply Co. Box 138, Evanvale, Ind. The Walters' Club and Cafe is nicely appointed in every respect, giving special attention to the beautifully located on the ground floor. Prices are reason. Banquets and special Sunday dinners prepared at short notice. Eugene Avenue, 759-760-7600, Ave. New Phone 3992; Old Phone 7579. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. WANTED—First-class barbers; good salary—$12.00 and upward. Apply Denison House Barber Shop. George L. Knox, proprietor. Phone your wants to us. We call for and deliver prescriptions. Anything ordered by phone will be seized as carefully as you call it in person. No extra charges. Gauld's Pharmacy. New 1178; Old, Main 4032. Any one wanting a reliable hair pomade should try Ford's. Its use so softens kinky or curly hair that it can be put up in any style desired consistent with its hair. For further information see advertisement, "Ford's Hair Pomade," in this paper. Kuykendall & Huffman, dentists, 3591 Indiana avenue. Expert crown, plate and bridge work. New phone 5067. Your are welcome to visit the new Summer League cafe, whether you are a member or not. The dining room is open from 6 a. m. until 11 p. m. Public side door. The cafe is elegantly furnished and operated by Samuel E. Gray. Special noon luncheon served from 11 a. m. until 2 p. m. at the new Summer League cafe. 413 W. Michigan street. Price. 20c. Public welcome. THE GRAND LEADER 336-338-340 EAST WASHINGTON ST. Wash dresses of lineen, waist is trimmed in braid to match the dress, extra wide plaited skirt, colors pink, cadet, rose, light blue and natural, $5.00 qualities, sale price.....$3.69 Skirts for women, of all-wool plaited styles, colors blue, brown or black, $7.50 qualities, sale price.....$4.95 Skirts for women, voile skirts, plaited models, trimmed in three satin bands around the skirt, $5.50 qualities, this sale.....$3.98 Jackets for women, of all-wool broadcloth, satin finish, medium length, semi-fitted styles, $8.50 qualities, sale price.....$5.69 Jackets for women, of covert cloth, in plain or stripes, 1910 spring styles, $5.00 qualities, choice.....$3.98 Hose for women, gauze lisle, silk finish, in black, white, pink, light blue and heliotrope, usually 35c, on sale, pair.....25c CLASSIFIED COLUMN FOR SALE. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price 60 cts (stamps) Has cured others; will cure you. Address R.P. Blodau, druggest. Indianapolis. Ind. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles. INDIANA ELECTROTYPE CO. DESIGNERS. ENGRAVERS. ELECTROTYPES 83 West Pearl Street INDIANAPOLIS Poth Phone 1890 For Representative Romney L. Wilson Subject to the Republican Primary, May 24th. J. Burdette Little CANDIDATE FOR State Representative Subject to the Republican Primary Election, May 24. FOR SHERIFF OF MARION COUNTY J. D. HOSS, (LON) Subject to Republican primary, May 24, 1910. C.H.&D. Sunday, May 15th Decatur and return $1.50 Hume " " " $1.25 Bloomingdale " " " $1.00 Special train leaves at 7 a.m. Cincinnati $1.50 Rushville and return $1.00 Connersville " " " $1.00 Rushville and Connerville tickets good going and returning on all trains (regular or special) of Sunday for which sold. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR. IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU,WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES,SMALL SIZED BOTTLE,25+LARGE SIZED BOTTLE,50+ THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST.,DEPT. 57 CHICAGO,ILL. AGENTS WANTED. Baby Ch Put a few more with your old h WE HAVE ALL BREEDS Come in and see the fl Chick feeds - supplies for both life INCUBATORS AND Petaluma Incubation 147 N. Delaware St., I 75 Cts. and Up SUIT CASES AND TRAVELING BAGS 229 East Washington BLOOM Put a few more with your old hen when she comes off Come in and see the fluffy babies. Chick feeds-supplies for both little and big chickens. INCUBATORS AND BROODERS. Petaluma Incubator Company, 147 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, Ind. 75 Cts. SUIT CASES AND and Up TRAVELING BAGS Don't miss the bargains we are offering in this big sale For Judge of Crit of Marion JUDGE J. D. Subject to Democ Election, Tuesda Subject to Democratic primary Election, Tuesday, May 24. 920 Law Building-Phone, Main, 1012. FOR STATE From Mario R.H.Su Subject to decision cratic primary, FOR STATE SENATOR From Marion county R.H.Sullivan Subject to decision of Democratic primary, May 24th. that you can get the best 10c and 15c Lunches at 120 W. Green street, Louisville, Ky.? Mrs. Sally Allen, Prop. Visitors Always Welcome. 638 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Neal GE° E KEITH COMPANY TRADE MARK REG U.S. PAT OFF Unredeemed watches and diamonds Money advanced liberally on articles of business until strictly confidential. Open event at 9 p.m. Saturdays until 10:30 p.m. BICYCLES $20 TO $75 Good Tires $1.50 to $3.50 each. BASE BALL GOODS AND FISHING TACKLE Geo. C. Detch Wheel Co., 229 Massachusetts Ave. An organizer for the Afro-American Order of Owls. Good commission paid to organizers. For particulars, write G. W. Bland, $111\frac{1}{2}$ W. Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Ind. NORTHWESTERN BALL PARK Cafe and Sample Room First Class Goods First Class Service Page & Williams, Props. Canal and Eighteenth Sts. DO YOU KNOW that you can save from 75 to 100 per cent. on all household goods bought of WILLIAM H. BARON dealer in new and second hand goods. It costs you nothing to inspect my stock. Always something on hand that is the very thing you need. You are to young married couples. New phone 5407. 350 Indiana Avo. 223 West Vermont street. Do You Know Beauty Parlors When you need a facial massage, scalp treatment, hair dressing, shampooing, manicuring, hair good and pure cosmetics, visit Mme. Roberts, in the Eureka Drug Store. Also hair pomades. Agent for the Magic Shampoo Drier. Mall orders promptly filled. For Men and Women. All the Latest Creations for Spring and Summer Wear. Hutchinson's WALK OVER BOOT SHOP 18 North Pennsylvania Street Chicks! r old hen when she comes off. LEGHORNS for egg laying Barred Rocks for broilers Rhode Island Reds. White and Buff Rocks. Wyandotts for both broilers and eggs. see the fluffy babies. for both little and big chickens. AND BROODERS. Sublator Company, St., Indianapolis, Ind. S AND BAGS Don't miss the bargains we are offering in this big sale. OOM'S Telephone Main 251 A BIG JOB LOT $1.50 OF TRUNKS and up. Criminal Court on county D. ERMSTON democratic primary tuesday, May 24. n, 1012. E SENATOR urion county bullivan decision of Demo- rary, May 24th. WHEN IN ATLANTA STOP AT THE REID HOUSE L. H. REID, Proof. 94% Decatur St., Atlanta, Ga. The only first class house catering to the Sporting and Theatrical profession. Prices reasonable. Strangers always made welcome. ROBERT R. BARON, Bicycles and Harrow Bicycle and Motorcycle Repairs. Greats variety of Bicycle and Motorcycle Supplies. Thin, Furious, Gas Lights, Mantels The Furious Furious, Gas Lights, Mantels 100 Charles H. Cook, PANTATORIUM Ladies' and Gentlemen's Garments Cleaned, Dyed and Pressed. First Class Work Guaranteed. 134 West New York Street. DRUGGISTS. Nelson's Hair Dressing. Nelson's Scalp Cleaner 755-757 Indiana Avenue. Near St. Clair St. Indianapolis.