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If you have leisure time it will pay you to become our agent. Write today for terms INDIANAPOLIS APR 25 1911 PUBLIC LIBRARY THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL GRATEFUL NEGROES THANK PRESIDENT TAFT FOR CONFIDENCE IN DR. WASHINGTON W. H. Lewis is Assistant Attorney-General - The Plans of the National Medical Association Announced by Dr. Curtis. Delegation Thanks President Taft. In happy accord with "the eternal fitness of things," a delegation of prominent men of the District waited on Dr. Washington for the occasion of Wednesday and thanked him in enthusiasm and his spendid letter in Dr. Washington's behalf. The party was headed by Hon. Napler, Register of the Treasury, and Hon. Kirkin, Collector of the part at degreson College. The party included Mr. James A. Cobb, Assistant United States District Attorney; Hon. Field Adams, Assistant Register of the Field Adams, and others. The President was visibly impressed by the spokenness, and replied in a vein which left no doubt as to the positive attitude toward the "Wizard" which the Taft left with the party was identified. The Taft left with an wide circulation, and its exact wording been indelibly burned into the land of Negro between the oceans, for the sake of emphasis, it may not be out of place to reproduce the document here: the President's Ringing Letter of Confidence The White House, Washington, March 21, 1911. Dear Dr. Washington. I am greatly distressed at your mis- and I hasten to write you of my mis- and my hope that you will soon succeed from the mis- and mis- inception suspicion or viciousness, and of my mis- and my inaction in you, in your integrity and your character, and in your high- and usefulness to your race and to all the people of this nation's loss if this unfortunate be a nation's loss if this unfortunate be any way impaired your power for good in the solution of one of the most difficult problems before I want to know that your friends are standing in you every trial and that I am proud of yourself (Signed) WILLIAM H. TAPT. Booker T. Washington. Hired Manhattan, New York City. 45 is Now "Assistant Attorney-General Lewin." after a season of patient waiting. William Lewis, of Boston, is Assistant General of the United States. He was swain in Monday, and after call-up upon President Hutton, returned to Boston on the Bond Building and entered upon the discharge of his duties. He has been assigned to Indian depredation cases. His familiarity with the work this work comparatively easy, and he is already at home in his new surroundings. He has made a highly favourable impression upon him, and his administration starts out with agreeable auspices—in all respects, one that; is that. Mr. Lewis will no salary until he is confirmed. However, is it merely a covering his back salary? President is at the back of the NEW Assistant Attorney-General, and will be sent delay, if any, in several his confirmation. He is covering his back salary? Passed by Congress. Mr. Lewis thoroughly understands the situation and has no fear of a failure of the United States District Attorney. He resigned the post of Assistant United States District Attorney with all knowledge of the con- Plans of the National Medical Association. There will be held in Paris, France, this coming June the annual meeting of the International Medical Association for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases of the National Medical Association, has been in correspondence with officers of that association, and has been asked to appoint delegates to represent the MMA at the meeting, getting upon this invitation, he has selected six members whom he feels will be a credit, not only to the National Medical Association, but to reflect honor upon them. He will reflect honor upon whom he feels are amply able to go and who will make the trip. Dr. Curtis is not inclined, however, to make public the names of the delegates chosen until their appointment. The various countries will send personal representatives, and it is hoped by the medical fraternity generally that the President of the MMA may be appalled one of the representatives of the United States Government. Dr. Curtis has appointed the program committee for the ensuing year. It will be the duty of this committee to arrange the annual papers for the annual meeting. The committee is to be held the latter part of August at Hampton, Va. This committee will consist of Dr. J. W. Mitchell, of Washington, D. C.; Dr. L. Drasher, of Washington, D. C.; Dr. V. and Dr. J. A. Kennedy of Tuskegee Institute, Ala. Substantial progress is being made for the coming session. The various local committees are hard at work, and the President is assissting in charge of the committees that he will oversee one of the best sessions in the history of the N. M. A. Resignations at Howard University. The community was not a little surprised to learn a few days ago, that Montgomery County Gregory instructor in English P.F. F. Gregory instructor in German, had resigned their chairs at Howard University. Both are young and promising educators, and it is important that they be accepted, a long tenure of useful service at this great institution. Although rumor has it that the young men have been lacking in discretion, the friends of MESSA Gregory and his colleagues have attempted to feel that the young men have been dealt with too harshly and an effort is being made to have the Board of Trustees reconsider the acceptance of the tenure, because the profession to which they wish to devote their lives. Mr. Gregory is a graduate of Harvard, and Mr. Washington comes from Tufts College, Mass. His retirement from Howard University under what seems to be a cloud, would cause their parents untold anguish, especially as great sacrifices have been made to their honorable careers in the educational world. Dr. J. S. Jackson for the Zion Bishopric. An unprecedented honor in ecclesiastical annals has been conferred upon Dr. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary, of the University, for meeting this eminent divine was endorsed for the bench of Bishops of the A. M. H. Zion connection by seven annual conferences at Hannon High School. This great meeting took place at Birmingham, Ala., March 15, and was attended by delegates from nearly six counties, including the most progressive and intelligent congregations in that portion of the country. Bishop J. W. Alstork presided over the bench of the university, tribute to Dr. Jackson as a financier, gospel preacher and public-spirited citizen, started a wave of enthusiasm that made the session one life and animation in the university, and hawked Dr. Jackson as the choice of the united conferences was introduced by Rev. W. M. McGee, presiding elder of the South Mississippi region, and the choice of the Old Ship A. M. E. Zion church, Montgomery, Ala., made the motion to adopt the resolution, and Dr. W. L. Hamblin, calocosse, and the INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1911. EXTRA U.S. INFOITS IN TEXAS Texas. Texas--Oh yes. Brownsville. lowing are the names of the conferences and a partial list of the endorsers; North Alabama Conference—Revs. H R. Galnes, F J. Fitzpatrick, P E. J, H Hall, P E. H, B Wells, P E. N, D Crawford, and N. R. Rhodes. Alabama Conference—Revs. J. C. Laremore, P. E., and D. W. Wright, P. E. Georgia Conference—Rev. N. S. Harris South Florida Conference—Rev. W. W Blair, P. E. Florida Conference—Rev. J. C. Lee, P. E. Mississippi Conference—Revs. I Mitchell, E. B., Stanton, J. S. Lettuce, E. B. Prof. L. B. Moore Talks About "Teachers." Prof. L. B. Moore, Dean of the Teachers' College at Howard University, delivered an unusually able and interesting address on "The Moral and Intellectual Definitions of Education" over the monthly meeting of the Home and School Association Friday evening at the Summer school building, 17th and M streets, and the school library. Parents and students was present and applauded the salient points of the splendid lecture. Prof. Moore said the teacher must stimulate enthusiasm in the children to be a moral example in and out of the schoolroom. Teachers must be unselfish, painstaking, sympathetic and make their profession a life work, rather than merely a teacher. Education is a prime essential in an educator. "The art of good teaching," said Prof. Moore, "is what Joseph Jefferson said is the art of good acting—to do it every time as though it were the first time." The Home and School Association is designed to bring into closer touch the three elements that must unite in the success of the school—the teacher, parent and student—and its labors are bearing fruit. Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of Normal High School, interested in building up the Association with a building up herself with a corps of loyal and willing assistants. Profitable features of this meeting were the supplementary talks of Dr. W. Ross, pastor of Metropolitan High School, M. E. cochran of Hershaw, and the musical numbers rendered by Miss Elise Frown, Miss Colestine Lott and Mr. I. O. Westmoreland. Miss Lott won hearty applause by playing the famous sex act of Lucia with the left hand. The officer, Mr. W. Hershaw, School Association are: President, Dr. C. W. Childs; vice-president, L. M. Hershaw; corresponding secretary, R. W. Thompson; recording secretary, C. M. Thomas; treasurer, George D. Thomas; chairman of the Advisory Council, Dr. Lucy E. Moten. The News in Brief Mr. W. H. O. Ennis, a prominent busi- ness man of Delaware City, Del., spent a few days in the city this week. He held several important conferences at the capitol with Senator H. A. DuPont, Conductor of the Knights of Columbus, known leaders in the political life of the State of Delaware. Mr. Ennis is the largest dealer in ice in his community and supplies the city government with this ice. Ennis was the guest of his in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Henry. A younger daughter, Miss Mary Frances, is a student in the college department of Howard University. At the April meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club, R. W. Thompson will deliver an address, entitled "Negro Journalism Under the Oath of Sacrifice" of the race papers of the country will be a prominent feature of the occasion. Dr. Gray describes the meeting as "A Journalistic Clinic." Attorney L. G. Gregory sailed from New York Saturday for a ten weeks' journey to Egypt and the Holy Land to study at close range biblical history and to learn about the religious beliefs of the he is the chief exponent among the colored people of this vicinity. --- The spring reception of the Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University will be held at Odd Felolws' Hall on Tuesday evening, April 18. Israel Baptist church will observe the anniversary of the emancipation of the slaves in the District of Columbia on the 15th of April. The Thompson will be the speaker of the occasion. Rev. J. H. Burke is pastor of Israel church. Leroy C. Morris, who came to Washington many years ago, securing a clerkship in the Pension office long before the era of civil service now in vogue, is living at Berwyn, a Maryland suburb where he has purchased a beautiful home- --- --- The "Indiana Club" is making commendable progress toward a compact organization, but will probably sustain itself through the cohesive power of state pride, allowing each member to choose for him the political line upon which he will work. --- Following the wedding of Al. Al Watts and Miss Estelle Cash on the stage of the annual reception, a reception in their honor was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Henson, 645 Florida avenue, N. W. The assemblage was in the Black Patti company were present. R. W. THOMPSON. COLORED VOTERS HOLD MEETINGS OF INTEREST Of the Negro - Knights of Pythias And Courts of Calanthe Hold Thanksgiving Services - Notes of General Interest. Special to THE FREEMAN. LOS ANGELES. CAL Special to THE FREEMAN Williams Jubilee Singers gave two performances to crowded bed 20-21, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. They proved meritorious as classic entertainers and judges, and they have added the eulogy of the amusement seekers of Los Angeles to their list. At the A. M. E. Church Sunday evening many were turned away after the silence was thoroughly attested by the throng that clamored to witness the musical. Prof. Bynum and choir are deserving of the highest compliments, also Rev. Peck, who allowed the audience a round of applause. Tuskegee students in this city have organized a club and are exhibiting quite an influence throughout the city. The president: Wm. Payne, vice president; Miss Rosa McCoo, recording secretary; Miss Hattie Tucker, corresponding students. Students coming to Los Angeles will be welcomed to the club, which is in town, but deals sparingly with the big stick. His address to the white Y. M. C. A. was good advice as to the department of that church which insists, that if they are to reach the airiest ridges of perfection, they must also inculcate and make things possible for their colored brethren. In the language of Teddy, it was a bully speech....Strangers coming to Los Angeles for the purpose of locating first visit to the Afro-American council office or Y. M. helpful information....Get the Freeman from L. G. Egleston, 812 Maple Ave. LOUISVILLE, KY. By George Slaughter. Mrs. Lizzie Connor, of Ripley, O., who was visiting Mrs. Lizzie Arnold a few weeks ago, died at her home Tuesday and the museum has left to attend the funeral. Mrs. Connor was known here best by the name of Lizzie Gale. The Blue Grass Restaurant solicits your patronage. Robert Elegant, prop. 1017 W. Walnut street. U. S. Aid Club held their regular monthly meeting March 13, at their home, at 10:30 a.m. the yearly officers as follows: James Ransom, president; James Ditto, vice president; James Kenney, treasurer; E. J. Carlisle, financial secretary; William Vincent, Offit, financial committee; Vincent Offit, assistant manager; Joe Carty, marshal. Mr. Harvey Kirk has been succeeded by Mr. James Ransome as president of U. S. Aid Club. Mr. Kirk has been appointed vice president and the club appreciated his service in bringing up the club to its present standing. Mr. Jesse Kiser and Mr. Arthur Sugarfoot are visiting the Walnut street in their torsional parlor; also selling the Freeman. Their calls for the Freeman increases every week. THE BIG EVENT—SIX-DAY RACE EVENTS AND HAPPENINGS AMONG SOCIETY PEOPLE IN STARK-VILLE, MISS. NEW ORLEANS, LA Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Josephine Geeter and little daughter, of Jacksonville, III, are having a very pleasant stay, visiting the former's father, mother and friends. DELHI, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev. Dr. Ewell addressed a large audience andate the First Baptist church on the subject, "Christianity and Socialism"... The Baptist church doing much goodd. Rev. Dr. Ewell mentions that the respondent will be here each Sunday. Look for him... Leave your news items for him. Neal of Sidney飞leton, in Delhi Shaul. 2 "For over nine years I suffered with chronic constipation and during this time I had to take an injection of warm water once every 24 hours before I could have an action on my bowels. Happily I tried Cascarets, and today I am a well man. During the nine years before I used Cascarets I suffered untold misery with internal piles. Thanks to you, I am free from all that suffering. You can use this in behalf of suffering humanity. B. F. Fisher,舟anode, ILL. Pleasant, Palatable, Potent, Taste Good. 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"Yes, we will marry you and I band and I separated over a year ago, and just think, since I called on this lady, he returned to me. We are together and happy." This young lady says: The one lady who has been called on this lady and we are now engaged. You can't afford to miss consulting this gifted lady. She is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to business and financial trouble. She the separated, causes speedy marriages with one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business. No one's ill wishes filled; strictly a Christian lady. If you are painful or ailing, think you have been witchcrafted, go to see her. A She spent thirty years in the jungles of Africa and has traveled through 34 States doing good wherever she went. Read St. Joseph's book, "The Missionary Man is not of God, he could be datha." "I for one, as one in the midst. My heart ached from the cruel treatment of my husband and the way he would throw me down. I was delighted this wonderful lady. It will soon be a year. Through her he has been a loving husband, and today he presents me with lovely lot on which he will build a home. Toughee can't praise her too tightly. Thosands are flocking to see this wonderful lady daily. Her powerful consultations and advice are all the homes of all who called. Don't put off, but call at once, if you wish to enjoy future happiness. You may call at all hours, also Sunday. The priest, highly trained, is the most teachers, professors, lawyers and doctors, and come well recommended by four of the leading lodges, the S. M. T., United Order of True Reformers, also the Calanathan Court. The name of United Sisters of Charity of the Missionary Church, and loved by all. God has endowed her with an unspeakable blessing to aid humanity. She deals in She wants to hear from all that are in her office. MADA McNARDEE, 1103 N. Senate Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. She will attention paid to letters without one dollar enclosed. BAILEY'S CREAM METAL POLISH FOR POLISHING BRASS, COPPER, NICKEL, TIN, ALUMINUM, etc. MAINTAINED BY THE CROWN MANUFACTURING CO. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, U.S.A. Ladies' and Gentleman's Garments Cleaned, Dyed and Pressed. First Class Work Guaranteed 184 West New York Street. A. M. E. CHURCH IN CHICAGO The Men, the Societies, the Activities Frankly and Honestly Discussed. (John M. Henderson, D. D.) The race has so far developed that you can no longer name an individual and thereby describe a community. Among the blind, the man with one eye can easily be king; in a corn field an oak tree can be king; in a forest of giants, only the tree of surpassing growth stands majestic. A man may be great in a little rural town and yet be a piggy when among the men the day has passed when the A. M. E. Church will accept as final the estimate of a man placed upon him by the circling crowd and moves. To be great, a man must be torn from his province and stood up side by side with the tail men of the great. I am going to be very careful in this series of articles, because I hope, without the use of name or index finger, to present to the A. M. E. Church a man whom the church calls, the nation whose hearts are in the trees. To prevent the election of four more bishops, there is no way open except to resort to rotation and brave its dangers. Should it obtain, farewell to the dancers, it should not be on the front. It is bad enough as it is, and the church is too wise to make it worse. To continue the present system and elect four more bishops and retire two is what will likely be done. There is a single individual in all the vast field of the A. M. E. Church who stands out in bold relief and appeals to the connectione eye. Like Samuel, the next General Conference must go to the next general conference much that will surprise. Many likely sons may pass unapproved, and it may be said, "Are here all thy children?" and the answer may be, "There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep." The word of command may be, and the word of command will not sit down until he cometh hither." I have had the chance to give several weeks to the first real vacation of twenty-nine years, and I have put in the time to meet people at Chicago. Part of the time I have spent in hospitals and midnight missions and places of amusement—amusement such as draws hundreds from the city to lead churches of the other race, and under conditions where I could get a fair glimpse of the candid opinion the world holds of churches and men and race. I wish to give you a brief overview of the churches within the city of Chicago, their numerical strength, the seating capacity, the indebtedness the Sunday Mass, the history of the ary of the pastors, etc., and then a brief discussion of the character of the people and the influence they seem to exert for us. I wish also to candidly discuss the pastors as relates to the work which they are doing, its quality and character, and then give a particular description of the pastors, and how much to be seen throughout the connection. The Chicago presiding elder's district comprises all the churches within Chicago and a few of those near as to be people at but boundary lines Chicago churches. The following is the list of pastors and churches comprising the Chicago presiding elder's district, presided over the church since the late 19th century. Timothy Reeves. Among the men of whom I write, not one is neglecting his duty in order to enter the race for the episcopate. This seems to be at the present time true of the men of the entire church. I have been this way in twenty-five years. Bishop H. B. Parks, at the Chicago Preachers' Meeting recently, said: "There are no men of strong character who at the age of 20 have not yet date for the bishopric. God grant that it may be so that the General Conference, with Argus eye, can search the entire field and find and call forth the men the hour demands. Because I am going to describe some men upon whom the searchlight will rest. I replied to Bishop Parks: "It is good for a few hundred of the kind of men you name to be where you are." I have no doubt that from various parts of the church others will do as I am doing, and will place men whose character, labor, worth and promise of fitness distinguish them where they can be seen." In writing of the Chicago men I want, before finishing, to tell the church of the stone-wall-like Rev. Jesse Woods, D. D. A. He was a man of great grace. Haeges, D. D.; of the pastor, preacher and publicant, the genial Dr. R. E. Wilson; of the well known Dr. W. D. W. He was a man of great men of whom the connection is bound to know of their deeds before many years. I also want to talk of Dr. J. T. Menken, the noble man of the church among us. He had much to say of Dr. Timothy Reeves, P. E. and of the worth of calm and just Bishop C. T. Schachter, D. D., but my first two deals with Dr. A. J. Carey and Dr. P. Roberts. Each is known from one end of the church to the other—known in name and in deeds. He was a man of "behind-the-scenes" study of these two men, and in my latter days I will sustain my reputation of absolutely honest and fearless speech and writing by pre- I know every Bishop and all the prominent men of every part of our church who have been on the stage since 1880, and I can form a faithful judgment of man, but I cannot form a faithful judgment of man, but my position is that of an independent and rather severe critic, but honest, whose desire is to picture to the church way from here what we see in local enrolment, and to know what we can do with Dr. A. J. Carey, because, in point of service, he is the senior of Dr. D. P. Roberts as a Chicago pastor, although in point of years he is much older than Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of the Church Extension Society, is a member of the Fourth Episcopal District; that of Fiftieth is a very important district, that of Fifth is held in high esteem throughout the First and is now in the Second District, and would without doubt be the favorite of each of these districts should he be placed among any likely number from Dr. Carey is not a candidate for the episcopate, but because of his splendid record as a church financier, his friends have been his financial secretary. What was his work in Georgia and Florida as a pastor, the brethren of these States can best tell. It is sufficient for present purposes to have a pastor of 100 years in Bishop B. W. Arnett selected him for the pastorate of Quinn Chapel, Chicago, which was at that time in terrible financial distress. During his pastorate of 100 years, he indebtedness, the pastor's salary was raised from $16 per week to the princely amount of $1,800 per year, besides parsonage, etc.; the Dollar Money was raised from $180 to $815; the congregation became immense, and the order of youth when he began his great task, and he was matured, strong and full of the masterly power of experience when he entered upon the pastorate of Bethel Chapel in the point of ownership, assessments, etc., is a fact that came about since the administration of Dr. Carey ceased at Quinn. Dr. A. J. Carey, during his eleven years pastorate of these two years, has been the former's acquaintance of the leading men, and of the city of both races, who take an THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. interest in public affairs, and was thus able to not only raise thousands of dollars for the church, but also was able to hire a service for the race in many ways. It was largely through his efforts that interest was aroused and steps taken which prevented the extinction of Steve Green is notable achievement but is unavoidable for the people. He takes part in politics, not as an office seeker nor as a hireling, but as an influential, wide-awake citizen, and as a race leader whose purpose it is to seek the best of people. That he should become the object of criticism and envy upon the part of persons of a certain class is but natural, and that he should tower as a representative of African Methodism in this great city is a challenge. He marches in church and the race are to be congratulated. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Law and Order League and of the Advisory Board of the Anti-Saloon League. He has presided over the great nominating conventions in this city. During the great Peace Congress held in this city, it was through Dr. Carey that the only Afro-American on the program was given a place, and this was our goal. He is a educator and orator, Prof. H. T. Kealing. And at the great banquet held that evening in the gold room of the Auditorium Hotel, at which there were Unitec students from every nation on earth, Dr. and Mrs. Carey were the only representatives of the Negro race present. When the one-hundred anniversary of the birth of Dr. Carey was celebrated in February, 1995, Dr. was appointed by his honor, Mayor Fred A. Busse as the representative of his office on that committee, and given entire honorary status in the historic event. He planned and presided over the great meeting (one of the largest of our race in the history of the world), in which more than fifteen thousand students from every nation and around the Seventh Resident Armory. The complete story of this celebration is found in a volume of 500 pages, entitled, "Abramah Lincoln: The Tribute of Abraham Lincoln to three addresses of Dr. Carey (one "The imshished Task," the other, "The Other Side of the Question") are preserved along with fifty-eight other addresses by such eminent men as Governor Woodrow Wilson, John F. Kennedy, Hugh Hammond and others. Col. Wm. McChesney, compiler of the work, declares that the two addresses of Dr. Carey were among the best delivered on that occasion, and selected as two out of the sixty selected addresses of Dr. Carey. He is still a young man, of sound health, wonderful physique and magnetic presence. His appearance and voice have caused many white people to liken him to the widely and well known Dr. Gunsaw, and to the many tasks and is of great courage, calm action, prompt and thorough in execution, faithful to the smallest detail, and always genial and kindly of spirit, manner which has of undertaking much more than the mere routine work of a pastorate, the fact is, he has thrived under the strain of his great labors, his habits of life are well adapted and his work is of so many of years of energy and power. He is now pastor of the Institutional Church and is doing a great work in that all but abandoned field. I preached for him a few Sundays ago and was greeted by one of the finest congregations one oneish (ish) physicians, men and women of note in the community were present and seemed to be as good Methodists as the humblest of us. The Institutional Church can be developed into the greatest church of the past. My next will present Dr. R. P. Roberts pastor of Bethel Church. The friends of Rev. G. F. Dillard will regret to learn of the death of his beloved wife, "Tina." She was a most loveliest woman. She was known to who knew her. She was the Founder of the Young People's Christian Endeavor of this city. There were many floral tributes from the friends who sympathize with her. She was the founder of a tribute from the organization of which she was the founder...Boys' day was observed at Howard high school Friday, March 15. There was a large program rendered by the best alone...King James the best champion of the quartet by Pearson, Douglass, Pompey and Booker was the best feature on the program. Their rendition of the "Bulls and Cows" excerpts by Jamesmas rendered several instrumental solos piano...The Macao Theater is featuring English, the great hoop roller, and Queen Dora, the serpentine dancer. They are playing to large houses nightly. Mr. A. C. McCraw is featuring He ought to, because he is a Sunday school superintendent, as well as a theater manager. Gertrade Williams and Carrie McDraw are featuring in their performance. The ball team of Benedict College was defeated of the score to 7 of 4 by the Chaffin University team...Buy The Freeman from Smythe Lomax. It always contains all the latest news of the colored ball team. He is located at 1407 Assembly street. PORTSMOUTH, VA., NEWS Special to THE FREEMAN. Last Sunday morning Dr. M. E. Davis, D. D., pastor of the Old Emmanuel A. M. E. Church, preached a forcible sermon from the subject, to the Saved. The 11th services of the Church last Sunday was well attended. Dr. J. M. Armsted, D. D., delivered a strong spiritual sermon....Dr. Somerville, D. D., pastor of the Ebenezee Baptist Church, K. of P. of, this city Sunday, March 25. A special program has been arranged for the occasion....Mrs. J. L. Brinkley, of Plainfield, N. J., was the guest of Mrs. Brinkley, of $503 Effingham street, the church of Ebenezee, located at 813 County street, and at 802 South street....The musical entertainment at Ebenezee Baptist Church last Monday evening was well attended....On page of Effingham street, is able to be out on the streets again, after a short illness. COLUMBIA, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Bro. B. McCaine, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, preached his farewell sermon Sunday night, and was at activity the largest congregation our city ever recorded. The event will convene in this city Wednesday morning, March 22, at 9:30, and will remain in session until Monday morning. The people of Columbia are making the greatest conferences ever held in central Missouri....Bowman Estes, the pianist, has been confined to his home for several weeks, but at this writing he is convalescing. Mr. William Mason has installed four instrumentation so far in white house antiseptic barber office on Eighth street....Rev. I. G. Penn, on Atlanta, Ga., will lecture Tuesday night at the M. E. church in the behalf of the M. E. Against Media Thomas underwent a successful operation at Parker's Memorial hospital DULUTH, MINN. Happenings Among the Churches. Socities and Clubs. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. and Mrs. McCracken have gone to Chicago....The Sewing Club met at the home of Mrs. Lillis Newsome, in West Chicago. The McCracken Mark's A. M. E. Church, met at the residence of Mrs. M. H. L. Pittman. 618 Fifth avenue, East....Mr. and Mrs. Bonapart have returned to their home in St. Paul, Minn. Mr. M. Porter, our enter- tainer and co-curator, has prepared his ice cream and sods for dispensary for the coming season in the anticipation of the usual spring business. ...The many friends of St. Mark's A. M. E. Church are delighted to see Mrs. M. Mark's A. M. E. Church as the organ once more after an absence of the choir was without an organ on- ing to the absence of members. Mrs. McNeil is one of Minnesota's best Afro-American entertainers, and is kind enough to offer her services for the advancement of those who do not believe in hiding the light when it may help others to find the way. The Appomattox Social Club was founded by Ethel McDonald her home 891 E. Sixth street. President Walter J. Posey called the meeting to order, and after the regular routine of business arrangements were completed for the Easter ball. The group was called Master Elmer Glenn, of 831 E. Fifth street, is recovering from a severe attack of throat trouble. The Interstate Club met on 911 E. Sixth street at her home 891 E. Sixth street, the meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Jessie Williams, after which the program, consisting of instrumental music and songs, was rendered. The Book of Miracles was read. Fox Thursday afternoon. Rev. Johnathan Brewer is ill with throat trouble. His pupil at St. Mark's A. M. E. Church will be filled by Rev. Reed, of Superior, and Rev. Robert, of ful accident Wednesday, while putting on a roof on a building in the west part of the city. To save himself from falling three stories, he jumped to another part of the roof and was severely shaken up, will be unable to be about for some time. PROVIDENCE, B. J. Please let me know through the columns of the Freeman: Does the Indianapolis College of Law, Pythian Bldg., adjoining our campus, be very widely, but I would like to know how they stand on the color question: Yours very truly, The IHLO Law Student. As we understand it, colored students are not admitted.—The Freeman. THE AGE AND ITS LITTLE JOKE. It looks real funny to see the New York Age supporting Rev. Revordy C. Ransom for the A. M. E. bishopric. The fellow who makes a specialty of dealing with the public is the barrel of fun rummaging the old liles of Mr. Moore's paper.—Florida Sentinel. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION OF ALPHA HOME. Indianapolis, Feb. 22, 1911. Mrs Susie Williams, Supt. Alpha Hose Williams, in fulfillment of our promise to audit the accounts of the Hipa Home Association, we had a meeting with the secretary and treasurer at the office of the Colored Y. M. C. A., and, together with the association, subscription lists, vouchers and all documents pertaining to the building of the home, and found everything in a satisfactory condition. We are, therefore, the methodical manner in which the books are kept and the judicial handing of the funds of the association by your building committee, and we are, therefore, the amount collected, total amount of expenditures and the present indebtedness of the association: Collected from all sources, includ- ed: Paid on account of old house...$127,787. Paid on account of building...1,950,21. Paid on account of furnace...172,20 On buildings $ $83.65 On furnace 73.00 The above statement is the cost of the building as it now stands. To complete it there are needed sewer connections, a laundry room, painting the building, the grading of the yard, cement walks and the building of a pavilion. We wish to make one more appeal to the community to finish this home. A home that will stand as a monument of progress to the colored people of Indianapolis, and one that we may justly be proud of, owned and controlled by our interprising citizens, is our heartfelt wish. We wish especially to call to your attention the efficient work of our financial secretary, Mrs. Julia Reed and the chief clerk, Mrs. Judy Reed, who have been so careful in handling our funds and steering us over many a financial shoal. To Mr. Tom Ashley the chairman of the building committee, we proudly grateful for the services rendered. We also wish to thank Mr. Oscar Blankenship, our contractor and builder, who so faithfully labored for our intercession and the completion of the nite building. These efficient officers and workers are heartily commended by the association. We wish this last appeal will reach the hearts of the people as near before, so that by the time of the annual picnic everything will be completed and ready for inspection and the approval of the public. MRS. SUSIE WILLIAMS, Pres. LAURA B. DAVIS, Secv. MINEOLA. TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. F. Jones, who killed John Tave in Smith county, was cleared by the court Battie, who shot and killed his wife, will be charged. . .T. edford, of Smith county, has one of the best brick yards in this section.... The town of Lindale is now being improved fast, but there are only a few homes in the town, a small town, but plenty of colored people live there and are doing well. . .Sanderson will pass around, so don't miss The Freeman. The street fair openers here March 27 and will close April 7. . .Mr. George Hill is one of the best piano players in east Texas—Mrs. C. Roberts was in Edgewood last week to see her son.... Sete and Mattie Rickard were proud to have been involved in a safe from Oklahoma. . .The Campbell Bros. Big Show will play here March 31. . .We had a heavy rain last Saturday. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Colored Race is in America to Remain Says Famous Educator and Leader Of the Negro, Booker T. Washington. Hon. Booker T. Washington spoke in this city at the Tabernacle last Wednesday evening, March 15. Fully 3,000 people attended the building order to hear Mr. Washington and his plea to low beings, and as a result many went away with a new attitude and renewed patience for the colored people. About 12,000 was contributed toward the New School and the National Museum. K. Cornwell, of the Sanitarium, well known as a long time friend of that institution, to which he made a gift of $10,000 to aid toward the erection of the new building, presented Mr. Washington before he left the clash with $10,000 in his class securities to serve as an endowment for the education of worthy colored students. Mr. Post's, Mr. Nichol's and Mr. Post's, $500 each together with two $100 offering, and many amounts raised this fund securel in Battle Creek to something like $12.00. WAXAHACHIE, TEXAS Special to THE FREEMAN. The Waxahachie tennis and Pool Club met Friday evening, with all members of the club. The club has some expert players. The following officers were elected: President, W. B. Brooks; secretary, Mrs. L. E. Diggs, treasurer, Dr. C. S. Diggs....The nco. game gave in honor of Mr. N.ool, Dr. C. S. Diggs. Afternoon and evening at the K. of P. Hall. 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It stops the hair from falling out on its breaking off. It beautifies and enriches and makes it grow. M.E. L. C. PARRISH, 95 Camden St., Boston, Mass. Mention The Freeman when ordering goods. MISSISSIPPI'S PREPARATION Citizens of Meridian Putting on the Finishing Touches for Sunday School Congress. MERIDIAN, Miss. March 27—Plans are completed for the entertainment of the National School-School Congress, which is to be held here on March 12, and will be the greatest convention of Sunday-school workers ever held in the country. The plan of calling together the Sunday-school workers for the purpose of doing better and more efficient work to augment the young people in inaugurated several schools through the Home Mission Board and the national Baptist Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention. Interest in the work of the delegation has increased until now almost every State in the Union is represented by strong men and women who are strongly interested in the salvation of the young people. There will be many new features this year of interest to teachers and super-instances of Sunday-schools which will be conducted by expert meetings will be conducted by expert Sunday-school workers, which will include Superintendents' Conference, Men's Bible Intermediate and Primary Teachers Meet, Intermediate and Primary Teachers Meet, Missionary and Educational Conferences. Some of the very best of the race will be conducted by expert meetings. Rev. John E. Ford, D. D. Bethel Institutional Church, Jacksonville, Fla., who is a graduate of the Umi Conference of Chicago, will conduct a Bible Conference to 9 each morning during the Congress. The local committee is hard at work preparing for the entertainment. Almost everyone in the Mississippi alone will furnish 600 delegates. All the conventions, associations and Sunday-school conventions of the State will be represented. Henry B. secretary of the Congress, says that within a few days he will be able to announce the rate from all parts of the United States. All the members of the committee will come to the visitors to the best city in Mississippi. The mayor of the city joins in the invitation to all to come and contribute in any way possible to reaching the goal and inspiring the young to look upward. ITEMS OF RACE INTEREST. The Mosales of Little Rock, Ark., have closed a deal for a prominent site in that city on which they will build a $50,000 temple. The building will be six stories. The structure will also be used for offices as well as for lodges purposes. Henry O. Tanner, the well known artist will return to Paris in the near future to take up the job he will be accompanied by his wife and children. Chicago will have the pleasure of seeing five or six of his more notable pictures. They will remain on exhibition in that city. Charles Stewart, one of the best newpaper men of the race and a member of the Associated Press staff at the University of Illinois, 10. Mr. Stewart, who lives in Chicago, III, is said to have traveled more than any other Negro, both in the United States and the old World, is an interesting speaker and has some interesting experiences and problems to present. J. S. Sousky, consul for Liberia, has made the announcement that T. McCants Stewart a well known attorney, has been appointed justice of the Supreme Court of New York, where Stewart was formerly note as a lawyer. He holds diplomas from Howard University and the University or South Carolina, and had been a law partner of ex-Congressman Robert Brown Ellott. In a class of 50, in one of the public schools of New York City, Miss Eulalia W. Madison graduated with the highest in the class. In the class, A gold medal offered to the girl having the highest mark for the full term was won by Miss Eulalia. Another medal given by Supt. Maxwell to the girl having the highest mark in the competition Miss Eulalia won. Hed graduation was attended by much enthusiasm. Physically slender, sparse, frail—a reed in the wind; intellectually and spiritually a Titan. The child of poverty and restricted environment, he was a child with unserving faith in God, with unbending will, and with a purpose as bright and fixed as the North Star, Daniel Alexander Payne was led through the valley of discouragement, difficult and highest Ecclesiastical councils of the African Methodist Episcopal church, and crowned with laurels immortal as the first college president of his race in the world. --- The last representative of the colored race in the United States senate was Senator Pinchback of Louisiana, whose membership in that body was brief, because he was appointed to fill the unexpired term of his presidency. His son, also a lieutenant-Governor, has been something of a storm petrel in politics since his well known activities. He is of fine presence and in the recent past was an effective campaigner. But for a score or more of years fate was again adversity, until the present administration came to his rescue. He holds a good paying position in New York. The Negroes of Richmond, like their brethren in Baltimore, are meeting the issue of segregation of the races with a show of resistance. The whites are valuable possession, and the blacks are unwilling to own property anywhere in the city, where is but one opinion as to the matter of residence. The city council adopted the segregation ordinance unanimously, after listening to a strong from the spokesman in the populous membership of a piece of property in a white district does not affect the value of the surrounding property so long as it is tenanted by them. The blacks are held to be sufficient to offset the Negro argument that his last chance to improve his business standing is being taken away. Renben Gaines, Sr. Hamilton, Iowa is not bothered very much by what is called the "Race roblem," so far as it concerns himself, for during the last ten years he has been quietly forging ahead, until he has accumulated farm lands and crops to the value of which is from $50,000 to $10,000 ago. Mr. Gaines was digging coal in the Buxton mines, while his wife ran a restaurant near the scene of his labor, by economizing the money enabled to buy land, when which they had had a row of THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A directory having to do with the affairs of Negroes in New Orleans has recently been published by Allen T. Woods, who owns more than 80,000 colored people in the city; that their property is valued at $4,000,000. They pay more than a half million dollars in taxes. This is contrasted with the Negroes owned practically nothing here. Then again the publisher shows that the colored people are educating their children. Sixty per cent of them can write their names and 60 per cent can read and write. In the industries in New Orleans, the Negro is very largely involved in the city's jobs, is done by Negroes; 80 per cent of the bricklayers are Negroes, 60 per cent of them carpenters, and the caterers and butlers of city are Negroes. Negroes' duties are also encouraging. There are individuals, says the directory, whose checks would be honored at $75,000. While the colored person assists own a private office building valued at $200,000. St. Louis Claims to have the largest and best equipped Negro laundry in the United States. The general management of this enterprise is in the hands of Mr. K. C. Gordon, the owner, the idea of installing and operating a modern Negro steam laundry. Mr. Stanton who was formerly driving an indeterminate steam laundry in his work out to white launderers, readily saw the advantage to be gained in the operation of a Negro laundry. He imparted his views to Mr. P. H. Carter, the wealthy undertaker. The route, the two deciding to consult and lay their plans before Mr. W. C. Gordon, the wealthy undertaker. Mr. Gordon encouraged the idea by offering to exist a company that would manufacture a Company fas at once formed with W. C. Gordon, president; P. H. Carter, treasurer, and R. Herbert Stanton, genius, modelled $7000 work of machine purchased and installed and the Acme laundry took on the shape of a legitimate business enterprise. At present they are working on a new machine for women and digits, with a weekly pay roll of almost $200. The laundry affords three well-kept delivery wagons, which are used for cleaning and wiping, efficiently the fact that the Negro can successfully compete with his Caucasian brother in the commercial field. LOUISIANA (MO.) NEWS Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev. Williams was down Sunday from Hannibal, attending quarterly meeting, the church and the local Baptist Church, has just closed a successful meeting, with nineteen conversions. ... Rev. Martin preached his farewell sermon Sunday night. He will leave Young, of Clarksville, was the guest of friends here Saturday. ... Henry Brown, of Jacksonville, Ill., was the guest of his parents last week. ... Miss Della Nance Young, of Clarksville, was the guest of friends. ... Gertie Idles was the guest of Miss Nelle Temple, Thursday, and returned home to Clarksville, Friday. ... William Carr, who has long been home to boys, get together and organize a baseball club. There should be a team of colored ball players in our city. ... Well, the city election is over, and the Democratic ticket, there was a police force, the Democrats making a clean sweep of the city. ... There appeared in one of the white papers last week an article informing me there was a police force, when the council met in session the black man was forbidden. The colored voters should bear witness to the candidates who are in sympathy with the Negro race. NEGRO IMMIGRANTS. WINNIPEG, Man.—Commissioner Walker and a staff of ten men, including a number of medical men, are at present in Emerson awaiting the arrival of a parish priest to Homestead in Northern Alberta, who are due to arrive in the morning. It is the intention of the commissioner to detain the party at St. Vincent until all undergo a brief wrist examination, and every person who fails from entrance. It is understood that the Canadian authorities will do all in their power to keep out of Canada every member of this party, an dit may prove to be necessary, international question before it is solved. Consul Jones Interviewed. United States Consul General Jones showed the deepest interest in the proposed detention of the negro party of 165 from Oklahoma at Emerson on their way to Washington. He stated he understood that the railway authorities who are transporting these settlers had wired to the state department at Washington protesting the detention of the negro at theican consul general here it would be his duty to see that no untoward act was done against any American citizen. When asked if he had not a certain amount of sympathy for the views emerson had been calling for, commissioner, he declined to be quoted. These views are that, as the Oklahoma party is composed of trucksters and members of the membership not be satisfied with the hardships on Alberta homesteads and would gradually drift into the cities and towns. Case Taken to Washington. In response to complaints that negro immigrants were not admitted to Canada, the state department asked United States Consul General Ottawa whether under the Canadian law a citizen as a class could be excluded their color. The department received a reply from Mr. Foster stating that there are Canadian immigration regulations specifically relating to nonmigrants, if not in prohibited classes, and each possessor of $50 cash and a passport was entitled to admission. This information to American Consul Jones at Winnipeg. OGDEN, UTAH. Interesting News Events of Churches and Society. The colored population of Ogden was very much shocked this morning at 8:30 am, when the news was spread over the city that then, Ogden Willis was stricken down with a stroke of pain. Willis is originally from Ohio. He was employed here as a chief cook on one of the Union Pacific private cars. He makes a visit to the church, where he will have the best attention possible. Wish for Mr. Willis a speedy recovery. . . Mrs. A. B. Nesbitt, who has been on the sick list for quite a long time, is up to three months away for Mexico, Mo., where she will spend three months of recreation to improve her health. We wish her much success and a safe trip. . . Mr. Scully Wilson is on a trip, expected to work. Be careful, Mr. Wilson, that he has a relapse. The Feast in the Wilderness and Shoe Hunt Entertainment that was given for the benefit of the A. M. E. success, and also a royal treat to all attended. The entertainment being entirely new was certainly a treat. The receipts, clear of all expenses, was $0.10, which was turned over to the church to help with the fund. By the church to build a new church on. The committee who arranged this entertainment was as follows: Mrs. W. I. Britton, Shaw, E. Abbott, H. J. Perry, J. Anderson and Mrs. P. A. Samuels, chairman. Well Wishers Club announce their first annual Easter ball and terschorean festival, for Wednesday evening, April 19th, and dancing in the academe, are cordially invited, special pleasant evening with the Well Wishers Admission, 50 cents, Committee, Mrs. L. W. Fair, president; Mrs. S. E. Abbott, president; Mr. Jos, W. Miller, secretary; Mr. B. F. floor manager. Chicago Independents Getting To gether. Motto: "The ballot is the most effective weapon of the citizen." The executive committee of the Mid-Western Division Negro National Anti-Taft League, a conference composed of the members of this organization, represents affiliated organizations or independent local units (properly certified by known men of independent thought and action) is in the office (work to floor front) in the city of Chicago, Friday morning, March the 31st at 9:00 o'clock sharp, and to continue in session for such time as may be necessary for the disposal of materials OBJECT. (a) Reports from affiliated organizations; (b) Work accomplished and recognition received; (c) Attitude of Democrats toward negro allies; (d) Pending congressional legislation; (e) Political action necessary for 1917; (f) Plans for state, congressional and presidential campaigns, 1912; (g) Literature; Delegates anticipating attendance at the congressional meeting this time with delay quarters may be assigned them. All visitors will be welcome and cordially entertained. We are expecting a large attendance of comrades who led the fight for civic and economiciness in the memorable campaign of 1908. Our ranks are swelling fast fast and the fruits of the labor of the men who led the van are everywhere in evidence. We are expecting a mighty impetus time welcome and your presence here in the closing hours of the big mayoralty contests—the first skirmish of the campa- gion of 1912—will be a mighty impetus indicating your intention to be present. All necessary information may be had upon inquiry. (Signed) THOMAS YALLACK SWANN, Vice-Chairman, Vernon Ave. Chicago. MEMPHIS, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Ed Lee has arrived home in Springfield, IL, after a stay of four months at Colorado Springs for her health and was accompanied home by her eldest daughter, Kate, and friends at Colorado Springs thought that she would not recover, but we are glad to say that she has improved wonderfully since coming home, and will go to Indianapolis with her husband to spend the day at the theatreal world as a brilliant writer and also a performer. Her last theatrical engagement was in 1909, Dec. 13th, at the Pokin theater, Chicago, IL., playing with her own company in her own production, and she will be forced to give up all the theatrical work in the future, but she will be glad to hear from all friends in and out of the profession. Address 1957 South 1st Street, Springfield, IL., 615-235-1155, is the street address with her sister, Mrs. Frank Wilkins. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE NEGRO Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17, 18 and 19, 1912. For some years past I have had in mind to invite here from different parts the world—world peace, West Europe and North and South Amer- ica—persons who are actively interested, or directly engaged as missionaries, or otherwise, in the work that is going on in Africa and elsewhere in the educa- tion and training of Negro people. For this purpose it has been de- termined to hold at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 17, 18 and 19, 1912, a little more than half an hour of international Conference on the Negro. Such a Conference as this will offer the opportu- nity for those engaged in any kind of service in Africa, or the countries above mentioned, to become more utili- tive and more effective in pro- blems of Africa and other countries. Such a meeting will be valuable and helpful, also, in so far as it will give opportu- nity for a general interchange of ideas in education and training of the native peoples in Africa and elsewhere and the preparation of teachers for that work. Wider knowledge of the work that each is doing should open means of co-operation that do not The object of calling this Conference at Tuskegee Institute is to afford an opportunity to improve in helping the Negro people of the United States, with a view of deciding to what extent Tuskegee and Hampton methods may be applied to condition these countries, as well as to conditions in Africa. It is hoped that numbers of people interested in Africa and the West Indies, as well as representatives from the United States and the countries of the Caribbean, will be called to this Conference. Especially is it urged that missionary and other workers in these various countries be present and take an active part in the deliberations of the Conference. It is desirable, in any case, to have any suggestions as to what might be done to improve the situation in these countries helpful to all concerned. The names of Puritana FRAGE MAINT Everything in Furniture FOR THE HOME We have just received our new spring designs in Lace Curtains for the coming season, the product of the great Lehigh Mills, which is sufficient guarantee for their quality. Come in and get our prices before buying elsewhere. We are headquarters for the famous Toledo Stoves and Ranges. Prices marked in plain figures. F.W.&F.E.Griggs 616-618 E. Washington St. Just East of Liberty St. persons who would like to be present, with whom you are acquainted, will be invited, and through you they are invited to be treated in the deliberations of the Conference. Those who come to Tuskegee properly accredited will be welcome and entertained at the institution and will be under no expense during their stay here. Booker T. Washington, Prin., Tuskegee Normal and Washington Institute, Tuskegee Institute. CAMPAIGN ON IN FULL. Colored Voters Active for Merriam in Chicago, III. The mayoralty campaign is now on in full blight. The Merriam headquarters on the southside, 2714 W. 10th Street, daily meeting point for hundreds of our best citizens, who call to record their support and to express wishes for the success of the party ticket. At the headquarters, party stories are heard and everything pointing to the election of Merriam is indicated. Besides of the campaign, active work is shown by the party workers and the campaign is assuming an aspect that is really pleasing. The Colored Citizens Merriam Headquarter of the Hon. Jas. T. Brewington and Hon. A. A. M. Hustling young politician, who know the game, and who are conducting it with patience in a real veterans. Mr. E. M. Shoop, Mr. A. M. Hustling young politician, Mr. Walter Harris compose the clarified force of the headquarters, while Mr. LeRoy Johnson is always in charge as Sergent-Arms to maintain order, keep down some of the enthusiasm that always is evident. The Hon. Mr. Merriam has issued addresses in which he announces his friendships to people and pledges his best endeavors to the fortunate relation between all of the citizens of Chicago without discrimination. Hon. Montague, politician and Freeman bush leader for Merriam votes and The Freeman. The election is Tuesday, April 4, 1911. NOTED WRITER CIMONG TO INDIANAPOLIS Charles Stewart, A.M., D.J., of Chicago, perhaps the most noted newspaper correspondent of the race, is coming to Indianapolis April 9th and 10th and will There is no writer in the country who has traveled any more than Dr. Stewart. He spends most of this time in the south, and has been the eye witness to 19 lynchings, burning and been shot through and through. He is well posted on the condition of the south. It will be his first time to speak to the people he preparations are being made to have a meeting with. He comes on the invitation of Rev. G. William Ward, pastor of the Baptist church, where he will preach at 11 o'clock to a large audience. He will deliver a special lecture to men only at the Baptist church, taking up the causes of the alarming death rate among the young people of America. He will preach on Sunday night and Monday afternoon to the town where will be delivered under the auspices of the mission circle. Monday night, April 10 will be the closing lecture, which will be filled with stories of Fat and Kicked." This lecture will be at the Baptist church, of which Dr. Ward is pastor. Dr. Stewart is connected with the country as no other man of press. He will even extensively through Europe last summer. Stewart is a native of Frankfort, Ky., and got his early newspaper training on the soulsie Courier-Journal. This will be his first time to speak in the city. NAVASOTA, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Joseph Mack died March 13, succeeding the death of his mother Mrs. Helene. He charges many friends to mourn his loss. Mr. Joe Gaines, the veteran Santa Fe Railroad brakeman, is at hime here, very sick...Miss Henrietta Harrison, a re-educated High School, is visiting Mrs. Ida Gaines. ....The following persons departed for Houston and Galveston recently, where he served in the corps of United States troops of those now maneuvering on the borders of Texas and Mexico: Mr. nad Mets, Seth McCormick, and R. Reeves, and R. and R. Neal. ...Rev, F. B. Williams will preach at Friendship Church next Sunday—The faculty and students of the new school building at the high-class social entertainment at the new school building Friday. March 24. A small entrance fee will be charged, the proceeds going toward paying for the new school building. Don't forget the Freeman at Neal's store. DALLAS. TEXAS. 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Kink-no-more is a vegetable compound, it is perfectly harmless and will not stop it from falling out; positively removes dandruff, promotes a luxurious growth of healthy hair and keeps it soft and glossy. Remember that Kink-no-more is not a remedy that is claimed for it or money refunded. We will send to any one on the receipt of $1 a regular size box of Kink-no-more to two heads of hair. When ordering send registered letter, postal money order or express money order. Liberal inducements offered to agents. Write today to the address of your company for reply. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Shelton & Jones, 1019 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, N. J. THE STAGE Has anybody noticed that Spencerian hand that S. H. Dudley writes? Leadman & Somers scored a big hit at the Savoy theater, N. Y., last week. Bay & Williams at Plattsburg theater, Pittsburgh, Vt., March 30, 31 and April 1. Lowell & Lowell offered a comedy atch at the Lincoln theater, New York, last week. May and May are still at the Majestic Theater, Hot Springs, Ark, and are making good as usual. Mr. McQuilty, one of the unfortunate Down in Dixie City, is now in Kansas City, 465 N. First street. "Little Johnny Jones" played the Majestic Theater, Toronto, Ont., week of March 27, with Hamilton to follow. Mabel Chaney is a brand new addition to Frank Montgomery's "Dixie Players." Her development is being watched. Harry and Lillian Earle are in their week at the Emro theater, Nephic, Cah, and are scoring a big success. S. H. Dudley, Aida Overton Walker and the rest of the "Smart Set" bunch are at the National Theater, Philadelphia, Pa. this week. An unconfirmed rumor is affloct to the effect that Sam Corker is may become the manager of the New Howard at Washington, D. C., next season. The team of Little Irma and Ernest White is coming at the Auditorium to audiences only, in Charlotte, N. C. Their act is highly appreciated. Miss Maja Bush, Harlen's pleasing saddening soubrette, a feature at the Crescent theater, New York, a fortnight ago, is now resuscitating in Uttica, New York. Nothing succeeds like success, so say the Southern Comedy Trio. Week March 10th, Majestic theater, Winterset, Ia. Opened week March 20th, Princess theater, Mason City, Ia. The Golden Gate Trio—Winifred, Martin & Winifred—have returned to the ballpark, N. S. The act played last week at Aker's theater, Bang Me, Burns & Robbins new act presented at the Crescent theater, last week for the first time. They have the making of a very good act. The line of is good and the subject worked very well. The Invincible Trio were at Duluth, Minn., last week, playing to packed house and great success. I Canada where they received splendid press sessions. At Hibbing and Evelth, Minn., this week. Richard Scott, now head porter Great Parker Shows, has a red hot-hot act next fall, with plenty of ginger. Mr. Will H. Dorsey, of Chicago, Ill., will arrange music. Burton & Chatham opened at the Ivy theater, Chattanooga, Tenn., April 20th, "Steamboat Bill" went big. Doing a neat song and dance, finishing with buck and wing. Only eight months before the public. Doing fine. William E. Jones, the versatile singer of popular melodies, introduced the two-march song hits "Dixie Gray" and "Gee Gee." Getting a friend from Your Home Town," at the Oxford theater, Brooklyn, Town. Frank Cermonto, of the well known team of Cermonto & Miner, was struck with paralysis at Rutland, Vt., March 16, while preparing to leave for Burlington, Vt. He is back in New York under the care of Dr. Cooper. Alonzo Moore, the famous magician, now in Chicago getting his own company. He will be under the management of Ribbon Bound, Lethal. Col. Will play the whole west, including Chautauqua, New York. Cycle and Cyclen, champion all around athletes and heavy weight lifter, at the Duval theater, Monday, with their original stunt. Frog and Zulu went big. Thursday they open with a double torchlight juggling and physiculture. It was a grand success. Bind Harris, the musician from Indianapolis, showed at Springfield, Il., last Friday evening to a packed house. His performance was received with high appreciation, express a desire to have him return. He will continue West in a series of concerts. Lena Marshall, please notify your brother, Gary Harris, of your whereabouts. Gary Harris, of the school, is with J. H. Bowers Co., 9184 St. Clair and E. St. Louis, Ill. This is company's permanent address, as I am on the road and can't send route far enough ahead. A colored burlesque show left New York Sunday to in Wilkesborough, Pa. The members of the new company are Jim McGinnis, Sammy Gaines and Big Lew Jones, Busses & Jeffreys, Purcell & Thornton, The Long Island Comedy Four, Billy Moore, Jim Slater and Charlie Moore. Frank Montgomery's "Dixie Players," which and two successful weeks at the Crown Club in Amphitheatre will open a three weeks' engagement at the theater, Louisville, Ky., April 3. The company is full of pretty girls, who sing and play men are good players and fine fellows that especially requested to look them over. Joly John Larkins and Miss Jennie Pearl go out next season at the head of their company in "A Royal Coon." Miss Pearl has developed into one of the very best artists in the stage, and now of all, the size of her hat, stage and audience abnormality because of the splendid success she has achieved. Miss Pearl is a genuine artist, and has a brilliant future before her. Julian Edwards, the female impersonator, his audience at the Crescent theater, New York, last week a surprise when he uncovered at the end of his act, while he has no role in a range of plays yet he has a very pleasing and an excellent soubère. The end number went better than the others, and was the only applause he received. When Alda came life was anew in the old town. The sun of the theatrical desire has been lowered to a total eclipse threatened. Her elegance and grace, with a bit of melancholy and for the better, as for dimness, restored our lost desire of desire, shams until she reappeared. Sing shembs and greets, and you also choir to her whose excuse for existence is to teach the law of human rhythm—Aida Overton Walker. fool, the theatrical king, has certainly made the world from all appearances. now connected with and represents ten of the leading houses throughout the town. Watch this fellow, Joel, for he will soon be in the Professional & Erlanger class among the colored men. His success is attributed to attention to fulfilling all agreements and contracts and treating his performers right in every respect. Headquarters, Arcade Theater, Atlanta, Ga. It is now Brown & Hodges again. Harry A. Brown and Miss Lulu Hodges, Indian cartoonists and singers, after a season in conjunction with Frank Fowler, are presenting their double act, and the latter is working in vaudeville alone as a lyric tenor. He is putting in five weeks in Pennsylvania and is reported to be making good. Browne & Hodges are spending the week in New York City in paraphernalla together for an extended spring and summer season in the States. Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, the talented elocutionist, has reached St. George's Bermuda. British Indies, reports the BBC, draw large and appreciative audiences, and is proving to be a revelation to the English people on the island, who rarely see American-colored dramatic readers in the Bermuda Davis will spend a month in the Bermuda Davis will direct a direction of Mrs. A. L. Burgess. She has secured from W. Edgar Easton, also the author of "Dessalines, the entire right hand of the Bermuda Davis in which the stellar role gives Miss Davis an unprecedented opportunity for the display of her wonderful tragic powers, Davis expects to visit London and to visit the coronation of King George V. in June. WIZARD THEATER, NORFOLK, VA. Rainey and Rainey trio has closed an engagement at the Dixie Theater, in Durm, N. C., and is playing at the Rainey and Rainey indefinite engagement. The bunch is getting along nicely. The show this week is going bigger than ever. The Raineys and the Raineys are the talk of the day. Miss Rainey is taking from five to six encounters every day. THE STAR THEATER, AT AUGUSTA, GA The Star Theater is a swell colored playhouse, catering to the best colored people in town. Mr. John J. McNeil, as stage manager, deserves much credit for the shows he is putting on. Mr. L. D. McNeil, as stage manager, is booking the house. On Saturday a week ago quite a shaking of hands and a happy meeting came off. The McNeil and Henner and Lewis-Williams trio met on Saturday. The performance was spent. The following performers were present: Lewis Kenner, Johnnie Lewis, Millie Williams, Effle Means Perkins, R. Desdamonia McNeil, Sidney Cohan, Annie Hicks Clark, Lee and Lee Lewis, Johnny Lewis, Lewis Boyd, McDolold Donelda, James and others. The evening was well spent. NASHVILLE STUDENTS ENROUTE The show is in Kansas for a few days, and is now headed for Colorado, where we will get our private car. This show goes from coast to coast. We have had a very successful season, the ghost horse, the last ber. The show will carry twenty people after leaving Denver. John Dennis, a well-known comedian, is starring the show. He has been sick, but is improvizing. He is also a dancer. Harris, our acrobatic buck dancer, is to be married in April to a lady from Des Moines. Ia., Joe Jordan, our trombone player, is back from Texas. Coy Herndon, hoop roller, keeps them guessing. Harry Hull, our manager, will go to Denver to make arrangements for a private car. CINCINNATI (O.) THEATERS The Pekin. The local playhouses have not given us much to comment on this week, about every one on the bills have been here so often it would hardly interest the readers. Treeman is running. The Tekn has the Dahomian Trio, putting on a little farce. Madame Salanka has a nice act with her large snakes, she has added some new people to her act and we wostumes, to her act a decided improvement, her last appearance on the street, and Miss Lucy Shepherd received quite an ovation when she sang "My Linda Lee." The Gaither. At the Gather the Goodloe Southern Baker Co. produce another swatch that pleased. JOHNSON IN JAIL. Out on $500 Bail—Gets Grant Pending Superior Court Decision. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.—Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight pugilist of the world, who was sentenced to twenty-five years in prison for guilty in the Police Court to the charge of violating the automobile speed ordinance, was released on $500 cash bail, after spending several hours in jail. The judge ordered Johnson to pay Morgan pending an appeal to the Superior Court. As Acting Police Judge Treadwell positively refused to listen to a motion for bail, declaring that as Johnson was guilty, he would appeal, attorneys for the prisoner scurried about to find a judge who would grant an order for his release on bail. It was not until nearly 9 o'clock that his successor, the speed limit, is pending against him. A CORRECTION BRANCHVILLE, S. C. Sir, while reading your issue of the Freeman, dated March 8th, 1811, I noticed Williams Famous Troubadours were touring Florida and meeting with reveres. Sir, do not underestimate the aggregation, want to state that this show has been playing to the largest and best crowds of Williamsville through the states, and we have lost a single THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER night, except in inclement weather, for four years, and are now on the verge of opening our No. 2 show on or about the date of our last visit. We have a payroll for nearly 10 people and have not missed a pay day since we have been traveling South, and I also want to say that this statement is not only an untruth, but it is also an irritant. I certainly would like the best in the world to know where any such remuor could have sprung from. We also carry some of the business with us and perform our duties in our own two cars and carry seven head of trained ponies and the show and hand was never better than in the last nine months. We know our own team, which are the best judges of such, and slr, I desire of you being kind enough to give me my telling me, or letting me know our own team, ment, and I would like you to give me an immediate reply. I am, as ever, yours. PROF. EPH WILLIAMS. The Freeman begs leave to say that it takes pleasure in publishing the correction by Prof. Eph Williams. The information, that comes to this office, from time to time. We had no intention of circulating anything to Prof. Williams' hurt. LOWERY'S BANQUET GLORIOUS EVENT COLUMBUS, O.—Enormous gathering of all the leading musical organizations and musicians of Columbus, O. To show the presence in the past five months express regrets of their departure to their city, P. G. Lowery and his three followers for the evening at the museum of the evening—Mr. Thomas Mau, Bill May and James B. Hall, Mr. Henry Frazier, level brain good judgment and business proclivities, was chairman. An audience of the band and care and interest by every member of the band and different musical organization. One of the most interesting speechmakers was the band and interest by every member of the band and different musical organization. The response of thanks by P. G. Lowery was heartily applauded when he, as our best banjo critic, explained why the 9th and 10th bars of the best band the best band in the U. S. Refreshments was served in bountiful quantities. With a hearty bandshaking of best performance the best banquet parlor as a body of one with motto: Peace and good will to all men. J. LEUBRIE HILL AT PEORIA, ILL At the Majestic Theater last night a large audience gave a tumultuous greet-力 *Leubie Baldwin* and his company of forty performers and dancers made their first appearance in "My Friend from Dixie." That the claim of the advance agent that the company is the best colored troupe from the first show boast was shown from the first. The piece, while airy in plot, is brim mull and emerald and sparkles with the happy-lo-kucky, so characteristic of the African race. There is a plantation scene that can't be beaten in its way, and other scenes in the piece are equally interesting and true to life. The score and the audience demanded many repetitions of such numbers as "Come Out, New Moon," "A Real Coon Rag," "Write You Can't" and "The Warmest Baby in Town." Mr. Hill is one of the cleverest of comedians and was ably seconded by Mill Brown, as a sort of colored Beau Brum. He was a great fan of the show, favor with his auditors. A chorus of chocolate cream girlies sing tunefully with the delights by the boy which their race is famed, and as for the little lady who goes by the name of the "Molasses Candy Kid," she is kutte Irene-majeestic with the delights by the boy Majestic today and tomorrow, with matinee ach day.—From the Peoria Star, March 24. LOUISVILLE THEATERS The Houston Theater. "The Isles of Bye and Bye" taken from Bert Williams' song of the same name, tag it be show presented by the Houston Shakespeare comedy of exceptional merit. Billy Henderson, the talented young stage director, certainly put one over in productions with plenty of "ginger" Webster Williams and John Gertrude played the parts of Zulu's and was a riot from rise of the Arabic Empire. Adventurer, did honor to his part, and is almost as good a straight man as he is a comedian. All the girls who were directed by the Isles, were a beautiful sight to see. "The Island of Bye and Bye" closed the act, and was featured with a very popular song by Billy Henderson informed me last Monday, that on Sunday, April 2nd, would mark the close of the Houston Stock Company, and Billy Henderson will be the wife together with Carrie McHall Hall, Chicago, where they will fill an engagement at the Grand theater. I want to meet his son on the management of Mr. Henderson, has given entire satisfaction for five weeks, and could stay five weeks more, as each member will have a place with city, Frank Montgomery. Dixie Players will hold the boards at the Houston for three weeks, beginning April 3rd. The band will opepe with stock and vaudeville, under the personal direction of Billy Henderson. The Lyre The excellent bill presented to the patrons week of March 29th, included McCleskey, Shadney, whose singing and eclectic music hit. This was their first appearance in Louisville. King William and his famous dogs were well received, and proved to be a hit. And Elosee Johnson were holdovers in entirely new acts and songs. These ladies by their clever work and versatility, have come to be the most comed with a return date in the near future. The bill for week of March 27 includes Bailey & Bailey in the excel-mental act. The "Illinois Mightingales," and Chas. Bebee, comedian and monologist. SYLVESTER RUSSELL'S CHICAGO REVIEW Pleasure. There was an ringing sound of the glad hand of a song and farcical situation at the Pekin on Monday evening, when "Near the Camp" was presented by the best stock company of colored artists on record. Charles White and Billy Johnson, in leading roles, conducted themselves with dignity, and Charles Gilpin as a military man was good. Mrs. Hale as the chief fun producer. Mrs. Hale McIntosh as Mrs. Jackson was most entertaining. Miss Fannie Wise sang "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey." Will C. Elkins and chorus sang a number which was highly appreciated Lottie Grady presented "The Piano Man" in her usual whimsome manner, and Marie E. Burton sang "In All My Dreams" which was a success. Adah Banks sang the "Georgia Grind" and was encored. "She sang the 'Wild Rose' and 'Land of Harmony,' with Billy Johnson in the final ensemble made a lively finish. The dancing of Maggie Davis, Katie Jones and Daisy Brown was exceptionally clever. H. D. Coleman and Lloyd Gibbs were sellers, and Miss Gertie Brown a camp girl Iler Vincent, the wrestler, is now meeting all comers at the Pekin. Second Week's Bill at the New Grand. The second week's bill at the Grand was headed by Harrison Stewart and Matt Marshall. He was an excellent one. These Kings and Ann were also termed 'Kings of Biaceface Comedy'. Murphy and Francis entered their sec ond week here more popular than ever. Murphy is in a class by himself as a corollary and dancer, and is the most original man on the stage, white or black. Miss Francis wore stage shoes. Sidney L. Perrin and Goldie Crosby were received as funmakers, and the songs of Milton were good. Miss Lucretia Lawson, the prima donna in Ernest Hogan's company, made her first re-appearance in vaudeville after the recurrence of three years in Eruope. She received the award in an Alaska scenic act, and the Apollo Quartet. The audiences were mostly colored patrons. Thomas and Jones at the Monogram. Thomas Jones headed he bill at the Monogram last week and were a strong attraction. Dike Thomas, Theodore Henderson's painter, kept the audience in an uproar with Mr. Jones, who is filling Mr. Henderson's place, is a good actor and singer. Mr. Thomas' rendition of the song "Constance was exceptionally clever. The James Sisters came back as a real surprise. They made a hit with their songs. Miss Ethel James deserves special comment on the improvement of her genuine voice. Brooks and Bamboo gave another act Brooks' work was real clever. Lilly Gary and Bamboo opened the bill. Miss Gary is decidedly clever. What the Little Old Grand Presents. And do we still remember the little old Grand Theater? It is still doing business and we stand. The week's bill consisted of five received. Mitchell and Brady as headliners were well received. The Abyssian Duet was highly interesting. Williams and Crosby were the chief funmakers. George Williams, who has been away on a vacation, is back again and his daughter Dick Lewis made a hit in his female impersonation, while Monroe Tabor won applause in his illustrated songs. The Tom Fletcher Duo was at South Bend, Ind., last week. They were compelled to suspend their engagement for this week on account of Fletcher's injured ankle. The William Foster Music Company has erected a new sign. People can now locate the store casly. The Buddy Glmore Trio is at the Star Theater on the West Side. The Washington-Prince Trio is also working in the city. The Goats of Chicago re-organized last Wednesday night at Sidney Perrin's residence and elected the following officers: Irvin Miller, president; Harry Goodman, secretary, and Sidney Perrin, treasurer. David M. Greer, Jr., is electrician at athe Little Grand. Robert Lane, violinist, is at the Sunnyside Theater, Savannah, Ga. A benefit was given under the auspices of the Goats for Fred Burch, who is ill. The affair was held Thursday night at the Pekin Theater. Charles E. Burch, brother of Fred, died Monday evening in this city. Frank Clermonto, of Clermonto and Miner, is suffering from a slight stroke of paralysis. He was stricken at Rutland. Virginia to cancel his Canadian engagement and return to New York. He is reported better. ALLEN'S TROUBADOURS, AMERICAN THEATER, JACKSON. MISS Alien's Troubadours more heard from. They are at the American Theater, Jackson, Miss. The company opened their spring season at the American Theater for two weeks at Jackson, Miss. The show created the greatest excitement in the musical business that Jackson has ever had. The company opened with a parade on Monday. All the members were in carcasses two weeks before the event and the busiest consisting of eightteen pieces, large tally-bo. Banners announcing the show were seen streaming from houses and vehicles and were carried by boys in the audience. The citizens and show-going people of Jackson say that it was the largest display ever witnessed in the city, by a coalition. The doors were opened at 7:30 Monday night, with three extra police to keep back the rushing and anxious crowd, for the streets were thronged with men, women and children seeking admittance to the theater. With a crowded house every night the Troubadours gave the patrons of the theater a good show. The members of the company are a fine lot of people, and were appreciated by the Jackson theater-goers. Friday a ladies' and children's matinee was held, which was highly appreciated by all the citizens. The members of the company seemed to put all the vim they possessed into their work and were the winners by so doing, and the advance agent of the Allen Troubadours, is handling paper like a circus man. McCoy and McCoy took the house by storm with their sketch, "O. Lord, Send the Man," and their twentieth century buck dancer. Gibson and Owens, two understudies of G. W. Allen, with their knockabout sketch entitled "Derby Day," made a great impression upon the audiences. J. Rucker, the gallery favorite, received his care of the applause by his excellent work. Johnson and Lewis, the knockabout teacher, took well with the patrons of the theater. Miss L. Lathm, the Mississippi Sunflower, took the house by storm with her song, "The Belle of the Silvery Nile." He also helped the band on the show with their original big act, "Tm Gwine to Stay Right Here," and the arrangement of the "Barber Shop Chord." Ed. Davis and his six-piece orchestra, has certainly set Jackson humming. The pensonel of the orchestra is as follows: Ed. Davis, pianist; D. McCloud, violinist; M. McCloud, bass violin; W. Hudson, cello; D. Coleman, cornetist; P. Zinn, bassoon. The company is in the best of health and spirits, and send regards to all the profession. Mr. Allen says hello to all friends and managers, as well as performers. The hours will open at Vicksburg, Miss., April. AT LIBERTY. Violin, trombone or clarinet. Address [Name] L. D. JOEL Sect y-Treasurer Manager Southern Vandyck School S. H. DUDLEY, starring in "His Honor, the Barber"—Washington D. C., week of April 3. G. W. ALLEN'S TROUBADOURS— Vicksburg, Miss., April 3 to 8. "MY FRIEND FROM DIXIE"—Kansas City, Kan., week of April 2. BLACK MUSICAL, COMEDY COMPANY—Plainfield, N. J., April 3; Atlantic City, 5, 6; Imelina, 7; Chester, 8. PEKIN TRIO—Week of April 3, Gardner, Me. RICHARDS & PRINGLES MINSTRELS —Aurora, Mo., April 3; Springfield, 4; Bolivar, 5; Osceola, 6. DAILY MATINEES--B. F. R. MATINEE EVERY DAY GRAND OPEN The De Haven Sextette With Sidney C. Gibson Juline Tannen, Chatterbox James Cook & John Lorenz "The Two Millionaires" CHAS. E. E. Presenting a "It's Up to You" By Geor 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY Opening Mon SUMMER ENGAG Russell-Owens-B At Ocmulgee Park Theatre, Macon, Ga., in a re Bob Russell, Billy O WAN For the LAGMAN THEATRE, male and female at all times from three to four weeks. Ladies class of people. Two shows highly, no matinee GARFIELD McGEE, Mgr., 184 Davis Ave., Mo. WAN Good performers to open Pekin Theatre. Don't write if you have played Memphis D. Lee, Mgr., 98 S. Fourth St., Memphis EXTRA! "That Dynasty" Now on sale, the Rags. 350 The Wm. Foss 3025 State St. NOT To all good A No. 1 performers, those who like can work room alone, ten weeks steady with Majestic Theatre, Hot Springs, ART. Please call C. O. D. The Majestic Theatre is noted for the rooms are unsurpassed; and its beautifully designed by the leading hotels. Would like Jones, Griffin Sisters, Byron Brothers, Johnson Harris & Eddie Jones, Tyler & Hubbard and any pay transportation after joining. I also contact Fred A. Barrasso, Gen. Mgr. Hot Spring The Georgia B In Conjure Bryant's Family Two big shows in one. Wants me that will double in band; female same will be returned). No fancy fare after show opens. Address EDWARD H. GR Columbus Coming to You THE GREAT A. G. ALLEE The Show that has Ma Opening for first class musicians and doubling in brass preferred. Salary all you can do in first letter. Add GEORGE W. Mail forwarded each day to show. B. F. KEITH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE CHAS. E. EVANS & CO. Presenting a one act Farce, "It's Up to You. William." By George Arliss CONCORD BALCOONY SEATS. MATINEE ER Monday, April SUMMER ENGAGEMENT OF THE -Owens-Brooks St. Macon, Ga. in a reportoire of original Mussell, Billy Owens, Marion NTE RE, male and female teams and good to four weeks. Ladies and gents prefer to highly, no matiness. Address all ma- 184 Davis Ave, Mobile, Al. NTE Pekin Theatre, April 1. Six live played Memphis. T. D. Caras North St., Memphis, Tenn. EXTRA! EXTRA! But Dying sale, the biggest hit tags. 35c post paid in. Foster M. 55 State Street, Chicago OTIC owners, those who like to work and to re- weeks steady with any where Ter- sical Art. Please do not send letters w the beautifully decorated foyer, local shoehole. Would like to hear from the Brothers, Johnson & Ringold, Oma & Hubbard and all other good A No- ning. I also control five other Theatre SO, Oma Hot Springs, Ark. Georgia Black and In Conjunction with It's Famous Miner one. Wants musicians for L board; female singers and dancers). No fancy salaries. I pa- nas. Address D H. GRUZAR Columbus, Georgia. To Your City A. G. ALLEN'S FAMOUS that has Made all the So- cess musicians and performers preferred. Salary sure. We let letter. Address GE W. QUINE a day to show. B. F. KEITH'S MATINEE EVERY DAY GRAND OPERA HOUSE Vaudeville in its High est Expression. The De Haven Sextette With Sidney C. Gibson Julius Tannen, Chatterbox James Cook & John Lorenz "The Two Millionaires" CHAS. E. EVANS & CO. Presenting a one act Force "It's Up to You, William." By George Arliss Three Shelvey Boys Navins & Erwood Scheda Goodwin & Elliott Photoplane 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. Opening Monday, April 17th Russell-Owens-Brooks Stock Co. At Oculggee Park Theatre, Macon, Ga., in a reportoire of original Musical Comedy, Farces, Etc Bob Russell, Billy Owens, Marion Brooks. WANTED! For the LAGMAN THEATRE, male and female teams and good singles. Can book good people at all times from three to four weeks. Ladies and gents preferred, as we play to the better class of people. Two shows nightly no midnight. Address all mail to C. LAGMAN, Prop., or GARFIELD McGEE, Mgr., 184 Davis Ave., Mobile, Ala. WANTED! Good performers to open Pekin Theatre, April 1. Six to twelve weeks work. Don't write if you have played Memphis. T. D. Caradine, Prop. Address E. D. Lee, Mgr., 98 S. Fourth St., Memphis, Tenn. "That Dying Rag" Now on sale, the biggest hit of all Rags. 35c post paid. The Wm. Foster Music Co., 3025 State Street, Chicago, Ill. NOTICE! To all good A No. 1 performers, those who like to work and to receive good salaries, and who can work from eight to ten weeks steady with my whole Tri-State Circuit, opened up at the Majestic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark. Please do not send letters, with its stammer codegenes, C. O. D. The Majestic Theatre is noted for its refinement and cleanliness, and its dressing rooms are unsurpassed; and its beautifully decorated foyer, located in the heart of the city, surrounded by the leading hotels. Would like to hear from the following artists: Clayborne Jones, Griffin Sisters, Byron Brochner, Johnson & Cinchold, Oma Crosby and her Kinkles, Felix Harris & Eddie Jones, Tyler & Hubbard and all other good A No. 1 performers. Remember I pay transportation after joining. I also control five other Theatres. The Georgia Black and Tans In Conjunction with Bryant's Famous Minstrels Two big shows in one. Wants musicians for B. & O.; musical act that will double in band; female singers and dancers. (Send photo, same will be returned). No fancy salaries. I pay board and railroad fare after show opens. Address EDWARD H. GRUZARD, Manager Columbus, Georgia. Coming to Your City Soon THE GREAT A. G. ALLEN'S FAMOUS MINSTRELS Coming to Your City Soon THE GREAT A. G. ALLEN'S FAMOUS MINSTRELS The Show that has Made all the South Laugh Opening for first class musicians and performers at all times. Those doubling in brass preferred. Salary sure. We never close. State all you can do in first letter. Address GEORGE W. QUINE, Mgr., Mail forwarded each day to show. Hazen, Arkansas. WRITE OR WIRE L.D.J THE THEATRE Owner and Arcade 81 Decatur St. FOR OPEN O. JOE THEATRICAL Owner and Manager de The catur St., Atlanta OPEN FOR OPEN TIME BOOKING 10 OF THE PRINCIPAL THEATERS IN Georgia, Florida, Alabama, S. Carolina, Tennessee. Short Jumps, Sure Pay. Dorsey, Miss Mattie. Johnson, Mrs. Fay Davis, Miss Henriet Peat, Mrs. Bessie Hicks, Miss AnnieTaylor, Miss Ruby Jones, Mrs. Rastus. APRIL 3, 4, 5. "IN CRIPPLE CREEK" APRIL 6, 7, 8. "The James Boys in Missouri" KEITH'S PERA HOUSE Vandeville in its High est Expression. EVANS & CO. one act Fare, Yon. William, George Arliss Three Shelvey Boys Navins & Erwood Scheda Goodwin & Elliott Photoplane SEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. Sunday, April 17th AGEMENT OF THE Brooks Stock Co. reportoire of original Musical Comedy, Farces, Etc. Owens, Marion Brooks. TED! female teams and good singles. Can book good poets and gents preferred, as we play to the better ones. Address all mail to C. LAGMAN, Prop. or Mobile, Ala. TED! atre, April 1. Six to twelve weeks work. phis. T. D. Caradine, Prop. Address E. Ohio, Tenn. EXTRA! lying Rag" the biggest hit of all post paid. Master Music Co., Street, Chicago, Ill. ICE! take to work and to receive good salaries, and who do not send letters without stamps, nor telegrams its refinement and cleanliness, and its dressing decorated foyer, located in the heart of the city, like to come from the following artists: Clayborn and Ringold Oma Creoby and her Kinkles, Felix all other good A No.1 performers. Remember Irolol five other Theatres. Oscar C. Carter, Springs, Ark. Bus. Mgr. Black and Tans function with famous Minstrels musicians for B. & O.; musical act singers and dancers. (Send photo, salary. I pay board and railroad RUZARD, Manager s, Georgia. Your City Soon EN'S FAMOUS MINSTRELS Made all the South Laugh and performers at all times. Those salary sure. We never close. State address QUINE, Mgr., Hazen, Arkansas. JOEL, TRICAL KING d Manager Theatre, Atlanta, Ga., 5 The Stage. 6 Bradford's Eight Africanders, with the "Moulin Rouge Peerless Queen Co." Baltimore, Md., last week. Robt. A. Lane, of New York, is making good at Pekin theater, Savannah, Ga., as trap drummer, playing bells, etc. Chintz Moore and wife, Ella, have the name of being the most popular team ever playing the city of Beaufort, S. C. They made many friends in the city. Evidently, they are the most important departure of the Moores. They say that they can stand more of the Moores at any time. Booked up until Feb. 11, 1912. I guess that's going some. I closed five weeks at Lagman's theater, Mobile, to take a break from the mobile Mobil stage manager for the summer season, after which I go back to the old reliable the L. P. Joel Southern circuit, opening with the Moores at the Arena, then with Athens, Macon, Augusta, and Beaufort, to follow, with many thanks to the theatrical king, who is a prince and a friend to a permorter indeed. The little showwomen of the big feet, Happy-Go-Lucky Simpson. Burton & Chatman, "The Alabama Rosebuds," have taken on a new part, little Miss Nugent, adancing wonder. He is also known as Burton, Nugent & Chatman, the opened Ivy, Chattanooga, Tenn. last week. Had great success, Miss Nugent's "Steamboat Hill" event led Burton and Chatman a new sojourn, dancing with buck and wing dancing, taking encores. The boys have been in the business only eight months, but are making others on its tour are Nelson & Davis, Alfred Roper H. S. Wooten and the Southern Quartet. LAGMAN THEATER, MOBILE, ALA. Things are in good shape. Crowded house nightly. Gulfport takes them by storm by his singing. Miss Lula Shrith the soubrette is doing the same. & Pugh & Bugs the singer. Miss Lea Streight, the singing and dancing artist, is scoring some big hits. Kid Jones sets them wild with his rough and tough music. The house when he hems "At the Gait Ive Got at the Present Time It's Hard to Say Where I Will End," his own song. McGee sends best regards to all. Irme Mog does the trips. SAVOY THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN The bill of week, March 13th, was a big hit with a new feature act. Denver's Queen City Quartet and Ed Lee, our new drummer, have been in the dramas that has been seen in Memphis, entitled, "Down in Virginia," supported by the entire company. Mr. J. W. Boren, the drummer, and Mr. J. W. McMissie Stella Harris, Mr. Sam McDaniel, Miss Laura Smith, Billy Mills, Miss Sue McDaniel, Mr. David Perdue, als Abberta Smiley and Prof. H. P. McGill, who has been in the drumming community something new. The bunch send regards to friends in and out of the profession. BILLIE MACK With Hal Hunt's Famous Georgia Minstrels. Are now playing under canvas at Alligator, Miss. We have played each night at the company, and our team a smile that sounds like our company consists of ten people, as follows: Prof. Johnnie H. King, pianist; Wilminor Cooke, character and dance man; Grant Cortell, song and dance comedian; Fred Mosley, song and dance comedian; Fred Buck dancer; Misses Cordella Benjamin, Lena Turner and Lillie Jackson, singing soubrettes; Mrs Marv, Marv, singing soubrettes; Mrs Marv, lead singer, please them all, singing "Stop, Stop, Stop," and "Casey Jones." Billie Mack, leading comedian, stage manager and producer, please them all, singing "Stop, Stop, Stop," hit with money, when singing "Alabama Bound." Mr. Hal Hunt, our general manager and owner, always wears a pleasant smile, and the ghost walks through the church. Regards to friends from the Bunch. ELWOOD C. KNOX SIGNS P. G. Lowery Takes Him On—Big Times Ahead. According to a paper in this office, E. C. Knox is bound up in a contract with the Wallace Shows Combined. By the terms, the party of the first part is to have one continual round of pleasure, free access to the refreshments, to the show, and to be as long as he will. Other conditions quite agreeable to Mr. Knox's inclination have cheerfully signed and forward copy to the ord of the road things to be. He thanks Mr. Lowery for the kindly intercession in getting him so well placed. He will hold the show until the very last days when shows are no more. He promised to live up to all promises. He promised to disarm doing everything he can in order that he may secure an early promotion. WIZARD THEATER, NORFOLK, VA OCMULGEE PARK On the Ocmulgee River, Macon, Ga Chas, Collier, Manager. Messrs. Bob Russell, Billy Owens and Marlon Brooks were over at Atlanta Sunday the guest of Manager Collier, looking over the Park theater. Mr. Owens, who played in every American plays that he was greatly surprised when he was informed that this beautiful theater and park was for colored people. Brooks says: Just think, twenty-five thousand colored people draw from the park, our draw from the park give them a show that will please and Collier says. The traction company will furnish the best car service, strictly a car line for colored patrons only. The show is playing at the Atlanta Ga. Park and the Atlanta, Ga. Russell and Owens returned Monday morning and Mr. Brooks remained in Macon to supervise the building of scenery and the publicity department. Park opens at 17. The Freezes at Chus. Collier's saloon, 619 4th street, five cents. THE BIJOU THEATER, GREENWOOD, MISS Baby F. Seals' bunch of fun promoters is still going some, though it has been a long time since we were heard upstairs over the theater. It is now fin-lena, open Monday, March 29th, and Ginger has taken the house for his self and Lena in her stunning costume, was in the theater in May and Jack had to come before the footlights and beg for mercy. The Wiggins have just closed a long engagement through Georgia and Florida. Mr. Archie M. Kay, a graduate of the University of Greenville was a visitor and guest of Seals fun promoters Friday, March 17th and says this house has kiven him an appointment. The people of his town are running him down for this bunch to play a return date. So we had to promise him we will give him the company and send half of them to the University of Georgia. Jefferson closed March 18th to join her husband in Atlanta. All of Green-creek old favorites are still here, such as old. When he visited South Little Baby Floyd and Little Laurabell Edwards are fussing about South Little Baby (the mascot), Joe Edward Little Slick (the mascot), Jojin Walmay Baynham, Harry Bonner (the Black Caruso), and in fact every on the street cleaning up. Baby F. Seals, proprietor and director of amusement, is all smiles. THE AMUSE THEATER The Barrasso Stock Company opened at the house Theater last week to a good business. The Listons, ave and Virginia, society sketch artists, made a big hit singing "My Heart Has Learned to Love You" and "I'm Going Home." He didn't put on a dancing act which was well received. Lewis Hamon, female impersonator Lewis Hamon, female impersonator, made a big hit. Osborne and Osborne played rag time to the great delight of the audiences. Farah Hardy made a big hit singing, "Casey Jones." The Amtes, Billy and Grace, are royal entertainers. The ollo was closed with the act which opened the King of England. The patrons highly pleased with the show as a whole. MAJESTIC THEATER. HOT SPRINGS, ARK Fred A. Barrasso, general manager, and Oscar C. Carter, business manager, constitute the business staff of the Majestic head of Holiday Planning. The headline attraction this week is May and May, better known as "Stringbean and Stringbean." The team has a great reputation, and deservedly so, for Hitler May's game, which plays a great deal of the art of Bert Williams. The next number on the bill is Cox and Cox whose act is exceptionally good. Mr. Cox takes house by storm with his clever dancing. Next comes the dainty little soubrette, "Soubrette May," whose singing is above the average. The closing act is "Happy" Lowe and Lula Hooker. Miss Hooker sings her latest success. Harry Ventilier's great hit, which received four or five encores nightly. The performance is concluded with a good selection of motion pictures, consistent with the audience's large evenness, and theatrons are well pleased with the shows. THE RUBY THEATER. GALVESTON, TEX A thrilling drama was the principal feature of last week's bill at the Ruby. The company demonstrated its excellent ability. Miss Lila Dunson was the lead actor, and the other parts were well represented by different members of the company. Mrs. Emma Blackburn, in the role of mother was all the part called for. The daughter, was an excellent character. Jolly Davis as the villain and Mr. Harrison Blackburn as the hero were also much praised by the audiences. The title of the drama was "The Faithful Vow." The patrons of the theater were very much pleased. Silas Green made a great hit in his song, "Up the Road Somewhere." still having crowded houses, and the people are well pleased with the shows given. Mr. Hoff is well pleased with the work of his company. Baby Robert Helm will some day be a great trap drummer. His services are no match for a satisfactory. Slas Great manager of the Ruby, and C. Hoff is general manager. THE GLOBE THEATER. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. I want to say just one word about the performers I have had in my house. I cannot speak too highly of the Princess Rajah, the German-African comedienne, who opened at the Globe on February 21, 1939. She was a great entertainer when she made the most sensational success in her international repertoire, but on the second week's stay she treated the Jacksonville public to one of her own productions, which was even a grinder of the day. This week she has produced one of the prettiest playlets that has ever been produced on my stage. The title of the act is "Madam Moon." Princess Rajah taking the part of Madam Moon. H. Williams takes the principal male role. This delightful comic opera in two acts was written (the music included), and the settings and scene scenery designed by the composer, and anything she asked, for she has treated the people of Jacksonville to something out of the ordinary. The Princess and J. H. Williams joined the cast of the movie 8. Williams is leaving of his own accord, as I deem him one of my most esteemed producers and stage directors. He and the Princess have some engagements to come along East, and they may possibly be involved. In conclusion, I will say that J. H. Williams and Princess Rajah will make one of the greatest teams that the colored race has ever had, and I will see seeing. FFAA OWD WDW PEOPLES' THEATER HOUSTON, TEXAS The Burns-Russell Stock Company are offering to their patrons this week the two-act Western comedy-drama, "Arizona Burns, burns music by Peter Jackson, Sandy Burns, music by Peter Davis, now making Texas his home for the purpose of studying cowboy life, so he will be able to compose Western songs. Prof. Kelly introduces two songs, "Arizona Burns" and "Texas is My Home," sung our funny little comedian, Sammy Russell, and "Texas is My Home," sung by that dainty soubrette, Miss Alma Hughes, and the people here are certainly enjoying Western songs I have heard that have that music to it we call rage-time. Burns and Russell are the same two funny boys, and the people here are certainly enjoying pany to support them. They have been here fourteen months. Everyone is pleased so all I can say is "smile on." Kelly and Kelly are the same two, they don't sing their lines—they don't share their lines—they don't share their work and look for more. Anna May Fritz is with us again after an illness of several weeks, but she has not lost her Hughes, and the Hughes that tantalizing kid of ours, certainly can sing "Lovey Joe." Oh, yes, last, but not least, Miss Carla Huff, our prima in is some singer and can certainly shine. Hicks is here too. Pet does anything, good old Chicago boy. Hicks he didn't like the cold weather, so he came to Texas, music director, but he leaves for New York May 1st. Ira Reelford is at the traps. J. C. O'BRIEN'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS ENROUTE By J. W. Hamilton. J. C. O'Brien's Georgia Minstrels out again for the season of ten months in THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER PASSING SHOW AT WASHINGTON, D. C. Madame Sisseretta Jones and Jolly John Larkins at the Howard— Polk and Polk at Hiawatha— DeMount, Seguin and Britton at the Dabney—Dudley and Aida Overton Walker Coming. By W. P. Bayless. Howard Theater. Last week at the Howard was one of the biggest weeks ever seen at that place from the box office standpoint. The reason for these large and scrambling crowds was that the show "Troubadours" were there presenting a three-act musical comedy, entitled "A Trip to Africa, by 'Jolly' John Larkin, who idiosyncrasies of his race," "I am the Great I Am," "Mother's Chile," "Oh, You Lovin' Man," sung by Jolly John Larkins, as das Larkins, "Rustus, made deed bit bit each song accolades." The "Boola, Booola Boys and Girls" by the company was rendered very well. Miss Jennie Pearl, as Dimah Green, a getting considerable applause each time she appeared. Madame Sissette Jones, of world wide fame, is a solo artist who has sustained a reputation second to none and a positive star and a drawing card wherever she goes. On the whole the production was brilliant and tasteful. The stage pictures and every advantage that light and color afforded made the production a touch of garishness. The young women off the company wore beautiful gowns with an air of accustomed ease that made them more airing to the eye than all the other actors. The company could invent. It was a company of actors who drift up and down, around and about, in and off the stage with such steady and careful supply of song, action and smartness. The company was well drilled from "star" to "supers." The week of March 26, owing to the great success of the week, management of the Howard arranged with Mr. Voekel, the manager and owner of this great company to remain another week, during which new features will be pre- The week of April 3rd the "Smart Set" will be seen at the Howard for the second time this season. Mr. Dudley opened the season at the Howard and returns by the end of April. The show is educational that differs from its contemporaries in diverse ways and is from the pen of Edwin Hanford, and is entitled "His Honourous Dudley." The humorous "Smart Set" company, with S. H. Dudley in the stellar role, makes it one of the real treats of the season. The comedy contains eighteen original song hits, including "The Greatest Showman" and humorous dialogue, funny situations, clever novelties and unique features. Mr. S. H. Dudley is supported by Mrs. Aida Overton-Walker, the clever singing and dancing performer. Washington among theater-goers. Dabney Theater. The bill at this popular play house consisted of Jeff DeMount, Tillie Segin, and Sadie Britton. Miss Britton sang "Shaky Hand" and Miss Britton came to acceptably. Miss Segin, who is in her third week of a return engagement, is still holding her own and bids fair to be in this playhouse, but she is not coming to management who give her the up that "she is to remain as long as she makes good." Jeff DeMount played black-face last week, presenting two very funny monsters whose luck came and went, and a colored man who ran because his mule spoke but ran "some more" when his little dog spoke. *Hiawatha Theater.* The motion pictures at the Hawatha are the motion pictures at the Hawatha Finley is making quite a reputation for the house by presenting "Feature Pictures" each week. On the bill last week Mr. Polk, Mr. Polk is an excellent entertainer. *Foraker Theater.* Miss Susse Sutton is still the big scream at this popular amusement parlor. She has her own with ease and brings forth storms on each time she comes out on the boards. SHOW SHOPS, PHILADELPHIA, PA. By Arthur L. Prince. Colored patrons were very much surprised a few days ago as they entered the beautiful Park theater where a large way which read the sulky stony wall which read the colorful. Not more than twenty colored people witnessed the first performance and in the evening the house was only sprinkled with a few whites. Bright and colorful, the house was large enough for Blind Tom to read was in front of the theater: "Welcome to all." The manager announced from the face that some one had placed the first screen on him. Concluding he said: "My theater is open to everyone, regardless of color. AUDITORIUM THEATER. J. Gibson, Mgr. Another good bill at this popular vaudeville house. Not a dull moment during the entire performance, and the acts have honors equally divided. Manager Gibson had a smile beginning Monday afternoon on church Sunday night. He had the smile that won't come off. McKenzie and Peat two clever comedians, who recently joined hands, opened the show with fifteen minutes of the S. H. Dudley type, a young minstrel and sets a challenging pace for many old-timers and as a buck and wing dancer he ranks among the stars. Charlie Browne originator of Chinese comedy. He kept the audience thoroughly interested and amused, and is exceedingly funny in his characteristic way. The act is really funny for the Mamie Brown, the queen of song rendered ones. She has a skyscraping lyric voice, and will have a hearty welcome when she appears on the same stage next week. She has two dainty damsels, caught on from the other side of the audience admired them both. Miss Gillam sang "The Ideal of My Dreams." and won much favor. Miss King is a dashing soubrete and can dance some, and should wear her chip dress as near as possible the length of her partner. The Kentucky Trio—"Claybrooke, Miller and Claybrooke."—was held over from last week and as usual was well received. M. Claybrooke one of the original pickanines formerly with "In Old Kentucky." He played a triple-tongue cornet so on the liberti order; the tones were large and bell-like. Miller, the comedian created much upronourious laughter with his bass drum comedy and eccentric dancing and totomofoolery, while Mrs. Claybrooke, who is too charming to be overlooked, played many melodies on an alto instrument, and rendered a beautiful little song; she is also quite graceful as a dancer. The act is a good one, and they do all that could be expected. The Victoria, Orpheum and Happy-Hour theaters are all doing nice business degrees. Too bad, but whenever the house becomes dark I will certainly relate. The Quaker City people, a swell as the critics are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Smart Set, but it is hoped the critics are harmed because you know—oh, well—goodbye. WHY BERT MURPHY SHOULD BE A COMEDY STAR. By Sylvester Russell. no emblem so much of a jewel, as one that represents nation of love and beauty is sweet, but the man who can make people laugh without an effort sweeter in a sense, beautified by the power of producing by natural causes. When it comes to natural causes, Murphy & Francis. blem so much of a jewel as one that shines. The incarment of fun of beauty is sweet, but the man who can make people laugh without an effort in sweeter in sense, beautified by the capability of producing wirth by natural causes. When it comes to naturalness Bert Murphy, Murphy & Francis, is about the clearest comedian of his race in that directive tasks out effort. He never labors to try to be funny. Nature has endowed him with a personality that offers fun by the user we want. There was but one comedian of Murphy's type who never had to necessarily black up to shovel out fun, and that was the big fellow, Ernest Hogan, the greatest comedian of them all, and Bert Murphy's success. Mr. Murphy is small in stature, not in the miniature class, but just tall enough. He looks cool in a suit and his hair. He even indica both intelligence and humor. Have you ever seen Murphy? It's a wonder if you have not. He has played all the big time vaudeville shows. He has been offered a dance offered him that he don't know which way to turn. He has a contract to go to Germany and is trying his best to star in musical comedy. He offers a second class management, but won't take it. He has at least two great comedies which he has written for himself that will not star in musical comedy. He first class theaters. The most unassuming thing about Murphy is that he is not affected with any disease like the flu. big head. It will probably be a major obstacle to learn the critic that Murphy is the only comedian eligible to become a star who can stage his own production, and who understands all the necessary equipments and requirements of stage-craft as well as the great stors, and the comedian's ability to that coaches Murphy's nature along into an ectological state of hieroglyphic efficacy is only revealed in his power to make people laugh with simple domestic jokes. This does not imply that no other comedians are clever; nor does it imply that because he is the second great comedian whose name is Irish that he is a kin of the golly, and that he is a second bozo or Rastus or anything pertaining to the African dispensation. THE SMART SET COMPANY (SOUTHERN) The company is doing a great business since we have crossed Mason and Dixon. Everybody seems to be happy. Illinois, however, is far more illuminated than shown the company a great time indeed, and now we are going into Pennsylvania. Everybody agrees that the atmosphere in the company is better than in some of the more southerly parts of the country which we have visited. This section sees us with several new members of the company toward strengthening the company. The following writen from the Huntington (va.) Herald-Despatch, March 18th, gives us a description of the condition of the company "The Smart Set," a collection of colored players, is a credit to the colored race, and deserves special mention. Mr. Whitney's photograph was secured and placed on the walls of the "Huntington," among many, many stage performances. Whitney is certain, feel honored for the unfortunate unfavorable mention of his reputation by such men as the manager of the "Huntington," for his is the only face of the dusky hued family Among the soloists are Mme. E. L. Bruce, who is improving in her stage manner every day; Misses Mabel Brown, Ettel Marshall and Nettie Taylor; Messes J. H. Woodson; basses, Frank Jackson, Sank Sims; tenors, J. Frances Mores and J. Wearer bartonets. The quartet is composed of J. H. Woodson, J. J. Weaver, Frank Jackson and Frank Chapman, and serves as the accompaniment to the Messes, Vena Dempsey and Tillie Cattman, the latter of "His Honor the Barber Co." are the newest faces. Miss Mabel is holding her own as leading lady. Mr. Mores has become perilous, and she is making the tough Smooth." Miss Mabel Smith is making quite a hit in the part of "Moana." Mr. J. H. Woodson was indisposed with a child in cold or an entire week, which caused Mr. Woodson's time, taking Mr. Woodson's solos, etc. Mr. Woodson has got in trim once more working fine. The Benevolent Order of Karen is the latest organization among the company, with Mr. J. C. Wright (B.L.) president, attendant, vice president; Chapman, chairman; Woodson, booster-at-arms; J. Francis Mores, treasurer; Lawrence Williams (Bus), Froster and A. L. Strouder, J. Homer Rumor has it that the order is bubbling over with financial strength. Messrs Whitney and Weaver have been made honorary members. Everybody in the front yrs happy when the "Freeman" comes. LAST WEEK WITH THE SMART SET COMPANY By Dorothy. Last week brought to Indianapolis for the whole week the "Smart Set Company" and everybody's wish was gratified. The junction was that the Smart Set Company always comes during the Lenten season, but many of that faith for fear that it wasn't Lent, but it came when it wasn't Lent, just "slipped down" in spite of church rules. Jennie B. Hillman reigns supreme as WANTED! Forty performers--Florida Blossoms Co.-male and female musicians who double B. & O. or B. & S. Performers whose applications were not answered, write again, there were reasons will carry a two-season show this season. Contract jumpers and boozer save stamps. DOUGLAS & WORTEY. Earl Stratton Records. Look! Look! Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn.; Mystic Theatre, Bok Springs, Ark.; Royal Pa m Theatre, Greenville, Miss.; Amuset U Theatre, Vicksburg, Miss. Twelve to twenty work for first class performers who can work to first class auditions. Careers first class producers, 400 first class acts of all kinds. Prefer people who can work in Stock, Iowa. Fred. A. Barrasso, General Manager Majestic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark. wardrobe mistress and has the keys to everything, including covers! hearts everything, including several hearts. Ella Anderson makes a charming "Widow Brown," and everybody fell stillway too close. One white woman admirer attended every performance, bringing different friends, and sent Miss Anderson a box American heartache accompanied by a letter of congratulation then to her there was a heart that beat a little faster than usual—a man, a real man, gentleman of distinction. But Indiana's very own product and everybody was proud of her success. Last season was her first and her work was an agreeable surprise. This season shows a vat improvement, the reapplication to her work, the application to her work, the has given a great number to the stage, and not one as yet has failed, and Mrs. Dunlop is doing her part toward keeping up the game. James T. Brymm, the musical director, is a busy man, playing and directing during the performance, writing music and questions between acts. "What are those?" James A. Harris, the efficient stage manager, still rules with the same kind manners and encourages at and around him. Not known of dissatisfaction of him from anybody. Lizzie Hart makes a very acceptable "Lily White," and is a very dear somebody off the stage. She is so very anxious she is a happy bride of a few weeks and "the dearie" was in the audience during the week. Alberta Ormes Dudley is just as busy as when she was here six seasons ago. Every season brings her to us making all kinds of pretty things. No wonder she makes a good reporter in the news for newspaper people are always working for Dudley. Dudley that is dear to the feminine heart and "dath" to the male pocket, all kinds of fine sewing and embroidering. Some day when she tires of the stage it can work for keys to Lingerie, with trips to Paris at stated times to purchase new stock. Bessie Asbury Trible is an Indiana girl by daffopoint and years travel has not formed her beauty and form. Her friends will welcome her home this summer if she will come for a few weeks at least. Did she hit you?" "Did he hit me?" "He did he hit my jaw." Daisy Brymnn is the amiable of the popular musical director, but her dream of that home outside the trunk and messing-room has not come true. Her knacks and dressing-rooms are plenty good. Lillian Brown, "the brownie, who has the splendid voice, has developed into the economist among the girls. A splendid recommendation to the matrimonially inclined. Attention Bachelors! Forward march! Hazel Thompson is one of the little ones that dance and dance, and is a protege of Mrs. Alda Overton, Walker. "Fluffs!" the property of Miss Anderson; "Chiceta!" belonging to Miss Tasker, and "Boston" to Mrs. Dudley, are so glad that they are "Smart Set" dogs, some class. Did James Lillard, the "Widow Brown" professional first, have an attack of heart professional first, have an attack of heart the city, or was it something less serious? The company won't be back to Indianapolis for a long, long time. William Ramsey was a little indisposed during the Hoosier Capital engagement, somebody been careless again and lost a sweetheart? What makes you do that way? Will Grundy was a new Captain Dandenomus and makes a good appearing arm officer and not lost his tessy when off the stage. He is very stunning in the white uniform. Uniforms! uniforms! the breaker of many hearts. Wow! "Did you take the sleeper to East Liberty for the Sunday night concert?" Miss Hattie Smith, one of the members of the company, was unable to fill the engagement here, having been called to Boston on account of the death of her mother. It is possible that Mr. Dudley may some day take the lecture platform when he gets tired of being "I am not he," and may become among his subjects may be "Could you blame him?" and "The passing of opinions." Lottie Gee, is one of the "wee ones" that dance and is also an understudy of Andrew Tribble, and makes a nasty little business. Irene Tasker, Miss Anderson's understudy, is one of the faithful, never misses a performance. She still has "Cheta" the present from the same "steady" and has "Cheta" as both Checeta and the "steady" are concerned. Andrew Tribble, the colored Etinge, and is still called so. His female impersonations are all the same. Tribble leaves all the female impersonations with the female costumes and there is nothing at all effeminate in his real character. Cheryl Johnson, Ida Day, Bertha St. Clair, Jessie Hart, Josephine Lazzo and Rosene Alexander make things lively everywhere, that you may find any one of them in the workers making the success of the company. Can any one tell or give any information as the regular whereabouts of the mind of James Lightfoot? James Lightfoot, Lillard, Harry Watson, Clarence Redd, John, Warren, George McClain, Matt Johnson, Harry St Clair and Robert Williams add to the production, and display good even disposable. Alda Overton Walker made new friends and drew the old ones a little nearer. Her impersonations of her husband, the late George Walker in her song "That's what I did." He appealed to everyone not only from art's stunning but in it there lay a bit of sentiment. This brave little woman has suffered the loss of husband and mother. She has been married and dreaded the zenith of her ambition and her triumph she wishes that the public not forget him, her dear one, who has passed into the great beyond. Read The Freeman; for subscribe it, the best and latest news can be found in its columns. SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Pieces Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzes selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write to-day for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC COMPANY 5025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. WANTED First class acts of all kinds. Costumes and net- erance necessary. Good novelty acts of re- nized ability can find work here. State salaries and particulars in first letter. Address U.S. J. SEALS, Lyrs Theatre, Thirteenth and Wan- nut streets, Louisville, Ky. JEFF SWIFT T. B. McCRAY Romania Hotel and Cafe After Theatre Parties a Specialty 5759 State St. Chicago, M. Phone, Douglas, 746. Music from 7:30 p. m. to 1 a. m. PROFESSIONAL HEADQUARTERS For Choice Wines Liquors and Cigars Pool and Billiards For Choice Wines Liquors and Cigars Pool and Billiards. Wm. Walker, Prop. Tenth & Walnut Sta. Louisville, Ky Wheeler & Swords THEATRES We want good acts at all times Keep in touch with us for time at our and other Theaters. MANAGERS NOTE Let us know when wanting acts Can arrange to book your house solid new acts at all times. Address L. T. SWORDS, Mgr. Chattanooga, Tenn. The Reid House 94 1/2 Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. M. B. While in the city stop at the Real House, the only first class house in the city. Caters to the sporting and theatrical professions. Prices reasonable. Strangers always made welcome. TED! and female musicians who double B. & O. or B. answered, write again. there were reasons. We get jumpers and boozers save stamps. Address Macon, Ga. Look! Tenn.; Mystic Theatre, Hot Theatre, Greenville, Miss.; Amuse in the Field of Sport. HIS HOPES. de went out one day er if he Hows a pero, ora, is gtaumn ensosed ‘the view: ia yarteh sipped, oF Brok pea out from the Sym Me net fromm the PIve ya ie 8 he hopes fell down, or JOHN EDWARD LOGAN. a evs the “Winara Monahan Pg tone You. also know, i Mini, the gunboae ran, ee Pu 'at number four. oat LO AeowE wets the: SWE a ara pe eS you also know, ie Mio tne, unboat "man, Slt number, fur. pa tim off at “Unknown. SPORTING NEWS. Giants will be, known. as Be Or ai Gants. this season. ee Ui Ty teal is. expected, eee batt ise jerforce football, squad for yt “crmidable appearing as the jai = 2p Gor daa seen In the re- pers IPM The Sodalian, ft should ee at opponents. ee halt club all ¢ basvball club, open to all com= maiden’ Sviinese, president; Harry L. ee SN eral manager; Chas, Grant, jee. Fh, care Dunbar club, 515 ar OC. Sheinnatt, OA. Be G's ral 206" ceed sarrison of the Unions baseball Det Corr are. Pa stys that the yom ned at Cleveland, Aprill 15 and ns Fe negotlating with the i See Me" tg Pennsyivania league ae ate Tot sMECess. us Sarance “of sUCees joy ne ouleassed BM -MeKinnon, autour Seas the opinion of fans pal 820% Nove that Hugo Kelly, of Ce ee iy show. more class eee ONS twelvecround 0. last a, Sin s0 championship honors. twenty-sound fight, between Sam Pe tee Langiord, scheduled for ates 22" ae been’ postponed one prs ek Word broke training at the Sic ihe st postponement and insisted See se further time (O get Ito ie Fal i ie are noting that some of the white He a ulife giving thelr” experiences Wel pase guy (ought. were the great~ Be eet over aa WH be glad Se me of the colored piag= ie ete sarne tine. Write it plain; She i interesting emact'sk, N, Y—Con O'Kelly, ‘Tom- cSt ee mane nora is (ete xen York to sail {OF ils home ee Nor three. months" Visit Fee Yoon heath and. his welght Hey ed to two hurled pounds. He be cried cuter the ting about AUEUSt, rat Joe ChovnekL pny meet KId Me- omtkione duck. O'Brien" Philadelphia Bh eine ‘known. in Chicago. when it oe toed that the Chicago boxer Sera to Philadetphia, Jacke, state we tices under whieh he Would meet ee euamplon. It is O'Brien's meratake a tensround go. ‘The date Hi le decided ater, ek Johnson, the pusilist, Is a defen- date the supreme court’ in "a sult fiett iy Curtiano Sclarrino, @ seulp- Mee f2 West Porty-tifth. street, to re- tier s4000 for 0 bast-whieh Selarrino Sirhe fpodeled for the pugilist, when he Tate! New York last September. ‘the Shore coun, SC, “Sugarman, sald Shawn wes so pleased with his likeness Bray that he placed. his. autograph on fe fuse Johnson, through his’ counsel, fea's general denial. 1s ANGELES, Cal—A pronounced ndwante onthe’ part of the witnesses fer the prosecution’ to characterize the Shezoune battle. between Ad. Wolgast iat Guange Aemsic at Vernon other than Sherine contest” ‘or “sparring “mateh™ farted the texinning of the preliminary rng seaterday” afternoon before Jus treat the Peace Shiney N. Reeve. "Phe ferndants ur Wolkast, Memsie.” ‘Tom Eicire: promoter of the exhibition, ‘and Mere Charley Byton. ‘The ease’ was Grtinved until tomorrow, “Solid tone” is_what San Pranclsco sermons “are ving regarding Suck Irs Stun, "“the black champion feday submitted to having an Xeray Belogmpy taken of “his "head, and he rite ail records’ for “thick “headedness.” vas found that fils skull Is nearly two- thins ofan" inch thick. It took. five inure for the powerful rays to. pene- tte his hea, while the usual -time is thn ave ty atten, ‘second Johnson was at the hospital. to see his younger Inet, who Is threatened with blindness, hen it wae suzested that. his head. be Krave “Hie sured, and greeted the re= ait with his ieuat ‘expansive: smile, Tee Dillon Chib held a smoker and taxing entertainment ast Friday evening. Tee touts provided for were a four-round B between Younes Meageratd and - Kid Mauer: erry "Dalton and. Eadie Stout, foe nds Jimmy” Watts “and Young Fortes, six rounds; Eddie Webber and Gay Dalton, six rounds, andd. Kid Delaney. ai Kid Stone, ‘six rounds. “There was ‘Sede and other entertainment, "The ‘ade Bion was by ticket. Kid Stone. was oly colored tad inthe bunch. He. is uns some pretty clever work; he as- Bes to the rst class Te tot lowing players will represent if Manone’ avehall Club “of Cleveland, Gs folows. A Ranke, ‘captain and Sanson; ing. 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Pets. S Se 3 EW tse span qlub of this city to every play. there. Spt, “parks “Wackea *EeePiay, there ittsnun oe ee JUDGE DECLARES BOXING ) GENTLER THAN FOOTBALL, DENVER, 'Col—Magistrate Gavin dis- missed the charge against Jimmy: Gardner of Massachusetts and Johiny O'Kecte ot Denver, “who had’ been arrested aw te Fesult ‘of their Dugilistic ‘contest’ here ‘Tuesday night.” "the charge had tees brought by the Christian Citizenship Une Jon. “Magistrate Gavin said ring contests were not “half as bad as those bull Bisnts commonly referred to as football.” | JAP NINE SAILS APRIL 4. Waseda Team Coming for Clashes _ With United States Collegians. VICTORIA, B. G—The baseball team of Waseda University will sail trom Jae ‘pan for San" Francisco on’ the ‘steamer Manchuria “April 4, according to “advices received by the ‘Tacoma Maru. ‘The Japs nese teain will play against, the ‘univers sities of ‘Chicago, Wisconsin," Iilinois Purdue, Michigan and other’ Americar college” teams. THE LITTLE MISSOURI GIANTS. There will be no Omaha Giants this season, The team wil be the Little Mis Sourl "Giants, "We Will start the. seasor with one" of the fastest “teams in the Northwest. " We will open the season, the latter part of ‘May. °?Young Price ‘Ter: Fill will leave Crelghton’ College and so to Pxcelsior Springs, Mo... for a rest then he. willbe In. shape'to hold. dows first base” ‘Terrill is the pride of Omah as @ first baseman. We will have a fast infield in Gauchman, Goodall, ‘Huretaves Terrill and Wright; the pitchers: dackson: William "Tose: outfleld, » fed” Simpson Hurt. "rhis team. will” be “the succeose: of the Omaha Giants, CG. ‘Terrill, prest dent; W. J. Ford, manager, 1123 Dodge Streei, Omaha, Neb. MORE RUNNERS FOR O'LEARY. Several Indianapolis Sprinters ‘Enter in Amateur Event. Several more local entries have been re- ceived ‘by ‘Dan O'Leary forthe. arated event at th” international” walking sn Funning race at-Temiinson hail. Indian: apolis, starting April 3.” ‘fo date thirty four ‘entries “have been made, but “only twenty of these will be alolwed to start O'Leary ‘received. a letter trom Hen: ry Schmiehl, of Chicago, stating “that Emperor William Nas’ offered afi medal for the winenr of the watch tact from. st. Petersburg to Berlin The. med: AU Wwiil be gold with’ diamond. settings Schmeht 'witl be the opponent of @. Ger: Ioan nobleman in the face and. O'Leary will Gram Schmeht for the contest. “the event. will take place next summe®. ‘The hames of the Intest entrants for. the loca Amateur event are: James Brown: John Whation, “George “Martin, Charles Tag: gart, Edward Gallagher, Patrick Reagan. ST. LOUIS GIANTS VS. KANSAS. City Giants Score in Favor of Former ‘Team, 10 to 3. eae cet ee ee MOBILE, “Ala.—The St. Louis Giants and ‘Kansas City Royal Ghints clashed on neutral grounds, this game being ar- Tanged by ‘the local management. . The lovers of the game came out in’ large numbers to witness the exhibition put on by the visiting teams, ‘The St." Louls Boys had the best of it, being trained up to good working order and excellent team work and using the willow at, op- portune times. ‘The Kansas City boys put up a game fight, and after substitut- inning, held theing "Washington _ pitcher, in the ‘ffth inning, held the st. Louls boys down to a few scattered hits. Mun- ger the third baseman of St, Louis team, Played a Very swell game at fis corner Aecepting ‘every chance, of seven xiven him.” The feature of the game was the Sensational fielding of Joe Seotland, -of the Kansas City's, and’ the fine contre! of steel-arm John ‘Taylor, of the. St Louis club. Mr. Mills and “Mr. Walden respective ‘managers of ‘thes two teams, Will give good account of their work be- fore "season of ‘ball playing — is over. Score of game, 10 (0 3, favor of St, Lauls Giants, Batteries: ‘St! Louis, J. ‘Tavior and. McMurray; aKnsas City,” “Jackson, Washington and Bolden, Umpires, ‘Pur: ner and Thomas. JACK LAUGHS AT $30,000. Offer to Fight Langford—Thinks Mc Intosh Grafter. ea ae Ere A RTRSY SAN FRANCISCO.—Jack — Johnson, heavyweight champion, who is taking life easy at one of the beaches near here, laughs at Hugh MelIntosh's. offer of $20,000 purse for him to fight Langford in London. “Melntosh knows my price.” said_ he. “when I fought Burns at Sydney T took $5,000 and the title. Burns got’ $30,000. Now, if Langford thinkks he cin win’ the battle from me, let him do as I did, take the small bundle of coin and ail the sion “Tam not in need of money, and am not fussy about fighting, anyway, so it Tfight it will be on my own terms And an American will referee, no matter Where the out is held. “Eugene | Corr! Is ‘undoubtedly an. able referee, but. an American will decided any fight that I go into. “Tam wise to McIntosh. He is in partnership. with Langford’s manager, and they are going to promote fights. In Parts. ‘They can't ring me in, Till have my own way br I won't fight.” ‘THE GREATEST PLAY | EVER SAW It seems to me that the great plays that are made tn baseball are the ones that come in the critical instant. ‘The players rise to the occasion in the climax Of games, or of series, and perfom feats that, under ordinary. circumstances, they could not do at all, I have seen’ men, when keyed up to the highest pitch, do things tat would be impossible. ordinar- ily, and I think the greatest was a play by’ which MeFlveen, who now is playing with me on the Brooklyn club, won the Pennant in the Southern League | for Nashville, where we also played together. “The phiy was made on the last day, of the season of 1808. We had been fighting with New Orleans for the pennant, and the ‘race still was undecided on the last day.” There was one game to settle the whole year's results. "The ‘score was tied up in the seventh inning, and New Orleans was hitting, and it looked as if they certainly would count. McElveen was playing third base, and i gon't think’ T ever ‘shw ‘a man play as hurd and'as desperately to save the game as he did that day. In the seventh inning New Orleans got a man on second base, with no one out, and the batter, instead Of bunting, took’a swing at the ball, hit it on top’ and rolled it down the third base line slower than if he had bunted it purposely. It looked as if the game was koing away right there, but_ McElveen came sprinting forward’ as fast as he could run, scooped the ball with one hand and swung as if he was going to throw to first base. ‘There wasn't a chance for hin to catch the runner at first base: he was fast, and the hit was so slow it could not be handied unless the baseman had been waiting for it. | ‘The runner had come from second at top speed, and was turning third when he saw Mac's arm swing as if to throw to first. It looked as If he could walk home on the throw before I could catch the ball and heave it. back to the plate, so he turned third and sprinted for home with the run that seemed to give New Orleans the pennant. Instead of throwing, Mae swung his arm to the full limit and hung to the ball. He made the play so realistic that T'was fooled and was on top of first ex- pecting to catch the. ball, when T saw What had happened. ‘The runner was half ‘Way home when he discovered Mac had- n't thrown the ball at all and that he THE PREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Was trapped. McElveen ran him up near Yo the plate tossed the ball to the eatcher, Who touched the runner" out, and shot down ‘to second,” driving the other Tun- ner back to Brst, and they failed to score “The. play won. the championship. £0 Nashville, as "we scored in the next 1n- ning, and beat’ them out of the gale By Sake Daubert. BREAKERS WINS CHAMPIONSHIP OF SOUTH FLORIDA LEAGUE. Special to THE FREEMAN. PALM BEACH, Fla.—Hoosier lovers of baseball will be pleased to learn the Result of the series ‘of games played at Palm Beach, Fla, between teams rep- resenting the Breakers Hotel and the Royal Poinciana. ‘These teams were re- Spectively the Leland Giants, of Chicago with McClellan ‘and Francis, of the Phil- adeiphia Giants, und the Royal Glants of New York. No series of games played here has ever aroused the patrons of the national game as the series just. conclud- ed. ‘The Breakers started the season in excellent style and clearly demonstrated their ‘superiority in the frst five games ‘The team then took « slump in_ batting and asa result found themselves: slight- ly in the rear. With determination they Set out to win the pennant, and under the guidance of Sol White, the father of colored baseball, and Rube Foster, pres: ent, Chicago magnate, they girded up their loins and made A pennant winning race, finishing last ‘Tuesday with a ‘bri lant _vietory. ‘The game deciding the series was one long to be remembered, ‘The pavilion Was crowded to its capacity with a cos. mopolitan crowd seldom seen at any bal park in the country, and not one left their seats until the” game Was won by hg Breakers, score 710 "The final game played Friday of last week, was exciting to. the Minit. The Poinciana team, goaded to desperatior In. their efforts to win and even the ser: ies, “kicked continually upon. the deci: sions ‘rendered by the umpire, who ear- Her they had sald was the best in the world. Finally at the end of the fifth inning with the Score 3. to 2 in. favor of the Breakers, an argument arose over 1 close decision ' at’ tilrd. base. The Poinciana team kicked so hard that several of thei stars were put out of the game, and fin: ally the man who holds the. ‘indicator forfeited the game to the Breakers, scor: 9 to 0. ‘The teams left for a tour o! the south and west, playing in New Or- leans, Jacksonville’ and” other southern cities. ROBT. W. BELL, Secy. South Florida League. JOE JANETTE IS THE STUMBLING BLOCK BETWEEN SAM LANG- FORD AND JACK JOHNSON. Jou Jeanette appears to be the stum- bing block in the path of Sam Lang- ford as he ambles along toward the heavy-weight championship. _ Langford has long wanted a chance at Jack John- son, but the latter is not ioing to give the’ “Boston Tar Baby” the opportunits to make Any reputation at his expense Johnson has always replied to. the chal: lwnges of Langford’s manager: “Le Sam whip Janette, and then T will talk to him about fight. T had to fight all the men who were put up to me before I got a chance at Jeffries, and it 1s only fair that Langford does the same thing.’ The French boxing promoter, who owns the biggest club In Paris has been trying to get up a match between Langford who Is now in ‘that country, and ” Jan- ette, who Js about to sail. shortly” fo1 Wurope. Over in Prance they fight any length of contest the promoters wish tc stage, but they prefer finish fights, 01 bouts that will test the endurance | o! the ‘ngnters "to the utmost,’ The ‘clut wanted to have a forty-round battle be- tween Langford and Janette, but the former kicks against the affair going any. distance longer than twenty rounds and for the present at least it looks as the negotiations for a contest would fal through. From this distance it would appear as if Langford did not relish a long contest with the New York heavy: welsht. ‘They have met before, and while Langford was awarded. the ‘decis. fon, he could not stop Janette, and Joe was fighting harder as’ the battle pro- gressed, and it has always been the rule with Joe's fighting that he does no\ Weaken, but has a lot of endurance, and When his oppenent gets tired punching him he takes a brace and Is a good fin: isher. Unless Langford agrees to a long fight in Paris, he is sure to lose the ad: mination of the European sporting men which he earned so quickly defeating Bi Lang jn London. “And Sam wit have to whip Janette decisively in or. der to ever get'a chance for tle ehavy- Weight championship aguinst Johnson.— JOHNSON STILL BURNING UP THE STREETS Hauled Into Court—Sentence Post pond. ne Se tte at aewEEErE ns STSAN FIRANCISCO. — Jack — Johnson, champion heavyweight pugilist’ of the world, “appeared “before | Pollee Judie treadwell ‘Thursday of last week and en- tered a plea of guilty to the charge of speeding his cutomobile In Golden Gate park and along the Great Highway. In feply to a question of the court, Johnson Sud he Was making sixty-two ‘miles an hour when Policeman Dolan placed him vunder arrest. UST. M. Burg, auto demonstrator, who was acing With ‘the champion, and. whe Was Gn trial, corroborated. this testimony. “After hearing the evidence Judge Tread- well told Lil’ Artha that he would, take the case under consideration for al few days, when sentence would be passed. As Johnson was leaving the courtroom he was met by a policeman who served an old warrant on him, one that Chief Seymour held in abeyatce for a month to see if Johnson would behave himself, ‘On account of the numerous offenses of this kind committed by the champion, @ all, sentence is\ not improbable. ‘Those who witnessed the race’ between Johnson and Burg pronounce it a hatr- raising one, with Johnson bringing up the rear all the way, the two racing machines skidding along. the curving driveways in the park at a frightful rate of speed, and several times collisions with trees’ and other vehicles were narrowly averted. According to the story told by Burg, he was demonstrating a machine for H. A. Hicks, of Louisville, Ky. Just after they entered the park ‘Johnson came along with his racing car and attempted to pass Burg. “I'm, a southerner,” he testl- fied Hicks said, “and if you let that, fel- low pass you Fl not buy your car’ | "I saw the sale slipping by and cut loose,” said Burg. cee John Arthur Johnson, champion heavy- weight pugilist, failed to appear before Police Judge Weller to” answer toa charge of speeding in an automobile. "The case was continued.” “At the same’ time another charge of speeding will be called before Police Judge ‘Treadwell against Johnson. “Johnson called “at police ‘head- quarters and asked to see Chief of Po- lice Seymour, “who recently hela up & warrant for his arrest. He appeared to be disappointed when he learned that THE GREATEST PLAY | EVER SAW Mordacat Brown made the greatest play I ever saw, and at the same time ‘Ty Cobh and Harry Steinfeldt made plays almost as great on the same ball, so that all three ought to have part of the credit. But Brownie made it—the others only took part. ‘The play was made in Detroit during the world’s series between Detroit and Chicago when T was a Cub, We had the game pretty safe in the fourth Inning, 2 to 0, and Brownie pitching great. ball. But O'Leary opened the fourth with a hit, and Crawford hit safe, and with run- ners on first and second and no one out it, didn’t look so comfortable especially with Ty Cobb at bat. We knew how fast Cobb was and how he could bunt. and we knew that he would bunt and that slip or a fumblel probably would beat us. Brownie thought out the play himself. He told Steinfeldt to stick at third base and, pot to move no matter what hap- pened, and he refused to pitch high and fast fo Kllng’s ‘signal, insisting on pitch- ing. low outside. “Kilng knew that Cobb Would bunt toward third base and didn't want him to—but Brown did. He pitched fast, low and outside, and Cobb pushed down as perfect a bint as ever was made, not more than twenty feet foward third and dabout five feet inside the tine, O'Leary had left second base the min- ute the ball was pitched, and he is a fast man. It didn't look possible to make. a play or to get Cobb at first—but Brown had no intention of trying for Cobb; he wanted to get O'Leary. AS he pitched the ball Brownle went toward. the foul line as fast as he could, not. waiting for Cobb to make the bunt, but. starting ahead of it to the place where he. felt certain ‘the ball would be. He scooped the bail while running at full speed and whirled around like a top and let drive at Steinfeldt, who wasn't more than ffty- ‘ive feet from him. I don't think Brown ever pitched a faster ball to the plate than. that one. It went, like a rifle shot about & Toot over Steiny’s head, ‘and from the beneh it looked as it he had thrown the ball away.’ “Steinfeldt's hands went up, he dueked his head and hung tothe ball, and O'Leary was forced out by at least twenty’ feet. ‘The play was the fastest and most per- fectly made that T ever saw. Every one who had a hand in it played ait pertectiy. Cobb, ‘although he failed, would have won ninet¥-nine games out-of ne hundred on such a bunt as that; and It was only be- cause Brown mew where he would bunt a certain Kind of ball, and knew that Cobb was a perfect buriter, that made it possible. The play was made so rapidly that we who Were sitting on the bench hardly realized what had come oft until we saw Steiny shove up his hands and catch the ball. Tt was ‘Brownle's. great- est play—and at ‘the same time I think Stefny maded his greatest catch, ‘The play saved “us. If the ball had gone past tSeinfeldt, or if Brown had failed to make the play at all, the world's championship series of 1908" might have heen a different. story, for although we won the series almost in straight games, Detroit played wonderful baseball all the time and a little luck either way would have turned the whole series By. Pat Morgan, veteran ‘eatcher, Philadelphia eee. THE BEST PITCHER. Sporting Editor The Freeman Who is the best colored pitcher today in the baseball game—Cyclone Joe Will- jams, Bly Chief Bill Gatewood or. Frank Wiekware? WM. MOXLEY. St. Louis, Mo. RECORDS OF WHITE HOPES. Willing, But Are They Able?—if He Matches Johnson He Must Come Gtann, ant crop of “white hopes” that bloomed last July 5, the day after Col- ored Jack Johnson made White Jim Jeffries realize that farming was his trade? Like a bunch of mushrooms, “white hopes” sprung up over night when the announcement came from Reno that Johnson had successfully defended his title against the white giant. Again, like mushrooms, most of the “white hopes” were quickly picked. But three big white men of any ac- count are left to-day of the score or more that were ready to take up the white man’s burden on July 5. These are Al Kaufman, Carl Morris and Jack Lester. That Kaufman is ever liable to give Johnson serious trouble in a fight is not shown by anything in his record. About Morris little is known. He may be the next white champion, for accounts of his six fights to date say that he has an awful punch—he has won every fight with a knockout—and that he is wonderfully fast, as fast as Johnson, some experts declare. Less is known of Lester. Tommy Burns is sponsor for this young man, and says he is sure to make good. The hopes that have gone into the discard, as far as ever being consid- ered as anything but “meat” for John- son, are: Jim Stewart, Bill Lang, Bombadier Wells, Mr. William Warren Barbour (the amateur), Bill Squires, Gunboat Smith, Con O'Kelly, lan Hague, Thomas Edward Casey (the Villa Nova College youth), Jack Jones (giant mill worker of western Penn- sylvania), Big Al Terry (able seaman in Unele Sam's navy), Al Benedict, Walter Monohan and Maj. Roderick Mackenzie, who challenged to boost a stunt he was doing on the stage about that time. | There are others who also achieved brief fame by having their pictures [ena physical proportions printed in their home papers, but the above list is enough to satisfy almost any one. Here is a brief summary of the hap- penings to each of the “hopes” named since July 5, when they became hopes: Al Kaufman—Californian, formerly known as “One Round” Kaufman, 6 feet 1 inch in height, weight 205 pounds, 25 years old; fought Bill Lang, Al Kubiac and Tony Ross. Each fight six rounds, to no decision. Is now challenging Jeffries, seemingly wishing to see if he can trim the Al- falfa King as quickly as did Johnson. Some hope. Carl Morris—Idol of Sapulpa, Okla., G feet 4 inches in height, weight 240 pounds: 26 years old. Has had five fights, four of them with Oklahoma trial horses, one with Marvin Hart. Won each fight with a knockout. An- nonnees that he is not yet ready for Johnson, wishing to gain more experi- ence before regaining the title for the white race. Very hopeful. Jack Lester—“Tommy Burns’ Aven- ger,” 210 pounds; more than 6 feet in his socks. Terrifie puncher. Knocked out Pete Muldoon of Seattle in fourth round on January 19. Previously had won two fights over unknown men. Some hope. Jim Stewart—Weight, 220 pounds; age, about 25; well over 6 feet in. height. Badly beaten by Jim Barry on November 16 at Boston; stopped by Jack Sullivan in Brooklyn. Claimed that he twisted his ankle and nearly died as result. Has announced retire- ment forever. Has hope as an archi- tect. Bill Lang—Australian. Saw Jobn- son fight Jeffries. Last fight with Petty Officer Curran in England. Lang lost on a foul. No hope. Bombadier Wells—Licked by Gun- ner Moir in England in short fight, Hopeless. Gunner Moir—Although he beat Wells, he made a poor showing, and was sent to the mat several times. Is in Wells’ class. Con O'Kelly—Big Irishman, who came to this country as a wrestler. Picked up by Tommy Ryan as a “hope.” Has shown little and been beaten several times. On January 23 managed to knock out Jeff Madden in four rounds at New Bedford. Ryan alone still thinks he is a hope. William Warren Barbour—Winner Hats for Nowadays A Good Signpe |; EViNSONs, Style Btarter $2.00 HATS AUN. Penn, 378.0, WANTED! To hear from all first class ball players in all positions. Good salaries for first class men. Send on your records, etc. FRANK C. LELAND, Mgr. Leland’s Chicago Giants, 4736 State St., Chicago, Il. | 518 Indiana Avenue Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars Mixers: - - - - yee Ft Drink that Good Whisky encernon av eceiran case Besse AU" First, Olasey Bates The Turf Exchange ‘The Highest Expression of Saloon Service in the City. Located at the old Mike Wells stand. O. S. McGEE, Prop. Rem Mixer, Chas. Lewis Oe I en UMM a Ee HOOSIER POET Club Room Londres, 10 Cent Cigar. Wo deliver goods direct to consumers and pay all exprose charges. j Ed. J. Rauch Cigar Co. - Indianapolis, ind. Guaranteed Absolutely BETTER THAN THE BEST Purity Ginger Ale Imported Style 10 Doz. in Barrel, $7.00 Net. HEPTOL Gomp., St. Louis. of the amateur heavyweight title and picked by Jim Corbett as a real “hope.” Is son of millionaire, and papa says he can never fight as a pro- fessional. This robs him of hope. ‘The others have been named. al- Teady. About all they have is their names, and that lets them out. LEADING BASEBALL CLUBS, The Freeman Will Publish Free a List of the Leading Baseball Clubs Each Week—Managers Get Busy. ev Sharer to eS Denton, | Tanager, 101 Hardman avenue, Macon, KANSAS CITY (KAN) GIANTS—Jack Johnson, ‘manager, 117 W. sth strech, Kansas ‘City, Mo, ARGENTA GARYS — HH. Witiams, manager, 301-803 B. Washingion ‘aver hue, Argenta, Ark. SOUTHERN “GIANTS — Jim Houston, manager, Meridian, Miss. MAJESTIC WHITE SOCKS—W. H. New- ton, manager, 137 Central avemie, Hot Springs, Ark. ALL CUBANS OF HAVANA, CUBA (the Western ‘Team), “Nat.-C. Strong. busle Ress manager, World bide, New York y CUBAN STARS OF HAVANA, CUBA Geastern Team), Nat C. Strong, busts Rest manager, World bldg:, New York ry. PHILADELPHIA GIANTS OF PHILA- DELPHIA, PA. “Nai. C. Strong, bust: ess manager, World bidg., New York ROYAL GIANTS OF NEW YORK. Nat ©. ‘Strong, business manager, World biag., New York City. FAST HAVANA STARS. Arthur B. Bean, ‘Owner and manager, 104 W. 30th street, Chieago, M1 MEMPHIS TIGERS—W. S. Smith, mana- ger, 921 Willoughby ‘street, Memphis, ‘Tenn. NEW" ORLEANS—Frank Welker, man- ager, 8836 Oak street, New Onledns, La. FAY AVENUB GIANTS—W. 8. Hunt Manager, 200 Beale avenue, Memphis, enn. : KLOETHE REDS—Dave E_ Johnson. Manager, 125° Gulpha street. Hot Springs, Aric KANSAS CITY ROYAL GIANTS—Geo. Walden, manager, 1005 ‘McGee street, Kansas’ City, Mo. THE KEYSTONES—Col, Raw. F. Mitch- ell, manager, 1313 Washington avenue. 5. ‘Minneapoils, Minn, ‘THis UNIONS—Dick Garrison, manaxer. 1006 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. FRENCH’ LICK” PLUTOS—timer ©. Pettis, manager, French Lick, Ind. PENSACOLA GIANTS—Jas, Goldstuck- er, manager, Chase and ‘Tarrazona streets. Pensdcola, la. BLACK BRONCHO FEMALB B. B. C.— Conrad Kuebler, manager, 2133 North Broadway street, St. Louis, Mo. ST.LOUIS. GIANTS—Chas,” A.” Mille, Tanager, 2509" Chestnut’ street, St Louis, No. CHICAGO UNION GIANTS—W. L. Pe- ters, manager, 1411 Grand” avenue, Chidago, I. A.B. Cs—Ran Butler, manager, Fit- teenth street and Northwestern avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. THB ATLANTA. DEPPENS — A.B. Speer manager, 546 Decatur street, Atlanta, Ga. WES? BADEN SPRUDELS—C. 1 Tay- lor, manager, West Baden, Ind, CUBAN GIANTS—John Mt Bright, man- ager, 76 Columbia avenue, West Hoboken No J. BUXTON WONDERS—G. L. NEAL and R. Salles, managers, 34 Hast Fourth street, Buxton, Towa, MONTGOMERY STARS—W, Cobb, man- ‘ager, 210. Hutehinson street, "Mont- omery, Ala, ‘THis MAROONS—W. H. Ford, president 7 and manager, 3628 Central avenue, Freee MOBICEULCte" rans _—wm. 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Subscribe for the Freeman and read the latest news. Mrs. Mary Henderson spent a few days last week in Muncie. Mr. Phillips, of Martindale avenue, is able to be out again. Mr. Harvey Mason, of Chicago, is in the city for ten days. Mr. John Morris is seriously ill at his home in Superior street. Miss Gussie Greene is suffering with a sprained ankle this week. Mrs. Sarah Brown is able to be up after several weeks' illness. The revival services of Second Christian church on Sunday. Miss Emma L. Jones has recovered. Miss Emma L. Jones has recovered from a two weeks' illness. Miss Ethel Reece left Thursday morning for Dayton, O., indefinitely. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McClain, of Springfield, Ill., have located here. Mr. and Mrs. Henry McClain, of Springfield, Ill., have located here. Mrs. Jane Wilburger is ill at her home 215 West Thirteenth street. Mr. S. B. Floyd was seriously injured Tuesday morning from a fall. The Sisters of Charity will serve dinner on Sunday Little Miss Isabel Hedge Binder powering Little Miss Ethel Haddex is recovering from burns she received recently. Don't forget the charity ball for the benefit of Lincoln Hospital, May 1st. Miss Nannie Fisher, of Evanston, Ill., is visiting with relatives and friends. Mrs. Harriet Craig, of Fort Benjamin Harrison, is spending a week in the city. Mrs. Hansey Smith entertained a few friends dinner Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John Harrison left Monday evening for Canada, as maid in a wealthy family. Miss Minnie Breckenridge made a flying trip to Chicago on business last week. Carter's Jubilee Singers stopped with Mrs. W. Norman Curry while in the city. The Young Ladies Club will meet with Mrs. J. H. Tucker next Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Lottie Goss, of Plainfield, Ind., was the guest of Mrs. S. S. Haddex last Sunday. Miss Grace Lewis is spending several weeks in Noblesville, Ind, with her parents. Mrs. Robert Johnson left Thursday morning for Champaign, Ill., for the summer. Miss Bertha Taylor, in Martindale avenue, entertained at cards Wednesday evening. Mr. G. W. White, of Atlanta, Ga., made a flying trip to this city on business last week. Rev. T. A. Symthe is attending the presiding elders' conference in Chicago this week. Francesco W. Roberts, of Philadelphia, passed through the city the first of the week. Mr. Nelson Williams, of Connerville, Ind., was a guest in the city Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook have returned home after a pleasant winter in Florida. The Woman's Club will meet with Mrs. Clio Thomas in Chicago street, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Florence Finley will render several vocal selections at the golden wed- CASHIER $5,000.00 WOULD YOU Face con factories thoughtful manage ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Johnson, April 6th. Mrs. Minnie Brown will visit in Noblesville, Ind., next week with her parents and friends. Mr. Henry Dumlap will leave Sunday for Buffalo, N. Y., for the spring and summer. The Dressmakers Relief Club met with Mrs. Henderson in Alvord street, Thursday afternoon. Mr. S. G. Paris, the Yankee notion auctioneer, of Crawfordsville, Ind., was in the city this week. The East End Needle Club will meet with Mrs. Patsy Stout, in Blake street, Friday afternoon. Zion Baptist church Tuesday evening, April 25, under the direction of the Silive Schoen concert Company. Mrs. Norma Franklin 1315 Yandes street, entertained the Swatiska Whist Club Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Florence Knox, of Winchester, Ky., attended the funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell Monday afternoon. Miss Ethel Lee Wright, a prominent young lady of Cleveland, O., was the guest of friends last Sunday. The Mary Campbell Mite Missionary School in Grosse Pointe Marie Gardner next Wednesday afternoon. Miss Nina Mitchell, the talented singer of this city, is on the sick list at her home, 516 West Tenth street this week. Miss Bessie Jackson entertained the Young Ladies Club with an elaborate four-course dinner Monday evening. Mr. Otto Locke, of Jeffersonville, was the school's brother Harry Locke, in Toledo town. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lawson have purchased a beautiful home on North Senate avenue, which they will soon occupy. W. W. Jones, of Norwood, who has been in the city hospital for eight weeks, owing to an injury, is now out again, definitely. Rev. W. J. Rowan will presach a special sermon to the Volunteers of Jones Tabernacle Sunday evening. The public is cordially invited. Mr. Nathan Wells was buried last Friday from Simpson Chapel in charge of Montgomery. Lodge No. 6. Rev. H. W. Prof. Dubois gave an interesting and instructive lecture at the Second Christian church Tuesday evening and it was largely attended. Mrs. Susie Williams, president of Alpha Home, is still confined to her home with rheumatism. Her many friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. Patricia Jones of Jones Tabernacle met with Mrs. Purury, 719 Indiana avenue, Wednesday evening. Delicious refreshments were served. The Semper Fidelis Club is selling chances for five cents on a set of Rogers silver spoons, and can be bought from any of the members. Mr. Robert Hark, of Xenia O., is the guest of Miss Bessie Mack, in Yandes street. Several social functions are planned in her honor. Mr. Neal Greathouse, of Cincinnati, O., passed through the city Monday, enroute to Chicago, where he will fill an engagement at a local theater. Mr. Neal Greathouse, Harry Logan and John Rankin, of Chicago, spent Sunday in this city as the guests of James Wilson, enroute to Nashville, Tenn. The dinner served by the ladies of South Calvary Baptist church at Fieldings barber shop was patronized by a large number of persons last Sunday. Mr. Bettel Lodge No. 4 American House of Protection, Wednesday evening at the Dumas Club, was an enjoyable affair. Mrs. Helen Brooks was taken suddenly ill while shopping in the downtown district Monday morning. She lies critically ill her home in Bright street. Mrs. Greathouse was entertained at the residence of Mrs. James Swope, 514 West Tenth street, by Mrs. Henry McCormick, Friday afternoon. Mr. John Gau departed for his home in St. Paul, Minn., after spending several weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cecil, in Roosevelt avenue. Mrs. G. Hamilton Tucker, city editor of the Chicago Times, given in her honor by Miss Anna Gribbin in Marion, Ind., next Friday afternoon. The following persons are in attendance at conference in Springfield, O. Rev. H. Henderson and Superintendent Skelton and wife. Large crowds of young people are attending the Epworth League on Sunday at Henderson. Henderson will be the speaker tomorrow. The Starlight Gleen Club held an entertainment Monday evening at the new ball, which was largely attended, and was socially and financially a great success. Messrs. Arnie and Elvis (Slim) Mason entertained at supper Wednesday evening of last week at the home of the late J. Robert of Prof. R. Roy Pope, of Indianapolis. Mr. James Jackson, who was stricken with paralysis about two weeks ago, remains the same at this hour. His son, Chas. Jackson, of Seattle, Wash., is at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rankin entertained a number of friends Monday evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Logan Pearce, of Savannah, Ga., who have been visiting in the city for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Ethel church Wednesday evening for the benefit of Lincoln Hospital, in which the Carter Jubilee Singers appeared, was greeted by a THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. large audience, who felt fully repaid for attending. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bradshaw wish to announce the marriage of their daughter, M. Jefferson. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Jones, at Richmond, Ind., on December 13, 1911. Misses Bernice Glass and Estella Wing, or Evansville, Ind., were the guests of honor during the courthouse service served by Miss Mamie Washington Theodore afternoon at her home in West Twelfth street. Eighteen young ladies were present. Master Earnest Wright was tendered a surprise in honor of his former day Tuesday afternoon. Fourteen of his playmates made him very happy by bringing him many nice presents. Dainty requirements were served to the jolly little party. Mr. Fred D. Owens, formerly of Indianapolis, who has been studying music at Chicago the past year, will come to the city next week. Mr. Owens will be attending the Concert Band with Ringling Bros. Circus the coming season, playing baritone. Prof. George Ayres, musical director, at the Houston theater, Louisville, Ky.; at the University of Maryland for a week at supper, complimenting her at R. Roy Pope, director of Annex Concert Band, of Ringling Bros. Circus. Mr. Walter E. Huson, member of the Annex Band, of Wickliffe, trap drummer at the Houston. The funeral services of Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Mitchell were held Monday afternoon at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev. Franke Louisville, Ky., gave the disbandment. The church large the Baptist Ministerial Alliance to the state. A special car of fifty persons from Muncie of which city she was president the city federated clubs, attended in a body. In the death of Mrs. Viola Clark, which occurred last Friday morning at her home where she was fatally burned, the city sustains a great loss. Mrs. Clark was widely known, especially in club circles, as the club's owner. Club. The funeral services were held in this city Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Herb officiated. The remains were taken to Oberlin, O., where the burial took place at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. The Freeman deeply sympathizes with the family. A banquet was given under the auspices of the aid societies, Brotherhood and Epworth Church for their pastor, Rev. Henry W. Tate, D. E. Rev. D. E. Skeleton was the guest of honor. Hon. G. L. Knox acted as masters of ceremonies. The program, which included a musical performance by the president of the Epworth League, was very interesting. Rev. Harvey, of Allen Chapel, made the opening address; invocation of the Lord's Prayer; addresses were given by Rev. H. L. Herod, of the Second Christian church and Atty. J. T. V. Hill. Revs. Tate and Skelton responded to all. The banquet was decorated with colors, and the table with carnations. The Rev. White, of Shelbyville, Ind., attended the banquet, and delivered an address to chapelarmy the music. The table with pressed dwitih of clothes, which was highly appreciated. PHILLIP'S CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Drake and West Streets. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m. m. Union service with Simpson Chapel, Sunday, 11 a.m. m. and 8 p.m. Communion at Phila- chale Chapel, 8 p.m. Rev. T. H. Connelly Chapel, E. will. Dr. T. Smythe will assist. Love feast Friday night. Musicale Monday night. April 3 BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. Despite the inclement weather last Sunday, services at Bethel were well at an end. The morning the pastor preached from the subject, "What Is It to Be a Christian." In the evening the subject was, "What Am I to Be a Christian?" The Christian Endeavor prayer meeting was led by Mrs. Gilliam. Monday evening a large number of men assemble at the Men's Intrepidinational Banquet. Dr. Smythe will preach tomorrow morning. Mrs. B. Porter will lead the C. E. prayer meeting. All are invited. P. State President and National Organizer of Federated Clubs of Indiana. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Prospect and Leonard Street —Rev. Charles W. Lewis, Pastor. The inclement weather had its effect on the attendance last Sunday, yet the services were helpful and enthusiastic. A child had been invited to the pastor in the morning, while our young aspirant to the ministry, Bro. Chas Poole, delivered a commendable dis- ting to the altar in his text: 'Stand Still and See the salvation that is fully treated. Both seminars were well received. Interest in the Sunday school still increasing, spiritually, financially and in the mind and in the face of the banner. Mothers and fathers again urged to send their children to Sunday school. A splendid opportunity preparations are being made them. Preparations are being made in the school for their Easter exercises on Easter morning. The chorister of the choir is sparing me paints toward a special pro- gram. Full particulars later. R. Y. P. U. services were nicely attended. 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