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If you have leisure time it will pay you to become our agent. Write today for ter INDIANAPOLIS APR 29 1911 PUBLIC LIBRARY THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXIV. NUMBER 17 SECRETARY SCOTT SAYS NO TRUTH IN RUMOR Railroad in Texas-Protesting Against the Hardwick Bill Some Notable Candidacies Are Launched in Church Circles. Thompson's National News Bureau. WASHINGTON, D. C., April 26—Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary to Dr. Bokke, the president of the Brooklyn enron team from the North to Tuskegee Institute. He was whirled about town in the high-powered touring car of Dr. A. M. Curtis, with "Dr. Arthur Leo Curtis," making "fashionable calls" upon his friends. Mr. Scott stated to your correspondent that there absolutely no truth in the widespread rumor circulated by the Association of Tuskegee Enron is preparing to purchase the International and Great Northern Railroad, which is to be offered at a receiver's sale in the full strength of Dr. Washington's mind, soul and body, for the remainder of his days will be given to the development of Tuskegee Institute and the manifold extension interests that it represents," Mr. Scott said. He was not the slightest intention of buying for himself or for any one else any kind of a railroad, to be operated by Negro or any other ethnic business, that the state, with all possible absences, that the truth, with word of truth in the report as given out in the daily papers." Mr. Scott also denied for the one and only time the rumor that he might be induced to work in high-earth position in Washington. "Nay, nay," said Mr. Scott, with a knowing smile, "the simple life' at Tuskegee for me." Protesting Against the Harwick Bill. The Financial Board of the A. M. E. Church, at its session last week, appointed a committee to wait upon the republican members of Congress to protest against the so-called "Hardwick Bill" designed to amend the Federal Constitution. It is regarded as one of the most vicious measures ever introduced in the national legislature if adopted; would strike at the very bottom of the political system. The committee was chained by the Hon. Martin B. Madden, of Chicago, one of the race's ablest champions here and at the same time, and through him a goodly number of resumes were seen at his offices in the House Office Building. The address of remonstrance was delivered in a irna and convincing manner by Rev. A. Carey, of Chicago, chairman of the House and the cordial spirit with which they were promised to do all they could to kill the insulting bill, indicated that the showing made for the Nero as a national asset would bear fruit, among members of the committee, all of whom the tables were. Rev. J. M. Conner, of Little Rock, Ark., Lee, Atlanta, Ga.; Charles Bundy, Cleveland, O.; and J. R. Ransom, Topeka, Kan. Commencement at National Religious Training School It is a source of pride to all colored washingtons that I will Wendell Wendell Stafford, of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, a staunch defender of the rights of man and the equality of all Americans, and the law, has consented to deliver the comment address at the National Religious Training School at Durham, N.C. on Tuesday. I will be a school is an orator and a scholar, and all too can reach Durham on the day he is to will be afforded the treat of a lifetime. Shepard, president of the school, announces that other features of the interesting program will be as follows: Sunday, July 21, 2:30 p. m.—Baccalaureate session will be Augustus P. Record, pastor Church of St. Augustus Mass. 2:30 p. m., address to President J. E. Moseley to the undergraduates. Monday. May 22, 8:00 p. m.—Oratori- cal contest. tuesday, May 23, 8:00 p. m. —Address before Literary Societies by Dr. W. P. president Trinity College, Durham, W. Wednesday, May 24. — Class Day Exercise. Thursday, May 25, 10:30 a.m. — Address by Justice Stafford. Herald welcome is assured all visitors to the school during the series. Announcement is made to the Summer School and Chaundaque to the school. The enrollment is already large and the enrollment is still and continue to August 13. Dr. Bryant passed through the city this week, accompanied by Judge Jeter C. Pritchard, accompanied in Ohio, where a vigorous campaign is to be undertaken in the interest of the National Religious Training School for the next fortnight. Ira T. Bryant on a “Business” Mission Mr. Ira T. Bryant, secretary of A.M. M. Sunday School Union, with whom he is Nashville, Tenn., is here “looking em’en up.” He is well known here, served over a number of years in important capacity of the department office. Mr. Bryant is an expert to some department and is expected that he will ready to announce some startling plans in short time—something he makes to take the church “ Sit up and take the so” speak. Mr. Bryant has made an enviable role as manager of the Sunday School Union, with more than him his promise to make a difference from the chaos in which he found it. He has a mass of mechanical work and a job of debting, with rare professional skill, he has involved a printable business that it up-to-date in particular and is a paying proposition. At the session of the Financial Board, Mr. Bryant was a welcome visitor and the hands of the "big men" of the church seized an advance notice that the next General Conference will be ready to say "amen" and touch the management, he might suggest touching the management of the plants under the control of the denomination. They seem to recognize that Mr. Bryant's practical printer of a gilt-edged variety, his brewed business man from the ground up. Some Notable Candidacies Launched. As busy as the members of the Financial Board were last week, theer was time at recesses to launch some candidates and to take a few "soundings" as to the depth of the problem. Nobody said anything directly, but as a "wink is as good as a nod to a blind man, your correspondent saw much but little opinion, as opinion, by scraps of conversation here and there, that Dr. Hurst will be elected to the Bench of Bishops on the first ballot. Probably three will be electors. I. M.ough death of superannuation. II. M.ough death of Kansas City next year. Dr. B. F. Watson, Leo of Kansas City "in the running" when the start is made, and there is a big field in which Dr. B. F. Watson, Dr. I. N. Ross and others will fill it. IV. A. J. Carey, pastor of the Institutional Church at Chicago, and editor-in-chief of the Conservator, makes no secret of the fact that he is willing to succeed Dr. B. F. Watson, rumored that he gave the financial headquarters a thorough examination and decided that he would like to make his home there for at least four years, and served as a financial officer, "disposess" order awaited him. As Dr. Hurst has a bigger domicile in process of erection, the eviction will not be unwelcoming, a magnetic pulpiteter, a courageous defender of civic righteousness sand an accomplished diplomat withal, he would be a valuable addition to the roster of leaders in the church, and has some large policies he would like to put into operation for the benefit of the church, and it would be a nice thing, from his viewpoint, if the brethren would give him some large policies to see how well he can work them out. On the face of things, just now, the favorite combination for the two vacancies on the A. M. E. Bench of Bishops, the A. M. E. Conner, while among the Zionists, Drs. J. S. Jackson, financial secretary, and George C. Clement, editor of the Star of Zion, sustain the same happy relation for the vacancies on the A. M. E.'s it is understood that Drs. A. J. Kershaw, of Florida, and J. R. Ransom, of Kansas, will try for the office of financial secretary* A. L. Gaines, of New York, and R. W. Wright Jr. of Philadelphia, will stand for the editorship of the Christian Recorder. It is likely that Mr. Ira T. Bryant will ask that he be made business manager with his present duties, connect with his present duties, and of the Sunday School Union, without additional salary. The situation is growing in interest, and the campaign may be said to be "on in earnest." Ex-Register Vernon Tells Taft "Good-Bye." Accompanied by Senator Curtis, of Kansas, Former Register William Tecumseh Hall, former President Tatt 'good-birth' last Saturday to bid President Tatt 'good-birth' It is Dr. Vernon's intention to leave Washington shortly to take up some educational work. He feels very kindly toward the President, and no resentment will be because the exigencies that led to a change in the Register's office. He stands upon his record, which was unexcelled in point of effort, and personal department he carried with him his best wishes for success in whatever field he might find congenial, and would not forget the valuable service the Kansan had rendered at a period when help of every patriotic citizen was needed. Dr. Vernon makes no definite announcement of his plans at this time, but will remain in the city, closing out some business interests and arranging some addresses for his numerous commencement engagements. Mme. Anita Patti Brown's Recitals. Mme. Anita Patti Brown, the race noted coloratura soprano, has arrived in town, and makes her initial appearance in the church. Tomorrow night she will be at the First Baptist church in Georgetown. Other engagements will follow. Mme. Brown is a graduate of the Chicago Convent, and is recommended by the best musical authorities of the country. She has just concluded a successful tour of the south, giving recitals under the auspices of the University of Chicago schools. Dr. Booker T. Washington is said to have been greatly impressed with her range of selections, both popular and classic, and has communicated the hands of her work everywhere, her work is of a character to please all classes. She will do well here. Bishop Walters Pleads for Broader Political Horizon. Bishop Alexander Walters, pleading for a broader political horizon for the American Negro, was an inspiring speaker at the University of Chicago's Literary and Historical Association. He addressed one of the omst representative audiences of the year and so carefully did he handle his difficult subject, not ever the most radical opponent, his tilt toward the reason he sound a discordant note. The Bishop's theme was "Some Reflections upon the Present Day Problems of the Race." Bishop Walters deplored the world-wide increase in the tension of racial injustice and the reflections to the presence of Dr. DuBols at a banque of INDIANAPOLIS, IND.. SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1911. THE ANGLER TO THE CREEK. A specimen that haunts rivers, creeks and lakes during the summer. philosophers; the calling on a tea of equal suffragists in New York because Mary Church Terrell was to be invited; and in the hasty and uncalled for assault upon Dr. Booker T. Washington in a center of so-called civilization, merely because a Negro is regarded as a "suspicious character." Nevertheless, he found great encouragement in the many open doors yet left to the race—the home, the school, the church, the professions, politics, new avenues of industrial activity and Christian character and civic usefulness. These doors could not be closed against us by any one. about better relations between the white colored races, etc. The incorporators are headed by Robert P. Robinson and the chief offices will be in Washington. Former Grand Master and Mrs. W. L. Houston were at home? Tuesday evening at their beautiful residence, 1314 Beauregard in honor of Mrs. Edward H. Morris, wife of the Grand Master of the G. U. O. O. F. Mr. J. C. Lesbury, special deputy for the Ancient Order of Old Fellows of Leeds, England, expected to come, to go over the matter of introducing In espousing a division of the Negro vote between the parties, the Bishop saw a chance to make new and strong friends, to influence and to relieve the race of the charge of metnal blindness, political narrowness and slavish adherence to a name merely for the name's sake, when all that mattered was the fact that This political gerdom has made republicans indifferent to our claims, and has arrayed the democrats solidly against us. If behooves us helpless people to have friendliness on both sides of the country, either party is likely to gain control of the government. If President Taft can see the wisdom of such a division, he saw no reason why colored republicans could experience and far-seeking a counsellor. The News in Brief At St. Luke's P. E. church last Thursday night, Bishop Harding confirmed eleven college graduates. Following "Journalism" at the last meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club, Robert A. Pelham, former editor of the Detroit Plaindealer, joined the active newspaper group, admitting that the virus was creeping back into his veins, just as a "fan" sets the baseball fever in his hands. He sets back Dr. W. K. Thirkield attending educational convention at Jacksonville, Fla. He will visit Tuskegee and other southern schools before returning. The flurry at the convention was the result of Messrs. Gregory and Washington has subsided. The committee has decided that to reverse its action accepting the resignations would be subservient of the discipline, the situation, and the case will not be reopened. A bill was introduced by Senator Gallinger Monday to provide for the incorporation of organization known as the National Christian Church of America. Its object is to bring about better relations between the white and colored races, etc. The incorporators are headed by Robert P. Robinson, and the chief offices will be in Washington. Former Grand Master and Mrs. W. L. Houston were "at home" Tuesday evening at their beautiful residence, 1314 V street in honor of Mrs. Edward H. Morris, wife of the Grand Master of the G. U. O. of F. Mr. J. C. Asbury, special deputy for the Ancient Order of Odd Fellows, of England, will be soon, to over the matter of introducing the new order here. The local factions, so far, are non-committal on the subject. Some want another fight, and will go to Gata next year, cocked and primed for battle. A dairy lunch room is being established in the capitol. A bill has been introduced in Congress to restrict the service to white men, forward to prevent intermarriage of races, black, white, red or yellow, in the District of Columbia. There is no miscegenation law in the District of Columbia. One day last week men "of color" owe a Chinaman, the other a Negro. On the same day a Chinaman wedded a Negro woman. No, there is a stir about it and an agitation for an equal marriage in the wind. The prescription is to include over the Filipino and the Indian. Cupid must not cut up capers in the District, not if Congressman Hardwick can hold down the press. Prof. W. E. B. DuBols is said to aspire to a chair at Howard University. The Baltimore and Washington Conference of the A. M. E. church is in session at Baltimore this week. The campus, located at the capitol are to be retained for most part Henry Neal, for years messenger to the Speaker, will remain with Champ Clark. He has served under Carlisle, Crisp, Reed, Henderson and Cannon, and is a variable member of the staff. Pamela stays with the Ways and Means. Charles L. Barnes is a new appointee. He is a member of the "old guard," that grew up in the palmy days of the Civil War. Robert G. Stil, stenographer Joseph E. Johnson is legislated out of office and Aaron Russell's salary is cut, but it is expected that additional staff will be given the Negroes a larger quota later on. The Tennesseeans will banquet Register J. C. Napler at Odd Fellows Hall Monroe, M.D., to give over 200. Mr. J. M. Trigg, former member of the Board of Aldermen at Knoxville, Tennessee, will be toastmaster. Assistant Attorney-General W. H. Lewis, M.D., will address the Washington still lives. The social setting of the timorites whites is still at par. Hon. James Bryce, Ambassador from Great Britain, will address the Y. M. C. Sunday Afternoon at the National Convention. The Senator Borah's speech last Sunday, "Some Reasons Why." was a splendid effort. A number of colored democrats are prepared to attend the national convention of Negro Jesseons at Indianapolis, Ind., May 17. TOLEDO, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Bob Freeman was brought into court this morning, a charge of assaulting another colored man, who came in court with his face and head badly lacerated.... Oliver Carl, colored was brought into court this morning but his case was continued until the 25th.... Bessie Moore, colored, was brought up a white man, but was discharged with the costs of court. She was defended by Albertus Brown, a local attorney.... John Enubank, colored, was brought into court charged with the murder of Charles Eubank, and was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of murder in the first degree. NEGRO PLEASURE RESORT SEASIDE PARK LOCATED AT PENSACOLA, FLA. IS CONTROLLED BY COLORED MEN Accommodations are Good—New M. E. Church to be Erected—Bill Prohibiting Harem Skirt Before Legislature. Walker W. Thomas.) Special to THE WASHINGTON POST Seaside Park is one of the greatest pleasure resorts for colored people on the bay. Everybody goes there to breathe in the sun. They also have accommodation for bathing, dancing, and fishing is good there. This pleasure resort is operated and owned by colored people. Any one desiring to rent a cabin at the Shore Shores Shore tailor, at 27 West Zazngosta street. The Crisis will be here this week at the drug store.....Mr. Aaron Johnson has purchased a cabin at the Shore Shores Shore Park for the season. Any one desiring to rent it may see him on East Wright street, near the depot.....Pensacola women are always just a little pretentious than those of any other city, but Easter Sunday they are more likely to see a cabin. The All Stars delightfully entertained at a dance at the K. of P. Castle Hall last Wednesday night, April 18. A very envious crowd, Committee, A, Toney, S, Weatherspoon. Music was furnished by Barris orchestra.....Mr. John Williams, one of our popular men, arrives in town responding to an event weeks in Atlanta and other cities.....Mr. Frank Rachel, formerly pianist for the Nono Barris Orchestra, died at his home in Atlanta on April 18. We were quite shocked to learn of his death. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Special to THE FREEMAN. and the songs by the splendid choir, added zest to the services. The children's program in the evening crowned the Easter exercises of the day. It was a rally day. Several hundred dollars was realized in the performance given by the Florida Frosus was quite elaborate. McVea's orchestra put on a good program of new and catchy music...Get The Free-Texans, Georgians and Louisians, of which man from L. G. Eggleston, 112 Maple ave. clubs. Club have been organized here by Kansas-Missouri is considered the mother club. PASSADENA. CAL. Mrs. Kate Mann Baker and Mrs. Bertha L. Turner recently entertained a few of their friends from Indianapolis. Those from Indianapolis on both occasions bradshaw, Bradshaw, Bradshaw, Misses Bradshaw, Mass, Murdock and Henderson, Messrs. Murdock and Campbell, . . . Rev. J. E. Tice, S. P. B., formerly dean of the theology in Mississippi university, Holly Springs, has come to Pasadena with the intention of making this city his home. Rev. Tice and his family are stopping with one of his farmer pupils, Misses Bradshaw, to attend a ceremony entertained in honor of Miss Pearl Grant, a graduate of Crystallford College and Industrial School. Miss Grant is spending the winter with her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Morton, a graduate of Crystallford College, entertained beautifully last week in honor of Miss Hobbs, of Kentucky, . . . Misses Hazel Brown, Ednah Adams, Alberta Meuthens and Matty Dudley, a graduate of Crystallford College, was distant from Santa Monica to gassers, distance about thirty-five miles, in twelve hours. These young ladies are to be commended upon their athletic abilities. . . . The memorial church fell very much elated over their rally, in which they raised over $400, last Sunday, . . . The churches of Pasadena should be commended upon their beautiful Easter services Sunday. Their beauty and music immensely, . . . Any one wishing a copy of the Freeman can secure it by calling phone Main 1097. The Mosaic Templars Great Week of Feast and Drink From a Full Special to THE FREEMAN SHEFFIELD, ALA.—The Mosaic Templars had indeed a great week of feast and drink from a full countrie. The State's Grand Master, Hon. L. L. Powell, who is the president of the semi-annual visit to the lodges of this city and Florence. His report of the progress along all lines showed a wonderful change in the temple and the temples have been set up, with more than 75 members each. "A hundred thousand or busit" is their goal, and under the great leadership of such an able man as State Powell they have reached. This State already leads all States in the Union except the home State of the grand and noble order—Arkansas. A wise and brave captain who will lead the state in the war against the State Grand Master Powell is truly a wise and brave captain—a Moses leading a host of well trained soldiers, fearless and helpful, plant the red and stuff of the upon the highest mount. Much credit is due the worthy mistresses, Mrs. C. Mullens, of L. L. Powell Chamber, who leads the state in the war against the mony Chamber; Mrs. Zella Price, Eastern Star, and Sister Dellia, whose reports were the best of any in the State. On the occasion of the public installation of Mrs. Powell, set by Mrs. Mullins, in Florence, the Street Car Company tendered them a special car, which was held in wait for them until after 12 a.m. The member of the company packing the car. A good old song was sung while crossing the big Tennessee River, led by Bro. Powell. Mr. Mark Ruttler, clerk in the leading department of the state, was held in high respect by his employers. He is the only colored clerk in a white store in this county, and is very popular with his hundreds of customers. He is held in high respect that his wife is in very poor health. Rev. J. R. Christian, pastor of the C. M. E. Church, of Ensley, Ala., is spending week in the city, with Rev. E. B. D Kain, mester of the C. M. E. church this city. The rally at the C. M. E. Church Sunday was a financial success. . . Rev. J. R. Christian preached an ableermorning night. The musical program rendered Sunday night at the A. M. E. Church was grand. LOUISVILLE, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. The members of the U. S. Aid Club No. 1 request all of the members to be present at their next meeting at 64 South Fell Street, New York, N.Y. The officers elected for the year, and expect to have a jolly good time.....Milton Crockett, the head chef on the Quarter Stock, will be getting ready to leave on the first of May for the upper Ohio river on the Survey. Primrose Stafford, head waiter, is also getting his first job. Caldwell has returned from Bloomfield, Ky, where he went to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Fred Salone, who died in 1911. Caldwell has years.....Mrs. Josephine Thurman, an old resident of Portland, died April 19, 1911. She leaves a brother and sister, Mrs. Kate Rev. J. Willibite of Birmingham, Ala. OWENSBORO, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN There have been two good games of ball played here during the preceding week. The Owensboro High School team meet their defeat at the hands of the Evansville Y. M. team, and the Owensboro High School park, but will meet in Evansville with return game. The Owensboro Gazettes romped away with the Owensboro-Louisville Cubs on Sunday, April 23, at the South Side park. The Cubs were enthusiastic over the outcome, the game the game. The batteries of Owensboro were Negley and Jackson, of O-L cubs Green and Wigtail and Taylor... The Orphans Home building, at the corner of Seventh and Vine streets, is being made it a nice and unique structure. 2 Best for Porter and Janitor Service. Ask for them and insist upon getting them. HOOSIER MANUFACTURING CO 327 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. Old, Main, 5084—BOTH PHONES—New 1463 Mail Orders Solicited. The Talented Clairvoyant The gifted clairvoyant, the great female wonder, bern witt hite double (caul) vail. She is one of the old ancient Southern Claivoyants of New Orleans. She is a woman of great intelligence and tells plainly what you are adapted for in life by reading your brain and mind. With a grasp of her hand she gives you a course of influence to enable you to overcome all bad luck. She has made thousands of friends and is the fifth of the verse of St. Matthews: "Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God." She reunites the sepulchral maiden where there is confusion. She husband you will never fersake you, but will love you and marry you sooner if you will only heed this lady's consultation. Read what several ladies of your city say: "Yes, we will never fersake you," the band and I separated over a year age, and just think, since I called on this lady, he returned to me. We are together and happy." This young lady says: "The one I raised or write me called on the lady and we engaged. You can't afford to miss consulting this gifted lady. She is gifted to read characters. She challenges the world to excel her advice on love, losses, business, and life. She separates speedy marriages with one of your choice. No cards allowed in her place of business. 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THOMPSON Being a "national correspondent" is a fine business for a fellow who does not need any money. Despite "Sam Weller's" time-honored warning, "vidders" continue to go well in the matrimonial market. As national organizer of the National Negro Business League, Prof. Charles H. Moore is the right man in the right place. The attention of those "appealers to Europe" is called to that turndown administered to Prof. DuBois in the London banquet matter. Grand Master W. M. Alexander of Little Rock, is making things hum among the Mosaic Templars of America. He ought to be elected for life. Bert Williams' level headedness amid his phenomenal prosperity is a gratifying evidence that some men can be successful without being spoiled. It is being demonstrated thus early that as Secretary to the President, the Hon. Charles D. Hiles belongs to the Lamont, Cortelyou and Loeb class. Dr. Booker T. Washington is going on in the even tenor of his way, enjoying the confidence and esteem of a grateful people, regardless of their views on educational systems or other side issues. The sneak whom the old heads used to call "white folks niggers" are not to be trusted with the welfare of the race. Keep your eyes skinned for these traitors and bootlickers. They'll "put you in." * * * The Negro has reached the automobile stage in good shape, but he seems to talk at the airship. The sensible color of sets that solid grounds is rather than setting at hitching distance to the stars. "O, you Governor Blease!" is all the Southern Indicator, of Spartansburg, S. C. has to say about the antics of the National Street School. He is executive. And "that's a plenty," Editor Morgan. Thanks for copy of the paper. Blackmailing journalists who thrive on their ability to fry the fat out of folks by playing on their fears should make careful note of the fate of several scribblers who have been jailed lately for literary sandbagging. The editors are sending them in. The corresponding secretary of the National Street School is a statement touching circulation, equipment, number of paid employees, etc. Write us at 1004 S street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. New York has a "Negro Trade Journal," conducted by T. Frederick Small, who is also second vice president of the National Negro Press Association, the Jamaican newspaper showing the principal Negro business concerns of the United States. Georgia has a new dialect poet in the person of Thomas Jefferson Flanagan. It is not stated whether or not he is re-created by the author, "What are we here for?" or to that other active son of the "ould sud" who was so frequently "off agin, on again, and gone agin." The Western North Carolina Advocate, published by W. J. Trent at Asheville, N.C., is a bright little sheet. Mr. Trent is secretary of the Young Men's Institute in "the land of the sku" and has been enlisting and paying for a handsome building for that useful organization. Bardetown, Kentucky, leaps into the national eye because of the remarkable fact that it is the originating point of two great men—Congressman Ben Johnson, chairman of the house committee on the District of Columbia, and Bishop Thomas W. Walton, the most luminous figure upon the Episcopal bench of the A. M. E. Zion Church. There may be eventually a "United White Methodism" and a "United Negro Methodism," but a "United Methodism," a "United Negro Methodism," God and the brotherhood of man's basis—never! There isn't enough Christianity in the Caucasian race to make such a union possible—not yet. The Amsterdam News, the Calvert (Texas) Burge, the Boston Advocate and the National Union, Washington, D.C. are recent subscribers to the service furnished by chapmanse Bibouau. For a benefit many correspondents who write to us at various points in care of numerous persons, let it be known that our postoffice address is 1004 S street, Northwest, Washing- The enemies of woman suffrage are reviving the story that the fair sex enjoy the privilege of the ballot in New York and that they have been through fraudulent practices. In the presidential election of 1800, every legal voter, white and black, male and female, attended the polls, tis said. There was a scare that women and men en were made the scapegoats. As a result, the suffrage was then restricted to male citizens. At the cheating game, we do not believe the women can pull any leaver stunts than the men folks. The "yellow journals" have made it exceptionally hard for the black man to go about without being suspected of evil intentions. Such scare headlines as "Negro Snatches Pocket Book." "Negro Assassins Hill Child" and "Negro Murder Child" have made timorous white people afraid to have a strange Negro around them. The Council of Upper Classmen of Howard University has hired a work in moving to suppress this damaging exploitation of the crimes of our lower orders. It is putting the race "in bad and endangering the lives of men, as the New York incident has shown. Our visit to the Durham Textile Factory, an institution run by Negroes on a strictly business basis, was one of the first to tour of North Carolina with the Washington party. Fourteen industrious, intelligent and skillful young women are engaged in operating the spindles and the hoops in the mill. A large arid of any of the mills of New England. The pair of maroon socks which one of the handsomest girls on the present mill presents the most salty factory foot covering I have ever worn. A tourist has not seen Durham until he drops in and looks over the "classy" outfit outlined by the Durham Textile Company. The Defender, published at Sumter, S. C., by W. T. Andrews, has done the race and the Republican party a service of civid light the unsavory political record of one John G. Capers, who is a Democrat or a Republican, according to the effect upon his pocketbook, and a civil war that has erupted in aulous political renegades should be put out of business, and Editor Andrews is leaving no stone unturned to accomplish gro Republertorious power in South Carolina and command the respect of the national administration and of all the members of the party whose support is worth while. . . . And now those poor souls that make up Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont's Political Committee cannot enjoy themselves for fear that the colored members of the organization will be present at the forthcoming complimentary ball at Terrace Garden in Charleston, where they will, with all sorts of fancy dances and --- --- --- --- *** ... CHURCH. --- --- * * * THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. special features. Many of the dear girls who were planning their gowns have cancelled their orders until they find out if the Negroes will be permitted to outfit the Negroes there is a growing element of Caucasianism and make themselves miserable in a constant effort to keep the black folks from having a look in on the good things of life. Malfaessance in fraternal orders—all too frequent—has received a severe blow in the removal of N. D. alckson from the office of Grand Chief Mentor, the Order of Twelve Knights International Order of Twelve Knights Daughters of Tabor. The charge against Mr. alckson was misappropriation of the money and the amount said to have been embezzled. He is said to have usurped the functions of other officer in the body, performing the duties of Chief Grand Mentor, Chief Grand Scribe, Chief Grand Treasurer and everybody—and made no reports about anybody. In fact, he was a modern "Pooh Bah," according to the statement of the Board of Curators of the order, of the Knights of St. Aloysius at Hampstead. Mr. Jackson was not independent, his office, but was expelled from the order because of his alleged defalcation. The Knights of Tabor has thus set an example of how he is supposed by every fraternal body, church or organization that is infested with "gratters," who thrive upon the confidence of hard-working men and women, who trust them with the supposed to so for the relief of widows, and so for the uplift of humanity in general. SELMA, ALA Special to THE FREEMAN. Special Easter services were held in all or our churches. The music at Brown's Church featured a feature and was greatly enjoyed. The Worship of costumes worn by both men and women augurs well for the financial condition of the Prof. R. B. Hudson succeeded in bringing the students to the State Teachers' Convention to our town. Dr. D. M. Brown's jewelry establishment has been purchased in the county. He has just put $1,500 worth of date-fixtures....The city schools will early in May. The session has been one or the best in the history of the scold and in the history of the school. Congratulations on the good work done. Messrs. Jones and Reed have organized aerm and will, in a short time, be ready for the commencement of James Walker has been appointed a railway worker and will commence work in a day or so. Several Selmians are expecting to attend the marriage of Miss Wilma Petti- ITEMS OF RACE INTEREST. The Odd Fellows of Atlanta, Ga., propose a $50,000 structure for lodge and other purposes. * * * Vernon, Oklahoma, is a new town in that State, named in honor of the ex-register of the treasury, W. T. Vernon. Report has it that J. P. Morgan, the well-known financier and art connoisseur, will retire his colored man "Jake" on $40 per week. * * * The Tuskegee students have forwarded Bishop I. B. Scott their annual donation in support of the Tuskegee chapel in Liberia, Africa. * * * Rev. B. F. Watson, formerly noted as the singing preacher, but more recently secretary of the church extension of the B. F. Church, is prominently mentioned for Bishop. --- Mrs. Booker T. Washington stands charged with having violated the "Jim Crow" laws of three States according to law of Arkansas, and threatened the companies over whose roads he road. The laws of Texas, Arkansas and Tennessee are said to have been violated. A memorial to Paul Lawrence Duhart is to be erected at Tuskegee Institute by the school teachers of Dayton, O. A committee composed of Superintendent Brown, Campbell, Mr. William Prinz and Miss Claire Hammond, decide upon some fitting form of memorial and plans for raising the necessary funds. Senator James A. O'Gorman, of New York, who was formerly a judge, is said to have kindly regards for colored people. In the Hannah Ellias case the Negro woman who got a million and more from a Mr. Platt, he decided in favor of the man who retained the money and property. --- Announcement has been made by Rev. J. Gordon McPherson, president of the Progressive Colored Citizens' Club, of Spokane, Wash., that the fifthtenth anniversary of the signing of the emancipation proclamation by Abraham Lincoln will be held on April 15, 2016, the fifth citizens of Spokane in a "Golden Jubilee Fair" the week of September 23, 1912. 1912. Another pamphlet has appeared from the prolific pen of the veteran scholar and thinker of the race Dr. E. W. Blyden, D. L. Lester, and W. W. Blyden, and work is "The Arabic Bible in the Soudan; a Plea for Transliteration." It is, I understand, the first of a series of four, which the doctor hopes to complete if his work "Lets The Lagos Standard, West Coast Africa." --- Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore (Md.) Times, is a firm believer in the necessity of a national Negro daily paper. He says that the weekly paper is the best of all newspapers in America and that the present ecomuscribed position of the American Negro demands that he have some organ for defense as well as to chronicle his daily happenings of an upward trend. The following is noted in an Eastern publication of Theodore Cable, son of George Cave, of Indianapolis. Theodore Cable, now a Navy HI is looked upon by the university coaches as the most promising of the new material developed this year. He won the 15- pound hammer throw at the annual spring meet last week with a heave of 144 feet. He was the first to win in all the meets this spring up to the intercollegiate, where the students figure his chances for first are good. Dr. A. M. Curtis, of Boston, president of the National Medical Association, has named the following well-known physician, Dr. A. M. Curtis, of the National Medical Association for the Prevention of War, pursuant to the invitation extended by that body to have the N. M. A. represented therein; Dr. George C. Hall, of Chicago; Dr. John E. Murray, of Kentucky, Ky.; Dr. A. M. Brown, of Birmingham, Ala.; Dr. Marcus E. Wheatland, of Newport, R. I.; Dr. George E. Cannon, of Washington, D. C.; Dr. The International Association meets in Paris in June. Bishop I. B. Scott, of the M. E. church, has the affection of his congregation, signed him. In a lecture delivered when on his last visit to the United States he gave out very valuable information to the custom and inhabitants of the parties. "One hundred and fifty millions are inbattling Africa, not one million of them have been killed." "The tribes generally have very strikingly different characteristics, but some are so nearly alike that certain tribes seem to be more distinguished them. The Croo have a mark which they are extremely proud, because they have never submitted to slavery and, as they say, never will." Kappa Alpha Nu is the name of the fraternity recently organized by the colored boys of the University. The members are Caine, Caine, Lee, Edmunds, McGraw, Vin, vin Alexander, Asher, Grant and Mitchell. It nites the house at 425 East Kirkwood avenue. It is believed that with the old men who have returned and new ones that have been engaged it will next year to secure a much larger house. The organization here is the only fraternity of colored men in the country. Recently steps been taken, looking at the enrollment shape at other universities with the hope of building up ultimately, a large brotherhood of college men. To this end articles of incorporation for the general organization have been filed with the Secretary of State—The Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind. . . . Mrs. Maude Cuney Hare, pianist, and Mr. Clarence Marron White, violin virtuoso, gave a recital last week in the Institute Chapel before a large audience. The yrecived an ovation. Mrs. Hare and Mr. Marron were assisted by Miss Winter, the choir, under Mrs. Lee's direction, and the orchestra, directed by Capt. Smith. THE PROGRAM. Mr. White 1. Concerto, Op. 64....Mendelssohn Allegro, Molto appassionata. Mrs. Hare 2. Marche Triomphale....Grieg Choir 3. In this Hour of Softened Splendor. Mr. White 4. (a) Cradle Song....Tor Aulin (b) Gavotte....Gosse (b) Canzonetta....'Ambrosia (a) Scherzo....Van Gonens Orchestra 5. Spring Song....Mendelssohn Mrs. Hare and Mr. White 6. Sonate, Op. 24....Sjogren Mrs. White 7. Since Then....Alfred Anderson Mrs. Hare 8. (a) Steal Away S. Coleridge-Taylor (b) Bamboula. S. Coleridge-Taylor Orchestra 9. The Anvil Chorus....Verdi Mrs. Hare 10. Ballade ..... S. Coleridge-Taylor Mrs. Hare accompanist. Both Mrs. Hare and Mr. Winter are artists of whom we may all be proud. Mrs. Winter was compelled as well as a finished pianist and Mr. White's violin numbers were played in most artistic fashion. Both arrangers were available reputation throughout the country. Miss Winter sang daintily, and the contests were Pugnalee and orchestra were excellent¹. Pugnalee PUBLICATIONS "The Life of Charles Sumner," by Walter G. Shotwell, is an interesting volume of 723 pages. It deals in a very distinguished senator of Massachusetts, and the happening and incidents of his life and career. Owing to his day, his education and manhood together with his business and manhood are of the utmost importance, since they are so largely associated with the history of the country. This book, the fine life set forth by the author, of one who dared to do right and suffered. Beyond this yet was a splendid personality making for one of the most lovable characters in the annals of American affairs. Thomas Y. Crawell & Co., publishers, New York. * * * "Fifty-two Suggestive Sermons, Syllabi," by Bishop L. J. Coppin, of the A. E. Church is one of the best things done by a priest. It is also one of the 268 pages and a storehouse of information and preachment along moral, esthetic and religious lines. The object of the book is to provide a generous sweep of the essentials for discussing the various topics that ministers find necessary to deal with, among other things, a book of sermons, but a series of suggestions upon passages that may start a train of thought and be to some extent a guide. 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AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER A Young and Ambitious Writer of Quincy, Ill., Sends Us the Following Great fathomer of God and man, grand mould Of human life, enslaver of all force, When will thy climbing cease? A story Is thine: how ages built thy zealous course And manhood made supreme: thy labor roll Made up from evry living source In nature or in fancy; climb on thou bold And God-like power! yet, withhold thy zeal from worse Than what will better man: no words exalt The hurt of evil genius, to be, to raise Advancement's stage, look higher and strive on, Built up the way to human happiness. That at last thou well hast spent thy days Thy work may last when life and thee are gone. ___Robert Hardon. TO THE FREEMANS I do not know how much derision I shall bring upon myself by daring to offer you a gift of publication a specimen of my crude verse. I am a sophomore at high school, and am fifteen years old. My highest ambition is to become a writer. I have written many books, and hard on my literary work in general, both at school and at home. To this time, I have published none of my work, but I have mustered company to make the satire, and being a race-patriot, naturally considered a colored newspaper the best field. If my poem is acceptable I will always honor The Freeman with my best work. No derision whatever. While the theme is consistent, it is consistent enough. It is pretty done, and balances nicely. In time the young man is of fifteen should have great things. Edit Frother. HUSHED NOW THE SHELL. (Paul Lawrence Dunbar, June 27, 1872, to February 9, 1906.) Paul Lawrence Dunbar, laureate of a rite Thou death hath marred, thy name cannot efface; Thy image not the maudlin bronze com- Thy name secure lives in the hearts of men. Thou hast succeeded glorious in thy eyes. To carve a name on mankind where 'twill last. The subtle scope of thy broad sympathies. They lay unto the immortalities; Thy lines stand nude in unpretentious grace. To point a moral of yours or any race. Hushed now the dark bard's shell unstring. The muse that rare and limped verses sung, And archaic, like the nearest opal specked. With Promethian iridescence flecked. Thy temperaments mocked the fragrant May White soothes the unkind blasts of winter, 'way. Why sterner moods great depths of path this pierce. Now stirred to joy, now moved the crowd to tears; Parnassus, torn, a day of dole bereaves To seek a scion bard to wear the wreathes. Farewell, and to the gods commend thy spirit. Men knew thy love, thy own true ster- ling merit. Indeed with granduer vulgar phrase was fired When ere the people's modist poet as- O, simple man, whose voiceless claim to fame. Lies on the scroll penned behind thy name. Thou with the all assurance as we part, Repose a tear, a shudder rends the heart. The bard succumbs as his last pen plies and comes down to sooth his weary eyes. BLAINE GRAY REALISM WITH A VENGEANCE AT LIVERMORE, KY Negro Hung in Opera House—Mob Fills Swaying Body With Shot at So Much Per—Seats on Sale —Brought Good Prices. Special to THE FREEMAN Not many people have known of such a town as Livermore, Ky. And had it not been for the tragedy there of a few days ago it would still slumber on in sweet obscurity. But also it was not that to the town it would have taken its in no uncertain way. It will not be said that the distinction is most honorable, but distinction nevertheless. As for spectacular tragedy perhaps nothing of the horrible has outdone the Livermore incident. If it were aiming at "fame" at any cost, it built better than it knew, since it sought the very fane of mimicry—the theatrical world of good or evil. The world whether of good or evil report. Here is mockery itself mocked, and again truth outruns fiction. The ears are unwilling to believe that mannequin does forgive the utilization have so profoundly themselves as present such a spectacle to the age as if in illustration of the doings of the day. But there's the evidence. It looks bad, but facts are presented, and the world has The tragedy is most deplorable in view of the record hoped to be established to the extent that each year would witness less and less of the thing that happened and more becomes dramatic. The white people no less than the Negro should be anxious for the cessation of such happenings. The State of Kentucky will have something to do to overcome it, and the more we target a we think, will not view the happening a complacent spirit, since it means a lotous disposition and which may not be careful where it will break out next. The particulars of the lamentable happenings of Potter a Negro, who went to his death last night at Livermore, Ky., in the most meidromatic scene of vengeance ever enacted. Accused of fatally shooting Frank Miles, a young white man of Livermore, the assailant, above the stage of the Livermore opera house and a crowd of 100 men and boys all armed, riddled his body with bullets, so much per shot was charged, the sum to be paid by the family. Early today when Potter's body was cut down it was hanging in shreds. Orchestra Seats Best. Persons who were willing to pay for orchestra seats were charged double prices for the performance or revolvers into the body of the swaying figure. Those in the gallery were granted access to the open house, the infamous gunshooter the shiffrist, who tried to force his way in, was ordered away upon penalty of severe treatment. The audience detached from the scene, reinforced by a posse, drove the mob from the theater. The entire community was aroused and from the crowd, the surrounding country who had heard vague rumors of trouble streamed into the town, thinking a race war was in progress. The surrounding town were warned to keep indoors today. Start of Dramatic Tradegy. The dramatic tragedy had its inception in a poolroom where Potter and Mitchell had quarreled. Potter drew a revolver and shot the white marmot. Town Marshal Stabler faced Potter and Mitchell to the lockup. Within an hour a mob had formed and was menacing the jail. Half a dozen deputies were sworn in to protect the Negro and the marshal removed his wife and the opera house, getting the Negro through a door and evading the mob by a ruse. When the mob learned it had been tricked, the infurated members stormed the opera house, overpowered the guards and during Potter's arrest the lights were turned on and the scenery shifted to give the scene a background. TOMMY shootings began. Marshall was apprehended to Sheriff Beeler in Calhoun to at once and out a company of militia. NOTES FROM ASHEVILLE, N. C. SUNDAY THE FREEMAN. The chief in the past week was the fifteenth anniversary of Rev. J. R. Nelson, of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. The members and friends joined heartily in the celebration, and it will go down in history of the church as one of the event's highlights. The pastor in whose honor the celebration was given, was the happy recipient of many presents. The record that he has made here deserves special mention. The church when the membership was small and the scattered, he has built it up to something like two thousand....During the past week the monthly report of the public schools is given. The church when it stands out as one of the best yet. Ashville, as few people outside of the State may know, has a compulsory school law, which is enforced. It is the only city in the state which has such a law. Before law enforcement officers had only two school buildings, now have four. The city is fortunate in having an exceptionally high type of men composing the school board, and one of the most successful. The Masons of the city have just moved into their new building. This structure is a four-story brick which is large enough to accommodate the entire membership. Mr. W. A. is the capable worthy master. ...At this writing, the full of guests, and as all of them employ colored help, our people are busy. Monday night, April 24, the Y. M. C. A. put on a program a program gotten up by the boys of the school department. You will find the Freeman at 1 Eagle street, Howell's bar shop. NAVASOTA, TEXAS Special to THE FREEMAN The Prairie View Young Ladies' Band rendered a musical program in behalf of the Navasota Colored High School April 7. At the conclusion of the program, Prof. E. L. Blackshear, of Prairie View delivered an address to the citizens and students of Navasota, a brilliant affair was given at McNair Hall under supervision of Prof. A. E. McMillan and the Navasotacity school faculty.....M. Ned Pierce, a young man of excellent standing in our community, died April 10. He comrades friends to mourn his loss. William True Vine Baptist church, preached two eloquent sermons last Sunday. PATRIOTISM. Some one writing in a Chicago publication thinks that the Negroes have a good chance to join in with the Japanese and bring on a bloody war in this country. It's a very poor thought looking at it from every direction. Perhaps we are not doing the proper thing in giving it further publicity, yet it is sometimes best to expose the stupidity, thus throttling it in order that it does no further harm. Too many are given to just such utterances thus in a manner compelling publicity which would be best otherwise. The article is signed up all right, the manager of the publication seemingly holding it as sufficient protection against the possible charge of political heresy against his paper. We cannot see it quite that way, although we agree that the manager has not sufficient eyes to see every article of a hurtful nature that may be presented in his paper. However, it will not be admitted that a thoughtful manager would permit such an article as the one referred to work by him unknowingly. It will be thought that he concurs with the sentiment expressed, or that he is indifferent to it. In either event crime has not been committed, but it will be strange reasoning that reaches the conclusion that the Negro has been helped by the article. Much of our trouble originates from indiscreet utterances, and by men who are in commanding places very often. Perhaps there is no more vicious thought than that of warring on one's country. When men plot treason they do so in the dark, and because they know the high offense. Only very few men will look with pleasure on those who talk rapine and murder. Those that are finally won aside to plot destruction "honor" their very height of crime by a murderously sworn silence—they know the penalty of society. We hope that many of us have not fallen on such evil times as to be seriously considering what the writer advocates—a coalition with the Japanese for the undoing of our own country. And while there is not the remotest possibility of the thing suggested coming to pass, yet the intent or desire when known is reprehensible, and when not known is only less so owing to the fact that it is incapable of further harm. To us it appears the extremest folly to kick up a rumpus purposely. What would be gained in event the dream came about to a letter? There are no countries that solicit the Negroes in numbers. England has the reputation of being the best disposed toward her Negro subjects, yet the same struggle is on in South Africa, where the situation most nearly approaches that of America. In this age it is not necessary to go off half-cocked about such matters when it is possible to be informed. In a matter of such importance it is scarcely less than criminal to advance anything that does not bear marks of the most studious attention. What is said along this line bears on the eternity of the colored races as it concerns their future abiding place and their civilization. Hence it should not be flippantly said; it should not be said without profound thought; it should not be said without profound ability for the thinking. Perhaps it is needless to enter a discussion of the proposition from the Japanese side. It is to be doubted if those people appreciate the association of the names of the races in such a way. The object of this country, according to wise and conservative men is to maintain peace with Japan and all other countries. Nor is it thought that careful and fair-minded Negroes appreciate the suggestion of the union of the races as against white Americans. We insist that in spite of the many drawbacks of our own country, and which are great enough by contrast, that we have the very best known condition in the world of Negro races. Here is no unstudied statement of a fact. The proof is not difficult. We are in easy touch with the best Negro countries, yet the wealth of them all would not equal the wealth of that of those of a half dozen states in America; this in face of upwards of a hundred years of freedom as against the half century of freedom in the United States. Furthermore the Negroes can establish communities if they choose to do so and thus avoid what is held the "debasing" contact. They may stay or go; surely such liberality of choice will not be bettered. In view of the fact we run the risk of becoming malcontents, an unenviable body among any people. This does not have in mind the righteous striving for the greater existence; it means the undue agitation; and excessive agitation when the end and aim does not promise to come from the processes. The narrow race question of course is involved in what has been said. We are not unmindful of it. But it will not be remedied excepting by peaceful means, since to war would mean utter exclusion and no species of bravado could save. It all sounds very nice about resistance, retaliation and the rest of it, but soberminded people reckon the cost. Our cause will be hurt very much if we permit hot heads to break into the press, where they talk of war as glibly as though it was very small business. Sherman had ideas concerning war and he expressed it in no uncertain way. If we will maintain the regard of those with whom we are associated in some way we will be patriots first and then battle for the rights—right in the patriot's sacred precincts. STATE CONVENTION. April 26-27 at Dayton, Ohio—Laymen's Missionary Convention for Colored Men. A very elaborate program has been prepared. The first night Mr. J. Campbell White, the International Secretary of the Laymen's Missionary Movement for the United States and Canada, will be the principal speaker. Other speakers of national reputation are Dr. S. S. Hough of foreign missionary department of the U. B. church; Dr. M. C. B. Mason, Dr. W. S. Scarborough, Miss N. H. Burroughs, Hon. Horace Ankney, Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Dr. L. G. Jordon, Rev. Harry Compton, South America; Rev. Doty, of China; Rev. E. J. Pace, of the Philippine Islands; Rev. Holder, Wilberforce; Dr. Albert Reed, Dr. F. G. Snelson, Prof. E. W. B. Curry, Rev. J. S. Jackson, Springfield, O.; Dr. J. H. Jones, Rev. J. Gardner Ross, Rev. W. W. Beckett. C. H. Johnson, Wilberforce, O., chairman campaign committee. BELIEVED TO BE MAIL LOOT. Sum of $4,000 is Taken From Negro Arrested in Georgia. 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All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 1911. So the Hon. Thomas W. Hardwick, congressman, would dectizenize us. The dynamite finds in this community this week has made all other news look like thirty cents. The Lorimer senatorial muddle will succeed in boosting the proposition of selecting senators by popular vote. In the elections held this week the "drys" had some the better of the "wets." The war wages merrily on. Let the congressman of Georgia make effort to disfranchise the white people; it is quite as logical. A citizen is a citizen. Stirring times this week in Indianapolis. Several depots of dynamite found. Detectives think the explosives were to be used for unlawful purposes. If the war of words between the packers and butchers as to who keeps the price of meat succeeds in getting it down it is all right. If not, the discussion isn't very interesting. The Negroes have been read in the constitution of the country at a later day true enough but as surely as white men. The Negroes have a right to ask that Thomas W. Hardwick be put out of the benefits of the constitution for treasonable intent. On May 17 the Negro Democrats will meet in Indianapolis for a convention for the purpose of considering the ways and means for the success of the party with which they are identified. The move appears early; but perhaps they go on the theory of the early bird catching the worm. Thomas W. Hardwick, of Georgia, is working over time in his efforts to put the Negroes to the bad politically. He has introduced a bill in congress looking forward to the repealing of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution. He ought to remember the fate of Senator Tillman, the archeaney of the Negro. In the annals of horrible happenings that of Livermore, Ky., last week where a Negro was hung in the opera house and riddled with bullets at so much per shot, heads the list. It appears that that which had been gained through the lull in the thing of mob rule has been lost in ferocity or ingenuity, as if it were studied to spread just so much terror, somehow. Some real spring weather this week and everybody seems the happier for it. The vicinity of streams and rivers has begun to take on new life. The fish, sage like, have taken to mid stream. The circus is announced in flambeau letters and vision of the good things already flit. Other evidences are no less in note of the fact that spring is here. Perhaps Judge Collins got exited when he thought he was eligible for acting in the requisition transaction. However, he does seem to have one point in his favor, the law on the point saying, after specifying the judges competent to act, the most convenient court, or words to the effect. It is the only hope Judge Collins has of escaping successful prosecution for kidnapping. If Brother Trotter, of the Boston Guardian, don't watch out he will be repudiating what little good he had to say about the assault on Booker T. Washington. In a recent editorial he advised Mr. Washington to clear up things. Why not let the business be done in court? The inference following such an admonition is that things aren't cleared up. A thing that every knows, but not in the Guardian sense which apparently seeks to attain. Jack Johnson will doubtless appreciate his freedom now. He has had two pictures forced on him for contemplation in very short intervals. They were: Jack Johnson, oppulent with the world of a kind at his feet, and Jack Johnson in utter poverty feeding on the very husks of this life. Which life will he select? There is every reason to think that he prefers to be Jack Johnson, gent., as things go in this world. Well he can be Jack Johnson, gent, if he will, since it is clearly up to him. But it does not mean creating a blue smoke when he passes or any other high conduct that is not expected in general society. AT LIVERMORE, KY. Well, such actions as noted at Livermore, Ky., are a good thing to stop, for if there is justice in the world, such actions will recoil on the heads of those that do them. Not on those in particular perhaps, but on those who are in a manner associated, that is, permitted such things to be. Then if not on these, then on those who are to follow—the generations. This does not have in mind a personal punishment since we do not profess to be a prophet. We mean that in civic conditions in the years to come justice will arrange itself on the side of these so flagrantly mistreated as it has done to such a great extent. The tremendous sacrifices of the late civil war were the unthinkable price paid for the ruthless uprooting of African denizens in their forest lair and the forcible abduction to these shores. The price is yet being paid by the hate-entailed separation, segregation, ostracism, all of which means social anarchism in the minds in rebellion at the order of things—against what justice has brought the race. The toiling years of slavery have been most beautifully compensated. Many of us choose to see it different, feeling a sense of degradation at it all, and right enough from one viewpoint. Mankind, civilized or savage, has never felt comfortable in taking orders, not to mention the thing of servitude where the voice of one is law unto another. That same justice which seems to have slept upwards of three hundred years, proved to have been vigilant enough, bringing, when it did come, punishment in one hand and reward in the other. So after all, we are not as bad off as we think. We have come up immeasurably and are still coming. The white people those who oppress, feel, without doubt, a losing cause, if Negro spiritual and physical subjection is meant. The mob is but a reflex of the feeling of those who wish to bring about a physical and spiritual subjection, but in all likelihood its intents will be confounded, really making for the very thing opposed. The vices of an individuality are shown forth when at ease, has all comforts—servants at his beck and call. But the virtues are shown forth when bruised, wounded, crushed, just as the juice is what was meant of the grape when at its best. One can see that when the situation is viewed in a big way there is considerable saving philosophy to be found. The mob acts on the whole Negro nation as the hand of the grape, and the wine of life runs red. Mental resolves follow as they should—to be, to do, so help me God. We hope it will not be considered fallacious to view the mob in the light of good. It is not a thing of immediate good, just as slavery was not a thing of immediate good. In a spiritual way it meant so much sin in the world, even if physical good could be figured out through care, attention, proper food and clothing which did not go to the Negro in his African home. A BILL TO REPEAL THE FOUR TEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. According to promise a Southern member of congress has shown up on scheduled time and presented that body a bill proposing to submit to the state several legislatures for ratification a proposition looking forward to the repeal of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Thomas W. Hardwick, who has the hardihood to take the initiative in the move, hails from the state of Georgia. Notice had been served on the race from time to time that it might look for such a happening. The gentleman, we believe, made his campaign on this issue and was elected, but at that it was thought that the matter would turn out to be merely a bold bluff, and no seriously considered plan at striking down the Negro's political being. We are yet unwilling to believe that more than a very few of those in a position to do harm will consent to the Hardwick program. The move is quixotic, and will react on theprompter as such, setting him down for all time as one narrow-headed individual who permitted prejudices to rule where justice should sit enthroned—at least sweet reasonableness. Quixotic as Hardwick may appear, it none the less makes for an ugly political situation where the old hatreds will be again threshed out; perhaps originating new ones. In our opinion the attack of Mr. Hardwick will be considered fanciful, at the most his ambition will not be realized. He doubtless counts on the support of the Northern white Democrats. But they are of flesh and blood. They are long-sighted enough to see the unwisdom of attacking the government in its strongest principle. We take it that the doctrine of Jefferson, that first great Democrat, has come into its own. The years of prejudice have denied the total sway, the full force and significance of these words: "That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among them are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Mankind being created equal does not mean that a portion of it is to be unduly ordered about by another. What has been, has been has been, and since which time the spirit and letter of the proposition have been coming up. We do not see it that Democrats have more reason than other individuals of other parties to plunge the Negro race into a state of anarchy. We hear of no such program by the socialists, by the prohibitionists, by the Republicans, nor by the Northern wing of the Democratic party. What must Mr. Hardwick expect if his program carries? Are Negroes less than men? If so, then they should be everlastingly so. But there are no prospects of the Harwick program carrying. We have that same, conservative senate body, the bulwark of the nation against "jejune excessives" of the lower house even were the house so inclined to fall in with Hardwick. But we don't expect to witness any such performance. As stated we rely on the gospel of conservation and the democracy of the nation which has nothing to do with the color of men. Then too, we have that ultra judicial minded executive, backed up by the enlightened THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER sentiment of the nation who will, we think, see to it that no program of political infamy obtains. We are excellently well hedged in. The citadel of our liberties are seemingly another Gibraltar, impregnable to miscellaneous assault of an enfeebled enemy. The supreme court, the final redoubt, will not, can not yield without self repudiation. In our opinion they will maintain the law as writ by those choice men immediately subsequent to our civil war, if it should come to a test before them. But there is no reason to think that those distinguished men will be disturbed. The thing will be nipped in the bud as it should be in the earlier stages of its progress. We expect to see the whole business die of cold neglect in a pigeon hole of the committee to which it will be assigned. XENIA, OHIO. MT. VERNON, OHIO YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Mrs. Lee, of West Federal street, and Norman Bradshaw are very sick... Mrs. Mayfield, of Chicago avenue, is able to be out after a few weeks sickness... Lillian Mayfield, of Chicago avenue, is able to rett, of Todd avenue, died Sunday morning after a two weeks' illness. She was four years old. She was buried in Belmont cemetery Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Eureka School, of Belmont, number in Diebold hall Tuesday evening. Dumont orchestra furnished the music... Mrs. Nellie M. Tilley and son, George, left Tilley to four youngstown people will attend the P banquet in Warren Wednesday evening, May 3... Mr. and Mrs. Attorney H. Simpson are it's a girl... Mrs. E. M. Proctor, of Rumfield, will be in the brother's, Dr. and Attorney Simpson. Fields entertained the West Side Whist Club Monday evening... A number of Elks of Iowa were in the city Sunday... Mrs. Jones Kelly is guest of relatives in last week. William McKinley Lodge, No. 57, K. of P., of Warren, O., have completed arrangements for the grand ball to be held in the city Sunday. May 3 large attendance is expected from rural towns... Miss Jessie L. Crawford, of Toledo, is the guest of Mrs. Elizabeth Black PORTSMOUTH, VA Special to THE FREEMAN tions, song; welcome address on behalf of the church and all its departments; Mr. W. Wilkins; welcome on the part of the Women's Society, Women's Club, or Ald Schoenberg; welcome on the part of the professional and business men, Lawyer Wm. M. Reed; welcome on the part of the ministers, Rev. R. M. Armstead, D., and remarks by Bishop Coppin. After the rendition of the program a supper was served, consisting of the following menu: Princess Anne turkey, cranberry sauce, Amee turkey, cranberry sauce, Nana turkey, Nana muffed ham, ice cream, cake and chocolate. PRINCETON, IND. Last Sunday a secret which had been kept for five weeks was disclosed to several friends here at Patoka, and at Lyles. It was the announcement of the marriage of Miss Lola Kelly, of Patoka and Mr. William Kelly, of Patoka and Lyles. Early in the morning, the two beaches the Mt. Carmel, Ili, and the theater had pronounced the happy ceemony that made them one. Their first acquaintance was last September. Then the bridge came to Patoka to take charge of the schools and soon the hearts were destined to beat as one. The bride is an intelligent and accomplished lady. She is a last year's graduate of the State Normal at Terre Haute, where she is a friend of the schools and friends. The groom is an industrious young man and is the son of Mr. Joseph Shift, a leading farmer near Lyles, and one of the substantial citizens of Gibbon. She is a child in New York street this evening. Practically every man of Bethel A. M. E. church is interested in the trustee rally which will be May 14. Mrs. J. A. Barbee, Mrs. James Kaufle, and Mr. George Scott and their clubs are on the musical and literary program of Sarah Jackson and Mrs. G. H. Brown, with 15 other married ladies and gentlemen, will present an "Old Folks Concert" on the evening of May 5, which will be held in Prattville in the musical and literary program by the pupils of the Patoka school was a treat to a large number last Monday evening. Miss Tucker, of Kansas City, Mo., is the guest of Miss Julia Tucker, her cousin, in Prattville in the musical and literary program. Terre Haute schools, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Clift near Lyles, Sunday. A dialogue by Miss Nellie Land, a reading by Miss Mollie Thompson and a solo by Roy Lewis of the Pine Forest School, was the guest of instructive at the Lincoln school last Wednesday morning. SOUTH BEND (IND.) NEWS. South Bend has had a very busy week in colored circles this week past. The clubs were entertaining and the lodges were busy initiating members. Mrs. J. H. Wade attended at a six course dinner Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Minnie C. Scott, of Indianapolis, State president of the Colored Federation of Women's Clubs...Mrs. F. Michen, South Taylor street, is quite fine. D. Palma, D. Palma, Worth Hospital, is slowly improving...Mrs. M. C. Scott and Mrs. J. W. Wade were in Niles, Mich., Saturday, to reorganize the women's club there. There is a women's club in the side in the near future——The ladies department of the Afro-American Order of Owls is being launched. Any one wishing information write C. H. Bell, secretary, to head waiter at the Oliver, entertained Mrs. G. W. Bland and Mrs. Emma J. Hines at an elaborate Easter dinner at the Oliver Hotel Easter Sunday, Mr. E. S. Colfax avenue, Mr. Tom Walker has opened a second-hand store on East LaSalle avenue...Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Marion, Ind., who purchased the Dulin restaurant, time ago, are doing not forget to help the widow's son out. Northern Star Court gave a supper at Castle Hall April 18. It was quite a success, and also was the ball on the same date. We were present, among whom were Ada Ricketts, of Chicago, ill; the Haggard brothers, of Benton Harbor, Mich.; and the Cookson, Elkhard, Ind.; Mr. Arlis, Elkhard, Freeman can be secured from William Manning, Oliver Hotel. VALDOSTA, GA. Special to THE FREEMAN. John Purdie spent Easter Sunday in Moultrie....A movement is now on foot to organize a glee club in this city. An organization is good in this city. The talent is here, and all we have got to do is to push it and victory will be ours....Drew Corbin is in the city for a few days. He is from Dumfries. He is a Quitman, Jessie Odoll, of Quitman, spent last week in this city....Prof. O. W. Walton is back in the city from Florida. He carved out a new campus for him. Most of his scenes are religious, and he gets the crowd happy wherever he goes. Prof. Walton has one of the best moving picture shows in the country....The new campus is a public Monday night. It is just completed and is a very creditable place. Henry McFarland is manager and says he will push it to the top....The Freeman is on a Saturday. Willie E. Williams 601 Magnolia, corner York, "The Daylight Corner." LEXINGTON, KY., NEWS NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Green have returned to Chicago after a visit to friends here....Mr. Jackson Grill has finished his second year in medicine at Metharry and is behind the staff of the Green Baptist church, many again, to the delight of his many friends....The Knights of Pythias lodges and Courts of Calanthe held their annual Christmas service at the Green Baptist church last Sunday. The service was delivered by Rev. H. W. Jones, the new pastor. The Rev. preached a splendid sermon and abounding in many rich stories. Louis, spent a few days here this week....Miss Carrie B. Laine, of Winchester, is the pleasant guest of Mrs. Anna Jones, in Chestnut street. The team of Williams & Cossette playing the team in Frankfort last Tuesday, the guest of Mr. J. W. B. D. Madison...Mrs. J. W. Taylor of Cincinnati, is here visiting friends....Mr. Harry Collins, a student in medicine at Meadow Lake, spent a few weeks here. He leaves the church for his annual trip East for the summer. CINCINNATI, OHIO Sunday, April 30, is set for a grand rally at Zion Baptist church, West Ninth street, at which time we hope to raise one thousand dollars for mortgage debt, Mrs. Rachel King, widow of Zion King, departed this life suddenly on April 18. She leaves a daughter, two sons and friends to mourn their loss. ...We wish to remember the relatives, friends and neighbors for the sympathy and help in our sad bereavement at the death of our mother, Mrs. Rachel King, sister of our mother, Mrs. Rachel King, members of Zion Baptist church and missionary union and Mr. James Thompson for the efficient manner in which he conducted the service. Foug, G. M. Johnson and Albert Johnson. PIQUA, OHIO. Mrs. J. H. Anderson entertained the Thimble social of the Cyrene A. M. E. church. Quite a large number of ladies enjoyed her presence at the home of Mrs. Willis Freeman. Dainty refreshments were served.... Quite a number from Piqua attended a conference at the home of the field talent.... The Young Men's Social club will give a grand ball Thursday evening. Quite a number from out of town will attend the conference. The town society man, was united in marriage to lady of Sidney, O.....Mrs. Martha Green is seriously ill at her home. Her many friends are at the home. Mrs. Augustus Collins is on the sick list. THE MEMPHIS TIGERS Playing Winning Ball—Having Extraordinary Patronage—Takes Double Header From Nashville MBEMPHIS, TENN.—The Memphis Tigers have since the opening game with St. Louis Giants, had extraordinary patronage, and are playing championship baseball with the Nashville Sunday (Easter) April 16th; first game 8-2; second game, 5-1. Following Nashville home we won 3 straightats; the third game we were to play the Cuban Stars Sunday, April 23, but rain interfered, but Monday's game was a corker. The game lasted games on the beginning of 4th, the 21st and 300 appended by the score made by the Tigers were very costly, which resulted in a score of 4-3 in favor of Subans. We are to play the Tigers on April 23, the Hot Springs at Memphis, 29th, 30th and 1st. We then go to Hot Springs for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th. Our schedule is complete until Aug. 30th, and expect to win 4-3 in games with the addition of "Skipper" Harris, the pitching cyclone of Kansas City. LINCOLN GIANTS WIN TWICE. McMahon's Men Beat Paterson and Central Islip at Olympic Field. NEW YORK - Playing at Olympic Field yesterday, Rod McMahon's Lincoln Ghosts won five games, beating the aPersons in first place and shutting out Central Islip in the second, 7 to 0. The Patersons gave the Lincoln a hard fight over the innning. The sensational play did in both conflicts was the feature of the afternoon. The scores: Lincoln Giants ..... 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 - 1 Paterson ..... 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 - 0 Hawks hits -Dolemite North Home runs -Poles, McDonald, Sacrifice hits -Gillen, Francis, Uzman. Stolen bases -Lloyd, Booker, Onderdank, Dedor, Brands, Poles, Left on bases -Paterson 7 -Dolemite North Booker (unassisted); Buckner, Lloyd and Booker; McDonald, Gillen and Dedor, Struck out -By Schwab, 2; by Buckner, 4. Bases, 2; by Schwab, 3; off Buck- ner, 8; Ht by pitchers; by Schwab, (Schwab, Gillen); by Schwab, 2 (Buck- ner, Booker). Passed ball -Uzman. Umpire -Mr. Stanhope. Time of game-1 hour and 44 minutes. SECOND DGAME R H E Central Islip 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 7 2 Lin. Giants 0 1 0 3 0 2 1 0 x - 7 9 0 Wilmington teams and Reed; McCel- land and Booker. CLEVELAND, OHIO. W. H. Ford, manager of the Maroon baseball club was taken very suddenly ill last week and was compelled to stay in bed during the week. His sickness delayed his baseball work a little. Is it at the end and will soon have his schedule complete. PLAY THEIR OPENING GAME TUSCALOOSA, ALA The Tuscaloosa Giants played their opening game of the season with the Southern Goats of Meridian, Miss., last week, at Van Hoose's Union baseball park. After a hard-fought battle, the game ended with the win of seven and six in favor of the Giants. FOUR GAMES PLAYED AT ATLANTA, GA. Games—April 16, Mobile 5, Atlanta 4; April 17, Atlanta 15, Mobile 6; April 22, Mobile 3, Atlanta 2; April 23, Atlanta 3, Mobile 2. Played Pensacola April 25 to 28. Bad luck! Management of park asks 50 cents on the park's picnic park system. The particular place is Mobile, Ala., where the deal was tough. ROCKY MOUNT. N. C. Notes From Dixieland Minstrels, With Johnny L. L Jones Carnival Co. Mr. and Mrs. John Dumas, late of Krause Amusement Co., joined us in Rocky Mount. James Curry, our trombonist, is still slipping the slide with our drummer, wearing black Dixieland Minstrels are wearing black Dixieland Mr. Rastus Neely, in honor of his wife, Louise, who left the show Apr. 22, and has gone back to her home at New Bern, N.C. So sad. So sad. Mr. Lee Nestle, the one accident that happened with Eph William, the tour coach, Manager Joseph Oppice would like to hear from musicians at all times. FALLS CITY GIANTS AND ROYAL GIANTS OF NEW YORK. LOUISVILLE, Ky.-Special-Two big games of baseball will be played Sunday and Monday at the Eclipse Park at Seventh and Kentucky, when the Falls City Giants of this city and the Royal Giants, of New York, will cross bats. Both teams are reputations as real ball tossers and to interesting games. Mr. S. R. Gibbs manager of the Falls City Giants, Pete Walker, secretary and William Walker, treasurer. LELAND GIANTS VICTORS. Undefeated Champions Score Clean Cut Victory in Their Opening Series With the Crack Mutuals. CHICAGO. Ill.-Fandom was out in great numbers Sunday despite the cool weather to witness the opening of the theater at the Green Street streets, Chicago, and when Seycyt Beauregard F. Moseley presented Ald. A. Tearney, president of the Three-I-league audiences gave a visit to the form in applause. Among the notable present was Hon. Ed D. Green, state representative, Maj. J. C. Buckner, Handscaster, and J. C. Buckner, state game was full of snap from the stairs and resulted as follows. Next Sunday the Artistes. Lelands ..... 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 * * Mutuals ..... 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 * * Home hits - Powers, Davis, Home runs - Matthews, Moore. Struck out - by Dolan, 4; by James, 4; by Redman, 4; by Davis, 5; by Bases on balls - Off Dolan, 6; of Davis, 5; by Bases on Davis, 1. Time - 1:30. Umpire - Jürgenroos BASEBALL AT LOUISVILLE. Falls City Giants Defeat Faqua Giants —Indianapolis Reserves Beaten by Louisville Cubs. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—The Falls City Giants defeated the Fague Gains, one of the best picked nines of the Falls City, and one of the best picks of the Albany, Jeffersonville and Louisville, by a score of 11-8. And one of the best games played so far this season. Summary: R H E Falls City ...1 2 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 -1 1 13 2 Faqua ...0 0 0 0 4 1 3 0 -8 5 4 Faquas Falls City Gains, Ruyon and Price; Faquas Falls City Gains, Hicks, Umpire Houston, Attendance 250. Saturday, Sunday and Monday the Falls City Giants vs. Royal Giants, on the Am- mended Association grounds, 7th and Kentucky. The Louisville Cubs defeated the strong Indianapolis Reserves in a game the fea- tures, the pitching of Byers and Martin stealing, the play the Cleveland Tigers Sunday and Monday, April 30 and May 1. The score: Cubs ...0 1 1 2 0 3 0 2 -9 Cubs ..... 0 1 1 2 0 3 0 2 0-1 Reserves ..... 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 0-1-6 Umpire—Miller. KANSAS CITY, KANS. CYCLONES WIN. The Kansas City Cyclones defeated the Hocker, Kan., team in the opening game of the season at Association Park by the Cyclones to 10-6. 16. The Cyclones defeated the Chicago Outlaw team team, April 23, at Association Park, in a well played game, by the score of 4 to 3. The outlaw's is posed of Western leagues, and have a clever bunch. The Cyclones meet the Giants on the 30th April and the 4th April. Bryson of the Cyclones is showing great form at show. Footed-western Wilkins, of the green-colored sun-fielders today, play baseball, is playing a great game in left field for the Cyclones. Albert Prentice, of college baseball club, 1323 Brooklyn. # Baden Spruces # French Lick Plutos 4, April 21, Spruces 3, Plutos 0 The game was on April 21 was the pitchers' battle between Griffin, O'Brien, Plutos, and Goodloe, of the Spruces no three of the players were made off Griffin, O'Brien and no run outs. The Spruces made two runs on two errors the feature of this game was the pitching of Griffin and Goodloe and the fielding in baseball of the fastest fielders in baseball day, white or black, later known as Black Johnnie Evers. He not captain of the Plutos any more. Jones and Griffin both have been captains in the last week. # PENSACOLAS In a Series of Four Games Each Club Takes Two at Pensacola. (By Walker W. Thomas.) Special to THE FREEMAN. Last week we had the world famous Philadelphia Giants here, who played in the stadium, at Lincoln Park. The locals succeeded and three players on April 21 and the double game. The Philies were sure classy ball players but were not in it with the local boxers. They are in fine condition, and they are new players, Foster and Griffin, of Binghamton Ala. Foster is holding down first game in center. They both play to the game, and they also, Ward in second, with Hannon in any way, and he is good everywhere. They tird, with Pugh at shortstop, both have come back, with "Patton and Scotland, in the field, are doing some handsome work on field. Pierce is with them all, the box. The first game went twelve innings. In the last half of the eleventh innings the game inod 4 to 4. Then the visitors came in and made five on errants which broke it up. The second game was no game on the second day of two grounds. The third game was a top-nine game, the score being 6 to 7. Some home runs were made by the visitors and locals. Batteries-Phillies, Fisher and Hannon. Batteries-Davis and Hannon. Ward made a home run half of the ninth with two out, and the score. When the visitors came in the first half of the tenth they won the game by making two outs. Saturday double-header, the local team taking both with ease. Thomas of the Phillies, hit a/homer with two on bases. Offit 1 to two homers, also with two on bases. Batteries-Hannon or two bases two on bags. Boots got with two holding bags. Fisher hit two bases. Ward a clean one over center for a home, with two holding bags. Pattie for a home, same with two holding bags. Boots got with two on bags; Scotland same with two on bags; Thomas and Fisher and Loftin; Pattie Thomas and Fisher and Loftin; Pattie Thomas and Hannah, Umpire, Charle Baugh. The second game lasted only seven innings, with the same batteries. Was Pugh hit a home run, or did he when Pugh hit a home run, with two out. Davis hit a pop-up to the shortstop and was out. One visitor to the game, Hannon hit for two bases. Hannon hit for two bases: three-base hit with two on bags; Dawk went on a hit for two bases, with one on bag; taking a two-base hit with two on bags. Scores: Second game--- Phillies Penns earth- Phillies ..... 1 0 0 1 5 0 1 1 8- Penns ..... 2 0 0 1 3 0 2 1 8- Fifth--Double-header-- Penns 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 Penns 1 0 3 0 2 2 0 1 Second game-- Phillies 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 Phillies 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 Umpires--Hank O'Shay, Alle C. Baugh Capt. Johnson says his team wasn't a condition. They expect to take on a f new team on the road. They left for New Orleans. W. H. Schleicher's champion Philadelphia Giants, under the management of Home-run Johnson, one of the leading players in the league, and Barber James Waid, Fisher, San Diego Giants, hard hit catcher from Texas and young players in the league, all went ground All who enjoy fast, clean baseball will to attend the series at Lincoln Park in Philadelphia's record last season was Game 14, when they went through the entire season without having a shut-out record against then Schleicher, former sporting editor of Philadelphia, who was on the team, and always has an eye out for young players of ability. He is a keen judge of young players. He always looks for the best score and bandrilled music. The Pensacola Giants will leave about June 1 for a southern and northern tour, taking in most of the large city Manager Goldstucker says they want to play in the greatest support of the fans. The crowd trouble the local Giants have is will Hank O'Shay. There is no way in the world to win any game against the united Hank gave us some bad decisions. He advised April 10, 2015, to advise young boys to study the political past of baseball, for there will soon be a job for you if you have a very heavy voice. If Charle can't do the right kind of work, there are others who can Take myself and Richard Stollweiler to Boston and Tom Milton—they know the game. The Games, by a Member of the Philadelphia. I have just finished a series of games with the Pensacola Glasses and the management of Goldstucker Clubs. I treat them as a team and my team could not be called by any one, colored or white, for facility for an honest game and an honest accounting at the gate, but we actually recommend and club to do business with the Goldstucker Brothers, and I know that they are as accorded fair and honest association. As president of the Goldstucker Association of basketball clubs, I will use all influence to have the clubs in our recreation play Pensacola, under management of Goldstucker. When we possible, confident in visiting clubs will even more than is coming to them. Though you will publish this as a testimonial to two of the gamedestinationsmen in base. ball, I am, respectful H. SCHLICHTER Philadelphia Giants GOSSIP OF THE STAGE TWENTY MINUTES IN HELL. THE DEVIL YOU SAY! At the Arcade Theater—it's a Swell Play—it's on Everybody's Tongue—it's the Talk of the Town. fly, scored a big hit with "Yum Yu Tree" as also Little Dorothy Smith who made a distinct hit with "I Love K" and "Love Me Like I Like to Be Loved" the vaudeville show at Rabbi's has Bloomfield, N. J. They will be Asbury Park, N. J., all summer. (By L. D. Joel.) If you are in the vicinity of 81 Decatur street call around. You'll find some good shows it can be denied. See the "Devil in Hell" tonight and go He took experience as a producer has taught him well. To know him, the Arcade patrons like to hear the "Devil in Hell." From the crowds that congregate at $1 16. The best ever offered our patrons. It is a positive fact. For 19c and 15c at the Arcade you will see The best production you have witnessed you must agree. Tell your friends and neighbors all about the show: If they haven't seen it, then tell them you have I have said enough, but could say more. To hear the rest call tonight at the door; Joel the theatrical king, is known to most of you. For a value for your money. What more can the king do? For one hour and a half you will sit and wonder. See the devil in hell—plenty of lightning and wonder. His imps are there dressed in gay red attire. The sinners are burned in a pit of fire. Don't miss seeing this act, for a lesson you will learn. And go away swearing a new leaf you'll When you see the "Devil in Hell" to- night you will do no more cursing, drinking, nor fight Son you'll be Twenty Minutes in Hell. The 'Devil You Say! Tonight and all this week at the Arcade Theater, 11 Decatur Street, Milwaukee, WI 53211. STAGE NOTES. Morse & Ray, playing at the Howard, Boston, Mass., this week. Williams & Stevens at the Lincoln theater, New York, this week. Cooper & Robinson are at the Hudson theater, Hoboken, this week. Anderson & Goins are at the Brown theater, New York, this week. Jones & Gilliam at the Majestic theater, Toronto, Can., this week. The Four Black Diamonds are this week at Empire theater, Calgary, Can. Black Patti company this week at the Columbia theater, Newark, N. J. The Five Licorice Sticks are playing this week at the Grand theater, Chicago. Cole & Johnson's Sambo Girls at Keith's theater, Providence, R. L., this week. The Pewes are in their record week at the Macao theater, Charleston, S. C. Bert Williams with Follies of 1910 at the Columbia theater, San Francisco, this week. Madam Leota Blackburn, of Chicago, is visiting her aunt, at 818 W. North street, Indianapolis. Prank Kirk, musical tramp, is now on the Walter F. Keefe time, Oshkosh, Wis., week of May 1st. Fon du Lac week of the ten. Black Patti show at Philadelphia, week of May 1st to 6th. This week the show is beating all records at Newark, N. J. Black Patti closes June 1st, at which time it will have had a season of forty-five weeks. The tour has been the most successful of all. Scott & Crosby, Tom, Maggie, have resumed hands. They will be seen at the New Grand theater, Chicago, May 1st. Marie Jackson Stuart will appear with her company in a four-aact race drama, The Struggle, at the Berkeley theater, New York, April 28th. Wm. Bryant and J. W. Wright, euphonium and drummer, will be with the Sunny Dixie Minstrels this season instead of the Yankee Robinson circus. the astilled Musical Enterprise with the two Bills show; now enroute. Opposed up in Washington, D. C., April 10th under the direction of Prof. Bismarck Perris. Avery & Hart, who never fail to amuse, appeared at the Brown theater last week. To say the Brownsters weer pleased is placing it mildly. This clever pair was a decided hit. The team of Jines & Daniels close a successful three nights' engagement at the Globe theater, Jacksonville, Fla., and will open Monday at the Macao theater, Columbia, S. C. Ledman & Sommers made on of the biggest hits on the bill at the Savoy theater last week. The act is creating a big impression wherever they appear. Black Carle and Robert Slater have formed a partnership. The new team should out something extraordinary if experience and hustling ability count for anything. Crawford at the Lagman theater Mobile Ala. making good; also Dave Linka, Lila Smiley, Lel Johnson, Garried McGeese is stage director and manager and people are pleased. Kner & Buckner, of St. Louis, later of Haines and Green Dixie Dinstrels, now making it hit in the south. Manager Bad White is well pleased with them. Will be held over for two weeks. Billy Arnte, of the Arntes, late from England, would like to hear from his sister, Miss Bessie Bud Arnte. She has moved from Pittsburgh, Pa., to Toledo, O. Billy says write me care of the Freeman office. The Florida Stollers, the new burlesque company, colored) playing through Pennsylvania, report in business. Frank Davenport and J. W. Jeffries and James Billie Ritchie, James Slater and Erosmond Williams are doing nicely with the show. I wish to say that the statement made by Billy B. Johnson, the big time waddling star is not appreciated by the professionals. My wife, Mrs. Beatty Johnson and myself, Mr. London Johnson, who have played Washington, D. C., and southward, are sure to be Two Johnsons. Little Marion Smith, of the Smith farm. --- lily, scored a big hit with "Yum Yum Tree" as also Little Dorothy Smith who made a distinct hit with "I Love It" and a distinct hit with "I Like to Be Loveled" at the vaudeville show at Rabbit's hall, Bloomfield, N. J. They will be Asbury Park, N. J. all summer. Voelksel & Forbish's real colored new and original Dandy Dixie Minstrel is announced for next season. The minstrel styled America's best and the world's most modern minstrel organization. The new thing is presented by a pair that do things. Their ability assures something out of the ordinary. Look for the Dandy Dixie Minstrel. Edwards & Edwards (B. E. the scrapping tenor and Nettie W.) co-curate in Savannah, Ga., at the Pekin theater on the 17th. Scored a big hit. Their act is first class. Others on the bill are both classics. Room in their novelty skating act; Campbell & Campbell, Moore & Moore, and Tom Scott, all playing with success. Orchestra all right. Wm. D. Evans, promoter of the Lyre theater, Louisville, and a partner in the business, has drawn his interests. In sum, he has written an agreement of he and Seals was on the price paid acts. Evans booked some first-class acts whilst in Chicago, several weeks before the price excessive, hence the dissolution. Brewster known and liked by the profession, and is capable of making good in any capacity. The Hub theater, Charlotte, N. C., a new and classical playhouse, opened Saturday, April 22, 1911, with high-class vaudeville and acts. To hear from performers at all times, the climate is fine. We have John & Green, of Norfolk, Va. The Two Johns, of Charleston, S. C. John Bumbray, of Charleston, S. C. Daniels Renalds, the slack wires of Louisville, the slack Harris, with his super orchestra of four musicians, who reads, transposes and fakes. London Johnson, stage manager. Madam Labelle Glenn, the Creole Tetrazena of Chicago, is now playing southern vaudeville circuit under the sole maneuver of direction for Mr. L. D. Joel, the theatrical director of Mr. Joel, and announce that a mail be sent to him in his headquarters, at 81 Decatur St, Atlanta, Ga. Madam Glenn has twenty weeks Mr. Joel's bookings in the different houses he occupied. Mr. Will be at Airdome theater, Augusta Ga. Am meeting with great success and cannot express her high appreciation for Mr. Joel's efforts in my behalf. The cohabited L. Don Bradford and wife have recently left Miami, Fl., where he was very successful in the theaters with unique and up-to-date scenery. He painted new scenery for Arcade theater, Mr. Jandon (white), Airdome theater, Mr. Will Cash (colored), Mr. McQuay (white), He is now with Prof. Eph Williams Family badours where he has painted new scenery for the Troubadours. Has also renewed the cars, making them now among the best show cars traveling. Mr. Bradford is leading the leading character as Mr. Jones, the private secretary of Mr. Silas Green. The Walnut Grove Park theater, Helena, Tex., opened its doors April 20, 11, with a large crowded house. If one should pass the theater and heard the noise of the crowd, you would be playing football game, instead of a show. Overton opened with one of his forest comedy, the Barber's Ball. Closed with Lucindie's Wedding, which was a decided hit. Mr. Jones would show the strongest shows put on here since he he been manager. He complimented Overton and the bunch to the highest. Cleve Jones would like to hear from all first-place performers for stock company. Write E. Jones, 213 Rightor St, Helena, Ark. Horne's Georgia Minstrel enroute with Young Buffalo's Wild West show will offer a variety of performances what a jolly bunch we are! Roster of band; A. L. Grayson, tuba; Jewel Johnson, baritone; George Ross, 1st trombone; Jie Brooks, 2nd trombone; R. L. Davis, 3rd trombone; H. Hunt, solo B flat cornet; Will Moore, 1st solo B flat cornet; W. L. Moore, 2nd solo B flat cornet; and Drew A. Sulser, solo B flat clarinet; Orchestra: Jewel Johnson, 2nd violin; W. L. Horne, 1st violin; T. A. Sulser, clarinet; H. C. Moore, 2nd Grayson, bass; Tweed Wilds, trumpets; extremes and R. L. Davis; second end, Jasper Taylor and Will Moore. We have in the minstrel first 1st. Lala Horne, interloperville Miss Mistress, soubrette, and Master Reginald Horne. MABEL GANT Singing and Dancing 10 min. in. "one." For the first time since the days of her identification with the Black Patti organization, Mabel Gant, a very graceful and dashing soubrette, made her initial bow to an Indianapolis audience in a vaudeville offering. Her pleasing grace and manner in the hearts of the audience right off, the reel, and she more LABEL GANT THE BLOCK GIBSON GIRL" IN KRADEKILLE than made good. There isa striking resemblance in her dainty pestures to those of that princess of grace and style among colored stage women, Black Patti. Her songs were rendered with a touch and a sense of appreciation to her audience and her willow's dances captivated her audiences. Miss Gant is a distinct success in vaudeville. This act has a scope and range superior in many respects to the average acts of its kind. It is well balanced and gives for flashes of smart time dash and for that smart & William time decade ago. Mr. Williams has lost none of his droll humor. Time seems not to have affected him adversely in either his comedy or dancing, in fact, he seems to have been more comfortable in his eccentric dances and scores heavily, with his old time "wining", stunt THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER SEVEN COME OF ELEVEN CAROLINA FOUR CAROLINA FOUR Comedy Quarterte Full Stage, 12 to 15 min. This is one of the best known quartettes playing the small time. The pres-sence of engagement is important, as the Crown Garden this season. They were welcomed by a tremendous ovation as they appeared upon their arrival. The stuff is of snap and ginger. Their stuff is of no original and Moe does not have to wait for anything. The comedy introduced is far away from the usual slapstick variety and they hand over a bunch of real Negro comedy. The which draws form a burst of yellage from the audience. The woman in the team is Mimi Cressa Crosby and the man of Goldie Crosby of the Perrin & Crosby& team. She has a fine stage appearance, good voice and articulation, the part tasy and lively. Her articulation in the dialogue of the act as well as jestures THE WIZARD WILLIAMS & CROSBY and "business" lend a tone of convincing realism that is distinct and displays reart. The team has accepted extensive engagements over the Southern "time" now controlled by Charles O. Harding and will open on this time in Memphis, Tenn. Dink Stewart presented a very funny all-star comedy. His comedy is well chopp DINK STEWART and above all is current. He scored heaviest, perhaps, in his grotesque imitations of public scenes and incidents. As the cocooning boating captain Stewart is great in comic gyrations. He is nimble of both feet and limbs and has a good voice, which all tend to round out a pleasant 10 minutes of fun and laughter. J. D. HOWARD. It is the prevailing impression among the theatrical public in Indianapolis that Mr. Roland Geyer the proprietor of the Crown Garden theater, has made a signal change in his house program only artistically, but financially the selection of Mr. Earl Walker as his new A. B. C. manager. The artistic side of the impression already amply verified by the department under the new management. Mr. Walker has provided the patrons of the house during his short reign with the very same style of dress that it shall be his policy throughout to Carolina Four are versatile in their efforts, and they are capable of so arranging, they can be used in either a white or colored audience. This is an unusual feature and certainly is not common to the "brother" in framing acts with splendid "pipes" and the harmonious with splendid "dips". The Carolina Four is undoubtedly the best bunch of character people seen in a quartette here for many moons. They are easy here this season. get the best available acts. Mr. Walker is a performer of wide experience and is popular among his brother Thespians. THE CINCINNATI THEATERS The Pekin and the Gaither. The Pekin opened Monday night with a good, clean bill. Miss Lucy Shepherd, whose connection seems to be indefinite, will be the guest of honor. Bill as usual and is well received. Green & Miller follow with a very funny singing and talking act. Clifford Green is well here, here appeared here on a number of occasions. He is new partner, Art & Green. He is doing about the same work as on other trips and received a rousing ovation from the many friends he Miller, scored heavily with. "That's Why They Call Me Shine." The Hillmans returned after a few weeks' absence, with a brand new act and judging will become big favorites in Brownville. The bill as a whole is a very strong one. The Gather opened Monday night with the Goodloe southern Belle Stock Co. This is a very nice pany, and they are still drawing large crowds. The cast is about the same as last week, with the exception of John Gerhart, who is very nicely. Mr. Goodloe has arranged a nice chorus out of the entire company and the opener is very classy. The comedy is the funny little carce entitled "School Days" in the cast shows to a nice advantage. Baby Jim, the largest living human being in the world, is filling dates in his city, and has proved to be one of the best attractions seen in town lately. Frank Bennet the new pianist at the Baby Jim concert will nicely. Something new in the theater bourne theater circles is promised in the near future. Stewart & Marshal are the headliners at the Orpheum last week. A Japanese juggling act will be one of the features at the Pekin next week, The Ten Georgia Campers are playing at the Peoples theater, on Vine street, this week. They are the hit of the show. The line of attractions at the Lyre theater week of April 24, are the strongest of the vaudeville season. Eliza Johnson, an image of rare ability has easily captivated the audiences. Miller & Stowal, the rip-roaring comedians, keeps the audiences in an uproar. Ora Criswell, the ragtime queen, in new songs, seems to be the pop-player, takes encounters at each show. Gary & Bamboo clash the bill with a singing and dancing act that pleases well, Bamboo's dancing on roller skates is a very pleasing novelty. The bill throughout is one of the best seen in Louisville. WHERE THE LIMELIGHT SHINES. Doing of the Theatrical People in the Nation's Capital. (By R. W. Thompson.) The Whitney Musical Comedy Company is filling a month's engagement at the New Howard, and is meeting with gratifying "Honor," a piece made famous by Ernest Hogan, S. H. Dudley and Billy McClain, was an auspicious opener, and enthusiastic audiences crowded the house at every performance. Tutt and Watterson, was extolled to the skies, and the company was voted the greatest musical comedy party emphasizes its musical ability, reaching the grand opera standard in its serious scenes, and there is sufficient comedy to a clean and wholesome character to make it well-rounded and adaptable to all tastes. This week "The Star of Zanzibar" is duplicating the success of last week's *Bullion*, and the parts are cast with roles in finished style, between the acts five high-class vaudeville acts are interpolated. Miss Mabel DeHearde has a Spanish dance; Madame Bruce renders a ballet; Miss Nettie Taylor gives a barton琴声; Miss Nettie Taylor plays the banjo and cornet artistically; and S. Tutt Whitney presents a side-splitting monologue. Miss Layina Brown, Wright and others appear to marked advantage. Homer Tutt, an Indianapolis product, as a Barry Walt fashion-plate actress, is regarded as the longer successor to the late George W. Walker. S. Tutt Whitney, the principal fun-maker, measures up fully to the standards set by Hogan, Williams, Dudley and Larkins, and may be said to stand in a class alone. He is not only a natural humorist, but is a legitimate actor and a singer of quality. His rich bass has earned him a national reputation, and has led to his being styled as a "classic original in his roles that may Myron W. Whitney, the star of the old "Bostonians," the orchestra under the painstaking direction of Henry Watterson is worthy of special mention, and the costumed gowns of the leading ladies were marvels of the modiste's art. On the opening night, Mrs. Alda Overton Walker, of the "Smart Set," occurred in the Whitney production. After the performance she went on the stage and warmly congratulated the company. With Mrs. Walker were Miss Anna Jarrett and Miss Minnie Brown. It is hinted that when she was in the house, the head of her own company, several of the principals of the Whitney aggregation may be found on her salary list. Comedian T. Spencer Finley is resting. "My Friend From Dixie" is heading toward home. Mrs. Aida Overton Walker is anxious to become more proficient on the 'cello, and being impressed with the skill of Prof. H. Leonard, Jeter, as an instructor, she may spend a few weeks here at the close of her season to take a further course of lessons under him. Box parties are the fashionable thing during these weeks of fine road attractions. Moore & Moore and White & White, vaudeville artists, are featured at the Minnehaha. The Howard will be brilliant many nights next month with an array of school commencements. The Folida Strollers, a colored company, headed by Worries Gaines and Jones, are at Kernan's Lycium this week. The Whitneys close here, unless they decide to rake in some of the "velvet" the people of Norfolk are anxious to hand them. Mr. George E. Battle is making good as manager at the Hawiatha. He may go out with Jolly John Larkins and Jennie Pearl for a summer stunt at close of season. The Amphion Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. J. Henry Lewis, will preserve the St. Savian's tuneful opera, "The Pirates of Penzance" at the New Howard, June 2. If the plans of the Howard University Dramatic Comedy Theater, a bust of the last George W. Walker, will adorn the lobby of the Howard theater between now and the opening of the next season. Miss Madeline Cooper, Miss Lizzie Taylor and Jeff DeMount are putting on a good bill at Ford Dainey's, and Miss Tille Seguin and Miss Muriel Ringgold are pleasing the crowds at the Foraker. Miss Florine M. Tyson, acting manager and Miss Lew Henry, the stage manager, are highly involved in the benefit because of their demonstrated loyalty and painstaking discharge of their exacting duties. Miss Minnie Brown, the "Girl of the Golden West," goes to Richmond and Norfolk this week for an indefinite book tour, and records as an attraction here, and deserves all the success that has come to her. Any one knowing the whereabouts of Stella Lee Taylor will please notify her mother, Mrs. Mollie Taylor, 706 S. State St., Chicago, Ill. PROF. R. ROY POPE'S CONCERT BAND WITH RINGING BROS.' CIRCUS- Washington, D. C., May 1, 2; Baltimore, Md., 3, 4. PROF. P. G. LOWERY'S ENTERPRISE Crown INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — WEEK 1 Campbell & Warfield. Dancing Mayo. EARL WALK MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. K. GRAND OPEN MR. GEORGE AUGER And his Players in "Jack the Giant Killer." NEDERVELD'S MONKEY, "The only Monkey Jockey Rider in the World." Direct from R. SIP MUSIC (Brothers) EDDIE L. "The Real Mice by Mabo" 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY S The Original "Sunny Jim and Ragtime Lim," or Comical Songs, Sketches, Monolog Position guaranteed. Durrough I mation address J. A. Durrough, C WANT PERFORMERS who can work in Stock and V Must be ladies and gentlemen. Send photos, an Two shows nightly. No fancy salaries and no B Manager Dunbar Theatre, Columbus, Ohio. WANT Musicians & T. J. Culligan's Nass ADD Harry Hall, 2811 Monro Nelson Kincaid and Nat WANT DOWN GARDEN INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE WEEK OF MAY 1 FIELD. Dancing Mayo. Johnson & Rector. EARL WALKER, Manager. B. F. KEITH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. AUGER in "Jack the eller." MONKEY. key Jockey World." Direct from European Tour, SIX MUSICAL GUTTYS (Brothers and Sisters) EDDIE LEONARD "The Real Minstrel" assisted by Mabel Russel ENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 5c; E Original Stage and Ragtime Lim," original composers o s, Sketches, Monologues and Party Acts anteed. Durrough E. La Rentz, Mgr. J. A. Durrough, Cedar Rapids, Ia. WANTED who can work in Stock and Vaudeville, male and female, gentlemen. Send photos, and state all in first letter. No fancy salaries and no Sunday work. Address BIL theatre, Columbus, Ohio. Musicians & Performers Willigan's Nashville Stud ADDRESS Call, 2811 Monroe Ave., Kansa Nelson Kincaid and Nath Stirman please wn CrownGarden The Original Stage World "Sunny Jim and Ragtime Lim," original composers of Ragtime and Comical Songs, Sketches, Monologues and Party Acts "to you only." Position guaranteed. Durrough E. La Rentz, Mgr. For free information address J. A. Durrough, Cedar Rapids, Ia. WANTED! PERFORMERS who can work in Stock and Vaudeville, male and female, singles and doubles. Must be ladies and gentlemen. Send photos, and state all in first letter. Fares if I know you. Two shows nightly. No fancy salaries and no Sunday work. Address BILLY HENDERSON, Manager Dunbar Theatre, Columbus, Ohio. T.J. Culligan's Nashville Student Co. ADDRESS Harry Hall, 2811 Monroe Ave., Kansa City, Mo. Nelson Kincaid and Nath Stirman please write. WANTED! For Voelckel & Forbish's ORIGINAL Dandy Dixie "The World's Most Modern Capable Perform 40--WEEKS' WORK Rehearsals start Aug. 14; Season o Address Room 601, T andy Dixie Minstrel World's Most Modern Minstrel Organize le Performers of al 00--WEEKS' WORK GUARANTEED--4 rt Aug. 14; Season opens Aug. 28, Was Room 601, Times Bld., No NOTICE! To All Managers of Vaudeville Houses Throughout the South Are at Liberty under sole management Joel, Theatrical King. Wire quick for open time, to L. D. Joel, Arcade Theatre 81 Decatur Street, Atlanta, Georgia NOTICE. WITH WALLACE-HEGENBACH CIRCUS—Danville, Ill.; May 1; Lafayette, Ind. 2; Logansport, 3; Kokomo, 4; Anderson, 5; Marion, 6. MUSICAL ENTERPRISE WITH TWO SHOWS, Chester, Pa, May 1; Camden, N. J.; Trenton, 3; Newark, 4; Jersey City, 5; Newburg, N. Y., 6. RICHARDS & PRINGLE'S MINSTRELS —April 30, Leavenworth, Kan. GEORGIA TROUBADOURS UNDER GEORGIA DIRECTION OF WILLIAM LIAM McCABE - Fayette, Ga. May 1, 2; Arlington, 3, 4; Strawberry Point, 5. Beaman, J. Burke, Robert C. Carter, Paul Culligan, Ian Culligan, T. J. Earl and Sherwood. Frye, Ed R. B. Hearde, Jack H. Herd, Kid Israel, George Johnson Musical Co.Woodson, J. H. Moss, A. G. Mack, Billy. Miller, W. B. Warner, Will Overstreet, Will Pugsley, Wm. Sharpe, B. A. A. R. Tries, F. C. Wiley, Lawe. Williams, Andrew. Williams, Co.Woodson, J. H. Ladies' List. Dorssey, Miss Mattie. Miller, Miss Mamie Johnson, Mrs. B. Pryer, Miss Ethel Johnson, Mrs. Fay Ramsey, Miss Alice Lawrence, Mrs. Lizzie Thompson, Mrs. Lizzie Henderson, Miss Catha Singleton, Bail Doll Cooper, Miss Madeline J. PLAY BALL! As only the Celebrated Athletes, LELAND GIANTS, can play at their Park, Sixty-ninth and Halsted Sts. The only park in the city owned and operated by our people every Sunday, Saturday and holiday. Opening game Sunday, April 1, Leland Giants vs Mitula Box seats 60c. reserved by phone, 215 Went. Grand stand 38c. bleachers 25c boys 15c. B. F. Moseley, Sec. Treas., 6221 Halsted St., Chicago. WANTED To Play Ball with some good ball team. Can play any infield position except first base. Good reference. No booze. Would rather play ball than eat. Will accept position on either professional or semi. Address E. HORNE, care Denver Barber Shop, Cedar Rapids, Ia. Garden HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE OF MAY 1 Johnson & Rector, The Clarks ER, Manager. SEITH'S HERA HOUSE. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. European Tour, AL CUTTYS and Sisters) LEONARD Mestrel" assisted El Russel VICTORIA FOUR CLARK & VERDI WILL H. FOX AGAWA & CO PHOTOPLANE BEATS. MATINEES 5c; EVENINGS 15c. Stage World original composers of Ragtime and jues and Party Acts "to you only." E. La Rentz, Mgr. For free infor- cedar Rapids, Ia. TED! Vaudeville, male and female, singles and doubles. and state all in first letter. Fares if I know you. Sunday work. Address BILLY HENDERSON. TED! Performers Shville Student Co. RESS The Ave., Kansa City, Mo. Sh Stirman please write. TED! e Minstrels on Minstrel Organization." mers of all kinds GUARANTEED--40 Opens Aug. 28, Washington, D. C. Times Bld., New York. 5 GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 The McCarvers are at the Plaza Theater, New York, April 27, 28 and 29. Arthur L. Prince and his educated hoops last week at the Tremont Theater, New York. The Moores, Tom and Hester, opened at the Star Theater, Washington, D. C. April 15th, for one week; opened at the Minnehaha Theater April 24th. The team of Little Irma and Elbert White, the high-class entertainers, opened at the Blue Mouse Theater, Washington, D. C., and are pleasing the audiences. Oscar Carter, manager of the Majestic Theater, Hot Springs, Ork, says that he will be in Indianapolis this spring on his way to Chicago, where he will purchase new costumes for his company. The Original Black Bees opened to the standing room only audiences at Canal Dover, Ohio, April 20 to 22, at the Pike Theater. They are playing on Sun Time. Walter S. Lyons is the manager. W. H. McKaulass, the oldest living minstrel manager and proprietor, is indoors at this time. Said to be serious, he is one of the very best white and colored talent. Lizzie Perry is the professional name of his wife. The only Ed F. Peat, who was imprisoned at Moyamensing, Pa., and held under $800 ball for assault and battery, was the assistant baseball partner, Charlie McKenzie, Peat and McKenzie will leave Philadelphia for New York City, April 29. The Freeman has received a bunch of excellent press notices of the Black Patti Company from around about Boston. They are a series of splendid testimonials company, performances and specially designed booklets Jolly John Larkins and others. The Freeman thanks Manager Voelckel for kindly remembrance. Mae Whitman and her "toy" comedians, Reid and Palmer, are now meeting with great success at the Pekin Theater as manager and producer, had charge of each stage while playing the circuit, as manager and producer, as well as taking an active part in working with her boys. The managers recommend her for her business tact and good work. Richard Scott, head porter of the Parker shows, was highly entertained on behalf of the band and friends of J. M. Buckey's ministry. Met them at Wagner, Okla. Parker shows en route to Muskogee. All were well and happy. Scott will leave the No. 2 company on May 16, and the company cars ready for opening date, May 8. Scott hos both company's cars in charge and has some of the best train porters on the road. The Wallburgs are now en route with Campbell Bros.' circus, and are still creating new shows. Scott buck and wing dancing. Mrs. Wallburg is singing "Angel Eyes," "Stop, Stop Stop," "Lovie Joe" and numerous other songs responding to several encounters at the park. Scott is charge of the band, which is composed of twelve pieces, and when they start on parade the band, and you do all your "Cause Jones" and "Steamboat Bill," and the "Barber Chord Chord." A CORRECTION. There appeared in The Freeman, Indianapolis, among the Washington notes, in the issue of April 15, an article concurring with the opinion that it was stated that it had been leased to the Blue Mouse at 26th and M. Your correspondent has been misinformed. The Blue Mouse Company has no need to be Peon, and has no intention of so doing. JESSE SHIPP Famous Producer at Pekin Theater of Chicago, Which They Claim Was a Fine Performance. The headliners for the week of April 17th are Davis and Berry, of the Orpheum circuit, a big plenic act which was sat on the floor of the stage on the order of J. Rosman Johnson. Mr Davis is a great comedian without doubt this week. She has made many friends here. Ernest Thornton and Kid Austin, is a team that will go big anywhere. Ello and Chintz Moore set for Gatveston. Tex. They are the best of the three. Next week we have Fred A. Barrasse All-Star Stock Company, with Buddy McGill and Estelle Harris, also showing the comedy of Rasmo made a trip from Memphis to Hof Springs to inspect the Majestic theater THE GLOBE THEATER JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Week of April 17. The team of Wiggins and Wiggins arrived in town safe and opened Monday night, featuring their team's first game of the season. This makes the team's third time in Jacksonville, going bigger and better this time than the first time they were here; they are all playing the championship dancers and dancers, say he's willing to meet all comers, and this is not hot air either. This is no mississippi show, but I can say Wiggins and Wiggins are featuring the latest songs and two of them are favorites of the South, "Sweet Italian Love," and "I Love You," published by Harry Von Tiller. They have gotten more out of this song than anybody that has ever played the manager will make a mistake when he works team of Wiggins and Wiggins. Jack ("Ginger") Wiggins sends his regards to it out of the profession, and would like to teach true Owens, Owens and Brooks Stock Company. THE SUNNY DIXIE MINSTRELS. Aboard Our Private Car, "Dana"— Dana Thompson, Owner; Ed. Cohn, Manager. Our company is now playing Missouri and all the company is in high spirits. The two Boys—viz. Stella and Al. Bened us today, viz. Stella and Al. Bened us take charge of the change. Miss Lula Jackson arrived from Chicago and the female section of the show is strong, as any on the road. Mr. Frank Perryman, band leader, received a full set of instruments for his musical act, and he has been seen daily arranging music for the new opening and finale. While rehearsing the orchestra last week over the new overture, Mr. Albert C. Barrow, trombonist, joined us recently at Musicale, where we will plenty of applause at each band concert. Mrs. W. E. Lewis spent several days with her husband, W. W. E. Lewis, but has returned to Muskogee, Okla. Ala., where he band by band W. Botsell, is cleaning up. The bunch sends regards to all friends. THE SOUTHERN ROSE MINSTRELS HARTSVILLE, S. C. The spring of the Southern Rose Minstrels at Hartsville, S. C., Monday night, were gathered live one. There were hundreds of people gathered around the show and when the doors of the big show were thrown open the crowd was huge. The manager Tom Moss to collect the tickets as. well as it was for Dr. C. E. Barfield, the sole owner, to hand them out at the ticket office. With the assistance of Mrs. Barfield, the wife of the sole owner, Dr. C. E. Barfield, the Minstrels. Every member of the company is as well as could be expected and are working hard to make a success for Wm. Dewey, the stage manager, is doing all the work for the benefit of the show, and with the assistance of Wm. Dewey, everything is working smooth and is showing to big houses every night. Mrs. Daisy Calloway, Carolina nightingale, is scoring heavy and dancing turn. Mr. Harrison Chisom, our leading comedian is making good in every way. Willie Hudson and Flossie Ingram, that singing and dancing team, is being told to be as good as any team of its kind in the South. Sidney Easton and wife, Sarah Easton, are going strong here. They are from Savannah, Ga. and are playing the bass, the vielle his wife, are here and doing well. They the trap drummer and his wife, Ruth, are also making good. Our old friend, Daniel Gillem, is on the job with his big tub form and is playing some bass. Mr. Tom Gillem, manager, and Dr. C. E. Barfield, the owner, seem to think very well of them all. STAGE STRUCK GIRLS' LET- TERS TO FRANK HENDON Dear Hendon - I have seen anything in the Freeman about the S. R. O. sign for a long time. What has become of it? A. For goodness sake don't tell any one. They say Frank Montgomery has kidnapped it. (3) Dear Hendon - My beau is a country boy he says that the best baseball players are country chaps. Respectfully. BESSIE. A. Well Bes, when it comes to baseball, My master is there. You know he is a rube. (3) Dear Hendon - I'm somewhat stage struck, but my girl friend has discouraged me by saying I was too lazy to performer, hanking you in advance for your courtesies. I respectfully, MARION GOODRICH. A. Cheer up. She is jealous because you are good and rich. If your name is Marion, who once traveled with me, how a Marion who once traveled with me the Dudley aggregation, and she is smart. The Model Stock Company, situated at 250 Elm street, Dallas, Tex., has been given to S. O. R. every night with great success. Mr. Luther B. McCoy the playwright and director of the week of April 23, with a headliner, the week drama, "Jim Dart Keeps His Promise." Mr. Richard Edward, better known as "Holtzman," of Bogus," is yet staring in the company. Miss Effie Johnson of "The Sunny South," has joined hands with the com- pany. Address all communications to Model Theater, 2213 Elm St., Dallas, Tex. With the Johnny J. Jones Carnival Company. We are now in the State of North Carolina doing good business with our Dixie Minstrels. Our Bally-Ho Band is doing great work. We had a sudden departure of our cornet and players, Mr. Alonzo Turner and Mr. Wm. Blake. They left us in Newbern, N. C. We were in Newbern, the the Sparks Annex Show. The members of Dixie Land wish them both success in their undertaking. Mr. May Haguer is creating quite a sensation in the Old Tardie State by her singing, Mrs. Mary Bailey is also making a decided hit. Mr. Phillips is also scoring a success. Lester Naule is a nite Porter, late of Waltcott's Amusement Company, is certainly there with the vim. Mr. Louise Neely is also holding the audiences spellbound with her late song. Mr. Rastus Neely, our snare drummer and comedian, keeps the audience in a continuous roar with his crazy song, "Miss Frank Phillips is still singing 'Miss Josephine.'" Mr. John Hagler, our stage manager, is featuring a song entitled "E-N-G-A-G-E-D Does not Spell Married to Me." Mr. James Crawford, our eccentric old man comedian, is still pleasing each audience. PASTIME THEATRE MUSKOGEE, OKLA. The McMahon Stock Company opened Monday, April 10th, at the Pastime theater, Muskogee, Okla. It is solely owned by Controlled by bob Lowe, the owners. In control, by Bob Lowe, the company opened and is still playing to crowded houses nightly. We have 12 persons in the company and are having a manager and producer, is producing plays that go big. Cox and Harper in their burlesque as well as straight comedy, is taking the house by storm, Mrs. Lowe, the manager and producer, is fine singing "Under the Sugar Moon," Misses Myrtle Davis and Mabel Simmons are going big too. Miss Simmons first played the sweet baritone singer, Lawrence Baker, who is ever cleaning with "Twilight Miss." Henry Vandyke, our assistant pianist, is ever pleasing the auditioner. Our prima donna, has been ill with a colon and able to show her singing qualities, but she will be all right in a few days. The baby boy, is very sweet and cute. We have us that great music man doing this week a trombone specialty and plays all instruments. He is known as "Sager, the Hobo." Last but not least Mrs. Lowe, the manager and producer, is ever cleaning with her dramatic work and singing "That Fussy Rag." J. LEUBRIE HILL AND COMPANY, OMAHA, NEB J. Leubrie Hill and his company of colored stars, who have been touring the east and middle west during the present theatrical season, have been playing in the park for half of the past week. To merely mention the financial success and say nothing about other occurrences would be an injustice to the citizens of the town. The west is the home of the liberal arts, the center of the city which first received the appellation "God's Own Country." At present there lives in Omaha a Mr. Jack Broomfield, who was formerly a partner to Mr. Hill. Mr. Broomfield and his father, Billy Broomfield, are the owners of the Midway" a resort in a Chinese American cafe, an amusement THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER hall and several suites of private rooms. It is one of the greatest sporting places in the world owned by colored; and is as well as the park west and middle west as the Pekin is in the east and middle west. On the arrival of the company at the Omaha hotel for the morning, they were met by Mr. Brownhill, placed two large forty horsepower touring cars at their service. One of these, immediately at the disposal, was placed immediately at the disposal, during his stay in the city. The second car was placed at the disposal of Mr. secretary and other principals of the show, and the troupe was most lavishly entertained in the entire three days they were in town. Jimmie Lewis, a former New York boy, was the most pleasant for Reilly Gibson. The striking ban, who is now so successfully filling the role of Jasep Green, recently vacated by Louis Chell. Messrs. Broomfield and Crutchfield gave a most elaborate dinner to half the company. A anything of its kind before attempted, entire tour has the company met with the cordial hospitality and generosity which they were accorded in Omaha. Brownhill is so entertaining, entertainers and Billy Crutchfield worthy associate. OLLIE LEONARD CHATTANOOGA, TENN. A Well-Observed Easter. Special to THE FREEMAN. WAYCROSS, GA. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN much, and if at any further date you should desire a Freeman call at Jackson's barber shop, Second street and First avenue east, or at the Milwaukee depot....The Freeman call at Jackson's last Monday and returned Tuesday.... Prof. Jackson's orchestra furnished music last Friday night for a white banquet last Monday at Montrose hotel, Mr. M. E. La Rentze at Marion Monday business....Miss Mae Verden of Anamosa visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brown of Stone City last Sunday. Miss Verden also enlisted a birthday and received a shower of greetings from the relatives....The South Bend Sextette gave an entertainment at the white Baptist Church of West Cedar Rapids, Tuesday, and had a crowd. They showed a method of baptism Wednesday. They are making a great hit every where they stop....Mr. Sims, station master of the Chicago & Milwaukee depot, has instilled a first-class news station and a deputy. The Freeman will be on sale there....The Allen Christian Endeavor gave splendid Easter program Sunday evening the service was in charge of Mrs. Lucas. Song—"Holy, Holy, Holy"—Congregation Invocation ... Holy, Holy, Holy Invocation address—"Press"—Ferrie, Ferrie Duet ... Mr. and G. T. Yler Reading—"Easter Eggs"—Forest Martin Violin Solo ... Misses Harrison "Easter in Africa" ... Mrs. A. G. Jackson Ladies Quartet—Misses Helen and Fern Invitations ... Misses Harrison and Lucas Reading ... Thrilling J. A. Durrough Reading ..... Mrs. Fanny Hawkins Instrumental Duet, Mayo and Mrs. Perkins Selections ..... Mrs. Della Marshall Remarks "Incident of the World's Brightest Day" ..... Pastor Mrs. Lucas provided Easter eggs for the Junior Enclaveers. Rev. Wm. B. Lowry of Port William, visiting his mother in this city, who is ill. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Stakes, of Birmingham, has joined us as a resident. ..... The automobiles owned by Mr. V. H. Harris and Mr. R. A. will just be a card for the city, in which they will be controlled by colored men—The Hot Springs Echo will soon cooperate with the Arkansas Review Publishing Company. A few more share left. Make haste. Mr. R. A. will be the manager, Hot Springs, Ark. ..... The Eastern Star have let the contract for a $5,000 Masonic Temple here, to be erected by Mr. V. Pritchard, one of our promising students. He will be the manager, Hot Springs, which convenes every Monday, is a great good from their pulpits. ..... The Easter exercises are grand at Cottrell Chapel church, C. M. E. Our pastor, Mr. V. Pritchard, our pastor, its success. ..... Compliments due to the Dodge Industrial Association for its progress, being about three months old and having about three thousand members. It owned and controlled by Negroes. Tostada Phillips, president. L. F. A. taurer, president; J. L. Perry, secretary and manager. J. R. Terres, of McKennay, Tex. was in for a few days. ..... The Negro of the South are not all asleep on the "grand pa" clause. LA PLACE, LA. Special to THE FREEMAN. A delightful oyster supper was served at the residence of Prof. E. Augustus in honor of Miss Ethel M. Prechail, of 1433 Bunnelton College, and the following were present: Miss Coin Mizell and Messrs. M. A. and D. C. Goins Mizell and Messrs. M. A. and D. C. Goins Alexander La. He is a Saturday for Alexandria La. He is a nice Knights of Pythias convention. . . . The Goins Brothers are doing a nice business in La Place with their pressing shop. They are also doing a nice business in Coins, pastor of St. Paul church, Morrow I. SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzes selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write notes for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC GOMPANY 3025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. WANTED First class acts of all kinds. Costumes and reference necessary. Good novelty acts of recog nized ability can find work here. State salary and paraphrase in first letter. Address JULIUS SEALS, Lyre Theaters, Thirteenth and Walnut streets, 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. PETER H. HARRIS L. H. REID. Prep. While in the city stop at the Reid House, the only first class house in the city. Caters to the sporting and theatrical professions. Prices reasonable. Strangers always made welcome. COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE. State of Indiana, Marion County, ss. State of Indiana, Marion County, in the State of Indiana. Arthur R. Williams vs. Ida Williams No. 83355. Complaint, divorce. In March, 1911, the above named plaintiff, by his attorneys, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Marion County, in the State of Indiana, his attorney, Augustine F. Fendell, defendant. Ida Williams, and the said plaintiff having also filed in said clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, is not a resident of the State of Indiana, is not a resident of the State of Indiana, said cause is for divorce and said defendant is a necessary party thereto, and whereas said plaintiff have complained that the required defendant to appear in Court, and answer or demur thereto on the 29th day of May, 1911. Ida Williams, said Court, said defendant last above named is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of complaint against her, and that unless she appear and answer or demur on the 29th day of May, 1911, the same being the 25th judicial day of a term of Court, to be begun and held at the Indianapolis on the 1st Monday in May, complaint and the matters and things therein contained and alleged, will be heard and determined in her absence. F. C. Riley, Attorney for Plaintiff. PURC TRADE MARK Quality Food Saratoga Chips, Peanut Butter, Spiced Beets, Honey Opening Mon SUMMER ENGAG Russell-Owens-B At Ocmulgee Park Theatre, Macon, Ga., in a re Bob Russell, Billy Ow WAN Forty performers—Florida Blossum Co.—male & S. Performers whose applications not to will carry a two-car show this season. Contrast DOUGLASS & WORTHEY, 361 Fourth Street. WAN Good performers to open Pekin Theatre. Don't write if you have played Memphis D. Lee, Mgr., 98 S. Fourth St., Memphis Coming to You THE GREAT A. G. ALLEN The Show that has Mac Opening for first class musicians and doubling in brass preferred. Sala all you can do in first letter. Addr GEORGE W. Mail forwarded each day to show. Look! Savoy Theatre, Memphis, T. Springs, Ark.; Royal Palm The U Theatre, Vicksburg, Miss. Twelve to twenty weeks work to first class less. WANTED—Three first class producers, 100 can work in Stock, for Fred. A. Barrasso's "GROWING EVERY DAY." The only managed houses. Write to day for a long engagement. Fred. A. Barrasso, Majestic Theatre, The New Continuous Vaudeville FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA Want to hear from Grand Amusem 3110-12 S. State St., Puritana TRADE MARK Quality Food Products Butter, Spiced Beets, Horseradish, Mustard. ag Monday, April SUMMER ENGAGEMENT OF THE Cell-Owens-Brooks St. Theatre, Macon, Ga., in a reportoire of original M. Russell, Billy Owens, Marion. ANTE Florida Blossum Co.—male and female musicians applications were not answered, write again this season. Contract jumpers and booze BAY, 361 Fourth Street, Macon, Ga. ANTE open Pekin Theatre, April 1. Six t have played Memphis. T. D. Caradio Fourth St., Memphis, Tenn. g to Your City BET A. G. ALLEN'S FAMOUS Show that has Made all the Songs class musicians and performers a is preferred. Salary sure. We first letter. Address GREGE W. QUINE, each day to show. Hazel look! Look! There, Memphis, Tenn.; Mystic Royal Palm Theatre, Greenville Ricksburg, Miss. weeks work to first class performers who can first class producers, 100 first class acts of all M. A. Barrasso's Tri-State C DAY." The only manager in the South who can for a long engagement. I pay all transportation. Barrasso, General Esthetic Theatre, Hot Springs, New Gr ulous Vaudeville, Moving THE IN AMERICA BUILT FOR CO to hear from all color Amusement Con State St., - - Chi Puritana TRADE MARK Quality Food Products Opening Monday, April 17th Russell-Owens-Brooks Stock Co. At Oculgnee Park Theatre, Macon, Ga., in a reportoire of original Musical Comedy, Faroes. Bob Russell, Billy Owens, Marion Brooks. WANTED! Forty performers—Florida Blossum Co.—male and female musicians who double B. & O. or B. & S. Performers whose applications were not answered, write again. there were reasons. We will carry a two-car show this season. Contract jumpers and boozers save stamps. Address DOUGLASS & WORTHEY, 961 Fourth Street, Macon, Ga. 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. 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. Look! Look! Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn.; Mystic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark.; Royal Palm Theatre, Greenville, Miss.; Amusso U Theatre, Vicksburg, Miss. Twelve to twenty weeks work to first class performers who can work to first class audien ces. WANTED—Three first class producers, 100 first class acts of all kinds. Prefer people who can work in Stock, for Fred. A. Barrasso's Tri-State Circuit Fred. A. Barrasso's Tri-State Circuit, "GROWING EVERY DAY." The only manager in the South who controls and owns all of his houses. Write to day for a long engagement. I pay all transportation after joining. Address Fred. A. Barrasso, General Manager, Majestic Theatre, Hot Springs, Ark. The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures FINEST THEATRE IN AMERICA BUILT FOR COLORED PEOPLE Want to hear from all colored acts Grand Amusement Company 3110-12 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois ..RIGHT NOW.. You Can Play From 4 to 5 w Globe Theatre, J Two Shows Nightly, N in first letter. Frank Crowd, Own MRS. CORDELIA McCLAIN, Producer and S Jacksonville LAST The following people GEORGIA BLACK & TANS AND BR (Under Canvas, Traveling Will please report imme Columbus, Mortar Kimbrough, Willie Kimbrough, Brown, Ernest White, Ernest Green, Jo Nelson, Ida Meade, Quaker Brown, Kave Band and Orchestra. WANTED—To enlarge Band and Altos, 2 Tubas, 2 Slide Trombones, 3 V wire. No time for useless correspondence. EDWARD H. GRU Can Play You From 4 to 5 weeks at the Theatre, Jacksonville Shows Nightly, No Matinees. St in first letter. Write or wire Crowd, Owner and M CLAIN, Producer and Stage Director. LA Jacksonville, Florida. FIRST CALL the following people engaged for & TANS AND BRYANT'S FAMOUS Canvas, Traveling in our Own Palace the report immediately for me Columbus, Georgia: Willie Kimbrough, Henry Hall, Clie Ernest Green, Johnnie King, Clay Quaker Brown, Kavellar Bryson and R enlarge Band and Orchestra: 4 Co side Trombones, 3 Violias, 1 Double seless correspondence. Address RD H. GRUZARD, Ma Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. Two Shows Nightly, No Matinees. State all in first letter. Write or wire Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, MRS. CORDELIA McCLAIN, Producer and Stage Director. LAURA MOSS, Assistant Jacksonville, Florida. LAST CALL! Mortar Kimbrough, Willie Kimbrough, Henry Hall, Claiborne White, Billy Brown, Ernest White, Ernest Green, Johnnie King, Claud Alexander, Nellie Nelson, Ida Meade, Quaker Brown, Kavellar Bryson and Prof. Sims' Challenge Band and Orchestra. **WANTED—To enlarge Band and Orchestra:** 4 Cornets, 4 Clarinets, 3 Alto, 2 Tubas, 2 Slide Trombones, 3 Violins, 1 Double Bass. Must join on wire. No time for useless correspondence. Address. Columbus, Georgia. --- A. H. H. In the Field of Sport. A. "BUG'S" DREAM A baseball bug woke from a restful sleep. An awakened: That was a honey dream, I wish that I might keep', I dreamed that I gate man said I didn't have to pay for admission to the ball park every day. The soda man said: "You've bought me for these many seasons, and now I'll make it up to you—for just that simple reason', Bet O. Ala, came to earth and found there my one awake. There no one's conscience troubling him, just a baseball fake. Logan. SPORTING NEWS. the winners of Ad Wolgast, champion highlight, up to date have been $54, 600. The Pekin Tigers, of Cleveland, O, opened the season April 24 and 25, with the Pittsburgh Union Giants. The Piqua Cubs, a colored baseball home or abroad. O, is open for games at one and dates for the full season. Address, Lipp & Green, managers, care George Bowles, 305 Wayne street, Piqua, O. Norman Selby (Kid McCoy), the former punisher, is worth just $60, and has debts of $21,470, according to a voluntary petition in bankruptcy held in New York. The value of $50 is included. The remaining $10 is given as cash on hand. The schedule of batting includes $2,000 for rent, the $4,150 boat and repairs thereto, and $3,300 borrowed money and outstanding notes. it took Joe Jeannette nine rounds to finish A Kubik, the Michigan wonder at the National portfolios, and the Michigan Nassau had the better of a show right which should have endled long it did. Jeannette was the aggressor and forced his opponent at all stages. Both fighters were well prepared, came up, but were menugued to hand a sword to the jaw, which had a smooth steam behind it to floor Kubik, who tried to rise again but could not. The Buffalo Giants will start the season home of the fastest teams in Western New York, and will open the season on May 14, with the teams on trials at N.Y. The Buffalo Giants will leave Buffalo on June 15 and play all through Pennsylvania and then through Canada. The Buffalo Giants are fast filling up their schedule for the season. Any time they need to be quick, Address.W. Bright, 167 Elm street. Willie Lewis, Young Loughrey and Sunny Smith, American fighters, were successful in signing up with fighters before wubs here. Lewis will meet Dixie Kid, the Negro American fighters, for twenty rounds of Philadelphia, for twenty rounds on April 26, and Smith will meet Hariet Plet, the French lightweight, for twenty rounds in two weeks between Harriet and the last Leo Houck, the midweight, scheduled for next Saturday night, has been postponed until May 3. SAN FRANCISCO—Jack Johnson, heavyweight champion, who has completed a twenty-five days' sentence in the county jail for rockless speeding, is suffering from an acute attack of stomach trouble. The big fellow had been confined. It was that big dinner I didn't get on Easter Sunday that caused it." declared Johnson. "The judge told me I would be paroled on Sunday and after I had made all arrangements for a big celebration the skier stood for any such orders from the court." GOODGAME, OF WEST BADEN THE SRUDELDS, PITCHES A NO-HIT GAME AGAINST PLUTOS. WEST BADEN, IND. — John Goodgame, of Tallahassee College, new recruit of the Sprurels and a young ball player of about 17 in one of the best gunnies seen at Pluto Park. Goodgame struck out eleven men and gave one base on balls. There was not even a scratch hit. He was invincible. Baden. 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 — LINE UP OF RANCH 101 AT AU- GUSTA, GA. R. Pitts, first base; S. Rickson, right fielder; C. Allen, second base; R. Minus, third base; E. Heath, third base; E. Thurman, left field; A. Field, pitcher; E. Mabry, catcher. Game played with Columbus Regulars on Stars of the game, Heath, known as Warner, and Williams. Wagner one three-hitter, Williams, home run in second day game. Williams A SLUGGING MATCH. The Boys Have At It—Spectators De- lighted at Ad丘acu, Kv. (By J. J. Amos.) That sparing match at the Tennessee street skating rink Wednesday night of last week was quite interesting. 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LANGFORD MAH GOODNESS BUT THAT SMOKE IS FAST JOHNSON LOOKING FOR AMOTHER WORLD TO CO MOWER ROY L. BURKNER BY HAROLD C. McGATH. Dowe, in the fifth Field's put one on Dowe's head just above the right eye. Dowe took it just as easy. It was said some one in the audience that a blow from the right hand would have been equally effective contestants are warm now? The latter point of fifth, Dowe let Fields have one of his left wings that rested on Fields' ribs. Fields wiped down, but rose before his last count. Field that was not feeling like laughing, that Dowe did tickle his ribs. In the beginning of this tistular contest Fields wore a tender, lovely smile, but before the eighth hour that same old had vanished. In the sixth round Fields a few loose blows or fouls and, while almost completely exhausted and disabled the powerful opponent, Dowe put one under Fields' nose down. After Referee Trogs count Fields still down, showing that he required more than standing room. George Dowe was a victorious and as a real Kentuckian, with dignity...Get the Freeman from John Amos, 1063 North Seventh street. HARRISON AGAINST REVIVAL OF BOXING. CHICAGO—Simultaneous with the set back given the prospects for boxing in Illinois at Springfield, Mayor Harrison out flat-footed against the allowing such a bill as is now before the legislature passes. Harrison takes the stand that the sport is in full State form and present and until such a change was there during his administration. Harrison also announced that the lid was clamped and that it would remain there as the State law concerning boxing is in force. HONORS EVEN. Atlanta Deppins and Dixie Stars. MOBILE, ALA.—The Atlanta Depths and Dixie Stars played a series of four games in this city at Dixie Park, of which the honors were equally divided. Mr. W. Avery, business manager of the Atlanta, had about 140 games scheduled for this season. The boys showed up in good shape. Mr. Dave Johnson has been added to the staff of the Dixie Stars, being given a position by the management. Emanue Hendricks did a clever piece of scoring from second on an infield reach, reaching home safely on the fade away slide while the ball was still in play. PLUTOS Break Even With the Louisville Cubs at French Lick. The Pluto baseball team broke even in Louisville Sunday. The Cubs won Sunday's game by a score of 13 to 5. The game was the best of the game. The Plutos redeemed tensely by coming back Monday and defeating the Cubs by a score of 12 to 3. The hitting of Higbee and O'Nell was the feature in Monday's game. Higbee getted two hits and two doubles. Nell and Oliver; pitchers, Higbee, Stevenson and Williams; first base, McAdo; second base, Toney; third base, Hanna; short stop, Sutton; left field, Jones; cen- ters, Brennan; third base, McAdo. We would like to hear from all first-class teams, A. B. C's preferred, L. Griff. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Bud Davis, one of the oldest players of the Mobile, Ala., club, has not been in the game since the contest with the Kansas City Giants owing to illness. He is playing again, holding down second base or short stop. The fans are looking for him. The club is getting in good shape. We have in our city at present the Brooklyn Giants to play the Klothers Red Sox. The games are postponed until Saturday. The Reds are very strong at the present time with two new star pitchers. We are open to all first-class teams. We have met the Foster's American Giants and have met the Royal Giants. Hoping to hear from all teams desiring to visit the vapor city. KLOTHER VS. BROOKLYN GIANTS HOT SPRINGS, ARK—The weather was very unfavorable at the beginning of the week, but finally good weather came. The games were played beefore very good crowds and the park was fast. The short-stop for Brooklyn was the star of the At Majestic Hot Springs, Ark.: Mr. Oscar Carter, Estella Hams, Buddy McMee, Billy Fisher, Laura Smith, May & Mey, Billy Earthquake, Dave Perdue and others. A cool and enjoyable time can be found at musical garden owned by Lockhart, Lockhart. BASEBALL IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH The St. Lake Occidentals (champions of Utah and intermountain region) defeated the Salt Lake State League team Sunday, April 16, by the score of 6 to 3. "Circus" the occidentals, and the held the heavy hitting leaguers to seven scattered hits, while the Occidentals gathered eleven hits off of Fred Annis (former Northwestern league outfielder, now with Salt Lake Club) (white). The features of the game were the brilliant fielding of Hawkins, the Occidentals' third sacker, and the hitting of Robinson, the bear cat on second, who secured three hits and a double in four trips to the plate. The Occidentals are fast rounding into shape, and in another week will be going at top speed. Manager Joe Madden will be the furthest successful progress in the colored baseball world. As the Occidentals is the only colored team playing in a State league (white). Last season they lost the pennant by one game, and the Salt Lake Occidentals in the Utah THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER State League. Our line-up in Sunday's game was as follows: Boss, short stop; Curran, middle base; Foster, field; C Burns, field; field, Black manager and captain, first base; Langley, catcher; Mooney pitcher; Robinson, second base; manager of publice for the Occidentals. KANSAS CITY ROYAL GIANTS WIN FOURTEEN STRAIGHT GAMES. The Kansas City Royal Giants, under the management of G. W. Walden, out of twenty-nine games, lost only nine. Fourth-year starter returned to Little Rock from Hot Springs. The Royals played a double header with Shorter college, and the Baptist Shorter's Boundary showed much more class and put up a swell fight for the honors, the score was 6 to 3 in favor of the Royals. The Royals were scheduled in Memphis for a double-header with the Fay Ave Giants, which club had been greatly strengthened since their first defeat by a Royal Giants. Ruben Schuhman his home town, just mounded for the Royals, with Bolden catching, and who kept a sharp eye on second. While the crowd was very small for the Royal Giants failed to show the class. Scores: Royal Giants 23 Fay Ave Giants 2 Second mound Royal Giants 13 Fay Ave Giants 1 The fans seemed to think that Capt. Shuhman is the right one for the coaching line. THE MEMPHIS TIGERS Went Down Before the St. Louis Giants at Nashville, Tenn. The Memphis Tigers opened up with the St. Louis Giants on April 2nd and 3rd, Capt. Zimmerman and his bunch of fast wonders making a hard struggle, went on to win the game 1-0, and landed on Sunday, April 16th, the Tigers landed the bacon from the Greenwood Giants of Nashville, winning a double header before a crowd of Memphis fans and the Greenwood Giants of Mission missions. All the fans are praising Manager Smith, and think in a week or so he will have his boys in first-class condition and will be in for some games. The score in Sunday's games was 2 to 1 in the Tigers' favor. The Tigers then followed the Nashville boys home and run them down on their opening day at Greenwood Park, 12 to 6. The feature of Sunday's games was for finding the Tigers and not can't run some bases; got six stolen bases in the two games on Captain Bug Rose of Nashville. Look out, Coley, the way are pitching and hitting the big league will be getting two more games in Nashville and then they will return home and prepare for the Cuban Stars on April 21 and 23. Now, the Tigers will be in space in one of your columns for this, and I will send you the adds every Monday. THE FALL CITY GIANTS. Getting Ready for Great Ball—Leading Teams Scheduled. WILL TAKE UP AVIATION. Jack Johnson Selects a New Fad For Coming Season. It is now said that Champion Jack will risk his precious avoiduplies in the flying game. He should beware of the fate of his dog, the gyratory of the population" of the skies that he and his breed breeds. His end was calamitous, to make a long story short. However, his end was no more calamitous than that of his dog, the gyratory of the vading the domain of the bird. The old colored woman said: "God didn't tend it to be dat way." She may be right; she must at any rate, Johnson seems to be honing for something exciting. Ennui is his undoing apparently. He must be up and running, and we were wary of automobile he has figured it out that a will tackle the skies, where no mortal danger lies. To no other mortal, excepting Jack, will it prove dangerous. But Champion is of age and has as much right as anybody else. Here's what's said: "Jack Johnson, world's champion heavy-weight pilgrist, will take up aviation, according to Robert M. Campbell, a representative of the National aviation meet, he held in Kansas City, Mo. this summer. According to Mr. Campbell, Johnson bought a Curtiss biplane three weeks ago and as soon as he finishes his jail sentence, he will go to San Diego, Cal., and take lessons in flying from Glenn Curtiss." Well it is to be hoped that he will set up his business affairs before he goes it alone, the story of the bear and the elephant, the story of the bear is appropriate. The elephant took the bear. eral lessons, before he thought it expedient to give the bear the final tryout. Each of the lessons was dropped from the back of the master's desk, and the bear swooped down swiftly, yet gently, caught on his spreaded pinions and thus he alighted most calmly—it was peaches. The day is on. Up, up soars Mr. Eagle—Mr. Mr. Eagle. The time is up. "Are you ready, Mr. Bear," says the eagle. The bear eat it up. OPs, says he. The "guys" slided "pulled," "pulled," "pulled," on his own "resources." You know the rest—down, down amid the trackless ether as Beezelebub, who made that immortal jump, by the most improved laws of gratitude so many pounds per square inch pressure, accelerated speed and the rest of it. The earth seemed as if glad to receive him; by the most improved laws of gratitude to meet him; it met him with enthusiasm. The eagle swooped down: he made inquiries; asked the bear how he liked flying. The bear said that flying was all right, but it was hell to light. V. M. L. LIMA, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Roy Newman visited relatives and friends last week....Mr. Frank McGee returned to Detroit....Mr. John Thomas Franklin avenue....Mrs. Harrison and were the Easter guests of Mrs. Wobb Harrison, of South Woodland....Mrs. W. Harrison, and sister, Miss Brown, are to visit the Glover attended the district conference this week. His wife acted as delegate from St. Paul A. M. E. church....Capt. P. McCown will lecture at St. Paul A. M. E. church next Sunday in...Mr. Rogers, of Columbus is visiting. Mr. Mitchell desires hear from Kid Hoy, a boy a weeks ago advertised for a match. The advertisement was answered by Mr. Mitchell, but he failed to receive a reply from said friend. You know the reason of his delay answering, you don't see your item in, don't forget to hand it to the reporter next week. MOBILE. ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN. The school of Mrs. A. D. Simington had a very creditable exercise at Emerson Institute Chapel last Friday night, for the children to learn about the children showed up well in recitations, drills and class songs, and the entertainment was a success...Mr. Theodore B. Moore of the at the amusement young men of this city died in April 2010 of illness. Teddy, as he was generally known, was one among the class who have high ideals and interest of the race at heart, and was president of the Broad street High School, an investment of his people, church, school and society. At the time of his death he was in the United States mail service, and was also president of the Broad street High School, an pride in the advancement of progressive methods for his alma mater. The funeral services were held at St. Louis Street Baptist Church, and the family lot at Whistler, Ala. Rev. Joseph Ried, of Sioux City, Ia., and Mr. Commodore Ried, of Chicago, are in the city, being called here on that sad mission of the church. Dan Johnson, formerly pharmacist at the Eagle Drug Store, left the city last week to go into service of the government, having a service examination with a very high mark. His headquarters will be in Birmingham. JACKSONVILLE,ILL. On Monday, April 17, Mallory Brothers furnished excellent music for a reception at Illinois Woman's College (white).... The Wednesday Art Club met recently Mrs. Della Brown and Morton avenue, and royal entertainment Misses Annie Cummings and Jimmie Johnson were representatives at Decatur, recently, of the A. M. E. Church.... Mrs. Austin Carter of East Superior avenue Mrs. Della Brown of Grand Easter ball given in April at Company L hall by the White Lilly Club, was largely attended. The latest dances were introduced. Hannibal, Quincy, Bloomington and Springfield were represented at Company L hall by the Chestnut, assisted by Burghardt Brothers from Greenfield, furnished excellent music. KANSAS CITY, MO. Here's A Tip! The man who buys my hats can af- ford to pay more, but can't find better Hats. LEVINSON STYLE STARTER 37 N. Penn. 41 S. Illinois Featured at all First Class Bars. All First Class Bars. An Especial Favorite at HOOSIER POET Club Room Londres, 10 Cent Cigar. We deliver goods direct to consumers and pay all express charges. Give us a Trial Order. Ed. J. Rauch Cigar Co. - Indianapolis, Ind. Guaranteed Absolutely BETTER THAN THE BEST PurityGinger Ale Imported Style 10 Doz. In Barrel, $7.00 Net. HEPTOL Comp., St. Louis. The dignitaries of the jurisdiction were there and their staff and L. D. Carter, Grand Counseller was there. Covers were one hundred. There was a full attendance on Frank Neal, the famous toastmaster, was there. The monies. G. W. Caron, of St. Louis, Mo., and A. D. Butler, of St. Joseph, Mo., both thirty-third degree members were also evening was spent.... Miss Jessie Herrick, of this city, has gone to Chillicothe 10, spend LEADING BASEBALL CLUBS The Freeman Will Publish Free a List of the Leading Baseball Clubs Each Week—Managers Get Busy. 101 BASEBALL CLUB—J. E. Denton, manager, 101 Hardman avenue, Macon, Ga. KANSAS CITY (KAN) GIANTS—Jack Johnson, manager, 117 W. 6th street. ARGENTA GIANTS — H. H. Williams, manager, 301-303 E. W.ashington avenue, Argenta, Ark. FIREFIGHTERS, ATTNESSES of Louisville, Ky. Pete Walker, manager: booking agent. Address 1001-1003 West Walnut street, Louisville, Ky. SOUTHERN GIANTS — Jim Houston, manager, Meridian, Miss. MAJESTIC WHITE SOCKS - W. H. Newton, manager, 137 Central avenue, Hot Springs, Arkansas ALL CUBANS OF HAVANA CUBA (the Western Team). Nat. C. Strong, business manager, World bldg., New York City CUBAN STARS OF HAVANA CUBA (Eastern Team). Nat. C. Strong, business manager, World bldg., New York City PHILADELPHIA GIANTS OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. Nat. C. Strong, business manager, World bldg., New York City ROYAL GIANTS OF NEW YORK. Nat. C. Strong, business manager, World bldg., New York City. FAST HAVANA STARS. Arthur E. Bean, owner and manager, 104 W. 30th street, Chicago. MEMBERS TIGERS—W. S. Smith, manager, 921 Willoughby street, Memphis, Tennessee. NEW ORLEANS—Frank Walker, manager, 938 Oak street, New Orleans, La. FAYETTE GIANTS—W. S. Hunt, manager, 200 Beale avenue, Memphis, Tennessee. KLOETHE REDS—Dave E. Johnson, manager, 125 Gulpha street, Hot Springs, Arkansas. KANSAS CITY ROYAL GIANTS—Geen. Walden, manager, 1005 McGee street, Kansas City, Mo. THE KEYSTONES—Col. Edw. F. Mitchell, Washington avenue. S. Minneapolis, Minneapolis. THE UNIONS—Dick Garrison, manager, 1006 Wylie avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. FRENCH LICK PLUTOS—Elmer E. FRENCH LICK PLUTOS—Elmer E. FRENCH LICK PLUTOS—Jas. Goldsturter, manager, Chase and Tarrazona streets, Pensacola, Fla. BLACK BRONCHO FEMALE B. B. C.— North Broadway st. St. Louis, Mo. ST. LOUIS GIANTS—Chas. A. Mills, 2309 Chestnut street, St. Louis, MO CHICAGO UNION GIANTS—W. L. Pete, manager, 1411 Grand avenue, Chicago, IL A. B. C.'s—Ran Butler, manager, Fifth District, Northwestern avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. THE ATLANTA DEPPENS — A. B. Speer manager, 546 Decatur street, Atlanta, G. WEST BADEN SRUPDELS—C. I. TAYLOR, manager, West Baden, Ind. CUBAN GIANTS—John M. Bright, manager, 76 Columbia avenue, West Hoboken N. J. BUTTON WONDERS—G. L. NBAL and R. Sailes, managers, 34 East Fourth street, Buxton, Iowa. MONTGOMERY STARS—W. Cobb, manager, 210 Hutchinson street, Montgomery, Ohio THE MAROONS—W. H. Ford, president and manager, 3628 Central avenue, Cleveland, Ohio MOBILE DIXIE STARS—Wm. Benbow, manager, 3628 North Avenue, Louisville, Louisville, CUBS—James, Stringer, manager, Ed. Lancaster, booking 7 agent 616 West Walnut street, Louis- BROWN TENNESSEE RATS—W. A. Brown, manager. Holden, Mo. Oliver, street, Oliver, Mo. 409 Olive street, Ypsilanti, Mi. PEKIN TIGERS—J. C. Morgan, manager. 2242 Scovill street, avenue, O. L. Lager. 1516 Scott street, Little Rock. Ark. LEME MISSURI GIANTS—G Terrell, president; W. J. Ford, manager. 1122 Dodge street, Omaha, Neb. CHICAGO LELAND GIANTS—Beauregard F. Moseley, secretary and treasurer 6221 Halsted street, Chicago, Ill. KIONG BALL CLUB—R. D. Stokes, owner; D. Rosebrough, manager, Columbia, S. C. KANSAS CITY CYCLONES—A. S. Price, manager, 1732 Brooklyn avenue, Kansas City, Mo. TREVILLE DIAMONDS—W. H. Honklin, manager, Gen. Delivery, Starksville, Miss. GREENWOOD GIANTS • Blaine Boyd, manager • $23 second avenue, Nashville, TN COLUMBIA ATHLETICS—S. H. Dunn Amager, 80 E. 7th street, Colum- bia, Tenn TWIN CITY GOPHERS—R. W. Mar- tial Life Buildings, Morgantown, Mn Mrs. Lula Berry, 712 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. will have headquarters at Chicago and Louisville and would like to hear from all managers. Special rates given all clubs this year. Address as above. 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French Organdies, 31 inches wide, white or colored grounds, with high art floral printing, in lilac, pink, yellow and blue, regular price 50c, one day only, 39c. French Marquisette with mercerized stripes, in light and dark blue, tan, pink, gray and heliotrope; 50c quality, one day only, 39c. French Voile, 27 inches wide, white ground with ombre or floral effects, one of the女士的 prettiest fabrics, fabric by the company, 38c. — 2d floor, center, gasket. Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND SOCIETY. W. F. Hines is convalescing. Mr. Harry Ford is much improved. Mrs. Susie Keys is able to be out again. Miss Edith Moore is visiting in Green- field. Mr. J. D. Porter, of French Lick, Ind., is in the city. Miss Mary Tabor, of Chicago, is a guest in the city. Mrs. Ella Jamieson is visiting with her parents in Cairo, Ill. Mr. Harry Mack of Glencoe, Ill., is in the city on business. Mrs. Lucile Gray, of Mt. Vernon, Ind., is visiting in the city. Mr. Clarence tSewart has returned after visiting in Xenia, Ohio. Miss Amanda Wade has returned to her home in Danville, Ill. Mr. Thomas Smith, who has been quite sick, is able to be out. Mrs. Fannie Collins has returned from a pleasant stay in Xenia. Mr. Champ Rice, of West Baden, Ind., was in the city last week. Mr. Jerry Brice is in the city after an absence of three weeks. Mrs. Jessie Turner returned to her home in New Albany last Sunday. Master Charles Bybee has recovered from an attack of the mumps. Mr. James Taylor is quite ill at his home in West Seventeenth steret. Mr. Henry Bruce, of Buffalo, N. Y., was a visitor in the city last week. Mr. John Montgomery, of Franklin, will spend, Sunday with W. H. FIELDing. Miss Etta Clay entertained with an after-theater dinner Tuesday evening. Mrs. Susie Morgan, of Muncie, spent a few days with friends here last week. Miss Bessie Gribbin, of Marion, will spend Sunday with Mrs. J. H. Tucker. Mrs. Greene, of Chicago, was a pleasant caller at the Freeman office this week The Bachelor's Club held a character dance at the Pythian Hall Friday evening. Remember the Charity Ball given for the benefit of Lincoln Hospital, May 1st. Miss Ada Hampton left Thursday morning for Toledo, Ohio, for a two weeks' stay. Mrs. Jessie Saunders entertained at cards Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. Mr. Thomas Moore left Wednesday morning for a few weeks' visit in Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. George Duke, of Frankfort, Ky., are in the city for permanent residence. The Magnolia Club met with Mrs. William Scott, 534 West Eleventh street, Tampa, Florida. Mr. W. J. Stovall, a noted railroad porter, of Chicago, spent a few days here this week. Mr. George Cobbin, of Georgetown, Ky., passed through the city Sunday enroute to Chicago. The Silver Star Concert Company gave the Silver Star Concert Hall all the gave the Zion Baptist church Tuesday night, which FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR. IT'S USE MAKES STUBBORN, HARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT. WRITE FOR TESTIMONIES, TELLING HOW THIS REMARKABLE REMEDY MAKES SHORT, KINKY HAIR GROW LONG AND WAVY. BEST POMADE ON THE MARKET FOR DANDRUFF, ITCHING OF THE SCALP AND FALLING OUT OF THE HAIR. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE, PUT UP IN 25* AND 50* BOTTLES WITH CHARLES FORD'S NAME ON EVERY PACKAGE. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS. IF YOUR DRUGGIST CANNOT SUPPLY YOU, WE WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE, 25¢ LARGE SIZED BOTTLE, 50¢ THE OZONIZED QX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST. DEPT. 57 CHICAGO, ILL. AGENTS WANTED. was very largely attended and was financially a great success. Mrs. Myrtle Hart Frye, of Chicago, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hart. The Womans Improvement Club will meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ben Newman. Mrs. Alice Simmons, of Chicago, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Dora Mack, in Douglas street. Master Robert Hatch, who has been confined to his home with scarlet fever, is much improved. Mrs. Minnie Gates was severely burned about the hands and face last week from a gunshot wound. Mrs. Lillian Baker, in West Twelfth street, is suffering this week with muscular rheumatism. Mrs. Alice Kessie, of Dallas, Tex., will make this city her home. She is the guest of Madam McNairdee. Mrs. Emma Martin and Miss Eunice Clarke, of Dayton, Ohio, spent a few days with relatives last week. Mrs. Caroline Count of Calanthe No. 264 will hold their regular meeting Thursday evening, May 4. Mrs Minnie Scott will be the principal league of Simpson. Chapel Sunday evening. The Mary Campbell Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. Alice Cheatam in Toledo street, next Wednesday. The Charity Ball given for the benefit of Lincoln Hospital, will take place at the New Pythian Castle, May 1st. Mr. Clarence Dumpi is now making his visit to the school, Belle Davis, 919 North West street. Mrs. Nellie Garrett, of Terre Haute, Ind., spent the past week with Mrs. Ellen Lewis, in West Michigan street. Mrs. Cornelius E. Jackson, of Bloomington, Ill., was in the city Saturday enroute from West Baden, Ind., to his home. Mrs. John Cowherd, 743 Center street, who has ben confined to her home for the past weeks, is able to be out again. Miss Annie D. Campbell, of Pembroke, Ky., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ora Lacey, in East Walnut street. The Young Ladies Club will be entertained by Miss Maggie Keeth in West Eleventh street next Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Annie D. Johnson and her three children have gone to Richmond and Berea, Ky., to visit relatives and friends. Mr. W. H. Fielding, the well known baker of this city, will move his place of business to 330 W. Michigan street next week. Mr. James Swope has returned home from Danville, Ky., having been called there on account of the death of his mother and father. Mr. Mrs. Jefferson, in North West street, was hostess to a pink tea party Thursday afternoon in honor of several guests of the city. Mr. Mrs. Jennie Brown, Columbia avenue, received informally Monday afternoon Sixty guests were present and a pleasant afternoon was spent. Ms. Susan Higgins, in Yandes street, enlisted Mr. Higgins. A delicious three-course luncheon was served Dancing was the pastime. The Research Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Beck, in blackford street, and held memorial services for Mrs. Vioia Clark, who died recently. Sunday school is rapidly increasing at Friar's For Mrs. Hebert Headerson in attendance at the Easter services and a good program was rendered. Mr. Henry Bates, of Mobile, Ala., was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday. He departed Wednesday evening for Lexington, Ky., for an indefinite time. The Blue Grass Pleasure Club was royalized Thursday for 938 Superior street, last Friday evening. An excellent lunch was served. Mr. Alexander Walker, 909 Paca street, was called to New Albany Sunday on account of the death of his sister, who had been hospitalized for more than a week. The dance given by the Frau Fran Club last Friday evening was a unique affair. The ladies were gorgeously gowned. One hundred and fifty invited guests were present. Emerson Greathouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Archie Greathouse, is visiting his parents and will soon return to Detroit, Mich., where he is engaged as a musician. Mrs. Estelle Davis of Chicago, arrived in early Saturday as a returned guest of Mrs. W. E. Brown in Senate avenue. Many social functions will be given in her honor. Miss Alice Rolls, of Vincennes, visited Mrs. Mary Rolls and sister, Mrs. Olive Roundtree, returned home with her little niece Halcyon, returned roundtree Sunday. Mrs. Sadie B. Dungey, Grand Worthy Counsellor of the Calanthe Courts of Indiana, and Mrs. Julia Reed, Grand Regis- Mr. Sheppard Richman, who has been in Chicago in the theatrical work for the past two months, was taken ill and was taken to the hospital. He is now confined at the city hospital. Madame C. J. Walker entertained Mrs. Mary E. Washington, of New Albany, state lecturer of the Household of Ruth of Indiana, last Sunday. Among those present were Mrs. Lillian Booker, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henson died at their home in Massachusetts avenue Tuesday morning. The Semper Fidelis Club is holding its meetings weekly. Mrs. Lillian Booker was Lizzie Snell Scott, of Chicago, was called to this city last week owing to the serious illness of her son, Bennie. He died last Sunday night at the home of her family's Vermont St.Interred at Chelsea Hill sheds. Mr. J. B. Schooler, in Martindale avenue, entertained a large number of friends Monday evening. The house was beautifully decorated and colors of pink and white were carried out. A dainty four-course meal was served. Cards were the attractive feature. Dr. Joseph H. Ward, of Ward's Sanitarium, was called to Philadelphia last Monday morning, owing to the serious illness of Mrs. Bell Dunau, sister of John Ward, the doctor he thought he would be home with his patient the latter part of the week. The choir of the Mt. Zion Baptist church announces a musical concert to be given May 11th, for the purpose of purchasing a new book case, and musical supplies. The admission will only be 10c and you will be required to see and hear. Bring along a dime for refreshments. Mrs. A. J. Grubbs, director. The entertainment given by the Ladies Board of Flanner Guild last Thursday is a marriage of Mrs. Ella Peters. Married Life of Today is a Failure, was discussed, was an interesting and enjoyable affair. Mrs.] Estelle presided at the meeting, and the discussion was led by Mrs. Ella Peters. A prize was won by Delta Music for making the best talk in six minutes. MATRIMONY CONSIDERED. A true Christian, wife wanted by a smart, industrius Creole gentleman of height 5 ft. 2 in. Light brown complexion with dark curly hair. Speak French and English. All good girls write this book. Jones, 505 N. Lincoln St., Greensburg, Ind. RECEPTION FOR PROF. W. E. SCOTT. Y. M. C. A. NOTES THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ing to make of next Sunday at Castle Hall. The public is invited and nothing is being left undone to make this a day of historical value to Indianapolis. The book Hall is the place to build, building will be thrown open to the public at 2:45 p. m. The beautiful auditorium will be used for the meeting. Prior to the opening of the doors the members of the audience will meet at the Y. M. C. A. building, corner of Californias streets and with the association colors flying and headed by their own band, will march to the hall, arriving in time of the opening of the meeting proper. Of musical numbers will be consisted of musical numbers will be together with messages of cheer and inspiration from representatives of the State and Central Y. M. C. A. together with prominent citizens. Everybody, male and female, will be to see and hear all that will happen that cannot be written about at this time. An entertainment for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A. will be given at Simpson Palace on Sunday 18 under the direction of Miss Frances Beaty. Every Sunday morning at $ a. m. gends a fine band of men eager to study the Bible for one hour. This Sunday Rev. D. F. White will be the leader, and Caleb will be the subject discussed. Every man is invited. If you are not a member of the Y. M. C. A. now is the time to join. Take out a Summer Membership good to Sept. 15 for $1.00 with use of all privileges, in-room shower baths and gymnasium. Four and one-half months for $1.00 or 50c per month. REV. ROBINSON IN THE CITY. Rev. Dr. J. Francis Robinson, formerly of Indianapolis, now pastor of Hope Chapel A. M. E. Zion church, the third best of that connection in Mobile, Ala., is in the city for a brief stay. The doctor attended congregation Sunday night last at Jones He is in popular demand as preacher of special sermons to various benevolent societies and soon he is to preach the bassaculareate sermon for the Broadway public school, Prof. Caldwell, principal. The doctor is on Mobile, Friday morning. While in the city he was entertained by Hon. George L. Knox, managing editor of the Freeman. SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. NOTES. Rev. Henry W. Tate, D. D., Pastor. The Epworth League, under the presidency of Mrs. J. L. V. Hill, is building up rapidly. The official board have appointed a committee on parsonage site with a goal to purchasing in the future. The annual grate sale will be held in the church will be held the 4th Sunday in October. Mrs. P. A. Tate, returned home Sunday after a three weeks' visit among old friends in Cincinnati. The latest organization is junior choir under the organization of the Epworth League. A. C. Bybee, chorister, Regular services Sunday by the pastor. PHILLIPS CHAPEL COLORED M. E. CHURCH. (Drake and West Streets, J. L. Thompson, pastor; residence, 332 Paca street). Sunday school 9:30 a.m. M. preaching 11 a.m. M. worshiping 11 a.m. Missions will be programd at 3:30 p.m. M. Sunday. A missionary offering will be taken. Nektie social by the Ladies 11 a.m. Prayer by the Ladies 11 a.m. Prayer at Wednesday evening. Rev. J. F. Overton, of Muncie, Ind, was the guest of Rev. Thompson Sunday and preached a very interesting sermon Sunday. Rev. J. W. Osley, pastor C. M. E. church of Covington, Ky., spent the week with his family here. Thompson will open a class for piano lessons at her home, 332 Paca street next week. The Phillips Chapel choir with Prof. Wm. Lewis, organist and Mrs. J. L. Timmons, pastor, is interesting the congregation for music, she is special music second Sunday in May. A shower was tendered the pastor Fri. THE LATE MIKE WELLS. Mike Wells, one of the well known business men of Indianapolis, died at his home last Friday morning after a brief illness. He was 76, of age and had been a citizen of Indianapolis for about fifteen years. He was born at Brownsville, Mo., but lived a life of travel from which city he came to Indianapolis. For a period of more than ten years Michael, as he was familiarly called by his friends, was a member in the commercial activities of Indiana avenue, the famous business thoroughfare or colored folks in the Hoosier metropolis. He was a man liked by all with whom he came in contact. He was not a "big nigger," and never J. B. H. THE LATE MIKE WELLS. aspired to be classed as one. His field was among the naturals, which could逮住 his real friends—friends upon whom he could rely for patronage and allegiance—friends who were what they were and more than make most men "Michael" that his faults, but who of us are there that have not? For his faults we can afford to extend the last memory of silence, and try to remember only the last of the man which has left a host of friends who mourn his loss. While not a church respect for Diety in all permanence, turning down a worthy charity, Let us heape he has found in God a merciful judge. CENTRALIA. ILL. There was a grand baptizing here last Sunday, conducted by Rev. Altison, assisted by A. D. Campbell, of the Second Baptist Church. Sixteen were baptized. The M. E. Zion Church is progressing. Community Church is on Sunday.... Rev. N. J. Medrickin, of the A. M. E. Zion Church of Cairo, stopped here Sunday and Monday.... There was a box supper at the Second Baptist Church and there was a large attendance, and refreshment kinds. Mr. Ed Simpson says there were so many kinds of eatables he tried to get fat. Mr. L. Short was called to Mattoon, Ill., take charge as cook at the Rexford Hotel. He was gone to Champaign, Ill., to work. Mr. C. and granddaughter went to Decatur, Ill., to visit her daughter, last Friday.... Mrs. C. Mosley and Mrs. M. Macklin arrived where they had been visiting. Miss C. has gone to Chicago, Ill., to visit friends. The Do Right Club gave a dance last Saturday night.... Mr. Bob King is on the sunday night. . . Mr. Bob Kinnear last sat sick list. . . Miss Pollice Hester was on the sick list. as week, but is now up again. Early in the day, Ella E. O'Neill oage, and it looks like he will catch a bird soon....The Ladies' Industrial Club met at the home of Mr. A. Hinds one night last week, after transacting their business, etc., refreshments were served and a general good time was had....the promoters are more nervous well tell Centralia there are some few men who seem to be a little jealous of their good work and want to infringe on them, which is unfair. The men are getting up something similar, they say. If their work is good, they must be more anxious to be sooner, they say. They are serious and sincere in their work, and if the men can get up anything better they are welcome to it. It will not cause any hard feeling drives the best team in town, they may be so, but there are many teams here.... The Men's Progressive Club entertained their ladies and the Colored Women's Industrial Club at a reception Wednesday evening, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Euston, who were the owners of the house was effectively decorated in the club colors, royal purple and white. The dining room was converted into a typical flower garden, white and pink carnations, ferns and potted flowers being used. Mugwort was used in an hour, when the guests repaired to the dining room, where the following menu was served: Boullion En Tasse Saratoga Flakes Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake Coffee Mints Those present were Misses Ethel B. Hedgenom, Mabel Williams, Lucy B. Johnson; Mesdames Carrie Campbell, Susie McAllister, Laura Simpson, Annie Ferguson, Ruby Skinner, Ellen Simpson, Lena Cornel, Mozelle Morter; Messrs. Earnest Johnson, Ed Simpson, Fred Hicks, James Slimer, Holly Simpson, Mckinney, Chas, Corneil, Fieldd, Simpson OGDEN, UTAH Special to THE FREEMAN STARKVILLE, MISS: M'COMB. MISS. The reception given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Walker last Friday night, at Mrs. J. H. Walker the mother and father, was beautifully imminent. Prof. A. W. Jones sang a solo, which was greatly appreciated. The bride's party led the march to the table, where Henry James spent Easter in Hammond. ... The Old Folks Concert was repeated last Friday. ... The Easter carnival is said to be the greatest ever seen in McComb. ... Prof. A. W. Jones for his people in the outh. ... What has become of McComb's baseball team? ... Prof. A. W. Right, of the insurance company. ... Prof. A. W. Right, of coming to Mccomb stop at Mrs. Thomas. ... See Prof. Jones for the Freeman. ... Mr. John Crosley has left to make his AT CHICAGO Miss M. Burts has opened a business, dealing in notions, tobacco, candies, ice cream, and kery goods. She has a phone call at 212-300-3200 in Chicago. Give her a call, 2000 Dearborn street. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. The St. Luke A. M. E. Church will conduct their annual May fair beginning May 9 and closing May 16, under the auspices of the Dorsac Sewing Circle. . . The Knights of Pythias and Courts will hold their annual sermon at St. Paul Baptist Church on May 16, and the Miller died on the 23d inst. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery. He being one of our oldest citizens, we feel the loss deeply. . . One of our favorite teachers, Mrs. Cee, has been very ill, but is now re-working. We are grateful that he have departed to join the Forpaugh-Sella show. . . The Knights of Pythias will hold their annual session in East St. Louis. . . The Ladies have organized a W. W. C. A. Club. We are grateful that East St. Louis is progressing rapidly and will be favored in the near future with a colored fire department and officers in blue. We already have four detectives. We are grateful that Y are blessed with numbers of prominent Beautiful Styles, Colors and Shapes. HUTCHINSON'S Walk-Over Boot Shop, 28 N. Penn. St. Bumps and Have no effect on our Trunks, because they are sell one third less than others. Samples in Trunk reformed pledges. Fine Diamonds. 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