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TEACHEAS AND STUDENTS CAN MAKE BIG MONEY DURING THE SUMMER REPRESENTING THE FREEMAN. DON'T DELAY, BUT WRITE TODAY FOR OUR INBUCEMENTS. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS MAY 27 1911 DR. WASHINGTON MADE AN ADDRESS AT EXHIBIT Elected to Membership in the Western Economic Society—Roscoe Conkling Simmons to be in the City-General Notes. Special to THE FREEMAN. Chicago, Ill. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the noted educator, was the Woman of Young Men Christian Association banquet, which was held at the Auditorium Hotel. He was the guest of Mr. Julius Rosenwald, with a party of twelve men, of the Blackstone Hotel. He delivered an address at the Child's Welfare Exhibition, at the later place, he paid a glowing tribute to Provident Hospital and the work being done at that institution. Dr. Washington was the guest of Dr. George C. Hall, was tendered a dinner by the surgeon and also entertained by J. Cary, pastor of Institutional Church. At the banquet at Y. M. C. A., seventy colored men were present. Dr. Washburn, responding, said, "We had a man from Manhattan. He said in part: 'Our whole country is indebted to Chicago. Indebted to the white race; indebted to you for the colored race; indebted to you for the black race; indebted to the magnificent example of generosity which you have set. It is generosity not unbounded by racial or color line. We indebted you your color line. We indebted you your color line for the magnificent guidance in generosity, which you have set for the rest o f the members of our race throughout this country. Sometimes when one belongs to a disadvantage race comes in contact with a disadvantage race, and perhaps I might describe my race, consist, in fact, that when a disadvantage race comes in contact with a superior race, that it gets in contact with the best of that race. So, the Negro in America, if fortunate in the south and in the north, especially in culture, has the privilege of coming in contact with the strongest and best souls of the white race. The little fellows, the weakest and the most vulnerable, interact with an unpopular race or with an unpopular cause. It is so in the South, it is so in the North. The people in the south who are closest to the Negro, who are the most vulnerable, are Southern white people who stand so high in their business life, in their social life, that they are not afraid to let the world see their weakness. And what is true of the South is equally true of the North and other parts of our county. My race, as I often said, has disadvantages as many as we have in our race in this country, for 45 years of age, and sometimes a new race, anything else new, has advantages an older race. We have the advantage of being the future before us, rather behind us." George C. Hall, one of the leading surgeons of the United States, president of the local Business Men's League, and a delegate to the International Peace Conference to Paris, France, a surgeon of the Providence Hospital, and was recently elected to membership in the eastern Economic Society, composed of the leading economists of the state and state Dr. Hall recently attended a banquet to body at Union League Club, and posed tation and membership to this body service in the interest of our nation One of the biggest surprises of the week was the announcement of the establishment in Nashville, Tenn., of a department for the training work in religions and matters, under the auspices of the American Board of Medical Exge. It is of interest to know that the people at the head of this movement are all Southerners, white people, and the entire movement has been initiated by some interested constitute some of the best work in the South. The far-reaching influence of this college cannot be realized by the people by figures or imagination. The Northern member of the executive board is Dr. Geo. Cohen, whose efforts in the uplift of his people in the South are being more and more realized. During Dr. Booker T. Washington's visit here, the distinguished visitor was the guest of Dr. Hal. They were honored by the University of C.A. Curtis Auditorium Hotel, with seventy other representative men. They were the guests of Dr. Hal. Brennand & Co., president of Sears, Boobuck & Co., president of At the Child's Welfare Exhibit conference, Dr. Washington paid Dr. Hall a splendid tribute. It was through Dr. Hall that the Chicagoans are exceedingly proud of such a fine surgeon, citizen and benefactor. The respectable and refined people of Chicago are beginning to sham passing the corner of Thirty-First and State streets. So disgraceful have become the acts of the Chicagoans, girls and women of any clas are taking to the east side instead of the west. Vulgar language of all sorts is heard at this corner thrillations and all kinds of disgrace by men having no manners or respect. It is said that the colored officers of that district, out of respect to the goddess, will make an effort to see that these "dudes" and ill-bred young men are made to "pass on." At no corner downtown or elsewhere, condition is poor, where respectable white had to pass or transfer, no matter how large the crowd. The disgraceful acts, vulgarity and flirtation is what the respectable men and women object to, and that strongly. It has been confidently reported that the property at Thirty-Eighth street and 10th Avenue, the Episcopal Church, has been purchased for the erection of the $150,000 building to be erected for the Southside department of the Young Men's Christian Association. Roscoe Conkling Simons, editor of the New York Age, and one of the most brilliant writers to address to one the Chicago literary societies this summer. Mr. Simmons will be in this section of the country in Auction Number 10, Knights of Pythias, and is expected to stop over in Chicago on his return from the Supreme Lodge, which s to be held at the Temple of the Lord. Mr. Simmons has a wide range of friends here among Pythians and race leaders. It was really amusing to see the Elks on last Sunday, running in homes of people they knew not of, when great sheets of rain came up as they were marching in the barn streets, toward Institutional Church. Some four or five hundred Elks were in line of march, lead by Jesse Cash and the Elks' band. The Elks were dressed in their Prince Albert coats and beaver hats, and they were to overcome the rain that was approaching, and while they were within two blocks of the church, they had to flee to shelter. They got to the church finally, and Rev. Cary preached the sermon. On Monday night they had worse luck. They were to be seven Regiment Armory. They failed to advertise in any of the colored newspapers. They thought the people would follow them without any information, and that they were to give a ball; so this big lodge of hogs had a complete failure, losing $100. . . . The Swastika Club held its third annual literary exercises last Sunday at Olivet Baptist Church. Mr. James A. W. H. a jckson, J. W. Felton, S. S. Bruce, F. S. Black, J. W. Washington, F. S. Black, o p lArn, F. S. Bruce, G. Club, M. S. Lang Williams delivered a fine address. He was very optimistic and plead for higher ideals in all walks of life. Dr. Fisher praised the elks for their excellent care and the Elks for passing his church, playing "rags," carrying with them all kinds of degraded men and women that helped to disgrace the race. After the program the club was the Muni Hotel's Gle Club, was presented with a baton. After the program the club gave a dinner at 7 o'clock at the Dumas Hotel. Mrs. Clara Hutchinson sang a seduction that she possessed a voice of culture and training. Mr. Mundy accompanied Mrs. Hutchinson and also played "Toreda," from the show that she possessed a voice of culture and training. Mr. Mundy served a fine dinner was served. Mr. J. F. Myers is president of the club. Hon. Ed Green Banqueted. Hon. Ed. Green was tendered a banquet on Tuesday night at Mott's Cafe, by some of the many students of Chicago. Nearly 100 men were present, Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams acted as master of ceremonies. Among the speakers were Louis B. Anderson, Attorney Simmons, Attorney Ellis, B. F. Moseley, Dr. O. Holl, Dr. Mior R. J. Jackson, J. Gray Lucas, Col. John R. Marshall, Charles Mason, Oscar De Priest, D. R. Robinson, Mr. Green then told of his work at the legislature. He was present at the best representative the was ever elected from the First legislative district. He was urged to run for senator next primary. A nine-course dinner was served, and it was the grandest affair of its kind tendered a citizens here in many a day. Mr. Holt has returned from St. Louis. Dr. Arthur Bailey Williams is now located at 2829 State street. Hugh Hoskins has opened the Iowa INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1911. ONCE MORE ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` Still on his steady march. Club in a new brick building, at 3161 State street, corner of Thirty-Second. Madame Anita Patti Brown has returned home from her concert tour. Russell and Dago's Buffet is now situated next door to the New Grand Theater. Editor Manning, of Indianapolis, has been spending a few days in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel O. Williams have taken a flat at 527 E. Forty-Second street. The Cherokee Blood Remedy Company has removed their office to 2533 Wabash avenue. The Goodwin Foot Remedy Company, at 55 E. Titry-First street, is having a rush on corn salve. Rollie W. Green, the undertaker, of 3382 State street, has been receiving great praise for his highly improved method of embalming. The Alexia pool and billiard emporium and torsorial parlor is now located at 3123 State street. F. S. Alexander is the proprietor, and his brother is manager. Sylvester Russell, who has been writing the most important editorials on the "Chiltern Fender," will compelled to give up that branch of work for the dramatic field, which will keep him busy. Requiresgard Moseley, manager of the Leland Giants, is a slick manager, and has a large following of white people at all his games. He also issues passes to all prominent colored newspaper men. During the week past Chicago has had a rainy season. The Elks' parade last Sunday made a good show, except navigation was slow, and he had to be ruled out of the procession. The Romania Hotel has been catering successfully to after-theater parties, as Messrs. Swift and McCray are popular entertainers. The United States Buffet is right in the hotel, where James Lurie has the finest quality of wine and champagne. The visit of Booker T. Washington was not only graced by distinguished patronage, but he told the white people at the Child Welfare Exhibit that pigs and goats were more than children; and at the Institutional Church he told the colored people that the Provident Hospital is a needful institute. Mr. Lurie was the guest of Dr. George C. Hall, of 3249 Wabash avenue, and had the use of his automobile to convey him from the hotel at the Auditorium, where he was the principal speaker. S. R. PORTSMOUTH, VA Special to THE FREEMAN. C Baptist church at 3 p. m. last Sunday..... The St. Luke lodge held their annual sermon in Zion Baptist church on Sunday at 8 p. m....The Rev. J. M. Arm- nior of Zion Baptist church, has returned from a week vacation in the mountains. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN John M. Trice, the father of Independent Knights of Gideon order, organizer and founder of the same, died on the 16th and was buried on the 18th with the highest honors of the order. We are grateful to our distinguished citizen, Hon. Nace Dixon, who was vice chief. He is competent for the position. We regret the loss of our supreme chief and will see that Sir J. M. Trice's good work shall follow him in the future. We are grateful to loved leaders we hope and pray to meet him in the sweet bye and bye. SHEFFIELD. ALA. Mrs. J. W. Jenning, Mrs. E. D. Sanders and Mrs. I. E. Knowles, grand lodge members of the R. S. D. of P. are attending the grand lodge in Montgomery, Ala., to the National Sunday School Convention of the Col. Presbyterian church, is attending the convention in Nacogdoches, Texas this week. Rev. N. A. Ellott, of Nacogdoches, with us again. We welcome him back. Rev. Ellott is assisting Rev. Kane of the C. M. E. church in church work.......N. W. Negro Educational Congress last evening for Memphis, to confer with the leading educators of that city relative to getting the governor appoint delegates to the Negro Educational Congress, which is soon to meet either in Chicago or Indianapolis. The majority of the delegates favor Indianapolis. The Presman speak out for it. Mr. Floyd is also a vice president of that organization SPRINGFIELD, TENN. Mrs. Phillis Warfield, of Adams, was in the city last week visiting Mrs. Ella Bryant.....Mr. R. J. Jamerson conducts a visit to the city. He owns a mice residence on Main street of five rooms; and also owns the White City and other valuable buildings in the city. Sunday for Madisonville, Ky, to visit Willie Millo考夫.....Miss Golden Utley, of Hopkinsville, Ky, is visiting her friend, Miss Lena Palmer and Miss Mattie Bonaugh and Mr. R. B. Bonaugh are in the city. We are glad to see our friend, Miss Lena Palmer, is our guest at be his store. Miss Minnie Allen died last week.....Rev. Hampton, pastor of the First Baptist church, will start his work on Sunday. Please correct the ad you published last week. It was Mrs. Sally Eperson, instead of Mrs. Sperson, as you will see who wanted to find her brothers, Willie, James and Alford. EVERGREEN, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN The Mt. Zion Glee Club gave its first concert last Monday. The club was recently organized by the young men of the Sunday school. They sang many old plantation melodies which were of a spiritual nature. They proved to be very effective. They were highly appreciated. Much is expected of the club in the future....The annual May celebration and picture show were given to Castleberry. It is the custom of the Negroes in this part of the country to celebrate the 20th of May for it's the day of all days....Bib Zion has begun to put brick on the ground for their new brick church....Read the Freeman for all Negro news. Leave your subscriptions at Gistny's popular resort. AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REV. LEE'S SILVER JUBILEE HIGHLY OBSERVED NEGRO SOLDIERS AT THE CORONATION Nine Selected Men to Take Part in Parade—W.T. Vernon Urged for Haitian Mission—Dr Furniss May Locate in Bahia. The "silver jubilee" in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of Rev. James H. Lee's pastorate of the Third Baptist Church, was celebrated in imposing style in the spring of 2013. The interesting program was presented each evening and ministers and friends at home and abroad assisted in making the season a brilliant one from beginning to enr. executive committee, to whose pains肋肋 for the year. The jubilee is in the largest measure due, was composed of James H, Coleman, chairman; Miss Ida C. Plummer, first vice-president; Joshua Johnson, second vice-president; assistants, Mrs Harriet Lee, Misses Berry, Mrs Elizabeth Berry, Millburn and Marlon Brown. Perri Frisby and S. D. Milton were capable secretaries. On the closing evening there were represented the following fraternities: F. Good Samaritans, K of F., Ancient Order of Knights of Jerusalem, the Mystic Shrine, True Reformers, Oreder of St. Luke, Household of Ruth and others. Negro Soldiers at King George's Cor- onation The Negro soldiers of the United States Army will be represented at the coronation of King George V in London, England. Nine picked men from the Army War College Detachment, a portion of which is being held in the coronation of the great parade. They will be attached to the command of Major F. S. Foltz, of the 15th Cavalry. The party sails from York on the sea to the colonies, where they are detailed in this book on Sergeant E. Scott, Corporal W. Frierson, Privates William Bailey, W. A. Chaney, S. Wright, Elder Green, J. Rutledge, H. Lefteries and B. D. Price. All are expert witnesses in the tests of skill. The celebration covers the period from June 12 to the 24th, and Sergeant Scott says it is estimated that not less than 120,000 Americans will be in attendance to witness the coronation exercises. High School Commencements The dates and places for the holding of the commencement exercises of the high Armstrong Manual Training School, Howard Theater, June 20, 2 p. m.; M. Street Theater, June 20, 2 p. m.; M. Street Normal School No. 2, Summer Hall, June 21, 10 a. m. Congressman E. L. Taylor, of Ohio, will speak for M. Street other speakers will be announced later. --- Prof. George W. Carver, expert in plant life at Tuskegee Institute, was in the city last week and held an important conference with Hon. James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, and Prof. George W. Carver are both from Iowa, and the Secretary has a high opinion of the scientific attainments of his erstwhile fellow-statesman, and has expressed the same in public addresses and in magazine articles on agricultural subjects. It is stated here that Dr. Henry W. Furniss, Jr., a professor of mission in July, is to locate in Bahia, Brazil, where he will engage in the practice of his profession. Dr. Furniss has always thought well of Bahia and has often extolled it as a land where the people would have an equal opportunity with all other peoples in the battle of life. The News in Brief. During his visit to the eastern conferences, in connection with his attendance upon the meeting of the financial board of the A. M. E. Church in Washington, he met with the president of the Little Rock District, made a profound impression upon all with whom he came into contact. He possesses a pleasing personality, is a powerful gospel speaker, a happy man of dignity and human kindness. Coming to Kansas City with the solid Southwest behind him, Dr. Conner will be one of the tall figures for the Bishop. From assurances that reach him daily, his elevation to the Bench seems practically certain. --- Congressman Martin B. Madden, of the Chicago District, is one of those whose souled friends, the ace who believe in the mission of the office of honesty phrases. He is fond of Rev. A. J. Carey, pastor of the Institutional A. M. E. Church in Chicago, and Dr. Carey, pastor of the North like Mr. Madden. Not long ago, as a testimonial to the worth of the work that Dr. Carey is doing at the Institutional A. M. E. Church, his personal check for a handsome sum, the amount of which we are not at liberty to divulge; but it went into three figures, and the initial figure was higher than one. The men like Mr. Madden are indeed "the salt of the earth." Mrs. Josephine B. Bruce has purchased the 15th street northwest for investment purposes. The purchase price was $5,000. The it is 20x75 feet. Former Register W. T. Vernon is being urged by Senator Curtis and the entire Kansan delegation in Congress for the Haitian mission, the office of Minister H. W. Furnill. A strong fight is being made in behalf of Attorney Albert S. S. White, of Louisville, Ky., whose claims have been denied, in those offices where White is being pressed by Senator W. O. Bradley and the republican members of the Kentucky congressional delegation. A boom of considerable proportions has developed. His favor, assistant Superintendent of Schools, Roscoe A. Maling Bruce. Charles W. Anderson, Ralph W. Tyler and Emmett J. Scott continue to be mentioned for the post. It is understood that he placed in a hurry, which means that every aspirant will be given due consideration before the selection is finally made. There clate Justice W. L. Houston appeared at John Brown University to the Odd Fellows. Deputy Grand Master went to Macon, Ga., to speak, and Assois no dearth of material to choose from. Senator Newlands, of Nevada, went down to Hampton Institute the other day and showed how far behind the times he was by advocating "segregation" as the proper solution of the Negro problem. A movement is on foot to have a statue of John Brown places in the Hall of Fame at the United States Capitol. Mr. John C. Dancy is to lecture Monday evening, May 29, at the wealthy and fashionable John Brown University in Philadelphia. His subject will be "Fifty Years of Racial Achievement." Sunday was Thanksgiving Day among politan A. M. Eley, the secretary Slaughter, editor of the Odd Fellows' journal, was master of ceremonies. It is asserted with confidence that Gen. A. S. Burt, U. S. A. or many years commander of the 25th Infantry, will be a delegate to the next republican national convention. The Mu-So-Lit Club appropriately observed the anniversary of the birth of Paul Lawrence Dunbar at Tre Reformer's hall Tuesday evening. A touching eulogy by Peter Kelly Miller, of Howard University,曼彻斯特-grown ladies were present at this function. The proposition to elect Ira T. Bryant business manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern at Philadelphia and give him a chair in the church. His unselfish offer to serve in this exacting office, in connection with his work at Nashville, without additional salaries, to Christian spirit of the brethren, and to squares with their practical business sense. The North State Improvement and Realty Company is the largest company incorporated for nearly two years and the managers are mostly North Carolinians. Shares are $5. Two houses are owned by the company, and the business is carried on alone, safe and conservative lines. John C. Dancy is president of the company, and the other directors are E. H. Lipscomb, John T. Howe and J. F. Holland. In recognition of the continuous service of Mr. Clark, the E. Clark of 2118 Wyoming Avenue northwest, a wealthy white lady, held a jubilee in honor of her coachman, Edward Brown, and his intelligence. Mr. Brown, an active and intelligent colored man, the employ of Mrs. Clark in 1861. Mr. Brown was the recipient of a purse of money, the mark and members of family and many friends from interested friends. People from out-of-town sent letters and "remembrances." Mrs. Clark was the most notable of its kind that the capital has witnessed in a long time. The political field is dull just now, but it is believed that something will "come off" at an early date. Perhaps the businessmen, the lawyers, the officers of Johnson, Recorder of Deeds, who stands "next" to Postmaster-General Frank Hitchcock, who is still the nominal head of the republican national committee, will give advice and help the work at president Col. Johnson to have unique plans "up his sleeve," which he will unfold at the psychological moment. With Secretary Hilles at the White House, Mr. McCracken, the Treasury, and Postmaster-General Hitchcock watching the situation with a keen eye, there are indications that when the battle opens, the troops will be in fine fettle for the fray. Register and Mrs. J. C. Napier have returned from a pleasant visit to Nashville. The devotion of Congressman Frederick C. Stevens, of Minnesota, to his faithful colored secretary, Mr. | Frederick D. McCracken, was shown in unmistakable stride with appendicitis and operations became necessary. He was taken to Freedmen's Hospital, where Dr. Ballard officiated with marked success. Mr. McCracken was in bed for three weeks, and every day of that period and sometimes twice a day, either Congressman Stevens or his wife call at the hospital, where Mr. McCracken and his choices of flowers, Mr. McCracken has returned to his duties at the Capitol, and the closest relatives could not be happier over his recovery than are Mr. and Mrs. Stev- MT. VERNON. IND. BILOXI. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN The Colored school closed last week. The exerises were held at he school, and the tennis courts were Miss Cella Nelson is home for the summer. Mr. Charles Smith has bought the Miley Hotel. His Friends wish him much success. . . 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She has taken an equal interest in the training of girls in the fine arts and for the fine arts, and is an earnest champion of each, in its place, according to the adaptation of the instruction of the girls in the education of our young women along the higher lines. Miss Moten said, recently: It is unfortunate that there are no female teachers for the white girl; so we at the Normal School make every effort to supply this almost fatal omission. It is so crass; but that we are as graciously polite as we are, without any special training in manners, either of dress, speech, behavior or general social de "I have but one ambition, and that is to have a hand in inaugurating such a school for the colored girl. We are doing well for the serving classes of our school if we have a good term (or, more often), but very little for the 'ruiling classes' (so-called), either male or female. Elegance of manner, diplomacy and knowledge of the polite literature of our country, is essential for the preciation of art, music and the drama, polite conversation, social manners, etc., must be as systematically taught as anything else. The instinct to behave dearly is required, and the behavior is acquired. Some one must take the initiative in this phase of our neglected education and arouse an interest in it that will make it imperative to develop the propriety, as well as paragons of introspective attainments. Since our complex social life demands that there shall be the servers and the served, it is essential that the mistress of the home shall be as the domestic artisan in the kitchen." Esthius Allen University, at Columbia, S. C. is out of debt. "We shall reap in due time, if we faint not by the way," saith the Apostle Paul. Of the appropriation of $1,430,829 for education in Texas, the School for Colored Deaf Mutes receives $2,874.70. Summer schools are to be held at Tuskegee Institute, Hampton Institute, and at the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C. Theodore Roosevelt is a trustee of Tuskegee Institute, and President Taft is a trustee of Howard University. Both believe in the dual system of education for the race. Sage Hall at Cornell College, thaca, N. Y., has been opened to colored board-educated students, after a sharp controversy. President Holmmann is made of the right kind of stuff. Rev. M. W. Gilbert, formerly of New York City, and later pastor of a church at Knoxville, Tennessee, accepted the presidency of the Selma University, a great Baptist College at Selma, Ala., vice Rev. R. T. Pollard, resigned. Curry Institute at Urbana, O., is to have a $10,000 building. A friend has offered to donate $5,000 on condition that the school would raise the other $5,000. A friend has been at work raising the necessary amount. Dr J. H. Difard, president of the board of trustees of the Lees Fund, is of the opinion that foundation schools, to train young colored men in farming and useful trades, would remove a great many of them from the haunts which they occupy in the cities of the South. Judge M. W. Gibbs has given 1,000 volumes as the nucleus of a library now attaining large reports at the M. W. Gibbs High School, at Little Rock, the school where he lives and O. books of description from friends all over the country. Send one you—just as you can. The commencement of the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C., begins May 21. Notable features are the address of Dr. J. E. Shepard to the undergraduates Sunday evening, May 11, and the deliverance of Justice Wendell B. Cox, the Board of Washington, D. C., on the 25th. Prof. B. W, Valentine is the new president of Benedict College at Columbia, S. C. The retiring president, Prof. A. C. Osborne, is eighty years of age, and has given the school efficient service for the college. It is necessary for him to relinquish the work. Benedict College now has an enrollment of 650 students. *** At the recent session of the Laymen's Missionary Movement for colored people, he established an International Mission College for the special training of candidates of all Christian denominations for the mission fields of the world. Prof. C. H. Johnson undertook University, was president and was endorsed for field secretary. Prof. L. B. Moore, dean of Teachers' College, Howard University, urges the advantages of adopting the career of an educator, and calls attention to the fact that the demand for competent teachers is a crucial component of the supply. Good positions have been found for practically all of the graduates of his department at Howard Uni- --- Says the Florida Sentinel: "Howard University is bigger, broader and better since the advent of Booker T. Washington, and it has never before. It is more and more recognized as the seat of the race's highest stands for the race's studiest industrial training. Each has its distinct mission and the "Wizard" silences all critics by of each aspiration, and to be proudly at home in the camps of both. --- The Home and School Association at Washington, D. C., fostered by Dr. Lucy E. Moten, principal of Normal School, was closed a successive season last Friday when Dr. F. pastor of the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian Church, read an excellent paper on "What Shall We Do with the Child?" It was an admirable series of object lessons for students. C. W. Childs has made an excellent presiding officer, and his assistants have given loyal support. Meetings will be resumed in October. . . Prof. John R. Hawkins, president of Kittrell College, Kittrell, N. C., has issued a call to all the college presidents, asking that they meet at Wilberforce University, where they will be intimated pretty strongly that that oratorical "fireworks" will be dispensed with, and that the conference will devote itself, in serious fashion, to the study of the school work, with a view of unifying and perfecting the general school system of the A. M. E. Church. The general board of education of the connection, has approved of such a meeting, and the success be largely attended, as it should be. One of the country's most energetic educators, and to whose fertile mind is due the development of the model system of the model system, Dr. Hollis Annus Frissell; but he is so modest that the general run of people are practically unacquainted with his work. He is so modest into fact the fondest dreams of the late Gen. S. C. Armstrong, and under his guidance Hampton is turning out every woman in the world to be a woman, who will add much to the good THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. citizenship of the nation. Dr. Frissell regards the sending out of Booker T. Washington as Hampton's proudest achievement, and never tires of elucidating the "Wizard of Tusgegee." The legislature of Alabama has made liberal appropriations in aid of the two reformatories conducted in the State—M. Meigs. Aside from this general appropriation the legislature made an especial appropriation of $15,000 for repairs and improvements at the State Normal School in Hampton. The regular appropriation for the State Normal School also goodly sum was seta part for the maintenance of summer schools for the colored people. The regular appropriation for the State Normal School and the A. and M. College, at N.Y. was made. Rev. A. F. Owens, in whom the State officials have absolute confidence, was in constant attendance t the legislature's sessions, and the members advised with them the officers touching the education f the Negro. Selma University Great Dr. Booker T. Washington is a busy man this month. Among many other accomplishments, he attends the annual banquet of the Young Men Christian Association in Chicago, at which scores of the most prominent and important people of Chicago were presided over. Mr. Julius Rosenwald, the millionaire merchant-philanthropist: Mr. John G. Wheeler, the following day. Dr. Wheeler, on the following day, the invitation of Miss S. P. Breckenridge, delivered an address before the Welfare Exhibit meeting. The Tuskegee University Business Men's League came in for a goodly share of the "Wizard's" attention. Later the doctor goes to California to address the International Sunday School convention. Hood Theological Seminary, connected with Livingstone College at Salisbury, N. C., is a beautiful structure, costing about $20,000. An interesting, of the building is a collection of large, framed crayon portraits of all of the Bishops of the Zion church. The living are hung in the outer corridor, while around the interior walls of the assembly hall the deceased prelates are shown. The Carnegie Library, costing $12,500, a gift from Andrew Carnegie, largely through the intercession of Dr. Booker T. Washington, is a fine addition to Livingston's inviting campus. It is very gratifying to the authorities that this school owns one of the most level and attractive tracts of land in the state of North Carolina and that it lies within the most desirable residence section of Salisbury, adjoining the estates of some of the wealthiest and most aristocratic families in the South. There is never a ripple of trouble, and the leading whites of the town point to Livingstone as one of their proudest possessions. McCOMB, MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN It was sad to learn of the trouble of Mr. L. Burlock, as he was cut by his own brothers; we hope it won't occur again. Little Estelle Van Tate was taken to the hospital for serious for quite a while, but is better this week. Miss Bessie Balged is quite she. She has the sympathy of her many friends. Mr. Burlock will week for New Orleans to have an operation performed. We hope he will get along all right. . . . The revival is getting along fine. We have preached last week. Our city will go to work the next week, the State Board of Calanthe will convene in our city; throw our doors open to welcome them. Dr. W. A. Scott is president, and with such guests, we will be able to welcome him. He is one of the ablest men we have in our state. We will be proud to welcome the courts. . . . Mr. Steven Lowe left last week to make his home in Chicago, IL, and to attend a young man. We hope him success and ask him not to forget us, for if we are down South we are in the land of the living. We must attend a commencement at All-Corn. . . . Mr. Henry James spent last Monday In Jackson, James spent last Monday and wife were in the city last week. Miss Nannie Conley will leave for Mobile next week, to take part in the exercises... Miss Auston and Miss Mammie are areas with each of the people. The girls get ready for commencement. The home musical which will be rendered at the home of Mrs. William Gemms for the benefit of the Y. M. C. A., with Prof. John Jones. In the evening, he said will be a grand affair. Miss Foster Berry and others are arranging the program for the musical at Mrs. Gemms residence... Oh, for the time of the event, the project will come off in July. Prof. W. Jones is going to give a beautiful parlor lamp, a chair and hair comb to the young lady getting the biggest number of her name. On the 24th, for Whitts to we have lected Mrs. Greene; for Baire town, Miss Leler Forten Berry; for Aljars, Miss Carrie Vroenowd. We will select others for the event to visit our race paper all around and about us. I feel that when these ladies come to their own race with their own paper they will win; for it is only five cents, and you can get it up with some new news and news from all parts of the world together we rise, divided we fall. Prof. Jones will lecture soon on the Freeman contest. Firends, read The International, and about us will have a new and about you. We have Miss Allerther Smith as the contest winner in Norefield. We will speak of others soon. Mr. Sennie Ratliffe and Miss Lilly Forten Berry attended the event daily party. Prof. Jones was in Norefield on business. We feel that Baston has lost a fine young man. Prof. Jones is to stay. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Isabelle Blue, one of our sweet young ladies, will be crowned queen at the May day vote May 30 at Co. L. Hall, Kimbreewe received over 100 votes and Vivian Reed also received a number of votes.....George Young, one of our best athletes of the city, broke the record two times for free gold medals, Mrs. Henry Powers is one of this writing. Her many friends are glad to hear it....Mrs. Hester Brown, of E. Chamber street, does not seem to improve much. Mrs. James bedding left recently with Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Buck Wilson and also Mrs. Josephine Butler continues poorly....Mr. W. M. Parish of S. Main street, is slowly improving from his illness....W. W. Walker, of S. Main street, recently with Miss Nettie Young, of Mt. rion street....The strawberry social given May 12 at the Second Baptist church was fairly well attended....The concert at Mt. rion was largely attended and a good success. Everyone on the program did well. OGDEN, UTAH. Special to THE FREEMAN Rev. T. L. Scott, the evangelist who has been conducting a revival here for two weeks, closed his services Sunday to the church. He was successful to the church, eleven seconds, having added a wonderful man. No man could have accomplished what he did in such a short time without having God with him. A new financial collection was a record breaker. The financial collection was a record breaker. Trinidad, Colo, where he expected to go with a new one another revival. May God go with Rev. Scott, and may such men as are in the new house, prospere and live long to do the will of God. City Quintette company, composed of Messrs. R. Lebow, F. Jamison, A. Goff and G. H. Williams, I. Clash is at the cium of the week, and say, you talk about hit; they have not, else but a hit. They keep you laughing. The time they appear on the stage until they go off. They have had quite a success. On this time the other of the northwest, on Fisher's circuit. They are directing to go on the Orpheum circuit in the future. They have been exceedingly successful this season and drew S. R. O. house, at every stand... Mr. Oscar John, who is the first of the first, is in the work. Mr. W. A. Ellis, who has been in our city for a few days, is leaving for Seattle. Wash. where he expects to go on a new tour. Mr. B. F. Shaw is still holding his own. Mr. B. F. on, well, that's what they all say. Read BEFORE USING The Freeman and you will be able to keep up.....The Freeman can be had Monday of each week at Mr. Oscar Johnson's tailor shop, also at Mr. Anderson Kyle's barber shop, 153 Twenty-fifth street, New York, NY. Mr. S. L. Willis, who has been confined in the De hospital, has been moved home. Mr. Willis is improving nicely. DEATH OF REV. DR. PARRISH AT BOSTON. Rev. Lee Conrad Parrish, pastor of the Zion Baptist church of Lynn, Mass., husband of Mme L. C. Parrish, of Boston, Mass., the well known wig maker, died native home, whither he had gone in an effort to regain his health, and was buried from the Old 12th Baptist church of Boston, of which the deceased was a member, Parrish had been prominent among the Baptist clergy of Massachusetts, nearly ten years of which time was spent pastor of the Zion Baptist church of Lynn, Mass., the first church filled the large space reserved for them at the 12th Baptist church. For several years Dr. Parrish was president of the Colonial Baptist Convention of Boston, Mass., the first church in its history Conference of Boston and vicinity. Nearly every church in the convention was represented by its pastor at the services. The services were conducted by Rev. M. A. Church, pastor of the M.A. church. The ordination was delivered by Rev. Jesse Harrell, pastor of the Union Baptist church, Cambridge, Mass. The following pastors took part in the services: Rev. S. Smith, pastor of Presidence, R. J. R. Dennis of Norwich, Conn.; Rev. John L. Davis, of Malden, Mass.; Rev. Dr. Wm. Wade Ryan, of West Newton, Mass.; Rev. Carey, of Lynn, Mass.; Revs. A. W. Adams, Samuel Comfort and J. Horatio Carter, of Boston. Is Your Hair Short? Have you Tetter Eczema ? Does your Scalp Itch ? Have you More than a Normal Amount of Dandruff ? If so write for MME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER which Postively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling out and Starts it at once to Growing. These Remedies are Manufactured only by THE WALKER MFG. CO. 638 N. WEST ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. A Six Weeks' Trial Treatment sent to any Address by Mail for $1.70 Make all Money Orders Payable to Mme. C. J. Walker. Send Stamps for Replies. AGENTS WANTED. Write for Terms Agents. A NEW ORDER. The William Goats at Chicago, III. Just a line to inform you and our many friends that we are still in the field. Since you last heard from us, we have invited all of our longtime members our organization viz. 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We are all in effect, which is at the service of the members at all times; also a telephone and are in touch with all agents and have beenpromoted to the position of Messenger. At our last meeting Meerss. Robt. T. Motts, Hon. J. E. Green, Sarker, Jesse Shipp, W. H. Smith, G. L. Knox, Elwood C. Knox and Chas. Small were made auxiliary members. Due notices of all will be available at the very earliest possible convenience. Puritana TRADE MARK Furniture Economy Our Store is economically arranged and run. Our stock is the best. Our prices are lowest, and then We Extend Liberal Credit, And we don't raise the price either—strictly cash prices on everything. Come and make us prove what we say. Agents for Jewel Stoves and Ranges. L.D. TYLER & CO. 35, 37, 39 N. Capitol Ave. "Just Around the Corner." Our present and Honorable Champion of the world, Jack Johnson, was also made an honorary member. ARaddress 2708 State St. Chicago. TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to the FREEMAN. The International Conference of the M. S. and the New York City, the two leading social organizations of this city. The same resulted in the first of the two majorly a score of five to three. A good nature-related rival exists between the two organizations. The M. S. L's having demonstrated their superiority in football, and the overall business of the United States. The two took to their laurels. The batteries were: M. S. L. Brawley and A. Gray; Eureka, C. Gray and G. Gray. A. T. Tagget, P. M. C. G. Y. O. F. had them annual sermon preached at the M. S. E. Zion church last Sunday. Messrs. James Hardy, Wm. Colin and Jno. Hall, of Bir-ingham, agent last Sunday in Euscalหอม, and guest of the K. L. Club of Frank Taylor went up to Birmingham last week to attend the musical given by Suskegee Institute band. Messrs. Thos. Ferguson and G. G. B. Bawley tended the dist. grand tabernacle of the G. G. A. O. of Love and Charity at Passagonid. Miss. last week. They report a very vigorous event. The E. Haugh was called a Dist. Grand Treasurer. Miss Ellen Gatewood, a teacher in the city schools, returned to her home in Mobile last Sunday. A recent report of the M. S. L. Brawley, "Chicago for the city of this city last Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Wright. A most enchanted event was sent to Mr. Michael Taylor was initiated into the M. S. L. Club last Wednesday night. The Freeman can be procured each week from W. Bangs's Miss Garrot has returned home to Montgomery City. The most recent is the city school for the past year. Unquestioned Security A large capital stock fully paid and unimpaired, and a large earned surplus constitute the best possible security that any company can offer. The oldest, largest and strongest in the state, has a paid up and unpaid capital of one million dollars and earned surplus of five hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars, which stands as a protection for your deposits. 8 per cent. paid. THE SAFE RATE LIMA, OHIO Several people from Kenton and Beliefaette attended the Odd Fellows sermon last Sunday. The chapters from these two cities were represented... Among the new enterprises engaged in by people of the community, Mr. L. L. Raymer has patented a very handy device for washing high windows and peculiar and difficult tasks requiring a rest to stand on. Mr. L. L. Raymer has made a short visit with relatives and friends—Mothers Day was observed with a fitting program at St. Paul A. M. E. and the Sunday. St. Paul A. M. E. remains very with muscular rhism at the home of hes parents, West Market street...Mr. Thomas Reed spent Sunday at his home in Amra...On the evening of Wednesday, May 17th, occurred Mr. L. L. Raymer and Mr. Chas. Johnson, Rev. Jordan officiled...Mr. Rodgers, of Columbus, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kemp...Mr. Webb Harrison has moved to West High street. 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Get the Washwomen's Special now. Week and sav money by trading with the Scott Grocery Co., 2612 Juliette street.... Messrs. Chas. W. Adams, Charlie Cooper, and John Simmons, and others were summoned from Waxahnia as witnesses from Houston and Dallas in the Bldg. Oates trial at past week... Mrs. Addie Whitley is up after a prolonged illness to the night of the numerous friends here... The permit was made to the two men and others of St. Paul M. E. church the past week for the erection of a $25,000 brick church and the work will be pushed to the open completion. In the recent financial rally the expression was not a pennant for having raised more money than all other clubs of St. Paul church. They raised $600,001. Master Gilbert was the second of the fourth birthday by special invitation last May. Mr. Addie Whitley was at the residence of his parents, 1912 Allen street, 36 little friends, girls and boys, and many of their mothers, enjoyed the drenches and games of reading and plating in the May work with little lilies. The vows that he will engage in the toy business very soon. He received so many presents from his little friends on the day of the 1912 Bldg. Oates trial. Mr. Addie Whitley was a young woman from the leading goods to be needed at all times. Miss M. E. and Mrs. Addie Whitley were a week illness. Mr. M. E. and Mrs. Addie Whitley are the delight of her many friends. Miss Lucinda Ware has been detained from her studies at the high school on account of the dick several weeks. Mrs. Jennifer Mullins of this school had little time to do his work. Jennie Adams to the Panther City and returned the past week. Mr. John Broady is mingling with old-time friends and the new people. Mrs. Addie Whitley is from the metropolitan area. Mr. Miss M. 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Illustrating the Largest and Most Complete Line ple, such as Bange, Wigs, Puffs, Switches, Pom- TAYLOR, Howell, Mich. e mention this paper. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ITEMS OF RACE INTEREST President W. H. Taft addressed the colored Y. M. C. A. of Washington, D. C., Sunday, May 21. It is said that Booker T. Washington keeps his health by running three or four miles every morning. Julius Rosenwald, the Jewish philanthropist of Chicago, offers $25,000 toward the completion of the colored Y. M. C. A. building of Washington, D. C. The National Emancipation Commemorative Society of Washington, D. C. is arranging for a national jubilee to be held in New York on September 22, 1912, commemoration of the fifthth anniversary of the issuance of the emancipation proclamation by Abraham Lincoln. F. O. Stratton, of New York state, has the distinction of being the only raterated village of the smallest rated villages of the State his greater distinction comes from the fact that he is registrar of vital statistics, member of the board of health, secretary of the village, improvement society and village trustee. * * * According to information several states have made laws concerning the railroads which work harm to the colored poles and are holding all passengers that have two assentances or more, shall be required to have one conductor, one brakeman and one white flagman, is said to mean the elimination of the colored man. Similar laws are in operation in several states. The State Medical Association of Oklahoma met recently in Oklahoma City, where those present was Dr. R. Boyd, the well-known surgeon of Nashville. Among those especially honored was Dr. R. A. Ransom, of Brooksville, Okla. Dr. W. R. Benson, of Oklahoma, presented to the National Medical Association. Boley is favorably mentioned as the place for the next convention. A banquet was tendered, at which was the usual flow of wit and other things more --- The Negro must either take his opinions ready-made from the white man, or be so educated as to be capable of oricinating and enforcing his own opinion to the leader needs, so taught to think, not to be afraid to think through things; to form independent judgments; to reach logical conclusions; to know really for himself; to achieve his destiny; to inspire and lead others; to use usefulness through unselfish service.—Rev. Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkield, president of Howard University, Washington, D. C. NEWS NOTES AND COMMENT FROM SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN "The legislature, after an "impetuous" and strenuous session, adjourned. Hon. Ed D. Green, the colored member from county,县 of the Kring line and never from town,市 of the Kring line and orial sermon was held Sunday, May 7, at Union Baptist Church. One of the largest and most representative parades marched Cole, D. D. pastor, preached the sermon. . . The Y. M. C. A. is still progressing. There have been excelent addresses from the past three months for the past three months. Every day some of the ablest white and colored men have lectured before large audiences this time and bicycles, is doing good business and making a success. . . H. Rhodes undertaker, is making good, and has a new pastor at Grace M. E. Church, the Rev. W. F. Walker, is an enterprising young man, and will, with the aid of the church, do a good business. . . One of the lors in the city for colored people is that of the Messrs. Grady & Webster, $21 East Washington street. They have just inquired about a veritable mirror. The west side is YOUNGSTOWN, O. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Henry Johnson is in with rheumatism... Tonsia Edwards Court of Calantia met in regular session Wednesday morning, and after the regular business a meeting was held at an ice cream and strawberry festival at the residence of Mrs. Josephine Finney Wallace street, Thursday evening. May 14 will be an invited attendee. Mrs. Samuel Woolley and Mrs. Reika Club has completed their arrangements for their annual banquet and ball to be held in Excelsior Parlors. Tuesday evening, all members of Gold Leaf Co. D, U. R. U. R. to be out Thursday evening, May 25, at 7 p. m. Logan Lodge No. 4 K. P. U. R. and Courts of Calantia will hold their annual Sunday afternoon, May 28. They will deliver a lecture on the deceased brothers and sisters and proceed to the Mahoning Ave. Baptist church and held services. Particulars will be announced later... Thomas Payne, our real a number of important deals the past two weeks... The memebs of the Mahoning valley Lodge No. 8082 G. U. O. of O. F. and Household of Ruth, held their annual sermon Sundays at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Smith preached an able sermon... Mothers Day was held at the Tabernacle Baptist church Sunday. Rev. Pollard's sermon on a mother's love, and Mrs. J. T. Briggs' talk on the subject, "Mother," were highly appreciated. Special music was rendered by the choir. C. E. Mosely, of Warren, will leave in a few days for the East, where he expects to go in business for himself... Miss Frances Fishback, of Cincinnati, who was the guest of Miss Lillie Fields, has left for Lexington, Ky., where she will spend a short visit... Mrs. Mary Marshall, of Brooklyn, N. Y., is making her home with her sister Mrs. Lillie Fields in Warren. CENTRALIA. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN The new church bell which was purchased by the members of the Second Baptist Church was raised last Friday, the first in "There was a special and the same evening," with a large firestone. The laces died, Industrial Mothers met last night, May 15, at the M. F. Zion Church. Rev. Graves gave them a lecture. The Grand Lawn was the same month, and the annual sermon last Sunday, May 14, at the Second Baptist Church. There was a grand turnout and a grand parade. Mr. Len Taylor was noble grand and Mr. Zack Roff, the first in "The Lord of the L�nion," who was a pro-F. Harding, of the Lincoln School, gave an able lecture on Odd Fellowship. Rev. Allison, of the Second Baptist Church, preached a noble sermon. Music by Miss A. A. Johnson was a good one to theologian. Col. G. in the chambermaid at the I. C. R. Hotel, Mrs. R. Gills, of Mount Vernon, Ill., is here visiting at the home of Mr. T. Cal-Lay, or the old man of the Col. G. in the working at the I. C. R. Hotel, Mr. Jerome Calaway is working at the Grand Opera House. Mr. Ed Simpson is a great whiser. He can initiate the mockingbird. Oh how the young children, him. If he is not careful some one of them will cage him some day. Mrs. Coleman is on the stick list. Mrs. James Williams is on the list. Mr. James Williams is able to be on the streets again. Mr. J. Temple is foreman of the crew on the I. C. R. R. here. Mr. A. O. Cash, fruit grower, says he has the best prospects for apples in this community. Wings are the cold weather apples have been cut short. PIQUA (O.) BREVITIES a reception given at Cyrene A. M. E. church for the new members.....Mrs. Dr. Lindsey and of xenia O. O., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson and of xenia O. O., the home of Mrs. Robert Eavens Tuesday afternoon.....Phillip lodge lodge 2204 and the Household of Ruth attended the annual thanksgiving services at Troy O. O., with Troy Lodge. The services were very in demand, and a general good time was bad. ...The many friends of Mrs. Martha Green will be glad to learn she is improving ...Mrs. Luela Kendall is on the slick list... The Qiuna Cubs played the opening season with Cleveland Tigers. They play the season well, and the outlook for the season is very good because they have the necessary means behind them. The next game will be with a very strong white ball team of Anna McCormick and the most of two everlasting bat players, Mr. Pets Green and Mr. Pickman. They are both veteran ball players and they give assurance that some of the best teams of bat race will be seen here this season. They follow teams: The Blue Beard and the Waldorf Richmond, Ind., and the A. B. C. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE FREEMAN. The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows startle the same was the chief attraction of Sunday past. The march started from Fraternal Hall at 2 p.m. under strains rendered by Fraternal Band direct to St. Paul Baptist church. Spacious and beautiful, the church was packed with dazzling敲击声. The old diaries of Afro-Americans gathered anywhere. Rev. CV.Alvin Cotton delivered a magnificent sermon. The annual May fair given by the St. Luke A. M. E. church was largely attended and proved to be a financial success. Leslie Bundy had departed for Cleveland, Ohio, indefinitely. Mrs. W. M. Payne and mother left for a short visit to Cairo and vicinity. Mr. Gus Murphy is visiting in Villa Ridge. III. Miss Liza Walker, teacher of Alton, III. and Mrs. A. Poole, the enjoy of the love of the bests of Mrs. Geo. Kylie Saturday afternoon. The Imperial baseball team defeated the Casino Athletics Sunday May 14th at Kyle's Park; score 6-5. The feature of the game was the fielding and greenness and catch. McCoe, Mr. W. W. Team. Batteries. Imp. P. Smith, J. Ford; C. Athletics, Koehras has engaged the E. St. Louis Fraternal and McMahon. The manager of the park band to furnish music each Sunday afternoon.... Edward Boyd entered a press-company in the building of Winston Avenue, age 27 years of the former Mr. Geo. Cemetery... Joseph Rowsey died May 9th, residence. 516 Railroad avenue, age 31 years. Interment St. Geo.....Elizabeth Johnson died May 9th, residence 1075 Paradise avenue, Mt. Zion church to St Geo C. Birmingham died May 11th, an old soldier, being 72 he mourn his loss. Residence 23237 E Broadway.....John Anderson died May 12th, residence 1075 street; shipped to Cairo.....Tomie Pippin tered into rest May 14th, residence 1226 to Queque, age 11 years; body shipped to Cairo for burial.....Papers for sale at J. R. Kyle's barber shop and G. T. Kyle pool room. SOUTH BEND. IND. NEWS SIRS M. HILLEY OF THE FREEMAN. Mich was hostess to the O. D. T. Chalk, and the P. Ruffin Club, South Bend, last Friday and quite a number of South Bend ladies were present. . . Mr. J. L. Dulin and in being for three weeks with scarlet forget to attend the last ball of the season May 30th at LlaSalle Hall, East Wash- ington. The Walters will have their first annual session Olivet A. M. e church, Mornstroe S. Day, May 28. Rev. Evans will officiate. Mrs. Susan Brown is not any better at this writing. . . D. D. Palmer is much better at this writing. . . Mrs. Walters edge F. & A. M. give a smoker in the addition to the lodge Tuesday evening. May 16, 1911, and all members enjoyed them very much. . . Mr. Harry Russell has occurred between Beren Springs, Mich. . . Don't forget to visit the cream parlor of Mr. Dulin and Shetton at 121% W. Colfax avenue. Open every evening until 10:30 o'clock. . . Mr. G. H. Smith has favorite, is within our gates again. We will come him. . . Mr. and Charles Marshall, who was once a resident of South Bend, has been living in Chicago, Ill., for seven years, and has returned to South Bend to take up their residence. We welcome them. . . Odessa chapter No. 28 O. E. S. will observe the chapter on Sunday, May 21st at 4:15 p. M. Masson Street. The public is invited to attend. MONSTER SUNDAY-SCHOOL CONVENTION. Special to THE FREEMAN DAYTON, O. — The big State Sunday school convention will be held in Dayton, June 6, 7 and 8. The parade will be by the future of the whole convention. Fifteen thousand miles in the region will be on the miles long, red fire burning, Roman canadales shooting skyward, flags, emblems waving, and banners, thousands of voices are so soothing. Ongoing New York soldiers, accompanying by dozens of bands, at head of the procession will ride Colonel Robert Cowden, of Dayton, the oldest man who lived in the States in the organized Sunday school work. Five�-dotted masses were procured to accommodate the marchers' Memorial Hall, Steele High School, First Baptist Church, Third Street Presbyterian Church, and 2. Church of the men in the parade will be com등 with seats before the general public is invited. These meetings will be for men. For the women, the first paid paid for the women number of the Sunday schools in Dayton and vicinity procure their own bands. The Grace of the Church and others have already been supported by the new one on one desiring information should call Secretary H. P. Lansdale of the Y. M. C. A. A. E. The Daily Club of the Eaker Street Day evening. May 26. The music will be furnished by Orme's Orchestra, assisted by the church choir. The women of the stock of the Thomas Bishop, aged 21, died at the Dayton State Hospital, Saturday afternoon. Bishop had been an inmate at that institution in the past two months. He and his family met to Dayton and they also had a group of Mrs. Sterling, Ky., and he had made his home at 1015 West Fifth street. He is survived by his wife, Lella Bishop. The first of the people who had taken to the hospital he had been manager of the restaurant on Dunbar's avenue. The body was sent to Mr. Sterling, Ky., Tuesdays for the day of the Underaker's Willing-Roster. Miss Leisele and a teacher in the Garfield School, addressed to P. M. C. A. B. and the new meeting Sunday afternoon, at 4:30 pm. The上千 of the people who had been of a party of friends from Dayton and vicinity, has just returned from a trip South, where she studied the social and social relations and was in the public schools and colleges. Funeral services for Clara Bell Guinea, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guinea, who died Saturday morning of pneumonia. were held on Sunday afternoon. The first of the events reside at 510 Germantown street. Rev. Buss had charge of the services, assisted by Rev. Primus Alston. Burial in the first place was held on Sunday morning. The arrangements are being made for a distribution of flowers at the hospitals, the County Injury Children's Home, the Door of Hope, the county jail and other institutions. M'COMB. MISS. Prof. W. A. Wright, of the Insurance Company, spoke in Norfield last week. Miss Lowe's Garden, who has been visiting her father in Chicago is at home aagئ...Miss Sweetie Crocksom left for Jackson last week to attend the commencement...We ask all the people to attend the twelve nights' revival at the A. M. E. Church...Prof. A. W. Jones is grateful to Mrs. Maggie Thomas and Mr. Glen Moore for their kindness to him....Miss Gertrude Conley was in the city last Sunday...Miss Mamie Conley and Miss Mamie Moore went to Norfield last week...Mr. Bale Crocksom, who has been out West, was in the city last week. He was accompanied by the train by Prof. A. W. Jones, Mrs. Lowe's Winston has returned from her trip...Mrs. Alice Marlier has the sympathy of her friends, owing to her loss...Mr. John Steward was quietly married last week...Mrs. Arlie McCray has opened a business, to the delight of the young people. Come and refresh yourselves...Read your own race paper, The Freeman. MAGNOLIA, MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Hanabel Sanels was grandly entertained by his sister on his return from college...."Walt for me at Heaven's gate." Today our bouquet is broken. Death once over, our sister has gone to that great land beyond. eW feel at a loss to give up our dear friend. It is a shock to think that we have lost our owl, yet we must give her up. Sleep on my dear sister, and I shall again see you; and I know you are at rest. This comforting thought comes to the bereaved relatives: That they can meet her at heaven's gate, and with appropriate ceremonies, Rev. Smith officiating at the funeral services. His text was: "Thy sister shall rise again." She was a consecrated Christian; and she was a consecrated Christian; and all things for the best. Sleep on, Alethe. We have last a friend and heaven has gained a soul. Farewell. SHERMAN, TEXAS. Mr. Reuben Offord did Wednesday night, age 82 years old. Funeral attended at: Joe Johnson, M. S. Johnson, P. C. G. H. Harlee and D. L. Mills. . . Copies of the Freeman on sale at Mr. Henry Taylor's cafe, Evergreen Cafe and Cafe of the City, Sullivan & Brotherhood's airdome still continues to draw large crowds. Mr. Emory J. Douglass is manager. Messrs. Green Chinn and Geo. Franklin are in Jose and Los Angeles, Cal., relieved. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. Special to THE FREEMAN. The commencement exercises of the following schools are noted and to which the Freeman is extended invitation to attend the mechanical College, Normal, Ala.; Western University, Quindaro, Kansas; Eckstein Norton Institute, Cane Spring, Ky.; Port Valley High and Industrial School, Fort Valley, Ga.; Christiansburg Industrial School, Ga.; Hamilton, Hamilton, Muskegon College, Houston, Tex. The invitations are gratefully received and and manly people honour them in being remembered. 3 COOKS Waiters and Cooks Prefer our Make of Jackets and Aprons because they have found them satisfactory. Write for Complete Catalogue FREE giving full instructions how to order. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1911. Blessed is he that hath the ordering of these days. The microbe mobus was very busy this week. The disease seems to be contagious. And some have it that the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company will be simply a case of "The King is dead, long live the King." Decoration Day—May 30th. The usual custom of distributing flowers on the graves of the sacrifices of war will be observed. And well enough, since they stand for the sentiment at its best. The year 1919 is a good distance in front, but bear in mind we are associated with a people that take ninety-nine year leases. Massachusetts has put in a claim for 1920 when the Pilgrim Fathers event will be celebrated. This in interest of the Tercentenary of the Negroes' arrival on the American soil. Charles W. Anderson, collector of internal revenue for the second district of New York City, has been elected to membership in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This action was taken last week. The officers of the Metropolitan Museum of Art are J. Pierpont Morgan, president; Joseph A. Chote, vice president, and Robert W. De Forest, who manages the Sage Foundation. Rev. Warren Nicholson, colored, living at Washington, Ind., found a bundle of switches at his door one evening this week, and a note advising him to wind up his earthly affairs. The little town was terribly worked up over the matter. It had never known of a thing of that kind. He thinks it was the work of some one who held a grudge against him. From all accounts, he will stick. The Kern presidential boom is on in spite of the Senator's protests. He has tried to make it plain to his friends that he is for Governor Marshall, but without avail. Buttons bearing his likeness are making their appearance, and promise to inundate the country in the very near future. To use the language of the promoters, barrels of the buttons are to be distributed in favor of the distinguished Indiana Senator. Publisher George L. Knox, of The Freeman, is in Tuskegee this week, taking in the commencement exercises, which are always notable at this institution. Before Mr. Knox returns home he will make an extended visit through the South, taking in many of the larger cities. Incidentally he will take note of the field in the interest of the publication, with the view of making it more effective, and also to prepare for a more thorough distribution in the section. The flying business is proving a rather expensive proposition. The killing of the French minister of war and the serious wounding of the premier last week in France were among the recent happenings. But if the thing means anything in the end, the sacrifice will be considered merely as part of the price. None of the great, good things come without great sacrifice in one way or another. The aviation business, as yet, is of doubtful usefulness. The sport element does not seem to be wanting, but unless the perils are greatly reduced the cost will be too much to pay. The Democratic sentiment, backed up by logic of events, is inclined toward Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New York, for president. And Indiana seems fixed in the throw of the horoscope, looking like Wilson and Marshall for 1912. It is thought by some that the Governor of Indiana has become slightly "impaired," owing to his "new constitution." It remains to be seen. It might be the means of strength. He must have thought so, else in these times he would not have brought on the discussion. It may turn out that the Governor has played his hand eminently correct, politically speaking. It will be remembered that the new constitution sets out to do just a little disfranchising, not enough, maybe, to do harm, but a plenty for certain purposes. Lake City, Florida, came in for a share of attention this week owing to the fact that six Negroes were lynched there last Sunday morning. Perhaps there's nothing to be added to the volume of abuse poured out from time to time on the heads of such evil doers. it is clear that they have a system in what they do and that they are going to keep at it until they are good and tired. It's about the conclusion the country has come to, in spite of the effort now and then at apprehension. It's a shame that the abuses continue but chagrin will be added to shame if we make a great to do about such happenings. Really there wouldn't be any fun for the mob if the Negroes did not rave about its performance. This appears a new stand to take in such matters, but it is not so; the Negro press has been letting the mob alone for quite awhile. However it is no less active, but the advertisement feature is greatly reduced. MAY THIRTIETH. May 30th is becoming a fixed day in our country's national affairs; it stands to the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation as the 4th of July stands to the War of the Revolution and the Declaration of Independence. As the years go more significance attaches to the 30th of May, and as it is with all things; distance, time hallows—gives additional sanctity. The days have distinctly different stories of patriotism to tell. The ideas represented are not the same, nor are the days celebrated in the same way. And we would have them as they are, in one, two order as if priority and preeminence conspired to make it so. On the 4th of July somehow we feel to be boisterous, somewhat rowdy—intoxicated with the notion of freedom. The cannons roar, the avil booms, and the big crackers bang, not to speak of the miscellany of small pyrotechnics—which help accentuate the day. Amid it all death is too often announced with indifference and unconcern. May 30th suggests hush and calm. We feel to be impressed with the fact that we stand at the threshold of the nation's sepulchre. We enter on the day with a reverence that obsesses all in spite of us; different from the hurlyburly of the 4th of July. Tenderly entwined memories conjure forth. In the language of Ingersoll, "The past rises before us like a dream." This is not the past of a century ago, it is so recent that we feel to reach back and touch the hands of those so recently gone. We talk with those that talked with them. We talked with them, many of us. Their voices are recorded on our memories, their movements, so that were they to appear today we would know them. The day is almost a personal matter. With many it is, and who seem to appropriate it wholly for themselves. The spirit is no less beautiful—the manifestation of proprietary rights in our soldier dead. They were theirs—they are now ours—yet, theirs and ours. We jointly honor them—none, but is worthy. What ever we may have to bestow is bestowed on one as another in token of an unbiased appreciation and the commonality of the grave. PRESIDENT TAFT TALKS PLAINLY President Taft stated what will be considered a disagreeable truth last Sunday at the Colored Y. M. C. A., at Washington, D. C., when he said that the colored members would feel more comfortable in their own quarters. The truth is disagreeable in that it reflects a condition of segregation which is in opposition to the spirit that America stands for in the eyes of the world. The President, however, nor no other one individual, is responsible for the situation. While some may feel that he is wrong in uniting his voice with the cry of segregation, and because he is President, we do not think it that way. Mr. Taft has right and ought to be honest in his expressions as other men should be. Perhaps he above other men should be honest in what he says. What he said is beyond contradiction, owing, of course, to racial conditions. Some of us think to overlook the conditions because they are against the colored man in a social and to some extent civil way. At least we think that when a high official speaks along the line that he should have the conditions in mind and speak against them rather than exhibiting them merely as matters of fact. In the past there has been just a little too much of a kind of condemnation. It sought to assure the colored people that everything was all right in spite of the dark looking situation. The woods are full of friends, it was said, and they are full of friends, we think, who will not permit oppression to verge on its very limits. But the woods are not filled with friends who care anything about the social and even civil nearness of individuals of the colored race. In fact there are but very few in the woods that care about that condition. Such being the case, it should be stated, first: in the interest of the truth, second; in the interest of the future which will not clarify with mistaken premises. "The truth will make you free," is the self-evident proposition flowing therefrom. It will come nearer, more often than anything else. We have been too content with fattery, with what we are, with our possessions, shutting our eyes to the real truth of civil and social oppression. Finally the ugly situation has simply shoved through, come to the front, declaring itself so formidably that fools may not err. The children of today, the Negro children, the production of the schools, are becoming the parents of their parents. They see; not as through a darkened glass dimly, but clearly, plainly, they do not hesitate to pronounce things as they find them. They are shaping their careers accordingly; learning to be Negroes with intensity, glorying in Negro achievements, despising those that despise them; refusing to hark back to the law of the other cheek. In this they may not be wholly right—but 'tis human—it is civilization. In face of all this what has President Taft and others to do but to pronounce the truth. In doing so he does a valuable service in that the situation is helped towards an honest understanding. Men of philanthropical tendency are yet giving; but most clearly not with the intent of erecting Negroes into their race. They give for the development of the race within the race, with the thought of permitting other conditions to care for themselves. When Mr. Carnegie gives to Tuskegee he THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. has that in mind; he is but the type. What does it all mean? It means that sentiment will still be created by its former processes. Whether for good or ill depending mostly on the conduct of the colored people who are on trial before the white people in spite of themselves. The white people are growing more honest if not so indulgent and paternal as heretofore, which after all means reducing the situation to a rock bottom basis—inflation gone—and for the better. It is now a question of pure merit, or goodness, morally speaking, industry, sobriety and finally the exhibition of the capacity to take on this latter day civilization. Not individually, but collectively is the test, and which can even be applied by ourselves from time to time. We may know of our own progress if we will, and thus in some measure estimate the advance we are making in the estimation of others. And with all our effort at perfection, yet there will remain suspended above our heads like the sword of Damocles, the tradition of the perfect races whose very progress was owing to their hates and prejudices. These gendered forces, like the water teased by heat 'neath the engine's tank, rise in newness of strength; impatient at the forbidding bonds, finally makes for greater, grander achievements. ANNUAL EXERCISES HELD ANNUAL EXERCISES HELD State University Commencement at the McCauley Theatre. (By Lee L. Brown. 1006 West Chestnut street.) Louisville Special to THE FREEMAN: Mr. William Foster, who was seriously The thirty-second annual commemoration of Louisville, Ky., was held at MacCauley Theater, Thursday, evening, May 18, 1911. The large and appreciative audience which assembled, among whom were part of the faculty of the state, was an inspiring expression of the respect and good will which they had for the institution, which was established by the state, was an inspiring expression. On the platform were many representative men, the faculty of State University occupying the front seats. In the center of the room was Anger, with Dr. F. R. G. Fowler at his right, Robert Mitchel, Moderator of the General Association of Colored Baptist of Kentucky on his left. In the middle of the opening chorus, fourteen young men and women captivated the large audience with their flow of oratory. Miss Hester O. Brown, of Louisville, was sitting in solo to the delight of all. It was considered a special treat to hear Miss Brown as her work for the past four years seldom The diplomas and certificates were presented by the principals of the various departments in the following order: Doctor of Education, Sewing and Dressmaking 6, Miss Alice B. Crutcher; Millinery 26, Miss M. Belle Anderson; Normal 18, Miss Carolette M. Brennan; Muscle 1, Mrs. Mamie E. Steward; Medical 10, Nurse Training 2, Dr. Fowler. Degrees course were conferred upon the following: Bachelor of Arts—Messrs. Thomas L. Ballou, Vol William McLawler, Joseph H. Taylor, Doctor of Education, Muscle 1, Mrs. Mamie E. Henry, Monzo, Hightower, Francis A. McCoy, J. Wilson McEirow, James C. Owens, Peyton M. J. Pickens, Murray J. Scott, Ruftus Franklin Spears, Web Taylor. The faculty and Board of Trustees conferred the degree of Masters of Arts upon Dr. Fowler, Muscle 1, Mrs. Mamie E. Henry, Normal School, Louisville, KY and the degree of Doctor of Divinity upon Rev. Henry D. Carpenter, pastor Bethel University, principal State Street School Rowing School. President Amiger presented the diplomas to the graduates of the Collegiate Department and to Prof. Albert E. Meyler, reg. professor, made by President Amiger and certificates were presented to the classes of 1911 being the largest number ever presented at one time in the history of the institution. President Amiger, the current full on what has been repeatedly expressed by many as the most successful and satisfactory commencement in the history of the school, at the alumni meeting on Wednesday evening, May 17th, Rev. J. C. Fleids, A.B. Nashville, Tenn., delivered the annual address, Dr. P. H. Kennedy presented the university with a safe in which to keep arms, Mrs. L. Tayyip, behalf of the class in Hebrew, presented the institution with an enlarged portrait of President Amiger. Miss Amanda Hughes, of W. Chestnut street, spent a few days in Evansville last week. Quite a number of strangers were in the city during the week, attending the commencement exercises of the State University. One of the neatest restaurants in the city of Louisville is the Savoy, situated on Walnut, near the corner of Ninth street. Miss Abbott, who has been employed as bookkeeper for the Foreign Mission Board, Douglass building, returned to her home last week. Injured last week by falling from a window at the colored branch library, Tenth and Chestnut streets, is much improved at this writing. M. Aaron Cabel and Rev. G. T. Anderson of Henderson, Ky., were in the city this week attending the meeting of the Sons of Veterans. There will be a great attraction at the Louisville Cable park. Sunday. They will have a colored bag, driver to entertain the fans before the game. It has been rumored that Mr. Bonner, one of our local attorneys, has sold his office building on Center street, between Green and Jefferson street, for $5,000. Miss Caroline L. Pennabaker, a solicitor for the Kentucky Home Society for Colored Women, entertained a large number of friends at a birthday reception, on Dumensnil street. Mr. Lee L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut street, would like to hear, at once, from all graduates of Eckstein Norton Institute. Business of importance. When you write, please enclose stamp. The Walnut Street Theater, which has been closed to colored patrons, has thrown open its dors to colored people, giving the entire second floor, with all modern conveniences. The state encampment of the Sons of Veterans met in Louisville last Monday and the University of Pennsylvania Hall. Quite a number of delegates were in the city to attend the meeting. Miss Hester O. Brown, the noted violinist, was a pleasant visitor in the city last week, as the guest of her sister, Miss Mattle Mae Brown, who is the teacher in stenography in the State University. Rev. P. H. Kennedy, general missionary, of Henderson, Ky., was in the city on the closing night of the State University commencement. His daughter, Ora Harris Kennedy, was among the list of graduates. Madame E. Azalia Hackley, the sweet- voiced vocalist, spent a few hours in the city last week, as the guest of Mrs. L. Cooper, Tenth and Chestnut streets. She was enroute to Evansville, Ind., to fill an engagement. Mr. George Slaughter, representative of The Indianapolis Freeman, desires to thank his many friends for their patronage. Each week under his management the sales of the Freeman increases. Mr. Slaughter is a hustler. * A large musical organization numbering more than 100 members was started a few weeks ago. Their first concert will be a Vesper concert at Quinn Chapel, Sunday, June 4. The organization is known as the Loiselier Oratorio Society. State University, the only one in the world controlled entirely by colored people that has a medical and law department, will glad to have any one correct this statement if it is an error, also to point out to us the name of the college. There will be an oratorical contest by the representatives of the undergradates at Quinn's Chapel, Walnut street between Ninth and Tenth, Thursday evening, June 1. Speakers, Misses Goodwin, Ella Hughes, Orena Martin, Joseph Fields, Messrs, Andrew Taylor, Chas. McDonald, Gilbert, Henry Kean, Floyd McDonald. The Parent-Teachers' Association of Central High School, held a very interesting session at the high school building, on Monday, to address Miss Pauline Witershower on the subject, "The Social Center. On Wednesday afternoon, from 2 to 10 o'clock, there was an elbow bump display, consisting of done in cookery, art, work, drawing, chair-canning and basket-making. The high school commencement will be held June 23. . . . The birthday reception celebrated by Miss Caroline L. Pennabaker on last Monday evening was quite a swell affair. There were many beautiful queens in attendance by Mr. Charles Henry, with some of the most beautiful flowers of the season. There were ninety present. She received a large bouquet of Miss Mattie Pennabaker, one of Columbus, Ind, charming young girls, is visiting her cousin, Miss Caroline L. Pennabaker. Quite a number of the colored undertakers have distributed to their friends fans which contain an advertisement of the establishment, located at the corner of Tenth and Chestnut streets, one of the oldest establishments in the city, and Mr. A. D. Porter, who conducts an establishment, has been Uncle Tatum, a prising undertakers, who believe in the use of printers' ink. In a few days a few of the others will distribute some kind of a novelty bearing the advertisement. It has been hinted that the new school commission has in mind to establish a manual training school for the colored students, a new idea among the majority of the members of the board. All public-spirited persons are praying that such will be true. It has been stated that a very important question regarding the advisory of adoption of holding two sessions a day in the ward schools, will be considered in the near future by the board. The thirty-second annual graduating exercises of the State University was held at the Macauley Theater, last Thursday at the Macauley Theater, representing the following departments: College, medical, theological, commercial, music, normal, domestic science, nursing, medical options were supplemented by musical numbers. Miss Hester Brown, a violinist of national fame, rendered a very excellent performance; she was greeted with repeated applauses. The concert conferred upon the following: Mr. Thos. L. Ballon, Georgetown, Ky.; Mr. Vol. William McLawler, Franklin, Ky.; Mr. Joseph McLawler, Franklin, Ky.; Mr. Joseph Arts degree. The degree of Mr. M. was conferred upon Prof. Albert E. Meyzek, principal of the Eastern College School. The K. of P. lodges were on dress parade last Sunday afternoon. To have seen them, as they marched down Chestnut street, in full uniform, you would have climbed the stairs to the years ago, when Kentucky threw open her gates and welcomed visiting lodges from all over the United States. Never before in the history of parades in this city, were applauded so much attention as the K. of P.'s did this day. The Knights of Omar, in their white suits, with colors flying from shoulders, were applauded all along the route, the Kentucky town was listened to a special sermon. It will not long before these brave Kentucky knights from Louisville, Frankfort, Lexington, Glasgow, Richmond, Bowling Green, Hennessey, many other Kentucky towns, will swing into the Hoosier capital, to the tune of some familiar air, decked in their new uniforms. It seems as if all Kentucky is preparing to attend the Supreme Encampaign. The slogan is, "Tell 'Em We Are Coming." PARIS, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN May is the hottest month we have had here in many years, with no rain for two weeks. Farmers are at a stand still... The Paris, who died in Pittsburgh, held under the auspices of the K. of P. lodge of Paris... There have been four suicides among white people in Paris in the last decade. The policeman of Pittsburg, E. K., is visiting Paris this week... The funeral of Mrs. Amanda Berry, mother of Vernon Berry, died in Pittsburg church Monday... Mrs. Elder Durgis, Kington, Ky., was a visitor in Paris, Ky. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. A Champaign Graduate—Only Colored Graduate in Class of Sixty. Special to THE FREEMAN Miss Inez Moss will graduate from the Champaign high school, Champaign, Ill. Commencement will be held at the Walk-In Center. We will be in the Inez Moss--We will in her daily words was a Inez, with her quiet, sober countenance, has proven herself to be an ambitious, and has been a great recitation although not brilliant, show an awareness of common sense....The Champaign Model Club team will go to Danville, Ill., on the day of the happy team, of Danville. They have a team, they have played seven games and won them all. They will leave Champaign, Ill., arriving in Danville at 1 o'clock. They will play at Ellsworth's park at 3 p. m. They will give a musical concert at the game. They played at Ellsworth's park at 3 p. m. They will give a musical concert at the game. The line-up is as follows: Son, son, pitcher; John Brown, catcher; Harold Gray, first base; Charles Taylor, second base; James Baxter, third base; Thomas Jackson, short stop; Thomas Johnson, right field. A. B. C. NINE TIES COVINGTON. Both Score Brace of Runs in Shortened Game. The A. B. C's and the Covington nine played a tie game here yesterday, rain stopping the play in the fifth inning with the score 2 to 2. Score: A. B. C.'s. 0 0 2 0 0 -2 Cowntowns. 0 1 0 0 -2 Morris. Lolla. Lolla. Lolla. Llnne. Bases on balls—Off Bartlett 3; off Feeney 3. Struck out—Bartlett 6; by Feeney, 4. Two base hits—Lolla. Llnne. Home run—Corbin. Sacrifice hits—Feeney, Lolla. Stolen bases—Allen 3. Corbin. Umpire—Purear. Attendance— PENSACOLA GIANTS IN NEW ORLEANS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Pensacola, Fla. The Pensacola Giants are fine for New Orleans, Ia., last Tuesday morning, accompanied by the New Orleans team. The oak team won one and lost one in the season, and the visitors played here May 17 to 20, the locals winning two games, and losing two. The attendance was small, although Pensacola for her large crowds at baseball games. The boys of both clubs did some excellent nail playing; but, say, don't those Louisiana cowboys hit the cowboys hard and whereabouts? THE BOSS "BABY JIM." KNOWN AS NATURE'S GREATEST JOKE, FEATURED AT THE CROWN GARDEN THIS WEEK. The shrewdness of Manager, Walkerof the Crown Garden theater was amply demonstrated this week when he secured an extra attraction "Baby Jim" the largest living man. This huge mass of flesh and bone was born at Bedjem, a box office feature year ago, and is without doubt one of Natures greatest jokes. As a box office feature he has been a small time and is in great demand. He has played the leading theaters of the country and broken the record in each as a money maker. "Baby Jim" is traveling under the direction of his brother, Mr. Cress Simmons, who is preparing for an inter-campaign playing the leading fairs throughout the country. The canvas. The large box office display. About June 15th. At birth "Baby Jim" weighed but three pounds, and his life was despair of until the age of six months, when he regained his health and started to in flesh more than the average, until now he is one gigantic mountain of humanity. In his work he stands 5 feet nine and one-half inches tall and weighs 793 pounds. His height is one inch and one-quarter feet, and he wears a shoe number nine and a half. His size is number twenty-four and that of his hat seven and three-eights, the latter being the only article of apparel that he can use ready made. "Baby Jim" has been on exhibition for eight years, and delights especially in considering about three feet. He is a man of great kindness and takes pleasure in answering all proper questions. He is of a lively temperament and pears entirely contented with his lot. There are six in his family, his father, three brothers and one sister. He weighs more than the entire Howard. want to? They left for New Orleans, where they will play the rest of the eleven games for the championship of the South. Pensacola is in the middle position, and are being closely watched by the fans here and in New Orleans. Pensacola is sure to win. Saturday the New Orleans boys played some football, the game lasting two hours and a half. Score of first game, May 17: New Orleans ... 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 -5 Pensacola ... 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 -3 Batteries-Pensacola, Pingh and Davis; New Orleans, Lee and S. Cotty. Score of second game, May 18: New Orleans ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 -6 Pensacola ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 -3 Batteries-New Orleans, Elphum and S. Scotty; Pensacola, Scotland and Hannon. Score of the third game, May 19: New Orleans ... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 -6 Pensacola ... 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 -3 Batteries-New Orleans, Spyres and S. Scotty; Pensacola, Pierce and Hannon. Score for May 20: New Orleans ... 0.1 1 2 0 0 0 2 -5 Pensacola ... 0.1 0 0 8 3 0 * -11 Batteries-New Orleans, Lee and Elphum; Pensacola, Scotland and Hannon. Hannon, two-base hit, scoring three. Coutain Griffin, home run, scoring two. men. Last half of the fourth inning, the locals with two out, scored eight runs. First half of the seventh, with Patton in the box, three men were struck out by nine consecutive strikes. Griffin in the last half of the seventh, and Griffin a two-bagger. At the first half of the eighth, Wilson, of New Orleans, hit a clean one over second base and went to third, but was put out. Hannon made a two-bagger. I advise Captain Griffin not to pick a certain inning to make any scores, but to take them all; then there is a chance. Taking such chances and an error by the team, Griffin losing the second game. We want to win them all, and not wait until it is too late or a certain inning to score. Try and make a schoolhouse game out of it if you can. We lose one game and Freeman at all colored drug stores on the Walker W. Thomas, correspondent. PLAYS THE CALIFORNIA WHITE ROSE. Louisville. The Louisville Cubs will host the California White Rose, next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The White Rose team teamed with the Giants last Sunday, by a score of 4 to 3. EVANSVILLE TEAM Worsts the Owensboro, Ky., Cubs at Evansville. Mroe than a thousand fans witnessed the B. B.'s monds at which time the B. B.'s overwhelmingly defeated the Owensboro gimmes which will better tell the tale is as follows: Evans. B. B. .0 3 0 4 0 2 2 4 -1 15 Owensboro Cubs. .1 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 -5 Burks and Pollard; Simpson and Haines. BASEBALL AND THEATRICAL. (1006 W. Chestnut Street.) Louisville, Ky. The Falls City Giants were defeated in a fai game by the score of 4 to 3, when they played the White Rose team last Sunday. The Louisville Cubs, before a large and enthusiastic crowd of fans, defeated the Indianapolis Dueselderfors last Sunday by a score of 12 to 2. The score: Cubs .....1.00 8 0 2 0 0 1—12 Dueselderfors .....0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0—2 Batteries—Cubs, Griffin and Thompson; Dueselderfors, Glaser and Campbell. Griffin and Thompson have been added to the Cubs. The Louisville Cubs will have an attraction at their park next Sunday. A colored high diver has been engaged to give two performances. The Falls City Giants will cross bats with the Nashville team next Sunday. The attraction this week at the Houston has been changed from a stock to vaudeville. Montgomery and his Dixie Players continue to be favorites. The Lyric has several top notchers this week. Baley Jim, who attracted so much attention last week, has been the talk of the town. Manager Zeals expects, in the near future, to make a few improvements at the Lyric Theater. the beautiful Walnut Street theater has changed management. A few years ago we were conversing with the management and informed us that patrons would be permitted to use the entire second floor, with all modern conveniences. The playhouse is one of the prettiest in the city, with its stunts and more pictures are classy and so date. The show for the past week has drawn a large and enthusiastic audience. Every turn the stage has merited heathen use. The management has engaged the coming season of the best vaudeville artists on the circuit. The entire bill at the Gather this week is new, with the exception of one or two people who were held over from last week with a very catchy little song. The lady has never appeared her before, and she made quite an impression. Sam Gardner and Miss Lillian Brown who were there also got more out of a funny little sketch tattoo was quite amusing their singing was the most interesting part of their act. Miss Brown's singing "Send Me a Man," was plenidly handled. She got more out of it than any other, she also got more out of it here. Mr. Gardner put it all over us when he sang "That Kind of a Habit." This is a new one around her and it is a good one. Isaac Bell has a good voice singing "Sleep," which is Henderson, Hall & Henderson, the singing of this trio is the main feature. To say which one received the greatest reward it would be a very hard matter. Miss Harden takes a beautiful song "Sleep," a very old song, but even with age it was a scream from the beginning. It is one of those old timers that only a few people could sing and Miss Harden takes this beautiful ballad. And Miss Carly Hall takes Brownville with her when she sings, "Just to be a Sociable, Let's Rush the Can." Mr. Henderson has a good song, and the trio score in the audience exterimente verse with the audiences. Mr. Clarence Jones, pianist of the Gather, has resigned from that theater and is now the manager of the Gather and he will be similarly engaged. Mr. Jones has assisted in writing several catchy songs and makes a special of arranging music and new songs. Ms. Thomas is a young lady of this city, has been engaged as pianist at the Gather. Mr. Gather and the treasurer of the Pekin, has gone to her home at Lancaster, O., for a much needed rest. She will spend a month with her relatives. Miss Gala West, formerly of the Gather box office, will be in the box office at the Pekin during the absence of Miss O., The Sauwnee Trio will be among the attractions at the Pekin next week. Boots Allen is now with the Frolicsome Five act. Prot. Hillman will be at Church's Park as leader of the orchestra. The Black Patti Company have closed after a very successful season. Walter Billings, musical artist, scored a hit at Hillsdale, N. J., last week. Charles Moore will open his summer day, May 27, at Carnarsie, N. Y. a few days before beginning his Indianapolis work. After giving the following program at Newark, N. J., last week, Prof. R. Roy Pope's Concert Annex Band with Ringline Bros, Circus, was highly aplaued and said to be the best colored band ever heard in that town: March, "Gamer Fli delis," overture, "Champion;" quartette from Rigolleto; Sicilian Chimes Intermezzo, March, "Washington Grays." This program is given almost daily. A. G. Brooks, ventriloquist, scored a “Rockpile” the talking man, in his second week at Madison, N. J., last week. Cole and Johnson’s Sambo Girls scored a big hit at the Music Hall, Lewiston, M. J., last week. Al Bryan, eccentric singing comedian, alged at the Star Theater, Red Bank, N. J., last week. “That Man From Dixie” opened at Cornwall, N. Y., week of May 29, headed by Nash Jackson. Cheers and Jones’ new act appeared at the Crescent Theater, New York, last week and scored nicely. The Gem Theater, Jacksonville, Fla., is said to be one of the prettiest little playhouses in the South. Mask and Mack (Billie and Mary) are still the featured comedy factors with Hal Hunt’s Georgia Minstrels. H. Fiddler and wife recently arrived in Chicago from New York. Fiddler is of the well known team of Fiddler and Shelton. Mr. Russell Smith has composed another new song entitled, "Forevermore," which will be on the market early in the next week. Oss Simmons, singing, dancing and talking actor, played a return engagement at the Lincoln Theater, New York, last week. Jones and Jones, after a successful tour of forty-eight weeks, with Al. W. Martin will open at the New Grand, in Chicago, June 5. Miss Anita Wilkins, after closing a very successful career at her Crown Garden, Indianapolis. She is now at the Virginia theater, St. Louis. It is said that Ed. D. Lee has charge of Church's Park Theater, Memphis, Teen. Then again, it is said that he has not. Which is which? "A Trip to Coon Town," staged by "Cordela McClain and Laura Moss, at the Globe Theater, Jacksonville, Fla., is meeting with big success. Fred Williams, better known as "Prot." Williams, the father of Bert Williams, the comedian, has been confined to his residence for several days. Miss Olive Billings, the dainty singer of popular ballads, will feature "Gee, isn't It Great to Meet a Friend," "This Is All I Ask" and "Love Dreams." G. W. Ayres has closed at the Houston Theater, Louisville, Ky., after forty-eight weeks of success. He has opened at Riverside Park, Louisville, Ky. Lew Kenner announces that he has joined with Walter L. Long. The team will be known in the future as Long and Kenner. Both are happy over the association. The Midland Jubilee Company is holding its own in the West; closes June 5. Will open in Chauantaqua, June 27. Company under Midland Lyceum Bureau, of Bees Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Aida Overton Walker will appear in vaudeville this summer assisted by a number of the chorus girls of the Smart Boys. Ora Dunlap will be the number. The Aerial Zan Tolas are receiving battering notices. Now at Tacoma, Wash. They are doing their death-defying globe battles illuminated a bicycle stunt is said to be the best ever. Frank Montgomery has closed his store in the Housetown area and is illuminated a bicycle stunt in Louisville, Ky. He opens on the Sun time, May 28, at the Avenue Theater, in Louisville, with his big vaudeville act. Bert Murphy closed last week at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, after a very successful engagement. In fact, he will open big; left them up in the air nightly. He opened this week at Cincinnati. Alonzo Moore, the magician, closed at Dunnington Pavilion, Indianapolis, last week. Now at the Columbia Theater, Chicago. Will appear in two Baptist churches before he takes up his Chauqua engagement. E. B. F. Peat is playing his second week in the Ford Dabney Theater, Washington, who has made a big hit in his funny savings, singing and dancing. His act is to be strong enough to play on any bill or road show. E. D. Lee has left the Pekin Theater, Memphis, Tenn., and has opened the immense Negro theater in the world at Church Hill, with a week of capacity, 2,000. Mr. Lee will play stock, and wants to hear from all good stock people. William E. Jones, the versatile singer of pop songs, scored a distinct hit at Van Cortlandt Hall, with the big song hits: "Mother's Child," "All Some of These Days" and "The Railroad Rag," receiving three and four encore. The Weavers, Eula Mae and J. J. staged "The Inviable Duo of Quality," for an Central Theater, Dallas Tex. for an extra stay, is a team they are new to; theatrical world, but they promise to "go some" in their singing and talking acts. E. D. Lee's show will open in Indianapolis and West streets, for the benefit of the Alpha Home. The show will be under the management of Charles Gilpin. The opening will be Happy John Godlie and his company. The Booker T. Washington AirDome opened at St. Louis, Mo. May 1. Production for first week, "The Bum Burbank" by Josephine Golphin and Ed. L. Coleman. "The Man With Money" was produced. The third week opened with vaudeville. Wayne W. Burton opened at the Globe Theater, Jacksonville, FL. He had success, doing straight in, A. Trent Coon Town." Nine months old in the profession. Look out for him. Now doing straight comedy. A versatile performer. He says you will all know him. Chas. S. Gilpin blowed into Indianapolis Tuesday morning to take charge of Lee's tent show, which was held at West, the old stand, Fourteenth and West streets. He promises to give the people for their money. Gilpin has just closed a store three weeks. He took a much-needed rest of a few days before beginning his Indianapolis work. After giving the following program at Newark, N. J., last week, Prof. R. Roy Pope's Concert Annex Band with Ring-ble Bros Circus, was highly aplaued and said he was colored band ever heard in that town. "Colorado," he delis," overture, "Champion," quartette, from Rigolote; Sicilian Chimes Intermezzo; March, "Washington Grays." This program is given almost daily. CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Slyvester Russell. A Great Variety of Vaudeville at the Pekin. The Pekin Theater presents a bill of great variety this week: Svingall, the hypnotist, and Madam Helene, mind readiness, and novelty attractions; but Lawrence Johnson, the director, for quality of talk and distinctness of articulation, made a hit. Fanny Wise, in another batch of songs, and Clarence Tisdale were both popular holdovers. He and Ms. Johnson were on the bill. The Lime Klin Four, Harry Messengale, Will Hawkins, W. H. Walm, Wm. Randels fared well in instrumental band, comedy and dancing. The Ludolphos gave an act which needs encouragement and may yet develop to become quite a feature. It will be necessary for this act to use plenty of ragtime music with accents, but the surface comedian if he don't do something? The Pekin now has a rough stone front which looks handsome. Manager Motts has again instituted two performances a day and the prices of admission have been lowered for the summer—let us so hope. "Ten Dark Knights" at the New Grand —Jack Smith Scores Heavily. Manager Duke Brennond made no mistake when he booked Rolfe and Smith's Ten Dark Knights. It was especially notable for large audience, present waited to see this number, which the bill, Jack Smith, the comedian, is not only clever, but one of the funnest actors ever seen in clean, original Negro capers. Jim Brown, the little fellow, also created laughter. The moonlight scenes and dancing of the company, which includes Henderson Smith, Messrs. Alexander, Woods, Wright, the comedian, the actor, Reynolds and Bolden, together with a good band, completed an exceptional act. Johnson and Rector played a return date, and took better than on their for- appearance, and their work was clean. The white acts consisted of the Renellos, expert bicyclists; the man making a hit in sensational feats. The Haley Trio also introduced a man, who, high kicking steps in dancing won favor. Martha Russell and her company in "The First Law of Nature," proved to be quite a clever actress, and the sketch was good. The Era Quartet, the greatest colored comedy singing aggregation in America, comes to this house next week. May and May Thrill at the Monogram. Butler May, who, I am told, is the heaviest team comedian of the lower South, appeared with his wife at the longman last May, and he returned. He had a lot of bait and the team did clever work than on their former appearance. Whatever it is that May hands over, nobody knows, or cares, but it thus and creates riots of laughter. He has a presence of a noted critic all that seem strange to him, to inform him that he is not great but clever as a mixer with colored audience, a hall from Mobile or the State of Tennessee. Miss Lucretia Knox, prima donna soprano, was in excellent voice, and Joe Sandifer, who sang well, still persists in telling us about her. Marshall are on the bill here. Leona Marshall is a little chunky in short dresses, but dances enough to be remembered as an ex-leading lady who got by her role. Woody is a young fellow, with a fine presence and a good set of teeth, but he must get those short pants off right away if he wants to be a dandy, like George Walker; and what his team needs is a nice, short, and well-bred dress as soon as can get a pair of long breeds, with a crease in them, at that. Sam Croker, Jr., has returned early from his vacation, and Jesse A. Shipp was retained in the city on account of a special business engagement. Mrs. Shipp is fast recovering. Will Vod辞, late leader of "My Friend From Dale, orchestra, has arrived in town to compose music, and stage 'Madame X' at the New Californian Theater. Ear Walker, manager of the Crown Gate Theater, has been town for a few days. He occupied a box at the Pekin Theater last Monday evenings. J. Harry Jackson, financial secretary of the Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association, informs us that the C. V. B. A. Bulletin and the Robin Press have removed to 136 W. Thirty-Seventh street, New York City, where he will hope to hear from all the C. V. B. A. members. Frank P. George's Danabagey will take place at Oakland Music Hall Decoration and Performance, where the following artists will appear. The Misses St. Clair White, Gladys Edwards, Gladys Anderson and Messrs. Craig Williams and George Garner, Jr. Garfield Wilson's orchestra will play for the occasion, and Sam Fielding will be, at comand. Sam Davis, Harry Fiddler and Clemo leaves for Memphis immediately. The Florida Blossoms Company are doing fine, and everybody is happy. We are in Virginia this week, and in Mary's around Washington and Baltimore for two or three weeks. I've got my show in very fine trim now, and everybody is working. Brooks, Miss Rice (Pudding), Lonnie Reid, you all have heard from me since I've heard from you. Regan, to D. Toul, the theatrical king, Regina to D. Toul, the Barney Morris, also Mr. Ike Morris (the Jew). Mr. Fisher has a little girl by the name of Rebecca Simmons, and she's some team partner, believe me. She's a star or Marion Brooks; they can tell you. Say, can you remember that Speedy Smith? Her and Simmons are "hitting the turkey" every night. Look our for new cuts soon. PITCHER GRIIFFIN IN THE CITY. Leonard Griffin was in the city a few days this week visiting friends. Mr. Griffin has been one of the pitchers for the Plutos since the beginning of the present season, but will appear the rest of the season in a Lousville Canal outfit. QB Jake Krohn, a former Plutos, having made his initial bow as a semi-pro, in the ranks of the A. B. C.'s. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ANOTHER GOOD BILL AT THE CROWN GARDEN. SUWANNE TRIO G.M. D. MAYWEATHER & BROWN THE HILL MAN'S Suwanee Trio Singing 10 Min. in One For the first time the Swannese Trio made their bow before a local audience as a sauville offering. The melody they outlived the songs introduced, the talk music they made, the music they have shown splendid taste in selecting a class of songs that are familiar to every American audience, and have studiously avoided misunderstood and befogging audiences. They have chosen the average female singers of today, which after all, only tend to weary and bore their audiences. The introductory and melody of the melody good old fashioned songs that have live loyalties after the singers are dead. The charming blend of harmony, the sweet melody adduced in this number from songs such as "My Old Kentucky Home" and "Them MAY WEATHER & B Mayweather & Brown Singing, Singing and Dancing in 900 This team has "got em." They present an act that is so rapidly in its crossfire that it fairly sizzles. Miss Brown is a male impersonator and her work in this lines compares with the best. Mayweather is a real comedian and one of the best black face drunks I have ever faced. His face is perfect, and he earns all he gets on his stuff by merit alone as an unnoyed and original joksmith. It is noticeable in the talk he handed over by this team that he has a customary sidewalk pabber and hand you THE HILL MAN'S The Hillmans Singing, Talking and Dancing 14 Min. Full Stage The Hillmans had the spot of honor on the bill and they protected it with credit. Miss Hillman has a pleasing voice and is very dainty and gracious in her manner, and on occasions, Nature seems to have cut her out for ingenuine characterizations and she lends a splendid coloring to the low comedy work of Mr. Hillman. The act is well and thoughtfully laid out. To "miss herself" with his quiet expression in his long and amusing harangue on the women. He keeps them yelling about eight minutes never deviating from his JOEL AND BAILEY CONSOLIDATE. By Tim E. Owsley. Atlanta, (Ga.) Spectal: All things change; even in show business. For all things are formed by nature to change and to be turned and perish, in order that other things in continuous succession may exist. Today the Bells' and "Massa is in De Cold, Cold Ground," met with tremendous applause. Everyone seems to know by instinct that everyone is for the real voca treat. This act, while new to the city at the time, has been intact for years playing over the Chautaqua circuits booked out of Chicago by the Lyceum bureau. This course can only be the highest expression of vocation and sends its companies out on guarantees playing only exclusive literary and musical organizations together with the leading state churches. Upon this circuit the Sunday school is a quantity, and it is due only to the fact that this is an off season for the Lyceum Circuit, which does not open until some time in the summer, a small time fouses had an opportunity see this act at all. Other big song hits introduced in the act which have not been mentioned were "Sugar Mcon," "Maggie Down in Cotton Town." ROWN a real story which terminates by leading up to the opportunity of Mayweather to do his best work, that of an inebriated fighter, to win a title but a short time and judging from the clip they are going at this writing it would not be surprising to find them off of Mayweather's sang in to several encores "Next Week, Some Time, But Not Now," and Miss Brown rendered her very clever manner "Big Brown Boooo Eyes." The armored vehicle, awaits vehicle, leaving the house in a turnoff of yells, whistles, call calls and hand-clappings. This act was played two consecutive weeks at the Monogram theater in Chicago and is booked for return dates in all of the houses in which it has appeared. ```markdown ``` theme, pushing over a fresh one at the rate of about four to the minute. Miss Hillman's song "Sponnyville," showed her the possessor of a good voice with a thorough knowledge of how to hear and express it, the effect "The Hes Lies," a very funny song, both in text and story, was a scream as sung by Hillman. He got out of it all there was in it and, had he sufficient verses, judging by the quality of his performance, he could have been singing "vit." The closing song of the act "Good Night," was accompanied with some very clever dancing. The latter sang was written especially for the team by Sherman Coates of the band. J. D. HOWARD city is floded with hand bills and banners, the reading on which has given the show-going public a surprise, and one that I hope will prove beneficial to both managers and actors, as well as patrons. Manager L. D. Joel, better known as the "Theatrical King of the South," owner of the Arcade Theater, also secretary, treasurer and booking manager of the Southern Vaudeville Circuit, and Charles Bailey, manager of the Central Theater, have consolidated, thus giving L. D. Joel the largest and finest theater in the South, and the largest and finest theater engaged by him to play the Southern Circus. The Central Theater is a modern playhouse, seating over a thousand people. D. D. Joel will have full management of the same theater, this house will be two performances a day. Matinee on Monday, Thursday and Sunday. The audiences of this house are of a mature age, giving refined acts a chance to show the Arena-show-giving public the artful actor. In connection with the house Mr. Joel will portray the Arcade Theater. Just what class of actor is given I do not know at this writing. Mr. Bailey will also operate the Dual Theater, evening vaudeville bill will be under Mr. Cox. L. D. Joel management. The bill will consist of Bessie La Belle, Too Sweet Ho, Henri Boman, Sank Sims and wife Bessie Archie Jones, Stiph and Stewart, Brewery Tim E. Owsley as stage director. After next week all changes in the house will be made known. This consolidation will mean much to the classy acts playing Atlanta. Mr. Jel's motto is: "Do Nothing Inconsiderately Nor Without a Purpose." everything he does seems to be for the bimentment of the cator as well as himself. WANTED-A GOOD PITCHER. Wanted—good pitcher for the A. B. C, ball club. Address George Abrams, manager, 453 West 15th St. Indianapolis, Ind. Gentlemen's List. Albright, Captia Anderson, R. J. Bradford, F. L. Burke, Robert C. Murving Boyd, A. H. Callaway, E. N. Carter, Paul Coleman, John Davis, C. E. Davis, A. E. Grundy, Robert Hearde, Jack H. Herd, Kid Hamp, Hamp Harper, Mrs. Mae Israel, George Johnson Musical Johnson, Jack Johnson, Jack (Chorus director) Kennedy, W. Goff Lewis, Willie E. Moss, A. G. Nesley, Walter. Overstreet, Will Prosser, J. C. Road, H. A. Rowland, Russell, C. E. Ross, Clifford Seldon, Thomas Stewart, Richard Stewart, Richard Sharpe, B. A. Triche, F. C. Thompson, Thomas Thomas, Kid Co. Vinney, John Wiley, Lawee Wallburg, Ray William Davenport, Miss VirtRinggold, Muriel Dorsey, Miss Mattle. Pryer, Murs Ethel Strander, Bertha Johnson, Mrs. Fay, Wallburg, Mrs. H. Lewis, Mrs. Mattle. Thompson, Mrs. Lizzie. Kew, Mrs. Catha. Singleton, Baxby. CAMPELL BROS. GREAT CONSOLIDATED SHOWS-Niobara, Neb, May 29 PROF. P. G. LOWERY'S ENTERPRISE WITH HAGENBACH-WALLACE CIRCUS-Lima, O., May 29; Ft. Wayne, Ind., 30; Butler, 31; Jackson, Mich. Janm. Browle, 21; Clemens, 3. GOLMAR BROTH CHICHT, Ann. May 29; Charlotte 30; Vickersburg. GOLLMAR BROS. CIRCUS—St. John, Mich. May 29; Charlotte, 30; Vicksburg, 31; Michaaka, Ind., June 1; Valparaiso, 2; Chicago Heights, 3. FIDDLER & SHELTON—Week of May 25 Kalamazoo, Mich. Blijon Theater. 28 Minneapolis, Mich. HOWE'S GREAT MINSTREL WITH HOWE'S GREAT LONDON SHOWS—Goderich, Oct., May The B. B. GRA WILL OPEN WAN For Church's Theatre, first class per ville. State salary and what you can d isn't stated. Wardrobe considered. Add. A Hint to Performers, think of something "Get something original. I will monologues and sketches. Inform Durrough, Stage Instructor, 328 AT LIB The B.F. Keith GRAND WILL OPEN IN AUGUST WANTED! For Church's Theatre, first class performers who can work stock and vaude- ville. State salary and what you can do in first letter. Won't answer if salary isn't stated. Wardrobe considered. Add. Ed. Lee, Church's Park, Memphis, Tenn. Performers, think of something "new," old stunts have played out. Get something original. I will help you. New and original acts, monologues and sketches. Information free. Address Prof. J. A. Durrough, Stage Instructor, 328 Eighth Ave., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. AT LIBERTY! Clarinet, Piano, Saxophone That can Read, Improvise, Transpose vaudeville, stock or road. B. & S. or B. voices. Address Louis Pierce, care 1114 Prof. Eph TROUBA Presenting Genuine N The original Silas Green company. and pleases the public. Wanted a panies, Musicians, Performers a That can Read, Improvise, Transpose and Fake. An experienced showman, vaudeville, stock or road. B. & S. or B. & O. Can write choruses and arrange voices. Address Louis Pierce, care 1114 McKinnie St, Augusta, Ga. Prof. Eph Williams TROUBADOURS The original Silas Green company. The show that delivers the goods and pleases the public. Wanted at once to enlarge Nos. 2 and 3 companies, Musicians, Performers and Novelty Acts. Also 16 young ladies for chorus. Must have good appearance and able to sing and dance. Work the year around. season never closes. Address Prof. Eph Williams 65 TENTH Milwaukee, Wis. Street. WANTED! Good Vaudeville People All the summer for THE SKYDOME, Nashville, Tenn. Only place in the city catering exclusively to the colored people. Can use any class of acts that can make good. State what you can do and lowest salary for one or two weeks or one month. Address THE SKYDOME. - NASHVILLE, TENN. Wanted at Once! FOR THOMAS P. KELLEY'S COLORED 40 The swellest colored Minstrel Show on earth, colored musicians and performers in all branches of the minstrel business. Those that double brass preferred. Best of car accommodations. Money always waiting. I never close. If you can deliver the goods and are ready to join, write stating the lowest salary. Route: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, May 27; Paris, 29; Stratford, 80; Berlin, 31; Waterloo, June 1; Guelph, 2; Elmira, 3. David Phoenix, come right on. Morris Baxter, where are you? THOMAS P. KELLEY Manager. Ladies' List. ROUTE. 29; Kincardine, 30; Walkerton, 31; Owen Sound, 1; Palmerston, 2; Brampton, 3. WHICH TACABE'S GEORGIA TROUBADOURS—Oxford Junction, Ia, May 29; Olin, 30; Martelle, 31; Springfield, 1; Prairieburg, 2, 3, 4. PROF. R. ROY POPE'S ANNEX CONCERT BAND. WITH RINGLING CIRCUS—Boston, Mass., week of May 29. PROF. EPH WILLIAMS' FAMOUS TROUBADOURS—Wilson, N. C, May 29. 28 28 28 RINGLING & PRINGLE'S MINTRESLS—New Ulm, Minn. May 28; St. Peter, 29; Mankato 30; Faribault, 31. Crown Garden Crown Garden THE NEW YORK TIMES EARL WALKER, Manager. Bill for Week of May 29. The Clippers, Ramsula Troupe of Hindoos, and other good acts. WALNUT STREET THEATRE Open 12 noon to 10:30 p. m. Continuous coolest place in town. Admission 5 cents. Reilly & Bernard, Lessees. F. S. Alexander, Prop. J. P. Alexander, Mgr. The Alexia Pool and Billiards Tonsorial Parlor Cigars and Tobacco HEADQUARTERS FOR THEATRICAL PEOPLE 3123 State Street, Opp. New Grand Chicago, Ill. F. Keith AND IN AUGUST TED! formers who can work stock and vaudeo in first letter. Won't answer if salary Ed. Lee, Church's Park, Memphis, Tenn. the Wise 'new,' old stunts have played out. help you. New and original acts, nation free. Address Prof. J. A. Eighth Ave., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. BERTY! and Fake. An experienced showman, & O. Can write choruses and arrange 4 McKinnie St, Augusta, Ga. Williams ADOURS Negro Musical Comedy The show that delivers the goods t once to enlarge Nos. 2 and 3 com- nd Novelty Acts. Also 16 young 5 GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 Someone has been calling attention to the Pastime Theatre, Muskogee, Okla. The Perry and Lowe Stock Company is doing all right at the Ruby Theatre, Galveston, Texas. Boyd and Wilson, the well-known block face comedians, had one more success week at Johnson's skydome, Nashville, Tenn. Will Thornton, of the team of Thornton and Myers, is working single at the Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., featuring some of his song hits. Pugh and Jugh have closed their three weeks' engagement at the Acme Theatre. He will lovely weeks at the Lyric Theater. He will at the Pekin Theater, Memphis, Tenn. May 22. NOTES FROM CAMPBELL BROS. ANNEX BAND, ENROUTE We have just closed our route through cool Colorado. While the show played Fort Morgan, the Wallburs were playing their new dancing act, which is a scream. Alfred Hennen, the lyric tenor, is cleaning up as a high-class tenor. D. Triplets received his new slate corner, and no one can sleep night or day. After 12 weeks successful engagement at the Idle Hour theater, Macon, Ga., the team of Freeman & Harper opened at the Famous theater with their stock company, Freeman Theater, the Musical Theater, Musper, Stock Co. Is scoring much success in this city. Freeman has been successful in securing nine well experienced performers that can carry eleven thousand people and have worked this section of the country. Freeman says that he is capable of pleasing any audience with this company, carryl eleven thousand people and have worked that can double on the stage. Would like to hear from all good managers that can book such a company. Grafters and others can save stamps. Freeman, caretens of stock managers, Atlanta, Ga., yours truly, GEO. FREEMAN. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE BAND ON A TOUR. BIRMINGHAN, Ala.—The Tuskegee Institute Band, which is making a tour of Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia, gave a visit to the city, last week to a house crowded with the members of both races. The program drew forth frequent and hearty applause, and Mr. Belton Glilleth, a life-long friend and trustee of Tuskegee, by giving a concert on the lawn of the Glilleth home. Mr. Belton presented the band with fifty dollars in gold. During the serenade, the small daughter of Mr. John A. Kaul, a wealthy citizen of Tuskegee, was intimately presented Bandmaster Smith with fifty cents, stating that she wished the boys to buy postcards to send to their cousins, the band's cousin, cousin cheer. The bald left for Decatur. FINEST ANNEX ON THE ROAD With Ringling Bros.' World's Greatest Shows. Under the direction of Mr. Lew Graham the roster is as follows: Prof. R. Roy Pope, the Hoosier cornetist with his challenge band, the only colored band in the competition, and the organization of any kind; J. Parker, lecturer; Mile. Corretta, midge; Frank Lention, the three-legged boy; Geo. Wells, the smileless man; Chas. Tripp, the armless wonder; Miles, the brave bear; beard; Bombay, the Royal bugler from Siam; Gondio & Apexia, the pinheads from India; Piramal & Sami, the double-bodied East Indian, brother and sister; Bears, the beared bears, monkeys, dogs and man-like animals; Singhalesi Pigma and Mile Theresa, the snake charmer. The show did an enormous week's business at Philadelphia. Prof. Pope sends regards to Alonzo Willis, Stunley and all other professionals. MAJESTIC THEATER HOT SPRINGS, ARK. By Oscar C. Carter. **WEEK OF MAY 15** The Russells are a week of hard work, and get all the harmony out of their song. Joe Russell is certainly another Joe Britton, because he can certainly do something. Williams and Jones are another good team. The pair is late from work and turn out some day to be like his name-sake, Bert H. W. Williams. Brewer and Smith do a charming sister act, are good looking girls, sing well, and deserve a place in the band. They have the most experience. Jennings and Jennings are holdovers, who established themselves in Hot Springs as favorites, singing their own song, "I Don't See What You're Waiting On." The James Sisters are singing their "breathe-breathers," and make a bulldog break his chain. PROF. BISMARK FERRIS Satisfied Musical Enterprise With Two Bills. We are now having fine weather and our company is over making good. This company is composed of the following: Bain Jackson, Jackson, small solo corp.; Edward Davis, first firm; Conor, alto; Jas, Shaw, barbone; Ulysses Earlier, Billy Moore, trombone; John Butler, tuba; John Crubb, small drum; Budd Nethercutt, bass; net; minstrels, Norris Griggsy and Harrison Blackburn; extreme ends, Buddorders and Billy Moore end. Rambler Quartette; Oglesby, Love, Smart, and Tandy, creating a great hit with his sons. Blackburn with his dancing trio is a decided success. We are expecting another alto trio with his sons. We make 20 people in this company, the largest of its kind on the road. MACON (GA) NOTES By Chas. Collier. Ocmulgee Park is now the center of attraction from all over Georgia. Excursions coming in from Jackson, Ga., and intermediate points along the way and spend Thursday at Ocmulgee Park. The museum Owens-Brooks Stock Co. Sunday and Monday is Atlanta days at the Park. E. Kelley, of the Famous Theater, in Atlanta, offers a tour of the Irish and the many friends in Atlanta are anxious to pay this company a visit, who are very popular in Atlanta. Those connected with Russell-Owens? Answers to the questions of Andrew, Gus Flemister, Andrew Pairchild, Tommie Parker, Billy Reeves, Willie Clem, Cora Gelfin, Theresa Burroughs, Alice Russell, Blanche Thompson, Evelyn Wille, Pauline Crampton, Walter Wille, and the artist, Dixon Bose, stage carpenter. Miss Crampton has been off the boards for the past few days on account of sickness, but she is reported to be moving and will be seen at Ocmulgee soon. Mr. Andrews, Mr. Speedy Smith, Tommie Parker and Fairchild have furnished a summer cottage among the pines at Ocmulgee. They are the members of a plum tree. pany last week. Of course Miss Russell's little pet "Puddins" went also, and, as usual, she was playing with Buster. The pair of them was playing the grass just off the picnic grounds when all of a sudden they jumped a little further and the party to catch the two little pets. Now the question is: Was "Puddins" and "Buster" running after the rabbit or for them? After the rabbit Thompson, "Dope" Miss Russell, Sepsedy and others present please answer. BELMONT STREET THEATER, PENSACOLA, FLA Billy Cross, our genial stage manager and producer, is still with us and staging such shows as more than please the patrons and scored a big hit. He riot. The Porters—Buster and Willie—were greatly received. Little Susie Hawthorn, one of Pensacola's young performers, after filling in for the first time, and going just as big as he then best vaudeville houses (colored) is back again and is just cleaning up. Miss Alison Smiley is with us again for the third time, and she goes just as big as she then soubrette. Prof. Guss Nell is still rendering his own rag (Belmont street) composed and executed by himself. Mr. Willie is the delight of all. Our manager always full of life and smiles at all times and the ghost walks every Saturday at 3 p. m. The imps visits daily. All impostors have look out for the theatrical devil is on their trail. Those who are aware of W. H. Oppen. PASSING SHOW AT WASHINGTON, D. C Amphion Glee Club in Comic Opera—Bradley, Simms & Simms at the Dabney—Whitman Sisters at the Blue Mouse—Lew Henry at the Howard—Whitney Musical Company at Norfolk—Master Barington Guy a Promising Youth. (By W. P. Bayless.) Special to THE FREEMAN. The Whitney Musical Comedy Company, under the management of the irritable S. Tutt Whitney and irreproachable J. Homer Tutt opened for an indefinite run at the Gate Theater. During the engagement there the company will present many funny and different plays, the books and lyrics written by S. Tutt Whitney, the music by T. L. Corwell, Henry Ward II, H. Tutt, J. Peavle, Mores, James Woodson, Nettie Taylor and Mabelle Brown will assume principal parts in the plays. There will be twenty other excellent singers and dancers in the company during the summer. Susie Sutton is visiting in the city for a few days. Miss Minnie Brown, the Queen of Song, is playing in Richmond, Va. Jeff DeMount isa big scream at the Globe Theater in Philadelphia. Leigh Whiper appeared at the Howard last Sunday night, singing "Constantly" and "Band, Band, Band." James Lee is still at the Howard and sends regards to the members of the "My Friend from Dixie" Company. The well-known Whitman sisters, in a big musical comedy act, appeared at the Blue Mouse Theater last week. Mr. Le Whiper is in town and busy. Last Sunday night he was a feature attraction at the Howard Theater. Selma Loraine, Karl Brown Cook, Fred Jennings and Babe Dangerfield compose the bill at the Minnehaha this week. Mr. James C. Foster, of the firm of Hall & Foster, from Philadelphia, appeared at the Howard in the Sunday night concert. E. Lawrence Burns, drummer for the Wilberforian Musical Association, is playing drums at the Sunday night concerts given at the Howard Theater. The bill at the Minnehaha Theater is a good one. The motion pictures are excellent. The features of the bill attracted and charmed large audiences all the week. Leigh Whipper and Lew Henry have gotten together at last. "Nuff'd they appear at the Minnehaha in a big, fun act, the week of the 22d. It's hot stuff." Madeline Cooper and Billy Bradley are on the bill at the Fairyland. They are meeting with success and please the larger audience that greet them at each performance. Josephine Tobias and Muriel Ringgold are on the bill at the Fairyland. They acted so funny and sang so sweetly that the audiences at the Foraker have leased the services of the girls for some time. The performers are good and please the people. Billy Bradley, the "Kansas Sunflower," plays the second week at the Da Theater singing "Let It Alone" and "Trans-mag ni-ni-ci-bam-dam-u - ality." His monologue this clever long song, slim skier, comedian is a scream in his act in which he impersonate an "Old Man." The Amphion Glee Club, of this city, whose services have been in demand on many occasions, announced that the beauty club, "The Belle Penzance," with beautiful costumes, excellent stage settings and appropriate costumes, will be held on the club Friday evening, June 2, at the Howard Theater. The orchestra will be played by the Wilberford Musical Association, and the orchestra will be a specialist of long standing, and produced this beautiful pera here abut ten years ago. He has been the manager and director of the Amphion Glee Club since the date of organization. . . . Master Barrington Guy is a new exhibition of talent in the city. His father, Mr. Nathan Guy, is a dramatic reader of considerableness, the son seems to be a calligrapher, the calling hand and is destined to become quite a performer if encouraged to develop his gifts. Master Barrington is six years of age and knows and can sing effectively twenty or more songs. He was taken by his parents to see "His Honor the Barber" at the Howard Theater, and now impersonates Mrs. Ada Overrode in her songs that "They'll Moll Me Miss Lotta Grin" in "Rubber Necking Moon" with marked ability and striking exactness. He is a bright and promising boy and the many deeds he receives should encourage his parents to see that his education is such that his talents will be fully developed. WHY AIDA OVERTON WALKER SHOULD BE MADE A STAR NEXT SEASON. (By Sylvester Russell.) Alda Overton Walker, ere the season closes, has completed another triumph, the first of her own personal individuality. Every instance of her tour with the company has been characterized that she was the dominant feature of the show, and the box office drawing attraction. Without her, last season, there was no success. The great appeal to her present manager THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. A MARGIE CROSBY & TOM SCOTT The above illustration is a splendid likeness, in character, of the team of Scott and Crosby. This act, layed the Crown Garden Theater last week, to big acknowledgements. They are, a clever pair, well in the arts of the game, overlooking no opportunity to catch and hold their audiences. The team has been working together three years. Tom ers, Barton and Wiswell, is to look at her drawing power as a box office attache, well in the arts of seeking her services, and making tures to her to sign for a long trip abroad. It is not likely that Bert A. Williams, her only equal as a male star, can be brought to her next season. The Pacific Coast to play East, but Mr. Williams is not with the company. It is said that Manager Ziegfeld has retained Bert Williams on the Pacific Coast, to keep him from seeing Mrs. Walker, and to keep out of the clutches of other managers. It is understood that Manager Ziegler will organize a new "Folles of 1911" on Monday and last season's soubret will be scrambled up in it separate and distinct, very much like performers in aaudeville. But Mr. Williams would never tell the public how to be a real stargazer to tell them that he is the owner of name of Williams and Walker revived, even if with Alda Overton Walker, or James Shipp production, and to hear the coof of Will C. Elkins training the mighty chorus, as he walks in late to rehearsal. It is all the story of a family that has been reunited by time and opportunity. Leaving Mr. Williams to ponder over the follies of the past and present, let us devotedly turn to the profile of Mrs. Walker. What will she do? This she must decide upon before the warmer method of at least a conference with her managers should be a decision to make. The public stands in waiting. With hands across the sea, the European money grabbers stand ready to take her away, and it is generally believed that she is ready and willing to go if her American managers are not will to pre- Walker with an actor who is not her equal would only be access baggage to say nothing of one who is only popular with an average public and a lesser few of the critics. As a badly mutilated judge, with a growing temper like a lion, I could never endorse a coterie of two states of the world value, and be felting public expressions. Why, then, should her managers seek to work her in double? The decision is really and actually up to Mrs. Walker, and it will be Mrs. Walker's duty to say to her managers in true female style: "I resign. I must go it alone or quit." She has just a very long-term interest in the Act of 1949. I do not have the nervous heart. Do her of the same kind. Managers understand." Mrs. Walker is cultivated and mild, but her intelligence would probably cause her managers to lose her all the sooner, if they cannot see her. What happens if she is not rescued by Jesse A. Shipp, the one genius, who still survives to rescue the stars of his race from failures. Mr. Shipp has finished his work at the Pekin Theater, and is probably at Mount Clemens by this time. He is also a few weeks from his labor. The public expects to see Mrs. Walker as a single star next season, and will be anxious to support her, because she is a superior artist, and that of itself is strong enough to sustain her. We are waiting to hear the news, and everything must hurry. RAMBLINGS OF THE GOATS IN CHICAGO. The popular Southern quartette are at the American Theater. The act at present consists of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hudson, Tom Edwards and Bud Smith, comedian. Goat thinks you, and are working "constantly." Those read vaudevillians, Miller and Lyles, are in town. Lyles is doing the title role in a playlet called "Papa," and Miller is delivering messages to his brother Irvin from the old folks at home. He is playing Columbia, Saturday night, May 13. Miller is playing hip-hop to Nashville, spent Sunday with his father and mother, and arrived in Chicago Sunday. They open on the Orpheum Court at Winnipeg, May 22. Are they Goats? Yes. Mr. Morgan Prince, of the Prince Trio, and assistant secretary of the Goats, is confirmed as prods. accompanying with blood poisoning in his right foot. Miller and Green, in conjunction with Will C. Wishbone, are producing a minstrel show at the Bilou Theater, Hammond, Ind., this week. Got Sidney L. Perrin is very blister in his denunciation of Goats, Russell, and others producing in the South, for using music and plays belonging to him, without his permission. In spite of those who do not wish us well, the Goats continue to grow in membership and other ways essential to a theater community. We are near the century mark in numbers, and as this goes to press we will have thrown the doors of our new club rooms open for the public's approval, in a ground reception. "Chinese" Walker and Cassee Burch are soon to make their debut in a vaudeville skirt written by Mr. Walker. Goat? Sure. (Special.) Cliff Green has joined. Heard on the street: First Sport—Are you going to the Goats' reception? Second Sport—I can't positive. First Sport—Supper will be served free. Second Sport—Oh, well, I'll be there. NOTES FROM EPH WILLIAMS' FA MOUS TROUBADOURS CO. EN ROUTE. The Troubadours are doing fine, packing them nightly. Mr. Thos. Bronner, of Augusta, Ga. sets things to going when he appears as Silas Green, also in his monologue specialty, Chas. and Lillie Oslo he takes on for a young sketch team he is leaving plenty of that follow us, to get a hand, for their certainly work to 5 and 6 nightly. Geo. Baker, the wizard of the wire and wife, have rejoined also. He holds all breaths, and knows gets hers regular. " Miss Pearl has great advance lately and demanding Scott, the male member, is a high-class comedian. Marge Crosby is the only sister of Harry Crosby, late of that well-known team. The Crosbys of Harry and Omn. Elin is a well-detailed little lady, with a good voice and pleasing personality. They are featuring that famous ditty by John Goodloe. "Oh! You Sally Rag." The music of this song was written by Clarence Jones. a high place in the minds of the people, as Queen Oneta. Harry Brown came back to us Wednesday. Thos Price and Jake Elliott, our battery, are sending their thunder sounds and rolls, all over every class and improving weekly, and last class and improving weekly, and last people screaming and aplaiding for more music. Jesse Reeves, our principal trombonist, has his share of people around the people of intelligence compliment our band and say that our bandmaster, R. J. Anderson, is as good a director as they ever saw in the business. Prof. Eph never sat at the top of the great extension ladder of shows, and everyone on the pay roll him, and stands by him at every and any cause. Our band now carries 16 people, and never kick at any call for music. NOTES FROM AIRDOME, TAMPA, FLA. (By J. Chicken Rell Beaman). Everything is running smoothly at the Airdome. Mr. Whitley, our enterprise manager, we are welcoming playhouse from front to back. Mr. Whitley of an aristocratic family and firmly believes in good deportment of his performers especially the women. J. Lester McDaniel, the Playboy handout and all-around comedian opens 15th and you all know Mr. will deliver the goods night of the Brown Sisters will open night of 16th and Miles, a Tampa favorite, is featuring Aida Overton Walker's season's hit "That's Why They Call Me Shine," making a tribute to the 1960s and going "Love Joe," "Some of These Days" and "Honk a Cat" rag to the delight of all. Isaiah Grant, our phenomenal bartone, is coming to the Airdome. Chicken Reel Beaman is still producing—but hopes to soon be in the Jesse Shipp class. How's that, Tim E. Lester? ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR By P. L. Jenkins, Abbeville, S. C. We are in the southeastern corner of South Carolina this week. Chas. E. Rue Birmingham, Ala. under the care of physiatrist Dr. Robert Miller, tack of malaria fever. Robert Miller is back after spending a week's vacation at his home, azoo City, Miss. Wm. Earl Journals, Ala. The author of Earl & Sherwon, joined May 2nd, Sulligent, Ala. They are sending the auditions into spasms of daughter and fran- duce of 0-minute faece entitled "Wildcatting." They regard to all friends in and out of the professors, Jouis Brown, of Chicago, Ill., Joseph Holmes, of home, Memphis, and singing turn. Regards to all. P. L. Jenkins, Freeman correspondent and bromonist, has just returned after spending a week in home, Memphis, Teen, James (Frosty) and Birmingham, Ala. May 8, returning to Chicago, Ill. Chas. Laurendine, trap of malaria fever, at Bessener, Ala. Address all mail for members of this company to Hazen, Ark. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Will Have a Drug Store—Shares Now Being Sold. WANTED! First class acts of all kinds. Costumes and referrals necessary. Good novelty acts of recognized ability can find work here. State salary and particulars in first letter. Address JULIEN J. SEALS, Lyre Theatre, Thirteenth and Wainut streets, Louisville, Ky. WANTED! At once, eight attractive looking chorus women for stock, those who can work single. Good wardrobe. Write at once, stating all particulars. Address W. J. STILES, 625 W. Broad St., Savannah, Ga. First class acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognized ability. Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop. Auditorium Theatre, South Street above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. Forty performers—Florida Blossum Co.—male and female musicians who double B. & O. & 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, 361 Fourth Street, Macon, Ga. THE AVENUE THEATRE Vaudeville and pictures from 10:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. Prices 5c and 10c. Pictures from 10:30 to 2:15; Vaudeville from 2:15 to 4:00; Pictures from 4:15 to 7:00; Vaudeville from 7:15 to 10:30. Come when you please, stay as long as you like. The Pekin Hotel Home Brewing Co.'s Beers In Wood and Glass THE HOME OF THE THEATRICAL AND BASE BALL PUBLIC ROSCOE WALDEN, Prop. 325-327-329 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. 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. 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 Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, MRS. CORDELIA McCLAIN, Producer and Stage Director. LAURA MOSS, Assistant. Jacksonville, Florida. praised by Rev. S. R. Ried for their work toward the widows and orphan children, who has had the support of the organization... W. H. Pape, the evangelist, is consoling the widow, a church, which has aroused interest of the city very much. Sunday, May 21, is tag day. Every person who attends during week is asked to take two tags, red and green, and bring some one with them Sunday, and bring some one for them trying to do right. The green: I want to do right. Services will be held throughout the day. JEFF SWIFT T. B. McCRAY Romania Hotel and Cafe After Theatre Parties a Specialty. State's Buffett James Luric 3759 State St., Chicago, Ill. Phone, Douglas, 746. Music from 7:30 p. m. to 1 a. m. Wheeler & Swords THEATRES PERFORMERS NOTE We want good acts at all times. Keep in touch with us for time at our and other Theaters. 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. WAN SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Walters selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write Today for one. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC GOMPANY 5025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. The Reid House 94½ Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. [Name] L. H. REID. Prop. While in the city stop at the Bed House, the only first class house in the city. Caters to the sporting and theatrical professions. Prices reasonable. Strangers always made welcome. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. BALL PLAYER DIES. John Merida"—"Big Boy"—a favorite A. B. C. ball player, died Sunday at Kansas City. Mo, where he had gone to play season. The funeral was held at St. Louis, Ind., where his mother reides. WABASH BEATS A. B. C. NINE. Northern State Leaguers Trim Local Team in Opener, 7 to 4. WABASH, Ind., May 17. The Wabash team of the Northern State League defended the team in the first game here today in the first game of the season on the home grounds. Wabash seven runs, while the visitors made four. The game was witnessed by a fair crowd. The three games for Wabash, and Drollinger, and Rosenbaum were in the box. Special season opens here May 24. BOWLING GREEN (KY.) ACADEMY DOES UP MINNEAPOLIS KEYSTONES. The Bowling Green Academy trimmed the Minneapolis Keystones to the tune of 4 to 2. H. Young, better known as Sea Bawk," was on the rubber for the academy and held the Keystones down to a few scattered hits. The features of the game were the pitching of Young and the batting of Taylor, Houston, Price and Ragland. McNair, who knocked the ball over the fence in Louisville, was struck out twice out of the three trips to the plate. The visitors were clearly outplayed. Score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R Min. K.....0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0—2 B. G. A.....0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0...4 Batteries—Keystones, Pate and Wills, B. G. A. Young and Taylor. Umpire. SPORTING NEWS. Muskogee will have one of the best baseball teams in the Southwest in the new organization, the Muskokee White Sox, organized recently in the East. Muskokee is one of the members of the famous Manual Training High School team, that holds the championship of Arkansas and Oklahoma, and several other teams. The team will be managed by Mr. John E. Escoe, coacher of the Peoples Bank and Trust Company, and Prof. Horace L. Preston, the present manager of the M. T. H. S. Cyr Young will be field captain, and the team is ready to meet all comers. Address Muskogee White Sox, Escoe Building, Room 1, Muskogee, Okla. Report comes that the president of the Pekin Tigers, the Cleveland baseball team, is ready. When at West Baden last week, it is said that he made away with the funds. The men found it necessary to sell the team. So the seems has stunned on evil times. Manager Morgan has, however, succeeded in setting the boys new suits, short white the club will be doing business again. Engagements will be filled. MEMPHIS TIGERS STILL WINNING. MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The Tigers won five straights, two from No. I, & C, and three from Hon. Tick Houston's Fall City Giants of Louisville, Ky. The day was beautiful sunshiny one, and the fans locked out to see the Tigers walk over visitors. Mr. Houston was game, and made a great effort to show he had the best club, but Manager Smith sent his boys in to win, and they had not much work to do in the first game, as Young, the famous side-arm twirrier, was selected by Captain Zimmerman and maybe he can't like to be. He let the visitors down with two hits, striking out nine men, the game ending 6 to 9. The second game was awfully hard for the Tigers, as Coley was not in form and they hit him often. The score was 5 to 6 in the visitors' favor ing the last half of the seventh, when Dad Washington came up and singled and Pop Ransom, who always hits when a hit is billed, lined her out for two bases, and the grand old man went to third. Next year, the Vessel, the lightning right fielded and hit by the left hand ticker over third base gave the Tigers the game- 2 to 6. The Tigers will meet Col. Edw. Michell's Minneapolis Keystones, on the 25th, 22nd and 23rd. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. special to THE FREEMAN. He takes incidentals in the US State League last Saturday's game in Ogden. Score, 3 to 1. Inability to connect safely at critical times lost the game. Mooney, on the firing line for the team, was the only player. The team failed brilliantly behind him. Sunday's Double-Header. The Oxies broke even in the double leader with Salt Lake Sunday, losing the first 1 to, and winning the second, 8 $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. END NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY —YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weak- ness, losing memory and name browsing, on by my side, muses, or the follies of youth, that has so many worn and nervous men additional help homes, without any man who wishes to regain his power and virility, quickly and quickly should have a copy. 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The first game was a pitcher's battle between Langford and Chevalier. Each pitched in mid-season form, allowing only six scattered bingles; only two�-third were at for the Oxles, caught a snappy game, not at all from a stolen base. By the good work of Robinson, "cat" on second, Salt Lake won in the ninth on a single and a fluke home run, which lit in back of a line of autos. The second game was a slugging affair of which the Oxles had the better batting eye, getting a five-time safe drive. Kyle, the young outfielder, a free-run in a black-back's real find, hitting like a fiend and fielding well. Tillie McAdoo, the star first sacker, (as all the press and public say) lead the day in batting honors, get-down three triples and a double in the two games. Tillie, playing at first is towing talk. Kyle knocked a base run in the second game with two men on, the longest hit ever seen in Zion City on Walker's field. Third baseman Hawkins displayed a clever bit of base running geohwhersered over a bit of base running when he scored the top line on a bunt by Langford. Press declares the Oxles the cleverest of base runners. The Oxies are strengthening up gradual and will soon be going a last season's clip. The clip is bound to be sharp. Manager Black will have a winning team and the fans are with him, white and cool. Sunday's batteries—First game, Langford and Langley. Second game, Mooney and Langley. A. B. C. BASEBALL TEAM. [Name] (George Abrahams, Manager.) George Abrahams, perhaps one of the best all around sporting men in the city of Indianapolis, has been elected recently to the team. This team has a national reputation as one of the fastest and hardest hitting teams among the semi-pros in the Midwest West. Already marked improvement has been shown in the up of the team as well as at the park under the management of Mr. Abrahams. The ne wmanager means to book only the standard attractions in baseball and basketball in first-place aggrigations who can qualify. THE ROSES HAVE A WINNING STREAK. TOLEDO, O., May 15.—The following games have been played and won by the Roses: 5, Roses, 4; Hillers, 0; May 6, Roses, 5; Rollers, 3; May 15, Roses, 18; U. G, 8. The Roses challenge any team. Would it dates out of town, and in town, also. Write a story. Ed Love, 1733. Spellbush avenue, Toledo. Following are the players: Bones, right field; Thurman, shortstop; Robinson, second base; Crow, third base; Love, center base; first base; Carter, left field; Jones, catcher; Lewis, pitcher. Pitcher Williams Could Not Control the Ball. CHICAGO, Ill.—Before a large crowd, the Chicago Leland Giants played an eleven-inning tie game with the Muskegon team. The score was 7 to 7. The Giants should have won but Cyclone Williams was unable to control the "pill." The feature of the game was the hitting of the Giants and "Grennis" coaching. The score: Chicago Giants .2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 — 7 10 Muskegon .2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 — 7 6 Williams and Pettus: Williams and Pettus: Leiser and Johnson. Leland Giants Defeat the Joliet Stan dards—A Sensational Game—Wicke-ware Toys With White Players. Chicago, Ill. With Wickware on the slab and pitching in sensational form, Moseley's Leeland Giants defeated the Joilet Standards last Sunday before a good size crowd of enthusiasts. I here I am the first games seen here this season. The Giants was strengthened by Campbell and "Jimmie Smith," both putting up a great performance. We had a first time for several years. Quite an ovation was given "Jimmie" as he is so well known here and all over the country. We had only two pitchers and allowed only two scratch hits, the shortstop being the only man to connect. As usual, Strothers played his standard first baseman. The sophomore standard's first baseman. Wickware was there with the willow in great shape, leading a batting rally in the eighth inning, getting two hits and making the only hit for the Giants. The score was 1 to 0. Lelands .....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 *—1 Joilet .....0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0—0 Two base hit—Wickware. Double play Wickwar—e to Campbell to Strothers Struck out—By Wickware, 11; by Schwartz 5. Bases on balls—Off Wick ware, 2; off Schwartz, 2. Umpire—Peters. Time—1:40. OWENSBORO. KY.. NEWS. Rev. Smith, of Paducah, Ky., preached the Odd Fellows annual sermon at the Fourth St. Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, May 14, 1911, and also conducted a sermon on June 1, 1911. R. met in Owensboro on Thursday and Friday and a large delegation throughout the states of Kentucky and Tennessee were present....The old soldiers' campfire meeting was held with many home teachers, home tutors, and many kindl friends. Many were present and many nice refreshments served....MissMaud C. Buckner, who has been out in Detroit, Mich., has returned to the city....Miss Ella Lee Garnett, who has been attending school in Fort Kearney, has been out the city....The fast Owensboro Gazette baseball team, added "A TRUE TALE OF TWO CITIES" OR "WHY HE DID IT" A Novelette—Three Breezy Chapters ( The Argument.) The following tale is a fairly true recital of a happening of the stage, which I hope will prove interesting to even more than whom it concerns. I am not sure how much order to keep back the identity of the individuals connected, I have changed it a little at times, and perhaps for the better. "The dramatis personae" are four individuals, two of whom are principals, the others of importance also, owing to their importance. I might say that the individuals have all leading parts as it concerns their vocations in life, vlz: Leading news reporters, managers, and helpers; a manager of a show. For convenience I will call the leading character, the man, Mr. A, the next in importance, the manager, Mr. C; the other male, Mr. C. The foreword will be somewhat extended, since it is of importance that theacts be set out in the city of Indianapolis, and for that matter still lives there. He was well along in years, had reached the plateau stage of life wherededuction was difficult to note, possibly because of his involvementwith him, to put it tritely. His fortyor more years had not left the ordinarytraces of the ravages of worry and disarray—either part, spiritual or physical,were well buoyed up, due, one wouldto a rather abstemious dispositionthroughout which made fortemperance in all things, merelytemperance, not absolutism.He prided himself, owing to hisstrength, to a rather abstemious dispositionnot regard the facts in the light of aliberty to shock society—at least unduly. He, however, wore his soul andbody according to their meaning andaccentuation, and meant a tincture of Bohemianism, andwith which the young usually are attaintand only flags down with approachingand then not always in a hurryit takes its Mr. A enjoyed seeing the city at its worst, as well as it its best; not that pleasurable enjoyment, but the curiousness of the environment be—the hind side of a show—a circus unloading, its topsy-turvy turmoll aspect had as much attraction for him as the show in orderly array, when it is in the audience. He enjoyed the theater. It was his particular camping ground. Here was diverse humanity with its dual roles, where one might be schooled in the ways of the world, and the other made the proper entry on his mind's horizon. But that's not to the point. One evening Mr. A was taking his usual delight—a theatrical performance, and that was that the wow and acquaintance, it was due the imminent and zeal. She was in earnest, she was wholesome looking, due in part, of course, to the grease pot and rogue. But with those accessories aside, she had beauty in her own right—in fee simple. "Her musty ringlets unconfined In clustering meshes well, behind" had a suggestion of a little support by way of artificiality. But take her all in all she was a very lovely maiden, in which at a distance, appeared well worth closer inspection. This was Miss B. Mr. A's eyes were riveted on Miss B. she did her various turns. Her mouth was warmer, as if playing even if she were new. Then, too, there was that appeal to the audience for sympathy, suspended judgment, if she was shocking in the conclusion. Who could not be interested in these situations? Mr. A read her heart's resolve, "I must not fail." Miss B enumerated all that she must win for, and finally, for him whose kindly, quiet soul must riled or sullied by failure or disgrace. Miss B, in her customary walks, did not care much for notice, for applause. But in this new sphere she found that she was not a victim. No applause meant death. Give me applause or give me death in the language of Patrick Henry, is the cry of a case. She cried, caught the language, and applauded, in effort of the little "Miss Sara Bernhard" if not to the beauty of the reality. Heaven had given Miss B good face and form; it had not been very particular about what else she saw. But it should be said that she kills quitting herself with fear and trembling also had considerable success. In the language of the stret, she made good. As before imputed, she lacked in so-called personality, but her most observant manager, Mr. A, with his large and wide experience, felt called on to deal out a bit of his knowledge, so it would be good for her, if it did. It would be, but with what success we shall see. Chapter I. Miss B's company went to Louisville Ky., after a successful week in Indianapolis. Mr. A writes a letter which challenges of some learning. Mr. A, Indianapolis, Ind. May 12, 1900. Miss B. With Mr. C's Theatrical Co., Louisville, Ky. Dear Little Lady: I hear about your effort to lead in your newly chosen profession, but I am not a brilliant, so patient, so industrious that I am touched. You are so like myself. I have gone through it all, but, of course, in other fields, therefore I know what it means. I am not a lazy away, pushing myself up to my old self. I like to hear of your struggles, but, of course, will be more gratified to hear of your successes. I inquire about you when I saw you working in this place. Now, let me help you a bit by way of advice. Perhaps nature has not blesses you enough to make a great actress. You must do the rest. Perhaps Mr. C. who takes so much interest in you can not tell you what to do. Perhaps nature. You must get much of yours. Now then. You read very much read poems, novels, read of great men women—be sure you read things that appeal to the passions also. The thing must take your soul and body or else you fail. So go to see what interests you to do as a matter of immediate help; go see the great things, things that work on you, the things that stir you, the things that make you laugh, the things that wring your nerves that touch your heart, that make you love God and man. See the great pictures when you are in nature. Be touched. Think greatly, think about Sarah Bernhardt as a model and you will be the least find yourself above the aureum. Your voice is somewhat weak. Talk until it is strong, then talk as little as you can. It makes good singing; it can go good. Sing as low as you can, then sing as high as you can in your practice every day. Not too long at a time—15 minutes. Run scary, say they if you don't have them. Have a voice on voice culture and then go it alone. Now then, I am through with my university. But finally, do not be haughty; be humble to great your success. Do not treat what I say lightly. I have given you, in your line, Life of the world along your line. Life of the world along your line, as for me, perhaps I may not interest you. But I must tell you or don't sleep well. And please don't forget me in carouse. Now then, I am of the Marge; no young man, as you perhaps hoped. But how could a young man you so much? You should know better. I spoke to you once only. When Mr. C introduced you to me on Indiana avenue, I shook your hand. You remember. If you hear from you, provided it will nt, in any way, hurt you. Tell me of your progress. I Will mention this paper now and then. Don't show you think it will cause ill feeling or jealousy among your companion actresses. My regards to your relatives. You may address me Ahrold, the name you sporting page, the Melange, if you do not care to use my name. You do care to, you may. It is Mr. A. I do not care who sees what I write. Cannot not say anything that will cause shame, not say choose for your protection another name tell me what it will be and I will address you by it. I mean to help you. Yours for success. Observe very, very carefully what I say. Mr. A's letter caused a little consternation in camp. It was lightly applauded; not sufficient, however, to be called an encore. No bows, no curtain calls. Mr. A fired in one more letter, then forged the denouncement. Chapter III will stir the letter in detail, also the various replies that came, and why various replies came. The question then, as to whether he was fired in doing it will rest with the reader. WHAT "PRESS GANG" IS DOING. Rev, G. L. P. Taliafero is again editor-in-chief of the Christian Banner, a Baptist organ, published at Philadelphia. The Christian Recorder will reach its sixteenth birthday in July, and Editor R. R. Wright will duly celebrate the event. James E. Crawley, an experienced newspaper man, has succeeded the late J. Monroe Steele, as city editor of the Star of Zion, Charlotte, N. C. Editor H. E. McBeth, of the Baltimore Times, continues his vigorous agitation for a Negro daily. He says the weekly paper is too slow for these strenuous times. A. N. Fields is to launch another race paper at Chicago, and James R. Harris at Hiley Goodall are to start "The Defender" at Louisville. "Always room for one more." President M. M. Levey, of the N. N. P. A. is preparing a program to be presented at the Moore Press Association in the open session of the National Negro Business League at Little Rock, Ark. next August. The "Laymen's Number" of the southwestern Christian Advocate, and the "Women's Nnumber" of the Christian Redeer, the production editor, Editors R. E. Jones and R. R. Wright are to be congratulated. Editor H. P. Slaughter, of the Odd Fellows' Journal, is opened to the colored Y. M. C. A. movement, believing it to be a tacit understanding of the segregation policy imposed by the whites at every possible point of vantage. The McRidley family is "at the helium" of the Cadiz KY. Informer. Rev. McRidley is office editor; also business manager; and several young McRidley run the "typo" end and mail the papers. Publisher Charles Alexander, of Boston, accompanied Dr. J. E. Shepard and Judge J. C. Pritchard through Ohio, where they made a whirlwind tour in the interest of the great National Redeer Training School, located at Durham, N. Prof. N. W. Curtwright and former Register J. W. Lyons, of Augusta, Ga., have started a testimonial subscription for Rev. W. J. Wright, in recognition of the latter's valued services, covering more than thirty years, as editor of the Georgia Baptist. The New York Age is not giving its support to the effort the citizens of New York are putting forth to secure the formation of a regiment for the National Guard of the state. The Amsterdam News is for it "teeth, and toenail," and the country at large wishes to see it win its case. The veteran T. Thomas Fortune is associate editor of the thriving Amsterdam News. This paper is the talk of New York, having built up a circulation of over 10,000 in the sixteen months it has been in existence. Fortune, Anderson, Warren, Harris and the staff make a combination of hustlers that cannot be beaten. --- J. Thomas Harrison is making a success of the Advocate at Cambridge, Mass., generally regarded as a newspaper graveyard. When he took hold of the business last July the circulation then dropped. Then the advertising receipts were less than $15.00 per month; now he takes in steadily an average of $180.00 per month. * * * Rev. J. D. Pair has become acting editor and business manager of the National Union at Washington, D. C. succeeding N. L. M. Murray, now known as the Washington Guardian. The Union is one of the best race journals published at the nation's capital and Dr. Pair will make it the higher voice of the cultured people there. . . . R. W. Thompson, corresponding secretary of the National Negro Press Association, is compiling a much-needed database of valuable data from many publications, but there are many from which he has heard nothing. Some on the old list are dead, and new ones have been born. The new ones are involved in calculation, value of plant, if any, number. Send name of paper, name of editor, circ of persons regularly employed and average amount of wages paid weekly. Mr. W. Washington, D. C. DULUTH, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN The many friends of Mrs. M. B. Brown surprised her at her home, 922 Sixth avenue, Monday evening, May 8, and a very enjoyable evening was spent....Mrs. John Matthews, who is in St. Mary's Hospital, where she underwent a very serious operation, is reported now out of danger and slowly improving....Miss Harris, of the St. Emo Flats, was taken to St. Mary's Hospital last week for an operation....Miss Lillian Perry, of Evanston, Ill., who has been visiting relatives and friends, has returned to her home....Miss Ethel McDonald has gone to Adrian, Mich., to reside....Rev. Jonathan Brewer has returned from Chicago and points in Indiana, where he has been spending his vacation. Mrs. Brewer and daughter Winnifred, who preceded him, have not yet returned. He reports a very pleasant visit among relatives and old friends....Mr. Stroighter entertained the Appointment Club at the home of Mrs. Kate Smith, Third avenue, West and Fourth street, last evening. Wayne evening. The entire membership of the club, Mrs. Kate Smith, the usual pleasant evening. Rutten G. U. O. of F., held their annual service at the A. M. E. Church, Sunday evening, May 14. The members were in attendance. Walt Walter. Host of ceremonies. Address, Mr. H. J. address on behalf of Household of Ruth. Mrs. Eugene Watts. The sermon was delivered by Reed. Reed, of Superior, Wits. The many friends of Mrs. Sylvester Rann will be pleased to learn that she is a graduate of theinery, after an illness of twelve weeks, at Eaton, the agent of the race papers of Toledo, was in Detroit the 15th to bring the race to Toledo, who lives at 25 Canary Street, Toleo, O. Shore, the boy and brought him back to his mother. He is seven years old. There he is a serious ford the arrest of the kidmapper. Buy the book of The Freeman and see about the reward. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Genorrhoa and Runnings IN 40 HOURS. + Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY PROFESSIONAL HEADQUARTERS For Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Pool and Billiards. Wm. Walker, Prop. Tenth & Walnut Sts., Louisville, Ky. Right Back at You $5.00 won't buy better style or quality. That's why people, who can afford to pay more, buy our Hats and pocket the difference. Levinson - $2 Hats STYLE STARTER 37 N. Penn. 41 S. Illinois 518 Indiana Avenue Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars Mixers: JACK HARRI JOE EZELL UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY Capital - - - - $ 500,000.00 Surplus and Profits - $220,000.00 Resources - - - - $6,400,000.00 OFFICERS: FRANK D. STALNAKER, President, ANDREW SMITH, Vice-President, GWYNN F. PATTERSON, Cashier. Transact a General Banking Business. Your Account Solicited. Courteous Treatment. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. See Our Nifty Spring Styles You will Profit by Getting See Our Nifty Spring Styles You will Profit by Getting OUR PRICES We number among our customers the best dressers in the city Suits from $18 up, in all Styles and Fabrics. English Woolen Company 107 North Illinois St. Opp. Terminal Station. Drink Old Style Lager Sold Everywhere G. HEILEMAN BREWING COMPANY Chicago Branch 2255 State St. Phones: Calumet 1805-1885 G. HEILEMAN BREWING COMPANY For Sale in Chicago at Bob Motts, 2704 State St., and Payne and Boling 2918 State St. TOLEDO, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN ```markdown ``` Mrs. Lula Berry 712 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. And 300 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. will have headquarters at Chicago and Louisville, Ky., and would like to hear from all managers. Special rates to clubs this year. Address as above. Boys Exchange Buffet A full line of Wines, Liquors and Clerks always on hand. Business Lunch, Good service and courteous treatment to all. When out for a good time, stop in. Brutus Owens, Prop., 488 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. Charles H. Cook, PANTATORIUM Ladies' and Gentlemen's Garments Cleaned, Dyed and Pressed. First Class Work Guaranteed. 184 West New York Street. Bar-Keepas Friend Metal Polish AN INFALLIBLE UP-TO-DATE ARTICLE USED BY MORE PEOPLE THAN ALL OTHER METAL POLISHES COMBINED For comfort and convenience the Slip-o waist can not be excelled. There are either buttons nor hooks to be bothered with—just slip over the head, pull the cords at neck and waist and one is dressed. These waists are made of black Japan silks, striped wash silks, voiles and pongees, daintily hemstitched. Some are trimmed with colored embroidery. They are moderately priced at from $7.50 to $8.50. Every woman who is fitting herself for the summer, and especially she who intends to travel, should have one of these waists. J. H. Williams is on the sick list. Mrs. James Wilson has returned home from Peru. Mr. W. H. Fielding spent Sunday in Louisville, Ky. Mr. George Hillman and family are at the Parker House. Miss Lula Arnold is visiting her parents in Lafayette, Ind. Mrs. Lucy Jones is ill with tonsilitis at her home in Paca street. Miss Mary Slaughter, of Kankakee, Ill., was a Sunday visitor in the city. Mimie Lany, of Pendellah, Ind., is visiting among friends this week. Mrs. Anna Brown is on the sick list at her home in West Eleventh street. Miss Ethel Cox, of Covington, Ky., spent a few days with friends here last week. Miss Myrtle Ash is recovering from a recent illness at her home in West Tenth street. Mrs. Katie Martin left Tuesday morning for Waterloo, Mich., for the summer term. Mr. Burney Jackson, of Columbus, O., spent Monday and Tuesday with friends here. Mrs Mary Harris, of Atlanta, Ga., made a flying trip to this city on business last week. Mr. George W. Brannon, of Salt Lake City, Utah, is in the city for several weeks. The Kenedia Whistle Club met with Mrs. Bessie Wills in North West street Friday afternoon. Her Maude and Clara Perry have as their guest a sister Miss Perry, of Matton, Ill. Messrs. William Bradley and Cornelius Wilson spent a pleasant day in Louisville, Ky., Sunday. Miss Lilian Jones in West Tenth street sleeps evening for Denver, Colo., for her health. Miss Mabel Smith, of Chicago, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. C. Knox, in Vermont street. Miss Esther Lee Hatfield, a student of S. Louis, spend her vacation with friend this christmas. Little Miss Tressa Stiggars is ill with scarlet fever at the home of her parents, in North West street. Mr. and Mrs. John Martin departed Tuesday morning for Buffalo, N. Y., for permanent residence. Messrs. Dekoven and Creighton Thompson, both from W. H. Fielding, 330 West Michigan street. Mrs. Frances Webster entertained at a six-course dinner in honor of several out-of-town guests Monday. Mr. Bud Martin, the well known base ball promoter, of French Lick, was in the city Sunday. Mr. Roscoe Greene of Dayton, O, passed through the city first of the week enroute to Calgary. Mr. J. E. Dillard has returned to his home in Knoxville, after spending several weeks with friends in the city. Mr. Harold Brown, in Columbia avenue was secrely burned about the face and hands from a gasoline explosion. Rev. Dr. E. W. Moseley, of Jackson, Tenn., was exposed to the explosion of the C. M. E. church, was in the FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE OLD RELIABLE DRESSING FOR KINKY OR CURLY HAIR. IT USE MAKES STUBBORN, NARSH HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE AND GLOSSY, EASY TO COND 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 WAY. 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 WILL SEND IT TO YOU DIRECT AT THE FOLLOWING PRICES, SMALL SIZED BOTTLE, 25* LARGE SIZED BOTTLE, 50* THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 216 LAKE ST. DEPT. 57 CHICAGO, IL. AGENTS WANTED. city last Sunday and this week looking over the work of his connection. Mrs. Ethel Johnson Wilson, of St. Paul, Minn., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliza B. Wells in West Twelfth street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry, Williams after reservation, permanently located in Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Maggie Pope was called to Charleston, W. Va., on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. J. H. Warren. Mrs. Jessie Maxwell in West Twelfth street, will leave Sunday morning for Battlecreek, Mich., for several months. Miss Fannie Black, who has been confined to her home with mumps, has fully recovered and is able to be out again. Dr. Kakaza is confined to his home in Blake street with rheumatism. His many friends hope to see him out again soon. Miss Sadie Mays, who has been confined to her home for the past three weeks, able to be up and around again. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stewart entertained at whilst Tuesday evening sixteen invited guests. They spent an enjoyable time. Mrs. Missouri Merriman, of Chicago, was the guest of Mrs. Cornelia Donnell, in West Tenth street, Friday of last week. Miss Emily Reed was hostess to a few friends Monday afternoon at tea. Miss Nancy Clay, of Muncie was the guest of honor. Mrs. Cella M. Stewart, of The Recorder, is attending the annual meeting of the Federation of Women's Clubs at Marion Hall. Mrs. Lyons, Mr. Dickerson, Messrs. George Moore and Roy Scott of Culver, Ind., were guests at the Parker House last week. The Rose Bud Ashby Miller in Holton Place was early morning. An elaborate lunch was served. Messrs. Hillman Taylor, John Woods and Silas Beck, of Cincinnati, were seen in this city Sunday. They returned home in the evening. Mr. James E. Reed, the popular and esteemed athlete has returned from a tour of California and New Mexico with the Aufdeheide family. Mr. Lucy Cook, of Indianapolis, represented the East End Needle Club at Marion, Ind., this week at he Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Ida Smith is ill at her home in New York City. Mrs. Smith is member of the Queen Esther Court of Calantha No. 264. The Blue Grass Pleasure Club was entertained by Myrtle McElroy in Senate avenue Friday evening. Covers were laid for twenty-five. Mr. Marshall Anderson entertained a number of gentlemen friends at his home in New York City on Tuesday evening. Dutch lunch was served. Mrs. Nettie Palmer, of Chicago, Ill., spent several days in this city last week and was the guest of several social functions given in her honor. Mr. Ernest be in honor. Mr. Ernest is the Knights of Pythias of Indiana, was in the city Sunday to preside at the Endowment Board meeting. Miss Carrie Barnes will address the Epworth League Sunday evening at 7 o'clock at Simpson Chapel subject, "Locations of the Epworth League," the Young Ladies' Club was entertained by Miss Mayne Brown, in California street last Thursday afternoon. A dainty two-course luncheon was served. Mrs. E. G. Williams, of St. Paul, Minn., the mother of Mrs. Edna Brown, Minn., is spending some time in the city the guest of her daughter and other relatives. Prof. and Mrs. R. B. Shelton were in the city this week, enroute to Chicago. Prof. Shelton, with Mr. Fiddler, will open the next week at Kalamazoo, Mich., at Mrs. Edna Caldwell and Master Albert left Sunday evening for her home in Milwaukee, Wis., after a pleasant visit with her mother, Mrs. Mary Etter in North West street. About four hundred persons gathered at the Simpson Castle Tuesday evening and participated in the dance party by the Summer League. The affair was a very enjoyable one. Hon. George L. Knox publisher of the Freeman, is in attendance t the commencement exercises of the Tuskegee visit other points south before his return. Mr. James Simmons (Baby Jim) and his brother, Cress Simmons, who are playing at the Theater this week, and his sister at the Park and are occupying the West End parliaments. Mrs. Kate Howell, of Franklin, Ind. is now located with her brother, K. D. Miller, corner Tenth and West streets. Mrs. Kirkland is an expert dresser and will be pleased to help her with her home at their home in North Capital and Rev. S. C. Garrison will hold a public meeting on the street Sunday evening, May 28th at the corner of Washington and Meridian streets. Rev. Garrison is responsible for the restrictions which he wishes to become known. The congregation of Second Baptist church were highly entertained at the Metropolitan Baptist church in Senate Square with a concert given by the Brother of the Church, Ill. present felt fully repaid for attending. School No. 17 will have an "open day" Thursday, June 1st. The various departments of the school will be open to inspection of parent patrons and friend. The will be responsible for the public to see the work of the school. Misses Katie and Anna Pritchard gave an informal party Tuesday evening. The out-of-town guests were Mr. Motts The out-of-town guests were Mrs. Dekoven and Creighton Thompson, of Chicago, and others. Club No. 1, of Union Tabernacle Baptist church, will entertain at the residence of Mrs. H. Coleman, 411 West Frantz and Goddard and McKenna, the best talent in the city will appear on the program. Refreshments will also be served. Miss Louise Royall, one of our most prominent teachers in the city, will sail to New York and join her brother for the summer term. Mrs. Royall will also visit in London, Vienna and other points and also attend the coronation. Ralph Porter entertained in honor of Mrs. Louise Royall, at he residence of Mrs. Belle Davis Thursday at a dinner served in the latest novelty of style. The guests present were Mesdames Stella and Mrs. Thomas Sims and Mrs. Belle Davis. The Boys' Club, of North Indianapolis, will give a concert, May 30, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Admission, 10 cents. This organization is under the direction of Mrs. Thomas Sims, doing a good work toward the elevation of the youth in that part of the city. THE WILKERSON HOTEL Phone New 4687. European plan cafe it connection. Special rates to guests stops in town. Free parking. Good service, moderate prices. James. H. F. Wilkerson, prop., 915 N. Senate PHILLIP'S CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Drake and West streets, J. L. Thompson, residence, 932 Paca St. Sunday, p. 10. Thompson, residence, 932 Paca St. Sunday, p. 10. This being special day for trustee board, Rev. W. H. Tate will preach $30. m. By request he have taken coat hood for suit but choir will render good music. All are invited. Rev. Thompson will preach in reception Thursday night at Simpson Chapel. BETHEL CHURCH Quarterly meeting last Sunday. Despite the heavy rain was a great success, with 1,200 full membership and one on probation. The sum of $1,200 was collected for the quarter. Sunday the pastor will preach the morals to the community and veterans of the civil and Spanish-American THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER In the evening Dr Weaver, of North Maine, visited the preach. The public is cordially invited. MATRIMONY. Wanted—A true Christian widow wife, one that can pay their own way to city, Orleans, Louisiana. All ladies that want a good husband and willing to come, write this way. I am 5 feet 2 inches. Enumerate. A Associated San Francisco, Louisville, Ky. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock the first of a series of open air gospel meetings will be held by the colored M. C. A band and Michigan street. The Y. M. C. A, band and workers will form at the building and will march to the place of meeting, the Gospel Chapel, to participate. The program will consist of selection by the Y. M. C. A, band and Glee Club. General singing and gospel messages by several pastors of the local church. The Sunday Morning Bible Class is breaking the record with regular attendance. Every Sunday at 8 a.m. a splendid men's choir will compose of discussing life and character, some great Bible character for one hour. Next Sunday, May 28th, Prof. Geo. L. Hayes will be the leader in the discussion of Gideon as the subject. All men invited. The Summer Season is known through the Association world as the off season. Not so with the Colored M. A. of the University. The M. A. of small, making it uncomfortable during the hot days, the Association takes possession of the street on Monday and Thursday evenings and the band gives concerts, and the gymnasium and the gymnasium clas in their regular class uniforms are going through their regular class evolution and contesting in running races, high jumping and other like activities. The Association is tracted to the neighborhood and line the sidewalks during the exhibitions. These sights are inspiring and are worthy the attention of all. On June 15th, the Association is planning a great Street Athletic SAVANNAH. GA. Special to THE FREEMAN Now just a few words about this enterprising city with 65,000 to 75,000 inhabitants and half or more of them colored, and, as are you know, the most undustrious citizen. Physicians, dentists and surgeons. Dr. Williams, one of our leading doctors, has one of the leading drug stores in the city and compounds. Prescriptions, carefully, are not only the same as the same. The newிரate of the state and land agents. Bartlett is among the leading tailors, also the Carter Tailoring establishment is up-to-date. Scott's dry goods and agents' furnishings are of the most interest. Johnson is the general manager of the Tribune, a colored weekly paper. He has a fine place and is doing all he can to supply the wants of the people. We have Messrs. Seabrooks, Mirex and others. The most general, the finest mineral directors and embalmers with the finest of material, fine funeral cars. This city is equipped with the best of tonsorralists. Perry Wright, near the Pekin, has everly a lot of money to be spent, and he has a good money to be spent, and all the Pekin's N. E. sadoon, next door to the theater, has all the choice wines and everything to serve its patrons. When in Savannah visit this place. W. W. Thiruvian has a greatologist. The Pekin and Appolo orchestra will give their first annual picnic and dance at Lincoln park on Tuesday. May 30, 1911 Gussie Price, Samuel Middleton and Memphis Davis and the Committee. The Freeman can hand at the Pekin Theater from Jas. E. Rogers, agent. MT. VERNON, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN A bouncing baby girl arrived May 22nd to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Blake, of West Hauntrau...Miss Bertha Jackson has gone for two weeks visit. Barbara Bardwell visits V. Mrs. Bertha Payne, Grand Lecturer of Court of Calantha, is making her annual tour of the state visiting the different courts...Mrs. and Mrs. Mary Thomas, of Mrs. Mary Thomas of, E. Water street, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Reed spend May 23 in Columbus, O., visiting friends...Mrs. and Mrs. Mary Thomas of, Deputy of Household of Ruth, visited Household No. 568 May 22nd. She was the guest of Mrs. J. D. Richardson, Mrs. Carrie D. D. Visiting friends...Mrs. and Mrs. Mary Thomas of, 22nd in honor of Miss Spencer, Mrs. John May and Mrs. John Richardson were present...Mrs. John Payne is on the sick Calantha valley evening; Sunday school at 2 p. m.... Wavman Chapel A. M. E. church, Rev J. M. Tate, pastor; preaching at 0 a.m. by Pastor J. M. Tate; preaching at 0 a.m. by Pastor J. M. Tate. Ps. 48-1. Both churches extend a cordial welcome to all. QUINCY. ILL. Speaks, excellent concert was given at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, Tuesday night, entitled "Castles in the Air," which was well attended. Rev T. L. Smith, pastor of Bethel Church, spent last week at the State Baptist Convention, at Metropolis. The Sewing Circle, of the Tenth Street Baptist Church, met at the home of Mrs. Sidney Lewis, of the Tenth Street Baptist Church, having paid the entire amount of the church debt, celebrated the occasion with a grand entertainment, Thursday night, by the church mortgages burned, Mr. Lewis then very ill at his home on Tenth and Chestnut streets. Mrs. Sadie Lewis, of Chicago, spent Sunday in the city, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Bass at their home on McKinley Street, between Maline and Hamilton streets. Miss Anna A. Smith, teacher of the third and fourth grades in the Lincoln School, gave a sort of Test of Scholarship program in her room on Ninth Street, to which the parents of the children were invited. Mr. Henry Smith, Mrs. John Monroe and others complimented Miss Smith on her excellent work. Mrs. Lewis, on her visit, gave her home on Ninth and Vine streets. Mr. George Washington has been removed to the Soldiers' Home Hospital from his home on Ninth street, between Vine and Chestnut. PENSACOLA. FLA. (By Walker W. Thomas.) Special to THE FREEMAN. The Morris undertaking establishment has received their handsome funeral car. H. Morris will be buried in the North. . . Mr. Burton Burton arrived home, after spending five years in the North. His many friends were glad to see him again. Mr. Burton will send part of the summer here, as the guest of Miss Malvine Morris, who will be one of the graduates of the A. M. Morris school. Mr. Morris will send part of the wood, of Greville, Ala., was in the city last week to attend the funeral of his son-in-law, Mr. Joel Lewis. . . Mr. Joel Lewis, died here last week. Mr. Lewis, since his marriage to Miss Rosa Underwood, of Greville, Ala., was a resident of Greville. He was the father of parents. He was taken ill and lingered for seven weeks before death relieved his sufferings. Those who acted as palliate priests were Mr. Lucas, H. Wilkinson C. H. Edward, G. W. No. 11 delightfully entertained at a bay party. The large number enjoyed a pleasant evening. ... Miss Gladys Johnson gave a luncheon at the bay shore last Wednesday evening. Quite a large number of the younger set attended and an enjoyable evening was the result. The chauffeour's dance which was given at Morro Castle Park by the local chauffeurs, was a grand success. Everybody enjoyed themselves to the greatest extent... Rev. Underwood, of Greenville Ala., was in the city a days last week, to attend the funeral of his son-in-law, Mr. Joel Lewis...Mr. Elbert Freeman left last Saturday for Nashville, Tenn., where he will stay in the future. Mr. Wetter Evehan is the guest of his grandmother in Indiana for a few months...Miss Elnora Christine, of East Belmont street, has been on the sick list...Mrs. A. B. Pettiwail, of E Chase street, left for Milton, Fla., to en- FLOWER BLOOM joy a visit with relatives in that city. Her many friends wish her a delightful stay....Mrs. Smith, of N. O. Coyle street, street, street, friends hope for her immediate recovery....The St. Joseph Benevolent Association has issued cards for a dance at their hall on W. Government street, street, street, orchestra on $ 8 p. m. to 1:30 a. m. on May 30....Mesra. Anderson, Douglas, James, Goldstucker and Richard Morris have in Miami, Fla., attending the Lodge K. of F., which convened the last week. BOWLING GREEN, KY. THE GO BLAKE PLACE Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. John T. Porter and sister, Miss Lizzie Owens and Miss Ora Pater, 351 Kentucky avenue, attended the birthday party of Mr. Kenny Ky, on May 18. The trip was enjoyed to the highest by all who were present...Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harris, of 319 State street are on the sick list, and Mrs. Owens is on the floor through The Freeman...Miss Mollie Harding, of Fourth and Park streets, left Sunday morning for Elizabeth, N. J., where she will make her home in the house of her friends in this city...Mr. G. W. Thompson, of High street, narrowly escaped death last Friday night while at his usual employment in the switch yard of the house through tween the doorway and water tank of a switch engine while going in the roundhouse shed...Rev. A. Jackson is getting on Andrew chapel at Plum Springs, Ky, which is an A. M. E. church. 229 East Washington STRAKVILLE, MISS. Miss Lacie McKell returned after a visit of two weeks in West Pavet. She was the guest of friends and our our city from Louisville, Ky., to spend a few days with friends. She departed recently back to her home. Her many friends were indeed at Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, Ala., was the popular guest of Miss Mannin Hill on last week...Prof. Singleton, of Kozusklou, spoke to a large audience the closing night of last Thursday night...Uncle Sonnie Paterson departed on the 15th for Little Rock, Ark. DELPHI, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Subscribe for The Freeman, 5c a copy, 20c a month, 65c $3 months, 85c six months, $1.50 year. No Hawkins, 10c a month, 47X $4.75 Gertrude and Ethel Kerr entertained Sunday afternoon Miss Victoria and Odessa Yates and Miss Lulu Turner of Cincinnati, and Miss Linda Turner in vocational music... Miss Jeanette Hedge will represent the Dunbar News Co. of Sikhkars who will receive attention. Miss Virgil Griggs and Rev. Faulk, of Lawrenceburg, Ind., were married Sunday. Miss V.H. Fields, Rev. Fields officiated. The fifth annual May fair will be held at the Antioch Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids. Rev B. D. Scott will be master of ceremonies. ...An entertaining chapel. A. M. F. church, Saturday evening. XENIA, OHIO. Mrs. Delia Hill, of Cincinnati, of the city. Mrs. Hattie Glynn, of Lebanon, O., is visiting Xenia friends. Prof. Sampson of the East Main street high school, entered the meeting for four-course six o'clock dinner. Friday evening, and all had a most delightful time. The Wilberforce second baseball team defeated the East Main Street high school team. The Monarchs are the new days in this city with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaines. A little actress arrived at the home of Comedian James, many night before last night. Mrs. Con. Now have a trio of actresses. Mr. John's A. M. E. church, having recently been officially condemned for church purposes and its use ordered discontinued immediately to pass the performance. Left with a permanent place of worship. Although the doors of other churches of the city of like faith and doctrine may be open, us, yet are the same, and the work of the new was accomplished by this religious organization during more than seventy-five years of its existence in this city warrants us in the benefit that she has to do with the unfilled and prompts to an earnest effort to build a new, substantial and more modern structure that will reflect the progressive spirit of our advanced school. The most important is the will without the assurance of the cordial sympathy and material aid of a generous and christian public. We have resolved to make the effort and we make this appeal to our children that we are the true responsive chief in the hearts of all who believe that this church has been and will continue to be a positive force for the uplift of fallen humanity. Mr. J. W. Gassway, president of The New England Church in Smith's hall last Tuesday night, and a number were present from Dayton and Springfield. The East Main street high school will debate with the Dayton Y. M. E. Church. The New England Church is announced later. "Memorial ceremonies will be held at Cherry Grove cemetery. Corporation Day, May 30. The speakers are Rev. J. G. Ross, St. Martin of Don Bapone, Church of New�, St. Robert O. Jones, pastor of the Baptist church of Jamestown, O. Rev. A. M. Howe, of the Third Baptist church; Rev. Allen, of Middle Run Baptist church, and Rev. J. E. Church. Mr. J. W. K. E. Church, Mr. Frank Merchant was in Dayton Monday on business. Mr. Willie Shields and Mr. Everett Marchant, of Dayton, were visitors in this city last week of Miss Wilberford, Dayton, is the guest of Miss Ollie Hubbard. TO EARN MONEY DURING YOUR VACATION If you wish profitable employment during your vacation, take up the work of teaching and teaching deuctions to teachers and students. Give us your name and address and we will send you the particulars. Address The Preman Circulation Dept., Indianapolis, BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bladau's Drug Store. The Freeman can be secured from W. A. Price. 5 West Fourteenth street, St. Louis, Mo., every a Saturday. Meats at Ed Wacker's are kept in sanitary regigrator counters, 630 N. West St. Look for yellow cut-rate sign. Stop at E. Wacker's Cut Rate Meat Market, 530 N. West St., and get a bucket of iard, only 11 cents a pound. 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Mild RD STEVENSON & OL. ©et L8. 717 F St. Washington; 27 Monadnock Bk Chicago. Now therefore, by order of said Court, said defendant last above named is herewith bound to answer the complaint said complaint against her and that unless she appear and answer or demur the complaint against her and that the 5th day of July, 1911, the same being the 3rd judicial day of a term of said Court to be begun and deal at the Court House on the 1st day of July, 1911, said complaint and the matters and things therein concerned to the alleges be heard and determined in absence. Wanted to know—the whereabouts of Reuben Nunley, who left his mother's home at Texarkana, Texas, about 14 years ago, for the north and he hasn't been heard from since. Any information leading to his whereabouts would be highly requested by his mother. Address Mr. Nunaly, 1603 Jackson street, Dallas, Texas. JOHN RAUCH. ISAAC L. WISEMAN. Attorney for Plaintiff. AT CHICAGO Miss M. Burts has opened a business, dealing in notions, tobacco, candies, ice cream, sodas and bakery goods. She has a phone number: 800-200-8000. Give her a call, 800-2004 Dearborn street. Miss. Mille Alexander, hair dresser and man fashioner, carries a full line of Hair goods Write or call 217 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis Phone Old. Main 6568. HOTEL DALE Cape May, N. J. MOTO HALL This magnificent four-story structure, hotel is the beautiful grill room. The replete with every modern convenience, management has engaged the full Abby and containing every modern improvement, Ian Orchestra to render afternoon and evening has just been completed at a cost of $50.- ning concerts in the room dainty during This magnificent four-story structure, replete with every modern convenience, and containing every modern improvement, just been completed at a cost of $50,000. The open air amusements available to the guests are numerous. The lawn of the hotel contains both croquet and tennis courts. The architectural design of this hotel makes it one of the most beautiful and effective ornaments along the Atlantic coast, and it occupies the most and most complete hostelry in the United States for the accommodation of our race. It is located on the highest elevation in the heart of the residence portion of Cool Cape May. It is directly opposite the widely celebrated links of the Cape May coast, and its environments on all sides are perfect. The sea bathing at Cape May is unpassed on the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is perfectly safe at all times for women and children. The hotel has its own private bath house. The sailing and fishing in Cape May attracts and boats may be had at all times. Cape May is famous for its beautiful ducks and autos that are quickly summoned, from the beach. The view from the hotel is magnificent on the front, overlooking the golf links, the vista stretches away to take in the beautiful driveways and farms of the inland section of the Cape. The rear commands an extensive view of the harbor and the coasts in the sunlight. The invigorating ocean freeres reaches every section of the hotel. The hotel is under the personal management of the owner, E. W. Dale, one of the most progressive and successful men of our race. His experience as a hotel man has enabled him to our success in bringing the equipment of his hotel to perfection. The interior of this hotel, conceived in perfect taste, even in seemingly insignificantly small rooms, is surpassed. In fact it may be described as the acme of luxury, comfort and elegance. Guests may be assured that, if irresistible of cost, nothing has been lacking in complete a first-class hotel, the proprietor will devote his personal attention to the fort of his guests, in order to the homelike and agreeable as possible. The most fascinating may be assured they will find reason to complain. Special attention will be given. The Hotel Daley contains one hundred light, alry, and luxuriously furnished bedrooms, with warm convenience, electric lights, through entire house. Suites with bath and long distance telephone connections. The gem of the whole hotel is the spacious reception room. Considered either as a hotel suite or a view to comfort, it is a masterpiece. This hotel is well adapted either to enjoyment of a short visit or to meet friends and colleagues of the year. It is easy to access from the stations either the Pennsylvania or the Reading area. The elegantly furnished dining room is designed to accommodate an iplan plan. The cuisine will contain all the delicacies of the season prepared by a master of the culinary art. Sea foods a delight. Literature, and additional information will be mailed upon request. DALE E. W. DALE Owner and Proprietor One of the most unique features of the