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TEACHERS AND STUDENTS CAN MAKE BIG MONEY DURING THE SUMMER REPRESENTING THE FREEMAN. DON'T DELAY, BUT WRITE TODAY FOR OUR INDUCEMENTS. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS HOLD CLOSING EXERCISES TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE HAS ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT Over Two Hundred Diplomas Awarded—Sermon Delivered by Bishop John C. Kilgo—Bible Class Numbers Thirty-seven. Social to THE FREEMAN. A graduate of the Jacksonville Institute's sixth annual commencement, which began May 21, and closed May 25, was the most successful in the history of the institution. He was a diploma recipient in departments of the school awarded to 170 different students. Commencement Sermon. The commencement sermon on Sunday by the Rt. Rev. Bishop John C. Kilgo, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Bishop Kilgo's admonition to the senior young people have been reminded over and over again, as Bishop Kilgo said, that they will be put to a severer test than men and women who have not had their training. It is just," he said, "that you should be tried by severer standards than men who have not had your opportunities, or who have not come to this educational experience more expected of you. I would fix in your minds that you are always under fire, and it is a capital thing. You have got to justify your women, but you have got to justify your right to live as educated men and women. You cannot justify this by arrogant assumption of superiority or fact, is manifested in your women, but you have got to justify your it is never compelled to sit up and curse itself. A man sensible of his right to sit up with us is conscientious of itself that it is never compelled to sit up and feed on warm tea. He can afford to sit it go into the street and walk by the himself, but very questionable to speak to a driver or a ditch. He must vindicate your educational rights in a beautiful, simple way. Simplicity is the highest virtue of genuine Bible Training School. Graduating Class Exercises. Commencement Day was entirely given to the exercises of the graduating class and was divided into two sessions. Away from the traditional 355 Tuskegee departed from the campus for a week of government, and instead of having her financial graduates deliver declamations to the faculty—What Shall It Be?" and A Tril to teach her horses and hammers and have taught upon the platform where the men and women could demonstrate to the audience some of the things they learned during their stay at the school. The executive year were of same practical nature. To the salutatory, "The Care and Feeding of Milk Production," was delivered by the Jones, of Thomasville, Ga., held in a room one a fine Jersey, and the things he had learned in the dairy division of the school. By way of administration, he had two cows brought out the one a fine Jersey, and other a poor Jersey, and he finished he convinced his hearsers of the Jersey, though the more costly of the cows in the beginning, was by the superior investment, owing to her practical training qualities. The salutatorian was proceeded from the tuition given to proceeded from the salutatorian was followed by both sessions. Jesse Thomas, a carpentry, told about the building of a model model brought on the stage, and formed her work in detail. Forms hazen then spoke on "The Negro Dressmaker, Her Community." Her was illustrated. Farmers' Exhibit of the most interesting features of community day was the exhibit made by far more than 100 students and county schools of Mucosus county, the effect of the "Extensionwork" exhibit at the Tuskegee Institute throughout the county was the transition from the log but the best example of a cottage home, from the downtown-down house to the neat and kept building. Other marked features of this extenston work were seen in great masses of splenen and improved chickens and a large variety of needle work and manufacture articles. The exhibit made by Tuskegee Institute was by far the largest and best arrangement. All were attracted by the ten mule coils raised during the year, showing that mules can be raised at home. The graded bodies of hogs were a great feature, the fine hairs of the mule from last year, the large exhibit of many varieties of peaches ready for shipment. Great interest was shown in Prof. Carr's collection, and he attended to almost every shade of coloring. The attendance was probably the largest and most enthusiastic since the visit of Fred Douglass as commencement orator. The number of mules and miles of people that greatest interest had was the twelfth annual Tuskegee commencement closed amid unbound enthusiasm. Young men and young women, knowledgeable and intelligent, might be, whatever its condition in the past has been, that possesses these two powerful element of civilization that can long be kept from God's will, like the words of that great philosopher, Frederick Douglass, sink deep into your hearts: 'Take courage from the example of all the mules and hogs that have sprung up since the days of Martin Luther. Eich in its turn has been oppressed and persecuted. Yet all in turn have conquered the prejudice and hate of some surroundings. Greatness does not come from the prejudice, but from the sense. We must fight to win the prize. No people to whom liberty is given can be conquered. We must be those as those who wrench their liberty from the iron hand of the tyrant. The hardships and dangers involved in the struggle give strength and toughness to the mules and hogs, and firm in storm as well as in sunshine. "My young friends, your day has now dawned, your sun has risen, and there morning sun has once appeared above the horizon it keeps its course on to the fullness. The address was learned and thoughtful and warmly applauded by the large audience that listened most attentively to at a delegation of six from the Martha Berry School at Rome, Ga., was present at the event. Following the commencement address, coaches came as a special from Montgomery on commencement day and two from Diplomas Are Awarded Dr. Mayo's Tribute. "The late Dr. Mayo paid a high tribute to the kind of education which they have received here, when he said: 'Don't believe any man who tells you that this great movement is industrial in nature, that we have the device of your enemies to crowd down the colored man to the condition of a European peasantry, only another name for the old-time chattle slavery. So far from this it is the science of sciences, the supreme art of the arts, and the consecrated manhood into the body, so that all labor may be exalted to a mental and moral discipline and the mighty saying of the great Apostle be verified. Know ye not that you are the man of the spirit of God dwelling in you." "And these graduates are fortunate, too, in having had for so long a time the exceptional privilege of listening to the words of wisdom which have fallen from the lips of our teachers," it was Mark Hopkins, the renowned president of Williams College, who made such a wonderful impress on his times as an educator that it was said if Mark Hopkins were on one end of a log and the other end of a university. And so it may be said of the great teacher and leader of men, Booker T. Washington, that wherever he is present and speaks that place is the best of places. "I hope that the young men and women who are going out from this institution into the world as teachers and artisans will appreciate the fact that they are in the communities in which they will locate. And as such leaders they will render their followers the greatest service if they recognize and use their praises when they merit them. Men cannot be helped by [Name] DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. mere adulation. Nations and races can their parts well in the movements of the Negro as a Free Agent. "For nearly fifty years the Negro, as a free agent, has been in touch with one of the world's most intense and highly skilled players, the keen and almost brutal competition in the industrial field, he has been able to lay a substantial foundation on which he builds the structure by which he is to be judged. He has also been a positive force in American life. On account of his racial identity, the struggle for him is just a little harder than it is to be judged, and he looks up when we call to mind the feet at the laws which determine the destinies of races are impartial and eternal. If the Negro is true to himself, faithful to his own and appreciative of the grandeur of his own position, he will take a worthy and permanent place in the higher region of American life. The vast resources of the South have for a very long period of time lain dormant in the industrial past, but has given way before an industrial ferment that is transforming and developing this part of our land into a new country, in the face of a surprise, other sections in scientific advancement, culture and in a vast expansion in manufactures. In this revolution, as far as it has gone, the Negro has played no inconsiderable part. And let us indulge the Negro in the opportunity to profit by the great evolution in industrial methods which is going out at his very doors; and that he is not alone in the challenge to attain here the substance by chance the shadow in other far-away places. South Needs Active Negroes "The young men and young women who will leave Tuskegee today as graduates and students of the university and most auspicious circumstances. They will take their diplomas from a school of engineering, and will be renowned for its development of students of power and efficiency. They will go prepared to enter the great struggle of the 21st century with a confidence born of a training that insists upon the practical application of the three-boom room. Operations, in Electricity. The first speaker of the afternoon session was Victor H. Daniels, of St. Thomas, Daniels, Simple Operations in "Some Simple Operations in Electricity. Estelle Williams, a graduate of the millinery division, told of the "Making of Oven" height of the feminine portion of the audience. "Extension Work in Macon County," by Henderson Wells, Waugh, Ala., was a description of the outside activities of Tuskegee Institute in connection with help the farmers in the surrounding districts. Ophelia Hamilton explained the new science of home-making in a paper entitled, "Carrying the School Into the Hearth." The valedictory, "Modern Methods in Education," was delivered by Julius Freeman, Wilson, N. C., and was a well-thought-out exposition of the Tuskegee methods of education. Following the valedictory, the commentaries were delivered by Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the Municipal Court of the District of Columbia, Washington, D. C. Judge Terrell is one of the most prominent colored men in the United States—a graduate of Harvard College, and a former officer of the 1884, also of the law department, of Howard University, Washington, D. C. He was appointed by President Roosevelt to the position of justice of the peace of the District of Columbia. He was re-appointed by Mr. Terrell to the position appointed by President Taft to the position of municipal judge. Judge Terrell's address today was a discussion of "Negro Schools—A Retrospect." Judge Terrell's Address. "The Negro has advanced an immeasurable distance since his ancestors first saw the American liberty and gave his tail untreated to a master; his body and his intellect he gave over to an institution that would have ground to powder a mass of people. He has had that simply people, and then the third conditions. He has proved himself in many particulars equal to the severe and exacting demands of American civilization in all of its forms. He has accomplished has been mainly and chiefly attained in the Southern States, and I believe that what he will do in the future is to make the most of there is scarcely any industrial prejudice against him. In the South he has the best chance to win a place of economic importance, if he only takes advantages from his neighbors. It is for the Negro to say whether or not the foreign labor, which is pouring into our country through the gates of seaports, shall successfully inside his province in the Southern industrial system. "The economic and industrial problem lies at the very heart of the social welfare of any race. Some one has said that the Negro is the noblest possibility of civilization. And for the Negro that possibility is right here in the South—a section of the countryside, he is already suited and to which it is not necessary for him to adjust himself." Alumni Address. Previous to the adjournment for dinner the Alumni Address was delivered by Benjamin H. Barnes, of Tuscaloosa, AL. The afternoon session opened at 2:30 with an industrial exhibit in full swing on the platform in the chapel. Carpenters, brickmasons, painters, steammakers and other artisans were all at work plaving their trades. The place was a regular hive of industry for about ten minutes on the mechanical industries for boys and girls as well as the agricultural industries which were in operation in *Continued on Page Four.* THE HAITIAN MISSION IS STILL "IN THE AIE" Commencement Week at the Howard University—Mammoth Memorial to the Late George W. Walker—Notes of the Week. Thompson's National News Bureau, WASHINGTON, D. C., May 31—The Haitian Mission is still "in the air." The resignation of Dr. H. W. Furniss, the head of the body unprepared. The "leaders" are utterly "at sea," and are finding it expedient to look wise and keep hands off. The woods are full of candidates, who are increasing in number day by day until their names are legion. The battle is an even one so far. President Obama, nothing and seems determined to allow every aspirant to have his day in court. The newest entant into the race for the Port-au-Prince "job" is William T. Hewlett, the native of Indianapolis, Ind., but went to the Minnesota capital as a boy over thirty years ago and has "made good." He is being groomed by Senators Moses K. Hewlett and Larry S. sentative Frederick C. Stevens, and it is stated that these gentlemen will head a delegation of prominent Minnesotans who will visit the White House within a week. He will be sent to the President. A telegram signed by Governor Eberhart, the mayor of St. Paul and several state officers, will be placed before Mr. Taft. The art historian of the julietest plums have gone to the South, which cannot deliver a single electoral vote to the Republicans in a presidential year, something of a suave challenge. The colored voters of the great northwest, especially in the pivotal states that Mr. Taft must carry next year in order to be elected, will be in a mensse section there is but one federal plum bestowed—a minor consulship, held by Herbert Wright, of Iowa. The attorneyship, held by S. Laing Williams, Chicago is considered to be a local affair. Mr. Francis is a young man of thorough education, of ample experience and possesses exceptional talents for the care of large interests. He is the director of the Great Northern Railroad at the St. Paul headquarters, and as counsel for the railroad has handled a number of important civil cases with signal success, millions of dollars being given to people being involved by the colored people of his state and having the good will of the citizens of every race and shade of political belief, he is said to hold the endorser and master James H. Hill and multi-millionaire mate of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroad corporations. Some strenuous work is being done in Mr. Francis' interests by Frederick D. McCullough, a multi-millionaire sage, and who has long been the private secretary to Congressman Stevens. He believes in the ability of Mr. Francis to win and is leaving no stone unturned to accomplish this desired end. The Cosmopolitan Baptist Temple Fair. The Cosmopolitan Baptist Temple Fair. is in full blast at the popular church on N street near 9th. Rev. Simon P. W. Drew, the famous evangelist, is making rapid strides toward raising the $5,000 to the main debt of the church. There is a presentation furnished by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of the Governor of New Jersey; Mrs. Cuno H. Rudolph, wife of the commissioner; Mrs. Crosby S. Noyes, Mrs. Helen Ladies, Senators Heyburn and Page and Congressmen McKinley and Wilson have made substantial donations. A friend has promised to give $1,000 if $2,500 is the attendance has been large each evening rapid progress is being made toward securing the amount desired. The fair was opened by Senator W. B. Heyburn, or Idaho, who delivered an impressive address in course of which, after speaking optimistically of the Negro's future, he said: "I would warn the aspiring young colored people of this community, however, too large to too content to remain here in too large numbers of bright, healthy and well-trained men and women will come out of your public schools and colleges. Many, too large to too content to remain here, smooth pavements and an artificial society," will be tempted to stay here and so congest an already overcrowded situation that their best talents are denied an opportunity to learn and be interested in seeing your race in the fields of farm and labor industries. Out the broad and undeveloped West and South, you will find a lot of members offered. The less fortunate members of your race need your sympathy and your substantial aid in the South, and there you should devote the energies that you have been given in the West. There is nothing more pitiless than sight of a miseducated young man, wasting precious time around cities like New York and Boston, and oftimes drifting into online bees, lack of the pioneer spirit. Washington is a great city—a beautiful city—but there are too many of you here." Concerned, "You can naturally, all races must rise slowly, but no race can be kept down permanently that is willing to labor, earnestly and honestly to do their whole duty to the community." One man has pointed the way more clearly than has the "Wizard of Tuskegee," Booker T. Washington. Take him your model. Study him. Follow him. Others who have spoke during the meeting were Roscoe Conkling Bruce, Congressman S. Schuettets, Rabbi Almon, Simon of the Hebrew Temple, Dr. W. Bruce Evans, Dr. Hoon Johnson and Judge William H. DeLancey of the Court. Judge said that "Jails will become obsolete in the next generation through parental and institutional instruction of the men." rue Hedgiduv "the rising generation in morals and manners." He urged the formation of more parent-teacher organizations to bring the children to touch. He believed in the golden rule and preferred reformatory rather than parental methods and where a scintillation of home activity divided. The fair will continue until July 4. Congressman Powell, of Kentucky, and Col. Henry L. Johnson. Reader of Deeds, are this week's speakers. President Taft Favors Colored Y. M. C. A. with Fine Address. At the Taft meeting Sunday Judge Julius Mack, of the Court of Commerce, sentiments by Joseph H. Douglass, the eminent violinist, Elder L. C. Sheaf, Prof. T. Layton, and the Wilberforclan Musician, to the President, the secretary to the President, the secretary to the French Embassy, the four members of the Haitian Boundary Commission, and a score or more of prominent colored leaders occupied seats on the platform. Commencement Week at Howard University. This is commencement week at Howard University. President W. P. Thirkelphei preaches the university service in Andrew Rankin Chapel Sunday afternoon. Monday evening graduating exercises of the preparatory teachers' training, acclimatization and training were held. The "theologi" came out the previous Friday evening. Tuesday was alumni day, with banquet at night. Wednesday is grand commencement day, and Justice Wendell Phillips Stafford. *Continued on Pare Four.* 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. 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He has taken hold of this historic old landmark of our great church, and organized the forces in such a manner, as to have a ceritable "beehive" of activities. On my return home, I stopped here, and had a chat with Dr. J. A. Lindsay, as said, that we had one of the greatest meetings in the history of the church meetings. I met, in the "Bluff City," the leaders of African Methodism in that section—such men as the tireless John H. Grant, the courageous Shelto, and the poet and preacher, James C. Potter, in ivory Johnson, and that strenuous character, Lewis, of the Preachers' Aid Society. African Methodism is all a in Tennessee, and if I was not afraid, of Dr. J. A. Jones, I would say that Tennessee could get a bishop in the scramble this time—in the person of Potter. I will only say of Arkansas, that Bishop Flipper has so manipulated matters that has allowed everything the old home State. New life has been put into the work, and the men work with renewed energy. Bishop Flipper is one of the greatest men the race has produced. He is sane and wise on the square deal in the affairs of the church. Dr. J. M. Conner will go to Kansas City with a united delegation from his State and city, opposition, triumphantly on our bench of bishops. I met many old friends in Arkansas, and I met a preached at Little Rock, Hot Springs, Malvern and Port Smith. This was one of the best trips of my Life. --- I have just read Mr. Ira T. Bryant's merger proposition, as it relates to the A. M. E. Sunday School Union and the Philadelphia Book Concern. It is the most extravagant proposition ever made by Bryant made his campaign prior to the Norfolk general conference, on the plan to take one-half of the Children's Day money and let the conference give the merger proposition, which he wanted that he asks for the entire Children's Day collection to help him carry out his merger proposition, it looks like he cared nothing for the missionary preacher, but he would take the 50 per cent share that he wanted to get his hands on the throat of the church. Now, he would not only take that which goes to give a little bread to the starving missionary preacher, but he would take the 50 per cent share that he wanted to get his hands on the throat of the church, and break up that most helpful adjunct of our connection. Has the spirit of John D. Rockefeller struck Mr. Bryant Would our modern wonder at Nashville, after more than one hundred years of connection exerted by the city's clock of progress backward Will the general conference, for one moment, entertain a proposition like this, coming from a layman who has not originated any knowledge of the department of activity? Let this Hercules of the Sunday School Union go out and originate something, and give his plans to the church, and then we will give him more time to develop the same. More anon. 223 S. Main street, Bellefonte, O. ITEMS OF RACE INTEREST. The Negro citizens of New Orleans have begun a new movement, known as the Colored Citizens' Civic and Protective League of Louisiana, which as or object to the general uplift the Negro, and will co-operate with the State Negro Business League, of which the Negro Christian Advocate, is state president, the league is thoroughly organized, and will, in a short time, be incorporated under the laws of the State. L. Cohen is identified with the movement. He heads the committee on civil and political affairs, and intends to employ all合会 members, to ensure the rights of the citizens' privileges to which colored citizens, equal with all others, are entitled under the law. At a recent meeting of the Negro Business League, at Atlantic City, N. J., the headwaiters of the vicinity took an active part in Booker T. Washington's effort to have Washington the waiters' section. He advised the members of the league to direct their energies toward making the colored waiters more efficient as a date, and that they would successfully compete with the white waiters, who come from abroad and secure employment in many of the principal hotels in the city. The educator declared that an effort should be made to bring about a condition wherein the colored waiter would demonstrate that he was not only a worker but also a competent workman than his white competitor, and that he would not secure work from a standpoint of sympathy, but because he had created a big demand for his services. J. P. Morgan's old Negro servant, whom he recently retired on a comfortable pension, speaks with pride of the money that he has handled for his boss. "I expect I have carried about as much money in my time as any man alive or recently said Jake, he is familiar killer and a big juggler. I ever had in my pockets at one time was $12,000,000. I carried millions and millions every day. Sometimes it was in cash, but mostly it was in checks, so I could be put together there wouldn't be vaults enough to hold it. I never lost a cent. I never was attacked on the street, and I never had any trouble with anybody." A company of Negroes, of Zanesville, O., has begun a pottery movement. Zanesville and vicinity are great pottery centers. Many Negroes find employment in the pottery industry, skilled workmen among them, warranting the movement. The sum of $40,000 is expected to be raised. The company is known as the Betterware Company, it is well officered. Shares are being sold. *** The summer school and Chautauqua of the National Religious Training School, of Durham, N. C., promises to be more interesting than in former years. Both races will furnish some of the most prominent lecturers in the country, among them being Prof. Kelly C. Merv, Rev. Dr. R. Woster Davis, Rev. W. W. Meyer, Dr. M. Bishop George W. Clinton, D. D. Dr. James B. Dudley, Hon. John C. Dancy, Major R. R. Morton, Dr. W. Y. Chapman, one of the greatest white preachers under indentation of public instruction of North Carolina; Prof. M. C. S. Noble, University of North Carolina; Miss Josephine Finny, Normal, Ala. Messrs. Arnold Hamilton Malone and William E. Hendricks, both of the West Indies, were graduated from the General Theological Seminary, New York, last week. The former received the degree of Bachelor of Arts University last year, while the latter received the degree of Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1907. To help gather a thousand delegates and 10,000 colored visitors to form an "On to Africa Congress," is the latest effort of the African Mo. Nevegroves, arising directly out of the Ethiopian Afro-American Franchise Protective League, which is to have a branch in that city. The congress is scheduled to meet us on August 1, 1912, and plan its usegeo on August 1, 1912, and plan its usegeo on August 1, 1912, and specific in every detail, being laid down in the call, which is to be issued to the race. Announcement has been made by Dr. G. W. Hubbard, the Dept. of the Mehary Medical College, Nashville, Tenn., that Andrew Carnegie has made a provisional donation of $10,000 for the completion of George W. Hubbard Hospital, located on George W. Hubbard campus on First Avenue, South, near Chestnut street. The Harvard Union, the largest and most popular of Harvard University student organizations, has exerted a vocation to Booker T. Washington, of the Tuskegee Institute, to speak to the students. The university in November, next, will be able to speak before the Union during the commemoration is unusually large and representative. The president has been pleased to appoint Dr. Ernest Lyon, Baltimore, MD, as consul general for Liberia at the Washington Court. Dr. Lyon served as Avenida General Consul general for nearly eight years, consul time the president and his ministers became very favorably impressed with him as consulist. It is the president's as well as the consul's duty that berna will have in the doctor as surely a consul general as America had a minister.—The Liberian Register. One seldom hears of a Negro leaving the United States to become a resident of any other country. On the other hand, a black people from the West Indies, Africa, or the Caribbean constantly flocking to the United States. The industrial schools of the Philippines had fine exhibits of their work at the recent carnival exhibition in Manila. The Philippines bureau of forestry had many exhibitions of their work on the islands. Many of the provinces showed their varied products. Industrial school work in the Philippines is a large step in the right direction, covering pottery, embroidery, dyes, science, basketwork, inland woodwork, agricultural work and many other lines. The Eighth Regiment, Chicago, will benefit to the extent of $100,000, appropriated by the Illinois Senate, in event the bill for the same is otherwise successful. The amount to be used in constructing an armory. Andrew Carnegie has given another building to the Training School for Colored Teachers, at Cheyney, Pa. This time it is a building for the agricultural department and will cost ten thousand dollars for the construction of stories for scientific work in agriculture. The school offers professional courses for teaching the industrial subjects, and hopes to correlate these subjects with the arts. Three-fifths of the graduates are now teaching in the former slave states. We are glad to see our young people safely home from school once more. Included in the number are: Miss Genet Bath Gill, Miss Geraldine Rayford, Alcon: Mr. Linwood Lee Rayford, Alcon: Mr. John Rayford, of the New Orleans University...Prof W. M, Mingo, of the Oklahoma State, passed through the city last week... Misses Haise E. Walker and Nahla Moore E. Walker and Nahla Moore week... Mrs. Ola James, Mrs. McCray and Misses Rosa Walker, Bertie E. and Mamie Moore and Miss Hattie Johnson will attend the concert at Norfield, Miss. before us one of the most interesting entertainments ever held here. Mr. Jones is a great singer and elocutionist of Boston, Mass... The concert given honors, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. McCray, the commencement of the public schools, Thursday and Friday nights, was grand. Little Misses Lucile Washington and Mabel Moore, Cornell Bank Masters Vernell Swellerv, Hollis H兰斯 and Edgar Walker were the cutest performers visiting in Natalbany this week... Little Major Vaughns is visiting in Brookhaven this week... Mrs. P. A. Smith entertained Miss Carrie Haynes and Mr. encerer, Mrs. Haynes and Mrs. Dunning. Miss Haynes is one of the finest young ladies of New Orleans... Misses Bertie Moore and Carrie Morris HOTEL DALE Cape May, N. J. SUPER DAILY HOLLY This magnificent four-story structure, replete with every modern convenience, and containing every modern improvement, just been completed at a cost of $40,000. The architectural design of this hotel makes it one of the most beautiful and most scenic coast. It is, without exception the finest and most complete hostelry in the United States for the accommodation of our race. It is located on the highest elevator in the city, and is located on the highest elevator of Cape May. It is directly opposite the widely celebrated links of the Cape May Golf Club and its environments on all sides. 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 the land sectioned by the Cape. The rear commands an extensive view of the harbor and sea glistening like gems in the sunlight. The invigorating ocean breeze reaches every corner. The interior of this hotel, conceived in perfect taste, even in seemingly insignificant details, cannot be surpassed. In fact, the interior is a scene of luxury, comfort and elegance. The Hotel Dalux contains one hundred light, alty, and luxuriously furnished rooms, all furnished evenly, electric lights throughout the entire house. Suites with bath and long distance telephone connections. The rooms of the whole house is the spacious reception room. Considered either a work of art or with a view to comfort it is a masterpiece. The dining room is operated under both European and American plan. The cuisine will contain all the delicacies of the season prepared by a master of the culinary art. Sea foods a One of the most unique features of the McCOMB. MISS. were visitors in Magnolia, Miss., Sunday....Miss Gertrude Connerly was the guest of Mrs. Henry James last week. .....Miss Mamie Moore was a visitor at Mrs. Henry Sunday. .....Mr. Frank Posey was a visitor at Mrs. Connerly Sunday. .....Mrs. Martha Harris, who has been very ill, is much better. .....When coming to McComb, stop at Mrs. Thomas' commute street; it is a safe place to lodge. .....Home in McComb, connect yourself with the Life and Casualty Insurance Company. Mr. W: W. A Wrightstein is superintendent on what day of this year you will be ill, dentally injured, then you should carry a policy with the Life and Casualty Insurance Company....The Freeman is on Jones. . . Miss Lillie Kelger is on the Jones list. . . Little Misses Beaulah Strong, Cleo Rayford and Fannie Jane Bruce are the best singers of McComb. . . The little summer resort in front of Miss Jane outing. . . the place or a Sunday outing. . . Mr. Stone, New York. . . the guest of the nurses in our city. . . Miss Carrie Hanes, of New Orleans, La. is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith. Mr. Charles Gates, of Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Charles Gates, of Texas, stopped in the city to visit Prof. Jones, on his way home. . . Prof. Mingo, of Oklahoma, was in the city last week. . . The W. Y. M. C. A. is making progress. . . Mr. John Crosley sends love to Prof. Jones, on his way home. . . Prof. Jones will teach elucidation, beginning in June. Write to Magnolia. Miss, for information. A. W. Jones, Box 250. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Mrs. J. T. Buckner, who has been suffer with a burned foot, is not any better at this writing....The Willing Workshops last Wednesday....Madam Presley Detroit, is visiting friends here....Mrs. Cora Maxie entertained Miss Myrtle Byrd and Miss Eva Curtis Sunday at her list....Miss Dee Doe Hillill at her list....Mrs. Collins, who has been ill, is some better....Mrs. Thomas San Pedro who has been visiting relatives and friends, has returned to her home....Mrs. Cora Maxie entertained parents and friends, has returned to her home....Mrs. Craton has returned home from the South....Mr. and Mrs. George Crawford, who is in honor of their son, Mr. Perry Marshall, Tuesday evening, it being his sixteenth birthday. The covers were laid for 35 guests. The evening was enjoyed by all, and many pretty presents were received Tuesday evening, it forget your agent, Miss Gussie Berry. Is on sale every Saturday at Young & Philadelphia, 1606 South street, Philadelphia, PA THE BARBERSHOP hotel is the beautiful grill room. The management has engaged the full Abyssinian Orchestra to render afternoon and evening the room dainly during the entire season. The open air amusements available to the guests are numerous. The lawn of the hotel contains both croquet and tennis counts. Sea bathing at Cape May is unsurpassed on the Atlantic Ocean. It is remarkable for its fine surf and is perfectly safe at all times for women and children. The hotel has its own private bath houses. The sailing and fishing in the harbor and adjacent sounds are of ways attractive and appealing. Cape May is famous for its beautiful driveways. Cabs or autos may be quickly summoned from the hotel. The hotel is under the personal management of the owner, E. W. Dale, one of the most progressives and successful owners of his experience as a hotel man has enabled him to use his very thorough knowledge of details in bringing the equipment of his hotel to perfection. Guests may be assured that irrespective of the hotel being lacking, in installing everything that goes to complete a first-class hotel, the proprietor will devote his personal attention to the comfort of his guests, in order to understand their needs and agreeable as possible. The most fastidious may be assured they will find no reason to complain. Special attention given to ladies and children, in order to either to the enjoyment of a short visit or parolled stay at the shore any season of the year. It is easy to access from the stations of either the Pennsylvania or the Reading Railroad. Care and additional information will be mailed upon request. --- TUSCALOOSA. ALA. 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KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGER EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 1911. All quiet on the Rio Grande. Justice Harlan says there ain't no justifiable restraint of trade. May 30th was a great day for everybody. Conspicuous success all around. "He shouldered his crutch and showed how battles were won."—Oliver Goldsmith. The Supreme Court is a trust buster for true. It is following up its lead in good style. Great success at last Tuesday's automobile race, only one killed and seven wounded. The spirit of the age is against monopolies; the only individual enjoying a monopoly is the monopolist. The thing savors of slavery. While always trying to improve our condition we will not forget that the Negroes' best chance is right here within these United States. The former vice president spoke at Marion, Ind., last Tuesday, Decoration Day. Among other things he said that the republic of the United States was God Almighty's richest gift to the children of man. If you had an automobile last Tuesday was the day to have used it. Among the visitors were a few autos owned by colored men—just a few. But it meant representation, and that's what counts in republics. Justice Harlan is a stickler for the law as she is writ. But the real fact in the case is that if we were held down to the thing to the dotting of an "i" and the crossing of a "t," it would soon be in Mr. Bumble's class of Charles Dickens fame. Former Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks, in an address at Lafayette, Ind., last Sunday, said that his observations in his trip around the world impressed him with the belief that the trend of the world is towards the brotherhood of man. Colonel Roosevelt was in his old form last Tuesday when addressing the thousands at New York. He declared in favor of war as against unrighteous peace. He referred to '61 as an example of unrighteous peace and which required red winged war—the medium of atonement. The Negroes of Arkansas can take courage of those of Oklahoma where they have won in the Supreme Court of the State. That court has declared the "Grandfather" clause as unconstitutional. The Arkansas Negroes are trying to preserve their political existence which is threatened by a proposed amendment to the constitution. The automobile race will be held a great success, and it was. Everything conspired to make the event grand, even to the weather. The unfortunate killing of one man and the maiming of others tended to mar the day's glory, but this small loss will be counted a success as against the terrible loss of last year. So taking it all in all, it was a great day The Livermore, Ky., lynching incident will not pass unnoticed. The grand jury has taken charge of the matter, and as a result thirteen men are now in jail. Who'd a thought it? All the people are not in for mobbing. Hurrah for the good white people! Give it to them. They also need encouragement in their fight against civil iniquity within their own race. Giles B. Jackson, of exposition fame, seems to be involved in the True Reformer's Bank muddle at Richmond, Va. He received a nice bunch of checks during the bank's existence. The receiver is puzzled as to why he received them. They aggregated about $6,000. Others are also involved, and who it is said, will have to come up with their real estate to make good. Decoration Day was ideal, as if heaven meant to be lenient to those old troopers, the frayed remnants of those mighty forces of the past, who marched again to formidable brass and to the rythmical monotony of life and drum. The grizzly warriors bore with them love's tokens—flowers which they scattered at the feet of their erstwhile comrades. "Go sleep thou with them," they seemed to say. Others there were, too, who were drawn by the invisible, yet stronger than hooks of steel, who devotion in kind to the nation's --- sentinels that fell in the watch. May we never forget these on whom the nation depended for security against the invader, while we went our usual way undisturbed by the angry front of war. The commencement exercises at Tuskegee increase correspondingly with the advancing years. Today the output of that institution is of worldwide importance. Students are sent to various lands, their homes, imbued with the Tuskegee spirit; it will not be quenched. Wherever these products are, they teach the gospel of self-helpfulness in a communistic sense, that of the well rounded individual, and that of making the best of given conditions. Those are the cardinal principles for the development of the lowlier classes as it concerns wealth and opportunity. They are unassailable, and on which facts Dr. Booker T. Washington's institution is based. Wise, thoughtful men cannot dissent, hence the successful appeal for support. And this is June, with its traditional rare days. Verily, May must have grown envious of June's popularity this year, judging by the output of its weather. Well, May will just have to deliver the goods, since the name wins nothing on its own account. It is not poetic like June. Take Juno, the goddess, speak of her as you will, call her oxyed and the rest of it, and it is yet classy. How would Mayo sound, anyhow? "Tame, flat and unprofitable," in the language of the bard of Avon. "May, May, lovely May" is about as good as it can be made. Rostand, however, gets in a good one when he has it that, "It was in May," referring to Roxanne of Cyrano de Bergerac fame, "She wore her hair in an unaccustomed way." It was, red and when gazing on it, the hero said, "twas like gazing on the sun, after which he saw flecks of gold on everything. May did a little duty as one may see by the way of poetry, but precious little. Verily, it must produce the weather or leave the field for poetical distinction. If the Negroes that visited President Taft the other day, imploring Federal interference in mob happenings, had taken note of things within the last few days, they would have observed that the racial situation along that line had very much improved. In one section of the country a sheriff was relieved of his office because the mob took a prisoner that was in his custody. At Livermore, Ky, thirteen men are in jail because of the part they took in a lynching. In Oklahoma the racial situation has also improved, although along another line. The Negroes will be permitted to vote in that State. The tendency, the trend of things, at present, is in favor of more justice to Negroes. We think that the tendency will be jeopardized by anything that suggests force or outside interference. States are jealous, communities are jealous, just as the individual is jealous. They are not going to be whipped into doing the right thing very readily. Let us let well enough alone, for a while at any rate. The Universal Races Congress, to be held in London, England, from July 26 to July 29, will be one of the most significant gatherings of modern times. At this time it is difficult to even guess at the probable outcome, but whatever it may be, the fact of the gathering of distinguished representatives of the various nations will be counted in the interest of the meeting's intent. The intent of the congress is most praise-worthy; it has for scope the better understanding of the races, especially those of opposing racial attributes, and those of opposing racial attributes, and which attributes, unfortunately, have been the means of a classification which has not been satisfactory to the darker races and those whose features were not in accord with some accepted standard of racial perfection. From what it is understood the congress will attempt to have mere facial expression, figure, hair texture and color set aside in the interest of man's psychial part, his morality, his civilization and peradventure his religion. The congress will be of tremendous importance in that it will not only be the means of having the representatives of the nations assembled to pave the way for the best possible understanding; it will cause helpful discussion around the globe. ANOTHER GREAT DECISION The Supreme Court of the United States in its decision having for its end the dissolution of the "Tobacco Trust" gives the reasoning that it advanced in the decision against the Standard Oil Company. In the essence that court held that the "Tobacco Trust" in its operations was a monopoly, and as such unduly restrained trade, and that in doing so, it was in opposition to the Sherman anti-trust law. Justice Harlan again dissented as may have been expected in consistency with his opinion in the first instance. That distinguished justice seems to have it that his associate justices have in a manner compromised in permitting the possibility of combines which will exceed the indefinite "reasonable restraint," words that he says are read into the law, but which should not have been read into the law. He goes further than his associates; not departing in principle as it may be thought, he is for the letter of the law, and which, according to his construction admits of no restraint of trade whatever—no degrees of reasonableness. It is plain that the other justices recognized the law as made for a specific purpose—the destruction of the combines that amount to monopolies, or are monopolistic in intent, and not for combines that adhered to the rules of rightful competition even if large and powerful. Corporations have pursued unbusinesslike methods in shutting out similar concerns, the intent plainly being to occupy a given field to the utter exclusion of rivalry Th.is class of combinations gave rise to the act of congress limiting the activity of the combines. The justices justly held in principle that large concerns can be THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. good concerns, and that they are bad when they seek to live at the expense of other similar concerns. The rule of reasonableness certainly applies to the greater concerns that conduct their business within the rules of rightful competition. HOLD CLOSING EXERCISES HOLD CLOSING EXERCISES Concluded from Page One. the chapel on the platform were as follows: Dressmaking Division—Girls drafting and making a dress. Millinery Division—Girls at work designing, making and trimming hats. Agriculture Department. Poultry Division—Students at work routine, incubator and caring for little chicks. Creamery Division—Students at work sanitizing milk and making butter from milk. Dairy Division—Students at work milking a cow; others grooming and feeding a cow; others farming. Veterinary Division—Students at work examining and doctoring a sick horse. Fruit Growing Division—Students at work gathering fruit from trees and picking fruit. Canning Division—Students at work canning fruits and vegetables. Truck Garden—Students at work gathering vegetables such as cabbage, beets, etc., and preparing same for market. AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL Concluded from Page One. a true friend of humanity delivers the principal address. Diplomas will be handed out, awarded graduates, one hundred and fifty of the highest degree degrees. These exercises include the law, medical and college departments and will be held in the eMtoprotitan A. M. E. Church. The Harriet Beecher Stowe Centenary. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell, in charge of the details of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the birth of Harriet Beecher Stowe, the mortal author of "Uncle Tom's Cane", that the big meeting will be held at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on Wednesday evening, June 14, which is the day of the present John Hay, widow of the late Merger Secretary State; Miss Mabel T. Boardman, head of the Red Cross in America and intimate friend of Mrs. Taft; Mrs. Archibald Hays, the oldest people of the entire country should be the late Admiral Porter; Mrs. Richmond Pearson Hobson, of Alabama, and others whose names will be given later, Mrs. Terrell will preside and tell the principal of the college people of the entire country should be sacred occasion. She is to issue a carefully prepared booklet, "An Appreciation of Harriet Beecher Stowe", which will be presented to the peculiarpected that local celebrations will be held by churches and societies in every section of the land on the 14th. The attendance at Metropolitan church here will be the capacity of the spacious edifice. FIRST OPEN AIR MEETING Hon. John C. Dancy to be the Principal Speaker Sunday. BY LEE L BROWN, 1006 West Chestnut St. LOUISVILLE, KY.—The first openair meeting of the season will be held on the Y. M. C. A. lawn next Sunday, June 4, 1: 515 oclock. The Hon. John C. Dancy, care baker of Dees, Washington, D. C. will be the principal speaker. Special music by the orchestra. Every one is welcome to hear this noted race leader. All are looking forward to the coming of Prof. Kelley Miller, who will lecture C. Dancy, care baker of Dees, Washington, D. C. will be the principal speaker. Special music by the orchestra. Every one is welcome to hear this noted race leader. Prof. W. H. Parker was introduced in the Criminal Justice week by the Hon. Joseph Huffaker. He is now prepared to practice in all of the courts of Kentucky. The Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Fraternity gave a smoker at the residence of Prof. J. T. Clark, 1615 West Valu street. May 22, in honor of seven members who are going away for the summer. Dr. H. B. Beck, one of our popular physicians, recently purchased a handsome automobile. He will be there that in the near future several other physicians will be seen on the streets in new 1911 machines. St. John's day will be celebrated with appropriate exercises by the Masonic lodges of the city. Mr. William John-oman of the committee of arrangements. Several distinguished visitors are in the city this week, among the number we have noted Dr. J. W. Gilbert, secretary of the city, and M. E. church of Augusta, Ga. During his sojourn in the city he addressed several meetings in the interest of his work. The Chrysanthemum Club gave a bazaah at the Y. M. C. A. May 29 and the realized a neat sum for the benefit of the Folks Home, a very worth institution. Mr. William Pickens, of Talladega College, Alabama, who won high honors at Yale University several years ago, will present an address before the graduating class of the Colored Normal School June 13. The play of "Tallaboo," which is to be produced at the Houston Theater commencing June 12, is being rehearsed that demands the work of the play order of dramatic talent to be found. There are twenty-two speaking characters in it and a retinue of Indians, settlers and soldiers. Among those who will be present are Mr. A. Lincoln Harris, Chicago, Ms. McDonald, Mr. J. I. Harper, Chicago; Mr. William H. Lawson, Mrs. Lizzie Evans, Mr. Thomas Tate, Miss Alice Harper, Mr. A. R. Wilhot, Mrs. S. E. Briggs, Mrs. L. R. Lawson, Mrs. E. Sally Harris, Miss B. K. Koons, Mr. Clinton Anderson, Mr. Earnest Diggs, Miss Mabel Tarrence, Miss Azalia Dupee, Mr. Roy Pittman. Some of these people take the front seat in the dramatic battle announcement that they are in the cast of characters for this play foreshadows its successful production. State Inspector McKinzie Todd, of Frankfort, Ky., has the following to say regarding conditions in the offices of the county school superintendents: The teachers' certificates not kept at all; teachers' certificates are issued in careless and irregular fashion; in many cases teachers are allowed expires; in many cases certificates have expired; in many cases business fluorishes and the custom of discounting teachers' clemains has grown to such an extent the thalf of the money due to the teachers is paid to banks and chancellors; in many cases the census has been padded. In many of the counties the inspector finds the people attach little importance to the office paid to chancellors; in many cases consequence devotes time to other lines of business; to the neglect of the duties of his office." These conditions of the county schools of eKnucky are to be regretted by all who are paid to chancellors. We exist. We know of many colored schools where the houses are so dilapidated that very often during the winter terms they are up to the state superintendent and those who have charge of the educational affairs of Kentucky to suggest a remedy. Louisville was the hotest place in the United States last Sunday. The mercury climbed to the 98 mark, making a phenomenal record for Louisville during the winter. The soda fountains and soft-drying recorts are business, serving crowded counters from morning until night. In conversation with the proprietor of the ePople's Drug at 12th and Chestnut streets, he said: "I am a rongeon that I have received today, and am almost persuaded to provide larger quarters." In spite of the intense heat the churches were filled at the morning hours. The vernon many persons eagerly availed the opportunity of a car ride to the parks. The interurban cars to New Albany, Ind., were filled with a large crowd of people who crossed the Ohio to witness the funeral. In the line of march we noticed sentatives from Louisville, Indianapolis and Jeffersonville. After parading the principal streets they marched to the Second Baptist Church, where Rev. Manastor, delivered an interesting sermon. May 30 (Decoration Day) will be remembered for some time to come by Mr. Blue and his assistants at the Public Library. While veterans were marching in the blue scatter flowers upon the graves of their fallen fellows, Mr. Blue was being waged within the walls of the Public Library. Mr. Blue and Mrs. Harris were forced to retreat early Monday to retrieve guns were turned on the enemy within the walls of the library, the last for twenty-four hours. Early Wednesday morning the enemy displayed in white flag, the battle was over. Mr. Blue and the library care for the dead and wounded. Mr. Blue wore his amiilar smile, for he knew that he had been conquered. The occasion was the extermination of bacteria in the books on the shelves of the library. There was a mass meeting of the pastors and Sunday-school superintendents held at the Y. M. C. A. building last Sunday afternoon under the direction of the Fox of the Jefferson County Sunday-school association. There was associated with the Fox Shelley, Mrs. T. J. Minary and Miss Mabie Fox. The meeting was addressed by Mr. C. Stoll and Mr. Houston Quinn. Mr. C. Stoll and Mr. Houston Quinn are to be known as the Jefferson County Junior Sunday-school Association was formed. H. Parrish was elected temporary chairman and Wm. T. Reeves as temporary secretary and treasurer of the temporary and treasurer of the following persons were appointed as constituent and by-laws: Rev. C. B. Simpson, Mr. Edw. Brunson, Mr. J. E. Simpson and Mrs. E. A. Fox. It was decided to have one representative from each Sunday school of the city present at the meeting to be held on Monday night, June 12. An Early Vacation is sure to follow this hot weather. Get a line on our Trunks. Suit Cases and Traveler's Bags. The best of the best. The lowest of the low in price. Unredeemed pledges save you money. 229 East Washington BLOOM'S Telephone Main 251 FISHING TACKLE! That Catches Fish Fishing Rods.....25c to $8.00 Reels.....50c to $15.00 Lines.....5c to $2.50 Artificial Bait.....25c and up Nets, Fishing Buckets, in fact Every- thing for the Fisherman. Geo. G. Detch Wheel Co., Massachusetts Ave. are well pleased with his service, as he is one of the best head waiters on the river. Mrs. Mary Decker and children, accompanied by her sister, Frances Adair, left for nidianapolis for an indinette stay. Miss Sallie Grimes, of 538 Madison street, is much better. Mrs. Eliza Woolfolk has been very sick for the past two weeks at 448 South 25th street. Mrs. Hester Malone has been very busy the past week having the house repaired and cleaned. She is one of the best housekeepers in the city. Miss Lena Woolfolk is making preparations to spend her summer vacation in Toledo, Ohio. CHICAGO'S WEEKLY REVIEW. By Sylvester Russell. Frank P. George's Danabegay at Oak Jand, Music Hall. Notwithstanding the inclementity of the weather and the big K. of P. ball at the Coliseum, there was a good-sized auditorium, where the audience was Monday evening, when Frank P. George the well-known reciter and amusement promoter, gave a concert which was followed by a dance-and-be-gay reception, in which the audience was of the respectable class of younger people, as a whole, was made up of the elite of society. Even the ushers wore evening dress suits to capacitate with the order of the audience, to occupy a seat on the seating floor. The melange was an artistic feast. The Wilson orchestra, minus Garfield, which consisted of Charles Elgar, W. H. Lee gave an amnesiac A. Steele, H. Lee gave an productive selection, after which Frank P. George appeared in character, instead of evening dress, and gave a recitation, which at once showed him to be a master of the art of unity of practical servitude. He recited the "Drunkard," and not only held his audience by the magnanimity of force, but with the ever true vale of a painting was discovered. Miss Gladys E. Edwards now appeared and sang two numbers quite satisfactorily. The medium tones of her voice are valued in the once upper mates are sweet, once knew a master Miss Minnie Dithy, of the American Opera Company, in New York, who had the very same kind of a vocal organ as those of the dresses, who, through cultivation, won success. Miss St. Clair White, the young violinist, again amazed us by the rapid prog- lation, as is making *Nodes Concerto* 7 was all the same. I do not *Legrande* so well, owing to the fact that she has again indulged in the jumping habit, an excited passion of nervous- ity, and a strong desire to play. Miss White I must truthfully state that she is remarkable for her age, and I predict, that if she has proper care and stuy she will become a great artist. Sting Ms. Shirley J. McGee, quested by Alfred Anderson, the lyric writer, who sat in a front row. George R. Garner, Jr., was last on the table. His first number was "Celeste Alda," robs us of the illusion. De- vamping Ms. Shirley J. McGee, bellishment of style and technic. We have been accustomed to hearing this number in the opera by a tenor which, in a baritone-tenor, robs us of the illusion. De- vamping Ms. Shirley J. McGee, bellishment of style and technic. We have been accustomed to hearing this number in the opera by a tenor which, in a baritone-tenor, robs us of the illusion. De- vamping Ms. Shirley J. McGee, bellishment of style and technic. We have not in such good voice as he was at Olivet, and his tones in the classics were uncertain in truthfulness of key, pitch and carriage. The voice is beautiful. He was not in such good voice as he was at Olivet, and his tones in the classics were uncertain in truthfulness of key, pitch and carriage. The voice is beautiful. The performance concluded with a playlet, "The Burglar," and Frank P. George again displayed his unusual talent in a dramatic direction. Miss White I must truthfully state in a female role hardly distinguishable. The staff consisted of Sam Fielding, Robert Fisher, Richard Warren, Philip Green, Mrs. Moss, Mrs. Dresden, Mrs. Maupin, Mrs. Annie Davis, Wm. J. Kelly, Mrs. Maupin, Mrs. Annie Davis, Wm. J. Kelly, Thomas Irish, Jeff McKinney, Pete Maden, Floyd Emuelan and Frank P. Georce The Era Comedy Four, with Billy Brown, Make a Hit at the Memorial Day was celebrated to the height of its galaet at the New Grand. The Era Comedy Four, the greatest comedian in America, which opened Monday night in New York for performance. Billy Brown, a young comedian from the Pacific Coast, was the bright particular funmaker of the bunch; nimbile in body and limbs and with a laughter at every turn and twitch of his muscles, we behold one of the cleverest new comedians the Negro race has produced. Mr. Rooke, the straight man, was a most excellent talker, and Mr. Poole was a good looking policeman with white teeth, William H. Spencer, whose tenure is one of melody and sweetness, captivated. At the conclusion of the comedy work the quartet rendered "Tosti Goodbye" for an encore, which for harmony could not be accomplished. Billy Johnson and his Creole Belles, Ethel Marlowe, Lulu Miller, Freda Gillam and Ruth Roger, was a clever dancer, who had a cold, as usual, artistically clever, especially as the old man, and in a finale with the girls, all of which scored on his merits as a dancer. He also starred on the bill, assisted by Kemper Harreld (the violinist), who accompanied her on the piano. Her first song was a little too classical for State street, but "Land of Oceans" and "Mittell can sing it, brought heavy encroaches. Of the two white acts that were on the bill, Lewis and Chapin, as two looney bids, were good, but the playlet, with Billy Brown, was as May is a very poor actor, but the servant girl soubret was a little mite better. The Five Musical Byrons and Clayborne Jones at the Pekin—All Colored Shows. For the first time an all-colored show drew full houses at the Pekin. The Musical Byrons were the principal attractions, including a harp and the prison scene from "Il Trovatore" on musical chimes, was heavily enclosed. They were dressed in mexicans and looked immense. Bayoubayou mexicans and specialities, duplicated his success at the Grand recently by making a distinct hit. Sidney L. Perrin and Gilda Crosby, in a special sketch, were immense from artistic sketches, but Fully sustained his rank as one among the foremost comedy actors of his time while Goldie Crosby looked sweet and winning in two distinct characters the dialogue work was good as ever, and singing was heartily received Andrews and Latchford gave a good entertainment of a more familiar type, an olden life comedy, which went well. Howard Andrews, I believe his name is by recognition, has long been known as the musician of the world, and he still makes good. The Owlsy Brothers good. The Owlsy Brothers are to promote kid's love to the South, I believe; to a good looking stranger, man, who did well. The comedian could have been better. The he were not so slow in loosening of his jokes. He is absent minded and by the time he gets through looking around, he loses his head, or perhaps he was frightened by dancing was and just to encourage them, we hope to see them again soon, and I think we like them better. The Phoenix Theater Opens as a Picture House—Was Formerly the Old Grand Theater. Theater, formerly the old Grand Theater, has been opened as a moving picture house under new management, and is now driving good houses. Ed. Goodbar, tenor singer renders the illustrated songs. The new colored orchestra consists of Frank Tate, violinist Hattie Mae Patton, pianist, and Chastity Mitchell, drummer. Come, Josephine, in My Flying Machine" was a good illustrated song number. The Tom Fletcher Duo is playing Madison street theater. Lew Proctor has taken Miss Ruth Bedmont as a partner, and the team is doing nicely at the Savoy. Billy McCarver and wife have arrived from New York. Billy likes the Gotham city and says he is going back. Charles and Bertina Bruce have returned from the Western Association time, Oslokoa, Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Oceola Bluff and St. Paul, Minn., were included, seventeen weeks in all. Black Carl, manager of the Five Lions, rides, with Miss Nettie Glenn, has consigned to Slater. Slater Vaudeville, Agent in New York. Mr. Walker has been located touch with Sam H. M. Davis, of Ventura, Mexico, and some of their conferences have been in the interests of the Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association. --- Billy Harper and Allie Gillam opened at the Monogram Monday, and repeated their former success at the Grand. The Ed. Tover Amusement Company gave a moving picture concert at the Christian Church last Monday evening. Henry Saparo has returned to the city from New York to join his family and enjoy a visit during his stay in Chicago. Lizzie Hart (Mrs. Will Dosey), who left Chicago after the Smarties, chose its season at the Majestic, in New York has arrived home. Coleman L. Minor has doubled with Arthur Scott and the new team is getting itself together. Both are clever performers. Miss Elose Johnson has returned from a tour of the circuits, including ville, Cincinnati and Lexington, where she met with encouraging success. She opened at the Monogram Monday. Oliver Perry is again installed as leader of the Pekin Theater orchestra, replacing Ulysses E. Cross after two weeks' duration. It is said that the Musicians' Union, to which both leaders belong, intervened "My Irish Bonnie," sung by Elizabeth Murray in the Madam Sherry Company, at the Colonial Theater, was composed in the city on behalf of Cincinnati, who is in the city now in Eit A. Williams. Mr. Lawson has composed successful songs for him. Miss Madge Clinton is recently thrown from a street car and had her knee cap broken. She is at present or crutches. Her friends are much concerned regarding her future, as she is underestimated that the railroad company has agreed to settle in case of no suit. One more punch at the uglier temperatures and then I will have finished. About- two months ago I discovered clever kid who was dancin' in the Parka buffet. Men were throwing him mickles. I gave hi ma quarter and complimented him. When he appeared on the hilt, I was shocked. By this time thrown off his ragged wearing apparel, and now sports a new Actors have cuddled him and be as spoil him. Last Thursday, I watched Tube Shoes and other prominent actors, the kid came up, skipped me on the chest and claimed: 'Hello, on the chest! I am obliged to and keep him in my hands by informing him that thereafter I will be Mr. Russel to him and nothing more. It is not that I feel so feel that it is my duty to teach a lot of ignorant jackasses and a little a bit of banality, especially those whose banalive lives call for pity and teaching. Mr L. D. Joel would like to hear from J. A. English, quick. Good news. The Pekin Theater opened up for the season at Asbury Park, N. J., recently. John Woods and Little Henry, write to L. D. Joel, Atlanta, Ga. Important news. Mae Allen, famous slack wire artist, enroute with J. C. O'Brien's Georgia Minneapolis may be we do not know, but it had to be some day. Lewis has joined hands with Billy Mills, a clever dian, and the team will be known a Lewis and Mills. Mack and Mack (Billie and Mary) will close with Hal. Hunt's Georgia Minstrels after twenty-five weeks of success. Coult stay longer, but are going to the Mexica-Gulf Coast to take a few weeks of much needed rest. Friends will write Elmer Bowman will close the season with Miss Billie Burke's Company, on July 8. Bileyn and Luke scored in their new act at the Lincoln Theater, New York, last week. Wilmer Cooke, the man behind the case, is with Hal. Hunt's Georgia Minstrels. Going big. Watts Bros. are now playing Joel, Bailey, Barrasso Circuit. Booked solid for twenty more weeks. The Pewes have closed at the Pekin, Norfolk, Va., and have opened at the Pekin, Richmond, Va. John Rucker, the star comedian, is making quite a success in the vaudeville houses in Philadelphia. Arthur L. Prince and his educated hoops are this week at the Oliver opera house, Ossining, New York. The Miller Family made a big impression with their act at the Big Impresser, Jersey City, N. J., last week. Archie Jones, the Jew impersonator, is now playing the Central Theater, Atlanta, Ga. under management of Joel & Bailey. Johnnie H. King, the "Mobile Boy," is still the plana picker with Hail. Hunt's Georgia Minstrels, Clinton, Ky., this week. Hoyt and Start Sisters' act, playing at Passicus last week, scored one of the biggest hits ever seen at the Passicus Opera House. Jimmie Dick has just closed a three weeks' engagement at the Gem Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., and will rest up one week in that city. Robertson and Brooks scored a big hit last week at the Lincoln Theater, New York, in conjunction with Williams and Stevens' Stock Company. Ed F. Peat, late of the Black Patti Company, and Edith Harrison were on the bill at Ford Dabney's Theater, Washington, D. C., last week. Al. Bryant, the comedian, opened at Jersey City, N. J., with a new act, with Miss Beatrice Harris, last week. The eccentric dancing went great. Clifford Ross, Memphis' most favorite comedian, has been styled as the Bert Williams of the South, and has lately made a decided hit, singing "Constantly." John W. F. Wood, ventriloquist, is out again after a serious illness lasting two months. He is now with the Plant Juice Medical Company, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Carle Brown Cooke, the blackface comedian, is scoring a big hit with Some of Those Days" and "If He Come In Going Out" through Pennsylvania. The Watermelon Trust scored nicely at Keeney's Third Avenue Theater, New York, last week. The act has just returned from down East, where they appeared successfully. Madam LaBelle Glenn will play a return engagement under Joel & Bailey, at the Central Theater, Atlanta, Ga., then is off to another house on the Joel, Bailey, Barrasso Circuit. William E. Jones, the singing singer of popular songs, is scoring a big success with the songs: "Mother's Child," "Think Mary and on the New York, New Haven Hartford." John W. Cooper, the ventriloquist, has closed with the strollers at the Bronx Museum, and is playing through New York State. Last week he played Mozart's Theater, Elmira, N. Y. La Belle Glenn, the Creole lyric soprano, is having big success in the South. She has been holding her own at one theatre for six months. She is at the Airdome Theatre, Augusta, Ga. The Owlssey is now amusement director at the Central Theater, Atlanta, Ga. Joel & Bailey are owners and managers, and are sure putting on some pleasing acts, never shown to Atlanta audiences before. The Lockharts (Thimus and Eva), after filling a very successful engagement at the Gem Theater, Jacksonville, Fla., are now playing the Crescent Theater, 135th New York, for the Shea and Shea Circuit. The Toosweet Trilo now playing Central Theater for the Crescent Theater, 135th four weeks on Joel, Bailer, Barrasso Circuit, Mr. L. D. Joel, the theatrical king, will not to worry; he will keep them going until Christmas. That boy, Wayne W. Burton, in his third week at the Globe Theater, Jacksie Fla. He doing nicely. He says, "Bowowow and Crowd is some manager." Look out for him with his Twentieth Century dance. Bessie LaBelle, now on Joel Barley Barrett Circuit, closes at Atlanta, Ga., June 1 and opens at Augusta, June 5. Get here on the New Jersey Theater in Atlanta is some house, and the managers, Joel and Barley, are there. Simmus and Simms (Sank and Blanche) are now playing Joel Barley Barrett Circuit at the Central Theater, Atlanta, for four more weeks. We are satisfied Mr. Joel said he can keep them for thirty weeks yet, without losing a day. Bonnie Bell Thomas, after seventeen successes at the Globe Theater, Jacksonville, closed the 26th of last month. Opened at Barley Barrett Pasacola, Fla., on the 28th of May. Return engagement to the Globe. Do well. Porter and Porter opened at the Globe Theater, May 15, at Jacksonville, Fla. He is being success. They are getting on with that "Mississippi Spash." Porter is a born coon shooter. Team will leave for New York in the near future. W. H. Bowman closed at the Central Theater, Atlanta, Ga., opens at Augstera, Ga. June 5. Mr. L. D. Joel, the king, is some lent. It is Joel, Bailey & Barassaro present. Plenty of work and payure pay. Nice schools; nice managers, and nice audiences. Pankey and Cook, the versatile artists, will close their season at Lebanon, Pa., when they turn to Philadelphia and play for a benefit. They will then go to Cape May, N. J., in the summer, where they will rest up in their new cottage, which they recently purchased. The team of Kenner and Lewis is no longer. After making a decided hit, all of years they were connected for eighteen years, were prime favorites in all parts of the country, being versatile performers in every venue. differences may be we do not know, but had to be some day. Lewis has joined her to Billy Mills, a clever comedian, and this team will be known as Lewis and Mills. Mack and Mack (Billie and Mary) will close with Hal. Hunt's Georgia Minstrels, after twenty weeks of success. Could stay longer, but are going to the Moor- gulf Coast, to take a few weeks of minne- ded rest. Friends, write in care of The Freeman. Billie Mack, care Hunt's Shows, Clinton, KY. Billy Ward, the block Dockstater, as assisted by Gussie Smith, now on Juel, Bailey, Barrasso Circuit. Mr. Joel sadhe s keep us busy for the next thirty weeks. Not among the profession is sufficient. Not at the Central Theater, Atlanta, Ga. L. D. Joel and O. P. Bailey have bought the house and have some show. The Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. reports capacity business. Madame Cordelia McClain has on big act of twenty-five people, entitled "Life of Bridge Street." Among those appear- ing, Smith soon shouter; The Porters, Willie Buster, comedy; and Borseborough, the great colorful clan. It is reported that Sylvester Russell will temporarily return to the stage in June. He will appear at the Pekin Theater a preference because it is an old history. He will be the only one to pay him his own price by a bonified contract. Manager Duke Brennoun has also offered him an appearance at the New Grand and Frank P. George, the society entertainer and co-founder promoter, is deserved for his contribution, incentives for a song recital, either at Quinn Chapel nr the Institutional Church. Mr. Russell at present reserves his decision. It's good news to the profession that L. D. Joel and C. P. Bailey have joined, and bought the Central Theater, Atlanta, GA. He is the swelliest theater in the South for colored people. They deserve success, as they are the best-known managers in the enlightened profession. Mr. Fred A. Barrasso, of Memphis, Tenn., and it is now Joel, Bailey, Barrasso Circuit operating and booking twenty of his shows. Mr. L. D. Joel is secretary, treasurer and booking manager. Write him for open communication. He costs amongst the profession. He has accolished more than any other manager in the South in elevating the colored vaudeville act. He will more Joel, Bailey, Barrasso Circuits will give great benefit to the colored performers. LOUISVILLE, May 30, 1911.-Montgomery and his Dixie players are the attraction at the Avenue Theatre. The entire second floor has been given over to the orchestra and his Dixie players by their good work recently at the Houston Theatre, have won a large following among playgoers, and the manifestation of perseverance last night evidenced the presence of many of this following. The talented girls are exceedingly pretty, they display rare ability in their several parts. The Avenue Theatre has been leased to the theatre for the future as the Princess. The play house will undergo extensive repairs, and when completed will be one of the prettiest in the city, catering to vaudeville and motion pictures. The attraction at the Houston Theatre this week is Goodloe and Goodloe. They have appeared at the theatre before. They have new and catchy songs, Goodloe always merits a hearty applause whenever she appears on the stage. Three rattling good games were played Sunday and Monday between the Palm City Giants of the city and the Nashville Knights of the city, fans were present to cheer the boys on to victory. The home team divided honors with Nashville Sunday, in a double header, the score was: first game, 19 to 6 in favor of Nashville, second game, 10 to 6 in favor of Nashville. Monday's game was 11 to 5 in favor of the Giants. If the Giants continue their good playing they will have a large crowd at even game. The manager has added a new player, winning the games and winning plauses from the crowds who attend the games. The Louisville Cubs too both games Sunday and Monday from the California White Rose. The score was: first game, 11 to 3 in favor of Cubs, and in the second 10 to 1 in favor of the Cubs. Next game, the Cubs. Manager Lancaster is arranging for a Western trip. He believes that with a little more practice and one or two good players added to the team that he will be ready to meet all comers. The Carolina Four in a four-scene skit, are undoubtedly the best seen here because of the audience's presence, and do it in a manner that the audience screaming at every show. The act consists of Messrs. Johnson, Chase Davis and many, every one an actist. CINCINNATI THEATRES The Gaither—The Pekin. The Gaither opened Monday night with a company of very capable players, introducing a new melo-drama sketch entitled the little Dangers. The lines were handled by a company commonly those of Mr. Henderson and Miss Carrie Hall, who take the part of Jack Dalton and the girl of the ranch. Mr. Sam Gardner and Lillian Brown give a performance of comedy parts. Mr. Isaac Bell takes the heavy lines, other people in the cast are Miss Henderson and Josie Graham. The singing numbers were all good, there is a lot of dialogue and that is what you have to produce to bring results to the box office. Miss Mabel Grant has returned after filling a week's engagement at Lexington, Ky. She speaks very highly of Senator Bell, manager of the Gem, as well as the attaches and patrons of the house, while resting pupil at the school. The names built for her new act that she will appear in soon. "The Black Gibson Girl." THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AT THE CROWN GARDEN, INDIAN APOLIS. THE TWO CLIPPERS OH BABY Two Clippers, Singing, Talking and Dancing. 12 Minutes in One. The headliners of the bill were easily, the team announced on the programme as the Clippers. As the name implies they clipped about every thing in the comedy, the singing and clever team. The woman of the team is the possessor of a good display it made. The team displayed it character song, "Indian Rag." This song was rendered in the costume of an Indian princess. Those who have seen Ruby Gaylor on the "big time" in song Miss Clipper a striking parallel with but a scant margin representing the difference the two artists. Mr. Clipper was original in his comedy efforts. His song, When I Woke Up This Morning She Was Gone," was clever and well done. I a new one and the comedy in the show it told made a big noise with the Buckets. The comedy "The Thief" was heavily and was handsomely supported by the comedy of Mr. Clipper in this number, which kept the audience in an uproar. The costumes used in the act are appropriate and tasty. The team is booked in Louisville, Cincinnati and Chicago, is rumor team goes abroad to the near future under direction of Eddie Shayne. Indianapolis is the home of who was formerly Miss Dela Tanner. I D. HOWARD JULIZIE WALLACE EDGAR MARTIN Lizzie Wallace, a spry young Miss, took the blue ribbon at the Crown Garage, where she is clean and the songs introduced were of an odd though rather entertaining character. Especially is this true of her work, which she has from the orchestra entirely. Miss Wallace was a brave little artist throughout the trying ordeal and even when the audience was right on with her work and the audience was a unit in according her a tremendous applause when she got away. Her real art regardless of the griselle EDGAR MARTIN Edgar Martin, Singing and Talking. 10 Minutes in One. Our old friend, Edgar Martin, was with us again in a brand new offering of songs and dances. As a story teller ```markdown ``` Edgar ranks with the best. His monologue was crisp and snappy and full of fresh current stilt that saved it from the common grooves. The harem skirt furnished him a subject prolific of much that caused the fair sisters to blush and at the same time Mr. Martin re- trained from the use of anything suggestive. He sent his stuff over fast and did not allow one to wait. His first song was quite humiliating, called "Maybe I'll Come Back." His best song was "I Want You to Understand," the latter being a very funny song. He was the Old Black Crow Song, and I am in love with parody has the original cheated as a fun producer. As a repeater about the prime to a Crown Garden audience I think he has been pretty thoroughly demonstrated that Brother Edgar Martin "Has him." THE PEKIN, SAVANNAH, GA Another big show this week—"The Indiana Reservation." Tom Scott, who was always a scream, B. E. Edwards, as the troublesome lawman, and Scott kept the house in an uproar. Some good songs were heard in this album, the Indian Rag," by Mette W. Edwards, who was forced to take her regular encores, Edwards, Scott and Edwards, as a trio, who great, Scott and Mrs. Edwards singing in the band, the tenor, of the team of Edwards and Edwards the act with their great song hit, "Without You the Would Don't Seem the Same." B. E. Edwards, the skyscraper tenger and American tenor, the tenor, of the team of Edwards and Edwards the classy act," who has made such a tremendous hit here, was asked to put on a show, with melodrama, written by himself, while he the producer at the Pekin Theater, Memphis, B. E. Edwards, as George Harrington, co-curator, Mrs. Nettie Edwards, as Emelie, was also applauded heavily. She is certainly fine. J. H. Campbell, as a Quaker, and friend of the slaves, was good. Mrs. Quaker's servant, did all that was expected of her. Mrs. Pearl Lee, as Aunt Cloe, did very well. Tom Scott, as Uncle Eph, was a scream. Also, as young Eph, he stormed the house. Johnny Lee, who was with B. E. Edwards at the Pekin, in Memphis, Tenn., played was written and produced, more than played his part as Lawyer Marcus. George Colvin, as Dick Hyland, the slave catcher, was there with the goods. The show was played in two acts, and the leading parts were compelled to show their faces and acknowledge the appreciation shown on account of their work. The vaudeville numbers were good, Mrs. Ned Edwards singing "Stop! Stop!" receiving three encores nightly. Campbell and Scott were there with the goods. B. E. Edwards, America's greatest Negro. B. E. Edwards, 'sended 'Dreams Are True,' which brought to house down He has a marvellous voice. He introduced 'Kiss Me,' which was good. BASEBALL, EVERGREEN, ALA. The Tigers met the Greenville Hornets in a three-game series at Magnolia Park. The Hornets plete shut-out of 5 to 0 in favor of the Tigers. Not a single one got to second base. Hill pitched good steady ball and the Hornets pitched no successes support. The Hornets lacked the second hit to compete with their opponents. The second day a double-header was played, the score was 8 to 3 in the first and 3 to 2 in the second, both in favor of the home team. PROF. R. 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We will tell you the right way to do it. We will help you for one dollar. WE CAN PLACE YOU ON the AUDEVILLE STAGE SECRET CATALOGUE SEE FOR YOURSELF 10¢ FOLSOM & JORDAN Box 1459 BOSTON, MASS 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. GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 The Pewees have opened at the Pekin Norfolk, Va., for three weeks, with Richmond and Petersburg to follow. Mr. Pat Chapple and wife of Jacksonville, Fla., left New York for England, May 31. They will be abroad about sixty days. The team of Johnson and Bluford has been changed to Ransom and Johnson. It recently arrived in this country from New Foundland. The team of Bryant and Washington will be two new forces that will open at the new house in Gulfport, Miss., under the management of Mr. Garfield McGee. From all accounts, Edward Nealy seems to hate the team, but Royen comes to this office for publication that would not do him any good if published. If he values his reputation, he will look after the matter. Robert Orr is in his seventh week at the Orpheum Theater, Philadelphia, where he has been directing a stock company for seven weeks, with the assistance of his wife, Rose Orr. The young comedian deserves much credit for his good and clever work. He expects to open in New York City soon. SHE WAS VERY MUCH PLEASED. Passing through Jacksonville, Fla. I visited the Globe Theater and say that much credit is due Mr. Frank Crowd, manager of the Globe Theater, seemingly, he has the right conception of show business. He doesn't seem to be possessed by the talent of the managers, that one or two people can give a show. He has nine women and four men. It looked like a troop of twenty the way each person worked. The producer and stage director, assisted by Miss Laura Moss, shows that these women are using their brains. Mr. Crowd has a stage full, and yet he is away looking for new faces. NEW MUSIC. Among the recent compositions by the race is "Sleeping Senora," for the piano. The composer, Aaron C. Thompson, is a young man, an enthusiast. He not on ambitions, he has merit. His production, which he further characterizes as a Spanish dream, is a very pretty offering to music lovers. It is a beautiful piece, and it seems to move off with half attention, that phase of composition that makes for popularity. The young man seems to have it right, and if he follows up with it, he will be in the near future in the very best way. FROM THE GEM THEATER, JACK SONVILLE, FLA. Buddie Glenn opened here on the 15th and made a big hit. He took the stage menacingly, and the team of Lockhardt and Lockhardt closed a successful engagement of four weeks, and have gone to Merilyn's house. They are booked for an indefinite time. The little, winsome soubret, Miss Ora Brown, in her songs, is great. Her song's 'Premier buck and wing dancer, leaves them screaming with his funny motions. The band then makes them hold their sides with laughter when he tells about his brother Bill. GLOBE THEATER, JACKSONVILLE FLA. This week at the Globe was the most successful one. The S. R. O. sign was out every night. McClain and Moss are surely producers of high-class comedy. They put on "A Trip to Coon Town," which was the most enjoyable seen here for many moons. A very nice selection of songs was the hit, "Sugar Moon." Wayne W. Burton. Next came "Cuttle, Who Tled Your Tie," by Emma Winfield. The song rendered "Then came 'My Old Home'" by Joanne Knocken; Thornton; "Kiss Me," by Miss Bonnie Bell, which was a decided hit. The girl got some applause, too. You show closed with "That Bear-Cat Rake" and original Miss Mabel G. Johnston. THE WEST END THEATER, WASH- INGTON. D. C. The Moores (Tim and Hester) have just closed a successful two-week's engagement at this house, following whom come the Whitman Sisters (Essle and Albert Whitman, and the "picks". Baby Whitman and Rastus. In addition, we have "Rockpile", a comedian of rare excellence, and little Tommy Hawkins, one of the best "picks" going; in fact, a diminutive man, a hapless good. They are no win their second week, and bid fair to break all records for receipts at this splendid house. The manager, Mr. H. C. Smith, with his able assistant, Mr. W. H. Carter, Jr., did the work to help to open his patrons; and, judging from results, he seems to have succeeded. NOTES FROM THE CONGO KING The Congo King Company, under the management of W. A. Thomas, will close one night stands at Belle Plains, Iowa. This company has enjoyed a very successful season and during its long run has played through its Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. We will open our summer season under canvas, with something new in the amusement park. Our company will much more aggressive, as we will carry 25 people, with a good band and orchestra, and some of the best company all around. The summer season opened at Buxton, Iowa, May 29. Edward Prondell, that husband of the late John Prondell, will show. During the summer we will be known as the "Down in Dixie Company." NOTES FROM EPH WILLIAMS' ATTRACTION Our No. 1 show continues to have the S. R. O. sign (in reality) nightly. The show is kept up to the standard and is well attended. The public includes Prof. Eph. Williams, and better. We promise to give the public a first-class show, and their money's worth, and this policy, coupled with Prof. Williams' genial personality, has made him a household name. Prof. Eph. Williams has had a best reputation canvas show of its character that has ever toured the Southland. The No. 2 show, "Eph. Williams' Big Canyon," has been held at Durham, N. C. Everything new, Tents made to order by J. C. Goss, of Detroit, Lights by the Boltte-Weyer Company, of Chicago, Scenery painted by L. D. Bradford. Costumes from Great Western Union. The company includes a number of well-known performers and musicians. NOTES FROM THOS. P. KELLEY'S MAMMOTH MINSTRELS, UN- DER CANVAS. We opened in Benton Harbor, Mich., April 17. After playing four weeks of golf in Michigan, we are now playing Canada, under our mammoth pavilion, with a seating capacity of 2,000, including 800 canvas opera seats. We have the finest on the road today—everything brand new, the outfit complete costing $4,000. We carry two five cars with the show and one hummer sleeper and one baggage, and they are the delight of all with the company. Our manager is the finest yet. He has the power to make this one pleasant place. Perhaps some would like to know about the "ghost." Well, he is on time every Sunday morning, and indications point to a good, long and profitable season. We will be under canvas until about September 15, when we go back to the orchestra to meet the guarantee to all good, reliable people. Our stage is 20 feet wide and 20 feet deep. The orchestra is elevated on the stage, and all oil-painted. Our light plant, when in operation, makes it bright as day. MINNEAPOLIS KEYSTONES In Bad—Plutos Take Three From Them—Remo Algo— Atgo— French, Hindi, Idiots The Plutos took three straight games from Col. Ed. Mitchell's Minneapolis Keystones. The first day the score was 7 to 4; second, 6 to 4; third day, 4 to 3; also defeated the Pekin Tigers by a score of 1 to 2. The Plutos lost to West Baden by a score of 3 to 0, Sunday. Goodgame was on the mound for the Sprudrelds and Williams for the Plutos. Goodgame struck only three hits; while Williams struck out 12 of the Sprudrelds, allowing only one hit. Hanna, the Plutos' third baseman, caught the game, and he made the regulation take notice. There was not a single strike during the game; but many efforts were made, only to find the second baseman waiting for the runner with the ball. PEKIN THEATER, SAVANNAH, GA Now, in speaking of the Southland M. P. and vaudeville theaters. The Pekin, Savannah, is one of the finest in the South. It has a capacity of 700, and has a patronage of the best people. The Pekin Theater, here known as Lincoln Park, with Sunday attractions, including vaudeville, merry-go-round, circle swings, see-saws for the little ones, a fine lunch stand. The bill at the Pekin this week is a good one from start to finish. Mrs. Edwards opens, singing her favorite rag, "Stop Stop! Come Over and Love M. Scooter." Next come the team of Campbell (J. H.) and Scott (Tom), who keep the audience in an uproar. They closed their act, after twenty minutes, with the old, fearful crowd. The silver tenor singer, B. E. Edwards, left them screaming with his favorite song, "If Dreams Are True." Lee and Lee (Johnnie and Pearl) went back and were highly applauded. The curtains were drawn on that great drama, written by Mr. B. E. Edwards and staged by him, assisted by our stage manager, Mr. J. H. Campbell, entitled, "The Runaway Slave." The runaway week of the 22nd is a high-class one, known as the "Indian Reservation." RICHARDS AND PRINGLE'S GEOR GIA MINSTRELS EN ROUTE. Frank Johnson has joined the end men ranks and proved quite acceptable in that he is hard work. Success will surely be his. Arthur A. Wright is with us, making good, playing baritone in the band and performing doing end work and a nice character in the last act, making good all around. Mr. and Mrs. Major Daniels are still with us, playing "Beifly Tower" with success nightly. Mrs. Clarence Powell is paying her husband her annual visit. She goes daily, going out and returning, without anything. All the fish that have been caught this season would weigh a half pound. THEATERS IN ATLANTA, GA Messrs. L. D. Joel and Charles Bailey offered the patrons of this theater the largest, finest and best vaudeville bill of the season. The bill opened with Watts Brothers' comedy acrobats and wire walkers. In both the wire and acrobatic acts each week, the audience took tricks. The audience applauded their clever boys every minute of their act. Archie Jones, a character comedian, did a fun, funny, and clever Jew turn. It was a great show for the coedians a talking turn of fifteen minutes; but Archie and his partner did it. It was a great show for the late of the Southern Smart Set, handed out a clever bit of musical comedy. Sank is somewhat of a comedian; in fact, he has made Atlanta believe so, and he is the member of the team is there. "Nuf sed." W. Henry Boman did a single singing act of class, and stormed the audience with his wit. He met that show-going public of Atlanta care to see that barrel-house or junk stuff any more. Miss Gussie Smith sang and talked their way into the hearts of the Atlanta public. Billy is some talker and a singer, and Miss Smith is a very clever little workman. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. The Famous. Rich Simons has the stock company in charge. He is also assisted by Mr. George and another well-known comedian and producer. Mr. Muse is still singing bass solos. Mr. Freeman is the patrons of this house. The show was from start to finish. Mr. Freeman's New Girls are doing fine. Well, George knows how to break them in, if anybody does. The Arcade 81. Arcade is dark, having changed policy The management will run pictures. The Duvall The Duvall has a real nice show. The company is under the management of Baby F. Seals. He has a small, but good, company of performers. Baby Eisher. LeRoy White (some comedian). Eisher. Edward Edward and Nugget and Jones are in the show. Mr. Seals is in the right place, but he must not keep his esces shut. DIPLOMAS CONFERRED AT MORRIS BROWN Atlanta Ga The annual commencement exercises of Morris Brown College, which began here last Wednesday, ended with the conferring of diplomas upon the following graduates: Classical course - Joseph S. Brooks University; Biology course - Edward C. Mitchell, Jesse W. Reid, Joseph E. Vilato, George E. Wilson. Normal- Lizzie A. Dyer, L. Ilyas Gooby, Annie E. Torrence, Lala L. Williams. Thee training- Annalie Harder, Maule Lula Lula Rucker, Mattie Williams. Dressmaking- Louise Anderson, Maude A. Bell, Pinkie Ellison, Hattie Geter, Ethel Hannah, Annie Henderson, Natilda Potts W. Robinson, Annie Williamson, Tailor-ing- Idaella Edwards and Pocahontas Tunstall. LOUISVILLE, KY. Frank Hendon Informs the Stage- Struck Girls Dear Hendon—My father says "The Barber Shop Chord" is the greatest of popular songs—Empress. Answer: I know the music suits your pop; The title is erroneous, 'Cause guys who hangs 'round barber shops Are not a bit harmonious. Dear Hendon—Why didn't Dan Avery work on a big circuit when he first started in the show business?—Galllee. Answer: Well, Gal, he didn't have the heart. Dear Hendon—I know a man who owns property; and he asked me to become his wife.—Cupidly. Answer: As a rule, Cupid, property men make good husbands. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. Mr. Bert Williams Entertained. Mr. Bert Williams, the only colored star traveling with a white troupe and the foremost colored comedian of the world, was entertained at a little stag party in Indianapolis, formerly of Indianapolis, at the American Club. After partaking of an elaborate supper prepared by Mrs. Carrie Smith, a few remarks were made by Mr. Williams, in which he stated that he would invite his friend as yet reached the pinnacle that he desired, but was of good cheer and hoped to reach the goal in the near future. Mr. Williams also said that his short stay in Lake Beaumont was made very pleasant for him, because of the antieques of all of his friends and admirers here. Mr. Williams will star next year with the same company in the Follies of 1911, and we all hope to see him in the future. We are out west. Those present were Messrs. Bert Williams, Robert Roche of the 1910 Follies; Chas, Palmer, Will Saunders, Dude Smith, Jack Harris, Casino Glynn, Fred Andrews, Chad Chwellad, Pete Alexander, Joe Burns, Frank Black. COLUMBUS, OHIO The concert was in every way worthy of the highest praise, and it is a mater of joy. The audience might have not had the privilege of hearing Madame Hackley, who is, undoubtedly, the first of her people to make her a master of art, to the ranks of the best vocal artists. RICHMOND, VA Special to THE FREEMAN. The Oneida Social Club has established a home for their members on Main street, in Richmond, Va., which is one of the neatest among little clubs in the State. Members cordially invite Al in-coming guests to the club. Fields is president, and Dalbart Lear, secretary. Robert DeVinney is treasurer. The Department of Foreign and Domestic Mission of the A. M. E. Church. The work that the African Methodist Episcopal Church is doing for foreign and domestic missions was told at the annual meeting here last Wednesday and the annual meeting here last Wednesday, both of which consisted of the denomination. Bishop C. T. Shaffer of Chicago, presided. Third annual report of the secretary of development, Rev. J. Beckett, showed that the receipts for missions from various sources amounted to $3,000, over half of which was real estate. Besides making appropriations for the work of the denomination in Canada, the West Indies, South America, West and East Africa, passed a very flattering resolution commending the Faren Women's Mite Missionary Society and the Home and Foreign Missionary Society as auxiliaries of the missionary society, passed a very flattering resolution commending the Faren Women's Mite Missionary Society and the Home and Foreign Missionary Society as auxiliaries of the missionary secretary, passed a resolution suggesting extension and missionary building, church extension and missionary building, asking the next general conference to erect a suitable headquarters in Philadelphia for all of these departments, be prepared to work with them. $1,500 for a $7,000 church in Beirut. Gulana, proving the property was deeded to the denomination. The lives of the late Bishops A. Grant, E. W. Lampton and Rev. R. V. Reed, D. E. W. Lampton and Rev. of the board, are eulogized, Revs. J. W. Washington, F. J. Peck and I. N. Ross delivering appropriate responses after the passage of resolutions of condolence. The board apportioned $50,000 to be raised for mission purposes by the various annual conferences during the coming year. Though unanimously endorsed by the board for re-election as missionary secretary, the board supported a supper of the individual members of the board in the spontaneous demand in many sections of the country for his elevation to the Episcopacy. He has hosts on the old county board, until in the South, where he was pastor until his election as missionary secretary three years ago. For sixteen consecutive years he served as pastor of the A. M. E. churches in Charleston, S. C., and is regarded as one of the leading churchmen of that section of the coun- Dr. Beckett was born in Edisto, S. C. in August, 1858. He was educated at Eau Claire, and then at theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga, and has been in the ministry since 1884. He has been to every general conference of the denomination within the past sixteen years. The following members of the board were present: Revs. J. L. H. Watkins, Philadelphia; W. H. H. Butler, Pittsburg; W. H. H. Butler, Los Angeles; Peck, Los Angeles; Cali. I. N. Rose, Washington; B. J. Ramsey, Columbia, S. C.; J. W. Washington, New Orleans; J. W. Jackson, Oklahoma; Rankin, Waxahachie; Perrin, Florida, and James W. Walker, Selma, Ark. FIRST COLORED PAGE IN INDIANA LEGISLATURE R. W. Thompson, the race's best-known national correspondent, now in the War Department at Washington, was the first colored boy to serve as page the legislature of the State of Indiana. He was in the session of 1880-'81, which elected Benjamin Harrison to the United States Senate, and in which sat James Sidney Hinton, the first colored governor of the lawmaker in the Hoosier State—Florida Sentinel. TWO "BIG SCRIES" GETTING BUSY R. W. Thompson, corresponding secretary of the National Association, is compiling a much-needed directory of Negro newspapers. He has valuable data from many publications, but there are many from which he has heard nothing. Some on the news list are dead and new ones. We have been busy which the world has not yet heard. Send name of paper, name of editor, circulation, value of plant (if any), number of persons regularly employed and averaged weekly. Mr. Thompson's address is 1004 S street, N. W. Washington, D. C. President M. M. Lewey, of the N. N. P. A., is preparing a program to be presented by the National Negro Press Association in the open session of the National Negro Business League at Little Rock, Ark. August.-Charleston (W. Va.) Advocate. BILOXI. MISS. The Blioxi lodge No. 2438 G. U. O. of O. F. and Household of Ruth No. 1384 had their annual sermon preached at the A.M. E. Church Sunday, May 14 by Rev H. J. Grand Foster. Everything was grand...The Baptist Sunday School Convention was held at the 1st Col- SHEET-MUSIC FREE CATALOG OF 100 Picked Popular Songs, Rags and Waltzes selected from latest Season Hits. Free Catalog. Write today for use. THE WI. FOSTER MUSIC COMPANY 5025 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ILL. 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 We want good acts at all times. Keep in touch with us for time at our and other Theaters. MANAGERS NOTE Let us know when wanting acts. Can arrange to book your house solid new acts at all times. Address L. T. SWORDS, Mgr. Chattanooga, Tenn. The Reid House 94½ Decatur Street Atlanta, Ga. M. B. L. H. REID. Prop. While in the city stop at the Reid House, the only first class house in the city. Caters to the sporting and theatrical professions. Prices reasonable. Strangers always made welcome. ored Baptist church. Everything was done in a business-like way. W. H. Hanibal, superintendent. Rev. Mason, pastor., Mrs. M. Alexander, now of W. H. Powell, made use of W. H. Powell, head waiter of the Model Cafe., Mrs. Charles Lucky passed The B. B. GRAD WILL OPEN WAN For Church's Theatre, first class per ville. State salary and what you can do 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 WAN First class acts of all kinds. Costumes and renized ability can find work here. State salary J. SEALS, Lyre Theatre, Thirteenth and Wain WAN At once, eight attractive looking chorus single. Good wardrobe. Write at once J. STILES, 625 W. Broad St., Savannah WAN First class acts of all kinds. Good Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. WAN Forty performers—Florida Blossum Co.—male & S. Performers whose applications were not to will carry a two-car show this season. Central DOUGLASS & WORTHEY, 361 Fourth Street. THE AVENUE LOUISVILLE Vaudeville and pictures from 10:30 a.m. pictures from 10:30 to 2:15; Vaudeville from Vaudeville from 7:15 to 10:30. Come where WAN FOR 101 Ranch Colored talent of all kinds (no ladies). double in B & O. Comedians that doul instruments and can double on drums, line of traps. Will advance tickets to r Manager 101 Ranch Side Show, as per Tuesday, 6, Wilkes-Barre; Wednesday, Friday, 9, Reading: Saturday, 10, Lebanon The Pek e B. F. Ke GRAND WILL OPEN IN AUGUST WANTED Theatre, first class performers who can work st salary and what you can do in first letter. Won't a wardrobe considered. Add. Ed. Lee, Church's Park, M int to the W think of something "new," old stunts have ing original. I will help you. New and d and sketches. Information free. Address stage Instructor, 328 Eighth Ave., Cedar L WANTED all kinds. Costumes and reference necessary. Good nov work here. State salary and particulars in first letter. Theatre, Thirteenth and Walnut streets, Louisville, Ky. WANTED attractive looking chorus women for stock, those wardrobe. Write at once, stating all particulars W. Broad St., Savannah, Ga. WANTED acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recog IN T. GIBSON, Prop. Auditorium Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED Florida Blossum Co.—male and female musicians who do whose applications were not answered, write again. there w car show this season. Contract jumpers and boozers save ORTHEY, 361 Fourth Street. Macon, Ga. AVENUE THEAT LOUISVILLE, KY. pictures from 10:30 a. m. to 10:30 p. m. Prices 50 00 to 2:15; Vaudeville from 2:15 to 4:00; Pictures fr m 7:15 to 10:30. Come when you please, stay as lo WANTED FOR THE 101 Ranch Side Show of all kinds (no ladies). Musicians that are strict O. Comedians that double in band. Quartette t d can double on drums, and A No. 1 trap drums. Will advance tickets to right people. Address Ge anch Side Show, as per route: Monday, June 5, likes-Barre; Wednesday, 7, Bloomsburg; Thursday ding: Saturday, 10, Lebanon. e Pekin Ho WANTED! For Church's Theatre, first class performers who can work stock and wande- 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. A Hint to the Wise 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. WANTED! First class acts of all kinds. Costumes and reference necessary. Good novelty acts of recognized ability can find work here. State salary and particulars in first letter. Address JULIUS J. SEALS, Lyre Theatre, Thirteenth and Walnut 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. WANTED! 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. or B. & S. Performers whose applications were not answered, write again, there were reasons. We will carry a two-car show this season. Contract jumpers and boozers save stamps. Address DOUGLASS & WORTHEY, 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. WANTED! 101 Ranch Side Show Colored talent of all kinds (no ladies). Musicians that are strictly first class to double in B & O. Comedians that double in band. Quartette that play string instruments and can double on drums, and A No. 1 trap drummer with a full line of traps. Will advance tickets to right people. Address Geo. V. Connor Manager 101 Ranch Side Show, as per route: Monday, June 5, Scranton, Pa; Tuesday, 6, Wilkes-Barre; Wednesday, 7, Bloomsburg; Thursday, 8, Pottsville; Friday, 9, Reading: Saturday, 10, Lebanon. The Pekin Hotel Home Brewing Go.'s Beers In Wood and Glass THE HOME OF THE THEATRE ROSCOE WA 325-327-329 Indiana Coming to You THE GREAT A. G. ALLEN The Show that has Me OF THE THEATRICAL AND BASE BA OSCOE WALDEN, Pro 7-329 Indiana Ave., India ng to Your City GREAT A. G. ALLEN'S FAMOUS MINS HOME OF THE THEATRICAL AND BASE BALL PUBLIC ROSCOE WALDEN, Prop. 325-327-329 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. 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 ..RIGHT NOW.. You Can Play Your Act. From 4 to 5 weeks at the Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla. Two Shows Nightly, No Matinees. State all in first letter. Write or wire Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, MRS. CORDELIA McCLAIN, Producer and Stage Director. LAURA MOSS, Assistant. Jacksonville, Florida. through Wednesday night enroute to Pensacola, to attend the funeral, a sister. . . Miss Seresta Coyl was the guest of Oliver, Oliver last week, bible, Ala., Brown, who has been living in Pensacola, Fla., is back again for the summer. F. Keith AND IN AUGUST TED! formers who can work stock and vaudeville 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. TED! reference necessary. Good novelty acts of recitals and particulars in first letter. Address JULIUS at streets, Louisville, Ky. TED! women for stock, those who can work, stating all particulars. Address W. Ga. TED! novelty acts of recognized ability. Auditorium Theatre, South Street TED! and female musicians who double B. & O. er B. answered, write again, there were reasons. We jumper and boozers save stamps. Address Macon, Ga. E THEATRE, MILLE, KY. to 10:30 p.m. Prices 5c and 10c. Please 2:15 to 4:00; Pictures from 4:15 to 7:00. When you please, stay as long as you like. TED! THE Side Show Musicians that are strictly first class to play in band. Quartette that play string and A No. 1 trap drummer with a full night people. Address Geo. V. Connor route: Monday, June 5, Scranton, Pa. Bloomsburg; Thursday, 8, Pottsville, Con. CAL AND BASE BALL PUBLIC LDEN, Prop. Ave., Indianapolis. our City Soon S FAMOUS MINSTRELS Japon Silk, silk and cotton fabrics in Persian patterns, suitable for kimonos, notable for its washing qualities, 27 inches wide, regular 39c value, 25c a yard. Printed Flaxons, with Dresden printing and borders; is sold everywhere at 18c. We offer it at 15c a yard. Printed Sherrette, a fine sheer, mercerized cloth, printed with neat figures and foulard styles, regular 18c quality, 15c a yard. Silk and Cotton Diagonals, in old rose, tan and cadet, suitable for coats, 27 in wide, regularly sold for 79c Special, 39c a yard. —2d floor, center aisle. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Mr. Bryant Brown is convalescing. Miss Mayme Dickerson, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., is in the city. Mr. Ralph Hamilton is spending two weeks in Xenia, O. Miss Georgia Patterson has returned from St. Paul, Minn. Miss Nellie Johnson, of Chicago, is in the city indefinitely. Mrs. Ella Johnson, of Greenfield, spent Tuesday with friends here. Mrs. Gurley Brewer entertained the Frau Frau Club last Friday. Ky., spent Sunday in this city. Mrs. Gertrude Black, of Terre Haute Mrs. James W. Wands, of Noblesville, Ind., is a guest of friends this week. Ind., is the guest of friends at Marion, Ind., was the guest of friends Tuesday and Miss Nannie Young in Yandes street is able to be out after four weeks' illness. Read The Freeman and get the news. Mr. Earl Embry spent Sunday in Chicago. Mrs. Cora Mitchell, who has been visiting in Lafayette, has returned home. Mr. Henry Morris departed Wednesday evening for Culver, Ind., for the summer season. Mr. A. Rochester, a popular mail carrier of Chicago, is a guest at the Parker house. Mr. Henry S. Wills, of Dallas, Tex., is visiting in the city, studying the undertaking business. Mr. Bessy Berry was painfully injured by falling from a Blake street car Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Gussie Greene is confined to her home in Fayette street. Friends hope to see her out soon. The Keneda Whist Club was entertained by Mgr. Bessy Wills in North West street, Friday. Miss Richard Richardson, of Colorado Springs, Colo., is in the city visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Mattie Brown, 616 Blake street, spent several days in Cincinnati, O., and Covington, Ky., this week. Mrs. Nettie Sharp, who was injured so severely that it is improving nicely at her home in Hadley street. Mrs. Anna Brown entertained a few friends at lunch at her home in West Thirteenth street, Monday noon. St. Phillip's P. E. church will celebrate its tenth anniversary Sunday. A special musical program will be rendered. Mrs. Hannah Henderson was called to the bedside of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Henderson, who is slowly recovering. Rev. Geo. ShaFFER returned from New York Monday, spent a few days here and for his charge in Marion, Ind., Saturday. Mrs. Emma Reese, a prominent resident of Atlanta, Ga., is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Harris, in North Senate avenue. Mr. Solomon Wayne, a progressive citizen Bedford, Ind., is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Smith in Cooper street. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Adams left Sunday for Marion for a few days, after which they will go to Detroit, Mich., to fill an engagement. Miss Millie Holly, of Dayton, O., is at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Duncan, who lies quite ill at her home in Superior street. Mrs. Nora Cooper in West Walnut street was called to Chicago Monday. CASHIER 5000.00 If Y WOULD YOU Face WI con four wif factories thoughts on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Jennie Twyman. Rev. D. A. Walker, presiding elder of the C. M. E. church, is in the city, visiting his daughter and son-in-law, Rev. J. L. Simpson and wife. Miss Jessica Moss, and Delta Breckenridge, of Versailles, Ky., were the guests of Mrs. John Powell in North Senate avenue, last week. R. Vivion, of Chicago, was in the city Tuesday, attending the races. Mr. Vivion is a cousin to the Mrs. Harry Dunnington. Mrs. Vivion is a cousin to the Mrs. Henry Goins in Martindale avenue. Mr. William Harris and Miss Eula Tempelman of City were married in South Burladay law. They will reside in Evansville, Ind. Mrs. M. E. Cable, principal of McCoy school, will address the Epworth League at Simpson chapel Sunday at 7 p. m., subject, "The Youth of Today." Mrs. Loule Boles, Misses Eva Fay and Norah Boles, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah carpenter in Columbia avenue, Sunday. Rev. Leroy Mitchell and family, of Muncie, accompanied by Mrs. Susan Morris, spent Decoration Day with Mrs. Brianna Johnson, on the street. Miss Maude Daniels entertained the Young Ladies Club with an elaborate luncheon Thursday afternoon. Dancing and music were enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. William Hubbard entertained in honor of their guests, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Taylor of Dedham. Covers were _ laid for twenty-eight. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mccormick, who have been residing at 514 West Tenth street, are now housekeeping at 883 and will be pleased to see their friends. Messrs. Dekoven and Creighton Thompson left Thursday for Louisville and other Southern cities and will return June 20th, to fill engagements here and other adjacent towns. Mr. Robert Kersey and daughter Elena Johnson, and Mr. Jack Johnson, of Lebanon, Ind., were the guests of Mrs. Eda Kersey, in North West street, Decoration Day. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Bennett have issued invitations for a reception to be held at the location of their daughter, Ladia, to Mr. James R. Madison, Tuesday evening, June 6. Messrs. Leslie Jones, of Dayton, O., George A Brown, Lorenzo W. Woodside, Muses Pearl Clark, Minnie B Bedard, of Dayton, O., and are stopping at the Parker house. Among the many gesuts in and out of state of the Parker house, were Messrs. R. N. Malleryy, Sergt. Bob Ovetr, Dr. Clarence Warmol, Capt. J. G. Dodge, W. S. C. McCorley and M. J. Nellar. Messrs. John Morgan, Henry Crump, Harry Jackson and George Francis, popular chauffeurs of Dayton, O., were witnesses at the Speedway races Tuesday. Dodge turned to their home Wednesday morning. The Blue Grass Pleasure Club met with Mrs. James Swope Friday. Cards were the attractive feature. The first mick and the second prize by Mrs. Dink Hubble. Delicious refreshments were served. Messrs. William Bradley, W. E. Tucker, H. H. Bradley, and the commencement exercises of the Franklin high school May 30th. John Montgomery, well known in this city, was the only colored graduate and was a very prominent part on the program. The Wilberforce society was entertained Wednesday evening by Mrs. Esther, a longtime honor of Miss Katie Blackburn, a missionary of Africa. Miss Blackburn gave an interesting address. The subject, "Is a Negro Problem?" was also discussed. An enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Bertha Jones in Cornell avenue, entertained Thursday evening in honor of the twelfth anniversary of guests composed entitled of young ladies, bered eighteen. A delicious repast was served and a happy time was spent by those present. Many beautiful presents were received and highly appreciated by the guests. WANTED A good colored barber at once. Add- dition Davis, Davis, 223 W. N. avenue, Braggal, Iqh. LOST RELATIVES I would like to find my relatives. My mother's name was Francis, and did because of her. My grandmother was gan. My grandmother was named Fannie Stephens. My grandfather's name was William Stephens. My father's name was William Stephens. My stepfather's Stephens daughter married a man by the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Harrison Perry. My mother's brother was Joe Stephens. My mother's sisters were named Mariah, Sarah and Lou. My mother's mistress was named Lizzie Morgan. My mother (Francis) left Josie and in Coquilleville, Tex. If any one can help, information, please address Mrs. Dillie Shields, or Sandy Anderson, Mineola, Tex. WILKERSON HOTEL Phone New 4687—Special Chicken Dinner Sunday, 35 Cents. Our motto: Good service, moderate prices. James H. F. Wilkerson, pro- proprior, 915 North Senate avenue. PHILLIPS CHAPEL C. M. E. CHURCH. Drake and West Streets—J. L. Thompson son, Pastor. Communion Supday, 11 a. m. Preaching 11 a. m. and 8 p. m., by Rev. D. A. Walker, presiding elder of the Ohio district, Sunday school, on mawn at the home of Mrs. Marie Stone. 977 Chicago street, Tuesday evening. AUTOMOBILE PARTY FROM DAYTON. The most representative party who motored to the city last Tuesday among the colored visitors was he idelegation of the party. Most of the party was Lieutenant R. H. Mallory, of the late Robert Mallory. He was accompanied by Captain J. E. Deaton, Sergeant Robert Overton, Corporal Smith, Sergeant Corporal Clarence Wack, all members of the Infantry, O. N. G. After touring the city, thoroughly spreading a lot of joy in the wake of the route taken by the only party they held at an early hour Wednesday morning. HARRY W. JACKSON SERIOUSLY INJURED. Monday morning, while feeding a press at the Recorder office, where he is employed, Harry W. Jackson had his right hand crushed, making it necessary to have two fingers amputated. Mr. Jackson was formerly sporting editor of The Freeman, and is the only child of Drs. J. H. Ward and Mark Battles, at the Ward Sanatarium. SIMPSON CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH Rev. Henry W. Tate, D. D., Pastor. The first quarterly meeting and conference will occur at this church the 4th of June, Rev. D. E. Skelton, D. S., will officiate. Preaching Sunday at 11 a.m. and $8 p.m., by Dr. Skelton, at 3 p.m., by Rev. D. E. Skelton, at Waters Chapel A. M. E. Zion church. The quarterly love feast will be held Tuesday, evening, the 6th. The Sunday school will render the beautiful program, "The Childrens Hour" which will be rendered Sunday morning, the 11th, at 11 o'clock. Y. M. C. A. NOTES Mr. W. R. Valentine, one of the supervisors of the city schools, will be the leader at the Sunday morning Bible class. Mr. W. R. Valentine, the day Morning Bible class is one of the main features of the Association and a fine crowd of men gather each Sunday morning for one hour. Drop in and the queues for the "Men of Steel" that are being discussed, David is the topic for Sunday. The Summer membership is $1.00. The men are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to attend the work of the Association. As a special inducement men may have a trial sower hath free. Come and join. Now is the time to join the Association. On Monday and Thursday evenings crowds gather and watch the young men go through various stunts on the outside while the band plays. Everybody should come around. DAMPENS HOPE OF NEGROES. Taft Tells Delegation He Can Not Meddle in Lyvching Question. WASHINGTON, D. C.—President Taft told a delegation of Negroes presented to him at the White House Wednesday that he would not recommend that Congress make lynching cases triable in Federal instead of state courts. The delegation, representing the National Association of Negroes, submitted a memorial asserting Negro is lynched almost every day and that "the spirit of murder and lawlessness in such country that human life—if it be that of a black person—is not safe anywhere in America." They wanted the President to send a special commission to affirming Negroes protection they said they were not given by state governments. TUSKEGE COMMENDEMENT Incidents, Social and Otherwise—Mr. Geo. L. Knox, of The Freeman, in Evidence. On May 25th, Mrs. Laura T. Jones received in honor of her brother, Judge E. H. Terrell, in the Ladies' Club Room. Dr. Terrell, a pleasantly spent, Dr. and Mrs. Washington, accompanied with Whitefield McKinlay, George L. Knox, editor of The Freeman, Mr. W. T. B. Williams, of Hampton Institute, and many others. On May 27th, the Adelphi Club, composed of the gentlemen teachers, entertained very elaborately in honor of Judge Terrell, Mr. McKinlay, Dr. Terrell, the Bureau of the Census, Washington, Dr. W. T. B. Williams, of Hampton Institute, Va.; and Mr. George L. Knox. Mrs. Booker T. Washington left Tuskegee Institute, via Nashville, for her summer home, northport, L. L. N. Y. A. Home, w. home, for her home in New York, accompanied her. DELHI, OHIO Special to THE FREEMAN. Rev. Henry Summers of the Antioch Baptist church occupied the rostrum Sunday at the First Baptist church. ... Rev. and Mrs. George Lewis are two nephews of Rev. and Mrs. Dudley of Sayler Park. ... Miss Jennette Hedges returned Monday evening from the city, where she had been the pastor of Rev. and Mrs. Hedges of Garfield Place. ... Rev. and Mrs. C. Hawkins were the guests of Mrs. Hannah Johnson and Mrs. Josephine Graves at dunley, the city suburb, propletors of the City Suburb Restaurant, are meeting in much success. The management anticipates some improvements in the new picture. The Rev. and Mrs. Derrick Chapel A. M. E. church Sunday evenings. . . The correspondent will meet everyday on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, every Sunday morning. Look for him on the phone. ADDYSTON, OHIO. The Night School officers are as follows: Rev. E, J. McCray, Ph. G., D. D., principal; Miss A, M. McCray, teacher; Oscar Lucas, chairman and representative; Curtis C, manager; Curtis O, Wednesday morning after an illness of several days here. Mr. Gaines was sinjured at Canton on the traction line, and aws brought home by his family, and messed up the Palm Garden cafe. . . Miss Alice Early is not much improved. . . Daniel Walker is able to be out after a week's illness. . . Mr. J. W. Gaines has a very good relationship with writing. . . The Freeman correspondent can be seen at the S. H. Pillow grocery or at the Magnolia barber shop every Saturday evening. Phone. Delhi 47X. Geo. Woodson and S. H. Pillow save an entertainer at Pillow's all day evening. A nice time was had. THE WILKERSON HOTEL. Phone New 4687. European plan cafe stopping on American plan. Stopping on American plan. Our motto: Good service, moderate prices. James. F. Wilkerson, prop, 915 N. 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