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The Freeman is read by more than 100,000 Negroes weekly. A hint for advertisers THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS APR6 1912 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1912 PRICE FIVE CENTS. AT THE NATION'S CAPITAL DR. SHEPARD'S MASTERLY PLEA FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Hearty Endorsement at Hands of Washington's Best Citizens—Durham's Wizard and Honored Guest of Community—President Taft to Visit School. (Thompson's National News Bureau.) WASHINGTON, D. C., April 3.—Last Tuesday was "Dr. Shepard Day" in the District of Columbia. The "freedom of the city" was given without reservation to the brilliant young exponent of the new propaganda of religious education. Right royally did he hold a luminous chapter in his hands, a luminous chapter he has written into the history of the thought and action of the men and women who "do things" in this community. They have experienced a thrill and an inspiration that have made them better and stronger because of their contact with the magnetic presi- tion of the Training School, which has the thriving city of Durham, N. C., for its habitat. Dr. Shepard Impresses Bethel Literary. Emphasizing the fundamental and farseeing value of religious education as the primary tool of the E. Schoeffer variegated Dr. Joseph E. Schoeffer pressed a large and thoroughly representative audience Tuesday evening at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, under the direction of Dr. Robert H. Woodward and Association. His subject, *Religious Training the Hope of the Negro Race*, was handled in a masterly fashion, and the warmth it warmer than ever was frequently throughout his well-attended argument. At the conclusion of the powerful deliverance he was accorded an oath that made the welkin ring, a symbol of the warmth of the hands of the speaker. He was presented with a beautiful bouquet of Queen carrion roses, containing 100 choice buds, of which 50 were from the Washington F. J. Kramer, Washington's leading florist. Dr. Shepard's hearers were made up of the bone and sinew of the nation's cap and the rare quality of his message that was given to it from beginning to end. Introducing the speaker, Hon. John Duncy paid a glowing tribute to the hard work of the students in his progressive progress that had been made toward building up a Negro "mecca" at Durham on a spot that two years ago was the place where now tense with a throbbing activity that betokens everlasting goo do the race. Earnest Plea for Religious Training With "Reliigious Training the Hope of the Negro Race" as a text, Dr. Shepard laid out the necessity for foundation work, the need for a commitment progress, and argued convincingly only through an education based upon the Bible, with its Christian precepts and theological principles. The Rule, can permanent advancement be made along any line of human endeavor. "Make the man first," said Dr. Shepard, "and he can be depended upon to make a living." "Christian education," continued he, "will develop a new standard of efficiency in all walks of life. It will evolve practical lessons of work and induce a realization of the true dignity of labor. It will insure that the man is of good faith and guarantee honest dealing with the man who must earn his bread in the sweat of work. It will bring new ideals and alleviate the man's suffering. The man farthest down and inspire sympathetic co-operation min the soul of the man on the mountain top. Above all, education will produce unselfish leaders. The Negro millions now groping in the dark throughout this land of ours. Let us first forget the divine inunction. "Seek the first kingdom of Heaven, and all will be added to us." Keeping the Goal in Sight. Dr. Shepard told of "the greatness that Greece and the pump that was Rome," and emphasized the truism that mere culture and mere wealth do not make en- gineering or happiness or lasting prosperity. "Reliability and openness to follow the bent of God-siven talents, unrestricted by imprisoning laws or unjust customs, will moral revolution in any land. America was founded, not for commercial exploitation, but for religious faiths fathers for religious liberty. Wealth, higher education, manual skill and the art and sciences came afterward—a natural development." Emotionalism was described by Dr. Shepard in the zero characteristic of Dr. Shepard's work, who described the part of the human being he "to control and that good and not harm will be done, the natural exuberance of our moral spirit. There can be no accomplishment worth while with emo- tion, for enthusiasm is born of emotional control that we must have, but it must be controlled by powers derived from Christian selection—self-derived, self-mastery and intellectual direction of our energies." Concluding Dr. Shepard quoted from Siney Lanier's immortal verse— "As the marshshore secretly builts in the water sod. Behold I will build me a nest on the greatness of God: in city in the greatness of God as the marsh-hen files. In the freedom that fills all the space in "the marsh-hen and the skies." By so many names, it is the marsh grass sends in the sod. I will hold the great- ness of God. APR6 1912 Mr. A. D. Washington, Bethel's energetic chief executive, presided with dignity and firmness. Associated with him that year was a coerce of leaders, typical of the ministerial professional and business life of the District. A fine musical program was presided over for songs by a young ladies' chorus from Miami, ten pieces from roughs' National Training School at Lincoln Heights, D. C., and selections, classic and popular, by the well-known Amsterdam songs that particularly impressed the great audience was "The Negro Has Fought Every Battle but His Own." led by Mr. Burrough, of Orleans, La. The song was composed by Miss Burroughs, and it never fails to produce a telling effect. Dr. Thirkield's Ringing Endorsement. Following Dr. Shepard's masterly presentation of the plans and purposes underlying his propaganda, Dr. W. P. Thirkield, persistent of Howard University, delivered an educational system advocated by the speaker of the evening. He drew upon the history of ages to prove that at the bottom all permanent development there must be a belief in the national education in Holy Wrtl and a fervent recognition of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Dr. Thirkield predicted a glorious Training School at Duhma, the workings of what he had observed very closely during an exceedingly pleasant and profitable visit in his last year of Howard in his religious aspect, and he was proud to own such a high-purposed relation. Former Commissioner of the District, B. R. C. Jacofa, Register, Napier, Arcidelae, W. Geoffrey, Point of North Carolina; Miss Nannie H. Burroughs, Dr. C. W. Childs and Rev. I. N. Ross sat upon the platform, also voiced hearty approval of the Shepard idea," he wrote Editor, W. M. Watson of the Washington Bee, a vote of thanks was tendered the distinguished speaker and to the musicians who had assisted in the dedication. Dr. F. Watson invoked the divine blessing and Dr. M. W. Clair pronounced the benediction. National Religious Training School and its peerless founder, have been enthusiastically endorsed by the substantial citizens of Washington, the capital of the greatest of nations, and recognized as the critical community between the oceans. Dr. Shepard "Dined" at True Reformers' Hall. Prior to the big meeting at the Metropolitan A. M. E. church Dr. Shepard was taken on an extended sight-seeing tour of the city. He was the guest of honor at a delightful dinner in the main auditorium of the True Reformers' Hall, tended by fifty of Washington's progressive 'men of affection.' It began promptly at 5:30 o'clock. Hon. W. W. H. W. H. Navy Department, made an admirable toastmaster, his introductions being unusually lilious and tinctured with a high order of excellence, and abounding in commendation of Dr. Shepard's unselfish, painstaking and productive labors for the race, were as follows: Address of welcome, Hon. James A. O. O. of the States District Attorney "Freedom of the City," Judge Robert H. Terrell. "Religion," Rev. I. N. Ross. "Education," Prof. Kelly Miller. "The Hope of the Negro Race," Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, Recorder of Deeds. "The Press," Hon. Ralph W. Tylier. "Environments," Attorney Armond W. Scott. "The Ministry," Rev. M. W. Clair. "The New Propaganda," Prof. George W. Jam Cook. "The Assistant Profession," Hon. W. H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney-General of the United States. To all of the lavish encomiens Dr. S. W. Chase, the C. W. Cahay, the simple one, was not given to many social entertainments, but for this whole-souled extension of hospitality—the first of its kind he had ever accepted—he was proclaimed by this evidence of support of the work to which he was devoting his life, and it would ever be a source of encouragement when he was acquainted with music was furnishing by the Amsterdam Orchestra. The tables were handsomely decorated with flowers and sparkling canelabra, and each gentleman wore a crimson which the success of this elaborate function is due, was made up of W. Calvin Chase, chairman; R. W. Thompson, secretary; W. Sidney Pittman, treasurer; John D. Cabasian, W. J. Curry, W. Calvin Chase, Jr.; J. Henry Lewis, Walter S. Crouse, Edward L. Scott, Dr. Charles E. Lane, J. Lattis, Dr. Charles E. Lane, J. Cahay, Dr. Charles H. Marshall, Hon. James C. Napier, J. Moria Saunders, H. C. Tyson, George C. Scurlock, A. N. Scurlock, A. D. Washington, Thomas Walker, Special guests were Archdeacon W. George Avant, of the Eastern District of North Carolina. Protestant Episcopal church, and Mr. C. C. Amey, general manager of the Durham Textile Mills, Durham N. Dr. Shepard at the White House. While in the city Dr. Shepard paid a visit to the White House and held an interesting conference with President Obama, he also accepted an invitation to visit the National Religious Training School at Durham some time this or next month in connection with a brief tour of the South. He will make about that time his regular visit to the national military for this promising institution, and another proof of the strong hold the principles of the school have taken upon the principles of the institution. The President's visit will be a "red-letter event" in the history of the institution. E. T. C. ANNUAL AFFAIR. BLOOMINGTON, ILL., Special. Friday evening, March 29th, the young ladies of the E. T. Club gave their third Annual party at Jacoby Hall. There was A BAD EASTER EGG. THAT EGG OUGHT TO BE RECALLED IF YOU DON'T GIVE ME THAT NOMINATION ILL TAKE IT! WHO'S AFRAID? twenty-four couple present and it was one of the swellest of the season. The programme consisted of twenty numbers of the first of the first number of the first by all. Light refreshments were served between the intermissions. Those present from out of the city: Mr. Veron, Bob, and Chung III, Mr. T. Thompson, Miss. Blossom Barts, Mr. Loomis and Mr. Harry Lewis, of Springfield, Ill., Miss Gladys Page, of Peoria, Ill., Misses Jessie, of London and Alice Lee and Mr. Ellis, of the 1st Violin, of the 2nd Violin and Mr. E. G. Fillmore Headley, Dr. and Mrs. and M. G. Covington, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chaldwell, Mrs. Wallace Walker and Mrs. Matthee Stearles, all Bloomington, were the first of the first number of the first programs for the evening member are the Misses Mabel Hawkins, Leora Walker, Alverna Duff, Blanche Hoagland, Edna Stearles, Clara Hawkins, Monico Corrie and Margie Stuart. After the last number of the first number was intended to be the young ladies for such a delightful assembly. Miss. Edna Stearles entertained at her home, the evening in honor of the guests who were in the city to attend the E.T. Party. The guests who were in the city to attend the E.T. C. Party, Friday evening, were the first of the first number of Miss Leora Walker, Sunday afternoon. Mr. P. Daff has not improved. The Lincoln Protection League will meet at the rest rooms every Thursday. Come out and help make it a success. The annual sermon was preached at the A.V. E.E. Church Sunday at 3 p.m. by the B.A.E. Church, Bivalik Baptist Church. The speakers were Rev. George موشعال and of the Christian church and Rev. Bundy. CENTRALIA. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. O. Taylor, of Bloomington, Ill., is here visiting his mother, Mrs. S. Taylor and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Pate has returned to Chicago, Ill. Mr. A. Campbell Jr. is on the sick list. Mr. W. Lawler is on the barber with his wife as assistant barber. Mrs. W. Lewis is the first woman barber that ever was in the city of Centralia. Mr. Ed Taylah is having a grand success in the School Class, of which he is teacher. Rev. Allison preached a wonderful sermon last. Sunday. more. It is said that there is a man living by the name of S. T., who can stand more punishment than Jack Johnson. He is a coal miner. He was going to his work Monday, April 1st and as he crossed Riverside, R. Apposition he hit him, throwing him fifteen or twenty feet in the air and fell on the ground. Those who saw it thought he was dead and ran to his assistance, raised him up and got him to the hospital. He rangements to take him to the hospital. when he spoke and said, "never mind. I will go on to work, if Jack Johnson can take me." And then run his auto ten minutes later, he is a wonderful man." I Club met at the home of Mr. Nelle Bibs, who bore were present, owing to the incom- ency of the weather. A very pleasant afternoon was spent. The student of Owensboro, Ky., spent last week visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. Porter. She returned home Tuesday, accompanied by her granddaughter, Miss T. Bernice Porter. She attended Clayback, Mrs. M. Porter are attending the southern Illinois Teachers' Association at Mt. Ve rnon, II. Her mother Barnett and family have moved to Champaign, III. Fred Ricks is still on the sick list. Mr. D. Cammon is able to be up again. MUNCIE (IND.) NEWS. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Century Club met at the Pekin hotel, Monday night, April 1st, to transact business. A few solos was rendered by Mr. H. Thornton, a member of the club. Ice cream was served and a pleasant evening was past off by the members very nicely. The young folks are still positioned or Eden Chapel or M. E. and Baptist churches. Literary met Tuesday... Rev. Carpenter is back from conference, but not to stay. There will be a new minister in his place.... Mrs. Benson is much better.... Mrs. Mar- cus Smith is on the sick list this week don't forget to have your eggs ready for the holiday in the history of the Terminal station were there so many tears shed within a few minutes about 12:30 Monday morning near noon, when eight young men of the city were shipped to Indianapolis on their way to receive the Batavia train to receive their first instructions in the service of the United States colored infant. Mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers and sweathearts seemed to feel very sad over the affair. They were in unimspit pitch, the young men enlisted Monday morning. The names of the young men are Arthur Evans, Robert C. Smith, Robert Burton, Artie Smith, Chester C. White, Albert Mitchell, Charles Scott, Clarence Ebbaty and Harry Valen. The Toy C. were accommodated in Indianapolis by Captain Ryan and Sergent Harrington. THE LOYAL NEIGHBORS LEADING THE PACE. Special to the FREEMAN: The United Loyal Neighbors, the grandest benefit society of modern times, should be congratulated on the rapid growth of the order in the past few decades. The United Neighbors, the laws of Kentucky with a charter for a duration of 99 years, and in financial management, gain and provness is leading the pace of many Negro organizations in the country, the largest sick, accident and death benefits in the country in comparison to the small monthly dues. The society is different from all the rest. Branches of the society are located in the country. In brief it is a good society to belong to and a good society to work for. Any one desiring to become deputy commissioner should be in 814 South Seventh Street, Louisville, Ky. THE PRESIDENT'S RECORD A LONG LIST OF APPOINTMENTS MADE President William Howard Taft has Done Everything Both Personally and Officially to Encourage, Upbuild and Uplift the Negro Race. WASHINGTON. D. C. — Negroes throughout the country have been writing to Washington, to friends and officials, making records in so far as it concerns colored people. Whenever a campaign is approaching the demand for records made in Washington, requests received are burdened with the question, "How many colored men has Taft appointed," and "how many colored people have requested colored man, as the average German, Jew, Irish, or whatever race, measuring a president's regard and consideration for his race by the amount of official representation he has given to the various colored people of the country are interested in the president's record in the way of representation given to the race, a systematic and tedious visit to the various colored people of the country are interested in the assembling of colored appointees. Colored men holding office under the present administration are placed under two Tafts; and secondly, those retained by President Taft. He, however, as politics and administrations run in Washington, the himself appointed, but those he found in the service and retained. The following are the colored appointees of President Taft. Larry Williams, of Illinois, who held the position of special assistant district attorney, in charge of naturalization, at Chicago, and congress, for such position, appointed President Taft's request, appointed assistant United States district attorney at $2,000 per annum. But for the president's action in this case, the appointees would have been drawn from the general population. Mr. William H. Lewis, of Massachusetts, holds a like position at Boston at a salary of $2,500. The failure of congress to appropriate for naturalization attorneys, abolished his position, but, as in the case of Mr. Williams, the president caused him to be appointed assistant nited States district attorney at Boston, at the same salary formerly received. Later, as all are aware, the president appointed Mr. Lewis to be an additional salary of $5,000 per annum, the highest place in the Department of Justice in which a member of our race has yet attained. Upon the resignation of John C. Dancy, of North Carolina, as recorder of deeds, Mr. Henry Lincoln Johnson was appointed to succeed him at $4,000 per annum. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, of Alabama, was appointed one of the three commissioners of Liberia, to report up to the national conditions of the people of that Negro republic. This position, though while temporary, was one of great honor, and requiring a very high order of intelligence, tact and constructive ability, and his selection evidenced the president's confidence in the ability of the race to furnish equipped men for any position. Upon the resignation of Mr. Lyons, as minister to Liberia, Dr. W. D. Crum, of South Carolina, was appointed to the vacancy at a salary of $5,000 per annum. The resignation of Mr. Ellis as secretary of the Liberian legation, Mr. Richard C. Bundy, of Ohio, was appointed to succeed him at $2,000 per annum. Whitefield McKinlay, of Washington, D.C. was appointed colector of customs for the District of Columbia, at a maximum of $60,000 per annum. James M. Alexander, of California, upon executive order, was appointed deputy colector at Los Angeles, Cal., at $1,500 per annum. This position was created by making the executive order. President Taft specifically stated that one of the reasons for making the appointment on executive order was that the colored people of California had not adequate representation in the govern- Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback of Louisiana, was appointed to a position in the internal recount of New York, where $10 per day, and later was covered in on the order of the president, under the civil service, making his position permanent and not contingent upon administration of the State. In Worcester, Kansas, was appointed at the president's direction, supervisor of Indian and Negro schools of Oklahoma. D. Johnson of Kentucky, was appointed to a position in the Department of Agriculture at the direction of the president. Mrs. Booze was appointed postmistress at Mound Bayou, Miss., at $1,800 per annum. The positions to which Messrs. Lewis, Cottrill, McKinlay, Alexander, Pinchback, Vernon and Johnson were appointed, are positions which constitute new places opened to the race by President Taft. Not only has President Taft dealt generously with the race during the short period of his presidency, but his matter of appointments, but in the matter of retaining in the service efficient colored officials whom he found in office when he became president, allowing officials retained by him to attests to his fixed determination to deal justly with the race in the matter of representation: at $2,500 per annum. James A. Cobb, of at Washington, D. C. was retained as special district attorney for the District of Columbia. Ralph W. Tytler, of Ohio, was retained as auditor for the Navy Department at $4,000 per annum; Charles W. Anderson, of at Washington, D. C., was revenue collector at New York at $4,500 per annum; Cyrus Field Adams, of Illinois, was retained as assistant register of at $500 per annum; anthan Alexander of the Maryland register of the land office at Montgomery, Ala., at $1,500 per annum; General Robert Bentley of the Maryland register of customs at Beaufort, N. C. at $1,200 per annum; Joseph E. Lee, of Florida, as collector of internal revenue at Jacksonville, at $4,500; Dr. Henry Furniss, of Indiana, minister to Haiti at $10,000 per annum. The eight colored men in the consular service, filling consular positions in foreign countries, were the president. The salaries of the above enumerated positions, held by colored men under the Taft administration, total $00,000. Now in the matter of evincing a deep interest in the progress of the masses of the race, and contributing to that prosecution, the attention has been called to the fact that in three years Mr. Taft has been president, he has delivered no less than a dozen public addresses urging in strongest language, the importance of the colored race, and demanding that the educational opportunities of the race shall be equal to those enjoyed by the dominant Also attention is called to the fact that when President Taft discovered that the appropriation estimates for the colored schools of Washington were unjustly low, and many per cent. below that or the commissioners, who were appointees of the colored schools must be dealt with equitably in the matter of appropriation, and the result is that this year the conditions are equal to one-third of the total estimates, which is fair and equitable division based upon school population. The whole administration of President Taft it is claimed, has been one of deep, gross and rights of the race. He has striven to administer his office in such a manner as to conserve the rights of all classes, without impairing the rights of any, he must that he has achieved for race years been achieved in but three short years. OWENSBORO, KY. The many friends of Miss Mary John Fields will be sorry to learn of her illness and hope for her a quick recovery. The many friends of Miss Mary John Fields will be quite an interesting program was rendered, everything original. An original story by Miss Ethel Boyd, an original game by Mrs. S. R. Guthrie, an original play by Mrs. S. R. Guthrie, an original instrumental solo by Miss Arabella Smith. The prize was won by Mrs. Hathaway. Mrs. B. Lucy Bradshaw is able to be out again after a short break, and she is able to keep her bed. We hope for her a speedy recovery. The penny social given by Sam Varian Monday night was quite a success. Miss Ole Richardson is a year's work at Calhoun, Ky. She has taught three sessions. Miss Madaline Crump left Sabbath morning for at Normal Hill. Mrs. Hattie Richardson has returned from Fisk University, where she took a six-week course course. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Murry are visiting the scientific science department of the Western School is doing fine work under the supervision of its efficient supervisor. Mrs. S. R. Guthrie. Rev. Coleman of the school reached an admonition Sabbath morning at the Fourth Christian Church. SHELBYVILLE, KY. Mrs. C. C. Wakefield was in our city this week on a visit to the Women's Home Missionary Society.....Mrs. J. E. Givens of Louisville lectured at the Baptist Church to the Women's Home Missionary Society and much good was received from her visit and we wish to express our thanks to her and she is welcome whenever she wishes to come back. We wish her much success and may the Lord bless her in her efforts to do good. Rev. George Butler, pastor of the Christianburg Baptist Church, is on the slick list but is rapidly improving.....A grand entertainment was given at the home of Mrs. Nettie Smith, Cabintown, for the benefit of the Converts Club of the Clay Street Baptist Church last Friday, March 23. The spirit of the Lord was among them in their efforts.....The Home Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. J. L. Martins on Center street and had a glorious meeting.....Mrs. Sarah Hinkle is able to be out again after a spell of sickness.....Dick Spencer is ill at his home with the pleuracy.....Mrs. Emma Coelman is of the first list, but the most improving.....Mrs. Polly Croms died Saturday evening at 4 o'clock at the home of her son, James Crooms. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.....Mrs. Emma Logan is still on the sick list, but is slowly improving.....Thomas Anderson is still on the sick list and is in a serious condition. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. THE FURNITURE CITY. A large audience was present at Odd Fellows Hall last Sunday to witness the Epcapcal Mission. The Glee Club will give an entertainment at Odd Fellows Hall in the near future. ...Arnett Chapel Sunday School will render their Easter Ecapcal Mission. The Missionary Society will present their program Sunday, April 28 at 3 o'clock. ...Last Sunday evening Dr. Brown delivered Society. The progress of the race in Grand Rapids is the subject to be discussed by the Right Thinking Afro-American Society. ...The R. T. A. A. Literary Society elected the following officers for the next meeting: vice-president, Mr. Hall second vice-president, Maggie Saunders; secretary, Timber Timbers; assistant secretary, Cross; treasurer, Eva M. McConnell. 2 The Greatest Man on Earth Was A Negro Slave- Toussaint L'Ouverture. "First in war, first in peace and first in the heart's of his countrymen," is a well known sentence that the admirer of our country's greatest President gave him. 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Lowest Prices. 412 Indiana Ave. Open all Night Looking forward to the annual spring number and baseball edition of The Freeman. BISHOP A. MACK, D. D. WHAT THE DAILY PRESS SAYS OF THIS GREAT CHURCHMAN STANDS HIGH IN MASONIC CIRCLES As an Evangelist and Pulpit Orator he Stands Second to None in the United States Has Built Many Churches and has Done Much for His Maker. Many comments have been published in the daily press about Bishop A. Mack, D. D., of Kansas City, Mo., the national evangelist missionary, and the general world's evangelizer. Bishop A. Mack is a chicagot who has a good life of many polished scholars on national organizations many years ago. No man living among the Negro race has done more for humanity. He is well esteemed by his race and other races. Bishop Mack is a race man and a great lover for his people. As gospel sponder he has but few equals. The Bishop has assisted many students in the various places of learning who are now drawing salaries in various departments. He believes that all churches should have a Bible name and name of the chief second-generation sermon. Those who are the streets of have a high ideal. The Bishop is a man of good circunstances, and knows how to handle money and how to spend it. He has settled some of the greatest church divisions—the first of the first of the first of the first. The Bishop has had in his evangelistic revivals 20,056 converts. He has built fifteen church buildings. Ministers are now in charge of these churches, drawing large salaries and doing great work that the Bishop has toiled and wrought in the new life. The Bishop is also a Mason of high order and stands high with the Free Order of Masons. He is also a Mason you are known as you are known—that is, that you are known by all and in all countries. You are a Mason, and you are a Mason. Bishop often tells his Baptist associates that they should hold to the title moderator. He says that the high moderator should meet with the high moderator or a business meeting. He says that the independent body or church pays their bishop in charge a good salary. He says that the independent body or church which make up the general associations THE NEW YORK TIMES P. BISHOP A. MACK. D. D. or national associations, or district associations. The messengers have no right to vote any of the officers of these various associations a salary, except to those that are employed. He also said that the moderators who are elected at these different associations should be changed once a year, so as to give all the brethren a show, because they are not the only ones. The Bishop said that no Baptist minister should be ordained by any association or ministerial conference, for the church calls the ordination council, and the church licenses all ministers and clergy to attend the conference to gratify any Baptist associations. The Bishop gets a great many commendations on his sermons by the daily press. He is 6 feet 3 inches in height, weighs 260 pounds and walks as spry as a dog, and is all joyful to all he meets. He never shrinks back from anything that he undertakes to do. He preaches in his purple robe, and his mantle is trimmed with black silk lace, with stripes on black silk sleeves of the garb. He appears in all pulpits and camp meetings with this dress. The Bishop said that the reason there are so many splits among the bodies or church is on account of these contrary notions and evil practices among some of the bishops. The bishops are caring and bossism. When you get behind the matter you will find that some of the bishops and members are taking advantage of the church, which ought not to be. It is not because they don't know better, but they are ignoring the doctrines and written polices and not to be allowed in the Baptist Church. Among some of the things that the Bishop said in taking account of the zealous attempt of our white brothel owners were the following: "Among the political rights that affect all nations or races, whatsoever be their station or none affect the nation and happen to them than their right of franchise. When you take the right of free voice from a race, you subject them to servility worse than normal slavery, and none affect the nation or disease that the nation must reek in blood, to the shame and disgrace of journ America, the far-famed styled home of the free and the land of the heathen. A teacher of him that said, 'Do ye unto all men as ye would have them do unto you.' Why send missionaries to the earth? When send missionaries to the earth? A just God still lives and remember him that said, 'Fret not thyself because of evil doers, neither be thou envious against the workers of infiquity.' Such bills should and ought to read the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER country. The Bishop said you may ask that any man who offers a bill for Congress or the Legislature is always one to cripple or down the Negro, and they will do so soon. The Negro soon overtake them. Those who are guilty of these things should stop, for the Negro God has declared that vengeance His, and He will see after the chosen ones. Now we all know that there are two places to go after the soul leaves this mortal clay of ours, and they are Heavenly. We must reward the deeds of his dick, which will either be peace and happiness or eternal dammation, and there will be no departure from either place when one gets there, and no one can cut out the clay. There is a difference in the color, for a man's color is honorable, whether black or white The Bishop said the good white people of this country ought to be satisfied, for they have everything their way to the Negro. The country have made many of them rich. But in all of that can be said or done Ethiopia is going to stretch forth her hand as a mighty power, for God has spoken it. Ethiopia is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Bishop Mack is a national man and in great demand, and is sent for from all over the country. He says: "I want to call attention to when I anglo-Saxon white people. When I wished to the what saw all nationalities—the Negro, the West Indian and the Japs; the Cubans, the Black French, the Jews and other dark nations are to numerous to mention to be their superiors. Neither will they bow down to the white Image that they may set up. I think that all races should be proud of their color. The Negro is the most organized from the pews against Christ and His church; in fact they did all they could to down Christ and his good works. Christ branded them as wolves and the God of Hell, and he told them they should There is another great wrong in this country which really ought not to be allowed, and that is the trusts. They imply that the man should respect for the man of Gor nor their commission. They are also against the working man and give him a salary. They are also against merely exist, when it ought to give him a living salary. They could do this if they wanted to. The Bishop said there were millionaires hatched out every time the trusts were formed that are for trusts are New York, Philadelphia and Boston, and the Bishop said he might say in a portion of Chicago. And the trusts are the people that ought to be investigated. If they had a soap factory in Hell they would not be allowed to work there, they know is to push the poor working class of whites, and the much oppressed P. colored man. The way to stop this is to let the working white man and the colored man be tokether as a unit. They are so hard towards the oppressed people they want to kill them and want to take all the liberty that a poor man has. When the Declaration of Independence allows any man a free speech and a vote, and a lot of people of these few privileges, No man should be robbed of his liberty and his vote and the Bishop cries out against it, the government must be permitted, that the government should that this should be set right. I must say that more churches have been built by the funds given by brewery men than any other class of men. The Bishop said in one of his famous speeches that "You can fool all the people some of the time, some of the people all the time, but you can't fool all of the people all the time." The Bishop said the trusts of this country, with their business societies and their commercial associations and providence associations, would like to take Christ's place if they could. God said in the Bible that "I more than all the world against you." Church of the living God, lift up your hand, Hear with your ears; pray, save me. This injunction comes from Him who gives power; right; men of the living God. Do not, Oh, do not place yourself in the place of Him who has said: "Thou shalt remember that Christ and God before me." Remember that Christ and God, have become our high priest and king. After Christ had prayed in deep Gethsemane he died on Calvary's brow, rose from the dead. He partook of the last sacrifice. He said to the chosen twelve: "You unto all the world and preach my Gospel." And yet, and yet, Oh, sad, sad spectacle! There are a few men in New York, Boston, Berkeley, to stop the Caviar, and Oh, judgment, thou hast fled to brutish beast, and men surely have lost their reason. The Bishop said these were unjust Christians; but these were to march on, on, on—you cannot set up before it falls Heaven and Earth will pass away. The church has the key from Christ, and the decree of Christ to christ, to the very gates of Hell will not prevail against it, and He tells us to fret not of evil doers, for they soon shall be cut off. And then the trusts have taken delight in employing people from foreign countries and ignoring their own people from the United States, and of course they will send their money back to their laureates, let their interest is there. Then often the trusts hard times—they are the individuals who are making hard times, and that is why the people of this country are kicking. It is not the beer and the whiskey and the wine, for they have always been here. These articles are good for health and they are been proven by skilled physicians, and by men and women that have had experience, who have drunk the articles for eighty and ninety years. And the merchants and business men do not know that they have the secret. The trusts of this country have employed the foreign element, hence they do not spend their money in America like the American working class. The trusts are foreign countries from this country than was ever known before, and the trust is the cause of it. The big trust aim and object is to eat up the little fish, when foreign countries from this country is to allow each man a show. And when he found that he couldn't bring people to that intelligence, he resigned, because he had accomplished his organization, and then stepped down and out. Then he took up world's evangelist missionary and general evangelist work. Now, this national Y. M. C. A. conference was called by Bishop Mack. D. D., gave rise to the National Baptist Convention of the U. S. A. Professor William J. Simmons, D. D., congratulated him on his ambition, and told him he was going to call other Baptist conventions in order to get at the true statistics of the colored Baptists. When that convention met, Professor William J. Simmons, D. D., Ph. D., was elected national president, and he was called to headquarters of the colored Baptists of the United States. The only thing the bishop criticised about the National Baptist Convention was that it should have been the National Baptist Association instead of using the word "president" should have had their resolutions to read "National Moderator and Vice-Moderator and National Clerk and Assistant Clerk and Treasurer and the word "Constitution" should have allowed, because it is not Baptistic. This National Y. M. C. A. gave rise to the National Medical College, because he was the first professor of medicine at both his friends, and he knew what they told him. The National Y. M. C. A. gave rise to many other organizations that he will be teaching to. The only true Bishops according to the New Testament are the Baptist Bishops. The only ones that have a charter from Christ, the King of the West. Let all nations, kings and queens and presidents recognize the King of the World—that is Christ and His great love. That is Christ and His great love over all. In fact all the ministers are doing a great work for the people. The above was commented upon a white friend by Professor J. W. Symore, A.M., New York, who said "Give us more Bishop Macks and Booker T. Wash-tons." (Clipped from the Press.) You may address all first-class communication Box No. 530, Kansas City, Mo. BRYAN. TEX. Prof. A. S. Keatts, the proprietor of the Colored Cafe in Freeman's Town, and Hon. H. D. Evans, the proprietor of the stanch supporters of The Freeman, Mr. Hall, our popular tonsorial artist, also enjoys the good paper...Mr. Jno./Wilson says he likes the Freeman because he likes the paper...Remember O. A. Meadows when wanting your clothes cleaned and pressed. Work neatly done...Rev. A. A. 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The water is clear and pure, but hard from the limestone, and bubbles from 400 springs. There are no skyscrapers in Havana, but, in the hotter a pump is used to get a high pressure to the upper floors. We resume our ride past pine apple and tobacco fields, sugar cane plantations and orange groves. Then we pass quaint old owns and queer looking from which naked babies wave good-bye with the back of their hands. We see avenues of royal palms, which once led to mansions, but are all that is left to tell of the glory of bygone days. We pass all kinds of ox wagons ladened with all kinds of produce. The camera fiends have a feast. Then we stop at a country fruiter's, where every body eats pineapples from the stalk as fast as the country folk can pare and quarter them. Even the memory of the taste is delicious! Afterwards we sample little baby bananas and coconut milk fresh from green cocoanuts. How we enjoyed it. Even the sticky fingers added to the pleasure. The guide pointed out the varieties of verti soil and said that land was very clear. We were shown mango trees, guara trees, a bread fruit trees and the "Cleba," the sacred tree, Cuba, under which Columbus held mass. After three hours we are back in Kansas, ready for luncheon, and happy in memories. At night the tourist listens to the band at the malecon (sea wall). He looksk at the wonderful tropical heavens and sees stars that he never saw before. Then he gets an ice and is ready for his cool bedroom. His elaborate bed is without a mattress. Only two comforts cover the closely woven life springs. The ceilings are very lofty, the walls and paint are white, with tiled floor, making a restful sleeping apartment. There is a trip to Moro Castle for $1.50 and there are other trips to suburbs. If one has made friends with tourists, you can take a ride on a auto ride. Some "chip in" as high as $10 each, but I was lucky enough to spend only $5 and again saw the city in the country surrounding Havana. There are street car rides to the beautiful, fashionable suburbs of Vedado and Marianao, past beautiful one and two centuries ago, and dens. There are street car rides to other points for 5 cents in American money or 7 cents in Cuban money. One dares not risk his bones in the awning-wagons patronized by the Cubans. One takes walks up the beautiful broad avenues and through the queer, feminist, and arts buildings in the pretty little parks, hunts remnants of the old city walls and visits the public library and other public buildings, including the markets. Then he visits the balance of his time in shopping. Obispo street (Bishop street) is one of the narrowest and most fashionable shopping thoroughfares, and O'Reilly stores are among the most popular in popularity. As in Paris, shops are not called by the owner's name, but by some fanciful name. All the stores are wide open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The high street are interesting, Milk men, on horseback, or on mules, carry the cans in paniers. Each Chinese truck gardener carries a pole with a shoulder. There are many with a long hang basket of vegetables. Fruit vendors, peddlers of lottery tickets and other vendors are all busy. It is worth while simply to sit in a café and watch the vendors. One can read the Havana Post, which is printed in English, or he can purchase American papers at news stands. Both American and Cuban money are used on funeral days one views many funerals, very elaborate affairs, with a black hearse surmounted by a gilded angel. Behind the hearse are red candles. Behind the funeral patens in victoriais, with sylsh-looking coachmen (of all colors). Women never attend funerals in Cuba. If rent is not paid in cemeteries the bones are thrown One gets tired of tobacco smoke Every body smokes, even women, while working. There is very little expectorating. There is very light and after dark the tourist walks around and looks in the open windows. The Cuban home life is open air life. They only close up doors and windows when it is cold. Screens are so squeezed that they say that lovers court at the windows, but that they go into the houses also. There is always a third party present. In the parlors the men and women sit facing each other every day, where there are other interior, open to the sky, and often filled with shrubbery. They look very inviting. The green of the palms against the white marble gives a cool effect. There is no exclusive residence district in Havana. A millionaire's palace is lain to be on any street, wide or narrow. What do tourists eat? Many are delighted with the highly seasoned Cuban dishes, chicken and smothered in saffron, after eating. I devoured papples and I eating milk poured over a dried combination of the white of an egg and sugar. Pineapple juice in water is a favorite drink. Ice cream looked like frozen custard. One sees many laughable sights. Cloth slippers without heels are very popular, even with workmen, and many women wear them. Dresses dies go likewise, and as they hold up their dresses they certainly attract the attention of tourists. In Cuba, as everywhere, the lower classes of colored people are negligent about their attire. You can always find a group of colored "gents" "arguing." Very few blacks speak English. They do not care to learn it, lest they may be mistaken for Americans. Negroes. In all cultures and times the waiters are white Cubans or Spaniards. With regret one gets ready for the return to the States. He drives to the hotel and excites colored natives. Inside the building another porter scrambles and almost fights other porters to get your呜呜s to the counter. He asks the officers search of some of these officers search to the very bottom of a trunk, even going into the laundry bags. All dresses, waists, etc. are taken out. He is appraised of five cigars and 300 cigarettes for the bona fide use of the passenger. They say that some mean officers have asked ladies to smoke, in order to get them to the United States custom requirement. Each passenger is permitted perfume and toilet articles for the comfort of one's journey. Each package all grips and trunks are sealed and put on the "tender," which takes the passengers to the ship. Late comers have the ordeal at Key West. One leaves the beautiful harbor, passing the wreck of the Maine, he looks back with longing at the beautiful panorama, almost a heavenly vision. The tourist declares, "I am so soon to get the money and I also promised myself the same trip." SANBENITO, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. David D. Smith, of the Georgia minstrels, was highly entertained while in New York, where he played Sunday and Monday. Billy and Louise Kersands were glad to see Little David. A grand old hand shaking stunt with Billy Kersands was open, boy." John A. 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Two years ago, since then, my home, by taking her advice, has been all that any family could wish. I am your sister in Christ, MRS. W. H. H. Sherman, Texas. To Whom It May Concern: My dear readers, you are missing half of your life in misery and shame, worrying with a man that will not try once to please you, cherish or comfort you, and hold a bright light of good moral conduct in your life. You are not a home happy. Now, listen; if you have a home worried, cried and pleaded with him, and to no avail, you pray and let Madame McNairdle advise you. I know you will regain a man about an amount and the most wicked man that our Lord ever let live, until all at once, after reading so often of this woman, I took up courage and let her hear from me. Or she said to me that at events I have a model man, ever respect. I will praise this woman as long as I have breath. She made my husband a man, a husband, a gentleman. I am now making my own volunteer me to be so happy. I would like so much me to be so happy. I would like so much THE WESTERN WOMAN to give you my name, but I hope you know why. I went with a young man two years and we spat all the time. We were twice engaged and he would dispoint me until I met her. We were wonderful lady. Now we are married, and have been for near three years. He is so nice and kind to me. I told him a few months ago of this advice and he would not agree with me until he lost his job, and he made the mistake of knowing that my husband has one of the best jobs of his life by consulting her. No matter what you want to do or know, let her hear from you, and I vow you never regret it. I cannot help believing that is sent to you to just what she is doing, and you never hear of a thing ugly that she has done. I visited her during the K. of P. Supreme Lodge, and I never met a nicer lady. I am not a better in and many church clubs. We chatted a good deal of such things. I find her very entertaining. I am, as ever, her friend. 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Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per line. Special rates on "write up." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. Almatter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 1912. Brother Roosevelt just as well rise up and move to make it usanimous. The fact of it is that DuBois is talking about something they are not thinking about. According to the daily papers Taft and Roosevelt are still getting delegates. It appears that the available supply should be exhausted by this time. Hon. George H. White, of Pennsylvania has thrown his hat in the ring. He will, however, kindly remember the great precedent. Mr. White will stand for Congress. The weather has just been incorrigible in these parts. The oldest citizen had nothing to offer on how cold it was when he was a boy. He got a plenty right then and there. The Taft management believes in taking no chances. Mr. Roosevelt's lesson of how to gather them in four years ago has not been forgotten. "Let no delegate escape!"—the slogan. We would be extremely foolish to think of DuBois' educational doctrine as something meant by which the masses can escape toil. He would have genius in the world to lighten toil as it has done most notably in recent years. Our race publications that climbed down from the fence generally landed on the Roosevelt side. Most of them, however, have refused to come down, finding it difficult, as they view it, to decide which is the lesser of the "two evils." It is thought that further along in the campaign the boys will be rearranging themselves in the interest of the G. O. P. as they have been wont to do for lo these many years A war wages merrily or otherwise in Cuba over the announcement of R. L. Nelson that he intends to introduce 5,000 United States Negroes to the island of Cuba. The white Cubans are not very enthusiastic over the proposition. The Negroes, however, are jubilant over the prospects. They say that they want us to enjoy their liberty and sunshine. They think they are the best type of Negro extraction in the world, notwithstanding the fact that we claim that same proud distinction. Governor Woodrow Wilson is having one time of his life in his presidential fight. It is a free for all bout, or a battle royal, but with one object of attack. Mr. Wilson will need to do some very skillful blocking if he comes out of the melee unscathed. He is philosopher enough to take courage of the fact that attention centers on him. It may not bring him what he hopes for, nevertheless it means an expression of worthiness for one of the most commanding places in the gift of a people. The Lafayette, Ind. Negroes said to be at the head of a cult that slew twenty persons in pursuit of its religious practice must have been very skillful in hiding her crimes. Reports has it that the killing took place in Louisiana towns, but under the one direction. The Society is said to hold to the belief that sacrifice is necessary to immortality. Some thirty-five murders are charged, but only recently have the authorities gotten on to the facts. The story is a strange one, almost beyond belief. It is needless to say that the public eagerly expects developments. Editor W. T. Stead, of the Review of Reviews, London, England, classes Dr. Booker T. Washington as one among the greatest men. Well, measuring greatness by performance, guess the world must conclude that Mr. Washington belongs in the society of the great ones. As a matter of fact, no other one individual has built up so great an educational institution. There are greater concerns, none greater of the kind, however, but they grew up with the genius of a hundred men as it were Mr. Washington saw the seed of his plant; watered it; saw it flourish and bear fruit. No other man in the world's history has such a claim on the world's gratitude. The candidacy of Hon. George H. White, of Pennsylvania for Congress is announced. Mr. White will be remembered as the last Negro serving in that body, representing the State of North Carolina. About the time of the close of his term, his State grew very bitter towards the Negroes, who were the Republican party, mainly. White refused to longer make it his home. In the more recent years he has resided in Pennsylvania, where there is but very little anti-Negro sentiment. Mr. White's candidacy is very favorably considered in Philadelphia, where he resides. Leaders of either race have expressed themselves as pleased with the stand he has taken. What's in store for him will be awaited with anxiety owing to the very unique possibility of having a Negro congressmen. The trouble about the DuBois educational doctrine is that it is essentially a world message and not a specific. "True enough the individuals are reached and touched, but with the object of a general uplift through reflex of the saved individuals. These saved are the master minds who will contrive to lighten the burdens of the world by their ingenuity, as they have been doing. To reduce the general drudgery of the world is his gospel, and also the gospel of every living the thing by way of machinery, even soul. Man or God has been doing the thing by way by machinery even against the will of men who have insisted that the inventions robbed them of employment. And for a little while this seemed true. But their very machines called for a diversity of labor, never known before, and men are better preserved in their physical being and mentally by the use of them. JURY INVESTIGATES FT. SMITH LYNCHING. Fort Smith, Ark—A special grand jury was summoned a few days ago by Judge Daniel Hon. to investigate the lynching early Sunday morning of Sanford Lewis, aged 19, son of a negro minister, of Moffit, Okla., who was hanged by a mob to a street car pole on Garrison avenue, in the heart of the business district, following the shooting of Deputy Constable Andy Carr, who is still alive. Two witnesses were examined by the inquisitors. Before entering the grand jury room they stated the negro did not 'shoot the officer. Fifty of the representatives and wealthiest residents of the city met and pledged themselves to raise any amount of money necessary to prosecute the lynchers. The city council met this afternoon and named a committee to investigate why the police and fire department refused to resist the mob while it was battering down a window in the negro's cell at the city jail. Mayor Bourland this afternoon suspended Chief Bryant L. Barry, Captain Sam Smart, Chief of Detectives Cathey Pitcock and Night Jailor J. S. Stansberry. The city is greatly agitated. DuBOIS IN INDIANAPOLIS. Dr. W. B. DuBois is an example of a well educated negro, and just as many white men are well educated. Because a man comes from Harvard and Heidelberg to boot, does not mean that he is prepared for leadership in a general way. DuBois is a specialist and in spite of himself. Whatever he does will be more or less tainted with his cult. The painter or the artist of any kind will show his pursuit above any other pursuit, seeing in it beauties and advantages that he feels to be for the good of human society. DuBois is essentially a social economist and as such enjoys those things which he thinks make for the ends he has in view. He would better the conditionally all toilers, and, of course, incidentally those of his own race. We make a mistake in trying to have him as a leader of the race in the sense of specific helpfulness when his doctrine is to the whole world and which he would better, reducing the hours of labor, reducing too arduous to that the people preserve themselves to the ends for which they were created. Here is a world wide preachment and yet the story of every hearth since time began—to reduce toil—to reduce hours that the individual may have more time to reflect, to pursue the bent of the mind. This is not a doctrine against work, but one of how to make work appear less formidable than it does. We do not see that DuBois differs essentially from Booker T. Washington when he speaks close up on the subject of education. He holds that knowing the job in the sense of recreation is infinitely better than merely doing it. He says, "Look out for the technique of trade; it may be changing—shoe making, carpenters, artisans generally may find that time has meant improvement." The master mind makes the improvement is the contention and a righteous one. It is a plea for the preservation of the master spirit when found. And not as some view it an invitation to abandon work. If the factory burns, the masters only can restore it. Mr. Washington will say as much or any other right thinking man. Skill and technique must be kept up, but brains also must remain in the world the speaker insisted. Out of brains come the possibility of technique, and without brains there will be a failure. Speaking in a general way he advanced the thought that there was not culture developed from washing dishes as from studying Latin, nor as much from painting a house as painting the Sistine Madonna. Perhaps these illustrations were unfortunate in that they seemed to strike at race employment rather than an illustration of a culture theme. Individuals of ordinary minds could not or would not see the fine traceries leading up to the expressions. We take it that Prof. DuBois knows how the race is generally employed and would not make reference that he knew would be insulting and also disastrous in event the implied teaching was heeded. DuBois said that the white race is in the advance of civilization. The darker races they declare, have not reached their stature. "How will we be able to reach their stature? by washing? by waiting? No; by brains. The only way to competency is through brains and ability. Perhaps THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. he was again unfortunate although uttering an incontestable truth, when he said in his plea for human uplift, that washing was not an uplifting thing. Here was too much of the specific, special injunction, yet not meant that way. Reference to that employment is unfortunate because so many find themselves depending on it. Our audiences are not able to make such fine distinction as is necessary. The illustration stood for the ideal of man, the individual in his best estate possible in a world of ideals which are set and maintained by the rich and prosperous. DuBois' argument is meant to relieve the unrest in the world, making it a more satisfactory place in which to live, and in order to do this the mind must find ways to make less the arduous toll and men must arbitrarily reduce the hours in which the work is done. This is the doctrine of the hearts of all men and which with that other of resignation, cheerfulness, content under conditions is the sanest that man can think on. Great as skill gets to be or technique, yet behind this is the still greater mind. This is the higher education—to think—to know to be, making of a human soul, worthy of our reverence. Here again is the plea for universal man, and no race plea as may be thought. Then again he said, see to it that not a bit of ability is lost, noted of the boy or boys of your community. Such individuals do not belong alone to the parents; they belong to all, and all should be interested in the utmost development of this ability. Here was a special plea for genius of the race variety when it came along. Experience doubtless has taught him that in the past that we have not been careful enough along the line, permitting loss and waste when it might have been converted into community or racial wealth. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL. Colonel Roosevelt a Guest of the City —D. D. Smith Insures Easter Excursion—Rev. D. C. Carter, of Midway, and Rev. Silvey in the Evangelistic Field—Roosevelt Club Down at Work—Grim Reaper—Mrs. Anderson Opens Millinery Store. (By Hardin Tolbert, People's Pharmacy. Both Phones 666.) Special to THE FREEMAN. April 4 — The largest assembly of people since the inauguration of Governor J. B. McCreery was present to greet former President Roosevelt at the hour between 5 and 6 p.m. at the White House. The record was broken with a large gathering of people to see the ex-President, but a few could not hear his speech. For almost a minute and a half the people were in a state of awe and a celebration. Mr. Roosevelt threw a few words of encouragement to the Colored Roosevelt Club, which inspired them very much. He was here and the people here were to decide the national affairs, Mr. Roosevelt would be our next President without a doubt. Autos, cabs, carriages and wagons were all along the side of the road. He was here and the people here were to see the face of the former President for the first time in their lives. Many of the old folks expressed their sentiments in the following language: "Dat wid a Negro. Is know he's a good man and all you Niggers ought to vote for him, his he's de best man 'mong us 'publicans." Among those business men white) who are worthy of our mention we have Mr. D. D. Smith, who conducts an insurance agency and stands out very prominently in the business. A white man in this column, we appeal to the support of our people to him as being the best man in his business. Smith carrers a business as follows: life, health, accident, liability, steam boiler, marine, tornado, burglary, plate glass insurance, rents houses, gives surety bonds, loans to the seventh floor of the McClure building. It should be the duty of the Negroes to know their best friends whenever it falls their duty to do business with them. A business can serve to his readers that all business attended to with Mr. Smith, that any member of our race may rest assured that he has the best deal that can be gotten by any one in or out of this city. Be a Missouriian and give him a --- Large preparation is being made by many of our people to take advantage of the cheap rates that are offered to them Easter. The other people to whom Easter that leaves here at 8 o'clock that morning. This is the opening excursion of the season and it seems to be manifestation of this. If you have this as a cheap train like this will always give a fellow a chance to pay his fare and have a considerable sum of money for this. This is better for a man who desires a quick trip to Louisville, while at any other time he would have to pay $3, but he can go on this train for only $1.25. The advantage of the opportunity. It is up to you. Rev. D. C. Carter of Midway, who is pastor of the A. M. E. Church, is doing a great work among our people. Rev. Carter is a man of great ability, religious, moral, and spiritual, which fundamental principles to make up a good man in this modern, progressive age. Your correspondent is personal acquaintance with the carter. When Shelbyville he bought a parsonage for his church, which is a very beautiful edifice. He had electric lights placed in the church and it was paved and manicured. He does not seek for the large city to make him great, but he is willing to take up the work in any small settlement and manicured church. The main instruments in making the city in which he lives great by demonstrating some of his good works to the public. It was a great treat to hear that manicured church be in his midst, and the best of all is, he has a loving wife, who is willing to go along and do those things that will be of benefit to her husband, which is one of the main rea Rev. W. T. Silvey of this city has joined the Evangelistic field. He is in Louisville conducting a great revival in early January, and he has been year preached for twelve weeks in a united revival in this city. He made a very favorable impression on our people and whiskey headmen so just happen to sit in the church converted. Some old backsliders who had been in the church for the last ten or twelve years as a regular pull back were invited to sit in the church. "When Brother Silvey gets through with you Negroes, if you don't change, there is not much changing in your heart." Rev. Silvey is one of those old-time founders who knows how to set his stone and set them in a concrete form, set to do business. Never in the history of this city was there as much interest manifested by our representative citizens as there is here in the city. The Roosevelt Club. All of their heart, mind and spirit is being put forth to send Mr. Roosevelt back to act in executive capacity at the time of his death. Roosevelt is making the fight of his life a modern basis and the progressive lines of the day. Mr. George W. Martin, a very well-known and influential member of the People's Literary Society in South Frankfurt and the Roosevelt Club, assisted by Dr. James McFatridge and other members of the Roosevelt Club coming out growth of the political Roosevelt Club seems to be at its climax and Roosevelt seems to be floating on top so far as political victory is concerned in this country. It is plain to see that Roosevelt will win on in this county. Mrs. Tibath Anderson, a very energetic woman, has launched into business, having opened an up-to-date millinery feathers curled or ready-made hats to order. She has also a branch office at the Frankfort Pressing Club, where one through going woman. She was elected State organizer of the Federation of Women and was the main instrument in bringing that body of intelligent women deserves much credit for her ability and hard work. She is also a member of other clubs of this city. Mrs. Anderson is the wife of Dr. W. Anderson, one of the prominent physicians of this city. Mrs. Mattie Mumphery is bedfast with a severe case of la gripe at her residency, the loyal treatment from all her neighboring friends, which makes life so pleasant for her in her illnes. Mrs. Mumphery is the sister of the deceased Miss Ella Gains, a descendant to the Great Beyond a few months ago. *** The sudden death of Mrs. Nannie Woolfork was a shock to her many friends. She was a descendant of one of the most highly respected Negro pioneers in the South, as far back as a record can show that they have possessed that high spark of loyalty which rests and abides within the youths of today's generation. Mrs. Woolfork was a native of Indian Church and reared all her children in the same manner in which she was reared, to love the house of the Almighty and to ever be on the alert to the dangers of the church held at her church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. E. J. Jackson conducted the ceremony. Many beautiful flowers were presented her. A host of women attended her service, and remains. She left two daughters and one son, namely Miss Pauline Woolfork, Miss Cordella Woolfork and Mr. Edward Woolfork. These children took their deepest love very hard as she had been sick only a few weeks and it was a shock to them. Guy Huston Brown of Farndale, Ky., after a severe spell of illness died at the age of 30. Mr. Brown had lived a Christian and upright life and was highly affected by the low heat leaves to mourn at his death a mother and father, eight sisters and two brothers and also a host of friends. Mrs. Mattie Jones died in Louisville and was brought to this city for burial. She was the sister of Mrs. Roseater Price. Mrs. Jones' funeral was held at A. M. A. Church Sunday afternoon. B. T. Thorne conducted the ceremony. She was 50 years old and the following friends came with the remains: Mrs. Eliza Hardin, Henry Carr, George Jones, her husband, and William Price of Georgetown. A large number of friends were in attendance. Press Vean had a sudden hemmorrage, which is making him very weak for a while. Miss Veraletta Batty is improving after a severe spell of sickness of a few weeks. Miss Martha Harris was called to Shelbville on account of the death of a relative. Mrs. A. L. Garvin of Harrisburg, Ky. was the guest of her sister, Mrs. James McFatridge, a few days. Mrs. Frank Johnson of Louisville was the guest of Mrs. Laura Mays. The Peoples Pharmacy, the most popular place in the city, where the people buy The Freeman and read while drinking, makes the sale of both great. Your correspondent, who is on a tour of the State, was in Versailles and appointed Mrs. Sharp Steele, a very attractive man. News Bureau, and Jesse Scott of Midway, Ky. Mr. Scott is a popular young man of that city. Mr. Tolbert was entertained at the beautiful residence of the late Joseph Winehouse, who bedecked with many handmade flowers. Just as entering the parlor on a small table were many Killearney roses, which was presented to each guest. Killearney was ornamented with American Beauty roses, pink and white carnations and ferns. A menu of five courses was served at Killearney. The following party went out cab driving. Miss Willie Silvey and Miss Smith, both teachers in the public school, Miss Malina Williams and your correspondent. We most appreciates the most citizens of the city. The hospitality of Miss Williams will never be forgotten by the party. Lee L. Brown, the correspondent of this paper, will spend a few days in the city. A warm welcome will be extended him. At Richard Ward's old stand Mrs. Williams of this city has started a first-class restaurant on Clinton street. The Pythian Juniors will have their annual sermon on Easter Sunday. Churches to Have Special Easter Services—Douglass Debating Club Held Annual Exercises—Falling Chimney Injures Two Persons. By Lee L. Brown, 1006 West Chestnut Street. LOUISVILLE KY Special Every one is looking forward to the Easter vacation, most all of the colored churches will hold special exercises; among the most important will be the baptisms at Calvary Baptist church where there are many baptisms; at Quinn Chapel, Bishop Shaffer will preach at the morning services, also at the dedication services, after which the pastor, Rev. Anderson, will lead a special sermon on the Masonic lodges at 7 p. m. The members of the choir will have a special musical program. Quite a number of the other churches will hold special song services; a number of visitors is expected in the city. --- The Douglass Debating Club, composed of members of the Central High School, held their annual exercises at the Emmanuel School. It was an enthusiastic crowd of persons who applauded the boys. The chief feature of the evening was the debate, Respect of the High School Suffrage Be Extended to Women. Boys were applauded a number of times. The judges made a decision in favor of the affirmative Merit of Honor, got boys from Brown's table. The Shop, was presented to the winning team by Prof. Perry. These boys are to be congratulated for the very excellent prose and composition arranged by Mr. Melville Purdue, was indeed worth listening to, as well as the declamatory contest. The members of the club took regular meetings at the Library under the direction of Mr. T. F. Blue. On Monday afternoon of this week one of the well-known tenement houses, "The World's Fair," located on 9th street, was injured on account of the brick chimney falling. This house has been a notorious place for many years. Pictures of its rooms and upstairs condition, which flash up canvases by members of the Women's Club of this city, some of the rooms were hotbeds for tuberculosis and other contagious diseases, yet some of the best-known white people are done by them, who very often do not care to take a seat beside some colored person in the building, conditions do not exist. Louisville, by almost every city throughout the country. It is quite well known that among the clubs of the younger men the Alpha Omega ranks is well toward the front, not only because of the personality of its membership, but likewise because of its work and purpose. Though but little differentiation exists between the members of the club, both individually and as a club, have devoted both time and talent to matters in hand. In a comparative view, the members of the club, commendable achievements, evidence of real progress. Among the many friends made for the Alpha Omega in the past, they are the Alpha Omega splendid young ladies, who on the date of March 29 were organized into the Alpha Omega Auxiliary, to which new organization members of the Alpha Omega are regularly invited, with no date specified. April 12 an A. O. C. pencil, in beautiful colors will be formally presented to each member of the Ladies' Alpha Omega. The Alpha Omega is a club with a good account of Mr. A. J. Lesure, and coached by Mr. Squire Moody, hopes to give a good account of themselves when the season opens. John H. Frank, president; L. A. Weaver, secretary; R. J. Metcalf, treasurer. Miss Carrie Pennabaker, of Dumnisnell street, is able to be out again after several weeks of illness. Louisville has a colored coal company. Their wagons can be seen all over the city delivering coal. The gentlemen who wagons the company are some of the most progressive business and professional men in the city. During the coming summer season they expect to do a great business. Teddy Roosevelt is expected in the city tonight to address a large crowd of admirers at the Phoenix Hill Park. A great demonstration is being arranged for Gen. Lloyd who commands the military rank of the K. of P. Some of the most prominent Pythians in the State will take a part. Winter must be over, because our friend Tolbert, of Frankfort left us out of the Frankfort notes. We hope that he is not sick. There is about to be organized in Louisville a "Down and Out Club." We will tell you more about this unique organization at a more convenient season. The Louisville Cubs Baseball Association will be seen in a short time in their new uniform. Mr. George Baker has a fine bunch of boys together. Look out for the Cubs; they are all right. Easter Sunday we expect to see a large number of out-of-town folks, especially teachers who are enjoying their close time. We will close at an early date; there will be special exercises held at all of the buildings. There is in circulation an unfortunate wish with concerns a Muscat lodges all over the State, since public not help the matter, we refrain from giving the facts to the public, for if true, they will hear it in due time. The "Lost Teddy Bear" and musicale under the direction of Mrs. Oliver, given last Monday evening at Quinn Chapel church, was quite a success, even though the rain fell in torrents. Louisville folks have quite a number of friends in Hickman, Ky. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the flood-streken city and pray that the loss is not as much as first reported. It is said that Paducah, Ky, is in great danger of being flooded. --- The Crimson Star Club will give their annual Easter dance at the 13th and Walnut Street Hall Easter (Monday) evening. Mr. C. B. Clay, Jr., who has been ill for a number of weeks, is able to be outagain, also Miss Ida Lee, who was seriously ill. Mrs. Lucy Brown spent a few days this week in Anchorage visiting friends. Miss Huffman, sister of Prof. Huffman, of St. Louis, who was at one time a teacher in the Central High School of this city, was in the city for a few hours last week, visiting friends. Rev. J. Francis Wilson, state secretary of the B. Y. P. U., was in the city for a few days. "My Friend from Dixie" is playing to a crowded house at the Walnut Street theater this week. The show is a top-notcher and is well worth the price of admission. The Negro Outlook Committee will hold their regular meeting next Friday night at M. C. A. A number of important questions affecting the race will be discussed. . . . The public school students are enjoying their Easter vacation. Quite a number of the teachers and students of Central High School have gone to near-by towns to spend a few days. Clay-Lewis Hotel Company has secured the services of the Louisville The Touche Company while the Louisville Those wishing to secure stock may call at their office for the same at the southwest corner of 5th and Market. Work will begin on the building about May 1, time the price of stock will advance. . . . Last Sunday seemed to be Fraternal Day, for large number of prominent fraternal men were in the Rev. J. M. Munday, State Grand Master of Masons and prominent minister of the Episcopal church and secretary of Kentucky Masons and principal of Clinton Street High School, Frankfort, Ky.; Prof. H. Fr. Francis Jones, principal of Douglas High School, principal of Douglas High School, Henderson, Ky.; Mr. John Caulder, Lexington, a very prominent Pythian, and D. D. Robinson, a prominent Pythian, Frank . . . The Ruby theater, recently destroyed by fire, will be open in a short time under new management. The outlook is very bright. Miss Flora Bell Mason, of Cincinnati, is in the city at the bedside of her father, who is very ill. Last week, says one of the local papers, a large number of white medical students were cornered by the health officer and vaccinated. The reason was on account of the colored laundress, whose husband was a resident of the city. A resident goes to prove that it is as necessary for the city to look after the sanitary conditions of the Negroes as it is to look after the condition of the whites. Why is it that the "tenement law" is not enforced? Recently there was organized an outlook committee to look after such conditions existing among the members of the city. As a member of that committee we shall use every effort to have this committee to call the attention of the authorities to the unsanitary conditions of some of the crowded enement houses in the dirty alleys, the landed charges for unsightly shacks. --- Mrs. Amanda Parrish, the assistant superintendent of the colored bath house at 429 South 11th street, departed this life March 25, 1913. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Ferguson, rector of Our Merciful Savior church. Mr. George Slaughter, the well-known Freeman, received his pardon the dust of Kentucky from his feet and has gone to the Hoosier capital, where he will continue in the employment of The Freeman. Everyone knows Geo. Slaughter has taken full charge of the ent has taken full charge of The Freeman. It will be our aim to distribute the papers all over the city. We want every public-spirited person in the city to read each United States. Papers may be purchased from The Freeman sub-stations or at 1006 West Chestnut street. All notes for publication must be mailed direct to our resi- VERSAILLES (KY.) NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special TO THE FREEMAN. Prof. T. J. Smith, principal of the public school, spent Sunday in Frankfort, Kv. visiting friends. He delivered a lec- ture at the First Baptist church. Prof Smith is author of the "Boy Problem" which has had a very large sale. The entertainment at the St. Paul A.M. E. Church Monday night given under the auspices of Mrs. Fannie Davis, was a success....Mr. A.M. Todd, grand master of the Odd Fellows, was a guest of the city....Mr. Hardin Tolbert, who is at the head of The Freeman newspaper bureau in Kentucky, was in the city and appointed Mrs. Sharp Steele as your correspondent, and she will also handle the selling of papers here....Miss Mary H. Jackson is very sick at her residence....Mr. Tom Craig is able to get out after a few weeks of illness---Mr. John Jones is very sick at his residence....The Knights of Pythias in this city are preparing for a grand annual service, and the name of Sir L. R. Diggs seems to be agitating the mind of every loyal member and all believe that he will be their next grand chancellor of the state of Kentucky. Lawyer Diggs has done so much for our people and this honor should be bestowed on him....The Freeman is on sale at the residence of Mrs. Sharp Steele, on Green street. DALLAS, TEXAS. New Enterprise Opened, Now Doing Business—Money Being Raised for Education—More Push Needed Everywhere by the Race. Special to THE FREEMAN THE MANAETTER SALOON. Cold bottle and draught beer, wines, liquors, tobacco, cigars—the goods to carry to your home. We want your trade. We know how to please one and all. Call 2628 Elm street, Dallas, Texas. Made Madder and Ben Wilson, mixologists. INFORMATION WANTED. Write or wire me of the whereabouts of my mother and sisters—Harriet Moore, Nancy C. Williams, Jemmima Cooper—who lived at Flora, Madison county, Miss. between Ackson and Yazoo City. Address Willie Washington, 3206 Cochran street, Dallas, Tex. All preachers in Mississippi kindly read at services. THE AMERICUS HOTEL Is centrally located, within easy reach of all depots. Electric lights, hot and cold baths, large, roomy rooms. The traveling people's headquarters. 1405 Porter avenue. Mrs. Fannie Purr. Appliances. J. E. Tolliver, manager. Dellzire. Tex. April 26. HELP AND WATCH US GROW. We are as near you as your 'phone is. We furnish barber towels, roller racks, combs and brushes. Call for and return same day. Special-Clean, dye and brushes. Call for and return M. 5688 and 3658. 699 North Central avenue. A. H. Thomas, Dallas, Tex. April 20. LOST AND WANTED Sarah Kyles, Ida Bell Alexander and Nelson Willis. When last heard of were residing at 36th and P. O. streets with Mrs. Victoria Bennett. And knowing of their whereabouts will do writing of their whereabouts, writing or writing me at once. Mrs. Emeline Alexander Lovett, 1609 Bourbon street, Dallas, Texas. It it is a cold bottle, bucket or can sir phone Haskell 3333 and the bus boy will be on the way. Wm. Sanders place. Nuff sed! KALAMA SHOE REPAIRING AND TAU ORUNG COMPANY. Cheaper than the cheapest. All work done by us is on a special guarantee. Cleaning, repairing, pressing and cleaning. And, requiring a new feature. Bring your old shoes and have them doctors. We please all customers. Phone 817 Central avenue. R. Perkins Resident; R. J. Jones, manager. Dallas Texas GOSSIP OF THE STAGE Conley, Taylor and Picks opened at the Pekin, Richmond, Va. Porter and Russell opened in Wilmington, N. C., Monday, April 1, at the Southern Theaterium. race has ever produced. We yield none in our admiration of their work, but we can see no fitness in saddling all the names upon a single place of amusement to the tangling of the tongue and the distraction of the ear of the sufferer. The Ten Cotton Pickers played Toledo, 0 the week of March24, and Columbus April 1, with ten weeks to follow. The Porter Brothers, "The Two Chaufa- fours," made a big hit at the Central square theater, Lynne, Mass. Williams and Stevens in their sixth week at the Auditorium theater, Phila- delta Lincoln theater, New York, week of April 8. John Rucker (Williams & Stevens Company) will rehearsing April 22. The show will carry 20 of the best people in the show business. Walter Jackson is back in town and is playing a return show at the Manila theater, Indiana. He wants to hear from all friends care Freeman. LeRoy Blond, who has been sick for three months is out of the hospital and at his home, 2446 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. Friends write or call. Cox and Cole and Baby Gertrude, this week at the Imperial theater, Jackson, next week, Belmont theater, Pensi, Fina. Send regards to all. A successful benefit was recently tendered Madame Marie Selika under the direction of Wm. A. White. Talent from New York and Brooklyn took part in the program. After four weeks of success Thornton and Lengo to the rear of the Winston-Salem audiences, closed. They open at the Pekin theater, Norfolk, Va., April 1. Billy Ward, the "Black Dockstader," has been engaged as a special attraction for Rustic Brown's Seven Black Americans appearing at the Casino, Hoboken, N. J., for an indefinite period. Harry Bell, formerly of the Florida Minstrel, under the management of E. D. Lee, expects to return to vaudeville in the near future. He is said to be one of the best monologists of the day. D. L. Joel, the theatrical king, speaking of the celebrated Marie Long, the magician and ventriloquist, played at his house the week of March 25, says he pleased the sleeping them laughing from start to finish. Alonzo Moore, magician, is in Richmond, Va. at the Dixie theater, having success. When in New York he says that the landmark wouldn't stand for anyone who could do such things as she saw him do at the show. Miss Susie Sutton has fully recovered from her illness after being confined to the bed for two weeks, at Key West, Fla., where she was filling an engagement at the Dixie theater. She has gone north, and will be at her home in New York City about the first of May. At the Belmont Street theater Pensacola Fl. "Mr. Dream Man," the Rainey Brothers' production of "Out of the Barber's Room" at the Bandbox; Walter Brugesdall, the droll comedian, is winning with his fetching act. Gus Nell and G. McGraw are waking them up with their overtures. Robert B. Joplin, formerly of Pittsburgh, later of Cincinnati, is now in charge of the Ruby theater in Richmond, which will short while for repairs. The house will be beautified and made comfortable. Mr. Joplin has had success as an actor and as manager, and will be able to treat the huu-patients to the best of his ability, assuring them the best for the money. D. W. Batesells' orchestra, of Florence, Ala., is now in its third week of touring the South, and is meeting with much success. While at Pulaski, Tenn., March 28, the members were highly entertained by the Pulaski musicians. Professors E. C. Dangerfield and W. C. Davis treated us as musicians and tried to make things pleasant. The orchestra will return home to fill a series of engagements, commencing the 7th at Florence, Ala., and ending May 1 at Decatur, Ala. Frank Montgomery and his Dixie Players, this week Howard theater, Washington, D.C. Week of the 8th, open at the West End theater for two weeks, so that the Smart Set can play at the Howard, then back to the Howard for an indefinite stay. We are such a success in the capital that some of the members of the company are thinking of renting a farm for the summer, so that they can get up at a work on the farm all day, walk five miles away at night give the show, Walk back home for exercise after the show, and at 2 a.m. they are in slumberland. Tea, nothing to do until tomorrow. SEALS AND FISHER HEARD FROM We opened in Chicago February 26th at the Monogram and found Mr. Klien a prince, but being spoiled by hamfats, to whom this gentleman lends a helping hand, and in return he gets a lemon. It was very hard for me to convince him that I was a little different from the rest. Since that time we have played nothing but white houses on the Frank Q. Dayel time. This week at Schindler's theater, week of the 8th, Pekin theater, Cincinnati; week of 15th, New Circle theater, Philadelphia; then back to Chicago with but time to follow. Must say my advertising through The Freeman is the cause of it all. There is not a manager to be looking agent in Chicago that doesn't know Seals and Fisher or has read of them (There's a reason.) While here I have a lot of one of my best songs published by the Dean Music Publishing Co., and only a few professional copies are left so my friends must send for one at once. The title of the song is "I'll Take the U.S.A. For Mine," and it's a hot one. Baby Floyd Fisher, in her new jewel cosine, is cleaning. ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR 999. P. L. Jenkins Writes From Mobile, Ala. We are now way down in Alabama, for one week, showing along the gulf coast John Pamplin, "the demon of the tropics, the appearing as his sulphuric majesty, the devil, still scores nightly in his marvelous battles with Brothers, J. S. and L. V. comedy arcrows, the boys with the many falls, are young to the talk of the day. These two women certainly deserve much credit for the death-defying and seemingly impossible battle. German White is on the sick list this week and the still sending the audience into streams of merriment in their act, entitled "Wildatting." Address all mail members of this company to Hazen, Arkansas, Route, Jackson, Miss, April 12 and 14 CHANGE OF NAME WANTED. we regard it as fortunate, to say the less that the Johnson Amusement Company in New York City has decided to load down new colored playhouse with such a number. The title as "The Walker-Hozan-Cole Title" three men selected for honor rank with the three men. race has ever produced. We yield to none in our admiration of their work, but we can see no fitness in saddling all their names upon a single place of amusement, to the pleasure of the tongue and the distraction of the ear of the audience. In this generation, simplicity and time-saving devices are at a premium. The Walker-Hogan-Cole" advocates have done a good thing. Let the new theatre, The Walker-Hogan, or The Cole, if you will, for one name is sufficient to indicate our respect for the splans who have gone before. That bunglesome title ought to be chosen at once. The Advocate, Charleston, W. CIRCLE THEATER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Last week smashed all records of the South Street theaters, and at 8 o'clock every night during the week they were compelled to stop the sale of tickets, the square away with people anxious to get square this would continue until midnight. The drawing card was the Fairfax Trio, featuring Madam Fairfax, the double-impact in comedy, planologue and imitations of grisha, and the clever dancing team of Hatch and Hatch. Mrs. Hatch made a tremendous hit with "Please Don't Send My Lovin' Man Away." Then the two danced until the audience peated encores. The audiences fairly went wild over the Artes, Grace and Billy, and they certainly lived up to the advanced heralding that proclaimed them royal entertainers. The Griffin Sisters continued on with their encores. They did more than well and sent all our happy. Week of April 1 brings Jolly Jenkins, Juggler Jarome and Lewis in a puzzle to the public. Misses McClain and Grace Artes, comedy sketch, and Billy and Grace Artes and Michaels and Michaels, the happy pair. NOTES OF THE "DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS." We are back in the state of Alabama, playing to good houses. Miss Charlie, in taking two and three encores, singing "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey," and "Sue," words and music written by Lonnie Kyles, of this company. Miss Ethel Fields is making a big hit singing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," assisted by Billy McCoy, Earl Terry and Henry Fields. Our show is strong and full of ginger. Mr. Willie Moore, late of the Florida Blossoms, has joined us, playing trombone in band, and making our band much stronger. We now have twelve pieces, and under the direction of Grant Cooper, the band is making a hit everywhere. Charles English, the young comedian, after the type of Andrew Tribbles, never fails to make good, as he appears in the last act as Lilly White. Miss Lush Cooper is pleasing the crowds, singing "Oh, You Beautiful Doll," Harry Anderson is making good, singing "I Have Music With My Meals," in the first part, also opening the olo with his monologue and leaving them screaming with "Buck-wheat Cakes." CINGINNATI, OHIO. The Pekin Theater—Tuskegee Band Coming. The Pekin management booked in the Carter Trio for a return date with an entirely new act. This is one of the favorite turns playing over this time. The Heineken entitled "A Happy Family, Though Broke," it is full of humor and sentiment, and above all is decidedly novel, but not institutional in mood; Pull Carter is a very funny comedian and he sang a couple of parodies that were in popular favor, and little Nettie was a featured attraction, some trudge Hoffmann moves by Mrs. Carter laid the lines for the comedy with which Mr. Carter kept the audience in an uproar. Tracy Shepherd, our little prima donna, sang a new one, "That Stingy Man." It was a big hit. Miss Bessie Hickler is still singing some popular songs during the matinee. J. Lubree Hill, with the "Triend from Dixie" company, did a good business in this city last week, considering the many other attractions. Mr. Irving Jones leaves this city for his house, where he will spend a few days with his family. Mr. Burt Grant will join him in a few days. The world's champion, Jack Johnson, proved to be the biggest drawing card The Baby F. Seals company will follow the Carter Trio at the Pekin. The Tuskegee Institute Band of fifty Tuskegee Indians Hall, this city the latter part of April. "LASH" GIDEON DIES IN BOSTON, MASS. At One Time Was a Prominent Manager. Ellisha ("Lash") Gideon, who had recently been ill in a hospital at Boston, Mass, died March 22 in that city. He was born Harrison in New York, born 45 years old and is survived by his mother, sister and brother, Albert Gideon, who resides in Chicago, and according to his own statement Gideon has a young son residing in the West. Lash graduated from a prominent colored road managers in America, who formerly a cornet solist who made a reputation. While his early career as a manager only of passing offices, he first attracted attention as manager of a jubilee company and afterwards managed the Nashville Students, both successfully, and then consolidated the two forms of entertainment. The decline of his company had caused him to tour much in Canada. His next venture was to convert the Nashville Students (not students in college) to minstrels, and that was a successful business model that comedy had become popular through Bob Cole and Billy Johnson. Cole's first partner, Lash Gideon purchased the company, but big financial success until after a few seasons, when he lost out, owing to a lack of qualities necessary to compete with the brains of a more modern form of management, which meant to a less bossy man. His last successful season as manager was when he took the Nashville Students, consolidated with minstrelsy, on a tour of the United States, where were only small visitations of his past record. He and Billy Nichols organized a small town "Hottest Coon in America," a small town in northeast ago, which was bought out by Ditmas, a white man, who later sold out his interest also. Mr. Gideon was very popular among minstrels, his best days, and with his death, actors are left with two examples to ponder over, pro and con, and because of his useful worth and activity, his presence will be missed. SILVESTER RUSSELL LESTER A. WALTON TO WED The engagement of Mr. Lester A. Wulton, dramatic editor of The New York Age, to Miss Gladys Moore, daughter of Mr. Fred R. Moore, publisher of The Age, is announced. It is said the wedding is to take place in June. Advertisements in The Freeman always bring good results. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW TALLABOO STARS RETURN TO THE CITY. Mrs. G. W. Lacey Interviewed There was general refollicing among the society people of the Douglass Center and the Tallabo company arrived in town last Saturday evening. When the news had reached my ears I rushed to the Hotel and Tallabo company. I was a recent promoter of the enterprise, who informed me* that he would take me directly to the home of Mrs. G. W. Lacey, wife of Dr. Lacey on Forest avenue Mrs. Lacey was at home and asked us into the parlor. She sat on a piano bench for two, after having seated me in cocke Mrs. Lacey, who is very intelligent, is also a fluent talker. When her discourse rocked interesting I emerged from the mahagony lounge, where I could pose like a photo-picture. The report that the company had stranded is not true, she managed and too much of a family affair among the Harpers, to untangle. The company went to Washington at the request of Mr. Thomas of the Howard. When J. J. Harper, the author's brother, arrived in Washington, he tried to take the manager's tenderer it to Charles Webb, a relative by marriage, who has been in the Government employ. The company was to play on a guarantee of $250. Mr. Harper had paid $225 for a car and he discovered that Mr. Harper, the author's brother, was trying to take the business out of his hands, he induced him to invest in a loss or the company. It was an hour of sympathy for Nathaniel Harper, the aged author, who was a loser by his ignorant brother's misrepresentation. The author's young son had been a teacher, and his management to be changed. When Chas. Webb tried to book the company at Baltimore and other places, neither Manager Thomas nor Mr. Spittell would O. K. the project and furthermore, it developed on him. Webb had neither money nor influence. The house was full on the opening night, but one-half of the audience came in on complimentaries. The audiences were led during the female of the week, owing to talk and poor advertising. Harper had sent white stock paper and Thomas would not put it out, as a fair example of two short-sighted business men. The company was obliged to work a week, when they return engagement of three days was secured by Mrs. A. M. Curtis, wife of Dr. Curtis, which enabled the female members to raise enough money to get back to Chicago. Although Mrs. Lacey was very small, the house and the store were very able to get home at their own expense, they were determined to look out for the weaker female members. Mrs. Lacey looks upon Mr. Spittell as a gentleman of fine quality and highly praised his part in the management. He was very well prepared for the great high social standing of the ladies of this company, in securing accommodations for them at the home of Mrs. Alberta Bender Gunn. Promotion among members of the company who were entertained, were Mrs. Lacey, Mrs. Clint, Mrs. Stone, Miss Fortson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Wall, Mr. Madden and Mr. Graham. The ladies have all arrived home, including Mrs. J. J. Harp-in-a-class-class ladders, all are playing in Vauxhall, Washington, and What was remarkable about the Tallahoo company is that they all stuck together after Mr. Harper had withdrawn and Mr. Wall had loyally leaped forward to their rescue. What is regretful of Mr. Harper is that he does not qualify as any way as a manager and that he has a good wife and a family of children and is the brother of the author. Mr. Thomas Merritt who equipped and backed the company at a loss, could have went further, as he is a real estate owner, whose property is valued at over $25,000 and even now complains that Mr. Harper is organizing another company at Washington to play at Frankfort, Ky., and the places and his plane score and orchestrations, which had been faced arranged by Will H. Dorsey of the Monogram Theater at a considerable expense. On the eve of our departure I asked Mrs. Lacey what she thought of Mr. Thomas as a manager. She gave a stare look. I was about to call it off with a goodbye. But honestly she couldn't see Mr. Thomas as a person from a prosimate view. And as I, backed out, was thinking of the possibilities and proportions of colored theatre projects as alliances through and through. Ed F. Peat at the Monogram—The Rest of the Makes Good. Eastertide is here and the Monogram found a strong bill in evidence at this house. Peat and Hayes, who entered in upon their second week at this house, BALAULA 20 were a revelation. Ed F. Peat, who, after he discovered what the people wanted, came forth with a new feature, that was a bashful whimsical conceit of truthful humor, a hit and Peat, who is a very good comedian, is lucky this week to have the goods. Brown and Hodges at the New Grand —The Bowery, Trio, Captures One of the largest audiences of the season greeted a very good show at this house on Monday, evening, when Harry Brown and wife wife Hodges, America's first actress to be a state theatrist, their debut on State street. Attired in Indian costumes, they opened in Indian pictures that were drawn to order to be a state theatrist. One of the pleasing features of their act Christmas Hymn" of standard recollection and the cross which showed that Mr. Brown is not only an expert but a perfect actor. The comedy theark cartoons were comical and excellent. The Bowery Trio, which made a hit with real fine voices, were also very good comedy theark attracted. The contrast-tenon was very feature of the trio. Murray Larkington and company in "The Man from Italy" was a very good dramatic picture of Italian life. Mr. Livingston, who is esperant in character work, had good support and was a good hand. Harry La Monte's girls were not the singing feature of an attraction which good satisfaction because of good special skills, so work of the male members. The great company obat cyclists, last spoken of, were not less the program, for they were performers of great ability. Baacer was strictly funny and the cells were successful difficult riders and were the last half of the week had the Clarks as entertainers. This was the appearance of this attractive colored team of Australia. The Samois Arabs were Rose Sharon and company and Bannister and Vizzard also attracted on the bill. Gardner was a good mimic and shared music. The orchestra has slightly improved. PEAT AND HAYES. Ella Hayes, who knows how to render a song decently, if not so pretty, has a skill pleasing personality. The Kinky Dog Doo pleasing personality. The Kinky Dog a popular return attraction. Their songs were made the subject of good harmony. Kinky was immense in her older style, Miss Wickles made good in deep singing and Ada Smith was all that could be desired in her tropical songs. The act of whole was very good. Morton and Rothbauer worked with the bill. Their work was not only legitimate, but went with a dash that took rank with modern ideas. The Morton suffered with a slight cold, but Miss Ephraim responded with voice to be equal to helping him out. The Original Rags re-appeared at this house and is not tender. The regulation work between the two houses was to be kept more in unison. It is the public that supports professional people and the public looks for dutiful work. The orchestra, however, was in good form. Good form, the drummer, who was recently offered an engagement to go to Australia, is still at home where he will remain as an interesting occupation. People were turned away at every performance on the opening night. Comedy Picture Drama at the Phoenix. There is something wonderful about the comedy, especially the illustrated song "The Rosebud" fared well. The most important thing on Mon-entertainment.com is the comedy picture drama entitled "Mother and Dear," pictures were "The Spartan Mother" and "Smiling Bob." The daily matinees have come to be a moderately successful feature. Chicago Stage Notes. The Umbrian Glee Club which appeared at Bethel church last week should have been better advertised. Miller & Green weir at the Appollo last week. The team is to dissolve partnerships and Green is to join hands with Mr. Bailey. The new team will be known as Bailey Green. Thompson & Redcliff have been booked on the Western Association and United time. B. S. Gaton is soon to be a member of a musical act. He has good satisfaction at the New Grand theatre, where he played clarionet in the absence of Nelson Kincaid. Will Dixon has returned from a visit to his relatives in Kansas City is back with the Real Quartet, which opened at Indianapolis last week. *** J. C. Prosser, Richard Warren, Arthur Lewis, and Andrew Smith are filling dates with the Capital Lyceum Bureau. Dekoren Thompson's "Goodnight Sweatheart" will be introduced on the big time by Miss Lothe Grady. ... The Watermelon Trust with Arthur Al- cott, Sam Catterson and including Miss Coastal Airlines, American Airlines, American and Franklin theatres last week Peoria and Canton, Illinois to follow. --- Mrs. Walter Rector whose stage name is Miss Johnson, gave birth to a fine baby he storked on March 28th. Both Mrs. Walter and Mrs. Rector are reported to be doing nicely, while papa is out collecting all the honors and congratulations. Mrs. City Quartett which consists of Billy Clark, comedian, Tebauw, John Gardner and George H. Williams, leader and business manager, faired very nicely at the Monogram. They are already booked over the Western Association time. G. Sharpe White, the wizard magician, was hired on a week and his tricks of levitation of the Eskimo fiddler gold bell were received with much favor. Lizzie Hart (Mrs. Will H. Dorsey) who is Zillie Hart with acute indigestion, by advice of Dr. John Gardner, the Bernard Hospital for an ex-ray examination to determine what course must be pursued in view of having to undergo a slight operation. She will probably be retained. . . . Report from Honnolula indicates that all is not gold that glitters in a foreign clime. Word has been received that Hen Wise of Wise & Milton invaded the Hiawatha Valley. The company arrived in Honnolula January 2d, and after two weeks idenities, opened for one week. The Honnolula Amusement Company's manager, finding upon the show and had it re-organized to their own liking, regardless of Mr. Wise, whose business management was looked upon as faulty. Rosa Lee Taylor, who from the company, having won her suit, but will have to remain in Honnolula, alone, pending a settlement and is anxious to hear from her friends in America in Honnolula, the school street, Honnolula, H. I. According to a statement from Allie Gillam, the new organization was obliged to divide up into vaudeville acts. The Gillam-William team, who had that tracts are iron clad, in order to clinch a square deal, if by law, as the managers all over the Islands are said to be bogus and thrifty in financial details. Several of the tracts are pressed to challenge Prince Cupid, of this port, to fight a duel at sea. AN EASTER HYMN. Give us a lucid light to shine Bright as the sun, to illumine the way; As a light to shine, to illumine the way; A voice to sing, a tongue to pray; As offering for an Easter day. THE QUESTION AND ANSWER. What makes your mood my heart beguile. When love has claimed you, nature's child? And I calmly waiting. To hear you talk and see you cmile; I'll drift away in after-while. For love it is irritating; So if you care to calm your own! And do-not roam through life alone. While birds so off are waiting. While birds so oft are waiting. —SYLVESTER BUSSELL UNION THEATER. INDIANAPOLIS The Rubicon apparently has been crossed in the affairs of the Union theater and things look good and favorable to the public, and the purity. The bill is a fetching good one this week, thus helping in making the house a stayer. All the numbers were good come to the court. The murphy and Gartie have an amusing number. Murphy is droll in his humor, 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 10c; EVENINGS 15c. WANTED! First class acts of recognized ability to open the RUBY THEATRE, Louisville. Ky., under new management. Theatre will open on or about April 15, 1912. Performers send in your open time. Address all mail to ROBERT B. JOPLIN Manager, 914 W. Walnut Street, Louisville. Ky. Johnson & Roper, Simms & Thompson, write. WANTED! Baritone and Two Clarinets For Wallace Circus State experience and salary in first letter. Will advance ticket to any part of U. S. or Canada. Address P. G. LOWERY winning at it, reminding one of Bert Williams. Miss Gant is dainty. The McCarrers are a furore. McCarrer the original would make good on any old stage partner has a finished voice, uses it well and is of excellent stage appearance. Winn and Nugent are new ones to Indianapolis. As a team they make good. The little ady in herself is a wonder. For certain players and pranks she has all of them tapped. Her stage manners are very taking. Don Lopez does a novelty wire walking a black and slacker. Kind of loose and careless gets there. Does some thrilling things. The Real Comedy Quartette puts it on in a great way. All the voices good, two especially good. The lead voice is a echocardiogram scraper. The bass scrapes on he very much. The new things. Old Kentucky Home" was new, so excellently rendered as the Real Quartette does it. Imitation calipe is also a good one. Improvements continue with the object of giving the patrons the best show house of the kind for the money. PEOPLE WANT SIMPLER NAME FOR NEW YORK, THEATER. "The Walker-Hogan-Cole Theatre" is the big name selected for the proposed colored theatre in New York City. Reminds us of the olden times, when ambition helped offspring so ponderous cognomens as "George Washington Lincoln Summer Booker T. Washington Jones," Isaac Isaac August Brown and the like. Give the masked new Yorkers something easier, gentlemen! - Richmond Reformer "MY FRIEND FROM DIXIE" "My Friend From Dixie" opened at the Walnut Street theater, Louisville, Ky., on Sunday night to a crowded house, and the show secured a tremendous hit here. "The Dixie," he said, "Hill as Mandy Lee, portrays the real down home colored mummy. Mr. Richard Shulton as Jim Jackson Lee is a prominent man as a comedian. Mr. Will Brown as Simmons was very good and his number, who looked like a wimpy patrons. Mr. Sam Gaines as Jasper Green was very good in the character of the Old Man. Miss Evan Robinson as the leading lady also scored in "We're Going Home." The show is well presented and the chorus is the best that has been here in Louisville for a number of years. The selections of the all men's quartette and the quintette were among the many feature films she dances and songs were all very good and showed that they had been well drilled. A RANCE SMITH. Eccentric Singing, Talking and Dancing Artist McDaniel and McDaniel have closed after four weeks' engagement in Jackson, Tenn. Will open at the Little Savoy theater, Memphis, Tenn. ROUTE S. H. DUDLEY—In "Dr. Beans from Boston," he coater, two weeks, commencing April SALEM T. WHITNEY — Southern "Smart Set"—Danville, Ill., April 5; Paris, 10; Frankfurt, Ind., 11; Lafayette, 12; Logansport, 10. PROF BPH WILLIAMS' FAMOUS TROUCH BPH - Wilmington, N. N. J. LUBREE HILL in "My Friend from Dixie" -St. Louis, Mo., Imperial剧院 week of April 7. THE GLEE'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS - Shawnee, Okla., April 8; McAllister, 9; Muskogee, 10. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY -Mc. Port Jervis, N., April 8. CO. MONTGOMERY AND BOUQUES -Guide Rock, Neb., April 8. Superior, 9; Nelson, 10; Hebron, 11; Fairbury, 12; Table Rock, 13. FRANK MONTGOMERY and his Dixie Players - West End theater, Washington, Chelsea, April 9. DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS - Sylacanga, Ala., April 9. FHANK KIRK, the Musical Tramp- KIRK, music director, 8, 9, 10; Battle Creek, 12, 13, 14 THE RAGTIME TRIO—Buxton, Iowa, April 8 to 15. PUNKIN COLORED TRIO — Family 5 theater, New Castle, Pa., April 8, 9, 10; American theater, East Liverpool, April 11, 12, 13. G. W. ALLEN'S TROUBADOURS—Moble, Ala., indemnite LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List. Bradley, Billy. Burke, Robert. Benson, Otis Broadway and The Bruces Caldwell, Billy. Collins, H. D. Collins, Tom Denns, John W. DeLeo, B. E. Elliott, E. J. Foster, S. B. Foster, J. A. Gilliam, Allie Gipson, Roy. Graham, P. G. Harris, Geo. Bull, E. Hoy, (telegram) Hawk, Clarence E. Hughes, Atrus Walsh, Handy Johnson, W. M. Kraton, Harry. Kelly, Dude The Jolly Hender sons Mores, J. Francis Mores, L. Moses Mudd, Litton Moppin, Pearl Miller and Lyle Miller, Jerry Mills, Billy McCannon, J. H. Pitt & Wescott Parker, Alex N. Parker, Frank Riley, Dink Stewart, George Sutton, H. J. Smith, James Thomas, Kd. Tow, W. Wise, Hen. Webb, Joe. Walsh, Handy Willek Tweet Williams, Walter Waldon, O. W. Ladies' List. Moore, Mre, Eva, Russell, Mrs. Alice, Thibby, Sims, Bumble Shaw, Miss Bell Santaner, Miss Streights, Miss Woods, Mrs. Susie, Webb, Mrs. Ella Adams, Mable L. Bostwick, Mrs. M. Cisco, Miss Nille. Cooper, Mrs. Grant Edwards, Laura Harrison, Miss E. Johnson, Mrs. Lulu. Leonard, Miss Lizie Marlon, Miss Glenn Michaels, Leora Moore, Miss Mazie Moore, Mrs. Eva, Russell, Mrs. Alice, Sruth, Italy, Simms, Bessie Shaw, Miss Bell Santaner, Miss Streaks, Miss Leoh Woods, Mrs. Susie Webb, Miss Ella The Celebrated Leon Magician KOADY MAGICIAN, NO DUMB ACT Write for Oven Time. Leon Robert Long Olio Theatre, Louisville, Ky., week of April 1-8 WANTED AT ONCE Clarinet and violin player. Would like to hear from other musicians also. William Philippe, Frank Hopkins and Bob Worthington Wales, H. Childs, with Dana Thompson's Sunny Dixie Minstrels. Route: Lincolnton, N. C., April 8; Hickory, 9; Lenoir, 10; Newton, 11; Statesville, 12; Salsbury, 13; Winston Salem, 15. We Please the People Every Day at Popular Prices Union Theatre FINE VAUDEVILLE SHOWS 326 Indiana Ave. Turner & Jones, Managers, Indianapolis, Ind. BILL FOR WEEK OF APRIL 8 CAROLINA COMEDY FOUR Whirlwind Singers and Dancers WILSON TRIO Novelty Character Singers KELLEY & DAVIS Comedy Entertainers JOHNSON & RECTOR Sketch Artists A. B. C. Special prices to all Theatrical people. PHOTOS FOR NEWSPAPER CUTS can be secured in 15 minutes. Ten Minute Post Cards Three for 25 cents. Enlarging and Framing Open from 9 a. m. to 11 p. m. Old phone, Main. 1333; New phone, 1894 K. 422 Indiana Avenue. Opening of the In, Indianapolis, Ind. Us Send in Open Time LEY, Manager EITH'S use Next Week. Vandeville in its High est Expression. GRAND OPERA TINE SINGERS GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 LINES TO THE PROFESSION Just the time to start your plans— How lucky you took our tip— For example, to the groom, Ours must be the winning trip, You no doubt, will find this true Eer the season half is through. For ahead go on to you! Such season you'll not miss For such a venture can not fail. As for the cash, he has the kale, Sweet potato walk. However, that is foolish talk— I will not spend time on this; On other subjects I will shift, Sweet potato list. Please answer the call, kid, light away; Let no one dicker or delay; As time and tide wait for no man nor child, while you can; Enter joy and shun the gloom— Some pleasant days with —BOYER SOON. The lines above will sure prove true. Pay strict attention—now, please do— This I humbly of you beg. Yours professionally, —MISS RUTH SPRAGUE. Some may call this all a bluff; Little Ruth Sprague, she wrote this stuff Had her contract ever since. Compliments of —ARTHUR PRINCE. STAGE NOTES. Aida Overton Walker and Girls are now scoring a big success in the West on Orpheum time. The Brooks-Smith players are still in Nashville, Tenn., where they will be for a few weeks longer. Slim Mason was in Indianapolis last week during the engagement of his wife, Lillian Brown, at the Union Theater. Miss Lelia Mitchel the pleasing singer, en route with the Black Patti Company, is making a big success. She is one clever girl. Slim Mason has joined with Henry Wilson in a new team. Something good is being prepared. Wilson is known as "Cat." Miss Emma Butler the pleasing soubrette, who joined the Black Patti Company at Washington, D. C., recently, is still scoring a big success. Miss Butler is a Washington girl and well known in the profession. Pace and Crosby are scoring quite a success since their arrival in Philadelphia. Buddy Gilmore, Kinky and Gilmore are now scoring a big hit with the Black Patti Company. "Please Don't Shake It, Baby, While I'm Gone," since arriving in New York City. John E. Lewis, tenor singer and straight man, late of Royal Sam Company, is spending a few weeks at his home in New Orleans. The Miller family, musical artists, may play vaudeville the coming season, with new costumes and a new novelty musical act. They have been playing successfully around Washington, D. C., all winter. CLARK-M'CLAIN MARRIAGE. WASHINGTON, D. C—Mr. Bonnie Clark, of Illinois, Ill., and Miss Semoura McClain, of Indianapolis, Ind., were quarrelsome. Mr. Clark will be remembered as female impersonator of the trio of Brown, Clark and Brown. And Miss McClain is a sister of Miss Florence McClain of Montgomery, Miss Florence McClain witnessed by Mr. Clark's partners, Mayne and James Brown, and Margie Crosby and Aaron Pace of Pace and Crosby and Mr. Frank Montgomery and Florence McClain Montgomery and Mr. Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Brown are now conjunction with Frank Montgomery's Dixie players at the Howard Theater in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Clark send regards to all friends in and out of the SOUTHERN THEATORIUM WILMINGTON, N. C. — Johnson & Johnson, White & White, Leroy Knox and Docia Styles played to packed houses last week. Johnson & Johnson had them screaming all the time and White & White proved to be the best clean, up-dressed, well-decorated men wee seen through this section for some time. Their work is original and high-class. Pekin to Be Sold. The historic Pekin Theater, Chicago, is soon to pass from colored management. All of the scenery, seats, etc., have been advertised for sale. Report has it that the house will go into the Selig syndicate of picture houses as soon as extensive renovations are completed, implying the opinion that the location of the theater is not as good as some years ago. WALKER'S MOTHER WRITES To the Directors of the Johnson Amusement Co. Gentlemen—I hope you will pardon me for taking the liberty of addressing you. However, being a constant friend of the Lord, I desire to keep in touch with everything pertaining to the theatrical work of our people—and I am proud of every advancement made in its particular direction. I say that we have been waiting with prayful patience to hear your decision as to the naming of the theater to be constructed in Harlem. The name devised for the theater will be the propritate that could have been chosen, doing the greatest honor to the three greatest Negro men that we, as a race, have ever produced and put out before the world. It is a great way to pay equal tribute to the memory of these dear young men, each of whom spent his short life upward in the theater, and the work of our people. I am sure that God must have directed your minds to combine these names and name the theater as you have. I am humble thanks, prayers and appreciation. MRS. ALICE MYERS, Lawrence, Kans. (Geo. W. Walker's mother.) SOUTHERN SMART SET COMPANY At West Baden Springs—Salem Tutt Whitney "Mayor of Newton" (By Sylvester Russell.) What might be termed a gala evening in a country town was when the Southern Smart Set Company appeared on St. Patricks' Day at the auditorium at prices ranging from 50 cents to $1.50. The occasion presented Salem Tutt Whitney in "The Mayor of Newtown" in three acts—book and ylrics by Salem Tutt, book and ylrics than any company I have seen this season. This is no doubt due to the fact that Mr. Corwell, manager of the company, who wrote the music, an Eng. or Amer. years ago as leader of the orchestra and operatic producer for the Black Patti Troubadours. The book, with but few exceptions, is original and artful. The story of itself, which has dealt a blow to the concourse of a drama, is nevertheless built upon the framework of the musical comedy school. The book is said to be in Oklahoma. You see the carnival grounds and the town hall ball room, and at Eagle Pass you see the battle field in a sham which ends reasonably, as a most redeeming feature. Salem Tutt Whitney, the star, as Lem Lee, is the manor, has a character which borders upon the heater of the mortar, the orquee, two factors which make his work stand out. His comed work is clean and his drollery of humor is manifest, and continual might be in order to about play. "I'm the Mayor of Newtown and "Here I Is and Here I say" were songs which set his hearers crazy with mirthful delight. And Whitney, too, has a highly-cultivated, bass voice equal to any grandson of a single, which is the best of the ever-elonged, and is also a comidian and dancer. J. Homer Tutt, as a man with modern ideas, was altogether convincing in straight and character work. He is a man who was a person of the magnetism and an excellent form of stature which radily appeals to ever-body. His likeness unto George W. Walker was positive. "Hot Tamale Sam" was a very warm number, in which his barristers had been a sweet man. "I am a dancing girl, a more clever." "Those Songs I Love," was also a splendid song and chorus number. Ed Tolliver as Pedro Manuel, was a new and third surprise in the cast of actors and as a singer his paritons. He was very contains which sweetly conhected and he. Mexico has a character SALEM TUTT WHITNEY garded as a new find. Will Dixon, who played Mayor Jinks, acquitted himself with care and intelligence. The selection for a comedy character of a crippled soldier, he was the one to the highest type of intellectual property. He was too sacred, and no matter how much humor there is the character is still deferred by sarcasm. I had formerly critiquised the character of the same author in another company by the same author in another company and production. Alfred Strauder as Eph Snow was a good actor, as was J. C. Light and Tractor and the other film chic character of Richard Puggles, was something of a novelty and well enacted, and the other male members, W. Blaine, titled the new character with lion andلدون مر. Wooten, acquired the themselves for credit. Miss Ethel Marshall, he leading soubret, as the village belle displayed intelligence and looked and acted well. In the next month,� Rarles, he made the which she was assisted by the quartet. In this number Miss Marshall displayed a soprano voice that is flexible and rich in the mide and upper register. He will never be a man with time. But he'll develop with practice, and even at that she is the prima donna I have heard in music, a comedy this season. Miss Maynard and Branley, who were the most realistic Indian squaw and her vocal and dramatic work was in keeping with the higher artistic qualifications of the male stars. In the new show, Branley was a suffraged, favored of female sites ation with the usual spice of womanly manliness, and Grace Neff was also prominent in his new son of the character Nida, Marshall, Goldie Chappelle, Hattie Akers, Julia Gideon, Cleo Mitchell and Belle May were also attractive members. In this course, he competed of all pretty girls of the perfectly drilled and the most picturing of the ensemble scenes was picturing HOMER TUTT esque. This company, if we are to judge it as a whole, is simply a big city attractor that cost too easily augmented for the first time the剧院, but out any trouble and probably take first rank. Every measure in the ensemble, solo奏 and comic music is richly organized with the instruments of *Johnson order*, which shows that Messrs. Whitney, Corwell and Tutt not only have the idea and knowledge of what a first performance of the piece has actually proved it by practice, which now safely establishes their ability and position for the future. The general tone of the music is strong and standing of the women and the uniform rank and good behavior of the people are things that are of the strongest interest in management took pride and found special delight in calling the best recognized musical and dramatic press representative to pass judgment on the performance, and that is the high intellect of cordiality which this class of managers and producers now maintain, in submitting production that would elicit concert attendance, and that will continue to build up the colored stage profession as a credit to themselves and the race to which they are heading, and that is the example before the musical and dramatic profession. If Hurtog and Seamon had valued the ability of George W. Walker and the knowledge and greed they would have today been starring Bert A. Williams in the finest successful Shipp production in value and the valued star-producers and the dark ability in white and colored managers THE FREEMAN. AN \LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. that the colored profession has lost out. It is not in the actors. All they need is general directors. And while the moving picture houses have decreased the generations support of legitimate theaters, yet the color of research would be less kind and the ratio of their former prestige and popularity. What is needed is brains and quality of the right kind of these essences, while during the money. And it is these two traits character which have now been indicated in Messrs. Whitney and Corwell that will be strong pillow in the cludge of safety in the other place. The population is the only one of any readers who think for a moment that these men were four-flushes in carefully planning a banquet for an old model of the world. The place of the dining room where no Negro shops of Booker T. Washington would dare to tread, they are mistaken. These men are proud to be who and wanted it to be capably criticized. They were a lavish-excessed and board-up of the expense to be judged and judgment has been passed, and if the verdict had been made, it would not be the quality of men who would have retaliated, but Ernest Hogan, they would have continued to work on until they reached the goal of the new world, as the Hogan did, with the out-retailation and the "Holic" for the fellow, he looks small and feels small, basking in a large capacity. And it is the same with the Southern Smart Sett, and the other side of the yesterday, but today we discover them to be at least, theatrically, very large. The company travels in one of the finest-disposal stores at the "Holic" store. The executive staff: T. L. Corwell, made a tour of Martin Free, assistant manager S. T. Whitney, amusement director; Ho-mer Tutt, stage manager; Henry Brown, sales director, and the company, trap drummer; Laurie Williams, properties. (By "Artie.") The nation's capital is holding its own as a theatrical center. Low Henry is writing a history of "The Negro on the Stage." Henry was not a member of the original Calle- lander's Georgia Minstrels, but he knows all about the fellows who were and has kept "tab" on the artists that have followed them. Miss Florine M. Tyson handles the tickets in effective fashion in the box office of the Howard and is called "the sunshine of Avenue T." Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman's illuminated slide, showing her "Hair Vim" advertisement, is always greeted with a burst of laughter—a proof of the virtue of the remedy, no doubt, by the grateful users thereof. . . . Ford Thompson Dabney, proprietor of Dabney's theater, was married a few evenings ago to Mrs. Martha Davis Gans, a former champion lightweight, Joe Gans, Mr. and Mrs. Dabney make their home at the Goldfield hotel in Baltimore, and may open a theater in that fruitful field. Word comes that those brilliant "Ginger Girls," Effie King and Lottie Gee, are working on the "big time" in and about New York City. They are artists of the moment, ripe for the success they are achieving. A date at Hammerstein's is an early expectation. Miss Jean Kelly's testimonial is set for Metropolitan A. M. McClachy, April 4 Miss Abbie Mitchell, who will be Miss Kelly's chief support, is already here. H. Leonard Jeterm, *cellist*; Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, baritone; Miss Lydia McClane, will also appear. Dr. R. Henri Robinson, basso, will also appear. The musical, under the direction of Mr. Harry A. Williams, of the Washington Conservatory of Music, drew a fashionable audience last Friday evening that filled the Howard theater from pitt to pitt. The program was fine and the dancing specialty, directed by Miss Theresa Lee, was highly artistic. Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall is being warmly congratulated over the success of her pupils. A "soap box" minstrel show by high-class local talent is talked of. "That talented comedian, monologist and jokesmith, Spencer Finley, has 'come back to town, and is making the fur and buttons to town at the Foraker and other houses. --- There is a big chance for the right man at the now "dark" Minnehaha theater on You street, the principal colored thoroughbore in the city. It was a money-maker under the management of A. J. Thomas. Miss Irene Parker joined the *Dixie Players* last week. Mr. Rufus G. Bvars is the official orator of the Howard theater. He is sometimes assisted as "introducer" by Col R. W. Thompson, the well-known newspaper man. The pair of them make an invincible team in the "salve" line. Tom Lemonier, the talented comedian and song writer, will be with W. A. Brady, O'Connor company, who presents next week at Belasco. He plays the role of the fine steward on board the Hendrik Hudson—said to be a "fat part." Lemonier will be remembered as one of the Williams and Walker aggregation other days. He has written catchy songs of which he been brought into prominence by Bert Williams' unique rendition of them. Manager A. J. Jenkins, of the Howard, is a keen observer of men and things. He takes no stock in the complaint that "Washington audiences are cold and unresponsive—that the people here are hard to be." He points out the immense drug-talent. He points out the immense audiences that have greeted such artists as Aida Overton Walker, "My Friend From Dixie," "The Smart Set," and other standard attractions, which indicate that the people will turn out and give our actors a big hand" if they can deliver the goods from infrequently on the new formers remain here from six to twelve weeks, going from house to house, and leave with a pocket full of money. They have no fault to find with their treatment. "Usually the folks who kick about the people and knock the manager, are barstormers who cannot put anything over the mass. Lacking the original ability to catch the popular eye or ear, they fail to make good, and are anxious to shift the blame on somebody else's shoulders." Manager Thomas is always ready to encourage a Negro performer and to face a account and every one is a square deal. That is his great nation among those who know him. He acents every situation philosophically and "just keeps on keeping on." Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, Washington queen of tragedy, presented W. Edgar Leeson at New York City for the first Las Vegas Casino on any stage. The audience was large and there were many evidences of appreciation. Miss Davis and d R. Henkel were present. Miss Davis is a stellar roles. Miss Davis is spending a few days here preparatory to sailing for Jamaica for a series of dramatic recitals. The management of Prof. T. Ellis Jackson. She opens Easter Monday at Kingston. Miss Bessie Oliver has closed with Reginald DeKoven's "A Wedding Trip" and is resting for a brief period with her mother in New York City. Will A. Cook, the "trumn detective" of the Black Patti Troubadours, is writing an elaborate musical comedy on new trees, based upon the story of the war in Iraq and the Iraqi army and Italy. Mr. Cook is an Indianian. Lawyer N. R. Harper's clever play, "Troubadour," is holding the boards this week at the Howard under the patronage of Mrs. A. M. Curtis. The managers of the "Walker-Hogan-Cole theater in New York City are being over the country for selecting such a university and unwieldy title. In all probability a change will be made. The Chelsea, which has labored under a boooooo, recently has passed into the hands of Ada Dawson, and are putting on a good show and drawing crowds. They seem to have banished the "jinx." The secret of Sylvester Russell's pugnacity is out. The great critic, actor and singer was born on St. Patrick's Day. Black Patti Needs a New Play Black Patti Needs a New Play. "Black Patti" is still undisputed "queen or song of the world race, and she has brought dignity and character to the stage. She is the pioneer that blazed the pathway from the local choir to grand opening clubs, she is made stage life could be made clean and wholesome, if there is a disposition on the part of the woman herself to travel the right road and command respect. She has opened the door of opportunity to the youngest of the types. Nearly every one of the stars, living and dead, has at some time or other, been numbered as a member of "Black Patti's Troubadours," which has been in the field since the memory of man has been made. She is hard, and has won her way upward by sheer merit and the courage to triumph over difficulties, without unnecessary fret and anxiety. Jones herself is right, but she must have a new play. "A Trip to Africa" has been seen here and elsewhere, in various guises and under various alliances, with such distressing frequency that it has been declared that somebody has got to quit kickin' this houn' dog around." No blame is attached to Mme. Jones, whose delightful budget of songs furnish the music for the play in any given year, but this jolt is for Manager Voelckel, who does not seem to perceive the wisdom of separating himself from the audience to pay a first-class playwright to get up money for his capable people, and give his patrons a run for their money. We have the artists and we have the writers. "Black Magic" is a play that realizes her work, and the players need situations that are not only new, but which enable them to display the talent that they realise. The play is to show the players a pair with the players of their white contemporaries, who travel with such liberal managers as Florenz Ziefglen, Barton and Wiesner. Will Cook, Julius Glenn, Tillie Segun, and others are clever performers, but they must have ample vehicles to bring their light from beneath the bushel, and they must have a little hint in the spirit that it is offered. CARTER AND MANN. Oscar C. Carter and Thomas T. Mann have been burning up the West Side and South Side theaters. This week at the Monroe theater. Act was such a success, booked for another week. Thomas T. Mann hails from Philadelphia. He is a No. 1. Good straight; resembling a good singer. We those singing is the feature of the act. It took five encores Monday evening, featuring the song hit of the season—pub CARTER AND MANN. lished by Von Tilzer—"Mjarorie Dear," also being featured by Marjorie Menard, "Mjarorie Dear" is by the author of "Brightest Star." Mr. Oscar C. Carter, whose song was a success in Williams and Walker's "Bandanna Land," and featured by the Mae Winkels. Mammoth Cater Raleigh theater, week of April 10. Regards to Harper-Smith Trio. Sims and Thomson. SHORT FLIGHTS. By R. W. Thompson Dr. C. V. Roman is far and away the leader in the race for the editorship of the A. M. E. Church Review. He is a member of the faculty, a finance and has had large practical experience in the editorial chair. For more than a century Dr. Roman has meen an active factor in the development of the museum, the family, the history, policy and doctors of the church and is, therefore, exceptionally well prepared to defend the faith that is within him and his co-workers. Dr. Roman should be chosen editor of the Dr. E. Church Review on the first ballot. The proposed Paul Hogan-Cole Theater in New York City is underdog by too much name. Any one of the three great factors might have fittingly furnished a title for a playhouse dedicated to Negro art, but to use all three in the theater upon its own merit, as it were. The Johnson Amusement Company will make a serious mistake if it sticks to the choice announced. Name it after George Walker, President of the College of All of them. Other theater will be established to honor the stars not selected by this corporation. The general public having little time in which to call for renaming names, moves for reconsideration. TULSA, OKLA. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. E. L. Preston fell and dislocated her leg—Mr. P. S. Carreal has been on the sick list—Mr. and Mrs. Don Hurbart are both on the sick list—The Freeman was greatly appreciated Sunday. Every one seems to like The Freeman—Mrs. Freenzella Vonn returns Saturday from Kansas City—Rev. Jas. A. Johnson carried out a big rally Sunday at the A. M. E. Church. Rev. H. C. Coldwell preached Sunday evening to a crowded house. Rev. Jas. A. Johnson raised $101.27. Sunday school was well attended for the first time in six weeks, owing to the bad weather during that time—Mrs. Geo. Blakely returns to the city Saturday. Thursday night a meeting of the coloured people of the city was held and a Roosevelt Republican Club was organized—Mrs. Jim Cherry is on the sick list—See Griffin at the Star Barber Shop for The Freeman every Saturday. GET THE FREEMAN IN OWENSBORO, KY. At Robert Murry's Barber Shop, or Henry Hill's residence, 516 Vine street BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. J. Grayton and Mr. J. Clark were highly entertained at Mrs. Paul Hailey's residence on Clay street with a Sunday dinner. Mr. Grayton is a finished nurse in the Bristol Hospital now waiting on Dr. Booker T. Washington, of Tuekegee, Ala. He arrived here Sunday, March 17, from Chicago, for a short visit with a few friends and re-reading the book. He will join Mr. Washington for Birmingham, Ala. . . . One of our oldest and highly respected citizens, Chis, Williams, of 48 Warren and Oak streets, was suddenly moved to a morrage Sunday morning. The family are rejoicing at this date, because of a WANTED! 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MONOGRAM THEATRE The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS ORCHESTRA THE VERY BEST Hourly Performances from 8 to 11—Matinees Sundays and Holidays ADMISSION 10c 3028 State street, near 31st street, Chicago, Ill NEW CIRCLE THEATRE Largest Colored Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa., wants first class acts. Three or more weeks if hits. Write now. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE, 1321-23-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. Special Notice We are booking solid for the Spring and Summer season Send in open time and photos of act at once. Address Chorus Girls who can sing and dance always wanted. Write or wire A. LILLARD, Amusement Director. Please give this your immediate attention. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida. Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time. great improvement. ...Mrs. Ande Perkins, of South Washington street, has been suffering a very severe attack of la gripe, a house mosquito, to be brought home with her family. ...Mrs. Harry Evans, of Clyde street, slipped on the ice, and fell heir to a sprained ankle, and after two weeks is now able to walk about some ...Mr. and Mrs. David Walker are now residing in their new home on Fox street. ...Mrs. James Merrill, of Aldred street, is suffering from a severe attack of the la gripe, when they learned that The Freeman's are here now. Have your nickels ready for The Freeman. Phone your items, to 1065-J. PRICE $7.50 MAKE $20. A Day with our wonderful Champion Picture Machine. Takes, develops, finishes and shows your work. No dark room. Experience unnecessary. Photo Post Cards and Buttons all the rage! You coin money any profits, give your own boss. Write for Press Book. Be a Merican MINUTE PHOTO CO. Dept. B 756 Chicago, Ill. 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Three or more weeks if 1321-23-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. Notice formers Spring and Summer season. of act at once. Address S. Thomas, Washington, D. C. Girls days wanted. Write or wire Amusement Director. immediate attention. Jacksonville, Florida. mer and Manager, New Grand ville, Moving Pictures Monday and Thursday in America Chicago, Ill. Your Open Time. West Virginia Dance Dearest Memories My Little Honey Man O! Mr. Dream Man Lovie Dear Ragtime Violin Everybody Is Doing it Now I Want a Girl Like My Dad Married Mammie's Shuffle Dance Little Thing Love HITS of the SEASON D. CHICAGO. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. SPORTING NEWS. Albert Toney, of Dwight, Ill., says that he has a chance to play ball with the All-Nations team in the second season. He will an Indian Negro on the team. An Indian and a Chinese are among the makeup. The aggregation is considered a great drawing card and one of the best semi-pro teams in the State. The Memphis Colored Baseball Association will open at their beautiful park on Friday, April 7, 1912. The manager has booked some of the best teams from all the country, so the fans can get their money—the park will be for church picnics free—and we will assure you that there will be the best of order kept. Do not fail to come out Easter Sunday. The park will be for Little Rock or the Cairo team. James Calloway, manager, 184 vance Avenue. JEFFERIES WILL COME BACK (?) Will Try to Regain His Laurels- Burns Will Also Try for Lost Glory—Jack Johnson Getting to Be a Social Lion. (By Biily Lewis.) Jeffries is smarting under the drubbing given him by Jack Johnson. And it is quite the natural part of his name. Under ordinary circumstances the thing goes hard enough, not to think of the very extraordinary circumstances under which he must pay the money phase aside, perhaps no circumstances that could be thought of would be more humiliating than those in the case of Johnson versus Jim. Jim says that he will begin at the beginning—in fact has already begun. He will attempt to make a good thing for one of his age, being considerably less than 40, that happy middle of life where science and physical strength should be supplied. He is best in the fighting business. Renewal to some extent is not impossible. The rest cure, the water cure and the assistance cure, there is anything left to work on. And then there is the superhuman determination, born of chargin and defeat, to be added. All these in the right part, and man is fitted to Jeffries will be extremely systematic. He will begin his career over—he now will begin his career over—the movie "The Boondocks." He will take on the smaller men, then gradually upwardwards until he has exhausted the total output of white hopes, leaving the movie to mourn his death. Mr. Jack Johnson, champion. It sounds like a fairy tale, but at that it is in the realms of reason, leaving it from his angelic side. He is worth the cape. "The first, the last, the best." The Cincinnati of the West. "The world will pause a moment to hear the result of such heroism. And should the gods of earth give him his way, heavenly muse, and the rest of it—but will it be? Can it be? There is a mania for coming back. The big Caucasians are tired of the one name, Ethiopia, filling in the land, "tommy" of the land as ushered in the side of the world and uncrowned him as a knight of old "unlanced" his opponent. Tommy is also wishing in defiance and is trying to qualify against the big black man also threatens to come back. John is as truly a king as who one king would listen to. He would rule the world must listen. It must obey or bring about purgilistic chaos—anarchy. Yet the honor and distinction is competitive, no divine right. If Burns is king, then the king—or Morris, Palzer or Flynn. And that very fact, that they know it is up to them, is the cause of the anguish and grashing of Johnson heard about the Burns challenge, but he does not think he is serious. It stands to reason that he is so serious, chance is so great. The难度 should not be more disastrous to his reputation than one. He would have one chance in one hundred, perhaps, of winning. The little wheeze of his chest end is inducing. Our wounded honor and dignity is sometimes most satisfactorily salved when the old panacea passes around. He can be made to see it that way and thus easily conclude that he has everything to gain in fighting Johnson and nothing to Burns, from his exhibition in Australia, will not make the showing Jeffries will make with Jack Johnson. However, as them are, he remains vulnerable and is fought, hence the thing of as when he cannot be urged. Activity is in Johnson's favor. But, to begin with he simply needs to be able to outperform, but have been done up by men, but it was done by skill. Skill to outpaint Johnson is the only hope. Jack Johnson is beginning to show up in the limelight as a social lion. And he seems to like that kind of thing. When I called on him in this city (Indianapolis, einem Teil der Distinction, congresman or some other dignitary). I should have said that he $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. SEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. 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This prescription comes from a physician who has made a special study of men, and I am convinced it is the surest combination for the cure of deficient manhood and vigor failure ever put together. think I owe it to my fellow man to send me a copy in confidence, so that any man anywhere who is weak and discouraged can receive a copy and drugging himself with harmful patient medicines, secure what I believe is the quietest, restorative, upbuilding, SPOT-TOC-TOC remedy ever devised, and so cure himself in a quiet, quickly. Just drop me a line like this: Robinson, 3831 Luck Building, Detroit Mich., and I will send you a copy of this gentle receipt in a plain ordinary envelope free from charge to great many doctors would charge $3.00 to for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. impressed me as being very young, but over grown. He talked well when he met me, but far out. Once or twice he exceeded his limits out. Once he exceeded his limits in darnily the thing would not have been observed. But I was there to know all about Jack Johnson, even to his unbuttocks, which I presume were hastily put on. But, speaking of his social inclinations, I think Johnson rather likes society. In Amphapolis, however, things were on a slow track. I was not to a misunderstanding between himself and some others when he was here before, that time the boys were bent on doing it. I was not of some kind came about and it was all. In Louisville he struck a better gait. This may be due to the fact that he had been a long-time resident of the city, Mr. A. B. McAfee, of social distinction, saw to it that, in a social way, the champion had every attention. At the age of 18 he spoke a voice spolice of the hospitable city drew the festive board and made merry hours, and speech grew eloquent as the night speed of the train increased. He was as malled hands in pledge of faith, respect and loyalty, as to the lord siege of an ancient demesne. Amid them towering the crowd, he was the man in the Saul—"trulling" because he was who he was. And he was right glad that he went—feeling, as Caesar exclaimed,Teni, Vidi, Vici! In Cincinnati the ice was again broken and Johnson entered on a round of pleasance as we went to Lobey a writer for publication, of that sort. "Wednesday night the Alpha Lodge of Elks gave a banquet in honor of their brother, 'Jack' Johnson, and his wife, Marianne, as dessert. The reception room, where Marianne and Mrs. Johnson were introduced to the members and their wives, after which they adjourned to the banquet hall. An elaborate banquet was served and served by Henry L. Davis. The seven delicious courses were enlivened by sparkling wines, brilliant conversation, the melodious melodies of a select orchestra and the spirit of the crowd. The grandeur of congenial spirits. It was "a feast of reason and flow of soul." Captain Sneed was toastmaster, and after a few minutes he called upon, and in a few sentences, tastefully arranged, conspicuous by the absence of broken English, so essentially a part of the daily newspaper reports of the local press, the language accentuating his gentlemanly bearing and modest demeanor. Mrs. Johnson, in response to a request, acquitted himself with the chosen remarks. His manner, dress and appearance were most prepossessing, and she easily won her way into the hearts of her auditors. "Those who came to soff remained to Mrs. With Mr. Johnson's party also came Mr. Merrill, his announcer, and his brother, James. He and his brother seem destined to be as great a conqueror among the fair sex as his brother 'Jack' is among males. He responded to by Dr. Colley, Hon. Sam B. Hill, F. A. B. Hall and W. P. Dabney. The committee of arrangement, consisting of the chairman, James Toran, secretary, Charles Randolph, and urber; Charles Randolph, John Moses, Jake Smith, Lucien Griffin and Henry L. Davis, formed a feast that would have delighted the guests by providing a work of art when Rome the city of luxury, was mistress of the world. GOOD NEWS FROM JIM JEFFRIES Former Heavyweight Champion Says He Will Try Again lost Burgers CLEVELAND—Jim Jeffries is planning to come back. But the big fellow's system, used by the team ever coming back, differs from the ever coming back list or any other athlete who ever tried to regain, his lost laurels. Jeff is preparing to begin at the beginning himself by fighting his way from the bottom to the top. He has been making his preparations in secret up in the mountains of California, but he received his plans 60 miles north of Manzanillo. Dunn when they were out on the coast. "I am going to fight my way through the white hopes and earn the right to play in the championship or for the championship, Jeff told 'Kilbane and Dunn. "I shall first challenge Car Morris and Jim Jeffries. I intend to go after Al Palzer, whom I consider a harder proposition than either Morris or Stewart. With him out of the field, I will win the winner of the Jack Johnson-Jim Flynn fight, which I am pretty certain will be Flynn. I know I can come back, but I cannot. I am not entitled to another show at Johnson by beating all the other aspirants." PLAY BALL! First Game of Season Among the Big Players in Workout in College "Play ball!" was the welcome sound to the fans of this city and to many of the staid old conservatives last Saturday—meaning the season is open and that they can enjoy along that line until the frost is on the pumpkins. The same old enthusiasm is on hand, and more, if anything. It will keep up if the home fellows make use of the new management is very hopeful in view of several new recruits who promise to pan out to the good. Brooklyn was up from the South, where they had been for their tryout last Saturday. They took on the Indians, as the Indianapolis team is known in the parlance of the game. The New York fellows were considered in pretty good shape, owing to their practice under clear skies, and to the sun and sundries of the Celestial regions to such an extent that the rain of forty days and nights came to mind very often, doubtless. Ever old Sol. seems to care for the national game. He absolutely refused to shine during the great auto exhibit, but just as some one said baseball—peaches. Little cool and wet, but the sun did its part. It came right out and This is what was said of the two teams as to their readiness: the first game without having go into their first game without having had the semblance of a trial at team work, hitting and throwing, but Manager Jimmy feels it is just as well to go up against the Indians in a game, and the work the Indians have been able to get has put them in good physical condition. The Brooklyn team, with the age of 18, has two games and two games at Louisville, is in shape for real baseball now, but Manager Jimmy has some young pitchers who have cold weather arms. The Bahlsen team will move to the walkaway. Hunter, Williams and Gagner will start the game at their infeld positions, with Alcock and Wentz alternating. There are two pitchers to be behind the bat and McCarty and Flannagan will get an opportunity to show in the outfield with Woodruff and Hallman. There are two pitchers to be behind that is the hitting ability and the throw- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ability of some of these youngsters and he will give them a test as soon as possible. Lineup and batting order: Indianapolis—Wentz, Alcock, 3b; Woodruff, cf; Hallman, Flannigan, rf; Hunter, 1b; McCarty, rf; Gagnier, rf; Donnelly, cf; Donnelly, rf; Donnelly, c; White, Link, Merz, p. Brooklyn—Moran, rf; Daubert, 1b; Stark, 2b; Northern, cf; Smith, 3b; Daly, rf; Forster, 3b; Phelps, c; Knetzer, Barger, Rucker, p. BURNS CHALLENGES JOHNSON Former Champion Posts $1,000 for a Twenty-Round Battle. CHICAGO—Tommy Burns, former heavyweight champion, from whom Jack Johnson won the title, is out to win. Burns challenged the champion and supported his claim with a $1,000 forfeit, posted with an Alberta sporting editor. Here is the challenge: "Jay Johnson, Chicago — I challenge you for a twenty-round battle to be fought at any place you may name, but I prefer Alberta, on Labor Day. If you win, you will be in July in your fight with Jim Flynn, providing that you sign articles and post a forfeit that if I best Flynn you will agree to meet me. If I best Flynn you will agree to the purse in the Flynn fight that I win. "TOMMY BURNS." Burns' challenge came only after he asked that Johnson did not believe that he (Burns) was serious in his demand to meet the Negro. MEMPHIS, TENN. The Memphis Giants have organized for the season of 1912 with a strong bunch of ball players, headed by Calloway as owner. The Giants are ready for first-class ball games. The Giants will open the season April with the Atlanta Ill, and the Kansas City Royal Giants, of Kansas City, Mo. Headquarters are at 184 Vance avenue, Memphis, the Giants, at 184 Vance avenue, of at least with the Tigers' Baseball Club he desired to take the Giants, as the Giants have the leading ball park for colored players, and to face to the gate, while the other park is a half mile from the car line. The Giants' park is at Fay Avenue and Florida street, the clubs wishing games W. S. I., Umt, 184 Vance avenue, Memphis, Tenn. POLITICAL SITUATION TAKEN FROM "THE BOYS" COMING INTO THEIR OWN. (By J. H. McConico.) Dating back for many years, the dove of peace has hovered over the tents of Shelby County, Tenn., Republicans. This "The Hague" like calm has been brought about by the fact that the BAYER has been stood by and allowed the "Lily Whites" to do as they chose. However, it is a lane that has no end and when the Shelby County Republican Convention assembled at high noon February 14, 1912, the Republicans who knew no race or color, rose up enmasses and overthrew the "Lily White" Yesterday and Now. In by-gone days, the Negro Republicans of Shelby county have represented little more than a band of warring and confusing elements. The Negro wing of the party has been ridden by inscrubulous leaders and have been made the victim of all classes of political tricksters. For the past several years, conditions have been changing and the party has headed by such young men of ability as R. R. Church, Jr., and H. H. Pace, have forged the front and quietly took the reigns in hand. H. H. Pace, cashier of the bank, has been Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks of the World, two years ago organized the Colored Citizens Association, a social and political club. This club, in a measure has been the entering force of the voters, the county have been gathered and set upon their feet. From its incipency, the club opened up a campaign of education and taught the negro voters the sacredness of their work. The negro voters do its work and stir up interest, that in the last municipal election, the records show 5,000 registered negro voters—something before unheard of in the civil war. The cynosious in the ennial candidates' eyes. As usual, the fellow with the olly tongue and saue manners came around to corner and deliver the negro vote by the force of the vote. He and a Pharoah on the throne that did not know Joseph. In the municipal election the negroes made their demands, went on record for clean honest government, and having the balance of power, won out. The negroes having tasted the sweets of united effort, decided to take a little more interest in Republican politics in the county other than furnishing 95 percent of the votes on election day. Accorded to the votes on election day, C. Martin, J. T. Settle, H. H. Pace, R. R. Church, Jr., T. H. Hayes and R. G. Martin, called upon the Hon. L. W. Dutro, postmaster of Memphis and National Boss of the race desired to elect a few representative negroes as delegates to the Republican county and state conventions. They further state that the negroes had been elected to the convention and relegate the whites but simply wanted some representation and consideration. The erstwhile Republican boss informed them that the interest that the race desired not only denied the privilege of serving as a delegate but that he even not appear as a spectator in the convention hall. The negroes decided that if there had not be war, this was a just cause. R. R. Church, Jr., went to the chairman of the Executive Committee and told him that the negroes would elect a solid black delegation. They decided that if there had not be war, this was a just cause. R. R. Church, Jr., went to the chairman of the Executive Committee and told him that the negroes would turn out to the polls 5,000 strong and elect a solid black delegation. He further assured him that he would carry them if he had to defray the expenses. This argument placed matters in a position to be "discussed." Chairman of the negroes would elect a solid black stripe but he was surrounded by an executive committee made up of the post office ring and "Lily Whites" of the first water. The negroes would be satisfied with? Mr. Church informed him that nothing less than five delegates, the secretaryship and representation on all the committees would be accepted, was perfectable to Chairman Trounce and over white Republicans of broad minds. The "Lily Whites," the majority of whom draw their pay from the U. S. Government, could not stand for it. They were unable to be a winnering judge drive the negroes from the party of their fathers. Trickery and Deception. February 12, 1912, dawned as the day to elect delegates to the County Republican Convention. In the precincts where the negroes had the voting strength, the county executive committee, the body of some saloon or grocery store and went through the form of an election. They had their steam roller hidden in the county executive committee, the body of some saloon or grocery store and of delegates. The negroes rulled to the polls and elected their men. Every negro delegate-elect was met in the executive committee and threw out the negro delegates and seated the whites. The negroes knew what was going on and did not get alarmed. Feb. 14, 1912, the day for the appointed hour, more than 660 negroes packed the hall. This was a sight that was never seen in Shelby county before. All of the men were young, well educated, and were aggressive. "Lily Whites" followed by a number of policemen entered the hall. Their leader yelled to the policemen, "Make these Negroes, get back and give the white men back and back and told them that the Negroes here were taxpayers, law-abiding and registered voters, and did not require such methods of handling. They were dealing with the old-time Negro, who could not stand still and look at an officer's club. This was really the new Negro. The Negroes had selected the veteran lawyer, Hon. The Settle, as their floor leader. By the 'Lily' executive committee reported on the roll of delegates. Just as soon as the question was presented to the convention, Mr. Settle arose and attacked the report and examined witnesses or hearing evidence of any kind. His speech was the gem of the convention. When he finished, the votes were on the retreat. The convention reverted to the committee by a ten to one vote. The next move of the gang was to intimidate and coerce the chairman into doing their work. Palling in this, they made an effort to prevent the arrest, form and put one of their clan in his place. This was another move to excite and get the Negroes panic-stricken and be precipitated out of the hall. A lot was taken out, but no one was ground, and after order was restored, the Negroes and Chairman True were still in possession of the convention. The young settled down to business and Hon. Quinn, the well-known white man, was elected permanent chairman. H. H. Pace, one of the leading young men of the Negro race, was elect secretary of the Negro has held office since the Negroes delegates to the Republic State Convention. County before in forty years. The Negroes were given representation on all of the committees, and the following Negro was elected executive committee to the Brown. H. H. Pace, J. T. Settle, T. H. Hayes, H. H. Church, J. B. Footh. Alternates—A. N. Kittrell, John H. Gorman, J. I. C. Martin, R. J. Ryman, J. A. Lidgey. A new county executive committee was formed and the following Negroes appointed as members: T. H. Hayes, W. A. Crawford, J. W. Jordan, J. T. Settle, H. H. Pace, J. W. Jordan, J. T. Settle, B. F. Booth, J. L. Scott. The Lilys Whites met the board and organized a rump convention. Delegates were invited to plan a contesting delegation to the State convention. There they will be met by R. R. Church, Jr., H. H. Pace and J. T. Settle, who has been aroused, and they do not purpose to stop this side of the Chicago meeting. NEGRO AS A FARMER. The census for 1910 shows that there has been a proportionately larger increase in the Negro than in the white farmers in the Southern States. I do not intend to suggest that this fact by Mme. C. J. Walker will open a school where Manicuring, Massaging, Hairdressing and The Mme. C. J. Walker method of growing hair will be taught. A Thorough Course-Competent Teachers. School opens April 15th. Students desire to enter are requested to enroll by April 12th. Special care in securing homes will be given out of town students. Entrance fee $5.00. For calls or write WANTED A A 0.0.0 Organizers for the Afro American Order of Orioles, in every city in the U. S. For information address G. W. BLAND, H. S. P., 1104 Colfax Ave, South Bend, Ind. Mr. Colored Man! Buy farms now. City lots. Lincoln Laundry, Monticello, Ill. apr6 Hotel Dale Cape May, N. J. Special rates for Fall and Winter. 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Ten Nearly Furnished Rooms for gentlemen only. I solicit patronage on merit of goods. Pool and Billiards. 325-327-329 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana Fill with alcohol and lighters MAGIC PATENT APPLIED FOR Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Burning Question The Indianapolis Coal Co. Asks your patronage. Place your order with A Real Coal Company. 10—Big Yards—10 125—Teams—125 Both Phones 1700. Main Office 113 N. Penn. St. ...Unredeemed Diamonds. Of every size and mounted in every style, correctly cut, to suit every purse. BLOOM'S Diamonds make excellent birthday and graduation presents, and as an investment you can not beat the Diamond. They increase in value each year and can always be sold for more than you pay for them. At all prices, $5.00 up to $1,000. 229 East Washington BLOOM'S Telephone Main 251 Call for Muncie Beer "Home Brew" Now on Tap at Most of the Bars in Muncie Muncie Brewing Co. New Phone 200 Old Phone 480 English Woolen Company 107 North Illinois St. Opp. Terminal Station itself is of any great importance. The real significance of this increase in the number and proportion of Negro farmers is that it has gone along with an enormous development of Southern agriculture as a whole. There has been, for example, an increase of $4,043,483,000 in the total values of farm lands and buildings during the last ten years, and an increase of $112,284,000 in the value of farm machinery. The South is spending $45,233,000 more for farm labor and $46,144,000 more for fertilizers in 1910 than it did in 1900. While there has been a very large decrease in the farm acreage in the South, due principally to the fact that hundreds of thousands of acres of mountain, timber and swamp land, reported as farms in 1900 and used to some extent for grazing purposes, were not reported as farms in 1910. At the same time there has been an increase of 24,058,000 acres in the amount of improved land, and an average decrease of from fifteen to thirty acres in the size of farms. The decrease has been fifteen acres for farms in the South Atlantic and thirty for farms in the South Central States. Both these facts indicate a more intensive and higher type of farming; incidate, in short, that farm- 7 ers were putting more labor and more intelligence into the cultivation of the soil in 1910 than they did in 1900. Booker T. Washington in North American Review. INDIAN EXHIBITION GAMES. April 5, 6, 7-Chicago Cubs, at Washington Park. April 9-Cleveland Naps, at Washington Park. "THE TRUE LIGHT" OF THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST. Have you seen THE REPLY Archbishop Evans made to Evangelist W. C. Thompson, of Kansas City, Mo. on the occasion of his retirement, lished in the columns of THE TRUE LIGHT, which is issued at $37 West Forty-first street, New York City, by the True Light Army. This paper is 10 inches wide and is a fine art print of this great reply of Christ's coming, is offered to every Negro Christian who will ask for one, on the condition that they each will promise in his application that he will call the attention of their best neighbors to the publication. This reply is the greatest ever published on the second coming of Christ, and everybody sees it. It is exceedingly wonderful and unique. Archbishop Justus J. Evans, D. G., the author. The human mind can not measure the scope of systematic newspaper advertising. 8 Hand-Embroidered Centerpieces, one lot of lottery Japanese centerpieces 30 inches square. They are slightly soiled. We have marked them down from $3.00 and $3.50 to $1.50. 24 inch Centerpieces, finished with German cluny and Val. laces and inserting. The regular price is 75c. On sale Saturday, while they last, choice 49c. One lot of Dresser Scarfs, 18x45 inches in size. These formerly sold at 50c. Marked for a quick clearance at 89c. Odd Embroidered Scarfs, slightly soiled or mussed. Three sizes in the lot. Some scalloped, others hemstitched. On sale Saturday only at one-fourth less than regular. - Second floor. east aisle. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY Mrs. Minnie Board Tolliver has been visiting friends in Chicago and Kansas City and is now on her way to Fresno, Calif. She regards to all of her Indianapolis friends. Mrs. Geo. A. Sissell, of Cleveland, Ohio is the guest of Mrs. Irene Bagby. Mrs. Louise Craig was called from Chicago, Ill., on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Elwood C. Knox. Rev. Samuel Ferguson and Mr. Geo. I. Ferguson, of Chicago, was as Curtis during the Indiana District M. E. Conference, which was held in Columbus, Ohio, last week. Frank A. B. Hall, detective, of Cincinnati, was in the city Thursday. He came to take less man, who is chased with murder, back to Cincinnati. Mr. Hall is a correspondent of The Freeman. Gethsemane Commandery No. 14, Knight Templars, will hold Easter services at the Presbyterian church, Fourteenth street and Senate avenue, Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. Weaver, pastor. J. W. Dawson, B. C. Rev. H. A. Foreman, of St. Mark M. E. church, Chicago, assigned to Simpson Chapel by the conference at Columbus, preach his first sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Tate goes to Evansville, Ind. SOCIETIES MEET. The second quarterly mass meeting of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary societies of the A. M. E. Zion churches in the Indianapolis district was held at Caldwell Chapel, Thursday, March 28. Mrs. Mary E. Thompson Mrs. Mary E. Rowan presided. Next meeting will be June 24, at St. Mark's Temple. EASTER PROGRAM AT ST. PHILIP P. E. CHURCH. Services at Four P. M. Rev. Lewis Brown, Rector. North West and Walnut Streets. Processional — "Angels, Roll the Rock Away" . . . Flirth Choir. Introductory—"Beyond the Gates of Paradise" Anthem—"Christ Is Risen".....Choir Hymn—"Allaella, Allaella".....Victory Offertery—"At the Cross".....B. Winn Mrs. E. Sykes. Retrocessional—"At the Lamb's High Feast". Dr. Leo. M. Lakas and Choir. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. On Sunday, April 14, the Y. M. C. A. will hold another large public meeting at Mt. %ion Baptist church, at which they will present their views and the membership of the association will turn out in a body headed by their own band, which will make its first appearance in its new uniforms. Everybody is welcome to this meeting—men, women, and children. A special effort is being put forward at this time in the collection of the building fund subscriptions in order that a sufficient amount of money can be set aside for the contracts. All persons whose subscriptions are due and any who can pay their subscriptions in advance are urged to do so. The materials in the work of the committee. PHILLIPS CHAPEL M. E. CHURCH Rev. J. L. Thompson, Pastor: Drake and West Streets. Easter services Sunday. Sermon at 1 o'clock. Baptism at 1 o'clock. Special choir song service at 7:30. Easter social Monday night by White Rose Sunday. JOHN H. SWENEY PASSES AWAY Highly Respected by All. John H Sweeney, one of the best-known and most respected respected zoo animals. In December, Tuesday morning at His home, 1114 Fayette street, after a protracted illness. He FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and new have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non-irritant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaugha Bros. drug store, Phik's Pharmacy, Euroka drug store, Hadley Bros. druggists, Rebt. P. Bliodan, James K Nee, Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Phar- I will not provide any text content. was 67 years old, and came here forty-five years ago from Springfield, Ky. For thirty-five years he was in the employ of the Indianapolis Journal and its successor, the Sweeney. Sweeney was one of the pillars of Bethel A. M. E. church, having been a member and official in it forty years. He was also a member of the Garrett Smith House of Ruth No. 672 and of the Sisters of Charity No. 1. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Iwa Sweeney; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Fisher; of his children, Mr. James House of this city; two sons, Charles and William, of Chicago and Denver, respectively, and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Buckner, of Louisville, and Mrs. Kate Milligan, of Chicago. Smythe officiated at the funeral, which was held at Bethel A. M. E. church. The burial was at Crown Hill cemetery. George C. Hitt, for several years companion of the Journal, where he learned to know. Mr. Sweeney well, paid him a high tribute. MINISTERS APPOINTED Indiana District M. E. Conference Rev. G. C. E. D., D., *Superintendent* Following are the appointments made by the Indiana District Conference, held last week at Columbus, Ohio: Anderson—F. P. Robinson. Bloomington—S. H. Furgerson. Bloomington—S. H. Furgerson. Bloomington—I. A. Barns (sup.) Cannelton and Tell City—H. A. Smith. Chicago, Ill.—(Soot) H. M. Carroll; St. Mark) J. W. Robinson. Coventry—D. H. Purnell. Evansville—H. W. Tate. Greenfield—H. D. Dupee (sup.) Indianapolis—(Barns) T. R. Prentiss; H. Scott) T. T. Carpenter; (Simpson) H. Masonian—H. H. Hinton. Jeffersonville—(Simms) Geo. Hodge (sup.) (Wesley) H. W. Simmons. Madison—E. R. Lewis. Muncor—P. Awer. Newcastle—H. Hinton. Newbury and Rockport—E. W. White (sup.) .North Veron—Chas Jones. Princeton—James Allen. Rushville—W. S. Rollins. Shelbyville—Wesley Singleton. Terre Haute—(Merrills) Wesley Williams (sup.); (Saulters) I. F. White. Watson Circuit—James Bowren. Maysville District—Rey. J. S. Bailey, superintendent. Ames—B. J. Coleman. Aberdeen—Dover, Manchester, O.—Charles Rice. Covington—E. A. White. Cynthiana and Lair—E. A. Driver. Falmouth and Boydville, I. F. Miller. Germantown and North Fork—W. A. Hinton. Louisa. Clay City and Ironton, O.—J. S. Saunders. Mayslick and Plantsville—J. W. White. Maysville—J. L. Franklin. M. Oliver—Mark Hawkins. S. H. Furgerson. Moorefield—H. P. Evans. Orangeburg, Tolesboro and Holly—David McFarland. Portsmouth, C. T. R. Fletcher. Sherburne, C. H. Lee. Sherburne, Tilton and Poplar P. O.—Wm. Miles. Washington—B. J. Ward. Appointments for Ohio, Lexington and Louisville districts will be given, next week. RETURNS HOME. Mr. C. J. Walker, of the Walker Mfg. Co., who left this city last November for a tour of the West and South, in the interest of the business, returned Friday to Missouri to visit the business he visited Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Mississippi. En route he had the pleasure of visiting two strictly Negro towns, Boley, Okla., and Monroe cut short in the South, as the business demanied his attention at home. However, he has many good things to say for the two Negro towns, as they only two towns in the South where a Negro can breathe the breath of freedom. EVANSVILLE IND. Special to THE FREEMAN holds the position of Mrs. Eliza Boyd, is seriously ill at her daughter's home on Soodan avenue. There was quite an excitement at the corner of 8th and Main streets, caused runaway traffic, and the police were running the C. & E. yards, and running over Mrs. Alice White and Mr. Cornelius Cross, both colored, and injuring them, but they will been kicked for some time, but is improving some. Mrs. Jennie Towles is real sick Mr. Hugh Stubbins is suffering serio- tial from a broken arm. Mrs. Bell Donahue is Miss Murtle Lee, of 913 South Governor street, one of our Clark street graduates, is taking the six weeks course in Terry, Haulton, and the other. In the first year he was a Mr. Anna. Mumphrey and Mrs. Marnie Coffee are able to be out again, and are the very picture of health after such severe sickness. It is quite sad to learn that the first year he was a Mr. Marnie, and six dear children, has become insane and has been committed to the insane asylum, leaving the poor children almost motherless. Miss A焦竹山 Chambers and Ollie, who arrived in the home of Mendingr, their spring vacation in Indianapolis and Chicago. The spring vacation for teachers and pupils are down to business until the close of the term in June. Mrs. Chambers has returned to her home in Chicago after a visit, he had a aunt Mrs. Margaret Welch, on Fifth street. There will be a grand Easter Ball given at Evan Hall, April 9th. There are a number of invitations out. Miss Deal Huntley's first visit is looked forward to with great anticipation. Mr. Peter Jones, the murderer of Miss Isabella King, was acquitted Saturday, as her death is thought to be accidental. Mr. A. J. B. of the grand on its day as the U. B. of F. Hall on Canary Street, April 15. The pastor of Bland avenue church has gone to attend conference. There will be a Sunday school rail at Liberty Baptist Church in Eastim Sunday. The public is cordially invited to attend and help the Sunday School. Mr. Mr. Simon Winfrey is still un- able to do it, and in order to give while stacking lumber. When wishing for something to read, get the Freeman It is one of the best colored papers in the United States. Sives accounts of many of our home that they would not have other way hear of. It is a paper that any respectable and well thinking person will appreciate. Something for your visiting friends to read. Miss Tillie Aus- thes is able to be out among her friends after an illness of more than a year. Her brother Mr. Andrew Austin, who has joined the United States army, will soon go to Philip Morris and go to the Kee promises that she, with the assistance of others, will soon be ready to organize the juvenile department of the Household of Ruth and Odd Fellows of the Blanche, who are the parents of the K of P Court of Calanthe Juveniles to send their children to their meetings at her home on orr's avenue, since the weather is opening up. Soon the an- drenars will be in Mr. O. S. on April 9th. All temples and lodges of the U.B. of F. and S. M. T. are cordially invited to come and help them. Re- pendleton is still in a critical condition at St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. Rebecca Dupee's many friends will be glad to know that she is improving nicely and has been with her home as well as her Harrison's Gradney is some to be a carmer Sunday at Liberty Baptist church, and special Easter services will rendered. For Percussion. Bland's home church has gone to Columbus bus. Ohio to attend conference. The missionary society of Bland avenue church met at Mrs. Nannie Men's home in the Nannie Mens left Thursday for Morgan- town for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ponyard, or Mulberry street are the happy parents are a bouncing boy. The mother and son are doing a very good work in the city's school. At the Bell street church for the benefit forty-For employ to sit in the church, on April 15th. The public is cordially invited to attend...We are truly glad to see our people gaining in the church all, as a race, strive to help each other, upwards, but our greatest failure is that we forget our colored brother or sister and run to the other race that is opposing us on every hand, except to re-enter our own race. By this we do not own race. By this we are spending thousands of dollars among the other races that would help our colored enterprises. I believe in the old adage that God help those who help the other race to help them a helping hand...Buy The Freeman from Anna E. Lenox, 1106 South Governor street...The Busy Bee Club of Liberty Baptist church had their annual event at the home of Mrs. Frances Holloway, last week, and quite a delightful time was enjoyed. The club met this week at Mrs. Mattle Potts'. There will be baptisms, Liberty Baptist church on Easter morning, after services, and the Sunday school will also render a program for Easter. the city, the guest of Miss Theresa Holloway...Prof. H. Francis Jones spent Saturday and Sunday in Louisville, Mrs. Bohlente has on the sick, Miss Mattie O'Neal is improving slowly. Rev. P. H. ennedy was called to Terre Haute, Ind., to attend the funeral of his niece...All parents are invited to attend the spring opening at Alves Street School, April 12. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Miss Bohlente Cunningham of Chicago is visiting her mother...The St. Clair Literary and Embroidery Club met at Mrs. Emma Phonder's residence last Monday evening. P. H. Green and Dr. Cravy of Chicago were in the city last week. Miss Florence E. Howard of Lovejoy is improving...Miss Sibil hammonds of Lebanon gave a musical recital last Friday evening. P. H. Green and Dr. Cravy of Chicago Turner and Miss Graham were married this week...The members of the Dixie Fashion Plate Company are PINE BLUFF. ARK. Funeral of Dr. Bolden Largely Attended—Educational Concert at St. John's Church—Other LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Special to THE FREEMAN Special for the meetings of the Grandfather Clause League at the First Baptist church every Tuesday night are proving very beneficial. For the first time since they began some ago ladies were permitted Tuesday night to attend church on hand. Wesley Chapel church also First Baptist will render special programs Easter Sunday. Dr. G. W. S. Stormy night is being held in Indiana C. Robinson spent a few days at Keokuk last week. Mr. Arnette Boyd, from Washington D. C. is visiting his sister, Mrs. R. O. Coster, and other members of Mrs. R. M. Rider. Bluff is in the city undergoing special treatment. Miss Mary Woolfolk, from Altheimer, is visiting relatives in the city. Miss Mary Woolfolk, from Tecanarka, have moved to the city and are happily domiciled on Pulaski street, near West 20th. Mr. McMillan is in the mother of Mr. Sam Hoover, head at the Marion, is visiting the Hoover family on Spring street. Mrs. J. M. Barr left recently for Waco, Texas, where she is now living. Dr. Duncan, pastor of Wesley Chapel, is on the sick list this week. Mrs. Lottie McBeth, who has spent some time with the family, is the mother of her health is much improved. Most of the churches were rained out Sunday. Call at Foster's drug store for your drugs and take home a city of the Freeman and Mrs. Barr. The mother of Mrs. Georgia Baskin, died Sunday evening about 7 o'clock after a long illness. The funeral arrangements have been made and the funeral will extend our sincerest sympathy to the bereaved family and friends. HENDERSON, KY Political, Social and Personal Items (By La Vetta Jones, 631 St. S.) (By La Vetta Jones, 631 Sixth St.) Special to the FREEMAN. The Henderson county Republican convention convenes at the court house Saturday, April 6, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpuree delegates to the district convention, which convenes on Wednesday. It seems that the Roosevelt forces will control the convention....The Young Men's Business League gave their biblio to the ausephe of the Benevolent Hall, Sunday, March 31. The principal ure of the program was the "mock trial." The big K. of P. Minstrels will play a return engagement at Benevolent Hall after the ausephe of the Christian Court No. 14. K. C. The Business League has selected new quarters at the corner of Alves and Dixon streets. They hope to have it furnished ready for the Thanksgiving celebration. Rebecca Chapter, O. of E. S., held their annual Thanksgiving services at the First Baptist church....The Dunbar Littleton班级 High School held its bi-weekly meeting on March 29. An excellent program was rendered....Miss Mayme E. Clay, one of the most entertaining readers of the race, attended the Olin church Wednesday, April 3....Miss Olivia of Evansville, April 10, spent a few days. the city, the guest of Miss Theresa Hollowell...Prof. H. Francis Jones spent Saturday and Sunday in Louisville...Mrs. H. Francis Jones spent Saturday and Miss Mattle O'Neal is improving slowly. Rev. P. H. ennedy was called to Terre Haute,印, to attend the funeral of his niece, the parents are invited to attend the spring opening at Alves Street School, April 12. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN 713 East Broadway, New York, secured at Millers, Tallest Broadway, Phone Br. 1720L Mrs. Berline Cunningham of Chicago is visiting her mother. The St. Clair Littlest School in Emma Phoner's residence last Monday evening..... Hon. Ed Green and Dr. Carey of Chicago were in the city last week. The school and Miss Frank is improving. Miss Sibil Hammonds of Lebanon gave a musical recital last Friday evening at the opera house..... Mrs. Frank and Miss Frank are married this week. Miss Sibil Hammonds of the Dixie Fashion Plate Company are reporting here for their rehearsal. subscribed to Freeman, who are to stay, so let them know you new. We were pained very much to hear of the death of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman, so let them know you band under the direction of Prof. B. E. Broles is advancing rapidly, as was demonstrated in their concert last Friday evening. Miss Daisy O. Westbrooke, the concert in her usual effective manner. Frank Pardon, the son of Ath. Pardon, has returned from Knoxville College, where he was rendered at all the churches next Sunday. CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Sunday services were grand and were largely attended by the people. The divines did their part in the delivery of their sermonettes, making a very deep impression upon the hearers. The choirs were bright and strong of good music...The town is all adjoined for the needed improvements that are being made in all lines. Property buying seems to be a great feature...We are having great entertainments for the general public in the town. The Warren M. E. church rally, netted $1,157.18. Rev. J. H. Smith, pastor. PENSACOLA. FLA. Special to readers of The Freeman: I regret to say that all local newspaper reporters were recognized at the first colored baseball game which was played here Sunday, March 24, between the Brooklyn Royal Giants, of New York, and the Peninsula Giants, of New York. I regret to say that the local representative of The Freeman was not recognized by the manager, Gold Stucker, of Peninsula, Fla. WALKER W. THOMAS, MARRY! Hundreds of colored men and women willing. Information free. Write today American Directory Company, N1, Dallas, Texas. BUSINESS LOCALS Dr. Oscar W. Langton, dentist, is now ready for business, located over H. L. Sanders' store, 218 Indiana avenue, room 5. Call and see him. The Crisis on sale at the Eureka Drug Store. Furnished rooms, with bath. Ethel Miller, No. 419 Bright street. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. The Crisis on sale at the Eureka Drug Store. WANTED - Active man in each locality. To join this Society. Slick, accident, death benefits. And introduce our Memberships. All or spare time. $50 to $800 a month. No experience needed. Write for plans. Box NC-288, Covington, Ky. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 dollars. Appear in H. C. curated others; will cure you. Address R. P. Blodau, drug-girl, Indianapolis, Ind. For sale by Ferger's drug store Virginia Pharmacy, Haddad Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Haddad Pharmacy bruggists; Robt. P. Blodau, James H. Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy THE WILKERSON HOTEL Phone New 4687. European plan cafe phone. European rates. guests stopping on American plane. Good service, moderate prices. James H. F. Wilkerson, prop., 916 N. Senate at 11am. BOWMAN'S HAIR POMADE. Bowman's Hair Pomade, the wonderful Hair Grower, is now being praised by ladies all over the country (who have been using it for their hair market). The beautiful effect it has upon the hair and the rapid growth is very pleasing to the ladies. Every woman needs to have that stylish look should begin at once and use this pomade. Ask your druggist for it, and if they have not got it, send to our address. Only one size, 50 cents. Sample and circular, buy it. A SUPREME CALL FOR THE RIGHTEOUS. Archbishop Evans, D. G., has made a world-wide call for the True Righteous of the Negro, race through the columns of THE TRUE LIGHT newspaper, publishes the first street, New York. It is a call that purposes any ever made by any representative of God and Christ in the history of the Christian era, or in the history of the world. The true righteous only are the ones in the history of the world for making the call is also made perfectly plain in the publication, and great is the purpose thereof. For further particulars see the paper. It is sent to such on application. When you write it make yourself fully known as to you that you are, or you may not get a copy of it. SPECIAL SALE $3.00 Silk Underakirts, all colors..... $3.50 $12.00 Lovely Net Dresses, made over silk all colors..... $9.00 Eighteen inch Hair Switches..... 75c ALL GOODS PREPAID Chas. H. Higgins Company 250 West 47th St. New York City, N. Y. RENT Your China and Silverware FOR RECEPTIONS, FROM F. P. 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