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The Freeman is read by more than 100,000 Negroes weekly. A hint for advertisers VOL. XXV. NUMBER 22 THE NATION'S CAPITAL ELECTION OF BISHOP THIRKIELD UNIVERSALLY APPROVED WHO WILL BE HOWARD'S NEW HEAD? Testimonial to Capt. Oyster—A Brond Educational Credo - Daney Land Big Position in Zion-To Take Part in the Coming Campaign. Thompson's National News Bureau. All Washington is gratified over the election of Dr. Wilbur P. Thirkild, president of Howard University, as a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. For many months it has been for promotion at the Minneapolis Conference, and his success comes as a happy culmination of a period of service to God and humanity. His election took place on the twenty-fifth day of the month, than the number necessary to a choice. He was a member of the body as a delegate from the Ohio conference, an unusually high compliment to one residing out of the state. He is richly earned, and he has been answered all this week with telegrams and letters of congratulation from friends of both races in all sections of the country. He is not only in the ointment lies the fact that he is a student of the student services as president of Howard University, in which capacity he has given six years of solid achievement. De. his satisfaction felt by reason of his election as president of the trustees of the institution, speaking of the valued labors of Dr. Thirkild, admirably summed up the general feeling in saying: "I have done more for the university in the past four years than has been done in the preceding forty years." In six years the enrollment of students at the university has risen from 800 to 1,400. The number of professors and instructors has been trebled, and a half million of them have been added to the permanent improvement of the institution. Best of all, President Thirkield has been able to move toward the permanent support of Federal funds for the improvement of this enormous obligation insures its future as a national institution. His successors will find the task of supporting the institution more advantage than when he took charge. Dr. Thirkield's life is one long story of devotion to the uplift of the Negro people, native of Ohio, he soon gave up a Chicago University, at Atlanta. Here he founded the Gammon Theological Seminary, and for seventeen years he worked incessant to make that institution the potent force in the community. Since coming to Washington Dr. Thirkield has not confined his labors to Howard University, but has taken an active interest in every movement for the benefit of the community. He directed the directorate of the Young Men's Curriculum Association, and for several years has been second vice president of the organization, counting no sacrifice too great to be considered a sacrifice. He has devoted great concern for the success of Howard and who have commended the effective labors of President Thirkield are Taft, former President Roosevelt, and the former President of the Education Elmer E. Brown and Andrew Carnegie. Dr. Booker T. Washburn became a member of the board of trustees under Dr. Thirkield's administration. The new bishop has been assigned to the episcopal station at New Orleans. He carries with him the best wishes of a grateful people. Howard University's Next President The selection of a new president for Howard University will not be an easy matter. There is no dearth of candidates, to discover from the array of materials that will win of intellectual breadth, moral strength and man of integrity, nonstructive genius and executive ability such as Dr. Thirkield was and what his successor must be, will tax the highest salary of the board of trustees, to which this body has this responsibility, that there will be no inductive haste in filling the vacancy, and the fitness of every candidate will be fully tested before a choice is decided upon. Since the financial future of the university is practically secure, because of the federal support after year, the argument that a man must head the school in order to influence congressional favor becomes less clear, here is a general feeling that the time is approaching when competent colored president for a school must essentially a Negro institution, though it is officially styled as such. Many of the white members of the board and of Congress will be appointed copiah with this idea, and will lend their support to the right colored man brought forward for the position. Friends of the school are taking the country with a fine-tooth comb with the Negro educator who is likely to kill them. Some of those mentioned in this connection are Kelly Miller, George W. Cook Lewis, Moore W. V. Tunnell and E. L. Parks, all members of the present college or members of the present faculty. university; Roscoe Conkling Bruce, assistant superintendent of the Washington schools; Judge Robert H. Terrell, of the University; E. B. DuBois, H. T. Kealing and others. Said a prominent white educator, the head of a leading local college; the head of a man can secure the presidency of Howard University and a colored man ought to have it; but, in order to bring about this result, there must be a formal agreement upon the educational leader who comes nearest to the qualifications demanded by the situation. A long-drawn-out contest, with selfishness at its peak, will mean defeat for the Negro race. The outcome will be watched with interest by our people all over the country. "Boy Scouts" Lining Up. A District League of Boy Scouts is one of the new organizations in process of formation. On Friday evening Charles A. Marshall, who is at the head of the movement, with the Lovejoy School Company and the Lovejoy School Company address at the "Peace" exercises at the Logan School on "The Peace Scout," pointing out the value of the spirit of patriotism that is developed in time of peace—country that the truly Americans to the flag of the flag the first bugle call of war. Mr. Marshall's speech was warmly applauded, and a sufficient number of pledges were secured to guarantee a strong company at the Logan School. The company spoke at every colored school in the northwest and southeast sections of the city, and a district league is practically certain to grow out of his earnest agitation. Drill of the High School Cadets The captains of Companies A, B, C, D, F, and G, respectively, were Arthur C. D. Pierce, G. G. Dyer, Dyer George A. Brown, James A. aJckson, A. Newton and Charles H. Lewis. Testimonial to Captain Oyster. One thousand leading colorful organizers gathered at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church last Wednesday evening to testify their appreciation of the signal services rendered in behalf of the colored schools of Washington have been granted their right to participate in the president of the Board of Education was largely through the active friendship of Captain Oyster that the colored schools of Washington have been granted their right to participate in the support of public education on the basis of population. In the fiscal year of 1911, the colored schools got 34 per cent of the total amount appropriated; the rest of the funds were and the estimates for 1931 call for a sum representing 41 per cent of the total asked for. Because of the aggressive fight for fair play led by Captain Oyster, and because of the identity with which he chose to represent himself, none too good for our children," and his courage in trying to make "the schools of all the children of all the people of the District of Columbia as good as the best in the world," and the public-spirited Mr. H. C. Tyson, conceived the idea of giving the people an opportunity to thus express their gratitude for the unselfish zeal displaced by the protection their most vital interests. The response was spontaneous and hearty. Hon. J. C. Napier, registrar of the treasury, who hurried from Tennessee to be on the scene, presided and spoke earnestly at the addresses meeting. Addresses attesting the grievances colored people for Captain Oyster's generosity were delivered by Rev. Walter H. Brooks and Lawyer W. L. Houston and Mr. James A. Cobb read the resolutions, and Mr. James A. Cobb read the house in praise of the guest of honor. The addresses were unanimously adopted and a copy, elegantly engraved on parchment, was presented to the captain. The document bore the signature of the members of the general committee. Captain Oyster's national credo, which emphasized his belief in the broadest education for all of the people—equal opportunities for white and black, rich and poor, emphasizing national pride, and emphasizing home education for girls, liberal approach for adequate buildings and grounds, higher [Name] MR. OLLIE DEMPSEY ELECTED TO OHIO STATE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. house of the being the principal of them all. Visitors in the city who fail to meet Ollie Dempsey, of Cincinnati, O. one of the best-known business men in the United States. Mr. Dempsey is known from coast to coast not only for his business qualities, but for his square and upright dealings with all mankind. Ollie, as he is better known, is for the present presented in the historical business, being the manager of the Pekin Theater, of this city, which he has successfully conducted for several years. in this time he has been given credit by the performers who have played his saturies for teachers, the application of the merit system impartially, from junior to superintendent, and insisted upon the teaching of true Americanism, which he translated as sincere devotion to the doctrine of the "square deal." Superintendent W. M. Davidson, who was present, made a felicitous speech. Captain Oyster's complimentary reference to Assistant Superintendent Bruce was appended to the echo, attesting the high standing of the real people of the District. The musical and literary program, which was unusually fine, embraced piano solos by L. Chase; a violin solo by Mr. Joseph H. Douglass; a solo, "The Trumpeter," by Dr. C. Sumner Wormley, accompanied by Mr. HarFry Williams; and a recitation by Edward Kipling's "Ballard of the East and West," by Miss Mary Powell Burrill. Washingtonians Busy at Charlotte Washingtonians figured actively in the proceedings of the A. M. E. Zion conference at Charlotte. Besides the electric of Mr. Dancy as secretary of the Church, Hudward Kipling's "Ballard of the East and West," by Miss Mary Powell Burrill. Mr. H. C. Tyson was chairman of the general committee on management, and Dr. G. W. Cabaniss was secretary. A feature of the evening was the presentation to Oyster of Oyster an immense aquifer of American Beauty on the ladies of the District. The graceful speech of presentation was made by Mrs. A. M. Curtis. Mr. Dancy Honored By Zion Conference. Mr. John C. Dancy, former recorder of deeds for the District and sometime collector of customs at Wilmington, N. C., a leader in the Zion A. M. E. Church, will be the guest of honor at Charlotte with the office of secretary of the Church Extension Board, being elected by an overwhelming majority in a large field of candidates. The fundamental development of the church will be Mr. Dancy's aim to plant the abner of Zion in many pioneer fields, and to give the denomination an equipment in church buildings such as it has never had before. It will constantly on the road, and his wide acquaintance with the means and persuasive eloquence, coupled with business sagacity of the keenest type, bespeak for him a brilliant success. He will make his headquarters at the Zion financial department in Philadelphia, and will retain his family home in Washington. Mr. Dancy gave your correspondent a glowing account of the proceedings f the general conference at Charlotte, charlotte's largest session he had yet attended. In all the meetings he had never seen the outcome of a conference more cheerfully accepted, the disappointments leaving fewer sore spots than the disappointments. The failure of the conference elect bishops was due to an unbreakable deadlock over ambitious candidates, and the postponement until 1916 was decided to avoid a way out of an embarrassing situation. The nominal side of the arrangement appealed to those of the church who wish to put every available dollar on the debts that the church's principal institutions of learning have, it is believed, there will be no appreciable opposition to the election of four bishops and a general enlargement of the church's work, which will be made more certain by the $20,000 on the salaries that would have come to the two bishops, had they elect the six year. Dr. Jackson's reelection in his year. Dr. Jackson's reelection is financial success by the ne financial success of the ne financial success. house of being the prince of them all. Visitors in the city who fail to meet Ollie Dempsey miss a rare treat. Being a man of large physique, with a dignified demeanor, he commands the respect of all who make his acquaintance. Mr. Dempsey has never taken a very active interest in politics, but this year he has been elected as a delegate to the Republican state convention that meets June 3 at Columbus, O. The election was unsolicited on the part of Mr. Dempsey and was the result of the activity of his many friends, both white and colored, which the revenues of the church will be largely increased during the coming quadrennium. Dr. Jackson, who led at all in the balletting for bishop, is certain to be elected by acclamation in 1916. Mr. Dempsey, in the work, Mr. Dancy will take an active part in the impending presidential campaign He is an ardent supporter of Colonel Roosevelt, and in the event of the nomination, he will cage next month, it is probable that Mr Dancy will be asked to assume the leadership of the colored forces in the field. Washingtonians Busy at Charlotte Washingtonians Busy at Charlotte. Washingtonians figured actively in the election of Mr. Dancy as secretary of the mission at Charlotte. Besides the election of Mr. Dancy as secretary of the Church Extension Board, Mrs. Ida V. Smith, the widow of the late Bishop Smith, was named the president of Hope and Foreign Missionary Society, by Alexander Walters was retained in charge of the Washington District, and will attend the Washington District and will Clinton in the work in Africa and the United States. S. L. Corrothers, made an excellent run for the bishopric, and Rev. C. C. Alleyev strong support for editor of the Star of Zion in the election of re-elected president of the Layman's organization Miss Sarah J. Janifer retired as secretary of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, after long and satisfactory conference of 1916 goes to Louisville, Ky. BLOOMINGTON, IL Miss Alverta Duff entertained Saturday morning with a four-course breakfast, in honor of the Misses Jessie Jordan, and inducted Browne of Clanua, who are guests at the Tale following ladies were present. Mrs Major Casey, Misses M. Harris, Mabelle Hawkins, Blanche Hongland, Marjorie E. Smart and Lorna Walker. ...Messes, Claudia Champa, Misses J. Walker, the audiences of Champaul, attended the dance given by the Royal Entertainers. ...R. Rhodes and Warren, the Tuskegee Students, at the Grand Theater at Danvers Tuesday. ...Messes, the audiences ...Mr. and Mrs. J. Stearles, proud parents of an eight-pound boy. ...Harry Lewis and Mr. Ganaway were in town on en route to Indianapolis, Ind. ...Mr. John Moseley, of Pontiac, came to the city Sunday in his new Ford car. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. There was a lawn social and an old-time barbecue given last week at Mrs Gordon's, 42 North Hickory street. Mr. Spencer Jason urmished the music. A delightful show and a dance and Mrs. Wright will depart Sunday for Dayton, O. to visit friends and relatives... Rev. John Brown, of Danville, is pastorizing at the Free Will Baptist church, sity and Wright... Mrs. Long, on Tremont street, is improving very nicely. Mr. C. C. Scott, Miss Mildred Brown, Missope and Charles McConnell were entertained in Bloomington last week by The Reverend Robert also an informal dance... Miss Jessie Jordan returned Wednesday. May 22 from visiting Miss Leora Walker. The Reverend Robert also a silver lambs at Urban II I am at斯威. They wish to thank everybody for coming out. TAKE THE ENTIRE SERIES FROM THE AMERICAN GIANTS Annual Sermon Preached to Famous 8th Regiment by Dr. W. D. Cook, at Quinn Chapel—Dr. Dan Williams Severs Connection with Provident Hospital (By Cary B. Lewis. CHICAGO, Ill., May 28. "Rube" Foster, of the American Giants, is the happiest man in Chicago. He has succeeded in accomplishing his aim; that was to every game played against the Royal Giants of his team. He did a good warrior did with almost perfect ease and to the entire satisfaction of the fans and his friend, Mr. Schorling, who believes in the American team, colored aggregation in America. The American Giants won six straight games. The attendance at each game was very good and the two Sunday games were Giants Win Six Straights. Giants Win Six Straights. The winning of the colored championship, first game, 8 to 3, Dougherty pitching, second, 0, Wickery pitching; third, 4 to 1, Foster pitching; fourth, 12 to 6, Gatewood pitching; fifth, 10 to 2, Lindsey pitching; sixth, 5 to 2, Foster pitching. It pleased him in the box again, and he succeeded in winning two of the six games played. He showed that he possessed old-time fire and vim, and is still honored as the greatest pitcher of the race. It was his masterly twirling, knowledge of the game, artist as a ball player, that was responsible for his Double Header. On last Sunday a magnificent crowd was present at the double header, and the famous Giants won both, playing against the Packers. The boxes were filled with many of Chicago's popular ladies, who were charmingly dressed, their beautiful hats being the attraction of the spectators. For still another reason, the Sunday is an event among Chicago people. Barbor a Star. Many fine plays were made by "our boys". Barbor starred for the winners. He played from Pierce to Barbor caused double play from Pierce to Barbor caused fans to rise with a tumultuous yell. The score for the first game: Amer. Giants.....1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 *-5 Red Giants.....1 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 *-5 Two-base hits—Duncan, Hardy, Brown. Double plays—Pierce to Barbor; Brown to Robinson; Earl to Johnson. Struck at Barbor. Goodgame. 2 buses on balls—Offoster. Goodgame. 6. Umpire—Goockel. Time—1:40. The second game on Sunday was with the West Ends. The white boys took a three score win to score, but in the inning. This displaced Wickwarver very much, and made the team get down to work, and in the same inning the Giants made three scores. For five innings, the fourth score was to score, but in the inning the Giants warmed up and brought in two scores. In the same play, some very sensational playing was done. In the seventh inning the Giants scored again and the visitors never saw it. Again, again. Night! night at the end made three-figure. The fans went into ectasy. Wickwarver struck out four men. The score: American Giants.....3 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 0 *-5 American Giants... 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 * - 6 West Ends... 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * - 6 Three-base hits: Pierce. Struck out - Bases by Aldous, 4. Bases on balls: Off Wickweaver, 4. Off Aldous, 3. Hit by pitcher: By Aldous. 1. Umpire: Goeckel. Time: 2:00. Giants' Tour. The American Giants will play the Indianapolis A. B. C.'s Monday and Tuesday, June 9 and 4, at Indianapolis, Indiana, and June 10, at Indianapolis, Indiana, Ind. to play the Spruels, June 5, 6, 7 and 8. June 9 they jump to Chicago or one game with the Gunthers. Leavitt, Nick, Lick, Ind. to play the Pluto for a series of games, the dates being June 12, 12, 13 and 14. June 16 and 17. French Lick Plutos. June 18, 19, 20 and 21 they will be in Chicago. Lick, Ind. to play Mills' great aggregation of baseball apostles. The St. Louis team is one of the strongest in the country. The eyes of the baseball world are on the boys who pitched for the Chicago Giants who pitched for the Chicago Giants year, and who has had a remarkable year this season, will be seen in St. Louis uniform. Pryor, who was with the American Giants, the dandy dresser, are with the St. Louis team. The fans of St. Louis claim they have the best team of the two and are going to wrest the championship champions, admits that his opponents are great players, and the team has been materially strengthened since last year, but when the fireworks start they will be deceived. The fans will see some of the most strategic baseball ever witnessed in a struggle for supremacy. Sunday, at Schorling's Park, the New Chicago Giants will play a game against the Royal Giants. Frank Landel has secured most of the players of last season and the boys have been practicing on the field. He promised on next Sunday. The Chicago have a great number of admirers here, and also the Royals, and a good crowd witness the battle. At this writing little is known of the players or batteries. Violinist Home Prof. Kemper Herrald, one of the most popular young men of Chicago, a music clan of ability and a violinist of quality, will arrive in the city Saturday of this week from Atlanta Baptist College, where he has had charge of the musical department. He will be given a stag on Saturday night at the home of his brother Robert, and he, with Ferd Barnett, will give the 'son of Chicago' a royal time. On this occasion he will be given a stag at Lewis, and a number of other young men of the city will be present to speak, eat and sing. It was through the kindly interest of Madame Hackley that Mr. Hertz secured the place at the Atlanta Baptist college, where he has been a great success. George W. Ellis at A. M. E. Conference. Locals. Rev. Reverdy Ranson was in the city a few days, this week. He delivered two lectures last Sunday in this city. In the morning he met with the M. Church and at night at Institutional. Both churches were packed to hear him. His sermons were brilliant, profound and Christian spirit. It was announced that Rev. Reverdy Ranson, the editor of the A. M. E. Review. In the turn that distinguished divine will, it is said, move to Nashville, where the Review is published. Thursday of this week, Decoration Day, the Eighth Regiment will participate in the Decoration Day parade. The Uniform Rank of the Vibias, and Odd Fellows will also march in the parade. This will be the first time that such organizations have taken part in parade, and they are expected to make splendid displays. Colonel Marshall stated to the regiment's constituent that on June 18 the annual military ball of the regiment will be given at the regiment's Armory. Preparations will be made for the delegates to the National Republican convention. The local Negro Business League held a meeting last week at the headquarters of the Y. M. C. A. The Royal Life Charter The Seven Royal Paragraphs Of the Holy United Elect, of the Negro Race, and of Christ that Form the Royal Trust Company Family FOUNDED AND INCORPORATED BY Archbishop Justus J. Evans, D. G. To Rescue and Take Care of the True Righteous and the Negro People in America and in All the World Which Company is already Incorporated, and is to be reincorporated in Thirteen different States and seven Territories, in order to make room for 700,000 Elects for the express Purpose, for which it is, and were Founded, as indicated by the Seven Royal Paragraphs hereinafter outlined, setting forth its true purposes, in life and in the business, it is engaged in, and shall Do To The Glory of God. WHAT ITS NAME IS, AND SEALL BE, IN LIFE The Royal Name of this Company is THE ROYAL TRUST COMPANY, and is called THE TRUE LIGHT OF LIFE; ROYAL LIFE, HOLY UNITED, ROYAL TRUST COMPANY. HOW FORMED AND CREATED ALIVE The True Light of Life, Royal Life, Holy United. Royal Trust Company, is formed, composed and constituted of The True Lovers and The True Lights; The Elects of the Ethiopian and Negro Race, and the Royal Standard Life Members of The Grand Supreme Holy Trinity Association; the Glorious Light of the World Union; United Courts, the King Queen Courts of Glory; the True Light Army; the High Educational College of Glory; Royal Teachers, and Arch-Bullets; together with The Congress of Glory; Form and Do Constitute The Royal Trust Company United Membership, and Royal Family. A copy of this Charter and Deed is Registered, and should be, placed on file, and recorded in the capitals of all Nations, States, and Kingdoms; signed by at least seven of the ruling Members of the Company, in order that all men may see and know the Real Object and True Purposes of the Company, called The Royal Trust Co., formed of the Negro People, which is as signed, and in detail described in the following. SEVEN PARAGRAPHS—RULED BY H. L. K. W. T. M. & J. ARCH. TO WIT: THE ROYAL ADDRESS And Special Notice Given to the True Righteous of the Negro Race of America. BY ARCHBISHOP EVANS, D. G. Greeting! Greeting! Greeting! To all to whom it shall concern, to you, and to each of you, I, Justus J. Evans, D. G., do now again make known unto you, that I saw the Lord descend to the earth from heaven and He stood on the earth before me face to face and talked with me concerning the things whereof I now speak to you; and if any man tells you my testimony is not true, he is a liar, and whosover denies that what I say is TRUE, they are numbered with the damned; and if they continue, they shall be entered into that lake of fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels except they speedily repent. Hear now what I say unto you, and take heed; be not stubborn in heart, nor be slothful in mind, to remain in unbelief; hear what I tell you and live, get understanding before you perish with the wicked. Hear me! Now, listen to what it is, that I now tell you; I am --- 2 WHAT ITS NAME IS, AND SKALL BE, IN LIFE is Company is THE ROYAL TRUST COMPANY, and OLY UNITED, ROYAL TRUST COMPANY. HOW FORMED AND CREATED ALIVE THE GLORIOUS OBJECT OF IT informed by the Lord "that at the time of the end of the reign of the abomination, which maketh desolate, which was set up in the Holy place after the daily sacrifice was taken away," as was spoken to the Prophet Daniel (see Dan. 12:9 to 13) by the Angel of the Lord. There must be a universal REVOLUTION, and "at that same time, the powers of heaven must be shaken," as was told by our Lord unto His early disciples, see Matt. 24:29 and 30, "and then shall All the tribes of the earth mourn," there shall and must be "a time of trouble such as never was since there was a nation," see Dan. 12:1, 2, 3, and at that TIME shall the True Righteous be delivered; the Rolling Stone shall smite the golden image, and all kings shall fall, and a revolution take place in all the churches, and the stars of heaven shall then fall to the earth, see Matt. 24:15, 22, 23, 29 ver.; that is to say, the --- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ministers shall take sides with the unrighteous and the day of vengeance must overtake them; and in order that the True Righteous, the True Elects may escape, a New Church must be formed by order of the Lord, under the Royal leading of Angel Michael, see Dan. 12:1, and this Church under the leadership of Michael shall take over the True Effects, and the True Righteous into it, as a rescue boat takes from a sinking ship the Royal guests that are aboard of that sinking vessel, provided they will heed the warning of the rescuing Crew, called the True Lights, and leave that doomed ship for the Life Boat. Listen now to what I say unto you: "at that time the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall," see Isiah 40:28, 30, 31, and only they that do obey the voice of the Lord, Angel Michael, "they shall have new strength and shall mount up with wings as eagles do. Now, why will you halt between two opinions, but I have told you, get understanding by me. See! A new company of Royal Righteousness must now come into power, as the Lord demands, and for this cause I have made room for Seven hundred thousand True Elects of the True Righteous to come into the Company of Angel Michael; which is known as The Royal Trust Company of the Living God, and of Christ the Lamb; get into this company if you want to tide over the great Day of God's Wrath which is now fully come upon you, or my people in all the world. Make haste; if you will be delivered. See Isa. 28:38 ver. 1, 2, 5, 6, 17, 18, 19 and 20; there is no politician that can do you any good whatever, for their time is out. "The End of the Reign of the abomination" is now come, the end of the thousand [Picture of a man seated in a chair, wearing a dark coat and a white shirt, holding a book in his hands. The background is a plain, dark wall.]] ARCHBISHOP JUSTUS J. EVANS, D. G. The Archbishop, the Founder and the President of the Supreme Church of Glory; and Is the Director General of the True Light Army, Who Called the World-Wide National Negro Convention to Convene in New York, August 4, 1911; to Precede the Women's Convention in Boston, August 12. two hundred and ninety days is at an end, and the thousand three hundred, five and thirty days is now at hand, see Dan. 12:11, 12:12, "Fear God and give Glory unto Him, for the hour (time) of His Judgment is come"; Rev. 11:15, and Rev. 14:6, 7. There must now be gathered out of His Kingdom all things that offend, and all that they do iniquity, see Matt. 13:40 to 43; and Matt. 24:31; then hear me! 700,000 of the best of Men and Women of the Negro Race may have a Royal Life membership in this Royal Company, in life-saving, if they will heed the call I now make; every one that will, let them each give themselves up to God, to be used as He Wills, and present themselves with their Gifts in cash, to show their will; to create unto the Lord a Treasurer, that there may be meat in His Royal House, for the weary, and the True believers in Christ. See! 700,000 divided into seven Royal folds or Character classes, is the Order of the Formulary of the Elect Company, of the Living God, that they may "work a work in this their day; that the unrighteous will in no-wise believe though I declare to them, in God's Name. See Hab. 1:5. Hurry! Hurry! HURRY!! MURRY!! I say, AWAKE! AWAKE!! AWAKE!! To Create a Capital of Now, get this! Understand what I say! I tell it to you now, that this Royal Co. Association, has already been incorporated by me the second time and it has a sufficient power, Charters and a system to gather, hold together, and control for its purposes more than a hundred million dollars; and ways to be able to create and control a Capital of one billion and seven hundred million dollars; and we are now also planned to extend the Royal corporation into thirteen (13) different States, and seven Territories, and for this cause we will Now welcome seven hundred thousand More Elect members of the Negro race to a Royal life membership of the corporation, provided, however, they will Now act Quickly and do exactly as I say do, as the Architect-Constructor, and Master-Builder with the Lord in this Royal Company; some may think it is possible for us to be hindered and defeated in our Glorious Undertaking, but I tell you, Nay! I know more than all the men in the World; I know how to defeat them in every act that they may put forth to defeat God, and, in the Thing I am now commanded by Him to Do. All I want now is the Strict Obedience of every Soldier and True light, and every True Lover and Saint that joins me in this Royal, True Light Army Royal Trust Company. Mark what I tell you I am Going to Condemn every Negro that Rejects this call I am making and I am going to keep out of this company and every man, that is unfit to be trusted in a work of this kind, and all that make their application for life membership must send their own Volunteer gift, to the treasury fund, in my Name to help defray the total expense, and if they are not made welcome by me after I test them, I will refund their gift to them in full; this Royal Mansion shall not go up by fictitious material, or by a deficient quality of the very kind we seek, to make it Glorious in God's sight; but no worthy man or woman will be rejected in any wise, so let them see it, that they present themselves stripped of every fetter and chain that binds them; for the political parties and wicked powers are going to try to rule the world, all people in it, forever, but GOD says nay! The true righteous shall now rule, forever an dever, at any cost; hurry then! and obey God, or He will turn everyone of you into hell with the devil and his angels; hurry! I say hurry! or you shall sink down in utter despair. Give me the best characters that can be found in the Negro race by August 4th, 1912, or before August the 4th, 1913; and I will do a work with them that has never been done since the world was; and the wrath of God will be stayed off the people, for His hand is now stretched out to destroy. Yea, utterly destroy all the disobedient people, the world over; and He will break up every Church, root and branch, that will not defend the work He has now called His Elects into by me, out of the Ethiopian people, called the Negro Race, which have been rejected by all other races, and relegated to the rear of all goodness; in contempt of their Creator and Reedermer. Therefore, My People, I Charge You Now By the Living God; To get a move on yourselves; and form yourselves in Clubs and troops, and fear not your enemies; for God's way is your only way to escape. Remember My word; As I now tell you, that The people did not call me in to this work, neither has any man Hired me to do it; It is God Almighty Himself that commanded me to set before you this way for your success, and there is no peace or prosperity for you, as a people, and no protection for you, and no deliverance for you; until the True Righteous have been successfully put in the lead in every City and town, and in every Race and nation, the World over; For the Devil's Time is Now out; for proof see Rev. 12:10, 11, 12. Hear what I shall tell you; you must keep the devil's people out of this work, shut him out; allow his and his angels no part with you in this work; form a righteous force; it is not money that you need to qualify you to take the lead in this work; your service, if you are True, is more acceptable to God in this movement, than your money; nevertheless, all of you who have some money of your own, should Give some of it to the cause according as the Lord prosperys you from time to time as an example for all others to go by; this is the day of God's Harvest, and He is now calling for seven hundred thousand (700,000) Negro men and women to enlist in His harvest, and they had better come at His command Now to this Heaven or they shall be made to take their part to Hell; for proof see Matt. 25:31, to 46, lo! I have told you; and the very first set of worthy men or worthy women, in each city and town in America that takes up this work and calling, I am going to put them in power over all the rest in the lead in that city and community, and will help them to defeat their opposer, on every hand; Now see; make your applications to me in writing. With your Gifts, your name written in full and plain, and I will Recognize you; I have placed before you, and this whole race and nation hereby, the seven Ruling Paragraphs in detail Order, showing plainly the Prime Motive, the object, and Royal purpose of this Association, Royal Trust, in order that no man or nation may have an excuse to missknow or to not understand its real purpose; and to show as well, that it is money and people that it is after, of the most and best Quality, in quantities to make it able, First, to help and protect first, each and every True and Righteous Man and Woman that belongs to the Negro race, dwelling in any part of the world, at any cost; as God will, as God orders, and as the Company will forever and ever. Then next, forever also help and defend its True Friends of any other race or nation, supporting the True principles of the Royal Kingdom of God, and of Christ Jesus, the King of Glory, as it pleases and becomes able to do; that no Righteous or Honest man or woman may have any need to despise this Association and perish, as the chief priests and the Jews despised Jesus Christ in His day of Ministry upon this earth, paving out the way of Life Eternal, in the True Light of Life; DAMNED!! therefore, every man IS, and SHALL BE, who seeks to impede the Motive, Royal, of this Church, Company of Christ, the Lord and King of Glory, and Twice Damned is he that hates its name. (Signed) JUSTUS J. EVANS, D.G. President. N. B.-And I have given all of the Negro old leaders a chance and a fair warning, and if they now fail or refuse to take heed, they are shut out of the best gift of God and of Christ, the Lord, to the Negro race. ARCHCHISHP EVANS, D. G. LET 700.000 THE SPIRIT OF GOD, UNITED. Let the Elects know themselves, and the Elects of God understand, as it is written so shall it be; as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the Sons (children) of God. Can there be seven hundred thousand men and women in the Negro race led by the spirit of God? If so, who are they% Where are they? Hear what I say unto you! They that are, and will now be led by the Spirit of God, they, and they only are the sons and daughters of God. And now God calls for seven hundred thousand (700,000 in the Negro (or Ethiopian) race who are now ready and willing to be led by the Royal spirit of God, and of Christ, the Lamb, now. See Romans 8th Chapter, 1, 14. Hear me! O! Negro people! which one of God's spirits are you now led by? or which one will you follow, and are now willing to follow at this time? God has seven spirits in Him, and Christ Jesus has seven spirits in Him, and the same seven spirits that are in the Father are also in His son, the King of Glory. For proof, see Zach. 44:2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 18. Rev. 3:1; Rev. 5.8. And I even I, have these same seven spirits; as it is I have, he that is joined to the Lord is one spirit, as if to say, they are the same spirits; they have the same, the very same, spirits. For proof, see I Cor. 6, 17, 19, 20. This is Great Wisdom I am Now Showing You, who can take it in. I, the writer and architect Builder is Justus J. Evans, D. G. P. S.—Take warning! After the first of July I will call the Unrighteous, if the True Righteous refuse to answer this call, by that date, heartily; as God has commanded, so will I do. I am, J. E. D. G, The True Messenger, to this people of the Negro race of America. 337 West 41st Street, New York City. the writer is the speaker for God JUSTUS J. EVANS, D. G. The Archbishop of the Supreme Church of Glory. pa0NE DOUGLAS, 1846 AUTOMATIC 75:35 El Centro Buffet SHERMAN BLACKWELL, Prop OHABLES SEALS, Mgr. 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Hutehin- Son, a successtul colored business man. of the’ Bath City, took upon himself the great responsibility, of purchasing the Mt. Clemens Hotel, at 48 Welts street, August 24,1906, for the accommodation’ of col- ored people, and he has had a very hard styuggle and the fight of his life in the upbullding of this place for his race ever since he purehased it. In the month of * - a if y oe x > MRS. GEO. I. HUTCHINSON. March, 1907, he hought a 80-foot lot a joining We hotel, and’aoon thereafter. bull 2a bathhouse in ‘connection ‘with the hotel. ane Inetaliod big belier and steam plant aa opened, up the eatnboose. i Bonjunetion ‘with the, hotel. “During. the seison of, 190t Mr. Huteninson was Sligea to haul water from the other bathe rouse Gut uerarthelaes he gave etout Le atte Gee cme sunatacs vcr ais fee aes Rs me Soo, Ne ea = ee fees * ‘See Se Bo Ne G MR. GEO. |. HUTCHINSON. own race, who were thereby cured of all their aciion and’ pains. and ‘went ‘home happy. Having hat such wood success i Gist seven ‘montae ith his ator brise, he decided to drill well for’ him Bait A contract ‘wow entered into. with Bower ‘Bross of Cameron Wr Var dell Fisted amen a bet naa ie une te eons Wiis as good if not the eet minrad water inthits Clement tae ssn or Tans tier he had his own well inataliod, 2686 SRETAN tothe Were oivenr cen eather WICELY FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT Steam Heat Blectric Lights, Hotand Cold Water Mrs. Birdie Elliott Butier Ridgewood Apartment, Building. Apartments Bi aie wis ates Wabash Ave Phono, Calumet 4054 Chicago, Minos P. J. Werveke F. BE. Werveke Werveke Brothers ‘Wrholesaie and Retail Fancy Groceries and Meats RESTAURANT SUPPLIES Phone, Douglas, 273 38 W. Bist St. Chicago, Il Crescent Market, H. WEINSTEIN, Prop. Fancy Native Meats and Fine Groceries Phone Aldine 1774 88-40 W. 85th St. Chicago, I Casabi G. Griffin Expert Pants Maker Chas. Glazebrook 2803 S. State Street Chicago, Ulinois Son of 1909 3,489 mineral baths were Fist to the, poor, suffering humanity of us Tice, who were cured permanently and went home happy and rejoicing. be- cause their good lealth was once more Festored to them. Thus the fear of being Giscriminated against in the matter of hotel _and bath accommodations need not disturb any would-be seeker after health nd recreation, In the fall and winter of 1909 Mr. “Hutchinson installed steam heat in every bedroom and hall in the hotel, and redecorated and refurnished the place throughout with sanitary iron beds in every room. The hotel can accommodate from 40 to 50 persons daily, and from 150 to 200 daily baths can be’ given. ‘The hotel is equipped with hot and cola water, electric lights and electric bell service it each room. “Forty people can be seated at once in its dining room, and first-class senvice is rendered throughout the hotel. apie, resort is well established and has Spread its blessings far and wide. It is @ great race institution and a needed one, Mr. Hutchinson is willing to sell one- half interest in this valuable plant or will Sell all of It. For particulars address George I. Hutchinson, 48° Wells street, Mt. Clem= ens, Mich, VALDOSTA, GA. By Wiltie Frank Willams. Dr. Sutton E. Griggs, of Nashville, Tenn. “financial ‘secretary of the Na: Uonai Baptist convention and an author and orator of ‘national reputation, was in the city for four days last week. “ie flied the pulpit at the Macedonian’ Bap: fist church’ Sunday’ morning “and even- tts. “He also made an excellent address at the same church Monday night, and one at Antioch Baptist Church ‘Tuesday Right. His visit was quite an inspiration to the good people of Valdosta. "He was the guest of Dr. F. J. Carter....--ltev. Pittman, of Arcadia, ‘Fla, spent "last Week in the city. “He 19 an eloquent speaker...-Mr. ahd Mrs. Fred Bowen entertained last Thursday night in honor of Miss Harvey, of McRae, Ga, Quite an enjoyable time was had by the guests. - q;The writer spent last | Sunday in Thomasville. His friends gave him a royal reception... .Quite a crowd went to Tampa on the’ excursion Wednesday Right,...A good sum was raised at the Macedonia rally last Sunday...-Prof. J. M. Dees, of Hamia, spent Saturday’ in the city’ on business... The Moultrie team came over and played the Counts last week ‘The first game Was a tie and the second game was won by the Val- dosta Counts......The Freeman can be found every Saturday at Dockett'’s drug store. “W. F. Williains, agent, corner of May and’ York streets, “The Daylight Corner.” THINK IT OVER. Great friendship in a racial way will be due Mr. Roosevelt or Mr. Taft, or any individual of influence, who will prove the black man’s hope in racial matters. ‘This applies particularly to Mr. Roosevelt, in whom so many Ne- Broes affect to see a second deliverer. He has had opportunity to prove that he was a match for the situation. He knows, and the knowing ones of the Tace Know, that he is as helpless as any one else. If he would be, or can be, an’ Abraham Lincoln, why not bring about a second emancipation— that of the spirit. Let him speak the “Jim Crow” cars out of existence. Clearly, the race question -will not be solved through politics, yet the great leaders could make some show of trying to bring the races nearer together. Let us see; are they doing it? What has Mr. Roosevelt got on Mr. Taft in this matter? Not one thing. ‘They are being hurled along by sentiment in spite of themselves, For their own political good, we ‘think, either do as much as they dare do. ‘Such being the case, it seems folly to prefer Mr. Roosevelt, who is cutting across tradition, dignity and verything else, to land the presi: “dency. It is a great prize, all right; far too great to be the animus of merely personal ambitions, as it cer tainly proves in this case. If the American people ean so easily toss away those things which give sancity to authority, they will rue the day. “A possible variable government is the meanest with its unsettled forms and doubtful issues. We are thinking above the race situation; it is but an incident. We, the race, may rest assured that a government of yariable fundamental policies will be a menace to the Negro race, as long as it is the football of the total white nation. We'd better get a_ninety-nineyear judgment along this line—to be fore Warned is to be forearmed. 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Two years ago, and 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 halt of your life in misery and shame, worry- ing with a man that will not try’ once t please you, cherish or comfort you, and hold a bright light of good moral conduct before his children, by making — home happy. Now, listen? if you have sighed worried, cried and pleaded with him, and to no avail, you pray and let Madame MeNairdee advise you. T know you will never regret it. My husband was a drunk. ard, a run-about and around, a gambler and the most wicked man that our Lord ever let live, until all at once, after read- ing so often of this woman, T took ur courage and. let her hear from me. 0: day, 1 will say it is on a stalr-steps 01 Thies, I have a model man in every. re- spect. I will praise this woman as’ long as T have breath. She made my husban¢ a man, a husband, a gentleman Tam yours in Christ and 8. M. T., MRS. T. GD, ‘Oklahoma, Okla. My Dear Friends: T am now making my own volunteer statement because this lady has caused ae tan Son ea SMT, oenitd ilies as teiteek pea co (koa hs ares be : tse & 3 hes ey tga el to give you my name, but I hope you Know wig. T went with a young man two years and we spat all the time, We were twice engaged and he would dis- appoint. me, ‘until I consulted ‘this won- dertul lady; “Now we are married. “and have been’ for near three years. He is so nice and kind to me, told him a few months ago of this advice and he would not’ gree. with me until he lost, his Job, and then made up his mind, and do you Know that’ my husband’ had ‘one ‘of ‘he best jobs of his life by consulting her. Ne meee ane "y00-Wast Ae Te Gon know, SF “NEE trom you, and 1 vow ys eif_never regret it. T cannot help be- Tieving that she Is sent of God to do just What she is doing, and you never hear Of a thing ugly that she hag done. I Visited her during the K. of P. Supreme Lodge, and T'never met a nicer lady. I ‘amo’ Christian and 4 leader in a good Many chureh clubs. We chatted @ good deal of such things. I find her very en- fertaining. I am, as ever, her friend, MRS. JOSIE T. Mt, Washington, D."C. To Whom It May Concern. 1 have always been one of those that aid not give any thought of this until bout. four years ago f had Aa great trouble and it cost me almost every dime Thad, and my mother asked me one day fo tell some of this trouble to this woman that we fead so. much about in our papers. Mother says, “I feel that she fan heip you.” T had to laugh with tears in my eyes, for I was in jail; then finally T' said, “Suit yourself; anything now, s0 I come clear and get out of here.” ‘She et this woman hear from her and about me. We never can forget what this woman said in reply. She said in sub- stance, “If you will pray and trust God Twill do the rest.” And bless her to-day and forever, I was called to trial, and Gvery witness that could be found spoke in my behalf, and those who did not could fot be found: I was returned to jail twice and then set free. Do you blame me for Saying she is a power unknown, to helr fhose who seck Her aid?” Tam now do: ing business for myself and making good Every month 1 Send her twenty dollars {have done this for four months, and Shall always divide my last dime’ with her. Iam her frlend at all times GA. CAMERON, Jacksonville, Fia, ‘Thousands are flocking to see this won erful lady daily. Her powerful consulta. tion when heeded has sent sunshine t the homes of ail who called. Don't pu OM, but eall at once, if you ‘wish’ to en Soy future happiness.” Don't delay. Hight dnaorsed by. all the — press, teachers preachers, lawyers and doctors, and com Well recommended by four of the leadini lodges, the 8. M. 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Lyons, formerly Register of the Treasury, will go to Chicago from Georgia strong for his former boss, Colonel Roosevelt. The A. M. E. Zion Church General Conference found it impossible to elect a new bishop. The rigid requirement of twenty years’ service and a two- thirds vote practically made a selec- tion prohibitory. Rey. Dr. R. E. Jones will retain his position as editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. He was promi- nently mentioned as a candidate for bishop at Minneapolis at the General Conference of the M. E. church, The colored voters that are tossing up their caps for Roosevelt haven't quite got the nerve to ask him to ex- plain himself on the Negro proposi- tion. Why not? He is loquacious enough about everything else—studi- aaa at. There is an important lesson learned of the recent persistent Roose- yelt victories, and which will call for the activity of the cautious, thoughtful citizens in seeing that it proves un- harmful. Any political move not carefully considered in its relation to the country’s best interest in all ways is a dangerous move. ‘The educational foundation by John D. Rockefeller, endowed with $30,000,- 000, recently appropriated $35,000 for Hampton, Tuskegee and Spellman at Atlanta, Ga., and $9,000 to be used for supervisors of Negro rural schools in Kentucky, North Carolina and Vir- ginia. Nearly $1,000,000 was given away, The South benefited largely. Washington, D. C., is rejoicing this week over its new $100,000 Y. M. C. A. building. Julius Rosenwald gave $25,- 000; John D. Rockefeller gave $25,- 000; the colored residents of Washing- ton subscribed $27,000, of which they paid $24,000. The white Y. M. C. A, paid the balance. W. Sydney Pitt- man, son-inlaw of Dr. Booker T. Washington, was the architect. The building was put up by Negroes. Mound Bayou, Miss., will issue mu- nicipal bonds to the ertent of $300,000 or $400,000 in the near future, the money to be used in making some very much needed improvements. The little town needs sidewalks, lights, water and other facilities. Isaiah T. Montgomery, the founder.of the town was recently in New York for the pur- pose of raising the funds. It is thought that the already flourishing Mound Bayou will take on additional life when the improvements are made. Rev. Dr, Conner has been rewarded for his labor and his patience. The race is not always to the swiftest, but to him that holds out to the end. Dr. Conner has been made bishop in the A. M. E. church along with three other distinguished and deserving men— Drs. Hurst, Chappelle and Jones. We feel to speak of Bishop Conner because of his splendid patience; he waited and kept sweet—did not sour or be- come petulant—but exemplified the Christ spirit in its beautiful humility. Hurrah for Conner! we say, because we can think of nothing better to say. Ope eas eee ‘BISHOP W. P. THIRKIELD. The promotion of Rev. Dr. W. P. ‘Thirkield to bishop in ‘his church proved very gratifying to his many friends. Bishop Thirkield is a white man, but he has been of us so long, as teacher, as preacher, advisor, benefac- tor, friend, that we had begun to think of him as one of us. This may not appear so complimentary, this near race relationship, in an age when Negroes are at a discount. But for that very reason it is an extreme com- pliment. It requires supermen, plus men, to be missionary either at home or abroad. Dr. Thinkield has been the missionary to the Negro race for many years, meaning sacrifice, depri- vation and ostracism to some extent— suffering as we have suffered. He could easily have swung to the white race altogether, since he was godly, learned and respectable; but he was wedded to his “idol.” He stood for Christ; he stood for the human kind, even as Christ stood for the hu- man kind—the great brotherhood with God the common Father. The Negroes, we take it, are proud to know that one that labored with them has won favor in the eyes of the great M. E. Church, that his sole claim to advancement is based on his work among them. This is no mean recognition of the race, since it shows that the church has been mindful of it, feeling that it was worth while. ROOSEVELT’S PRINCIPLES. Nothwithstanding Mr. Roosevelt's recent success, we are yet of the opin- fon that he will not be able to break through the third term tradition. We base our conclusion ou that same, sav- ing, sanity of the conservative forces that have always responded at. the emergency call. These, we take it, are not carried off of their feet by the spectacular moment. _ Anything that takes the nature of an assault on the established and old in government should be viewed with some alarm. Inovations and for good are not the impossible, but the indi- vidual must be exceedingly politically precocious who will add something new by way of governing principles. Anything tending to make society more permanent—stable, enduring— and in the meanwhile, more formida- ble, will be welcomed by a thoughtful people.-The recall of judges is not a tendency of the kind. It is an appeal from wisdom, and to where? In other words, abolish the schools! The init- iative and the referendum is no more or Jess than theories of discredit—re- pudiation of representaitves chosen of the people, by the majority of the people, and because they voiced the views of the people—declaring them either incompetents or traitors. It_ is useless to go into an extended ha- rangne trying to produce fine argu- ment about those vitiating principles. ‘They have no place in the economy of our government, nor have they at any time in any enlightened government, been practiced as they are thought of by Messrs. Roosevelt, et.al Not every judge has been the most upright man. The rule, however, has been that the judge and dignity of his office agreed. He seems to be im- pressed also, as the people are, with that sanctity that attaches the court and its proceedings, and which is right and proper. When the Ameri¢an peo- ple will successfully assault that old- est, most learned and ultra respec- table division of government, it will be an asault on the government's sta- Dility, let it come when it may. DALLAS, TEXAS. The City of Big and Little Ups and Downs and Ins and Outs—Mem- bers of the Race Are Try- ing to Get By. If you can deliver, the goods, it's yours by hard struggles. “this should appeal to the young members of the race. . lustead of being the big-minded one when you have money and the pitiful one when it Is all gone, see that ‘some of these bis windy arguments are cut out of Negro places where business Is being conducted, because’ these tallsfests cause ladies to go by to other places, not so Infected, to fo their trading....Have Roscoe & Davis repair that old furniture of yours. They ‘are located at 703 North Central avenue. -..-Mrs. A. E. Overton, of this city, has fécéntly” feceived a beautiful emerald brooch and earrings set with pearls and sunbursts, sent by her brother, Mr. Wil- lam A. Ellis, who is statiFoned at Ma- nilla,. PT. "She prides these precious gifts highly...-Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lacy Spent several’ days here this week. ‘They reside at Weatherford. ...Many members of the race have misunderstandings about the pay they are to receive for their work by not having agreements before- hand... Over one hundred people helped serve the Ad. Men here last week... Be Sure you are right before you go ‘ahead, is the best advice the reeman can give. jaja ne tubs Fepresenting various, states held their final rally at Mt. Rose Baptist Church. ‘The club of. Delaware won and was crowned Monday night. Mrs. Fre- Gora “Wright won the "gold-headed um- brella. Mesdames M. H. Ciairborne, L. 1. Brown, N. Brown and Lena Miles each Fepresented counties in that state... Miss M. EB, Gordon is at hme after an absence f three weeks....Miss Tillie E. ‘Tapp wn the hat in the centest at the St'James A.M. E. Church rally. A neat sum was realized....Mrs. Mar’ Chureh ‘Terrell wil! lecture at’ St. James A. M. E. Chureh June 3. ‘The jadies’ committee in charge of the affair is planning a great surprise for one and all, You are to Know It all on that night, so dont. fail to be present....Hon. D."M. Mason is Dutlding five tenant houses on his Crow- der and Paris street lots... Messrs. Boyd and ‘Bdarish have purchased an auto car with a seating capacity of fourteen peo- ple, and gave quite a number of patrons and friends a drive over the city Friday night,...The following are the officers of the GRA. Club, with headquarters in this city! "President, Jim Ennix; vice- [residents 1D. "Proemuin eeturer, “Allison Wright; ‘treasurer, Will, Taylor;’ herders, J. Mortis, P. Morris, L. Jeffries, J.B Bright, E. Walker, J. Anderson ;' rollers, Babe ‘Black py aeMackins, Brooks Greene” Steve D. Hicks, jel, and J. Hill; ordermen, N. Sailard, J. Huds 3. Gray, i. G. Grice and W, Jones. An excellent menti was served Sunday night to all members and. visitors after the routine of business was carried out. Spe- cial musie, and Speeches were heard, and new members added....Mrs. Frances A, Sneed, of Austin, atier a three weeks’ visit with her brother, James Johns, and family and other relatives, has returned to her home. While here,” she and Miss Marguerite Bolden, chaperoned an auto- moblie party and viewed the city by night, ‘They were served at Loving’s on Park and Jackson streets. ...Many Dallas _peo- Pie will he iad to learn. of, the ‘where. abouts of Mr. Edgar Ward, our” high School boy who made good at Meharry in his first "year, and {snow preparing himsete for a’ phsistelan. “He is in Winnie peg, Canada. ‘He sends his regards to all friends through the Freeman....A large crowd of our people spent last’ Saturday and Sunday in Galveston seeing the nu- merous sights of that city.....The Austin Reds will play the Black Giants June 8 ‘Ss one 16 oe kaki BATTLE CREEK, MICH. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Our famous policeman, J. W. Patterson, was the capturer of thé two burglars of the West End....Mr. and Mrs. George ‘Taylor, formeriy ‘of Sandusky, Ohio, are comfortably settled in their new home at 287 South Union street. They entertained at 1 o'clock luncheon Sunday. "Covers were laid for elght....Miss Ethel Me- Gruder entertained Miss B. Chase... Miss Edna Bell, of LansFing, is the ex: pected guest of Mise MeGruder. -..Mr. fi Russel and Miss Clarisa Russell, of Chic cago, were Battle Creek visitors’ and the guests of Mrs. M. EB. Sprague, of Hazel street at supper one day this week... ‘Mr. William Griffens and family, of Hazel Street, took a spin to Union ‘City this week,’ They have made several visits to Other towns in their new auto. The ma- chine was a Christmas present to Mr Griffen” from his mother... Miss. Ada Manual, D. Y. S, and Miss “Alice Clark, D. . 8. were in Ann Arbor, Mich., May 23 and'24 to meet the board’ of the D, Y. H. of R. After business was transacted, a reception and ball were given in honor of the ladies. They left Ann Arbor de- Glaring, it to be the only city... -Miss Alice Clarke spent a short time in Lansing last, being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. ‘Henderson... .Miss Ada Manual is in Bay City visiting Miss White. .. Our home talent gives a play entitied “The Country Minister’ at the Phoenix Hall for the Odd Fellows’ Literary Club, on June 6....Don't forget your. items’ for your agent. Phone 2065, J. H. G. Smith. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ee _______________ anal CORT HC ENTUCIOR 6 ABIB AR ere adh “aan Ae ee ee ee ee en eet ae Grim Reaper—Personal and Social News. By Hardin Tolbert, Peoples’ Pharmacy, Both Phones 666. Box 233, Frankfort (Ky.) Special. Et coca ok preeet at the First Baptist Church on peetey night to show re to the noble old Veterans of the civil war’ Ret. W. T. Siivey. preached. an excellent ser: mon, in wich’ he alluded to. the’ surviv- Ore of that great atrugele for ur liberty and the deeds that would never be paid for by. the youth. He laid much ‘stress upon the great necessity that the present bhi introduced by Senator W. 0. Braaiey and signed by President Taft, be re- Spected: “A brief acount was given con: cerning the $250,000 that Congress has Sppropriatea Yor’'a. celebration of. the ffleth anniversary’ of ‘the prowress of the Negroes in America, Louisville is, one of the most desirable place for this ex: Dibition, as it\ls the gateway of the great South,” The ladies of the Hellet Corps were in attendance jn a large body, TA Welcome invitation was extended to these hoble ola soldiers for their valuable Sery= feo in the past. Mr. M. Hi Warrigon, state grand mas- ter of Kentucky, Mosaic Templars of ‘Atnerica, arrived in the elty. Mr. Harrie Son delivered ‘an, Inspiring lecttre at the Hist “apese “Church Stinday” mornin, May: 20. He ‘created a great “interest among our people by urging them to read more Negro literature and keeping up with this, modern age. He told of the Tistory of Mosaic ‘emplars of America in giving. many" reasons. that the peopie Should “patronize organtzationsot. Negro Shans, "Mr Harrison's lecture left san impression upon. the people of this ‘lty, and they will no doubt, throw, dele sup: port to Neato! organizations amd make the Nay for thelr own boys and girls, s0 that When they finish school and are prepared fo enter: the different flelds of enterprise, they may" have equal chances with white boys and gins, ‘Mr. Harrison told. of the progress that. is being made by Our race In‘this and other states, and this fact was Welcome information, t6 our people. Mr, If, K. Hall, state superintendent of the Atlanta’ Mutual Insurance Association, Arrived in the city from Louisville. This company is having a remarkable success Song the line of ebtalning new members Simone our people, Ar. William” ‘Turner, a” \iusting Young’ man, with the agsist: Gnceof the’ prominent’ eltizens, Is “about Peady to leave the city. after ‘mating i Rouse-torhouse canvass. He advocated a Tolley ‘that our people. should read: more Reout the doings of the race and patron: ize cach others in different ways. "He. tz fe voung man who Is up to business and Knows how to get the people, and is al= waye busy. (7 Sr te P Misses Georgia Fleming and Laura &, Chase gaye an exquisite, lawn party at the beautiful Hawhorn Park at Green TH ange number of thelr friends Was presente'and it was a. special affair. Mi chisyed ‘themselves to’ the utmost. Mr. Lee 1. Brown, of Loulsville, editor of the Louicville News and. correspondent for te ‘Freeman, Is becoming one of. the best'known newspaper men in the state Nev Brown ‘is"serving ‘our people ina Zteattnanner, “He is doing all in his fewer Yo. present to, thetn the true ate Which serve as stepping stones {0 the up- Itt of the race. Mp. Drown ‘believes. that tie Young men and women must put an fron ‘grips to the progressive things ‘of the day, ‘to? make us more successful as. a People.” He has the best wishes of the TSenkfort people for his success, and we Welcome him incur city atany’ time. Mrs. Atterline “Stigss, a very respect able citizen, died at. fer residence. on Lewis strect. | Mrs." Stuges” was well known in the city and beloved by many. She had reached the age of seventy years, She ‘leaves. three “sons, ‘three daughters and avhost orf friends {o mourn.” The fhmerat was held atthe, house. Mr. Hugh Rodgers, a worthy young man, died at the age of thirty-thres. At this'ripe age ‘Mr. ‘Kodgers paid the. debt that "We allt must pay’ sooner or’ later Bev, W. it sliver conducted the tunerai Services at the residence in Lengelane avenue, nae Mrs. Catherine’ Morten, a deserving Curistian, answered ‘the “call” of the Ale mighty above with a ‘willing spirit, “at the appointed time, when all of her” dus tles had been attended to. “She was sev- tuty years of age. For twenty. years she Stas d‘servant’in the family household. of Mire. Gains. Mre. Gains is among the few white women who doesn't forget the faithful servant, even in death. She was presenta the’ funeral” and. pay” tribute fo this dear old lady. Rev. TAY Thomp= ton condutied the last Titea at the A. At EB" churn Mrs. Irene Canada, @ very estimable wonan, ‘died here at the ‘age of forti= five sears. She only lived two-thirds ut tia, dime allotted ‘to each one by the Ale Inlahty, but she expressed a willingness to enicr the kingtom of heaven, and re: quested. all’ ner children to prepalr. for the everlasting home above, Rev. W. 'T. Silvey conducted the funeral services at the ‘esidence in Lengelane avenue. "The following resolutions were” adopted "Wvhereds,, the all-wise God" has seen fit to take’ from our, midst the. beloved and dearest among us, to. pay" the debt that is-allotted to. all’ to. pay, we may shed many tents and. weep mans” times fot no more shall she" breath that same breath of lite. “Whereas, the will of our heavenly Father has been done in calling the most affectionate to. that. bleséed. home, ‘where She long sought for rest, His will ‘must Be agne’ sooner or tater “Whereas, “we have” met together to aapuZllute to the deceased whe has been Pay ~yp. alee under earth, and for whom called WOR vexpression for our Love, e.gannot TMcmemacr hapds of mercy Jaid ‘upon the: dearest MibycUr, hearts, one ee : ck for her Om we can never paywenek fF, net noble aves Hier presence TA se mot mn ever, and we havel : thing to do, and that is to meet’ Beret ean? ae hewe resolutions were siemed by NW Howard Canada, ‘Miss ‘Cornelius. Canad Mrs. Virginia Bridge and Mrs. Tren Bearman, Mrs, Carrie Riders spent a q Louisville on business. aS dey oad Miss Maude Russel! has been very iif with pneumonia, Gut,is some better. Mr. Oscar Scott, of Indianapolis, spent ‘a few days in the clty. ee Mesers, EJ. Martin, W. C. Crafte D.S. Miller spent a few days in the ae AE. Be - THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL AND cHaAUra:-,._ the last commencement at the Eckstein Norton Institute, as the institution will be merged with’ Lincoln Institute at Simpsonville. All former students and Fraduates are requested to write to Mr. L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut strFeet, ‘correspondent ‘of the Alumni Association, Miss Nora Lewis and Mr. Charles Rich- ardson Were united in marriage by Rev. George Dodd at Green Hill Tuesday even- ing, May 28. Many handsome presents were received by the couple. Prof. L. D. Williams accepted the in- yitation of Professor Burns to go _ to ‘Lancaster and present the diplomas to the graduates of the [public ‘schools, ‘The Normal baseball team, under the management of Prof, H. C. ftussell, was successful in a landslide game with the Paris High School team, the score being 3 to 0. “Nuff sed”; you can’t play ball. ‘The Louisville Cubs might give them a close Tub. eo ‘Mrs. William Turner, of Louisville, after spending a week in the city as the’ guest of her husband, left for her home. Rev. J, W. Williams, Owensboro, was in the clly en route hone. He is one of the most influential ministers in tie state, ee ‘The Kentucky Club Women's Journal made its first appearance this week. It is @ paper that should be well patronized by our people throughout the state. Mrs. Daisy Saffell is editor, 1013 Clay street, Shelbyville, Ky. Revs J. W. Savall, of King Station, passed through the clty'en Toute to El: ington. aes Mr. Wm. IL Baxter, correspondent to the reeman at Shelbyville, has accepted a position as advance agent for the Epli Williams Famous ‘Troubadours. He joined the company at Charleston, W. Va. _ Mr. Baxter is one of those energetic’ Ken tuckians who makes good wherever he casts his lot) Lawyer N. BR. Harper's “Tallaboo” Dramatic Company presenting the only Negro melodrama on the American stage will play here at the Capital Theater on June 11. Tickets will be on sale at the box office at $1,00, 75¢ and suc. This well-known company has made many big hits in the West and Kast, and” will make a tour of central Kentucky. We wish them much success, Mr. James Frederick left for Mayfield after a few weeks’ stay in the city. Mr. Arthur A. Bethar left for Indian- apolls ‘after spending 4 few months in the city. ee Dr. H, Simons passed through the city from’ Jeffersonville, Ind, A large crowd is expected at the com- mencement of the Normal School and. the Clinton Street High School next week. Senator W. 0. Bradley has made it known that there are some juicy. plums ut the White House for hini, which he will make known through this paper later on in the summer, Mr. Jesse Scott, representing the Free- man at Midway, was the guest of Miss Willie Silvey at’ Normal Heights, where he Was must elated over his visit. Extends a cordial greeting to the minist ers of all denominations to be Of the school for one week, beginning J uly 8 1912) and closing Tuny gt, Eueste the purpose of discussing the following a nd kindred questions: ‘I os: What is the moral condition of the people of your community? Is erim, the increase? If not, what is the cause of its reduction? eon ‘What is the sanitary condition? W hat effort, if any, has been made to prove the sanitary conditions? im. Is the death rate increasing? To what extent do you co-operate with the Civic Improvement Leagues? Has’ settlement work been condueted to any exient In your commun, 4, wi THE fas’ hsm the effect of the t ant ie fat has been the effect of the tem perance organizations, and have operated with them? Sy ies ‘To what extent has the work of the Y. M. C. A. and ¥. W. C. A. been ettecty in your community? Do you approve th em? ve What's the general siness of, the el &y and country school teacher? What hag been the attitude of the d ay-school teacher towards te church Sundnat io: the real religi dition of your people? Revival a moWhat 18 the real religious condition of your people? Revivals, how conductess Revs (Dr. JesceL. Hurbut and Rev. Dri W. 8 Chapman wil be my cones the ‘expository features during conference week. All ministers who tend tending this conference should make {t known at an earely date, addressing the President National Religion ‘Training School, Durham, N. C.. co that reservatios fan be mnade for them. ‘There will be no. charge while in attendance upon thee” ference. ta “fhe Summer School and Chautauqua of the National Religious ‘Training Scho srill open July 3, 1912, and continue for elx weeks. ‘The most complete aka ot up-to-date Summer School for the colored race in the United States. For paint lars and terms address PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD, Durham, x. ¢ EN Ses eae RS Sees eee sete Or eye Meme’ Soy eg SaTg . die . | gaan ee | 4 | S. ea: cee one ~. | ee a Sea | oe ial See | tei eee Sar | Se ee ea... ease e i | im 3 —— ee ae : [Pe Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J. ig agnor otal conto wih iavorg sesh, aor essa eat tinct E. W. DALE, Owner and Proprietor, TAYLOR’S NEW SHAMPOO DRYER ui Hair Straightening Comb The Best in the Worid! Price $1.00. PS oa pre oper! ogee Beret Ping dey Lal Si Roccee eter tls PUTED cat Pees REE Made of copper and brase associated together and cast Into one colid pisee: highly polished at fay ickib inca poe Got aninn a qarama can aboot saapic_ cue Boel ad : Ae oat ivelrer iets | f gala Stag fo geo eis wl HA uu ata ; Piplicagese ss er =-nale Varies oma Y f/ Fill and Light here > _ e i - aN —— > Price of Comb aa and Aleoho! Pr alll » Heater com: SS a 1.50 Tris nosontar Boe TAYLOR'S SPECIAL ALCOHOL MEATER {sth nandiet and most commenter met ot uektag tne ta tec coe es ad at ee aren ae cont Sesion: bot prometse sarah tows of ald "Bile ase, oem Ri oe FREB RIAL Ui roraine te Largest and Most: pomuiate dne of | da Se Hae Coca Becags coe nce Hah Wier Pata eben, !OSPe Agents Wanted = T. W. TAYLOR, Howell, Mich. eis lg’ ploen cation ik a LOUISVILLE THEATERS. By Jas. H. Price. Wainut Street Park Theater. We understand that there is a move- ment on foot to establish a theater on Walnut street near 14th, to provide a place of amusement during the summer months for the colored people of Louls~ ville, It will be conducted by. colored people and for colored people exelusive- ly, and will be conducted on high-class lines, presenting all that is best in vau- deville and first run motion pictures, a show that will be a credit and a pleasure to all, Mr. Joseph Clark, Jr., will have full charge of the booking ‘and the busi- ness end, which Will be a full guarantee of good’ shows at the lowest possible prices, It is the intention to make the prices 10 cents to all, children under 10 Years of aze 5 cents.’ All acts desiring to work, write immediately to J. Clark, Jr., 1818 West Walnut street, See next issue for full particulars of the opening Dill, which will _be June 10, The Ruby Theater. A stellar bill Is presented at the Ruby theater this week, and the patrons are enjoying it immensely. ‘The pictures at this theater are amony the best in the city. Miss Hattie Garland, a newcomer to our city, opens the show, singing three good songs and setting away nice- ly, Emmette Anthony. Star Assassin- ator of the English Language, the next on the bill, does a monologue as good as the best. “His two songs, the best of whieh is “What's What and Who's Who,” are excellently rendered an dhis run- hing exit is exceedingly ludicrous. Miss Elvira Johnson, retained from last week, opens with "Oh, You Circus Day.” This talented young jady uses four songs and makes as many changes, leaving the last for the best, “Lucy Anna Lue.” | Miss Johnson's every appearance is a sixnal Yor uproarious applause. Wilson and Marlow, a neat double, close the bill. ‘The knock-about comedy of Wilson Is keenly in evidence and the whirlwind dancing Of Miss Marlow is apparently enjoyed, Wilson uses “Cavalier Rusti- can Rag” to a decided advantaxe. They closed with a buck dance, and the com- edy infused into this part of the act by Nalini ta a thent. SUMMER EXCURSION! ——T0 THE———_ Coast and the Northwest Hese is the trip of your life. A chance to spend your vacation among .the See for yourself what's in nature. So join WHITE'S personally conducted chicago tne, UUly 14, 1912 Chicago, Mlinois, u y 9 to the Pacific Coast. Stop will be made going as follows: Three days at St. Paul, Minn., to attend the . . National Negro Educational Congress Which Convenes July 15, -1912. ui ROUND TRIP FROM CHICAGO: First Class Sleeper . ... $228.75 Tourist Sleeper . . . . . $195.85 And in the Canadian National Park, the Great Glaciers of the Selkirk Mountains. Traveling in the mountains will be done by daylight A day sail down the Puget Sound (Vancouver-Seat- tle) on one of the Canadian Pacific Coast Steamers, surpassed by none. Spending one day each at Seattle and Tacoma, Wash., and Portland, Oreg. Over the great Mountain Shasti route to San Francisco, California, where a Stop of Sixty Hours will be Made. Return vis. Denver and Rio Grande Ry., passing through the Canyon of the Grand River, Eagie River Canyon, over the Teunemee Pass and through the Hoyal Gore", ae will be made also at Salt Lake City. Denver, Colorado Springs, Kaneas City 6 St Louis. For rates and particulars, write C. T. WHITE 1050 Burnaby St., Vancouver, B. C. R. 8. ABBOTT, 3159 State St., Chicago Representative. THE FREEMAN IN LOUISVILLE. ‘The Indianapolis Freeman ig on sale at the following places: P. C, Martin's, Tenth and Chestnut: Baker's | Barber Shop, Ninth, near Wainut; Jno. Cousins’, Green, near’ First street; Young's Barber Shop.’ near Center and‘ Wainut _ streets ; Clendenning’s Barber Shop, Douglass Building, Bighth and Walnut streets; People’s Drag Store, Twelfth and_ Chest- put Streets, and Leonard Gan's, 3611 Or- Jeans averue. Parkland. ROUTE. SALEM ‘T. WHITNEY, IN THE SOUTH- PRN SMART SET €O.—Howard.Thea- ter, Washington, D. C., week of June 3. PROP. PG. LOWERY'S CO. WITH HAGENBECK-WALLACE SHOWS — West Chester, Pa., June 3; Camden, N. J, 4; Trenton, 5} New Brunswick, 6; Newark, 7-8. . PROF. ROY POPE'S CQ., WITH RING- LING BROS.” CIRCUS—Elmira, N. Y., June 3; Binghamton, 4; Norwich, 53 Rome, 6; Watertown,’ 7: ‘Ogdensburg, 8. WM. McCABE’S GEORGIA’ TROUBA- DOURS—Benedict, Neb., June 3; Shel- by, 4; Rising City, 5; “David City, 6; Valparaiso, 7: Walioo, 8-9. W. UL. HORNE'S CO.) WiTH YOUNG BUFFALO'S WILD WEST AND COL CUMMINS’ FAR EAST CO.—Newark, N. J, June 3; Jersey City, 4; New- burg,’ N._¥., 5; Kingston, 6; ‘Pough- keepsie, 7; Stamford, Conn.; 8. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen’s List. Beeman, Chicken Peat, Ed. F. Benson, Otis. Pitt & Wescott Boston, Shepard ‘Perkins, Daniel Gitaek Weta’: | Basten Youre” Soridge, W. jesse Bawards, Jona Stone, Bakes, Joe Smith, Bod Frasier, Happy Sweatian, W. C. Foster;Samuel —_Scotte, J... Elliott, BJ. Sutton, HJ. Graham, P. 6. Smith, James ruil, DR. Thomas, Kid. Hughes, Atrus Wise, tien, Henderson. Jess Wallburg, Hamay. Haston, Ben Waldon, 0. W. Hamilton, JW. Young, Robert Hull, ban Young, James B. Halloway,C.A. Williams, Alonzo Kraton Harry. Williams, Geo. A. Mobondy, Harvey _ The Great Zigzag Ladies’ List. Brown, Miss Lillian Glover, Miss Mattie Bostwick, Mrs. M-. Haves, Mrs. Bila Pace Mrs: Mariie” James Sisters ‘Crosby. Tohneon, Miss Susie Crampton, Mrs, Pau- Jonnston, Miss line ‘Mabel Crawford, Miss Stewart and Stith Virginia Tansel, Miss Aggie Garrett, Miss Early Webb, Mise Ella "VAR e Rate Shy I Fp 0 GR) 5} s as E Se GZ Poe (Ue Hy Y oa ba i) Sere SS env PS ee | A bac ae “| we od iy fe i Ne OS.\) <a r nt Cae Reet S E; se Saas Bee Gee ( a RC BucKne B Kem . g ee Ciemo making it all right|tistie standpoint of view, the Crown | aa cee blessed in'showing us’ seal colored ‘artis « te at ail times, and°the Grown patrons cs ‘ Motely are in, their second |always' feel” save In going worthy ese } viste Theater, Richmond, Va. | that they” will alwase nee Sots GON wet ie pee Dest artists'in the thestrical Prneesiont uncon. Sumit a dhe Cromer, Johnson, Smith and Johnson. a this week. Headlined the bill and handed out : rh clean, entertaining act from start . man is now, pléving a twol finish. “Be: Bil” Jonnson ts 2° dev: neat at the Twelfth Avenel singing gomedian who needs ‘ho {at Seater, Nashville, ‘Tenn. cork on his face to make one laugh an i sosene todo ‘funny’ things "and sey ae Se that droll comedian, _this| favinies S Twelfth Avenue Theater in Miss Johnson is a pretty soubret. Ne : ance te at only haz she appearance, bat bitty eee well, "Her, song "Want Some tev Watts, singing, dancing| Sometimes,” ‘was areal it” Mr. Si tists, are at_the Crown lis a pleasing ‘straight mam ang this ns ith, this ‘week of “aftists Kinow thelr, business ‘and “d ss detiver the gods Larking and Miss Jennie| “their songs are original and new. XM fer," Indianapolis, this | writers with. a reputation. And each the Friters “with = reputation. And each ¢ De Wayman Niles, that great contor- pais, is creating much sensation tn the wes OS, With MeCabe's Greater Georgia Fentadours. among the eallers at” the Freeman ceeis ‘weele were Jolly John Larkins (EP Line Pearl, also Claybrook, Miller iii Cuybrook. Thornton and Long closed a very suc- cet eae Mt, the olobe. Theater Nor- fuk Va, May 24. Opened at the Ohio, Emil, Ky, May 27. parton and, Watts, well-known perform- en, sjent a fev pleasant moments at the Femur office this week. “They are play- Eettiue Crown Garden. You yay now write It Billy Nichols, mucet He says it 18 quite thme some: Ging kood should fail his way. At the thon Pieater, Indianapolis, ever Slim Mason and Mr, Charles were the guests of Mrs, Crosby last week TGandwkt, Ohio. Mason and” Wilson fein lanain, Olto, this week. me celebrated Leon, magician and ven- wince after a suecess In Chicago, Will Genin Pitsburg, Pa., week Of June 3, wit Philadelphia to follow. Regards to ay frends PA. Venable of the Ringling Bros, ures Taunt, says that the members of Gund, express | sincere" FeRrets to frot, ic Roy Pope, director, owing (0 the ba = matiier Russell Smilh, who was with the Musical Borns inthe West, has re- imal ladmnapolis, his heme. He tire suck at Sit Enke City, Utah, He Ok A SE eee Miss Mabel Whitman gays that Miss Rirde Butler, of 2728 Wabash street, “hieago, has Just such. a home for. the prifesiin as Mrs, Luey Vandyke, of In- Ghinagolls, "hes. She looks after” your Miss Dorhie Styles, after having been two weeks in Norfoik, Va. is now in Newport News, Va.,_ spending a few days with fer moter. “She will be out soon with anew act. ‘The team name will be Perkins and Styles. Upton Willams and wife, Carrie Wil- liars, closed with J.C. O'BHen's Georgia Muir's and) are ‘now at their home. ‘They will Mot work any more until the cresing of the 1918 season. ‘They are re~ NGnins an acrobatic turn, which will tev great novelty on any stage. Address, HOON Kaufman street, Ennis, Texas. Ciarenee Powell, finest of the mono- logists. IS in Orange, N. J. this week, He takes It as a great compliment that Mayor Shank asked him, to rid’ in the junicipal parade the week he was In i Ganipolis.”” ‘The mayor thought well of Powell In lls speech at the Union The- ater, le invited Powell to be one in. the fone Ile complimented the show, wich was made up. of the Whitman Sis: ‘em, Clirence Powell, Billy Nichols and ‘ie Whitman Sisters "Pleks, Sammie and ron, CROWN GARDEN. People who could, and wanted to, be tuetained received’ thelr money's worth Mocay night at the Crown. ‘The show ered was very clean and clever. ‘The management seems to have a little trouble X the way of acts disappointing on Mon- Gy, thus making tim put on other acts Bit booked to appear. Nevertheless, the Grown oiters ite patrons thelr” money's worth each week. In fact, from an ar- “4 on fe \ Maus / . | fs SEES ¥ Eo A % ey 2 4 a ¢ : a | NONE Sage ya <4 ee | as a a ee 5 yo aes | ea ‘. 5 aie hohe * ie ae hea be 4 mt ay bs i fe ¢ ia ie a ee fh cee a ee Ae LR ae oo Ress eae ise tied” foe re - 4 Meee ‘aes Re Pe a Berns pees Meo SS eos 7 3 BURTON & WATTS. CROWN GARDEN. Maaaad tn seein sin teak opie canine blessed in showing us reai colored artists ‘at all times, and the Crown patrons can always feel safe in going to the Crown that they will always see some of the best artists in the theatrical profession. Johnson, Smith and Johnson. Headlined the bill and handed out a clean, entertaining act from start to finish. Mr. Billy Johnson is a clever singing comedian who needs no burat cork on his face to make one laugh and to do funny things and say humorous sayings. Miss Johnson is a pretty soubret. Not only has she appearance, but ability as well. Her song, “I Want Some Loving Sometimes,” was a real hit. Mr. Smith Js a pleasing straight man, ‘and this trio of artists Know their business and do deliver the goods. ‘Their songs are original and new. Mr. Johnson and Mr. Smith are both song writers with a reputation. And each of their numbers brought forth applause to such an extent that they were forced to bow and take encores, doing the singing of most of their songs. Mr. Smith pr-e sided at the plano. ‘This act is full of ginger from start to finish; no dull mo- ments; clean and some class. Burton and Watts. Received their share of: applause. Mr. Watts is a home boy, and he has shown to us that Indianapolis turns out good comedians, as much so as other good men in different vocations. Burton and Watts offered a Clean talking act different from most acts of that nature. Their speaking lines were bright and filled with humor. Mr. Burton as a straight man proved to be @ real actor—the kind that seems at home In his work. “So natural.” ‘The songs this team sang were pleasing. Mr. Burton's trombone solo was a pleas- ing, surprise. Burton and Watts made good, and that fs all any one can do. Williams and Brown. High-class vocalists have proven that everybody loves good singing. Miss Brown has a sweet, rich soprano voice— the kind that music lovers love to hear. Mr, Williams, who 1s a song writer, is aiso a tenor Soloist. Rance Smith. Filled a disappointment. We have seen Mr, Rance so much in the last few ‘weeks that we can only say he was good. He has played both theaters without leav- ing town. “Rance is a lucky boy. Such artistic bills as the Crown offers show class, The patrons of the Crown camnot help but become intelligent show goers. The Crown orchestra is one of the best I have heard at any colored aa ‘The house of good shows offers the goods. Se eae The Pekin—An Interesting Game of Baseball. ‘The Pekin opened Monday night with a very’ interesting card. In addition to Miss Lucy Shepherd's three excellent num- ders, we have Gardner and Grabam®" in a very clever sketch that gave general satisfaction. ‘The team is well "known here, and” their many friends tendered them @ grand ‘reception. ‘The aet con Sista of Several ood songs, clever dane- ing and a new line of street talk. Miss Tessie Hocker {s attracting large crowds at the matinees. Notes. A very interesting game of ball was played May 27 at the Enterprise Ball Park, the only inclosed bail park in this city owned and operated by colored men. Tt is situated on Spring Grove avenue with a number of the best car tines in she ‘city passing the gate. Tt has avery farge, well-protected grandstand, and is Supplied with bleachers whieh will” seat several thousand. people. ‘The ‘park Is owned by Irving and Hayes. ‘The opening game played on the above date was between a. strong team from Wiiberrorce “Colleze "and the Cineinnatl Browns, a pick of the Douglass School team. ‘A large crowd was in attendance, espe- cially from the vicinity of the Douglass School. ‘The game was full of sensational Plays, both sides being responsible for some’ brillant work. Dudley Todd and Howard Hill served as the battery for the home boys, while Moore and Simpson officiated for _ the visitors. ‘The game resulted In a score of 19 to'9 in favor of the home boys. ‘The Freeman is on sale in Bast St Louis, Til, at the ‘Tennessee barber shop, EE Barnes, proprietor. CINCINNATI, OHIO. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. AND DRAMATIC a — T iasegeoets tc te aun os ani oean ae ss SSH | | ise more’ sloriousty Socythi® Boek, a Bg as | |Kess Is proud oF the resegtion of ee oe Et Ba) Soke In her song, “Kentucky Eyes,” si Bhi weaves, abit gee” 1d Senta Be | cnicnso ||scms® Paseo ca ole” Rentual \ ae Mabel and the Picks’ suasite Soo Pw plause, all Rentacky wees ece : BEKLY || timmotising ace "R” aneisty aon | ‘m Ww all_taking part in the chorus. = , =) R nla weakened ME hs 8 ee tals weal eee . i LY Sd EVEN fe ee io oa so eo fA) If Sie 8 3- CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW | By Sylvester Russell William “Bojangles” Robinson, Fid- dler and Shelton and Lizzie Hart at the Grand, ‘The New Grand Theater took a new and Worthy aspect in the discovery, that a heavy bill, ‘of good colored. performers not only draws out the colored people, but draws the whites as well, and Man- ager Duke Brennan will de able to book the strong colored acts for a return en- Sugement quite often. While Fiddler and Shelton were the highest quality of an act on. the bill, William (Bojangles), Robin- Son, formerly of Copper and obinson, a most” talented comedian, mimle~ and dancer, was the heaviest laugh producer of the evening, and iis specialty: stood out &nd took the highest rank in artistic. skill throughout, If Isiddier and ‘Sheiton are Anvtiing, they are artists of the highest rank. Harry’ Fiddler scored in his Chi- nese specialty, which is second to none, and lube Shelton appeared to, a. better Advantage than ever before at the Grand, and his work at the plano was a finished art. seldom excelled. Iazsle Hart made her rst appearance at ‘this house, “and her sweet dramatic Soprano vole’ won immediate favor’ and Fepeated encores to which she responded. Of the white acts, Wldridge and Barlow in point of merit, "and Innis and Ryan showed ‘off the natural cleverness of a falented woman. retained Cook and. Stephens, who made a hit and Davis and Walker, who were moved up to. second place.” The white acts were Lay and Benjamin, good acro- \bats; Dean’ and Price. in a clever col- lege ‘sketch, and Gus Henderson, a. clever eee who did a rope-bounding act. String Beans Creates a Riot at the Monogram—The Russells’ Re- turn Popular. It we are to live forever in Ethopia, {let us live by all means In the Monogram: String Beans (Butler May) stretched forth hie hand again last Monday evening i3 the same old Way, and created a riot be fore. i Tull house, ‘at each performance, Which he drew on his past and present popularity. His wife, Mrs. May, was at her best, and Beans’ himself, Who Js. a | ood "natural comedian, scored, ‘as. ustial |Gn'“his sareastie humor and. played the plano with much natural. ability. [P'The Russels were altogether successful [in their wellcknown specialty with the [newly added jokes, and. thelr abflity as |fun makers was as captivating as ever. Green, Pugh and Green made thelr first appearance in Chicago and recelved a fair imount of approval for what. merit. pro- ple could see In-a. sketch with a minstrel Beene. Mrs. Green, who Is quite pretty, |sang well the boy was a clever dancer, jand could’ be taught to be @ good come. dian ‘and. artist... Mr. Green's: work was |fair, but some of the minstrel jokes were the’ limit, but appeat ‘to a. colored audi- ence of domestic relationship. Bloise Johnson in love songs completed the bill,” There Is every. evidence. that String Beans will continue to crowd the house. ie “Cured,” a Photo Play on Conceit at “the Phoenix. ‘There was a comedy 0 neonceit at this “house wihieh served well. for its patrons, “The Paraehute Maker" and Mates Interception” made a. fine va- riety in the picture line. J. H. Mead: ow, a baritone with a sweet voice, sang the Tiustrated songs, “Erskine Jackson, Blanche Logan and Charles Mitchell are the musicians Poe's “The Raven” Thrills at the Merit. Edgar Allen Poe's “The Raven,” if a [name is of any value, drew a full house thraug the evening at the Merit, which now has the Thirty-fifth street district converted to its line of pleasure, “Hurry Tohnson, cornetist, who” played “solos, and who is late of the Pekin theater, 4s Aynew member of the litte orchestra, Chicago Stage Notes. “The Watermelon Trust.” with Allen and ‘Patterson and the Misses Coates and Grundy, played Detroit last week. ‘The Star Quartet is at the American theater this week and their singing has Improved wonderfully. They are "to Gpen on the Butterfield, time June 10, ‘The announcement that Madam Anita Patti Brown had arrived in the city trom a successful tour of Texas, a week ago, is significant. “The famous diva. is. to Eppear at Quinn ‘chapel “on, “next Wednesday evening, the ath inst, "She Will be assisted by’ Cou Ella 8. Smith, pianist_and elocutionist, ‘and ‘the Um: brian Glee, Mandolin and Guitar Club, Pedro 'P. Tinsley will pe the director of the entertainment. which. is under’ the auspices of the Annie Walker Conscience Club, ‘The occasion 1s to be the most noted June concert of the season, ‘The La Verdo Safe, at 3100-2 South State street, is now patronized by many of the very best people in the city. ‘The orchestra and concert soloists are all of a high order and. the service is quick And polite, and an air of culture breathes through the atmosphere, Hugo's Minstrels have sailed for Sid- ney, Australia, I amin receipt of a posi-card pictire of the ship, sent from Honolulu by Charles Ii. Marrs, of the Bra Comedy Four, who are with the company. eee Russell Smith, a young musician, for- metly of the Musical Byrons, pasted through the city en route to Nis home in Indianapolis, Ind, where he. Is to have an operation performed on his nose. ‘Tim Owsley. and wife were In the city last week. We had a very pleasant chat in the lobby of. the: Monozram, and. T Could see that Tim is developing Into & Fel business man. | Sam Arnold left last week for Bowl. ing Green, a to attend the funeral of his father, ‘Tiiford Arnold, which took Place last’ Sunday. ‘Sam's mother and Sister are the other survivors. The Elmwood, newly opened at $142- 44 South State ‘street, 8" a place of beauty and will probably be the most. popular cafe in the city.” The entrance Torthe dining room ts made from. the street. “Last Sunday a large number of people were accommodated. Tt_was the pee eee ak the new cataank a moat AT THE UNION THEATER, INDI- ANAPOLIS. The Whitmans and Picks. ‘The Whitman Sisters and Picks are holding the boards at the Union Theater, their second week, in a most clever man- her. They grow as they stay. It was thought that they had reached their limit the first week: they had just begun. Mabel, Essie and the Picks all have some- thing ‘new and delightful to offer. Bssie is a greater favorite than she was last week. “By request, she sings her last week's song hit, “Honey, You Won't Danes a Soi With Me.” "I spoke of this rendition last week as’ the very height of coon song singing, surpassing the ord!- nary idea. If her rendition was glorious ER. 5 TheNewCrownGarden The House of Good Shows Pes TIM E. OWSLEY, Manager. last Week, it is more so this week, and also more gloriously received. She doubt- less is proud of the reception of her work. In her song, “Kentucky Byes,” "she weaves in a ‘bit of “My Ola Kentucky Home,” being assisted in the chorus by Mabel and the Picks. Judging by the ap. plause, all Kentucky was there. 1 ypnotising Love’ is takingty done, all,taking part in the chorus. Sammie showed up in his trae colors this week—a little actor who is’ no DIXIE THEATRE, BEAUMONT, TEXAS THE RUS*ELL, STOCK CO. opened up the Dixie Theatre with a clean and first class and up- toate vaudovilio, making many big hits with al lato songs and plenty of fun and amusement for both young and old. We offered the first of its kind tu this city. Company: San Hrrell, Joo Thomas, Tom Bates, Misses Stovela Jotinson. Addie Session, ida Hardy; Miss Beulah Ly: ons pianist.” For all information address Curtis Mosby, Mgr. Dixie Theatre, Orleans & Bourl Streets, Beaumont, Tex. ar cm a ou 5 id 40-Performers and Musicians Wanted-40 For the Florida Blossoms Theatrical Company Musicians most double B. & O. ‘This company has a reputation equal, if not superior to any similar show iu Awerien, “Good musicians and perfarmers wishing cmployment for the so asea of 1912-13, can find a reputable show to travel with. [pay what I promise on pay day. Parties Answering thia add. will please state what thoy can do and lowest ealery in Ast iciter, Tse Show will go into rehearsal in Macon, Ga.. July 1, and open July 15. Address PETE WOR- THEY, Owner and Manager Florida Blossoms Co . 610 Fourth St., Macon, Ga. ————— Those 2 Unbleached Eccentrics Cherokee—THORNTON & LONG—Harry Now touring the West in thelr Neat, Clean, Comedy but Classy Act, costumes presentable on tid off the stags. Would like to hear hom ali reliable managers: AGdaese Thornton & Long, OLIO THEATRE, Louisville, Ky. ———$— WORKING STEADY, THANK YOU Doing three great novelty acts, Magician and Ventroloquist. Can be engaged after eight weeks for any part of the country. Address Monogram Theatre, Chicago, Ill. Per. Add. The Freeman, Indianapolis. ESSIE WHITMAN. skeered to act any place. He is full of fun, full of life. He's a good one, Aaron, if he lives, George Walker will live again. “Nut sed.” Mabel presided at the plano this week and accepts a minor role in thelr amus- ing little skit, “The Hotel” She. sup- ports the songs greatly by her zeal and enthusiasm at the instrument. She is the orchestra of the occasion transferred to Wanted for the Union Theatre Wa performers—acts of every description write in. No act too large for our stage. No salary too high if you’ve got the goods. Seating capacity 1,000. Full orchestra. This Theatre backed by a capital of $20,000. Address all mail to BILLY NICHOLS, Manager, The Union Amusement Co. 326 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. ON Bea PEt 2 ta ae URRY MABEL ee eee A i . . . Majestic Theatre, Nashville, Tenn. BABY F. SEALS, Mgr. and Director of Amusement. Leroy White, Bonnie Belle Thomas, Zenobia Jefferson, Viola MeCoy wire for tickets at once. Other performers wishing from four to six weeks, write or wire. Will send tickets to those I know. Address BABY F. SEALS, Mgr. Majestic Theatre, Nashville, Tennessee the stage. She plays her sister Alberta's successful compotitions—“rags" and. sent mental. The sieit Js. full of amusing. sit- tuations and cleverly worked ‘out be. the four. It'is a bit of farce comedy” intro: <a Crimea a Na Gare Yn Les om, 3 eset? es ENS \ f + Wanted, Best Ai ‘s Walnut Street Park Theatre, Fourteenth and Walnut Sts., Louisville, Ky. N Finest theatre of its kind in the country. Playing best vaude iN, first run moving pictures. Opens June 10, 1912, Trap drumn’ + wire. Address . Joseph Clark, Jr., 1313 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Kentucky ducing a well-known hotel of this city. ‘The costuming is bright, attractive and ‘appropriate. ‘Taken as a’ whole, nothing 80 elaborate has been seen here in. this town of good shows. The stage setting fs in ‘keeping—all of this the work of Mabel, a very genius at stagecraft. Essie wears’ a Stunning outfit in the last part that speaks for itself, and looks satisfac: tory to everybody. Billy Nichols Billy Nichols broke the record by tak- ing In two shows last, Sunday evening: He was put on at English’s Opera House between appearances, where he made the same big it before a large audience of white people. “Billy ig in his second Week at the Union, still going great in his inimitable imitations. He made such a hit that the stockhoiders have given him the theater to manage. Nichols has grown chesty.. “The Manager's Office” {sien the door, He promises the best ob- tainable. Claybrook, Miller, Claybrook. ‘ese three people doa neat, refined novelty, musical act’ which also’ includes Some clever dancing nd humorous. talk ‘The cornet work by the two Claybrooks ig pretty and effective; it wins the, ap- plauise. "Mr. Claybrook’ in his solo, “Co- Tumbie." on the instrument proved ‘a vie tuso and was appreciated by the audi- ence as such, Miller is funny in his comedy work and very g00d in his ‘dancing. Marshall and Sanders. This team is young in age and some- what young in the business. It, never- theless, has the idea. Some of the work Is like’ that of the most successful pro- fessional, while other parts of it are ania- tuerlsh, "The pair have the nerve and the talent, “and in time they will list ‘among the big ones, ee ee ee i # SUMMER SCHOOL | a yy ; FOR MINISTERS 1 ptm eee he treet reba iy) bs Ss pe *) a rs ‘ y ae ———— ae “ae " aes te: oat as bie ad 2h : R bas MRSC aN a ea AML TO y Brus tleted Pers wig el m7 ae boat! Sek ale eee eS a } E ae ae F | : eb by er A | PHELPS HALL BIBLE TRAINING SCHGOL i x TO ALL COLORED CHURCHES | mi) y wre not surprise your minister by giving him a vacation? From June 17 to July 12, 1912, there will be a Summer School in session in connec- tion with Phelps Hall Bible Training School at the Tuskegee Normal and In+ B) dustrial Institute for ministers. R While all ministers will be welcomed and helped and strengthened for X their work, the special object of this Summer School will be to give instruc- tion to ministers who have churches in the country districts. Eighty per cent. and more of our people live in the country and our special object of this Sum- R} mer School will be to show the ministers how to strengthen their work amon; y iz the people in the rural districts. " There will be no cost for instruction, The only cost will be $10.00 for M board during the four weeks. Let the officers of the churches collect enough f} money to pay the traveling expenses and board of their ministers while they HY come to Tuskegee to take this course. ‘The minister will return to his congregation with new ideas, new ft strength in body and mind and will more than repay the church for the Ki money spent. t "Tose who want to have their minister take this ‘course should corre. spond at once with: . Booker T. Washington, Principal. 4) Rev. A. F. Owens, Dean, Phelps Hall. §] Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. wy NEGRO ELKS MUST CHANGE. Name of Original Order Cannot Be Used Nor Emblem Worn. | ALBANY, N. ¥.—The Improved Be- nevolent and Protective Order of Elks of ie |The Freeman is for sale in Champaign, I, by Z L. Breedlove, 109 Champaign Claybrook, Miller & Glaybrook That Kentucky Trio Comedy, Music, Singing and Dancing. Permanent Address 204 W. Twenty-seventh St., New York Gity a e ft There will be no cost for instruction, The only cost will be $10.00 for MM board during the four weeks. Let the officers of the churches collect enough ew rug MR} money to pay the traveling expenses and board of their ministers while they WW come to Tuskegee to take this course. * 4 The minister will return to his congregation with new ideas, new H 0. Atchison ff strength in body and mind and will more than repay the church for the coe MM money spent. Wor several yeere-auyiMase: Ave. |i "Pinose who vant to have their ministers take this ‘course should corre- bears } z NW) spond at once with: and Vermont Street, has opened| Yj *P0" a sere cy ye Booker T. Washington, Principal. A NEW PHARMA( a Rev. A. F. Owens, Dean, Phelps Hall. At Senate Ave. andVermont St. 148) Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. ith a fresh supply of drags, sundries, | an iy vt Giagey ned SOR Rone oie | ee eSB RSE a a cited. * Be EY ih Px. a if eee — Be Se i fy Leable oe ote STIGE Les , IOS Zee) YL Pr AD. Marshall and Tribble are now playing at the Fulton Theater, Brooklyn. Billy Wilkins, a well known perform- er Who Was shot recently at Peru, Ind., is much improved. He will be out again in a few days. John W. Dennis, singing and talking comedian, is with the Geyer, Dandy Dixie minstrels, featuring “Tag Rime Violin” and "Oh, ‘You Circus Day.” Beringer and Goleman have just closed two weeks’ engagement at ‘the Star ‘Theatre, Columbus, Ga. Now they are rehearsing for a few weeks, Porter and Ported closed two success- ful Weeks at the Grand theater, Harris- burg, Pa. and opened the 27th at the Queen théater, Wilmington, N. C. In the six-day race between the Black Patti Musical Comedy Company and_ 8. H. Dudley's Smart Set Company, at New York City, last week, the Black Pattl Company won by u neck, with plenty of time to spare. Joseph M. Means, magician and chair balancer, opened at’ the Tweifth Avenue theater, Nashville, Tenn., week “of the 20th, and his chair balancing act was the ‘talk of the theatergoers, and his magic act was also a hit, Means ts booked on the L. W. Wastell time, which Will be the best circuit in the South in ia eae future. Susie Sutton has entirely recivered from her recent illness, she is filling an engagement at the Dixie Theatre, Hick: mond, Va. and meeting with her usual Success, “Her Italian and Spanish char- acters are highly appreciated by all. She Will spend week of June ard_in New York, looking up new material, and visiting her mother, She will then play us far south ax Jacksonville, stopping at the larger cities . Prof. R. Roy Pope's anuex band win Ringling Bros. Show were royally en- fertained in’ Pittsburgh, Pa. Sunday, May 19th, at the homes of Frank Bell, cornetist,’ and Mr, James Butler, trap drummer. “Dinner was alse set for the bunch at both places, so the consrexa- tion had to split for « while. After din- ner there was 4 great musical treat at Which Mrs. James" Butler” rendered “Hungarian Rhapsody” with great skill. Mr. Barl Myers player some violin, while Mrs, Butler tickled the ivorys, and the ‘Ringling bunch has some ivory Ucklers, and don't let that be forgotten, NEWS FROM THE LYRIC THEA- TER, NEWPORT NEWS, VA. ‘The Dill. at the Lyric. Theatre, this week is one of the best of the sdason and playing to crowded houses nightly. 3. Arthur Conley-Jennie ‘Taylor. and Picks are sure Winners. Baby Rose and Baby Anna are without a doubt two of the eleverest children on the stage to- Gay and are taking the house by storm. Miss Jennie Taylor (cornetist) has a Chaltenge open to all lady cornetists. on tripple tongueing. Mr. J. ‘Arthur Con- Tey is (Nuf sed). Others on the bili are Mr. Walter L. Long and Miss Magsie Dixon; this team, never fails to bring home the bacon. ‘The team of Long and Dixon played successful two. weeks! engagement and the act proved to be one Of the best in their line. ‘The manage- Ment of this theatre always hasan openife for ood acts." Get busy. “A certain ‘Trap Drummer has bought a Special made ‘Taylor ‘Trunk, 38x 42. Some class. No names mentioned, but if "Frank Wagner gets a new drum to go with this new trunk we will certain iy Have to mention his name. OXEAMOMA CITY, OKLA By J. %, Tones, Mr, Bean has some new people at the Deny show who are very good. perform= ers. ‘The house is large enough to hold & great number of people. Mr. Exnest Whitman and Miss Overstreet are work- ing fine touether Everybody ought to see the show and they would. be well Satisfied. Mr ‘Bean also. has a club, wile is conducted vers” nicely. YANKEE ROBINSOW'S ANNEX BAND ‘NEWS. Essie Williams: 1 wish you would please write to me cure Yankee Robin- son's Annex. Miss Willle Bell....Miss Nannie Mack sends her best wishes to Spots’ theater, Evansville, Ind. ..-Mr. John Easton would like to hear’ from ome good musicians at all times, also Performers. ; Mr.’ Jolin Mitchell, trap rummer; Mr. Bridgewater, cornetist, send best wishes to Mr. Roy Pope and his bunch of the Ringling Bros... Shen- hie Pettersons and wife send reyards to all members of the Sunny Dixie min- Strels....Mr. Harrison Hall, tuba player, of the Yankee Robinson's ‘Annex band, sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession... Boisey Gray sends his regards to ali friends....Paul Jor- dan, of St. Louis, Mo,, is head porter of the Yankee Robinson's Annex sleepers. . ‘Mr. John Lee, of Des Moines, Ia., is Second porter under Mr. Paul Jordan.. :-Mr. Tom Brockman, the tallest. man in the world, is on the show and sends regards to ail......Mr. Fred Buchanan, owner and manaxer of the Yankee Rob- inson's Shows, lias a nice, clean and up- to-date show al through. It is not the best show on the road, it is not the worst one either, and it can't be beat for & little show. SEEN AND HEARD WHILE PASSING. By S. Tutt Whitney. Imitation is the sincerest kind of flat- tery Whenever successful song ts written the public is immediately de Tuged with @ mass of imitations. A sue- cessful artist In-any line is sure to have an army of imitators. This should be Hattering to the successful writer oF ar- Ust. It is @ boost. Whenever one be- Comies proficient enough in-ones special line to be imitated, one may. feel Satis- fled that one is at least on the road to ‘Just now the colored theatrical pro- fession is besiexed by a multitude of Imitators, parisites and plagarists. Per- formers, who either have not the intel- Tigence,” else’ are ‘too lazy’ to. originate oF develop anything of thelr own, wio hever appear before the public in a pro- duct of their own brain, but ace satis. fled to bask in’ the rellected glory of thelr superiors. ‘There is soe consideration due a per- former who has the courage to standin front of an audience and. say,“ will now, give you an imitation of Mr," or “Twill now endeavor to give You’ a Correct imitation of Miss Aim her latest Song success.” One must study to bea Sitcceantul Imitator, "Hut there: ts mogt ing but contempt for the plaxarist, the highway robber of the profession, who stands ‘in ‘the wings “and ‘copies “other performers’ acts. “Who will listen "3 rother performer compose a song. steal Me word Tor word and note for note, and in two weeks" time try and convince the composer that he never heard his own song. Who will join a stock company, Stay until he has learned the repertoire then hurry away, bil himself as a. pro- Aucer and present verbatim. the ‘reper- tolre of plays he has stolen from a brother performer. ‘The situation is discouraging. If one sits up at nights and develops an ortx- inal ‘idea, it is only to have it stolen After the first public performance, Per- formers should form ‘a protective asso- lation, and with the cooperation of the Rouse ‘managers, this despicable thiev- ing could be stopped. The. manasers would aiso be bensilted by getting newer and better acts. While there is much that is meritor- fous to be seen in the numerous vaude- Wille acts covering the “small time,” there ts still a woeful lack of original ity, and a novelty act is rarely seen on an/all-colored bill. There is an absence of class in the greater part of the singing and talking acts. ‘The rivalry between acts is keen, and’ in the mad race for. popularity stakes, the performers are apt to. let obscenity ‘creep inty thelr lines and vul- garity become ‘conspicuous in thelr dances in order to. win the applause of a small class of theatergoers, to whoni anything vulgar or obscene appeals. But if performers only knew that this kame class of people are loudest 10 con demning acts that resort to this {Megiti- mate method of winning approval, they would refrain from the use of obscenity and cater to the better class Of people in thelr audience. One may have to study a little bit harder or work a little longer to get something that will “go as big” aS an obscene joke or. vulgar dance, but it is worth while trying for something that will tickle the risibles without offending, that appeals to the best emotions, for st will last longer and Please the greater amount of people. __ Performers playing the “small. time” ‘complain that many of the managers in- sist'that they mix a litte "smut" In ‘their talk. “When the wave of reform that is sweeping the picture houses, ‘reaches these colored vaudeville houses, ‘such managers will have to close up shop. and “smut slingers” will be out of a Job. se No matter how much professional jeal- ousy, exists among performers it does not Kill the ‘spirit. of brotherhood and good fellowship that Is sure to be mani- fested when a. brother or sister is sick gr in distresy and needs assistance. This spirit of good will was evidenced in Philadelphia when it was learned that Charles McKenzie, formerly of Williams & Walker, was sick. ‘The performers Playing in Philadelphia decided to. give Mr. MeKenzie a beneft.. Every perform- erin the city gladly responded. Mrs. Seigal, owner of the new Circle theater, offered her house for the performance, which was given immediately after the last. regular show, Friday evening. Al- though the hour was late people fought to gain admission at advanced prices, and the theater Was soon inadequate to hold the crowd ‘The program rendered Wax an excellent one. ‘The bene. was under the direction of Harrison Stewart Billy Butler, Irwin Miller, Billy Ward, and J.C. Minor. Renefits to assist a sick brother or sister are always commendable, and. the Spirit that actuates the holding of them should be encouraged, but tf all perform- ers were members of the CV. BoA the sick would be protected, and bene: fits “unnecessary. We could then help ‘wach other conatatently, EASTERN THEATRICAL NOTES. By Billy E. Jones. ‘The Musical Spillers at Hammerstein's theater, New York. °° Anderson and Goins this week at the Stiuberts” theater, New York, Ed Tolliver is still with the Southern Smart Set company. “Sends regards. to all friends, ‘The Southern Smart Set company, this week in Camden, N. J., then to Wash- ington, D.C. | Marshall and Tribble, now on_Loen's time. “This week they’ are at Seventh Avenue theater.) Carita Day, now playing return dates ‘on the Western Vaudeville Association time, is scoring a big success. May Curtis ix also playing return dates on the Western Vaudeville Asso- ciation time, through the West, “Hottest Coon in Dixie” now playing through the East. This week they are at the Viens theaier, Boston, Mass. ‘Thomas and Ward are scoring a big Success on the Loen's time this week at the Orpheum theater, Boston, Mass. Virginia Grant is making. a bis im- pression “with the song, "T'd" Love. to Live in Loveland.” in the western cities, ‘The Seandlers’ Trio, Jones. Brown and Farquet, are still at’ the Gray hotel, Fifty-eizhth street, New York. Rewards to friends. ae Mme. Pauline Dempey entertained the Black “Patti company ‘and. Southern Smart Set company last week at her res- idence in Philadelphia. The Ross Bros. music publishers of Washington, D. C..'will soon have a num ber of new songs forthe profession, They are located at 7178 strent. Lottie Grady, leading soubrette for several years with Williams & Walker, is cleaning up with the new song “Mam: my's Shuflin’ Dance,” through the West Syphart and Downey, the ladies’ pro- fessional hair dressers at 1882 Seventh Street, Washington, D. C, invite all the ladies’ to call at the parlors when play: ing Washington, Billy FE, Jones. en route with the Patti show, wiil’ introduce a number of song hits during the summer season. Regards to all friends, At the Standard theater, Philadelphia, this week, Burton and Smith, who have _ been playing successfully ‘through the South, are now on their way East, appearing at the Blue Mouse theater, Washineton, D. ©, this week. Next week, May 27th: at the Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pa. Jobnson and Dean, after a successful season in Australia, left for America last week. ‘The other colored act. Jahn: son and Wells, ix still in Australia and putting up one of the biggest vaudeville successes of any double act ever sent to Australia, “" “| Miss Tillie Segnin. leading soubrette with the Black Patt! company. through an error her name was left out in the review of the Patti show at the Grand opera house, New York, recently. Miss Seguin never falls to take three and four encores in the opening of the first act In her song hit, “Rag Time Love.” which she gets over Very nicely. Hugo Bros.’ Minstrels, organized and staged by Vic Hugo, the Cedar Rapids impressario, opened iast week in Hono- lulu to biz business, ‘The troupe, which is made up entirely of colored’ talent, Will spend a week in Honolulu, then journey back to Auckland, N. %., for three weeks, after which they, wil! visit both Wellington and — Christ's’ Chureh, hoth New ‘Sealand towns, for a. fort: nights stay. The troupe consists of thirty-five “singers, including the old- time favorite, Billy Kersands. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL, (By Hardin Tolbert, at Peoples Phar- macy. Both Phones 666 . Box 233.) Frankfort, Ky., Special Prof, Wm. Mayo spent a few days in Covingtan. inspesting the schools. there and in Cincinnati, his forme? home, and finds the schools’ in fine condition, and the future prospects for. them ood. Prot. Mayo [e principal of the Clinton Strect high school, and stand huch in the Fanks of both white and colored people Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Zelma Davis, on Suncay, May 12, an eightcpoune boy. THE FREEMAN, AN \LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. —_—_——_———————————— The name has not yet beon chosen for this fine little lad. “The grandfather of the nila, Mr'B. Harvey. a prominent citizen ahd real estate dealer, has please ea himself "to deed to ‘his tne Rais krandson his new park’ on "Normal Heights, which is about completed, Many congratulations are being sent io Me and Mrs. Davis on account of thelr Ane tthe son, Ste Miss Mary L. Gains, of Georgetown, ver yattractive young lady, passed through the city enroute to Louisville, Miss Letha Lamkins was the hostess for a church social at ler residence. Rev. ‘J. 1. Franklin, of Mayesville, passed throuzh te elty” en toute to Toutsvinte pee Rev. R. G. Monague, of Louisville, a blind preacher, arrived in the city. from Louisville, and is the ‘guest of Mrs. Handy, oni Second street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grant and two children left for Eminence, to ‘make it their homes 7 ve Miss Jennie Dunckens, of Nicklesville, passed ‘through the city” en route tp Shelbyville Mrs, G. H. Winsten and three children of Lauisville, who have. been spending & few weeks in Paris, as the guests of Rev. H. F. Webster, passed through tie city enroute home, Pe | (tise Eallian Bonds, of Lancaster, ar- rived In the elty to be the guest of Mrs. Laura V. Morgan 7 | | Ming Flossie Simpson and Master Ar- nett Carter, of Loulaville, arrived in the city. “Master was the guest of his three grandmothers, Mesdames M. Green, J. Thompson and I,” Simpson. Rev, Wm. Brown, missionary rector of the A: Mis, denotaination, spent a day in'the city, 7 Semen Mr. James Smith spent Sunday in Lexington, as the guest of Miss Maggie Walker. ae Mr. Arthur Crozier left for Louisville, to make it his future home. Mrs. Cro: zler and baby will leave Im a few weeks to join-ban. Mrs. Frank Johnson has been very lt with ihe la grippe at her residence on Broadway. eas Mr. Emmanuel Martin arrived in the clty after a successful year of study at St.’Eimma Coltewe, Hockastle, W. Va Miss Mattie L., Thomas lett for Louis- ville, after a few months in the city. Mr. Edward Washington left for In- dianapoits to spend the summer, Miss Sallie B.oung, @ popular young Jady or Payne station, “in the ‘guest of her aunt, Mrs, Bette Lankfort on Nor- ma Heights. Miss Dice Banks, of Richmond, was the guest of her father, Mr, Dock White, for a few hours, © Dr, EB Underwood responded to the mayor at Covington, in an address before al mredicat body apd the citizens. Messrs. John Aerfis, of Paris; Phisis Payton and Col. J. R. Smith, of Lexing= ton, passed thrown the elty’en route to Teouiseitie to attend, the races Rey. G. 1. Britt, of Louisville, iled the pulpit at’ Pleasant “Green Baptist church dt Lexington, and passed through this elt} en route home Mr. Dower Guy, of this city, and Miss Emma Roots, of eVrsaiiles, were happily bride, Rev.’ Parrish, of the A. ME. church, officiated,” ¢ Mr, James H. Johnson, a graduate of the ‘Normal Institute. printing. depart- ment, and of the Paris high school, and author of the “Messenger of the Age.” is making good in’ Muncie, Ind. Old Normal is always glad to extend her hands to her worthy. sons. Mr. Lee L. Brown, editor of the Louis-| ville” News,"a weeks’ paper, andetoree: spondent of this paper, sent a letter of condolence and many handsome flowers to the family of Mr ©. M. Bilis, Mr. Brown is a. Uiorouxh-going “and ener- ketie young man and deserves. much credit Yor his work in the Journalistic world, Aaa The pride of Wrankfort has been reached." Your correspondent launched anew weekly paper, The Tribune. Two thousand copies. were wiven away. ‘This paper will be sold in connection with The Freeman. "Miss Julia S.. Young. former editor of the Kentucky Standard and’ stenographer at the Normal Insti tute, ‘will be on the staff. | On Friday afternoon a large number of the Normal school teachers and_stu- Gents, prominent. citizens and. the Clin- ton high school teachers and pupils as. Sembled atthe Glenwood park and. had a nlee, quiet outing. Ttewas in the fash= Jon of an old time basket meeting, only there wasn't any preaching. Many ‘nice baskets of lunch Were brought. Music was rendered by’ Cole's orchestra, | Mr. L. D. Williams, president of the Normal“ Atimni. Association, responded | to’ many requests for information. re= Eardinz” the home ‘coming. at” Normal, Mr. Williams said there would be accom? modation for two thousand and. five Bune red people on the grounds. Dozens of public schools will be represented, AT- Pangements are being made to have ex- cursion rates for the many visitors to enjoy the big day, the hth of dune. the banner day of wie tWenty-Afth year of Normuar's existence. Not long since, in speaking of the case of the Knights of Pythias now pending before the Supreme Court of the United States, we asked about the intentions of Rathbone, the founder fof the order. We made the inquiry, thinking that he, only, had the right to take out letters patent to guaran- tee against infringement. If he sold his device or what not, we take it that protection could follow in event protection was applied for, or trans Nerred, if granted, to the original owner, As far as we are able to learn, Mr. Rathbone was of a philinthropical feu neither thinking of protecting his work or selling it to any indi vidual or set of individuals. He was willing that all should be benefited if [they would, if there were possibility of benefits to follow such organiza- ees as founded on the principles he set forth. We quote in part the Wagoner (Okla.) American of recent date: “In 1882 the editor of the American was secretary of his special commit- tee that waited on Sir Knight Rath- bone at the time he was visiting and sojourning in the city of Hot Springs. Ark. From our own personal knowl- edge of the history of Sir Knight Rathbone, he was a great lover of mankind, regardless ‘of races, He was originally associated with Ben Wade, of Ohio, as an abolitionist, and he did all in his power to aid and assist in bringing about the emancipation of the Negro slaves. A few years before his death he moved from Ohio and lo- ated in the city of Washington, D. C. and in several instances during the time when he was supreme grand chancellor he agitated and strongly urged that there should not be any separate lodges.on account of races. In several states this agitation brought about a split in the organization, and in several states two @md three grand lodges existed on account of this con- troversy over racial membership. But in later years every contention was harmonized, and there was a_ tacit agreement between Sir Knight Rath- bone and the special committee named that they would not assume the name of the Knights of Pythias of the world, but they would accept _ this title, which was agreed upon, ‘The Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and_Australia.’” “The Negro organizations have lived up to the letter of the agreement. It is apparent that there is but very little difference in title as it concerns jurisdiction, the object being to avoid confliction of title, thus in a way mak- ing distinction between the K. of P. lodges by white men and those by colored men. The distinction, it seems, now is not wide enough for our Southern brethren. The Supreme Court will soon have a say in tlte matter, which will settle the business for all’ time to come. THE CHURCHES AND AMUSE- MENTS. The more prominent Protestant churches have been too severe on their communicants concerning amusements. ‘They have been in strict line with the Jeariy American ehureh notions which looked with no degree of allowance on anything that savored of the world. ‘The early church people went beyond the Bible, the Ten Commandments, the law of Moses, the injunctions of Soto- mon, the psalms of David, in limiting the activities of the members. Gloomy and funereal is the notion gleaned of the religious practices of that day, and which makes effort yet to cling to the church of to-day. ‘The Bible is held an excellent guide. If the practice is not condemned there, we may feel pretty sure that the amuse- ment loving members are within re- ligious bounds. ‘The conference at Minneapolis has under discussion the thing of amusement, having in mind, we think, dancing, theater-going, and eard parties. No immorality attaches to any of these. Says the old song, “Religion was not designed to make our pleasures less.” The young, and many of those no longer young, see pleasure in harmless amusements of the kind mentioned. The church au- thorities may as well square with what is, halting only at real sin, criminality, such things as are denied by the aw thorities quoted. The church yet out: runs the Bible, but to no purpose. Harm has followed. Hypocrites, de ceivers, have been made in untold num- bers because they will not resign to the monotonous life of sackcloth and fashes. What will they do about it? f THE FREEMAN IN MUNCIE. _ All who would like to subscribe for the Indianapolis Freeman should call and see Mrs. Wm. Burgin, who is now acting as agent for The Freeman. Call at the Pe kin Hotel, 709 South Walnut street, Mun- cle, Ind." Single copies, 5 cents; six months, 85 cents; one year, $1.50. “THE FINUS.” Board and Accommodation Unsurpassed. MRS. F. WAGONER, Prop. New Phone 247K M1) Indiann Ave. Indianapolis, tna. KAPTIVATING KOONLETS | Star Theatre, April 29 to May 25, ‘Tampa, Floripa. Globe Theatre, week of May 27, Jacksonville, Fla. 1619-21 South St., Philadelphia, Pa ‘The only house in Philadelphia that’ you can enjoy clean vaudeville in summer Can al. ways uso enod singles or doublos” Write abd Sond open time and pictures. BRYANT KEN- NEDY. Manager. DeVilla Air Dome, Pensacola, Fla, es PERFORMERS Mime. Pauline Dempsey 420 South Carlisle Street. einstein Mail Course in Carter’s Shorthand G. BARNETT, oo a VERY LADY READ THIS. ‘Yearo aco, when I was s sufferer, an old aors: told me of « wonderful care for Leu corrnes. Displacement, Painful Periods Starine and Ovarian troubles. Tt cured me none month It ts a simple, harmless ntion that can be prepared by anyone hay ‘ng the rocepe, I will send it FREE to every suffering sister who writes to me. I pave nothing to sell. ‘This is a case of wom- ap helping woman,*! send it FREE. * Ad- tease Mar 4 P Hoower Sonth Bend. Ind a FEATURE Of all descriptions at all times, Address HARRY B. WILLIAMS Broadway Amusement Co., 812 Hume-Maasur Bid., Indianapolis, Ind. il = + ie. ES pe emi a ce en alah Joell ey Aa a ae ee AE NG Tr A cts aR ad got ck ge LSE to ies sure. Knockers. disorganizers and boozs artiste savo stamps.” Address HES “AS Wants first class vaudeville acts of all kinds. All acts going East or West brea, your jamp by stopping over in Pittsburg. Write now: two weeks or mont the right people. State reasonable salary. A MINSKY, Manager", Wylie Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa ig ‘The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS ORCHESTRA THE VERY agyp Hourly Performances from 8 to 1l—-Matiness Sundays and Holidays : ADMISSION 10¢ 8028 State stroot. near Bist strost, Chicago, m Sy a erit eatre 3451 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Always tho best pictures of Western Plays. Special 2 reel subjects every Oscar Bid ved away tray fumat hase Oar. te ae trons on Saturday night. All welcome, Admission 5 cents Musicians for band for a big road show; also good performers, malo and fe male. Write at once, Booze fighters not wanted. ‘Tickets sont to right por ple. Address BOB JOHNSON, Guild, Tenn. eran First class acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognized ability, Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, South Stress above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. NS One comedian and singer, good for eight weeks. State salary. Write at one Miller Air Dome Co., 157 Beale Avenue, Memphis, Tenn. Chorus Girls who can sing and dance always wanted. Write or wire We are looking for Good Stuff in Vaudeville (it's scarce), if you have it, we watt ya. Please give this your immedjate attention. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida Frank Growd, Owner and Manager, 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 A Thing of Beauty is a Joy Forever: , Announcement Extraordinary 3142-44 S. State St., Chicago, filinois We beg to announce that we have opened a Cafe and Buttet, second to none in Chicago, at the above address. You a cordially invited to call and inspect the same. Our aim as always been to give our patrons the best of everything ae ments for their comfort and welfare. Our Buffet will retal patronage by having the best wines, liquors and cigars on nate Our Cafe is conducted by a chef of national reputation, ¥ ‘commands patronage and expects to retain it by giving the a the market affords at lowest prices. Mistakes are things 0! es past in our Buffet and Cafe. We have installed the Nation# ‘Cash Register System. No overcharging. We aim to pleas THE ELMWOOD | RUSSEL & DAGO, Props. High Class, Refined Entertainment by High Salaried Entertainers Every Evening. : Automobiles for Hire. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. Jack Johnson is in his training quart- for the last ten or twelve months. O ers at Las Vegas, N. M. Kansas Giants, of Kansas City, Kas, recently beat the Gladstonees of that city 4 to 6. It was a pitcher's battle. The Y. M. C. A.'s of Columbus, Ga., took two games from Greenville, Ga., May 20 and 21. Scores 9 to 7 and 3 to 8. Y. M. C. A.'s will go against Cordele Tiers next. Matt Larkin, western sport, who won $25,000 on Jack Johnson at Reno, was in Chicago last week. Larkin said he would not go to the game, but Fingrish on July 4. "I don't think it will be much of a scrap," he said. James D. Watts well known in fight as a professional, ex-champion of the South—wetterweight—has located in Indianapolis, where he formerly lived. He came from Richmond, Ky., where he buried his mother. He has fought 100 battles, which was with Joe Jacott a draw. CHICAGO.—Jack Johnson the other day did five miles on the road and boxed nine rounds. The champion went six rounds with Montana Jack Sullivan and he was nothing of a serious order in either belt. Johnson looked mighty good as he stepped in and out of the range of his opponent's blows, while his offensive work hardly could have been improved upon. NEW YORK—It's as likely as not that Bonbardier Wells, the English heavyweight champion, will show his mettle to the fight fans of New York in the near future. Upon his arrival in town he was met by the Kirkpatrick, the heavyweight champion, the heavyweight championship, and Sam's new champion, Hugh McGann, of Indianapolis. Wells was asked for a match, and Sam was willing. McGann was given high training in the course of getting the bout. The K. C. Cyclones, of Kansas City, Mo. have organized for the season. They play the crack colored team of Excelsior Springs Junior High School, in Excel-ber Springs. Many new faces will be seen in the Cyclones this season. The Cyclones will play at Association park, 20th and Olive streets, the best grounds in the city. They like to see from teams coming this way. Yours truly, A. S. PRICE, Mgr. 1732 Brooklyn, Mo. K. C. Mo. LANGSTON (OKLA.) UNIVERSITY. The Union baseball team has just returned from Muskogee and Okmoglee, where the played two games with each, and will be back in the league. The commencement exercises will begin May 28 and continue the rest of the week. ..... Summer school will begin June 10. ..... Pupils will play for teachers, but students will be given credit for work done during that time. ..... Mrs. Sneed is working very hard in her studies and is doing good work in Guitre last week. TUSCALOOSA, ALA. Bessener Freeman Brown Defeated in Opening Game. In their opening game on May 21, the Tuscaloosa Giants defeated the Bessemer Freeman Brown baseball team by a score of 4 to 3. The game was a hard fought feature of the game was the catching of the game at Tuscaloosa Giants, Holley and Gray; Bessemer F. B., Vergin and Raines. The Giants will play the Memphis Tigers in Memphis on May 25, 26 and 27. The Giants send a challenge to all teams of the game with watt, captain; Jas, Stradder manager, 619 Twenty-third-avenue Tuscaloosa. Ala. TERRE HAUTE WILL HAVE A BASE-BALL TEAM. Terre Haute is to have a strong colored baseball team this season. The Strums Glants promise to give the public the best team ever representing Terre Haute. Steps have been taken to see if the Terre Haute part team will be a leading team from all the leading colored teams. Watch for the line-up in next week's issue. BILLY McCLAIN TO COME HOME Will Soon Be en Route for America—Mum on the McVea-Langford Flight in Australia Will Trave! the Old Route—The Scene of the Hogan and McClain Inspiration—Honolulu—What He Will Do. (By Billy Lewis.) According to Billy McClain, manager of Sam McVea, erstwhile American, now a Parisian and champion heavyweight of Europe, he McClain, will soon be in his country America, and in his old home France. He is a man for considerable notoriety in recent days, and he is entitled to it. He has been one of the stellar attractions of pugilism $3.50 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN. BEND NAME AND ADDRESS TODAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE AND BE STRONG AND VIGOROUS. I have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakness, manhood, falling memory and lame drains, brought on by excesses, unnatural strains, the foils of youth, that has earned so many worm and nervous men in their own homes—without any additional help or medicine—that I think many who wishes to regain his many power, and to quietly, should have a copy. So I have命令 send a copy of the prescription of charge, in a plain, ordained seal envelope to any man who will write me for it. his prescription comes from a physician and has made a special study of it, and has convinced it is the surest acting combination and the cure of deficient manhood and the vigor failure ever put in my hand. I think I owe it to my fellow man to send them a copy it is from man anywhere who is weak and disinterested with repeated failures may stop drugging himself with harmful patent medicines, the belief is the steward-acting, restorative SOUCHING remedy ever devised, and cut himself at home quietly and quickly, to stop me a line like this: A. E. Robbins, my doctor, writing, D. E. Mich., and I will send you a splendid receipt in a plain ordinary envelope of free of charge. A great many doctors write out a prescription for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it an early free for the last ten or twelve months. On this side of the Atlantic there has not been so much said of him, but in the other side of the world, in Australia and in all Europe his name has become almost as familiar as household words. Big Sam was the idol of Europe, the king of Paris. Long since Europe has been set down as a worthy Jackson competitor. When the big American champion moved to Europe to add formidable Welsh scalp to his already formidable owl, he was Paris, McClain was in his beloved Bruxelles, directing the Theatre du la Renaissance, avenue de la Reine 209-211, Sam Langford was in Boston. These two men were in the ward the given point, London, England, as surely the Wise men of the East (Ben Hur) of those far away days, gravitated to a given point. However, these two men were in the thinking about. For various reasons known and unknown the great expected did not come to pass. I have set forth the seasons given for the failure of the world columns. The story is too long to repeat. It is needless to say that the fighting propaganda was the center of vision for the total unrest of mankind. This was truly true. Johnson was stood the physical king of the earth and as such commanded praise and admiration of all his subjects, O, you Jack McClain. No greater truth was ever writ. But no greater truth was ever writ. Other kings have their millions, Johnson has his hundreds of millions (after David and Saul). The fight that failed. But out of it grew an opportunity to some big things. Johnson was planned where took place one of the greatest series of fights that have ever been pulled off, if not the very greatest. Rushcutter Bay, the Stadeum, Sydney. Best of it is now known around the world. It was an opportunity for our Billy McClain who took advantage of the high stakes, becoming his manager pushing him to the platoon. He mended his broken fortunes, I take the liberty to say. He grew into prominence, championing the cause of the war, becoming his manager pushing him to the platoon. He mended his broken fortunes. All went down before him in one, two, three order until the United Rhombus took the field. Our United Rhombus took the field. Langford unhorsed the near invincible Parisian knight of Cestus and thus reduced his chance for "Mr. Johnsling"'s eligible list. McVea is on his way home to that dear Paris, according to McClain, who said he would pay money in America now for boxing champions it would be a waste of time and money to take big Sam over." I am distressed to send over a budget of news on the latest Langford-McVea go. He appears a very bad loser. When he won it would have required two Freeman's to have published at once over the years. When defeat came Bill had less to say than a defeated political candidate. He just went home and jumped in bed, went to work and finished a fight. It happened. A fellow don't know how small he is until defeat comes. Some years ago a dozen say, more or less, Ernest Hogan and Billy McClain pulled up from Australia where they had been in Australia, and Australian papers referred to some stow away business when the boys got away. I am in the dark on that transaction; —requiescat in pace. The boys stopped in the Hawaiian Islands, at Honolulu. They were carried away with that dreamland bright sunshine everywhere, and I included to incorporate some of the features of that interesting country in their Smart Set production. Say what you please. They were bright and colorful, like the big colored combinations their go. A company or so of considerable size had been organized, but they had not dared to cross the Alps (Alleghanes) hogan and an island held it, and until this day Smart is with us. Some may come, some may go, but it it goes on forever (tense so). So set something down to the table. So set Billy McClain likes to refer to himself. Poor Hogan has long since gone the way of all the earth. But the good that men do after them while the evil is interred with their bones (after Shakespeare). JOE JEANNETTE Dubs Johnson as a "Moving Picture Fighter"—Slips the Cowardice Charge at the Champion. (By James J. Corbett, Former Heavyweight Champion of the World.) NEW YORK.—On the eve of the departure for Paris, where he hopes to utilize Fred Storicke, the South African champion (4) of the means of embellishing a dwindling bank account Joe Jeannette, the negro boxer, usually a person of great reserve and taciturnity, grabbed his trusty fountain pen and loosed five hundred words against the attitude of Arthur Johnson, heavyweight champion of the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER world. I take it from the tenor of Joe's maiden effort as a letter writer that he can hardly be classed as an assistant admirer of the present titleholder. Joe is peeved. In sooth, it is no wonder he feels exasperated. Willing to box and argue, Joe ever finds it a difficult task to land an occasional job; this applies to the entire bunch of heavies from Johnson down the chain. The champion in particular refuses to give him a tumble at all, and that's what gets Joseph's goat. Therefore, it is at the Johnson person (no less), that the Hoover man slings his bunch of libelous language. BOMBADIER WELLS IS HERE TO FIGHT PALZER English Heavyweight Champion Is Anxious to Meet "White Hope." NEW YORK. When the Mauretania dockers the other day among the pass- sionals, England's Bombardier Wells, champion boxer, Bombardier Wells, a companied by Bayardo Brooks, a fea- tetherweight, who has been here before, and has been in training for 20 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds in lightning trim. He has crossed the Atlantic 's purpose of meeting the authorities best he weighs albert Abbey Palzer, and says he is will- ing to take a crack at Jack Johnson, who was matched to box Wells in London last fall until the authorities prevented the boxer. Wells was met at the pier by Tom O'Rourke, Palzer's manager; George Mc Donald and other sporting men. The guy gave him a shirt. The Britisher is light haired, well built and reminds one of Al Kaufman, the cali- naturel heavyweight. He is good natured talker and an amateur wrestler throver than a professional purlist. "In England there's a lot of interest in American boxing and there was an surprise when it was learned that Matt Furland, the former boxing champion that could box when he Welsh the other side. I shall be on hand to see my fellow countryman, Sid Burns, boxing in England and see the eggs. Then I'll ready to talk business." O'Rourke admitted that Bombardier had not yet agreed to box Palzer on the ground and would meet Palzer in this city he could get a $10,000 purse. It was intimated that the Garden A. C. would offer a ten-round bout of receipts for a ten-round bout figuring that the fight would draw to $40,000 house. Wells was knocked out by Gunner in England two years ago, but Bombardier would sequel scrap. 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After they got there officer Nichols came along and went in order to go with them and get the attack. The girl stated that she did not want him arrested, but wanted her cont, which he agreed to go and get for her, the went toward East Second street from the corner and had some words with him and began to beat him over the face with his club. Atkinson threw up his hands to guard against the brutal attack that was beaten by the officer. Officer Nichols drew his revolver and fired one shot, which struck Atkinson in the back of the neck just below the base of the brain, killing him instantly, andomen ran away and left him. He told for an hour till the coroner arrived. PARIS, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Christian church has just closed a three weeks' meeting with Elder Heard that was a grand success, as there were many. ...Matthew Ayers' funeral on Sunday was conducted by the U. B. F. and the Odd Fellows. The services were the the Odd Fellows. The services were the Odd Fellows. 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Miss Maggie Barnes, of Wilson, N. C., is visiting Mrs. J. C. Farmer, in Brightwood. Miss Lillian Gay, of Wilson, N. C., is the guest of Mrs. McGowan, in Paca street. Mrs. Martin, of St. Louis, is the guest of Mrs. James Harris, in North West street. Mrs. James N. Shelton is in Franklin, at the bedside of her father, who is very ill. Mrs. J. T. Taylor, in Ethel avenue, was hostess for the Keneila Whist Club, Friday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Leaborn Spieights, in Camp street, a twelve-pound boy. Born. Miss Pennett Arts entertained at the Dumas Club, Friday evening, in honor of her cousin. Dr. B. F. Watson, secretary of the A. M. E. Church Extension Board, was in the city this week. The N. B. G.'s gave a dance last Friday, in the B. P. Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated. Miss Gertrude V. Floyd, of Louisville, Ky., is in the city visiting friends. She is stopping with Mrs. Anna Bowman, on Indiana avenue. Mrs. James Harris, in North West street, gave a surprise party in honor of her husband, birthday anniversary, Thursday. Dr. Bryant and Rev. Dr. Skelton, district superintendents of the M. E. Church, have returned from the M. E. general conference held at Minneapolis. The eleventh anniversary of St. Philips' Episcopal Church was held last Sunday, as was very beautiful, especially solo sols. Miss Nelle Furman and Miss Mamie Burris. Rev. Charles Williams, the well-known pastor of the South Calvary Baptist Church, was dead at his home last Wednesday morning. H. Williams feared severe attacks of asthma for some time. It is thought that he passed away during one of these attacks. Rev. John Gasaway, of Xenia, O., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Puryear last night by Dr. and Mrs. Hummons last Sunday, and on Monday Rev. Smythe and Rev. Gasaway were entertained at dinner by Mr. W. H. FIELDING, at the Lynk Cemetery. Messrs. John L. Fretwell and George G. Simmons, of the Freeman, spent last Sunday in Dayton, Ohio, guests of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Stewart, 405 Norwood avenue. Both Mr. and Mrs. Stewart attended speeches, and everything possible was done to make its pleasant for their guests. Miss Kellace, the daughter of Mr. Fretwell, is the flower of the Stewart home, the brightest lassies of the "Buckeye" city. THE RALLY AT ST. PAUL A. M. E CHURCH. The rally last Sunday at St Paul's Arena. The rally will be on books and cards not yet to be reported, and it is hoped to increase the amount The rally will be closed on next Sunday. THE DEATH OF REV. CHARLES WILLIAMS. The Rev. Charles F. Williams, pastor of the South Calvary Baptist Church, who was born in slavery, died last Wednesday morning at his home, 117 Maple street, of heart disease. Although he had been ill since December, he had not been confined to a hospital and was in unexpected. The Rev. Mr. Williams was as one years old. 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He became the pastor of the Southbury, Mary Church, Maple and Morris Church, where a woman, named his thirty-first anniversary as pastor last year. He built the present house of work and boasted having baptized more persons than any other church in the state. He was prominent in the state and national affairs of his denomination, being the time of the death chairman of the treasury of the church of the obedt Baptist Association, and was one of the founders of the National Baptist Publishing House at Nashville, Tennessee. The man was a widow, by widow, Mrs. Mary Williams, and a daughter, Mrs. Oneida Shirley. The burial was at the church of the supersides of the Sisters of Charity. No. 2, of which he was the superintendent. DR. W. E. BOWEN IN INDIANAPOLIS Dr. W. E. Bowen, the noted Negro educator and lecturer, former president of the Gamon Theological School, at Atlanta, delivered a lecture to a highly cultured audience on the day evening lasted. Dr. Bowen just returned from the General Conference of the M. E. Church, at Minnesota. The M. E. Church had one One Yard. Several times the speaker was forced to stop, owing to the outburst of applause, so eloquent and forceful was the delivery. Mr. Noble Sissle sang and gave indulgence after which a silver offering was taken. MADAM BRICE ENTERTAINS. Mrs. Wm. Brice entertained Tuesday night, at her beautiful home, 1197 North Senate avenue, with a luncheon for the Misses Whitman, who are playing this week's game. The table was trimmed with green shaded candles in crystal candlesticks, tied with bows of tulle of the same shade. The icees were also groen and white effect. The German program was given. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. S. L. Robinson. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The summer Bible class, which meets each Tuesday evening, is preparing for a big public meeting to be held in the library on Tuesday and Thursday in June. Special announcement of this will be made later. All men are invited to attend the regular sessions of the Bible study, at 7:00 clock, for one-half hour Bible study. The class opens promptly at time and adjoins promptly at 7:30. Supper is served to all men who desire it. The class, for which a small fee to cover the cost is charged. The course of study, which is being followed under the leadership of Rev. Weaver, is "The Old Testament History, Book 1," whether they are members of church or not, are invited to be present. THE BOY TENOR AT FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH PROF. R. ROY POPE LOSES HIS MOTHER. Called to His Home in Indianapolis Indiana. Prof. R. Roy Pope was called home to bury his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Smith, who died suddenly Wednesday, May 22, a. p. m. of heart failure. She was fifty-one years old. The funeral took place May 25 at 10 a.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. G. W. Ward officiated. Burial at Crown Hill. Mrs. Rebecca H. Morgan was the undertaker in charge. The deceased had been in Indianapolis thirty-three years. Flowers were sent by Mrs. Mary Smith and Mrs. Mary Tolbert to Margaret Hughes, Albert Ferguson and wife, Charles Samuels, Richard White, Mrs. Ferguson and daughter Rose, Mrs. Marseal, Mrs. Mary Tolbert, Mrs. Maud Tolbert, Mrs. Marseal, Mrs. Maud Tolbert, mother, Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. A beautiful pillow with the word "Mother" was sent by Professor Pope and wife. A decorator Pope wishes to thank all his friends who were so kind during the hours of sadness. SHELBYVILLE, KY., NEWS. By Miss Florence Hall. Special to the Freeman Mrs. Grizzella Hamilton, of Louisville, was the hostess of an exquisite party in honor of Mrs. Ella Garner of this city. Among the guests was a -swell party of well-dressed women, who were all dressed in the latest attire. After dinner, the guests took an auto drive, and viewed many of the sights of the city. Everything was picturesque, and they were all very well attentive visit...Mr. John E. Redden was in the city the guest of his son and mother. ... Rev. Abraham Martin, of Indianapolis, spent a few days in the city the guest of the president of the Cinchnatti, spent a few weeks in the city the guest of his daughter, Mrs. N. R. Norris. ... Mrs. Annie Rucker's restaurant on Tenth street was badly damaged by the fire. Mrs. Evalin the supplies were ruined. Mrs. Evalin the furniture was killed, spent a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. Mary Willis. ... Mrs. Ada Davis has returned home. ... Mr. William Raxter left to represent the famous Ephraim Moxley in the city. Mr. Moxley is able to be out after a spell of sickness. ... Mr. George Wilson is able to be out after a spell of sickness. ... The buyer at Bethel A M. Church was charged with a breach of the 1744 law. A rev. Avelor is a vector. Stewardess Board No. 1 raised $87.87. Stewardess Board No. 2 raised $120.64. Bettel Rising Star Club No. 3 raised $54.34, and the pastor's table brought $74.24. The pastor is given to those who helped in this cause. ...Mrs. Mary Samuel spent a day in Louisville...Miss G. A. Riley has returned from the State Normal College at Louisville, where she was, and were in attendance at the annual sermon of the I. S. H. Sunday...Mr. and Mrs. Sam Coward, of Louisville, were the guests of his mother, Mrs. Susan Redden. The I. D. of H. had their annual sermon, and the Rev. B. Baptist Church Sunday, May 26. Rev. Brown conducted the services. The sum of $123.17 was raised. The concert given at Mammoth skating rink was a success, and was for the benefit of the St. John's recovery after a few weeks' sickness. Mrs. Mecca Wilkerson is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Sarah Clark.... Rev. Parrish, of Lexington, while in the city, delivered a lecture.... Mrs. Richard H. Clark, a very energetic and popular young woman, will give a concert for the children, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, Mrs. Minnie Elsley and Mattie Clark spent a week with their aunt at Waddy. Ky.... "Tallaboo" the greatest Negro melodrama on the American stage, will play in this city at the Crescent Teahurte June 10. Tickets, 35 and 25 cents. Mrs. Harper, and is considered one of the very best. It is full of laughter. THE FREEMAN IN CHATTANOOGA, TENN. For sale at the Acme Smoe House, 137 East Ninth street. Advertisements in The Freeman always bring good results. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER PAST WEEK AT LOUISVILLE Sunday School Mass Meeting a Great Success - Mrs. Gowdy Presented with G. A. R. Emblem - Social Notes. (By Lee L. Brown, 1006 West Chestnut Street.) LOUISVILE, Ky., Special. The great Sunday school mass meeting held at Calvary Baptist Church was indeed a great success. Representatives from a large number of churches were present. The school school be conducted two days of this week in the same church. A number of the best Sunday school workers in the city will be given a tour of the school given to the teachers attending the meetings and taking some part during the two days. This is a great opportunity offered the teachers in the city of Louis- --- Last week Mrs. Viola C. Gowdy, the retiring president of the Ladies of the G. A. R., was presented with a beautiful pin, an emblem of the order. Mrs. Gowdy made a most excellent officer. Her emblem adorned the fire alarm fire last week, will linger for a long time in the minds of those who were fortunate enough to be present. Mrs. Gowdy is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron H. C. Hatfield, and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron is being one of the wealthiest colored men in the western part of the State, owns a large amount of real estate and conducts a grocery store, and is highly respected in the community. He is black. His wife, Mrs. Amanda Cabel, is a national organizer of the Ladies of the G. A. R. She is indeed a parflotic woman. Her response to the welcome address last week was filled with enthusiasm. Miss Carrie Pennabaker entertained her Sunday school class last week. Music was furnished by Wickliffe's Orchestra. Rev. C. H. Parrish delivered the commencement address at Pembrokew, Ky., this week. He will address the commencement address of the Russell High School, Lexington, Ky. In the place of the schools, one of which is already closed and the other of which will close next week, there will rise next fall the great Lincoln Institute, located in Simpsonville, near Shelbyville. Very few persons reside in buildings are being erected. Next fall will witness a great opening. Already the list of teachers, etc., has been selected. Decoration Day was fittingly observed in Louisville by the old soldiers. It was a general holiday throughout the city. Mr. Jerry Levy, of this city, who was employed at the Pendennis Club, left Louisville Monday evening for the Windsy City. Louisville is to have another colored theater very soon, under the management of Mr. Joe Clark. The races at Churchill Downs are over. The scenes have shifted to (Death Valley, Lattona, KY. Quite a number of persons will prompt by their going. Brown's Public Typewriting Shop has been very busy during the past ten days, typewriting the materials for the school class of the High School. They also handled the hundreds of letters sent out recently by the Orphans' Home. Miss Julia Williams has been engaged by the management of the Ruby Theater to sing illustrated songs. Her first appearance this week was greeted with great applause. Another popular colored physician has purchased a very pretty motor car, in the shape of a four-wheel drive fourth automobile purchased by colored physicians, while a number of our ministers also have purchased machines. Mr. Fred C. Moore, national organizer of the Negro Business League, is in the city the guest of the local league. There was a special meeting at the Y. M. C. A. Friday, May 31. Every one is looking forward to the closing of Central Colored High School, which will occur near the latter part of June. Quite a number of bright-eyed bum and girls are very busy with their orations. --- We received a copy this week of the Kentucky Club Woman, a new paper launched under the auspices of the Federated Clubs of Kentucky Women. The journal is filled with news items of parish interest to women. We predict for it a great success. Mrs. Lavinia Watson Cooper, Mrs. Mary Robinson Dethridge, of Chicago, and Mrs. Richard Oliver spent a delightful day at Dandelion Sunday, then seemed to be much pleased with the city. They were highly entertained by Mrs. Preston Sherley. They were much impressed with the rapid progress of the colored citizens of Danville along business lines. A permit has been taken out for the new Y. M. C. A. building, located on Chestnut street, between Ninth and Tenth. Mr. Bullock, who is the secretary, is using every effort to have this as the finest building of its kind in the United States. . . . The bazaar given in the interest of the Colored Orphans' Home was indeed a great success. We are unable' this week to agree the correct amount of the money that would be given to Louisville have done a great thing in responding to such a worthy institution. It is with regret that we received the announcement in reference to the passing of the Louisville National Medical College, which has stood as a monument for a long time in the city of Louisville. The name Dr. H. H. Fitzbuther is closely associated. Had he been alive, we believe that this would have been one of the leading colleges of its kind in the United States. Rev. Alex Hannan, the very popular pastor of the St. Mary's Tabernacle, has returned to the city after a pleasant stay in Charlotte, N.C., where he attended the general conference. He also was a fraternal representative to the city that met in Kansas City. Rev. Hannan is now positive how long he will be in the city. The commencement of the Eckstein Norton Institute will commence June 2 and continue until June 16. As stated in these columns last week, this school, like its doors forever, the school, will close its doors forever. The school will unite next fall with the new Lincoln Institute. There will be a number of graduates next week; a special train will convey passengers during the week to the exercises will be held. This school, which is situated by Rev. C. H. Parrish and Dr. William J. Simmons, will forever be held by her graduates all over the United States a sacred place. Just what disposition will be made of the buildings and grounds we are unable to say at this writing. THE WILKERSON HOTEL Phone New 4687. European plan cafe phone number. Special rates to guests stopping on campus. Good service, moderate prices. James. F. Wilkerson, prop., 811 N. Senate Ave. MARRY! Hundreds of colored men and women willing. Information free. Write today. American Directory Company, NI, Dallas, Texas. TRUSSES TRUSSES R. W. Magee & Co. 425 Mas- tessure tatessenette Trusses and braces a speciality. Cream a specialty. A star Cream Parlor. Sundae, 5c and 10c. Soft, Drinks and Sodas, 5c. Meals served to order. and Sodas, 5c. Meals served to order. grand melody and song. $18 WATER'S FIFTH Owensboro, Ky. WALTER S. HOUSTON. Give us a call when you are in the city. BUSINESS LOCALS Dr. Oscar W. Langston, 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. The Freeman at Greenville, Miss., can be found at S. R. Hodges' barber shop, 505 Main street. The Freeman in Montgomery, Ala., by Happy Jim Turner, 11 Coosa street. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. The Crisis on sale at the Eureka Drug Store. When in Champaign, Ill., stop at O. E. Keen's Cafe, 77 East Main street. Meals, 15, 20 and 25 cents. Your patronage is solicited. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents (taxym). Has curd others; will cue you. Address: P. B. Blodau, drugstreet, Indianapolis, Ind. Fresh Fish and Oysters Poultry and Canned Goods Of All Kinds. JESSE STARKS New Phone 3375-K; Old, Main, 4222 451 Mass. Ave., Indianapolis Mrs. Millie Alexander Of 223 Indiana Ave. is now located at 413 Indiana Ave., where she will carry a full line of Hair Goods. She invites her many friends to call and see her. GotoBlackers For Fine Candies His Chile Can't be Surpassed 347 Indiana Avenue TAKE YOUR BICYCLE TO Baron, the Bicycle Man, 341 Indiana Ave. WE GUARANTEE OUR REPAIR WORK. Established 15 Years New Phone 5407 H. C. FARISS & CO. 1324 E. 20th St. Dealers in First Class Staple and Favcy Groceries. Eureka Confectionary Home Bakery. Eat fresh and Fresh. Give us a trial. Open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Courteous treatment to all. R. A. HANLEY. 1006 N. West St. Hayes Brothers, Inc. 236-38 W. Vermont St., Indianapolis Taylor Baking Co. HOME BAKING AND Ice Cream Factory Board and Room for Professional Men See our Representative at the train and get rates. Geo. S. Taylor, Mgr. 701-3-5-7 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. A DIAMOND RING FOR THE BRIDE OR GRADUATE Our stock of Diamonds is complete. See our Diamond Rings from $35.00 to $60.00. They are beauties; blue, white and nice size. The best ever offered in the city for the price DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 MONUMENT PLACE The Ladies' Exchange A. FIRST CLASS MEALS SERVED at all times Neatly furnished rooms for the traveling public. Also light housekeeping 1128 N. Senate Avenue. Rooming House, 919 N. Senate Avenue. New Phone 4109. Mrs. Ida Young, Proprietress MILITARY Spring Footwear HUTCHINSON'S Walk=Over Boot Shop 28 North Pennsylvania St. Eatwear N'S It Shop a St. LATE early as possible. The t with. This buy and surplus insures and interest. Company, ES ...$1,000,000 ...$600,000 Grocery ue Me Us a Call. R. R Pockets! and Meats for your homes. been buying. Everything Dallas, Texas BUY A PETALUMA HOME and Hatch Day Old dies, Appliances. COMPANY NEVER TOO LATE To start saving but it is always best to begin early as possible. The first spare dollar will be the one to start with. This A HOME FOR SAVINGS Capital, all paid in ..... $1,000,000 Surplus, all earned ..... $600,000 Carlisle's New Grocery 606 North Senate Avenue Delicatessen Specials. Give Us a Call. Old Phone. Main. 4453; New. 375-R. Prices to Suit Your Pockets! Call and get what you need in the line of Groceries and Meats for your homes The cash will get more here than where you have been buying. Everything new and fresh. 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