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Our Summer $1.00 Rate for The Freeman begins July 1 and lasts through the month THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER WILL STAND BY OLD SHIP BANK AND FILE OF COLORED MEN LOYAL TO ADMINISTRATION SEC. HILLES FOR·NATIONAL CHAIRMAN. Clarke Training School Doing a Good Work-Bishop Walters at Muskegee Institute-Pullman Parties to be Protected-News in General. By R. W. Thompson. WASHINGTON, D.C., June 26—The fight at Chicago and during the pre-convention period was bitter. Every point was vigorously contested, and every victory came as the rest of the clowned party of the men who relish in the loyalty of the men who believed in the righteousness of their cause. It was a battle of wins against brute strength—a struggle of the people—of the great socialist, of the upheaval—of the achievement against theatrical display—and the verdict is one that will meet with the approval of the sober, far-seeing and unselfish patriotic elements of the Republic, past the time of the war before the campaign shall have been held during the campaign shall have been held up. The angry words uttered in the heat of the titanic conflict will be forgotten in the main line of the upheaval—it will see their keen edge, and the true-blue Republicans will awaken the fact that at still greater campaign awaits them, that everybody must get together with the people and the people of the wake of a Democratic triumph at the polls in November. The past now belongs to history; the future welfare of the people—the future of the people—must be faced in a spirit of generosity and good fellowship. This is the attitude of 90 per cent. of the Americans, black and white, who are not just as weak as the� and are only another with a night and main. The battle was fought on a fair field, and the contenders were giants. No reasonable soldier will sneer at those efforts. The better life of the people will be to be cheerful losers. The victors will bear their laurels with becoming modesty. Theodore Roosevelt fought a game with the people who were not as well as the men who command him. William Howard Taft, manfully maintained his side of the contest, and won because he had tradition, achievement, the prestige of the party and the confidence of the people and the people of the people who were not as well as the people. That is the result. Optimistic Republicans cannot be the only one who has been the line of the break. It is the permanent. The party has had its troubles and divisions before, and they have been composed happily before serious damage was done. The results are resulting on the loss of the imagination to generate the hope that conditions are not so bad this year that harmony cannot be secured long before the campaign is under full headway. The party will be on the other side, second thought of the Protestants is apt to bring the conviction that it is far better to effect an amicable arrangement within a party lines that will help us to move into the hands of the army by persistence in a family quarrel. That some white man and some black ones will be out of the new party is to be expiated. The party will be in the clowned political forecasters that the rack and file of the Republicans, of both races, will within the next sixty days of the month marching shoulder to shoulder under the power of the party. The party will be as the duly accredited standard-bearer of the United Party of freedom, con-political advancement, constitutional stability, and equality of all men before the law. With our country and the way take it, it can be put down to a certainty that the bulk of the colored voters of the land will give their support to the foreign nation of the people. The new men who realize that the "old ship" is perfectly seaworthy, and that there is no justification for takethe boats, to risk capsizing in a presentist and uncharted political ocean. Colored Delegates "Stayed Put." The peculiarly gratifying feature of the Chicago convention was the unshakable role of the colored delegates to their pleasures and instructions. Californians threatened, tempted and persecuted, and besieged at every turn for humiliation, device, these gallant southerners stood as firmly as the Rock of Gibraltar and sent from their moorings. Sent to the convention by their constituents to vote against their him from start to finish, and without a doubt, they demonstrated that the Negroes character and courage—that in great need he can be trusted. They could not be beaten. The Negroes heightened than before the esteem of the nation. North and South why reason of the strong and incompetent position taken by these delegates at Chicago was this healthful condition of affairs given to Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson, who labored early and late to bring to South in line for the President's remembration and succeeded in holding him, despite the desparate odds he was faced with a face week after week throughout the states. Col. Johnson, flanked by able "experienced lieutenants like Napier, of Tennessee; Cohen, of Louisiana; McDonald, and Lee, of Florida," man of the Chicago convention, as far as the Negro's part in the masterly presentation concerned. His amiable presentation in other states, in Georgia, Florida, and other southern states, clearly won the day for the administration, and it goes without the slightest accretion of the bearded leader of the forces in the field during the national campaign that is now wide open. He has shown himself to be a fearless champion of the right, a skillful lawyer, a politician, a strategist and a man who commands the treasury and the esteem of his own people, as well as the friendship and ready support of the most powerful factors of the white race on the land. There cannot be "Too Much Johnson" in the terrific battle that is to wage from now until November. Taft Deserved Renomination Taft Deserved Renomination. As has been said before in these columns and now repeated for emphasis, President Taft has been given the authority at the hands of his party. It is customary to give a second term to a chief executive who "makes good." There has been who, Mr. Taft should have been denied his honor, as plain as a pikistaw that he kept his pledges to the people, and on the tariff, handling of trusts, foreign relations, protection of the land for a continuance in position of Mr. Taft. The Republican party has failed to "score." Would it have been wise to have made this admission by refusing President Taft the vote of endorsement and an environment of candidate admiration? Without declaring that Mr. Taft has not made mistakes, it cannot be gainsaid that he has rendered excellent service, grown in strength with the colored people, they have come to understand the real breadth of his policies. He understands the Negro problem better now than he did in years before, he benefits the benefit of his enlarged vision during his next four years in the White House. The pilots at the helm are not blind to the rocks that menace the craft's community, and watch the channel closely as they steer down the line of danger. President Taft can be re-elected—if the party will, in its place do what it knows best what to do. Due note will be taken of every advantageous situation as it develops. It is stated that a meeting of the party will be scheduled shortly, and a comprehensive plan of action will be marked out. The Chicago Platform. While the Negro is benefited by all of the remedial agencies mentioned in the platform adopted at Chicago, he is not the only person to think things that bear upon his rights as a citizen. Two clauses in the platform appeal to the race with especial emphasis on the very plainness and directness of the phraseology carries more force than if it "slobbered" or thundered too loudly in the index. These planks are impressed. The Republican party reaffirms its intention to uphold at all times the authority and integrity of the courts, both State and Federal, and it will ever insist that their powers to enforce their property shall be preserved inviolate. Again: "We call upon the people to quicken their interest in public affairs, to conform to the laws of law, to form of lawlessness, and to strengthen in all possible ways a respect for law and an observance of it." The foregoing excerpts will wormly discuss our people, and will be amplified by editorial writers and orators on the stump. President Taft is to talk to the people from time to time, and it will do so with colored people with perfect frankness, reiterating the sentiments of his recent speech in denunciation of lynching and taking the highest ground for a more vigorous protection of the who, and the rights of citizens. In the improvement of conditions, in the improvement of the courts in meting out punishment to offenders against civil rights laws and to classify lynchers as murderers, to firmly to fit the crime, must be a vital force. Secretary Hilles for National Chairman. The assurance that Secretary Charles D. Hilles is to be chairman of the national committee gives universal satisfaction and purpose. He is especially pleased to have him in charge. Under him, there is certain to be a square deal. Everybody who is worth anything will have a chance to work, and will be offered a deal. Mr. Hilles shows himself to be a shrewd political general, and he will be followed with absolute confidence by the party. From the outset of the meeting, Mr. Hilles is the logical man for the place, a fact pointed out by your correspondent at the time the national committee met here last December. By all means, let Mr. Hilles be made chairman of the national committee. The leaders will fall in behind him and hold up his hands to the limit of their capacity. With Mr. Hilles as commander-in-chief, the president—as they must be—the re-election of President Taft in November is regarded as one of the "surest things" of the year. Clarke Training School's Commencement The annual commencement exercises of the Clarke Training School of the Bible College were held here in Northwest, the recently purchased home of the school, Dr. W. H. Jackson was master of ceremonies, and the following was the program: Invocation, Rev. W. H. Clark; Mission; address to Miss J. Frances Johnson; address to graduates, Rev. Sterling N. Brown; financial statement, James L. Neill. The certificates were awarded by Jroph. Jesse Lawson, dent of the Bible College. Rededication announced by Rev. W. Wallace McCary. The graduates in dressmaking were: Mrs. Frances McNelli, Washington D. C.; Mrs. Frances McNelli, Washington D. C.; Ecole Poy, Pa. Rosa E. Fields, Washington, D. C.; Emma L. Randolph, Aurelia, Va.; Mary L. Stockton, Calloway, Virginia. Millinery—Lula E. Brown and Anna C. Katey, Washington D. C.; Anna E. Munnelly, Orangeburg, S. C. Hair dressing—Elizabeth Evans, Mary Hair dressing—Elizabeth Evans, Mary P. Jackson, Blanche G. Parks, Ella Scott. INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, JUNE 29 1912 W. H. WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT. Re-nominated as Republican Standard-Bearer. Amanda Adams, Lavinia Graves, Washington, D.C.: Georgia A. Watson, Staunton, Va.; Alta A. Oram, Montgomery, Md.; Rosa Welkins Lee, West Virginia; Mary L. Johnson, Castleton, Va.; Mrs. Julia Irving, Culpepper, Va., and Claudine E. Burton, Lyby, Va. This school, under the admirable management of Mrs. Addie R. Clarke, who has had years of experience in the domestic arts, has demonstrated its usefulness through the success of the large number of its graduates who have made a number of the best of their class, notably, Mrs. Frances McNeill, in dress making; Lula E. Brown, Anna E. Munn, merely and Anna C. Kelley in millinery, the work of the latter havink elicited much praise at the commencement; Mrs. Rosa Lee has opened up hairdressing parlors in Elkins, W. Va., with promise of great success. Mesdames Jackson, Johnson and Oram, and Misses Elizabeth Evans and Georgia Watson have taken up, in a most practical way, with every encouragement of success, the hair work so thoroughly taught by Mrs. Bertie Jackson. In her new and more adequately appointed school premises, Mrs. Clarke will be able to accommodate an increased number of pupils, and she states that the outlook for the future is exceedingly bright. McCracken Works for Welfare of Colored Porters. Frederick D. McCracken, of St. Paul, Minn., associated in a responsible capacity with Representative Frederick C. Stevens, is taking a lively interest in the development of the proposed law, having before Congress to strengthen the weak spots in the employers' liability law and to protect workers in the case of a accident. In the general decision, going against a Pullman porter on a technicality, indicated to Mr. McCracken the dangers which lie in the wake of the faithful men who look after workers, and the need to be more riskier than lives with a possibility of recovering nothing substantial in the event of injury in the line of duty. Mr. McCracken has persons interviewed as a member of the ménage, and has been a member of both houses, and has laid before them the conditions under which the Pullman and other porters labor—all of which are in the public interest—assured that the rights of these men will be protected, and that the employers' liability law, bearing directly upon their case, will be made rigid enough to prevent the misuse of the employees'岗位 in the event of accidents on the road, the responsibility for which the company cannot escape, through any quasi-criminal action, or the like. Mr. McCracken is a great help to the race, especially in matters of patronage and legislation. In more than one instance, when a dilatory Senate election is held, the company has been offered to the men, Mr. McCracken has been able to stir up sufficient interest on the part of leading senators to pull appointments out of the "pigeon-hole." For accretance, Mr. McCracken has been has been inclined to deny colored men the privilege of holding places above the level of the common-place. Mr. McCracken is currently in the middle of the capital and both are immensely popular in social circles here. Bishop Waters at Tuskegee Race Conference Bishop Alexander Walters, speaking to your correspondent, had many good things to say of the recent World's Congress of Races at Tuskegee Institute, which drew together the ablest drivers of law and the most advancements set on foot by the progress of peoples of the earth. The bishop was greatly impressed by all he saw and heard at Tuskegee, and shared with the visitors from abroad the amazement encountered in manifold operations carried on by this wartime school. He was of the opinion that --- Bishop Thirkield has received a telegram announcing the nomination for the Iowa legislature of George H. Woodward, the first of the 1980s, the 1981, and 1982th级 of Howard University, class of "95, now practicing law in the Zuxton district of that state. Col. Henry Lincoln Johnson and former Governor William Pitt. Kellogs, of Louisiana, are out in public statements warmly praising the honesty and diligence of the government, the support of the South, who so sturdily stuck to their guns and refused to sell out to the opponents of President Taft. Preparations are being made on an extensive scale for the "National Jubilee" in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the national legal reform proclamation of Abraham Lincoln. It will be held in this city, September 22 to 26, inclusive of Normal School. No. 0Mten, principal of the delegates to represent the District at the National Congress of Colored Educators, to be held here September 24. The commencements of the M street high school, the Armstrong manual training school and Normal School No. 2, were held in the local religious performance. Each turned out the largest class in its history and many prizes and scholarships were awarded to meritorus young men and women. Mrs. J. C. Napier gracefully filled her husband's engagement to speak before the literary societies at Wilberforce University's commencement. Architect W. Sidney Pittman is planning a fine residence for Dr. J. E. Sheppard, the 1st President of the Department of Training school, Durham, N.C. Dr. Shepard was here Sunday, en route home. Shepard was here Sunday, as a rout homeward was here Sunday, in ministerial reference and summer school. BARBER SHOP DEBATES INTERESTING TOPICS DISCUSSED BY GENTLEMEN OF LEISURE Louisville to be Represented at the National Negro Business League—Rev. Dr. Parrish Delivers Commencement Address - Wedding Bells. By Lee L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut St. A large number of the teachers are leaving the city for summer resorts and to take summer courses in some of our best schools in the country. They have access to the university and can take summer courses. The position of principal of Central Colored high school is still vacant. Everyone is guessing as to the name of the lucky person. The field is filled with applicants, with everyone a hot favorite. Louisville will send a delegate to the National Negro Business League, which is based in Chicago. President Parker is using every effort to make the local league worth while. Rev. C. H. Perrish, who has been continue to his bedside is able to be out again. Last Friday he delivered the commencement address before the students and teachers of the Russell high school, Lexington, Ky. The opera house was crowded with students and teachers in that room, papers as the Returned Lexington Boy, and his address was published in full on the following morning in the Lexington papers. Among the many interesting facts about the following: and convinced that knowledge and character despine no one on account of color, but they abide with all who obey their laws; and convinced that they reward and administer her punishments. Her waves will swallow up the millionaires as well as the pauper. I saw the other day where a stalwart of the Negro community when it realizes that the Negroes have acquired in the last fifty years over $1,000,000.00 in real estate and that they own $180,000.00 in farms, on which they own oiled as slaves. This is the one doing something and our lads are in the ring. Wedding bells are still ringing in Louisville. Cupid is very busy. Miss Prima Fitzbutter, whose wedding was scheduled to take place at the White Episcopal church, was quietly married at her home after evening. It seems that the number of the guests were disappointed as to the place of the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Waring will leave for the Windy City this week (Chicago is the place where all of them seem to so soon after marriage). Miss Prima Fitzbutter, Mrs. Waring, lady. stole a march on a number of her friends last Sunday night, and was quietly married to Mr. James Davis, of Delaware, Lt. The bride and groom, like all the rest, was queen of Chicago. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L. G. Jordan, of the Baptist Forensic rooms. Miss Jianmin Adams, who was the bridesmaid in the Davis-Brown wedding, left for Arkansas, Kan., Monday morning. We have reliable information that another very popular young lady will cast 'her hat in the ring' in a short while by marrying some out-of-town lad. We are expected this week to invade the territor yof our Friend Tolbert, that is, will make a flying trip to Frankfort, Ky., a few hours, and will give a full report next week. The Freeman has put on the last page on the paper for punishment. I suppose, because we have had acting a little greedy by trying to take up all of the space in the paper. It has been said that the recent high school was the best one in the history of the school. It seems that Melville Pericerian away all the oratorical honors. It was that we decide which student excelled, they all good. We are not sure that we will be able to have any item listed in this column, as we have been notified by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity that they will usate Friday night. We have paid up our insurance so as to be prepared for whatever the boys have in store for us. the graduating class of 1902 held their first class reunion Thursday evening, their first occasion of Miss Nellie Hughes, on West Virginia, the following persons are officers: Mrs. Eileen Dorch Mack, president; Miss Nellie secretary, secretary; Mrs. Mattie W. Anderson, teacher; Mrs. Taylor, historian. Mr. Horace Morriss, a Louisville boy, but now of Washington, is in the city to attend this class reunion, the number of letters were read from absent. CHAMPAIGN. ILL Special to the Freeman Mrs. Cora J. Frias, who has been re- stings in Champaign for the past year, will leave the funds in the form of Missouri, viz. St. Louis, Hecorrho, and Valley Mines, where she is formerly taught school, then to her home in Farm- ersie, M. J. Miss. Frances Ellis, who recently graduated from the same high- school, has come to Champaign to sign the summer with her sister, Mrs. Na- pine Hunt, Mr. Alex. H Jones, B. A. H. III. is in Champaign waiting for the summer school at the University of Ill- inois to open, where he will attend ... including Older W. A. Jackson, of the Illinois list of the first of Middle M. E. W. Chavers is pastor at the C. M. E. church, Mr. Clarence Townsen, of La- lamlay, and was here visiting Miss Will- ary. John Iass et al., Jr., there was an eight-pound-pound born from the James Logan Wednesday morning, Mr. 104 North Walnut street, William Over- ton, is visiting her sister in Monticello, Ill. is visiting her sister in St. Cotton, of the University of Coln, Is now visiting friends in Champaign, is now visiting friends in Champaign, Mr. E. Mr. Burrus Dickerson has returned to the Springfield, and was from the Chester and Roscoe Brewer departed for Ch ast last week. The Model Club gave a sur- prise party Tuesday, June 11th on one day. His new birthday is eighteenth birth- d. He received many challenges were played and refreshments were served. A splendid time was pursued by Miss Beatrice Gray enter- tained the the 19th Middle Mass. the class on Friday, June 14th and Mrs. E. J. Jackson, 304 East Stoughton street, Urbana, Ill. Games were played and refreshments were played in enjoyable evening was- ing. Miss Allen was the most reported. Miss Allen was the most Urbana, Ill. who recently graduated from the Champaign high school, de- parted Saturday, June 15, for Normal, where he was held to attend the normal teachers' training school. Mr. Mark Mar- xion is in Peoria, Ill., visiting her grandmother Mrs. McCurty. The Champ- naver, was defeated by the Danville Giants at Davenille, the first in a baseball contest that ended with a score Guy Harris estrayed from his home, in June, 1911, in Champaign. Anyone must have a description: Low, heavy build, about five-tall, color light brown skin, please not mention. Nancy Harris, 104 North Walnut street, Champaign, Ill., and receive a reward of $5.00. SHELBYVILLE, KY., NEWS Mrs. Frances Howard and Mr. David Rucker are on the sick list, but both are improving. ...Miss Alice Womach was elected as a delegate to the grand sesquicentennial city, a large crowd was in attendance. "Tallahassee is a attraction at the Crescent theater. ...Mrs. Lula Jones is very ill. ...The Almighty called to the great beyond. Mr. J. W. B. Hawkins spent a few hours at Dr. W. B. Hawkins spent a few hours in Louisville on business. The Tabernacle lodge had their annual thanksgiving dinner. Miss Flora B. Moody is very ill. ...There was a debate between Prof. G. W. Saffell and Rev. Coleman, of Simpsonville, Miss. Has woman the Right to Vote? Negative affirmative. Rev. Coleman. The proceeds were for the benefit of the Baptist church. Run Baptist church will have a meeting with relatives. Mrs. W. B. Hawkins is able to be up. ...Mr. F. J Hardix spent Sunday in the city. ...Mr. and Mrs. Richard Adams spent Sunday in the city. ...Mrs. Margaret Able has been visiting. Nicklesville. ...Get The Freeman and Mr. Ennis Reddens' grocery each week, and at Mr. Martin's grocery in the West End. Florence Hall, manager and correspondent. 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Although the cost or living steadily increases, there are still a lot of folks who have nerve enough to indulge in matrimony. A few Odd Fellows may go to the Atlanta B. M. C. to elect somebody. More will to keep somebody from being elected. One cannot rid himself too soon of the selfish friend(") whose attachment stays put only so long as you can be used to grind a personal axe. A near-statesman, who realizes the title of "The Sage of the Potomac" to conceal his identity, is still inflicting a job-lot of insane drivel upon the readers of the Washington Bee. The office of supervising architect of the Treasury was vacant such a short time that neither W. Sidney Pittman nor John Anderson Lankford got a chance to put in a bid for it. The national emancipation celebration, for which the senate has voted $250,000, some reason the same reason that the original proposition failed. Too much "vest-pocket" leadership. Charles Banks, the moving spirit of modern Mound Bayou, Miss., is to have a "loving cup." The way to keep a man working is to show proper appreciation of the good things he has done and is doing. Jim Corbitt will never be happy until he discovers a "white goo" who can put Jack Johnson out of business. Conversely, his own comorbidity or that growth he exhibits every Sunday in his letter on the sports of the day. Editor G. C. Clement, of the Star of Zion, aptly describes the recent Zion conference as a "negative" body. It will go down in history for the things it declined. The motion of Editor Clement, however, is one of the right things the conference did. If the over-ambitious gentleman who figured in the "scattering" column at Chicago in 1981, the leaders in the bishopric race the Zion church today would have had a full bench, and two very able divines would have been spared a four-years' wrestle with the pangs of "hope deferred." National Organizer Charles H. Moore is laboring hard to make the Chicago meet- PENSACOLA, FLA. REV. DR. MANLY DEAD. Happenings in Churches and Lodges Society News. By Walter W. Thomas, of the Thomas News Bureau, 520 North DeViller Street The El Centro Social Club will give a shirt waist dance at the Morro Castle garden on the first Friday in July. This event will be held in the park by the local young society men. The club is composed of Messrs. Columbus Dorley, Anderson Douglas, Jr., and others. The club will be beautifully decorated for this occasion....The Devilla airdome will soon have some high-class vaudeville acts, and will be to be the local society headquarters. There is only standing room in the Devilla airdome nightly. They have some Rev. Dr. Mannley of Mississippi, died last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Plumber. The doctor was brought to this city from Mississippi by his wife, Mrs. W. E. Plumber. He was a former pastor of Big Zion church of this city, where the funeral service was held, Rev. Dr. H. C. Cummings, pastor, was killed. He was dead as a shock to his many friends. Master Wilbur Ford, Jr., was accidentally shot last week, but the injury is not very serious. His many little friends were in the covery. Mr. Hewitt Waltle, of Boston, Mass, who has been attending the Tuskegee Institute, is spending his vacations with his friends and Mrs. Charles Roberts, of West Gadsden street. Mr. Walke is very much pleased with our city, in which he has made quite a large number of friends., the mail carrier on rural route No. 2. Mr. Murry succeeds a white man, who recently failed to pass the required examination. His many friends are very pleased with his work. Miss Addie E. Williams is spending the summer in Atlanta, Ga., as the guest of friends. Miss Williams was a former teacher in the school, and many friends, her departure. The El Centro buffet and ice cream parlor at 529 North DeViller street, will have a first-class piano installed next to the building. The new business houses in the city. It is making quite a success. Mrs. Mary L. Thomas will entertain the Misses Mabel Smith and the唱者 of the who. For the age of 25, the唱er who's Pensacola high school. The young ladies received many presents from their many friends. The Prof. B. Oung, of the State School of The Librarian, Filed on the return last week to his home. He delivered the graduating speech at the opera house on June 3, which was one of the grand-dance artists given by the local schools. The commencement exercises which were given at the Pensacola opera house on June 3 were quite a success. Mr. Marnley, the wife's late at Dr. Marnley's life, is the sick list for a few days. She is still the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Plumber. Her many friends are glad to know this. The唱er is very truly the Samuel Johnson is entertaining the public by giving his regular trolley rides every week. He invites all to come out and take a cool ride over all the local business. Mr. Leighton Watson turned last week from Morris Brown College at Atlanta, Ga. and her many friends are glad to see her. With the organizing of the New El Centro, the group would return to the season will be a very lively one among the local clients of the people. Watch The Freeman for all accounts. Mrs. Perry Wilson has a pastime with the nice and the pastime months. Her many friends will be glad to see her out again. I would like to hear from all colored newspapers as and going to open a colored news stand. I am so happy to create a special paper. Also magazines will be handled. Address: Walker W. Thomas, 520 North DeViller Street, Pensacola, Fla. The Crisis has been a new amusement of the mass change same as the Walker W. Thomas. Anyone out of town wanting one can send in 11 cents in stamps and it will be forwarded to your address. Don't be so so. I'm going to be the Thomas News Bureau, 520 North DeViller Street. Walker Wilmer Thomas ...Mr. Lee S. Wilson, of Nashville, Tenn. is the head pharmacist at the Tensas drug store this summer. Mr. Elgin Brown, the pharmacist of Prof. Stewart, of North Hayne street, died last week after a very short illness. His death was quite a shock to me, and I have friends. Mr. and Stewart have the many friends...Miss Jannie Smith, of Montgomery, Ala., is in the city as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Edwards, of Montgomery, who has made a large number of friends in the local society set. A surprise part was --- Special to THE FREEMAN ing of the National Negro Business League a record breaker. There should be 10,000 people in the city and City in犹豫 to press the prosecution of the race's greatest organization for commercial advancement. The newspaper of Chicago, whatever their local differences, will be a unit in welcoming the National Negro Press Association. Cary D. Lewis, W. D. Neighbors, and B. Turner and the rest of the fellows of the "fourth estate" will be there with the "glad hand" extended. Mound Bayou the Negro's model town, is preparing for adequate fire protection. Fire limits will be established, within which no frame buildings can be erected. The structures can now be put up almost as cheaply as frame buildings, lasting longer and offering a larger degree of safety. Our journalists and magazine writers are hearkening unto the recent warning of Dr. Booker T. Washington not to be afraid of fire, and the stories today show marked improvement in literary method. Simple language is the rule and the theme is handled directly into the story, elaborate into catchy titles tiresome to chuckle. "C across the lots and say what you have to say at once," advises the Tuskegee Wizard. "Little Bay Beach," on a cozy bay near the Atlantic ocean, just out of Norfolk, owned by L. W. Bright, the genial "mine folk," and the labor unions of the folk, gives promise of becoming one of the most popular summer resorts on the coast south of Cape May. Mr. Bright has enlarged his facilities for fishing, boating and camping, and has expected there during the next three months. "Lem" Bright is a prince of good fellows, and holds his friends with hooks of steel because he "meets everybody on the level and parts with them on the square." The colored waiter has a fine chance to "make good" while the nrenzied labor agitators are struggling with the hotel of others. When he is in his place in the dining rooms of the best hostelier, he is simply taking back the place that belongs to him by the logic of being a "strike-breaker," for the unions have no compunction about denying him the right to earn his bread in any of the callings they control. The Negro has the labor unions of the simple reason that the labor unions have no use for him. Says the Durham Reformer, with absolute verity: "Dr. Thirkield's elevation to the bishopric leaves a vacancy at Howard University, and he is honored to aspire. To say that there are no colored men capable of filing such a position is a mistake, which none but the president of Howard University are men among the colored people who possess the qualities which would tell for the advancement of Howard University. He is the best all-round man that could be relied to keep the school up to its present state, and he Shepard can see his way to take up the work Howard University, he would make an ideal president for that great institution. given in honor of Miss Hazel Lyman last Thursday night. Quite a large number of the younger set were present and all reported a very delightful turn from Tuskegee Institute, where he has been attending school....Mrs. Leo Clalbone has been on the sick klist. Her many friends will be glad to hear of her quick recovery. Mrs. Nettle Hymes is in St. Louis, where she will be with who has been ill for some time....Mr. Columbus Darley returned to the city last week after spending the winter in Greenville, Ala. His many friends were glad to see him back. Mr. Columbus original Club dance, which will be given at the Morro Castle garden the first Friday in July. This dance will be one of the grandest features of the season. It was one of the grandest affairs and outings given this season....The El Centro Buffet Ice Cream Parlor Company will open a palm garden at the Dedra airdome, can palm trees and sods. It was one of the branch refreshment stand, but can also report news for publication in The Freeman, too. EVANSVILLE. IND. LEADER OF CUBAN UPRISING FAILS TO CARRY OUT THREATS WASHINGTON — With an uninterrupted line of communication by wireless and cable between Washington and New York, the Navy Departments in eastern Cuba and no reports whatever of any serious attempt by the Negro rebel leader, Antifascist forces, to threat to hang all foreigners and to destroy their property, officials here began to assume that this was one of the ordinary paper utterances so common in the West Indies and Central America. Apparently, Admiral Usher, in charge of the naval contingent at Guantanamo and right in the heart of the insurrection, was able to control the situation, for he has made no request for additional marines or naval force, such as might be necessary to foreign life or serious danger to foreign life, property, which he has been charged to protect. Higher officials of the navy feel deeply concerned at the serious interruption of the elaborate program of fleet drills and exercises, caused by the diversion of so many of the big battleships and auxiliaries that are $180,000,000 worth of naval vessels," one said up in duty for which they are quite unified and which might be performed by the military department. A movement already is afoot to get the battleships away from Cuba in time to resume the execution of the summer's program in Narraarsenet Bay by July 1. READ THE WORDS OF OTHERS Gentlemen. I cannot begin to tell you all the benefits I have received since the arrival of the two specimens of Loadstones you sent me. For many years I was convinced that no person lived who was more unfortunate than myself. Loss in business; death of loved ones and other troubles too numerous to mention, were driving me to a state of frenzy. A friend told me to write you for information regarding the system of two Loadstones and their power. 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GIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL AND CHAUTAUQUO to the ministers of all denominations to be the guest week, beginning July 4, 1912 and closing July 13, 1912. The following and kindred questions: condition of the people of your community? Is crime is the cause of its reduction? condition? What effort, if any, has been made to be lessing? co-operate with the Civic Improvement Leagues? been conducted to any extent in your community, an effect of the temperance organizations, and have you the work of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. been effectu- you approve them? messiness of the city and country school teacher? attitude of the day-school teacher towards the church and vious condition of your people? Revivals, how conducted, arbut and Rev. Dr. W. Y. Chapman will be in charge during conference week. All ministers who intend to should make it known at an early date, addressing a Training School, Durham, N. 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Browne and the expository features during a tending this conference should mas president National Religion Traini can be made for them. There will form The Summer School and Chaunt will open July 3, 1912, and continue up-to-date Summer School for the lars and terms address PRESI Frank Temey. Babylon, N. Y. only laid the chamois bag containing the two Loadstones on the dresser and forgot them. Trouble began as of old; my husband was fretful and finding fault with everything. I was all out of sorts myself and wondered what had happened to cause so much discord all at once. Finally I remembered the Loadstones and began to search for them. A few days later I found them tucked away in my machine drawer where one of the children had put them. Now everything as far as I am concerned, is moving along nicely, but my husband, who laughed when the Loadstones first arrived, has changed his tune, and has sent you an order for a pair for himself. Mrs Magaret Wellington. 2738 West Polk Street, Chicago, IL E. W. DALE, Owner and Proprietor. PULLMAN nhest Colored Hotel in America. special accommodation for married couples. table ladies. Rooms including steam heat and 80c, 75c and $1. Rate by the week $2.50 up. NES, Proprietor. St., Chicago, Illinois HOTEL PULLMAN The Largest and Finest Colored Hotel in America. All newly furnished. Special accommodation for married couples. Single rooms for respectable ladies. Rooms including steam heat and bath by the day or night 50c, 75c and $1. Rate by the week $2.50 up. J. A. JONES, Proprietor. 3639-41-43 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois Centro Buffet BELL, Prop. CHARLES SEALS, Mgr. LIQUORS AND CIGARS MUSIC IN CONNECTION Add Fellows' Hall Chicago, Illinois Brothers Studio Photos and Enlargements Ls 3 for 25 cents ING GALLERY Shots 5 Cents Chicago Cold Water in every room. Phones Doug. 155; Auto. 76 560 dere Hotel Room, Cafe and Entertainment. HAMMOND, Mixologist. 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Va., for a conference on the league July 3, 4 and 5, in the Zion Baptist church, Philadelphia. The call declares that "every member of the race who believes in politics and who supports important men and measures, rather than armies and contributors to the league, is eligible to membership. Preferences for President and Vice-President of the United States are candidates in the several states will be nominated from among roles, race hatred, segregation, colorophobia, clusion from the ballot box and from the state militia of the South, peonage, etc., are all named as products of disfranchisement and steps will be taken to find a remedy for the situation of churches are asked to preach a special sermon at some hour on Sunday, June 30. on "Evils of Disfranchisement and Responsibilities of Citizens." The colored Democratic organization, headed by Bishop Alexander Walters, will hold a conference in Baltimore next beginning on Monday, June 24. Colored Democratic leaders from all parts of the country will be in attendance. Messrs. Napier and Johnson Injured. Word comes from Chicago that two of the race's foremost political leaders have been charged with register Napier lost his footing Tuesday night while alighting from a street car in Chicago, and falling to the ground after injuring about the face and head, and his entire system suffered a tremendous shock. He is under the care of Dr. D. Williams and is said to be slowly recovering. Recorder Henry Lincoln Johnson, on the train nearing Chicago, in company of a group of some cars that obstructed the right of way, and received slight bruises. Seven of the party were more or less hurt by the impact, but seem to be all right now. The Harris-Kemp Nuptials. Friends in this city have received cards from the University of Louisville Louise Kemp, a leader of Brooklyn society, to Mr. George W. Harris, editor of The Journal of the American Psychological The Society, was performed June 6, in HARVEY'S NEWS AGENCY, 3924 STATE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. ALL THE LEADING COLORED NEWSPAPERS OF THE CITY AND ELSEWHERE. AUTO PHONE 73-022. Phone Calumet 2455 Chas. T. Glazebrook Merchant Tailor SUITS MADE TO ORDER Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing. Work Called for and Delivered. 2621 S. State St. Chicago, Illinois I & COMPANY GENTS TAILORS Servers of Fine Garments omatic, 79-312 Chicago, Illinois THE CROWD GOES BING! GOING WHERE? Merchant Tailors All work done on the premises. , Proprietor Chicago, Illinois Automatic phone 74-478 CAFE AND BUFFET (ALLY OPENED) Chicago, Illinois AND AMERICAN RESTAURANT SECTION. Entertainers J. KELLY, Proprietor Automatic 74-577 ompeil and Cafe ent of Thomas McCain (Kentucky Club) nest Resort in the City ra and Entertainers Chicago, Illinois Trenton, N. J. After a brief honeymoon on the New England coast Mr. and Mrs. Morris will be "at home" to their friends at 11 North Fullerton avenue, Montclair, Dr. Gwathney Entertains Dentists. Dr. A. J. Gwathney, the popular dentist, entertained the Robert T. Freeman Dental Association last Saturday night at a *Mirin's* cafe, in honor of his guests, sponsored to appropriate toasts, paid high tributes of character and professional labors of the host. Dr. Gwathney graduated from Howard's dental department in Maine and Connecticut for her practicing in an institution, owing to his proficiency as an apprentice before coming to Washington. He was demonstrator of dentistry in the early days of the department, and gave eminent satisfaction. He has also served as president of the Robert T. Freeman Dental Association. He is one of the pioneers in dental care here and numbers among his patrons some of the best people of the District. "Loving Cup" for Dr. Wormley. Dr. C. Summer Wormley, one of Washington's best known and most popular dentists, has resigned his position as superintendent of the dental department because of his commitment to account on account of the extraordinary pressure of his private practice. For eleven years he rendered capable service to the community, this important branch of the race's greatest beneficiary for higher education of the race, and developed the department from a mere school to a school and infirmary, with an equipment school, the entire country, and its graduates are found prospering in nearly every state in the Union and in many foreign lands. With the $25 million of materials, equipment and permanent improvements, the graduating class for the current year, numbering thirty-four, has been out in the history of the university. As a mark of personal esteem and in recognition of his signal services in advance of the interviews, the dental department House Medical Graduation class a few evening ago presented to Dr. Wormley a massive silver loving cup, which the reitring students were encouraged to hold of his deep sense of appreciation, and in which he emphasized the paramount importance of service as the final test of his training. The presentation address, voicing the hearty good will of the students, was delivered by W. H. Whitted, president of the Dental School, and officers are Leonard E. Sargent, vice president; Walter W. Whitfield, Jr., secretary; J. D. Moses, treasurer; Robert M. Tribble, explain; Alex W. Farebee, sergeant-at-arms. Dr. Wormley was one of the founders of the Robert T. Freeman Dental Association, complete with colored dentists in the District, named in honor of the first colored dentist to practice his profession in Washington, and served two terms as its president. He is active in the Dental Association and has read some able papers before conventions of that body. He prepared the dental exhibit of Howard Anderson, a national attention at the Institute of Dental Aragues, held not long since at Toronto. As an officer in the Mu-So-Lit Club, the S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society and the S. Coleridge-Taylor Choral Society, he the chairs of the leading churches, Dr. Wormley has done much to advance the civic and social and musical status of the race. His violin A. H. Burleigh, the ranking barry Burrleigh, he has appeared in all of the notable concerts here, and has consented to vary his professional duties, from time to time, to all limited number of interesting engagements in various sections of the country. Dr. Wormley is a fine type of the "new Negro," and the example he sets in industry, crafts and unrestricted life is that he could be matched with profit by every young man of the race. At the class-day exercises of the graduating class of Normal school No. 2 in 1916, Ms. H. H. H. was new auditorium, the beautiful bouquet of Killarney roses carried by Miss Vivian Michel Thompson, daughter of Mr. H. H. H. was gifted the conservatories of the White House. JURY HOLDS CHAMP JOHNSON. Indictment for Smuggling Will Not Interfere with Fynn Fight. CHICAGO—Jack Johnson, champion heavyweight pugilist, and his wife, Etta Johnson, were indicted by the Federal grand jury June 21 for smuggling a diamond necklace. The attacks were made by the pugilist to settle the case by the payment of part of the duty and penalty. The necklace is valued at $3,000, and, with the penalty, the amount due the government is $1,000. The government announced that they would not interfere with the Johnson-Flynn fight July 4. The heavyweight pugilist will be allowed to give bonds at Las Vegas, and after July 4 will be required to return to Chicago to meet the indictment. The government will demand a bond of $5,000. BATTLE CREEK, MICH. The new home of Mr. and Mrs. David Burns, of 18 Oak street, will be a pebble dash finish with all the modern improvements, will soon be finished. Mrs. Maud Jones, of Lansing, is the guest of the guest of Mr. Minne Evans, of 31 Clyde street.... Mr. and Mrs. RichersonF, of Albion, Mich., is the guests of their daughter, Mrs. David Sanders, on Frelinhuysen avenue....The rally that was given at the Second aBptist Church for their pastor, Rev. O. T. Judge met with great success. Regular services at the Second aBptist Church next Sunday, at 10:30 a. m., Sunday school at 12 and evening 7:30 p. m....The fourth quarterly meeting Annual Conference was held at the A. M. E. Church June 2. Rev. C. E. Allen, presiding elder of Detroit, Mich., preached a fine sermon Sunday morning, after which Rev. Byrd, pastor, baptised eight candidates. Rev. Gregory, of this city, preached the communion sermon. At night Rev. Evans, pastor of the A. M. E. Church of South Bend, Ind., rendered a very interesting sermon, after which twelve were read in for members. The two members was $30.05 Mrs. H. G. Smith went Saturday afternoon to visit her daughter, Mrs. T. J. Francies, in Fort Wayne. Ind....Remember your agent, at 19 Kalamazoo street. Bell phone 1065 J. H. G. SMITH. TOLEDO, O. Special to the Freeman. Saint John's, MN. The Freeman is in sale at Jackson & Vaughn's, 7 North Erie street. Don't forget the annual outing of St. John's Commandery, No. 5, K. T., to Sugar Island, on June 11, 2014, at Sweeam Grey Church, Matet at Matheny Church, church, adults, 50 cents; children, 25 cents. Mr. Jim Harris, of Zenla, O., who was called to Toledo to the bedside of his little daughter, Agnes returned to Toledo in May. Bessie Moore made a flying trip to Lima, O., with an auto party. W. H. Beasley, of Columbus, /O., the most prominent Negro Democrat in Toledo, was in Toledo in May for a state convention. Mr. Bessily is a campaigner of note and will be associated with Attorney General T. S. Hogan of Ohio. Mr. Beasley is an official in Mr. Hogan's office in Toledo. Mr. Hogan's humbous, O., who is special counsel in the office of Attorney General Timothy S. Hogan, was in Toledo the past week on official business. Mr. Godman is the first official in Toledo to have a special counsel in Ohio, and he was appointed by a good dEmocrat, a friend of the Negro, T. S. Hogan, attorney general. SHEEFIELD, ALA. Miss Saddle Webb has returned home from Birmingham to spend the summer. ...Mrs. Susie Lawson is in the city visiting her relatives...Mrs. Emma Abernathy continues very low with the compulsion to write a book. This writing, Mr. Alfred Polk was called to Gadsen to attend the funeral of his brother, attend...The Freeman of his mother, attend...D. Elliott pressing show on Second street. See D. W. 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Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, End, as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1912. Had to work hard with our mayor at Chicago to hold him down. It would have been better if the Colonel had kept his hat right on his head, where hats belong. June has finally declared itself, living up to its reputation as the most delightful month of the year. Parties are born of necessity—not apparent, but real. The people have a way of knowing when the time is at hand. Vigilance on the part of the authorities has made it possible for a good many more people to take part in the Fourth of July pastimes this year. The National Independent Political League will meet at the Zion Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa., July 3-5. J. Milton Waldron, D. D., organizer. Chas. Banks, of Mound Bayou, Miss., is out in a circular telling how it happened. We hope Brother Banks has been consistent in all that he had part. Since we come to think of it, a third party would have a downright mission if it would take up the Negroes' cause. They are the only people that are not enjoying progression. The publisher of The Freeman, Geo, L. Knox, got some nice newspaper notices in the daily papers while in Chicago, during the recent convention. He was set down as hobnobbing with the big ones. In what respect does the so-called progressive politics differ from any other kind? We take the liberty to answer: "None whatever." Those differing in opinion will put us under obligation by trotting out a few samples. Those who pretend that they have something new to offer the people under the name of progressives had better watch out, else the road roller will get 'em. A breed of statesmen that scorn power built on deception is the need of the hour—that's some progression. Cary B. Lewis, our well-known Chicago correspondent, battled nobly for his chieftain, Theodore Roosevelt, but it was not to be. Too bad to be numbered with those that might have been. "The saddest words of tongue or pen Are these: It might have been." Watermelon, that one best gift to the human family, is now in its most presentable state. That toughness due to early enforced culture has given way to a lusciousness that defies description. Summer heat in its meridian height is distilling 'neath that fibrous outer rim a very Hebe brew that old Bacchus himself would joy in quaffing. The colored Elks of New York are having a hard row to hoe right along in here. They have been enjoined by the highest court of New York from using the words "Elk" or "Elks," and from wearing the emblems of that order, holding the same as belonging to the white Benevolent and Protective Order. The colored Elks will carry the case to the Supreme Court of the United States. Still fighting "Grizzly Bear," "Bunny Hug," and "Texas Tommy" dances. The dancing masters were in convention in this city this week. They concluded that the dances named must be kept out of good society. It is said that he college boys picked them up in various places and took them right along with them into the best society. Now they're having a time of it getting them out. The dancing masters say that they have got to go. The nomination of President Taft to succeed himself was logical and to be expected. Any other result would have been violence to a custom sanctioned by sense, time, and which also carried with it an element of individual respect. Had Mr. Taft been a failure, the party would have been justified in declaring for another candidate. In all of the various conventions looking forward to the national convention the administration was held up as successful, or else no reference was made to it at all. Progressives, so called, showed their only distinguishing quality above that of other parties in endeavoring to raid the offices. They wanted a new deal because the offices are good things to have, and not because of the inability of present incumbents. The colored waiters of New York are quoted as saying that they do not care very much about following up their advantage in the New York hotels. The strike of the white waiters is about ended. The proprietors, however, are not turning the colored waiters out; they are giving them the privilege of going or staying. They were employed at $3 per day and room during the strike. They are being offered $30 per month since the strike has ended. The waiters cannot see it that way, preferring the chances at the summer resorts, where they say they can pick up $500 during the season. This may be wisdom on the part of the waiters, yet they have insisted that the union of white waiters was organized to keep them out of the first-class hotels. They now seem to have a chance, and not of their own seeking. But it appears like selling a birthright for a mess of pottage. The temporary jobs at watering places will never equal the prestige that can come to them as waiters in the best hotels in the world. The quick-money opportunity cannot take the place of jobs assured the year round. The waiters should make the very best of their opportunity. THE PASSING OF ROOSEVELT. Chances are against Theodore Roosevelt building about himself a new party. What's the necessity? At the time of the convention it appeared that he had at least the opportunity to do what he still hopes to do, in spite of the fact that there's no necessity. Delegates from various sections and supposedly representative of the people of their sections stood firmly for Mr. Roosevelt, paralleling in a way the memorable convention when Grant stood for a third term. The hero of the Civil War capitulated at the proper moment, not deeming himself the one law-giver of his day, the last hope, and thus setting down the wisdom of all other men as naught. Grant had no new doctrines, no new governmental truths to inflict, as Mr. Roosevelt thinks he has. Had General Grant been chosen President again he would have used the Constitution as his text book, as usual, and the consensus of the opinions of the wise men of the country as supplemental. Mr. Roosevelt would not have permitted such things to have beset him. Mr. Roosevelt has been more or less turbulent through all his career, at no time showing the even disposition of his predecessors. Old Andrew Jackson had a hobby or so; he wouldn't stand for a United States bank; he was in for putting men out of office for political reasons; but these notions so thoroughly advocated by him did not reach the dignity of governing principles, such as strike at the roots of our government and as advocated by Mr. Roosevelt. At Chicago Mr. Roosevelt acted as a master hypnotist, ordering his subjects this way or that way, just as it suited his fancy. And they were as tractable as can well be imagined. Even now, at this time, in the cooling aftermath of that remarkable convention, there is sufficient tendency to follow the Colonel, on the part of many, to justify an effort at national disturbance. But Mr. Roosevelt will make a big political blunder if he thinks to hold a party together long without satisfactory reason for bringing it to pass. It stands to reason that when the Roosevelt standpatters awaken from their slumber there will be some apparently unaccountable desertions from his ranks. The ex-President thinks to appropriate the term progressive, owing to its popularity. This is in accord with his well-known policy of grabbing all that glitters, turning it in on the Roosevelt account. He readily concludes that if his party is made up of progressives, as he would have it appear, that all other parties are something else other than progressives hindrances, obstructionists, and the rest of it, and therefore objectionable to the people. Here is a fine example of Mr. Roosevelt's kind of politics, and right and proper enough for men in ordinary places of life. Most of us protest against seeing a President resorting to sharp practice, political legerdemain, to win favor. He and his kind should be content to be no less than statesmen, scorning the small plays of smaller men—the cheaper routes to popularity. The names of these are legion. Those who would rather be right than be President are greatly in the minority, and a pity that 'tis true. Mr. Taft's party is an aggressive party. Shrewd and wily men may succeed in undermining it, may reduce it of its advertised intent, but the fact remains. Every possible change is not necessarily an improvement. The initiative, the referendum, the recall, are late political fads, born mostly beyond the precincts of school houses, of the heated imaginations, perhaps by men when chafing at all governmental restraint; they tear at the very vitals of the nation Any party that states a principle that tends to improve the general condition of society is a progressive party. The Prohibition party would reduce drunkenness; it would not reduce other conditions permitted in other parties. Is it progressive? Why not make for it? The Socialist party would reduce human poverty and distress; no bad tenet. Is that progressive? Or does progression mean merely getting the offices? Taft's party has not shown itself either stubborn or stupid in trying to improve general conditions. The President has gone out of his way to prove that he was in for progression. He fought the Canadian reciprocity through Congress almost singlehanded. Its failure does not disturb the effort. It only marks the sagacity of the Canadians, who felt that we would be the gainers. He brought down the trusts that Roosevelt only succeeded in treeing, and concerning which Roosevelt has proven reactionary running with the hare holding with the hounds. The platform of the party speaks for his progressive ideas. If Mr. Roosevelt has something better to advance, and by which he hopes to bind together a new party, it's the time to trot it out. Time is the clearing-house of all mooted questions in governments of intelligent peoples. Their doubts and perplexities will endure but for a while, when they for themselves will see that which sometimes passed for wisdom was deception or exaggera- THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER tion for the purpose of misleading the many, to the glory of the few. Hamilton said, in his first paper in the Federalist, urging the adoption of the Constitution: "That the vigor of government is essential to the security of liberty; * * * * their interest can never be separated; and that a dangerous ambition more often lurks behind a specious mask of zeal for the rights of the people than under the forbidding appearance of zeal for the firmness and efficiency of government. History will teach us that the former has been found a much more certain road to the introduction of despotism than the latter, and that of those men who have overturned the liberties of republics, the greatest number have begun their career by paying obsequious court to the people—commencing demagogues and ending trants." GENERAL JONES CONFERS WITH PRESIDENT CINCINNATI, O., June 17.—During the two recent visits of President Taft to the Queen City Gen. Joseph L. Jones, Sumner University Gen. Joseph L. Jones, and editor of the Pythian Monitor, had interesting private conferences with the chief executive. While the exact nature of the interest was not given, the nature of the discussions and phases of the work of the colored K. f P were gone ver carefully and the legal status of the order was discussed at length. A view of the recent opinion on the Georgia injunction case, handed down by Chief Justice White and the Supreme Court, concludes with the exception of Hines and Lardon), the conference is rendered all the more striking. It is hinted in high circles that President Taft appointed Mr. White Chief Justice of the federal tinge and broad sense of fair play possessed by the Louisiana jurist. Since the K. of P. decision the apportionment of Justice has grown very acceptable where unanimous hostility originally reigned. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. Special to The Freeman M. E. church on Sunday afternoon before a large audience and in the evening Children's day was celebrated at Mt. Pisgah Baptist church....A lawn social was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Hattie, evening at the 1st Sunday. The 1st Sunday, the 1st and 2nd day, was experienced at the 1st. M. E. Sunday school. The affair was largely attended and was a great success....Mrs. Hattie Rush entertained the Ladies Aid society on Wednesday afternoon, and the Stewardess Board on Friday afternoon at her residence. On 19th September 1989, Mr. Mrs. Hattie was a Lady of Springfield, Ill., was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Lashley, this week....Mr. E. L. Rogers was in the city Monday, looking after the interests of the Forum....Mr. Moses Johnson, one of the city's oldest respectable color化品. The gentlemen, died Monday, at age 50. The last day was fifty-three years of age and was born in Birmingham, Ala. He was an active member of the Knights of Pythias No. 24. The funeral services were held at Mt. Pisgah Baptist church, Rev. Gibson officiating. Mr. Johnson was also an active member of Mt. Pisgah church and was the first of the first two of the largest audiences before one of the largest audiences of the season. The Duskee Student, Mr. Rhodes sang "Give Me Children Everyday," and it was one of the hits of the evening. Mrs. Luthia sang "The Good She's a Good Day" at the start of the morning. "You Can't Expect it to be So Good" From Mr. Mrs. Ausun sang with so much grace and sweetness of voice....The whole cast played well their parts, and were all home talent MIDWAY, KY. (By Jesse Scott.) Special to THE FREEMAN. Specialty, and Mrs. Stewart, of Georgetown, were the guests of the city....Mrs. Millie Brown entertained fifty-two children with a penny cone party, served in three courses....Mrs. Fannie, Mary, of Cincinnati, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, of the Department of the Department of the Department, of the Frankfort, is visiting Mrs. Eliza Miles....Mrs. Mary Williams has returned from a short visit at Lexington....Mrs. Elizabeth Stevenson, of Lexington, was the guest of her mother....Dr. Thomas has returned from North Carolina, where he was called a accountant....Mr. Williamson, of R.C. D.C., was the guest of his Rev. D. C. Carter has returned from Kansas City, Mo., where he attended the general conference of the A. M. E. church. En route home he delivered several lectures....Mrs. Jane Scott spent a day in Frankfort....Mr. James Scott was a member of the Church, and, in allities and Frankfort....The old soldiers turned out very creditably on Decoration day. They were headed by the Bruce and Taylor brass band. Services were conducted at the A. M. E. church....Mrs. Eliza Miles spent a fe wdays in Lexington last week....Miss Mattle Thomas, of the Department of the Department, of the Virginia Hamilton and M. B. Campbell were the guests of Miss Cecia Adams of Louisville....Mr. A. Thompson and Mrs. Fannie Strauss are very ill....Miss Elizabeth Edward left for Carrolton to spend a few weeks....Misses of the Department of the Department, of the guests of the city....Mrs. Ella Crittenden visited Lexington for a fe wdays last week....Mr. Hardin Tolbert, of Frankfort, was in the city last week, representing this paper. He addressed the members of the Christie and Ann was the guest of Miss Malinda Williams, where he was highly entertained. TUSCALOOSA, ALA Special to THE FREEMAN HOT SPRINGS, ARK. Special to THE FREEMAN W. M. Sanders, of Dallas, Tex., the Cozy Corner bar proprietor, is in Hot Springs shaking hands with good health advocates and meeting his past friends. We look for good returns...Mrs. U. D. Davidson, one of the shining stars of the U. D. Davidson, is here. She will remain two months. U. D. Davidson is here, shipping human hair from coast to coast...Picnics are fine at the Davidson Henderson son, of this city, is traveling for U. D. Greatest Triumph for the Race in the Annals of STATE STREET FROM 31st STREET TO 39th STREET Chicago History! GRAND August Carnival AND Negro Exposition! STATE STREET FROM 31st STREET TO 39th STREET Two Big Weeks of Mirth, Merriment and Review August 17 to 31, 1912 Construction of Arches, Pillars, etc., to be a work of Art. Designs for the Street Decorations will be a Revelation of Incomparable Beauty. Overhead Lighting, Multi-colored effects—a veritable blaze of glory. A Special Feature for Each Day’s Program! Every military organization, all secret orders, associations, clubs, institutions to be featured in this stupendous display of thrift. Daily parades—music everywhere—amusements. Watch weekly papers for later announcement, or call “Douglas 1565” for concessions, etc. The Most Beautiful Woman to be the Queen of The Grand August Carnival One Hundred Dollars ($100) to the One Elected Queen Cut out this Coupon and vote for the Lady you think is the most beautiful. I Vote for M. Cut out Coupon and mail to the Carnival Department. COMMITTEE Jesse Binga, Banker; Rankin & White, Druggists; Peter P. Jones, Photographer; Virgil Mackey, Tailor; Robt. S. Abbott, Publisher JESSE BINGA, Manager, Cor. 36th Place and State Street, Chicago, Ill. D. Davidson Hair Company. Miss Elia Cartwright had fine success for the U. D. Davidson Hair Company on her trip to Camden, Ark. ...O, the airdome owned by Mr. Cobbs is beautiful. Please visit U. D. Davidson a friend named Will Brown, but who is Will Brown%...Reed's wood yard on Gulpha, never gives out...The Tebbler公寓 is beautiful. Please visit U. D. Freeman Stock Company opened the Abyssine...Bradshaw, proprietor of the G. G. bar, has a smile we love. Pleasant street, proprietor of the Vendome hotel, has a bunch of show people. She gives good service and special rates to show people...Mr. Dave Johnson is on his way back from Cincinnati. O, At Louisville, Ky., the horses run him...Please phone Little James Parker is still saying good night-melon. Harry Moore can't eat water melon...Al. Valentine is drinking hot water. He will drink with us later. The Freeman for sale in Durham, N. O., by Clalborne White, 118 Cora street. DR. ROMAN ADDRESS SCHOOL GRADUATES Special to THE FREEMAN NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 18.—Dr. C. V. Roman has returned from an extended itinerary, speaking to a number of graduating classes or well-known schools. Dr. Roman's commitment to joint listed Dr. Roman's commencement project, and from reports received through the daily press our esteemed fellow townman did himself and his community proud at the joint listed Dr. Roman's commencement Burrell Normal Academy, Florence, Ala., May 29; Chandler Normal School, Lexington, Ky., June 4; Clark Street High School, Ky., June 4; Bowling Green High School, Ky., June 4; Lincoln High School, Paducah, Ky., June 7. Principal's, students and the people at large were delighted with the fine accomplishments delivered and all seemed greatly benefited. Dr. Roman was the "runner-up" candidate for editor of the A. M. E. Church and would have been triumphantly elected had his case been called prior to the elections at which laymen were victors clergy, fearful of the inroads made upon their "preserves" by the laity, tightened up the lines and combined against Dr. Roman, fearful of the inroads could stand up under the fire with which they fought for the remaining "plum," and Dr. Roman, a true philosopher, is accepting the result with characteristic calmness. MID-SUMMER REDUCTION. During the month of July The Freeman will be sent in clubs of one or more one year $1.00. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. Alice Gray and Mrs. Charles A. Jack attended the graduating exercises in Mt. Vernon last week...Charles A. Jackson is on the sick list. The preachings were a grand success, and was largely attended...Mr. and Mrsfli Thomas Robinson entertained a number of their friends Friday, evening at the Clarence L. Robinson who graduated from the Rayen school, Thursday evening. The club was beautifully decorated in black and yellow, the bedside one, and Mr. Robinson received a number of presents. A lunch was served ...Mrs. Richard Young was called for the bedside of her brother, Charles Goodwin, who is seriously ill. Everybody is getting ready for the Elks picnic at Avon park, Thursday, July 4. All kinds of people are on the program. Come and be with the crowd...Mrs. Charles Lottiers Capital National Bank UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY Capital - - - - $ 500,000.00 Surplus and Profits - $220,000.00 Resources - - - - $6,400,000.00 OFFICERS: FRANK D. STALNAKER, President, ANDREW SMITH, Vice-President, GWYNN F. PATTERSON, Cashier. Transact a General Banking Business. Your Account Solicited. Courteous Treatment. SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES FOR RENT. called to Massilion Friday on account of the death of her mother, Mrs. Caroline Robinson. Miss Nellie Porter attended Pettiford and was a member of Pettiford was in Bedford, Thursday, on business, ..Mr. Norman Smith, who has been laid up with rheumatism all winter, is in the hospital, ..William Jones remains in the hospital and shows a little improvement. JACK JOHNSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE—ON WITH THE FIGHT —BUT NO GAMBLING—SEE? Governor McDonald, of New Mexico, will not interfere with the Johnson- right, right, right, Vegas rugs, his decision, involved rugs, spirits. Man thought the governor might hand the managers a bunch at the last moment, just as was done in California. Last Monday Johnson played to 700 visitors in his private stadium. Fifteen cents, please. An advance of one nickel price. Jack puts on extra attractions. Hugh McIntosh wrote Johnson the other day, saying the world价 $10,000 on this side of the pond for the champion's appearance in Australia in the early fall. No opponent was named, Lang Amfang is thought to be the man. *** Jim Flynn is said to be in the very best condition, better than Ryan would have the public believe. Flynn, it is said, can't figure himself other than a winner. That's the dope. Courage is the thing—taking stock in your own trick. Since the announcement of Governor McDonald that he would not interfere with the match, great interest has been with the match. Now that the uncertainty has assured for tickets are pouring in from every side. The Santa Fe railroad is making preparations to park many speeches, yards, and the hotels and restaurants are planning to accommodate large crowds. --- Jack Johnson does not see how he can be dethroned in the East Las Vegas heavyweight championship battle July 14. He has managed his hailight sensative and lef fit lookout, equally confident that the champion is not going to be defeated by Fireman Flynn. Prof. Watson Burns, the faithful head trainer, clings to a like opinion. ** Flanagan and Burns, Johnson's two chief managers, objected to a seventeen-man team that would deny the champion wants considerable room. It was found possible to enlarge the ring to twenty feet. So ordered. The fight promoters were much relieved when they read the ultimatum of Governor McDonald, in which he declared that public gambling would have to be limited to that, in the absence of specific laws which might permit him to stop the fight, he can only enforce the laws that do exist regarding gambling. Billy McClain, the noted manager of San Diego in his series of lights at the St. John's Winney, Australia, last fall, is on his way to the ringside. Treasurer Mark Lewis had a record-breaking day: the pasteboards last Wednesday, and an announcement of receipts positively will exceed $56,000. One order placed was for 1,100 grandstand seats, by Gilbert Buford, of the Navy brine at least that number of Colorado Negroes down for the battle. Flynn, it is understood, will fight cool and cautiously. The rushing practices and cautiously. The rushing practices which brought him to grief in the which brought him to grief in the open go with Johnson will not be employed. The fight vicinity is now as a tent city. All available rooms have been taken, compelling many to take the open. Enthusiasm is at a high pli WANTED! WANTED! The whereabouts of two brothers, Jeremiah and Zenerfoot, and one sister, Bertha. Were born in Wilson county, fourteen miles below Nashville, Tennessee, near Cedar creek. We were owned by Sweat, and were taken away with our mother, Mariak, and sold by Clinton Sweat. My name is Louise McGee. He was sold father's name was Louis. We sold in North Carolina, from Moland by Sweat. Any information will be thankfully received. Address Jordan Apson, care 2922 Cochran street, Dallas, Tex. June 22 In a light, pleasant and profitable work. We want a good colored person(male or female) in every colored community to take orders for our high-grade calling cards. We are furnishing these cards at 50c per 100 or 25c for 50 cards with name and address. We allow our agents a liberal commission on all orders they send in. You are sure to make a success of this work for calling cards are in great demand everywhere. Outfit furnished free. Exclusive territory given. Write now for terms THE HOUSE OF CHOWNING Desk 24 INDIANAPOLIS, IND. GOSSIP OF THE STAGE R. L. BUCKNER The Dandy Dixie Minstrels are playing through Illinois with success. Walt Williams, late of the Mazzepo Show, is with the Ginseng Company. Chas. S. Gilpin was in the city last Monday, en route from Louisville to Chicago. "THE NEW CROWN GARDEN." Fiddler and Shelton, the First Real Big Time Act to Play the Crown-Goodloe and Goodloe Play Crow After Being Billed to Appear at the Union—Burton and Smith Do a Good Wiggins and Wiggins just closed three successful weeks at the Douglass Theater, Macon, Ga. McDaniel and McDaniel will open at Airdome theater, 213 Twenty-third street, Birmingham, Ala. Wm. Gyles, of Jacksonville, Fla., has published a new song, "Time is the Healer for All Wounded Hearts." Martin and Motely are making it nicely in New York. Playing return engagements at the Lincoln and Family Theaters. John E. Cooper, magician, is still in Indianapolis this week, a sensation at the Columbia theater with his thrilling escape and comedy magic. The well-known team of Fiddler and Shelton is on the Garden theater, Indianapolis, this week. They got a big reception. They are Indianapolis boys. The Globe theater of Spartanburg, S.C., opened up under the Garden theater, an engagement is doing fine business. The manager is Geo. McClain, Glee Lynn is manager. Simms and Thompson are at Chicago, Ill, June 24, back from their Eastern tour. They played the Howard Theater, Washington, D. C., June 10; Auditorium, Philadelphia, June 17. Burtton and Smith, Wayne and Bessie, are at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week. Wayne is known as the boy with the insane feet. Bessie is the girl with the ragtime voice. Elbert White, formerly of the team of White and White, the Long and Short of it, is playing his four week at the Metropolitan Theater, Memphis, Tenn. His singing is a scream. Williams and Stevens, the two southern favorites, were at the Central theater, Atlanta, for a few weeks, where they had success. At the Queen theater, Wilmington, N. C. The team of Chatman and Smith is cleaning up the Queen Side Airdrome, forming Ala. this week. They are doing a song bill from Louisville and doing a neat clog dance. Roseborough, the magician, and the great Waters have joined hands and will be seen together in the future, presenting one of the greatest magic performances ever attempted by colored magicians. Blind Harris, the noted pianist and singer of Indianapolis, has best returned home after a closingAugust season of concerts through the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Chas Anderson has closed, after six successful weeks with Chamberlin & Dark's Alabama Minstrels, and is now in the third week at the Twelfth Avenue Theater, Nashville, Tenn., scoring heavily each night. Thornton and Long closed a very successful engagement at the Monogram Theater, Chicago, Ill., June 23, and will remain working around Chicago until the 9th of July. Address all mail to the Monogram Theater. Boutte and Carter, singing, talking and dancing team, at the Lincoln theater the 24 to 26; Family theater New York; Will Play Asbury Park, N.J. Philadelphia, Pa., Indianapolis and Chicago at an early date. George Temple, Sam Goodland and Ike A. Early are the funmakers with the Ginseng eMdicine Company, now doing engagements in Indianapolis. This company also carries eight-piece band, best regards, fellows. S. T. Dunmore is spending the summer at Montgomery, W. Va. He will remain until September 1st. After that time he opens for twenty weeks' engagement on the Gus Sun circuit, with the Ten Cotton Pickers. Jos. M. Means, magician and chair balancer, is at the Waldorf theater with Baby F. Seals and Little Baby F. We are having about eight new tricks in Nashville, and which will include three of the latest escape mysteries. Chesy Geyer, manager of the Dandy Dixie Minstrels, has organized a baseball team, which plays the different towns in which they show. They have won quite a number of games, and have retrained purchased uniforms of gray, red, blue, which makes them look very nice. Billy Nichols, ventriloquist and musical mimic, is manager of the Majestic theater, Nashville, Tenn. He is hopeful for success with his billy puppet, the week of June 24: Billy Nichols, White and Washington, Kelly, Whitman and Kelly, Buckner and Buckner and Davenport and Davenport. While filling a weeks' engagement at the high school theater, Washington, H. Campbell, the billy puppet, accidentally shot himself in the left hand with a blank and has not been able to stand over the footlights since, but is getting along nicely and expects to go back on the job next week. The celebrated Leon, magician and ventriloquist is in Chicago this week, ready for an eastern outing, which he will attend and end up in North Carolina, then back to Chicago to open in the fall. Leon can be chached by writing the Freeman, Regan or Watts Bros.; Honey and Honey, write. Performers about Washington, D. C., had an outing this week. Among those guests were Simms and Pompeo, Mr. and Mrs. Simms and Stafford, Mr. and Dink Steward, Steward and Stethe, Mr. and Mrs. Coldman Minor, Miss Elinora Campbell and Campbell. Baseball and other games incident too good time doings. Everybody was happy. The Union theater, Indianapolis, is pairs, dry docks waiting for pairs. Out. Out. Out. Out. quit, let us see. It left on docket a good including that sweet singer, Fannie Wise. Cooper, the barrel man, said that he would shake. Then the Four Brass Man, how superb they discoursed on their superb moments, and there were others. It should be Mr. Howard C. Washington, the composer and promoter, has organized a new company of singers and players for Lyceum work. The company is booked for the coming season in the New England states and Middle West. Mr. Washington is having great success as manager of the western office of the New York music publishers. His new compositions, "Meet Me Sweetheart When You Feel Lonely," "Tell Me, Dearie, Who's Sweetheart Are You?" are making great hits. They are featured by several of the best artists in "THE NEW CROWN GARDEN." Fiddler and Shelton, the First Real Big Time Act to Play the Crown—Goodloe and Goodloe Play Crown After Being Billed to Appear at the Union—Burton and Smith Do a Good Down Home Act. As usual Monday night, the Crown was selling standing room before the first act made its appearance. A great many had been waiting for admission and had been billed. The management of the Crown keeps the management of this house up to its name, and from the looks of the advance advertisement, we are going to have more real vaudeville, and we are please anyone who wants to be pleased. Fiddler and Shelton. Offer a high-class act and were received by the Crown patrons in an appreciative way. I can see that the collar is not ready for me and not ready for A. vaudeville just yet. Goodloe and Goodloe. As of vore, kept the audience laughing all the time they were on. Mr. Goodloe, who is a favorite with the Indies, told me that he was known to them as Thunderbolt, always pleases as a comedian. Mrs. Goodloe still holds up her end in bringing about many funny situation in their act. He told me that the Crown some few weeks ago, but failed to put in their appearance, and this week they were billed to play the role of management got busy and changed things from the Goodloes put in their appearance. Burton and Smith. Are new faces to Crown patrons and as a team did nicely. The female memoirist, who was a coon shouter, and if she would only sing a late one, my, what a hit she would make. Mr. Burton is a clever dancer, that he received enough applause that they sent us as well. Miller and Giliam. Two girls, singing new and popular songs, did very nicely. **Crown Tabloid Stock.** With Brown and Brown, Nina Marshall and Tim E. Owsley, the skit that the above four appeared in was "Taming a Wife," and the audience went on to dance to orchestra hands out good music, and the members are W. A. Kelly, first violin and director; Dan L. Wilson, piano; Clay cornet; Carl Jones, trombone; Earnest Carson, traps, see next week we will perform with hands out good music, the McCarrens and Tim E. Owsley in "Twenty Minutes in Hell." K.C.E. THE UNION CLOSED AGAIN. After a brief run of a few unsuccessful months and a few weeks, with a life-boat on board, the Union theater, backed by $2,000,000 read in The Freeman, struck a financial iceberg and went down without enough life-boats on board to save the crew, but the boat was going down and the signal C. D. Q. was sounded. But there was no ship with money to make a boat or for the crew to reach the Union for its final plunge. Lads first. But even the one lady, Miss Fanny Wise, has not as yet been able to sight the rescuing boat, the ushers, stage hands, actors and all, are patiently waiting for the ghost to walk. This should be a lesson to men with a world of realism or the theoretical nature to not set sail with a theater unless they have plenty of life-boats and a good captain, who knows what to do. But something about what they can do. But few prove to the world their usefulness. THEPSIANISM IN LOUISVILLE, KY BY Jas. H. Price The Olio Theater. At the Olio theater this week the Burton, Watts, Burton Musical Comedy company hold forth in a delightful little fare comedy entitled "Booker T., For the Farewell," which features together, containing the most desirable and amusing parts of several little sketches that we have seen, and is designed to exploit the abilities of the talented members of the company. Features Bile Watts as Booker T., and "believe me" the gent measures up to the part excellently. His "Wonderful Land of Ease" is a "show stopper." Earl Burrows, a comedian and Mamie Walker and Chas, Burton in their song number, "I'd Love to Live in Loveland With a Girl Like You." Helen Bumbray screams em with this new number, her membership the Got "Em Club." Rena Wills, Marie Hays and Charlie Meyers complete the roster of this enterprising organization, which has in its first week at this theater, been seen in this house for months. The show is clean and appreciable, and the writer taken especial delight in commenting favorably upon the same. Harold Burrows, has been engaged to arrange all of their music. Evidently must have 'em. The Park Theater. The Park theater has for its feature attraction, the Wooten, in a thorough, well-markedly well on a small stage, executing some of the most hazardous and dangerous feats that we have had the pleasure of seeing as and as possible as if no skill at all was required. The Cox Trio, featuring little Gertrude, the "baby phenom," is on a stage that Tis a treat to see this child work, and if she pursues the footlights we predict for her under skilful handling, a skill she is on the Dudley order, and is quite amusing. Mrs. Cox makes good and gets by nicely with "Mobile Bay." The Claymont Jeffries fight pictures, which had been advertised at this house, were produced at the eleventh hour by the authorities. The Cubs vs. Plutos. The Pesky Plutos hied themselves hither, on last Saturday and grabbed a game from the hapless Cubs, by the third inning. The Cubs, a lookin, going to pieces entirely after the third inning, Mack, for the Cubs, was hit by a pitch that he received from his teammates. Johnson pitched a good game, and at the same time received good support, apt to have some solid game after leaving Sutton's game after numerous bobbles, and removing Watts, apparently without cause. Carter featured with a remarkable catch after numerous bobbles. Penney starred for the Imps. The score: Plutos ..... 0 0 0 2 0 3 15 - 1 2 0 Cubs ..... 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 8 8 Attendance ..... 60,000 in game Wm. After afternoon the Plutos again took the foundering Cubs into camp by the overwhelming score of 10 to 2. The Plutos evidently had our boys' goat team in the game. The Cubs have just returned from the Springs, where they succeeded in smothering the Devils in two games out of a possible three. It nays to advertise the Freeman. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE CHICAGO MUSICAL COLLEGE AT THE AUDITORIUM. Miss Sinclair White, Violinist Graduate, Winner of the Diamond Medal-Plays in the Concert. There is a place in the etheral mildness of life where true happiness abounds; it's a place higher than the earth in an atmosphere nearest to the sun. You can hear the songs of angels singing with the music of their golden harps. Such a place was the great Chicago Author's Hall, built in 1812, when Miss Sinclair White, the colored girl violinist, made her graduation bow as first prize winner of the diamond medal in the largest and most pretentious concert ever undertaken by a woman. Professional professionals, appear. Miss Sinclair, who is a girl of sixteen, was third on the program, which consisted of nine numbers, and which, for her sake, and honor as a teacher, The orchestra was under the direction of Karl Reckzeh, a very excellent conductor. The first number was planed to be given to the process of put a cuted by William B. Coburn, whose artistic touch was not excelled by any other on the program. Miss Adelheid-Münzer was a solo from Warner, and "Tannehauser." Although a little timid and weak, her voice gave the assurance of operatic promise. Miss Sinclair (which was next to the report) was远 Moreland and flower, equalled if not surpassed those of any of the white artists on the bill. Miss White again played Hans Kitts Concerto in Miss Moroder, and the first voice was in any judgment of her work did not vary from what I had discovered at Oakland Music Hall that she lives in a land of genius and, in the case of the idol, the endless and, her execution was again faulty and forced the orchestra a trifle, but her tone power and sentiment in the legato and symphonicity was not so strong as was the first one thousand people breathless. Bernice C. Dieters, piano solo, which treated of cadenzas, was executed nicely. The fifth number was voiced as "Mr. Marion Taylor Robbs," was significant, owing to the fact that she sang the famous "Ritoria," from Verdi's "Aida," which Patti Brown used at Quarrel, the first柴米油盐酱醋茶 only to the other that Patti Brown's voice is the superior, but her art hardly excelled. Mildred Brown played a "caprice," on the violin, hardly as good as the "acor" was the first of the time. The first was a vocal solo by Mrs. Leonora Proetz Moore, a good dramatic soprano. Carl T. Schulte was a most excellent violinist, and "Florence" of B.S.D., was a play with Schubert-Lizzt. Fantase, was perhaps the greatest artist, individually of the evening. After the concert, conferring of degrees, awards and honors, the media was so honorary by Hon Richard Tuthill, and graduates were many. Wilson & Dewey at the New Grand- Jolly John Larsen and Jennie Brown The one big heartbreaker for fun, which opened at the Grand, was Wilson and Dewey. All Wilson went big in the dressing room, and Dewey danced and sang "Keep on Smiling" in a most legitimate and fun-provoking way. The act was just great. The dressing room was equally favorites in their progressive art and Miss Pearl looked a dream in a delicate blue lavish gown. When Larkins got the dress, he got the Got These," he took the house by storm. The Imperial Trio made good and was well liked. Henry Hargraves in "Chums" the Cowboy Minstrels closed the bill. The last half of last week held over Fiddler and Shelton, "Alexander's Rag Time Bane" and "Brown Song" soong out of her regular line, which failed to attract. But her finish in her well-known specialties was acceptable. The dressing room were Brown Minstrels, who faired well, and Jupiter Brothers, in a cow mystery. Merryweather's and Casmay at the Mongram Among the Good Acts. The good, original act that was really new and entertaining was Merryweather and Casmay. Not only was Casmay a good straight man, but his style and wit took immediate rank. errywearners has improved greatly as a comedian since last season. Rance Smith was another original comedian whose act and dancing the same act we saw at their last appearance, but as Winn is a good comedian and Miss Nugent danced well, we will be able to stand for them this time, and we will be a white team, new to State street. New Features at the Phenix. "Take Me To Your Arms Again" was the new illustrated song Monday night, "The Old Actor." "Drummer Girl of Vicksburg," and the Pink Pajama Jones plays to play Clarence Jones plays for the daily matinees, which are largely attended. Startling Pictures at the Merit. "Cell 13" was Monday night's attraction. "Attacked By a Lion" will be put on Friday night. Beecher Todd is leader here. There now, and good business is the rule. Chicago Stage Notes. Tim Owlsley, manager of the Crown Carden, Indianapolis, was in town last week. He suppered Lonnie Fisher and your correspondent the beautiful Elmwood last Friday, night. Kelly, and Davinus, last Saturday night, to Tolei O., where they play this week. They will play Detroit next week. Richard B. Harrison will recite in the following cities during July: Bloomington, Il.; Joliet, Ill.; Davenport, Ia.; Galesburg, Il.; Omaha, Neb., and St. Paul, Minn. On his return he will make an appearance on the New Grand theater August 5, 1812. Harry Kraton recently broke a blood clot in his leg. Westmore, Burnemouth, England, is now reported to be doing nicely. George Archer has also been ill in Europe. Reports from New York of the progress of the C. V. B. A. are very encouraging, but actors must bear in mind, especially the fact that it is most important of all, to have their dues all in case of sickness, etc. Stray Tips of the Stroll. William A. Turner, of West Virginia, has been the guest of Sam H. M. Davis and William Slegler, of Havana, Cuba, has been the guest of Miss Lizzie Wallace, the actress. Mrs. T. J. Johnson, the florist, wishes to announce to her many friends and patrons that she is opening a new store at 3137 State street. Her phone number is in her standing ad- vertisement. T. J. Trusty, of Kansas City, passed through the city and had Felix Payne, LeRoy Bird, P. V. Crosstwoitaire, Sylvester Russell and Fred Dabney as his wine-room guests. Chas. T. Glazebrook, the tailor, has moved into a new store at 2621 State street, where everything is in fine order for his old reliable customers. Lewis Brothers, merchant tailors, at 2928 State street, have been doing good work regularly and continue to grow popular. J. D. Lewis is proprietor. Thornton and Long made quite a hit late in the week. The Monogram. Thornton proves to be a good comedian. Leon the magician and ventriloquist, leaves the necklace, Pittsburg, to be followed by Philadelphia and New York. He was the guest of Sylvester Russell at the "Down and Out Club" banquet, admitted by courtesy of Thomas Wall-Swan. Mr. Russell introduced the little boy to Rev. A. J. Carey, who smiled upon him. The bill at the La Verdo includes Ethel Mirowe, Esmeralda Staden, Chas. W. Gilliam, Jesse Lewis and Clarence Jones, musician. Earl Walker has been engaged here as manager of the cafe, and business has been good. There will be a grand pool outtreatment between two musicians each of the New Grand and Monogram theaters. The Miles Harris, Dave Payton, leader and Miles Harris, the tourmaster of the New Grand, and Will H. Dorssey, leader, and George Reeves, trap drummer of the Monogram. The game will take place next week at Holt's Hotel Brunswick. The date will not be given out and there will be no spectators. The Hotel Pullman, the finest and most aristocratic colore drooming hotel in America, is open next to Binga's land state street. More will be said of it later. Hope Presbyterian Down Bethlehem (White) Chapels. The famous Hope team of which Englewood can boast, were popular victors last Saturday, June 22, at Washington park before a mixed crowd, the largest park before a white boys played a gentlemanly, eager game. A pine tried to be square. Tim Reeves was in the box for Hope throughout the game, and he pitched with a vim of deference to which atones for his lack in field generalization when he pitched, lacked speed three throw Yoell got out on a fly. In the sixth, Ray Reeves got a crack on the shoulder at the bat but continued in the game. Elliott, Jose, made clean home run in the second corner. The Chapel man took out a score. Cross, of Hope, distinguished himself with two field throws to the plate. In the eighth inning, Jose made clean home run in the first half of the ninth, commotion ensued among the chocolates. Cross hit a one-bagger. W Peters made a safe slide to second and scored later on a three-bagger. His Sherwood came on in Burns' place but got out on a fly. Hope field work will need recuperation. Ray Reeves was but a sunflower on first. The sprouting of a nice game was cueable, but with it was a nice game with Hope the winners. The line-up was as follows: Bethlehem—Green, p; Johnson c.; nn Bethlehem—Green, pitch; Johnson, catch; Skeats, first base; Williamson, second base; oeil, third base; Wahl- hmer short stop, Troughton, right field J. Peterson, left Corbet, center field Hope—Tim Reeves, pitch; Hardy, catch; R. Reeves, first base; Williams, second base; others, third base. W half stop, Troughton, right field Hill, left field; Ellison, center field; Cross, right and center field. Score—Bethlehem, 6; Hope, 7. Matt Washington, score keeper. Grace won 10 to 6 from Bethany at Washington, score keeper. Jerry Reid, of Quinn Chapel team, had his eye knocked out while attempting to catch a fly last Saturday and has our sympathy. He plays against the United Presbyterians at Sixty-fifth and Center avenue in Ogden park, Saturday, June 29, at 3 o'clock. The Down and Out Club's Banquet. "The Down and Out Club" gave a consolation luncheon Monday evening, June 24, at institutional church. The speak-er, Carey, Reid H. J. McCracken, Lawrence A. Newby, Sylvester Russell, A. N. Fields and Lieut. Geo. Thompson. Judge H. A. Moore was constmaster, and number of inmates included Thomas W. Allen, Thomas Wallace Swan, Frank H. Wycke. Among others were L. W. Washington, H. A. Moore, Neway, S. Johnson, Mrs. A. Vingar, Mrs. Mamle D. Nichol, Mrs. Chas. White, S. S. Furr, Leon Robert Long and others. Bean salad, chopped ham sandwiches, strawberries, ice cream, coffee and ice water completed the bill of fare. The Rooseveltians present were unmercurially harned by the Taftites as the order of the evening. By Billy E. Jones. Rock Pile and Buster Brown scored a big success in their comedy singing and dancing last week, at the Eighth Avenue Theater, where the act was a big hit. Demosthene Jones is back in New York City after a prolonged absence in the West, where he was playing in the vaudeville houses. Houseley and Nichols are at the Orpheum Theater, Vancouver. Virginia Grant is playing this week at the Shenandoah Theater, St. Louis, Mo. The Ethiopian Four are at the Majestic Theater, Pittsfield, Mass. Marshall and Tribble reported meeting with great success in vaudeville. This week the act is working at the Delancey Theater, New York City. Thomas and Ward are now playing at Loew's Seventh Avenue Theater, New York City. Anderson and Goins are at the Grand Street Theater, New York City. NEW CIRCLE THEATER, PHILA- DELPHIA, PA. This is the last week of Salem Q. Whitney, Homer Tutt and Smart Set company, are presenting this week "The Ex-President of Liberia," written and staged by Salem Q. Whitney, with Henry Watterson and Henry Watterson. The Circle will immediately return to vaudeville and all outstanding contracts are good. NEWS FROM PROF. EASON'S BAND AND MINISTREL, EN ROUTE WITH YANKEE ROBINSON'S CIRCUS The girls and boys are all feeling good, Prof. Eason, who is leader of the band, sends regards to all friends. Would like to hear from musicians at all times, witnesses and assist. Mr. Eason, Waters, would like to regards to all his friends and would like to hear from Mr. Toby Paine. Mr. Boisey Gray sends regards to all friends, especially to Mr. Fred Garland, please write. Prof. John Eason would like to hear from them. Write to him in care of Yankee Robinson circus, home office, Des Moines, Ia. Mr. and Wis., July 1: Beaver Dam, 2; Madison, 3; Racine, 1; Sheboygan, 5; Oshkosh, 2 PROP. WOLSCALES’ COMPANY, with Barnum and Balley Shows—Long Branch, N. J., 1; New Brunswick, W. J., 1; Bridgeport, 4; Lancaster, Pa., 5; York, 6 PROP. EPH WILLIAMS’ TROUBA-DOURS’ Gary, W. Va., July 1; Dawson, W. Va., July 1; Bridgeport, 4 PROP. HORNEL COMPANY, with the Young Buffalo Wild West Shows—Lynn, Mass., July 1; Glouster, 2; Salmen, 3; Haverhill, 4; Lawrence, 5 SUNNY DIXIE MINSTRELS—Smithfield, N. C., July 1; Dunn, 2; Fayetteville, RAGTIME TRIO — Princess Theater, Minneapolis, Minn., week of July 1. AT LIBERTY Piano player and arranger, late of the Union and Crown Garden orchestra. Address care The Freeman. WANTED For Horne's Georgia Minstrels With Young Buffalo's Wild West: Tuba, band and orchestra; one good comedian. Rastus Anderson, W. W. Answer by wire your lowest salary. W. L. Horne, Lynn Mass., July! Glchester, 2; Salem 3; Haverhill, 4; Lawrence, 5 The Great Zig Zag! Man of mysteries, magician, psychotist, mind reader and escaped King. Doing three novelty acts, including a blinded carriage drive, a great advertising feature. Write quick for terms and open time. Address care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. New Crown Gau 521 Indiana Avenue Tim E. Owsley, Manager NEXT WEEK Lottie Grady Character Comedienne, in "Circus Day." The McCa A Star Vaudeville THAT BOY AND THAT GIRL WAYNE BURTON & SMITH The Boy with the Insane Feet. The Girl with the Rag After finishing Doyles Time we go back East. Neat wardrobe on and off nent Addres, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. ARTHUR FOSTER & PAYNE The Cuban Wonders, in Vaudevi Featuring Spanish Songs and Dances. 15 to 18 Minutes. Good wardrobe. Managers write, care The Freeman, Ind. George H. Williams & Billy Late of the Rose City Quartette that played the W. V. M. A. Time, have sign an Eastern Manager to star in a 8-people act known as "College Sports." S can use a few good people as follows: 1 high soprano, 4 contralto, 1 bass must read. Rehearsals at Oelwein, Ia., Orpheum Theatre, James L. O'Brien to hear from Anieta Wilkins. Address all mail to WILLIAMS & CLARK, Attumwa, Iowa. WANTED AT ALL TH High class acts of all kinds, novelty and musical acts, New Grand Theatre, E. Johnson, Mgr. WANTED Al. G. Barnes' 3-ring Wild Animal Shows, trombone, clarinet and stage. Boozers, etc., save stamps. Address E. N. Witt, as pe wa, Man., Canada, July 1-2; Dauphin, 3. 5 Weeks Engagement at the Olio Louisville, Kentucky. Burton-Watts-Burton Musical Comed wn Garden na Avenue ley, Manager WEEK The McCarvers A Star Vaudeville Act. D THAT GIRL & SMITH BESSIE The Girl with the Ragtime Voice Neat wardrobe on and off the stage. Perma- & PAYNE MAMIE Lers, in Vaudeville. 15 to 18 Minutes. Full Stage. care The Freeman, Indianapolis. ams & Billy Clark Ge W. V. M. A. Time, have signed contracts with own as "College Sports." Special scenery, and oprano, 4 contraltoos, 1 basso and 1 tenor. All m Theatre, James L O'Brien, Mgr. Would like to WILLIAMS & CLARK, 514 Center Avenue. ALL TIMES vely and musical acts, for the Johnson, Mgr. Jackson, Tenn. TED! news, trombone, clarinet altos that doub address E. N. Witt, as per route: Neep nt at the Olio Theatre Kentucky. Musical Comedy Co. New Crown Garden WAYNE BURTON & SMITH BESSIE The Boy with the Insane Feet. The Girl with the Ragtime Voice After finishing Doyles Time we go back East. Neat wardrobe on and off the stage. Perman- ment Address, The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Featuring Spanish Songs and Dances. 15 to 18 Minutes. Full Stage. Good wardrobe. Managers write, care The Freeman, Indianapolis. George H. Williams & Billy Clark Late of the Rose City Quartette that played the W. V. M. A. Time, have signed contracts with an Eastern Manager to star in a 9-people act known as "College Sports." Special scenery, and can use a few good people as follows: 1 high soprano, 4 contraltois 1 basso and 1 tenor. All must read. Behersalie at Oelwim, Ia., Orpheum Theatre, James L O'Brien, Mgr. Would like to hear from Anieta Wilkins. Address all mail to WILLIAMS & CLARK, 341 Center Avenue, Attumwa, Iowa. WANTED AT ALL TIMES High class acts of all kinds, novelty and musical acts, for the New Grand Theatre, E. Johnson, Mgr. Jackson, Tenn. WANTED! Al. G. Barnes' 3-ring Wild Animal Shows, trombone, clarinet altos that doub stage. Boozers, etc., save stamps. Address E. N. Witt, as per route: Neep wa, Man., Canada, July 1-2; Dauphin, 3. 5 Weeks Engagement at the Olio Theatre Louisville, Kentucky. 5 Weeks Engagement at the Olio Theatre Louisville, Kentucky. The Hit of the Season. This week featuring "Booker T." for one night, containing Billy Watts, Earl Burton, Charles Burton, Ch Helen Bumbray, Mamie Walker, Rena Wills, Marie Ha High Class Singers and Musicians Forty-three Weeks of Solid, Pleasant W High class work with all expenses from Cleveland, O., and re second or first tenor that can play piano, good in harmony and any string instrument; for such a man I offer a good salary. A singer that can play or fake a string instrument. I must contri at once Nothing but reliable people need to answer this add. fakers or has been. Address all mail to Howard C. Washington Care New York and Washington Bros Music Pub. and Boo Room 207 Argyle Bld., 424 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, C Douglass Theatre Maco for one night. All Star Cast, in, Charles Burton, Charles Mayers, Rena Wills, Marie Hayes. And Musicians Wanted In Solid, Pleasant Work. In Cleveland, O., and return. I want a good in harmony and can play or fake offer a good salary. Also want a bas instrument. I must contract these people to answer this add. No booze heads, to Washington Music Pub. and Booking Exchange, Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Intre Macon, Ga. This week featuring "Booker T." for one night. All Star Cast, containing Billy Watts, Earl Burton, Charles Burton, Charles Mayers, Helen Bumbray, Mamie Walker, Rena Wills, Marie Hayes. High Class Singers and Musicians Wanted Forty-three Weeks of Solid, Pleasant Work. High class work with all expenses from Cleveland, O, and return. I want a second or first tenor that can play piano, good in harmony and can play or fake any string instrument; for such a man I offer a good salary. Also want a bas singer that can play or fake a string instrument. I must contract these people at once. Nothing but reliable people need to answer this add. No booze heads, fakers or has been. Address all mail to Howard C. Washington Care New York and Washington Bros Music Pub. and Booking Exchange, Room 207 Argyle Bld. 424 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio. Douglass Theatre Macon, Ga. Finest Colored Theatre South Can use first class acts of known ability, or good Don't misrepresent or try to get by with smut, for is an old show man. Address all mail to own ability, or good sister teams. It by with smut, for the manager all mail to Can use first class acts of known ability, or good sister teams. Don't misrepresent or try to get by with smut, for the manager is an old show man. Address all mail to C. H. Douglass, Owner and Mgr. --- --- Mrs. Peterson send regards to all friends Mr. Harrison Hall send regards to all friends in and out of the profession, and says to all in and out of the profession sends regards to all inquiring friends both in and out of the profession and says write care of The Freeman. The man writes care of band and minstrels are doing fine work for the number of people they carry. Bridgewater, Pres. Brown & Sheilton Beeman, Chicken Boston, Sheepard Larry The Clippers Cloridge, W. L. Dukes, Frank H. Day, George Anthony Wille Ellott, E. J. Edwards, Junk Goodlett, Forest Graham, P. G Craddock, J. W. Williams, Alonzo Wille, Joe Hughes, Atus Haston, Ben Hamilton, J. W. Jones, Archie Jackson, Wilbur T. Miller Smith, Bud Scotte, J. C. Sutton, H. J. Smith, James Wiese, H. Waldon, O. W. Young, Robert Young, James B. Williams, Alonzo Wille, Joe Wyeth, Paul Washington & Jones Wilson & Pugsley Walker, Eddie Ladies' List Bostwick, Mayne Brown, Ethel Brown, Miss Lillian Crampton, Mrs. Pau Mitchell, Letia B, Redmond, Idella Stewart & Stithe Smith, Estella Johnson, Miss Susie Tansel, Miss Aggie Williams, Essie Webb, Miss Ella mine Miss. Miss Early Glover. Miss Mattie Love, Gussie Mavies, Lixipston ROUTE. PROF. P. G. LOWERY'S COMPANY, with Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows— Adrian, Mich, July 1; Ypsilanti, 2; Coldair, Sturgis, 4; Battle Creek, 5; Albion, PROF. ROY POPE'S COMPANY, with Ringling Brothers' Circus—Milwaukee. C. H. Douglass, 5 GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 Word comes that all the Ringling Bros. people are reading The Freeman, white and colored. Well, we'll try to make it worth their while. "I Want Some One to Love Me" is a new composition by William C. Miller, of Danville, Ill. Song and words. Mr. Miller was in Indianapolis for a few days last week. Thomas Edwards and Jasper Taylor are in the cleaning and pressing business with the Young Buffalo Wild West and Colonel Cummins Far East, and are meeting success. G. F. Hill is doing barber work. --- The Ringling Brothers' Annex Band is now in its second week in Canada, and the who old boyonging to get back in old United States at Walter Hinson, who, on account of his old age, suffers much from the cool weather up there. The bunch is all well. Madam E. Azalia Haceley, the well-known soprano, will be heard in her retiring song recital July 1 at Carnegie Hall. She will be the most of the madam's biggest undertakings. She will come through with flying colors. Hear Azalia by all means—the best. The Gentry Bros.' Shows held the boards in Indianapolis last week. One feels kind-a like "Alice in Wonderland" when viewing the parade. Everything is with little wheels drawn by little horses, and on many of which are seated little dogs that looked the population of a illiterate village, however, the tions, elephants, camels, etc. The show is long on dogs, the feature. The monkey tribe is also notable. The monkey, the piece de resistance, is the finale, as usual, with its retinue of small boys. The New Lyric Theater, Newport News, Va., is still keeping the S. R. O. sign out nightly. The bill of this week is a sure fire fire from start to finish. It opens with Miss India Allen, that clever singing and dancing, and then with Morris, the minstrel juggler, who made his initial appearance in Newport News and proceeded to make quite a hit with his original comedy juggling act. Next up is Mr. Perkins, who is a clever singer and dancer and fast becoming a second George Walker as a straight man. (Nuff sed.) Last, but not least, comes that known sensation, Houze and Houze, stuffed fun of fun and fun, and the golden smile that won't come off, and says all good performers coming this way write him, as there might be something doing for you. As the director of the ducer, and the entire bunch sends regards to all the profession and The Freeman. NOTES FROM THE 101 RANCH REAL WILD WEST We are just on the eve of closing at old Portland, Ore. and can truthfully say that the four days stand here has been the opposition the annual Rose Festival, in which there was the flower parade, the naval parade and fire works and are surrounded by place miles from the circus grounds, yet we can busy all the time, from 1 a. m. to 11 p. m. All are well and doing nicely, and we are to all friends in and out of the session. Billy Nash is still hitting them hard with his funny stuff on the extreme end. Days Jackson, our second end man, is killing them with his rendition of "Mammy's Shuffling Dance" in the bass clef. James Holmes is getting them crazy with his dance and "That Crazy Rag". Well, Little Washington is the envy of the whole company with his gold glove, which he plays with entire satisfaction to both manager and audience. The Old Men's Club consists of H. L. Rawley, Sam Ford, ages as mentioned scaling from H. L. Rawley, president on down, and there are four who are eligible, but we hesitate at taking them in "for We lost one act in the kid top here, but got another the same day, so the old wheel never missed a turn. The manager, I assure you. As I write this, I am informed that the manager's amiable wife, Mrs. Conners, is indisposed, but we all sincerely hope that before this reaches you she will be well again and cheering for kindly smile and words of hope to all. A very sad affair must be mentioned here of the sad death of the brother of her husband, and he had been looking forward to happy meeting with his brother. And imagine his grief and surprise to find that his brother had said about a month before we got here. That's one of the results of not writing home. THE PEKIN THEATER The Cuban Stars Beat the Shamrocks. City Items. CINCINNATI, O. After several weeks of waiting, the manager of the Pekin succeeded in booking in an act that the patrons of the venue have to do. The number of good enquiries and trios, have been secured for the weekly attraction, still, their style of work did not draw attention. The manager has been a general decline of the regular attendance. The bill this week consists of Brown and Crosby, late of "My Friend From Dixie" company, plus a waltzer with plenty of singing, talking and dancing. The act is classy and goes with a whirl. Miss Shepard has chanced places in the auditorium, filling in at the matinees, while Miss Hocker takes a place on the program at the night performance. Both of the young ladies have a large following and the house will lose nothing by the change. Notes. Sloane Edwards, manager of Oblrens Georgia minstrels, paid a visit to the city last Sunday to look up his old trooper, am from Jamaica. He returned e-ware good season on the road. The company played Monday in Newport, Ky., and Tuesday in Covington. --- "Six-Little Chocalettes," a one-act drama, by six of Cincinnati's prettiest little belles, was given at the Working Girl's Home, Friday, June 14, for the benefit of the home. The Misses Bessie Tompkins, Vera Brown, Lucia Blackstone, Myrtle Rasor, Odessa Yates and Ida Rawlins were the participants in the little playlet, and the girls were highly complimented by a large crowd for their excellent production. The Cuban Stars Baseball Club played to two large crowds here last Saturday and Sunday. To Shamfocks were the only other players. While the local boys, who are all white, used every available ball player that could be secured to give strength to their team, still they could do nothing with the dusky boys from Cuba. Saturday's battery consisted of Figarlo, catcher, and Pedrasa, pitcher. The white boys secured only four hits off Pedrasa, while he struck out sixteen of their batters. In Sunday's game, the Cubs had an entire new line-up. While the Shamfocks secured as many of the U.S. League players as the outsiders, they result in the first time the game. Garcia was the catcher for the Cubs, while the great Mendez was in the box. His de- very was the greatest ever seen on the local grounds. The large crowd was continually cheering him, either while batting or pitching. There is a strong agitation growing among the big fans of this city for a worst-case scenario, between the best colored club and the white club winning the pennant. Many of the white baseball enthusiasts claim that the very unfair to keep colored players like the Lance and Clyde Giants and the Cuban Stars, and a number of other good colored players, out of the big game. While the public is paying fabulous prices to see inferior players in the National and other leagues, why not give the colored player a chance? *** Mr. Joseph L. L. Jones, Henry M. Higgins, Wm. L. Anderson and Sam B. Hill will large crowd from this city to attend the national Republican convention at Chicago. HOME COMING OF BILLY M'CLAIN One of the Sport Heroes of the Australian Continent. Sam McVea's Manager Now on American Soil, After Having Circumnavigated the Globe—Gets a Warm Reception in California—A Resume. By Billy Lewis. "He's home again! He's home again!" — Pilgrim's Chorus, Tannhauser. And we do feel like exclaiming something joyously, in joyous tones, when the great expected happens. When Roosevelt burst in on Chicago the cohorts are all laughing, the audience is the mission, the hour are the forces or elements that combine to make up the psychological moment. It were a shame that such glory was so poorly spent. All home comings have that spontaneity of receptivity. The most important most of the home comings, rather than his mission. This has reference to private life—the home. The home coming of the lover, long absent, the husband, wife, daughter, or other wife, it the greater regard the individual, stripped of his regalia, of his insignia, having in mind the individual per se. I will see these with mortal eyes. I swear it to the immortal skies. Old Balboa shallst drink not me, will I see my lives across the sea. (Dear readers, the above is perfectly original; that is, I will not be found elsewhere by the Pacific in honor of the gentleman who thought he was the first one to see it.) --- Say what you please, Billy has made some noise in the world in his line. I have been his commentator while he traveled around the globe. I will in no wise forsake him. As long as he does conspicuous deeds, they shall be duly chronicled or gazetted. In his line, while apparently not so enviable, yet there are broken ambitions there too. The individual who refuses to further develop under the utmost sunson, and perforce must drop out of the game. Others yet meet other kinds of setbacks—they don't get any victories, and hence go to the discard or to the scrap heap, where they find that idea. He discards selves at the round-up of the great battle of life. Yet if you should have a winning streak it is in the affairs of men, it's presumed you follow up your lead. Jack Johnson stands perched upon a high pinnacle, but where are those that human ladder on the cellar of the coveted spotlight is something. To stand on the top rungs, where angston, Jeannine, Mr. McEan stand, on whom some of the people in the city but beneath these ye are the thousand struggling, stumbling, falling as they are in the various pursuits of life—in the "pit"; there is "wailing and grashing of teeth." Billy McClain belongs to the very few that stand upon the eminence of things. He had the distinguished pleasure of piloting it to victory in Australia and now feels the joy in the achievement of success with which he had so much to do in bringing about. Through all the hurrah and turmoll incident to the struggle for wealth and fame, his thoughts, nevertheless, have returned to home and mother, and he has been able to victories if none of your kind is among the witnesses. The speaker winning his first spurs, or maybe his second ones, or his third ones, thinks of his sweetheart, mother, father, sister or brother. He speaks to them. If he fails, he would see them first. If he wins, he would see them first. --- McClain's home is in that dear old Indianapolis which has sent out so many topnotch Negro boys, and still doing something, to the schools. The old days are gone forever, sure enough, and no jealousy. The schools are turning out more graduates, but they all appear machine made. The hand made boys are not being made, and their places are not being filled. Let us see, who is succeeding Fidler and Shelton, Tome Browne, Harry Brown, Frank Brown, Fred Pope, Billy McCarthy, Fred Thompson, Billy McCarthy, R. W. Thompson, leading newspaper correspondent; Bishop A. Walters, the Clayborn, Joseph Browles, Dr. H. W. Furmiss, R. W. Thompson, leading newspaper servant? If there are any, they have a very poor way of showing it. Oh, yes, the world will vet revolve, but on the great plain of芝加哥 we want some bright example for the sake of variety, if not for example against radial slough formation. *** Our subject has some interesting things to say concerning some of the people he met in the Hawaiian group of islands. At one place the natives insisted on making him king. He could scarcely forego the proffered honor, but his heart was set. He was a man who had a strong sense of individual makes up his mind to travel, he does not count the cost. A plenic has thrown many a man out of a good job. The best they could do was to load down the distinguished traveler with fruit as a token of their esteem, and which had been greatly heightened by a boxing exhibition. He had a sense of the difference that it was took kindly to the boxing stunt, losing no time in imitating him. He was given a beautiful pearl by a chief, who took it from his neck. Other valuable presents were given him which he will bring home to his mother. He will not be in Indiana, he says. He has the right to say that he will try his best to start something in event nothing is stirring. It was McClain's idea to match McVea and Johnson, but at that last fight in Sydney McVea fell by the way, and McClain lost his combination. He has a red robe, he says. He sees the folly of trying to match Sam McVea when Sam Langford has his goat. Such is fate. But Billy has had pretty plain sailing. Has made some money; has an automobile, if he hasn't sold it. McVea has two with his own, and he opens the street to his Billy doesn't say anything about bringing his car with him. Guess the excess on the excess would have exceeded his appropriation for the trip. In San Francisco McClain was met as it becomes one who has made such a challenge to the rest of the bunch of professionals, among whom were the Jalvans, Dave Barton, John Milton, Misses Grant, Myles, DeHerd and others. He was not without witnesses to his conspicuous work. A gala day set in for him, and which promises to end only once he is dead, he sureted that we of Indianapolis expect him and will assure him distinguished consideration. He's one of us, and while his work is not as impressive as his made good; and that is quite sufficient. THE FREEMAN, AN LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. WHERE THE CALCIUM SHINES WHERE THE CALCIUM SHINES Frank Fowler Brown is resting at Indianapolis. Aida Overton Walker closes in Chicago this week, after a successful season, in which she visited the Pacific Coast. Miss Minnie Brown, the "Girl From the Golden West," is singing in the chair of St. Mark's M. E. church, in New York City. Sam Rhodes, who came here with Harper's "Tallabo" company, is making good at the Ford Dabney, putting over a clever monologue and singing act. The commencement exercises of the Washington Conservatory of Music are set for the Howard theater June 15, prepared for a made for the event. Mrs. Harriet Gibbs Marshall is president of the institution. --- Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis" "Book of Recitations," including Instruction in the book, is moved into the public schools of Bermuda and other islands of the West Indies. A large order for copies has been given to Pittsburgh, which is publishing the volume. . . . Theodore L. Pankey is manager of the Clef Club Quintet, an organization which will entertain at the hotels on the Atlantic Coast. He is also the manager. The other members of the combiner are: H. W. Dixon, Andrew Richards, Mosses Allerson and Alle Ross. T. Spender Finley, a comedian of merit, is filling engagements in Norfolk, Newport News and Richmond, Va. He speaks well of the Dixie theater at the Virginia capitals, he says is managed in first-class style and is a good place for colored performers. --- Washington looms up as a theatrical center, rivaling New York and Chicago in the national theater affection of other artists. It has nine colored theater doing a paying business. They are the Howard, Ford Dabney's, Hiawatha, S. H. Dudley's Chelsea, Foraker, Fairland, Star *** Young's Casino has been added to the big amusement parks of New York City. The property is to be owned by Negroes in the metropolis. L. Young is the proprietor. It is located at 134th street and Park avenue, in the heart of the new trend of the Harlem district. --- Miss Maybelle Brown, for several seasons a prominent member of S. Tutt Whitney's Southern Smart Set. It is to be married to the businessman he is stantial business man of Sheliybe, Ind. In the retirement of Miss Brown from the stage, the profession loses one of its most important ornaments—an artist who gave promise to a brilliant future in the thespian world. . . . Mme. Anna Lee Slade, the well-known elocutionist and singer, is to present on the religious drama *Zion* baptist church the religious drama *Dark Night* light one act and two scenes. She will be supported by Louise LeBrandt, Augusta Brown, George Wallace, Lola LeBrandt and T. A. Heathman. J. LeBrandt is negotiating with theatrical promoters, with a view of carrying his company to Australia. Miss Evelyn Mason, known Washington artist, is to be his leading lady. Edward Tolliver has purchased from Bristol University theposer, he fell right to the ballad, "Dear Mexico," which he has been singing with such signal success in S. Tutt Whitney's "The Mayor of New Town." Mr. Tolliver will feature the song in his new vaudeville act. --- Lew W. Henry is actively engaged in writing a history of the Negro on the front pages of The New York days of Charles Callender's Georgia Minstrels down to the present time. It is denied that he worked m the first part in that show with the immortal Billy Ker *** The Washington Dramatic Club, of which Mrs. Anna J. Cooper is president, gave an artistic production of Shakespeare's beautiful play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream"; last Friday evening at the Hightower School; and Teachers' Benefit and Annuity Association. The cast was well-balanced and the special scenery by W. D. Nixon and S. D. Milton was admirably suited to the occasion. On Saturday evening the play was presented as a benefit of the Social Settlement, of which Dr. John R. Francis is the official head. . . . S. Tutt Whitney's "Mayer of New Town" played at the Howard last week, winding up its regular season. The attendance would have been better had the team been given out farther in advance. All of the old favorites, Mr. Whitney himself, J. Homer Tett, Nettie Taylor, "Babe Brown, Maybelle Brown, Edward Tolliver, Goldie Chappelle, Ethel Marshall and Hennie Scarpino," scored individual hits. The piece was admirably staged and no better singing company was ever heard here. --- S. Tutt Whitney is revising his popular musical comedy, "The Mayor of New Town," and will rehearse the piece here on the stage of the Howard theater this summer. He will work on notable changes in play and intrigue, and will bring strong climaxes, raising it to the dignity of the serious dramatic offering, in addition to its musical and comedy features. Mr. Whitney is one of the race's most skilled actors, and he is the core. Besides conceiving dramatic productions, he is a poet of no mean attainments, and a vocalist of national reputation. As a basso profundo, he has been a major part of Whitney, which is said to be responsible for the latter part of his name by which he has come to be legally known. Edward Tolliver, who won distinction during the past season as "Pedro, the Mexican," in S. Tutt Whitney's "Mayer of New York" is to go into vaudelle, the French school he attended. Their new act, now in preparation, is to be called "The Mexican and the Indian Maid," and some desirable dates have already been arranged for. Mr. Tolliver is both an excellent tenor shaker and a clever singer, and he is known for his bold relief and ranking with the stars of the Southern Smart Set in popular favor. Miss Chappelle, who is pretty and talented, is the best of the Whitney's long chorus, is typical Indian, and will need little or no "make-up" in her new part. They will "take big" wherever they are booked, is the prediction of the critics who have made note of their efforts throughout their stage career. S. H. Dudley confirms the report that he may retire from the comedy field after a decade of performing with dependent diamonds and radiant smile with his wife from the vicinity of the box office as a producing manager on a large scale. His experience as a partner in the Barton and Chase companies helped him in good stead as the controlling factor in playhouses in many of the principal cities of the country and a half dozen or so other cities that did not been South for several years, and it is an ent plan to make a long farewell tour of that section next season. He will probably use his latest biggest musical comedy to make a new play in reserve, the title of which is not yet disclosed. Mr. Dudley has faith in his chain of theaters project and believe that the true solution of the Negro's advancement in the world of drama and song. WHO WILL SUCCEED DR. THIRKIELD? Indianapolis, Ind., June 4, 1912. To the Editor of The Indianapolis Freeman: Since the election of Dr. Wilbur P. Thibodeau and the bishopric of the Methodist Episcopal church, persons who are interested in the advancement of Negro race in America are asking "Who will be Howard University's next pre- FISHER & SIMMONS. J dent? Where is the man who can keep up the rapid march of progress started by Dr. Thirkeld? And some of us, turning our attention to the large class of learned, cultured Negroes who possess great executive ability. There are many universities that feel that the Negro race in the United States has individuals among the living who can be placed in Howard University's presidential scales and not be found wanting. So, then, should be considered, and so, of them elected to be her chief executive. There are many individuals, even of the Negro race, who greatly doubt that a Negro can be found who can successfully preside over the destinies of so many people. Harvard University. But these individuals entertain most unreasonable doubts. They have closed their eyes on Negro progress. They have evidently forgotten that in this country the Negroes have successively been more men than women, wherever they have been given ghost of a chance, and this includes presiding over institutions of learning, both great and small. If the Tuskegee Institute had not been favored with a Booker T. Washington descent, I have no doubt that thousands of persons would have the unusual courage to say "no Negro can do it." If Wilberforce University and Livingstone College had never been presided over by a Negro, it would have been an education. The wisdom of the presumption the prejudiced is quite overbearing to those who allow them to be the only thinkers. But there are some of us who will not bow to their wisdom. There are those of us who feel that it is time to stop and to move on. We should more avenues should be open for them to rise. Give them one more. Give them the presidency of Howard University. DULUTH, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. The Ladies Book Club gave a conversational entertainment at the St. Marks E. Church last Thursday evening, which brought the Palmer and Mrs. Eugene Watts were awarded the prizes for conversing the most....The City Federation gave a reception at the church in honor of the Misses Elnora Rodney, Jella Glenn, and Helen Scott, and Masters Edward Newsome, Wallace Rodney, Inman Mobley, Sidney Johnson, Wellington Glenn and Helen Scott, very interesting talk was given by Mr. H. S. Merry, encouraging the graduates. DALLAS, TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. A large number of Pythianis, Courts of Calanthians, grand lodge officers and visitors left for San Antonio for the grand lodge sessions for the lodge. . . . The gospel wagon is making its rounds in the city and holding meetings for our people. . . . The Idle Hour Social club held their annual banquet last Monday, and the lodge was enjoyed by visiting friends and the home coming of several young ladies and college boys, who have been attending several of the institutions of learning in the city and enjoy the enjoyment. The officers and members are being congratulated for the surprise they had in store on this occasion for their many guests. . . . Mr. J. H. Brenham, college boys, who have been invited to Baptist Missions, with headquarters here, spent several days here in the interest of the work. . . . Miss Levada Mays, daughter of the late Mrs. J. H. Brenham, Greenville, where she graduated this year. . . . Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Barggy entertained Mrs. Willie B. Sparks, of this city Fand Miss Hillary Higgins, of Marion, where she graduated this school last Tuesday, to a luncheon at 1416 Marrille street. . . . Mrs. J. D. Adkins is visiting in Houston for an indefinite time. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Prince Terrell, of Marion, where some real estate which they were buying through one of the agents in Dallas Dirt ...Mrs. Katie Clay entertained the stewardess board No. 2 of Old Bethlehem last week, and the school's street. ...Macedonia, Bethel, Evening chapel, St. John and several other Sunday schools of the city have been spending the young people of their churches the past week at White Rock Dam. Each school reports a jolly time. It pays to deal on the square with everybody. This is everybody will know that you are no good. Do you hear the straight dope, business men of Dallas and elsewhere? copier, copy exhibition, presenter a strong local talent at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday night, June 10, corner of Cochran and Leonard streets. ...Mr. Columbus Cooper spent several days at the terrest of the baseball club, the past week. ...Mr. Marcello Howard is all smiles over the showing that his team mates are in the local class this season. Mrs. Woods of the school spent several days here with relatives and friends. ...St. Luke Mantone Pride of the West, Knights of Pythias lodges held a special evening at their various lodges. A banquet was served each one present. ...Mr. George Lang, an ex-Dallasite, spent several days at the mains of Mr. Jeff Calhoun were laid to rest Sunday by St. Luke, K. of P, lodge ...There is no use to kick about it to the reporter of this paper because of the well-known fact that if people don't want to work for the company, they are not a professional lady or gentleman and are not in their circle of associates. Don't lose any sleep thinking of it. But try the harder to be an honorable somebody, not a professional lady or gentleman, nurse, drive a plow, dig ditches, or anything else that is honest. It will outshine the society gossips of the old town. Stop and think where all the scandal that happened and around Dallas originated. Work with the people. Working people, a hint is sufficient just now. Wash day will come. Prof. Cooley, of Alabama, is here to spend his vacation while out of school. He is receiving some money. He is a worker in the uplift of the race. ...Mrs. Eveline ArmstrFong, the fostermother of Mrs. Gertle Armstrong, is reported here as having died in Kansas City on January 14, 2014, chaperoned a party of hay riders on a journey to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Mayes, Thursday night of last week, and pleasure was supreme and lasted until the wee small hours rolled around. The party consisted of eighteen people, and four guests at Place, on Live Oak street again. . . If you move, let J. G. Griffin know, at 2922 Cochran street, so that your paper will be changed to your new address; also you see you. Lem Holmes and Shots later, they are. A time. . . Decorate your places of business June 19, just once. The Sanders special will call if you hing his bell 3333. Old and new Furniture made over and first-class repairing. Prices right. ROSCOE & DAVIS, 703 North Central avenue, Dallas, Tex. June 22 Mme. Pauline Dempsey One Block from New Circle Theatre and Gibson's Auditorium. 420 South Carlisle Street. COMPLETE TEN LESSON Mail Course in Carter's Shorthand Next few weeks for $0.50. Simplest of all systems. Only 64 words signs. First two sample lessons sent for 25c (silver). Address G. BARNETT, 21 N. Maple Street. Duquoin, Illinois "I Want to Words and Music by Tim Send 25c P. O. Order. Owsley & Wilson, Music Pub., Car 40-Performers and M For the Florida Blossom Musicians must double B. & O. This company is similar to a show in America. Good musicians and of 1912-13, can find a reputable show to travel with answering this add. will please state what they show will go into rehearsal in Macon, Ga. Jul THEY. Owner and Manager Florida Blossoms O MONOGRAM The most popular Vaudeville and Mov PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS Hourly Performances from 8 to 11 ADMISSION 10c 8028 St Merit 7 Want to Do It and Music by Tim Owsley and Dawn end 25c P. O. Order. No stamps. Add Music Pub., Care The Freeman, amers and Musicians W the Florida Blossoms Theatrical Co. B. & O. This company has a reputation, cu- rica. good musicians and performers wishing an appitable show to travel with. I pay what I prom- all please state what they can do and lowest sa- versal in Macon. Ga., July 1, and open July 15. manager Florida Blossoms Co. 619 Fourth St. Macon PROGRAM THEATRE Dear Vaudeville and Moving Picture House T CLASS ACTS ORCHEST Performances from 8 to 11-Matinees Sundays and 8028 State street, near 31st rit Thea "I Want to Do It Agin" Words and Music by Tim Owsley and Dan Wilson. Send 25c P. O. Order. No stamps. Address Owsley & Wilson, Music Pub., Care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind 40-Performers and Musicians Wanted-40 Musicians must double B. & O. This company has a reputation equal, if not superior to any similar show in An erica. Good musicians and performers wish employment for the season of 1913-15, can find a reputable show to travel with. I pay with it, I am on pay day. Parties answering this add, will please state what they can do and lowest is the first letter. The show will go into rehearsal in Macon. Ga. July 1. and open July 15. Address PTE WORTHY. Owner and Manager Florida Blossoms Co. 619 Fourth St. Macon, Ga. The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS ORCHESTRA THE VERY BEST Hourly Performances from 8 to 11-Mathees Sundays and Holidays ADMISSION 10c 3028 State street, near 31st street, Chicago, Ill. Merit Theatre 3451 State Street, Chicago, Ill. Always the best pictures of Western Plays. 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Write or wire We are looking for Good Stuff in Vaudeville (it's scarce), If you have it, we want you. Please give this your immediate attention. The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time. The Finest in America. 3142-44 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois RUSSEL & DAGO, Props. High Class, Refined Entertainment by High Salaried Entertainers Every Evening. Automobiles for Hire. To double band and orchestra. State lowest salary in first letter. Address all mail to Wesley Lemley 1902 Franklin Ave., St. Louis, Mo. WANTED 2 Cornets, 2 Clarinets, 1 Violinist who can double in brass; five weeks work. Must be good players. Address Thomas Howard, Mgr., 9th O. N. G. Band, Columbus, Ohio "Do It Agin" Owsley and Dan Wilson. No stamps. Address The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Musicians Wanted-40 Us Theatrical Company has a reputation equal, if not superior to any performers wishing employment for the season. I pay what I promise on pay day. Parties can do and lowest salary in first letter. The y 1, and open July 15. Address PETE WOR- po. 619 Fourth St., Macon, Ga. THEATRE Spring Picture House on the South Side ORCHESTRA THE VERY BEST -Matinees Sundays and Holidays State street, near 31st street, Chicago, Ill Theatre ys. Special 2 reel subjects every week day. Roses and Carnations to all pa- Admission 5 cents. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MEGATH. Louisville Cubs and A. B. C.'s will play a game on the 4th of July at the A. B. C. baseball park. formed which offered a bonus of $10.00 for the privilege of holding the affair their city. Curley was also paid $300 ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.—Governor McDonald, who refused to be quoted in the matter, let it be known that he would attempt to be given the Johnson fight. Vega on July 4. It is admitted he has been convinced he can ample police power to prevent the contest. AST LAS VEGAS, N. M.—Tom Flanagan has joined Johnson. eH is satisfied with the champ's appearance. Tom discounts rumors that Johnson has travelled with his weight of 220 pounds he is the bear of old. Flanagan examined the seventeen and one-half foot ring and stated that it looked big enough to him. Jim Watts, former champion heavyweight of the South, and "Charleston," colored champion heavyweight of Indianapolis, will go to tennessees to fight July 4. Other bouts will be staged. The results of the Flynn-Johnson fight will also be announced. Joe Watts Barnes, Johnson's chief trainer, who prepared Jack for his fight with Jerles, issued a statement saying the champion is as good in every way to day as he ever was. He will weigh at 219.4. The Negro will not be wanted him at the ring at 215. John O. Talbott, the well-known Denver sporting man, who has been named official betting commissioner of the July 4 encounter with John Talbott, is his favorite. However, it is his top that the odds will tumble from the jump. "Seven to ten is the best I can see the morning at," he said in sixties Talbott. That is because Flynn is training sew and looks so good. TOMMY RYAN QUITS AS FLYNN'S TRAINER LAS VEGAS, N. M.—Tommey Ryan, retired middleweight champion, today reiterated his claim that Flynn, who is to meet Jack Johnson here for the heavyweight championship of the world July 4. There has not been harm, nor harm to the trainer, and a disagreement arose between Ryan and Curley. The cause of the disagreement was that Ryan followed Flynn's declaration to Curley that he would not object to letting the trainer go on the road with Morrow. Morrow, in a shaw, reported that "Flynn was physically perfect." HORNE GEORGIA MINSTRELS WITH YOUNG BUFFALP WILD WEST AND COL. CUMMINS' FAR FAST BY JASPER TAYLOR. BY JASPERS We are still the New England states playing to crowded houses every day and our band leaves them talking, as we have one of the best ten-piece bands on the road. The Havana Trio, Reed, Irwin and Taylor, keeps the audience in a great�-like�-lack of afternoon. It is a child with a Missฯ from Baltimore, Jasper Taylor as Miss Ann� closing with a fast buck and wing dance and always drives the audience into screams. Prince Oscazuma, the great Negro Fire King, brings the audience to a standard place at each performance when he put red and red in his tongue. Master Reginald Horne has been on the sick list, but he is up now and is back to work. Mr. A. L. Grayson, our tuba player, closed with us in Woonsocket, R. I., and went to his home in Clarksburg, N. Y. in the smallness of Chicot's house with the young Buffalo Wild West pullers of the Young Buffalo Wild West Pullmans. 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Many doctors would charge $3.00 to take for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free. formed which offered a bonus of $10,000 for the privilege of holding the affair in their city. Curley was also paid $300 to help the locksmith arrive he entered into an agreement by which the committee has a substantial share in conducting the fight. No detail on promoting operations is gone through in the committee, and the committee for its approval. This committee is headed by the mayor, and is composed of the most influential members of the committee for its approval. This committee is headed by the mayor, and is composed of the most influential members of the committee for its approval. Every effort is being made to boom the match as much as possible. Johnson has later taken to issuing daily bulletins to the information camp, and says to the information camp, "give out our optimistic kind. Stories of wild auto rides are taboo and nothing of a frivolous nature is sent out for fear of creating an embarrassment. The champion is not training in deadly earnest. Just two years ago the eyes of the world were focused on two heavyweight fighters, of whom man was very dark-skinned. Every man who by dark-skinned was put in form by experts sent to the scene of action at great expense. The news was wired to the four corners of the globe. The tremendous interest was hinged upon the outcome of a battle between a white man and a black man, the heavyweight championship of the world. Today the same colored man is going to be the winner of the title to those of two years ago. Today, also, the dark-skinned gentleman is the winner of the heavyweight championship as the stake. But there are no feverish cries for news from headquarters. No descriptive writers are painting word pictures of the wild country in which the battle is to be fought. No blue-blooded sporting men are risking their futures on the outcome. Not tired business men are arranging their vacations to stretch over a period covering the in fact, nobody gives a hang what is going on in out in Las Vegas, where the Johnson-Flynn fight is to take place on July. And the funny part of it all is this: The Johnson-Flynn fight, which no one cares to see, will undoubtedly be a better fight than was the Johnson-Jeffries fight, which drew the biggest house in ring history. It cannot be any worse as a battle. We are not trying to make this situation fit any law of logic. JACK JOHNSON VS. EJ YNN How the Fighters Stand Physically. LAS VEGAS, N. M.-With the big Independence day battle only a little distance away, Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn were the first to win their training grind. The first official examination of the men required under the law that makes the fight possible has been completed. Dr. Shaw, who examined the men, said that the physical condition. He was inclined to give Flynn the better of it on the showing made, however, to show a chest expansion of 2½ inches, but Flynn puffed his chest out for a good 2½ inches. On this showing the physicians say there might be fear that Johnson would not have as much endurance as Flynn in the high altitude. Dr. E. B. Shaw, who examined Flynn as well, said the following table of measurements after pronouncing both men in perfect condition: LYNX 5 ft 10½ in. height 196 in. pounds 70½ inches. reach 17 inches. neck 17 inches. in. (right) biceps 12½ in. (left) armor (left) 12½ in. (right) forearm (left) 12½ in. (left) forearm (left) 12½ in. (at rest) chest (at rest) 40½ in. 12½ in. full inspiration 17 in. exertion 34½ in. waist 36½ in. right thigh 26½ in. 23½ in. left thigh 26 in. 23½ in. over left calf 15 in. left calf 16 in. Dr. Shaw made the following statement regarding the two men: I regard Jim Flynn as one of the most accomplished physical development I ever examined. His eyes are normal, heart and lungs are sound in every particular, likewise all his abdolinal organs. In fact, I do not find a reason to doubt his ability to perform a durable endurance, the high altitude not necessitating him in the least, and he ought to withstand a great deal of punishment. A careful examination of Jack Johnson's hands and his abdominal organs to be in a perfectly healthy condition. His chest expansion, however, as will be noted, is not up to the standards he would be led to seek of endurance. The selection of Ed Smith, the Chicago newspaper man, as referee of the heavyweight championship glove, contest the world. The promoter of the world. Jack Curley, the promoter of the fight, received many telegrams of congratulations on the selection of Smith as the third man to ring the fight. Curley announces that the fight will take place at 11 o'clock in the morning, which is about noon Indianapolis time. Which is curley, when asked what he would do with the pictures, now that the senate has passed a bill forbidding their display, said: "I am not thinking about pictures. All I am interested in is the success of the contest, and of that I feel confident that my opinion could not be constitutional." JIM CORBETT. EX-CHAMPION Comments on Coming Fight—Talks Up Flynn. As the U. S. A.'s greatest day of joyous celebration draws near, and incidentally the time appointed for settlement of the Jim Flynn-Jack Johnson dispute, evidence of cleverness he has received. The first installment is served us with the breakfast Java, and again in the evening the same old stuff with different trimming. There are sporting trimming of my person, maintaining who swore not so long ago that the approaching conflict was so positively preposterous as a sporting proposition that their contributions on the subject would be confined to putting the trimming in place, framed up for their special benefit; that the only space devoted to the scrap would be when "copy" was shy and they felt it a duty to wise the fans up a bit. Johnson et al. make schemes of Curley, Johnson et al. I'll admit that I, too, was strong for putting the stopper on what looked such a terrible thing, but I dope in the world that will make Flynn a winner over the big Negro. But, accidentally running across Flynn in my pee-wee, I got into a statistical engagement, and listening to his spiel for an hour or two, I was won over to the white man's side simps through the door. I was in a saddenedation he peddled. No man ever accomplished anything worth while unless he had "pluck," and it fairly oozes out of the man, but I will not admit the possibility of defeat. Faith in Tommy Ryan. Apparently sentiment has experienced a change among the scribes of late, for considerable space is being allotted to the doings of the bookworms, and of those who will not admit a possible chance of victory for the challenger are helping the cause along with THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER occasional boosts. True, the rumor mongers are hard at work and stories of a "frame-up" are circulated, but these always crop up before a big battle, eschews ship and emanate as a rule from men who never boost propositions from which they derive no financial benefit. Nothing has developed to date that substantiates the pipe dreams. I saw my readers to infer from this that I am confident of Flynn's success in the coming battle. In fact, I can't figure him a winner on past performances; no more can you. I know little or Jim's skill and figure. But I am a great believer in Tommy Ryan, trainer in chief, and there is not getting away from the fact that he thinks Flynn has a great chance to beat the Negro. And Tommy Ryan has a great man to string as a way away from at some previous time in this column. Coarse Style of Boosting. About the funniest story circulated anent the coming engagement is that concerning Johnson's correspondence school method of training. Jack, so the story's work, is to train his trainer, Tom Flanagan, who is detained at his home in Toronto, and Flanagan, by return wire, maps out the program for the champion to follow the season. Johnson is posed to get through a fair day's work without making a bobble. If certain advertisements I have noticed in magazine pages are to be given "small" treatment, the Johnson's treatment has proven beneficial in many instances, although this is the first time I ever heard of a prize fighter adopting that system of conditioning himself, and I have known athletes to pull some very serious stuff. It is amazing the stuff that is printed about the principals in a heavyweight championship match as the date for the melee approach. Johnson has the knowledge of what may be expected in regular doses from now on to the day of the big doings. Johnson has the reputation of being quite a josher, but it is hard to imagine anyone, even a cub newsgatherer, falling for such coarse words. Billy McCarney, who discovered Luther McCarty and Springfield, Mo., at one and the same time, was a big fan in the publicity stakes. If one is to judge from the columns Gotham sporting editors have been giving over to the ex-communist punk band the cow-puncher, sailor, miner and boxer, Billy is in a class by himself. The Easterners have been "eating up" all the press stories that have been commanded no more space than Carl Morris' conqueror, unless he forked over so much per line to the business office. May-May McCarney contributes liberally, who knows? McCarty Stays in West. Luther, by the way, is not to visit New York just now. It was expected McCarney would head toward Gotham with his big boxer, but he scents easier games in the fair, and he has been in the field. He has a matchset that direction, where several matches are to be arranged for the promising McCarthy. We had hopes of getting a glimpse of the youngster in tryouts with a new out of own promising Eastern lady but will have to forego the pleasure for the time being. Veteran Sam Fitzpatrick, at various times prominently identified with the carers of the great Peter Jackson and the point champion of the World Freemont shownes he has the "coming," heavyweight champion under his wing. The name of the latest puglistic "marvel" is Hugh McCann, and he hails from Indianapolis to the South and to the West. It has been on the trail of Bombardier Wells' manager, with the hope of getting first match with the English champion in this country. It was the popular impression that Palmer would be the most�nous manager with his former manager has delayed negotiations. Fitzpatrick has handled several of the greatest puglists in the history of the sport, among them George (Kid) Lavigne, when the latter was his weight champion, the world and is not easily delivered. In his judgment of a fighter, Tom Jones, director-general of Al Woolgast's business affairs, is now chaperoning the 2014 World Cup final attempt to "come back." After taking beatings from Jim Flynn and Al Palzer the opinion was that Kaufman would retire from the game, but the public was not convinced. A long ago that Al was regarded as the most "hopeful" of the white heavyweights, but lax training methods spooled whatever championship jarrels—Pittsburgh Sun. TRAINER BAWLS OUT JIM FLYNN AND QUITS JOB Fighter Is Too Small for Big Smoke, He Says. Little Alarm About Bulls. EAST LAS VEGAS, N. M. "The reason why I resigned from the Flynn camp was that I thought, after seeing Flynn train him, I felt that the purpose of making Flynn look on have a chance to beat Johnson," said Tommy Ryan, former middleweight champion and trainer of Flynn for his bout him the less I thought of him as a fighter. And I came to the conclusion that Flynn had no chance to beat Johnson, as he is too small and too light, and knows absolutely nothing about Flynn. "Flynn is a sluggere pure and simple, and in condition should not weigh more than 175 pounds. He has a very short reach and had a shoulder not to him really, let also teach him." "Last winter in Toronto I was sent for by Jack Curley, whom I have known for twenty years, though I still do not know how to train Flynn for a certain amount of money, and I accepted it. After I had seen Flynn perform and told Curley he agreed. He informed me we were all to take a chance on the gate. Of course, as Curley has tied up so much money for expenses here, I could not see my way clear on what the fight would draw, and "I can't understand how any sane man can make himself believe that Flynn can beat Johnson, the contest is on us," Johnson said. "I think of it as a white man. I wish to see Flynn win." Says It Is "Spite Work." Governor McDonald has made no public statement that indicates that he will endeavor to stop the Johnson-Fllynn raid from Albquereque. Jack Curley claims they are inspired because that city wishes to hurt Las Vegas in every possible way on account of an ancient jealousy. Newspaper men of that city, according to his refusal, have because of his refusal to make certain concessions, and it is his belief that they are endeavoring to get even with him by trying to give the fight a darkened optic. While no great excitement was shown over it, the governor had caused some concern, for Dick Smith and J. E. Russell, who have the concession for fights in the Jaurez (Mex.) bulling, wired that they were ready to put the fight on to secure the fight if it was prevented at Leo. Deny Flynn Is Not "Right" In an effort to dissipate any impression that Flynn is not in proper condition, as was stated by Tommy Ryan, the publicity lines to the state department added a few lines to the statement: "ago by Dr. Edwin B. Shaw, who examined Flynn last Saturday. Dr. Shaw said: "Flynn is not holding fat as claimed. On examination I found him physically fit, but not particularly particular. I doubt if he is carrying over his superfluous flesh. He was stripped when I weighed him, and tipped the scales at 186 pounds. I consider him in excellent condition, and do not see how he can take a bath, and can not be unless ordered to take off an arm or leg." Fireman in Good Workout Flynn had a sparkling workout yesterday afternoon. With Abdul, the Turk, in command, giving orders and holding the minutes, and taking the minutes, and although in action every second, was harly puffing when in his dressing room. He put on a new wrinkle of three three-minute rounds of tugging with his usual routine of work, and wound up with three fast, harsh rounds of boxing with Al Williams. He sat at a matinee yesterday. He began by punching the bag fifteen minutes. Next he threw the medicine ball around for ten minutes. For a windup he cutter and six sx rounds with Calvin Restegui. Jerry Jack Johnson is en route for Chicago, Chicago. Rumor has it that she has gone to explain Rumor has it that she has gone to explain that Sam and Chicago's grand jury about the shooting of Jack smuggled in from the other side. EX-CHAMPION CORBETT TALKS ON LANGFORD AND JEANNETTE "Boston Tar Baby" Afraid. I note with regret that the proposed Sam Langford-Joe Jeanette match has been called off. The men were matched by Bob Langford and McCarey's Los Angeles club the latter of July, and Langford was thought to be one of the high seas homeward bound from Oustle McCarey received a cable stating his departure would be delayed until September. This match would have attracted the attack of sports the world over. While Sam and McCarey had the bouts have always been of short duration than twenty rounds. I believe Langford was given the decision in Boston ; the last time the two met was in 1984, the bout was a warm one while it lasted, with Sam having a shade on points. But finish Joe was as strong as a bull and fight him the "tar baby" showed signs of weariness. Langford Fears Jeanette. Jeannette has ever exhibited a fondness for the long distance battles; he went forty-nine hard rounds with Sam McVey in Paris and won with a knockout. He was cornered, but the Boston man beat it for Australia. And now Langford has "run out" again; it is the best evidence in the world that he has no stomach for the husky Hobokenite. Jeannette the original "hard luckers" in pugilism. He is too good for the average white heavy of the present day, and his Negro breathen of class, including Johnson and McVey, has a game. Nothing daunted by the experiences of several New York clubs in attempting to solve the middleweight title problem, a Boston athletic association announces a match with the pounders. Among those who have entered the tourney according to my advices from the Hub, are Frank Klaus, Eddie McGoorty, Jack Dillon (the big three), Mike Glignons, Ben Kuck (the second), Bernard Garcia. Quite a bunch of talent, and I wish the promoters good luck in their enterprise. But, and with no intention of swinging the old iron hammer, if the performances put over on New Yorkers by Klaus, Dillen and others, they can do, the chances for clearing up the championship controversy in the Boston tournament do not look very brilliant. Of all the middleweights who claim to be contenders for the title, I fancied the two best players in the battle with Bob Moha Eddie failed by a great deal to come up to expectations. FLYNN IS COURAGEOUS. Thinks Two Years' Time Has Put Johnson Down. SAN FRANCISCO.—No "statement" has yet been made by Jack Johnson in which some reference is not made to the terrible mauling that awaits Jim Flynn at Las Vegas on the other side. One thing is certain, however. If Jack is bent upon intimidating Flynn, his efforts will fall flat, for Flynn is a fellow whose courage is undaunted. Pity it is that his other fighting qualifications are not on a par with his girl. For some, Joe Jim will surely battle like a tiger when he goes against the champion. And even if he succeeds no better than he did when he faced the big colored man in San Francisco in November, 1907, he will command the respect of the do was more. Just now the sports of San Francisco are refreshing their memories in connection with the last eleven-round bout between Johnson and Flinn at Coffroth's arena. They recall that Flynn is also close to the first smash of the gong, and that even when tossed back by the force of Johnson's uppercuts he returned to the charge again and again. He fought right into Johnson's hands, in face of a big gong in a red-skirt, yet himself to meet Flynn's rush, and the unfortunate fireman kept hurling himself on the spears. Friends of Flynn outside the ropes-fool friends they surely were—kept urging to firemen to go at Johnson, and Flynn did nurturing himself. Flynn took a fearful whaling that day, and took it like a Spartan. He was bruised andattered but full of fighting spirit and still Irish. It is to wonder if that affair carried any lesson for Flynn. Will he go at the stalwart Negro in the same fashion and run the risk of impaling himself upon the ice or with the dance around and insist upon Johnson making the pace. And in this connection it can truthfully be said that Johnson's biggest successes—more particularly when he has been achieved by taunting the other man into doing the rushing. Flynn has said many times that he is building upon the effects that a couple of years of fast living have nad upon Johnson's stamina. Johnson has busting fight to tell whether Johnson's stamina has been depleted, but it must be said that the photographs of Johnson taken since he began training do not carry much evidence that the champion will prove less of a strong man than he was two years ago. "FLYNN HAS COME UP FIFTY PER CENT." Jeff Thompson, of New York, Says So—"Jack Johnson Has Declined Fifty Per cent." NEW YORK—In a few days two fights involving championships will have passed. Flynn history. Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn history. John Johnson and Jim Flynn question at Las Vegas and Joe Rivers is to try to wrest the lightweight crown from An. Volgast at Los Angeles, both fights taking place in the East there is no great amount of interest in the Flynn-Johnson battle. Usually of a heavyweight championship, volumes of the training camps are worth a first page display and the space-giving is measured by columns. Flynn's national fight is given any space at all it is considered rarely worth a short spread on the sporting page. If it should develop that Flynn has really won, the national fight will be while Johnson has gone back 50 per cent—and both these things would have to happen to enable the Pueblo fireman to win—a victory for Flynn has been received with suspense. As it is, it is very gravely doubted if the aair is on the level and nothing would convince many that it is except a victory. Reports come that the advance sale of seats has been sufficient to secure the promoter at least coming out whole, but reports there may be in these reports deponent salaries. MID-SUMMER REDUCTION. During the month of July The Freeman will be sent in clubs of one or more one year $1.00. The Freeman is for sale in Champaign, Ill., by Z. L. Breedlove, 109 Champaign street. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Genorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. © Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY THE A. B. C. BALL CLUB Tom Bowser, Mgr., 25 S. Alabama St., Indianapolis, Ind. Will be pleased to meet you at my new place. Ten Nearly Furnished Rooms for gentlemen only. I solicit patronage on merit of goods. Pool and Billiards. 325—327—329 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana THE MECCA THE PLACE OF QUALITY Bar and Billiards 812 INDIANA AVE., 218 W. NEW YORK ST. NEW PHONE 1819 Chas. E. Lewis, Proprietor A Visit will Convince you that we have the Quality Office Phone, Main, 4301. Res. Phone, New 780 The Battley Electric Co., Inc. Electric Light Wiring, Construction and Supplies. Job Work Promptly Done. R. C. Wire $8.50 per thousand. 234 W. Vermont St. Columbia BICYCLES THE FINEST MADE. Crown, Imperial and Jewel, $20 to $50. Fishing Tackle, Base Ball and Tennis Goods, Boxing Gloves. Bicycle Tires $2 to $4. This Comb, properly heated, and the use of LaCrete Hair Pomade, will bring the most crispy hair back to its silky at every stroke and cause a rapid growth of the hair. 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Remember it's all in thing to get out of order; will Price of Comb and Alcohol Heater complete $1.50 $1.50 8 A special showing of the popular and well-known "M" waists for children of 2 to 12 years. While these waists costs you but 15c, a special feature is the Taped buttons, usually found only on 25c garments. The waists are also well taped to prevent sagging. In warm weather they may be used instead of shirts. Washable, of course. Pants to match, for children of 2 to 6 years, will cost 15c instead of 25c. -Third floor, annex. CITY AND VICINITY Mrs. Hattie Mitchell is visiting in Knoxville, Tenn. Miss Luetta Black, of Vancouver, B. C., is visiting in the city. Mr. John Hansberry died Monday, after a few days' illness. Mr. Henry Burns, of Louisville, Ky., was in the city this week. Mrs. Joseph H. Ward is improving after several weeks' illness. Mrs. Alma Board was hostess for the Keneida Whist club, Friday. Mrs. Burns Fisher and son, Floyd, spent two weeks in Chicago. Miss Fern Gibson, of the Charity hospital, spent Sunday in Richmond, Ind. Prof. Valentine, of school No. 26, has gone to Manassah Junction, Va., for the summer. Mr. Henry Hansberry and Bean Crawford, Marlon, Ind., were in the city this week. Dr. Joseph H. Ward and Mr. Chas, Baughman attended the convention in Chicago. Mrs. T. R. Prentiss, of Chicago street, will visit Dayton, O., the 4th to spend two weeks. Rev. Skelton and family have gone to Lincoln, where they will make their future home. Mr. Tim Owlsley, the little wizard of the Crown Garden theater, was in Chicago this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Shelton are the gates of James N. Shelton, in California street. Mr. Manse Goins, of Company D, Indiana Democratic club, is attending the convention at Baltimore. Mr. J. Frank Turner, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, is making a few days, visiting Dr. Frank Perkins. Miss Esther Warner has returned to Chicago, after spending several weeks with her parents in this city. Miss Lizzie Dordon, after a very pleasant stay in Indianapolis, has returned to her home in North Carolina. Miss Beatrice Beaumont entertained a large audience at the reception of Miss Mattie Clark, of Guthrie, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Gurley Brewer, of the Indianapolis World, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Sims attended the convention in Chicago. Miss Nettie Battle, of West Indianapolis, entertained last Friday in honor of Miss Maggie Barnes, of Wilson, N. C. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Cheatman and daughter, Marie, of Chicago, are the guests of the tree绿. Rev. D. H. V. Purnell, of Connervys, Ind., was in the city this week, making preparations to attend the district conference at Evansville, Ind. Miss Jessie M. Johnson was married Friday evening to the wife of Johnson, at the residence of her aunt, J. James Boyer, in West Tenth street. Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Clay entertained Friday evening in honor of Mr. Theo. Cable, and the house was beautifully decimated, the young people reported a delightful time. Mrs. Sadie McMurray entertained a few friends at her home in Chicago street. Saturday evening, in honor of Mrs. Sadie McMurray, a engagement at the Crown Garden theater. Will Daniels, of the Tenth cavalry, now stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont; Arthur Daniels, of Evansville, Ind, and Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, of Chico, Calif., served as the president of their brother, James Blaine Daniels. While in Chicago last week, Mr. Geo, L. Knox spoke at the A. M. E. Zion church, of which the Rev. D. Callas is pastor. He also addressed a large audience at the Institutional church, of which Rev. D. Callas is pastor. The Woman's Civic club will picnic on Thursday, July 11 at the Boys' club gymnasium grounds, Norwood. Good music. Roller skating. Admission, for adults. 5 cents; children, 15 cents. Mrs. Cable, president; Mrs. Ella Clay, secretary. Chris Franklin spent a few hours here. Christmas with his cousin, Harry W. Jackson, while en route from St. Louis Mo. to Chicago, after attending the Summer high school, his sister, Nannie Franklin, being graduated. FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, nonfrittant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaughn Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros. Arts; Robt. P. Bloodan, James H. Noe, Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. A. B. C.'s and EX-A. B. C.'s TO PLAY BALL. On Monday, July 8, the A. B. C.'s and the ex-A. B. C.'s will play ball at the Northwestern park and at night there will be held a barbecue and picnic. Mr. George will be the host. The man, has charge of the arrangements, which assures everybody of a good time, EAST END CIVIC LEAGUE To the Citizens of the East End: We, the East End Civic League, wish to inform you that the Boys' club, corner of Sixteenth street and Martindale avenue, is open at all hours, and anyone who wants to see here and get a shower bath, hot or cold, can. We cordially invite you to visit it, whether you come from the shop or office, that we may show you what the boys are doing. We hope you have the opportunity to meet our Genus, president; Alison Moss, secretary. TROOPER DANIELS BURIED. The funeral of James Blaine Daniels, a trooper in the Ninth cavalry, who died at Fort Russell, near Mexico, last week, took place Wednesday afternoon from Simpson chapel, the Key, Foreman, passport officer, and the Ward officiating. Mr. Daniels was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fountain Daniels. He is survived by them and two sisters, Mabel and Sylvia, and five brothers, Arthur, Jerry, Will, Harry and Russell, and a number of relatives. The W.V. held services for the deceased and were pall-bearers. THE FREEMAN'S SPECIAL OFFER The Freeman in order to increase our local circulation, will offer a special inducement, dishes, as a premium. Why? Because we believe dishes are something that every customer will appreciate when our solicitor comes upon her. Give us a few minutes of your time to explain our proposition to you, or call the office, new phone 2880, and our agent will call upon you. Special prizes will be given to any boy that will serve as a representative and see W. A. Kersey, at the office at 5:30 p. m. 220 West Vermont street. OBITUARY. Sibbita Jones, born August 28, 1884; died June 11, 1912, aged 27 years, 9 months and 13 days. Married Arthur and Ida, who had together seven years, two children being born to them, Richard and Malcom. Malcom is deceased. Her last words were, want them to be with me this miserable Mother, you take. Richard Mother, Jones be good to Richard. Do not cry, I am ready to die; all is right with God and I." Rev. J. C. Harrison officiated. BARBECUE AND PICNIC. St. Paul A. M. E. Church to Celebrate the Fourth in Grove at 25th and Hillside Avenue. The members and friends of St. Paul A. M., church will give an old-fashioned Twenty-fifth street and Hillside avenue, next Thursday, July 4. Mutton, pork and cheese dinner will be served. The dinner will be plenty of cream, cake, lemonade, etc. There will also be speaking and music. Coliseum is invited. Rev. Wm. Kelly, pastor. HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TO PLAY PYTHIANS—HEATED CONTEST EXPECTED—TEAMS STRONG The All-Highs and the Dumas baseball teams will clash at Northwestern park on Friday. The All-Highs are an aggregation of students of Shortridge and Manual Training high schools of this city, and the latter is a team of baseball circles in Indianapolis. The All-Highs quarters of the U. P. K. of P. Both teams have some of the best players of baseball circles in Indianapolis. The All-Highs have an overwhelming score of 17 to 1. The high school boys are desirous of hearth, address Alpha Mega of Louisville Ky. Address Harry W. Jackson, care of the Freeman. COUPLE WED AT PARSONAGE Mr. Edward Williams, of Urbana, and Miss Nora Easly. Urbana, Ill. Mr. Edward B. Williams, of Urbana, Ill., and Miss Nora B. Easly, of Indianapolis, were married on Wednesday of Salem Baptist Church, of Champaign, Ill. Rev. James M. Owens officiating. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Williams entertained a small company at their home, 1011 Stoughton street. Mr. Williams is one of Urbana's well-known business men, and is a substantial citizen. The bride is a charming woman who is very well versed Wednesday. She had previously visited at the county seat, and one of the occasions at which Mr. Williams was introduced to her, few minutes of conversation, Edith fell to the charms of the young woman. MR. GEO. L. KNOX AD- DRESSES LARGE AUDIENCE Prominent Woman Dies—Wedding of Prominent Society Couple. CHICAGO, Ill., (Special),—Hon. Geo. L. Knox, editor of The Freeman, addressed a large and appreciative audience at Walters Zion A. M. E. church, Thirty-eighth and Dearborn streets, Sunday night. Some of the thoughts expressed in the various务毕者 were to appreciate this opportunity the most important to you. I've known your pastor, Rev. Dr. Callis, for some years, and can say you have a clean, Christian gentleman. I know you love him and you have shown that you appreciate him by the liberal collection you have given today. I am sure you have a good self-improvement with God and united with the church thirty-five years ago, and attribute my health and activity and all to the wise choice. We have much to be proud of when we look backward forty-five years, schools, colleges, churches on every hill and valley, and the greatness of the great advantage of these opportunities. When I visit the various colleges, I find the female students outnumber the male; this shouldn't be. These girls will need husbands, and the grave question is, where must they go to make the selection? And when I visit the female students, I say a word about the home, wives and husbands. Be dutiful, and make the best of everything; don't be downcast, but cultivate pleasantness and sweetness toward each other. Stop grumbling and do something. He closed with We need a better man. We need a better woman, and all depends upon how well we regulate the men and women. We need a better living in the men to fill the vacant pews and help to accomplish the most important work of all. One of the most unique affairs of the season was the marriage of Miss Mae Price, sister of Mrs. John H. Price, of Mayhew, Iowa, and of Mr. P. D. Morgance, which was solemnized at the family residence by Rev. E. T. Martin. Wednesday evening, June 12, at 8 o'clock, Miss Hattie Mae Maid, and Mrs. Cortez Bradshaw was best man. The bride wore a white crepe mat satin with venise lace and pearl trim, maid, and Mrs. Cortez Bradshaw was best man. The bride wore a white crepe mat satin with venise lace and pearl trim, maid, and Mrs. Cortez Bradshaw was best man. She was indeed charmingly attired. The bridesmaid wore a gown of messaline satin, and carried a purse, and floral blossoms and carried sweet peas and illies of the vallet. She was indeed charmingly attired. The bridesmaid wore a gown of messaline satin, and carried a purse, and floral blossoms and carried sweet peas and illies of the vallet. She was indeed charmingly attired. The party was served by Mrs. Hattie Birch, a noted caterer of Lincoln, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Morgance, and Mrs. 1935 Walnut street. Sunday evening, June 16, from 5 to 9. There was a very delightful wedding anniversary tenure, and Mrs. beautiful groomy and wife, of Milwaukee, Wis. at the hospitable residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levy, 3027 LaSalle street, Thursday evening, June 16. Among the guests were Dr. D. Burton, Iowa; Editor R. D. Hunt- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ville, Ala. The evening was most enjoyably spent, and best wishes and congratulations were extended Hon. and Mr. Montgomery for many years of martial bliss. Mrs. George W. Holt, wife of George W. Holt, is the teacher of Brunswick, died June 24 after an illness of a few days. Funeral held under the direction of the Eastern Star, ladies' branch of the Freemasons, at the A. M. E. church, June 27. Boys' day at Berean Baptist church, Sunday, and addresses will be delivered by Prof. J. W. Hughes, of Wheeling, W. Va. Miss Georgia Penny, a teacher in the college schools of Parsons, Kan., has returned to the city of Paris, the city of Chicago of study at the University of Chicago. Mrs. Geo. W. Maxwell, of Xenia, O. is visiting her sons and daughter at 3515 Vernon avenue. The B. Y. P. U. Congress closed its session Sunday, a monster meeting as a fullful lecture entitled "Little Bits O' Things," by the noted Dr. E. W. D. Isaacs, Nashville, Tenn. A three-act military drama, entitled "Mary of the Mountains," is staged at Barecen Baptist church, 4838 Bedstreet, Tuesday evening, July 2, at 8 p.m. The drama is staged by Mr. C. D Bradshaw. BUFFALO N. Y. Special to THE FREEMAN. St. Augustine Catholic Club gave an enjoyable concert and dance on May 22 in the C. M. B. A. hall. It was well attended. The Right Rev. Bishop Colton and Rev. Monsignor Biden gave the opening address. Mr. Nicholas gave a fine paper on the "Life of St. Augustine," Mr. H. H. Lewis, who is an able orator, an address on "Our Race." The remainder of the program consisted of fine local talent. Refreshments were were served by Mr. Johnson, president; Mr. Nicholas, secretary; Rev. Monsignor Biden, spiritual adviser. DULUTH, MINN. The Appotomatotty Social Club was entertained by the president, Walter J. Warner, and the club's president, F. Maupins, 728 Fifth avenue, East. Arrangements for a picnic and other out-of-door sports were made for the summer, and the club's members all members present, after which a dainty repast was served....The Interstate Club was moved to the rear of the club. There was a general discussion about the "Old Folks' Home" movement. Lawyer Magge, of St. Paul, gave the ladies a very enjoyable meal. The association for advancement of colored people. A very dainty luncheon was served. MADAME McNAIRDEE RETIRES. (Special.) To The Freeman: My Dear Friends, Sisters of Calathea and Mary, Brothers and Knights of Tabor. We are so wonderfully benefited by our dear sister are so sorry to know on account of falling health and sight she will not appear before us, as she once has. You know she is so pleasant face in our dear old papers. All will miss her.—From her sympathizing Friend, Indianapolis, Ind., June 19, 1912. Special to THE FREeman January 15, 1912. Owing to ill health and recent marriage of Madame McNairdee, her ad will not appear in the papers any more, but her friends may let her hear from them. No one will have written to her in the past. No money accepted. However, when she gets able she will visit when invited. Please remember she has dropped all her books, and secretes her Madame McNairdee, nee Sergeant Brice, 1107 North Senate avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. GINSEN GOMPOUND; WHEN TO TAKE IT. 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Be it known that on the 1st day of February 1912, the above named plaintiffs, by their attorney, filed in the office of the clerk of the Circuit Court of Marion county, in the State of Indiana, the above named defendants, Henry J. C. Toellner et al, and the said plaintiffs having also filed in said clerk's office the affidavit of a competent person, showing that said plaintiffs are to re-estate situate in Marion county, and whence Wright, are not residents of the State of Indiana, that said cause of action is to re-establish estate situate in Marion county, and whence said plaintiffs having by endorsement on said complaint required said defender to appear in said Court and answer obligated on the 3rd day of September, 1912. 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A 6 horse-power gasoline engine, a 12 inch grist mill, plaining, bits and cross cut saw machine with turning lathe attachment; line shaft and all bought new. Has been used only eighteen months. This property is situated three miles from the Negr's town of Boley, in a good, peasable community at a new town site, with a church, school, cotton gin, saw mill and three stores. This proper for sale for $800 cash. Apply to owner. My reason for selling is, I am going to Canada 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 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. 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Mr. white is not discouraged by this, his first attempt, but will be on hand in 1915 durfng the Panama Exposition, and will carry it through. No one can appreciate how I dislike to do this, but I should rather cancel it than have people declare that I had made false statements. Sincerely yours. WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS Less Heat Less Labor Less Time Less Trouble Less Dust Less Worry Less Expense Indianapolis, Indiana VISION CANCELED ate will be compelled to cancel his per- excursion to the Pacific Coast and reac- t that in making final arrangements unable to supply him with his dining him second class accommodations, but early designated in all of his advertising absolutely first class accommodations are trip, he would not consent. not discouraged by this, his first attempt, in 1915 durfng the Panama Exposi- tion through. appreciate how I dislike to do this, but I bel it than have people declare that I elements. Sincerely yours, C. T. WHITE. AT EVERY AN WANTS In The KITCHEN. You can have the cool comfort, cleanliness and convenience of cooking with a Gas Range, actually AT LESS COST than the unbearable drudgery of cooking on a Coal Stove in an