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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 KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL! CONSOLIDATED BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOLS IN CONVENTION President Hathaway, of K. N. I. I., is Charged with Immorality -A Negro Chautauqua in Central Kentucky—Reception in Honor of Miss Silvey. (By Hardin Tolbert, at Peoples Pharmacy. Both Phones 666. Box 233.) Special to THE FREEMAN. FRANKPOWER, K. K. The thirty-first and seventh of the consolidated Baptist Sunday school convention assembled at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown, of which Rev. T. L. Ballou is director. This marked the epoch in the large number of district representatives ever assembled in this city. The religious topics are the discussions of the day. The head of the kindergarten department of the Clinton High School at Frankfort, and vice president of the State Teachers' Association and presiding officer of order Wednesday morning, June 19. After a song by the choir, Scripture by Rev. J. C. Cross, of Clintonville, prayer by Mrs. Mason, Scripture quotation by Mrs. Mason, and the president appointed a credential and finance committee, which were composed of several members. Rev. E. J. Jackock, the president appointed a credential and finance committee, which were committee on new schools. Rev. J. W. Million, Mrs. M. S. Crowfort, Rev. D. Seals, Rev. B. Goff and Mrs. S. T. Speed were on the common convention. The afternoon session was called to order by Dr. Geo. P. Craig, of Versailles, vice president. Song by the chair. Dev. Dr. E. Baird, of Midway, Rev. E. Boards, of Midway, Song by the chair. Prayer by Rev. E. J. Jackson. Song "Through Their Sins Be as Scarlet" by the chair. Prayer by Rev. A. Harris. The convention sang "Seal Awake" by Rev. E. J. Jackson. The "Essentials in Bible Study" by Mrs. Mary E. Smallley and Miss Sadie Momon, of Sharpburg. Fifteen minutes were allowed for the delegates to discuss the paper. Solo Rev. E. J. Jackson of the school. Paper read be placed in the minutes, which was carried. Miss Elora Harris, of Versailles, read a paper on "Sunday School as a Life-saving Institution." Paper read be placed in the minutes, which was carried. Miss Elora Harris, of Versailles, read a paper on "Sunday School as a Life-saving Institution." Paper read be placed in the minutes, which was carried. Committee on the new Sunday school reported. They recommended that Mt. Tabor and Zion S. S. Sunday school be received, which recommended Rev. T. E. Ballou and Rev. Hampel. Committee on the new Sunday school put their work before the convention. Letters were read from the various Sunday schools throughout the state. The reports of the credential and executive officers of the following visitors were introduced: Fielding, of the M. E. Church; Rev. W. Oren, of the A. M. E. Church, and Rev. W. Ballou, of the Zion Baptist Church. God Be with You Till We Meet Again. by chair. Benediction by Rev. D. Seals. M. S. Hocardi of Winchester. A paper was read on "Biblical Truth, How to Study It. How to Teach It," by Miss Study It, Ankfork, and Miss Minnie Murphy, of Parkton, N.J. Notes were allowed for discussion. Mrs. V. Honner read the reports of the treasury, on one year, which was 1983.73 Rev. G. L. Wynne, of Winchester, an active part in the convention work. On Thursday evening Miss M. E. Williams presided over the meeting. Song by Rev. G. L. Wynne, author of the "Boy Problem" spoke in behalf of his book and its relation to the people. Son, "When the Roll is Called" by Rev. W. A. Jones, of Lexington, may by Rev. J. C. Locust, of Covington, Song. Will There Be Any Stars in My Campus, by the school. Prof. Wm. H. Mayo, principal of High School at Frankfort, delivered an address. Hardin Tolbert, general newspaper correspondent, made a short ad request of our people to read more. Solo by Mr. Wynne, marks by Rev. T. L. Ballou. Prayer by Rve. J. C. Cross. A motion was made to have books be given Friday to lay her work on Carried. Mrs. V. Honner read her annual report, which was adopted by the convention. Rev. G. L. Wilson took an annual report on the work. Benediction by Rev. E. J. Jackson. Friday morning meet, with Miss M. E. Williams in the chair. Song by the choir. Prayer. Devotion exercise by Rev. P. J. Rolings, of Lexington. Scripture reading of Frankfort; M. Cheek, of Lexington. Song by choir. Prof. F. M. Woofs, of Paris, made a few brief remarks. The report of the new officers were-read as follows: Miss M. Williams, of Frankfort; president; Miss J. C. Bunce, of Frankfort; secretary; Mrs. O. N. Bedfort, of corresponding secretary; Miss M. S. Blackburn, of Lexington, present secretary; Mrs. T. Honner, treasurer; Miss J. C. Bunce, of Frankfort; organist; E. J. Jackson, of Frankfort; report of the committee on destitute of place reported the following places without Sundays schools: N. Middletown, N. Sherburn, N. Nashport, N. Sherburn, Morehead, Owensville. A motion was offered that a superintendent visit these places. Rev. E. J. Jackson moved to adopt the reports of national Baptist Publishing Co. at Nashville, and day school order their literature three weeks in advance, which was carried. Song by choir. Paper on "Relation of Ideals in Life" by Miss Vinnia, of Lexington, for pupils. Rev. T. J. Smith, of Paris. Rev. E. J. Jackson, of Frankfort; Rev. T. L. Ballon, of Georgetown; Miss Nannie Lilou, of Newport; Rev. Webster, of Paris. Paper on "Acust of Covington, delivered a short account of the choir. Benediction by Rev. T. J. Lilou." Afternoon session. Song by choir. Prayer was offered. Remarks by Rev. J. Moore, of Power Creek. Resolutions were made to all approve an intoxicate noodle liquors. Submit Board, chairman: Rev. A. W. Harris, Miss S. Mormon, O. B. Lewis, M. Jackson, Mr. J. T. Steward, E. V. Williams, Miss M. Brown, P. P. Palmer, Miss M. Brown, stenographer, State University, made a few brief remarks on the educational work. Song by the choir Mrs. Nannie Lache, representative of Mission Women Missionary Convention, delivered a short address. Song by the choir. Friday night session: Song by the choir. A report of the committee for the convention. Annual sermon by Rev. W. B. Wolter, alternate to H. Nutter, Dr. W. T. Wolter of State University, educational sermon, alternate, Rev. E. J. Jackson, Prof. W. T. Wolter, the audience with the greeting from the choir. Prof. Amiger alluded to the metal plate on the door of the State University as a souvenir of Miss Martha Williams, the recipient of the convention, which received a hearty applause, which reduced Mr. Hardin Tolbert, general newspaper correspondent. Mr. Tolbert made a short address. The report of the committee was 2000 for the three days. Song by the choir. Prediction was offered, after which the proceeded to the U. O. F. Hall to a banquet. The hal was beautifully decorated, the tables were ornamented with flowers, the tables were several silver candle sticks with candles of different colors in them. A three-course menu was served and a full evening was enjoyed by all present. --- The Negro Central Kentucky Chautauqua Company will hold their second annual session at Georgetown August 4. The session will be led by Georgetown some of the most intellectual ministers, lawyers, doctors, musicians, educators and business men of our country, meeting is to show the progress of our race and know just what progress our race is making meet the Central Kentucky Chautauqua Company at Georgetown. The A. D.; vice president, T. D.; D. D.; vice president, Rev. F. Fielding; secretary, S. P. Savdge; assistant, Miss Carter; correspondent, Rev. W. C. Carter; A. M.; treasurer, H. C. Finsley, M. D. --- The State Missionary and Embalming Convention will meet at Shelbyville, Ky., beginning July 4 to the 7. Preparations are being made for a large crowd to participate in the conventions. Miss E. B. Irrington, one of the most popular young ladies of Georgetown, was the hostess of a swell reception, where she decorated in the modern French style sweet fragrance of the flowers were very pleasant to those present. The me lodious music added much to the bewitching of those who attended. Miss Irrington was a school and is among those girls with a sweet disposition. Those present at the reception were Misses Wille, Bessie and Iris McCormick, Miss Coleman, E. A. Glass, Miss M. Mereal and Merriss. W. S. Dudley, Merrieal and Hardin Tolbert. After a four-course menu we took a joy ride through the city. We all were much elated over the visit. Mrs. Geo. Rutherford, a very fascinating young lady of eGorgetown, gave a reception in honor of Misses Silvey of "WE'S RISIN'" EDUCATION INDUSTRY AMBITION FRUgality WEALTH Frankfort. Mrs. Rutherford was very unique in her taste at this reception. The beautiful residence from an outer innance was very attractive. The decorations of the rooms swell in every respect. A five-course menu was served. those present to the social function were Misses Carrie Jackson. A. Ford, Messrs. J. P. Black, E. C. Roberts of Lexington and Hardin Tolbert, of Frankfort, and many others. Mrs. Carrie T. Riders gave Miss Edmonia Innance a day party at her beautiful residence at which many of her friends were present and enjoyed the lovely social function. Special to THE FIERMAN. Mrs. Henrietta Bryant spent a few days in Lexington visiting friends. Miss Evaline Canada is in the city, visiting her sister. Mrs. Mary Robinson spent Sunday in Lexington. Mr. R. L. Darnaby, stenographer at Tuskegee, passed through the city en route to Lexington. President J. S. Heathaway, of the Normal Industrial Institute, has been charged with immorality and incompetence. Prof. Hathaway says that this charge is groundless. The superintendent will give him ample time to prove himself innocent. Mrs. Annie Polk has gone to Harrisburg on account of the illness of her relatives. Prof. Wm. H. Clark, dean of the Normal, Ala., Industrial school, is in the city the guest of Mrs. Blackburn. Prof. John H. Jackson, editor of the "Demonstrator" at Mound Bayou, Miss, arrived in the city from Lexington to spend a few days in the city. Miss Annie Taylor has returned from the Red Cross hospital, where she has been studying for trained nurse. She is now the guest of her mother. Mr. Moses Paey left to take a special course at Hampton Institute. Rev. E. J. Jackson, rector of the Corinthian Baptist church, left for a southern trip. He will spend some time in and around Columbia, S. C., also Tuskegee, Ala. and Louisiana, and then return home. Rev. Jackson was awarded the degree of Master of Art, by the Eckstein Norton Institute, this time, for the valuable services he has rendered to his fellow servants in this progressive field. Miss Sallie B. Young of Payne Station, and Mr. Frank Tolbert were happily united in marriage. The new school laws are sent out from the department of education, of which Prof. Tolbert superintendent of public instruction, and is sending this work is getting out on time. The department of education of Kentucky has been very busy for the past few days dealing with the laws that laws contain all the school legislation that was passed by the last legislature. It should be the duty of every colored county to the superintendent of their county and get a copy of the new school laws. --- The people of this city are extending a welcome to the A. M. E. conference that is convening at St. John A. M. E. Church; we are street, of which Rev. Thomas McCormack is president of all denominations in accord with them and are lending their support to the cause. The conference will begin July 2 and last through the Fourth, a week that has been prepared for, through the good work of the pastor, congregation and friends. Prof. A. B. Phillips, a Negro faith doctor, who has been hooted and laughed at and made fun of by many people, has proved himself a man of his business. Phillips took the people that he could make him laugh at, and the lame walk; this was vaudeville to some people. Mr. Oliver Richardson, who had been stone blind for over eighteen years and was a student at the school of a "ouisville, has been made to laugh, and gradually getting his sight again. The writer was in conference with the blind man before making this assertion. The South Side Debating Society, of which Prof. C. L. Timberlake is president, is becoming the center of attraction. An enthusiastic debate was held on the question, "Resolved, that the Negro would make more progress by staying in farm than coming to the cities." A crowd affirmed Mr. Timberlake negative. Mr. Richard Robinson. A large crowd was in attendance. --- A surprise party was given on Mrs. James Brown, by her friends headed by Mrs. Tabitha Anderson, in honor of her sixty-third birthday. Mrs. Brown did what had happened when such a large delegation of people began to present themselves. Mrs. Brown is very thankful to those who took part in the party. --- Miss Nellie Harris gave a birthday party at her beautiful residence on the campus of twenty-two couples were present to participate of the pleasures. The house was beautifully decorated. Many gifts were received by Miss Harris. A four-course luncheon was served. --- We see that Editor Lee L. Brown, of Louisville, is a little greedy, asking for the front page of The Freeman. Chum, not ask to divide it? We like some of the gravy, if you did eat all of the chicken. Miss Laura Allen a very popular young lady of Louisville whose edifice was the scene of a charming house party, and many of her friends are in attendance and enjoying life for all it is worth. Your correspondent spent one day with Miss Sophia Brown and many others are enjoying themselves highly, as Miss Allen wears a blushing smile to all, which speaks for itself a welcome. Editor Lee L. Brown, Rev. C. H. Parrish, of Louisville, were in the city on business connected with the Gov. as he editor Brown was much pleased as he was engaged and in love with a young lady here and another one at Henderson. Editor Brown only stayed in the city a few months as much surprised at the beautiful scenery and beautiful business, though he didn't stay long enough to see all of our business. After Editor Brown had eaten three spring chickens for dinner he did not feel like taking a journey in the afternoon. Miss Katie Childs has been very ill with lagrife. The Mosaic Temple is making fast progress in organization in this city. The spirit of a Negro organization is growing. The people of this city are realizing, that the sooner they set up some organizations of their own and begin patronizing their own people, the more jobs there will be. The people of this city are realizing, that the Tuskegee, national organizer of the business league, has done much good by coming to this section of the state, and we hope Louisville, the metropolis, will help set up a bank and other businesses. If she don't watch out for Frankfort, the little city on the banks of the Kenyan city, she her up. As Chum Brown says, she is little but she has so much quality about her. KENTUCKY METROPOLIS PROF. GARVIN, A PYTHIAN OF NOTE, A GUEST IN THE CITY Lee L. Brown Initiated into the Mysteries of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, also Visits Frankfort - Phil Brown Returns from the "Windy City." By Lee L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut St. Louisville Special to The Freeman Dressage Special Freshman Prof. W. A. Blackwell, D. D. the newly appointed pastor of Jacob Street Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion Church, will address the open air meeting on the Y. M. C. A. lawn Sunday at 5 o'clock. Dr. Blackwell who is located at Mobile, Ala. is a very able speaker. There will be a special musical program rendered. ... Last week we were notified by the members of the Alpha Phi fraternity of the Lambda Chapter that we had been seen at the meeting, we felt all right and notified that solemn ceremonies would take place in the office of a very prominent dentist and a member of the fraternity; we refer to Dr. W. P. Welch. We believe why this place should be selected, where dental instruments were much in evidence, gas outfits were in plain view, and the hall was slowly through the hall we thought of an item that we had written recently, and wondered if we had offended any of these folks. As we neared the sacred room of Dormitory 10, we were men of great weight. With Spartan pride, we were in the ring and defended the fellows. Just what took place after we entered that room we have sworn never to relate, but we have sworn to never to relate today and that we left that office a full-fledged member of the Alpha Phi fraternity. After the initiation we invited the following gentlemen around to our meeting, and we were on entering the room were attracted by a motto that hung on the wall and was very suggestive to what motto read, "Though He Slay Me, Will I Trust Him." The members of the fraternity are Messrs. Cohn Clarke, A. S. W. P. Welch. Columbus Johnson, William Evans, W. S. Peyton and Chas. Powel. --- Mr. Phil Brown, the veteran newspaper man and political bee, has returned from the stormy city (Chicago), where he held a press conference, and never-to-before-gone national Republican convention. Mr. Brown is now ready for earnest work on behalf of President Taft. There seems to be written on the old war hero's face "Victory in November for Taft." --- We invaded the territory of our friend Tobert last week. We met the old political war horse. Dr. Underwood, who is the leading colored physician in Frankfort, has been a member of some very important committees in the Republican party. We also shook hands with Prof. Wm. Mayo, who is very prominent in internal circles of the Frankfort School. Mr. D. O. Robinson, who is the very modest candidate for Grand Keeper of Records and Seals, Mr. Robinson has joined the Grand Lodge last year recognize in him a fearless fighter when it comes to gathering votes. General W. W. Willis, the Frankfortitol and is general of the Military Ranks of the Pythian Lodges, resides in Frankfort. We met every one it seems but the Frankfort pream correspondent, who sometimes ago met us to visit the little capital city on the Kentucky river. We scoured most every spot, inquiring on Tobert. Everywhere we saw an officer said that no one every comes to Frankfort unless seen by him. Well, old boy, we remained on your grounds nearly every time we met him. (No doubt since it was Wednesday he was busy in his editorial room arranging notes for The Freeman.) While in the city we were the guest of our cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Madison, on Logan street. Mr. Madison is a very prominent business man. He has charge of the Proteus man association, a prominent worker in church and also well known among the Pythians of the city. He belongs to the prize-winning Uniform Rank of Frankfurt, that has carried away many honors at the national sessions. Mr. has a very modern home and enjoys the friendliness of a host of friends. We met Rev. E. F. Jackson, pastor of Corinthian Baptist Church, and a host of others. --- The Ruby Theater closed its doors this week until September. Miss Jane Simpson, one of Louisville's popular young men, has returned to the city after a very pleasant visit to Wilberforce, Ohio, and Springfield. Next Monday night is Pythian night at the Garden Theater. Over a thousand tickets have been sold and the boys are getting ready for Baltimore. Mr. P. C. Martin, one of Louisville's popular young men, has joined in partnering with Mr. A. Sutum, the well-known tailor who connects an establishment on the Thoreo架. Among the very popular young physicians in the city we are pleased to mention Mr. A. Robert Jackson, a graduate from the McHarry Medical College. The Doctor is now enjoying a very nice practice. He is a hard student and keeps up with the times. He is a home and graduate from Central Colored High School. He merits great praise for his earnest work. Mrs. P. A. Freeman, formerly Miss Goldman Run, of Indianapolis, and the wife of Mr. P. A. Freeman of Chicago, in this city as second waiter at the Hotel Henry Watterson, has returned to the Windy City on account of illness. Mrs. Freeman was in the city visiting her husband. Mr. William Mathias, head waiter at the Hotel Henry Watterson, who was run day and night and confined to his bed for two weeks, is able and able to be at his work. Driving his absence his worthy second, Mr. P. A. Freeman, was in charge and gave perfect satisfaction to the man. During his short stay in this city he has been in account of his gentleman-like hearing. (By Benita Morrow.) HOTEL DALE Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J. This Magnificent Hotel, replete with every modern improvement, claims distinction for its location; direct southern exposure. Superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Endorsed by leading, representative citizens. Concerts daily by the Abyssinia Orchestra. Garage, bath-houses, tennis, etc., on premises. Special attention given to ladies and children. Literature and information mailed upon request. E. W. DALE, Owner and Proprietor. GIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL AND CHAUTAUQUA to the ministers of all denominations to be the guest ask, beginning July 8, 1912, and closing July 13, 1912, for the following and kindred questions: condition of the people of your community? Is crime or is the cause of its reduction? condition? What effort, if any, has been made to imme- nsions? leasing? a co-operate with the Civic Improvement Leagues? been conducted to any extent in your community, and effect of the temperance organizations, and have you co- fere work of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. been effective? you approve them? of the city and country school teacher? attitude of the day-school teacher towards the church and givenious condition of your people? Revivals, how conducted? inbut and Rev. Dr. W. Y. Chapman will be in charge of during conference week. All ministers who intend at- tend to make it known an early date, addressing the that Training School Durham, N. C., so that reservations there will be no charge while in attendance upon the con- d Chautauqua of the National Religious Training School continue for six weeks. The most complete and most for the colored race in the United States. For particu THE NATIONAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING SCHOOL AND CHAUTAUOHA Extends a cordial greeting to the ministers of all denominations to be the guests of the school for one week, beginning July 6, 1912, and closing July 13, 1912, for the purpose of discussing the following and kindred questions: What is the moral condition of the people of your community? Is crime on the increase? If not, what is the cause of its reduction? What is the sanitary condition? What effort, if any, has been made to improve the sanitary conditions? Is the death rate increasing? To what extent do you cooperate with the Civic Improvement League? To what extent do you co-operate with what results? Has settlement work been conducted with what results? What has been the effect of the te-operated with whom? To what extent has the work of the in your community? Do you approve? What is the general fitness of the What has been the attitude of the Sunday school? What is the real religious condition We Dr. D. Lassie L. Hurdub and Re the expository features during confer- tending this conference should make it president National Religion Training So can be made for them. There will be aference. In the Summer School and Chantuques will open July 3, 1912, and continue for up-to-date Summer School for the color- lars and terms address Do you co-operate with the Civic Improvement Leagues? Has settlement work been conducted to any extent in your community, and with what results? What has been the effect of the temperance organizations, and have you co-operated with them? To what extent has the work of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. been effective in your township? Do you agree with the purpose? What is the general fitness of the city and country school teacher? What has been the attitude of the day-school teacher towards the church and Sunday school? What is the real religious condition of your people? Revivals, how conducted? Rev. Dr. Jesse L. Hurlbut and Rev. Dr. W. Y. Chapman will be in charge of the expository features during conference week. All ministers who intend attending the conference should be at early date addressing the president National Religion Training School, Durham, N.C., so that reservation can be made for them. There will be no charge while in attendance upon the conference. The Summer School and Chautauqua of the National Religious Training School will be held on May 19, 1961, and continue for six weeks. The most complete and most up-to-date Summer School for the colored race in the United States. For particulars and terms address PRESIDENT JAMES E. SHEPARD, Durham, N.C. 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T White will be sonally conducted excursion turn, owing to the fact that SION CANCELED ite will be compelled to cancel his per- excursion to the Pacific Coast and re- act 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 accept it than have people declare that I statements. Sincerely yours, EXCURSION CANCELED Mr. C. T White will be compelled to cancel his personally conducted excursion to the Pacific Coast and return, owing to the fact that in making final arrangements the railroads were unable to supply him with his dining car. They offered him second class accommodations, but as he had particularly designated in all of his advertising that he would give absolutely first class accommodations throughout the entire trip, he would not consent. 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. Your Subscription 2 Is the death rate increasing? Indianapolis, Ind. at Less Labor THE WATER SCALLOWS IT ABSolutely TIGHT IDEAL C. T. WHITE. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Short Flights. By R. W. Thompson. Afterwhile. Afterwhile we have in view The old home to journey to; where the mother is, and where Here we write the name there, how we'll click the latch that locks In the pinks and hollyhocks, And leap up the path once more that locks the door, How we'll greet the dear old smile And the warm tears, afterwhile Even a good game can be overplayed. The Negro is face to face with his political opportunity. Dr. James E. Shepard is an ordained minister of the gospel. As a political general, the Hon. Charles D. Hilles ranks in Class A. Dr. W. P. Thirkield said "Go South!" Bishop Thirkield says "Come South!" A newspaper with a chronic grouch comes very near to being a nausea. Our politicians must not lose sight of the value of the sober, second thought. Tuskegee Institute is hopeful of adding $300,000 to her endowment fund this month. Let everybody help! Carl R. Diton has taken the chair of music at Payne College, Augusta, Ga. He is a great pianist. At Chicago, Louisiana's astute leader, gave a concrete demonstration of the fact that he is still a "live one." Dr. C. V. Roman loses nothing by not being elected editor of the A. M. E. Church Review. The loss is on the other side of the ledger. National Organizer Charles H. Moore is "on the job," making the Chicago meeting of the National Negro Business League a howling success. Willis Buckner, an energetic young colored man, is the regular trainer of the famous Chicago "White Sox" of the American Baseball League. They are saying that Grand Master Edward H. Norris will make a few remarks at the Atlanta B. M. C. that will make all of the fellows "sit up and take notice." The American Bar Association is on trial. Will it measure up to the ideals of American justice, for which it is supposed to stand? In August at Milwaukee, we shall see. Wade H. Hammond, bandmaster of the Ninth cavalry, is in England, where he is taking a special course in the Royal Musical School for Bandamsters at Hinslow, near London. Dr. U. G. Mason, a solid citizen and business man of Birmingham, Ala., is worth $1 million and is self-made man. He began his upward career on a cash capital of twenty cents. Dr. Arthur M. Brown, of Birmingham, Ala., a leading surgeon of the South, may be considered by the National Historical Association. The annual museum year will be held in August at Tuskegee Institute, and Dr. Brown made the convincing speech that carried the meeting to that pictureque spot. Lawyer Thomas L. Jones, of Washington, D. C., proposes a national observance of the day. Washington will the birth of that eminent statesman John M. Langston. For some years Mr. Jones was associated with Mr. Langston in the practice of the law and just the man to honor the general movement to honor his memory. Everybody is reading the announcement sent by the Secretary Emmett J. Scott, calling attention to the importance of the Chicago meeting of the National Negro Business Association. The annual museum will be at its best at that season, and the vacation folks will be just in the mood to combine business with pleasure. "The Negro in Pennsylvania: Slavery — Servitude—Freedom" is the title of an interesting volume from the pen of Edward J. Forlani, a historian in the University of Pennsylvania. It is a study of the struggle of the Negro in Pennsylvania to reach political and civic equality with the white man, and covers the period between 1638 and 1861. William R. Morris, a colored lawyer of St. Paul, Minn., has announced his candidacy for judgment of the Hennepin county, George H. Woodson, another colored lawyer, a graduate of Howard University, practicing law at Buxton, Ia., has been nominated by the Reptile legislature. The Negro is coming—by leaps and bounds. Mrs. Cecelia K. Yerby, Louisville's favorite educator, author and linguist, has been nominated by the Reptile legislature of the Baptist church as a special representative to solicit funds to assist in preparing Miss Susie M. Taylor, who is to become a missionary to the Lebanon to Africa. Miss Yerby counts no salary, time or strength too great when she can be of service to her people. The election of Dr. J. M. Conner to the bishopric of the A. M. E. church, after sixteen years of waiting, is a striking verification of the time-worn wage that "all men in the church must pay the hustles "a whole heup" while he waits. The mantle of the bishopric never fell upon worthier shoulders than those of Dr. Conner, and he will be a tower of strength to the Church of Allen. New York City and Chicago may be a "Promised Land" for the exceptional Negro, but experience and observation still show that the Southern school of the South offer the best opportunities for the average Negro. The South is the best place for the Negro physician and the Negro artisan who have been trained in the technical schools of the North. Study it out. Referring to the Tuskegee "Wizard" agency and the Kansas City, the Mosaic Guide, Little Books, "Dr. Washington's address before the two Negro Methodist conferences was not a bit lacking in his usual good sense and intelligence," stress on the religion that breeds thrift. The lazy, hungry man or woman has no conception of the tenets of true religion. Let it be remembered that there is nothing in the Constitution that justifies the discrimination practiced against the black citizens of the nation, by putting the nation's organic law, it is up to citizens to place at the helm the kind of men who will make and enforce the supplemen of the law, and of life into the broad principles laid down in the federal Constitution. No Negroater should be allowed to administer any office by virtue of the Negro vote. You just can't keep these colored folks down. It is given out that William A. Duvall represents, is the Oklahoma house of representatives, is the Heiqhon presides in full Indian costume. Governor Cruce and Senator Robert L. Owen, of Oklahoma, are also deeply impressed with the good and are proud of the fact. The politician's capability of these distinguished colored citizens is due to the fact that red is a more popular ethnological tint than black. The white people of Nashville, Tenn., are the "salt of the earth." They know how to appreciate the splendid colored peoplet that live there, the cannes that see capital the garden spot of the northeast. On the heels of the news that the City council has provided an adequate sum for the maintenance of the $20,000 Carrboro park, the council will give, in response to a suggestion by Mr. J. C. Napier, comes the report that a beautiful tract of 34 acres has been purposely created for the people, ground is admirably located. Ftkk University and the State Normal School. 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 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. 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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 10 THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. W. J. WILSON LADIES AND GENTS TAILORS Designers and Makers of Fine Garments 2825 State Street Chicago, Hlinois ee ee GO WHERE THE CROWD GOES EVERYBODY IS GOING! GOING WHERE? To Lewis Bros., Merchant Tailors Where you can get a perfect fit. All work done on the premises. i J. D. LEWIS, Proprietor 2928 S. State Street, Chicago, Illinois Phone Douglass 4482 Automatic phone 74-478 THE UA VERDO CAFE AND BUFFET (CAFE NEWLY OPENED) 3100-2 State St., Chicago, Illinois FIRST CLASS CHINESE AND AMERICAN RESTAURANT IN CONNECTION. High Class Entertainers HARRY J. KELLY, Proprietor Donglass, 4808 Automatic. 74-577 af The Pompeii Buffet and Cafe wader Nrraett noo Positively tha Handsomest Resort in tho City First Class Orchestra and Entertainers 20-22 East 31st Street Chicago, Ilinois Foreman’s Ideal Lunch Room | and Cafe, with first class service, invites everybody who will visit Chicago this summer, to come to 13 East Thirty-fifth Street, near State Street The only Restaurant in Chicago with a solid glass front and side. Electric Fans to keep you cool while you eat. Delicious home made pies and home cooked meats at 15¢ and up." Don’t forget the number, 13 East Thirty-fifth Street, Near State Street, Chicago, Mlinois, —=—£E£z=zzz————————EEEE— = THE ONLY = IN THE CITY For Ladies and Gentlemen to enjoy themselves, Neatly Fur- nished Rooms in connection. Steam heat and electric lights. M. KAUFER, Proprietor. CLARENCE H. OWENS, Mer. 2262 South State St., Chicago, Illinois Phone Douglas 8688 90 Rooms, 20 Bath Rooms The Largest and Finest Colored Hotel in America. sil newly furnished. Special accommodation for respectable married Alles Rooms including steam heat and bath by tho, day or night soc, 75¢ and $1. Rate by the week $2.50 up. J. A. JONES, Proprietor. 3639-41-43 S. State St.. Chicago, Hlinois $1.00 a year, The Freeman during July. Subscribe or renew your sub- scription now. Phone Douglas 355 Wholesale and Retail Mrs. J. Johnson wishes to announce to her many patrons and Yriends that abe ix now 1o- ated at dit S State St, Chicago, Til. Cut Flowors of all kinds afwaye on hand, Dosigan for very oocasion. " Funeral Work a Specialty. Biante and Seeds. Agents Wanted ! Colored men and women: good salaries; no convassing. “Write for prospects. Alexander Mercantile Agency 31g3 South State St. Chicago, Llinols El Centro Buffet SHERMAN BLACKWELL, Prop. OHARLES SEALS, Mgr. WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS MUSIC IN CONNECTION 9335 State Street Odd Fellows’ Hall Chicago, Ulinois P. J. Werveke F. E. Werveke Werveke Brothers Wholesale and Retail Fancy Groceries and Meats RESTAURANT SUPPLIES Phone, Douglas, 273 88 W. Bist St. Chicago, I Jensen Brothers Studio First-Class Photos and Enlargements Postals 3 for 25 cents SHOOTING GALLERY 3 Shots 5 Cents 2952 State St. ve Chicago Crescent Market, H. WEINSTEIN, Prop. Fancy Native Meats and Fine Groceries Phone Aldine 1774 88-40 W. 85th St, Chicago, Tl Buctric Lights, Steam Heat, Hot & Cold Water in every room. Phones Doug. 165; Auto. 76 560 Exquisite Wine Room, Gafe and Entertainment. A. F, HAMMOND, Mixologist. Hotel and Ladies’ Entrance on Thirty-ninth Street. G. H. Taylor and E. Strother, Props. 3359 State Street North-east Cor. 39th St. Chicago, Illinois VISIT THE WEW Douglas 3565 Benj. Rothouse PROPRIETOR 3700 State St., Chicago, Ill. AMl Qualities of Wines and Liquors Hot Lunch always ready. The swellest wine room in the neighborhood with mo y R. W. GREEN / : «Funeral Director... ! UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER | } aos My prices are in accordance with | } all competitors eA | } The QUESTION. What? rt J} Not how cheap but how good 4 ag) +| promise nothing but guarantee everything —OALLS PKOMPTLY ANSWERED— ‘ Phones: Automatic 7L¢9 Douglas 6768 \ 382 State Street Cutcaco, Inn Phone Auto. 76.53 The Mecca Buffet 3334 State St., Chicago, Illinois Tom Clark & Joe Jordan Proprietors Rosco Evans, Mgr. Quinto Calamese, Sec. WANTED—Lady violinist, and lady celloist.. Address Joe Jordan, as above, You GCan’t Beat It Hot Home-Made Bread be Pa _ servedall day withthose a (9 \ delicious home cooked wa (4/4), meals that are served at id? Me) The Model Cafe oP 12 W. 31ST ST. NEAR STATE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. LS ial r Columbia Hotel Building. Ss Moderate Prices Quick Service WL. HARHIBON, Prop. Phonee—Aldlne, 888—Automati, 2174 Es g Douglas 756. Automatic 70-608 be | Mac Nicoll (ae | THE TAILOR er | oe ) SUITS AND OVERCOATS a Made to Order $15 ee | And Upward he a Bi guarantee that you can get oe sil more for your money here than ea a anywhere else. bey y | Also Cleaning, Dyeing, Press 3 Re F 4 . ing and Repairing i Ds Pea ; 1 SA 3321 State Street, ae) ae Chicago, Illinois. Heavy Kelley § ‘THE Thomas Miggett Now Open Under New Management Cafe and Dining Room Up and Down Stairs “Ss Serviee\fiton Liguorsaud Olgers Alwayeou Hand. CuAlY ot KELLEY & MIGGETT, Props. 280 PHONE CALUMET, 4580. - 4 i 6 State Street Chicago, Illinois a a Phone, Douglas, 8520 ROORGOMS Be Be Se === FOR MEN ONLY === Baths, Steam Heat, Electric Lights in Each Room. 2906-8 STATE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS PRESIDENT SHEPARD A “D, p,.” Popular Head of the National Reli- gious Training School the First of His Race to Receive Degree From Muskingum College, DURHAM, N. GC, June 26—-Muskin- gum College, “Onio, has conferred the degree of “Doctor é¢ Divinity” upon De James 'B. Shepard. the popular presi: Gent of the National Religious ‘Training School, located in this elt. While Muskingum is one of the small- ef colleges, it is regarded as one of the truly great colleges of the country. ‘It has sent out a host of notalbe men, who have made ‘their Impress upon the in- tellectual ‘ife of the nation’ and. whose constructive “labors have gone. far to advance the general good. “Among the alumni of ‘this college may. be ‘mens, tioned: “the late President Harper of. the Chicago University; Dr. Morehead, dean of the Xenia ‘Theolosical Semin: ary; Dr. Lawrence, Mr. Bryan's pastor Dr. McClenahan, pastor of the wealth- jest, Presbyterian vohurches “in " Pitts. burgh, and a host of others not less Gistinguished. “Tt boasts of the. fact that, 35 per cent. of the male graduates of this College are elther inthe minis: try jor the ‘missionary work. of the world, Dr. Shepard is the only colored man to be honorea with a degree at the hands of Muskingum’ College, and the vote of the faculty on the quéstion was unani- mous. CENTRALIA, ILL. ——_—————— HARVEY'S NEWS AGENCY, 3924 STATE STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. ALL THE LEADING COLORED NEWSPAPERS OF THE CITY AND ELSEWHERE. 1 AUTO PHONE 73-022. —— Pawo ies Chas. T. Glazebrook Merchant Tailor sUITS MADS 70 OFDEE taste te ol Ceicae wack natn, rng ad Bepalcing. Wor 2621 S. State St., Chicago, Illinois ax f quick \ | PRINTING | \, Geo. A-Howard / Miss Mamie Lou Belgrade. Discussion, “What Can We Do to Raise the Sunday School?” Paper, “Gratitude,” by Miss ‘Thacker, of Cairo, Ill. Devotional, con- ducted by New Bethel and Harrisburg delegates. Topic, “How the Lord's Day May Be Enriched,” led by Rev. D. Par- Tish, of Mounds, Il. Evening’ session: Devotional, conducted by" Carbondale and Future City delegates. On Friday evening, educational welcome address by ‘Mrs. E. Simpson, of Centralia, Il. Mrs. Jeffries ‘sanz a’ solo, accompanied by the organ and violin....Mr. Herman and family visited relatives’ and friends last week in Carlyle, Ill....Miss Mattie Har- din entertained’ a few guests in honor of her nephew, Mr. Dan Walker, on Wednesday evening of last week... Miss Shonts, of Paducah, Ky., is the weicome guest of Mrs. John Mitchell here; also an old friend of Mrs, J. Mitchell, Miss L. Ricker, of Harrisburg, Ill, was a guest at ihe Mitchell home...”.Miss A. Glass, of Hopkinsville, Ky.,” 13° visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Lee....Mr, L. Short has gone to St. Louis, Mo:...The Fish- ing Club is progressing very nicely... Mr. Joseph Wright, the manager of ‘tie Fishing Club, says that the organiza- tion is getting along fine, but it has rained so much lately that fishing has ‘been interferred with considerably... ‘Miss G. Canon is ‘still on the sick list. ....Mr. Joe Garlin has gone to Cham: paign, Til....Mr. E, Williams, a young gentleman who works in the I. C. rail- Toad shops, is taking German’ lessons. EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL. Special to Tee FREEMAN. ‘The Odd Fellows aré making great preparations for the Grand. Lodge---. The operetta rendered by the pupils of Lincoln High School, last. Thursday evening, was a decided success. Much credit is ‘due to Miss Daisy 0. West- brooke, ‘the supervisor of music. The musie ‘of the schools has been raised to a high standara.....Miss Lucy M. ‘Tur- her has returned io Zanesville, O., for the summer... Miss Ida Gee, Sophronia and Ella Day’ left Wednesday, for Chi- Gago to spend the summer. ...The Bast St. Louis, Club, Inc, the leading and the most’ progréssive’ club in’ the. city, gave its annual trolley ride last Thurs: day evening....What has become of the colored fire department? Don't let all of the big politicians speak at once... Mrs, Edna Kyles spent Sunday in Belle- ville with relatives....‘The Golden Gate Lodge, K. ‘of. P., elected their officers last Friday night for the ensuing. term, ....Miss Grady, formerly the teacher of doinestic science in Lincoln High School, ig'in the. Henrietta. Hospital... Miss Flora &. Howard is slowly improving at St Mary's” Hospital....Mr.. Thomas Green atiended the national convention in Chicago....Mr. and Mrs, Sanders en- tertained the” teachers of the public School last ‘Thursday evening, at’ thelt beautiful residence on Bond avenue... Little Annie Boykins is: Improving... Attorney Parden and wife are sojourn: ing’In’ Chicago for a ‘few weeks... A. M. C. Green, the popular undertaker, has moved Into’ a larger and cozy quarters eh Broadivay” Shite Geneva colby tert last. week for Muskogee, Okla, where she is attending the Teachers’ Institute, .. -Messts. A. D. Woods, G. W. Hollens, Rises “Lott, Jas. Walker and S. Day went to St. Charles, Mo., Saturday night, for the purpose of ‘setting up the Grand Masters’ Council 384, G. U. O. of 0. F. ;...The Baptist Sunday School Conven: dion wit meet in this elty In July... Master Orlando Kyles ‘will be’ pleased to sell you. this paper....Mrs. "Henry Clay, of 917. Walter street, is ill... Miss Nettie A. Ledsinger, who has been Visiting Mr. aid Mrs. Hood, on Bond ay- enue, has gone to Ypsilanti, Mich., to at- tend’ the summer. school, ...‘The ‘funeral of Miss Cloto. Cheers tooie place last Wednesday morning from the residence, on Market street... Mrs. Ellen Byrd and Gaughter Lillian have returned trom_an extended visit to. Kansas... Mill” Wil- Tame, a teacher” in the.” Denverside school, ‘has resigned. She has been ap- pointed to a position in the St. Louls Schools. ...The Kentucky Brooklyns. de- feated thé’ Memphis Tigers In an exelt- ing game last Sunday....The Imperials fwon'a double header,” ‘The. Imperials play. every Sunday afternoon at’ Kyle ark....The Airdome has opened under new" thanagement......Write. or phone Your items of interest. Miller's, Br | A PRETTY WEDDING. Special to THE FREEMAN. STMARION, “Ind.—A_ very pretty home wedding took place Wednesday, June. 26, at high noon, when the marriage of Miss Bessie Anna Worthington, youngest daugh- ter of Mrs. William dulhas, of this. city, and Mr; Herbert Depauw ‘Bundy, of Hich- mond, ind, was solemnized at ‘the home Of the bride, With Trev. Dr. J. Tt. M. Long, pastor of Bethel A. M. E, church, —per- forming the. impressive ceremony,’ "The bride was gowned in a neatly made cos- fume of white embroidery, She carried an arm bouquet of bride's roses. ‘The Broom wore the conventional black. | ‘The Affair was a quiet~one, the attendance comprising the Immediate members of the family and a few intimate friends. The house was prettily decorated wtih cut flowers, and the color scheme of pink, and White was carried out to an advantage. Miss Mayme B. Long played Mendelssolin’s wedding march and’ “0, Promise Me” by DeKoven, during the ceremony. At _ the conclusion of the ceremony an’ elaborate three-course luncheon was served to the bridal party. Covers were laid forthe Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. Ru M. Long, Miss ‘Mayme Long, Mr. and Mrs, Willian Jul- ins, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bundy, Mrs. ‘Anna P. Julins and Miss Gertrude Worth- ington. They” will, be at home to. thelr many’ friends at 44 South Sixth. street, Richtnond, Ind., where a cozy home, al- ready furnished, awaits the bride. ...Rev. John Carr, of Dowagiac, Mich., was the fuest of Miss Martha Hampton this week. CAPE MAY, N. J. Special to THE FREEMAN. Following is a list of the guests of the Hotel Dale during ‘the week begin- ning June 16: Mrs. Esther James, Phil- adelphia, Pa.; Mr, Jos. B. Smith, Boston, Mass.; Mr. Thos. Simmons, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr, Howard Day, Philadelphia, Pa.’ Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Skelly, Philadeiphia, Pa; Mr, A. Alexander, Philadelphia, Pa.’ Mr. C.' Brown, Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Maurice C. Clifford, Washington, D.C. Mrs, Wm: “Allmond, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.; Miss M. H, Layton, Philadelphia, Pa; Miss Helen’ Blackstone, Merchant: ville, N. J.; Mrs. Ernest Cooper and daughter, Merchantville, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. J. "B. Gaskins, Philadelphia,” Pa.; Mr. Philander V.. Baugh, Philadelphia, Pa; Mr. J. ‘Thos. ‘Stanford, Philadelphia, Pa; Mr. H, W. Jenkins, Philadelphia Pa Mr. Wm. a. Timus, Washington, D.C; Mr, J.B. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. A.A. ‘Campbell, Philadelphia, Pai Mr. Win, Bascom, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. Charles A. Polk and family, Cam- den, N. J. SHEFFIELD (ALA.) NOTES. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Emma Abernathy, who has been quite ji for several morithe, aied Mon: jay, June 17. The funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church. Rev. W. M. Carter, pastor, preached the funeral sermon. ‘The remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. The de- ceased leaves a husband and nine chil- Gren to mourn their loss, the eldest be- ing Mrs. Willlam Sims, of Indianapolis, who is in the city on account of the death of her mother....Mrs, Will Gray died June 17. She was laid to rest at the city. cemetery. ‘She leaves a hus- band and several children, besides a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss....Mr. Ed Harris, who has been quite sick for some time, died June 23. LOUISIANA, MO. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘Mr. Robert Donaldson, one of our old. est and highly respected citizens, died ai his home on Buffalo street on’ Sunday June 23. His many friends join in ex. tending sympathy to the bereaved family Mr. ‘Donaldson was about. sixty-thre vears of age and had worked for one lum: ber company for forty vears....Mr. Hen: ry Brown, of Jacksonville, Tli,, and a nice Yooking young lady of ‘that city wer married at the residence of the groom's parents on Tennessee street, June 26th and left the next day for their home ir Jacksonville. We wish this young couple much success and happiness throughou thelr married life....Give your order fo1 The Freeman to W. M. Braxtan, agent 408 Maryland street. It will be appre Pt 3 HAIR POMAD ‘MAKES HARSH JONIY OR CURRY Hal ‘GLOSSY SOFTER AND MORE PUABLE, {EASY TOCOM AND UT UP OR A FN nS iA % FORD a an pou | are Fou ave ano ln OU OuOHO AD (GF SCALE BEWARE OF IMITATIONS, GET THE GENUINE. PUT UP Ercan om earvens pan eee oe ROYAL WHITE: Uron APPLICATION. WILL NOT IRRITATE |THE MOST DELICATE SKIN. 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Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. SATURDAY, JULY 6, 1912. The National Negro Business Men's League meet at Chicago next month. It was a great convention at Baltimore, and it had a great outcome—the mountains labored and brought forth a man, a man! The proposed new party needs to get a set of principles. No use presenting the principles of existing parties. Trot out something new. And they call the third party the bull moose party. Is it after the moose that bellows in token of jubilation over its newly born? They are off! The candidates for the presidency. Even money at this time on the two favorites. The dark horse is having some difficulty in starting. Woodrow Wilson is the best choice the Democratic convention could have made. Why were its delegates so long making up their minds. They knew what to do. Didn't Mr. Bryan tell 'em? The colored voters will not have much reason to change parties until parties conclude to fight their civil and political battles. Until that time comes the salvation will be worked out otherwise. Unfortunately the Negro race must scan parties rather than individuals. As between Taft and Wilson, the voters would not go wrong on either, as we think it. But there are the parties with their records, their activities, their declarations. It is never old-fashion to cling to your friends. Wilson and Marshall. It couldn't have been otherwise, and yet logical. Had many of the delegates had their way, the ticket would have been different. But when they were forced to give up their choice, as vexed men often do, they did the right thing, as near as they could, for the good of their party. That's the secret of the prophecy that the ticket would be Wilson and Marshall. The United States Supreme Court has been so uniformly against the Negro in its decisions that the Knights of Pythias decision quite takes the breath away. Many Negro journals are giving Chief Justice White, of Louisiana, a Bourbon Democrat, credit for this decision, but they do not include President Taft, who gave Chief Justice White to the Supreme Court bench.—The Fellowship Herald, Chicago, Ill. We've got to learn to have faith in men, some men, and not measure them all by our own frail natures or by our small notions of human nature and affairs. There are many excellent white men who are just as mindful of the colored people as we ourselves are. They, however, understand thoroughly the times in which we live. They do as much for the race as conditions permit. They, personally, many of them, are more charitable to Negroes in acts and in opinions than many Negroes are to their own race. If the race problem could have been solved through politics it would have been done so long ago. While clearly enough it is the statesman's or politician's "stock in store" to right wrongs, to check oppression—in short, to advance the happiness of the people, yet they (the statesman and the politician) dare not exceed the will of the people. The people may be led to change their opinions and sentiments; they will not be legislated out of them. The race question presents phases that are unanimously opposed practically, answering to the majority rule in politics. Beyond this we are confronted with a more personal aspect—contact, sociality—that we all know about, making a very hard condition to overcome. Prejudices are to be overcome, and not merely opposition based on different conceptions of questions or different views as to what is best for the locality, state or general nation. Politics will help but very little in the matter. If politics will do it, let us get political at once—joining the party that can bring about civil reformation. It is not promised anywhere. Rev. V. C. Mills, of Chinde, British East Africa, is in the city for a brief stay. Rev. Mills is a young man of good education, having been educated in the schools of Liverpool, England. He has many interesting things to tell of his country. His observation in this country is no less interesting when told in relation to things of the same nature in his own country. Rev. Mills is also a teacher. He is traveling in the interest of his school. which he says depends wholly on subscription. He is much interested in Dr. Booker T. Washington, and doubtless will visit his school before he returns home. He has made some interesting racial discoveries since he has been in America, some of which are not very complimentary to the race in this country. He will try and work around such difficulties when he gets home. He says he is impressed with the great educational advantages for negroes in America. There is nothing like it, he says. Even in Liverpool it is nothing but the hardest kind of work—no such thing as working one's way through the schools—every dollar must be paid in advance. He is gratified with the success he is making. THE COLORED VOTERS AND THE THIRD PARTY. The colored voters will have enough to think about during this campaign in event Mr. Roosevelt continues to think the country belongs to him. The ex-President is of undoubted popularity, but owing mostly to extraneous activities to his administration—theatrical posing, mainly—an old trick that has ever been in the world to eke out personal worth. Not that he has not done some good things, but the sum of them does not nearly equal the hurrah he has created in the world. This very hurrah and the manner of creating it plainly speaks of the individual's capacity for harm. History is filled with designing individuals whose passion was to foment discord and strife; individuals who were willing to plunge their country into bitter war, if their ambition were served in doing so. That Mr. Roosevelt has many followers is no new thing. Any man that can be President must be popular. If he is willing he may yet improve this by little cheats and artifices, gaining especially among those who are readily inflamed at the voice of agitation, thinking it means relief from illions, real or imaginary. Mr. Roosevelt either thinks his disposition to arouse is peculiar to himself, or else he is an arrant demagogue who thinks of none else except himself. In either event he proves a menace in that his disposition is wholly contrary to the spirit in which the country was conceived. The colored voters, instead of viewing the third party movement as a hope, should be thoroughly alarmed. What would stay the hand of Mr. Roosevelt if he concluded that across his path to ambition's end lay the shadow of the Negro race? If he has in mind amid his dreams a square deal for the Negro race, a propaganda for its civil and political uplift, he will deserve their support. It will rush to him as the old guard rushed to the standards of Napoleon when he broke from the petty rounds that bound him at Elba. But nowhere is it promised that he has a tenet in his platform touching on the Negro race especially. We have it promised of his make-up that cherished ideal or what not shall perish 'neath his feet if they tend to thwart his purposes in reaching that eminence where his name shall fill all the land. We cannot think that compassion for race or justice for our portion of the human family will prove an interesting proposition to him. "WATCH OUT." Don't while all of the time away in singing, dancing and having a good time generally. Read and think. The race struggle is not without witnesses. If they write us down as a nation prone to idleness and reveling it will be very difficult to change, and most especially if they are warranted in writing us down so. The greater number, we may say, are steady, sturdy, thorough going, acting their part as become citizens who are interested in their own well-being, and that of the general nation. Too many, however, are about occupying the spotlights, who are thoughtless, heeding nothing but what gratifies the demand of the moment. The persistence of these stand out, eclipsing the more careful conduct of the many. We get the idea that so long as no heads are being broken the fun should go on without interruption, consequently our life is taking on a gala day aspect while the other people pass by as mute spectators. And if they were only mute spectators—but they are more—and when the time comes, at the great trial court of racial standing, the telltale evidence will be presented. The political turmoil now on is worthy of attention. Who knows but what it may also include the Negroes, having in mind their weal or woe? If we are wise we will be prepared in the best way we know how to resist any movement that is meant to work us evil. Virtue is proof, at most times, against the evil minded, meaning as virtue asserts herself and ascends, evil likewise subsides. The only weapon of defense that we have is being good, unassailable on any ground. This state of perfection will hardly be reached, but the tendency can be established and the intent sometimes answers the deed. Don't be blinded. Be alive to the situation. Prepare against the day of possible evil, not forgetting to cling to those who show tendency to stand for us in the darker moments. WOODROW WILSON NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT. We long since said that Woodrow Wilson was the Democratic party's best hope. This was in no prophetic vein, but a conclusion based on the part the distinguished educator had played in American affairs. We do not think any too much of what is called progressive men or parties, because every party that would live will do what is best to do. The horoscope is not in the hands of a select few; all men know, all discerning men know the ills of the day and also their remedies. The nerve to apply the remedies is sometimes needed, and even to say the word. Mr. Wilson has said the word. He said the word and applied the remedy in his own state, subjecting it to a good cathartic, which, as known, was somewhat unpleasant at the taking, but which did good finally. He has given evidences of being a man and a gentleman, one who cares for the state—setting it before himself. If we, the Negroes, are thoughtful, we may take some pleasure in his nom- THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ination which we think, at least insures tranquility of government in event of his election. We insist that a government of unrest, doubt and experiment is a poor place for lowly races. At best it is hard faring for them, but when they are the subjects of caprice rather than law, then are perilous times. A stable government is the first great requisite of a civilized people. Of course Mr. Wilson or his party are not so insuring to Negroes as Mr. Taft and his party, yet either of them stand for the continuance of the government on the old lines, subject to such changes as are necessary to meet the exigencies of the day. No government can promise more and be safe. If the bare possibility of an assault on the latter amendments to the constitution as proposed by some of the hotter-headed members of the Democratic party could be eliminated, the Democratic ticket could well be recommended for consideration, at least. But above our heads the menace hangs like the suspended sword of Damocles and until it is cut down and securely packed away, we toy with our civil and political fortunes if we do other than trust our known friends. We nevertheless congratulate the Democratic party in that it has remembered that they were at Baltimore to serve more than mere personal ambition. They have done the best thing they could do in nominating their logical candidate for the presidency—Woodrow Wilson, Governor of New Jersey. WOULDN'T LET HIM CARRY THE MAIL. The Times-Democrat, of New Orleans, had the following in a recent issue: "His body a mass of welts and cuts, W. A. McAlpin, a mulatto railway mail clerk, arrived here relating that ten or fifteen white men took him to a vacant building at Union and beat him unmercifully. The crowd told him, he says, that they wanted no 'niggers' on his job. It was his first run out of here. "McAlpin left here recently at 5 o'clock in the morning to go to Union, instructed to wait there for the 2:42 o'clock train, and work on it back to Laurel. He replaced O. L. Parker, a white man, who has been working on the run as a substitute. "McAlpin says that when he arrived at Union, he went to an eating house with his grip. He was called out of the eating house, he says, and marched down the track at the point of a revolver. In an old gin and cotton house he found the ten or fifteen men with four buggy whips. He was forced to remove his clothing, he says, and was beaten unmercifully. He says he was struck on the head with a revolver, knocked and cuffed about, and warned not to work on the run again. "Despite his wounds, he ran and walked to Stratton, the next station, when released, and caught the train there. "When he came here, it was necessary to bandage the greater part of his thighs. Welts stood out all over his body, and there were cuts on his head and neck. "McAlpin says he has ben in the mail service six years. He ran four years between Birmingham and Greenville. He resigned in December, but recently made application for reinstatement." Now here is a case. What will be done about it? If we judge correctly and according to conditions, McAlpin will be transferred to a different locality. If justice were done, he would stay right where he is. But here is one of those vexing problems. The people rule, we say—that is, the majority. According to our manners of government, none is higher than the will of the majority. And yet, clearly this young Negro man has, or should have, the right to work in Laurel, Miss., or any other place. The majority sentiment, we take it, says otherwise, or else he would not have been mistreated. The race question is responsible for the anomalous situation. A similar condition happened under Mr. Roosevelt. Mr. Roosevelt was neither hot nor cold. He abolished the postoffice with the colored postmistress, from whom the white people, in protest, refused to accept their mail. It is plain that the race question is not a thing to be helped very much by politics. Mr. Taft cannot be expected to abolish the mail route, even if he should desire. And should he do so, it would be fuel for further racial inflammation, unless there were corresponding racial improvement generally. Great reforms move slowly; they will not be impelled very much by the incidents. Really, the incidents at reformation hinder. Of if successful, means their rapid succession and increasing virulence, eventuating finally into a revolution such as the French had, and as such as that people were prepared to stand. They paid dearly for their cross-cut to greater liberty. And, according to their nation, it was worth while. But here was no condition of race against race with its almost implacable hatreds. There is no sign or hint that our condition will be improved through violence. We think we are not too optimistic when we say that there are now evidences of reformation in the Negro's interest. Much more is being conceded than formerly, in opportunity to work. The race will pull up by its endeavor along this line, since material prosperity is an equal leverage with the other essentials. The way to overcome prejudice should be the daily thought—doubtless is the daily thought—since obstructions are daily met. And it should be the daily effort on the part of the white people to go their limit at conceding Negroes what is rightfully due them. The thing is not one sided by any means. LIBERIA. Some one, speaking of the Liberian situation recently, said; "Why, the white man has almost got Liberia. The English got concession of a large rubber form for forty years and are working a gold mine, you may say, just in the mouth of the capital. The Germans have a wireless station, and also the French, in the capital. All of the stores in the capital are run by white men. What are the Negroes doing? Having what they call a good time giving picnics and balls, and dancing all night, while the white man is taking their country." It appears to us that the conditions are somewhat overstated. For the good of Liberia we hope they are. We have always thought that the country was gradually pawning itself away, yet we do not think that it is so hopelessly entangled as the speaker has it. There is a great temptation to concede valuable rights away in a country where the development is slow and where the future is doubtful. We are sorry to say that the racial disposition is not very much in favor of pioneering it until the brighter day comes. It means the passing of valuable titles to others, further meaning a firm foothold of strangers, who become permanent fixtures, and, of course, a menace, owing to the decided opposing racial views. Our government is making an effort to hold the colony in line for those it was intended for. The money loaned for conserving its interests will be made to do its whole duty. The government has this in mind. The young men sent there will see to it that the money is not diverted from its course of making permanent and prosperous the Liberian Republic. MID-SUMMER REDUCTION. During the month of July The Freeman will be sent in clubs of one or more one year $1.00. THOSE WHO DIP THEIR PENS IN INK. T. Thomas Fortune is editing the New York Age. Washington, D. C., is to have a new race paper, 'tis said. The Star of Zion and the New York Age have new presses. Lieut. Thomas H. R. Clarke, of Washington, D. C., is planning to incorporate his miscellaneous essays and papers into a book. "Phil" Waters, clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals, Charleston, W. Va., is the official correspondent of the Sporting Life, St. Louis. Miss Arnicholas Chiles, daughter of Editor Nice Chiles, is a skilled linotype operator on the Popega Plaindealer, owned by her father. Cyrus Field Adams, editor of the Chicago-St. Paul Appeal, is said to have the most comprehensive scrap-book owned by any man of the Negro race in this country. S. Tutt Whitney, the star luminary of the Southern Smart Set, is not only a character actor of marked ability and a playwright of originality and force, but is also a poet of quality. Editor W. T. Andrews, in a recent issue of the Sumter (S. C.) Defender, adduce a playwright of originality and appercutto to professional editorial blackmailers and journalistic highwaymen. George W. Harris editor of the Amsterdam News, New York City, was married recently to Mrs. Agnes Louis Kampa a leader of Brooklyn society. They will make their home at Antclair, N. J. Former Governor P. B. S. Pinback, while in Louisiana, was editor and proprietor of a live race journal, which wielded great influence in political affairs during the reconstruction period. Miss Gonevia B. Maxfield, for a number of years the chief paragrapher and assistant editor of the Washington Bee, was the best-selling companion in the office of the Recorder of Deeds in the District of Columbia. John C. Dancy is writing the closing chapters of his "Life of Joseph C. Price." Dancy is a member of the Church of Dancy, as he is just been elected secretary of the Church Extension oard of the A. M. E. Ziof Church, and will appear in the publications figure in the presidential campaign. * * * J. C. Gilmur, the editor of the high-class Charleston Advocate, is librarian of the state of West Virginia, and is the only colored man in the country holding a state office. His assistant, J. Arthur is also colored. Both are powerful factors in the political life of the Mountain State. Sylvester Russell the well-known dramatic critic, is making his home in Chicago, with Dr. W. H. Davis, at 2225 Prairie avenue. •His matter is in demand by many of the leading journals of both races, and great weight is attached to his opinion upon the merits of actors, singers and productions of every kind. R. R. Wright, Jr., who was re-elected editor of the Christian Recorder by the Kansas City General Conference, has complete manuscript of A History of Negro Peninsula, Pennsylvania piled from original data. Dr. Wright's latest report to the publication board of the A. M. E. Church shows that under his administration the Christian Recorder has nearly doubled in circulation. The National Negro Press Association is to have a big meeting at Chicago in August, in connection with the session of the National Negro Business League, Car B. Leal of the Illinois board the executive committee, will have general charge of the local arrangements, and all of the Chicago papers will cooperate enthusiastically in making the affair a success. W. T. Menard, son of J. Willis Menard, the first colored man elected to Congress, is now located in New York City, and is the organizer of coming campaign as a citizen of the Empire State. For many years he was connected with the Government Printing Office at Washington, and besides be a prototype operator and rapid hand compositor, is a writer of force and brilliance. The Mosaic Guide, Little Rock Ark., edited by Chess Bud, puts up a plucky fight against the adoption of the "grandfather clause" by the vote of the people of Arkansas. It is jubilant over the refusal of the Democratic state convention to go or record in the vote of the people of Arkansas all Republican mossbacks who dare give aid or comfort to the program for Negro disfranchisement. Miss Mystle Tolliver, business manager of the Pythian Monitor, Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of the ablest newspaper women in the land, and is an indispensable editor-in-chief. The Monitor is the organ of the Knights of Pythias, and is given credit for a very large share of the work of bringing to the attention of the obnoxious discriminations of the white Pythians of the South against the black brethren of the order. Lew W. Henry, manager of the S. H. Dudley Theater, Washington, D. C., is writing a history of the Negro on the stage. Mr. Henry is personally acquainted with every artist of note since theatrical world, and will tell many hitherto unpublished things about such stars as Billy Kersands, Sam Lucas, James Bland, M. Mcintosh, Wallace George Walker and Bobe Cole, and give a forecast for the future through interviews with such top-liners of today as S. H. Dudley, Bert Williams, Alda Overbender, S. Tutt Whitney, Mme. Siersiette Jones, Ros曼曼 Johnson and others. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN. Convention of the C. E. Church was called to order, the sec- ond time by Miss Minnie Albritton, president, presiding over the convention, June 27, at 12 o'clock, at the Colored Cumberland Presbyterian Church on College Street in Broomfield, where she come address to the convention. Mr. Wm. Robertson, of Paducha, made the responding remarks. The convention was one of great success, and much interest to public. Mrs. Minnie Albritton, R. L. Hyde and Mr. Wm. Robertson were elected as delegates to the national convention. . . . The residence of Mrs. Mattie Carrion was burned last Sunday night. Mrs. Carrion was lost overnight in Colanthians Court of this city and was attending the meeting, and on her return retired to bed, but was awakened later to find the house in flames. The neighbors were very sorry for her very little in rescuing the household goods. Mrs. Annie Briggs' house also caught fire and was badly damaged. Mr. Thomas Broomfield has finished his college work. .....The rainbow wedding drills and pantomines at Taylors Chapel A. M. E. Church were largely attended Monday by many who were located at the State Street Baptist Church. CAPE MAY. N. J. Special to THE FREEMAN The following is the list of guests at the hotel Dale during the week of June 22d: H. L. H. Williams, Mrs. J. W. Purnell, Mr. P. L. Wood, Mr. Chas. G. Sampson, and Mrs. Oliver, all of Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. W. B. Nelson, Mr. U. G. Claphan, and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Claphan, Camden, N. J.; Miss Mary F. Clifford, Washington, SHELBYVILLE (KY.) NEWS (By Miss Florence Hall.) Special to THE FREEMAN JACKSONVILLE (ILL.) NEWS. (By Nellie Early.) Special to THE FREEMAN THE CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN R. R. IN RIGHT BUNCH, AND OTHER RAILROAD NEWS. (By John R. Wonston.) Mr. Albert H. Miller, 4809 Langley avenue, who is in the service of the I. C. R. R. Co., in St. Louis, Mo., was born in the State of Kentucky, and he proves him himself. He is a member of White among his fellowmen, with a glass of water in his hand, this is one of his highestoes: "Here's to old Kentucky, 'The State where I was born; Where the corn is full of kernels, And the Colonel's full of corn.' The Freeman is 5 cents per copy; take copy home with you. Why is a bald-headed man like heaven? Because there is no parting or dy(e)ing here. Ashes to ashes, and dust to dust. If the street cars don't kill us, the railroads must. must. Mr. J. W. Hinston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago, is still running to Ottumwa, Ia., in the service of the C G. W. R. R. Co. as train porter. Give him baggage for the Freeman, 1.50 per year in advance, $5 cents (cash). Mr. W. H. Coleman (colored), ex-Pullman porter, has purchased the Bachelor's club, 4704 State College, as a mixologist and manager. Mr. J. A. McDonald, 2364 Grand street, Jersey City, N. J., is still in the service of the Erie Railroad, as a purtment as a waiter under Mr. Boston VanWinkle, the father of cooks. They cult a trolley line from Sherman, Tex. The line they got he line completed an old term near VanAlstyne the trolley wire and "I had a girl, her name was Good. One of her legs was made of wood: We the beach and played on the sand. And I got splinters in my hand." See Mr. John R. Winston, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue, he will take your subscription. We the beach at Chicago, il., or Ortwein, Ia., 219 West 41st, no credit, please don't ask if it you don't want to be refused. Money in hand, and just no man... A grass widow is like a jump at the first chance...Mr. C. H. Rojas, the Atlantic street, Jersey City, N.J. Montague, J. E. Freeman, W. A. Bell, are all running to Chicago from New York to the of the Erie R. Co. in the dining car, Randall Ray, 1550 111th street, Montague Park, Ill., is in the service of the C. C. W. R. R. Co. on cafe car 120 to Minneapolis... Subscribe for the Freeman from R. R. Grove, 4015 Cottage Grove avenue. ANDREW NAPIER, SUCCESSFUL REAL ESTATE DEALER Interested in Building a Negro City— A Place for Everyone Modern Design Special to THE FREEMAN I am sure the question will be asked by a great many, "Who is Andrew Napier and what of him?" I, therefore, wish to advance to answer through your valuable experience, give those who may make such inquiries, a little information regarding myself. I was born and reared on a farm in the State of Georgia, eaving there 25 years ago, some in St. Louis, Mo., where I lived for some years. After this, I went to Chicago, I., then to New York City, where my wife and I have many prominent friends, eaving there 25 years ago, taking employment with the Coca-Cola in Pacific Railway Company as porter in the sleeping car department, which I have taken to a short time ago. On arriving in this land I had a fortune I soon became interested and could see what splendid chances of prosperity were in store for industrious people in this fruitful province. I became interested in western spirit if investing and waiting for owglad to be able to say that we (that my wife and I), have acquired, for the ays when we are not so young, three years later. Fairview, one in itsilano and one in Strathmore Place, all the residential districts. While serving with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company I chanced to meet with many of the prominent business and research staff, and I am very pleased to say I enjoy fully their esteemed confidence and expect, and was always encouraged in my belief that in them if ever in need I would be there. I am many of them know that I never overlooked a chance to speak of the conditions of my race, both good and bad, at the same time encausing my beliefs that some day I would secure their support in an effort to be the respectable class who are worthy of citizenship and protection of the law. I finally gave up my position to engage in the real estate and insurance business in the city. I had to help myself and some of those who are trying to help themselves. Having in mind all the while the ones that I felt ask me and receive help from, I began working on the project. A necessary amount and kind of land needed, a greater problem confronted me in the way of financing the proposition that I wanted. I interested in a hard for, and to carry it to a successful end, money and lots of it was required, and I am free to admit that light here was the end of my road with the real estate business. I said that a trial beats a failure. I called one of the members of a well-known, reliable firm who listened to my plans with much interest and before I could help, I received the financial aid that I needed. I will now state briefly the plans spoken o' above. Having secured 400 acres of pch black, loam, garden land, all cleared, hools and postoffice, with railway lines and electric lines through property; wate- transportation, etc. This I will sivide into blocks of five acres each and build for each purchaser a good comfort- hed, one from one to five beds, of very small cash payment is equated at first, balance to run for five ears. This is one of the garden spots of British Columbia, located on the best salon fishing stream in the world and also as an abundance of wild game, duck NOTES FROM GEYER'S DANDY DIXIF. Chas. English and Amos Peoples are scoring a big hit with their comedy, and are taking encores every night on their songs. English is simulated by Plenty of Shoes. Peoples takes encores every night singing "I Wonder If I'll always be Out and Out." Mrs. Chas. L. English, the wife of Chas. English, scoring a hit singing "Don't Morgansis To Morrow Night." Chas. English, of Indianapolis, and Amos Peoples, of St. Louis will join hands as a team to play vanderville this winter. Mrs. English will spend the last of August and no home to spend the winter with her mother and friends, and that is when those two fun makers join hands. The Dandy Daze bunch sends regards to all in and out of the profession. MAKE EXTRA MONEY EACH WEEK 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 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 Chas. Anderson in the fourth week at 13th Avenue Theater, Nashville, Tenn. Going big with his "Zulu Pickings." Allen's Troubadours is the talk of Columbia. Some singing and dancing show. Allen's Troubadours, they shore have our some show. improved this season greatly. Fran Washington is acting night watchma for the bunch. He notifies if any bucks are in town. M. H. Minton los his mother while out this season. D. Jackson, known as manna's, shufflin child, is holding his end. He only brot two this season so far. A. N. Parke The Minstrel Mitchell Georgia Camp Meeting Company is working the Michigan vaudeville circuit and is packing them to the doors nightly. The Union Theater, Indianapolis, promises to open again in the very near future. It will be too bad if that beautiful playhouse is lost to the race. E. Alfred Drew and the great Mack Allen, eccentric jugglers and tight wire artists, the only colored team doing all-around tight wire act, are special features with the J. C. O'Brien's Famous Georgia Minstrel. Sylvester Russell is one of a number of well-known jugglers printed and of thanks from George W. Holt, of the Hotel Brunswick, Chicago, thanking them for letters of sympathy in his hour of berevement. Hawk's moving pictures and the John Rucker Stock Co. at ucmulgee Park Theater, Mac, Ga., presenting John-son-Jeremiah, a character good atten-Manager Collier is on the sheet for high-class attractions. John E. Cooper, magician, is resting up this week in Indianapolis. Getting out of the barrel is a hard job. He says that he is still trying to find the ghost theater. Regards to all. Permanent address, Freeman. The Emergency Vaudeville Agency, conducted by Messrs. McPherson and Parrish, with with booths and handled the colorful acts. Performers playing New York should call on these gentlemen, 1431 Broadway, Theatrical Exchange building. Leon Robert Long was the guest of Sylicenate Russell in his private residence suite during his stay last week in Chicago, and Leon speaks most highly of Mr. Russell's moral character and his value as an adviser and benefactor to performers, who try to respect him as much as he does them. RINGLING BROS.' ANNEX BAND. Sorry to say, but on Tuesday, June 18, W. F. Parker, the inside lecturer of the Music Department, Geo. McMasters is ably filling his place. Also wish to state that Mrs. McMasters has been charmed by her son, who ends her career with the band. Musical Walker joins July 1. W. E. Barbom, Sam Bryant and Jesse Dockett were the guests band last Sunday, June 30. Pope's 10th anniversary. BARNUM & BAILEY NOTES. Wolfe'sles' band and orchestra, after a four-months' tour through the East, has been the big show. All the members of the company that opened the season, March 21, at Madison Square Garden, New York, have been very pleasant and successful season so far. As the company has no baseball team this season they have organized a team of nine nice outfits. Mr. W. A. Garden and Mr. O. A. members of the band, spent last Sunday in New York City visiting friends. Prof. W. A. Garden and Mr. O. A. members of the band, spent best regards to their many friends. ALLEN'S TROUBAOURS, STAR THEATER, COLUMBUS, GA. Allen's Troubadours, the big minstrel, vandere and stock company, opened at the Star Theater, Columbus, Ga., Monday, June 24, for an indefinite engagement. Allen added a new play, a count of the death of his mother. He was compelled to cancel some of his engagements, but just as soon as he got everything straight he returned to Columbus, Ga., and opened with his company at the Star Theater to crowded houses as usual. Allen was a big believer in the company and it is bigger, stronger and better than every. This has been one of the banner weeks of the season with Allen's Troubadours. Every matinee and every big a big one are members of the company and well and happily regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Managers of all good colored theaters write, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Allen say hello to all friends. John Ellis and the company also also give members and friends write. Address, G. W. Allen Carell's Troubadours, Star Theater, Columbus, Ga. DANA THOMPSON SUNNY DIXIE MINSTRELS—ED COHEN, MANAGER. NOTES FROM THE 101 RANCH WILD WEST SHOW. H. L. Rawley has spent the quietest season in seventeen years on the road, that in the line of pleasure. We have organized Rawley became a member of this season. He made a promise at the opening of the season that he would have as little say as he could, and is holding to this the same thing as any answers when he is asked questions. I know you will be surprised, as all of our friends know what a talker he used to be from with this fast travelway by train again this season and is liked one in the show. Ed Farrell has good here this season. J. Mitchell has good here this season. N. Nash says, look out for him as performers in a few years. S. F. Ford, manager, has improved the ministrel show this season. H. L. also a man that has made many friends with the show singing "Buck-wheat Cake." Rube Johnson is one of the good spokes in the wheel. J. L. Holmes has improved this season greatly. Frank Washington is acting night watchman for the bunch. He notifies if any bad weather occurs, and loses his mother while out this season. D. Jackson, known as mama's shuffling child, is holding his end. He only broke two this season so far. A. N. Parker, known as mama's broke the record this season in sleeping. After our few jokes to our many friends we send regards to those in and out of the profession. H. L. Rawles is more visible to know he thinks his manager, Mr. Cox, is one of the best men in the business. He makes our work as easy as he can. His wife, Mrs. Geo. V. Connors, is as pleasant as she can as all day, Mr. Allen has a new company, Mr. Lanor is a friendly fellow. Address as per route in Freeman. THE NEW CROWN GARDEN. Again the house of good shows offers a vaudeville bill that the act on the bill was a winner. As a rule there is always one act on a bill that the act on the bill Crown seems to keep her acts about the average, which is largely to the management of this house. ```markdown ``` Lottie Grady Made a terrific hit, each of her song wrote through he Grady who see her when she To see her act that is gracious, pretty, in an encore, Miss sings sings "Circus Day" song as well as to treat. Miss Grady sings "Circus Day" THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S FILM AWARD nature's blessings to make her a real woman. She is not a girl, but be one of our real headlined colored women acts, and she won't have to pass for a girl. She has the goods—and that is all, K takes. Mayweather and Casmay. Mr. Mayweather, comedian, late of Mayweather and Brown, returns to us with a good judgment in his choice of straight men. Mr. Casman is par excellence. Their CAMERON WILLIAM song numbers are good. Their wardrobe is clean, in fact this is a real act. Mr. Casmay introduces a funny comedian, and the way he and Mr. Casmay go about it to please the audience, makes their act a positive hit. Fisher and Simons. In a new act, was pleasing from start to finish, in audience, waiting and watching for Fisher and Simons, the same old way they made the people laugh over and over again. Mr. Fisher introduces new song numbers in Miss Simons's Miss Simons wardrobe looks like a little chocolate doll. Wilson Trio. Those three singing girls play a return engagement and believe me, the Crown patrons were glad. They are good singers and they please. This act is somewhat different. The Trio one but just different. The Wilson Trio will always be welcome to Indianapolis. Crown Tabloid Stock. Again we have a chance to witness "20 Minutes in Hell," with Tim E. Owlsley playing the part of Jasper Green, the actor-in-law he is not a role an actor-in-law as well. Tim is as good as the best, and everybody knows it. he have often wondered why Tim did not sit on the couch with the comedians. He can fill the place of any of them. When he was a co-star Black Ice, he was not None. and they would have done well to have kept him. When you wish to have a hearty laugh and really enjoy yourself, go and see Tim Owlsley when "20 Minutes in Hell" is one big laugh. Mr. Greer, who is late of the Patti show, portrayed the Devil and did it very well. He is also the clever neney) of the Southern Smart Set, made a very pretty imp. One can see Miss Marshall has been well educated in the stage business. She is clever a clever girl. Mr. Emmett Atherton is Bill Jones, brings about a few funny laughs. Miss Carrie Hall, late of Hamilton, Hall and Hamilton, as Madam Society, showed us a lesson in which some of us should work Hall with others having played many parts in her life. Miss Hall is a clever woman. Mr. Owley will produce a few more playlets during the show. The Crown patrons went home saying "some good show." By K. C. E. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC FISHER & SIMMONS FISHER Now Playing Crown Garden Theatre, Indianapolis, weeks July 1, 8 and 15 CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell Keene and Johnson at the New Grand —The Inviable Four Well That Duke Brennen is the best student of sentimental instinct on State street, evinced itself when he brought forth a heavy bill for Jack Johnson week and Independence Day. Louis Keene and Independence Day, two clever young comedians from somewhere, took the house by storm in their acrobatic dancing, tumbling, singing and sayings. The Invincible Four, in their ragtime singer, good ragtime singer, scored on their merits and simplicity. Carita Day, who sees that there are others, was on the bill. The white acts were Ernest Carr and company in "The Grafter," a good comedian, not on the program, entitled young girl, whose name was not on the program, made a real impression. Carr was very good. Black and McCone were good knockabout actors. A muppet was not on the program, especially the fellow in red, gave extra good satisfaction. Moore and Jenkins at the Monogram = Eanny, Wise, Returns, Popular. Cecit Moore and Walter Jenkins were the topnotchers of a strong legitimate and clean bill from start to finish, which included the Fourth of July, Jenkins as a comedian is one whose style resembles Aubrey Lyles, and yet he is original and clever. He comedy works is of a natural short, but many more complex dancer he is in a class with the very best on record. Mr. Moore as a straight man was fairly good, but as he is a both good singers, made a real hit and got a big reception. Bradford and Bradford was another good team, which made a lanky and very odd by nature, easily took rank, and his wife can be said to be a new discovery among young women. The Cubanola Trio in a new act and new, up-to-date songs is with us again and found a royal welcome on their apperance, possibly one or two managers, through a gruggle keeps the music up to the standard. New Photo Plays at the Phoenix Manager Hammond can well afford to be pleased with his patronage when he presents such nice pictures as are seen at the daily matinees. "Law of the North" and "The Man Under the Bed," a story of Weddell "Art and Innocence" was a bridal story given at the Merit as a Monday night attraction. I was shown a heavy dress by the bridal party and be used during the week. Mr. Howson is one of the coming young managers. "Retribution" at Oakland Music Hall. The society people of Chicago disregard wasdash and theater night, and if it were not for that they would have larger houses on some other night. T. Josephus author, dareb, and took a married journey to see Retribution," a play by Minnie Adams, and only had time to see one act and a half and cannot comment on the paly, but of the paly he improved since he played Watts Brown and Junius H. Sayre made good impressions. The story is based on the fall of an absynthie french. Mr. Sayre who was and handsome on the paly improved since he played the Pekin. Others in the cast were Gertrude Haft, Cannie Davis, Marie Burton Hyrum, Maud B. Chandler, Isaac Lewis and Morris Francis. Cary B. Lewis was managed. The audience was of very good size. Chicago Stage Notes Graham and Gardner in a new original act filled out a vacancy at the Monogram last week with fair results. It has been rumored that Leon, the magician, is engaged to be married to a Southern beauty, who is in a similar line to Jack. When questioned, he would neither affair nor deny the report. Leon Diggs, the tenor singer, arrived in the city on the 29th of June from Salt Lake City on account of the death of Mr. Byron, father of the Byron Brother, who was killed in a friend and father, and has been an equal mourner with the sons. Mr. Diggs will leave with the brothers for the Chautauqua Association time. An account of the death of Sherman Coates given out two weeks ago was not exactly correct in every particular. He was out in Omaha, Lulu Coates, of the Watermelon True Quartet, she states that her husband was born in Baltimore, Md., and was but 34 years old, having went on the stage as er young. He missed out as aalk in Omaha, and later with Billy McClain, Darkest America, Swaume River, Golden Gate Quartet, and played the leading role in Sam Rivers' play, *The Rivers* ried to Lulu in the Metropolitan Burlesquers twelve years ago on the stage of the Star Theater, Troy, N. Y. He also taken in in Boston October, and while working in the theater, Jeffries. He lost his mind, later at Schnectady, N. Y., when he died. His brother Arthur came from Baltimore and shipped the body home, where he was buried. Jesse A. Shipp has been elected president of the Frogs. Mr. Shipp is not a bodyy of the place, but he is the real brain foster and establisher of the organization. That is why He is the greatest of colored playwrights and a rare man, who is unassuming and a thoroughbred. Wilbur C. Sweatman, the clarinet expert, recently had to enter a hospital to undergo a serious operation. I am not sure he has whereabouts. Although Mr. Sweatman it would be up to at least one of his musician friends, who he had helped to the front in Chicago, to aid him if necessary. Clarence Powell recently appeared at the opera house in our home at Orange, O. and was given a good reception. He was given a good reception. He ventilouist; Holmes and Holmes, Bryant, Wheeler and Bryan and others. Stray Tips of the Stroll James W. Slonaker, electrician at the Merit Theater, will leave for Peoria, IL, next week as a delegate to the annual annual convention of the Chicago Theatrical Protective Union, Local No. 2. Charles H. Young, formerly of Buxbaums, has been engaged as manager of the Pompeii, for a buffet. The entertainers, Sam Patterson, Run Belmont and others. P. H. Perry is employed in the buffet. Richard Byron, father of the Byron Brothers, musical artists, died suddenly at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morris. There are six sons and a daughter. His sons byron is said to have first attracted attention as a Jew's harp player when a slave. George A. Howard, the quick printer, is listed on the State street. Benjamin Rothouse has opened a new buffet at 3700 State street. There is a free lunch and also a wine room. The funeral of Mrs. Alice Holt, wife of George W. Holt, proprietor of the Hotel Brunswick, and a hotel in St. Louis, who died June 23 at her country home, was held on Monday. Mich. took place at Bethel church, 27. Rev. D. P. Roberts officiated. The Real Quartet sang "The Vacant Chair." Mrs. Holt was 42 years old, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. St. Louis is a city of security, and of great business ability. The floral offerings were heavy, including a bed of roses from her mother. Mrs. H. B. Sloan was one of the solisters. The funeral service was held at P. Dennison, McCowan, Adolphus Harris, Elijah Johnson and J. A. Bundy. Among people who contributed flowers were Gene and Tom Price, John Summa, and John Dunn. Eurekaoga, Joe Dunn, C. H. M. Morgan, T. J. Jordan & Son, W. K. Mark C. Cowan, Edward H. Wright, S. G. Bundy, Theo. Williams, D. W. Gray, Ed G. Hopson, Mr. and Mrs. John Banks, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Newson, Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, D. J. Ballard and Tom Cross. LOVE AND FOLLY. (Suggested from the late Paul Lawrence Dunbar's poem, "Because I Have Those who love dearly, love not wise, The life be brightened, all be well, And all be sunshine in the skies; At eve we hear the philomel, For love is the secret hiding hide! In which love deigns to interfere; But wisdom only is a crime When true love cannot disappear! The power of love hide! In love's secret hiding hide; For separations drifting tide Must lead to failure and disgrace. And While human mortals here exist, The course of love goes on apace, For nature's God none can resist, And Love, not Love, can disgrace. MUSTER RUSSELL. THESPIANISM IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. WANTED! For Sangers' Circus, two comedians for side show. Preference given those who can double in band. Address E. W. MACK, care Bill Board, Cincinnati, O. Sangers Circus will send ticket. WARNING! Under penalty of the law, any Manager, Team, Person or otherwise using the name "Whitman," advertising appearance of same at their houses will be subject to prosecution. Signed, a result would better be able to fearlessly herald the truth, and consequently would naturally be a great factor in bringing about better results. Ts a well-known advertisement of paying for that which is justly theirs, at the same time differentiating between business advertisements in newspapers, etc, and written comment on their work, and the importance of egotistic, and above all things don't let personalities creep into your expressed opinions. Let us get together and have for our motto 'Bring forth talent or back to the business' about saying that numerous persons reading our naturally remark asto the authoritativeness and ability of the practically unknown writer-of this article. It matters not about personal identity, just remember that that the show business, a close observer, and is only actuated by one thought, that he may be able to be of some small assistance in the great field for the upbuild of the black man in the "legit" show world. Walnut Street Park Theater **WANIT STREET PARK THEATER.** The theater is handing us a neat bill this week, featuring that charming little singing and dancing soubrette. Miss Hester Kenton. Miss Kenton is a demure little brown, who knows how to put her songs over her face, and she has better voices, we were never more pleased with style and manner. Her initial bow aws a howling success, and she was freely enforced by the large audiences, Kelly, who is Kelly, who open the bird get by nicely in to amuse Kelly showing up nicely in everything but the one gage wherein the word God is used all too frequently. This could be out to the decided betterment of the acts, but Kelly accorded a nice reception. A little weak in the department, they made up for this deficiency otherwise. The antics of Giles, who reminds one of Stringbeans in appearance, are amusing in the extreme. The bill, close the bill, and do fairly well, due especially to the fact that Bey Cox is a special feature of this act. The baby is a marvel for one of so tender years, and to hear of her even more favorably she shall have reached maturity. Mr. Wm. Taylor, musical director and arranger, has gone to Chicago, where he at the same time finds ideas in theory and at the same time finds work for his sterling work. Mr. Taylor enjoys the confidence and esteem of all those whose son he came in contact, and who are aware of his depart, we are confident that he will make good in anything that he may attempt. The A. B. C.'s Vs. the Louisville Cubs The Louisville Cubs and the A. B. C of Indianapolis played a ten-inning game on last Sunday, and the contest was thorny. The superb pitching and heavy stickwork featured the game, and it was a tossup as to who would be the victor until the end of the contest. Higbee, southpaw, did the heaving for the Hoslers, and while he was able to offset the catch enough to offset the crafty Cubs. Burdette was at his best in the pitches, getting out of numerous holes by his superb work on the slab. Umpire Lee was the best of the greatly influenced the game. The Score: A. B. C. . . 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0—2 A. B. C. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 Attendance, 1,500. Umpire, Wm. Lee. Same two teams were scheduled to play Monday, but the inclement weather interfe NEW CIRCLE THEATER, PHILA- DELPHIA. This Saturday closed the best drawing attraction ever playing the Circle, Mr. Portsmouth, Va., where they do a three Salem T. Whitney and company leave for weeks engagement for Manager Moseley, the dean of the colored profession. The same today as years ago. A fresh story and a jolly song every minute. The Happy Hooligans, Kid Miller and Grace Jones, singers and dancers. Back again after a few weeks, the funniest of all sketch teams. The ragtime Melba, Miss Grace Armes, in "You'll Never Know What a Good Gal I've Been Until I'm Gone Away", and those ala-mahons who play you, Macaroni, and Madam Fairax & Co., a piano manipulator and entertainers. EASTERN THEATRICAL NEWS. (By Billy E. Jones.) Miss Alice Ramsey, late of the Black Patti Company, now playing in vaudeville, scored a big success last week in Asbury Park, N. J., at the Royal Theater. Chas, Bongia, since entering vaudeville as a character artist, has scored a long career with the musical, a long way toward the success of any 5 performer. He opens at one of the local houses in New York recently and scored a big hit. Helen Goodman, late of the Sonoan Girls Quartette, is meeting with success in a neat singing speciality. Daisy Garrett, late of the Black Patti Company, is scoring nicely in her singing specialty with the Gulffort & Brooks Stock Company at the Majestic Theater, Asbury Park, N. J. Boutte & Carter this week at the Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pa. The Clippers, who are creating quite a sensation in vaudeville at the New York houses, now playing this week at Delancey Street Theater, New York. Cook and Stevens this week at Shuberts Theater, New York City. The Kemps are at the Lyric Theater, New York City. Walter Leslie Billings is now rehearsing some popular numbers for his musical act for the coming season. Houseley and Nichols still on the Pantages time, and this week they are at the Pantage's Theater, Tacoma, Wash. Billy E. Jones would like to hear from three girls who can sing, experience unnecessary, for a big production. Send photos to 44 Fleet street. Brooklyn, N. Y. ROUTES. PROF. P. G. LOWERY'S CO.—With Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows.—Bay City, Mich. July 8; Sagmaw, 9; Greenville, Mich. July 8; Cadillacia, 13; Traversity, 13. PROF. ROY POPE'S CO.—With Ringling Bros. Circus—Menominee, Mich., July 8; Escanaba, 19; Ishpeming, 10; Hancock, 11; Calumet, 12; Iron Mountain. PROF. WOLFSCALE'S CO.—With Barnum & Bailey's Show.—Chambersburg, Pa. July 8; Hagerstown, Md., 9; Cumbernhad, 10; Clarkswurg, W. Va., 11; Milee, 12; Calumet, 12. PROF. H. C. RAWLE'S CO.—With 101 Ranch.—Weyburn, Sask., July 8; Kenmare, N. D., 9; Minot, 10; Ruby, 11; Devil's Lake, 12; Crookston, Minn. 13. PROF. WOEKER GEORGIA MINSTREELS With Count.—Portsmouth, N. H., July 8. DANDY DIXIE MINTRELS—Assumption, Ill., July 8; Moweafua, 9; Moroa, ALLEN'S TROUBADOURS—Star Theater, Columbus, Ga., Indefinite. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List Nelson, James Perrin, Al Stewart, Edward Singleton, J. C. Smith, Bud Sutton, H. J. Burrows Wise, Hen. Waldon, O. W. Williams, Alonzo Washington & Jones Walker, Eddie Wilson, Danny Burt Young, James B. Burton, Wayne Brown and Shelton Brown and Michael Boston, Sheeran Carter, Paul The Clippers# loridge L. Dilles, Wile Ellott, E. J. Goodlett, Forest Graham, P. G. Graham, P. G. Halliday, Mrs. H. Haston, Ben Jones, Archie Mullins, T. Mullins and Withers McLondry, Harvey Ladies' List. Mayes, Livingston Mitchell, Letia B. Redmond, Idella Stewart & Stithe Smith, Estelle Stephens, Susie Hepher, Mesa Eva Tansel, Miss Aggle Williams, Essie Bostwick, Mayme Brown, Ethel Brown, Miss Lillian Crampton, Mrs. Pau and Garrett, Miss Early Glover, Miss Mattle King, Miss Charlie Love, Gussie New Crown Garden 521 Indiana Ave. Tim E. Owsley, Manager. Next Week: ANIETA WILKINS. JOHN E. COOPER Doing Comedy Magic and Escape Acts Featuring Water Barrel Escape and Others. Managers write Care The Freeman, or wire 317 West Michigan street, Indianapolis, Ind. Open time now. NTED! ans for side show. Preference given those who W. MACK, care Bill Board, Cincinnati, O. RNING! law, any Manager, Team, Per- ing the name "Whitman," ad- of same at their houses will be n. Signed, Mabel Whitman. MONS GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 Peat and Hayes, Central theater, Atlanta, Ga., week of June 4. Palace theater, Chattanooga, Tenn., week of July 1st. W. C. Sweatman, the clarinetist, has entered a private hospital in New York to undergo a severe operation. Robert Q. Davis opened for the first time in Washington with two new songs at S. H. Dudley's house in Washington, D. C. and went big. Williams and Stevens are in their second week at the Queen Theater, Wilmington, D.C. Howe principal conductor, for many years with the Pat Chappelle Rabbit's Foot Company, is very ill here with a stroke of paralysis. The Lockharts are doing very nicely at the Popes' theater, 211 Milan street, Houston, Texas. Ada Lockhart is scoring a big hit each night singing "Virginia Lou" and "Till the Sands of the Desert Groove" with Lockhart is also mopping up "Virginia Lou," and his own parody, "Oh Say No," on the fight of Jack Johnson and Flynn. Pearl Moppin, of the Hugo Bros. Greater American Minstrels, touring the world, writes from Auckland, N. Z.: "We played the show at the Cedar Creek Lau. San Francisco one week and Honolulu, Hawaii, one week, to big business. Sailed from Honolulu May 23 for Auckland, N. Z., with a six hours' stop at Clark's FI. FI. and Clark's Jungle Band went out and serenaded the natives with great success. We were christened kings by the natives. A complete roster of the company will be released. The company Honolulu Pearl Moppin played a trombone solo at the school of natives and was royally received. Mrs. Clark's singing will be the tremendous applause. Mall will teach the company at Sidney, N. S. W., Australia." NOTES FROM THE BENBOW TRIO After five weeks of success at the Palace theater, Houston, Tex. we are now in San Antonio, the Alamo City, at the singing the roofs all along the line. The act is composed of Miss Edna Landry Benbow, Walter Jones, the boy singing and the comedian, and Wm. Benbow. We do from the City, Mexico, Mexico, to the Plaza theater. By David D. Smith. The Palace theater, formerly called the Grand, this week offers an all-star attraction with John Rucker as head manager of the E. B. Dudley management of the theatrical public, and he is trying every effort to make this one of the most popular playhouses in the environment. Marion Brooks, with Speedy Smith and Miss Theresa Burroughs in the leading roles. The orchestra is of the very best and the orchestra is the best three-piece orchestra south of the Monogram in Chi cage. The orchestra consists of Mrs. Cora L. Dudley, pian; Mr. E. B. Dudley, violin, and Billy Butler. If you bring your music you will certainly get a chance to hear it played. P. L. Jenkins Writes from Hunts ville, Ala. Chas. Laurendine, trap drummer, is slightly indisposed this week, but sends regards to Fred Kewley. Clifton Boyd, the bending wonder, rejoined us on June 14, when he was at once to bewilder the audience with his marvelous contortions. Ellwood Johnson desires to hear from W. B. Taylor and Grant Smith. Edward Alexander wishes to be remembered. M. P. L. Jenkins, A. G. Allen's minstrels, received a rare musical treat on June 24, at the palatial residence of Mr. J. H. Erwin, 1001 Brigham street, Knoxville, Teen., by Miss Lala Lila Erwin, pianist and vocalist, and Miss Melissa Erwin, bassist. Dies are accomplished artists and are deserving of a vast amount of credit. ROYAL COMPANY OF PLANTATION ENTERTAINERS Billy Arnte with the Royal Company of Plantation Entertainers—J. J. Jones, Sole Owner—Joseph J. Oppia, Manager—Week of June 24, North Adams, Mass. Prof. George Smith is musical director, and the members of the company are: May Williams, Mary Bailley, Ella Webb, Bessie Oliver, Elizabeth Clay, Florence John, Oshawake Simmons, Gus Guber, Frank H. Duke, Tim Taylor, John T. Bailley, Ed. James Curry, Richard Anderson, Hugh A. Jones. This is our last week in the state of New York. The show is showing to great success under the management of our printers, and we are very proud of the Arante. The show will be seen in the South this winter with their own two palace cars carrying twenty people. After touring the South this season, we will be booked for the other side. Billy Arante will be among all friends. Write in care of The Freeman. NOTES FROM DANO THOMPSON, OF SUNNY DIXIE MINTRELS DUDLEY ADDS OTHER LINKS TO HIS CHAIN Mr. S. H. Dudley has just returned to Washington, D. C., his temporary headquarters, from a trip to Virginia, where he succeeded in getting possession of another house and getting the co-operation of the other house. In Richmond, Mr. Dudley succeeded in having Mr. Coulier, the manager of the Dixie theater, permit him to furnish all of the acts that will play his house and in this way he is able to use this house to entertain the audience. Theter advantage than heretofore. At Norfolk, Manager Van Buskirk accepted Mr. Dudley's proposition with great joy for he realized that it was the solving of a proposition that has caused the managers much worry. At Newport News the Lyric theater, it is primarily directed to Mr. Dudley in such a way that he induced the owner, Col. Matt Lewis, to lease it to him. After much deliberation the owner was finally settled and the Lyric theater, then owned by S. H. Dudley theater, and controlled by the Lone Star comedian. With the three new houses, the Dudley chain now takes in New York, Philadelphia, and New York City, Richmond, Norfolk and Newport News, and it is now possible for him to give eight consecutive weeks without a repeat. Before he begins his rehearsals for his role in the play, he must make trip through the West and determine asible to secure houses there and before the year is out he hopes to have a circuit of about forty houses. Before that he is about to realize what was said by some to be a "pipe dream," and those who hooted at the idea are now sitting up and taking notice. Mr. Dudley's untiring efforts to bring about the success of his grand idea means the creation of a vibration of the colored vauduelle performer. ENFIELD. ILL. The Geyer Dandy Dixie Minstrels. Mr. Al Boyd is featuring Mahlon C. Wilson's composition, "Honey Girl," with much success. The composers of the following: John W. Dewey the veteran monologist; Allie Young, wizard of the wire; Wm. "Peewe" McCoy, dancing act; R. E. Burgin, coriolist, and Miss Ethel Fleesling character scenes. The closing act is laughable farce on the advent of "Prince Bungaboo." The following songs are featured in this act: "Mammy's Shufflin Dance," "The Honey-suckle Time," by Mrs. English. An old-time cake walk closes the after show, or concert. The members of the company extend regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Roy E. Burgin would like to know the whereabouts of Miss Louise Hardee. HICKS AND BRAYTON BIG FOUR STOCK COMPANY. Now in Cape May, N. J. Opened Friday evening, June 28, with big success, at the Cape May Opera House, Jackson Smith, the great company, Samma Smith, the great company, shouting southside Viola Braxton, one of our sweet sopranos. We ask for open dates of all singles or double acts to write us. We are here for Arthur Braxton, stage manager or Arthur Braxton, stage manager. PROF. LOUIS GILBERT & WITH HOWE'S GREAT LONDON SHOWS. We are now our way back to the grand old U. S. A., after a tour of seven weeks through Canada, the number of the boys in the Mount Pleasant real, and report a pleasant time. Mr. Theo. Thomas, one of our coral players, is rejoicing over the arrival of a Holton boy named Ivan. Ivan, Ivan, Gilbert has been ill for a few days, but when the route came out with the state of Maine heading the list he got better all once. One of his sons, Buster, is crushing his eyes out because this season. Logan W. Kitchen sends regards to 101 Ranch bunch and says for Rawles and Doc Ford to write. MEDSTEAD, SASK. The Five Colored Families. In the last report from this place, I said that I would relate the prosperity of the live families which are located in the immediate vicinity. For the benefit of the very anxious to know of our success, I can state the following facts: Mr. E. B. Bass, a gentleman who has been a vineyard came from Oklahoma, and his filed lot located in quarter section of land, opened a nice farm; has built a residence valued at about $1,000, a $300 stable, $100 cow farm, a vineyard house for his hogs, a $1 chicken house, and valued at $30, all according to the government's assessed value. His live stock consists of two span mules valued at $600 at span, a cow bred mare valued at $200, a cow ransing protruded at $40 to $60, and hogs to the value of $50. Mr. Bass' crop of last year consisted of outs, about 40 bushels to the acre; where other garden produce was excellent. Mr. J. M. Manning, of Oklahoma, quite an energetic young man, has only been here about ten months. He has accumulated a farm in the town of North Battleford to the access value of $4,000, in addition his home-stead, on which he has built a residence worth $900. Mr. Bass has a span of mules that he has refused $600 for. Mr. C. J. Shoeman, who came from Michigan about four years ago, has succeeded in proving up his homestead, which would easily be worth $3,000. Mr. George Thompson has also a very fine homestead, which he is striving very hard to prove up, and from all indications, he will succeed. He has another homestead, is doing all he can to hold up his side of the prosperous movement. Since we saw the opportunity was good and the road to success was assured by persistent efforts, we have laid shoulders to the wheel of prosperity and placed our feet on the road to success. We signal of onward march; and we have realized the good of stick-to-liveness. I think I shall be able to send in a few more "subs" in the near future. NEGRO BOOTBLACK IS HERO OF DISASTER. Saves Twelve Struggling Women From Icy aWaters in Gangplank SEATTLE, Wash., May 21.—No less than twelve of the hundred or more men, women and children who, without a second's warning, were precipitated into the icy waters of Elliott Bay THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER when the portable gangway of the Colman Dock collapsed Sunday, May 19, owe their lives to the bravery and courage of a humble negro bootblack, Newton Johns. Immediately upon hearing the shrieking of the people as they were hurled into the water, Johns rushed to the wharf's edge. Without hesitating, he removed his coat and plunged far out into the bay over the heads of the struggling humanity, thirty-five feet below, and began his work of rescue. Before leaping into the water he seized a long rope, which he tied about the person of a victim. Johns had numerous escapes from being drowned by women whom he was endeavoring to rescue. After seeing seven women and children piled into one of the lifeboats, exhausted by his strenuous efforts. He rested only a couple of minutes, however, when he dove back into the water from the vessel and continued lifesaving work. All told he was in the icy waters of Elliott Bay for about an hour. After all the victims of the accident had been saved through the medium of the scores of life belts thrown overboard by passenger vessels and through the efforts of launch operators, Johns swam around under the big pier looking for possible victims who might be clinging to a pile. When the work was done, he climbed out, boarded a street car and went home to change his clothes. Later he came back to resume his shoe-shining job, but soon felt ill, suffering from a bad cold and a bruised leg, and went home to bed. He has a severe cold, but otherwise makes light of the affair. NATIVE EDUCATORS NEEDED. Bishop Says South Africans Are Ham pered by Interference of Whites. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 8.—The advancement of education among the natives in South Africa is hampered by the interference of the whites, according to the report of Bishop J. Albert Johnson to the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, which resumed sessions here to-day. "The twelve million natives there," his report said, "are completely under the control of one million Europeans, and anything which tends to the development of these ignorant people is immediately looked on with suspicion by those in control. No institution is allowed to exist without a European head. This handicaps the advancement of the people. Native educators are needed." REACHES THE AFRO-AMERICAN MASSES. Among the prominent men expected in this city (Chicago) during the Republican National Convention, is Col R. W. Thompson, of Washington, D. C., the correspondent of the Illinois Chronicle. Mr. Thompson is one of the most widely-known newspaper men in this country and his writings are given wider circulation than any editor or correspondent in this country.—Illinois Chronicle. A HOME FOR EX-SLAVES. W. Watson, of Bishopville, S. C., is making a comedable effort at having his State institute and maintain a home for indigent ex-slaves. The Freeman long since has shown the need of an institution for aged ex-slave Negroes. We have said that it is bad enough to suffer on account of one's own thriftlessness in early life. These aged individuals of whom we speak had but very little opportunity to look out for a rainy day. We are thoughtful enough to know that they have not been turned wholly adrift, yet there is something due these, due the situation. The condition is not whole and will not be until recognition be given those who at advanced ages found themselves thrown on their own resources for livelihood. A life is a life, and more to be pitted when in extreme youth and in extreme old age—when blue sorrow touches and tinges. Shakespeare says, "If you have any tears prepare to shed them now." And here is a most excellent place to boil over, since these are helpless and often stricken. If national authorities refuse to look into the matter then the states, as is proposed in South Carolina. The good white women of the South are interested in rearing up a monument to the faithful old mammy of before the war, but "can storied urn or animated bust call back to earth the fleeting breath?" What they propose could not be opposed. It is an expression of heart and as they view it. They perhaps have not seen the bitter side of lowly Negro life. How can they? We hope they will never see. But they may be told; and if correctly told, "will harrow up their souls, quite sufficiently." In the name of the many dead, why not care for the few that remain? Perhaps we wouldn't turn out our old horses without some oversight and protection. QUALIFY ACCORDING TO THE ENDOWMENT. The Negro race is perhaps the most abundantly endowed of the races with the essentials of a refined and cultured people. What has made for the condition is not surely known. Slavery, with its years of denial, may have done the thing, when soft, pliant, curious, longing, desiring natures drank in copiously where there was such a void. Here were the two extremes—the rich, with everything that heart could wish. The slave coveted it all, and today, if we believe in heredity and environment as influences, we have a race of artists in embryo—a people of fine tastes, noted in most everything, everywhere. The old culture is established; and indirect it came; and perhaps to this very indirectness is owing the faithfulness to the lessons taught. The mood of the pupils was the better part—they were very, very receptive in those days. days. All of this is beside the point. We wish to say that the race is not making good along the line according to the "bequeathment." The endowment is with us. But with it has come conceit. Conceit, more or less, is a necessary something to every individual. We have in mind excess of conceit. Instead of pursuing the gift to its utmost, we are contented, treating schools with contempt. Gift is not the whole of it. Gift and cultivation go together. Neither amounts to a thing without the other. Our young men and women can pin their faith to the proposition. If not, failure must follow. Gift and culture are the eternal verities! WANTED AT ALL TIMES High class acts of all kinds, novelty and musical acts, for the New Grand Theatre, E. Johnson, Mgr. Jackson, Tenn Today we have singers, painters, various lines of artists, musicians generally, readers, writers who, in all fairness to them, do moderately well. But they, on the whole, are conceited—don't know very much and don't want to know. They don't go very far, not because they could not go further; they just don't want to know any more, thinking they know quite enough. The result is, we have a race of mediocres, half-baked people, posing as professionals and artists. The individual who is too conceited to contrast his ability will never have much to contrast. Conceit and ability, in the sense of performance, cannot reside in the same place. We mean weigh it beside someone else's ability, with the object of improving and not for ridicule and judgment based on ignorance. We have seen singers, piano players, readers and those of other lines, whose performances were impudence. Had there been no schools, no better-informed individuals to correct them, they would have been excused. Education is practically free, and yet we have these masqueraders. The thing to do is to go somewhere or to somebody and learn the difference and qualify according to the endowment. 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 Musicians must double B. & O. This company has a reputation equal, if not superior to any similar show in America. Good musicians and performers wishing employment for the season of 1912-13, can find a reputable show to travel with. I pay what I promise, may day. Parties answering this add, will please state what they can do and lowest salary in first letter. The show will go into rehearsal in Macon, Ga. July 1, and open July 15. Address PETE WORTHY. Owner and Manager Florida Blossoms Co. 619 Fourth St. Macon, Ga. MONOGRAM THEATRE The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side PLAYING ALL FIRST CLASS ACTS Hourly Performances from 8 to 11—Matinees Sundays and Holidays ADMISSION 10c 3028 State street, near Stist Street, Chicago COLUMBUS, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN BERNMAN. Mr. Robert Witershaw and wife of Chicago, and originally of Louisville, have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Kennard of this city. They leave on June 30 for New York City, where Mr. Witershaw will be employed at his regular work. Merit Theatre WEST BADEN, IND. Mr. William A. Parrish was the guest of Mrs. H. L. Sebree, and had a delightful meal with Mr. William Sebree has returned from Louisville after spending a few days with friends. Always the best pictures of Western Plays. Special 2 reel subjects every week. A Canary Bird given away every Tuesday. Roses and Carnations to all patrons on Saturday night. All welcome. Admission 5 cents. SOUTH BEND (IND.) NEWS. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE Special to THE FREEMAN. The Dunbark Club, that was recently organized, was open Saturday evening, June 22 to its members and the public. Mrs. Pewa will be served every afternoon and evening. Mrs. Ewa Calloway and Miss Madora Pewa went to Rockport, Ind., to attend the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Shore School, on a street, was called to Youngstown, O., last week, on account of the illness of her brother. Don't forget the Indeed School, located in Salle Hall, July 4. ...The Dunbark Club is located at 118 South Michigan street, ...Mrs. Claud Young has returned. More Mose Milan has resigned from his post at Dunbark, and can be secured by calling Bell phone 2583, or Wm. Manning, Oliver Hotel. Largest Colored Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa., wants first class acts. Three or more weeks if hits. Write now. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE, 1321-23-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. WANTED! First class acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognized ability. Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop. Auditorium Theatre, South Street above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. MADAME McNAIRDEE RETIRES. In Vaudeville, the Original L. L. REBECCA Fisher & Simmons Just Plain Fisher and Mama Dink. My Dear Friends, Sisters of Calanthe and the S. M. T.; also Brothers and Knights of Tabor. We who have been so wonderfully benefited by our dear sister are so sorry to know on account of failure to bear the seal of our dear companion again appear before us, as she once has. You know we will not again see her pleasant face in our dear old papers. You will miss her.—From her sympathizing Friend, Indianapolis, Ind., June 19, 1912. MAY & MAY The Original String Beans! In Vaudeville doing 18 minutes in one. Good wardrobe on and off the stage. Managers write care The Freeman. Special to THE FREEMAN. Indianapolis, Ind., June 15, 1912. Owing to ill health and recent marriage, Owing to ill health and recent marriage, she will not appear in the papers any more, but her friends may let her hear from them. No letters will be answered, save those written to her in the past. No money can be given to her. No gifts able she will visit when invited. Please remember she has dropped all correspondence forever—Madame McCormick, North Senate avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. 5 Weeks Engagement at the Olio Theatre Louisville, Kentucky. WANTED! WANTED! The whereabouts of two brothers, Jordan and Zenerfoot, and one sister, Berthina. Were born in Wilson county, fourteen miles below Nashville, Tenn., near Cedar creek. We were owned by Jordan, mother, Mariak, and sold by Clinton Sweat. My name is Louise McGee. Our father's name was Louls. He was sold in North Carolina, from Moland, by sweat. Any information will be thankfully received. Address Jordan Apperson, care 2922 Chan street, Tex. June 22 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. COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE. State of Indiana, Marion county, ss; State of Indiana, Marion county in the State of Indiana Chorus Girls Mary E. Selzer et al. vs. Henry J. C. Toellner et al. Complaint—To quiet title. Title of the complaint was 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, to the court of the named defendants, Henry J. C. Toellner et al., and the said plaintiffs having also filed in the clerk's office the affidavit defendants, Nicholas Jose and Charles Wright, are not residents of the State of Indiana, that said cause of action is against Nicholas Jose, the named Marion county, Indiana; and whereas said plaintiffs having by endorsement on said complaint required said defendants to appear in said Court and answer the complaint on the 3rd day of September, 1912. who can sing and dance always wanted. Write or wire We are looking for Good Stuff in Vaudeville (it's scarce), if you have it, we want you. Please give this your immediate attention. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida. Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, The New Grand Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time. Now therefore, by order of said Court, said defendants last above named are hereby notified of doing punishment pendency unless they appear against them, unless they appear and answer or demur thereto at the calling of said cause on the 3rd day of September, 1912, the third day of the许可证 of a term of Court, to be begun and held at the Court House in the city of Indianapolis on the 1st Monday in September, 1912, the matters and things therein contained and alleged will be heard and determined in their absence JOHN RAUCH, Clerk Isaac L. Wiseman Attorney for Plaintiffs Old and new Furniture made over and furnish repairing. Prices right for COB & DALLAS, Tex. June 22 THE ELMWOOD Cafe and Buffet THE ELMWOOD Cafe and Buffet 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. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. Will the Champion Retire?—If So Who Will Be His Successor? —Little Philosophy of Victory and Defeat. (By Billy Lewis.) What next? The question is asked on the theory that Champ Johnson will still be champion after July 4, 1912. By the way, I am sorry to say to the many readers who expect to see this through the columns that this publication compelled to go to press Wednesday instead of Thursday, the usual press day. The fight being on Thursday, the 4th, it will be Saturday week before it will be possible to give a report of any kind at some time, however the account will be given in as interesting a as possible. We are proceeding on the theory that when the smoke of battle has cleared away one Jimmie Flynn will have been demolished immediately, the other thing can happen. Flynn in training merely for his health, in the event of his success there will be one protracted shout around the globe. Cancasia has long been humiliated by Ethiopia. She has seen her warriors in the dust, reversed in token of submission. She has groaned in physical "bondage" for twice the twos moons, unwilling unwilling tribute to the dusky son of Ham. She has seen her warriors her gorilla, and she has seen her Caucasus caters the list with despair written plainly on the "title page." O, yes, it will be a great day if the banners again unplift bearing on their duttering in the dust, however does not promise. On the morning of the 5th we are more than apt to see the old standards emblazoned as of old with the old significance "Jack Johnson is king!" "Long live the king." What will he do about it? Will Johnson retire as he is advertised, or will he do the well known farewell stunt usual with retiring prima domestica and the glitter and glare of a calling which holds the very center of the boards? Even Jeffries could not resist the temptation to come back to have his name in circulation to the public, years of retirement, an age to fighting men, again chose to throw his hat in the ring. True enough, he was prevailed on, but it stands to reason that the old man is still a lifelong member of his breeze, zoey's zephyr had to gently blow and the old love is resuscitated. Johnson's softish Negro nature will not be proof to flattery and the vivid spot light in his eyes—the one man theater, having the total world for an audience; and is it necessary to say, with him if the title role? He may break away, and he may be to be a first class business place. He said the other day that he was more interested in his Chicago cafe than he was in the outcome of the fight. He was to be a big gun in his race, and this disposition may serve to chill his ardor for the ring. If he keeps his promise to retire it will be because of this. He wants to be a politician; he wants to figure in with a different class of To put it in a homely way, Jack wants to be somebody. When the good, big things of Chicago come off Jack wants to be in the city, he is surprised, and indicates that his money is counterfeit if it permits him only the petty rounds of a few friends. The question then is which of these attractions will weigh more with him. Will he surrender the glamour of the city to him, or will the limited scope of his race and in one community perhaps. Maybe he will; maybe he won't. In event he concludes to retire, his mantle will fall, where? On whose shoulders? Let us see. Already Langford feels to be the very next in promotion on his eligible list, and he is an industrious applicant for the honor of a go with the champion. He has raced to Europe after him just as Johnson raced to Australia after Burns. Sam Langford finally went to Australia where he met the champion heavyweight of Europe and thus eliminating his one formidable rival for the world's championship. He is now the "crown prince" of the business by reason of his undoubted success. Personally I hope it would have been McVea since he is in Johnson's class physically. Langford is not of so good a physical build as Flynn. Really Langford and Flynn ought to meet, but they are not together. The scrap ever pulled off. Flynn is regularly built, looking like a Greek god. Langford is angular, indicative of his tremendous brute force. If these should clash in this day of their best development, there will be a very war of worlds, so to speak. --- The white hope stock has been weighed in the balance and has been found wanting. At the disestablishing of Johnson College, the students I have begun to feel ashamed for the white people at the poor prospect of fighters. Will the poor be held to account? 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Just drop me a line like this: "I am Robinson, $831 Building, Detroit, bach, and I will send you a copy of this should receipt in a plain ordinary envelope for many doctors would charge $3.00 to for merely writing out a prescription like this—but I send it entirely free." on to the very arena, and in the very niche of time to save our hero from that that more modern barbary when von glanz bulshilars in rage, inflamed by the sight that crosses his nature, rilling him up to the edge of the shadow. Perhaps the game of pugilism may be tabooed with these—too brutal to be recommended for further existence But regardless of the righthanders and the grapees, the fighters are cutting a sorry figure. And yet as long as the game is in vogue it's right from the viewpoint of race pride to the viewpoint of a pachyderm; he will give in some danger "the day decreed by fate." If not the very Johnson then the idealism carried out his successors—his entail—until Caucasus was taken over and the white man's viewpoint. From our viewpoint: We, the Negroes, have so little way of triumphs to make merry over the realism of pugilistic hero. Ethiopia has indeed stretched forth her hands, and perhaps in a way that is not so highly recommendable, but at that, every little bit helps, and the victories of old Jack Johnson are glory added to us. Where but little is expected to happen very we. One is expected for joy in a certain New conference when a certain man was made a bishop. He, the bishop, was but a man, just another man, that's all, but the elephant was not. And in some way when jack Johnson won over Jim Jeffries two years ago. The victory stood for an idea. Oppression lifted a bit. Negro stock did a little bulling on the field. They felt to exclaim with longfellow: "He hath put down the mighty from their seats and hath exalted those of low degree." The passion was pardonable, tolerable and uncontainable. They tired the surfeit of hurtful calm. Something doing in their Vesuvius; it was eruption day! 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. B. C.'s, the man, has charge of the arrangements, which assures everybody of a good time. JOHNSON WILLING TO MEET PALZER LAS VEGAS, N. M.—Jack Johnson has received an offer from New York to meet in that city, formerly Wells's conqueror, in that city, Labor Day. "If I can arrange my affairs in Chicago so as to keep the date, nothing will suit me, if I get my price," stated the champion. "But what if you should lose to Flynn?" Johnson was asked. "Well, then I guess they will want Mr. Flynn," he replied. "But not much chance of that." MISSOURI NEGRO DYING OUT. Death Rate Is Somewhat Greater Than Birth Rate Now. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—The 1 port of Frank B. Hiller, State Registrar, and secretary of the State Board of Health, shows there were 6,275 births in Missouri, and there were 1,045 births in Arkansas. Rate was nineteen to the thousand population, while the death rate was only 12.3 a thousand. The statistics show that ninety more Negroes died in February than were born, and that this has been going on since the Reconstruction. William F. D. Moore, State Superintendent of Public Schools, his annual report, comments on the fact that the number of Negro children of school age has been decreasing in the last ten years. The statistics shows a heavier mortality among Negroes than whites. Of all deaths which occurred among them, 12,21 per cent. were from tuberculosis, while the average for the State for this disease is 10.69 per cent. Kansas reported 433 births and 376 deaths for February. THE WEST BADEN SPRUDELS WIN OVER POLIS RESERVES Colored Champs Play Fast Game Be fore Big Crowd at Washington Park, Indianapolis. Before one of the largest crowds of the season the West Baden Sprudels defeated the Indianapolis Reserves, last Sunday, 7 to 0. Taylor had the Reserves score throughout the game, holding them to five hits and striking out ten. The Reserves used three pitches. The score: SPRUDELS. A.B. H. O. A. E. Shively, l. f. 3 2 2 0 0 Brown, c. f. 4 1 4 0 0 J. A. Taylor, 3 b. 4 1 0 1 0 Lewis, 2 b. 4 1 0 1 0 Mahoney, c. 5 12 12 Clark, s. 5 1 2 3 Lyons, 1 b. 4 1 7 2 0 Bingham, r. f. 4 1 0 0 0 J. B. Taylor, p. 4 2 0 1 0 Totals 32 11 27 8 0 RESERVES. A.B. H. O. A. E. Johans, s. s. 4 0 4 0 1 Usman, s. s. 4 0 4 0 1 Manning, r. f. 4 1 3 0 0 Connaughton, 1 b. 4 0 8 0 0 J. Kutsky, 2 b. 2 3 5 1 0 Dobbins, l. f. 3 0 1 0 1 Briggs, c. f. 3 0 2 0 0 Chou, p. 2 0 5 0 0 N. Connaughton, p. 0 0 0 1 0 Moran, p. 2 0 4 0 1 Doer, p. 1 0 0 1 0 Sprudels 0 3 1 1 0 0 6 5 Rangers 0 3 1 1 0 0 6 5 Rangers pitched-By J. B. Taylr, 5; by Doer, by Connaughton, 2; by Moran, 5; by Doer, 2 Base hits-Off Taylr, 5; off Connaughton, 5; off Moran, 6. Struck out-By Taylr, 5; Connaughton, 6. Struck out- By Doer, by Doer, pitcher-By Connaughton, Connaughton, Taylor, Bingham. Two- base hit-Lewis. Three-base hit-J. A. Taylr, Lyons. Double play-Lewis to Clark to Lyons. Stolen bases-McMurri to Thompson. Umpires-McCarthy and Quatters. Time-2:00. Attendance-1,980. OAKLAND GIANTS CONTINUE TO WIN- HAVE WON SIX TWO TIMES OAKLAND, Cal.-The Giants, of this city, are playing a fine article of ball, and the fans are out and roaring for them by the hundreds. The club has won eight out of nine games played, and has caused great enthusiasm among the local fans by playing the ball and rooting for them. Most every game was marked by some spectacular feat of the Giants, with fast and accurate throws and catches. "Bullet," "Meadows and Lefty," Martin are the Giants' mainstays in the box, and each one is moving down the slopes. "Bullet," has two three-hit games and THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER one one-hit game to his credit. The heavy hitting is being done by "Bee" Bost, the former Occidental player, and Clarke, Martin and Meadows. Each one is hitting well over 320. The Giants seek to hit the date as follows: F. H. Krusses.....Won, 3 to 1 Occidentals.....Won, 3 to 2 Clarke Ryes.....Lost, 4 to 3 Pennant Bars.....Won, 1 to 4 Clarke Ryes.....Won, 4 to 3 Schneiders.....Won, 3 to 2 Brock & Lotts.....Won, 12 to 0 Clarke Ryes.....Won, 15 to 3 Sunday, June 30, the Giants met the Hirshfields, who are considered very fast. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. Hugo Brothers' Baseball Team. We have played three games; won two, lost one. Broke even with the best team on the Hawaiian Islands, the J. A. C. S. Had our new uniforms made in Honolulu, blue, with white stockings. Line-up: Owain Gaiman and pitcher Spencer, pitcher; Thurman, pitcher; Prince, catcher; Pollard, catcher; Elliott, first base; Bosan, second base; Hughs, right-stop; Scott, third base; Washington, right field; Moppin, center field; Brown, left field; Marrs, extra. — JOHN L. SULLIVAN None Would Stand Before Him. "The recent illness of John L. Sullivan calls attention to one point in the career of the famous Boston strong boy that is the subject of a book by a pugilist in the history of the ring has ever duplicated it," says the Philadelphia Record. "Sullivan was the champion of America. He toured the country offering big money to any boxer whom he could not knock out in four rounds. Philadelphia was one of the first cities in which Sullivan offered him, offering big money and try their strength and boxing skill against him. Here he began with offering $50 to any man to stay four rounds, and try his strength and boxing those days, but after the mighty John L. had put away a few of the ambitious pugilists hankering for the coin he had to pay for. That is that price was something unheard of up to that time—$100 for boxing four rounds. JEANETTE WANTS AT JACK JOHNSON. ENGLISH CHAMP FALLS BEFORE IOWA FARMER. Terrific Fight Thrills 7,000 Gotham Spectator's Put Out in Trial, Rough NEW YORK—After floundering around like a great helpless calf in the first round, with his mouth and nose shedding blood, he was on the floor for the full count of nine—Al Palzer, the Iowa farm hand, recovered from a weight champion of England, into unconsciousness in the third round, at Madison Square Garden, last week. It was a terrific battle while it lasted. The second round was a tough one, with Palzer hand for a leap into the ring at the bell which would close the third round. Then the end came. The English champion was enormous Palzer, furtley jabbing the face of the American, while Palzer was steadily sweeping his huge hands into the Briton's stomach with fearful punishing power. Once during Wells's last stand in the third Palzer knocked him, kicking, with a mighty body smash; always throughout the gering. Occasionally he groped blindly for the great hulk that was slowly bearing him down. Finally Palzer dropped him into a body punch, and the Englishman lay stretched out in the ring flat on his back. He arose once more, and again the Iowa bore bone down upon him, swinging wildly into the ring. When Wells finally fell again, shortly before the bell, it seemed that sheer exhaustion had sent hi midden more than one single punch. Palzer weighed 228½ kg and put on a burgundy splashing into the ring, splashing against the fallen Briton's head as the referee finished the count. They carried Wells to his knees, some moments before he could be assisted from the fall. It was a battle between giants that thrilled the blood of the seven thousand sprinters. Science availed nothing against the overwhelming charge of the Iowa farmer. Wells was simply outclassed as a fighter. PINE BLUFF, ARK. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. J. H. Johnson, one of the letter carriers in the local postoffice, attended the national Republican convention at Chicago last week....Hon. Ferd Havis and others of the Pine Bluff and Jefferson county delegation attending the Reunion of the Teachers. The Jefferson County Teachers' Institute closed on Thursday of last week BATTLE CREEK, MICH Miss M. Montgomery, of Starkville, Miss., is the expected guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Patterson, 94 Clay street... W. K. Patterson, 94 Clay street... as suddenly taken ill last Thursday. Lest reports are for her safe recovery... Mrs. Grace Battles, of Detroit, arrived early to visit her parents and friends, and to see her sister, day for Niles, Mich... Miss Marguerite Richardson, of West street, entertained Miss Edith Miller and Mrs. David Sanchez, of Niles, Mich... Miss Marguerite Richardson spent Sunday in Albion, the guest of her parents. MID-SUMMER REDUCTION. During the month of July The Freeman will be sent in clubs of one or more one year $1.00. BASEBALL DIRECTORY. List Your Club in This Column. AMERICAN GIANTS—Rube Foster, Manager. Chicago, Ill. ST. LOUIS GIANTS—Charles Mills, Manager. St. Louis, Mo. BROOKLYN ROYAL GIANTS—Brooklyn, N. Y. PENSACOLA GIANTS—A. Goldstucker, Manager. Pensacola, Fla. WEST BADEN SPRUDELS—C. A. Taylor, Manager. West Baden, Ind. FRENCH LICK PLUTOS—French Lick, Ind. A. B. C.'s, Tom Bowser, Manager. Indianapolis, Ind. LOUISVILLE CUBS—Louisville, Ky. All Stars, Owensboro, Ky. Robert Murray, manager. 623 West Second street. Will Brown, manager Kloeetra Redes, 424 Malvern avenue, Hot Springs, Ark. JEFFERSONVILLE CUBS. — William Jones, booking agent, 720 Illinois avenue, Jeffersonville, Ind. DANDY DIXIE BASEBALL CLUB—J. W Wright, manager, Grant Cooper captain, Grant Freeman Publishing Co., Indianapolis, Ind. New Drug Store H. O. Atchison For several years at Mass. Ave. and Vermont Street, has opened with a fresh supply of drugs, sundries, cigars and soda. Your patronage solicited. Eureka Confectionary Home Bakery. Everything Clean and Fresh. Give us a trink. Open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Courteous treatment to all. R. A. HANLEY. 1006 N. West St. GotoBlackers For Fine Candies His Chile Can't be Surpassed 347 Indiana Avenue AS, N. SHELTON. LUCAS B WILLIR Phones—New 3058, Old, Main, 4694. Shelton & Willis, (Licensed Embalmers) NERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant, Lowest Prices. 418 Indiana Ave. Open all Night Fire, Accident and Health Insurance. See n for bargains if you are looking for a home in investment. Cash or easy payments. BOTH PHONES 1173. 536 Indiana Ave.. Indianapolis, Ine Charles H. Cook, PANTATORIUM Ladies' and Gentlemen's Garmenta Cleaned. Dyed and Pressed. First Class Work Guaranteed. 184 West New York Street. SANTAL-MIDY Standard remedy for Gleet, Gonorrhea and Runnings IN 48 HOURS. Cures Kid- ney and Bladder Troubles. MIDY Boys Exchange Buffet A full line of Wines, Liquors and Cigare always on hand. Business Lunch. Good service and courteous treatment to all When out for a good time, stop in. Brutus Owens, Prop., 488 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind THE A. B. C. BALL CLUB Booking the best teams in the Middle-west. 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 Archie Greathouse, Proprietor. THE MECCA THE PLACE OF QUALITY Bar and Billiard 812 INDIANA AVE., 218 W. NEW YORK ST. Chas. E. Lewis, Propr A Visit will Convince you that we Aetna Trust and Savings Aetna Building, 23-25 N. Penn. St., I Pays 4 per cent. on Savings Columbia BIC Crown, Imperial and Jewel, $20 to $50. Fishing nis Goods, Boxing Gloves. Bicycle T THE PLACE OF QUALITY Bar and Billiards AVE., 218 W. NEW YORK ST. NEW PHONE 1819 Chas. E. Lewis, Proprietor Convince you that we have the Quali rust and Savings Company building, 23-25 N. Penn. St., Indianapolis, Ind. cent. on Savings. Start Now mbia BICYCLES THE FINEST MADE. d Jewel, $20 to $50. Fishing Tackle, Base Ball and T oods, Boxing Gloves. Bicycle Tires $2 to $4. THE PLACE OF QUALITY Bar and Billiards 812 INDIANA AV.E., 218 W. NEW YORK ST. NEW PHONE 1819 Chas. E. Lewis, Proprietor A Visit will Convince you that we have the Quality 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. GEO. C. DETCH-WHEEL CO. BICYCLES 229 Massachusetts Avenue TAYLOR'S NEW SHAMPOO DRYER 'S NEW SHAMPOO DRYER TAYLOR'S NEW SHAMPOO DRYER and Hair Straightening Comb This Comb, properly heated, and the use of LaCroche Hair Pomade, will bring the most crimpy hair straight and silky at every stroke and cause a rapid growth of the hair. Don't put it on but send $1.00 today and get the Comb by return mail. Large, Heavy, Strong and Durable. Made of copper and brass associated together and cast into one solid piece: highly polished and fully nickle plated; steel bolt which goes through the earlobe into metal end of Comb to p event the handle of ting loose or coming off. Remember it's all in one piece. Nothing to get out of order, will last a lifetime. TAYLOR'S SPECIAL ALCOHOL HEATER is the easiest and most convenient method of heating the Comb, and can be closed up so that you can put it in your handbag. Price 50c For best results use LaCreole Hair Pomade. It not only meets every requirements of the Comb Straightener, but promotes a luxurious growth of hair. Price 25c. SEND FOR MY FREE CATALOGUE illustrating the Largest and Most Complete Line of Hair Pins, Hair Pins, Comb, Brushes, etc., such as Bangs, Wigs, Furts, Switches, Dampours, Hair Pins, Hair Comb, Brushes, etc. Agents Wanted T. W. TAYLOR, Howell, Mich. When writing please mention this paper. BEFORE USING Is Your Hair Short? Have you Tetter Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you More than a Normal Amount of Dandruff? If so write for MME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER which Postively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling out and Starts it at once to Growing. These Remedies are Manufactured only by THE WALKER MFG. CO. 638 N. WEST ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. A Six Weeks' Trial Treatment sent to any Address by Mail for $1.70 Make all Money Orders Payable to Mme. C. J. Walker. Send Stamps for Replies. AGENTS WANTED. Write for Terms Agents. Before writing Madam Walker, inquire at your druggist, as she is now placing her goods in all drug stores. THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PETTING. IT IS 9 IN LONG STEEL HEATING BAR THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER ALUMINUM COMB MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. POST OF INDIO SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. LADIES LOOK! Every lady can have a beautiful and luxurient head of hair if she uses a MAGIC. After a shampoo or bath the Magic dries better, removing the dandruff, and it will straighten the curliest head of hair. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heating bar which irons the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. The Aluminum Comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes, back into place and is held by a burn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling irons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Fill with alcohol and light here Magic Shampoo Drier $1.00. Magic Alcohol Heater $0.50. Liberal terms to agents. Write for literature today. Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Price of Comb and Alcohol Heater complete $1.50 8 Summer's searching sun has no terrors for the most delicate complexion. You not only look it—but you are cool and comfortable. For motoring Panamas are indispensable. Soft and pliable, they may be shaped by the aid of the auto veil to suit any desire—but what we intended saying was, that on Saturday we will offer an extra fine $7.50 PANAMA FOR $6.00 You may choose any desired shape. Shown in several of the best shapes are Trimmed Panamas. Prices range from $7.50 to $12.00. There'll be a special display Saturday in the millinery section. —Second floor. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Mrs. Katie Bell has gone to Chicago. Mr. Clarence Smith, of Atlanta, Ga., is in Indiana. Mr. John Scott, of Centralia, Ill., will locate in Indianapolis. Mrs. Edith Griffice entertained for Mrs. Hite Monday evening. Mrs. Eliza Stewart dropped dead Monday evening of heart disease. Mrs. Ella Smith, of Vancouver, B. C. is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. Brent Newsome left Sunday for Chicago to spend the summer. Benj. Alexander, grand master of the U. B. F. of Indiana, is in the city. Mr. C. T. White, of Vancouver, B. C., is spending a few days in the city. Miss Ray Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jackson, is in the city. Miss Claudia Carter, who is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Ilana Harvey, in Norwalk, is in the city. North Senate avenue, is on the sick list. Daniels returned Saturday to Fort Ethan ten days, after attending the funeral of his brother, James Blaine Daniels. Mrs. Olive Epps, of 211 East North street, left Sunday to visit relatives at Tenn, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hamilton. Little Dorothy Campbell will leave tomorrow for Seattle, Wash., to be the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jackson. Miss Beatrice R. James, of Detroit, Michigan, will city to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Alice B. James, who died last Sunday. Mrs. Ann E. Webber, formerly of Indianapolis, now of Los Angeles, Cal., is in the city, owing to the death of her mother, Mrs. John L. Fretwell, of 614 N. North California street, left the city on Wednesday for a visit of two weeks with friends and relatives in Chicago. Mr. J. Frank Turner, returned to his home in New York on Monday, after a pleasant visit of several days, a guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. N. Perkins. Mr. John Cook, the popular head waiter of the French Lick Hotel, accompanied by his wife and son, were in the city tree herd of the week en route to New York City. Mrs. Mattie Hite of Centralia, Ill., who visited her sons, Messrs. Wm. and Harry Hite, returned home Tuesday. While her husband happened at the home of Mrs. Harvey King. Miss Herbert Webber, of Chicago, was called to the city owing to the death of her grandmother, Mrs. Alice B. James. Miss Webber was formerly stenographer of the Freeman office. She is now of Chicago. Mrs. Willis F. Hopkins and little Miss Dorothy Campbell will leave on the 11th for Seattle, Wash., to visit Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins, and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. Hopkins and Tina B. Jalap will accompany them as far as St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lancaster gave a dinner on last Wednesday at their residence, 1532 West Kentucky street, in honor of Mrs. Hopkins and Tina B. Jalap, and under, of Chicago. Those present were Mrs. Lucy Clark and Mrs. Belle Woodard. Mr. Wm. H. Taylor was also present and the guests were highly entertained by his classical and popular selections on the piano. HASTE BRINGS HEART FAILURE. While hurrying to escape the thunder storm last Sunday evening, Mrs. Alice B. James, colored, sixty-five years old, 2118 Elliott street, was selzed with an attack of heart failure and fell unconscious at the scene. A coroner died a short time later, Owen Durham, who investigated, said that death was due to heart failure. C. M. E. CHURCH The pastor has returned from the district conference and will preach at the regular time Sunday. Communion at 11 a.m. A number of ladies are in a contest to be held the third Sunday—the one to be given a handsome half morocco bound book on the Titanic The one raising the next highest amount will be given the 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, non-irritant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaughn Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Hadley Bros. Pharmacy; Robt. P. Blodan, James H. Hoe, Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. --- book in cloth binding. We hope all of our friends will help. A PLEASANT HOUSE PARTY AT GREENCASTLE, IND. Special to THE FREEMAN A pleasant house party was given by A. Paul W. Cain, of this city on June 30th at the home of his parents, Mr. and M. Paul W. Cain, of Chestnut street. A bunch of friends from the city added gayty to the occasion. Among these were: Dr. and Mrs. E. N. Perkins, Miss Martha Ellen Steele, Miss Myrtle Ellen Steele, Miss Laurie and Mr. G. S. Simmons. Others Mr. J. Frank Turner, of Mt. Vernon, O., and Mr. Andrew Pittman, of Greencastle, the home where they enjoyed a splendid dinner, and in sight seeing about the city. 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 housewife will become interested in. We call them "calls 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 call 25 yrs old, and a special call and see W. A. Kersey, at the office, at 5:30 p. m. 220 West Vermont street. COMING! COMING! COMING! Richard B. Harrison, the Greatest Reader of the Race, Will Be Presented by MADAME D. DEANE W. BEAU-CLAIRE. At Allen Chapel on Wednesday night, July 10, Madame D. Deane W. Beaurecane (known as Indiana's Madame Walker) is present in Indiana's lovers Richard B. Harrison, the greatest dramatic reader and impersonator in the race. He is a finished artist. Not only has he is a great talent, but he is thoroughly trained. Perhaps Mr. Harrison's great versatility impresses his audience as much as anything else, as it is a rare and powerful gift, ranging from the "Merchant of Venice" to "When Malindy Sings," and xcel in each number, holding his audience fascinated and spellbound from start to finish. The whole country is universal in its praise of this great artist's work. Hear what the best says of him: Richard B. Harrison, an exclusive clubs in this city, ranks with the best. If there were no other star, the appearance of Harrison alone would insure the success of an entertainment." "In a program ranging from "Julius Caesar" to "When Malindy Singes," he did more toward the solution of the vexed problem of the natural talent trained by the reading of a barrel of parchments. His performance indicates clearly that the salvation of the race lies in intelligent development of natural talent." — John H. McCarthy, *Hear what the East says of him:* attached the East says of him: "Mr. Harrison is the best reader doubts the most finished is without doubts in America."—The Philadelphia Tribune. "Mr. Harrison is the best reader Boston has ever heard."—The Boston Guardian. Hear what the greatest city in the world says about him: "One of the best readers, black or white in America." - The Indianapolis Freeman. Hear what others say: "I am willing to leave the dramatic future of the Negro race to Richard B. Harrison."—Frederick Douglas. "Mr. Harrison has no equal as a reader of the Negro literature as Lawrence Dunbar." "Mr. Harrison, as a reader, has been my greatest inspiration."—Dasy Deane Walker. Educators will finally realize that elocation is one of the fundamental subjects and should rank with the three R's. To be an educator, you must set, whether the life be public or private; whether it be advance sales as a business man or to please socially as a conversationalist. Whatever the station or profession in life, one must talk, and the more you know about or herself the more does one accomplish. No one who appreciates the classics can afford to miss hearing this artist. He is a master of discrimination at the theaters all the world could hold to cite and support the wonderful talent in our own race, the best of which usually comes to us for the mere pittance of a class. He is a master of single evening to the white manager (who wants neither our money nor our presence) we could help six different churches in our city, and we own our race, possessing such ability as Madame A. Hackley, prima doma; Clarence C. White, violinist; Richard Harrison, reader; J. Volkner, myglass, tenor; Dayse Deane Walker, imprimatur, tenor; Madame A. Hackley. especially do the progressive members of the race owe support and encouragement to all that helps build the race. Let no school boy or girl who some day expects to appear on the commencement program or enter an oratorical contest, fail to hear r. Harrison. Let no Beaucaire, herself a reader of national reputation, presents this artist and joyfully acknowledges his her teacher. Re-read Wednesday night, July 10, at Allen Chapel. DALLAS. TEXAS. Masonic Grand Lodge Meeting—Improvement of the Homes—Comers and Goers—William McDonald, the Texas Ideal Public Man. Special to THE FREEMAN. Father Time awaits no one these days, so it's best to be up and about your own business. You must be the members of the race to note the large number of our people who are daily engaged in repairing and improving their homes in the city. It shows a marked improvement and helps to increase the quality of life in the latest, thing that is being overdone by many in and around Dallas. . .Just put your eyes on this later: Truth crushed to earth will rise again. The R. A. union is enjoying the distinction of the metropolis being the most prompt in the city when it comes to carrying out a promise with the public and being on time for business or the construction of the Smith and Biddle Taylor are the pace-setters in the city. Keep up, boys, if you can. Dear old Dallas is leading when it comes to pleasure stunts. . .The public schools are THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. KANSAS CITY, MO. Hotel News as It Applies to the Colored Waiters—Negro Garcons Discharged. By George W. Fields Special to THE FREEMAN The Kansas City Post of Sunday morning had the following: The Negro waiters at the Hotel Baltimore were replaced at midnight last Saturday night by white men, brought here from Chicago. The manager of this Frank J. Dean, president of the Baltimore Hotel Company, has contemplated the change because he believed public sentiment favored it. Two weeks ago he decided upon it definitely. A. B. Hatton, subsequently appointed, was sent to Chicago to investigate the possibility of using white service, and while there hired 100 members of the Geneva society, a Swiss waiters' union. They were at Kansas City at 11 o'clock Saturday night at the Hotel Baytimore pay roll at midnight. The Negroes, employed at waiters at the Baltimore, did not know they were to be discharged until Dean called them up at midnight and told them they could go. The waiters, who had acquired fortunes in tips, Max Garrett, head waiter in the Grill room, is credited with a fortune of 25,000 years' service at the Midland and the Baytimore apartment buildings near Tenth street and Troost avenue. Several other Negro waiters are large owners of real estate in the City, and have accumulated enough to live in ease the remainder of their lives. The change from Negro to white service follows a general change in the manner of service in Kansas City cafes. The first cafes in the Main street was the first cafe in Kansas to be white men as waiters, excepting only the clubs. Arthur Chapman visited St. Louis cafes ago and imported a corps of experienced waiters. A few months ago the Sexton and Densmore cafes changed from Negro waiters to white women, and with the passing of many Negroes, all the first-class cafes have Negroes either with white men or women. CHAMPAIGN. ILL. Knights of the World Organized Society and General News. (By Z. L. Breedlove.) ... Miss May May Jones was tercedor in Paxton Sunday, June 30 ... Miss Jackson enttained the Juvenile Phelatla in games played at her home. Games were played and were served. An enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. Ambrys Beechen, catcher Athlete baseball team, who was struck and killed in the baseball contest between Davenport Champaign, is improving nicely. The Freeman is on sale at 199 North Cham- paign, Campaign, II, by Z. L. Brewlove. Your team is Mrs. Mrs. Patty森 Mr. and Mr. Zoe HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT HENDERSON, KY. Social, Personal and General News. (By LaVetta Jones, 631 Sixth Street.) A lawn social was given July 2 at the residence of Mrs. Maria Carr for the benefit of the colored Y. M. C. A....A moonlight party was given by the Ladies at the residence of Mrs. K. C. Blackburn and Alves entertained a number of her friends at her residence on Lake street Thursday afternoon, July 4....Prof. and Mrs. Thomas and children, Mrs. Cecelia Yildir and Mrs. Frances Ellen Harper Home in the city the guests of Rev. and P. H. Kennedy....Miss Verbal Watkins, of Evansville, was in the city Sunday....Mrs. Mattie Jackson, founder and presider of the Frances Ellen Harper Home in the city the guests of Rev. and P. H. Kennedy....Miss Verbal Watkins, of Evansville, was in the city Sunday....Mrs. Virginia Raines, a nurse, both worker, also addressed the women. Both workers from Louisville and are interested in the workers' girls....Messes Jack Riele, Chester Jones and Mrs. Margaret Butler, of Evansville, spent Sunday in this city. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Davee, of Rome, parents, Rev. and P. H. McKinley, their parents, Rev. and P. H. McKinley....Miss Mattie O'Neal, daughter of Dr. June 27. Her remains were carried to June 10. Her interment....Rev. W. J. M. Price is out. Rev. J. Francis Wilson preached at the First Baptist Church Sunday. William J. Smith Appointed Delegate to National Negro Educational Congress Special to THE FREEMAN. Carmil (III). Special to The Freeman. Hon. William J. Smith, lawyer and pension attorney, has been appointed by Chas. S. Deneen, Governor of the State of Illinois, as delegate to the National Negro Educational Congress, to be held at St. Paul, Mo., July 15 to 19, 1912. Mr. Smith has appointed a law office in Evansville, Ind., and is practicing his profession in that city BUFFALO, N. Y. Special to the Freeman One of the greatest events in the history of Buffalo was the laying of the cornerstone of the new Cathedral, which was built in His Eminence Cardinal Farley was present. There are over 000 Catholic men in the parade. The St. Augustine Club of fifty men and a fine band took a prominent part. We were invited to pay our president being invited to be present on the review stand with the prelates of our church. The Freeman for sale in Durham, N.C. by Claiborne White, 118 Cora street BUSINESS LOCALS. The Freeman at Greenville, Miss., can be found at S. R. Hodges' barber shop, 505 Main street. The Freeman in Montgomery, Ala., by Happy Jim Turner, 11 Coosa street. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bldoua's Drug Store. When in Champaign Ill. stop at O. E. Keen's Cafe, 77 East Main street. Meals, 15, 20 and 25 cents. Your patronage is solicited. First-class barbers wanted at the 200 Century Barber Shop, re-opened at the old stand, 329 Indiana avenue. Hotel in connection. H. K. Graham, proprietor. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents (stamp) Has cursed others; will deliver to Address P. B. Bloadau, drug-indianapolis, Ind. THE WILKERSON HOTEL. Phone New 4687. European plan cafe in connection. Special rates to guests stopping on service. Please in our motto: Goo service, moderate prices. H. F. Wilkerson, prop, 818 N. Senate Ave. HAAG BROS. Dealers in Hardware, Paints, Glass and Tools, 547 Indiana avenue. FOR SALE. Furnished house, 18 rooms with bath. In- dianapolis, Ind. Dryer, Dry22] Indiana Ave, Indian- apolis, Ind. MARRY! Hundreds of colored men and women willing. Information free. Write today. American Directory Company, N1, Dallas, Texas. TRUSSES TRUSSES—R. W. Magee & Co., 425 Mase trusse. Trusses and foot braces a specialty. Williams' Shaving Soap yields a rich, cream-like lather. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn. will sometimes make a man rich: the great mass of people acquire a competence by so living that part of their income is transferred to their capital. A growing savings account with this Strong Company offers the best known means for bringing about this much desired result. Better get it started today. THE PIPE SHOP! O. G. KLUGEL Formerly at 450 Indiana Ave. now at 204 Indiana Ave. Full line of Cigars, Tobacco and Pipes. Pipe Repairing a Specialty. WANTED! To hear from one hundred respectable colored families who desire to settle in British Columbia, where I have four hundred acres of rich, black, loam garden land, all cleared, which I will sub-divide into five acre blocks, build good, comfortable homes of two to ten rooms, barns, sheds, etc. This property is near Vancouver railway, electric lines pass through it; water, transportation; close to churches, schools and postoffice. Located on the best salmon fishing stream in the world; an abundance of game, wild duck, pheasant, quail, deer, etc. The section around is well populated and very rich and valuable. Maps with plans, etc. ready Aug. 15. Be prepared to make your selection upon receipt of same, for the number of these blocks is limited. A very small cash payment will be required, balance to run five years. For full particulars, etc., write me at once. Address Andrew J. Napier, Real Estate Dealer. ELECTRIC STOCKINGS, TRUSSES, SHOULDER BRACES, Ankle & Leg Braces, Instrument Bags, Medicine Cases, Nurses' Outfits, Invalid Rolling Chairs, Crutches, Bath Cabinets and School Inspectors' Outfits. WM. H. 'ARMSTRONG CO. Surgical Instrument Makers. 29-31 W. Maryland Street. Grand Hotel Block. Elastic Stocking Get our "Anticor" and cure your corn. Send for Booklet. Mrs. Millie Alexander Of 223 Indiana Ave. is now located at 413 Indiana Ave. where she will carry a full line of Hair Goods. She invites her many friends to call and see her. FOR HOT, TENDER, SORE And Perspiring Feet, Use EDDY'S FOOT SHAMPOO. The greatest thing out. Send 25c to EDDY, 252 9th Ave., New York City. Wanted at Once! Man or woman in every locality, $50 to $100 per month easily made in spare time organizing Camps of the United Loyal Neighbors of the world, grandest fraternal society in existence. Proud, grandest and death benefits, also pays old age and death benefits. Has military, social and business departments. Serves Loyal Neighbors *Unreme Camp*, 814 S. Seventh Street, Louisville, Ky. BENJ. GARR Manufacturer of Artificial Limbs, Deformity Braces, Leather Jacket- Trusses, Abdominal Supporters and Crutches, Art Supports for Broken Down Insteps, Workmanship and material guaranteed. We will call and take measurements when requested. 728 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Advertisements in The Freeman always bring good results. 736 Nelson Street, Vancouver B. C., Canada EVERY LADY READ THIS. Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an old course told me of a wonderful cure for Leurorhea, Displacement, Painful Periodia, Uterine and Ovarian troubles. It cured me in one month. It is a simple, harmless notion that can be prepared by any one having the recipe. I will send it FREE to every suffering sister who writes to me. I have nothing to sell. This is a case of woman in helping me. I send it FREE. *Address M. A. B. HUDSON. South Bend, Ind.* A DIAMOND RING FOR THE BRIDE OR GRADUATE 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. J. P. MULLALLY DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 MONUMENT PLACE The Ladies' Exchange A. FIRST CLASS MEALS SERVED at all time! Nestly furnished rooms for the traveling public. Also light houskeeping. 1128 N. Senate Avenue. Rooming House, 919 N. Senate Avenue. New Phone 4109. Mrs. Ida Young, Proprietress