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An Ad. in The Freeman is not an experiment, but an investment. Get the THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXV. NUMBER 33 BUSINESS LEAGUE MEET ANNUAL SESSION TO CONVENE IN CHICAGO AUGUST 20-23 ARRANGEMENTS ARE IN PERFECT FORM Many Social Functions Arranged for the Entertainment of the Distinguished Visitors—The Local League Deserves Much Credit for Labor Performed. CHICAGO, ILL. SPECIAL The well-known organization, the National Negro Business League, will hold its next annual meeting at Chicago, August 21 to 23. The Chicago League has long since extended assurance to the national body that every member of the league will provide for which it stood, and also to make for the welcome of the delegates to the city and their visiting friends. The program has been prepared with the utmost care. It stands for a variety of interests, each of which will be discussed uninterrupted by the individuals of competence and experience. The program in detail is as follows: PROGRAM. Wednesday, August 21, 10:30 a. m. At Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn Street The League called to order, Dr. George C. Hall, President, Chicago Negro Business League and Member of Executive Committee of the national organization. Prayer. Addresses of welcome: On behalf of the Chicago Negro Business League, Hen. J. Gray Locas; on behalf of the citizens of Chicago and the Chicago Association of Commerce, Mr. E. B. Butler, of Butler Brothers. Responses. Appointment of committees: (a) Credentials, (b) Resolutions, (c) Auditing. "Breeding Thoroughbred Brown Leghorn Chickens," Paul Scott, Mitchell, S. D. "Making Farming Pay," C. N. Miller, Rolling Pork, Miss.; Oliver Dickerson, Dickerson, Miss.; A. L. Caston, Shelby, Miss. "My Success as Farmer, Stock-Raiser and Thresher," W. V. Smith, Larned, Kans. "Truck Farming," Washington Reed, Wellington, Mo.; "Conducting a Thoroughbred Stock Farm," Peter L. Hensley, Mt. Sterling, Ky. Truck Gar- "Bowling Gird to Boomin for Worsome Tides," Wheat Growing, a Business Journal, W. D. Rouse, Hitchcock, Okla. "My Experience as a Cotton Buyer and Commission Merchant," Geo-Giles, Ocala, Fla. "Making Boot Blacking Pay," J. E. Morrisette, Philadelphia, Pa. "My Success as a Dealer in Railroad Ties," Telegraph Poles, Pillings, Etc. "Warren H. Davis, Great Barrington, Mass. "What I Accomplished as a Real Estate Dealer," Watt Terry, Brockton, Mass.; Lawrence H. Ferri- bee, Chicago, Ill. Addresses are each limited to twenty minutes. In the discussion to follow, speakers are limited to five minutes. Wednesday Evening Session, 8 O'clock At Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn Street. The League called to order. Prayer. The President's annual address. "The Work of Organization Society in Virginia," Major John D. Browne, producing a Wholesale Commission Business in Fruits Grains and Vegetables. William P. Crump, Phoenix, Ariz. "Managing a Motor Shine Shop," Andrew Offord, Chicago, Ill. "Managing the Bakery Wallace, Chicago, Ill. "Twenty Years' Experience as General Engineer for the United Plant company. J. Alexander Mackenzie, Chicago, Ill. "Manufacturing Hair Preparations," Mrs. Celenah, Washington, D.C. "Cigar Manufacturing." J. Andrew Williams, Tampa, Fla. Thursday Morning Session, August 22. At Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn Street The League called to order. Prayer Mass. "Developing Industrial Insurance," M. Phillips, Montgomery, Ala.; A. L. Leah Jacksonville, Fla. "Fraternal Insurance," M. Phillips, Montgomery, Ala. "The Real Estate and Insurance" Business, W. H. Jenkinsbury, Buxm, Mass. "The Heavy Moving Business," J. J. Johnson, Grand Rapids, Ind. W. H. Bell Evansville, Ind. "Chances for Success" Walter Jameson, Indianapolis, Ind. W. H. Bell Evansville, Ind. "Chances for Success" Mrs. A. L. Winn, Philadelphia, Ind. "Ten Cities the Business," Joseph L. Jones, Chicago, The Negro in the Mail Order Business" Hunter C. Haynes, New York, N. Y. The Largest Negro Manufacturing Enterprise in America Overton Chicago, Ill. "Conducting a Warehouse and Retail Coal Business," Samuel Warehouse, Indianapolis, Ind. "White Goods Manufacturer and Merchandising," H. L. Sanders, Indianapolis, Ind. "The Understaking and Livery Business," E. W. Chaundt, Lexington, Ky. Thursday Evening Session, 8 O'clock. At Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn Street "Liberia," an Opportunity for Negro Business Men," Rt. Rev. I. B. Scott, Bishop for Africa, Monrovia, Liberia. "The Publishing King, Publisher The Dallas Express," W. E. Texas, R. J. Davis, publisher Atlanta Independent, Atlanta, Ga. Address, Julius Roscago, Ill. "The Development of a National Public Service," Dr. R. H. Boyd, Nash Newspaper, Sixteen Years' Experience as a Publisher, The Bystander, John L. Thompson, "Making Printing Pay," Major R. R. Jack, D. N. Leathers, Corpus Christi, Texas; James Grocey, Dealing with a Duty, Austin, Texas. "Conducting a Dry Goods, Notions and Mining, N. L. Price, Nashville, Tenn.," P. P. Gadson, Ocala, Fla. "Conducting a Haberdashery," D. W. Crutchler, E. L. Price, Nashville, Tenn. "Merchant Tailoring," Grocery Business," T. J. Nevins, St. Louis, Mo. Friday Morning Session, August 23, 10 O'clock. At Institutional Church, 3825 Dearborn Street. The League called to order. Prayer, Music. Reports from State Negro Business. Leagues: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Florida, Mississippi, Illinois, Colorado, Virginia, Missouri, Louisiana and Kansas. Reports from Affiliated Organizations: The National Negro Bankers' Association, represented by: "How to Secure the Co-operation of the Masses as Wages at the Professional Men," L. K. Atwood, Southern Bank, Jackson. Miss.: "The Work of a Bank as an Agent in Developing the Many Interests of Bankers, Francis, Bank of Mound Bayou, Mound Bayou, Importance of Bankers Behind Honest and Faithful Servants. Thereby Securing the Confidence of the Race." W. W. Haddott, Prudential Savings Bank, Birmingham, Ala. A. M. Haddott, Prudential Bank of Mound Bayou, Helpful Relation with Their Customers". Rev. E. M. Griggs, Farmers' and Citizens' Savings Bank, Palestine, Texas. The National Negro Funeral Directors' Association. Savings Bank, Palestine, Texas. The National Negro Bar Association, Dying and Cleaning Business. Elmo E. Furey, Cambridge, Mass. "Blacksmithing and Carriage Making." S. E. Wiggins, Little Rock, KY. "Brick Contracting," Richard Cotman, St. Louis, MO. "An Employment Agency Pay." Y. M. Cole, MEXICO. "Conducting an Antisepic Barber Shop." Emery B. Williams, Las Cruces, N.Mex. Officers, 1911-1912. Booker T. Washington, President, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Charles Banks, First Vice-President, Little Rock, Ark.; S. G. Elbert, M. D. Third Vice-President, Wilmington, Del.; Terry T. Pratt, Fourth Vice-President, Baltimore, Md.; D. J. Turner, Fifth Vice-President, Baltimore, Md.; Emmett Scott, Corresponding Secretary, Tuskegee Institute, Ala.; Gilbert C. Harris, Treasurer, Boston, Mass.; F. H. Gilbert, Registrar, Brooklyn, N. Y.; R. C. Houston, Assistant Registrar, Fort Worth, Texas; Cyrus Field Adams, Transportation Agent, Washington, William H. Davis, Official Stenographer, Washington, C. Laiing Williams, Compiler, Chicago, Ill. Executive Committee. J. C. Napler, Chairman, Washington, D. C. S. Courtney, M. D. B. Boston, Mass.; W. T. Andrews, M. D. Boston, Mass.; I. N. Inilapanlahos, Ind.; J. B. Bell, Houston, Tex. J. C. Jackson, Lexington, Ky.; M. J. M. Lewey, Lansacola, Fla. R. M. New Orleans, M. D. Cleveland, Ark.; T. H. A. Jones, Little Rock, Ark.; T. H. A. Memphis, Tenn.; George C. Hall, M. D. Chica, Little Rock, Muskegue, Okla.; W. Gordon, St. Louis, Mo. Officers of Chicago Negro Business League. Dr. George C. Hall; President, 3102 State street; George P. Smith; Treasurer; William D. Neighbors; Secretary, 2728 Wabash ave. Neighbors; Committee on Homes, 3330 State street. League Headquarters during the sessions will be at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, 3330 South State street. Deliveries will be their mail addressed to the Headquarters. CAPE MAY, N. J. SPECIAL TO THE FREEMAN List of guests at Hotel Dale during week of August 10, 1912: Philadelphia, Pa.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carney, Mr. William Purnell, Mr. and Mrs. Cory Beecham, Mrs. Norman Jones, Miss Corrine Beecham, Mrs. W. A. Johnson, Mr. P. L. Wood, Mr. Thompson Harmon, Mrs. John B. Morris, Dr. Agnes P. Berry, Mrs. Charles B. Wilson, Mr. Sterling Rex, Mrs. Bert Williams, wife of famous comedian, also paid a week-end visit. Washington, D. C.-George George W. Cook and George W. Cook, Jr. wife and son of Prof. George W. Cook, of Howard University, his sister, Miss Susan B. Cook) Mrs. Daniel Murray, Mrs. E. Moore, wife and son of Mr. Daniel Murray, Assistant Librarian of the Library of Congress, and also Mrs. L. E. Truatt, a very successful business woman. Y. Y.-Hon. James H. Anderson, editor of the Amsterdam News, paid a week-end visit; Mrs. J. E. Lowe and little daughter; Mrs. Hawthorne Mrs. Moore, Miss Hill; Philadelphia, MD.-Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nicholas and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Venable, Mr. W. D. Rich, Roland Park, Md. Boston, Mass.—Mme, Parrish (seems well pleased), Mr. S. Dash. Atlantic City, N. J.—Mr. A. Gordon Wilkinson, Mr. E. H. Brown. French Lick, Ind.—Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Roy, Mrs. James Cook. Wholesboro, N. J.—Mr. S. Lofton, Mr. McLain Lofton. Pawtucket, R. I.—Mr. Oliver J. Taylor. Coasties, Pa.—Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Bryan. Va.—Mr. William Miller, of Miller Hotel. Wilson, N. C Mr. S. H. Vick and little son MERIDIAN. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN Mrs. P. D. Jones, of Hattiesburg, Miss, has been visiting Meridian the past week. She left for her home on August 13. Come again. Miss Jones; we welcome you...Mrs. Jones. Miss Jones; we welcome you...Mrs. Jones. Many friends and relatives. We welcome Mrs. Butler. We wish her a pleasant stay. ...Rev. M. Alexander, who has been out in Arkansas for several days, has returned to the city, and filled his pupit at the First Baptist Church Sunday, August 11. Rev. Armstrong, of Jackson, Miss, who has been in Georgia, filled the pupit at El Bethel Baptist Church Sunday, August 11. Quite a good crowd was out to hear him...Early brook left on August 10. New York, to be visited by Mrs. Merry, who will visit him while in the North. ...Ernest Breck left on August 10 down the M. & O. road, to be gone about a month or more. Mrs. Mary Rushing left on August 13 for Los Angeles, Cal., to be gone about a month or more. Mrs. Perley left on August 4 for Ellisville, Miss, to visit friends, to be gone about two weeks. ...John Dunlap was found dead at his home on St. Luke street on August 10, the jury decided that he was unaccounted for unknown parties. The body was turned over INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 1912 I MEAN TO ROB THE NEGRO OF HIS RIGHTS TO APPEASE THE SOUTHERN WHITE VOTE— IT'S A MATTER OF BARTER AND TRADE, AND ANY BODY WHO OPPoses POLICY IS AFOE IS THAT PROGRESSION? NEGRO ROUSER BULL MOOSE PLATFORM So Says the Boss of the Herd. to Strayhorn, Berry & Co., undertakers, for burial, which was made in the City Cemetery...Rev. W. M. McMorris was a visitor to Meridian on August 8. Church, Sunday, at 11 a. derson, the pastor, pree At 3 p. m. communion, m. B. Y. P. U. convene Forty Athletes Compete in Exciting Events Between five and six hundred people from all parts of the city witnessed the track and field meet Thursday of last week at Northwestern ball park. The team, the Guild, the Guild prompted by the success of this event, has already begun arrangements for a 1913 meet, and it is expected to be annual affair. The several competing teams received the top honors in the team and on being introduced each captain got an ovation from the grand stand. The Y. M. C. A. team carried off the honors of winning the meet. Medals were presented to the individual winners and on being introduced each captain showing made by the Guild team. Much credit is bestowed upon him for his dilligent efforts toward making the meet itself a success. His exhibition in the hammer throw was remarkable. He hurled with 160 points againstators a better opportunity to appreciate Cable's flings, two other athletes threw the hammer. They fell many feet behind his mark. About forty athletes competed in the Canable judges, representing products of different colleges and universities were on the field and track. They were: Rev. Herod, Prof. Edwin Stokes, Dr. A. H. Wilson, T. W. Taylor, secretary of the Y. M. C. Hays assistant secretary of the Y. M. C. The following are the point winners: 120-yard—1st, Cable, F. G.; 2nd, Floyd, "Y"; 3rd, Butler, F. G. 100-yard dash—1st, Cable, F. G.; 2nd, Gullion, E. S.; 3rd, T. King. One mile—1st, Edwards, E. S.; 2nd, Milliken, F. G.; 3rd, Daniels, "Y." Shot put—1st, Floyd, "Y"; 2nd, Weaver, M.; 3rd, T. King, "Y." 220-yard dash—1st, Gullion, E. S.; 2nd, Cable, F. G.; 3rd, Gilmer, "Y." Running broad jump—1st, Cable, F. G.; 2nd, T. King, "Y"; 3rd, Floyd, "Y." 50-yard dash—1st, Gilmer, "Y"; 2nd, Chester Jackson, F. G.; 3rd, T. King, "Y." Standing broad jump—1st, Gilmer, "Y"; 2nd, Floyd, "Y"; 3rd, Cable, F. G. Running high jump—1st, T. King, "Y"; 2nd, Butler, F. G.; 3rd, Cable, F. G., and Floyd, "Y," tied, 440 yard dash—1st, Gullion, E. S.; 2nd, Gilmer, "Y"; 3rd, Butler, F. G. The following are the three highest individual point winners: Cable, 19%; Gilmer, 14; Gullion, 13. Gilmer wins the all-around medal. The team wins were: Y. M. C. A. 38%; Fletcher Guild, 30%; Eastern Stags 18; Marlons (Marion, Ind.); 3; Boys Club (Norwood); 0; East End Boys Club. 0. CORAOPOLIS, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mr. Arthur Winston, of Howard street, who has been sick, is much improved and able to be out again....At the New Hope Baptist Church, Sunday, at 11 a. m., Rev. D. H. Henderson, the pastor, preached an aled sermon. At 3 p. m., communion was served. At 6 p. m., convention was held. Douglas, who was delegated Philadelphia, Pa. his report. He was elected secretary of the B. Y. P. U. of western Pennsylvania. Rev. Henderson will leave for Michigan during the week to visit his family. The team will be delegated to secretary Y. M. C. A. baseball team Saturday, Score, 8 to 4. Batteries, Hammett and Stout, Jones and Snowden; ampire, John Chandler. ...The Misses Douglas, of Hazel street, were delegated to secretary day. ...Mr. James Hall, of Seventh avenue, is sick, but is improving. ...Mr. Alfred Sutton, of Vine street, left Saturday for Jackson, Ohio, where he has accepted a position. ...Joseph Smith and Mrs. John White left the week for Brookville, Pa., to work. SOUTH BEND (IND.) NEWS Special to THE FREEMAN Since the opening of the Dunbar Club at 118 South Michigan street, it has been a favorite place for the ladies to entertain friends and guests. The club has a membership of about seventy-five. Mrs. C. Clay and Mrs. B. Clay have been a member in honor of Mrs. Bessie Edline, of Indianapolis... Mrs. Leroy Gloe entertained sixteen ladies at the Dunbar Club on Saturday evening, August 10, and it was one of the prettiest nights of the year. The answer was given by Mrs. Abbrooks, Mrs. Cora Ash and Miss Lucy Wright in honor of Mrs. Alice Scott, of Detroit, Mich. Thirty ladies were their guests at the Dunbar Club... Mrs Belle Johnson is much better at the writing than Mrs. Sir Knight C. Mathews and Sir Knights Wade Coaker and Barton will leave on August 18 for Terre Haute to attend the Grand Commandery. On Labor Day, September 2, the club will be open at LaSalle Hall, East Washington avenue. For The Freeman, call 'phone 2583 Bell. TERRE HAUTE, IND. Special to The Freeman Mrs. Virginia Wadlington left for Chicago Monday, August 12, because of the illness and death of her mother, who lived at Twenty-third street and Seabury's avenue. She has been very attentive to her mother, and remained with Wadlington's sister, Mrs. Lora Fowler, of Chicago, has also returned to her home with her two daughters, Mabel and Maggie. They have been staying with their granparents and they will remain with their mother in Chicago. EVANSVILLE, IND., HAPPENINGS. Don't forget the Grand boat excursion given by the Independent Drill Club, on August 22....The Panama Club carried a boat to the Cannon, on Monday....The conference was held at Bland Avenue church, at which delegates from all over the State were in attendance, the Sir Knights and daughters of their sir, the Marry East park. The S. M. T. gave a trolley ride last Wednesday night....Mrs. Harriet Brooks, of Mulberry street, the Marry East park, allows is able to be up after being ill for about two weeks....Messrs. Walter Mundy and London Murphy have returned to the Marry East park, a picnic held at Barnett's grove leaf the Day, August 15....Next week the United Brethren of Friendship will hold their visit to the city of Evansville....Mrs. Susie McKinley returned from a short trip to Paducah, Ky. NEGROES WELCOMED NOMINATION OF TAFT AND SHERMAN RATIFIED BY G. O. P. A MOST · DELIGHTFUL INNOVATION. Prominent Colored and White Republicans Listen to President Taft's Speech of Acceptance and Enjoy Hospitality on Equal Terms. By. R. W. Thompson. WASHINGTON, D. C., August 14—“Notification Day” at the White House will long remain a red-letter day in the history of the nation, not only because of the Taft, accepting the nomination of the Republican party, and the classic deliverance of Senator Root, announcing the present or executive as the choice of the Chicago office, and the identification of the extremely cordial welcome extended by the President and Mrs. Taft to the prominent colored men who came as members of the identification committee, as heads of bureaucracy, and as leaders of the party in their respective localities. These gentlemen attended by invitation, and there was absorbed by the great East Room where the notification ceremonies were held, or at the luncheon given by President and Mrs. Taft, which effect harmony and good fellowship. There were Cabinet officers, Senators, Representatives and distinguished white men exchanging pleasant and partaking of an elegant repast from the same table with prominent colored men. The occasion was, indeed, a grand one, and the liberality of the President and his gracious wife has been commented on in favorable terms from more than one source, not heretofore any to friendly correspondence, more the race and the nation are having opportunities for seeing the President in his true light, as a high-toned, broad-eyed and patriotic, American, and viewed from the outside, is showing to decided advantage. He is growing in strength day by day by the masses, and gaining ground with the coming to know him for, what he really is. Among the colored men in attendance as guests of President and Mrs. Taft, on this memorable occasion were: J. C. Napier, Register of the Treasury; William H. Lewis, Assistant Attorney General; Ralph W. Tyler, Auditor for the Navy Department; Whitefield McKinlay, Collector of Customs for the port of Georgetown, D. C.; Cyrus Field Adams, Assistant Register of the Treasury; W. D. Johnson, of Kentucky, special agent of the Agricultural Department; W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington Bee; Ex-Governor P. B. S. Pinchback, of the Internal Revenue Service, New York City; Thomas L. Grant, of South Carolina, and M. B. Morton, of Georgia. Quite a number of other colored men of note in various sections of the country received invitations, but were unable to be present. Ratifying Nomination of Taft and Sherman The colored citizens residing at the Nation's capital held a rousing meeting Monday evening at True Reformers' Hall to ratify the nomination of William Howard Taft and James S. Sherman, as President of the United States. The meeting was held over the weekend of the National Civil and Political League and Rev. S. L. Corrothers, president of the league, presided, and sounded an enthusiastic note in indorsement of the concrete achievements of the present administration and lauded its generous treatment of dresses were delivered by distinguished Republicans, as follows: "The Republican Party and the Future of the Negro, Congressman W. A. Roddenberry, and the Identity, J. C. Napier, Register of the Treasury; "President Taff's Attitude Toward the Negro," Senator P. J. McCumber, of North Dakota. "The Identity follows: "The Duty of the Negro Press," W. Calvin Chase, editor of the Washington Bee; "Progress Made and to Be Made," Henry L. McCumber, editor of the House of Docs; "Clvic Training," Prof. M. Grant, director of the Washington public schools; "Our Legal Rights," Lawyer J. H. Stewart; "Ross, pastor Metropolitan," Rev. M. E. Church; "True Loyalty," Chipin Brown, District of Columbia's member of the Republican national committee. "The Commitments was headed by Dr. S. L. Corrothers. The audience was large and the speakers were frequently interrupted by hearty applause. Extracts from President Taff's address of the audience were presented to each person in the audience as a souvenir of the occasion. Activities of the Business League The local branch of the National Negro Business League elected a group of 15 members, evenings, the Chicago convention of the National Negro Business League, which opened Wednesday, August 21. Dr. Julia P. H. Coleman, president of the Hair-Vim Chem Education will attend a convention on "Manufacturing Hair Preparations." R. W. Thompson is to address the meeting of the National Negro Press Association, Helpful and High-Class News. Interest to the Race Find Admission to the Negro Newspapers of the United States". Dr. W. H. Davis, official stenographer, will, as usual, "take down" the newspaper on the issue of the league. J. C. Napier will preside over the deliberations of the executive committee. A determined effort will be made by the Washington delegation to have the next delegate to play the league field in this city. The delegates will play the league field. Day, August 19, at 3:40 p. m., in time to reach Harrisburg, Pa., to join the New York party, which has chartered a special league in Chicago. Special rates are offered to a party of ten or more going from here. Going to the B. M. C. The committee on transportation of delegates to the B. M. C., meeting at Atlanta, Ga., September 9 to 14, has issued a special stating that the Odd Fellows' Special status consisting of a baggage car, day coaches, sleeper car, car, will leave Washington at 7 o'clock p. m. on Saturday, September 7, over the Southern Railway. All delegates to the Atlanta, Ga., the Grand Household, the Grand Staff, the Grand Patriarchiles and friends living in the East Side are invited to join the party and travel to Atlanta on the Odd Fellows' Special. The round-trip rate from Washington to Atlanta will be $20.20, the price to delegates being the same. Ample accommodations are assured. The committee on transportation is made up of William L. Houston, chairman, W. J. Abrams, W. C. Evans, J. N. Goins and Samuel W. Watson. Delegates will be shown to buy translations in territories where hotel rates portation to Washington, and here purchase the round-trip ticket to Atlanta. The News in a Nutshell. Mr. Hugh E. Macbeth, editor of the Baltimore Times, was in the city Sunday on business connected with his thriving country over as an ardent follower of The Lord Rovert, Mr. Macbeth was unable to attend the "Bull Moose" convention at Chicago, because of a pressing political engagement on business presence in New York City necessary to the success Mr. Macbeth says there will be som interesting developments soon. The preparations for the Emancipation Conference continue and Prof. Jesse Lawson, chairman of the conference, says the outlook for a big celebration is of a most promising character. Prof. H. T. Kealing, of the Western University, Quindaro, Kansas, has been selected to attend the day, and the monster mass meeting and Convention Hall on Sunday will be addressed by Mr. Oswald Garrison Villard, editor of the New York Evening Post and the New York Times, William Lloyd Garrison, Mrs. Mary Chu, chairman of the committee in charge of the Congress of Women; Prof. D. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va., will look after the biological Congress; Rev. J. Milton Waldron, chairman of the committee on Interdenominational Religious Conference. The parade and display will be in charge of J. Clay Smith. Judge Robert H. Terrell, chairman of the executive committee and Edward H. Lawson is executive secretary. EAST ST. LOUIS, IL Special to THE FREEMAN The Freeman can be secured at Kyle's barber shop...Mrs. Susie A. Christy, of Mounds Sity, Ili. was in the city for a few days...Mrs. Lemle Gordon, of Memphis, was in the city for a few days on Bowman avenue, Prof B. F. Bowman, of calculating among his friends in Ohio, to Mr. Simms, of Detroit, Mich. is in the city visiting friends...Mrs. Eubanks and children have returned from Breeze, Ili. Miss Rosie and her friends have returned through Indiana. Rev. Scott, former pastor of St. John's Church, was in the city...The Ancient Knights and Daughters of Africa are holding their convention this week...Dr. Baldwin will visit Kyle's Park last Sunday. The same teams will play next Sunday in Brooklyn...Dr. Baldwin was in St. Louis attending the convention of the Ancient Knights and Daughter of Milwaukee, is in the city. The K. K. will give their annual picnic August 22. When you entertain or have visitors in your home, call up James spent 2137L. Mrs. Mollie and James spent Kirkwood, Mo. 2 KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL General Baptist Association Welcome —President Hathaway, of K. N. I. I., Resigned—Central Kentucky Negro Chautauqua in Session—Prof. Buck- hanon to Head K. N. I. I.—The Re- opening of the Corinthian Baptist Church. (By Hardin Tolbert, at People Pharmacy. Both Phones 666. Box 233.) Frankfort (Ky. Special) The church members and friends of this city have united together and extended an invitation to all of the friends and visitors who desire to come to our beautiful city on the banks of the Kentucky and accommodation to extend to all visitors to make visit pleasant while in the city. If you have never been here this is your opportunity. Bring your cuts in order to make a demonstration to the world that you might encourage others to is so much need among our people. A up the great religious field of life, which hint to those who are appointed in the surburbs of the city, don't get worried be before you attend church out there. Be wise and take the warning. * * * * * The Central Kentucky Negro Chautauqua owned its great educational and industrial with some of the most prominent doctors, lawyers, ministers, farmers and business men and women of the state present. Many influential visitors from other states have come to the aid of men to the success of the chautauqua. The The Cynthiantha band will furnish the music for the occasion. There will be a special parade each day for the exhibit of things at the fair grounds. A large number of Franklin people will be present. . . . Prof. J. S. Hathaway, who was twice called as president of the Kentucky Normal Institute, presented his resignation to board, board trustees, and the board highly recommended his valuable service. Prof. Hathaway is a graduate of Bera College, of which college he received the degree of A. B. He graduated from the National Medical College at Louisville. He received the distinction of being a member of the faculty of Bea College. Bea College was ever so honored. The Louisville Herald highly recommended Prof. Hathaway's ability and character, as did many Wesleyan founding papers. The charge against President Hathaway's character was not proven, and it was supported many to be the result of politics. President Hathaway in 1902 secured the School of the name of State Normal School in Louisville. Industrious Institute, and by which meant established an industrial department, and through his push and vim he got an appropriation for a farm and was among the first to receive legislature and ask for an appropriation indebtedness of the institute and for improvements. He went before the last legislature and with time assistant of many of the students he received $17,000 for the school. He originated a department and built a $5,000 girls' dormitory. Last fall he built a stone wall fence with concrete finishing and a gravel walk. Prof. Hathaway has a host of friends who will feel the lost of him in the head of the highest position in the gift of the Negroes of Kentucky. . . . The reopening of the *Corinthian Baptist Church*, of which Rev. E. J. Jackson is rector, through the long and toilsome leadership of Mrs. Minnie B. Jackson and many associate faithful workers to raise the climax was finally reached on last Sunday, when the doors of the church were thrown open for inspection. The magnificent appearance of the remodeled church quite a surprise to their many visitors kept it this way, to participate in the glorious and unique this edifice, and at this writing it is the most picturesque church in the city, and the high quality of loyal supporters in keep it this way, or better. The following redisplayed: Chorus, united choir; scripture; J. H. Burns; vocal solo, Miss A. C. Jones; address, Rev. T. A. Thompson; violin solo, Miss E. Dockery; address, Rev W. D. Slivey and Dr. E. E. Underwood; harp; Robinson and A. E. Jackson; address, Rev B. Robinson; instrumental solo, Miss M. P. Macdonald; closing remarks by Rev. Jackson; benediction, Rev W. T. Slivey. The last meeting of the board of trustees of the Kentucky Normal Industrial Institute elected the following: Prof W. Buckhon, of the A. Y. and M. Colle. W. Normal, Ala. as president; E. E. Reed, Iesel, L. Jones, steward and teacher. Prof. Buchon is president of the A. and M. College at the present writing. --- Dr. W. M. Jackson spent a few hours in the city en route from Lawrenceburg. Dr. Jackson is editor of the Lexington Weekly News. . . . We are glad to welcome the following teachers back home after taking a course at the Hampton Summer School: Misses W. A. Scott, M. Gray and Mrs. T. Anderson. Mrs. E. G. Davis is making a splendid canvass in securing money for a Society for the offless Children, under the uspaces of the Union Benevolent Society. Mrs. Tibatha Anderson, a delegate to the National Federation of Colored Women, took advantage of her trip and attended the Hampton Institute Summer School and the University of the Economic of the Negro Race, pottery, harness making and completing a course in cooking. Mrs. Anderson is a graduate of the State University at Louisville and for several years she has been busily engaged in teaching and has held many honorable positions. She was one of the honorable ones while at the Hampton Summer School to be chosen as a teacher in the school. She has gotten an appropriation of $100 for the Lexington Orphans Home, of which we are all so proud. Such valuable servants as Mrs. Anderson and others would make the condition of our race much better. . . . Mrs. G. D. Branner, of Georgetown, passed through the city en route to Pe- wee Valley. Mr. F. J. Dotson, of Chicago, who has been the guest of the city for a few weeks, left for French Lick Springs. Prof. Wm. H. Mayo left for Paducah to attend the Mascone Lodge. The Underwood First Baptist Church Club gave a festival at the residence of Mrs. Grant, on Clinton street. A large crowd was in attendance and everything was served up to date and from the very best domestic science cooks with practical experience. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Miller are happy over the addition to their family of a fine son, who was given the name of Master N. H. Millet. Mr. and Mr. Miller have been married several years and are full of joy over the arrival of a son, as is his grandmother. Mrs. Augustus Boyd and Mrs. Fannie Mitchell spent a day in Louisville. Mrs. James Ray has returned from Somerset after a few weeks visit with her parents in the Queen City of the Mountains. --- Mrs. Mary W. Taylor passed through the city this week en route from the National Federation of Colored Women's Clubs at Hampton, Va. Miss Marie Parker, of Lexington, is visiting Miss Carrier Porter. Mrs. C. Graham was the hostess of the First Bank Museum Club on the coresidence on Holm street. The house was very beautifully decorated, which ex- pressed a welcome to a host of willing co-workers for the great religious cause, of which few partake. Mrs. Henry Beavery, with that graceful and sweet manner, artistically assisted in serving the three course menu, which all can present enjoyed. Miss Estela Thompson is visiting with Miss Marie Johnson. Mr. Rolla Glenn has returned from a pleasant visit in Boston. Mr. P. W. Williams was appointed by the National Negro Headquarters at Washington, D.C., to organize Negro Democrat clubs all over the state. The Roosevelt Negro followers are willing to go up or down with the Bull Macaque. The Negro Democrat clubs are sure of their ground this fall and have not re-organized as yet. The Negro Taft clubs are so rejoiced over the steam roller methods at Chicago and throughout the states that they haven't had time to meet and straiten out their campaign departments. Misses T. Peary, R. Jewett, B. T. Harvey, J. Johnson have returned from Anison, Ala., where they have been waiting on the Kentucky military officers. Mr. Fred Allen and Miss Marie Barty spent Sunday in Gratz, Ky., visiting Mr. Allen's parents. Mrs. Nellie Smiley, of Glasgow, passed through the city en route from Cleveland, Ohio, and Georgetown, Ky. Mrs. Ellen Campbell, Miss Hattie Lee and Mr. William Jackson, of Centerville, passed through the city en route to Paducan to attend the Masonic grand lodge. Miss M. Woodson left for Cincinnati to visit her aunt, Mrs. Marie Lewis. Mr. George Hailoch, of Louisville, spent a day in the city on the week. Mrs. Sharp Steele, of Versailles, was the guest of this city this week. A large crowd attended the dance at the Odd Fellows hall Monday night. The Rodman orchestra furnished the music, and Mr. Freeman served the refreshments. . . . The readers have their eyes on the KKK. They will render judgment after their next meeting. --- Any one who desires to make a statement against the writer may do so through this column. Write it out and bring it to me with your witness and I will see that it is inserted. This is a square deal and nothing changed in it. Mr. and Mrs. William Booker arrived in the city from Cincinnati, the guests of Mrs. Booker's mother, Mrs. Bell Shelton, on Church street. A colored vaudeville made its appearance on the second floor of the $10,000 I. O. F. Hall, which is very commendable. Some very nice talent performed. This house will book many of the vaudeville shows at the Gym Theater at Lexington and the two theaters at Louisville. Mr. Luciae Taylor is manager. --- Misses Pearl Dodd and Addie B. Harris and Messrs. Charles Coleman, Ed Pleasant and G. W. Dodd, of Lawrenceburg, were the guests of Messrs. Percy and James Haydon, of this city. Mrs. M. C. Johnson, visiting nurse for the Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Louisville, spent two weeks on Normal Hill, the guest of Miss Julia S. Young, secretary of the institution. Your correspondent will be busy at the Georgetown chauataqua, writing for two daily papers at Lexington, giving a report of each day's proceedings. He will visit Lawrenceburg a few days next week and return to the General Baptist Association. --- Captain D. O. Robinson, of the Pride of Frankfort, who won first prize at the Knights of Pythias, seems to train his men out of his reach. After a victory so many of his men get appointments to assess that it leaves the company pretty bare. --- The writer had occasion to leave his business place a few moments the other day, and while he was out some deserved day, he was in several places, and derby in several place, and from the appearance they had smashed it down in the middle. But with all that Mr. C. D. Dockey, who is prominent citizen, gave writer a plan (J. B.), which he appreciates very much. The immoral art of some of the thoughtful girls and boys seems to exist in different ways. The kind and beloved mothers are very careful with their precious little girls. Many of them take the time to see where they are, and many do not. The way until it is too late. If you don't, little high and normal school students, you will be debarred from your classes. The tendency of some girls to take midnight strols, sitting around on steps until almost the break of day with young men, is not bad, but according to tentsions are not bad, but according to nature there is always a bad result. The ERNEST G. Grand Chancellor Knight At the meeting of the grand lodge last week in Terre Haute, Col. E. G. Tidrington was for the seventh time elected grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias. For the last three times he has been elected without opposition, showing his popularity and good management of the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. midnight walks o f many of the little girls who naturally attract the attention of many men when they see you out by the street. You know that it isn't what kind of men. These things think criticisms to your character. You think everything is all right. It is very wise to cut these things out now. The world has made it easier for boy and boy who thinks themselves better than the other ones. So you had better take a straight path and get in the right road. Editor Lee L. Brown, of Louisville, seems to be very despondent at these times. In a city of nearly $50,000 Negroes I know if you do your duty there you have to have you to meddle with my business. Frankie told me, else, and if you dare to make any response in the next week's issue of this paper I will show you something, old or new. I am certain that your head up any more. I am certainly your head up treachery and slander through the paper, and you had better attend to your own business, and don't let me hear another word from you, or I will show you someone who can smoke this in the Louisville News. A PATHETIC APPEAL FOR LOST RELATIVES. I take this opportunity to appeal to the sympathetic public, asking aid, if possible, toward locating my father and two sisters, one on colored paper with my relatives. My means for successfully finding my people are somewhat limited, owing to my unfortunate position, as I am a first-generation news I had of my parents in 1882, that time my oldest sister was living at St. Louis, Mo. with her uncle and aunt, Mr. Robert T. Tony dant, not recall the address. My mother is Fannie Bell Gray. I should say that was her name at that time. My other sister, Rockie Gray, was living then at St. Louis, Mo. with her uncle, Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. "Dock" and Fanny Griffin. My father, at that time, was living at Pontocot, Miss, with his mother, Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. "Dock" and Fanny Griffin. My father, at that time, was living at Pontocot, Miss, with his mother, Aunt, Mr. and Mrs. "Dock" and Fanny Griffin. My father's name is Sam Trott. I have always taken my mother's malden name, Gray. This is slight information concerning my people—it is not necessary to know more. To locate either of my sisters or my father means the finding of all my long-lost family. Any information concerning any of the above named parties will be most gratefully. FRANK GRAY. No. 8227, Box B, Dannemore, N. Y. WIFE OF DR. JOHN A. KENNEY MEDICAL DIRECTOR TUSKE GEE. DIES. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Ala.-Mrs. John A. Kenney, wife of Tuskegee Institution, John A. Kenney, wife of Tuskegee Institution, Friday, August 9, 12 from cancer of the kidney, from which she had long suffered. She endured Tuskegee life and ease her sufferings, Dr. Kenney had her spend the month of July at the Battle Creek (Mich.) Sanfarium. Not securing her husband's friends and associates in practice, Dr. Daniel H. Williams, of Chicago, and Dr. F. A. Stewart, of Nashville, her husband's friends and associates in perform an operation. Even the skill of such renowned practitioners, however, as Dr. Williams and Stewart, filled nothing against the malignant malady which had fastened itself upon her. Dr. Kenney's thousands of friends all such as are members of the National Association, of which he is secretary, will sorrow with him in his bereavement. Mr. Kenney, a member of Forest Depot, W. Va., Kenney's old hometown, Sunday afternoon August 11. COLORED FARMERS' CONGRESS. PRAIRIE VIEW, Tex.—The seventh annual session of the Colored Farmers' Congress will be held at Prairie View Normal and Industrial College, Prairie View, Tex. July 24 and 25. The following guests were registered at Hotel Dale, Cape May, N. J., during the week of July 27: Pa—Mrs. Emma Mahand, Mrs. A. Poster Sermon, Mr. Julian Meyers, Mr. Herman Grossman, Miss Mary Johnson, Mr. Joseph R. Underhill, Mr. C. W. Cross, Mr. J. B. Johnson, Mr. W. Neman J. Wright, J. B. Lowe and wife, Mr. E. W. Wright, and Mrs. J. B. Gaskins, and Mrs Wm. Lee. From New York City—Mr. and Mrs. H. McMillan, Mr. Sail and Mrs. Wm. Scott and daughter Ruth. Wm. Baltimore, Md—Mr. L. E. Toomey. From Newark, N. J.-Mrs. A. M. Lynch. From Merchantville, N. J.-Mr. I. E. Cooper and Mr. T. P. Cooper. From West Chester, Pa.—Mrs. E. B. Smothers. From Arcanum, Va.—Miss Virginia P. Seay. From Farmville, Va.-Miss Freda Anderson. From Millville, N. J.-Mr. Thomas B. Sheppard and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sheppard. TIDRINGTON, of Pythias of Indiana. order. 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Literature and information mailed upon request. E. W. DALE, Owner and Proprietor. Subscribe for The Freeman and Keep Informed. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Short Flights. The Inevitable. I like the man who faces what he must With step trimuphant and a heart of cheer, Who fights the daily battle without fear, Sees his hopes fail, yet keeps unfaltering trust That God is God; that somehow, true and just, His plans work out for mortals; not a tear Is shed when fortune, which the world holds dear. Falls from his grasp; better with love a crust Than living in dishonor; envies not Nor loses faith in man, but does his best, Nor ever murmurs at his humbler lot, But, with a smile and words of hope, gives zest To every toiler. He alone is great Who by a life heroic conquests fate. —Sarah Knowles Bolton. * * * * "Some campaign" this year. * * * * Under which emblem, brethren, the elephant, bull moose or jackass? * * * * Hon. R. L. Smith has been elected president of the Texas Negro Business League, which met July 4 at Palestine. * * * * Some very well meaning married couples have separated but once this year—with the year quite young, as yet. *** The commercial bulletins tell us the lobster market is to be unusually well stocked this year. "Broilers" will also be abundant. * * * The advantage of living in a high-class neighborhood doesn't lie so very much in what you get as in the many annoyances you avoid. * * * When a man has a "run in" with a lady fair on a love proposition, he may get over it; but, it's dollars to doughnuts, he'll never look the same. * * * Major Robert Russa Moten, commander of cadets at Hampton Institute, is frequently mistaken in New oYrk City for champion Jack Johnson. * * * At none of the twelve annual sessions held by the National Negro Business League has a single point of order been raised. This is a good record. *** In September, Dr. J. E. Shepard will open his third year at the National Religious Training School, Durham, N.C., under increasingly favorable auspices. * * * "Social justice" is the primal demand of the hour. But, who will dare to espouse it and follow it to its logical end, regardless of race, color or condition? *** The explanations of friends are to be taken with many grains of salt; the lies of the enemy are gulped down with avidity. Such is the habit of this joyous world of ours. * * * * A Hampton journalist at the last meeting of the National Medical Association noted a marked resemblance between Dr. A. M. Curtis and the late Admiral Schley, the hero of Santiago. * * * * In "getting things together" at Chicago for the coming convention of the National Negro Press Association, that enterprising young journalist, Cary B. Lewis, is showing "some class" as a promoter. *** Thanks to Senator Simmons, of North Carolina, the country will not be able to see any moving picture exhibitions of ackj Johnson in the process of wiping a white hope from the face of the map. * * * It is the big business man who employs the Negro. It is good politics and good sense to stand by the party that promotes the prosperity of the men who carry on the great commercial enterprises of the nation. Think this out. *** The worst thing about allowing some folks to do anything for you is the fact that it has to be "thrown up" to you by your "benefactor" forever and ever, especially when you may find it necessary to differ with him on some issue, minor or material. W. F. Powell, minister to Hatti under Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, is living quietly at Camden, N. J., and is acting as grand secretary of the United Lodge of New Jersey, F. and A. M. He may re-enter politics and take an active part in the campaign this year. Dr. Washington is eminently sound in putting forward the bankers at this year's meeting of the National Negro Business League. Economics, with a solid finance as the basis, is what the race must give first place just now, when considering the important issue of how to make a living. The so-called "Sage of the Potomas," after inflicting his dreary maunderings upon the eyes and ears of the confiding public for more than a year, through the columns of the Washington Bee, has been retired by the level-headed Editor Chase. The long-suffering denizens of the national capital will now enjoy a rest. * * * * A supersensitive correspondent of one of the advocates of the M. E. Church South admits that he changed from an attitude of friendliness toward the proposed union of the M. E. Church North and the M. E. Church South to one of hostility, after seeing a photographic group of the fraternal delegates of the M. E. General Conference, in which a few Negroes were scattered among the whites. "Too much suggestion of social equality for me," says the fellow, in disgust. These are the Christians (?) who favor segregation, jim crow car laws, disfranchisement and denial of the The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. right to work in the industries. He would have a jim crow corner in heaven, if such cattle as he were allowed to enter that sacred place. Brother M. M. Lewey has the congratulations of the entire crafe upon his admirable special edition of the Florida Sentinel. It was the most expensively gotten-up issue of the kind we have seen for years, if ever, and touched the high water mark of Afro-American journalistic enterprise. The amount and quality of the advertising matter indicate the power of the Sentinel in its home balliwick, and is a concrete evidence of the friendly relations existing between the races in the land of flowers. The "hoys" will have the "glad hand" for Brother Lewey at the press convention. "The Trail of the Serpent" is the title of a highly significant editorial in the special edition of the Florida Sentinel, and it has been reproduced extensively by our papers in all parts of the country. The Omaha Enterprise, preliminary to printing the entire article, describes the subject as "one of vital interest to every community where men are striving to do something worth while," and says this: "Editor Lewey has put the whole case in the compass of this article, and he has torn the hide from the slimy sneaks who have been plying their trade with the same results as the lit tile animal with the bushy tail." A SUCCESSFUL NEGRO COMMUNITY. Los Angeles, Cal., boasts of an ideal Negro section of about 700 inhabitants. The property is owned by the Negroes, who keep it up in the very best manner. Attractive gardens, well kept lawns, freshly painted houses and whitewashed outer premises are the signs of happiness and prosperity. Prosperity prevails, but in case a widow or head of a family is unfortunate and fails to meet payments due on the home place, the tract has its Progressive League, formed for the purpose of assisting the delinquent H. T. Wells is president of the league. Each member contributes $1 a month to a common fund. The tract is one mile square. The presiding genius is Noah D. Thompson. His wife is a well known settlement worker. She is known in Washington, D. C., for her work along that line. What is being done in Los Angeles could be done in every city where there is a considerable Negro population. This Los Angeles community is demonstrating more than one thing. It is proving that Negroes care for well kept, orderly homes; that they can live in community groups peacefully; that they can conduct business requiring brains successfully. Above these yet is the thing of avoiding race friction, which is not so much in the act of withdrawing as in the disposition to be of themselves and thus tending to racial peace. This is not an argument for total racial separation, but for more of the spirit of independence. The evidences noted above, when seen often, here and there, will prove that the race is not too dependent on the white people, as its reputation has been in the past. What's more, the disposition has been to think little of one another as it concerns movements of the kind, any movements, business or otherwise, which required more than the usual amount of brains to conduct. The disposition got the race the ill will of the white people, who began to see the Negroes as a sore spot on the country—dependent and incompetent to do the good and greater things that go for racial respectability—to be thrifty and economical—which in the end makes for good citizenship. These communities, which are being slowly established, are eyeopeners, showing the grit and determination for incontrovertable footholds on the soil. Humble enough they are in the onset, but freed of the usurious landlord with his court decrees, they mean very much in the long run for a happy, contented, independent people, where thrift and economy hold sway, making for desirable citidens. M. CADET OFFICER: DULUTH, MINN. The Appomattox Social Club gave its second picnic of the season at Fond du Lac on the big steamer Columbia, Sunday, July 28. The features of the day were baseball game beetween Duluth Sykos and Fond du Lac team, the winning by a score of 5 to 4, and others sports. The batteries for the baseball game were: Duluth Syko, Taylor and Maupin; for Fond du Lac, McCoy and Mobley. It was an exciting game throughout. A large crowd witnessed the contest. Many good plays were made during the game, and the field fly caught by "Slim" Hill of the Duluth Syko, and the heaving hitting of Johnson and Mobley, of Fond du Lac, were features worth mentioning. Taylor, of Duluth, struck out seven men, while McCoy, of Fond du Lac, had only four strikeouts to his credit.....Mr. George A. Adams, 115 East Fifth street, has returned from Minneapolis and St. Paul after a week's visit.....Mrs. Marie E. Coles has as her guest, her sister, Miss Carrie Thomas, of Washington, D. C.....Master Elmer Glenn, of 517 East Seventh street, is able to walk around. THE NATIONAL NEGRO EDUCA TIONAL CONGRESS. The National Negro Educational Congress, which met at St. Paul, Minn., July 15-19, was an unquestionable success. The programs were very good on all occasions and exceptionally fine the evening of the 16th. This took place at St. Paul's spacious auditorium, when Mr. Richard Harrison, the dramatic reader of Chicago, and Miss Nannie C. Burden, the sweet soprano soloist of Kansas City, Mo., carried away the honors. Miss Burden's first selection was rendered in Italian. She responded to the encore with a most brilliant selection in English. Her magnificent gown was in keeping with her selections. She acquitted herself most charmingly, and it was the verdict of all present that this young woman is a wonder, and it goes without contradiction. She is the greatest singer of our race. NEGRO LAWYERS WILL MEET. Special to THE FREEMAN The second annual session of the National Negro Bar Association will be held at Chicago, August 21 to 23, as an auxiliary to the National Negro Business League. The Association enjoys a large membership already, and the coming session is expected to be an unusually large one, for much interest is being manifested in all sections of the country, and several States have already organized State Bar Associations, and from the many responses it would seem that every State in the Union will be represented at this session. Josiah T. Settle, of Memphis, is president and Perry W. Howard, of Jackson, Miss., is secretary, and these officers are sparing no pains in their ecorts to make this the strongest auxiliary to the National Negro Business League. All attorneys who will be present at this session will notify Attorney J. Gray Lucas, 145 North Clark street, Chicago. CENTRALIA. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. SPECIAL FREEMAN. On registration, the at the celebration here on Monday, the at the park. There was a large crowd, and amusements and refreshments of all kinds. There was one of the hottest contest ball games ever played here; between the White Sox (a showing of the White Sox) and the colored team of Duquoin. The score was 1 to 0 in favor of the White Sox. Remember the White Sox call themselves the leading team of Southern Illinois, but they did not make much of a showing. They were a family, and family of, Mounds, Ill., have moved to Centralia, where he has a position in the Illinois Central railroad shops.... Mrs. L. Taylor went to St. Louis, Mo. on a trip to the present. Present in Household of Ruth. The W. W. Club met at the home of Mrs. Lon Offered. Quite a number were present. After the transaction of business, refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. B Hite were guests. Dance came along. There were many visitors here from the neighboring towns on Monday, the 5th. "I regard the Tuskegee Institute as the most considerable educational invention of modern times," writes Professor W. I. 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No one who goes to Washington these days can afford to miss a visit to the elegant and well-appointed $750,000 Freedmen's Hospital, one of the very finest "relie f stations" in the world. Although for the public, it has come to be known as a colored institution, and is manned by colored officers and attendants. Dr. W. R. Warfield, surgeon-in-chief, is one of the nation's best administrators, and the hospital is enjoying its high water mark of prosperity under his watchful care. The death of General Cincinnatus Leconte, president of Hayt, which occurred by his being burned in his palace, was the distressing information from that island last Thursday. The fire was caused by an explosion of the powder magazine attached to the palace. The explosion occurred at 3:15 in the morning and the shock shattered the palace. Fire followed quickly and the palace, which was a wooden structure, was consumed within half an hour. The cause of the explosion is not known. Some attribute it to the work of his enemies. We can't see why "The Bee," of Washington, seeks to lessen the value of R. W. Thompson, the well-known newspaper correspondent of that city. Recently that publication gave it out that Mr. Thompson had written in praise of himself in an article that appeared in this publication, when, in fact, the article was written by Carey B. Lewis, of Chicago. Mr. Thompson in his line of work will readily class with the best in the country. His detractors should be busy training young colored men to take his place when he is incapacitated by old age or at his taking off. As it is now, but very few, if any at all, give promise of succeeding him in all that the word means. What Mr. Roosevelt said at Chicago and what the convention did are pretty well known. The colored delegates who attended are out in a pamphlet explaining what really did take place, as if there were doubt. It is the privilege of those individuals to be Bull Moosers, but we don't think they have a right to put any other construction on what happened at Chicago than is warranted by the face of the "return." Of all the papers commenting on the situation, black or white, none seems to be muddled on what happened. All of them see Mr. Roosevelt trying to build a party by straddling the race question. A few think to see good in his move, but the great majority condemn his policy as vicious and of incalculable harm to Negroes. We can't see what the brothers have to add to Mr. Roosevelt's open and hostile declarations. The Negro question is not a political question. It was here before Mr. Roosevelt arrived, and it will be here in more or less degree when he is gone. He has no patent on how to reduce race animosity. It is possible, however, that he could do very much if he would lend his influence in standing for the same civil and political privileges for all men as a matter of principle. The tension will not be lessenged by prescribing specifically, that is, for sections, since the race is considered as an entirety. And it is right that it should be, both politically and racially. No part of the race will advance very much faster than another part when in the same country. The taint of poor racial treatment will not be long in working up and through all parts. We make this seemingly farfetched statement, that the condition of the Negro race everywhere has effect on the Negro race everywhere. Good, strong, earnest men, standing unqualifiedly for all that the spirit of the laws demands, will be the lever to attract men to their standard. And while this may not secure all that is hoped for, yet it will do most in that direction. THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. Every business man in this section of the country should make it a point to attend the Chicago meeting of the National Negro Business League, that opens next Wednesday morning. The inspiration and encouragement gained at one of these meetings is worth far more than the cost of the journey. A comparison of the business operations of the race now and what they were twelve years ago, when the League was established, offers an eloquent vindication of the value of the organization, and a positive justification for its continued existence. FIRST ANNUAL NEGRO CHAUTAU QUA, JEFFERSONVILLE, IND., AUG. 22 TO SEPT. 1, 1912. The first annual Negro Chautauqua and Assembly will be held at Enterprise park, Jeffersonville, Ind., from August 22 to September 1. There will be lectures, addresses and sermons by men and women of national reputation. There will be special days for parents, children, farmers, ministers, etc.ents, children, farmers, ministers, and so forth. August 31 will be Negro Business League Day of the negro business men and women of the Falls Cities. Sunday afternoon, August 25, at 2 o'clock, Col. Geo. L. Knox, editor of the Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind., the foremost negro journalist of America, will be the guest of honor and will speak on "The Negro Newspaper, a Factor in Race Building." Mr. W. H. Stewart, editor of the American Baptist, has been invited to preside at that hour. GIVES ABOVE $600,000. Julius Rosenwald, the Jewish philanthropist of Chicago, has again shown his splendid charitable spirit through his great gift of above $600,000 to various institutions and charitable concerns. Tuskegee is among the beneficiaries, receiving $25,000, to be used in furthering the work at Dr. Washington's well-known school. Mr. Rosenwald has just reached his fiftieth year, and in celebrating it concluded to make the princely donations He gives on the theory that money is made to be spent, and presumably on the theory that he should show mercy as it has been shown unto him. As we view it, he does the reasonable thing. His talent has been for money-getting, while that of the inventor, the scholar, the musician or whosoever, has been for that for which they stand. These give back freely of their "stores," feeling that it is their duty to do so, and the world is enriched because they do so. The very wares in Mr. Rosenwald's stores, and by which it has been possible for him to make so great a fortune, were the result of the genius of other kinds. So it is fitting when the Carnegies, the Rockefellers, the Rosenwalds also conclude to contribute to the world of their genius and for the same end—the happiness and advancement of mankind. THE NEGRO PRESS ON THE BULL MOOSE PARTY How do the Negroes who have been yelling themselves hoarse for Teddy feel about their idol now?—Lexington Weekly News. Taft and Roosevelt used to be such good friends, it seems a shame he will not come to Teddy's coming-out party—perish the day he wasn't invited.—The Chicago Defender. Colonel Roosevelt by his Progressive party seeks to arouse race animosities and race hatred? It does seem so if such a policy as he has adopted is carried out. This paper is a serious effort to erase erratic doctrines it typifies in its platform. The Afro-American's hat is kicked out of the ring so far as the Progressive party is concerned.—Philadelphia Courant. The Colorado Statesman long ago took a hoosie scope of the political situation and came to the conclusion that party movement was born in a spirit of revenge, and it will and should meet with a disastrous defeat. The Bull Moose party of Progressives seem to be progressing backward, as the Republican party has been pushing the Colorado Statesman voices the sentiments of the leading colored citizens of Colorado when it says that we are satisfied with the Republican ticket, led by President Taft, and that we are part of our support.—The Colorado Statesman. Heretofore Colonel Roosevelt has been regarded as a good logician. But for the life of us we cannot see how he can reasonably reason that by drawing the color line at the very inception of his new party will act as a sure guarantee that even Southern Progressives will eventually give colored members justice. Oh, no! Things never work them! When the Colonel Roosevelt has made a costly blunder, and has changed the current of that tide which, if taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.—Philadelphia Tribune. The Negro must admit that he never thought Mr. Roosevelt would take this position.—The Detroit Informer. Colonel Roosevelt's position is a long step toward the complete lifranschisement of the colored man in this country. Any man who cannot realize this has a dull conception and a blunt intellect.—The Richmond (Va.) Planet. The new party lies not seen to be making quite as much progress as was expected. They are not proselyting as many as it was turned to they would, and their leader, Col. R. R. is not well-being such a broad smile these days. The G. O. P. is still doing business at the same old stand—The Rhode Island Independent. The most amazing utterance ever made in the United States, by a public man of commanding position in politics was the speech he delivered at the American Institute ofgressive convention Tuesday. In short, it means that he wishes to change our form of government through revolution.—The Enterprise, Omaha, Neb. It would be risking a chance fengtaw with too much power. American industries and our sacred institutions for the American people to swing away from the Republican party to a new, inexperienced, untried or unrecognized such as the Progressive party sets itself up to be involved to do such a thing at this time and under the circumstances. The American people have made their greatest strides for freedom, and the Republican party to which they have looked and on which they have depended for wise legislation, for wholesome laws and for protection to all of their large, varied companies. The Western Star, Houston and Tallas, Texas. His thin-veiled scheme to "catch 'em gwine and comin' will deceive nobody but the fellow who wants to be fooled, and will be repudiated by every self-respecting Negro in this country. Senator Laffette never spoke to greater truth than when he said Theodore Roosevelt is an opportunist, a policy man. He will go down in history as the most reckless political-trickster of the twentieth century.—The Torchlight, Danville, Ky. His position on the race question is plain. It does not suit all in the main, but it appears to be remedial. We cannot, at this early stage, tell what he has to do with people have been lining up for Roosevelt almost solidly. Whether they will change and flock back to Taft is a question. We believe that it is best to withhold judgment for awhile. We also believe Roosevelt to be a just, or less man, and refer you to his past record. The Forum, Springfield, Ill. Fifty or more years ago Abraham Lincoln issued a warning that will find the situation of today, and this is what he said: "Man with great genius and ambition will arise whose chief aim will be distinction. He will push his ambition to its farthest stretch. He may use his ambition for good, and he may attempt to lead down the republic. The people should be their guineas against him." Not true prophecy has ever been THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. made. The time and the man are at hand, and Lincoln's warning to the people to be on their guard against him should ring from every housepet before it is too late—The Topskeil (a recent has many times proven that he is no friend to this race. In the party headed by him he overshadows you and explains to you. You are not wanted or needed by them. It is to be a "illy white party." It is composed of sore-headed, disappointed, heartbroken and heart-scared-out scabs from the Democratic party.—Excholastic A few years ago he was preaching political "equality" and a "square deal" for the Negro. To-day he practically stands for the disfranchisement of the Negro and the ultimate repeal of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments to the Constitution—Independence. Of course, it is very contradictory. One can hardly imagine the man who stood by Crum at Charleston and Mrs. Cox at Indiana writing such a letter; yet it is not a difficult thing to imagine, or even to forget, from the man who for no good reason disdains the assignment of soldiers—The Christian Recorder. For all time in the history of this country, after the election next November, the Afro-American will be found in all parties, and if the "Bull Moose" accomplishes nothing else, the Afro-American will be found nothing for the "colored brother."—The Afro-American, Baltimore, Md. In the fall election it is going to be hard to tell where the Negro vote ought to light. Democrats in the South are not afraid of the Negro vote in the party of Republicans and Progressives are, it appears that the best solution of this much-discussed question would be in the Negro aligning himself with his former master and saying "To the Yankees!" The Interstate Eco, Danville, Ill. The attitude of the National Progressive party toward the Negroes of the South in a measure proves this. We tried to advise the Negro vote to the Yankees that they found out whether they were wanted before they went too far, but it seemed that they were bent on "butting in" and, of course, after they had "butted in" were told interest. Helena Ark. Colonel Roosevelt has ordered it that his new party shall be a white man's party. Consequently, Negro would-be Moosers from the South were given the marble heart at the White House, and with both the Democratic and Progressive parties opposing him, there remains nothing for the Negro to do but to support Mr. Taft. —Christian Recorder, Seely, Texas. Of course, a few preachers and political leaders of the Democratic party (some less than 100 members) are out for a tainted dollar, will bootluck and follow him, but the manly men, the self-respecting Negro men, the manhood of the race, will resent the Colonel's insinuation that he is a slave owner, a ticket before they will support Wendell Roosevelt.—The Atlanta Independent, Atlanta, Ga. The way and manner the colored delegates from the South were treated by the third party convention at the Chicago meeting this week, are not the membership of this new party consists of ex-federal officeholders and Negro-haters. No political party has ever succeeded that was brought into existence for the benefit of the Negro. The Republican party is not possessed of some height and breadth of principles. To desert the Republican party, which has done so much for our race, would make us more than deserel, and uninterested in the party, done for us.—The American, Wagner, Okla. The Bull Moose third party that was placed on the tablet of ice this week at Chicago, with Colonel Roosevelt as the big winner, defeated the Negro delegates to have seats in this convention that it was a white man's party. The Negro delegates made a strenuous fight before the credentials committee, but they were defeated by the Negro delegates from the South that "Progressive" meant only in this party for the white man, and therefore we will have to exclude you. —The Zanvilley (Ohio) Advocate. Colonel T. Roosevelt's idea as to how to treat the Negro citizen in the North and killed it was to have the Negro that has a vote to vote for any other man or party instead of the Bull Moose. The G. O. P. has stood for the rights of all—whether they are promised or not. Some of them it could not carry out fully unless by breeding strife and perpetuated conflict. Yet the old party has given all of the best things we can claim. Hon. W. H. Tat, the nominee of the party, has given all of the best things we can claim. The country is safe in his hands.—Exchange. This week in Chicago the National Progressive party, headed by ex-President Roosevelt, in whom the Negro had placed his last ray of hope, has by Colonel Roosevelt's own dictation said in unmistakable words that he must hasten his civilization, as best he can in the South. It is no new thing to us. Long ago have we been seeing the handwriting on the wall, and we have been endeavoring to show it to our people. —Exchange. Any Negro who will vote for Theodore Roosevelt after his Chicago action ought to be disfranchised. We must dispose of Roosevelt in the country, and we must Negro in this country to rise up in the dignity of your power and help retire to private life, once for all, this big wind-jammer, who is going up and down this country sowing seeds of discord in a peaceful nation. The President Roosevelt has it to his credit as a President by giving the colored race a fair deal of recognition. Colonel Roosevelt is a great man.—The City Times, Galveston, Tex. Behold the man who has posed as the Negroes' best friend. The man who has addressed them in their churches and assured them in their churches would give them a sturdy deal. In his declaration he has his own words and repudiates his own past. We could not expect any more from the rankest Southern Democrat. We hope our brethren in the border States of the North—which are the most vulnerable to Indiana and any others where they hold the balance of power—will not assist Colonel Roosevelt in building up a white man's Progressive party in the South and a black and white man in the north. Let him accuse Negroes of Negro vote, or not at all.—The Reformer, Richmond, Va. EIGHTH ILLINOIS IN CAMP Religious Service—Daily Routine—Incidental Happenings. (By Cary B. Lewis.) Special to THE FREEMAN. CAMP LINCOLN, SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Aug. 14—Happy and jubilant, the Eighth Illinois National Guard arrived at Camp Lincoln, Saturday morning at 8 o'clock, the regiment arrived at Camp Lincoln. The regiment took the street car and rode to the camp, where it had been prepared by Capt. James E. Nelson, quartermaster, and rations arranged for by Capt. John Fry, of the commissary department from an attack of appendicitis in time to from the grounds on Sunday afternoon and immediately took charge of the camp. It was the first time 1 nifteen years that the colonel was absent the first day, on August 14, 1915. Majors and captains of the twelve companies and extended the hand of welcome, each stating how well pleased he was in having him in camp. Col. Johnson had conducted the preliminary work of establishment and camp and presided at the officers' meeting. Religious Services The band, under the command of Sergt. Berry, marched from its quarters on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, down each company street, each company fell in the middle of the soldiers' march to the place selected for service to the tune of "Onward, Christian Soldier." It was a beautiful site and attested to by the camp. The regimental chapel, Rev. Jordan Chavls, of Chicago, conducted the services. "Christian Soldiers" was the text. He took occasion to pay a magnificent tribute to the soldiers, said it "was the only Negro regiment in the world officiated by colored men from colonel down to the corporal. It was a credit to the race and the State of Illinois." The soldiers faced the side over more than this one." After reading from the Bible, "Blest is the nation who has for its God a Jehovah. He said we are part of a Christian nation who is part of God." Moses McKinley and Abe Lincoln be- MID-SUMMER CLEARANCE SALE OF PIANOS THIS IS THE OPPORTUNITY YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR —a chance to get a strictly high-class piano or player piano at less than factory cost. No pianos reserved—every instrument marked at less than half the regular price. Come in tomorrow and select one of these great bargains and take advantage of our special Monday discount coupon. THIS USED PIANO $80 $100 DOWN $100 PER WEEK THIS UPPER 95 FREE—Stool, Scarf, Tuning and Drayage. Car fare refunded to out-of-town purchasers. Monday Discount Coupon This Coupon and one Dollar entitles the purchaser of any piano on our floor to a credit of $10,00. Monday only. 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Each day at the guard mount and dress parade, he has been complimented by the regular adjutant, his exertion and mental adjutant to the headquarters the duties have been exacting and strenuous, but the captain has made a remarkable record in his department. Col. Marshall and Col. Johnson have also been the new officer's duties for the first year. Gala Day Sunday. Sunday was the biggest day of the year at Camp Lincoln. The local press stated that over 8,000 people were present at the dress parade. Colored and white citizens began to crowd in the camp grounds early in the afternoon, saw guard mount and R.C. officers hear the band concert. Visitors were here from all the surrounding towns and a number came down from Chicago, including Mesdames John R. Marshall, W. T. Jefferson, James H. Nelson, R. R. C. Gowan and Miss Jessie Anderson. At the "lowering of the flag" and the dress parade was concluded, there was a general reception at the colonel's major and captain's headquarters. After the drill, "mess" was served and the boys much pleased with their delicious menu. Change in Ceremonies. Since the last annual encampment, some noticeable changes have been ordered in the ceremonies. At guard mount, which was changed from morning to afternoon, the formation was by companies by details drawn from twelve companies. While this detracts somewhat from the showy phase of the ceremony, it greatly simplifies it without lessening its impressiveness. At afternoon parade this year has been made in form of a military ceremony. Here, too, a feature of much showy effect and always a cause of great applause by visitors has been eliminated. Formerly all line officers at the parade stand on the center," marched on to the reviewing officers to the accompaniment of the band. This was really the prettiest part of the parade. Under the modified army regulations, the line officers stand fast and only the officers and their staff move to the front. For the visitors this elimination caused much confusion, a bog of surprise and regret. Rifle Practice Capt. W. T. Jefferson, of Chicago, had charge of the rifle practice. On Monday, Companies G and K were on the range for their first year's course and other companies down the State who have been trained to use the rifle. The correspondent visited the range each afternoon and observed that each soldier did his best to make a good average. So perfect have been many of the soldiers that they wear medals of expert riflemen. Squad and Company Drilling. Major C. H. Mur, Twenty-third Infantry, M. H. Mur, in charge of drilling. He has spent time here, giving instructions to the soldiers. The soldiers work from 8 o'clock in the morning until 11, and carried right through the manual of arms. They also went under a hard drilling each afterward, before they regiment gone through so much real military work as this week. Hospital Corps. Major Allen A. Wesley has charge of the hospital department and is post surgeon, Dr. Sheppard is sanitary physician, and Captain James R. White and Leutenant J. H. Hunt are in the hospital. Every man in camp is reported to be well and in good condition. Only a few minor lilies have been reported. Captain Charles Hunt came from Chicago and had dog, but it is much. He has been made to take charge of his company. Bivouac. One of the biggest features of the regiment's ceremonies will be the bivouac on Wednesday of this week. The regiment will march to the Sagamon river to remain for the night, taking their rations. There will be an attack; this will be known as a "problem," which is now being prepared by the army officers. Good Food. Captain John Fry has charge of the food. The soldiers are much pleased with the meals. Not a soldier has been sick in the war, but the soldiers best in the market is selected each day for the soldiers. As usual, the staff is served with a good wholesome dinner, prepared by Chicago. Quartermaster Neilson. One of the most important men in the The Battley Electric Co., Inc. Electric Light Wiring, Construction and Supplies. Job Work Promptly Done. 234 W. Vermont St. camp is Quartermaster and Captain James S. Nelson. He has charge of the clothing, tents and fact everything after the commissary, looks after the horses, wagons, trains and sets up the camp, Captain Nelson, with Colonel Marshall, Colonel Johnson, Colonel Crawford, Colonel Chavis, Major Denison, Major Jackson, Captain Betts, Captain Alexander, Captain Hunt, Captain Pinkney, Captain Williams and Captain Hodge are here. The band under Sergeant Berry, has received a number of compliments. It has played high-class programs each month, played march music in which they excel has won applause from General Dickson and Governor Deneen down to the humblest Return Saturday Afternoon. The regiment will leave camp at 6:30 a.m. and board the train about 8 o'clock, reaching Chicago about 2 o'clock Saturafternoon. The regiment will upload at Twenty-fifth and Halstead and march up Wabash avenue. One of the pleasing regular visitors at the camp was General Dickson. He is a well-known figure in the regiment as a friend of the regiment. A number of the adjutants staff were present each day of the dress parade, all of whom spoke in the highest terms of the Eighth regiment, Illinois National Guard. Newly Weds at Camp. One of the social features at the camp was the arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lewis. The officers of the regiment were from Chicago, and the officers of Chicago, had been to Lexington, Ky., to select a bride. He was married last Tuesday, to Miss Laura Smith, of Lexington, one of the most popular young girls from Chicago, and from one of the best families of the State and is quite an accomplished young lady. Dr. Lewis is one of the leading physi- Chicago, and was recently made a lieutenant, the medical staff of the Eighth regiment. ... Lieut. Sam McGowan and Miss Irene Otis have been married for several months, and Mr. and Mrs. McGowan were the recipients of many congratulations to the officers and members of the Eighth Air Force. Mrs. McGowan is very popular your lily and has a host of friends in the Windy City. She is not only attractive, but very pleasant. Lieut. McGowan is connected with the city and leading politician on the West Side. He is a close friend of Postmaster Campbell. Major B. R. Jackson, head of the Knights of Elysian officers, is one of the most widely known men in this country, is also major of the first battalion. Major Jackson has proven to be one of the finest military men in America and wherever he goes, he is received with great respect. Mrs. Jackson has been his guest during camp, remaining in the city at night. --- Major Denison is chief justice of the Kangaroo Court. This court tries all persons guilty of misdemeanors. On Monday night, it inflicted punishment upon Dr. Seemaan, Cary J. James and W. Dr. Stephanard, Cary B. Lewis and a number of other prominent members of the regiment. At this writing, Mr. Julius F. Taylor, editor of the Chicago Broadax and senior "war correspondent," is to be tried by the court. A number of local matters will appear in next week's issue. HAYTI'S LATE RULER BURIED. National Honors Accorded Dead President of Republic PORT AU PRINCE, Hayti, August 11. —The body of the late President of Hayti, Gen. Cincinnatus Leconte, who was killed in death, was buried August 11 with national honors through which the funeral cortege passed were lined with great crowds. The procession included the members of the government, the military, and the members of the diplomatic corps. CENTRALIA, ILL. Mr. R. Patt Jackson has gone to Tennessee for a few weeks' stay and to visit relatives and friends...Mrs. Emmia Brown...Mrs. W. Liewerten...St. Louis, Mo as delegates representing the Ancient Knights and Daughters of Africa, which meets in St. Louis this week....Mr. B. Hile gave a big dance last Saturday, which was given to the last Sunday, which was given to the one who colected the most money for the Office Phone, Main, 4801, day or night church in two weeks. She won five easily, and she won five or six ladies in the same length. THE CAIRO BLOOMER GIRLS In Indianapolis—Met the Abram Giants—The Girls Didn’t Have 'Em—Manager Called Game Off and 'Explains The manager of the Abrams Giants wishes to say that he was deceived in the Bloomer Girls of Cairo, that played the Giants last Sunday. He understood that they were good ball players. Had he known that they were no better players than they were he would have left them at home. Mr. Abrams says he has no intention of deceiving the public. He is in for the best ball playing possible to bring about. He guarantees that no other similar team will be brought to Indianapolis to compete with the Abrams Giants as long as he is manager. The Abrams Giants will play the White Sox, a strong white team of Indianapolis, in a double header next Sunday. First game will be called at 1:30. The following day, August 25th, the Marcos of Dalyton, O., will meet the Giants, the beginning of a four-game series. Leonard Griffin, J. Lee and Clarence Coleman have been added to the Abrams Giants. They will take part in Sunday games. The battery for the opening game will be Coleman and Griffin. SPRUDELS WIN IN TWELFTH KENDALLYVILLE, Ind.—In a pitcher's battle between "Steel Arm" Taylor and B. C.'s, the Spyder team had long road trip last Sunday by defending Kendallville Reds in a two-inning game to 3. The game was replete with brilliants throughout the contest. The features were playing of both shortstops, Clark and Laskie, and the Reds' second baseman. Score: Sprudels ... 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 —4 Batteries ... 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 —4 Batteries: Taylor and O'Neill; Jodain and Beard. The Louisville Cubs will go against the A. B. C.'s next Sunday at Northwestern park. 9 to 8, in Hot Slugging Contest The A. B. C.'s defeated the Plutos last Sunday at Northwestern park, 9 to 8. The game was fast and exciting from the start, both teams making some sensational plays. Lyons, of the Plutos, made a home run in the first frame with the bases full. These teams play again on Monday. The score: A. B. C.'s.....110002023-9 Plutos.....41000003-8 RunsMMartin (2), Turner, Hutchinson, Allen, Herron (2), Board (2), Cunningham (3), Moss (2), Armstrong, Lyons, Walters, Innings Pitched-Bartlett, 9; Gilliard, 6; Lyons, 3. Base Hits—Off Bartlett, 8; off Gilliard, 7; off Lyons, 5. Struck Out—By Bartlett, 2; by Gilliard, 2. Hit by Pitcher—Allen, Hutchinson, Herron. 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She'is, as she was advertised, the second Eva Fay. This act opens with some queer, weird music, during which Loretta's manager puts in his appearance, and after a short speech from him, in which he gave the audience. M. W. Daniels, the bass singer, is now in Chicago, booking companies for the bureau. Gant and Hunter were callers at The Freeman office this week. The ladies are at the Crown Garden Theater. The dainty little soubrette, Hester Kenton, is making good at the Crown Garden theater, Indianapolis, this week. M. Grant Cooper (Lulu) is making a big hit with Geyer's Dandy Dixie Minstrel, singing her popular songs. Henderson Smith and his Ten Dark Knight are in Indianapolis this week, playing at English's Opera House. Cora Boyd, that dainty dancer, is still with Chus. Geyer's Dandy Dixie Minstrel, and is the feature of the show. Buckner and Buckner opened at the Lincoln Theater, Winchester, Ky., and are playing to packed houses and going big. The Great Clemo says that he is still rumbling around the world. At Winterland of August 12, at the Mastic Theater. Johnson and Rector are splitting the week of the 12th between Kalamazoo (Malesic) and Battle Creek (Bijou) for the W. V. M. A. E. D. Lee, formerly of Indianapolis, is managing the Creole Belles in New Orleans. He is giving good shows and meeting with success. Loretta, doing mental telepathy and second sight reading, was a caller at The Preman office this week. She is at the Crown Garden Theater. Bradford and Sims and the "Ten Florida Honeysuckles" are in their third week on the United time, at the Amsterdam, N. Y. Lyceum Theater, week of Aug. 12. John W. Cooper, the Polite Ventrolouis and his "Fun in the Barber Shop" company, played to capacity at Hopkins Theater, Wilmington, Del., the week of August 1. Opened at the Royal Theater, Asbury Park, week of August 5, and is doing great. The Florida Blossoms company opened the season of 1912-13 at Hawkinsville, Ga, on August 15th, and have been doing a nice business, touring North Carolina, playing nightly to fair business, and appreciative audiences. Robert C. White, the popular show man, author and producer, writes that New Orleans is the town or the road where Walt Disney is the land. Florida Blossoms ought to pay the town a visit as it is ripe for a good tent show. "Dekyl and Mr. Hyde," the well-known character play, was done last week at the Criterion Theater, Philadelphia, with a strong cast of people. "Twenty minutes in it," he also done the week as musical comedy, by a company of fifty people. Blind Harris, the pianist and singer, has just returned from a three weeks' engagement in Ohio. He also gave a concert at Mt. Zion Baptist church last Monday, August 12, which proved a great success. He will leave the city in a short time, going to Tennessee. Susie Sutton has again resumed work after having spent a month with friends in Wilmington, N.C. She opened at the Queen Theater, that city, on August 5, and as usual was well received. On the bill are Erb Robbins, Joan Rivers, Ellis and Rosetta Branun. All going big. Harry and Lillian Earle have joined Mr. Earle's former partner, Harry M. Brennan, to lead the couple's weekly engagement in the Cors Bay country, in Oregon, after which they start East. The act is known as Earle and Brennan's act, and is meeting with success everywhere. STAR THEATER, COLUMBUS, GA. Last week was one great week for sure at the Star theater, Columbus, Ga. A big bill and a big show. White and white and they are just as big a hit now as they are when they made their first appearance. Miss White will feature Mr. Owens, song by Miles. Miss White, song by Miles. Miss White are just as fresh as ever. Mr. Wise must be given credit indeed for his Irish turn that he did, and Mr. Miles went just as big. Their feature song was was in town. Mr. Wise of the Miles troubadour, is with and scoring nightly. Miss Hennie Thornton, our pianist, is good without a doubt. Ernest Green, the trap drummer, has become a favorite at the Star. All send hello to Emmett Anthony. GLOBE THEATER, SPARTANS-BURG, S. C. The Globe theater, Spartansburg, S. C. is still playing to S. R. O. business, and is delivering the goods. Barnes and Barnes are a scream with their "Ragtime Violin," and the Two Dancing Demons, Trampton and Allen, can hold their own anywhere. The little soubrette, Bertha Clark, is in her third successful week. Irene Tasker and George McClain, last but not least, are singing the favorite song, "Beans, Beans, Beans." George McClain is owner, and George Lyons, is manager. Would like to hear from all performers. NOTES FROM THE RINGLING SHOW. The Freeman is still a welcome visitor in the show, and reading matter of all kinds is laid aside when The Freeman is delivered to its many readers. The great midsummer show is now on going to close, and where the show is going to close, preston (Mose) Duncan, cornetist, and k. p. Jackson, alto, are what you may call the best comedians, as any one of the bunch will surely be amused at hearing this talk in their sleep. Frank Belt is also some slumberland artist. The bunch sends some slumberland artist. The bunch sends some slumberland artist. THE NEW CROWN GARDEN. An All-Girl Show, and Every Act a Hit. The show offered this week is one of the best shows that we have had a chance to witness in the season. Our act showed to us very clearly the adventures of a talented artist. Manager Tim Owlesy still has to his title, "The Wizard." He does, something surprising most every week. He takes a make show business. Mr Owlesy has the Crown Garden a real vaudeville play house that is all that can be expected when we look back at the beginning. Loretta is truly a mystic. For fully tweaty minutes the audience was held spellbound. She's, as she was advertised, the second Eva Fay. This act opens with some memorable lines, including which Loretta's manager puts in his shirt after a short speech from him, in which he gave the audience a clear understanding of just what Loretta was going to do, reading, and only a second sight reading, the unaccentual murmur and Loretta came forth, dressed in a beautiful pink gown. She acknowledged the applause the audience gave her with, and then she said, "You have her eyes so that it was impossible for her to see, her manager went forth in the A audience, asking her questions about different persons and different objects. After each question asked her she would give a quick truthful answer. She did this so she could be confident that the Crown could speak, evidently they were amazed at such a wonderful knowledge given to one human being over another. Loretta is all that she claims. This act is different from what Owley has offered this season. Loretta is a real box office attraction and they tell me that is what it takes for show business. If Loretta should ever play a return engagement here, I would be confident that the Crown could not hold the people. Hester Kenton beyond a doubt is the cuteest little comedienne on the stage today. And Miss Kenton is not only cute, she is a comedienne of ability, and one that the audience never tires of. At the end of her performance, she will take several bows. The audience refused to let her go. Miss Kenton is far different from any of the comediennes that A HESTER KENTON the Crown Garden patrons have had the chance to witness. The fact is, Miss Kendall was swinging card in the future, all in one night her character song, "The Belle of Avenue," told her story. The Belle and her little dance she gave at the finish of her entertainment is what we call a knock-out. The audience went wild with delight, the answer. We hope to meet Miss Kendall. Gant and Huhter. two girls, with good voices, clever stage acting, offered us the first real sister team that we have had the chance to see this Crown Garden favorite, and each time she THE BROADWAY THEATRE GANT AND HUNTER. appears it increases her popularity. This being Miss Hunter's first appearance in Indianapolis, she was well received in her part of the entertainment. These girls work hard and good together. Their songs were all neat and take long enough to make it interesting. Gant and Hunter was one big hit, on all the hit bill. Hattie McIntosh and Her Boys are all that it takes to make what is known as a headline act. Everyone will remember Miss McIntosh's big song, "If You Don't Like My Peaches, Don't Shake My Tree." From the amount of applause she received when she made her cover, it is plain she will never be forgotten. Bv. K. C. E. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell The Pekin Theater to Open Saturday Friday. Everything Joake New. Evening—Everything Looks New. In the past, the house was refinished and redecorated, will open its doors at Twenty-seventh and State street, Saturday evening, August 17. There will be two performances and a program furnished exactly the same as it is seen at the concert, and only there will be illustrated songs in addition to pictures. While August will only furnish a preliminary season, the regular season will feature the same prices, will be fully inaugurated in September, and will be announced. As we go to press it was undecided as to who would be leader of the orchestra. Oliver Tate, the conductor of the Eighth Regiment for encampment. It has been rumored that Clarence Jones will have the orchestra and that Frank Tate, formerly of the Grand, but now as Jack Tate, will be selected as first violinist, and George Smith, the trap drummer, will probably be another noted addition to the orchestra. He will also have to carry his capable manager of long experience argues well for the future success of the theater. He has already engaged a competent house staff, and the buffet has been moved to allow guests to the theater. One important reason why the colored people should support the Pekin is that the house is owned by Miss Lindsay and the rental of the lease will go to the concert, as Robert T. Matthews did when he ordered it over her. Refined Vaudeville at the Grand. Dunbar and Turner was the most entertaining act seen at the Grand last Monday night. There were good yodlers and dancers. The Trio had a dazzling dance. The Omega Triple would do well to cut out the minister and religious sarcasm. Their act was otherwise good. Violinsky, a good r甘ime violinist and pianist, gave satisfaction, flagm, Edgar Baldwin, and an audience. The second half of last week retained Copeland and Payton, still a hit, in "The Last Call for Lunch," and the only colored act on the bill. But the Hawaiian string musicians and singers were the most successful songs. The young tenor was especially fine. The colored people like to see the Oriental races, and they will be welcome visitors at the Grand. Ollie Mack's comedy act was the most energetic and the three Whites finished the bill. A New Assortment at the Monogram. Peat and Hayes, in a new legitimate act, for Ed Peat is a real comedian, were well received, and Miss Hayes sang well, but the audience favored their favorites. String Beans brought something new, but his sarcastic admixture of religious humor must be condemned. It is hard to teach old dogs new tricks, especially if they have new ears but be trained consistently, or obliged to excuse Beans, as one funny, original comedian whom people come miles to see. The Dewey brothers were very fine singers and dancers who got a heavy hand, and Elose Johnson, a ragtime songs that were good, fared well. New Pictures at the Phoenix. "Captured by Bedouins," "Thou Shalt Not Covet," "The String of Beads" were the pictures seen on Monday night, and the song was a gypsy song, was sung and illustrated. New Military Play at the Merit. The Merit furnished a new photo play in two parts, entitled "Under Two Flags". Now it now being heavily advertised, housing to the opposition to be opened across the street. New Washington Picture House to Open Saturday. It is quite probable that this house will open Saturday, August 17. At the instigation of Charles Moore, who is to manage the house, the theater was named both after George and Booker T. Washington. Chicago State Notes. William Chaney's song, "Looking for Some One to Love," has been arranged by Will Dorsey. George Williams, formerly of Smart and Williams, now retired from stage service, was cut on the arm by a coal dealer's employee, in an alteration over the face of coal. The injury was not serious. Flourmoy Miller, Abney Lyles and little Edgar Connor are appearing in Geo. W. Lederer's big production of "The Charity Girl," at the Studebaker. I will probably see the show during its run of five weeks. Alda Overton Walker, it appears, was sensationally advertised in her dance of Salome, which took place at Hammond, which took place at New York. It is not a vulgar dance, as many people were led to believe by press exaggeration, but rather one of superior art, which belongs to the classic school. Fred L. Bradford is to make a balloon ascension at the Elks' picnic. August 19. Mr. Bradford complains that he had been hit by a balloon as it appeared at Hawthorne race track, but did not even know who the promoters were. THE WALNUT STREET PARK, LOUISVILLE, KY. The bill this week at the Park is a hummer. That clever and versatile pair, Allen and Morton, almost electricity the man and the woman, humor. They can sing and dance with the best of them, and there is never an idle moment during their stay upon the boards. Allen and Morton. She Goes Rooftop in an amenable way. She gets a plush-antency. Morton puts on "Slip Your Glad Rags on and Come Along," and when we say that he puts it on we wear it. Morton puts it on. It were an dthe wife worshipers in the big tent were heard to sigh wistfully as he strutted across the stage. Allen is also clever as a performer upon the vioworking stage. He fell in love with "The Ragtime Violin." Few, if any, of their jokes have been heard here before and the stuff they hand us goes big with a vengeance. He fell in love to get a rest in a stereotyped room. We have had to stand so long. They close with "That Spooney, Tooney, Lovin' Melody." Madame White is next on the program, and sings some classical music creditably. She seems afraid to let herself out, and could be hear dto better advantage in an inclosed building, as her voice is soft and can be heard in a ragtime song called "Keep Movin'" Fisher and Simmons have the place on the bill as the headliners, and show that they are a trio of musicians at the stage five minutes. Mr. Fisher has a style all his own, and is really funny. He is also a master of properly interpret his songs. Miss Simmons looks good on the stage, and is the possessor of a melodious mezzo soprano voice of great sweetness and power. The song parting balances Fisher and Simmons. and "Don't You Leave Me Here," which screams 'em. The wok of this team is high class, and they are the drawing boards of the week at the local houses. The threes are exceptionally good, and Manager also had to put the S. R. O. sign out several salings. Next week's bill will include several stars who have never been seen here. CICINNATI, OHIO, THEATRICAL CIRCLES. With Goodloe and Goodloe and Jos. M. Means, a magician, the Pekin scored another record breaker Monday night. Four big, full shows were given and many persons have always been away. The Goodloes have always been favoured avenue, and their coming, which was announced a few days ahead by slides on the curtain, caused a rush for seats. The curtain, very lively turn, in which Happy John is sitting, allows to display a lot of that original Goodloe comedy, while Mrs. Ella 'Goodloe never looked better, with some stunning new images and that winning smile had them all going. Their reception was spontaneous. Jos. M. Means is a young magician with several good tricks. He is a stranger to Fifth avenue bunch, but his work is good, and they showed thejj appreciation. Notes Emmett Anthony filled in a few extra dates at Chester Park. Mr. Ollie Dempsey is laid up with a dislocated shoulder, the result of an automobile accident while sojourning at West Baden. Tom Gales and company open at Carthage fair, August 14 to 17, inclusive. Morton and Allen passed through the city, Sunday, en route from Columbus, Ohio, where they filled a week's engagement at Clark's new theater. They spoke very highly of Mr. Clark, and also of the theater. The many friends, both in and out of the profession, extend their sympathy to Arthur Porter, the well-known composer of the music of his sweet wife, Mrs. Qilu Power, who departed this life August 8, 1912, at their residence, 621 Carlisle avenue, after an illness of about seven weeks, of a complaint with the authorities. Many friends in this city, and her funer, largely attended. The estemm in which she was held was manifested by many beautiful floral designs. The services were held at Mary McKinley baptist church of which she was a stance member. The pastor, Rev. C. D. Douglass, paid a loving tribute to the memory of this good woman as a church worker. Mrs. Rev. C. D. Douglass, a beautiful solo entitled "Face to Face" with her friends as well as relatives join in the heart-broken husband in his grief. PASSING SHOW IN WASHINGTON. (By Ar-W-Tee.) Dudley's Theater "on the boulevard" is to be enlarged. The fine bill at the Howard Theater, this week, embraces the "Texas Tommy Four"—Pugh and Pugh, and Lillard and Dillard. Dr. Criswell and Rastus Buckner. Crowded houses at night are the rule now at the more efficient temple of mirth. J. A. English, with his magic hoops, went big here at the Howard and the Blue Mouse. John E. Cooper, the "lightning escape man" and comedy magician, is at the Dudley. Misses Effie King and Lottie Gee, after a successful six weeks' engagement at the Fairlyland, move "up town" next week to Dudley's, and will go out on the street. These "lented artists will rest about the middle of September at their home in Cincinnati. The famous Griffin Sisters, Emma and Mabel, spent Sunday in the city with friends, en route from Richmond to Asbury Park, where they opened Monday at the Gift Store, Mr. S. H. Dudley at the Gift Edge Cafe, together with Counselor J. Frank Wheaton, of New York City, and R. W. Thompson. The Misses Griffin are delighted with Washington and its hospitable people, and are seriously contemplating making a meeting with their cousin, meet with a cordial reception here. Following their Asbury Park engagement, the Misses Griffin will open on the 19th at the Monogram, Chicago, with dates in Indianapolis, Louisville and Cincinnati for succeeding weeks. A Southern tour is the The corporation which is being organized to purchase the Howard Theater is making gratifying progress, under the leadership of Manager A. J. Thomas. The corporation is making business proposition the new plan appeals to the hard-headed men of money of the town, although Mr. Thomas' chief aim at this time is to interest the masses and the business of small means who may wish to invest in such businesses, with a view of developing an income eventually. It is to these thrifty classes that the Howard must look for its audiences and its profits. Leon R. Long, "the only Leon," star magician, was in the city Sunday, making his way to Philadelphia. He was as loquacious ever, and explained to your correspondent how he does his best tricks of ledermil. LETTER LIST. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List Brooks and Smith Jackson, Wilbur T. Bradford and Bradford Keefer & Williams Burton, Charles Lee and Lee Bennett, B. J. McCabe, Wm. Bebbs, Richard Prince, M. Bentley, Wayne Pedona, F. S. Carter, Cook, W. Marion Porter, Charlie Cook, C. B. Payton, S. E. Cook, C. B. Peter, T. Caldwell Elwood Ranson, James Daniels, Willie Ranson & Ransom Dow, Willie Robinson, Walter Dorsey, Lawrence Rosenborough, George Drew, C. B. Saucy, Ollie Davis, J. L. Strauder, Ed Kennedy, Chas. T. Stone, E. Elliott, T. Slas Simpson, Fred Goodlett, Forest Sutton, H. J. Green, Pugh & Green Smith, James Gus Thompson, Thomas Huhes, Atrus Willie Haywood, Eddie Wise, Hen. Hunt, HI Henry Walden, O. W. Huhes, Atrus Wiley, Jack Herndon, Coy Woods, F. E. Heonay, H. Wallburg, Rae Ladies' List. Berry, Miss Kate McCoy, Viola Colefict, Miss Tria Midleton, Miss Gregory Mason, Lillian Mille, Millie Mamie Brown, Rosie Smith, Miss Bessie Garrett, Miss Early Townsend, Mary Hackley, Madam E. Taylor, Jennie Jones, Miss Julia V. The bill is a hummer from start to finish, and the pictures out of the ordinary. The bill opens with Lion Daniels, and the ball, better known as "Smiling Dog," the little southern fashion plate, is a riot in those old songs in a new way of singing them, and his graceful air on the stage makes them all laugh. The wonderful blind quartette, or the Invincible Four, in all, is the greatest aggregation that the Louisville people have ever seen in a colored house. Little Dorothy, the little wonder, is a scream when she prepares for a performance, and vocally and instrumentally is far beyond the ordinary. Manager Hogan shows him his patrons some show for a dime. PROF. EPH WILLIAMS’ FAMOUS TROUBADOURS — Birmingham, Ala., August 19; Pratt City, 20; Ensley, 21; Bossemer, 22; Montvello, 23; Selma, 24. PROF. P. G. LOWERY’ CO.—With Hagen-backwall Shows—Salkan, Kan., Amherst, 22; Hertington, 20; McPherson, 21; Larned, 23; Dodge City, 23; Great Bend, 24. PROF. ROY POPE’S CO.—With Ringling Bros. Shows—Davenport, Iowa, August 19; Frogman, 22; Rockport, 21; Sterling, 22; Kewanee, 23; Macomb, 24. DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS—Chas. Game Museum, Iowa, August 19; Gardener, 20; Odell, 21. PROF. WOLFSCALE’S CO.—With Barnum & Bailey Shows—Vancouver, B. August 19; Bellingham, Wash., 20; Seattle, 22; Tacoma, 23; North Yakima, 24. PROF. BISMARK FERRIS’ CO.—With the two Bills Show—Green Bay, Wis., August 19; Oshkosh, 20; Appleton, 21; Manitowoc, 22; Sheboygan, 23; Milwaukee, 24. HORNES GEORGIA MINTRELS—Chicago, Ill., August 19 to 24. FLORIDA BLOSSOMS—Tarboro, N. C., August 19. PROF. W. L. RAWLES CO.-With 101 Ranch--Toledo, O. August 19; Findal- nation--Jamestown, Anderson, Ind, 22; Indianapolis, Columbus, 19; ALABAMALAND CO.-W. A. Thomas, Mgr.-Mineola, Iowa, August 19; Glen- land--Columbus, Georgia COON LA SHES' TEN JOLLY GEORGIA COON SHOUTERS.-Marx theater, Wynette, Mich., August 19 to 24. GOLLMAR BROS' SHOWS—Chilton, Wis. August 19; Plymouth, 20; Ken- New Crown Garden 521 Indiana Ave. Tim E. Owsley, Manager. The House of Good Shows LEON, THE And Ven Still playing Washington, D.C. Would like to LEON R. LONG, 1223 T Street N. W., Washing Performers, St LEON, THE MAGICIAN And Ventriloquist Still playing Washington, D.C. Would like to hear from all magicians. Important. Address LEON K. LONG, 1223 T Street N, W., Washington, D.C. Performers, Stop and Listen! The Dixie Theatre, Beaumont, Tex., Wants you if you are good. Write now, don't play piano player who can read and fake too, write aager, Wm. Benbow, Producer and Stage Manage Gardner and Are in Columbus, O., Little Miss Josie Graham has been in Columbus Are You?" was an awful hit. The old man out. They closed with a double buck dance and the Goodloes. The Lockhart Now Playing the Bailey Managers write for Thos. W. Lockhart, 800 N DENNY T WANTS six good performers at once—must be be bretts, both must be good singers and dancers. Good comedians, both must be good. Good sala Johnson, known as "Cabbage," and Chas. J. A. Denny Theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla. WANT For Lee's big Airdome and other houses. I'll go houses, all in Louisiana. Your biggest railroad dians and chorus girls. also teams. Must be all salaries. long engagements; money sure. State promptly. Address E. D. LEE, 927 Valance St. Allen & Different from ASK ANY Want you if you are good. Write now, don't be afraid to state your salary, large or small. Manager, Wm. Beublow, Producer and Stage Manager, 50 Forstreet, Beublow, Texas. Little Miss Josie Graham has been in Columbus before, and her song "Whose Loving Darling Are You." was an awful hit. The old man song and dance of Mr Sam Gardner, was a knock out. They closed with a double buck dance and were forced to take several bows. Regards to the Goodloos. Thos. W. Lockhart, 800 N. Church St., Paris, Texas DENNYTHEATRE WANTS six good performers at once—must be good: One leading lady for stock, and two soubreats, both must be good singers and dancers. One good producer and straight man and two good comedians, both must be good. Good salary for right people. Want to hear from Harry Johnson, known as "Cabbage," and Chas. J. Arrant, trombone player. Address N. H. BEAN, Denny Theatre, Oklahoma City, Okla. WANTED! For Lee's big Airdome and other houses. I'll give you 8 week in New Orleans, 12 weeks in other houses, all in Louisiana. Your biggest railroad jump would be $2.75. Want soubrets, comedians and chorus girls. also teams. Must be able to work in stock. One show a night, small salaries, long engagements; money sure. State in first letter lowest salary. We answer mail promptly. Address E. D. LEE, 927 Valance St., New Orleans, La. Allen & Morton For Sale Belmont St Pensacola On account of sickness, I will lease Theatre, the only colored Vaudevi answered. Ask any performer who For Sale or Lease! Belmont Street Theatre Pensacola, Florida On account of sickness, I will lease for a number of years the above Theatre, the only colored Vaudeville Theatre here. Correspondence answered. Ask any performer who has worked here as to attendance. Colored musicians and performers. Two good teams (married couples) who are good singers and dancers. Novelty act of any kind suitable for olio. Show never closes. J. C. O'BRIEN Per. Add. Ackerman-Quigley Litho. Co., Kansas City, Mo. Route : Reidsville, N. C., August 19; High Point, 20; Concord, 21; Charlotte, 22; Salisbury, 23; Statesville, 24. ROUTES. This Week. osha, 21; Lake Geneva, 22; Harvard, Ill., 23; Oak Park, 24. ALWAYS WORKING EDDIE E. DAYE "The Human Corkscrew." Glad to hear from all managers and friends. Permanent Address The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. The Globe Theatre! Spartanburg, S. C. Wants first class vandeville performers at all times. Long engagements. GEO. McCLAIN, Owner. GEO. LYONS, Mgr. THE EDITOR BILLY KING Assistant Manager Central Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. Can always place Vaudeville Acts, Stock Co. and Producer on biggest city time in the South. Write me or L. D. Joel, sole owner. MAGICIAN triloquist hear from all magicians. Important. Address ton, D. C. op and Listen! be afraid to state your salary, large or small, quick. The Christopher Bros, Owners and Manner, 551 Forsythe street, Beaumont, Texas. And Graham at the Dunbar Theatre before, and her song, "Whose Loving Darling and dance of Mr. Sam Gardner, was a knock 5 GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 The Manhattan Quartet is at the Madison avenue carnival, Indianapolis, this week. After a successful engagement at the Circle theater, Philadelphia, Pa., E. E. Pugh and James A. Lillard and Mrs. E. B. Lillard and Mrs. L. B. Pugh will open at the Howard theater, Washington. Alex F. Wheeler, Wm. Morgan, Homer Broadaele, Leonard Creary, David Joy, Leonard Wright, Kinniard, Marie Scott, Juanita are touring in New Hampshire in the "Down in Tennessee" Company. Wm Coleman of Cincinnati is in Indianapolis this week with a little throw ball game known as the Jack Johnson family. He is at the Madison avenue carnival being conducted under the lodge of Yeomen. The following is the roster of the La She Jolly Georgia Coon Shouters: Jake Brown, Sidney Carter, Sallie Gray, Elnorm Cox, Clifton Stanley, Louise Stanley, Lee Hare Reed Williams, H. La, She, manager Russell and Owens Stock Company is now at the Globe theater, Jacksonville, Fla., doing nicely. The company is as follows: Messrs. Russell and Owens, Madame Laura Moss, the Pewees, Miss Petrona Lazzo, Irma White, Ruth Harrison, Annie St. Clair, Porter and Porter and Theresa Legg. The company sends regards to friends. Our manager, Mr. Frank Crowd, always has the same smile, rain or shine. THE WHEREABOUTS OF JOHN WILLIAMS. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of John Williams, of Atlanta; Ga., once with Billy Kersand's Minstrels. His mother's name was Mattle Williams. OKLAHOMA CITY OKLA The Dixie theater has changed managers and opened Thursday night to S. R. O. Cox and Cox are the talk of the city in their new sketch, "A House of Toc Much Trouble, which is a scream. Miss Trouble, which is a scream. Miss Trouble, which is a scream. singing "He's My Little Daddy," web Foot-Charlie is doing a wonderful slow drag. Everybody was glad to see Mr. Drake and the Supier Brothers at the Dixie theater. Miss Charlotte Nicholson, the rage tone piano player, makes a great impression better known as "Fathead," is the trap drummer, while Drake gets his duck on the cornet. BAILEY AIRDOME, PARIS, TEXAS The Lockhart Stock Company opened at the Ailey airdome last Monday night, August 5, to a packed house, despite the rison Blackburn, our star comedian, was accorded a hearty ovation when he made his appearance on the stage, this town's birthplace. Mr. Blackburn has first appeared vaudeville in his hometown. He was a riot the whole time he was on, taking five or six encores during the performance. Mr. Blackburn has been booked in the management of the Lockhart Stock Company, and they are doing fine. Mrs. Tommy Burton, the prima donna of the town, and they are doing out of went fine. This company is booked for eighteen weeks solid through Texas and Louisiana. Mr. Lockhart wishes to hear from the profession. Mrs. Ada Lockhart sends regards to Gardner and Graham. "WHAT'S WHAT ON THE DUDLEY CIRCUIT." Following is the schedule of the Dudley circuit, for the week of, August 12: Washington, D. C.—S. H. Dudley theater, time. Fairfax and son, John E. Cooper thesus, the great contortionist; Fairyland thesus, King and King in their eleventh week. Norfolk, Va.-Globe theater, Sam Davis, Mine. Merry, Nichols and Logan, theater, Whitney Musical Comedy Company in its farewell week, after which the house vaudeville and road shows will be booked to the end of the year. Richmond, Va.-Dixie theater, Harris and Mine. Eva La Rhue, Miss Bessie Brown Fredericksburg, Va.—Cosmo Garden Love and Love; all-star-bill. NOTES FROM H. L. RAWLES COMPANY. H. L. Rawles and company were highly entertained in Omaha by the Morton Business Association. We also met many friends in Des Moines, Iowa, and they made it very pleasant for us. E4 Farrell and J. Mitchell were the same at at home in Des Moines. Dock Ford and A. N. Parker met two of their old friends. Dock Ford was so glad to see them and to give him a ride on the stage coach. J. L. Holmes took a $4 trip Sunday night and didn't get back until Monday morning. While in Milwaukee, Wis. Rubie Johnson and W. N. Nash spent the night with two of their friends. J. A. Jacobs was working hard getting ready to on big time just as soon as this show closes its season. L. Baker met his old friend, Mr. Geo. Weaver. Mr. Weaver made it very pleasant for the company while there. M. H. Mintor is still holding his old place, being the first in the car at night H. L. Rawles met two of his old friends in Milwaukee, Miss Estella Phillips and S. H. Bryant. H. L. Rawles sends regards to all his friends in and out of the profession, and will be glad to hear from them at any time. BARNUM & BAILEY NOTES. The big show is now in the golden West, and Prof. Wolfscale and his company are still cooring a big success. The company still needs a manager, seems to be well pleased with Prof. Wolfscale's company, as he wears a broad smile on his face, all times. He is a comedian, a manager and principal comedian, and goes big at all times. Matt hurrier, who first joined the show last week, is certainly a funny comedian and also some singer and dancer. O. Thomas, tenor singer, who is singing "Goodbye, My Love, Goodbye" and "Goodbye, Rose, receives Many encores. "Goodbye, Rose, also a big hit with his eccentric dancing. Rose Fisher and Esther Lascoe, soubrets, are very clever singers and dancers. The orchestra is under the leadership of W. H. Gordon, and is made up of the following persons: W. H. Gordon, Joan, and the orchestra's cornet; Bennie Stratton, bass; Jas McDonald, trombone, and Troy Wolfscale, trap drums. BENJ. F. PENN IN JAIL-HAS MANY FRIENDS. BOISE, Idaho—Benjamin F. Penn, a colored man hired in the county jail on the charge of attempting to commit murder, was among the members of Busy's Minstrels that showed in Boise August 5. Penn is the Negro who shot Arthur Lacy in June, after showing in Nampa in June, after showing in this city. The two men got into a con- troversy over a a belle with the same show and the shooting affair resulted, and he carried a serious wound which was not fatal. Penn formerly traveled with the Busy Mammals in California, and many of the company's men were killed him, each remembering him with some present. He has received some fifty ten cases of tobacco among other presents. They also carried out a series of attacks as they passed the court house with a favorite selection that created a sensation and caused him to bring back the memoirs of bygone days, in which he was a trooper. ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR 999. P. L. Jenkins writes from Newport, Ark, that they are still in Arkansas and even in Oklahoma. Ellwood Johnson, cornet and violin player for the past five years, identified with this company, closed August 5 at Jonesboro, Ark, and is now located at O. K. Wm. Shaw, flute and piccolo player, says hello Bismark Ferris. I wrote you but received no answer. Our mails are received by mail by no one came from you. Our mail man is O. K. If you write, I will receive it. Wm. Phillips, clairnetist, who has been in the music season slowly recovering from the severe sickness expected back with the show shortly. The whole bunch sends regards to him. He was as charlie, Nancy Brown's sweetheart, so entitled "Serenading Under Difficulties." Prof. J. H. Mccannon sends regards to William T. Fisher and Jesse Reeves, and the following: Clifton Boyd (Kid Wood), marvelous contortionist, sends regards to all friends and he is still easily holding his own at each performance. Nathan Nichols, where are you? I have a letter for each of you. Write and I will forward same at once. NEWS AND GOSSIP. Nichols and Logan made a big hit at Dudley's theater, while Sam Davis and Mme. Berry took bows. Misses King and Gee were still going great in their tenth week. Love and Love went well at the Foraker in Washington, D. C. Harris and Turner, Bessie Brown and Mme. La Rhue made a great hit at the Globe in Norfolk, Va. That well-known sister team, the Griffin Sisters, is going great in Richmond. Well, the dope is out. We will have twenty-five weeks to offer good acts in a few weeks, the time extending from the Carolinas to New York City. Next week we begin booking acts for the Cosmo Garden in Fredericksburg, Va. Look out, boys, they are out. Lew W. Henry and eLigh Whiper are still talking, though Leigh has gone to talk with Whitney about the war. Erb Robinson is cleaning up the Tar-Heel State with his brother. NOTES FROM TERRY'S TWO-CAR "UNCLE TOM'S CABIN" COMPANY Business has been top notch except two weeks in Illinois. In Wisconsin and Iowa it has been the biggest in years. Jack Howard joined the advance and also G. Barton, at Farley, I.a., and our general agent, Fred Hottenstein says they are doing great work ahead. E.C. Jones, bandmaster, with fourteen men, and Fred Hottenstein, with director J. with nine men, Orien Lewis, stage director, Harry Darr, Will Porter, F. McCann, Art Swan, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Wolf, Ed Hale, H.H. Curott, J. J. Caldwell, Thos. Gardner, Guy Long, Fred L. Lierely, A. A. Swanson, the great Laretto, Corinne Dickey, Nettie Barnett, Mattie Butler, C. W. Bøee, J. E. Bee, J. M. B. B. B. B. B. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lankard, R. W. Wilson, Chas. Thompson, Dick Thompson, Harry Armstrong, C. Conway, W. Dustin, P. Green, Joe Harshman, C. Long, J. McEvers, A. C. Nieman, R. Parer, R. H. Weisbrod, Fred Hottenstein, J. Howard, G. Barton, Corinne Snyder, Fred Terry and W. Dickey, and with the show. We can under ten, until October 19. We can fly fifteen head of stock, and our new foot top with a 50-foot middle, arrived at Beloit, Wis., two weeks ago. EASTERN THEATRICAL NOTES. (By Billy E. Jones.) Cooke and Stevens at the Pantages theater, Vancouver, B. C. Charles Bongia and wife now with the Black Patti show at Goshen, N. Y. Lella B. Mitchell has retired from the stage and now resides in New York City. Housley and Nichols presenting their musical skit at Savoy theater, San Diego, Cal. Fiddler and Shelton arrived in New York City to open the season on the big time. Aida Overton Walker now in her second week at Hammerstein's theater, New York. The Carter Trio at Queen theater, Wilmington, N. C., will open on Dudley circuit soon. The Michaels, Dan and Emma, formerly of the Black Patti Company, are meeting with success throughout the East with their singing and dance act. Miss Mary Evans, the contralto singer, of Brooklyn, is now rehearsing some new numbers of the coming season, and will be in one of the leading colored companies this season. Thomas and Ward, who are presenting one of the best colored acts in vaudelle, are scoring a big success everywhere they appear. They are at the Grand theater, New York, this week. Miss Mamie Rowe and Edith Rowe joined the Black Patti Company and married the Tuesday at Bochen, N.Y. Miss Mamie Rowe is one of the dainty soubres of New York City. Billy E. Jones, the cabaret entertainer, would like to sing Tuesday at Bochen, cabaret work, who can sing the popular songs and also do vaudeville work. Please write to 88 Rockwell Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. Billy E. Jones, the New York song booster, has landed, "Wont You Let Me Take You Home" to the top of all other songs at South Beach. The song is going to be a hit with all performers now featuring it. With the stage set most appropriately and the lighting effects beautifully handled, Aida Overton Walker made her design a masterpiece, augmented by Franco Creatore and his band, augmented by a score of strings and a harp. When the popular leader an this season's orchestra chairs the house rang with the orchestra using all through the incidental music to 'Salome.' Miss Walker appeared on the stage and her dusky form, robed in a formal costume, in the appearance of Egyptian princess She made an imposing picture and per- THE FREEMAN. AN \LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. D. O. M. D. O. M. D. O. M. D. O. M. D. O. M. D. O. M. DANDY DIXIE MINSTREL BALL CLUB formed her dance in a manner which has not been excelled by any of her predecessors in the character. The audience at Hammond Theater, New York, enjoyed her work immensely. The new three-act musical comedy called "Captain Jasper", by the late Ed Green, will be performed on stage, and was recently revised by W. A. Cobb will be the new play for the Black Patti Company, which began rehearsals Tuesday at Goshen, N. Y. The company will open on August 11 with the following roster: Sissettetta Jones (Black Patti), Mazie Bush, Jeannette Murphy, Lillie Sequine, Estelle Wattis, John Phillips, Lilie Glenn, Al Wattis, Ed Borden, Ramsey Mumgam, Nunnigan, W. A. Cooke, Howell W. L. Wurzel, Edith Rowe, Mamie Rowe, Johnny Livingston, James Reed, Wm. Ball, Ray White, Fannie Hudson, Daisy Garrett, D. Richards, musical director; chef, W. K. Smith, musical director; matters; carporter, John Jones; advance agent, J. M. Free, and R. Voeckel. THE DIXIE THEATER, BEAUMONT, TEXAS. Wm. Benbow has returned to the Lone Star state after three weeks in Mexico City, Mexico; four weeks in Los Cruise, Mexico; and three weeks in New Orleans, where he and Miss Enda Landry Benbow have been cleaning up. Benbow says he likes that Mexican money, but he don't like their style, and he is glad to get to work. He can among the Wm. Benbow who charge the Dixie theater in Beaumont, Texas, and says the happiest hour is when he goes to pay off. Hello, to the String Bean, why don't you want to work there where are you, try Texas awhile? Lots of work out here. Jack Wiggins come on out here and learn the boys how to play. Aram Smith teaches the Reduce that fat. Sis. Paul Curry your state again; she's right. Billy Orntre, it is better here now than it was when we were trouping with the New Orlando instructor and the nearest route to Frisco to work all the time off at the Dixie theater, Beaumont, Tex. BARNUM AND BAILEY NOTES. At this writing all members of Wolfscale's band and minstrels are enjoying the best of health and doing fine. While in Kansas City the band and minstrels have received scores of compliments on having one of the best bands and minstrels with a circus that ever played that city. Mr. George Beckom, comedian and also playwright, opened the season with the company, who once excelled at Wolfscale at Kansas City on account of poor health. Mr. Matt Turner, the famous comedian and straight man, joined the company at Kansas City as one of the principal comedians. Our Colored Giants baseball team are still on their winning streak. They won their second game from the B. & B. Moose team July 27th by a score of 14 to 12. The lineup of the B. & B. Moose is: Johnny Depp, Larry Wilkerson, Yasir First base; Jackson, shortstop; Douglas, third base; David Gray, second base; Lefty, center field; Wm. Moore, left field; Sonny, right field; Lewis Carr, pitcher and catcher; Willis will be pleased to meet any team traveling with shows in a radius of 100 miles. SEEN AND HEARD WHILE PASS ING. (S. Tutt Whitney.) During the last three months I have received letters from friends in different parts of the country informing me that different compositions used with the Southern Smart Set Company are being sung by vaudeville teams and claimed by the singers as their own compositions. Since our first tour South, all music used with the Southern Smart Set Company has been composed by Mr. T. L. Corwell, J. Homer Tutt, Henry Watterson and myself. Many of our compositions have never been published. It being our desire to furnish our patrons with first-hand music. Permission to use some of our compositions has been asked and granted to several of our friends in the profession. Others not content to use them without permission, lay claim to their authorship. With the permission of Mr. Knox, I have compiled the following list of compositions for which J. Homer Tutt, Henry Watterson and myself are individually or collectively responsible: Dear Old Mexico; Smile On Sue; Dream and Glide; Strutting Sam; When I Hear the Minstrel Band; Neat Ned, Nuff Sed; Glad, Glad Dude; Swell Dan From Dixie Land; Oh, My, Miss Mandy; Gee, But It’s Tough To Be Poor; Captain Kidd; Hot Tamale Sam; Dat Sufficiency; Yankee Sam; Fair Enough; Ain’t Got Nuthin; Had Nuthin’; Don’t Want Nuthin’ But You; I Ain’t Goin’ to Let Nobody Make a Fool Out of Me; The Expression On Your Face Makes Me Hesitate; In the Sweet Bye and Bye; I Can’t Do Like Paw; The Miser’s Gold; Through Eternity; Have patience, Don’t Worry; I’m a Ruler; I’m the Mayor of Newtown; Lucinda, By My Lady Lu; Dear Louse; My Spanish Maid; Good Night, Marie; Oh, Come to Me; Gee, But Ain’t It Great to be a Soldier; Tell Me, Little Girlie; Sally; This Short Life is But a Dream; That’s Where I Long to Be; Indiana; Tell Me, Rose; The Wedding of the Flower and the Bee; I Could Learn to Love a Boy Like You; Dixie Land; On a Summer Eve; I Love You Best of All; Way Back in Dixie Land; It’s Shoutin’ Time; Feegee King; At the Post Office Door; Dear Old Atlantic City; I Wish I Didn’t Have to Work Anymore. ST. PAUL, MINN. Special to THE FREEMAN. ST. PAUL, MINN.—Having the pleasure to be at the Sunday School Union picnic at Minnehaa Park, Minn., on July 30, 1912, it is essential to say it was one of the best outings I have seen or LORETTA!Globe Theatre enjoyed this season. The young men and women were all dressed very fascinating. Their gorgeous costumes were all fitted for the occasion. They enjoyed a glorious time in the woods. The contests resulted as follows: Mrs. George W. Duckett arrived in the city this morning from a visit to her mother and brother in Prince Albert, Canada. Mr. Hiram H. Starr, who died at Fall City, Ore., recently, left all his great wealth to Booker T. Washington for the benefit of Tuskegee recently. Governor Eberhardt and Mayor Keller are always on the job personally when the colored peoples conventions come to town, and these citizens are liking these attentions. It is to be hoped, however, that arrangements can be made in the future to start the entertainments earlier that the time of these busy men may not be imposed upon. Mrs. R. B. Chapman, who has been taking the rest cure at St. Luke's Hospital for the past six weeks, is able to sit up. She is getting along nicely and will be able to return to her home in a few weeks. JOHNSON The Mystic In Mental Telepathy and Second Sight. Vaudeville's greatest attraction, unique, novel and new. Packing houses everywhere. Costumes changed daily. Now booking season 1912-13. First class houses write or wire D. A. Joseph, Manager, care The Freeman WHEN IN INDIANAPOLIS 5311 Indiana Ave. New Phone 2947-K. Board unequaled, and accommodation unsur- passed. MRS. F. WAGONER. Prop. WANTED Vaudeville Pianist Sight reader, steady job. If available, "wire object" stating all. Address GEORGE E. BUNDY, Circle Theatre, 1325 South St., Phila- adelphia, Pa. WANTED Colored Barbers, in Winnipeg, Man., Canada. The Gate City Barber Shop, the finest and most up to date 10-chair shop in the city, has an开 停 For first class men. Barbers can snip, from $18 to $35 per week—white trade. Address Gate City Barber Shop. 26 Main St. Winnipeg, Man. WANTED High class vandeville performers at all times. W. J. SHIELDS, Proprietor and Manager of Dreamland and Princess Theaters, Angusta, Georgia. 40-Performers and Musicians Wanted-40 For the Florida Blossoms Theatrical Company Musicians must double B. & O. This company has a reputation equal, if not superior to any other, for musicians wishing employment for the season of 1912-13, can find a reputable show to travel with. You can answer this add, will please state what they can do and lowest salary in first letter. Please refer to PETE WORTHEY. Owner and Manager Florida Blossoms Co. 619 Fourth St. Macon, Ga. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE Largest Colored Theatre in Philadelphia, Pa. wants first class acts. Three or more weeks if hits. Write now. NEW CIRCLE THEATRE, 1321-23-25 St. South. Philadelphia. Wanted, for Booker Washington Air Dome Vaudeville acts, good singles preferred. Every week you can change and make good, another week follows. State all you can do and lowest salary in first letter. TOM TURPIN, Booker Washington Air Dome, St. Louis, Mo Singing and Dancing Comedians convinced. Billy Dewey featuring his own song, entitled "E any bill. Address 2011 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. WANTED colored acts coming East, write to Stein and Leo e agents, Parkway Building, Broad and Cherry str WANTED acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recog HN T. GIBSON, Prop Auditorium Theatre, Philadelphia, Pa. ed for The Palace Th Hear them and be convinced. Billy Dewey featuring his own song, entitled "Keep on Smiling," which is a hit on any bill. Address 2611 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill. WANTED! All first class colored acts coming East, write to Stein and Leonard, the leading Vaudeville agents, Parkway Building, Broad and Cherry streets, Philadelphia, Penna. 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. Wanted for The Palace Theatre. Formerly the Grand, Chattanooga, Tenn. it is good in vaudeville. Am now booking all ac- cents. Send in your open time now, as we give from your largest Theaters in the South. Nothing too big to pla- cifics if you have them. We have the houses large e get busy. For the best time write or wire at once, B. B. Dudley, Mgr. and Ag- theatre Bld., Room 5, Chattanooga Sound at Last The Country's Long Waited-for Love Song is the Healer for All Wounded H music by William W. Gyles; arranged by Eug- and 25c in coin or stamps. Music Dealers, write at once. 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Wire, write or telephone. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida. Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager, Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State St., Chicago, Ill. Performers Send in Your Open Time. Wanted at Once! Haven't closed in five years—work the year around. A good home to save money for right people. "Those answering this add state all particulars and lowest salary in first letter. Six ladies of good appearance who can sing and dance, wanted immediately. Write or wire as per route in The Freeman. Prof. Eph Williams Owner and Manager. IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. TAMPA, Fla.—Gus Stringer (Big Injent), of the Tampa Canadian Giants, in a recent game between the Giants and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took a hold of the Pittsburgh Baker with the score a 1 to 1 in the twelfth inning. The hat was passed in his interest. Jim Flynn, who fought Jack Johnson on July 4, is now likely to be matched to fight some good heavyweight in San Francisco on Labor Day afternoon. Jim Flynn will be batting at his open air club on that day, and has wired an offer to Jack Curley, his manager. If Curley accepted, the chances of him winning a heavyweight of California, will be pitted against Flynn. CALGARY, Alta.—Tommy Burns, who was defeated at the hands of Jack Johnson and gave the heavyweight championship to the colored race, the other day set up for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' announcement he had retired. Burns says Johnson asserts that his toughest battle was with Burns, and therefore the championship belongs to him, as the Buccaneers to re-enter and defend his title. JEANNETTE IS CHAMPION SAYS DAN McKETTRICK Withdrawal of Big Smoke Puts An other in the Limelight. NEW YORK—"It is not customary in America to claim a pugilistic championship, nor am I seeking to establish a precedent, but since screaming is the world's heavyweight title for Joe Jeannette, my Hoboken colored fighter." In the aforesaid words, Voluminous Dan McKettrick took to talk, claimed the diadem for which Jack Johnson appears to have no use. Daniel did not snicker or smile when he declared himself, to a appearances he had cared for claiming the world's championships. Continuing, Mr. McKettrick imparted: "Billy Gibson and I went to Chicago especially to bind a match between Johnson and McKettrick, for a bona fide offer of $20,000 guaranty and a large percentage of the moving pictures. Gibson muttered that $20,000 to Johnson until that was all he could say. For a tenure no round-ear bout stir the man who himself champion? He did not even shift his feet. Johnson has that $30,000 thing imbedded so firmly in his brain that it would not be a round-ear bout that figure is mentioned right off the reel. "Fine champion he is when he turns down the best proposition ever made for such a short muss," Eckrickt is not of the species that talks about himself. He chooses his phrases carefully, and chides himself when he makes a rhetorical mistake. Dan also said that Jeannette was entitled to call himself the real thing among the heavyweights, and following the champion's declaration that he would never fight again. PALZER MAKES IT PLAIN THAT HE'S AFTER MONEY Eager to Box Jack Johnson in New York or in Mexico on Labor Day. NEW YORK.—"I will fight any, man in the world if I can get my price, saito Palzer in conquer," he says. Bombard Wells, the day after, "I prefer Jack Johnson, of course, and I am ready to box him ten rounds in the Garden or to a finish in Juarez, Mexico, on Labor Day. I did not see John Palzer, but I saw him. I have a man dickering with him now and I've asked Manager Gibson to put us on in the Garden. Gibson is willing to give each of us 25 per cent of the gross revenue for a fight, the right opinion, for Johnson is sure to demand a big guarantee. If Tommy Ryan can furnish enough money for a finish fight in Mexico I'll accept, for I firmly believe I give the Negro if there's time enough "As for Luther McCarty, you can say that I'll box him ten rounds in the Garden. If I can have a $5,000 guarantee, but not if I have a $5,000 guarantee, but I'll make a $5,000 guarantee," says I. "Why, I heard in Chicago that he didn't stop Carl Morris on the level, and furthermore I am pretty sure that he would tried to get a big fellow named John Fred McKay to lay down to him. McCarty showed he wasn't much when he failed to stop a sailor named Tim Logan in Philadelphia a few weeks ago. But I'll take him on under the conditions that I'll take him when I'll be in a bough with him," he said much money. 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Till admit that I have much to learn about this game, for you must remember that I've been boxing only sixteen months. I'm going to improve steadily from now on. "Jim Flynn? Nothing doing with him. He signed to box me just before I stopped Kaufman and then sneaked out of town. He was hoping to happen, hopes first. Then if he is worth a match I'll agree to give him one. But under the circumstances he doesn't deserve recognition, he doesn't deserve to beat him easily and that lets him come. I put up a stronger fight against Johnson, and I may beat him, too. If is simply a case of money with me, for it's going to be tough to win with anybody. If the Garden doesn't care to put up the coin for the Johnson botu, maybe another local club will. In fact, another local club will be to ask for bids. I can say whether the mission would allow me to meet Johnson here or not, but I'm told there is nothing in the Frawley law prevent the bout. The Kaufman first and McCarty second as far as I can remember to fit for Johnson. Palzer expressed himself in this manner at New Dorp, Staten Island, after a visit to the museum. The big Iowa man weighed 230 pounds, and had just arrived from the West. If he didnt from his talk that he wasn't afraid of, he would have and a business bee buzzing in his boner. JACK JOHNSON RETIRES? Heavyweight Champ Gives Up His Title, Maybe—The Eligible List—Johnson Shows. Mercy. One would think that with all of the Johnson palver the country has been getting that it would be weary enough. Getting that it would be worth of the white people still delight in taking the story of the matchless Jack. And, of course, his fellow racemen have their hearts set on the story; so it is up to us to follow the story willingly, with follow suite, to tell it 'oer and over again. The retirement of Jack is now the uppermost question in pugilistic circles. Some think that championship is too much of a thing willingly to be the nature of men to come down from high perches if there is a chance of sticking. The champion has the clearest of eyes, and he is willingly to surrender, it is exceedingly doubtful if he will screw himself up to that point for many a day. He is aware of the fact that as time wears away he is being more and more recognizable without slint; they are saying excellent things of him and in fine, cordial temperament, testifying to his worthiness, success and the special men of the human race in the sense of formidability in the manly art of self-defense. This is all too sweet to relinquish without a terrible sacrifice of im Before I have spoken of some of the great ones in other professions, who thought they were going to retire. They thought they were going to die. They danger line by viewing the experiences of those before them. They knew the fatal day, as Homer said of Troy, when, "Thou imperial Troy must bend, And thy warriors fall, thy glories And end." But in the hour of resignation there obsesses that longing for their life's stimulation, and resignation is not what it seemed. Johnson is to now pass away, and as I said last week, he knows that there must be a resignation day. He doubtless would die a king, the most natural desire, but he is not what he is by chance, and as many as of those easier routes to light places. That he might rules in the kingdom of pugilism. He is menaced every moment of his life by the news of some new aspirant for the power. He knows that in time his splendid power will be succeeded in a certainity, come soon or come late. Who knows but what already the clinched fist of fate may hold written the name of the newer Saul who will be the king. It is better to retire unbeaten as Jeffries did to the shade of his groves to hear the benedictions of passing men, or fight till he drops, shot to pieces by some new king, to spit that spells him a reliet—a been? But Johnson is so infinitely superior to all who parade before him as if to make him afraid, that he can well hold on for a while, years before he is be alarmed about successor. True enough, he is getting older, but so are those who would contend with him. And it is known that out of the pugilistic alliances that he has formed, the ones who can lay elimin to the distinction backed up by worthy things done. And after all, that's the test. The fighter is known to be on the next or six years to be on the "lim" the game be on the horizon somewhere, making ready to entertain him. He showed us, the prospective champion, regardless of the fateful hold of the clinched fist, it must soon produce or there'll be nothing doing with Mr. Jack for years to come. The champion has a good ten year's lease on his title. Let us see, there's the three leading aspirants, Jeannette, Langford and McVean. Either have been whipped by Johnny Craig, the former champion, or claims for the championship other than as a matter of business—fighting for what's in it. These three are infinitely above the set of hopes, consequently they get the best jack of all the blacks wear themselves out in their fusillades against one another, or join in the march on down to senility and infirmity to get Jack years, or the radius of a half-Jack years, or possibly these four Negroes will effectly block the path of white men. That is to say, either one is champion of the world, barring the remaining three. It's a bad problem. The laws for the demolition of trust could not be very well applied to the quartet of Negro fighters. And while I have maintained that they are not any too much better than not a trust on that account. They are a natural trust, and because of their ability they would prefer to have some good white men in the game. Johnson says they are not good enough to money at the gate than a contest between two colored men. The all-black stars situation is unfortunate from that viewpoint. It is thought, also, that a little bit of money to the game if it were not so onedished. It was fine to see with what eagerness men went to Reno when there was speculation that he would fight. Opinion was fairly divided, thus making for that zestful interest, which makes attendance worth the while, and the whole business exciting. Every now and then Johnson shows up in a new role. Last week I gave a portion of the team a set down in a very prince of good fellows, gentlemanly in deportment and in every way worthy of meeting. To my judgment it was fine, since him by white and because of that Mr. Johnson and the race to which he belongs should feel very proud, indeed. Not long since a lair in Chicago stole a man from Johnson in court against him. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER but filled with compassion rather than revenge. He was permitted to name the terms of punishment. In fact, he requested that he should do so of the judge, who kindly consented. Here follows the matter as occurred: "Jack Johnson, champion pugilist of the world, showed the other day that he could fight as fairly in court as in the prize ring. He appeared as the complaint against you, and he had arrested for stealing a tire from his racing machine. "The evidence was against the prisoner, and the judge was about to hold him to the Criminal Court, when Johnson spoke. This boy is guilty, but sending him to jail won't get me my tire back, and it may do him harm. If you are willing, I am satisfied to have the charge changed to properly conduct and a small fine imposed. "The court changed the entry and then asked Johnson what he thought the offender should be fined. "One dollar would suit me as well as anything else, the judge replied. The judge made this the fine." KID LOWERY MEETS EDDIE WEBBER Billy McClain and Elwood C. Knox Among the Spectators. Kid Lowery, the young colored light-weight who has made quite a reputation. We has been in Indianapolis, met Elise Weil, the director of the Empire theater, where they pulled off a ten-round stunt. We are a white lad, is one of the local local fighters of his class. The lad Lowery was standing up at the finish, but according to the majority of sentiment he was made in so good a place that he was called as a new blown daisy the next morning. Among the spectators was Billy McClain and Elwood C. Knox, of the Free agent of Sam McVea in his first Australian bouts. He came to America just before the Las Vegas fight, which he attained. He hoped to get up a scrap between Johnson and McVea, but so far has not succeeded. NEGRO ORGANIZES BANKING ASSOCIATION. CHICAGO, ILL.—A few days ago Mr. H. C. Fox, president of the Standard Literary Society of the Olivet Abtist Church, called together some of the most prominent men and women in the city and organized what is to be known as the National Negro Banking Association. No one can become a member unless he or she has a saving account in some bank. The aim and purpose of the association is to organize and teach the race how to save money and how to invest it. Mr. Fox claims that the Association will be the strongest Negro financial organization in the United States. None be the industrious and progressive are solicited to become members. There will be no stipulated requirement as to how much one must have to become a member or as to what bank deposit may be, but bank book will be the pass word. The Freeman in Denison, Tex., for sale by Harvey Nelson, 416 West Bond street. PALZER READY TO FIGHT JOHNSON ON LABOR DAY Tommy Ryan Ogers to Stage the Battle in Juarez Bull Ring. If Jack Johnson means business and doesn't name impossible conditions Al Palzer, the most formidable white heavyweight now before the public, will sign articles for a forty-five round fight to be held on Labor Day either at Las Vegas, N. M., or Juarez, Mexico. Palzer firmly believes that he can whip the big Negro and that the sooner they clash in the ring the better. The Iowa man arrived in Chicago from his home the other night and promptly expressed his eagerness to fight Johnson on Labor Day, as suggested by the latter. Palzer isn't much of a talker and doesn't believe in bluffing. "If Johnson is willing to fight me on Labor Day I'll sign articles at once," he said. "I believe I am big and strong enough to beat him, for I know I can stop Flynn as quickly as I stopped Kaufman and Bombardier Welfs. All Johnson has to do is to name conditions and if they are fair I'll accept. But if he talks about a 200,000 side bet he'll be wasting his time. I haven't got that much money and I couldn't raise it if I tried, but I am willing to fight the big smoke, winner take all, if he so desires." Tommy Ryan, former middleweight champion, promoted a fight in the bull ring at Juarez on July 4 and got away with it. Ryan stands ready to hang up a big purse for Johnson and Palzer and has wired them that forty-five rounds will be allowed without the slightest interference. Ryan says he has consulted with the Mexican authorities and has received assurance that there will be no trouble. Jack Curley, who lost money promoting the Johnson-Flynn fight at Las Vegas on July 4 is not in a hurry to bid for another big fight, but it is possible that James Cofforth or Tom McCarey may bob up with an offer to stage Palzer and Johnson at Las eVgas or some other town in New Mexico. Meanwhile Luther McCarty, who earned a reputation by stopping the mostodonic Carl Morris, is accusing Palzer of cowardice. McCarty and aplzer agreed some time ago to box ten rounds at the Garden on July 19 and articles of agreement were signed too. Palzer hasn't refused pointblank to meet McCarty, bmut he has notified the Garden A. C. that July 19 is out of the question. Palzer, it is hinted, doesn't care to run any risks with a slugger of McCarty's calibre when there's a chance to mix it up with Johnson. But sporting men say that Palzer in order to force Johnson into a fight and at the same time win the undivided loyalty of the white race should first defeat McCarty. Palzer's associates sa w McCarty box six rounds with Tim Logan in Philadelphia recently. They insist that McCarty fought like a third rater and couldn't put his man out in spite of raining countless punches on his head and jaw. If McCarty is a coming champion, Palzer's friends say, he should whip such men as Bombardier Wells, Tom Kennedy, Jim Stewart and Fred Storbeck before insisting upon a bout with the Iowa man. Palzer's coolness toward McCarty is causing much ill feeling. The former is bound by a written agreement to box McCarty, but whether he can violate that agreement or not remains to be seen. The impression seems to be that Palzer will be compelled to box McCarty before anybody else in this state, but that his next fight will be with oJnson some where in the Southwest. Jack Curley Out $12,000 as Result of Johnson-Flynn Contest. Jack Curley, who promoted the world's championship battle between Jack Johnson and Jim Flynn at Las Vegas, N. M., on July 4, arrived in St. Louis a few days ago, says the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and is enjoying a vacation after the arduous task of trying to make Jim Flynn the world's heavyweight champion. Curley takes no credit from mJohnson, but clings to the belief that had the Las Vegas fight not been stopped by police interference Flynn might have won. He admits his disappointment at Flynn's poor showing up to the time Captain Fernoff ordered the fight stopped, but says Flynn was strong despite the flow of blood which came from cuts inflicted by Johnson and had suffered no more punishment than he had often endured while training and not nearly so much as he usually receives when fighting. "What surprised me most, however," said Curley, '(was the fact that when I looked down the aisle toward the ring I saw Flynn with his head on Johnson's breast hitting away with both hands to the body, but there seemed no steam to the blows and it looked more like play than fight. Promoter Dropped $12,000. "I lost about $12,000 in the venture. I knew I stood to lose when Governor McDonald threatened to stop the fight and didn't give out a statement to the contrary until ten days before the Fourth. It would have been better for me, and perhaps everybody else, if he had stopped it and we could have gone elsewhere under better arrangements; but when the way seemed to be cleared, so far as the Governor was concerned, I decided to go through with it, even though the time seemed too short to make it a financial success. "However, there are no left-over debts and every one has received just what was guaranteed them, and this includes $31,000 paid Johnson, and not $21,100, as some would have it. Before leaving Las Vegas Johnson had received all but $8,000 of the full amount guaranteed him, and he took my I. O. u. for the $8,000, and this was made good exactly one week after the fight when I reached Chicago. "After the fight I gave Flynn my automobile just as it stood in front of fight headquarters at Las Vegas. I didn't even remove a thing from the pockets. I had promised Jim the machine if he won the fight, but I gave it to him even though he lost. It was all he received. It has been said that I gave hi m$6,000 as his part for the fight. That is not so. It is true I did pay Flynn $6,000, but that was in settlement of theatrical business and had nothing to do with the fight. Still Has Faith in Flynn. "The thing that I regret most was the unsatisfactory ending of the contest. It was scheduled for forty-five rounds, and but for police interference might have gone on for any number of rounds beyond the ninth, and we would have known positively whether Flynn has a chance to beat Johnson. In my opinion he did have a chance, but it's gone now, because I doubt very much that they will ever be matched again. The public would take no interest and no promoter cares to take the risk of certain loss. "I will continue to manage Flynn and expect to take him with me when I leave for London about the middle of August. There I shall try and arrange a match for him with Bombardier Wells, who complains of climate here, but should be at his best there, and if Flynn wins from the English champion I shall arrange such other matches as I can secure in England and France, and then we shall return to the United States about the first of next year. If Palzer is considered a logical candidate for world's champion nothing will suit me better than a match with him or any one else, for that matter, may be in the limelight. Will Not Match Darkies. "I shall continue to promote matches, the biggest I can get, and am willing to put Johnson in the ring again with any white man who seems to have a possible chance against the champion, but I will never promote a match between Johnson and any other colored man for the title, because I am quite sure it is not what the public wants and would fall as an attraction. 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Major and John Mitchell Union Made 5c Cigars. A pair of five dollar shoes will wear more 8 Pretty Spreads The Spreads are especially large—80x90 inches—made to drape over the bed. Have cut corners and scalloped edges. Take your pick of blue, pink, green or yellow. Colors are permanent—$3.69. The Blankets are also extra large and especially soft and fleecy for cotton. Pink or blue borders on gray or tan bodies. Only $1.50. —Basement, west aisle. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Mr. W. E. Viney will spend Sunday in Cincinnati. Miss Ruth Higgs left Thursday for Omaha, Neb. Delbert Keaton has returned from Petoskey, Mich. Mr. Lester Patterson, of Olson, Okla., is in the city. Miss Ruth Guthrie entertained a few friends last Friday evening. Mr. John Stark, of Rochester, N. Y., is visiting his mother, at 1924 Yandes street. Mrs. Lucile Patterson, 1830 Alvord street, is visiting Rev. Coleman, in Muncie, N.C. Miss Ethel Spencer, of Frankfort, Ky., is the guest of her brother, Robert Spencer. Mr. A. A. Whitted, of Rockville, Ind., is the guest of Mrs. J. C. Farmer, in Oxford street. Mrs. Maud Shelton left Tuesday morning to join her husband, R. B. Shelton, in New York. Mr. Wm. Rochester, who has been the guest of Mr. George Worthington, has returned home. Mr. H. Ward, H. Ward, who has been confined to his bed for three weeks, is much improved. Miss Gertrude Floyd, of Louisville, Ky., is taking a course in hair dressing with Madam Walker. Mrs. Ella Blzy, of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting her sister Mrs. Bessie Omsley, 111 W. 12th St., Missell Brown, daughter of Rev. Brown, of Washington, D. C., is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Furniss. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of Washington, D. C., will be in the city the latter part of this month. Miss Nina Sima, of Minneapolis, has been the guest of Mrs. Henry Roberts, left Monday for Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Brown entertained Monday evening in honor of Miss Ada Morris and Mr. Arthur Dodson. Miss Martha Williams, of Frankfort, KY, has been the her uncle, Mr. Taylor Williams on Thursday. Miss Emma Poston entertained at dinner Friday evening in honor of Miss Maggie Barnes, of North Carolina. Chaperoned by Mrs. Velma Beasley, a party of young people were entertained by Mrs. J. T. Taylor, in Ethel avenue. Mrs. J. T. Taylor, in Ethel avenue, Mrs. J. T. Taylor, will go to Chicago, next week to attend the Business Men's League. Mrs. Thomas Rudd returned to her home in Louisville, Ky., after a pleasant dinner with Mrs. Lizzie Whites, 1912 Yankee street. Mrs. Chancellor Morris and Mrs. Maud Taylor, of Louisville, are in the city. They came to attend the Morris-Dodson wedding. Capt. J. M. Porter, Capt. Robert Geanus and Mrs. Porter are delegates to the state grand lodge of Odd Pellows, at Muncie, this week. Lemis Ellison, who was shot by his wife, at 1650 Columbia avenue, Tuesday morning, was taken to the city hospital. The show was held at the Morris-Dodson wedding. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Henderson. Write us while our rates are low on advertisements. The Freeman is the best mediation in the court to reach the col- Mr. Samuel Williams, of Paris, Ill., was called to the city on account of the death of his brother, Mr. Taylor Williams, which occurred Thursday, August 31st. Mr. Troup Porter, of Paris, Ill., a lifelong friend of Messrs. Samuel and Taylor Williams, was called to the city on account of the death of Mr. Taylor Williams. Rev. A. W. Williams, D. D., pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Springfield, Ill., occupied the pulpit of South Calvary Church last Sunday. He may be called to the charge permanently. Mrs. Royally, wife of the city editor of the Atlanta, Ga., Independent was a visitation minister. Mrs. Royally is the guest of her prothers, Robert and Shelby Calloway. Mrs. Lucy Van Dyke is able to be out 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-tritant 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, Phink's pharmacy, Surete. Iggs. Bros. Halley Brush, Robt. B. Blodau, James H. Nose, Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. --- A. D. MOORE, Distributor, again after a painful accident caused by falling off the street car at the corner of Indiana avenue and the western avenue car. The office is located on western avenue. Charity Social Club No. 12 was entertained at the residence of Fannie Collins, 842 North California street, Monday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Jones is president, and Mrs. Fannie Collins is secretary. PHILLIPS CHAPEL COLORED M. E. CHURCH. Drake and West Sts.-J. L. Thompson Pastor. The revival began Wednesday night, Rev. Wm. Crooks, of Cincinnati, Ohio, the singing evangelist, is helping the pastor and will preach at 3:30 p. m., Sunday and 8 p. m., The pastor will speak at 1 a. m. Rev. Jerry Hirst, of Philadelphia, will next week, Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, evangelist, will help in the meeting. Sunday is hoce coming. All C. M. E's are requested to come over. All Invited. Mr. John B. Lewis, of St. Louis, is in the city, visiting his relatives and friends. Among his relatives are his brother, Mr. Wm. M. Lewis, of the Freeman; Mrs. Lucy Van Dyke, Mrs. Susie Lewis, Mrs. Retta Koo and Mrs. Bettie Lewis is formerly of Indianapolis and the son of Cyrus and Bettie Lewis, well-known old residents, now deceased. In his absence of twenty years he has seen pretty nearly the whole country, but thinks well of the home town, and speaks well of the people, bringing the colored people. Mr. Lewis is well read and scholarly. He is said to be prosperous at his home. TAYLOR WILLIAMS DIES FROM A FALL An Old Soldier—Fought in the Civil War. Mr. Taylor Williams, who met with an accident by falling in the cellar of the Schaf block, at the corner of Capital and Heineken streets Thursday August 8, and who died immediately after being taken to the city hospital, was buried from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Lucy Van Dyke, 444 West Vermont street. He was born in the regiment of Indiana, as heavy artillerman. He was born December 25, 1848, in Franklin county, Kentucky, and was 64 years of age. He was to mourn his loss, a wife, Mrs. Hettle Williams; a daughter, Mrs. Lucy Van Dyke; a son, Mr. John Williams, and a brother, Mr. Samuel Williams. A CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank B. J. Prince for his consoling words; Shelton & Willis, and the friends, for the floral offering. WIFE, DAUGHTER, SON, BROTHER. NOTES OF JONES TABERNACLE, A. M. E. Z. CHURCH. The pastor, Rev. W. I. Rowan, has returned from the Connectional Council, which was in session last week in Poughkeepsie, N. Y., also from short visits to friends in Philadelphia. There will be special services Sunday, and special music rendere by the choir at each service. Rev. Rowan will occupy the pulpit at 11 a. m. and 8 p. m. As is this rally day, the whole $2.50 in this rally Sunday will be also the visiting friends, and ask that each one that has not paid in their 25 cents each Sunday previous to this will be prepared to pay the whole $2.50 in this rally Sunday. We will let us rally around Zion's flag, as this is the last special effort this conference year. All the new members are specially requested to attend one of the Sunday services, as the music has something important to say to them. The Pastor's Aid will meet next Tuesday evening with Mrs. W. I. Rowan, 948 Camp street. We will Buds of Promise will meet with Mrs. M. O. Bonpate, 923 Camp street, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. C E at 7 p. m. Sunday, led by the President, Robert King. All members please attend. The Sunday-school is growing, and while this is true, we want to urge on the members to send or bring all their children and be on time at 9:45 a.m. Mr. M. R. L. Brokenburn, Superintendent. Rev. Rowan will preach the sermon for Monday of juveniles of the True Refromers, Sunday, at 3 p. m., at Jones Tabernacle. Special music will be rendered. Mrs. M. J. Gibson is the State Organizer. We invite you to be present at this service. SUCCESS IN BUSINESS. We present here the cut of Mr. Wm. H. Roberts, known to all of his friends as a man of distinction, to the Savoy Bar and Cafe, at 490 Indiana avenue. Mr. Roberts is from "Ole Kentuck," but has been in business in this city since 1850. He was the late Edward Roberts, was a street [Name] sprinkling contractor at one time in this city. Mr. Roberts is an enthusiastic Elk, is a member of Lodge 104, and is state governor. He is also a company with J. D. Johnson, grand deputy, he installed Lake City Lodge 182, with forty members, at Gary, Ind. Mr. Roberts will represent his job as supreme lodge which convenes in Dayton, August 26. ADDYSTON, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. J. W. Gaines, proprietor of the Palm Garden cafe and pool rooms, returned home Saturday evening from a pleasure and business trip combined. His itinerary included Cleveland, Dayton, Springfield and Columbus. Mr. Gaines was able to out give some valuable information, since his trip, regarding the coming election. During his absence he was royally entertained by many of his old friends. He was seen by your correspondent in his cafe Saturday evening, looking much improved ... Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Evans, a million miles from an extended visit among relatives and friends at Cleveland, Detroit, Toledo and Canada. Mrs. Evans will return about December 25th. ... The members of the Temple Mission held a business meeting Thursday evening. ... Mrs. Robinson was taken to J. Henderson, assistant secretary; R. Bell, treasurer. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. BAPTISTS TO FRANKFORT FOR GENERAL ASSOCIATION — A CHRISTMAS SAVINGS BANK PROPOSED—CATHOLICS FLOCK TO LOUISVILLE. By Lee L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut St. Home Phone City 4511. They say that nearly $5,000 was spent by excursionists in a trip to Nashville last Saturday night. Louisville is now in the midst of a rainy season. A special train left this week for Frankfort, carrying a large number of Baptists to attend the general association of Kentucky Baptists. The national order of the Knights of Tabor will meet in Louisville this month. This will bring to Louisville a quite a number of prominent men and women who are connected with the order. Recently the state meeting of the order was held in Nashville, Ky., where J. Q. Green was re-elected as chief mentor. Mr. Ben Garrett, well known to Louisville folks and who conducted a tshop on Tenth street, near Walnut for a long time, was buried Saturday and was buried Tuesday from the Wilkins-Bowman undertaking establishment on West Chestnut street. Catholices from all parts of the United States will flock to Louisville Sunday to take part in the Catholic Federation, one of the largest churches in the country and ever held in Louisville! It is reported that three colored priests will take a part. The colored Catholic band will be in the line of march. Over a year ago a group of Catholic leaders dedicated and it is remarkable how fast the membership is growing. The Louisville school board board its last meeting before the opening of school the other night. A white principal for the white male high school was elected, but not a word was said about a colored priest. A Catholic school board is guessing, some say a white principal while some say that a well-known attorney will capture the coveted prize. Again it is hinted that there is a chance for a colored priest. All agree that they really don't know. Miss Emma Lee Claybrooks spent a pleasant day at the village, then the guest of Miss Hazel Thompson, the lady who is well known and has a host of friends in Louisville. Dr. G. W. Reid, who has opened quarters in the People's drug store, has a very neat office roof. With his large acquaintance he should enjoy a large practice. Quite a number of Louisville folks will visit Chicago during the week of the National Negro Business League meeting. Chicago is the Mecca for Louisville people. Mr. Wiley Daniels, of 1006 West Chestnut street, after a very pleasant visit to Henderson and Hopkinsville, has returned to the city. Your correspondent has opened a news stand and shoe shining parlor on Tenth street, near Chestnut street. The colored playground at Sixteenth and Magazine streets, in which the Negro Outlook Committee made such a hard fight, is almost ready to open. We were pleased last week to shake the hand of Mr. Jesse Goode, a well-known merchant and real estate agent of Boston, Mass. Goode was a classmate of Lattimore. He was attained in true Kentucky style during his sojourn in our city. Brown's School of Stenography, which has been closed during vacation, will reopen during the latter part of September at the school's library and charge of a competent teacher. Quite a number of applications have been field by those who intend to take the course. If twenty-five applications are received, new quarters will be secured and a new teacher will be added to the present list. A few months ago the Kentucky Title Savings Company introduced into this city a Christmas saving bank. It is an amazing eight week to see women and children of all classes depositing their weekly allowance. By depositing 5 cents each week and increasing it you will have at Christmas time, including interest, $16.65. This plan is a Godsend to hundreds of people, colored and white. Dr. Adams will move his office from Center to Twelfth and Chestnut streets, over Epoples' drug store. Dr. Lattimore leaves this week for Chicago. The Clay-Lewis Hotel Company will have a, mass meeting at the Chestnut Hill Hotel, and a short program has been arranged for the occasion. At this meeting the company will reach a final decision as to whether they will erect the proposed hotel. . . . Kentucky people are rejoicing over the fact that the ex-president of the True Reformers Bank has been captured. Quite a number of people here lost money when the institution closed its doors. Mr. Phil Brown, the veteran politician, has gone to the Windy City, where he will take an active part in national politics. Mr. Brown has secured a very good position. Mrs. C. H. Parrish and son have returned to the city after a pleasant stay from the Iowa and the Washington, D. C. where they were the guests of Mr. Shelby Davidson, who is a very prominent attorney in the Capitol City. Attorney Isaac E. Black has moved his office from Eighth street to Jefferson street. Quite a number of the public school teachers who have been pursuing summer courses in some of our best schools written to the class latter part of next week. There are a number of vacancies yet to be filled. Mrs. McAfee, the mother of Alonzo B. McAfee, the undertaker, is very ill on West Chestnut street. Mr. Thomas Parks, president of the Loan Corp. business League, made a flying trip to Lexington last week on important business. FOR SALE—Doctor's stanhope buggy Patterson man. Make first-class condition. New inventory cost $200. Will sell less than one-half. Geo. W. Miller Carriage Co. Indianapolis, Ind. JUST WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR. A new life story of Frederick Douglass, written by Dr. Booker T. Washington. A book brim full of paths, humor, historical facts and information. A book that every colored man and woman, boy and girl, can read. Send $1.35 to cover cost and postage to A.R. Stewart, Tuskegee Institute, Ala. and get the book at once. Aug. 31 CALLING CARDS. Calling cards are in great demand everywhere. Make extra money by supply-ing cards to your local bank, nish a high-grade card in correct styles and size at $50 for 25 cents. Address free. Liberal commissions allowed agents. Outside of Chowning, Deck 9, Indianapolis, Ind. 240 South Illinois Street WANTED. Mr. Walter Madison, when last heard of, was with the Jesse O'Brien tended minstrel show, traveling in Texas, Arkansas and Georgia. Any information concerning him or the show will be appreciated. The show will be at theaters. Wire or write his mother or sister, Mrs. Anne Lewis, 2904 San Jacinto street, Dallas, Texas. 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 Bloodau's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents, at Bloodau. Has cured others; will mail to Address R. P. Bloodau, drug-indianapolis, Ind. TRUSSES. TRUSSES—R. W. Magee & Co., 425 Mason braces a treasure. Trusses and foot braces a treasure. Suit TO ORDER $15 UNION MADE POSITIVELY The Best in Town For Your Money. Suits Made by Real Tailors. W.C. HAZEL TAILOR Cutter and Designer. 500 PATTERNS JUST REGEIVED. Scotch WOOLEN MILLS 324 INDIANA AVE. Agents Make $5 a Day handling our line. Others are doing it, why not you? Our catalogue of quick selling house-hold articles fairly bristles with good things. Our prices are what and our commissions are liberal. Write today for articles. The Brooks Specialty Co., 51 Church street, Hartford, Conn. AS, N. SHELTON. LUCAS B WILLIS Phones—New 9055 Old, Main, 4694. Shelton & Willis, (Licensed Embalmers) 'UNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS Best Service. Lady Attendant. Lowest Prices. 419 Indiana Ave. Open all Night Sanitary Fish & Poultry Market Now Open—Fish, Poultry and Eggs A new building especially erected for a full sanitary market, with all the facilities for cleanliness, including a line of fish, poultry and eggs, and game and oysters in season. E. E. Heyser Prop, 420 W. North St. New Phone 812. H. GOLDBERG & S. GOLDMAN CO. Chicago Merchant Tailors Ladies and Gent's Garments Cleaned, Dyed and and the prices are the lowest. ELZY&DAWSON 20th Street Pantatorium Cleaner, Pressers, Dyers and Repairers of Lafayette and Gins' Fine Garments. Leaves orders for Hardwood Floors, Painting, Tinting and General Housework Phones, Woodruff, 2181; New 8541. 1138 E. 20th St. Indianapolis Williams' Shaving Soap Play safe and keep on using it. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn. --- A pair of five dollar shoes will wear more than twice as long as a pair of two-fifty shoes and will look better and feel better while being worn. Isn't it wisdom to buy the kind of shoes that are the "cheapest in the end?" If it is, it's wisdom to buy HUTCHINSON'S WA 28 N. Penn THE RECORD lars, and of deposits to over eight mi and facilities offered, make this HUTCHINSON'S WALK-OVER BOOT SHOP THE RECORD of nineteen years consistent services the growth of capital and surplus to one million six hundred thousand dollars, and of deposits to over eight million dollars, together with the convenience and facilities offered, make this Strong Company worthy of your careful consideration The Indiana T A HOME Capital, all paid in Surplus, all earned = SEE Indiana Trust Company A HOME FOR SAVINGS total, all paid in.....$1,000 plus, all earned.....$600 SEE US! Capital, all paid in..... $1,000,000 Surplus, all earned..... $600,000 A 448-456 West Washington Street. "In the Low Rent District." Monon Rou Michigan City and Return Sunday, Aug. 18, $1.65 Rou Special train leaves Union Station 6:30 a. m. H. G. Alexander, D. P. A. Union Row Michigan City and Return , Aug. 18, $1.65 Row aves Union Station 8:80 a.m. H. G. Alexander, D. P. A. Monon Route Michigan City and Return Sunday, Aug. 18, $1.65 Round Trip Special train leaves Union Station 6:30 a.m. H. G. Alexander, D. P. A. SEE THAT YOUR TICKET READS Monor Official CHI To the National Negro August 20, 21 For rates or information, call or write street or Dr. S. A. Furniss, Ex Com Monon ROU Official Railroad to CHICAGO National Negro Business League Co August 20, 21, 22 and 23, 1912. information, call or write H G. Alexander, D. P. A. S. A. Furniss, Ex Com , 182 W. New York street. Monon Route To the National Negro Business League Convention August 20, 21, 22 and 23, 1912. For rates or information, call or write H G. Alexander, D. P. A., 8 N. Illinois street or Dr. S. A. Furniss, Ex Com , 182 W. New York street. The Home Brewing Co. Brewers and Bottlers of Strictly Pure Lager Beer. Indianapolis, Ind. WANTED AT O. Man or woman in every city or town, $50 to $100 per month organizing Camps of the United Loyal Neighbors of the most beneficial society in existence. The Order is duly derer the laws of Kentucky, and pays the largest sick ack benefits in the country. No dying to win. pays whil and disability benefits, also cash surrender and paid- Has military, social and business departments. Write B. F. Johnson, Supreme Counsellor, 814 S. 7th St. TO Toledo, O. $10 RIP. ROW. saturday, Aug. 17, via WANTED AT ONCE! Man or woman in every city or town, $50 to $100 per month in spare time, organizing Camps of the United Loyal Neighbors of the World, grandest beneficial society in existence. The Order is duly incorporated under the laws of Kentucky, and pays the largest sick, accident and death benefits. Camps are free to attend, and disability benefits, also cash surrender and paid-up memberships. Has military, social and business departments. Write quick B. F. Johnson, Supreme Counsellor, 814 S. 7th St., Louisville, Ky. $3.00 TOLE ROUND TRIP. Saturday, $3.00 TOLEDO, O. $3.00 ROUND TRIP. TERRE HAUTE, INDIANAPOLIS & EASTERN TRACTION CO., Frankfort, Ind., and Cloverleaf Railroad is good leaving Indianapolis 11:30 p. m., Saturday, A ing, tickets are good on all trains up to and inclu ing Toledo at 7:15 p. m., Monday, August 19th, Frankfort, Ind., a Tickets good leaving Indianapolis Returning, tickets are good on No. 5, leaving Toledo at 7:15 p. m. Frankfort, Ind., and Cloverleaf Railroad Tickets good leaving Indianapolis 11:30 p. m., Saturday, Aug. 17th. Returning, tickets are good on all trains up to and including train No. 5, leaving Toledo at 7:15 p. m., Monday, August 19th. Allowing Two Whole Days in Toledo. Connecting at Toledo with the Put in-Bay and Sugar Island. Sun Detroit's famous island play group on Lake Erie. These are not excursion train additional coaches. Free Reclining Chair Car For further information call minal Building. Phones, Old Setting at Toledo with White Star Line Steamers for and Sugar Island. Sunday round trip fare 50c. See famous island play ground. With many additional coaches. are not excursion trains, but trains in the regular sea coaches. Declining Chair Car from Frankfort to other information call Joint Ticket Agent, Trade Building. Phones, Old Main 4500, New 3939. Connecting at Toledo with White Star Line Steamers for Detroit, Put in-Bay and Sugar Island. Sunday round trip fare 50c. See Belle Isle, Detroit's famous island play ground. With many additional boat trips on Lake Erie. These are not excursion trains, but trains in the regular service with additional coaches. For further information call Joint Ticket Agent, Traction Terminal Building. Phones. Old Main 4500, New 3939. Walk Over SAN JOAQUIN THI&E LINES We invite your deposits, large or small. Trust Company, FOR SAVINGS $1,000,000 $600,000 US! Before You Buy YOUR RANGE For Winter. OUR STOCK for your selection is complete. In Route City and Return $1.65 Round Trip H. G. Alexander, D. P. A. On Route Railroad to CHICAGO Business League Convention , 22 and 23, 1912. State H G. Alexander, D. P. A., 8 N. Illinois , 182 W. New York street. The Home Brewing Co. Brewers and Bottlers of Strictly Pure Lager Beer. Indianapolis, Ind. TED AT ONCE! every city or town $50 to $100 per month in spare time, the United Loyal Neighbors of the World, grand in existence. The Order is duly incorporated un- tacky, and pays the largest sick, accident and death way. No dying to win pays while alive. Old ways, also cash surrender and paid-up memberships and business departments. Write quick reme Counsellor, 814 S. 7th St., Louisville, Ky. do, O. $3.00 ROUND TRIP. Aug. 17, via. and Cloverleaf Railroad Collis 11:30 p. m., Saturday, Aug. 17th. on all trains up to and including train ., Monday, August 19th, White Star Line Steamers for Detroit, day round trip fare 50c. See Belle Isle, round. With many additional boat trips, but trains in the regular service with air from Frankfort to Toledo. Joint Ticket Agent, Traction Ter-1 Main 4500, New 3939. THI&E LINES