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An Ad. in The Freeman is not an experiment, but an investment. Get the habit INDIANA POLIS SEP 14 1912 PUBLIC LIBRARY THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXV. NUMBER 36 ODD FELLOWS MEET 16th BI-ENNIAL MOVABLE CONCLAVE IN SESSION AT ATLANTA, GA. MANY DELEGATES AND VISITORS THERE Addresses of Welcome and Responses Made by Many Prominent Men—Biennial Address by Grand Master E. H. Morris—Keys of the City Presented. (Cary B. Lewis, Staff Correspondent.) ATLANTA, Ga., Sepa, 11 (Special).—Twelve thousand delegates and visitors are here attending the sixteenth biennial meeting of the Association of the Auditorium Armory. The interior of the large building was beautifully decorated with American flags, with a color palette of red, white, and blue. It days meeting, ten thousand people heard the welcome addresses and responses. Henry Lincoln Johnson, deputy grand marshal, Henry Lincoln Johnson, deputy grand marshal, and Judge J. A. Morris, deputy judge and delivered the welcome address on behalf of the governor of the state. Colonel Johnson paid a high tribute to the southern states, emphasizing Georgia and South Carolina. Judge J. A. Morris of the Supreme Court, responded in a most happy vein, enclosing the virgin waters of the Gulf of Mexico in behalf of the mayor. Hon. E. J. Morris responded eloquently. Dr. C. T. Walker welcomed the Odd Fellows in behalf of Georgia, and he was responded to by the governor. Miss Dennis Speaks. Miss Lucile Dennis, of this city, delivered an eloquent address on behalf of the Household of Ruths of Atlanta. Her enunciation was perfect; and her plea exoneration for desigues to be exonerated desigues to be sincerely. She made a wonderful impression upon the vast audience assembled. Mrs. Nora F. Taryn, of Chicago, captivated the audience with her response, paying a high tribute to Edward H. Morris, of Flag Presented. Dr. W. P. Penn welcomed the delegates on behalf of the Odd e-flows of the city. Hon. W. H. Houston, of Washington, D. C. responded. Miss Ethel Wright responded. Miss Ethel Wright added all welcome on behalf of the inmates of the order. Madam Mary Parker, the worthy superior, responded. Gen. Henry Perrest of New York, presented the order of American flag to float over the new building. Gen. Henry Perrest addressed at a cost of $135,000. The keys of the city were presented by Hon. Ben Davis, who is chairman of the general committee on arrangements and grand secretary of Georgia, editor of the Atlanta Independent. Appoints Committees. Grand Master Morris appointed a committee on credentials and the assistant secretaries. While the election of officers is not a new issue, the consensus of opinion is that Herman Ben Davis will be elected by acclamation as national grand master, and W. L. Houston, of Washington, D. C., national grand master. The most important matter before the grand body aside from the regular report of officers, will be discussion and settlement of the endowment fund as applied to states, and the removal of the head of the telephone Washington and reports of the grand office. Tuesday night, Hon. Harry S. Cummings, member of the council, Baltimore, M. delivered a most eloquent address, reflecting great credit upon himself and the order, Cummings is the grand attorney general. Morris's Address. Wednesday night, Grand Master E. H. Morris delivered the bi-nial grand master's address, Mr. Morris, who is one of the most respected and beloved speeches spellbound for nearly two hours, he told the history of the order from its to the present day. He eulogized the founder of the Order and said from this grand and noble character permeating in the hearts of Odd Fellows of Households of Ruth in all parts of America order was founded. It has been largely brought the foresight and intelligence of Morris that this order has been able to play colors in nearly every hamlet, town and city. He also mentions his loyalties to the islands of the sea. At the mission of his address he made a number of recommendations that will be taken up by his address and reported to the body, he the ablest address that the concludes heard in years. The treatment toward the delegates has been fine, his initiality has been extended to all the delights and visitors, and nothing but the delights has been spoken of the people of America is headed by M. B. McMenemy, Mr. W. M. Penn, Mr. R. G. McMenemy, the delegates to the Independent other Industrious Office: The office of Benjamin Davis is a beehive of industry. Over forty are connected with the district grand lodge headquarter. Among those connected with the office is Bookkeeping department, Mill Wille Moore, Mrs. Mosea needa feed, Mrs. Zella Bagland, Mrs. O. D. Hawkins, Mrs. Foster; clerical force, Mrs. M. Halley, Mrs. Calle Jackson, Miss Sebelle密度, Mrs. Pearl Rush, Lucy Henderson, Mrs. Shelle Pate, Mrs. Pate, Mrs. Benson, Eithal Pate, Misses Lottie B., Gray, Ruth Jurke, Pentecost, Carrie Taylor, Daisy Moore, Mrs. Lizzie McHenry, Independent office, Misses Lula Campbell, Kate Bryant, sell, Inez Usher, Marie Anderson, Mattie aBittle; stenographers, Misses Margaret Jones, Osceola Walker, Glenna Riley, Marguerite Smith. DALLAS (TEX.) NEWS BUDGET. The Big Time Place and Nowhere to Have It—The Pythian Temple Talk Is It Just Now—Lodges Flourishing. Special to the Freeman. Specializing in the Freelish Guards, of Galveston, Tex., who won the first prize in Louisville, KY., stopped here and gave one of their famous exhibition collections. The first prize, at the Thursday night, to a large audience, who applauded and cheered them to the utmost. They executed the various commands in fighting-like movement and the second prize, the second prize, the third them, which made the other two drill teams pick up and execute movements that seemed impossible when compared to the other two. They were not so proud of the showing her companies made on this occasion, although they did not have a ghost of a chance, and were strictly up against it.... If it is right, you should not be afraid of the first prize by colored people everywhere.... Carter & Brown have a shining parlor on Main Street.... Mr. George Brown is in a new house in the�. The first prize is on Elm street.... Mr. J. H. Anderson and Willie Green are located in Mr George Brown's new building.... I've got a big room for a long-standing good songs.... Quite a number of the citizens of this city have returned from their vacations, and are looking better as a result of their summer outings.... At once, or you need not look for the Freeman any longer. You must pay the Freeman collector just the same as you would do when you are in the free state of the dodge an honest obligation.... Mrs. F. B. Davis is home from the Zion Rest Association, recently held at Kaufman, where she represented the Home Mission Church,.... Misses Irene James and Rose Hicks, of Bonham, Texas, spent several days here visiting, and were shown an envisaged place for a long-standing good song. T. H. Love assisted considerable in entertaining these young ladies while they were the guests of friends in our city.... Mr. E. B. Davis, of the F. B. Davis, was the Eaglesford, were here consulting with the leading K. of P. officials the past week.... Mr. H. W. Scott and Thomas Armony, of the F. B. Davis, were the first prize at the B. M. and C. held in Atlanta... ...Quite a number of Dallas people attended the national Baptist convention at Houston, Texas. ...Prof. R. Loving of the university, the largest at St. Paul M. E. church last Sunday. ...Mrs. Laura Collins, of Waco, spent several days here, and visited the fort before returning to her home. ...The first thing the paper is to look and see who was killed last night. Human life seems to be held very cheaply these days, and the papers are full of accidents, etc. ...There is concern with those who are bereaved of late by the loss of their loved ones. ...Mrs. Ed Pickett is home from Mineral Wells. Mrs. H. H. Robinson and daughter are in Austin. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Scott are in Austin visiting with relatives. ...Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mays have moved into their south Dallas home. The pleasure seekers of Dallas are returning to the city, the only people the summer lasts; and the Freeman, the only paper, for sale by Mr. Griffin. ...The Pythian temple grounds are cleared, and attention of every F member is attended of every F member. When will they begin; it is needed very badly. CHICAGO WRITER CHOSEN TO REPORT B. M. C. Southern Papers Give Wide Scope to Biennial Meeting. Special to THE FREEMAN. ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 11. (Special)—Cary B. Lewis, one of the best known correspondents and editorial writers of the race, is here reporting the sixteenth battle of the war over the account of Odd Fellows. He was telegraphed on Saturday to come with the Chicago delegation to report the sessions to the white daily and weekly papers. He was working for the order eight years ago at Louisville, and has reported the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias for the past several years. The following week he will isend a story to the weekly papers of the race and the American record. He will account of the final transactions of the order. He is the guest at the B. M. C. of Hon. Benjamin J. Davis. He will return to Chicago by way of Nashville. Louisville will be the host of the accords are much pleased with the space given in the dailies by the Chicago writer. CORAOPOLIS, PA. Special to THE FREEMAN. At the New Hope Baptist church on Sunday, September 8, the Sewickley and Beaver Valley Baptist Association met at the school by the moderator Rev. Nelson of Beaver Falls, Pa. Sermon by Rev. W. C. Rose, who preached a very fervible sermon. At the school, he wore a brown A.M. E. Zion church preached to a large congregation. . . Mr. Arthur Winston, of Howard street, returned during the week from Richmond, Va., where he wore to the school, and brother David very suddenly. . . Mrs. H. ancey, of Pittsburg, was a visitor on Sunday. . . The New Hope Baptist church opened on last Sunday, undergoing repairs to the interior and exterior. The improvements make it very much more comfortable. Rev. D. H. Henderson, the pastor, was attending, Mich. returned much benefited by his trip. There were a great many visitors in town on Sunday, attending the Baptist Association at the school, and attending Mich. returned to all visitors. Mr. Robert Chern and Mrs. Henry of Pittsburg, Pa. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Dorsey Giants baseball team will close the season on Saturday, after winning ten games and losing six. . . George (Kid) Cotton, of Pittsburg, formed Jack Johnson's forwards, the latter part of this month. . . INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1912. HEROT PAYNE Little Dolly's Outing. Read The Freeman and get all the colored news. William Johnson returned from from Michigan, Mich. He also Major Anderson returned from Bobs and spent two weeks with the Hunting Club. GEO. L. KNOX IN CHICAGO Talks on Roosevelt—The Road of Lincoln Best for the Negro. "For this one reason I cannot see why the Negro can support Mr. Roosevelt in making greater things for the race than any President since the time of Lincoln. Therefore, there is only one road for the Negro, and that is the way of Republicanism." What's Doing In Society—Ringling Bros. Annex Band. By Benita Morrow, 411 Olive St. Mrs. Minnie Bowden and daughter, who have been visiting Mrs. Ross of Bell Special to THE FREEMAN EVANSVILLE, IND. JACKSONVILLE. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN A number of excellent singers, dancers, comedians and musicians, about fifteen, representing the Darktown Belles, were attending a race, which was well attended. . . Mrs. W. M. Parrish, Mrs. Samuel Harris, Mrs. G. H. Freeman, Mrs. J. Coleman and Mrs. Robert Wright attended a grand house race, Mrs. Austin Carter and Miss Pearl Carter spent a pleasant day at Orleans. Ill. . . Mrs. Sallie Williams, of Golta avenue, envelered a pleasant view with her sister, Mrs. Austin Carter, and Miss Pearl Louisiana, Mo. are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Homer Reading. . Mr. Henry Davis, the famous cook, has returned from a trip to Lake Matanzas. . Miss Mand Allen is improving. . Mrs. Daniel Tinsley is improving. KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL! STATE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUBS DIVIDED IN DISTRICTS Rev. Jackson Elected President of Seneca, S. C., Institute - Prof. Garvin Resigned as President of K. N. I. I. - Union Benevolent Closes Session. By Hardin Tolbert, at ePeople's Pharmacy, Both Phones 666, Box 233. Mrs. T. L. Adams, state organizer of the Federation of Women's Clubs, has divided the state into twenty club districts, hoping that this will be the most successful year that has been recorded in history for deputy organizers were appointed; Mrs. Fourse; Mrs. Banks, Winchester; Miss Walker, Richmond; Mrs. Ewing, Banville; Mrs. Young, Harrisburg; Miss Williams, Marys; Mrs. Shaw, Illinois, Frankfort; Mrs. Ellen Taylor, Louisville; Mrs. Wren, Bardstown; Miss White, Henderson; Mrs. Alison, Franklin; Miss Slaughter, Bowling Green; Mrs. Houston, Madison; Mrs. Winton, Owensboro; Mrs. Johnson, Lexington; Mrs. Roman, Shelbyville; Mrs. Williams, Pleasureville; Mrs. Minor, Taylorsville; Mrs. Houston, Paducah; Mrs. M. E. Stewart, Morris. Mrs. Anderson is located at Badgad. The Kentucky Normal and Industrial University, has a very successful opening. Prof. Garry was present. Acting President E. E. Reed was at the throttle with with tact for the success of the school, Mrs. Houston, held this same position, six weeks' notice, held this same position. Wishing success and with small means from the school board, he placed an ad in a large number of Negro papers and from the largest number of students that had ever been at the opening of the institution. Rev. E. J. Jackson, rector of the Corinthian Baptist church, has been elected president of the Seneca, South Carolina institute at the Jackson has not accepted the position at the institute was, for seventeen years, tutor in the public schools of Louisville, and for a number of years principal in the night school of South he visited his trip to South he visited Atlanta, Ga., and the Atlanta Mutual Insurance office and the president's residence, Chattanooga, Tenn., and he visited places in places in those cities. The Seneca South Carolina Institute will open on October the people are much stirred over Rev. Jackson, for he has but a few weeks in our city. --- Prof. J. H. Garvin, principal of the Winchester public schools, was elected president of the Kentucky State Normal school and appointed position to continue his work at Winchester, and many regret to hear of his resignation. The Union Benevolence Society closed their very interesting session at Russell cave. A large number were in attendance, and many live对话 were fully discussed, pro and con, for the interest of the society. The Capitol, as usual, brought back some of the conversations to be proud of. Prof. P. L. Jones for the eighth term was elected president of the society. Prof. Jones is a historian of note, and has held the position for the last four years he is being teaching at his alma mater, the Kentucky Normal Institute, and he is the author of the history of this institution. Mrs. T. L. Brooks was elected secretary of the society, and this makes her fourth term. Mr. Claud Brown left for Harrisburg to visit his mother. Mr. and Mrs. William Riley are in Cincinnati, visiting relatives. Miss Florence Brown is very ill at her residence in Longlane avenue. Ms. Laura Scott, of Harrisburg, KY, is the guest of Mrs. Nettle Calery. Mr. Blackburn, of Ohio, is a guest of the city, visiting relatives and friends. Ms. L. H. Sanders, of New York, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. L. Bell. Mrs. Mary Baxter, of Donnerall, left after a pleasant visit with Mrs. T. Gordon. Miss Nellie Black, of Louisville, was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Henry Clay. Prof. E. Poston, of Hopkinsville, is one of the new members of the Normal faculty. Prof. Burt Lark left for Hodgersville, to accept the principalship of the public school. Mrs. Nettie Callery left for Louisville, after a few weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. T. Graves. Mr. Griffen Taylor left for Louisville and Indianapolis, to spend a few weeks' vacation. Mr. Lee R. Coles left for New Jersey to accept a position as a mechanical teacher. Mr. Leslie Smith, of Louisville, was the guest of the city, visiting his parents and many friends. Mr. Lucien Taylor will open a new vaudeville house on the first floor of the Odd Pellows' hal. The house party at Mrs. James Brown's residence on High Street, was very large, attended by a number of visitors. The amusements are of an excellent type and an enjoyable week was spent with the hostess and all promised to return. Misses Sarah Whittiker and V. Frazie, of Indianapolis, are the guests of Mrs. James Troy, in Bell Point. Mrs. T. Taylor and children, who have been visiting in this city and Versailles, have returned to Indianapolis. The series of articles that was mentioned in last week's issue of this paper will appear in this column later. Mrs. J. R. Candle delightfully entertained Mrs. L. Thompson of Chicago, and Mrs. Thos. Taylor, of Indianapolis. Rev. W. M. Reid, of Louisville, roctor of the Prospect Baptist church, is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Blackburne. Rev. C. C. Townson, of Harrisburg, president of the Franklin district A. M. E. conference, was a guest of the city. A large number of citizens spent Sunday in Cincinnati, as that was the first excursion to the Buckeye city of this season. Miss Carrie W. Heilght, of the graduating class of 1912, died recently. Miss Height was in her senior year at the Normal Institute. Prof. R. W. James, professor of agriculture, the Normal Institute, arrived from Huntington, W. Va., with his attractive bride. Mr. William D. Butler, a graduate of the Normal Institute, the class of 1911 died at his home in North Middetown. Mr. Butler was married in July. Mrs. Mary Mosby's death claim of $1,000 from the Mossy lodge, was presented to her daughter, Mrs. A. M. Coleman, at the First Baptist church Sunday morning. The Lexington fair seems to be the place for the biggest of the three. This is considered the largest Negro fair in the United States. If you want to find the best of friends and relatives, be at the Lexington fair. ... A popular couple of the West End were married in Lexington, last week, but the names have not been made public as yet. Miss Lucey Scott, of Louisville, a very popular young lady, has been the guest of Mrs. C. Malery. Several receptions were given in her honor by Mrs. Samuel Williams, of Hush Lake, and Mrs. Hugh Lans, Miss Scott was much elated over he pleasant stay in the Capitol. Lyman H. Howe's moving picture exhibit will be presented at the Capital theater Monday night, September 16. Howe's moving festival is well known throughout the United States. His work is so well known that each year, and they are always a drawing card with the public. Prof. J. S. Hathaway, former president of the K. N. I. L, and Lawyer Hudge, of Detroit, Mich., were in the city and at the state house on business with the commissioner of prison, Mr. Hathaway, a prominent cloaked man are paring to incorporate a Negro insurance company in this state. The business done will be life and accident. Lawyer L. D. Smith, will speak at an independent meeting of Negroes in Central Grass center, on the 20th of this month. Lawyer Smith is well known throughout the state. He made his great reputation during the "dark and bloody times" of the Civil War with the former Goebel. He is often called the "Black Goebel" by those who know him best. --- Mr. Eugene Stone, a prominent barber of this city, was given a surprise at his Washington street day night by a young people. When Mr. Stone arrived home from his shop, to retire for the evening, he was much surprised to see the change in his appearance. The women were artistically decorated in palms and roses. Misses Maggie Knight and Lucy Brown met the guests at the door and presented them with many choices of the valley. Mr. William Brown played the piano while the guests were being seated by the ushers. Mrs. Willis Garner met the guests many choice selections. James landed at the entrance of the porch. The guests were very attractive costumes. Mr. Howe presented his surprise. Measured Stone, Bush Maclach and Smith served the luncheon, which consisted of tomatoes stuffed with potato cakes, potatoes, potato salad croquettes, sandwiches, beaches, marbles and pickles, marble cake and pineapple sherbet. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Mrs. Jack McFarland, of Freeport, Pa., was the guest of her mother, Mrs. Reed, of High street, for three weeks. . . Mrs. Reed, of Hogues street, are visiting relatives in Parkersburg, W. Va., and Marletta, Ohio. . . Mrs. Hattie Casey is able to be out and about on Sunday, and Mrs. Mitchell Skates, of 1887 West Federal street, Sunday afternoon from a complication of diseases. She was born in Virginia in 1867, and came to oustgown a few years later. She was landed and adopted son. The funeral band and Tuesday and interment took place in the Belmont cemetery. Rev. Jesse Smith conducted the services. Mrs. Mimie Athkins, of Ringgold, was the guest of the Cleveland. . . Miss Willma Guyder is the guest of relatives in Steubensville this week. . . Mrs. Charles Jackson who has been a member of the family, Mr. A. Johnson of Ashtonville. the guest of Miss Carrie Grimes last week. . . Mrs. L. S. Jones and son, of Cleveland, and Mrs. L. S. Jones and son, of Lowellville, and Mr. and Mrs. V. Stewart, 820 West Federal street. They had spent two months in New ork. . . Mr. and Mrs. James Cowan were in Columbus two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Jackson, of West Myrtle avenue. . . Mr. and Mrs. James Cowan were in Columbus two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Jackson is ill. . . Rev. Smith will be in the city two more Sundays. . . Attorney Simpson was in Columbus last week. . . Mrs. Tiles, of Erie street, is on the slick list. BUSINESS LEAGUE ECHOES! Scintillating Aftermath of the Great National Gathering of Colored Men in the "Windy City." BY R. W. THOMPSON. There were "some more" pretty women in town for the League. The exhibit of the Lincoln Industrial Institute, of Ohio, was quite meritorious. Charles Stewart, the Associated Press man, was on hand, as usual. Nathan Hunt, Dr. Washington's traveling secretary, did effective work behind the scenes. Dr. George C. Hall, Attorney S. Laing Williams and Editor W. D. Neighbors were "in it every minute." All roads led to the beautiful Carter Villa, where the Washington party made its home during the session. It was a veritable family reunion—a "love feast" of old friends. Everybody from everywhere was there. The boat ride down the lake was superb. The day was for such a trip and everybody was in a merry mood. Mrs. George C. Hall received for Mrs. Booker T. Washington on Monday evening at her palatial Wabash avenue home. No one rose to a "point of order." This is the League's thirteenth session, but the proud record is still unbroken. The eloquent Roscoe Conkling Simmons looked in, but was too busy to give the palpitating public a taste of his burning oratory. No one was foolish enough to lug in anything about the elephant, bull moose or donkey. Not a political note was sounded anywhere. The stately figure of Editor W. T. Andrews, of the Sumter (S. C.) Defender, was observable everywhere anything of interest was going on. Everybody got plenty to eat and a good place to stay, at reasonable rates, notwithstanding the cry about the so-called high cost of living. The selection of Philadelphia as the next place of meeting is universally approved. "Couldn't have been better," says even the chronic artic. The subsidiary organizations, the Bankers, the Press, the Undertakers' and the Bar associations, report the most t profitable meetings of their career. The daily papers sent special reporters and treated the convention in gilt-edged style, giving it strong editorial endorsement, as well as generous news stories. The unavoidable absence of M. M. Lowey, J. E. Bush, Dr. S. G. Elbert and Dr. R. E. Jones was deeply regretted. They will be on hand next year at Philadelphia. The few "spell-binders" who went aeroplaning into the heights were soon brought to Mother Earth by the gavel of the intensely practical "Wizard of Tuskegee." A number of weddings in high life usually follow in the wake of the League. This year the recruits will be multiplied, as more sheer "millionaires" seemed to be in attendance. Emmett J. Scott, the most modest man in the entire proceedings, was most eagerly responsible for the successful out-of the session. As a worker, he is a "human dynamo." There was a delightful spirit of harmony this year in the Press Association. The mischief-making element did not make its appearance. The "boys of the quill" are enthusiastic over the outlook. Thomas J. Galloway, of Washington, D. C., one of the League's most loyal members, did not overlook the interests of Fisk University, the history and meet which he has constantly at his tongue's end. Dr. A. R. Jensen did not make a great deal of fuss, but he was elected transportation agent and carried off the 1913 meeting of the League. He will see to it that the alert Philadelphians are "onto their job." The Bankers' Association held forth in great shape Friday morning, under the leadership of President W. R. Pettiford, of Alabama. The race is growing "chesty," now that it is found out that it has so much real money. The street fair and carnival, promoted by Banker, uses Busing, means rtl. It is Busing, League's convention. It was simply a side-show, serving as an "extra added attraction" to the big show in the main tent at 3825 Dearborn street. Did everybody go to Jack Johnson's "Cafe de Champion"? Well, we rather guess so. The champion's famous "golden smile" was constantly trembling, and the multitudes to grasp the hand that "brought home the bacon." Mrs. Martha Broadus Anderson, a graduate of the University of Chicago, delighted the convention Wednesday morning with a soprano solo. The Southern Female Quartet and the Sims Female Brass Band entertained the body enjoyably on Friday morning. The Undertakers' Association wereably represented on the platform by Mrs. Daisy M. Saffell, of Shelbyville, Ky., who showed the importance of the her emotional directive in a community and essential it was that the race stand loyally by them. Cary B. Lewis, the West's great all-round newspaper man and Chicago's most indefatigable news explorer, was the "live wire" of the meeting. He has "made good" in his new field and deserves all the encomiums he is receiving in the ruling powers of the Windy City. The Friday session was brightened by a vigorous and graceful presentation of the cause of "Woman's Rights" by Mrs. A. L. T. Waits, who is in charge of the work of equal suffrage and suppression of the right to restructure of country, laboring in conjunction with her sisters in white. Aspiring to office is in an unknown position in the Business League. A few changes were made in the official staff, but they were made by the organization at the suggestion of the executive committee, and without solicitation on the part of the beneficiaries thereof. This is as it should be. W. J. Scott, of North and South Carolina, engaged in the heavy moving business, was the biggest man in the convention, weighing fully 350 pounds. He was with him when he been cast by fate and business. Dr. Washington said Mr. Scott looked more like President Taft than any man in Chicago. Dr. S. E. Courtney, of Boston, was voted by the ladies to have been one of cultured atmospheres of the Hub was raided by the ladies of the university, stantly reflected in his personality. Dr. Courtney is the soul of geniality, and is one of the hardest working members of the executive committee. He was in his office for a long time, and gave a session. The same may be said of J. 2 It was "the best yet." --- . . . . . . . . . . . . B. Bell, of Houston, Texas, of whom we hope to have something special to say in our next. Register F. H. Gilbert and his faithful assistant, R. C. Houston, of Fort Worth, Texas, performed their duties well, at the sacrifice of seeing all of the good things of the convention's session. Nearly five hundred paid registrations were recorded, and seventeen prisons took out life memberships at $25 each. Mrs. Booker T. Washington made a fine impression upon all by her gracious manner and modest demeanor. She had a smile and a word of welcome for every woman. Washington was just been elected president of the National Association for Colored Women, and has cut out a big year's work for that helpful organization. Mrs. J. C. Napier, wife of the genial Register of the Treasury, was the cynosure of all eyes. Not only was she pointed out as the "better half" of the race's best-known figure in the life of today, but she was delightfully remembered by the president of the Correctional John Mercer Langston, who made the phenomenal journey from a Virginia plantation to the halls of Congress. Rev. A. J. Carey, the portly pastor of the Institutional church, made an admirable host. He was in thorough control of the intricate situation at every turn, and left nothing undone to secure the comfort of his guests. His invocation at the opening session was a masterpiece. It is said that more than one delegate mistook Dr. Carey for Col. Theodore Roosevelt, whom he greatly resembles in face and figure. The response to Dr. Hall's address of welcome, by Prof. Harry T. Pratt, of the Baltimore public schools, was a gem of felicitous expression. It hit the mark precisely, and he was the recipient of hearty congratulations throughout the week. Mr. Pratt is the principal owner of the Baltimore Times, is a business man with large holdings there, and was fittingly re-elected a vice-president of the National League. The wonderful operations of J. Alexander Mackenzie, as general engineer for the United Fruit Company, evoked open-ended surprise. One of his valuable exploits was the building of a bridge one-eleventh of a mile long, with twenty-one steel piers. He is the only Negro in the world holding a position of this kind, and he is the author of his book. Coming from Jamaica, British West Indies, Mr. Mackenzie's presence gave the meeting an international aspect. Dr. R. H. Boyd inspired his hearers by a recital of the great work that is being done in the printing and publishing business of the Baptist Publishing House, at Nashville. The business is worth $178,000 and employs steadily 75 colored men and women, and an early enlargement is in contemplation. Dr. Boyd's report would re-enable a public article to do it anything like justice. D. N. Leathers, of Corpus Christi, Texas, traveling that long distance to be present; Major R. R. Jackson and L. R. Knowles, of Lima, Mo.; L. Knowles of the Iowa Bystander; H. L. Sanders, of Indianapolis, Ind.; Anthony Overton, of Chicago; J. Andrew Williams, of Tampa, Fla.; W. Wallace, of Chicago, of Oxford, O. Oxford, of a deli ered interesting addresses and dree out lively discussions. J. G. Groves, of Kansas, the "Potato King," came in unanounced, but soon got into the swim. He was busy all session trying to buy up all of the available crops from Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas and other productive states. Mr. Groves has become rich by doing with all his might in the fields, and to do. He allows others to run everything else while he just raises potatoes. J. H. Washington, brother of the "Wizard," director of industries at Tuskegee Institute, brought forward an imminent challenge and was conscious, weighing seventy-two pounds—as much as a fair-sized boy. The melon was of tremendous bulk, being 27 inches long and 33 inches around the largest it was meant to fit in the kegeese Institute by Mr. Washington, and was the largest of an unusually large crop of melons this season. The Y. M. C. A. authorities were more than kind. The delegates had access to the headquarters at 3330 State street at all times, and Secretary Charles W. Winifred Kennedy made it decidedly pleasanty r all. It is hoped that the coffers of the institution were made fuller, as Mr. Pierce is straining every day to work going on the immense association building at 38th and Wabash avenue. Dr. R. E. Park, one of the nation's greatest scholars and writers, was there all smiles. Divested of his Edward V. beard he was at first unrecognizable, but now he is unanimous verdict that his superb intellectuality shines forth with more freedom in his present guise, and that his cleanshaven countenance is an improvement. Some say Dr. Park bears a striking resemblance to Charles Hilles, chairman of the Republican national committee. Dr. Washington again made "the speech of his life." His reception was never more cordial; he was never in betrayal, and he was never mor; and he has at no time, since his famous Atlanta address in 1895, spoken to better advantage. The speech has been printed in pamphlet form, and should be read and discussed at all of his club clubs among our people this fall. The address is not one for a day; it embodies truths that are eternal. An interesting attendant upon the convention was Mme. Anita Patti Brown, styled by her host of admirers as "the Bronzed herdman and universist" concur to be the race contender contura soprano. She is not only a star in the artistic firmament, by shines with no less brilliance in the social world, and her receptions are the talk of the town. She is a patron of the tour of Jamaica and South America, but has been prevailed upon to fill a few engagements in the principal cities of the East before going abroad. The statement of the National Negro Press Association was made to the convention by Dr. E. C. Morris, president of the National Baptist Convention, and it fulfilled her purpose by the meat of the two or three alleged newspaper men of the race who felt themselves too exalted to lend a helping hand to an organization that possessed so many talents. Dr. L. Knox, who followed Dr. Morris, spoke in similar vein and pledged the support of the really first-class Negro journals to the splendid press association idea. The manufacture of hair preparations had a big inning. M. J. P. H. Coleman, a bright and energetic young woman from Washington, D. C., delivered a highly instructive address on the method of hair preparation, and roundly scored the fakirs in the business, and did not spare the newspapers of the race that insulted their patrons by carrying fake advertisements of bogus "anti-kink" and "black-no-mo" nostrums, which were absolutely melescent. Mrs. Coleman made one of the genuine --- --- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. hits of the convention, and won a host of advocates for "the woman beautiful" through the use of legitimate prepara- tions, and the use of feminism, also carried the house on Friday, when she seconded the nomination of Dr. Washington for president, speaking in behalf of the aspiring women of the race and country. Register J. C. Napier, announcing the report of the committee on place of next meeting, painted some unimaginous pictures mobilizing some powerful a coy maiden, with the various cities competing for the next convention as suturers for the women's hand, sympathetically to she (the committee) finally accepted what seemed to be the best offer, as wise midsdo, however shy they may seem. Philadelph- ia broke all precedents. The committee broke all precedents by promising the meeting of 1914 to that persistent and wealthy wooer, Musgee, Oklahoma. The reception accorded Mrs. Julius Rosenwald was one that any king might have envied. The vast Institutional church was a sea of waving American flags as he entered his speech, and as he repeated his address at the close and as he left the building, the episode was the spontaneous expression of the gratitude of a people toward a man who has renured unselfish service to them and to all humanity. This episode Rosenwald caliber should be honored when they do big things for the race and nation. R. S. Abbott, of the Defender; Cary B. Lewis, of the Indianapolis Freeman; W. A. Aery, of the Chronicle; S. B. Turner, of the Illinois Idea; M. T. Bailey and Miss Josephine Polk, of the Richmond Reformer; W. A. Aery, of the Hampton Student, and Julius F. Taylor, of the Broad-Axem, ered the local field with a praiseworthy thoroughness. The League may look for banner reports this year, as the efforts of those named will be supplemented by the personal service of the many newspaper men from all parts of the country. The report of the Bankers' Association indicated the existence of 62 colored banks in the country, distributed as follows: Alabama, 7; Georgia, 3; South Carolina, 1; North Carolina, 6; Virginia, 11; Tennessee, 4; Texas, 11; Mississippi, 11; Pennsylvania, 1; Florida, 4; Oklahoma, 3; Maryland, 2; Kentucky, 1; Massachusetts, 1; Indiana, 1. The talks on banking by Dr. W. R. Pettiford, of Alabama; J. W. Francis, of Mound Bayou, Miss; W. W. Hadnott, Birmingham, Ala.; Rev. E. K. Mriggs, Palestine, K. E. K. Awood, of Jackson, Miss, contained a volume of valuable information. --- L. W. McIntyre, of Louisiana, was the wit of the week, and contributed many helpful remarks on "How to Make Farming Pay," as did also Mr. Nelson, of Arkansas; W. P. Crump, of Arizona; J. D. Rouse, of Oklahoma; H. Hopper, of Oklahoma; S. Smith, of Arkansas. They were a unit in declaring that the high cost of living can be reduced only by a general "back-to-the-farm" movement on the part of the young colored men of the South who are now making the mistake of congregating in the citi- tion. "There is a lot of living in the soil for every man who really wants to work." --- One of the most useful members of the executive committee is Dr. Sumner A. Furniss, surgeon-in-chief of the Lincoln hospital at Indianapolis, Ind. He enjoys the freedom to work and always stands for the measures that spell progress to the commercial and professional interests of the race. Dr. Furniss is a political leader in his state, and he alternates delegate duties to the Republican Taft. He is a brother of Dr. H. W. Furniss, United States Minister to Halti. Mrs. Furniss, who always accompanies the doctor, was formerly Miss Morris, a belle of Louisville's first circles. --- Watt Terry, a wealthy real estate operator at Brocton, Mass, made the audience gasp when he told them how he had risen in seven years from an humble farm worker to a small wage, to the possession of a fortune estimated at $500,000, owning 222 separate pieces of property, and enjoying a monthly income of about $7,000 a month. He was a quisitor and by the executive committee of the League, nevertheless, proved that he had the goods he claimed. Mr. Terry's meteoric career is an eye-opener to the young Negroes of today who sit in dilemma, claiming they have "no chance." --- George L. Knox, proprietor of the Indianapolis Freeman, the race's only illustrated journal, with his statuesque form clad in neatly-tailored garments at the "Wizard's" right-hand man on the floor. He was heard from early, often and always with interest, drawing out the salient facts from speakers who were there. Mr. Knox is entitled to be heard, for he has "done things worth while," and under the most untoward circumstances. He has discovered that in hard, steady and intelligent service lies the secret of even promotion. He is a true leader of his race. --- Two thousand people attended the grand reception and promenade at the Seventh Regiment Armory on Friday evening. The great marry was a dazzling beauty and fashion figures were handed in expert fashion, and an opportunity was given each participant, through the artistic countermarch to the museum, the long Dr. Booker T. Washington escorted Mrs. George C. Hall, Dr. G. C. Hall did the honors for Mrs. Washington, and in the receiving line were Register and Mrs. George C. Hall, Ling Liam, a man and many other brilliant social lights of the nation. The occasion will be long remembered. A happy interpolation of a number not down upon the regular program Thursday was the presentation to Dr. Washington of a life-size crayon portrait of himself, a portrait of himself of admiring friends in the State of Oklahoma. The graceful speech on behalf of the Oklahomans was made by Miss Myrtle Foster Todd, of Muscogee, prominently identified with the educational interests of the state. Dr. Washington reiterated his views that it would be bung in the most conspicuous place in his home at Tuskegee, where it would be viewed by his friends of today and be handed down to his children and his children's children. The occasion the most delightful of the eventful week. --- The finest exhibit shown at the convention was that of the Central Regalia Company, of Cincinnati, which specializes the ties and most modern regalia and lodges insignia for the Pythias, the Odd Fellows, the Court of Calanxthe, Household of Ruth, the Masons, Order of the Eastern Star, and other leading orders. The exhibit was a one, with its sheen of gilded glass, rich velvet and luminous displays in a most attractive fashion. The exhibit was installed by Miss Myrtle Tolliver, general manager of the company, a young lady of beauty, culture and talent, who is a member of the manufacture of every regalia that goes out of the store, but is herself the designer of many of the most elaborate specimens of lodge insignia produced by the company. General Joseph Jones, the vice-president chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, official head of the Court of Calanth, and an officer in enough other orders to string of collar in this paper. He is editor of the Pythias. The company has just been elected vice-president of the National Negro Press Association. The demonstration of the Central's exhibit by General Jones and Miss Tolliver distinguished to with interest by the hundreds that crowded their corner day by day. The Freeman in New York City General representative Miss Lelia B Mitchell, West 135th street, over Leroy's cafe. Every Saturday. 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His parents were willing that young Samuel should go his limit in the direction of his bent, and were able to indulge their hope that he would some day be what he promised to be in early youth. He was precocious as a violinist, taking that instrument when but a lot of a boy. On going to London, his education began in earnest, the piano being his chief instrument. He had the best English masters, who developed his talents as a player and as a composer, the highest ambition of the musician. The young man climbed rapidly to the ranks of the leading composers of this day, even going beyond them in the scope and scheme of his works, and was generously recognized in his pretensions. Coleridge-Taylor was a musician such as the ordinary individual does not understand. If one knows how Handel stood, one of Coleridge-Taylor's own countrymen, and Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt, Wagner, and can think the Negro in that class, he will know Coleridge-Taylor. If he approaches any of these in style is is that Browning of the musicianly cult, Richard Wagner. We have in mind his difficult compositions in style, which, of course, do not make for popularity. The general people never play Coleridge-Taylor any more than they will play Wagner. So far as reputation goes, the name of the Negro composer was the first in England and perhaps the very first in the world. His efforts were ambitious. His "Hiawatha" was perhaps intended to electrify two continents—Europe, his home, and America, the home of the red man. He conducted his own compositions in the greater cities of England, but principally in London. Here he became also a master teacher in the great schools. This eminent Negro composer did many musicianly great things in his home, London. His compositions, his operas, oratorios were sung in the great auditoriums by great choruses, composed solely of white people, who considered it an opportunity to sit under his baton. The music festivals were conducted before tens of thousands who thundered their approval, even to the nobility and crowned heads. He was distinctly Negro, being of its quadron variety, as it goes in this country. His race and color, however, were lost in the admiration for the individual. Never before, and perhaps never again, will an individual of Negro extraction be so glorified as was Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. As a composer he was the last word as to intellect and art. And perhaps he was too highly educated for a natural musician. One sees in everything the plainest evidences of the master. He was too precise and scholarly to make his works stick—make them popular. It is doubtful if a single thing by the eminent composer is carried in an artist's repertoire. When he visited this country a few years ago to conduct his "Hiawatha" at Washington, there was a brave effort to play Coloridge-Taylor. Now and then his name was seen on a program. Now and then a piece appeared in the musical months. But they were always Brownning, Browning in character and the effort was given up. These pieces were usually on programs by white people. Perhaps there are no colored people in this country who make the effort to play his "stuff", simply because of the style. Difficult and unappealing as to style rather than difficult as to his notes. He apparently forsook his own Negro nature of melody for the white man's music of logic. He seemed possessed with the idea that great musical thought was the desideratum. Thus he became more of a musical philosopher, exhibited through the style of his compositions. The theme was ever in evidence. This may have been different in those compositions produced and conducted in Europe, but in his "Hiawatha" and his twenty-five American Negro and African folk lore, the scaffolding of his work was painfully evident. The clinging drapery of melody which mere form melts was absent. The untaught Negro musician, who plays his "rags," carries his ravishment too far, but it is the idea for popularity. The American "rag" player has only time and melody with the loud pedal on melody. He knows nothing of the phrasings, the doleful cry, the joyous reply and the rest of the musical shadows and lights. His is the one jingle, sweet jingle, but unlike sweet bells, all jangled out of tune, if he knows his business. His is an art of a kind—clandestine, true enough—his nature pursuing its unbiased bent. Coleridge-Taylor went to that other extreme; he was brilliant but cold in the compositions mentioned. He seems to have been educated out of his native warmth. Had he been educated among us, he would not have had his opportunity. He would not have done those great things. He could not have stood in a Crystal Palace with white people in front of him, white people behind him, as in Tennyson's "Light Brigade"—thousands on thousands with but one voice—adorable. But the chances are, our Negro nation would have surcharged him with a melody that would have fixed some of his songs on every heart. We have a few examples of cultivated Negro composers, none, however, of such ability as Coleridge-Taylor had. His "Hiawatha" was a weird production and must have been owing to the peculiar combination. He was Negro and English, characterizing that "weirder" creation still, the American Indian. His "Onaway, Awake, Beloved," or a similar title, won positive attention. It is a more or less sentimental love song, and love is love the world around. This song has been done quite frequently in America. He is known to the race best by it al- JEAN VANE 100 MARITIME CA The Belle of Louisville, Ky. though white choral societies have done "Hiawatha," but not in recent years. He took our common religious songs, erected them into most masterly classical compositions. He kept the faith with his teachings, the recurring strain, phrase or what not, the absolute law of logic in arrangement; fine cadences, marshaled along as orderly as well trained soldiers. One is always impressed with the workmanship of the author when he should be for the moment forgotten in the deluge of delight. It was his style. He is in his class, and as unassailable as Wagner or Liszt are in their class. As their names will endure, that of this eminent Negro will also endure. We choose to make this correction: Samuel Coleridge Taylor was born in London August 15, 1875. We also add the following seen elsewhere, giving a review of some of his accomplishments: It was in 1898 that the first part of his Hiawatha triology, "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast," was produced at the Royal College. The second part, "The Death of Minnehaha," was brought out at the North Staffordshire festival in the autumn of 1899, and the third, "Hiawatha's Departure," by the Royal Choral Society, at the Albert Hall on March 22, 1900. In the following May the overture to the whole was heard for the first time. The work, especially the first part, made a great and lasting success, such as not been rivaled by any composition from Coleridge-Taylor's pen. He received many festival commissions after it, including "The Blind Girl of Castle Culille," for Leeds in 1901; "Meg-Blane," Sheffield, 1902, and "Kubla Khan," Handel Society, 1906. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor wrote incidental music for many of the plays which Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree produced at His Majesty's theater. This also included accompaniments to the dramas, "Herod," "Ulysses," "Nero" and "Faust," all by Stephen Phillips. In 1904 he became conductor of the London Handel Society. Additional Stage. PROF. 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NEWSY NOTES FROM THE STAR THEATER, COLUMBUS, GA. The team of Lovett and Lovett closed after one week's engagement, which expired with Saturday night's performance. Status Jones and Miss Rachel Gillard have completed two weeks of their three weeks' engagement, and are still making good. Miss Gillard is immensely pleasing to our audiences, and the manager is very proud. Our bill the past week was not up to the standard of excellence on account --- of the unreliability of some teams who booked in but failed to fill their engagements on five days, well-worked men not having heard from the time. We patiently hope for improvement along that line. We have the Nintendo Stock Company, which closed after six consecutive weeks to good business in this city, is expected to play a return engagement in this future. Jackson and Jackson are new faces for this week. BOOKER WASHINGTON AIRDOME ST. LOUIS, MO. We have been in line one year and five months, and our stock company draws nightly. 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Ye olden time teacher made his announcement of school time in this very graphic style. Various styles now of calling to school, but it means the same thing. So they would limit our future buildings to twelve stories and let the other cities run over us? Not much. Don't let 'em do it, Mr. Rubens. The same means of fighting fire in the other cities of great buildings can be adopted in Indianapolis if they are not already in practice. The Bull Moosers claim to get some consolation out of their nearly 15,000 votes in Vermont. They say it's "mighty well" for such a short space of time. The fact is, Mr. Roosevelt did not go to Vermont to do "mighty well;" he went to win. He said he would win, and evidently thought so. The Knight Templars who held their conclave in Washington, D. C., were honored by President Taft, who reviewed their procession as it passed through the White House grounds. It is said every knight of the three thousand swords went home praising the President. This was a case where the individual worked while he waited. The personnel of the Bull Moose leaders in every locality seems to be about the same. Mainly they are individuals who have nothing to lose, but everything to gain, by way of the various good things that usually follow party success. They have seen their finish in the old parties and, naturally enough, jump at the possible opportunity presented by the new party. This is all very plain, and is becoming more so every day. Madam J. C. Walker, the well-known hair culturist, is heading a movement that looks forward to the relief of the poor and needy during the winter. It is useless to say that her wohk and that of her helpers will be appreciated, and as it should be. Organized charity has not had much of a go with the race. And perhaps there is a reason—none has had anything to give. But some making headway. It is up to them to play the part played by other people. The madam is known by her good works. She may get some advertisement, but if the hungry are fed, the naked clothed, we take it for granted that she will be welcome to it. R. W. Thompson, the well-known newspaper correspondent, was in the city this week. Mr. Thompson was formerly of Indianapolis, but for a number of years has lived in Washington, D. C., where he holds a position in the treasury department. He conducts a news bureau, the first of the kind, which furnishes important information to the race publications throughout the country. Mr. Thompson is accompanied by his wife, Grace Lucas Thompson, who is of a literary turn. Besides assisting her husband, she does work under her own name, "Educational Etchings" seen from time to time in the Freeman and elsewhere are among her contributions. Their daughter, Miss Vivian, will teach in the schools of Washington, D. C., this year. Colored voters who feel that they are called to be Progressives should be very careful lest they prove too much of a disposition of change simply for the sake of change. Restlessness in politics, as elsewhere, is a good sign only when present conditions become unaware. It will be admitted that from a race viewpoint the colored man has not all of the advantages of white men. But that is due to racial relations, and which concerned the white people and the colored people as a whole. Any restlessness on the part of the race in the effort to come up is right and proper, but such effort is to be exerted against the policy of the whole white race. We have no quarrel with the Republican party as such, nor have we much opposition from the Democratic party North. The new party absolutely has nothing in store for us by way of political redemption. In fact, it is of the policy South as the --- Democratic party South. Really, if there is a choice of the Democratic party and the Progressive party, the former party should be preferred. We know what it is. It simply opposes Negro domination in the South because the thing is possible, owing to numbers. The Progressive party has declared the same policy, and it may have cards up its sleeve yet to play. Logic is logic. Circulars are being sent broadcast announcing a national jubilee in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, September 22, 1862. The celebration, which will be under the auspices of the National Emancipation Commemorative Society, will take place in Washington, D. C., September 22 to 26, 1912, inclusive. The jubilee is to consist of a series of events covering many matters of interest to the colored people. Arrangements are being perfected to have a kind of "jubilee prelude" to consist of a sermon or short talk by the pastor or by some seleceted speaker at the Sunday morning service, September 22, in each of the Washington churches. In the afternoon, at 3 o'clock, the jubilee will be formally opened with a monster service of song and thanksgiving in the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church. We said not long since that the race had an opportunity to do some excellent work in its own behalf along the Salvation Army lines. We have churches in abundance, but the streets are teeming just the same. There are Negro vagrants just as there are houseless white people roaming about, made so, many of them, by circumstances over which they had no control. In these time of thirty-five and fifty cents per night beds and something to eat three times a day to be looked after, the individual that finds himself suddenly up against it is in a bad way. Besides caring for such cases, of course temporarily, there is much more work that can be done, both in the name of charity and religion. Some one should act quickly, else the race may get the name of being heartless and cruel. We say right now that, with whatever growth of the race, in whatever direction, the growth of indifference keeps pace. America is a splendid field for a Negro Salvation Army. Let us see. Mr. Roosevelt feels to be a Lincoln at times. Following are some of the achievements of our first great commoner, as worked out by a thinker. Puzzle question: Find where the two are identical. Mr. Lincoln turned his defeat for the Senate into a success for the presidency. Took into the cabinet his rivals, and made them his ministers and servants. Conquered the rebellion. Liberated the slaves. Outwitted all the intrigues against him in cabinet and camp. Gave his implacable rival the chief justiceship. Disarmed all criticism by shouldering all faults. Consolidated his party and increased his majorities. Held the people to their great task. Made the strongest argument for peace, and the best defense of war. Gave in his Springfield prayer, his Gettysburg address and his second inaugural the most pathetic and eloquent utterances of his time. Forcible in speech and faultless in logic, he enriched the language with new thoughts, new definitions, new maxims, new parables and new proverbs. Was a true type and exemplar of his country, his race and his government. Wore honor without pride, and wielded power without oppression. Lived like a peasant by necessity of birth and fortune, reigned like a monarch by right representative instincts, native intellect, the wisdom of humility and love of his fellow men. SCHOOL TIME. School's days are on us again, and as usual everybody is happy—parents, children, teachers—and for different reasons. Parents are anxious to see their hopefuls pushing upward educationally, knowing that their chances are indeed limited unless they are pretty well prepared to cope with the world. Experiences of the parents teach them that the educated individual's chances as against those of the uneducated individual are not less than ten to one. We do not have in mind a collegiate education. Such an education for all would never do for the industrial situation as it is to-day. To conceive of a condition where all were learned to the utmost would call for a conception of a new industrial situation, and which would argue poorly for civilization. The inventive stimulus would not have been, whereby poor, needy men have won places in the ranks that they have yearned. Inspiration and aspiration would not have been, thus defeating progression of its best assets. Thus detested poverty is not without redeeming features when viewed in relation to the general good. The good parent has in mind a saving education, high if possible, if convenient, but by all means an education that fits in with the needs of the day. Most parents, we feel to say, start out with the view of giving the child the very best that the country affords. The high resolve is proper enough, since it buoys up to a plane higher than that which would have been reached by a lower resolve. "Man proposes, but God disposes," and in the interest of man. Thus we find disappointments of a thousand varieties dislodging the original intent as of a purpose, throwing individuals into various groups by way of education. Those that reach the colleges and go through them are the very few by contrast. More reach the higher schools and finish them, but the masses find themselves in the end possessed with an education of the common schools. The walks of life are accordingly entered, and seemingly justified by the laws that govern the existing industrial condition. The respective armies of industrialism are recruited with seeming system, governed by the law of supply and demand. There is no place worth mentioning for those who fail at getting some sort of THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. an education. Incidentally an individual makes it in spite of the schools, but as a rule the individual that escapes in this day may as well have a millstone around his neck. The parent knows this, and makes it his business to see that the child shall not become one of this class. CHICAGO, ILL. Special to the Freeman. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN at all of the various churches. At the First Baptist church, Rev. C. A. Bell, Ph. D. pastor, preached an able sermon to an preceptive audience. The choir chanted its music to the delight of all present. As the teacher of the Baptist church, Elden G. L. Douglas, M. D. pastor had baptizing....The Tompkins A. M. E. Zion church had a fine service and the choir sang some choice selections for the occasion....The teacher of being appointed to begin the work of teaching this session in the different school buildings....The Strong Brothers, magicians, exhibited their skill at the City Auditorium, the pleasure of all present. It is indeed the greatest wonder of the age in which we live....The camp meeting has been a success and the attendance large, as usual, the measure of all present. The Baptist convention have arranged to go and the outlook is bright for a good attendance from this section....The delegations to attend the M. M. are unusually large from town. The teachers' work make and representation for the lodges here in the noble and special body of assembled features....Cupid, with his loving arrow, entered the teachers' list and caused many of them to bow their heads more to follow. We look with expectation for their arrival at this grand altar. HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT HENDERSON, KY. Negro Fair Quite a Success—Opening of City Schools—Personal and General News. (By LaVetta Jones, 631 Sixth St.) The Great Henderson Colored Fair, which began September 3, was quite a success. Large crowds had way to witness the races. The free attractions were good, the principal one being the balloon ascension made by Prof. Bradford of Hamilton Military Battalion of Lexington, Ky. This movement speaks well for Henderson Negroes, and the managers promise to make this an annual affair. The team opened in September 3, the enrolment in colored schools being 494. Rev. W. J. M. Price is off on his vacation trip. Mr. Sneed Price left for Chicago Sunday. Mrs. Sneed Price left for Jacksonville. Jones and Owen Markabel, of Evansville, spent Sunday in this city. . .Miss Lillian Lewis has returned to her home in Evansville, after having spent a delightful day at the Museum of Evansville, spent Sunday in this city. . .Miss Lillian Lewis has returned to her home in Evansville, after having spent a delightful day at the Museum of Evansville, spent Sunday in this city. spent few days in Evansville, en route to St. Louis, Mo. . .Dr. and Mrs. Carney returned to their home in Terre Haute, having paid a pleasant visit to their daughter. HUMBOLDT, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Specialist E. Lillian Chen, after spending the summer at home, was married in St. Louis, Mo., to Mr. Hill, Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. . .Mr. and Mrs. Hill will reside in St. Joseph, Missouri, where his wife taught the past year in the public schools. . .Miss Berdie Lou Campbell entertained in honor of Miss E. Lillian Chen, Tuesday night at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hill, after our efficient pastor, began a revival at Lane Chapel C. M. E. church, Sunday. . .Rev. C. C. Adams has just closed a successful revival at the St. adams Baptist Church, Sunday. . .Rev. C. C. Adams assisted in baptizing fifty-three persons at the river. This is the largest baptizing that has been held in a number of years. There were over 400 baptized in the Redmond) Ivory, daughter of Mrs. Mahale (Redmond) Mondes, died Tuesday night. . .Mr. Andy Van, an old citizen of this city, passed away on April 26, 2015, far behind on educational series at the district conference, which was held at Greenfield, Thursday and Friday, Shame on humboldt. . .Messrs. Frede, Shaw and Albert James, of this city, returned to the district conference. Williams returned from a visit to Alamo, Monday. . .Miss Gertrude Hamilton, of Union City, has a string on humboldt. . .Mr. and Mrs. combs little daughter of St. Joseph, Sunday. . .You went nw-yw-y, Ha-ha. BARDSTOWN (KY.) NEWS Special to THE FREEMAN The Bardstown public school opened on September 3. The members of the faculty for this scholastic year are: S. E. Duncan, of Bloomington principal; L. E. Bardstown, of the building assistant, and Mrs. Belle Bowmen, of Bardstown, primary teacher. The school is making rapid progress. A partition has been put in the largest room of the building, and Mrs. Bardstown is now room. Bardstown can now boast of a principal for this scholastic year. S. E. Duncan. He doesn't boast of what he will do, but he is going-to-show the people eyes on him. Rev. W. W. Dorey is in Bardstown for the fourth and last quarterly meeting of this conference year. Mrs. Tyrick Hickman entertained at dinner. Mrs. W. Dorey, of New Albany; Mrs. D. H. Jones, Miss Lillian M. Wells and Dr. R. L. Cherry. Mr. George Raver and Mrs. Matte Banler were married at their home on September 3. Mrs. W. W. Dorey and Bardstown colored fair will be held on Friday and Saturday. September 13 and 14 ...Bardstown is in mourning for one of her oldest and most able citizens. Mr. Alverstone, a former schoolteacher, evening September 5. He was seventy-nine years of age, and served as a soldier in the civil war. We know that he has given his life to his daily walk was with God. The Rev. Weber of the Bardstown Baptist church, preached a glorious funeral for Mr. Albert Wilson Merrifield on Saturday. Mr. Wilson, a well-read a splendid paper at the funeral services.....Miss Eliza Troutman, Mrs Amanda Murphy and Mr. Robert McGunny are ill at their homes.....Miss Elena Grundy has returned home from Louisville. CENTRALIA. ILL. Ms. Lena Phillips, of Metropolis, Ill., is a teacher at the Dunbar school here.....Mr. A. Bicham, Mr. H. W. Teck and families, of New Orleans, have moved to Centralia. The men have position in the Ill. College of Arts. Mr. Bicham has gone to Chicago to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. Brock went to Chicago to visit her sister and friends.....Mr. Willie M. Brock has returned to Jefferson City, Mo., where he will take up his studies again at the University of Petersburg, Ind., is visiting her son, Mr. W. H. Lewis, and family.....W. W. H. Lewis and Mrs. Hopkins went to Mt. Vernon, Ill., to visit Mrs. Lewis' mother, Mrs. P. Shaw, Mr. Henry Verguson, Jr., who is the age of twenty-five years. He was a sufferer from consumption. The burial took place on Tuesday. Rev. Allison conducted the funeral services.....Mr. Chauffer, the pastor of the helpman, Mr. O. Bidwell was called to Paducah, Kv., last week at attend the funeral of his father. WHITE WIFE OF JACK JOHNSON TRIES SUICIDE. Fires Bullet Into Head While World's Champion Is Buying Tickets to the South CHICAGO, Sept. 11—Mrs. Jack Johnson, white while of the world's champion heavyweight pugilist, attempted to commit suicide tonight by shooting herself in a hospital to which she was apartments, a hospital to which she was taken it was said she might die. The bullet passed through her head. She has been in ill health for a year and was despondent. Her condition was improving, and she was acting on the advice of her physician employed two maids to watch her continually. Johnson, in the hope that a change of climate would benefit her, had planned to buy a new apartment in Vegas, N. M. He went downtown to purchase the tickets and when he returned he found her on the floor with a bullet wound in her head. Mrs. Johnson was removed to a hospital, where an examination revealed that the bullet had passed through her head. Struggles With Maids. 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While the maids' attention was diverted, Mrs. Johnson is said to have opened a drawer in a cabinet and seized twelve revolvers, which were unloaded it was before she could pull the trigger, the maids seized her. She fought desperately to keep the pistol and in the struggle pointed it at her head and pulled the trigger. The fell victorious and the maids sent for Johnson's mother and sister, who live several blocks away. Before they arrived, Johnson returned and hurried her to a hospital. He spent the night at her bedside. Johnson was Miss Etta Perry, of Brooklyn, when her marriage to Johnson in Pittsburgh three years ago. She is 31 years old. A. B. C.'S LOSE TO GIANTS. Eight Errors Responsible for Defeat by Chicago Team. The A. B. C.'s lost to the American Giants last Monday, 11 to 6, in a loosely played game, eight errors being credited for it. The Giants were easy for the visitors, while Gatewood kept his hits well scattered. The home team scored four runs in the first frame, and the game looked like it was won until the Giants took the lead and held it. Score: A. B. C.'s.....400000002-6 Giants.....221000132-11 Runs—Martin, Hutchinson, Allen, Herron, Sibley, Lyons, Barber 2, Lindsey 2, Taylor, Pierce 2, Munroe, Payne, Petway, Gateway, Errors—A. B. C.'s 8; Giants 3. Base hits made—Off Lyons, 5; off Gateway 7. Struck out—By Lyons 5; by Gatewood 5. Two-base hits—Allen, Barber, Duncan, Pierce 2. Three-base hit—Payne. Stolen base—Lindsey. Umpire—Williams. Time—2:15. Attendance—250. A. B. C.'S WIN IN NINTH. The A. B. C.'s nosed out a victory in the ninth inning from the American Giants at northwestern park Tuesday, to hold off the visiting visitors. With the bases full, Pierce was pulled from the plate by a wide home and Seiden crossed the plate before the pitchers pitched were in good form and a battle was on from the start. Score: A. B. C.'s.....000000301..4 Giants.....010001100-3 Runs—Martin, Hutchinson, Selden, Allen, Pierce 2, Barber. Base hits—Off Bartlett, 6; off Johnson, 5; off Lindsey, 1. Struck out—By Bartlett, 3; by Johnson, 6. Two-base hits—Hutchinson, Petway. Three-base hit—Allen. Home run—Pierce. Double play—Hutchinson to Selden to Board. Umpire—Williams. Time—2:00. Attendance—150. CHICAGO AMERICAN GIANTS DE FEAT ABRAMS GIANTS At Brigton Beach the Chicago American Giants defeated the Abrams Giants, 5 to 1 and 5 to 0. Batteries—First game: Chicago Giants, Dougherty and Thompson; Second game: Abrams Villanueva and Thompson; Third game: Chicago Giants, Gatewood and Petway; Abrams Giants, Griffin and Thompson. The Abrams would like to hear from all first-class clubs, A. B. C.'s preferred. The Freeman for sale in Nashville, Tenn, at the Palms, 5th avenue and Cedar street. Another of the big hits of the League session was the address of Mme. C. J. Walker, of Indianapolis, who controls one of the largest plants in the country and has manufactured of hair preparations. She has been a pioneer in the industry once impresses an audience with the fact that she stands for concrete achievements rather than brilliance of oratory. In a few years Mme. Walker has developed a capacity annually of over $8,000 for the current year. She is not ashamed of her humble beginnings, and points with pride to her personally-conducted graduation from the cotton-field to the kitchen; from the cook-kitchen; and from the cook-kitchen to an independent business." Mme. Walker is not a "tight-wad"—believes in living and letting others live. She gave the first $1,000 to the building fund of the American Farm Bureau of Agriculture. A. at Indianapolis. One of the anxious delegates almost collapsed when informed that Mme. Walker is married. THE FREEMAN IN DURHAM, N. C At Robert Murry's Barber Shop, or Henry Hill's residence, 516 Vine street. 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Write for Terms. ported by the Crosbys, Billy Zeke (mon- ologist, who is very clever, the comedy team of White and White, Susie Baughs (soubret, good enough), Nettie Howard (characters ever pleasing), David Howard (straight on the job). The bunch sends regards to all friends in the business. The house is to be charged soon, and when completed it will seat 570 people. Oh, joy! WHAT'S WHAT ON THE DUDLEY CIRCUIT. Week of September 2 Washington, D. C.-S. H. Dudley the teacher, Lew W. Henry, manager. Alberta, W. Whitney, the three Sunbeams, and John Johnson, the last theater, Frank Kearney, proprietor. The laugh producers, Nicholas and Logan, the entertainment, H. C. Smith, manager. Manager H. C. Smith is still offering stock. Richmond, Va.-Dixie the theater, W. J. Kearney, the cluster and Rockpile the Maze Bush and Chuck Infrey. Norfolk, a.-Gobe the theater, J. An Baskirk, manager. King and Gee, Joe Sander, Charles Huggins. Newport News, Va.-S. H. Dudley the teacher, the house. This week the reopening in house. Manager Lewis offers the all-star bill of Mme. Fairly, Billy Cumby and Orna Criswell. Fredericksburg, Va.-Cosmo Garden, H. H. H. manager. Bonnie and Semurra Clark. Greensboro, N. C.-Gobe the theater, J. A. Breme, manager. Love and Live and Miss Jean Kelly. This theater has just come into the Dudley circuit, and, of course, will play Dudley bookings. We expect the verses of entering the circuit. We expect to get them in the next few weeks. "Beyond the Footlights" Buster and Rockpile, the two funny ebony splinters, created a furore at the Dudley. Miss Jean Kelly made good at the Dudley. She is playing the Dudley tide. King and Gee, Sandifer and Huggins are proving drawing cards in Richmond. Newport News patrons will have the pleasure of hearing Mme. Fairfair's splendid dance this week. Drawwell, that clever comedienne, will be seen at the Newport News house this week. Love and Love, entertainers extraordinary, are at the Galey theater, Greenbore, N. C. 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Mintrils, Sydney, Australia, August 31; September 22, Melbourne. The Too Sweets are at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis, this week with a neat, entertaining act, as usual. The Griffin Sisters are holding forth for the second week at the Crown Garden, Indianapolis. Still winning. The team of little Irma, and Elbert White, the long and short of it, is playing the Globe theater, Jacksonville, Fla. Charles Anderson opened at the Dunbar theater, Columbus, Ohio, September 9, and is having great success. Washington, D. C. to follow. W. H. Smith has been appointed manager of the Pekin theater, Chicago, by the James Chamale. He took the charge this week. The Pewees are in their second week at Ockumgumee Park, Macon, Ga. Open at Wilmington, N. C., week of September 16 for several weeks. The members of Prof. Harris' band were entertained at Keckuok, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of 14 Main street, Sunday, September 1. Williams and Stevens are now in their eighth week at the Lincoln theater, New York. Their manager is Mr. Eugene Elmore, 58-60 West 135th street. The Famous Daniels, Lyons and Mary, played the Gem theater, Lexington, last week with great success. Now playing a return date at the Lincoln theater, Winchester, Ky. Fun City, by Billy McClain is a new amusement venue at the Knapp amphitheater; everybody is promised. Whizzing the Whiz, a Belgian importation, is among the attractions. Emmet Anthony has had a great time at Circle, Cleveland. He has six weeks in Pittsburgh. Anthony is a good one, and the Pittsburghers will be hard to please if they don't like him. He's a little different from the rest. Leon, the magician and ventriloquist, was at the New Circle theater, Philadelphi, Pa., week of September 2, and the Hopkinson, Pa., week of September 9. At the Crescent theater, New York, week of September 16. Ella Galines is still making a successful hit and screaming the audiences with her rugs and buck dance. She is featuring "The Jungle Town." At the Booker Washington airdome, St. Louis, Mo. Banche Russell, formerly of the team of Forter and Russell, has joined hands with Magnolia Brown, and the two will be known as Russell and Magnolia, who will resemble each other very much. They made a hit singing "I Wonder How I Took to You." The Two Weavers, Eula Mae and J. J., after playing eleven consecutive weeks at the Brooklyn theater, Charleston theater, Washington, D. C., are in their second week at the Auditorium theater, Philadelphia. Pa. They are going fine; they also are in the booker theater, Washington, D. C. New York to follow. PEKIN THEATER, MONTGOMERY ALABAMA. The house played to S. R. O. all last week, offering a ver ystrong bill. Miss Ray Nichols was taken ill but it is much better. Mr. Waltum will aid him and shelden of hand performance went big on the bill. Then came Jim Wise from Georgia by telegraph, from the team of Miles and Wise but worked as a teacher and gave to Birmingham on business. Mr. Wise was the feature of the bill, taking three and four encores nightly. Last but not least was Mr. Tillian Diggs with his friend, Mr. Diggs visited his home for the first time in seven years and the meeting with his friends was like meeting the president or Tc Bob. The Adams Club gave Mr. Diggs a spread was rich. Those attending were: Nathan Brown, Edgar Harris, Dr. W. R. Brown, Robert Wallace, W. M. Calpain, J. Levine, Dr. Jas. E. Lang, J. C. Jones, Bronselle, Carlton, and Mr. Brossale, pianist. BARNUB & BAILEY NOTES. Prof. James Wolfscale and his company have had a very pleasant and successful season, and have traveled from coast to coast with the big show. They are now in South Africa. After the close of the season most of the company will be seen in vaudeville. Willie Brown, comedian, who has been with Prof. Wolfscale three seasons, will spend two or three weeks at his home in South Africa, at the end of the season, for a rest. SENATE AVENUE THEATER This playhouse, under the proprietorship of the Hill Bros., is constantly increasing in popularity. Special features include a large brick thrilling story of the South Before the War, "Tracked by Bloodhounds," will be given on Tuesday evening. Good props each evening. On Sunday a special show will entertain you, also extra pictures. CINCINNATI, O., THEATRICALS. Another good, strong bill was the offering for the week at the Pekin theater. The Invincible Quartet, that proved such a attraction last week, was held over with complete change of songs, and matinee shows of music well attended as the night performances. This is a new venture on the part of the management, to run a continuous attraction, and it has proven so satisfactory that the audience thinks he will continue the show. He will book in nothing but high-class acts for the matinee attraction at advanced prices. Glenn and Glenn were the features at the night show, with a good singing, dancing and acting act. The male member of the team was the dancer, and the lady is a very clever dancer. The S. R. O. sign was hung out at each show. Notes Mise Bessie Hocker is entertaining at the Douglas Cafe Club, 408 West Fifth Avenue. Col Sam Brown, assistant manager of the Pekin, will be the chaperon for a party of ladies for one week at the Lexington fair. LINCOLN THEATER NEWYORK. Last week Williams and Stevens went as small-big. The Moores, Tim and Hester have always been favorites at this house, have hate to see them go, but as they have ahead, this will be their last week with us. Original Rags opened last week, but was such a big noise that he is being held over this week. Miss Evelyn Stewart (white), soubret, wets big legs in Miss Welkin Hankard (white) caught the audiences with her dalmity and bewitching ways in songs and funny sayings. New Crown Garden TIM E. OWSLEY, Mgr. A. W. Williams. A very clever singing and talking comedian, was first to lead the attack on the band, Mr. Williams, and Mr. Williams is a sweet singer, who knows how to sing and does sing. His jokes are mixed with old and new ones, but he puts the old ones over so clever, that all the audience made jokes. Buckner and Buckner. Singers, talkers and dancers, gave fifteen minutes of fun and kept the audience in a fit of laughter from the start to the finish of their act. Mr. Buckner is a good A comedian with a loud, strong voice, and he seems to know just how to use it. His song number, "Traveling Man," was a funny number. Miss Buckner, when in conversation with Mr. Buckner, never falls to bring the straight side of a comic A question to a point where Mr. Buckner can get a scream, where only a laugh was intended. Miss Buckner is a pleasing singing and dancing souret. Her song number won for her, her share of applause and fun makers and comedy sketch artists. The Too Sweets. Return to us with all new and original songs and sayings. It is needless for me to mention the one stand at the head of them all as a comic parody written and singer. If some of the real managers of the combination shows could look him over, beyond a doubt he would be a comedian parody singer. His parody on "ou'll Never Know What a Good Fellow I Have Been 'Till I Have Gone Away" was a riot. For an encore he sang a parody of "I'll Be a Comedian." I dare say Mr. Too Sweet could make a living writing parodies alone, as his products are the best, barring none, that a good comedian can have. Must Ms. Too Sweet in her dainty, little way also sang her original song, "Mamma Don't Allow No Easy Talking Here," and she was forced to take several encores. The Too Sweets sent the audience home later. Griffin Sisters In their second week offer a real clever singing and talking act. The Griffin Sisters' act showed real art, as only artists can give. Their costumes were gorgeous, each wearing a gown of the most expensive dresses. The actors were in ways good, and are known throughout the profession, and there is no need of further comment. K. C. E. ABROARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR 999. P. L. Jenkins Writes From Muskogee Okla. We are again in Oklahoma, far out on the great western plains, and as ever the people welcome us with open arms. We welcome E. Hue rehearsal in Fayetteville, Ark.; September 5, after spending two weeks with his family in Birmingham, Ark.; Charles Laurendine, trap drummer, is still on the sick list. We were joined September 5 by Mr. Marcus, all-around musician. He regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Lemuel (Sug) Ross sends regards to Wesley Jenkins. All mail for members of this company should be addressed to Hazen Ark. P. L JENKINS, Allen's Minstrels. Meant Jeanette Cooke, who possesses an excellent contralto voice, and was heard to good advantage last season with the Black Patti show, is repeating her former success this season with the same com- THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW SAMUEL COLERIDGE TAYLOR. Through the rugged path where genius trod, In the valley and upon the hill, The sainted composer has reached his God, And his music is left, by his will. As a tribute to the memory of S. Coleridge Taylor, who was born in London, England, August 15, 1875. His father was Beckett Taylor, and his mother was English white woman. Most of his musical education was acquired in the Royal College of Music. He had studied the violin with Beckett Taylor. He later gained his position as Bokerkroft, the musical historian of Hilliard Stanford, in 1893. Of his compositions nothing was more qualified than the music of "Hiawatha," which equaled any of the white composers. His incidental music was composed by Taylor's wife was his other works, too numerous to mention, were of the highest art and perfection in point of merit and permanent universal importance. When Taylor's wife was a daughter, When Mr. Taylor made his first appearance in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1905, I was dramatic criticism on both the I was introduced to the Tribute and the Freeman, I was introduced to the Tribute and the at his recital there. Mr. Taylor, by observation o his nature, gave every indication of a genius. He was quiet, but intelligent, and he was intelligent in men which usually denotes a generous portion of intellect which comes from the brain of an intelligent or very talented mother. What interested me the most was his quietness, but little interest in other noted people, and I was amazed when his introduction to Madame Marle Selika, in my presence, only of quietness notice, to be meant to be a concerto in his conservatism, he did not show it, for his was an air of good breeding. If he manifested interest in artists who interested him, he was devoted to Harry Burleigh. Rogers & Wiley at the Grand. If the unexpected ever happened, it did so last Monday evening, despite the heated term. Rogers and Willey made the roars of their band, the Rogers danced as never before, and Stella Wiley, whose blonde hair has turned to black, looked younger, and prettier than ever. Davis and Glendhill gave a most charming performance, and Comedy Four pleased very well. Geo. W. Jinks and Ada Mauri, a good singer, and their girls, all from England, attracted attention. Ed Winchester talked, and the girls sang, and the last half of last week had an all-white show that was good. Weeman and Keates were good. Frank Raymond, in The Choice, Daisy Goldman, Marcea and Daisy Brow, gymnast, and In rich costumes, took rank in whirlwind dances. This house now has a large patronage, and the management is very good, and public which means much for their future success among the colored people. An All-Star Bill at the Monogram. In spite of torrid heat right in the month of September, the Monogram had a bill that held the people until the finish. Jones and Perkins fairly bubbled over with good things. Mr. Jones was everything that could be desired as a comedian and Miss Perkins, attired in a pecoral�ing with brisk saffron and brown silk stockings, sang to beat the band. The Victoria trio, which closed the bill, did a good act that would appeal mostly to a colored audience, but pleased immensely. Tolliver and Chappelle, late of the South, earned Smart Set Company, applied to a climate act of much merit, in Indian and Mexican life. Mr. Tolliver's voice and song was a splendid conception of art, and Miss Chappelle, with a mezzo soprano voice, which rather surprised us in beauty, sang the music of "Bleeding Moon" with an in�������. Laura Smith, the bonhette, returns to us with greater ability and attractiveness than ever in songs and dance. Here in The Freeman I may add that I regret that the management of this house is gradually making mistakes. The colored race in New York is popular with Jewish management, in coming the press, the future remains to be seen in Chicago. The Pekin Specializes Pictures. Owing to the heated term, the Pekin is specializing photographs and has omitted the vauduvilleie that is often associated with the furrier has surprised everybody with a new rush of good patronage. Bill at the Phoenix. "The Shepherd's Flute." "Troublesome Stendaughter" and "Broncho Billy's Escape" were the pictures shown at this house. Bill at the Merit. "At Cripple Creek" was the special photo play at this house. The audiences continue large, regardless of the warm weather. Fanny Wise at Mineral Springs Club. Fanny Wise opened her for an independent and made a hit, having succumbed to the offer of a salary larger than she received in vaudieville. Chicago Stage Notes and Stray News. "Tm So Heart Hungry for You," by Spencer Williams, and "I Let No Trouble Worry Me," by Alf Wilson, are late songs recently arranged by W. Dorsey. Quite a number of show ladies are using Ford's Royal Windsor Saloon, manufactured in the Ozonian Ox Marrow Company, but sold by all druggists. Roscoe Conklin Simmons has arrived in Chicago to live. He is to embark in the newspaper business. Hattie McIntosh and Picks were understood to have left for Kansas City, taking Hester Kent along to strengthen the --- George H. Howard, whose printing business is located at 2809 State street, is not only the finest local printer on State street but turns out the quickest work imaginable. Al Russell, a white man, who runs a patent office in northeast corner of State and Thirty-fifth streets, seems to be very amiable in his treatment of the colored race. Walter C. Quinn was a recent visitor in the city. He is district manager of the Central and Eastern agents of the State Department, who is located at Dunville, IL, where he is also engaged in the real estate business. . . . The Michael, Dan and Emma, recently entertained the mayor of Philadelphia. They also played the Hippodrome, Reading, Pa. The Colored Vaudeville Benevolent Association of New York has removed to 109 West 1334 street, among the Harlem-lanes. Everything, according to Secretary of State Robert F. Kennedy, lowing actors recently appeared in a show given at Young's Casino: Fiddler and Shelton, the Prampins, Vaughner and Glenn, Marsh Craig, Michael and Michael, and the C. V. B. a gambal party should have bad dates enough to reach Chicago. Black Carl's experiences as a manager will serve him well for the future. The program he follows: President Leon Williams, interlocutor Stephen Glenn, Tom Fletcher, Clarence Powell, Sandy Stickey, Billy Ward and Billy Brown, comedian James Sters, including the owl, were: James Sters, Walter Crumbly, Mullins and Wither, Walter and Wilson, Al Bailley and Tear Sisters, Brown and Lawson, Cook and Stephens, and Six Spillers. The proceeds were in aid of the sick and death fund. All members have requested to send all dues and death taxes to the Colored Village West 133d St, New York, and have all made payable to the Colored Vaudeville Benefulent Association, New York City. The color of financial card has been adopted. Members will receive a new card in return. Please acknowledge recall of cards at once. TIME'S MEETING. There is a time for everything, Ecclesiastics have foretold— For good things come to those who wait, Where patience slowly must unfold. There was a meeting most divine: Two bashful lovers in their prime Had waited long for moral strength, And courage for a meeting time. THE BLACK PATTI COMPANY IN INDIANAPOLIS. The Black Patti Musical Comedy Company is the right title for the refreshing show presented by that company week of September 9, 10, and 11, at the Park the theater, where it is located. What to the lines of those larger aggregations, past and present, namely a bare thread of a plot giving opportunity for the more or less humorous situations. Music from the Black Patti company, especially with the Black Patti company, which arranges its plots and situations for the convenience of the madam, mainly. As a musical comedy, the Black Patti company is known for the madam was in excellent voice, appearing to much greater advantage than she has in recent years. Age has softened her voice, giving that mellow, rippling effect, and the madam was in excellent voice, appearing to much greater advantage than she has in recent years ago. She appears at ease and accomplished, due also in part to a changed style of black and execution. In "Sun in the Art of the Nightingale," she showed to advantage her fine qualities. The Belle of New York," by Patti and fulfilment, "the audience readily recognized the merit and applauded heavily and sincerely. Other songs and choruses were scarcely less effective. One would think a program of the kind should have won from beginning. The choruses were not so large in point of numbers as some that have been seen in the past. Some good voices were heard, male and female. The girls were neatly dressed and becoming. Their dance movements were pretty and new. Here again the audience was very attentive. The men were also becoming costumed. W. A. Cooke, an Indianapolis boy, is the most famous dance in the pace in the comedy situations and excelled in the music. The links in the comedy could be a little closer knit, since some of the dancers were dressed even if it is all garnished over with fun costumes as "Willie the Peeper" is ideal. His conception is rather a refined idea of tramp, but it is still a very popular dance always appreciated. His various costumes, while neat and half stylish, are vet gretuesque and absurd enough to amuse. Mr. Cooke is easy the most finished actor "Jasper Charcoal" is Julius Glenn, a comedian who reminds one very much of Ernest Hogan. As a whole he will be classed as a good comedian. At times he keeps his new love to the life of the new up to the lick all through he would be a wonder. When he sings he reminds one very much of Clarence Powell. Here he has no better as long as he's one of them. Then it's going to be a thing of the day. The singing and dancing turn with Tillie Sequin in the lead singing "Please Don't Take My Loving Man Away," was a most pleasing bit of the program. They were called and recalled. This was a decided hit for the form. She was decided to go to the new show. Glenn showed up as a good one when doing the little musical conducting stunt, "You Never Catch Me There Again," assisted by a quartette. All of Glenn's songs were highly entertaining. "I was a song of very good voice," his higher ones being particularly effective, and are one with feeling and warmth. His songs were: "My Dream of the U. S. A." and "I Love You, Sue," the later duet with the army, some phases of army life were presented more or less realistically. "Major Drummond," was AI. F Watts: "Captain Jasper Charles Bogua; " Colonel Warsaw." G. W. Tarrant. Act first opening up at U. S. military barracks, Presidio, San Francisco. Others of the cast with parts of note were: Estelle Cash, Edward Burden James Reed, John Grant and Alice Ramsey. EASTERN THEATRICAL NEWS. By Billy E. Jones. Lillie Seguin, according to reports from the Patti show, is scoring a big success. She is welcomed by enthusiastic audiences whenever she appears on the stage. Sims and Thompson this week at the Oriole theater, Cleveland, Ohio. Bessie Gibson, the well-known soprano, of Washington, D. C., who has finished the season in Asbury Park, N. J., may enter vaudeville this season. Anita Bush and girls this week at the Crescent theater, New York. Epps and Loretto, the well-known team, are playing through Canada, and last week they scored a hit at Norwood, Ont. "My Friend From Dixie" Company will commence rehearsals in October under the management of Barton and Wiswell. Miss Florence Mills, of the Mills Sisters, was recently married to James Randolph in New York City. Billy E. Jones is singing with great success the song hits: "Those Ragtime Melodies." "Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold." They are classical song hits. W. Richards, the bass singer, is giving a number of concerts at Asbury Park, New Jersey. Mme. Hart's Black American Picks are at the Majestic theater, Asbury Park, New Jersey. Miss Ruth Cherry, whose portrait appeared in the Amsterdam News last week and who appears in the musical comedy, "Trip to Jamaica," at Young's Casino, New York City, September 26, should bear watching. Nathan Davis, the cabaret singer and mandolin player, is filling a two weeks' engagement in New York state. Davis is a Brooklynite. Al Watts, with the Black Patti Company, is scoring a success playing straight to Julius Glenn, the comedian. He is said to be one of the best colored straight men in the business. Ora Criswell, the one big noise, is said to be cleaning up on the Dudley circuit with the popular songs. John Phillips, the baritone, now enroute with the Black Patti show, is creating quite an impression. CIRCLE THEATER, PHILADELPHIA Last week Gilliam and Williams; Leon, boy magician, and Frank B. Williams and Lille Brown produced an entertainment not equaled at the Circle in many months, Wanted, for Wm. McCabe's Georgia Troubadours First class performers, ladies and gentlemen who can sing and dance and make good anywhere, also good sister team, good singing and dancing soubrette, good novelty act, eight good singing and dancing girls, and good performers of all kinds. Write at once and state what you can do and lowest salary in first letter. Address WM. McCABE, Mgr. Georgia Troubadours, As per route in The Freeman, or The Opera House Reporter, Estherville, Ia. Barfield's Georgia Minstrels WANTS Good comedian, one doubling brass preferred; also slide trombone player, sight reader. Must be sober and reliable. Jerry Martin wire. Permanent engagement, salary sure. Write or wire E. E. BARFIELD, Manager Metropolitan Shows. New Decatur, Ala., Sept. 16 to 21. Berryman and Rogers Piano Players and Singers. Would like to hear from Managers. Address care The Freeman. Franc's Minstrels Want performers, men and women, also novelty acts and musicians, those who double stage preferred. We make week stands under canvas, no parade, one show a day. We stay out all winter. Treatment the best. Ray Gibson and Wayne Burton write. Join or wire Abbeville, S. C., week of Sept. 9th Ettiott's Georgia Merrymakers Wants Quick Performers, Male and Female Stage manager, trap drummer, musicians, lady singers and dancers. Address FOY ELLIOTT, Mgr., as per route: Powers, Mich., Sept. 15; Nadeau, 16-17; Escanaba, 18.22. WANTED! Colored musicians for band and orchestra, all must double. Colored performers for principals and chorus girls. All men must double brass. State all you can do and lowest salary in first letter. Address Lewis & Wilson WANTED! A first class colored comedian who knows how to put comedy over, and must be a real good eccentric dancer, for This act works all the time. I have my own Agent, Beehler Bros. This act must be ready to start working Sept. 80 Would like to hear from Will Lofter, better known as "Gulf Port." wire me at once. Address all mail to and large crowds offered their appreciation this week. We have the Whirlwinds, novelty artists, Jordan and Idaho, sketch artists, Will Brown and O. O'Connell, refined comedy duo; Gus and Trixie Baird, funny land; Day and Day, presenting the "Strawberry Man," and Clarence Powell, monologist extraordinary. The man who advertises in The Freeman gets good results, while the man who does not is always kicking about hard times. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List Austin, Willie Allens Troubadours Hill, Richard Bibbs, Richard Brown, Irving Beaman, J. Bradford, Fred Bennett, L. K. Cook, W. Marion Cheatham, Paul Cullen, J. B. Cook, C. B. Cooper, Grant Crump, George Crosby, Jas. Crosby, Jas. Daniels, Willie Dotson, Clarence Davis, J. L. Edwards, Chas. T. Edwards & Edwards Farrrell, Ed Freeman, K. Y. Graham & Gardner Graham, W. K. Green, R. L. D. Golnes, Gus Graham, P. G. Ephraim, Hunt Hunt, HI Henry Herndon, Coy Heonay, H. Jackson, Ross H. Jackson, Wilbur T. Jackson, Wilbur K. Koenner & Williams Kewley, Fred Lee, Walter Mackenzie, W. M. Merryweather, EI. Moore, J. H. Mays, Livingston Payton, S. E. Parker, Lea E荛aguard Stovall & Stovall Saucy, Ollie Seldom, Tom Seal, S. K. Seals, Baby Strraeder, EJ Stone, E. Stone, Edward Simms, Sank Sutton, H. J. Smith, James Tobias, John Walden, O. W. Walden, R. W. Wallburg, Jack Wallburg, Rae Walliams, Prof. Eph Williams, Sylvester Zag, Zile Ladies' List. Brown, Rosie Colecifit, Miss Tria Mama, Lillian Brown English, Mrs. Dora Crosby, Miss Haila Crosby, Miss Ruth Garrett, Miss Early Howard, Mrs. Nettle Howard, Mrs. Mary McDaniels, Gertrude McDaniels, Gertrude Moore, Cecil A. Miller, Miss Mamie McClure, Mamie McClure, Mamie Simmons, Rebecca Smith, Miss Bessie Townsend, Mary Walburg, Wallburg Miss Ray Whitman, Mattie ROUTE. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY CO. Evansville, Ind., September 16; Hopkinson, 18; Nashville, 19; Arkansasville, Tenn. 18; Nashville, 19; Paris, 19; PROF. P. G. LOWERY'S COMPANY with Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows—Bushnell, 11; September 16; Princeton, 17; Roche- ville, 18; Belvidere, 19; Dixon, 20; Pontiac, 21. PROF. ROY POPE'S COMPANY with Ringling Bros. Shows—Springfield, Mo. September 16; Joplin, 17; Pittsburg, Kansas, Ola, 19; Independence, 20; Wichita, 21. J. M. BUSHBY'S MINSTREEL—Kansas Providence, 19; Ola, 19; Independence, 20; Wichita, 21. PROF. WOLFSCALE'S COMPANY with Barnum and Bailey Shows—Los Angeles, Cal., September 16-18; San Diego, 19; Santa Ana, 20; San Bernardino, 21. Wolfram, 19. with Two Bills Show—Abilene, Kans, September 16; Eldorado, 17; Arkansas City, 18; Oklahoma City, Oka, 19; El Fisher and the EAGONS—Central theater, Atlanta, Ga., indefinite. WM. McCABE'S GEORGIA TROUBLA TROUBLA, September 16; Grafton, 17; Sutton, 18; Clay Center, 19; Harvard, 20; Kearney, 21. PW. McCABE'S SONS BAND with the Yankee Robins Circus—Frederick, Oka, September 16. PROF', 'HARRIS' COMPANY with Gollam bros. 'Shows' - Pratt, Kans, Sep. 5 tember 16; Greensburg, 17; L liberal, 18; Guymon, Okla, 19; Delhart, Texas, 20; BABY JIM SHOW—White River Junction, Vt, September 16 to 21. yie, III; September 16; Lincoln, 17; Jacksonville, 18; Alton, 19; Litchfield, 20; New York, 21; TERRY'S U. T. C. COMPANY—Rockford, Iowa, September 16; Greene, 17; Clarksville, 19; Allison, 19; Tripoli, 20; Sumner, 21. Georgia Coon Shouters, Scrnie, Ont., week September 16, Princess Theater. New Crown Garden 521 Indiana Ave. TIM E. OWSLEY, Manager. WANTED AT ONCE Musicians and performers of recognized ability, chorus girls always wanted. Brooklyn Theatre, Charlotte, N. U. M. M. S. Gathers, Manager; J. T. Sanders, Owner. WANTED Performers at all times. Would like to hear from A. No. 1 producer, soubrette, singles, novelty acts and sister teams. Can keep you as long as you make good. A. BARRASSO, Savoy Theatre, Memphis, Tenn. POPULAR HITS SHEET MUSIC All Night Long Georgia Rose Dearest Memories Gaby Glide Ragtime Ball Snake Rag Keep It Up Dixie Land Moonlight Bay You'll Want Me Back We do not handle professional copies. THE WM. FOSTER MUSIC CO. 3025 State Street. Chicago, Illinois e's Georgia Troubadours so can sing and dance and make good anywhere; soubrette, good novelty act, eight good singing ands. Write at once and state what you can do Georgia Troubadours, The Opera House Reporter, Estherville, Ia. af GI du. py ge y (ON [GOSSIP OF TRE STAGE Jeg 3 The White Slave Company at At- lanta, Ga., week of September 9; Nash- ville, Tenn., week of 16th, and Mem- phis, Tenn., week of 23rd. Clarence Powell is at his home, 52 Central Place, Orange, N. J., doing nicely in vaudeville. On the Little big time. He would like to hear from ex- Georgians. Might have something of interest to them along the minstrel line, Stovall and Stovall have been in Philadelphia, Pa,, four weeks, putting on stock and vaudeville at the Olympia theater, and will open after Septem- ber 9 n Stein and Lenox time at the Grand, with the Royal, Riverside and Pastime to follow. Wiil open later on the S. H. Dudley circuit. Means & Means, magicians, chair balancers, broke the record of all per- formers in Columbus after they played the Dunbar, which is the best equipped theater in the state of Ohio and many other states, and is owned by Mr. Sam- uel Clark. Means & Means played four white theaters in and around Colum- bus. They will go to Charleston, W. Va., for the week of the 16th. La Vola, slack wire king and magic- jan, the mid-air wonder, the man who defies the laws of gravitation, is now booked on Gus Sun time through Ohio. He {s assisted in his magic act by his wife, Mrs. La Vola. Week of Septem- ber 9, Youngstown, Ohio, at Majestic theater. Akron, Ohio, week of Sep- tember 16. Mansfield, Ohio, week of September 23. Cleveland, Ohio, week of September 30-October 6. Toledo and other places to follow. H. L. Rawles and bunch at Magno- heta, Towa, last week. Thomas A. Thompson closed with the J. M. Busby’s Minstrels in Tenio, Wash., and is now en route with T, J. Cullegen’s Nashville Students. Mr. ‘Thompson is pianist for the show, and is doubling clarinet in the band. We did a successful business through Ore- gon and are now in California. Re- gards to all friends. Thos. Thomp son, 654 Sixty-first street, Oakland, Cal. Nashville Students. ‘The Four Brass Men, Fred W. Simp son, trombone; Clarence P. Jones, flute and piccolo; Frank A. Debriote, cornet, and Sylvester Williams, clari- net. After being in and around New York City for seven weeks, closed their summer engagements at Hyde & Beh- man’s old vaudeville house, over in Brooklyn, now called the Olympic. This act has had ‘great success. They have more than made good on strong bills containing from six to eight acts. It broke the record at the Happyland Park theater, South Beach, Staten Is Jand, by playing a return engagement. Labor Day the Four Brass Men opened the season on the Gus Sun time at Lockport, N. Y., to a packed house AIRDOME THEATER, STATES. VILLE, N. C. J. L. Flanagan, Mgr. Booked in an entire new bunch last week, and opened up Monday night. The show went fine. Pitt and West- cott opened here with their money act and kept the audience in an uproar from start to finish. Two-story Mose, a regular Black Niel O'Brien, is a Sereamer every minute. BARNUM & BAILEY NOTES. The B. & B. Giants, Mr. Louis Carr, manager, met the Twenty-fifth In- fantry baseball team in their second game at Ft. Lawton by the soldiers by a score of § to 4. The Giants were entitled to the game, but the bad de- cisions given by Umpire Rickerman, a soldier, lost them the game. Ricker- man gave the Giants the worst of the deal all the way through. Captain Carr pitched fine ball for the Giants, striking out ten men. Sergeant W. B. Proctor, manager of the army team, gave the Giants credit for having a good team and acknowledged that the umpire was away off in his decisions. ‘The Giants have won nine games and lost three. Mr. Carr, manager of the Giants, is also boss over the men in their line of work around the show, and has made himself a big reputa- tion. Mr. Adolph Tilden, a porter on one of the cars, sends best regards to Prof. Jas. Harris and other friends in and out of the profession. Mr. W. P. Smith, a member of Wolfscale’s ‘band, sends best regards to Prof, Jas. Harris. GALESBURG, ILL. A Female Band That is Progressing Nicely. A credit to the colored citizens of Galesburg, Ill, is the female band made up of both single and married ladies. It was with pleasure and sur- prise as well to Prof. Roy Pope and his band to listen to the special con- cert given on Sunday afternoon, Au- gust 25. The ladies are handling third and fourth grade music in grand style and while they are not so loud as the average man band, still their tone and execution are so nice that it is with- out doubt they are to be classed with the best city bands over this country. There is also a young men's band in Galesburg, and they too are doing nicely. Both bands were organized by and are being taught by Prof. Gabe Lewis, formerly of Indianapolis. Much credit is due him for his fine showing and ability. There is only one im- portant thing needed in aGlesbure, and that is an agency and a large cir- ulation of the foremost journal of our race, The Freeman. The roster of the ladies’ band is: Cornets, Fanny Jackson, Goldie Lee Smith, Bernice Mason, Irene Alcorn; trombones, Ma- Mie Patten, Lydia Lewis, Mandalene Wylder, Marie Dunsway; altos, Nettie Perry, Hazel Mosely; ‘drums, Irene Crawford, Mabel Anderson, Helen Wil- son; tuba, Flora Wilson; baritone, Coravina Coleman. NOTES FROM DIXON AND HANSON After a successful tour of the South will son go North. Billy Dixon, the traveling man, sends love to Leon Long, Erb Robinson, James White and Sussie Sutton, and says, tell Johnson and Britton to please stop using our acts. I don’t mean act, I mean acts, as the last time we saw them he, the man of the act, said he had been us- ing them, but thought we had left the South, and that he would stop, so, Joe, go to bed earlier and study more and use your own brains, as I am humpback carrying you. Yours, Dixon & Hanson, Rex Theater, Durham, N. C. NOTES FROM PROF. JOHN EA- SON’S BAND AND MIN- STRELS. With Yankee Robinson's Circus. Everybody is well and doing nicely. Mr. Frank Terry is still with the bunch and showing some trombone work, assisted by Mr. Clarence Stock- er. Mr. Harrison Hall sends his re- gards to all inquiring friends in and out of the profession. Mr. John Eason is handling the band with much suc- cess. The Petersons, Nana and Sheney, send regards to all friends. Mr. Preston Bridgewater, our cornet- ist, is still knocking the high ones and is ably assisted by Mr. Boysie Gray. Mr. James Brooks, alto, js still with the bunch and sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. ‘The bunch send regards to all fellow band members in the business. The Yankee Robinson Annex band is open for all winter engagements for band and orchestra. Address mail to Band, Yankee Robinson Annex Band. NOTES FROM GOLLMAR BROS. ANNEX BAND. We are now playing Iowa and doing nicely. Mr. Lew Aranson, our popular side show manager, is still packing them in at each performance. Prof. Jas. Harris and band were highly en: tertained Sunday, September 1st, at Keokuk, Ia., by Mr. and Mrs, Johnson, of 14 Main street. Mr. Harry Ander: son (Big Boy)), of St. Louis, joined us at Oconomowoc, Wis., and has made a big addition to our band and min. strel show. Ulysses Douglass, Wm. Bright, Thos. Bright and Chas. F Brown spent Sunday, August 25, in Chicago, visiting relatives and friends and Prof. Harris made a flying trip on business. Mr. Chas. Bell, manager of the Three in One Show, is certainly a hustler. He can be seen on the lot early every morning getting his show up for business, Mr. Ed Rhynata, in side lecturer, is still with us and al ways wears the same smile, rain ot shine. Mr. Al. Mastiff, ventriloquist and Major Jack Kelly, the physical culture wonder, read The Freeman ey. ery week. Prof. Harris sends regards to the Dandy Dixie and Prof. Pope’s bunch. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. By Jos. W. Abby. The Lancaster Colored Aristocracy Company, who have been playing a fourteen weeks’ engagement at the Lyric theater, Kansas City, Mo., open- ed at the Denny theater, Tuesday in a three act drama, entitled “Uncle Hi- ram From Hickum Bottom Hollow.” The company consists of Walter and Aurelia Lancaster, Carrie Overstreet, Harry Sanford, Harry Fields, Dick Richards, George Martin and Evaline Taylor....The Dixie theater is still holding its own and Mr. Henry Drake is making a decided hit in the latest song hit, “All Night Long,” supported by Mrs. Billingsley, the prima donna soprano; Misses Ethel Walker and Zadie Haynes and the peerless black- face comedian, Overton Sanders... The Denison Tigers baseball club of Denison, Texas, arrived Monday for a series of games with the Oklahoma City boys. The first game was list- lessly played, but won by the home boys by a score of 3 to 1. Batteries— Oklahoma City, Burns and Black. The game on Tuesday was won by the home team 6 to 5. Battery, Oklahoma City, Butsy and Black. ...Mr. and Mrs. A. L, Littlepage have returned from an extensive trip through Kentucky, Kansas and Missouri. .Misses Natalie Jenkins and Ruby Craig, two of our city teachers, returned after a three months’ trip to Kansas City, Chicago and other parts....Avery A. M. E. church has just closed a two weeks’ carnival at Riverside park, from which the pastor reports a great financial success....Rev. W. H. Jernagin, pas- tor of Tabernacle Baptist church, has been called to the pastorate of one of the largest churches in Washing- ton, D. C., and will leave in a few weeks with his family to abide in the Capitol City....The Freeman will be on sale at the Abby Printing Co., 228 Fast First street, every Saturday. Phone, Wal. 4183.’ Send in your write- ups and advertising matter, social notes, ete. every week....Mrs. Jos. V. Abby, wife of our local printer, and teacher in the city schools, has returned from a trip to Denver, Colo- rado Springs, Kansas City and other points... .Mrs. Roscoe McKnight com- mitted suicide by taking carbolic acid Tuesday night at Bean’s building. The cause was said to be family trouble. NOTES FROM THE JOHNNY J. JONES Exposition Shows. ‘We have been touring the states of New Jersey, New York, New Hamp- shire, Massachusettes and Pennsyl- vania for the past four months and THE FREEMAN, AN \LLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ne a a ——~ 3. 3 FE, eer Te Ne, S mar EG | ER : Ng >> WW : nr Se UP we Sse SE RD oSS FSIS WS Ree Meee > SW FAM eo GES eg Cs poe & RG e Ory ped OS Z, e fsa ey ; BS a, CN re CLR RN \) SS a ek oak ~s \ ass NS y oe OP sg > ‘ SFO > RE S07 = S a) OMS 3 | me Lo 8 ie eats | FS BES i Oa oe oe aR S98) 5 | py 5 <e ete pa ae « by \ Wea oe vo Sets ae - Labor Day Happenings as Viewed by Gartoonist Jackson. are new headed for the Sunny South. They carry twelve big shows, also a free balloon ascension and a high dive which takes place daily. A special feature of this company is the Dixie- land Minstrel Co. of 22 performers and musicians. The band and orchestra is under the person direction of Prof. Geo. Smith, of Knoxville, Tenn., ‘though the band and orghestra is pematt people wonder how they can make so much noise and sweet misic. Everyone is well and in good, and out of the barrell and prepared to burn things up when we strike the Sunny South, which will be soon. Virginia first and North Carolina to follow. Miss May Williams, the high, sweet- voiced soprano, pleases the audiences nightly singing, “Without ou Ythe the World Don't Seem the same,” and “My Heart has Learned to Love You.” The great funmaker, Sam Jones, is de- manded to three and four’ nightly afgter his monologue, singing “Around the Mountain.” The Florida Tar Baby, Gus Baker, sets things on fire with his comical buck and wing dance. Jas Curry grabs the girls and kids when he pushes and pulls those great smears from his trombone. He has just ordered him a gold Holton. Mad- am Mary Baily has grown to be very popular with the way she acts as in- terloctor, also singing “Baby Rose,” and “Ragtime Violin.” Say, no they never forget Rastus Nealy in his drol- way of singing and dancing, also old lady impersonator. Misses Ella Webb makes them loose their hats when she sings “I Want to Be in Dixie.” F. H. Dukes, another very pleasing young performer, hits them high and hard and often when turkey is a premium. Miss Bessie Oliver never fails, as she is just there and the goods are good, too, Mr. Jno. Bailey gives every one satisfaction in their work in the way he manipulates the black and white ivories. Miss Florence Cunningham, known as “Little Bits,” carries the en- tire town whenever she appears with her buck and wing dancing, which is hard to beat. Then comes the old man, Capt. Dickie, wizard of the cor- net world and phenominal with the drums in orchestra or street, and a real genuine musician with a bad broken brass cornet, everyone won- ders where and how he gets those high noes such as D. E. and F., but they come out and you can hear them, too, Mr. Jones is hard at work pre- paring to place out a big minstrel and comedy company in a short time and is at present contracting with some people of reputation to do the great stunts. Frank H. Dukes would like to hear from Miss Clara Smith. R. J. Anderson would like to hear from Jesse Reeves, Fred Kewley, Moses Mc- Quity, Wm. Phillips, Der Verney and all friends, especiall Miss Judia V. a NOTES FROM ADAMS GEORGIA MINSTRELS. The Georgia Minstrels, under the able and efficient management of John E. Adams, are playing theaters, air- domes and fairs and are doing excel- lent business. They open a two weeks’ engagement at Priester’s Park Saturday, September 7, 1912. The band and orchestra is under the leadership of Steve E. Adams, our competent trombone and _ baritone player. Mose Casey and John Esters do justice to the cornets, W. Bousha on clarinets, John Adams alto, Mack Carter tuba, Frank Robinson drums. Earl Terry and Willie Shepard, the comedians, leave their audiences screaming nightly and the Misses Mamie McClure, Myrtle Adams and eGorgia White, soubrettes, are making decisive hits in the latest songs. The entire company send regards to Mr. Grant cropers and to the Chas. Geyer Dandy Dixie Co. in general. Pop Adams sends regards to James Wolfsale, John Eason, P. G. Lowery and James Harris. PASTIME THEATER STOCK co. V. A. Adams, stage manager and producer, Billie Jones, star comedian; Frank Crawley, singing and dancing comedian; Manuel Filian, lyric tenor the black; Ada Greer, singer of high class and coon songs; Sussie Harris, singing and dancing soubrette; Mrs. Henderson, our leading prima donna. Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Roy C. Gibbs: Prof. R. C. Gibbs, pian: ist; C. J. Harris, cornetist and violin. ist; W. W. Woods, trap drummer. ‘Write us while our rates are low on advertisments. The Freeman ts the best medium in the country to reach the col- Ceael Dnebae eterrartnnce. - Fisher a, Simmons ae Doing Fine : cox iy Somewhere next week Wecmay 2 Ask THE FREEMAN about it, SSS ____—_—_—_—— The Lockhart Stock Co. Now Playing the eee Dallas, Tex. Thos. W. loakiane "Grand Contra Thecke, Dallas, Texas ———~—_—~—~—EEIe—eeeewv—Xa—a—X—X—X—SXSX—X—X—X—— —E|==—=—eS==— Managers Notice! The Woodens WANTED immoiiately, acts of drawing ability, also fifty girls for big act, sisters and single acts. Indefinite time, as you work both white and colored theaters. Address Geo E, Bundy, New Circle Theatre, 1821-23-25 South stro Philadelphia, Pa, ee eEEeEeEeEeEeEeEllCC0ee AtMETROPOLITAN THEATRE, all drat class colored sketch teams, single or double. Ay thing that can make good can have long, pleasant engagement here Seal ju your opin in and state lowest salary in first letter. Address all mail'to METROPOLITAN THEATRE te Beal Ave., Memphis, Teun, 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. _—X—X—K—_—_—_—— Walnut Street Park Theatre, Louisville, Ky. First class acts of all kinds, Novelty acts of recognized ability will have first call. Wireor write to BUGENE CLARK, care Avenue Theatre —————————— Vandeville performers, male and female, who can make good. Write or wira at once. Booze fighters not wanted. Tickets sént to right people. Address BOB JOHNSON, Guild, Tenn. LORETTA! a + We WANTED! apes Howard Theatre, Wilmington, N. C. Good, clever, clean acts of all kinds, Soubrettes, singers and dane ers, leading lady for stock. All winter work for right parties. La- Belle Glenn write, also Aaron Gates. Edward “‘Dad’”’ Howard, Prop. Howard Theatre, 615 S. 7th St., Wilmington, N.C. The Mystic In Mental Telepathy and Second Sight, Vaudeville’s greatest attraction, unique, novel and new. Packing houses every- where. Costumes changed daily. Now booking season 1912-13. First class houses write or wire. D. A. Joseph, Manager, care The Freeman. a pec . . a : Pe eee : ok ae ee = t é If You Have the Goods we Want And can pay you, any act of merit will find an appreciative audience. Can give you from 6 to 12 weeks work. No com- mission. 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, Il. Performers Send in Your Open Time. BILLY KING Assistant Manager Central ‘Theatre. Atlanta, 5" and Producer on biggest city ime in the ‘South. Write mo or L, Boel, sole owner. anal Stop at the "Professional Headquarters" “THE FINUS” 591i Indiana Ave,” Now Phono 207K. Board imequaled, ana accommodation ansur passed. MRS. F. WAGONER, Prop. Booking First Class Acts Most complete theatre in America, Ask any performer who has been there. Owned and operated by The S, 6. Green Amusement Co. 503 American Trust Bldg. GORDON BUNCH, Mgr. Cleveland, Ohio Producer and Musical Director If there is a good Producer in the United States who can produce a two hour Musical Show every week, and do “straight” or “character” for 40 weeks, I want him. Also want a Musical Director with a recognized reputation, for the Temple Theatre, New Orleans, La. Now don’t let the name frighten you A real live and popular showman has the house, with lots of money behind him and a company headed by John Rucker, the Alabama Blossom. Will pay a first class price to first claes men. Money sure and guaranteed by the Interstate Trust and Banking Co., New Orleans Ask Rucker about it. If you are not first class don’t write, as I know ‘em. Write or wire J. A. BROWN, Mgr. Tokio Amusement Co., 506 Pythian Temple, New Orleans, Louisiana Colored Barbers, in Winnipeg, Man., Canada. io So ee ene Dreninia 8 It is such a difficult matter to obtain such exquisite blouses at anything like the prices—$5.00 to $10.00 that we suggest to every woman wanting one the wisdom of early selection. They are made of soft, shimmy charmeuse, of filmy chiffon of figured nets, and of combinations of all three. Every one has the high collar and yoke of net or shadow lace and the new "set-in" sleeves. Although they are, in the main, plainly made, every one could be called dressy. The collection is the prettiest in the city. —Third floor, south. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. CITY AND VICINITY. Dr. Joseph H. Ward is improving. Miss Mabel Smith, of Chicago, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Ellwood C. Knox. Mr. William George, well known in hotel circles, returned to his home in Pitts- burg, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Johnson have left the city for an extended trip through Kentuckey. Mr. Prattles Shorter, of Chicago, form- erly of Wilberforce, Ohio, is visiting Mr. Brutus Owens, of Indianapolis. Miss McBeth and Miss Ruth Taylor, of 633 Kenyon avenue, Cincinnati, O., are visiting Geo. Taylor, 701 Indiana avenue. Miss Geo. Taylor and Miss Salome and Gladys Lewis have returned home after a three weeks' visit in Plaqu and Dayton, O. Dr. W. H. Conner, of Washington, D. C., is a newcomer to this city. He is a practitioner. He has made many friends in the short time he has been here. His practice is growing rapidly. Mrs. A. Henderson entertained at a luncheon Wednesday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of Washington, D. C., in New York City, and Mrs. Daisy Walker Bencarack of Maysville. Miss Lillian Davis, of Muncie, Im was the guest of Mrs. Zelma B. Taylor, of North West street, during fair week. She was entertained by Mr. Wm. Matthews, Miss Flora White, Mr. Chas. Bardwell and Mr. Mrs. Geo. Carpenter. William E. Scott, a pupil of Mr. H. O. Tanner, who is winning fame among the European artists, shows La Mint Mouille, a most realistic presentation of Etaples from the rainy weather, at the annual exhibit at the Salome-des-Deaux Arts at Paris Plone. The revival at Phillips Chapel, Drake and West streets, J. L. Thompson pasion, been quite a success. Twelve persons joined in the Christian church, and one to the Baptist, should come out at 11 a.m. Sunday to fellowship new members. At 7:30 p.m. will fill a special sermon to the new johners. Gospel singing. Come, let us praise the Lord. Little Dorothy Campbell, of West Eleventh street, after a pleasant visit with uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jacksack and aunt, returned home Tuesday morning. On her visit to Seattle, Little Dorothy stopped a few days in Chicago and was the guest of her aunt, Moe Taylor, and Mrs. Minnie Roberts, and Miss Magaret Scott and Miss Sadley Taylor, of Van Wert. MEMORIAM. Today brings to our minds, vividly, remembrance of our husband and father, Henry, the man who gave us a year ago to help him. His abode now is in the Creator of man resides. No more at our residence can he be found, but in our home. He is the man who lives and life is no more. When they unturned the sod they laid a man there who stood for right with all his might. MRS. CORA HARRY HARRY BACHELORS ELECT OFFICERS At a recent meeting of the club, the Bachelors held their annual election of new members, the following: Wm. B. Viney, president; Chas. H. Baughman, vice president; Dr. Charles H. secretary; Walter Price, treasurer; Richard A. they will hold their assemblies at the new Pythian temple the last Friday in May, a month from September to May, inclusive. And Homeless During the Winter Months. Madam C. J. Walker, the noted hair curist, by special invitation, had a number of friends gather at her beautiful resilient home, where she ways and means of creating a permanent fund for the relief and aid of the poor and homeless during the hard winter months. Madam C. J. Walker, assembled, an organization was perfected, with Madam C. J. Walker, president; Miss Alice Kelley, vice president; Mrs. M. R. Kelley, secretary; Somr, secretary. Madam Walker, in a heart to heart talk with those present, outlined her plans and alms. All were devoted to the cause of her people, and to humanity. Among those present and 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, nonrritant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaughn Bros. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Burea drug store, Hadley Bros. drugists; Robt. P. Blodau, James H. No Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. --- Hully Gee! They're Fine!! Chas. Major and John Mitchell Union Made 5c Cigars. A. D. MOORE. Distributor. 240 South Illinois Street who took an active part in the formation of the organization, was Dr. Hannah M. Crawford, and was the president, Association of Indiana, and other noted suffrage workers, Miss Carrie Barnes, Mrs. Dr. Rowan, Dr. and Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. F. B. Ranson made many timely and valuable suggestions with reference to the operations of the new organization. Mrs. F. B. Ranson, the company and of those who may be in need of assistance in the courts. The next meeting will be held on Friday, September 11, 2014, residence of Measures Battise and Ransom. SOCIETY HONORS MR. AND MRS. R. W. THOMPSON Of Washington, D. C.—Fielding's Lawn Party and Various Other Social Functions. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson, of Washington, D. C., were the recipients of many kindly attentions during their visit to relatives and friends of this city this week and to friends of the community were the guests of Mr. W. H. Fielding a long time friend, but relatives, friends and society claimed them for their own, consequently their program of movements was well filled, really dates had to be shifted and make the best of their many engagements. Perhaps the most notable event during their sojourn was the lawn party given by Mr. W. H. Fielding on last Monday, the event was held on 10th of the 10th lending aid to a delightful affair. Two bridal couples were also guests of honor and shared attention with Mr. and Mary Thompson. Every day, and in July 1990, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dodson. The subjoined names of individuals present speak in behalf of visitors and host a Bishop W. and Heard, Rev. Them-in, S. Smith, and W. H. and Mr. and Mrs. Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Brown, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Norrell, Mrs. C. W. Brown, Dr. and Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Beulah Wright, and Mrs. W. W. Winslow. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stokes, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood C. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. James Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. and Mrs. Mrs. L. Lucas Willis, Dr. H. L. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Stewart, Mrs. and Mrs. Clarence W. Stewart, Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox, Mrs. Lillian B. Hen-Joseph Timberlake, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Butler, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Gee, Miss Julia A. Brown, Mr. Frank Fowler Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Jacksons, Mrs. John J. J. Gentry, Mr. Walter Price, Mr. Lewis Co. Clarke, Mr. Gordon Cox, Miss Mary Cox, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Morgan, Mr. and Jackson's Rose Broadman, Mrs. and Mrs. Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Kimball, of New York; Miss M. Call, Mr. Grant Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Kiger, Roswell, Jones, and Mrs. Mr. Brown, Mr. Mrs. Joo, Fair, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Simms, Mrs. Battise and daughter, Miss Pauline, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hightower, Mr. Wn. Kurtz, Miss Little Steele, Mr. and Mrs. H. and Mrs. son, and Harry Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Plullam, Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, Mrs. George Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shannon and daugh- The ladies were most handsomely gowned, the rich variety made for a dance, the elaborate appearance of a fete of enchantment. The men were looking their best, attired as a king, and the murmur of voices with little outbursts of laughter now and then and the picture is complete of one of the prettiest affairs known to polls—including music, refreshments. Other notable society functions in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson were: Mrs. R. W. Thompson, by Mrs. R. W. Thompson, by Mrs. R. W. Brown, luncheon, by Mrs. Lillian B. Henderson, breakfast, by Mr. Clarence Baxter; dinner by Mr. and Mrs. James N. Shelton, with Mr. and Mrs. James N. Shelton, by Mrs. Patti Company, and Mrs. Beulah Wright Porter as co-guests; dinner by Mr. W. Milton Lewis, editor of The Freeman; theater party and sightseeing, by Mr. Charles H. Morgan, archie Greathouse, by Mr. O. H. Morgan, Archie Greathouse, by Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Knox, etc. DEATH OF A PROMINENT PHYSICIAN. Prof. W. B. Matthews in Charge of Central Colored High School— Y. M. C. A. Making Improvements in Building. By Lee L. Brown, 1006 West Chestnut St. Home, Phone, City 4511. LOUISVILLE, KY.—Special. A well-known colored man killed his wife because she did not have his meals on time. What next? Your correspondent is sick this week. We were about to cancel all notes from Louisville until next week, but felt that loyal Kentuckians who are anxious every time they hear of his reports about the fools would be disappointed, so in our feeble way we are trying to give you in short the happenings of the past week. es, school has opened; all the teachers have returned, and Prof. W. B. Matthews of Atlanta, Ga., is serving as principal of the Central colored high school. A number of transfers have occurred. A number of students have made mite teachers. All of the teachers who were fortunate enough to spend their vacations away from the city report a very pleasant time. Mrs. Lacy A. Brown, of 1006 West Chestnut street, the mother of your correspondent, is expected home next week from Vancouver, B. C., where she has been during the summer. She will make side trips to several places of interest along the route. Mr. Earl Bass, a young man filled with energy to push to the front and who graduated from Eckstein Norton, several years later, to the local theaters. Mr. Bass is a musical composer and has written several catchy songs. He is assisted by one of our own students, a talented daughter of was greeted with hearty applause at the Garden theater last week. Mr. Bass is from Grand Rapids, Mich. He is single. The citizens of Louisville were shocked last week to hear of the death of Dr. J. T. Gillard, a well-known colored physician. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. E. G. Harris, pastor of the Congregational church. There were many beautiful floral tributes given by friends. The colored physician was buried in a body. The doctor was a member of a number of fraternal organizations. He leaves a devoted wife, son and daughter, as well as ahost of friends. All of the Pythian moguls were in the city last Sunday to consider a very important question. The meeting was a success from beginning to end. The State Fair is in progress this week. The city is filled with strangers. We were in earnest last week when we boosted Dr. W. T. Amiger, president of the State University, for president of the Franklin Newman School, and such a position be tendered we believe that all of Kentucky would join in a song of praise. The Christian Bible school opened this week. The outlook seems bright and a number of students have come from distant states. Brown's School of Stenography will not open until September 23. The fifthth anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation proclamation will be observed in a quiet way by the citizens of Louisville. We notice from the papers that Phil Brown, the old political war horse, is on THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER the job in the Windy City, as a member of the national publicity committee. Phil is a hustler and makes good wherever he goes. His office is in the Auditorium hotel. (Yes, he is colored.). Miss Fairy Brack, of Midway, is in the city, the guest of Miss Rupera Brown. Wedding bells are about to ring in Louisville again. We will be authorized to call names very soon. Mr. P. A. Reese, the well-known colored shoemaker of 1010 West Chestnut street, is confined to his bed. Miss Eva P. Calbert is serving as one of the critic teachers. Little Miss Velma Locker, a ward of the Kentucky Home Society for Colored Children, left this week to enroll in school. Charley Whitemoon, a white herbalist, met a nacidental death last week by falling down the stairs. Mr. Whitemoon, chose to be a host of colored admirers, many of whom claimed that they were cured by his remedies. All along Broadway there were great crowds, black and white, and a look at what was the last of a man who, in two years, had made a fortune from selling roots and herbs. Miss Alice L. Dortch is in Houston, Texas, attending the National Baptist convention. James Price, sporting editor of the Louisville News, has returned from the Windy City. A colored man was sent this week from Louisville to Chicago to attend a Bull Moose meeting. Delegates were sent from many other states. It is rumore dthat the dance hall at Thirteenth and Walnut streets was closed Tuesday night, and that complaints were made by the white people in the neighborhood. Mr. Henry Green, after an absence of several weeks, has returned from Indianapolis. Madam A. Day, the hair dresser who lives on East Green street, and who has suffered for some time on account of an injured limb, has returned to the city. Mrs. J. H. Green, her mother and son are spending a few weeks at Shelbyville, Ky. The Knights of Omar of the Mokana Temple are preparing to give a grand garden party at Lion's garden. These boys are making preparations for Baltimore. The native with cherry march in Baltimore next summer. There will be surprises from the minute they arrive until they leave. The new improvements in the Colored Y. M. C. A. are under great way. There will be forty-five sleeping rooms on the second and third floors. The rooms will be heated by furnace and lighted by elec- tric lighting. The native will ready applied for rooms. The boys' department will be equipped with gymnasium, swimming pools, shower baths, lockers and night school. On the first floor, there is a protective lobby, eroding room, assembly room, and office, with all modern conveniences. The Central Regalia Company of what is now Jones is president, was represented by Mogul T. Taylor, who had on display beautiful pennants and badges. The Seelbach hotel, which employs a large number of colored waiters is scheduled open the week. Many of the waiters have been at the different summer resorts. Recierv Team Defeats the Louisville Cubs in an Exciting Game. In a most exciting contest last Sunday, the Reccius team, the leading white club in Louisville, beat the Louisville Cubs. The game was interesting from beginning to end. There were many semifinals from the fans. It was the opinion of all that the Cubs should have won the game. It seems as if they started out with the wrong line-up. Burdette was in the box at the opening, but was taken away something doing, after which there was something going on. It won the game. This is the first of a series of games to be played by these two clubs. Next Sunday the two teams will play. The game promises to be the best. The Reccius Cubs will strengthen their team. There was one of the largest crowds of the season out to see the game. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Mr. Herbert Cameron, who has been named the team's "spartan," passed through her Tuesday morning, September 3, en route to jacksonville, where she was accepted a position. Miss Elsie Cameron, Miss Elsie Cameron, returning to her home in Birmingham, Ala., will be the team's captain. Labor Day in the city, visiting his wife, who is convalescing after an operation,... Byron Kenner, a student at the University of Illinois, has returned... Miss Myrtle Moss is visiting friends in Bloomington. Messrs. Zerla Brown, Jim Neal and McElroy, of Broadlands, were Champaign visitors this week... Mrs. D. Patton and daughter, Miss Daisy visited in Broadlands last week.... Mr. Willis Stearles visited his mother at Lincoln, over Labor Day.... Mr. and Mrs. Clay now have return from two weeks visit in Madison, Mo.... Mr. and E. H. Scott have returned from an outing at Ridge Farm.... Mrs. Mollie Jennings has returned after a two weeks visit in Chicago.... Mr. Cooper, a University of Illinois medical student, has returned to resume his studies, after spending the summer in Chicago.... Mrs. Lyda Wilson is spending a few days in Shawnetown, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Peeson have returned home after spending the summer in Mactawa, Mich.... Mr. Benn Harver and Mrs. Carrie Board were married Wednesday, September 4. The Champaign High School opened its doors September 3, with 450 students registered. Out of the 450 there were fifteen colored. .....Kid Laurey, the prize fighter, of Indianapolis, Ind.. is visiting in Champaign. Mr. Finkley adkson and Archbold Holland and the University through here last week, from Chigasca, in lakefront, from outside, passed through here week from outside, to our one ome ..... Mr. Eardle Lee, who is running a first-class rooming house on Hickory street, is doing a very good and up-to-date business ..... Miss Mattle Washington improvements this summer. She has built a new cottage and added another room to her pat at 109 North Champaign street. Dear Sire—Enclosed you will find $1, for which please send me another jar of Hopewell's Hair Health. The itching has almost stopped and my hair is improving very rapidly. Please send me agent's terms as "H. H. H." is the greatest hair preparation I have ever used and I can sell it easily. 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Johnson, Supreme Counsellor, 814 S. 7th St. AY'S HOT Biggest Colored European Hotel in the W and Lights in each room. Within two blocks of a rigan. 100 Toledo, O. $1 RIP. saturday, Sept. 14, vi Everybody's Going, Are You? To the Sumner League Annual Outing, Monday, Sept. 16, State Fair Grounds Dancing, Vaudeville Acts and Music. Come and bring the family and spend the day. Plenty of extra cars. The committee has spared no pains to make this the best ever. 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. Old age, 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. DAY'S Largest Colored Europ Electric Bells and Lights in each room Detroit, Michigan $3.00 TOLEO ROUND TRIP. Saturday, DAY'S HOTEL Largest Colored European Hotel in the West Electric Bells and Lights in each room. Within two blocks of a1 Playhouses. Detroit, Michigan TERRE HAUTE, INDIANAPOLIS & EASTERN TRACTION CO.. Frankfort, Ind., and Tickets good leaving Indianapolis Returning, tickets are good on No. 5, leaving Toledo at 7:15 p. m. Frankfort, Ind., and Cloverleaf Railroad is good leaving Indianapolis 11:30 p. m. Saturday. Seeing, tickets are good on all trains up to and including Toledo at 7:15 p. m. Monday, Sept. 16th. Frankfort, Ind., and Cloverleaf Railroad. Tickets good leaving Indianapolis 11:30 p. m., Saturday, Sept. 14th. Returning, tickets are good on all trains up to and including train No. 5, leaving Toledo at 7:15 p. m., Monday, Sept. 16th. Allowing Two Whole Days in Toledo. Connecting at Toledo with Wh Put in-Bay and Sugar Island. Sunda Detroit's famous island play ground on Lake Erie. These are not excursion trains, but additional coaches. Free Reclining Chair Car For further information call Jo minal Building. Phones, Old M Setting at Toledo with White Star Line Steamers for Sugar Island. Sunday round trip fare 50c. Seek famous island play ground. With many additionalacie. are not excursion trains, but trains in the regular se coaches. Declining Chair Car from Frankfort to User information call Joint Ticket Agent, Traction Holding. 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 fara 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. Free Reclining Chair Car from Frankfort to Toledo. For further information call Joint Ticket Agent, Traction Terminal Building. 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Plenty no pains to make this the best ever. UNTED AT ONCE! every city or town. $50 to $100 per month in spare time of the United Loyal Neighbors of the World, grand- ity in existence. The order is duly incorporated un- tuckery, and pays the largest sick, accident and death country. No dying to win. pays while alive. Old age offers, also cash surrender and paid up memberships. al and business departments. Write quick. supreme Counsellor, 814 S. 7th St., Louisville, Ky. S HOTEL European Hotel in the West room. Within two blocks of a1 Playhouses. edo, 0. $3.00 ROUND TRIP. Sept. 14, via. and Cloverleaf Railroad. Apollois 11:30 p. m., Saturday, Sept. 14th. On all trains up to and including train m., Monday, Sept. 16th. Whole Days in Toledo. On White Star Line Steamers for Detroit, sunday round trip fara 50c. See Belle Isle, ground. With many additional boat trips ins, but trains in the regular service with Car from Frankfort to Toledo. All Joint Ticket Agent, Traction Ter- old Main 4500, New 3939. NOW! IS THE TIME to buy Base-burners before cold weather catches you. After looking over the other men's stock, come to Headquarters and save 10 per cent. We also carry a full and complete line of furniture, rugs and draperies. 28,000 feet of floor space devoted to the business. We are Headquarters for Jewel & Globe Base-Burners Stoves and Ranges. Come in and let our salesmen explain their many superior qualities. For beauty and finish they are unexcelled. August Prices Will Prevail Throughout the Entire Season LER & CO. UND THE CORNER." The Economy Center.