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An Advertisement in The Freeman is a paying investment. Take the hint and try it THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER VOL. XXVI NUMBER 10 TO MAKE AND EXHIBIT PICTURES OF TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE Attorney W. W. Johnson Delivers Address at Bethel Literary—Dr. Washington a Guest of Dr. Hall-Appomattox Club to Celebrate April 6. (By Cary B. Lewis.) (Freeman Bureau, 3000 State Street, Phone Douglass 8058; Automatic 72.384.) CHICAGO, Ill. MIL. 5—The Anderson-Watkins Film Company has been incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, obtaining the exclusive right of taking, developing and exhibiting the pictures of the mous Tuskegee Institute and its principal, Dr. Booker T. Washington. Under a contract with the National Manufacturing Moving Picture Company, over the past five years the museum have been taken. The complete set of films have been copyrighted under the title, "A Day at Tuskegee." These pictures comprise 4,000 feet in reels of one thousand feet each. Moving pictures of the development of Tuskegee and its varied vocational industry. They are now ready for exhibition and state rights are open. The pictures will soon be for sale. Moving pictures of the development of Tuskegee, Chicago, at which time Dr. Booker T. Washington will be present. In the meantime, the exhibition of the pictures will be made in adjacent states and cities. The offices of the company are located at 184 West Washington Tuskegee. Private Exhibit. Your correspondent has had the pleasure to witness a private exhibition of the pictures. They are great. We have not adjectives enough in our vocabulary to praise this wonderful museum. We have a splendid and complex idea of the human voice to make it complete, with the exception of a personal visit, and observing with the naked eye the wonders of this great institution. The pictures are a splendid and complex idea of the various activities are shown with nearly three thousand students and faculty in action. The exhibit starts with the picture of Mr. Washington dismouncing the amount charged to the active building, and shack in which Mr. Washington started in 1881 is shown, Marvel, indeed, is the progress. We are impoverished with English in which to express it. We are gradually learning the greatness of the colossal greatness as depicted by the "movies." No longer do you have to go to Tuskegee to see young men and women actively engaged in all the trades for this wonderful scene is brought to me to be seen by the naked eye. We have activities in the tailor shop, we saw activities in the tailor shop, mechanical building, dairy, carpentry, tinning, electricity, millinery, laundering, cooking, academic, musical, model house-keeping, blacksmithing, cultural industries are superb—a continuous interest running throughout. Likewise is shown scenes with the institute regiment, the band playing martial arts, making the campus. There is the faculty and executive officers, and the live stock; altogether the films make the most interesting educational exhibit now before the public. Mr. Washington to Annear. Mr. Washington to Appear. It is positively understood that Mr. Washington will appear in the evening, the evening will be formally exhibited here. The promoters state that Mr. Washington is greatly interested in the films and will use his best entwors toward its success. He will or about April 1, and will deliver an address when the pictures are exhibited. The pictures are now ready for distribution. Miss Josephine Davis Entertains. Miss Josephine Davis, the charming and graceful clerk of the Monogram theater, was the hostess for a, wine dinner party last week in honor of Miss Lusy valley, of New York City. The affair was given at the home of Miss Davis, 2324 Tahab avenue, Apartment 3. The dining room was beautifully accented for the colorful color palette red and green. On the table sat an exquisite bevy of American beauties, and carnations. The ladies were bewitchingly and beautifully gowned. The menu was served in courses, with an overflow of desserts. The girls spent in cards and dancing until the "wee hours of the morning." Those present were Miss Lucy Bailey, Miss Brianna Hazel Glimore, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jordan, Mr. Tom Lockett and Mr. Parnell. Bethel Literary Lawyer W. W. Johnson was the principal speaker at Bethel Literary on last Sunday. His address was a continuation of his speech delivered several Sundays ago, the same church condition growing out of the buffet flats and chiefly devoted his remarks to the remedies. He said first, there was a city ordinance which provides for the arrest and punishment of people who refuse to condition growing out of the buffet flats and chiefly devoted his remarks to the remedies. He said first, there was a city ordinance which provides for the arrest and punishment of people keeping buffet flats. He called attention to the federal law which provides a penalty for selling liquor without a license, and to the law which of the mayor and "higher" authorities be called to the absolute necessity of cleaning out the "Black Belt." He said if the mayor should instruct Beacon College to take action against "Black Belt" of its open and notorious vice that those officers would in a short time be able to make more tolerable the social conditions which surround the decent citizens. He asked the question, "How can we continue to be silent on the growing conditions which menace the church and society at large in the "Black Belt?" He urged that this question should be kept in mind. He colored decent citizens would get together and do their duty he believed that the white citizens would do theirs. Dr. Booker T. Washington Guest of Dr. Hall. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the noted educator, was in the city on Saturday and was the guest of Dr. George Clewland Hall at his home. Dr. Washington was in the best of spirits and look the "pink of health." Dr. Washington returned to the city with Dr. Hall, who went to keguee John A. Logan Memorial hospital, Dr. Washington said that Dr. Hall delivered a very able address and that the Tuskegee Institute was the having surgeon to participate in the exercises. Dr. Hall was the guest of Dr. Washington at the "Oaks" and the Chicago surgeon is brimful of the many things seen and heard of keguee Dr. Hall was performed a number of operations at the George C. Hall host removal of a popliteral aneurysm for a number of surgeons and surgeons in Birmingham. Several laparoscopes were also done by Dr. Hall. At an early date, B. B. F. Pitts, president of Bethel Literary, was Mrs. Wooley, Julius Rosenwald, Mrs. Young Young and others to talk at the literary, telling "What They Saw and Heard at Tuskegee." Annomattox Club to Celebrate. Appomattox Club has decided to celebrate its annual birthday on April 6 in the parlor of the club rooms, in mittee, headed by the president, Marshall, tation to deliver addresses upon this occasion. Members, their wives and friends will be in attendance, it is expecta- tion and occasion. The club also went on record as opposing the bills that had been offered in the II legislature, abridging the time effective work of the colored men, to do already in this direction and they propose to keep up the fight. [Freeman Receives Letter from Gov coron Dunn. On February 18, the Chicago representative of The Freeman wrote a letter to Governor Dunne expressing bills privileges and civil rights of the Negro, the Governor to see his utmost endeavors and good use of the state to suave himself, to be injurious to, to the whites as well as the blacks, may be nipped in the bud. hippopotamus State, Illinois, Executive Department, Shelbyfield, Ill. Mr. Cary B. Lewis, 3000 State Street, Freeman, MA 01054. I acknowledge receipt of your favor of 19th inst., and to assure you that that I have read and understood my consent, knowledge or without my consent, knowledge or approval. I have no sympathy with such tactics. Yours very truly, Mr. Thomas Wallace Swann has been in Springfield for several weeks and saw many members of the legislature whom he personalizes influence to kill the bills offered to degrade the race. Bethel Literary passed a resolution on last Sunday, legislature not to pass any bill that would degrade the Negro citizens of this state. Mrs. Mary Davis Returns. Mrs. Mary Davis, sister of Miss Daisy Sampson, 5304 Dearborn street, returned to her home in New Rochelle, N. Y., on Monday. Mrs. Davis has been in the Windy City for several weeks. No recent visitor has been high on the list. The many friends of Miss Sampson were exceedingly kind to Mrs. Davis and the visitor left Monday greatly pleased with her visit in Chicago. Aside from Mrs. Davis' visit to all the prominent places in the city to a beautiful reception, given a beautiful reception at the home of her sister, where a delightful dinner was served and a la Sampson ices. B. E. Fitts' Service to the Race. B. F. Fitts' Service to the Race. The conduct of President B. F. Pitts in his management of Bethel Literary Society is not only exciting wide and exciting, but it is actually making some valuable and important contributions to the welfare of the race in Chicago and the country. It has been through his librars and progressive leaders that Bethel Literary Society become the most notable forum for the discussion of questions and problems effecting the race in the entire Middle West, and one of the most significant and most important contributions of the annual essay contest on historical and literary subjects pertaining to the Negro has distinguished his presidency as one of marked and distinctive service to the race and the community. He has been introduced to the Chicago public and the nation at large. Among these promising young Negroes may be mentioned A. Lorraine, Miss Katherine Williams, Frank Henry and Cary B. Lewis. He has introduced several other important features which have brought to the front a number of the best speakers at the meetings of Behel Literary. Among these may be mentioned Attorney Walter M. Farmer, Mr. Cary B. Lewis, Mr. Wallace Attorney W. W. Johnson, Attorney M. Harvey and Mr. A. N. Fields. But more important than any of these has been the annual address which he has had delivered on Lincoln and Frederick Douglass' biography. This has been the occasion that has been most acceptably delivered by Hon. Adelbert A. Roberts, one of the best speakers in Illinois. This Lincoln oration this year was delivered by Hon. George W. Williams. This oration has been the service which he has rendered in the very highest department of Negro thought and action. Hon. J. Hockley Smiley Speaks. Hon. J. Hockley Smiley, managing editor of the Chicago Defender, was the principal speaker at St. John's Literary on last Sunday. His subject was the "Press." Mr. Smiley spoke for an hour and then gave a delightful manner. He discussed the alms and mission of the press and the great good it was accomplishing for the race. He paid a glowing tribute to Mr.ulus. "I was very proud of the Defender, Mr. of Idea, Mr. Neighbors, of the Illinois Chronicle, and Mr. Abbott, of the Defender. Following his address, a resolution was unanimously thanking him for his timely and intimate contact with Mr. Smiley one of the most practical and experienced newspaper men in Chicago. Distinguished Odd Fellow Here. Distinguish. Dr. B. H. Oppenheim, of Mississippi, state grand master of the Odd Fellows, was in the city Monday night, and was the principal speaker at the Peter Ogden Day celebration at the Baltimore Walnut streets, Patriarchs, members of the council, Household of Ruths and members of the Blue House were present in large numbers to hear the Sutton Hall address by Mr. Morris, national grand master; Col. B. H. Johnson and Adjt. General John C. Buckner and other prominent Odd Fellows were on the platform. Dr. Jones was a valuable auletta. It was a notable eulogy upon Peter Ogden, who brought Odd Fellowship to this country. He gave the history of the order, told of the struggles it is in, and the race in this and other countries. Dr. Jones is a candidate for grand master. Eighth Illinois National Guard Inspection Major Charles H. Muir, of the Twenty-third United States infantry, will inspect the Eighth Illinois National Guard next week. The following are the companies and dates: Tuesday evening, March 11, field and staff officers, nesday evening, March 11, companies E and F; Thursday evening, March 13, companies F and B; Friday evening, March 14, companies C and D. Inspection by Colonel John R. Marshall: March 13, company H. Springfield: March 14, company I. Quincy: March 17, company N. Metronollis: March 19, company L. Jacksonville: March 19, company K. Peoria. Colonel Marshall was away this week at Bloomington on an inspection Ministrel to Be the Society Event. Every indication points to the fact that the amateur minstrel boys' function on Easter Monday night will be the largest attended social event ever given in Chicago. Last Sunday the club had their pictures taken and the club will be seen at seven per week. The well-known bachelor houses. Already the ladies of the Old Folks' Home are smiling as the date of Easter approaches, for they know that these young men will do much toward replenishing the flour barrel and bringing home more baked goods working like a Trojan for the affair and from what can be learned, a number of cool-town people will be here Easter and remain over for the mistletr and dance. Jack Johnson Continues III Jack Johnson Continues III. The latest reports from the home of J. Johnson will be available still ill. There were a number of reports that he was going to Cuba and other places, but he will have to face the Federal court before he takes an oath like a lawyer. His oath lies on. Negroes are being continuously turned out of jobs in this city, Bauxbaum's and Tierney's are instances of this. Alfred Long of Milwaukee in the City. Mr. Alfred J. Long, of Milwaukee, Wis., was in the city last week, to bring his sick mother here for treatment. Mr. Long has been in Milwaukee, Wis., for several years and has made quite a reputation for his usefulness and progressiveness. He is married and nicely situated. Bell and Alford. Bell and Alford are the proprietors of the new store just opened at 3128 State street. They will sell The Freeman and other newspapers. They will handle toilet articles and cigars and stationery and perfumes. Dr. Burt Anderson and Wife at Wash-ington Dr. Burt Anderson and wife are in Washington, D. C., attending the inauguration. Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett is also in Washington. Mr. Chester W. Stamps, of Detroit, Mich., was in the city this week, visiting Mr. A. H. Alford, 3423 Wabash avenue. Mr. Stamps left Tuesday for Mexico. Miss Essie Arnold, niece of Colonel John R. Marshall, is much better after an illness of eight weeks. Mr. Cary B. Lewis, the Chicago correspondent at the office from a trip to Delaware, Ill., and Milwaukee, Wis., where he delivered a series of addresses before the Woman's Improvement clubs. Mr. Julius F. Taylor, editor of the Broadax, published eight-page last week, including cuts and write-ups of the country's leading Democrats. It was a fine issue. LAFAYETTE. IND. Special to THE FREEMAN. A CONTRIBUTION TO TUSKEGEE. Special to THE FISHMAN PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The Southwest branch of the Young Men's Christian Association for colorado has been through its secretary, Mr Henry W. Porter, has just sent a contribution of $11 to Dr. Booker T. Washingon, Tuskegee Institute, Ala., for the work of Dr. Washington has spoken throughout the country in the interest of various Y. M. C. A. movements, and this contribution on the part of the M. C. A. movement has been the work of the institution is in part recognition of his great help to the Y. M. C. A. movement for colored men throughout the country. For the next college year, Smith College, Northampton, Mass., and Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Mass., have provided for a joint lecture course, and Booker University has been asked of the lecturers. THE NATION'S CAPITAL PRESIDENT WILSON INDUCTED INTO OFFICE WITH GREAT CEREMONY The Banquet for Bishop Walters "Took the Rag Off the Bush" -The Committee of A. H. Underwood Made a "Hit" - Odd Fellows' Hall Association. (By R. W. Thompson.) WASHINGTON, D. C.—This is the joyous inaugural season. Everybody from everywhere is here, and all are having the time of their lives. Inauguration a President of the United States, though a ceremony of cheer is attended with much of the public, and the president extends a funeral. In either case it matters not who is the president-to-be or the corpse—people just have to attend, both as a duty or a pleasure, according to the temperament of the individual. Perhaps the back of the head of the natural instinct of curiosity—they want to see what is going on and to speculate upon what is likely to happen during the next four years. The latter is the most important of the broad-gauged patriots desire the incoming administration a prosperous career. The course of the new chief executive will be watched with consuming interest and the attitude of Congress on the measures that peculiarly affect the well-being of the negro race will be given close consideration. During the gala week there will be given entertainments of all kinds for the delectation of the stranger within our gates. Correspondents are laying off, and news out of the city will be sent out for sensational features within the next month or so. Some queer things are going to happen. Most of us, however, are born optimists and are determined to look upon the bright side of every situation. A college professor has described an optimist as a fellow who doesn't care what happens, so long as it does not happen to him. That is a selfish philosophy, but it may be the way of the world; it may be something unwontoward nature will happen to anybody. Bishop Walters is his bishop. "took the rag off the bush" in the line of social functions, and he made for over 200 diners, coming from all over the country. The Bishop sounded the keynote in the name of the race. The occasion was a most notable one and its echoes will reverberate to every nook and cranny of the republic in the next few days. Mr. A. H. Underdown's comfort committee is doing its duty in expert style. The chairman is the mayor of the city. A committee, and they will all be granted medals by the general committee for their painstaking labors in looking after the comfort of the myriads who are in our midst. W. Angleton of Waukee Welcome Club, also worked like a trojan to make the inaugural hall a success. On Wednesday Convention hall was a scene of dazzling beauty. Political meetings, conferences, etc. are being held a week. L. B. was for members of the race to get together for the common good. Mr. Fred R. Moore, editor of the New York Age, was confirmed an minister to the expiring Congress. Mr. Moore took the oath Monday and is now on the salary roll. The Odd Fellows' Hall Association. One of the strongest corporations conducted by Negroes in the District of Columbia is the Odd Fellows' Hall Association, builders and owners of the magnificent $100,000 Odd Fellows' hall 1606 M street, Northwest. The association has just declared an annual 5 percent dividend, giving the allotment of $2,479. The financial statement for the year ending December 31, 1912, which has just been made public, shows the following gratifying results: In hand beginning of year 1912. $2,105.50 Receipts for year. 5,381.40 Total receipts (1911 balance). $7,480.90 Expenditure for year. 5,542.66 Balance Dec. 31, 1912. $1,944.24 The expenses noted above carry the $2,105.50 out in the 5 per cent. dividend. For rental of the public hall during the year the association received $1,729. It is said that the association encouraged the prosperity that has been invested in its negotiating with owners of the property adjoining the hall, the west, with a view to enlarging the building, so as to provide for additional lodge rooms and a monster public hall, to be able to accommodate the larger gatherings of the race that now go to Convention hall and pay fabulous fees. prices of officers who have piloted the Odd Fellows' Hall Association into the harbor of success are appointed president. Lawrence Clark; secretary, Samuel W. Watson; assistant secretary, Alex. F. Hicks; treasurer, H. seph Manning. Joseph W. Watson, Isaac W. Scott, Henry F. Slaughter, Joseph Manning, J. Langborne and O. W. Davis. The counts this year are by com- munity of David Rinker, R. F. Williams and J. R. F. Browne. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Club. The Paul Laurence Dunbar Club, projected by leading actors, permitted as follows: President, W. S. Loftin; vice-president, John E. Collin; Secretary, H. V. Plum-responding secretary, H. V. Plum- mer; financial secretary, Robert A. Pelham, treasurer, Dr. Clarence A. Gray, physician, Dr. U. J. Daniels, attorney, governor, Dr. John B. Book of governors, Leuit, Thomas H. R. Clark. The elegant mansion of the late Dr. F. J. Shadd at the corner of Ninth and R streets, is being considered for the permanent home of the club. The place selected for the club is the home of the ucb is designed to be to the Negro race what the Metropolitan, Chevy Chase and University Clubs are to the whites. Mr. Robert Murray is to be steward, memorable and notable of the organization. He is a caterer and club manager of wide experience. Mrs. Elwood A. Knox and Mrs. John W. Farr, prominent women in the social life of Indianapolis, Ind., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson at their home, 722 Harvard street, Northwest. They have witnessed the suffrage and involvement in the leading social functions of the inaugural period, including the Bishop Walters banquet and the citizens' inaugural ball at Convention hall. Mesdames Knox and Mrs. W. Farr, prominent women in visit friends. They have made host of friends during their all-too-brief stay in the nation's capital and have fallen in love with this beautiful city. The engagement of Miss Leona Marshall, the popular vaudeville artist, and Mr. Andrew J. Isbell, a well-known railroad official, has been announced. The interesting event is to take place soon. The happy couple will make their home here. Marjorie Sipp and Jennie Ringgold are the toiling week at New Howard, S. H. Dudley, of Smoky Mountain. Dr. Beans of Boston are booked for the week of March 10 at the Howard. The review of "The Mikado" and "The Lady of Lyons" will appear in our next letter. DULUTH. MINN. Special to THE FERMAN MAYFIELD, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN FREE F R E E We are the largest manufacturers of Colored People's Hair. We make wigs, switches, braids, transformation and all styles of hair that can count the same as your own hair. We also offer straightening combs, hair nets, and cut hair by the pound. Our prices are lower than those quoted elsewhere. Send two cent stamp and we will send you absolutely free our illustrated catalog. Agorate wanted. HUMANA HAIR CO., Dept. C, 25 Duane St., New York City. 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Trains leave Indianapolis as follows: EASTERN DIVISION. s6.00, x7.20, 8.00, x8.20, 10.00, x11.20, 12.00, x12.00, 8.00, x12.00, 14.58, x5.20, x6.00, x7.20, g8.00, 9.00, g11.30, s TERREHAUTE DIVISION. p5.00, 6.00, x7.20, 8.00, x9.20, 10.00, x11.20, 12.00, x12.00, 2.00, x3.20, 4.00, s-p5.00, x5.20, 6.00, s-p7.00, x8.20, 9.00, g11.30 NORTHWESTERN DIVISION. s8.00, 7.00, x8.15, 9.00, 10.00, x11.15, 12.00, 1.00, 2.15, 3.00, 4.00, 5.15, s-L5.30, 6.00, x7.15, 9.00, f11.30. ss 5:50 6:50 x 8:00 8:50 9:50 10:50 11:50 x1:00 2:50 3:50 4:58 5:50 x7:00 8:45 M9:50 11:30 ss 5:50 6:00 7:00 8:00 9:00 11:00 1:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:10 8:00 11:30 x Limited p Plainfield only s Daily except Sun. ge Greencastle only s Greenfield only L Lebanon only M Mooresville only f Frankfort only 6-Through trains daily to Dayton, O-6 connecting at Dayton for all points in Ohio. Tickets sold and 150 pounds of baggage checked through to destination; no excess fare. Short Flights. By R. W. Thompson. I used to vote Republican, An' vote it good an' strong. I watched de office seek de man An' push de job along. Romanian is still a hit Aroun' my neighborhood— But Democrats, we mus' admit, Is doin' purty good. D sun is shinin' in de sky; De frost' soon clears away; De south wind keeps a-drawin' nigh An' whisperin' 'bout de May. De times is good foh folks like me, So I gives notice dat I might tempted food to be A lifelong Democrat! —Washington Star. Will there be "protection" to Negro "wool?" Standard Oil will never forget one Gilchrist Stewart. The longest pole will continue to knock the persimmon. Former Grand Master W. L. Houston is still in the ring. General Hancock has long since been gathered to his fathers, but the tariff is still a "local question." One of the roads to greatness is an avoidance of the "explaining habit." It is a sheer waste of valuable time. Bishop Walters is admitted to be the Afro-American Democratic "referee." He is big enough and broad enough for the job. Can former Senator Foraker "come back" Editor James W. Poe, of the Richmond Reformer, thinks he can and will. --- --- A sensible man places a proper valuation upon himself, but the appraisal must have a good reason as its basis, if it is to be universal and accurate. Little can change to narrow the opportunities of the Negro will have a hard time running the gauntlet of the House, Senate and the White House. It will get checked up at some one of these hurdles. --- Some watchful writers profess to see something significant in the fact that President-elect Wilson took the precaution to have his teeth fixed before venom was injected. Wilson expected to show them, in case of necessity. Dr. Booker T. Washington is to carry on the legacy of Tuskegee Institute on the Pacific coast during the month of March. That he be royally received and that Tuskegee Institute will derive a mint of good from his heart-to-heart talks with the large-souled people of the great West, goes without saying. The great A. M. E. Church has awakened to the fact that it lost a magnificent opportunity when it failed to elect that man, Dr. C. V. Roman, as editor of the A. M. E. Church Review. In all probability the church will do in 1916 what it should have done in 1912. The wisecreates of the West prophesy the election of Mrs. Mary E. Washington, of the House of Ruth, to executive of the Household of Ruth. No fitter selection could be made. Mrs. Washington is an orator, organizer, administrator and leader of the highest Indian in the will of the election with at the election of a most noble governor in 1914. --- Notwithstanding the reduction of the salaries of the justices of the Odd Fellows' Supremec Court to $300 per annum, no resignations have been announced. The office of the court is made up of most of the eminent jurists that make up the court, and little "pick-ups" like that are not to be sneezed at in these parious times. Besides, the covered brother has neber been noticeably covered with the "resignation habit," anyhow. --- Nashville, "the city beautiful," is in luck this year, and the delegates who are to go there to the big meetings are likewise in luck. Nashville is to entertain the delegates of the National Association in August and will have the National Baptist Convention in September. Nashville's hospitable citizens have the reputation of doing everything in the best possible manner. Hence we have the delegates of the Philadelphia association, as well as the vacancies; Second vice president, Rev. S. J. Jones, of the Northern Planet, Philadelphia, Pa.; recording secretary, W. H. Craighead; the associate-Veteran, Pa.; the associate-records secretary, W. L. Porter, of the East Tennessee News, Knoxville, Tenn. H. B. N. Brown, Louisiana Baptist; Dan H. Murphy, Baltimore Afro-American Ledger; W. H. Bridges, of the Michigan; M. Bridges, Fred R. Moore and T. Thomas Fortune, New York Age, were placed on the executive committee. Sixty-one publications are represented in the delegates, and are being added rapidly by the correspondent secretary, Henry Allen Boyd, of Tennessee. HOPKINSVILLE, KY. (By M. G. Thornton.) Special to THE FREEMAN. D. Miss Bessie Harris, of Springfield, Tenn., en route from Chicago, was royally entertained at the Twentieth Century Club last Wednesday night. Among those present were Messrs. M. Postell, Charlton, M. Hoosier, M. Bronaugh, ...Miss Ollnett Pool is at home after closing her school at Grace last week. She was the recipient of many awards, including the Phil Brown, Mrs. Carrie Crony, Messrs. Edward Walker and M. Thornton...Mr. Walter Harris, of Chicago, is here visiting his brother, who recently underwent a successful year at the University of Elkton, whose mother has purchased the warfield property, on First street, is scoring a hit in society with his auto. ...Miss Willie Tyler, after a successive year at the University of Elkton, Mrs. Eliza Watty, of Paris, Ky, is visiting her relatives and friends here, ...Dr. W. T. Penn, of Lynchburg, Va., left here Wednesday or Washington, D.C., for a group of crowd attended the banquet given by the White Grove Central Club, at Samaritan Hall, Tuesday night. By persistent efforts of Miss Carrie Gregory, Miss Amanda Holdings this was made an elaborate affair. ...The writer has handsomely entertained last Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Burburie Fiqua. An ex-boyfriend of Miss Carrie Gregory, who is an expert in this line, was sumptuously enjoyed. JACKSON. TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Bettie Hurt died Tuesday night, February 11, at her residence, corner of Lancaster and Madison streets, after a brief illness. She was in her eighty-fourth year, and had been a member of the family for many years. She leaves a daughter and several grandchildren, and one daughter-in-law, with whom she made her home, to mourn her death....Mrs. Sylvia Scott died Sunday night, February 16 after a lingering illness. She leaves two daughters and five sons. She was buried from her residence on Lancaster street, in Oak Grove Cemetery. ...Al Ellison has moved his barber shop to the building just east of the house, where he wrote the public. He has had the place entirely renovated with a new coat of THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER TEXARKANA. TEX. Colored Woman Under Arrest Pending an Investigation. Special to THE FREEMAN Theresa Gorman, colored woman, is being held on the Arkansas side pending the result of an investigation into the death of the infant, whose remains were found in the western portion of the city in the early morning, and attached to Chief Rodgers that she was the mother of the child, but denied that it had been murdered, saying that it had been killed by a man who body showed that the infant had been strangled to death. The matter will be investigated thoroughly. The woman told Chief Rodgers that she shot the child and she was held and had not had medical attention of any nature; that the child was born on Friday night, and that the remains were left in the building until Wednesday at 10 a.m. where they were found. The woman lived in a room at 305 East Fifth street and is unmarried. The secretary of the Baseball Association, has received contracts duly signed by Stanley, Tinnin, A. L. Wise and R. L. Blasengame. The youngsters come highly recommended by the American Association. Little Rock and signed by the Governor that no whisky be allowed sold within ten miles of the Miller County Court Hourse. The Governor left for Washington after sign- Papers on sale every Saturday at O. K. School, West Broad st. O. T. Turning, proprietor "A NARRATIVE OF THE NEGRO." "A Narrative of The Negro" is the title of a volume of 217 pages by Mrs. A. Pendleton, of Washington, D. C. She deals with twenty-two topics, among which are "Ancient Civilization," "Modern Africa," "Explorations in Africa," "Slavery," "The Negro in the Revolutionary War," "Frederick Douglass," "The Negro in the Civil War," and "In discussing these topics, the author has given a mass of important information which she has collected from reliable sources. More information than she has given could scarcely be compressed in a hummingly brief form as a country that is worthy of the best of us and worth knowing more about. 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Penn, of Lynchburg, Va, who visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kinnsley, as a progressive city. Rev. A. Wlyl, who has been here for ten days, has left for his home in Dixon, Tenn. Attorney C. W. Merriweather will spend the summer in Masonville, as a progressive business. He Phil Brown is at home again after an extended trip in the North. He is looking the picture of health. News for The Freeman is always accepted at the Stewart-Williams pharmacy, of the city of Miss Hester Toney of Caskey was visiting in the city a few days this week. SHERMAN. TEX. Mrs. Maude Cuney Hare, the great pianist, assisted by Mr. William H. Richardson, the bassist, assisted by the best Sherman local talent, will appear at the opera house Friday night, February 21...Miss M. Warren Whitaker, of the state, assisted by the singers of the state, assisted by her sister, Mrs. V. Smith, an accomplished pianist, are busily engaged in rehearsing for the recital Friday night, February 21, and Prof. A. J. 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Domestic science has been introduced very successfully in the colored school at Joplin, Mo. Misses Edah Hyde and Letta Carey are the first graduates of color from the University of Iowa. Rev. M. W. Dogan, president of Wiley University, is president of the National Negro Teachers' Association. Dr. R. A. Carter, one of the leaders of the C. M. E. church, has been elected a member of the National Geographic Society. The colored schools of Houston, Texas, are to have extended to them the same medical inspection given to the white schools. Alan Leroy Locke, the first young colored man to win a Rhodes scholarship at Oxford, England, is teaching in Howard University. ... The Mehary Medical College, in its thirty-six years of existence at Nashville, Tenn., has sent out 2,000 well-equipped Negro physicians. Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, head of the public schools of Chicago, is on record as being opposed to the color line in the American school system. One of the finest school buildings for colored children in the world is the Frederick Douglass school in Cincinnati. It cost a half million dollars. A special gift of $50,000 has been guaranteed to be given annually for five years to assist Dr. Booker T. Washington in his work at Tuskegee Institute. C. J. Calloway is editor of The Messenger, a neatly gotten up journal, published in the interest of the farm extension movement at Tuskegee Institute. The new hospital at Tuskegee Institute was dedicated with imposing ceremonies. Dr. George C. Hall, the noted Chicago surgeon, delivered the principal address. Mr. Garnet C. Wilkinson, a young man of exceptional ability as an educational administrator, has been made principal of the Armstrong Manual Training school, D. C., succeeding Dr. W. Bruce Evans. Mr. Emmett J. Scott, secretary of Tuskegee University, has elected one of the four appointed directors of the new American National Bank in Chicago. Mr. Scott is a clever man of business, as well as an expert educator. The Greensboro A. and M. College, which has a herd of twenty fine mille cows, recently prosecuted an employee for surreptitiously milking the cows and supplying an improvised vehicle, which he ran for some time at a large profit. Membership in the Royal Geographical Society of Conn. is being conferred by the C. Parrish, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church, Louisville, Ky., and formerly president of the Eckstein Norton University, Cane Springs, Ky. Rev. Charles S. Morris, pastor of the Bank Street Baptist church, Norfolk, Va., has been elected president of the Temperance Industrial College, Gremont, O. to support Mr. J. Gremont, J. Smal wood. The school is a praise on and is admirably located. Many notable improvements have been made at Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C., of which Prof. S. A. Peeler is president. Ten dormitory and recitation rooms have been built, and the campus has been replastered and the campus has been prepared for new flower-beds and walks. The large brick main building known as Fisk Hall at Claffin University, Orangeburg, S. C., one of the schools of the Freedmen's Aid Society, was totally destroyed by fire at midnight. January 19, 2000, the school of students in the building, no one was injured. Three buildings are to be erected on the campus at an early date at a cost of $125,-000, to replace the loss and to meet pressing demands of the institution. Six students are enrolled at Claffin this year. A course in how to become good wives has been added to the curriculum at the State Agricultural College at Manhattan, Kansas. Nearly 1,000 girls and young women have been educated in a specialty upon which the greatest stress is laid. "It will work much good," said the president of the college. "Many girls have been handicapped at the most crucial period of their lives through ignorance of the science without the knowledge of cooking and home care is a great injustice to her." Hundreds of girls are expected to wed after their graduation. The daily papers of Durham, N. C., the Herald and the Sun, have had much to say in praise of the capable work that is being done in the Whitted high school there by Miss Vivian Lucile Thompson, who is director of domestic science in that institution, doing her hindering the subjection taught by her, Laudering, which has been so enthusiastically endorsed as a most helpful industry, has been added to the curriculum since the advent of Miss Thompson. She is graduate of Normal School No. 2 at Washburn, and led the section in domestic science. FREMONT, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. Crosby has a large stationery establishment and does a giod mail order music trade, and has but few color patrons. ..Rumors say she skipped school in Ohio, and brother of the popular chef of Jackson hotel, Mr. Chaffield Watkins, has lost his heart at Stone Harbor, N. J. We wonder if Miss Edith W. Grimes could learn to dance in Wostoria Sunday in interest of the Freeman. ..You can always get the Freeman at Jackson's hotel. Rufus Cantwell, agent....Cher A. Campbell of Fremont hotel will have a hall Tuesday evening, March 11. ..Arthur McCutchone gives much praise to the Freeman....Miss Cassie Brooks spent several days in Salt Lake City, Utah, tailoring watches for a fashion company, tailoring watches for all engagements concerning Rev. Rufus Cantwell, Hotel Jackson, Fremont, Ohio. HOPKINSVILLE, KY. Century Club Celebrates Anniversary — Business League Actively Advancing—Colored Magistrates, Councilmen and Mail Carriers. Special to THE FREEMAN. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. Feb. 25—The Century Club celebrated its first anniversary with an old fashioned turkey feast last Friday night, at which a number of out-of-town guests were in attendance. Toasts were responded by W. H. Johnson, attorney; W. S. Penn, of Lynchburg, Va.; and several others. The Century Club is one of the institutions of the city, having a communal suite of club rooms. Blocks, with a library, gymnasium, safe and other conveniences, making it easily the best appointed Negro club in the South. More than 225 members are enrolled. The club is the result of Mr. Peter Pastell's genius for organiza- The local organization of the Negro Business League has taken on a new lease of life under the leadership of the membership has thirty-eight colored men, all actively engaged in business enterprises. The league recently induced the city government to appropriate a new courtroom for the armed people, and is now petitioning the Carnegie Foundation for a Learn to be an Automobile Expert by Mail Major's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence Chauffeur School W. L. MAJOR'S MRS. President W. L. Major In No. #4500 (No. 60) Remylemon. General View of the School and Cars. THE OFFICE & CORRESPONDENCE DEPT. NESTEARANCE SHELF. MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION DEPT. Photo & Designer by Sexton. The Oldest, Largest and Best Automobile School in the Country—Thirteen Years of Experience. Our course can be completed in seven weeks. A good opportunity for industrious men We have made and are making hundreds of dollars, and can place you in the same position at a small cost. Don't delay. Write today for illustrated picture of school and terms MAJORS' M. T. C. C. SCHOOL, 117 N. Cardinal Ave., St. Louis, Mo. W. S. FEARANCE, Secretary: W. L. MAJORS, President and Manager. 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One member of the Fiscal Court is a colored man, Mr. Henry Moore being registrate of the First district. Dr. W. Everett is a member of the city council. The body of George Green, who was killed in Indianapolis last week in a saloon mule, was brought here for interment. Green formerly lived here and his mother and a brother and sister reside here. MILWAUKEE, WIS Echo From the Pythian Ball—Society En Masse at Most Brilliant Affair of Season. Special to The Freeman The Palestine Co. No. 1, U. R. K. of P., again demonstrated its ability to highly entertain the social: set of Milwaukee with a large audience, a Leiderafel Hall. The affair was the most brilliant given in many seasons, and one long to be remembered, not alone that it surpassed anything that kind given in any other university exp. 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He was at Lexington Sunday, but returned Monday and brought Mrs. Craig with him. ...Mr. Joshua Steele attended a dedication on High street. ...Mr. Joshua Steele dropped dead Friday, February 14. MT. VERNON. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. J. E. Helm, of Belleville, is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Helm. . . Mrs. Trene Bruce, of Chicago, daughter of the late Robert and the list. . . Mrs. Ed Harper, who has been sick for some time, is no better. . . Mrs. Viola Trigg, of Grand avenue, is sick. . . Miss Edith Taylor, one of our teachers, is on vacation. . . Mrs. E. Zion of Africa, is holding a series of lectures at the A. M. E. Zion church. . . Rev. W. P. Washington, pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church, delivered a special sermon on Sunday afternoon. . . Rev. S. L. Sander, pastor of the C. M. E. church, is getting along nicely with his work. . . Master J. A. Freeman, for a Freeman, is trying to get a copy in every home in M. Vernon. VALDOSTA, GA. 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Base of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an inch. 276 lines in a column. 45 lines across the additional. No AD advertisement inserted on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 100 per line. Special rates on "write ups." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, Ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX. BUSINESS MANAGER. SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1913. Whatever our views on woman's suffrage we are certainly in favor of the women seeking it, and of course in respectful ways. Fred Moore of the New York Age made it in his effort to be appointed minister to Siberia, Africa, in spite of the opposition of the man with the chronic grouch. So they would mob the women. Let us see. In all times the week have been the subject of attack. Perhaps they need the ballot. It's lucky enough for the mob that the women about Washington, D. C., are without political standing this week. The march of the women to Washington was simply the whim of women, and subject to pleasants by way of jokes and so forth, because it was so unusual. The attack on them by the mobs was so vile as to be quite unpardonable. It is time to retaliate when they do things that demand vigilance, and then on the part of the law and not the citizens. Good old Bishop Turner has found it necessary to retire from active church work. He is eight years old, and perhaps has given more active service to his church and race than any negro who has ever lived. His quality of service as regards the race has not always been highly regarded, especially when he advocated the repatriation of Africa, a notion, which happily, he has forgotten. He has been consistent and strong for his church; he retires amid general regrets. And some are saying to Bishop Walters that he must not be too much of a dictator. In fact, they don't care to have him dictate to any degree. This disposition is rather unkind to the bishop, who has had nothing to say. His long standing as a Democrat, his ultra respectability, points him out as the logical chief factor in determining what's to be among his own race at the hands of the administration. His position is thrust on him, and yet in spite of the fact some would spoil him. Cruelty! "O, judgment, thou hast flown to brutish beasts." William Howard Taft retires from the Presidency enjoying the respect of the citizens generally. His administration, perhaps, will not be set down as brilliant; it will, we think, be held honest and fearless. Mr. Taft was but little of the politician, as generally thought about. He was surrounded by party men, true enough, but he saw beyond them, advocating the general need as he viewed it. His prosecution of what is held to be illegal combines was a feature and a sample of his progressive administration. Despite all of this, he did not inspire enthusiasm. He did, however, the greater thing; inspired trust and confidence. He retires amid the approbation of "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Evidently the members of the House of the Indiana Legislature have been stung by the tipping "system," judging by the large vote against it—73 years, 6 nays. The bill makes it an offense punishable by fine for a person to give a tip, receive a tip, or for an employer knowingly to allow an employee to accept a tip. The member introducing the bill said that he had received above one hundred letters urging legislation against what they called the evil. This doubtless will be unpleasant news to the waiters, who depend, in part, on what they receive by way of tips for their existence. The trouble is that the waiters have pushed the business a bit too hard, many going so far as to practically make demands. Poor servive is the spur, and which is often mercilessly applied in spite of the fact that the service is paid for in the office. However, we think the law is a hardship to perhaps as many more waiters who give good service and take their chances for extra pay. The law does not appeal to us as good, notwithstanding the corrective intents. Certainly an individual has the right to give his money away if he chooses to, even to waiters; the hotels should be most concerned; they should make rules that would protect their guests in their rights to good service. WOODROW WILSON, PRESIDENT. This is not a day of triumph; it is a day of dedication. Here must, not the forces of party, but the forces of humanity. Men's hearts wait upon us; men's lives hang in the balance; men's hopes call upon us to say what we will do. Who shall live up to the great trust? Who dares fall to try? I summon all honest men, all jpatriotic, all forward-looking men, to my side. God helping me, I will not fall them, if they will but counsel and sustain me!—From Woodrow Wilson's inaugural address. We are reminded, by these closing lines of President Woodrow Wilson's inaugural speech, of the wonderful Lincoln. Deep conviction as to the importance of the great trust. And as men do, when greatly moved, when greatly concerned, invade the realm of poetry for adequate expressions, for expressions that suit the thought, so has President Wilson drawn on the furtherest source of language for words and sentiment. As Lincoln was sublime at Gettysburg, Mr. Wilson is not less so in announcing his fearful responsibility. He approaches it soliciting counsel of all honest men that he may not fail. His great wisdom and discernance is not disputed; he counts this nothing unless he has the co-operation of honest-hearted men, whom, we will say, are willing to surrender the bias of their lives in the interest of the nation's wholeness. The negroes of the country have everything to hope of the new President. He promises to live above the rancor of partisan politics, and in which promise we place our hopes. Whatever may be said of the Theodore Tilton, he knew men. Speaking of that grand old Negro, Frederick Douglass, whom he knew for so many years, he said: "I knew the proudest giants of my day, And he was of them—strong amid the strong, But gentle, too, for, though he suffered wrong, Yet the wrongdoer never heard him say, Thee also do I hate * * * A lover's lay—no dirge, no doeful requiem song— Is what I owe him, for I loved him long, As dearly as a younger brother may. Proud is the happy grief with which I sing. For, O my country, in the paths of men There never walked a grander man than he! He was a peer of princes—yes, a king, Crowned in the shambles and the prison pen, The noblest slave that ever God set free!" Here's your unreserve. This talented man, of letters, of the law, pilloried as he was in the public estimation, found time to vent his full heart in the interest of one that so sorely needed it. We take it that he did not have the time or inclination to misrepresent his heart— "No man spake like that." EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION CELEBRATION. Death of Miss Parks—The Correspon …dent Goes to Frankfort—New Entrants to the Normal School. (By Lee L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut St, Home Phone, City 4511.) Mr. Tull E. Brown and Miss Hattie Renix, a teacher in the public schools, left this week for New York City, en route to Europe, where they have special engagements for four months. Miss Renix has a leave of absence for that length of time. Prof. John T. Clark left this week for New York City, where he has secured a position doing social settlement work. Mrs. Cahrlotte Benton, age 121, died in this city this week. Her home is in Nashville, Tenn., where her remains were sent. --- Miss Lillian Parks, a very popular young teacher of this city, died February 25, and was buried from the Congressional church of G. Harris, Mt. Carmil, Parks Parks had a host of friends. She was a graduate of Fisk University. She was twenty-five years old and a dear lover of her family, all of whom were toward the comfort of home. There were many beautiful floral offerings. A. B. McAfee had charge of the funeral services. It was reported in these columns a few weeks ago that Mr. Bowman Adams, formerly of this city, had met with a very serious accident. Your correspondent received this letter week from him, teaching in Mt. Carmil, Ill, saying that the rumor was false; that his parents were in California and getting along nicely. Mrs. Harriet Coles left this week for the Windy City, where she will reside in the future. Mr. I. Garland Penn, the distinguished journalist, spent a few hours in the city last week. The case of Sir Knight H. F. Jones, of Henderson, Ky., who was assaulted by two men, was dismissed in the police court last week. Mr. Jones has carried the case to the manhole, the first of his boys of assault with intent to kill. The case is attracting widespread attention. We shall invade the territory of our brotherhood president, Hardin Tolbert, within the next few days. We will spend only a few hours in Frankfort, picking up what bits of news we can. As we enter the Capital City we will throw out the flag, we will try this time to do as we did once before, slip into the brother's own territory and slip out without him seeing us. He says it cannot be done. Well, we will see. Look out for us, Tolbert, within the next ten days. We are coming. Watch every train or you will not see us. Mrs. Lillian Morris Furniss, of Indianapolis, Ind., is in the city at the bedside of her sister, Chance Corso Morrison, Morris, another brother, who is attending Howard University, is expected in the city. Mr. George Slaughter, the veteran news agent of The Freeman, is all smiles this week. He was quietly married by a Catholic priest last week. Slaughter joined the Catholic church some time ago. The Business Women's Club of the East End is sending appeals, asking for fund appeals toward the establishing of a day nursery and playground in the East End. The fiftieth anniversary of the signig of the emancipation proclamation will be celebrated in this city in a most fitting way if in this city, the emancipation of local organizations are carried out. The Negro Outlook Committee, at its last meeting, launched a plan calling on the citizens of every village and city to participate with them in celebrating this great event by sending exhibits of all kinds to be displayed in some suitable building. The Orphan's Home board is planning to have a mansion at the Armory, and work from all the local schools will be gathered and put on exhibition. Last Monday morning Rev. Parrish presented to the minister the message of making the Baptists of Kentucky and such others as desired to join with them, to help celebrate the emancipation upon the occasion that Baptist General Association, which me!—al- closing sisson's wonderful the im- mind as when him of or ex- ho has narthers and settysn- an. He of all His not will meet in this city. They, like the Negro Outlook Committee, propose to ask the State legislature for appropria- tions, but from the present financial collection of Kentucky's treasury, there will be but very little to contribute. Mr. and Mrs. Newman entertained a numerous dinner party last week at their residence, 2829 West Nutnut street. A host of friends were present. The house was decorated in a most artistic way, and an appetizing expressing themselves as having an enjoyable time. We are sorry that space will not permit us to give the names of those who were present. Mr. John Phillips, the popular bar in the East End, has returned to the city after a pleasant visit. Mr. John White, who has been out of the city for some time, will return on March 18. He wishes to be remembered to all of his friends. considered one of the best trreats ever given a large body of school children to work with. We speak a speech, but here is where he fell down. De- tectives Greer and Hall, who chaperoned the noted performer, saved him from a complete failure in the presence of so many pretty teachers responding to the invitation with a few words. Next week Stewart and Foster at the Pekin. Billy Dewey, of the Dewey Brothers, will finish out the week at the Pekin. The floor is being laid in the new theater at Fifth and John streets. After releasing the Hawaiian turn on Monday night, Manager Dempsey of the Pekin was met by the Freeman cor- pondent and asked to explain the rea- on for closing the act. Mr. Dempsey said: "I have had so much complaqnt from my patrons about some of these acts, that I have come to the conclusion The freeman Mrs. Prima Fitzbutter Waring was appointed this week to fill the vacancy at the Wilson street school. Grand Chancellor A. L. Garvin, of Harrodsburg, Ky., grand chancellor of the Kentucky Fytheians has been appointed to lead the driving proclamation. This is Mr. Garvin's first term. So far as we have learned he has made good. The February class of seventeen young ladies has just completed their high school work. Many of the young ladies have been teaching at the Parent-Teachers' meeting of the Central colored high school is doing great work in the way of drawing pictures of their children. We believe that these meetings ought to be a part of the weekly program of every school. A very fine Vicrola has been placed in the school. We enjoy the music very much. Quite a number of improvements are being made at the school. Prof. Matthews is working like a 'rojan' to help him make his schools in the United States. He says it takes time and patience to accomplish this. He continues to impress upon the minds of the pupils that the obligation of the pupil must be met by their shoulders and that the world is demanding competent boys and girls to fill the vacant places, and that to gain the goal the pupil must make the most of life. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL; BREZEY NEWS FLASHES. (By Hardin Holbert, Care of People's Pharmacy. Both Phones 666. Box 233. Frankfort, Ky.) "The Country Minister." a drama, was rendered by the senior class of K. N. & I. I at Hume Hall, with much credit to their class and instruction. Clearance has been mentioned candidate for secretary of the U. B. F. of the state. The cast was as follows: The Country Minister, John W. Langford; Miss Hellen Burkholder; Miss Elizabeth O. W. Steele; Miss Jerusha Judkins; Miss C. J. Booker; Timothy Hart, H. B. Cruce; Roxie, Miss Addie Smith; Pardoe, H. E. Goodloe; Granny Grimes; Miss G. trude Thornton; Dr. Pen Potter, J. W. William Henry, James Ayers; Maid, Miss Annabelle McCormack; Office, C. A. Tutt; Mr. Brown, the Detective, the Country Minister (disguised. A large crowd was in attendance. Rev. T. Timberlake, of Mayfield, is conducting a revival at the First Baptist church, of which Rev. T. W. pastor, is expected. This church has more members than any other colored church in the city. Miss Margaret Beachum died in Lexington and her body was brought to this city for burial. The family express many thanks to those who were so kind to them in their hard struggle. Mr. James B. Woolridge, one of the oldest and most respected residents of this city, is dead. He left a host of friends to mourn his death. Mrs. Finnie Perry returns many thanks to those who were so kind to her at the time of the death of her husband. Mrs. Mary L. Webster was called to Midway on account of the death of her husband's grandmother. Miss Christena Bryant has gone to St. Louis. Mrs. Louise Brown and Mrs. Catherine Taylor are improving from a spell of sickness. --- Prof. Tull E. Brown and Miss Hattie Renix, both musicians of Louisville, passed through the city en route to New York, from where they will sail for Europe, for a year's study. Misses Emma and Blanch Gordon gave a dinner in honor of their mother Mrs. Mary Gordon, of Louisville, and a three-course menu was served. Those guests included Kate Green, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, Miss Dora Dodson, Messrs. Henry Green and Robert Weathers. CINCINNATI, O. Hawaiian Duo at the Pekin. Mr. John Woods was held over with a new act and proved a big attraction. He opened the space made vacant by the closing of the Hawaiians, making up a good card. Notes Accepting the invitation of Prof. F. M. Russell, of the Frederick Douglass School, ventriloquist, entertained the school children Tuesday afternoon, March 4. The $80 children screamed themselves Were personally thanked by the principal and all the teachers to whom he had been the children, were present. This was WANTED, MEN! Wanted Men with Foresight, Judgment aud a Will. Ambitious Men, Business Inclined Men, Hustling Men, Men That Can Handle Men. Wanted Men with Iron in their Blood, Steel in their Back-bone, and Brass in their Face. Wanted Men with a Record for Doing Ordinary Things in an Extraordinary Way. Wanted Men Local and Traveling as Salesmen. 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After releasing the Hawaiian turn on Monday night, Manager Dempsey of the Pekin was met by the Freeman corrections officer, who was son for closing the act. Mr. Dempsey said: "I have had so much complaint from my patrons about some of these charges, and I know that it is time to call a halt. Miss Tyler, who has charge of the act, has worked here on Fifth street a number of years. My work has always been clean, and I was surprised when she put that act on in my house, knowing the class of people I cater to. I will not tolerate any more foreign dances while I manage this house." Madame Rosa Lee Tyle was seen in her suite of rooms at the Douglass hotel after the show at the Pekin Monday night, "in the room," she said. "Just we think," she said, "we have just come off of big time, playing the same act in all white houses, receiving nothing but applause from large audiences and to come to Cincinnati to be closed in a colored house. I cannot help but think that Mr. Dempsey had other reasons for closing the show, so I will call up a booking agent and lay my complaint before him, and then I will consult my attorney, as I feel that my reputation has been damaged, the act left immediately when it will open at the Monogram theater. EXCELLENT BILLS AT GRAND AND MONOGRAM "Bert" Williams Here -Spicy Items Along the "Stroll." (By Cary B. Lewis.) CHICAGO, ILL., March 5 (Special). The Grand. Mr. Dave Peyton and his orchestra scored a big hit the first of the week, playing popular airs for the overture, which was followed with excellent pictures. Humpty Dumpty Comedy Company was the first act a pantomime act, playing a song and a plaid, singing andodeling and imitators. This act was very good and went big. Their imitations were far above the average. The Army Surgeon, a playlet of the Army, and a hobo and a surgeon general with a bad ear for hearing; especially funny was the Irishman's wit. Lydell and Butterworth, two black-face comedians, imitated the Irishman's wit. Lydell and Lydell is slim and lanky and does some very eccentric dancing. The bill closes with four good leaping acrobats. The last half of last week was "Lower 13," which was fun in an hour long, but it was not fun in plasing. Two other acts were on the bill. The Monogram. The Monogram opens with the Murdos and five dogs—dogs educated to do clever tricks. It is a big number and one of the clearest in vaudeville. The City Trilogy includes Alberta Perkins, Miss Mable Gant and Harry Jackson. The act is nicely staged—the gowns perfect and have seen this season. Mr. Jackson also looks well in a white suit. They sing "Midnight Cho Cho." "When I Lose You," "Devil's Ball," "Now Am De Koo," "Koo Koo," "Booking Koo" and a scown. Buster and Rock Pile were two funny comedians and the large audience enjoyed the act immensely. They were booked from the S. H. Dudley circuit, which is now subheading agency to be booked into the Monogram. Miss Abbie Mitchell did not arrive from Montreal, Can., in time for the show on Monday night, but was seen and heard delightful and sweet as ever, getting scores of encores after each song. Notes All the talk is "Burt" Williams is in town, have you seen him? Richard Henry Little, writing for the Chicago Examiner, writes in the Tuesday morning's issue, "of course, the storm center was 'Burt' Williams. is always funny, the funniest man on the day today," he writes. He volume of harrowing merriment this time than ever before." Mr. Little is unstinted in his praise of the great comedian and we rejoice that the hit of the "Follies" is our own "Burt" Williams. Miss Lucy Bailey, who is a companion of Miss Nore Bays, the celebrated actress of the 1930s, Miss Bailey was greatly pleased with the dinners and parties given her by Miss Josephine Davis during her last visit to the Windy City. Green and Marlow opened at the Lincoln theater, Springfield, Ill., booked by Frank Q. Doyle. Reports are that they were a big hit. Brooks and Bowen are on the Thienle circuit for ten weeks. Their many friends wish them success. Mr. Charles Young of the Washington theater, reports that he is having great success at this new picture house, Mr. WANT Wanted aud a W Inclined Can Ha Wa their Bac Wa Things In Wa To guarantee of satisfaction or money refu- janitors and porters Quick Money wanted in every locality For terms an Edward A Factory Department drop as clean as the first drop Can be instantly and accurately regulated. A wonderful renovating machine. A simple, practical and durable machine. Built on honor and sold on its merits with a Young entertains the audience with several new songs each night. Hear him. It is one of the prettiest houses on the South Side. Johnson, Smith and Johnson are on Western time, doing a big vaudville act. Lanky Lew Peyton, with his big dining car act, passed through the city this week. He is going on the Miles time. He reports great success. Everybody is talking about the amateur minstrel to be at Oakland Music Hall, Easter Monday night. Don't make any engagement for that evening. See Buster Boozer, Washington, Pierpont Morgan, Rockefeller, Taft, Roosevelt, Wilson and other celebrities. A dance follows with Garfield Wilson's orchestra playing. The Brown Sisters are at the Oreillo theater this week, Monogram theater, March 10. On Doyle time. Miss Lizzie Wallace has returned from Milwaukee, Wis., where she went on business and pleasure; some say pleasure. Tim and Hester Moore are at the Oreillo theater, Cleveland, then to Philadelphia, after which they will return to Moline for a much-needed rest. The Dora Patterson Trio will open at the Monogram theater next week. Mr. George Reeves, tran drummer of the Monogram theater, was recently married to Miss La Deska Harrison by the Rev. D. P. Roberts, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church. Miss Harrison is a most charming and delightful little girl. Miss Reeves is one of the most popular young men in the profession and his many friends wish him joy and bliss in their married life. Officer 666, as he is known, is the polite and courteous policeman and doorman at the Grand theater. He has become very popular by the nice little courtesies down the street. He crowds close of the first show. Bad characters have no chance to ploy their mischief making with such an all-seeing eye as that of "Officer 666." Mr. Harrison Emanuel will soon begin to make preparations to have his recital at one of the downtown halls. His success last year was phenomenal; this year he is expected to be greater. Mr. Emanuel is one of the coming violinists of the age. Mrs. Martha B. Anderson, the widely known singer and music teacher, is said to have been robbed one evening last week while on her way home on the South Side. 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The Royal Singhalese troupe from Ceylon are playing at Alpha theater at Cleveland, O., this week. At the Dunbairn theater, Columbus, O., Price and Taylor and U. S. Thompson, better known as "Slow Kid." S. H. Dudley was absent from his show February 21 to 26 owing to the death of his sister. He writes from Lebanon, Pa. Prof. Tull Brown, Miss Hattie Renix and J. H. Meadows will leave soon for Edinburgh, Scotland, to join the American Concert Company. Mack and Mack, Mary and Billie, at Bellville Park theater, standing them up. Will open at Locus theater March 16, at New Orleans, La. Willie Owens, after two weeks in Indianapolis at the Crown Garden theater, has gone to Atlanta, Ga., where he will open at L. D. Joel's Central theater. Bradford and Bradford at the Lytic theater, Cordelle, Ga. He having success right along. Lotin Roseland is one of the best soubres in the business. Among the callers at the Freeman office this week were Misses Florence McChain, Bessie Bulliard and Rhea Moore, of Frank Montgomery's "In Ethiopiaville." The ladies were in good form. HJerry Barnes and Thompson opened at the Famous theater, Atlanta, Ga. on January 17 with a new act of that own called "Bunga Boo from Africa." They broke the record, making the act two weeks. Mr. William Malone, a well-known young man among the "men of the avenue," has opened a first-class buffet at 401 West North street, where he has plenty of fine wines, liquors and cigars in stock. John Gertrude, who has filled successful engagements at the Crown Garden theater, Indianapolis, for ten weeks, and where he became a favorite with the city's first edible wine maker, Memphis, Tennessee at the Metropolitan theater. He sends best regards to all. Harry Long, formerly of the team of Thornton and Long, now with Stetson U. T. C. Company, meets with the team of Robert E. Lee." He would like to hear from Eddie E. Daye and Mrs. Emma Skinner. Write him in care of the Freeman. Jesse M. Pascall, of Chicago, a young comedian, known as the man behind the voice, has just closed a four weeks' engagement at the Famous theater, Mobile, Ala. He is now playing at two weeks' engagement at the Dream Theater in New Orleans. He makes a big hit singing his comedy dancing the house in an upper-floor start to finish. At the Majestic theater, Columbia, Mc. At the Kelley Trio playing this theatrical show, she should be quite a drawing card. The two ladies are some good lookers and voices like nightingales. Mr. C. Kelley is a man. As a whole this act should make good any place. Miss Peach, the new man, is standing along nicely, considering this being her first attempt at vaudeville. She does extraordinarily well. Commencing next week, she will piece orchestra, consisting of violin, cornet, trombone, clarinet, traps and plano. NEW YORK NOTES. (By the Owl.) The Lincoln Theater Jack Small opened the bill. The Mannings followed. Do Forest went all the way to the bill. The Bill and Lewis were good. Bob Condon and Simms and Simms went good. Laura Tyler did well. The Carter Trio closed. The team seemed to have the audience with them. Crescent Theater. The Happy Four was one of the big acts at the Crescent last week. Allen and Morton went well. Bill Tucker was good. The Pewes were all right. The juggling done by the male member was good, and he has the act under control. Lafayette Theater. This house has had a large bill all week. Last half brought Margo's Manipens. Now, this is some activity. The best way to get the car dealers. This was one great act, and the audience fairly screamed. R. Henry Strange in his dramatic work was very entertaining. When Abe Marks and his company came out you couldn't hear for the applause. He is one funny Jewish character. Jim Reynolds, character comedian was an entertainer. He "The Green Grass Grew All Around," was well received. The Reese Brothers and their Dandy Minstrels closed the house and the Green Grass Grew All Around and every member knows his or her work and does it. The show, as I said before, was good from start to finish. Franklin Theater. The Brinkleys have a nice act which was well received. Miss Evon and White, as you know, are very clever. They went big at each show. Burton and Horcum did nicely, as well as A. Reilly Mack. Family Theater. Evon Robinson and Gonzell White played the first half of the week at this theater and were, a riot. As a sister team they are among the good ones. Allen and Wright came in and went. The team was neat and very clever team and went big at this house. Riggs and Gandy came in next and received their share of the applause of the audience. Jones and Jones returned as strong as ever. This is a good team. The show was a team with Williams and stevens' Zanzibar Girls. Act No. 3. AT THE BUCKINGHAM THEATER, LOUISVILLE, KY. (By Geo. Slaughter.) Everything new but the theater itself, is the slogan for next week at the Buckingham theater, where Sim Williams "Girls from Joyland will appear, the company will appear, the populaire comedian before the burlesque public, Harry L. Cooper, who is also responsible for the book. That the company has achieved success, each known here, is the different officers of the appeared in. Added to a cast of exceptional merit it has a chorus of twenty-five beautiful girls, all said to be smilecoaxers. The entertainment is audacious and filled "Flirting Plot. The plot in detail is that of an adventures and her husband who are stopping at a country hotel, run by a German. They scheme to get his money through. The German also being married, gives scope for many ludicrous situations, which are cleverly handled. Then follows an up-to-daet audience comprised of Gretchen Garner and Fred Nice, whose monsieur pattern; Emily Nice in popular songs; Eugene West and Catharine Henry in the soul-absorbing dramatic playlet, "Blanche" that lowes the burlesque. The Happy Helper, the full strength of the company is utilized. Matinees will be given daily during this engagement. MISS MITCHELL TAKES REST HERE. Miss Lella B. Mitchell and her "picks" are resting this week in Indianapolis, after a successful engagement at the Crown Garden theater as well as her engagement here, she has been re-recording another big act, which should be a hit on big time. Miss Mitchell and "picks" will open at Booker Washington Airdome, St. Louis, Mo., week of March 10 and return here and be at the Crown March 24. Miss Laura Brown, the vaudeville pianist and vocalist, is looking the picture of health when I met her last week, having just recovered from a recent illness. I would like to hear from Greene and Marlowe and Miss Jessie Belle Haywood as to their intentions. Billy E. Jones. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTARTED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE CROWN GARDEN THEATER. Frank Montgomery and Florence Mc Clelain—"In Ethiopiaville." Presented by Messrs. Montgomery and Green. Scenes about the Crown Garden theater this week are much like those formerly seen about the Parrk theater when the big combinations were in town. Good literature came from the house and in the lobby. Good literature placed in your hands on entering the house. One gets the good, old-time feeling—feeling fairly content to do without theaters downtown where they draw microcosms. The crowds that came out and went the week through were box office delights. Everybody was happy—they had been hungry for a show of the kind, and when they eat it up, as they say on the streets. Ethiopiavile. The play opens up with the festive life of Ethiopiai. The village lads and lassies are seen in their favorite pastime the game of hide and seek. The shows up here, reminding one of that scene when the curtain first rolled up on Williams and Walkers' "In Dahomey"—having a cantata effect, or perhaps light music, a chanting chorus, vim, showing long and faithful training, Considerable stagecraft is shown in the staging, speaking splendidly for Montgomery, under whose directions everything is going. "What a Wonder Your Ever-Loving Little Heart," "Musical Moon," led by Billy Ewing. This was one of the notable numbers of the program. Ewing has a very good voice. Her other numbers were "Dixie," "On the Mississippi," "Syncopated Boogie Boo" and "Oh, Ho/ in the Morning." The plot, if one can call it that, has to do with a stolen casket. It is but a thread of a story, but sufficient to have made it clear that the mingling and which was not neglected. "Joseph Green," done by Charlie Ross, is a respectable appearing old colored farmer with a bunch of children, among whom is Florence McClain, and his wife, "Samantha Green" by Emma Thornton. The old man was relieved of his jewel casket by robbery. All of these showed consider-able ability, especially Miss McClain, who claim the distinction of being a star. The robbery occurred after Green and his family had decided to migrate to the remote Detectives are sent for to ferret out the deed. In the meanwhile two down and out minstrel men appear on the scene, who learning of the theft and the reward, the Detectives are sent to get on their feet. They were put on the job. These were "Shylock Holmes-read" by Frank Montgomery, comedian, and Dandy Jones Pinkerton) by Ed Lea Lemmons. The playlet ends with "Shylock Holmes-read" having stumbled onto the lost casket in a crap game, thus proving a de- Frank Montgomery, Comedian. Mr. Montgomery is a comedian in the best sense. He has a fine sense of humor, shown by his play on words and his facial expressions. The moment he hits the stage it is preto! change! The doubtful ones must give up and join the chorus of laughter that greets nearly everything in the room. The one depending Hot on a single suggestive thought or expression. In the passing of the greater shows, and which includes the A. FRANK MONTGOMERY Dudley aggregation, which is about to retreat. Frank Montgomery and his players will be logical successors. More than likely his name and those of his company he will be seen in the arena long. He not only trains his people; he stages his shows and writes the music. In the play Ethiopiaville one song only he wavers, and the other one he dids song, "Peace Wid the World," made a hit. Montgomery was formerly with Dudley. He has also staged numbers with success in big white shows. In Chicago he wavers his right-hand man at the Pekin theater. Florence McClain This distinguished little actress has received considerable mention from time to time as her co-worker, Mr. Montgomery, has a "salid of her as she was well known" in its success in the stage, but it is safe to say she is the most accomplished all-around lady performer of the race. She does everything as well as most lady performers and some actresses. Montgomery have worked out a style that is wholly different and which classes her in A. FLORENCE MCLAIN a delightful new school of acting and which is not seen every day. Her singing voice is pretty and effective; not strong. Her dancing is a series of delights. If she were only that—a dance she could do. Her body must permit her admirable figure to be seen, which, with her grace in every movement comes very near being a spellbinder. Then when she sings the buzz around "I am the girl" and gets them. To express it carelessly, she's good all over. 5 Ed Lea Coleman. Coleman is a splendid straight man. He is as effective at times as was the late George alker in his feeding. He is on his knees in the ground of Montgomery's wit. In fact, he is so capable that what he does and says also passes for wit, owing to the pleasure it Frank Montgomery & Florence McClain "In Kocomo." Twenty Other People. Coming, Johnie Woods (Little Henry) and Marger Lorcnane Note Vaudeville Acts—Summer is coming, write now for open time. Tim E. Owsley Charles Nickerson. Charles Nickerson as "George Augustus Stokes" is the policeman; also does the newsboy act. As a policeman he makes a good face as a police officer. The company as a whole is satisfactory, giving a show that is really entertaining. The singing by choruses and solos has warmth and brilliancy—charms and holds all. Those appearing on the program, not already mentioned, are: "Eliza Jones," the nurse, Lila Moore; "Ludcinder Jones," the lady from Boston, Belle Smedley; "Little Willie Jones," the village pest, Slim; "The Sweetheart," the sweetheart, Edna Coleman; "Nick Carter," the king of detectives, Harry McDonald; Village Boys and Girls, Sadie Thompson, Blanche Thompson, Will Duncan, Mesh Thompson, Gary Thompson, George Smith, Bessie Billard and Reah Moore, Musical numbers not mentioned: "Old Boston Town," "Crazy About Some Boy," Our Old Man, "I Wonder Why They Plant the Snowball" and "Where Will I MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. KEITH'S Grand Opera House Next Week. Vaudeville in its High est Expression. Louis A. Simon & Kathryn Osterman Co. In "A Parsian Garden." Vaudeville's most pretentious musical comedy, with 14 song birds and plenty of pretty girls and stunning gowns. Eight big acts. 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 10c.: EVENINGS 15c. Next week the company will appear in "The New York Times" and lyrics and music by Frank Montgomery. JINES AND HILL A NOTABLE SUCCESS. Acts may come and acts may go, but few acts will ever come here that will make the impression on the theater-goers of Indianapolis that James and Hill did during their time at the theater recently. Kid Henry James is a native of Atlanta, Ga., and possess much talent for writing. He has been writing sketches, vaudeville acts and lyrics for about six years, and has met many of the stars of the Hills. Hill is of Charlott, N. C., and has been on the stage about three years and in that time she has established an enviable reputation as a soubrette. In fact James and Hill have a well-balanced act. The costumes are excellent, the kind on and off the stage. During their engagement here at the Crown Garden theater, they made many warm friends, due to their ability to entertain with the latest songs and dances. They were in St. Louis this week with excellent reports concerning their making, good have reached this office. THE TENNESSEE KID" Just closed two sus: caselight weed row Crown Garden Theatre, Indianapolis, Ind. Open Monday at Central Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. JINES AND HILL! THOSE KOLORED KANDY KIDS Singers and Talkers. Not the world's best, but we are as good as the rest. Always working. Why? We deliver clean goods This week at Booker T. Washington Theatre, St. Louis, Mo. Orchestrations written, songs taken from voice, acts written and rehearsed. Mall orders given prompt attention. You 'certainly Look Good to Me,' and the "Pussy Cat Rag," on sale here. Send eighteen cents in stamps. 3109 STATE STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS THE BOOKER WASHINGTON AN- NEX THEATER NOTES. ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Kelly Trio, two girls and a man, closed a successful one-week engagement at this theater, to large and enthusiastic audiences nightly. Kelly Trio, the group and talk-act, Mr. Kelly's comedy is of the late and lamented Hogan's style and will go nicely on any time. The younger Miss Kelly is featuring Hunter and Matthews big song hit, "Gambler Dan," this week at the Majestic theater, Co Wants first class acts of all kinds. State all particulars in first letter. Address A. Minsky, Mgr., 1417 Wylie Ave., Pittsburg, Penna. Stewart and Foster, the other act on the week's bill, were equally as entertaining in their funny singing and talking sketch, entitled *Anat*. Ragtime灯笼戏 will be rehearsing a preparatory for big time, where they will also sing "Gambier Dan." The EbonyVaudeville & Musical Exchange Want acts of all descriptio s quick. Send photos if possible. Booking New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Del., Cambridge, M., Baltimore and Washington, D. C. Affiliated with the leading circuits. Although it is Lent, the little theater times a day, and every act playing this house speaks highly of the courtesy and conservation show them by the man- agement. PERRY & PERRY FAMOUS THEATER, ATLANTA, GA. That nifty pair with something to please the eye and ear and keep the feet a going. Doing well somewhere. Address care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. Means and Means, America's greatest chair balancers, opened at the Famous theater, Atlanta, Ga., week of February 24, and the act was the vaudeville, by both public and press. Mr. Means himself is said to have no doubt the strongest set of teeth of any human being. After lifting from one to sixty pounds during the act, he closes his hands in his wife three times from the floor. She weighs 127 pounds. Mrs Means is becoming somewhat of an iron-jawed king herself and is swinging three chairs weighing over twelve pounds apiece. They are at the Famous for an indelible performance at the house they play Mr. Whippler's or Mr. Casin's circuit. Means and Means say, watch the Freeman. They are going to give an entire performance at Moore's Reards to Moore and Moore, Seals and Fisher; also Bob Russell and Marion Brooks. WANTED! A first class black face comedsan, good song and dance artist and a lady singer and dancer. No dead ones need apply. Address DIXIELAND THEATRE, Charleston, S. C Buckingham Theatre, Louisville, Ky., One week, Commencing Sunday Mat., March 9 "GIRLS FROM JOYLAND!" DOUGLASS THEATER, MACON, GA. The Manhattan Vaudeville and Stock Company is still the drawing attraction at the Douglass theater. B. E. Edwards, the celebrated tenor, is still the favorite over the soubrets and comedians, and the company has the audience. The manager and proprietor has a smile on his face from Monday until Sunday. Offers One Big Scream, a Real Box Office Attraction Breaking Records Everywhere ROUTE S. H. DUDLEY, in "Dr. Beans From Boston"—Washington, D. c., week of March 10. Phi. S. G. LOWERY'S DIXIE FASHION PLATE MINTRESTS—Desoto, Mo. March 10-11; Piedmont, 12; Donlom, 13; Corning, Ark. 14; Poplar near S. H. Dudley Amusement Enterprises Main Office 1933 Ninth St., N. W., Washington, D. C. BLACK PATTI MUSICAL COMEDY CO -Kansas City, Mo. March 11 BROUDA -DOURS—Brunswick, Ga. March 11 WHITE SLAVE CO.—Norfolk, Va. WASHINGTON ELLA B. MOORE! The Fashion Plate of Vaudeville, with CHINTZ MOORE The Original Mirth Producer Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., for 6 Weeks, Going Fine. COLORD ARISTOCRACY MINSTREEL Indigenous Green Street, Augusta, Ga., Indigenous LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List. Arnte, Billy Allen, G. W. Allen, J. W. Air, Ship Barrister, Jack Bryant, Archie Butler, G. E. Bryant, W. Campbell, J. H. Cross, Lodge Coleman, James C. Clark, H. A. Cook, Sam Daniels, Lyons Dennis, J. W. Davis, Fred Evans, Sam Eldridge, Willie Farrell, Ed Ferris, Bismark Fields, Henry Fordon, E. Jr. Gilpin, Chus. Gilmore, Buddie Graham, Frank Gazan, Billy Hopkins, Frank Harris, Fred Houze, Bert Hamilton, Geo. Hightower, Charley Kyle, Lonnie Mack, W. M. Miss, Trb. Peelert, Dave Peoples, Amos Pitt, J. B. Rawles, H. L. Saucy, Ollie Smith, John Stone, E. Sutton, H. J. Smith, James Smith, Henderson Wilson, J. R. Williams, George H Washington, W. T. Weston, Billy Wheeler and Morgan's Co. Walburg, H. W. Young, Ollie The Fashion Plate of Vaudeville, with CHINTZ MOORE The Original Mirth Producer Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., for 6 Weeks, Going Fin HEY THERE LEIGH WHIPPER Monologist Extraordinary Ladies' List. Monologist Extraordinary With his Nosegay of Nonsence Culled From the Garden of Fun. Sixth Week at Central Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. L. D. Joel, "See Webster for Definition of Circuit Court." Bradford, Mittie Crawford, Virginia Denton, Lula Ennis, Mrs. W. R. Howard, Mrs. Nettle Hall, Carrie Mae Helton, Jesse Jones, Julia Hardee, Louise McClure, Miss Gipple Murphy, Miss Estella Smith, Miss Bessie Styles, Doshie Smiley, Alberta Talvor, Ruby Taylor, Jennie Townsend, Mary Taylor, Nettle Wilson, Ruth Whitman Sisters Lyric Theatre Moving Pictures and Vaudeville. All first class acts write. One show a night. The house of quality and not quantity. Boisy D. Legge, Mgr. Lige Pearson, Prop. Box 196, Cordele, Georgia. When Troubled With Your Eye OR IN NEED OF GLASSES, SEE DR. C. FRIES, OPHTHALMOLOGIST At Louisville Optical Company, 410 Fourth Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky Satisfaction Guaranteed. When Troubled With Your Eyes OR IN NEED OF GLASSES, SEE DR. C. FRIES, OPHTHALMOLOGIST At Louisville Optical Company, 410 Fourth Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky Satisfaction Guaranteed Mattie Hite is no wworking with the Evon Robinson Dixie Girls. McDaniel and McDaniel are at the Dixie Theater this week, Atlanta, Ga. The Nashes are at the Bolden Theater, Crisfield, Md, with Green's Opera House to follow. Where are you, Kinky? Billy E. Jones is singing with great success "Somehow I Can't Forget" and "Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold." week take unto himself credit for the assemblage of a group of specialty performers, in a collective line among the best. Some of the artists of the list have been seen here before, but none of them has returned with an 'old turn. Brightness and elegance mark each act, and the show, in consequence is a succession of delights. Mattie Philips and her Jungle Girls were a strong headliner this week. They gave an en en and dancing, and with a lot of clever foolery and persi flage, gave an act that made the hous The Wallace Sisters, the well-known team of Brooklyn, are scoring a big success at the cabaret shows in New York, featuring the big song hits. HJ Ierry Barnes and Barnes closed at the McKinney Street Theater, Augusta, Ga., with success. Barnes and Barnes open at the Famous Theater, Atlanta, Ga. Criswell and Bailey are at the Fairland Theater, Washington, D. C., and Circle Theater, Philadelphia, Pa.; March 10-17, New York; March 24-31, Chicago. Doyle Circuit to follow. Al Spence, the dancing comedian, has joined Billy E. Jones' new act, Brooklyn's new songs, and will lead a new song, including the song hits, "Give Me Your Hand and Fifteen Cents." Harrison Jackson and Russel Jenkins have joined hands as a team and opened Monday at the Keystone theater. Jenkins was formerly bass singer with the Lubrite Hill's "My Friend from Dixie" Company. Happy Simpson, the jolly trump barrel jumper and acrobat, was at the Star Theater, Pittsburgh, Pa., February 24; Oriole University, March 3, with Columbus, Q., to follow. Mank Mongeron, why don't you write? R. O. Henderson, the character, singing, talking, versatility comedian and musician, who is the Company, sends greetings to all friends in and out of the profession. Doing nicely, thank you. Open for anything good on the week of March 31, but must be good. NOTES FROM J. M. BUSY MIN STRELS IN LOS ANGELES. (By Leslie Grant.) In Los Angeles, about January 19, they had not a bad night until the great rain we had here, raining from February 22 until the 25th. He was sick. Some of the cars could not run in some parts of the city. The company will be in Los Angeles until about March 10. Simon Jones, the comedian, has been in for several days, suffering with pneumonia. He is getting along well, and said for him to stay in a few more days. FUQUA GIANTS GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON. Chicago, Ill. Editor of THE FREEMAN: the manager of the Famous Fuqua Giants, of Chicago, and recently manager of the 1911 Louisville Tigers, one of the greatest teams in the South, that met all comers, is now at his home in Chicago. The team carrying the name of the once famous Fuqua Giants, and would be glad to hear from a good catcher and left fielder, is the 900 South State Street, Chicago. THE BROOKLYN THEATER AT CHARLOTTE, N. C. We are doing all the business that could be expected at this time of the year. We have had us us for our weeks ahead of having us in for our awards as La Belle Man and That Colored Gentleman, and Moses Grahm, better known as TwoStory, Mose, singing "Titanic, Fare Thee Man," and "The Man," is getting back from bows nightly, Perry and Perry, in "The Man from Bam." are a scream from start to finish, and the man is closing the bill with a dramatic act entitled "Lady Sternholt the Secret," a box office attraction. Mr. Sanders is pleased with his show his patronage and his people rewards to all in and out of the profession. FAMOUS THEATER, ATLANTA, GA This theater, located at 124 Decatur street, has opened with vaudeville and stock shows. The opening night was quite a success. We sent the crowds we wanted to see, and we co-hosted some of the best people in the theatrical business, including Albert, White, Miss Idela Redmon, Clinton and Clinton, switchbacks and Miss Oliver made quite a art with "Love Me as You Used to Do" by Mary Ware and Ban Weiss. We scream in "Zuland." Miss Nare and Butler are with us, also Joe Means and wife, with a novelty act. Lark Lee and Gus Fleming are holding the orchestra. Our manager, J. N. Cason, is well aware of our services. All good regards to the Pete Porter is stare director. RETIREMENT OF S. H. DUDLEY, COMEDIAN. With the retirement of S. H. Dudley, people are wondering who will take that talented gentleman's place, should the Smart St't continue on the road, "there are some people who are in the position, but one is inclined to be skeptical when the popularity and personality of Dudley is taken into consideration, and there are few comedians, no matter how much they are involved. He is as good, if not superior, fit to take up Dudley's mantle. Inquiries in the producing companies' offices as well as from the traveling managers elicits no information, but we have a Kogi Kogi, people we have many hard-working, conscientious men who, under proper coaching and with proper musical setting, could probably advance themselves, provided they have the right to take the narrow path without allowing small success to spoil them. X. Y. Z. PEOPLES THEATER, HOUSTON, TEXAS. Sam Russell, manager of the Peoples Theater, 211 Milam street, is now very ill at his Houston home. He would be very glad to hear from his friends. The theater considers the bad weather, and since Mr. Russell has been in charge the patrons of the theater have seen some of the best and cleanest shows that have been performed there that Mr. Rutherford assistant manager and private secretary to Mr. Russell, has been taking the greatest care of the business during Mr. Russell's illness, and has proven a very capable manager and business man. Mr. Russell will play the entire stock company will play the Dreamland Airdome for the summer. The performers: Savannah Kid and wife; Tilly Brown, soubriette; Alice Saushy; and John Lyle; Budley Lyle; John Lewis, Goose Esgr; Prof. Joshua Smith, piano; Ira A. Rutherford, drums and bells. THE AUDITORIUM THEATER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. It is not always possible to arrange a bill of vaudeville novelties so that the result shall be an entertaining relationship but instead John Gibson, the Auditorium Theater, may this week take unto himself credit for the assembling of a group of specialty performers who, in their respective lines, are the most talented of all, and the list have been seen here before, but none of them has returned with an "old" turn. Brightness and cleverness mark action in this week, and the success of delights. Mattie Phillips and her Jungle Girls were a strong headliner this week. They gave an entertaining "array of clever dances, dancing and flare, gave an act that made the house wild and drew the people from every section of the city to see them. Miss Creed and her clever dances, freshing—Sid Perrin, Sapro and Stewart, in a most laughable absurdity, "Lucy Long's Birthday Party." The scenes permit some very creative staging dressing and unnerving stolls of laughter, which was just what it was written for. Madame Dempsey and her three dancing girls danced into favor with the audience. Collins vocalized in her usual way, and Stewart Brothers gave songs and dances of the latest devising, closing their act and dancing. Notto, who was persistent, and amusing sketches will be added every week, which makes it the popular vaudeville house in the city. WHAT'S WHAT ON THE DUDLEY CIRCUIT. Washington, D. C.—S. H. Dudley Theater, Lew W. Henry, manager: Robinson and Randell; Princess Solotanka; four special pictures. Fairyland Theater, Richmond, Va. manager: Crswell and Bailey; Seminoles. Petersburg, Va.—Idle Hour Theater, Pat Northlington manager: Molloy and Richmond, Va. manager: Richmond, Va.—Walter J. Coulter, manager: Crampton and Banks; Cary and Cary. Norfolk Va.—Globe Theater, J. Van Buiusbak, manager: The Hildmans; Ebps and Loretta; Minstrel Morris. Newport News, Va.-S. H. Dudley Theater, Matt Lewis, manager: Dunsmore Trio and three other acts. Louisville, Ky.-Ruby Theater, O. B. Dudley, manager: Open May 1, vaudeville and pictures. Philadelphia, Pa.-Circle Theater, Geo. Bundy, manager: Five big acts; Griffin Sisters. Pittsburgh, Pa.-Star Theater, Abe Minsky, manager; Love and Love of Madame Tschirnov, Jim Dee, Theodore Himo, Tom Smith's Cabaret; Owens and Owens; Jeff DeMounta, Annapolis, Md.-Amusia Theater, Stevens & Adams, managers; Pictures only Cleveland, O.-Ortole Theater, O. J. Harris, manager; The Brown Girls and two other big acts. Washington, D. C.-West End Theater, Chass. Green, manager; Susie Sutton was takenick Tuesday night, and had to lay off Savannah, Ga.—Arcadia Theater, J. Sawannah Manager: Opens March 19, on the Diddley. New York City, N. Y.—Crescent Theater, John Friob, manager: Will take Dudley's acts after April 1. Chicago, Ill.—Monogram Theater, M Kline: Buster and Rockpile and three other This week at the Booker Washington Annex the bill was extraordinary. Brown and Brown showed that they are in line and left the house in an uproar. Much theater goers concerning the good work of Mrs. Brown. Tim and Hester Moore opened with strong singing and dancing skit that brought down the audience. Moore arees are St. Louis theater goers. Mrs. Moore is turing Hunter and Matthews' latest song hit. S. R. O. sign nightly. Friends in and out of the profession will be grieved to hear of the death of Nasir. The movie is about the dian, late of the Booker Washington Stock Company. Death was due from pneumonia. Mr. Coleman's demise occurred Monday, February 16, and the fate of the movie is in the future. J. Tanner Golpin, late manager of the Booker Washington Stock Company, is back on Market street after visiting the following eastern cities: Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and Princeton, N. J. Muskogee, Oklahoma, Muskogee, Okla., where he will do the producing at the Pastime theater, with that noble manager, Mr. Jesse Brown. Harper H. Pugley, the clown, has written a new song which will be heard on the new book St. Louis is now booming with song writers. Mr. Ed Lee Coleman has returned to St. Louis on account of the death of his brother, Nash Coleman. He is charac- terized with Frank Montgomery Stock Company. Two big benefits were given for Nash Coleman, to help defray the expenses of the funeral. Both benefits were given to the funeral committee for Harper H. Puglesey and J. Tanner Golpin. Much is thought of Mr. Charles Turpin, owner of the Booker Washington Annex, and Mr. Haines, owner of the Lincoln theater. Both gentlemen will be兼顾 the benefits given to the benefits given for Mr. Nash Coleman's funeral services. Thos who contributed to the services are as follows: Brown and Brown, Golpin and Robinson, Harper Puglesey, Willie and Cherokee Thorn- both benefits, Thid and Hester Moore. Both benefits were successes. We expect two new houses in St. Louis this spring, if Dame Rumer counts for any annex. At the Annex this week are the Brown Sisters. THE FAMOUS ALABAMA MINSTRELS EN ROUTE The Famous Alabama Minstrels, traveling in two of the best cars in the show business, were to open at Houston, Texas, to play the first show of the road. It was unable to show at Houston. Mr. Erickson, our manager says a bad beginning always makes a good ending. We have played to good houses since on the road out and that was at Tyler, Texas, on February 22, and our third engagement in less than a year; going some for a minstrel show on June 6, 1912, and to good business all three times, but Washington's birthday was the banner. We leave Texas in about eight days for California and the Northwest, where we will play. The Lone Star state and we have showed in towns in Texas where the circuses last fall cannot take their colored bands in parade. But our reputation goes on and we have a show in some fixer, and we more than make good. Our roster is as follows: C. L Erickson, manager; W. Rowland Paggett, treasurer; and with eight white canvases; Hi Henry Hunt, stage manager; H. L Rawles, bandmaster; Master Wallace Peterson, orchestra leader. Our band is composed of ten musicians, with other cornet and trombone that will join soon. People that are with the biggest and best colored on the road under canvas, are HI Henry Hunt. H. L Rawles, watch him come to the front, he is the diamond in the rough; Willie Edwards, Watts, side kicker; Arthur Prince and wife, A. F McMurray, Joe Carl, one of the stars of the show. He is at Ham, Henry Little, McKinley Carl Daniels, Willie Daniels, Jimmie Garrett, Richard Stewart, Edd Miller, Arthur Cox, and Charley Johnson, Jime Wilson, Louise Johnson and Aline Williams. This is the THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. second season for the Alabama Minstrels, and we have come to stay. Regards to friends and you will hear more from us in the future. Watch us grow. BERT WILLIAMS AND LILLIAN LORRAINE LEAVE ZIEGFELD. Will Be Featured in the American Revue to Be Produced at the London Opera House in the Spring—Frank Tinney Will Replace Williams in the Follies. Bert Williams, the comedian who has been the principal feature of the Ziegfeld "Follies" productions for several years, is going to a clime over-seas, where the city is so strictly drawn as it is in this country. Recently contracts were signed which will make Mr. Williams the star of the new American Revue to be produced at the London Opera House. Lillian Lorraine, who has also been a Ziegfeld star in many of the productions of the festive Florenz, will, too, be a member of the cast of the London Opera House. Clifford Fisher, the manager of the London Opera House, has been in this country several days making arrangements for the coming production at the big theatrical lish metropolis and he has induced both Mr. Williams and Miss Lorraine to affix their signatures to contracts calling for their appearance in his new revue. The manager Fisher that he would be treated "just like a white man" and absolutely no prejudice would be shown against him because of his color. He is to be featured in all the advertising, have his picture in the pages of the magazine, be big electric signs in front of the house. Ziefeld was as soon as he learned that Mr. Williams was to leave the "Follies," issued a search warrant for Frank Tiney, the owner of the house, he was notified that the "Follies" manager would exercise the option which he holds on his services immediately. This means that he would have to cancele audeville engagements and join the "Follies" Company at once. Miss Lorraine is being rehearsed by Gus Sohik in a special act with a large chorus of pretty girls, and this act is to be performed in the courtesies of the London Opera House Revue. A NEW FIGHTER LOOMS UP. Corbett Has Faith in the Young Cali fornia Middleweight—Bob McAllister Is His Name. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.—In Robert McAllister, a young stenographer in a local fire insurance office, followers of boxing on the Pacific coast believe that he is the most skilled boxing machinery ever turned out in California. McAllister, who is only 19 years old, is a member of the Olympic Club. He has been boxing in the amateur middleweight ranks he has won every ring engagement with ease. McAllister's success has prompted him, on the advice of James J. Corbett, the former world's heavyweight champion, to train in boxing and on March 12, in Oakland, he will make his first "pro" appearance, fighting Willie McHaney over the twelve-round rosette. Corbett has taken a great interest in young McAllister. Not long since the Olympic Club amateur fought an exhibition with Joe Herrick of Chicago, and Corbett was a ringsideer. So impressed he was by McAllister's work that he did Three-Round Bout Staged Quick to Take Advantage. Corbett Boosts Youngster. "I will say that McAllister surprised me. On state television, he was cleverness thing to learn about ring technique, but at the same time I think I am justified in saying that he knows twice as much about ring technique as these middleweights now before the public. I would not advise him to take up firing for a living until he has encountered the game, who can try out his skill and endurance. However, he has all the qualities of a natural boxer. His eye is the eye of a marksman, and I like the way he employs that left to shoot over damaging jolts to the head and body," he added. "He has been attracted by McAllister's work Lange, whom the ball fans still remember as one of the greatest players the game has known, is one of the lad's greatest boosters. BOXING AT THE CROWN GARDEN THEATER. Badger Athletic Club Puts on a Good Show. The Badger A. C. pulled off one of the colored people of Indianapolis, on February 20, at the new Crown Garden, on Indianapolis, the main go was between Kid Gatherer, on Kid Gatherer, and Kid Gibson, of Pittsburgh. It was to have been a ten-round go, and, judging from the way that Gibson started out, the fight. Gibson entered a hot but short fight. Gibson entered the fight while Gardner came as cool as a lamb. Gibson smashed a blow to Gardner's mouth, which made the Southern kid's blood begin to raise and before Gibson sounded and they both went to their corners, Gardner looking wise, while Gibson seemed the least bit weared. Then came the second round. Gardner rushed at Gibson and sounded and they both went to their corners, Gardner looking wise, while Gibson seemed the least bit weared. Then came the second round. Gardner rushed at Gibson and sounded and they both went to their corners, Gardner looking wise, while Gibson seemed the least bit weared. Then came the second round. Gardner rushed at Gibson and sounded and they both went to their corners, Gardner looking wise, while Gibson seemed the least bit weared. Then came another ten-round go between Young Oliver (white) and Jack Frost, of Chicago (white). Young Oliver is what you call hot stuff, because when the heat from Oliver's fists struck Jack Frost, he was not but one round. Then Kid Freeman, who was in Jack Frost's corner, felt mistreat- ed because his pal was such easy picking and said he would take up for him. When he stepped in Young Oliver tried to sat down and he was not able to fight the fight was stopped in the second round. Young Jack Brook and Young McCoy started out for an eight-round go, but Brook's chance to get a look-in, but Brooks soon got tired of that, and in the third round he knocked McCoy out. Thunderbolt Gibbs and Les James were good fighters, especially Gibbs, because he entered the ring with only one day's training; but Jameson can take more punishment than any man in the world, and he battled Nelson. He was knocked down nine times and took the count of nine, coming back strong each time. They fought the limited number of rounds, and yet Jameson was ready to go. Kid Williams, of Memphis, and Will Allen, of Louisville, started out to box a hot fight, because the first round started out so fast and hot, but Allen landed a straight right to Williams' jaw and the ball so sing, "He may have seen better days." ELYRIA, OHIO. Kid Hoy, World' Colored Boxer, Is Interviewed. On Saturday, March 1, Harvey Obed Bean, commonly known as Kid Hoy, the crack Baltimore champion, passed through Cleveland, O. for his trip to Buffalo, N. Y., where it is hoped a big match will be scheduled. He will steamboat Bill Scott, Kid Hoy, the recognized colored world's champion, does 158 pounds, ringside weight, limit for the title which Hoy claims. Now that Indianapolis has its noted colored club, and is staging boxers' matches, Kid Hoy who is recognized as the world's greatest middleweight. The colored sporting public of Indianapolis is losing an opportunity in not having their own race and best artistic artist, who is a record holder. He is the record of battles in which he has engaged. He can be located by addressing 464 Michigan street, Buffalo, N. Y. The Chronicle has the following to say: "Followers of the boxing game who attended the last two smokers held in the Coliseum will remember a big colored fellow who entered the ring and issued a country, and who later, as a second to the boxers, caused some comment on his perfection in 'slinging the towel.' Thinking that it would be of interest to the boxer, from this big boxer, the Chronicle looked him up and got a short 'spell' from him. "In the ring he carries the name of 'Kid Hoy,' his real name being Henry the Middleweight champion of the world, and as his record and popularity in the East show, he is a very good argument for giving the dark-skinned boxers a chance. "Sporting Editor: "He is a certain feeling of antipathy against the colored boxers, by sporting men in this community, owing to the disgraceful conduct of Jack Johnson, but I really think it very hard to hold such a disgrace on the other colored boys by sporting men in this community, owing to an upright life in the sporting world. "Because of this sentiment many good boxers have been unable to secure bouts, although it has been conceded that they would go much better exhibitions than they did." "Let us hope that the sporting public will soon overcome their prejudice and will open a door to the real live boys or live a clean life, be healthy white, as all fans are to see real doings in the way of the many art of self-defense in the squared circle, and it would be to help the game more and stop the mobbing." "Yours for good boxing. "KID HOY." "Hoy gives a very good argument for his side of the case, and it is hoped that not only the sporting public, but also the police, will be able to do this." "He is a crack boxer, one who gives action every minute, and boxes clean. It would certainly be a treat to see him give hard nut who is not afraid of punishment. "Kid Hoy has a record of about ninety battles, and a great many of them have been killed. The police would have to win them to get any of the purse. Needless to say, he won 'em." MOBILE, ALA. Special to THE FRENCHMAN. Mrs. John Woods has gone to Washington, D. C....Rev. A. Hannum, pastor of State Street Church, continues to draw large crowds. The young men have organized a club. Object, to devise ways and means of getting the young people interested in the Freeman can be found at the Gulf City Drug Store, 512 Congress and Days avenue. CENTRALIA. ILL. Special to the Freeman Mr. Dick Hooker, of Champaign, IL., is visiting relatives and friends in Centralia, ..Mrs. T. Calloway went to Bloomington, Ill., to see her daughter, Miss Olle, who is a student at the Normal there. He is a concert Company, was here on the 18th and 19th, and Brent on the 19th. Both shows were complete successes, having crowded houses. To Be Given to All Freeman Readers at a Very Low Price. For the next thirty days the Freeman Publishing Company will offer many readers Dr. Booker T. Washington's latest and most noteworthy book entitled "The Man Farthest Down," in connection with a six months subscription. The Washington is not a great bargain! That is what you call killing two real birds with Dr. Washington is to write quite the less fortunate members of society, and in this volume he has exhibited all that sympathy and understanding which him vastly more than a mere onlooker. Really, the book itself is worth the price we are asking for both. But in order that it does not just what is going on over the world we give you the value of two for one price. For the next thirty days get the most popular book of the Farthest Down," by Dr. Booker T. Washington, published by Doubleday, Page & Co., and the greatest and largest Na-Negro weekly, the Freeman, for $2.00. Those desiring to take up the proposition will forward this office $2.00 in money order, stamps or registered latter and your order will be filled promptly. For further information address ELWOOD C. KNOX, Manager The Freeman Publishing Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Keep cool! Don't go off half-cocked. FAMOUS THEATRE Mobile, Alabama Wants teams and acts of all kinds. Also have good teams open for engagement. AttentionPerformers Here's a Song Hit for you "Someone's Writing Down in Tennessee" By Cecil Mack and James Reese Europe. Professional copies and orchestrations now ready. Write or call # R. C. McPHERSON 1431 Broadway, New York City Under New Management, Martinson & Friob, Props. WANTED—Feature acts at all times. Write or wire. SAM D. HYAMS, Booking Representative. Booked through the Ebony Vaudeville and Musical Exchange, offices 1320 22 Rodman St. Philadelphia, Pa. All kinds of acts wanted quick. The only colored licensed and bonded Negro Agency in America (exclusively). Managers write for good proposition. This Exchange has just begun and can play acts five weeks. Watch us grow. Monogram Theatre! The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side, playing all First Class Acts. Orchestra the very best. Hourly performance from 8 to 11. Matinees Sunday and Holidays. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS. WANTED! First class acts of all kinds. Good novelty acts of recognized ability. Address JOHN T. GIBSON, Prop. Auditorium Theatre, South Street above Broad, Philadelphia, Pa. Globe Theatre Two Shows. Two Pay Days. I Manage, (Sonny, Turn on the Electric Fan) The Pictures are hand colored. The patrons, performers and proprietor are so by nature. Let us hear from you. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager. Lyric Theatre One of the best equipped Motion Picture and Vaudeville houses in the South. Will open on the first of March. Shall like to hear from all first class performers, stock companies, trios, teams and singles. Will keep you as long as you can hold an audience. Transportation furnished. In applying state salary. Don't care to hear from booers and incompetent people. Should like to locate the Griffin and Whitman Sisters at once. WANTED—Piano player well informed in music. GERDER WALKER, Proprietor MIAMI, FLORIDA Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America 3110-12 State Street, Chicago, Illinois Performers Send in Your Open Time. Successor to the Pastime Theatre, Muskogee, Okla. Good vaudeville acts, stock company, musicians that double. No fancy salaries, but money every Sunday evening. Bard and orchestra leader, all summer engagement. Boozers, kickers, knockers save stamps. Opens about March 28. MORRIS BROS., Props. JESS BROWN, Mgr. 303 S. Second St., Muskogee, Okla. WANTED! Ten Colored Plantation Singers and Dancers Long season, traveling in our own special cars. State lowest salary. We pay all. Address Spaulding and Grand Ave. Chicago, Ill. A. B. Some are Wise, Some are Otherwise Better wake up and get in on the Dudley Circuit. Mr.actor you can work if you have the goods to deliver. Write in your open time. I will tell you where you deliver your first package. Can use good singles and trios. No act too big for us to handle. Get in touch with the Crown Garden Theatre, Indianapolis, Ipd TIM E. OWLESY, Mgr. or | IN TBE FELD * 5) em SD REP AM! OF SPoRT. 1 ERER \ s— wh Ye é Ny Nita “|| Ad LQ A -G ax q ATs me Mat a @ Or HANS. ni ie BOSS { WN Wo A i AS BP) 5 be fio Ali By) ae Zoo CZI S BFS SPS ELGG oye e 7 PORTERS. young and old. It is in the interest o! AMONG Eee Seed sit ‘a, ood smaaerd pre 3s bel restr ag on : Boxing Bill Is Up, Votees thas ‘well sald, affords a, chance t cHICAGO.—he Art opposition, to the Blay"the man and act the gestlemas” {CAng iy mow "up. Before” the” 3K |fe"tnegatne’ of all classes nats mor rat [cgisiature has made its appearance. | plaything “for faddists, nor, as” man} ple lsislatureatemnming the Pil were | fupposerta seme tee whe wh rain oa resoiutl Chicago Methodist preachers’ ante aiohing and sent t0 Governor Dunne, Music as an Aid to Boxers. sccarty Tires of Footlights. |,.At Hamomnd, Ind., boxing manager: Eris Qhite heavywelghts, “has pasted se ot white. heavywel Passe hing, of tttgntseand wil herent poss 3 feet Sis willing. to meet al ‘mers. ‘This, in substance, was what Qlusger Billy McCarney haa to say of Re 'protese. It has been known for some 2s PEL oGurty. was tned OF Bla barns storming vaudeville tour and has been somaining, that he would rather fight empl ne ney got ia. communica: {on with Billy Gibson, the New York pro- Ls WO dit is probable. ten: note {004s eon ‘Bombadier: Wells of fod, fe ateGarty. will be put oh, at Ensign 204 ieee Garden in tho. neat future. , Gibson had already made an of- Fetus (aa eatanty” with 8 priv Jege of 30 per cent. of the gate. Hannibal Defeats Watts. Before a large crowd of fight fahs in terete aE ats Beeneaeea, Gr aat ndisnguels tibal, a fact local middle: Week eat out duck Watts, of Terre sis hooker. round of scheduled {iround bout. Knockout Bess, who meat red bantamorelght: chame Si oe CelOretnahe Went Lived Wp to Po ae rg IC Hall after ‘ve eects ok Aghting susing a len ved Couns, eae ayateriohe Ki Te pit little Pete dn tree rounds. Kiohte Pay $60,590 in New York. New York state has profited $60,590 by tie fight game since the commission was {ipounted in September, 1911. Nix on Chicago Bunch. GARY, Ind—Stirred by reports that Jack Burke, one time Chicago fight pro- iter, and’ others Were intending to re- the prize fights in Gary, Mayor. Knotts Jur nls foot down on the ‘proposition and Pilg at Gary Will have no, Brown-Dillon. fuck on Mareh 5. "T don't want to fave a train load of Chicago thugs, pick; pukets and gamblers invading Gary,” Rid the mayor, “If @ local promoter of Feyonsibility staged a mateh, conformed cet the laws and advertised only locally, P'vouldn't mind itso much, but none of ine Chicago Mit-raft for Gary.” English Lightweight Congratulated. TONDON.—Matt Wells, the English lightweight, Is being congratulated on his shoving when he decisively, defeated Hughie’ Mehegan, the Australian cham- pion in_a twenty-found bout at the Na- Yonal Sporting club. In a. previous bat- tle Mehegan Won on @ foul in the four- teenth round. Cuban Team Defeated by Cubs. TAMPA, Fla., Feb, 27.—The Cubs spent today In some sharp practice and a lot of gloating over yesterday's first victory. The Cubs defeated the Cuban Athletics, “to 2, and, although it was a close shave, vers’ ‘men figured the yhad outplayed the Cubans, Acosta, the Cuban's pitcher, had the Cubs at his’merey in all Dut two ‘innings. Annpewen: tenet aioe KENOSHA, Wis—The city of Kenosha, by iis commen eewncll, pur the seal of Sjoroval ‘oa Bewaraehote ne Heengnhe an by, vate of 8°40 7 renaion as pasted: grunting @ pewmilt fora box. Ine show’ to¥be given under the auspices Gio enosha, Athletic ‘lub at the Col- foun here, betyveen, the dates. of March Hit Mirch BO. The. vouts. are to be jullal of tinder’ the direction of ‘the po- Fee"topartment of “Kenosha and, promo {tre have ‘been. promisea immunity from Hureeution so long as the bouts are with th mit of the law. Battered Nelson Again. EASTON, Pa—Before ‘the largest clint that ever witnessed @ boxing Sant Gmestnts tty” Battling Nelson -de= Bitch Joe Burkes of Wilkes-Barre, sub- iivitng for Frankie Burke, who had tn- Kind "Mis hands “Burke swas about ft itr"younae Meavier than Nelson, and did mel fellate to use nis weight "at every Mantage,* He fought one. of the foulest fights eer geen inthis “section, | twice rowing Nelson, fo the floor, and also iithiuin tve tett arm so that it was nec. Ca" ror physician to dress the wound Ser the hort. Nelson made a big bit with the atdience. Won the Championship. DECATER, ML—John Layton, of St Lous tha maith game. with G Lawson, Woke’ the "word's record under’ the new Sle ot scoring. in pocket biliands. by rking ashigherun of 78. ‘The former Ren of 74 was held by Morton Phillips, o Chienso. President Taft Discourses on Golf. 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It is in the interest of ood “health and good manners. It pro- Motes self-restraint and, as one of its de- Votees has well said, affords a chance to play, the man and act the gentleman. It is the game of all classes, not a mere plaything for faddists, nor, as many Suppose, a game for the rich man only.” Music as an Aid to Boxers. At Hamomna, Ind., boxing managers have introduced musi¢ as an-aid. It is figured, aside from its. possibiliites _ in making more pleasant any iittle excur- sions boxers may take into the realms of dreamland, will have its effect In in- creasing the box office receipts, EX-MASCOT OF THE PITTSBURGH PIRATES WON PENNANT IN 1902-08-04, Lovell Miller, the Negro Boy, Respon- sible—He Is Now in Indianapolis— Tells His Interesting Story to the Poo-Bah of this Column. (Sy Biny Lewis.) At another time I spoke of a tittle black Dutch boy whose Mstory was inter: esting because to different to that of tis Usual’ run of Negro boys. This was Ba Hing Zambarta, from’ Berlin, Germany. lees ‘came to America to make a fortune in the ‘fighting business. But at the Inst ac= count of him the fortune was quite far Sway. nis Is not said t0 discourage, for it’ often. happens that the lucky “chance comes when one least expects it. It is Tikely so come at anytime.” Keep pegging away is the eternal law. Something final: iy tuned up for old Wilbur Micawber, of Dickens fame, who was” classed as ‘a chronie down and out. Lovell Miller, Mascot. Before me, a few days ago, appeared « real darke colored’ fellow. { ‘might say Boys but'd forgot to tsk tlm his age, ito lis young at any rite: perlaps' twenty-one or twenty-two.” He reminded me of Zam- |barra and before long proved quite as [interesting if not more so. 1 really: thinie Tore #0." Zambarra was unique because fo nora, but Miler is full of his au |Ject, as might. be sald of ‘an ‘nterestin individual, . Tin the first place he 1s a stenographer, a inaster of two: systems, ‘Grees’s, and Pittman's, and has been court. stenogra- pher in his home town, Pittsburgh. He Raits in his ‘speech, being afficred with stammering, ‘But when he gets it out he has “done sald something: “One is quite willing to wait on Miller until he“can marshal his words, When younger he saiq that he stam- mered more. than he" does now. "the Teachers always permitted him to. write out in his tests what he had to say. It isa wonder,” says he, "that 1 got through School at all” But’ he had “the proper Stamp in his’ countenance and they bore witivhim, "And strange enough, ‘we. know the “anointed” ‘s0't0. speak They. ate Iiike the coming of those feet which pub- lisheth peace. “He had the essentials of @ mascot ; he was black; he was enthusias- tie and had ‘a h— ofa time getting out What he santed to say—his_gecomplish= Tenis. “Had he. Deen otherwise he would Hot have been the madot andthe: blstory Of the game for 1902-84 would have been Simerent, "Nor that the litte ‘colored. tad had’ any pecullar power. He was oad different. "Phe sight of him would change f'current of thought. Any little. thing Unexpected ‘can change “an” individual's whole life. ‘The little fellow was enthusi- Rate. “He spurred, up confidence. "The Sid ‘Grader chtngeth.” "He was passing Up the ‘bats, “tiie was a change. A new train of thought was set up in the men’ they dia what they_would not have done had it not been for the black boy. In. the Iottery ‘of circumstances the club "won withthe Diack boy, the generat difuser of notions: Getting Into the Mascot Business. On learning that the Chicago team had a mascot he got busy, looking forward 10 the same job with his. team, the Pitts Burghs. ‘the team has a eolored ‘trainer, Tid ‘afore, and necording to Miller, he 1g sti trainer. Phe time. of this "scene was in 1002, Miller met Laofree at_an entertainment at Bethel A. MB. church. fTe“inquired about the Job. “Lavoree was ft once Impressed with the Iittie black Yel- ow. Sending hin to President Dreyfus. Hie met the president of the club on open Ing “day-“Pittsburgh va. Cineinnatl. He tola ‘Mi. Dreyfus ‘what be ‘wanted, who, without’ hesitation, ‘sent_him to. Fred C. Giarke, the manager and captain, recom- endif that he be placed as mascot. Te Issued him a pass for the purpose, the first to be ismued to a member of his race. air, Clarke ‘was also greatly pleased at the littie Nubian appearing. fellow, who Was as full of life as a corked bottle’ of 388 jeer. (Advertisers sendin. for. the Plank space.) “And he spattered in. much the same way, and was liked because of hs effervescence and sputtering. “He gave him the lace. Ordered him to duty at Once. “He had, no uniform, 80 “one of Thornas ‘Leach's” one.he had worn the previous year, was" given” him. Being Piewed ‘out ‘cap-a-ple, he Jumped out. into {he'arena, the first’ of his Wine—a_ black boy masest of the Pittsburgh team of the National league. He was the unexpected onthe scene, and the crowd went. wild. fossins up thelr sweaty caps, as Browning might have put tt Good Luck Followed Him Constantly. Clarence Beaumont was the first man atthe bat for the “home. team. "He frardhed to the plate empty handed, called Toudly. for the niascot to bring him’a bat; ie'was Millers first" conspleuaus “service. ‘This done, the great crowd which "Was Torywhore ‘cheered again. At_once “his fhascolship_ was put, to test. Beaumont Fwung ‘wild, misting ‘the ‘first ball. He Struck the second ball square on the nose, Sthiing the pigskin. to deep. right center for'thtee ‘bases, ‘The crowd ‘cheered for Ef Gia ras out. Game” ends tn favor of Bete 5 {to 4 cand, the mascot was in high wiee—for he had "done" it. ‘At the end of the game, Manager Clarke onnel® e'double. uniform for. Miller, a Cite tne tobe worn at home, a gray one Pete en daa His “salary was fixed at $35 ‘per “month, and. all’ expenses paid Shne?h the road. His success had Deen Bovereat that he was designated as the Permanent mascot. ‘They Rub His Head. The Pirates were a trifle behind, the tastigoing ‘New York Giants, ‘The boys Heese abbing Miller's head. Later on the Pitisburghe overcame the lead of the Gi- Ente Ana as all know, they were success- ant*.a “the ‘pennant winners. ‘The presi- fl cas elated over the otitcome of his sen gt He was allowed $25 additional at Faeeer ae of the season. The members of ERS Globe threw in,and ‘made wp an_extra $35, Sina (gaye it to him. So this season faded. with tho mascot a8 haDpy as Pres: {dent Dreyfus. His Next Season—1903. wre the players were malted thelr con: tracia’ for tie senson's work, alone came fhe for ls tle highness." Ay the eal he one, (on the spot, He went with the push Torthe training camp at Hot Springs, Aric The season opened up at St. Louis, play- The fee Crrdinals of that city. ‘The man- ing the gCaptain. Clarke repeated the Benumont act of a year. ago. when, he BeaumoMo the plate as frat batter. ‘The slebres foot that game. but made up for Fret ing the remaining three from the Ee fous folks. The team $ourneyed home agen the home grounds for the opening son with the Regs of Cincinnatl Parade and Auspicious Opening. | Papade and ee Se THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTARTED COLORED NEWSPAPER. first carriage with John, Harness Wagner, fhe premier batsman ‘of te league; ‘Sam Leaver, the (pitcher, Henry ._s jeatcher, and Captain ‘Clarke ‘The patade assed through the principal streets: The eyes of the crowds were fixed on the dus- ky mascot, who was now generally known, and for the, good fortune he had brought the team. ‘The first carriage was loudly cheered. “On arriving at the park they were greeted by a sea of people. ‘The grand stand was packed," the , bleachers were jammed to overflowing. ‘The white boy mascot of the Cincinnati team dashed jon the scene; he was loudly cheered. Five minutes later the’ Pittsburghs entered the field. Now's the time.” Last year’s vic- tory was fresh in mind; and this meant the little black fellow. was in mind. Hadn't he been the Auladin's lamp (of, the gcca- sion, the players rubbing his head from time to time, and which kept bolstered up thelr cause?’ “Tho visiting team must be outdone. ‘The Pittsburgh fellows—Clarke and Harness, grabbed him up, placed im between them, on their shoulders. — They marehed to the flagpole from where the Tecord of previous Victory. lapped in, the breeze. Did they yell? Should not they have yelled? And the little black boy was in his glory. As they say in vaudeville, he [was working in number one. Or perhaps he had the full stage. ‘The game was won by the home team, 6 to 2 During the year the team established a record never equalled, shutting out opponents. twelve Successive times. Mascot Miller got. the credit. ‘The club took the lead on the 6th of June and maintained it for the rest of the season. Beginning of the World’s Series. ‘This same year, 1903, the first of the world's championship series began, It originated at the suggestion of the na- tional commission, when it was decided that the two winners of the two great leagues should cross bats for the world's superiority. ‘The Boston Red Socks led in the American league, consequently they were slated to meet the Pittsburghs. ‘The latter. team was somewhat crippled, hav- ing but one concedediy effective pitcher, one on whom they could rely confidently to pull them out.” ‘This was, to use_the mascot’s expression, “the good old Dea- con Phillip” He won the three games that he pltchea. “rhe other two pitchers Were rather ineffective, but had to take their turn‘ in the box.” They lost, How- ever, the three games, had already saved the victory to the Pittsburghs. In. his third’ game Deacon Phillip! tried to get excised on account of his sore hand. But the captain would not hear to it. He told him to rub. his hands on the mascot's head; he did s0, and behold! he won his third’ game. ‘The mascot was unusually boisterous during these games, and as a part of bis business. When the finish €ame with Pittsbureh leading the world, the uproar was tumultuous ‘and the mas- cot was where the uproar was “thickest.” The Mascot’s Last Season—1904. Miller's contract was again forwarded to him, and he again pilgrimaged to the fountain of youth, Hot Springs, Ark, the training camp. "His. team opened "with the Keds at Cincinnati, where they played ja series of four games, each club taking two. Opened again with Cincinnati on the home grounds, shutting that. team out. No seore for the visitors in the tree games, ‘The season again found ‘the Pitisburghs winners of the pennant. is Aull give, further incidents” of the mascot, why he closed his career and £0 pnasctts wis bese THE COMING SEASON OF BASEBALL How They May Line Up and What to Baseball This Season. (By the Old Fan.) Play ball! The time just outside of tho door and this season proves a lively one in my estimation owing to the fact that so" much enthusiasm has — been aroused over the great game during the Minter months, especially in Cubs, Flor- Jaa, Callfornia’and some parts of ‘Texas. The Lincoln Giants have been playing great ball in Cuba. Out of the fitty od games played there the Lincolns only fost. about three. But it is to be re- gretted that the management of the fincoins will be able to hold over only four of the players of this star .eam for the season's games to be played in the states. Rube Foster and his Amer- ican Giants have making great history for the Negro ball player this winter. ‘The coming season bids fair to eclips anything ever attempted by this club be fore. During the past season of 1912 the American Giants defeated every club who battled with them in a series of games excepting the Cuban Stars, who broke even. In 132 games played the American Giants won 112 games, ‘The Giants hold # franchise in the Cal- jfornia, Winter League. ‘Their great playing which characterized their work fn'the East has been more brilliant on the coast this winter, and they have forged to the top inthe league race. ‘The Giants leave California March 15, playing at San Francisco, Oakland, Sac- Famento, oPriland, Ore., Salt Lake City and by way of Texas to Oklahoma, Kan- sas City, Mo,, Davenport, Ia., and open- ing in Chicago April 20, 1919. Manager George Abrams is the busiest man in. the baseball world to-day, you might say, because it takes a very’ busy ‘as well a8 careful ‘manager to select and Purchase an all-star team. But the Abrams Giants of Indianapolis, he de- clares, is to be a bunch of the best play- ee ieanence. ae ee. 2a oa | aig HE reg ge See ne a re Seabee aaa we ho eae ON ie oe , Aff 4 ey ed ee +i GEORGE ABRAMS, The Well-Known and Popular Manage r of the Abram Giants of Indianapolis. ‘ers that can be obtained in the Middle Seat “ine ‘intenas to spring” several Sur Pulses in bis pitching stait this year. “Al Roady the’ Giants have begun spring prac Hes for ine ‘benefit ot a half owen” trv $88, tone oid tan tock forthe “Abram Glanits to become one of the best teams I GE Section ‘netore: the season is half over, End Should be the club to defend the hone! a7 re Moocier capital against such team Sf Rave ‘Posters’ American Giants, Phi Rdcipit Giants, Louisville Cubs’ an@_oth om. ‘Phe frst colored baseball team to ever repreent Sehnectady. Ne ¥.. wil make TePfebut the aretweek in “april under the ownership of Wm. Wernecks, a wel fhe orneiayee and. former, outhelder’ fo Wo"Geheral wicctricn This eegrera: ES, SUN"Se one‘ or the, fastest inthe Hen ety and unier Pil Bradley’ aa’ cap Sir" Gromises to afford the local fans tein: Eome of its est ‘sports tila ity Tastever seen, "All home games will be pas edn Toland Parle considered ‘one of Blaved Ag urounds in’ Schenectady coun: Boe eee HErldge will be built. better Borchchee’ will be made to it at, either Sha and everything will be done to best stgomnmodate’ the Publ Snvapeating, of hs colored team, Mr Wanethreala.’’ “Perhapa some of the Pree athcliy think ie queer thet 7 Zan8 Tottoes tS matiage = Colored nine snow eewken they see that thie tear However, ween they ree jaatine colored ahi ball players in the country, I hardly think they will be disapopinted. | Were half these players white they would be immediately drafted by the minor leagues because of their ability.” fizure that this is the only way Schenecteay can be represented in a fast agerega- tion, for it would be impossible to keep such players were they, of a different color. The league would be too hot on thelr tracks and naturally could offer them better inducements.” sz ‘The team ig now playing in Palm Beach, Fla., and will start its trip North next ‘month, playing, in aCrolina and Virginia en’ route. ‘The players have been busy all winter on ‘the diamond and the ‘opening game tn, Schenectady, to be played April 13, will find them in Up top condition, | | Several days ago, while talking to the well-known baseball fan, Thomas I. Flor- ence, I asked his opinion of the clubs of Indianapolis, and he remarked that he thought that Tom, Bowsers A.B. C's “were out there; but he also holds that George Abrams’ Giants would certainly surprise the baseball world, as he was well acquainted with the ability of some of the line-up. He knew that Bowser was putting long money out for good players and that that was all that, Js necessary to organize a good team. “In ‘the face of that fact,” he said, “it's going to be nip and tuck” “He had been informed. that both Louisville and St Louis are organ- izing strong teams, but yet he thinks that every manager should give French Lick and” ‘Indianapolis special attention. “French Lick will surely surprise us. this season, as her line-up Is stronger than ever.” Whatever will be the outcome, we now await with anxious ears the umpire's ne ae “hee hen GeEnt Wares EES Sau) Fie Sa) ONG <1 6S) = + )*) iene \ (Cy eee es: aes 6. Lewy e AIRS eee Tock SCHENTIFIEALLN oy comme. Ow eedtoc'einienne wear Que Cf £) xe Si fees anata anon is ee Sh), eae erg cio unseat exPonieNh oom fe test WATCH EXPERTS in the Ual @ & @ce You RENE mils esta ous aan omnes | SIP eM es oy ofthe ease! and feet ver oaninetrses Jeweler’s complete tool set ita avaraicene one ome nd jewelry. Our prices are low and our terms Cy! om maa ge ps OUR INSTRUCTION BOOKS sou to estabish a Self-supporting. independent | | 5 Address, @ Eureka Company, dE lap Hy P. O. Box 257, q Tuscaloosa, Ala. eZ ey) | LOUISVILLE, Ky, Kid Snead Wins Three-Round Bout at the Buckingham, It seems as if there Is no one in Louis- ville who can defeat Kid Snead, "He has Inet and defeated all comers in the three: Found bouts staged at’ the Buckingham Theater.” He ‘would like to meet any. Of the 138:pouna boys in the country before any club. Write for Teference ‘to Pro- moter MeCracklin, Buckingham Theater, Louisville, Ky. Address all letters to Olio Shining Parlor, 1300 West Walnut ‘street CHAMPAIGN, ILL. By Z. L. Breedlove, Phone Bell 1659. _ WANTED—MANAGERS OF FIRST CLASS Tava tha boot Park aad fustont Colored Wessel Bave ster Saneees. nasties TOIT BROS, 21s West Market Strect, Loulsvilte, Ry. Interesting meetings were held at the © M. EB. mission branch of the Methodist Episcopat Chureh “South, on Fifth and Freemont. Rev. 'W. T. ‘Whitsitt, pastor, preached ‘trom ‘the text, “For “God” 86 ved the World that He Gave His Only Begotten Son.” ‘The Sunday ‘school was unusually Interesting. "Another able ser- mon was preached by the pastor at § p. m, Text, “Beloved, now we are the sons Of God and it doth) not yet, appear what We shall be.”...-At Salem Baptist church the pastor preached at 11 a.m. and 7730 p.m. ‘The Bible Class No. i met Monday Gvening in the home of its teacher, Mrs, Fes wens, ‘The Woman's ‘Home and Foreign Missionary Society will meet. with Mrs. L. Crushon, 1307 West Hill street, Urbana, on ‘Thursday, at 2:30 p. mn... At Bethel A. M. 1. church, the Second’ of @ series of ‘sermons on_ "Spiritual Fire" Was delivered at the’ Sunday morning Services, and in the evening the text was “And to Jesus Christ, the mediator, ‘the new covenant and the’ blood of the sprin- Kled Which is better than of Abel.” ‘There was a drama played at the chureh on Friday evening, February 15, by the Home ies.” Each "the played, Welt respective rts very well. ‘The play is worthy o Sompiiment..+...Mrs. George, Merrill is Very sick at ‘her home.-..--Williams & Folinson have opened up ‘a skating rink at Melbeck's Hall, on University avenue. ‘The opening took ‘place Monday night... Prof. Strong, the ‘chiropodist at Decatur, Tih, was inthe city last week, visiting his’ wife....Mrs. Overton 18 corivalescent after a spell of sickness... .Mrs, Will Hunt felt'at her home, 109° North “Cham- paign street, last week and was severely injured. She is confined to her bed. 9 STIERSD =’ — SOBER =~ vai Levinson Hats ARE SUPERIOR Cie In Every Way? 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The application is apt—don't economize too sharply on the little things which go into your spring frocks, the consequences may be the wrecking of an otherwise perfect "toilette." These notions will give satisfaction. Buckeye Skirt Gauge, will measure 10 inches from the floor, nickel-plated finish, at 25c Lead Weight Tape, in black and white, at 8c and 10c a yard. Prym's Dress Fasteners, black and white, one dozen on a card for 8c. Bias Tape, white only, all widths, 12 yards to a bolt, 8c and 10c a bolt. —Main floor. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributors of Dry Goods. Send in personales or writeups of social affairs of yourself and friends. It is free. Drop it on a postcard. Can't you afford to spend a penny on your friends? Anna P. Miles, of Chicago street, is very ill. George Abrams and Tom Harris spent several days in Louisville, Ky., this week. Mr. N. V. Robinson and Mr. Robert V. Ridley, of Lafayette, Ind., spent several days in the city this week. Mr. William D. Crosman, of 515 North West street, has gone to Denver, Col., for an indefinite stay. J. Franklin Turner, of Mt. Vernon, O., was in the city a few days this week, visiting Dr. Eckert and Amberg, Canada, spent several days in the city this week, en route to French Lick, Ind. Get Booker T. Washington's latest book, "The Man Farthest Down," and The Freeman for six months for $2.00, by writing this office. Mr. and Mrs. William Clinton, of Chicago, will bring the happy parents of a fine baby boy, who arrived at 4:00 o'clock Tuesday morning. The Hallie Q. Brown Dramatic club will meet at the residence of Mrs. T. A. Smythe, Tuesday evening. The club will produce a New England play in April. Mrs. Jennie Lacey, a popular society lady of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. Anna Bowman in Indiana avenue this week. Many social "turn outs" are planned in her honor. The Witerspoon Presbyterian Sunday school is carrying on a lively membership. Many are known as the Blues and Reds. Every one is invited to come and take part. The Florence Nightingale Club met with Mrs. Anna Dickerson in Oakland avenue. The next meeting will be with us when both are meeting Rev. John Brice will give a short address. Mrs. Richard Sweeney, of 121 Emmet street, is visiting reatives and friends in Russellville and Bowling Green, Ky. At Russellville, her native home, she is visiting a new where many social functions are being given in her honor during her stay. Clarence McDuffy, twenty-six years of age, died at his home, 263 Missouri morning, Mr. McDuffy had been slightly ill for about three weeks, but did become seriously so until Saturday. He was a member of Elks Lodge, No. 104, of Indiana. Christian Temple No. 46, A. A. E. N. M., is preparing to initiate a large class into the mysteries of the Mystic Shrine next Friday, March 14. The members of the shrine are all urged to be present, and the audience will take place at this time and is for all members and candidates. Mrs. Lucy Vandyke, who has been very ill at her home, 444 West Vermont mending, will be among the visitors to her bedside were Mr. Dan Williams, her uncle, and Mrs. Belle Thomas, a cousin, of Paris, Ill.; Miss Martha Williams, of Frankenmuth; Miss Larry and Mrs. Cairn M. Ward, of Chicago, Ill. SIMPSON M. E. CHURCH. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Preach- league service at 10:30 a. m. League service at 6:30 p. m.; subject, "The Nuture of the Kingdom." A hearty all of these services. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. Dr. Charles S. Woods, former secretary of the city Board of Health, will address the monster meeting Sunday afternoon at the Crown Garden theater, the Special Civil. "Mrs. A. A. Taylor will give a reading as the special number, Music by the Y. M. C. A. orchestra, Rev. R. W. Wetner, D. addressed the monster meeting the Sunday afternoon, before one of the largest crowds of the season. "The Perfect Life" was his subject. The Y. M. C. A. Tri, composed of A. A. 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Major and John Mitchel Union Made 5c Cigars. A. D. MOORE, Distributor solo. Music was furnished by the Y. M. C. A. band. This is the last month of the monster meetings, and the association has a very strong list of orators for the closing meetings, among those who are speaks are Rev. Frank O. Ballard, A. H. Goddard, Hon. W. L. Taylor and Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks. While work is progressing on the new building yet, the old to the new. Each delinquent subscriber holds within his power the key to the perplexing situation as to whether the association occupies the new building, whether it kept vacant. That key is unpaid pledge. The Terrible Kings, after trimming the claws of the Tigers, cling to first place in the Senior Basket Ball League, as if it were their birthright. Some fast pacing is expected in the next few games. The two all-star basketball ball teams of the 2012 season played their final game for the junior championship of the association Monday in the final inning the final contest in two out of three games. VIRGIL SHEPHARD IN TOWN. Mr. Virgil Shephard, the well-known oil king and clever sportsman, spent several days in the city looking up business matters and old friends. Mr. Shephard returned to Gary, Ind., where he is engaged in business, on Tuesday even- FIELDS CHALLENGES FIELDS. Kid Fields, a young 133-pound boxer of Gary, Ind., who is under the management of Mr. Virgil Shephard, the noted oil king, challenges Kid Fields, of Indianapolis, for a finish fight at any time and anywhere. RIDLEY SEEKS MATCH WITH WESTON. Robert V. Ridley, known in Hanavana as well as in this city, as the Cuban Wonder, arrived in this city Monday from Havana, laying in a bed in a biltiard mattress with Cowboy Weston, to be pulled off at Tomlinson hall within the next ten days. Weston left Monday night for Greencastle to play there and the Cubans would be with Westons when Weston will return to the city and Mr. N. V. Robinson, of 1606 Salem street, Lafayette, also wonders if the Cuban Wonder will be able to should the Wonder play the Cowboy. WELL KNOWN CONTRACTOR DIES Henry Baptist, age fifty-eight years, and one of the best-known contractors of the Charity hospital. He was the father of six children, one of whom is a teacher of sewing in the Indianapolis schools. The school was founded in 1815. Yandes street, and will be private. WILL DEBATE ON SUFFRAGE. Women to Affirm and Negate Popular Question. A debate on the woman's suffrage question will be the stellar feature at the Young People's Forum of Bethel church. The speakers on the affirmative side will be Mrs. Flossie Lewin, Blanche Tolman, the affirmative speaker will be Miss Tina Holsinger and Mrs. Jessie Smith. A reception will be given the team that debated against the Indiana University team, on Thursday of next week. Miss Tina Holsinger represented Forum in the M. C. A. jurorical contest, which takes place in April. A GRAND RECITAL AT JONES TABERNACLE T. L. P. H. Davis Charms a Large Assemby on Monday Night. Last Monday night a recital was given at Jones' Tabernacle church, under the auspices of the Pastor's Aid Club No. 1, at which a good sized auditorium was filled by David H. Davis, in a repertoire of classic melodies. His first selection as the "Glow Worm," taken from "The Girl Behind the Counter," which was so well received that he answered, "The movie Tell Taylor's latest song success. For a closing number he sang that great Spanish song, "Senora," as written by Arthur Lamb and Leo Feris, which fairly carried away the house. Sonora, in another song, amused the classics. Applause was almost deafening when he had finished, so enthusiastic was his audience over the rich, round, deep voice that charmed the many audience. That the Johnson and the great singer, the artistic manner, bringing out the melody in perfect splendor. A GRAND AFFAIR Mr. Sissle surprised his most ardent admirers at Bethel church in his song recital on Saturday morning, a crowd of audience, which greeted Mr. Sissle at his first recital since his tour of the East felt fully repaid for their venture through the stormy weather. Mr. Sissle's voice has improved in its volume and tone production, which, together with his wonderful temperament and ability to inspire by his sense of his audience group him with the necessary qualities of a great singer. Mr. Sissle, though a young singer, has learned what many artists are for years striving to learn in the public and please the entire audience. He sang every song with great interpretation from "When the Heart Is Young," "Shadows Deeper," "Buck Cold," "The Greatest Cold" (Ball), "Dearest Memories" (Vodery), the rendition of which was helped by his brother Andrew, from the balcony. Mrs. T. A. Smyth sang the Miserere, from the sisters from the basement and worked his way to the platform in time to finish. These novelties certainly caught the audience and broke the usual stiffness Others who added very credibly were Broadie, Broadie, Broadie, Stewart, and Mr. Austin. Mrs. Smyth accompanied Mr. Sissle in a very pleasing manner. DALLAS, TEXAS. Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran Street; Branches Where News Items and Things of Interest for Publication Will Be Received Dally If Left at Black's Confectionery, 243 North Central Avenue, and Hooper's Drug Store; Will Receive Prompt Attention. A Colored Baker Who Has Made Good in the Lone Star State. Improve your ways and you will get there; your services will be in demand. Ask for a phone number, rowing and then do the big dodge act to keep paying off. We have no garden, so pay and read the Freeman. If you have a work job, work on it and the best articles, patronize the places which advertise in these columns. Read the ads and then and let them advertise you at your real job. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. ...Master Nicholas L. Lacy celebrated his seventh birthday by inviting a number of his and his sister's little friends to the residence of his parents. They came, bringing many tokens for Nicholas, glorious evening was spent in his freshments were served...At the O. K. barber shop you get the best. 4215 Elm street. Henry Foster is proprietor and he is ever ready for you...Mr. Edgar Wallace was called by Bryan's accuser of the illness in illness...Mr. Mary Richard returned to Houston after an extended stay here, the guest of Mrs. D. Ware, 2615 San Jacinto street...Your items in this paper free are given to Griffin, 2922 Cochlear on time, and you are about them.Mrs. Mollie Nash is erecting a ten-cottage on the site of where the fire occurred on San Jacinto street...Mrs. Estella Weaver, of San Antonio, was shown many courtesies by friends and duties as maid to a wealthy party at the Adolphus hotel, while the grand opera was being presented at the Coliseum last week. This was one time when the race was represented by friends and numbered the race is seen. It should be encouraging to our people to do what you know and to do it well, and your services will help to break down these race burdens ...Mrs. Jennie Mason, of St. Joe, Mo., is here visiting her son, Captain Isaac Mason and Miss Ethel Mason, on East Cadiz street....Mr. Ben Martin, of Jacksonville, visited his sister, Mrs. John Gilmore, 2922 Cochran street last week. Mr. Martin is now in the Pullman service, Mr. Elish Griffin, the tall man is reaching the high and low birth out of Dallas again. John Edwards is the only colored plumber in Dallas, Texas. Plumbing and gas fitting a specialty work solicited at any hour. Phone M 8557. Mch 15 Rooms! Rooms! Rooms Neatly furnished, all modern conveniences, electric lights, bath, clean beds, easily reached lines. 2611 Floyd street, Dallas, Texas. J. T. MAUFIN, Prop. 4t Your Clothes cleaned, pressed and lacepainted. Called for and delivered. La work a speciality. Phone M 4580 2404 Live Oak street. Greggs & Jones. proprietors. The Perkin Pool, Billiard, Domino, Rest and Reading Room, properly operated, where your presence will be appreciated, where Up-to-date service. My time is hours, day or night. 2311 Elm street, Dallas, Texas. R. A. PERKIN, Prop. 4t Dallas is now the dancing center of the Southwest, Mr. Tom Love, manager of the Phoenix Dancing Academy, is the cause of it. Mr. Love has the largest dance hall in the South, and his orchestra is better known as the Phoenix Challenge Orchestra' and is introducing the latest and dances of the twentieth century. BUTTE. MONT. On February 25, Mayor Duncan delivered a brief address at the Bethel Littleton showing where all colored people ought to be Socialists.....Rev. Reed, of California, is expected to be with us on Sunday and all look forward to day when Dr. Boone T. Warren will deliver a lecture at the Auditorium, March 6.....Don't forget the shades. M. M. M. M. literary has a program every Thursday..A party consisting of L. S. Sheets, H. D. Fagons, W. M. Birthright, J. L. Larkins, J. Sanders and W. J. Tolliver. We hope all will now doing business. We hope all well-thinking men will give it consideration. NOTICE! "The Roadman's Guide," a new book on one hundred ways, plans and schemes to save time. Spare time. Sent postpaid for 25c. Desk space. Sent postpaid for 25c. H. F. FOSTER. 337, Walnut street. H. F. FOSTER. W. W. Hyde will move his law office to 147 East Washington street, March 1. Suite 14 and 15. Phone, New 4067-K. March 15. FOR SALE. Doctor's stanhope, Patterson make; looks like new; cost $200; will take $75. George W. Miller Carriage Co., Indianapolis, Ind. NOTICE. When you are in Montgomery, Ala., stop at Deans' drug store, the best place in the city. You can get The Freeman there at all times. BUSINESS LOCALS Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. The genuins Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of potions (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R. P. Blodau, drugst. Indianapolis, Ind. Tight Shoes, Aching Feet ABSORBENT HEEL ARCH CUSHIONS obtain immediate relief without increasing size of shoes. They elevate the heel, prevent the foot fro impressing forwards, prevent the foot appears more shapely. Valuable to Men and Women. 25 cents by mail. State size of shoes. WATERPROOFING for Shoes, make the old feel like kid, and look like new, softens and improves leather, tight shoes more comfortable, protects health. 25 cts by mail. WATERPROOFING is suitable for use on Vehicle Tops, Harness, Trunks, Satchels, and every article made of leather, or artificial leather. Large box 50 cts. Discounted. Small sample piece Absorbent Cushion, also of Waterproof leather malled if requested. Easy Wear Shoe Co. Newbury, N. Y. 240 South Illinois, Street Get Booker T. Washington's latest book, "The Man Farthest Down," and The Freeman for six months, mailed to any address for $2.00. Agents Wanted! To sell our celebrated H. & R. Medicated Skin and Scalp Soap and Brown's Tantalizing Brown Skin Face Powder, made especially for colored people. Hopfinger & Roth 219 N. 2d St., St. Louis, Mo. (Formerly Blackers) 847 Indiana Avenue Fine Candies, Ice Cream Sodas BEST CHILE IN THE CITY Fire. Accident and Health Insurance. 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Kink-no-more will straighten the kinkiest knot of hair. Think about it—a preparable that all you have to do is apply it to the hair, and with a little combing, the hair becomes straight, not to stay for one day or one week, but to last four six to eight months. Water nor nothin', else will make it kink again after it has been straightened. Kink-no-more is its wonder when. So my knowledge does it its work that one can hardly believe their own eyes. It works like magic and is unique because there is not an other preparation in the world like it. We offer a reward of $100 for any head of hair that Kink-no-more will no straighten. Kink-no-more is a vegetable compound; it is perfectly harmless and will not injure it from scald not hair, but will stop it from falling out; positively moves dandruff, promotes a luxurian growth of healthy hair and keeps it soft and glossy. Remember that Kink-no more is sold under names that is claimed for it or money refunded. 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