The Freeman

An Advertisement in The Freeman is a paying investment. Take the hint and try it THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 1913 PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS. 85c; ONE YEAR. $1 J. P. FAULKNER SPEAKS BETHEL LITERARY HEARS ORATION ON "NEGRO MANHOOD" Efficiency of Miss Irene McCoy—Recruiting the Eighth Regiment—Appointment of Col. Miller Gives General Satisfaction—Social Movements. (Freeman Bureau, 3000 State Street Phone Douglass 8058; Automatic 72-384.) "Movies." The Chicago Defender had the highest praise for the new moving picture company that has been organized in this city to show "A Day in Tuskegee." Says the director, Amy B. Hammond, the always be counted upon on see and grasp a good thing quickly. The country has gone crazy over moving pictures, and film manufacturers have scoured the city for the new movie companies, the ever-increasing patrons of movie theaters. And yet it was left for a few enterprising Chicagoans to pick out a spot that, while it is the talk of the city, they have not been able to these manufacturers—Tuskegee, Colonel John R. Marshall, who is actively identified with movements tending toward U-takegee and directed the photographer, the director of various activities of this world-famed institution will be brought to our doors and will do more to convince the doubling white element that the Negro is the structure of a permanent and enduring success. The Defender predicts for the Anderson-Watkins Film Company, as the new company, is called the, the company will be present at various points that the formal exhibition of the pictures, April 1, at Orchestra Hall, on Michigan avenue, will be one the finest and most largely attended Booker T. Washington will arrive in the city on March 31, and will speak on the day of April 1. Other national characters will be present and tell in short ad-hoc speeches what saw the race. They will be Mr. Julius Rosenwald, the famous philanthropist; Dr. Cella Flag Young, superintendent of the public schools of Chicago; Dean Angell, the University of Chicago; George E. Cole, the director of the Packard, the distinguished lawyer; Mrs. Cella Parker, Wooley, of the Fred Dougless Center; Mr. Lessing Rosenthal, president of the Chicago "Others" League; Harry Irwin, of the Chicago League; the surgeon-in-chief of Dr. George C. Hall, surgeon-in-chief of Provident hospital; Col. John R. Marshall, Mayor Carter H. Harman, Judge John E. Owens, Miss Grace Harman, and others. While the reels are changed, lore lore songs will be sung in quartet, especially trained for the occasion. Miss Irene McCoy. Miss Irene McCoy is one of the few stenographers who are in the "loop district" doing office work. She is the stenographer for the Ward-Anderson law firm, the McCoy street. She has been in the office for one year and a half and during the recent campaign was the chief stenographer for the Progressives, located at the La Salle hotel. While there it was the talk of the hotel that she was one of the most efficient and reliable workers of the whole staff of stenographers. She is a graduate of Fisk University, a member of the Fisk Club of this city, and is one of the most brilliant young students of Chicago. It was she who won a diamond trophy in the literary contest at Bethel Troop in the literary contest at Bethel member of Bethel A. M. E. church Sun school and club editor of the Illinois school and club editor of the Illinois school. Her essays have become so meritorious that she is in constant demand on all occasions. March 16. Miss McCoy is to read a paper "The Conditions Menacing Colored Women." She will interpret "Robert of Sicily," an especially trained quartette of Bethlehem law firm in La Salle the "Magnificent." Miss McCoy also doing the stenographer work for the Anderson-Watkins Film Company. Appointment of Col. Miller: The many friends of Col. James Miller were delighted to learn last week that he was appointed deputy bailiff in the municipal court at a salary of $1,500. He was appointed a captain, and took active part in all campaigns since he has been in Chicago. He is a Kentuckian and every inch a gentleman. He is known to every Democrat in the state and to every man that be." He first came into prominence as the messenger of Governor Altgeld and when the governor died was a pall-bearer. He has served as street inspector, and as an entertainer and "story" teller, he is the best in this "neck of the woods." Miss Mae Coleman Appointed. Prof. Garfield Wilson Prof. Garfield Wilson is one of the many young men who has come to Chicago and has made good, as he, however, has done since he joined the field through Mr. Wilson that the art of dancing has been brought up to such a high plane. It has been his muscle and orchestra that has pleased the people of Chicago. He has been a great artist, this city unless Mr. Wilson and his orchestra plays. His glory is not confined to the colored people, but has stretched into other races. He has been able to play for a dance of one of the Art Clubs downtown, which is an attestation of these young men's ability as musicians. The people of Chicago are proud of him. He has been in which he conducts his dancing class. His latest dance is "Hestitation" and he is now writing music for another new one. Probably there are but few young men who can do it. Prof. Garfield Wilson and equally so is Mrs. India Deming Wilson, the charming wife of the professor. Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett. Mrs. Ida Wells-Barnett is still out of the city in the interest of the race. It was she who introduced the suffragette parade the day before the inauguration. The parade was an evidence of the increasing prejudices exaggerated by the suffragette movement, while the white women are trying to emancipate themselves from the prejudices of the men, they are trying to emancipate themselves from the prejudices of the women. Mrs. Barnett who stood out against the outrage and marched valiantly with the Illinois delegation. The men there were 890,000 votes in the states where they are trying to get votes. It would be well for the colored man to exist. Not until the colored women are treated fairly will the colored men support suffrage. Both Make Excellent Speeches. Mr. Adelbert Roberts was the principal speaker at the Fellowship League on last Sunday. His subject was "The Spirit Fisk." Many praiseful students of the school, Mr. Roberts, who is one of the best orators in Chicago, "The Young Men of Chicago," was the subject of Attorney R. H. Washburn's School on last Sunday, Mr. Washburns is becoming known as the best speaker hereabouts and is constantly in demand. He is taking an active part in things for the betterment of the race and is making wonderful strides in his law practice. Joe Shoecraft. One of the biggest hits at the Amateur Minstrel on Monday evening after Easter at Oakland Music Hall will be Mr. Joe Minstrel's first performance in Chicago. Mr. Shoecraft was one of the organizers of the minstrel and has been with them ever since. Each year his jokes have been "side-splitters" and this year he has been "side-splitters" and this year he has been "side-splitters". For an evening of real amusement, if you want to laugh heartily, just hear "Joe", for he has the best song ever. National Association of Colored Women Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsey Davis of this city, who is the national organizer of the National Association of Colored Women, is a painter, concerned with facts about a national organization. She made the following report: Number of clubs, 1,000; membership, 50,000; states federated, 25. The Northeastern Federation of Colored Women, a federated several states in New England too small to have a state federation, but many cities have strong federations. Money collected by the federated groups is property owned by clubs, $61,845.15. Present valuation of property, $113,332.25. The organization she says, as vitally interrelated with the development including the study and better methods of caring for children, the improvement of home life, the relation of children to their children, beautifying home life and other objects. Special work is done along other lines such as aid for old folk homes, orphan's homes, the arts literature, domestic science and Y. W. C. A. work. Mrs. Booker T. Washington is president. Miss Daisy Sampson to Address Literary Miss Daley Sampson, who is a graduate of Provident Hospital and is engaged in trained nursing for the Vlortors Nurse Association of this city, will be invited to speak in May. Miss Sampson will be one of the few women to speak to this organization for some time. Write the Anderson-Watkins Film Company, about 18 Washington street, Chicago, about the "movies," "A Day at Tuskegee, the most wonderful scenes in moving pictures. State rights considered. All mail answered immedately. The home of Dr. M. A. Majors has been blessed by a bounty of gifts. The docu- tory is being submitted by a member of the Freeman's round table of writers. LOUISVILLE, KY. Prof. Charles Alexander in Town- Bert Riles Found Dead in Sleep- ing Car—Y, M. C. A. to Raise $25,000. (By Lee L. Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut.) We have received invitations to the Uta Voce Club dance to be held Wednesday evening, April 2, at the Odd Fellows' hall, the Affair, promises to be held on April 3, and will be held with new prizes. We have also received invitations from the Cane Club for their fifth annual select dance, entitled "Emancipation, to be given at the Odd Fellows' Hall" on March 26. The Normal has also issued invitations for their "Grand Promenade." Prof. Charles Alexander, the well-known professor, lecturer, the well-known guest in the guest of honor, Last Sunday afternoon he addressed a large men's meeting, taking for his subject, "A Good Name." He electrified this audience by questioning how good of lessons that are essential in the making of a man. On Tuesday morning he visited the State University and Central College of New York, and addressed his addresses. On Tuesday evening he gave a lecturer on Lawrence Dunbar before a large audience at Calvary Baptist church. On Wednesday night he panied by his wife, who is an accomplished scholar, has traveled extensively and is a prominent member of the Federation of Clubs in her home state. Prof. Alexander is en route to California and will stop in St. Louis and a number of other cities. --- The Louisville Oratorio Society honored the memory of Prof. F. S. Delany by special Memorial Chapel service in Quincy on Sunday afternoon. The society was assisted by a quartette from the boys of the blind school. Miss Marie S. Brown served as directress. Mr. Chancellor Morris, who has been very ill at his residence, is much improved at this writing. The funeral services of Mrs. Bazil Jackson of South Twelfth street, was held at the family residence, Rev. E. A. Clark, pastor of Quinn Chapel, where he had served. Jackson, a member of devoted children, beloved relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. Bert Rilres, well known in this city and who was found dead in the smoking room of the Pullman car on which he had served for many years as porter, was Tuesday, afternoon, Quincy Chapel, beloved honors. He was a Staff Officer of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, and also belonged to the Masonic Lodge. There were many beautiful flowers sent by the lodges and friends. There was a special meeting held at the Y. M. C. A. building March 13, 1913, sider the plans and was adopted by the Trustees to raise $25,000. This appeal was signed by Dr. Wm. T. Amiger, President; Rector LeRoy Ferguson, Rev. C. B. Allen, President; Presbyterian Church and F. T. Blue, Librarian of the Colored Branch Library. The Negro Outlook Committee composed of some of the citizens has regenerated a new lease on life. It holds regularly monthly meetings and is accomplishing much good. At the banquet by this organist were enrolled, Mr. James F. Gray, who is serving as chair- man, is surrounded by a number of determined men, who are filled with courage to do the right thing. The basket ball game between a team from State University and Central Colored High School drew a large crowd in the last Y. Y. C. last year. The Central Colored High School carried away the honors by a large majority. These teams will meet again in the near future. Mr. Edward Taylor, well known in the East End, died at the Red Cross Hospital this week. A man whose name we did not knocked him in the head with a black-jack. jack. Last Sunday afternoon a police officer beat up a white man and knocked a whitty woman down. He was dismissed from the police department and was sent to Court. This case only goes to show that if these officers are permitted to beat up colored people, it will only be a matter of time. Nearly a year ago a policeman killed a colored man. This policeman is still serving on the force. So far as we know he was not even called before the Board of Police. He was not called for the colored man entered suit against the officer's bondsman. CHATTANOOGA, TENN FULTON, KY. IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of our deal husband and father. Rev. John Hicks, who passed away March 5, 1999: God and sudden call for what husband and father loved by all We little thought that on that day Our dear husband and father would be called away; I could not write what they said, when the message came, saying my father was dead; But God who loved him best, Has taken him home to rest. Slightly missed by His Wife, Daughter and Son. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. Annual Middle-Class Rhetoricals at K. N. and I. L.- Smith's Saxaphone Orchestra Makes a "Hit" - Parents and Teachers' Meeting Social Notes. (By Hardin Tolbert, People's Pharmacy. macy. Bills 666. Box 233.) The unveiling of the bust of Hon. Fred Douglass at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Timberlake marked one of the most important epochs in the history of American art. This bust was beautifully decorated in American flags and other ornaments and were very attractive. Mr. Timberlake is editor of The Voice and Timberlake is instructor at the State University of New York in an instrumental solo, by Miss Lettle Todd; Prayer, Prof. J. L. Lawson; "Why We Have Met," Prof. Wm. H. Mayo; Prayer, Prof. J. L. Lawson; Dr. E. E. Underwood; Instrumental Miss Mariette P. Madison; Miss M. E. Williams read a paper for Rev. E. J. Jackson, entitled "Douglass as a Slave"; for occasion, Miss Marcia Jones; Instrumental Miss Clorea Harris; Original poem, "Timberlake," Prof. E. Posten, and then the unveiling of the bust by Miss Jeannette Robb, who was made by Profs. J. L. Lawson, in James, T. K. Robb and Hardin Tolbert, newspaper correspondent. Ice cream cake were made by Profs. J. L. Lawson, and Mrs. T. K. Timberlake said the voice for the appreciation of honorable Negroes, which is something that the majority of our leaders are neglecting—the very idea that are implicitly involved. It was an unimaginable decision that the speeches be put in pamphlet form and sold. Mrs. S. L. Smith, a teacher in the Shelbyville high school, and Miss Florence A. Campbell, of Shelbyville, were the guests of Mrs. J. H. Scott. Mr. James Brown, chef at O'Donnell's first-class boarding house, left for Winchester on real estate business. Mr. B. T. Harvey, for twenty-nine years employed at the Capitol hotel, and for eleven years as headwaiter, has resigned to accept a small position in the office. Mr. Harvey has a host of white and colored friends who hate to see him leave. The writer received a letter from Mr. Harvey which stated that he made kindness, and I am glad to hear the good news. Mr. and Mrs. Lenon Anderson are mourning the idea of their infant, which died a few hours after birth. Mrs. Elnora Payne gave a nice dinner at the residence of her father, and a five-course menu was served, and a delightful evening was spent. The guests were Misses Maggle Knight, Maud Russell, Margaret King and Mr. Red- --- Smith's saxaphone orchestra, of Versailles, were in the city and made their biggest hit at a dance. The dancing people came with them from Versailles: Miss Silvie Jackson, Mrs. Fannie Barnett, Miss Tilie Tyrler, Miss Maymie Tyrler, Miss Lexington, and Messrs Robert Harris, David L. Smith, Richard Murphy, S. W. Speed, Miss Sealia E. Peay, the daughter of William Williams of Hill street, were very grace- ful on the floor. Miss Peay is twelve years old. The annual public rhetoricals of the middle class, led by a knowledge under the direction of Prof. David Dawson of science. The program was as follows: "Chant, Lord's Prayer," Class; Shoes, Misere, Class; Welcome address, Mackenzie Jackson, Gond Lillies; Misses Katie Hancock and Helen Rattcliffe; Essay, "Influence of Women upon Civilization." Miss E. M. Shelburne; Instrumental solo, Miss Mamie Vaughn; Instrumental solo, Corley, and "Uncle Ephraim's Mule," Corley, and "Scarf," Class; Essay, "Home, the Foundation of Education," Miss E. O. Hayes; Recitation, "Gallah of Gath," Miss All. Recitation, "Cornet-solo," Flower Song; C. W. Forrest, "Cornet-solo," Brotherhood of Man, J. W. Burnside; Sextette, "When the Sun in Splendor Rising," Misses Myrtle E. Ennis, Sallie Willey, Miss Jackson, and Messrs. Maxey Jackson, Harvey K. Leonard, Forney. The debate on the question, Resolved. That the interest of the nation would be best served if the term of the constitution be lengthened and be ineligible to re-enactment with Miss M. E. Ennis and Jefferson Wheeler for the affirmative and Miss Willie Eads and Lillus Phillips in the negative. The program ended with a chorus, "Springtime," by the class. Mr. George Phillips and wife gave a birthday party at the residence of Mrs. James, many nice presents were given them by the course menu was served and a delightful evening was spent by those present. Mr. W. F. Turner, of Louisville, is in the city, representing the Atlanta Mutual Association. --- Mr. Robert Clark, a brother of Mr. Phillips Clark, the tonsorial artist, will begin learning the barber trade at the shop of Eugene Stone, 210 Mero street. Miss Sallie Hawkins has gone to Louisville to be the guest of Mrs. Tene Calory. Mrs. Violet Hawkins is very ill. Miss Irving Flisher, of Mt. Sterling, is the guest of Miss Delma Greenup. Mrs. Davis has returned from Chicago after a few weeks' visit with her many friends. Hardin Tolbert was entertained at the residence of Rev. W. T. Silvey on Norman Hill, Riverside, Ryson, Mrs. Ellen Blackburn and Mrs. Robinson, on Green Hill, before leaving for a trip through central Kentucky. Mrs. F. C. Scott, the talented soloist of Lexington, was the hostess for Mr. Hardin Tolbert, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Z. Jones and daughter were guests at the cozy indoor location on North Upper street. Mr. Garner is proprietor of a garage and is the owner of a beautiful Blue Grass farm of one hundred acres, among both white and colored people. Mrs. Scott and Miss Jones rendered several vocal selections. Mr. Garner's residence is about the swellest edifice among both white and colored people. The residence of Rev. A. W. Davis, on North Upper street. Rev. Davis is preparing to have a rally at the Christian church, where he will be on the writer appointed Mr. Jesse Martin as foreman over the Freeman bureau at Lexington. The Freeman will be on the North Broadway, and Ballard drug store, Limestone street, and at the chill parlor and restaurant, at 267 Constitution street, of which Mr. George N. Smith is the writer appointed Mr. Jesse Martin, and a peper hanger by trade, and is one among the few who are willing to do something for the good of the writer visited the Lexington schools and will tell you more about it in another issue. Wanted—A planner who can qualify in Kentucky, at once. 118 North Broadway, Lexington, Ky. BOONVILLE. IND. Special to the Freeman Mrs. Eddie Brisco, of Evansville, was the guest of Mrs. Roberts last week.... Rev. Shadrach Pruttt made a visit to the school where he and his wife were in Evansville, Sunday: Messrs. Fred Simmons, Van Smith, Elza Hart, George Martin and Mr. and Mrs. James McGraw, and Mr. and Mrs. evening to reorganize the band for summer season. Mr. William Green and Mr. Tom Duellin are preparing to erect new homes. A social was given at the end of summer season. Mr. William Inst., in honor of Prof. Spotsville.... There will be a rally at the M. E. church on the fourth Sunday. Rev. Pruttt will be in town to give a speech to the llams is closing his year at the M. E. church. He has made a favorable impression in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Earnhardt, of Evansville, are parlor and hair dressing department. Mrs. Jane Bell is on the sick list.... Elza Hart, who lost his father a few weeks ago, is now in charge and supporting himself, deserves much credit.... Master Cafelle Nole has taken the agency of the Freeman. Cafelle is a role he should be encouraged by your subscription and prompt settlement of the same. LAUREL. MISS. (Special to The Freeman A grand tea party was given at the residence of Mrs. James Ramsey by the young ladies of Meridian, Miss., in honor of Miss Bessie Armstead. We all had a nice time with her. We all attended Jones have returned home after spending two weeks in Meridian, Miss., visiting friends and relatives...A big entertainment was given to clubbooms in the building on Fifth Street in Meridian, in honor of Miss Bessie Armstead and Miss Lucy Jones. Music was furnished by the Meridian String Band...When in Laurel, Miss., you can get The Meridian String Band for free. We also sell every Saturday by Henry Armstead, 50 per copy. NASHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Two Hundred Thousand Dollars in Bonds For This Purpose—Colored Citizens Secure This Result After Learning More Money Was to be Spent on White School—Large Sum Had Already Been Voted Latter by Aid of Colored People. Bv D. Wellington Berry. PARTIAL TO THE FREEMAN. Species NASHVILLE, Tenn., March.—A two-thousand thousand dollar Negro high school building is promised for Nashville by the school district, which amount was pledged to a committee of leading colored citizens representing Nashville's colored citizenship and authorized the school board to meet held here in the offices of A. N. Johnson, chairman of the executive committee of the Nashville Negro Board of Trade. The board cited that the colored people also organized themselves for the purpose of securing legislation favorable to the race during the present session of the Tennessee legislature, which organization was per- Later the committee appointed to push the matter of the high school had an audience with the NEGROs. Maya H. E. Howse, and were most corollatively received, both giving their assurance that the request for a new high school building would be approved. The bill has been introduced in the legislature to authorize the city of Nashville to issue $300,000 in bonds to complete the new high school building. Two years later the city received the issue, and when the bonds were subsequently voted upon in the city election the NEGROs voted to approve the building, and when would be given a new high school. Next, however, the bill recently introduced asking for additional funds for the white high school made no mention of the promotion of the NEGROs and this caused the NEGROs to take action. It the mass meeting held and which was largely attended by the representative members of the NEGROs were made and it was declared through language that the NEGROs would vigorously oppose another bond issue for high school purposes unless a significant amount was given at the same time to the high school. When the committee called upon the Governor to ascertain the matter, the committee agreed that Nashville should provide a $200,000 building for its colored children, saying "Your request is a very reasonable request, and hence that your proposition shall be every vote that I can control for it, all the influence I may be able to command and the bill when it is given." He be gladly given." Mayor Howse caused the bill to be amended providing for the $200,000 additional bonds for the colored high school and arranged a meeting for the committee with the Davidson school which will urge the measure in order to secure the original amount sought in order to complete the new white high school district. It is not believed that any trouble will be had in having the bond presesse as been done in the past, and will be successful with the Negroes' support, will be successful at the city primary election, which will must be considered consisted of A. N. Johnson, chairman; G. H. Bandy, W. S. Croschwait, W. W. Work, J. P. Ribes, P. Harri, H. W. Grant, T. Clay Moore, W. Grant. The organization, which will work to secure the pending and proposed legislation, in the interest of the race, is officered as follows: A. N. Johnson, president of Hill, vice president; D. W. Wellington Berry, secretary, and S. W. Crosthwait, lawyer. NOTES INDICATING NEGRO PROGRESS. As Furnished By The National Negro Business League. A new Negro undertaking firm has been chartered at Los Angeles, Cal. Its name is Smith-Williams & Company. Several leading Negroes of South Bend, Indiana have formed a stock company to start a grocery. The company is capitalized at $1,600. The Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance Company is reporting a surplus of $28,065.54 with $13,000 bonds and an annual income of $200,000. In Cherry county, Kansas, is a large and prosperous colony of Negroes known as Kinkajaws. The colonists engage in farming and stock raising. A Negro daily has made its advent at Oakland, Cal. It is named The Evening Gazette and is edited by a trained editor and publisher, Edward Allen. The People's Savings Bank and Trust Company, of Nashville, Tenn., shows an increase of $21,000 in resources for the past year and $6,000 increase in capital. The Eldorado Gold Star Mining Co., of Los Angeles, Cal. has raised $4,500 of the money to purchase a cyanide plant. The company is a Negro concern selling its stock to none but Negroes. The board of commissioners of the Knights of Pythias has authorized Mr. Sydney Pittman, the Negro architect who designed the Jamestown Negro building, to draw plans for a $150,000 temple to be built in Dallas, Texas. The United Brothers of Friendship of Texas, located at Houston, announces that the receipts of the order for 1912 are $125,000. All told the society has collated $151,000 for widows and orphans. Its net resources above all claims are $55,000. --- A number of the most prominent Negroes of Arkansas assembled at Pine Blow and legal life insurance company. The capital stock of the company is $250,000. The first megtim $5,200 was subscribed for, $25,000 for giving the balance. The board of directors is made up of the leading busi- and professional men throughout the state. --- What promises to be one of the finest playhouses in this country operated in the interest of colored people will open its doors some time in March at Savannah, a municipal property owned by the Savannah Professional Plays Company, of that city. The sum of $40, $00 is being put in the construction, bringing every convenience and beauty accorded to first-class playhouse is the object of those promises. Possible is being done towards that end. JACKSON, Tenn. Death of Andrew Alben—News in General... last Sunday to preach at the Church of God of which he is pastor...Mrs. Jane Holmes, Mrs. John Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Poe, of Chicago, Poe's mother on East Main street. Mrs. Poe was Miss Bettie Scruggs before her mum and was for a long time employed at the mum. EL CENTRO, CAL. SCOOBA. MISS. Special to THE FREEMAN Rew. J. P. Crumps, who has been the president of Blues M. Efll church for nine years, fell dead on Saturday, February 15, ninth store of George Brown. He leaves a wife and one son to mourn his loss. He had led a Christian life and was a member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Woodmen, Eastern Star and Household of Ruth.... Hardy Beck, one of our young men, eleven years of age, is dead. He was, Rew. J. P. Crumps, who was B. F. Lester preached an able sermon on Sunday. He is preparing for the conference to be held here, and next Sunday he will have a grand rally.... Rev. I. S. Waters, who is preaching at the Muni Baptist church, preached a wonderful sermon last Sunday to a good sized congregation.... J. P. Crumps, who runs the city market, is moving into the brick building, on the north side of the city, on First Street.... If you want your old shoes made new, go to A. Williams.... Thomas Giles, who owns a valuable piece of property on the east side of the city, has erected a house that is rapidly improving the east side of the city. John Avery owns a nice home and forty acres of good timber land.... For your groceries the Freeman, at F. J. and his house's groceries store, just across the M. & O. east. JACKSONVILLE (ILL.) NEWS. (By Nellie Early.) street, attended the funeral of her cousin recently at Ottumwa, Iowa. Mr. Marion Meadows, of Iowa, Street, has a military residence which has with gas and excellently furnished...Lenora Khnimbrew and F. of our high school...Rev. Fanko for Quincy, the work he performed in the city he preached several able sermons. On February 25 he preached on the subject, "What Shall It Profit a Man." He preached a A. M. Parker also preached an able sermon on the subtest, "What Art Man?" This was his, farewell sermon on February 26. The Parker also preached an able sermon on the subtest, "What Art Man?" This was his, farewell sermon on February 26. The College has returned from a few field, Ill...The box social given February 27 at the Second Barbary by the Third Barbary of which Mrs. Some fine boxes were sold and brought good prices...The musicals and brought per given February 27 by Mrs. T. Emery Baptist Mrs. T. Moore and Angus Norton was well attended. All on the program did well. CHILD ACCIDENTALLY BURNED BY FIRE. Mother Envelopes Him in a Rug and Extinguishes Flames—Victim Dies. Special to THE FREEMAN CHICAGO III (Missional)—The son of Samuel Dale and Hattie May Hill Davis, burned by fire Saturday, February 8, 1913. Ulysses Davis, two sons, lived at 4385 and 4388, on the street, was afar while playing around a well-heated stove. The mother had gone to the basement coal when she heard a baby, she and threw a rug around extinguishing the flames. He died Sunday, February 9, 1913. CLARKSVILLE, TENN. Special to THE FREE There is a singing contest given Monday night. Madden 10, under the auspices of the B. Y. P. U. at St. John's church, and the one who will be presented is the one who will be a swell moment was given Monday night. March 3 at Buck's hall by the Eleven Light City Boys.....Mr. Frank formerly of the St. John's of St. with after spending several days with his wife, who has been ill for some time, left last Sunday for St. Louis.....Mr. Eljahaf of the St. John's of Louisville, is visiting relatives and friends. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Short Flights. By R. W. Thompson. The Wilson administration starts out with the best wishes of all true Americans. It is easier to collect $100 for a banquet than to raise $50 for a business enterprise. Why? "Hiking" over muddy roads is not the best test of any one's fitness for the exercise of the suffrage. "Carding the press" is a habit that gets a lot of well-meaning persons in a big kettle of hot water unnecessarily. Say what you will, Mr. Bryan will be very greatly in evidence in the political history of the next four years—and then some. Help some one else, if you would be helped upward in the struggle of life. Civilization must be reciprocal in its relation to duty and destiny. Gulfport, Miss. has just conducted the legal hanging of a Negro. This unique event is said to have been the first of its kind ever pulled off in that State. It will develop by and by that the tariff has nothing at all to do with many of the evils laid at its door. The tariff is the standing "bogie" of American politics. The Wilson administration can make itself immensely popular by putting a queltus on the professional orator who has "nothing to say," but insists upon saying it. The National Negro Press Association is to spend a day at Cape May next August to landlord Llandow W. Moore of the elegant Hotel Dale. Some class to the N. N. P. A., eh? A Washington woman has sued a man for $10,000 for attempting to hug her. All of which goes to show that it is dangerous to take liberties with a member of the fair sex—if you are the wrong man. Now that a competent judge has decided that a citizen may call another an "ass" without violating the law governing the criminal case and Fred R. Moore may safely express their personal opinions of each other. --- Editor James W. Poe, of the Richmond Reformer, has the sympathy of the brethren of the craft because of Mrs. Sarah Emma Poe, which occurred recently in Washington, D. C. Madison C. Peters is running a series of biographies of "Historic Menpecked Husbands" through a well-known newspaper syndicate. It may give satisfaction to those who learn that Socrates, John Wesley, Napoleon Bonaparte and Abraham Lincoln are catalogued in this unique class. Dr. Peters may have you in the bunch before he leaves down his trench coat. Suffrage is a privilege, to be granted in the interest of good men, and to the rights of persons and property, and under certain restrictions suggested by expediency. If woman is granted the ballot, she will pay for it. If woman is denied the rights of persons she will surrender more than she can possibly gain. Suffrage, in its final analysis, is a privilege—not a natural right. Those of us who try to piece out our meager wages in service places will find it well to stay out of Pennsylvania, where we work, and the antitipping bill now pending at Harrisburg. The said bill makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $25, for any person to give, "tip," such as guests usually hand out to the waiter, bellboy or other employee in hotels, cafes, barber shops, etc. The untimely death of Editor J. Thomas Turner, of the Nashville Clarton, leaves a large gap in the line of enterprise and effective newspaper men in this country. He was a man of great public spirit, a man of great integrity, and a State of Tennessee, having graduated from the law department of Walden University. It is of record that he helped others more than he helped himself, and in the great Book of Life above, his name, like that of Abou Ben Adhem, "leads all the rest." Editor M. M. Lewey is moving the entire plant of the Florida Sentinel from Pensacola to Jacksonville, Fla. to expand the operation of his immense printing and publishing business. The change has taken the better part of two months, taken one of the company's most productive companies with a working capital of $10,000 is behind Editor Lewey, and the new and improved Florida Sentinel is to be the official news organization in scope by the presentation of news and departmental features covering the entire country. The press congruence of the two companies will parture and bespeaks for him a larger measure of success than ever. Indiana may not lose the Haitian mission, even if the present very efficient incumbent Dr. H. W. Furniss, should retire. The Hoosier State, prolific in men of courage, has a military link to Haiti, or other station commensurate with their merits, four "favorite sons" of the darker hue, in the persons of A. E. Manning, courier of the Democratic national committee; James T. Hill, of Kentucky, courier of the practice of long standing; Dr. J. B. Oliver, a leading physician of Brazil, and Dr. G. W. Buckner, long identified with the practice of medicine in Evansville. President Wilson will make any of these representatives disbes of Jefferson, Jackson and Cleveland. --- A "model wife" has been found in New York. She is usually in bed when her husband leaves in the morning and she has no idea where she goes. She gets money to run the house and "find" her in clothes. Hence she does not know how much salary he gets and is too considerable of the money that he comes in at night, as she is invariably asleep, and she makes no inquiries on the subject. This woman testified in court as a witness that she had any "iffs" and that her life is one of unjoyed happiness. Here is a splendid example for all of her sex. She is one daughter of a wealthy living. Study her methods, wives, and follow them, if you would remain young and beautiful. How we do have to go to the other race to find out things about our own people! The Washington correspondent of the New York World refers to the "millionaire and millionaire from Richmond," etc., who is "president of the Democratic League of America." This same eminent purveyor of mishinformation tells the story of a cakewalk by Negroes specially imported from Virginia will be presented" as a feature of the colored inaugural ball. This is the first intelligent colored readers by the so-called "up-to-date" newspapers of the white race. And some of our deluded folks would not pay five cent. Negro passership is the only through which we can learn of the bright side of our racial existence. PARIS. TEXAS. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special to THAK of progressive colored gentlemen left on Sunday, March 2, on a business trip to Clearview, Okla. . . Mr. Hugh Jones, of this city, died at Hot Springs, Ark, where he had been in search, health, and Mr. Henry Jones who is also the owner is employed as a hotel waiter, died a few hours after his brother. They were both buried here on Sunday. It was a double funeral conducted by the Odd Fellows lodge, from Branch church, of which Mr. Hugh Jones was a member, of the Master Dana Griffith for Freeman, or leave orders and items for same at the Central drug store and at George Hardeman's barber Learn to be an Automobile Expert by Mail Major's Mechanical, Technical, Correspondence Chauffeur School W. L. MAJORS PRESS President W. J. Major in his #4,500 (60-60) Pennsylvania Co. General View of the School and Cars. THE OFFICE & CORRESPONDENCE DEPT. W. S. FERRANCT SEL. 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. Always Young Cream Company Afro-American Scalp Food, Always Young Cream, the Queen of Creams; and Pure Greaseless Cream. Afro-American S alp Food, the best preparation for all Scalp Trouble. Does your hair break off? Have you Dandruff, Teter, Eczema, Scalp Itch? Afro-American Scalp Food will relieve all such trouble and grow you an abundent head of hair. Testimonials on File in This Office "Before I used this wonderful preparation my hair was short, coarse, thin, breaking off and kinky. As soon as I began to use this preparation my hair began to grow long, soft, pliable and very fine. Look at the se pictures. Name on file in this office. A six weeks' trial treatment for Two Dollars, with booklet. Guaranteed under the Pure Food and Drug Art. June 30, 1906, Serial 44968. Do you want your hair and liver removed and your face to look youthful and pretty? Always Young Cream will do it. Agents wanted, either sex. No samples sent, no installation plan. No letters answered without stamp enclosed. No less than 50c worth of Scalp Food sold. Afro-American Scalp Food, 5 boxes for $1.00. Always Young Face Cream 50c a jar. All orders must be made payable to Madam Wm. H. Brice Always Mention The Freeman when writing. shop. Will be pleased to figure with you for your job work. Rates cheerfully furnished office work. W. Guy of Muskogee, Lawyer M. W. Guy of Muskogee, Oka, was a visitor in our city last week.... The many friends of Mr. G. M. Guest regret very much to learn of the death of Mr. Guest. Mr. Guest died of smallpox at Hugo, Oka.... Mrs. S. L. Williams, of Chicago, will visit Mrs. Guest soon.... Miss Lucile Dogan of Marshall, Texas, will visit Miss Tessie Granville. HATTIESBURG, MISS Special to THE FREEMAN The egg breaking given at St. Paul M. E. church on March 3 was quite a success, esp. after a twenty dozen eggs in two hours. The man Burdinger Undertaking Company opened its doors for business on March 3, with Mr. David Morgan as embalmer. Mr. Morgan was the successful Co., a white firm. He is well liked by both races.... Rev. James A. Allen is helping to push the New Enterprise. We have succeeded. Your guy got the Easter tailor, says. He sells the best suits in town.... When in Hattiesburg, get the Fowman at the Palace shining parlor, double street, W. E. Middleton, proprietor. HOT SPRINGS (ARK.) NEWS Special to THE FREEMAN. Major's Mechanic The Oldest, Largest and Best Our course can be completed in seven w ing hundreds of dollars, and can pla trated picture of school and terms M FEARANCE, Secretary; W. L. MAJOR MADAM WM. H. BRICE, Prop Always Y Afro-American Scalp Fo 1107 Mays, of Waukesha; S. A. Williams, of the Pullman; Purifoy, St. Joseph's Infirmary, and Charlie Thompson, of Mille, who all left feeling glad that we were there. The Rev. Montgomery for the encouraging words spoken...Mr. H. A. Jones, of Paris, Texas, who was here for the season and working at the Majestic, and the Rev. Montgomery, who remains were shipped to Paris... Miss Lucile B Bradley, who was dearly loved by all who knew her, died last week. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved fami- cation of Edith Palow and Mr. O. M. Page are still waiting...Read The Freeman and kept posted. COLUMBIA, MO. The Logan Juveniles' Lodge, No. 62, gave a grand entertainment Friday night which was enjoyed by everyone....The Logan Juveniles' Lodge hosted Tuesday night, March 4....Maggie Coleman was badly burned when her house caught fire Tuesday, February 25. She was taken to Jefferson City Alice Williams went to Jefferson City last week to visit her daughter, Miss Mildred Williams, who is quite ill. She was taken to Jefferson City days. Miss Ida Schweisch and Mr. Horace Jackson, of Sedalia, were married February 28....The Columbia Blues won the pennant, as they won the pennant, as they did in 1912. They have good material to pick from. MT. VERNON, ILL. Rev. G. W. Glivens, pastor of the C. P. church, made a flying trip to Providence, last week. Rev. Hardison, of Evansville, C. P. church, made a flying trip to Providence, C. P. church; ... Mrs. Nelle Harrison, of General, Technical, Correspondent W. L. MAYER (Source) Pennsylvania Car General View of School and ESPONDENCE DEPT. MECHANICAL INV Automobile School in the Country—T weeks. A good opportunity for industrious people you in the same position at a small co- laboratory. MAJORS' M. T. C. C. SCHOOL, 117 N. 88S, President and Manager. W. E. H. MADAM WM H. BRICE, The Hair Culturist. Young Cream MANUFACTURERS OF d, Always Young Cream, the Pure Greaseless Gream. N. Senate Avenue, Indianapolis Up Food Grows Hair and R Removes Wrinkles, Bleaches 11 Clarksville, Tenn., is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Helm. . . . The Y. M. C. A. is yet and has a nice meeting Sunday after a lunch with her friends. Can We Interest the Young People? Many thoughts were given on the subject. . . . Mr. Tandy Sypert, who has been ill for some time, died February 22. He was a host of friends to mourn his loss. . . . Mr. Wm. Davis is on the sick list. . . . Mrs. R. Helm has been very ill, but is better at work. Miss Maggie Blakey were married February 20, at the home of the bride's parents. BOWLING GREEN, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN Amid flowers and Friends the wedding of Mr. W. F. Floyd, of Columbus, O., and Miss Alice Smith was solemnized on Tuesday, March 4, by the Rev. James Grainger. Mr. Floyd is a prosperous and successful mechanic. FOR RENT Modern Steam Heated Flats To Colored People Exclusively 705 N. Senate Ave. APPLY TO Emil C. Rassmann, Front Room, Second Floor. Lemcke Annex Telephone 3648 Expert by Mail Prince Chauffeur School STRUCTION DEPT. PHOTO & DESIGNED BY: SEXTON. thirteen Years of Experience. men We have made and are mak- t. Don't delay. Write today for illus- M. Cardinal Ave, St. Louis, Mo. W. S. M. W. A. PARKER, Manager Company the Queen of Creams; and is, Ind. moves Dandruff. the Skin Several Shades several Years Younger 12 KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL Senior Class at State Normal Presents Drama—Revival at the Churches— Seventy-fifth Birthday Celebrated— A Number of Club Meetings—Sub- Juniors of the K. N. & I. I. Entertains the Faculty—B. D. Madison Addresses Guests at the Reception. (By Hardin Holbert, Care of People's Pharmacy, Both Phones 666. Box 233, Frankfort, Ky.) Frankfort (Ky. Special) Frankfort (Ky. Special). The prominent citizen of Frankfort, who is clerk of the First Baptist church, represents the Home Protective Association of Hammal, Mo., and is a contributor to the Louisiana News and the Hammal News. Madison is steward at the Capitol hotel, of which Mrs. Carrie Weltzet is proprietress, and who has the utmost confidence in Mr. Madison. The following is an extract from an able account of Madison's reception at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Brooks in honor of Mr. Charles Cewtart: "We welcome you home at this very important period of your life. You are worth and works to the Negro race have been of great benefit throughout the country. You should feel justly proud of your career and feel that you have earned a good place. What you are nearing the other shore, when the sun of your life is about to hide itself behind the western horizon of time, you will feel no remorse, but can draw your heart and soul, knowing that you have done the best you could for humanity and lie down to please dreams. Miss Katie Willis has gone to Lexington to be the guest of Mrs. George Slaughter. The State Normal is getting into the progressive wing. They have a reading room in the girls and one in the boys' dormitory. Some of the leading periodicals and papers are on their desks. Many of the them from a free subscription for this year, but they will be able to subscribe and pay for their papers and magazines next year. This institute has put another foot forward to develop the youths. They have a swell reception room, which we will tell you about our special writings of this institution. President G. P. Russell is at the helm. --- Mrs. Fannie C. Scott, of Lexington, was in the city the guest of Prof. G. P. Russell and family. Mrs. Patatie Vinker gave a family dinner at her residence on Center street. The menu consisted of peas, spaghetti, corn, potatoes, baked apples, prunes, lettuce, potato salad, and potatoes guests were Mr. John Ecton and Miss Jennie Vinker, Mr. Linsey Combs and Miss Lena Vinker, Mr. Richard Ward and Miss Susie Vinker, and Miss Carrie Porter. Mr. Arthur Bocail was given a surprise party at his residence on Second street. Just as Mr. Bocail came home as usual, an unusual gathering of men and women in the house presents lying around, and to his surprise long tables were stretched in the dining room and a five-course menu was served. It was a stag affair. Miss Elnora Boyd, a first-class seamstress, spent a few days in Louisville. Mr. Bassil T. Harvey, after twenty-nine years' service, resigned from the Capital hotel to accept a position at Huntington, W. Va. Harvey, after harvey was headwaiter. He has developed a large number of young men who are making good. Mr. Harvey has accumulated a large amount of real estate and is the owner of a park on Wesleyan University, an officer of the A.M. E. church. Many of the prominent citizens regret to see him leave. We wish him success. Mr. Richard Ward will offer his property to the highest bidder. Miss Lulu L. Coleman spent a few days in the city visiting her parents. Mrs. Annie Washington entertained the Corinthian Baptist church club, and a three-course luncheon was served. Many interesting topics were discussed. Mr. Richard Harris, a prominent barber is very ill. Mr. Chas, Caldwell and Miss B. Claudies, of Woolfort, were married by Rev. J. W. Gorden. Miss Liona Buckner has gone to Indianapolis. The Artistic Ten Club met with Mrs. James C. Brown, at her cozy residence on High street and a pleasant evening was spent. Mr. George Elson and Mrs. Lizzie Robinson were called to the city of Louisville on account of the illness of their sister, Mrs. Florence Cole. Mrs. Kellen Clay and Mrs. Mattie Small, of Bellpoint, were the guests of Mrs. William Price, Green Hill A delightful dinner was served for them. Miss Martha Williams entertained the party being held to increase the attendance of the club. A nice lunch was served. The Economic club met with Mrs. C. L. Timberlake. A delightful evening was spent among those present, who were as follows: Mesdames Tiana Anderson Coleman, Eileen Gileman, Lizia Allen, Misses Selabna Mayo, M. B. Woolfork, Virgia Madison and Katie Willis. Mrs. Nick Johnson, of Dayton, O., left for home, after a few weeks' visit with Mrs. William Davis. Mr. Sythe Berry, of Louisville, was a guest of the city. Mrs. Chas, Calery and two children have returned from Springfield, where they have been visiting Prof. Calery. The children entered the State normal moderate school. Miss Julia S. Young, stenographer at the State normal, was called to Mayesville, to attend the celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of her father's birthday. A host of his friends were present. The homestead was been donated. May wife presents presents were given him. A five-course menu was served. Master Haristeen Russell has been ill for a few days with lagripe. Mrs. Elnora Payne gave a dinner at the residence of Mrs. Lue Russell. Everything was nicely arranged. The menu consisted of eggs, celery, lettuce, tomatoes, asparagus on toast. The guests were Misses Maggie Knight, Maggie King, Maud, Maud Russell, Messrs. Redman and Fred Williams. Miss Sarah Blue, of Cincinnati, is in the city. The sub-junior class entertained the faculty of the K. N. & I. at the ladies' hall. The following program was rendered: Song, "Old Normal," Class; Invocation, Prof. H. C. Russell; Paper, "Preparation," original; Paper, McClaskey; Recipe, "Encouragement"; Misses, McClaskey, Soxtete; Code, Misses, McClaskey, McFarland and Mitchell, Messrs. Williams, Klimble and Ridway; Debate, "Resolved that the defeat of Wm. W. H. of the states on November 5, 1812 was the death knell of the Republican party," affirmative, Chas. L. Minor, negative, John W. Watts. The following menu was served: Cold turkey, creamed oysters, peas, hot rolls, cocoa, cream sherbet and cake. The toasts were: The Sub-Juniors and the Industrial Dean E. E. Read "The Sub-Juniors and the Industrial Department," Prof. J. L. Lawson. D. C. Carter, hector of the A. M. E. church, closed theivalvival, which was a large success. Rev. C. C. Townson, the presiding elder, will be here this week. Dr. R. P. Peters, editor of "The Columbia" at Louiseville, in an editorial "Why the Negro Should Read His Own Literature," was excellent and should be practiced in every Negro family. Hardin Tolbert will spend a few days in Shelbyville. He will leave on the 10th. A parents' and teachers' meeting was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Dr. H. B. Rosby, a prominent dentist, delivered the address of the occasion. The Valet Press club is having a nice success. Blackburn & Woolridge, proprietors. Give them a trial. Mr. J. Davis and Miss Lula White, of Shelbyville, were married at the residence of the bride by Rev. Wm. Brown, rector of the Baptist church. Mrs. Henry Brown delightfully entertained the First Baptist church Club, of which Miss Martha Williams is president. The question was answered and the question was discussed as to how to have the members attend more regularly. A list will be given each week of those present. The next meeting will be with Miss Martha Williams. Rev. D. C. Carter, pastor of the A. M. E. church, was called to the bedside of Mr. J. Wright to tour of midnight to baptize him, and a few hours afterward Mr. Woolridge was dead. Rev. Carter is having success with his revival. Mrs. Charles Callaway an dtwo children returned from Springfield, where they have been the guest of the Springfield school. The children have entered the modern school at the state normal. Mrs. Penny Perry and family return many thanks to the people, both white and colored, who were so kind to them during the illness of the husband and father. Master Joe Williams, Jr., has been very ill, is now able to be up. Mr. J. H. Johnson, author of the "Messenger of the Age," left for Paris. Mr. Johnson is preparing to write another book. The Church Aid Society of the A. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. Nute Jessie. An excellent program was rendered and afterward a three course menu was served. Rev. W. T. Silvey, the well-known evangelist, will start revival meetings at the First Baptist church, of which he is pastor. Rev. Silvey has more members belonging to his church than both of the other churches combined, and a great success is anticipated. Mrs. Arthur Boocil gave a surprise party to celebrate her husband's birthday, and she assisted in organizing and a supper was served. Many handsome presents were given to Mr. Boocil, and all present enjoyed the evening. Miss Mary L. Brooks, of Louisville, spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Boocil. Mrs. Annie Washington entertained the Church Aid Society of the Corinthian Baptist church. A three course menu was served, and a delightful evening was enjoyed by those at attendance. Miss Margaret Beacham, aged seventeen, died at Lexington, and was brought to the church. The did not belong to any lodge or have any insurance, but through the good will of her loyal friends, Misses Emma Gordon, Dora Dopson and Mr. Henry Green, a nice collection of books and flowers given a nice funeral. This is a warning to those who are not in a church, lodge or have no insurance. Rev. Crutcher Maxey conducted the funeral. Mr. Sanfort Scott was called to Paris, Ky., recently. Mrs. Matthew Sails is very ill. Mrs. Helen Clay, of this city, and Mrs. Mattie Smalls, of Bellpoint, spent Sunday with Mrs. William Price, at Green Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel! Williams are the proud parents of a fourteen-pound son, born Sunday morning, February 23. Master William Chester was given to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Scott, by law, on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Patterson. MUSKOGEE, OKLA Special to The Freeman YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN Susan Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Moffett are residing at 402 Kendall street, and will be glad to see any of their friends... Mrs. Richard Shaw and daughter are the guests of relatives and friend of the University of Chicago, the University of Chicago, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Daisy Bidle, on North Watt street... Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, of Unionville, are the guests of Moore over Thursday while on their way to Bradford, Pa.... Mrs. Morris, of Marshal street is on the sick list... Mrs. W. F. Palmer was on the sick list Jackson, of West Myrtle avenue, entertained the following guests at dinner, on February 28: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Parker and daughter, Mrs. Hattie Harper, of Mrs. Jackson's fifty-ninth birthday, of Mrs. Jackson's fifty-ninth birthday, of Mrs. Charles Lewis, of Erie avenue, is able to be out after four weeks' illness, and his brother Frank is on the sick list Lewis avenue, was not so well the last few days, Harry Ervin, of M. Pleasant street, is doing nicely at this writing. Word was received here Saturday evening that Charles Logan, former chancellor of the University, was a piano player. His mother, brother and sister reside in this city, besides a number of other relatives... Mrs. Betty Brown died at a famine house, 272 W. 10th Street, Friday at 2:30 p.m. from a complication of diseases. She was fifty years old and was born in Virginia. She is survived by her husband and two children, Mrs. Ruth Karnes and her husband, Mr. William Reed; he held Monday. She was a member of the Third Baptist church and Consuela Court of Calantha, who had charge of the funeral...Henry Foster, who shot a Greek in self defense and killed him in the first degree murder by the jury in Common Pleas Court on February 27. A number of citizens, through his lawyer, are appealing the case to a higher court and if any one wishes to help the cause, please notify the local agent, Wm. Saunders, postoffice box 302, and we will be glad to wait on you...Miss Mary Agee, of Pittsburgh, is the guest of her brother, Oscar Agee, and wife, of Halls Court. Main street, Urbana. Several guests were present, Mr. Spencer Johnson furnished the music for about eleven of the early concerts held Monday. Mr. Carr, for a four-course luncheon was served, and the guests report a fine time...Mr. and Mrs. Carr, of Paducah, Ky., spent Thursday in Champaign, of North Poplar City of first degree murder by the jury in Common Pleas Court on February 27. A number of citizens, through his lawyer, are appealing the case to a higher court and if any one wishes to help the cause, please notify the local agent, Wm. Saunders, postoffice box 302, and we will be glad to wait on you...Miss Mary Agee, of Pittsburgh, is the guest of her brother, Oscar Agee, and wife, of Halls Court. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER turrolls, The Reed; Del M. R. was the week. The Co- ntral Own should days in the IRONDALE, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN TALKING ABOUT TUSKEGEE. The Chicago Inter-Ocean in its issue of March 4 reports Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, superintendent of schools, Chicago, Ill., as follows: "We always heard and thought of the work at Tuskegee as a problem of teaching an inferior race. As a matter of fact, we had already taught bing wristed with down there, and it is meeting with as successful solution as can be pointed to anywhere in this country. Boards of education anywhere in the country are working on that that is being done at Tuskegee, and they would profit by them. "I have talked with some of the biggest educational men in this country on this subject, and they all say the same thing. The Philadelphia North American, in an interview, also quotes her to the following thing. "Mrs. Young came to this city from Tuskegee Institute, where she has been observing methods of instruction. She described the theory of education she developed, which is more than in 95 per cent. of the schools of the country." IN OLD PADUKE Uniform Rank Company H at Mayfield—Lincoln High School Notes—Show Talk—Among the Churches and General Happenings. (By J. J. Amos, 1063 N. 7th St.) PADUCAH, KY. (Special.) Monday night, March 1, the Uniform Rank Company H at P., gave their first out-of-town entertainment at Mayfield, Ky. Following are those who made this enjoyable trip: Mesdames Cassie Growell, Luli Jones, Ollie Rogers, Miss Ella Covington, Minnie M, Fox, Hattie Hays, and Messrs. George Hollowell, Enoch Maple, Frank Crowell, Leo (Son) McClure, Jesse Copeland, Louie Thomas, Will Shannon, Thomas Talbert, Bane Barton, J. J. Amos, Captain Ollie Rogers and his company. Everybody enjoyed themselves. Major Bormar and Miss Sadie Beadles, the Freeman correspondent at Mayfield, certainly showed the Faducahians a lovely time. The speakers for the oratorical contest have been elected by their classmates. The following speakers have been chosen: Granville Moore and Miss Anna L. Boyd, Freshmen; Everidge Daw, Sophomores; Stuart Nelson and Naree Pullens, juniors; James Mitchell and Mattie, Pritchett, seniors. The subjects and date will be published later. Attorney J. W. Egester is master of ceremonies at the Pythian memorial services on Sunday. The ushers were Messrs. Marion Linderman, Dan White and S. E. olnes. The "Kiss Waltz," "Shepherd of the Hills," "Littlest Rebel," "The Wall Street Girl" played to good audiences at the Kentucky the last few nights. Every week you can get the Freeman of Amos, at 1063 North Seventh street. We hope to see Mrs. Short, of 1409 Clay street, out soon. Mrs. Will Diggs, 424 North Twelfth street, is greatly improved, we are glad to say. CHAMPAIGN. ILL. Fifth Annual Dance of Monarch Club Is Real Social Event. (By Z. L. Breedlove.) Special to The Freeman. Main street, Urbana. Several guests were present. Mr. Spencer Johnson furnished the music for about eighteen or twenty dances. Cards were played, and the guests report a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. Carr, of Paducah, Ky., spent Thursday in Champaign, visiting Mrs. McCormick, of St. Mary's street, Miss Minnie Glover, of Crawfordsville, Ind., is visiting her uncle, Mr. Ivry Williams, in Urbana., Mr. Albert Lee, who has been confined to a nursing facility, is much improved and expects to resume his duties as messenger to the president of the University of Illinois in five days. This position he has recently occupied for twelve or fifteen years. MOBILE, ALA Special to THE FREEMAN: Special to THE FREEMAN: the annual ball at the Mill and Timbers' Hall, on Thursday night, February 27. The interior decorations gave the appearance of a red brick building, with a large column that was covered with evergreens and flowers. The electrical effects added a striking scene of sun set. The ladies were all beautifully dressed. The music was furnished by the Excelsior band. Mr. Richard Moore, president of the club, together with his committees, gave a guest performance. Everybody carried out in A'style. The ball closed with expressions of 'Oh, what a good time the Heroes did give us in 1913'... The Midnight game gave us a chance to watch night of last week, N.M. Mr. Murphy, M. D., of Baltimore, and editor of the Ledger, also a prominent Mystic Shriner, spent several days in the city. The Maysville public school gave a performance of the Holiday Morris,...Bishop A. J, Warner preached at State street A. M. E. church last Sunday morning to a large congregation.... The Maysville public school gave a performance at the Baptist Mrs. L. B. Williamson, principal....The Freeman can be found every Sunday at the Gulf City drug store. C. M. Williams' place, Davis avenue and Congress. FULTON, KY. Special to the Freeman. The Milton high school of Fulton and the Tennessean school of Tennessee gave a most interesting debate on last Friday night at the C. M. E. church on the subject: "Resolved. That Washington was a Greater Statesman and that Tennessee was on the affirmative and the South Fulton school on the negative. To add interest to the occasion, Prof. J. L. Northington, principal and his pupil, M. Jordan Jackson, appeared against Mr. Richard Weyatt, each making most eloquent historical presentations for his favorite statesman. The judges, Rev. Shelby, of Nashville, Tenn.; Miss Sally deale, of Masonville, Tenn.; Miss Jane deale, of the negative. The A. M. E. church held its second quarterly conference on last Sunday, and from all indications it was a complete success. Rev. Shelby, of Nashville, was the leading night, while Rev. Smith preached in the afternoon. . . Rev. Dixon, pastor of the Free Baptist church, is now manager of the Masonic Grocery Company, and bids fair to the new business he has been in his church work. . . Dr. C. M. Powell, our colored physician, is keeping busy these days, and is having success in his practice. . . The schools are doing most creditable work, and the church is doing most excellent work, here in our town. . . Rev. Cross, of Union City, preached an able sermon at the C. M. E. church last Sunday night. . . Rev. Cerry, of West Virginia, an evangelist, weeks' revival at the C. M. E. church about the last of March. . . The People's Forum will meet on the third Sunday of the month at the Free Baptist church, and the church will attend. . . Leverett Carter continues ill and is under the skilful treatment of Dr. Powell. He is slowly improving. . . Mrs. Wyatt, Mrs. Sisson and many of the coming of the Freeman to our city. EVANSVILLE. IND. Special to the Freeman Mr. Robert Jones has returned to the city for an indefinite stay...Mrs. Alice Rollins has returned here...Messrs. W. Mundy and L. Murphy have returned here...Mrs. Haile Haule...Mr. Monroe Taltott, Sr., returned home last week with his son, Monroe, who is ill at his home...Mrs. Vioia Wundy, who is ill at his home...Kitty Shaw is improving slowly. Mr. Sunday, March 7, is baptismal services at Liberty Baptist church. The Ladies Improvement Club will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday. The Harmony Octet Club met at the home of Miss Laura Sypert on West Delaware street. The men of McFarland chapel will entertain the ladies on next Thursday. The Harmony Octet Club was given a reception last Friday at the school. He left Saturday to take his school in Covington, KY....Mr. John Mitchell was returning home from the school met last Friday at the home of Mrs. T. Dorssey in Bland avenue. Mr. John Mitchell is improving very fast. Rev. R. W. Ward was a few weeks ago, will be in the city a few days, preaching a series of financial sermons. A club of ladies, known as the Monroe club is preparing to set up a new office in the city. The remains of Mr. John Moore were taken to Nashville Monday. SHREVEPORT, LA Special to THE FREEMAN There will be more colored baseball played in Shreveport during the 1913 season than ever before in the history of the city. We have a population of about 40,000 with no white club at all. The colored and whites are about equally divided. We have just finished a new park, costing $400,000. We have from all clubs coming this way. Address all mail to J. E. Garns, 855 Texas avenue, manager Smart Set baseball club. SHERMAN (TEX.) NEWS. Special to THE FREEMAN Copies of the Freeman can be found each week at the handsome Blue Front cafe, G. A. Johnson and J. Saunders' cafe, new door east of the Odd Fellows' cafe, M. John College, experienced cooks of the South, is chef at Kidd Kick College, the most aristocratic school in Texas...Mr. John M. Lewis, one of the best learned chaufuriers in Texas, visited his sister, Miss Alamay Lewis, in Oklahoma City last week. CENTRALIA. ILL. Special to The Freeman. Prof. Harding, principal of the Lincoln school, was surprised one evening last week by the fourth and fifth grade pupils of his school. Many were presidents of the school. Many of the students were served and a good time was had.....Mr. W. Lewis is now manager of home talent show. They have been on the talent show and are having grand success.....I offer thanks to all who have stood by and assisted me in all my long sickness and baffled me in the different orders, choreums, societies and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ricks.....Mr. A. Collins, Mr. J. Cannon and Mr. Taylor, who are working home this week to see after their families. Many of the coal miners here are working for the Illinois Central railroad and are working home last Wednesday night. She had a crowded house.....Mr. Samuel Taylor, who has a position in the Capital at Springfield, Ill. is home this week, visiting an agent for the colored insurance company of Springfield, Ill. and is doing a good business.....Mr. and Mrs. W. Patt The K. of P.'s met last Monday night. One new applicant was taken in. We want your grocery business, whether large or small. We offer you courtesy, quality, service and lowest prices. The Magic will not burn or injure the hair, because the comb is never heated. The steel heating bar, which irons the hair, is alone, put into the flame of the alcohol or gas heater. A aluminum comb is easily detached from the heating bar, then, after the bar is heated the comb goes back into place and is held by a turn of the handle. The Magic Heater is also suitable for curling trons, has a cover and can be carried in a handbag. Fill with acorns and light here Oak trees and a sparkling stream of water running through the center. Funeral car stops in center of grounds. One of the best and safest investments. Opportunity for all who can spare a payment of $2.00 per month. Lots have advanced over 40 per cent in the first division in three years. Advances will be greater in the New division. Never discriminated against the colored people. Call or write for photo of cemetery. Address EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING. Taught SCIENTIFICALLY by Correspod- ence, to any one of ordinary talent. Our plain printed books, pamphlets, etc., are arranged so that you can learn the ART from A to Z in a short time. Infact, we are giving you the ben- efit of $0 and 25 years of EXPERIENCE of some of the best WATCH EXPERTS in the United States. YOU REMEMBER That the watch maker's trade is positively one of the easiest and fastest money making trades of this or any other age. We are prepared to teach you by correspondence, how to repair and adjust any and all kinds of watches, clocks and jewelry. Our prices are low and our terms are easy. particulars sent free on application. Don't wait, but send us your name and Post Office address to day. OUR INSTRUCTION BOOKS In addition to teaching how to repair watches, clocks, etc. we teach also how and where to buy all kinds of watches and jewelry at the lowest possible prices, which will soon enable you to establish a Self-supporting, independent business of your own. Eureka Company, P. O. Box 257, Tuscaloosa, Ala. Grocery Savings Potatoes per peck mean Extra fine, smooth ones Granulated Sugar, 5 po With your 50c g We want your grocery business, w you courtesy, quality, sen Consumers Mass. Ave. and New York St. Bring this Advertisement with You Bloom's are built well and will stand the hardest usage, charge. Due to low rent—wise buying of sample BAGS, 50c up. Special prices on unredeemed Diac 229 East Washington BLOO National Bank Samuel Casseday, Pres.: Jas B Brown, Northeast Corner Fifth and I CAPITAL AND SURPLU The accounts of Banks, Bankers, Individuals Three per cent. Interest on Six M DRINK KOLA CEL KOLA makes muscle and bone. CEL nerves. PEPSIN aids digest 27-29 S. Senate Ave. Phone Ma FEDERAL HAT COMPANY Levinson 3 St THIS MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PETTING STEEL HEATING BAR SWAGHOOD DRIER MK 4.00 ALUMINUM CORE LADIES LOOK! Every ladie hair if she u Magic dries u straighten the e The Magic will not burn or laxes the hair because 211 218 218 219 227 209 209 201 272 23 204 209 206 291 290 Jeweler's complete tool set ```markdown ``` fo ee : a tf ~~) ae . : olny Oe : C—O =~ lye ee F a a \ A _ aS a ie ™ oo sijeee Ae ae oo ee ss oe 1 : Ss ee oe ae : ee a oo a ee Ga ee a Ne re nee os ae : . Le 4 DUDLEY CLOSES, | Will Give Attention to His Houses— Some One Must Lead the Way— He Says That He Will Do It. 8. H. Dudley, the star of the only bis colored attraction we had this season, is to close his season March 22, and his con- tract has also expired with the Charles HE Barton, Enterprises, | Mr. Dudley is ‘closing to look after his enterprises. We don't know as yet if the show closes or not. Manager Barton may send on some ‘one else lo finish the season in Mr. Dud- ley’s place. But it is doubtful if we will have any recognized colored show next Season. It Is a positive fact that we will not see Dudley on the stage, unless he and Ziegfeld, of the “Wollies,” ‘do some bust- ness. Mr. Ziegfeld was in to see Mr. Dud- ey while he was playing at Atlantic City: Notlonly one performance, but he played @ return date” Mr. Ziegteld occupied a Jower box the first evening, and no one Knew that he was In the ‘audience, not even the manager of the theater, who is a very close friend to the great Broadway manager. However, after the curtain had one down on, the Second act of “Dr, Beans ym_Boston,” Dudiey's own play, the two managers met and chatted until ‘the cur- tain went up on the third act. ‘After the, show, Mr. Moore, the mana- ger of the Apollo'theater, where the little fomedian was playing, informed, Sr. Dud- fey that Mr. eZigfold had sten him’ work. “Well,” said, Dudiey, “what does he think © fthe show?” ‘The manager informed the comedian that Mr. Ziegfeld would see him the next day. Whether he did or not, the Meriter cannot say. However, tie next evening, Just as Dudley ‘and his jal, the mule, made their entrance, so did’ Mr. Ziegfeld and occupied a box on the oppo- site side to where he sat the first evening. He remained throughout the entire per- formance once more. It 1s not often that fuch managers stay to Seo the entire per- JOHN GERTRUDE AS ONE OF THE BEST ALL-AROUND PER- FORMERS. One of the Very Few Character Per- formers of the Age—Closes at Crown Garden. ‘The veteran playwright, producer or stage manager will tell you that it Is no tough proposition to “find” a natural-born comedian or villain, Dut he-will tell you ‘that it is somewhat of a problem to pick ‘out a real character actor among a hun- Grea real performers. ‘That is, the kind ‘of an artist who is so polished as to be ‘able to do the “old man” as well as the youth, with marked success, However, that "veteran actor-manager, playwright and producer, ‘Tim . Owsley, has made this “find” th hte person of’ John Ger- trude, Of course, Gertrude has been Known to many as a monologue artist and for that matter he 1s—also, But you had best, turn Gertrude adrift in a jong repertoire of plays and Owsley, that YWisard of the thespian art, will tell_you that “our John” will come’ out on top. Gertrude might be called the “mis- taken identity,” for off the stage he is as meek as a lamb, something very rare in Gur performers,” He will not talk, unless you force him to it, and then he will not Ley } ia JOHN GERTRUDE. tell you what he can do or how much, he Hab "Sones tie wanes you "to find. tat rae tem aue you and im best In the mube’progousia dramatic lines OF the inost humorous, happy lines. Success follows poree gels the__moment he goes, upon ke Mngt Becatse Gertrude. Is prepared fe, UOR ais tnind and "Reart, Are, con- Bn to tint he is gout Tfe” knows Hiring’ tna‘ ne’ carefully studies them Masglnss ell betove he makes effort 10 Tong AMelore an audience, Gertrude ts aDrE at about looking. the part fe, fs to play. During his seven weeks’ engage- JoRIY; aye Grown, Mi Gertrude appeared sant Buell hn the “twenty Atimates. in Se eet race in, he astounded. his audiences with a dramatic voice and man- ner that might go even Henri Strange one better. You cannot say, at this late date, Bett ar peome donot understand the Stain ind" ao not appresatn the serious ile of'a" ny" enouh fo appiaed nan they are ing recited correctly. | In “pwenty Minutes in Hell,” Mr. Gertrude's ‘Devil was so cleverly portrayed that, he Yeeeived more applause than any other FISMcr de'die company, ecause ‘ne ds. played splendid dramatic powers and his Feslres em lint osgat igre Wa ony "in his woloe at strikes Seu and hol you. In straight parts he is fry "uch iterate from the ree He makes his “straights” stand out as the Se intelligent gentleman rather than ‘empty-headed “loud” dressed jim- beam sare bei e formance of any kind. When the writer asked Mr. Dudley if he would accept an engagement with a white show, Dudley's answer was short: No. Nor colored show either, unless a man like Ziegfeld would put him out in it and it would have to be the biggest and Best colored show ever organized, with All of the best colored talent tn the busi- ness, an all-star cast and the biggest and best’ singing and dancing chorus the pub- lie has ever witnessed. ‘Mr. Dudley sald: “Still I am not anx- fous for that, as my business calls mt, I must devote most of my time to my enter- prises to make them a success, I know fe is @ hard task and a great undertak- tg. ‘Sul T mean to male ft ag, uocess and with the aid of good, competent sur- Toundings and. the loyalty of the vande- Ville. performers, I cannot see anything but success. It is only a matter of time, as the white theaters don't care to play us. Some one has got to make a start to find Something for these hundrtds and hun- Soret colored performers to do. I am going to find work for them. The time is Tight ‘and all we meed ik” a. few more theaters like the Howard’ In Washington and the Grand in Chicago. \T wish 1 eould get about ten houses in’ the ten. leading Cities, and We would have hwhat. we have hever had.” ‘There are Negroes “capable of playing from low. comedy to Shake- Speare’s heaviest plays, ‘this would give them a chance. At present my enter- prise is in its infancy, but. it will grow. Yertaxes time. "T want the management of all the good acts in the business. I can and will get them money and work. {want all. managers of real, vaudeville to ‘co-operate with me.” No Honky ‘Tonk hails, but high-class houses. _ We have a few,’ and what we managers need and ust dois to consolidate, And we wilh In time. ‘Stop worrying about who or what cans get next week for my show. Tam going to sepnd all of my entire time and energy to make it a success. I want the help of the performers and ee ‘Then success 2 guaranteed, R.A. W. dandy dude, So forcible is he in such roles that a comedian only has to be prone ane Sey ties et te cee ee , Sooner or later, John Gertrude is go- ing to be known from one end of the coun- ‘try to the other as the most remarkable Actor’ of this teas "he. has "already in these. parts, Next. week, ‘Memphis, Tenn., will have the pleasure of seeing him and will soon learn to re- gard him in the same way that Indiana now reveres him, as the best and clever- est all-around performer of the race, ; CHAS. MARSHALL. EASTERN THEATRICAL NOTES. (By Billy E, Jones.) Master George Davis, the phenomenal boy tenor, is scoring a big bit with the ong hit, 12 Alt My Dreams Were Made of Gold” which he will feature, also, ‘with the Brooklyn Serenaders, Billy E. ‘Jones’ new act, which is now rehearsing. | John W. Cooper, the ventriloquist with an act, is seoring a big hit up in Canada, ‘This week he is playing at the Grand Opera House, Ogdensburg, N. ¥. Anderson and Goins first half of this week at the Fulton theater; second half, at the Bijou theater. ‘Tolliver and Chappell, that classy act, are scoring immensely, at the old South theater, Boston, this week. Murphy and Francis scored a big hit at the Halsey theater, Brooklyn, last week. ‘The Wallace Sisters are scoring a big suecess with their novelty singing act in‘and around New ‘York City. The ‘Three Nashville Students will open at the Scenic ‘Temple, Boston ‘They just finished eight weeks up in Canada. | re aecarvera file week at the Hart for, theater, Hartford, Conn, March 10, {Wand 12 at Poll theater, "Waterbury, Conn. Parker Rappley Musical Comedy Com- pany will soon begin rehearsing in the fity of Brooklyn, to produce an up-to- Gate Show, using’ mew seenery and cos- tumes. Copeland and Payton week of March 2 at Hamlin theater, Chicago, Week of March 10 at Miles theater, Minneapolis. March 17 at Crystal theater, Milwaukee, Wis, “Week of March 24 at’ Miles thea- Ter Detroit, Mich. Week of March 31 in Cleveland, Ohio, Week of, April 7 at Kenyon theater, Pittsburgh,Pa. ‘Tolliver and Chappell week of March 10 ot Washington theater, Boston, Mass. ‘Want two girls who can sing and wish to Jon an act booked to play the east. érn ‘houses. ‘Those who_mean business Sniy. “Billy B. Jones, 88 Rockwell Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. ej Performers, here is a song hit for you: ogomeone 1s Waiting Down in Tennes- seo? by Cecil Mack and James Reese Gurope’ Copies to the profession for the goking. RR. CG. MePherson, 1431 | Broadway, New York. Billy B. Jones, the versatile singer, {s scoring artremendous hit with the songs, Sie Trail of the Lonesome Pine” and wphat Girl of Mine,” which he will fea- ture with the Brooklyn Serenaders. SLOAN EDWARDS PASSES AWAY. Was Well Known As a Clever Artist and Enjoyed a National Reputa- tion. Special to The Freeman. JACKSONVILLE, Fia., Maret 6— Sloan Ewards, of Anderson, 8. C.\ who hae been stage manager for the J. C. O'Brien's Famous Georgia Minstrels for three ‘seasons, suddenty fell dead on the show cars in the winter quarters Sat- urday, at 2 a m., March 1. Mr, Ed- Wards had just recently returned trom Baltimore, Md,, where he had been con- fined in the hospital for four weeks, due a Sat a THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. to an operation on account of anerism | surprised his friends last week when, he ney st] of the subclavian on the Tight shoulder, | pened up & aramatie senogl for his, race mith |e had only been back with the show | the first and only gne of its kind in the ‘short: |two days before the end, and was hear- | Golden West..... Stonewall Jackson, the jose a | ly recelved by the ‘manager, ‘perform. | marvelous, short distance, runver,ecfy in itlers and musicians. Mr. Hawards was | clipping off records. Just a habit. in st and| fifty years old and was @ natural basso | practice he easily makes & hundred yardrs , srith|profundo, in fact a musical, genius, He |i 201-5 Seconds. Wiiams, Jubilee ; busi-|Was one of the greatest Negro senti-| Singers are with us again. They are st _and| mental song writers of the day; Scheduled to give three performances... « i © pub-|in every line of his profession. He has a is are doing well in. the « anx.| toured the United Beates and Sinade City. Every part of the city t,anx;| and bore a broadeast reputation apd was | they play in sucoess bas erected thels Co mt, tl iiked by alk His funeral was directed ‘pecformances....Jfforts are being enter- |by “fev. 1, B. Glover, 746 West Ashley | made to get Dr. Booker 7. Washington to A amnow | street, and was buried in section 9%, | speak in Los Angeles before he returns 0 lertak- |grave’ 26, in the Memorial cemetery. |the Bast. The Tuskegee wizard is now vconss | itoce present ‘of, the Famous. Gearsis| lecturing, in Oregon... His, contuperatr3, it SUF-| Minstrel at the funeral services were: | the noted Dr. DuBois, will, speak in Los vaute; [James -Mobly, “Bari. Sonneon, G. Coffee, | Angeles in May. Mrs. Delia Lewis, Ma yUnINE | Jesse Henderson, acting as pall-bearers: | mie ‘and little Marvel Clinks- ale: | Visiting friends’ were’ Frank Crow, | gale were entertained Ww the Rosses,_of a ti proprleter of the Globe, theater; Mr. | Furlong "Tract, ‘Tuesday jest... The 0, to find | Powis Skinner and stock company of | cago visitors dre delighted with Southern PUES | the Globe theater; members Of the Fa- | California sunshine and roses. ...-Last| WW mous Georgia Minstrel band: A. Wil-| Monday night an ex-Chicagoan passed | fort Tama saxaphone; J. Ivy, baritone: B. | away in the person of William H. Wil; Goodall, trombone, who rendered “Near- | ilamson, who came to our city some oe tt or My Goa to Thee,” and “Flee as @| months ago. ‘The late Mr. Williamson. at Bird” ‘Thirty-five dollars worth of | one time was quite prominent in the Re- flowers were sent as a token of respect | publican affairs in the Windy City. _ He by those mentioned above, Ras personal ¢riend ‘of Vespuclan War, | sen —___—_, her, the ex-county commissioner, and also| i CIRCLE THEATER, PHILADELPHIA |ot Ht. Dorsey Patton, one time city sealer] #™ — ilo, Pie deoueet Oe, Teint | hw . | mourn, being a sister, Mrs. C. B. Payne, Griffin Sisters and Ed Clark Lead, | mourn, being a Sisitr. payne....Pastor| are t The Circle theater again put one over on rival houses when it put on. several additional attractions, reinforced in_ all ‘ways, even doubling its strongest acts, to meet the resistance of opposition to eliminate the Circle fever that has be- Some so. contagious in South Philadel- phia. ‘The musical department, too, is worthy of honorable mention, as much of the ‘success of this house is due to Professs- or Rickett’s orchestra, ‘The Denslows repeated their achieve- ment of last week and proved them- selves to be well up in versatility. Mrs, ‘Denslow in uniform as Captain’ Jinks ‘was exceedingly clever. Denslow's real comedy was well received. They closed amid rounds of applause. ‘Ed Clark, magician, the only rival of Alonzo Moore, next appeared, and the Teception he received was grand, Mr. Clark is really clever. His stage set- ting is not elaborate and he does not perform @ thousand tricks in twelve Minutes, but what he does is free from detection and very laughable, as well fas mystifying. “Clark was good and re- ceived the appreciation of all. ‘The return of Robinson and Randall within five weeks proves their value ‘These boys gave new songs and patter. Mr. Randall's ballads stood out. | ‘The closing number, “Way Down South,” a duet, brought several encores. ‘The Grifin ‘Sisters, fresh from the West, closed the bill! When they ap- peared it seemed the show had just be- Bun, These girls have an unlimited col- Tection of new repartee and a gorgeous dectlon Of he” mopt. valuable “wardrobe ‘which only lends tint to these two beau tiful and talented ladies. Too much cannot be said of this act, and they well Geserve the advanced salaries they re- ceive. It is only too bad that the race hasn't more of such representative acts. Professor Miliner has recovered and is again in his chair. His late compo: sitions, “Coliseum Rag” and ““Trouverian Glide,” are becoming very popular, PEARL MOPPIN WRITES FROM SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA. Hugo's Minstrel closed the season on Friday, January 24, and the company Opened’ Saturday, January 25, under the hame of the American Minstrels. ‘The show is doing a fine business and ig "managed by Alanzo Bason, with six directors elected by the company. The Bra Comedy Four arer/on Bre- man and Fuller's time. Siny and Loulse Kersands, James A. Lacy and V. Biggs sailed for America Saturday, January 25. ‘We have twenty-two in the company H.Q. Clark is stage manager; . J. Smith, bandmaster, and Attrus Hughes, musi eal director of orchestra and chorus. wish to state that the minstrels have made “good, “both on and off, the Stage. Have made money and friends. ‘Any reports that have reached Amer- ica oF were published in the papers re- flecting on the conduct of the minstrels are, false. Tnis country hes law and order, and if foreigners don't do right and ‘obey the laws, they cannot stay over here, we are stilt’ here and playing to big business, 20 the minstrels must be doing right. The company sends regards to the professiowt and we cannot tell yet_how Frany months we have here in Australia We expect to play New Zealand a re turn engagement, Best wishes to all. WEST BADEN, IND. Black Patti Comedy Company Decided Hit in This:City. (By Ed Rogers.) The Black Patti Comedy Company showed at West Baden opera house on February 23 and #as a decided hit. | ‘The guests of both hotels marvelled at the Ebillty of some of the actors and act- Fesses, few knowing that the colored face afforded such singers as Madame Bissieretta Jones (Black Patti), Mme. Sones certainly showed that she was the Black Patti of years ago in her songs, ENightingale” and “Belle of New York." ‘We cannot find words to express our ap- Preciation in hearing one whose equal Shall surely not be found. ‘Mr. George W. Tarrant held the audl- ‘ence spellbound in his “Good-bye, Rose.” {e'can easily be seen that Mr. ‘Tarrant has mo equal in the male voices of the company. ‘Tullus Glenn as “Jasper Charcoal” is truly second to §. H. Dudley. His song, “Youll Never Catch Me There Again,” was a scream. he quartet is the best seen in the «valley! The tenor singer Is the best heard with any colored company. ‘The writer cannot close without,a few words for Miss Alice Ramsey and her Mgnaky Rag.” She is surely the lite of the stow with her snaky movements, She shows superior qualities in _ her Kicking and tripping. about the stage during, the entire performance. W. A. Cooke, C. C. Bougla, Sarah Green, Al F. Watis and Miss ‘Steward help to make the Black Patti Company bgt to any of the colored companies of toaay. ABOARD A. G. ALLEN'S PRIVATE CAR 999. P.'L. Jenkins Writes From Houston, ‘Texas. ‘This week finds us in and aroun? oun ton the great southern ‘Texas metropolis, for'a week's stand, and we are daily be- ing treated to the very extraordinary Mgnt of the mobilization of the mighty Aenting. force which Uncle Sam has sent {othe Mexican border. ‘To one unaccus- fomed to such, it 1s indeed a novelty, see- ing the thousands of Khaki-clad troopers, white Old Glory floats in the breeze. ‘Truly Snougn to. command respect from the Fesae, Powers oft Overawe ‘the lesser fights. ‘Mr, Lemuel (Sus) Ross, he of the deep bass voice, has entirely ‘recovered from Ris recent ‘illness and is scoring nightly, Singing “Asleep in the Deep.” Whe Watts Brothers, comedy, acrobats, featuring their original act, “The Tramp End the Schoolboy.” after @ long rest at thelr home in New Orleans, La., rejoined the show at Trinity, Texas, February 28, and as ever they are pleasing the crowds with their many funny falls and death- Getying feats. ‘These gentlemen are also fmusiclans, Mr. J. 8. Watts, trombone, and Mr, 1. V. Watts, ‘mellophone,, therefore, Prof. MeCannon 1s again blandly smiling, having an elghteen-man band. Mr. Chas. BE. ue, straight man, and Mr. J. 5, Nor- fon, doing comedy, in thelr tum, “Wire- Tess Telegraphy,” ‘are still the emans of Griving away. melancholia and causing no end of merriment. = ‘At mail for this company should be sent to Hazen, Ark. LOS ANGELES, CAL. Special to THE FRFEMAN. ‘william 1, Piersom who recently, grad- uated from the Polytechnic High School, - SEGRETS OF How The world’s Greatest Financiers Have Gained Wealth and Popularity A Group of Scientific Seers and Yogies Have At Last Perfected a Simple Method. It Enables Anyone To Control the Thoughts and Acts of Others ‘Our wonderful book, describing these remarkable wonders will be sent FREE TO ALL WHO WRITE AT ONCE. The Occult School of Science has apprupriated large furd for the FREE distribution of a remarkable book eatiled KYSTERIES OF OCCULT WONDERS REVEALED OR MAN'S FUTURE FORETOLD. i astounding facts comerning the practice of the worlds sc tnd peo an 8 went Spammer Wes dovslopust ok prosedl spat ism and telepathic powers. ‘ ae rractical character reading is thade plain. A new, famous educational institution dese. be a cope method of cll mdig te wrt dares and hap of ths ven fy are thousands of miles away. The greatest writers, prychic seers and scientists have made this Plan eat i or oar you share ia this wonderfel git at money is wo comsieraion We want Yo introduce this wonderful power to every one ‘THOSE IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES HAVE BEEN BENEFITTED One person in Austrailia wrote, “Your system THIS mis remarkable! And your book explains impiily B 0 0 K | ee *) the rules set forth so that failure is impossible.” REE Ii BEE] No person, no matter whether high orlow in lie, F | fh can doubt the great power of their great occult fore, ~ Wet ae Many people in utter ignorance of this phenomena R ohtce BP PH owe their great success to this wonderful occult power GAN FL &.< 2] and the OCCULT SCHOOL OF SCIENCE PIRES, wows] determined to place this wonderful knowledge wis Wp So | the grasp of all without regard to classor creed. @ A YASS 5 The information heretofore pouessed bythe few SES RSS in addition tosupplying this wonderful book FREE, to each pesson who writes AT ONCE, will be seat in auch a simplifed form that it will astonih the world’s greates scientists as well a: thoe who are ignorant of thie great force. DO 'YOU DESIRE to fascinate men and women, to have tht strange, mysterio. power charms and shapes their a and controls their destinies; makes*you supreme master of every situation, and wins the friendship and love of ‘others, grates your ambitions, inccaxs youir income, dapenes sy sod treble, bastcbos dossctc uabapyincss aad develops magnet- ic power that will enable youto overcome all obstacles to your success. - ee taees NOT ONE CENT for this great book. BUT in or to sup ‘a.copy to interested persons a limited number has been isued to show tie ponies of this great psychic force which learned men claims rules the destinies of man. this edition is exhausted, the price will be one dollar, Address the OCCULT SCHOOL OF SCIENCE. 2088 Lexington Avenue, New York City, United Stats of ‘America. surprised his friends last week when he Speped up a dramatic school for his race, Spe atat ama ‘only one of its kind in the Goiden West.<--7-Stonewall Jackson, the Siavvelous short “distance. runner,” Keeps Eling ott recordin aust habe, in serie, ho easily makes @ bundred Yardrs Hi 101-6 seconds.....,Williams. Jubilee Zingers are with ua ‘again. They are Scheduled 9 five thee pertormancte. Bosh igeties are, doing. City. Every. part, of the city ihe pan miconsa has erected ANS Seetormances, .-.itorts are. being Sage @ get Dre Booker 7. Washington (e Speak in os Angeles before he returns {0 fe'Bast. “ithe ‘Tuskegee wizard is now faduurng: in Oregon. Elis contemporary, Heieeiea De DuBots, will speak ta Los Stach Bay... Sire aun Las, Mae ‘mie ‘ainé'itite Marvel’ Chinks- falg,ere entering by, the Nomen mong Tenet ueeday” ast, The Gayo visitors. cre delighted with Southera Geitormie sumstine and. roses... Last Sfonday night an. ex-Chicagoan passed sony in the person of Wiltiam 1. Wily fidmon” wo Same to our city Bore cig Months ago, ‘The late. Mr. Williamson at Sue time was quite prominent in, the He- Sublican atfairs in the Windy City. He eae personal friend of Vespucian ‘War- Rat GPx ouunty commissioner, and also ot H. Dorsey Patton, one time city sealer "Gnieago’. ‘The deesased left two. t0 Daven: deme a sister, Mrs, CB. Pasne, sae sohews Wiliam Hi. Payne... Pastor sae eeeeiee Was added angther valuable Jon folding in ‘uriong ‘Tract, having Tetuhased the vacant lot next to the Dan Eis home. The ‘busy alvine wil shortly Commence building on the same. JACKSONVILLE (ILL) NEWS. Special to THE FREEMAN. ‘The prize winners at the Pleasant Hour ‘Club, which met recently at Mrs. B. Par- rish’s, were: First prize, Mrs, K, Dunn j ‘Second prize, Mrs. C. H. Freeman; third prize, Miss ‘Mary Gaines.....Mrs. H. E- Wheeler, of Louisiana, Mo., is the guest of Mrs, #. Yates....Miss Lucile Watts, Of Pittsfield, Ill,, was the guest of her Sister, Mrs. J. Rollins... .Mr, Frank Mal- fory foyally entertained the K. of P. Lodge members, Mareh 3, at bis home on South Main street....Mrs. M. Robinson Milan, ‘of Dayton, ©, is the guest of her mother Gnd other relatives....'The social and fish fry given March 6, at the Bethel A. M. E. Church, by the stewardesses, was well at- fended.’ Chocolate candy was in charge Of Grace Shaw and taffy candy in charge $f Miss Bertha ‘Trumbo....Mrs, Pullman Page, formerly of Colorado Springs, Col. how of Louisiana, Mo,, was the guest re- cently of Mrs. ‘Tom Jordan... . Excellent fausie was furnished by the Mallory Bros. Orchestra recently at Springfield, IN, for fhe annual ball. of the Odd Fellows. ... Read ‘The Freemag all the time. WICKLIFFE, KY. Special to THR FREEMAN. Mrs, Callie Alexander is very sick with heart trouble, and 1s expected to, die anv time... ,Rev. Bob Gregory, of this city, preached @ good sermon at the A. M. E. Ghureh last Sunday night... .Mrs. Toten, of Union City, ‘Tenn., has just, returned home, after visiting ‘Mr. and Mrs, ‘Tom ‘Weston and Will Webbs... There was a grand supper, given at the A. M. E. Ghurch last Saturday night, and a good time was had....Miss Beulah _ Ackley gave a. birthday party last Wednesday, find invited all of her many little friends. She celebrated her thirteenth birthday... he Honey Boy Minstrels have organized and are Teady for a tour through Ballard county. W, D. White is manager... .. Miss Osie Nunn has just recovered ‘from a bad cold....Will Josey is recovering Soon toy cage Of pneumonia. Mrs. A. M. P: bor - Results en of “ Poro” Treatment. upOHO COLLEGE”, ongen lng oi iit na sn use oe Papen orcs cuarantoed witha 1007 ran ' Te the sons - Wy Seon at ent hm wR Soe prc i AC REASON, nae eget Pn 3 opr trgpae same eo CE, or f ade il nls erp. mT ‘a i} ee f Vg eS _l Ge ee ve > BaF fas at rae y 4 \ ae ae =sS | a US i = ine ee ete 1 ron | P gis MUSKOGEE (OKLA.) NEWS. (By John W. Williams.) Special to THE FREEMAN. | ‘The Famous Pastime ‘Theater is. still on the map. A new stock company is expected to arrive In a few days, and Manager Jess Brorwn, the veteran iheat- Hical manager, states that the public may ‘expect things future... .Hon. S75" Russell, editor of the Saturday Evening ‘Tribune, has | retumed, from Washington, D. ©, He reports & delight: fal ime fe obiect Of he Vint as te ‘after the Negro situation throughou the eastern part of Oliahoma, especially those who, supported the tie party... .Mr, ‘C.. Simmington, head lene at J. W. Adams’ store, has returned from Bulala, Okla., where he was called to take stock in, the Adams Store No. 2 fat thet point....Mr. Jullus Adams and ‘Miss Lena Bscoe, who were recently mar- ried in Muskogee, will hereafter _make Muskogee their home......Major W. M. Gales, traveling salesman for the Hygie- nic Manufacturing Company, at Kansas Gity, Mo., left last Monday’ for various points in’ Texas...-Dame Rumor has it that Lawyer A. B. Patterson, one of our prominent attorneys, will soon land some- thing fat in the way of a government po- sition. It will be remembered that Law- yer Patterson was one of the pillars of the Democratic party in Oklahoma. dur- ing the recent campaign, and he will no doubt receive one of the royal plums that fs sure to drop before long... .In speak- ing of one of the most important posi- tions belng held by most of our people, ‘we call the public's attention. to the Severs Hotel. With over one hundred employes ‘Major J. H. Winn, formerly of the Balti- jnore Hotel, at Kansas Clty, is the pro- gressive headwaiter, wtih Hon. W. M. Barr fs his second and Mr. 8. H. Hanna as captain. ‘The following is the remainder of the lst: L. Tucker, Jas. Saunders, Nick P, Frances, J. Blake, C, Harris, Jas, Brooks, Ed Weston, Frank Colman, ‘Wal- ter Andrews, Anthony Whitney, \. M. Sanford, Jas. Graves, Mr. Culberison, Os- ear Hodges, W. M. Wagner, A. L. Ward, Oscar Lafiora, Fred Swason, B.D. James. Major Winn has recently added four ex- pert walters from various parts of the fountry in W. M, Wier, George Everly Monroe, George Hollis, of Hot Springs, Ark, Pred H. Hollan ‘is manager of the hellboy department, with over twenty as- sistants, and is making a big showing in his line....The eastern part of Oklahoma fg rapidly ‘coming to the front, and the Negro is making a remarkable effort in all coe we ae COLUMBIA, MO. Special to ‘The Freeman, ‘David Wilhite was fortunate in not be- ing hurt Sunday afternoon, March 9, when his horse became frightened. Damage, about. $50....This_is much sickness in Golumbia.:/iThe St. Paul A. M. ©. ‘Church will give a grand Easter prorgram on aster Sunday. . EVERY LADY READ THIS. , SST ve You BeautiFur Hair‘ Vel wo Bx E are the only Importers. and Manufac- > Ww’ turers of Real Colored People’s Hair Also Wavy Hair. =F We absolutely guarantee our hair to st ay combing and washing and to retain its color LY, crimp. VEG Wigs, Pists, Braids, Transformations and Putts '° PZ AE’ BF stock or to order; all shades, none too difficult. we nS &@" Straightening Combs and Toilet Article Send two-cent stamp for Price List. Mail Orders receive prompt attenti The Old Reliable Mme. Baum’s Hair Emporium Years ago, when I was a sufferer, an o1d nurse told me of a wonderful cure for Leucormhes, Displacement, Palntul Per fogs, Uterine and Ovarian troubles, Tt urea me in one month. It is a simple, harmless lotion that can be prepared by ‘any one having the recipe. I will send it FREE to every aulfering sister who writes tome. T have nothing to sell This Is ‘8 case of woman helping woman. T send i PRER "Address Mas. A.B. HUDNor South Bend, Ind. 2 SeAGh fy r py fj INDIANA Hie NSS mma Sco? 3 wees 22 Sete" \oiecatrous OL Aetna Trust and Savings Company 4 Aetna Building, 23-25 N. Penn. St., Indianapolis, Ind. per cent. on Savings. Start Now. Mendenhall Laundry! HAND WORK.” FAMILY WASHING NEATLY DONE! that you can save from 75 to 100 per cent on all household goods bought of WILLIAM H. BARON dealer in new and second hand goods. It costs you nothing to inspect my stock. ‘Riways something on hand that ts the very thing you need. Special bargains {o young ‘married couples. New phone 6407. 368 Indiana Ave, 223 West Ver- ‘mont street. An exceptional offer to introduce a new blade and latest self-adjusting, one piece, sanitary Safety Razor Money Refunded if not satisfied. Rexor Sales Co. Dept. 4, 902 World Bldg. New York. Agents wanted Williams' Shaving Soap yields a rich, cream-like lather. THE J. B. WILLIAMS CO., Glastonbury, Conn. SPARE TIME WORK GOOD PAY. OUTFIT FREE. Colored men and women are wanted everywhere to take orders for our high-grade calling cards, invitations, etc. No experience necessary as we furnish free instructions. There is a big demand for our goods everywhere. Large commissions allowed. We furnish our agents with a complete outfit free. Exclusive territory given. Write now for samples and terms. The House of Chowning INDIANAPOLIS, IND. L. A. JACKSON R. H. OVERHALL The Imperial Cafe For Ladies and Gentlemen A GOOD PLACE TO EAT. OPEN ALL NIGHT. 331 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Staple and Fancy Groceries, Cigars & Tobacco Old phone, Main, 5070 1130 N. West St., Indianapolis, Ind. ...LAWYER... Rooms 25-26 Brandon Block OfficeP phone, New, 2967 147 E. Washington St. ndianapolis, Ind. JAS. N. SHELTON LUCAS B. WILLIS SHELTON & WILLIS (Licensed Embalmers) Funeral Directors and Embalmers New, 3038 PHONES—Main, 4094 Best service. Lady attendant. Lowest rates 418 Indiana Ave. Open All Night. Hadley Bros., DRUGGISTS. 781Indiana Avenue. Near Bright St. Indianapolis, Ind. Try our Corn Remover, Syrup. White Pine and Tar. Charles H. Cook PANTATORIUM Ladies' and Gentlemen's Garments Cleaned, Dyed and Pressed. First Class Work Guaranteed. 184 West New York Street. H. K. ROBERTS Fancy Groceries and Fresh Meats Phones, Main, 7284; New, 1638. 904 N. Illinois St., Indianapolis Guaranteed to shave YOU clean without using a razor. Will send half pound can by mail, postpaid for free, in stamps. Agents wanted. Write TER SHAVING POWDER COMPANY, Savannah, Ga. Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co. THI&E LINES Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co. follows: EASTERN DIVISION 8:00, x7:20, 8:00, x9:20, 10:00, x11:20, x11:20, 2:00, x3:20, 4:00, s-g4:58, x5:20, 6:00, x7:20, g8:00, 9:00, g11:30, s-EHAUTE DIVISION 5:00, x7:20, 8:00, x9:20, 10:00, x11:20, 12:00, x1:20, 2:00, x8:20, 4:00, s-p5:00, x5:20, 6:00, s-p7:00, x8:20, 9:00, g11:30. NORTHWESTERN DIVISION. 8:00, 10:00, 7:00, x1:8, 15:00, 10:00, x11:15, 12:00, 1:00, 2:15, 3:00, 4:00, x5:15, L5:15, 6:00, x7:15, f11:30. MARTINSVILLE DIVISION. 8:50; 6:50; 6:50; x8:00; 8:50; 9:50; 10:50; 11:00; x1:00; 2:50; 3:50; 4:58; 5:50; x7:00; 8:45; M9:50; 11:30. DANVILLE DIVISION. 6:50, 6:00, 7:00, 7:00, 9:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:10, 8:00, 11:30, x Limited y Daily exc'pt Sun. p Plainfield only z Greenfield only g Greencastle only M Mooresville 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. Otto. Tickets sold and 160 pounds of baggage checked through to destination; no excess fare. Office Hours, 1 to 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Other hours by appointment. Go to Coopers (Formerly Blackers) 847 Indiana Avenue Fine Candies, Ice Cream Sodas BEST CHILE IN THE CITY J WALTER HODGE, REAL ESTATE, Fire, Accident and Health Insurance. See me for bargains if you are looking for a home or investment. Cash or easy payments. BOTH PHONES 1173. 586 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis PRUNK'S HARDWARE AND PAINT STORE 307 West Washington St. Call and get his prices when needing anything in his line. Guarantee to remove any corn or calice place from the foot. Price 25c a box, postage prepaid to any part of the United States. Also agent for "Hoy" Oil. Agents wanted. Address WILLIIS CLARK. 358 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Tight Shoes, Aching Feet ABSORBENT HEEL ARCH CUSHIONS obtain immediate relief without increasing size of shoes. They elevate the heel, prevent the foot from impressing forwards, improve the toe appearance, shapey, Valuable to Men and Women. 25 cents by mail. State size of shoes. WATERPROOFING for Shoes, make the old feel like kids in a new, soft leather 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 other materials. Discount to dealers. Agents wanted. Small sample piece Absorbent Cushion, also of Waterproof leather malled if requested. Easy Wear Shoe Co., Newburgh, N. Y. W. C. HAZEL TAILOR 324 Indiana Avenue SUITS $12.50 And Up STRAIGHTEN YOUR HAIR Not with hot irons. But do it with Kink-no-more, the greatest hair straightening preparation on earth. Kink-no-more is the best preparation on hair. Think about it—a preparation that all you have to do is apply it on the hair, and, with a little combing, the hair becomes straight, not to stay for too long. You can straighten it for eight months. Water nor nothing else will make it kink again after it has been straightened. Kink-no-more is a wonder worker. So marvelous does it work. It will believe their own eyes. It works like magic and is unique because there is not another preparation in the world like it. We offer a reward of $100 for hard work. That Kink-no-more will not straighten. Kink-no-more is a vegetable compound; it is perfectly harmless and will not injure the scalp nor harm but will tow it from falling out; positively removes dandruff, promotes a luxurious growth of healthy hair and keeps it soft and glossy. Remember that Kink-no-more is sold under a guarantee to do what is claimed for it or money refunded. We will send to any one on the receipt of $1 a regular size box of Kink-no-more, enough to straighten from one to two heads of hair. When ordering, register letter, postal money order or express money order. Liberal ducements offered to agents. Write teaday for special terms. Includes deposit stamp for apply. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Shelton & Jones, 1011 Springwood Avenue Asbury Park, N. J. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. DALLAS, TEXAS. Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran Street; Branches Where News Items and Things of Interest for Publication Will Be Received Daily 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. by Mr. Henry Tinsley, who was thirty-four, and Miss Ellen Davison, who was twenty-six. Their friends have been showing them a new time to play, they have let them know how old they are. We wish to thank the new patrons of The Freeman for the able support recently given us in all parts of the city. May it continue of all of you help to continue to merit a larger success. John Edwards is the only colored person in Dallas. He works gas fitting a specialty. Work solicited at any hour. Phone M. 3557. Mch 15 Rooms! Rooms! Rooms Nestly furnished. all most conveniently, electric lights, bath, clean beds, easily reached by car lines. 2611 Floyd street, Dallas, Texas. J. T. MAUPIN, Prop. 4t Your clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired. Called for and delivered. Ladies' specialty. Phone, Main 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. Up-to-date service. My time is yours, day or night. 2211 Eim 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 music and dances of the twentieth cen- Harrodsburg. Feb. 1. 1913. Harrodsburg, Feb. 1, 1913. To the Chancellor Commanders, Grand To the Chancellor Commanders, Grand Lodge Deputies, Officers and Members of the various Lodges in this Grand Ju- rition, Knights of Pythias, of Kentucky; For peace and plenty, for life and health, for prosperity and achievements, for friends and victories won, we owe our thanks to God the Giver of the flesh. This has been a year of trials and successes, through which we the members of the order of Knights of the Pythias have passed. It is fitting and proper therefore, that we have made the achievements enjoyed and the achievements attained, we as an organization impelled by a Christian spirit, should meet in our various communities and there unite our efforts to God the Giver of the flesh and protect us through them all. With hearts full of love for our fellowmen and gratitude to the Heavenly Father, with all malice and prejudice far removed from our own, we meet in meeting our breasts, seeking to promote a better knowledge of the principles of the order and the common interest of all, establishing among us unity, concord and understanding. We are good for brethren and to be patient in adversity —remembering that ultimately justice and truth must and will prevail, let us "Give thanks unto the Lord," is good; for life is brethren and to be patient in adversity —let us go into the house of the Lord" and there with songs and prayers, "Give thanks to Him who alone doeth great wonders." Him that by wisdom made the heavens." "To Him which led His people through the wilderness" and to Him, "who remembereth us in our low estate and hath redeemed us from our enemies. To Him, the supreme lodge, the supreme court and the proclamation of the supreme chancellor and our annual custom, the anniversary of the founding of our order will be celebrated by the members of the Council of Calanthe, Juvenile Courts of Calanthe members of cadet companies throughout the grand jurisdiction of Kentucky, by holding religious services jointly where it is possible so to do, by holding the laws, proclamation and practice above named, I, A. Lorenzo Garvin, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of the grand domain of Kenwood, here proclaim Sunday, March 1913, the 1913 Thanksgiving services. All lodges and courts are hereby commanded to hold appropriate religious services on that day. Given under my hand and seal of the given lodge of Kentucky, at Harrobsburg, the third of February, 1913, Pythian Pend XXXII. A. LORENZO GARVIN, Grand Chancellor Attest: D. OWEN ROROE, G. K. OF R. & S. Mrs. B. T. Washington to Visit Here Personal Mention and Murmurings of the Social Set. Association. They all report a grand time...Dr. J. B. Hughes continues to increase in notoriety as a physician and durably in the years before going to Chicago. He has decided that this good enough cillem for him...Mr. W. M. Taylor has recently arrived in the city from Chicago. Mr. Tayler is a physician before going to Chicago. He has decided that this good enough cillem for him...Mr. W. F. Wutherford, barber and twenty-acre orange grower, is happy, if President Wilson does not allow him to grow. Ford's grove is not all in bearing, but he has enough trees to gather six hundred boxes from for the northern market... Rev. J. B. Braswell has returned from the East Conference in the church, and recently the session one of the best he has ever attended. Rev. Braswell is returned for his fourth year to the Orange county fair, from the 18th to the 22nd of February, was the grandest thing of the kind the county has ever had. People from everywhere were here—college students, businessmen, and all was harmonious. For the first time the colored people were given a separate building for their exhibits, and it was a wonderful place for them to be spoken of as being good and in many instances better than the exhibits When Troubled OR IN NEED OF DR. C. FRIES, OPEN At Louisville Optical Company, 410 Satisfaction On Every Li There OR IN NEED OF GLASSES, SEE DR. C. FRIES, OPHTHALMOLOGIST At Louisville Optical Company, 410 Fourth Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky Satisfaction Guaranteed. On Every Library Shelf! There Should be a Copy of Author of "Up From Slavery." Etc. There is nobody better qualified than Dr. Washington to write about the less fortunate members of society, and in this volume he has exhibited all that sympathy and understanding which make him vastly more than a mere onlooker. Dr. in Europe, compared them with the visit and—most interesting of all-tions in the United States. His criticistic Many readers declare the wonderful achievement in "Up From This book mailed to any address. This book with six months subs. Address all orders to The Freeman Pub. Co., We Invite Every Thin Every Person in India Get Fat at C "GEE! LOOK AT THAT PAIR OF SH THEY TRY more than a mere onlooker. Dr. Washington has st died conditions in Europe, compared them with those existing at the time of an earlier visit and—most interesting of all—put them side by side with conditions in the United States. His conclusions are illuminating and optimistic. Many readers declare that in this book he surpasses his wonderful achievement in "Up From Slavery" This book mailed to any address in the United States for $1.50. This book with six months subscription to The Freeman, $2.00. Address all orders to Every Person in Indianapolis and Vjcinity to Get Fat at Our Expense. THE BEACH "GEE! LOOK AT THAT PAIR OF SKINNY SCARECROWS! WHY DON'T THEY TRY SARGOL!" "GEE! LOOK AT THAT PAIR OF SKINNY SCARECROWS! WHY DON'T THEY TRY SARGOL!" This is a nivitation that no thin man or woman can afford to ignore. We will tell you why. We are going to give you a wonderful discovery that helps digest food and says puts good solid flesh on people who are thin and underweight. How can we do this? We will tell you. We are going to treat treatment for increasing cell growth, the very substance of which our bodies are made; for putting in the blood the red corpuscles which every thin man and woman so sadly need to grow. We are going to strengthen the nerves and put the digestive tract in such shape that every ounce of flesh making food may give its full amount of nourishment to the blood and digested and unassimilated. Users tell of how this treatment has made indigestion and other stomach trouble quickly disappear while old dyspeptics, and many suffer a fatality declare in effect it has made them feel like a two year old. This new treatment, which has proved such a boon to thin people as S-A-R-G-O-L. Nothing so good has ever been discovered before. I weigh 130 pounds, so really this make twenty-four pounds. I feel stronger and am looking better than ever before, and I carry rosy cheeks, which is some reason I could never say before. "My old friends who have been use to seeing me with a long, face, say I am looking better than they have ever seen. I are so pleased to think I have got to look so well and weigh so heavy for me." CLAY JOHNSON says: "Please send me another ten-day treatment. I am pleased with Sargol. It has been the light of my life. I am getting back to my proper weight again. When I began to take Sargol, I was not happy with it. I was digging and feeling fine. I don't have that stupid feeling every morning that I use to have. I feel good all the time. I put on 153 pounds of flesh and that will all be all I want." F. GAGNON writes: "Here is my report since taking the Sargol treatment. I am a man 67 years of age and was all run down to the ver Women who never appeared stylish in anything they wear, have trouble with height or lacking in nerve force or energy have, by their own testimony, been able to enjoy the pleasures of—been fitted to fight life that is never for years, through the use of "Sargol." If you want a beautiful and well rounded person, you can proportion of which you can feel justly proud—a body full of throbbing life and energy, write The Sargol Company, Inc., your company. Y, today and we will send you, absolutely free, a 50c box of Sargol to prove all we claim. Take one with every one of us. We have a very little concentrated tablets commence their busy, useful work of up-building. Many users declare they have increased their weight at the rate of one day. But you say you want proof! Well, here you are. Here are extracts from the statements of those who know of these people who know them who know them. have been convinced and who will swear the virtues of this wonderful preparation. REV. GEORGE W. DAYIS says: GEORGE W. DAYIS says: a fatal trial of the Sargol treatment and must say it has brought to me new life and vigor. I have gained twenty pounds and weigh 170 pounds and better. I have taken days of my boyhood. It has been the turning point of my life. My health is now fine. I don't have to take any medicine at all and never close 100 in stamps to help cover the tribution expenses, and Uncle Sam's will bring you what you may some pages you ever received. COME, EAT WITH SS AT OUR EXPENSE. This coupon entitles gny thin person to one 50c package of Sargol, the concentrated Flesh Builder (provided you have never tried it), and that 10c is enclosed to cover postage, packing, etc. Read our advertisement printed above, and then put 10c in stamps in letter today, with this coupon, and the full 50c package of Sargol, the concentrated Flesh Builder. Herald Bldg, Binghamton, N. Y. Write your name and ad- This coupon entitles any thin per concentrated Plesh Builder (provided is enclosed to cover postage, packing above, and then put 10c in stamps in full 50c package, will be sent to you by Company, 275-C, Herald Blvd. Bingham dress plainly, and, PIN THIS COUPON PETER H. of white people. Many cash as well as other prizes were given colored people. Mrs. G. O. Halcher received first prize on a brass band rug. Mrs. Braided rug rug. Mrs. Reeder received first prize on a fancy quilt. Mrs. Walter Crooms received several prizes. The list of prizes included a brass band rug, there were many, .Rev. A. Jackson, an old friend of the writer, is in the city for a few days. Rev. Jackson was pastor at St. Paul's, Tampa, but was transferred to the University of Alabama made presiding elder over the Ocala district. Rev. Jackson has gotten what he has long deserved and his friends are highly elated over his appointment.... Mrs. Braided rug rug, and plasterer, has completed additional work on the Odd Fellows' stone temple, and now he and his men are working on the Odd Fellows' stone temple. Mannie Alberta, one of our enthusiastic women and active workers in society, is among the most active workers in the local Women's Club, and among the most active party at his home last Friday. The party was especially tendered by his wife, Mrs. A. B. Mosley, and her friend, Mrs. J. C. Mosley, and her friend, Mrs. J. C. Mosley and gentlemen present and the occasion was highly enjoyed by all. I weigh 130 pounds, so really this makes twenty-four pounds. I feel stronger and and now I can be before, and now I carry rosy cheeks, which is something I could never say before. "My old friends who have been used to seeing me better than they have ever seen me before, and father and mother are so pleased to think I have got to be, so well and weigh so heavy 'for me'." CLAY JOHNSON says: "Please send me another ten-day treatment. I am well pleased with Sargol. It has been the light of my life. I am not getting any better again. When I began to take Sargol I only weighed 138 pounds, and now, four weeks later, I am ewaghing 153 pounds and feeling that I don't have that stigma every moment that I have to have. I feel good all the time. I want to put on about five pounds of flesh and that will be all I want." F. GAGNON writes: "My support since taking the Sargol treatment. I am a man 67 years of age and was all run down to the very bottom. I had to quit work, as I was so weak. I had to go to a new man. I gained 22 pounds with 23 days' treatment. I cannot tell you how happy I feel. All my clothes are getting too tight. My face has a good face and I never was so happy in my life." MRS. VERNIE ROUSE says: "Sargol is certainly the grandest treatment I ever used. It has helped me great, and was not able to sit up three days out of a week, with stomach trouble. I took only two boxes of Sargol and can eat anything and I never had a headache. My weight was 120 pounds and now I weigh 140 and feel better than I have for five years. I am now as fleshy as I was when I was 14 and knows them. I mend Sargol, for it does just exactly what you say it will do." You may know some of these people or know them, and knows them. We will send you their full address if you wish, so that you can find out all about Sargol and the wonders it has wrought. Probably you are not thinking about the fitness it fries. Write it up at once and we will send you absolutely free a 50c package of these wonderful tablets in matter of hours to cause a chance to make you fat. We are absolutely confident it will put good healthy flesh on you, but we don't ask you to take our word for it. We don't ask you to close 10c in stamps to help cover the distribution expenses, and Uncle Sam's mail will bring you when you may some day be able to buy the most valuable packages you ever received. NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY AT 220 W. VERMONT STREET, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIA Any 1/2 of the United States one million paid.....$1.50 Six Months.....85 Three Months.....60 Foreign Countries, including Canada, $1 extra. post office money order o., registered letter. Agents wanted in every town and city not occupied, and liberal inducements will be given to the same. Send for our extraordinary ADVERTISING RATES Ten cents per line. Base of measure—solid agate, 14 lines to an inch. 276 lines in a column. Special position 25 inches. Additional 25. Newspaper inscribed on first page. Special rates on standing professional and business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notices 10c 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 15, 1913 So far Woodrow Wilson is making a noise like a President. An unexpected $50,000 for the Y. M. C. A. Pretty nice, eh? On these bright sunny days the heart turns towards baseball. Bishop Walters is nursing his job just a trifle too faithfully. It will thrive with less attention. A member of the South Carolina legislature has introduced a bill to legalize lynching. How could he do it and live? Vice-President Marshall said that he thought he would like his new job when he had learned the rules. He is given to saying some very funny things. Can't tell when he's going to break out. Editor Wright, of the Christian Recorder, says, everything is all right with the Pennsylvania Proclamation Commission, and that the show will be pulled off according to program. He is the statistician and supervisor of exhibits; he ought to know. Indiana's legislature adjourned last Monday night. It succeeded in preserving its self-respect as a legislative body of a great state. It was neither notable for what it did do or for what it did not do. A few good needful measures were enacted into laws; a few bad bills were killed. The new laws that have called forth the most favorable comment are the public utilities law, an inheritance tax law, a loan shark law and an anti-cocaine law. Geo. B. Yandes, a prominent white citizen of Indianapolis, who died last week, left $5,000 to the colored Y. M. C. A., among his other bequests. Mr. Yandes was worth above a million. The gift to the Y. M. C. A. is greatly appreciated, coming as it does when a building is being erected costing many thousands of dollars. Mr. Yandes illustrated the beautiful proposition that there are silent observers of our struggle. Out of the multitude some will extend relief. "Colonel Midnight," Charles Stewart, the well known Negro newspaper correspondent blowed into Indianapolis not long ago. His entry was so sudden and his exit so soon that he fell out of our memory altogether, that is, for the time being. Perhaps he thinks we are a bum set of newspaper folks here—can't extend a fellow a bit of courtesy. "Tisn't" that Col. Man is frall; he means well often when he thrown down by some unforeseen circumstance. We impeach our memory for its treachery. The Chicago Defender of last week had emblazoned across its front, "Jim Crow School Must go" and other talk accordingly. There's nothing to be condemned in the sentiment. But why so intense? It will remember that we are also in part responsible for "jim crow" things. We have churches voluntarily sustained. We have lodges voluntarily sustained. And other institutions and concerns are zealously guarded against white men. The whole business is not in accord with the American idea on paper. We might think on these things while driving along so furiously. R. R. Wright, Jr., of Philadelphia, editor of the Christian Record gives it out that the Emancipation Proclamation Commission of Pennsylvania is in a good way. He says that there is no shortage, and that the movement will be a success. We take pleasure in making public his statements, since they are corrective of a different impression also coming out of Philadelphia. We are glad to know that the celebration promises to be a success. We of this city, had in mind a great effort along that line, but our ardor was dampened on learning of the alleged misdirected energies of the Proclamation Commission of Pennsylvania which had been voted $20,000 by the legislature of that state. It was viewed as a bad precedent, and which meant the defeat of other efforts to get appropriations. If Mr. Wright states the situation faithfully great harm has been done by the false report. Others have been discouraged. The commission has been falsely accused. This consolation, however, "All's well that ends well." GOT THE "BLACK SCARE." Great Britain is said to have the "black scare," owing to the "hordes" of blacks that are now living in London. Most of these are Indians or West Africans, although there are several thousand American Negroes who are now making London their home. We think that the number of American Negroes living in that city is exaggerated. However, we are satisfied that there are enough dark people in London to cause the oldest inhabitant to sit up and take notice. And they are beginning to take notice over there, they are beginning to be apprehensive of the result of all of this freedom of the town extended to all races. The opposition is not alarming at present because London is a very big town. It readily swallows "up" the dusky citizens and forgets them. A few are raising a howl. It is said that these are mostly Britishers, who have returned from Africa. In a previous issue we asked, was the white man fair? Here is an illustration that adds interest to the argument. Great Britain and the rest of them go out of their way to cultivate the acquaintance of the barbarians. They are not content until they corral them, governing them with more or less power and show of authority. They introduce schools and religions among them, teaching them the brotherhood of man, leading them to suspect that they are a part of the human family, and as such have rights in common. We, too, are of the opinion that crude Negroes or crude any kind of folks have no place in polite society. But it seems to us that there should come a time when superior classes should be superiorly recognized. That is to say, they should be considered in all ways by the laws, at least, leaving it to private opinions as to their exclusion from society or to forestall mixed marriages. W. H. LEWIS RESIGNS. William H. Lewis, of Boston, has resigned his position as assistant United States attorney-general, to which he was appointed about two years ago by ex-President Taft. It is thought that Mr. Lewis resigned to relieve any possible embarrassment, since in all likelihood he would be asked to retire in the very near future. This owing to the prominence of the position and the known partisanship that brought the appointment about. Judging from the former President's Southern policy as it concerned Negro appointments, Mr. Lewis was tendered the position in a sort of lieu of many smaller appointments that were generally given Southern Negroes, but which were supposed to have given considerable offense to the white people of the section. Mr. Taft hoped to conciliate the white South by reducing the cause of friction, and at the same time giving in bulk to the Negroes what had been heretofore distributed. This policy contributed something to the ease of the racial situation, we are inclined to think, viewing it politically. A careful discerner of the times could note, if he would, that the race was not threatened with political destruction with that same vehemence of expression of previous years. True enough, a Tillman, a Vardaman, a Blease, fired a shot occasionally, but without the former effect. This was clearly seen when Governor Blease, of South Carolina, blazed away. No man voiced his sentiments when he would to hell with the Constitution. In all this land there was no accompaniment—audible at least—and which has been construed as respect for the Negroes if not love for them. Mr. Taft doubtless was in some measure responsible for this, in that political agitation was lessened. In contributing to the political serenity he did not promote his own political fortunes as he may have thought that he would do. We do not urge that Mr. Taft had selfish politics in mind when outlining his policy. Whether he did or not it stands to reason that the white South would be placated, and thus the greater interest would be served, viewing the races as opposing factions. We take it that he was honest in his effort, basing his resolution and action on transpiring events in which it was clear enough that the Negroes were at the mercy of the white people. Thus, his apparent injustice was a political expedient, and in accord with transpiring events as said before. That he sought to square the matter by an accumulating process did not help him with the Negroes who for the first time, perhaps, knew a President who boldly announced that he would segregate political jobs as a thing of accord with race sentiment. Other presidents were no less careful than Mr. Taft; none, however, mentioned a method of dealing with the situation beforehand, if at any time. They did what was suggested out of the conditions—without a set program. What Mr. Taft conceived to be strength turned out otherwise. He made no radical departure as it concerns sentiment. What he did was in accord with what was actually happening. He evidently satisfied the white South, nor did he wholly alienate the Negroes, most of whom viewed the situation in a philosophical way. The current was against them, and perhaps the great wise man at the White House would impede its impetuosity by this new move. He was a Republican, and of course could not do wrong. But there was yet a class of thinkers who saw nothing to admire in the move. The white men of this class, while not having any special regard for Negroes, knew that the move was in accord with transpiring events, and transpiring events meant race prejudice and discrimination. If men are prejudiced it is because it is a part of their nature and not because they think it is right. We prefer to think of Presidents as incapable of being wrong. W. H. Lewis, assistant attorney-general, was the outcome of the Taft policy, and as such, failed in winning to himself the respect of white men. In the meanwhile he lost the respect of many of his own people for becoming "the great compromise," he being looked on as the su mof the southern office holding probability. Of course, this was not strictly true. Mr. Taft did make appointments throughout the South, but his policy was plainly in evidence. In spite of what was broadly sounded as the highest office that ever happened to a Negro, Mr. Lewis was not the happler for it, unless he glories merely in office-holding. Editor Monroe Trotter was merciless in his criticism of Lewis, THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. berating him for taking office under the circumstances. These circumstances will not be stated here. Sufficient to say that they were of the old quarrel which involved Booker T. Washington—the kinds of education and the rest of it. Trotter and Lewis are both Harvard men, both of Boston, and implacable foes. Lewis won his high appointment without the assistance of Trotter—it was glory for him. Booker T. Washington said the word, and Lewis, after more or less political haggling and some unexpected injection, was given what is held to be the best office ever held by a Negro. At the very moment of the appointment, controversy began as to what of his social status. Would his family be welcomed at the various social functions? It subsided by Mr. Lewis 'abdicating' whatever of social pretensions, ambition present or to be. He cared nothing for the social side; he wished to serve his country only—this by inference. It was his white flag. As soon as the new assistant attorney-general had cleared the docket of that question, then the one of the membership of the American Bar Association. His membership was hotly contested in that organization, and he would have lost had it not been for the government coming to his rescue. This was through Attorney-General Wickersham, who threatened to resign unless Mr. Lewis was accepted as a member. This thirteen-inch gun did the necessary execution. It was formerly said that the life of a policeman is a very hard lot. It may be, but the life of a Negro assistant attorney-general is much harder. Not long since Mr. Lewis was asked to address the legislature of Massachusetts. His speech was greatly appreciated. Copies were ordered printed for distribution among the members as a token of the appreciation. However, this same legislature had not neglected to pass a bill on inter-marriage, forbidding white and blacks entering marriage relations. Perhaps, as a matter of courtesy, Mr. Lewis was in duty bound compelled to congratulate that body on its fine work during the session—including the anti-Negro marriage law. All of this history is compressed within the short space of about two years. The resignation, which now follows a short interval of quiet, seems strictly in accord with his turbulent period of office-holding. BISHOP WALTERS IMPATIENT. It may be that Bishop Walters has been a little impatient in assuming the "reins" of things conceded him on all sides as they concern the political prospects of the Negroes under the new administration. Here follows one of the three letters that he received from the President within a comparatively short space of time: "January 17, 1913. "My Dear Bishop Walters: "I have made it an absolute rule not to indicate what I am going to do about appointments because I am not now making promises of any kind, but I am sure you will not yourself feel uneasy after the general assurance I have taken pleasure in giving you from time to time. The President having assured the bishop from time to time of his consideration — distinguished consideration, it appears that he was undue with his importing. We say importing advised, judging by Mr. Wilson's reply. That he was nettled is plain enough, and possibly he was somewhat disappointed in the bishop, owing to his manifest impatience. Editor John Mitchell, of the Richmond Planet, had this to say: "Bishop Alexander Walters may 'know his business,' but to our mind, this is the first tactical mistake and political blunder. He has done three things: Attracted the attention of every Negro-hater in Washington and in the country and thereby enlisted their bitter opposition to the political preferment of the colored leaders; drawn to himself a horde of political office-seekers, who desire the ear of the President, and embarrassed the chief executive of the nation in his desire to accord fair treatment to the representatives of one of the kindiest races of people on the face of the globe." We hastily conceded the bishop the first place as a counsellor with the President on matters pertaining to the race. Mr. Wilson must get his information from some source. The bishop's activity and prominence in past years made for his fitness in this respect. The Negro press and men of prominence were practically one in admitting that he was logically the first man of the race in political affairs. This being true, we are rather surprised to learn of this impatience. It seems to us that he had nothing to do but wait until the President was ready to deal with the situation in which the bishop was most concerned. We are particularly friendly to Bishop Walters. We make public the foregoing simply because it is seen in print elsewhere. We thing of him yet in the relation conceded him; we accuse him only of impatience, and perhaps he's a trifle open in announcing his program. For instance he is quoted as saving: "Mr. Wilson is just filled with good will for everybody. We are confident that he will treat us fairly. If he should make any changes, I feel there is more than a chance of securing the appointment of some good colored men to the government service. Dr. Peter J. Smith, I hope to have appointed deputy registrar of the treasury, if any change should be made in that office. It is now filled by a colored man. In fact, the registrar is also a colored man. Both are Republicans, appointed by Mr. Taft. I think Dr. Smith is a Howard graduate. I am not positive. But he is one of our league organizers." Bishop Walters perhaps has been misquoted. We cannot think of him dispensing offices with such freedom. Of course, the bishop is in the ascendancy, and of course, he is going to be assailed. Whoever is foremost is assailed. Booker T. Washington is the most brilliant illustration of that proposition. Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft were assailed, and Woodrow Wilson will be assailed. We hope that the bishop will keep far above the ordinary, so that he maintains all men's respect if not their love. PETER BROWN PASSES AWAY AT LOUISVILLE, KY. At a called meeting of the employees of the United States Cast Iron and Pipe Foundry Company, following the timely tributes of admiration and respect, the character of Mr. Peter Brown, who passed away on March 2, 1913, at 2:15 p. m., the following resolutions were adopted, to bespeak the highest esteem in which Mr. Brown was held by his associates in the employment in which he had been actively engaged for thirty years. To his beloved family, these employees extend tender sympathy, and while feeling the loss that so awaits, shall be good that came to us through his exemplary life, and with those who won and held his love and devotion, we will be grateful for the heraldry of our family, and for the charm of a gentle and faithful life. "A few more years shall roll, A few more seasons come, And shall be with those that rest, Assemble that night." May the ashes rest in peace, and may the soul rejoice in the service of the Lord. JAS. E. EDWARDS, Chairman WILLIAM MATH. DAM. EDWARD. JEM. WAKEFIELD. COLORDED POLITICAL LEAGUE, LOUISVILLE, KY. The Colored Political League met on March 5, 1913, at 8:30 p. m., at College Hall, with about fifty members present. After considerable deliberation and several speeches by prominent gentlemen, Dr. S. Walter Bennett, and A. W. Bennett, the committee on resolutions were ordered by the president to form a more drastic set of resolutions and report at the m. The officers are Harrison Mork, President; James Murphy, secretary, and Normad Chadwell, assistant secretary. CENTRALIA. ILL. Mr. Al Watts and Miss Estella Cash, members of Black Patt's show, were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Cash...Mrs. O. A. Cash was on the show. Mr. Alastan is the lister of the Christian Anchor, of Metropolis, Ill. was here last week in the interest of his paper. He has many subscribers, black and white. Mr. Alastan says he has a people Illinois and public schools, twelve high schools and 216 teachers. IRONDALE, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. The weather is fine here this week.... Mr. Horace Adam, Charlie Wright, Gem Brown and White Bottes, who will be here for the summer, will be able to give a friend so write the Freeman. Get the paper from Peck, Cleaning and Pressing shop. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. Special to THE FREEMAN. Special TO THE FREEMAN. Charles Washington entertained a number of friends at dinner Sunday evening...The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Washington, Cleveland street, is improving...Mrs. Hazel Parker is ill at her home, East 42nd Street, where her close friend Morgan were quietly married March 8...Mrs. Jonah Rennels is the guest of relatives in Connellsville, Pa....Miss Elizabeth Bundy and Earl Brown were married a month ago, and the son has opened her millinery parlor at 722 Woodland avenue....The Buckeye Lodge of Elks' eighth annual banquet, Thursday evening, March 6, was the most brilliant affair in the country, with the largest number of out-of-town guests ever attending any party in the city. The hall was beautiful decorated and the excellent music from this section of the country. There were three hundred couples present. The following towns were represented: Jamestown, N. Y.; Syracuse, N. Y.; Sager, N. Y.; Wellsville, O.; Pittsburg, Pa.; Akron, O.; Cleveland, O.; Warren, O.; Massillon, O.; Beaver Falls, Pa.; Leetonia, O.; Brownville, Pa.; Sharon, Pa.; Ashtabula, O.; Franklin, Pa.; Oakland, O.; Washington, Pa.; Salem, O.; Logan Lodge No. 4, K. of P., will have their anniversary in May. The committee is out making arrangements. The date and place will be announced. Harry Ervin is able to be out again...Miss Lee Leonard is doing nicely. CAIRO, ILL. The Memphis Tigers Is the only fully organized and incorporated Colored Base Ball Club in the South now open for business for the season, desiring dates with all the class clubs. Can guarantee all contracts or leases for the season, line up" of some of the best players in the South. Write us for any information. Address JAMES GONDER, Owner 184 Vance Ave. Memphis, Tenn. CICKHUMGIMS, Asst. Mer. Base Ball Clubs To write me for dates at once. I have the best Park and Club I have ever managed. Address JOHN RECIUS. Manager White Sox Base Ball Club. Louisville's Crack Colored Team, 24 West Market Street, Louisville, Ky. Presenting their Newest and Best Laugh Provoking Absurdity "LA COLORED MARIE AND THAT COLORED GENTLEMAN." Just another new offering of superlative merit. Managers and agents let's get acquainted. We earnestly solicit your correspondence. Week March 17, Dixie Theatre, Charlotte, N.C. GULF COAST BOOKING ASSOCIATION! The Best and Only Colored Vaudeville Agency in the Southwest. Write us for particulars. We handle nothing but high class standard acts. By booking with us you get from ten to thirty weeks. Could use a colored repertoire. In Vaudeville. Time of act 10 to 15 minutes. A No. 1 wardrobe on and off the stage. All we want is the chance. This week Elite Theatre, Selma, Ala. WANTED! A No. 1 Colored Team Must be good singers and dancers. Others write. Address W. G. DICKEY, Manager Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co., Box 165, Little Sioux Iowa. HEY THERE LEIGH WHIPPER Monologist Extraordinary With his Nosegay of Nonsence Culled From the Garden of Fun. This Week Joel's Dixie Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. NO KIDDING, "L. D. JOEL IS THE KING!" WANTED! Stock and Vaudeville People In all lines, who are not afraid to rehearse, good leading lady with good appearance and voice; soubrettes, comedians and musicians write. We play musical comedies, dramas, vaudeville and farce comedies. Come prepared. Write BEFORE USING Breaking Off, Thin or Falling Out? Have you Tetter Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you More than a Normal Amount of Dandruff? If so write for MME. C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER which Postively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling out and Starts it at once to Growing. These Remedies are Manufactured only by THE WALKER MFG. CO. 638 N. WEST ST. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. A Six Weeks' Trial Treatment sent to any Address by Mail for $1.70 Make all Money Orders Payable to Mme. C. J. Walker. Send Stamps for Replies. AGENTS WANTED. Write for Terms Agents. ward the Y. M. C] A...Prof. U. M. B. Archie, the new poet, story writer and modern lecturer, of Illmo. Mo., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Plummer Willis, on Fifteenth street, Sunday...Mrs. Jenbie B. Hampton, of 831 North street, the well-known hair culturist, graduate of St. Louis. Pope Tumloi's Poro of St. Louis. Mo., class of 1908, is making great progress in her work, and also doing work for transient trade on short notice, when receiving letter or postal a day before entering the city. Cairo people wish her her hair at the A. M. E. Church, on Seventeenth street, Tuesday night, March 4. The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, "with his full cabl- net, congressmen, senators and wives, was quite a success. The assembly hall was filled every night. Rev. W. H. Bazle, pastor. Something new under the sun. B. F. FERGU- something. Canadian with a melody. introducing. Uncle Smiley's Return from the West." genteel old man turn, full of melody and music. He has a life act. Some container. Reliable managers write at once. 238 St. Clair Ave., Columbus, Ohio. GOSSIP OF THE STAGE 6 Carrie Gilbert and Callie Vassar will be with Lowery's big vaudeville show this summer. P. G. Lowery is busy arranging for his big show to open with the Wallace shows this spring. If you want to get in the big school of music try to get with P. G. Lowery's band. Write him, care The Freeman. Robert P. J. Yopin is putting on stock in Buffalo, N.Y. James Anderson and Bradford and Bradford are with him. Mr. A. Johnson, baritone and violinist of Kansas City, is one of the new addition with P. G. Lowery's band this season. Horace Eubanks, the talented clarinetist of Kansas City, will hold down first chin with Lowery's band with Wallace and Hagenbeck. P. G. Lowery can use two more trombones with Lowery's band with Wallace and band than any big show on the road. Harry McDonald arrived in Indiana polis from Chicago on a last Saturday joined the Frank Montgomery show, which is holding at the Crown Garden theater. The two keen-eyed stage managers and vocal directors, Mr. Whit Wineth and A. A. Wright, have kept the Lowery's minstrels above the average of past seasons. The P. G. Lowery's Dixie Fashion Plate Minstrels have been a decided success success from the opening to this date, so say the press and public. The show closes March 30. Ludell Price and Ruby Taylor, the two clever girls, are making a decided hit in their comedy act, both being possessed of good voices and of fine appearance. P. G. Lowery is using two of the best bass players in the business in his concert band, with the Wallace shows for the season of 1913, Wm. May and Tony Barnfield. Gordon C. Collins, the noted comedian, was compelled to sever his connection with the Lowery's minstrel on account of failure of his eyesight. The company regretted very much to have Collins leave, but all hope for a speedy recovery. Jack (Ginger Wiggins, undefeated buck dancer, after playing twenty weeks on L. Wiggins) will be engaged at the Lyric theater, Wilmington, N. C., is now playing single. He would like to get a good teammate to work with him. Female partner prefers. NEW PASTIME THEATER Jesse Brown, manager of the New Pastime theater, announces the opening of this theater March 15, with the J. T. Campbell, Jr. and Michael Mo. The company is composed of Overset and Santford, B. F. Spikes, Jesse Banks, Drake and Drake, David Phoenix, Louise Robinson, Miss B. F. Spikes, Evan Campbell and Wilson's six-piece orchestra. This theater has been remodeled and made a picture of artistic beauty. The theater is now owned by the Morris Brothers, two of the grand opening on the 15th. The theater is now owned by the Morris Brothers, two of the grand opening on the 15th. Nothing to make the Pastime the finest theater in the country. They have secured the services of Jess Brown, the vet show manager, success is assured the great manager of process is due the Morris Brothers for their efforts. "The Sensational Three," Bostwick Zeck and Bostwick, are still at the Savoy theater, Chattanooga, Tenn. Billie Zeck is running the stage and putting some very clever songs in the Sensational. They always have a new sensation for the public twice a week, and have never failed to catch the audience as yet. This is a new act in vaudville, and the audience is impressed. Billy Bostwick met Salem Tutt Whitney and Hoemer Tutt, that comedian and straight man of the Southern Smart Set. It was the first time these gentlemen were invited to stay with the pressed with each other. Bostwick was invited into the dressing room and they conversed for a long time, after which Bostwick was invited to stay of the press. These gentlemen was brought about by an old friend and classmate of Bostwick, Samuel Gardner, who took the character of "Major," the peg-leg soldier in the war. A former friend of Billy, accompanied her husband to the Smart Set ball, where they met Salem and Homer Tutt and wife, Billy King, Madam a Rue and Billy Agnes, who met the director of the evening was had, then a handshaking and a good night. PALACE THEATER, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. The Jolly Edward Lankford and Mae Harris are still taking their encores each night, after playing six weeks and changing shows three times a week in a team that works like Lankford and Harris. Their songs, jokes and plays are all new, and they never use the same songs or jokes. Mr. Lankford will go to Kansas City, Mo., 1911 Tracy avenue, where he would like to hear from all old friends. The Palace theater is open for this team at any time. at any time. The man Howard is still with the company. She is making good. company. She is making good. Miss Mae Harris, with that sweet voice, works well. Miss Mae Harris, with that voice, voice, Mankapfong hits him. Mankapfong sings "There Ain't Noth- MF. Lankfort Jr. cooking, Cooking, But Like What You Smell." The theater is the only vaudeville theater in the state of Kansas owned and controlled by Negroes. All acts coming this way will please correspond with Albert Johnson, Palace Theater, Lawrence, Kan. DREAMLAND THEATER, WACO, TEXAS. The two colored explorers, the Colemans, George and Nana, are with us. The eighteen years ago is now in full operation, and they are mining tons of comedy nightly. Encores are their product, and they are energetic and unable to say just when it will be at liberty, as Mr. S. A. Austin, the efficient manager, said. The engagement is unlimited. "Well, what about the 'ghost?' Coleman was asked. His reply was: the ghost, the man, the man, the man; Mr. Austin starts him to walking every Saturday night at 10:30 o'clock." SUNNY DIXIE MINSTRELS. Dana Thompson. Owner. We have everything that it takes to make a good show, and have cleaned up all through Texas and are going to do much more. He is much strengthened by Mr. James Pickett, the renowned trick bicycle rider. He has the audience spellbound when he does his justice. He is also the best beat. Mr. James Ryans and Mr. Albert C, Barrow joined us in Denison, Texas, and Prof. B. F. DeLeo. He has made fifteen-piece band that plays good music. I for- got to say that Sammy Tatnall has bought a $150 monster Eb Holton special tuba. Wm. Bryant has just received a $64 King trombone, now doubling band and orchestra. Mr. Bolsey Gray just received a Marin special circus bus. He is wearing W. T. McDonald is featuring, with success, a high-class ballad. "Just a Picture of You." Miss Willie Venable and Miss Rosa Ives are still making a hit everywhere. Will Nash and Willmar Brooks keep the house in an uproar from start to finish. Dick in town is new and fresh always springing something new and fresh funny to sa yand do, and he knows how to keep you laughing all the time. James Wallburg is doing some sensational drumming. We would like to hear from Len Wiley and Miss Ha Gardner. The team is to meet the Dick Brown is stage manager, and Prof. B. F. DeLeo, is bardmaster. DOUGLASS THEATER, MACON, GA The Manhattan Stock Company is still a box office attraction at this house. This company has been the first half they presented three high-class vaudelle acts and closed the show with one of their big laughing successes, "The one was one big laugh from start to finish." The manager is proud to say that this company is the cause of him realizing that his house is too small to accommodate it by the first-class shows. There are eight first-class people, including Miss Lillie White, Miss Mamie Johnson, Charles Reed, Miss Nettie Westey, the real comedian, and Miss Nettie Wesley. B. Edwards is the manager. Mr. C. H. Douglass is the representative, and as he is old in this business, he can insure any security of this bunch of people, for they are bringing you talent. "Nufed," s WHAT'S WHAT ON THE DUDLEY CIRCUIT. Washington, D. C.—S. H. Dudley theater, Lew W. Henry, manager: The Great Pictures, Fairyland, Johnston, Frank special pictures, Fairyland, Johnston, Frank special pictures, manager: Sipp and Ringgold and Martin and Winfred and Burg, Va.—Idle Hour theater, Pat Northlington, manager: The Millmans and the Wilson's. Richmond, Va.—Dixie theater, Walter J. Gill, manager: Hippodrome theater, Leona Marshall, Hippodrome theater, W. J. Coulter, manager: Opens March 17 with a minstrel, followed by the Griffin Theater. Norfolk, Va.—Globe theater, J. Van Buskirk, manager: Price and Taylor, Crampton and Banks and Clara Smith. Newport News, Va.—S. H. Dudley theater, Dunsmore, Boagdale and Smiley in stock. Pittsburgh, Pa.—Denslow and Denslow, Thelma and Gulfport. Thelm, Md.—Mt. Smith's Cabaret Show, Owens and Owens, Jeff DeMount, manager. Cleveland, Ohio—Oriole theater, O. J. Hallett, Minus and Minus and two other big acts. Philadelphia, Pa—Circle theater, Geo. B. Boyle, manager: Five big acts of vaudeville. Annapolis, Md.—Amusla theater, Adams and Stevens, managers: Opened with the new theater, Sawannah, Ga.—Arcadia theater, Jack Schremack, manager: Will open March 17 with vaudeville. C.I.C.—Star theater, Adams and Beverly, managers: Love and Love and special pictures. West End theater, Princess Sotanka and Susie Sutton. THE AUDITORIUM THEATER, PHILADELPHIA. Manager Gibson is certainly going some when he brings a headline attraction like Fannie Wise, one of Chicago's leading sopranos and formerly leading lady with Jole and bassist Mow Mow. A company he founded in 1981 with her first sight and continued all week. Her singing was a distinction, a contribution to the agencies which go to enliven the burdens of humanity, and everybody who sees her performing is coming. The wonderfully brilliant score of the "Red Moon" was sung as no other person can sing it. It is melodious, but never quite so melodious, like lines, with color of the sweep of the harmonies, qualities which made her singing a feast and joy, which brought forth generous applause at every performance. The singing was placed on place on the bill this year. Roxen Fox and her dancing boys led the light-footed lot in furry, agility and interesting steps. Rose Fox and her youthful dancers have become a feature in vaudeville through their hard work and are welcomed whenever they appear. Madame Dempsey and her dancing girls appeared again for the third week in an entirely different sort of measure. They were dressed in a uniform, and Dewey have some amusing comedy stuff, and their piano eccentricities were good. The playing of "Yankee Doodle" and "Dixie" at the same time brought down the audience. John Smith, the minstrel man, with good support, introduced a sketch called "The Ghost of a Coon." It was of the pure comedic sort and recorded prompt greeting to the audience, which thoroughly appreciated it. THEATRICAL NEWS OF PENSA- COLA, FLA. (By Walker Wilmer Thomas, 425 West Laura Street. Phone 823.) THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. played here last week in the opera house to about 100 people. The show was on the bum from start to finish. The Belmont Street Theater is having packed his home, and will be for some time. Mr. Jones has been playing in the Belmont for the past seven months, and is still the favorite. Charles Miller is still with us, and he is making a big hit singing his compositions, including Charlie McKillis now the acting director in the music stand. The Professor sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Wm. Bluter sends regards to all friends, and says write. You can find the Freeelman building in the morning night. For sale by Walker W. Thomas, the agent. The Freeman is also for sale at all colored drug stores and colored barber shops. Don't forget to report all of your news to the Thomas & Agency expert shining parlor. Leo Colbert and Walker W. Thomas, managers. phone $23. NEW YORK NEWS. Lincoln Theater. Crowds of people can be seen at this theater every day, and the manager is all smiles. They are compelled at times to open the door to the theater opened last week's bill. This young lady is a very clever dancer, and handles her songs fairly well. The big act with which she is connected is now laying off. Clayton, the next, is now in the next. Crosby and Williams, in a military act, pleased. Mandy and Mandy did very nice. Chetts was good. Bent Hatch did a good job. The four Dancing Demonds showed the show. The act did a good start from start to finish. Every member works hard, and they deserve credit for getting an act of this kind together. The audience applauded freely, showing their appreciation of what had been brought them. Crescent Theater. Madame Fairfax and her company headed the bill at this house all week, and at each performance was a riot. She has been a great friend of Madame can be proud of this act. There is only one fault—it's a little too long. There are a few things that can be cut out which will shorten it a bit and not make it too long. There is a big noise on the bill and went great. Miss Stithe, years ago, had the Larkens Trip to Africa Company, had at that time a small part, yet every one spoke in the school and he was well on his way has continued to come to the front, until now we find her a star in vaudeville. We feel proud of her, as she is from the old school and has well worn on her knees, she was booked for a week, as one does not mind looking at a good act several times. Raymond and Bolan were good friends, and they were good act and were well received. Marie Bonata and the Wills were also good. Franklin Theater. Bailey and Bailey opened this bill. The Claybrooks followed with another one of their clean, refined and up-to-date acts. Scribney and Harper were next. Then Young and Harper followed. These young ladies are very good. Edwards and Arthur, eccentric comedians, received their share of applause. Harry Brooks was a big hit in his act. The Ethiopian Comedy Two were good. Dora Patterson's was the big hit in his act. She was comedic to close on Friday, so as to make Chicago Monday, opening at the Monogram. Family Theater. Williams & Stevens' Zanzibar Girls opened here the first half and went big. Ruth Allen was another big card. Florence Williams was another big card. Williams and Crockett, closed the week's bill. Pioneer Theater. This house seems to be doing nicely. The Happy Comedy Four went great. Gardner Brothers renewed their former motion picture and Burton went good, closing the show. Notes The big talk around the city now is that Mr. Elmore, manager of the Lincoln Theater, has or is arranging with Willie and Stormy, plus one of their big acts in his house for a run. There is no act in which they themselves appear. Two members of the White Slave Company paid the Lincoln Theater a visit last week. Bonnie and Semoura just arrived here from a four rweeks' success up in Canada. BADGER A. C. AT THE CROWN GARDEN THEATER. The Badger A. C. pulled off one of the best boxing cards Friday night, March 7, at the Crown Garden Theater, that was ever witnessed by the people of Indianapolis, the Gardener, of New Orleans, the champion lightweight of the world, and the little Arthur Stigall of Independence, Kans., the champion of the Middle West. Both boys put up a good fight and each won eight rounds, but the Gardener, of New Orleans, very much up, while Gardener only had small scratch on the forehead. Kid Lesley and Young Weber went three rounds, Lesley being knocked out. Both were white boys. Young Robinson and Kid Lesley being knocked out. Both were knocked out in the third round. Kid Black and Young Beverly were to have gone six rounds, but Black rushed at Beverly and put him out in the third round. Black rushed at Beverly and put him out in the third round. Three rounds, when Hanbal put Landry out of business. The club will pull off another fight Friday, March 21, and hope to have a much better card, as some of the best players will have the show business by about 100. And every one seemed to be well pleased. The Badger A. C. will have another good boxing show at the Crown Garden in Kid Fields, March 21, the main go being between Kid Fields, the favorite lightweight of the Middle West, and Young George Dixon, of Kid Fields, who will be in at 128 pounds and go ten rounds. Kid Bryant and Young Geo. xon of Indiana will be in at 128 pounds. Kid Black and Knocken Brown will go six rounds at 145 pounds. Battling Frerd and Kid Campbell will go four rounds at 15 pounds. Seats will be at 144 Indiana avenue. J. W. Barrett, promoter. (By Walker Wilmer Thomas, 427 West Laura Street. Phone 823.) A fancy dress dance will be given by the Young Men's Athletic Club on March 14, 2014, for entertainment events given this season at the K. of P. Hall. Cards will be issued by next week. The decorations will far exceed all previous entertainment events. The furnished events the fancy dress and tissue paper children's party will be given on March 8, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. It will be furnished by the Collins Pensacola Orchestra. Dainty refreshments will be served to the guests, which will number about 200 of Pensacola's young society people. By the Y. M. A. Club they will be appointed by the Collins Pensacola Orchestra. The committee which has been appointed to see about the Colored Y. M. C. A. is progressing rapidly. The list will appeal to the forty-seven issue the group. Don't forget to purchase the fee from all the colored drug stores and barber shops. Walker W. Thomas and Levard Colbert, agents, or Phone 823. . . The list will appeal to the twenty-seven issue the group of the Pensacola High School. They are: Walker W. Thomas, president; Andrew Preer, vice president; Levard Colbert, secretary of Shoppe, assistant director; Harry C. Clark, president. ...Messa, Frank Sawyer and Bernard Lewis entertained at an afternoon dance at the K. of P. Hall, last week. Music was furnished by the Collins Orchestra. The guests, who all reported a delightful evening... Rev. Henry Call died last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cherry Powells, on North F. street. Rev. Call was one of the oldest and most highly respected preachers in the city. He had a large number of daughters and large ones of friends. Interment was last Friday morning in St. Michel Cemetery. Services were held at the A. M. E. Church, where the deceased was once a pastor...Mrs. Charles Coleman died last week, and, as a result, the number of friends and relatives to mourn her loss. . .The Freeman is for sale at the Thomas & Colbert Newspaper Agency. You want any paper, 'phone 323...The West End News and Shoe Shining Department of Messrs. Walker W. Thomas and Levard Colbert. If you want your shoes called for, ring 323. CHARLIE GEVER'S MASTODON MINSTRELS. By Jasper T. Taylor. The ladies are well gowned, while the men bring up the rear in very neat fitting dress suits. The scene is at Mr. Charles Jones' residence in the city, where he is giving a reception in honor of his son, who is going East to attend the military academy at West Point. Prof. Mahlan C. Wilson's orchestra of eight pieces renders the music for the act, which includes the songs of Kyles and Bennie Walton look after the comedy, while Walter Madison, Carl DeNight and Ollie Cox look after the straight. The chorus is strengthened by the female voices of Lila Lala Cooper and J. M. Horton, who act closes with a military ball, which the whole company takes part in, making the son of Mr. Jones, who is Johnny Martin, the leader of the ball. The curtain falls amid enormous applause, while our man, the captain, keeper, leader, after in smiles, knowing well that his show will be welcomed again by the public. THE CIRCLE THEATER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Griffin Sisters and Joe Skeets Head a Successful Bill. Business is good as usual, notwithstanding the mean weather. On the worst wet night the pavement was packed at the entrance of the Williams and Walker flock, opened the program, and did nicely. Her novelty song finish caught on and many recalls were made. Simms and Simms, a Southwestern band, captured the house, Mr. Simms has a clean, up-to-date singing and dancing act, with an extravagant array of dressing and accentuation. This act and doesn't attempt to abbreviate the old-time minstrel sketches to make good. They give eleven furious minutes of action. Madame Jacobs the singer, used a songinger here, wore her dress, made a big hit, and singing was greatly appreciated. Joe Sheets, comedian and dancer, talked, sang and danced. Joe is to the small theaters where Bert, Last, or large theaters were. But, not least, many aws, were the Griffin Sisters. I may as well say the show was closed as only the Griffin Sisters can. Coming are the Porcupine Bell and Russell; the Carletta, Mason and Howard, the Musical Seminoles. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S NEW To Be Given to All Freeman Readers at a Very Low Price. For the next thirty days the Freeman Publishing Company will offer to its many readers Dr. Booker T. Washington, the author of the book entitled "The Man Farthest Down," in connection with a six months subscription of The Freeman for $2.00 only. Isn't that a great bargain! That is not the case with two real birds with one stone. You know it is the Dr. Washington is to write about 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 on looker. Really, the book itself is worth the price we are asking for both. But in this volume he has exhibited just what is going on over the world we give you the value of two for one price. For the next 30 days get the most popular book, by the age, the Man Farthest Down, by the author. Washington, published by Doubleday, Page & Co., and the greatest and largest National Negro weekly, The Freeman, for $25. Those desiring to take up the proposition will forward this office $2.00 in money order, stamps or registered letter and your order will be filled promptly. ELWOOD C. KNOX, Information address ELWOOD C. KNOX, Indianapolis, Ind. Lyric Theatre Moving Pictures and Vaudeville. All first class acts write. One show a night. The house of of quality and not quantity. Boisy D. Legge, Mgr. Lige Pearson, Prop. Box 196, Cordele, Georgia. 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 Cool Mack and James Reese Europe. Professional copies and orchestrations now ready. Write or call R. C. McPHERSON 1431 Broadway, New York City 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 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. Some are Wise, Some are Otherwise ```markdown ``` The managers who are wise are booking and S. J. Dudley. 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 Globe Theatre Two Shows. Two Pay Days. 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 boozers and incompetent people. WANTED—Piano player well informed in music. GERDER WALKER, Proprietor C. C. MAULSTSBY, Manager. MIAMI, FLORIDA Continuous Vaudeville, Moving Pictures Change of Program Monday and Thursday Finest Theatre in America Good vandeville acts, stock company, musicians that double. No fancy salaries, but money every Sunday evening. Band 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. TODOUBLE DRUM CORPS Long season, traveling in our own special cars. State lowest salary. We pay all. Address 4 ex | 1N THE FIELD. oy | = & OS! OF SPORT IQR , RK OAR > 8 (a uy ' S y uy i 7 {EEN | a7 HARI C. hy Ke Nt 7 wl X are of A <A ~ Gan eke y & 9 re my a fA ®& SEs Ji Nas ; bee a oA; SP ry ee Ain p- a ee VE aN DB Pres igo HAA Gres meme mat LSE , MONG THE SPORTERS. Jack Jeffries is urging the big fellov A 2 eet back in ane ane. a some ae : feasy money in sight. hope Well-known Baseball Player Dead. |indie Sim for a July ourth match.” MEMPHIS, Tenn.—Lawrenee,, Watson, |""fones” adds tat” his heavyweight pro ge neicimotem ball player of the its” |tege, Jack Lester, has been matched t Gigi Giant aed, Bathrday,, March | bor’ Ghatioy “Miller “before, Eadie crt at we fesidenee of ‘his, brother, Harry |ney'g club in San Francisco on March 28 Watson, 42 Rowley street. | He was bet /advises that he has also taken the man ter known as Downey,’ and mee, Gong | agement of Bull Young, another heavy Hiered one of the est gutfielders tn this |weight, and states that he will go. nortt itor fie state The Gants wilt surely [onight to complete the dctalle of Where Sis Lawrence; He was, employed by, the Sten battle between Wolgast and. Tor Piuyumuins were carried by the Giant | MOFPAY- Bunche inarment was We Union wath Gr Fig Gunkont. Eis cemetary. NEW YORK —Bombadier Wells, th Wants a Try-Out. British heavyweight champion, who meet courte AD,S Se Madison street, | Gunbost Smith Marco 1d wilipe oatene arte, Septt, of 887, Madson, strest |fora long distance bout fe cae 9 wenderson, Ky. wante,g tvgue as third |e sx returned the winner here. Soot ah baseman 0" of a reliable young player. | 18 to be his opponent he does not know Beacham Knocks Timberlake Out. Beachcham knocked out Harry. ‘Tim. weithe’ (Barber) in the fourth round of beri ind. contest. at. the West Baden £2 Murch 2. Beacham outelassed ‘Tim- Berlake In Overy TO er he terlakt cll at the first’ sound of the Bout Roding © “baymaker” on. Beach- gene ty eietwing blood, but seemed help- 2 seater, He rds saved from "a sire nockout. by. “Harry | Pol gouplete yes trained, throwing in a wet fore McFarland to Retire? NEW YOR" intend, to retire from gveine ‘within, the year,” said Packey fe re ithe Chicago stockyards cham- Mer aiming ‘here, for ‘is bout. with Hom Paton and the western Hghtwelght deck Deohged into. @ bunch of training Sone evgreated. the belief that he SoU ited’ make that year count fora would eatin ‘nis ring. history. Bobby Wallace on Baseball—How to Do It “Begin slowly. “Bee? Gitow’your arm off the frst few aye “Exercise carefully. Your muscles are sat and need tuning” up, before heyy will Shai" work without complaint. "if you go thet vovrsa bail hard for a, week your donee be better than if you try to show Site "pep" the first few days. "Refer throw with all Your strength un- use you have t0. Slee Jour arm. all the time; 1's your ead Wilner and 4f you abuse it you will ierorry. ieccy good hours. ‘The body requires punty arrest ‘when doing unaccustomed wey anda highs sleep means an Un- {oumed' brain.” la Elelde Matched Up. Kid Fields has been matched to box one af the foumest boys jin the country. foung George Dixon, of Chicago, 6 jad who will meet him on March 21 at te Crown Garden, and in the meantime Fialds is going to help the Franklin boys foorganize a ball team there, Franklin hs some good athletes and should have S food tea mto compete with any of the Joung teams of Indianapolis. If Young Mien wants a match with Kid Welds, he an write to the Badger Athletic club at ‘any time, Governor of Illinois Sees Bout. NEW YORK.—In order to watch the yorkhngs of the New. York state, boxing Tow at close range, Governor Dunne, nol ‘and’ a party of legistators. from that state are visiting New York. Ritchie Talking About Packey. CINCINNATI—"It_ Packey McFarland ts looking for any fresh laurels and thinks he can take my measure In @ twenty-four foot, ring he will be accommodated so quickly that it will make his hair stand end. While reports gave him credit for having the better of Jack Britton in their New York bout, the public. must not forget that Billy Mitchie beat Britton to a izle In four rounds at San Francisco iy about one Year ago, the gong sav fie tim from a knockout.» After last night's showing Tam more eonfident than ver that I can beat McFarland at any stance or at any place or any time, I Will fight him as soon as our theatrical engagements are over.” Jack Johnson, PARIS—An attempt is being made te it as earned today, 0. Being about a fight between Jack Johnson, if he mcceeds in getting out of the law's en- fangiements ‘in America, and Al Palzer. Pe tut is planned for June, but there ts in interest, as Negro pugilists Just now ue under the ban in Pranee, Jim Jeffries Breaks Out Again. LOS ANGELES.—That Jim Jeffries Til again attempt to “come back” was tho positive statement made last week by Sheokee Tom Jones, manager of Ad Wol- “Jef quit drinking over six weeks ago,” fail Jones, “and hag been talking with Rany of his close friends about the ad- Waabilty of Nis re-entering. the. ring. “im considers ‘the white heavies of to- fay more or less of Joke and isvconfident ‘Yat he ean beat any of them with @ full Feks training. T'have offered my serv- ‘ies as manager to. Jeffries and he is feriouly considering the proposition. S350 RECIPE FREE, FOR WEAK MEN, END NAME AND ADDRESS TO- DAY—YOU CAN HAVE IT FREE ea BE STRONG AND VIGOR- iS. r nan’,{8 My possession a prescription Kietvous delivity, lack of ‘vigor, weak ES manhood, falling memory and lame Ge, oun’ on by excesses Unnatural E2tts or ‘tho ‘follies Of youth, that has {gi © many worn and nervous men TEX. their own’ homes—without, any tritioal help or medicine—that I think QU, man who wishes to regain his fil, Power, and" virility, quickly and Bey, should “have ‘a copy. "So F have timmine! to send a copy’ of the Dre: Ceition free of charge, ina. plain, OF- Sr tend hvslope to any, es wi Write me for tte : iris prescription comes from a. physl- $ Yoo has’ made a special study” Uij.i0¢ T aim convineed it is the surest: 2s combination for the cure of defi Seueetioot and vigor failure ever put {Mk T owe tt te my fellow man to Tiithem atopy: in confidence, #0. thet ferngeg GuyWhere who ee aa a aie ‘with repeated failures may es ‘himself with haretul patent “tte, Secure what I believe is. the EGSticting “restorative, upbullaing, 4), CUCHING “remedy "ever 9 cure himself at home quiet? and EAP Jost drop mea Tine Tike’ thie: mA, B Mobinson, B88t Luck Banding fmt, Mich. “and T will sen@ you. a Gt this “splendid. reciept ina” plain feat, CSvelope free of charges A RM many doctors ‘would, claree $8.00 i (Or merely, writing out a pre. Rie thisbut I send. it "en Jack Jeffries is urging the big fellow to get Dack in the game and grab some of the easy money in sight. I hope. to handle Jim for a July Fourth match.” Jones adds that his heavyweight pro- tege, Jack Lester, has been matched to box’ Charley Miller before Eddie Gra- hey's club in San Francisco on March 28; advises that he has also taken the man- agement of Bull Young, another heavy- Weight, and states that ‘he will go north tonight to complete the details of the re- turn battle between Wolgast and Tommy Murphy. Wells to Fight Gunboat, - NEW. YORK.—Bombadier Wells, the British heavyweight champion, who meets Gunboat Smith, March 14, willbe matched for a long distance bout’ in California if he is returned the winner here. Just who is to be his opponent he does not know, but 3f was stated by his manager today that he had two flattering offers, _ one from San Francisco and the other from Los Angeles. Wells weighed 197. yester- day, and is working hard at a Westchester roadhouse. THEY WON'T STAY RETIRED, Can't Resist the Call of the First Love —The Lure of Applause Brings ’Em Back. (By TOMMY CLARK.) Packey McFarland will not retire trom the ting, A few weeks ago Packey’ an: houneed that he would quit the sport, but Suddenly. changed hs mind and ‘will ‘con- tinue.” In fact, MePariand is. getting the money too eaally to seriously’ think of quitting the ing. Tt Isa funny thing how a lot of ath- Jotes ‘have announced that ‘they “would quit sport for good only to find’ that, the ire of the game in which they ‘excelled has again and again proven too strong t0 be resisted, and the Fesult has been that once more’ they ‘returned. toa, sport. {0 Whien'a farewell had been ‘biden’ Sometimes "he, fetumn at been dias. trous. Sometimes it has been. succeshful “lim Jeffries furnishes a doleful case of the wrecking of a great reputation by an effort to come back and get.the. dollars After the athletic prowess of his. youth had ‘passea. ‘Phe boller maker quit the ring admired as few fighters have ever been, His mat- Yelous record of victories in @ short time over Peter Jackson, Jim Corbett, Bob Fitzeimmons, ‘Tom Sharkey and Gus Rub lin rated hint as the freatest heavyweight the world had ever seen. When he sick a ‘couple. of Jolts into Jack Munro, the false alarm miner, whose claim to fame Tested on an alleged knockdown he scored Against Jeffries ina bout at Butte, the BGllermaier announced that he was ‘done with the ring game and would settle down Yo his ease in his Los Angeles "home, where Ne ad’ a paying. cafe-and saloon Jeltrles many efforts to get iin out of retirement, and it was elght years before the siren’ call of dollars 0t B50 strong that, the could not ignore, i ‘ohneon ‘had cleaned up ail of the white heavyweights, and. it" became the pellet ot the American sporting public that” only ag Seties ——— ‘athe sad cuteome of the effort that Jef fries made ie still. remembered. ‘The wretched showing he made at Teno did Jhore than shatter his great reputation, Te’won him the. contempt of ‘thousands who saw the fight, because it was con- tended that the former champion dis- played distinct Jack of courage Doth be- Fore and after the bout. Battling Nelson announced his retire- ment after he dropped his title in his bout with Wolgast, but the Dane was not able to stay away from the chance 0 making money and perhaps of proving that he lost to Ad on a fluke and could Teverse the decision. In another. bout. Wizsimmons thought he was done with the Ting after his second bout ‘with Jim Setrries” but he, too, was -decoved. back in"Io08 and was ‘© "two-round mark for Sack Johnson. ‘Tonumy Tyan, who had a long career, quit and returned two om three times; Gat mis conqueror, Kia MeCoy, ‘who 6: ‘rea'in a. bout within a year: ‘Many star baseball players have tried to quit the game, but’ the number who fave succeeded: is’ few. ‘The only impor tant pair that comes to memory "now are Bilt Lange, Chicago's great outfelder of ihe cariy nineties, who left baseball when he was at the height of his ability and Could have commanded almost any salary, and. Fielder Jones, manager of the Chica: fo Americans. who headed the tear that Son the world’s championship. in 1906. Fones_made good his promise, and, though this was five years. ago, ho “has fteadily remained outside the fold, but he nearly always turns up. in time to. see Tie’ games of the” world’s serles—By eS A JUGGLER HAS A WORD TO SAY ON TRAINING. “Mascot” Miller Is Now a Chef—Kid Fields .Champ .Colored .Feather- weight—A Little on Champ. Jack. By Billy Lewis. A short time since I ventured something on training as a sort of preface to an ar- tiote by’ writer who had at various times seen the work of the prominent fighters. I spoke of the great amount of training that they had done, and that they must do in order to do stich skillful things. A Sugglers had done, and that they must wrote to me in a ‘complimentary vein in that my views of the Vigilance by way of practice were, correct. " Chas. Pewee, 0 whe Pewees, the writer, said among other things: “Reading your article about, different training methods, must say that I congrat- ulate you on it. It’s there, especially about jugglers. As I am a juggler and Understand you, I have tricks I practice nearly two years and [ am not sure of them? it requires practice. Many au- Giencés I come in, contact with enjoy. it but call me a magician (just think of it). Our people very seldom bother with nov- elties, as it takes a lot of time to perfect & trick; then go to @ manager to ket booked. “Yes, I am a juggler.” He says “My limit s’so much.” He figures all acts are alike, no matter what you do. Not all theaters, though; some recognize your ability, (Fam not, only ssuggler uta musician, acrobatic roller, skate dancer. and character,man, and then sal ing is tough at times.” SE eu Minis column ts not devoted to theatrical’ people, but training is train- ing, ‘hence. includes all that do things requiring skill. I take pleasure in pre- Senting ‘a Portion of Mr. Pewee's letter, because he is in accord with the idea ad- vanced, presented at the time mentioned. ‘Owing to the poor demand for the bust- nese of, juggling oF any of, those novel ties requiring great skill, perhaps it would hot prove a paying’ investment to put, In so much time, even tf there were dispost- tion to take on those pursuits. This, how- ever, does not excuse indolence in such matiers, a thing too noted among our race Variety. If any are inclined to debate the proposition, Jet ‘em come on. Some Rhimes are done for the sake of the things, thelr perfection being a thing of fine-aft—a joy is in doing them, permit- fing the commercial opportunity’ to take care of itself, ‘The art phase has its own fealm and occupies it thoroughly ; and the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTARTED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Cees ao See pt aria Ge eee Et ee ee = Pe a Cahn ae ape gis aby ve » e we. 7 m , Ps A: 3 | , : , ) : ] a | i\, | | Rates | if “LA : ‘i = | } r ae bs () A ea Sg ae pe eee Ma aoe we ere. | chances favor those who are best pre- pared—the art of,doing things. well I spoke of Mascot Miller, the Pitts- burgh’ boy, ‘who served in that capacity with ‘the ‘National league team ‘of that ity in the seasons of 1902-84, "Some in- teresting things, however, were left_un- sald, Bfilier Is 2 cket; he found employ= ment at once on coming to Indianapolis, He talks enthusiastically also of pots and frying pans, showing that he subscribes {othe tenet of tne nobility of labor. The boy has been well reared as it goes among colored people. “His mother was a. cnurdh organist’ And perhaps he appeated to me on that account. since I have been an ot- ganist,, ‘This musle has entered: the mas: fot's “nature, ‘holding him. almost as of Another oracr of belngs—as the thing £0 often does. ‘There’ follows a" gentility that" 1e"aimost non-understandable: ‘Miller's ‘mother recently died, ie said that he had to have mew’ scenes, new as- Sociates, ‘Thus, our sorrows. take varied forms. "Some seek the bowl, for surcease; Some would live ‘mid. distraction—-the or: Bics of men aad women who have been de- feated, ‘ated. beaten, "Others. yet seek peace’'in quiet shades’ and’ breathe thelr Eves out. sweetly. there. He ‘retired from the ‘mascotship so that he: might attend a School for stammerers. Ihave already" said that he hada good education. He ‘observed _ carefully. white ‘court. stenographer, and shows it by” his Knowledge of the’ law, which he takes Breat pleasure in discussing. He went {oa New ‘York ‘school. for: inmproving” his peseit "A cure, is guaranteed at tis in stitution, but ‘Mtr Stiller was mot. cured, He ‘says, however, that he was greatly benefited’ His people had great hopes for im, owing to: Mis general jntelligence and ‘popularity. He says that hie impedi- Siihier is stilt strong. for, th of ng for the game basebaii, "fe guineg fepvtation aa an un: pire at his home, ‘the only eolored person ta tld auch a porition amon white “Timagine that he gaye great de- Hight) when" gputtering out, “w-¥ one ball” "and “wewcwalk.” “In "a disputed decision doubtless he was a Joy. The hot- fer he gets. the less he can ‘talic It is said of the late Oom Paul, of the Trans- Vaal, “Africa, ‘that he smoked. ineeseantly, When in conversation, so long as the a¥- Fument was cool he’ sent up: Indifferent Eolumns Sf smoke Hom his pipe, AS the Srgument grew heated the eld. man. sen' Up’ smoke ‘accordingly. At the "piteh of things his head ‘could’ no. longer ‘be. cen for the smoke. Mascot Miller’ more than Iikely was something on that order. In the pitch of things speech would fall him Altogether. He, -periaps, terminated his Dart by saying’ “o-0-0-0 heh-h-h—l™ ‘But t slander him? he is a Christian not that ‘Christians do not’ use. the. term Rien"; some of them do, and. good Chris tlans nevertheless Rev, "Henry Ward Beecher said. that there were times when he felt that he Just had. to say “damn,” or just ad to curse in onder to get Te- iter! “We've all been there. Miller wishes very. much to do_some umpiring “around ‘about “Indianapolis this Season. = He thinks that he. ean prove. an attractive novelty, And I'am of his opin. fon, AS. sald before, Miller is. good and black.” "This in'no sense of ridicule; mere- Iy'falthful, description, “What are” we Scribes and “pharisces” for if not to jot Gown things as they are? When learning the piano f had a way of working in my Own inventions. in the dificult. passages Sy old German master would av "What for You do dot? Would you" improve. de Composer, dot great man, "Mein Gott, Vil fielm, you ‘woulg do dot? I don't. do dot Inelnselt. Shanke ‘nota single note of Gor great master. “Don't you do dot—I Says’dont you do dot “And. then. he Would shrivel ‘me up with a_look that Shuvetted me all right, “ thoight he Wa jing to ery, and then i felt the weight Be thy sin and also’ felt like crying. in the “interregnum “of “silent” thought Protty far fo mthe “pint,” but it is that we must not change things. Miller is not Randoome ‘either, and-as T said last week had he been 3 hie wouldn't have been “no ascot." Ife fs 4 scientific coachen, knows Te cetys of bie “ans” It will go'well to put him on somewliere when he shows up. Kld Fields has been in Indianapolis avout gwo years, during which time. he ee a rs +; ie ;°o 2 Eo | | 2. -_ > Ke s | KID FIELDS. 133-Pound Boxer of This City who Wishes to Meet Anybody of His Weight. was had a few bouts. ‘The one with Young nas ad 8 fe bate, Tost, was tie ipodt parNor, tO Tn fact, Field, has. se that of Parent edd the’ one lost 40 Savior was of the three lost in his whole career. He eater coor seen aight, chanipiousniy) Of the colored fighters. He has beat quite a bunch here, but. they were, in the most Part, minor bouts, so the fans haven't got @ good line on Kid Fields’ ability. He Seems rather wary about his reputation. He is also wary as to his tactics in the Ting, He is extremely cautious, making it his point to avoid punishment, ” He's keen, and apparently, clever, but he has not been against the ‘toughest ones of his class since he has been here, so just what he can do is to be seen. ‘Phe other two fights’ in which he was defeated were with Jack Robinson, of Chi- cago, and Frank Whitney, of Cedar Rap- fds, Ia, Among his many’ battles are the Sativerseen Won—Tom Stevens .......+--+0.0000+ 4 WonFred Yohnson 0020000000 6 KO. Johnson. 200020000000 Won—Tom Stevens 002.0000 4 K.O—dack Robinson’ 2222) 00000000 6 KK O—Sasper Riley 21000000 K. O—Kid Beebe ...02200000IIII 4 Le F—Jack Robingon’.1.002000000000 4 K. O—Kia White .-.000000000000 4 Ke O—Kla Brown 222.0000 4 I, Ould Mvans 0002000000 I O—Young Powers. 22.0000 & K, O—Kid Bylvester 000 $ Won—Young Sharkey 00.00.0000... 8 ron—Kid Rodgers «0000000000000 KO—Tom Stevens 120200, Draw—Kid Tests ...00.0000000 ES Lost—Rrank Whitney 2.0020000000000 8 Won iid Syiventer 2000000000 § Lost—Young Saylor’ ....000IIIINI 8 Won—Jack Robinson 222.02..0000007 EK. O—Kid Hogan ...0liicccccscssuss 8 K O—Kid Bilson 9.202520 Won—Kia Williams 222.0.00IINIL Draw-—Goorge Davis <200200000000000 § HK, O—Eia Smith ...0i200e20000000055 2 Won—Young Davis .222.00.0000011 6 Won—Siasher Bell 2222222002000 4 Bxiibition—O, R. Bess’ 2200200 0000001.4 Won—Mysterious xia = 21201010222101110 It is belng sald that the Paris, France, so ee ams. en Pes fers, This comes as @ dampener to the Jack Johnson hope. He is scheduled to ‘Aight there in June, subject to the courts Geclsion in the case’ against ‘him at, Cai cago. Tt need not be believed that Paris has ‘grown cold. about a. Jack Johnson fight. Te does not stand to reason. White men want it settled as to the physical su- Perlority of white and black man. More than sporting men are interested. If Jack can sueceed in “breaking” the jail, he will do some fighting in the near future, "His sickness, pneumonia, which has held him out of the courts, might re- > KID GARDNER, sult in undermining him in some way, crippling his usefulness for the ring. John- som, we will think, will fight, if able, since he needs the money. He may have an ordinary fortune left, running in the thousands, possibly, but with all that, ex- penditure ‘known about and unknown, he's hone too strong in the exchequer. How- ever, he need not fear starvation, if he proves himself clear of the charge under the “white slave" act, and also that of smuggling, “Perhaps his’ iberty “is not endangered as to the issue of the smur- gling charge, Precedent is alarmingly thick on the other, and he must come pretty clean or they'll sew him up. HOPKINSVILLE, KY. Special to THe FREEMAN. ‘In the death of Mr. Peter McReynolds, who was recently operated on for appen- dicitis, not a few of the colored. popula- tion stand in awe. Death came to. him Sunday iat 6 p.’m Ho was twenty-one years of age’ an for some time Tookea after the family in the absence of his father. He leaves a mother, two sis- ters and two brothers to lament his de- parture....Mr. Stafford Frazier, who ar- rived here from Frankfort last week, left for his home, Harrodsburg, Tuesday morn- ing. He Was highly entertained while here,...A “grand prize will be awarded the best baker at ‘the close of the Calu- met Baking Powder demonstration at Friendship Hall this week, | Participation is free. Madams Mary Leigh Qverby and Theresa Graham are in charge... With the coming of the “Senators” ‘from Co- lumbus, Oy for thelr spring training, re- newed ‘Interest is manifested in bascball circles, and the local fans are, planning to an je team... .At- Eimey 'ChW. Merriweather wan called to Dawson Springs, Friday of last week, on mportant Some of the par- tie, residing tn Bt, Louie, Mo, but betng on a visit at that time at the Springs... dn Baster entertainment will be given from 8:30 p. m. to 10:80 p. m,, at Friend- SSTIERS 5 _ SHORERS | OLD CHARTER metas US AWW) Golone\’ Fee, The Home Brewing Co. cy 2. a ae ‘ites Brewers and Bottlers of , Ce arate. one He 1 2 Strictly Pure Lager Beer. Bah Stine Indianapolis, Ind. eee THE NEW GREATHOUSE en ple mS i a ae 395—327—399 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, Indians Archie Greathouse, Proprietor SS THE MECCA a ‘THE PLACE OF QUALITY Bar and Billiards 812 INDIANA AVE., 218 W, NEW YORK ST. NEW PHONE 1819 Chas. E. Lewis, Proprietor A Visit will Convince you that we have the Quality TAMPIOLA, 10c Hoosier Poet, 10c Chess, 5c CIGARS OF QUALITY ship Hall. by the Hotel Boys’ Club. Com- inittee: B. B. Banks, W. T. Watts, Wm. Howard. “Floor managers: Messrs. Sam Howard and B. Hudgins....All the lead- Rg Churches are to "have interesting Baster programs, order to success- fully jouer we big cantata at Freeman ‘apel, Rev. requests every partic- ipant fo be at all ‘rehearsals....Get The Freeman at the Stewart-Williamson Drug Store. BUTTE, MONT. Special to THE FREEMAN. On account of March ist being Satur- day, Silver Bow Lodge, No. 2989, G. U. 0. of 0. F., P. G. N. No. 296, and 'House- hold of Ruth No. 718 celebrated Peter Og- gen Day on Monday, March 3. Nearly ail members were present. ‘There was a tempting lunch and a few brief remarks from some of the older members. Bro. John F. Davis acted as toastmaster.... Mr. and Mrs. John Bird left on March 6 for California, where Mr. Bird is seeking health. We hope for his swift recovery. ;;--Mr. and Mrs. Bert Kennedy left on Monday, the 10th, for Chicago. We hope for them a pleasant trip and success at their destination....Dr, Abbott and Mrs. Carter, of Anaconda, attended the lecture of Dr. Booker T. Washington. Several Visitors from Deer Lodge were also. pres- ent... .Don't forget that Silver Lodge will have ‘a postponed meeting Monday, the 1ith, We hope all members will be ‘pres- ent....At this writing Rev. Reed, from California, has not made his appearance. ....1f you want an ad. in The Freeman, piease call at 217 West Mercury; Inde- pendent Phone 5708; “Jerry Larkins, ed- itor....When in Butte stop at 217 for The Freeman. Old papers always on hand. “The Mikado” by the Choral Society of Washington Conservatory. OTe CE ie npecial. The choral soclety “of the Washington conservatory of music will present Gil- bert, Sullivan's most popular comic opera at the Howard theater on Saturday eevn- Ing, March 1, repeating it on Wednesday, Mareh 5 at 3:30 o'clock. ‘The production ‘will be ‘under the direction of Mr. Harry A. Williams, which 1s in itself a guaran- tee of ecelience throughout, By special arrangement, ‘Miss Daisy ‘Tapley, New ‘York's favorite contralto, comes here to sing the exacting Tol of “Katisha.” ‘The Femainder of the cast of characters 1s as follows: ‘The Mikado of Japan:.......+..02+0 cesseetea-DE G. Summer “Wormley Nanki-P00 “(disguised asa minstrel) setteesseaesesesK. 0. Westmoreland Ko-Ko, ‘Lord’ Hiigti’ xecutioner..... ssetsereesceesese. Otto Bohannon Pooh-Bati, Lord iiigh Hverything Bise cgtteteeserccsresess Nathaniel Guy Pish-Tush, ‘a Nobie Lord: .W. Scott Mayo SUMMEEORRL ie cecucvecct esses. aoe tacts +oMliss Liitian’ Blanche Wright PitteSing.<<..........Miss Alice Nelson Peep-Bowe..ceccc0011,.Miss Lulu Allan AMONG THE SPORTERS AT MEM. PHIS, TENN. Several prominent people of finance are planning to organize a Southern baseball league. A chain of clubs will be operated, Advertisements in The Freeman always bring good results. |e ‘Standard remedy for Gleet, Ss anor and Runnings 1N 48 HOURS. Cures Ki ney and Bladder Troubles. e” pPSESSASARAARAERSSERAERTER, U ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. seal ° i : aa ie es ait) ee ron 4 SCOURING, CLEANSING AND Pousninc 7BAR FIXTURES, G : i DRAIN BOARDS ‘ AND ALL Tin, Zinc, Brass, Copper, Nickel and all Kitchen and Plated Utensils. d Glass, Wood, Marble, Por- ; celain, Etc. ] GEORGE WM.HOFFMAN CO. [ff 4] ‘Sole Manufacturers 4] 557 EASTWASHINGTONST., INDIANAPOLIS. SEER dakandes SE p ee eee eee SEE EE eR ey 3 = Standards: Fa} . eye for i Laer. /hiry Years. Ree NS arcet sen Yea lates bg) | in the World. wy Rion weg Highest Awards See = World’s Fair. _——— THE NEW SAVOY BAR Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Tobacco Wellgretton iene Headouarers of the Bennet Me" Gale in wear addy Risa? Bor scat aighuser, Mitel ‘WM. ROBERTS, Prop. Now Phone 52 ‘Wotndiane Ave. Boys Exchange Buffet ‘A fall line ot Wines, Liquorvand Cigars fernte cad courteous treatument to ail. hon ot fora good tne stop i. BRUTUS OWENS, Prop. 488 Indiana Ave. Indianapolis, Ind The Ayres Bulletin Silk Negligees! Late Arrivals At $2.95—Silk Robes in lavender, light blue, rose, cadet, tan and navy; empire style, ribbon trimmed. At $3.95—Robes of silk and wool fabric, both light and dark colors, satin and silk trimmed—a charming array. At $4.50—Pullman Robes of plain color silks with ribbon trimmings. At $5.50—Dainty Negligees of the very finest Cheney Bros' kimono silks, both light and dark shades. These garments are loose and voluminous. -Third floor, south. 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? Bert Evans, at the city hospital, is slowly improving. Messrs. Jimmy Boyd and Tom Hammond, of West Baden, Ind., were in the city recently. Mr. Wick, a well-known and noted horseman of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting this week. Mr. and Mrs. Orodo Rodman are the happy parents of a baby boy, who arrived last Tuesday morning. Mr. John Hunt and Mr. Chas. Duvall, of Franklin, Ind., were in the city on Friday of last week on business. Miss Helen Rickman, of Xenia, Ohio, is visiting cousin, Mr. David F. Stokes, in West Fremont street. Mr. George Helms, one of the popular local policemen, has been confined to his home with an acute illness all this week. Mrs. Angie Covington died Sunday, at the St. Vincent hospital. Mrs. Covington is an active worker in fraternal circles. Mr. William Merriweather, of Chicago, is visiting in our city this week. His host of friends are showing him a great time. Mr. G. W. Cable entertained in honor of Mr. William E. Scott, the artist, on Thursday afternoon, from 3 to 5, at school No. 24. Mr. Samuel Barrett, editor of the Afro-American Review, of Cleveland, O., is in the city for a few days in the interest of his publication. Allen C. E. League, which meets every Sunday in Allen Chapel on Broadway, is having some very interesting programs. Mr. and Mrs. A. Manning, of East Tenth street, have returned home after their visit to Washington, D. C., where they witnessed the inauguration. Messenger of the Mayor, "Dud'Foster and Harry Gardner, of Dayton, O., and Smoky Hobbs, of Columbus, O., attended the Steiger-Gardiner fight last week. *Mrs. Henry S. Smith, of Chicago, is spending a week in this city, visiting stenographer of The Freeman Publishing Company.* "The Aesculapius Medical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting at the University, on Monday, next Tuesday, March 18, at 8 p.m. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. Bertha Hutchinson, of this city, fell on South State street, Chicago, and attended the annual meeting of the Aesculapius Hutchinson is the wife of Gus Hutchinson, president of the Union Athletic Club. Mr. Noble Sirle will appear in his second song recital at Simpson M. E. Church, under the auspices of the Brush School, at 13 M. E. Church, Hendricks, accompanist, and other able assistance. "The Chaperon," a humorous operetta in three acts, given at Simpson Chapel Johnson made a splendid college girl, and others taking part were appreciated for their excellent performance. "West Twenty-fifth street," a west Twenty-fifth street entertained the Gladious whist club on last Wednesday evening. First ladies' prize was won by Mrs. Harris. First gentleman's prize by Mr. Harris. First prize was presented to Mrs. J. O. Young. Little Corrine Johnson, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. J. Johnson, janes down by the Green Bay stadium down by northbound Senate avenue car Monday afternoon and received severe injuries about the head and shoulders. Dr. W. E. Brown is the attending physician. Another Bowman entertained a company of thirty of her young friends at her home in West Thirteenth street, on Thursday evening of last week, in honor of her 10th birthday. A delightful evening was/spent in playing games. Dainty refreshments were served. The fora at the Bolm mast Sunday afternoon was the best that has been at the stadium for months. The question was on womans FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non-rhitant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ask the druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Ferger's drug store, Vaughn Bres. drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eureka drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Druggists, Bloodan, James H. Noe, Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Hully Gee! They're Fine!! Chas. Major and John Mitchel Union Made 5c Cigars. A. D. MOORE Distributor 240 South Illinois. Street cess. The senior and junior classes with the Basket Ball Leagues have kept pace with the interest in the work of the association in general. The educational department will soon give to the citizens of Indianapolis its state state orator contest, we already is the largest of interest, by reason of the different organizations that will enter a contest. In our next week's notes we will contend with the Ball League Teams. Games were suspended for a week. We interested in the literary work are invited to be present Monday evening at the old Y. M. C. A. building, at which time a new literary society will be formed. Mr. F. B. Ransom has been appointed legal advisor of the Colored Men's Branch Y. M. C. A. by the management committee. Ransom will begin his duties as such at commencement. Prof A. M. Hall will be the speaker for the Monster Meeting Sunday afternoon. The university is located in Indiana University and is run as an esteemed the most powerful orators of the day. His subject is "The Relation of Practical Life to the Higher Life." One of the greatest resources for the orator. By a special vote taken last Sunday at a Monster Meeting, Easter Sunday will be Ladies' Day. Every lady is requested for this unusual opportunity. Frank Montgomery, Florence McClain and Company in Their Second Week, in the Musical Cocktail, "Kocomo." Messrs. Montgomery and Green are in their second week of success at the Crown Garden Theater, featuring Frank Montgomery, comedian, and the dainty pianist. The curtain goes up on a scene in the main square of Steubenville. The whole company is heard in the chorus, "In Kocomo. Swift action follows, which silently company is represented as a band of players which has become stranded. Financial relief comes through a "Percyville McCall" son of a millionaire. They make Kocomo through this study as a teacher, and in doing so a hotel which is a little short on accommodations. The fun is riotous, keeping the house in an uproar of laughter during the whole scene. Consider the fact that the scene is most of the company having a chance to do a little starring. Of course, the attention is centered on the dainty Florence McClain, who does Percyvalle McCall, the millionaire son, and Frank Montgomery. Florence McClain. Throughout this playlet Mssr. McClain is seen greatly the admiration of the last week that she is the foremost all-around lady performer of the race. She stands alone THE BROADWAY in her class, all male in and varied, makes her a little lady is be seen. Young, when their way to sette 'neath celebrate— cidareto THE WORLD'S FIRST BLACK WOMAN Row, Row," is great. She throws her whole little soul into the business. She reaps a full harvest of results. She is great! Frank Montgomery. Of course, Montgomery is the master of the play. He wrote it. He wrote the lyrics, the tunes. He stamps his splendid stage persona on everything. He gives the audience a genius—see his masterpiece, Florence McClain. As a song writer he is a whole house of hits by himself. He knows the songs he wrote and can say, "Song hits made to order." His song, "He Was Wrong," was one of these. Montgomery is coming up in fine form. He is being mentioned right now. He is being mentioned so far as the quality of Montgomery's acting is concerned, he is ready right now to take up the work from which Dudley is said to be retiring. He has been the best he can be appreciated. He is blessed with the A. D. MOORE, Distributor suffrage, and was discussed by four women of the Forum. No decision was rendered, however, but it was evident that the negative speakers, Mrs. Jesse Smith and Miss Tina Holser, not only voice the sentiment of the audience at the Forum, but also pointed the affirmative speakers, Mrs. Flossie Lewis and Miss Blanche Chenault. Miss Carrie Barnes, a suffragist, defended woman's right to vote and was the author of the bill by their right of the ballot have been the cause of many reforms. Rev. T. A. Smythe disapproved of women voting. Bishops E. Tyree, L. H. Johnson, C. T. Shaffner and E. F. Lee were to meet in June at Wilberforce, O. B. Shaffner and Lee were to the purpose of perfecting a program for the fifthth anniversary of the dedication of Wilberforce University, which is to be held in June at Wilberforce, O. B. Shaffner and Lee were to the only one to put in their appearance, however, as Bishop Tyree was called to New York City and Bishop Jones was on the committee which was to meet the Ohio State University, to passing of the bill to keep white people rommarrying Negroes. SIMPSON M. F. CHURCH. Corner of Eleventh and Missouri Sts Preaching at 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 7:30 p. m. Epworth League will hold services at 6:30 p. m. Sunday, March 16, is quarterly meeting and rally day. Dr. D. R. Bryant, district superintendent, will preach in the morning and evening. These are the closing days of the conference year and we solicit the co-operation of all sister churches. H. A. Foreman, pastor. ROBERT O. TANNER COMING. Mr. Richard O. Tanner, who is recognized as the world's greatest artist of today, is to be in Indianapolis from the age of 11. Mr. Tanner has his most famous pictures will be on exhibition at the Herron Art Institute. Mr. H. Lieber, of the Lieber art store, in Indianapolis, will be on display at Fountain Knowledge," by William Scott, at school No. 23, last Friday, said: "Mr. Richard O. Tanner is the greatest living artist of today and his religious subject is the painting of modern times." He further said: "Mr. Tanner's painting of religious subjects were inspired from a religious school which gave his art a touch of sincerity. Mr. Tanner, no doubt, received his religious inspiration by his pre-natal training and his late teaching in his school, son of Joseph, H. O. Tanner, of the A. M. E. church. A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. There will be special services at Jones' Tabernacle A. M. E. Zion church, North and Blackford streets, Sunday, March 23, 1915 at 10:45 a. m. The pastor will visit in the Palm Sunday, at which time he will deliver a short sermon about the same. At 7:45 p. m. also will be special services. The Easter services will begin at 5 o'clock Easter Sunday morning and services will begin at 3 p. m. on Sunday at 7:45 p. m. all well defined and prepared programs to be rendered. Don't fail to worship at the tabernacle during one service on these two days. The Wilson will sing "The Palms" and will be many other special features. MR. SCOTT'S SECOND MURAL DECORATION. Mr. W. E. Scott, the distinguished young Houser artist, whose pictures are winning favor in this country and are now on the cover of a major art unveiled Friday at school No. 23. The subject of the picture was "The Fountain of Knowledge," which was carried out by representing the teacher and a group of children whose toys and accessories are of different trades and vocations of the world. The mural decoration in the school has been a newad of many cities. But Mr. Houser has two of all the city's most prominent students of art, Mr. H. Lieber, of the Lieber art store, and Mr. H. F. Whiting, director of the Herron Art Institute, of the Herron art school, and Mr. Scott's work, and predicted a brilliant future for the young Negro artist. Mr. Scott is an indianapolis product. He is the director of this city and then went to the Chicago art school, where he studied five years and at which place he won a scholarship which sent him abroad. Mr. Scott has spent two years Prairie. The mural decorations are being paid for by the Negro public of the city, and besides these, the colored people have purchased one, Mr. Scott's pictures, which contribute it to the African Artist's institute, and many personal pictures have been purchased. LOYAL NEIGHBORS. Mr. J. P. Harden, Chicago College of Law. Mr. Harden is a splendid and forcible young man with energy and highly-delegated character. Mr. Harden has been appointed Deputy Counsel for the United Loyal Neighbors of the world for the state of Indiana and for the next thirty days you will be required to "Thou shalt love thy Neighbor as thyself." Progressive Camp No. 45, has established an office at 413 Indiana avenue. Men are given good moral character to join at any time. A PROSPEROUS BUSINESS MAN. Quite an amount of credit should be given to Mr. Wm. H. Roberts, the projector, in order to make his pharmaceutical education at the Minnesota Institute of Pharmacy, located at Minneapolis, where he resided until four years ago. He also resides at the reke Drug Store in this city, at California street and Indiana avenue. By square and polite dealings, assisted by his wife, he has established an enviable clientele. Several weeks ago he established two new drug stores at 1316 and 1318 East Sixteenth street. His success is at credit to the company, which provides for every colored business man. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. One of the most timely subjects that has been discussed at the Monster Meetings was Dr. Charles S. Woods last Sunday afternoon at the Colored Men's Branch Monster Meeting. Dr. Woods is the former Dr. Clayton, the Doctor of Medicine and is therefore able to treat with such subjects. In all its various forms, colored with the skill of an artist, the Doctor imitates the appearance of a human being gathered to hear him that complete elimination and no compromise was the solution to this grave question that is now being furnished by the Y. M. C. A. Orchestra. One of the most successful years in the history of the association is drawing to a conclusion of a pleasing feature of the association and many men have attended the Tuesday Night Bible School and the Monster Meetings. The physical department has been asuc- CROWN GARDEN THEATER. Florence McClain. Her costumes, which are this production, are rich Her costume de rigour stunner, and she knows she also needs there. She only needs to like her. She looks fit folske are in the boat on Kocamo, as she sits on a a tree of his shoe skirts a eat an apple. The Row. Frank Montgomery. Men and Women Wanted To handle our Door and Window Bur- glar Alarm, you can hot cakes wetware Accidently discovered root will cure both to-habit and indigestion. Gladly send particulars. E. H. STOKES. Mohawk, Fla. ability of doing the thing as the as he thinks it. Mr. Montgomery is by no means new to the stage. He has gone to the business been among all classes of performers, and, like a great sponge, he has absorbed everything, and which he wrings out at will. L. A. summer he and Miss McClain were of the Blackville Corporation jointly with J. Leubrie Hill. They ap- FRANK-MONGOMERY THE NAPOLEON OF THE GROWN GARDEN peared on a program at Nixon's Apollo Theater, Atlantic City, with some of the best white talent in America. Among these were productions by the well-known George M. Cohan. Montgomery and McClain held their own amid that array of America's best players. Montgomery, McClain and company will be under the direction of S. H. Dudley this summer. IN OLD PADUKE. Great Revival—Amusement—A Baptising—Business Opening. (By J. J. Amos, 1063 N. Seventh St.) The Washington Street Baptist Church is conducting a wonderful revival and the congregation is very attentive to these services. The Harrison Street Baptist Church, through it pastor, Rev. Hawthorn, baptized a goodly number of candidates Sunday, March 2. Though the weather was cold these religious services wert carried out by the pastor Margaret Smith, pls was the place of baptizing which was witnessed by many persons. In honor of Mothers' Rally, and in the absence of Rev. V. S. Smith, Rev. Anderson, pastor of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, preached an appropriate sermon. Mrs. Hattie Johnson is President of the mothers movement. The Royal Sewing Circle met with Mrs. J. A. Hawthorn Monday. The circle is working for the interest of the Harrison Street Baptist Church. All members of the Harrison Street Baptist Church, from twenty-five years of age to childhood, are asked to attend the Club, which was organized February 28, 1933. Miss Lulu May Harvey is President. Messrs James Flournoy, Thomas Bailey and George Harvey were ordained deacons of the Harrison Street Baptist Church February 23. The Cosmopolitan Embroidery Club met with Mrs. Tennie Tucker on Twelfth street Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ethel Sebree, the worthy chaplain, opened the room and most enjoyable afternoon was spent. The following were present: Mrs. C. Rickettes, Irene Robinson, Emma Barbee, E. J. Lewis, Cornellia Gordon, Emma Nailing, Tennie Tucker, the Sebree, Mattie May, Mr. McDonald May, secretary. Miss Lucy Bonds, who visited Dr. S. H. George and wife, has returned to her home in Princeton, Ky. Mr. Phil Williams of South Tenth street, is improved. We hope to see Mrs. Short of 1409 Clay street out soon. Be sure you get the Freeman each week at Amos', 1063 No. Seventh street, or telephone Old Phone No. 2944. You want the letter in the journal—The Freeman! It will come. IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. A Birthday Surprise Social—Church and Social Notes. The dramatic literary program rendered at the C. P. church last Friday evening, known as the "Social Glass," was indeed a drawing card. The church clamor for it was clamoring for it to be reeped...Mrs. J. F. Morley gave a birthday surprise party for your correspondent last Monday evening, helping to make the twentieth anniversary of her gladness. Many valuable and useful presents were given. Those present were Miss Mary Pollard, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pages, Miss Mary V. Richey, Miss Nettle Miss M. Richey, Miss Nettle Miss Allen Viney, Miss Agnes Carman, Mrs. Armon Davis and Master James R. Davis Mr. George Clay, Rev. and Mrs. A. Jackson, Misses Mary R. Wilhelmina and Misses M. Richey, and Mrs. H. Hoxley, Miss L. Hoxley, Miss Mary Hattie and Annie Lee Moxley, Mrs. Lillie Bush, Mrs. M. J. Parker, Master Zachariah and William Pedicord, Dr. Z. K. Jones and Mr. Irvin Moxley. Many people who are present applaud the membranes, and I want to thank the friends through the columns of The Freeman....The Freeman can be found Saturday at the Atlanta Mutual Insurance Company at 217 Main street J. F. Moxley agent. NEW LIVE OAK CAFE The public becomes interested in the management of every kind of business when it is neatly and sanitarily kept. Neatness and cleanliness combined with the best that the market affords in all seasons is essential to the success of Live Oak Cafe. The remodeling of this up-to-date place makes it the finest and most comfortable cafe for our people in the city, it being centrally located to the large majority of our people, where they travel day and night. It serves a greater to the needs of the masses and classes for Conner's Walk-Over Boot Shop 28 North Pennsylvania Street The Walk-Over Shop will hereafter be known as Conner's Walk-Over Boot Shop. As owner, I shall personally direct the business and shall demonstrate that Walk-Over stands for the best that there is in store service, as well as in style, quality and fit of foot wear. Walk-Overs command a world-wide sale because of methods and materials—because of skill and experience—because of care and conscience in the making. Because of the very things you pay for in shoes—because of the money's worth you expect to get from your shoes—you should wear Walk-Overs. Their quality is more than a name; their style is more than a pretense; their fit is more easing and pleasing than you ever imagined in shoes. Our new Spring models are in. May we not show them to you? H. T. CONNER ```markdown ``` VULCAN A Nice Little GAS Cooking Stove FOR Small Homes A Nice Little GAS Cooking Stove FOR Small Homes This is the Pretty Little New "Vulcan" and every woman can have one cooking places on the top. The bread, cake, biscuits and pies a burner for broiling steaks, chop Special Pro In Easy Monthly Paym Don't Forget This The Indianap "Vulcan" Gas Cooker woman can have one in her kitchen. There are three pieces on the top. The oven has a burner for baking biscuits and pies and roasting meats, and another broiling steaks, chops, chickens, bacon, ham, etc. Special Price $14.00 Easy Monthly Payments. Connected free Forget This Little "Vulcan!" Indianapolis Gas Co. and every woman can have one in her kitchen. There are three cooking places on the top. The oven has a burner for baking bread, cake, biscuits and pies and roasting meats, and another burner for broiling steaks, chops, chickens, bacon, ham, etc. 49 South Pennsylvania Street. Old Phone Main 1447 New Phone 82 years is at their command when they want anything in the line of lunches, meals, dinner parties, banquets, receptions and opera parties; and the prices are right. No orders too small or too large for us to handle on short notice, at your call. $1.00 Package Free Notice is hereby given that the Walker-Larrie Company or Walker-Prosser Company, now located at Louisville, Ky., is, may contact me or a part of the Madam Larrie Mfg. MfF of Indianapolis, Ind., and that any statement made by Walker or any one representing him to the contrary is false in Madam Larrie Mfg. MfF CEIVED-The Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower is in the yellow tin boxes bearing her trade-mark, duly inscribed, and with the name and Drug, Act, Beware of IMITATIONS or ADULTERATION. EVERY box of the genuine Madam C. J. Walker's Hair Grower has her face blown on it. Y. B. RANSOM. Attorney for the Madam C. J. Walker Mfg. Company. "The Roadman's Guide," a new book of one hundred ways, plans and schemes to help you spend time. Spare time. Sent postpaid for 25c. Descriptive circular free. H. F. H. DESCRIPTIVE circular free. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. 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. Doctor's stanhope, Patterson make; looks like new; cost $200; will take $75. George W. Miller Carriage Co., Indianapolis, Ind. 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 genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of prices, 50 cents (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Address R. P. Blodau, drug-gist, Indianapolis. Ind. Get Booker T. Washington's latest book, "The Man Farthest Down," and The Freeman for six months, mailed to any address for $2.00. --- Old Phone Main 1447 A WARNING. NOTICE! FOR SALE. NOTICE. FREE CATALOGUE! New Styles for 1913 We Manufacture all the Latest Styles of Creole Hair Goods, Electric Combs, Raw Hair, Etc. We are the largest Hair Dealers, and show a large variety of styles, and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturers in the United States. Write for New Catalogue. It is FREE. Address SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS CO., P. O. 298. Shreveport, La. New Phone 82 $1.00 Package Free Quickly restores gray or faded hair to natural color, removes dandruff, steps falling hair and itching scalp. Grows new hair and makes the hair of man, woman or child heavy and beautifully glossy. Stands firm and address with this advertisement to the Foso Company. 3001 Foso Blvd., Cincinnati, Ohio. Enclose ten cents in stamp or silver, as an evidence of good faith and to help cover packing, postage, etc., and a full $1.00 package shall be sent you at once by mail, prepaid, free of charge. FAITH AND LOVE Hinged Locket! Heavy Rolled Gold Plate Doves is set with eleven extra fine. White Stone Briliants. A fine Rolled Gold Chain with Each Locket. Mailed for One Dollar. Address W. B. JONES COMPANY SILVER CREEK, N. Y. A NEW SCIENTIFIC TREATMENT Hot Springs System Tonic No longer need you go to the Springs. Recom- mended for Rheumatism and all Syphilic af- fections, and all complications arising from impoverished blood. Manufactured by HYGENIC SUPPLY CO., Manufacturing Chemists. 3526 Calumet Ave., Chicago, Illinois Price $1.00. Agents wanted. The Freeman in Omaha, Neb.-For sale by Albin Simmons, 1313 Dodge street. An Advertisement in The Freeman is a paying investment. Take the hint and try it THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER AN EDUCATIONAL PILGRIMAGE TO TUSKEGEE! Wealth and Power Represented-A Personnel of Rare Character-Low and Rosenwald Head Parties. VOL. XXVI NUMBER 11 Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Feb. 22.—The week just closing is one long to be remembered by the Tuskegee Institute. Gathered on the campus of the Institute during the week was as large an das important a body of men and women of wealth and standing in the citizenry of the country as has ever before been gotten together in the South. For three days and a half Tuskegee Institute, entertaining the visiting members of the Board of Trustees of the school, entertained also, and happily, a hundred of the best representatives of the intellectual and civil life of the nation who had come from the East and the West to see the work of the great school located here. Rosenwald Gets Great Welcome The visitors began arriving Wednesday afternoon, February 19th. A special train out of Chicago, made up of the personal friends of Julius Rosenwald, the merchant prince and philanthropist, and bearing Pullman and private cars, rolled into the Institute grounds to the deafening applause of the 1,600 students and the teaching body headed by Principal Booker T. Washington and the officers of the school. Amid Tuskegee cheers and yells, and the martial strains of the famous Tuskegee band, that appropriately played "Welcome Home," Mr. Rosenwald and his party received at the Capital of Negro struggle and striving, a veritable hero's welcome. With him were men and women whose names are a part of the high register of the city of Chicago. There was so much of welcome for Mr. Rosenwald that he very generously shared it with his friends and guests. They took it because, as they said, it was a welcome altogether without a grudge. Famous New Yorkers Also Present. Several hours after Mr. Rosenwald had fetched his party, the special train out of New York rolled in. On it were the former Mayor of New York, Hon. Seth Low, who is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Tuskegee, William Jay Schieffelin and Frank Trumbull, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cresapeake and Ohio Railroad, and also a trustee of Tuskegee Institute. The welcome given to Mr. Low and his forty friends was equally as warm as that extended to Mr. Rosenwald. A Week of Interest. From the moment the guests arrived until, to the soft strains of a touching farewell serenade by the Tuskegee Institute ban dat the Institute depot, they re-entrained, every hour was filled with feats and feasts. Mr. Low delivered a brief and eloquent address on Wednesday evening in the Institute chapel referring to the matchless work being done at Tuskegee by the matchless Tuskegee worker. A great audience filled the institute chapel at each of the four great meetings held there. And the welcome first extended to the visitors was there repeated over and over again with enthusiasm born only of gratitude. Thursday evening the Annual Industrial Exercises were held. A program of as gripping interest as any university in the world could put up, was carried out before 3,000 people, and to the amazement of the hundred white people, visitors, many of whom never knew "colored boys could think that way." It's the newspapers they read, as Kipling ought to say; and perhaps would. This program finely demonstrated with a panoramic representation of the school's industries, was as follows: 1. Assembling a Buggy, Marshall Blount, B Middle Class. 2. Some Uses of Corn Shucks, Marie Ada Belle Britt, Senior Class. 3. Music. 4. Motor Power on the Farm, John Thomas Wright, Post Graduate Student. 5. The Care of the Sick, Janie Virginia Armstead, B Middle Class. 6. Music. 7. Baking at Tuskegee, General German Watson, Senior Class. 8. Keeping the Animal in Repair, Henry Polk, Senior Class. 9. Music. 10. Industrial Exhibition to follow the exercises. 11. Graduate Address, Mr. William H. Holtzclaw, Class "88, Principal. The Utica Normal THE MUSEUM John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute. and Industrial Institute, Utica, Mississippi. Trustees Meet. The mid-winter meeting of the Board of Trustees was an important one. Of course, every meeting connected with Tuskegee is important. Booker Washington long ago arranged that. The Board, with Mr. Low, Chairman, presiding, held sessions Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Dr. Washington, as usual, submitted a report that gave not only a strict but a faithful accounting of the stewardship placed in his hands, and that in a measure, as a trustee said, "he allows his trustees to share with him." This report, in due time, will be sent throughout the county. White and colored presidents of colleges, in the North as well as i uthe South, and particularly in the West where words are not rare, ought to sit down and thumb it. Visitors See Much. The ladies in both the Chicago and New York parties took a particular delight in the work of the girls at Tuskegee, and expressed themselves as astonished, but not grievously so, at the great progress being made by the colored women of the South in trained handicrafts. Both Mrs. Rosenwald, and Mrs. Low, together with Mrs. Sears and Mrs. Austrain, all leaders in women's work, in first one direction then John A. Andrew Me the other, paid a high tribute to the monumental labors of Mrs. Booker T. Washington, into whose earnest hands are the fortunes of the girls at Tuskegee. Mrs. Washington's deep interest and touching sincerity with respect to the poor girls of the South one can understand, when it is recalled that though nine bitter years she kept the faith as a poor girl herself struggling through Fisk University. The Students Handiwork. Wednesday evening in the chapel, when the industrial exercises were held, there was every "smell" of labor raised to honor's side. The platform was filled with anvils, forges, ovens for baking bread, mattresses, corn and corn shucks, and as a member of the Senior Class got up to speak on "How to Keep an Animal in Repair," in walked a huge white horse, as if he knew that he was a subject. Dean Angell of the University of Chicago remarked that that was what he called "true education." Booker Washington Pedagogy fifty years from now will be a text book. Some disciple who has sat at his feet will interpret the master. John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital. Two great improvements were dedicated as a part of the Institute during the week. As a matter of simple fact, the John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, erected at a cost of $50,000, and the equipment of which costs an additional $5,000, was placed here by the granddaughter of the war governor of Massachusetts, father of the famous 54th Regiment of the Civil War, for the colored people of the South, who have few or no hospitals of their own, and who are, as a rule, excluded from first-class treatment in the hospitals of the South. The John A. Andrew Memorial Hospital, which will be under the immediate direction of Dr. John A. Kenney, Medical Director of the Institute, and president of the National Medical Association, will not fulfill its mission unless from time to time the colored surgeons of the South make use of it for their work. It is an imposing structure, fitted out with every convenience known to hospital surgery. The hospital 90 by 136 feet has three wings or stems projecting on the rear. It has eleven porches. The main feature of the building being a colonial porch fourteen feet wide supported by four large cement columns. It contains fifty rooms, with fifty-three beds not including bed rooms set aside for the head nurses and internes, offices for the director, waiting rooms, etc. The building is constructed of brick with artificial stone trimmings. The roof is covered with slate. The interior finish is yellow pine, except the boors which are of birch. The boors of the halls, kitchens, and bath rooms are terrazzo. The operating room, sterilizing room and anaesthetizing room have tile floors and tile wainscoting, other floors are rift yellow pine and maple. A silent nurses' call system, operated by electricity, has been installed and a complete X-Ray apparatus. The building is lighted throughout by electricity, and heated by steam. Modern sanitary plumbing has been installed throughout in bath rooms, kitchens, etc. The aim has been to make the build- Memorial Hospital, Tuskegee Normal and ing thoroughly sanitary and to this end mouldings have been omitted, sanitary doors, glass hardware, and other hospital fixtures and furniture have been used. The walls are finished in hard wall plaster and painted in such a way that they can be washed without injury to the paint. Architecturally, the building is designed in the colonial style and in harmony with other large buildings on the school grounds. The building is largely the result of students' work from the digging of the clay, the making and laying of the bricks to the installation of the electrical work, the plumbing and steamfitting. The dedication was an impressive occasion. Chairman Low presided and Principal Washington made the opening address. The program follows: 1. Music—Hymn, "How Firm a Foundation." 4. Remarks—Principal Booker T. Washington. 5. "The Growth of Tuskegee Institute's Health Department," Rufus Sampson, Class of 1914, Temple, Texas. 6. "Our Graduate Nurses," Mrs. M. H. Bright, Class of 1909, Columbia, S. C. 7. Music—Hymn, "Oh, Sometimes Gleams Upon My Sight." 8. Address—J. A. Kenney, M. D., Medical Director, Tuskegee Institute. 9. Address—"The Function of the Negro Hospital," George C. Hall, M. D., Chicago. 10. Melody. 11. Remarks—Dr. U. G. Mason, Birmingham, Alabama; Dr. W. A. Warfield, Surgeon-in-Chief, Freedman's Hospital, Washington, D. C. 12. Presentation of Keys by Architect, R. R. Taylor, Director of Mechanical Industries. Receiving Keys and Address of Acceptance, Hon. Seth Low, Chairman, Board of Trustees, who presided. 13. Tuskegee Song. 14. Inspection of Building. Medical and Surgical Clinics in the Morning. Drs. Kenney and Hall Speak. Drs. Kenney and Hain Speak. Dr. J. A. Kenny, Medical Director of Tuskegee Institute delivered a strong address on "The Care and Prevention of Disease." Dr. George C. Hall, the well-known Chicago surgeon, spoke on "The Function of the Negro Hospital." His address was lucid, helpful and strong. He said, among other things: "To realize the urgent need of this great hospital located in the midst of a large Negro center; I have but to call to your mind that there are at present in the Sotouland over one million and a half people afflicted with preventable diseases, mostly hookworm and malaria, with tuberculosis and pneumonia adding to the list. A tremendous problem confronts us! The hospital plays its part in the solution by furnishing a place where the necessary information and efficiency are acquired, to protect the lives of those whose health problems are largely in their hands. It furnishes the young Negro physician positions of Industrial Institute. internes, the value of which cannot be computed, and from which they are rigidly excluded in other institutions. It emphasizes the value and importance of original investigation. It furnishes laboratory facilities, the need of which would make it impossible for the Negro physicians to do up-to-date work. It helps him by increasing his skill, expanding his experiences, and makes him a stronger, more useful man in his community. The possibilities of their work should not be judged by what has been accomplished, as by what they have shown may be done. The work they may do is practically unlimited; many of them beginning as private institutions, become temples of value to the communities where they exist." Dr. U. G. Mason, of Birmingham, Alabama, spoke for the Negro physicians of Alabama in a crisp, orderly and fine presentation of the need and service of such a valuable hospital plant as has here been provided. He enjoys one of the largest practices in the South. Dr. C. V. Roman, or wife, editor of the National Medical Journal, represented Meharry Medical College. Chimes Installed. The other improvement that marked the interesting week was the installation of the clock of chimes on imposing White Hall, one of the largest school buildings in the South. This massive clock is enclosed in a great steel and brass frame, and secured on steel beams that are deepened more than eighty feet. The clock may be PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. heard for miles. President Judson Said: One of the most interested visitors of the week was President Judson of the University of Chicago, who came with Mr. Rosenwald. Mr. Judson said he was too full for speech. He the great chapel he said, among other things talking of the Tuskegee Idea: "You will learn in this splendid training in Tuskegee the intelligences of mind, and the quickness and the deftness of hand that enables you everywhere you go to find a living right before you, and being competent you are not dependent, and therefore the world is yours; in other words, the training of this institution will give you an intelligent brain, a trained hand, and with these you need not fear that the world will be cruel. You can also meet it with a brave heart, with a smiling face. And so I congratulate everyone of you on being members of this Tuskegee Institute." Mr Rosenwald told me. When Mr. Rosenwald arose, to speak in the Chapel Thursday evening, he got a welcome that a nobleman well might receive, for the humble hearts of a hoping people know the well-spring of love when they run upon it. Mr. Rosenwald is no great orator with the mouth; he speaks in deeds. Nevertheless his remarks at Tuskegee were worthy of him, and were received with great applause. Among those who made addresses during the week in addition to the Trustees were Dr. Ella Flagg Young, Superintendent of the Chicago City Schools; Dean Angell, of the University of Chicago; George E. Cole, the Chicago publicist; George E. Packard, the distinguished lawyer; Mrs. Cella Parker Wooley, of the Frederick Douglass Center; Lessing Rosenthal, President of the Voters League of Chicago; Samuel Dauchey, of the Dauchey Iron Works; Aaron Aaronson, of the Jewish Experiment Station, Palestine, Jerusalem; William G. Wilcox, of New York, and others. The evening before the meeting of the Board Charles Banks, the colored capitalist and promoter of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, who caem over as Dr. Washington's special guest, delivered a fine address to a great audience in the Institute chapel. Those Present. Hon. Seth Low, Chairman Board of Trustees, New York City, and Mrs. Low. Mr. William G. Willcox, Trustee, of Willcox, Peck & Hughes, New York City. Mr. Frank Trumbull, Trustee, Chairman of Board of Directors of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company, New York City. Dr. William J. Schieffelin, Trustee, head of Schieffelin & Co., New York City. Dr. Charles F. Dole, Trustee, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Mr. William M. Scott, Trustee, The Cutter Electrical Supply Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Frank J. Parsons, Vice-President United States Mortgage and Trust Company, New York City, and Mrs. Parsons. Mrrs. Martha P. Falconer, Superintendent Girls' Department, Glen Mills School, Sleighton Farm, Darling, Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Mr. Forrest P. Hull, of the Boston Transcript, Boston, Mass. Miss Maryr M. Vaux, Member of Board, Glen Mills Schools, Sleighton Farm, Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Louise Cutter, Eau Claire, Wis., Teacher Glen Mills School, Sleighton Farm. Miss Mary Tracy, Scranton, Pa., Teacher Glen Mills School, Sleighton Farm. Miss Ida Tobitt, Teacher Glen Mills School, Sleighton Farm. Mr. Hastings H. Hart, of Department of Child-Helping, the Sage Foundation, New York City, and Mrs. Hart. Mrs. Harriet Minot, Laughlin, Boston, Mass. Miss Louisa Kilhoun. Mr. Meyer Bloomfield, of the Vocation Bureau of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Bloomfield. Mr. Richard Sears, firm of John H. Storer Real Estate Boston, Mass. Mr. David Fairchild and Mr. William T. Swingle, Department of Agriculture, Washington, District of Columbia. Mr. and Mrs. W. Graham Tyler, of Philadelphia, Pa. Mr. Julius Rosenwald, Trustee, President of Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Rosenwald. Dr. Harry Pratt Judson, President of the University of Chicago, and Mrs. Judson. Mrs. Ella Flagg Young, Superintendent of Schools, Chicago, Ill. Mr. James R. Angell, Dean of the Continued on Page Ten. WASHINGTON SPEAKS! SAGE OF TUSKEGEE DELIVERS ADDRESS AT MONTGOMERY The "Wizard" Made a Strong Flea for General Righteousness, Individual Decency and a Square Deal for the Race—Governor O'Neal also Speaks. Special to The Freeman. MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 17, 1913. —Before as remarkable an audience as the capital city of his State ever saw, Booker rT. Washington, always the first voice of his commonwealth, delivered lat Sunday, at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, an address the importance of which cannot be overestimated, the power of which cannot here be described. It was bolder than a bold speech, for it was not inspired by the occasion. It was suggested by the chance remarks of no casual speaker. It was the cool and calculating utterance of the great leader of a great cause gifted in speaking the speech of soberness. And all have learned from him that sober speech, and not reckless phrase, carries conviction that convicts, Again, Booker Washington demonstrated his courage in speaking to Southern white men rather than speaking at Southern white men. White Aristocracy Present. The meeting, held in the winter course of lectures arranged by the progressive pastor of Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, the Rev. Dr. R. C. Judkins, was no ordinary gathering. Besides Governor O'Neal, Alabama's able and fearless ruler, there were present two Justices of the Supreme Court of Alabama, several of the State officers, officers of the city of Montgomery, and representatives of the leading business and professional elements among the white people of the city. All in all, more than three hundred white people came out as a mark of appreciation of the first figure in the educational and moral progress of the State, and also in testimony of their respect for the Governor of Alabama, who, as he said, "came to learn of the matchless leader of an advancing people." Governor O'Neal Speaks. Governor O'Neal himself delivered a spirited address in which he called on the white people of the State to deal not only kindly, but justly, with colored people everywhere. "We owe them," said the Governor, "we owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be wiped out." Two thousand people had somehow got into the great church before the meeting began. When Principal Washington arose to speak, the audience gave sufficient physical testimony to the wretched unreliability of the gospel that a prophet gets no honor in his own country. Deafening applause greeted the educator and orator, who came, as had been heralded, to make no unimportant speech. Ovation for Wizard. From the moment he began speaking, and through more than an hour's flow of moving eloquence, Dr. Washington made a special plea not only for general righteousness, but also particularly for individual decency; individual decency on the part of the black man, and individual decency on the part of the white man. Peace, he preached—peace, plenty and progress, but he preached peace with justice, and justice with love between man and man. His striking phrases brought forth cheer after cheer. To his own people he said: "In order to rightly perform our duty in the matter of labor, we must seek to improve our methods of labor. We must become in an increasing degree reliable in matters of labor. If our word is given to white man or black man that we will be at a place at a certain hour, we must be certain that that word is kept. We must prove that we can be just as clean, just as progressive, put just as much brains and skill into our labor as the people of any other race." The white people heartily joined in this sweet bit of advice. Turning to the distinguished representatives of wealth and culture of white Alabama, Continued on Page Ten.