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The Freeman wants energetic agents in every locality not already occupied. Write us for terms THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER The Freeman Is the peer of Negro Journals, circulating in every State and Territory in the United States, an accomplishment which can not be claimed by any other Negro publication. Send us your subscription at once. VOL. XXVI NUMBER 14 WILSON MAKING GOOD COLORED CITIZFNS ARE CALMLY WATCHING DEVELOPMENTS Positions Wanted, but Rights of Race are First Consideration — President will Deal Liberally with the Race— Fair Hoosiers See Washington. By R. W. Thompson. The predictions of the well-informed lean toward the idea that Mr. Wilson intends to process slow growth in the country, but that his ultimate policy will square with equity and fair play with reference to office and to legislation affecting the Negro people. The policy will keep both eyes wide open for the things that may happen within the near future. Bishop Walters in the Limelight. The friends of Bishop Walters denounce a falsehood of the deepest dye the revered New York newspaper intends that the bishop is a receptive candidate for the Hay-mission. "The statement is absolutely manly very close to the bishop. The writer of the scree is well known and his moi circulating such a report is clearly confident of the bishop's followers by arousing a suspicion as to his sincerer. The scheme is too thin to hold water and cool no one who has a thimbleful of comfort in it. It is given out with authority that Bishop Walters is not a candidate for the Hay-mission. It is given out with authority that Bishop Walters is not a candidate for the Hawaiian mission, nor for any other position within the gift of the government. Fair Hoosiers Fall in Love With Washington. Mrs. Elwood C. Knox, wife of the man-ing editor of *The Freeman*, Indianapolis, and Mrs. John W. Farr, also of the Freeman family, youngest son of troussons of beauty and a special annual week in the city, the guests of Mr. R. W. Thompson, 722 Harvond street, Indianapolis, and inaugural parades, visited the principal departments, making the office the Register of the Treasury their downtown headquarters, and made the rounds of all museums, galleries, capital, including the museums, art galleries, libraries, White House, etc. They are prominent figures at the banquet in convention Hall inaugural hall, and were guests of honor at a swell reception and whist, tendered by Mr. and Mrs. James alike, of the House House staff. They all attended the annual New York Theater, and held an informal reception there at the conclusion of an evening's entertainment company. The company and the nerve company. The young ladies fit completely in love with the many attractions of this beautiful city and the many people they some day make their home here. The charming ladies made a host of friends during their all-too-befree sojourn. They visited New York City while in the East. The Bright Side of Negro's Life Shown by the Nagiers. Register of the Treasury and Mrs. J. C. Napier. We were attractive figures at the magnificent reception tendered a few days after the inauguration of Mrs. Franklin MacVaegh at their stately mansion on the Avenue of the Presidents in honor of the late Mr. Napier was only colored official who accepted the cordial invitation of the Secretary. That the president personally unquestionably added radiance to the brilliant assemblage, which embraced the foremost social and official factors of the American reception—not because of any prestige the Napiers might gain through the quasiel social recognition thus extended, but because of their bright side is too sexy to bring into evidence in such exalted cases. In accepting the invitation of Secretary and Mrs. MacVaegh, Mr. Napier has set forth his expectations, other colored bureau officials would do well to follow. Before leaving the office of Secretary, we would extend to each of his bureau heads, expressing his hearty appreciation of their faithful, loyal and efficient services and extended to Register Napier the warmest assurances of his high personal regard. Mrs. Lawson Visits Our Public Schools Mrs. R. Augustus Lawson of New Haven, Conn. spent the inaugural season here as the guest of Registrar of the High Side Cottage, and had a delightful time. She was the guest of honor at a number of notable social functions and made an excellent impression upon all with whom she worked. Mrs. M. Shad, supervising principal, Mrs. Lawson visited several of the public schools, delivering inforal addresses and giving presentations. Mrs. Lawson is an accomplished musician and is indeed a help-meet for her distinguished husband, Mr. R. A. Lawson, a pianist of international reputation. Mrs. Lawson is the newest city she has ever seen, and she has traveled extensively on two continents. Mr. Lewis to Practive Law in Boston Mr. William H. Lewis, whose resignation as Assistant Attorney-General of the United States is due to the practice of law in Boston. He will take up the profession alone, and will not form a partnership, as had been the case with the officials of the Department of Justice, the cases involving Indian deprivation claims have been practically common. The few claims remaining on the docket will be assigned to the assistant practicing before the court, and the occupied by Mr. Lewis, therefore stands abolished. There was a host of colored lawyers out for the place. Mr. Lewis, the lawyer, and his departure will be regretted by all Washingtonians. The race is grateful to the eloquent advocate for Association, the practicing all-Negrre prolivities of Judge Hook of Kansas, which led to the latter's defeat for Association, the Supreme Court, to which Post President Taft was upon the eye of assigning him. Commencement Week at Tuskegee Institute. Many of our citizens are interested in the announcement that the annual commencement exercises of Tuskegee Institute will be held with time Rev. John E. White of Atlanta, Ga., will deliver the commencement sermon. Early in the week will take place at the commencement library and the program of the Phelps Bible Training Class. On May 30 Rev. Dr. Robert E. Jones of New York will deliver the commencement Advocate, will deliver the commencement address. The week will be a brilliant one and a goodly delegation of Washington University will be in attendance, as has been the custom in previous years. Dr. Peter J. Smith May be Assistant Register. Current rumor has it that official lightning may strike Dr. Peter J. Smith of Boston, and that he may be named at an earl yale and that he may succeed Prof. J. P. Strickland of Arkansas, who was not confirmed by the Senate. Dr. Smith is a capable man and his appointment would be very agreeable to the judge, which has endorsed his INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1913 MEN WANTED WHAT CHER WANT 'ROUND HERE? EN? THIS MAINT NO PLACE FOR YOU, SO TEAR OUT! LABOR UNION MECHANE num and was held until recently by Mr Cyrus Field Adams of Chicago, Ill. Gossip of the Curbstone. Pending the investigation of grave charges, preferred by a young girl under his imprint, was that of Cardozo. The appeal of one of our public schools, has been suspended from duty. Mr. Cyrus Field Adams, who resigned from the Treasury last October, after more than twelve years of faithful service, has been appointed as an inspector of customs, to home town, Chicago. The salary is $4 per diem and the place is under the civil service regulations. Mr. Adams is well known as an able journalist, a linguist and a philologist. Mr. A. B. Beesley of New Jersey, and Mrs. R. Ross, of New York, are leaders in the race for the Recordership of Deeds. Both are strongly endorsed by the magistrate, a school nation at large. Both are Democrats of long sanding and possess ability of a high order. Prof. George W. Hines of his commercial department of Howard University spent some time at Tuskegee Institute recently, studying medicine and the human body. He is making a speciality of examining accounts for schools, lodges and business firms and is finding it to be a work needed by the country. The money is being handed by the officers of the fraternal educational institutions in which the people's money is being largely invested. The Mu-So-Lit "smoker" was a banner event of the inaugural season. President rather Sadgur deserves great credit for up-to-date affair. He was loyalty supported by Mr. G. Smith Wormile, chair of the executive committee of the club. --- Leutentant-Colonel Arthur Brooks, custodian of property at the White House under the White regime, was retained under Wilson regime. He was under a bond of $10,000, and performs his duties in an eminently satisfactory manner. Mr. A. E. Manning, editor of the Indianapolis World, and coorier of the Democratic National Committee, has been in assisting Wilson with obligations. Mr. Manning makes the unique announcement that he is "not a candidate for any office under the federal government." Mr. A. E. Patterson, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, makes the register of the Treasury and is said to have the backing of Senator Gore. He is the guest of Rev. Luke E. Best. Mrs. Mary Church Terrell has been lecturing in New York City. Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Religious Training School at Durham, N. C. was here several days and he announced the amount in the interest of his magnificent institution. He is on a campaign to raise $40,000 within sixty days and he says he needs. He announces that his summer school will open June 18 and close July 27. The prospect for a large attendance is very bright. Dr. G. C. Clement, editor of the Star of David, is the editor of 1908 and Wilson last year, is regarded as an exceptionally strong candidate for Register of the Treasury. Philadelphia is the choice of the District Ord Fellows as the seat of the next B. M. C. in 1914. It is the "logical point." The publication of "The New Era" is to be resumed shortly. Mr. J. H. W. Howard is the editor. Grand Master Edward H. Morris of the G. U. of O. F. was the guest of honor, and Wilson last year, is regarded as an exceptionally strong candidate for Register of the Columbia Grand Lodge. Covers were laid for over two hundred. The Elks' Home at 2113 H street, N. W., has been formally opened, under the direction of the Executive Director No. 88. Local friends and Elks visiting the city are made welcome at this very pleasureable retreat. There will be an immense turnout of our people in this view from every section and Washington will be the storm center of their activities, as this is the gateway to the nation's capital, the conclave of the Knights of Pythias at Baltimore, the meeting of the National Negro Business League at Philadelphia, meeting of the National黑人运动, Philadelphia and May, the grand Lodge of Elks at Atlantic City and the subsidiary bodies of the National Negro Business League, many others of more or less importance. The Emancipation celebration at Philadelphia in September will draw many visitors in this direction. Miss Hirrietta Vinton Davis, the recipient of the first series of dramatic redicals in Virginia, she made a fine impression Saturday and Sunday, giving choice dramatic readings and delivering an instructive lecture on "Jamaica," where she spent the larger portion of last year. She is to tour the South, beginning this month. Mr. Whitfield McKinley ceases to be the principal Port of Georgetown, D. C., June 30, by reason of the consolidation of the local port with the port of New York, paid Mr. McKinley something over $3,700, including salary and fees. He will resume his real estate business, which he will hold in the holding office. Mr. McKinley occupies the Frederick Douglass homestead at Anaheim, where he was a counterpart of Washington homes at Mount Vernon. The banquet in honor of Bishop Walters was attended by noted men and women fro mewheres. It was the big social event to be held at the "knote" speech has been warmly commended for its breadth and lofty tone, and it is expected that it will be given a wide circulation in pamphlet form. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO Mr. Archer Thomas, who has been ill, is improving at this writing.....Miss Ruth Hembricb and James H. Cleggett bride on East Commerce street Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. J. M. Gilmore officiated. Just the family were present, and the best the best of their many friends.....Robert Stewart is ill at his home on East Boardman street.....Leo Henry the East Boardman street lawyer laid the groundwork for Logan Logan No. 4, K of P, will meet in regular session Wednesday evening and all members are requested to be present at the rally. Hill Avenue A. M. E. Church Monday. It was a success.....Mrs. Hannah Boggess of Edward street, Mrs. Hattie Harper of West Federal street are on the sick list.....Mrs. Thomas Lonesome has opened her millinery store at 460 Edward street. VALDOSTA, GA. Mr. G. W. Farist spent Sunday in Dixie, Ga. ..Miss Lola Masters of Mouline, Ga. is visiting friends in the city. Notice, you are always welcome at the New Cafe, open day and night. Knight & O'Neal Company, proprietors. ....The Freeman will be on sale every Saturday by Loard Purdie, 411 Lee street. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. BUTTE AND HELENA, MONT., NEGROES ARE PROGRESSING Evidence of Intelligence and Culture is Striking—Occupations Do not Compare with Intelligence Organizing Business Leagues at Many Points. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash., March 14—In my letter from Helena, I discussed conditions as I had found them up to that point. I think it well for me to add this to my list of things I have done. Butte and Helena. In both of these cities one will meet some individuals who are as wide awake and progressive as can be. Helena, especially, one finds evidences of intelligence and culture among the colored people that is surprising. Their occupations, however, in most cases do not. I have and compare with the Helena, especially, one finds evidences of intelligence, but the leaders have on foot a plan to organize the people in each community throughout the state in a way that will help them to do better. Opportunities that are before the race. In both Butte and Helena, as well as at one other organization, the organized Negro Business Leagues and are planning to have the state of Montana represented at the National League meeting, to be held in Philadelphia, August 29, 21 and 22, 1913. As one travels still further in the direction of the United States, our people change, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, but on the whole for the better. I spent three weeks in the United States, sometimes times to various kinds of audiences. One piece of information which was given me by both white and colored people, especially the African-American, was very much, and that was that the Twenty-fifth Infantry, a Negro regiment of the States, was better written records when at Fort Worth near Spokane, than any soldiers that have ever clumped there. One of the members of the Twenty-fifth Infantry made a comment that the citizens of Spokane were practically unanimous in their regret that the colored soldiers were spared. It was a reminder that the Twenty-fifth Infantry made an exceptional record for fine and orderly conduct. It was a reminder that the colored people in the circumstance which these soldiers made had gone a long way toward giving the white people a higher regard for the colored people. It was a reminder that the colored people tendered me a reception, at which I spoke to them, that the colored club was invited, and I was told that it is a usual colored club to be recognized in this way. As I have stated, as one goes farther West in the direction of eSattle and Tacoma, it is noticeable conditions so severe that we cannot conceive of growth better. Seattle, evidently, has the largest colored population of any city in either washington or Oregon, and numerous other cities in the country grow and successful individuals. While in Washington one meets with large numbers of white people from all Southern high type, and many of these Southern white people are among the best and most skilled labor trades. He can find little opportunity to teach school or work at a trade. In many of the hotels where I have stopped it has been interesting, the Japanese seem to control the white and black people are employed as servants. In most of the large hotels, however, the Japanese seem to control the white and black workers. The Negro waiters and porters in the hotel have to compete with the Japanese and it is a pretty hard job. The Negro waiters are reliable, sober and are always on the job. The freeman As an advertising medium is availed by any Negro newspaper, going on the homes of a class of thrifty, money-spending Afro-Americans not reached by any other Journal. Mr. Advertiser, take the hint and try us. have never spoken to a set of business men who showed such a high degree of intelligence and enthusiasm as I have known, and who have been members of Commerce that I have addressed. I am glad to add that in most of the cities where there is any considerable number of colored people, they also have knowledge of business, organization, and are beginning to organize themselves in business and commercial directions. In several of the large cities where there are many organizations and good church buildings. The ministers as a rule, while they have many difficulties to contend with, are of a high quality. Wash, where there is a large group of fine colored people, seems to harbor less prejudice than any city that I have been aware of, and practically no racial discrimination, and one finds here, as I have stated, agressive class of colored men and women. I have never been overhelped with kindness and attentions shown me by members of my own race. SPRINGFIELD ILL.) NEWS NOTES. State Capital Busy with Prominent Colored Men and Women Opposing the Bills Before the Legislature, Women Were With the Colored Man's Rights. With the Colored Man's Rights. Special to THE FREEMAN LOUISVILLE, KY. A Little Talk With Some of the Organizers of the Colored Political League—Their Strength and Their Policies. (By George Slaughter.) Much has been said by both the daily papers and colored weekly papers in rehearsal for the fifth district of Jefferson County, KY. One of the daily papers in our county, Mr. Bentley, them as a branch of the white Progressive League with the Republican organization. The Colored Political League make an eminent long since they have become convinced that the independence of the Negro vote is the national or municipal. They readily admit they owe a debt of gratitude to the Negro league claims they have paid this debt and debt that the Republican claimed that they owed them in fifty years time the league claims they have paid this debt in searching the pole record of last November. You will find 3,000 Negroes that support the Negro voters. The founder of this self-same league, the back of that Progressive movement. Since seeing their strength in the altitude of Jefferson County, the league is to support the candidate front and a principle standpoint, race and a principle standpoint, the league cordially invites all of their attention to the district of Jefferson Co. to attend this next meeting at College Hall, Green St. behind and 2d, Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Special to The Freeman SHEFFIELD, ALA., NOTES Special to THE FREEMAN The Easter program rendered by the young people Sunday evening at the C. M. Church of the C. M. Church of the A. M. E. Church at Tuscmurum was successful in raising the amount of $221.25...Mrs. J. W. Jennings, who has for several weeks, is now improving. 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. 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THOMPSON. Ye Country Editor. When there's sound of minstrelsy in Town Hall, overhead. They always pass admission free, Ye Ed. When people have a muffin fight, Or give a little spread, They're always careful to invite Ye Ed. When Old Subscriber, as of yore, Drives in upon his sled. He leaves a tub of butter for Ye Ed. His dollars, they are very few, When everything is said: But what's the good of money to Ye Ed? There should be no color line in merit. * * * * All roads will lead to Philadelphia in August. * * * * J. C. Napier is a typical American statesman. * * * * Look successful, and you have the battle half won already. * * * * A rascal never gives an honest man credit for being sincere. * * * * The best way to get even with an enemy is to—forgive him. * * * * The anti-intermarriage bill has been killed in the New Jersey legislature. * * * * "Tote square" if you would win a permanent place in the game of life. * * * * Lifelong Democrats" are as plentiful as the fabled "leaves of Vallombrosa." There is a species of cheer in finding a fellow whose woes are worse than our own. * * * * Dr. E. P. Jones is gaining ground in his candidacy for Grand Master of the G. U. O. of O. F. * * * * One of the surest ways to lose a political "pull" is to brag about it. "Mum's the word." * * * * The suffrage is too good for a man or woman who draws the color line against his or her neighbor. * * * * The K. of P.'s are preparing to march on Baltimore. They will be there from everywhere next August. * * * * Why not Mrs. Mary E. Washington, of New Albany, Ind., for the next national head of the Household of Ruth? * * * * Knowing what you want and what you have a ghost of a chance to get are large assets in looking for political plums. Booker T. Washington has won the West for Tuskegee and scientific industrialism. He has sown good seed in fertile soil. * * * As we have remarked before, it is evident that Woodrow Wilson will have considerable influence with his own administration. * * * It is not the fellow who chases hardest after an office that catches up with it. There is a likeness between politics and lovemaking. * * * The entire race and nation bows its head at the bier of Harriet Tubman. She was the tried and true friend of liberty, justice and fraternity. * * * Former Grand Master W. L. Houston is a "live wire" in the inner courts of the G. U. O. of F. as of yore. He will be heard from at the B. M. C. in 1814. The National Negro Press Association is a positive factor in the journalistic life of the nation. It has earned its place in the history of our times. * * * * Bishop J. S. Jackson and Bishop G. C. Clement are the most likely products of the next General Conference of the A. M. E. Zion Church. This is as it should be. * * * * The supersensitive leader spends three-fourths of his time denying idle rumors. The right kind of a leader just keeps on keeping on—making every moment count. * * * * A coming man in the officiary of the A. M. E. Zion Church is Dr. B. J. Bolding, of Petersburg, Va., now holding the most important Zionpost in the Virginia Conference. Most of our political leaders are looking for jobs with little work, great honor and big pay. Such jobs are few and far between, as they will find out before they are many weeks older. The Low and Rosenwald parties made a hit at Tuskegee Institute! Their visit was an inspiration to our folks in the South's Black Belt and an eye-opener to the Caucasian neighbors. The chimes on White Hall at Tuskegee Institute toll "glad tidings" we can be heard for miles around. This is one of the most notable innovations that the school has enjoyed in recent times. Iowa can take her place among the banner states of the Union. Her solos have refused to pass any sort of a jim-crow law. Brother John L. Thompson manages to keep his folks straight on the race question. The office should "seek the man," as a matter of course, but there is nothing to prevent a man from assisting the office to land on the right individual by handing his street and number to the head of the department. Lodges should meet earlier and adjourn earlier. It ought not to take sensible men and women four hours to do one hour's worth of business. Cut out the "pints of order" and get at the meat of questions at once. There is a disposition on the part of the masses to "pass up" the "big Negro" who tries to get away from his people. There is red in pickle for him when he comes down the ladder, as he is surely bound to come in course of time. In the hospital of the University of Virginia at Charlottesville, is Mary Washington, colored, who was the constant attendant and nurse of Mrs. Robert E. Lee during the last two --- *** --- --- years of that lady's life. Mary has some relies which Mrs. Lee gave her, and she cherishes them dearly. One is a beautiful English Testament, upon the flyleaf of which is written in a beautiful hand: "Mary Logan, from her friend, Mary Custis Lee, Alexandria, 24th May, 1873." Mrs. Washington is being treated for senile cataract on both eyes. Anything that helps the South helps the Negro, as he is a part of the warp and woof of that productive section. The Negro's greatest industrial and commercial opportunity is to be found in the Southland. Don't overlook this important fact. The papers are telling of a villain who has officiated as "best man" at ten weddings and is still a bachelor. Very properly, the girls are giving him the dickens for being so indifferent to their charms as to prefer an Evelyn apartment to the bridal chamber. There is a movement on foot to cut him out from all social functions as an undesirable citizen. They say they want no "undertaker" in their midst, clad in a Cupid-proof coat of gloomy armor. The bill pending in Congress for the alleged purpose of preventing colored Odd Fellows, Masons, Elks, Knights of Pythias, etc., is not likely to become a law. Public sentiment is not so be sootten with race prejudice that the name of a bird or animal is too sacred to be used in common; both races so long as no natural property right is placed in jeopardy. Pretty soon, you may expect a restriction on the use of the name of Baptist, Methodist or Episcopallan, and then there will be some argument It is pleasing to note the cessation of the useless, unnecessary and unwise personal controversy that raged fiercely not long ago between two of our most prominent race papers. Without confining an opinion to the papers in question, it may be said on general principles, that such fights do no one any good and are subservious of the standards and best purposes of first-class journalism. The temptation to "sass back" is human, but since the continuation of a fuss serves too often to give blackguards the free advertising they seek, wise editors can well afford to rest on their laurels and ignore attacks that do not injure them in the esteem of people worth while. 'The Baptist Foreign Mission Board has sent out programs to all of the Baptist Sunday schools in the country for the annual rally which will take place Sunday, March 23. Dr. L. G. Jordan, the corresponding secretary, whose address is 624 South Eighteenth street, Philadelphia, is asking that a liberal donation be given on this day for the benefit of the missionary work. He is ready to receive subscriptions in person and will send out supplies, blanks, etc., to all Sunday schools that notify him of their failure to receive these necessary papers. The centenary of the birth of the great African explorer, David D. Livingstone, will be celebrated this month, under the spices the board, Write Dr. Jordan once and enclose a substantial check for the relief of our brethren in the Dark Continent, and for the Christian workers who are carrying to them the torch of civilization and salvation. Bishop W. P. Thirkield, formerly president of Howard University, now stationed at New Orleans, La, continues to evince a deep interest in the welfare of his colored brethren. In a recent address on "Our Anglo-American Civilization," he argued that the English and American civilization, with all their faults, are the best in the world and that conditions are growing better, despite the many untoward happenings recorded in the daily life of these nations. Said he: "Today there are between 125 and 140 millions of English-speaking tongues and they have the highest ideals and broadest views of humanity." He is in favor of the most liberal recognition of the colored element in his own M. E. church and is known to have deplored the discriminatory spirit that prevented the election last year of a colored bishop. When the Negroes found they could not elect Dr. R. E. Jones, they centered upon Dr. Thirkield as the next best thing and cast the votes that decided his election. Bishop Thirkield is a sincere friend of Negro advancement, and his influence in the race's balth will be felt at the next General Conference of the M. E. Church in 1916. SUPERVISORS NAMED FOR NEGRO RURAL SCHOOLS. James L. Sibley of Jacksonville Takes Up New Line Educational Work. MONTGOMERY, Ala., March 20—Prof. James L. Sibley, a member of the faculty of the Jacksonville State Normal School, has been appointed to the new position of State Superintendent of negro rural schools by H. J. Willingham, State Superintendent of Education. Some months ago the State Superintendent succeeded in making arrangements with the General Education Board of New York whereby he was authorized to appoint some suitable person at a salary of $3,000 which the General Education Board provided for indefinitely. The responsibilities of the position made it necessary to study earnestly every available man in the State before deciding upon the appointment. Mr. Sibley entered upon his duties on March 1, having headquarters in the State Department of Education at Montgomery. Mr. Sibley is a graduate, in 1902, of the University of Georgia. He has had experience as a teacher in public schools, and during three years he was teacher of manual training in the State Normal School at Livingston, while for the past two years he has been holding a similar position at the State Normal School at Jacksonville, Ala. He is related to Hon. John W. Sibley, of Birmingham, Ala., until recently president of the Chamber of Commerce of that city. Six months after the present State Superintendent of Education came into office, he placed Prof. N. R. Baker in the field as State Supervisor of Rural Schools for the whites, a position which has justified to a marked degree its usefulness. Mr. Baker's salary, also, is provided foreral Education Board. Mr. Willingham having been given permission to designate the present to fill the place. 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Y., who recently died, saved up $20,000. She certainly had to go some. Sam Lucas, the veteran actor, was granted a pension recently by the government for his services during the Civil war. Mr. Lucas is the oldest Negro performer. He recently retired from active stage work. The March of 1913 will be greatly remembered. From all accounts the former record of storm and flood has been broken. General sympathy met the general disaster, and the very best has been done for the victims. President Wilson, acting on the advice of Attorney General McReynolds, has concluded to abolish the office of Assistant Attorney General, now held by W. H. Lewis of Boston. So the question of who will succeed Lewis has been eliminated from political affairs. The Freeman, as well as business in general, feels the effects of the recent storms and floods. Our mail has been delayed; in fact delivery was impossible for several days. We ask our patrons to excuse the shortcomings of our publication this week owing to delayed trains and other means of conveyance, which made it impossible to publish much of the kind of news expected. Owing to the high water of last week we were unable to get our publication to its patrons throughout the country. All means of conveyance were blocked, making it impossible to send out matter or to receive. We are aware of the great inconvenience to the agents and patrons, but they will be opened. The business of this section of the country was effectually stopped for a few days; the greatest concerns were the sport of the elements. COLERIDGE-TAYLOR'S WIDOW IN NEED. One of our exchanges says that "the sum of $2,250 is needed by July 1 to keep the residence of the late Samuel Coleridge-Taylor from being sold. It is proposed that the colored American admirers of Mr. Taylor and his work should raise this money." The colored people are willing enough to contribute the amount needed. The trouble is that no one takes the lead in the matter. It will be a shame if with all the profession of love and admiration for the late distinguished composer we fail in showing proof of the same at this very much needed time. Coleridge-Taylor was such a rare gift to the race that to honor his memory in any way possible should be considered an opportunity. It will be remembered that he was measured by the world's standard of greatness. Viewing races as such we should be proud to offer him as our contribution to the world. The white races honor their great in all ways, when living and when dead. Of course, some of the great of the white race have been neglected—"unhonored, unwept, unsung"—but the rule has been otherwise. We have this white figure; we access to continue us and to make uncertain his worth; we stand splendid isolation; we can not be mistaken. We are not burdened by much giving, yet it seems as if we are indifferent to his fate. Civilization's upkeep demands that we not only laud and applaud through life, but that we do not falter in our estimation after the grave. The close friends of the late composer in this country should get together with the view of meeting the demands made on his widow. Will they do it, or merely be content in advertising her needs? We have much to say on preserving whatever art disposition or talent as so much race capital whose development should be watched. Now's the time to prove the spirit for the thing so much advertised. THE RECENT FLOOD. Many letters are being received in this city from relatives and friends living elsewhere asking about the high water in this community a few days ago. Newspaper reports greatly exaggerated the situation. The flood was great and destructive, but at no time were the lives of the people endangered in the sense of the impression abroad. Those living in the river bottoms and the creek bottoms were inconvenienced, many of their homes were swept away or ruined. Hundreds of homes appeared as so many boats on a river so completely surrounded were they by the water. The people had ample time to escape from their homes which they did. Not more than half a dozen lives were lost. Most of these took chances thinking that the flood would be less than it was. As far as is learned no colored persons were drowned. A number of them were saved by rescuing parties. These like the white people who were endangered lived on the low lands about the streams. FREEMAN'S FLOOD RELIEF FUND MAYOR ISLAND FLOOD FUND APPEAL Mayor Shank has issued the following appeal to the public: "The city is facing one of the gravest situations in its history, the flood having made hundreds of families homeless. The city is doing everything in its power to alleviate the condition of the suffering and unfortunate, but it will be impossible for the city to care for all of those who have been made homeless. I appeal to all citizens to co-operate with the city authorities and the charity organizations in trying to lessen the suffering of the flood victims. Funds are needed for some time to come for relief purposes, and I suggest that citizens, seeing the great need and who desire to help, send contributions to the mayor's office or to the offices of Indianapolis newspapers. This money received will be used as a relief fund for the citizens of Indianapolis." Following the above request of Mayor Shank special arrangements have been made in our office to receive relief funds which will be turned over to the city authorities. We feel it our duty as a race paper to push this call for help beyond the city limits to our own people all over the country. For be it known that the colored people are the greatest sufferers here in this city and that every possible thing has been done by the city authorities for their comfort. We ask you all to send some token of sympathy to the distressed here in this city to help swell the general relief fund. All money sent will be printed beside the sender's name in our weekly columns and turned over as a race donation to the city authorities. Words cannot picture the horrible disaster that followed the breaking of a levee along White River early Wednesday morning. The city water and gas supply is crippled and there is no street car and very little train service to be had. Address all contributions to the Indianapolis Freeman's Relief Fund. AS IT SHOULD BE. Two white men, Arthur Jones and William Watson, were hanged last week in Birmingham, Ala, for the murder of a Negro, John Holland. This was the first case of the kind in the history of the county. In fact, there have been but a few cases similar in the whole country. It would be wrong to express pleasure, owing to the misfortune of the hanged man. However, a sense of satisfaction will be felt, we think, by our race in that the penalty is a virtual recognition of all the people before the laws. The world of thoughtful men will not be displeased in knowing that common justice is taking a firmer hold in the affairs of men, thus making for the civic situation that has been the dream of idealists and philosophers. Very often it is said, that out of death springs life. Not always, but very often. It is particularly so in this case. Out of the dismal ending of those two white men comes a thrill of hope, whose influence will be worldwide, acting as more light to our somewhat civic gloom. This act of simple justice, merely the pronouncement of judge and jury doing their duty, are more than agitation or legislation in bringing about the very much needed. We can do very well without intermittency, not expected. We have patient with the so-called "jim-crow" provisions in public conveyances, as voted in many places, and all that, but to be denied protection of life, limb, property, the fundamental of society is ostracism—outlawry. It is needless to say that the whole Negro race is thankful for the sense of justice displayed. They will take courage, feeling to endure much, viewing what has happened as indicative of a promise of better things. IN OLD PADUKE. Nurses Indorsed — Wedding Bells— Lincoln High School Plays Metropo olis Jitsis—Uniform Rank, K. of P. Company "H","H," at Mayfield—Theatrica —News of the River—Prof. Ed Ewing Gone to Great Beyond—Great Easter Exercises at the Various Churches (By J. J. Amos, 1063 N. Seventh St.) 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. tower, C. T. Thompson, F. J. Perry, G. C. English, Alta Newcomb, F. C. Frazier, W. C. Patton, Charles Pleique, F. C. Hoard, Charles Pleique, F. C. Hoard, Lizzie Kimbo, Beane Row, D. W. W. Jonas Manack, Adam Williams, Ela C. Spring, D. Tanner, Adam Williams, Ela C. Spring, D. Tanner, Adam Williams, Ela C. Jones, Cal Wilkerson. We are thankful that the authors are saying for the Freeman, which is causing us to add daily new subscribers to the list. If you wish to reach the mass audience, read, you should advertise in the Freeman business, also. Mr. John Cloie is conducting a thriving pool and billiard parlor at 605 North Central avenue, also. Mr. John Cloie is having his street lot filled in to the street grade. SONG. 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Phone, Main 4530. Oak street. Greggs & Jones, proprietors. The Perkin Pool, Billiard, Domino, Renaissance, located, where your presence will be appreciated. Up-to-date service. My time is yours, day or night. 2211 Elm street, Dallas, Texas. R. A. PERKIN, Prop. WANTED—INFORMATION. Mr. Mitchell Williams, when last heard from, was in Muscogee, Okla., and was going to Kansas City, Mo. Business of importance awaits his attention. Address or wife, Mrs. Margaret Marsh (nee) Moore, 3811 Commerce street, Dallas, Texas. April 5. MAT KURTY TRAGEDY—THE M. E. CONFERENCE IN SESSION Jesse Steward Active in Spite of His Age—Death of Rev. Jackson Riley. (By George Slaughter.) LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 25—(Special)—Miss Mattle Trouw of Enlimeh, Missouri, gives the guest of Mrs. Lula Burton, 110 East Green street. There was an informal reception given in her honor on Monday, after a reception laid for fifteen, after which dancing was enjoyed until the wee small hours of the morning. All voted the entertainment the best of the post Lenten season. Mat Kurtz, 28 years of age, entered the residence of George Sevvy at 958 West 10th Street, asked for his wife, Laura, that he had been separated from for fifteen months, and when she entered the room he said, "I am so sorry, I cannot woman could make a reply he pulled a revolver from his pocket and fired four shots." His wife's body and she died ten hours later at the hospital, where she was hurried. After shooting his wife he turned the revolver into his own body. One went to his heart and he died instantly. He left three notes stating the cause of the tragedy. A carload of persons from this city went to the town of Simpsonville, Ky., to attend the business of the church given at the First Methodist Church, under the management of Mrs. Church, under the management of Mrs. success, both financially antanta was a singing of the Yeyers and Miss Frances Busey was the feature seven of the event "Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight" has a great memory, but should be coached upon the art education. But withal, the entertainment is too much. The M. E. Conference convened in the city of Simpsonville from Indiana and Kentucky are in attendance. We will give the list of appointments in our office, and we will make the opening and welcome address on behalf of the churches and city. Mr. Jesse Steward has the distinction of being the most active as well as the oldest man in Louisville. Mr. Steward ran away and joined the Union Army under General Grant, and soon was declared present. He draws a pension from the United States and lives at Twenty-eighth and Broadway and converts intelligently of the Mexican war and remembers all of the Presidents except Washington, Jefferson and Madison. Mr. Steward does not smoke, but for the first time, his long life to his temperate habits. The choice of the Biblical Baptist Church Forever. He is going to render the canata, "The Nazarene," at the church on an early date in April. The many friends can offer congratulations to Isaac Edward, as they were married on March 15, 1912, over in the city of Jeferson, Texas, where he was magistrate. The marriage came as a surprise to their host of friends. All join them to them a long, happy and prosperous life. --- Mr. Jefferson Coleman, who has been on the sick list for the last three weeks, is out at work again at his tonsorial parlor, 614 West Green street. Mr. Ad Slaughter, the popular clubhouse man of the East End, was down Is the only fully organized and incorporated Colored Base Ball Club in the South now open for play? We have a full first class club. Can guarantee all contracts or agreements. We have also gotten together a team. Line up of some of the best players in the South. Write us for any information. Address JAMES GONDER, Owner, 18 Vance Ave., Memphis, Memphis. CHICK GUMMINGS, Ast. Mgr. WANTED Wanted Men! A Men That C Wanted, Men w Brass in the Wanted, Men w ordinary wa Wanted, Men! for the BIL WANTED, MEN! Wanted Men! Ambitious Men, Business Inclined Men, Hustling Men, Men That Can Handle Men. Wanted, Men with Iron in their blood, Steel in their back-bone and Brass in their face. Wanted, Men with a record for Doing Ordinary Things in an Extraordinary way. Wanted, Men! Local and Traveling, as Salesmen, to appoint agents for the BILLUPS SCRUBBER. Quick Money, Fast Money Representatives wanted in ev Edward A. B Factory Department Quick Money, Fast Money, Big Money to Agents Everywhere Representatives wanted in every locality. For terms and particulars address town this week giving the so-called clubhouse men of the West End a few point of interest, and managing clubhouses. Thanks, friend Aid. The writer of this column would like for some of the good citizens of Louisville or any others to kindly send the names of the "uplift committee" to 614 West Green street, R. L. Leak. Thanks in advance. Charles Campbell, the very efficient criminal locks, has resigned that lucrative position to accept a similar one near the center of the city. His friends wish him luck. Mrs. Hattie Dale, Susie Gynn and Ernest Payne and George Carter surprised on her return home from West Baden on a dinner party. Quite a number of her friends were present. Mrs. Mary Bell of South Second street, who has been confined to her bed for some time, is improving. Mr. W. N. Turley, a traveling photographer, who has just returned from his town, the South, reports a very successful trip and is now on his way to California. The Louisville Cubs were out Sunday practicing and a good crowd of fans were out to see them. Mrs. Eva Jackson of South Preston street gave a delightful after dinner party to the team. Jackson's birthday. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Baker. How soon friends change? Nervous with Nat. you sought the Mrs. Joe Jackson to ball the team, a rival in Robert Clark who tried to undermine him from his job. The players, after comparing the two, admired the team to Nat. Another one stepped in by the name of Louis Tichner, the famous bean man, cannot carry beans, chile around to open the can for him. Lovei Taylor, the well-known young comedian, is in Chicago spending a few weeks to arrange for big time. Mr. Eugene Clark will leave shortly for Texas to join the great London Shows. Mr. John White, who has been in Pittsburgh and many other Eastern points, has returned to the city to meet his many friends. Mr. Henry James of Shelbyville, was invited to attend Sunday at Floyd and Green streets. BLACK PATTI AT THE WALNUT ST, THEATER, LOUISVILLE KY. "Captain Jasper," as presented by the Black Patti Musical Company at the Black Patti Music Festival on Friday, April 6, for the entire week is said to be the best she has ever had. There is a plot and a story that is interesting. Ms. Jasper saw the U. S. A., with his daughter Lucy, when on the eve of their departure for the Philippine islands for a trip to the Philippines, he very valuable papers to this government concerning secret plans of attack documents given in trust to the Colonel by his friend, Sergeant Jackson, intended for his daughter Chetela when she bequeaths her very wealthy. Before department is informed that a certain Major Drummond, who was commissioned to the island, enormously wealthy grunt of land in the United States, which some day will make her very wealthy. Before department is informed that a certain Major Drummond intends at the same time to make an effort to secure the return of the valuable documents left by Sergeant Jackson (formerly Chetela Castro, a native of the Philippine Islands), whose relations longing for her native land, decides to return and take her daughter Chetela with her. Here she meets Major Drummond, through whom finally Chetela to sign a power of attorney authorizing him to dispose of her property, negotiating to dispose of same at a great undervalue, he is detected by one U. R. 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Elaborate services were held at the Methodist churches and the pulpits were lavishly decorated with flowers and Easter-themed ornaments, to ensure the quality. The choirs were gowned in white robes, chanting "He Is Risen," "Eastertide," etc. There were special services for the congregation, also where the Rev. Massiah administered communion services. Bishop B. F. Lee preached a special sermon at Institutional Church and the presiding elder of the district presiding church and Rev. Dr. Cook preached at Quinn Chapel. A very interesting program was rendered at Grace Presbyterian Church Sunset Center. A morning conducted by Rev. Moses Jackson. The "Stroll." The annual parade on Easter had a setback. It rained continuously through- WANTED! Desirable location in a good town to establish a business. Colored grocery, drug store or some other line will be considered. Address "Investment," care The Freeman. Indianapolis. Ind. A simple, but marvelous invention, carrying its own soap and water. 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The University Club held a most interesting meeting at Bethesda Baptist Church, 115 Eighth Street and a large crowd was present in spite of the miserable weather, with many students in attendance. Ida Wells-Barnett, paying her a high tribute for her stand in the parade at inauguration, announced that Attenborough Lang Williams delivered an address on "Race Prejudice, Its Cause and Solution." A lively discussion followed. An excellent program program began. Peter Jones Reopens. Mr. ePter Jones, Chicago's foremost photographer, has repened his Climax film collection. The window has been handsomely decorated with postal cards and other enlarged photos. He is now seated for a portrait of his companion, Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones is regarded as one of the best photographers in the country and is a member of the Washington Henry, Tanner, Mrs. George Walker, Mr. and Mrs. "Burt" Williams, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Mrs. Robert T. Washington, Mrs. Jones is a real artist and the work in the window easily demonstrates his ability as a workman and finisher of the most cards taken and finished almost in a minute see Mr. Jones of the Climax, 3420 State street. Miss Leona Daughtry of Sixty-fifth and Vincennes avenue, has guests from the city entertained last Friday night at whist. Miss Katie Fowler has returned to the city from Atlanta, Ga. She reports a very pleasant stay. Chicago's Clubs. In the city of Chicago there are about fifty clubs of various aims and objects, including the charitable and social fields. Among the most prominent girls' clubs are the Panther Girls, Jewel; among the Literary clubs preeminently we find the University Society, Young People's Club, Young People's Progressive, Men's Civic League Phalanx, Standard Literary and Peerless; among the charitable Wheatley, Fisk, Tuskegee, Fellowship League and West Side Women's Club; among the Orchard Wills Midtown, Na HEY T LEIGH W Monologist E With his Nosegay of Nonsence C This Week Joel's Dixie NO KIDDING, "L. D. J WANT Desirable location in a good town to e drug store or some other line will be co The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. The Memp Is the only fully organized and incorporated Colo business for the season desiring dates with all fir agreements. We have also gotten together a s the South. Write us for any information. Addi JAMES GONDER, Owner. 184 Vance Ave., Me The Englander Couch Bed As a Couch Partly Open As a Bed TED, I Men! Ambitious Men, Business That Can Handle Men. Men with Iron in their blood, s in their face. Men with a record for Doing nary way varre, Umbrian Glee, Federal Glee, Centre Nous and the Twentieth Chicago are exciting wide and favourable commendation and are actually making some valuable contributions to the welfare of the faces of this city. The literatures have faced problems affecting the Negro here throughout the country. Particularly it has been the work of the charitable club and the Amateur Minstrel Club went up and such a splendid entertainment on Monday night for the benefit of the Old Folks Hall. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS The churches have been quite busy and are all making themselves and their good work. The sermon preached at St. Paul. A church on Zavalia street on the east side of the city, Prof. Hawkins band will furnish music. The pleasure of a recital by Miss Marianne Hare, assisted by Mr. Richardson, Quite a large crowd attended and there was praise but praise for the performers. Miss Hare, a large crowd attended and there was force of waiters at the Hunter Hotel and aeral walk-out was the result. We wish an arrival of Jolly John at the Dreamland, the place will take on new life. ...The news of the day read the Freeman. It can be found at the street. S. A. HARRISON. IRONDALE, OHIO On Easter Sunday Mr. Rabbit layed eggs at all the churches for the little ones their Willow spent Easter Sunday in East pool...Mr. Gen Brown and Ernest Pennington were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. he had at his house. Mr. Carl Kates and Dock Hodgroves were on the city Sunday...Rev. Sam McMester had a revival meeting at his church Sat- day at his house. Bennett is on the sick list. Honor Bennett was in city...Mr. Dock Hodgroves tried one of Jack Johnson's stunts; he tried to outbox two men, but failed. Mr. Homer Wilson was in town. Bennett was in girl that married dear old dad...S. Pennington and E. Pennington were out of the city Monday...Spend your spare time reading the Freeman. GET ON THE STAGE VAUDEVILLE I tell you how. Fascinating profession for either sex. Big salaries. Experience necessary. Splendid engagement always travel. Travel. Theatrical agents and authorities methods. Thirty years experience as manager and performer. Illustrated book. Frederic La Delle, St. Joaquin, Jackson THERE WHIPPER Extraordinary Culled From the Garden of Fun. The Theatre, Atlanta, Ga. JOEL IS THE KING!" TED! establish a business. Colored grocery, considered. Address "Investment," care Ohis Tigers Colored Base Ball Club in the South now open for first class clubs. Can guarantee all contracts or strong "line up" of some of the best players in Memphis, Tenn. CHICK CUMMINGS, Assi. Mgr. The Famous FURNITURE COMPANY 448 to 456 W. Wash St. We are showing a larger and more complete stock at lower prices and better quality than ever. Cash or easy payments. New Phone 1068 You will want a Kitchen Cabinet, a Good Range, a Carpet, a good Fine Room Rug. A Library Table, a Davenport. MEN! Inclined Men, Hustling Men, Steel in their back-bone and Ordinary Things in an Extra- GOSSIP OF THE STAGE John Malloy, working single in his two weeks at the Oriole Theater, Cleveland, Ohio. "Gloomy" Gus Smith, that monologist with repertoire, is still in the South doing well. Susan and Thompson at the Temple Theater, Geneva, N. Y., and Happy Home, Ithaca, N. Y. They drew large crowds throughout the engagement. Pioneer Theater. Anderson and Holmes opened this bit and went nicely. The Four Dancin' Devil's cleaned up for everything the wasn't clean. The Felican Trio, three clever young ladies, stormed the bit. There were two other girls, who opened the door. Imperial stock company in "The Colored Gents of the U. S. A.", Nashville, Tenn., from April 7 to 21. Burress and McClellon, the Two Puzzles, are making good everywhere. At Rockhill, S. C., last week. Jimnie Dick is still in Daytona, Fla., having much success. He will remain at April 15, when he will go to Meon, Ga. Whitman Sisters (May and Essie) and picks are meeting with great success on United time around Boston. They are booked solid. Michaelus and Michaelus are at the Gordon Square Theater, Cleveland, O. Will play the Dixie Player, Toronto, Ontario, week of March 31. Frank Montegomery, Florence McClain and Dixie Players had big success in Columbus, Ind., first half of this week. Will be at Knightstown, Ind., last half. The Carter Trio at Gold Theater first half of this week, Brooklyn, N. Y.; last half Bon Ton, Jersey City, N. J. Sunday concert Hertford and Newams, New The "Incomparable Dewayman Wiles" that artistic contortionist with J. C. O'Brien's attraction Georgia Minstrels, is a state attraction now showing in the state of Mississippi. Nugent and Schaffer (Carrie and Odessa are cleaning up at the Metropolitan Theater, Memphis, Tenn., with their neat sister team. They are some singers and dancers. Charles A. Burton of the team of Barron in Hoopeston, Ill., under the care of a doctor. He was injured in a wreck on the Frisco leaving Chicago Sunday night, March 23. James H. Gray, with Stetson's "Uncle John" in the city, this week on his way to Dayton, O., to visit his mother. Will rejoin his show at Terre Haute, Ind. Mr. Gray takes the part of Uncle Tom. Earle and Johnson and their "Sun-showers" on the Pacific Coast. Now playing for Edward Kellie of Seattle, Wash. In May we open, with our company headed for Edmond Kellie of Seattle, eight years, and we are still young men. WHAT'S WHAT ON THE DUDLEY CIRCUIT. Week of March 31, 1913. Washington, Va.; H.-H. Dudley Theater (Law Henry), manager; Wilson and Wilson, Easton and Easton. Fairland Theater, Frank Kearney, manager; Pick West Bed Theater, Charles Green, manager; Moore and Moore, Hester Kent. Petersburg, Va.-Idle Hour Theater, Pat Northlington, manager; Robinson and Randell, Daisy Collins. Richmond, Va.-Dixie Theater, Walt J. Coulter, manager; Brown and Du- mont, Susie Sutton. The Hippodrome Theater, Walter J. Coulter, manager; 15 wk. club, including the Griffin Sisters and others. Norfolk, Va.-Globe Theater, J. Van- Buskirk, manager; the Griffin Sisters. Pat and Hayes, William Johnson. Newport News, Va.-S. H. Dudley Theater, Matt Lewis, manager; George Byrd, Princess Sotanka and two other acts. Maltimore, Md.-Legum Cabretta Show: Anita Gonzalez, Alice Owens. Baltimore, Md.-Tom Tombus's Cab- retta: Jeff DeMount and stock company. Philadelphia, Pa.-Circle Theater, George family, manager: Five big acts of vandals. Louisville, Ky.—Ruby Theater, E. B. Daddy, manager. Opens about May 15 (By the Owl.) The Lincoln Theater. A big bill all week at this house. Miss Jane Scott went nicely. The Vervalens got all that was coming to them. J. H. Scott claimed only claims only, and soolist, and not that he was shown by the Lincoln audience that he couldn't bring them too much class. Crockett and Williams, closed the bill and went to the front fast. The edge, a very clever soubrette, and Crosby and Wilson. These two young men are coming to the front fast. Ralph Delhay went good. Watts and Tyler closed and went great. They are both very close. Crescent Theater This house is holding its own nicely now. The first half was very good and the second half had Howard McGill, Bibel Hall, Hallett; McGill, Gains and Brown, and the Anthony Three, a sketch. This coming week opens with Hunter and Chappell's stock company. Franklin Theater Ben Hutcherson, whom we might call Adam, is a very good singer. Sweeney and Colling, the sweetheart, Colling the soubrette. The old veteran Adam three quartets sang and danced and quite a bit of singing and dancing. James and Jones are two very clever people who will sing and dance. Joey Ringold was good and re-earnestly applause at each show, Vanner received a high-class applause and should never have to loose any time. Family Theater Monday week's hill opened with Miss Madau Jones. This young lady is very dear and has the kind of an act that will please her with what class. Miss Jones has played in house several times before, and al-Sadie seemed to be a drawing card. Al-Sadie was a friend who did very well. Madau Dessie's Damsels came and renewed their former success. Williams and Stevens had a good time with the Chinaman and His Friend." was good. They drew large crowds throughout the engagement. Pioneer Theater Anderson and Holmes opened this bill and went nicely. The Four Dancing Bears wasn't clean. The Pelican Triple, three clever young ladies, stormed the bill. On Friday for the one day, Then came Mr. J. Towell and wife. Delions and closes close the week's bill and they closed open with Dixon's Jolly Folsks stock company in "Diana's Revenge." If this Devils, then Dixon has two good acts. Lafayette Theater. The stock company here presented by Will Marion Cook, Alex Rogers and H. S. Weiss. The stock company week. The Traitor is the name of the two-act play. I find it very good and one would like to see more of it. Miss Weiss not having changed as the remainder of the cast did well. The vaudeville part started off with Freddie and Venita, and then with Love and Helen, female impersonators have no voices for singing, but the small one is a clever toe dancer. Bob Dale, the man musician, and Larry Harper Hayes Clifford and company, numbering five, were great. In the last half the Saydens company. Cole and Warmer, a German team, did well. They went big, as did also Cleary and Trayst. Notes A few members of Dudley's Smart Set company dropped in the city today to spend Easter with friends. Barney and Samoria left here last Monday for Philadelphia to open at the Auditorium. The Sambo Girls are at the Victoria Theater, Philadelphia, commencing March 24. It is with regret that we learn of the death of the late Frank Clairmont, who passed away Friday night, March 21, at 10:41 o'clock, at his residence, 216 West 133d street. Mrs. Lillie Stevens, wife of Mr. Stevens of the team of Williams and Stevens, from San Francisco, Cal. five days ago, a fine one, as she made four stops, at St. Paul, Chicago, St. Louis and Washington. The Muses left Sunday night for Christfield, Md., with several weeks to follow. The board circuit, Tue. send regards to all. THE NEW CROWN GARDEN THE- ATER, IN MARYLEY, MANAGER. Regular vaudeville at the New Crown Garden Theater this week. The bill as a paused, they attend in numbers sufficient to make the box office interesting, and they go away in good humor. "Pretty good sign, eh?" Hicks, Hicks & Co., "Big Four Trio" This team does some pleasing turns. The time is when they do. Hicks being especially good. She is best, however, in her dancing, for which she gets the hands. There's a comedian. He also does the laugh. By some "influence," refuses to be any longer a hen-necked husband. The songs are put over the way. The company has been touring the South with success. After doing the West it will return to Philadelphia, where he formerly general manager of the International Booking Agency, the first colored man to be a theatrical career, playing various roles, straight, comedy, etc., reaching a performer's ambition, a manager of Braxton was formerly a part of the team, who severed his connection some time ago. Hicks speaks of him as a formermer. He would like to hear from him. U. S. Thompson. "Slow Kid." "Slow Kid" has become a favorite at the Crown Garden Theater. His line of songs, "Slow Kid," has been singing. He gets the applause for this work. He shines especially in his dancing, which is comic, eccentric. He can twirl. He can dance. He is right along with the music. Character acting, his work can well be called. Perhaps it is called so, because of its varying characters, "shouting," "going home" and such like, which makes a hit with the audience. His song, "Fifteen Cents," by Chris Smith, wins, also his "Dragging Thompson was with Wallace and Hagenbeck's show last season. He had things his own way as a fun maker. He laminated his own materials. Since his last season he has been working right along without a layoff on the Dudley circuit and elsewhere. This speaker is one of the many performers find it difficult to make their dates run even. He thinks of rejoining the Wallace and Hagenbeck people when their season opens. He has the reputation of being interesting and funny, he is in demand. Latenha Rogers Spanish Dancing. The Crown presents a delightful Spanish dancer this week. She is a talented performer. She years ago she left the city, went as far as Mexico, where she remained quite a while. During her stay in Mexico, she was the charming dances of that country. Her first number is a song, "In Santiago," accompanied by the dancers she knows so well to use. Her dainty, quaint costume, together with her pretty figure, also her pretty voice, makes her a second and third numbers were graceful dances such as are known to the Spanish people. In motion as a part of the dances Miss Rogers demonstrated that the head is perfectly at rest. She does this by placing her head on her head, during the intricate movements of body and feet. It was noted, too, that the audience appreciated Miss Rogers' performance on the right direction. She is recently from California. Laila Mitchell and picks do some pleasing turns. The boys do a funny bit of comedy. They are good entertainers as a bunch. WASHINGTON (D. C.) NOTES. Miss Hester Kenton, in good songs, cleaned up at the Fairlyland featuring theaters. Week of April 7th at Howard.... Tim and Hester Moore, a great song and dancing act, featuring featuring Watch for Kearneys Fairlyland Theater ads soon.... Read the Freeman, or we will show pictures soon. See Gentry Chelsa Theater ad this week.... Joe Johnston cleaning in the east; some Grees Blue Mouse Theater ad coming. THE AUDITORIUM THEATER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. with so entertaining and lively a tabloid comedy as "The Two Wearies Tinkering," with Criswell and Bailen in title role, their own from their own auditorium Theater set it up a high standard for its Easter week show—a standard to which each of other acts rises. Annie Cook Panney, late of the 1920s, in her position, her repertoire was fine, her wardrobe elegant, and she appeared in all her pristine charm, and had that power to move the emotions and animate the pleasure of the audience, members of her, and carry her audience with her, which was perceptible at every performance. Allen and Morton, in their sixth weeks' engagement, sat on the violin, kept the house in a merry mood. The THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Claude Wintray duo sang melodiously and themselves into flavor, which licked much applause. Bonnie and Semoura are amusing, and "A Curious Puzze," which gives them a chance to display their versatility in Mexico. New motion pictures filled EASTERN THEATRICAL NOTES. (Billy E. Jones.) Allen and Morton are at the Auditorium Theater the week of March 24, and New York the 31st. The Tolliver Trio, at New Circle Theater, Philadelphia, Pa. Murphy & Francis are at Proctor's Theater, Newark, N. J., the week of March 24. Miss Blanche Howell is improving and will soon be able to go out. She sends her friends Harold and all friends in and out of the profession. She is at her residence, 123 West One Hundred and Thirty-fourth street, New York City. R. Cooper the comedian, is back in New York City, where he will get ready for a performance. He will feature his song "The Fifteen Cents." NOTES OF NASHVILLE STUDENTS T. J. Culegan's Nashville Students have toured successfully through California, Oregon and Indiana. Burt's circuit waukeele. We opened to a packed house in Seattle and have been a funny little comedian, is going big all the time. Thos. Thompson introducing the comedy show, wonder how the old folks are at home, are sweet ballads, Coy Herron is still commanding the hood, hoopers and deer tricks, the fire strings, Lawson Fina, Earl Washington, John B. and all send the best regards to all friends. So we are sailing along to success the Nashville Students. T. J. Culegan, owner and manager, $800 Grove S. A. DUDLEY'S ACTS GO BIG AT MONOGRAM. Good Show at the Grand—"Burt" Williams at Big White Reception. CHICAGO, Ill. March 25. Monogram Theater King William and his educated dogs opened the bill at the Monogram this week. This is an act from the Duxbury Museum. The dogs were Thompson did a monologue and a back dance. Lee and Lee sang "Here Comes the Bride." Lets Go to away. Thompson did a little Venus sang the ragtime melody, "Dangerous Rag" and "Want to Do It" and the "Barbers Ball." The bill proved an excellent one, but the weather was bad of the week. Grand Theater. Remarc and Rilay in "A Night of Mystery" was the opening act at the Grand the first of the work in an English play, and William followed with a musical and talking act. Tom Linton and his Jingle Girls, seven in number, was one of the best musicals beautifully staged. Adair and Hickey, in a revolution in ragtime, was the cleverest act, receiving liberal applause. The bill closed with actors in a comedy of jugglers and dancers. Notes. Owing to the break of the Eastern and Western Burlesque wheels, W. H. Smith has been offered a Frunconia in its new, organized Progressive Amusement Company. This is the first time a colored burlesque show will be seen in burlesque houses since days of Sam T. Jacks and Alicia Octoermos. Rosemond Johnson and Charlie Hert have been engaged to appear in the American Review in London. Johnson and Dean have re-united and sail March 22 for Europe, taking with them four people. Sam Corker, now traveling with the Edgar Connor and the "Sambo Girls" were tended a banquet in Boston last week. S. H. Dudley is now booking some acts at the Monogram. This week he has attended Williams and his dogs. Other headliners it is removed that Hertig and Seamon will take out the Oyster Man next season, placing Julius Glen at the head of it. Sims and Thompson are in Albany, N.Y., and are showcasing big. They sail now for London. Moving pictures of Tuskegee Institute, April 1, at Orchestra Hall. Folklore songs as sung and preserved at Tuskegee. Johnnie Woods, the celebrated ventriloquist, is now being, booked by W. H. Smith. This week, St. Louis, opens here. April 7. Green, Pugh and Thompson are at the Palace Theater. Marlow and Mabel to follow. Going big. "Burt" Williams was at the banquet Monday at the Mansion of Mr. Cobham of the Cohan & Harris company, ROUTE. S. H. DUDLEY IN "DR. BEANS FROM BOSTON"—Cambridge, Md., April 7-8; Dover, Del., 9; Salsbury, Md., 10; Chester, Pa., 11; PATI MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY—Louisville, Ky., April 6 to 12. Branham, Rosetta Beechmur, Chas. Beechmur, Chas. Boyd, Clifton Brown, Rastus Brown, Clarence Brown, Clarence Bryant, Archie Butler, G. E Cullman, C. Coffey, C. H. Dukes, F. H. Davis, Fred Freeman, Freeman Geo, Ferris, Blissmark Fields, Henry Fleeman, Fleeman Gibson, Leroy Glmore, Buddle Graham, Frank Graham, Frank Green & Marlowe Gazan, Billy Hamilton, Geo. Hamilton, Henry H.W. C. Hightower, Charley Jackson, Kilmer H chiche Kennedy, Sam W. Lee, Ed Payton, Hattie Princess Rajah Bashir, Estelle Smith, Miss Estelle Styles, Doshi Staff, Miss Grace Townsend, Mary Taylor, Estelle Wilson, Ruth Wilson, Ruth Balley, Mrs. Ray Beechum, Blanche Denton, Lula Dion, Laura Derborn, T. R. Emma Ennis, Mrs. W. R. Ennis, Mrs. W. R. Hall, Carle Maa Jones, Jane Lena Huntlett, Mrs. Lena Huntlett, Mrs. Lena At The Buckingham, "Zallah's Own Company." (By George Slaughter.) In the race for success in the burlesque field this season the pace is set by the company, which beats the attraction at the Buckingham theater, commencing with the matinee Sunday. This show, without a double, has the most horrible and the most organized to tour the burlesque circuit. In the quality of its material, the merit of the company and the up-to-dateness of the performances, the production closely resembles a Broadway musical review. The company is named *Unkissed Oriental* are the titles of the two musical comedies which this company will present. They are brimful of song hits, surprises, and elaborate and clever electrical and scenic effects. This organization is headed by Zallah, the remarkable Egyptian dancer, and a company of clever comedians and exceptionally pretty women, especially the latter. Moving Picture Supplies We handle everything in the Moving Picture line. Carbons, Tickets, Condensers, Cement, Machines, Gas Outlets, Times, Wreath, Either hand or hand machine, hand machines, films, etc. We have a few good bargains in Machines and pictures. Write for our Supply list. Local reference Pekin Gale GreenBldg. Bld. P. Box 928 Norfolk Va. Thos. E. Taylor, Prop. Alcazar Theatre! Wants first class acts of all kinds State all in first letter. Address A.L. RITZLER. Manager NOTE---We can play your act 3 to 5 weeks, but not on B. F. Keith Circuit. Write TIM. E. OWSLEY. HAYWARD OVERTON, First Tenor; WILLIAM JONES, First Bass; EDWARD WHITEHURST, Second Bass. COMEDY, SINGING AND DANCING. EDWARD WHITEHURST, Manager. Address 256 West Thirty-seventh Street, Care Robin Press, New York City, N. Y. WANTED! To buy a first class Theatre or Picture House. Address ED. SHERWOOD, 414 1-2 Baxter Ave., Superior, Wis. MATINEE EVERY DAY B. F. KEITH'S Grand Opera House Next Week. Vandeville in its High est Expression. 500 EXCELLENT SECOND BALCONY SEATS. MATINEES 10c: EVENINGS 15c. SUSIE PERRY & PERRY HENRY With something to please the eye and ear and keep the feet a going. At the Rex Theatre, Winston-Salem, N. C., indefinite. Managers write. Walnut St. Theatre "Happy" Julius Glenn, the Wangdoodle Comedian Together with a great Supporting Company ALL NEW SHOW THIS SEASON. Stupendous Production! Pretty Creole Belles! A Landslide of Melody and Merriment. This Week Entire Balcony Reserved for Colored People PRICES, NIGHTS AND SUNDAY MATINEE: First 4 Rows, 35c; 8 Rows, 25c; Mezzanine Box Seat, 50c. TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY MATINEES: All Seats 25c, Except Mezzanine Box Seats 50c. The Great Fer-Don! Wants Colored Musicians Wants Colored Musicians Comedians, Acrobats and Big Sensational Acts for his Big Medicine Show. No boozers, tourists or mashers tolerated. John Moberley, Young Rucker, Arthur Prince, Billie Nichols, A. A. Copeland, Boston Webb, Whitney Viney and Geo. Taylor write at once. People who double band and stage given preference. State lowest salary in first letter. I pay railroad fare after joining. Address all letters to IMPORTANTNOTICE Do you want 12 to 20 weeks work? I have it for you in three of the best Houses in the South. Chattanooga, Savannah and Atlanta, and adding more every day. All short jumps and sure pay every Saturday. So get busy and write or wire in your open time. No act too big, no salary too high. Will advance tickets to any part of the United States for good people. All acts must have good lobby display, which must be sent a week in advance. Write or wire Atlanta, Georgia UNNY DIXIE Minstrels in place good musician and per- formers at all times. Address Thompson, Okmulgee, Okla. Wanted at Once Piano Player with William Dewey's Coon Hollow Minstrels secure pay. Now booking with Great Southern Shows. Write Dewey, Mgr., Ensley City Ala. week March 81. TELFAIR RY AND WASHINGTON "NONSENSICAL" Presenting their Newest and Best Laugh Provoking Absurdity THE MARIE AND THAT COLORED GENTLEMAN new offering of superlative merit. Managers and agents let's get acquaint- icit your correspondence. Week March 24. Glebe Theatre, Spartanburg, S. H, Melody, Harmony and Comedy! How is That??" Who? IES AND HILL THOSE KOLORED KANDY KIDS Workers. Not the world's best, but we are as good as the rest. Always work- er clean goods. Still here at the Majestic Theatre, Columbia, Mo. Florida Blossom's Co. method of notifying all Performers and Musicians to hone readiness for the coming season of 1913-14, as we are paraphrases to venture out soon. We need no introduction thearsal and date of opening will appear in this paper later. PER PETE WORTHEY, Owner The Florida Blossom's Co. Meters 619 Broadway Macon, Georgia Wanted at Once For Chas. Geyer Minstrels to double 2d violin in orchestra; trombone, to double tron- chestra; tuba, to double same in orchestra; cornet, dou- ble. Must all be sober, first class and make your salary right close; 2-car show under canvas; 40 people, biggest on roo- das. Geyer Minstrels Delivery Cairo, Illinois Wanted Musicians Internet to double band and orchestra; Tuba to double ba- stra; Baritone to double band and orchestra; Clarinette and orchestra; Trombone to double band and orchestra to join on or by March 24. Show opens April 00 per week sure. We play nothing but vaudeville hous- Virginia, one week stands over the Gus Sun Circuit. Tie parties. Write me at once. Bennett Hargraves Echol Street, Greenville, South Caroli IXIE els and per- Address Paulgee, Okla. Once follow Minstrels southern Shows. Write or bch 81. ELFAIR HINGTON! INSENSICAL" Making Absurdity RED GENTLEMAN." agents let's get acquainted. Theatre, Spartanburg, S. C. Is That?" Who? HILL! MY KIDS as the rest. Always working. Columbia, Mo Com's Co. s and Musicians to hold of 1913-14, as we are we need no introduction. appear in this paper later. EY, Owner Com's Co. Macon, Georgia Once Minstrels umbone, to double trom- orchestra; cornet, double make your salary right. people, biggest on road. Minstrels Cairo, Illinois sicians ; Tuba to double band orchestra; Clarinet to double band and orchestra. Show opens April 1. but vaudeville houses Sun Circuit. Tick- graves Conville, South Carolina can place good musician and performers at all times. Address Dana Thompson, Okmulgee, Okla. Wanted at Once Piano Player with William Dewey's Coon Hollow Minstrels Good salary, sure pay. Now booking with Great Southern Shows. Write or wire Wm. Dewey, Mgr., Ensley City Ala. week March 31. Presenting their Newest and Best Laugh Provoking Absurdity "LA BELLE MARIE AND THAT COLORED GENTLEMAN." Just another new offering of superlative merit. Managers and agents get acquainted. We earnestly solicit your correspondence. Week March 24. Globe Theatre, Spartanburg. B. C. JINES AND HILL! THOSE KOLORED KANDY KIDS Singers and Talkers. Not the world's best, but we are as good as the rest. Always working. Why? We deliver clean goods Still here at the Majestic Theatre, Columbia, Mo The Florida Blossom's Co. Takes this method of notifying all Performers and Musicians to hold themselves in readiness for the coming season of 1913-14, as we are making preparations to venture out soon. We need no introduction. Notice of rehearsal and date of opening will appear in this paper later. Wanted at Once For Chas. Geyer Minstrels Baritone, to double 2d violin in orchestra; trombone, to double trombone in orchestra; tuba, to double same in orchestra; cornet, double orchestra. Must all be sober, first class and make your salary right. We never close; 2-car show under canvas; 40 people, biggest on road. Chas. Geyer Minstrels General Delivery Cairo, Illinois Wanted Musicians F. Bennett Hargraves EXTRAORDINARY This Add. is to Notify Performers that Metropolitan Theatre when purchased by G. Barrasso and A. Barrasso, (father at a cost of $30,000. Successor to Fred. Barrasso. Still Remain Under the Management of S. Isaac policy of the house will not be changed. Still playing the best acts in Vaudeville. Word to the Wise Sisters, Clarance Powell, Original Rags, Loretta Bert Whitman, Robinson & White about this house Live Owners also Control the Savoy Theatre can't use your act when you are open, I will do no face you some where. So drop me a few lines. A communications to Metropolitan Theatre Theatre A. Barrasso, (father to Fred. Barrasso. agreement of S. Isaacs. aged. Still playing role. e Wise Original Rags, Loretta, write about this house. the Savoy Theatre e open, I will do my time a few lines. Ad- Theatre The Metropolitan Theatre Has been purchased by G. Barrasso and A. Barrasso, (father and son) at a cost of $30,000. Successor to Fred. Barrasso. But will Still Remain Under the Management of S. Isaacs. The policy of the house will not be changed. Still playing the best acts in Vaudeville. A Word to the Wise Ask Griffin Sisters, Clarance Powell, Original Rags, Loretta, Baby Jim, Bert Whitman, Robinson & White about this house. The Above Owners also Control the Savoy Theatre If I can't use your act when you are open, I will do my best to place you some where, So drop me a few lines. Address all communications to The Metropolitan Theatre Memphis, Tennessee --- 5 Simms and Thompson stopped the show at the Colonial, Albany, N. Y. The Brinkleys were at the Majestic Theater, Camden, N. J., week of the 24th. Hopkins and Wilmington, Del., followed. The Whitmans & Picks, Mae and Essie, are working for the United Time doing fine. Howard Theater, Boston, Mass., next week. star may be, for it will be the only recognized colored company. Marager Barton went to Washington, D.C., to adjust matters with Mr. Dudley to finish the season. They both came out of Mr. Dudley's room smiling. can not say at this writing just how long the season will last, but Mr. Dudley says he is going to stick to the finish, not so much for the management, but for the people, as it would stop forty or more people from draw At the Dunbar Theater, Columbus, O., week of March 17th, Profs. Jackson and Robinson, the Maxwell sisters and Edith Hearns, soubrette. Emmett Anthony has been at the Crescent, Washington, D. C., for three weeks. He has five more weeks at the same house. He would like to hear from friends. Harry Long, formerly of the team of Thornton & Long, now with Stetsons U. T. C. Co., would like to hear from friends with care the Freeman. Leon, magician and ventriloquist, finished with his show the week of March 17th, going into vaudeville the week of March 24th. Address 621 Estelle St., Jacksonville, Fla. The Grand Theater, at Birmingham, Ala., will be completed and ready to open by June 1. The Grand will be one of the best theaters of the South. It will be one of the best in the country. The many friends of Mr. W. A. Dotson, late of A. G. Allen's New Orleans Minstrels, and the popular shoemaker of Ft. Worth, Tex., will be surprised to hear of his death. He died after an operation Monday, March 3d. He leaves a wife and son, and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The great Clemo recovered from his operation. He is now in his sixth week on the Dudley Circuit. He says: "Many thanks to friends for their letter of sympathy while I was sick." This week Blue Mouse Theater, Washington, D. C. J. Johnson on this bill is some cemedian. Last week, while playing at the Dixie Theater, Charlotte, N. C., Mr. Billy Amte's home, his wife Mrs. Grace Amte received a wire from her sister at her home, Brunswick, Ga., to come at once. Your mother died March 17. Mrs. Grace Amtes left for home at once. Mrs. Amtes will regain home a few days. After the funeral is over they will open in Atlanta April 7, over Joel time. Jines and Hills have a little talk as managers. Here it is: We must say after you have worked for S. D. Joel, of Atlanta, Ga., and C. H. Turpin, of St. Louis, Mo., you can rest assured you have met the two "kings." It is not a question of what you want, it is how much do you need. If now some bad performers don't come along and make him or herself a bad fellow with these two gentlemen, it will be good for the best of us, and we must not leave out the wizard, Tim E. Owsley, one of the best managers in the business, and he will do right by any act; he is a good fellow and he is my friend. Dixieland Theater, Charleston, S. C Smith and Smith are still doing fine, they are in Chaleston, S. C. Lehman is keeping the house in an uproad with his monologue. Hallie is there with her buck dance. NEW YORK CITY. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brown of the team of Brows and Hodges, Mr. Billie Mc Clain, Mrs. Z. Merriman, Mrs. John Farr and Mrs. Elwood C. Knox, wife of Mr. Knox of the Indianapolis Freeman, were guests at the C. U. B. A. Tuesday. Mr. Burt Murphy of Francis and Murphy joined the party. The evening was pleasantly spent. Mr. Bob Slater and Mr. Leon Williams president of the C. U. B. A., assisted in entertaining the guests. Feb. 11, 1912 AT THE STAR, DALLAS, TEXAS. The children were all pleased with the afternoon mathews, and the choice music which has been the talk of the metropolis. Manager Rube Williams is ever on the alert to please his patrons, and at night the stock company is pleasing hundreds of patrons from all parts of the city in button busting comedy, and up-to-the-minute siging, dancing, and specialties with feature dramas that hold them spell-bound nightly. THE BAILEY AIRDOME THEATER PARIS, TEXAS. The Bailey Airdome Theater is now being overhauled for the forthcoming vaudeville season. The front and entrances are pieces of artistic work done by the Rodgers Brothers, who are prominent colored carpenters of this city. Permit us to state that the piece of carpentry work referred to is imposingly attractive, a thing to be admired and, will serve to add much to the chief amusements of Paris people for a long time. Paris lovers of amusements (and that means a large person living in thousands colored people living here) are asked the intense interest for Manager Bailey's announcement for the grand opening. This place for amusement has a seating capacity for two thousand and will be open for vaudeville engagements after April first. DUDLEY WILL NOT CLOSE BE FORE END OF SEASON— EVERYBODY'S HAPPY. S. H. Dudley will not close with the Smart Set, as was published in the issue of this paper on March 15th, but will finish the season on account of the Chas. E. Parton contract with the theaters. They are booked for the remainder of the season. Mr. Dudley to appear and if he failed the company would not be able to play. So Mr. Dudley there could be Smart Set this season, but by Mr. Dudley retiring I suppose the same managers that refuse to play the attraction without him, will be glad to get the Smart Set with whoever its star may be, for it will be the only recognized colored company. Manager Barton went to Washington, D.C., to adjust matters with Mr. Dudley to finish the season. They both came out of Mr. Dudley's room smiling. I can not say at this writing just how long the season will last, but Mr. Dudley says he is going to stick to the finish, not so much for the management, but for the people, as it would stop forty or more people from drawing a salary, if the comedian should close. Mr. Dudley was very nice about it and decided to stick to benefit his company. We should have more Dudley's. Who will or can take his place? NOTES FROM THE DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS, OPP, ALA. (By Charles English.) We are now in the State of Alabama and everything is drifting smoothly. The show is received in each town with great enthusiasm, as its tone "Thy fame has not preceded Thee," is why we are so cordially welcome and receive such wild applause at every performance...Frank Perryman is making a hit with his musical act, and he will appear in vaudeville next season. He plays trombone, saxophone, telephone and bells...Irwin Brown, violinist and trombine, and his wife lately joined us and (Chapple) Robert Denison, comedian; Shelby McWilliams, cornetist, Boutus and Henrietta McWilliams, of Indianapolis, are still with us getting theirs. The band and orchestra under Prof. Simmons is still doing fine. Chas. English is still hitting them hard with Beans, Beans, Beans, and next will sing Back to Memphis, Tenn. The company sends regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Jeff Webb-Airship, stage manager. THE AUDITORIUM THEATER, PHILADELPHIA. "The Leading Lady Cook," presented at the Auditorium Theater this week, is one of those rarebits seldom seen in vaudelleville when they cater to popular prices. Criswell and Bailey, the portrayers, were at their best. It affords a big laugh and the singing of Olivia in "All Aboard for Alabama," brought down the house. The lines are breezy and witty and the stage setting good. Easton and Easton have a singing and dancing turn that is refined and enjoyable, and both can dance and sing with good effect. Tim and Hester Moore, wh work hard, do a clever singing and dancing number that has plenty of ginger in it. Charlie (Chicken) Jones sings and tells funny (and hilarious) stories with humor. Hester Kenton made a remarkably pretty picture upon her appearance, she is captivating and entertaining, and has a clever voice. Every performance is crowded and the actors make good with the audience, who appreciate a good show and always come back again. STAR THEATER, DALLAS, TEX Clever Billy Young and a few friends made a flying visit Sunday to Ennes, Tex., to visit Mr. Hamp Williams and sons, who have erected a new airdrome and offered Billy the sole management. In looking over the ground and sizing up the situation I can see a fine outlook for good business. It will be the only colored amusement resort for colored people in the town, which has 12,000 people. The weather is too variable and not permitable at present to open the place full fledged until about the latter part of April. By that time I will have finished my engagement here at the Star. We were entertained highly by Mr. Williams, wife and sons. Among those present at a good, old-fashioned dinner were Henry Dixon (Star Theater, Dallas); Harry Fields (Star Theater, Dallas); Nix Dollis, Harry Brock, Eddie Carson, Norris Grisby, Miss Arretta Jackson, Harry Dans, Allen Weslef, Mr. Mr. Upton Williams. The press and public have given me credit for many years for being a good performer. But how I shall come up to their expectations as a manager time will tell. Watch the weather vane. —By CLEVER BILLY YOUNG. THE PASSING SHOW IN WASHINGTON The Griffin Sisters Under S. H. Dud ley's Management. (By Ar-w-te.) (Washington, D. C., Special.) The famous Griffin Sisters (Emma and Mabel), who are conceded a foremost place in the galaxy of "sister teams" on the vaudeville stage, are here this week, and are carrying their immense audiences by storm nightly at S. H. Dudley's U street playhouse. The demand for them has been so insistent and so many have been unable to get into the theater to see them that the management has held them over for another week. They are presenting a new and varied repertoire, singing new and catchy songs, responding to calls for old favorites, and are showing some stunning new gowns, causing the society ladies to "sit up and take notice." They invariably make a complete change in their evening gowns at each of their three appearances, something unusual, even among our most fashionable female stars. The Griffin Sisters are the only group of their and are intensely devoted to their profession, putting in every possible moment studying out new ideas that are likely to please their army of admirers all over the country, and afford a new avenue for the exercise of their versatile accomplishments. During the two weeks they are here they have been royally entertained by the representative society people of the nation's capital, and have been the guests of honor at a number of very elaborate functions, together with automobile jaunts to points of historic interest in the vicinity. Both of the ladies are charming conversationalists, and their advanced views on stage life and matters of general interest are alike profitable and entertaining. Referring to their plans for the present and future, Miss Emma Griffin said to a Freeman representative: "Yes, you are at liberty to announce THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Well If I Do, Dont You Let It Get Out. Words and Music by BABY SEALS Composer of Many Sheets Blues Arr. by Artin Matthews. I'm so lonely Oh so lonely, some I got luck, y won some money. since my ba . by thrown me down since she gave me such a deal I've been roaming She heard bout it THE SEASON'S SONG HIT—Agents wanted. Music dealers write for special terms. Single copies 15 cents. Address E. C. Knox, Care The Freeman, Indianapolis, Ind. that the Griffin Sisters have turned over their entire business management to S. H. Dudley, and we are delighted with the splendid results he is achieving for us, both in the matter of securing advantageous 'time', and seeing to it that we get the money commensurate with the high-priced acts we are giving and the amount of energy and intelligence we try to put into the work. No matter how good an act may be, it requires a clever and experienced manager to get satisfactory 'time' and salary. Mr. Dudley has no peer in the race as a theatrical manager, and he has proved to us that he is capable of doing much for us that we could not have done for ourselves. He has enabled us to maintain the lofty standard we have set for our performances in the past, and has placed us in the very first and best colored houses—and at the right figure. We are now booked up solid until May 24 at some very flattering salaries. Mr. Dudley says he may send us to Europe in the summer, which, by the way, gives me a chance to tell you that we are having made in New York some of the most stunning gowns ever shown on a vaudeville stage. Of course, you will always pardon a woman for wanting pretty clothes. "I wish to say to our bretheren and sisters of the profession," continued Miss Griffin, "that they will find it to their advantage in every way to have a manager, especially one of the sturdy and reliable caliber of Mr. Dudley. It seems to me to be our bounded duty to give him the first call upon our services, as he is the first and only one of our race and profession to undertake such a mammoth and expensive proposition as to organize and finance a colored theatrical circuit, guaranteeing competent colored acts the protection and steady employment that such a circuit renders possible. It is nothing more than right for us to fall in behind Mr. Dudley and give him all the encouragement and help that we can. "We do not wish to emphasize the color line in the profession, but it must be admitted that we shall thrive best and be able to be more independent if we have among us a colored manager who can offer us adequate salaries and good dates, rather than be at the mercy of white speculators, who will often take advantage of the helplessness of the colored performer and refuse to give either the opportunity or the money to which he or she is justly entitled. There is nothing to brag about in being on "white time" unless there is a square deal for all concerned. Those of us who have fought our way by hard work into the front rank and gained some influence owe it to men like Mr. Dudley to exert it in their behalf. In proportion as the colored performers strengthen the hands of colord managers, they will strengthen themselves and make their place in the profession more secure. We heartily commend Mr. Dudley for his courage and race loyalty, and we urge others to come in under his protecting wing." "Sister and I are very fond of Washington and its cultured people. It is a pleasure to play here, where we have found so many friends and who offer us so much encouragement. We wish we could make this beautiful city our home. Washington is destined to become the theatrical center of the country, as far as the colored artists are concerned. Here you have the Howard Theater, the finest house in the land for colored people. It is superior, in many features, to the white houses that cater to the best white people. It is an inspiration just to look at the Howard. The smaller houses here are much better equipped than is true of most of the other cities. And, more than that, the theaters that ask for colored patronage in Washington are actually controlled by managers of our own race. To make a long story short, you may say for the Griffin Sisters that we shall, in the future as in the past, stick to our colored managers and try to build them up. Race pride is one of the primary essentials in the permanent up lift of the negro in the theatrical arena. CAIRO, ILL. A. M. E. Church Choir Will Sing "The Prodigial Son." Special to THE BOMMAR Mrs. Lucy Suey of Poplar Bluff Mrs. Lucy Suey of guest of Mrs. Sadie Evans of 424 118 street Saturday and Sunday... The Egyptian Literary Society of the First Free Baptist church, met Monday night, March 17, 1913, at this church on 33d street, and had two very interesting debates. The first subject "Was it Ordained by God for Judas to Betray Christ?" Affirmative: Messrs. Thomas Parm and Robert. Moore. Negative: Mrs. Lula Washington and Thomas Mack. Second subject, "Which is the Most Useful, money or Education?" Affirmatives: Mrs. C. C. Henderson and Hattie Ballad. Negative: Mrs. Mamie Moore. Rev. Jerry Johnson... Vale of DR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S WESTERN ITINERARY FARGO, N. D.; March 3.—Booker T. Washington arrived in this city last night. He was met at the depot by a committee of white citizens. He went immediately to the opera house, where he addressed a large audience, more than 2,000 being turned away for lack of room. Following the meeting at the opera house he spoke to an overflow meeting at the Presbyterian church, where many hundreds were turned away. Following this meeting he was entertained at a reception at the Civic Center by leading people of Fargo. He went from here to Bismarck, where he was invited to speak before the Legislature. BILLINGS, Mont., March 4.—The Chamber of Commerce of this city entertained Dr. Booker T. Washington at luncheon at the Elks Club, before which body he made a short address. During his visit to this city every possible courtesy was shown him. He is en route to the Pacific coast. BUTTE, Mont., March 6—Booker T. Washington, the well-known educator, was the guest of this city today. He addressed a large meeting which was presided over by Governor Allen. After the meeting he was entertained at a banquet by the colored citizens. There are many negro ranch owners in this section, and many who hold valuable mining claims. Several of these persons were present at the meeting. One of the finest hair dressing establishments in this city is owned and operated by a colored woman, Mrs. Birthwright, who came here many years ago. HELENA, Mont., March 7—Booker T. Washington spent the day and evening in this city en route to the Pacific coast, where he is under engagement to deliver a series of addresses, mostly in Washington and Oregon. His audience in this city was large and enthusiastic. Governor Stewart presided and introduced him. The audience was composed of the best white and colored people in this section. After the meeting a banquet was tendered Mr. Washington by the colored citizens in one of the finest halls in the city. SPOKANE, Wash., March 11.—Booker T. Washington arrived in this city on March 9. In the morning he spoke at the Unitarian Church. In the afternoon he spoke at the Y. M. C. A., also at the Presbyterian Church. He was the guest of Dr. W. C. Morris, of the Spokesman Review, at tea. In the evening he spoke at the First Methodist Church and also at the A. M. E. Church. On March 10 Dr. Washington spoke in the morning at Lewis and Clark High School and at the North Central High School. In the evening he spoke at Moscow, Idaho. On March 11 he was the guest of the Chamber of Commerce at lunchon. In the afternoon he spoke before the Women's Federated Church of Commerce Building, dined with the Young Women's Christian Association, and later in the evening was tendered a banquet by the colored citizens. This is the first time that a colored man has been permitted to speak in the Chamber of Commerce and to the Women's Clubs. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Dr. Wm. T. Vernon in Town—News of (By Wm. Brooks.) Special to The Freeman: Sunday services were made exceedingly interesting at the various churches, and the devines preached grand sermons for the Easter tide with much force and eloquence and to the pleasure of the audiences which attended, and they listen with eagerness. The church with melody sang some sheer music to the delight of the hammers. The Sunday schools all reported as being in an excellent condition with an army of little folks in attendance... The Monumental Baptist church, Rev. M. W. Moore, pastor, Ladies Central Club, which has for its object the beautifying and improving the spiritual side and financial condition and betterment of the above named church, is doing some telling church work as such. They meet from house to house holding their meetings, and each lady, as the hostess, entertains the club with a grand reception, and they partake so freely. Mr. 13th, collection $19.55; February $23.65; total amount $43.20. Mr. H. Q. Ware; president; Jas. Darby, vice-president; Miss Luella Davis, recording secretary; Mrs. Jannie Bankton, treasurer...Sunday. 3:15 p. m., the Y. M. C. a. had its usual big meeting at Joel theater. Music good. Feature of the meeting, the lecturer, Hon. G. W. Murray, ex-congressman S. C., orator, Subject, "The Handicaps" was treated masterly in its presentation, and every place was crowded...Hon. Wm. T. Vernon, D. D., A. M. President Campbell, A. M. E. College, Jackson, Miss, and one of the Afro-American foremost speaker of matchless ability, under the auspices of the pastor and members of the Warren A. M. E. Church, appeared at the Auditorium March 12, 1913, at 7:30 p. m. Amid and despite the downpour of rain for about an hour, the people, with the spirit of eagerness, came and listened with the satisfaction of minds as the subject was made vividly clear to all present. The lecturer is a man extraordinary ability, a platform speaker a great entertainer intellectually. The lecture was made intensely interesting in a dramatical way, as he, with great force and eloquence thrillingly captured the hearers, holding them spellbound to the close. He was able and did carry the audience high on the plains of Ancient history and made grand the application of it for today's doing. He is a wonderful gift as an intelligent man, for the intellectual world, and is inspirational to the youth of today in his presentation as a source of information and as an educator; so distinctively on orator of the Negro race and a charmer, afluent speaker. He was showered with greetings and a most cordial invitation to come back as a welcome guest to be here. Applauses lasted ten minutes. The music of the choir was superly rendered by them and it enlivened this special occasion. Subject, "The New Birth Discussed."...The New Salem Baptist Church, Rev. B. P. Broughton, D. D., pastor, had a grand baptising Sunday at the hiver. About twenty persons, all dressed in white robes, women included. An unusual big crowd witnessed the occasion which was marked with decorum. (By Bowles) Special to THE FREEMAN. The noted reader, Mr. Harrison, was here last week and recited in the auditorium of the university. He was very much delighted and also surprised. He said that he was not looking to find a school as large and as well equipped as he did. Everybody is very busy this week as the second term's examinations are in progress. The Athletic Association has elected officers and expects to have the boys ready for the season in a short time. Would be glad to get games with any nearby colleges. President Page is very busy attending to the business of the school. We are hoping to get a nice sum appropriated by the Legislature, nearly $100,000, to run the school for the next two years. Advertisements In The Freeman always bring good results. 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 a "Booker" Washing-ton book that Mr. Booker entitled "The Man Farthest Down," in connection with a six months subscription. You can't believe that it's not that a great bargain! That is what you call killing two real birds with one stone. You know how well qualified you are, and that's less fortunate members of society, and in this volume he has exhibited all that sympathy and understanding which he him vastly more than a mere "booker." Really, the book itself is worth the order that our people may get a line on just what is going on over the world we live in. For the next 30 days get the most popular book of the age. "The Man in the Window," by Johnston, published by Doubleday, Fase & Co. and the greatest and largest Narrative Negro weekly, the Freeman, for $2.00. Those desiring to take up the proposition will forward this office $2.00 in money order, stamps or registered letter and your order will be promptly addressed. For further information, call BLWOOD C. KNOX, Manager The Freeeman Publishing Co., Indianapolis, Ind. Boisy D. Lagoo, Mgr. Lige Pearson, Prop. Box 109, Cordelle, Sporida. Crescent Theatre, New York City Under New Management, Martinson & Friob, Props. WANTED—Feature acts at all times. Write or wire. SAM D. HYAMS, Booking Representative. New Circle Theatre 1321-23-25 South St., Philadelphia, Pa. 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 preposition. This Exchange has just begun and can play acts five weeks. Watch us grow. Monogram Theatre! The most popular Vaudeville and Moving Picture House on the South Side playing all First Class Acts. Orchestra the very best. Hourly performance from 8 to 11. Matinees Sundays and Holidays. ADMISSION, 10 CENTS. Want act of all description's quick. Send photos if possible. Booking New York Philadel- phia, Del. Cambridge, M3, Baltimore and Washington, D. C. Affiliated with the lead leading circuit. 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. 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 The Managers who are Wise are Booking thru S. H. 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 tries. No act too Some are Wise, Some are Otherwise The Managers who are Wise are Booking thru S. H. 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 tries. No act too big for us to handle. Get in touch with the I Manage, (Sonny, Turn on the Electric Fan) The Pictures are hand colored. The patrons, performers and proprietor are so by nature. Let us hear from you. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Florida Frank Crowd, Owner and Manager. Lyric Theatre One of the best equipped Motion Picture and Vaudeville houses in the South. Will open on the first of March. Shall like to hear from all first class performers, stock companies, tries, 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 3110-12 State Street, Chicago, Illinois Performers Send in Your Open Time. Good vaudeville acts, stock company, musicians that double. No fancy salaries, but money every Sunday evening. Bard and orchestra leader, all summer engagement. Boozers, kickers, knockers save stamps. Opens about March 28. Globe Theatre, Jacksonville, Fla., for 6 Weeks, Going Fine. Send us Your Subscription IN THE FIELD OF SPORT. BY HAROLD C. MCGATH. BRISBANE, Australia—Sam Langford, the Boston heavyweight pugilist, defeated Jim Barry, of Chicago, in the first round March 16. This is the second time Barry has been beaten by Langford. In their first fight at Melbourne in May, 1912, they went eleven rounds. Harry Lewis Knocked Out Jack Harris LONDON—Harry Lewis, the American welterweight, knocked out Jack Harrison, middleweight champion of England, in the third round of a twenty-round contest. The fight took place at the National Sporting Club. Harry Lewis last February obtained an award of $3,750 daamges in a suit against a motor car company on account of injuries he had sustained in a taxicab accident, which, his counsel argued, had impaired his nerve, vitality and his ability to fight. Sopped the Bout. SAPULPA, Okla.—Adjutant-General Canton and a squad of national guardsmen from Tulsa, acting under orders from Governor Cruce, stopped the scheduled ten-round fight between Carl Morris and JJim Stewart, of New York. No information etaoinshrcse York. No intimation was given that the bout would not be permitted until almost time for the first gong. The Two Sams Still in Sydney. Report comes from Sydney, Australia, that the two Sams, McVey and Langford, are still there. Langford is an idol. McVey is also very well liked. Badger A C Bouts In the fixtures at the Badger A. C. last Friday night Battlefred Fred and Kid Campbell fought four rounds to a draw; Kid Fields was fifteen pounds overweight and Young George Dixon O Chicago refused to fight; K. O Brown stopped Kid Black in the third round; Jack Bowman and Young Dixon fought six rounds, Bowman baxing the better of it. Glen Coakley Gets Decision Over Howard Wigam. FT. WAYNE, Ind.-After seven rounds of a gruelling battle, Glen Coakle, of this city, was given the decision over Howard Wigam, of Indianapolis, on a foul, near this city. Wigam was almost out in the third round, but came back strong in the fourth and held his own until he fouled the local boy in the seventh. It was a hard fought battle from start to finish. Coakley showed maries of Wigam's punches after the contest. Coakley meets Tony Caponi here on March 25. A big crowd witnessed the bouts. All preliminaries went the limit. Brought in the Pork Chops CINCINNATI—Kid Ash brought home the pork chops in his fight with Fitz Rudey, of Indiahapolis. The Cincinnati colored boy was as quick as a cat, and after the third round had things all his own way. Rudey did not perform as well as he did in his previous bout with the kid at Elmwood and fought like a fighter who had lost heart. Another Foreigner Coming Another Foreigner Coming. LONDON—Herbert Symon, the Irish-Australian heavyweight, who fought a fifteen-round draw with Joe Jeannette and was later defeated by Sam McVey, has sailed for America to seek a bout with Gunboa Smith, the Californian, who knocked out the English champion, Wells, in New York last week. Coming After Lightweight Title. LIVERPOOL, England — Freddie Welsh, champion lightweight boxer of England, sailed for New York on the Mauretania. He expects to arrange a match with Willie Ritchie, of San Francisco. Joe Jeannette Toys With the Man. NEW YORK—Joe Jeannette, Hoboken's negro heavyweight, figured in another of his periodical workouts the other night before the Queensboro Athletic Club of Long Island City. The opponent selected for Jeannette was one Jack Reed, of Toledo, who was sain to have made quite a record in the South, including a victory over Nat Dewey. It was the same old story for Jeannette. 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NEW YORK—Beaming with confidence and joy over his round-and-a-half knockout of Bombardier Wells in Madison Square garden, Gunboat Smith declared he was ready for Luther McCarty. The former navy champion, whose three walls to the Britishier's jaw set the pride of Albion so deeply into dreamland that he did not awaken for ten minutes, said he knew from the first he would have an easy time. "I will go after McCarty now," he said, "for I think I have shown my right to the first chance at him." "What happened to me?" were the first words of Bombardier when he was revived in his dressing room. Smith, the gentleman with the terrific wallop, is looked upon to as the real white hope, and fight fans here are urging him and McCarty, the white heavyweight champion, who has been ardoitly dodging fights since he won from Al Palzer in the elimination tournament. BACK TO DEAR OLD LONDON. Bombardier Wells Finds Pace Too Strenuous in New York. NEW YORK.-Bombardier Wells, the well known English ring expert, whose meeting with Gunboat Smith on Friday night resulted so unfortunately for the visitor, sailed for home on the North German Lloyd lines Kaiserl Wilhelm II. He was accompanied by Mrs. Wells. Shortly after Friday night's affair Mr. Wells said he had decided to return home. "I have found America a very noisy place," said he, "and while the atmosphere of New York is quite exhilarating, I am not in a place that feels itself to rest and recuperation. A sea voyage is always restful. I have found, and that is the reason I am sailing on the Kaiser. Three weeks in the nerve tension of New York is about all one can stand. I long for the rest and quiet of dear old London." THE AMERICAN GIANTS IN THE WEST SCORING SUCCESS AS USUAL. Special to The Freeman. Special to The Freemain. The American Giants leaves or left for Los Angeles, Cal., March 21, playing at Lemoore, Cal., March 22, 23, Hanford, Cal., March 25, Fresno 26, San Francisco 29, San Francisco 31, Stockton April 1, Grant Pass, Ore., April 2, Medford April 3, jumping to Seattle, where they play through the Northwestern League, opening with Seattle champions of the Northwestern League April 4, 5, Van Couver, B. C., 7, 8, Victoria 9, Tacoma 10, 11, Portland, Ore., 12, 13, Spokane 14, Missoula 15, Butte, Mont., 16, Denver, Co., 17, 18, St. Louis, Mo., 20, 21 arriving in Chicago April 23, completing the longest and first trip of any ball club to ever invade the far northwest. The American Giants captured the pennant in California Winter League composed of ball players of National and American Leagues and Class A. A. players, have played 60 games, losing 10. Their great playing and gently conduct have made them many friends. CLEVER BOXERS MISS APPLAUSE. Glove Science Not Popular With All Ringsiders. NEW YORK—Whether improvement in the art of science of boxing is keeping pace with that in other lines of sport is a question often discussed where boxing enthusiasts gather. Many old time followers of ring events maintain that instead of improving it is deteriorating. To prove that this is so they call attention to the fact that there are no fighters at present to compare with Corbett, Fitzsimmons, Ryan, Gans, McGovern, Dixon and many others of like caliber who held for a generation or so ago. Most of the criticism directed at present-day boxers is to the effect that very few appreciate the value of a little judicious felting before a lead and that footwork is rapidly becoming a lost art. Observation of the methods employed by the boxers at local clubs any evening will bear out much of this opinion. Nor is the reason far to seek why it should be so. Provided there is plenty of action shown, a large and noisy portion of the spectators are well satisfied with the character of the entertainment afforded. In fact a certain percentage resent bitterly any attempt upon the part of the performers in the preliminary bouts to make use of feinting, ducking or sidestepping. Such maneuvers are permitted the boxers in the main event, but any attempt to be "clever" on the part of a preliminary youngster at once calls forth many yells of disapproval. Yet it is from the ranks of these youngsters that the champions of the future are to come and those of the present have come. No wonder the novice boxer, no matter how ambitious, soon ceases trying to learn the scientific principles of the game when he is made to feel that he has disgraced himself if he takes a backward step in pulling away from a swing or avoiding a rush. All of which indicates that the fightgoing public neds educating as much as the boxers. The latter are only trying to supply what seems to be demanded. Of course, there is a good portion of every ringside gathering who favor science rather than crude slugging. But these persons seldom belong to the type who voice their opinions at the top of their lungs. Consequently the noisy gallerier who yells "Take him off!" when there is no provocation more or less directs the situation, although his views are not those of the real fan who pays for a high priced seat but remains silent. Undoubtedly the amount of adverse criticism directed at Abe Attell, Johnny Kilbane, Mike Gibbons and others of their likl for stalling has had much to do with influencing sentiment against clever boxing. These men are recognizing the leading experience of the manly art. Criticising them appears to the unthinking to be the same as objecting to skill taking the place of brute strength. But as a matter of fact, although it is nearly always the clever boxer who is disposed to cheat by unduly conserving his energy, that is no reason why scientific boxing should be considered synonymous with stalling. Yet it is plain that there is a certain element that makes no distinction. force. It landed squarely on the jaw. Nine seconds were counted before Wells attempted to resume boxing. He was weak and all his speed had disappeared. He stood off and boxed his man in order to recover, but Smith tore in, and with no attempt at science in, and to batter down the clever Englishman's guard. The latter's resistance was wailing fast under the roughling tactics of his opponent. A hard right smash over the left eye sent Wells to the floor again, where he remained for another nine seconds. All the fight had been taken out of him and the end was already in sight. Smith once more rushed with a right swing, which found a landing place on the point of the British's chin. The blow was delivered with telling force, and Wells was unconscious before he house where Mr. Buck family now reside on L and will have it remode into it soon...The Rev. has just closed, sevented to the church last S...The Misses Joshko street are constant re Freemas...Mr. Cecil Mound, Ill., is in the city尼帕 Parkman and Miss mack have returned from Trenton...The Y. vites all of the young m to meet with them Sun James Brown is preside Hathaway secretary...Knox of Chicago spent in the city...Mr. J. Lan caster House has been...Miss Elliza B. Free BOMBARDIER WELLS' EXIT. American Heavies Too "Hot" for Him —That Proposed Fight With Jack Johnson. (By Billy Lewis.) The Britishers were wise indeed when they vetored the go that was scheduled between Bombardier Wells and Jack Johnson nearly two years ago. Very much was said about the evil of the fighting business at that time. Perhaps in the history of the fighting business not so much has been said as was said when Johnson "invaded" England. The pulpits fulminated, public men uttered pronunciamentos, all to the end that the business was bad, very bad. It was said that if the fight was permitted that it would mean that the country stood for brutality, it would mean the encouragement of the gross, when it should be the duty to promote whatever tendency toward refinement, etc. The discussion waxed so warm that are long the whole island was more or less concerned about the proposed fight. The moral side won with hands down, and one will think that because it was also expedient that they should win. Jack's fame had preceded him. His brisk movements since he had landed on the island were advertised and noted. He came coronation week with all the pomp and splendor of a poten-tate from Bombay. He had an automobile smash-up as soon as he struck the streets, and he sprinkled silver over the curious throng as a healing balm. He had other ways that were considered rather taking, even if a bit aggressive. The Britishers fell for him. They liked him all right, but as they valued whatever little pugilistic reputation they possessed they thought it best to cut out the scrap. The English people grew political, philosophical and religious over the proposed fight. It was argued that the British possessions in Africa were largely of negroes, black people, and that owing to the fact it would be bad policy to be putting black men against white men, especially where there was such an excellent chance for a dangerous outcome. As things go in such countries one can see the wisdom of the philosophy, viewing it from England's side. In a sense the negroes of South Africa are ruled as subjugated people. This is a reasonable state of affairs since the number of civilized blacks is being daily increased by recruits from the savage hordes that swarm to the country's interior by millions. This subjugation, as is well known, is somewhat of the master and slave phase, as harsh and severe sounding as it is. In America somewhat of the old relation lings, just enough to tinge, to color everything. The races in America are not en rapport. So when Jack Johnson wins over a white man the thing doesn't go down so well. We have no savage hordes to pollute or "dilute" our civilization, compelling the unusual in enlightened governments, putting the distance between the races as "infinity." The English people can not afford yet awhile to see the positions of master and slave reversed. The publicists and other, more or less concerned, did not fail to work the theory of maintaining the "right" relations with the black subjects; the pulpits and moral forces were of one accord; public sentiment followed, and to the end that there be no fight. There was yet a small class, and very effective, who insisted that Wells was no match for Johnson and as a mere matter of saving flesh and bones they stoutly maintained that thing ought not to be. Never was there such harmony before on any question confronting the British public. All England was right. Bombardier was spared a good beating. This has been conclusively proven by his subsequent activities. He put in his time after Jack departed the island, doing training stunts most assiduously. He was in a very enchantment, being already an enchantment heavyweight of England. All he had to do was to run across the Atlantic and tell it to the heavyweights in America that he was looking for a scrap. Men and gold were at his bidding. A few days ago he engaged "Gunboat" Smith. Bombardier was in fine form, according to the ringside spectators and sport experts, weighing 192 pounds to Smith's 182. The light took place in New York. Only two rounds and it was all off with the foreigner, reported elsewhere, as it follows: "The pair lost no time in getting together when the gong sounded. Wells, always on the alert, awaiting an opening, shot his left straight at Smith's nose. After a clinch Wells repeated the blow, and Gunboat made a wild right swing which went wide of the mark. The British stabbed and jabbed the Californian, devoting all his attention to the face. Smith rushed into a left swing that suddenly halted him, the blow landing on the cheek. As the pair came together Smith again essayed to reach the Britsher with a swing, but the latter easily avoided the blow, and scored left and right to the face. None of the blows did any damage, although, although the blood was trickling from Smith's nose. Wells found the placing on Gunboat's for two stiff lefts in quick succession, when Smith scored his first left to the face, but lacked any real force. Wells continued his left jabs, when Smith for the third time swung viciously but wildly. The force of the blow carried him off his feet and he slipped down. He was up at once, and was met with a left hook on the head. Just before the bell Wells worked his left to the face without a return. Wells easily outpointed Smith. The British boxer was out of his corner as soon as the signal was sounded and was halfway across the ring as the Californian started. The pair came to a clinch, and Smith then made another attempt to land a right swing. It went wild, but he followed it with another that reached the mark. It struck Wells with a thud and the Englishman went down under its force. It landed squarely on the jaw. Nine seconds were counted before Wells attempted to resume boxing. He was weak and all his speed had disappeared. He stood off and boxed his man in order to recover, but Smith tore in, and with no attempt at science tried to batter down the clever Englishman's guard. The latter's resistance was waing fast under the roughing tactics of his opponent. A hard right smash over the left eye sent Wells to the floor again, where he remained for another nine seconds. All the fight had been taken out of him and the end was already in sight. Smith once more rushed with a right swing, which found a landing place on the point of the British's chin. The blow was delivered with telling force, and Wells was unconscious before he reached the canvas. It was a clean knockout and Smith did not wait until the ten seconds were counted, but jumped over the canvas and hurried to Wells's location, where he sunk limp and inert to his chair. He was several minutes before he could be revived and his seconds supported him as he left the scene of his defeat. TO THE AMERICAN GIANTS. Paper read by the president of teh Good Fellows' Club at a banquet tendered the American Giants Baseball Club of Chicago, Ill., at Los Angeles, Cal. To the American Giants: The day of the American Giants arrived in Los Angeles should be celebrated as, as great a historical event as the landing of Columbus in America was celebrated in Europe or the celebrating of any important event that happens once in a life time. Here is a team that not only scintillates with individual stars but shines in its great team work. It is a piece of perfect machinery that can only be put together by a master mind and in this case the master mind is, Mr.Foster, known the world over as "Rube." Here is a baseball General who is outclassed by no one and who has humbled all opposing ball teams as Napoleon humbled the mighty powers of Europe. The hame of the Giants preceded them and they have lived up to all that was expected of them and more. Their conduct on the field has always been the best and they have always aced as gentlemen should act. here, on one team, can you find a battery of gunners that equal Lindsey, Johnson, Dougherty, Gatewood or Foster? Who was it that made Ty Cobb look foolish? Petway of course. Where can you find as smooth a working infield as Pierce, Monroe, Barber or Taylor, and so on to the men that cover the outer gardens, who are the best in the business? Words fall me when I attempt to sing the praises of the American Giants the greatest base ball machine on the continent to-day, and there are the greatest aggregation of Base Ball Stars in the world. Our one wish is that they could stay within always and represent the Fair City of the Angels. This smoker which is given by the Good Fellows is probably only as a drop of water is to the Pacific Ocean when captured with the way these Champions have been dined and wined by others. But no person or persons wish the Giants any more good luck or happiness than the Good Fellows Club, and our standing toast will always be to "The American Giants." ENGLISH CHAMP DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HIT HIM THE SAYS— "GUNBLAST WITH TOO MUCH FOR BOM- BARDIER. NEW YORK—Thrust back into the second-class division by his easy defeat at the hands of "Gunboat" Smith, the hard hitting western heavy, and still wondering how it was that he lost the fight in the second round. Bombardier Wells, champion heavyweight of Great Britain, paid tribute to the conqueror. "I didn't know what hit me," said he. "Hereafter I will throw science to the winds and wide right in." This statement explains in itself the reason for the easy victory of Smith. That rogged fighter, acting on the advice of his seconds, brushed aside the clever defense of his opponent, and advancing close to the Englishman, held him three times with straight rights to the body. Wells was weakened by the first blow, he tettered at the second and the third sent him into dreamland. It was a sad climax to a brave effort which the Briton was making toward a match with Luther McCarty. There was little choice between the men when they entered the ring. Both seemed in the pink of condition. In the first round the Englishman clearly showed that he was master of his opponent in the science of the game. He ducked, fainted and jabbed with the cleverness of Jim Corbett. Smith was no plussus by his shifty opponent. In the second round a different story was told, "Gunboat" tore after the Briton, pushed him back against the ropes by his superior strength and finally sent him to the mat unconscious. The fight was over and another "white hope" disposed of. Just previous to the fight Smith made the following statement: I accepted this contest with Bombardier, two good reasons, I can use the money, and after I've knocked the Britiser out I'll force Luther McCarty to mox me, either in this city or on the coast. AMERICAN OLYMPIC NEXT. Chicago Events May Rival Games at Stockholm. CHICAGO—An American Olympic, guaranteed by its promoters to rival the Olympic games at Stockholm, will be staged in Grant park, scene of the big aviation meet, June 29 to July 6, according to announcement made. Harold F. McCormick, president of the American Olympic Association, who promoted the big Chicago aviation meet, heads the committee on the Chicago Olympic. Foreign stars will be invited. NOTES OF JACKSON, TENN. Special to THE FREEMAN. Mrs. Melvina Webb has returned from a trip to St. Louis...Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Twigg have returned from Fulton, where they attended the funeral of Mr. Twigg's sister...Miss Minelle Newbern has been visiting the past week in the city...Mr. Ed Williams of East St. Louis has sent his little son Alfred to make his home with his grandmother, Mrs. Edna Williams, on Poplar street...Mr. T. Walker of Sycamore street is still confined to his bed, where he will be pleased to have all his friends call... Mrs. Sarah Pope has purchased the house where Mr. Buck Thomas and family now reside on Madison street and will have it remodeled and move into it soon.... The Revival at Berlan has just closed, seventeen being added to the church last Sunday night.... The Misses Johsson of Totten street are costant readers of the Freemasons...Mr. Cecil Owess of Mound, Ill., is in the city.... Mrs. Sidney Parkman and Miss Jennie Womack have returned from a short stay in Trenton....The Y. M. C. A. invites all of the young men of the city to meet with them Sunday afternoon. James Brown is president, and George Hathaway secretary....Mr. Ernest Knox of Chicago spent Monday night in the city....Mr. J. Lancaster of Lancaster House has been ill with a coll. ...Miss Eliza B. Freeling of South Liberty street has had a violent cold the past week....Mrs. Mary Reid is visiting her mother, Mrs. Harriet McBride, in the city....The stork continues to visit us. He visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Day, on Totten street, Thursday night, March 20, and left with them a winsome baby girl....Free man for sale each week by Charlie Bell Jr. or at Al Ellison's barber shop. BASEBALL IN TEXAS DALLAS, Tex—Organized baseball will have a strong league in Texas, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Waco, Sherman and Mineral Wells being included, so the magnates say. The fans seem much elated since the meeting last week. We can boast of having some of the best players to be found anywhere in the country. The season will open in April and all Dallas fans will have the opportunity to see our team in action when "play ball" will be called out. DR. LEWIS B. MOORE IN TALLAHASSEE FLA. Special to THE FREEMAN Dr. Lewis B. Moore dean of the teachers' college of Howard University, Washington, D. C., has accepted the invitation to deliver the commencement address of the agricultural and mechanical college at Tallahassee, Fla., May 29, of which Dr. N. B. Young is president. ONCE TRIED, ALWAYS USED. THE BAR-KEEPER'S "FRIEND" TRADE MARK FOR. SCOURING, CLEANSING AND POLISHING BAR FIXTURES, DRAIN BOARDS AND ALL Tin, Zinc, Brass, Copper, Nickel and all Kitchen and Plated Utensils. Glass, Wood, Marble, Por- celain, Etc. GEORGE WM. HOFFMAN CO. Sole Manufacturers 557 EAST WASHINGTON ST., INDIANAPOLIS. THE BAR-KEEPERS' FRIEND. 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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? Mrs. Georgia Blackburn died at her home in this city last Sunday. Mrs. A. Foreman, pastor of Simpson Church, has returned from the M. E. Annual Conference, held at Louisville, K., last week. Rev. H. A. Foreman, pastor of Simpson Church, has returned from the M. E. Annual Conference, held at Louisville, K., last week. Mrs. Henry S. Smith, of Chicago, is in the city this week on business and visitation with Miss Mabelle Smith, and other relatives. Rev. A. W. Byrd, of Greenfield, Ind., and the Rev. Dupee attended service at Simpson Church, and to occupied the pulpit Sunday morning. The funeral of William Rollins took place at Simpson Chapel last Thursday afternoon, under the auspices of Montgomery, K. of P., Rev. H. A. Foreman officiating. Miss Edna A. Scott entertained at 6 o'clock dinner, Saturday evening, at her home in North Senate avenue, in Montgomery, K. of P., Tanner, the artist, of Paris, France. WOMAN'S CIVIC CLUB NOTES. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois will lecture at M. E. church Thursday evening, April 14. Miss Harriett Noble will address the branch on April 18 on "SSuffrage." At the annual meeting of the association Dr. Rammond, a white Southerner and the founder of the Georgia Ga., speaking of education, said: "Sometimes people ask us: Why don't you make us better cooks and better field workers? We are concerned in what our graduates shall become. eW are trying to make better men. We want them to be all that God intended so be when He put personality into them." We are over a hundred. We can inquire about the needs of those intend to do so. Select men who will uphold the civil rights law when we bring a case before them. The association holds its national conference in Philadelphia April 23, 24, 25. DEATH OF HENRY A. ROGAN. Prominent Mason—Well Known in Lodge and Church Circles. Henry A. Rogan, well known in this community, passed away on last Sunday morning at his home on Twelfth street. He was known for his activity in lodge circles, a Mason he stood with the foremost in the country. He loved its works; he mastered them, becoming in every sense a master Mason. He left no heights unexplored. He was a master of Pythias, where he was also interested in developing that order. He was seventy-three years old. His services were held at the Bethel A. M. E. church last Tuesday at 2 o'clock p. M. The Masons, Knight Templars, Knights of Pythias and Eastern Stars were in attendance. A widow surpassed it, bequeathed. Many friends mourn his passing. A. M. E. ZION. March 30 and 31 were profitably and pleasantly spent at the Tabernacle, corner of the church, where the congregation been the occasion of the annual visit of Bishop G. L. Blackwell, of Philadelphia, Pa. The bishop was late in arriving, as he was in the midst of withstanding a great amount of worry and loss of rest, he preached three very powerful and instructive sermons; and the meeting from all sources led to lecturing from all sources approximately $150. On Monday evening the banquet was held at the bishop's room by the Merry Club in the Club of the church was the best and most perfectly arranged FEVER DESTROYED HER HAIR Two years ago I had fever which took out all my hair, I used your Pomade and now have a nice head of hair, long and thick. I owe it to your Pomade, writes Mrs. L. Garrett, 3619 Dearborn St. Chicago, Ill. Ford's Hair Pomade is the old time tried remedy for harsh and unruly hair, that has been giving satisfaction for over fifty years. Ford's Royal White Skin Lotion is a highly antiseptic, non-irritant skin remedy. It makes the skin whiter immediately upon application. Ak your druggist about these remedies. Be sure and get Ford's, manufactured by the Ozonized Ox Marrow Company, Chicago, Ill. For sale by Fergus' drug store, Vaughn Bross', drug store, Pink's Pharmacy, Eubank, Jerry Bros., Jerry Bros., drugists, P. Biodan, Jerry Bros., Graves Pharmacy, Geraldine Pharmacy. and properly extended over given him since he has been presiding over the diocese and we are truly thankful to all concerned. Now that Easter and the bishop's visit is under way, our attention to what may prove to be the last quarterly conference and meeting of the two preceding Sundays and their great demands, it is imperative that we make an earnest appeal to our members and we will do so with a way possible consistent for them. We need your presence and we believe you will give us the financial aid we so much Rev. O. H. Banks, P. E. of the district, will preach at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p. m., the services will begin on time. Chapel, will preach at 3 p. m. Both of these gentlemen will entertain you should you make it convenient to hear them, you will be able to attend the services will begin on time if possible. RICHARD O. TANNER'S PICTURES ON EXHIBIT. At the Herron Art Institute, from the 21st to the 31st of March, there was on campus a large collection of Tanner's best pictures. In the group were several landscapes and also his most famous religious subjects. In the group was well filled with negro patrons who were anxious to see the pictures of the world's most famous artists. Tanner and took great delight in answering all inquiries and explaining his subjects. The Shortridge High School orchestra, under Tanner, and took underered music from 4 to 6 in the afternoon. While in the city Mr. Tanner stopped at the New York Public Library in New York, where he will meet his wife, His son is in a private school for boys in England. Mr. Tanner was entertained while in the city by his many friends. Y. M. C. A. NOTES. T thine meetings have been a benefit to many may be expressed by the large number of people attending Christ through its medium. Thus did Southern oratory in the person of Sutton Cumberland, the last November, and Northern logic in the person of Secretary A. H. Godward, spoke farwell in March. Cumberland, cgner West North and California streets, will be open each Sunday afternoon from 2 until 6 o'clock. Come and spend a social period HARRY W. BROMWELL PASSES AWAY. After a long illness Harry W. Bromwell passed away Wednesday morning at 6:15 o'clock, at his home, 1036 North Senate avenue. He was born in Champaign, Ill., May 15, 1875. He came to Indianapolis about eight years ago. He leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife, Annie J. Bromwell; one brother, Louis Bromwell, and three sisters, Mrs. Lila Johnson and Mrs. Henrietta Alexander of Champaign, Ill., and Mrs. Rose Monzon of Evanville, Ill., who will attend at the home Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. Warner officiating. HIGH-CLASS WAITERS AT THE CLAYPOOL The Claypool Hotel is making special effort to secure high-class colored waiters for its European service, and making commendable headway. A fine set of fellows is to be found there, which is greatly to their credit, since the Claypool is one of the best hotels in the country. The head waiter, H. G. Maxwell, speaks for encouragingly of his men. He wishes it understood that he prefers to be surrounded by a group of polite, attentive waiters, as a matter of interest to the service. He feels assured that if he and his crew can maintain their high efficiency the management of the house will also find it to its interest to keep them. By Annie J. Bromwell and Family. We desire to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted during the illness and death of our beloved husband and brother, Wry W. Bromwell, also for the beautiful boral offerings. ANNIE J. BROMWELL AND FAMILY. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bromwell, Mrs. Luster Johnson and Mrs. Henrietta Alexander will depart for their home in Champaign, Ill., Saturday. Mr. Lafayette Doss of Champaign, Ill., will return also. The funeral of Mr. Harry Bromwell was held at his home, 1036 North Senate avenue, Rev. Herod officiating, at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. The Champion Model Base Bail Team Recorded 1000 yards. General. [By Bee Z. Borel] Telephone Bell 1659. The Champaign baseball team held a meeting at the home of Mr. Charles Taylor, 138 West Hill 111, the eleventh floor, following officers for the ensuing year. Thomas Jackson, captain: Charles Taylor, manager: Harold Kessler, assistant captain: Edward Johnson, manager: THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. WASHINGTON CONFERENCE IN SESSION. (By Franklin F. Johnson.) BALTIMORE, April 2—Ministers and laymen from all parts of Virginia and West Virginia, the District of Columbia, the eastern state show the Maryland and the western state of Pennsylvania are in city attending the annual session of the Washington Conference of the M. E. Church, which began this (Wednesday) morning. The church in connection with the conference its fifteenth anniversary will also be observed Thursday night at two city churches. In opening session Mayor Preston, the Rev. Dr. M. J. Naylor, Mrs. Florena Kerr Owens, the Rev. Dr. W. A. C. Hughes, superintendent of the Baltimore County school system who represented local A. M. E. churches, delivered address of welcome. Dr. Hughes, in his address, said: 'We are the clustered memories of our people's life, struggles and ambitions which stretch far back to the days of Assassin's Creed, the Sharp street of old crowded the gallery of the old Lovely Lane chapel and composed one-third of our Methodist membership in and around Baltimore. Here a group of young musicians of the gospel before Washington marshaled the Continental troops or Cornell's current troops took down the song so our people were changed fro the weird chants of Africa's idol worship to deep minors which swelled from anxious youth to children, which soon began to历久弥新, its distinct congregation in 1802 on old Sharp street, just outside the then city limits, and she has known no closed doors since. We have been told that Baltimore formed the pioneer settlers of the Republic of Liberia. Seventy-two of her members fled from a cruel serdem to the city of Baltimore, and records show that fifty-one members were sold out of the state into Georgia, Virginia, Alabama and Mississippi. In spite of the violence, Baltimore Conference inspired our people with faith and they pressed forward until James Harper and John Fortie, Sr. interested Bishop Matthew Simpson, with the help of the Baltimore Conference to Organize the Washington Conference. CENTRALIA. ILL. Special to THE FREEMAN. the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Leak, . . . Mrs. Delasham and Mrs. S. Gloner of Walnut Hill were in Centralla last week opposing the proposed street. The streets are flooded with water on account of the city officials not looking after that part of the city, . . . Mr. Ed. Willson spent Easter Sunday at Elkville, Ill., and report a good time. AT KENTUCKY'S CAPITAL. The Flood Made Three Hundred Persons Homeless—Old State House Serves as Shelter for Hundreds—City Able to Take Care of Its Own—Mrs. Bunyan, a Hair Dresser—The Mosaic Templars of America Give a Swell Banquet—Kentucky Masons Incorporated With State—Dr. Underwood Delivers Able Address at Shelbville. (Hardin Tolbert at Peoples Pharmacy Both Phones 665. Box 233.) --- Mrs. Tobitha Anderson, state organizer of the Women's Federated Clubs and the president of the city federation, has presided over the appointment of Mrs. Anderson belongs to the class of doers—not dreamers. Read the Frankfort column if you want to find out what these propositions are. . . . Miss Maggie Marshall, of Louisville, who has been the guest of Mrs. Mary L Webster, was caught in the high waters, and has taken a boat ride in the principal colored section of Frankfort, but it was far from a pleasure trip. . . . The Kentucky Masonic Order was incorporated with the state through the business sagacity of Prof. William H. Mayo, the principal pal of the Clinton Street high school, and grand secretary of the Masons. For years the Masons of Kentucky have hoped for a step, and have now achieved full fulfillment of their wishes. It was a great surprise to Grand Master Rev. J. M. Mundy that this step had not been taken long ago, as the order was not fulfilled until time, thus making it a legal institution according to the law of the state. The fault was with some one in neglecting to follow the order, the matter. But now the body is legally incorporated as the Kentucky Masonic Lodge. Mr. J. McAnubfe, of Cincinnati, is in the city, the guest of relatives and friends. Ms. Laura Mays spent a day last week in Louisville, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Johnson. Rev. F. I. Scott left for Shelbville to work in the interest of the Mosaic Templars of America. The city schools have been temporarily closed on account of the high waters. The Misses Silvey will entertain Prof. Burt Lark and the writer. The William Wheeler and John M. Gessner have gone to French Lick, Ind., to accept presents as waiters during the busy season. Dr. E. E. Underwood, one of the city's most prominent physicians and surgeons, delivered the second annual address before Sheboyville, a large suburban city in Shelbyville, large multimillionaire a science greeted this eloquent speaker, and the patients, many of whom were seriously ill, and many were thoroughly convinced that they should become members of this great order. Dr. Underwood told of the great advancement the order had made in the treatment of those that come from belonging to it. He told them that the people become members of the order in this state. He encouraged the colored people to stand by each other and launch into business enterprises of their own design. Dr. Underwood, the president of the Negro press, Negro literature and used that the people become acquainted with the writers of the race. Dr. Underwood, roundly applauded throughout his address. Mr. Harvey C. Fielsa has been appointed to organize the United Loyal Neighbors lodge in this city. He is a hustling young man and takes great interest in the order, and undoubtedly make a success of the venture. Miss Bettie Philton desires to express her sincere thanks to her white and colored friends who so kindly assisted her illness and death of her daughter, Henrietta Smith. Miss Rebecca Gaines, of Georgetown, spent a few days in the city this week. Professor Wm. Bennett and mother, of Versailles, were in the city this week. Mr. David Brown, of Louisville, was in the city the guest of his mother, Mrs. O. Harris. Some young men have some very bad reports on some young ladies of the city, soon as they furnish affidavits to substantiate their claims, stop to the published. However, if they can't make the desired proofs of their statements, an arrest will stop to the talk they are circulating concerning the young ladies. Now, what are you going to do? These columns are open to you, and you must prove what you say or else keep still. Mrs. Charles Marshall is able to be up again after a few weeks' illness. Miss Ann Martin, a former Frankfort girl, died in Indianapolis, Ind., and was buried there for burial. The funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist church. DEATH OF BISHOP SALTER Special to THE FREEMAN Bishop Moses B. S. Salter, twenty-first grade, died Tuesday, March 25th at Cathedral Church. Bishop Salter was born February 13, 1841; converted in 1856; licensed to teach in 1861; elected Bishop 1892; retired at the last conference, 1912. Had been paralyzed for more than a year. Funeral March 28, 1912, presiding. Bishop and general officers are among theisters from all over the county attended. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Notice is hereby given, that the undersigned has duly qualified as administra- tionary for the label Hayden, late of Marion county, Indiana. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. NOTICE. When you are in Montgomery, Ala., stop at the entrance. You can get the Freeman there at city. You can get The Freeman there at city. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blaud's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedies. At the price $5 cents (stamp). Has cured other cure you. Address R. P. Blaud, drug-gist, Indianapolis, Ind. Get Booker T. Washington's latest book, "The Man Farthest Down" and the rest in months, mailed to any address for $2.99. 7 Free! Free! We are manufacturing the very best Bath. Complexion and care we can wash ever made. For washing face or hands and all bathing purposes and all skin care clear, youthful appearance, delicately perfumed water if it positively unvaried. We know this; we can try it. We know this; we can try it. That's why we send anyone answering this advertisement sample box to try: absolutely FREE. As a further inducement, for only 10c silver or 12c diamond finish ring. A genuine sparkling brilliant, adazing beauty. If you want one, call or address THE CREOLA CHEMICAL COMPANY, Dept. F, 962 West Sixth Street, PLAINFIELD, N. J. Adam and Eve IN THE Garden of Eden Historical and Scriptorial. Peculiar facts never before made public. Profusely illustrated. One full page picture shows Adam keep-lar the Hog from the Tree of Life, while the Serpent Beguilal Eve. Don't miss it. Mailed for FORTY Cents. Address W. B. JONES CO., Silver Creek, N. Y. 447 Indiana Ave. Corr. Michigan St. In connection with the reopening of office premises of all kinds, Oysters in all styles. Quick service. Polite attention. Inexact time. Open day and night. Theatre Served. In every town to sell Sterling Toilet Articles. Big money to hustle. For particulars write C. R. R. McDOUGALL, Harvey, Illinois. Best service guaranteed. Lady Attendant Calls answered day or night. Shape for run- ners. Accepts job numbers. Old Phila. Inc., 1850. Main Office Pythian Building. 342 West Walnut Street. Branch. 423 West Hart Street, Indian spoils, Ind. Dr. J. H. Ward Office Hours, 1 to 3, 6 to 8 p. m. Other hours by appointment. Guaranteed to shave YOU clean without using a razor. Will send half pound can by mail postage for in stamps. Agents want to write TEE SHAVING POWDER COMPANY, Savannah, Ga. 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 215 2d Street, St. Louis, Mo. HYPNOTISM! Do you want to control and operate the mind and thoughts of others? Twenty complete les- sons and diploma sent for $5. C. O. D. $2 down. D. D. W. E. R. D. WESTER 208 Lee Street. Montgomery, Ala. 100% profit: sols to every colored man and woman on earth: this the quickest kind of easy money. send 15k stamps or coin for 50 sample money. Money back if not satisfied at first glance. International Specialties Co. Republic Building. Chicago, Illinois All repairs guaranteed. We Vulcanize. Enam ol. Nickel and Braze. Our prices are lower. Roberson Cycle Company 438 Indiana Avenue A NARRATIVE of THE NEGRO BY MRS. LELIA AMOS PENDLETON For Birthdays, for Every Day. A comprehensive history of the Negro race from the earliest period to the present time; told in pleasant narrative style; may be read and understood by children. Bound in cloth and illustrated. Price $1.50. Address Mrs. L. A. Pendleton 1824 11th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. WANTED MEN! Prepare as Sleeping Car Porters and Train Porters No experience necessary. Good men wanted in every state. Steady work winter and summer. $50 to $70 a month to start on. Enclose stamp for application blank. Inter Railway Department H, Indianapolis, Ind. UNIVERSAL DETECTIVE AGENCY. DETECTIVES WANTED—Young men to operate in own locality, secret service work. Experience unnecessary. Enclose stamp for particular. UNIVERSAL DETECTIVE AGENCY, $04 Colcord Blvd. Oklahoma City, Okla. Conner's Walk-Over Boot Shop 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 Bloom's Trunk We will stand the hardest usage. The prices are one-third less than new rent-wise buying of samples. TRUNKS, $2.50 up. 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