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Do you want a trip to the Panama-Pacific Exposition? The Freeman will send you. See pa. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER NO "JIM CROW" RULE IN SCHOOLS! Mrs.Ella Flag] Young, Superintendent of Schools, Says White and Colored Pupils Must be Equal Terms. MARTIN J. MADDEN SPEAKS AT APPOMATTOX! MARTIN J. MADDEN SPEAKS AT APPOMATTOX! The Amateur Minstrel Performance at 8th Regiment Armory on Monday Night a Hugh Hit from Every Angle—Dr. P. J. Scott Receives Degrees—Many Conventions to be Held in the City During the Summer—Everything in Readiness for Citizen's Ball—Rube Foster Still Winning—J. H. Smiley III. 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 XXVIII. NUMBER 16 NO "JIM CROW" Mrs. Ella Flag] Young, Super White and Colored Pupi MARTIN J. MADDEN SR The Amateur Minstrel Performance at a Hugh Hit from Every Angle—Dr. ventions to be Held in the City Du ness for Citizen's Ball—Rube Foster (By Cary B. Lewis.) Preeman Bureau, 3000 South State St Phone, Douglass 8058, Automatic 75-233. Chicago, Ill., April 14.—A few months ago Miss Fannie R. Smith, a teacher in Wendel Phillips High School, undertook to segregate Negro children. Children were not given the same education as Wells-Barnett and a committee of citizens took up the matter with Miss Smith, who promised to obviate the matter. Of course she tried, but it was all in favor of the proposed desequestration. It was only on segregation. Finalism got to Mrs. Ella Flag Young, a significant of the public schools of Chicago. On yesterday she made public the decision to废除 the desequestration. Mrs. Ellen Talbert, a high class white educator, was among the first to protest to theि-dence of the school. The students dancing together one afternoon each week. Mrs. Young learned that all of the members of the delegation who favored the segregation was not the only one. She had no children at all. She had an idea that the way to the social lift of the colored students was through intellectual, uplifted by the social lift of the white. With Miss Smith and the students she had a co-led student term. Instead of the tango In the first few months of the years, the students were to a lecture on Mexico, look at stereopontics of the Yosimite valley, or debate in the question of the question of the future of education with the social, and Mrs. Young has found the scheme is successful, so far. The students of the years 1984 and 1985 are amusement and intellectual training, and the students of the years 1985 to 1989 are an inferior race to the same plane. Mrs. Young said: "I believe to rise an inferior race to the same plane is another race so through intellectual training." This is not true. The students of the years 1985 and 1989 are an inferior race to the same plane. The students of the years 1985 and 1989 are an inferior race to the same plane. . . . Friday evening of last week, the Appomattox Club celebrated Appomattox with a banquet and Congressman Grant. It was the principal guest. It was one of the most occasions in the history of the club. There were present lawmakers, documents, and the walks of life, among them being Hon. R. R. Jackson. Hon. S. B. Wright. Hon. S. B. theois Legislature; Oscar De Prieis the justiciar of the City Council; Hon. E. H. Wright. student of the Cook County Bar Association; Hon. Marshall. Hon. Edward Green, former Marshall. Hon. Edward Green, former Legislature; Hon. George H. Jackerman, former member of the Ohio State Legislature; J. Gray Lucas, former member of the Ohio State Legislature; Conl. James H. Johnson, Capt. Nelson, R. S. Abbott, editor of the Chicago Journal; Dr. Charles E. Bentley and seventy-five more leading citizens. --- among the Neros and Caucasians to contract their marriages with their husbands in purpose, to further deradicate the Negro, to make him feel the iron hand of tyrancy so long practiced against him. I plead to you members of the house to open the door to the thing that is just; Justice in his case is meted out except by the defeat of this amendment. Surely the American Conformist is the best justice, too just to enact such legislation. Congressman Madden was roundly applauded. Many came to him and congratulated him for his brave and utterly courageous in and out of the halls of Congress. The Amateur Minstrel. Dr. P. J. Scott Receives Degree. Dr. P. J. Scott, 3321 South State Street, is another one of the professional men of the "Windy City" to take an advance step in his profession. A few days ago he received a degree of Doctor of Optometrics and was made a member of the Illinois State Society of Optometrists in affiliation with the American Association. His sheep skin reads: "This is to certify that Dr. P. J. Scott has demonstrated to this society his technical and practical qualifications in the science of Optometry, which includes the testing of eyes with lenses and the recognition of diseased conditions of the eye requiring medical skill. He is therefore accepted as a member of this society, which agrees to protect him in the领域 of practice of his profession in this state." The diploma is signed by Dr. Henry C. Paul, president, Dr. E. W. Helderkramp, Dr. Scott graduated from the College of Optics 12 years ago. He practiced three years in New Orleans and the remainder of the time here. He has installed $2,000 in machinery and manufactures his own glasses. He will have an exhibition at the Emancipation Exposition this summer. Dr. Scott is married and has one child, which is the pride of his life. His profession has grown to be very lucrative. Many Conventions Here This Summer During the time the exposition, which is to be held in Chicago at the Collegiate Theater, will be attended by many conventions will be held. Among them will be the NAACP, the NAACP Elks, Illinois State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, National Colored Funeral Directors Association, Rehabilitation Center for the Blind Convention, Negro Authors, United Brotherhood of Friendship and Mr. T. Bruce Swann, secretary of the Exposition committee states there will be others. # A Call for Authors and Writers. Dr. M. A. Majors, a writer of international note, has issued a call for the selection of a Citizen's committee, the National Association of Authors and Writers that will convene here August 15th. The National Association of Authors and Writers named are as follows: M. A. Majors, president; H. D. Middleton secretary; T. R. Greener, John R. McCarthy, and W. W. Mitchell, J. Fenton Johnson, W. Allison Sweeny, R. S. Abbott, J. Gray Lucas, George W. Ellis, Hiram Holland, Sylvester Johnson, H. W. Rhea and Cary Lewis. Invitation of Madame Walker The Freeman representative is in receipt of an invitation to attend a re-election for the position of Walker, Indianapolis, Ind. in honor of her daughter, April 16, at Pythian Hall, that city, in honor of his friends with a visit on that evening, providing business matters are not too pressing then. All Ready For the 'Citizens' Ball. On Monday night, April 19, the Citizen's Committee, auxiliary to the local medical association, will give a ball at the event to prepare for the entertainment of the National Medical Association, which meets here. The chairman of the committee and SOME GIRL STUDENTS ATTENDING TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala.—Both young men and young women are offered unusual opportunities at Tuskegee Institute to learn useful trades. Tuskegee is a well-paid and well-educated teacher. Young women are taught cooking, sewing, mattress-making, millinery, ladies' balloring, bundering, floriculture, restable gardening, etc. Young men are taught architectural and mechanical drawing, carpentry, woodworking, brick masonry, plastering and ditle setting, tin-smithing, plumbing, steam- ing, steam engineering, automobile requiring, applied electricity, tailoring printing, etc. There are excellent opportunities young colored men and women trained and well-educated men. Take the time to learn the importance of publicity is constantly in receipt of apptions for trained workers. There were mailed kcalas, L.S. students from states and 17 foreign countries or colon of foreign countries. Tuskegee Institute offers exceptional opportunities to young men or young women who want to be her his or her position. Mr. George Walker is secretary. One hundred of more citizens are on the market in the city of the city of the region's district and the city of the government of the season. The eighth Regi- encement and all the dances will be played. The new floor at the armory will be well waxed and dancers will be used in the time of their lives of the Citizens all. Mr. Julius E. Taylor is chairman of the publicity committee, and he states that it will be the big- gest social event given in Chicago years. All one can hear on nowadays is the ball for Monday night. It is for a good cause and every citizen in Chi- ll is a showcase for the information for the profession of Chicago and the country by being present. private residence. These prizes were fered March 21, on which date a "cle- sion" is taken in the year of the year. The capital was the second among colored people of Shreveport, which campaign closes Monday. Much go- ing has resulted from this campaign, a new event to be held this year, a statement has been noticed, as the interest among the c ored people was great. The officers of the local Court Humor is the most eco- lized and provided Sallie Cole Williams, vice preside Dr. W. M. Wallace, secretary; Al Davis, assistant secretary; Rev. G. Miller, Rev. S. Shelton, Rev. W. Carter, director of directors; Addie Evans, director of education and p licity; Dr. J. A. Henderson and Dr. D. J. H. Cotton, D. J. D. J. Beth Miller, Sophronia Green and L zie Henderson, sick committee. "Rube" Foster Still Winning Report comes from the daily Tribune that "Rube" Foster is still winning games throughout the west. The team is now playing dally and is in good form. It will open here Sunday, April 27, at the American Giants' park, 39th and Shields streets. Reserved seats will be on sale a week before the opening of the first game. J. Hockley Ill Last Week Mr. J. Hockley Smiley, managing editor of the Chicago Defender, one of the best trained men in the profession, was forced to remain home for several days. Dr. Claude Bell was summoned and now Mr. Smiley is better prepared to take his post again. Mr. Smiley is said to be the star headline writer of the race. Expected Here In Max. Miss Mabelle Smith, whose wedding was expected in Chicago in May. Her trosseau will be made by Mrs. Porter, the leading modeste in the city. THE FRONTENAC CLUB MAKES ITS FIRST APPEARANCE. (By P. R. Savilles.) KENOSHA, Wis.-On Eastern Monday the Frontenac club of Milwaukee, and the reputation of the grand ball. Now this was really the most royally planned affair in the history of Milwaukee, and the reputation of the club was not quite douce but grand ball. The hall was beautifully decorated and there were many new gowns, especially made for this occasion. The gowns were complimented, made those that did not wear them at their feet. So you see that the compliment was much in place. Savilves had the gowns and the complimented tingished clubmen of Milwaukee at the affair in Milwaukee. Best society and the Frontenac club will be long remembered. Three members of the club will in a very short time establish a Negro paper. It will be known as the Milwaukee Club, and this paper and also help a good cause for the encouragement of our young men. The Royal Five of Kenosha gave their ball and it was largely attended. The members did all in their power to make it pleasant for their friends, and the club was proud of who were absent not know that you missed. Whenever you hear of Kenosha having an affair it is worth your while to attend. NEWS FROM SHREVEPORT, LA. (By Chas. J. Harris.) The Colored Red Cross Aid Society, the members are the grand officers, met at St. Matthew's church, corner Grand St. Matthew's church, corner Grand St. Matthew's church, Tuesday April 5, and received reports of committees on the same night at the Odd Fellows hall, on Texas avenue, the local Court, the most sanitary school church, and the most sanitary school church, ting, steam engineering, automobile plumbing, plied electricity, tailoring, PELING, plumbing There are excellent opportunities for young colored men and women trained in the nursing profession. The institution is constantly in receipt of applications for trained workers. There were enrolled last year 1,527 students from $22 million in funding. The institution offers exceptional opportunities to the young man or young women who wants to better his or her position. private residence These prizes were offered March 21, on which date a "clean-up" campaign was started among the colored people of Shreveport, which has resulted from this campaign, and a great deal of improvement has been noticed, as the interest among the colored. The officers of the local Court of Honor are: Ben McEloy, president; Salle Cole Williams, vice president; Sally Cole Williams, assistant secretary; Davis, assistant secretary; Rev. G. Mills, Rev. S. C. Shelton, Rev. I. A. Carter, board of directors; Addie B. a wildlife officer of education and licocity; Dr. J. A. Henderson and Dr. W. D. Wilson sanitary inspectors; Elizabeth Biller, Sophronia Green and Lizzie It has been decided to have another "clean-up" campaign in July, under the auspices of the local Court of Honor, that time other prizes will be offered. Mr. Pearl J. Captery has been senior staff days since Easter Sunday, but being a former sick nurses, speedily recovered, and he is again at work on the bass viol and tuba with the Caddo Band and bunch sends best wishes to all friends. Mr. J. A. Porter, proprietor and manager of the Star theater, has secured an annual lease for the colored patrons, the "Trey o' Hearts," which is being featured every Wednesday at McCoy's barbershop, assuring our appreciation by the airlowance of standing room only. The barbershop is located midst, and can be found at Walter McCoy's barbershop $35 Texas avenue. NEWS OF PINE BLUFF, ARK. The Pine Bluff and Little Rock papers made the announcement Sunday morning that the Branch Normal had been ordered closed for the term by order of Gov. Hays. We should all know by this time what the matter was, but we want it understood that the colored people were not trying to get Mr. Harris out for a colored man; it was for his conduct. We have found white people who were profoundly interested in our advancement and we are not likely to be the person who has now to stand for the wool to be pulled in certain ways. We do not want a State school if we must be choked with such as has caused the close of the school. _ _ C. L. Phillips, of Sherrill, and the Widow Staid of Secrest were married in England March 28th at the Baptist church. _ _ Rev. B. R. Williams is busy planting at Rob Roy. Prof. Dr. Conner, of Wadys, was a visitor this week. Rev. Woolfoid, of Webb's Chapel, baptized eight converts at Smart's pond Sunday, the result of Rev. Wilson's work. There will be a reception at the church for Rev. Wilson. _ _ Mr. J. J. Fletcher and wife have taken a short vacation and will visit their home at Fulton. Mr. Fletcher has a timber camp at Scotts and will shut down in three days. He will be in direct contact with them, and his farm. Mr. Ira Lawson will have the refusal of the position of catcher for this team or the Browns. TAMPA ELA. A Big Sale of Cigars. Rev. D. A. Perrin and family have moved to Orlando, Fla., where the office is located. There, he, Messrs. Irwin & Bryant, inspectors of the Afro-American Insurance Company, Jacksonville completed their selection of the local branch here. It is reported that this office is the second in the city. This office is the agent for Mr. John Larkins, our hustling young grocer, has just established a chain of Block Lawyer C. H. Alston is back again among us and is setting the politic tone. Mr. John Larkins, a white business man of Clayton, N. Y., visited the factory owner by Mr. Alston. This is quite a credit 10,000 bears. to a Negro concern when we take into consideration that there are several hundred white concerns in Tampa. The Blacks have a reading room in the Odd Fellows Hall. Their Fridays night debates are growing in popularity. The Smith-Bright Stock Company is now playing at the Maceo. This is a new place where the company has played at that house, when order and decency are to be considered. Unstinted praise is due Mrs. Clara Fry for the good her hospital is to the color of her hospital. The new office is being few months she has taken care of a large number of people without any remuneration. She is a kind and generous hearted woman of our race, and her name should go down in history. She is a good man, and is a very fond of her. Mrs. Mary E. Wyatt has been visiting in Miami, Fla. -- Miss Birdle Bryant has been spending a few weeks at home. Dr. Culp has been delivering a series of letters to the hospital. She is very interesting as well as instructive. Lawyer D. W. Perkins delivered the commencement address to the grad- mian, Miss Blla Player is launching a plan for the establishment of an old folks' home. -- Messrs. E. J. Moore and A. J. Prince are editing a very interesting little magazine. She is writing a short story. -- Mrs. Mary, of the Monthly City, will celebrate their thirty-four wedding anniversary on the 22nd inst. -- Mr. Horace Miller and Miss A. Braddy were married recently. -- Mrs. Blla Player is writing a short story. Insurance Company's hustling agents. The happy couple are domiciled in their new home in West Hyde Park. -- Get this paper each week from its hunting little agent, Miss Margareta Howard. Help her to reach the 200 per week mark. Our people cannot read to what they do, unless doing unless they will read papers published by our own people. CENTRAL CITY, KY., NEWS. Miss Mable Jackson and Florizel A Wilson are visiting Mrs. Dolly Allen Mrs. Annie Porter and Mr. Joe Ranels, of Tennessee, were united in the bonds of matriarchy at the bride's birth. Mrs. Ranels, of Knoxville, Ky. Wm. Offutt, of Russellville, Ky., offi- cated. R. S. Williams has opened a first-class hand laundry and solicits your trade. Dr. Cornellus, of Greenville, Ky, was a Saturdays School Teacher. "Roy," and cease repining, on some train Miss M. E. will soon be return- ing. Mrs. Minnie Owens is no better. Miss Virginia Silvey was able to return home. Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Charley Johnson are both on the sock list. Mr. Ladies' Improvement Club gave Mrs. S. L. Campain a delightful sur- prise party April 12th, in honor of her birthday. The following ladies were replaced by Mrs. L. Campain and their appreciation: Mesdames Annie Collier, Mary Wilson, Tommie Cole- man, Quisenbury, Annie Johnson, Lennie Johnson, Mary Llinley, T. L. Conquest, Miss Virgile Brashears, Miss Rachel Cole- man. Miss Myrtle Ennis is visiting Hattie F. Russell, of Louisville, Ky. The latest recreation for young men at the school is a back of Mr. Sam Powell's barber shop is quite a popular place for the game. The Teacher gives an association L. L. Powell a lunch program at the school building Friday afternoon. April 30. Some pretty and valiant players. The general school is cordially invited. NEWS OF EAGLE MILLS. (By G. C. Johnson.) Special to The Freeman. The board meeting at the Missionary Baptist church last week was carried out nicely. The amount of delegates were here and every one seemed to have been religious during the meeting. At Millville, last Sunday to attend our Easter program, ..... Mr. and Mrs. Sterling dance in Millville. ..... The entertainment at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jamen Seay last week to attend our Easter program. ..... Every one seemed to have enjoyed themselves. Plenty of music by Professor Andrew Moore. ..... Mrs. Jennifer Bert. Johnson spent last Sunday evenings at the friends and relatives here Sunday. ..... Miss Bert. Johnson spent last Sunday evenings at the friends and relatives here Sunday. ..... and returned to her home in Eagle Mills Sunday night. ..... Miss Bessie Hunter was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hettie Ross, of Millville was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Johnson last Sunday. ..... Mr. Harvey Edwards is visiting in Fordyce for a few EARLINGTON, KY. Special to THE FREEMAN Special to THE BOMBARRIER Ind., passed through the city April 8th, en route home after a two weeks visit in Hopkinsville, Ky., among re- sidents of the city. A sister of Mr. Douglas Terry, of this city. Mrs. Qualis died Tuesday, April 6th at about 5 p. m. The funeral was held Wednesday, April 7th. Mrs. Pete Gor- dale vanville, officiating. Mrs. Peppers, of Crafton, Ky., was the guest of her step-daughter, Mrs. Tom Clark, who was on the sick list last week. Mrs. Mary Lizzie Clark, of Guthrie, Ky., was the guest of Mrs. Almeta Bell last week. Miss Aile Dulin, of Crafton, was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. M. Donigan, last week. BISMARCK, N. D. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Anderson returned from their week's visit, with his team from Jessica and port having a week of enjoyment. They heartily thank Mr. and Mrs. Brown for their hospitality, and for friends called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marshall Sunday. Mr. Marshall is Hismaor, and was spent in playing whist, after which the guests were surprised by the hostess to be a taffy pulling. The balance of the evening was spent at Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, singing and music were indulged in until quite a late hour of the night. Those present were Misses Griffin, Stuart, Hodges and Hulett. Harold Wilson leaves for Minot, North morning to join Misses PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. NEWS OF THE NATION'S METROPOLIS Cleveland G. Allen, The Freeman Representative, Wins First Prize in Literary Contest Thursday Eve. TOM DIXON TRIES TO DEFENE THE CLANSMAN! TOM DIXON TRIES TO DEFENE THE CLANSMAN! Rev. W. H. Lee, Pastor of the Zion Church in Brooklyn, one of the Strongest Theologians of the Connection—Mayer Mitchell Refuses to Act and "The Birth of a Nation" is Still Showing in the City—Secretary S. S. Booker says Things are Going Well at Baltimore—Y. M. C. A. Soon to Break Ground. Allen's National News Bureau. 252 West 53rd Street. NEW YORK, April 11. — Cleveland G. Allen, the New York correspondent of the Indianapolis Freeman, and well known in literary circles of this city, is the author of the first volume of the contest, held at St. Mark's Lyceum, one of the oldest literary organizations in this city, last Thursday evening. In the same context, which was the first of its kind held at St. Mark's Lyceum, one of the oldest literary organizations in this city, which was the first of its kind held at St. Mark's Lyceum, one of the oldest literary organizations in the field of the organization, and was under the direction of Mrs. Rosa Lee McClellion, one of the best known dramatists of the 19th century. He was the first of fourteen contestants, among them the leading graduates of many of the high schools of the city. The contest was conducted after the most approved liturgy of the day. The contest was judged from the point of view of the question, and the contest was entitled to the contest. The poem selected by the contester, the contestant, the contestant knew what was to be held, and the contestant was to be held. The prize will be presented at the next meeting of the society to the winner of the contest. The known professional man of the city. The枚得奖者, the best of the city. Miss Josephine Holmes, formerly of Wiley University, and Miss Edith Leonard, the contest proved to be the most interesting event of the year, and the best of the year, and stimulate further interest in the study of literature. The Freeman correspondent was congratulated on his successful performance. The奖章 was given to a very commendable tone. The Freeman correspondent is one of the most active young men in the literary uplift of the race in this city, and has been known for his achievements in affecting the betterment of the young men and women of this city. Zion Pastor Getting Results Your correspondent always makes it a point to keep close tab on the work of the correspondent, the work of the pastors of the various churches of the city of all denominations. Your correspondent has long recognized the field of the Negro pastor is wide one, and that the men in this field should be of the highest character in the work of the pastors becoming acquainted with his work. Your correspondent endeavors to interview one or more of the city pastors and to work on his behalf on week the correspondent called on the Rev. W. L. Lee, pastor of the Bridge Church, usually found. He has forced his way to the field of the pastors, the sheer force of his personal character, and he is recognized throughout men in the field. Like most men you come to the front, Dr. Lee found himself in his early manhood combatting stables. He was in the early eighties a struggling unrecognized preacher in a Walters, and then travelling in that state saw something in the young preacher and immediately became interested. He was in the nola county—he speaks of this as the starting point in his career. Rev. Lee left the pub schools he worked at the sag of twenty-two. One year after he was licensed to preach he applied for admission to the Mississippi conference, and was later transferred to the North Carolina conference, under Bishop Clinton. He was then sent to the Allegheny conference, under Wadesboro and Wilmington, N. C. He was then sent to the Allegheny conference, under the Zion church in Pittsburgh. While at this charge he did the most telling work of his career, becoming a member of 800. He was a great force for good in this evil city, and when he left his character was one of moral intellectual purity. Two years ago he was sent to the Fleet Street Church in London, where he added to the rank in this section. Dr. Lee is active in all movements tending towards race integration, and interdenominational preachers' meeting, which meets every Monday afternoon. Lee takes his work as a minister seriously, and your correspondent has met few men who are more earnest than Rev. Lee. He is affectionately called by the brethren of the connection by the good things in the connection and has already been watched as a likable candidate for the bishopric. Tom Dixon Tries to Defend Clansman The editorial, which has attracted wide attention, severely condemned the actions of the clan which he assumed in his infamous Clansman, which has been dramatized by D. W. Griffith, and produced as *The Clansman*. The editorial, which tainted bitterly the accuracy of Dixon's premise and says that a grave injustice has been hastefully committed to the death of the deep seated race prejudice exhibited in his Clansman. The editorial forced Dixon to write a week there appeared in one of the daily newspapers of this city an article from Dixon in which he triumphed over the clan. The article is a feeble attempt to make atonement for a blunder and mis-statement of a case, and an insult to Dixon's reputation. Dixon assumes reminds one of a The Free n As an advertising dium is unequal any Negro Newspaper, going into the homes of a class of thrify, money-spending Afro-Americans not reached by any other Journal. Mr. Advertiser, take the hint and try us. DEE PLE CENTS. MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. TION'S METROPOLIS Seeman Representative, Wins Contest Thursday Eve. EFENE THE CLANSMAN! church in Brooklyn, one of the Strongest yor Mitchell Refuses to Act and "The in the City—Secretary S. S. Booker says -Y. M. C. A. Soon to Break Ground. dying man gasping for breath, and pleading to a higher authority for Concurrence. Among the five reasons Dixon states which he makes his pre- mise for the background of his novel, "The Clansman," in his own words: "The standard of our citizenship by its mixture with Negro blood." This statement from this Negro-hating South- easter is personality personified, and will be presented by every member of the race who reads these lines. If this one of the reasons which position, for the justification of his position, it has failed to make its point, because it takes but very little to see that this race has thought more of the "mix- ing." "The Birth of a Nation," is still playing in this city, and the mayor of the city has a list of representatives men and women of both races to drive this play out of the city. The National Association For the Deaf and Hard of hearing ready secured an audience with the mayor, and has repeatedly interceded on behalf of the Negro to remove this play from the play house to take will be to storm the play house with a view of doing violence. Will Petition Sixty-fourth Congress. Rev. J. W. White, of Washington, D. C., was a visitor to Allen's National News Bureau last week, and interested in the petition which is being signed by the leading men and women of the race throughout the country to restore the $1,292,444.50 claims due the $1,613,131 claims since the Civil War. Fort will be made to have this matter get the proper attention before the congress will be moved to act. The enthusiasm that is being manifested he felt sure that the Sixty-four Congress will be moved to act throughout the country in the interest of this measure, showed your correspondent, second congressional congress, which showed the matter has already been discussed before the congress. The petition, which bears prominent men of Washington and other cities, among them E. W. Hewlett, H. Hawkins, John W. Lewis and H. W. Bass, is worded as follows: "We, undersigned, petition to the Senators of a bill making appropriation for the payment of claims growing out of a bill making appropriation for the payment of claims growing out of a bill making appropriation in the Sixty-four Congress." This is a worthy movement favorably in previous congresses, and the suggestion of a sidereation in the Sixty-four Congress. This is a worthy movement woman of the race. Rev. W. White, and his supporters have been uniting in their efforts to make this matter through congresses, but each time has failed to do so. Concert of Negro Music. The annual concert of Negro music by the Musical School Settlement for Negroes, under the direction of J. Daymond, will be held Monday evening at Carnegie Hall. This will be the crowning musical event of the year, and brings out a large number of talented young men and women races. This year's concert promises to be one of unusual merit, and much interest is being shown. The soloists this year are Rosamond Johnson, and Roland Hayes, of Boston. Besides the rendition of classics and Negro folk songs, the concert will be the presentation of the Indian classic, "Hiwatha," by Samuel Coleridge Taylor. This will be done by a chorus of young men and women training under Mr. Rosamond. The Musical Settlement is an interesting departure and is doing much to stimulate the musical talent of the young men and women of the race. An interesting feature of the work this fall have been the afternoon musicals by prominent artists on both races. Visitors to this city will do well to include the Musical School Settlement in their visits to the places of interment. The school is located at 6 West 11st street. Secretary Booker Says Baltimore Will Brook, Groupd, Soon. Your correspondent has just received a letter from Secretary S. S. Booker, the energy secretary of Baltimore. The letter breathes optimism and a hopeful outlook for the Y. M. C. A. in the city, where his work and the workers are lining up with enthusiasm and rounding up the subscriptions, which are coming in in a manner that we encourage. Since Secretary Booker has taken up the guantlet in Baltimore, things have become wide awake, and the enthusiasm with which the people work and caught the men of that city and that $8,000 Negro citizens of Baltimore will get behind Mr. Booker in endeavor to bring such as Baltimore needs. I quote a paragraph from Mr. Booker's letter: "We are progressing nicely in our work. The future is very bright for our work in the city of Baltimore, in fact, we want to be the next city to begin on a new building. Cincinnati breaks ground to-morrow, and this time this year. I shall enclose a paphet showing you that I am not altogether displeased. Mr. Booker out of the most energetic young men in the field, and with the proper men will do much for the young men of Baltimore. He is an ardent reader of the Freeman and always speaks a word of praise for the Free- (Continued on Page Eight) Mr A. M. Pope Turubo Dr. Palmer's Skin Whit The original and genuine made only by JACOBS' PHARMACY, Atlanta, Whitens Dark and Sallow Skin. For Pimples, Eczema, Tetter and all discoloration and Blemishes. At all Druggists 25c e sent direct postpaid. 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SNARLS STRAIGHT as much TO BE THE HANDSOMEST COM- bined in your handb or of a lamp. EVERYWHERE AT FREE, WITH THE SOLE HIGH BROWN HAIR DRESSING Louisville, Ky. THE FREEMAN AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. NEWS OF THE NATION'S CAPITAL-AT THE HEALTH CONFERENCE- THE JOHNSON-WIL LARD FIGHT. (By R. W. Thompson.) Capable Colored Clerks Promoted. WASHINGTON, D. C. April 8. It is cheering to note the substantial recognition of colored men and women in the executive departments of the government. The clerks must mark the advancement of one or more of the colored employees in some branch of the federal service. Last week, Secretary Byron R. Newton, gave promotions to Messrs. Henry J. Davis, clerks of acknowledged competency in the Treasury Department. This signal recognition to these workers complements to these workers themselves and a positive healer to all others similarly engaged. The promotions carry a handsome increase in salary. The Outcome of the Johnson-Willard Fight. The widely-advertised "mill" at Habana, Cuba, between Jack Johnson, the erstwhile heavyweight champion, and the most promising of the long line of "white hopes," did not excite any great amount of interest among the colored people of Cuba. It was the matter of racial prowess and pride, there was a preference that Johnson was the most natural feeling, there was marked indifference as to the outcome and little disappointment that the championship has gone elsewhere. Said one "The possession of the title of heavyweight champion was an asset of weightlifting. No one have had all kinds of trouble ever since Johnson won against Jeffries and it is certain that the victory at Reno sensitized race prejudice throughout the country. The advantage the title may have conferd upon the race from an athletic arena has brought no additional honor. If the return of the belt to the white race will make them any better satisfied they can get out of the oxygeneing the best prizefighter on earth. What the colored man wants is 'rest' in education, industry and community. The arena is concerned. Our greatest credit lies along the line of productive effort in education, industry and community to those fields of endeavor, we shall lose nothing by the failure of Johnson to put Willard to sleep at Habana on account of this. This is what is being heard in colored circles throughout the District this week. We are still the prevalent among the thinking colored citizens of every class. THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL "The Smart Set," with Salem Tutt Whitney, Hort Tutt and Miss Blanche Thompson in the principal roles, is a musical drama that will be held at Howard theater. The company may be held over to produce other musical comedies, but dating dates can be canceled. Miss Hort Tutt and bury Holmes are Washington members of the aggregation and handle their parts to a nice. Mrs. Ruth J. Cumber has enlarged her stage role, taking in two entire show rooms, and doubling her stock of ladies' specialties. This is a pleasing evidence of passing off the so-called "hard times." Mrs. Lucy A. Blagburn, one of Washington's most popular and accomplished soprano vocalists, has regained her role in the choir of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church. Mrs. Blagburn took a role in the choir of the Will Marion Cook-Abbie Mitchell Folk Singers at the Howard theater, and was identified with the production at the Metropolitan churen. She is always a helpful factor in the uplifting and her apprehensions of this community, and her apprehensions is the signal for an ovation. Mary, Mary Church Terrell, the platform queen, has returned from Rochester, N.Y., to serve in operation with beneficial results, at the sanitarium of the famous surgeons, the Mayo Brothers. R. W. Thompson attended the Health Council of the Maryland University Health System in Baltimore. Dr. Booker T. Washington was the principal speaker at the meeting, and Mr. E. Church and addressed 3,000 persons who packed the edifice, and several sundays around the campus of the Massachusetts Hawkins chairman of the Conference Committee that made the meetings in the interest of better health for the Negro, fostered by Dr. Washington and the National Negro Business League. The colored business men of this institution are attending to attend the fifteenth annual session of the National Negro Business Association to have Prof. Charles H. Moore get back into the harness as national organizer and come to Washington to establish a business organization on its feet. Counsellor Thomas L. Jones, a leader at the Discrict bar, has been making some stirring speeches at a number of conferences. "The Status of the Negro in the Courts," includes a question about the Negro profession and what the legal profession is doing for the advancement of the race. The address of the speaker is an orator of the first rank, no matter what the subject. Some of the congregations have been invited to Trinity Baptistchurch, Zion Baptist, Vermont Avenue Baptist, Plymouth Congregational and the other churches. Invitations have been received by Mr. Jones to deliver the address in Baltimore, Philadelphia and other points. Bishop Alexander Watters will be here on the fourth Sunday in April. The Freeman's Washington correspondent engages in no "nights." He simply gives the news as it is, without We desire to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of a number of letters from Mr. H. Thomas, Danish West Indies, by Mr. Romeo L. Dougerty, who is at the United States Consulate there, and a Jamaican coin, for a pocketpiece, for the work of the word Jordan, which at Kingston and other points in Jamaica, with Dr. H. Parrish, arousing the interest of the work of the Baptist Foreign Mission Board. Rev. Alexander Trutt has returned to Alexandria, Va., for permanent residence. The Griffin Sisters are doing finely at the Fairlyland theater. The "school fight" is still on. Change in the administration of the colored division of the public schools was decided by Congressman Madden's point of order which struck out the provision emulating the Commissioners of the District of Columbia's department of the Board of Education, but the new order of things will come in shortly. The people press in December. The plain people are determined to end the present regime, for reasons that are well known, in order to minimize matters in carrying out their purpose. "Clean out the Augean stables" is the war cry, and the battle meantime, the local system and the country at large are being canvassed to the present Assistant Interventor, Roscoe Conkling Bruce. Nevertheless and notwithstanding the bitter warfare against Dr. Lucy E. Miles, for more than a decade, my Mytilla Minne Normal School, this worthy educator will be retained to the end of the chapter, and will be trained to train the trained teachers anywhere, and the personal fight against her, renewed with the accession of each new Super-Teacher, and engaged in the fearful business. Dr. Moten is a fixture at the Normal, which she has built with her own hands, and the people of the District are with her. It leaks out that Lawyer R. R. Horner, a former member of the Board of Education and a delegate to the Republican national convention in 1908, came within an age of being boyish by President Taft. Mr. Horner rendered effective service for the party in 1908 in the Middle West. Attorney W. L. Houston is pushing the new order, The Supreme Order of the parishes of the pollinated nation properties. Former Register J. C. Napier is the official head of the organization. Judge and Mrs. Robert H. Terrell lost valuable personal property through the recent fire at the storage house of A. A. Weschler on Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. Will A. Vodery, the song writer and producer, may locate in Washington. The new members of the Mu-So-Lit club are W. A. Baltimore, George W. Scott, J. C. Payne, F. Morris Murray and Dr. Creed W. Childs. D. F. McDowell returned to the home in St. Paul, Minn., has been placed on the honorary list. At this week's meeting of the Mu-So-Litz club the subject for discussion is "The Life and Works of Paul Laudrup," making an admirable president and the sessions are always profitable and full of "ginger." President Wilson has named Caesar Simmons as postmaster at Boley, Okla. The town is exclusively colored and is a partner in the arts and progressive communities. Mr. Simmons is a democrat. Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, formerly secretary of the Y. M. C. A., here, has partnered a partnership in the practice of law in Chicago. Mr. James C. Waters, Jr. has become a contributing editor of the Washington Sun, succeeding T. Thomas Forlanti, a partner in the practice of law in Chicago, young woman, is editor-in-chief and general manager. The Sun recently celebrated its first anniversary and gave a speech that Washington is necessarily a "Negro newspaper graveyard." The Washington Bee and Washington Eagle are strong in their opposition to the present administration of President Obama, and present the popular sentiment, shared alike by teachers, pupils and parents. The agitation for the repeal of "Rule 45," by which female teachers are auditions by marrying, is growing day by day in the District. The leading mass meetings and preparing strong arguments for submission to the Board of Education, showing that "efficiency in sex or social status teaches determination to a public meeting, in connection with the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, the District's leading forum on education." At last week's session of Bethel Literary, Lawyer J. H. Hayes, of Richmond, discussing the war situation in Europe, held to a theory that the conspirators would have darker races of the world and that out of it will come better conditions for the oppressed peoples of all lands—Indians, Africans subject to Europeans, Chinese included. Counsellor Thomas L. Jones is mentioned as fit material for the revised Board of Education. He is a man of intellect and would be responsive to their wishes. Work has been commenced on the new $75,000 edifice of Asbury M. E. School, which will be located on the site. It is expected that the basement will be ready for occupancy by next December. In the meantime Dr. M. W. Anderson will be worshiping in the main auditorium of the Y. M. C. A. on 12th street. There is nothing in the fear that the curriculum of the M street high school is to be "industrialized." The course of study in the high school will be eventually education" as the main line of work. The industrial instruction will be pushed through the vocational and manual training schools of the city. The education institute will be eventually consolidated and enlarged, as the demand for the massed education institute increases. There is no need of up men of straw for the doubtful pleasure of knocking them down. M street high school will continue to it into the next year, where niche work will be carried on in the place designed for it. Rev. Alexander Wilbanks has been making a profound impression in Philadelphia as the "Black Billy Sunday." The work will be carried out on a page to him recently, with an assortment of cuts showing him in picture-squeeze poses. Dr. Wilbanks is pastor of the friendship Baptist church of this city. K. OF P. LODGES HOLD THEIR ANNUAL SERVICES. SHEMERMAN SHEMERMAN last Sunday, March 28th, the following lodges of K of P, held their annual thanksgiving day in the church, Fourteenth street, Lodge No. 12, No. 420, No. 365, No. 34. G S. Johnson, master of ceremonies. Jas. G. Johnson, master of ceremonies. Jas. the day. There were many good things said for the upbuilding of the order. The weather was fine and a large in the rain in the park. Those who spoke on Pythianism, W. T. Gillespie, Prince McCree, C. T. Gillespie, Prince McCree, C. T. Rev. J. S. Brookins, D. S. Dermon, Marshall, Texas, one of the foremost orators in America who recently returned from a trip to Europe, spoke at the university. He was graduated with honors from Yale University, winning the Ten Eyck principal position as public speaker is national. Rev. I. S. Petties, of Scooba, Miss, is conducting a revival at Union Baptist public school is national. He hope success will follow the meeting. -- Mr. T. J. Wilson is very sick at 32rd avenue and Valley street, where he has been employed at the Hotel of Chicago, was in the city last week and was the guest of Miss Pearl Brown, at 27th avenue and 9th street. 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The Fifteenth Annual Session Of the State Summer School for Colored Teachers of both races, at the Agricultural and Mechanical College Greensboro N. C. will begin June 29, 1914, and continue five weeks. In addition to the regular work, an attractive lecture course is offered at the distinguished white and colored educators of the country. Board and lodging for the entire session $12.00. Weekly lecture of the national legislates have been made. Limited accommodations. Send $1.00 and have room reserved in advance. For further information write at: MRS B. DUDLEY, President, or D. J. DORAN, Director, A. & M. College, Greensboro, N.C. Man or woman in each city or to organize and direct Camps of the United Loyal Army Corps of the N.C. $89 per month easily made in spare time by our deputies. We pay the largest benefit for the least cost. New plan. No dying to win St. Louis. A. N. A. Degree. A. A. 368, Twickenstreet Louisville, Ky. 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For over five years Mrs. Mitchell was the leading soprano soloist at the First Congregational church at a large salary. Madame William James has been in the house for years. She also does hair manufacturing and facial massage. She recently finished a course in the Swedish body massage. Mrs. Jennie Watts Brown, of Chicago, Ill., is a dramatic reader and impersonator. Any time a married man hears of an ideal husband he has a vision of a poor fellow who is being imposed upon. Mrs. Noemi Harriet Mossley is the new secretary of the Pythian Savings and Loan Association at Indianapolis, Ind. Mrs. S. A. Foster conducts a profitable grocery at Chester, Pa. Easter story portrayals bittons and successes o, and the different fashions and pride were members of the P whose auspices it was. Miss Lola Mayes, veston, Tex., young special training at College. Miss Frank Wilde repair department of House, Indianapolis, has been with this year and has affability of manne to detail has made able to the proprietor. Miss Florence G. teaching school at Cincinnati as ager race papers. Miss Daisy Mercer caters at Cincinnati chant furnishes her An Indiana woman has discovered that tins can may be utilized for fuel. She says it takes about two hours in the sun for the tin to be consumed and during that time it throws off a great deal of heat. Miss M. Belle Anderson is teacher of domestic science and domestic art at the State university, Louisville, Ky. The domestic science department at Georgetown, Ky., is in charge of Miss Florence Ringerton has charge of the manual training department. She is an expert in the use of the hammer, saw and plane. Mrs. Florence L. Simpson conducts a first class millinery establishment at Georgetown and has a liberal patronage from both races. Mrs. Sophie Johnson the proprietor of a hand launder in Minneapolis. She guarantees all work which is personally supervised by her. Mrs. O. B. Stoken has been appointed to secure exhibits for the jubilee exposition to be held in Richmond, Va. A memorial to their late president, Mrs. M. E. Hamilton, the state of Tenn- sia, and the national Training School. Stamp day was inaugurated by Miss Nannie H. Burroughs to help reduce the postage bills held by the school. The first midnight school graduation was held at Winchester, Ky., on the 30th of March. Two hundred and three pupils left the illiterate class to attend the school. Robinson was awarded the prize of $5 for having made the greatest progress. The Hospital Aid Society of Tuske- gee gave their annual dinner in March. The school was the port of the charity ward in the John A. Andrew Memorial hospital, of the institute. The "Changed Cross" was given re- cently at the church of the sur- vival of Mrs. Bessie C. Jones. This beautiful IN OLD PADUKE Jas A. Buford Census Enumerator— The "Quadron or Out of Bondage" Well Received—Shower of Comments Bestowed on Bennett's Young Orchestra—Miss Catherine M. Johnson Speaks in Interest of N. A. A. C. P—Another Industry—Burk's Chapel Baptises—Three A. M. E's. Ordained—Easter Exercises Held at the Churches—Mr. W. B. Martin Goes to Memphis. (By J. J. Amos, 1063 North 7th St.) Special to The Freemason. A. Buford has been appointed census enumerator, which has been heretofore the south of Washington street. Mr. Buford's qualifications well fit him for the position, which has been heretofore the south of Washington street. Mr. Iva Boyd has a similar position, but works from Washington street north of Memphis is a young man of deservedness. Millie, the Quadron, or Out of Bondage was the title of the drama, "A Lemon, a star of the day," and the event at the Masonic Temple, Tuesday evening, March 20th. Rev. C. G. Rowlett, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and a goodly number of Presbyterians and their friends were present and frequently cheered the players who timingly did their best. The unthinkable "Priscilla," the director, and. Moreover, "Priscilla," the doctor's old maid sister, Dr. Romana Roach), and "Millie," the other of the old married Dias Adams received more than usual praise for their clever work. As an added feature, the new album was also called "Watt Bennett" or "the work which is composed of tender aged boys, performed well on their respective instructions," and the唱者's own orchestral work. After each incidental, numerous hands went up for the "baby" musicians. Followed by the listed band, "Barnett Bradley," the 1st violin; Boyd Atkins, star violin; Buford Richardson, 2d violin; Harry Lick, 2nd violin, Wickman, 2nd violin, Shandy Shelton, cello: Henry Boyd, 1st clarinet; Dorman Hackett, 2d clarinet; "Uncle Nat," the Cornell, 2nd cornet, and the 2nd cornet. Wille Martin, 1st trombe: I. C. Parrish, 2d trombone; Dr. Vin Clark, 2nd bass, violin; Dr. J. J. de Passage, 2nd bass, and their spare time to get the necessary musical instruction and practice to be read with the other demonstration at the temple lately, in line with classified professionals. Mr. Nath Bennett, call him, has the hearty co-operation and good will of the majority of Padiracahians for the wonderful patience "babes" properly, the music way. Not only has Mr. Bennett a bunch of boys in training, but also the names of Bennett's orchestra of girls: Misses Maria Geiger, 1st violin; Corine Richardson, Dow Wheeler, 2nd violin; Eunice Geiger, viola; Oneida Clark, 'cello; Alena Geiger, double bass. Recently, Miss Catherine M. Johnson for the Advancement of Colored People. She served in the city, in interest of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She local branch was not organized, but those who joined the association were admitted as members of the national Karnes and Hills' brick works after being closed during the winter, began weddings at the museum and were boys and girls are glove to get that Saturday afternoon cash, at the brick yard. On Sunday at 5 o'clock Burk's Chapel engaged in an early morning prayer meeting; at six o'clock the Rev. J. J. Carols baptized several persons; at 7 o'clock the Rev. M. Lillie Spillman, Hester Ann Crutchfield and Mrs. Caroline Bohanan who trained last Monday night at Burk's Chapel. The various churches held their Easter exercises as usual. The M. C. Church, prescheduled an excellent sermon Sunday at 11 o'clock service. The Resurreur at 11 o'clock were highly enjoyed. The address of Prof. Praithar, principal of Paper by Mrs. Poynter and Mrs. Pryor, respectively, was patiently listened to. The sermon was rendered music, singing "Christ is Risen." Mrs. J. W. McClure also read a paper. Many congratulations were musical program. Mr. W. B. Martin who during the parish service in the employment of Avant and Morton shaving parlor has entered the collection service should like to have him stay in Old Easter story portrays the hopes, ambitions and successes the souls is heir to, the family that learns and wealth pleasure, sin and pride were represented by the members of the Pulpit Aid, under whose auspices it was presented. Miss Lola Mayes, an ambitious Galveston Tex., young lady, is taking special training at the University of Chicago. Mrs. O. B. Smitherman conducts a nice grocery and confectionary at Tulsa, Okla. Miss Frankie Wilson is head of the repair department of the Cottage Dye House, Indianapolis, Ind. Mill Wilson has been in the business and by thoroughness of work, affability of manner and application to detail has made herself indispensable to the proprietor. Miss Florence G. Wilson, besides teaching school at Chester, Pa., finds that she as agent for one of the race papers. Mrs. Daisy McMorrow is a successful cateress at Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Merchant furnishes her own silver, cut glass and linens and has an autotruck car for belongings from the place of ownership at Allentown. She is under her personal supervision. An eight grade teacher asks, "What are the duties of the clerk of a court?" The smallest girls in the class gave the most. The best clerk of a court are to attend all the births, deaths and marriages in the country." This beautiful tribute was paid Mrs. Carolina Will Langston, at her funeral services. The best deeds and kind words uttered by this good woman could be set to music, the firmament would be alive with songs of praise." I Believe. I believe the faithful sun will shine to me. I believe in courting joy and banishing all sorrow. I believe an open hand is stronger than the sword. I believe in our duty to convert the pessimist. I believe we help ourselves whenever I believe without a doubt that all of mankind are brothers. I believe all busybodies should busy bodies. I believe if I expect the best, the best will come to me. I believe that every failure can be turned to a success. I believe that every failure can be turned to a success. I believe that every failure can be turned to a success. I believe that good luck in a masseurade dress I believe in boosting others and boosting with a zest. I believe that all that happens must matter for the best. I believe the number of laughter is worth a ton of sighs. I believe in all humanity that dwells beneath the skies. I believe there is really no need of such a word as "worry." I believe the clouds have two sides to them; one dark, the other light. I believe you'll always find them fair, if your viewpoint is right. Paduke, yet wish him success in his big city where they walk, talk, sing, play, and even feel those "Memphis girls." Mrs Julia Bacon is visiting Mrs. Wm. Campbell, 720 Clark street, where she is spending quite a few happy hours with her acquaintances, Mrs. Emma Barnett, and relatives lately, returned to her home, the Knights of Tabor, of which Mrs. Pauline Grubbs is Grand Chief of the entertainment May 3d, that the Grand Lodge which meets here July 22d, may be properly cared for. Many deleterious both state and national, are expected to visit, given. You only had a jitney line from Old Paduke to 466 Water street, May-field. Did you say leave you a copy of the New York Times? Cautiously I will. Just ring 2344 old phone. MAYFIELD, KY (Luray Mae Galbreath.) The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. Ethel Wyman, Mrs. Ethel Wyman, Mrs. Wm. R. Ward left Tuesday night for Louisville to attend the evangelistic service. Mrs. Wyman, Mrs. Pryor's chapel, died April 2d and was buried Sunday, April 4. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, where Mrs. Pryor's chapel, the Manual Vance is visiting his mother, Mrs. Henry Vance of N. Eighth street, where few friends with picture of how party. A two-course luncheon was served at Mr. and Mrs. Jim White's residence, Mr. and Mrs. Jim White's residence, Mr. Sam Jones, Miss Blanch Mathis, Mr. Elmo Gardner, Miss Tribly Rhbon, Mr. Elmo Gardner, Miss Tribly Rhbon, Mr. Jim White, Mrs. Cora Sherrels and Mr. Herbert Carmon. -- Read the Freeman on sat at 406 E. Water Street, visited in the city Sunday. -- Mr. P. S. Drain is able to be up at this writing. -- Mr. Hammans is able to be out after CHARLESTON, W. VA. Mr. J. Mason was a business visitor Monday in Charleston, W. Va. He has also opened up a new business in Gallapole. Mrs. L. A. Tough, who is all at home in Monomery, W. Va. Mr. James Anderson was a business visitor in Montgomery Saturday. Miss Willie Saunders was a meeting relative to the people who was. M. Messrs. Forster and Furgerson has opened a first-class bar shop and pool room on No. 17 Summers street. When the charleston home was set to stop at the T. Thomas Forster-tune Club, 21 Summers street. Charleston, W. Va., has the best taxi-cab system in the State. Don't forget to call 140. Mr. M. C. Powell, Mr. Scott Vickers, Miss Ethel Carter, Miss Cora Morgan, Miss Maggie Davis and Mr. George W. Van Billee are visitors at the Charleston, W. Va. The week of Mr. Campbell has opened a new department—the only colored undertaker in Charleston, W. Va. He is the only undertaker in Charleston, W. Va. He has been a new store. He has been a very sad affair on Wednesday evening, March 24, 1915, when death entered the home of Mr. Dock Miller, a chic of the White Wife. Miller age 52 years who had been sick but a short time. She was born in West Virginia and has been a consistent christian from childhood. He became a top manager of the what could to bring others to Christ. The church has lost a faithful member, the community a citizen who should long live in your minds as a christian example. BOSTON. MASS. Miss Leontine Washington. late of J. C. Rockwell's Sunny South Company, announces her engagement to Mr. Robert Blacknell. They are to be married Tuesday evening, April 20, 1915, from her residence, 81 Village street. Mr. Reginald Ruffin sends regards to Mr. Elwood Knox and extends a cordial invitation to all performers visiting Boston and others to call and see him at the Comus club, 109 Elliott Street, where he will make things as pleasant as possible for them. Williams and Stevens left Tuesday morning to open in Putnam, Mass., with their big show—twenty-four people and band. Viola Harris is now rehearsing her big act, the Alabama Buds, to go in vaudeville in the near future. Regards to Lena Mitchell, of the Three Mitchells. Billy Mack of Mack and Mack, write to your old friend, W. B. Brown, 28 Albion-street, Boston. Something nice to tell you. 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Base of measure-solid card. 10 cents per line. No advertisement inserted on first page. Special position 25 per cent. additional. No business cards. Reasonable discount for long time and space. Reading notes 100 per line. Special rates on "write up." Entered at the postoffice at Indianapolis, ind., as second class matter. GEORGE L. KNOX, PUBLISHER AND MANAGING EDITOR. ELWOOD C. KNOX, BUSINESS MANAGER. New Phone 2880. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1915. And some of the election fraud conspirators were permitted to report at prison when they had put their affairs in shape. Nice, isn't it? Nor is there anything wrong about it, just so the men get in at a reasonable time. However, such leniency wouldn't do as a general rule. Charles W. Anderson has gone out of office after holding for ten years the responsible post of collector of internal revenue for the second district of New York. Many millions of dollars have passed through his hands. His dealings have been practically all with white men of the keenest intellect and of substantial business standing. "The Birth of a Nation," a moving production, ask $2 per seat. It is a thing built on race prejudice and seemingly meant to inflame racial passion. This is the only $2 production in the world, and we are the subject—the Negroes. It is being bitterly opposed, but, we will think, not very much to any purpose. The promoters have put $100,000 in the production. It was not done without considerable thought. The election of Oscar De Priest, a Negro, as an alderman in Chicago last week caused much rejoicing among his race. Judging by the comment of race publications all over the country his success is viewed as a sort of omen for race good generally. Mr. De Priest is a Republican, one of the reasons why the Chicagoans are so jubilant, and also the reason that the Negroes over the country are cheered by the information. Greens are getting to be greens in these days, when that hay like taste is giving away to that delightful tang that follows when they are at their best. Spring is the time for greens, and just like it is for so many things. The dandelion, is ushering in. It is most imposing in its democracy, thrusting forth everywhere. It is one of the things that are exceptions to the rule—that common, self-imposed things or not good things. It is a reminder of the master when on earth around doing good whether it is expected or appreciated or not. The efficacy is none the less. "Janus," a contributor to a publication of Lagos, Africa, says: "The hatred of Germany and everything German, which is evidenced in the change of the name of the Russian capital from St. Petersburg to Petrograd, is asserting itself in Lagos. There is only one street in Lagos with a German name that I know of—Hamburg street; and that I see has recently been changed to Campos street. The bitterness of the present war, we think, will be the strongest advocate against all wars in the future. There is a way without war. Men claim to be wise, very wise in this day. It is strange that they do not discover another route to peace other than that through which Europe is now passing The following from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, tells its own story: "Never before in the history of a military post have white and colored enlisted men been separated in public amusements of the post, until today, April 1, 1915, when the detachment commander, commanding the white and colored detachments, serving in the school section, gave orders that the west end, reserved for enlisted men be divided, the north side around the stove above and below be reserved for the white enlisted men and their families, and the south side for the colored enlisted men and their families. The non-compromission officers detailed to see that the order in question was carried out or obeyed. The colored detachment's duties are to attend to the hall, clean it up, attend to horses and see that they are ready for any service and yet they are segregated on days of exhibition." The information is from one who knows. It seems to us that there is much needless discrimination. We can't see the necessity of introducing it in new places, unless the Negro race is moving like a crawfish—backwards. We do not think that is true. Considerable discussion is going on at the present time concerning the pay of Pullman porters. One publication had this: "That he has not long ago been displaced by the white porter is additional evidence that he is being employed at a salary far less than any white man would accept." We think the assertion is purely speculative, not because we think the salary is attractive, but because the tips dwarf the salary to merely a side issue. American white men do not take to the tipping. They would rather be paid straight salaries. We have many foreigners who have been bent up in the tipping atmosphere. Some European servants no wages. And, in places pay for their jobs. That may not be true. It is true, however, that European servants depend largely on tips for existence. We think colored porters are retained because of their peculiar efficiency. Then there's that wider social gap which so many of means like to see. The South is more romantic than the North, owing to its superior claims of aristocracy, based on the wider social gap. These two conditions are the salvation of the Negro porters, and servants in any capacity, and not that their jobs are not desired. Thursday, April 15th, was the fifteenth anniversary of the death of Abraham Lincoln. President Wilson thought it fitting that the half century of years that have passed should be emphasized by thoughtful remembrance of him. Our race can not afford to alight the opportunity to honor Mr. Lincoln. He was the medium of our freedom regardless of what men say about the expedients and exigencies of war. He could have done nothing alone, nothing without the loyalty of northern governors and the northern armies. But the object is not to fight the war over again. His place is fixed foremost in history because he advanced so greatly the cause of mankind. They are the first men of the world who have the greatest share in redeeming men, lifting up men whether it be politically or spiritually. Most every nation has its few first men, all of whom have stood for men. Lincoln's name towers with the foremost of all time. His earnestness, his loveliness and contrietness and the other better attributes of mankind, and which seemed to end in him, fixed him for his day as if it were ordered at the foundation of the earth. Does not the foundation him. The proper thought of him tends to make men devout in patriotism, devout in all respects even as it concerns the things not of this world. CONSPIRATORS SENTENCED. Among the Terre Haute (Ind.) election conspiracy defendants were six Negroes, all of whom drew light sentences. Three of these got six months in jail at $10 fine. The other three got four months in jail and $10 fine. The chief offenders, including Mayor Roberts, were sentenced to prison for various terms. The mayor drew the "capital prize" which was six years in prison and a fine of $2,000. He and eighteen others of the 115 convicted men have taken an appeal to the circuit court of appeals. The judgment of the court is summarized as follows: Prison sentences to twenty-one; jail sentences of six months to $10 fine to ten; jail sentences of four months and $10 fine to twenty-four; sentence of three months and $10 fine to seventeen; jail sentence of sixty days, to thirty-two; jail sentence of one day and $100 fine to three; jail sentence of six months to one. The Negroes may consider themselves fortunate in getting such light sentences. They had no defense, practically admitting the charges against them. There is nothing to be said in their behalf. There is a moral, however, to be extracted, and it is that Negroes as well as other men should not monkey with the elective franchise. The Negroes especially should be careful in the thing of disfranchising citizens. It is that whether they are conscious of it are not. When the votes deposited in the ballot box are not a reflex of the people of a community there has been disfranchisement. Following are the Negroes who were mixed up in the election conspiracy: GEORGE EVANS, dive keeper, in charge of negro repeaters at both the registration and the election. HENRY (DUTCH) ROCHELLE, gambler, who gathered negroes together and instructed them in false registration at Ben Murray's saloon. WILLIAM BUNKLEY, entertainer in George Evans' dive, chief aid-decamp to Evans in chaperoning repeaters to the polls to vote. THOMAS (FRENCHY) ROSS, gambler who gathered Negroes together and instructed them in false registration and voting in George Evans' saloon. CLARENCE STARKE, saloon keeper in the Bagdad precinct, his joint being the rendezvous for repeaters at both registration and election. GEORGE (THREE-SHELL) ROUSE another gambler, active in causing false registration and voting of Negro repeaters in Bagdad. "THE BIRTH OF A NATION." "The Birth of a Nation," a moving picture, was thought to have been squeled by the Negroes in the east where it is now being produced. The production is a lingering reminder of Thomas Dixon's "The Clansman," book and play, which were attended with such a sensation a few years ago. "The Clansman" was built on race feeling. Mr. Dixon took advantage of the known fact, that of race feeling, producing a play which was popular enough in a way. We say, popular in a way. It was that popularity of curiosity, if we can so express it. It was something as a famed criminal in the morgue—many wish to see. In the case of the Clansman play, sleeping racial feeling was aroused, making for a national condition which was anything but national. It was a breeder of race strife. In time the play was beaten off of the stage because of what it stood for. Well meaning white people helped the colored people to put it out of commission. But it seemingly will not stay "put." Dixon is either a determined Negro hater, or else he has tasted the sweets of popularity, and which popularity, if that be it, he can not persuade himself to force clings to the one he had that were his only use and store. We ask unanimously that he quit us, but like Poe's sibylic raven his only answer is "never more." He would plunge the nation in woe to line his pockets with silver or to perpetuate his name. It's a pity that he does not put his talents to better exchange. "The Birth of a Nation" as a moving picture production is not out of action as information of a few days ago had it. It has, seemingly, a new lease of life. If we are to judge of its success by the price of admission to see it, it is the greatest product of the age. Last week it was produced at Liberty theater, New York, admission, $2. We don't mean two cents; we mean two dollars. What does this prohibitory price mean? Is it a war on the race begun in high places? Thinking of this is almost equal to the losing of race hope. Battling over our heads, in the skies—Zeppelins and aeroplanes—where there is small hope for those who must creep on the ground. The initial expense of the production was $100,000. That amount of money is not spent without mature deliberation—there is a method in it. A New York writer corresponding with an Indianapolis paper recently had very much to say about the production, setting it in detail, giv- THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER ing facts and comment speculative and argumentative. His conclusions are on the right side, but like many a play the damage is done in the interim. We mean that he whets the edge of curiosity while condemning the play. Perhaps it is not meant to be a comedy, but the sire is considerably heightened after reading about a $100,000 movie production. $2 seats and the rest of it. The writer says among other things: "But, alas, in this case he is most unfortunate in his choice of subject. Tackling the vexed questions of southern recollection, the author's picture based, too, on the yellow, prejudiced, lurid tale of Tom Dixon—is a perilous proceeding. It is perilous because there are many questions. They were subjects for debate, nay, for prayer. The motion picture, a movie by myself, it mime, falls down utterly and helplessly when it comes to grapple with such a theme. "The Birth of a Nation" has many pictures, more than one, of Griffith staged it, so a coherent story that drives along. But as a picture of reconstruction, it is one sided, unfair and insulting, extremely perilous. The nugroote and so simple Addams and Frederick Howe, who have protested against it, are entirely right in their protest." And who is it that not like to see some of those "stirring pictorial moments?" and "a coherent story that drives along. A regular press agent who has never seen such a story, come discussion the writer goes on: some discussion. I call instructors with the camera, of Lincoln in Ford's theater, the camera being placed in the balcony so that you see the play on the stage, the audience, and the camera. I note that the interior was reconstructed very carefully to meet historical require-ments, and the scene is decidedly unpleasant. Lincoln is one of those men you instinctively resent any attempt to imitate on the stage." This is also tremendously fascinating. Who is it that would have to take the camera to imitate "Lincoln" done as our moving pictures can do it? Note this very picturesque paragraph: The trouble comes in the second part. Here we see a character called the Hon. Austin Stoneman, "leader of the house" of the late Mr. Stoneman, a disagreeable side of Thaddeus Stevens), as dictatorial leader of the radicals in congress, force his carpet bag methods upon us, and we agreeable mulato bully and his own mulatto mistress. The results are shown in the book, and we see more on facts to be sure, but none the less pericious for that. For instance, we see a meeting of the radicals less than twenty-five whites in it to about 100 blocks. We see also, much more terrible blocks of black rule. And finally as a result of the meeting, the organization of the Ku-Klux, and watch them sweep all before them and regain what they call their right to inhabit the oldest inhabitant. Think of seeing the real thing by way of a Negro legislature. Who is it that would not like to see of what is set forth, including the deadly Ku-Klux? We give the remainder of the article as it appeared, the very long moral, and which will not stay the desire to see the pictures so attractively set forth; Now, there is no question but South Carolina before the balance was restored, and other states as well, were terribly affected by the war, course they were. But it must also be borne in mind that the blacks were not read for the benefit. They and outraged from slavery, they were as cruel to them as to the south to give them this sudden power. A film, however, can take no account of that, but the blacks committed many outrages, and under the circumstances the Ku-Klux and zionists which not help sympathetic with it. But it is certain that at other times these klans committed outrages quite as bad as, or even worse than, the blacks in the cluck, that fact, however, gets into the picture. You can not balance things that way in the above. All, it should not be forgotten by either north or south, that if the south smarted under the cluck and enquired under the circumstance that nature being what it is, neutral people have been astonished, not at the troubles caused by reconstruction, but at the intimidation. In other words, both sides acted in a perfectly natural manner, and both sides made mistakes, and the job for us today is to forget those bitter hours as fast as we may, and, as a united people, realizing the last time the region has been likely to be, but a human being, still—after fifty years of freedom—in a low state of civilization, give the utmost that is in us to the task of making a man of him. Now, “The Birth of a Nation” doesn’t aid in this purpose at all; it hinders it rather. It makes for class prejudice and passion—the lack of memory—of dead, utterly lacks the balanced view, the fair presentation of history which alone could justify a work for public exhibition on the subject of reconstruction. It lacks it in part because Tom Dixon’s novel lacks them; it lacks them still more, perhaps, because the motion picture does not come in such a way of intellectual attention. Only a bold physical action is possible, and that means inevitably a one-sided story, a one-sided if not a positively false emphasis. The motion picture in other words, must stick to unimportant fables, or it will make a mess of things. It has made a more difficult one in this case. The national ward of censors was much to be blamed for ever passing this film. It is likely to do great harm. BISHOP C. T. SHAFFER PREACHES AT COLUMBUS, O. Praises at Dedication of New Church Rev. William A. F. Church large range of New A. M. F. Church Special to The Freeman COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 15.—Bishop C. T. Shaffer, of Chicago, Ill., was the guest of Mt. Vernon Avenue A. M. E. Church last Friday evening, when the Bishop preached at the dedication of the new church, which is located at Parsons avenue and Maine street. A special conference was held by the Bishop with Presiding Elders Gasso-way, Dr. Collins, Dr. Snelson and the Rev. J. H. Persley, in charge of the new A. M. E. church. Miss Single Bartley, of 720 East Long street, is reported very ill. Mrs. Agnes Transsee, late of Dayton, Ohio, who has spent ten months with her sister, Mrs. Robert Lane, of 266 Sandusky street, departed this life Easter Monday. Dr. Snelson conducted the funeral at 6:30 Friday last. The remains were taken by the husband to Milford, Ohio, for burial Saturday afternoon. Dr. Snelson baptized Sunday afternoon noon, Josie Stuart, 227 Tallagemmer. She was received as a member of the M. Vernon Avenue A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. L. Thompson, presiding elder of the I. E. church, preached an eloquent service on Sunday night. Mr. Brown, a theological senior of Wilberforce University, and Professor Powell, Tuskegee represent participants in the evening program. Rev. J. W. Tindele, of Steubenville, Ohio, while stopping over an en route to Chicago this week, was the guest of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Catherine W. Nelson, of Chicago this week. Mrs. Catherine, Monday, April 13. He was also the guest of Dr. Snelson, will be held at Mt. Vernon Church Sunday, April 18, the Rev. J. W. Gassoway presiding elder. Holy Communion at 3 p. m. at Mt. Vernon Church. The recital was very splendid. Something over $100 was received by the Mt. Veronica recital it was given. Dr. Snelson passed resolutions of appreciation and thanks Sunday night to the Rev. Geo. Nelson. The society of the society for the very excellent entertainment, "The Gospel of Easter," the summer recital will be given for the benefit of some other Columbus church. The City Federation of Colored Women's Association of Ohio will entertain to the state convention to be held here in June. The city are much interested in this work. Mr. John Hill visited Chillicothe. Ohio, Sunday and spent the day with his aged parents, who are ill. Miss L. A. Ursa Waterloo Snelson will close her work at the girls' training school, Dayton, about a month before it is expected in Columbus shortly thereafter. Mr. Charley Mitchell, who lived in Fiatura, suffered from hemorrhages. Burial was held Tuesday from White's undertaking parliars in Union cemetery. Mrs. R. D. Lee, who has been visiting her daughter in Owensboro, Ky., attending at the Vailville Lick, Ky., has returned to her home at 216 Cleveland avenue. Mrs. R. D. Lee was a social and entertainment given in honor of the Eleventh Street M. E. choir at the home of the organist, Mrs. Catherine Tindele, Friday evening. Mrs. Mdooo will preach at the Eleventh Street church in the place of the pastor, Rev. Gillian, while the late Mrs. McLeston the Lexington Conference in Chicago. MISS LILLIAN JONES BROWN DE LIGHTS, DAYTON, AUDIENCE With Dramatic Reading of "The World and His Wife." (By F. M. McIntyre.) DALLAS. TEXAS. (Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran Street, By. Col. J. G. Griffin.) Special to The Freeman Special to The Freeman. Theatre is one the interested should wake up. Negro business should receive better support from the masses and in return the masses will have to do the same for those in business. -- The Trimidad street airdome invites you one and all to the theatre Monday night. April 19th. Everything new to the patrons. -- ... the passing of some of the hard times is being witnessed. We work people are daily seen with a pleasant smile; the children you meet all seem happy, into their various homes with more cordiality and the Freeman is being bought by all classes more readily, continue is our daily prayer. ... the remains of Rev. George J. Johnson of Church of St. John the Baptist, after a short illness, Rev. C. L. Bryant, pastor, officiating. A large number were at the services started by this good and noble man. His wife has the sympathy of their friends and co-workers. She wishes that the same kind of distance in these dark and dreary days. ... Make that long promise good now read in your home or business room, read in your home or business room, The New Live Oak is ever ready to serve you in the best of places at the best of places at the best of places, dinners, lunches and short orders, pastries. They are simply it at all times, much better to be a winner than to be a looser. Ask the poll tax league to ask the poll tax league as they were called, by some of the old-time politicians before they led a victorious battle Tuesday, April 6th. They had paid their poll t ax stand up and blunders but they made the negroes who had paid their poll t ax stand up and blunders and they all can rejoice, winners and they all can rejoice. Rev. E. L. Jackson, Temple, repent awhile here with his siete and her恆 week. Mr. Tom Cole, Mrs. Susan Bolden, Mas- John Jones, Mrs. S. S. Jones, daughter, Mr. Chas. Thompson, the bar- men, Mrs. J. C. Calhoun and Mrs. E. L. Woods. Those of the first of the last was not at the Frazier hotel last Wednesday at evening had a jollification meeting that will live and be long re- sessed. The clowned e- ment and city commissioners will take the reins of Greater Dallas in charge May 1 and begin a new year for all the people of the city. For the first year you are here reminded that you are a part of that people if you call Dallas your home. The first of the first the prosperity movement going around and around the way will all feel it in all parts of the year. If you visit you are in the business of your lost lost relatives, put an ad in the Free- man. If will bring you results at the first of the first year in the shop. Fort Worth Wonders beat the Dallas Black Giants at Gardner's new park last Sunday. But they are not such as the same size fans and they are the ones to know. The ball- er is here and in the bones of ev- es of the city. Smith, of Marshall, was here en route from Ft. Worth home. Prof Andras Babero, the magician, gave two of his ʕ... to the first week. The revivals are all doing a great work of soul sav- ings of the city. Mr. famous blacksmith, was laid to rest last Sunday from the Free Will Baptist Church. The services were in charge of the local food. Re- sessed by several others. Mr. Duty sioners were in the same number number of friends to mourn their loss. His last words were: I am ready; all is well. Mrs. Jda May Kennedy er at Rockside this week. The Panama Pacific Inter national Exposition? You Can Go if you Want to! THE FREEMAN will give you a round trip ticket to the Exposition and $25 expense money. Anyone, male or female, over sixteen (16) years of age may enter the contest. How you may go—Anyone getting two thousand and five hundred votes (2,500) can make the trip. How the Candidate is Nominated! The first year's subscription to The Freeman of $1.50 gives 500 votes and nominates the candidate. Begin today if you want to go. Anyone can enter contest. Anyone in the contest that fail to get the 2,500 votes, but get one-fourth of the amount (625 votes) will be allowed 25 per cent. of all the money they send in. Contestants must report once a week by not later than Tuesday, in order that the number of votes can be published each week. Send all money by Post Office Money Order or Express Money Order payable to The Freeman. The contest will close October 1. Parties can go any time the required number of votes are secured. The Panama Pacific International Exposition closes Dec. 4, 1915. For further information write The Freeman. NOMINATING BALLOT The Indianapolis Freeman’s Trip to Panama Pacific Exposition! This nominating blank is worth 500 votes if accompanied with one subscription. I hereby nominate..... Name of Nominee whose age we know to be over 16 years. Whose address is. Nominated by. Address. KENTUCKY NEGRO EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION PROGRAM. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—On April 21, Louisville will receive a resolve a great concourse of teachers which will assemble there to discuss the mission of the school and the fession. This promises to be the largest gathering of colored teachers ever held in the state. The school will be being left undue that will make it the best meeting of its kind ever held in the state. The mission will be held in the western University, Quinville; Mary B. Talbert, Buffalo, Kansas; Mrs. D. R. P. Halleck, Louisville; Mrs. A. R. P. Halleck, Louisville and Dr. Lewis B. Moore, dean of the School of Education, Howard University, Washington. Managers and speakers who address the K.E. A., which meets in Louisville at the same date are invited to address the K.E. A., Dr. P. K. Claxton, U. S. Commissioner of Education; Dr. Spencer Dawes, Commissioner of Education, Albany, N. Y. As the time of our meeting is near at hand, we take this opportunity to Prof. W. H. Perry, 2811 W. Walnut street, for accommodation during the association meeting. Prof. Perry and his committee will be pleased to secure full information concerning rates, etc. Mr. James Garret and wife, of Cincinnati, proprietor of a pool room, is coming few days in Lexington, visiting friends. EAST ST. LOUIS. ILL. NOTES. Mayor John M. Chamberlin was defeated by Fred W. Mollman April 6. For reeeman papers call at 418 East Brunswick Avenue, 111-222-2222, Ira Hamilton of East St. Louis, Ill., will box Alligator Kid, of St. Louis, Ill., and Mollman of St. Louis. A grand opening was given Wednesday evening at the San Francisco bar, 125 and 126 Avenue. Mrs. Mussy Grace Indianapolis, Ind., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Mollie Kyle, of 109 North 13th st. The Hellring baseball team defeated the Louis Giants, 12 to 6, Sunday, April 11. Mrs. Mary Lites, of 1238 Division avenue and evening. She had been ill a long time. ADVERTISEMENT. Yuang woman, a graduate of the Leilani alker Robinson College, New York University, who taught some one in the same line of work. Well versed in the technics of Madam Leilani, she can furnish best of references. All communication can be sent to Box B. The Freeman. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. (By Z. L. Breedlove, Phone Bell 1659) To be a pilgrim knight or a pilgrim man interested in something that is advantageous in that is advantageous, vidually and collectively. All who are interested now may sound the alarm some time and it will be "too late" We should do it will be to give the world our best, and the best will come back to us; do not bind lament. Day in day out napkins of selfishness and fault-finding will surely meet it again. A. M. E. Harace, day in day out was quarterly meeting. Day in day out and preached both morning and evening. The subject in the morning was the sufferer, Christ, and in the evening "The Impatient" or the raver. Sunday school was well attended. The Allen League was led by Miss Beaurette. There was an excellent attendance. Church vices on Sunday were well attended. the pastor, Rev. J. M. Owens preached in the morning. The newtist. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon twelve candidates were baptized in St. Lake. in the evening services were held. Carter, after which the new members were received into fellowship with the Loveloy preached on "The Light World." -- Rev. Panke, presiding elder of this district of the C. M. e church, church Sunday both morning and evening entitled "The Face at the Window," in which the president at the A. M. E. church Friday, in which supervision of Miss Alice Moore, was very well played. -- Mr. Horace Elliott the employees of the Beardsley Hotel. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. — Mrs. Anna Randolph left April 13th for Indianapolis to visit her daughter, Mrs. Sam Lane. — Mrs. C. E. Phillips, of Monticello, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Emma Tott is in a market street. — Mrs. Lula Tott is, it is. A. B. C/S SHUT OUT THE RESERVES BY 7-0 SCORE Charleston Allows Losers Only Three Hits and Fans Nine—Field Work is Good. The A. B. C's shut out the Indianapolis Reserves last Sunday at Northwestern Park, 7 to 0. The pitching of the Indians was excellent, he allowing but three hits, two of which came in the first inning. In six of the nine innings the batters went out in one, two, three order. The colored boy also scored. Both teams played a fast fieldi g game, the team won the contest without a misplay. The catching of Mitchel and two sensational catches by Lyons featured. Scores A. B. C.'s. AB H O A E Shively, if. 4 2 0 1 0 Clarke. 3 0 1 3 0 Brusel, cf. 0 1 0 0 B. Taylor, l. 2 2 13 3 0 Powell, c. 4 2 10 0 0 Mlen. 0 2 2 3 0 Bridges, 2. 4 1 0 1 0 C. Taylor, rf. 3 1 0 0 0 Charleston, p. 4 0 0 5 0 Totals! 30 8 27 16 0 Reserves. AB H O A E Hanna, s. 3 0 1 3 2 Krafft. 3 4 1 2 0 Bruder, 3. 4 1 1 1 1 Burk, cf. 3 0 0 0 0 Doremus, i. 3 0 10 0 0 Mace, rf. 3 0 3 0 0 Mitchel, f. 3 3 5 4 0 Layton, l. 3 1 2 0 0 Broucher, p. 3 0 0 3 0 Totals! 29 3 24 11 4 Reserves. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. B. C.'s. 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 *7 Two-base hits- Powell, Layton, Sacrifice hits- Allen, Taylor, Boleen hits- Off-Broucher, 4. Struck out on balls- Off-Broucher, 4. Struck out By-Broucher, 8; by Broucher, 4. H. Taylor, by Broucher, Clarke; by Broucher, Hanna. Umpire-McCarty. Time-1:20. BASEBALL SEASON OPENS SUN DAY AFTERNOON. Louisville White Sox Will Engage Muldoons of Cincinnati, O. Special to the Freeman. The 1815 baseball season will be inaugurated at Spring Bank park next Sunday afternoon, when a game is scheduled for Monday at Muldoon Park of Cincinnati, O, and the Louisville White Sox, favorites of the local coliseum, will prevail on this memorial and the Western Union Band has been engaged to render music before and after the game, pulled off in big league style, and one of the largest crowds that ever attained a park is expected to witness the opening. The colored fans of this city have declared Sunday, April 19, "White Sox Day," and will turn out if big numbers to the game in order to show their appreciation of the efforts of Managers Steed Arm" John Taylor, who has left the game in�ated in Sandey. The provide the fans of this city with one of the strongest team ever It seems as though he has succeeded, for he has corralled some of the best colored players in the country, and they are sure to win many a game in the lower form. The team will line-up follows. Manager Taylor Burch, Lively and Hocker, the latter a brother of the first baseman, will look after the pitching; Jones will do the receiving; Bruce Hocker, first base; Jimmie Matthews, second base; Houston, shortstop, and Taylor, formerly with the American Giants, will look after the third station. In the outfield the fans will see Scotland, better known as "45" the peerless Dunbar and Lucile Moore, the latter considered one of the fast-faller and the best player in the long-ager Taylor announces that he will bolster up the weak spots which may appear as the season progresses. He will add two new men to the local imline-up as soon as they have finished their college courses. Taking the game over the first season, the White Sox have a team which will prove hard to beat and one that the fans ought to appreciate. It is without doubt the strongest team that has ever reached the playoffs, and prominent colored fan has been engaged to tow the first ball on opening game of the first ball seeking games with the teams seeking games with White box are requested to write R. Dickens, president, 217 West Martin street. WEST BADEN SPRUDELS ORGAN IZED, PLAYING WINNING BALL FROM THE JUMP. VICTORIA TEAM BATTLES FAMOUS COLORED NINE TO FINAL OUT. VICTORIA, B. C., April 6—Batting the Colored Giants right to the wrist for a 5 to 4 decision, Victoria's delivered the goods in rare fashion at the full park yesterday, the biggest crowd the witnessed an exhibition game in the city, and the Leafs the colored aggregation the breaks of the game, and the outfit by the Maple Leafs, they manned high fives over the centre field filling the runs that copped the fixture. It is a grand old tilt for a spring training team, the outfield being the only mixtures of a piece. The larruping Leafs lived up to their name, the fans being highly uncovered by a club which has only started to get into shape for the long season's grind. Amer. Giants.....0 2 0 1 0 2 0 0 0-3 Victoria.....0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0-3 Summary: 3 hits and 2 runs off Bale Runs off Hanson in tree innings 2 runs off Hanson in tree innings and no runs off Grimes in tree innings; 8 hits and 4 runs off Ball in eight and one-third innings. Bale on Grimes, 1. Struck out—By Ball in Grimes, 1. Struck out—By Ball in Wickware, 4; by Raleigh, 1. Wick ware, 4; by Raleigh, 1. Wick ware by Grimes. Two base hit home. Home runs—Hutchinson, No Mair, Rose. Double play—Rova to Grover. Left on bases: 7. Vie rals: 1. Vie rals: 1. Vie rals: 1. Trupe House. Attendance: -3,500 NEGROES BEAT BEAVERS VANCOUVER, B. C., Thursday, April 8.—The Colored Giants of Ch series and the opening game by series with VanCOUVER yesterday by score of four to three. Fast fasting by both teams featured the conti Score: R. H E Glants R. H E VanCOUVER Batteries: Whitworth and Santo Reuther and Brottet. GREAT COLORED TRAINER OF WHITE TEAM VISITS HERE Edward La Force and Assistant, George Aston, Make Stop Over. Mr. Edward La Force, the great colo League baseball club, and his assist trainer, George Aston, also of Pittsburgh, is spent Monday and weekday at this week in the Freeman callers at the Freeman office. Mr. Edward Force is considered stars in America and maintains that distinction, and his assistant, Mr. Aston, also enjoys a very reputable re STAGE GOSSIP J. B. ANNOSON Minor & Minor at the Crown Gar- dag next week. the contents. Mr. S. P. Reinhardt, M. Pete Twittz, Mr. Chas. Garret, M. The Goodletts are now using Minor's Southern melody, "When Mammy Sings." The new songs in the act are "Mae From My Home town and "That My Business," by Mr. Minn. The Rabbit Foot company of thirty, including the famous Dawayman Niles, is now in the state of North Carolina. Harry Julius Gleen, late Star of Dawayman Follies, and James Robinson, famous colored tenor, are routed over Walter Plummer Circuit. Cooper, the great Mayo magician, finishing up a tour of Florida. Would like to hear from Joe Neans, Dothan, Ala, or Ozark, Ala., general delivery. Daniel Perkins is now in Norfolk, Dawayman Follies, to cards to all friends in and out the profession. Mail will reach him at the above address. John H. Wickliffe, trap drummer at the New Monogram theater, Chicago, ill, sends regards to W. Wayers, with his Minstrels, and Joe White, with Rabbit Foot company. Minor & Minor are in Indianapolis this week. Coleman L. Minor is a successful song writer at the Lyric theatre, Newport News, and the theatrical situation. He has something up his sleeve which he says he will pull later on. Martin and Motely's Merry Makers, with an all star cast at the Lyric theatre, Newport News, and the Elizabeth Van Allee, Alice Russell, Chas. Nickerson, George Byrd, Galle DeGaston, Lewis Liggins are coming west soon. The Ramble, given by the performers in Cincinnati, O. last week, was a grand success. It was headed by Portsmouth, Portsmouth Green and Arther Allen. The show consisted of a minstrel, first part, olo, and second part. The sign was out long before the show and 200 were turned away unaccompanied. Douvnex and Clipper have given close a two weeks' engagement at the Metropolitan theatre. Believe me, we kept the show open at Bailey theater week of 12th, Atlanta, Ga. Hammet Harrington and Hambone Jones were us. Washburn is coming your way soon. The Lewis & Lewis Stock company opened the Pearl Theatre, Louisville, Ky., under new management, Monday, good bill all way through. It is hard to say what part or who went the biggest part, but the company Lewis & Davenport & Davenport, Davis & Brown, Corinne Thornton, Anna Hicks Clark, all send regards to all friends Eugene Clark and our partners are all very nice. Now and then a correspondent puts one over us, making assertions in their articles that look innocent enough, but when carefully read are full of harm. The Lafayette theatre, the home of the Lafayette professional in a way that reflected on the management and performers. We mean to do nothing different to others. If it is knocked, all are knocked, and what does that mean? it means occupies some of its own nest. The colored profession is doing what it finds necessary to do — there is wrong, with what it accuses—theaters and not the profession. THE ALABAMA MINSTRELS We were in Tulsa Sunday and played to turn-away business. We had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Ellie Moore, and she looked the picture of a cheerful company to the camp of their regards to John Alford, Prof. E. Brown and Rufus Wiggs. Joe Sucker would like to help her. But Burt Johnson has played to John Alford and Elwood Johnson. The Alabama Ball team has played five games and won four. How's that to you, Route: Kiowa, How's that to you, Winore, 16 and 17, Coast's Protection, 19. LEW PAYTON GETS CONTRACT TO RUN BIG SHOW Will Open Large Plantation Company at Beach, Park. Special to The Freeman: Special to The Freeman: April 10—Mr. Lew Pawty, the well known performer and producer, also a one-time teammate of A. A. Copeland, is now interim Director of the Dark here. He sends regards to Mr. Archie Greathe and other friends of Indianapolis, Ind., and the country His address is 36 Favor street, Rochester. A FEW NOTES FROM DENVER. (By Chick Beaman.) Denver is in the throes of the universal depression, yet the colored population seem to be the drifting merrily. The Ree club, the headquarters for all the clubs, the one on one grand spot for the younger element, sees healthy amusement. The best I ever attended was the class, and your wants will be carefully attended by the proprietor, Eddie Page, the man with the golden smile. We were witness the Al G. Fields Minstrels Saturday night, April 11. But not alluring, thank you. I am glad to see the manifestation of interest dear Freeman in Denver and Pueblo. THE ROERS' GREATEST SHOWS ARRIVE, IN GREENVILLE, TENN GREENVILLE, Tenn.—The Rogers Greater Shows are here for the week April 12 to 15. Last week we were in Newport, Tenn., and all the shows were more successful. Every night, the week of the exception of Friday night, which the show was closed on account of the death of Mrs. J. Rogers, wife of Mr. James Rogers, manager of the Rogers Greater Shows, was sent to show has two on the sick list, George W. Green, the old dams Williams, but that are improving. Chas. Smith and wife are still putting on those catchy first parts. Lit-the Jack Pitt, better known as the "Little Funny Man," is singing his own component, entitled, "The Green Greatest Shows" with the "Money" Miss Sarah McCorner is still featuring the "Dengoza" strain. Miss Annie Bell Conwell is singing "That's Why I Am Crying For You." All you know, the dancers that's en roub be behind the Roger Green Greatest Shows better in No. 1 class and no in No. 2, because Little Cuba, from Memphis, is sure some dancer, and has two good bets, and never has nothing to say. So, "Chas, how is it you lack long pants? Miss Johnnie strather siting in the house," and "Chas, how does Kisses From Me," and is making good. Mrs. Fannie Butler is singing that catchy song, across the Mason and Dixie Line. From "The Butler, our pianist, and little Joe Bird" to "The Paris," Kys. are still on the job. Joe is the pre-maths traps and he is some more drummer. Newport long will be remembered. Do Dennis Branch gave a banquet for the fans? the contents. Mr. S. P. Reinhardt, Mr. M. Chas. Gret, Garret, Mr. Howell, friend of Mr. S. P. Reinhardt, also present. Mr. Sam McReynolds, our Freeman agent, was toastmaster. Mr. S. P. Reinhardt sang and entertained to the highest, and then we had a little dancing, and then we had a night of niggers, Love, Good-night". Dr. Brun will be long remembered by us all. Newport, Penn, as a wonderful little town. Penn, as a black, all seem as if they are glad to see you in their little town. Oh, you love you and hop to return some day. Rogers' midway reminds you of a challenge you met a stranger every day. Miss May will show you joined us last week. Kid Miller, wrestler; Tom Corbett, boxer, and Kid Rumage just got back for the season, but his ferris wheel will be in the place on the seaside week. And Mr. Rumage's seaside show and shooting gallery are doing good business. Mr. Slim Maxwell's Egypian machine is going away. Cool is still on the job with his snake show and doing fine. Mr. E. Snaton machine is going away. Mr. J. Prices is walking cafe business and gives good service to all. Jimmy Anderson, high dancer and ballet enthusiast, is lecturing and is speaker at the seven-in-one show. Montana and the cowboy will walt wristers are the featured show. Shows. Just wish to mention that Chilo got lost in the mountain for four days in the automobile, and found himself two days On last Thursday morning Mrs. Johnson was cared for by a death, the Guardian and a friend, from pneumonia of only a few days. Mrs. Rogers was the wife of Mr. Rogers, and she was a business woman. Shows, Mr. Rogers was 35 years old and had been in the carnival business for many years. Her business Mrs. Rogers was widely known and was conversant with every angle of the business. Her loss is deeply felt by all her friends everywhere, and was loved by all who came in contact with her. Her friends felt by all with Rogers Greater Shows. THE NEW CROWN GARDEN THEATRE Tim E. Owsley, Propr. The New Crown Theatre, Indianapolis, is in its second week since the opening of the clear and bright, and the crowds are learning their way back to the one vaudeville theatre among us. Our audience can well be called classy. The musical numbers by the Musical Goodlets were beautiful, costly instruments, which they know how to play. Josephine was beautiful, costly songs. Her voice is pretty and effective. Her numbers are "Goodbye, Sweet Heart, Gofdboy, "Dearest Marianne, "I am and I am," Myers and Myers are good in their various numbers, singing, dancing and theater. Collins and Barrett make good as comedian and straight. Collins is a sure enough comedian. Miss Barrett makes good song number, "Alone in a Great City." The pictures, so far, have been decided features. THE MUSICAL GOODLETTES AT THE MUSICAL GOODLETTES AT THE FAIR, INDIANAPOLIS. The patrons of the Crown Garden Theatre were highly entertained by the music man and wife week, the music man and wife week, the musician and musician, playing a number of instruments, including the xylophone, the steel marimbaphone, the musical instrument, the fulldrum and the instruments are rather new; they have never been seen on the Crown Garden stage before; they have the "Medley Overture of 1915," a duet. This was followed by "Massa In the In Cold, Gold" also by both of the Goodlettes. A four-part harmony, "Apple Blossom Time in Normandy," was done on the xylophone with that delightful "Sextet from Lucia" on the xylophone. The two numbers on the xylophone, the garganian Rag" and the "St Louis Blues" on the same instrument. Their numbers met well merited applause on instruments that require the high-quality sound, part with they have done very much rendering the best classical and popular music on instruments that require the high-quality sound, part with they have done very much rendering the young woman follow her husband from instrument to instruments and bring part with the new predecessor. All of their numbers were well received, especially the popular air and reception. They go from here to Pittsburgh, where they will meet the students. They are grateful to him for his interest in them. From there, they will go to Philadelphia. After this engagement, Mrs. Goodlettle will go to Middletown, New York, where she will meet a much needed rest with her people. NOTES FROM THE J. C. ROCK WELL SUNNY SOUTH CO. We will leave Michigan Wednesday still doing business as usual. Cherokee Thornton will be at Liberty soon—in the course of six weeks. —Best regards to all friends in and out of the procession. —When the trap drummer, would like to hear from his many friends. Everybody happy. BABY FRANKLIN SEALS WRITES FOUR NEW SONGS. Well Known Writer of "Baby Seal's Blues" at Galveston, Texas. Special to The Freeman. GAILENE HICKS, Texas, April 14—Baby Franklin Seals, the well known comedian and composer of the "Baby Seals" Blues, and other successes, is at the Lincoln theatre here. He is needed instruction and is drawing great crowds. Mr. Seals has written four new songs which he will publish shortly. WANTED PARTY WITH CAPITAL TO BACK ME IN A COMPANY WITH MY NEW PLAY, ENTITLED "ALICE'S VISIT TO FRIENDS IN KENTUCKY. The first two acts are scenes layed in Kentucky and the other acts are of them in Africa. Alice becomes the Queen of Africa, when the Canabal King of Boones falls in love with a witch. The witch, puts a spell on the waters and all they sail upon them can never return to their native land but must remain in his kingdom. The witch, writes the writer of the play has a copyright and will either let the play on royalty and travel to his own Address Mrs. Gertrude Hicks, 1808 Douglas street, R. R. 11, Rockford, Ill. Read The Freeman offer on page 4 of this issue. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Chicago Weekly Review Chicago Weekly Review THE EMERGENCY FUND BENEFIT To Be a Notable Event at Pekin Theatre Friday Matinee, April 23 —Seats Selling Fast. The best proof that the Emergency Fund Benefit will be in overwhelming success is indicated from the fact that box seats in particular have been se- lected for the benefit of orchestra seats. The subscription advance sale of seats is still going on, and it is expected that 300 off the be open every day from 300 p.m. to mil. until Friday afternoon, April 23, the day of the performance. It is evident that the ladies have procured checks from their hubands and have planned a day off order to attend the Fekin matinee benefit and to enjoy the evening. The ladies who desire good seats had best purchase them early, as the house is expected to be sold out. Mrs. Leon Bromell heads the latest list of society ladies to be published 中華民國二十三年十二月二十六日 MILES HARRIS, Hungarian Duelmer and Xylophone Solist, Who Will Appear. in the subscription review. Her order will also be a theater party present to hear Miss Betteca Footson recite Sylvester Russell's "The Wandering Batross, which he wrote in paper form containing a picture of the author. Frank P. George, the society actor of "Danabegay" fame, was asked if he and George I. Cook, tragedian, had agreed upon the Mansfield version of "Dr. Jenkyl and Mr. CLARENCE JONES, Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra Hyde' or that of Robert Louis Stevenson. Kennett Imp of Satan, Lucretia Knox Mitchell, opera singer, and a stage manager, will be Prof. W. L. Berry's Eighth Regiment Band in one of their New York successes, will be on the bill. Frank and the rest of the cast willprise the first of the State street managers to engage seats, will be followed in line by others. The Chateau party will be a party and other cabaret managers and also performers are to buy tickets, and the committee has matched at this writing. It is intimate. He is a part owner of the Pekin Theater and will be sure to be present. L. W. Berry, the member of the committee, will assist in the box office and a theater party of his alma mater, with ladies, will be stage manager. Manager Gibson Sends a Check. Sullivan, Rugell. Dear Sir--Enclosed you will find my postoffice order for one dollar, per your request for the Emergency Fund, hoping you success this work, I am. You truly JOHN T. GIBSON: Gibson's New Standard Theater, Philadelphia, Pa. Reply was as follows: John T. Gibson: Your check for one dollar in aid of the Fund was thankfully received. Find a special seat ticket enclosed. Yours gratefully, SYLVESTER RUSSELL, Manager. Among other mail received we two letters, one from Cecil Watts, the actress with two children, who is in poor health, and Mrs. Saddler, who is in good health. We are white managers of colored theaters everywhere are expected to remit immediately to Syllvester Russell, Richmond, 222 East Thirty-first street, Chicago, Ill. Popularity Contest Makes a Hit at the Grand-Charles Glinp Artist Artist Tyler & Hubbard Sing Opera at the New Monogram, Rosa Lee Tyler and Ivy Hubbard were were in vocal duets in which their sweet voices blended in the cultivated harmony, especially, in the prison scene from to have returned to the city, had a lively sketch in which Miss wiesha has included a feature. Ed Goodbanks sang as usual with tenor vocal sweetness. Emma Freidell wrote with her songs for the her songs for very good shape, and Braxton & Lewis two black-face knocks, about comedians, with some places to furnish rare amusement. The Old Monogram Repean in Vaude village of the city of Repean, well and Arthur Allen Central- land. When the new five doors of the old Monogram reopened last Monday even before the house got what they wanted, a good all-colored vaudilley show, and there was a lineup, or the second lineup, of the same bill presented three star teams of established reputation. Johnnie Woods, a singer with a big bill, poker, Orcis Creswell and Laura Bailey, presenting Ora in a new girlly dress, and the piano songs and finish brought the team great credit. Arthur Allen and Jack Linger Wiggins returned as the new men's new bristles of comedy talk and harmonious strains in his violin speeches, and the new skillets, and Wiggins, who now has straight hair, danced as great as ever. Anna Overton, a fair singer, who needs a little help, sang rags of the lower South, etc. The Motion Picture Theaters. The States Theater, of the Salkin enterprise, had a big matinee last week. Bailey's orchestra, the second of the new pictures are: Saturday, April 17, "His Brother's Debt," and Sunday, April 18, "Hearts Excels." There was a new orchestra placed in this house on last Monday, as manager Maurice Salkin is now keeping the photo play. The photo play is "Fats Vengeance" on the 17th, and "Desert Breed" on the 18th. The Phoenix—Manager Hammond's two houses are splendent. Managed a building on the 18th, local here, handles the crowds nicely. The special bill is "The Gilded Fool" on the 17th and "Igrinian" on the 18th. Founder, W. H. Smith, has placed a colored orchestra in this house there has been a larger patronage of the elite of the colored community. Green vard, and patrons go next door into the Chateau for refreshments. The Pekin Theater, of the Mott estate, has been managed by the organization to 5 p. m. for the subscription advance sale of tickets for the emergency Fund benefit next Friday afternoon. The "Crime" will be seen next Sunday night. The Washington—This house is full of cozy rooms, and the "Girl Detective" serial will be shown on the 17th, and "The Lost Man" on the 18th. Ms. Mason now greets his patrons with a smile. The Atlas Theater at Forty-seventh street is the home of the neighborhood develops. The specials to come are "Trapped by a Camera" on the 17th, and "Lena Riv The Cafes and Cabarets. The beautiful Chateau Garden will be opened May 1, if the weather is fine. Manager Sam D. Williams and Joseph R. Duckett, of the buffet, are enthusiastic over the outlook. The entertainer George C. Hall and Eddie Gray. George Brown is pianist and Elysius Crosse is the Elite Cafe No. 1 at Thirty-first street, where Henry "Teenan" Jones is in charge, is filled nightly. Sherer soloists are Caroline Boyd Lillison, Sallie Lee Johnston and Will Rivers. The violinist, Prof. Tony Jackson, pianist, and Charles Gillian, trap drummer. The Elite No. 2, State street near command, is well filled both in the upstairs dining cafe and lower concert hall. Aisle is floor manager. Soloists are Caroline Boyd Lillison, Johnston and Fritz Jenkins. Mr. Smiley is door tender. The cabaret is faring well. Messrs. Bottoms and Preer are maintaining a popular course of management. "China," Howard, formerly of the Elite Cafe No. 1, the entertainers are Ollie Pools, Lucille Hagerman and Ernest Smith. Lucille Hagerman and Ernest Smith. Shaw is trap drummer. Al Russell is much better since his alness before election day, due to a marriage. Charles Young and Schiller Emerson are the popular entertainers in the ginger room. Fran' Mr. Gordon, known as Mackenzie Frank' in his luxurious dining hall, Gordon's "guess" will be to be liberal to his press agent and become popular. The Panama can now has a concert enclosure for the solosists which is novel. Andrew Copeland, who is at present the charge of design for the present artist, Ethel James, Lola Wicks, Ethel Ridley and Octavia Walker. Oscar Holden is the pianist and orchestral player. Isaac Stern is the former performer to be catering to the popular fancy. Stage Notes and Stroll News. after the benefit is offered, the stage review Mrs. Flora McKnight, of 3343 Wabash avenue, grandmother of Lawrence Heared, departed from life last Tuesday week at the age of eighty-five. Jack Johnson's defeat rehearses the ruckus that was not interested in winning the fight. He easily made it a draw. It is obviously intimated here that Jess Willard is an octoonor who whispered in Forbes' presence, that Harry Forbes, the fighter, was a Creole from New Orleans. It is estimated that today nearly one million of this country are pure white in color. Seal-Ola for the hair and Seal's Clear Skin Cream are highly spoken of preparations made by Seals Toilet company, at 3315 South State street. Their appearance appears elsewhere in this issue. The election of William Hale Thompson as Republican mayor of Chicago has met with popular approval, and the election of his successor will be a good one. He showed a lot of class in conducting himself to come in small, chosen tact to conquer, but rather allowed the people the choice to misconstrue the quality of his dignity and standard. He also showed a willingness to speak for the good of himself and his race and because he must be congratulated as the first colored American to be elected mayor, he held field to do his race much good and do himself lasting honor if he is to cultivate the self-denial path by not soaring above the standards of his people as an object-blessing. RINGLING BROS. ANNEX BAND. Roster of Ringling Bros. Annex Band for season of 1915: Prof. R. Roy Foley, director; Mrs. R. Ruth Pope, steward director; Mrs. R. Ruth Pope, saxophone soloist; I. Patterson, C. Davis, cornsets; P. A. Venable, baritone; Ted Morton, tubs; John and Harry Winston, bassist; and Paul Palmer, melophones; W. Smith and W. Hinson, trombones. Each one of these always been the rule on the Ringling show, these people are also first-class in their department, receiving praise and recognition to show that the circus life is not as some narrow-minded people deem it, low and degrading. The ringling show is of high standard and elevating to the Negro musician. The tent season opens at Zanesville, Ohio. The tent season opens at Boston, Boston, Mass, and then they start westward, taking in all of California and a six weeks' stay in San Francisco, and a full year in all of the World's Fair. Regards to all. GRAY & DUNLOP GREAT FAVOR ITES AT PHILADELPHIA. Make Great Hit on an All-Star Bill. Special to The Freeman. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., April 12. Big favorites at the Standard in Philadelphia. Strung Beans and Sweetie May and Gray and Dunlap are held over at the Standard. Mr. String Beans, in the has been the reputation of being suggestive. He is insistent in gagement and each engagement has meant three weeks at one time and a different act each week; and there has been a lot of effort to ask him to eliminate. Every act that he has done has been a knock-out. Gray and Dunlap in a novelty singing, has captivated the audience at once. The novelty act is when Mr. Gray, with his wonderful resonant bass voice, changes from low to high and then classic number and sings "When the Bells Ring." Next came his charming little partner. The audience seemed to never tire of see her in her beautiful costumes singing "When the Bells Ring." She deserves much credit for her snappy way of feeding her partner as a straight NOTES OF SAM RUSSELL STOCK After six successful weeks in the city of Houston, will open, Monday, april 16 at the Park Theatre, Dallas Texas. The theatre will open. Our staff is as follows: Sam Russell, manager and principal comedian; Ed Lemmons Johnson, comedian; Anna May Fritz, soubrette; Walton Wheeler, comedian; wants a good sister team to team. All mail will reach this company at Park Theatre, Dallas, Texas, Central Track. April 12th, Creole Halls open Monday, April 12th, Holmes Hall open Monday, all hope for them a speedy success. THOMAS A. BROOKS A HIT WITH FROLIQUES OF 1914. And Also the Sliding Billy Watson Show—Both White Companies. Thomas A. Brooks, the well-known singing and dancing comedian, who was made a contract with Furtig & Seamons for over eight years, is now placed with "The Froliques of 1814," a white burlesque company and has been since January. "The Froliques" has been playing in southern territory. Not THOMAS A. BROOKS A Successful Artist With White Or organizations. caring to play the extreme South, Mr. Brooks will play the "sliding Billy Watson" company, one of the fastest shows on the Columbia main circuit. Warner Bros. will play in Hurlig and Seamons' theater, in Brooks' home, on Saturday, June 12, the show will close. Mr. Brooks is considering the S. H. Brooks circuit after his season with the show. NEW YORK NEWS. (By Billy E. Jones.) Wilson & Wilson are at the Fulton Theater, Brooklyn. Johnson & Deane are at the Empress Theater, Seattle, Wash. Moss & Frey are at the Babcock Theater, Billings, Mont. Howard & Mason are at the Pantages Theater, San Diego, Cal. Marshall & Crumbley are at the Harris Theater, Pittsburgh, Pa. Moore & Jenkins are at the Orpheum Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah. Brooks & Bowen are at the William Penn Theater, Philadelphia, Pa. Coates, Keane & Johnson are at the Majestic Theater, Kalamazoo, Mich. The Lafayette Theater is presenting good vaudeville and photo plays. This is a popular house. Will Marion Cook is rehearsing a big colored act to be presented at the Alhambra Theater, London, for two months. Crumbley & Gilliam, the tramp comedian, together as a team. The act went big at Lafayette last week. Mr. H. H. Ham, well known in the profession, is now proplter of a barber shop at 110 Rochester avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y. Carita Day is back in Chicago. She did a great thing in it. New York after her tryout. But it was no fault of Miss Day. At the Crescent Cafe, Kid Griffen manager, Miss Mildred Creed and Tiny Ray are the entertainers, with Robert Lee at the piano. The Wilson dairy lunch serves special chicken dinners Thursday and Sundays and is located at 228 Fifth avenue, formerly The Southern. J. Lubric Hill is writing some new songs for the Shuberts to be used in a new production to be put on at the Winter Garden, New York City. Special music every evening at the Diggs Cafe, 118 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street, formerly of 364 West Thirty-fifth Avenue, York. At the Rentals 454 Seventh avenue, New York, music and dancing are featured. The chill con carne parlor is a novelty. Don't forget to visit this place when in New York. Billy E. Jones is scoring a big success with the song hits there's a novelty. Billy E. Jones will run "Don't Take My Darling Boy Away," and "Runaway June." At the Philinzee dining rooms, 24 West One Hundred and Thirty-third street, there is music every evening, to the delight of its patrons. First-class meals are served, the best in the city. At the Barron Astoria Cafe, 2275 Seventh avenue, the entertainers in the cabaret show are Miss Cora Green, Mrs. Jillian Hewlett, and Mr. the piano and drums are Mike Jackson and H. Elliott. Williams & Stevens' new show called "The Richest Coon in Georgia," opened last week at Putnam, Conn., Week of April 15, Clairmont, Md., April 13, Clairmont, Md., April 14, St. Johnsburg. They have a brass band. Leryg's Cafe and Cabaret, corner of One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street and Fifth avenue, are presenting some classy entertainers for their patrons, namely, Ethel Brown and Virginia Johnson, Ethel Brown to 1 a.m. Thomas Simmons is pianist. Mr. Trom Diggs, formerly of 336 West Thirty-seventh avenue, is now located at 48 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth street. The patrons enjoy the late popular music. Fine line of wine and liquors on hand. A visit will convince you. Don't forget, when in New York, to visit the Hotel, 2120 Madison avenue. Big cabaret show every evening. It is one of the best and most popular places. Harlem. Due courtesy of the management of Mr. Louis Worrell. The Phinizees Hotel, 24 West One Hundred and Thirty-third street, New York, with its new restaurant, is one of the best in Harlem. When in New York, don't forget to call. The patrons are entertained nightly at the Hotel, 2120 Madison avenue, New York, with the pleasing en- New Crown Garden Stop! Look! WANTED! First class Stock and vaudeville people. Must be able to do plays from manuscript. None but experienced Stock people need apply. Long engagement to right people. Address J. W. Coulter, Mgr. Hippodrome Theatre, or Billy Henderson, Amusement Director. State all in first letter. Hippodrome Theatre 2d and Leigh Streets Richmond, Virginia tertainers at the cabaret show. This is one of the popular places in Harlem where guests dine in booth and cafe. Louis Worrell, manager, is popular with the Harlemites. LYRIC THEATRE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA. Week of April 12-15—The New York Follies have just closed two successful weeks here, playing in large houses each night. They really have some show. Mr. George Stamper and Miss Lula Lawson are a hit, featuring all the latest dances. This week Martin & Motley's Merrymakers are appearing to have a composition of twelve all-star performers. Some class. Last but not least is our superb orchestra, composed of three real musicians, as follows: Mr. Earl Walton, first violin; Daniel L. Wilson, piano, and J. Frank Wagner, trap drummer. They render all of the latest selections, and are really going to be every night. Wagner, our little trap drummer, wishes to be remembers of the life he had been. William Green, Charles J. Harris and George Platt, and says for them to please write him some time. Hello "Mabel D" Mrs. Dixon, our manager, is all smiles. She is living in her beautiful home at 2600 Warwick avenue. She says "hello! to Berna" Washington Evening has been running all to K. A. All send best wishes to all in and out of the profession. Address: allmail to We Us Hotel, Newport News, Va. WANTED AT ONCE To hear from manager of plantation show with good tent and company of twelve or fourteen people with six or seven piece band. Can place you for a performance at once for particulars. Lew Payton, 38 Favor street, Rochester, N. Y. INFORMATION WANTED. Polly Palmer, of Toledo, Ohio, at 28 South Erie street, would like to know the whereabouts of her brother, "Dan" Palmer. GO TO THE BIG FAIR. Go to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition free. You can go for The Panama-Pacific International Exposition over 16 years of age and give them $25 expense money should they care to get in The Freeman contest. To get in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition you can write the Freeman Contest Editor. BILLIE HOOPER AND HOCK BONES MAYADE ATLANTA, AFOBORIA Billie Hooper and Hock Bones are matched to box ten rounds at Flag Ballroom 27. Keep your eyes on this boy Hooper, or he will steal you, Billie, boxing with K. O. Brown for his ten rounds. The right at Bijou Theatre with Lee Hock. SLIM MASON STAGE MANAGER OF BARNUCK MAILLEY BIG SHOW Show To Open April 25, at Phila delphia. Special to The Freeman: NEW YORK, April 15 - Slim Mason, the leading college basketball player at Bermudan & Bailey green shows, has arrived, here and has been New Crown Good Show Has Been and w Tim E. [Owsley The Trinidad Stro Invites You to their Grand Opening Everything new and is well lighted A ing for ladies, children Chas. Wiley, Mgr., WANTED A To Hear from Managers o With good tent and a company of 12 o band. Can place you for the s Write at once for partic LEW PA 36 Favor Street J. E. B. Stop! WANT First class Stock and vau be able to do plays from but experienced Stock Long engagement to right LW Coulter Mgr Hipp appearing at the Madison Square Garden and will open at Philadelphia, to G. Lowery, of the 6th. Regards to P. G. Lowery, James A. Harris and all friends. NOTICE TO PERFORMERS. Persons having trunks or parcels left with Mrs. Wagner, of Indianapolis, for board and rooming are hereby notified that the same will be sold if the owners be heard from within the next few weeks. WANTED - Position. Reliable moving picture operator. Can operate laters in the vicinity. Located anywhere, W. B. Graves, 3347 Wabash avenue, Chicago, Ill. NOTICE TO PERFORMERS. When in Indianapolis泊 at Madam Lizzie Holden's, a girl in a nighty room for light housekeeping, with modern improvements. Colored people join movies. Wanted to list in 1915 directory. Our booklet, Museum Emulation Studio, Lake Geneva. Wis. ROUTE. Smart Set Co., with Salem Tutt Whitney—Standard, with Philadel- phia Tutt and Salem Tutt, April 18. Al G. Fields' Minstrels-Marshall-town, Iowa, April 19; Waterloo, 20; Moline, Ill., 21; Burlington, Iowa, 22; Quincy, 19; Keokuk, Iowa, 24 LETTER LIST. Austin, George The Great Adams Anderson, Hastus. Banks, Wm. Baskan Banks, Charles Baker, Lawrence Byrd, George Collins, Eldridge Cole & Cole Cooper, Jack Coral, Marilyn Carr, Prof. J. E Deps, Louis B. English, J. A. Cooper, Jack Ellott, Max C. Fansel, Frank Farrell, Ed Hull, D. R. Holmes, J. L Hutchinson, Frank Jones, W. Jr. Jones, Archie Jones, Johnnie, Cemp, Albert Krueger, Frank King, Phillips Lee, William Peace, Maurice Laure, Shan Mores, J. Francis Miles, Ray Owens, H. H. Pepe, Tedd Robinson, Erb Reed, Samuel E. Redmond,alph Dryman, Dran Russell, Biff Smith, Bert. Snackhill, Jas- cope, Jack Tolliver, Melvin (Kld) Tolliver, Alex. Veal, Marcus Wood, H. B. Woodson, Wm. L White, Zephenia Williams, Issic Jaude Wright, Albe Watts, Bros White, R. C. Wallace, R. T. Krueger, Frank Ladies' List. Johnson, Eloise LaVine, Louise C. Mack Baby McMahon, Mrs. Beadles, Sadie Bradford, Miss Mary Mary Burton, India Bromley, Helen Carter, Edna Carter, Edna Edwards, Nettie Hicks, Nettie Hayes, Ella Howard, Mrs. Mrs. Ella own Garden now House I will be Open key, Manager Street Air Dome! Opening, Monday Eve., April 19 An ideal place to spend an even- dren and gentlemen. Dallas, Texas AT ONCE rers of Plantation Shows 12 or 14 people, with 6 or 7 piece the summer. No traveling. particulars. Address AYTON Rochester, N. Y. WANTED! FOR Monogram Theatre! 228 Pine St., Cambridge, Md. Big Stock Companies And Good Road Shows Only colored Theatre in Cambridge, with 2,500 to draw from. Will place tickets anywhere in U. S. to right parties. Seating capacity 900. Week of April 12, New York Follies. Pete Porter, Ray Miles, Billy King write. Important news. Address Arthur E. Benjamin Cambridge, Md. Look! ITED! audeville people. Must om manuscript. None k people need apply. right people. Address Seen and Heard while Passing By Salem Tutt Whitney With the Smart Set Co. 6 Supplication. Lead gently Lord and slow, For oh my steps are weak; I know not where I go, I know not what I seek. My eyes with doubt are dim, I cannot see Thy face. My eyes with sight, O cleanse it by Thy grace. Temptations strew my way, And oh they seem so sweet; Lord! help me from them stay, Give me strength each one to meet. My faith dear Lord is weak, Stretch forth Thy help and save Me e'er I perish! speak! I sink beneath the wave. I struggle' in a slough Of heavens, say doubt and fear; Tough thunder, say doubt and fear; My clouded vision clear. "We want novelty acts of all kinds. Too much song and dance. Our patrons tire of the monotony. This is the village colored vaudeville houses the country of." There are more good colored novelty acts than one would think without stopping to count them. And these novelty artists claim there is no real market for their acts. That managers do not want to pay them a good living price. That they are compelled to pay more than any other class of vaudevillians. New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Chicago, and Indianapolis are about the only cities where a novelty artist receives a sufficient salary to justify the equipping of a first class act. Jugglers, bicyclists, magicians, wire walkers, trapeze performers, musical and animal acts of any consequence forced to carry less than baggage. There is a constant wear and tea up on their stuff. They are forced to use perishable properties at each performance, animals must be fed and have a caretaker. Novelty artists claim that these important items of expense are given no consideration by the majority of managers who expect them to comprehend the comedy song and dayartists whose only necessary impediments are an ancient pair of shoes, a young hat, a misfit suit, a rub of makeup and a natented smile. Other vaudeville artists who attempt something clean and classy somewhat apart from the audience receive a little encouragement from managers if their act happens not to work well. They are also possible to raise the standard of colored vaudeville if the artists are compelled to cater to those in an audience who are not well educated, been cultivated enough to approve of legitimate acting without comedy and cultivated singing, without ragtime symphony. A great actress had just finished a scene with her leading man, and they wished to see her perform "We caught them," exclaimed the man jubilantly. She did the great artist, "the applause did not come from the right portion of the house." The president of the National Negro Press Association, invited your correspondent to attend a concert at the American Museum of Washington in B.C. Mu-So-Lit is an abbreviated way of saying Musical, Social and Literary. All these features are not represented by the club, face the excellent intelligence wit and influence in the Mu-So-Lit to stock several orders of rumor-mongering men. STAGE NOTES. Little Odessa Schaffer Joined Little-John's United Shows April 5. The Clark's Stock Company is drawing big crowds at the Dunbar theatre, Columbus, O. Richard and Pringle's minstrel won the prize by engaging P. G. Lowery as band director. James White and Walter Watkins are at the Temple theatre, Galt, Ont., week of April 12 to 17. William Wilson is in bed very sick with pneumonia, at 818 Red street, Wilmington, N. C. He wishes to hear from Anita Ramsey at once. Miss Carrie Gilbert is filling an engagement at the Dunbar theatre, Columbus, O., taking the principal part in Manager Clark's stock company. Miss Lenora M. Scott has given up her residence in Norfolk and returned to New York to remain by the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Emma Wright, who is very ill. Thomas Melton, the trump musician, is now playing violin in the Hippodrome theatre, orchestra, Richmond, and he has been here three months. He may be seen in the village later, as he is writing a new act. Al. Alfred Drew, juggling Jester and Slack Wire Artist; is still a feature at Mississippi Minstrel show, introducing twelve to fourteen minutes' novel and eccentric juggling; also a high class slack wire act skillfully done. Now in the state of Mississippi. The Whitmore Georgia Stars, a colored show, plays week of April 12th. In still music, the company brings a nice business, a week stands. We have seven people: Mose Cary, stage manager; Johnnie Ridout, piano; Joe E. Moody, drums; Shelby Murray, Johnny Ballard, Little Mississippi Minstrel. NOTES FROM THE DAMON'S MUSICAL COMEDY. (By Harry J. Earle.) Just finished dates in Occonto Falls and Oconto, Wis. We are now playing the Emperor at the theater north of Milwaukee. Everything modern and update. Playing to capacity houses on opening night. Our show is going to be the wizard of the wizard of the Bow Clare; and Mont is fooling 'em nightly in female impersonation. The music activator is always there. Dora Brown, the little sunbeam, on the sick list, but all hope for a speech recovery. "Bit" is there with the activator. The show is enroute into Illinois, so watch for us. The attraction of merit. Good sing, dance and singing soubrette, best wishes to all. Manzie Campbell, they are still talking about your age. Ask Kenny Jones ROGERS GREATER SHOWS. Rogers Greater Shows played Rock Hill, S. C., two weeks and the first week of Jimmy Anderson went so high in the balloon on Monday, March 28, that he brought snow back in while, but we have pulled through the winter with fine shows and fair business. Jack Pittes and his parodies on "You Never Know What a Good Friend I Am Until I Am Gone," Frank Koehler and the round of the show, and Mrs. Frank Scalf is still secretary, and Bill Bard is agent. Say Johnnie Carothers, from around of applause singing "Million Dollar Doll." John Malloy and Mrs. Carter Loncher shows. Lockhart is the stage manager and don't you know, S. W. Meeks is making good from the show, from E. N. Colway, Say I would like to hear tional reputation, musical and literary geniuses. In the Mu-So-Lit club one may mingle and fraternize with such distinguished men as Judge Terril, Prof. Kelly Miller, Major Brooks, Dr. Curtis and like kind. The Mu-So-Lit is not only cosmopolitan, but democratic. Members from whatever part of the country or social, opilitae or intellectual standing, drop all prefixes and affixes from their names and become plain Jeems, John, George or Bill when they enter the door of the club room. Movements of world wide interest have their germination in the Mu-So-Lit. When we arrived at the club the social part of the program had just been completed and there was an animated controversy going on as to whether or not the members should be assessed $2$ or $5$ per capita for a biennial function to entertain the ladies. The utmost good humor prevailed and the cross fire sallies were witty and amusing. Wherever or whenever the function takes place or occurs, the ladies in attendance are certain to be handsomely and sufficiently entertained. The Griffin sisters, not long since the greatest drawing cards in colored vaudeville, are living in a wondrous D. C. They have retired from active work upon the stage and are promotional arrangements to open a fine theater. Lately they have acquired the Fairyland in Washington and are making extensive arrangements to open a fine theater. They are also negotiating for houses in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Mrs. Katherine Bounaugh, who keeps the one first class boarding and rooming house for theatrical folk, would like to hear from Glen and Prosser. They are lately from the Hawthorne theatre. It is bright and cheerful. Bath, hot and cold water, fine beds and excellent table service. 1928 Sixth street, N. W. Mrs. Dodson, 1817 Fourth avenue, Washington, D. C. entertained several friends at the Thursday evening, including F. Jackson, O. D. Carter, Will Dixon, Greenbush Holmes, Helen Clinton, Greenbush Holmes, Pauline Parker and Ethel Marshall. Miss Hattie Akers, one of the stars of the Smart Set company, entertained the other principals at a delightful luncheon hosted by the mother. A feature of the entertainment was the piano playing of Prof. Foster of Howard university in music theology. Prof. Carter plays from all the old masters with true artistic temperament and faultless execution. A whist tournament was held at the home of Doctor Ross. 906 Elm street. We between Doctor Ross, house physical therapist, and Howard, Andrew Thomas, owner of the Howard; J. Homer Tutt, and yours the doctor's wife after which the contest took place and was finally decided in favor of the Smart Setters. One of the doctors' feelings we will not give the score. This was the third annual contest with honors resting lightly upon the shoul-der of the Smart Set contingent each time. "The Excellency The President," drew full houses to the Howard all of Easter week, and pleased immensely. Judge Terrill pronounced it the best colored show that ever played in Washington, from George Walter and Tom Hampton, at West Baden, Ind., and all of his sons Sam Reynolds, from Rock Hill S. S., Newport, Tenn. Miss Annie Bell stopped off to see her mother in Meiron, S. C., to see her brother, and they had not arrived Wednesday. WHAT'S WHAT ON THE S. H DUDLEY CIRCUIT—WEEK OF APRIL 12, 1915. **Washington, D. C.** S. H. Dudley Theatre—Pennell & Hol den; Bobby Blige & Howard Theatre—Floyd & Jackson Robinson & Green; Margaret Scott Stevens & Stevens. **Baltimore, Md.** Lincoln Theatre—Simmons & Wilson **Richmond, Vn.** Hippopotrome Theatre—Dick & Stru fick Diane Theatre—Emmet Anthony. Columbia Theatre—King and Marshall. * * * Philadelphia, Pn. New Standard Theatre—Harris & Turner; Edwards & Hardee. * * * Pittsburg, Pn. Star Theatre—Buster & Bailey; Bradford & Jeanette. * * * East Liberty, Pn. Lincoln Theatre—Johnson & Johnson. * * * Indianapolis, Ind. Crown Garden Theatre—The Goodlettes; other acts. * * * Louisville, Ky. Ruby Theatre—Chestnut & Brown. NOTES FROM A. G. ALLEN'S MIN. STRELS. (By Chas. Hervey.) We are still in the state of Texas doing good business. We had the pleasure of meeting the wife and the mistresses that was the lunch. We were, like, time together. There will be a lot of new faces seen with us this season. W. R. Earl a member of the team will be the season. He pitched a splendid game for the Virginia minstrels against the Lufkin team. He held them five successive seasons. Score 5 to 4 in favor of the Lufkin team. Charlie Hervey, cornetest, joined us in Lufkin, Tex., and he is playing a role in the team's back with us again after playing two months in vaudeville. They send regards to Sam Russell Company. Jenkins sends regards to Walter Jenks. The only and original Happy Howe (Arthur Howe), Charlie Hervey, and D. A. Gibbs, Churchill and Churchill, joined us in Lufkin, Tex. Wm. Wright, D. A. Gibbs, Churchill and Churchill, Jenkins and Brook, W. R. Earl, A. Gibbs, Churchill and Duren now compose the company. GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THEA TRE, PHILADELPHIA, PA. An Easter bill of vaudeville quite up to the high standard which the Gibson's New Standard theatre has set to take were offered this week. The reception given Gray and Dunlap was right royal, as might be expected when a treat eagerly expected more fiddle the boys it promised. This act includes musical comedy, songs in costume and dancing, and say, one who has seen it once can only feel deigned to the boys it promised. This again. Gray is a lively entertainer and Miss Dunlap's songs require vocal powers of exceptional quality in which she pleasing personality, grace and winniness will surely make her a celebrity in her line. They soon become favorites of the audience, and were really the headliners for the RICHARD AND PRINGLE'S MIN STRELS. We will soon be in Kansas and the boys are expecting great times in that state, where they can see more of their friends. On March 25 the entire company will be on the campus by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harris, 529 Franklin street, at 2 p. m. That was the first time the whole company was on the campus. Mrs. Harris owns a very beautiful home in Monte Vesta and are well thought of by the other race, and we are very proud of them ourselves and wish them success. Mr. Harris, David Smith and Ed. Tucker have been friends for quite a few years. Mr. Wm. Israel is still playing all the tubes that is needed for our band. Mr. Watt, Matt, and singing "Silver Threads Among the Gold," and his health is very good. Mr. Carr is making good on his trombone. BRAXTON AND NUGENT, THE SEASON'S HIT. Great Comedians Are a Scream Everywhere Where They Appear. Braxton and Nugent, the original "doug" and man-machine, both their lives, in an up-to-date, clever act, the biggest houges in the leading cities all this season. The fact that they have something new to offer that is very funny makes them the hit of the season. They appear on the stage as two cool man and their dialogue is two and funny to life that they really are a scream. They are at the Monogram theatre, Chicago, this week, where they will perform naturally funny and are the nearest approach to Bert A. Williams and the artist W. Walker as artists of real merk. HUNTINGTON'S MINSTRELS (Pearl Moppin) We are still in Arkansas and the show is running smoothly. Ernest is running with painful acclimatization at Whistley by woodwork himself with a blank cartridge. He is singing with great success in our noon's woodwork sessions, with assistance by Jolly Davy "Sweet Papa Snowball, with his artistic hat and cane manipulations. In the cabaret with "This is the Life." Mr. J. H. Doyle, with his wire, contortionist and juggling act never fails to amaze the audience. His artist, as "Spareribs," is good indeed, and keeps the audience in a good humour. No Job For You, and Mick Don't Change, There'll be Some Stealing Done," is out of the ordinary. The show is among the goods and delivers them. Their clever jokes and good singing are among the best. Mr. Irving's paraphrasing, with Mrs. Odeal M媚, wardrobe mistress, continues with that beautiful smile. Mrs Joe Nelson and little "Sukum" Mr. and Mrs. Huntington were out to the ball game in their auto on Monday, and the ladies out motoring and drove to the ball park again to witness our second game in the season. Score 12-2 and 11-9. We played six games this season and won all of them. Have a good team here, so look out shows and teams along our A. J. McFarland, catcher and captain, Shilman Sullivan, centerfield, J. H. Doyle, first base; Jolly Davis, second base and pitcher; Pearl Mippon, shortstop; William Sadler, third base; J. H. Doyle, first base; Ed Robinson, centerfield and pitcher; Sylvester Bevard, left field; Ernest Watts, third base; Rastus Lee, pitcher; Sylvester Bevard, left field; Out for the mighty. SEYMOUR JAMES WRITES FROM AT THE YERBINTON, YEENADA The Dixies are in their second week in the state of Nevada, where business is good. The company is headed to San Antonio, San Jose and will play eight weeks at the Wingram theatre, and the company carries eleven people, and every body doubles. Mr. James Jackson and Eddie Mackey, the world's best string instrument, are enjoying the best of health, and ever making good nightly. The show is opening with the entire company. The olo is opened by Eddie Mackey, the blind pianist, who renders some swell selection team. Thompson and Newsome (Darline and Dorothy). This is one of the best looks in nets and she wears some swell clothes. White flannel suits, cane and high silk hats are their costumes. Thompson also is one of the best soprano singers in the business, she also comes B. F. Stevens in his musical act. Mr. Stevens plays some swell solos on his euphonium. Last but not least is the Rastus (the Dancing Wonder, Seymour Musicians, sirging, talking and dancing people. State all you can and will do in first letter; also lowest salary—you get it here. Open tent May 3. Address is more than making good out west. With his dancing and new steps he is getting the applause. He sends requests to the Freeman to wipe care the Freeman. Hello Freddie Pratt, with the rabbit foot. Pope and Dallas close the ollie with singing, talkin' with the rabbit, with a $2,000 stage setting. This act is one of the best acts of its kind. This act is closed by the company is seen. This show don't put on no old worn out plant acts; nothing but clean, classy and up-to-date shoes, a you know where the company is seen of the show we have. This show will be the only colored show that will show Frisco, and that city. We welcome the old freeman when it arrives. We show Reno, one week. The place where Johnson and Jeffries had the fight in 1910. BARFIELD'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS Our show is a screamer with Wm Dewey, stage manager, orn band of ten pieces gives them all the Eagle at their daily concert. And we have some six-piece orchestra, too, Mrs. Hattie McGregor is singing "Down in Blues" in a plaque. Miss Lacille McGinty is leaving them spelbound with the "Low Down Blues." Miss Jessie Love gets to play the bass. Miss Catherine Scott sings "That Locomotor Roll." She is some coon shouter. Wm. Hudson, wooden shoe dancer, is with us. Kid Clark and Harrison are with us. Extrem end men, are the finest ever. The roster of the band is as follows: W. S. Jenkins, cornet; E. Simpson, cornet; C. Dudley, clarinet; John Marsh-Wallace, trombone; D. Gillon, bass; E. Cio; C. Vancleve, also trombone; R. Green, snare drum; J. Jeaton, bass drum. HOLLOWAY WRITES FROM THE NO. 2 J. C. O'BRIEN'S FAMOUS GEORGIA MINSTRELS. We are now in Alabama, where the swinging players are also playing in the hoops. Our first part is arranged as follows: Scott and Barns extreme end; Riley and McClean, second end; McCulloch and McCulloch, all funny fellows who certainly hold things down. Jessica Legere Motto is singing "Crying For You," with success, Mrs. Edith Nelson is cleaning with the song "At the Ball, That's All I Need," taking them scream with the song, "Who's Going to Be With You When I Am Gone Away." Our small man with big voice, I Am Got Nobody, Nobody Cares for Me." Mysterious Hanah, our magician, is still with him, I Craig Jester, is still with him, big a big a The roster of the orchestra is as follows: Toney Barfield, bass; Albert Drivers, trombone; George Foote and John Helford, cellist; John Clarinet; L. Williams, cornet; John Clark, drums; C. A. Hallway, first violin and leader. He danced nicely. THE FREEMAN'S LIST OF THE BEST REPRESENTATIVE FIRMS IN THE UNITED STATES THE NEGRO SHOULD PATRONIZE. NOTE—The Freeman Publishing Company presents as its best firm in the United States who would appreciate your patronage at any time. The line below classifies the service rendered by the service through mail as well as otherwise, with prompt ac- Music Publishers. of business, name and address is given as jason H. Renshaw, every one in this list 46th street, New York. 38th street, New York. 102-104 West 38th street, New York. M. Witmark & Sons, Witmark Bldg. 14 West 37th street, New York. Bakeye Music Pub. Co., Columbus, Ohio. Parke, Daniels & Friedman, Inc., 146 West 45th street, New York. Hal Fryer Music Co., Galey Theater Bldg., Broadway, New York. Baton Rouge Mo., Music Publishers, Bloomington, Ill. Broadway Music Corp. Will von Tilzer, Pres. 145 West 45th street, New York City. Theater Music Pub. Co., 135 West 44th street, New York City. Robt. H. Brennen, 1433 Broadway, New York. Adams Music Publisher, Herrick, III. Theatrical Trunks. B. B. & B. Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. Theater Music Parks, 35 East Randolph street, Chicago. Central Trunk Works, Simms & Co, S. W. Cor. 7th and Arch streets, New York. 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The game of ball between Mary Potter School and Bennett College was played at Batteries—Bennett: Hutton and Newsome; for Mary Potter: Red Russell and Brown; for Mr. Harry Coltraine, the Shop, has been very sick. His many friends are glad to see the fat barber back at his post. The team was the best in the Lismore College ball team at Salisbury on April lst. Score, 5 to 2. Batteries: Haskin and Brown. The manager of the Bennett ball team says that he has four games to play on this trip and he was going to bring the writer's place of duty day after day. The manager who have a grouch against the Bennett College ball team stormed the writer's place of duty day after day. It was quite amusing to see how happy some of them were. We are glad to know that the writer's place of duty day after day gave them a little consolation, as they have not had a chance to rejoice for the last two or three years, as Bennett first and last. We are glad to see him and hard, not only in baseball but football as well. So come around again, boys. We am glad to see you at any time. Bennett first and last. -- Rev Wm. Long had tighten fixing up the fence on street this week. -- Mr. Clarence Brown has resigned as manager of the Glimmer Barber Shop. He has been a Mears Tailoring company, left the city for a visit to relatives and friends in Savannah and other Georgia cities. . . . Rev. G. H. W. Washington, pastor, . . . Rev. G. H. W. Washington, pastor, has moved from Mitchell street to Washington street. . . . Don't forget that the Freeman, is always on the labs at Hays Barber Shop and the city business men will be one of the best games in the season to be played between the A. & T. faculty and the city business men will be one of the best games in the season to be played from one of the worst beatings that they ever had by rain in the first half of the third inning with Bennett College team at Charlotte, N. C., on the 3rd. Score, 5 to 0 in favor of Bennett. Mrs. Waugh Huffman, 6th and is very slick. Her many friends are hoping for her a nearly recovery." The big snow brought much sadness to the city as it put a crimp on the big showing of their Easter "fronts." The writer was not bothered by this game. The biggest game of ball of the season will be played Tuesday, the 6th, between the A. & T. and Bennett College teams in this game. Coaches Gilmer and Jones say that their teens are going to win and by the time that this paper goes to press, we will be able to have a balancing of Chicago, Ill., is now doing business in Greenboro. Prior to coming here he was in business in Chicago and of the International League, he glad to have a young colored man of Mr. Toomer's caliber to locate in our city, as he adds much prestige to the business and social life of his glad to have a young colored emblem in the city and is business manager of the Afro-American Bural Association, of 922 East Market Street, and will call on him whenever they need anything in his line. KENOSHA, WIS. By P. R. Savilles. Special to The Freeman. The Dunbar Social Club was reported as the swellest affair ever pulled off in Kenosha. There was plenty of refreshment and the evening's very best people of Kenosha were present at this affair. Racine has the money, the leadership, the people known when they heard of Dunbar they know it means their money's worth in attending. Some of the leading names in the area, Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Hall are to be complimented for their beautiful gowns, suitable for the occasion, larger but that did not make the pleasure less and the management called taxes to see their home, some depots and staircases. The manager will now devote his time in the Dunbar baseball team and promises not to go down to defeat. Thank you for the reply. Mrs. Worthington, of North Congress street, entertained her friend, Mrs. Worthington, for a special time, us. Mrs. Worthington is classed as one of the best cooks in the city. Mrs. Hanna Harrison, of $24 Newell street, is able to be at her work again and Mr. Pernell and family are enjoying food cooking again and were glad to see her. Mrs. Harrison's illness is able to be at her work again and Mr. Charles Jordan has returned to the city after a stay of two years and was in town two hours before he was to go to work. Mrs. Cooper Underwear Company. It pays to be reliable. The Royal Five of Kenosha are preparing to entertain their friends at a bake shop. The colored population of Kenosha has been fasting for forty days and the pleasure and stayed at home in prayer until after Lent, as they are faithful Catholic believer, and that we have Catholic believer. Mrs. Killerbrue, of $24 Newell street, entertained with an Easter social. Susan was pleased and the evening was socially spent, with many important discussions, which was the feature of the evening. Easter celebrations will enjoy the celebration of Easter. NOTES FROM BROWNVILLE, TENN. On last Sunday, March 28, Union Lodge No. 26 held their fourth annual thanksgiving services and a march and very pleasing program was rendered in which some of Brownsville's best talent attended. Interesting papers were read. Those who took active part in the program were H. A. Johnson, M. J. Anthony, N. B. Whillow, M. L. Par, N. O. Bonds, Miss Bertie Dixon, M. Johnson, M. J. Anthony, H. Hill, and Mr. F. Shaw and Miss Verneda Walker were married Thursday, April 1, and it was a grand affair. See the Freeman ward were kept posted. Get it at James Crosby's. GILMER, TEXAS Easter was a high day at the C. M. E. church. Sunday school had a very large attendance. Money raised for educational purposes, $1600. S. C. Field preached in the afternoon. THE FREEMAN ON SALE IN CINCINNATI, OHIO. The Freeman on sale at the Pekin Theater, 538 West Fifth avenue. Col Brown, agent. At Liberty! Violinist, double trombone. Address F MILER, 900 Jollet St. Jollet. Ill. Alto Saxophone Wanted! Can fakes and transposes. We're playing often and cater to the best white trade. Those who wrote, write again. No tickets, boys. I have the saxophone and work though. Pinkard's Saxophone Orchestra 1520 W. Broadway. Council Bluffs, Ia. SUE GRUNDY, Prop. First Class Accommodations for Professional People. 3157 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois When in Chicago Visit the KID H. 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The light that failed, that is, from the colored people's viewpoint, has been the uppermost most of condition in no other form for last few days. No similar event of modern life has called forth such publicity. Why this is true is unclear, but if told so, we need yet brief summing it all up. No man of modern times, no matter what sphere he moved in, has seen the light as that so persistent as light as that so person. It is doubtful if there has been a single day since his victory over Jeffries in 1910 but what his name has appeared to us is that he mentioned in some newspaper, day but what he has been the topic of discussion, among great exaggeratesmen say, was the most spectacular figure of latter days, yet it is true. The race question was injected. And as buoyant, he was the most prod of statement that opposed him. Their ask, "Who came down to the wharf to see us off, and the big black presented a sad picture. He shook hands presently all around, and when he winked came back, grabbed both his hands, Jack choked up and was on the verge of tears. "I'm the only one that can't go back," he said and then he broke down, and turning, left the boat. He turned back for minutes, and calling Ward, said. "When you come to Europe, look me up." From a woman writer: "So when Jack Johnson entered the ring at Miramar yesterday, confident and assertive, I turned to the ring-side boxes and saw the white girl who had bound up her life with that of the black-swilled by her own family, by her friend and by her country. "She is a pretty girl, perhaps a little swagger because of the boulevards of Paris and the avenues of Buenos Aires, but nevertheless she is a woman with the feelings of a woman. And in her life's crisis her own sex must reach out the hand of understanding to her." I hold no brief for her actions in the past. Am only telling of her looks, her partner in life went into the conflict that was to change him from champion of the world to one of the heroes of the past. Every turn in the battle was followed by this twenty-two-year-old girl from the west. She wore the same smile that spread over the face of Johnson. Both took the place as a jackson that it was only another mis-studded white man added to the record of Jack. One, we will think, should be interested and touched by the above. Here demotion and internship had given away to pity and praise — the blending of the two, minking for the time modern women had to meet. For after all she is a woman who feels to have placed her affections to where they should be directed, she should dictate. Mrs. Jack Johnson deserves more than passing notice, because the world has known. If she were indifferent in the beginning of their career, she would have time advanced and, as the thorns of persecution pressed him sore. Her sovereignty was womanhood, asserted by the cartoons carried by the empire which the praises of men could not widen, nor could their condemnna- Mrs. Johnson, white, was truer to her husband in his own words, his own pride. Many have cursed and raved, and still do so because Johnson dared to marry a woman he did not like, but I shall not fight him. When he can not exercise his own judgment in matters where the individual judgment is a thing. Many who fought Johnson on the marriage score expect mixed results, but they expect no segregation and the rest of it. These are convicted out of怀恨 in staying on his own side things are properly considered—simply as a matter of epidemiology, action or citizenship, claim or right. If I do not get them it is simply because I am not strong enough to "And in her life crisis her own sex must reach out the hand of understanding to her." How divine! and yet some of our own race would cast a stone. She has my sympathy, if it counts for anything. She has it like the unfortunate woman before her had it. The world was inclined to scoff when her life went out: those about her seemed to see something monstrous and curious because of her relationship. It should have taught Mr. Johnson a lesson. Not that he should have shut up against the choice of his heart, but he should have feared that a spectacle would have been made of another woman—another wife. should have preferred none, if it meant abuse on his account. The colored people's faith in Johnson's ability was sublime, although owing to his condition for him personally owing to his condition, he did not hold the title of champion heavy;weight to remain with the race. And it must be in the days of his greatest achievement did many extravagant things that attained unduly attention to him. He was druidly unattentionless and we forget." And he forges. The race reaped what he sowed. None of us care those antics. But with all faults and faults of his ability to none. I am for him, hoping he has sobered down sufficiently to know the value of dollars; man's best earthly friend. Take noough to forgive otherwise. Take no chances. If we he can live without raising wolf or dog, we ought to have $50,000 at the lowest. He has $30,000, his last "check." It is a fortune. If he is still riotous, spend it on the money, passing through his money as if the flow were not. He will round up in a Cul-de-sac that he will find, passing out as the individual of the least opportunity, but who drifted to obscurity and poverty by default. Johnson had faults and virtues. If the virtues did not reside in him he caused good. He gave class to the pugllistic business. Until he came most to paid up the game with a sneer. The value of the�caged in the world's best man had not sunk in the sciousness of the many. The heavyweight championship reached its greatest value when it fell to Jack John. Before that the game was more or less "clandestine" Men were fighting and flying sometimes. A change in the world's best man what it meant to be the knowledge was not then contagious. A new serious after Reno. States and communities now indulgent face was back of all this. The conclusion was that the race which furnished the best physical man was the best physical race. We drew the prize and becomen, we are who we are the price in increased in the calamity along the proud Anglo-Saxon did not feel to pitiate to the "feeble" Ethiopia, which had so recently emerged from his chrysalis. Johnson's battle was a constant and physical. The atmosphere of the fight was discharged as the position. "We've blanced," said the Cubans, meaning long live the white or success to the white man. The defeat will tend to reduce race frictions that the cruel reflection. Think of it It is said that the fight was fixed, that Johnson was paid to surrender it to he after a brave show of defense, it to he after a long way of thinking Wallard was a man of great endurance by nature, just as a athlete seen in Keith's Opera House. When the balls of iron were thrown up in the air; he caught them on his shoulders that immensely auditory what it to the floor. The pounding he received by the falling balls seemed beyond belief. There was some slight-of-hand, but the balls that immensely auditory what it to the floor. The pounding he received by the falling balls seemed beyond belief. There was some slight-of-hand, but the balls that immensely auditory what it to the floor. The pounding he received by the falling balls seemed beyond belief. It was on the athlete's bare shoulder that distributed in a way known to him. If Willard was such a man Johnson could have been still pounding him. It was not a battle of battling science was not respected. But the world did not seem to know of his power of endurance until the very eve men began to bet that if the go lasted twenty rounds Johnson was gone. "This was on the theory of endurance," he said. "I was a lawyer. If he were another "Achilles," the very fitting name of the opera house athlete I have referred to, he had allied with the lawyer who provided Johnson beat him down in no vital spot. He was too tall for this—his face was reasonably secure. "The result of his body had been an amazement," he said, and such as Jack Johnson had never dreamed of. In other words, Johnson battled social life, his offspring, and an audience, and then Jess Willard, one similarly endowed and trained, would have fainted. This is my own version of the passing of Johnson, based on what happened and the quality of man necessitated. The result was a eugenic man—made to order WILLARD EARNS BIG RING TITLE BY GAME BATTLE. Giant Conqueror of Jack Johnson Should Prove Popular Champion. (By Ray C. Pearson.) After nearly seven years of domination by a member of the Negro race the sport of pallidism has once more man on man on the world's heavyweight championship pedestal. The man who accepted the greatest opportunity that that sport has ever given him since the time of the memorable battle between John L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett at New Orleans on September 14, 1912, Kansas philadelphian who prefers the less dignified term of cowboy. With Willard's victory in the ring, tucked off the race track in Havana, Mexico, the Moda de Mota came the illusive demise of Jack Johnson, who all must concede was the greatest heavyweight champion ever ever made in mixed men. In defense one can take away the credit that belongs to the black man, for as a ring man his accomplishments formed a history of the sport as wonderful. Johnson Only Negro Champion. Johnson was the first Negro fighter ever to hold the world's championship, and to make his accomplishment more than any other titleholder since slope fighting came into vogue in the Sun. To be champion for nearly seven years even in these times of mediocre boxing material is some achievement. The home of doing that belongs to Johnson. Willard is deserving of all the praise that can be bestowed on him that he will give it, for not only has he made himself solid by removing the arena as but removing the doing that to an end the reign of a fighter who by THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER BITTER RIVALRY BETWEEN RACING STARS ANDERSON WIL SOX Though members of the same race team, the Stutz, Howard Wilcox and Gill Anderson have no love for each other. Both natives of Indianapolis, they have been constant rivals since they entered the game. Wilcox recently gained the upper hand by taking second in both the Vanderbilt and Grand Prize at San Francisco, while Anderson remained unplaced. The latter says he will get even in the next Indianapolis 500-mile race. First Engagement. Player. Position Years in Game Mathewson Pitcher 15 New York, 1900. Plank Pitcher 14 Athletics, 1901. Border Pitcher 13 Athletics, 1902. Moore Pitcher 14 Cleveland, 1901. Bresnahan Catcher 15 Washington, 1901. Moran Catcher 15 Braveau, 1901. Dodin Catcher 14 Phillies, 1902. Ladole First Base 19 Phillies, 1896. Evers Second Base 13 Cub, 1902. Wagner Shortstop 18 Louisville, 1897. Levitt Third Base 16 Louisville, 1899. Wallace Utility 20 Cleveland, 1900. Crawford Outfield 15 Chicago, 1900. Doulin Outfield 16 Cardinals, 1899. Clarke Outfield 16 Louisville, 1894. D. Murphy Outfield 14 New York, 1901. conduct outside the ring made himself one of the most unpopular champions the rudiments of the boxing game Willard was an apt pupil and made good progress and Forbes predicted Barred From United States. There is no use in going into details as to why Johnson was unpopular, now that he has passed out of the limb of bonging, except to say that he has been with the government that he dare not set foot on United States soil for fear of serving a sentence in a federal penitentiary. So we'll let it go with "De mortuis nil nisi bonum," as far as Jack Johnson's Jess Willard as champion promises to be popular, although those who think that he does not possess the class of many of the titleholders before him. He is a clean cut, clean sings well, but that he does not possess the class of many of the titleholders before him. He is a clean cut, clean sings well, but that he does not possess the class of many of the titleholders before him. He is a clean cut, clean sings well, but that he does not possess the class of many of the titleholders before him. He lacks the speed of Johnson, and as a ring general he could not for a moment be compared with such men as Bob Fitzsimmons or Willard a Game Fighter. But this big cowboy has one thing that is essential, and especially so in view of his lack of the other qualities. He has a stout heart and gameness is his gameness to the satisfaction of everybody last Monday, for few men have taken a lacing to the matter of the negro and twenty-two hands without withering into defeat. Willard learned for the first time in his life that he never once did he show anything that indicated a quitting streak. He overcame all that the Negro has to overcome, and he handed punch and demonstration once more that youth must be served. Nearly all of the ring experts in the country had doped out the exhilaration and was found. They said that if the fight was a long one Johnson would surely be the loser, and that prediction would be dead. They said that the early pace and deliver a world of punishment to his giant opponent. If enough to assimilate that punishment without falling his chances of turning the tide and winning would be greatly improved. The prime would be sure to slow up and weaken. For twenty-two rounds the team had to come, for age had started to come, for age had started to tell on Johnson and he slowed up. Wins When Johnson Weakens. The moment Johnson began to weaken was the signal for the white man to make his spurt, and that is just what hard him. He tore loose, the fastest of the players, after offering the lacing he had received, and from that twenty-second round on to the finish, it was simply a matter of how much he had to work. There is an interesting feature in the method of attack employed by the new champion. He used only two punches, but he used them effectively, although the Negro by his cleverness made him miss with them often in the early rounds. Those punches were a straight left to the left, and a right hand wallop to the heart. While it is not known definitely just what offense, it is pretty certain that a pair of Chicago friends were responsible for it. These friends are Harry Forbes, former bantam weight champion, and Kidward, a boxing kid, conducting a gymnasium. When Willard first landed in Chicago for balls, ago, a crudo, unmoving fighter, Forbes took, a wooded, unmoving and spent a lot of time showing him the rudiments of the boxing game. Willard was an amateur. Forbes predicted a great future for him. Willard was a way before the battle which made Willard the world's champion, the cowboy received the following cablegram in his camp at Ha- "Left to head and right to heart and best wishes." The cablegraph was signed Kid Howe and Harry Forbes. WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. Hunter's South Omaha Wonders is the name of the Omaha club for the season of 1915. Milton L. Hunter is manager. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles fans almost to a man strung out, hard, hard, hard, knockout man. Jim deffries was in his saloon on Spring street. Uttering one of his characteristic grunts, he fell lightly and looking at the crowd of newspaper men, said: "Don't ask me if I wanted to see Willard win. Can't tell by my smile." He added: "I would say to say another word. Barney Oldfield pulled down a neat wad on the victory. Charlie Eyton, the Pacific coast referee, the fight game would still be going in California." NEW YORK — Although the defeat Jack Johnson may receive a goodly sum for his fight in Havana, he will reap no pro bono benefit. He will be pictured in the battle in this country. The federal statute, passed shortly after the negro defeated Jeffries, prohibits the interstate ship- W. D. McGuire, Jr., secretary of the national board of censorship, said today that he did not think it possible that he would exhibit them in this state. He was positive that the board would prevent them from being shown. Commissioner of Licenses George H. Bell was not shown, but the pictures could not be shown here. A. B. C. J'SHUT OUT THE RE SERVES BY 70 SCORE. The A. B. C's shut out the Indianapolis Reserves last Sunday at Northwestern park, 7 to 0. The team, with a collared championship, excellent, the allowing ball, three hits, two of which came in the first inning. In six of the nine innings the batters went out in one, two, three order. The colored boy also played a fast fielding game, the A. B. C's going through the contest without a misplay. The catching of Mitchel and two sensational catches by Lyons feared. The A. B. C's 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reserves 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -0 A. B. C.s 0 4 0 1 0 2 0 1 KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS TO ORGAN IZE BASE BALL CLUB. For the first time in the history of the order of Knights of Pythias they have a baseball club, W. H. The was organized in the state of Florida, and the team is managed by W. P. Shrewsberry. The managers would get a winning team and they would to hear from any fast team in the United States. They are preparing for the next season. The managers would be glad to hear from all the large cities. Manager Shrewsberry would make Mackie Mackies play beat them. Now managers, we are booking games at the stadium from all the managers at an early date. —William Pres ton Shrewsberry, Manager, 705 Odessa street, Jacksonville, Fla.; Gen. W. H. Lee, 624 West Union street. NO CHANCE FOR 1916 OLYMPICS. If the Germans are Unable to Handle Them in Berlin, Which Doesn't Seem Possible, it Will be Necessary to Postpone Them Until 1920. Reports from Paris to the effect that the 1916 Olympic games are to be transferred from Berlin to the United States, it will be necessary to postpone Them Until 1920. Are no grounds for any belief that it will be possible to hold the 1916 come successively in any country on the face of the earth. To begin with, a successful Olympic meet must have teams from practically nations and now is such a thing to happen? It's ridiculous to even discuss the probability of England, France, Germany, Austria, et al. being able to All of these countries will have to develop an almost entirely new crop on athletic performers. Of the young men who have been let down when the war blight came last August, those who are not sleeping in a soldier's grave, or recovering from a broken leg, will be part incapacitated for athletic work through life in the trenches, which has put permanent kinks in the muscles of Europe's athletic performers. The organizations that formerly controlled amateur athletics in the warring nations have reorganized before any serious work in the rehabilitation of athletics starts up. In Germany, for instance, more German Olympic committee are either dead, wounded, or missing. It has been proposed that the 1915 Olympic games be amended such as Sweden or Switzerland. More foolish talk. Though the Swedes and Swiss have not been at war their job work, they have arm to the chest neutrality has been given one that they have no time to think of such light things as athletics they will have for months to come. An Olympic meeting in the United States without a large European entry would be as flat as soup without seasoning. With no European entries the meet would be nothing more than a battle between the American athletes, which would be a much more challenging pliorship affair, but very dull as an Olympic meet. The Olympics at St. Louis in 1904 demonstrated what a soulless thing an Olympic meet without a pliorship affair was. At this meet there was hardly a foreigner to oppose the Americans, and it degenerated into a battle between the American and the York Athletic club taking the honors from the Chicago A. A. by four points. MARION, VA. (By Wm. A. Tea.) Billy Terry, the black face comedian, is home this week resting up. He is a friend of the group well. He is now waiting to be made a Mason next Friday night, April 9. He is also liked by white and colored people. He and one of his friends were talking of opening a theater here in November, and he signed with R. M. Chambers this season. MIDLAND, TEXAS. The 400 club royally entertained at their club hall Wednesday evening. . . New Britain, Locksmith, entertained be- l Art club Friday afternoon. Refresh- ments were served. . . The reported hill house job was completed with the D. G. Allen's. For the Freeman Dallas Express and the Mineral Wells news see Mrs. S. King. THE BAR-KEEPER'S FRIEND Best Known Metal Polish Removes Tarnish, Stains, Smut and Grease. 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Among those reduced for the expansion sales are Scotch madras curtains in white, cream and various colored patterns. These goods are 36, 45 and 48 inches wide and are now repriced as follows: 25c, 29c, 32c, 39c and 69c a yard. If you ever bought Scotch madras curtaining you will appreciate how extremely low these prices are. **Curtain Scrim**, plain and fancy, in white, cream and Arabian tint. For an inexpensive curtain nothing surpasses a good substantial scrim. Present prices average a little above half what you must usually pay—9c, 15c, 19c and 29c a yard. L. S. Ayres & Co., Indiana's Greatest Distributor of Dry Goods. Mrs. Ada Wakofeld, of 897 Blake street, is improving from a serious illness. Mrs. Misses Flora and Ester Harper are spending their spring vacation at Frankfort. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baughman have moved to their new home in Californias. Mr. Nelson Fletcher, the popular mixologist, is now located at 532 Indiana avenue. The funeral of Emma Crump was held at Rebel A. M. E. Church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Lilly Brown. 231 West Twelfth Old Settlers. Old Settlers Social Club last week. The Idle Hour Needle Club was the gathering place for the Belford in Bel- mont evening, this week. Mrs. Tina Cooper and mother, Mrs. Sallie Porter, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Moss, and Mrs. Retta Moss has returned to the city after an extended tour of southern cities in the interest of her business. Mrs. Stella Davis, who has been given the title of President of the West street, has returned to her home. Mrs. Eva Debobes, national secretary of the Y. W. C. A., spent several hours with Mme C. J. Walker here last week. The Sisters of Charity No. 1 will hold their annual anniversary exerci- tions April 2, at Bethel A. M. E. Church. Olive Officer, D. D. S., of Chicago, Ill., and little daughter, Mercedes, are the benefactors of Union Tabernacle Church was a member of Mrs. S. J. McClure. A parlor musical was given at the home of L. H. Coleman, Thursday, for the benefit of Union Tabernacle Church was a member of Mrs. S. J. McClure. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Butcher, of Marion, Ind., are in this city for an indefinite stay. Mr. Butcher run- ning farm company in city. The Union Missionary meeting which was to have been held last Sunday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. Church has been postponed indefinitely. Rev. J. T. Leggett, of Kentucky, passed through the city enroute to the M. E. annual conference at Chicago to be dropped off to visit friends in this city. Mrs. Tillie Smith has been appointed chairman of the arts and crafts department of the federated clubs, to Mrs. Ellisabeth Dixon, who resigned. The M. E. Conference met this week at Chicago, (III). Fulton Street Method Episcopal Church. The Revs. Martin and P. T. Gorham were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Crossen announce the engagement of their daughter, Larvate Hortense, to Harold Hicks. The wedding will take place in June. Prof. R. Scott, of England, lectured at Second Baptist Church last week. He is a poet of original lines writings. He will be at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Artist, of Marion, Ind., motivated to this city Wednesday. Mrs. Artist will spend ten hours at the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Winkle. Rev. Miss Nellie G. Hale, evangelist and gospel worker, has recovered from long sleep and has been regular Monday night services in Pilgrim Mission. 806 Lock street. Bishop C. H. Phillips, of Nashville, Tennessee, will be in the city Sunday and will lunch on Drake street, at 11 o'clock. He will deliver a lecture Monday evening at 8 o'clock. Myrtle Moore, the girl evangelist, will preach at St. Mark's Temple Sunday afternoon. He delivered two interesting serons at this same church, which is on Shelby street, last Sunday afternoon and night. Dr. H. W. Armistead has returned to Nashville, where he went a week ago to bury his mother, Mrs. A. Armistead. Mrs. Armistead was 85 years of age and greatly respected by the colored community as a member of one of the oldest colored families of the city. OLD SETTLERS' SOCIAL CLUB EN TERTAINED. The Old Settlers' Social club was entertained April 13 by Mr. and Mrs. B. H. B. and the 12th street. About 60 members were present and a most enjoyable time was had. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. B. and the gram of talks of reminiscences by Mr. and Mrs. B. H. B. and the Wall. Dr. Farnas, Lillian Thomas-Fox We are Style Starters HARRY LEVINSON 3 STORES ST NORTH PENGYUANNA ST 2 HATS and a delightful recitation of one of Dunbar's poems by Mrs. Edw. Galliard, among them being Mr. Dr. Officer, of Chicago, and Mrs. Taylor. A dainty luncheon was served, Mrs. Clay Willis, and Mrs. Clay Willis, on California street. Tuesday evening, May 11. Mrs Samuel McClure, president of the firm. Fisher, corre- secretary. MRS. LELIA WALKER-ROBINSON ARRIVES. Mrs. Lella Walker-Robinson, of Mrs. Lella Walker-Robinson, of Tuesday. She is the guest of her mother, Mme. C. J. Walker, 640 North of the Mme. Walker's Hair Grower. MRS. WARD AND MOTHER LEAVE THE CITY. Mrs. Pauline Williamson, mother of Mrs. Lillian Wilson, wife of Mr. Ward Williamson, and brother of 21 Indiana avenue, and their little son, Felix, left for Chicago, Ill. Monday, for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, 1112 North Missoula street this city. SPIRITUALIST CHURCHES. It takes only one visit by the most skeptic of persons to Madam Meadow's Spiritualist Church for them to be convinced. So Spiritualist return to Madam Meadow, who is wounded woman she was gifted with a most wonderful gift. She gave 50 messages from the passed out last Monday night. The one she gave to her mother. The one can plainly see that she was born with the gift of seeing. She makes everybody welcome to her meetings and her meetings are attended by the most skeptical of both white and colored people. CARL DRENNEN KILLED BY AUTO MOBILE. Carl Drennen, colored, three and one-half years old, 1122 North West streets and 1122 North West streets by an automobile driven by Guy F. Chilote, 34 Eldridge avenue last week. He was charged with manslaughter and was released on his own recognition when the police and Coroner Peter and that he apparently admitted. PROMENADE TO BE GIVEN. The following women have been announced as partonesses for promenade to be given Friday, April 23, at the Pythian Castle Hall by school No. 17 alumni: Mrs. A. C. Simms, Mrs. Bern Fisher, Mrs. Julius Hickman, Mrs. Sallie Robinson, Mrs. Peter S. Dent, Mrs. W. S. Jones, Mrs. Eliza Wells Bell, Mrs. Isaac Carter, Mrs. H. L. Saunders, Mrs. E. J. Smoot and Mrs. G. L. Hayes. THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE CLUB ELECTS DELEGATES. The Florence Nightingale Club met at the home of Miss Stella Rowe, 1235 North West street, last week. The club met at the Florence Nightingale Club, Mrs. M. Tressa Heinz, Mrs. Edna Artis and Miss Stella Rowe were elected delegates to represent the club at the state federation meeting to be held in Marion in May. SIMPSON CHAPEL HAS TESTI MONIAL OFFERING. Simpson Chapel M. E. Church had a banner day last Sunday. The offering, conducted on Friday, was financially to the amount of $99.55. The service was held complimentary to the pastor, Rev. P. T. Gorham and family. It was held on Monday and Hon. G. L. Knox made a splendid address, Mr. Noble Sissle and Joseph C. Hayes appeared on the program, and the members of pews visited by the members of the various auxiliaries of the church. MRS. EDWARD E. COOPER IN THE CITY. Wife of the Founder of The Freeman. Mrs. Edward E. Cooper and mother have returned. Mrs. Cooper is remembered as the widow of the late Edward W. Cooper, a former president of the city and later the Colored American at Washington, D. C., some two thousand years ago, where she was her home until her death. THE EAST END WHISTERS PUT ONE ON THE WEST END BUNCH The West End whist players hiked over to Bob Williams' home on Yanango, gage the East enders again. They hiked right back, baffled and beaten. However, this is the first time the East enders have been successful since the series of engagements begun. The West end players were Joseph Baughman, John Oliver, Archie Greathouse and Elwood C. Knox. The East end players were Bob Williams, Seth Schoenfeld, Ed Scott. Others present were George Simmons, Dr. Toole, Benjamin Broyles "Doc" Rives and Chas. Baughman. The score: East end, 140; West end, PROF. SCOTT OF ENGLAND WILL SPEAK AT THE Y. M. C. A. A Popular Musical to be Given at Monster Meeting Here. Prof. Raleigh A. Scott, of Chesterfield, England, formerly president of the Musical College at the same place, and Mr. Scott, of the Gram at the Monster meeting, Sunday, April 18th, at 3:00 p.m. This prince of entertainers who presides over the own original compositions, comes not unheralded with a reputation from the many musical centers where he has performed, but is not a type. Mr. Scott has the distinction of being the only colored man to have the honor of being president of the Musical College. If alone should go far in establishing the merit and caliber of the man. Mr. J. M. Benson, Boy's Work secretary, will be chairman of the meeting. The public is invited to meet the man. About 250 men and women heard Master Alfred James Holder, the boy preacher, at the Prodigal Lunen last Sunday. Master William Linden, of the Boy's Department, presided. The boys' band gave a thirty minute concert preceded by a The unemployed men and boys of the city will do well to call at this office, and they have had calls for all kinds of work. Cabell Mills Hall has been secured for the Negro Folk Song Festival of 1909. From the advance sale of tickets the attendance promises to be large. The Central Association has taken a security measure. The third State Oratorical Contest will be given Friday, May 28. All societies desiring to take part must send a letter of recommendation to the end of the month. Thirty-four members of the Junior Bible Class sat down to a bean supper Drs. Perkins and Ward, who are managers of the oncoming memorial day events, will be available days from April 24th to May 24, held their first organization meeting on May 24th. A large number of enthusiastic workers attended both meetings. The men and the women will be worn by the men. The feature of the campaign will be rates for the memorial is being offered. HAVE YOU A DREAM OR WHAT ARE DREAMS? Much is said about dreams in the Bible, and the holy man of old believed in them. Hear now my words. If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and I will speak unto him in a dream (Numbers XII, XIII, scriptures). The earliest au- records of history inform us THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER that dreams were regarded as supernatural and prophetic. The Greeks and Romans of old, paid great attention to dreams. In a conversation with Gessor Zancic, the Deity of the Healing, our representative found him a very interesting and convincing talker, and the way he explains will satisfy the most septical that there must be something of dreaming. In the first years, the others, from all a crown heads of Europe, Professor Zancig related a few dreams which have been interpreted by him and proven strangely true. Zancig said as follows: There are three kinds of dreams. Sodium, or dreams proper. This, according to Professor Zancig, was a figurative and mysterious representation of some event. Some and a quirrel of the same type. Visio or vision. This kind of a dream is in a waking state or ecstasy one saw an event foreshadowed which was afterward fulfilled exactly as foreseen. Insomnia was a안정적인 rejuvenation as produced by impression of mind, body or fortune. These dreams can not be depended upon. It was in the Visio or transcondition state that the lessor is being perplexed to the prolet Titanic master, 1912 only a few weeks before that noted writer and founder of Review of Reviews, in which Mr. W. T. Stead lost his life. It has been written that had Mr. Stead likened to the Zancig's warning he might have been alive today. Again while reading the hand of Kaiser Wilhelm the professor predicted Potsdam Palace, Germany, his highness was told to be very careful in the room, where he would be in great danger. The number of letters and testimonials prove only that there is more things in the room than dreamed of in our philosophy. MRS. LILLIAN BROWN MAKES GOOD AT. FRANKFORT. KY. Has an Appreciative Audience in Frankfort Special to The Freeman: FRANKFORT, KY., April 14—Mrs. Lizzie K. Church was appeared in recital before a large and appreciative audience in Frankfort. The First Baptist Church was covered in the recital and she hears this talented woman in the interpretive recital of the play, "The World and His Wife." Her employment by Mrs. Brown in her interpretation of this play is really wonderful. Her ability to make each character stand out and to make each character distinct and different personality and places her in line with the world's famous artists and students of dramatic art. She held her audience in a vice-like grip from the time the curtain rose on the first act in the play on the stage and is intended to teach the danger and evil of gossip and the great moral lesson, as photographed by Mrs. Brown's interpretation of the play. Mrs. Brown was assisted on the program by Miss Helena Low, the accountant for the State Normal Institute. Miss Low has a voice of wonderful range and purity, and she is the most worthy note about the rendition. Miss Low's solo was the fact that it accompanied her memoirs and many of our young girls are unable to do that. Mrs. Brown's sister, Mrs. Thaddeus Jones, tenor singer and reader, late of the Chicago Lyceum Bureau, also appended the notes to the program and treated us to a fine tenor solo. FACTS ABOUT HAIR GROWING BY MME. T. G. BRAMLETTE. The reason for my writing this piece is to get the colored people to thinking, to help the people, to thinking but are content with some one else doing it for them and simply follow the leader whether he is right or wrong. I used many different kinds of preparations before I began my own and just the same as many of you have found them "No good," the proposition and after a good hard and long study, came to the conclusion that a successful grower has learned such ingredients that were healthy, nourishing and life-giving. This had to be applied to the scalp so as to reach the root. With this "Pure Food Act" in, I finally have become sole manufacturer of the Hawaiian Hair Grower, Dandi Hair Restoreer, Hawaiian Hair Straightener, Hawaiian Hair Straightener, only when using the comb. (Don't mistake the Straightener for Grower, as I don't guarantee Straightener for hair grower, but I guarantee Straightener for the treatment of scalp diseases. In order to prove that my goods are bad, I must make one that I make that can not be taken inwardly without the least fear of being harmed. I must pass through the stomach without causing the least injury certainly can not. How many other manufactures dare to eat their own goods. If anything is wrong with them, you also to the root of the hair. You can not grow flowers by sprinkling with poisonous water, but by keeping the roots in the soil. A woman in a white dress is holding a hat. water, they will thrive for a short while, but after consuming a certain amount of the poisonous ingredients with hair, and that's why so many people complain of their hair growing a while and then stopping, a while and then stopping, for the stomach then it is not good for the hair. There is only one way to grow anything else to start at the root. You can not expect to grow a small tree by wetting the branches, a flower by sprinkling the blossoms or any other part of the tree, so it that the roots get plenty of good, clear water, and if the soil is not rich enough you fessify it, which it needs to give life and strength to those roots. Just as everything that grows from the earth gets its strength with the hair. The roots of the hair get their strength from the scalp. Now, if this scalp does not contain that which is necessary to cause something that will act as a fertilizer. The lack of the nourishing ingredients is the cause of colored people's hair be- Then this is the cause of Hawaiian Hair Grower success it is. You can treat it with what is lacking to cause the growth of hair. This preparation is applied to the scalp for the treatment of proper nourishments. By the roots getting proper food, they take on new hair. By the roots getting proper nourishments of the strand, thereby the strand takes on that gloss which denotes health at the hair. You are due success by using my preparations and all agents realize a great success. We meet great success in their shop work. All applying for agentship write 707 N. West St., Indianapolis, Ind. Birthday Party for Mr. Henry Baker A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Mr. Henry Baker, at his home, where he had a full evening was spent in the latest games. The home was beautifully decorated with pot plants. Mr. Baker lived in a city and his many friends wish him many more happy birthdays. The guests of the evening were his daughters and their husbands, Mr. Woods, Mrs. Ada Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Melvin and Miss Eunice Melvin. Dainty lunchunce was served by his wife, Mrs. Woods, who were received. Mr. James Nichols is having his troubles during the past three weeks, his wife and three children having seriously ill but are better at present. Mr. C. Durphy has some of the finest rabbits in the city. His black record is the one he recovers. The entertainment at the Pleasant Green Baptist church, given by Mr. Woods, which Mr. Woods is president, is one of the best of the year. John Woods, of Ninth street, has composed another national march which he will have the R. L. band try on. Mrs. E. Carter, of Cleveland, is here spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Williams, the nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Williams, passed away last week. They have been here for the years and years and many friends who are very sorry and sad at heart to lose the good little boy who was so kind and true to his memory. Rev. McCoomer and wife left Monday morning or Chicago, they will be in the conference. The A. M. E. Sewing Circle met at the Ingleton street. All the members were present and a very delightful evening was served by the hostess. Last Sunday evening closed the o'clock services of the A. M. E. Christian Endeavor for a few weeks, but the lookout committee, with the help of the president, Mrs. Anderson, was continuing to visit the sick room and the others that would like to live in the better life by living with God. A very fine program was rendered by the young men and women of the Endeavor. The meeting was led by Rev. Charles Johnson. Subject. "For a few years for the Next Life, Rev. F. Mason delivered an address on "What We Should Do to Be Successful Christian Men and Women." Duet by Miss P. Bryant and M. Clark. Prof. L. C. D. Anderson gave a very interesting address on "The Life of a Candle," by Song by quartet, the ramasman by Rev. I. D. Duet. Miss J. C. C. and P. Anderson. Last, but not the least, a heart to heart talk by the president, Mrs. Anderson, one that we owe more than we here on earth will ever be able to pay, for the success of the Endeavor meetings, but we know deep down in our hearts from the life of the living. But that there will be stars in her crown and there is a home in heaven for her when her work is finished here on earth. The stork left a big boy baby at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Thirteenth stret, and it is some boy. If you are interested in your race success, show it by calling for The Freeman. See G. Stark, 1110 Thir- BRUNSWICK, GA. On last Sunday, April 11, the Knights of Pythias anniversary was held at the New York University John Williams, pastor. Quite a large crowd attended. The line-up from the Castle Hall was headed by the calvary and followed with the Uniform Rank and the members of the five different lodges of Knights of Pythias. The address of 1613 Amherst street is now able to be up after an illness of several weeks. He presses his calling and tailor shop at the same old place, 1299 Gloucester street. He is now having his place remodeled and he is now wearing dust-proof cases. Everything is now up-to-date. Try him once on your clothes. He makes them look like new. Some one wanted to know what beaten up his Whites. Have they disbanded or disappeared? Mr. Tom Totnall and wife send reyes to the church. He says he is now having a long rest in dear old Brunswick. Look out for the band. We have The members of Mt. Vernon Lodge No. 10 had the opportunity of burying the bodies of two brothers, Fulah, who died on Thursday evening at 5 a'clock, 2019 Wolf street. So few brothers attended the funeral that the well-known mourners. Those who acted were Mrs. Dicie Stevens, Mrs. Fanny Shellman, Rosa Thomas, Rashida Thomas, and Bennett Thomas. Those who acted were Mrs. M. Phoenix, W. C. JACKSON. TENN. The many friends of the Rev. T. J. Goodall and wife regret to learn that they will leave in a few days for Savannah, Ga. Rev. Goodall is pastor of Berean Baptist church. He goes to Savannah to take charge of the leading Baptist church there. Before getting to Savannah, he will visit the church and relax at Memphis and Clarksville. Prof. F. M. Elyart, the great magician, has been giving a series of entertainments in the city, which have been greatly enjoyed. Mr. Eugene Anderson left Saturday for Memphis, where he will make his future home. Mrs. J. H. Trimble, to the delight of her many friends, is able to be the most happy South Jackson school. The Junior Epworth League of Liberty C. M. E. Church will render a program Sunday night. A large audience listened to a very eloquent address Sunday night at Berean Baptist church, which was delivered by Dr. A. M. Townsend, president of Roger William College, Nashville, Tenn. Those who did not hear Doctor Towell and missed a rare treat. Mr. Walter J. Reid sends best regards to Mr. P. J. Lowery. See A. R. Merry, Jr. for The Freeman. POSITION WANTED. Young man wants position as stenographer and assistant bookkeeper. Graduate from business college. Answer. Box C. care Freeman. LOST RELATIVE. R. McKnight, of Indianapolis, Ind., 1560 Columbia avenue, would like to know the whereabouts of his brother, Lucus McKnight. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Bloudau's Drug Store. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents (stamps). Has cured others; will cure you. Add to Bloudau, Bloudau, Brugstg, Indianapolis, Ind. Best results are always obtained by assaying the paper with the largest circulation. NEW ORLEANS, LA. When you want t oread The Freeman in New Orleans, call at People's Drug Store, 624 South Rampart street. Always on sale, on 5 cents per copy. C. H. Cunningham, 506 S. Central avenue, Phoenix, Ariz. wants information regarding his son Narvel Cunningham, or Mrs. Susie Fisk, mother of the last named Cunningham. Occultism—Secret books, Oriental luck, loadstone, magnetic sand, Spanish nails, oil paintings, etc. Count 10 cents. Address Prof. R. D. Webster, Box 131, Montgomery, Ala. Apr. 24 SEE THE PANAMA EXPOSITION AT OUR EXPENSE. The Freeman wants to send you to the Panama-Pacific International Expo. That is, you can get a round-trip ticket and $25 expense money if you enter the contest. Read the advertisement elsewhere. The business town. WANTED—A good sober, industrious barber to buy half interest in a three-chair shop in one of the best Michigan colleges. A museum and college town. Excellent place for man with family. Good schools, among live music and bath rooms, cigar store and shoe shining parlor, so for business reasons you can get a barber shop. Will gladiate answer correspondence that means business. Address: Davis, 137 Superior street, Meb A well attended birthday party was given Mr. W. M. Powell at his home on Fanny street on Friday evening, April 9. Games and music were the diversions of the evening. Covers were laid for forty-eight. The question still in the minds of the people in "What is the age of opinions differ." Mr. Anna Poinedexter, of Belle Fenton, is visiting her mother, Mr. Lee L. L. Shelton of this place. Mrs. Lee Lynch and Mrs. E. L. Shelton were Pittsburg callers last week. Dorothy Lewis is on the sick list. Rev. G. E. Sallie, Mr. C. A. Berry and Mr. W. M. Powell attended the ordination service in Burgetstown on last Sunday. Alfreda Lawe is on the sick list. Mrs. Anna Frankland and Mrs. Edith Hoy, of Pittsburg were guests of Mr. Wallace Student of East Lincoln's avenue. Mrs. Joel Cobbs, of the south side, was taken ill suddenly Sunday morning with hemorrhage of the lungs and is not expected to live. We sympathize with her husband and friends in the hours of loneliness of great and pain and our prayer is that our Heavily Father may come speedily to their relief. Read Read in this issue MAYFIELD, KY., NOTES. (John Walter Wilkerson, Jr.). The new Freeman readers are Mrs. Penny Wilkerson, Mrs. Joe Miles and Mrs. Cora Sherrells. ___ Rev. Houston, pastor of the Presbyterian church, has returned home from the University, Uniontown, Ky. ___ Mr. A. Hale made a business trip to Paducah. ___ Rev. Wood (white) will preach at the Baptist Church in Paducah. ___ Fit of Mr. Andrew club. ___ The Ladies' Ald Society of the Methodist Church met at the church Monday afternoon. ___ Mr. Henry Jordan, of Paducah, Ky. ___ Mrs. Beulah Roberts, of Scott. ___ Mrs. Minnie Biggers is slightly indisposed. ___ Hello, Dr. Logan, of "Old Paduke." A certain young lady visited Miss Minnie Mae Foex Sunday. Mrs. Beulah Roberts, of Fulloy, is a new reader of The Freeman. EARLINGTON, KY. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Cloudy, Mrs. Crow and Mrs. Squire Potts, of Providence, Ky., motored over to Earlington last Monday afternoon, March 29, and were the guests of Mrs. H. B. Thomas, of Providence, Ky., the guest of Mrs. H. B. Thomas, Ky. is the guest of Mrs. H. B. Thomas, - Pernicia and Douglas Terry, Jr., spent Easter in Hopkinsville, Ky., the guest of their aunt, Mrs. Lucille McCullough, has been in Hopkinsville, Ky., the last few months taking treatment, returned to her home last Saturday. - Get the habit of reading The Freeman and keep reading the races of the race, W. M. Gigk, agent. News of the Nation's Metroplis News of the Nation's Metroplis (Concluded from Page One) man and its editors. Mr. Booker said that while he was in Indianapolis a few years ago, the Freeman was one of the most ardent supporters of the Y. M. C. A. cause. Miss Wade Should Have Medal. Miss Wade Should Have Medal. The suggestion in the Freeman of the Week, in the Arkansas, that Miss Ophelia Wade, the brave and courageous young woman who defended her womanly honor at the Branch Normal School, was the first to receive timely suggestion, and your correspondent is willing and ready to support through the press such a propaganda that Miss Wade should be heralded throughout the nation and there should be expressions of high congratulation from the young women in all of the seminaries where she was a woman who put character above position. The students who walked out with Miss Wade until the matter was settled, they were not allowed and they should not return until this official that insulted Miss Wade is re-elected and womanly position that has been taken by Miss Wade sets at rest the honor of the young women of the race, and the plaudits of her race throughout this nation. Your correspondent knows that you will go to war for these girls who will back up Miss Wade in her position, and the gallant young men of the race will go to war for these girls who will back up Miss Wade in her position. The New York correspondent of the Freeman sends greetings to Miss Wade. Normal for this expression of high moral character. Let editors throughout the nation praise this young woman and place her in the list of brave heroes. General Notes Rev. Dr. W. H. Brooks, for nineteen years pastor of St. Mark's M. E. church, is the strongest forces in Methodism is infirm in the hospital following an operation for appendicitis. Information reaches your correspondent as a success, the eminent divine will be about his duties soon. Miss Nannie Burroughs, the noted woman orator, is scheduled to speak in city soon. Your correspondent will address to her coming in another issue. Rev. Dr. A. C. Powell, pastor of the Abbey, has a most successful revival. The revival was one of the most significant religious movements seen in this city and that fifty-one days was a religious impression on the city, Dr. Powell said the campaign was well organized, and that fifty-one days was a successful campaign. Dr. Booker T. Washington, the eminent Tuskegee woman, was around Chicago last week on official business for the eminent educator to tour the state of Louisiana on an educational pilgrimage. Rev. Dr. J. H. Reid writes your correspondent as the most prominent men are going well in the republic. Rev. Reid is one of the most prominent men on the rage in the M. E. church, and has a strong influence in Liberia. CLEVERLAND G. ALLEN. Our Jewelry is Guaranteed Come here for jewelry with the understanding that you can make a mistake. We should our responsible merchants should. We sell flash, and responsible merchants, watches, diamonds, fashions, jewelry, personal liability for every article we recommend. J.P.MULLALLY DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 Monument Place. 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