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THE FREEMAN is Read WEEKLY by 100,000 Persons. Advertisers Get RESULTS from THE FREEMAN 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. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER The Freeman As an advertising medium is unequaled by any Negro Newspaper, going into the homes of a class of thrifty, money-spending Afro-Americans not reached by any other Journal. Mr. Advertiser, take the hint and try us. CLARKE TRAINING SCHOOL MOVES ON Mrs. Addie R. Clarke Establishes an Industrial Center for the Women and Girls of the Race. INSTITUTION THAT FILLS A LONG-FELT WANT Special Courses Planned for the Season—North Carolina Mutual and Provident Insurance Company to Enter the District—Christian Endeavors Rally at Bethel Church—Dr. Montgomery for Head of Washington's Colored Schools—Mike, Hackley's Folk Song Festival—Town in Review. VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER 9 CLARKE TRAINING Mrs. Addie R. Clarke Estal for the Women an INSTITUTION THAT FIL Special Courses Planned for the Season Insurance Company to Enter the Bethel Church—Dr. Montgomery for Mme. Hackley's Folk Song Festival (By R. W. Thompson) Two Attractive Six-Week Courses Announced. In addition to the regular curriculum, which includes practical housekeeping and information and education classes, the Clarke Training School announces for this month the inauguration of a new work to begin next Monday. Mrs. Clarke says the first offering is to be a six weeks' course in nursing with which one was a patient with which one was a patient in models for Eastside, and suggesting to prospective students or patrons a six weeks' course in ladies' tailor's and skirts' experience in the stairs and skirts' experience in the stairs and skirts' style and beauty. The second offering is a six weeks' course in ladies' tailor's and skirts' experience in the stairs and skirts' style and beauty. The second offering will take up coat suits and coats. Women of today, no longer impelled by the many relatives for support, are earning an independent livelihood by an expert knowledge of millinery and as a result will be solving an economic problem that is worrying the wiseresame among the girls as well as among the blades of the street, the street, and a diploma from the Clarke Training School may be said to be—worth more than its weight in gold. Mrs. Clarke is a native of South Carolina, and during her sojourn here she is inborn in the forefront of battle for social, industrial and moral upbringing of women and girls, and has never met men of her own gender - never failing public spirit and open-minded generosity in relation to all of the activities of her people. North Carolina Mutual and Provident Association to Enter District. Christian Edenvengers Rally "for Christ and the Church." The rally of the United Christian En- gawers of the District is one of the events that the Bethel Literary and Historical Association "pulls off" each year with heart. This year's meeting, which twenty-six churches were re- presented by a large attendance, was presented by the best of the long and interesting series Mee Made A.D. Bethle, the polished president of the Bethel literary, presided and delivered an able address of welcome to the Christian host. The Endeavors' por- tion of the program was directed by Miss Emma Hall. Mr. J. R. Moss, chairman of the C. E. Workers' Conference of the American Educators, produces a paler speaker of the first Rev. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the first Rev. W. T. Johnson, pastor of the first African Baptist church of Richmond, Va., who prepared a speech for the Hour for Young Christian Workers'. He described the primary need as "preparedness" for every phase of uplifting sacrifice. The banner given each year to the society turning out the largest percentage of its enrollment was again the African Baptist church, which had present 95 per cent of the membership. The Nineteenth Street Baptist church was second, with 95 per cent of the ran third, with 73 per cent. The presentation of the banner was made by Rev. W. H. Stoker of Richmond, Va., who prepared a speech for the G. Cuney, C. S. Z. Westerfield, John A. Miles, with A. S. Finkett as chairman of the board. Dr. J. H. N. Waring prepared a speech for the Bettel Literary's sorrow over the death of Miss Partheena E. Woodson, a member of the teaching corps of the organization. Rev. J. Milton Waldron secured the passage of a resolution denouncing the violence of the cult, condemning the proposed referendum, wherein the citizens are being asked to vote in favor of the cult's legislation law for the District. He feared the referendum, as it might lay open a path for corruption by the liquor element and the blame for the maintenance of the saloon fastened upon the colored brother. Rev. J. M. Derano, a missionary from secure blue islands, in this country to secure aid or his starving brethren, spoke briefly. Prof. John T. Layton Passes Away. Prof. John T. Layton, identified with the University of the District for thirty-five years, a large part of that period assistant director of music in the colored divisions, died Monday at his home in the street. Week at his home, he was the age of seventy-five years. His illness he gave he was given an indefinite leave of absence from the chair of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, where he had been a pastor. He was a veteran of the Civil War, and was prominent in the local post of the G. A. R. He was a member of many organizations, a teacher at M. the Colored Oldest Inhabitants' Association, the Independent Order of St. Mary's Association, the Banker Relief Association. He leaves a widow, Mrs Julia Mason Layton, known throughout the nation as an orator, organizer and teacher. Also two sons, J. Turner Layton, a New York musician, and Alfred Ma- For the succession as assistant director of music in the public schools, Miss Wellington A. Adams are mentioned. Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham is highly spoken and is considered the most important is to be considered, the Mme. E. Azalia Haakeley say she would be the very best time to be appointed. Johnson of New York might be induced to allow the use of his name as a receptive candidate. The position is on calls that calls for the high-quality public. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley's "Folk Song Festival." Mme. E. Azalla Hackley, the noted prima donna soprano, N.J. Bordertown, N.J. J. Bordertown, N.J. J. New York city, Cheyney, Pa. and other points, the chorus of 200 INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1916. LIQUID AIR. I (ME) MY ME I AM I did ME BLOW-FISH GHT. voices for the "Folk Song Festival," which is to be held today Tuesday evening under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, of which the Mime, Hackley is being assisted by the talented contraitio, Miss Pauline James Lee. Only the productions of Negro Titans will embrace the works of Carl Diton, Will Marion Cook, H. T. Burrell, and Rosalind Johnson, Rosaldine Johnson and others. The entertainment offered is something out of the ordinary, and the advanceance is to be of the record-breaking variety. After this event, Mime, Hackley gives voice demonstrations, recital and perhaps another folk song festival. Dr. Montgomery for Assistant Superintendent. The sentiment for the appointment of Prof. W. S. Montgomery as the successor of Roscoe Conkling Kruse as assistant professor of college education, colored schools is widespread and insistent. A change is regarded as necessary in the schools and is earnestly desired by the 600 teachers, the 15,000 pupils and 99 per of the 100,000 colored citizens of the country. The faction with present conditions should be more than a hint to the Board of Education, and would result in the action desired, were the nine individuals to be appointed. The popular feeling. The wishes of no other race on earth than the Negro would be so cutely ignored as is true of the present situation in the nation's capital. National Benefit Company's Calendars. The calendars for the year get together by that splendid business organization, the National Benefit Association, are indeed "things of beauty and joys for the Shaw monument in Boston, a memorial commemorating the valiant deeds of officers of the first Negro regiment, the first Negro regiment sent from the free States during the Civil War. This is the monument on the Shaw monument, a pile of all classes travel many miles to study. The calendar for the home is entitled "Sweet Memories," and bears a picture of a man on a strikingly beautiful pose. The mailing calendar is of a similar type and son a strikingly beautiful pose. The Dreams, with Miss Arnette, the Coat as the subject. The three-calendar are done in attractive colors and mounted in "last wood" in high-class lithography and printing. The National Benefit Company, headed by Dr. R. W. Brown, the secretary, employs hundreds of young colored men and women in their home, and is a source of pride to every right-thinking member of the race in the land. THE TOWN IN REVIEW The Y. M. C. A's six-day campaign netted $1,300. Secretary W. H. J. Beckett is doing a great work at this uplifting institution. The rumor of the death of Prof. John T. Layton is untrue. Edward L. Scott is doing a fine business in real estate. He is a former Texan and has been connected for a number of years with the Treasury Department in responsible capacity. The school flight is far from over. The people will not rest until they have completed their studies, the administration of the colored schools, assistant superintendent is wanted in whom the masses have confidence and in whom the masses have confidence and harmony and sympathy. The boom for the elevation of Dr. W. S. Montgomery is as healthy as ever. All that is required is a strong authority on the school situation is a Board of Education that will respond to the wishes of 99 per cent. of the students, and eliminate from the system the incumbent, Assistant Superintendent Roscoe Conkling Bruce, who has kept the advent here nine years ago. The light has just begun. The decision of Justice Stafford in the case of Dr. W. Bruce Evans is expected almost any day. The public is encouraged to come out of the plea for a writ of mandamus the court orders the Board of Education to dismiss the principal of Armstrong Manual Training School, from which it is claimed, he has never been legally dismissed. The dramatic committee of the N. A. A. C. P. is to present on the 3d and 4th of March at the Myrtilla Minor Norwegian School, to give new race play, "Rachel," a contention for the equality of all men before the law. The play will be staged by Mr. B. Genn, the principal of Armstrong Manual Training School, to enact the stellar role of "Rachel." Miss Laura B. Genn is chairman of the drama committee of the association. Mme. E. Azalia Hackley returned to Washington this week to superintend the festival which is present the "Folk-Snow Festival" on the 29th at Metropolitan A. M. E. church, under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Society, is giving the business management her personal president of Bethel, is giving the business management her personal president of Bethel, is giving the business management will draw a monster crowd. Miss Pauline James Lee will assist Mme. Hackley in the work of training students, estimated to embrace over 200 voices. Metropolitan A. M. E. church is taking steps to "look its prettiest" during ortho-ringing sessions. Baltimore more ortho-ringing. Extensive and much-needed improvements are to be made upon the interior. The walls are to be redecorated and installed. Rev. C. H. Steptenate is making a great record as pastor of this famous church. Local political leaders say the ticket headed by Attorney Frank J. Hogan and Dr. E. D. Williston will win for delegates to the Republican national convention to be held in the capital. Towers to discredit the splendid gentlemen and true-blue Republicans is enthusiastically ringing in their standard. Julius I. Peyer and G. W. Robinson are on the Hogan and Williston ticket to represent delegates will go to Chicago uninstructed. The bill changing the appointing process of the President of the United States to the District Commissioners has been passed by the House of Representatives. The bona fide resident of the District of Columbia was adopted along with the bill. If the Senate agrees and the House agrees, the cordship question will pass from the purview of the White House. The office has been vacant since July 1, 1914. Soln. S. Chilvis, recently of the Coast Guard Service, has been promoted by Adao and secretary of the department to the appointment division at an increased salary. Mr. Chilvis, who is from Arkansas, is in the treasury department since the opening of the new year. The community was shocked Sunday night by the death of Mrs. Susie Fisher Pinchback. This excellent young woman had been ill for some time, but only recently was it realized that the end of her life was coming. Her father, Mr. Henry Johnson, 3707 New Hampshire avenue, whither she had gone, was the same man she might check the development. her ailment. Mrs. Pinchback was long a member of the clerical force in the church, and she was exceedingly popular in society circles. The funeral was held Wednesday at St. Luke's P. E. church, Rector T. J. Brown officiating. The National Emancipation Commemorative Society observed the 107th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln on April 15, 1865. A. M. E. Zion church. The speakers were Representative Warren Worth Bailey, of Pennsylvania, Judge Robert B. W. Herman and Miss Ethel Robinson. Musical members were rendered by the choir directed by James H. Marshall and George J. Dawson. Prof. Jesse Lawson presided. BRUNSWICK, GA. (By Praylor Keith.) Special to THE FREEMAN Mr. W. H. Thomas, the popular jambor at the custom house and postoffice he left for Albany, Ga., last Thursday, February 16, 2013, happily married to Mrs. A. L. Oral on the 19th at 2 o'clock p. m., at the residence of his parents, Washington street, Albany, Ga. The bride is one of the best business ladies of that section, being engaged in the four months before she will seek for them sweet sailing through life. Sir Knight Jack Johnson, who has been on the sick list for the third or four months since his residence, No. 1203 F. street. The remains were put to rest last Sunday and the body was taken to the cemetery among the best in the city. They invite you to pay them a call at any time. Their rest will be on your breath, but it will make you look like the cook, Mr. William Phoenix. He eats the pure food cake lunches. He forget the place. No. 282 Monk street. YOUNGSTOWN, O. Special to The Freeman. Great interest in the special service for the African-American community of Hill A. M. E. church, Sunday, February 27. This club occupies a much needed place in the life of the Afro-Americans in the community. The organization for the betterment and advancement of the race, the members of the club anticipate a large turnout for this event. Buckeye Lodge of Elks No. 73 will meet in regular session Thursday evening, arrangements for their annual party, March 7. Philip Myers, who died a short time ago, was formerly of Washington, D.C. Ginnie Leonard of St. Louis availence, and Edward Lee, city, were quietly married last week at the home of Mrs. H. Jackson. Edward died at the home of her niece, Maud Pryor, West Fed street, Thursday, and was 66 years old. Edwardville, C. for years and leaves no relatives. Funeral was held Saturday, March 10. Mrs. Hannah Boggess, of Edward street, is on the sick list. Jeberly was buried after a three-week trip in the east. Mrs. Anna B. Howard died at the family residence, Stop 28, Sharon line, the Children, age 38. She leaves three. A number of Youngstown people attended the dance in Ashtabula, Tuesday. B. Y. P. U. of Third Baptist church will give a free social Friday. M. M. Brown, mother of Mrs. J. M. Fagan, who has been ill, remains the ssa. Archie Thomas has the rheumatism. PRICE FIVE CENTS. `SINGLE COPY`-SIX MONTHS, 85c; ONE YEAR, $1.50. ST. LOUIS TO VOTE ON SEGREGATION Ordinance Proposed to Separate Colored and White and Colored Residents to be Decided Tuesday OPPOSED BY THE MAYOR AND LEADING CITIZENS Supreme Court Awards Constables Office to Charles H. Turpin—Alonzo Moore, the Magician, Killed by an Accident at McBane, Mo.—String Beans, the Eccentric and Inimitable Comedian, Again Demonstrates his Popularity in St. Louis on Monday Night, February 21—General Theatrical Notes. (By Herbert T. Meadows.) ST. LOUIS, MO., Feb. 23—The two ordinances proposed by the initiative method, designed to segregate the negroes in this city from the whites, will be up before the oath Tuesday, February 29th. Both ordinances are practically the same as the one now in force in Louisville, Ky., except that they are not used as a residence or place of abode or to establish and maintain as a place of public assembly any house, building or any block which seventy-five percent is occupied by whites. The other provides that same shall be unlawful when the bedside of her father, who is very ill, ministrel show and ball conducted by A. W. Smack and Mr. Louis Young proved to be a success. tions, including a trombone solo by Mr. Harvey Holland; duet by Mr. Millard Nolan and Miss Dotty, and a picked quartette worth mentioning. Mr. Edward Dotty reused a few of his specials on the piano. On the Sick List. Mr. William Pleasant, worthy prelate of Palestine Lodge, No. 1. K. of P. has been very sick for the past week, and he has been pelled to give up his work. He was employed at the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Mary Ronch, of 306 Eighth street, was called to Waukesha, Wis. to the bedside of her father, who is very ill, ministrel show and ball conducted by A. W. Smack and Mr. Louis Young proved to be a success. The ordinances are so written as to act equally in restricting the whites. An effort was made to have the initial clause in the new city charter declared in the state constitution, its legality being tested in the courts by the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Legal representatives, Homer G. Phillips and George L. Vaughn. After an adverse decision by the Court, an appeal was taken to the State Supreme Court. The Supreme Court in a decision February 15, 2014, ruled that stating expressly that the court does not pass on the legality of the sergegnae election has been called legally. It is significant that a clause in the on-site reads "Nor will doubted what judgment would be given if it were shown that a law had been enacted in violation of the fundamental principle upon which the nation is founded, or destruction of the legal rights of persons or property of any citizen, class of citizens of the United States." The segregation measure originated in the Real Estate Exchange and is administered by propertyholders and apparently the Capital District negroes are actively supported by Mayor Klet, prominent citizens of local communities, and practically the entire Jewish population. The mayor presided at an anti meeting held in the Central High School on April 16, 1942, speakers were F. N. Judson, Charles N. McKee, Secretary of Commerce and Lauren Judge Leo Rasslauer and William Marion Reedy, editor of "The Mirror." Several important meetings are scheduled by the anti-segregation committee, and the present registration is 127,277, of which number only 9,846 are Negroes. Turpin Wing in Supreme Court The Missouri Supreme Court has just down a decision in the Turpin-Powers case, which was held stable in the fourth district. A colored man, proprietor of the Booker T. Warner estate, first and only negro to hold an elective in the state of Missouri. He was elected constable in 1910 and was the Republique candidate for re-election in November, 1914. Powers, a white Democrat, received the election certificate. A contest was initiated by Turpin, who was declared constable in the circuit court decision in August, 1915. The case was taken to the Supreme Court, and the decision rendered sustains the ruling in the court that Turpin was entitled to the office. He will assume the duties in the county and receive pay for the entire term of four years. He will appoint two colored deputies. ALONZO MOORE KILLED Alonzo Moore, the great magician, was born in January 12. He was driving in a buggy from McBane, Mo. to Milo, to fill an enclosure, to stream, the horse balked, throwing Milo. One of his heavy trunks fell on him, and he fell to the ice. He died before help arrived. St. Louisians Still Wild About String Beams. String Beans, the eccentric and inimitable rag time comedian, again demonstrably night day, February 21, by packing the Booker Washington theater before the burial room, he ran for O. C. Osborne, has been up ever since. He is undeniably the biggest drawing credit it can be said the man has discarded all vulgarity his popularity has grown immensely. It seems that his acticism burlesque and queer antics, his new partner, Mrs. Burton, much talent and with a little training, has a strong voice and graceful actions. St. Louis has seen several good performances, but it is assured that String Beans will break the record attendance this week. Benbow and Baby, a black-face comedian and a lady, keep the house in an uproar with their absurd hilarity. Their several rousing and dance number routines rendered and they are making a nice impression on their first visit here. CREAM CITY NEWS. (By H. Jones. MILWAUKEE, Wis.—(Special)—The seventeenth of February concluded the church, and the seventeenth of February concluded the church, Several well rendered sloges. tions, including a trombone solo by Mr. Ed. Nolan and Mimi Dotty, and a pick quartette worth mentioning. Mr. Ed. Nolan added a few of his specials on the piano. On the Sick List. Mr. William Pleasant, worthy prelate of Palestine Lodge, No. 1, K of Jerusalem, three or four weeks and was compelled to give up his work. He was employed at the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Mary Roach, of 306 Eighth Street was called to Waukesha, Wis. to the bedside of her father, who is very ill. The minstrel show and ball conduction at Louis Young proved to be a success last Wednesday, when the order was given. The concert, as the hall was full and a demand is now being made for another such event, as the hall was full and a demand LOUISVILLE, KY., NOTES. The organization locally known as the N. A. of Colored Men, headed by Dr. Robert B. Hancock, is a national organization, also president of Palls City Medical Society, are doing things differently. The organization carried the segregation law to the Supreme Court of the United States, also fighting the Jim Crow law offered up to the Negroes. The Negroes ate the Negroes from white, and have so far got some of the best white men interested in all obnoxious laws that the Negroes were allowed to these able gentlemen called upon the mayor, and in the most able manner possible. They should not be shown here. It has had but very little assistance from the public, asville, Ky. to my many friends in the theatrical world, I am located at 13th and Walnut at moving picture and vaudeville house, as manager. Yerre W. Green, S. W. Green, of Louisiana, Supreme G. C. of K. P., was here as a visitor at the new hall and a banquet in his honor. Two dollars a plate, and was well attended. The business was in the hall, and Mr. Martin, G. C., was master of ceremonies. NEWS ITEMS OF TERRE HAUTE, IND Rev. L. M. Hagood, D. D., was in Indianapolis last Sunday. He presided over the first day of the Civic League met last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. E. L. Foor, the educational secretaries of the Better Suburban Schools, "Golden of South Second street, who has been ill for some time, is improving his skills and teachers of the Booker Washington school held a very interesting meeting last Friday evening. Terre Haute now has a colored dentist in the person of Dr. Stephen Atuter of Chicago. The minds of Miss Marile Donaldson gave her a very pleasant surprise on her birthday last Tuesday evening, 1322 South Thirteenth street. HICKMAN, KY., NOTES. William Bragg, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bragg, met with a very kind man, Burt Ballard, ballroom of last week, while playing ball at school. He fell and broke his leg. Mrs. Marietta Barbee closed her school, and Mrs. Barbee worked with a picnic for the pupils and parents. Mrs. Zada Griggs spent Sunday at Dale the guest of Mrs. Frank Smith. It was a nice day, and that attended the George Washington party at U. B. F. Hall Wednesday night. Mrs. Concet Baird is always a favorite. Her credit is a credit to the Busy Bee Club. M. Amos Harris is confined to his room. Mrs. Charles Menefee is convalescing. Mrs. Edward Phillips of Owens is suffering an attack of gripe. Mr. Robert Collier has opened a blacksmith shop on Second street. meeting at his church Monday night, preparatory to beginning his revival. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collier enter nightly at their residence on Mount night at their residence on Mount JACKSONVILLE NEWS. (By Nellie Early, 414 E. Superior St.) Mrs. Jerome Rollins of South West street attended her sister-in-law's funeral recently. Her name was Mrs. Otis Watt. Mr. James Johnson of South West street and Mrs. Gold Mack of 1319 Centers are slowly improving from their illness. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall of Litchfield, with Mrs. Ed Terry of Lurton street. Prayer meeting was held last Women night at the home of Mrs. C. Barnett Mr. Frank Shropshire of Omaha, Neb, was called here recently on account of the illness of his sister, Mrs. Bell Paris- lae. Miss Nina Moore of Pittsfield, Ill. was a visitor of Mrs. Alcenda Bryant of 483 South Clay avenue. Among those with the sick are Mahmoud. Triple Gable Curb, Lewis Lewis The musical given Tuesday night, February 15, at the second Baptist church by Mrs. Lida Moore's Sunday school class was largely attended. in GJ Si RES is es. UN | — = | — 4 | Ee HH} oe ee fC | oem Bs I > eee i Sa — prod a ? || be aaa be ee 8 oe . a es ae ie eae ; bei Sz ~ ‘ ae SIS ee = SEAR RE QUINCY A. MYERS, OF LOGANSPORT Clean, capable, a fine lawyer and one of Amer- ica’s greatest jurists, well qualified to fill the office he seeks. Kindly by nature and considerate of others, the humblest citizen would be assured a hear- ing should he be elected Governor. VOTE F'OR HIMI! And make sure of having a Humane and Just State Government for four years. Charles E. Cheney Gen pea County Surveyor Subject to the Decision of the Republican Primary, March 7, 1916. Capt. A.M. SCOTT For Representative Capt. A. M. Seott, a veteran of the Civil War and citizen of prom- inence, desires a seat in the House of Representatives, and asks your vote at the Primaries to be held March 7, 1916. Mr. Scott is a staunch Republican and will support its principles if elected. He has always een a friend of the race, and is a strong advocate of the rights of the Negro. You will make no mistake by giving him your support, FOR Prosecuting Attorney Frederick R. Subject to Decision of Republi- can Primary, March 7,’16 Vote For__ eee >) EDW. McGUFF a —__—_For—__—_ COUNTY COMMISSIONER Alvah J. FOR: 2 Prosecuting Attorney Subject to Republican Primary, March 7 Candidate for Renomination He kept the faith. He did what he promised. His administration has done twice as much work as any former one for the same Period of time. His efforts for the Negro’s protection are landmarks in the upliftment of the Race. FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPA MAYFIELD, KY. Events of a Week in Society. ‘Special to The Freeman: Persons owing for the Freeman will pleaue be fends tg’settle no later chan jonday’ of each week T'desire to express my sincere thanks to our friends and relatives. for, thelr many acts of kindnedy and appreciation | tora party of friends consisting of 40 in number, Messra: Dr. A. Ge Taylor, Henry" Leonard, who were foremost Tenders. “Others present were: Messrs. Thomas Smothers, ‘Nat Rossy Wallace Kelly, Willie Metcer,, Lather Byrd. George “Taylor. Ai, Foster, 1. 8: Thomas, Walter Moss, ‘T, A. Galbreath, Milcome ‘Aicer,, HS “Bomar, James Street. Ht. A. "Williams, clint Harris, Sam jones, Elmer Gardner, PB. Boas, Abe Knuckites, Bud Aaron, W. 8. Stev= ena, Avery Dowdy, RB. Wingo, Albert Gwens, ‘Jamer Yandelie, Re ke Wingo, Johnnie Wilson, iH. P. "Carman, Rit Bisthe, ester” Irvine, “Albert Hale, Major John, ‘Obe Henrs, HV, Johnson, E Andrews, Fram Wilson. “Phe tablet WWefer laden ‘witha tare supply of ero: Ceriess "Presentation remarks’, were Made by [Dra Ge Taylor which Was Shioyed by "all" presents Response, by TW" Watson, host, after which Bro Watson led in a térvent prayer. Ali Feturned home wishing Mr. Watson much success and prosperity In lite Signed by: Air. and ars. JW. Watson: Sirs! AY Hite ‘ana Miss “Ausiista Moss entertained a large number‘ of friends nd relatives: withea birthday. surprise in“honor of Miss Mary. McFarland at thelr residence” on. Friday evening, February 11, 1916. "The entire evening eas spent. in musical ‘aslections frov Mime Mary"and Dorn ‘MeFaniand and Miss Sate Roadles. Futrelt's orchestra, of Paducah, spent Monday. in “this city furnishing’ music fon'a reception. Misses Tora’ and Sadie Beadies, Blanen Baltes. Mettx Hardin are at? tending Mutt snd Jeff show at Paduesh toes: ‘One of the, most delignttul affairs of the "season wat “biethiay reception Elven Monday, February 14, at Mtr" and Site "Henry Williams residence In hon= or of thele sister, Mrs, N: te Ross. ‘The toms. thrown open for the ecasion Wore prettily decorated. with festoons df-crimson hearts and cupids and chs fers, of crimson vearmations., Mes: iamnes ‘Maura Leonard and. Mintina Ut- (erback “who graciousls weleomed the Euents. inte. the: spacious hall waleh Was decorated with potted plants) were Hoth owned in white and. black ‘sil Crepe de chine, Other geste were ts follows Mewimes Sudee. Kelly. blue silt Hattle Pauliener, lavender pone: Tlesie Imes, lack ailk; Oscar Spives, biacle satin ‘Mary ‘Woods, back nil Crepe de chine! Flora Terry. black mess Seine dress ‘Richard Blythe, taffeta Silky Ethel Drain, black sill Sylvania Boat, black pongée: Asale Daffy, black crepe de chine: iichie Pryor, Mie tats feta slice Nola Williams, ‘red’ velvet; Caroline Kelis, ‘black serge: “Cuma Boatright, black ferme: Arthur Woods, bincke matin? AS "Green, black silk Crepe meteor,” Viney Headles,. binck chiffon net over satin: Ulysxes Flowers, Brown crepe de chine. dress: Norma Prichard, sea velvet: Mary Hutcherson, Fed with’ black net over bodice: Jennie Thompson, taupe gray satiny Ora Dow: ay. blue taffetn silk dress; kana Holl- fisid, blue. voile; Tawra’ Wilkerson, chiffon voile ‘dress: Wille Gatbreath, flue “crepe meteor: "Ada Anderson: Uupe gray, coat suit; Maggie Carr of Badvedhy Kos. blue ‘meneline silk: Bunke Hayes, Hosa Andrews, black taf: feta silk? Prances Tuck Marshall. Car= nin, "Alma Johnson, Bilen Foster, ail wore hlack silk crepe de chine dresses: Vioia 'Winko, Samantha “Cooper, da Carman, Jewell Parehman, pine chiffon over satin: Mary” Boas, Atlases “Willie Coiling, stripe tafteta silky Cinta Keys, Etta Wilson Mattie Lou ‘Jones: Mabel Humphries, all "were gowned in blue And Black atin dresseai Sadie Beadle, Blanch" Halles, were’ gowued: in white Ret over ‘pink satin. Mtusie wan the feature of the aftertioon. Ar. iarvey Johnson, bass violin: Henry Willams, Wolin? Master Stewart Andrews, drums! Mlss'Sadie Beadies, plano. Drives were won by Miss Clara’Reys and Mrs: Rosa Byra. ‘Read the Freeman for society news. Mentra, Sulton Moore and Otte Bead: leg entertained @ few. friends ‘with a “Yatentine dinner dance” at the Bead= lew’ ‘residence on ‘East Water. street. At intervals’ around’ the. table, were farge himy bows of soft tulle caught in'the center with clusters of French flowers “to which. streamers of “pink satin ribbons radiated from the center Basket of blossoms Sliver. compotee holding ‘pinks candy” hearts sugneate {her vaientine ‘idea ‘The indies” wore fancy dresses, while the men wore full Gress suits, ‘The ‘orchestra. ‘rendered twenty numbers, Those. present were Meena’ Mie iewell Patehman, "Mtr and strs. Walter Male, Messen Horace Strect Sam Jones, Otto Beaates, Lather Hynde’ Grunt Hexter, Johnie "Wilton, Gleminte Watson, Chartey Hale, Walter SeRiney. “Odie ‘Clark “Miton’ “Moore aid Mision Sadie Bendles, Clara. Keys, Jonnie. Jones: Hoxie “Vane, “Fanny Theker, “Ette’ Vanes, Bianet! Bailey, Dora Wilkerson, Misinie Hopkins, Aw! porte Yess itte Wilton Ce ae Vo - : a ~ WAMES E. WATSON epubitean Candidate for United States Senator oo Df \": rd 33 Harvey Coonse Fay Gnmsihe ine a te hone ncaa Hegroans hs aston the Ropat aah sone teetag ats oe SES only 19. Mr. Coonse employs a colored man to manage his Ice Plant Marion County Republicans will do well to put Harry Coonse to the front in 1916, Re- member the slogan,"‘One Term Only” To be Voted for all over Marion County At the Republican Primary =e Theodore D. ? SLAYMAN - a.) ee oe. 2 ao 7.” « FOR COUNTY wr «| COMMISSIONER = a FIRST DISTRICT oF Poe acsckarnnn Wale clgeciaee = — the County Council—in this con. ge a neetion he knows of the duties of * ~~ ) County Commissicners—he knows p || be cat discharge the duties of | Suny Genin coon = ——tCSF-sSC*'{ Aman who bas had eighteen yi Pe |__| years of success in the purchas a ing and contract department of a large jobbing business in the wholesale district and who man ged it successtully the last twelve years ought to be equipped to look after the business of Marion County. He asks for your support with sincere appreciation. —— VOTE FOR—— Theodore D. Layman At Republican Primary, Tuesday, March 7, 1916. For State Senator _ J. Fred. Masters VOTE FOR» dames P. Goodrich Of Winchester For Governor He Stands for A Square Deal. Clean Government. Laws fair to Labor and Capital. A Business Like Administration. Laws that will Lower and Equalize Taxes on Your Property. The Logical Man for Republicans to Win with in 1916 E ae -— a 4 _ = wf (ea po aati) ARTHUR R. ROBINSON. Direct Appeal by Candidate for Republican Nomination for United State ‘Senator. “When I go to the United States Senate I will vote for nation-wide pro: hibition,” says Arthur Robinson, candidate for the Republican nomination for United States senator. “On this great, vital, moral issue, which is not a party issue, I believe the voters should know where I stand, and what to expect of me, I speak for nobody but myself. For myself I feel free to speak on vital questions other than party questions. Indeed, 1 would not feel I had been fair with the voters if T had not stated publicly my position in favor of nation-wide prohibition.” In 1914, in the dark days of the Republican party, Robinson took his place on the firing line and on a party pledge for a new deal won a re- markable victory in‘Indianapolis and Marion county apd went to the state Senate. As Republican floorleader of the Senate, Robinson consistently worked and fought for new deal legislation on Republican lines and helped Indiana Republicans make good. Today Robinson stands squarely for the new deal pledge of his party. He arouses no antagonism; he stirs no bit- ter memories; he makes no entangling alliances. On the other hand, he appeals to the fair play instinct in all men; he is frank and courageous, rallies the elements Which are essential to Republican victory, and splen- didly represents the useful and important younger element in which the Republican party is being so gloriously and permanently renewed. For ten months and more Robinson has been working tirelessly on an organization which covers the entire state. Politicians have been amazed by the growth of the Robinson movement. Democrats and Republicans alike are watching the Robinson boom grow and expand in all directions. Robinson's effective campaign, his public addresses and his sensational can- vass have become the talk of the whole state. From the first he has been a factor. In straw votes he invariably has run first or second, and his strength steadily increases as time goes on. He has rallied the forces of good government by proving his qualities as a real leader. Robinson is strong in Indianapolis. A meeting of the sixth ward voters, attended by some 700, gave Robinson a veritable ovation the other night, following the efforts of trained orators to win the voters for another candi- date for senator. It is now admitted Rebinson will get more than his share of, the, Marion county Republican primary vote, In other words, Robinson will win, Arthur R. Robinson is 35. He is married and has a family. He is a successful writer, a successful business man, a successful lawyer, a speaker of unusual force, a student of affairs, a winner in politics and a square dealer in public office. Robinson has headquarters at Bis law offices, 603-605 Indiana Trust Building, Indianapolis, Indiana.—Adv. 3 Vote For.... ae lraM. Holmes —____F or Prosecuting Attorney At Republican Primary, Tuesday, March 7,'16 “The Oath of Office is My Platform” ai one oe F. B. RANSOME Fo ne Cue RE een ie DR. RICH. A. Republican Candidate For ..Gounty Coroner.. The First to rae Colored Deputy Primary, March 7, 1916 JOSEPH G. HAYES ee) = “Candidate for Re-nomination 4 ; County Oe Me», Second District i a | (| Subject to the Republican Primary, March 7, 1916 AA | Employs Colored Help Always VOTE FORe= DR. FRED E. HICKSON CANDIDATE FOR CORONER Subject to the Republican Primary, Tuesday, March 7, 1916 A. W. MOORE Republican Candidate for County Commissioner Second District Primary, March 7,'16 CASIUS L. “CASH” A Business Man of Integrity and Ability for COMMISSIONER, Ist. District Republican Primary, March 7,1916 _ Vote For William A. Oren Candidate for State Senator Subject to Decision ot Republican Primary, March 7, 1916 4 dmucsogis uameraare i ee a a PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY Ca ote ier INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. ——sonecienon Bars, ——— eee ofl ei cesar eed a Arcs fn tec SES peeienis catleoweranting moieties move nares sree at eee ee nies ae Spe aie ae eee Ree aed i ates elie Ms ber ns" Pea ee (GEORGE L. KNOX, sae anton ELWOOD C. KNOX, ee Stak ae All matter should be addressed to THE FREEMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY, sien eas ree a ‘New Phone 2880. HorPiene SOOO. ___ SATURDAY, FEB. 26, 1916. The weather's too fine; some- thing’s going to happen, suah. If a body gives his money, need a body cry? Some of the fellows seem to be really hurt to know that the Y. M. C. A. got $500 in practically a Jump. No, it is not necessary to give up and die under any old circumstance. We fight civil irregularities as long as there is a fight left in us, but when the thing has been put over us we must wiggle along as best we can. Whether we like that doctrine or not, it is exactly what we do, or any other worsted people. ‘The campaign is warming up. Ex- Mayor Shank has entered as a speak- er on the Harry C. New side. Mr. New is a candidate for United States senator. Shank is one the most ef- fective campaigners in the country. He is not noted for his polish, but for his “hoss” sense, In a recent speech he referred to Mr. Watson, ‘Mr. New’s chief opponent, as “that guy.” Tt was funny in view of Mr. Watson’s standing. He has been a member of congress; has been can- didate for governor; is now a candi- date for senator, and yet he is a guy. Gan aon aed HY ‘The observation of George Wash ington’s birthday in Indianapolis was far more distinctive than it has been for many years. Flags flew in the air as if they were suspended from nowhere, causing the feeling that they, our colors, were the natural pennant of the skies, the elect ot the heavens. But on the other hand were those box kites, which filled the air, hovering over our city like the dreaded Zeppelins, causing the feel ing that in the midst of life anc seeming security we are menaced by forces that are outside of our power of coping, It may be that all were not impressed alike, However, we take it that the thoughtful who saw the big gun, heard it booming, saw the remnant of veterans in line, saw our flag fluttering with ghostlike free dom, and then those miniature ap. pearing skycraft, could not but think of the struggle far away, where the bad and good, young and old, the Just and the, unjust are being struck down in a common heap, regardless of the beautiful lessons of virtue and its reward, It may be just as well that the standing army is to be no more than 184,000 men, It will be plenty large enough in event of the eternal se curity dreamed of. One-half that number would answer very well in view of the very optimistic outlook ‘on the part of those who do not think of danger. Jn event of real danger the 134,000 would be no more than a brief spell for one morning only. But we are to manage to get the states’ troops federated somehow; 80 in the end we get a pretty good nu cleus around which to build. ‘Then tho program is to make reserves out of the retiring regular army. Not 80 bad for a country whose natural defenses—the seas—are worth a mil lion men. Then, too, we run a great risk in building up a big army. Re publics seem especially susceptible to changes owing to'them. Rome and Rance know what the great, araies of the republics have been. Napoleon and the army offset the French revo lutionary machinery. He complied in form, when he complied, merely to be polite. We are, perhaps, too much like past Rome in spirit to have a million men standing, who would yet be subject to iiifluences as other men. The army and Rome very often meant the same thing. The Lincoln-Douglass day celebra- tion at Tomlinson hall last Sunday was @ great success as it concerns the memorials to those great men. ‘The audience was not great in num- bers, and there was a reason, other- wise the affair would have attracted the attention of many more hundreds. N. D, Brascher, who had the arrange: ments in hand, is known to be inter- ested in the candidacy of James Wat- son for senator. It is, of course, Mr. Brascher’s privilege, He is not being condemned for that. Many persons did not feel that the kind of meeting should have been held in connection ‘with one man’s candidacy, New and Robinson, the other candidates, should have been there in view of the occasion. ‘There is nothing wrong in taking the opportunity to meet the people, but the invitation to meet them should have been general. The meeting was well managed, for which Mr, Brascher deserves credit. Mr. ‘Watson was never in better mood than when he reviewed the life of Abraham Lincoln. He is a splendid speaker; this, with his subject, made for one of the finest efforts ever heard at Tomlinson hall. The audt- ence had the pleasure also of seeing and hearing Judge Terrell, of Wash- ington, D. C,, the only Negro judge of which the race can boast. He paid @ glowing tribute to Frederick Doug- lass in that he arose from the mire of slavery to a position of utmost dis- tinction. He reviewed his life and activities along this line, CRITICISING WILBERFORCE. ‘The redeeming feature of the com- munication sent to this office touch- ing on the affairs of Wilberforce Unt- versity is that the writer said, “I am not sending you this information ‘for publication.” Nor ‘would’ we have said aS much as we are now saying had it not been for the fact that the article referred to has been sent to other publications, and has been seen in print. The writer also says that “It appears that you are throwing the arm of protection about the people who seem to be résponsible for this irregular state of affairs.” We do not get back from the charge although there is no special reason to make it. In the exposition number of this publication we did speak of the school with some warmth for seyeral reasons, We know what it stands for as an edu- cational institution, notwithstanding the reported slow growth. It, in a sense, was the cradle of the Negro race, At the very beginning of the race as an intellectual entity it was there, standing for the various free- doms heir to the human kind. Old ‘John. Brown tarried there awhile, add- ing deep import to the already seem- ing sanctuary. Tt took its name from an apostle of liberty. When the pres- ént and recent generations wore sweddling cloths the name Wilber- force had that effect on the educa- tionally inclined that nations’ stand- ards have on the people in time of trouble. Young men and women of the great Middle West held it their souls’ best ambition to enroll at that Institution. It may be that its repu- tation ontran its usefulness or its merits, but that’s another question. We speak of the institution as it wae presented to the minds of Negroes years ago. It was the fondest wish of careful parents to see their chil- dren at Wilberforce. ‘Then those great gatherings, yearly, of the great A. M. E, church have furthered the status of the institution. The best prepared men of that church have ‘one way or the other been associated with it. Such men as Bishops Payne, Amett, Jones, Lee, were and are among the most forceful men that the race has produced. With all of this in its favor, it is no wonder that Wil- berforee stands for so much, and be- cause of which we would palsy the hand of the assegai. We read with much regret the ugly charges. We have no reason to deny them. We know nothing of them; we do not feel it our duty to give Turther publicity to them. We think that the better thing was to have quietly set about to correct abuses or irregularities, rather than giving an expose, which could have but one result—impairment of the institution, regardless of the intent. This is from no partisan standpoint. ‘We would take the same position concerning any of our valuable in- stitutions, holding to the theory of reformation within rather than de- struction from the outside under the guise of reformation. Far too many of our race are be- set with a sort of iconoclasm, which in its desperation strikes at ideals and idols regardless of their value. ‘The intent in the instance may be to serve the institution, But it is to be doubted if such a\ method is the proper one to be pursued. We have ho notion of trying to make white black. ‘There are intermediate rela- tionships that can accomplish as much and more than if we went at things hammerand-tongs fashion, We are in for the prosperity of Wilberforce and the rest of our insti- tutions, great or small. They are not so many that we can spare one of them. Let us hope that the reforms, if necessary, will. come about in a quiet way, void of the expose phase that would: mean an interruption of growth, decreased respect, bringing about a decadence not only in this institution, but wherever Negro edu- ‘cation is the theme. A POSSESSION FOR SALE. A dispatch this week from Copen- hagen has it that the parliament of Denmark thinks seriously of offering the Danish West Indies to the United States for purchase. The recent strike of the Negroes in the islands is said to be the reason Denmark wishes to dispose of the possession. A publication from that country by Negroes reaches The Freeman office. If the industrial situation is correctly Teported there is none worse in the world, Negroes there are but little better off than slaves. In fact, not so well off. A few white men own the plan- tations, which afford the only kind of work for the Negro to do. Wages, something like twenty-five cents per day, make it impossible for the Ne- groes to sustain themselves, not. to speak of caring for their families. ‘The owners’ store proposition of our southern states, which is so bitterly assailed, with the same wage oppor- tunity, or share prospects, would be a god-send to the Danish West Indies Negroes. ‘The island proprietors, when in distress for Negro laborers, advertise in an attractive way, promising very much to have the laborers, who in many cases travel for many miles to find that it’s a delusion and a snare. No promise is kept, consequently the Negroes find themselves being re- duced when making some headway and held to a dead level of poverty when reduced. It’s done with system. ‘The Negroes’ cannot escape to this country or to other countries any more than if they were in_ prison. ‘They absolutely have no money, no clothes on their back, no shoes on their feet. ‘The spirit of revolt has been brew: ing for a long time; it is not a strike in the accepted sense. The Negroes are being rubbed to their bare bones, and they've. got to do something or die both spiritually and bodily. The dispatch concludes as follows: “M. Hageman, wealthiest planter in the ‘islands, has’ published here a pamphiet on the situation trom. the point of view of the most influential Danish residents of the” calony. M. Hageman favors. the sale, “He points out that. the population ts decreasing ‘Alarmingly. Thfant. mortality is very high, having recently reached 63% per cent’ ‘The sanitary conditions in the {anda are very bad. to Congice “asking ‘an ‘appropriation of s2ove;000 to. Duy the Danian” West Indies, which wore considered of both commercial and stratemie value, «s- pecially. with "the: completion. of fh ‘anama, canal.” ‘The project fell through. In 4910 Denmark offered. to Selt the islands to the United States Dut before the transaction could be Closed. the offer was withdrawn. the Danish archipelago Includes the islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St John, The islands lie to the east of the Panama canal” It is doubtful if the United States fetes for any, more possessions. “We have our Philippines, which we are forced to turn loose or stand charged with hypocrisy, deceit and repudia. tion. Some countries seem to thrive under such charges, but not so our country, where men, as a rule, put honor before the dollar. With honor gone, life is but a humdrum exist- ence. Our high-minded countrymen Know this, hence have determined that no breach of faith shall be per- mitted. No one takes kindly to the Philippines; a bastatd possession that gets but halfbearted consideration. EMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED: NEWSPAPER. If it should care tobe one’ of us it would not be the thing to turn it down. It has been promised freedom, If it wishes to go, it has the right, and it is our duty to let it go. ‘With the: passing of those islands it is hardly Mkely that the country will care for further complications, consequently the Danish West Indies Negroes do not stand a fine show of being one of this sisterhood of com: munities. It is composed principally of Negroes, and the governments of recent years have not shown a fond ness for taking on unassimilable peo ples. They cannot be dealt with hon. estly or honorably, so the latter day tendency is to cut away from such bargains. ‘This country can be of vast help ta the Negro Danes, for they are prac tically nihil in all respects. Perhaps they would come to us with oper arms, preferring our plenty in mate rial things, even if restricted in some things, civilly, and for the most par things for which they have no use as ‘a growing people. What the government at Washing ton may do is unknown to us. We think the Negroes of the country would appreciate the change of the islanders greatly if they could know their present true condition. What ever may befall them in the change will not cause them to be in a differ ent relation to the country than the Negroes of this country are to th general nation. And, viewing thing: rightly, we have reason to be thank ful without modification for what we are and can be in God's own Unitec States of America. KENTUCKY'S BLUE GRASS CAPITAL. Knights of Pythias Grand Chancellor- ship, Sir Knight L. R. Diggs’ Plat- form—People Ask Emancipation Committee to-make report of their money—Son of the Deceased Edu- cator Here—Frankfort Party the Guest of Mrs. Affie Jones—Calico Ball at Jackson Hall, March 3. Ball at Jackson Hall, March 3. (oy sarin Tubes gt role Pas ate ie stars De dieee detent ae fe ee eel aeeeseor Pea ons Bere ver rant cet ae pe erie eed geen fo ee eee ay aa feet Uissincee aie Site ea Seated ite eat Dees ae oe ee Byse Vand dire Mee Secs Soule at ange Hee aati oe Hrd Hera ine g Benet Ne Bi ances i ae Soea tpe ete ptiaicece ee eee {Ended by. Sirs. Jones, Dut on’ account at eames a a Se cng cale apenas party, coloxs’ ‘consisted of pink and ee ag ees Sl eh ‘to Play. ‘The last ball at Jackson Hall was the assembly ball. ‘This is conceded to be the largest gathering place In the clty for, social “einctions,, Whe! well-known nd ‘popular young men, Afessrs. Kelly Robinson and’ James Amleh, wi tauneh largest function since ihe assembly Dall, Christmas, ‘Phis will be known as calico bail. ‘Phe ladies will wear cal- {co | dreases ‘and the gentlemen calico Vests ‘and ties. Goodwin's Saxaphone Orchestra wili furnish the music. , Vis- {tors from Richmond, Paris, Mt Ster- ing, Midway, Prankfort, Versailies and Danville Will be present to participate in'the social. Rev. R. HH, Hil Freed In Court Agatnat 1 Faction in His Church, Rev, RH. Hill, the fearless pastor of the Liberty Haptist chuzeh on’ Goodloe street, was the big sensation at the court.” He was under arrest by fac~ tion Jn hia Church eoauae head aad some "offensive things, in hia pulpit about the corrupt morals In which his members were living, He insinuated upon some of the pastors of the larger churches, who were moral cowards, afraid’ to "preadh. the Billy ‘Sunday Kospel ikaluse ‘untruth. | Phere could Hot'be any case made out of the fac- Honal fight, and the fearless pastor is At his poat of duty, Renting vice. Dr, W. T. Dunwittie was elected pres- Went and Dr, JF, Laine secretary’ and treasurer of the local Blue Grass Medi- eal Assoelation: Mr. Emmett W. Johnson of Paris, a student at Clark university, died Janu: ary “Sin thle senior year. He was brought from the university: by the su Rerintendent to his home.” He was the Sniy child’ of Mr. and. Mrs. Johnson. Young Mr. ‘Tmmett was loved. by all who' knew’ him best, "He was a. great loss to. the community, and was a Christian ‘young gentleman. Ie was & relative of Mra: {Bishop of this city: Various clubs and organizations are getting ready to fight “the Birth of the Nation” tots cheming teve, _ TEXAS, NEWS Provan’ hasta 292 coon ,Win. H. Hines entertained the Elite atthe new Frazier hotel, The GT. Clay installed and_were entertalved” oy "Ret" "and' ara RONG “A Negro firm has been orsantzed to Joan money" to. buy. homes and. farms and for better housing of our folks "A, mew Jo printing. ome a Toeatea at Bail'asid Coutrat avenue ‘the voters in Oak Chit held a tase mocting that wilt arouse more interast Inthe "Negroes who are doing things The Sune iath Selebration ie tn, the Iimeligit and the reporter of the Frees man “hopes. to. ‘see ail the “people Churches, iodgen, ‘ocieties ‘and Vehirs finite and ‘enfebrats assaf sore, viet the people ‘turnout and. hover that day dit should be honored We. sal have more to say about this celebration Tater, "So. wateh ihe ereerane Stknager ack’ turris ‘SP the Grand Contrattand the Star tse big heated jaan and.'will be tewarded Somer dae for'what he has done for the profession ana "the: public ‘The Firat Regiment K, of P. Bana Bride of ‘West Cont No. Orient Gom: No. 15 ana the Lone Har’ Grace Gom: No. yall under the wnttorm ean or the Pythian Steno Tem al Reta "their elections: and wit hot x Joint instanation Sundass February 2 General John b. Tones, Chiet of Stat 3. St Torben Cold ti trite, tee Gorder sim Tries, Captain: George’ Mur: Far and Corporal ‘Dave X. Sortian of Daligs, were the guests of Jewell Com No, 4 and Panther City" Sant und, other Rokahie Hytitans of Kore Worth Tea Tage: Friday night a monster eet tonether meeting and inmost thet ite erent ar he Dahan of text wi hota: tna "meeting was a: rent” uct Sean andthe niuale. wer ocaiient, See dinner wae’ the: Mest the ultnety. aot could prepare ani the decorations were rand, with lodge colors In ahimndanes Fonats were eatore anda bis time eas had by ‘ail who aitontied, Mir and Mew. Hie "Jackson, 3208 Thomas "avenus.” tavishiy. entertained the oificers and members of the Golden Lent Club toa stag supper tith ait the Rensonatie. vianase eee" aetna ane clu colors ‘hnde’ up the. uesors ae ae the panier Beat cteree uae aay night the Rea Heart et Valentine fovial ‘waa the ‘card that ‘brought tos gether u large gathering of the sous Social set, where afr. vm. ‘tines wag the stellar light In the plensure Making. A ‘Jolly good tine wat Wad by "Phe Freeman correnpondent is in re- ceipt’ of an invitation announcing? the firme marriage ‘anniversary ot Me and Mra ‘Reuben Richardson, to take Dineo, af their Fealdence, “o28 Cochin Beret. Natuiay, Bebruaty 13 1916, Ren ception Begins at $90 otlock We are authorized tov announce. that ate William ‘Wazren and Miss Gladys D. Walker, of Queen City, will be married at the brides residence Suture day, February. 36 At ‘the “Grand Central Theater you will nd something’ new. in the way of movies everynight ‘in’ the. Weel Don't fail’ te. pay the ‘High. School Photo Play House a visit toteee ates grade pictures “Every night somethin: Gey che receagtiie Xe the Star You" Sin find. the boxers and pattiers of tho fatie art and hie made pictures, Stra, Jane Moore, the mother of Mr, Wm, Moore, of tiie City and Mey mara Moore, ot Tulsa, Sida wae eta torrent the pant weak. Thay atts tne sympathy of their friends from various points, Mr.’ Nathan Stephens, of this city, was called to the funeral of his father at Belleville, Texan the. past week: ne. JoeB Norton and°ate. Citora Forbi loft the metropolis the past week to goin the Je Obrien. Minstrels They vtold “the Freman nan to sey helio boys, and wate the Freeman for Gee yee: Sira"Eiligh Hawthorn In recovering Mrs, Chas "pestis up ani at home trom “Galveston, ‘Weights ant’ Measure Inspector Flood ‘shows’ that all short welshern heveatchea must tance %0 his music: in te Sout ect Gray and Gray's ig_novetty act is going Wes in Southern Tends with Econard’a" Amusement o- Esme of the ace Witt do more ana talk “Tens, “bigger and. better resulta Wi be crowned with success George Williams, the Frogtown sport promoter, ean teli'you where the Bald Pate tn locaton Bee mext week's issue. Tt will con- tain some gensational doinks of Dit: laa folke:” See itecrend te Correspondence Wanted with a gentleman, middle-aged man Br eniture ana tustaeas Geterencs, anber and of Christian habitat. a baming Teference, for matrimons.” Mont eas represented. Correspondence promptly answered: reference. am_anked: wilt be siven. Adaress. care Freeman "Head: quarters, 2988 Cochran street, Dalam texas Tf Fou fait to get your Freeman on time, don't tee Sit Ae the mouth and tay ive the fault OF the agente bacauee he’ can nat regulate the teaiNe of mal Between Indienapslis and tains: That Use common senge and te wil ao tore good. Thane. "Fou cam find the Freeman in tte new homevat the Iticherson Cafe, 1800 Tack: fom street. Ask for it and you will et fe "while pehng served one "of helt Femour homercooked: mea, he remains oe aire Move Holley, a member SE St Ske Kot P batee War tala to rest Sant Sunday. Sica Gectruds Batterson te up after a briee inca Ask. Mr Take Jordon about that 400-pound hoe" he Keted ast week from Mr-benin' Station Av” Bome how and ara Hon, 3. A. gordan ts back from a tow mionina” recuperation tip looking Sova’ Mts George A. tayes was on the ick Uist a few faye; put is now Tecoverin Bes. Joseph Martin, accompanied. by her nusband and’ sot, fas returned to Eos ‘Angeles, “ete cateer a trict “cite fovner pistnter "Mt sed Men Wine Boole, 108 ikon street Peli ‘your irlends ‘about the good reading’ that's in'the Freeman #tery eck and ‘where they can get {tat Hooper's, Richeraon's, ‘and® on’ the seca Bit"puaiey Whittaker, the, veteran railroad nad, yas here to. attend. the Fangrat of fis Botner-in-law the past wane |_We are very thankful for the cour- ‘York for the New York News sent. to us each week, It Is running over with Homg or interest for the race. May It ive long. ‘Editor W. B. King has mado several speaking dates over the state of Inte and reports business progressing every- where. ‘ ‘New Freeman readers are helping it to continue to come to Dallas the year round are: Mr. Cicero Cook, Madam. 3, Beaton, Mr. Marshall” Bolt, Mr. Robert Johnson, Mr. and. Mrs. “Chas. Henson, Mr. BT. Tyler, Mrs. Minnie Tally, Mr_J. G, Jordon, Mr. and. Mrs, George te Bobwell, "atr. Anthons Hardin, Mr. Leonard Kyles, Mrw F. X. Kicney, Mra. Matte Linley, Mr. A. Alexander. Let others do likewise and help to Increase the number of Free- mans for Dallas and vicinity. ‘Every now and then we run across some one who must possess animal na- ture by saying when they are asked fo subscribe or buy, “I can't eat it” Mr. Clabe Cowan, the veteran barber, Keeps It-in his shop to settle all dis- putes, He sald the Freeman is filing Rvtong-felt need among the race In every walk. ‘Mra. St. Clair Bratherington, of Louisville, spent several days here visiting among her friends. Bliss Bulan ited, of this city, visited among her relatives and friends in Cleburne last Sunday. ‘The Golden Leaf Club held installa. ton of officers at Kirk Jackson's, 3208 Thomas avenue, Wednesday, Feb. 9 William 3, Whitlow. president; Allen White, vice president; Albert V. ‘Payne, financial secretary: Reuben Richardson: recording secretary; Simon Hill, “as- Sistant secretary; Chas. A. Plicque, sportsman: W. A. Lafiington, treasurer: William Mansfeld, sergeant-at-arms; Kirk Jackson, reporter; Neil White Walter Jackson, Eugene Johnson, Nor- man Poik, J, D. Baker, James ‘Thomp- fon, Wylie Cole, Ernest Jackson and Robert Brookins attended, LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP. Bath Rooms and Penny Laundry. Quick work and service that pleases. ape shop. ahead, “Call cor Phan. A ‘arly’ Phompson, forth Centra avenue, Dallas, ‘Texas. ‘Meh.-1' For all The Famous Dr. Mayes Indian Remedies. Liver, Kidney and Bladder cure ‘These remedies have cured thousands and will cure you. Delivered. every: where. Mail orders promptly cared for, Address 2409 State street, Dallas Texas. A. W. TIPPS, Agent. IN MEMORY OF SIR J. C. DRAKE. Brother Pastors, Gallant Sir Knights ‘and Honored Ladies: It's my sad ‘duty at this moment to talk to vou of the honored dead, as fe grand officer of the noble. jurisdlc- tion of honored Knights of Pythias of the State of Arkansas, and ag a mem- her of our Supreme Lodge, whose Jur- indiction Ja the entire world. ‘Sir J. C. Duke entered into the ranks of our noble order sometime during the year is0t, Here, as elsewhere, he dis- played his gift for leadership and it Was not many years before instead of Being merely” a member of the lodge bf his choice, he. setting his mark ign, was mado the Grand Chancellor of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pyth- ins of the State of Arkansas. In’ the year 1903 this great honor came to him and for several years he wielded the gavel. of Grand Chancellor with honor to himself and the brotherhood. During bis administration. he proved himseit in every way capable of lead- ing the host. of Pythlans on to vie- tory. To him is due the eredit of the Wonderful Inerease in the number of Pythians inthe state. He organized more than one hundred lodges during his years of service. Fach. of these Iodees stand today as living monu- ments to his credit, White Sir Duke held no position as a ‘Supreme officer in our Supreme {iodge, he had the honor of being a Supreme Tepresentative and to. ‘his credit be it suid he Alied the position ot Supreme Representative with the Sime eave and dignity aw he did the oflice of Grand Chancellor. He became a prominent Mgure on the floors of our Supreme Lodge and by his wisdom Sriginated many ‘measures which re- founded to the Zood of our noble order. ‘Sir Knights and Honored Ladies, we ean not but mourn his, loss, the ‘loss of aunoble Knight, yet let us with humility surrender him to the great And glorious Supreme. Chancellor of the Universe, who alone knoweth and Goeth all things well. Let us not for one moment forget the duty we owe him, "even though the temple which held wis. noble soul may decay in the Bosom of old mother earth, Let usin Tove and tenderness administer to the Iovea ones whom he has left with ws [et us cheer and comfort them and in every, way prove ourselves to be Knights in, deed and In truth—By JohnH, Young. Supreme Master of Pahequer, Pine Blut, Ark. DELTA METROPOLIS, (By Lee A. Motley, Jr.) GREENWOOD, Misg—Social given at the parlors of Wigles's of Fulton street for Nhe henent of Mekenney Chapel Monday night, February 14, was a suc- ‘We were very much shocked to hear of the death of Bobby, Seal, He Was once inanager of the Bijou theate Suis place; and was liked by” both white and colored people. Mr Grant Park, who runs a tailor shop, on Carrollton ‘avenue, was seen Godzing a lady. with a Hist” for the Shurch T'aont why he did that, as he fs’ certainly @ hustling young man, ‘The boys have been teasing: Mr, Nor- ton Taylor, the pharmacist at William: hon's drug store, 508 Main street, about ite asiti, who ia in Arkansas in high Water “He (s the frst to et the paper every morning. ‘On my Way through the elty T met Mr. George Harris, the secretary of the Big Six orchestra. fe and’ i had (a pret conversation over thelr trip to the fataral “Grag at New, Orfeanss Ta fey are. planning @ long trip, very. tlme I see a subscriber thes telis ‘me ‘of someone that’s crazy for The Freeman. Mr Ivy Brownlee, formerly the head arapor atthe Jul, Jt, Brod. Tailoring Co.Phas’ been. Tald_up’ with a_ bad toe for two or three days. He says Th Fyeeman was all the company he had. fie has “a shop of his own now It the ‘reat of Main street, Ste ‘Newman Bell and Mr. Perey Hambrough went on a. hunt Monday February, 14. They brought back twa furkevs, buL_T don't care whether they were ‘wild or not GULF PORT, MISS. ‘The Ladies’ Auxiliary No. 1 to the cathe taslen SPB le A. SB Guntse onto Se the hems. of out Shureh acute, Mire Addie RAY tnd charming, Pontfe, ulaanee "of tha wad ing iad Mra MeGoogan, thel prengene, Sie" meeting. war ver, Braatane: Mang" eimportane “aubseet Cerenting. ety ho pastor Ter. Dr ete see ah aisant and iad sane ey inetrostive and encodrariny sone Lory Ter which retrenkment TEIN ofan the macetina adjourned We Wa ae ase ee the prenident reMinaies wit retived exprensime. de Fag lade Sina attended the mestUne Bh for Marion satan oe ewenty vt Avene ae et se Leuvina SCAle Geeteheattained a whtne party Hes Seca ened oe Fane, Wenty Tawi SSPE ROPE cin ge wrobile, Ata Bad Ue Nee Sunoe se Pane Cn Side and toce were the core Met abea ater” the. sharin Soneine, ae MCRGLy “gowned i BireeMacteutele, Fucelved “the. wuest Black meseralige” After ihe games. Ralda Bourse was served In the spaciout inlus oom which was artistically ar tunity Teith pink ‘carnations and torts Fane Sora Lane served pute eet Ine’ Minch exepe Se ching arena, hon Pete cre ae “and: Meee Dugan Fackon, “Siiss rane afeuride, St datie “Yohnson Stat Minne itley Sits Stary" Moors, Mee, 2 Spex, Messrs But Wihaeive’ Motes” Moors, eT Ea GeO saceaos andthe hor Sorat te Seeuarn Henry Gd Lewin eat Dundan ana Alex Strests “ine inany. “friends of ME. Newtor Hryant are glad to'aeo fim out nal Tr kus meriotn Hines Kiang: tha may soca being ive one that “Wal Tong tinge fn oa memory. was the Dinner Danco giver By the Lannhureg club at the realdenc of Site Arr Taylor aod of his Messrs. John 8. and Chas. B aeseare 13488 B gs 88 Pee Laying the Foundation for ayin means saving the first dollar and adding to it weokly. Thi, Strong Company Shy Spay Wea Sil iano see, we The Indiana T e Indiana Trust Co. FOR SAVINGS Capital and Surplus $1 »/25,000 ‘The Strong Company~ Oldest Trust Company in Indiana. Open Saturday Evenings 6 to 8 O’Clock _————————————————————————— ATTENTION FLOWER BUYERS! We are Kentucky Florists and cater to the colored trade, no matter how sy the order, (We. give you more flowers, larger designs for your money thin ant other florist Special rates to lodges. ‘The fact that Mme Walker pstrunieats by giving us the honor of making » design for Booker ‘7. Washington, is «ai sample of the interest we have of the colored pecple as flower baycrs, BENSON'S FLOWERS, = Risin Sash, DENNISON HOTEL For Prosecuting Attorney Of Marion County . Elias W. Dulberger Olfice 823-24 Lemcke Bld. Subject to the Decision of Republican Primary, March 7, 1916, EB) success. The parlor and dining room Were. beautifully decorated with” the colors of the club, green and gold Mrs. A.B. Taylor atsisted by her love- ly sister, Mrs W. C. Fairley, recelved the guests, Soveral” selections were fendered on the plano and dancing was indulged “in to "the pleasure. of the guests. Mrs. Dr. ‘Taylor served punch Kmnong the out-of-town guests” were Mins Huth Stewart and Afiss Mary Bel Gon, of Pass Christian: Miss Rosa. Bell Fora and Mrs. Blanche Carter, of Ocean Springs Stra A. Jones. of, Slio!, Sirs C. Fairley, of New. Orleans, and Miss ‘Wille ‘Mae Picket, of Chicago. One of the unique features of the dance was 2 200 pound block of jee In which Several Kinds of fruit were frozen friich wan very” much amired. by the Euests,” We trust that the Lyanhurst Will again treat us to another: danee as we don't think we would ever: ie tired “of attending. HAMILTON, ©., NEWS. By Herbert Parks. Payne Chapel, choir mot at Mrs chatles Conway's" Monday. night. Mis" Mosby, "of “Cincinnatl, "was. the Ruest of Mrs, Alfred, Sunday." B. W. yree spent Sunday here, —— Mrs. Ger: trude ‘Chandler. spent ‘Tuesday’ and Weanesday in. Cineinnatt —— ‘The en- teruinment given by the Juvenile Mis- Monary seris'war a uccess, —— Mrs. B Wo'Maxwell spent Friday” in, Cinein- nati Mire Lewis, of Loalavellle. 3. Is visiting Airs, Dyson, of the city. —- Stanley “slaxwell, of Atiddletown, was Risiting: inthis city) Thursday. -" Aes Enna’ clark. who has been vialting her "parents. for some time, haa ree Uimndl' home. o- Mre. George “Attra {utr called to the Heaside ‘of wher father, Who is very: ill-at Yellow. Springs, 0. “PSs. “Viola Berry has a very bad case nt measles. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. (By Z. L. Breedlove.) aciite Anne, Merrill entertained about teen at a birthday party given in hon- or of her daughter, Lucile, February $1, which was her seventeenth birthday, She received a number of presents, Dancing was among the main features: ‘A. two-course luncheon was served. very one enjoyed themselves in the superlative degree. Tnvitations have been issued by Mrs, Mary Tolliver, Inviting friends to wit- ness the marriage of her daughter Miss Marie Novel, to Mr. Roscoe J. Cokiegee of this city. The event Is to take place Wednesday, March 1, at p.m. at 204 West Maple street. Mra. Ta A. Riley gave a surprise party ‘on her adopted daughter's sixteentl birthday Saturday, February 19. Camp- fire gitls and high school students at- tended. ‘Mrs. L. B. Jones has returned home after a two weeks’ visit to her home in Whoopston, Ti. ‘Seventy-five couples attended the dance given by Brewer's Band at the Blk Auditorium, ‘Thursday, February 17. Miss Beatrice Irving’ won the bracelet wateh given away that night at the dance by the band. The band realized a neat sum of money from the affair. The band wishes to thank every ‘one for their loyal support. PENSACOLA, FLA. (By Walker W. Thomas.) ‘The voting for the most popular lady for queen of the carnival’ ball, given by the Young Men's Progressive Asso- elation, Mareh 6 and 7, seems to in- crease every Week. Miss Normal Town- Send seems to be in the lead this week, with Mise Rona Streety running in sec: ond place, ‘The contest will come to a Close on February 29, at the K. of P- Hall, where a grand reception will be held’ In ‘honor ‘of the candidates, All Notes munt be ‘cast before 12 o'clock that night, when it will be announced who will be the winner of one of the most Interesting contests that has ever eon held in this city. Pensacola is now having some spring weather. Many.are glad to have such ‘Weather of this kind. Many frult trees Are In full bloom. “Sirs, Clarence Allen died last week at her home on West Gregory street, after a few weeks" illness. Miss Willeva Hillard and Mr. Vincent Ross were married last Thursday night AC the home of the bride's parents. on West’ Belmont. street, They. recelved many wishes for a loniz and happy wed- Ged lite from their many friends. After the ‘ceremony, grand. reception was hold at the Ik. of Hall, where a large number of felends was’ present. ‘The Collins Orchestra furnished the mustc for the occasion. Mr. Simon MeKee returned to the city last week from Snow Hill, Ala, on ac- count of the illness of his mother. Her many friends will be glad to learn of her speedy recovery. ‘The Hureka Socal Club will enter- tain'on Friday evening, February 29, at the K. of P. Hail. with a black and white ball. | ‘The prevailing colors and costumes will be black and white. Half masks will be worn only. This being ‘one of the first entertainments of this kind given by a social club in this city, is expected that a large number of the society people will be present. Collins Orchestra will furninh the ance music. while Georgia punch will be. served during intermission. ‘Mr. William Simmons died last week. after several weeks of illness, Mr Simmons was well known in thia clty, ‘where his funeral wax held on last Sun- Gay at Big Zion church. A large num- ber of friends was In attendance." In- ferment was made In Big Zion ceme- ery. Mr. and Mrs. Joxeph ‘Thomas and family are now keeping house on West Belmont street, where thev will be glad to see thelr many. friends. ‘Mr. Carl’ Ivory. and Migs Julia _¥ Gibbs were quietly married at the Big parsonage, the ceremony | being” pers formed ‘by Rev. J. H. Hall, pastor of ‘Big chureh. ‘They have the best wishes for a long and happy wedded life from thelr many fctends. Mr. CM. White. supreme commander of the American Woodmen, and private Secretary, Mr. Dove of Denver, Colo. were in the city last week on business connected with the local branch of the | Woodmen. Mrs, James Goldstucker has been os the sick list for the past few weeks \t her home on North Baylen street. iis mother, Mrs. Sallie Helner, of sions Ala. is with her.” A speedy. rene is hoped for by her many tries Report all news af interest 10 Walker W. ‘Thomas, ‘No. 428 North. {evils street, Pensacola, Fla, HUMBOLDT, TENN. The tenth grade boys of the pub school are studying the subject of a. riculture. ‘The entertainment given at the pu) lis ‘school on last Monday’ in. hon’ ni the domestic science class wis yuit enjoyable. “A large crowd “attenict ‘The fish pond conducted by Miss th tizer “Watson ‘and Miss Fore Eps raised a large sum. Alea the one cn ducted "by Miss A. ‘F Davis ant. Sivs Aldrin, Ward. Phe chairman. uf the fanana stand was Miss Hallie Qian ery, assisted by Misses Nanale’ Jones and Flossie Wittiams. ‘The chairnn Of the soda water stand was Miss Li. zie M Jones. with the ‘tid of Miss Paul ine Leona Hegmon.. The chairman ut the candies and cakes was Sis: Viots Hegmon and her assistants were ths Misses Katle |B. ‘Parks and. Wilts Greer. The chairman of the popcary stand was Miss Odie Bee Combec, with the assistance of Misses Hattle I: iy son and Rertha F. Shepherd. ‘The chairman of the peanut was Mis Ora V. Ragans, with ‘the aid of ‘tine Edna Williams and Glades Critchlow ‘Tho chairman of the apples was Miss Carrie B. Davis, with the aid of Mis Lessie Greer. The postofiice was man aged by Misses Hattle t« Tieres, Tila BE Sharp, Arneta Williams ani Giniys Fonnson” “AI Teported "a "detent frum." Fivervone that was present e- joyed themselves to the highest Misses Pearle Harmon and Naive Rivers were quite popular on St. Va! entine’s night. Mr. F.°E. Talley and M. A. F. Glens from Jackson, Tenn., were the compirs of Misses Bertha F.Shepherd and Tia tle H. Bryson on St. Valentine's night ‘The girls and boys that were presen ae the entertainment om st. Valentin Right. from Salem were an follows Biss Annie B. Davis, Mrs: Martha Davi and Manter ‘Tee Skinner. Alonzo Hoot Rozaie Skinner and DeWitt Burrow. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO. The Misses Florence and Mab! Smith, of Struthers, received a number of friends at a Valentine party at thelr home on Stewart street, on Monday grening. | The house, wai “beautiful lecorated In. Valentine appointments The early evening was spent in. con tests, in’ which Miss Sadie. Fletehrr won ‘the prize. Following, ‘music an‘ cards were diversions of the evening until a delicious Iuncheon was enjoyel by ail. “Those prenent-were the Misses Thelma Washington, Carrie Soran, S die Fletcher, Bessie Fletcher, of 1's bon, Bir. and Mra. Frank Johnson, Mr and’ Mrs. ‘Leslie Thomas, Mr. and afrs Robert C. ‘Smith, Messrs David Cox Jimmie Grashen, Archie Riley and Kyl Washington. NOTES OF TROY, ALA. (By Silas C. Elliott.) ‘Troy Ix a very busy Uttle city now adays, There was a valentine mart Monday night at the city school {0 the benefit of new building, and a de Mghetul tlme was had by all that st tended, "We are to have 4 colored drs store Ina few weeks, something Erea! Iy"needed in Troy, as Troy airealy Boasts of two very skillful, physiciaes Drs. Annis and Brewer. We will bew more about them later Prof. Silas C. Elliott, who. has bees {1 with blood polson ta Nis right ane having fully recovered, wishes (0 tha") his many friends for the letters 0! sympathy recelved and wishes for 4 Speedy recovery. Prof. Elliott ant, hi hand will be heard with metropolita: shows” this. season,” featurini {er Boloiats, If you read the Freeman 5 Wil learn’ more of us, ALEX TOLLIVER’S BIG SHOW. Sea Pen wt one Week of 2iat found us still 10 Te henreat ‘with ‘everyting setting. i Bhipehape’ ates and aire Fred ewe Rave aftived and’ they take. hold 10" BEG ce Voterane: ho band ant 0 Uiaitecars‘eigesing up seth, ail Sumberas Stonday ‘might, the 11,2 ee empany eee tavated to ball SKonomy Mails and’we ail had 2 nee fant time, On" dhe: a8th we: are ll | ited to attend a grand reception <i" Ta honor of te: company” at the, Sor Slag. Arena, Halon March ¥ ® Sit invited’ tovatéend na grand rey ept™ BE Boosey Aiait ogiven by ores Fleanure, Club. Another, ot Ms" Mardi Gras nights at arena. Mies and Strat William Davis of Ve colar mother of srs. Susie: aw" Paving ‘hee’ daughter a visit a! Buly Sati after the: show ope, 8° are all anxiously awaltine {i : of the big show? and. with the bie 7" fc meu that Toiilser has fot i belt competed. very fast. (et boty is well-and doing tne ex" 4 tees Williame, who Ran beet,” MISi aise dora conto of wecke. =, sit sushi aims S°oSecay. recor! Sardi to aii'rrtenis, i a3. For mall, address’ Box 20s VANDETTE THEATRE, DETROIT, MICHIGAN. Hello Woodie, We are oi ou! (out weeks Rere-at the Vaudette, pu", 02 tock for the lest hres and’a rte hit: changing “twice a swe, He wo ects tow ending Mare? |. J Stroma ie alee’ on the bill, ois NE Sinteiey wilt be Joined. by hie 12 Dagicy mete wack here’ We, bare out cast ella” Sones, Hellar's, 7S Rata timith: Will Boswiek. 10273 and"Kelly ‘Davia. Home. cio ome show. Be buaiey is <2" & mee’ oF the housevand tes i, fihert> Svery body amilen with ate Satan nae “cheer stmncns Sick a ceparate ‘ali “dive: aimmie, Sc ZF fptae witha Gaon be co “Deliearic Adaress Pree Dae eee eerie oftce. i TAGE GOSsjip f H § RY ae f H oe CAL | ES h h | ERS || ae Ri ise 7 [NAST ; k heen ENTS} \ 5 aay y Ws NAS FR Roo A ise fh bo 2 i Yy q \ i N YW Dw & 8 iN Sed oh SAS ro onroso0/\ J pi one BE ITT ATTA TT i NY PLU RA 0 ‘ ie” stopped” another copyright number ae Sca™B., s8i8ie—-g0. If any ‘one. caus Davis.) There tn'no one timNeating mise ass Oe ae PAN Ghat weal ne Me. Elwood Knox, of the Freema vehy gre play smatt time | kntosre this temp sone? and Bela Ee fo: hme, un the beste Whitney, star of ‘the Smart Set. ea 7 we used to play for Keith me use it and 8, H, Dudley said it w: “ with terest the ‘greatest closing: sons’ ne had. ae t when you play big time}in many months, so quit trying to « Meads) toor me. Win" yout ou" knew who Mguvine in 96 fast ean. He se whRE OM Oo. Drake Walker tett Sunday for Phi i rome woric every week |agelphin. iiie company made © big \ better {0 bea’ big fish in a)” Egesiey, the musical director, 19 witard Yor’ teaching harmony: sa. w Pet tanow in the aca, Berneard’from:in the big clty soon eee hilee Jota urney 1s fatutine Siu STAGE NOT Bradford's “Lonevome Blues” at sing Mitchell at the Dannick Thea-}74e passing SHOW IN WASI 1 je sald that Maurice F. White will oli ki tidneer heater: vite snd Jeanette, Ransford, at the - 2, Hh dtae eet wen ot ford Ross in. Indianapolis, divid- ir et ctween yantons ‘pny caunatcen JONRIOR,_ Gt Cabondate, yPatad hele te bade Beatles ot vvunlt end Gaiam Be and nie cues lat the Queen ‘Theater, Ane i, Levolace Waa, on. ta Joka cot Stir tteed “Uckets alae Deways wwe ltl SMa SSteknon: cnvley ue, the bass Grummer, who charg dias, She te tae ae Teta Gone ates ee ones. he, Vieni Rtn can una te, eet saan tS et one eae eG tng Neat Hill and Alas ‘aba Hop. ae of New York City, also Mrs, San- st Se ee Cte aena os were ae ancestral ha sermcur ang May eee, te tate wee feel th aa Stee eee ita ske® Bi opee ae the net sc EMI, Alt anathehaea the wok, of 2th. Regards to all, von, the Magiclam, i6, stil In the alts it dol aes WEL Bs era aed Neva ult Monde. "Adatess ieson Gant fetta delivery, Mobite, Ai ‘yetom Ruerougha-Brostee._ In Chi= cart tcttae tne tiaa peaiae. the te: sc ate indy havin oor Boland eaten ae ll Pee cote van aerate make up her mind in, th Berry and Washington, after several wweks in and around Pétersburg, Va. no pow playing Queen ‘Theater, Bir- tningham. Ala, with Wnaley, Ala., Bes- soner, Ala, aid Anniston, Ala., to fol- jow, Manaxement Mr, J.T. Savage, ‘The one Ra F. Peat is now working geie. Will play. the Lincoln Theater, New York City, Pebruary 24 to March Jone week. Would Mke to hear from Gertrude Strupbin or Ray Walburg at once. Tiusiness. Quick, “Write me 520 N Second street, Richmond, Va. Chadwick & Taylor going very big {in the South. ‘This is the best predic- tion that Western and eastern acts can make cond there. ‘They were held over two weeks in Danville, Va. Now play- ‘ng Hoston theater, Roanoke, Va, Soon coming wost. Opéning in Chicago, Frank Jap, reed melophone player, interlocutor, Yorsatile straight and gen- eral announcer, Is now in Florida, en route with Prof. Eph Williams’ “Silas Grven” company, He sends regards to all friends. He would Uke to hear from Dan Perkins and Jasper Taylor, Write care The Freeman, Syl H. Carter, manager Pizaro medi- cine show, necompanted by his wife, will arrive from Los. Angeles, Cal., Where they have been spending. the Kinter, about March Ist. ‘The eastern ifice of the Pizaro medicine is at 1613 Central avenue, Cineinnatl, Ohio. He ‘ould be pleased to hear from friends. PITTSBURG, PA, Mule and Jeanette Bradford Hit of a Burlesque Show. “he sporting Widows," a burlesque VT Meople mostly sltis, and veins “alate! Bradford. Gaeksonvitte Janvers"” bance) to, close the. show jaline of the hite at the show. Mite Por ‘ie"teaturinge Mules “Walk the Ts with Mec!" Tt seme after every Pie "in “heen one. there's nothing \{\"lur Mule and Feanette. to "do. but ‘hry Cosel the ello amd Take. them Deas he (or more, “Afule hag. anew one fei fabled “AM eme tetmes WH h bullshit oon canto" Sinugghter, Billy Lewis gual foitnaas "Bag, Woody, 1 neem {yi rhitadelphia' aba he wis a Mot vii bolder anon and Wwe Will have. net cin tower her PITTSBURG SHOW NOTES. (By the Mule.) The Str theater, Jakte Heltens, man- {7 havin" people: standing ia the GF tocics “Waltings “Why? Because tft the ahowe ons Ea Winp's UMEY Blossoms” Is the big notse this jloneoln theater, Bast, Liberty, 1s do: Distt. Motley & Pearl is a sister 4001 win be heard from soon. ‘They "lnk bigsat the above NOURe, a) utived iu"artienn, by" eve. Efeny hh, teil enue "og ine Freeman. te) jes Storeaimi? dig 60 fig ath 6 (inbie Stoning some (Flow tn Pe World "vou. Rigure i Stiss. Fou"). pig! sh ct was Uaing It, 80 T went 2Sion sod asked hia not’ to: tet. this AY Ys Cand Ne refused: to-stop, the tun using Samer del a GiibOn ®& COLORED co, MEN {offs ©?) Want praperaas 4. °) &) Sleeping Gar and || | Train Portars i ey Baran arb P| Randererizen aan (| | Gators “tertshed qh) wehen neceswary. Write WY Inter-Ry. 6.1 . 3 & te ses stopped another copyright number— Sec, B, S21846—s0 If any one caught using ‘this song “will be ‘prosecuted. ‘There is no one Imitating me, 60 don't bull that stuff, Mr. Elwood Knox, of the Freeman, knows this Is my song and Salem Tutt Whitney, star of the Smart Set, saw mo use it and 8, H. Dudley said it was the greatest closing song he had seen in many months, so quit trying to do me. Will you? You" know who I mean. Drake Walker left Sunday for Phil- qdelphia. “His company made a big hit ere. Puggsley, the musical director, is a Pilzard ‘for teaching’ harmony and will be heard from in the big eliy soon, Miss Jeasle Burney is featuring Mule Bradford's “Lonesome Blues” and it’s a hit, THE PASSING SHOW IN WASH- INGTON. (By R. W. Thompson.) The Flak Tables Singers are coming SH. Dudley 1 meade for hin Wasn- insta hunt atte a hainnenal ts oes "in eat andthe one Went fs crc te ae are eects ae oh theta Cah mi'ie Wanacoits” nd "Shing so Habced advanace dive. B, Assis Kiskiey given a mam: path ee Rat Re” Ao Hetfopcticas “Ac, Hr Shurce* net Boceaay shea Word comen that Ame, Anite Patt pen eet abt hmhalet Peas Rip"Teasues Wis Sucelees Braet attr Dione UNe pieeease eal ose sh Suet 1, Laubrio quite’ “Darkiogn otto of asst dha hewe MA Hore ad Arce whleh had ate uch Hi wehe azageiee in evar city, i Bhaeshskad oe the Howard suse onshuh ohn, w Cooper fhe’ oldreliate yon- ceQAtiae: GAPRE ittasah eel? 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Helical Suen T betas Riot ation 16, tbe Brae Pe. ne ea eras HS Meow Tiaas st fear Owsley and irfatick sesurned to Rey cat eeibetaert eae TS dine nce Ended Paice "ang PN et eats conniant four ot Reptalte Male pte se taeclans tne BORAT gf the fate ime BS Ae ARE tone cts elt hast? AD eat SUEDIEton? Pee is, Siete SUutrick team Re bright and full of rich humor, and the rapid-fire talk between the ward boss TAN ine ented eoloned politician, far anh, Se Ge lanumerabie oss Denes SGT dana hi genera, th seth Boley, Ei garde "an "te Hae BEM oweerwiiaton atch ot ie dts ORR Te saan of te state of local feeling ag to the can- Hashes! ie" aitglne Gf Ripaitek eefinch ua ae nating tt gorabliened en, ae foe Huwatel with the fair patrons of the Howard, STRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLU: w mergrectaces 2rS"|Bhicar WodKly Reviowletsneseas sirkpat . ean Sam at: Indianapolis, Ing., and Airkpatriek ‘orange blossoms "from Hamatietiesr ane ans wee |ONICAgO WEG! cae racine company op- OES Seeker, Dr. Merwyn R. Bibb ily King's Dramatic Company op: Piyaterwan B, Bib ned elthe Homara stenany, ment 8) pay Syiveater Russell faeaecon werde ie Mera selrdeeih abe favor ‘ IRE ah bho pobie t id of Bermowe aga abdleneee imag | Tote for flan Be fas ‘ever. gathered at this “oiayhoute | Emam | Musical [si ise ect 2: Beautiful” ne play ig puc on ther: a ere eae Tee See teeta te el respects. Bly | aa! end the, mbchine us" bit a ape ete = ec ora Inimitable way and, added” a most of || es Dramatic Fesruany ae eet 3 iin Tintele. Meratonea10 woman, |] | nepner, for, the theaters “eles Mind Howard’ lly a3, the vit: || Wile sees ater ae seven o'clock rato, ngaie Slayton aitie “wees TM | Criticism Sate cee a oo gees scored heavily. Charles: de Saunders, Ley rg ene is now under new fixe Gioves. The tense scenes. were ng ing the press people len il etin "he SEG of Broads | ll Prose Poems} in: pic" pcnt it Smotionallats andthe company. held e aa but Twit say thte: ve ihe, rane stares 2t,t0 ole on te i eager te Rete yaeee detach sat es fwecter in iow of the untoward start Raa eens ar Pay De ee ae oo oomie “ante Literature | $oinate woods’ ene ver Seale A obubuhty eke Ring toe serra ate 3 ago. In all proba rds indefinitely Bo to press, has arrive bas ny they hate aa ICHOLAS SCORE] Sta Symes tae a at the Howatd. of dranatio end must ISLEY & Ni Bunch, who diet last W mense repertoire of drama’ Hou! HE GRAND. Bunch, who died last Ei" pronittions Heavier AT for Bada Se ah eee a ‘i ers at Kelly's LaVerdo, JC MILLS AND WIFE AT HOT | male Patti, Wine Popular fete at Kelly's LaVerdo,, SPRINGS, ARK. by rs We are now located at Hot Springs, having baths and. preparing for, the Dpenitig of our season with Cole Bros. Chreus, which opens here Maren 29° On our way here we stopped over at Mem- Shi Tenn, where we enjoyed, an ex: Bocdingly. mice time at the residence of fay friend Me. William (Tuba) ‘Thomas. Hire we managed to assemble a mum- tar of my professional friends, Among then rere), Walla GREE, ie composer and writer of the famous Honia Blues; Bir. Jasper Tayler, Mr: Walter Lec: air. ‘Thomas himself and Meeeral other prominent musteians and sexeotmers, were present. A proficient Seren ales, a hand in the person pianist Baday Glimore, who more than oe aained during out hours of pleas: eneertaiisvell Tuntcheon was gotten out Be ine’ Madam and Str. Thomas, which, Of course, was a feature number on our Shee" We also. took in. several shows White In the city, and must speak well for Porter and Porter, who were at the Stetropalitan, as they seemed to be fay- aeetee suaging from the upplause they eee aE Kurthermore, 1 aim a fair Saag manele algo vinited Che musi juifianige establishment of Dace & Pienay. Hore you will tind quite a staft Of musical employes, who, together With Messrs. Pace and Hendy, extend a Yondial welcome: to all professional folk Soret imes, With « tremendous stock Sf fausie to’ select from, 1 succeeded in Securing quite afew copies. Among thom were “Joe Turner Blues,” one of Me"xsndy's latest numbers, Here's Anotter “whang for, you blue, lovers SRetves, several’ members of both com- ode" ot whe Alabama and Virginia Riinstrels are here at Hot Springs, play ing" permanent stock, doing” capacity nnd turn aways and two performances Rightly. ‘Av twelve-plece -band under the direction of Prot. Jeft Smith fur- fishes concerts in front every evening. Some pandy some show! With best wishes to my Memphis friends, also the Entire. profession, Lam yours’ truly, 4. CE’ Millen, 125 Water street, Hot Sprites Pais Take a iets tip. trom me: ‘Wich tha “Precmatt NOTES FROM ROBINSON'S OLD KENTUCKY MINSTRELS. (By Dennis West.) Our third week in Louisiana proved a ‘profitable ‘one to. the management. faved Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, bedamfino and Kinder, La., to capacity Dusiness.. ‘The Grand Theater at Baton Rouse and the Areade Theater at Take Charles, La, were turn aways and all of the opera house managers pro Rounced the performance the best of its Kind that has played there for several Years, and Prof, Booker and his band Bf solo musicians are given credit for faving the best band that has visited the above towns for some time, featur {ng all-round opera selections as well ‘as the popular airs that the people like to hear. ‘Prof. Booker would like to hear from Ralph’ Redmond, June Lathou, Joe Woods, W. Ii, Pitzgulld. Write as per Toute.” Something nice for you very Soon,” Prof. Booker sends best regards fo the musicians of his home town and family, Mr. A. I, Simmons woutd like to hear from Mr. Lovell Willams, | Write him. Mr. sohn Moody. Sends best reqards £6 Pop Adam and friends around St, Louis, Little Hazel Eawards would like to hear from Vivian Wright, care The ‘Dudiy and Dudly want to hear from Viola MeCoy and Jda Cox, Otto Bradly, Dick Brown and Cora Boxd at once, ‘Professional musicians, watch for the latest. in Blues Within the next few Gays Prof. Booker will put before the Public his own composition, “The Mis- sissippt Blues.” Regards to all, in and out, IN MOVIES AND VAUDEVILLE AT THE DOUGLASS THEATRE, MACON, GA. (By L. B. Mound.) The Hill sisters are playing this house and making a big hit, as usual ‘Mama String Beans is singing St Louis Hiues and seores heavily. Dainty. Miss Josephine 1s using “Where I Leave the: World Behind.” She renders this beutiful ballad nicely. Their closing number, “At the Million $ Tango Ball,” is a scream. ‘They leave ine auiience in convulsions of laughter Rdwards “and. Wilson are making anein recon’ week at thin “house, 24 Are doing good work. ‘They open wit a catchy number, "Oh, You Cute Little Girl,” doing a schottische on the cho- rus. ‘iiss Wilson ie featuring, “There's a Mother Always Waiting.” She receives showers of applause. vatpgie, Jokes are fresh from “Joke: Bliss Estelle Wilson sends regards tc Miss Edna Barrett. ‘In Movien. Sorials—The Girl and the Game. ‘The Broken Coin. ‘The Diamond from the Sky. Tt is the desire of the management of the Douglass Theater to give to its patrons the best there is both in vaude- Fille and photoplays. J. C. O'BRIEN'S GEORGIA MINSTRELS. No. 1, No. 2 and No. 2. ‘We are now in winter quarters, and the thee shows are In bilef rehearsal with the following stage | managers Jim Green, the Hiiman Top, stage man- Ager of No. 1; J. B. Norton, stage man- Aner (of No.'3: James Crosby, stage anager of No, 2) "Phey all are work: Ing hard to wet thelr shows ‘ready’ (or the 2uth, when they will open. No. 1 ‘and No.'a will open at Savannah, Gu No. 2 Sill open “at Claxton, Ga. This ig "the ‘greatest Winter quarters that have ever been witnessed in history of mninstrelsy—180 ‘people, musicians and pevformers, All” musicians under the Rirection of Prot. G. W- Ayers: the bands as following: “Brot GW. Ayers, Teader of No.2 bend, Prot. Clifford For: by: leader ‘of No. band. All. threo Nol teteaden, Prot. James “Thoms: Danas have eighten pieces in them, All the shows aro Under the. direction of Mr, J.C. O'Brien, Georgia Minstrels, but No. Sis the Sobile Minstrels which Is" staged by. James Crosby, the. tall talker, who ‘sends regards to Marrish, Greg, Mose MeQuity and J. H. MeCamon: Suh Norton sends regards to the Ala~ dama bunch ‘and the Virginia bunch, And svould like to hear from Mea. Hon hie Boll Drew. Write In care The Pree= ‘ihm Green senis regards to Sandy Burns, MeFurson and Worn ‘Thorn. Look out, Fat Jack of the Central Theater, Dallas, Tex. T am coming your way. Jim Green, J. B, Norton and Jim Crosby. NOTICE TO PATRONS OF THE FREEMAN. Bolsy D, Legge is agent for The Freeman at 148 Houry avenue, DeLand, Fla, at the Vaughn theater, Get "The Freeman in Greenwood, miss, from HG. Motley, 14 Putos Chicago Weekly Review By Sylvester Russell [ =. | Musical | eee, | Dramatic | | Criticism | F / =] Prose Poems 4 Carvent Literature | Lo ee oe Be! fo 7 ye a HOUSLEY & NICHOLAS SCORE HEAVILY AT THE GRAND. Stuart, the Male Patti, Wins Popular Favor. ‘Smart Set_to Open at the Imperial ‘Theater Feb. 27. When the Grand opened its doors last atthee Scinie Pymudevitie again Mehned its own, for there was a large clavfence of both races present to greet aie divo ‘Meadliner cads of greater Feputation. Although Matt Housley feuhgaiphy Nicholas had the main spot and Rapin it, was also the hardest Since which they. realized, following Biter’ an ex-comedy star, but their re Miefon after the first number was cP tiered “completely captivated. Not Sniyraid the maxaphong umber, ahow QHly, ce enele wlolin and cornet: aymph- aoe ea a agreod, with Nicholas’ black gny, Moll omedy, scored heavily, and the team is classy and pleturesque. Stuart, the Male Patti, the finest sing- ing white female impersonator upon the stage, won popular, favor in, hit Artistically legitimate chansonette in German and Hrench songs, in falsetto Gerth san elaborate wardrobe,” Mur- siLove & Co, had @ singing and danc- Ing review witch was fair, ‘There was PErlaal wumber, but the seaside girls Sttractea The male dancer, who. Is Artisticaly clever, needs a god come- dian to support him, as the soubret was freak and the numbers moved slow and Yoovimuch in similar routine, “Stine & Hume was a good singing team of male performers, who barely get by on thelr Romedy, except the finish, which gives them ‘higher rank, “The Song of Songs for Me" was nicely rendered by Ske fenor and the sextett operatic bur- [tsate was plausible. Chester's Dogs, Hevbiled in green plush, setting, in poses, were interesting, “Forgotten,” Rpost Playmates" and “The Lone Watch” showed them to be fine acting setters. Salem ‘Tutt Whitney, J. Homer Tutt and Blanehe ‘Thompson ended thelr fecora ‘breaking engagement last, Sun- day night to_all full houses, ‘Those Who ‘supported the starts and estab- ished’ a new. reputation were Luke Rene. Sam Gardner, Hattie’ Akers, Ethiyn Proctor and George Botute and OB carter, dancers, ‘The second act of the show outclassed everything and Wil be hard to duplicate and. The Smart Set female quartet surprised. When the curtain rang down on. the Closing act at 12:30 last Sunday night, the gallery whiatled and screamed for A'speeen from Whitney, but Mr. Whit- hey was played out and had gone to Rig dressing. room unconscious of the Glamor for his Anal welcome, Smart Set Opens Sunday at the Im- ‘pertal. ‘The Smart Set Company will move to the west side of Chicago next week, Starting Sunday matinee, February, 27, with matinces Sunday, ‘Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. | You can now Witness the performance in| its orle- Thal form andthe same way it has been fiven vin ait the’ eltes, Salem | Put Vhitney, that @roll comedian, will be aie to ive & correct. version Of uiat Character so well known south of the Slison and Dixon line, but so seldom Seon in this part of the country, J. ffomer Tutt—the best, colored straight Man seen or heard since the days of Geo. Walker—will also give you a cor- rect portrayal of that Beau Brummel OF thee race, alias Blanche Thompson, ho assumes the leading female part, Theyre to win, new: followers, Silss Hattie Akers, the diminutive and, effer- Yescent soubrette, Will again be, in. the Tanning and ts sure to please. This is the first time. in many, years that a colored show has, played. the, outlying theater and the Smart Set holds, the Alstinction of being the only show that has ever played more than two weeks Ata stretch, This will make the fourth Week of their stay, in Chicago, and Trom reports from the box office they bid fair to. break. ome records before they start east. Several special nights have been arranged for. On Wednes- day night there will be a Wedding on the stage, with all the pomp and splen- Gor ‘that attaches itself to occasions of the kind.” Friday night there will be nvaancing contest for prizes open to an Bis PROGRAM OF THE MOVIES. ‘ne Statex—"As a Woman Sows,” saturday. February 26; “Phe Dragon,” Sunday Bebruary 27; Charles Mitchell's benefit takes place Tuesday at 2p. m. ‘The Phoentx—"The Wonderful | Ad- ventures” Saturday, February 26; “The Broken’ Law." Sunday, February | 27. Business is picking up at the Fountain tueater, 3oth and Grand boulevard, ‘The Waxhington—“Graft” (series) saturday, February 26; <The Winged Idol,” Sunday, February 27. ‘The Key- Stone comedies continue. ‘The Atlax—“Blindness of Devotion,” Saturday, February 26; “Aloha” and 3 E-reel Keystone comedy Sunday, Feb- funty 27.) ""The Christian” will be seer Monday, February’ 28. CURRENT LITERATERG. ‘The Douglas Art Studio has been openca by GW, Neighbors and WH. Ta Blemer, ut 207 Bast doth street. ‘They do" photo work of every kind. Phil Johnson and Estelle Baylor lett for Memphis, ‘Tenn. to open at the Metropolitan’ theater. The public. of the South will find some class to. this new act, if they are up to class, Madell Thompson clésed successfully at the Ellis in his new black face act nat Week." He opened Monday at the Garden theater. William. "Tyler and James White, violinist and’ ‘pianist have signed for six-months. for after: hoon service at the Boulevard Cafe. terla, Kid Brown and Ida Griffin, under the name, of Brown & Brown, opened at the “Columbian Clark. and “Division, “J saw their act last week. Xd is” als ways funny-as a comedian, Miss Grif Bn vshould sing ‘her song by banjo ac- companiment instead of, the chimes and orchestra, which $8 too heavy. Lucretia Mitchell left, to give three recitals at Lexington, Ky. Frankfort and. Shelbyvitie, February, 28-29 and March 1. ‘She ‘wil’ visit her mother and "will | then’ return to. Chicago harles Mitchell, “the. ttap” drummer, has ‘been removed to. the Oak Forrest Sanitarium for open air treatment, ‘There will be a benefit given for Charles Mitchell under the auspices of the. orchestra at" the States theater hext ‘Tuesday, February 29, at 2 p.m. Madam ‘Martha Broadus Anderson’ will head the bill. Olle Powers, the James Sisters “and others ‘will assist. Ed- ward W. Bailey will direct the orches- ira'and manage the affair. ‘Tom Brown and Carita Day have re- turned from their trip to the state of Washington, owing to the floods at Seattle and’ lsewhere. Fred Rogers has opened on the Western Vaudeville Ume. He ts at. Clinton, Towa, with gUSr dates” to follow, Dunbar'a "Old ‘Time Darkies open at the Grand, Phil- Mr. Sam Grey and Miss Ora Dunlop, members of the Smart Set. Company, will be married on the Btage Wednes- day night, March 1, during that com- Bahy’a vatay vat the, Imperial theater, Wuite elaborate preparations have been Sande Ion anean RE Drees toate Scr of the company, is looking after Sheneerangements, and nas "ordered grange blossoms trom California for the'briae’s vel. Dr. Merwyn R. Bibb is the colored republican ‘candidate for alderman of the second ward." He ta highly popu- lar and the people of his race should Vote for him by all means. What they heed in the second ward fs plenty. of colored aldermen. When the’ machine don't present one, IUs time. to breate the machine up." Dr. Bibbs will speak At 2818 State strect, Monday evenings February 210 °° ® Washington's birthday was a big winner for the theaters and cabarets after ane, mevenOvcock rain. which Starting people to running. ‘The. Lin- coln Garden dancing and roller skating rink is now under new and popular management. “Eugene F. Manns, who piwagye took: so much delight in and. ing the press people lemon drops, has been ousted. Twill talk. more, about courtesy to the press at a later date, but 1 will say this: Every poor lobster Who gets a hold of a little money can't control his head. When he bursts his brain the newspaper man has brains and eggs for a free literary” supper, Johnnie Woods, the ventriioguiat, who ‘was reported dead, Jam told. a8 we go to press, has arrived in the. elty And opened at a small theater. Henry Bunch, who die last: Wednesday, was taken 'to his home in Memphis, ‘Tenn, for burial, I now make my headquar: ters at Kelly's LaVerdo, Sist and State where actors can see me, THE LEADER. Cir aceeneet Coneett): Bm catted a sel-concelted eur Ere Gabi ees ee SRE same, Soha ate falta Bad Ge Sate Satis en hres at, Tn" lilne Yo enjoy she fame Flog vole of SH, or Bie een Bo aehate Workta'H2 and sudlea, now xm But find my’ would-be scribes a pest. hey, all must follow after me, EO Ee SSIECOU oh Nee sues a son's, sinh ob Hort Ver Wace ole ade BiG Lohse Gh ste wahen oka Grin Singh or Bal We tena of my day Koa "Run! mit flow ine pia Levent Hadee THE 61 THEATRE. Atlanta, Ga. Is easily the Mecca of the South, and all roads lead to the 81 Theater, where Mr. C. P, Bailey, the owner, greets his many patrons with his famous diamond Smile, Mr. F. Puller, tre mechanic is making and painting an elaborate parlor sulte, and Puller sass it Will be Adream, and wants Austin to christen fe with is latest’ dramatic - drama, Sarone in the World.” ‘The scenery and the drama will make thelr first aps pearance ‘Thursday, for matinee. J think both will go’ big. ‘Edward Lankford is putting on an old plantation opening that Is scoring very heavily.” Ed is doing the ghost of Old Black Joe, making the apparition from fan old well that was built especially for this number. Funny Billy Higgins is featuring his own song in this opening and is going big. Hana Dudley used two songs in last week's ollo and. took several encores Bigntly. “Bana, should "be. styled. th colored Sophia Tucker ‘The two Toosweets are here, in theit second week, burning the olio up with their latest parodies. They go in stock next week. “The Unfaithful Wife,” a drama ir three acts, written by ‘Buddle Austin Wis declafed one of the best dramas ever attempted by ‘colored ‘performers Peggy burnett, as the unfaithful ‘wife made the audicnce hiss her all throug the acts. She is very emotional and i becoming very dramatic, ‘Baward Lankford, as the villain, was a sure enough mean man, and the’ peo: ple showed their hate for’ Bd by almos issing him from the stage, Ed usec every effort to be as mean as possible Hig effort to ery was punk. Hd says he has forgotten how to cry. Birdie Gibson as the discarded witt was a feature of the drama, and sh easily had the house in tears. She fi quite a favorite here in Atlanta, Mary Daniels as the mother of ‘Tom Manly was a sure enough old lady i looks, actions and words, and she di her Ines very nicely. ‘Frank De Lyons as the father wa: the big noise In the act, and Frank ha done the old man character so. much fone would believe him an old man. ‘Henry Bowman aa the polleeman wa very good and should apply for a post tion on the elty force. ‘Lew Kenner, the prison guara, wa: indeed a mean guard, and when he wa sapped the audience, wan Very. well sat ised. Funny Billy Higgins had charg Of ‘the comedy, and he brought th Rouse down with his comedy. Budde Austin ae ‘Tom Manly was tr the act from start to finish. ‘Dinah Scott, Maggie Austin, Gene: vieve Stearn, Lyons Daniels and’ Nuggl Johnson, put on that classical gran opera, “The Anvit Chorus,” to perfec fon. ‘Miss Irene Sterling, our cashier, {i ‘on the sick list again. We hope to'se her out soon. ‘om Bailey, our operator, 1s signec to pitch for Shreveport, Ea, in th Texas League. ‘Tom. will burn. thi league up. Reading, the great colores piteher, 18 training ‘Tom. Prof. Ea Butler is busy writing grand ensemble mareh, and It will bi produced next week. Arthur Chandler Is still beating th arums and handling his big collectlo of traps. Be sure and send thirty copies of th Sere nr eran LEW HALL'S COLUMN. Little o' This and Little o” That. Many a. large idea originates In a small head. Some performers make good by step- ping'in other performers tracks: Did_you ever see a successful per- former look like a tramp? Brace up! Speaking of “knockers,” it 1s better tobe the hummer than the anvil. Careless performers let their end steal upon their unawares and unpro- vided for. A wise theatrical manager with ex- perience can frame with lite money rains and experience do more than chump loaded with cash. Some theatrical managers are 50 reckless ‘with their "money that. they eee ee Ne foc paying performers: Futends. What is joy but for one to know iat ctlehds are true "midst trials and or teres nothing better in alt the ‘nan {S'feel the heartbeat through the hand, And moet with friends tried and true Wien! many’ have turned thelr buck on you. Nothiie Ts better when days are drear Than Heniowship with friends sincere. What is joy but for one to know That tice are feuelwhen Warm tears And know’ that they are what they pro- In prosperity or times of distress More"precigus than gold is one true With your leart entwined tii this tite ‘nd, Loyal io the core in time of need, esteifon ths heart tama to biced, Wat, 1s Joy but for one to, know Tint fleas are crue Sten nares winds When eidtas settle low in life's dark nour, When ain of adversity upon us pour? Theres Joy even then in the darkest place, To gop tke’ gllmpre of «true friend's aces ana gow his heart in true harmony Beats for you in loving sympathy. What ts Joy but for one to. know Tat chs are true’ wherever We £0, Though thousands of miles and oceans rue for aye, in deed and heart? Bistge te mauehte with lends we 2, Whetter bn earth or In, heaven above. Tri‘a ga face that frup trlenda are fom, Sulit is ‘a igiad fact thet some are s Three Real Song Hits! ~browg ln Woo You Fora tie wlanar Apres, Me Novy sve yt Gu Cost You ‘Brog iin Whe You or, bg winner. Anptiog be MoT Ge ty cP eet Bure RDU Mt ror sate tom lee pa Williams & Pirons Publishers Compan: 1915 Tulane Avenue, New Orleane Louisiana = s a 8 all--Pizaro Medicine Go s James M. F'erdon, Owner All members of the Pizaro Medicine show be ready to join on receipt of wire, ‘on or about March 10, 1916. Write where wire will reach you. Wanted at all times, people that are sober and reliable who double brass and stage, write. Good treatment and your money every week, our motto Arthur Prince and Bosan & Granger write. Those who wrote before write again. Address Syd. H. Carter, Mgr. Care Pizaro Medicine Company 1613 Central Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio R. VOELCKEL, Gen. Mgr. H. D. COLLINS, 19 Years with Biack Patti Represontativo Purveyors of Everything Appertaining to the Colored Profession Artists, Musical and Dramatic, Vaudeville, Circus, Minstrels, Fairs, Parks, So- cial Events, Clubs, Carnivals, Stock, Repertoire, Bands, Orchestras, Animal Acts, Moving Pictures, Films and Accessories, Spanish and Oriental Dancers, Novelties of all Descriptions, Principals, Chorus Girls, Cabaret Performers, Plays and Theaters bought and sold, Amateur Locals and Revues Arranged and Produced, Routes Booked for Reputable Traveling Companies. Affiliated with the Leading Managers and Book- ing Agents on Both Hemispheres. Phone 5468 Bryant. Room 401 Gaiety Theatre Bid. Broadway at 46th St., New York City W A y WANTED! Want tuba, clarinet, trombone that can read music and double band and orchestra or band and stage. Also want second violin that can double some band instrument. Address Clifton Kelley Minstrel Company Lufkin, Texas. Mail Will be Forwarded. West Madison St. ‘near Western | AVe., Chicago, Ill. SALEM TUTT WHITNEY “nny wnrnee | FEB. 27th TUNA Elfed Po See the en eee ee oe or of Special tt Gut woo NIGHT PRICES 25, 35,50, 75. MATINEE PRICES 25,25, $0 Sate eberen te) eeaeene SL neen ee ‘ny Lew Halls Ever on ‘the lockout to better his apportunitien and’ at the same time t¢ alse the popular theory tha in Tocal musical comedy, “There is nothing new under the sun,” John Tharon, who 1s To assume ‘the name. of ‘which, being the “king” of that popular branch 0 Amusement, “new musical comedy,” has evolved something new for the coming Stason which, pyomines £0 be a winner, and for whieh he is. deserving of un- Stinted credit and praise. Tharon'a Idea, which, he proposes to carry. through, isan. “all-star musical Someay revue.” A hodge-podge of en~ fertainment in which recruits from the Ioxitimate vaudeville will air thelr tal ent In the much praised musical Te- Yival ‘erom Lew Hairs pen, “Duke ot Haiti," “in Mexico,” “trip to. the ‘Tropies.” "These productions will be & mnixture of musical comedy, burlesque; Comic. opera. Something ‘that local comedy ‘companies are not capable of presenting. Lew Hall, the sole author End who. will appear in leading black face, was recently regarded by Harry Davis “as one. of the, foremost Negro Playwrights, and further. stated. that the play, “Duke of Haiti” was oné of the best! minutiae comedy, productions heVever witnessed arranged by a Newro producer John Tharon, owner and _ general manawer, states that he will bratly play week stands in houses; secondly” go enroute under canvas, Lew Hall would like to hear from those desiring to Join this “mammoth Fernue” Watch ‘the Freeman’ f0F further announcements. “TO MY GIRL.” (By Amon Davis.) Here's to the girl I use to love And the girl I love right now; There's lots of difference in the two T won't tell ‘cause It may start a row. So Tl toast the one that's been x0 true Thav's the one now—so heres t0_ you. ‘NGtora)) Cail no names, bear” ne ‘The Freeman ts on sale at the Smoke House In Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. “Abo Me Long, proprietor, 809 Church street, LETTER LIST. Gentlemen’s List. Anthony, Emmett Kinsey & Kinsey Airship Raatus. King, Phillips, Bright, Wm. Lomax, George Boga,’ Chas. Katham, Julius Baliey, John Marvelous Ta Vola Brown, Herman — MeCabe, William Banks, Jesse Maxwell, EC. Butler, Slim ‘Morse, Newell Banks,’ Chas. Mikell, Eugene. Bireums, C8. Mitchell, Billy Buckner, W. C. Mullen, J. A. Cheatham, Emanuel. MeCammon, J. 7. Garter, Paul Nevelle, W. B. Galloway, .N. Nealy, Rastus Connor, ‘Reed. Polk, "Leroy. Cable Jasper. Patrick Contest Galmesefl Alex. © Padmore, T. F- Cox, Ji ‘Parks, C, + oe a Se dies s Boonie Joke” angel em Bisex, Mia, Saath Baer, les, aie doe Boel chan, Sait pe ih cae, : ‘Evans, Sam F. hooky oe Brg MES, o, Sets Wh Fleming Harry 0: Srail WM. 5 Flemites Geo, Beare ati, Gin euasne, Bans oe See eee EOS yoy. aut amet a es a tate meee Wie yeh, Bi me hason Rccote went ape Hiatee bes, Were Heels, aceid| Wales Mey, nase Hentice WENT an TID patie Bed Face Rena aamben ea sy Nerd tie fe GoW ae ae gzrant Mus te W Hoan Bg Be oe. coraietaaercesae Halo, Mids curlelanaty rte Sein, Mie ayant Mya, Saetn Beata Marple Fonieraiies. Giver Beate, Grene calle, Bayne Meare, | oTeRoy. Shuth, Mire. ‘Laura. |Jonnson, Nuggte Vanclay, Biiz, [dobeson Neale, Vane ie Bhnsog, Sanore Mion tas, ee wis mea ie ee | Sibewa A. ROUTE. Morgan's Mighty _stinatrele,_Arther Mgrs gushty, pinstrele, Area Robinson's Old Kentucky Minstrele —Rebincens, 4, Renee Meare ee ktaace wor anes one, Bert. Murphy, ‘The, Brautiian Wainut—Proctor's Theater, Mt. Vernon, Mig ee a ——————— 5 gue oooh wich yeonl sogeiome te Tagen weakens Renetetre tne Et Oe Peete Concert Mgr., Care Freeman Seen and Heard while Passing By Salem Tutt Whitney With the Smart Set Co. 6 Lulu Coates and Picks were, a big hit at the Palace, all the critics spoke of the act in the highest terms. Hously and Nicholas finished in the storm of applause, at the Grand. Both are musicians and entertainers of the first calibre. William "Rockie" Jones, the great tango dancers, originators of society dances and general delicacies of the choreography of the demand in and around Chicago. Mr. Jones contemplates visiting the eastern class in the near future where he embark some of his latest dance creations. Tony Jackson, pianist and entertainer, at T. Nan Jones' Elite Cabaret is a place where you can see anything Tony cannot play or sing. He possesses a delightful tenor voice and a knack of using taisetto tones and a flair for singing. Tony is a composer of ability. Two of his highest compositions are quite a hit about Chicago. My prettiest song is "Twee Been Fiddling", is a comedy number that will add a couple figures to the salary of the vaudeville star, "Twee Been Fiddling". Elvira Johnson, a popular and pretty vaudevillian, Carolina Ellison and Henry Crump are the other entertainers who work draws large crowds nightly. H. S. Wooten, one of the old time tenor singers with an enviable reputation and a favorite with all lovers of music, works with Rockwell's Sunny South. He is now working in the Windy City. The Grand theater, Chicago, boasts as competent a crew of stage hands as any other theater company are the members of this crew courteous and congenial, but their rapid handling and shifting of scenery, and their effects make it a pleasure to work at the Grand. Members of the crew are: James Foster, asst. stage manager; Rufus McKeynolds, stage fireman and props, and James A. B. Taylor, Grip. Fred Anderson, of Indianapolis, Ind., has an international reputation as a stage manager, who has turned from London and at present is living in Detroit, Mich. Mr. Anderson possesses a phenomenal tenor voice and remarkable flexibility and remarkable flexibility. He may easily be placed at the top of the list of principal vocalists, and give a series of recitals that will include the principal cities of the U. S. A. Mr. Anderson was, in his recent Zeppelin raids. He says that great damage was done and many people were killed. He also said that the crash of flying fragments, the crash of falling buildings, mingled with the frenzied screams of fear crazed men and the raid, Mr. Anderson concluded there. NEWS OF THE PLAYERS Mra. Emma Webb of Milwaukee, Wia, left the city February 14 for a three weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City, Carrollton and St. Louis, Mo. Nina Mitchell, formerly of Stovall and now at Columbia Theater, Indianapolis, last week here she gave three splendid song numbers. Pearl Moppin, musical hoop roiling artist, came home a few weeks ago for a rest, but has been very busy rehearsing, entertaining, playing and showing. No actual rest for "Old Milwaukee" is a busy "burs." Get me? Regards to all. Easton & Easton have just closed a successful engagement at the Lyric open in Danville, Va., for one week, beginning February 21, with Baltimore to follow Idho Trio, write. Business of importance. Benbow Baby closed a successful one week engagement in a Lyric ill. with playwright play a one week's engagement in St. Louis, Mo., at the Booker Washington Theater, at Louisville, Ky., to follow, with The Beans' big act, Hello Baby Benbow. Davis & Whitley are still in the city of Orleans working around the city and will leave soon after the Mardi Gras. They will make a long trip to the Iroquois Theatre, to reach them at the Iroquois Theatre. Hello, Emil Walton, did you get that letter? Buddie Glenn, the veteran comedian, is in Augusta, Ga., and sends best receptions, profession, and wants to know whereabouts of his nephew, Willie Glenn. Any information given will be thanked, address 1309 Twiggs street, Augusta, Ga. Granstaff & Davis, after playing 20 weeks down East, working out of Boston, for Quigley Church and the United States, for the Family University, for the Family University. Regards to all friends in and out of the profession. Mall will reach us at 241 West Fort-first street. Exclusive agent, Miss Coke, Gayette Theater Bldg. New York. Little Gesson L. Schaffer and Alexander Lovejoy are working at Henderson's Theater, Hopewell, Va., and are getting their nightly. The audience seems well pleased. The audience is getting Rulf Johnson's harmony band and her buck dancing, also. She would like very much to hear from Matthew Jarrie Arrand, Joe Johnson and A. J. McFarland. Mr. Charles J. Parker, one of Lexington, Mr. Gesson, the comedians, who retired from the footlights a few years ago, would like to have a "few lines" from his many friends, who are both in and out of the community, George Rowlands, Rebecca Johnson, Joseph and Eugene Clark, Bessie Smiley, Anna Hicks and other old Lilestone Street, Lexington Ky. Hl Jerry Barnes, Ver A. Adams and Tom Washington—this trio is working at Hart and Briksley cabaret, one of the leaders of the white quartet Joseph, Mo. This little band of three are pleasing the enormous crowds that they are performing songs and music—everything from "Poet and Peasant" down to the latest rantage hits and its given up to be they are the artists that the turtleter that have been here for some time. Max C. Elliott, the wild-cat agent, writes from Orlando, Fla.: The Prof. Eph Williams show is the greatest colored show they have seen in standing room under a four-pole top. 60 feet round top with three 40-foot middle pieces. Some show and some spread of canvases up to 100 feet round up we will enlarge to a 100-foot round top with four middle pieces. At the present time we cannot handle the CINCINNATI NOTES. Charles Payne, formerly of the Smith Bright Players, was married February 3 to Miss Freddie Paterson at the residence of Mrs. Ella Goodlee. They received quite a few presents from many of their friends. Brown, the sister,缸 formerly of the famous was no place like"Home Sweet Home," and had his name included in the passenger list of the first American bound steamer. Dave Peyton, is a pianist and director, and has his name included in He is a musician of merit and a composer and arranger of ability. Other members are in excellent violinist; Harry Johnson, cornet; Verona Briggs, Clarinet; Rococo Stokes, trombone; Rudolph Reynand bass violin, and Dan Parke- nup bass violin. When it comes to cleaning the latest happenings in the sporting world, we would say that Romeo L. Dougherty is "Johnny on the Spot." We also hope that the Negro Press President of the Negro Press Assn. And we are delighted to note that there from the prolific pen of R. W. The Smart Set in "Geo. Washington Bullion Abroad," smashed all records from the premiere of the genial manager of the pretty p- house and J. Martin Free, manager of the company are felicitating one with the other upon the success of the en- . . . The company played the one house three weeks of 21 days and gave $300 paid admissions reached $50,000. The colored population of Chicago is given more than is given by the official census, but rocking from the city enumeration, the Smart Set played to the census. Only 19 per cent, or less, of any population may be reckoned as the gowers which means that the set plays to the per cent. above normal. The Grand is a vaudeville house. Changing shows twice weekly. Geo Washington Bullion is a regulation set played to the per cent. 30 minutes. In order to insure a profitable engagement financially necessitates a per cent. of admission. Notwithstanding these handicaps the attendance the closing night was as large as the opening and there was no abstention in the The company rehearsed three weeks at the Elk's Rest Philadelphia prior to opening the 1915 season. Then opened by Gibson the show "without any of our usual proceedings" "without others" to wipe the show into shape. The first matinee performance went thru without a hitch and the show was an unforgettable experience sessions throughout the week. At the Lafayette all records for attendance were broken. The same business was duplified with the Smart Set was the best drawing attraction of the season, at the Brands also at the Grand Kansas City. The boys and girls are rightfully proud of their work and we have something brand new up on our sleeves for next season. Brown Sisters, late of Smith-Bright Players, is laying off here, rehearsing the street of Cincinnati." She will be asked of the well known Cadet Lovey Smith. As soon as she cures her throat and removes her eyes he will be read for public. Hello, D. L. W. the verdict? You were a lucky boy. Gallle De Gaston was in town for a two-day trip. The two songs are "The Partner I Used to Have Is With the Clutching Hand Now" and "Some Sweet Day." Both houses are using pictures; business is NEW YORK NEWS. Jones & Johnson are at Lincoln Theater, New York. Robinson & Nicholas are at the Auditorium, Auburn, N. Y. Houseley & Nicholas are at the Grand Theater, Chicago, Ill. Wilson & Wilson are at the Columbia Theater, Davenport, Ia. Thomas & Henderson are at Proctor's Theater, Troy, N. Y. Fiddler & Shelton are at the Greeley Square Theater, New York. Brown & Jackson are at the Empress Theater, Omaha, Neb. Bert Williams, with Ziegfeld Follies at Cincinnati, Ohio this week. Dunbar's quartette of singers are at Keith's Theater, Providence, R. I. Rucker & Winifred are at the Pantages Theater, San Francisco, Cal. Billy E. Jones, singing "My Mother's Rosary," a big hit with this artist. The Eight Black Dots are meeting with big success in the West this week. They are at the Empress Theater, Seattle, Wash. The Calumet Dining rooms, $5 West 134th street, the home of the Elite. The patrons are entertained nightly with the finest music and bright entertainers. Having read the Colored Theatrical Guide and Business Directory, giving some interesting points in regards to the professional world, which is a great benefit to the performers, including the localities in all colored theater in the states listed, and the guide not only being inclined to theatrical but is also a business guide. The book of the author, William Ward, $5 Fleet street, Brooklyn, N. Y. GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THEA PHILADELPHIA. (By J. N. Gray.) The pleasing combination of persiflage, song and dance that is in the tale called Who is in the snow sets the week at Gibson's New Standard Theatre with Montgomery and McClain assisted by Austin that the participants were quite up its equipment and added to the merit of the entertainment. One of the excellent offerings all the Women's Five Wound Stallions who were overflowing with human sense and were full of amusing new tricks, and were Lackie and Connie as the two dancing drum majors presented an act that had a wealth of comic material. Lackie and Connie was appreciated. The Lessell trio producing the greatest trampoline bar act of the age were very strenuous in their athletic stunts. They were a care free trio. The act gay and blithesome, and thus was duly welcome. Confidence that comes from appreciation of the public evidently enables Manager Gibson to give a hill with marked improvement over that previously given because he won't have no acts that are not up to the standard. The Rhodes trio opened the Show on Monday, but he had a winter manner that was wholly in accord with the weather which chilled the audience, where-up-on Manager Gibson immediately cancelled the event. Billy King and his company in the laughing skit "Senator Jones on Pre-purchase!" was greatly enjoyed. He was interspersed with singing and dancing. Billy King is a most natural human sort of player and his quiet and droll humor is always relished and appreciated. He is surrounded by a number of real good people. A RABBIT'S FOOT CO. This week finds us in Texas, the great Lone Star State. We are now having ideal weather with a spring-like tint and everybody is well and well prepared. We will tell you between puffs of his big clear Havana cigars that he is well pleased with the entire bunch, as we have a band of gentlemanly musicians and a bunch of gentle performers, each an artist in his or her respective line. R. HENRI STRANGE DEAD—NOTED FOR HISTRIONIC ABILITY—PLAYED KING MENELIK IN WILLIAMS & WALKER'S "ABBYSIN LA." R. Henri Strange, 52 years old, a noted elocutionist, who made a national reputation playing King Menelil with Williams & Walker's Abyssinian chanting in the January 11, at 5:30 o'clock at his home 1063 South Eighteenth street. He had been ill for two years. He leaves a mother, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by a funeral 15. Rev. W. F Graham officiating. Interment was at Eden cemetery NOTES FROM THE DREAMLAND EXPOSITION SHOWS—GOV. J. A. MACY, MGR. (By Henry L. Jackson.) We are still in Mississippi and we are having grand success. The weather has been against us, but we are here to stay. The colored minstrels are still the feature attraction. Mr. Harley Foster, a former Moseley Stock Company delights with his company, and he declares he will have the best show on the road if he has to send tickets to recognize the company, which he did by securing the members of the Moseley Stock Company, headed by Mr. Henry Fields, who brings the Jack the Jack. Mr. Moseley is our new stage manager and is one of the best buck and wink dancers in the business. Mr. Henry Fields, whose stage name is Stop the Traction, is enclosed nightly when he sings "You Missed a Good Man" and "Stop the Traction." Susie Williamson, our new subtle, is having great success in her new songs and dances. Mr. Starkey, our magician, is a real surprise. Mrs. Moseley, our new cook, is the right woman in the right place, and "Shorty" and "Whitey" say "Buckwheat Stringer," has resigned his position as stage manager, but he has the best wishes of the entire company, and we are all with him in his The Coles, Alice, Elnora and Pearl (Skeeter), are rehearsing a new act by the band. L. Jackson, entitled "Our Name Is Cole, but We Are Three Warm Members." The Rogans, Ben and Lille, are still cleaning up. Miss Lille is the original colored lady that sings to beat the band. "Frog" Foster is still being called back when he sings the "Traveling Man." He says if things don't go right Marshall Samples and John are still the favorites with the "49" camp. Sam Berry is the all-round man with the merry-go-round. Prof. Louis Anderson is the all-round man with the week. They have a reason—Their new uniforms arrived in Ruleville. Mrs. Laura Anderson has joined the band as a member. During our stay in Ruleville the company was entertained by Mr. James Martin. Mr. Marshall Cross, who lives three miles from the company, and the entire company and escorted the entire company to his headquarters and gave them the time of their lives. Frog Foster was chaufeur. While in doorhead he was so pleased with the Freeman that she would not be satisfied unless she could be an agent for the Freeman. Mr. Henry L. Jackson is still doorhead. He was so pleased with the Freeman that she would not be satisfied unless she could be an agent for the Freeman. Mr. Henry L. Jackson is still doorhead. He was so pleased with the Freeman that she would not be satisfied unless she could be an agent for the Freeman. Prof. Joe Patton of Jackson. Miss., and all friends in and out of the pression. Our next visit to The Freeman. Miss., and will be there from Feb. 14 until Feb. 19. THE COLORED ACTOR IN THE LEGITIMATE DRAMA. (By The Mule.) DANVILLE, VA., THEATRE AND CITY NEWS. (By George W. Thompson.) Venable & Venable played to a full house every night last week. They put on some latest songs, and C Venable and H Hade played to a full house playing a return engagement at the Columbia this week. They are very clever actors and made some hit the first episode. They were to play in Lynchburg, but players are stranded there now on account of the non-payment. "The Broken Colin," the first episode was played to two players, and still a larger crowd saw it this week. Venable & Venable left Sunday morning for parts unknown. Bob Broadax, proprietor of the movie, that appeared an unto- String Beans Been Here Made His PERMANANT ADDRESS CARE Quick Duck and Got Away THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Is still working and will open in Louisville, Ky., Feb 28, with his little partner, who is going good singing String Beans Songs. Regards to all. *thy. Prof. Geo W. Thomas has compiled two hit songs, "It's Hard to Find a Loving Man that's True." and "You Just Can't Keep a Good Woman Down." These songs are screams: what I mean a big hit. *end and get a copy of only 15c per copy. Mail orders promptly attended to. Agents want, write for terms. Address all mail to* New Queen Theaters Birmingham and Anniston, Ala. First class acts can get several weeks in this vicinity. For Bookings, write to "BACK IN THE LIMELIGHT!" A Queer Looking Comedian date steam heated and electric lighted hotel, the only one in the city for the first time, with running water, hot and cold, and the hotel seems to have made a hit opening. When you ask for a taxi, you will get excellent service. The Liberty Cafe, European plan, has made a great hit and the best of service is being served. The Chesterfield Social Club will hold monthly meeting next week, night watch and says it will meet at $ 0 c o r p l o w m e n t Woody is now superintendent of the Provident Relief Association of Washington, D. C., which recently was held by White. They have a large enrollment, rushing business and the enrollment is increasing daily and they have the second largest enrollment in Virginia. They have a large enrollment, and they say they are the only colored elks in the area. What's the matter with Danville? Nothing. Danville is all right. Watch Danville grow. Keep your eyes on Danville. The Negro Cattle and Welfare League was organized about three years ago. They have raised nearly $ 500 in two weeks toward supplying a nurse to the colored poor and the funds are still The White Sox met last Friday night to elect officers and players of the team. They were H. Paxton, center field; R. A. Smith, substitute; H. Cornichell, third base; C. Green, pitch; L. Larsen, first base; C. Chie, pitch; L. Jarrison, catch; N. W. Grazity, right field; George Hairston catch; Charlie McGee, first base; C. Hairston, left field; H. Gillispie, pitch; W. J. Price, second base; Officers; R. A. Chester, third base; Treasurer; W. J. Price, manager; Geo. W. Thompson, secretary; N. W. Grazity, baseball team wishing a game with the White Sox, write to P. O. Box 55, Danville, Va. The Chester field will be organized next Tuesday night. The Southern Aid Society Insurance Company has moved from Lynn street to the University of Virginia business. The teachers of the school of South Side will meet some time this month. Get next week's issue of this paper and find out who they are; these articles are written by George W. Smith. NOTES FROM THE TRICITY OR CHESTRA, FLORENCE, ALA. The Tri-City Orchestra played at the busiest concert hall in the city, and there was a large crowd turned out. Mrs. William A. Whittaker of New York is spending a few weeks in Florence, with some of her friends, on some of her trips to the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andrews. Mr. Candis Fields has opened his pool parlor and has three fast tables, newly built could like to have visitors call and see him. Mr. R. B. Buckingham is doing a fine bank job in his grocery store on Alabama street. Florence (Ala.) visitors are welcome. Dr. J. E. Jones, dentist, has a very fine dental parlor on Tennessee street, and has just bought a new dental outfit. Dr. J. Suggs has just got back from a visit to the dentist, and he said that he had a pleasant trip. Mrs. C. H. Jefferson of Savannah, Tenn., is visiting Mrs. Bessie Forster's house, where she is spending three or four weeks under a course. Mrs. W. K. Hudnell of Washington, D. C., visiting here, was married here on Sunday night to Miss Maggie Glenn, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alice Glenn. STIGALL PUTS ON SLEEPER FOR COLE. RICHMOND, Ind., Feb. 23—Little Arthur Stigall put Kid Cole of Chicago to the floor on Friday night at the colored K. of P. Hall, Fort Wayne avenue and North D street. Stigall put with a rush the four balls connected with the point to Cole's jaw in the fourth round, sending Cole to the land of nod. Cole was one-sided. Cole would cover up and clench every time Stigall would attempt to feint him out. Stigall boxed three rounds to find an opening and finally caught Cole with his guard down. Kid Cotton and Moore, both local boys, battled a fast and furious four-round game. Cotton was on the ropes in the first round and Moore was on the offensive the second round. In the third round Cotton was on the ropes and hook to the jaw sent him to the floor. the Ohio and Mississippi valley, yet the people here in this city have been well protected as we can learn has been, and to any loss. By the last improvement made since the flood in 1913, we are secure and as the war is now receded we can think normal in all sections in a very short time. The Parent-Teachers' Association held at the A. M. E. church Thursday, Nov. 11, 2013, allowing program: Invocation, Rev. Sim; select reading, "Health and Sanitation," Mrs. Ellie Grant, recital Miss Emma Lowing, Home Education, Miss Rose Higgenbottom; paper, "How Can We Teach the Child Responsibility," Miss Dovie Paper, paper, Should the Teacher paper of the Patricia McCray; address, Rev. D. M. Cole, upon "Christian Education." Music was furnished by the choir. School held at the Lovejoy school Friday, February 11, in honor of Lincoln. to-wit: Reading of the Emancipation, M. Campbell; biography, Zero Webb; paper, "The Unpainted Bernice Caldwell; address, Hon. C. S. Miller, states attorney, with patriotic songs by all the grades assembled in At the last meeting of the Pulaski County Teachers' Association, resolution was passed to honor Dr. B. T. Washington and the same adopted by the association, composed of about sixty white women and sixy white men. Mrs. Willis Logan has been very ill for several days and is still being attended by specialist for her serious illness. Another big sale took place on the court house steps Saturday by Chancelor, who is a chancery. All parties concerned were prominent citizens of the other race. Mr. Vess Marr, who has been very sick since the first day, is reported to be improving nicely. McDONALD, PA. Sunday school opened at 9:30 a.m. with large attendance and pupils with a high level of interest. Sunday school adjourned at 11 a.m. and all members ready to partake of the Lord's Supper, and attended to a most wonderful service. Sunday school singing a hymn, they departed, to come back to Mrs. E. L. Shelton and R. E. Tweedy are on the sick list. Mr. Edward Salle is home on account of illness. Mrs. Elvira Jennings is improving. Mrs. Rosa Spencer spent Sunday among friends here. She is grand concert under the auspices of the Volunteer Church Club for the benefit of First Baptist Hall, a chapel on Sunday, March 6, 1916, in the K. of P. and O. Follegals' Hall on Valley street, and after the concert refreshments will be served. Committee for Ice Cream—Mrs. Shelby Pailey; chapel by Maude Redd. Miss Josephine Browning. Chicken—Lyde Van Cleve, George Browning, W. L. Carrion, and Pop—Robert Browning, John Saunders, Thomas Harris, chairman. Pop—Olivia Carrion, opens at 8:15 sharp. Doors opened at 7 o'clock sharp. Admission, 25 cents. Children 12 and under, 15 cents. L. A. Lynch, manager. T. S. Browning, manager. Miss Mae Lewis, music director. WANTED For S'de show of Cook & Lents Circus one of our shows is on the road, two trombones, tuba, baritone, two violins or comedian, also two drummers that play burg and wife write. Also those who wrote last season write again. Accommodation unimproved. GIGERS, 8h and Franklin St. Lexington Mo. Watermelon Trust House SUE GRUNDY, Prop. First Class Accommodations for Professional People. 3157 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois Open to Lodges, Churches and shows, or any kind of entertainments. For 1 and 2 nights, see John Harris, Manager Grand Central Theatre Cor. Swiss & Central Ave. DALLAS, TEXAS ..Performers Booking Independent. Write J. Nicholson, 'COLUMBIA THEATRE', 524 Indiana Avenue, Indian apols. One and two weeks—state lowest salary. The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome Gibson's New Standard Theatre! Soul St. at 12th, Philadelphia, Pa. John T. Gibson, Prop. Want first class acts of all kinds. Also booking road shows. Address John T. Gibson, Proprietor Wanted, for The Star Theatre! 2409 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas Booking good stock companies, vaudeville performers and road shows. No act too large, but must be good singers and careers. Send mail to Ed. Lee and D. V. Hooper, Managers. Wanted, Performers Singles, doubles, trios, sister teams, specialty acts. Must be good dressers on and off and work stock. Would like to hear from a good stock company to work on percentage basis. Address. A. Raschie, Dreamland Theatre, San Antonio, Tex. Queen Theatre Wants to hear from all good acts. Letters answered same day. Address Sam E. Reevin, Mgr., 318 Pine Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee ..LincolnTheatre. 58-66 West 135th Street Near Lenox Ave. New York City High Class Vaudeville Acts and Dramatic Stock People Address all Communications to Billie Burke Jack Dempsey Gen'l Mgr. Bus. Mgr. States Theatre 3507 State Street, Chicago, Illinois FEATURE PICTURES ONLY Eight Piece Orchestra The Finest Picture House Outside of the Loop. Continuous 2:30 to 11:30 Daily. Admission 10c ODaniel & Russell Engraving Co. PHOTO ENGRAVERS AND ELECTROTYPERS. Half tones and Zinc Etchings in one or more Colors QUALITY WORK AND PROMPT SERVICE ARTISTS DESIGNERS ENGRAVERS WE MAKE ASPECIALITY OF NEWS- PAPER CUTS 122 E. Ohio St. Indianapolis WANTED! For the Biggest, Grandest, Best Colored Show in America Under Canvas A Producer who can produce, who needs a steady engagement at a reasonable salary. Not one who thinks he knows it all and that nobody but him knows good from bad. Singers, dancers and comedians with real talent. Two comedians that are funny to feature. Must be able to both sing and dance. You cannot make good on this show if you simply imagine you are funny. You must be able to prove it. Two real singing and dancing soubrettes. One talented lady singer who can be featured as principal. Six good singing chorus girls, piano player and trap drummer. This show plays week stans' under canvas, so want only people with canvas show experience. I want only ladies and gentlemen who can and will keep themselves respectable. You can work in a band around with me if you are the right kind of people, and your salary is positively sure every week. it must be reasonable. If you are not hard, will work for three shows a day, don't answer this add. A word to the wife is sufficient. This show is run on business principles. Many years experience. This show is John B. CULLEN, Hattiesburg, Miss. The New Grand The Stroll Amusement Company Devoted to High Class VAUDEVILLE & MOVING PICTURES Change of Program Monday and Thursday Matinee Sundays and Holidays 3110-12 State St. Tel. Douglas 500 Chicago, Ill. ```markdown ``` WIGS! Made of Natural Human Hair, either wavy or crimpy. Can be combed and dressed the same as your own hair. I do not sell to dealers, but the people direct. Write for a Free Catalogue The reason stare performers prefer my wigs is that they can also be worn for street wear. If you are in New York suburbs I can have a representative call with samples. Alex. Marks 654 Broadway. New York City : Talking Over the Boxing Situation ; Colored Boys Up Against It BY BILLY Lewis yd. 4 go oo-ooO-4-4-4-4-46-4-6-4646-46-6-4-45-4-46455554555055055555) the colored boys, Of whatever Seer. "hy. flittre hawing trouble tn thene fis Ning something to do worth os Ses" Ene old story Of Face’ frie- hile). keeping our, fellows. from eg. a decent show for getting. to eels dy We dislike very much to he 7" Ngsary all of the time to re- fer to th aco question ‘when discuss- fe Ujeots that Rave race goc in ve veoKs much as I or others may a. 1 a8 EASE get away. from the tinlie (Me feo qdeation ha almost fa 1° 0 Th peomparity of the col cgi PONS red people have but little The <olorSipparison with the. white mone) “So they can not offer similar fear | Sy ltngtanding the expenses of jure, Sokjrelther face are practleally bok Shen tooe tt has omy Been the "cent years that Our race has wilt (vig to sport. Slavery eft tts kor on tue older generations, who Savio? fTanwn amtt thes more’ Feaene bi ote e ta tmariced degtee due Silty. ven the modest game of io wnich 1s the delight of the ser hionrt, has Dut Iately emerged deinen the ban of disapproval. It from i ithin the last few years that sons ught of seeing. ‘the “orna- soe eae, Ienowings the disfavor enter ae ence religious forveO"™ cist business, which has Bove sll et ved with open. arma’ by ees tC cophey haa ad Str to ee re of attention from Our war elt sure that the site yeovls. Sy better than it was a few {in S20)" AVIERY che: coming of Jack vere Ua gaeeafons. were: made Jive "the aghting ames Eh Bee atrmee eontest., From cv tol and ae te i tm a uch bit Hen polnt Oa small ‘objections scat: Supls Maw ot the glory. it atte seen OF the world Ve pO eygro., singe that time this tat “4 osm has subsided, and the Hens td themuelven practical ae sn husk George, Dixon, Km Joo, Wolcott and & fe¥ sacs 18st he ot & Nexto ‘ui vhs Ceunithem an thene day the coc tn Ntahed tee the Walt shang aupertor mart of iene: mats Heh ginterent mowaday oro en hertor white man is the eb: Bee eosin ase who ean make the Hee Interesting. ote LN hanged, slimination ts onli t natnt spoken or ungers 222° Ninpeoeed the, Benen iene Negroes for 8 few basins Ahproved XC for waite men ar gh Necer in the Rory” of feat naa euch Mberality of eon fo cay Now boxers, here. Are Wi ona of ai Kine wth the ele csi ana vegtnating: boxing eon (ast Rata omy positively r= {Gy etn of boring exhibition what aan a te thla ought to. ‘meat Sind! uotene eoiored boys: butt etn Cea” hens: commisatons, sw theme wore mot called Into be: ‘cloth prpone ot epeouragng ct ioe a bite boxers fo meet. EAey, vl at nat abject to the meetin vine ra gona Sts ig hot encourages «er ae puraen We the colored men a ees e et oe tings, cannot, moat 2s deh rns te noe absolutely” the RCT ge pactiontly generat ‘Sidhe MteWeys Teamettey Wilis are eter, NenwiGe of the Negro race fhe big four neayise, ot ne tore as to WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. NEW YORK, February _18-—Three oie DOMES who ‘were, selected to soncue ManeTA matour! “Atmietie Union rr ational tourament at. Ce tat hat other mpectak, bouts tn feimacs? At) QWeden suited’ on the Ge eSterdays he’men are Zohn othe ehevetgng AChrclsht wali sain! Sohn Alatoney, Sty fears. eePAiiighia textherWeteine champ lk tide Spammers Union. Set shalt! SR ge Sure ineheat Weight. champton. Ernie Herter Lule cinl athletic advisor of Siweden aoe ae time ateaimer and. Drom si te oud cage o€ the Americas aoa ea ane the woyae and af airarnvan'tn iurope: NeW YORK—Gloom hangs In. thlek aa Wout ayer the heads of MeVey, (anni Witte and others, of lor sae Mtoe tor a ving, Toe eto muni people Cora mission turned ish pong eobalon gf the ues iiteat eka bekgeeen wikia Nghters sia Secret china EES, Went Virol te proposeal change, but John Hy cutned the balance against 1 Siw YORK “Tham Langford, had ule the Helter of Bham-Mevey. in the Wilei'heting ge the gtoomy. ladle Wo eehteouta ie at Atadinon Square (fic Rebruny: 18.0 -Phe bout, hove: ‘ier wis alowramd most of the fan taf itil the nish Enmgeord landed, the fey" Sailgpa that, dia Ret over, but an ‘ht fection ewe the two Negroes ive tinbrage moat of ee. tme, _ limos Cox Brady’ of Gladstone, NT (ities the Sefeented, prige-win= tine HNI{S any fee She tk soe yeas Gi the wimer of 2f bite rilbons rot Ae champlonshiB Si YORK ele, Beltton togay inh. ule eeiterwehe ebamptona if the ova oy reason of hin defeat of Fd ete etheadas ef last Siva et’eat walle Ritente to es- vik his’ ehditn ana Bittones vistors ‘itr the Enitamam was eeancut | SEW YORK, fou. 21. ho sent sale htt shined aranie Soran Bh hae te agin today follow? 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Mikel, A.B, MD. . avs arranged with the author to He Wor tena boa Namie Ee snoat hgh ceeeee aa Sean 2 SOO AI Rha Ase ate eal Bo Who is the thief of them all, and in a Froove an ic concerhe thelr mouey earn ing possibilities. They have. ‘been struck by the stagnation of elimination, 4nd are now about. foundered. in. the matter of funds. Packey MeFarland 4nd Mike Gibbons, of no positive posi- tion in the fighting, would draw thels thousands. Our quartet, each of whom aspired to meet Johnson, is now on. the Scrap heap, in spite of thelr fine fighting abilities. "Phe race question embarke is) responsible for this, It" does not matter who they can best; Te is “no Tonger interesting, “Very” likely ine Ne Kroes will pass out as formidable ene. fra atthe exit of ‘the quartet, unless there is reinforcement’ of interest. ‘The lightweight aivision, the middie- weights and the rest of them are also struck and must do the best they ca among thelr own kind. The decreasing Interest has shifted. the fight scenes Indianapolis, in tho, matters 1s as_de- sorted as a last year's bird's’ nest. Mun- Sle, Evansville, West Baden, Hichmond ‘Terre Haute, “Indiana. cities, fluctuaté Ay freely as the market reports of Wall treet." St, Louis, ‘Kansas City, New Orleans and Pittsburgh are doing’ some- thing, but through {tall there {s a note of disinterestedness, due to the poor day’ prospects. ‘What will the tyture be? A few boys like Arthur Stigall: Leo Johnson, Beadle Jordan, Lesie= Williams, Kid "Fields, ‘Young’ Joo Gans and others are holding up the banner in their own ranks, tut the ranks do not count for much: ‘They, however, are making a brave show {6 Keep the “game up. to the standard They find themselves hampered ‘Gy post money conditions, “and. they” deserve grealt in'Keoping ae 1, Feeardlens of the fact ‘that they’ are ‘limited in thelr chances. ‘The Way out of the grooves 1s. the question. It will be thought that time lone can solve the question, as it has done tn baseball. Colored men are now enjoying fair salaries in that divigion of sport, where a few years ago they were not earning board. ‘The game has had’ no spurs to urge It Into. favor Ana pertiaps ‘the boxing” business wil have to ablde its time, Of course, ‘the ame should hot ne puawed wholly fo the money in it. The object of the commissions in to encourage @ spirit of manliness In the sense of physical de- Yelopment." It may be that if the Money. idea had not shown its Keen edge with our people, the business woul "be in a. better way, Our gyms Rasiums and “boxing vlubs, ‘many. of them, ‘went to pieces Just-as soon ak the money prospects were gone. Many hile clubs ‘are maintained for drain ing purposes, the contests being incl- dents. All-over. the country. stadiums find otner neructutes for physical tralne ing are bemg built, whleh, of course, means the permanence of the. physica! training idea. Perhaps if our’ race would manifest (ha atme eatnestiesy uutting money Into respectable appear: Inge structures, there would. be an ap: peat for support that would. be" an- Swered in the right way. "Boxers would have much better chances, as they could move about the country much like the theatrical people do, and with @ much Kreater assurance of ‘financial success than they now have, This does not mean the encouragement of the boxing business. Ina wholesale way, but the encouragement” of physical’ culture, Wwith boxing and other contests 3 incl: aes ing reassuring reports from Chicago Which ‘convinced ‘ex Rickard that the champion would, be on hand. ready. to battle, Reservations are well ‘under way, Rickard announced, and. indica: Yons are that hundreds of women. wil grace the ringside when the gladiators Sogin swatting. Moran's training con- tinued, but the Pittsburgh blonde. is taking it easy to avoid going stale be- fore the ght Howard Drew weigheg to study law. LONDON, Feb. 21—Bombadier Wells knocked out Dick Smith inthe third found of their bout tonight for. the heavyweight championship of England. Pitchers Wood and Collins and Center Flelder Speaker are the only members of tha world's champion. Boston Ted Sox baseball team who have not signed contracts for this year, New York horsemen are represented by mova than 200 of the 65 nerien in the Kentucky futurity for foals of 1015 to°bo trotted next year at ‘Lexington, Ky. see ‘Texas baseball league players are to operate under the workmen's compen: Ration law and Will be protected. by inz surance against injury, Investigation shows that 57.6 per cent of the colleges of this country’ employ Coaches and that 86 per cent pay either tho entire or ‘a part of the salary of their professional athletle. instructors. ‘This teaver only 14per cents of te col Tee and universities without profes: sionat eoaching, Plans are under way in Chicago for tho staging of @ series of races to. de- Clde the amateur’ automobile. racing shamplonship of, the United States. CHICAGO—Ad_ Wolgast was rapidly rounding Inte form today at the Areade gm and said he hoped’ to. scramble redaie” Welsh’s “innards considerably in“his, bout March 6 at Milwaukee Wolgast’ is expected to rely again on iis famous kidney punch. Rornle Wefers likes Howard Drew in action: more and more, and according to the reat sprinter of the early 80's { Wouldn't be surprising If Drew ‘came back and covered the 100, yards in the Yet unheard of the 92:5 seconds for ine distance Sue ® Battling Hutchins of Savannah, Ga. fs out with challenge to-all_comers ut 140 pounds, “He says “If ‘you mean business, “address Augustus ‘Hutehing 831 Bryan Street West Savannah, Ga" Knockout Kid Grant, the Cuban, challenges all lightwelshts. Address SA Berrin St, Savannah, Ga, SAVANNAH, Ga.—Knockout Grant who also claims. to. be. the. colored Tlentweight™ champion of the “South, battled Sam Jonerson here ‘recently. hard ‘iigceeh-round dra CHICAGO, Feb, “19.—Jess Willara’s cold wasn'e’much. better yenterday and the. Champion. remained in. bed "to Stweat it out” rather than take a chance of having his. $67,500 ten-round bout with Frank Moran at New York again postponed. Manager Tom Jones held a ‘bedside ‘conference with Jess, but_was unable to say wnen the bis fellow would resume training: ‘Mra, Willard:and the hired girl con- tinued “shoving away’ agents who sald they ‘hada guazantoeg cure. LONDON, Feb, 21—Great interest is being aroused. in sporting circles by tivo matchon wnich ae to be fought to hight. Bombadier Wells, the. British heayswelsht champion, will meet Dick Smith, light heavyweight champion of England, to decide the heavyweizht Championship, Pat O'Keefe, the mid- GUswelane champion, will defend "his title against Jim Sullivan. ‘ithe participants are ‘now serving inthe army as noncommissioned ofl Gers. Wella weighed In at 189 pounds Sha’ smith at 178. O'Keefe and” Sulll- ene On Or oe cada eeinkte. WILLIAMS’ REPLY TO EDDIE GOR: DON. Sporting Editor The Freeman: TITLE ROCK, Ark., Feb. 19, 1916.— T said 1 would meet Jordan any. time, winner take all, Jordan calls himself a boxer, although he stays in Warren, Ark. guess the people of Warren. Atk, haye a. good ‘schooling—enough to run thelr own business and not let Jordan, Now, if Jordan wants to make good as a boxer, come on out of War- Fen—even to. Hot Springs. the clty where everybody goes, and the chances echt he might de the come-back THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. NATIONAL LEAGUE GIVES CORREST MEASUREMENTS OF DIAMONDS ‘The erroneous idea of the distance between the home plate and first base, or between any’ of the other “sacks,” and that which separates third base from the home plate seems to prevail not alone among fans, who generally accept the meagurement ag ninety fect, but also by some ground Keepers. This error caused ‘Secrets"y ‘Heydler, of the National League, a short time ago, to issue an order callin: for the réconstruction, on account of faulty measurement, of Some of the 1¢"ue's playing diamonds: Under the rules laid down for a dia- mond’s construction the various distances are aa follows: Home plats to first base, 87 feet 9 inches: first to second base, 88 feet 136 inches: second to third base, 88 feet 1% Inches from third base to the home plate, 87 feet 9 ‘nches. ‘The home plate, or rather the front of it, should be exactly 87 fect I inch from the pitcher's box, as the official measurement from. the intersectiowal lines which meet at the back of the plate should be 00 fect f inches, Af the plate meagures 17 inches through from back to front. it will eee forward point of It shoul jocated exactly 68 feet an foch from the pitchers tax. = stunt as all other old-time pugs have Gone. “Jordan, you had better stayin Warren, the” town in the. bottoms, where you ean get by. But, ‘maybe, the boy is" surrounded with water Gown tt old Arkansas and. Allssiseippl Bottoms, ‘so when the foods are ‘all over he can’ come to Hot. Springs, ‘There are plenty of boys to take care of him. Ido mot care to come to the big sawmill town, “It Jordan has made ood, he sure ought to get some one fo pass the hat around and get the fare to come to Hot Springs. What he Gon't'tearn from me Britt Sims will teach him, LESLIE, WILLIAMS, 1 Ldttte Rock, Atk WILLIAMS, THE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMP, CHALLENGES EDDIE PALMER. K.Pghaw Willams, the walter: weight of the world, challenges Eddie Falmer of New Orleans. Williams has defeated some of the best boys in, the World: he knocked out Battling Jack Russell in four rounds, and a score of Others. Hin address le Daytona, Fla. BAN ON BOUTS BETWEEN NE- GROES AND WHITES. New York's New Commission Rules. New weight requirements, the posl- tive ban againat bouts between Negroes and whites and thirty-two other regu- iations for the government of the fight game went on the books of the new fight commission February 21. ‘The kidney punch 1s still taboo, but the back-hand punch is given a clean DIN of health again, ‘Tho revised clansiiteations arc: Paper- RISIERE 108 pounds: bantamwelgnt, 18; featherweight, 123; lightweight, "133; Welterweight, 144; middleweight, 198% commission, "175," and. heavywelght, above 116 pounds. : WILLARD-MORAN BOUT PROBA- BLY WILL BE STAGED MARCH 25. CHICAGO—Daye Lewinsohn, Chicago representative of the promoters of the Willard-Moran boxing match, , stated last weok that Saturday, Mareh 25, had deen tentatively selected as the date to which the fight be postponed. Willard is said to have refused flatly to fight ‘on March &, the date originally set. “In some quarters today it was reported that Willard is not fil, but Is so far out of condition that he wants more time for condtitoning. ‘Snr suggested the new date Ina tele- phone conversation with ‘Tex Rickard At New. Orleans today,’ said Mr. Lewin- ‘Sohn, “Tom Jones, Willatd's manager, was with Rickard while he talked, and neither objected to this date.” PATTERSON OUTPOINTS MURPHY IN EIGHT ROUNDS. ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2%——Leo Patterson ef Joplin outpointed Bari Murphy of St. Houle in the feature event of the Weekly negro boxing show at the Fu- ture City Athletic Club last night. ‘The Visitor was too clever and fast for the local 1ad, scoring often and effectively with a left Jab. The boys are light- weights, In the semi-final “Battling” Gahee and. "Kid" Alberts, middieweights, boxed eight rounds to a draw. "Kid" Dusty ‘defeated “Kid” Peoples in the six-round preliminary, the weight be- ing 125 pounds. “Morgan Street, Won- dee” captured the battle royal. Sammy Dixon oMelated as the referee, HOWARD DREW LEADS FIELD OF SIX IN INDOOR SPRINT HARTFORD, Conn, Feb, 21.-—Howard Drew outclasted an” exeeiient fleldof Six other sprinters in the spectal 75- Yard dash At the Indoor races of the hava ‘inilitia National Guard. here to= hight, and. despite a alow track he won caaliy! in 743, neconds, The best race or the night was. the mile relay. between Harvard and Penn= Sylvania the latter: quartet winning by two yards, “Bingham and Meredith Tet as anchor men and the latter. was OI to a tworyard. lead, “whieh he n= Gfeaved” to four, but a he was not pushed hard, te’ eamed up Slightly and Bingham split the distance. "Ye was the fastest. race of the evening, the time ie nee BATTLING WILLIAMS WILL MEET ALL MIDDLE AND HEAVY- WEIGHTS OF NOTE. . Jacksonville, Fla,, Feb, 19, 1916, Sporting Haltor of The EPreeman: Dee sire Would you berm Kind as tohpubusty thes tollckeing ehaniense tn Sub enorting columns! ‘Battling Wiliams, of Baltimore, Ma, whose address is now in Jacksonville, Fla, challenges all. middle and light= heavyweight. boxes of note. Battling Williams. has” met such pors as Kid" Norfolk, of Baltimore, Gra, ‘in six rounds; Jack Moore,” of Virginia, won in-six rounds: Ike Grit- fing, the New York cyclone, won in fen’ rounds; “Hock Bones." of Tennes- fee, draw in fifteen rounds: tke Grit- fing, won again inten rounds; Willle Tarigtord, deaw. in ten rounds: Cyclone ‘Thompson, of Atlanta, Ga, knock out in seven” rounds; Jim’ Jackson, of Faexsonvitte, Flas knock out In twelve founds, Batding Mears, of Geneva, Il, Worr in ten rounds; Wille Langford, of New York, won in Afteen rounds, and many other ae hanking you for your trouble, T re- main youre for aport. BARELING. WILLIAMS, iet7 Cleveland St. Tacksonvilie, Fa KID HOY LEAVES FOR TULSA, OKLA. LOVEJOY, IL, Feb. 23.—Managers pr, Barle Willianis and Walter Fletcher ind Ba Rockymore, who looks after Kid Toy's business in the box affairs, ive sending their classy, recognized World's, champion. middiewelght boxer {Tuisa, Okla, to challenge the winner $f the Jack Mitchell v8, Jeff Clark box- ing bout, which takes place before Pro- mnoter Billy MeClain’s Palm Garden A. Gon February 21. Hoy, dune 20, 1910, hiiet “Hock Bones” of Memphis, ‘Tenn, Petore ‘the Phoenix A.C.” This hap” pened when Hoy was a welterweight Going 142 pounds. “Hock Bones knock- Mout Kid Hoy in three rounds. ‘This Hoy regretted. and fer some years tho Clever Hoy wis unable to get the. cor- fect State Hock Bones was boxing tn. Last winter ‘Hoy went” to Memphis, Fenn, "to trail Mr. Hock. Hock was then in’ Savannah, Gay and later aritt- tito New York elty, so Hoy, without (‘nanager, male his way back’ to Lima, G.Mihen t6 ‘To!sdo, Oy to his old head: Guiatters..” Now, this’ winter we find Kid Hoy locatr in Lovejoy or Newport Tit, or earo. of Madison, TIL, and lucky endugh to secure three business man- igers. ‘Then, again, Promoter "Sam Dixon of St Lovls, Mo., who stages col- red outs before the Buuire Clty "A, CF had signed an allostar card, signin Sack “Biaskbusn and Hoek Hones on February. 41516, While Blackburn ts quite ‘& drawings card throughout the South, he failed to show on account of fan injury, 80 021 a day's notice Kid Hoy feted. in’ his” place and. faced Hock Bones, the champion knockout king, and if was a swell house. Both boxer ind slugging fichter mauled each other for eight rounis, and it was called a Graw. In the second round Hoss. eye Was closed, but the clever Baltimore Shamplog, battled "on ‘and, reeelyed 4 iraw. “It was a “fleree battle.” sald Hoy; and Hock Bones stated: "i aian't Tealize It wan the same old boy Hoy, as tien aaars Gums oad BERGE ok oe both syes were all tadt I will box Both oes Marine are 0. I) and apt sald to Promoter Sam Dixon: T will’do aan Perio at Tulse, Okia” oF 1 Te Balin ‘Gardens A. eginnaatime sor ihe Frame Gromoted by Site Buly” ate ieee Meas ss pounds at ap. ghaSiat Gy’ to eae det Gari” th Hidnding Ghost of Joplin Mos thougt Tmmure net bigger than me, se i'n Sure the sporting public can say at any Hine Te'Boxed irve done my best, ans Pilate ave but a few battle: at Lech fokine for ten years. “rou In'Spoet Pit dacmy best alwat's, ur" WagPer" phar “tnown aa Hla” Hoy), Siaes champion colored middleweight Boxer, trom Baltimore, Ma. GET EVEN, EDDIE, WAS THE AN. SWER FOR THE SPRUDELS, SEASON 1916. (By Ed Rogers.) Manager Rogers was somewhat vn aeniaa tant tis team units ected, ahett "ke conferred ‘with, Sf" Ho oe the Springs company ME Hexford guid he had about decided to Beers Baseball us an-entertainiers Foran? notehe but ‘would at Teast wits Huate a'chance to" get evens ‘So'the Hoss, may look’ up" thelr ol gistes ant report for. spring practic Shout Apel. Phere will be tik vane iuartorsvand bossd by the hotel, wich seer ede vent’ toe goad “ane SRN 20, Fine plane set forthe Sone Tteaton, as percentage all canes) ierelied upon "Managers carnot hel Players tov contract under such con- Hltona: therefore. the players ‘wil be pleked: trom. those that are" able, to see ye way to the aprings: Thi Meanin Will Bad Mander Rogers i TenreD ive ait rectulte a" chaes’ a Were aft pel ng. advance ‘weney. prepaid” tekets. "Sim Taylor has prom: BOPNa be\the Sprudels" eaptaty bua there's “nothing definite about it, us Shere, ia "eow making good at. Bait dames la ROW gare the funy would’ es Festa wie shin, as there tn ‘no doubi Phere dia abiicy as the best thiva base ne ee eemen win te ry r, Va. Cas) Sd ae. 4 4 ies re: aN Louisville White Sox last season as an Accommodation to his brother, “Steel Arm," but. was offered good 'induce- ments by Rube Foster and C. 1. Taylor. I'dare say thelr offer was too small, as. dim Is very set in his price. “Hub” Miller is. another who will no doubt be with the Sprudels, “unless Some of the big teams make him a nice offer, Hub says the greater number of colored players run all over the coun- try’ for the pleasure there is in it, but When he leaves West Baden again he Will have to be given a fat salary with A written guarantee for his money, Ba Harrison is another who will hold a ‘good. position with the. Sprudels. Harrison will no doubt act a3 club Secretary. George. Brown, Charley Blackwell, Frank Casey, Burl White, George Dandy, Lee, Keene, Downs and Kimbro may also be in the line-up. 1 would like to hear from some of the boys at Palm, Beach that would lke to.try out with the Sprudels. When I mention the names of some of my last season's players I cannot but think of my. manager of last Spring: one of the worst fellows T ever aa "any Cdeating, with In, baseball ‘apple (Rat) Johnson. Chappie, 1 am told) has conildenced some baseball concern In Dayton, Ohio, and I want ‘to warn them in time of his baseball character. He is what I might call a confidential man, and has ‘gotten his Feputation. from his selentific way of Febelving a ball, but hls other quall- tes are’an absolute blank." He' ts a Glub disorganizer and well-known field Ssquabbler," On more than one, occa- selon 1 failed to get dates in the bis Citles unless he was benched, When ©. I, Taylor wrote of the sen- timent in Cuba against colored players he was writing about Chapple for one, for he had often tried to school some of my players in some of his old tricks, Any. club he is on will not be able to get dates with any of the well- Organized clubs. Chappie is so well Known, that Just afew days ago ‘Mikie? Brennan, chief umpire of the “Peds,” said: "Rogers, for God's sake, Keep ‘away from that ‘Rat’ Johnson, for t dont want, him down here bor- rowing from. me.” : EDWARD H. ROGERS. _ BEST MEN OF MIDDLEWEIGHT : DIVISION. Ten Names — No Negroes Among | "Them—The Omission Resented. Dallas, Texas, Feb. 18, 1916. Sporting Balter of ‘The Freeman, indfanapolis, 1nd.: Tindfanapolis, Ind -cBaa Sted take this means of, cor resting a. yerong impression as to. the Worlds middleweight. championship. ‘writer ona sporting sheet pi. lished’ weekly. in the clty of New York Uaighes in naming ag. the ten best iniddleweights. Mike ‘Gibbons, George Chip, Lest Darcy, Young Ahern,” Joe Borrell, timmy “Clabby,., Bob ‘stone Gerree’ GeO). Brown, “Billy aturras: Geer istic and several, others, al ween! yet “cannot, feel ‘that. aense, of Justice’ by adding te names of a few folorved "men who are as good if not fetter than the” whote aduad of is ‘Wirt about Jack Blackburn, who ts atill a great. boxer, at feast as. good as Clady? What about ‘Tommy, Cole- fren, who ean outbox and OutMghE the Feet! Of) them? How about “Wille Penwfora, who. could hold any of them even for ‘any number of rounds? How Sboue’ Youn Jacke Jenason, who could ‘Keep’ them company? Last but not a, Now aout ale Palmer: nose Tecord compares favorably with any Joxer in the world? Palmer has beat. caged “smith when he only. welghed ‘Tie “pounds; Smith ‘scaled 188 pounds. Painjor has beaten Borrell and Joe out- Welhed bim: Palmer has boxed ‘ee Vinsil “eles, Toning one and win- hing one newspaper decision.” Levins Waleed 110 pounds and Palmer 148 Balmer never? worried about a mar Inaking. welghts he, was always wil Ine tovtake on anybody. “He has had fully 126 fignes with the very Dest men who. could be gotten to box him, and Respant them ‘ail: he was never de- Cisively. beaten. He is only” 25 years Siaana "does nots weigh. more “than $52 pounds, but TH" maton. him with any Taam tiving’ up to1258, TH match Sim torneht Gibbons. and it the, great Rilke ets as ond as a, draw will not Mant So Cont. “pe there 1s any mlddle- 7 SS DICE! CARDS! Stronget op tnd 2 0 per pate 108, d otic St ‘gi doer a Oper tonon Tae He Fores. How ttnatie rage, try our avotein Drie, 8.60 Bigh cata work “Catlogne Buckeye Novelty Co., Box 1082-F Columbus, Ohio Peisht who thinks that he can beat Palmer Td like to hear trom ‘im. ‘Think of it, men, this boy fought eighteen 20-round battles in the state of Louisiana within fourteen ‘months against the toughest and best fighters of the world, and won. sixteen. times, lost one decision and was robbed. of ‘one decision by a crooked referee. ‘The man who was given this unfair deci- sion over him Palmer afterwards gave @ terrible beating In 15 rounds. Palmer has been out ‘here. in the West three months: he has had eleven batles, winning them all, We are head: ed for Denver. and” the. Northwest, Where we hope to show Palmer's. capa: bilities. Perhaps ‘in the near future this cloud will darken the. brightness of the glorious white brigade of classy middlewelghts as tho old. master, the late Joe Gans of Baltimore, did. ‘Yours truly, JOHN A. 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Plished, the hunting and fishing in In- diana will, ina few years, bea thing of the past. ‘The indiana Fish, Game and Forest League Is working out a system where- by the State fish and game department would become an efficient, smoothls working machine for protecting and propagating our fish and game.” This system is the appointment. of a com- Mission, non-salaried, and strictly non- polltieai, ‘When the time comes, every hunter, angler and conservationist should get behind this movement and push I through. ‘This cannot be done by mere. ly wishing luck to the few. who are working hard, but will require a united effort, with every man Interested, doing his best. ‘When’I say “every man interested,” it means most of our population, the men who, hunt and ish! moat directly even those who practice illegal meant Must realize that something should ‘The manufacturers of equipment used by the sportsmen, and the retail. firms who sell It, as well as all those em- ployed in both branches, should be even fore interested than ‘the. sportsmen themselves. ‘The Interurbans and railroads benent materially from a passenger standpoint and, therefore the employes and owners should be interested, ‘The farmers. are’ benefited, because the men who are continually making these little excursions Inthe country come to like the good fresh air to such fm extent that thes often. buys farm for ‘themselves, and demand” creates value. SUll others, who live near the lakes, derive quite an income through the sale of produce to the campers during the ‘This Is food for serious thought, and in a few months every one affected will Se GuliGh antin ta to hie pert, Phones; Douglas 6803 Auto 78-113 THE STOP OFF Waiters’ and Porters’ Headquarters, Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars J. A. BARBER, Prop. 17 E, 85th Street CHICAGO, ILL, ———_——— i 9, Raleigh Thompson’s .. Lhe Office... Modern Cafe. Exclusive Entertainers 46645. State St. Near 47thSt. Chicago, Illinois ana le TEENAN JONES’ PLACE 3445 State Street, Chicago, Mlinois Finest Buffet and Cafe on State Street Chinese and American Restaurant Up Stairs acess oes SS AoE TESNAN JONES. Prov. The Elite Cafe and Buffet 3030 State Street, Chicago, Il. possins S200507L Auesenetie 72-370 Known from Goast to Coast for its High Class Cabaret and First Glass Service. A. F. Codozoe & J. H. Whitson, Props. Cass Harris, Mer. LESLIE WILLIAM PUTS IT ON ED. DIE GORDON. 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Mr. Ernest W. Evans, enroute from Columbus, Ohio, passed through the city on his return home at Robinson, I. Miss Rirth Sisale, who graduated in the January class of Shortridge, is engaged in college work at the Western Reserve. Mrs. Joseph B. Timberlake entertained party friends at cards last Monday at her home in Indianapolis avenue. Mr. Bert Williams and Mr. William Chappell of Follies 1159 was the guest last week, left for Cinchnatt, O. Sunday. Charles Stewart, the well known newspaper correspondent, passed through the city last Monday enroute to Chicago from the South. On February 17th at her residence, 1014 North Senate avenue, and was buried Friday, February 19th, from her residence Mrs. Patsy Hart McGruder, who was a week ago is still very ill at her daughter's residence, 607 Dorman St. Miss Eugenia Dent, who recently returned from Nashville, Tenn., where she was born, has gone to Frankfort, Ky., to visit. The basketball team from Fiske University will play the team of the College of the Holy Cross, the world’s oldest next month. The game will take place in the gymnasium of the “Y.” The young women’s Bible class of the Second Christian church, of which she is a member, making preparations for a play to be given March 17 at the church. Miss Birdie Clay, of Louisville, Ky., will present her account of the illness and George A. Smith of 32 West St. Clair street, has returned to her home. Dr. R. H Boyd, of the National Baptist Church, will preach in Pennsylvania, Tenn., will preach at the Antioch Baptist church morning and evening services Sunday, the 25. The Rev B. R. F. Walters is the pastor. Dr. R. H. Whitaker left Wednesday evening for his home in Tulsa, Okla. Dr. Whitaker assisted Dr. B. J. B. West, of the Second Baptist church for the past ten days with great success. Rev. Dr. Westbrook left Wednesday morning for his National Baptist Church at Nashville, from Ft. Smith he will go to his home, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, returning to this city the Baptist Church to conduct a grand rally. Mrs. Junita M. L. Moyd, of St. Louis granddaughter of Mrs. Mary L. Hunt, her grandmother's residence in Brightwood. She had just arrived in the city for a two weeks' stay when strickler Purayear is the attending physician. The Rev. George H. Shaffer, presiding elder of the Richmond district of the A. M. E. conference, is seriously interested in the terly meetings which were to have been conducted by him at Weaver and Marion. Ind., last Sunday, have been postponed. Increases in the musical concert to be given March 3 at Simpson Chapel, under the management of Mrs. A. H. Hunt of the city public schools. Fowler Brown, Russell Smith, the colored composer, and Theodore Cable will give program. was the principal speaker for the Society of Ethical Culture last Sunday afternoon at the Witherspoon Presbyterian church. His subject being *Influence*. Other num- ber of speakers were a fellow by Miss Lillian Davis; vocal selection, Ralph McWilliams. The meeting was held at 4:30. In addition of Judge Robert H. Terrell of Municipal Court of Washington, D. C., and Rev. D. B. J. F. Wesbrook Having trouble bringing and shaping that menu. **tie your cover** **the CILIACAL**; **marm form as much as you need to fit** the cover. **USE THE CILIACAL** on ONLY AN STYLE BUTTON. **use item file** Site-Form only 100. **Use Warranty for item.** Le vinsonHats $2 There's no Advantage in Paying More. There's no Economy in Paying Less. LEVINSON THREE STORES 37 N. Penn. St. 41 S. III. Mkt. & III. St. Oklahoma City, Okla., Mrs. Lucy Van Dyke of 444 West Vermont Street gave a beautiful three-course breakfast Tuesday, February 22, at 10:30. Covers the campus of Tulsa University, W. of Tulsa, O.; Mrs. M. D. Brascher of Cleveland, O.; Rev. Dr. W. H. Weaver and A. E. Manning of Indianapolis. The table was beautifully decorated in pink and white. Dr. W. H. Weaver Terrell left for Cincinnati, Ohio, at neon, where he delivered a speech. Madame Meadows had a large crowd considering, of the very best of white and colored people. She gave 93 men and women a welcome and recognised. She makes everyone welcome to her meetings, which are held every week from 8:30 to 10:30 to a wonderful woman. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends who sympathized with us during the winter of 1952, George A. Smith, who departed this life February 4th, in the full triumph of faith, also the Rev. W. Z. Thomas, University of Georgia, who consolled remarks and the undertaker, Willis, for the care he exercised in preparing the body for shipping, and the friends in and out of town for their kindness. We are grateful to the village friends for their kindness shown us while their special undertaker, H. G. Landerdale, for the efficient manner in which the Rev. W. J. Wewls and Rev. J. W. Lewis and Rev. Wm. Johnson for the remarks of consolation. Mrs. L. C. Smith, mother. Miss Jordina Smith, Edith Smith, sisters. MRS. JENNIE SHERMAN VISITS THE HOOSIER CAPITAL AND WAS DELIGHTFULLY ENTERTAINED Mrs. Jennie H. Sherman, one of the leading hair dressers of Cincinnati, taught her business looking up a branch hair parlor, and was the guest of Mrs. Ora Jecerson. While in the city Mrs. Sherman was a guest of the mayor, who gave a party in her honor and was also tendered a luncheon on Tuesday, Mrs. Sherman was a delightful affair. On last Wednesday Mr. Eugene White entertained in honor of Mrs. Sherman, a theater house and a dance house was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns. On Thursday, Mrs. Jecerson was all beautifully dressed in Japanese style. LINCOLN-DOUGLASS MEMORIAL A SUCCESS. The Lincoln-Douglass anniversary memorial at Tomlinson Hall last Sunday, under the auspices of the aunts of Mr. N. D. Brasher, was a distinctive effect of Mr. N. D. Brasher, was a distinctive effect of festooned flags and bunting lend-spacious auditorium, the singing of the national anthem by the audience, standing with waving flags, made fitting inaugural for the meeting of the board of the hour were escorted to the platform. Mr. Brasher introduced Rev. N. M. Hayes, introduced James E. Watson, who delivered a splendid oration on "Abraham Lincoln," and Hop Robert, who delivered a splendid oration on "D.C. who served on "Frederick Douglass." Frank Fowler Brown sang a solo and J. Willis band and life and drum corps furnished the music. E. L. MOGGE, SPEAKER FOR SUN DAY MEETING. Y. M. C. A. Notes. Dr. B. J. F. Westbrook, of Oklahoma City, Okla., delivered a very timely and interesting Monster Meeting on last Sunday. His subject was "Catching and Holding." A large number of men greeted Westbrook and demonstrated by their message that they heartily agreed with his message. Dr. F. A. Stokes delivered the fourth of four sessions of the Sunday League. This talk embraced phases of the school and home life of the Indians. Mr. Mogge, financial secretary of the Y. M. C. A.'s of Indiana, will be the speaker at the Monster Meeting on Sunday. A peculiar subject will be his subject. Mr. Mogge, who has been connected with the Associations in Indiana for more than twenty years, will be the speaker at the Monster Meeting on Sunday and those interested in Association activities at Y. M. C. A. band and orchestra. At 3:30 a.m. his chorus of 50 voices, led by Secretary Thos. E. Taylor, will sing. All men are corporeal. The boys' Sunday League will be addressed Sunday by M. Harvey Jack-Emery, the boys' Life." He will also read a number of selections. The popularity of these meetings is increasing with each success. A large number of boys whose membership expired in February, have received the association's appreciation and they appreciate the Association and its efforts to keep them interested. Boy Scout School is composed of boys the Association held an athletic and swimming meet at the Association on Tuesday evening. Scout James H. McKinney, winner, having 15 points to his credit, Scout Leander Overton was second with 9 points. Scout Weathers the program closed with a banquet in the cafe, with the following present: Scout James, M. Stewart, L. Stewart Overton, Bunch, Eter and Howe, Assistant Scout Master Chas, Stewart and Scout Master Jeffranz, L. Stewart. The next master was in charge of Master Stewart. Counting the Sunday meeting, the Tuesday meeting, the three Bible classes, more than 150 boys attended religious services each week conducted by the boys' depart- The memory of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass was fittingly observed when the memorial at Tomlinson Hall was held under the auspices of the museum. The statue of Frederick Douglass was fittingly decorated for the occasion with American afgs, pictures of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, drawn by the very promising Indianapolis Colored artist, John Hardick, hung above the stage. For one hour before the meeting, Clay's hilarious performance, Cory Cousins furnished appropriate music for the occasion. Just before the beginning of the program, every person in the audience stood, and while the audience stood, the band playing the "Star Spangled Banner," the speakers for the occasion were escorted to the stage by a score of ushers. The program opened with the singing of the chorus, which the invocation was given by the THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. Rev. Charles Summer Brown, pastor of A. M. E. church, Connerville, Ind. The chairman of the program, Rev. L. M. Hapgood, pastor of Saulter's Methodist church, Terre Haute, Ind. was introduced by Mackenzie Brascher, executive secretary of the association. Rev. Hapgood made a few remarks, and was followed by two beautiful tenor soloes by Mackenzie Brown. The first speaker was Hon. James E. Watson of Rushville, Ind., former member of the Sixth Indiana District, who deliver a most eloquent address on the importance of the association was recognized by all, but on this occasion he was at his best. He reviewed the life of Lincoln from his birth to the time of his assassination. Mr. J. W. Willis of Covellman rendered a whistling solo, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Although a business man, it is an excellent power as a whistling soloist." been introduced by immediately showing their superiority. These goods are being shipped from one boundary line to another, extending into Canada. They are going into their third year. The expansion of our business is nothing short of maniacous. The universal demand is giving to be tremendous. We yet have lots of open territory for those desiring the agency. 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On Monday evening the lawyers of the city gave a banquet at the Y. M. C. A. breakfast in honor of a few friends. The portraits of Lincoln and Douglass were handsomely ramed and were held in the portraits, which evening when Mr. Joseph H. Douglass, grandson of Frederick Douglass, gave were given to the Y. M. A., will be formally presented Sunday STEREOPTICON EXHIBITION AND LECTURE ON GYNECOLOGY. Miss Lillian B. Hawkins, formerly of Lexington, Ky., is in the city the first woman to receive the Mutual Benefit Association of Joliet, Ill. She is interested in the ethics and science of gynecology, in which she is assisting women in their peculiar distresses. Her evening of February — Miss Hawkins gave a stereoicon exhibition and lecture at the home of Mrs. Hawkins, a woman of great bearing on the work in which she is engaged. This beautiful home was well filled with prominent women who, with manifestations, were pleased and benefited by what they say and heard. Requests were made to have exhibitions in the near future. Miss Hawkins is seriously considering the matter. JOHNSTOWN, PA. (Burrell Johnson.) Messrs. R. Johnson, H. T. Scott, H. Darts and A. Lloyd were taken into the Command and Porters' Clubs last evening. Mr. Ross Stewart of 627 Sherman is in charge of a fractured leg and broken kneecap. Mr. J. S. Caton also returned from the hospital, after being sick with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Logan, from Richmond, are stopping at the Wayside Inn by a local orchestra. For information address Burrell Johnson, 421 Bedford Street, by call 1631-Johnstown 1. Bell phone INFORMATION WANTED Mrs. Louise Adams, formerly of Humboldt, Tenn., who belonged to the school, is now Boykin, is still living. Any one knowing of Nat Adams or Nat Boykin please write Mrs. Anthony Johnson, 356 N. Hickory street, Champaign, III. PRINTER: Practical, News, Book and Job Printer of 18 years' experience. Must work a specialty. Eleven years in present position. Southern propositions not considered. Address, Printer, 513 West Ninth street, Little Rock. "MONEY MADE EASY" If you have the time and are in position to become an agent and will need to work with you, Articles you can make money easily and establish a good business of your own that will be worth much to you. Our articles are considered by us, and we will provide you with voluntary testify to their merit, and will prove to you, the best on the market. We will aid and protect in building up a substantial trade. You can start in a small way. We go over the United States are making good and are delighted with the articles and the work. If we can only get you started, it is easy to secure your co-operation over afterward. We are presented, when a new agent takes up the work we protect them by out selling others to take advantage of their business. We want you to sell "White's Special" Face Cream (bleach), Cold Cream, Face Powder (in assorted colors, including brown), Soap and Hair Dressing. In answering your inquiry for particulars we will also forward you samples of our articles and charge WHITES SPECIFIC TOILET Dept. "C." Nashville, Tenn. THE FREEMAN IN BALTIMORE Get The Freeman any time while in Baltimore. For sale by Harry McCubbins, agent, 516 W. Conway St., or Camden St. stagnage rooms. WHY THE HAWAIIAN HAIR-GROWING PREPARATIONS HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS. From the very beginning The Hawaiian Hair Growing Preparations have been recognized as the best, by giving better and quicker results. They employ a variety of techniques for purity and perfection. They embody only such ingredients that are Pure, wholesome and renovating to the hair. They also provide possibilities. These goods contain no coloring or adulteration of any sort. If you have never paid close attention to the hair, you will not compare instance the one you happen to be using) assuming that all are alike. then you should look into the subject. All preparations will not compare with the Hawaiian preparations in any way, as you yourself will find out by examining the hair. All preparations will not compare in clean, clear color, purity or give as quick results. They won't give the hair that healthy, glossy appearance among those using our goods. THE MUSICIAN Never lose sight of the fact that there are as many different kinds of hair preparations as there are of any other product. That the Hawaiian preparations are being introduced into every household is a testament to the leadership wherever they have been introduced by immediately showing their sincerity. ity. You should be the first in yourours. Address all mail to Mme. T. G. Bramam- dens, N. West Street, Indianapolis, Indiann. Send $1 for an assorted shipment and start treating your own hair. It is best to wash your hair thoroughly end of that time see the improvement in the condition of your hair. A better appearance, feel softer and it will be easier to wear. Your hair will be left clean, not covered with gum. Your hair will be glossy, not fried. Your hair will be clean, soft and the pores in the scalp are always open. The pores always being open is one of the main reasons for the hair being fried. Your scalp in order to grow the hair. Our goods does it, because they penetrate the scalp, a goods containing wax can penetrate the scalp. Our fore preparations containing it must stay on top of the scalp. By doing so we can prevent the pores and scalding the roots of the hair, hindering them from growing. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. On the Oneida Island. The genuine Carter's Rheauntic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of price, 50 cents (stamps). Has cured warts. Add to Biodan drugest, Indianapolis, Ind. NOTICE TO THE PATRONS OF THE FREEMAN! The Freeman is on sale at the Smokers' Hobe in Winston-Salem, N. C. Mr. Abe M. Long, proprietor, 309 Church street. WANTED! First-class barber, light complexion, between 30 and 35 years. Will guarantee $10 per week to work on white clothes. Will accept like to have party at once. Write H. C. Bishop, 114 South Main Street, Paris, Ill. 100 Per Cent. Quality! is incorporated in every article of jewelry we sell. We also bear new bear mind we guarantee every purchase. A great responsibility lies in the purchasing of a diagonal diamond. We assume as the responsibility is entirely imitated. Our word for it insures you against imitation J.P.MULLALLY DAMOND IMPORTER 28. MONUMENT PLACE FOR SALE, GREAT BARGAIN!! In Gent's evening dress suit, cost $20, price to you $15, good as new. Bs prepared for occasion and loved by all. To be on the 2120 on address Box 14, Builders Exchange, 390 East Ohio Street. Booker T. Washington Before death wrote his own story of his complete life from the cradle to the grave. People want the authentic book. Price. $12. We pay the express. Outfit and large picture free for 15c postage. Act quickly. Mullikin-Jenkins, Publishers Trains leave Indianapolis as follows: **EASTERN DIVISION.** 6:00, 8:00, 8:00, x9:20, 10:00, x11:20 12:00, 8:00, x9:20, 10:00, x11:20 6:00, x7:20, 8:00, x9:20, g11:20 **TERRE HAUTE DIVISION.** 6:10, x7:15, 8:10, h9:30, 10:10, x11:15 12:00, x7:15, 8:10, h9:30, 10:10, x11:20 6:10, 7:00, x9:20, g11:20 **NORTHWESTERN DIVISION.** 6:00, 7:00, x8:15, 9:00, 10:00, x11:15 10:00, x2:15, 3:00, 4:00, 5:15, f16:0 x7:15, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 **MARTINVILLE DIVISION.** 5:50, 6:50, 8:00, 8:50, 10:50, 11:50 x1:00, 1:50, 2:50, 3:50, 4:50, 5:50, 6:50 x15, m9:50, 11:10 **DANVILLE DIVISION.** 5:00, 6:00, 8:50, 10:50, 11:00, 1:00 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 8:10, 1:10 **CRAWFORDSVILLE DIVISION.** 6:00, 7:00, x8:15, 9:00, 10:10, x11:15 x2:15, 3:00, 4:00, x5:15, 6:00 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:10 b Ben Davis only x Limited. ge Greencle only. d Sally exc. Sun. L Lebanon only. m Mooresville only. d Dayton limited. p Plainfield only. h Hilander. 7 limited trains daily to Richmond, ind. connect at Richmond for all point. Ohio. Tickets sold and 150 hoops on no charge. Through to destination: no, excess fare. Will Promote a Full Growth of Hair, Will also Restore the Strength, Vitality and the Beauty of the Hair. If Your Hair Is Dry and Wrry Try EAST TIDA HAIR GROWER If you are bothered with falling Hair, Dandruff, itching Scalp, or any hair Trouble, we want you to try a jar of East India Hair Grower. The remedy contains medlar, almond oil, and the oil of the Hair, stimulate the skin, helping nature to do its work. Improve hair color by invoking with a balm of a thousand flowers. The best known remedy for gray hair is Browns also restores Gray Hair to its Natural Color. Can be used with Hot Iron for Straightening. S. D. LYONS, Gen. AGN, 314 East Second Street, Oklahoma City, Okla. 10c extra for postage. HOTEL BROWN 34th & South Wabash Ave. Douglas 9997 New in Chicago For Wife, Mother or Daughter Recommended by Press and Pulpit F. C. Brown, Prop. 55 Valuable Formulas, Illusions, Tricks and Household Hints in our Interesting Magazine Sent Complete for For Two Issues. JEFFERSON SUPPLY CO. Box 248, La Porte, Ind. For your Cleaning and Pressing, also alterations and repairing on Ladies' and Gent's Garments; we also make Trossers a specialty at $30. 155 15E Market St. Room 3. Colored Agents Wanted--Big sluk and acci- dent insurance. Box H-408, Cincinnati, Ohio. Hayes Brothers, Inc. Plumbing and Heating 236-38 W. Vermont St. Indianapolis White's FURNiture Store! DEALERS IN Furniture, Carpets, Bugs and Stoves 247-249 West Washington St. Cook Stores at $7.50 Opposite State House "GAVES THE RUB" THE EASY "CLEAN EASY" WAY Simply Stir the Clothes Ten Minutes WITH Clean easy NAPTHOLINE SOAP MADE BY LOUISVILLE SOAP COMPANY INCORPORATED LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Smoked Cigarettes For 22 Years Habit Was Running Him but he Conquered it in Three Days. Easily The portrait below is that of Mr. P. J. Klizgaray, a well-known citizen of Litigation, Atlanta, who knew that his life was being ruined through the perilous habit of cigarette smoking. yet could not find anything to stop it and solace the nervous craving until he got the remarkable that he had expected. A clerk, Hoy, M. Roe, Jadton, Ohio, teaches that 14 days after a visit to the hospital he must be out of the hale until 6:30 p.m. QUIT TOBACCO, GAINED 35 POUNDS. Everybody in Mangau, Ohio, is talking about the health flaws she sees getting rid of tobacco habit through the information gained in the free book. BOOK GIVEN FREE. A valuable, interesting book on how to over- write by obey. J. Woods. 781. G. Staehen. N. New York, X. Y., and he will send it free to anyone who are skilled in the crafting of the craftor to sniff, taste, and enjoy it easily, quickly, neatly and lastingly. Eye, heart, memory improve, vision gained and numerous other Real Colored People's Hair R We are the largest importers and manufacturers in this line. Plats, Wigs, Wigs, Puffs and Transformations in stock and to order. All our goods guaranteed to stand washing and combing and to hold the color and crimp All shades matched, none too difficult. Mixed gray our specialty. Send 2c for catalogue. Straightening combs and toilet articles our specialty. The only and old reliable Madam Baum's Hair Emporium 486 6th Avenue, New York City Mail Orders promptly attended to O Have we got it? FORMULATED 1900 1999 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs Amelia Hurubo Malone ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, GIRLING, LIFE BEAUTY COLOR AND ABABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1919 PRICE 50 CENTS ..Cut Rate Meat Prices.. No. 10 Pails (9 lbs. net) Absolutely Pure Lard..... $1.10 Plate Boiling Beef..... lb. 8c Choice Roasts of native beef..... lb. 12 1-2c & 14c Fresh Pork Shoulders, family size..... lb. 12c Pork Sausage bulk, 3 lbs. 25c Fresh Pork Side, by piece or sliced..... lb. 15c Choice Sugar-cured bean pork..... lb. 8c Fresh Pork Hams, sm.ll..... lb. 15c Smoked Jowl Bacon..... lb. 15c BILLS & BOETTCHER 341-343 E. Washington St. The Largest Retail Meat Market in the City FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES HARSH KINNY HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLABLAGE EASER TO COMP AND POT OF HAIR BEST AND QUICKEST THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT PRICE 25¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER NO. 022 STRAIGHTENTS THE HAIR BY ROLLING IT OF TWENTY YOUR BRAIN ROILS BEAT AND QUICKEST THING WE KNOW OF STRAIGHTEN HAIR PRICE $ 1.50 FORD'S PATENT TWO PIECE SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 023 YOU HEAT THE COMB THUS SAVING DURING AND SOILING THE COMB RETAINS HEAT LONGER. PRICE $ 1.50 PATENT SECTIONAL TOOTH COMB PATENTED LOCKING DEVICE FOR ROLLING TEETH TIGHT FORD'S SPIRAL HANDLE COMB NO.024 SOLID BRASS,NICKEL PLATED, LARGE AND VERY STRONG COMB BURN THE HANDLE OFF, SPECIAL CHOICE PRICE WITHOUT SOLDERING. PRICE $ 1.00 FORD'S SMALL BRASS FORD'S MEDIUM SIZED BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO.026 A GOOD AND SERVICED COMB FOR THE MONEY. PRICE 50% ALL YOUR GOODS WARRANTED AS DESCRIBED OR MARKED REQUIRED. FOR SALE BY YOUR WALER OR DIRECT FROM US UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE. IN WRITING DIRECT, SHOW MONEY BY POST OR EXPRESS MONEY OFFER: OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 46 W.KINZIE ST.CHICAGO,ILL Home Office 308-313 Majestic Bld., Indianapolis, Ind. Issues an up-to-date Health and Abcident Policy on weekly payments. We guarantee this company. -The Freeman. OILS ANYTHING CLEANS, POLISHES EVERYTHING PREVENTS RUST EVERYWHERE 3-in-One has been for 18 years the Old Refiable, largest-selling home and office oil. It makes a heavy encoy of oil to keep it on a soft cloth it becomes an ideal furniture polisher. Makes a yard of cheese cloth the best and cheapest Dusties Dusting Cloth. It absolutely prevents rust or tarnish on all metal surfaces, indoors and out, in any climate. PORD HAIR GROWER FOR DRY HAIR FOR DRY HAIR All Kinds of Pocahontas. PORO HAIR CROWER al Co. street 0; New 543 ous Treatment $3.25 3.50 4.00 4.75 4.75 s. Prices... $1.10 lb. 8c lb. 12 1:2c & 14c lb. 12c lb. 10c lb. 15c lb. 8c lb. 15c lb. 10c TCHER ton St. in the City property See Your Friend N, JR. 241 Lemcke Annex D'S WHITE OTION THE SNIN WHITE WHITE BASKETS