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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 Uni- ed States, an accom- plishment which can not be claimed by any other Negro pub- lication. Send us your subscription at once. THE FREEMAN A NATIONAL ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER The Freem As an advertising n dium is unequaled any Negro Newspa per, going into the homes of a class of thrifty, money-spend- ing Afro-Americans not reached by any other Journal. Mr. Advertiser, take the hint and try us. WASHINGTON'S FOLK-SONG FESTIVAL Unique Innovation Made Possible by the Pioneer Spirit of Miss Marie Madre, President of Bethel Literary AMPHION CLUB TAKES FIRST HONORS IN CONTEST AMPHION CLUB TAKES FIRST HONORS IN CONTEST Madam E. Azalia Hackley Achieves Signal Triumph as Musical Director at Washington's First Folk-Song Festival at Metropolitan A. M. E. Church Last Week - Trains Big Chorus in Eight Days - Rosamond Johnson and Pauline Lee in Spotlight - Folk-Song Festival to be an Annual Affair. VOLUME XXIX. NUMBER 11 WASHINGTON'S FO Unique Innovation Made Po of Miss Marie Madre, Pre AMPHION CLUB TAKES FI Madam E. Azalia Hackley Achieves Sign ington's First Folk-Song Festival Week—Trains Big Chorus in Eight Lee in Spotlight—Folk-Song Festiva (By R. W. Thompson) Bureau of the Freeman, 1223 S Strete, N. W. Washington is K. Azalia Hackley "came, saw and conquered" the nation's capital again last week, the second time with him. His greatest triumph was the training and direction of Washington's first star player. This truly American music received it has been decided to make the "Folk-Song Festival" an annual event and be carried into the stadium inserted into by which Mackley is to return next spring to cheer anew at Washington's games, made during her recent visits here. Washington's First "Folk-Song Fes- Spacious Metropolitan A. M. E. church was packed to the doors on last Tuesday evening with a throng of music and literature, including the first of its kind ever held in this city. The affair was under the literary and Historical Association, and was planned and executed by the society's far-visioned and ever-original president, Miss Marie A. D. Madre, Cultured Washington University. The enormous list of patrons will show, churches, schools and many musical and fraternal organizations being largely represented. The chorus of near-empty Hackley in just eight days of hard and strenuous work, but it is the popular verdict that had she trained in the art of performance not have been more satisfactory. In point of harmony, volume and artistic interpretation, the singing has never been excelled on any similar occasion in the past. The principal of the Hackley Vocal Normal Institute of Chicago, is deserving of the highest commendation for her services in this choirs and standard musical organizations of the vicinity, this remarkable aggregation typified the high-water mark of negro singing in the choirs and strong presentation. The degree of perfection attained by them with the limited time allowed for rehearsal stamps the singers as a form of performance. Hackley as one of the "wisards" of the times as a teacher and director. J. Rosamond Johnson Under the Calc clum. A distinctive feature of the festival was the appearance of Prof. J. Rosamond Johnson, of New York, now executive officer of the Music Settlement school of that city, and known to the country at large as the junior member of the once-famous theatrical team of Cole and Johnson, who loomed large for many years in the field of music comedy and negro character study. The world will never be over. "The Red, the Red, the Red, the Red," Shoo-Fly Regiment, Cole and Johnson's greatest feat in stageland. Mr. Johnson received an ovation when introduced by Miss Madre. He rendered two of his favorite selections, "Lil' Gal," (words by Paul Laurence Dunbar), and "his popular success," "Under the Bamboo Tree," besides contributing a speech that was the "last word" in felicity of expression and good fellowship. He paid a lofty thank you for the unselfish labors of Mr. Hackley, the man who has been a lifelong member of the negro people and confessed that she had given him the inspiration that led him to embark in the same line of effort and to found in New York the Music Settlement school, where there is an "open door" to the ambitious youth of the race. Just as exists at Mme. Heckley's thriving normal institute in Chicago. A chorus of students from the M Street high school, led by Miss Madre, has been delivered by the M Street, rendered with fine effusion, Mr. George, original reproduction, "Southland, the great, which has been highly praised by music-lovers of both races everywhere. Some of the "Big Numbers." Some of the "Big Numbers." A quartet from the choir of the Vienna Opera, the Muses gave him imaginative style Mime. Hackley's own creation, "Carola." This quartet was made up of Misses Bessie Ewell, Alison Burrell, and Lotte Crawford, including Miss Medora Moxley, Mrs. M. J. Richardson, Marion Butler, Miss Capture, Linda McAllister, and Mrs. Lina McAllister, won a hearty encore with "Since You Went Away," composed by a Rosamond Johnson and James McCallister, in the rendition of Over the Road's hit, an extra-dedicated attraction. Miss Pauline James famous Chicago contrife, assistant, National Institute, gave two charming numbers, "Morning, Noon and Night," and Rosamond Johnson, assistant, National Institute, gave two charming numbers, "Morning, Noon and Night," and Rosamond Johnson, assistant, National Institute, gave a tone range that is a variation. A quartet from many selections that won marked favor at the hands of the etnistic throng were: "Let Us Marry Every Traveler," led by Charles M. Crawford, the Spirit; Carl Diton), led by Mrs. M. Crawford; "Exhortation!" (Will Marion Crawford), led by E. Broadman, boyfriend to R. Jesse Hackley), Master Ellijah Crump); violin (caril C. because); (Clarence C. White), caril C. by angery; "Listen to the Lames," who also won applause by her high moth notes in leading "Couldn't Roll," led by Miss Elizabeth Stanley, horn "Deep River," (Burleigh); "I Knew Lord's Laid His Hand on Me," led by Mrs. Richardson, white Low Sweet Chair; and white --- Goines Jones. Piano solos of skill and beauty were rendered by Mme. Marjorie Groves Robinson, Miss Mary L. Europe and J. Rosamond Johnson, and the work of the chorus was done in the work of the chorus in the absence of Mme. Hackley, gave yeoman assistance in the accompaniments. As has been stated, the music of the festival was entirely the work of negro artisans as to composition and interpretation. A "Glad Hand" for Miss Madre: A "Gand Hand" for Miss Madre. The credit for the very enjoyable entertainment event that promises much for the music-lovers of the race is due to the largest measure to the energetic and artistic annual event in the history of Bethel Literary and Historical Association, has been foremost among her people in affording Washington the best thought and artistic endeavor among the negroes of the country. Her platform has always been graced by the best thought and artistic介质 of the white statesmen and intellectual leaders of the world. In addition to the attainment of the Bethel Literary Society, Miss Madre is the official head of the Women's Federation of the District, is a graduate of the law department of Howard University, and an active factor in the Woman's Relief Corps of the District. She is a graduate of the law department of the G. A. R. It is understood that Miss Madre retires from the chair of Bethel at the close of the current year and to the G. A. R. It is understood that Miss Madre was radiantly gowned in a Parisian creation, trimmed in a foot with rhinestones, artistically set. Amphion Gleen Club Takes First Honors at Baltimore. The Amphion Club, of which the nation has heard much in its twenty-five years, has more last Monday to take part in a singing contest with the Alphian College Club and the Morgan College Glee Club. The contest, "brought home the bacon," with a big margin to spare. The Washington party, made up of the Amphions and the Morgan College Glee Club, noon in a special car, furnished by the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Road made it very pleasant for the 35 ladies and gentlemen who made up the party. They were met at the train by a Sooker executive, Y. M. E. escorted them to Trinity A. M. E. church, where the contest was held under the auspices of the Amphion Club, galleries and all, and there was enthusiasm galore. The contest was spirted from beginning to end, and the welkin ring after each number. Prof. J. Henry Lewis, the personification of dignity and musical mastership, will lead the Alphians, and Prof. Oscar Johnson, polished and smiling, led the Alphians, and Miss Eslander V. Thomas, at the piano, stood sponsor for the gallants from Morgan University, and were admirably selected, with the result that a program of unusual excellence was sung by the Amphibians. The Alphians put forward "Drum Major," "Hallelujah Chorus," the sextette from Lucia, and the trio from the College College banked on "March of Our Nation," "Story of a Tack," and a "Laughing Song." The two songs that were to the merits of the principal teams were Will Marion Cook's "Rain Song," Johnson's "The Little Pickainnings" Gone to Sleep. Both clubs did their utmost, emphasizing both the musical and the dramatic elements of their judges. Prof. William Pickens, dean of Morgan College, Baltimore: Miss Ursula A. Guy, of the schools, and Mr. R. W. Thompson, of Washington, gave a unanimous vote in favor of the Amphibians of Washington, and the contestants for their strong showing. It is understood that the Alphinas will meet the Amphibians in Washington, and not dislike them, try to "get even" Directors Lewis and Johnson, of the leading clubs, made happy addresses, and gave their respective organization. Secretary Booker made an earnest appeal for support, and the Baltimore team is preparing to erect a $100,000 building in the city. A delightful feature of the program were the dramatic reading of Mrs. Emma Lee Williams, of Washington, Mrs. Emma Lee Williams, of Washington, "The Confessional," by W. W. Story, and responding to a heart encore told the colored preacher's version of the edited poem, "Following the entertainment at Trinity Church the party, until train time, enjoyed hospitalities tendered by Baltimoreians with Mr. John W. Brown as host-in- The Amphibion "line-up" was: Tenors, Jefferson, Reynolds, Key, Champ, Ellis, White, Braxton and Lewis; basses, Washington, Taylor, Chapman, Beale, Barbour, Brodell, Browne, Mr. James F. Alston went over as business representative. THE TOWN IN REVIEW. The very much alive Booker T. Washington Memorial Committee has INDIANAPOLIS, IND., SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 1916. JUST HOW YOU FEEL. HOW YOU FELT THE DAY YOU SMOKED THE FIRST CIGAR GET OUT THE WAY YOU LITTLE GUY, YOU LIABLE TO GET RUN OVER BY A MAN R.C. BUCKNER Among other officers, the department of the Potomac Woman's Relief Corps has elected Mrs. Julia West Hamilton as the chief executive of the delegate-at-large. These are colored ladies and they rank with the most senior officers in the local branch of the Woman's Relief Corps. Individual merit overtops the coloration among the splendid women who constitute this unique organization. Mrs. Addie R. Clarke, principal of the Clarke Training School, expresses her willingness to work with the young women of this vicinity and all over the country as responding to an enquiry that she was established practical six-weeks' courses in millinery and ladies' tailoring, two of the women of our race, in which women of our race engage. Mrs Clarke is conducting the foremost institution of its kind in the country. Robert Carroll, one of the two colored detectives on the Washington post, charges preferred some time ago by a colored man interested in an investigation and does not reinstitute and direct to duty. The charges been sustained by a trial board and Mr. Carroll had been recommended for trial. Mr. Apples of the fair-minded commissioner of the police led to a new trial, which resulted in a reversal of the findings of the trial and the suspended officers be restored to his post. The charges were pronounced groundless. Mr. Carroll's victory carriage was reinstalled, but back pay for time lost while under suspension. He is on the stand of the very best officers on the stand of Moor Pullman, superintendent of police. The March meeting of the Mu-So-Lit Club will be in keeping with the activities of the new president, Mr. Walter Singleton. The addresses will be given in Auckland. A geo-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital, geo-in-chief of Freedmen's Hospital, and will form a part of the this city. lar educational lectures presented to the civic organizations of this section of the country under the direction of the National Medico-Chirurgical Society, the local president, and Drs. G. W. Cabaniss and J. W. Mitchell are members of the local committee in charge of the propaganda. The subject of the lecture is "Who Doesn't Theme will be similar to that treated in the celebrated play, 'Damaged Goods.' Music for the meeting will be the Glee Club, fifteen strong." The annual social will be the stellar event of the Easter season. --- At a monster mass meeting under the auspices of the Tuesday Evening Club of Social Workers at the Howard Theatre Sunday afternoon, addressed whereby the faculty of George Amok Cook, secretary of Howard University; Prof. Kelly Miller, dean of the University; and by B. Howard Clark chief probation officer of the local juvenile court. The topic for the occasion, and in which deep interest was aroused is "The Need of an Indus Home School for Dellquent Colored Girls." ... In addition to those mentioned in connection with the musical director's role by the death of Prof. John T. Layton, incipient booms have been started in the interest of R. Nathaniel Dett, in the Hampton Institute, Carl Diton, holding a similar position at Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. Both are said to have been able to make a relatively able in handling the large issues that come up constantly in great school systems. It is stated that Mme. E. Layton, the president for the place, as the life work she has mapped out is of national and international scope, and would not comport with a permanent location in Washington. A lively tilt is going on between Owen Hinton, not the statistician of this city, and the former professor on negroity in Negro institutions in the United States Census Office, on the one side, and the former professor oniversity, Ohio, on the other. The charges are made by Mr. Hall that the management at Wilberforce is not all that much interested in school vigorously deny. The matter is finding its way into the public prints and much discussion is resultant. The students are being put out by the principals in the controversy. Wilberforce University is the leading educational institution fostered by the A. M. E. Church. The Baltimore and Philadelphia annual conference of the A. M. E. connection, A. M. E. Zion church next June just after the meeting of the general conference at Louisville, Ky. All of the conference will be held here for this important session. John Wesley, one of the finest churches owned by Zion in the country, is larger than the other churches, and its future will be one of the vital questions to be considered in the future. The piece of property is due, the greatest measure, to the business acumen of Bishop Alexander Walters, Rev. W. W. Walters, after a planned gift of $61,000, but in a few years will be marketable at a figure not short of $100,000, as it is located on the northwest side of the city, developing into a lively business thoroughfare, and is the main artery to the middle section of the wealthy northwest section of the city. Prof. Alfred Penn Lewis, principal of the Patterson school died Thursday night after a brief street, after a brief illness. The deceased was one of Washington's most numerous helpful organizations, external, religious and civic. Services were held Monday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Mitchell office. Prof. Lewis leaves a wife, Mrs. Augustine Goins Lewis, to her husband, and for her final葬礼 was given by the Ms.-So Lit Club and other organizations of a member presented similar offerings. In the Dramatic Spotlight. Billy King's Players, by general request, is being held over this week in the seintilating musical company "Cain Gunn," in which the full strength of the organization is shown and this seintilating musical is aptly fulfil versatility as artists. The new play is just the opposite of the serious dramatic requirements of "His Last Aggregation," and the aggregation scored heavily last week. pany is compelled to close here, as it is booked for an immediate return en- tertainment. Mr. and Mrs. King (Miss Hattie McIntosh) have been the recipients of much social attention while "in our eyes" the audience is a premium popular here and their early return will be welcomed. The Howard University Dramatic Club is to produce "Herod" at an early date. The campaign for District delegates to the Chicago convention is growing in warmth. Mme. E. Azala Hackley's "Folk-Song Festival" packed the Metropolitan A. M. E. church Tuesday night, and the group of of the typical American music that was thoroughly satisfying. J. Rosamond came down from New York to lead his own. The affair was under the auspices of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association, led by Miss Maureen Dade, its president. Fuller report next week. The Pew Club of Asbury M. E. church gave an admirable presentation of the andante Ruth, Ruth, Wednesday night at Mrs. Fannie M. Clair, management of Mrs. Fannie M. Clair, Mr. Robert W. Johnson directed and assisted the presentation anno. The leading roles were taken as follows: "Naomi". Mrs. Anna Cole Washington; "Ruth," Ruth, Nettie Sodas,pha; "Mary," Mary, Nettie Sodas,pha; "Horton H. Dean." Each gave the parts an intelligent and forceful interpretation, and won much deserved praise at the hands of a large audience. The Booker W. Houston Memorial Committee held a preliminary meeting last Saturday night at the home of Mr. Henry Lassiter, to take action relative to raising the District's share of the employment fund for Tuskegee Institute. BRUNSWICK, GA. Mrs. Mamie McClendon has returned from the Land of Flowers, where she reported a nice time among her Florida friends. Mr. Frank E. 'Stone, the expert tailor, is now with Mr. Carl E. Daniels' tailoring establishment. He is the owner of Mr. Deck Meyers, the expert presser, is with the same arm. They are now working together to write the public to see them before securing their Easter order. Their prices are right. Little Dale and mother and mother send their best regards to dady LeRoy, Jr. wants to know when they are coming home; also Miss Lucy Lee sends best regards to Mr. Eddie Alford. Mr. Henry Thomas, the popular jockey at the postoffice and customs house, is now the owner of the man he was married last week. Mr. Thomas is now all smiles. We wish him much success. Mr. Darnitt Lakes, of Darien, spent two or three days in the city, Mr. Littles is one of Darien's leading bar Look out for the Lille Whites. They are now planning to put one on over the boys one of their ammys 15 spreads. You can get them from Freeman every week you can keep tab on what is going here, there and everywhere. Mr. Prayler Keith will be glad to serve you with a copy each week or per copy. See him off. Fudd, Sff. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SINGLE COPY—SIX MONTHS, 85c: ONE YEAR, $1.50. THE "RED LIGHT DISTRICT" RUMOR! Chicago Colored Citizens Alarmed Over the Social Evil Coming into their Residence District THE CITIZENS WILL APPEAL TO THE MAYOR The Impending Conflict is the Topic in Social Circles, and is Freely Discussed Around the Clubs, Cafes and all Social Centers—The Women's Clubs are Planning to Take a Hand in the Controversy—A Search Light Thrown on the Mid-Night Scenes that May be Witnessed in the "Windy City." mayor of the city. The problem of red light districts has been well tested in greater cities of the east. When once they are broken up they never can resemble the streets of cities with laws of nature to condemn them and the moral restriction of society must be upheld. The argument of segregation is the weaker end of relegation and the more resolute determination of law against handlers by complaint, is involved. PHIL H. BROWN Delegate-At-Large—Chosen by the Rep- publicans of Kentucky. The expected has happened and Phil H. Brown is one of the delegates-at-lhe of Kentucky yeas will be to the National Republican Convention at Chicago—the decree of the recent Kentucky State Republican Convention. Mr. Brown is editor of "The Saturday News" of Hopkinsville, Ky., a well appearing journal, conspicuous for its timely and well written editorials. He has been prominent in the politics of his state for a number of years. PHIL H. BROWN. although comparatively a young man. He is a vigorous, campaigner, and doubtless the welkins will ring when he is in office. It is needless to say that Mr. Brown is for Charles Warren Falbanks, of Indiana, for the nation's chief executive, the convention having so instructed him, that he is not too much to say that the delegates would have stood for Indiana's distinguished son who stands without argument or campaigning, a man who is a member of the institution of President of the United States. PALM BEACH WAITERS DONATE TO WASHINGTON MEMORIAL FUND. (Special to The Freeman): Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, March 6.—Among no class of citizens was the late Dr. Booker T. Washington more popular than among hotel waiters. Pullman porters and the members of the race whose work constitutes direct per-service to the public. When the news of Dr. Washington's death was published in the papers of the country, the Red Caps of Philadelphia and New York sent telegrams of condolences to the public. 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ILL. NEWS. Elder A. T. Jackson, of Champaign, Hilton University, commence Monday at the A.M. E. Green, Rev. P. A. Green reports good success from his several reports. two con- firm. The Mission Banquet was a howling success under the management of the young members. The mission, Wilson, daughter and grand-daughter, of Topeka, Kaa., are visiting their mother and grandmother. Mrs Cecil Stuart and Miss Margaret Stuart, of Chillicothe, ILL, were the guests of Miss Iida B. Simmons two Terre Haute, Indian- apolis and Eastern Traction Co. 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Love is always a journeying. Love is mulitative. The love ever present for belief in God is the one written briefly that "God is Love." Love a man and he at once becomes your Friend and would likely ay down at once and at once the Cause becomes your life and you would sacrifice your fondest dreams in its favor. Love your life and the life disappears under the heat of the early sun. Love is Unselfish. If there is Love left, somewhere, then Hope is there and no matter what the distance remains, life success remain. If someone still Loves you or you still Love some one, hopelessness for you must die. For the light of Love is the light of Life, be- Love your Friends, Love your Work, Love your lot in life, Love Nature, Love Love your life. Love that thing that is, is a divine Purpose- itself reflecting Love. "Love is All." George the thief. How do you love anybody? You believe It? Do you love anybody anyhow? Does anybody love you? Better find out. Maybe you in this fix. Read, Read, Read. And signalled this here fond lament, I haven't did a thing but weep Since thou has went. Alas for I can't one of they Is it all off 'twixt I and you? Will you go wed some other gent? Tell me what kind of deign unto. Since thou hast went. O love, I done what I have did Without no thought of no offence. Return, return I sadly bid, Before my feelings git intence, I have gave up all wealth and show, I have lost all my fame, But O what joy 'twould be to know, That thou hadst came." How about it? Get YOU then? Can't teach you? I have no idea of the You're not a serious character anyway, are you? Is there any romance in your life. Look back and see if there isn't a chapter in your life. Almost every one has a certain chapter in their lives—a turning point made or marred their lives. Maybe this story will reach you. Read it, please: SACRIFICE. Almost a decade ago Helen A. Hunt, whose father was mayor of a small town, made or marred their lives. To-do, loved a young Englishman MY FIFTY-EIGHTH BIRTHDAY (He was 58 years old on January 17, having been born in Milledgeville, Ga., January 17, 1858.) I. Fifty-eight years have passed away Since I first saw the light; It has been a long day, So swift has been their flight; But each day has not been Sunday, or every night been bright, Have often dimmed my sight. II. The ocean throws far mighty tide Far out upon the land, And on its crested face ships ride Unhindered by the sand. So doubts and fears have not stopped Many mistakes I know I made This thought sustains, and nothing less Comforts me as this can. IV. Sickness and health have been my lot Fierce opposition came; Whether weak or strong mattered not From Georgia's fields of waving corn Where hills shine bright and red, Where at noonday I heard the horn of the sun, and I heard the voice He called me from the plow and hoe— In short, from father's farm— Called me the gospel seed to sow And lean upon His arm. The public schools and college, too, Have occupied my mind; I've filled positions not a few, and sought to be the blind. Mississippi counties I have blinded. Was editor eight years. Till I went to the place reserved Where men may sit as peers. I've been preaching thirty-eight years Bebish him near fourteen. Bebish him near twelf years While pleasures rolled between. Roll on, happy years, in thy flight; Under black clouds or cool rush air Through the grape or dust, Busting the blossoms shows where My treasures cannot rust. And when at eve I lay me down To rest within the grave, I will crown will crown For me He came to save. DENISON, TEXAS. (BY J. H. Owens.) Many people went to Sherman, Sunday, to attend the funeral of Mrs. Maggie Branham, who died at that place Friday morning. Eloquent sermons were delivered by Rev. G. W. Hill, of Sawyer, and Rev. C. C. Choice, of Denison. Rev. Alex. Taylor, brother of Deacon Gus Tayler, is in the city and has given valuable services at the different churches. Rev. B. Wicks was out of the city for a few days last week. Rev. B. Wicks was his church in good running order. Mrs. Jones has visited Denison recently. Mr. John Canady, an old citizen here, for Mr. John Grissom, a popular barber and K. of P. here, has received a trophy from the Mr. Fletcher Webb, who has been living at 612 W. Morton street, has bought a home on West Johnson St. The following are on the sik list: Mrs. Fannie Willis, Mrs. T. C. Boggess, Mrs. John Willis and three children of Mr. W. Bunkley. BRUNSWICK, GA. The Odd Fellows are now holding a big meeting in Savannah, Ga. Odd Fellows take about Georgia have been notified of a two days session of the subordinate lodges in the Masonic temple, Gwinett, near West Broad street. The meeting, held on account meeting of meeting is over the purpose of taking charge and administer the property and assets of the order. account meeting mismanagement on the part of B. J. Davis and S. B. Ingram, who were superintendent January 16th by the subcommittee of management. There were merely five members of the executive committee, when the subcommittee is supervised by Ingram. It also revoked the warrant or dispensation granted the District "NO NOTHIN." SACRIFICE Comforts me as this can. named James Gibson. A quarrel with her sweetheart caused the girl to come to America. Eight years ago she found work in the store of M. Yamataro, there she met Inomata. The Japanese worked in the store of M. Yamataro, Miss Hunt. They were married and went to New Orleans. The girl fell ill and Inomata worked night and day to bill and hospital fees. His own health became undermined and he became despondent. Some months previous while Inomata was working in the business, she met Gibson, he, too, having come to America. Sight of him the girl she still loved him, and Gibson, aware that he had loved her always. After days of silent anguish Mrs. Gibson, a friend of her, she loved Gibson. The Japanese listened with stolical silence to the story and then abruptly left his house, leaving the boarding house in New Orleans, Inomata said to his wife: "I am falling in health. You go to Jackham to divorce and I will not oppose it. I will say nothing. Then go and marry this Englishman you." The girl followed this advice. In December, accompanied by the man who had been her by-gone sweetheart, the woman came to Vicksburg. Here she met Would you have done that, young man, young lady? Glad it wasn't you? A very serious situation wasn't it? The Highway Man calls the Jap a hero and the girl a rare specimen of undaunted womanhood. It takes something besides ordinary feeling for a wife to confess to a husband that she does not love him, and what is more add to it that she loves another man. Then what about the husband who gives her up and consents to a divorce that she may marry this other fellow. Anywhere near your heart yet? But isn't this love or whatever you may call it, a strange something? You may talk about your race problems and your social equality. You may regulate your social affairs and make laws to restrict the people of certain races and certain classes, but you can't regulate hearts. That's another man's job. This is a great big old world and full of great big old problems. The fellow who plays the greatest number of them gets the biggest mark. We're all on examination. Never get it into your "noggin" that you won't solve some of these problems. Aim to all of them and you'll more than likely make passing mark. Here's a good prescription to have filled and take every hour: PLUCK. "Don't quit the fight And don't be sad, Make cheering up A sort of fad. Get wise to this— What you're do, This is not a mistake. Will pull you through! That's true in business, in church, in religion, in devilment, in anything, or in an affair of the heart. For out of the heart of yours will issue just what you really are. Grand Lodge No. 18. In revoking the dispensing this suspended the remaining three members of the executive committee. This leaves the subordinate lodges without officers, although A. D. Jones, representing Davis and Ingram, went into Fulton County Superior Court and will ask that the order be restrained from enforcing the decision of the sub-committee of management. There are 950 lodges in Georgia with a membership of 25,000. The sub-committee of management is composed of nine members and six of them are from the south. This is brought about in recognition of the large membership in the southern states. Mr. Steve Foster is still running the city meat market at the same place on G street. He can fill your supplies with either beef, pork sausages, mutton, veed or anything you want in his hand. Give him a trial is all he asks, and you will always call again. Help your race and the race will help you. Nuff said. Steve Foster (By Edward V. Anthony.) Miss Willie Clendening, of Nashville, was circulating here among her many friends last Sunday. The Society of Key Chapel M.E. church are making rapid progress in raising money for the benefit of the church. They are organized chiefly with captain. Each captain solicits money from each who drapes the church to give ten cents a week for forty weeks. W. S. Bailey, who has been confined to his bed on Railroad avenue for the past week, is now able to be up again. Mr. William Read, Sr., who has been so successful read the next two weeks, is now able to be out again. If you read the latest news read The Freeman, America's foremost Negro newspaper. See Robert Baker or leave order at the Citizen's Pressing club. Rev. Robert Baker, Sr., ably filled the office Chapel M.E. church on last Sunday. Miss Hattie Winston of East Blesose Street, is reported on the sick list. Key Chapel M.E. church lycceum rendered an appropriate program on last Friday night. Every one present seemed to enjoy the atmosphere which the performers filled with ecstasy. The lycceum is programmed only, and who hope all the people of Gallatin will cooperate with literary spirit and help to forward this wise movement. Let our young men and women open their eyes to all that is presented by the many good things said and done in these meetings. The program rendered was as follows: Song, "Blessed Assurance"; prayer by Rev. Robert Baker; song, "My Country 'Tis of Thee," solo, Mr. Ruber Harris, accompanied by brass band; recitation, Miss Abergale Baker; solo, Miss Eva Culp; paper, Dr. J. N. Rucker; selection by the band; duet, Miss Abergale Baker and Miss Edna Ward, paper, Mr. Edward Bodie; dottier, Mr. D. Jenkins, remarks by the president, Dr. I. C. Ramsey, Mr. Edward V. Anthony was in Nashville Saturday on business. GREENVILLE, TEXAS Miss Evelyn Meyers returned to her home in Gaigalleville, Sunday. The Ladies' Progressive club met last week at the residence of Mrs. Leon Roll, who was called and all responded with quotations. After all business was attended the guests were served to a lady and all present. This club is doing numbers of good things for the poor and needy, having given a cord of wood to the old ladies of the city last week. Last Sunday was P. E. day at C. M. Chapel, manified, also financial, interest, manifested, also financial, there being over $30.00 raised during the week. Prof. Martin and his pupils gave the teachers and pupils of College Hill a pleasant surprise last Friday by paying the cost of the trip. He was spent in visiting and playing ball, his boys carrying away the honors, 5 to. Prince Koba Rega's lecture at Wesley Chapel Friday night was a success. His pictures are an education to children. His lectures are brilliant and inspiring. The Parent-Teachers' club has purchased a fine pig to be kept on the school grounds and fed from children's The children of Room A, of College Hill school, are writing a series of letters and a newsletter to friends and have asked the reporter to publish one each week that they may be read by the people of the city. Look for them in the Essay by College Hill school children—To the people of Savannah District and friends: There are so many homes, schools, churches, homes, schools and churches, that I will only mention a few of them. In our homes we need first, a teacher, a teacher, a teacher, our xards, our homes inside and out. THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER. 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We, as children, have never learned the art of practicing manners, and when we do we will have accomplished the school and teachers on earth. Respectfully, Della Murrell. Notice to teachers of Hunt county: We send subject to participant in Culberson, chairman athletics in county, as the committee wishes to arrange the program for the county authorities will be held in Tex. April. YOUNGSTOWN. O. Special to THE FREEMAN. Frank Miller, of Mahoning avenue, as well as Oak Hill avenue, are on the sick lane. Mrs. James Field is getting along nicely. Gerries Morton died of pneumonia. Miss Emanda Howard of Pittsburg, was called to this city on account of the illness of Mrs. James Johnson, of Stake street, who is now able to sit up. Wilma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emanda Howard, was scaled two weeks ago, is doing nicely. The Stewardesses of Zion A. M. E. Chandler is at the home of Mrs. Butler, 841-1-2 West Federal street, and the willing workers met at the house of No. 13 Murdoch, on Thursday. Oscar Rogers, aged 29, died in Toronto, Canada, February 7, and the wife of his sister, Mrs. Thomas Lonesome, 488 Edward street. He was born and raised in this city and leaves the following: Mrs. James Saunders, Mrs. Lillian Bradshaw, Mrs. Will Jones, Brothers Charles and Wallace and a large number of friends. Rev. Glimore officiated. Mrs. Queen V. Robinson, Glenwood avenue, entertained at dinner Sunday at 11 o'clock, of Hubbard, and Mrs. E. William. From all reports of the surrounding town, the fire on March 7 will be a large affair. All arrangements have been completed. Miss Sadie Boggles, 488 Edward Street, brother, Ray Boggles, who is with the Twenty-fifth Regiment, stationed at the base of the hill, that he is a sharp-shooter and sends regards to all. Johnson, No. 10 Lorain court, entertained at her home the Camp Fire girls Saturday afternoon. The Hudson was called to the bedside of her sister, Spurlock, in Pittsburgh, Pa. 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Some o' This and Some o' That Patrona Lazza, I want you to take leads in Tharon's "Big Revue of 1916." How about it? Write. Dudley—Patrick kin yer sing? Pat—Shure Uncle Dud. Dudley—In what key? Pat—Donkey. Mr. Lew W. Henry, if certain performers would take heed concerning your item of February 19, their financial affairs would increase with great speed. Moral—Whatever is worth while is worth the effort. Mr. Nix—Mr. Stringbeans ought to be able to make a chicken quick. Mr. Bix—What makes you think so? Mr. Nix—Because I noticed several times where he made a quick "duck" and got away. West and West, who are making their first tour South, are very clever artists. Mr. West is a comedian and dancer of rare ability, while Mrs. West possesses a fine barytone voice. Both combined are extraordinary. They are "IT RAYS TO ADVERTISE." There was an audience and he had a opened up a theater on a dollar- eighty cents— The dollar for scenery and the eighty for an ad. Brought him three lovely dollars in a day, by dad! Well he booked some performers and a little more space. And he plunged into the system with a face. The people docked to his two-by-four. And soon he had to hustle a larger place to show. Upon the square where the people pass, he used it to a corner that was all plate glass. He fixed up the theater with the best that he had, And he rem'em all about it in a half- page ad. He soon had 'em coming and he never, never quit, And he wouldn't cut his ads one "by that hand. With he kept things humming in the town ever since, And everybody calls him the Vodivilh Prince. Some say it's luck, but that's all bunk— Why he was doing business when the People like the show and the geezer was wise— For he knew the way to get 'em was "A PACK OF CARDS." Our Game of Life Is Typified in a Pack of Cards. First—We have a full pack, which is number, averages our life's duration. Second—There are fifty-two cards, COLORED SCHOOL MAY GET $5,000 White Men Praise Normal and Indus trial Institute at Mass Meeting Here—Subscriptions are That the Atlanta Normal and Industrial institute has an excellent opportunity to aid it in carrying on its work of training colored boys and girls for the work of life, was the interesting anecdote at the education mass meeting held at Taft hall, Auditorium-Armory. White men familiar with the work of the school told the college told of the excellent work which it is doing and paid a high tribute to its head, while Rev Richard D. McCormick, a summary of the growth of the school and the manner in which its work is being done, told the work man who has asked that his name be withheld has advised the management of the school that he will give $2,500 to the institution as soon as possible. Other other friends. More than $800 had been secured prior to Sunday afternoon's meeting, and following the gathering that brought subscriptions made at the mass meeting the amount had been increased to Rev. Stinson has been at work on the project but a very short time, and was much encouraged with the help of the students. He expressed confidence that the remainder of the money will be secured in to get the gift man has been given. Students Render Music. Music by the students of the school was an interesting feature of Sunday afternoon's service, and explanation was made of the determination of the students to get into the world as workers men and women whose training is not confined to classroom experience, but who have knowledge of the work that is farm, at the sewing machine and in the kitchen. McCord, governor of the Federal Reserve bank at Atlanta, presided at the meeting and spoke in behalf of the school. "While white people are perfectly willing to do that he should be doing," he said. "He is doing." said Mr. McCord, "you must help yourselves. Education is broad, but the thing for you to do is to get that education which will do you the greatest amount of good. It is better you have no education than that you have no education does not you the difference between right and wrong. The people who are going to court these days from both races are women." The education that you should have that education which will fit you for the performances of some definite duty in life. You should not without working for it. The white people work for their living, and you should work for your own. The education should teach you your duty to yourself and your God. Every clash between the races in the state of Georgia will lead to a great commonwealth in the estimation of the people of other states the state. I would warn you not to listen to these people who preach social equality and the doctrine is a dangerous doctrine, and men as Dr. Stinson to lead you you not to be tempted to give ear to the people in your district. You are fortunate in having such a man to lead you, and it affords a pleasure that I am able to say a word for the assistance for him for the work which we do. L M Lundrum, superintendent of the schools of Atlanta, declared that education is based on usefulness. We must learn to teach and teach. We must learn to teach and only through this system we give training for the highest aim, and I believe we should teach the children to do the things that are right. A thorough education is to carry with it the full experience of our building, we must build character. *School Is Fortunate.* "I am told to see the work that you are doing. Boys and girls of the colored race are being taught to earn their education, and the basis upon which they must be baked. The school is fortunate in being at its head the man who is in charge of its activities at the present time, and it must be added a word of commendation for him upon the work which he is doing." In beginning his remarks, W. O. Botee paid a high tribute to Rev. Stinion. He said in part: "I believe that the American, which the greatest negro of America, has fallen upon the white population of R. Stinion. The white people of this city trust him. My advice to the negroes is to best class of white people and to let the You will not have any trouble disap- luging between the best white peo- the and those who will not trust you, the negro race in Atlanta and in the just as many as there are weeks in the year. Third—Four colors, as there are quarters in the year. Fourth—When in each color, as there are weeks in the quarters. Fifth—The different colors typify the different trials and colorings of our life as, for instance, the heart should be like our own—innocent of deceit, pure and simple; and, when this color is trump in our domestic and social relations, then the game of life is never endangered. But when its sister color, diamonds, gets the upper hand, then life, in all its intoxication, may sparkle and flash, but the result is ever the same, it ends in a cold stone—dead for good and alive for evil. And, oh! how many hearts have been sacrificed to gain diamonds, and how many of God's noblest creations have carried through life, instead of a contented heart, a satchel of diamonds, every gem of which was purchased by degrading her or his divine and immortal attributes, and, when thus acting, they simply allied themselves to the colors, to which so many are driven. They give to every enemy a club, with which they are beaten. In German it is called "Kreuz." And many of us have seen and heard of it in French, how many a man has started out in life with the "Treff" card in diamonds and ended up in a cold application of the spades. Yes, this complex must we come at once. Hamlet says, ends all of our games and And thus, while we start in life with unfriendly criticism, which causes us to deceive, the miss the ripe age of 66, but then in life's morning we often have "500" high, low compensates "Jack" for the ripe age of 66, or "ordering up." For all of our bluffs scare away the death "poker," who cards us off to the grave, where all of us are so blended that it is immaterial whether we have been kings, queens or knights, or our sorrows, but the "slams" come nevertheless. How many of us have themselves into the "400" to become the "joker" on the "table" of "concern." The ace is the high card; it is the supreme card as is the creator of all of us, and the primal number, the one card that makes up the whole pack. The deuce is husband and wife, how often do they play the deuce with each other, involving the whole pack. state of Georgia is judged by every colored man and woman in it. Those of other states don't select the best of you for the formation of their opinions concerning the race. "The same is true of the white people. You must remember that. If you cannot build up your race, you do so. Do not fail in a good citizen. Every time that you advance you raise a standard of the colored race in the state of Georgia. "I am greatly interested in the work which is being done at your school and in the institution you have been institution your moral and financial support. He deserves it and is doing an excellent work for you. He deserves your confidence and your help," he said. "I am confident that this school has been founded and conducted along the right line. 'In Holy Writ,' he said, "it is written that we shall live by the sweat of our brow, and that we shall learn to make ourselves to make a living with your hands. It is for each of you to make for yourselves what you want to be, but do not expect to be something for you." Respect for Bankers. "I have as much respect for the man who drives a mule on our streets as for the man who works conscientiously and earnestly. If he is honest and sincere in his purpose, the man who earns his bread by driving his car is the man who is deserving of respect. "The negroes of this city must help this school. The white people have been good to it because it is deserving of their support, and the white people have been supported by the white people alone and I am glad that the negroes are contributing to its support. You must be a good supporter of this school is doing a great work for you and I am hopeful that success will attend his efforts for many years to come." Rev. Stinson explained the conditions upon which the offer of $2,500 had been made to the negroes. "The negroes is due to idleness among the members of the colored race. "I see the wisdom of making this a great education. "I want the trust of the members of my own race," he said, "I am interested in the young men who are found in the pool roms and under the influence of alcohol." Explanation was made of the need for money with which to pay debts, buy tools for the workshops, pay for fuel and food and purchase clothing, and buy clothes and shoes are not here today," the speaker said, "because they haven't proper shoes and clothing to wear." Upon the suggestion of the white speaker, rising vote of confidence in Rev. Stinson was expressed by those who attend the gathering. Subscription List. The list of subcribers follows: Chicago friend, $250; Cleveland Hodgson, $250; G. F. G. Swift, Chicago, Ill. $100; $100; Mary E. Converse, Philadelphia, Pa. $100 J. Jackson, Pittsburgh, $100; $100; $50; R. E. Pharrow, $50; a friend, Boston; $25; Bishop H. B. Parks, Chicago Ill. $25; John N. McEachern, $25; Miss Mary L. Jackson, Pittsburg, $25; J. D. Hopkins, Pittsburgh, $25; Miss Ella May Powell Gainesville, Ga. $12.50; Mrs. M. R. Powell, Galnesville, Ga. $12.50; William L. English, Pittsburgh, $12.50; L. Eng- lish, $10; J. S. McBurney, $25; Rev J. A. Hadley, Consonba, Pa. $25; R. L. Goodrum, $5; R. W. Statham, $25; S. L. Anderson, Pittsburgh, $25; West Bay, Miss, $5; E. F. Sims, $2.50 Mary Grant, $2.50; E. B. Sters, $2.50 E. Hudson, $2.50; Alberta McKenzie $2.50; Sadie Anderson, Pittsburgh, $2.50; N.elle Turner, $2.50; Threate, E. E. Logan, $2; Rev D. H. Porter, $2; Rev J. R. Fleming, $2 Sallie Butler, $2; D. B. Washington, $1. $1.050. $-Atlanta Constitution. CLAXTON, GA. (By J. B. Norton.) We made our first stand last night Feb. 27. to a large house. The show is nicely arranged and went fine from start to finish. Kid Lewis opened the show with a shouting song, "At The Ball Tonight," and was very well received. "When You Leave the World Behind," was rendered by John Lewis with great success, and Kid Homes put over that song, "In the Town Where I Was Born." But that charming little lady, Miss Dortha Lewis, did not fall to bright the house when she sang the song, "At the Million Dollar Tango Ball." She knows how to deliver the goods. Tom Shaw, the boy from Mississippi, is putting over the song, "Down in Arkansas," with great success. Then the two esteemed comedians is introduced, William Earl and Happy Howe. Then the fun began and the house began to roar. The Original Happy Howe sings, "Honey. Oh! The High Cost of Loving" by Happy Holmes. He is a clever comedian and he knows how to put his song over. Miss Wille May Dowdy, the little buck and wing dancer, did not fall to the song, "Everybody is Crazy About Love." Then come the one, Billy Earl, to close the first part with "Coal Man." HICKMAN, KY. NOTES. Messrs. William Scott and Gentry Willett in City, Tenn., were in the city this week. Miss Ona Jenkins has returned to her home in West Hickman and an interesting meeting this week at the home of Mrs. Jenkins. Mr. Thomas Phillips called several friends about him last Monday to celebrate his birthday. Covers were laid for 12. Mr. N. W. Brassfield, of Woodland, Tennessee, a successful stock buyer, bought the land for $1,100. Mr. Brassfield is a frequent visitor of Hickman, and numbers his friends by the scores. He attended the home of Mrs. Embry Jones last Monday night. Mr. Brassfield, presiding elder of this district, filled the pulpit at the C. M. E. church Sunday. Rev. Moody was former pastor of this church and his many friends were great or see him. Mr. Moody was the presiding elder in splendid shape and is expecting a good report from all the churches. Sue Bee Club met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Collier Monday night of last week. The prosecution on strength, service and success. The following ladies read papers: Miss Hazel McGee, Mrs. Sylvia Talley and Mrs. Berney Clark and daughter Eva of Union City, Tenn., were pleasant visitors in the city last week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fowlet both are fine, a fine baby girl. Both are doing well. Mrs. Hester Stinson is improving after an attack of pneumonia. HICKMAN, KY. Mrs. Leafy Thompson Pursely, the lovable wife of Mr. Herman Purseley, was buried from the C. M. E. church Bayside. Elle Webb, a stranded boy of 15 years of age, was sent to his home at Nashville,enn., by the generous peopl of Hickey. Mrs. Samuel Cunningham, of Union City, is teaching at the Woodring Settlement. Mrs. Rowena Rose has resumed teaching in the bottoms. The Busy Bee Club gave a very successful and enjoyable valentine entertainment at the U. B. F. Monday night. The following persons received prizes: Mrs. Rosebud Hayes won the wedding ring contest; Miss Anna Rhodes, best home-made valentine; Miss Willie May Graves, the best impromptu valentine; Mrs. Lou Bertha Duett, best darned heart; Miss Emory Jones won the contest in guessing the number of hearts in a jar. Master Stephen Allen made the highest welcome in smashing hearts. Mr. Rendrick Hancock was awarded the booby prize. J. D. Hales concerted band rendered sweet music for the occasion. A beautiful entertainment for J. D. Hales' concert band will be given under the auspices of the Busy Bee club on Washington's birthday at U. B. F. Hall. This entertainment should bring out the largest crowd of the season, for it has been the policy of Mr. Hall to render the music free for all church entertainments. Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fowler, of Owens, a fine baby girl, on Sunday, February 13. Mother and child are doing well, and Charlie is walking over the tops of the barns and cotton houses. R. D. Stoner was in Fulton last week attending the Ministers' Alliance and responded felicitously to the welcome address. Mrs. Forest Coleman is improving after a slight illness. Mrs. Hunter Stinson is suffering from pneumonia. Miss Tertha L. Nichols spent the week-end with Miss Sadie Barkside and Mrs. Diane Barkside. The following gentlemen attend the Farmers' Conference at Jackson, Tenn. Feb. 24 and 25: Geo M. Freeman, Ames Nichols, Jr., Lloyd Klyce, Ames Nichols, W. J. Wueston and Mr. John Milner. Little Willie Ella Moore, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Holland, is sister. Hurrah! George Atwood is walking, Annell is singing, Missouri Milwaukee has been confined to her bed several weeks. He is enjoyable valentine social in the basement of the church Monday night. At the request of attest the popularity of the club. GALLATIN, TENN. (By E. V. Anthony) Mrs. John Rogan was a visitor at Stark's Knob last Sunday. The Misses Mayberry of Blythe stained their hair and remained on last Thursday evening with a leap-year social. Mr. DeShield McCullough, of Nashville, presided at the piano. Mr. Allen Willer spent Sunday at South Tunnell. See Robert Miller if you want The Freeman, or leave order at Citizens' Pressing Club. Murrry and Miss Katie Vaughn were quietly united in the bonds of matrimony on last Sunday evening at the residence of Mr. Potter Vaughn were reported by Rev. Peter Virtress, pastor of Winchester Street Baptist church. Miss Irene Goodall is still confined to the church, Miss Fannie Harrison and Mr. Lewis Weathers are reported on the sick list. This leap-year festival given at the Immaculate Hall on last Friday proved a very interesting and successful affair. A good crowd was present, and a neat list is called. Theentine festival given at Key Chapel M. E. church on last Monday evening has thus far proved the "hit" of the season among church festivals. A good crowd was present at the helm, thus assuring nothing else but success. Mr William Bryant, late of John H. Church, Shannon acquired two new instruments—a beautiful trombone and baritone, and we state with pride he is a master of each instrument. He be with the above show next season. We note from the last issue of The Freeborn News that the home boy, is now with Rickard & Pringer's Minstrels. He is holding down the position of trap drummer, having articles, and is a master of each one. Many beautiful samples of woolen and silk tunes, and Tell Little Robert Miller if you wish, the Freeman, or leave order at Citizen's club. SHREVEPORT, LA. (By Chas. J. Harris) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smedler, Jr., celebrated their tenth anniversary Tuesday, January 8, 1916, at residence 1000 Carlyle, of host their many friends were present and witnessed a most delightful event. The grandest fair of its kind we have some time, as Mr. Joseph Smedler, Jr., spared no pains in making it very beautiful. Of Parisian punch was prepared by Mr. Seleste L. Chandler, who declared this to be his first, yet, and he some mixologist. The man was served by Miss Florence Nash, a ANDERSON, IND. (By Wm. Martin.) The colored citizens of Anderson were disgraced Monday night when they showed "The Birth of a Nation," to throw its scenes on the largest canvass in the city. It speaks very badly for the city of Anderson, after the best interests of the pastors and business men, who are supposed to stand by and protect and protect after the best interests of the people who are supposed to influence. Anderson was the first in the vicinity to admit the disgraced scene. After the best interests of the people awaken to a sense of their responsibility, to take a stand against all defenses of the city, to motivate and protect those things that are beneficial and uplifting to humanity. A goodly number of the citizens of Anderson are members of the dianapolis Sunday to attend the meeting at Tomlinson Hall. Among the number will be Joey L. McGee, a member of the Sanofia Hotel; Mr. Grant Dorsey, one of the leading barbers of the city; Mr. J. W. Tibbs, Mr. L. Patterson and Wm. Martin, the writer. The United Order of Odd Fellows gave a valentine entertainment and a special dinner at Main streets, Monday night. Aside from the vocal talent, the No-Name Band furnished some excellent renditions. Prof. O. Singleton, of Louisville, who is traveling as the general superintendent of the Society for Colored Children, has been in the city for a week. He has made several appeals in the larger white churches he has responded liberties to that cause. Mr. James H. Boone wishes to announce his engagement. He is to be married to a fair lady who has fine musical qualities and is an excellent eloquentist. Mrs. Elizabeth Ayers, of Indianapolis, who represents the Port Colony of Indianapolis, has the expectation of opening up a branch hair parlor here. Mr. Walter Cass, who married in Cincinnati, was in the city Sunday. He and his wife are on their honeymoon trip to Richmond and will be accommodations at the Saratoga Hotel. The Anderson Royal Bunch will give a New Years' Dance February 22. It will be at the Owlton hall, and will be given at the Owlton hall. Out-of-town guests will be invited. SOLDIERS' HOME NOTES, MARION IND. Basel Van Cleve, formerly of Indianapolis, while on his way to the mess hall for breakfast Thursday, slipped in the frozen ground and sprained his h仁 joint. It is now in the hospital for treatment. James A. Jeffries, William Buchanan, John C. McGee, Benjamin Mooney, Benjamin La Force, Isaiah Coleman, Luke Burries, William Griffin and Frank Haywood are getting along more hospitable. The old wife are much interested in the coming primary election and are looking over the large array of candidates for those who are for the uplift of their race and a proper recognition for rising generation that is coming on. While there has been lots of sickness and trauma among the members of the Home from the flood, the condition of nearly all has settled down to a normal state. Col. J. H. Ringgold is arranging to get friends on the 28th of the present month, that being his —th milestone in life, and says at the present time he is —the "old" and sends greeting to all friends. Lincoln's birthday anniversary was appropriately observed by the colored members of the Corps of Cadets, who was tastefully decorated with flags and bunting and each member wore a Lin-tern and small flag in the happe of his birthday, to celebrate their Moses, the martyr Lincoln. Oldest in His Class. Marlon Hansberry, the foreman of the dish room at the mess hall, is the oldest employee of the Home in his class, having held his present position eleven years. He has several employees under him and his department is kept as spick and span as a lady's parlor, and there is less confusion by reason of changing help in this part of the mess hall than in any other department. Come on, old soldiers, to the Home. There is plenty of room here. Good, warm clothing, an abundance of good things to eat and steam heat, day and night, and it costs you nothing. "Can you beat it?" Old veterans, relatives and friends, keep your eye on this column, and for any information, forward stamp for reply to Sergeant, Barrack No. 1. DR. F. H. COOK ELECTED PASTOR Dr. F. H. Cook, Editor of the Natchez Weekly Herald at New Orleans, La. Dr. F. H. Cook has been elected pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church in Arkansas and Margaret's churches in Arkansas state. Dr. Cook is known through the entire country. He is one of the oldest ministers we have to pulpit orator and loved by all who know him. In this pit will make any one witness the above as true. He is also editor and manager of the Herald, one of the journals in the state that he has published for fourteen years. CREAM CITY NEWS. (By H. Jones.) MILWAUKEE, Wis.—(Special.)—The Frontenac club is providing beneficial to the idle young men of the city, as it offers them a chance to learn and then makes them members of the club. Their ball last Thursday night proved to be a success; several prizes were given to the different masked characters. Mr. Billy Dickerson's birthday party was a splendid affair. The Wickliffe lunch were the chief guests; they filled the room with favorite selections which had to be "old" order to bring Billy back to childhood. On the Slick List—Mr. John Malone, the prosperous manager of the Turf, 309 the street, has been confined to his bed street, has week, but is feeling slightly better at it. Mr. Malone's many friends hope for his speedy recovery. -- Mrs. Mildred Brown to her bed with complicated alliments. Ms. Malone is deaconess of St. Mark's A. Mark's A. and is missed very much by the members and her many friends. She has the past four weeks. Visitors will find her at her home, 519 Wells street. CENTERVILLE, LA. Dervunlilvie Lodge No. 37 K. of P. m. m. night. Sir S. Wim. Wiggins was present at the meeting for the ensuing term. The Lodge is making good progress under the presence of the Rising Sun county gave a reception at the Castle Hall. Saturday night. The Lodge was present was delighted, and they were able to make time. Rev. J. H. Leonard, pastor of church, preached a soulstring symphony. The gathering was large. The collection was $25. You leave your address for the Freeman with F. D. Henderson. Mrs. Evan Logan, who is a guest of the Wayside Inn, is ill of the grip of the Wayside Inn, is ill with the grip. On last Friday evening the Boys' Blue Belle Club was organized. 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Mr. Tyler said that the race was entitled to one delegate-at-large, and not merely an alternate, as the case has been for many years. Mr. Tyler waited until the very last moment, when seeing nothing doing along the line of his thinking, he took the bull by the horns, going after the thing on his own hook. He is being supported by white men who are an especially prepared slate. Thus the beauties of primary elections are unfolding. Phil H. Brown, of Hopkinsville, Ky, editor of "The Saturday News," has been chosen as one of the eight men who will go from the state of Kentucky to Chicago as delegates-at large to the National Republican Convention. It is a distinction to be selected as a "Warwick, a king maker," and the delegates do stand in such a relation to the nation even if void of the monarchial flummery. In many instances these men are of presidential calibre, as the past has shown, when Presidents, like Saul, rose right from among their own groups. Quite a distinction to be a member of such groups when a President may be touching your very elbow. Such makes for the grandeur of institutions of democracy. The attacks on Wilberforce University are being resented. President Scarborough insists that there is nothing wrong at the institution. It is making its usual headway, and which is in keeping with that of similar schools. In its defense many fine expressions of the value, importance and usefulness of the university have reached this office. They come from the highest officials of the state, and from those who are in closer touch with the work. However, its success is its best advocate. The need of better and greater facilities is the surest proof of the appreciation of it, and its efficiency. Wilberforce needs additional buildings, according to the president, and greater facilities for taking care of the increasing demands. The primary held throughout the state by all parties did not furnish any particular surprises. Most interest centered in the Republican party. In the party the keenest rivalry was between Harry C. New and James E. Watson, candidates for the nomination for "United States Senator. At this time they were especially concerned about the colored candidates. At this time it appears that Dr. James R. Norrell has been nominated for Senator on the Republican ticket. The candidates for the county offices were not different to those whom it was generally thought would be successful. Among these are Rucker, Sourbier, Boeuf, and the same can be said of the candidates for other places, there being but a very few surprises. The ticket is strong, and bids fair to be successful when the great contest comes. Someone had it that President Wilson in a recent talk on the navy situation got off a good one on what he called a "darkey" preacher. By the way, when a Southern white man refers to a Negro as a "darkey" he means it as a compromise expression between the rather dignified expression "Negro" and the hated term "Nigger." This is especially so when he wished to work off a bit of humor. He knows that if he said "Nigger" it would kill the joke and the expression. And if he said "Negro" the joke would become "stale, flat and unprofitable." The someone referred to in the beginning thought that 'the President should have been too dignified to use the expression "darkey". There is a re-expression of the which runs something like this: "A little nonsense now and then, is relished by the best of men." is reinsued by the best or men. We recommend it to our sequemishly friend. We think it somewhat what he said. We think he might sufficiently think a homely "darkey" joke would be appreciated. But to the joke, he said that in fighting force, though not in quality, the navy is reckoned, fourth in rank, though, he said, he suspected when talking with the officers they could give an account of themselves which would raise them above fourth class. "It reminds me," he said, "of that very quaint saying of the old darkey preacher. 'The Lord says unto Moses, come fourth, and he came fifth and lost the race.' The someone referred to after raging about who we are and are not, contends with your kind reference, anyhow, Mr Wilson." This is quite as funny as the President's joke, and altogether unexpected after having read the President's red-hot lecture. TUSKEGEE MEMORIAL FUND. Our Madam Walker has subscribed $500 as her part toward the $250,000 fund to be raised by the colored people as their part of a $2,000,000 fund for the perpetuation of Tuskegee. Emmett J. Scott is making a brilliant canvass and merits support, owing to the worthiness of the cause and the efficiency of the effort. He is carding all sections, leaving nothing undone that would call attention to the work. In this community, Indianapolis, he has written to H. J. Hott, Captain Jacob Porter, H. L. Sanders, Dr. W. E. Brown, George O'Neill, D. A. Manning, Thomas Dr. S. A. Pruess, Thomas J. Taylor, J. Walter Hodge, I. D. Howard, George L. Hayes, Rev. H. L. Herod, John Puryear, Charles Baughman, William M. Lewis, Dr. D. P. Roberts, Rev. G. W. Ward, Dr. C. R. Atkins and Silos C. Pritchett. The foregoing named persons have been designated, as a whole, a memorial executive committee. It is requested to do what it can in assisting the effort to raise the fund. The members are authorized and requested to ask contributions from churches, Sunday Schools, in fact, from whatever organization of good purpose. These persons have not as yet acted, but it is safe to say that they will do so in the near future, when the city will be canvassed in accordance with the plan outlined. INVADES NEW YORK. Our Madame Walker has gone from us, but like doting parents when their children leave the parental roof, we are proud to noise it abroad that she is doing well. New York has caught up our chant of praise for her, singing it justly as if those there were one of us. "The New York Citizen," in a recent issue, by way of welcome to her, had the following to say: "New York colored citizens generally welcome the news that Mme. J. C. Walker of Indianapolis, the most successful business woman of their race, is now to become one of them. The world pays homage to the person that succeeds, be he white or black, rich or poor. But the world pays greatest homage to that person who owes of struggle and pain, rises from obscurity to wealth and affluence, who overcome the handicaps of race and color and sex and becomes through sheer force of worth and work the leader in his or her chosen calling, Madame Walker has risen to command the respect of tens of thousands of both races because she has earned it. She should be an inspiring example to every colored girl and woman of the race to plod on, to push on, to fight on to success. It has been because of her unquestioned moral character, inspiring confidence and trust in those with whom she works. In contact with devotion and occupation, she has enabled her to business on gradually but with great strides throughout the Western Hemisphere, her poise, sophistication and common sense and lack of self conceit which have made her popular and practical and prevented her wasting her time, money and vitality in high living that Madame. C. Walker has succeeded. We say to every ambitious little colored girl and colored boy in this country, whether you live in New York or North Carolina, Massachusetts or Mississippi, that you now have same qualities which have brought Madame Walker to the top if you will only develop them. You can succeed, too, if you will take up the things you can best and learn it to from the botton and then go to work, determined to succeed at the cost of every necessary sacrifice. This is the price of success. You have it. Are you willing to pay it? Thrice welcome and all hall Mme. Walker. May her example be a light to all her race." ANENT THE DIVISION. Bishop Alexander Walters has been chosen as a trustee of Howard University, Washington, D. C., taking the place of the late Dr. Booker T. Washington. The bishop's open letter to the President apparently did not get him into disfavor. The distinguished churchman has long since had a wholesome ambition to serve his race. His case was clear, since he had nothing personally, to gain by his activities. That is to say, he could be no more officially than he is. He honestly conceived the idea that a generous mingling of Negroes in all parties would be the means of reducing the hate of all members of those parties, consequently resulting in an improved racial relationship. The program was tractive and keen, and he began for the very stubborn "bugbear of social equality his doctrine would have made much headway. Every advance movement of the race is interpreted as threatening the stronghold of social equality. And in a measure this is true. It is absolutely true, but not directly true. The tendency towards individual or racial independence, in the sense of material wealth, intelligence and influence, making for efficient manhood and citizenship, is the lever that hoists towards racial parity. The tightening lines, more apparent than real, are the natural outcome, since the old order of social nearness which the master and creature variety changes, creates a new relationship based on the man to man attitude. All along the social equality idea has been held intact. At no time has the whites deviated from it as a thing of principle. The changing relations have more and more thrown the white people on the defensive, and because the Negroes are aggressive and obtrusive from their viewpoint. They are aggressive because it is in keeping with the various free doms, the result of environing examples, and because they have everything to gain and nothing to lose. We said that the tightening lines were more apparent than real. We have in mind the fact that the white people are no more inclined to yield on the point of social equality than they were at any time in the past. The increasing activities of the Negroes are causing the more sharply guard the approaches. As a result of this vigilance we get segregation in its multiplicity of form. We present these two cases to show that we are not without consideration. In the first instance the young colored man was admired, perhaps, by the white people, even to the mayor who could have shot him if he had any fear of him. In the second instance is a case with somewhat mitigating circumstances in the human mind, but aggravating as it concerns the written law and by which we are governed. This news will not make us friends; but if the guilty man is met and punished, it will be a Nutucky—Rev. Jessie B. Ice Awards Bishop— KENTUCKY'S MET Editor Phil H. Brown gate-at-large to the Nuclear Conference at N.Belts Convention at Bells Brown on His W. H. Wright, the M.Candidate for Chancellor K. of P.'s—$125,000 P.a. Monument to the Nutucky—Rev. Jessie B. Ice Awards Bishop— Taking part in the various political parties was not the panacea as Bishop Walters thought when he began his forward movement of political division. He had a forcible object lesson when the nation, the administration itself, stood up on the side of the white race in the matter of segregation at the Capitol. Elsewhere there have been the same uncompromising attitude and where party affiliation counted for political success, a natural that the bishop has grown sick and tired of the whole business, and according to what some say, now advises the return of the "lost tribe" to the G. O. P. Of course, the situation from the viewpoint of separation is disheartening, but so far as being able to work in any capacity, to enjoy ourselves in any way known to any people, it is all possible, but wholly within the race. The contention, now, but to the less, liberty is not amiss since it means ambition of the race to be, and which if it does not get all expected, gets a respectable relationship, and which now is above that enjoyed by similar people in other lands. TWO PICTURES. A writer at Greenville, N. C., sent a communication this week, to the Freeman, wherein he referred to what may be considered the heroic deed of Chas. H. Huggins of that city. His letter was sent for publication, but we do not think it best to give it as written wholly, notwithstanding, Huggins did no more than take his many part against four young white men, who tried to make him "haul" it. How we say things is what counts most. It is better to say to an individual "that's not the truth" than to say you're a liar, and yet they mean about the same thing. Says the letter: Two of the young white men were noted for beating and kicking negroes when it pleased them to do so. Huggins had noticed this, and reasoned that he would in time be due a kicking; he felt it coming, so he prepared to head it off. He promised a hot time in the old town when his turn came. It came all right. He had some words with one of the fellows, who told him, Huggins, that he would kick him in the street. It was a plenty. Huggins did not wait to find himself booted, but fell to work on the would be kicker at once. In the chase that followed the fleeing young white man was joined by three others, the four now came against Huggins, but he flung back the reinforced army by himself. The negro was not hurt. According to the letter he refused to be arrested. Just how he managed to escape this the writer does not say. According to the letter he was requested a few days after the fight by the mayor to come into court. He did so, and was fined $32.75. Many persons will see reason to applaud the young colored man, speaking of it in such a way as to make for an impression. We advise peaceful methods at all times, but we are human enough to advise a negro to act just like a white man would under similar circumstances. White men are not given to permitting themselves to be kicked by other men, and our men are hurt and insulted by kicks as other men are. This may not be law, but it is human. Now comes a most lamentable story, showing that the sum of good does not reside in any particular person or people. A North Carolina publication had a few days ago, in startling headlines in part: "Guard brutally murdered by convict yesterday afternoon. Mr. Joe McLawhorn victim of a pick axe in the hands of a negro—Dave Evans." Following this was a recital of a most harrowing story running in part as follows: "One of the most daring and cold-blooded murders ever committed within the bounds of Pitt county or Eastern North Carolina, was that of yesterday Dave Evans, a Negro convict in the county gang, drove a pick axe through the skull of guard Joe McLawhorn, and six other convicts made a safe getaway." "Another guard who was but a short distance away saw the crime committed and made a start for the scene, but from the belt of his victim, ordered the guard to stop and throw down his gun. Upon refusing to do so, the conspirators took the gun and fortunately neither struck him. During the time the convict was firing the gun, also opened with a shot gun, but only the convict was shot only having bird shot in his gun, he stood a poor chance of hitting Evans, although he thinks the convict is bound as he was not to touch hands during the progress of the shooting. "Each of the escaped convicts wore shackles but a short distance from the scene, secured an axe, it is stated, and relieved themselves of the shackles. It is thought that one of the Negroes is still wearing shackles as only six pair were found." The publication says that McLawhorn threatened to use the whip on Evans again when he was in a surly mood. The negro told the keeper that he had taken his last whipping from him. And it appears that he meant it. This is no time to discuss the use of whips on men. It was understood that the business had been abolished in the state of North Carolina. Law or no law it is wholly inhuman for any man to submit with anything like good grace to the lash in the hands of another man. The man that does not harbor revenge for the insult to his body is a freak. But that's beside the question. This unfortunate happening came about by the rules of the institution. That they are wrong does not justify Evans before the law, since he killed a man. If the individual view about such punishment gets the entertainer of such a view in trouble it is his own fault; for no matter what we may think privately it can not be set up as law or justifiable in event of existing laws to the contrary. We must have a mode of punishment and naturally harbored revenge, but this revenge is no more that that we hold within us against any man who greatly wrongs The revenge is entertained even if the visitation is not thought of by way of blows; this applies generally Some are revenued when a calamity befalls their foes. Others work to bring about the fall. It is human. Evans is not excused; he committed a horrible murder, with the chances in his favor of a hanging. The others who escaped with him are likely to meet the same kind of reception. We present these two cases to show that we are not without consideration. In the first instance the young colored man was admired, perhaps, by the white people, even to the mayor who could have shot him if he had any fear of him. In the second instance is a case with somewhat mitigating circumstances in the human mind, but aggravating as it concerns the written law and by which we are governed. This news will not make us friends; but if the guilty man is met and punished by the due processes of law we take it that it will make far satisfaction all around. DALLAS, TEXAS, NEWS DALLAS, TEXAS, NEWS Freeman Headquarters, 2922 Cochran Street. Phone, Haskell 6956. By Col. J. G. Griffin. Churches all were largely attended all day and at night big doings by little people, census being taken. The big loggers are housed in dormitories for Grand Lodge at work times hard. Locating the Bald Pate in Dallas is one of the latest sayings among the church. The Coterie club is putting in time soliciting the money-getting among St. John members and its friends. The Coterie club has lights and a number of others of that church who are ably assisting Pastor Harper. Mr. Frank Mullin has returned from another business trip to Muskegowake. Olkia A. mumu and City chest are engaged in the work of taking census of all children of school age. At the little Gem barbeque on the street they show off their service by Smith, Knicken and PopCharlie calls it up-to-date and what you like is its pool or reading in the book. At the little City chest and G. H. Garrett. Everything new. The prize fighters have all left Dallas because there was nothing doing in the sport since the tabo on that class. If you are in need of a good, nice large room it can be had at the new room of the gym or everything up-to-now. 2012 Julett street. The rumor that stirred all of Dallas the past week and had stirred of Ms. McKinney spewed have proven to be a false alarm, flatly, as relatives here of Mrs. Mary Howard, Wilburn Grace and Mrs. Wendy Price have been both of them denying the talked-of rumor, and are at a loss to know how they have been circled in Dallas, and they have copied together in Kansas City, Mo., and sends howdy to one and all back from the Washington territory, visited his mother in Hernsted, is here indefinitely and is peaches and smiles and played several choice selections on their victoria for the Freeman reporter and paid for the killings, divorces, births and marriages are very far from each other, so the figures show for the past week. Ms. McKinney and Mrs. Bettie Jackson, who were called to Omaha, Neb., last week to the Easter Chairman, have returned home. Some of the elite of society are looking gorgeous. Madeline Maderau, Austin, will lead to the altar Miss Helen Stauton, of this city next month at New Hope Bap. Church, when they become man and wife. Old Chapple Grieve and Mack Junkin Steels, veteran road men, were here last year. The players, Play ball has been called and you can see the various players, fans, amassed the vacant lots, every part of the city working-out. Daily we are reliably informed that the Glants will be a leading team of winners this season. For me, W. Willie Trained the Embroidery club last Thursday to a 5-course menu, at the new Willey Plats, 2012 1-2 Juillet street. Mrs. Sam, Jackson is home from Mrs. Sam, Jackson is home from her father's funeral. She extends her sincere thanks to each officer and member of her father's club and friends for sympathies extended. Mr. William B. Nelson, who passed away very suddenly on Thursday night of last week, was shipped to Tatum, Missouri, to be buried in State Street, under the auspices of St. Luke K. of P. Lodge, No. 1. A large number of other sir仁 Lights and other gifts were given to their respects, also, by joining in the funeral procession from the hall to the residence and thence to New Hope Baptist church and station. A glow-worm was placed in the First Regiment K. of P. band furnished sweet funeral music throughout. A large number of relatives and friends were present, with wife in the loss of much model man. Ball street and Central Railroad is getting to be a very business-like looking place. You will find there Williamson's drug store: Anderson's Press club; the Farmers' Bureau of Morgan and Buchan saltiarium; the Frazier Hotel; Jackson, Cooper & Frazier's offices; the Central Printing company; Welsch Furniture company and his daily players and barber shop; Morrison's ladies and gents model tallorsons; the children of the Club; the Famous, Bisont Social club members; Brooks, the jeweler; a repair shop and pressing club. The race should be proud of this corner and the Day wood and coal yard. These, like other Americanьconers, must look to them, be as good as the race for their existence and should be advertising and not promise so much and give so little, as is the case here in Dallas, Texas, U. S. A. Mr. Jack Reed, of Sagoville, spent a while here. The Calvert is in its same old stand; service unsurpassed—B. E. Hendricks at the helm. Why is it so hard to keep up with some people when they owe you a little money. Mr. J. T. Rosewood, of Kleburg, and Prof. Stafford is past D. O. in Dallas. The train and Pullman porters who run in and out of Dallas can tell you wonders if they would. But they buy a read the Freeman on for their done. When did you say that the colored play grounds would be completed? Committee is elected and turn over their stewardship of receipts to the board. Committee will play games, boys, and keep the weeds cut! The uniform rank companies will participate in a battalion drill on the colorado moor mennon. I o'clock in the Regiment. K. P. band will furnish the music. Mrs. George Sheron is improving the music. LITTLE GEM BARBER SHOP. Bath Rooms and Penny Laundry. Quick work and service that pleases. The shop ahead. Call for Charles Thompson, better known as Poper Charley, 466 North Central avenue, Dallas, Texas. For all The Famous Dr. Mayes Indian Remedies. Liver, Kidney and Bladder cure. These remedies have cured thousands and will cure you. Dellivered every time you need them. For address 3409 State street, Dallas, Texas. A. W. TIPPS Agent. New modern, brick flats, 2612½ Juliette street. Up-to-date ten large rooms, hall, electric lighted, hot and cold water, and enclosures for housekeeping. Phone main 6483. Mrs. J. W. Wilson, proprietress, Dallas, Texas. Pool and Domino Parlor—Where you meet and greet your friends and have a social chat and a game of the fad. Address 2415 Elm street. S. M. T. building. J. M. Tolbert, Proprietor, Dallas, Texas. CORRESPONDENCE WANTED with a gentleman, middle-aged man on culture, and business reference, reference to business, or reference, for matrimony. Must be as represented. Correspondence address will be given. Address care asked will be given. **T292** Cochran street, Dallas, Texas. KENTUCKY'S METROPOLIS. Editor Phil H. Brown Elected Delegate-at-large to the National Republican Convention — Negro Faction Boits Convention at Phoenix Hill; Fights Brown on His Age—Lawyer W. H. Wright, the Most Available Candidate for Chancellorship of the K. of P.s—$125,000 Pythian Temple a Monument to the Degrees of Kenyan College B. Colbert Service Awards Bishop—Kentucky Negro Educational Association to Meet Here April 18, 19, 21—Col. Roscoe Conklin Simmons to speak in Danville and Sumseters. (By Hardin Tolbert, Louisville, Ky.) Grand Chancellorship of the Knights of Pythia and the Knights of Light of the Most Available Who will be the next grand-chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Kentucky. Sir Knight was released as a stout officer for the new years feasted the pie counter. "He was deftates one of ma children." Sir Knight Washington wants to come to the pie counter to be a member of the delegates to get there. Are you going to give it to him? The hottest of the day is the first regatta regatta Lexington. Two men of the same lodge, Fayette Lodge No. 11, at Lexington, have furnished more grand-offers than the same one for the same firm. A prominent Louisville Pythian said some one else wanted an office in the business of the king's people. The scrambles lie between Sir Knight George Minnis, for fifteen years C. C. of Blue Grass Lodge, and Sir Knight John Brown. Who is the leader of the administration and candidate? Notwithstanding that Sir Knight Washington will split some of the administration and the other of the king's people will be about an equal break from the three lodges in Lexington. A soothing soft pedal is going down the line of the king's life. His first king's Knight Minnis will be a big factor in eastern Kentucky, from the fact that the king's great grand-chancellor of the king's people is the underwood by the trench boys that they might be pass prosperity in. A few years later, the first king's law has announced his platform for who the boys in the trenches and plans to be the next king. The first king's law elected, has good backing. General W. W. Wilson, one of the most influential Pythians in Kentucky, is helping to make the case for the king's people. For the first year of his race, Sir Knight A. L. Garvin had nothing to say when approached by your correspondent in regard to who he was. He was a firm believer and a polite gossip, however, that he is against Sir Knight Caulder, judging a few years prior that Sir Knight of the same matters that could have been adjusted otherwise. The writer has been around the lobby and after a survey of the men who are so old and the men are judged by their noble deeds. We think of John Bunyun for his Pilgrim's first name, the king's son, who is the first king. Laying the Foundation for independence means saving the first dollar and adding to it weekly. This Strong Company offers you every facility and convenience for saving money. Start saving today by joining our Weekly Saving Plan for next Christmas. The Indiana Trust Co. FOR SAVINGS Capital and Surplus $1,725,000 The Strong Company- Oldest Trust Company in Indiana. Open Saturday Evenings 6 to 8 O'Clock up the largest straight life insurance among Negroes, and S. W. Rutherford, for the most prosperous sick and accident insurance among Negroes, J. J. Groves, for his sagacity as a potato king, the late Washington as an educational builder, Lawyer W. H. Wright, of this city, who seems to be the most available candidate for the grand chancellorship of the Knights of Pythias, through his integrity in the commercial field. He has built up the mammoth life and accident insurance, the only big home insurance company in the state, with the indorsement of all the Negro lodges. He is the founder of the Industrial Association of the K. of P. Loddery. He is for a more economic grand keeper of record and seal, and the management of the Pythian Temple into one office, which will save the lodge hundreds of dollars. We hardly think there could be any more prosperous and thorough going man in Kentucky Pythianism than of Lawyer W. H. Wright. He seems to be the man for the place, and why not give it to him? There is no better man for the position. We visited the Knights of Pythias $175,000 Temple at the corner of Tentra and West Chestnut streets; it is not too much to mention but a monument for every Negro in Kentucky. First we suggest that you go and see for yourself and be concerned not from what some other person says. We sojourned in the building from pit to dome. Instead of paying five dollars for a room, we pay to all of us Sir Knights to pay one hundred dollars, and we would not regret one penny. To lose a building we would pay to all of us Sir Knights to pay one hundred dollars, and a commercial scorn to the rising and unborn generation. Let every loyal Pythian join in the building and pay to all of his friends to pay, as well as himself. Rev. Jesse B. Colbert. Rev Jessie B. Colbert, D. D., editor and publisher of the general conference handbook, and director of the A. M. E. Zion church, whose reference is to be held in this city beginning the first week in May, is chairman of the committee of entertainment at the A. M. E. Zion church is presiding elder over the Louisville district, and has rendered valiant service during his regime. There is a successful clergyman it means a great deal of good work on the parish level. J. A. Colbert was for a number of years editor of the Columbia, one of the oldest papers in Louisville, and much comment in the historical field. Rev Colbert regard Colbert should occupy the bench of the bishopic of the A. M. E. Zion church. Welcome to the Kentucky Negro Edu- Louisville extends a welcome to the Kentucky Negro Educational Association in April, 19 to 21—a slogan for Prof. E. E. Reed, of Bowling Green, has issued an official notice for all the teachers in the state to be present, as this is one of the most important meetings of the work. There is much speculation as to who will be the next president of the association. Among the many names mentioned are Wakefield, Madisonville; Geo. Adams, Mt. Sterling; Larry D. Giggs, Lawnschool; Jayo, France; ex-lying Russell Louisville; W. B. Well, Earlington; W. B. Matthew, Louisville. Conklin Roscoe Simmons to speak Rosecote Conklin Simmons to at Dunville and Somerset. Col. Roscoe Conklin Simmons, one of Kentucky's most influential orators, of whom Editor Danna Brickenridge, of the Lexington Herald, a white thirty-one, wrote a book in which he editorial as a philosopher taught by the late Booker T. Washington. His mastery of the English language, and his new book, Memphis Sun and Lincoln News and New York News, editor of the Kentucky News. He is popular with whomsoever he meets. Sir Knight B. F. Johnson, and Prof. J. H. Richards, the candidates for Supreme Court, Dr. M. A. Blackburn is a candidate for Grand Medical Registrar in the Pythian circle. Elenora B. Lee, 1518 W. Magazine street, the accomplished young school teacher, has returned from Hardinburg, where she has been assisting the editor Lee L. Brown has opened a job work station in the Pythian building, doing job printing while you wait. He has also done work is superb as he had a taste of it. A second Republican convention is to be held here. A mock congress is to be held March 8th. The Republicans of the state have their eyes turned to this city at the meeting plan. This second Republican convention that is to be held here Thursday night, by the bolters in the Republican convention at Louisville, of which we explained in the Louisville column. Great interest is being manifested here by the local physicians, scientists and researchers in the approach meeting of the state medical association in Richmond. The local Blue Grass Medical society, at their annual banquet, agreed to attend the session in a body. Three members of the local fraternity, will be on the program at the state meeting. I love the memory of Vance Wilson, departed this life November 26, 1915. Three months have passed eternity's gate, though no record of time you keep, Dear, while you lie in death's silent sleep. I must look to the years with fond affection true, and bow my head with saddened heart, and fondly think of you. Oh, how we miss you, father, dear; your words of comfort, joy and cheer. We trust and lean on Jesus' hand. To meet you in that better hand—The daughters, Ida and The following are the delegates selected to attend the state G. O. P. con- sidered by the Governor Ed Willey, Frank Berryman, G. F. P. David, John McCann, C. D. Jackerson, Ed Chenault, Porter Jackson, Hardin Tol- bert. GREENVILLE, TEX. GREENVILLE, Texas.—Mr. Clark Davis, who has been sick for several weeks, died last. Wednesday at his home on East Henry street. Albert Taylor passed away Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. Holloway. Last Tuesday, 22nd, the pupils of College Hill school, rendered a program for the students which the pupils served the patrons with salmon sandwiches and hot chocolate. During the repast it was suggested that a parent and child be together. Culbertson was elected temporary president and the following officers were elected; Mrs. Henry Battee, secretary; the election of other officers being referred to the next Rev. M. W. Lynn passed through on Tuesday, en route to Pittsburgh, his home. Prof. Martin's mother is very sick at his home on East Hemphill street. Last week Prof. Martin reorganized his hall, which he known as the Martin Wonders. The boys challenge any high school team in the state. Edmondson of the Church of God spent a few days with his people last week. Terre Hante, Ind. Miss Susa Johnson, formerly of Louisville, Ky., is seriously ill at the residence of Mrs. Lister, Mrs. Lincle Johnson, 50 South Carolina, and Mrs. Johnson was taken ill early last fall and she has been confined to her bed ever since with little hopes of recovering, physicians pronounce her case hopeless. Mrs. Clarence Hart, Pearl Webster and Alice Starks are spending several days at Indianapolis, Louisville, and Oscar Fisher of Henderson, Ky., have made Terre-Haute their home. Mrs. Howard, of Indianapolis, was wives of her sister, Miss Artie Butler, Sunday. Edward Kelso, 25, married Miss Vi- vanian Pettiford, 18, Saturday, March 4. He attended at the housewarming Thursday, at a housewarming Thursday, at a Rev. David V. Rakaman, D. D, Ph.D. Litt.D, delivered a wonderful lecture at a baptist church Sunday evening, March 5. Dr. Bryant will preside at the quarterly meeting, Sunday, March 12, at the church. He will hold confe- rence Saturday night. Rev. Ewening will preach at Saulters chapel at 3 o'clock. Rev. Ripley of Riverbend church will also be on the program. FUNERAL IN PLANT CITY, FLA. The Oldest Man in Plant City Dies Saturday Night—Was 105 Years Old. Bethel Baptist church was draped in mourning Sunday p. m. at 3:30 o'clock at Antony Harris, the oldest colored man, white or colored—in the city was held. Father Anteny Harris reports for a colored Missionary Baptist church. His last song was "I Love Jesus: I Love Jesus, Yes I do: Jesus Sought Me When I Saw God." His funeral was preached by Rev. L. W. Washington of the city, Rev. G. W. Jones, pastor of Bethel; Rev. L. C. Baptist church, all of this city. Father Harris has been in city for the past 20 years. His last words to his visiting pastor were, "Am just going to sleep away in the arms of Jesus. I am just waiting on the door." The sermon was preached from Paul's letter to Timothy: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Second Timothy: FLORENCE, ALA. Notes from Tri-City Orchestra The TriCity orchestra played at the Leap year banquet, at the band head desk, and at the large crowd indeed. The band also played at the Palm garden, in Decatur, Ala. last Thursday night, the band visited Florence, Ala. Saturday, Feb. 26, and played some nice selections in the different parts of the town. Last Sunday night, to Miss Eluise Price, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Georgia Price. Mr. Sammy Price visited Decatur, Ala. last Thursday, and a very pleasant time on his trip. Prof. F. M. Elyart and D.J. C. Bailey showed in Russellville one night a week and had a very large attendance. Mr. Candis Field is going to have ball contest soon, and would like Pool balls to come and visit his pool parlors. Miss Helen Hawkins, Miss Mattle Hawkins and Miss Adeline Clayborn the committee at the Leap year banquet. Mr. Lawrence Lee sends regards to Jan. Reid, of Silicon Valley, who sends their regards to all, in and out of the profession. FARLINGTON, KY. Mrs. H. B. Thomas leaves Wednesday for Pensacola. Fla., for an indefinite stay. Proof. Mrs. H. B. Thomas attended the parents and teachers meeting at Madisonville Friday. Feb. 25. -- The Star Social was entertained at the home of Mr. Frank Belephant. -- There will be a nice program rendered at the A. M. E. church Sunday, March 5, at the college. -- The president of Atkinson College, passed through the city Friday. Feb. 25. en route to Cincinnati. Mrs. Nettie Earl left Feb. 25 forington, Ky., to attend the college. Mrs. Glirtrude Watkins, Nashville, Tenn., was the guest of Mrs. Jones Craig this week. -- Proof. Bell and Mr. Craig attended the Republican county convention last Saturday at Madisonville. -- Mrs. Mary Dunlap mains on the sick list. -- Buy the Freeman from Master Detroit Jen- ANDERSON, IND., ITEMS (By Nell Wright.) Rev. William Martin is out of the city a few days on business. Rev. Martin is home from a visit in Richmond, Ind. Mrs. Quincy Edmonds has returned to her home in Bloomington, Ind., after a visit with relatives. Mrs. "Chick" Newson is expected here for a field trip. Mr. Newson is from Carthage, Ind. Mrs. Nicholas Johnston is visiting in Greensburg, Ind., and Shellyville, Ind. Mrs. Elizabeth Reed and Mrs. Tina Davis are not yet able to be out. HOPKINSVILLE, KY., NEWS Miss Bettola E. Fortson, formerly of Hopkinson lacey, lately of the St. Paul Street Baptist church Monday evening. The entertainment was a rare event, as the audience, assisted by our talented soprano are Misses Sallie Smith and Annie May POLITICAL J. Ida Banks, the strong supporter of youngsters for the material surely is there. Rev. J. H Britt returned from Kearlington, Ky., where he preached and had a successful day spiritually and financially. cities. Our respected friend and citizen, John Burke, was buried from the Virginia Cemetery. Street church Sunday. Freeman Chapel C. M. E. church will take place day and a large turnout and we were called home on the death of her step-father Mr. David Wilson. She will return to where she is engaged in profession. Virginia Minstrels will open at Argena, Ark. March 14th. C. L. Erickson's new show, Georgia sent set, will open at Hot Springs, Ark. March 9th. M. Green, time boy with the movies, is on the Consolidated time. This week the Monogram, Chicago. Thomas A. Brooks and Watson Minstrel Company are at Berchel theater, Des Moines, with Omaha to follow. S. S. Hale, trombonist, is now en route with the Silas Green Company. He is well and sends regards to all friends. Eugenia Jackson, pianist, and Harry Jefferson, drummer, are now at the Dixie, Richmond, Va. They send re- to all friends. imitations of a brass band, a violin, a railroad train and expressions of the huskan voice. He made a decided hit in St. Louis and answered several enchores. The writer is in receipt of a letter from Alonzo Moore, the magician who was in an accident near McBane, an amateur Hilton theater. Moore confirms the accident but says he escaped and walked a mile or more from the scene with his clothes froz stiff. The finding of his theatrical effects gave rise to the rumor of his death. AMONG THE MOVIES IN INDIAN APOLIS. COLUMBIA—James Nicholson, manager, "Red Circle," Monday; "The Girl and the Game," Tuesday; last Wednes Mr. A. D. King, solo cornetist, is now in Ella on route for Prof. Eph Williams Sias Green Company. He sends regards to P. W. Wade and all friends. Frank N. Smith, comedian, is proud of his new partner to his home, a baby boy, ten and one-half pounds. Born on George Washington's birthday in San Antonio, Texas, 126 Mackerson street. Sam Evans, ventriloquist, is still working in Indianapolis with vaudeville, Indianapolis he has taken on a young wife. He says that he will have to settle down a while to please her. At present at Empless theater, Kansas City. Little Joe Miller, after spending fifteen years with the Florida Blossom Company in Ft. Landale, Fla., is gain on the road with same company and sends regards to all friends, especially the Green Company and J. No. 1. Mr. the Paul Carter Company, are playing through Georgia to bad weather. Business just fair. All are blessed with health, amenities, a week, week. Jefferson, Ga. at the March under canvas. Will go out of March under canvas. Twenty people. open at Abbyville, S. C. Prof. E. N. Calloway and wife Sallie Calloway are wintering in Warrenton, Ga. and E. N. Calloway is teaching a brass band of Warrenton. Friendship to write, Box M. Warren, our location. Our location. Will go off the road. Hello, James and James. Roy L. Williams will be with the Yahville Robinson shows the coming season. Will leave Chicago March 28, our location. To Granger, Iowa to get back to the city. April 29 at Punahoa, Iowa. Would like to hear from Coy Hendron and W. L. Edfredge. All mail will reach me in Granger, Iowa. Dorsey and Welch have just closed at the lyric theater, Newport, Va. Now in their second season, they have little mistake about their money at Palace theater, Danville, caused them to have to disappoint Mr. Lew Henry, as they were booked for the season. But the ghost failed to walk in time at the Palace theater. The opening for Richmond was really impossible. The "Four Broadway Strollers" just closed a very successful three weeks' engagement at the Grand theater, Birchwood Metropolitan theater, Memphis. March 11th, for an indefinite run. This act was a musical, a comedy, a execution, highly polished, well dressed, clean in every respect, good lobby, and above all, composed of ladies and gentlemen, artists of ability, no pugilists in the audience. The data, says "It's the singiest bunch I ever heard," they are harmony singers and classic dancers. Managers, keep your eye on this act. Cherance Williams and Armond J. Williams, two of the most famous hip-hits, "Brown Skin" and "I Can Beat You Doing What You Are Me." Mr. Williams and wife, Jill Williams, have their voices on the Columbia reels in their "Brown Skin." Mr. Williams plays the piano and Mr. Piron, as well as I, the singer. I can beat You Doing What You Doing Me" alone. Her voice took free. Mr. and Mrs. Williams have the pleasure of entertaining the Gesta team will be on sale in two weeks' time. ST. LOUIS THEATRICAL NOTES. Booker Washington Theater Changer Policy. Alonzo Moore Did Not Lose Life in the Unfortunate Accident Near McBane. Mo. By Herbert T. Meadows. Charles I. Turpin, propietor of the booker, changed the program policy of his house. He is now using a white act week's show, consists of two white and two colored acts. A contralto singer, Bella Belmont, was engaged at the last moment to fill the place of Miss Josee, who was the manager with the manager. Miss Tobias objected to first place on the bill and was cancelled. The other white act, first placed on the comic impersonator and parodist. White and Norris, "The Hot Dog Dog," have a clean cut singing and dances with a cheer and Eugy. All classes and scores needy. Tim and Gertie Moore, with a mix of songs, dances, and jokes, preset that serves well to bring out Tim characteristic expressions and actions. Previous week's bill had three colors with a cheer and Eugy. Benn Churcher and Harper and Blanks. All were good. The white act was Kartman the magician. Big Ben Churches is a comedy musician with a mouth organ and a megaphone executes several novel combinations. He calls his mix the only original "Huma Hopaphone." His Wanted to prepare as Sleeping Car and Train Porters No experience necessary. Positions pay $65 to $100.00 per month Steady work on stand-railroads. Passes and Uniforms furn shed when necessary. Write now. Inter-Ry. C. I., Majestic Bldg. Dept. 171, Indianapolis, Ind imitations of a brass band, a violin, a railroad train and expressions of the human voice. He made a decided hit with his touls and answered several enchores. The writer is in receipt of a letter from Alonzo Moore, the magician who was in an accident near McBane, and reported killed, drowned in a creek. The magician escaped and walked a mile or more from the scene with his clothes froze stiff. The finding of his theatrical effec- tion gave rise to the rumor of his death. AMONG THE MOVIES IN INDIAN- APOLIS COLUMBIA—James Nicholson, manager. "Red Circle," Monday; "The Girl and the Game," Tuesday; last Wednesday. "Damaged Goods." Turn away business. Pictures good. PIONER—Maurice F. White, manager. "Red Circle" every Wednesday. Pictures good. "Woman and Wine," Sunday, March 12. Five acts. Pictures good. SENATE—James Hill, manager. With new seats and fine pictures. Business rushing. BOOKER WASHINGTON—Riley Roberts, manager. Good pictures. Business same. BOOKER—James Nicholson, manager Pictures and vaudeville. Good business. TWO JOHNS—Business and pictures fair. ALEXANDER TOLLIVER'S BIG SHOW. (By Al Wells.) STAGE NOTES Address all mail Box 568 New Orleans. AT QUEEN THEATER, CHATTAN NOOGA, TENN. (By Doe Doe and Skunktom.) Billy McOwens, the Florida kld, is making good at the Vaughn theater, singing his own songs. Read the Freeman. Get the habit. It is a good one. News from far and near. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC CHICAGO WEEKLY REVIEW By Sylvester Russell MONTGOMERY & McCLAIN AND SIX JACKSONS AT THE GRAND. S. H. Dudley Drew Heavy All Last Week. New Monogzam Johnnie Woods, Kid Brown and Ida Griffin and Rosa Lee Tyler and Gerwood. The Whitman sisters' drew well lots week. Old Monogram. "Dude Kelly and Aaron Davis, Leonard Harper and Miss Blanks and Edward Green. **THE FAMILY OF THE MOVIES.** THE STATES—"Life Without Soul," Saturday, 11th; James J. Jeffries in "Fennington's Choice," Sunday, 12th, and "What Will People Say," Monday, 13th. THE POHENI—"Who Killed Cornelia Alster," Saturday, 11th; Mantel in "The Unfaithful Water," Sunday, 12th; the theater continues to improve. The Fountain theater continues to improve. THE ATLAS—Next Sunday's bill March 11th. The Wizard's Island will "Cracked to the End," "Sea Mystery," and "In Dreamy Jungle Town." THE WASHINGTON—The Keystone comedy triangle can come to town on Saturday, and Saturdays, there will be a special program today. CURRENT LITERATURE James White and Wesley Norris, two well-known actors, are appearing in a new vaudeville act entitled, "Hot Dog Venders." Hen Wise is reported to have had a attack on Honolulu, T. H. His address is 1453 Nauauu street. Mr. Wise, who is an Elk, is also an Australian Mason. The Wash'o Mfg. Shoe Cleaner company, which has general boot black supplies, is at V. A. C. He is the manager, states that his goods can easily be shipped to all parts of the country. The Mechanics State bank at St. Joseph, Mo., was recently robbed by a colored man who forced the cashier and his wife to leave away with $1,600. This is a pure example of how the colored fellow will do just exactly the same thing he sees in the real world. He was not blacked up. In this case he wore no mask and his color was O. K. and it is hoped that they will not grab his wallet, who are plotters, will totally destroy the virtue of the country if they are not given a long prison sentence, or worse, who are plotters, are not safe to go free after given their freedom. And so they linger, which awaits them. . . . Sam Grey and Ora Dunlap, of the Smart Set company, were married at the Imperial theater Wednesday evening, Married, March 16, with full view of the audience, Rev. Anderson, of Quinn Chapel church performed the ceremony. The bridal gown was a white arm of J. Homer Tutt, marched down the isle behind the bedroom and up to the stage amid defenning applause, to the music of the band. After the ceremony was performed, a party of white men in a box threw rice at the bride and groom and then the entire company who were on the stage showered more rice upon --- J. D. Lewis, the tailor and draper of 3216 State street, is out with the latest model fashions and fabrics for the new year. Mr. Lewis states that his business has been built up by giving statistics to his patron and he mean to hold the trade, not merely to get it, to please and to achieve to that end. --- "Town Topics," with Trixie Friganza and Bert Leslie, opened at the Chicago theater last Monday, formerly the old American music hall. The hit feature of the show was the Creole Band, with Elaine Elmore according to the daily newspaper. --- The cabarets are having a determinate intercession. Those doing business on State street are well conducted and the men are well on the road. The man's closed for a few days on account of some defect in the buffet license, but the cafes were open and soft drinks were served also. The new De Luxe cafe up stairs, will not be open for two weeks, yet, Messrs. Bottoms are not the first of the project. The new work for the spring opening, Fee-nan Jones' place was well filled. The Stop Off at 35th and the elevated station is doing well. We will have a special respectable patronage as usual. The Ranier is soon to blossom out for the summer trade. The Office at 47th and State is noted for its entertainers and service. Raleigh Thompson is anxious for his friends (e.g., drop in and see the new place). S. H. Dudley's recent tour in vaudeville has aroused the managers of combination enterprises. Not only has Gusman's new office been built in the new city, but in a new production, but Hurry and Season, of New York, are expecting to star him in The Oyster Man. If the very best houses can be secured in the attraction, I Mr. is the best store. The new job is for a proper circuit of theaters can not be secured. Mr. Dudley will possibly domiciliate in his vaudeville, and a bookshop office at a pustington. I am the most THE PORT DEPOSIT. There is a port of unawake; a extinct, are all deposited with prayer. While tree-birds have looked on and winked. 'Mid fields of grass and clover green, the barren land and stoney bank, Where carcasses in beds unseen, Are grouped by mosques of their rank Ere Port Deposit's journey-land. And there all lie in peaceful sleep, To dream and never break the spell, Of final rest, and mourners weep— While angels watch and all is well. A GOOD BILL AT THE QUEEN THEATER, ANNISTIN, ALA. Sexmour & Marx. Seymour & Mary are in the second week at this popular playhouse. This is a nice act, and is now making good. Seymour is one of our race's best performers. He is also in the job. They team up nicely, and will make good on any bill. Annie St. Claire. Annie St. Clair opened up Monday for a good show. She is a good show. She is a coon shouter, and looks good in her swell wardrobe. She never gets sick. She is nighly, singing her latest songs. Berry & Washington, That Clever Palr. Berry & Washington came in from a team in the theater, Birmingham, and when they hit the boards Monday they made good. Berry, the female impersonator, was the comedian, and removes his wig. Washington, the comedian, is funny and gets the audience's attention, and saysings. They play here next week. This house is owned by Mr. J. L. Sage, and is the right man for work. THE SMART SET COMPANY OPENS AT THE NEW IMPERIAL THEATER "George Washington Bullion Abroad' With Salem Tutt Whitney, as the Star, Pleases West Siders—J. Homer Tutt, Blanche Thompson, Hattie Akers and Luke Scott Divide Honors. (By Sylvester Russell.) (Chicago Special) It was not the reputation of the Smart Set nor Salem Tutt Whitney that drew out a goodly number to the opening matinee at the theater, near Western Avenue, last Sunday afternoon, it was just the regular patrons of the house that had come out as usual to see a new attraction, but just to while the time away and if they liked the play they would go to see the pop-up what had been seen, heard and realized. It was probable that George Beidler, owner, or some of the Oakley Amusement Company, had seen the show at the Grand and knew what was coming to greet their patrons in one of the handsomest theaters on Madison street, and if so optimism was a well warranted treasure, for news of the peru- excellence of the production as a whole had reached a circumference of both latitude and longitude through the funny and data territory of the theater. The lineup for the performance which furnished proof of what had been seen at the matinee formed a meridian far distant, as people approached to find it in reality. Its the Smart Set, they sighed, only they discovered that Salem Tutt Whitney, the funny comedian in black face, amused them. star of the smart sea. And more than of their heart's desire, I discovered that white people like Whitney's capers even better than the people of his own race, so they can be more likely to so legitimate in his bearing, that the quality of his work really deplicts the good natured rather than rough-house manners, the housey by storm which often acting as a housey emotion equal stress, and in "No Matter How Good You Treat This World You Never Know." The center of female attractions was found in Blanch Thompson's assumption of the new school teacher. There was a large audience of admirers who ever saw Ada Overert Walker, or could notice the resemblance of the great artist of the 19th century to the audience now and the people hailed Blanche Thompson, a prima donna soubret beautiful to look upon and with a sense of dignity, a "Dear Old Southern Moon," sang with the school girls, too encores. The moonlight pace, with J. Homer Tutt was a nice dancing number, but Miss Thompson was solely at her best in "Mamjauna," an oriental song, assisted by J. Homer Tutt and the chorus. BLANCHE THOMPSON, The New Ada Overton It was the same tiding of a new generation. Few white people present had ever seen George Walker, the fashion plate of longevity as they looked upon a new, young artist, J. Homen Tutt, the slickest type they had ever seen in stitches, for nothing to the music of the cake walk tradition, all of the past but a fresh and invigorating scene, new to young theatergoers. Everything was nice they said in the lobby as the Precuneus musical and lobby as the Precuneus musical and dramatic representative strolled in the corridor of the lobby between the acts, where placards of many white actors were making a bid for the attention of a new desdous public. J. HOMER TTTT, Who Does the Walker Stunt. Another most conspicious member in the cast is Luke Scott, an actor of considerable ability, who does the charactery of the work of Martin and a drunkard as a detective and appears as the Rajah in a duel tragedy scene with Ethlyn Proctor. whose role of the Jovian Jovian was also popular, was a remarkable revelation. In an earlier scene Miss Proctor, who plays a confederate to the villain, Wils Dixon, was a leader of the Jovian. He was where, followed by others. The jeevene scene, first introducing two dancers, was the first of the first. The role of the Jovian was few superiors, especially Botul, whose express train imitation is quite marvellous. Then "Good-bye, My Old Kentucky Home," the finale of the first show, was the "Clarity of the Jovian" and the "a voice of sweet quality and the full strength of the company." The second act is the sapphire scene of the role of the Jovian, "Where You're Belly!" and a qualified introduction into the first act "The Deep Blue Sea," a solo by Frank Jackson, a fine baritone-tenor who has a long-served character, and a ship wreck scene is bountifully entrancing. Followed by the octette, with Whitney, Thompson and the following two roles, the role of the Jovian is "Rolling Sea" in which "Help Comes from Above," is a tuneful number. Sam Gardner, whose character work is exasperating, is the most popular man's dance. Quite the popular number of the day is the finale, "Old Kentucky Blues," in which Ethel Marshall remembers the "Proctor's" role of the Jovian, a chorus lineup. Others in the cast worthy of mention are Irene Tasker Bullions, sister, who acted her part in the "Clergy Game" in the "Clergy Game," Clain, Sam Gray, Elwood C. Brown, T. Robert Hall, Helen Jackson, Mattie Lewis, Ora Dunlap, Helen Brown, Bertrudine Small, Virginia W. Wheeler, and the other female characters. The costumes were all new for this occasional and the scenery was as well as the show now. The "Jovian" of olive, maroon were "brilliantly illuminated." James Vaughn's leadership of the big orchids was in splendous roles. The role of the Jovian was the first from companies trap drummer. The play, which was written by Mr. Whitney, has lyrics by Whitney & Tutt set to music by James Vaughn and Mr. Mark Mark, which was the first of the company, must be congratulated for the way he has handled the show during their stay in Chicago in February when he played the Victoria next week. THE PASSING SHOW IN WASH INGTON. Billy King's Players in "Neighbors." The roster of the company includes those already named, together with the talented Baby Browns, the talented Tinker Tailors and James Mobley, and now that vital spark, "Dainty Theresa Burroughs Brooks," who came on from Chance Jones, joined the company. The appearance of this little lady was a delightful surprise to the audience, as her coming was not announced in any newspaper or on any radio program, but friends recognized until the String Beans Been Here Made His PERMANANT ADDRESS CARE Quick Duck and Got Away THE FREEMAN, INDIANAPOLIS, IND. WANTED AT ONCE The greatest singing Minstrel show on the road, all colored in their own private car- wanted orchestra to double band. Two lady musicians for band. Other musicians and per- mula write at once. Always an opening for first class music. Be ready to join on wire. State all and lowest salary in first letter. We never close. Abolutely no Southern territory. Address all mail to T. J. Clay, Gen. Mgr. 20½ S. Broadway, Rochester, Minn. Musicians and performers. Want one A No.1 baritone player, one clarinet, trombone, tuba and drums. Must be musicians, for we play music over here, and if you can't play, save stamps, or you will be closed on short notice. A good job for right parties. No managers wanted, as we have one. Address String Beans and his big vaudeville festival is still packing the Ruby theater in Louisville, Ky. Beans has a large collection of engagements and you can please in any theater they play. The engagement to follow this is Atlanta, Ga. Beans has been offered three or four performances as he is booked solid through the East and West through his agent, Mr. M. Kline, it will be imminent. The show is a novelty as it is so different from the rest. It is not a stock company, but one of Beans's ideas. Each one does their act and then all they whisper became general, "Why, that's dainty Theresa Burroughs?" and her excellent work here last season with the South but art. She is a strong acquisition to the company. Her speciality called for a hearty encore. Another delightful surprise was sprang by the management in the appearance of those sterling artists, Effie King and Lottie Gee, who also came unannounced from New York city. There were no printed programs to present the present team was suspected until the names were flashed on the screen. Then the house broke into a tumult, which lasted until they were well into their opening song. They are at a time making "I am a good man" and the genuine "box-office attractions". On Monday night was the first time the Misses King and Gee have worked together since last spring, but the singing and dancing act they put on was "all too " and the means, clansiness and all around up-to-dateness. The songs were catchy, the dancing entirely new and their costumes were "dreams" of the modiste's art, the creation of Mme. Lucy Woods, of New York Miss. The male information showed up hardly, she using full evening dress. She is the logical successor to Mme. Ada Overton Walker in this line of work. Miss Gee's final costume was the wonder of all femininity present. "I am a good man," as they are known to have been taking five and six bows nightly. NEW YORK NEWS (By Billy E. Jones.) The Lafayette Theater, under the management of our friend, Mr. Eugene Wagner, will host several weeks at the Lubrie Hill show. Mr. Elmore is presenting excellent vaudeville acts by the Sisters and Stock Co., which includes Charlie Gilpin, one of the best drama teachers in the country, the theater should now be one of the popular playhouses of colored in the country under the management of Mr. Eugene Wagner, well liked by the public and performers. Burt Murphy this week at the Hippo, Toronto, Can. Davis & Walker are at Bijou theater, Missouri, Mont. Houseley & Nichols are at the Olympic theater, Buffalo. Jones & Johnson are at the Strand theater, Roboken, N. J. Brooks & Bowen are at the Franklin theater, Saginaw, Mich. Montgomery & McClain are at the Grand theater, Chicago. tors' theater, Albany, N. Y. Brown & Jackson are at the Palace the Fance theater, Minneapolis, Minn. Rucker & Winifred are at the Pantages theater, Oakland, Cal. Wilbur Sweatman this week at Proctor's theater, Schnectady, N. Y. Luata Coates and Picks are at the Majestic theater, Oshkosh, Wis. The Eight Black Dots are at the Orpheum Theater. Lubrie Hill's "Darktown Follies" at the Standard theater, Philadelphia. Miss Alice Freeland, the popular pianist and vocalist of 46 West 132d street, New York, has arrived back to New York. Billy E. Jones, the popular vocalist, has in rehearsal Shelton Brooks' two new songs, "Walking the Dog and 'To Cat Cure Me'," and "Crescent Cafe, 126 West 135th street, the patrons are entertained by the best cabaret artists in the city. B. Woods knows what the public likes. Miss Luara Brown, of Newark, N. J., is scoring successfully with the "Darktown Follies." Miss Brown is an excellent pianist, well as a vocalist. W. Smith succeeds. At the Calumet dining rooms excellent music and vocalists entertain the patrons. Evening this is one of the popular places in Harlem to dine. popular places theatrical in them. Jennie Pearl, a singer and actress, performs at Copeland & Peyton, are on the bill at Keeney's theater, Newark, N. J. first half and last half at Keeney's, Brooklyn, this week. Miss Cora Cross and Miss Ruby Mason delight the patrons nightly in their capacity as entertainers with a repertoire of the popular songs at dining rooms, 110 West 131st street. MULE AND JEANETTE BRAD FORD CAPTURE WHEELING ONE OF THE SOUTHERN FORTS The show opened with a novelty juggling act, then a cabaret act, two black face comedians and three girls. Well, Mule and I followed all of the singing and dancing because there was an acrobat act closing the show, but when Jeanette put up loving Sam over that man, I pulled All the men. Pulled another encore so they change the bill and made Mule and Jeanette close the show. Well, I guess that the man was "The Man" played by Miles Walk the Dog With Me" for an exit march. 5 join Beans in his act, which lasts about thirty-five minutes, and believe me, it is a riot from start to finish. It took all that Silvester Russo. With the help of the Beans, we put this company out, and it will be hard to break him away from it. As a comedian, Beans ranks with the best. As an originator, he is in a class to himself. All the songs used in the company is from the pen of String Mrs. Archie Jones and Little Archie, Beane is having three new drops made for his act. Managers get busy and busy. Beane is having Big Vaudeville Festival, String, owner and manager, William Benbow, business man, royal theater, Atlanta, next week. LINCOLN THEATER Little Jimmiie Cox, the world's greatest colored impersonator of his own songs, also his partner, little Pearl, and is still making a big hit singing his own compositions; score them; perform them; and be known performer, but she is apt and willing and we hope some day she will be a memoir of a sweet disposition. She is a perfect lady. Little Jimmiie is proud of his little toosie woosie and is a account of her mother's being sick. But she will join him soon. Mr. Cox has given Jimmiie a Humbray to use his songs, also Miss Bess Brown, and if any one is caught or heard using them my passions will be prosecuted. Signs Jimmiie Cox, W. C. Handy. NEWS OF THE PLAYERS. Seymour & Mary are finishing a two weeks' engagement at the Queen theater, Anniston, Ala. Hello all. Michaelas & Cox just finished one week's engagement at the Standard theater. And wear very nice the entire week. Address 1442 S street, Philadelphia. WILL BE SEEN SOON IN VAUDE VILLE. Tharon's All-Star Musical Comedy Company with all we know can deliver the goods. Director Mr. Sharon would like to hear from his cousin, Mme. Aurelie a Branman at once. Mr. Sharon, Princess street, Charleston, R. C. John Sharon. BUFFALO, N. Y. NOTES FROM THE DIXIE COMEDY FOUR. We are on our fourth week on the McMahon & Dee time. We complete March 12. Play theater Feb. 28-29 and March 1. Buffalo, N. Y. Suspension Bridge, N. Y., Elite Theater, March 2 all are well and send, regards to friends. AT LIBERTY. At liberty, drummer with good line of skills. 425 W. Broad street, Savannah. Cnylar, 435 W. Broad street, Savannah. LETTER LIST. Gentlemen's List. Austin, Little Buster. Airship Rastus. Berry, John. Bailey, John. Bailey, John. Butler, Slim Berry, John. Berry, John. Brown, Buster. Bireums, C.S. Buckner, E.anuel. Chaunier, E.anuel. Cable Jasper. Churchill, Frank C. Dennis, Miles V. Eldridge, Willie Fleming, Harry G. Hill, Walter Glyns, Eugene Hines, Sami, 1 Hoften & Hoften Hill, Walter Hull, Henry. Hampton & Bow- mire. Irving, Warren. Johnson, J.R. Jaques, Emery. Jaggie Jones, T.H. Jackson, Frank Hull, John. King, Lonnie Lemons, Eddie. Lomax, George Latham, Julus McCabe, William Mason, John H. Morse, Newell Mikell, Eugene. Mosley, Freddie Mitchell C. William Murray, William McCannon, J. H Nelson, Arnet. Nevelle, V. B. Neville, Kus Polk, Leroy Porter & Porter. Porter, F. Postest Padmore, F. Parka, C. A. Churchill, Frank C. Quine, Geo. W. Dennis, Miles V. Robinson, Will U. Eldridge, Willie Fleming, Harry G. Small, Chas. L. Glyns, Willie Schenck, Wm. Hines, Sami, 1 Stalne, James. Hoften & Hoften Hill, Walter Smith, Harry. Sparrow, Bemile. Hill, Hikim Shook, Joe Johnson, J.R. Triplette, Dus. Triplette, Hurley. Taylor, Rustus. Teasley, Wiley J. Frey, John. Williams, P. M. Wright, Able. White, Mr. Wright, W. Wright, Mr.Jephenia Weaver, J. J. White, Lan Mason, John H. Young, James Young, Harry Arrant, Miss L. W. Love, Miss Jessie Balley, Miss Corneie Marshall, Miss M. B. Lloyd, Miss Corneie Marshall, Miss J. Josephine, McGarr, Agar Caldwell, Miss Ray, Mathews, Nellie Fowler, Ray, Mathews, Nellie Fowler, Miss J. Perry, Nettle Freeman, Anna Payne, Mayne LeRoy, Maggie Smith, Mrs. Laura Harrison, Maggie Tobias, Josephine Johnson, Elenore Wigson, Pauline Maude Williams, Mable King, Miss Sibewa A. Walton, Miss B. Logan, Watson, Idella Jane, Gussie Smart Set Co., with Salem Tutt Whitney—South Bend, Ind., March 14; Ft. Wayne, 15; Cleveland, Ohio, week of March 20. J. H. Mahoney's Model Mobile Minstrels, James Crosby, agent—East Bamberg, S. C. March 13; St. George, 14; Sumnerville, 15. A. G. Fields' Greater Minstrels, Tulsa, Okla. March 13-14; Bartlesville, 15; Independence, Kaa., 16; Coffeyville, 17; Joplin, M., 18-19. AT ONCE ROUBADOURS d. a colored traveling in their own private car-musicians for band. Their musicians and perfor first class people. Be ready to join our wife, never close. Abolutely no Southern territory. S. Broadway. Rochester, Minn. TED! Seen and Heard while Passing By Salem Tutt Whitney With the Smart Set Co. 6 **STICK TO YOUR IDEALS.** The town clock chimes the moon hour, strenuous and blackened, the laborer climbs from the ditch, lays aside his pick and shovel; seats himself upon the curb; grabs his dinner pail and bows; bends over by honest toll, proceeds to devour its contents. After eating, he lights his apple with fire and with farsine seeing vision gazes into distant future. He is viewing his ideal. It may be the ideal home, a wife and child, but it is the ideal that keeps him digging. In every profession, every field of endeavor, it is the ideal for which we are the hope of ultimately attaining our ideal that keeps us striving. In Washington we idealists. So are we all we amount to anything or ever hope to count on us. Some of us live in the human breast*, and it is the anticipation of realizing our ideals that nourishes the source of this hope. Some ideals become losses the way. Some ideals become obscured, unintelligible, obliterated. Hope longed causes tears for nothing to hope for, we lose faith in God and make a tragic attempt to snuff out the which to glorify His name and lighten the way of others. Phantoms of our sleeping hours that are dispelled or disappear with the dawn. Our ideals are realities, our lives as us in life and live after we are dead. Heaven itself, after which we yearn with an insta-tion-longing, may well be termed the day. We fall in love, not with a man or a woman, but with a life that lifes toward destruction. it is the ideal the man sees that ignites the spark of genius, and leads to strength. It is the man who should fatter himself that a woman has fallen in love with him. He is not afraid of the world. Why else should they say, "Love is blind." Love is blind because it closes the weaknesses and sees only the ideal. In love as in all things else, we seldom realize our ideas, and instead substitute our ideas. If substitute fails to make good, then we have recourse to the divorce courts; and we use freedom to continue the search; and we use freedom to continue nally in our hearts that eventually we will find the one, our ideal. We singers and singers would cease to sing. The music of the master musicians would no longer inspire; art the painter would lose inspiration; art the genius no more exist. Stick to your ideal's. S. H. Dudley and Wm. Rasley in a comedy sketch entitled "The Minstrel Maran has them screen at theatrical work. He the Minstrel Maran did not appear. It seems that Patrick is suffering from a bad attack of inattention. Patrick has a big head. He would not learn the lines for the new sketch, was satisfied to rest on past achievements and to learn to him a "has-been" Dudley laid him off for the week on half rations. Patrick has long ears in silent wisdom, remembering that there is a blighting draft that pours in, under and around the stage door at the Grand, mural in a weather proof stable are luxurious more to be desired. Jerry Mills, dancing master, is with Will Rossiter, the Chicago publisher. He stages an art firm in a weather proof stable and placed with the high-class musical comedies and vaudeville acts. Jerry is well known and well loved. For more than twenty-five NEWS OF THE PLAYERS "Mack and Mack" (Billie and Mary) are in dear old New Orleans—not resting up, but in their third week at the Iroquois Theatre, with the "Columbia" to follow indefinitely. And then the old tent show all summer. Friends please write 1600 Gasquet sereet. Lee's Creole Bells will open at The Temple Theatre, New Orleans, La. Sunday, March 12th, for an indefinite stay. Would like to hear from good vaudeville acts. Those who wrote me at Dallas, Texas, write again. Have something good. Address all mail, E.D. Lee Temple Theatre, .ew Orleans, La. Flashy Rae Wallburg played Lewistown, last week, went big; she really featured the "Joe Turner," Keith Palmer, the audience for her elegant display of the twentieth century wardrobe. One agent told her she should be billed for the Dreamland Theatre, the made girl. She is doing a single. Thank you. Mile, Larose, the clever female impersonator of the trio "Lomax, Watts and Thomas," is meeting with great success at the Dreamland Theatre on Sun's time with seven weeks to follow through the east. Julian Costello, please come to the Dreamland Theatre in out of the profession. —Mile, Larose, Dreamland Theatre, Pittsburg, Pa. Stevens and Purcell played the Central Square Theatre, Lynn, Mas, the theater and went big. Six acts on the bill and Stevens and Purcell closed. Bill going big at every show. This is their first work in New York. Next week they open in New York at Keeny's Third avenue. They send their regards to their many friends. Mall will reach the above team at 241 West 41st Street. Glennie M. Coleman, the comedian and well-known song writer, is in Lincoln, Neb. Mr. Coleman will open a music house in Lincoln, Neb. This will be a great help to the performers. Those who compose songs or instrumental music should be sure and have some arranged an open and a artist. As the band may mean success, Mr. Coleman has done hundreds of big hits. Address all mail to Blennie M. Coleman, 1022 O street, Lincoln, Neb. Prof. Eph Williams sure thinks a lot of the work done by the well-known and even popular�/olical agent known in the out of the states for his ability. The company has just played the most successful engagements in six years, on the east coast of Florida and is now winding its way toward Tampa. With Max C. Elliott well in advance. The staff of Prof. Williams's has been to be being with Max C. Elliott's Williams, Gold Kennedy, Ross Jackson, R. G. Pugsley, Max C. Elliott and Prof. Eph Williams. The show is put over the road and is in a class by itself when it comes to a colored show. We do not court opposition, but we will not come out of the business and generally get it for business is to be had. The company starts north in April. Regards to all friends. MAHONEY'S MOBILE MINSTRELS. The show opened the season of 1916 at Statesboro, Ga., Monday, Feb. 7, 1916. The show is brand new from the stakes to the center poles. The parade consisted of forty people, a sixteen-piece band, and a large crowd. All costumes are bright yellow with white pearl buttons. Every person pleased with the show and the way it was put over years he has stood for all that is newest and best in colored theatricals. Jerry has few, if any, equals as a dancer and his best work was done with the Smart Set and the Pekin stock companies. I am greatly indebted to men like Jerry Mills, Dad Kelly and the late Sam Lucas, for what business. They were ever ready with a word of encouragement or instruction and their wide and varied experiences were always a source of inspiration. Frank Montgomery and his daly partner, Florence McClain, are head designers. His sketch is new, novel and up-to-date. Their success is assured. The Boldens, Harry and Hattie, were new to the patrons of the Grand, but they were one of the real features of the bill. They entertainers and a novelty in colored acts is all too rare. Harry does some wonderful dance, and he also plays the piano very effectively. Hattie is the only woman before the two girls to play fingerings. She also gives some realistic bird imitations with two fingers. The two have traveled with great success, and they out the New England states and Nova Scotia. They save their money and as a result they have a beautiful little lakes near Moridan, Conn. they have an ideal cottage, where they spend their summer months in one continual moonoon. Miss Emma Jackson, one of the valued members of the Smart Set company has quite regained her health and to join the company in Washington, D.C. --- Chas. Bougia, tenor singer and character artist, is with the Smart Set company, filling the place made vacant by the retirement of Julian Costello. Julian Costello, singer, dancer and character delimiter will soon appear in the new show with what new acting act of his own creation called the "Hawaiian Dancing Girl. He is a dancer of the lively and joyful one and the best imitators of the lamented Aida Overton Walker. Miss Louise Proctor, wife of Luke Scott, the talented character artist with the Smart Set Company, has been seriously ill for several days. During her absence from the company, she has the difficult "Dance of Death." Miss Carrie King has also been enacting understudy parts with credit. Miss "Billy" Young, the phenomenal contralto is now with the Smart Set company, a artistic worker and her voice adds greatly to the effectiveness of the chorus. Miss Ora Dunlap and Samuel Gray were united in the holy bonds of wedlock Wednesday, March 11. The wedding day was the popular minister of Quinn Chapel church, upon the stage of the Imperial people present were greatly interested in the ceremony. At its conclusion they showered rice upon the bride and groom, and they congratulate them and receive a small portion of the wedding cake. If the smoothness with which the ceremony unfolded, the future life Ora and Sam are to lead their life will indeed be a happy one. Concluding this week's engagement at the Victoria the Smart Set company finishes a run of five weeks in the city with the engagement. The company has greeted with enthusiastic crowds throughout the engagement. The company will play Cleveland, Pittsburgh and least for a series of return engagements. He says it is the show to please the people. Our first part is new and different: sweet singing and funny good music that are funny. Mr. Joe Russell, the eccentric dancing comedian sets a hot pace when he opens the show with a song that is funny. Miss Fanny Jenkins "When Angelus is Ringing," she puts the song over in a pleasing manner. Oscar Cooper "She Looks in the Goods, and when Miss Madeline Tree sings 'I Want to Linger,' she lets you know she is with the show. Then she sings 'She Looks in the Crazy About a Ragtime Minstrel Man,' and he acts the part. Now comes the charming soubrette, Miss Mabel Davies, who dates songs and is making good. Next John Williams, the original and only blue steel, singing and knocking them down, she sings "But not least, comes the tall talker, James Crosby, to close the red-hot first part. He sings "She Used to be the Slowest Girl in town." OOO. No. 1. Prince Allo Mona in a high-class magical act. No. 2. The Big 6 Number, consisting of three ladies and three gents as follows: Miss Fanny Jenkins, Miss Madge Trice, Miss Mabel Davenport, Joe Russell, Rastus Jenkins and Julan Pollic. In a monologue that always pleases. No. 4. Trice and Trice in a sketch entitled "Who Drinked the Gin." No. 5. Joe Russell in an eccentric knock-about song and dance and he No. 6. Jenkins and Jenkins in a back and wing dance of acknowledged merit. He comes the after-piece, the funniest of all funny farce comedies, entitled "What Happened When I Came Home," written and staged by James Crossby. A. H. H. Mahoney, manager. Mr. Montana secretary and treasurer; Mr. Hugh L. Clements, general announcer and privileges; James Crossby, stage manager; James A. Thomas, band leader and privileges; James Crossby, better-known Frog, orchestra leader. PITTSBURGH (PA.) NOTES. The Star Theater this week is still doing the S. R. O. business. Gulfport musical Millers make in a good show and from all signs will be a record. Jake Hellan's assistant manager, the business is so great that Jake has to come in with a dress and with coloring high and should take his company east as he has a good stock shipment. Johnson, here is as you should play. The Lincoln this week has a very good show. It is Campbell's pro show. H. Campbell's pro show Jake Hellan's put on his wayward son last week and we was a corker. Ed Winn's show, is very good and funny and some day we will see him again, because he is working at the Kenyon The Roys are working at the Kenyon this week, going big Jeanneette was very glad to hear that King and Gee have joined hands again at the Victoria Theater, Wheeling, W. Va., 5th 6th, 7th; American Theater, East Liverpool, 8th; Orpheum Theater, 12th, 13th, 14th. Frank Montgomery, Florence Mc. Frank Montgomery, Florence McCullough and passed through on their way to Detroit. NOTES FROM THE GREAT AT LANTIC SHOWS. Prof. Tony Esposito will direct the RB team, which includes the Callender Georgia Mintrels and the Sells and Forepaugh Circus, will conduct the colored band with the Callender Things in general with the Great Atlantic Shows are moving along in time. The manager, Manager Joseph Thonet has contracted with Tony Esposito, who will have a Royal Italian Band of fourteen pieces. The manager, has contracted a stader, has contracted Luke Smiths. DANVILLE NEWS AND THEATRE BRIEFs. (By Geo. W. Thompson, Jr.,) Danville's Foremost Newdealer and reporter. At the Columbia Theater during the week from April 14 to April 21 was a successful run with an overpacked audience every night. The Delcanez composes their own owy music, etc., and much much pleaser to the audience. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney and their own many friends fill the week and their act is excellent. They are also playing to packed houses every night. The "Diamond from the Hill" is filled the house at both performances, and Prof. Walter Morris "Clutching with his Chesterfield Blues composed by him at the Chesterfield Social Club and Jug has invented all kinds of music for his Blues, Water Bottles Ting and Cow Bell Tango. He is also the foremost and best drummer in southern part of Danville. The Palace Theatre, formerly the Dixie, has been remodeled and put into up-to-date play house and the doors open night, and has been packed every night since opening, and shows only first continuous shows from 3:30 p. m. until 11:30 p. m. The Black Box, the first episode, was shown to a full house night, and has been packed every night. All on the opening date of this theatre, Feb. 17th, there were five acts with Booker Washington's funeral, Washington's Indiana, made a great success. Chadwick and Taylor gave an act of supremacy and please the whole audience, Monday, the weight of the performance in which all had to hold their hearts in fear throughout his act. Weight is the Paladin and 500 pounds. Performance in which all had to hold their hearts in fear throughout his act. Weight is the Paladin and 500 pounds. Week: Welch and Dorsey, those sassy girls, will make a hopper grass laugh up their sleeves, and Miss Madje Jones laugh up their sleeves, and Miss Madje Jones act. Moses King, the blackface comedian, pleases the audience with his laughter, and you have the blues. And Munday, the great, with company, is playing an act entitled The Dawnee, and this act most of the audience laughs Mr. B. H. Garrison, or Professor Garrison of St. Michaels, Md., is making a new kind of lent music. This is the first trip of Prof. Garrison to Danville and he shook Columbia Theatre Hodge, formerly the Columbia Theatre which was released on arrival of Prof. Morris and the manager of the Palace Theatre which pleased with his audience, acts, etc. A grand recital was given by Miss H. Garrison and Moreland public school Monday night and a very large audience was present. She also gave a recital at the Lynn St. Moreland public school on Monday night and the church was packed. Miss Davis is a noted traveler and elocutionist of international fame, who has also been involved in the management of colored theaters of this city do not fulfill the colored people want. There are several colored theaters operated by the managers of these colored theaters are without color show why not let it be colored complete and there will be no kicking. We would like for managers of colored theaters to fulfill our wants by booking a south fulfill our wants by booking a machine operators in every colored theaters. The colored jingles have arrived in this city and are being patronized by all. Mr. L. H. Brooks is the owner and she having them he reports fine business. The Hardy Drug Store, the only colored drug store in the city, is doing business with their new selection of seeds. The Chesterfield Social Club is the largest of the members, Charles McGhee, whose death came unexpectedly. He was well known for his selection of flowers was presented to him by the club and the burial was attended by the club members which reaches about 350. The White Sox base ball team also teamed up with the club by the death of Charles McGhee and this club will soon put forth a resolution. This was copyrighted by G. W. Thompson, Danyville, Va. NEWS FROM EPH WILLIAM'S FAMOUS TROUBADOURS. BRADENTOWN, Fla. — Mrs. Rhoda Williams, the amblable wife of Prof. Eph. Williams, the showman proprietary of James A. Blum, who was a family member of the Miss Silas Green Co., accompanied by Misses Jennie Mason, of Jacksonville, Fla., has just returned from the trip in Cuba. The family was flown from Coast Light, a Extension, the over-sea wonder and one of the greatest triumphs of modernity. It was a great success of the family's recreation, especially a railroad built across the ocean. They spent several days at the Gibber-Area, and the other two were all the time to take the peninsular steamship, the Gove, and the Havana. They visited all places of interest, saw many sights and闷热的 times, and was very happy at the time of the city and the pleasure of cities. They also had the lost and most of the own own life and the pride of the Gove, and the time of the trip of Cuba's ball team. Cubans as ball players have very few, if any superiors as players of the nas-Cities of the United States. The most important was the Las Villas, one of the first-class hotels of Cuba. On every hand they were acclaimed leaders of the country's home where they visited the U.S. battle ship Montana, which was in port and were shown every courtesy. One very good time was the U.S. group of beggars who are to be found everywhere. They also attended the races of Fashion Day the horses were on the trest of American land. The American beautiful and handsomely gowned women were in attendance, accompanied by the same style as the other. It never to be forgotten. They left Cuba with many pleasant thoughts of kind and courteous treatment. Mrs. Wilsley was the son of the歇斯. The people who can hardly "save Englee." Prof. Williams says that Mrs. Williams can be a great one of the most well-known his ledger will show. The Silas Green Company is still drawing their usual large crowds, and giving the very best of the first visit to the city. It is one of the most often-sitioned on two occasions this week which only seems to increase business. Even if the company is well and majoring the first flight, weather, voting long in the Freeman GIBSON'S NEW STANDARD THEA- TRE. PHILADELPHIA. (By J. H. Gray.) Back to Philadelphia this week came Tim Owsey and Kirkpatrick, who have been the country because of their intrinsic merit, which the剧组oars are quick to recognize. The duo trod again the country, and large audiences gave them a great welcome all week. Their presen-sition, and skit punctuated with soils which arouse much enthusiasm. Owsey and Kirkpatrick, the Wizard Boss, the Negro imbued with idealism, a big heart and a willingness to sacrifice his last dollar of course, which is accounted for course, which is accounted for course, and no one can deny it is not in accord with the verities. It is so real, and out before the curtain every night. Cox Three Real Song Hits! "Brown Skin Who You For," a big winner. Another big Novelty hit, "Can Peat You Do What You Doing Me," a salary raise. "You Missed a Good Woman When You Picked all Over Me." For sale at all music stores, or sent direct from publishers, 155 post paid. All Agents wante!. Williams & Pirons Publishers Company 1315 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 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 Write J. Nicholson, "COLUMBIA THEATRE", 524 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis. One and two weeks—state lowest salary. Look, Look, Look, What's Out Now? Why. Prof. Geo. W. Thomas has compessed 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, "send and get a copy of each, only lie per copy. Mail orders promptly attended to. Agents wanted, write for terms. Address all mail to. Prof. Geo. W. Thomas, 116 S. Franklin St. New Orleans, La. Wanted at Once For Temple Theatre, New Orleans, La. Can use two vandelle acts that can work musical com-medy with Lee's Creole Belles. Would like to hear from six chorus girls for the Kentucky Troubadours. Also want to hear from an 8 piece band. Work all summer for LEE. Temple Theatre, New Orleans, La. R. VOELCKEL, Gen. Mgr. Nineteen Years with Black Patti The New York Amusement Bureau Artists, Musical and Dramatic, Vaudeville, Circus, Minstrels, Fairs, Parks, Social 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 Booking Agents on Both Hemispheres. Phone 5468 Bryant. Room 401 Gaiety Theatre Bld. Broadway at 46th St., New York City An eight piece colored band, those doubling on stage preferred. Must play up-to-date music. Alexander Berry write. Also colored performers in all lines. Show opens about April 20th in Iowa. Sure money and long season to right people. Reference, any old time colored performer. Address Harry E. Daly The Franklin Man Burlington, Wisconsin and Michaels, two girls, offer a singing and dancing act that is relished. They are clever girls with good material. They are also very charming, cage, the two "Darktown Jesters," make up a jolly duo who sing, and do eccentric dancing; horn specializes and makes them popular. It is a cheery offering. Unique and spectacular is the music, and the reallies of their troupe of trained ponies, dogs, monkeys and a trick mule, which show fine training and are much appreciated. The bill is that of Wiggins and White, ebullient eccentric comedian and comedian, respectively, with kinds of comedy joyously fun at Wiggins and White, there is singing and dancing, as gins is the world's champion buck and buck man, who has assuredly given much thought to his dance creations, and his exhibition presented in a dignified man and scenes impressive, for a moment's dance, complete their contribution to the performance. Drake and Walker in their zuland" with a company of ten versatile and talented entertainers. There are scenes of ragtime music which wins appreciative the chorus represents a number of types of feminine beauty and a lot of the girls are good shingers and a variety of costumes. New songs and sketches add their share to the worth of ragtime music, which will present J. Leubie Hills's "Darktown Follies for 1916," who has a much aggregation than he had last season, there are twenty-five musical numbers. NOTES FROM ROBINSON'S OLD KENTUCKY MINTRESLS. We are still in the state of Louisiana showing to capacity business nightly. We played Fullerton, Craven and Bouch town was turn-away business. Notwithstanding we are just a few weeks behind the Rabbit's Foot Composition. Each town was turn-away business. Come-back craze for the Kentucky Minstrels. Prof. Booker and his concert band brings many broad smiles to the face of the management daily with the band's performances at the noon day concert and parade, and leaves the spectators crying for more. The hoster of the band: Professor C. H. Booker, director; Messrs. R. J. Simmons and Shelby McWilliams, solo cornet;s; Mr. Orbell, solo bass; Mr. Band, solo bass; James, altos; Mr. Everett Shane, bass tuba; Mr. Warner Ford, baritone; Messrs. Smith and Simmons, trombones; Messrs. James and Moody, bass. James Ward, Tobe Bell and his wife, Nannie Simmons. Mr. Everett Shane sends regards to Lovell Wilms, Ernest Montague and his wife, Helen Shore. Mr. W. B. Smith sends regards to Dick Freeman and Mrs. Gordon, of Greenville, Miss. Mr. J. R. Powell send regards to his mother and wife. You know who. Prof. Booker sends regards to his family and all in and out. Professor C. Cullard wants you for the first time and wants it understood by all in the profession that he predicts it to cap the climax of Blues. Best regards to Mark Vale, King Hardy and the Professor as a whole. This company received a pleasant visit from Jap Lovelace and Miss Hazel Edward. We wish them a pleasant future. Mrs. Dudley sends regards to her husband. NOTES FROM CHARLES ENGLISH BLACK TROUBADOURS. We are now in the state of Oklahoma showing to fair business. We are crewed by fourteen performers, our staff and the company are: Chas. English, owner and vannah Kid, principal comedians; Jolly Johnson and Mansy Richardson, comedians; Clarence Rucker, Master of comedy; Miss Mary Sullivan, pany; Miss Mary Sullivan, Miss Mossie Smith, Allie Davis and Julia Coleman. The whole company sends regards to all friends in and out of the professors of the company sent in care of Freedmen of the company sent in care of Freedmen. Look, Here It Is! What? Two Big Fits! "There'll be a Long Time Before You See My Friend in on my Last Greeting" words and music by Jimmie Owens. will be published June 1st. W. C. Handy Music Co. WANTED! Musicians doubling band and orchestra; performers in all lines with wardrobe and lobby display. Address LITTLEJOHN'S UNITED SHOWS WANT Cornet and saxophone players. Must be first class musicians. Write fulls first letter. Can also place two sigl* girls with strong voices or god cake walkers. Thirty seven weeks, and the surest of sure pay. Rehearsals March 14 Thos. P. Littlejohn. Mgr. Andalusia Ala Want tuba, clarinet, trombone, alto and two cornetts, one cornet to lead band. Please state all in first letter. Boozers save stamps. Will play opera houses only. Address all mail to R. H. McNeal, 302 Pleasant Drive, Pierre, S. Dak. THE NEW $50,000 ATLAS THEATRE! State and 47th Street, Chicago, Ill. The Most Beautiful Theatre on the South Side First Run Motion Pictures of the Highest Quality. Everybody Welcome Gibson's New Standard Theatre! South 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 Queen Theatre Wants to hear from all good acts. Letters answered same day. Address Sam E. Reevin, Mgr., 318 Pine Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee ODaniel & Russell Engraving Co. PHOTO ENGRAVERS AND ELECTROTYPERS. Holttones and Zinc Etchings in one or more Colors QUALITY WORK AND PROMPT SERVICE ARTISTS DESIGNERS ENGRAVERS WE MAKE ASSOCIATE OF NEW PAPER CUTS 122 E. Ohio St. Indianapolis ..LincolnTheatre.. 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 New Queen Theaters Birmingham and Anniston, Ala. First class acts can get several weeks in this vicinity. For Bookings, write to The N e New Gra The NewGrand The Stroll Amusement Company Devoted to High Class Change of Program Monday and Thursday Matinee Sundays and Holidays 3110-12 State St. Tel. Douglas 500 Chicago, Ill. WANTED! For Richards & Pringle's Minstrels Clarinet band and orchestra, good business cornet, trombone and a strictly A No.1 band leader with good library and capable of handling band. Also musicians in all lines. This show never closes. First class bass singer and singers and dancers. Address Managers Richards & Pringle's Minstrels Shreveport, La., March 13; Texarkana, Ark., 14; De Queen, 15. 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 stage performers prefer my wigs is that they can also be worn for street wear. If you are in New York or suburbs I can have a representative call with samples. Alex. Marks 654 Broadway, New York City ew Grand INTERESTING NEWS NOTES! Concerning the Approaching Willard-Moran Fight. NEW YORK, March 2.—With nearly a month left in which he less less has learned to work in his training stance, expecting to work gradually to掌握 of pinky-pinkiness for his fight wounded chopped some of his indoor stunts, evoking loud roars from the two-bottle hats he wore, and brill to the program by bringing Walter Monahan, his hefty partner, with a cop on the law. The knocked man more or less in the nature of an accident. The indoor stunts were over the champion ambled through Central park with his trainers strung along behind, blowing up the pavement, just to add zip to the run, raided a man an extra parasan around one of the stunts, Jones on his man, said the big boy, but it was not serious. Williams to Join Camp. Manager Jones has added Bob Williams, who appeared in local bouts some time ago as a star to the team for trainers. Will is expected to make his debut at the Pioneer Sporting Club tomorrow afternoon. Brett Battling Levinsky, Jim Coffey or any of the rest of them, will be more than welcome after next Saturday, said Jones today. He training quarterback penny for the college schooling with big Jess. And he goes for every knockdown of the titleholder. SARATOGA LOWE, N. Y., March 2. Frank Moran will deserve his training quarterback will begin seventeen days of hard gymnism work at Dal Hawkins's place, West Chester, in final preparation for his scrap with Willard on Monday. When weighed today Moran tipped the scales at 209 pounds, and declared, "I will be back." Although in good shape when he came here last Saturday, the outdoor life of the last week has done much for Moran's conditioning is now apparently perfect. Three hunky boxers, Bartley Madden, Bill McKinnon and Dan Dalley, will be on hand for their Monday, preface to take their arms at receiving the big man's wallops. NEW YORK — Tex Rickard and others connected with the promotion of the forthecoming with the Richard-Moran bout in the 100th season of state athletic commission and agreed to comply with all rules of the commission, which match shows that 13,000 have been printed. Twelve thousand are for seats ranging in price from $3 to $26 while all other seats will be subject to the orders of the commission. In order that no one may attack the commission will make public the name of the stakeholder. NEW YORK, March 4 — Jess Willard came in for a hot panning today at the Willard Bowl, where he quarters on "ladies day," attracted by the announcement that he would John Kerry, bantamweight champion there and so was Jess but Willard would not. He padded his plastered hair. He left the ring and the bantamweight went on with Red Cap Wilson, his sparing partner. Willard was rife when right fighter gathered in any considerable numbers. This was due in part to his challenging admission to "defy training costs." SARATOGA. March 4 — Frank Moran broke the lee in the water pitcher at his camp at Saratoga Lake for the last time today before he meets Jesi Will. KID FIELDS IN THE REFLECTIVE MOOD—WHY HE IS WHAT HE IS TODAY. Dear Sir—While sitting at my chair as a tensorialist, I was thinking of my misfortune in my attempt to become champion boxer of the world, instead of being where I am today. I should be sitting back in the easy chair of life as a retired champion boxer, but through the lack of courage of the white boxers and the misbehavior of one of the greatest boxers and fighters in the world has ever had, whose name I shall mention, is the cause of the whole world. I now, today, am the same money but not one-third of what I should have and what I could have yet, if I had the chance. I have boxed some of the best white and colored boxers in the country as my record will show and none of them ever shocked me down. I never was beaten by once that I regretted. I was playing with the money and I was not going to say I'm more. I'm more. I'm more. I'm more. I'm more. I'm more under any conditions. I have had 115 battles and lost one on the square and I can wipe that out if given a chance. I have fought lightweights and welterweights and have beaten them. I will finish an article in the future on how I become a boxer and an athlete should train to become perfect and how to master the situation. KID FIELDS. I am going to box in this month some time. I would have been in the game but I wanted to find out my condition before I started. I am just as fast as ever and I believe I hit harder than I don't need to do that. You will hear from me. My trainers think my judgment of distance is good. WILLARD VS. MORAN. Willard 28 Age 28 18.7 in Height 6 ft. 1 in 24.7 in Weight 60.2 42.6 in Weight 78.5 40.6 in Chest, normal 42.1 41.4 in Chest, expanded 46.6 41.4 in Chest, normal 35.1 41.4 in Biceps, normal 16.1 41.4 in Biceps, flexed 16.1 41.4 in Neck 19.1 41.4 in Wrist 9.1 41.4 in Calf 15.1 41.4 in Ankle 10.1 WANT TO HEAR FROM J. W. FOX To Mr. J. W. Fox, Champion bantam to the world of the world. Write to Hill Bradham McClure at West Baden, Ind. Important. C.1. TAYLOR MAY NOT CONNECT WITH. BOWSER is said that C. I. T. Taylor, manager of B. Cs. baseball team of Indi annapolis, may not connect up with Howard. But he has his eyes on the Federal league which, if he secures will mean much to him a club and the patrons MOBILE, ALA. the clubs who are planning dates to write the management of Dickey Pa- nam to Ralph Clemons again this season will manage Athletics again this season has some good A SPORTING JINGLE. his boys. When old Joe Goss was in his old time, like Sam Langford had fought four bigstars and Battling Nelson fought 42 rosters, what are they were fighting for, what he battled was considered the fastest, what the best was the best with the hand. Jeffries was the best with the hand. Jeffries he was until Johnson knocked him down. Johnson tried and never called upon William. lard. Just before he left for New York to resume training, he jumped on the bench at 244, within two pounds of fighting weight. Three weeks of skating, ice-boating and hitting the snowy beam at 204, within two pounds of fighting weight. Three weeks of skating, ice-boating and hitting the snowy beam at 204, within two pounds of fighting weight. Before that time, they assert, the fight crown will have changed hands. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y., March 7.—The day broke cloudy over the camp and the snowy beam, Sulphur Spring followed by a heavy storm which continued throughout the greater part of the day. In the afternoon, but, contrary to his custom, ordered his breakfast before starting the days' outdoor work, and then hung around the hotel until 8 o'clock. At that hour he was asked if he was going to allow the storm to interfere with his training. "I'm going out on the road right now, old boy," and he started off alone. The favorite training stunt of champion Jess Willard in New York is jogging. He is like a schoolboy in that he is always wearing a jacket, the busy thoroughfares and the boutuards, and because of his size he is attracting unusual attention. The thousand people run to stare at the six-foot-six-foot runner, the runner is passed from mouth to mouth. Willard expects to train down to 250 pounds for his fight with Moran on March 25. NEW YORK.—A long ramble through Central park with his trainers opened the door and the champion's boxing, wrestling and weight exercise were carded for the afternoon show. Jack Hemple and the champion's punching bags, are beginning to show signs of wear and tear. NEW YORK, March 1—Jess Willard's road work came into practical use today when he officiated at Central Park with a flock of dumb-bell merchants, stock salesmen and aspiring sparring partners in the league of further training. Tom Jones set up the first to shoow the crowd away from Jessica's door, and they wouldn't be disappointed the champion across country. NEW YORK, March 1—Close critics of boxing seem not a little concerned over the apparent careless conditioning of the ring exhibition at Madison Square Garden March 25. It is asserted by many that boxing extends the bout seriously and is not extinguished by the stamina and strength believed necessary to carry him through ten rounds a speed demanded of a boxer in the ring. Most of the criticism is heaped on the champion and his manager. Tom Jones. It is asserted that Jones does not try to realize anything but the monetary affair of the haunted each afternoon at the school box, few rounds each afternoon that a crowd of pay-as-you-enter fans may be separated from 25 on each Jones may be too confident or he may be working of the workings of this match than the alleged critics. That is yet to be decided. New York school kids are going to see the champion train. Tom Jones today gave permission to Superintendent Robert B. Berry to bring the schoolboy boxing fans to see the champion in action, but "not all them at once." Most of the people said it was a frame, but all of that is in the game. They say Willard hits like a jack ass but all of that has got to come to pass. The coach goes on the go and knows who will be the champion until the loser hits the floor. Take a tip from me a man like K. Jones, the man for the middleweight champion. All who heights will get the K, O, S. "TEXAS TOMMY" PUNCH. PHILALELPHIA, Feb. 29.—Johnny O'Leary, of Seattle, Wash., who claims the lightweight championship of Canterbury, Anglesea, over the slumberland route Saturday night, explained his "Texas to Anglesea," is the talk of pugilistic circles here. It is a new one on the east, and with it O'Leary expects to climo on the weight throne. Here is the dope on how he played the "Texas Tommy" on Solly Burns: Johnny rushed into a clinch, and in a second around him, he around. For an instant Burns's back was turned, and when he got back into his original position O'Leary slammed him with a hook. Burns went down and then fell into the third time he stayed down for keeps. SAM McVEY WILL TRY TO FLOOR WILL TREAT OF HE CAN DO THE JOB. The state boxing commission of New York, on March 2, announced that it would permit the commission to send a negro pupil to try in $60 of fered by Wardley to all one who can floor him during a boxing session in its training for the championship bout. Wardley said that the commission was that he did not wish to break any of its rules. The commission also announced that it would permit the promoters of the Willard-Moran boxing provide an extra row of box seats in the arena. It was said that all box seats provided in the original plans were sold and there is a demand for more. JACK PALROY WANTS MATHCH. I would like to match with any welterweight at 142 to 147 pounds in the United States or elsewhere, and would like to match with the promoters and promoters. My age is 21 years; been fighting four years, having lost but one fight. I am open to meet all welters, barring none. Yours truly. JACK PALROY 208 S. Union St. Lima, Ohio WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. Woolfolk (Kid) Mullen, lightweight wrestler, is now in Lexington, Ky. Would like to meet the best boys from 135 to 145 pounds; also would like to match makers. Yours, for clean sport. WHAT'S DOING IN SPORT. Pittsburgh university will will in the near future boast a a $2,000,000 athletic stadium, if present plans go through. The managers of the proposed Willard and Moran ten-round contest at Madison Skiing garden, March 25, give a speech a special section for women and their escorts among the $25 seats. LONDON, March 3—Jack Johnson, the negro pugilist, and his wife, left London last night for Corunna, Spain. Johnson was on a tour of England. It was stated at the time that he would sail for South America. MILWAUKEE—Fearing that champion Fredie Welsh would injure himself in a New York and force cancellation of his fight with Ad Wolgast here THE FREEMAN. AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER Promoter Steinel, of the National A. C. has forced him to drop the bout. San Francisco boxing promoters representing fourteen clubs, have agreed upon plans to reopen boxing contests in that city. Bobby Kerr, the Olympic 200-meter sprint champion in 1986; Tom Lingboat, the Indian marathon runner, and Dick the former Harvard infielder, are among recent recruits to the Canadian army forces. NEW YORK—The New York state athletic commission has lifted the suspension imposed upon the American Sporting Club of this city, Chairman of the commission, Dick the club, had agreed to withdraw the proposed bout between white and negro boxers and make no further attempts to stage mixed bouts. NEW ORLEANS, March 2—Ted Lewis today claimed the welterweight championship as a result of his victory over Dick the club in twenty rounds. Lewis had fifteen of the rounds by a big margin and only Stobe's cleverness saved him. Stobe's cleverness, Dick Bauer referred despite a protest from Lewis. BREEZY SPORTING CHIT-CHAT. (By Christy Mathewson.) When Charlie Chaplin was in New York, I met him and had several talks about him, and being a very likeable fellow. They tell a funny story about him, however. "Chaplin got $1,525 a week last year" said a moving story man to me one night. "Why not fifteen hundred flat?" I asked him, "Why the twenty-five?" "He said he wanted that to live on," replied my informant. Frank Moran claims he like the outdoor for training purposes where he can play and avoid climate. For that reason he goes to Saratoga. If Frank wanted to lead a rugged he should have lived some York area. York area would snap. Doc Cook would have thought he was discovering the north pole again after spending a little time in them. The local folk are all stirred up over the question of preparedness down here in Texas, and they argue it pro and con, and chew up a lot of toothpicks, and one guy, who sides with William Jennings Bryan, Henry Ford and the other pacifists, although William Jennings and Henry don't allow him yet, and all other people. "All this talk about preparedness makes me tense like a dog. Who could you know there’s hardly a twelve-year-old boy down in this country who can’t take a rifle and shoot a squirrel down in the woods, fight an armor in the nose every time. Wait until some of those Europeans wade into this sample of shooting. That’ll stop them, I think. It now looks as if there were no truth in the report that Jess Willard might be too proud to fight. Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb, the war correspondent, after-dinner speaker and researcher, said the war would last two years more. Shortly after he interviewed Lord Kitchener at which time Kitchener said the war would last two years more. He overheard two southern darkies on a street car discussing the war. The war is going to last two years more. "Shucks, man, how do you know that the war is going to last two years?" I guess I know it," said the first. "Didn’t I read in the newspapers the other day where the king of Europe hit Cobb it would last two years more?" KID HOY LOOKING FOR BOUT. Earle Williams, Lovejoy, Illinois, and Milton Moore, Madison, Ill. at my new Fort Gym. SOME SPICY SPORT CHAT Moran Is Certainly Entitled to Chance at Willard. HEDGES PICKS UP FORTUNE Former St. Louis President Made $300,000 on $30,000—Tinker Pays Fielder Jones a Big Compliment. Players' Fraternity Wants All on Water Wagon. Frank Moran's victory over Jim Coffey in New York recently entitles the Pittsburgh heavyweight to first chance against Champion Jess Willard. Just what chance Moran has against the big champion is questionable. Willard's size, compared to that of Moran, gives the former a big advantage. Moran may not be able to land on the champion with any effectiveness, and if Willard fought as well as he did against Johnson he ought not have much trouble disposing of Moran. Moran has easily proved his superiority over Coffey. He has scored knockouts over him twice in twelve weeks, and this virtually eliminates the Irish fighter from all consideration so far as the championship is concerned. There has been such a variance in the published records of Fred Fulton that there really is no good line on the western heavyweight, and it will be necessary for him to meet several of the title aspirants before his value can be reckoned. The record of Fulton, which gives him twenty-one knockouts in twenty-seven battles, has been at lacked, and it is charged that several of the wins which are scored in his favor were actually just the reverse. It is claimed Bob Hedges, former president of the St. Louis Browns, made a profit of $300,000 on an investment of $20,000 in the club, and yet the Browns, during the Hedges reign, never won a pennant and usually finished in the second division. After getting rid of McAleer, in 1909, Hedges experimented with O'Connor, who just the other day was awarded $5,000 in salary due him in 1910. Stovall, Wallace and Rickey followed in order, and none of them made good. No man in baseball thinks more of the ability of Fielder Jones as a manager than Joe Tinker, now the manager of the Cubs. Tinker played with the Cubs when the Sox, with Jones as manager, beat them in the world series of 1906. Last year Tinker's Whales and Jones' St. Louis Feds fought it out for the pennant nearly all the year. Here is a compliment Tinker pays to Jones: "Jones certainly is one mystery. I had some men on my team that had been on Jones," and I asked them what he did that made them winners. They answered, "Nothing." They claimed he never said anything to them, but he gave a lot of sigms. He seemed to be able to divine where the batter was going to hit, and he had his infielders stationed there. "And he certainly is a wizard when it comes to handling pitchers. He never picks the wrong one, and he can tell the exact moment to remove them. Jones is a believer in a small pitching staff too. He doesn't want eight or ten twirling hung around. He wants three or four effective men, and he's right, as he usually is." LOOK OUT FOR MACK. Harry Davis States Athletics Will Have Great Team In 1917. Harry Davis, Connie Mack's right hand man, in an interview in Kansas City the other day said: "Connie Mack will have a real pennant contender in 1917 and maybe next year. I know. I've seen what he has, and I know what he is going to have. He is building up another championship team." It would be at all surprising if Davis were making a real prediction in this statement, for the rumor has been current for some time that Mack would have a real ball team next season, though he expects to have a better one in 1917. Dallas to Have Big Stadium. A great stadium for all kinds of amateur athletic sports to be erected and maintained by the city of Dallas. Tex., is one of the plans of the present city government there. It is planned to erect a structure with a seating capacity of 20,000 at a cost approximately of $100,000. Tacoma, Wash., has a municipal stadium that will seat 32,000 and San Diego one with a capacity of 28,000. Kennel Club Increases Title Points. The American Kennel club increased the number of points necessary for a dog to gain in order to be ranked as a champion from ten to fifteen points. HAMILTON, OHIO. (By Herbert B. Parks.) Miss Daisy Hill will spend the week end with her father and brothers in Oxford, Ohio, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Rockhold, of Oxford, Ohio, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Hattie Rockhold, Chestnut street, Mrs. Kuth Jennings, of Oxford, spent the week end visiting her brother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman and daughter, Mrs. Kuth Jennings, of Oxford, Miss Bell Finley received word from her sister Marie, whom she had not heard from in years and though dead. Mrs. Sarah Rockhold, of Oxford, Va., and will pay a visit here soon. BRAINS AS CHIEF SPORT REQUISITE Successful Men In Athletic Pursuits Must Think Ahead. NO PLACE FOR THE DUB. Expert In Any Game Thinker Who Calculates at Least Two Moves In Advance—Headwork Equal to Fists. Strenuous Game of Water Polo Is Growing In Popularity. "Apply the principle of chess—think a couple of moves ahead all the time—and you have the secret of success of the big men in nearly every game in the calendar of sport," is the concise expression of opinion as given by Charles A. Dean, ex-president of the Central Association of the Amateur Athletic Union. That Charles knows whereof he speaks there can be no reasonable doubt, inasmuch as he has referred in nearly every sport extant. Continuing, Mr. Dean said: "The dub in basketball has to stop and think what he is going to do with it when the ball is passed to him. The expert, the man who stands out in the game, is the one who knows what his next two or three moves will be. He does not hesitate when the play comes to him. He is the quick thinker, the analytical thinker, and as such he has a great advantage over his fellows of less nimble wits and less loresight. Builds Advance Detenses. "The chess master is not puzzling over the present. He is building up an attack and a defense, and to do this his mind is far ahead of the men in their positions on the board. Your successful big league baseball manager is planning his battle all the time. It is not necessarily inside baseball that he is using, and he is taking advantage of the breaks, just as the chess master is doing, but in the second inning he is projecting himself into the third and fourth and fifth innings. He is the manager who wins baseball games. "On the gridiron it is the captain or coach who makes his plan of battle in the first period for the third quarter that has the edge. The boxer who goes into the ring figuring ahead is the one who keeps at his mode of attack and wins with it. In golf the man who can think only of the mistakes of the present is the one who must suffer in the future at the hands of the man who forgets his errors and builds for the succeeding hole. "Take the game of water polo as it is played at present. It is coming into more popularity than the old slam bang, drowning, neck breaking, Roman holiday style of polo ever enjoyed, and it is all because this new game brings out more mental effort than the old one and just as much physical exertion. "In this game it is a pleasure to see Hebner and McGillivray and others of the national championship I. A. C. team in action because of their supreme co-ordination of mind and muscle. They are planning ahead, playing the game of chess in water all the time. When 'Oats' McGillivray or Harry Hebner gets the ball it does not stay in his hands. He is thinking all the time, working out forms of attack and defense, and his team play shows it. "This is just as true of one sport as it is of another. No man in any game can rise to the top unless he uses his head more than his hands and muscles. In the track and field game I have seen many a superb physical but unintelligent runner beaten by the less developed man because the latter uses his gray matter. He planned his race: his ego was a couple of jumps ahead of his toes all the time. In swimming every muscle works, but with all the muscles going the mere physical machine is not a winner if its headquarters is not doing the right sort of directing. Headwork Equal to Fists. "Just as it is true that the lawyer or the physician or surgeon or business man must be on his toes, figuratively speaking, on the alert the time, always looking into the future, always and forever using his brains, so it is a fact that the man in professional or amateur sport must eliminate the ivory from his makeup. Many and many a wonderful boxer has sprung up, held the spot light for awhile, then descended into utter oblivion, while another has come up and stayed there. The boxer who gets the decisions, the laurels and the money is the one who mauls with his brains just about twice as fast as he does with his fist." All kinds of alterations on ladies' and gents' garments. We do all kinds of fur trimming. 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They are the daintest and most serviceable garments imaginable—come in all materials and styles; Cross, Hook, Wook, and many others. The rastlessthe shoulder-permitting washing without removal. Have your dealer show you Bien Jole Brassiere, if not stocked, we will gladly send him, prepaid, samples to show you. BENJAMIN & JOHNES, 51 Warren Street, Newark, N. J. The Hom Brewing Co. Brewers and Bottlers of Pure Lager Bee Phones: 1050 and 1030 DIANAPOLIS, IND. Home wing Co. of ger Beer 1030 8 A special collection, including many of the choices fabrics, some of which were originally priced at twice the above quotation. A collection of odd pieces that have been arranged on special bargain tables for today's sale. Included is granite cloth, 54 inches wide in gray, green and cadet. Checked homespun suitings, 56 inches wide in brown and rose, brown and blue, blue and green and Bordeaux mixtures. Plaid chevets in mahogany and blue and green and gold. Also plain serges in medium and light weights, in navy and black. These and a number of others at $1.28. Some of them are worth twice as much —Second floor. Mr. Wallace Waugh is confined to his home on account of illness. The Rev. G. H. Shaffer is recovering from injuries received in a fall a few weeks ago. Bishop C. T. Shaffer, of Chicago, was the guest last Tuesday of his brother, Dr. G. H. Shaffer. He was a club, better known as the Jolly Ten, will entertain at dancing Friday evening at Pythian Castle hall. The Rev. G. W. Gore, of Indianapolis, filled the pulpit of the Baptist church at Bridgeport, Indiana, Sunday morning. Mr. Elizabeth Kuykendall was hostess to the Woman's club last Monday afternoon at her home in West Tenth street. Mr. John Mukes, who has been ill for months, is still confined to his home, 130 W. Sixteenth street, and is slowly improving. Mr. J. M. Benson, chairman of the educational department of the Y. M. C. A., resigned last week to resume his position in the mail service of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Priestly, in North California street, entertained at a 5 o'clock last Sunday afternoon, in Mrs. Minnie M. Morehead, of Marquette, Mich. The night school at No. 64, of which Sterling McLivaine is principal, gave an in-door plaque Wednesday evening, on the third floor of Flora Millsiken on the third Friday in this month, March 17. Mrs. Maurine Browning, of New York was called last week on account of the death of Floria Millsiken. Mrs. Browning is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Milliken, of South Keystone avenue. She is by the cooking department of school No. 17 last Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Douglas, of Wilberforce, Ohio. Other students will William H. Haugh, and G. L. Hayes. A safety first program was given at the Second Christian church last Sunday evening. The speakers were Mrs. Mays, Mrs. Mays, a nurse from Flower Mission, and G. L. Hayes, of the city public schools. Dennis Jones was tendered a surprise Saturday at the school's sixth-grade birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huddleston, Mrs. Ida Huddleston, and Mrs. Charles Jones. Mrs. C. E. Haley Roberts, evangelist and auditory missionary of Chicago, spent eight years in the Pacific coast she expects to go to the Pacific coast from there, stopping first at Cedar Rapids, then at Oakland and Second stop, Council Bluffs, Iowa, to revival meetings for Rev. H. Edwards. MRS. ROSE LAID TO REST. Mrs. Mary Pratt Rose, 3226 Forest avenue, mother of Thomas W. Pratt and Mary Rose of Thomas W. Pratt, February 21 of organic trouble. She was 59 years old, and was born at Harrodsburg, Ky., but spent her youngest years in Oakwood, where body was buried at Oakwood cemetery. MADAME MEADOWS HOLDS LARGE MEETINGS. Madame Meadows had a very large crowded house for such a bad evening. She gave messages from the past and all were recognized. She makes all from 8:30 to 10:30 every Monday evening. J. M. BENSON REINSTATED IN THE MAIL SERVICE. J. M. Benson and his many friends are happy owing to the outcome of his service as mail carrier, for the position he held about a year ago. Through his service he saw the plimsolls it seems he was not responsible, he lost out. He was not content to let the matter rest, feeling as he did that he had done nothing to cure for dementia. He soon put himself touch with those who could help him, among them Senator John W. Koehler at Washington. Mr. Benson made a plain, straightforward statement, which evidently favor- Having trouble pulling and shaping that mask—the of yours! “THE CLIMAX” scarf forms make on next the and seven time, temper and money. “THE CLIMAX” THE POEM THAT LOCKS ON ANY STYLE BUTTON, the and form Six-form only 30s. A Winner for Agents. Writes - Neomen Mfg. Co., Hudson Terminal New York City. L 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. Ill. Mkt. & Ill. St. ably impressed those concerned. Senator Kern looked into the matter from the critical viewpoint, and a lawyer who was the judge, a result, Mr. Benson was recommended for restatement. He has been reinstated and is now doing duty. He is a class man, and as it was stated in his letter of recommendation. He is a gentleman above A. B. the ordinary ways of gentlemen, whose one ambition apparently is to please the man who is absent from the postoffice he was the membership secretary at the Y. M. C. A. and a more faithful friend, who never knew or will ever know. Men of his type only pass through the world at great intervals, and are common men and high schools of Indianapolis. CHAMPAIGN, ILL. Norvell-Cokiekie Wedding — Other Twin City Notes. CHAMPAIGN, III. (Special). The marriage of the M. A. McCurry II clock at the home of 2 clock Wednesday, March 1 at the home of the bride's grandfather, Joseph McCurty, at 204 West Maple Street, Chicago. The ceremony in the presents of sixty guests. The wedding march was played by Miss Catherine Pope. The bride wore creation lace with pearl trimmings. Miss Alice Lee, who acted maid of honor, wore lace with pearl beads. The groom and the best mum Cecil Pope, wore conventional black. The flower girls, little Bernice Lee, wore pearl silk, and Elizabeth Johnson,丰满 in her hair. The couple left at 3:46 for Peoria, at which place they spent their honey-bath. They now reside at 264 West Bremen Street. They now reside at 264 West Bremen Street. Pride of Champaign Tabernacle No. 11, at 264 West Bremen Street. Ridges of each month at Carcey Hall. Miss Helen Hagan gave a piano recital at the A. M. E. church on March 3. She gave very much appreciated by the audience. Champaign and Urbana regrets that the Gatewood family moved from their home in Gatewood Lee had lived in this community for fifteen years and was one of the best music teachers in the city. She had a class of twenty-seven pupils from her school, who loos her from a musical stand point. We wish for her in her new location greater success and a larger number of pupils. In recommending Mrs. Lee we do it advisement. Mrs. Rose Pate, wife of Harley Pate died at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. Rose Pate, who lost her from a long illness of tuberculosis. Mrs. Pate had been confined to the bed for three weeks. She was born February 8, 1890. Funeral services were held on February 10, 1915. Whitstis officiated. Burial was made in Mr. Hope cemetery. Mr. Yorke Guyler received $175 from the endowment department insurance due from the death of his son Aaron Guyler. Mr. Rufus Samson, field agent for the endowment department insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gray is now occupying their new modern home, 220 North Market street. Mrs. Perkins is on the list. Word reached this office that Mrs. Burton of Tuscola, who was recently operated on at the Burnham hospital of Tuscola Town, Mrs. Miss Helene Hagan was entertained at an informal reception Sunday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Hattie Wells. About one hundred guests were writer of all kinds of insurance, Z. L. Breedlove. See him. Pilgrim Sisters initiated four new members last Monday evening. In the morning the subject was "Lord, Remember Me," and in the evening on "They That Sow in Tears Shall Reap" the subject was school at 2 p. m. was well attended, the subject being "The Death of Stephen." DELTA METROPOLIS. (By Lee A. Motley, Jr.) Special to THE FREEMAN. GREENWOOD, Miss.—(Special.)—The bunch that went to Clarksdale, Miss., got back safe and sound. They all say they certainly enjoyed themselves. Mr. Harry Harryold, who also left with the club to Clarksdale, stayed as he went in as waiter in the new hotel, Alkazara. Miss Estella Lacey was married to Mabe Chatman, Wednesday, Feb. 28. She came to the store as waiter in the new hotel, Alkazara. Miss Estella Lacey has returned from Lexington, Miss., where he has been visiting the store. He there to attend a ball and says he had such a good time he could not leave. Mrs. M. Johnson, of 826 Avenue G, is on the sick list this week. We wish her a speedy recovery. Wish her away from his barber shop for two or three days, owing to a little spell of sickness. His business is very much rushing, but Mack McAllister says he wants them The Big Six Orchestra sends their best regards to the musicians at the concert of Flenance. All would like to hear from all friend and out of the profession. The memoirs of George Harris, secretary, clarinet; Everett White, cornet; Elmo Warner; trombone; Guy Williams, melophone; George Smiller, base violin and tuba. Special to the Freeman. Receiving the No. 1 to the trustees board of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, met at the residence of the president, Mrs. A. McGoogan, and contacted their routine of business. Mr. Newton and Mr. Ealam waited at the church and received the auxiliary, 'Mr. Newton has accepted the chairmanship of the committee on festivities. The auxiliary has resigned and now have in view the presentation of an individual communion set to the church. Refreshments were served and the meeting adjourned to the residence of Mrs. C. C. Cobbs. The Violet club of the First Baptist gave a Valentine party at the schoolhouse which was largely attended. The object of the club is to assist in the erection of a new parsonage for the church. Quite a neat sum was realized from the party. We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Katie Wilson who went to New Orleans to visit her friend, Mrs. Helen Jones, of 377 N. Rampart street. She was taken ill and expired in less than twenty minutes after the attack. She was a devoted member of Mt. Bethel Baptist of Gulfport. Her funeral was conducted by the Rev. Dr. THE FREEMAN, AN ILLUSTRATED COLORED NEWSPAPER J. W. Bell, of Union Bethel A. M. E. church of New Orleans. The Ladies' Aid club No. 2 of Hansboro, met at the home of Mrs. Marshall Jackson, who is called to order by the president and quite an amount of business was transacted for the future benefit of the club. The club with music. The members and visitors then marched to the dining room and were served with fried chicken and potato salad, hot chocolate and cocoanut cake and several different fruits, and the gentlemen were served with rose press. Mr. Mrs. M. Jackson, Madison Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Price, Miss Agness Wells, Miss Olivia Turner, Miss Tacks and many others. Mr. Smith is very popular with the elite of Tansboro member this is the only reliable colored matrimonial agency there. JT. AGENCY, 453 Earl. Youngstown, Ohio. WANTED—ROOMS. Nicely furnished, with heat and bath. Men preferred. 220 W. Vermont St. NOTICE. Black art, roots, herbs, magic hands, mirrors, bones, etc. Loadstones, recipes, treasure secrets; particulars in the plot of above articles. WHITES SPECIFIC Dept. "C." NOTES FROM CHEYENNE, WYO. Mr. and Mrs. William Ashford have returned from Excelsor Springs, Mo. Mrs. Ashford's health was not benefited by the Little Harold Gaskin is much improved from his recent illness. Ms. Lisa Sheehan has been suffering with light tingles of the face. Mrs. Emma Mallony is able to be out after a very severe seige of the gripe. Mrs. Pryor has returned to her home in the city where she is there by the serious illness of her son. W. F. Thistle has gone to Laramie for an indefinite stay. Mrs. C. A. Ward and three children are visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. George Hopkins. Mrs. George Hopkins has been among the sufferers with la gripe. C. A. Ward was a Sunday visitor with his wife and family. Mrs. Hopkins Funce Ashford became the bride of Spencer Care. Mr. and Mrs. Care have gone to housekeeping in a handsomely furnished house on Twenty-third street. Mrs. Care's social was given in the Methodist church parlors. The affair was a masque social. Miss Hattie Brown won first prize for the prettiest, Mrs. Brown won second. A delicious supper was served and the affair was quite successful. Thursday a pleasant surprise party under the auspices of Mrs. J. E. Smith was given to Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Care. About thirty people surprised the young couple. Music and games were the evening's chief diversion until a car, when a delicious repast was served. SHAWNEE. OKLA Bro. William Nunn filled the stand at White chapel Sunday night before it closed. He talked to Mr. McGhee, an old Rock Island railroad porter, has accepted work in Kansas on the same road. Henry Procter has gone back to the Norwood hotel. Vorwood hotel. George Nealy is now a permanent George Nealy is now a permanent reader of the Freeman. S. Robertson has moved his place of business in the brick building on South Rev. William Jones, pastor-elect of White Chapel Baptist church, will begin the institution of Rev. J. H.rimitt at Lima, Ohio. Mr. Brooks has opened a barbecue pit on South Philadelphia street. When you desire to subscribe for the Eucharist, please call (212) 278-2222. ALTON, ILL., NEWS. (By Pearl Curtis.) After an illness of two weeks with pneumonia, Hamilton Whitides, an aged resident, died Saturday evening in her home. Mrs. Johnson has taken little Ada Murphy and given her a home. Robert Jackson is still on the sick list. A marriage license was issued to Samuel Hart and Miss Lacie Mills last Saturday. Mrs. Bell Deshields, who has been seen at the La Habra Perkins, Miss Mayne Perkins, of La Habach, Mo., is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Winston Perkins. Mr. Winston Perkins spent the week visiting his mother, who has been ill. EARLINGTON, KY. The Star Social club spent a most delightful afternoon on las Sasayas, where they enjoyed a bar and Dumbar was the subject of study. A delicious salad and ice course was served at the conclusion of the meeting. The ladies of the Star Social club at his house were layed for twenty-one and quite a dainty ice course was served at Mrs. Georgie Talley was in Nortonville, Ky., and St. Charles Friday. Let D. Jennings know when you have jobs and when you are going to visit us, and he may be able to send it to The Freeman. Mrs. Milliner is visiting her father in Ky. Mrs. Daniap, who has been ill, has reported. HICKMAN, KY. NOTES Hale's orchestra is playing in Union City this week. Mr. Louie Klyce and Miss Cordella Brown left Saturday for Mobile, Ala., to attend the Mardi Gras festivities. The directors of the Liberty Coal & Ice company meet Wednesday night and the reports of the manager, P. Atwood, president and manager; J. Atwood, president and manager; J. Atwood, secretary; A. Nichols, treasurer; Henry Griggs, Ellibert Carr, C. W. Wiley, C. H. Meneefe. Mrs. Henry C. Lauderdale is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Emma Northcross, of Obion, Tenn. Next week she will spend several weeks at her daughter, Miss Lou Anna Lauderdale, in Memphis, Tenn., after which she will spend several weeks at Obion. Mrs. Eliza Wilson and M. Vernon Stewart were quietly married at the home of the bride's Sunday afternoon. May a few intimate friends were present. Prof. John Holland, of Owens, has profiled to Hidley, Tenn., to open his school. Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Hays and family have returned home from Smithland, after closing a very successful school term. Mrs. Forest Coleman, Mrs. Edward Phillips and Mrs. Pearlie Woolson are on the sick list. Dr. S. L. Cunningham was in the city Monday looking after his dental work. Sunday school met at 9:20 a. m., with a large attendance. The lesson was taught by Mrs. Carter, a school scholar, who had a well prepared lesson. The pastor entered the rostrum and praised a grand sermon on the subject, love, and life. Much enjoyed by the large audience. A large number accompanied the K. of the choir, a well known band, and tended the burial of Mr. John Anderson, Sr., a well known citizen of said town. A judge of McDonald. The first Baptist church choir rendered the music for the occasion. Our deepest sympathy greeted the students. Mr. Earnest Harvey was taken to the Homeopathic hospital on Friday, where he will undergo an operation for apoptosis. We wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Hannah Anderson is on the sick list. The Misses Bertie and Freda Moore, of Carnegie, visited friends here on Sunday. Miss Carter and Lewis Parker spent Saturday and Sunday in Wellsville. Miss Lena Coleman, of Bulger, is with Miss Mae Lewis, of this place. Many hundreds of colored people found companions through this agency, who are also called bookkeepers, stenographers, hookkeepers, servant girls, smart and intelligent business and professional men are anxious to marry. To prevent delay names and addresses are given. member this is the only reliable colored matrimonial agency there is. JT. AGENCY, 453 Earl, Youngstown, Ohio. WANTED—ROOMS. Nicely furnished, with heat and heat Men preferred. 220 W. Ver- mium. Black art, roots, herbs, magic hands, mirrors, bones, etc. Loadstones, res- cents, more secrets, partitions, cents. Dr. R. D. Wester Box 131 Mont- gregory, Ala. WHY THE HAWAIIAN HAIR-GROW ING PREPARATIONS HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS. From the very beginning The Hawaiian Hair Growing Preparations have been recognized as the best by the industry, and are being known as the standard of purity and perfection. They embody only such ingredients that are Pure, homogeneous and remain hair. A Hawaiian hair preparation is possible. These goods contain no coloring or adulteration of any sort. If you have never paid close attention to the difference between an instance of the hair you happen to be using) assuming that all are alike, then you should look into the subject. All preparations will not compare with the hair you happen to be way, as you yourself will find out by giving our goods a fair trial. They will not compare in clean, clear color, purity or give as quick results. They will not compare in a natural appearance so characteristic among those using our goods. THE WOMEN'S HAIR CARE Never lose sight of the fact that there are as many different kinds of hair preparations as there are of any other. The preparations are being introduced into every state. That these goods have taken the leadership wherever they have been introduced by immediately showing them to you. These goods are being shipped from one boundary line to another, extending into Canada. They are going into business is nothing short of marvelous. The universal demand is growing to be tremendous. We yet have lots of open territory for those desiring the job. Those wanting to handle a good money proposition write us for our agents' terms. We teach you how to manage your business. You can exceed your investment your money. You will find our terms more attractive than anything you ever had before you. That is the reason you invest your money. You will find our terms more attractive than anything you ever had before you. The condition is your hair has a great bearing on your standing in every walk of life. Because you have good hair, you have good condition you why don't need to attend to it. There is always room for improvements. Therefore, if your hair happens to be good condition you use it because your preparations to keep it at its best. Just watch the hair of those who use the Hawaiian Preparations. We ensure age appropriate locality. You be the first in your yours. Address all mail to Mme. G. B.ramlette, 624 N. West Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Send $1 for an assorted shipment and start treating your own hair. It is good to use a soft, soft, soft coat end of that time see the improvement in the condition of your hair. A better appearance, feel softer and it will fix up so much better. Your scalp will feel clean, cool and gum. Your hair will be glossy, not greasy, and when you wash it the hair will be clean, soft and the pores in the hair will be clear. Your ways being, open is one of the main necessities in maintaining a healthy scalp in order to grow the hair. Our goods does it, because they penetrate the hair. Wax will not penetrate, therefore preparations containing it must stay on top of the scalp. By doing so, you will not damage the pores and scalding the roots of the hair, hindering them from growing. "MONEY MADE EASY" If you have the time and are in position to become an agent, you can sell your line of Toilet Articles, you can make money easily and establish a good business of your own. You can sell your articles. Our articles are considered by us, and thousands of others who voluntarily prove to you, the best on the market. You can make 100 per cent, profit, and we will aid and protect you in the business subside trade. You can start in a small way. AGENTS all over the United States ATTENTION FLOR We are Kentucky Florists and cater to the order. We give you more flowers, other florist. Special rates to lodges. To by giving us the honor of making a des- sample of the interest we have of the co ATTENTION FLOWER BUYERS! We are Kentucky Florists and cater to the colored trade, no matter how small the order. We give you more flowers, larger designs for your money than any other florist. Special rates to lodges. The fact that Mme Walker patronized us is a testament to her business. We walker sample of the interest we have of the colored people as flower buyers. The Booker, Former A few rooms and apartments, now people reasonable Referen put in first clu WITCHER TAYLOR HOTEL A few rooms and apartments now available for respectable colored people reasonable Reference required. Flat will be put in first class condition. THE HOTEL Cape May, New Jersey This magnificent hotel, located in the hort in the world: replete with every mastruction, appointments, service and reage, bath houses, tennis, etc., on prem and children. Send for booklet. Special E. W. DALE, Owner, This magnificent hotel, located in the heart of the most beautiful seashore resort in the world, replete with every modern improvement, superlative in construction, appointments, service and refined patronage. Orchestral daily, garments on request, programmed entertainment given to ladies and children. Send for booklet. Special rates for Easter. BENSON'S FLOWERS. are making good and are delighted with the articles and the work. If we are not confident to secure your co-operation ever afterwards, Just sit down and write us for you. However, we only appoint agents in such localities where we are not now represented, and when a new agent is appointed, we offer selling others to take advantage of their business. We call "White's Special" Face Cream (bleach), Cold Cream, Face Powder (in assorted colors, including brown), Soap and Hair Dress- In answering your inquiry for particulars, we will also forward you samples, free articles, free charge WHITE'S SPECIFIC TOILET CO. Dept. "C." Nashville, Tenn. BUSINESS LOCALS. Woodbine Perfume. Oh, how fragrant, exquisite, enchanting, bewitching. Only at Blodau's Drug Store. WANTED—All Men to know that the celebrated Asargus Gin can be found at all Bars and Cafes. The genuine Carter's Rheumatic Remedy sent by mail on receipt of the celebrated Asargus Gin can be found and others; will cure you. Address R P Blodau, druggist, Indianapolis, Ind. PRINTER: Practical, News, Book and Institute of 15 Year expatriate in all branches. Color and commercial work a specialty. Eleven years in present position. Southern propositions not considered. Address, Printer, West Ninth street, Little Rock, Ark. WANTED -Ladies to know that Roth's LA -EM -STRAIT Dressing makes kinky hair straight, and will take the hair; will prevent dandruff; makes the hair soft and ixurient. Brown's Tantalizing Skin Face Powder, prepared from the above prepaid on receipt of 50 cents. Guaranteed to give satisfaction if money refunded. Flannery's Suppliers, Distributors, Couchers MJ 18 100 Per Cent. Quality 100 Per Cent. Quality is incorporated in every article of jewelry we will sell. It is our intent to lend our mind we guarantee every purchase. A great responsibility lies in the purchasing of a diam- and or a precious stone but if you pay from at the responsibility is entirely eliminated Our word for it insures you against imitation J.P.MULLALLY DIAMOND IMPORTER 28 Monument Place. 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. WANTED At once, to establish agency in each city and town. We have an attractive article for a r. l. h. co. bureau on the line. Exclusive agency to right person. Write for particulars and free samples. R. H. Parker Co., 1824 10th St. N. W. Washington, D. C. 55 Valuable Formulas, Illusions, Tricks and Household Hints in our Interesting Magazine Sent Complete for For Two Issues. JEFFERSON SUPPLY CO. Box 244. La Porte, Ind. For your Cleaning and Pressing, also alterations and repairing on腔 and Genet Garmant and make Troubles a specialty at $ 50. 125 E Market St. Room 8. AGENTS - 233 per cent profit selling 26 sheet music at $ 5c; particular free: 3 samples 100-Keller Robinson & Munk. Dept M.. 38 W. 118th St. New York. WANTED - All Men to try Asparagus Gin the Celebrated Drink. Colored Agents Wanted - Big stick and accident insurance. Bock 400 H-696 nati, Ohio. Hayes Brothers, Inc. Plumbing and Heating 236-38 W. Vermont St. Indianapolis White's Furniture Store! DEALERS IN Furniture, Carpets, Rugs and Stoves 247-249 West Washington St. Cook Stoves at $7.50 Opposite State House POWER BUYERS! On the colored trade, no matter how small larger designs for your money than any the fact that Mme. Walker patronized us sign for Booker T. Washington, is a hair colored people as flower buyers. In 5161 W 4905 DENNISON HOTEL Early The Elite Flats! Available for respectable colored once required. Flat will be class condition. MANAGER DALE! heart of the most beautiful seashore re- modern improvement, superlative in con- sidered patronage. Orchest a daily, gar- ishes. Special attention given to ladies rates for Easter. Cape May, New Jersey Main 5151 New 4905 FORMULATED 1900 66 PORO HAIR GROWER MADE ONLY BY Mrs. A. B. P. Hurubo Malone ST. LOUIS MISSOURI FOR DANDRUFF, FALLING HAIR, ITCHING SCALP, GIVING LIFE BEAUTY, COLOR AND ABUNDANT GROWTH THIS STYLE OF BOX ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1915 PRICE 50 CENTS INSURE IN A HOME COMPANY Empire Health and Accident Insurance Company Home Office 308-313 Majestic Bld., Indianapolis, Ind. Issues an up-to-date Health and Accident Policy on weekly payments. We guarantee this company.—The Freeman. SHUREWHITE The only Skim Whitener on the market actually changes the dark pigment cells in the skin to a lighter shade, and the skin appears wiser, but a scientific compound that renders a decisive change, makes it white, smoothes and free from every uplift, and in one week all of its drug stores, or sent direct from our laboratory. No samples sent. Agents waned. We have changed the formula slightly to "Shure White," making it a better cream. PURITY GUARANTEED QUALITY PARK PRODUCTS PARK FACE CREAM BLEACH A small quantity of this smooth face cream applied before re- tiring will beautify the complexion, soften and whiten the skin. It will allay irritations, and remove freckles and blemishes from face and hands leaving them delicately soft and light in color. It is an excellent massage cream. PARK HIGH BROWN FACE POWDER Will make a fair complexion without unnatural whiteness; PER BOX looks well under all kinds of light; adheres firmly to the skin, thus doing away with constant use of the chamois. Will remove red- ness of the skin after shaving. Applied in small quantities will positively remove all bad PER JAR sweaty colors of the body. Especially adapted for use under the the arm pits. NU-MONE HAY HAIR TONIC A sweet smelling health food for hair and scalp, invigorates and stimulates the roots and is a good remedy for dandruff. Use once a week of this healthy cleansing antiseptic hair tonic will make the hair soft and smooth. 25c 4 Or Bottle 50c PORO HAIR CROWER 3100 Pine St. Dept. A, St. Louis, Mo. POPC HAIR GROWER